D. J. ADDISON, Mayor Salina, was born March 17, 1848, in Randolph County, Ill., was a private in Company E, Thirty-eighth Illinois, was discharged February 7, 1866; came to Kansas, 1867. Was married in August, 1872 at Sparta, Randolph Co., Ill., to Miss Eva U. Wilson. Elected on council 1879, resigned 1880 and elected Mayor. Has been in the grocery trade for four years.

THOMAS ANDERSON, stock-raiser and farmer, P. O. Salina, settled on his farm in April, 1861, Section 1, Township 14, Range 3 west. Has about 290 acres on several sections, 215 of which he cultivates; his farm is nicely located. He has served two terms as Township Trustee and is the present State Senator for Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, elected in the fall of 1880 for four years term. Republican in politics. He was born in Scotland on March 24, 1838. Came to America 1855, locating in Randolph County, Ill., where he farmed until he came to Kansas. He was married in 1864 to Miss Jane Crawford, of Randolph County, Ill.; they have nine children - Maggie M., Nellie C., Mary Bryce, Marion, Archie, Elizabeth J., Annie and James Alex.

C. W. BANKS, law firm, Banks & Cunningham. They do a law collecting and loan business. He first came to McPherson in spring 1871, being the first County Attorney of that county. He remained there about three years, located in Salina, in January, 1875, and opened a law office. Was chosen City Attorney in April 1881, held the office since. Born in Schoharie County, N. Y., October 28, 1826. Educated in Lake County, Ohio. Began the study of law in 1860, admitted to the bar in McPherson, 1871. He was a teacher for many years in Ohio. Married in 1852 to Miss Sarah A. Huckins, a native of Indiana. They had five children, Mary A., Sarah A., Ida M., Charles N. and Dora. Wife died in 1866. Again married in 1869, to Miss Sarah A. Closson, a native of Vermont. He is a member of Salina Lodge, No. 28, I. O. O. F. He is a stockholder and director in the First National Bank, and attorney for same.

CAPT. W. W. BARTLETT, meat market and dealer in live stock. Began the business in January, 1878. They sell $15,000 worth of stock in a year, buy large lots of cattle and hogs, which they ship per car load. During the past year they have bought and shipped $80,000 worth of live stock. The firm name is Barlett & Jenkins. Mr. B. was born December 21, 1820, in Cornish, N. H. Parents moved to Vermont when he was a small boy, and located in Orwell. Immigrated to White Hall, N. Y., when he was seven years of age; they remained there a number of years and then went to Aurora, where he engaged in the live stock business in 1858. He soon moved to Joliet, where he continued stock and butchering business. Was elected Sheriff of Will County, Ill., in 1860, held the office one term. He enlisted in Company E, One Hundredth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Was elected Captain of his company, participated in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, and many skirmishes. Resigned in 1864. He then moved to Winterset, Madison Co., Iowa, and there engaged in the stock business eight years, thence to Salina. He was married in Joliet, Ill., in 1866, to Miss Rebecca Koon, of the latter place. They have two children, Jennie V. and Charles F.

H. W. BERKS, proprietor Kansas Central Land Agency, established by his father, John W. Berks, in 1869, and conducted by the latter until October, 1880, when H. W. Berks took charge of the same. He now deals in lands, city lots and all kinds of real estate; makes a specialty of controlling lands and farms for non-residents, and does a general loan and insurance business. H. W. Berks first came to Salina in 1871, was educated in the Kansas State University, at Lawrence, and in 1876, went into business with his father. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 11, 1857, and lived in his native place until he came to Kansas. His father is also a native of Philadelphia, Pa., where, for many years, he followed real estate and conveyancing business.

DR. WILLIAM BISHOP, Superintendent of Public Instruction for Saline County. He first located in Lawrence, Kan., in fall 1858. Was Pastor Presbyterian Church until fall 1860. He then removed to Salina, and took charge of the Presbyterian Church as Pastor, until 1864. He then became Pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church and Principal of the Highland University until fall 1869, when he returned to Salina. He was County Superintendent of Schools from 1872 to 1875, inclusive. He then went to Independence, Kan., and became Pastor of the Presbyterian Church two years. Returned to Salina, where he has since held the office. He was born in Scotland, December 9, 1824, came to America with parents in 1833, locating in Lexington, Ky. He was educated in Jacksonville, Illinois, College, and after graduating, in 1847, with titles of A. B. and A. M., became teacher in the same two years. Taught three years in Princeton, N. J. was six years Professor of Hanover College of Indiana. Was ordained to the holy ministry, in 1854, his first charge was Bardstown, Ky. He was the first president of the Lawrence University. He is a member of Blue and Royal Arch Lodges, A., F. & A. M. of Salina, Kan.

R. H. BISHOP, Justice of the Peace and dealer in real estate. He located his land claim in 1860, moved his family in November of same year, one-half mile west of town site, Salina, where he engaged in farming until 1868. He then went into the insurance and real estate business, which he has since followed. He was County Clerk of Saline County several years, up to 1867; acted as Deputy Register of Deeds previous to the latter date. He had charge of every record in Saline County at one time. Was a member of the State Legislature in 1863-64. Elected Justice of the Peace in 1874; by re-elections has since held the office. Born in Scotland. He graduated from Illinois College, at Jacksonville, in 1856. He was married in 1858, to Miss Mary Lewis, a native of New Orleans, La. They had twelve children, nine of who are living-Ebenezer L., Marshall, Glover, deceased; Anna, deceased; William, Mary A. deceased; John, David, Mary, Richard, Norman and Emma. He is a member of the Masonic Order, I. O. O. F. and Knights of Pythias. In early times he frequently had troubles with Kansas jayhawkers, and remembers looking down the barrel of many a revolver held in their hands.

M. M. BRIGGS, of the firm of Briggs & Gebhart, dealers in general line of hardware and farm implements; opened the trade in 1876; carry an average stock of about $22,000, in two stores, keeping one at Lindsberg, McPherson County, and a large store at Salina. He is also a director in the First National Bank of Salina. He first located at Lawrence, in 1870, where he was a salesman for E. B. Fish & Co. until 1871. In August, 1872, moved to Salina, Kan., and engaged for same firm in general hardware store until 1876. He was born in Milwaukee County, Wis., June 23, 1849; lived in Wisconsin until he came West. Married in 1877, to Miss Clara Macy, of Ottawa, Ill. They have three children - Frank M., Walter and Allen. He is a member of the Knights of Honor and City School Board.

JOHN BUCHI, gardener and florist, first came to Salina, Kan., in October, 1878, when he began the above business. He occupies four lots, 150x200 feet each, in the east part of the city, planted with all varieties of lowers and exotic plants, trees, small fruits and shrubbery etc. This is a fine garden, beautifully located, and is favorably known by all substantial citizens of Saline County. He was born in Switzerland, August 3, 1842; he followed the same business in his native country, coming to America in 1867, set led in Pittsburgh Penn.; there he worked for Allegheny City as florists, etc., until he came to Kansas. He was married in 1870, to Miss Barbara Stoll, a native of Switzerland.

GEORGE A. CARMONY, farmer, Section 28, P. O. Salina, was born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Penn., November 18, 1814, where he was reared and educated; soon after engaged in milling, which he pursued for a number of years; he was also engaged in the same business at Xenia, Ohio, for quite a while; from Ohio he moved to Cedar County, Iowa, where he was engaged in farming and distilling for seven years. In 1849, went to California, and engaged in mining, which he pursued at odd times for thirty years during which he made several fortunes, but, like many others, met with heavy losses. He was also engaged in the live stock trade in California and bordering States for quite a while. In 1872, came to Kansas, and settled in this county, and is engaged in farming. Married in Philadelphia, Penn., May 1, 1871, to Miss Amelia C. Sherzher, a native of Philadelphia, born in 1824. Mr. C. is a Republican.

JOSEPH J. CRIPPEN, Western manager for the firm of Crippen, Lawrence & Co., dealers in real estate and loan agents. They have an eastern office at Concord, N. H., established in 1873. Office in Salina was opened in 1880. Since starting they have loaned over $3,000,000. They employ four men regularly in their western office. Joseph J. Crippen was born in Boston, Mass., January 24, 1848; moved to new England Village, Mass., where his parents now reside, when a small boy. Was educated at New London Literary and Scientific Institute, New London, N. H. First clerked in a store at Cannan, N. H.; then served as Army Paymaster's clerk, clerked several years in the State Treasurer's and Auditor's offices at Concord, N. H., was assistant cashier of the First National Bank, Concord, N. H., seven years. Moved to Lawrence, Kan., in 1873, and was cashier of a bank there. From there moved to Salina, where he has since resided and had charge of the western business of Crippen, Lawrence & Co.

DR. J. W. CROWLEY, physician and surgeon, came to Kansas in January, 1865, and located in Salina in spring of 1867, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of medicine. He was born in New Orleans, La., March 6, 1843,; educated in St. Louis, Mo. University; graduated in 1859. He then began the study of medicine at St. Louis Medical College, taking two courses of lectures, but not being twenty-one years old, was too young to graduate. He then went into the Thirteenth Missouri Veteran Cavalry, as Surgeon; was with the regiment in all its engagements as their surgeon; mustered out November 15, 1866, by a special order to that effect, at Leavenworth, Kan. He then took a course of lectures at St. Louis Medical College, graduating in the spring of 1867, at the head of his class. In a short time afterward came to Salina. Married, August 15, 1871, to Miss Matilda S. Clarkson, of Philadelphia, Penn. They have three children - James Wallace, Mary Agnes and Edith.

DR. J. W. DAILY, practicing physician and surgeon, located in Salina, Kan., September 1869, and continued the practice of medicine. He was born in Bracken Count, Ky., May 3, 1838. Graduated at Eminence College, Henry County, Ky., in 1860. Began the study of medicine in 1861. Graduated at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery. June 24, 1864. He practiced medicine for about fifteen years, and then graduated at the Homoeopathic Hospital College at Cleveland, Ohio, March 12, 1879, and immediately returned to Salina and resumed his profession. He was A. A. Surgeon in the United States Army, and for several months Chief Surgeon of the Fifteenth United States Infantry. He was on duty at the general hospitals at Atlanta, Chattanooga and Louisville. He had charge of the left wing of Camp Douglas Hospital from March until June, 1865 at which time he was honorably discharged. Was married November 30, 1865, to Miss Drusie Cauffield, of Brookfield, Ohio. They have two children - Charles C. and Mary Belle. He is a well known writer for the press.

LEVERETT A. DAVIS, Superintendent of Public Instruction. The father of the subject of this sketch was C. C. Davis, a native of Vermont, and his mother was Phoebe Davis, whose nativity was Ohio. L. A. was born in Portland, Ore., June 23, 1855. When one year old his parents moved back to Vermont, where they remained until Leverett A. had attained his fifteenth year, and where, in the public schools of the Green Mountain State, he received his early education. In the winter of 1870 he moved with his parent to Kansas, where they located upon a farm in Saline County. There he attended the high school in the city of Salina for three successive years, leaving which he took up the profession of teaching, which he followed until January 8, 1883, when he entered upon the duties of County Superintendent of Public Instruction, he having been elected to that office at the general election held November, 1882. On the 23rd day of December, 1879, Leverett A. Davis and Miss Josephine S. Marks, a native of Indiana, were joined in marriage in Saline County, Kan.

