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Slayback, Clement B_ Ohio
1826 .. 1867 Spruce,
Mrs. Martha_ Illinois 1841 ... 1850
..
Shelton, W. H. 1856
1857 Adrian,
Sacre, J. H
Kentucky 1859 .1872 Virginia, «
Steele, Winfield S
1867 Butler, '
Mrs. W. S
1867
Shaw, John S
Indiana
1847 -1850
Altona,
Jas
Kentucky
1822.1850
Shelton, A. B 1856
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Smith, Decator Missouri 1841 1866 Butler,
.
Mrs. E. C
1856
Mrs. Mary J
1860
Butler,
Edgar D
1869
1870 ...
Stover, Joseph Missouri 1840 .. 1869
Smith, Mrs. D. B
New York .. 18:7_1866
Butler.
Shane, Mrs. Mary.
Missouri .
1852
Sheely, Joseph
Italy
Mrs. Flora
1869
Shelton, Mrs. J
Mrs. Laura
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OLD SETTLERS' HISTORY
Year Came to
Name of Member.
Where Born.
Born. County.
Address.
Sheppard, John
1841_1841
Mo
Smith, Frank
Michigan 1845
James A Illinois IS44-1854
Spruce, "
Shuster, Mrs. Naoma Indiana IS29_1841
Speer, John B
Missouri 1871_1871
Butler, “
Smiser, Daniel L
Kentucky
IS4I_IS73
Stammen, Casper
Germany 1833-1869
Shurbert, Jas. L
Kentucky IS45-1872
L. A 1852_1872
Sears, George Missouri 1832_1S38 Adrian,
Sacre, Mrs. Mary
1858 1858 Virginia, "
Sweezy, Mrs. Ida Illinois 1854 . 1872_Plea't Gap, “
Stubblefield, R. N
Tennessee 1843-1868 Spruce, "
Smith, Sarah J
Missouri
IS37-1837 ........
Shelton, Jayn
1835-1855
Adrian, “
Stoll, John F
IS73-1873 Prairie City, "
Smith, Jephamiah Illinois 1839.1854.
.... Spruce, “
Sells, Mrs. Spencer Missouri IS3S 1854-Johnstown, ..
Shay, Alonzo Wilson Kentucky 1858. 1869 .... Cornland, “
Schofield, Elizabeth Illinois .. 1825 IS49
Butler, "
Tathwell, S. L Ohio 1864-1870 Amsterdam, Mo
Mrs S. L _.
Canada 1864-1870
Taylor, James C IS57
Butler, “
Tucker, Monroe M
IS59
Altona, .'
Mrs. M. M
1859
Trimble Jesse A
Kentucky IS67 1869
Butler,
Thomas, John H
IS39
Mlrs. Hannah
1840.1856
" James P
1854 New Home, “
Tuttle, Mrs. O. W
1867 Butler, “
Thomas, Aaron M
1842
Peru, “
James \'
1860
Butler, ‘·
Cyrus M 1851
Peru, “
· Tygard, Flavius J
Virginia 1839 1870 Butler, '"'
N. M
Pennsylvania 1839-1870
Trimmins, Ohio IS27-1869
Altona, .. .
Missouri IS51 IS51 __ Rich Hill, “
Tilson, Thomas H Geo. IV
IS45-1845 .....
Thomas, Mrs. M. J
1856_1856 Lone Oak, «
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Lone Oak, “
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OF BATES COUNTY.
Year Cameto
Name of Member. Where Born.
Born. County. Address.
James MI Kentucky IS40 ... 1873 Elkhart, Mo
Henry G_ Pennsylvania 1840.1844
Peru, “
Trimble, John W. Virginia_ 1834-1874 Butler, “
Mary. New York 1874
Vancamp, John
1869 Butler, Mo -
VanDyke, Van Buren
1855- ..
Voris, Mrs. Zelda Illinois 1865
Vaughn, Thos. S Missouri 1870_1875 New Home,
Mrs. T. H Illinois 1869-1872
Weddle, Samuel H
1843 Butier, Mo
Woodfin, Jason S N. Carolina_ 1833-1840
Foster, “
Warderman, Ed
1868
Butler, “
Wilcox, Milo Ohio 1837_1869.
