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To Mr. and Mrs. Tandy have been born three children: Henry Lea, born May 16, 1875; Charles R., April 2, 1878; and Everett G., January 14, 1881. Mrs. Tandy holds membership with the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Montser- rat. Politically our subject has always voted the Republican ticket since reaching his majority.
OUIS FIGONE is the owner of a fine farm on section 7, township 45, Johnson County, and has made most of the improvements on the place himself. By industry and perseverance he has acquired a comfortable fortune, and has reached an enviable position, being highly re-
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garded by all who know him. Though it is only a few years since he turned his attention to agri- culture, he is a practical farmer, and is rapidly increasing the value of his homestead by judicious methods.
Born in Jefferson County, Mo., our subject is a son of Sabadin and Domanica Figone, both na- tives of Italy, where they were married, and where their two eldest children were born. They emigrated to America in the last of the '40s, and lived for some time in Louisiana. Afterward they moved to St. Louis, and soon settled on a tract of eighty acres, which the father purchased. Both died when their son Louis was still a small child, and the only other surviving son, Antony, is now the proprietor of the old home.
Louis Figone was born June 28, 1851, and 011 being left an orphan entered the household of a good family in St. Louis. He was very unfort- unate in not being able to attend school, for he attended only two weeks, and that while living in the country. But he was naturally studious, and readily obtained knowledge by reading and observation, thus becoming well informed. Early obliged to earn his own livelihood, he commenced selling fruit and newspapers on trains, and when he was in his nineteenth year received regular wages, with the privilege of keeping the money. Careful and thrifty by nature, he managed to lay aside a large share of his salary, and thus was able to embark in business for himself at the age of twenty-eight years. In 1890 he invested in his present farm, which contains one hundred and sixty acres.
January 16, 1891, Mr. Figone married Mrs. Annie Watts, daughter of Alexander and Annie (Tigh) Carswell, natives of Scotland and St. Louis, respectively. The father died when Mrs. Figone was only an infant, and therefore she has no recollection of him. Her birth occurred in St. Louis September 24, 1869, and in that city she received a good general education. By her first marriage she had one child, Joseph Edward, born August 6, 1888. The two sons of our subject and wife are: Seth Adam, born March 6, 1892; and Otto Louis, May 31, 1894.
Though our subject takes great interest in local
matters, and at elections of his own district votes the Democratic ticket, he has never used his fran- chise in national elections. In St. Louis he was a inember of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, and of the American Legion of Honor.
ICERO C. CHRISTISON, attorney-at-law, of Holden, enjoys a large and increasing practice. A young man possessing marked ability, keen judgment and a mind stored with information of things relating to his profession, he has built up an excellent reputation in this vicinity, though his residence here covers a period of but little more than two years.
Our subject was born at Atlanta, Logan Coun- ty, Ill., September 11, 1864, being a son of Al- fred and Soretta (Whitaker) Christison. The fa- ther is still living, his home being on a farm in Macon County, Il1. He is also a native of Logan County, and his boyhood was spent on a farm.
At the age of eighteen he commenced learning the baker's trade at Atlanta, Ill., being employed at that occupation for many years, and. during the war served eight months as a baker in the Government service at Lincoln, Ill. In the fall of 1872 he sold out his business interest and for a year resided in Osage County, Kan. At the end of that time he returned, settling once more on his old farm in Macon County, where he has since lived, and which is a fine place of three hundred and twenty acres.
The first few years in the life of C. C. Christi- son were spent at his birthplace, but when he was in his eighth year he went with his parents to Kan- sas. At the age of nineteen years his father gave him his time and paid his tuition for nearly five years at Lincoln (Il1.) University. In June, 1888, he graduated from that well known institution with the degree of Bachelor of Science. For the succeding four years he engaged in teaching, the first year having a country school, and later be- coming Principal of the Broadwell schools, in Lo-
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gan County. The fourth and last year he held the position of Principal of the Midland City schools. In the mean time he had taken up the study of law in his spare hours, and in the sum- mer vacations devoted considerable attention to the subject. In June, 1893, he was graduated with honor from the law department of Cumber- land University, at Lebanon, Tenn., and in Sep- tember of the same year came to Holden, which he wisely selected as his future field of work.