T. H. DAVIS, local agent for the Union Pacific Railroad, of Kansas Division. He first came to Leavenworth in the spring of 1872, and went to work for the above railroad company as their agent, where he remained seven and one-half years; thence to Salina, in July, 1879, and took charge of the depot and business. He is also agent for the Pacific Express Company. He was born in Fayette County, Ky., September 21, 1836, and educated in his native State. Moved to St. Louis, Mo., in 1853, where he was an office boy one and one-half years. He was then a bill clerk for Goodrich, Willard & Co., a wholesale grocery firm, five years. In 1861 he went to Indianola, Warren Co., Iowa, and engaged in merchandising until 1872, excepting one year, when he made a trip across the great American Plains on a trading tour, after which he went to Leavenworth. He is a member of Blue Lodge, Masonic Order, of Iowa. Married in January, 1866, to Miss Esther A. Shepard, a native of Ohio. They have two sons - Charles C. and Howard C.

A. B. DICKINSON, proprietor Salina Carriage Works, began the manufacture of carriages in his present location January, 1877. His factory building is twenty-five by seventy-two feet, and in addition he has a storeroom twenty by forty feet as a repository. Employs a capital of about $1,500 on which he does an annual business of from $6,000 to $7,000. Born in Madison County, N. Y., October 31, 1845, where he was raised and educated; soon after learned the trade of blacksmith, which he pursued until he came to Kansas, and engaged in his present business. Married in Madison County, N. Y., October 20, 1879, to Miss Lucy A. Robinson, a native of New York; born in Madison County, 1848. By this union they have one child - Thomas L. He is a member of A., F. & A. M.

R. H. DIHLE, manufacturer of and dealer in harness, saddles, and everything generally found in a harness shop. He opened the business in 1863, having the first and oldest established business of the kind in the city. Employs five men. Mr. D. first came to Salina, July 3, 1863; has followed the harness business since. He was born in Prussia, Germany, September 2, 1837. Came to America in 1857, locating in Detroit, Mich., and engaged in the manufacture of harness. Served in the late war; wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg, and discharged in the hospital at Philadelphia, Pa., when he came to Salina. He was married in 1864, to Miss Jane Glueder, of Mecklenbeurg, Germany. They have six children - Amanda, Ida, Amelia, George W., Josephine and Elise. He is a member of the Masonic order.

EBERHART & SUDENDORF, dealers in lumber and building material of all kinds. They have yards at Salina, Lindsberg and McPherson. They opened the lumber business in July, 1879, and carry a large assortment in the three places. Mr. C. Eberhart came to Kansas in 1865, remained two years at Leavenworth doing carpenter work. He afterwards became a salesman in a lumber yard until he came to Salina in 1867. He was born in Germany, January, 1841. Came to America in 1848; was raised a farmer. The family located in Washington County, Wis., where he lived until he came to Kansas. He has traveled in many portions of the United States. He enlisted in the fall of 1861 in Company D. Twelfth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and participated in all the battles of his command. Mustered out in December, 1864. Married in 1865 to Miss A. C. Lampert, a native of Switzerland. They have eight children - A. Catherine, William, John, Charles, Henry, Freddie, Frank, and Alma. He is a member of the Masonic order of Salina, Kan. He is a Republican in politics.

DR. AUGUST ENGSTROM, physician and surgeon, dealer in general line of drugs, medicines, and druggists' sundries. He began the practice of medicine in Salina in 1877; opened drug business the same year. He was born in Sweden February 17, 1857 ; educated in his native country also obtained part of his pharmaceutical education there. Came to America in 1873, locating in Boone County, Iowa; began there as a prescription clerk, also continued the study of medicine under Prof. Herbert Ensing, then surgeon for the Chicago & Northwestern Railway. Continued until the latter part of 1875, when he went to Chicago, Ill., and attended the Chicago Medical College until he came to Kansas in 1877. Married in Chicago in 1882, to Miss Christina Breaton. He is a member of the Eclectic Medical Association of the State of Kansas. Was a representative to St. Louis, Mo., in 1881.

T. F. GARVER, law firm of Garver & Bond, came to Topeka in February, 1871, where he engaged in the practice of law until August, 1871, when he removed to Salina, where he has since followed the same. He was born in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pa., November 4, 1845. Took a preparatory course at Selin's Grove, and a collegiate course at the Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa., graduating in 1867. Graduated in Albany, N. Y., Law School in 1869. He began the practice of law in Chambersburg, Pa. Was admitted to the bar in 1869, and practiced law in the latter city until 1871, then came to Kansas. He has been a member of the City Council and Board of Education. Was married in 1870 to Miss A. M. Diller, of Lebanon, Pa. They have two children: Bertram S. and Robert D. He is a member of the Masonic order and the K. of H.

JACOB L. GEBHART, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Salina; settled on Section 1, one and one-half miles northeast of Salina, March 27, 1870. Owns 240 acres of land, 160 of which is cultivated. He has been Township Supervisor and member School Board since 1874. Born near Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, January 2, 1837; raised on a farm; lived in his native State until he came to Kansas. Married in 1864 to Miss Julia A. Gebhart of same county and State. They have five children: Clara S., Maggie N., Newton B., Bessie D. and Emil Jackson. Mr. Gebhart has just completed a fine frame dwelling, two stories high, at a cost of $3,000. He is a Democrat in politics.

PHILANDER GREGG, farmer and stock-raiser, came to Salina, Kan., in the spring of 1877 and located on Section 26. He owns 650 acres on Sections 26, 35 and 25, 240 acres of which is cultivated. The Saline River divides his farm. He therefore has plenty of water and timber. He raised sixty acres of wheat in 1882 that averaged twenty-four bushels per acre. He was born in Sandusky, Erie Co., Ohio, January 29, 1819. He was the first white child born in that city. He was raised and educated there, and was Mayor of Sandusky in 1868-69, member of the School Board seven years, and Township Trustee a number of years, also a Harbor Commissioner. Married in 1840 to Miss Mary E. Wells, a native of the latter city, born in 1822. They have seven children - Ezra B., Jesse D., Walter S., Fremont Benjamin, Harry H., Mary Clemantine and Helen. Mr. Gregg and wife are members of the Episcopal Church.

F. GOODNOW, of the firm of Goodnow & Co., proprietors of Salina Steam Mills and Elevators, 45x60 feet, five stories high, propelled by steam power, with a capacity of manufacturing 300 barrels per day; also two elevators with a capacity respectively of 20,000 and 30,000 bushels. They employ seventeen men. Mr. Goodnow was born in Huron County, Ohio, September 10, 1847. He was raised and educated in his native county; began life as a dry goods clerk. He moved to Salina, Kan., in 1870, and opened a lumber yard, which business he continued until 1878. He then engaged in the above business. He was married in Huron County, Ohio, December 20, 1872, to Miss Kate B. Brown, a native of the latter county, born January 24, 1850. They have two children - Robert W. and Walter L.

DR. J. B. GROGER, physician and surgeon; he first located in Salina October 1, 1866, and immediately began the practice of medicine, which he has since continued. He was born in Genesse County, N. Y., August 7, 1828; was raised in his native county and educated at Wyoming Seminary and Warsaw, Wyoming County; graduating at the age of twenty-three. He began the study of medicine in 1851, under Dr. J. A. Maltby. He entered the tutorship, and graduated in 1863. He then practiced his profession in Louisville and Indianapolis, and finally located in Chicago, Ill., and practiced one year; thence to Pithole, Pa., one year, thence to Cory, Pa., and practiced through the winter of 1865. He then came to Topeka, and remained a short time, and thence to Salina. Was married in 1864, to Miss Lottie Simpson, a native of Lebanon, Warren Co., Ohio. He is a member of Scottish Rite Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, Thirty-second Degree. He has been County Coroner for the past ten years; is Examining Surgeon for United States Pension Department, at Salina and vicinity; is medical examiner for Mutual Life Insurance Company, New York, New York Life Insurance Company, New York, and Northwestern Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, Wis.; Knight Templar of Askelon Commandery, No. 6, Salina. Was County Physician for several years. 

 ISAAC HAGLER, farmer, Section 31, P. O. Salina, was born in Jackson County, Ill. March 10, 1844, where he was reared and educated. Was engaged in farming in his native county until 1874, when he came to Kansas and purchased a farm and is engaged in agricultural pursuits. His farm comprises 160 acres of fine farming land conveniently located to Salina. In 1862 he enlisted in Company B. Eighty- first Illinois Volunteer Infantry, participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Nashville, Spanish Fort and other of less importance. Was discharged in 1865. Married in Jackson County, Ill., April 30, 1866, to Mrs. Lucinda Davis, born in Guernsey County, Ohio, May 10, 1842. They have a family of six children - Emanuel Davis, William N., Josiah, Martha A., Don and Berty. Mr. H. is identified with the Republican party.

NEIL HAGGARD, of the firm of Haggart & Woodward dealers in groceries, queens-ware, etc., also keep a general stock of tobacco, cigars, etc. Opened trade October 1, 1880. Carry a stock of about $2,500. Mr. H. first located on a farm three miles east of Salina in the spring of 1871, farmed until 1877; he then became a clerk in the boot and shoe trade some time. He erected a store building 60x25 feet, two stories high, at a cost of $4,000. He was a traveling salesman for A. G. Leonard, Chicago, a boot and shoe dealer, for a year, then became a partner in the above business. He was born in Livingston County, N. Y. October 5, 1848, educated in his native State; moved with parents to Lancaster, Grant Co., Wis. In 1861, where he completed his education. Married in January, 1871, to Miss Niargua Woodard, of Salina. They have one son - Cecil Neil.

O. P. HAMILTON, County Surveyor Saline County, came to Topeka, Kansas, in May, 1859, where he took several government contracts, etc. He also erected 137 houses on contracts, at a total cost of $90,000 for the Kaw Indians, at Council Grove, Kansas. He moved to Salina in June, 1862, where he engaged in farming, contracting, surveying, etc. he became engaged in U. S. Govt. Mining Survey in Colorado four years. Was also engaged three or four years in the frontier Indian wars, etc. He was the second County Clerk of Saline County. Was Probate Judge from 1868 to 1870, inclusive; elected County Surveyor fall of From 1877 until June, 1880 was Land Surveyor L .P. R. R. Co. he is one of the original projectors of Topeka, Salina and Western Railroad, and now a director. Was re-elected County Surveyor in fall of 1881, getting every vote in the county but one. Now carries on a farm. Born in Brown County, Ohio, September 4, 1827; educated in southern Indiana, where he lived until fall of 1858. Moved Elgin, Ill., and remained until May, 1859.

