History of Clinton and Caldwell Counties, Missouri, Part 32

Author: Johnston, Carrie Polk, 1865-
Publication date: 1923
Publisher: Topeka ; Indianapolis : Historical Publishing Company
Number of Pages: 924


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MR. AND MRS. ABRAM STUCKER


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Mr. Stucker has served as city collector of Cameron since 1910, and has been a capable official, as his election for six successive terms proves. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a 32nd degree Mason.


The Cash Clothing Company is one of the substantial business houses of Cameron. Mr. Stucker is a progressive and enterprising citizen and he is well and favorably known in Clinton County.


John H. Cowley, manager of the North Missouri Lumber Company, is a prominent and successful business man of Hamilton. He was born in Lincoln Township, Caldwell County, June 21, 1873, the son of Alfred and Hannah A. (Carter) Cowley.


Alfred Cowley was a native of England. He came to the United States with his parents when seven years of age, settling in Massachu- setts, where he was reared. He married Hannah A. Carter in Harrisburg, Pa., then moving to Wisconsin. Later, in 1865, the Cowleys removed to Caldwell County, purchasing a section of land in Lincoln Township, which Mr. Cowley improved. He then purchased the adjoining farm of 120 acres. His wife died about 30 years ago and he later married Mrs. Anna Percy, a resident of Cowgill. Mr. Cowley moved to Cowgill some time before his second marriage. He died there in 1900, and his second wife died in 1920. To Alfred and Hannah A. (Carter) Cowley the following children were born: C. A., Cottonwood Falls, Kan .; George B., Cowgill; A. A., Polo; John H., the subject of this sketch ; Ben F., Leesville, La .; and Samuel R., Holcomb, Kan.


John H. Cowley was reared on his father's farm in Caldwell County and attended the district schools. He also attended the Cowgill high school. Mr. Cowley then learned the printer's trade, which he followed for 20 years, after which he became connected with the Vernon Lumber Company at Hymers, La., having charge of the commissary department. In 1904 he opened a retail lumber yard at Lees Summit. for the Saunders Turner Lumber Company of Kansas City. Mr. Cowley also had charge of a lumber yard for the same company at Milan for three years. In 1910 he was appointed manager of the North Missouri Lumber Company at Hamil- ton, which position he now holds.


The North Missouri Lumber Company has been in business for 50 years. It was formerly known as the Hannibal Saw Mill Company. The offices of the company are located at Hannibal, and the firm has lumber yards in 14 towns of nothern Missouri, as follows: Macon, Shelbina,


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Chillicothe, Brookfield, Tarkio, King City, Novelty, Breckenridge, Mead- ville, Hamilton, McFall, Shelbyville, Harris. and Clarence. The present officers of the company are: W. B. Pettibone, president; J. W. Nicely, secretary and treasurer; John E. Jones, assistant secretary and treasurer; John Atwell, manager of retail yards and auditor; and John H. Cowley, manager, Hamilton yard.


In November, 1901, John H. Cowley married Willie M. Creason, a daughter of D. A. and Eliza (Monroe) Creason, both deceased. Mrs. Cow- ley was born in Livingston County, and was graduated from Chillicothe high school.


Mr. Cowley is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He is president of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and was the first sec- retary of the club. The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce spent $7,000 during its first year, promoting the community of Hamilton, and the club was responsible to a great degree in the establishing of the North Mis- souri Fair. Mr. Cowley is a progressive citizen. He is well known in Hamilton and the surrounding country, and has many friends.


Clarence A. Greene, president and manager of the Missouri Dry Goods Company of Hamilton, is a native of Hamilton. He was born May 5, 1881, and is a son of Clarence A. and Lucy E. (Niles) Greene. Clarence A. Greene, Sr., was a native of New York, and an early settler of Missouri.


