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sale Dry Goods Company of St. Joseph. During the World War he en- listed in Company I, 4th Missouri Infantry, and was later transferred to the 139th Infantry, 35th Division. He enlisted in April, 1917, and was sent to Camp Clark, at Nevada, and later to Fort Sill, Okla., sailing for overseas in April, 1918, with the 35th Division. Mr. Hicks participated in many important battles and drives. During the Argonne drive he narrowly escaped death when the cook wagon on which he was riding was demolished. The other men with him were killed. Mr. Hicks was mus- tered out of service May 1, 1919. He married Helen Mills, in February, 1918, and they have a son, Carl Jr.
Bernice M. Hicks is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows. He still owns the old home place of 200 acres in New York Township, Caldwell County, which is located two miles southeast of Hamilton. Mr. Hicks is favorably known throughout the county as a man of enterprise and ability. In Hamilton also he is esteemed as a progressive business man. .
Nicholas Bauman, farmer and stockman of Shoal Township, is well known in the county as a man of integrity and industry. He was born in Baden, Germany, Feb. 27, 1863, a son of Nicholas and Barbara (Klein) Bauman, both deceased.
Nicholas and Barbara (Klein) Bauman were the parents of the fol- lowing children: Catherine, the wife of John B. Beerbaum, Shoal Town- ship; Anna, the wife of Jacob Gonsor, Osborn; Lena, the wife of Henry Bauman, Germany; Mary, residing in Germany; Margaret, residing in Germany; and Nicholas, the subject of this sketch.
Nicholas Bauman grew to manhood in Germany, and received his education there. At the age of 18 years he came to the United States, settling in Clinton County, Missouri, where he worked on a farm for about seven years. He then rented land for a few years, later purchasing 20 acres. Mr. Bauman was successful in farming and stock raising, and was soon able to add to his land holdings, piece by piece, until he now owns 280 acres of well improved land. His farm is located one and one-half miles north of Turney, on the Cannon Ball Trail. The farm is well im- proved, with good buildings, granary, garage, and an excellent watering system. Mr. Bauman has Shorthorn cattle and Poland-China hogs. He also raises Rhode Island Red poultry.
On June 11, 1896, Nicholas Bauman married Mary Eckerd, a native of Illinois, and the daughter of Philip and Mary Eckerd. Both Mr. and
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Mrs. Eckerd died in 1897, and are buried in Pauley Cemetery. Mrs. Bau- man attended the district schools near Cameron. To Nicholas and Mary (Eckerd) Bauman five children have been born, as follows: Anna, the wife of Homer Wolfe, of Turney; Charlie, married Dorsey Neff; Ella, Kate, and William, all at home. Mr. and Mrs. Bauman have one grand- child, Stanley Allen Wolfe.
Mr. Bauman has served as school director in District No. 22 for sev- eral years. He is a reliable citizen who is highly esteemed by his fellow citizens in the township.
R. B. Plummer is a successful farmer and stockman of Concord Township, where he owns 515 acres of well improved land and handles high grade stock, and is known as an enterprising and substantial man.
He was born in Clinton County, Nov. 17, 1875, the son of John T. and Willie (Wilkshire) Plummer. John T. Plummer was a native of Scott County, Ky., and came to Missouri in 1856, settling on a farm in Clin- ton County. During the early sixties, Mr. Plummer moved to the farm in Platte Township, now owned by his heirs. Willie (Wilkshire) Plum- mer was born in West Virginia. Her father was on the jury that con- victed John Brown. Mr. and Mrs. John Plummer were the parents of seven children, as follows: James B., now living on home place in Platte Town- Ship, married Clara Jones, deceased ; Stonewall Jackson, married Betty Por- ter, both deceased; Lillian, died in infancy ; Roland, died in infancy ; John Ernest, deceased; R. B., the subject of this sketch; and Willie Garnet, now the wife of Ernest Roloson, now living on the John T. Plummer home place in Platte Township. Mr. Plummer died in 1911, and his wife died in 1901. They are both buried in Perrin.
R. B. Plummer grew up on his father's farm in Clinton County, and attended the district schools. He then began farming on the home place, where he remained for five years, after which he moved to Kansas City. In 1906, Mr. Plummer returned to Clinton County, and located on his present farm, where he owns 515 acres of land. He is well known throughout the county as a breeder of high grade stock.