HON. LEWIS HANBACK, was born in the town of Winchester, Scott Co., Ill., March 27, 1839. He was the eldest of six children born to William and Ann Hanback. His father was a portrait painter by profession. In 1840 his parents moved from Winchester to Quincy, where they resided until 1844, when they moved to Madison, Ind., where they dwelt until 1848, and then moved to Switzerland County Ind. Here the family remained until April, 1850, when they again returned to Illinois settling on a farm near Quincy. In 1855 another change of residence took place, the family going to Camp Point, Adams Co., Ill., where, on May the 1st, 1855, William Hanback, the father of Lewis, died, his wife surviving him by not quite twelve months, she having died in the following March, leaving a family of six children, of whom Lewis was the eldest. Now left to their own protection, the children became separated, and Lewis hired out to a farmer, which occupation he followed until 1860. His early education was acquired in a rural common school, but after his parents died he attended the Cherry Grove Seminary, of Knox County Ill., during the winters of 1858-9 and 1860, closing his term on the 1st day of June of the latter year. After closing his term at the Seminary he went to Morgan County, Ill., where he taught school through the winter of 1860-61. The war coming on he enlisted, April 19, 1861, at Jacksonville, Ill., in the Harding Light Guards, which afterwards became Company B of the Tenth Illinois Infantry. His term of three months expiring, he re-enlisted as a private in Company K of the Twenty-seventh Illinois Infantry, but was mustered into the service as Orderly Sergeant. Subsequently he was promoted to rank of Second Lieutenant, his commission bearing date November 7, 1861, the day on which was fought the battle of Belmont. He served in his regiment under General Grant during his campaign in Kentucky, in January, 1862, and also in the advance upon Columbus, Ky., in March, 1862. Participated in the siege of Island No. 10 in March and April, 1862, and was present at the capture of Union City, Tenn. In April 1862. Was with Gen. Pope when he joined the Army of the Tennessee at Hamburg Landing, and took part in the advance upon and siege of Corinth in the spring of 1862. In the summer of that year was with his regiment while guarding the Memphis & Charleston R. R. and in September marched from Decatur, Ala., to Nashville, Tenn., where the divisions of Gens. Nealey and Palmer were cut off from communication and were besieged by the Rebels until relieved by the advance of Gen. Rosecrans. In November, 1862, he was appointed Brigade Inspector, and was assigned to the staff of Col. G. W. Roberts, commanding brigade. Mr. Hanback was actively engaged in the battle of Stone River, and was in the advance upon Tullahoma, in June, 1863. On the 1st of July, 1863, he was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. He was a participant of the battle of Chickamauga, on September 19 and 20, 1863, and in the siege of Chattanooga which followed shortly afterward. In November, 1863, he was appointed on the staff of Gen. Sheridan, and served in that position in the battle of Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863. Subsequently he was transferred to the staff of Gen. C. G. Harker, and went with the army ordered to Knoxville to relieve Gen. Burnside. In May, 1864, was present at the advance upon Atlanta, and served on Gen. Harker's staff until that officer's death at the battle of Kenesaw in June, 1864. In August, 1864, he was commissioned as Captain of Company K in the Twenty-seventh Illinois Infantry, and after the death of Gen. Harker he served until the close of the war on the staff of Gen. L. P. Bradley as Assistant Adjt. Gen of Brigade, and was mustered out at Springfield, Ill., on September 20, 1864. After being mustered out of the service went to New York, where he attended as a student the law school at Albany during the winter of 1864-65, after which he returned to Illinois, where, on August 9, 1865, he was married to Miss Hester A. Cooper, of Chapin, Morgan County, by whom he has had six children, three of whom are dead. The names of the living are -Clara, born June 6, 1866; Edwin, born December 21, 1867, and Grace, born May 9, 1870 Immediately after his marriage he moved with his young wife to Topeka, Kansas, where he opened a law office and commenced the practice of his profession. In the spring of 1867 he was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace, which position he held until the fall of 1868, when he was elected to the office of Probate Judge of Shawnee County, which office he held for four successive years, having been re-elected in 1870. In 1876 he was elected Assistant Chief Clerk of the lower house in the General Assembly, and in 1877 was Assistant Secretary of the Senate. In March, 1878, he was appointed Assistant U. S. Attorney for Kansas, which position he held until October 1, 1879 when he was nominate by the President to the office of Receiver of the U. S. Land Office at Salina, which nomination was confirmed by the Senate. On receiving this appointment he moved with his family from Topeka to Salina, which place now is and has been his permanent place of residence. On June 29, 1882, he was nominated by the Republican State Convention as candidate for Congressman at large to which office he was elected by a large majority on November 7, 1882, and will take his seat in the National House of Representatives as a member of Fiftieth Congress.

HERMAN HARMS, dealer in and manufacturer of cigars, smokers' articles, etc. His factory is No. 230. He keeps an average stock of about $1,500 worth. He first came to Salina, Kan., in 1873; worked at cigar making two years; then opened business for himself. Employs four men in the manufacture of his goods. He was born in Germany, December 29, 1843. Learned cigar making in his native country. Came to America in 1867. Lived in New York City and followed his calling until he came to Kansas. He was married in 1870 to Miss Mary Landwehr, a native of Germany. His wife's parents came to America when she was a year old. They have four children - Anna, Lottie, and Maggie. He is a member K. of P. and the Salina Maennerchor.

CHARLES HASKIT, farmer, Section 13, P. O. Salina, was born in Clark County, Ill., where he resided until 1859, when he came to Kansas and settled in this county, and is engaged in agricultural pursuits on his farm of 320 acres. Married in Edgar County, Ill., February 22, 1856, to Miss Susan Rogers. She was born in Clark County, Ill., February 5, 1836. They have three children - Thomas J., Lucy A. and John J.

CHARLES T. HILTON, proprietor livery, sale and feed stables, opened the business in the fall of 1875; keeps a good stock to supply all demands. He located in McPherson County, Kas., on a farm in the spring of 1873; and farmed a year. Then took a contract for carrying the United States mail four years, and went into his present business. He has been a member of the City Council of Salina for four years. He was born in Lincoln County Me., May 31, 1839. Lived in his native State until the summer of 1861, when he enlisted in Company R. Eighth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, participated in all the battles of his regiment. Was promoted to Second Lieutenant, in the spring of 1865. In the One Hundred and Seventeenth United States Colored Infantry, was sent to Texas. Promoted August, 1865, to first Lieutenant, and appointed Regimental Quartermaster, also held the positions of Post Quartermaster, and Post Commissary at Ringgold Barracks, Texas. He was mustered out in the fall of 1867, in New Orleans, La. He afterward farmed five years in Missouri. Was married in March, 1866, to Miss Henrietta J. Gildden, of Kennebec County, Me. They have four children - Harry Vernon, Vivian, Daisy and Henrietta. He is a member of the Masonic order, and G. A. R. of Salina, Kas.

OLOF HOLCOMB, photographer, established the business in Salina, June 1876. Does a business of $200 per month. He was born in Sweden, May 16, 1847. Came to America 1868 and settled in Galesburg, Ills., where he learned photographing; afterward kept a photograph gallery two years in Woodhull, Ills. Then went to Galesburg, Ills., where he remained in business until he came to Kansas. He is a member I. O. O. F., etc., etc.

DR. WILLIAM T. HOUSER, physician and surgeon, first located in Salina Kan., August 7, 1880, where he continued the practice of medicine. Born near Fort Recovery, Mercer Co., Ohio, January 22, 1882. Educated in native county. Began the study of medicine in 1870, in Ohio, entering the office of J. H. Adams, M. D., where he continued two years. He then entered the Physio Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, graduating in the spring of 1874. He then began the practice of his profession in Winchester, Ind.; continued two years and went to Huntsville, Ind., where he continued tin practice until he came to Salina. Married in 1879, to Miss Eda B. Pierce, of Harrison, Ohio. They have on daughter, Mary Maggie.

S. P. HUGHES, farmer, Section 26, P. O. Box Salina, was born in Venango County, Pa., October 12, 1844. He was reared and educated in his native State. In February, 1864, he enlisted in Company L. Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, passing through many of the notable events of the late war. Was wounded in February, 1865, at Hatch's Run. Va., and was discharged July 1, 1865, after which he returned to his native State and engaged in various pursuits until 1867, when he came West, and settled in Ellsworth County, this State, and remained there until 1876, and then moved to this county, where he is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was married in Ellsworth County, this State, May 29, 1878, to Miss Agnes Connor, born at Niagara, Canada, March 14, 1861. By this marriage they have two children - John E. and Ruben P. Mr. H. is a member of the Republican party.

BENJAMIN JENKINS, of the firm of Barlett & Jenkins, first came to Salina, Kan., January 1, 1878, and engaged in live stock and butcher business. He was born in Wales, June 7, 1846. Came to America in September, 1870, locating in Joliet, Ill., where he farmed two years. He then followed various occupations in Joliet two years; worked in the butcher business three years, then came to Salina. Married in February, 1882, to Miss Margaret E. Leach, of Marysville, Marshall Co., Kan. They are members of the Baptist Church.

DR. J. W. JENNEY, physician and surgeon, located in the practice of medicine in Salina May 2, 1870, where he has since continued his profession. Born in Huron County, Ohio, October 26, 1844. Educated in Oberlin College, Ohio. Began the study of medicine in 1866, entering the Cleveland Homoeopathic College, where he continued some time. Then practiced in Zanesville, Ohio, and other places several years, finally graduating from latter college in 1868. Then located in Somerset, Ohio, where he continued in practice until he came to Salina. He enlisted in the one hundred day service, Company C. One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; served full time, and mustered out in September, 1864. He was married in 1874 to Miss Emma C. Tucker of Minneapolis, Kan. They have three children - Warren C., Mary G. and Charles M. He is a member of I. O. O. F. and K. of P. of Salina, and examining surgeon for Salina Lodge, No. 28 I. O. O. F.; also examiner for Kansas Benevolent Life Insurance Company, and for Ohio Valley Protective Union, of Wheeling, W. Va.

FREEMAN KINGMAN, dealer in general line hardware and agricultural implements, opened the trade under the firm name of Kingman, Hayward & Bowen, January 12, 1880; changed to Kingman & Co., in February, 1882. They carry an average stock of about $20,000, not including implements. They employ four men. He first located in Salina in 1869; engaged in farming about nine years; then in the coal business until he began the hardware trade. He was born in Fremont, Tazewell Co., Ill., August 30, 1837. Received his education in native State. Went to California in 1858, where he engaged in merchandising and mining until the fall of 1869, when he came to Salina. Married in 1862, to Miss Mary J. Thompson of Jackson, Mich. They have three children - Frank, Ellen B., and William Freeman. Frank was born in California; Ellen B. in Boise Valley, Idaho, and Freeman in Saline County, Kan. He has been a member of the County Board, a Township Trustee, and is a member of the Masonic order.

