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Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are members of the M. E. church at Langdon, and Mr. Bailey has been Superintendent of the Sunday school at Langdon for nine years. In politics Mr. Bailey is a Republican. He has held no public office other than that of school director, which position he has held several times. He is a Mason.
Mr. Bailey was educated in East Tennessee, at Wesleyan College, Athen, Tenn., and at Greenville and Tusculum College, near Greeneville, Tenn., having graduated from the last named institution. Mrs. Bailey attended the State Normal at Peru, Neb., and the Semin- ary at Rock Port, Mo.
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RESIDENCE OF J. M. BAILEY
HENRY BROWN BARGER.
A NOTHER native of Atchison county is Henry Brown Barger, born Oct. 19, 1864, and son of William Henry and Adeline Barger. When the subject of this sketch was seven years old his father died, and thus he was thrown on his own resources at an early age. After he was thirteen years old he made his own way. He now owns and lives upon a farm of 125 acres, in section 15, township 65, range 41. two miles north of Rock Port. On this farm is a one-story house, in size 14x24 ft. and 14x22 ft .; barn, in size, 16x30 ft .; smoke house, implement shed, and an orchard and vineyard large enough to supply the family with fruit. Mr. Barger markets about forty head of fat hogs annually.
Mr. Barger and Miss Martha Ann Knierim were united in marriage on March 2nd, 1887. Mrs. Barger is a daughter of John Henry and Elizabeth Knierim and is also a native of Atchison county, born June 2nd, 1867.
Mr. and Mrs. Barger have five children, namely: Trecie, born Dec. 25, 1887; John Henry, born July 7, 1890; Leafa Myrle, born Dec. 6, 1893; George William, born Jan. 29, 1896; Maudie May, born Nov. 19, 1898.
Mr. and Mrs. Barger are members of the Christian church at Linden. In politics Mr. Barger is Democratic. He has served his school district in the capacity of director.
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GEORGE BOWERS.
G EORGE BOWERS, of Langdon, Mo., was born in Atchison county, Missouri, Feb. 9,
1866. He is a son of Benjamin and Wilhelmina Bowers and the second of seven children.
He was raised on his father's farm and remained there until he began farming for him- self; continued farming until he engaged in the mercantile business at Langdon, in 1899, under the firm name of Bowers, Heyen & Thompson. After being in that business about one year he disposed of his interest therein and engaged in the lumber business at Lang- don, and has been conducting a lumber yard there since. He sold his farm after locating in Langdon.
Mr. Bowers and Miss Bertha Beasing were united in marriage Feb. 11, 1891. Mrs. Bowers is a daughter of Henry and Lena Beasing and was born in Atchison county, Sept. 14th, 1871. To Mr. and Mrs. Bowers were born four children, three of whom are living, namely: Emmet, born Sept. 15, 1895; Hermie, born May 17, 1898; Lulu, born April 5, 1901. One child died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Bowers are members of St. Peter's German Lutheran church in Benton township. Mr. Bowers is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Rock Port; is at present a director of the Langdon school district.
He has neat and well-kept residence property in Langdon-two lots, on which is a four- room cottage, barn and necessary outbuildings.
Politically he is a Republican, and he takes an active part in politics. At the election in November, 1904, he was elected to the office of Judge of the South District, which office he fills with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents.
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JACOB BROWN.
JACOB BROWN, of Polk township, was born in Taylor county, Iowa, Feb. 6, 1868, the son of James and Mary E. Brown, and the oldest child in a family of five. His parents lo- cated in Atchison county about thirty-four years ago and here the subject of this sketch has since lived, with the exception of one year, when the family moved back to Iowa. He lived on his father's farm uutil in his eighteenth year, when he started out on his own ac- count. He is now one of the leading farmers in the part of the county where he resides. He owns a farm of 320 acres in section 1, township 66, range 41, and a farm of 240 acres in section 7, township 66, range 40. On the first mentioned farm is a residence of 1}% stories, in size 14x28 ft. and 14x20 ft .; barn, 40x42 ft., with 16 ft. posts; cribs, sheds, granary, scales, orchard and vineyard. On the other farm is a handsome residence of the following dimensions: 16x32 ft., two stories, and 16x30 ft., 112 stories; barn, 38x40 ft., with 16 ft. posts; granary, shed, orchard, etc. Withal the premises last described are very neat, as will be seen by the accompaning view. Mr. Brown markets annually, on an average, 100 to 150 head of fat cattle and about 100 head of fat hogs.
