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Pearl C. Jewett attended the district schools in North Bluff and Waverly precinct and was also for a time a student in the high school at Waverly. When he had attained his majority he began working as a farm hand and so continued for four years, but at the end of that time, in partnership with his brother Dexter, he rented the home farm, which they operated for a similar period. Our subject then purchased a restaurant and delicatessen business at Waverly on the Ist of October, 1903, and for two years and eight months concentrated his energies upon the management of that business, Herthen sold out and became the owner of a restaurant in Lincoln, which he disposed of after two years. Ile
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rented land near Bennet for two years, after which he removed to his present farm on section 12, North Bluff precinct, which belongs to his father. He is operating four hundred and sixty-five acres and in addition to growing large crops of grain raises high grade stock, for which he finds a ready sale on the market. He is also a stockholder in the Farmers Cooperative Association at Waverly.
Mr. Jewett was married in Omaha on the 12th of March, 1904, to Miss Emma C. Youngberg, who was born September 14, 1884, southeast of Waverly, in Waverly precinct, and is a daughter of Isaac C. and Amanda ( Peterson ) Youngberg, natives of Sweden. They emigrated to America many years ago, however, and about 1876 settled in Lancaster county, which was then in a primitive state of development. The father farmed for many years, but is now living retired at Prairie Home. The mother died about 1902. To Mr. and Mrs. Jewett have been born six children. Irene Amanda, Francis Pearl. Charles Wesley, Vera Bernice, Loraine May, and one who died in infancy.
Mr. Jewett is nonpartisan in politics, preferring to vote according to his best judgment rather than to follow the dictates of a party leader. He has served acceptably as a member of the school board, but has not aspired to other offices. Fraternally he is connected with the Modern Woodmen of America and has many sincere friends both within and without that organization. He is willing to aid in any way in promoting the public welfare, but has devoted the greater part of his time and energy to his farm work. He is enterprising, practical and progressive, and receives a gratifying financial return from his well directed labors.
WILLIAM H. CHARLTON.
William H. Charlton, who is operating three hundred acres of the Charlton homestead on section 26, Centerville precinct, is a native of Bonaparte, Van Buren county, Iowa, born on the 15th of February, 1873. His father. William Charlton, was also born in that town on the 10th of August, 1845. He remained at home until he was eighteen years of age, when he went to California, where he engaged in farming for eight years. Fle returned to Iowa, but at length removed to Lancaster county, Nebraska, and turned his attention to farming on section 26, Centerville precinct, near the town of Roca. where he remained for many years, but in 1906, having acquired a competence, he retired from active life, although he still lives upon the home farm. He purchased tracts of land at various times and acquired title to fourteen hundred acres of land in Centerville precinct. He supervises the operation of all of his farms and at one time spe- cialized in breeding shorthorn and Hereford cattle but during the greater part of his active connection with stock raising interests in this county engaged in feeding large herds of cattle for the market. He managed his extensive busi- ness affairs well and is now a man of independent means. He was married at Bonaparte, Iowa, on the 13th, of May, 1872. to Miss Mary Lidolph, who died on the 3d of March, 1877. on the Charlton homestead on section 26, Center- ville precinct.
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William H. Charlton was but a year old when he was brought to this county by his parents and his education was acquired in the district schools. He early began assisting his father with the farm work and gave the latter the benefit of his labor until he attained his majority, when he took charge of one of his father's farms and began operating it on his own account. He now lives upon the homestead on section 26, Centerville precinct, and is operating three hundred acres of his father's land. He grows the usual grains and also feeds stock extensively for the market, deriving a gratifying financial return from his labors.
Mr. Charlton was married at Beatrice, Nebraska, January 25, 1904, to Miss Elizabeth Oltjenbruns, who was born in the grand duchy of Oldenburg, Ger- many, on the 28th of May, 1884, a daughter of Christ and Margaret ( Libben) Oltjenbruns, both natives of the fatherland. The father, who was a farmer by occupation, settled in this county with his family, in 1888, and followed agri- cultural pursuits here for some time. At length, however, he removed to Pierce county, Nebraska, where he purchased land, which he operated until he retired from active life in 1914. He has since made his home with Mrs. Charlton. His wife died in Pierce county, Nebraska, on the 28th of September, 1910. Mrs. Charlton was four years of age when she was brought to America by her parents and received her education in the public schools of Lancaster county.
