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he graduated in 1882 with the degree of M. D. Returning home he hung out his shingle in Salisbury, Mo., from which time he has enjoy- ed a large and increased clientage. Always being enthusiastic in his profession and ambitious to master every branch of the healing art, he has taken a number of special courses in surgery and medicine, among others being a post graduate course in the N. Y. City Polytechnic Institute in 1892, and the St. Louis Post Graduate School of Medicine in 1896. While he has never failed to give his undivided attention to his profession, our subject has other interests, being senior partner of the firm of Dr. J. D. Brummall & Bro., proprietors of one of the finest drug establishments of the county, as well as other financial in- terests. On Dec. 1, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Alice, daughter of Judge JJ. B. Hyde, of Salisbury, an intellectual and cult- ured lady, who has borne him one child, a bright little son, named Clarence.
Fraternally, Dr. Brummall is a worthy and enthusiastic member of Salisbury Lodge A. F. & A. M .; White Stone Royal Arch Chapter, No. 57, and Knight Templar; also, a member of Salisbury Lodge, No. 236, I. O. O. F .; Cloudine Lodge, No. 179, Knights of Pythias, and Knights of the Maccabees, in all or most of which orders he has held many offices of honor and trust. Professionally he is a member of the County, North Mo. District, and State Medical Associations; also, of the Mississippi and American Medical Association, and holds a life membership in the State Pharmaceutical Association.
Politically, he supports the principles of the democratic party, ever ready to contribute his aid in the advancement of those measures he believes to be right and just. Socially, he is a pleasant and agree- able gentleman, a man of upright character, highly respected and esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances, while religiously he is an earnest and consistent member of the C. P. Church.
ILTON R. WILLIAMS. A descendant from a worthy ancestry, who were among the earliest pioneer settlers of Chariton county, Mo., our subject is a man with many friends, who admire him for his excellent qualities and appreciate his zeal, energy, industry and intelligence. Edward Williams, grandfather of our subject, was of Welch deseent and among the earliest settlers of Kentucky; a soldier in the Revolutionary war and messmate of Wm. Washington. As early as 1819, he emigrated to Missouri, set-
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tling in Howard county. Thomas Williams, father of our subject was born in Madison county Kentucky, in 1800 and with his parents emi- grated to this state, the trip being made by team and wagon. The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Susan Wasson and of Trish decent, was also a native of Madison county, Ky., but with her parents emigrated to Missouri as early of 1810, settling in Howard county. The marriage of our subject's parents occurred in this state, and in 1839, they settled in Salisbury township, about 3 miles south- east of Salisbury. Four children were the result of this union, only two of whom are now living, Edward, who resides in Salisbury, and our subject.
M. R. Williams, was born at Bluff Port, Howard county, Mo., Jan. 23, 1837, but since 1839 has resided in this township. Spending his boyhood days on the farm, amid the pioneer civilization his educa- tional advantages were necessarily limited. However, in 1859 he attended Duff's Business College at Pittsburg, Pa., from which he graduated with becoming honors. From that date to this he has been an active and influential citizen, thoroughly identified with the growth and progress of the county and state, and has held various official positions, to the duties of which he has given the prompt considera-
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tion and the faithful service demanded. On October 2, 1866, occurred the marriage of our subject to Miss Frances E. Williams, a most amiable and intelligent lady. A record of his life would be incom- plete without mention of her who has assisted and encouraged him in days less propitious, Mrs. Williams was the daughter of Samuel and Martha Williams, also natives of Ky., and pioneer settlers of Mo. Mrs. Williams is a consistent and devoted member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and an honored member of the Rebekah Lodge. Samuel, her father, was 16 years of age when he came to this state, locating in Chariton county in 1835, where he owned and operated a fine farm of 600 acres until his death in 1860, at the age of 55 years. Martha (Morris) Williams was born in Jessamine county, Kentucky, in 1811, came to Howard county, Missouri, with her parents in 1818 and to Salisbury township in 1835. She was the mother of 15 children, seven of whom are now living. The good old mother now in her 85th year yet survives and receives the care and attention which she well