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Ile was formerly a teacher in the township of Kniest, and still earlier taught in Black HIawk County. Mr. Hess is a native of Lux- emburg, Germany, born in 1857. Two years later his father, John Hess, immigrated to America with his family, settling in Jackson County, this State. The father now resides in Carroll. John P. was reared in Jackson County, receiving a good education, having been two years a student at Piohono Insti- tute, and the same length of time at Cornell College. Ile was married in Carroll to Miss Elizabeth Ilillinan, a native of Passaic, New Jersey. They have three children-John J., Theresa A. and Mary E. Mr. Hess was a very popular officer, as is evidenced by his large majorities. His first opponent was J. M. Paul, and his second, Charles L. Bailey.
W. AMOS, farmer, Pleasant Valley Township, was born in Monroe County, New York, August 2, 1854, son of W. II. and Eliza (Value) Amos. When he was abont six months old his parents removed to Michigan, where his mother died one year later. Ilis father then took his son and went to England, his native country, remain- ing about five years, then returned to New York, and lived in Monroe County two years, thence to Livingston County, Illinois, where our subject was reared. He was united in marriage March 18, 1877, with Mary Frances Crittenden, a lady of superior intellectual attainments, and daughter of Dr. Edward Wells. In February, 1880, Mr. Amos located upon his present farm, which was then in its wild state. Only a few acres had been broken. Ilis farm contains 240 acres and is in a good state of cultivation. Ile has a good comfortable residence and convenient farm buildings. There is a fine orchard and
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small fruits in abundance. Politically Mr. Amos is a Republican. Himself and wife are worthy and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and liberal sup- porters of the same. They have two adopted children-Clarence and Jennie.
ILLIAM ARTS, general merchant of Carroll, where he is classed among the active and enterprising citizens, is a uative of Illinois, born at Galena Octo- ber 2, 1840, a son of A. and Adaline Arts. Ile was reared to the avocation of a farmer, his youth being spent in assisting on the home farm and in attending the common schools of liis neighborhood. In 1859 he started for California with an ox team, and was five months and a half before reaching his destination. He spent two years in Cali- fornia, engaged in mining. In 1861 he went to Washington Territory, where he resided one year. In 1862 he removed to Idaho, where he spent some time in prospecting, and in 1864 returned to Galena, Illinois. In February, 1865, he was married to Miss Christena Manaman. They are the parents of eight children-Einma, William A., Fran- cis II., Anna, Joseph, Louisa, Augusta and Mary. After his marriage Mr. Arts re- turned to the far West, returning to Galena in the spring of 1868. In 1870 he came to Carroll County and first located in Breda, in Wheatland Township, where he improved the first farm in the township, containing 640 acres, which is still in his possession. In 1882 lie came to Carroll, where he has since been engaged in business. In January, 1884, he became associated with C. A. Man- aman in their present mercantile business. They keep a large stock of well-selected goods, and have established a good trade, and
by fair and honorable dealing and strict at- tention to their customers, they have gained the confidence and respect of the entire community. Politically Mr. Arts is a Dem- oerat. Since coming to Carroll County he has served as county treasurer, filling that office with credit to himself and to the best interest of the county. IIe is a member of the German Catholic church and one of its most liberal supporters.
ENRY KLOKE, an enterprising and progressive farmer of Pleasant Valley Township, residing on section 9, is a native of Germany, born in 1842. When he was a boy his father died, and his mother was subsequently married to Joseph Peter- meyer. In 1870 he came with his stepfather to America, who settled with his family in Pleasant Valley Township, Carroll County, where he lived till his death. The mother of our subject still survives. Two brothers and one sister of our subjeet live in Carroll County, the latter married to John Tiggis, of Pleasant Valley Township. Henry Kloke lived with his mother and stepfather until he bought his present farm, on which he settled in 1875. His farm now contains 280 acres of choice land, which he has brought under fine cultivation, and he has become recognized as one of the successful agriculturists of his township. Mr. Kloke was united in marriage, in Pleasant Valley Township, to Miss Mary Rhode, who was born in Galena, Illinois, in January, 1858, a daughter of Nicholas and Sophia (Kepler) Rhode, natives of Germany. They came to America when young, and located with their parents in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. They were married at Ga- lena, Illinois, and from there came to Carroll County, and settled in Kniest Township, re-
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moving thence to Audubon about 1878. They were the parents of fourteen children, four sons and ten daughters, and of these ten chil- dren are yet living. To Mr. and Mrs. Kloke have been born four daughters, whose names are-Sophia, Mary, Lizzie and Annie. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kloke are members of the Ro- man Catholic church, and respected members of society.
