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The streets of Lamonte are laid out at right angles to one another, and in front of many of the residences ornamental trees have been planted which greatly add to the appearance of the streets.
A complete business directory of the town includes: James S. White, postmaster and dealer in hardware, stoves, tinware and agricultural imple- ments; Hardy & Co., dry goods and general merchandise; Jule Busch, . dry goods, clothing and general merchandise; R. S. McNees, dealer in grain; Lutz & Fisher, furniture; Mrs. J. T. Craghead, milliner; Dr. A. P. Snoddy, druggist and physician; J. T. Craghead & Co., dry goods, etc .; J. R. Wade, dry goods, boots and shoes, clothing and general mer- chandise; James W. Overby, barber; H. T. McArtor, druggist; D. W. Reesman, barber; T. S. Fisher, druggist; John Patton, restaurant; D. L. Aulsbaugh, harness and saddlery; W. L. Chipley, tinner; W. C. Wise, livery and sale stable; W. F. Hainline, blacksmith; S. J. Withers, restaurant; J. J. Penquite & Co., lumber, implements, etc .; A. J. Hall, grain dealer; R. H. Wheeler, agent Missouri Pacific Railroad; Drs. J. P.
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Walker and S. Conway, physicians and surgeons; B. B. Taylor, Justice of the Peace; James H. Harrison, Justice of the Peace; Lamonte Mill Co., millers; John Fitzgerald, section boss Mo. P. R. R .; E. H. Bulow, engineer; W. S. Files, proprietor Lamonte House; Guthrie & West, insur- ance and real estate agents; C. C. Kemp, proprietor Southern Hotel; John W. Baldwin, insurance agent; James B. Mekeal, contractor and builder ; R. J. Yocum, butcher; James Bradfield, carpenter; George H. Shepherd, nurseryman.
W. H. AGEE.
Lamonte Township. The subject of this brief sketch was born in Pettis County, in April, 1857. His father and mother were both natives of Kentucky, and were among the first families who settled in this County. Henry came to Missouri about the year 1832, and settled on Flat Creek. Wm. Agee, the father, was a merchant for many years. W. H., who is the oldest son, was educated in the town of Dresden. His early life was spent in his father's store as clerk. While living at Dresden, he was married, in May, 1878, to Miss Nannie U. Terry, daughter of Vincent Terry. The result of this union has been two children, Harry E. and Walter D. . For the past five years he has been associated with his father in mercantile business at Fayetteville, Ark. Disposing of this, he returned to Pettis County, where he is at present living on a farm, and is one of the promising and enterprising men of this Township. He and his worthy wife are both acceptable members of the Christian Church.
JULE BUSCH.
Lamonte Township. Few men have been more enterprising or have con- tributed more to the wealth and development of Lamonte than Mr. Busch. He is a native of Missouri, born in St. Charles County, in July 1838. His father and mother were both born in Prussia and emigrated to the United States in 1834, and came directly to Missouri, and settled in St. Charles County, where he engaged in the mercantile business. Jule's mother died in St. Charles County, in 1852. Jule Busch was in part educated in his native County. He attended the St. Louis University about three years. In 1859, during the Pike's Peak excitement, he crossed the plains on his way out, meeting men in great numbers returning. He then deter- mined to go through to California, and spent some time in traveling over the territories. In 1869 he returned to Missouri, and in the following year he came to Lamonte and soon after started a store, consisting of a general stock. He has been very industrious in studying the wants of his custo- mers, and has always done a large business. In 1870, Mr. Busch was married to Miss M. V. McConnell, a lady of rare domestic habits. They have three children, Laura, Levalle and May. Mr. Busch has a neat and comfortable residence and large store house well stocked.
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J. D. CRAGHEAD.
Post-office, Lamonte. Farmer. Was born in Pettis County, Missouri, Feb. 10, 1847. He was raised and educated in this County. He was married when quite young to Miss Virginia A. Williams in 1867, daughter of Bartlett Williams, one of the pioneer settlers of this County. She was born and raised in Pettis County. By this union they have six children: Ella, Walter, Estella, Maud, Ernest and Gertrude. Mr. Craghead has been quite extensively engaged in raising hogs, cattle and flax. In 1869 he moved to his present farm, which contains 140 acres, all in cultivation, with a good house and barn. In 1878, he engaged in the growing of broom corn, in which he has been quite successful, shipping his crop to Jefferson City and St. Louis. Mr. Craghead can relate many interesting hunting incidents ; and one of his special amusements is the gun and the chase.