deserves from her sons and daughters. (A more extended notice of whom may be found elsewhere.) Prior to 1877, our subject in addi- tion to other interests, successfully operated a fine farm near town. To him belongs the credit of starting the "Spectator" about 1880, which he sold to JJ. M. Gallemore, when it was consolidated with the " Press," since known as the "Press-Spectator." In 1892, Mr. Williams was chosen as Representative of Chariton county to the State Legislature, and to whose skill, influence and patriotic loyalty belongs much credit for the establishment of two terms of the circuit court in Salisbury. The greater portion of Mr. Williams' time of recent years has been spent in the real estate business, in which he has made a pronounced success. He is a charter member of encamp- ment No. 84, I. (). O. F., at Moberly; also, a charter member of Salisbury Lodge, No. 236, I. O. O. F. Politically, he is a staunch democrat whose party loyalty and fidelity to the principles advocated has never been questioned. Socially, he is one of Salisbury's most friendly and agrecable citizens, a pleasant companion and a gifted conversationalist, and from whose appearance it is difficult to remember that he is the father of three sons, namely, Edward M. Jr., aged 28, now engaged as loeal editor of the " Democrat" of the city of Salis- bury, and a writer of recognized talent and ability; C. Clay, aged 24, one of the publishers of this Portrait and Biographical Record, whose ability as practical printer is herein demonstrated and Thomas, aged 12 years,
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SANDERS CO. ST. LOUL
SCENE ON MIDDLE FORK NEAR SALISBURY, MO. - " THE BIG ROCK."
LEXANDER W. JJOHNSON. The legal profession of Chariton county is one of which we have just cause to feel proud, and among the worthy members of the local bar, none rank higher than our subject. Mr. Johnson was born Sept. 1, 1848, in Andrain county, Missouri, and was a son of Henry Johnson, a native of Vir- ginia, who moved from that state to Ohio in 1842, where he met and married Edmonia J. Anderson, the mother of our subject. and with whom he removed to this state in 1845, engaging in farming in Audrain county, where he resided until his death, May 28, 1858, at the age of 53 years. Six childern were the issue of this union, four sons and two daughters, of whom our subject was the second. Due to the youth of our subject at the time of his father's death, he gained very little knowledge of the life of his grandfather, Wm. L. Johnson, other than he was a native of Virginia, of Scotch-Irish descent and lived and died there. The mother of our subject was of Welch-Irish descent and daughter of Spencer B. and Nancy (Trailor) Anderson, also natives of Virginia. She lived to reach the age of three-score and ten, and died March 13, 1893.
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Being born and reared upon the farm, the elementary education of our subject, was obtained from the common district schools of the state. In 1870, he began school teaching as a means of a livelihood, which he continued for seven years with emminent success. At the age of 24, having determined to become a lawyer, he began devoting his time to that fascinating study, being admitted to the bar three years later by Judge John Redd, in 1875. The first five years of our subjeet's professional life was spent near Paris, Monroe county, Mo. Desiring a larger field, in 1880 he located in Salisbury, Mo., where he has succeeded in building up a very large and lucrative elientage. As an attorney he is able and talented. He has made his profession his life's study and is one of the best posted men on legal matters in the county.
On January 1, 1871, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. David- son, a most excel- lady. Mrs. John- Florida, Monroe 13, 1854. Upon Mrs. Quarles, a lady now living years and a very S. L. Clements Mrs. Johnson has honor of having same house as the morist. Mr. and have been blessed dren, namely, Robert C., who lent and cultured son was born at county Mo., Jan. the statement of venerable old at the age of 90 near relative of (Mark Twain.) the distinguished been born in the celebrated hu- Mrs. Johnson with four chil- Martha D. and died in infancy and Miss Brunetta and Allie R., two bright and intel- lectual young ladies, respectively 22 and 20 years of age, who are single and reside at home. Religiously, Mr. Johnson connected him- self with the Christian church when only 21 years of age and to-day is and active, consistent and influential member. Socially, he is a man of sterling qualities and possesses a genial, social nature. He is an honored member of the A.O. U. W., in which order he has been officially honored. Politically, he has always been an enthusiastic democrat, whose ancestors loyally supported the same principles so ably advoca- ted by him. Mr. JJohnson, however, has never expressed a desire for official recognition as a reward for his faithful service to his party.