RIN JEROME, engaged in farming and stock-raising in Eden Township, resides on seetion 16, where he owns eighty acres of Carroll County's best land; was born in Lake, Illinois, December 3, 1838. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer in his native State, remaining there till seven- teen years of age. He then went to Missouri and enlisted in Company II, Seventh Mis- souri Black Hawk Cavalry, and participated in the engagements at Springfield, Lone Jack and many others of minor importance, and was wounded at Lone Jack. Ile served under the first enlistment eighteen months, when he was discharged and went to Carroll County, Iowa. June 3, 1863, he re-enlisted in Com- pany E, Third Iowa Infantry, and served until the close of the war, when he was dis- charged at Goldsboro, South Carolina. ITe then returned to his home in Carroll County and began improving his farm, which he has now under a fine state of enltivation. IIe was united in marriage in the fall of 1860 to Miss Jane Hampton, a daughter of Isaiah and Ann Hampton, natives of Ken- tueky and Adair County, Missouri, respect- ively, and subsequently became residents of Carroll County, Iowa. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome, of whom only one is living, a son, Thomas, who was born in Carroll County. Of their chil-
dren who are deceased, John died in Mis- souri, and Minerva and Louis died in Carroll County, Iowa. In his political views Mr. Jerome affiliates with the Greenback party. He is a member of the Masonie fraternity, belonging to the lodge at Coon Rapids, Iowa.
ILLIAM LYNCH, proprietor of the Lynch House at Carroll, has been a resident of that town since July, 1869. At that time he engaged in the drug business on Adams street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. He continued in that business about one year, then sold out to Mr. Yates, and took charge of the drug store of Hunter & MeCullum, and later, bad the management of the store of their successors, Lundy & Gray. About 1872 he and J. W. Hatton bought out the last-named firm, and it became Lyneh & Hatton. A year later he sold his interest, and engaged in business alone. In 1874 he was elected clerk of the courts, and filled that position ten years. In July, 1885, he engaged in the hotel business as proprie- tor of the Lynch House. Mr. Lynch was born in Scotland in 1841, and came to America with his parents when a child. The family resided in New York City for a time, then removed to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; thence to Keokuk, Iowa, in 1851. Mr. Lynch was thoroughly educated in the drug business, having served three years as drug clerk in Keokuk, and then entered a drug store as preseription clerk in St. Louis, Missouri, re- ceiving $75 a month for his services. At this time he was only fifteen years of age. During the late war he enlisted July 21, 1862, in Company I, Thirty-first Missouri Infantry. His experience in preparing medicine ren- dered him valuable in hospital duty, and lie was not permitted to remain long in the
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ranks. Soon after his enlistment he was made hospital steward. He accompanied his regiment until after the capture of Vicksburg, in July, 1863, and during the remainder of that summer was steward of general hospital, No. 1, at that place. In the fall of that year he was recalled to his regiment, and remained with it through the Atlanta campaign, Sher- man's march to the sea; thence to Washing- ton. After the war closed Mr. Lynch went to Carthage, Illinois, and engaged in the drug business. At that place he was ap- pointed postmaster to fill an nnexpired term. From Carthage he came to Carroll, where he has since resided. He was married in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Miss Sarah McGinnis. They have five sons and one danghter, all born in Carroll except the second son, Charles. Politically Mr. Lynch is a Democrat. His long continuance in office is evidence of the ability with which he discharged his duties, and the confidence and esteem with which he is regarded by his fellow citizens. IIe is a popular and successful landlord, and the Lynch House is a favorite resort for the traveling public.
ON. MICHAEL MILLER, editor and proprietor of the Carroll Sentinel, is a native of Luxemburg, Germany, where he was born in 1846. IIe came to America in 1857, settling in Dubuque County, and three years later engaged in clerking. For fifteen years he followed the occupation of a traveling salesman. He settled in Carroll in 1880, and for two years was a druggist. In
1883 he was elected to the General Assembly, in which he served during 1884 and 1885. In 1883, also, he purchased the Sentinel, as above stated. He was in July, 1885, ap- pointed Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
for the Third District of Iowa. He is politi- cally a Democrat, and is a member of the Masonic order and the Knights of Pythias. He is married and has one son-Harry M.
