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After Mr. Nawgel returned to his home in the Keystone State, he farmed his father's old place until 1882. The latter dying in 1881, he settled up the estate and then removed to Johnson County, Mo., and bought two hundred and forty acres of land, where he has since made his home. Politically he is a Republican, of which party his father was also a member for many years. His parents were members of the Lutheran Church, but he is a Presbyterian, of which church his wife and children are also members. For a number of
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years he held membership with the Sons of Tem- perance, Odd Fellows and Good Templars, but lately has not been connected with any of them. He is a man highly esteemed by all who know him.
AMES H. LOONEY, SR., familiarly known as "Judge " Looney, is one of the oldest insurance men of the state, and is very popu- lar wherever known. He also holds the office of Insurance Inspector, and has charge of the coun- ties of Pettis and Benton, and parts of Saline and Moniteau. His business transactions have brought him in contact with a great number of people, and his energy and integrity have made him very popular as a servant of the public.
Our subject's native state was Tennessee, for his birth occurred near Rogersville, April 6, 1828. The Looneys were of Scotch-Irish descent, and were among the pioneer settlers of Virginia. Grandfather Michael Looney was born in that state, and for the greater part of his life was en- gaged in tilling the soil. His youngest son, Judge John Looney, was the father of our sub- ject, and was born after the removal of the family to Tennessee. He was also a farmer and culti- vated a part of the old homestead, which consist- ed of fourteen hundred acres, and which he di- vided among his children. His birth occurred in the year 1789, and he lived a long and useful life, dying in 1881, at the age of ninety-two years. He was a member of the County Court for over forty years. In politics he was a Whig, and religious- ly was a member of the Baptist Church. A very prominent and popular man, it is said he died not having an enemy in the world.
Before her marriage, our subject's mother was known as Elizabeth Johnson, and her birth oc- curred in the same locality as did that of her hus- band. Her father, James Johnson, was born in Virginia, and being one of its early settlers, aided
in developing its agricultural resources. He died at the advanced age of ninety-five years, and his daughter's death occurred in her ninety-first year. She was the mother of nine children, all of whom grew to mature years, and seven of whom still survive, our subject being the third eldest.
J. H. Looney grew to manhood on his father's farm, receiving but poor advantages in an educa- tional line, but he made the most of his limited opportunities. Remaining at home until twenty years of age, he managed to save some of his earnings, and thus was enabled to enter Wash- ington College, of Washington County, Tenn. There he pursued his studies for one year, when he returned to the farm. In 1854 he emigrated to Pope County, Mo., and then spent some time in traveling, during his trip covering the greater part of Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. He finally located near Bolivar, where he taught school, and later clerked four years.
At the close of his clerkship, our subject em- barked in merchandising, in which he continued with great success until the breaking out of the war, when lie was obliged to discontinue the busi- ness. He farmed for two years, and then, in 1862, volunteered, enlisting in Company G, Seventh Missouri Infantry, and was mustered in at Bolivar as a private. He served for two years, skirmish- ing along the frontier in Missouri and Arkansas. At the end of his term of service, he organized an- other regiment, known as Colonel Mitchell's Reg- iment, in which he served as Quartermaster. With his regiment, he helped to drive Price out of the state, and was afterward stationed at Spring- field, where he remained four months and where he was mustered out of the service.
Locating in Sedalia in the spring of .1865, Mr. Looney clerked in this place for several years and then opened a grocery store on east Main Street, continuing in that business until 1873. During that year he sold out, and became an agent for eastern capitalists in making contract loans. He made loans of over $200,000 in this and ad- joining counties, and gradually worked into the insurance and real-estate business. In 1885 he became Insurance Inspector, and has held the position ever since. He owns a farm of twenty-
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five acres adjoining the city on the east, but makes his home in the city. He is President of the Dempsey Machine Company, of which organiza- tion he was a charter member.