In matters relating to politics Mr. Christison is a Democrat, as was his father before him. In 1891 he became a member of the Masonic order, joining Mt. Pulaski (Il1.) Lodge No. 87, but since coming to Holden has been transferred to the local lodge here. On Christmas Day, 1888, occurred his marriage with Julia E. Hummell, of Lincoln, Il1. The lady was born and educated in that city, graduating from the high school. The young couple have a pleasant home, where they take great pleasure in entertaining their many friends.
AMES W. S. HULS, a prominent farmer of Johnson County, is engaged in the cultiva- tion of a fine homestead located on section 1, township 45, range 28. He has been a resident of this community for the past thirty-five years, having come West with his father in 1860, and has since dwelt in this district.
Paul Huls, the father of our subject, was born in Virginia in 1802, and died February 22, 1868, when in his sixty-seventh year, while he was vis- iting friends in Kentucky. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Teresa Clark, was a native of the Blue Grass State. Her birth took place in November, 1806, and she was summoned to her last rest August 15, 1892. On Christmas Day, 1828, was celebrated the marriage of Paul Huls and wife, and of their children we make the fol- lowing mention: Joseph W. C. was born Decem- ber 5, 1829; Sarah Jane, who was born July 20,
1832, married Jacob Sidener, and lives in Fayette County, Ky .; John F., a resident of Paris, Ill., was born September 28, 1834; Mary D., born January 30, 1837, died December 28, 1840; Mar- tha L., who was born September 3, 1839, and died June 27, 1871, became the wife of John C. Milkerson, by whom she had one daughter; and James W. S., of this article, completes the list.
Our subject was born in Clark County, Ky., July 14, 1844, and was about eleven years of age when his father lost his farm by going security for a friend. Soon after this disaster he moved to Edgar County, Ill., where he rented land and also worked at the carpenter's trade. On account of these reverses young Huls did not receive as good advantages as did his elder brothers and sisters, and was obliged to hire out to farmers as soon as he was old enough to earn anything, and necessa- rily his wages were small for several years. In 1860 he and his father purchased fifty acres of land in this township, and all but ten acres of this is now included in our subject's homestead.
In his political faith Mr. Huls is a Democrat, and has supported the party since casting his first vote in the Presidential election of 1868. Octo- ber 16, 1866, was a memorable day in the life of Mr. Huls, for then it was that he became a mem- ber of the Christian Church, with which he has ever since been identified as an interested and faithful worker, and has served in the office as Deacon.
M ICHAEL R. ANDERSON, who is now serving as Alderman from the Second Ward, having been elected on the Democratic ticket in 1893, is one of the valued employes of the Missouri Pacific Railroad at Sedalia. In 1883 he became Yard Clerk in the Yard Master's office in the employ of this railroad corporation, and later became the Yard Master's Chief Clerk. Since 1889 he has been Rate Clerk in the freight office, and in the twelve years of his service for the com-
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pany has not lost more than eight weeks' time al- together from his post of duty. He is Chairman of the Committees on Ordinances and Claims, and is a member of several others, including the Fi- nance Committee. A leading politician, he is a member of the County Democratic Central Com- mittee, and is City Committeeman from the Sec- ond Ward.
Born in Shakerstown, Ohio, November 20, 1865, our subject is the son of Richard and Marga- ret (Kelley) Anderson, both natives of Ireland. The former, whose father died in the Emerald Isle, emigrated to the United States with his mother in boyhood, locating in Ohio. For a few years he was employed in agricultural pursuits in the Buckeye State, and in 1869 came to Mis- souri and made his home on a farin four miles west of Sedalia for some time. Then, moving to this city, he has since been one of its most respect- ed residents, and for two years served acceptably as Street Commissioner.
Michael R. Anderson is the eldest of six chil- dren, only three of whom are living. He was reared in Sedalia, obtained a common-school edu- cation, and from the time he was fourteen years of age has made his own way in the world. In 1879 he found employment as a clerk and delivery boy in a queensware establishment in Sedalia, but later left this position to take a position with the railroad company. At the spring election of 1895 he was the only Democrat elected on the city ticket. Both he and his parents are members of St. Vincent's Catholic Church. Fleur de Lis Di- vision No. 7, U. R. K. P., claims Mr. Anderson as one of its members.