Mr. Plummer married Miss Julia Porter, a daughter of W. S. and Mary (Thornhill) Porter, natives of Virginia, and pioneer settlers of Platte County. Mr. and Mrs. Porter were the parents of eight children, as follows: Kemp B .; Gertie; John W .; Minnie; Mrs. Plummer; Macy ; Alice; and William Longfield. Mr. Porter died in 1914, and his widow now lives on the home place. To R. B. and Julia (Porter) Plummer six
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children have been born, as follows: R. B., at home; Helen Louise; Fran- cis W .; Philip H .; David Porter; and John William Plummer.
Mr. Plummer belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Plummer is an enterprising citizen, well liked in the community.
John M. Adams, a well-known farmer and stock breeder of Shoal Township, was born three miles northeast of Turney, Dec. 26, 1868. He is a son of Merideth and Melissa (Miner) Adams.
Merideth Adams was a native of Kentucky, born Jan. 15, 1815. He was a son of Daniel Adams, and one of the pioneer settlers of Clinton County, settling in Shoal Township, where he lived until the time of his death in 1871. His wife was born Dec. 25, 1843, at Marion, Ind. To Merideth and Melissa (Miner) Adams three children were born, as fol- lows: N. L., Whittier, Cal .; John M., the subject of this sketch; and Elizabeth J. Phillips, Seattle, Wash. Some time after the death of Meri- deth Adams, Mrs. Adams married J. P. Price, now living in Wilsonville, Neb., and to this union seven children were born, as follows: Maud, Wil- sonville, Neb .; Florence Leona, the wife of Dr. J. L. Hoylman, Hastings, Neb .; Julia Genevieve, the wife of Harry Crowley, Naponee, Neb .; Della May, deceased; Ethel Evona, the wife of Edward- Cook, Warren, Ariz .; Nancy Estella, the wife of Jack Kelley, Hastings, Neb .; and James Ster- ling, Wichita Falls, Tex.
John M. Adams has lived in Missouri during his entire life. He re- ceived his education in the district schools, and has always been engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Adams has owned his present farm since 1889, it formerly being owned by J. P. Price. It is a 75-acre tract, and is located on the Cannon Ball Trail. Mr. Adams is widely known throughout the county.
On Feb. 24, 1892, John M. Adams married Ida Virginia Trussell, a daughter of Jonah T. and Lydia Rebecca (Watson) Trussell. Both Mr. and Mrs. Trussell were natives of Jefferson County, W. Va. Mrs. Trus- sell died in 1873, and Mr. Trussell later married Elizabeth Daily, and came to Missouri in 1885, settling in Shoal Township, Clinton County. He later returned to Virginia, where he died Jan. 17, 1897. To John M. and Ida Virginia (Trussell) Adams two children have been born, as fol- lows: Eva Melissa, wife of Dr. Cline McWilliams, Kansas City, Kas .; and Minnie Elizabeth, the wife of Ed Wittwer, Shoal Township.
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Mr. Adams has in his possession a cottonwood log used for packing meat in during the pioneer days. His father made it, and it has been used for over 60 years. This was made when barrels were practically unknown. Mr. Adams also has a rocking chair which was made in 1813.
Mr. Adams has achieved success in life because of his standards of good business, his community loyalty and his industry and determina- tion. He is a citizen of whom the community is justly proud.
Bernard L. Myers is an enterprising and practical farmer and stock- man, living just north of Turney, in Shoal Township. He was born in Caldwell County, Sept. 4, 1853, a son of W. A. and Elizabeth (Harter) Myers.
W. A. Myers was a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer settler of Ohio. He later moved to Missouri, settling in Caldwell County, where he lived during the remainder of his life. John Myers, the father of W. A. Myers, served as sheriff of Caldwell County for two terms. During the Civil War W. A. Myers enlisted in the Missouri Militia and served for a time. He died in Kansas City and is buried at Cowgill. Mrs. Myers died at Mirabile in 1863. W. A. and Elizabeth (Harter) Myers were the parents of five children, as follows: Bernard L., the subject of this sketch; Lerah, deceased, was the wife of William Holland; Samuel; Mrs. Julia Florence, Rigdon; and one child.died in infancy.
Bernard L. Myers was educated in the district schools of Caldwell County and has followed farming all his life. When a young man he worked by the month, doing farm work, and in 1884 purchased his pres- ent home, which consists of 93 acres of good farm land, and modern buildings and equipment. Mr. Myers was a successful stockman of Clin- ton County for many years. His farm adjoins the town of Turney.
Mr. Myers was married in 1878 to Mary Elizabeth Potter, a daughter of William H. and Mary Potter. Mr. Potter died about 42 years ago, and his widow now resides in Turney. To Bernard L. and Mary Elizabeth (Potter) Myers five children were born, as follows: Rev. William Leslie, further mention of whom is made below; Samuel Ezra, married Mamie Perkins, residing in Kansas; Albert, married Myrtle Shreves, residing in Turney; Mary Eva Elizabeth, at home with her father; and Oliver D., married Elizabeth Heinz.
