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a member of the M. E. church (South), Cedar City; a Democrat in politics and an able, spicy writer, whose pen is making his organ a bright and vala- ble support of the spirit of Democracy.
JOSEPH GOLDMAN.
Joseph Goldmau, assistant editor of the Daily and Weekly State Tribune, is a native of Jefferson City, where he was born October 27, 1875. His edu- cation was in the schools of the city, graduating from the High School in 1896. He was local editor of the Jefferson City Courier, of which Mr. J. C. Fisher was proprietor, in which position he contin- ved until the plant was purchased by E. S. Link. During this time he also represented the Jefferson City Tribune nine months. In response to the call for volunteers for the late Spanish War, he enlisted in
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Co. L. 2nd Missouri Volunteers. The company was located for some time at Albany, Ga., where they were mustered out March 8. 1899, his discharge be- ing March 6. While stationed at Lexington, Ky., he was camp correspondent for the Lexington (Ky) Leader, and also for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Mr. Goldman's education was acquired with a view to the study of law, in which he was engaged with the Hon. W. S. Pope, but later he gave up the legal
profession, yielding to his taste for newspaper work. On returning from the war he was correspondent for the St. Louis Chronicle and the Kansas City Star until July of the past year, since which time he has been the assistant editor of the State Tri- bune, whose pages are brightened by the tracings of his versatile pen. Mr. Goldman is a bright young man with a promising future. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and an active worker for the Democratic party, to which he al- ways gives his loyal and active support.
J. R. BALDWIN.
J. Robert Baldwin, State Deputy Beer Inspector, was born August 31, 1859, on a farm near Califor- nia, Moniteau county, Slo., where he grew to man- hood, receiving his education in the public schools. When 23 years of age he went to Kansas City, where he served tive years on the Metropolitan Police force. From Kansas City he removed to Sedalia, engaging
in the real estate business, making many friends, who knew him more familiarly as "Bob." Leaving Sedalia he removed to Jefferson City, and held a position at the Missouri Penitentiary, which he re- signed to accept the appointment of State Deputy Beer Inspector. He is an enthusiastic worker in the Democratic ranks, and his appointment by Gov. Stephens to his present position was "a just recog- nition of his ability and service" to his party. He was chosen from among 200 applicants, and by a singular coincidence received the appointment on
his 40th birthday. He was married to Miss Eliza, daughter of Jackson Bruce, a wealthy storkdealer near Jamestown, Moniteau county., Mo. His son, Arthur, 21 years of age, now fills the position made vacant by his father's resignation at the peniten- tiary; his daughter, Miss Zora Eethel, is at home. -.-
W. A. STARK.
William Aften Stark, of the firm of Ritchie & Stark, proprietors of the Russellville Roller Mills, was born on a farm in Cole county near Russellville, October 18, 1863, attending school in the neighbor- ing distriet and assisting his parents on the farm until eighteen, when he rented a farm near his home which he cultivated one year, then bought the farm, which he has continuously cultivated and greatly improved, and on which he now resides. During this time, however, he followed the work of a carpenter and builder, much of the time employing assistance to work his farm. He has built a number of houses in Cole county, among them the mill of which he is now one of the proprietors, and also the elegant home of Mr. Ritchie, his partner. The association with Mr. Ritchie while building the mill and resi- dence, engendered a feeling of mutual respect and confidence which resulted in their co-partnership in this prosperous milling plant in 1899. Mr. Stark was married at the early age of eighteen, to Miss Rosa, danghter of B. S. Entoe, a farmer near Deca- tur. This union has been blessed with eight chil-
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dren, four boys and four girls; the eldest, Ezera, a bright lad of seventeen, the youngest, twins of three months, are Ernest and Inez. Mr. Stark is one of the citizens of Cole county, who has, by his own well directed efforts, industry and thrift, made himself comfortable in this world's goods. He still owns,
in addition to his interest in the Russellville Roller mill, his farm, which is highly improved, and where he still makes his home. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. and the M. W. A., of Russellville, and also of Mt. Olive Baptist church, of which he bas been a deacon a number of years. He is a citi- zen which Russellville may congratulate itself on securing for a permanent resident.