Wolfe, Chas. W
1842_1869 ... - Virginia, "
Wix, Clark
IS58_App'n City, "
Williams, jas. T Kentucky 1834.1857 Butler, "
Wyatt, H. C
1870_
Wyatt, T. M Illinois 1833 .1870
..
White. James T Kentucky 1823 ... 1855
Willard, Hatsell
1871
Wyard, A. F.
1868
Wade, N. A
1868
1866_Plea't Gap,
Wilson, Geo. W
Whinnery, Joseph T Kentucky
1848 .. 1868.
Virginia, "
Mrs. J. T
1848.186S
Wix, Robert B 1848_Plea't Gap,
Wilcox, Mrs. Milo Kentucky
1847-1858 Butler,
Weaver, Felix A 1867 Adrian, “
Wix, Louis L Missouri 1857 ... 1857 Spruce, "'
White, Alfred (col) 1840 Butler, “
Woods, Walter R 1856 Adrian, “
Wilcox, Mrs. Mollie 1845
Butler, “
Woodfin, Mrs. J. S 1848 Foster, "
1866 Passaic, “ Wolfe, Marshall
Webb, Louis
1867- Butler, “
Watters, Chas. H.
1871 Adrian, “
White, Mrs. Mary E ..... .Missouri 1841 .. 1866.
Butler, "
Whipple, Nathaniel L.
1867.
Butler,
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OLD SETTLERS' HISTORY
Year Came to
Address.
Name of Member. Where Born. Born. County.
Walters, J. Robert
Missouri IS46 ... 1857
Whipple, Mrs. N. L
1869 ... Plea't Gap, “
Wyse, Mrs. L
1846
Altona, ‘
Weddle James H
1847
Butler, "
Wyse, Henry H
1867
Altona, "
Walker, E. W
1868
Butler, “
Wolfe, Mrs. C. W
1869 Virginia, "
Wright, Dr. L. M
1 869 Altona, "
White, Zib A :
1856 ..
Wilson, Mrs. G. W
IS72
Butler, “
Wells, James M
1870.
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Mrs. S. E
1870
Williams, Mrs. J. T Kentucky 1833 IS57
Wheaten, G. Lafe New York
IS17 __ 1866
Williams, J. Ed .. Missouri 1865_1865-
While, W'm. Martin Illinois 1850_1855 Spruce, "
Walley, Alvin G
1848 ._ 1856 Amsterdam, “
West, Chas. E .€
1854-1868 Foster, "
Wright, Mrs. Cora Missouri 1873.1873 Adrian, “
Woodfin, A. H N. Carolina ... IS31 ... IS39 .. Plea't Gap, "
Mrs. A. H Missouri IS46 ... 1870_ 6 6
Walters, Mrs. Margaret_Indiana 1819 ... 1852 ..... Lone Oak, “
Wolfe, C. W
Ohio
1844-1869.
.._ Virginia, “
Williams, Mary J Missouri 1851 __ 1851. Reynard, “
West, R. G.
1842_IS42 Foster, "
Angetine A
IS44-1850
Woods, A. B Virginia
1842 ... IS66
Mrs. S. C.
1842_1866.
Walters, Bell. Illinois 1860 ... 1868 Peru,
Wilson, Jas. L Missouri 1841_1852 ..... Rockville,
Louisa F
1848 ... 1867 ....
Wix, A. L 1855 ... 1855 ... - Reynard, “
" Rosa 1844 ... 1844-Plea't Gap, "
White, M. S.
Kansas 1855-1856 Butler, "
Young, James C. M Illinois 1831 __ 1854 Spruce, Mo
Mrs. Sarah C ... Tennessee 1844-1869
Zim, Geo. M
Illinois 1853 Virginia, Mo
.. John
1839 IS55 .......
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OF BATES COUNTY.
LIST OF OUR HONORED DEAD.
Burch, Mrs. Mary
-July 8, 1898
Berry, John August 20, 1898
Calvin, Mrs. John
February 13, 1898
Cassity, Allan
May 9, 1888
Deems, John
January 5, 1898
Evans, John
May 13, 1898
Gilbreath, William
March 1898
Hannah, John W
March 6, 1898
Hulse, P. K
July 23, 189S
Ludwick, William
April 25, 1898
Lee, Dr. David P
- January 9, IS98
Pyle, Dr. Elliott
March 25, IS98
Parks, J. Wesley
December 12, 1897
Rains, Jane July 18, 189S
Requa, John N February 22, 1898
Ryan, J. J
July 2, 1898
Thomas, Mrs. Hannah
January 28 1898
White, Mrs. Mary E
April 1898
DIED SINCE OCTOBER 1, 1898.