Mr. Charlton is a republican in politics and in religious faith is a Methodist, while his wife belongs to the German Lutheran church. They have a wide acquaintance in the county and have gained the warm friendship of many.
WILLIAM JOHN HINKLE.
William John Hinkle, an enterprising and prosperous farmer residing in North Bluff precinct, is a native of Lancaster county, his birth having occurred near Cortland, on the 2d of April, 1892. He is a son of John and Mary (Voss- ler) Hinkle, the former born in Hanover, Germany, in 1850, and the latter in 1858. They were married in the fatherland, but in 1883 came to the United States and settled in Minonk, Woodford county, Illinois. After working for the railroad for two years Mr. Hinkle came to Nebraska, locating at what is now Kramer, but the following year removed to Dorchester, where he farmed for fifteen years. He next removed to Cortland, but after a short time settled on the farm which is now operated by W. J. Hinkle. He followed agricultural pursuits there until October, 1915, when he retired and took up his residence in Havelock. While living in Germany he served in the army and participated in the Franco-Prussian war. To him and his wife were born three children : John, who is farming near Litchfield, Sherman county, Nebraska; Anna, the wife of J. F. Wise, a farmer of Sherman county ; and William John.
The last named attended school in Dorchester, Nebraska, and as a boy and youth aided his father with the farm work. When nineteen years old he took charge of the homestead but in 1914 removed to another farm in North Bluff precinct. A year Jater, however, herremoved to the home farm, which com- prises eighty acres, and is now operating that place, and a hundred acre tract of land adjoining, which he rents. He raises both grain and stock, finding such
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a course more profitable than specializing in the production of either, and although he is a young man has already gained a place among the successful agriculturists of the county.
Mr. Hinkle was married, on the 4th of March, 1914, to Miss Pauline Koeller, a native of Havelock and a daughter of Fred and Bertha ( Shuler ) Koeller, natives of Germany. They emigrated to America in early manhood and womanhood and their marriage was celebrated at Seward, Nebraska. The father is now engaged in farming near Harrisonville, Missouri. The mother also survives.
Mr. Hinkle is independent in politics, considering the qualifications of the candidate of much more importance than his political allegiance. He mani- fests interest in public affairs, but has never desired to hold office, preferring to concentrate his attention upon his farming. He has passed his entire life in Lancaster county and the fact that his warmest friends are those who have known him intimately since his boyhood is irrefutable proof of his genuine worth.
DAVID STRICKER.
David Stricker is now residing in Bennet, but until the spring of 1916 engaged in farming on section 12, Saltillo township. His birth occurred in Upper Sandusky, Marion county, Ohio, on the 22d of June, 1840, and his parents were Jacob and Martha Jane Stricker, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania in 1818, while this latter was a native of Scotland. Both removed to Ohio at an early day in the history of that state and there they were mar- ried. Mr. Stricker became the owner of eighty acres of timber land, which he cleared and subsequently cultivated as a farm, and his well directed labors were rewarded by good crops. He passed away near Upper Sandusky in 1841.
David Stricker lost his father when he was but one year old and as a boy was bound out to learn the wagonmaker's trade. He became dissatisfied and ran away, and was later bound ont to a farmer. Again he ran away and in 1853, when thirteen years old, he went to Tazewell county, Illinois, where he worked as a farm hand near Pekin. Later he rented a farm for a year, but in 1862 he put aside all personal interests and went to the front in defense of the Union, enlisting in Company K, Sixty-eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until the end of the Civil war. He was in the engagements at Fort Lyons, Fort Ellsworth and Alexandria, Virginia, as well as many others, and proved loyal and courageous as a soldier.
When peace was restored in 1865 Mr. Stricker returned to Tazewell county, Illinios, and he remained there until 1868. In that year he went to Bates county, Missouri. and purchased forty acres of land near Butler, which he operated for some time. At length he came to Lancaster county, Nebraska, and bought a relinquishment to a homestead near Hallam. Subsequently he acquired title to eighty acres on section 12, Saltillo township, and still later he bought an adjoining eighty acres and for many years concentrated hiszenergies upon the operation of his quarter section. He brought the farm to a high state of develop- ment and proved very successful as a farmer and stock raiser. In the spring
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of 1916 he removed to Bennet but he still holds title to the homestead. He also owns farm land in Canada.
