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Mr. Teaney owns a fine farm of 200 acres in Clinton Township, is deacon in the Christian Church at Holt, a member of the School Board for Duncan school, for eighteen years, Democratic committeeman for the township, member of the board of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of Clinton County.
As these items would indicate, he is a man able and willing to dis- charge public duties, and this he does with a genial spirit that marks the useful citizen, as well as the social neighbor. And such people over our country, as Mr. and Mrs. Teaney, foster within their hearts and homes the principles of all good government, and safeguard every other high interest of their community.
Mrs. Teaney's parents were Morton Pryor Lewis, and Mary Baber Lewis, well known families in this part of Missouri for many years. Her sisters, Susan, who married A. L. Morrow; Sallie J., who married J. S. Morrow; the brother, Logan J., who married Elsie Hibbard.
Mr. Teaney and son pursue general farming and Mrs. Teaney makes a specialty of raising Barred Plymouth Rock chickens and White Holland turkeys. They are industrious and prosperous.
Dr. J. E. Gartside, a prominent physician of Kingston, was born in St. Clair County, Ill., June 22, 1860, the son of Job and Alice D. (Black- shaw) Gartside.
Job Gartside was a native of England, and came to the United States when he was a young man, settling in Illinois, where he became a coal operator. Mr. Gartside enlisted during the Civil War, in Company D, 124th Illinois Infantry, and served during many important battles of the war, including Vicksburg, Black River Bridge, and Champion Hill. He was discharged from service on account of poor health, and died in 1864, leaving his wife and one son, Dr. J. E., the subject of this sketch.
Dr. J. E. Gartside was reared in Illinois and attended the public schools. He also attended the Jacksonville Business College, in Jackson- ville, Ill., and later was graduated from the Medical College of Indianapolis in 1883. After completing his education, Dr. Gartside began practicing medicine in Kingston, where he has since been located. He is a capable physician and has won the well merited confidence of the public by his exacting devotion to his professional duties.
In 1883, Dr. Gartside married Ella F. Cadman, a native of Mercer County, Ill., and to this union three children have been born, as follows: Ralph E., a graduate of the University of Missouri, further mention of
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whom is made below; Harold H., living in Kansas City, where he is engaged in the real estate business; and Gayle Hamilton, the wife of Tins- ley Brown, Jr., living at Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have three chil- dren: Menze Austin; James Gartside; and Mary Frances. Harold H. Gartside served on the Mexican border during 1915 and 1916, in the 19th United States Infantry. He has two daughters: India Frances and Virginia Lou. Ralph E. Gartside, who died in 1916, was connected with the Drovers National Bank of Kansas City.
Dr. Gartside belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is at present Deputy State Commissioner of Health for Caldwell County. In 1910, he was elected county recorder of deeds and re-elected in 1914, serving eight years in all. Dr. Gartside has served as a delegate in county and state conventions, always being greatly inter- ested in politics. He was a delegate to the national convention in Chicago, Ill., at which President Taft was nominated. Dr. Gartside is a progressive and enterprising citizen, and well known throughout the country.
W. O. Zook, an enterprising and well known citizen of Kingston, is a native of Iowa. He was born Feb. 20, 1879, in Tipton, Iowa, the son of A. M. Zook. A. M. Zook was a prominent farmer of Iowa for many years. He died in 1884, when W. O., the subject of this sketch, was but five years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Zook were the parents of six children, of whom W. O. was the youngest. Mrs. Zook is now 84 years of age, and lives in Modesto, Calif.
W. O. Zook lived on a farm until the time of his father's death. His mother then moved to Butler County, Iowa, where W. O. Zook grew to manhood. He received his education in the public schools and also attended Mount Morris College, in Illinois. In 1900, Mr. Zook came to Kidder, and has been a resident of Caldwell County since that time. For 13 years he was a rural mail carrier out of Kidder, and in 1918, Mr. Zook was elected county circuit clerk, which office he has filled in a capable and efficient manner, and was re-elected on the Republican ticket, without opposition in November, 1922.
In 1902, Mr. Zook married Mamie Ament, a native of Kidder, and to this union three children have been born, as follows: Donald L., born Nov. 16, 1911; Everett R., born Feb. 1, 1913 ; and M. J., born Jan. 26, 1917.
Mr. Zook is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Kingston, and also belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Zook is a reliable and substantial citizen of his community.