Mrs. Mary E. Boxley.
Judge Edmond Bartlett
Adam Brixner.
Judge C. D. Cole.
Judge Wm. Dalton.
Ed Dibble.
G. W. Eichler.
Jed. H. Frost.
Pleasant Hill.
Fanny Harris, (Colored.)
Mrs. Nancy Marshall.
Israel Nestlerode.
Mrs. M. J. Patten.
Henry Speer.
Mrs. Mary Shane.
Jason S. Woodfin.
WE ARE PASSING AWAY.
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OLD SETTLERS' HISTORY
OUR OWN BOYS.
Company ".B." 2nd Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
Names.
Rank.
Date.
Where.
Vernon L. Johnson
Captain
May 12, '98 ... Butler, Mo
James A. DeArmond
Ist Lt
May 12, '98_
Benjamin R. Wade
2nd Lt ....._ May 12, '98
Robert P. Colger
Ist Sergt May
4, '98_
William A. Ferson
Q M Sergt May
4, '98
Jachin E. Harper
Sergt
.May
4, '98_
William W. Cannon
Sergt
May
4, '9S.
Alvin T. Keller
Sergt
May
4, '98. 1 6
Milford T. Orear
Sergt
May
4, '98
Charles M. Cameron
Corporal
_May
4, '98_
John Bosma
Corporal
May
4, '98.
John W. Hartsock
Corporal
May
4, '98_
Charles W. Clardy
Corporal _ May
Frederick A. Boxley
Corporal May
4, '98.
Charles E. Henry
Corporal May
4, '98_
Albert A. LaFollette
Corporal .. May
4, '98_
Clarence E. Smith
Corporal May
4, '98_
William A. Cobbs
Corporal .. May
4, '98_
Thomas R. Caruthers
Corporal . May
4, '98_ .
Henry E. Nims
Musician _ May
4, '98 ..
Benjamin F. Easley
Musician _ June 16, '98_ Joplin,
William L. Kelley _..
Artificer .... May 4, '98_ Butler,
Arthur D. Morgan.
Wagoner May 4, 98
Aldridge, John F
Private June 20, '98_
Bolin, Albert
Private May 18, '98_ . :
Bolan, Preston J.
Private June 17, '98 Sedalia,
Bain, Donald T
Private May 4, '98 Butler,
Brandenburg, John C Butler, Elijah A
Private May 4, '9S Butler, .
Brannock, Newton
Private.
May 18, '98 Butler,
Brummett, William C
Private
May
4, '98
Bryant, Isaac M
Private May
4. '98_
Brown, Tobias H
Private July 1, '98 Sedalia.
Campbell, Frank
Private
May 4, '98_ Butler,
Callies, William J
Private ... May
4, '98. Butler,
4, '98.
William E. Jackson
Corporal - May
4, '98
James M. Graves.
Corporal . May
4, '98_ ..
Private June 15, '98Springfield "
OF BATES COUNTY.
Names.
Rank.
Date.
Where.
Caruthers, George L
Private
May
4, '98 ... Butler, Mo
Castor, Charles E
Private May
4, '98_
Cook, Lawrence R
Private May 4, '98_
Conklin, Washington W
Private May 18, '98_
Craig, Elmer L
Private May 4, '98_
Davis, Preston
Private
May 4, '98 ...
Davis, Raymond A
Private
May 4, '98.
Depne, David R
Private
June 23, '98 Willow S. "
Easley, Thomas J
Private
June 16, '98. Joplin,
Fleming, Aurelius C
Private
June 16, '98_Sedalia,
Foster, Lee R
Private May 4, 98_ Butler,
Fuller, Carl S
Private June 17, "98. Sedalia,
Ganger, Amos A
Private May 4, '98_ Butler,
Garrison, Cull C
Private May
4, '98_
Hargrave, George K
Private May
4, '98 ..
Harper, Charles C
Private
May 4, '98.
