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mounted men. He charged and routed the enemy's picket line along the Appomatox, consisting of two companies of infantry and part of a company of cavalry, capturing, killing, and wounding a por- tion of them, and driving the remainder in con- fusion back upon a regiment of cavalry and bat- talion stationed in the rear, and engaged the same day in defending "Redoubts Converse " on the Appomatox against a charge by the enemy cavalry. About May 16, 1864, participated in the defence of the same redoubt against a vigorous assault of two rebel brigades and two batteries of artillery, and under a galling fire from twenty-six pieces of artillery, to learn the strength and position of the enemy, charged with his squadron between the flanks of their cavalry and infan- try brigade, passing to the rear of one brigade and returning to the main body of their command. On the day following he engaged in a skirmish. May 27, 1864, with his squadron at the head of Gen. Hick's division, he made three charges, at close quarters in rapid succession on the Petersburg outposts and engag- ed in the general assault on the enemy's works, which shortly afterwards followed. June 16, 1864, was engaged in the battle of Petersburg and in the assault charged with his squadron into the enemy's works in advance of infantry columns. From this time until Sept. 29, 1864, participated in the siege of Richmond and Petersburg, and was almost constantly under fire. On Sept. 29, with 250 men, he led the assault on the enemy's works on the extreme right of the army of the James, where he was shot down after driving the enemy from their rifle pits and pursuing them to the trenches of their main fortifications. Of his conduct on this occasion, Gen. Butler says, Capt. Robert Dollard acting as field officer and in charge of the skirmish line at New Market inspired his command by his great personal bravery, coolness and ability until he fell severely wounded near the enemy's main line; hereby promoted to Major. Major D. having recovered from his wounds returned to the field in December following, and took command of his regiment, which was still actively engaged in the siege in front of Richmond, and was shortly thereafter recommended for promotion as Lieut .- Col. but on account of the war closing was not com- missioned. The Major was at this time a mere boy in appearance, but twenty-two years of age and probably the youngest officer of his rank in either of the armies of the l'otomac or James, with both which he had served and had literally fought his way from the ranks to the head of his regiment.
Donnelly D. laborer, P. O. Elmwood.
DOUGLASS WM. of the firm of Douglass & Son, emigrated in the year 1862 to Elmwood from Belleville, Canada, and commenced the carriage and wagon business on the site where the Elmwood
foundry and machine shops now stands, and continued until the Fall of 1866. Engaged in the mercantile business in the firm of Douglass & Vansickle, which business he followed until the death of Mr. V. Messrs. Jones and Vandevort purchasing an interest, the firm was changed to Douglass & Co. In the year 1871, Mr. D. disposed of his interest and bought out S. Caldwell, and again entered into his old business of carriage and wagon making as the firm of Douglass & Venn. In the Spring of 1878, W. H. Douglass purchased the Venn interest, since which time the firm is known as Douglass & Son. They make a specialty of fine work, employ eight men and do a business from $10,000 to $12,000 a year. W'm. Douglass was a blacksmith by trade and is the oldest established carriage maker in the town. In 1878 he embarked in the farming implement trade, as the firm of Douglass & Co., Wm H. taking charge of the same. Mr. Douglass is one of the solid reliable business men of Elmwood.
Drummick A. N, gardener. P. O. Elmwood. Duggins 11. J. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Ellinger Hiram, laborer. P. O. Elinwood.
ELLIOTT T. E. hardware, res. Elmwood, of the firm of Elliott & Truey, was born in Mercersburg, Cumberland Co., Pa., on the 31st day of March, 1851. Came to the county in 1856, and engaged to Hepen- stall Bros., as book-keeper, and remained with them until 1879, when he in company with Mr. Tracy pur- chased the hardware interest of Bradshaw & Caldwell. Ewal G. M. D. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
Ewalt W. D. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
FARNUM G. A. residence Elmwood, by pro- fession a harness maker, son of James F. and Laura (Davis) Farnum, who emigrated to this county, Brim- field township, where he was engaged in farming for about four years. Thence moved to Brimfield village and embarked in the mercantile business, where he has remained since. The subject of this sketch was born in Windsor county, Vermont, on the ISth day of May, 1842. Ile married Miss Amelia Hannam, daughter of Chas. E. Hannam, natives of England ; was born in Sommerton, Somersetshire, England, January 20, 1850. The fruit of this marriage two children - Chas. G., born December 2, 1874; Grace Atta, born Decem- ber 22, 1877. Member of the I. O. O. F., Lodge No- 122, and the subordinate order of Encampment. Fitzgeralds John, laborer, P. O. Elmwood.