Miss Ianthe McLean became the wife of our subject, the marriage ceremony being performed September 1, 1859, at Bolivar, Mo. She was a native of Tennessee, but spent her girlhood years in Bentonville, Ark. To this union there were born six children, five of whom are living. P. J. is engaged in the livery business. Belle, Mrs. Owens, is living at home, as is also Mamie, the next in order of birth. James H. is a clerk in the depot of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad, and Mack is a clerk in a real-estate and abstract office in Sedalia. Ralph died at the age of twen- ty years. Judge Looney has filled many public offices, and has ever won the hearty commenda- tion of the public in his disposition of affairs. He was City Assessor for two years, receiving his ap- pointment from Mayor Stevens, and was chosen City Collector by G. L. Faulhaber, holding the po- sition one year. He is a member of the Christian Church, having united with that body in 1859, and has been a Deacon in the congregation for twenty-five years. Socially he is identified with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and po- litically is a Democrat.
ILLIAM H. POWELL, JR., one of the most popular and successful young busi- ness men of Sedalia, occupies the respon- sible position of Cashier of the Citizens' National Bank. He is a member of the Sedalia Clearing House Association, and the National and the Missouri Bankers' organizations. In the local secret societies he is a leading member. He is a Mason of the Knight-Templar degree, and in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks holds the position of Exalted Ruler. He also belongs to Ararat Shrine, of Kansas City.
Born near this city April 14, 1867, Mr. Powell
is the son of William H. and Susan J. (Rudy) Powell. The former was born near Lynchburg, Va., on a large plantation, was married in his native state, and soon afterward moved to Pettis County, Mo. In 1843 he located on a farm, which he continued to cultivate until 1882, when he be- came a resident of Sedalia. When the Citizens' Bank was organized in 1872, he was one of the promoters of the enterprise, and one of its first Directors. Later he became Vice-President, and at length President of the institution, holding the latter position until he resigned. He is now in his eighty-fourth year, and has always used his ballot in behalf of the Democracy. His wife, Susan, who was born near Louisville, Ky., died in 1885.
William H. Powell, Jr., of this sketch, was educated in the grammar and high schools of this county and city, and graduated with the first class to leave Central Business College, in 1884. At that time he was only seventeen years of age, and the following Monday after leaving school he took a position in the Citizens' Bank as assist- ant bookkeeper. Four months later he was pro- moted to be head bookkeeper, and as such acted for three or four years. Later he was made As- sistant Cashier, and so faithfully did he perform his duties that he was rewarded, being elected Cashier in January, 1893. The bank has a capi- tal stock of $100,000, with a surplus of $30,000, and our subject and his father together own more than a one-third interest. The former is also a Director in the Equitable Building and Loan As- sociation. He owns a farm of eight hundred and fifty acres in one body, located only three miles northeast of Sedalia. This valuable property is , finely adapted for pasturage and general farming, and he supervises the operation of the place him- self. His father laid out the Powell & Hutch- inson Addition to the city, a tract of fifteen acres, and this real estate is handled by our subject.
In 1889 occurred the marriage of W. H. Powell, Jr., and Louise Humphreys, one of the city's most popular young ladies. She was born in Jefferson City, Mo., and received a fine education in Lexington, Mo. The young couple have a pleasant home at No. 705 West Third Street, and
CHARLES KOEPPEN.
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the joy and sunshine of the place is their little son, who was named, in honor of his father, Will- iam H. The parents are members of the Chris- tian Church, and are foremost in all charitable enterprises. Following his father's example, Mr. Powell is affiliated with the Democratic party.
x D HARLES KOEPPEN, of Sedalia, is the pro- prietor of one of the finest and most com- plete greenhouses in this part of the state. A man of energetic disposition, shrewd judgment and quick perceptions, his name is synonymous with success, and his greenhouse is not only one of the most extensive, but is also one of the best arranged establishments of its kind.
A native of Germany, our subject was born in Pommern, April 8, 1864. His parents were Charles and Lena (Plonske) Koeppen, and he was one of the nine children born to this union. The father was a farmer and miller in Pommern, and served in the German army. He was a mem- ber of the Lutheran Church, and faithfully tried to practice the principles and precepts taught by that body of Christians.