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The Brawner Serum Company, of Converse, was organized in 1914 by Dr. Clifton M. Brawner, and for the first three years of its existence the company operated on Dr. Brawner's farm, one-quarter of a mile west of Converse. However, in 1917, Dr. Brawner and his son, L. N. Brawner, in partnership, purchased the town property of Mrs. R. S. Brazelton in Converse. They then constructed a modern plant, which is 50x160 feet in dimensions, and the business is now conducted in this location. The plant is equipped to the most minute detail for carrying on this important work.
The Brawner Serum Company produces and distributes highly potent anti-hog cholera serum and virus. The output of the plant is being used in every state throughout the country, and the company does a large volume of business. The capacity of the plant is 12,000,000 cubic centi- meters annually, and the company also produces enough hog cholera virus required for this amount of serum.
Lloyd Brawner, a cousin of L. N. Brawner, has become a stockholder of the company since the close of the World War. The Brawner Serum Company is conducted under United States Veterinary License No. 156, and is under government inspection at all times. The company employs six skilled men and is one of the leading business enterprises of Clinton County.
Ira D. Beals, probate judge of Caldwell County, is a leading citizen of the county. He was born June 24, 1885, on a farm near Hale, the son of E. J. Beals.
E. J. Beals and his wife are both natives of Ohio. They came to Mis- souri in 1869, settling in Carroll County. Mr. Beals became a prominent farmer of the county and was widely known as a successful stockman.
Ira D. Beals was reared on his father's farm, and received his educa- tion in the public schools. He then attended the Chillicothe Normal School, where he received a business and teachers' training; thereafter he taught in commercial colleges at Johnstown and Pittsburg, Penn. He then attended the Kansas City School of Law, from which he was gradu- ated in 1914. The following year, Mr. Beals went to Braymer, where he began the practice of law. He remained there until 1918, when he was elected probate judge of Caldwell County, which office he now holds.
On Aug. 17, 1911, Mr. Beals married Mary Belle Crouch, a native of Carroll County.
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Mr. Beals is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Braymer and is a Shriner, belonging to the Moila Temple of St. Joseph, Mo., he is also a Knight Templar, a member of the Kodash Commandery of Cameron.
Mr. Beals is one of the valuable and progressive citizens of Caldwell County, where he is favorably known.
Seth Stubblefield, well known sheriff of Caldwell County, is a veteran of the World War. He was born March 4, 1891, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Enos and Salome E. (Emtrekin) Stubblefield.
Enos Stubblefield was born July 27, 1852, the son of John Stubble- field. Enos Stubblefield spent most of his life in Missouri, coming here from Illinois when he was a small boy. He has lived in Oklahoma for the past 20 years, and has engaged in the real estate business. To Enos and Salome E. (Emtrekin) Stubblefield one son was born, Seth, the sub- ject of this sketch. Mrs. Stubblefield died when Seth was born. Mrs. Stubblefield was educated in the schools of Kingston, and also attended Kidder Institute. She taught school for several years before her marriage. After the death of his mother, Seth Stubblefield lived with his uncle, Robert M. Stubblefield.
Seth Stubblefield received his education in the public schools of Bray- mer, and attended Kidder Institute. After completing his education, Mr. Stubblefield returned to his uncle's farm, where he remained until the time of the World War in 1917. He was assigned to the 336th Regiment, 89th Division, but was later transferred to the 140th Infantry, 35th Divi- sion at Fort Sill, Okla. Mr. Stubblefield remained with this division throughout the war. In April, 1918, he sailed for France. He took part in many important battles and drives of the war, including the battle of Metz and the Argonne Drive, and the battle of Verdun. Mr. Stubblefield sailed for the United States in May, 1919, and was discharged the same month, being in service 20 months. He then returned to his uncle's farm in Caldwell County. Mr. Stubblefield was elected sheriff of Caldwell County in the fall of 1920, which office he now holds.
Seth Stubblefield is unmarried. In the performance of his public duties, Mr. Stubblefield has been successful. He has high ideals of citi- zenship, and always stands ready to forward the community interests and civic welfare.
Daniel Stubblefield, the sheriff's uncle, makes his home with the sheriff. He is known among his many friends as "Uncle Dan." He was born Feb. 28, 1842, in McLean County, Ill., and has been a resident of (36)
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Caldwell County since 1855. "Uncle Dan" served during the Civil War, being a member of the 6th Missouri Cavalry. In 1868, he was elected sheriff of Caldwell County, and re-elected in 1870. Two years later, Mr. Stubblefield was elected representative from this district. He has held many offices since that time, among them being postmaster of Kingston. On Sept. 16, 1866, he married Alice M. Pares, a native of Illinois, and to this union three children were born.