FORBES WILLIAM, merchant, residence Elmwood, son of William and Susan Forbes. They were natives of Ireland. Emigrated to the United States in 1828, and located in Canada for a short time, from there to New Jersey. where they remained six years. Thence to Philadelphia one year, when they came to Peoria county, where they remained one year ; then removed to Logan township, where his father died, August 31, 1875, at the age of eighty four years. The
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subject of this sketch was born in Logan township, on the 14th of November, 1538 ; where he was reared on a farm, and attended the common school. Married Miss Maggie J., daughter of Jacob Swickard She was born in Richmond, Jefferson county, Ohio, November 7. 1814. There was three children, one of which is still living, Wm. J., born May 9, 1668. Members of the Methodist Church. Hlas held several local offices of trust, Enlisted in the 11th Ill. Cav., Co. Il. After leaving the army engaged in farming and continued until the Fall of 1570; then clerked in Woodford county until the Fall of 1575 ; then came to Elmwood and clerked for J. D. Stewart until 1579 ; then entered into partnership with Mr. Prescott, as the firm of l'res- cott & Forbes.
Foster John, drayman, P. O. Elmwood. Foster S. W. carpenter. P. O. Elinwood. Frye Angelin J. P. O. Elmwood.
FRY JACOB, merchant tailor, residence Elm- wood, was born in Switzerland in 1833. Came to In- diana in 1857. Commenced his apprenticeship when he was fifteen years of age, which trade he has followed since. In 1865 came to Elmwood. In 1861 married Miss Angelina Jay. She was born in Indiana, in 1836. The fruit of this marriage is four children - Mary E., Obun E., Viola M., Cruby J. Enlisted in the Sth In- diana (three months service) ; was in West Virginia.
GABRIEL ERNST, jeweler, and residence Elmwood, was born in Saxon, Germany, in 1844 (father and mother still living in Germany). Emigrated to the United States in 1869, and to Elmwood in 1876. Was married in 1872 to Miss Ida Harberman. She was born in Erfurt, Prussia. The fruit of this marriage is two children - Emil and Ida, Mr. G. learned his trade in Germany while young. Is a first-class workman, and prepared to do all kinds of work. Ile has a fine stock of clocks, watches, jewelry, etc.
GARBER M. shoemaker, residence Elmwood, son of Daniel and Matikla Garber, of Ohio, was born in Richland county. Ohio, on the 18th day of April, 1853 ; reared to the trade, and received a primitive education in his native county. In 1876 married Miss Ida Brenttinger, daughter of George Breattinger, of Ohio. She was born in the same county October 19. 1356. Two children blessed this union, one boy and girl, Harry, born Nov. 8, 1876, Leone, horn March 21, 1878. Mr. G. is a member of the 1. O. O. F., Belleville Lodge, O., No. 306.
Galz Gro, shormaker, P. O. Hun od 41bb. 1 .. W merchant, P. D. 1.Hw od. tilll John, Jalurer, 1. 0. I.In wood.
lilla Jobb, farmer, 1 0 2.0wood
GOUDY J. W. insurance agent, Elmwood.
Graham ( F farmer, P. O) Elinwood.
