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While residing in Wisconsin, Mr. Meier was married to Miss Augusta Stranze, on January 31, 1850, four children resulting from this union. While a student at college. Mr. Meier took a course in civil engineering, the knowledge standing him in good stead in the early settlement of Kansas. He is an excellent draughtsman, a good penman, and though 81 years of age he appears twenty years younger. IIis kindness of heart, and genial manner make a favorable impres- sion on all with whom he comes in contact.
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ED. MANN
Was born on March 2, 1870, in Jefferson county, Kansas. Came to Wabaunsee county in 1881, living on a farm near Eskridge until 1895, when he came to Alna. When the President's call for volunteers was issued Ed went forth to battle for his country, enlisting in Co. G, of the 21st Kansas. Fought the hardest battle of his life in the malarial atmosphere in the military camp at Chickamauga, emerging from the conflict unscathed.
Mr. Mann is an expert jeweler; is always busy, and is ever earnest in his desire to please his patrons.
T. J. PERRY
Was born in North Carolina, April 20, 1868, his parents coming the following year to Kansas, locating in Chase county. 'Since his 19th year Mr. Perry has been identified with the work of teaching, first in Chase county, and since 1896 in Wabaunsee county. Was mar- ried August 25, 1892, to Miss Parthena Harrison, of Emporia, four children being born to this union. A thorough course of instruction in our excellent system of common schools has been supplemented by a business college course and at the State Normal school at Emporia. Mr. Perry is also taking correspondence work from Chicago University and Zanerial Art College, of Columbus, Ohio.
In November, 1900, Mr. Perry was elected to the office of superin- tendent of schools for Wabaunsee county, which position he now holds. He is active and earnest in educational work, and is up-to-date in all that pertains to his chosen profession.
JOSEPH LaFONTAINE
Was born in Luxemburg, Belgium, on October 20, 1841, coming to America in 1857, locating in Brown county, Ohio, where, on October 23, 1862, he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Jacquet, three children, two sons and a daughter being born to this union. In 1877, Mr. LaFontaine came to Kansas-on the farm formerly owned by Dr. E. B. Allen, former secretary of state. Though never aspiring to office, Mr. LaFontaine has been twice elected trustee and for seven terms was elected to the office of treasurer of his home township- Wabaunsee.
Was elected treasurer of Wabaunsee county in 1899 and is the present incumbent in one of the most important offices in the gift of the people. Is a capable and efficient officer and enjoys in a high degree the confidence of his constituents.
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GOTTLIEB NOLLER
Was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, March 20, 1856, coming to America in 1881. The following year was married to Miss Theresa Rebholz, of Cleveland, Ohio, to whom three sons were born. While in the Fatherland Mr. Noller served three years in the German army, being a corporal in the 29th Wurtemburg Artillery. Came to Kansas in 1884 and engaged in farming until 1897, when he took charge of the Hotel Paxico. After four years of success in the hotel business here Mr. Noller bought the Denver House at McFarland, where he is now running one of the best hotels in the conuty on up-to-date principles. Besides the hotel Mr. Noller owns 340 acres of good farming land. He is popular with the traveling public, with whom he has established a good reputation as a landlord.
H. B. CHANNELL
Was born in Dodge county, Wisconsin, on November 15, 1848, com- ing with his parents to Kansas in 1857, when but nine years of age. the family locating in Nehama county. In 1890, Mr. Channell came to this county, settling on a good farm in Rock Creek township, where he now resides. On New Years day, 1869, was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Armstrong, of America City. Nemaha county. Three sons and two daughters, with their parents constitute the family in the Channell home. Besides farming Mr. Channell has followed the busi- ness of auctioneer since 1884. Is hail fellow, well met with the boys, and possesses the faculty of getting the full value of any property placed on sale in his hands-a fact proven by his constantly increasing patronage.
EDWARD A. KILIAN
Was born September 1. 1828, at Giessen. Grand Duchy of Hesse, Germany. Educated in public schools, Real and Polytechnic school, Darmstadt, and Normal school, at Friedburg. Came to the United States in consequence of participation in the Revolution of 1848, arriv- ing in New York October 12, 1849. Taught school in Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. In 1876-79 was assistant in the Museum of the Society of Natural Science, in Buffalo, N. Y. Came to Kansas in August, 1879, since which time he has resided in Alma. Was principal of the Alma schools three years and of the German-English Academy at Leavenworth one year. In 1884-85 did journalistic work on the Leav- enworth Freie Presse. Enlisted June 14, 1861, in the 1st Missouri
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Light Artillery. Participated in the capture of Camp Jackson, in action at Booneville, Dug Spring, and Wilson's Creek, where he received severe wound in right arm. Discharged November 16, 1861, on account of wounds. In November, 1862, enlisted in Co. A, 17th Missouri Infantry: promoted to sergeant-major, and adjutant. Par- ticipated in Vicksburg and Atlanta campaigns. Discharged Septem- ber 24, 1864.