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M AURICE QUICK is one of the enterprising agriculturists of Johnson County, his finely improved homestead being situated on sec- tion 17, township 44, range 28. This is one of the most valuable and extensive farms in this section, and everything about the place is kept
up in a very thrifty manner. The pleasant and comfortable house and the large barn can be seen for miles around, as they are located on an eleva- tion. Though but fourteen years have passed since the owner moved to his present residence, vast changes have taken place under his direction, and it is now considered as desirable a farm as can be found in the county.
Our subject's father, Cornelius Quick, was born in Ashland County, Ohio, January 10, 1826. He was reared to manhood in the Buckeye State, re- ceiving a good education, and while yet a mere youth embarked in teaching. Later he estab- lished an academy at Perrysville, Ohio. In 1849 Mr. Quick took the gold fever, and was absent in California for two years, working in the mines. On his return he resumed his profession in Cass County, Mo., where he had previously taught for a year before going West. He was married, in 1852, to Mrs. Docia LeBo, nee Page, and soon afterward settled down to a peaceful farm life. He and his good wife passed their last years on the farm of two hundred and eighty acres which Mr. Quick purchased soon after his marriage. The wife died February 26, 1875, and the hus- band on the 8th of the following month. At the time of liis demise he left an estate amounting to eight hundred acres and some $10,000 in cash. He was first a Whig, and in later life was identi- fied with the Republican party. For many years he served as Township Treasurer, and was also County Assessor during the war. He was a man of strong convictions, and an ardent supporter of the Union cause. Of his eight children, all but one grew to maturity, and five of the number are still living. Howard resides in the West; Mrs. Harriet Little lives on a farm in Henry County, and is the mother of five daughters; Mrs. Pauline McComb is a teacher in the public schools of this county; and Alice, the wife of D. B. Wallace, Cashier of the bank at Creighton, Mo., is the mother of two sons. Mrs. McComb is a widow and has two sons. She owns property in La Veta, Colo., where she resided until recently. Sallie died at the age of twenty-two years; and Clara, deceased, was the wife of Charles Single, of Cass County.
JUDGE C. H. BOTHWELL.
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Maurice Quick was born in Cass County, Mo., February 27, 1857, and during his boyhood passed his time in the usual manner of farm lads, in work and play. He attended the district schools and had planned to complete his education at college, but his father's death put an end to his hopes in that direction, as the family in a measure depend- ed upon him to manage home affairs. He con- tinued to live on the old farm until about 1881, when he removed to his present residence. In the mean time he had come into possession of his share of the estate, which he sold out, buying in- stead a farm of four hundred and eighty acres. He has since added other tracts to his original purchase, and now owns altogether twelve hun- dred and forty acres. October 16, 1884, his mar- riage with Ida Leora Dodd, of Index, Cass Coun- ty, was celebrated. She is a native of Ohio, her birth having occurred in Ashland County, Sep- tember 18, 1861. Her parents, Harvey M. and Margaret (Swarts) Dodd, were both natives of Wayne County, Ohio. Mrs. Quick came to Mis- sonri with her family when quite young, and was only sixteen years of age when she began teach- ing in the district where her future husband was then living. Subsequently she attended the State Normal at Warrensburg, and completed the course at Holden College, where she then engaged in teaching. Her brothers, Arthur A. and Eugene E., graduated at the State Normal and became able educators. The former taught in the normal for ten years, was County School Commissioner, and in 1895 graduated from Harvard College, where he taught during his student life. Eugene, who attended Cornell University, also took a spe- cial course for teachers in New York City, and was Principal of the high school in Carthage, Mo. Another brother, Casper S., who took a course of training at the State Normal, is now studying for the ministry in a Des Moines college. The parents of these children are still residing near Index, Cass County.
Five bright and intelligent children have come to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Quick, namely: Cornelius D., born July 27, 1885; Ar- thur A., December 9, 1886; Edith, July 22, 1888; Raymond Ross, February 11, 1890; and Lawrence
Eugene, August 9, 1892. Mrs. Quick is a faith- ful member of the Christian Church, and is a lady universally beloved. Our subject cast his first Presidential ballot for James A. Garfield, and is a worker in the ranks of the Republican party, having attended various county and state conven- tions in the capacity of a delegate.