GRAILAM J, Il, farmer, P. O.Elmwood, was born in Highland county, O., August 19, 1527 ; is a son of Robert and Elizabeth Graham. flis father was a
native of county Down, Ireland, and his mother of Pennsylvania. They had thirteen children, four sons and nine daughters. The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, reared on a farm, and attended the dis- tr ct schools. In 1548 came to Peoria county, and did his first work for Thos. Hurff, in the neighborhood of his present home. He then worked for E. F Smith, who lived on the place that Mr. Graham now owns and occupies. lle was married on the 22d day of Novem- ber, 1550, to Miss Sarah Jane, daughter of John and Delilah Ruse, of Highland county. O. By this mar- riage he has had eleven children, nine sons and two daughters. After marriage he rented two years, and saved money enough to buy forty acres of land; im- proved and added to it, making a hundred and fifty acres ; sold to a good advantage, and in fourteen years after he worked for Mr. Smith, he came back and bought his farm, paying $18,000 for the same, the most of it cash down, and the balance in two years. Mr. G. and family are highly esteemed in the community in which they live.
Graham S. s. retired farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
GRAHAM WILLIAM, farmer, Sec. 22, P. O. Elmwood, was born in Peoria county and was reared on a farm until he was nineteen years old, when he en- listed July 28, 1862, in the 86th I. V. 1., Co. I' ; left Peoria September 7, and on the 5th day of October, 1^62, participated in the battle of Perryville. Ky., where he received two wounds, one in the left arm and one in the left breast ; was sent to the hospital at Louisville. Ky. : January 26, 1863, again joined his regiment, and participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Chatta- nooga, Missionary Ridge, Tunnel Hill, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Rome, Dallas, and Kenesaw Mountain. On the 27th day of June, 1804, was wounded in the right arm, from which he received his discharge ; was mus- tered out at Mound City. INl., February 15. 1505. Married Miss Mariah Shepard, of Logan township. Is at present engaged in farming ; has a beautiful farm and comfortable home.
Grigg Jas. farmer, l' O. Elinwood. iner Mrs. l' | F.In winnt.
Grove John V. mason, P. O. Elmwood.
HARKNESS .A. W. insurance agent and auc. lioneer, res, Elmwood. Was born in Hampshire coun- ty. Mass .. on the 3rd day of January. 1814 . when three years old went with his parents to Tioga county, l'a., where he was reared on a farm and was educated in the district schools. Married Miss Emeline turtis, who was born in Massachusetts and died in l'coria county, May 25, 1879 They had two boys and three guls, all of which lived to be men and women, viz - Sarah J., now Mes. S. D. W. Green, of Monmouth, ill., Mary E., now Mrs. K. H. Reyes, of Washington coun- ty, 111., Marcus O., of l'coria, Augusta B., now Mn. W. W. Hurd, of Monica, ill., Holland 11., Washington
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county, Ill. In 1840 Mr. H. took the census of Peoria county, and held several local offices.
Harkness E. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
Harkness Henry, farmer, P. O. Elin wood.
HARKNESS HENRY S. farmer, Sec. 32, P. O. Elmwood. Was born in this county on the 21st day of January, 1832, the first white person born in Tri- voli township. Married Miss Sarah Parker. She was born in New Jersey in 1832. Two children blessed this union, Hattie and Charlie. Has 100 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $5,000. Mr. Hark- ness has lived here since the township was in its in- fancy, and has seen its development.
HARPER SAMUEL A. farmer, Sec. 10, P. O. Elmwood ; son of Alexander and Jane Ilarper ; fath- er a native of Virginia, mother of Ohio, They removed to this State in 1856, and located near Oak Hill, this county, where his father died in 1858. The subject of this sketch was born in Allen county, Ohio, on the 16th day of May, 1840 ; was educated in the common school; when nineteen years of age commenced teaching, and in April, 1861, enlisted in the 17th Ohio Infantry, Co. A, (in three months' service) ; mustered in at Lancas- ter, Ohio; from there went to West Virginia and served under Gen. Rosencrantz ; at the close of the term was mustered out at Zanesville, Ohio ; soon after enlisted the 61st Ohio, and served on staff as regimental band, and remained about ten months; at Columbus rein- listed in the 52nd Infantry, then being organized ; was mustered in at Camp Denison ; was in several engage- ments; was at the battles of Perryville, Stone River, Chicamauga, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek ; at the battle of Jones- boro was wounded by a musket ball in the right leg ; also with Sherman on the march to the sea, and Grand Review. Married Miss Mary E. Walton, who was born in this township, November 7, 1847. The fruit of this marriage is four children, three boys and one girl.