Crosby C. Johnson, a prominent attorney of Hamilton, is a native of Caldwell County. He was born Oct. 11, 1879, in Hamilton, the son of Crosby and Elizabeth (Chain) Johnson.
Crosby Johnson was born March 10, 1838, in Coshocton, Ohio, the son of John M. Johnson. He received his education in the public schools and then attended Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa. Before completing his education, the Civil War broke out, and Mr. Johnson enlisted in Com- pany G, 76th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served for three years and ten montlıs. He took part in many important battles, including the famous Sherman march to the sea. After the close of the war, Mr. Johnson returned to Coshocton, Ohio, and finished his study of law. He then moved to Caldwell County, and was elected county attorney in 1872 and 1880. On March 23, 1878, Mr. Johnson married Elizabeth Chain, a native of Ohio, and to this union two children were born: Crosby C., the subject of this sketch; and Grace. Mr. Johnson died Sept. 26, 1912, and Mrs. Johnson now lives in Hamilton.
Crosby C. Johnson has always lived in Caldwell County. He received his early education in the public and high schools of Hamilton, and also attended Kidder Institute and William Jewell College and was graduated from the Law Department of the University of Missouri in 1900. Mr. John- son then began the practice of law with his father in Hamilton, which was continued until the time of his father's death. In 1918, Mr. Johnson was elected county attorney and re-elected in 1920. He is a successful attorney of Caldwell County, and has an extensive practice.
On July 10, 1907, Mr. Johnson married Bertha Parrish, the daughter of Frank Parrish, a leading hardware merchant of Hamilton, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Crosby C. and Bertha (Parrish) John- son two children have been born, as follows: Crosby Parrish; and Robert Francis.
Mr. Johnson is a member of the Masonic Lodge and.also belongs to the Knights of Pythias. He is a dependable citizen of the county, and highly respected.
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Albert Howard, well known as an enterprising and successful mer- chant of Kingston was born May 9, 1850, in Fort Ann, Washington County, N. Y., the son of O. C. and Jane A. (Smith) Howard.
O. C. Howard was born March 17, 1812, and his wife was born in June 20, 1814. Mr. Howard owned a farm near Fort Ann, N. Y., which he operated in connection with his work as a painter and decorator. In 1880, he came to Missouri with his son, John, and settled in Caldwell County, near Hamilton. He died in 1894. Mrs. Howard died in November, 1871, in New York. To O. C. and Jane A. (Smith) Howard the follow- ing children were born: John, died in Oregon in March, 1921; A. G., liv- ing in Hamilton; Orine, deceased; Albert, the subject of this sketch; Har- riett, deceased; Laura, deceased; Malvina, deceased; George H., deceased.
Albert Howard spent his boyhood in New York and received his edu- cation in the public schools. He then engaged in the water transportation business there, traveling as far north as Montreal, Canada, and as far south as Baltimore, Md. In 1882, Mr. Howard went in business for him- self, having a boat built. He worked in this business for eight years, then, taking contracts for transportation of freight and subletting the contracts to other boat owners.
In 1883, Mr. Howard came to Missouri on a business trip, and returned again in 1887. Three years later, he moved here on account of his health, and settled on a farm, two miles west of Hamilton. Later, in 1892, Mr. Howard opened a grocery business in Kingston, which he has operated successfully for the past 30 years. He carries a complete line of dry goods, clothing and groceries. Mr. Howard's store was built in 1893, which he owns. His residence in Kingston was purchased in 1896. Mr. Howard has a large, well kept store, and he has an excellent business.
Mr. Howard has served as alderman for Kingston and has been a school director. He was elected county treasurer in 1906 and re-elected in 1908. In November, 1920, he was elected to the state legislature from Caldwell County. He is a Republican.
In October, 1892, Mr. Howard married Emma Klepper, a daughter of B. F. Klepper, of Kingston. Mr. Klepper was a veteran of the Civil War. To Albert and Emma (Klepper) Howard three children were born, as follows: Grace, born July 27, 1893, the wife of Walter S. Hope, living in Jefferson City ; Orrene, born Feb. 4, 1895, the wife of Curtis W. Stewart, living on a farm near Danville, Ind .; and Albert Lawton, born Feb. 10, 1900. Albert Lawton Howard is a graduate of Cameron College and was
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teaching school when the United States entered the World War. He en. listed in the training corps of Cameron College, where he was stationed at the time the armistice was signed. He is now a traveling salesman for the Richards Dry Goods Company and lives in Kingston.
