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HARLES A. CLARKSON, though a young man less than thirty years of age, occupies a prominent and honorable position among the enterprising and progressive citizens of Chariton county, having a just cause to be satisfied with his past, and to look with hope for a more than ordinary prosperous future. He was born near Lex-
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ington, Rockbridge county, Va., June 27, 1867, but in the following spring, with his parents, moved to this county locating in Muscle Fork, (See sketch on page 92) where he grew to manhood, receiv- ing the advantages of a good education, in the English branches of the public school, supplemented by a course at the State Normal at War- rensburg, which he finisned in 1886. At the age of 17 years our subject, began teaching as an occupation, which he continued for nine terms, giving excellent satis- faction, to students and pa- trons alike. In January, SANOPRSACD ET LIMITS 1893, Mr. Clarkson erected a suitable building at Dawkins' bridge, Sec. 13-54-18, upon the Chariton river, and opened up a stock of dry goods and groceries, to which he has since profitably devoted his time and attention. Through the instrumentality of C. M. Eccles, at that time deputy postmaster at Salisbury and for whom it was afterwards named, our subject secured the establishment of a post-office at that point, being commissioned postmaster by John Wannamaker, 1st Assistant Postmaster General under the Harrison admistration.
Mr. Clarkson is to be congratulated upon his success in securing the establishment of this office at that point, as it has proven to be of great convenience.
On the 24th of December, 1890, Mr. Clarkson was united in mar- riage to Miss Annettie B. Chapman, a daughter of Edman A. and Ann H. (Chrane) Chapman, highly esteemed and influential citizens of this county. To this union union has been given one child, Chloe A., a bright little daughter, whose birth occurred September 5, 1893. Personally, our subject is a gentleman of high character and of a gen- erous disposition, highly esteemed by his friends and acquaintances throughout the county. Politically, he is a strong advocate of the democratic party.
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MMIST WOODWORK
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BLACKSMITH AND WOODWORK SHOP OF L. P. CUMMINS, PRAIRIE HILL, MO.
LIVER McEUEN, M. D., an able physician and a skillful sur- geon of Shannondale, Mo., thoroughly versed in the knowledge and duties of his profession, was born near Rocheport, Boone county, Mo., November 14, 1866. H. G. McEuen, father of our sub- ject, was born in Montgomery county, Mo., March 23, 1838. In her maidenhood, the mother was a Miss Mattie Richards, of Boone county. By her union to Dr. H. G. McEuen, in 1864, nine children were born, four now living, our subject being the eldest. Soon after his marriage Dr. MeEnen and family located upon a farm in Muscle Fork township, this county, where Oliver grew to manhood. . The father, being a gentleman of excellent education, accorded his children the advantages of the best schools at hand. Upon completing the course of the pub- lic school at home our subject matriculated at the Prichett Institute of Glasgow, Mo., where he remained for two years, going from there to St. Charles college, St Charles, Mo., which he attended an equal time. Having previously chosen the practice of medicine as his occu- pation in life, our subject in 1887 began its study at Columbia, Mo., having attained considerable progress by a course of reading at home under the direction of this father. After one year at the University, he entered the St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons, from which institution he graduated with becoming honors in the spring of
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1889. On leaving school he locat- ted at Musselfork, amid the scenes of his boyhood, where he enjoyed a remunerative patron- age until November '91, when he moved to Shannondale. In addi- to a substantial clientage, our sub- ject is the proprietor of the only drug establishment in his village, which enjoyes a good patronage.
Personally, Dr. MeEnen is a young man thoroughly devoted to his profession, a valuable member of the Chariton County Medical Society and a member of Methodist church. Politically, Dr. McEnen is a staunch supporter of the democratic party and takes a particular interest in local, state and national issues of general importance.
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RESIDENCE OF C. V. STODGELL, ONE-HAL FMILE EAST PRAIRIE HILL, MO.
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SHLEY G. SEARS. Among the highly honored and reputable young business men and citizens of Prairie Hill, worthy of the confidence and respect of the community in which they reside, none stand higher in the estimation of the public than the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He was born near Rolling Home, Randolph county, April 22, 1870, the youngest member of a family of five children of Levi and Rebecca Sears. The father of our subject was also a native of Randolph county, his birth having occurred near Mt. Airy Mo., in 1829, while the mother, whose maiden name was Ash, was born in Mon- roe county. Their marriage oc- curred in 1857. They now reside near Rolling Home, Mo., enjoying the good will and respect of their neighbors and acquaintances.