HENRY S. R. grocer, Elmwood.
Hepmstart J. miller, contractor and builder, P. O. Etm wood. Higgins B. P. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Houtman Augustus, farmer, P. O. Elinwood.
HOFFMAN JJ. retired, farmer, Elmwood.
Hoffman W. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Holenburg Peter, laborer, P. O. Elmwood. Holliday Wm. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Holz Wm. miller, P. O. Elmwood. Hopklus Pitt, speculator, P. O. Elmwood. Horenden Geo. Tarmer, P. O. Trivoll. Horner Jas. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Horner J. T. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
HOUCK WILLIAM JJ. hotel keeper, res. Elmwood. Mr. H. is the proprietor of the Leota House. The hotel is the first place of interest to the traveler or stranger upon entering the town, and often- times a good or bad impression is formed, as the case may be, according to the character and extent of its hotel accommodations. This house is comfortably furnished, and from base to attic the appointments are
strictly first-class. But better than spacious halls and fine appointments are the homelike menu and surround- ings of the establishment. The guests not only find good beds and board, but also the kindest attention. The Leota House is a favorite resort for the traveling public.
Itulbert Mrs. millinery, P. O. Elmwood.
Humphrey W. J. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
Hunt O. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
Hurff D. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
Hurff E. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
HURFF ISAAC, nurseryman and gardener, P. O. Elmwood, son of Isaac and Ann (Jaggard) Hurff, was born in Gloucester county, N. J., on the Ist day of Sept., 1835 ; was reared on a farm and educated in his native township. Emigrated to Peoria county in the Spring of 1856. Enlisted in the 8th Mo. Vol. Infantry in 1861. Mustered in at St. Louis; thence to Padu- cah, Ky .; thence to Forts Ileiman and Henry, where they fought and captured 4,000 rebel prisoners ; thence to Pittsburgh Landing participating in that battle; thence to the Russell House ; he was at the evacuation of Corinth, and was soon after discharged, from failing health. Enlisted as a private but was commissioned second lieutenant before leaving St. Louis. Returned to Elmwood and stayed one year ; then went to his native State and married Miss Elizabeth Linch, born in Salem county, N. J., in 1836. They have had four children, two of whom are living. In the year 1876, Mr. H. took a trip to Philadelphia with his family, to attend the Exposition.
Hurff Thos. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Hurbert James T. carpenter, P. O. Elmwood.
IRA JAMES C. dentist, res. Elmwood, was born October 16, 1845, in Washington county, Pa. Son of George and Mary Ira, now living in Pennsyl- vania. Was married July 20, 1871, to Lucy, daughter of Wm. and Lucy Gleason, of Indianapolis, Ind. Had one child which died in infancy. He enlisted in the army, August 20, 1862, and served until the close of the war ; was discharged July 19, 1865. Serving in the Army of the Potomac, and participated in all the bat- tles of that army up to the Gettysburg, where he was severely wounded, which incapacitated him for active service, being on detatched duty in Washington, D. C. He obtained a position at the Washington Theater, which he held up to the assassination of l'resident Lincoln. On the evening of the assassination his duties not requiring his presence, in company with a friend, he visited Ford's Theater, and after spending a few moments, then passed out, meeting J. Wilkes Booth on the street, the three stepped into a refreshment saloon at the west door of the theater, after taking a cigar (Booth taking brandy,) they parted and went home to be astonished by the announcement early in the morn- ing of the assassination. After the war studied dentistry ; went to Omaha, where he remained a while.
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Locating in Elmwood in May, 1676. Has acquired a large practice.
Irwin W S. carpenter, 1'. O. E.linwood.