On the 28th of April, 1872, in Nebraska City, Mr. Stricker was united in marriage to Miss Alice Montgomery, who was born near Milan, Sullivan county, Missouri, on the 25th of March, 1856, and was a daughter of Doyle and Maria (Doyle) Montgomery, both natives of Ohio. The father received his education in the Buckeye state, and followed the carpenter's trade there until 1863, when he removed to Nebraska City, Nebraska. The following year he came to Lan- caster county and began farming in the vicinity of Firth. He passed away in this county in 1900, but is survived by his wife, who still lives on the farm near Firth. Mrs. Stricker died in Missouri. She was the mother of eleven children, namely : Bernice, the wife of A. Vetter, of Bennet; Nellie Josephine, deceased ; Bessie, who married Charles Crawford, a farmer of Thomas county, Kansas ; Leona Marie, the wife of Levi Keck, also a resident of Thomas county, Kansas; Arthur, who is a farmer in Lancaster county, Nebraska ; Pearl, the wife of Guy Harper of Thomas county, Kansas; John, who is farming the home place ; Gordon, a farmer of Lancaster county; Hazel, the wife of Oscar Dickson, this county ; Laurel, who married Ben Sidders, a farmer of this county; and Lor- raine, a twin to Laurel, who is the wife of Fred Harper of College View.
Mr. Stricker votes the democratic ticket but has never taken an active part in politics. Ile is well known throughout the county and is highly respected for his many admirable qualities.
JOHN C. DEUSER, JR.
John C. Deuser, Jr., cashier of the Bank of Raymond, was born in Brown- ville, Nemaha county, Nebraska, November 27, 1872, a son of John C. and Margaret M. ( Helder) Deuser. The father was born in Germany and when fourteen years of age came to America with his parents, the family home being established in Louisville, Kentucky, where he continued his education. He afterward went to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he learned the tinner's trade, and in 1856 he became a resident of Brownville, Nebraska, where he opened a hardware and tin shop, continuing in the business there until 1881. In that year he established his home upon a farm in Nemaha county and carried on general agricultural pursuits until 1891, when he retired and removed to Auburn, Nebraska, where his last days were spent. He had secured a homestead claim in Nemaha county and at one time owned two sections of land in that county. His wife was born in Germany and came to America when seven years of age with her parents, who settled in Louisville, Kentucky, where she was reared and educated. Following her marriage she came to Nebraska with her hus- band. lle had previously made a trip here and had chosen a location, and fol- lowing his marriage he brought his bride to this state. Mrs. Deuser passed away in Auburn, Nebraska, and both were laid to rest in Brownville, Nemaha county.
John C. Deuser, /fiz pursued/his lediication int Brownville and at Auburn. Nebraska, and afterward attended the commercial college at Kansas City, Mis-
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souri. Later he was appointed assistant cashier of the Bank of Julian in Nemaha county and subsequently he devoted four years to farm work. He then went to Raymond, where he organized the Bank of Raymond, in which undertaking he was associated with H. K. Frantz, Emile Berlet and W. J. Weller. Upon the organization of the bank Mr. Deuser was chosen cashier and has since occu- pied that position, giving his undivided time and attention to the development of the business and the promotion of the interests of the institution.
On the 20th of June, 1898, at "Rosewood," in Brock, Nebraska, Mr. Deuser was united in marriage to Miss Alice 1. Berlet. Her parents are Emile and Ellen ( Kiechel) Berlet. The father, a native of France, was reared and edu- cated in that country and after emigrating to the United States took up his abode in Illinois. Subsequently he became an early settler of Nemaha county, Nebraska, and successfully devoted his attention to general agricultural pur- suits there. He is now living retired and makes his home in California but is still interested in banks at Julian, Eagle, Pleasantdale and Raymond, Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Deuser had five children, namely: Irma M., John Charles, Emile James, George Joy June and Alice Marie. The last named is deceased. In pohtics Mr. Deuser maintains a progressive attitude. He does not believe in standing still but that the political work of the country should be characterized by progressiveness just as surely as individual business interests. Ile does not hold to party ties but considers the capability of a man rather than his party affiliation. Fraternally he is connected with the Royal Highlanders at Raymond, of which he became a charter member, and for ten years he was secretary and treasurer. He belongs to the Methodist church and his wife is very active in church and Sunday school work. Mr. Deuser purchased a home in Raymond which he remodeled, introducing all modern conveniences, and he is now pleas- antly located there, while the town numbers him among its most enterprising and valued citzens.