JOHN F. LAUTH, in charge of the hardware store of M. Schwartz, of Pittsburgh, Pa. They deal in a general line hardware and agricultural implements, paints, oils and glass. The business was opened in the spring of 1871. They now carry a stock of $12,000 and employ five men in the business, and occupy a building 24x80, basement and two floors. Mr. Lauth first came to Salina, Kas., in 1877, and clerked some time, after which he took charge of the above business. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1853. Educated in his native city. Then clerked for several years in a factory of railroad supplies.

B. A. LITOWICH, firm of Litowich & Wolsieffer, dealers in general merchandise, first came to Salina, Kas., in 1871, where he engaged in the mercantile business, keeping dry goods, clothing, etc., under the firm name of A. Siegel & Co., changed to Litowich & Wittman in 1873. In 1877, he went out the business till the spring of 1878. The present firm was formed November, 1879. He was born in Poland December 17, 1849. Was educated in his native country and came to America in 1868 and located in New York City, where he engaged for a short time in window glazing, then into peddling notions, etc., and finally got a horse and wagon and carried the business on until 1871, when he came to Salina, Kas. He was married in June, 1882, to Miss Juliette Rothschilds, of Muscatine, Iowa. He is a member of Encampment Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Salina Kas.

FRANK W. McCLELLAND, law firm of Lovitt & McClelland, began the co-partnership July 5, 1881. He located in Salina, August 1, 1880 and went in company with John Foster and continued until the present co-partnership was formed. He was born in Plymouth, Ohio, October 31, 1856. Was educated in the High schools of Postville, Iowa, and the law department of Iowa State University, graduating in the June class of 1880. He was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court and United States District Court for the southern division of Iowa held at Keokuk, Iowa. He began first the study and practice of law at McGregor, Iowa, in the law office of Nobel, Hatch & Freese. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. of Postville, Iowa.

R. H. MARKLAND, of the firm of Markland, Dodge & Moore, dealers in general merchandise. They opened the business in the fall of 1876; carry a stock of about $30,000. They occupy their own building, erected in 1876, size of which is 24x105, two floors and a basement. Cost of the building, $7,500. They employ six men in the business. R. H. Markland came to Salina in 1876 and became a partner in the above firm. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1844, was educated in Oregon and at St. Joseph, Mo., parents moving to Oregon in 1859. He first clerked four years in the mercantile trade, then in 1868 went into business for himself in Quitman, Mo., where he continued until he came to Kansas. He enlisted in April, 1862, in Company C. Sixth Missouri Volunteer Infantry. Served six months. Re- enlisted in Company F. Fourth Missouri Cavalry, and participated in all the battles of his command. Was mustered out in St. Louis, Mo., in 1865. Mr. Markland was married in 1872 to Miss Callie Beau, of Ohio. They have two children - Lillie and Harry. He is a member of the Masonic order of Missouri.

REV. P. MAURER, Catholic priest, first came to Sedgwick, Kas., in September, 1880, and took charge of St. Mark's Church until November, 1881, when he was transferred to the Sacred Heart Church, of Salina, Kas., where he has since preached. He was born in Alsace, France, October 15, 1844. Educated in Strasburg, Alsace, entering the theological seminary as a student of that place in October, 1856, and graduated in the fall of 1865. He then immigrated to America and did missionary work in Minnesota from that time until 1880, when he came to Kansas as before noted.

F. C. MILLER, cashier Salina Bank. The above bank was opened for business November 1, 1875. They do an exclusive banking business and exchange with Eastern city banks and the principal cities of Europe. Deposits equal to $60,000. Mr. Miller located at Salina, Kan., in 1875. He was connected with local land department of the K. P. R. R. some time. He then went into the Salina Bank as book-keeper, became cashier April 1, 1880. He was born in Preble County, Ohio, February 14, 1856. Went to Lawrence, Kan., in 1872. He is a graduate of Lawrence High School. Married January 4, 1881, to Miss Margaret E. Rash, of Tennessee.

JOSEPH MOORE, Clerk of the District Court, Saline County. He first came to Salina in March 1878, being a telegraph operator for the K. P. R. R. until December, 1880. Has served as Justice of the Peace in Spring Creek Township, and Police Judge of Brookville; has also practiced law. He was born in Ireland, August 8, 1852. His parents came to the United States in, 1862, and located in Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his education. He was a messenger boy in the oil regions of Pennsylvania a year; at the same time gained a knowledge of telegraphy. He then became operator at Petroleum Center, Penn., one year . Thence to Cleveland, where he operated for old Cleveland & Erie Railroad Company until the summer of 1867, when he worked for the Philadelphia & Erie Company at various stations until the spring of 1868; he was then apprenticed to a brick-layer for three years; during odd times operated for Atlantic & Great Western R. R. Co. Went to Chicago, Ill., in the spring of 1872, and engaged in brick-laying until 1875. He then accepted a position as train dispatcher at Trenton, Mo., for C. R. I & P. R. R. Held that position until the summer of 1873; returned to Ohio and worked at brick-laying until 1875. He then accepted a position as baggage master at Leavittsburg, Ohio, at which place he began reading law. He was married June 30, 1874, to Miss Olive A. King, of the latter place. They have two children - Bessie C. and Nettie A. He is a member of Salina Lodge No. 28. I. O. O. F.

ROBERT MUIR, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Salina, came to Saline County, March 18, 1861, and located on his present place, Section 1, Township 14, Range 3 west. Owns 413 acres of very fine land with water and timber, all of which is cultivated. His wheat averaged thirty bushels per acre in 1882; this, however, is an exception. He was born in Scotland, December 27, 1837; raised on a farm, and came to America with an uncle in 1850, and settled in Randolph County, Ill. His parents yet live there. He resided in that country until 1861, when he came to Kansas. Mr. Muir was married in 1865 to Miss Nancy Kennison, a native of Ohio. They have seven children - Andrew C., Rrobert Asa, Anna C., Jane Wilson, Emma B., Nellie and Brice. He was a member of the Kansas State Militia during Price's threatened raid and Indian troubles of 1864-65, serving as First Lieutenant.

E. L. NORTON, Justice of the Peace, United States Commissioner, and Notary Public, first came to Salina in May, 1867, where for a short time he engaged in the manufacture of concrete brick, then in the hotel business for three years. He then divided his time between his farm, and the above offices. Sold his farm in 1878. He was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., January 28, 1820, and educated in his native State. Went to Utica, N. Y., in 1851, thence to Peoria, Ill., where he followed house painting until 1858; then went into the hotel business in Monmouth, Ill., until 1860. Kept hotel a year in Galva, Ill. Then enlisted in Company D. Seventeenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battle of Shiloh; was then placed on detached duty, and discharged in 1863 on account of disability, but remained in the quartermaster's department until December, 1864. He then engaged in raising cotton near New Orleans a year; returned to Peoria, Ill., thence to Kansas. He was married in 1843 to Miss Sarah A. Payne, a native of London, England. They have two sons and two daughters - Addison A., Charles E., Miriam E. and Alice C. He is a member of the Masonic order and I. O. O. F. 

 S. M. PALMER, manufacturer of foreign and domestic marble tombstones, etc. Opened the business in 1875, carries stock of about $1,000, and employs three men in the business. He first located at Brookville, Kan., in the fall of 1869, and engaged in the stock business until he came to Salina in 1875, where he went into the flour and feed business until he began the present business. He was born in Chenango County, N. Y. in 1832, and was educated in his native State, being raised in a hotel. He began boating in 1859 on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Became the proprietor of a steamboat until the war broke out, when he tendered his steamboat and his services to the Government, which were accepted. He was placed in the Transportation Mississippi river department until the fall of 1864, when he sold his boat and moved to Morgan County, Ill.,; here he engaged in the packing business until the fall of 1865, then moved to Jacksonville, Ill., and was elected Sheriff of Morgan County, in which office he served until 1868. He represented his county in the lower house of the Illinois Legislature in 1869-70. He then returned to his native place, and in a few months came to Kansas. He was married in 1835 to Miss Frances J. Davis, of Plainfield, N. Y. They have two children - Minnie D. and Fred L. He was County Commissioner of the First District of Saline County four years. Has been Chairman of the County Central Committee ten years. He has been delegate in every Democratic County and State Convention for the past ten years. He was one of the two delegates from Kansas who jumped their instructions and voted for Samuel J. Tilden in the National Democratic Convention. Was a candidate for Secretary of State on the Democratic ticket in 1876. He is a member of the Masonic order from Knight Templars down; he is past eminent commander, etc. He is a member of Salina Lodge, No. 28 I. O. O. F., Askelon Commandery, No. 6, K. T., Salina Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M. Salina Lodge No. 60, A., F. & A. M. He is interested in the Ruby & Treasury Company in mountain mining, Gunnison County, Col.; also a stock-holder and director of Elk Mountain, San Juan, Mining Company.

WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS, is of Scottish birth, but immigrated with his father when a boy to Randolph County, Ill. On reaching man's estate he practiced law and edited a newspaper in Chester, Ill., and at the same time contributed to many newspapers and magazines. He wrote several books, among them "Scenes and Characters of Backwoods Life," "Paul Persimmon " and the "Conquest of Kansas." In the spring of 1855, he became a member of the New York Tribune staff, for which paper he had contributed for several years. In that year he went to Kansas as their Kansas correspondent and for several years after, and has often written editorials and other articles for it and other papers since. In 1857, he conceived the idea of founding a colony, and made a journey of many hundred miles, early in the spring of that year with a Mr. Smith, for a companion. He examined the valleys of the Smokey Hill, Solomon, Republican and Blue rivers, and from these observations determined on the location near where Salina now stands. In February, 1858, he made the location of the town site and it was surveyed and building at once commenced. His first two companions in fixing the town site were A. M. Campbell and James Muir. These were reinforced by many other colonists. The original town company as first organized was composed of Messrs. William A. Phillips, A. M. Campbell, James Muir, A. C. Spillman, Robert Crawford and David L. Phillips, to these were added Rev. Wm. Bishop, Ransom Calkins and Dr. Lull. The title of the town site was obtained in 1863. Col. Phillips in addition to being the general business agent for the company met the greater portion of the expense incident to its early history. In 1858 he had a large double log house built for a hotel. It stood on the southwest corner of Iron avenue and Fifth street. He also placed the first store or stock of goods in town. There was no store nearer than Junction City at that time . In 1859 he purchased and hauled to Salina a grist and upright and circular saw mill. In that year he built a frame hotel building on the north west corner of Santa Fe and Iron avenues, hauling the pine lumber, doors, window sash, etc., from Kansas City and Leavenworth. He at different times has erected many other buildings in town, and has constantly, by money influence and labor striven to build up the town he had founded. When the war broke out he at once enlisted, raised the Third Kansas and tendered it to President Lincoln and it was accepted. On its consolidation he was appointed by President Lincoln, Major of the First Indian Regiment which he accepted as the command was marching immediately to the front. In July, 1862, he was promoted to Colonel of the Third Indian, a Cherokee Regiment. A month later he had command of the Indian Brigade. That command was composed of civilized Indians, who were uniformed and drilled like white troops. It contained two regiments of Cherokees, one of Creeks, with battalions and companies of Seminoles, Uches, Natches, Shawnees, Delawares and Osages. At the close of 1862, Colonel Phillips under instructions from Washington, reorganized the Indian command on a more thorough and intelligent plan. January 5, 1863, he received from General Schoffield, command of a division in the field, including the Indian troops, parts of the Sixth and Ninth Kansas, Hopkins' Battery, the First Arkansas Battery, the First Arkansas Cavalry, and Fist and Second Arkansas Infantry, the Tenth Illinois and Third Wisconsin and other commands. In the same year he received command of two Districts, the western half of Arkansas and the Indian Territory. He continued in command of a separate army in the field until the war closed, and took part in nearly all the engagements that were fought in that country; the command fighting its way to hold the line of that river. He made several expeditions from that point south, and was generally successful as a Commander. He received three slight wounds, none of which forced him to leave the field, and had four horses killed under him in battle. At the close of the war he returned to build up Salina, which at that time looked somewhat dilapidated. The building of the Pacific Railway was secured and from that time Salina grew steadily. Col. Phillips has held several public positions of distinction. He took part in all the early conventions in the State, was a member of the Legislature, spokesman of the Kansas Delegation in Chicago, in 1860, was elected to the Forty-third Congress, having received the nomination of the Republican party by acclamation; was re-elected to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses, serving with distinction. The most notable public measures supported by him were amendments to the land laws, timber culture, postal savings banks and postal telegraphy, the retention of legal tender and restoration of silver coinage.