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OHN E. DISMUKES, the sub- ject of this sketch was born in Garrard county, Ky., July 3, 1843. Mr. Dismukes was partly ed- ucated in the city of Lexington, of that state. In 1868, at the age of 25 years, he came to Missouri, locating in Howard county, where he ocen- pied his time in farming, and teach- ing in the public schools during the winter season for seven years. In the fall of 1876 our subject came to Salisbury, and engaged in the print- ing business, and has followed it ever since. His first position in this city was on the " Salisbury Press, " in its infancy, where he remained till 1883, when he purchased a half interest in the publication, which was run under the firm name of Dismukes & Gallemore. Four years later he sold his interest to his partner and purchased a half interest in the " Democrat," which paper he now owns and is successfully running. Our subject is the father of four children, J. W., the elder, was born in Howard county, August 22, 1869, and is a printer by trade, and one of the most artistic workmen in this section, and resides in Salis- bury. The next is Claude O., who was born in Salisbury, February, 13, 1882, and is now attending the public school. The next is JJennie May, who was born in Salisbury, July 20, 1886, and the last is the baby, Jessie Lorene, who was born in Salisbury, March 19, 1894.
Mr. Dismukes is a member of the I. O. O. F., and A. O. U. W. secret societies, and is a consistent and influential member of the Christian church. It may be well known from the place of his birth that he is a staunch supporter of the democratic party and its principles.
MONG the public-spirited citizens whose intelligence and enter- prize have brought influence and prosperity to Salisbury, not one has been more loyal to the interests of his town, nor more wil- ling to sink personal preference or advantage in her favor, than the gentleman whose placid physiognomy appears in connection with this paragraph.
Mr. Wilhite's usefulness as a citizen, and success as a business
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man, indicate that he has inherited. in no small degree, the courage, energy and personal magnetism of his grandfather, Rev. Fielding Wilhite, a Baptist minister of pioneer fame, and the intelligence of his father, Dr. W. D. Wilhite. so long and favorably known in this city as a physician and chris- tian gentleman.
As Mr. Wilhite's matrimonial fortune is already made, he makes no secret of the fact that his eyes first opened on the scenes of Boone county, August 6, 1866.
When one year old, he foreshadowed his present excellent judg- ment in business matters by taking up his residence in Salisbury.
After completing in a very creditable manner the course of the public schools here, he spent two years, 1882-3, in William Jewel College.
After leaving college he was a telegraph operator for two years, and was connected with the post-office for four years. In the latter position he had the opportunity, not only of serving the public, but by his efficiency, perfect faithfulness and uniform courtesy, of winning a degree of public favor and confidence that was invaluable in laying the foundation for his present business.
About nine years ago, Mr. Wilhite began an insurance business here, which has grown constantly from its very beginning. Two years ago he widened the field of his operations, by establishing a gen- eral Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agency. The prosperity this business has enjoyed is highly complimentary to the industry and ability with which it has been conducted. Its success, however, is not entirely due to his ability and industry. One of its prime factors is the universal confidence in his integrity, as well as his judgment. Everybody believes in Hollis Wilhite, and those who seek his advice in financial matters are not few. In all that concerns Salisbury's real interests-business, social, religious, humane-his influence is no small factor. The only time on record when he deliberately and premedi- tatedly got the better of anybody in a contract was when he married Miss Kate E. Spencer, of Marshall, Mo., October 11, 1887.
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His office adjoining the "Press-Spectator" office is one of the handsomest and most commodious in the city, and his friends and pat- rons always find a most comfortable welcome in his casy chairs.
P ROF. JOHN W. LOCKHART. Chariton county is no less proud of her worthy sons of adoption than of those who are native born. The strong characters and accomplished intellects and en- nobling spirits that come into her borders are welcomed as the leaven of culture and refinement for the elevation of society. Prof. JJohn W. Lockhart has found it thus. His strong qualities of mind and heart were readily recognized, and his name has come to be esteemed and honored in this county. He came to Salisbury in 1892 to take charge of Latin, Mathematics, and Phys- ical Sciences in the North Missouri Institute. He has for 4 years oc- cupied this position with signal success and ability, having "con- tributed in a large measure to the growth and high reputation of this institution. He is a man of scholarly attainments. His whole life has been devoted to scholar- ship and mind culture, following in this the footsteps of his talented father, who was and is one of the successful edneators in the state of Alabama, and a prominent minis- ter of the M. E. Church, South.