.JAY N. D. retired merchant, res. Elmwood, son of Robert and Elizabeth (Coats) Jay, natives of Penn- sylvania. They removed in 1832 to Richland county, Ohio, and five years later to Lawrence, now Richland county. Ills., and was there at the organization of the county. The subject of this sketch was born in Tioga county, Pa., March 22. 1818, and attended the district school, sometimes going as far as two miles. He came to Elmwood, bought property and built in 1855. Hle married Elizabeth Fitch, in Crawford county, l'a .. who was a native of Kentucky. She died in 1853. leaving two children, Robert B. and Wallace S. Robt. B. died in 1854. lle married Ann 1. Maxwell, born in Cecil county, Md., in February, 1832. They have five children - Frederick D., Walter M., Chas. P., Dora M., Annie E. Mr. Jay was a Methodist for forty years. lle is now a minister of the l'resbyterian. Mr. Jay held several local offices in Richland county, was justice of the peace for eight years; in 1876 was elected to the Legislature from this district, receiving a very large vote. Hle has done much to build up the town. Al- though coming to the State with only thirty-seven and one-half cents in his pocket, has accumulated a fine property.
JOHNSON AUGUSTUS, furniture dealer, res. Elmwood, was born in Sweden, in 1852, and emi- grated to the United States in 187t, and located in Brimfield township. From there he went to Stark county, where he remained a short time then returned to Brimfield, and embarked in the furniture business on his own account and making it a success. Some time later moved to Elmwood, where he is prosecuting the same business, and by close application to business and fair dealing is building up a fine trade. Was mar- ried in West Jersey, Stark county, 111 .. , to Miss Elizabeth Swenk, a native of Stark county. By this marriage there is one child - Leo D., born April 19, 1879.
JOHNSON HI. R. furniture dealer, tes. Elm- wood, son of Moses C. and Martha ( Round-) Johnson, who came to this county in 1848, where the subject of this sketch was born on the 4th day of May, 1852. Married Miss Anna B., daughter of Kev. R. N. More, of Marshall county, Hhnot .. She was born in Wood- ford county, Ills., February 26, 1854. Have two chil- dren, C. M. and G. R. Mr. Johnson commenced his present business in 1577 , has by chose application to business worked up an enviable trade ; carries a stock of $2,000 and has an annual trade of $7,000. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Congregational t hurch of Brimheld.
JONES W. W. merchant, Abingdon, I.
Karney Ld. laborer, l' 0. 1.lawood.
Keen Thomas, carpenter, P. O. Elmwood. Kelly John, laborer, P. O Elmwood.
KELLOGG WM. Il. second son of Edward and Jane Hall Kellogg, who had a family of three sons and three daughters, was born in Berkshire county, Mass .. July 31. 1830. lle came with his parents to Elmwood, Peoria county, Ill. in 1837, and was raised on a farm in section 9-4. in Elmwood town- ship, receiving his education at the common schools. except about one year spent at Galesburg Academy. On quitting school he went to California, in 1849, and after the varied fortunes of four years, returned home in 1853, and in March, 1854, commenced mercantile business in the town of Elmwood, and continued the same till January, 1559. In the meantime, November 27, 1856, he was married to Miss Lavinia, daughter of A. C. anf Aurelia Bartholomew, of Elmwood, by whom he has one son and three daughters, all living In June, 1859, Mr. Kellogg began in the grain and produce shipping at Elmwood station, handling grain very extensively and doing a prosperous and successful business, which he continued till 1565, when he went to Memphis, Tenn., and purchased mills, which he operated three years, and still owns. In 1865 he re- turned to Elmwood, and in 1870, re-engaged in his former business of handling grain. Mr. Kellogg is an active, energetic business man, and has accumulated a comfortable competence. In politics he has always been a Republican. In the memorable campaign of 1872, he warmly espoused the Liberal cause, and did all he could to secure the election of that most eminent Ke- publican, llorace Greeley. He has never sought office, although he has been a member of the town council several years. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg are among the most highly respected people of the community in which they live, and take an active interest in all movements and enterprises tending to advance the moral and social welfare of the place.
KEMP DAVID, retired farmer, Elmwood.
Kenbelly. l'at farmer, l' O. Elmwood. Keough Win. laborer, 1. 0. Elmwood.
KERR GRO. NEWELL, farmer, Sec. 25. P. O. Elmwood, was born in Madison county, Ohio, on the 10th day of March, 1540; was the son of Samuel N. and Wetha Kerr, of Ohio. Married Miss Susan M. Graham ; she was born on the 23rd day of April. 1835. The fruit of this marriage is five children Aletha F .. , born February 4, 1565; Lewis G., born January 13. ISto; Josie I), born January 17, 1868 ; Susan M .. born October to, 1870, and died July 20, 1971, l'eter B., born August 23. 1573. llas too acres of land under good cultivation ; valued at $10.000. Mr. Kerr had three brothers in the Union army.