DAVID L. PHILLIPS, farmer and gardener, located on Section 12, in the east part of the village of Salina, in October, 1858. He now has forty acres of fine land, thirty of which he cultivates. He has ten acres of food timber, and a fine orchard with all varieties of fruits. He assisted to organize the town in 1859, and was a member of the town company. Their nearest post office was Topeka. They got their mail about once in three months the first year. They afterward got it weekly by the Pike's Peak express stages. The nearest grist mill was Council Grove, sixty-five miles away. Buffalo, deer, and all kinds of wild animals roamed over the country near to them, almost unmolested. The early pioneers had many buffalo hunts, and skirmishes with native tribes of Indians. He was born in Scotland, August 29, 1837, and came with his parents to America, in 1839, settling in Randolph County, Ill. He was raised on a farm and lived in Illinois for twenty years. Married in 1866, to Miss Carrie E. Conant, of the latter county, Ill. They have five children - Olive, Maggie, David L., deceased, Bessie, Clyde and Robert. He was a member of the State Militia during Price's threatened raid. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church.

J. M. POSTLEWAIT, of the firm of Jeffres & Postlewait, of Pacific House, a first-class hotel of Salina Kas. Have accommodations for fifty guests; free bus from all trains. The hotel was erected in the fall of 1870, two stories high and 130x80 feet. Opened to the public in February, 1871. They employ twelve domestics of all kinds. Mr. Postlewait was born in Miffin County, Pa., in 1839, and was educated in his native State, where he lived until 1870, when he came to Salina, Kas. He was married to Mrs. Jeffres in 1880. He enlisted, in 1861, in Logan Guards, of Lewiston, Pa., and participated in all the battles of his command, in the three months' service. Re-enlisted in the Forty-ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Band, and served until the general order for all bands, in 1863.

M. S. PRICE, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Salina, first came to Saline County, Kas., May 1, 1866, and located on Sections 19 and 30. Cambria Township. He owns 160 acres, 120 of which are under cultivation. Has a fine location. He has served as Justice of the Peace three terms. He is an active temperance worker and president of the Sabbath schools of the State of Kansas. He has followed the business of auctioneer for the past sixteen years. He was born in Livingston County, N. Y., February 16, 1832, and was raised as a miller and engineer, and followed the same for many years. Moved to Ogle County, Ill., in 1853, where he operated a steam saw mill and flouring mill, three years, then farmed until he came to Kansas. He enlisted in the spring of 1864, in Company F. Thirty-fourth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, participated in all the battles of his command, and was discharged in the hospital of Chicago, Ill., November 1864, on account of paralysis contracted in service. He was married in 1853, to Miss Ellen A. Palmer, of Ogle County, Ill. They have six children - Albert, Augustine H., Henry R., Willie I., Mat and Minnie Belle. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. P. is also a member of Salina Lodge No. 28, I. O. O. F., and Kansas Valley Detective Horse Association.

CHARLES RADCLIFF, Sheriff Saline County, also a member of the firm of Radcliff Bros., dealers in general line hardware, stoves and tinware. Elected Sheriff in the fall of 1881. He first located in Salina in January 1870, when he engaged in the hardware business, which he has since continued. He has also been connected with the furniture and packing business. Was a member of the City Council in 1875, and Mayor of Salina in 1876-77-'78. He was born in Hagerstown, Washington Co., Md., December 17, 1845. Educated in his native State, which he left in 1860, going to Springfield, Ill., and finished his education, where he also learned the tinner's trade, remaining there until he came to Kansas. Was married in 1871, to Miss Irene S. Putnam, a native of Illinois. They have three children - Clarence P., Nellie and Robert Willliam. He is a member of the Masonic order and K. of P.

HOWARD C. RASH, dealer in general merchandise, opened trade May 1, 1873. The firm is J. C. Rash & Son. They occupy two floors and basement in a building 28x100 feet, which they erected in 1879, at a cost of $6,000. They carry an average stock of about $18,000, and employ seven persons in their store. Howard C. and his father, J. C. Rash, located in Salina in 1870. He was born in Salina, Jackson Co., Tenn., November 3, 1855. His parents moved to Dallas County, Mo., in 1857, but were obliged to leave there during the exciting times of the late rebellion, on account of Union sentiments, when they moved to Duquoin, Ill., where he was educated. After moving to Salina, Kas., he attended the agricultural college at Manhattan a year. He was married in 1875, to Miss Ella Underwood, a daughter of C. R. Underwood, of Salina. They have three children - Leon C., Claude R., and Roma W. He is identified with all temperance organizations in Salina.

E. D. RITTGERS, miller, firm C. R. Underwood & Co., proprietors of the Western Star Mills and the Smoky Hill Mills. Mr. Rittgers came to Morris County, Kansas, in 1858, where he engaged in farming for four years, then followed teaming from Leavenworth west for two years, then carried on the saw mill business for two years in Morris County. In 1866 he moved to Salina, erected a saw mill and ran the same for four years, then with C. R. Underwood erected a steam grist mill, three stories; capacity, 100 barrels per day. He ran this for three years, then in company with C. R. Underwood & Co., erected the Western Star mills; three stories high; capacity 200 barrels, which he has run ever since. In 1874 C. R. Underwood & Co. bought the Smoky Hill Mills, three stories high; capacity 100 barrels. E. D. Rittgers was born in Hocking County, Ohio, August 22, 1836. Moved to Polk County, Iowa, in 1853, where he obtained a common school education, and farmed till he came to Kansas. He was married in Salina, Kansas, in 1880, to Miss Jennie Myers, a native of Iowa. He is a member of I. O. O. F.

DR. FRANK M. SCHNEE, dentist; follows the profession in all its branches. He first located in Salina, Kansas in February, 1879, and opened a dental office, since which time he has followed the profession, being stationary at Salina. He was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., January 1, 1855 ; was educated in his native State and began the study of dentistry in 1874; practiced since 1875. He attended the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery in 1875 and 1876, and began the practice of his profession at McAlvy's Fort, in 1876, where he continued until he came to Kansas and opened a dental office here. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. of Pennsylvania.

OSCAR SEITZ, dealer in general drugs, medicines, paints, oils, window glass, varnishes and druggists' sundries. Opened the trade in the fall of 1866; now is the oldest druggist firm in Western Kansas. He located in Leavenworth, Kansas, as clerk in the drug business, in 1864, where he remained until he came to Salina. He was born in Germany, October 17, 1838. Learned pharmacy in his native country, beginning at the age of fourteen years. Came to America in July, 1857; remained in New York city until the following fall when he went to Mineral Point Wis., where he remained until July, 1858, as a clerk in the drug business. He then went to St. Louis, Mo., in the drug business until the first call for troops in 1861, when he enlisted in Capt. James Buell's Light Artillery. He was made Hospital Steward in Paducah, Ky. A few month afterwards he went to Columbus, Ohio where he was engaged in the drug business until 1864. He was married in 1869 to Miss Johanna S. Wulp, a native of Hesse Cassel, Germany. They have five children; Charles, Theodore, Cornelia, Henry, and Jenny. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, also of the I. O. O. F.

ROBERT S. SEE, farmer Section 27, P. O. Salina, was born in Wayne County, N. Y., September 28, 1840. When five years of age was taken by his parents to Shiawasse County, Mich., where he was reared and educated. Soon after moved to Canton, Fulton Co., Ill., where he worked in the machine shops for some time. In 1861 he enlisted in Company L., Seventh Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and was discharged in June, 1862, on account of disability; re enlisted in the spring of 1864 and participated in the battles of Spanish Fort, Fort Blakeley, an others of less importance, and was discharged July 13, 1865. He returned to Fulton County, Illinois, where he remained for one month then came to Kansas and settled in this county and is engaged in farming. Married in Macomb, McDonough Co. Ill., November 14, 1865, to Miss Sarah A. Bennett, a native of Fulton County, Ill.; born February 3, 1846. By this marriage they have six children; Charles A., Carrie E., Cora A., Lillia A., Sarah E. and Gracey G. Mr. See is a Republican.

COL. JOHN G. SPIVEY, attorney-at-law, came to Leavenworth, Kan., in 1856, engaged in a hunting and prospecting tour, remained until 1858, when he went to Columbia Mo., remained there and in Kansas until 1859. He married in Columbia, Mo., 1859, Miss Lucy F. Wilkinson, of Bardstown, Ky. His wife died in March 1860. He then located in Oskaloosa, Kan., where January 1, 1861, he was married to Miss Marietta L. Havens, a sister of P. E. and A. B. Havens, of Leavenworth, Kan. He remained in Oskaloosa until June 1861, he then went into the Southern States and became Captain of Company F. First Arkansas Regiment, soon afterward was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel of same regiment. He participated in twenty-eight different battles of the war. In the battle of Corinth, Miss., he left 176 men dead on the field out of 333 on the start. He was publicly thanked by Gen. Earl Van Dorn for gallant and meritorious conduct while under fire. He was actively engaged in the army until July 3, 1865, when he surrendered at Shreveport, La. He then went to Leavenworth, Kan., remained a short time, then to Nebraska City where he engaged in the practice of law with S. H. Calhoun, now on the Supreme Bench; after a number of months he went with B. J. Franklin, of Kansas City, to Rocheport, Mo., and practiced law some time, then in company with the latter party went to Omaha, Neb., where they practiced law until January, 1869, returned to Leavenworth, Kan., and practiced a year, and in spring 1870 came to Salina. He was elected County Attorney in the fall of 1878, by a larger majority than any man in the county; served a term. He was Probate Judge and Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, Mo., some time prior to the Rebellion. He was born in Craven County, N. C., November 4, 1833, educated in all the principal schools of his native State. Began the study of law at the age of eighteen, admitted to bar in Leavenworth, Kan., at the age of twenty-one. They have three children - Nettie, Dotty, and John Paul. He is a member of the Masonic Order I. O. O. F. and Temperance Society.