Ashley G., our subject, was reared upon a farm and attended the district public school, complet- ing his education in 1892 and '93 at the North Missouri Institute, of Salisbury, Mo. On leaving school Mr. Sears accepted a clerical posi- tion in the mercantile establish- ment of W. H. Fawks, at Prairie Hill, Mo., with whom he remained nearly three years. For the past year he has been engaged in the drug business at Prairie Hill, being associated with Jesse O. Richardson, a sketch of whom appears else- where. These gentlemen carry a nice stock of goods and enjoy a nice patronage. Religiously, our subject is a member of the Regular Bap- tist church. Politically, he supports the principles of the democratic party. Socially, he is a valuable member of the A. F. & A. M., K. of E., and K. of M. fraternities in which he takes an active interest for their respective upbuilding.
RED REPPENHAGEN, a representative of that large class of citizens of German birth with whom Chariton county has been so richly favored and whose industry, enterprise and frugality has proven so valuable in the building up and development of the
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county, was born in Schwerin, Mecklinburg, Germany, July 10, 1847. In 1856, accompanied by his parents, John and Anna Reppenhagen, our subject came to the United States, locating in St. Clair county, III .. where he resided until the fall of 1870. John Reppenhagen, the father, was a farmer by occupation. In boyhood, Fred was given the advan- tage of a good school and at an early age learned the harness maker's trade In August of 1868 he was united in marriage to Mary Em- merich, a daughter of C. L. and Annie Emmerich, for many years prominent citizens of St. Clair county, Ill. To Mr. and Mrs. Rep- penhagen have been born seven children, six boys and and one girl, all living, as follows: Charlie L., Fred J., Albert, Martin HI.,
RESIDENCE OF FRED REPPENHAGEN, NEAR SALISBURY, MO.
Ida L., Gus and William W. It was two years after his marriage that our subject moved to this county, settling upon 160 acres of land, section 36-54-17, three and one-half miles northwest of Salisbury, Mo., at that time a raw prairie, where he has since resided. At the present Mr. Reppenhagen owns 210 acres of land well worth $75 per acre, also 80 acres of fine pasture land in the Chariton river bottom.
Politically, our subject, has never taken as prominent and active part in political affairs as some others, yet by his influence he has con- tributed no small part to the work of the republican party, of which he has been a true and loyal supporter. During the late unpleasant-
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ness, our subject was an active participant, and in 1865 enlisted in the 149th Infantry Volunteer, company D., of St. Clair county, Ill.
Socially, Mr. Reppenhagen is a member of the Knights of the Maccabees. Faithful and energetic in the discharge of his duty, hon- est in his conviction and just in his dealings, he is numbered among the leading and substantial citizens of the county.
(OHN G. WAYLAND, a native Missourian, was born in Randolph county, July 7, 1870, his early life was spent upon the farm, where through careful training he was by his father, Jos. H. Wayland, taught to regard as a fundamental truth that all honest labor is honorable. At the age of 19, feeling the need of better school advantages in order to prepare him for life's duties, he entered the Salisbury Academy, where by diligence, per- severance and honest application to his duties, won distinguished honors in the class of '91.
Choosing as his profession, that of pharmacy, he served his apprenticeship during the vaca- tions of '91-2-3 in the store of his brother, Dr. Wayland, of Texas, returning in the spring of each year to pursue his studies at the Academy, laboring as diligently and as successfully as before.
Realizing the importance of the old proverb that "anything worth doing at all is worth doing well" he entered the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in the autumn of '94.
Immediately upon the completion of his junior course, he went before the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy at Kansas City, where after a rigid examination passed with the possible percentage of 100. At this time the Board of directors of Salisbury Academy recognizing his ability as a student, fully tendered him the chair of Natural Sciences in that institution which was very reluctantly accepted. In this capacity the same ruling motto of his life that "nothing is impos-
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sible to industry" was applied, and the ability evidenced by him as an educator, although young, may be comparatively estimated from the fact that the management of the school unanimously tendered him the same position for the ensuing year.