Hart, Nathan . .:
Private .... June 21, '98_
Hartwell, George F
Private. May 4, '98_
Heinlien, Rex I
Private
May
4, '98_
Hensley, Harley P
Private .. May 4, '98_
Inckeby, William
Private May 4, '98.
Hudson., Charles A
Private. June 20, '98
Harris, Thomas B
Private
May 4, '98_ Sedalia,
James, Howard P Jones, Joshua L _.
Private
June 20, '98_ Butler,
Private June 16, '98Springfield"
Kaune, Quintus A
Private. May 4, '98 Butler,
Kiefhaber, Andy
Private May
4, '98_
Lamb, John J
Private_ May 4, '98 ...
Leeper, William
Private May 4, '98
Lockman, Benjamin B
Private. June 23, '98 Willow S. “
Lotspeich, Robert N ..
Private June 20, '9S. Butler,
Lukenbill. Benjamin H
Private May 4, '98
McClure, William R
Private May 4 '98_
McCoy, Charles E
Private May 4, '98_
Mc Kissick, John W
Private .... June 20, '98
Matthews, Lee W
Private .. May 4, '98-
Mayes, William E
Private . May 4, '98_
.
Meyn, O'Homa A
Private May 4, '98
Miller, Frank H
Private June 20, '98 .€
Missiemer, Chas. S.
Private May 4. '98.
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OLD SETTLERS' HISTORY
Names.
Rank.
Date.
Where.
Mitchell, Highland
Private
May
4, '98_ Butler, Mo
Morgan, John I
Private May
4, '98_
Mock, Arthur L
Private
May 4, '98_
Morgan, Harry C
Private. May 4, '98_
Moore, Herbert H.
Private .. June 14, '9SSpringfield "
Mudd, Charles E
Private
-June 20, '98_ Butler,
Nickell, Wade H
Private. June 20, '98_
Orr, Charles H
Private May
4, '98_
Porch, John W
Private.
May
4, '98.
Poland, George
Private. July
2, '98 Sedalia,
Razey, Ferris W.
Private. .... May
4, '98_ Butler,
Ritner, Harvey A
Private May
4, '98
Robinson, Joha A
Private.
May
4, '98.
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Schooley, Charles G
Private
May
4, '98_
Schooley, Clarence J
Private May
4, '98_
Shafer, Joseph F
Private
June 20, '98_Pierce C.
Sisson, Cscar P
Private ....
May 4, '98_ Butler,
Smith, Conley L
Private
June 20, '98
Stancliff, James S
Private.
May +, '98.
Stover, William T
Private
_May 4, '98
Swadley, Walter
Private
June 13, '98_Sedalia,
Titsworth, Isaac A
Private May
4, '9S Butler,
Titsworth, Harrison J
Private .May
4, '98_
Troup, Wade H
Private.
May
4, '98_
Wainright, John W
Private
.May
4, '98_
Walters, Charles A
Private
May
4, '98_
Wheeler, Robert M
Private
May
4, '98_
White, Frank T.
Private
May
4, '98_
Wilmoth, Homer J
Private.
May
4, '98.