UMAN P. BRIGHAM, notary public, and a member of the firm of Salinger & Brigham, loan and insurance agents of Manning, was born in Bradford County, Penn- sylvania, the date of his birth being Decem- ber 8, 1848. He is a son of George and Emma Brigham, his father being deceased and his mother still living at the old home in Pennsylvania. The subject of this sketch left his native State in 1861, and during the war of the Rebellion resided in Ohio. May 2, 1864, he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Ohio Infantry, with which he served eight months. He subsequently served in the One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Ohio Infantry, and was in the lines around Petersburgh during the closing scenes of the war. He is now a comrade of the Grand Army of the Republic, and is ad- jntant of the MePherson Post at Manning. Mr. Brigham was married at Indianapolis, Indiana, July 20, 1877, to Miss Celia MeAll- ister. and they are the parents of three chil- dren-Helen, Jessamy and George. Mr. Brigham lived for a time at Arcola, in Doug- lass County, Illinois, and from there came to Carroll County, Iowa, and since 1882 has been a resident of Manning. He became as- sociated with his present partner, Mr. Salin- ger, in 1883, and perhaps no firm engaged in the loan and insurance business in Carroll County have a business equaling in extent that of this popular, reliable ageney. Dr. Brig- ham, as he is familiarly called by his friends, îs a liberally educated man, a graduate of the State Normal School at Normal. Illinois, and
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for six years followed the teacher's profession. He studied medicine and graduated in the medical profession from Hahnemann Medi- cal College, of Chicago, Illinois, and for five years practiced medicine in Indiana and Iowa. Genial and courteous, and a man of strict in- tegrity and honorable in all his dealings, he has gained a host of friends during his resi- dence in Carroll County.
ROCKETT RIBBLE, one of the old pio- neers of Carroll County and the present storekeeper and postmaster at Carroll- ton, is a son of Philip and Susan Ribble, who were natives of the State of Virginia. They were the parents of six children, our subject being the second child, and was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, the date of his birth being December 19, 1827. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer, his youth being passed in assisting on the home farm and in attending the district schools. His father died when he was twelve years of age, and he was obliged from an early age to help maintain the family. He removed with his S. WHITMAN, proprietor of the City Livery and Sale Stable, established his business in Carroll in 1874. He keeps in stock good driving horses, first-class vehi- cles of all description, and good saddle horses. Horses are also bought and sold. Mr. Whitman is a native of Columbia Coun- ty, New York, born September 28, 1822, so11 of Levi and Mary (Doty) Whitman. He re- sided in his native State until sixteen years of age. September 15, 1850, he was married to Miss Phobe Woodward, in Warren Coun- ty, New York, and in 1859 he removed to Dallas County, this State, where he lived about one year. He then resided four years at Des Moines, where he was engaged in parents to Delaware County, Indiana, in an early day, remaining there until 1852, when he went to California, via the Panama route, landing at San Francisco in January, 1852. Two years later he returned to Indiana, re- inaining at home until 1856, when he immi- grated to Carroll County, Iowa. He then bought 120 acres in Jasper Township, on North Coon Rapids, where he lived until 1860, when he came to Newton Township, and began working in Walters' mill at Coon Rapids. February 2, 1870, he was married to Miss Emma Cretsinger, a native of Lick- ing County, Ohio, and a daughter of John and Mary Cretsinger, natives of Virginia. To this union have been born six children -- , blacksmithing, thence to Dallas County again,
Ella M., Oscar (deceased), Thomas M., Fred A., Guy and Maggie. In 1877 Mr. Ribble went to the Black IIills, Colorado, where he was en- gaged in mining two years, when he returned to Carrollton, and has since built up a good trade. In February, 1886, he was appointed postmaster of Carrollton, which position he has since filled to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. In 1862 he was elected on the People's ticket for county treasurer, which office he filled for two terms. Mr. Ribble has endured many of the priva- tions and hardships incident to pioneer life, sometimes going for six weeks without tast- ing wheat bread, grinding corn in a coffee- mill, etc., but by hard work and persevering energy he has succeeded in life, and is now living in comfortable circumstances, and en- joys the respect and confidence of the entire community. He was the first Mason to locate in Carroll County, and now belongs to the Masonic lodge at Coon Rapids.