He is a conscientious christian gentleman, identifying himself with the Methodist church; a staunch democrat and an enthusiastic member of the fraternal order, Knights of Pythias.
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RESIDENCE OF J. B. MCNABB, THIRD ST., SALISBURY, MO.
OHN FINNELL, a prominent and influential citizen of Chariton county, engaged in agriculture and stock raising as and occupa- tion, was born near Roanoke, Randolph county, Mo., January 14, 1833, the third of a family of six children, five of whom are now living. Wm. Finnell, the father, was by birth a native of Madison county, Kentucky, but was among the carly settlers of Missouri, coming to this state in 1817. Jane Finnell, mother of our subject, was a native of Tennessee, her maiden name being Goodman.
John Finnell received his education in the district schools of this state and self-reliantly began carly in life to make his way in the world. Reared upon a farm, he selected farming and stock raising as a life's occupation, which he has since followed, barring the period of the late unpleasantness, when he was a member of the Southern
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army. On Dec. 3, 1873, he married Miss Lizzie F. daughter of Cornelius Vaughn, an early settler of Randolph county, from Ken- tucky. This union resulted in the birth of six children, all of whom are now living at home, as follows: Louie E., 22; Aubra G., 20; Reuben F., 18; John C., 16; Agness, 14; and Wm. C. now twelve. The death of the mother occurred June 15, 1894. Politically our sub- ject is a staunch democrat, faithfully advocating and supporting those principles he believes to be right and just. Through diligence and excellent management, Mr. Finnell has become the owner of 240 acres of as fine land as is to be found in the county, section 33-53-16, most of which is highly improved and in a high state of cultivation, in addition to much other property. As a business man, too much cannot be said in commendation of the uprightness, tact and honorable methods followed by Mr. Finnell. Honest in all his dealings, care- ful in his investments, sanguine in temperament and firm in his decis- ions, he commands and receives the respect of his fellow citizens.
HARLES A. CLARKSON, an enterprising, progressive citizen who has liberally contributed of his time, energy and means to the growth and development of the city of Salisbury, Mo., from a village of perhaps a dozen houses to its present social and financial
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position, was born at Quincy, Ill., July 15, 1849. Anselm Clarkson, father of our subject, was born and reared in Virginia. During his life, was married three times, the first occurring in Virginia after which he moved to Kentucky and there reared a family. The second union of our subject occur- red in Kentucky, and in 1845 moved to Adams county, Ill., soon' afterwards suffering the loss of his second wife. In 1848 he was united in married to Miss Sarah Jane Tuttle, of Quincy, III .. by which union two children were born, our subject and a brother, who died when an infant. The death of the father occurred Dec. 28, 1858, in Harrison county Kentucky, while en route to Virginia. The widow and son returned to Illinois and there resided until the fall of '65, when they moved to Fayette, Howard county, Mo., Mrs. Clarkson, having previously united in marriage with Mr. N. S. Brown of Quincy, Ill. In 1866 the family removed to Huntsville where they remained until Nov. '67, when they location in this city. By her last union Mrs. Brown was the mother of three children, namely : Wm. N. Brown, now of Minneapolis, Minn .; Lizzie, now Mrs. Geo. Porter, of Quincy, Ill. ; and JJames H., a resident of this city, Some years after locating here, Mr. and Mrs. Brown moved to Kansas, where the death of the husband occurred, when the mother returned to Salis- bury, Mo., and remained with her children until her death, Decem- ber 28, 1886.
At the age of 16 years Charles A. Clarkson began the trade of a stone mason, an occupation he has since followed, with brick laying, meeting with excellent success. To his enterprise and credit, it may be said that he has contracted the laying of nearly all the present foundations and the erection of a large majority of the brick buildings of Salisbury, Mo. On December 31, 1871 he was united in marriage to Miss Clara Scales, a worthy daughter of John and Sarah Scales, then prominent citizens of this county. This union has been approv-
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ed by the birth of six children, as follows: Ella, now Mrs. W. R. McNabb; Minnie, Clara B., Charles H., Lillie M., and Frankie.