In 1872, Mr. Howard joined the Masonic Lodge at Fort Ann, N. Y., and in 1882 he became a member of the Ft. Edward, N. Y., Chapter No. 118. Some years ago was demitted to the Hamilton Chapter, Hamilton, Mo., and is now a member of Kingston Lodge. He is a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Howard is well known throughout Caldwell County, and he has the esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens, be- cause of his life of integrity and industry.
Judge William McAfee, a well known and successful attorney of Caldwell County for the past 30 years, is a native of Indiana. He was born Sept. 19, 1850, in Blue Lick, Ind., the son of Hamilton McAfee. His ancestors were of Scotch and Irish descent, and were among the promi- nent land owners of the South for many years. Mr. McAfee's mother was a native of Vermont. His father died at the age of 73 years. He was a member of the Christian Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a charter member of Kingston Lodge No. 154, I. O. O. F.
Judge Willaim McAfee received no schooling until he was about 18 years of age. He attended college in Macon City for two years. Judge McAfee taught school in Kingston for years, and studied law evenings, being admitted to the bar in 1876. He has been engaged in active prac- tice since that time, and has an extensive practice throughout the state. Judge McAfee was elected prosecuting attorney of Caldwell County for three terms, serving from 1876 to 1889. He has been a notary public since 1876. He also served as probate judge of Caldwell County for four years, and at one time declined the nomination for congress.
In 1875, Judge McAfee married Marian Johnson, a daughter of Capt. E. D. Johnson, a prominent pioneer of Caldwell County, and a native of Coshocton, Ohio. To Judge William and Marian (Johnson) McAfee five children have been born, as follows: Agnes, the wife of W. O. Keeney ; Emmett, who is employed in the laboratory of the D. Price Baking Pow- der Company ; Floyd L .; Effie, deceased; and Ernest, deceased.
Judge McAfee is a member of the Boyd Arch Chapter of the Masonic Lodge, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He says: "If I live until the 23rd day of October,
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1923, I will celebrate my 50th anniversary as an Odd Fellow. The boys tell me they are going to show me a grand time." He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Judge McAfee is the type of man who means much to a county, for he has practically devoted his life to serving his community. To such men we owe much.
James O. Thornton, druggist, born Hamilton, Mo., Nov. 3, 1868, son of Henry Thornton (1818-1889), a native of Kentucky, and Penelope Amelia Orr (1829-1905), a Virginian of English extraction.
Completing the course of study in Hamilton high school at the age of 16, he took up the study of pharmacy, was registered by examination before the state board and licensed to practice, 1887. Bought half inter- est in a drug business, 1892, became sole owner two years later. In 1894, was married to Carrie Ann Steen, of Kirksville, Mo., who had been a teacher in Hamilton schools for the three years immediately preceding her marriage.
Sons, James E. (1896), a registered pharmacist now associated with his father in Hamilton, and Eugene V., an illustrator, formerly with the Kansas City Star and the Kansas City Journal, now a free-lance artist, Kansas City, Mo. Both sons enlisted for the world war though neither saw active service.
Mr. Thornton has been continuous in the drug business in Hamilton since beginning his apprenticeship in 1885, served 12 years as clerk for various city administrations and was for a time a member of the board of education.
Politics, nominally democratic, really independent. Belongs to the First Congregational Church and is a member of every important frater- nal order represented in Hamilton.
A firm believer in Hamilton, its people and its institutions, Mr. Thorn- ton is, and has always been, actively identified with every legitimate move- ment having for its object the betterment of his home town.
His ambition for Hamilton is to have its people enabled to live in as great comfort and safety as may be found any where in the world, to see its educational facilities and the ideals of its citizens maintained at the highest possible level and, above all, to see completely wiped out that line of demarcation that separates town folks from farm folk whose inter- ests are, he believes, identical and who should so work and plan together as to get the most out of life whether in country or town. In a word he believes Hamilton and vicinity should be made a community so attractive
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that its young people, no matter how far away their work may lead them, will always be proud to call it their home and eager and glad to come back to it at every opportunity.