Wolfe, Frederick
Private. ..... May
4, '98_
Zinn, Merritt W
Private_ May
4, '98_
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Rogers, Claude R
Private
May
4, '98_
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GEN. H. C. CLARK,
Harvey C. Clark, now serving his second term as prosecuting attorney, is a native Missourian, born in 1869; and raised in Bates county, where he has lived during the thirty years of his life. He enjoyed exceptional educational advantages. After completing the course of study in the public schools of Butler and the Butler Academy, he attended Wentworth Male Academy at Lexington and then the Scarritt Collegiate Institute at Neosho, from which latter institution he graduated in 1891 as valedictorian of his class, receiving the degree of A. B. Upon leaving college he entered the law office of Judge DeArmond and Hon. T. J. Smith, who were then partners, and in 1893 was admitted to the bar by Judge Lay, passing an examination upon which he received the highest com- pliment of the court. Upon being admitted to the practice of the law, he entered into partnership with W. W. Graves, now circuit judge of this judicial district, under the firm name of Graves & Clark. This firm was recognized as one of the strongest in Southwest Missouri and was engaged in some of the most important cases, both civil and criminal, in the jurisdiction of the state. This partnership continued until January 1, 1900, when Judge Graves assumed the duties of Circuit Judge. In 1896 Mr. Clark was elected Prose- cuting attorney by one of the largest majorities ever given a candidate for a county office. During the memorable campaign of that year he established his reputation as a public speaker, spending some two months upon the stump in advocating the cause of his party. When war was declared against Spain and the president called for volunteers, he ten- dered his services to the governor and was appointed lieutenant colonel of the Sixth Missouri Volunteers, which regiment he organized and commanded during the Spanish- American war. His regiment was attached to the 7th Army Corps commanded by General Fitzhugh Lee, and assigned to the same division with the Third Nebraska, commanded by W. J. Bryan, Col. Clark's unassuming modesty, fairness and ability made him popular with his men, and upon his return home Governor Stephens com- missioned him Brigadier General of the National Guards of the state in recognition of his services and ability. While serving with his regiment in the field he was renomi- nated for a second term as prosecuting attorney, and was re-elected by a majority which again attested his popularity. Colonel Clark was married to Miss Hattie DeArmond, only daughter of Congressman DeArmond, in June, 1897, and their modest little cottage in the suburbs of the county seat is an ideal home. In politics the subject of this sketch is a democrat, and takes an active interest in public affairs, and his wide acquaintance, recognized ability and reputation as a public speaker have given him a prominence throughout the state attained by few men of his years. As a lawyer, his unswerving integrity and fidelity to the interests of his clients, together with his legal acumen and oratorical ability have given him a place in the front rank of his profession. As prose- enting attorney of the county he has been unusually successful, and his record of con- victions stands unsur passed.
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OF BATES COUNTY.
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR.
In the spring of 1898, when it became apparent that this country was about to be drawn into war with the Kingdom of Spain. the citizens of Bates County were found willing and anxious to do their whole duty in the battle for humanity and freedom. Co. B. of the 2nd Mo. State Militia, organized in 1890 at Butler, recruited up to the limit, and when the call for troops came they were impatiently awaiting the summons. They left Butler for Jefferson Barracks, to be mustered into U. S. service. May, 5th. Before they left Butler they were tendered a banquet and farewell reception. From Jefferson Barracks they went to the camp at Chickamauga, Ga., to go through the hard training which was to fit them for service- at the front. There many of them suffered from the conta- gion of typhoid fever which swept through that great camp, losing one member, young Conklin, who gave his life to his country's service. There, also, their Captain was stricken with a stubborn disease which for months kept him at death's door, and brought to his bedside his heroic fiance, who loy- ally cast her lot with his, and as his wife assumed the right to care for him whom she loved. From Chickamauga they were sent to Lexington. Ky., and then to Albany, Ga. They . were mustered out of the U. S. service in March, 1899, and gladly returned to the pursuits of peace.
Besides the boys of Co. B, a considerable number of our patriotic young men found service in other organizations. One, Walter Shields, went through the battles before Santi- ago, Cuba, survived an attack of the dread "yellow jack," and then in his weakened condition, battled for weeks against a lingering siege of typhoid fever.
Harvey C. Clark was appointed Lieut. Col. of 6th Reg. Mo. Vol .. which was stationed at Jacksonville, Fla., and a con- siderable number of Bates County boys were with him. Af- ter the close of the war Col. Clark was appointed Brigadier- General Commanding, Ist Brigade, National Guard.
There are a number of Bates County boys with the 32d U. S. Vol. Int. Reg., now on duty in the Philippines.
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COUNTY DIRECTORY.
Cong. representative, 6th dist. . .David A. DeArmond.
State senator, 16th district John C. Whaley.
Judge circuit court. 29th district Waller W. Graves.
Representative to state assembly George B. Ellis.
Presiding judge county court Samnel West.
Judge county court, N. dist. Lorenzo D. Wiinsatt.
Judge county court, S. district George W. Stith.
Judge of probate J. Fletcher Smith.
Clerk county court John P. Thuriuan.
Recorder of deeds Perry K. Wilson.
Clerk county court. Samuel T. Broaddus.
Prosecuting attorney
Harvey C. Clark.
Sheriff Elijah C. Mudd.
Treasurer Andrew B. Owen.
Coroner .Charles A. Lusk.
Public administrator David B. Brown.