Kershan James, farmer, DO Fimwin
RIGHTTINGER (. 11. dealer in stock, les.
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Elmwood, was born in Crawford county, Pa., May 10, 1832; came to this county in 1835. Married Miss Deliska, daughter of H. B. Slayton; was born in Chautauqua county, N. Y., in 1843. Two children, Nettie and Edith. In June 1861, he enlisted in the 8th Missouri Infantry, Company G., and served three years. Was in the engagement of Fort Donaldson ; then went by river to Vicksburg, and up the Yazoo, where they were in a four days fight; thence to Arkan- sas Post, where they captured 7,000 prisoners : thence to Young's Point, opposite Vicksburg, and were em- ployed on the canal, where they planted mortars and shelled Vicksburg for two weeks; thence down the river to Hurd, crossed the river and went to Vicks- burg, and participated in the siege and capture ; thence to Knoxville and relieved Burnside; thence to Memphis where they encamped for the Winter. From there, went to Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Dallas, Resaca, Big Shanty, Ga. Their time having expired, were sent to St. Louis, and were mustered out, and arrived home on the Sth of July, 1863. He afterwards went in as a substitute, and was assigned to the 11th I, V. I .; was in several engagements.
Lapsley Thos. farmer, P. O. Trivoli.
LAWRENCE E. M. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Son of Geo. P. and Phœbe M. (Butler) Lawrence, na- tives of Coshocton county, O., who immigrated to Peo- ria county and located on the section where the subject of this sketch now resides, and where they lived until their death. Mr. Lawrence was born in Coshocton county, O., on Jan. 1, 1836 ; was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. Married Miss Emma J., daughter of John Green, who was born in same county, Feb. 24, 1842. The fruit of this marriage was four girls and one son. Ilas 159 acres of land, 130 acres under good cultivation and well supplied with fruit ; valued at $8,000. Hlas an orchard of 18 acres. Members of the United Brethren.
Layden John, laborer, P. O. Elmwood.
LEE JAMES, grain and stock dealer, res. Eln- wood, is the son of John and Ann (Pollitt) Lee, natives of England, Was born in Lancashire, Eng., April I, 1832, and educated in his native country. Came to the U. S. in 1854, landing in Philadelphia, Penn, Re- mained there six months and then came to Elmwood, Peoria county. Married Miss Susannah, daughter of Richard and Margaret Morris, born in Wales in 1832. They had three children, two living : Margaret A., now Mrs. S. M. Goddard, born May 14, 1855 ; Mary E., born March 6, 1865. In 1856 Mr. Lee embarked in the coal business, on lands owned by John W. Conklin, and later of Thomas Hurff and of W. J. Phelps, aud furnished coal to mills and to the country around in large quantities. In 1867, took into co-partnership W. J. Phelps and son, forming the firm of James Lee &
Co., and sank the first shaft in the county, This was the origin of the Elmwood Coal Co., now the most in- portant coal works in Peoria county. Mr. Lee sank all the shafts in this region, and had the superintendency of them till the 22d of Feb., 1872. He sold out his in- terest to W. J. & W. E. Phelps, May 1, 1870, they pur- chasing on condition that he would take charge of the business, which he did up to Feb. 22, 1872. James Lee & Co. also carried on the business of making pressed brick with the Gard machine, worked by steam power and making from 18,000 to 25,000 per day. In 1872, March 4, he went into the grocery business, con- tinuing it successfully until Jan. 1, 1875, when he en- gaged in the grain and stock trade. Has the only ele- vator in the town, which has a capacity of 60,000 bushels ; handles about 200 car loads of stock yearly, and owns a homestead valued at $3,000 and a farm in Knox county valued at $5,000; value of elevator, $8,000. He is president of the town board, has been trustee for several terms, and is also trustee of schools. Leet Samuel L. farmer, P. O. Elmwood.
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