J. T. CRAGHEAD.
Merchant; post-office, Lamonte. Was born in Pettis County, Missouri, April 12, 1849. His father, Robert Craghead, was a native of Virginia; was born in 1803 and emigrated to Missouri in 1818, and settled in Callaway County. In 1832 he removed to Pettis County and settled on a farm near Lamonte, where he continued to reside until his death in 1875. His mother is also a native of Virginia, was born in 1812, and is still living and enjoying moderate health. J. T. Craghead's grandmother, on his mother side, is still living, and has attained the advanced age of ninety-six years, and was originally from Virginia; James T., the subject of this sketch, commenced business for himself in 1871, engaging in agricultural pursuits, which he followed until June, 1881, when he retired from the. farm and embarked in the mercantile trade. He has a large store and well stocked. His mild and gentlemanly ways secure to him a large and prosperous business. He has been twice married, first to Miss L. F. Matthews in 1870, a native of Virginia. She died in 1877, leaving two children, Charles H. and William E. He married for his second wife Miss M. E. Shoup, daughter of Thomas Shoup, Esq., a native of Ohio. They have one son.
JOHN H. DIVERS.
Farmer. Prominent among the farmers and stock raisers stands the name of John H. Divers. He was born in Franklin County, Va., Nov. 22, 1828. He came to Missouri with his mother when about thirteen years of age. His father having previously died. He and his mother settled in Pettis County in about the year 1841, north of Sedalia, where he continued to live until the death of his mother in 1846. She was a native of Virginia and her maiden name was Elizabeth Harris, daughter
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of Frances Harris, Esq. Mr. Divers after the death of his mother took a trip back to his native State; returning to Missouri he then went to Ore- gon and California; returned in 1854, and engaged in farming. In 1856 he was married to Miss Mary Brown, daughter of James Brown. In 1859 he moved to his present farm, which contains about 335 acres of choice land. He has a fine, substantial two-story residence with a good barn. He has been one of the enterprising farmers and stock raisers of his neigh- borhood; he is a man of good taste and order, having everything in its right place. In 1873 he lost his first wife. She at her death leaving eight children, James F., Edward A., Mary A., Elizabeth, John W., William R., Christopher D. and Amanda Lee. "He married a second time in 1877, Mrs. Margaret Carpenter, daughter of Adam Carpenter. By this union they had one daughter, Lulu F. Mrs. Divers had five children by her former husband. Mr. Divers commenced life in very straightened circumstances, but being a man of great energy, has succeeded well in life, has set a good example, is a good neighbor, widely known and much respected.
WM. DUKE.
Farmer; post-office, Lamonte. Prominent among the farmers of this township who have contributed largely to its wealth and development, stands the name of Wm. Duke. He was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1841. His father was from the north of Ireland, and his mother from the State of Vermont. They were among the early settlers of San- dusky County, Ohio. William's father died when was about thirteen years of age, and his mother soon after. Being deprived early in life of a father and mother he was thrown upon his own resources to fight the battle of life for himself. He received a limited education from the com- mon schools. In 1861 he enlisted in the Federal Army, joining Company D, 72d Ohio, Three Years Men, and served until the summer of 1865, par- ticipating in the following battles: Shiloh, Corinth, siege of Vicksburg, and many others. On June 11, 1864, he was captured and imprisoned at Andersonville, and was held until April, 1865, when he was paroled and placed upon the ill-fated vessel whose boilers exploded near Memphis, Tenn. Out of 1,600 only 600 escaped with their lives. . Mr. Duke was picked up, clinging to a board, in an unconscious condition, having floated some ten miles down the river from the scene of the accident. In 1865 Mr. Duke returned to his home in Ohio and engaged in farming, which he followed until 1869, when he then came to Missouri and settled on his present farm, which contains 160 acres of choice land. He has a neat and comfortable residence and one of the best brick cellars in the township. He has a good barn and out-houses. In 1867 he was married to Miss Emeline Brim, daughter of Geo. Brim, who was a native of England, and
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born in Devonshire in 1807, and died in 1873. He was a gentleman widely known and universally esteemed. Mrs. Duke's mother was a native of New York and is still living; was born 1812. Mr. Duke's family consists of three children, Estella C., Snella M. (twins), and Wm. A. They lost three children, two aged respectively four and six years, and one in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Duke are worthy members of the' Church of Christ.
WM. H. EMERSON.