On Oct. 22, 1893, Mr. Brown was united in marriage with Miss Lillie Noblitt, daughter of Addison S. and Fatima Noblitt.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three children, namely: Richard Ray, born Feb. 22, 1895; Leta, born July 25, 1896; Luecarrie, born Dec. 20, 1900.
Mr. Brown was educated in the Hamburg, Iowa, schools. Politically, he affiliates with the Democratic party.
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CHRISTOPHER BROWN.
C HRISTOPHER BROWN, farmer, of Polk township, was born in that township on March 10, 1877, the son of James and Mary Brown and the fourth child in a family of five. He was raised on his father's farm in that township. Hle now owns and lives up- on a splendidly improved farm of 215 acres, in section 32, township 67, range 40, nine miles west of Westboro. As shown by the accompanying view, the residence is a beautiful and commodious modern structure of two stories, in size 34x46 ft. The building has a system of water-works and is heated with a furnace. The barn, in size, is 40x54 ft., with 21-ft. posts. The farm is also supplied with cribs, granary, scales and scale-house and all necessary outbuildings. He is a successful farmer and stock-feeder, marketing about fifty head of fat cattle and one hundred head of fat hogs annually.
On Feb. 23, 1897, Mr. Brown and Miss Lizzie Hall were united in marriage. Mrs. Brown is a daughter of Justus and Ursula Hall, and is also a native of Atchison county. She was born on April 15, 1874, and her whole life has been passed in the locality in which she lives. Her parents located in Polk township in 1854, emigrating from Germany. Her father is yet living on the farm where he located. Her mother died several years ago.
Mr. Brown is Democratic in politics.
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A. L. BRISTOW.
A LBERT L. BRISTOW was born in Taylor county, Iowa, Oct. 10, 1863, the son of Samnel P. and Nancy Bristow. Until in his seventeenth year he lived at home, on the farm. He came to Atchison county twenty-four years ago and began working as a farm hand, and, with the exception of two years, at the time of taking of the data for this sketch he had been here ever since. He located in Tarkio in 1893, and we must say that he was wonderfully successful in a business way as well as in attaining honors. He was elected to the office of Marshal of the town of Tarkio in 1896, and was re-elected when the term expired. For two years he served the town in the capacity of Alderman. He was elected Mayor of the town in 1902 and was re-elected at the expiration of the term. At the time of taking this sketch Mr. Bristow was the encumbent of the office last inen- tioned, which position he was filling with honor to himself and to the credit of the town. He also conducted a confectionary and restaurant in Tarkio several years and for a time was proprietor of the Clifton House, the leading hostelry of Tarkio and Northwest Mis- souri. He also owned the handsome ten-room residence shown in the accompanying view, a brick business house and five vacant lots in Tarkio. He also formerly owned a farm of 160 acres, near Tarkio.
Mr. Bristow was a leading politician of the county, being an active worker and wise counselor in the Democratic party. He was Secretary of the Democratic County Central Committee; was a delegate to the state convention in 1904, which nominated Joseph W. Folk for Governor. He has represented his party in various conventions.
