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RESIDENCE MRS. ANN G. WOOD, FOUR MILES EAST OF KEYTESVILLE. MO. 16, 1823 and died January 1, 1889, After his marriage Mr. Wood first located in the Bowling Green Prairie. In 1850 he went to Cali- fornia, spending two years. On returning home he located in the forks of the Chariton for two years, when he purchased the fine tract of land containing 200 acres, four miles east of Keytesville, where our subject now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Wood were the parents of eight children, five of whom are now living, namely, Mary Ellen, wife of Wm. Redding, of Carroll county; Eliza F., now Mrs. J. J. Moore, of Keytesville, Mo .; Oscar, Theodore P., and Laura, wife of Win. II. Taylor, who resides upon the old homestead. Though well advanced in years, our subject is a well preserved lady, who in her declining years, is now enjoying the fruits of a well spent life.
HOMAS KARCHER, the gentleman whose pleasant physiog- nomy adorns the following page and a citizen of Salisbury, Mo., who has contributed liberally of his time and means towards the advancement of the city, was born, June 3, 1863, at Waldprechts- weier, Amt Rastatt, Baden, Germany. In 1878, at the age of 16 years, our subject, bid the parental roof farewell and emigrated to the United States, locating in St. Genevieve county, this state, where for two
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years he was employed upon a farm. In 1880, Mr. Karcher went to St. Louis to reside, but two years later accepted a clerical position with A. Straub, deceased, of this city. This position our subject filled with satisfaction to his employer for eight years, when he resigned to go into business for himself, forming a partnership with Mr. C. A. Clarkson of this city, which has since been continued with gratifying results.
The above picture represents a part of the Broadway property of Mr. Karcher. The lower story is divided into two valuable business houses, one being occupied by the Salisbury Savings Bank of which Mr. Karcher is a director and stockholder, and the other by Williams & Plattner's dry goods establishment. The upper story is handsomely furnished and is used by its owner for residence purposes.
On June 3, 1888, Mr. Karcher was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Peter, daughter of Martin Peter, deceased, with whom he hap- pily lived until her death. By this union our subject is the father of a bright and pomising son, Albert M., now seven years of age.
The second marriage of our subject occurred March 4, 1893, when
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he was united to Miss Kathrine M., a most worthy and industrious lady and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harkelroth, prominent citi- zens of this county.
Mr. Karcher, the subject of this sketch, is a thrifty, go-ahead citizen, who seeks to improve his condition by straighforward and upright methods. As a business man of un- doubted integrity of character and a public-spirited citizen assisting in the growth and development of his town and county, he has worthily won and firmly holds the high regard of the general public. Blessed with a happy home and pos- sessing a sufficiency of the goods of this world, he is in a position that may well be characterized as one of contentment and peace.
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WM. COX'S LARGE TOBACCO FACTORY, SALISBURY MO.
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OSEPH R. GAINES, M. D. Though comparatively a young physician, of excellent ability and attainments, the subject of this sketch is a gentleman, who by thorough preparation and unceasing investigation, together with a considerate and sympathetic nature, has accomplished results which render his life especially worthy of favorable recognition in this Pictorial and Biographical Record of the lives of Chariton county citizens. He was born July 9, 1865, being the second of a family of six children, the offspring of . George W. and Martha F. (San- ders) Gaines, of Monroe county. In youth, our subject, being pos- sessed of studious habits, succeded in securing a good practical educa- tion, which greatly assisted in preparing him for the life he has since led. In 1885-6 he attended the State Normal at Warrensburg and '87 and 'SS was a matriculate of the State University. Imbued with an ambition to advance him- self in life our subject, in 1889 chose the practice of medicine as his life's work and accordingly be- gan its study by reading under MaGoon and Hanger, two emi- nent physicians of Monroe coun- ty, Mo. In 1889 and '90 he attend- ed a course of lectures at the Missouri Medical College of St. Louis, Mo., and in 1891 graduated, with honor, from the School of Physicians and Surgeons, of the same city. Immediately after his graduation he entered upon the practice of his profession at Thomas Hill, Randolph county, but in the spring of '92 located at Musselfork, this county, where by his many excellent qualities of mind and heart, he has not only succeeded in winning the confidence and respect of his acquaint- ances and neighbors, but has built up a large and remunerative practice.