Among the successful merchants of Lamonte may be mentioned Mr. Emerson, who was originally from North Carolina, born in Chatham County, October 11, 1845. He resided in his native County until he attained his majority. He came with his two brothers to Houstonia, this County, in 1871, where he remained until January, 1879, during which time he was engaged in the mercantile trade. During the same year, (1879), he came to Lamonte and accepted a position as salesman in the store of G. H. Hardy, which position he held for two years. He then became a partner with G. Hardy & Co., which firm still exists. The firm is doing a large business, and Mr. Emerson is held in great esteem by his many cus- tomers. ' He has served as Township Trustee. He is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, also of the Good Templars.
W. S. FILES.
Proprietor of the Lamonte House. This popular hotel keeper is a native of Maine, and was born near Belfast Bay, June 11, 1824. When about eleven years of age he moved with his parents to Ohio, where he was principally raised and educated. He spent a portion of his boyhood days on a farm. In 1852 he was married to Miss Martha A. Ewers, daughter of Robert Ewers, Esq. She is a lady possessed of rare domestic habits and is well fitted for the important position she so nobly fills. Mr. Files continued to farm until he came to Missouri in 1866, when he settled on a farm near Dresden, Pettis County, where he resided until 1876, when he moved his family to this place and took charge of the Lamonte House, which is the principal hotel in the town. He sets a good table, makes his guests feel at home, and his clever and genial ways make his house partic- ularly attractive. Mr. Files has a family of five children, four girls and one son, viz: E. A., E. T., Alice B., Wm. E., and Anta B. Mr. Files' parents were both natives of Maine, and emigrated to Ohio in an early day, and lived to a ripe old age.
T. S. FISHER.
Druggist. Mr. Fisher is a native of Missouri, and was born in Saline County, Sept. 16, 1850. His father, Jacob Fisher, was born in Pennsyl-
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vania, Sept. 15, 1812. His mother was born in Louisa County, Va., July 6, 1817. She moved with her parents to Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1834. She was married in 1838, and moved with her husband to Missouri, Cooper County, in 1839, thence to Saline County in 1843, in which place Jacob Fisher died in 1853. T. S. Fisher, our subject, was educated at the com- mon schools. He set out in life early. He accepted a clerkship in Mr. T. C. Ramey's store, which position he held two years. Then he entered a drug store as clerk, in Arrow Rock. From this place he went to St. Louis, engaging in the commission business. Next to Sedalia, this county, and accepted a situation in a drug store. In about one year after he came to Lamonte and engaged in the drug trade, associating himself with Dr. Conway. This firm did business two years; disposing of his interest he engaged in farming. In 1881 he again engaged in the drug trade, and to-day is doing a neat business. In 1878 he was married to Miss Lucy I. Wimer. She was born in Virginia. They have one daughter, Bertha May.
JOHN S. FLEMING.
One among the most successful farmers and stock raisers of Lamonte Township. Was born in Fauquier County, Va., in the town of Upper- ville, Sept. 3, 1828. His early education was in the common schools of that day, spending most of his youth on the farm. From this he went out as traveling salesman for a large hardware and implement house, continu- ing with them about seven years. In 1858, he came to Missouri, locating near the present site of Lamonte. He soon commenced dealing extensively in mules and cattle. He is now the owner of two large farms, one con- taining 440 acres, two and a half miles northeast, and the other containing 310 acres joining the town of Lamonte, both under excellent cultivation. On the latter named tract he built a fine substantial residence, surrounded by a beautiful lawn adorned with evergreens, provided with granaries and other buildings. Mr. Fleming has also given much attention to cul- tivation of fruit, having on his farm a fine orchard of bearing trees. He served as justice of the peace during the war. One year he worked with his teams on the M. P. R. R. He has always given his influence on the side of temperance and order. On the fifteenth day of May, 1860, he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza I. Routsong, daughter of P. Routsong, a native of Maryland. They have been blessed with four children, two of whom are still living, now attending college, James A. and Emma L. His parents are dead; his father, a native of Pennsylvania, died in 1854, and his mother, a native of Virginia, died in 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming are worthy members of the M. E. Church, South. Mr. Fleming is a good neighbor, widely known and much esteemed.
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MONROE H. GARTON.