C. W. LOHMAN.
Charles W. Lohman, dealer in general merchan- dise at Lohman, a village (of which he is the founder), on the Lebanon Branch of the Missouri Pacific, was born in St. Louis, December 1, 1848, from which place his parents removed to Jefferson City when he was an infant, being educated in the public schools of Jefferson City. He later attended the Bryant & Stratton Commercial College in St. Louis, from which he graduated in 1870. In 1871 he took a position as clerk on the steamer "Viola Bell" of which his father was the owner and which oper- ated between St. Louis and the head-waters of the Missouri. In 1872 he engaged in the general mercan- tile business in Jefferson City, removing in 1874 to Stringtown, from which place in 1884 he removed to his present location, where, in addition to doing a large business in general merchandising, he is a dealer in railway timber. lle is the owner of some valuable timber lands in the country adjacent
to Lohman. Mr. Lohman was married in 1873 to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. J. J. Steininger, now deceased, who was a prominent Republican of the Capital City, and under the administration of Garfield and Arthur, its postmaster. Mr. Lohman has one son, whose position as book-keeper of the Merchants' Bank of Jefferson City bears evidence of his sterling character and qualities as a business man. Mr. Lohman is a worthy son of a worthy sire, his father having been one of the most enterpris- ing and successful business men of the Capital
City, although misfortune overtook him in his later life, as an honorable citizen none stood higher. Mr. Lohman is a Republican in politics, but takes no active part in political matters, and most worthily performs the duties devolving on a good citizen in all the relations of life.
L. CONRATH.
Louis Conrath was born in the Province of the Rhine, Prussia, November 20, 1828. Attending school at the Kirn until 16 years of age, when he immigrated to London (November 10, 1845), where he was engaged as a baker over three years, when he sailed for America, coming to St. Clair county, Ill., here he was engaged in farming a short time. Later (1850) he went to Hannibal and worked for various bakers four years. Going to Maries county, he en- tered a claim, cultivating the land a year and a half and disposed of the farm, investing in Moniteau county, near Tipton, where he remained but one year. Giving up his agricultural pursuits, he moved to Jefferson City, and opened a bakery on Madison street, in the building now occupied by the City
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Hotel office. Two years later he removed to his own building. 405 Madison street, but in 1882, he pur- chased the ground and erected his present hand- some building, 224 E. High, and continued the lead- mg confectionery and backery until 1893, when he retired from business, disposing of his stock to his son, Julius. In Jefferson City, 1860, he was mar- ried to Miss Julia Andrae, which union has been blessed with five children, two sons and three daughters. Julius conduets the business estab- lished by his father at the same stand; Fred, who was formerly of the dry goods firm of Conrath & Beck, is in business in St. Louis, Mo. Misses Emma and Alma are at home with their parents. His beau- tiful daughter, Laura, just reaching the years of womanhood. died in Germany in 18SS, where he had taken her in the vain hope that the sea voyage and the climate of his native heath would restore her to her former health. Mr. Conrath is a prominent Re- publican, who has spent his most useful years as a citizen of Jefferson City, and is now enjoying the fruits of his well spent life at his comfortable home. 224a E. High street.
J. A. DAMPF, D. D. S.
John A. Dampf, D. D. S., the popular dentist of Russellville, whose office is over the Russellville Exchange Bank, was born on a farm one-half mile west of that village, April 5, 1873. Here he was
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raised and educated, later graduating from the Kan- sas City Dental School, class of 1898., he having previously assisted Dr. Hammond in his office at Jefferson City. After graduating in 1898, he located at Russellville where he has built up a large prac- tice; in addition to his local practice he visits the
various towns of Maries and Miller counties, regu larly, having already formed a large acquaintance who are his patrons; his practice increasing as his skill in the profession (of which he has taken ar interest since boyhood) becomes known. Ile is a young man, who keeps abreast with the progress o the age by reading regularly the journals devoted to that profession. Dr. Dampf is a bright, enterprising young man, whose life is full of promise.
LOUIS SCHNEIDER.