Clarence A. Greene, Sr., was a graduate of Wabash College, Indiana, and was ordained a minister in the Presbyterian Church. However, on account of poor health, Mr. Greene was never able to follow his vocation, although he had charge of the services in Hamilton on many occasions. He was 29 years of age at the time of his death. He died at Hamilton in 1881, and his widow now resides in Portland, Ore.


Clarence A. Greene, the subject of this sketch, was reared and edu- cated in Hamilton, being graduated from Hamilton high school in the class of 1899. His first business venture was the First National Bank of Hamilton, where he was engaged as bookkeeper, assistant cashier and director. He remained there for seven years. Mr. Green then opened a general store at Nettleton, where he remained for 17 months, then selling out and moving to Colorado, where he was associated with the main office of the Standard Oil Company at Pueblo. Some time later he was in the mercantile business at Olathe, Colo. In 1911, Mr. Greene returned to Hamilton, and established his present business. He has been unusually successful and is widely known throughout the state. Mr.


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Greene is one of the largest advertisers of the county, and his trade extends into Clinton, Daviess, and DeKalb counties. His method backed by quality have brought him a splendid business, which reaches far beyond the confines of his own community.


On July 12, 1905, Clarence A. Greene married Grace E. Bainter, a daughter of H. L. and Anna Bainter. Mrs. Greene is a native of Ohio, but was reared and educated in Hamilton, being a graduate of Hamilton high school in the class of 1903. To Clarence A. and Grace E. (Bainter) Greene one child has been born, Janice.


Clarence A. Greene, Jr., has served as president of the Ad Club of Hamilton, and is one of the leading citizens of the city. The Missouri Dry Goods Company of Hamilton was incorporated with a capital of $20,000.00 in 1911. It carries a complete line of women's and children's wear, including footwear which he handles exclusively. This is the largest store of its kind in Caldwell County, and under the competent manage- ment of Mr. Greene, has a fine patronage.


George L. McPherson, a prominent and successful business man of Hamilton, was born in Arlington, Ill., March 21, 1867, the son of Philip and Mary Ellen (Lear) McPherson.


Philip McPherson was a native of Hunderton County, N. J., born April 27, 1826. He served during the Mexican War, enlisting at the age of 20 years. He also enlisted during the Civil War. being a lieutenant in the 3rd Indiana Infantry. He was wounded during a siege at Tupelo, Miss. Before the close of the war, Mr. McPherson was appointed captain. After the war, he returned to Indiana, where he was engaged in the contracting business. Several years later, he came to Missouri, settling in Caldwell County, where he purchased 80 acres of land, and did general farming. To Philip and Mary Ellen (Lear) McPherson three children were born, as follows: George L., the subject of this sketch; Matilda, the wife of Frank Tuti, St. Joseph; and Frank. Atchison, Kan. Mr. McPherson died April 13, 1920, at the age of 94 years. His wife died in 1894.


George L. McPherson was reared in Illinois and Missouri, and attended the district schools. He followed farming until he was 22 years old, coming then to Hamilton, where he became engaged in the barber business, which he followed for 17 years. Mr. McPherson then purchased the E. W. Galpin produce house. which he now operates. He is a dealer in all kinds of metal, as well as poultry, eggs, and other creamery products.


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Mr. McPherson has built up a fine business and is widely known through- out the county.


On July 26, 1893, Mr. McPherson married Sudie Hopson, a daughter of George and Julia Hopson, both deceased. To this union one child has been born, Glenn D. McPherson. He was born Jan. 29, 1895, at Hamil- ton. On April 3, 1917, he married Nora Bainter, a daughter of H. L. and Harriet Bainter, and to this union a daughter has been born, Jean Louise. Glenn McPherson has been associated in business with his father since 1914.


George L. McPherson belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the Inde- dependent Order of Odd Fellows; his son belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He is one of Hamilton's most progressive citizens.


The site on which Mr. McPherson's business is located was formerly the home of A. G. Davis, the founder of Hamilton. On this place is the original well, 80 feet deep, which supplied water to the city of Hamilton in the pioneer days and the water is still good.