Mr. Kilian has one of the best libraries in the county; is well versed in conchology and takes an active interest in historical and archaeological research. Has contributed quite a number of valued contributions to the magazines and literary journals-many of which have been highly appreciated by the reading public.
MARK SAGE
Was born in Somerset Shire, England, on April 28, 1836, came to Onondaga county, New York, in 1850, and to Dover, Kansas, in July, 1857. In 1863, freighted across the plains for the government with an ox team, hauling corn. In 1864 he built the stone house at the head of Mill creek on the Council Grove road, known as Copp's station. This was on the line of the Topeka and Council Grove mail route. The mail was carried in a canvas covered hack drawn by two horses, changing drivers and horses at the old station. John Copp had charge of the station several years until the mail route was discontinued, when he moved to Paxico. Mark has probably built more bridges and stone houses in Wabaunsee county than any other one man. Though not far from the three score and ten mark he is as stout as an ox and one of the most obliging men in the county. When he learned inci- dentally that we wanted the photo of the ugliest man in the county he sent his own as quick as he could get it in the mail. But we must admit that his is the handsomest picture for an ugly man to sit for we ever saw. While going through the world Mark believes in looking on the bright side and but few men can scatter more sunshine along life's pathway than Mark Sage.
NOTE. In February, 1868, a tragedy was enacted at the old Copp station that has no parallel in the history of Wabaunsee county. The station was dismantled then and the bare walls were anything but inviting. But while moving from Alma in March a nephew of W. H. Morrison's was prompted to take a look at the old station. In the deserted stable he was horrified to find the body of a man apparently dead for several weeks. Dr. Brasche was coroner then, John Pinker- ton, sheriff, and Mr. W. H. Lyons, his deputy. Dr. Brasche held an inquest, Mr. Lyons securing the jury. The man's skull had been frac- tured in three places by blows from a heavy cattle-whip, Dr. Brasche giving it as his opinion that either one would have caused death. The mark of a heavy money belt was plainly visible about the body and the
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man's pants were covered with white horse-hairs. About six weeks before two men had stopped at Mr. Sebring's, on Mill creek, stating that they were on their way to Texas to buy cattle. One of the men was riding a white horse. The next night a man leading a white horse stopped at Gideon Banghman's, on Elm creek. Mr. W. A. D00- little was boarding at Baughman's, teaching school in the old log school house in the Sanner district (No. 13). Mr. Lyons buried the man just outside of the old stable. The weather was very cold and the man had wrapped about his feet pieces of an Atchison paper. In December, 1895, while in charge of the Taylor dry goods assignment Mr. Lyons was approached by a cattleman from Texas, who inquired if the dead body of a man had been found at Copp's station in 1868. On Mr. Lyons stating that he had buried the man murdered, the cattleman stated that in October a man had been hung in Texas for stealing cattle and on the scaffold had confessed to the murder of his employer at Copp's station in 1868. The ruins of the old station are plainly visible from the car window at the head of the Copp branch of Mill creek, two miles northwest of Eskridge. No inquiries were ever received of the young man who had left home with bright prospects before him-of making a fortune in the cattle business.
ANDREW BELL.
Robert Bell was a gardener and botanist of Dumfries Shire, Scot- land, and Mrs. Bell was raised in one of the romantic glens of the highlands of Perth Shire. Mr. Bell, Sr. and wife came to America in 1849, settling in New York, and five years later came to Wisconsin, and to Kansas in 1878, where, ten years later, Mr. Bell, Sr. died, on July 24th. Mrs. Robert Bell then lived with her son till her death on February 6, 1899, when she died at the advanced age of 100 years.
Andrew, the only son, removed with his parents to Wisconsin when five years of age.