Louis Schneider, of Schneider Bros., proprietor: of the popular Russellville Hotel, was born on a farn in Cole county, near Taos, May 15, 1869. Ilis educa tion was in the neighboring schools. On reaching his majority he engaged in farming on his own ac count, in which he continued most successfully unti
1897, when he disposed of his agricultural interest: and removed to Russellville, building the large and splendid brick hotel, which he now occupies and i: conducting most successfully. This magnificent brick building. 56 by 86 feet, two stories, is moderi in all of its appointments, the front being of St Lonis pressed brick. This excellent hotel was opened to the public April 2, 1898, on which date the receipts were nearly $200.00. In the experience of the writer he has not found a more comfortable home nor one where the table service was better or the rooms and beds more comfortable and invit ing. In fact, it is an unusual building for a towi the size of Russellville and is unusually well con ducted. In connection with the hotel is a well ap pointed bar, supplied with everything that can be demanded by the most exacting taste, in the way of wines, brandies, beer, etc. George Schneider
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the brother of Louis, entered into partnership with him in the management of the hotel and bar in the spring of 1899. His genial presence and busi- ness qualifications assisting munch in the manage- ment of this popular hotel. Mr. Schneider was married July 4, 1899, celebrating the 123rd anni- vesary of the Declaration of Independence, by join- ing his fortunes to Miss Katie Schneider, who is now his most congenial, charming and devoted com- panion.
A. J. BAUER.
August J. Baner, City Collector of Jefferson City, where he was born, August 8, 1866, is a son of JJohn N. Baner, deceased, who was for many years a prominent business man of the Capital City. He was educated in the public schools of his native town, graduating from the High School at the age of 16, immediately after which he was engaged with the First National Bank as messenger, in which posi- tion he continued two years, when he was promoted to the position of book-keeper, and later paying tel- ler, from which important position, after seven years faithful service, he was forced to retire on account
of ill health, when he engaged in the business of fire insurance, establishing an agency, which he has con- tinned since. He was elected City Collector on the Republican ticket, April, 1891, and has been con-
tinnously re-elected since. Ile is Chairman of the Republican City Central Committee. He was united in marriage to Laura E., danghter of Wendell Straub, cigar manufacturer of this city, October 10, 1893, to this nion has been born one son, Harold,
Residence of A. J. Bauer.
now a bright boy of three years. Mr. Bauer is a mem- ber of the Evangelical Central Lutheran church. Hle is Secretary and Treasurer of the Wyaconda Lead and Zine Mining Co., and also of the Histor Zine Mining Co., both of this city, and also holds the important position of Secretary of the Home Building and Loan Association. Mr. Baner is a most worthy citizen in all the relations of life and his sterling worth is recognized by the people who have kept him in important positions of trust; the cor- porations with which he is associated also avail themselves of his sterling character and business ability by placing him in their most important offi- cial positions.
His home is 621 East High street.
CONRAD WALDECKER.
On November 22. 1857, on a farm in Gasconade county, Mo., Conrad Waldecker, the present Prose- enting Attorney of Cole county, made his first ap- pearance on the stage of life, where he continued to act his part until the age of 21, when he entered Central Wesleyan College af Warrenton, Mo., for the purpose of securing a higher education than was afforded by the country schools. Not being blessed with a sufficiency of this world's goods to carry him through college, he engaged in teaching alternately with his attendance at college to secure the neces- sary funds. After studying law one year in the office of Peers & Morsey at Warrenton, he attended
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the Missouri State University at Columbia, graduat- ing from the Law Department class in 1889, after which, spending a few months at his old home, he came to Jefferson City and became a law partner of Hon. W. S. Pope, which partnership continued three years, In April, 1893, he was elected City At- torney of Jefferson City, and was re-elected in 1895 and 1897. In 1898 he was elected to his present po- sition, continning both offices until the expiration of his term as City Attorney in April. 1899. In Janu- ary, 1899, Mr. Robert P. Stone became associated with him in his legal business, the firm now being Stone & Waldecker. Mr. Waldecker has been a student all of his life and as a result has a richly stored, well-balanced mind.
HON. E. L. KING.