Starting in the world without any means, our subject is to be cou- gratulated upon the success he has accomplished. In addition to a nice home upon second street, Mr. Clarkson is the possessor of much other property in Salisbury Since '91 he has been interested in the liquor business in this city, being associated with Thomas Karcher, although he has not devoted to the business his personal attention. He is also a stockholder and director in the Savings Bank of Salisbury, Mo. Politically he is an enthusiastic democrat, earnestly interested in the success of the principles of his party.
LONZO G. MASON, subject of this sketch, and a gentleman whose entire career has been characterized by energy and sterling in- tegrity, was born in Chester county, Pa., JJune 28, 1850, the son of Lewis G. and Mariah (Randolph) Mason; the 4th of a family of 8 children, 5 of whom are now living. The father of our subject was born in Delaware in 1801 and in youth re- ceived the advantages of a good education, graduating at West Point. His death oc- curred in Dec. 1888, his wife preceding him one year.
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Alonzo G. Mason was reared upon a farm and attended the public schools of the district. At an carly age he learned the trade of a plasterer, a business he yet fol- lows when not engag- ed in agricultural pur- suits. In June, '71, Mr. M. bade his na- tive state adien and started west, landing
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at Huntsville upon the 15th, without means and a stranger in a strange land. A willingness to work, employment was soon found and to quote the language of Mr. Mason, "From that day to this, I have never seen a day that a man who wanted to work couldn't get employ- ment at some priec." On March 8, 1883, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Lucy A., a daughter of Wm. H. and Frances (Har- ris) Lee. Wm. H. Lee was born in Northumberland county, Va., Nov. 9, 1803 and came to Missouri in 1836. His death occurred Jan. 20, 1889. This union has been blessed by the birth of four children; namely, Bessie L., 12; Dovie M., 11; Fannie R., S; and Win. L., now 3 years of age.
For 8 years past our subject has resided near Pleasant Woods, Chariton county, engaged in farming and stock raising, meeting with gratifying results. Politically, Mr. M. is an ardent supporter of the principles of the democratic party, while religiously he is an ac- tive and consistent member of the Methodist church. A man of ener- gy, self-reliance and earnest purpose, ever ready to aid in the local progress and material advancement of the best interests of his home neighborhood and locality, he is esteemed a true American citizen of sterling integrity of character.
HAUNCEY HALL. Among the many bright and promis- ing little gentlemen of Salis- bury, Mo., none stand higher in the estimation of their friends an l acquaintances than Master Chaun- czy JJ. Hall, only child and son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. and Lutitia Hall. Master Chauncey was born March 14, 1889, and for one of his years, gives promise of a use- ful and successful career. In as much as his parents differ politi- cally, Master Chauncey has not yet determined just which of the old parties upon attaining manhood he will support, but will no doubt ar- rive at an intelligent conclusion.
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ILLIAM F. EVANS, a successful farmer and stock raiser of Chariton county and one of its best and most highly respected citizens, was born in Licking county, Ohio, April 21, '54. John Evans, father of our subject, was born in Virginia in 1805; his father a native of Wales and the mother a daughter of Virginia. When John was three years of age his parents located in Muskingum coun- ty, Ohio. In 1826 he was united in marriage to Miss Deborah Camp- bell, locating in Licking county, Ohio. This union resulted in the birth of twelve children, six of whom are now living, but after a mar- ried life of 24 years, his wife died, and in 1851 he was united in mar- riage to Miss Mary Patton, of Coshocton county, Ohio. To them
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were born two sons, our subject being the youngest. In 1861 death again visited the family circle, taking the good wife and mother. In '64 the father was married to a Miss Mildred Reid. His death oceur- red July 4, 1885.
William F. Evans was reared upon a farm, but received excellent school advantages, finishing his education at Granville (Ohio) Univer- sity. In 1876 Mr. Evans was united in marriage to Miss Martha Jane Blount, a most estimable lady and the daughter of Thomas W. and Martha M. (Henslee) Blount, natives of Ohio. To this union has been given eight children, as follows: Mary Della, born Jan. 7, '77;
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John F., deceased; Homer S., born Sept. 22, '81; Nellie F., deceased; Charles L., born Nov. 15, '85; Lula JJ., born Apr. 26, '90; Willie F., born March 3, '92; and Edward L., deceased. In the fall of 1886, Mr. Evans and family moved to this state, settling upon a farm of 190) acres, Sec. 20-53-16. where they have since resided. By his energy, industry and business foresight he has not only greatly improved his purchase but has added to his original tract, until now he has about 300 acres of as productive soil as is to be found in the county. Relig- iously, Mr. and Mrs. Evans are active, consistent members of the Christian church, while politically our subject was reared and has since supported the principles of the republican party. Enterprising, hon- est and progressive, Mr. Evans is a gentleman whose citizenship hon- ors the county in which he resides.