GEORGE F. SUPPLE, dealer in a general line of agricultural implements, making a specialty of the McCormick harvesting machinery of all kinds. He opened the business in the spring 1879, and generally employs about four men in the trade. His sales equal about $10,000 per annum of farm machinery and $4,000 worth McCormick machinery. His sales of wagons, buggies and sewing machines equal about $2,000. He settled in Lawrence in spring 1873, where he engaged as traveling salesman for McCormick company six years, thence to Salina. Born in St. Augustine, Fulton Co., Ill., December 3, 1844, educated in his native State. Married in 1875, to Miss Alfredda Place, of Lawerence, Kan. They have two children, Robert E. and Arthur L. He is a member of Salina Lodge No. 28, I. O. O. F.

B. B. STIMMEL, farmer and stock- raiser, P. O. Salina, came to Saline County in April, 1869, settled on his place in August of same year. Section 36, Township 14, Range 3 west. Has 175 acres with 165 cultivated. Held office Town Clerk since 1878. He was born in Harrisburg, Pa., September 18, 1824, raised on a farm, lived in native county until he came to Kansas. Enlisted August, 1863, in Company H. Two Hundred and First Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, promoted First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster, mustered out in July, 1865. Returned to native county and worked as brakeman, train dispatcher and conductor nineteen years and nine months for P. C. R. R. Married in 1850, to Miss Matilda Garverich, of Dauphin County, Pa. They have five sons and one daughter-George R., Philip P., Edwin S., Harry G., Kate E., and Benjamin B. Jr. He is a member of the Masonic Order, I. O. O. F. of Pennsylvania, and Lutheran Church of Salina.

SWEET & HASKELL, retail dealers in all kinds fresh and salt meats, also dealers and shippers of live stock. They located in business in Salina, Kan., June 29, 1882, coming from Bangor, Me. They are doing a fine trade. Mr. Haskell was born in Bangor, Me., 1845; he followed the live stock business for many years in his native State. He enlisted in 1861 in Company F. Twelveth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and served in all battles of his command two years, when he re-enlisted in the field right after the battle of Port Hudson, was made Orderly Sergeant, was mustered out in New York City 1865, was wounded September 19, 1864, in the battle Winchester, did not participate in other battles afterwards. He is a member of the Masonic Order, I. O. O. F. and G. A. R. of his native State. He being senior vice-commander of his post. He was married in 1866, to Miss Olive L. Page of Bangor, Me.

M. D. TEAGUE, cashier of First National Bank, came to Kansas in January, 1881, and accepted the above position. The above bank was opened July 1, 1881. The deposits equal $80,000. They do a general banking business. Their uniform interest is 1 per cent per month. They exchange with Merchants National Bank of Kansas City; United States National Bank, New York City. Mr. Teague was born in Aroostook County, Me., April 25, 1848; educated in common schools of his native place, and Holton Academy, Me. Was raised on a farm; he followed merchandising eight years, and was Deputy Collector of Customs at Fort Fairfield, Me., about two years, then resigned the office and came to Kansas. He was married in 1870, to Miss Clara W. Collins, of Caribou, Me. They have three children - Zoa E., Charles C., Madge N. He is a member of the Masonic order, and Kansas Benevolent Society.

LUTHER M. TUTTLE, City Marshal, Salina, also Constable and Under Sheriff of Saline County, and Deputy United States Marshal. He first located in Salina, in June, 1870. He engaged in painting a year; followed the butcher business a year; he was then appointed City Marshal in 1874, by elections and appointments, has since held the above offices; has been Constable since 1874, now serving the third term as under Sheriff. He was born in Lee, Berkshire Co., Mass., July 14, 1828; lived in native State until twelve years old. His parents moved to Lorain County, Ohio, where he lived until he came to Kansas. He was educated in his native State. Enlisted in Company B Second Ohio Cavalry, in August, 1861; participated in all the battles of his command. He received promotions to all the offices under and including First Lieutenant. Was wounded in battle at Harperstown confined in Finley Hospital three months, and mustered out as First Lieutenant, Camp Chase, Ohio, in October, 1865. Mr. Tuttle was married in 1851, to Miss Almira Horton, a native of Vermont. They have seven children - Lucelia, Henry - now married - Edwin R., Myra - now married to Mr. Robert O'Conno - Maggie L., Rhoda an Ethel. He is a member of I. O. O. F., and K. of P.

C. R. UNDERWOOD, firm C. R. Underwood & Co., proprietors Western Star Mills, which were erected in the season of 1873, size 56x60 feet, three stories high and basement with eight feet head. There are two sets of rollers and seven run of buhrs, all latest improved machinery; capacity 150 barrels per day, costing over $50,000. They also own a grain elevator 86x32 feet, with a capacity of 35,000 bushels. The same firm own the Smoky Hill Mills, on and a half miles southeast of Salina, where they also own extensive stock yards and keep constantly from 600 to 700 head of hogs, and all facilities for feeding and shipping the same. They raise, fatten and sell from eight to twelve car loads of hogs per year. He first located in Salina, Kan., in 1868, and engaged in the stock business until 1870, when he became interested in milling as before noted. He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio; parents moved to Clinton County, Ohio, in 1856, where he received a common school education. He engaged in surveying and engineering in Ohio; moved to Shelby County, Ill., in 1859, where, until 1869, he was engaged in contracting and building. He erected the large court house in Jacksonville, Ill. From Illinois he came to Salina, Kan.

D. R. WAGSTAFF, came to Kansas in 1864 as a soldier, being a member of Company H. Second Regiment Colorado Cavalry. Mustered out 19th of June, 1865, Fort Riley. He was Sergeant of his company; he enlisted in the western slope of Colorado, in 1862; he participated in all the battles of his regiment, and was one of sixth men who charged into a Rebel camp in Missouri, and cleaned out over 700 Rebs; after his discharge from the army, he took up a homestead on Saline River, where he farmed a short time; was appointed Sheriff of Saline County, in 1866, officiated in that capacity until January 7, 1871,; he also speculated in real estate, read law, etc., and in latter year was admitted to the bar of practice. In April, 1871, was appointed Receiver in the United States Land Office; held the same until October 1, 1879. He has since practiced law before land office in Salina. He also has considerable interest in mining in Colorado. He is known as a prominent Republican politician of Saline County. Born in Cambridge, Ohio, November 2, 1842; educated in Council Bluffs, Iowa; Married January 1, 1867, to Miss Sarah Morrison, of Salina, Kan. They have two sons and two daughters - John William, Mary, Charles and Ruth. He is past commander of Askelon Commandery, No. 6; past master Salina Lodge, No. 60, A., F. & A. M. ; a member of Salina Lodge, No. 28, I. O. O. F.

JOHNATHAN WEAVER, Probate Judge, Saline County, first settled in the eastern part of Douglas County, Kan., April, 1857, and engaged in breaking up the prairie and teaming during the summer of 1857. He then returned to Ohio and lived until 1860, where he was engaged in farming and teaching school. He then returned to Douglas County and purchased a farm of 240 acres, which he carried on until the autumn of 1860. Returned to Ohio and remained until 1865, working as before, and then came to Kansas with a herd of sheep, which he had purchased in eastern Ohio. He continued farming and stock- raising until 1870, when he sold out and moved to Lawrence and became a teacher in the city schools until January, 1871, when he removed to Saline County, settling twelve miles southeast of Salina, following farming and stock raising, etc. He was elected to the State Legislature in the fall of 1873, and served the ensuing term. Farmed, etc., until the fall of 1878, then removed to Salina. Was elected Probate Judge in the fall of 1878, and is now serving his third term. He was born in Washington County, Pa., February 27, 1836. Was educated in Columbiana County, Ohio, being a student in the Mount Union Seminary. Mr. Weaver was married in 1865, to Miss Elizabeth J. Gaver of Columbiana County, Ohio. They have five children, Norman H., Homer J., Maggie B., Mary I. And Ralph F. He is a member of Salina Lodge, No. 28, I. O. O. F.

A. H. WHITE, farmer, Section 25, P. O. Salina, born in Alleghany County, Md., January 16, 1827. When quite a boy moved with his parents to Preston County, W. Va., where he was reared and educated. Farming has always been his occupation. In 1849, moved to Peoria County, Ill., where he remained for one year, then to Marshall County, Ill., where he was engaged in farming for twenty-two years. In 1879, came to Kansas, and settled in this county. His estate consists of 320 acres of fine farming land. He has been twice married, first in Preston County, W. V., May 25, 1849, to Miss Grace Mason. Born in West Virginia, August 22, 1813. Died in Marshall County, Ill., October 5, 1872. By this marriage they had one child, John H. On September 10, 1874, In Marion County, W. Va., Miss Annie L. Thayer became his wife, a native of West Virginia and was born March 1, 1841. They have a family of three children, Bird B., Buelah B. and Benjamin F. Mr. W. is identified with the Republican party.

L. O. WIGHT, proprietor real estate and loan office, also insurance agent, also keeps a complete abstract of all real estate in Saline County. Opened real estate business in 1867, insurance 1869, loan 1875, and abstract office 1879, which he keeps posted to date. He first located in Leavenworth, Kan., in 1865, was on a government surveying tour in Nebraska, having a contract from the government for surveying, which he followed until fall, 1866. Then went to Lawrence, where he was a railroad engineer six months, came to Salina in spring 1867. He was born in Friendship, Allegany Co., N. Y., May 2, 1845. Educated at Alfred University, worked his own way through college, completing academic, mathematical and partly languages. He has been County Surveyor of Saline County, ten years. He has also officiated as Township Trustee and City Councilman. Mr. Wight was married in fall 1869, to Miss D. E. Hall of Livingston County, N. Y. they have one son, Arthur. He is a member of Salina Lodge, No. 28, I. O. O. F.

J. O. WILSON, attorney and councellor at law, collecting agent, etc. first came to Kansas, in 1874, taught school five years, then located in Salina, where he began the practice of law. He was born in Elmore, Ottawa Co., Ohio. March 4, 1856. Educated in Ann Arbor, Mich., graduating from the law department of that University 1882. He was for some time a student at St. Louis College of Michigan, previous to attending Ann Arbor University. He began the study of law 1876, was admitted to the bar in June, 1880, in District Court of Saline County.

ALBERT A. WISE, manufacturer and dealer in cigars, tobacco and smokers' articles, began the business in the spring of 1880. He caries a stock of about $14,000. Does a large jobbing trade, and employs eight men in his factory, No. 338. Born in Austria, March 29, 1844; came to America in 1859, locating in Harrisonburg, Va., where he engaged in the cigar and confectionery business, until he came to Salina, Kan. Married May 2, 1869, to Miss Minnie Loewners, of New Hope, Va., a native of Austria. They have four children - Lenora A., Rudolph L., Maurice and Edwin. He is a member of Masonic Order of Salina, also a member B'nai B'rith Hebrew Society, and Cacher Schall Bassel.