He was raised on the farm, receiving a common school education, supplemented by one term at an academy. When not engaged in farming worked at carpentry and blacksmithing. When of age he went to the Wisconsin pineries where he learned saw-milling and much about machinery. Came to Kansas in February, 1877, and in September was married to Miss Rebeka Heberlein. To this happy union four children were born, three of whom are now living. The two daughters, Lulu and Bertha, 20 and 17 years of age, respectively, are graduates of the St. Marys High School, and the son, Andrew, while but ten years of age, promises to be an expert mechanic, know- ing more about the steam engine than the average person at sixty.
With the exception of two years in the grocery business at St. Marys and a short time in Flagstaff, Arizona, Mr. Bell has lived on his farm ever since coming to Kansas.
Mr. Bell runs his farm on up-to-date principles. Does mixed farm- ing and has a large irrigating pump for use in dry seasons. He also
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runs a large steam thresher and his shop is a model of convenience, being supplied with all kinds of blacksmith and carpenter's tools, lathe, and gasoline engine, enabling him to do all his machine repair- ing. From a financial standpoint Mr. Bell has made farming a suc- cess, having accumulated about $20,000 as the result of industry and good management.
Has been elected four times trustee of Kaw township and is now serving the people as county commissioner, receiving, practically, the unanimous vote of his home township (Kaw), a deserved endorsement of one of our best and most popular citizens.
RUDOLPH ARNDT
Was born on April 21, 1829, at Koenigsburg, Prussia, coming to America and to Kansas in September, 1860, locating on the farm where he has since made his home. For years the Templin settlement was on the border in its truest sense. It was but a few miles to the Kaw reserve and that tribe being engaged in constant warfare with the Pawnees, Cheyennes, and Arapahoes the settlers lived in a state of apprehension by reason of possible raids from either the Kaws or the more hostile and aggressive tribes of the plains. The old stone fort (see page 113) was built in anticipation of one of these possible raids. Inasmuch as a war party of Cheyennes appeared in sight of Council Grove as late as 1868 it will be readily seen that the fears of the set- tlers about Templin were not entirely groundless. During the sum- mer of that year while Mr. Adolph Zeckser was on a visit with friends at Templin he was surprised to find the Arndt home deserted. The doors were wide open but nobody at home. Nobody at home at Fet- tings. But going to the Wolgast home the mystery was explained. The settlers had gathered together for protection from an expected raid. The men were all moulding bullets and the women were there to assist in case they could be of service. The old stone fort was still standing and here the settlers repaired when night came. The storm blew over but the Kaws at the Grove didn't get off without a fight. At the Grove, too, the women and children were hustled into the Mission building for protection. Three years later the smallpox left a trail of death in the Templin settlement, invading among other homes that of Mr. Arndt.
In the years gone by Rudolph's influence was always sought in the heat of political campaigns. Though neveriseeking office himself he was always ready to lend a helping hand to his friends. He is a man of influence with his neighbors, warm-hearted by nature and is ever anxious to welcome a friend beneath his hospitable roof.
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S. E. HULL
Was born in Marion county, Ohio, on February 4, 1842. Was united in marriage to Miss Pheribee Martin, on December 27, 1866. Came to Kansas in the fall of 1877, locating on the farm he now owns, near Eskridge. On May 9, 1861, enlisted as a musician in Co. C, 26th Ohio Infantry, re-enlisting in January, 1864. Participated in engage- ments at Shiloh, Stone River. Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, At- lanta, Franklin, and thence to Texas, where he was mustered out at Victoria, in October, 1865, having served 4 years, 6 months, and 7 days. Mr. Hull was nine times elected trustee of Wilmington township and served the people two years as sheriff, showing himself to be a capable and efficient officer, having, during his term, been put to the most rigid tests by some of the slickest prisoners ever confined in the Alma jail. As a band leader he has few equals and no superior-the Alma Volun- teer band furnishing an excellent example of what can be accom- plished by skill, untiring energy, and persistent application. In June, 1901, Mr. Hull took charge of the New Commercial House in Alma and by his tact, good judgment, and genial manner has made his hotel one of the popular stopping places on the line of the Rock Island.
MICHAEL McWILLIAMS
Was born in County Derry, Ireland, on March 5, 1829, coming to America in May, 1854, and to Kansas in 1868, locating on the farm where he now resides. Was married February 22, 1876, to Miss Maria McDonald, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, at St. Marys, Kansas, three sons and a daughter coming to bless a pleasant home.