Farmer and stock dealer. Prominent among the young men of this township, may be mentioned the name of Mr. Garton. He was born in Pettis County, Mo., Nov. 3, 1848. Receiving a common school educa- tion, he set out early in life for himself, engaging in farming, in which he has been quite successful. In Oct. 1873, he was united in marriage with Miss Lucinda B. Pemberton, daughter of Geo. M. Pemberton, Esq. She is a native of Pettis County, and a lady of culture and refinement. By this union they have one son, Wm. E. Garton. In 1873 Mr. Garton moved to his present farm which at that time contained 160 acres, given him by his father. He has been very active and industrious, and his landed estate now numbers 1,290 acres, all under fence and cultivation. He has been one among the successful cattle and hog dealers of Lamonte township. He has always endeavored to feed all the corn on his premises. Latterly he is turning his attention to the raising of wheat, his land being first class for the growing of this product. Seven hundred acres of his land lies in Vernon County, on which his herds of cattle graze. Mr. Gar- ton is a man possessed of more than ordinary executive ability, and as a financier he has few equals. He is a good neighbor, is widely known and much respected. He is a prominent member of the M. E. Church.
P. J. HAGGARD.
Farmer. Among the successful young men we mention Mr. Haggard. He is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Clark County, on Nov. 3, 1842, and continued to reside in his native county until 1869, when in the same year he was married to Miss Mary D. Sneed, daughter of Wm. D. Sneed, of Carroll County, Ky. He moved with his new bride to Missouri and settled in Knobnoster, where he remained three years, living at differ- ent points. In 1881 he moved to his present farm, containing ninety-six acres of choice land, all in cultivation, with a comfortable dwelling house, where he is engaged in farming. Mr. H. has been a member of the Mas- onic fraternity for several years; he and his worthy wife are also accept- able members of the Christian Church.
W. F. HAINLINE.
Wagon-maker and blacksmith. Was born in Montgomery County, Ky., April 16, 1843, and lived in his native State until he attained his man- hood, and in the fall of 1870 he came to Lamonte. His father, who is a native of the same State, came to Missouri in 1872 and is still living. His mother, who is still living, is also from Kentucky, and is the daughter of David Rose, Esq., of Ky. W. F. Hainline, who is our subject, on first coming to this place engaged in blacksmithing, at the same time carrying on wagon-making, and has operated the principal shop in Lamonte, and
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owns a good farm containing 125 acres of land. He also runs the princi- pal meat market of Lamonte. He devoted considerable time and atten- tion to farming and feeding stock. He has been married twice; first to Miss Jessie H. Johnson in 1866, daughter of Jeff. Johnson, Esq. She died in 1874, leaving three children, viz .: Alice, Rosa B. and James J. In 1875 he was again married to Miss M. J. Johnson, a sister of his former wife. Through this union they have two children, viz .: Laura E. and an infant. Mr. H. has served as member of the City Council, and is a prominent member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 296.
A. J. HALL.
Post-office, Lamonte. Farmer. In this sketch we have not a pioneer, but a man who has been identified with almost every enterprise tending to the public good. He is a native of Canada, and born Feb. 23, 1828. When quite young he moved to the State of New York, where he remained until 1862, then went to California, remaining there for several years, during which time he was engaged in the lumber trade. After this he returned to his old home in Stephenson County, Ills. In 1869 he came to Missouri, stopping a short time in St. Louis, and soon after came to Lamonte, where he has been a resident ever since. He immediately engaged in the lumber and grain. business, and has been one of the largest shippers between this point and Kansas City. He also has been a success- ful cattle feeder. He also owned an interest in the Lamonte flouring mills. At present he holds the office of Mayor, and has been a member of the school board for the last ten years. In 1852 he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Holmes. The result of this union has been one son and one daughter, viz .: Ollie E. and Judson H. Mr. Hall has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for many years. He and his worthy wife are both prominent members of the Baptist Church, and among its liberal contributors.
GEORGE H. HARDY.
Farmer. He is a native of Missouri, and was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Feb. 9, 1843. His father, George H. Hardy, after whom the sub- ject of this notice was named, is still living, and is now a resident of John- son County, this State. His mother was a native of New York, and died in the year 1874. Geo. H., our subject, was principally raised in the city of St. Louis, and was educated at the City University. In 1866 he came to Dresden, this county, with his parents, and clerked in his father's store until 1868, when he, in company with his parents, moved to Lamonte, where he still continued to clerk for his father. On the twenty-eighth day of Oct., 1868, he was married to Miss Laura Dawson, daughter of J. L. Dawson, of Pettis County. In the fall of the same year Mr. Hardy
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moved to his present farm, which contains 120 acres of land, well improved, . with a comfortable dwelling. He belongs to the Good Templars Lodge, and he and his worthy wife are members of the Christian Church. They have four children, Mary B., Alice D., E. F. and Virgil.