UDGE CHARLES H. BOTHWELL, an en- terprising and wide-awake farmer and sheep- raiser, living on section 35, township 45, range 28, Johnson County, is one who through his own efforts has established himself among the prominent and progressive men of the county. He is a native of Clay County, Ill., where his birth occurred on the 6th of July, 1842, and is a son of John T. and Priscilla E. (Potter) Both- well. The father was born in Vinton County, Ohio, September 25, 1816, and is still living, but the mother, who was born in the same county, in 1818, died when our subject was young. He is the second of her five children, three of whom grew to maturity, while two are yet living, the other child being James Cloyd. The latter, who was born December 2, 1844, and is married, was a soldier during the Civil War, serving as bugler of Company B, Thirteenth United States Infantry, "Billy" Sherman's regiment. He now makes his home in Wayne County, Il1.
The father was three times married and by the second union had eight children, who are still liv- ing. He is one of a family of eight, six of whom still survive, the family being noted for longev- ity. By trade he is a tailor, but also carried on merchandising and dealt in stock to some extent. From Ohio he removed to Clay County, Ill., where he still resides. Originally he was a Whig, singing with a glee club which supported William Henry Harrison in 1840, but on the organization of the Republican party he joined its ranks, and
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voted for John C. Fremont. He has also for many years been an active member of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church.
The boyhood days of our subject were spent on the old home farm, where he worked in the fields during the summer season, and for a few months in the winter attended school, there re- ceiving his education. His especial pride was mathematics, in which he always stood high.
In August, 1862, Mr. Bothwell enlisted in Company A, Ninety-eighth Illinois Infantry, as a private, but in February, 1863, was made ser- geant. He participated in the battle of Hoover's Gap, June 24, 1863, and at Chickamauga, on the 18th of September, was wounded by a gunshot; the ball struck him under the left arm, hit the shoulder-blade and spine, and came out on the right side. He was removed to a temporary hos- pital, where he remained two days, when, the army retreating, he was captured and held a pris- oner two weeks, at which time he was paroled and started for home. There he remained four montlis, suffering much, as gangrene set in, but he finally recovered sufficiently to go to Benton Barracks, St. Louis; then, after two months, by order of the Secretary of War, he was sent to the front with- out being exchanged. He participated in the Atlanta campaign and with his company was sent in pursuit of Hood, serving in Wilder's brigade, which was called by the Confederates "Wilder's Lightning Brigade." The regiment was mount- ed infantry, but gave up their horses to Kilpat- rick's men, who were going with Sherman, and were without until their return to Louisville. Mr. Bothwell was in the battle of Selma, Ala., on the 2d of April, 1865, which he considers the fiercest battle in which he engaged. His company at the time carried the flag, and ont of twenty- five men three were killed and eleven wounded. From Montgomery they went to Columbus, and thence to Macon, where Howell Cobb surrendered to them. The regiment that captured Jefferson Davis belonged to the same division. On his twenty-third birthday, July 6, 1865, Mr. Both- well was discharged and returned home.
Our subject remained with his father until his marriage, which took place on the 12th of Sep-
tember, 1867, when Miss Ellen G. Crackel be- came his wife. She was born in Clay County, Ill., on the 4th of April, 1851, and is a daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Stinnett) Crackel, the fatlier of English birth. Mr. Bothwell started for Mis- souri in August, 1868, where in the June previous he had entered one hundred and twenty acres of land, and there he still resides. His father, who supposed he owned the same, had paid taxes on it for several years, and had given our subject a deed for it, but it had reverted to the Govern- ment, and although it had become very valuable, our subject obtained it for the usual price of $1.25 per acre. It is now well improved, and he has extended the boundaries until now two hundred acres yield to him bounteous returns for his care and cultivation. It is all well fenced, a portion by hedge, the remainder by rails, plank and wire. On the 17th of December, 1886, he was called upon to mourn the death of his estimable wife, who was buried at Holden, Mo. In their family were nine children, seven still living: Priscilla E .; Charles Francis; Joseph, who died in infan- cy; Edward K .; Conrad H .; Harvey H., who died at the age of eight; and Marietta, Barney and Cloyd Ross.
In his political views Mr. Bothwell is a Repub- lican, and was elected by his party to the office of County Judge in 1880, overcoming a large Dem- ocratic majority. He has acted as a delegate to various conventions, and was a member of the Central Committee for many years. Socially he belongs to Alma Lodge No. 26, K. of P., and to the Junior Order of Mechanics, Council No. 14. He has many relics of the Rebellion, among which is a roll of honor signed by General Wilder and Adjutant Knoff, and also a medal presented to him by the former. He has a star taken from the hat of a Texas soldier, the rifle and revolver he carried, a leather cap box and cup which he took from a Confederate camp at Selma, and other cooking utensils. He has attended many re- unions, and has the badges which he wore at each. Among his many friends and correspond- ents are Major Warner and General Wilder, a portion of one of the letters of the latter being as follows:
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"JOHNSON CITY, TENN., "August 27, 1890. "C. H. Bothwell, Holden, Mo.