On Aug. 15, 1855, Mr. Bristow and Miss Dora Hanlin were united in marriage. She is a daughter of Robert and Evaline Hanlin and was born in the state of Illinois on Sept. 22, 1867. To Mr. and Mrs. Bristow were born five children, three of whom are living, namely: Dean, born April 22, 1897; Donald Albert, born Aug. , 1899; Madge Evaline, born April 16, 1902. A twin of the oldest child, Dean, died in infancy. Another child also died in in- fancy. Mrs. Bristow is a member of the M. E. church at Tarkio. Mr. Bristow is a member of the K. of P. and Modern Woodmen lodges at Tarkio. In the first named lodge he has held the office of Prelate.
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A. B. BENEDICT.
A LBERT BENJAMIN BENEDICT, farmer and carpenter, of Polk township, was born in Venango, county, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4, 1826, the son of Alvin and Julia Benedict and the eldest in a family of thirteen children. With his parents he emigrated to Atchison county in 1854, and this county has since been his home. He was with his parents until in his twenty-first year, when he began work at the carpenter trade. This trade, in connec- tion with farming, has since been his occupation. However, in 1868 he was elected Justice of the Peace of Polk township, in which capacity; with the exception of four years, he has served continuously. During that time he has performed more than one hundred marriage ceremonies. He was also school director twenty-two years and road overseer nine years. He is a member of the High Creek Baptist church and was Superintendent of the Sunday School three years. For more than three years he battled for the preservation of the Union, having enlisted in the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry on Oct. 14, 1861, and being mustered out of service on July 1, 1865. Ile participated in several important battles, among them being Antietam, the second battle of Bull Run, Stony Creek, Todd's Ferry, seven days before Richmond, Cold Harbor, Fredericksburg, Culpepper and Gettysburg.
Mr. Benedict owns and lives upon a farm of 100 acres, in sections 21 and 22, township 66, range 41, nine miles north of Rock Port. The residence on the farm is of 112 stories, the dimensions being 14x28 ft. There is also a barn, cribs and other necessary outbuild- ings and an orchard of five acres. The house which Mr. Benedict built in 1858 is still standing.
On Oct. 30, 1846, Mr. Benedict was married to Lois Hitchcock, who died on July 3, 1879. On Dec. 3, 1879, he was married to Julia E. Wallace. She was born in Loraine county, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1831. By the first marriage four children were born-Hannah Mahala, wife of John B. Gibson, born July 26, 1847; Thomas Levi, born Sept. 4, 1850; John W., born January 13, 1853; Francis J., born Oct. 25, 1859; Julia Luvica, wife of Daniel McCray, born January 1, 1868.
Mr. Benedict's father died in 1889, in the 82nd year of his age. Mrs. Benedict's parents were Eli and Elizabeth Wallace. Her father died in Ohio when she was two years old. Her mother moved to Atchison county in 1843 and died here in 1863.
Politically Mr. Benedict is a Republican.
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JOHN B. BOWERS.
JOHN B. BOWERS was born in Atchison county, Missouri, May 16th, 1864, the son of ) Benjamin and Wilhelmina Bowers, and the eldest of nine children. He was at home on his father's farm until in his twenty-second year, when he began farming for himself. At the time this sketch was written he owned and lived upon a farm of 240 acres, in sections 25 and 36, township 64, range 42, south of Langdon two and one-half miles. The house on this farm is, in size, 16x26 ft., of two stories, and 16x30 ft., one and "one-half stories; barn, 24x30 ft., with 12-ft. posts; machine shop 18x60 ft., with 8-ft. posts; also cribs, gran- aries, orchard and vineyard. Mr. Bowers sold his grain and fed it to stock of his own raising and marketed about 140 head of hogs annually.
Mr. Bowers and Miss Matilda Cooper were united in marriage on July 27, 1887. Mrs. Bowers is a daughter of Gerd and Rixtie Cooper and was born in Nemaha county, Nebras- ka, on Oct. 8th, 1867. To Mr. and Mrs. Bowers were born seven children, six of whom are living, namely: Lena, Bertha, Heibe, Bennie, Rosa and Edna. Gerd died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Bowers are members of St. Peter's Lutheran church in Benton township. Politically Mr. Bowers is a Democrat. He served in the capacity of school director several years. He was also President of the board of supervision of the Benton Township Dyke and Drainage District.