On December 28, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Perry, a most excellent lady, and the daughter of O. C. and Ellen Perry, early settlers of Clarence, Shelby county, Mo. This union has resulted in the birth of a son, Maurice P., now one year of age, whose
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presence adds sunshine and pleasure to the happy home of his parents. Politically, our subject is a warm supporter of the democratic party, while religiously, himself and wife affiliate with the Baptist church.
OIIN M. SHANNON. Among the men of energy and intelli- gence, born and reared in Chariton county, Mo., who have become prosperous and influential citizens, entitled to favorable recognition in this connection is Mr. Shannon, subject of this sketch. He was born July 21, 1838. Henry Shannon, the father, was born in Smith county, Va., and was among the early pioneer settlers of this county, locating here in 1828. The mother of our subject, who in her maidenhood was Miss Mary Forrest, was born in Tennessee, but with her parents located in this county sometime in the 20's, she then being but seven years of age. The death of the father occurred August 24, 1869, while the mother of our subject survived her husband nearly
ten years, her death occurring January 10, '79. Reared on a farm, our subject at an early day adopted farming as his life occupation, which he has since followed with remarkable success. His farm, one mile west of Shannondale, in Sections 30, 31 and 32, embraces 340 acres of fine land, handsomely improved and abundantly stocked, while his dwelling is one of the best and most sightly in the county. In ad- dition to other improvements upon his farm is a large tobacco factory, with a floor space of 7744 square feet.
On September 27, 1883, our subject was united in marriage to Mrs. F. A. Cram, a cultured, refined and intelligent lady, well and
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RESIDENCE OF JOHN M. SHANNON, ONE MILE WEST OF SHANNONDALE, MO.
most favorably know in this county for a number of years. Mrs. Cram was born in Racine, Wis., in 1845, a daughter of E. B. and S. A. Richardson, the former of Vermont and the mother a native of New York. In Wisconsin, in 1865, Miss Richardson was united in marriage to Vasco H. Cram, a native of Vermont, by which union four children were born, three of whom are now living; Ernest R., now a railroad agent at Ashley Ill .; F. Maud and Mabel A., now at home. In 1866 Mr. and Mrs. Cram located in Salisbury, Mo., where the former asso- ciated with Judge L. Salisbury, opened the first mercantile establish- ment of the city, but in '75 moved to Shannondale, engaging in the same business.
The death of Mr. Cram occurred September 6, '78. It was five years later, 1883, that Mrs. Cram met and married Mr. Shannon. The time intervening the death of her first Imshand and her second mar- riage, Mrs. Shannon was engaged in teaching in the public schools of Salisbury, Mo. The three years following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Shannon resided in Salisbury, after which they returned to the farm, where they have since resided. There they have a beautiful home, conveniently located and surrounded with all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life. Mrs. Shannon is a consistent member of the Old School Presbyterian Church.
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OBERT P. CLARKSON, a Missourian by adoption and a farmer by occupation, well and favorably known in the social, business and political circles of Chariton county, was born in Breckin- ridge county, Kentucky, JJuly 4, 1836, and was the 10th of a family of twelve children, the offspring of Julius F. and Elvira (Holt) Clarkson. The father was born in Albermarld county, Va., 1799, and served two years in the war of 1812. The mother was born in Bedford county, Va., in 1800. Their marriage occurred in 1818. In 1832 they located in Kentucky, where they resided for ten years, then emigrating to Missouri, locating near Lexington, Mo. The death of the mother oc- curred 4 years after coming to this state, while the father survived
until 1867. In 1861, at the breaking out of the war, our subject was one among the first to enlist in the cause of the Confederate States and was a brave and loyal soldier throughout that unpleasantness.
On July 27, 1865, he was united in marriage to Miss Terrissa M. Mackey, a most excellent lady, born and reared in Rockbridge county, Va. After a three years residence in that state, Mr. and Mrs. Clark- son returned to Missouri, settling upon Section 26-55-18, this county, where they have since resided. To them have been born 8 children, as follows : Franklin, deceased; Charles A., 28; Melvin, deceased;
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Elvira, 22; Annie M., 20; Roberta P., 16; Byron O., 15; Robert L., now 13 years of age.