"MY DEAR SIR :- Your favor of August 1 re- ceived. As I have not yet received a copy of the map of Chickamanga battlefields you speak of, showing our position at Alexander Bridge on Friday, I am unable to give the information you seek. I have had a great deal of trouble trying to get justice done our brigade in regard to loca- tion and services at Chickamauga. We were so de- tached and did so much fighting on our own hook most of the time, that the chiefs of corps did not know of the important services rendered, and can not realize that we stood the brunt of hard fight- ing all the afternoon of Friday, nor can they un- derstand that we saved the day on Saturday on our right; nor can they realize that we broke Longstreet's left, and turned his famous charge away from McCook's corps.
"I shall write to-day to the War Department, asking for a full set of maps, and hope to be able to give you more information later. In the mean time you would do well to write the War Depart- ment direct, giving your ideas of the battle of Chickamauga.
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"I think the wounded of Friday night were tak- en back near Lee & Gordon's mill. I know they were taken to Crawfish Springs later, but it was impossible for me to keep track of all these details, as I had my hands full keeping track of the enemy, and holding them back from running over every- thing.
"Truly your friend, "J. T. WILDER."
AMES WALKER SUDDATH is one of the most influential citizens of Johnson County, and for some years has been engaged in the practice of law at Warrensburg. He was elected Prosecuting Attorney in 1888, on the Democratic
ticket, receiving a good majority; was re-elected in 1890, with a majority of eight hundred and fif- ty votes, and was again offered the position on the expiration of his term, in 1892, but refused the lionor. That year he was made Presidential Elector by acclamation and canvassed the district under the auspices of the State Democratic Com- mittee. When he resigned this position he had the privilege of naming his successor. In the state convention of 1894 he was a member of the Committee on Resolutions and Platforms from the Sixth Congressional District. A great campaign worker, he has received more invitations to speak than he could ever conveniently fill, his services being in great demand.
The parents of the above-named gentleman are Rev. W. W. and Minerva M. (Stapp) Suddath. The father, who was born in Fairfax County, Va., in August, 1826, was a graduate of the Lebanon (Tenn.) University, and later entered the ministry of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. When he was only two years old his parents moved to Lafayette County, Mo., where he attended Chapel Hill College, graduating therefrom before going to Lebanon. About 1851 he was married, and four years later took charge of his Alma Mater, Chapel Hill College, where he remained for two years, afterwards becoming Professor of Lan- guages in the Masonic College at Lexington, Mo., for a like period. While on a tour lecturing for the purpose of raising money to build a mission church in St. Louis, he suddenly died and was buried at Lexington, Mo. A very fine scholar, he read and wrote in seven different languages, and possessed unusual oratorical ability. Senator Cockrell says, that without exception he was the finest speaker to whom he ever listened. Col. John T. Chrisp, of Independence, Mo., and Judge Pendleton, now of the Supreme Court of Montana, also frequently speak of Mr. Suddath's wonderful talents and exceptional qualities. Dur- ing the great discussions between the Pedo and Immersion Baptists, he was always brought for- ward as the principal debater for the former sect. Among the rare books which he left to our sub- ject, one known as the "Peshito-Syriac New Testament" is said to be one of the two books of
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the kind extant. The father of Rev. Mr. Sud- dath was Capt. James G., who won his title in a militia company, and who was also a native of Virginia. He moved to Lafayette County, Mo., in 1828, and passed the remainder of his days in that section, dying at the age of seventy-four years, in 1874. His father, in turn, was a na- tive of Ireland. Mrs. Minerva Suddath was born in 1824, in Lafayette County, Mo., being a daugh- ter of Judge John M. and Mary (Walker ) Stapp. She was well educated, being a graduate of Chapel Hill, and was a great reader, being especi- ally well versed in history and in Shakespearean studies. She became the mother of three chil- dren, two of whom died in infancy, and her own death occurred in 1885.
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