Mr. Bowers' father was one of the leading farmers of the county, owning, at one time. over 900 acres of land. He died in 1892. His mother resides in Corning, Mo.
Mrs. Bowers' parents are also prominent people of the county, Mr. Cooper being one of the leading farmers.
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H. P. BECK.
T THE subject of this sketch, Hamlin Parker Beck, was born in Wayne county, Indiana, on July 29th, 1859, the son of Jolin W. and Elizabeth Beck and sixth in a family of ten children. His parents emigrated from Indiana to Atchison county, Missouri, in 1864, and this has since been the home of the subject of this sketch. His father was, for many years, a well-known resident of Irish Grove neighborhood. He died in 1899, aged 83 years. His mother's maiden name was Roush. She died in the 76th year of her age.
On Sept. 16, 1890, Hamlin Parker Beck and Miss Lucinda Christian were united in marriage. Mrs. Beck is a daughter of William Howard Christian, a native of Tennessee, and Jane Christian, a native of North Carolina.
To Mr. and Mrs. Beck were born four children, three of whom are living, namely: Stein, born April 22, 1891; Elbert Lee, born Feb. 20, 1898; Alvia June, born March 8, 1902. Elza Parker, born Nov. 2, 1894, died Feb. 22, 1897.
Mr. and Mrs. Beck are members of the Christian church at Fairfax. Mr. Beck is a mem- ber of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges at Fairfax and Zerrubabbel chapter at Rock Port. In the Masonic lodge he has held various chairs. Mrs. Beck is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Fairfax, in which lodge she has held the office of Electa. Mr. and Mrs. Beck are also members of the lodge of the Rathbone Sisters at Fairfax. Po- litically Mr. Beck is a Republican. He has served his school district as director several times. Mr. Beck owns and lives upon a fine farm of 160 acres, in section 29, township 64, range 39, five and one-fourth miles southeast of Fairfax. The residence is of the following dimensions: 16x28 ft., 11% stories, and 16x16 ft., 1 story; the barn, in size, is 24x30 ft., with 16-ft. posts. There is also a smoke house, hen house, granary, cribs, sheds, scales and a good orchard.
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ORTEL H. BAYLESS.
RTEL II. BAYLESS, son of Franklin J. and Sophronia A. Bayless, was born in Wat- son, Mo., June 20, 1873, and is the youngest of three children. He was raised in Wat- son and began to help his father in his business as soon as he was old enough to do so; has been in partnership with his father, in the grain and elevator business, several years, under the firm name of Bayless & Bayless. They also conduct a furniture store in Watson.
On July 9. 1902, Mr. Bayless and Miss Pearl Brady were united in marriage. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jolin Brady, of Watson. At the time of taking the accompany- ing views they lived at the home of Mr. Bayless' parents, and it is one of the elegant homes of the county, with its well-kept lawn and all kinds of shrubbery. The house is a two-story, ten-room brick structure, in size 28x30 ft. and 16x16 ft. There is also a large barn and other necessary outbuildings, and a complete system of water-works. Mr. and Mrs. Bayless now reside in a neat brick cottage of their own. The Bayless elevator is, in size, 30x30x50 ft. and has a capacity of 12,000 bushels. Near the elevator is a neat scale office. The building in which the funiture store is conducted is of frame, 50 ft. long, 25 ft. wide and of two stories. A brick structure, to replace this building, is contemplated. Mr. Bayless, Sr., also owns the two-story brick building occupied by the Watson Banking Co. Also a vacant lot and ten acres of land adjoining the town. Mr. Bayless, Jr., owns 640 acres of land in Colorado and his father owns land in Nebraska.
Mr. Bayless is a member of the Masonic lodge at Watson, and has held the office of Secretary of the lodge. Mrs. Bayless is a member of the M. E. church at Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Bayless, Sr., are members of the Baptist church at Watson; helped organize the church there. The elder Mr. Bayless has been Mayor of the town of Watson, member of the town board and school director. He was also Vice-President of the Bank of Watson. a former banking institution of Watson. O. H. Bayless was a stock-holder.