Col. J. W. Harper, Civil War veteran, is one of Hamilton's most prominent pioneers. He was born in Huron County, Ohio, July 13, 1839, the son of Joseph and Susan (Williams) Harper. Joseph Harper was a merchant in Huron County, Ohio, for many years. He later moved to DeKalb County, Ill., where he followed farming the remainder of his life. He died at the age of 60 years, and his wife lived to be 90 years of age. To Joseph and Susan (Williams) Harper eight children were born, all of whom are deceased except Col. J. W., the subject of this sketch. Those deceased are: Jerome, Orlando, George, Lucy, Adaline, Julia, and Esther.


J. W. Harper was reared on his father's farm in Illinois, and attended school at Belvidere, Ill. He was then engaged in the mercantile business in Belvidere, Ill., until the time of the Civil War, when he enlisted in Com- pany I, 15th Illinois Cavalry. Three months after his enlistment, he was transferred to the 9th Illinois Cavalry, and his regiment saw service in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and other states. Colonel Harper took part in 140 battles and skirmishes during the war, and was wounded at Nash- ville, Tenn. He was promoted from captain to colonel for his bravery in holding a gorge in Tennessee, after General Hatch had been cut off with two regiments and no supply of ammunition. Colonel Harper was mustered out of service in 1865, having served for four years. After the close of the war, he returned to Illinois and later, in 1868, moved to Hamil- ton, where he has since lived. Colonel Harper became a leading farmer


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and stockman, owning 320 acres of well improved land. He specialized in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle, having registered stock. His herd num- bered 100 head at one time, and for many years he held an annual sale on his farm. About 20 years ago, Colonel Harper located in Hamilton. He has served as county judge of Caldwell County for two terms, and also as sheriff and county collector. Colonel Harper supervised the build- ing of the court house at Kingston. He organized the Hamilton Coal Company, being its first president. Colonel Harper also served as rep- resentative to the legislature from 1872 until 1880.


Colonel Harper was married at the age of 21 years, in 1860, to Frances Agnes Allen, a native of New York. Mrs. Harper died June 22, 1921, and is buried in Highland Cemetery. To Col. J. W. and Frances A. (Allen) Harper seven children were born, as follows: Irving Eugene, Hamilton ; Mary Susas, the wife of Frank Hooker, Hamilton; Bertha Jane, deceased ; Lena, deceased; Daisy, deceased; Myrtle, deceased; and Francis Joseph, married Victoria Sanderson, Hamilton. Colonel Harper has three grand- children.


Colonel Harper belongs to the Masonic Lodge, having joined at Belvi- dere, Ill., before enlisting in the Civil War. He is progressive and public spirited, and has always stood ready to do his part for the betterment and upbuilding of his town and county. He is well known and highly esteemed throughout Caldwell County.


Roswell F. Whitman, leading jeweler and optometrist of Hamilton, was born in New Hartford, N. Y., Aug. 22, 1857, the son of Charles E. and Catherine (Hastings) Whitman.


Charles E. Whitman was a native of New York, where he lived dur- ing his entire life. During the Civil War, he served in Company F, New York Infantry, having enlisted from Madison County, N. Y. While in the army, Mr. Whitman was promoted to captain. He died in Schenec- tady, N. Y., in 1882. His wife died in 1902. She was also a native of New York.


Roswell F. Whitman was reared and educated in New York, being graduated from Schenectady high school and from the Chaffie Business College of Oswego, N. Y., in the class of 1877. Mr. Whitman attended the South Bend College of Optometry in 1906, and later was graduated from the Needles Institute of Optometry in Kansas City. He is now one of the most prominent optometrist of northern Missouri. In 1882, Mr. Whit- man became associated with L. L. Griggsby in the jewelry business in


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Hamilton, and later with A. G. Howard. Several years later, Mr. Whit- man retired from business, on account of poor health, and lived on a farm for a time. He then moved to Hamilton, where he opened a jewelry store several years ago. Mr. Whitman carries an excellent stock of high grade jewelry, and has a fine business. He now has his home in Hamilton, it being one of the attractive residence of Hamilton.