EDWARD WITTMANN, Recorder of Deeds for Saline County, first came to Salina in July, 1870, and engaged in the restaurant business and merchandising until 1878. Elected Recorder in the fall of 1879; re-elected fall of 1881. He was born in Germany; June 29, 1837. Came to America 1863, with a brother; settled in Mayville, Dodge Co., Wis. Enlisted in October, 1864, in Company L. Thirty-fifth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Participated in may skirmishes. Mustered out in New Orleans, La., fall of 1865. Returned to Mayville, Wis., and engaged in the insurance business until he came to Kansas. Mr. W. was married in October, 1866 to Miss Sophia Klemfeldt, a native of Germany, but came with parents to America at the age of two years. They have four children - Edmund, Charles, Ella and Clarence. He is a member of Salina Lodge, No. 28, I. O. O. F., also Zion Lodge, No. 5 K. of P., Endowment Section No. 577 K. of P. He is also a member of State Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F. He was a member City Council 1874-75; City Treasurer, 1876-77.

JOSEPH H. WOLSIEFFER, of the firm of Litowich & Wolsieffer, dealers in general merchandise, dry goods, clothing, boots, and shoes, groceries, etc. they opened the trade in November, 1879. Mr. H. A. Litowich began the business in 1871. They keep an average stock of $23,000, and employ seven persons in the trade. They occupy the first and second floors and basement of the building, 30x100. Their building was erected at a cost of $6,500. Mr. Wolsieffer was born in Wilkesbarre, Pa., September 26, 1856, where he lived until 1877. He was educated at St. Vincent's College, Westmoreland Co., Pa., and gained a thorough knowledge of business. He was married in 1880, to Miss Adaline Schwartz, of Pittsburgh, Pa. They have one daughter. 

 N. C. BALDWIN, farmer, Section 9, Greeley Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Scott County, Ind., March 7, 1842. He was raised and educated in his native State. In 1861, enlisted in Company B. Forty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged in 1864. After the war he returned to Scott County, Ind., and made farming his occupation in that State until 1876, when he came west and settled in Saline County, Kan., and is one of the representative agriculturists of this county. Married in Scott County, Ind., August 13, 1870, to Miss Isabella Miller, a native of Scott County, Ind., born June 12, 1852. They have two children by this union-William E. and Escodora. Mr. B. is a strong Republican.

O. P. BARRITT, farmer and stock-raiser, Section 6, Township 13, range 2 west, Cambria Township, P. O. Salina, settled on his present home in the fall of 1870; owns 640 acres of land in company with his son, David C. they have about 150 acres cultivated. Their school district was not formed when they first located, and no improvements near them. He was born in Williamstown, Berkshire Co., Mass., February 20, 1813. Being raised on a farm he has made that his occupation. Moved to Bennington, Vt., in the spring of 1845, and lived there until 1867; thence to Elyria, Ohio, until he came to Kansas. Has been Township Treasurer one year. Married May 1, 1844, to Miss Anna M. Curtis, of Lanesboro, Mass. They had two children - Florence and David C. Florence is now married to Mr. D. W. Dow. Mrs Barritt died in May, 1864. He was again married in October, 1874, to Mrs. Clarina A. Dawson (Polly). They have two children - Lula A. and Oliver P.

M. T. BASSSETT, farmer, Section 19, Walnut Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Andes, Delaware Co., N. Y., August 19, 1834. When quite young he was taken by his parents to Branch County Mich., where he was reared and educated. After completing his studies he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for five years. In 1857 he came to Kansas and engaged in various pursuits, until the breaking out of the Rebellion, when he enlisted in Company B. Second Colorado Cavalry. Was discharged at Leavenworth, Kas., in December 1864. For two years he was engaged in trade with the Indians. Came to this county in 1866, and is the owner of 500 acres of fine farm land. He was married in this county, February 1, 1872, to Miss Jane Irwin, who was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., October 14, 1847. They have one child - Louie E. Mr. Bassett is a Democrat.

B. S. BEAN, farmer and stock-raiser, Elm Creek Township, P. O. Salina, first located one mile north of Salina, Kas., on a homestead. November 3, 1860; farmed until 1870; sold out and bought a stock farm of 170 acres in the northwestern part of Saline County, where he engaged extensively in the stock business until the spring of 1879, when he moved on his present place, west one-half of Section 20, Township 13, Range 3. He now owns 320 acres of fine farming land, 220 of which is cultivated. Mr. B. has served on his School Board for years. He was a member of the Kansas State Militia during rebel Gen. Price's threatened raid, and during the Indian troubles of 1864 and '65. He was married December 6, 1860, to Miss Sarah M. Morrison, of Ohio. They were the first couple married in Saline County. Mrs. B. is a daughter of Rev. A. A. Morrison, now of Salina. They have four children - Margaret A., Nancy E., Mary Jane, and Willie Lincoln. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. Eliza is now married to Mr. John A. Mayo. When Mr. Bean first came to Saline County they were obliged to go into a stockade several times at Salina for protection from the lawless Indians, and the whole country was a complete wilderness.

J. BENFIELD, farmer, Section 12, Greeley Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Leigh County, Pa., September 29, 1826. He was taken by his parents to Crawford, Pa., where he was reared and educated. Soon after learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed principally for twenty-five years. In 1849 moved to Adams County, Ill., where he was engaged at his trade and farming for about twenty-one years. He came to Kansas in 1870, and settled in this county, and is engaged in agricultural pursuits. His landed estate contains 560 acres, conveniently located to Salina. Married in Adams County, Ill., in January 1852, to Miss Lucinda Vandertep. She was born in Canada, in 1830. By this union they have six children - George W., Robert W., Mark, John, Oliver G., Jonas P., and Forence M., deceased. Mr B. is a Republican.

S. J. BERG, farmer, Section 15, Walnut Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Cambria County, Pa., September 8, 1848. He received a liberal education in his native country. After completing his studies, was engaged in the milling business until 1874, when he came to Kansas, and was employed as carpenter for the K. P. R. R. for two years, after which he moved to Salina, and was a coal merchant for some time. In 1878 moved to his present home, where he is engaged in agricultural pursuits. His farm consists of 158 acres. Married in Salina, in this county, December 30, 1878, to Miss Sue A. Dill. She was born in Blair County, Pa., in 1850. By this marriage they have two children - Mary E. and Ruby L. Mr. Berg is a Republican.

A. P. COLLINS, farmer, Section 36, Solomon Township, P. O. Solomon City, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, October 20, 1835. He received the foundation of his education in Seneca and Delaware counties, and graduated in 1860 at the Ohio Wesleyan University with honors. In 1861 enlisted in Company L. Twelfth Michigan Infantry as a private. In 1862 promoted First Lieutenant, and in 1864 was transferred to Gen. C. C. Andrews' staff, where he served until February 7, 1865. He was engaged at the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, Helena and Little Rock, and was honorably discharged in 1865. During the same year located at Natchez, Miss., and was engaged in merchandising for two years. In 1867 came to Kansas and settled in Saline County. His landed estate consists of 950 acres of fine farming land. He was married in Dickinson County, this State, March 26, 1868, to Miss Sarah E. Blair, a native of Des Moines County, Iowa, born January 8, 1850. They have five children - Oliver E., Sarah E., Albert W., Frank N. and Loretta M. Mr. C. has been County Superintendent for four years, and was a member of the Legislature of this district, 1883.

S. W. COLLINS, farmer, Section 2, Solomon Township, P. O. Solomon City, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, December 10, 1837, where he was educated. Soon after engaged in sawmilling near Tiffin, Ohio, which he pursued for four years. In 1864 enlisted in Company K. Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged in August, 1865, then returned to his native county, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for some time. In 1868 came to Kansas and settled on his present farm of 675 acres, conveniently located near Solomon City, on which there are large gypsum beds, from which land plaster and plaster of Paris are made, and which eventually will be very valuable. He was married in Seneca County, Ohio, October 3, 1867, to Miss Sophronia A. Boyd, a native of Ohio, born in Seneca County, Ohio, March 8, 1845. By this marriage they have four children - Laura A., Lena E., Herbert B and John R. Mr. C. is a Republican.

JAMES COLEMAN, farmer, Section 10, Gypsum Township, P. O. Pliny, born in Oxford, England, December 25, 1820, where he was reared and educated. In 1849 he embarked for South America, where he purchased a trading vessel, and where he remained for fifteen years, trading on the south, east and western coast of Africa. Was with Livingston during the year 1849. In 1866 came to the United States and located in Chicago, Ill., for about three years, engaged in various pursuits. He came to Kansas in 1869, and settled in Saline County on his present place of 160 acres, where he is engaged in farming. He was married in Saline County, Kansas, April 14, 1880, to Miss Kate McCollum. She was born in Butler County, Penn., in 1837.

S. P. DONMYER, dealer in general merchandise, grain of all kinds, farmer and stock-raiser, New Cambria. He first located in New Cambria in spring 1872. He was the first man to open a store, and the only one. The postoffice is also kept in his store. He erected a grain elevator in 1874, at a cost of $4,000, capacity of which is 15,000 bushels. He carries a stock of general merchandise of about $2,000. He erected a fine cut stone building 43x50 feet, twenty-six feet high, two stories and basement, at a cost of $4,000. He owns about 1,200 acres of land within a radius of six or seven miles, 800 acres of which is cultivated. He was born in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa., January 13, 1832. Raised on a farm. Lived in his native State until coming to Kansas. Married, in 1856, to Miss Susan J. Coby, of latter county. They have six children - Sarah, Rebecca, Lizzie, Simeon E., Harry S. and Julius Vincent.

J. A. FISHER, farmer, Section 16, Solomon Township, P. O. Salina, born in Blair, Blair Co., Pa., July 1, 1852; was educated in his native State. He early formed a taste for farming and has followed it as a vocation from his youth. He came to Kansas in 1878 and settled in this county and is engaged in agricultural pursuits. His estate consists of 160 acres. He was married in Huntingdon County, Pa., March 11, 1875, to Miss Alma J. Waite, a native of Pennsylvania; born July 22, 1855. By this union they have two children; Howard D. and Lucy B. Mr. Fisher is identified with the Republican party.