Our subject received the rudiments of his edu- cation in the schools of Pommern, and later at- tended the Latin school, continuing therein until attaining his seventeenth year. He then entered the German army, becoming a member of the First Artillery, Battery Second, and served for three years, when he was honorably discharged. In 1884 he came to America, by way of Bremen and New York, but after remaining in New York six weeks, determined to come farther west, first stopping at St. Louis, and later going to Spring- field, Mo. There he was employed for eighteen months as a florist, and at the expiration of that time returned to St. Louis, and, taking in William Schrayer as partner, continued in business for three years.
August 15, 1889, Mr. Koeppen came to Sedalia
and bought the site of his present fine property. This tract of land he improved and built upon, adding to it as his needs required, until at the present time he has a beautiful residence and ten thousand feet of glass in greenhouses. There are five houses, with a fine cone-shaped glass conser- vatory. He raises all kinds of flowers and plants, which he sells both at wholesale and retail, be- sides shipping to other markets.
In Springfield, Mo., occurred an event which united the fortunes of our subject and Miss Mary Koeppen. She was also a native of the Father- land, and her birth likewise occurred in Pom- mern. Three children have come to bless this union, as follows: Augusta, Charles and Lena. Mr. and Mrs. Koeppen are members of the Luth- eran Church, and are much beloved for their faithful Christian lives, their generosity to all good causes, and their great hospitality. In poli- tics Mr. Koeppen is a firm believer in the prin- ciples laid down by the Republican party, and by vote and influence does all he can to advance its interests. Socially he is identified with the order of the Sons of Herman, and may be counted on to advance every interest for the public good.
L CHILLE D. DHALLUIN, proprietor of the Stockmen's House at Sedalia, is a member of a family that has been especially noted for valor in war, and he has sustained the repu- tation for courage gained by former generations. During his service as a soldier, both in Europe and Africa, he endured all the vicissitudes and perils of war, and can relate many interesting and thrilling reminiscences of his experiences in camp and on the battlefields.
A native of Lille, Flanders, France, Mr. Dhal- luin was born on the 9th of June, 1850. His parents, Louis and Alice (DePrest) Dhalluin, were natives of the same province as himself, and his father was proprietor of a woolen-mill there. He was a soldier under Napoleon Bonaparte, and
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was wounded while in the service. Our subject's paternal grandfather, Joseph Dhalluin, and his maternal grandfather, Henry DePrest, were in the Bonaparte wars, and the former, in the men- orable engagement at Waterloo, was injured to such an extent as to render amputation of his arm a necessity. Prior to this he had marched to Russia and participated in the siege and de- struction of Moscow, under the leadership of his illustrious commander.
The subject of this notice is one of four chil- dren, and is the eldest son of his parents. He received a good education in the schools of France, and on completing his studies learned the trade of a barber and hair-dresser. In 1870, at the age of twenty, he became a member of the Seventh Battalion for service in the Franco-Prussian War, and for seven months was in the vicinity of Paris, during the siege of the city. September 17, 1870, in the first battle near that place, he was wounded in the right knee by a piece of a shell, and was obliged to remain in the hospital for three months. After the siege was raised, he was sent to Africa, and at Ft. Teseozoo he and his regiment were blockaded by the Africans for three days. Dur- ing this time he was captured by a native, who slashed his throat, but he was saved by his Cap- tain, and was brought back to the fort, where his wound was dressed. Some four months later he was able to rejoin his regiment, with which he re- mained until the close of the African War, being detailed as a barber the greater part of the time.
After having spent four years in Africa, Mr. Dhalluin returned to France and continued in the service of that country until 1876, when a change in the Government put an end to his military ca- reer. In 1877 he came to the United States, and for the three ensuing years he was employed as a barber in St. Louis, after which he came to Seda- lia. Here he was similarly engaged, being pro- prietor of a shop in the eastern part of the city until 1890, when he opened the Stockmen's House.
The marriage of Mr. Dhalluin took place at Sebastopol, Ill., in 1879, his wife being Miss Lucy Berthoux, a native of Carondelet, Mo. They are the parents of five children, uamely:
Dollie, Romey, Charles, William and Helen. As a Democrat, Mr. Dhalluin has taken an active part in local politics, and has represented his party in various county and state conventions. He has served as City and County Commissioner, and has always been ready to assist, in every pos- sible manner, the welfare of the political organi- zation with which he has allied himself.