THOMAS G. INMAN.
The suject of this brief sketch is not a pioneer, but came to this county in 1876, and for energy and genuine pluck he has few equals. He is a gentleman who has been well raised, is possessed of fine feeling and keen sensibilities. He was born in Martin County, Indiana, in the year 1845. He received a good English education in the schools of his State. He served as Sheriff of Martin County two years. At the age of twenty- one he was elected township trustee, which office he held continuously for a period of eight years. Mr. Inman was engaged in dealing in stock for several years in Indiana. He came to Lamonte in the fall of 1879; and spent the winter, when in the spring he engaged in farming and now is cultivat- ing between 500 and 600 acres of land. Mr. Inman was married in 1865, to a very worthy lady, by whom he has two children.
THOMAS J. MASON.
Farmer. Squire Mason, as he is familiarly known, is one of the oldest inhabitants of Lamonte. He was born in the Territory of Missouri, Oct. 1, 1820. His father, Henry Mason, was a native of Pennsylvania, he hav- ing moved with his father to the Territory of Missouri, which is now St. Louis County, in the year 1804, where he died about the year 1823. Thomas J., our subject, when about thirteen years of age, entered a store as clerk, and a portion of the time in business for himself, and followed this until 1855, when he moved to Pettis County, and settled on his pres- ent farm, containing 325 acres, near the town site of Lamonte. Mr. Mason was married in St. Louis County, in 1847, to Miss Sarah A. Cordell, daughter of Arthur Cordell. She is a native of Missouri. In about the year 1856 Mr. Mason was elected to the office of justice of the peace, which he held continuously until 1863. He was the first postmaster of Lamonte, receiving his appointment about 1857, and held the office for a period of eleven years. After the close of the war he resigned, when he again was elected to the office of justice of the peace, and served until 1877. He also held the office of township trustee. Mr. Mason's family consists of five children, John W., Robert W., Mary L., Thomas R. and Joseph C. Mr. Mason's mother was a native of Kentucky, and was mar- ried in St. Louis County. She died Aug., 1823. Mr. Mason is a kind neighbor, is widely known and universally esteemed.
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JAMES R. McCONNELL.
There is perhaps no citizen who has contributed more for the building up of Lamonte than Mr. McConnell, he and Col. Hickox being the founders of the town of Lamonte. Jas. R. McConnell was born in Dau- phin County, Penn., Jan. 17, 1818. He received his education in. a log school house with two months of school during the year. He continued to reside in his native county until 1854. He engaged in farming. In the year 1854 he moved to Lebanon County, where he remained a short time, then moved to Dayton, O., in which place he lived two years. In 1859, removed to Missouri with the small sum of $412.00. He first set- tled in California, this State. During the war, he and Mr. Hickox were largely engaged in furnishing beef and forage to the government. In 1867, he moved to Lamonte with his worthy friend Hickox, and engaged in the lumber trade. Mr. McConnell, Hickox and Busch developed the coal mines. Disposing of his interest in this, he turned his attention to farming. In 1877 he purchased the Lamonte Mills. Soon after, these mills were burned, but were rebuilt, the style of the firm being Hall, Con- way & McConnell, commonly called the Lamonte Mill Co. These gentlemen are among the most prominent in the place. Mr. McConnell was married to Miss C. Whitman, of Reading, Penn., in 1845. They have four children living: William T., John A., Roland S. and Linda C. Mr. McConnell has a stately residence and one of the largest bank barns in the county. His farm is the best of soil and is well improved. Mr. McConnell is a good neighbor and public spirited, ever ready to assist in any enterprise tending to the public good.
CHARLES E. McCONNELL.
Lamonte Township. Dealer in hardware, tin and stoves. He is a a native of Missouri, and was born in St. Charles County, July 9, 1856. His father and mother were both natives of Missouri and his grandfather was originally from Kentucky. Charles E., who is the subject of this notice, received a good common school education at the schools of this State. When quite young, he accepted a clerkship in the store of Jule Busch, which position he held for ten years, and afterwards was engaged for a short term with Mr. E. A. Reaser, a grain merchant. In 1881 he embarked in his present business. His long experience in mercantile life and extensive acquaintance have well qualified him for his business. In 1879, he was married to Miss Susie Larkins, of Brownsville, Mo. They had one son, Robert C.
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