On June 12, 1889, Mr. Whitman married Mittie B. Penney, a daugh- ter of Rev. J. C. and Fannie (Paxton) Penney. Rev. Penney was born and reared near Mirabile, his father being Eli Penney, one of the pioneer settlers of Missouri. Rev. Penney was a Baptist minister. Mrs. Whit- man has a brother, J. C. Penney, who owns and operates 371 chain stores in the United States. To Roswell F. and Mittie B. (Penney) Whitman six children have been born, as follows: Roswell Frank, Jr., operating a Penney store in Oregon; James Russell, operating a Penney store in Water- town, Wis .; Don E., further mention of whom is made below; Hazel, a graduate of Columbia University, New York, in the class of 1922, being an honor student there; Annetta, who will be graduated from Stephens College, Columbia, in the class of 1923; and Marion, who will be graduated from Hamilton high school in the class of 1923. Don E. Whitman served during the World War in Company E, 88th Division. He was overseas for more than a year, being stationed at Metz when the armistice was signed. While in France, Mr. Whitman took part in many important battles and drives. He was promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant just as the war ended. He now operates a Penney store in Bemidji, Minn.


Mr. Whitman belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and is a trustee of the Baptist Church of Hamilton. He has served as mayor of Hamilton for one and one-half years, and as alderman for six years. Mr. Whitman is well and favorably known in Hamilton, and takes an interest in the affairs of the town.


J. C. Penney, Mrs. Whitman's brother, is a native of Hamilton. He was born in 1876. At the age of 19 years he went to Colorado on account of his poor health. While there, he became connected with the Johnson & Callahan Golden Rule Stores. Later, he was sent to Kemmerer, Wyo., as manager of one of the stores. Mr. Penney purchased the store some time later, and organized the J. C. Penney Company. He has been a remarkable success in his business, and Caldwell County is proud of his record. Mr. Penney has a home in White Plains, N. Y., and a winter home in Miami, Fla.


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Floyd T. Sweem, an enterprising citizen of Hamilton, was born March 14, 1894, eight miles south of Cameron. He is a son of C. D. and Cynthia (Stanfield) Sweem.


C. D. Sweem was born in Ray County, Feb. 22, 1863. He learned the blacksmith trade from his brother, John Sweem, serving an apprentice- ship of seven years. For a few years Mr. Sweem carried on farming in Ray and Caldwell Counties, but in 1897 he moved to Cameron, where he now resides. For the past eight years he has operated and owned a black- smith shop in Cameron, and he has been very successful. To C. D. and Cynthia (Stanfield) Sweem six children have been born, as follows: John, Hamilton; David, farmer, Caldwell County; Rufus, deceased; Floyd, the subject of this sketch; Myrtle, the wife of Joseph Flanders, Cameron; and Irvin, a graduate of Cameron High School in the class of 1922.


Floyd T. Sweem was educated in Cameron, and learned the blacksmith trade at Hamilton while there with a brother, John. He then worked in Cameron for two years, then coming to Hamilton, where he now owns a fine shop. All motors in Mr. Sweem's shop are operated by electricity, and other modern appliances. He employs two assistants, and has a profitable business.


Mr. Sweem married Bernice Ford, a daughter of M. B. and Elsie Ford. Mr. Ford is marshall of Osborn. To Floyd T. and Bernice (Ford) Sweem two children have been born, Edna Pearl, and Oland Floyd.


Mr. Sweem is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Cameron. He is a substantial citizen and stands high in the community and county.


Samuel Harding, although a new comer in the business life of Hamil- ton, promises to be among the prominent and successful citizens. He was born in Decatur, Iowa, and is a son of Benjamin and Eliza (Haskins) Harding, both deceased.