HOMAS HENDERSON, an influential farmer of township 47, range 27, Johnson County, is a self-made man, as he started out in life with nothing except health and an indom- itable will. His success has been noteworthy, and now, as a result of years of toil, he finds himself in possession of a secure fortune, a pleasant home, and with little need to worry over what the future may bring.
The sixth in a family of ten children, all but four of whom yet survive, Mr. Henderson is the son of J. W. and Lena (Houx) Henderson, and was born October 17, 1855. The father was born in Bourbon County, Ky., and was reared on a farm, following the same business as did his father before him, that of farming. After he had made a start in life he bought hogs, and driving them to New Orleans there found a good market. In 1836 he removed to the vicinity of Jacksonville, Ill., where he drifted into railroad construction work and was boss of a large force of men em- ployed in building the first railroad ever put through to that city. Two years afterward he settled in this county and was numbered among its most enterprising citizens. He was an exten- sive raiser and feeder of hogs, being particularly successful in that line. His death occurred March 15, 1894, he having attained a good old age.
Thomas Henderson was brought up to habits of industry, honesty and activity by his esteemed parents, and having always been accustomed to farming, chose that as his future occupation in
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life. Leaving home at the age of twenty-two years, he herded cattle for about a year in order to obtain money with which to make a start. Securing a team and necessary implements, he rented a farm and turned his attention to feeding cattle. They were ready for the market at a fa- vorable time, and, being a choice lot, commanded an unusual price. In 1881 he went to Indian Ter- ritory and after some two years of trading and prospecting, settled about four miles from the Kansas line, being one of the first white men to obtain a lease of land in the Osage Indian Reserva- tion. During the ten years he spent there he met with some serious drawbacks, but on the whole prospered financially. In December, 1891, he pur- chased liis present farm of one hundred and sev- enty-two acres. He continues to raise and feed cattle and hogs and is doing well. -
About two years ago Mr. Henderson built a handsome country residence. It is presided over by his charming and accomplished wife, who was formerly Miss Della V. Stotts and whose birth occurred in Indiana. They were married April 13, 1884, and have three bright children, Joseph W., Archie and Victor.
By his ballot our subject supports the nominees of the Third party, though he was formerly a Democrat. His success in life is due to the fact that he perseveres in whatever he undertakes and attends strictly to his own business.
HOMAS B. MONKS, whose place of resi- dence is located on section 2, township 43, range 23, Pettis County, comes of the sturdy English stock which has been largely instru- mental in the upbuilding and development of the county. From his boyhood he was brought up to farm work, and has always followed agricult- ural pursuits, meeting with good success in his various undertakings. He is to-day one of the
well-to-do young farmers of his community, own- ing eighty acres of finely cultivated land, which yields abundant harvests each year.
Our subject was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., July 23, 1863, and was the fourth child born to his parents, William and Margaret A. (Burwood) Monks, natives of England. The latter were reared and married in their native land, and after coming to America located in Brooklyn, where they remained until the year after our subject's birth. Then they pushed westward, choosing a home at Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Mo., where the father engaged in farming and growing small fruits for six years. He then removed his family to Tipton, this state, in which place he was re- siding at the time of his death, in 1893. His good wife is still living and makes her home in Tipton.
While the family were living in St. Louis Coun- ty, Thomas had the advantages of the city schools, but when his parents changed their location he carried on his studies in the country. At the age of nineteen he began life's work on his own account and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He came to Pettis County in 1882, and has made his home within its boundaries ever since, with the exception of two years, while residing in Benton County. In 1891 he purchased and removed to his present farm, which is a beautiful piece of land of eighty acres, improved with substantial buildings and all the necessary machinery. On this place the owner raises a goodly amount of grain and also breeds good grades of cattle, horses and swine. Although quite a young man, he is well known in this locality and takes a leading place among its prominent and prosperous agri- culturists.
Mr. Monks was married, in 1887, to Miss Lizzie, daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Rider) Donley, natives of the Buckeye State, where their daugh- ter was born. Their marriage has been blessed by the birth of a son, Walter Emmet, a bright and intelligent lad, who is at home with his fa- ther. Mrs. Monks departed this life in 1887, and March 15, 1891, our subject was married to Miss Emma Hoag. Her parents, William and Anna (Crawley) Hoag, were born in Illinois, but Mrs.