JOHN D. GLADE.
John D. Glade devoted his life to farming, brought his land to a high state of cultivation and was recognized as one of the successful agriculturists of Saline county. Since his demise Mrs. Glade has removed to Lincoln, and is there highly esteemed. Mr. Glade was born in Germany on the 5th of December, 1823, and was reared and educated in that country. He lost his parents when quite young and at an early age began to provide for his own support. On emigrating to the United States he located in Minnesota and after farming there for seventeen years went to Iowa and cultivated land in Jackson county for three years. Subsequently he removed to Saline county, Nebraska, where he purchased land which he farmed until his death, July 19, 1894.
Mr. Glade was married in June, 1857, to Miss Louise Efferding, a daughter of Lewis and Hannah ( Hartwick ) Efferding, natives of Germany. They emi- grated to America in youth and located in Iowa, the father buying land in Jackson county. At that time indians Rero Inumerous and the country was mainly unbroken prairie with here and there the home of a pioneer settler.
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The father passed away in 1878 and the mother survived until 1895. Mr. and Mrs. Glade became the parents of ten children, namely: John L., who resides in Lincoln ; Frederick W., at home; George H., of Joplin, Missouri ; Emma L., who died in April, 1915; Minnie, the wife of Dr. C. E. Brown, a dentist residing in Omaha ; Lena O., of Lincoln; Verana, who is the wife of W. C. Ault, a contractor, and who is residing with her mother; and Mary, Frederick and Dietrich, all of whom are deceased. Mrs. Glade has not only reared her own children to be fine men and women but has also taken care of three grand- children. In 1908 she removed to Lincoln, erecting a good residence on Thirty- third street, and there she still resides.
Mr. Glade was an adherent of the republican party but did not seek office as his farming operations demanded his entire time and attention. In religious faith he was a Lutheran and the teachings of that organization were the guiding principles of his life. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and his demise was deeply regretted.
N. D. FETTERLEY.
N. D. Fetterley, one of the most popular residents of Bennet, was formerly engaged in farming and later turned his attention to the hotel business. He was born in Herkimer county, New York, on the 25th of April. 1839, of the mar- riage of Jacob and Margaret (Price) Fetterley, both also natives of the Empire state. In 1855 the father removed to De Kalb county, Illinois. and later came to Lancaster county where he passed the remainder of his life. The mother also died in this county. There were nine children in the family but only four are still living.
N. D. Fetterley was reared at home and is indebted to the public schools for his education. In 1861 he put aside all personal considerations and offered his services to his country, enlisting in Company C, Fifteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was at the front for four years and three months and partici- pated in the battle of Shiloh, the engagements around Vicksburg, the battle of Natchez, the battle of Cedar Grove and in several other engagements, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. In 1865, following the close of hostili- ties, he was mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and returned to De Kalb county, Illinois, where he followed agricultural pursuits until 1871. In that year he came to Lancaster county, and took up a homestead in Stockton precinct, to the operation of which he devoted his time for seventeen years. In 1888 he sold that property and removed to Bennet, where he conducted the Price Hotel for six years, proving a very popular host. He spared no pains to promote the comfort and convenience of his guests and his genial personality gained him many friends. Since giving up the management of the hotel he has lived retired, enjoying well deserved leisure. He owns a comfortable and attractive residence in Bennet and his daughter, Mrs. Price, keeps house for him.
Mr. Fetterley wast married fin 1864 to . Miss Mary Ann Newell, who was born in Canada, and they became the parents of four children: Alice, who is
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the wife of J. W. Harper; Hannah, the widow of Robert Price and a resident of Bennet : Arthur; and Jessie, the wife of D. D. Stall. Mrs. Fetterley passed away on the 13th of September, 1909, and her death was deeply regretted by all who knew her.