Samuel Harding was reared in Crescent, Iowa, and received his educa- tion there. He has had 28 years of business experience, 18 years of which were spent with John Beno, of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mr. Harding later established his own store there, handling men's furnishings and shoes. He located in Hamilton June 3, 1922, his store being the newest of its kind in Hamilton. Mr. Harding is a man of thorough experience, and he has taken his place among the enterprising business men of the city.


Mr. Harding married Jane Adams, a daughter of Robert and Euphemia (Currie) Adams. Mr. Adams is deceased, and his widow now lives in


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Crescent, Iowa. To Samuel and Jane (Adams) Harding the following children have been born: Stella, the wife of John Lentell, Davenport, Iowa; and Floyd C. Harding. Floyd C. Harding served in the National Guards during the Spanish-American War, and also during the World War. He was stationed at Fort Snelling, Minn., and later at Camp Fun- ston, as a trainer of soldiers. He is a captain. Since the close of the World War he has spent two and one-half years in China, and is now at Camp Lewis, Wash. Captain Harding married Edith Dovey, a native of Plattsmouth, Neb., and to this union one child has been born, Margaret Jane. Mr. and Mrs. Harding also had a daughter, Zelpha, deceased, who was the wife of Lee G. Jacobson, Council Bluffs, Iowa.


Mr. Harding is a substantial and reliable citizen of the community.


Robert Allen Pickett, a leading farmer and stockman of Platte Town- ship, Clinton County, and the proprietor of Golden Hoof Stock Farm, was born on the farm where he now resides. He is the son of Joseph H. and Mariam (Warren) Pickett.


Joseph H. Pickett was a native of Clay County, and settled in Clin- ton County after the Civil War. He served throughout the war. Mr. Pickett became a prominent farmer and stockman, owning 320 acres of land at the time of his death. He died in Stewartsville in 1901, and is buried there. Miriam (Warren) Pickett was born in Clay County in 1848, the daughter of William Warren, one of the first settlers of Clay County. William Warren performed the wedding ceremony of Mrs. Samuels, the mother of Jesse James. Mrs. Pickett now lives in Stewartsville. Mr. and Mrs. Pickett were the parents of six. children, as follows: Dallas, Stewartsville; William, Stewartsville; Robert Allen, the subject of this sketch; Edward, who died at the age of 23 years; Vena, the wife of O. P. Clark, Chillicothe; and Dora, the wife of C. E. Shearer, Chillicothe.


Robert Allen Pickett has lived on his present farm during his entire life. He attended the district schools, after which he engaged in farming with his father. Mr. Pickett is a well known stockman of the county. His farm is called Golden Hoof Stock Farm on account of the fine herd of sheep originally kept there. Mr. Pickett now keeps about 25 head of Shropshire sheep. His farm is well improved, and contains two fine resi- dences and other good farm buildings. Mr. Picket operates 80 acres of land, and his son operates the remainder.


On Feb. 25, 1892, Mr. Picket married Miss Bertha Everett, a daugh- ter of Johnson and Susan (Wilkinson) Everett, both deceased. Mr.


JOSEPH H. PICKETT


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Everett was born in North Carolina. He married Anna Hawkins. and to this union the following children were born: John T., deceased; Mrs. Belle Berryman, Plattsburg; Henry, living in Washington; Willard, liv- ing in Washington; Berry, living in Osborn; Warren D., deceased; and Robert, deceased. Johnson Everett later married Susan Wilkinson, and to this union seven children were born: George A., living in Lamar, Colo .; Mrs. Anna May Moser, Osborn; Joseph E., Osborn; Albert Lee, Lamar, Colo .; Mrs. Robt. A. Pickett; Girard, Osborn; and Francis Ray, Osborn. By a former marriage, Susan (Wilkinson) Everett was the mother of three children, as follows: William, deceased; Frances, deceased; and J. T. Baxter, Stewartsville. To Robert Allen and Bertha (Everett) Pickett two children have been born, as follows: Glenn Orville, born Jan. 28, 1896; and Roxie Allen, deceased. Glenn Orville Pickett married Miss May Bauer, a daughter of Samuel and Emma Bauer, and to this union two chil- dren have been born, as follows: Lowell Bauer; and Glenn Herschell.