Rev. William Leslie Myers is the pastor of the Methodist Church of Hannibal. He married Lillie May Shreves, deceased, and later Mary Mc-
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Call. By his first marriage, Rev. Myers has three children: Charles L., Paul, and Ray.
Mrs. Bernard L. Myers died Aug. 12, 1921, and is buried at Turney. Mr. Myers belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and is a member of the Methodist Church. He is a substantial citizen, who has made a success in life by virtue of his energy, his progressive ideals and his enter- prising methods in his business.,
W. E. Howell, the well-known and efficient secretary of the North Missouri Fair, which is held annually at Hamilton, is a native of Missouri. He was born in Bynumbille, Chariton County, Dec. 2, 1874, the son of William A. and Anna (Evans) Howell.
William A. Howell was a native of New Jersey, and his wife was born in Ohio. He died in Chariton County, and his widow now resides in New Cambria.
W. E. Howell was reared in Bynumbille, and attended the public schools. He learned the harness business at Macon City, serving an ap- prenticeship there. He has been engaged in the harness business for the past 30 years, having owned a shop at New Cambria for 17 years, and the shop at Hamilton for the past four years.
On Dec. 22, 1899, Mr. Howell married Laura Duss, a native of New Cambria, and a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Mullett) Duss, both deceased. To W. E. and Laura (Duss) Howell two children have been born, as follows: William R., a student in Hamilton High School; and Chester Maurice, who will enter high school in the fall of 1922.
W. E. Howell is now serving his third year as secretary of the North Missouri Fair. This fair is held annually at Hamilton, having been organ- ized in 1919. The first president was John D. Swetzer, and he still holds that office. H. G. Zuesenbury served as first secretary of the fair. Mr. Howell was one of the organizers of the Macon County Fair at New Cambria. and served as its secretary for 11 years. L. E. Reedy is now secretary of the Macon County Fair. The North Missouri Fair was incor- porated for $25,000.00. The fair in 1921 cost $20,000.00, including pre- miums and operating expenses. The association owns 40 acres of land and a splendid half-mile track, which is no doubt the best in northern Missouri. Water is piped to all buildings on the grounds, and a lighting system. representing an investment of $3,500.00, has been installed. The grandstand has a seating capacity for 3,000 people. The North Missouri Fair is a popular attraction in Missouri, the crowds numbering as many
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as 18,000 people annually. Mr. Howell claims that the success of this fair is due to the co-operation of the Hamilton business men and the farmers of the entire community, as well as the neighboring towns.
Mr. Howell is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is an alderman of the west ward. Mrs. Howell served as secretary of the New Cambria Fair for two years, in the absence of her husband. She proved very capable in the position. Mr. Howell is a progressive and enterprising citizen, and one of the leading business men of the county.
J. F. Parrish, mayor of Hamilton, and prominent business man, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Vinton County. Ohio, March 13, 1881, and is a son of Frank and Sarah F. (Johnson) Parrish.,
Frank Parrish was born in Vinton County, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1858, a son of Thomas and Emily (Reynolds) Parrish. Thomas Parrish died in 1907, and his widow is now living in Carroll, Ohio, and is 83 years of age. Frank Parrish came to Missouri in 1883, locating in Hamilton, where he was a blacksmith for many years. In 1903, he became engaged in the hardware business with his son, J. F. Parrish, the subject of this sketch. The store then was located where the Hicks Furniture Company now is. It is now located two doors south and occupies a two-story building. The Parrish & Son Hardware Company is one of the prominent and successful business houses of Hamilton.
Frank and Sarah F. (Johnson) Parrish have two children, as follows: J. F .. the subject of this sketch; and Mrs. C. C. Johnson, Hamilton.
J. F. Parrish came to Hamilton with his parents in 1883, and attended the Hamilton schools and Missouri Wesleyan College, at Cameron, and was graduated from the commercial course there. He has been engaged in business with his father since 1903, being the junior member of the firm. In April, 1921, J. F. Parrish was elected mayor of Hamilton, which office he now holds. At the time of his nomination he was in Kansas City. Mr. Parrish was endorsed by both political parties, and has proven a capable and efficient mayor of Hamilton. In 1921 a free tourist camp was established in the city park of Hamilton, it being one of the first to be established on the Pike's Peak Highway.