Surveyor Roixrt E. Johnson.
School commissioner C. B .. Rayburn.
TOWNSHIPS.
Mingo
Grand River
Deer ('reek
East Boone
West Boone
West Point
Elkhart
Mound Shawnee
Spruce
Deepwater Summit
Mt. Pleasant
Charlotte Homer
Walnut New Home
Lone Oak
Pleasant Gap Hudson
Roxkville
Prairie Osage
Howard
By choice of her voters Bates County has townshiporgan- ization-each township administers its local affairs. The the township officers are, trustee, who is also chairman of the township board: two members of the township board: two or more justices of the peace; clerk; assessor; collector: constable; also an overseer for each road district.
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SANTFORD HARDY.
The subject of this sketch was born in Barton county, Mo., October 13, 1868. Later moved with his parents to St. Clair county, Mo., from there to Henry county, Mo., where he grew to manhood. He received his education in the public schools of Montrose. At about the age of 15 he began his apprenticeship in the Montrose Monitor office. He is a typical practical printer, having worked in Missouri, Illinois, lowa. Kansas, Indian Territory and Arkansas. On December 25th, 1892, he was married to Miss Laura DeLung, of Rockville, Mo.
On May 11. 1893, he established the Rockville Reflex, of which paper he is now editor and proprietor. The Reflex is one of Bates County's brightest papers, and has done much for the city of Rockville with its everlasting admonition to the people to "keep your eye on Rockville."
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OF BATES COUNTY.
FINANCIAL.
. Bates County has no bonded indebtedness. The following reminders of the old bond issuing days stand against the territory included in old Mt. Pleasant township, which was nine miles square. 170 bonds of $1000 each. issued in 1885, in compromise of the old railroad bonds which, with the in- terest accrued during fifteen years of litigation. amounted to about 240,00. The new bonds drew interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum. Ten were paid and 160 refunded in 1591. at 5 per cent. Twenty of these were paid, and the re- maining 140 refunded. June. 1. 1597. at 4 per cent. to run twenty years, but may be redeemed as follows: $50.000 on June. 1. 1902: 50.000 Jime. 1. 1907; $40.000, June, 1, 1912.
There are also 5 of the old Prairie City township, (includ- ing what is now Prairie and Rockville townships.) railroad bonds outstanding. but they will be paid in the near future.
ASSESSED VALUATION.
The assessed valuation of taxable property in Bates County for 1899. as fixed by the state and county boards of equaliza- tion is:
Lands and personal. 9,162,192.00
Railroad and telegraph 1,028,695.58
Merchants aud Manufacturers 284,756.00
Total $10.475.643.58
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SURPLUS PRODUCTS.
We give below a partial list of surplus products shipped out of Bates County during the year 199 as given in the re- port of State Labor Commissioner.
Cattle 14.072 head. Hogs. 67.463 head.
Sheep
2.720
..
Horses & mnles. 1.596 ..
Wheat
41.77~ bush.
Oats
5. 140 bush.
Corn 122.285
Flax
Flour
9.99.595 lbs.
Coru meal .. 2.096.380 *
Ship stof. 15.7(() "
Clover seed
.46,940
Timothy sed. 1224
Lumber
82.400 feet
Logs
120 feet.
Walnut logs
150.000
..
Coal
#04.254 tons.
Poultry
909,050 1bs.
Eggs
413,370 doz.
Butter.
93.432
Cheese
SAND IUS.
Dressed meat
.22.351
Game & fish
Tallow
12.950
Hides & Jwelts.
Dried fruits
20.135
Vegetables
Nuts
24.570
Nursery stock .. 001.70
Furs.
5.201
Feathers.
13.527
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Petroleum
3.000 gal.
Castor beans
1.the bush.
NOTE .- Since the article on Harmony Mission was written. Mrs. Jane Austin. daughter of Rev. Jones, mentioned as the first white child born within the limits of Bates County. died at the home of her daughter, in Nevada, Mo.
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Har.
14.814, 400 lbs.