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where he followed farming until 1874. At that time he came to Carroll and engaged in the livery business, where he has since con- tinued. Mr. and Mrs. Whitman are the parents of four children - Anna, Charles, Frederick and Harry. Mr. Whitman is a member of the Masonic order, Lodge No. 264.
H. DICKEY, a member of the mercan- tile firm of Dickey & Coder, of Glid- den, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Lawrence County, March 22, 1836, a son of David and Agnes (Love) Dickey, the father being a native of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. In 1851 the father removed with his family to Bellevue, Jack- son County, Iowa. In 1877 he removed to Glidden, Carroll County, and the following year settled in Crawford County, where he has since made his home. The mother is deceased, her death taking place in 1877. They were the parents of three sons and six daughters, the three youngest children being born in Iowa. Seven of the children are yet living and are all residents of Iowa. Two of the sons, Robert B. and Samuel G., were soldiers in the war of the Rebellion, being members of the Thirty-first Iowa Regiment. Robert died at Nashville, Tennessee, in 1864, and Samuel served his country four years. He now resides at Glidden. J. H. Diekey, whose name heads this sketch, came with his father's family to Jackson County, Iowa, and lived at Bellevue eleven years. From there he went to Jones County, and in 1868 removed to Greene County, and settled in Kendrick Township. Mr. Dickey has been a resident of Glidden sinee April, 1877, when he became associated with J. P. Armitage in the mercantile business under the name of
Armitage & Dickey. This business was established by Armitage & Bingman, Mr. Armitage subsequently becoming sole pro- prietor, when he admitted Mr. Diekey as a partner. November 19, 1878, the present firm of Dickey & Coder succeeded Armitage & Dickey, and has built up a good business, both members of the firm being inen of fine business ability. Mr. Dickey was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Coder, a daughter of Samnel Coder, an early settler of Jackson County, Iowa. They have one son, James L. During the latter part of the war Mr. Dickey was engaged as clerk on board of a steamer on the Southern rivers, which was frequently in the company of the gunboat fleets. Atter the war Mr. Diekey served one term as treasurer of Jones County, Iowa. In poli- tics he is a Republican, casting his first presi- dential vote for President Lincoln in 1860.
J. WIELAND, wholesale liquor dealer, keeps a large stock of fine liquors and beer. Ile established his business at Carroll in 1886. The genial proprietor was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, January 24, 1843, son of George A. Wieland. IIis par- ents had ten sons and two daughters, all of whom are living. J. J. was the second child. He was reared and educated in the town of Dungannon, and resided in Ohio until 1867. In 1872 he engaged in the mercantile trade at Richmond, Washington County, this State, and remained there three years. He then bought and sold horses and lightning rods, a business in which he is still engaged to some extent, having two or three salesmen on the road most of the time. IIe owns a good farm of 160 acres of the best soil that can be found in Carroll County, and it is well improved. He was united in marriage
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October 7, 1863, with Miss Elizabeth R. Andre, who was reared in Columbiana County, Ohio, daughter of Jonathan and Anna An- dre. They have five children-Corliss, Leon- ard, Birdie, Bessie and Willie. Mr. Wieland is a Democrat in polities.
R. HATFIELD, one of the leading merchants of Coon Rapids, and an active and enterprising citizen, is a native of Indiana, born in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, December 5, 1841, a son of Richard and Catherine (Rose) Hatfield. They were the parents of fourteen children, our subject being the eldest child. IIe was reared to manhood in his native county, remaining there till the fall of 1861, when he went to White County, Indiana. July 9, 1862, he en- listed in defense of the Union,and was assigned to Company K, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, partici- pating in all the engagements in which his regiment took part. Ile was in the Georgia campaign where his regiment lost 450 men at Macon, who were either taken prisoner or killed, and was also in the Morgan campaign after that noted rebel raider, Morgan. Mr. Hatfield served as Bugler the greater part of the time while in the service. He received an honorable discharge in June, 1865. He then went to Jasper County, Iowa, where his parents had removed during the war. He followed farming from 1866 until 1871, and in September of the latter year he engaged in the mercantile business at Vandalia, Iowa. IIe remained at Vandalia until 1880, where he was variously engaged, when he removed to Audubon County, Iowa, locating at Viola Center, where he was engaged in improving a new farm, and at the same time carried on a general mercantile business, establishing a goud trade. In September, 1882, Mr. Hat-
field came to Coon Rapids. Carroll County, where he has since made his home. He is a man of good business ability and has met with excellent success in his mercantile pur- snits. Ile carries a large stock of goods, worth about $12,000, his annual sales amounting to some $25,000. Mr. Hatfield was united in marriage March 14, 1875, to Miss May M. Yager, a daughter of Albert Yager, of Jasper County, Iowa. Since be- coming a resident of Coon Rapids Mr. Hat- field has taken an active interest in the improvement of the town, and has given liberally of his means toward any enterprise for its advancement. Beside the business house in which he is located, he owns two houses and four lots in the town, and a well improved farm of 120 acres in Andnbon County. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was the first commander of the post at Coon Rapids.