Politically, Mr. Clarkson has always been an active factor in the local, state and national issues of the day, supporting the principles of the democratic party with an unquestionable patriotism. Fraternally, he has associated himself with the Masonic order. Religiously, him- self and family are active workers in the Christian church.
OHN K. EARICKSON, a gentleman of established character and reputation, well and most favorably known in Chariton county, where he numbers his friends by the number of his acquaint- ances, was born near Glasgow, Mo., April 4, 1834. Perry and Laura (Stuckey) Earickson, father and mother of our subject, were both natives of Kentucky. Their marriage occurred near Louisville in 1814 and in 1818 they emigrated to this county, settling in the lower edge of Bowling Green Prairie. To them were born 13 children, 6 of whom
RESIDENCE OF JOHN K. EARICKSON, NEAR SALISBURY, MO.
are now living. In youth our subject was reared upon a farm, and received a good practical education. Upon attaining his majority, in 1855, he engaged in the tobacco business at Glasgow, Mo., continuing until '62 when he went to St. Louis, engaging in the same business on a much larger scale. In 1875, he returned to this county, purchasing 80 acres of land near this city, where he has since resided and which he
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has improved until now plenty of investors conld be obtained at $75 per acre.
On December 17, 1863, our subject was exceedingly fortunate in a matrimonial venture, securing the companionship of Miss Annie R. Bowman, a lady of culture and refinement and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. and Francis (Reed) Bowman, of Howard county, though natives of Kentucky. This union resulted in the birth of five children, four living, namely, Laura B., now Mrs. J. F. Kistler, of Delta, Col .; Wm. HI., of Alburquerque, N. M .; James P., of Las Vegas, N. M. and Miss Ella, a charming young lady, yet at home.
Politically, our subject, has always supported the principles of the democratic party, with a loyalty and fidelity seldom found in one who has never had a desire for official recognition. Religiously, him- self and family are consistent members of the Old School Presbyterian church.
ICHARD A. COLEMAN. Of the many highly respected and influential citizens of Keytesville township, none deserve more credit for the worthy and successful life he has led than the gen- tleman whose name heads this sketch. He was born in Breckinridge county, Kentucky, April 22, 1854. Capt. James A. Coleman, father of our subject, was born near Petersburgh, Va., February 1, 1811, and was a son of James H. and Elizabeth (Lewis) Coleman, natives of the Old Dominion, who lived and died in the state of their birth. In 1831, the father of our subject emigrated to Kentucky and there met and married Miss Doreas E. Clarkson, in 1840, who bore him ten children, of whom our subject was the fifth. In 1856 Capt. Coleman located upon Sec. 15-54-18, of this county, where he resided until his death, Sept. 19, 1893. Richard A., our subject, was reared in this county, and in youth received a practical English
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RESIDENCE R. A. COLEMAN, FIVE MILES NORTHEAST OF KEYTESVILLE, MO. education in the ordinary schools of the district. At an early age he adopted farming as his occupation which he has since followed, with stock raising, meeting with gratifying success. His farm, the old homestead, consists of 80 acres of fine, well improved land which never fails to produce an abundant yield. On Nov. 20, '73 our subject was married to Miss Sarah M. Grubbs, daughter of R. H. Grubbs, a Virginian, who settled in this county sometime in the 30's. To Mr. and Mrs. Coleman was born one child, a son, Thomas, whose birth oc- curred Ang. 29, '74, but alas, the poet has said : "All that's bright must fade-The brightest still the fleetest." the wisdom of which was forcibly illustrated by his death, March 25, 1895, while attending the Salisbury Academy.
In political affiliations, our subject is a democrat, and, while not a politician or office seeker, is interested in all local and national issues and can always be found upon the side of right and justice. Relig- iously, himself and wife are active and consistent members of the C. P. church.