Hon. Edward L. King, the present City Attorney, of Jefferson City, was born in Columbia, Mo., from which place, carrying with him his infant son, his father. ex-Governor King, then a prominent lawyer
of Boone county, being appointed Indge of the First Judicial District, removed to Ray county, where he continued during the remainder of his life to make his home on a farm near Richmond. It was on this farm Mr. King grew to manhood. his early educa- tion being in the neighboring schools. He gradu- ated from the Missouri University, class '58, and
was licensed as a lawyer and admitted to the bar at Richmond, entering the active practice at Chilli rothe, soon after which, prompted by the spirit o patriotism and drawn by the fascinations of war he assisted in enlisting the Third M. S. M. cavalry but very soon thereafter was stricken with typhoid fever, which forced his retirement from the ranks he being then at Jefferson City, where, after his recovery, he engaged in the practice of law. Mr King served one term as attorney of this circuit He later served two terms as attorney for Cok county, and two terms as City Attorney of Jefferson City; he also represented Cole county one term i the House of Representatives and one term in the Senate, after which he removed to St. Louis and engaged in the practice of law until the spring o 1898, when he returned to the city of his first love resmining the practice of his profession, and was soon after elected City Attorney, which office he now holds. His wife was Miss Jennie Lisle, whom he survives. Although Mr. King was reared in a Dem ocratie, slave-holding family, he was, from his earb youth, opposed to slavery, and has been and con tinnes to be a consistent Republican in politics. H is a genial companion, an industrious worker il his profession, a most worthy citizen, and has hon orably and conscientiously discharged the duties connected with the many important official position: to which he has been elected. He is an active mem ber of the First Presbyterian church of Jefferson City.
FERDINAND SCHLEER.
Ferdinand Schleer, who died at his home in this city April 22, 1900, was born July 18, 1833, il Baden, Germany. His parents were Joseph and Mary A. (Weiss) Schleer, who were natives o Baden. His education was in the schools of his native town. After his father's death his mother married George F. Weiser. Mr. Schleer immigrated to America in 1857, coming directly to Jefferson City, his stepfather being a rebel and fugitive of account of the insurrection in Baden in 1852, pre veded him, and later died in 1859. In June, after hi: arrival, he learned the tinner's trade, working as ar apprentice for three years with Andraes Gundel finger and in different shops. After working a few months with F. W. Mayer he went to St. Louis working ar his trade from 1863 until 1868, wher he returned to JJefferson City again, working with F. W. Mayer two years. He then (in 1871) engaged in the hardware business in partnership with Geo Watts, under the firm name of Watts & Schleer. continuing until 1879, when Mr. Schleer purchased
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is partner's interest. and has since conducted the business alone with success. He served in the Iome Guards under Major W. H. Lusk. of this city. hree months. He was a member of St. Peter's hurch.
Mr. Schleer was married July 2, 1865, to Miss Katherine Boumgard, whom he had the misfortune o lose July 24. 1873, leaving a daughter, Bettie. who also died December 28, 1899. He again married n 1876 to Miss Emma Weager, who is the mother of is six children: JJoseph, Ferdinand, jr., and Julius onfinne to conduct their father's store. Sophia and 'lara are at home. Morris, a bright lad, is attending 't Peter's parochial school. The home of his surviv- ng widow and children is 213 Dunklin street.
WILLIAM FOWLER.
William Fowler, writer of the Sketch Book prize ssay on "Cole County," was born on a farm near lickory Hill, Cole county, November 8, 1883. His parents were Green C. and Artimitia L. (Henley) fowler, also natives of Cole county. He lost his
other when eight years of age. His father was gain married to Mrs. Eliza E. Karr (nee Amos). In rder to give his children a better education his ifher (who is Assessor of Cole county) removed ith his family to Jefferson City, where William is ow attending the public schools.
William is a sturdy, practical, well balanced id, whose well ordered life will doubtless develop ito a man of sterling character and a useful citizen.
J. W. SCHULTE.
John W. Schulfe was born in Cole county on a irm near Taos, January 19, 1845. At the death of is father, J. G. Schulte, a few months after his
birth, his widowed mother, Anna Marie, sold the farm and removed to Jefferson City. She was later united in mariage to Mr. G. HI. Dulle, then living on a farm in the western suburbs of the city. On this farm the subject of this sketch was reared, his edu- cation being in the Catholic schools in Jefferson City. He continued on the farm, where he was treated as an own son by his step-father, until
twenty-four years old, when he entered the mill where he has continued since. By his close and in- telligent attention to business he soon acquired the knowledge necessary to assume largely the man- agement of the business, which, under his skillful direction, has grown to its present large propor- tions. Up to the time of the death of Mr. Dulle, in 1885, the relations existing between he and Mr. Dalle were such that he was known by those not in- fimate with the circumstances, as his own son, and. in fact, was known only by the name of Dulle. At this time, however, the milling interests were incor- porated, he becoming one of the principal stock- holders, Secretary, Treasurer and General Manager, in which position he has continued since. Mr. Schulte was united in marriage to Miss Agnes, daughter of Peter and Marie Theresa Reisdorff, whose home was near Lohman, this county. Of the living children born to this union, the eldest, Ger- hard Herman, is the book-keeper of the Dulle Mill- ing Co. Theresa Agnes is the wife of Thos. F.