Prof. Lockhart was born Feb- rnary 5, 1864, in Lee county Ala. SEPS-COST LOUIS His early years were spent in securing an education, under the direction of his father. In 1884 he completed the full course in the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and distinguished himself by bearing off first honors and the degree of A. B. Later he was further honored by this institution, in receiving the degree of A. M. Since quitting college life as pupil, he has made an excellent record in college life as teacher : nd professor. Before coming to Salisbury he had ocenpied leading positions in several institutions in Alabama and Georgia. He .
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has successfully taught ancient languages, mathematics, and the sciences, but his special and most conspicuous work is Latin. It is no idle boast to say he is a thorough master of the Latin language. He began its study at the early age of ten, and charms of the old language never grow less to him. Fortunate indeed the college, and happy the student that have the benefit of his instruction in Latin. But not only as an instructor is Prof. Lockhart valued. He is a model citizen as well. He is whole-souled, he is gentle, he is true. The boys in school love him for his willing assistance and sympathy. His friends in society love him for his manly purity, and his forgetfulness of self in his thought for others. He has an eye that is quick to appreciate, and a courage that is bold to defend every movement for the public good.
AMES H. P. BAKER, M. D., one of Chariton's most prominent and talented physicians and surgeons, and a cultured and courte- ous gentleman, was born in JJohnson Co., Mo., Feb. 18, 1837. W. C. Baker, his father, a native of Virginia and of English descent, was among the pioneer settlers of the state locating in Johnson county in 1831, where he engaged in agriculture until his death in June, 1861. Peter Baker, grandfather of our subject, was a Virginian by birth, and an active participant in the In- dian war and later in the war of 1812. He was an early settler of Tennessee, but after his son came to this state, he emigrated here, and lived to be nearly one hundred years old. Naney (McGinnis) Baker, mother of our subject and a native of Tennessee, was the daughter of John McGinnis, a Protestant Or- angeman of Ireland, who upon com- ing to America, located in Tennessee where he resided until his death. Mrs. Baker was the mother of six children, three boys and three girls, four of whom are now living. Her death occurred in 1863.
EANDERS CO. STARKS
Though his boyhood days were spent upon the farm, our subject en-
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joyed excellent school advantages, finishing his literary education at William Jewel College, Liberty, Mo., in 1860. Having chosen the practice of medicine as his life's occupation, our subject began its study, reading under Drs. Dobbins & Goodwin, of Columbus, Johnson coun- ty, for several months, when he entered the St. Louis Medical College. In brief time he left college to join the Missouri State Militia under Jackson, in the late war. At the close he located in Salt Springs township, Randolph county, now known as Clifton Hill. Being unable, financially, to continue his medical studies, he practiced until '67, when he entered the Rush Medical College at Chicago, from which he graduated in '68 with his degree of Doctor of Medicine. Returning to Clifton Hill, he resumed his practice, which rapidly increased until 1891, when he removed to Salisbury, Mo., since which time he has en- joyed a large and lucrative clientage. During his residence in Clifton Hill, Dr. Baker for eight years conducted a drug store, enjoying a satisfactory patronage, and also acquired and improved a fine farm of 250 acres near that town, which he operated with good results. On July 25, 1865, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Jennie W. Henderson, a worthy and exemplary lady and daughter of J. H. Hen- derson, a native of Virginia and an early settler of Missouri. This union was blessed with four children, namely, Arthur G., Jennie B., (now Mrs. Dr. H. D. Broaddus, of Gallatin, Mo.,) Wilfred L. and Mary W.
Socially, Dr. Baker is a member of the A. O. U. W., of which he is Past Master Workman; also, a Past Master of the A. F. & A. M., and a Select Knight. Professionally, he is a member and ex-President of the Chariton Co. Med. Society, ex-President and Corresponding Secretary of the Moberly District Medical Society, Chairman of Exec- utive committee of the North Missouri Medical Association, ex-Pres- ident of the Randolph Medical Association, Visiting Member of the K. C. Medical Association, Tri-State Medical Association, National Railway Surgeons Association, Western Society of Eye, Ear, Throat and Nose Surgeons, Local R. R. Surgeon for the western division of the Wabash R. R. and ex-Surgeon (. & A., ex-Chief Surgeon of Gen- eral Hospital and Division Surgeon for Shelby's Hospital, Clarksville, Texas, Besides his degree the Doctor took a Post-Graduate Course in 1893 in the New York Polyclinic Hospital, and intends to take another course in the near future. Dr. Baker is Examiner for the Independent Order of Forresters, New York Life, Pennsylvania Mut- ual, Covenant Mutual and Nedderland Life Insurance Companies:
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also, President Salisbury Board of Health.