Mr. Parrish has served on the board of directors of the Western Retail Implement, Vehicle and Hardware Association, and also on the board of the Missouri Retail Hardware Association, for the past three years. He stands foremost among the business men of the county. The
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commanding position of the city of Hamilton as a retail city has been brought about by the efforts of Mr. Parrish. He is a progressive and enterprising citizen, as well as an efficient mayor.
John Houghton is one of Hamilton's prominent and successful busi- ness men. He was born in Fairview Township, Caldwell County, May 17, 1875, the son of Judge Ira and Nettie (Kautz) Houghton.
Ira Houghton was a son of Otis and Eley S. Houghton. He was born in Jefferson County, New York, June 19, 1845. His wife, Nettie (Kautz) Houghton, was born in Rising Sun, Ind., Feb. 16, 1847. They were mar- ried Dec. 23, 1869, and to this union the following children were born: Jessie, Edith, George O., Ira A., Mary H .. Elcy A., Eugene, and James, the subject of this sketch. During the Civil War, Ira Houghton became a member of Company C, 20th New York Cavalry, and served throughout the war. He then returned to his home and took up agricultural pursuits. In 1866 he came to Caldwell County, where he became a prominent farmer and stockman. Mr. Houghton also shipped a great deal of stock. He became the owner of 435 acres of land in Fairview Township. Caldwell County, where he made his home until his removal to Hamilton. Mr. Houghton served as county judge of Caldwell County, and was in his second term at the time of his death, in 1912. His wife died in 1915.
Otis Houghton, the grandfather of John Houghton, subject of this sketch, was born in Jefferson County, N. Y .. Nov. 8, 1811. He was a son of Elijah and Lucy (Haskell) Houghton, both natives of Massachusetts. Both the Houghtons and Haskells were of old Massachusetts families, and of English extraction. They removed to Jefferson County, N. Y., from Harvard, Worcester County, Mass .. in 1810. Elijah Houghton died in LeRoy, N. Y., in 1811, when his son, Otis, was but three months old. His widow later married Francis Herrick, after which she moved to Otsego County, N. Y .. where Mr. Herrick died ten years later. The family then returned to Antwerp, N. Y., where the mother kept house for two of her sons, Otis and another brother. Otis Houghton married Eley Sword, June 13, 1841. She was born April 10, 1820, and died Oct. 24, 1851. On Feb. 17, 1852, Otis Houghton married Autha Holland, who was born in England May 15, 1819. She died Sept. 26, 1884, leaving two children, Sophia and Lucy. By his first marriage, Otis Houghton had five children, as follows: James, further mention of whom is made below; Irving. Ira, Mary, and George. James Houghton was born in Jefferson County, N. Y., March 24, 1842. In 1865 he settled in New York Township, and was
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recognized as one of the first Yankees to locate in Caldwell County after the war. He located in section 1 and was a successful farmer and stock- man, owning 300 acres of land. He married Jan. 20, 1875, Amy J. Hall, and to this union one daughter was born, Katie E. Houghton, who now lives in Hamilton.
John Houghton was reared in Fairview Township, Caldwell County, and attended the public schools. After completing his education, he was associated with the Hamilton Savings Bank for nine years. In 1906 he purchased the Hiram Tilley furniture and undertaking business of Hamil- ton, which he now operates. Mr. Houghton carries a complete line of rugs, draperies, and furniture, and is also a funeral director.
In March, 1903, John Houghton married Nettie Lampson, a daughter of George and Hattie Lampson. Mr. Lampson was for many years cashier of the Hamilton Savings Bank. He is now deceased, and his widow resides in Hamilton. To John and Nettie (Lampson) Houghton four children have been born, as follows: Christine, a student at Stephens College, Columbia; Rudolph, attending school; John R., and Ira Lampson, at home.
Mr. Houghton belongs to the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias. He is an energetic man and prominent in the affairs of his township, and the Houghton family stands high in the community.
E. J. Decker, manager of the Hamilton Lumber Company, is a lead- ing and influential citizen of Hamilton. He was born in Livingston County, Ill., Feb. 28, 1873, a son of W. P. and Mary Ann (Craft) Decker. W. P. Decker died in Cass County in 1919, and his wife died in 1875 in Illinois. E. J. Decker, the subject of this sketch, has a brother, George W. Decker, living at Parsons, Kan., and associated with the International Harvester Company.
E. J. Decker attended the public schools in Dennis, Kan., working his way through school by working on a farm to pay his board. He has taken care of himself since he was 13 years of age. In 1901 he worked as a lumber man, having charge of a yard at Inola, Okla. Mr. Decker was later connected with the Frisco Railroad at Kansas City for about two years, and later with the Clark and Bates Lumber Company there. He came to Hamilton in 1912, having been appointed manager of the Hamil- ton Lumber Company, then known as the Colby Mercantile Company. Mr. Decker is an excellent manager, and the company does a good business,
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owing to his business ability, which he acquired in his experience in the lumber business.