JUDGE SAM WEST
was born March 26, 1844, in Woodford county, Illinois. Re- ceived a common school education. At the age of 17 he learned the trade of sign and ornamental painting, at which he con- tinued until 1862, when he enlisted in the IoSth Regiment Illi- nois Infantry Volunteers. Was wounded at Spanish Ft., near Mobile, Alabama, March 27, 1865, and was discharged August 17, 1865. Returned home and engaged one year in teaching school. Served two years as township assessor. and one year as collector. He was married to Miss Agnes Mclaughlin April 23, 1868, and moved to Bates county, Mo., March, 1870, and located in Walnut township. Taught school for several terms, and served as collector two years, assessor for nine years, and Justice of the Peace for two years. He moved to Butler in the spring of 1895. Was elected Presiding Judge of Bates county Court in the fall of 1898 and took charge of the office January 1, 1899, and his term will expire December 3, 1902. He is a quiet, conservatiye, honorable man, and has the confidence of all who know him. He has always been a Democrat.
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REMINISCENCES.
Written for the Old Settlers History by Hon. J. B. Newberry. President of the Old Settlers' Society.
TO THE READER .- The following personal recollections have been written wholy from memory, and as I have not attempted to write anything like a history of Bates County, many incidents of interest have been left out which are mat- ters of record. The effort to recall and record some of the incidents connected with my early residence in Bates County has awakened many plea sant memories of the past, for truly I can look back to those carly times with the very pleasant conviction that they were among the most happy of my life and. if I have succeeded in writing anything which will in- torest or amuse the readers of the history of Bates County, I shall feel amply repaid for the effort. While I am well aware that the recollections are of a somewhat rambling and disconnected character. I think I can safely claim the in- dulgence of the reader to overlook the faults and shortcom -. ings of the writer in his efforts to contribute, however slight- ly. to the history of Bates County previous to the war of 1-61 to 1865.
Yours truly, JNO. B. NEWBERRY.
BATES COUNTY AS I SAW IT IN 1853 .- I came to Bates County in the spring of 1853, and located at Papinsville. There were sovon families living there at this time: S. H. . Loring. F. F. Eddy, F. H. Eddins. Goo. L. Duke, S. S. Duke. D. B. McDonald and James McCool. S. H. Loring was engaged in merchandising. as was the firm of Eddy & Eddins. James McCool kept a dram shop. Geo. L. Duke operated a wool carding machine, the motive power of which was an inclined wheel. S. S. Duke worked at the carpenter trade. D. B. McDonald was clerk in Eddy & Eddin's store. There were several others employed at work of various kinds about town. Papinville was at this time the county seat of
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Bates County, which at that time comprised the territory out of which Vernon County was erected. I shall not at- tempt to give a history of the changes in the county lines or the causes which led up to the same. An old log building was serving as a court house at this time. In 1854 a new brick court house was erected, which enlivened and greatly added to the business of the town. Newcomers began to ar- rive. new buildings were erected and the population contin- ued to increase until the county seat was removed in 1856. During the year 1553 Richardson & Onay brought in and op- erated a saw taill, for which eight or ten horses furnished the motive porer. Onay was accidentally thrown against the saw in the summer of 1:54, receiving injuries from which he died in a few days. Richardson, assisted by Eddy & Ed- dins, soon changed the motive power to steam and operated it until his death, when it was taken charge of by others.
In the season of 1854 or 55 a bridge was built across the river, which was a great convenience to the traveling pub- lic as well as to the community.
In 1852-3-4 and 5 there was considerable migration to California and thousands of cattle were bought to be driven across the plains, Jeaving thousands of dollars of gold coin in the hands of the people, which made prosperous times for the country. In fact it was sometimes boastingly said that the people all had their pockets full of twenty dollar gold' pieces.
The Immediate vicinity of Papinsville was sparcely settled at this time. Freeman Burrows lived about one and one- half or two miles southeast of town: Peter Colin. (pronoune- ed Collee,) lived about one mile south of him: J. N. Durand lived about three miles due east from town. There were quite a number of settlers living along Panther Creak and its tributaries, among whom I remember W. H. Anderson, James S. Hcok, who still lives at the same place, Jacob Housinger and several members of his family who had fam- ilies of their own, Robert Bilcher and family, William Mil- ton, John Gilbreath and sons, William, Simeon and Stephen, were living in what was called Round Prairie, as did Rich- - ard Stratton, Peter B. Stratton, who was afterwards elected Circuit and County Clerk, lived farther west and on the. north side of the crock. William Hedrick. who is still living
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