"The career of our subjeet has been successful because he is evi- dently one of those fortunate physicians who are born not made. Very often his best medicine has been his presence, and many are the fan- ilies in his long experience who have intrusted their troubles of mind as well as bodily ills to his tender care."
LBERT F. MOREDOCK, a gentleman of unquestionable honor and strict integrity, and one of Salisbury's (Mo.) most worthy, citizens was born in Breckenridge Co., Ky., May 1, 1855. Three years later with his parents, Henry and Elizabeth (Haynes) Moredoek, he came to this state, locating in Monroe county. Having finished the course of the district schools, our subject from 1871 to '74 attended William JJewel College, of Liberty, Mo. On returning home he received the appointment of Deputy Circuit Clerk and Recorder of
BENEDICT A CACHI
RESIDENCE OF A. F. MOREDOCK, SALISBURY, MO.
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Monroe county, which position he acceptably filled for four years. It was in the fall of 1878 that our subjeet located in this city, where he has ever since resided and to whose enterprise and patriotic spirit is due much credit for the growth and prosperity of the city. His first business venture in Salis- bury was a grocery establishment which he afterwards sold to Dr. W. D. Wilhite (now deceased) & Son, J. M. For seven years he had charge of the books of Clark & Taylor, one of the best known cacao firms of the city. In 1883 Mr. Moredock in company with A. Straub, deceased, spent several months in various countries of Europe, the. object of their trip being for pleasure and health.
On the 19th of February 1885 occurred the marriage of our sub- ject to Miss Gussie, an intellectual and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Redding, who were numbered among the earliest settlers of Salisbury, Mr. R. being engaged in the mercantile business. His death occurred in this city.
The happy home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Moredock has been blessed by the advent of three bright and interesting children, namely, Harry, Lizzie and Albert, aged respectively, 10, 8 and 5 years. Their handsome residence is one of the nicest in the city and the center of attraction of a host of friends. In his political belief Mr. Moredock is a democrat, loyal to every principle of his party, and while he has never sought official recognition, he keeps himself thoroughly posted upon all state and national issues. Religiously, he affiliates with the members of the Baptist church. As a business man of undoubted in- tegrity of character and a public-spirited citizen assisting in the growth of his home and county and the advancement of its social and religious enterprises, our subject has won and justly holds the high regard of the general public.
Mr. Moredock's residence as shown in this article is a beautiful piece of modern architecture and is picturesquely located in the south- ern part of the city, where a fine view is afforded of the surrounding country.
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S AMUEL B. ELLIOTT, the subject of this sketch, and one of Salisbury's energetic, prominent and most enterprising citizens, was born in Andrew county, Mo., August 7, 1863, and with his parents removed to this county in 1871, locating upon what has since been known as the old Elliott homestead, just north of Salisbury. His boyhood was spent upon the farm, engaged in the usual occupations of farmer lads, his winters being spent attending the common district schools, until 18 years of age, when he took a two year's course at the Kirksville State Normal. On returning home Mr. Elliott taught a two year's term of school at Prairie Valley, his own district. His next move was the completion of a course at the Gem City Business College, of Quincy, Ill. Imbued with the spirit expressed by Horace Greely, for young men to go west and grow up with the country, Mr. Elliott, after completing the above course, spent several years in the west, during which time he performed the duties of deputy postmaster at Concordia, Kan. Failing to find a more desirable location, he re- turned to this county and engaged in stock raising and agriculture in which he was eminently successful. January 1, 1890, it was the good fortune of Mr. Elliott to be united in marriage to Miss Mary Dameron, one of Chariton county's most worthy and amiable ladies, and the daughter of Judge and Mrs. G. G. Dameron, one of the oldest and most respected families of the county. By this union, one child was born, Raymond C., the bright little boy whose portrait appears elsewhere. Tiring of farm life, Mr. Elliott, disposed of his fine farm of 160 acres in 1893, and moving to Salisbury, purchasing the large 2nd street livery estab- lishment which he has since profi- ably operated.
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