UGUSTUS C. YOCUM, a prominent citizen of Salisbury, Mo., and a successful attorney-at-law, possessed of rare intelligence, great courage in the discharge of duty, and preserving indus- try in any work to which his energy is devoted, was born September
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21, 1856, in Schuyler county, Ill., being the 7th of a family of 12 chil- dren, only 6 of whom are now living. Harvey Yocum, the father, was born in Montgomery county, Ky .. Feb. 5, 1826, the eldest of a family of seven children, of Jonathan and Rachel (Williams) Yocum, also natives of Kentucky. On December 30, 1847, the father of our subject was united in marriage to Miss Malinda, daughter of Matthew and Margaret Wilson, of Clay county, Ind. In 1852 the parents of our subject located in Schuyler county, Ill., where they resided until 1867, when they removed to this county, the father engaging in agri- culture and stock raising, until his death, April 23, 1886. The death of the mother occurred Feb. 11, '96.
Having completed the course of the public schools, in '75, our subject attended Bethany Acade- my, of Harrison county. From '76 to '79 he was a student of the State Normal at Kirksville, Mo. For 15 years our subject followed the occupation of school teaching in the winter and farming in sum- mer. Selecting the practice of law as a future occupation, in Jan. '93 our subject began reading un- der Hon. W. S. Stockwell, of Salisbury, Mo., and made such progress that in July '94 he was admitted to the bar, by Cirenit Judge W. W. Rucker. Mr. Yocum swung his shingle in this city and has from the beginning en- joyed a Incrative and increasing clientage. On March 21, '80, he was united in marriage to Miss Hattie A., daughter of Charles N. and Amelia A. Green, prominent citizens of this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Yocum, have been born 5 children, two deceased and three living, namely, Lottie A., nearly 8; Delmar D., 6; and Harvey H., now four. Religiously, our subject is a consistent member of the Christian church, while politically he affiliates with the peoples' party. Mr. Yocum has never sought official recognition, yet he has always taken an active interest in the discussion of the political issues of the day. Socially, he is an honored member of the Knights of Equity secret order.
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RESIDENCE OF WM. A. HAMMACK, BROADWAY, SALISBURY, MO.
ALISBURY ACADEMY. In Chariton county are to be found a number of educational institutions that would reflect credit upon any community in the state. Foremost among these is the Salisbury Academy, an institution which owes its foundation to the liberality and public spirited citizens of Salisbury and vicinity. In the catalogue issued in July, '95 by the superintendent of this institution, Prof. B. F. Heaton, a gentleman known and appreciated throughout the state for the depth and variety of his learning, we take the follow- ing: "Desiring to advance"-in the language of the Articles of Association-"The higher interests of the community and feeling deep- ly that well organized facilities for thorough and practical education are essential thereto, this school-in the avowed purpose of its founders- undenominational in its character, yet christian in spirit-opened its doors to students in 1888. "
The ends and declared purposes of those, who gave of their energy and means, to inaugurate this institution have been kept, at the cost of some sacrifice, steadily in view by its Board of Control.
In 1892, the increased patronage necessitated a large addition to
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the school building to accommodate the increased attendance, making it one of the most commodious and substantial buiklings of its kind in North Missouri.
It contains chapel, ample recitation rooms, society halls, music rooms, studio, chemical and philosophical laboratory, etc., furnished and arranged with a view to neatness, comfort and convenience.
The Academy is located on an elevated and healthful campus of several acres, in the Southern part of the city. The view from the building in every direction is very attractive, bringing to the eye of the observer a landscape scenery almost unsurpassed in its varied beauty and magnificence.
The grounds of the Academy are beautifully and tastefully arranged and set in ornamental and shade trees, especially adapted to outdoor sports, football, tennis, etc.
The government of the Academy is confided by the Board of Directors to the faculty as a body of which the principal is the execu- tive officer. The students are treated as ladies and gentlemen, and are expected to conduct themselves as such at all times and places. Every endeavor is constantly made to place before the student a high stand- ard of conduct to impress them with a sense of their moral obligations and to inspire in them a respect and love for the right and a contempt for the wrong, so that a resort to penalties may not be necessary.
. Connected with the Academy are two Societies-the Philomathean for young ladies, and the Athenian for the young gentlemen, which render efficient service in the intellectual and moral culture of their members. Every pupil entering the Academy is urged to become a member of one of these societies as the training they furnish in readiness of offhand utterance and graceful expression cannot easily be overestimated.
The Academy library consists of several hundred valuable books and is under immediate control of the principal. A librarian is ap- pointed whose duty it is to keep a record of the books when take from the library, when and in what condition returned. Additions are constantly being made to the library by donations and purchases.