Mr. Decker married Carrie Elizabeth Smeeton, a native of Columbus, Kan., and a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Stacy) Smeeton. Mr. Smeeton died in Kansas City, and his widow now resides with her chil- dren. To E. J. and Carrie E. (Smeeton) Decker a son has been born, Clifford Donovan, who was graduated from Hamilton high school in 1922.
Mr. Decker is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Yeoman Lodge. He has served as alderman of Hamilton for two years. While living at Inola, Okla., Mr. Decker served as assistant postmaster and also as city clerk. He is well and favorably known in Hamilton and throughout the county.
The Hamilton Lumber Company was originally the W. F. Colby plant. Mr. Colby died in January, 1912, after which the plant was sold to T. W. Ballew, and two years later to the Saunders Turner Lumber Company. It was then incorporated as the Turner Lumber and Invest- ment Company, the Hamilton Lumber Company being one of its branches. Lumber yards are located in the following places: Liberty, Hamilton, Chillicothe, Bucklin, Polo, Sumner, Reece, Kan., and Baldwin, Kan. Head- quarters of the firm are in the New York Life building of Kansas City. The Hamilton Lumber Company carries a complete line of building materials, including hardware and paints.
V. V. Cash, a leading and successful merchant of Hamilton, was born in Hamilton, March 28, 1893, the son of Robert S. and Pattie E. (Vaughn) Cash, natives of Kentucky. The latter came to Missouri with her parents when she was a small child. She taught school at Breckenridge for sev- eral years prior to her marriage. Robert S. Cash died at Hamilton in 1905, and his widow now resides in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Cash were the parents of two children: Anita, the wife of H. H. Tibbetts, Hamilton; and V. V., the subject of this sketch.
V. V. Cash grew up in Hamilton, and was graduated from Hamilton High School in the class of 1911. He then attended Oberlin College in 1912 and 1913, and the University of Missouri in 1914. In 1915 Mr. Cash- went to Cowgill, where he was in business for six years, later locating in Hamilton. The Cash Mercantile Company was organized in 1921, and is located on Davis and Mill streets. It was organized by V. V. Cash and H. H. Tibbetts. The Cash Mercantile Company carries a complete line of
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dry goods, shoes, and other furnishings. It is one of the most attractive stores of the city.
In September, 1915, Mr. Cash married Mae Parker, a daughter of Frank L. and Flora Parker. For several years Mr. Parker was sheriff of Caldwell County. He died at Hamilton in 1917. His widow now resides in Hamilton. To V. V. and Mae (Parker) Cash two children have been born: Billie Francis, and Robert S.
H. H. Tibbetts, Mr. Cash's business partner, is a native of Michigan. He is a man of varied business experience, and he and Mr. Cash have built up an excellent business since coming to Hamilton. They are among the energetic young men of the county, and successful in their work.
Mr. Cash belongs to the Masonic Lodge of Hamilton and is a member of the Knights Templar of Cameron. He is a progressive young man and is widely and favorably known.
C. N. Stucker, a successful business man of Cameron, was born in Clinton County, and is a son of Abram and Ella (Charlton) Stucker. He was born Dec. 1, 1873.
Abram Stucker is a native of Holmes County, Ohio. He came to Shoals Township, Clinton County, in 1864, bringing his wife and family. Mr. Stucker lived on his farm near Cameron until 1884, when he moved to Cameron, where he now resides. Mr. Stucker is a veteran of the Civil War. Mrs. Stucker died June 23, 1914, and is buried in Packard Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Stucker were the parents of four children, as follows: E. C., resides in Seattle, Wash .; Mary, deceased; C. N., the subject of this sketch ; and Mrs. Ora Hainline, ersides in Cameron.
C. N. Stucker was reared on his father's farm and received his educa- tion in the public schools and also attended Missouri Wesleyan College. After completing his education, Mr. Stucker was engaged in the feed busi- ness with his father for a short time, after which he worked with J. B. Russell in the lumber business. After two years, he went into the grocery business, where he remained for 10 years. For the past nine years Mr. Stucker has been in the clothing business in Cameron. He handles men's clothing and furnishings. Mr. Stucker has been successful in this line of work, and has two clerks employed in his store.
Mr. Stucker married Miss Xantha L. Miller, a daughter of A. N. and Zilla (Minzie) Miller, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Mrs. Stucker was born near Amity and attended Missouri Wesleyan College.
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