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Monks is a native of Benton County, this state. She has become the mother of two children, Will- iam and Dora.
In religious affairs, our subject adheres to the faith of the Presbyterian Church, while his wife is a member of the Methodist Church. He is a man of considerable financial ability, and by the judicious investment of his money is acquiring a valuable property. In politics he is a Republican.
HOMAS HAYES, proprietor of the Hayes Bottling Works of Sedalia, located at No. 310 West Main Street, conducts a very ex- tensive business with marked ability, and is rapidly acquiring a fortune, the products of his plant having an extensive sale in the city and surrounding territory, comprising the district bounded by Index, California, Fairfield and Higginsville. In order to supply his customers, Mr. Hayes employs from twelve to fifteen men, and from his works turns out about five hundred cases a day. He manufactures various kinds of soda and mineral waters, cider, etc., and has the contract for charging all of the soda-water foun- tains in the place.
Mr. Hayes was born in St. Louis, Mo., Febru- ary 7, 1857, his parents, Patrick and Bridget (Whalen) Hayes, then being residents of that city. The former was born in Ireland and came to the United States in his early youth. At first he took up his abode in New Orleans, but later went to St. Louis, where he was employed by a wholesale house as teamster until shortly before his death, which occurred when he was about forty-five years of age. His wife was born and reared in New Orleans, in which city she was married. She became the mother of five children, of whom our subject is the eldest, and her demise also occurred in St. Louis.
Left an orphan when he was but thirteen years of age, Mr. Hayes was compelled to earn his own livelihood at a time when it would have
been to his future benefit had he been able to at- tend school. He obtained a position in a bottling works, where he learned every feature of the bus- iness, and was also employed in several of the principal factories in St. Louis. For some years he was with Hayes & Co. in their bottling works at No. 713 Park Avenue, and later was with the St. Louis Bottling Company, on Jefferson Avenue and Montgomery Street. March 26, 1887, he came to Sedalia, when the Queen City Bottling Company was organized, and subsequently bought out the Sedalia Bottling Company, consolidating the two concerns and changing the style to the T. Hayes Bottling Works. The plant occupies a space of 22X120 feet in dimensions and has mod- ern equipments and machinery. In 1892 Mr. Hayes started a bottling works in Warrensburg, which he ran for only a year.
Our subject was married in St Louis in 1876 to Miss Mary Linderman, who was born in Germany. They have become the parents of one child, a daughter, Lizzie, who is a very bright and prom- ising student in the public schools. In his polit- ical belief Mr. Hayes is an unswerving Democrat.
ALVIN BRUNER TEATER, one of the substantial and influential inhabitants of Johnson County, makes his home on a fine tract of land on section 20, township 44, range 27. It comprises two hundred well developed acres, upon which have been placed modern im- provements. Mr. Teater was born northwest of Richmond, Madison County, Ky., September 22, 1862, and is the son of Robert and Paulina (Davis) Teater, natives of Boyle County, that state. In the latter county they were reared to mature years and married, later going to Madison County, where Robert Teater was the owner of considerable real estate. He there passed his re- maining years, dying in 1873.
There were three sons and five daughters born
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to the parents of our subject, of whom Calvin B. was the sixth in order of birth. Malcolm makes his home in Chilhowee Township; Laura, who married George Hughes, is residing in Rose Hill Township, this county; Lucy A. is now Mrs. Andrew Chambers, and also resides in Chilhowee Township; Carrie became the wife of Ephraim Hughes, a resident of Rose Hill Township; Milton makes his home in Seattle, Wash .; Emma and Annie are still at home with their mother. Mrs. Teater disposed of her home in Kentucky in 1883 and with the family came to this state. The old place was a very valuable one, and had she been able to collect the money she would have been able to live comfortably the remaining years of her life, besides giving her sons and daughters a good start. The little which she obtained was invested in eighty acres in Chilhowee Township, and the sons were compelled as soon as old enough to make their own way in the world. Our subject remained at home until attaining his twenty-fifth year, devoting a great portion of his income up to that time to the support of his mother.
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