In connection with the library is a reading room, supplied with the best English and American reviews, and the most desirable papers and magazines, to which all the students have free access.
The course of study in the Salisbury Academy is intended to em- brace the whole range of academic studies and to meet the require- ments of admission to the Sophomore classes of the State University.
SALISBURY ACADEMY BUILDING, SALISBURY , MISSOURI.
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It is the aim of the institution to meet the demand for a sturdy, prac- tical education, "sufficiently robust and varied to supply the business needs of all who lack time and opportunity for more extended culture," and at the same time prepare the student for the higher and more ex- tended education taught in our colleges and universities.
Such a course necessarily embraces the development of power; the training of the faculties in such a practical way as shall fit them for the ordinary business of life; and the thorough instruction of the mind in those fundamental branches of knowledge which underlie all science.
HARLES M. PRESCOTT. Among the successful and progress- ive citizens of Salisbury, Mo., who hold a worthy and well earned place in the confidence and respect of their fellow neighbors and acquaintances, is the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. Melvin E. Prescott, his father, was born at Brandan, Vermont, July 4, 1843, but at an early date located in Ill., where he met and in 1861 married Miss Mary J., a daughter of Norman and Susan Mosher, formerly of New York, but now honored citizens of Salisbury, Mo. The birth of our subject occurred at Clinton, DeKlab county, III., September 20, 1861, but when eleven years of age with his parents, located in this county. The death of the father occurred January 10, 1892. In youth, our subject received a fair education, attending the public schools in winter and assisting his ural pursuits in 1881 he has been in the mercantile city meeting with at present being the firm of Pres- dealers in general was the good fort- ject, Nov. 23, '83, marriage to Miss ter of G. P. and (See sketch of F. page 71.) This blessed by the father in agricult- summer. Since actively engaged business in this marked success, senior member of cott & McCurry, merchandise. It une of our sub- to be united in Addie R., daugh- Unice McCurry. B. McCurry on union has been birth of three children, namely, Georgia, aged 12; Willie, aged 9; and Lola, an infant. Religiously, Mr. and Mrs. Prescott have been active
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and consistent members of the C. P. church for a number of years. Socially, our subject is a worthy member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Politically, Mr. Prescott has never had official as- perations, yet he has always taken an active interest in political affairs, supporting the principles of the republican party.
OHN O. DOUGHERTY, the subject of this sketch and a farmer by occupation, well and favorably known in Chariton county for his personal worth and integrity of character, was born near Fayette, Howard county, Mo., March 8, 1835. Joseph Dougherty, the father, was a native of Jessamine county, Kentucky. It was in that county he met and married Miss Cathrine Gatewood, which union resulted in the birth of three children, of whom our subject was the third. It was in 1830 that they moved to this state, locating near Fayette, Mo., where they resided until their death, that of the mother occurring April 30, 1876 and that of the father July 31, 1331. At an early day our subject selected farming and stock raising as his life's occupation, an industry he has followed with commendable success. On December 1, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Celia Bradshear, a most excellent lady of Howard county, Mo. This union has been blessed by the by the birth of six children, as fol- lows : Joseph C., 27; William, 26; Eliza K., 25; Lilburn, 22; Bettie, 20; and Anna C., now 17 years of age. It was in 1883 that he moved to this county, locating about six miles southwest of Salis- bury, Mo. In 1893, desiring the educational, social and religious advantages of a city and at the same time the privileges of continuing his chosen calling, our subject disposed of his interests at that point and purchased a beautiful tract of land just at the edge of Salisbury, where himself and family have since happily resided, enjoying the advantages of both a city and country life.
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RESIDENCE OF JOHN O. DOUGHERTY, ONE MILE WEST OF SALISBURY.
Politically, our subject is a dyed-in-the-wool democrat, whose party loyalty and honesty of conviction has never been questioned. Religiously, he affiliates with the Christian church.
RESIDENCE OF DR. P. E. WILHITE, FOURTH STREET, SALISBURY, MO.
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$ ALISBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL. In none of her publie enter- prises does the city of Salisbury, Mo., feel a juster pride than in her public school. The foundation of her prosperity is the energy and intelligence of her citizens and her public school consti- tutes one of the chief sources of this intelligence. It was established
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