Mr. Pickett is well known in the county, where he has a reputation for good citizenship and progressive ideas.


Matt J. Glossip, a leading farmer and stockman of Platte Township, and the owner of 200 acres of well improved land, is a native of Clinton County. He was born March 28, 1880, three-quarters of a mile north of his present farm. He is the son of Joseph and Mattie (Duncan) Glossip, both of whom are deceased and are buried in Perrin Cemetery. They were the parents of one child, Matt J., the subject of this sketch.


Matt J. Glossip was educated at Vacaville, Calif., where he had gone with an uncle, Lloyd Browning, after the death of his parents. At the age of 18 years Mr. Glossip returned to Missouri, and finished his educa- tion at Albany. Since 1901 he has been engaged in farming and stock raising. His farm is located three miles east of Perrin, and is well im- proved with a fine residence and other buildings. Mr. Glossip is widely known as a successful breeder of high-grade stock and Shorthorn cattle.


Mr. Glossip married Margaret O'Connor, a daughter of Daniel O'Con- nor, a native of Caldwell County, and to this union seven children were born, as follows: Joseph W., Almina, Charles Clay, Francis, Lindley, Daniel, and John K.


Mr. Glossip has never been interested in politics to any extent, and has never run for any office. He is known in his community as an upright and reliable citizen.


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V. D. Osborn, a well-known and successful merchant of West Key- stone, was born in Fountain County, Indiana, Nov. 14, 1872. He is a son of William D, and Mary A. (Reed) Osborn.


William D. Osborn was a native of Fountain County, Indiana, and a pioneer settler of Missouri, having settled near Carlow, Daviess County, in 1874. He died near Carlow, Mo., in 1902. Mrs. Osborn is now residing near Gallatin with her children. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn were the parents of seven children, as follows: Oliver O., Butler County; Isaac E., Jerico, Texas; Thomas B., Deloris, Colo .; V. D., the subject of this sketch; Wil- liam Otis, deceased; Frank D., Gallatin; and Martha A., the wife of L. D. Smith, Gallatin.


V. D. Osborn was educated in the district schools of Daviess County, and later taught school for seven years there. Several years later Mr. Osborn moved to Butler County, where he became engaged in farming and stock raising. In April, 1920, he came to Clinton County, and purchased the business of Mrs. George Keesman, in West Keystone. Mr. Osborn also purchased the land and buildings. He carries a general line of merchan- dise, dry goods, groceries, and other staples. He has built up a splendid business, and has the only store in West Keystone.


In March, 1904, Mr. Osborn married Ina E. Smith, a daughter of Ed T. and Ada (Van Volkenburg) Smith. Mrs. Osborn is a native of Daviess County and was reared near Gallatin. To V. D. and Ina E. (Smith) Osborn one son has been born, Maro Verden, 11 years of age.


Mr. and Mrs. Osborn are members of the Christian Church. They are well and favorably known in Clinton County.


Camp B. Porter, a well-known farmer and stockman of Platte Town- ship, was born in Clay County, Jan. 18, 1867, the son of William S. and Mary (Nicholson) Porter.


William S. Porter was born, reared and educated in Virginia, and came to Clay County with his parents prior to the Civil War. He moved to Clinton County about 1870, settling four miles south of Plattsburg, where Camp B., the subject of this sketch, was reared. William S. Porter moved to the north line of Concord Township, Clinton County, in the eighties, where he owned over 600 acres of land. Mr. Porter served during the Civil war, and had a brother who was wounded. He left the army at the time his brother was wounded and did not return. Mr. Porter was a prominent farmer and stockman of Missouri, and a man of high standing. He died in April, 1915, and is buried at Plattsburg. His wife died in




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