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HARLES C. HAMMOND. Among the young lawyers of Char- iton county, rapidly coming to the front in their chosen profes- sion, is the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He was born near Brunswick, Mo., Aug. 21, 1862, the son of Hon. Charles Hammond, for many years a prom- inent citizen and an able attorney of this county, now a resident of Brunswick. The mother of our subject, a most estimable lady, was, in her maidenhood, Miss Po- cahontas Cabell, the cultured and accomplished daughter of C. J. Cabell, a distinguished Chariton county pioneer citizen. The ear- ly advantages of Charles C. for fitting himself for the activities of life were good, and he had not on- ly the industry, but the qualities of mind to improve them. He oh- tained his education at the public schools of Brunswick, finishing with a course at Westminister Col- lege at Fulton, Mo., and afterwards followed the profession of teach- ing for awhile, which had the effect to make his knowledge of the col- lege curriculum more ready and enduring. In 1883 he began a regu- lar and systematic course of study of the law, under the wise and able
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direction of his father, making such progress in his studies that in Oct. 1886 he felt qualified to make application for admission to the bar, in which he was eminently successful, being admitted by Judge Gavon D. Burgess. A partnership was immediately formed with his father, under the firm name of Hammond & Son, which has since con- tinued with steadily increasing success and reputation, the senior mem- ber at Brunswick and C. C. in charge of the office at Salisbury. A gentleman of untiring energy, a close student and a careful practition- er, our subject commands the confidence and respect of the public, not only in his profession but as a man and citizen. From the very be- ginning he has been thoroughly wedded to his profession and other than the general interest he takes in local, state and national issues, he gives the law his whole time and attention. A man of superior order of ability, he has gained his present prominence as a lawyer by using his talents as a successful farmer uses his plow, industriously and pa- tiently.
On Nov. 10, 1892, it was the happy fortune of our subject to be united in marriage to Miss Kate Ward Houston, daughter of Dr. W. M. and Marie F. (Davis) Houston, and a lady of culture and refinement whose amiable disposition and social graces materially contributes to the entertainment of Salisbury society. In his political convictions our subject is first and last a democrat, and a leader in the councils of his chosen party. Socially, he is a pleasant, companionable gentle- man, and a factor in the progress and advancement of the American nation.
P RAIRIE HILL. Among the many prosperous villages of Chari- ton county, Prairie Hill, situated six miles north and three miles east of Salisbury, in Wayland township, easily takes front rank as a substantial trading point. Exceptionally located upon a high rolling prairie, surrounded by as rich and fertile soil as is to be found in the state, this village has all the advantages essential to make it a substantial business center. The business men and citizens of the community, about 150 strong, are enterprising and progressive and never let an opportunity pass that gives promise of proving beneficial to their interest. The beginning of the town dates from the spring of 1880, when J. H. Foster erected a building and opened up a stock of general merchandise. In 1881 W. H. Fawks opened up a stock of goods for L. C. Moore, which he conducted for two years, when he purchased the business, which he has since conducted for himself.
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Since '83 the village has steadily increased until now it has fourteen business establishments, as follows : Two general stocks of dry goods and groceries, two drug stores, two hardware stores, one furniture es- tablishment, one millinery store, two blacksmith shops, one racket store, one hotel and a restaurant.
The moral and religious influences of the village are exceptionally strong and are being constantly advanced. The Baptist, Christian, Cumberland Presbyterian, Southern Methodist and Holiness people are represented by strong organizations, the Christians, Holiness and Presbyterians having substantial church edifices. In the way of fraternal organizations, the Masonic, Knights of Equity and Modern Woodmen of America, are well represented by flourishing lodges. The educational interests of the village youths receive proper atten- tion and cultivation at a good school, under the efficient charge of Miss Pogne, during the year of '96, the enrollment being forty-five.
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