Besides "Pete and Henry"-Reding and Ronneau, Mr. McWil- liams was the first white settler in what is now Kaw township. But he had plenty of neighbors-all Pottawatomies. Mr. McWilliams was for years one of the most influential men of Kaw township and though 73 years of age hasn't lost his interest in matters pertaining to the welfare of the people. Looks twenty years younger than is shown by the family record and is as spry as a man of fifty.
FREDERICK L. RAYMOND
Was born August 11, 1851, on a farm at Westboro, Worcester county, Massachusetts. After attending the town schools and the high school, he spent two years at Wesleyan Academy, at Wilbraham, Mass. After being employed two years in a wholesale canned goods
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house in Boston came West and settled eleven miles northeast of Colorado Springs to try his luck with sheep. As the western terminus of the Santa Fe Railway at that time was at Granada (the west line of Kansas) and there was a stage ride of about 150 miles to Colorado Springs that made the country rather new to a New England boy the romance soon wore off. Having a chance to close out he drifted to Kansas, arriving at Wamego, May 31, 1874, and the next day drove down through the Mill creek valley, and soon located in Maple Hill township, where he has since resided. On the building of the Rock Island through the farm Mr. Raymond was instrumental in securing a flag station and postoffice that was named Vera. Mr. Raymond was elected county commissioner in 1880, and representative in the state legislature in 1884. Was a capable and popular official. Is happily married, has an interesting family, owns one of the best farms in the Mill creek valley, and in an enviable degree enjoys the esteem and confidence of his fellows.
FRANZ SCHMIDT
Was born in Bayern, Germany, on January 27, 1824. Was married in May, 1850, to Miss Lidwina Eschay. Came to America in 1855, stop- ping for awhile at Covington, Kentucky, coming in the spring to Kansas, locating in the Mill creek valley just west of Alma. This was a new country then, game being plentiful everywhere-plenty of turkeys in the timber and the deer were so tame that they could fre- quently be seen feeding with the cattle. Mr. Schmidt has always been a generous contributor to the Catholic church, of which he has been a life-long and consistent member. Was made an honorary mem- ber of the Liederkranz in recognition of generous concessions to the society, their handsome grounds being located on his holdings near the City of Alma. Mr. Schmidt owns a fine farm of 640 acres adjoining the townsite of Alma and his residence is one of the many handsome stone buildings for which Alma is noted.
ROBERT FIX
Was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1837, coming with his father, Michael Fix, to the farm, near Volland, in the fall of 1856. Enlisted July 1, 1861, in Co. D, 20th Indiana Infantry and re- enlisted July 12, 1865. in Co. K, the 7th, 14th, and 19th having been consolidated. Was sent to Fort Hatteras, but returned to Fortress Monroe in time to witness the engagement between the Monitor and the Merrimac. The regiment was encamped at Newport News, within 300 yards of where the Congress was burned and sunk and but
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half a mile from where the Cumberland went down. Participated in the seven days fight, the campaign closing with the battle of Malvern Hill.
In 1865, Mr. Fix was married, in Indiana, to Miss Rebecca Larch. Besides the father and mother, eight handsome daughters compose the Fix family (see illustration); named from left to right, as follows: Mrs. Mamie Brasche, Mrs. Alice Cromer, Mrs. Lida Horne, Misses Pearl, Laura, Emma, Mabel, and Clara.
Mr. Fix owns a fine farm of 1,000 acres near Volland, besides much other property in Alma and Alta Vista, one of the handsomest coun- try homes in the county (see illustration). Has served the people two years as county commissioner, making one of our county's most popu- lar officials. His library is well supplied with the works of the best authors, as well as current literature of the day, enabling Mr. Fix to keep well posted on the issues before the people.
MARTIN MUCKENTHALER
Was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, on January 2, 1825. In March, 1853, was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Eha. Left for America on March 4, 1854-was 52 days on the water. Located in Minnesota, where he lived fifteen years, thirty miles south of St. Paul. Came to Kansas in 1859, settling on the Pottawatomie reserve, that had a short time before been thrown open to settlement. To Mr. and Mrs. Muckenthaler were born fourteen children, eight of whom are still living. Mrs. Muckenthaler died November 13, 1890, since which time Mr. Muckenthaler has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Hesse.
Those who know Mr. Muckenthaler best will readily recognize in his portrait the kindly face of one of Wabaunsee county's best and leading citizens. Devout and consistent as a Christian, honorable and conscientious as a man, an obliging neighbor and a loving father, Mr. Muckenthaler occupies a warm place in the hearts of the people.