D. HINKLEY, engaged in farming on section 4, Jasper Township, Carroll County, was born in the State of In- diana, the date of his birth being April 13, 1856. His parents. Rufus and Jenette, were natives of Massachusetts and Ohio respec- tively. They immigrated to Iowa about the year 1869, when they settled in Benton County. Mr. Hinkley, of this sketch, was reared to agricultural pursuits, and has always followed the avocation of a farmer. He remained on the home farm with his parents till becoming of age, when he began to do for himself. He left Benton County in 1872, coming to Carroll County, Iowa, when he settled on section 9, of Jasper Town- ship, and subsequently removed to his pres- ent farm on section 4, Jasper Township. Mr. Hinkley was united in marriage to Miss
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Mary Stallman, a daughter of Charles and Kate Stallman, who were natives of the State of New York, and in 1876 settled in Carroll County, Iowa. To Mr. and Mrs. Hinkley have been born four children. Politically Mr. Hinkley affiliates with the Republican party.
HEODORE WAGNER was born in Germany, September 1, 1830, a son of Charles and Albertine Wagner. When he was twenty years old, November 1. 1850, he came to America and settled in New York, where he lived three years, when he eame to lowa and lived in Dubnque twenty- four years, where he was one of the leading merchants. April 2, 1875, he moved to Car- roll County, and is now one of the eonnty's most prosperous citizens. When he came to America he was in limited circumstances, but now has a good property. Ile owns a half section of land, and four houses and lots in the city. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted in the service of his adopted country, and was assigned as a private to Company B, Twenty-first Iowa Infantry, and was afterward promoted to First Lieutenant, and served as a faithful soldier. In polities Mr. Wagner is a Democrat. He and his family are members of the Catholic church. Ile was married May 1, 1858, to Lena Fugenbuchler. They have eight children- Katie, wife of Albert Beebe; Joseph, Theo- dore, Rudolph, Edward, Lewis, Frank and Mary.
W. STEVENS, farmer, Pleasant Valley Township, has been a resident of Car- roll County since 1868. IIe was born in Burean County, Illinois, October 24, 1861, son of Robert Stevens, a prominent pioneer
of this county, whose portrait and sketch ap- pear elsewhere in this volume. Ile was seven years of age when his parents came to Carroll Connty. The family located in Pleasant Val- ley Township, where our subjeet was reared to manhood. His youth was passed in assist- ing his father on the farm and in attending the common school. December 6, 1882, he was united in marriage with Miss Luhu Truax, who was born in Steubenville, Ohio, and daughter of David and Mary (Cooper) Truax. When she was eight years of age the family removed to La Salle County, Illi- nois. The parents now reside in Putnam County, that State. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens are the parents of two children -- Leroy Ches- ter and Blanche Beatrice. In politics Mr. Stevens is a Republican. Though only a young man, he has gained a good position among the leading men of the township where he has so long resided and is so well known.
an ? RANCIS F. FLORENCOURT, editor of Der Demokrat, is a native of Prussian Saxony, in Germany, where he was born September 1, 1844. Ilis parents were Fran- eis and Anna (Nagel) Florencourt. The for- iner was during his life variously employed as an officer of the Government, and in literary work. Ile died September 10, 1886, in his eighty-third year. His wife preceded him from this world June 28, 1878. When twelve years old Francis was sent to the Benedictine Abbey in Metten, Bavaria, where he studied four years. He then studied navigation at Bremen, with the purpose of entering the merchant marine, and at the age of twenty-two passed his examination as mate. lIe served one year in the Prussian navy, and then as second and first mate on several merchant vessels until 1870. When
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