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Roach, who is at present book-keeper for the Bock- rath Shoe Co., Misses Clara Louise, and Marie Pauline, the younger sisters, are at home. The three other children born to Mr. and Mrs. Schulte, two girls and one boy, died in infancy. Mr. Schulte is a member of St. Peter's Catholic church, and has been one of the church committee the past twenty years. He is also a member of the C. K. of A. 214, and was for many years Treasurer of that branch. In addition to Mr. Schulte's large milling interests he is a stockholder in the Bockrath Shoe Co .. of which he isalso adirector and Vice-President. He is a most worthy citizen, having acted his part well and credibly in all the relations of life, and is now one of the most substantial and influential citi- zens of the Capital City. His comfortable home is No. 221 West lligh street.
R. DALLMEYER.
Rudolph Dallmeyer. President and Treasurer of the R. Dallmeyer Dry Goods Company of Jefferson City. is the youngest son of the family of nine chil- dren of R. H. and Pauline Dallmeyer of Dissen, Pro- vince of Hanover, Germany, where the subject of this sketch was born January 27. 1857. He enjoyed the
educational advantages of the place of his birth un- til at the age of less than fifteen he left his parental roof to seek his fortune in the New World. His first stop was in St. Louis, where for three years he oc-
enpied a position in a prominent dry goods house In 1874 he came to Jefferson City and was made manager of the dry goods store of J. T. Craven & Co., W. Q. Dallmeyer being one of the firm. the name of which was afterwards changed to Dallmeyer & Co. In 1881 he embarked in the business of hi choice, that of dry goods, on his own account in store on Madison street, now occupied by Geo. Popo Ilis business. under his successful and active direc tion soon ont-grew the capacity of this store, whe Mr. Ilngo Monnig built for him a building two door south of his old stand, to which he removed and o enpied both floors. In 1889 he adopted the cash sy; tem, which carried with it the attendant advantage and enabled him to give so much better values t his customer, that his business has since continue to enlarge. With his greatly increasing trade, M Dallmeyer found it necessary to secure larger an more commodions quarters for his rapidly growin business, which fact decided him to enlarge and in prove his property on East High street. to whic he moved in October, 1898, and which the firma present orenpies, it being the largest and most con plete dry goods house in Central Missouri, the d mensions of which are 40 by 150 feet. the busines occupying the basement and first floor, which is fi ished throughout in polished oak, heated with he water, lighted by electricity and gas, supplied wit the cash carrier system, in fact, every modern app! ance and convenience which can be found in tl largest houses of the great cities are here utilize In 1896 he incorporated his business under tl name of R. Dallmeyer Dry Goods Company. M Dallmeyer was united in marriage on St. Valentine Day, 1878, to Lonise, daughter of the late Fran Schmidt (who was a prominent and one of the mo enterprising citizens of Jefferson City. Hle built number of its best buildings, among them the Mac son House, the largest hotel in the city.) To th union have been born five children: Frank W., young man of excellent habits and business trai ing. is Secretary of the R. Dallmeyer Dry Good Company; Miss Panline, a highly cultured yom lady of a most charming personality, has just i turned from Europe, after three and one-half yea in perfecting an education in select private schoo of Germany and Switzerland; Mathilde K .. is a tending the High School of Jefferson City; Charl Herman, his fourth child, he had the misfortune lose at the interesting age of one year; Alvin R dolph, seven years of age. is attending the priva school of Miss Epps of this city. Mr. Dallmeyer a member of the Evangelical Central church. which he has been a trustee a number of years.
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addition to his large mercantile interests, he is as- sociated with others in valuable mining properties near Joplin, and is also interested in mines of the more precious metals at Cripple Creek and other parts of Colorado. It may be truly said of Mr. Dall- meyer that he is one of the brightest and most thorough dry goods merchants in the State of Mis- souri, the business of which he is head being the largest and best managed within the State, outside of the large cities. His untiring and well directed efforts, since his youth, when he first launched his bark in Missouri, have been attended with uniform
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