ALBERT FRANCIS THAYER
Was born in Boston, Massachusetts, September 4, 1840. His mother dying when he was but nine months old he was adopted by an uncle. Attended the public schools in Boston, graduating from the Dwight school at the age of fifteen and enrolled as a pupil of the English high school, but his brother induced him to accept a position in his grocery store, where he remained three year's. Was manager and collector for the Equitable Safety Insurance Co. until 1862, when
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he enlisted as a private in Co. E, 44th Mass. Volunteers. Was after- wards promoted to he 2nd sergeant. As a mark of appreciation the Insurance Co. presented him with $300, coupled with the promise of his old position at the close of his enlistment-nine months. The promise was fulfilled to the letter and Mr. Thayer retained his posi- tion until by reason of severe marine losses the company was compelled to suspend business. After filling various positions of trust, among others that of secretary and treasurer of the Huron Copper Mining Co .; secretary of the Alabama & Chattanooga R. R. Co. (which com- pany built the road from Chattanooga, Tenn., to New Orleans, La.); treasurer of the Boston Water Power Co., Mr. Thayer came to Kansas -first, on a visit that revealed the beauties of our state and created the desire to own a home in Kansas. The purchase of the fine farm of 320 acres in Maple Hill township was the result of that visit of Mr. and Mrs. Thayer to his wife's sister, Mrs. W. S. Crouch, of Maple Hill. Mr. Thayer moved with his family, in December, 1874, but after sev- eral years on the farm accepted a position with his old employers (at their urgent request) to take charge of the construction of 40 miles of the Fort Scott & Wichita R. R .- building, ironing, and equipping the road from Ft. Scott to Iola in less than 3 months. While on a visit to Boston was offered and accepted the position of private secretary to Hon. Thos. Nickerson, former president of the Santa Fe R. R., but at that time engaged in building the Atlantic and Pacific, the Sonora, Southern California, and Mexican Central lines of railroad. But with a few months of confinement came the desire to again breathe the free air of Kansas.
Mr. Thayer is well known in political circles, having served many times as chairman and secretary of Republican and Populist conven- tions. Has served the people of his home township-Maple Hill-one term as trustee, has filled the office of district clerk for over 20 years, and the position of superintendent of the Sunday school at the Eliot church, of Maple Hill, for three years, and treasurer of the church and cemetery for eight years, and is still one of the trustees of the church, having held the position many years. On December 10, 1867, Mr. Thayer was happily married to Miss Ellen Frances Cheney, of Newton, Mass. Four children were born to this union, two of whom are still living, Mrs. Eleanor T. Brett, and Mr. Ellis C. Thayer. Mr. Thayer is a man of honest convictions and an earnest advocate of what he believes to be right-the essential requisites of good citizen- ship.
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M. W. JANES
Was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1841, but the greater part of his life prior to coming to Kansas was spent at Erie, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of his parents, and where many of his relatives resided. Attended the common schools until fourteen years of age, when he entered Allegheny College, at Meadville, Pa., where he remained two years, completing the course in mathematics. Mr. Barker was president of the faculty. Board was two dollars a week. "There were but few "extras" on the bill of fare but plenty of "sub- stantials." After a term at Bryant & Stratton's Mercantile College,* at Buffalo, N. Y., Mr. Janes accepted a position as bookkeeper for S. N. Scatcherd, an extensive lumber dealer in Buffalo. After one year with this firm returned to Erie, where he kept books for his father, who was extensively engaged in the lumber business all along the lakes. Enlisted in the first regiment raised at Erie under the three months call in 1861. Was appointed assistant commissary for the regiment, which was ordered to Pittsburg, where a large number of soldiers were encamped. Also acted as assistant commissary for the camp, under Major Derickson. of Meadville, Pa. Before the battle of Bull's Run the regiment was mustered out. Went to the oil country where his father had extensive interests. After remaining here for seven years came West, and, after looking at a good deal of country located in the northeast part of Wabaunsee county, and has never regretted his choice of location. Owns an excellent farm of 1,400 acres with a frontage of two miles on the Kaw river, with the best of water, soil, and timber. Is fifteen miles west of Topeka, on the Rock Island-near Willard-and three miles from Rossville, on the Union Pacific. Mr. Janes is an extensive raiser of Hereford cattle and trot- ting bred horses, many of which have made more than creditable records on the race courses in different parts of the country.
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