Rev. G. A. Puckett, a prominent citizen of Caldwell County, was born Nov. 13, 1888, on a farm eight miles southeast of Hamilton, the son of James M. and Sarah Hannah (Cox) Puckett. James M. Puckett, now living retired in Hamilton, was a leading farmer of Caldwell County for many years. He was born Dec. 22, 1855, in Carroll County, Va., the son of Constant and Elizabeth (Edwards) Puckett. Constant Puckett and his wife came to Caldwell County in 1859, making the trip by steamboat to Lexington. Mr. Puckett purchased 150 acres of land in Caldwell County, which he improved and lived there until the time of his death in 1892. Mrs. Puckett died a few years later. They are both buried in Spring Val- ley Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Puckett were the parents of nine children, as follows: Rev. T. J., a Baptist minister of Maryville; I. M., deceased; Mary Anne, deceased; Nancy Jane, deceased; Matilda, deceased; Benja- min K., deceased; James M., father of the subject of this sketch; and Jesse, deceased. To James M. and Sarah Hannah (Cox) Puckett three children were born, as follows: Rev. G. A., the subject of this sketch; Hobart L., living in Hamilton, who married Maude Metz; and Cletta Opal, living at home.
Rev. G. A. Puckett was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools. When he was 18 years of age, he entered William Jewell College, later attending Ottawa University at Ottawa, Kan. While Rev. Puckett was first attending school, he accepted the pastorate of two county churches in Holt County. After finishing his work in Ottawa University, he acted as superintendent of the district mission board of North Liberty Baptist Association for three years, with headquarters in Liberty. He also acted as pastor of the church of Raytown. Rev. Puckett later moved to Hamilton, where he became pastor of the Osborn and Breckenridge churches. He is now the acting pastor of Weston.
Reverend Puckett is a well known publisher and writer. He wrote the Historical sketch of the North Liberty Baptist Association from 1844- 1918, and also a book entitled "Forward in the Conflict." He wrote bio- graphical volumes of of Rev. Daniel G. Saunders, of Stewartsville, Mo., and Dr. Joseph S. Halstead, of Breckenridge. Rev. Puckett has also composed numerous poems and songs. One book of poems, "Thoughts Along the Way," has met with approved success. In 1919, he wrote "Clay County
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Soldiers and Sailors," which is dedicated to the service men of the World War.
In July, 1911, Rev. Puckett married Nelle Pierce, a native of Craig, Mo., and to this union one child has been born, Gordon Dale, born Dec. 1, 1919.
Reverend Puckett is a substantial and influential citizen of Caldwell County, and he is well and favorably known throughout the county.
Dr. Herbert R. Booth, a well known and successful physician of Hamilton, is a native of Hamilton. He is the son of Daniel and Helen (Pugh) Booth.
Daniel Booth was born May 23, 1840, in Vinton County, Ohio. He came to Missouri in 1872, the year following his marriage, and settled in Hamilton, where he has since resided. Mr. Booth was connected with the Hamilton Savings Bank, after coming to Hamilton, which is known now as the Trust Company of Hamilton. He was cashier of this bank for about 20 years, after which he entered the First National Bank as cashier, later being elected president, which office he has held for 18 years; he is now chairman of the board of directors of the bank. Daniel and Helen (Pugh) Booth are the parents of three children, as follows: Elizabeth, at home; Bertha, at home; and Dr. Herbert R., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Booth has been a leading citizen of Hamilton for many years, and has many friends throughout Caldwell County.
Dr. Herbert R. Booth has always lived in Caldwell County. He was graduated from Hamilton high school in 1905. He then took a university course, after which he entered Rush Medical College and was graduated in 1912, and then took a two-year post graduate course in medical work in Chicago. Dr. Booth was located in Emergency Hospital, Chicago, for two years, after which he returned to Hamilton, in 1916. He began the practice of medicine here, where he remained until 1918, when he enlisted in the Medical Officer's Training Camp at Fort Riley, Kan., as a first lieu- tenant. He was later promoted to captain, and assigned to an ambulance company at Fort Riley, and later transferred to the 14th Division, 254th Field Hospital. Dr. Booth was then stationed at Fort Sheridan, Jefferson Barracks of St. Louis, and the Columbus Barracks. Later, he was assigned to the 40th Infantry at Camp Sherman, as surgeon. After the close of the war, Dr. Booth had charge of the discharge of soldiers at Camp Sher- man, in Ohio.
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