Mr. Fetterley supports the republican party at the polls and has always taken a citizen's interest in public affairs. He belongs to the Grand Army post and for sixteen years has served on the Soldiers' Relief Commission. He is an influential member of the Presbyterian church, whose work he furthers in every way possible, and his wife was also identified with that organization. He has gained a competence but he values more highly than his financial prosperity the warm regard and high esteem in which he is universally held.
MRS. HANNAH PRICE.
Mrs. Hannah Price, who is now serving as postmistress of Bennet, was born in De Kalb county, Illinois, of the marriage of N. D. and Mary Ann (Newell) Fetterley. She received a good education, completing the course in the local schools and later attending the Nebraska State Normal School at Feru, from which she was graduated. She took up the profession of teaching and taught successfully for eight years. She was married in 1888 to Robert I'rice, who was born in Canada on the Ist of May, 1865, but became a resident of Lancaster county, Nebraska, in boyhood. They had a daughter, Tessa, now the wife of J. H. Bradt. Mrs. Price has resided in Bennet since 1888 and on the 2d of February, 1908, was appointed postmistress by President Taft, an office which she has since held. Her services have been highly satisfactory to the people of the town and also to the postoffice department and she has just cause to feel proud of her record. She owns the building in which the post- office is located and also owns a good residence in Bennet. She has taken a very active part in the work of the Presbyterian church, to which she belongs, and for ten years was superintendent of the Sunday school. She is well known and highly respected in her community.
B. WADE HASKELL.
B. Wade Haskell is the proprietor of a large general mercantile store at Emerald and his business is carefully and wisely conducted, so that success in substantial measure crowns his labors. He was born in Mahaska county, Iowa, September 4, 1866, a son of Moses M. and Melvina ( Kinsman) Haskell, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Pennsylvania. The father was a shoemaker by trade and for some years followed that business and also engaged in the manufacture of harness. At an early day he removed westward to Iowa, settling in Mahaska county, where he made his home for a quarter of a century. In 1874 he removed to Plattsmouth, /Nebraska, Where he resided for four years and then went to Kansas, where he lived for five years. On the
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expiration of that period he returned to Nebraska and took up his abode in Lancaster county, where he engaged in market gardening for eight years. He next went to Salem, Oregon, where he spent about four years, his death occur- ring in April, 1909, at Lincoln, where he had returned in 1896. His wife had passed away in 1895.
B. Wade Haskell was reared and educated in Washington, Kansas, and in Nebraska, being but eight years of age when his parents left łowa to seek a home farther west. Ile learned the shoemaker's trade under the direction of his father and followed it for three years, after which he turned his attention to farming for a time. Still later he went to Denton, Lancaster county, Nebraska, where he conducted a general store for three years. At the end of that period he bought land in Denton precinct and carried on general agricultural pursuits for five years, after which he traded his farm for a stock of general merchan- dise and a residence standing in the midst of two and a quarter acres of land at Emerald. He now has two residences in the town besides his mercantile interests. He carries a large stock and enjoys an extensive patronage. His business affairs are carefully and wisely managed and his investments arc judiciously made.
Mr. Haskell was married on the 14th of December, 1897, to Miss Elizabeth Maughan, a daughter of William and Mary Jane Maughan, who were natives of England and in early life crossed the Atlantic to the new world, at which time they established their home in Lincoln, Nebraska, where they remained for a few years. They finally purchased land in Middle Creek precinct and Mr. Maughan devoted his remaining days to farming, his death occurring in 1901. His wife died in the year 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Haskell have become the parents of two children : William M., born January 22, 1904; and Harry Edward, born in March, 1913.
Mr. Haskell is the present postmaster of Emerald, which position he has occupied since February 16, 1911. Ilis political allegiance is always given to the republican party and he is never remiss in the duties of citizenship but is always ready and willing to aid any measure for the general good. He has lived in the county continuously since 1883 save for a period of four years which he spent upon the coast and through the long term of his residence here he has gained a wide acquaintance. Those with whom he has come in contact recognize in him a substantial citizen and representative business man who throughout his entire life has always heeded the old Creek admonition: "Earn thy reward; the gods give naught to sloth."
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