0. 11. Bayless is Democratic in politics and has been a member of the County Central Committee. Ile finished his schooling at William Jewell College, Liberty, Mo., which insti- tution he attended three years. Mrs. Bayless attended Tarkio High School.
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W. F. BAKER.
Xi TILBUR FISK BAKER, of Tarkio township, was born in Abingdon, Knox county, Illinois, on June 18, 1849. He is a son of Jacob and Mary Ann (Chesney) Baker and is seventh in a family of eight children. In his fourth year his parents emigrated to Fremont county, Iowa. In his twenty-second year he located in Atchison county, Missouri, he, with his brother, Henry, buying 160 acres of land at $7.50 per acre. He now owns a farm of 403 acres, in sections 5 and 6, township 66, range 40; a farm of 160 acres in sec- tion 19, township 66, range 40; a farm of 140 acres, four miles south of Hamburg, Ia., and his magnificent home farm of 115 acres, in section 23, township 65, range 40, adjoining the town of Tarkio, worth, at a low estimate, $150 per acre. He also owns a farm of 320 acres in the Pecos Valley, New Mexico. The location of his home, near Tarkio, commands a view of the country for miles about. The grounds are spacious and bedecked with a beautiful lawn and shade trees-a profusion of evergreen varieties, such as Blue Spruce, Abie's Counselor and Rocky Pine. Mr. Baker is very proud of his evergreens. The house on this place is a modern structure of two stories, in size 32×32 ft., with an attic; also a one story kitchen, 12x14 ft. in size; barn, 24x28 ft., with 16-ft. posts; carriage house, 14x15 ft .; sheds, cribs, etc., and a fine orchard. Also a tenant house of 11% stories, 16x24 ft. in size. On his farm in sections five and six is a house 24x24 ft. and 12x18 ft .. one story; barn, 40x40 ft., with 20-ft. posts, with an "L" addition, 16x50 ft .; in the barn is an elevator and machinery for grinding feed. This farm is also improved with sheds, cribs, feeders, scales, etc., and an orchard covering forty acres. This place is known as "Nutwood Stock Farm," and while residing there Mr. Baker made a specialty of breeding Poland-China hogs. Mr. Baker feeds stock extensively, generally marketing ahout 100 head of cattle and as many hogs in the course of a year.
On March 12, 1872, Mr. Baker was married to Miss Alice Hopkins, daughter of Nelson O. and Kitty (Hughes) Hopkins, prominent pioneers of the county. She was born in Atchison county on March 31, 1855. Mr. and Mrs. Baker have nine children living, namely: Emma, wife of George Cradit; Anna Mary, wife of Hubert Loy; George C .; Kittie, wife of Homer L. Prather; Nellie, wife of Clyde Scott; Eliza Myrtle, Myra Alice. They have one child dead-Ann May. The family are all members of the M. E. church at Tarkio. Anna is a graduate from Tarkio College; Emma, Kitty and George also attended that college, and the other children attend Tarkio High School. Mr. Baker was educated at the Tabor. Ia., college; Mrs. Baker in the Rock Port High School. In politics Mr. Baker is a Prohibitionist.
Mr. Baker's brother, Orlando H. Baker, of Indianola, Ia., was Consul to Copenhagen, Denmark, under President Harrison's administration, and at present represents the United States in a like capacity in Australia, by appointment of President Mckinley. His daugh- ter holds the chair in Greek in Simpson College, Indianola, Ia.
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MR. AND MRS. W. F. BAKER THEIR HOME AND FARM
GEORGE L. BISCHOF.
G EORGE L. BISCHOF, one of Rock Port's pioneers, was born in Niernberg, Germany, Oct. 30, 1831. In 1850 he emigrated to America, after having secured an education and working, for a time, in the banking and commission business. Arriving in New York he came direct to Atchison county and Rock Port and engaged in farming until in 1861. After that he was for three years occupied in freighting across the plains. In 1864 he bought a flouring mill in Rock Port and operated same one year, after which he was en- gaged at farming until in 1875. He also conducted a brick-yard in Rock Port in 1872-3. In 1875 he engaged in the hardware business with Frederick Traub, the firm name being Bischof & Traub, and he has been engaged in that business ever since. The firm was later Bischof & Warneke, and for several years past has been Geo. L. Bischof & Sons. Mr. Bischof formerly owned forty acres of land within the city limits. Part of this he platted into town lots, and Bischof's First and Second Additions to the town comprise the most modern and select residence district. Mr. Bischof resides in a commodious residence in the suburbs of the town, in the midst of spacious grounds. We herewith present a view of same. The store building occupied by Geo. L. Bischof & Sons is a two-story brick struct- ure, 26x70 feet in size.
In 1860 Mr. Bischof and Miss Phillipine Helmer were united in marriage. She is a na- tive of Prussia and came to America in 1859. To Mr. and Mrs. Bischof were born twelve children, namely: Augusta Minnie, born August 7,1861, died November 16, 1863; Phillip- ine Helena, born Sept. 27, 1863; Theresa Regina, born Oct. 25. 1865, died Oct. 25, 1903; William August, born March 27, 1868; Charles Frederick, born July 8, 1. 70; Mary Louise, born November 28, 1872; Clara Caroline, born Sept. 8, 1875; Franz Leonard, born Oct. 15, 1879; Matilda Elizabeth, born July 13, 1881; Eda Pauline, born July 22, 1885, died April 23, 1893; Emma Hedwig, born, November 12, 1887, died November 24, 1888; George, Christian, born Way 17, 1878, died Sept. 18, 1878.
Mr. and Mrs. Bischof are members of the German Lutheran church in Rock Port. In politics Mr. Bischof is a Republican.
Mr. Bischof and his sons William and Charles compose the firm of Geo. L. Bischof & Sons. Both these young men have passed their whole lives in Rock Port and are known as honorable though shrewd business men. William was married on June 27th, 1898, to Miss Lizzie Zieke, daughter of Gottlieb and Sophia Zieke. She was born near Rock Port on January 5th, 1868. They have three children-Helen, born Oct. 15, 1900; Leonard G. . born April 19, 1902; Pauline Theresa, born July 9, 1904.
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W. T. BUCKHAM.
W TILLIAM T. BUCKHAM, son of James and Lucinda Buckham, was born in Union county, Ken- tucky, Dec. 22, 1846, and is second in a family of three children. He came from Kentucky to Rock Port, Mo., with his parents, in his thirteenth year. They lived in town about one year and then moved to 160 acres of land on the Missouri bottom, south of the present site of Langdon, Mo., which his father bought in 1855. The subject of this sketch returned to Rock Port to live in 1860 and entered the "Banner" newspaper office as an apprentice. He worked at the printing trade about one year, when he began clerking in his father's general merchandise store. In 1872 he was appointed Deputy County Clerk, under James M. Templeton, which position he held about five years. He was then appointed Deputy Circuit Clerk and Recorder under Joli W. Smith. He continued in that posi- tion three terms or twelve years. In 1886 he was elected to the office of Circuit Clerk and Recorder. At the expiration of the term of four years he was re-elected for another term. He was also Deputy Collector of the Revenue under Thomas H. Oliver. He is a life-long and active Democrat; has served as Secretary of the Democratic County Central Committee and has repeatedly been the choice of con- ventions to act as delegate to State, Judicial and Congressional conventions. At the time of taking this sketch he was a director of the Rock Port school district, Alderman of the city of Rock Port, Sec- retary and director of the Rock Port Butter and Cheese Co., director of the Rock Port Fair Association and Treasurer of the Missouri Mutual Insurance Companies of Rock Port.
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