BENJAMIN W. GARDNER, farmer, Elm Creek Township, P. O. Salina, was born in South Kingston, R. I., January 4, 1827. He worked on a farm until 1849, then went to California and followed mining. He remained there till 1851, then returned to Rhode Island. After a few years went to Michigan; engaged in farming and lumbering, working part of the time in a saw mill. In 1858 he came to Kansas, stopping in the vicinity of Junction City till 1861. He then went to Colorado; engaged in mining for about five months, then returned to Junction City, Kansas, and remained in that vicinity till 1863. In the spring of that year he married Miss Martha A. Hunter of Indiana. In June, 1863, he went to Saline County, and made a claim on the Saline River, seven miles northwest of Salina, now district No. 7. His nearest neighbor lived four miles east. He made some improvements, and in the spring of 1864 he and two others, who had also made claims near him, moved their families. Their principal meat for a few years was buffalo, of which there were numbers on the hills near his claim. On the 16th of June, 1864, fear of the hostile Indians compelled him to take his wife and the wives of his two neighbors, who were absent, to Abilene, twenty miles distant, by night. There was so much danger, that in August he moved to Junction City and rented a house, and remained till winter. Here his son William was born. He then moved back to Saline County, and lived four miles east of his claim for about a year, then returned to his claim. In 1868 his wife died, and in February, 1870, he married Catherine Ross, a native of Indiana. He has one son - William H. Mr. Gardner has been lame in both legs for ten years, caused by working in cold water in California.

S. S. GODFREY, farmer, Section 20, Walnut Township, P. O. Berwick, born in Washtenaw County, Mich., Sept. 23, 1834. Was taken by his parents in his youth to Oakland County, Mich., where he completed his studies at the State Normal School. He made farming his occupation in his native State. In 1866 came to Kansas and settled in Walnut Township. He has a farm of 640 acres, of first-class land. Has held the office of Justice of the Peace for quite a while. Married in Livingston County, Mich., December 25, 1857, Miss Endocia C. Hammond, a native of Livingston Co., Mich., born March 10, 1839. They have eight children; Hiram H., Hattie E., Carrie K., Pheba A., George F., Amos W., Champlin R. and Warren. Mr. Godfrey is a strong Republican.

DENNIS HARKINS, farmer, Section 15, Eureka Township, P. O. Bridge, born in Ireland, August 5, 1837. He was educated in his native county. In 1851 moved to Yorkshire, England, where he remained for two years, engaged in various pursuits. He came to America in 1853 and first settled in Lawrence Mass., where he worked in a hat factory for some time. He then moved to California where he engaged in farming and mining for eight years. In 1864 enlisted in Company C. Fourteenth Regiment New York Cavalry, and was discharged in 1865. He came to Kansas in 1866 and settled in Saline County, where he is engaged in agricultural pursuits. Mr. Harkins is a Republican.

JNO. HARMON, farmer Section 2, Cambria Township, P. O. New Cambria; born in Warren County, Ind., March 13,'28, where he was reared and educated. Farming has always been his occupation. In 1853, he immigrated to Wayne County, Iowa, where he lived for two years. He then moved to Mercer County, Mo., where he remained for five years; thence to Kansas, in 1860, and settled in Dickinson County, where he farmed for some time. He moved to this county in 1865, and settled on his present home. He was married in Mercer County, Mo., October 15, 1854, to Miss Matilda M. Hunter, a native of Scotland, born in the town of Grenock, August 3, 1830. They have one child - John W.

GEORGE W. HIXSON, farmer, Section 30, Solomon Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Ross County, Ohio, February 28, 1844. Moved with his parents to Chillicothe, Peoria Co., Ill., in December, 1884, where he was raised and educated. Blacksmithing was his occupation until September 27, 1861, when he enlisted in Company M., Eleventh Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, under Col. Robert G. Ingersoll. He took an active part in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Lexington, Tennessee, Parker's Cross Roads and many others. Was mustered out in October, 1865. After the war he returned to Illinois and settled in Marshall County, and engaged in farming for four years. He then moved to Stark County, where he remained until February 2, 1874, when he came west and settled in this State. His farm contains 160 acres. He was married in Marshall County, Ill., September 29, 1869, to Miss S. A. Seelye, a native of Berkshire county, Mass.; born December 8, 1843. They have one child - George E., born October 13, 1870. Mr. Hixson is identified with the Republican party.

OMER HOWERTON, farmer, Section 1, Solomon Township, P. O. Solomon City, was born in Manchester, Dearborn Co., Ind., June 8, 1835, where he was educated. He began life as a boatman on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, which he followed for some time. In 1861, he enlisted in Company D. Third Indiana Volunteer Cavalry; was soon after promoted to Commissary Sergeant of the same company, and was discharged November 18, 1863, at Baltimore, Md., by reason of disability. He soon returned to his native county and engaged in farming for two years, when he moved into Lawrenceburgh, Ind., and engaged in merchandising for five years. In 1871, he came to Kansas, and first settled in Abilene, Dickinson County, where he was a merchant for a short time, thence to Saline County, and is engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married in Dearborn County, Ind., April 14, 1864, to Miss Mary E. Burk, a native of Dearborn County, born November 30, 1836. By this union, they have two children - Eugene B., and Alice M.

DANIEL HUMBARGER, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. New Cambria, Cambria Township, came to Saline County in the fall of 1857. His father took up some land, but the family were obliged to leave on account of Indian troubles, going to Salina Block House erected for protection of pioneers of the then wilderness. The above gentleman assisted to erect it. He recollects of ten persons being killed by the Indians. He spent most of his time on the plains of Kansas and Arkansas for five years during the early troubles. Many times he was obliged to travel nights to get to places of safety from the Indians. He located on his present farm in the spring of 1865; took the land in 1863. He has followed farming and stock raising since. He is located on Section 33, Township 13, Range 2 west, owning 200 acres of land, 150 of which is cultivated. Born in Richland County, Ohio, February 27, 1840. He served as Second Lieutenant of Company B. State Volunteer Militia of Kansas, during Price's threatened raid and Indian troubles of 1864-65. Married in 1863 to Miss Annie Glersch, of Washington County, Wis. They have five children - Peter, Solomon, Mary, Andrew and Leon.

PETER HUMBARGER, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Salina, Section 13, Township 13, Range 3 west. Mr. Humbarger owns 800 acres fine land, 440 of which is cultivated; he makes a specialty of wheat, cattle and hogs. He came to Saline County, Kan., in July, 1865. There were only five settlers in his school district when he located; he resides in District No. 11 and has a fine location with plenty of young cultivated timber all about his home. Born in Perry County, Ohio, November 26, 1829, lived in his native State until 1851, being raised on a farm. Spent four and a half years in California in mining, millwrighting and carpenter work, then returned to his native place and followed farming; moved to Fayette County, in northeast Iowa, in 1856, and farmed until coming to Kansas. He was married in 1856 to Miss Susan Staats, of Ohio; they have five children - John, Thurston, George W., Lovina D. and Henry.

WILLIAM JUKES, farmer, Section 32, Greeley Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Jackson County, Ill., December 3, 1853, where he received the benefits of the common schools of his native county until 1868, when he came to Kansas and completed his studies at Salina. He has a farm of 160 acres and is engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married in Salina, this county, December, 13, 1879, to Miss Ella M. Ritter, a native of Minnesota, born, May, 24, 1859; they have one child - Mabel O.

C. A. KINGMAN, farmer, Section 13, Eureka Township, P. O. Bridge. Born in Taxewell County, Ill., June 4, 1837; he was educated in his native State. In 1859 immigrated to California and engaged in mining for about seven years with satisfactory results. In 1866 returned to his native State, where he remained for two years engaged in farming. Came to Kansas in 1869 and settled in Saline County; farming was his occupation until 1875 when he moved to Salina and was a merchant of that city until 1879. He then moved to his present home and is engaged in agricultural pursuits. Married in Butte County, California, to Miss Ellen G. Thompson, born in Monroe County, N. Y., July 15, 1842; they have four children - Irene, Charles M., Edward and Lucy E. 

 PATRICK McENTEE, farmer, Section 8, Greeley Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Ireland, April 27, 1821, raised and educated in his native country. In 1846 came to America and first located in New York City for one year engaged in various pursuits. In 1848 moved to Philadelphia, Penn., where he was engaged as contractor in stone and brick work for about thirty years. In 1878 he came to Kansas and settled in this county on his present home of 160 acres. Married in Ireland, August 15, 1846, Miss Bridget McGrath; she was born in Ireland in 1826. They have by this marriage six children - Emma J., Thomas, James, Eugene, Charles and Joseph.

JOEL MALTBY, farmer, Section 19, Walnut Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Woodbury, Conn., July 14, 1814; when quite young was taken by his parents to Sullivan County N. Y., where he was reared and educated. In 1845 moved to Vanderburg County, Ind., and was employed as a school teacher, and where he farmed for three years. In 1848 came to Kansas and settled in Riley County, where he lived for eight years on a farm; thence to this county and settled in his present home, which consists of 220 acres. Married in Vanderburg County, Ind., October 3, 1850, Miss Sarah Achison, a native of Ireland, born August 4, 1821; they have six children - John A., Herman W., William, James C., Eliza J. and Louie. Mr. Maltby is identified with the Republican party.

T. D. W. MANCHESTER, attorney-at-law, notary public and farmer, Section 14, Eureka Township, P. O. Bridge, was born in Cayuga County, N. Y., October 18, 1840. Moved with his parents to Racine, Wis., in 1847, where he was educated. In 1861 entered Law Department of University of Albany, Albany, N. Y., graduated with degree of LL. B. Began the practice of law with Thatcher & Sherman, No. 61 Wall St. New York City. After a short time he returned to Racine, Wis., and enlisted August 14, 1862, as Commissary Sergeant of the Twenty-second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Was captured with part of his regiment at Brentwood, Tenn., March 25, 1863, and taken to Libby Prison, Richmond, Va.; after exchange took part in the Atlanta campaign and Sherman's march through Georgia and the Carolinas. Was honorably discharged at Milwaukee, Wis., June 28, 1865, and again entered on the practice of the law, at Racine, Wis. In 1870 was employed as Principal of the Fifth Ward Grammar School, in said city. Came to Kansas May, 1871, and settled in Saline County, where he is engaged in the law and farming. He has been three times elected Justice of the Peace of his township, and has been president, secretary and director of the Gypsum Valley Farmers' Club. He was married at Ives Grove, Wis., October 2, 1866, to Miss Permelia E. Noble, born at Ives Grove, August 29, 1847. They have two children - Charles N. and Lucy E.

ANSON MILLER, farmer, Section 16, Eureka Township, P. O. Bridge, born in Dodge County, Wis., July 15, 1845, where he was educated. He enlisted in 1863, in Company D. Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry, and participated in the battles of Atlanta, the great march to the sea, and others of importance, and was honorably discharged August 25, 1865, after which he returned to Chester, Wis., and was freight agent for the Chicago & Northwestern R. R. for three years. He came to Kansas in 1871, and settled in Saline County, where he is engaged in farming. He is County Commissioner, having served three years. He was married in Waupun, Wis., April 22, 1872, to Miss Eva E. Edwina, she was born in Fond du Lac, County, Wis., September 1, 1853. They have four children - May S., Hattie A., Ralph E. and Zilla E.

WILLIAM MUIR, farmer and stock-raiser, Elm Creek Township, P. O. Salina, came to Salina in April, 1860, and soon located on his present place, Section 2, Township 14, Range 3, west. Has 297 acres of fine farm land, all improved, with Elm Creek running through it; fine body timber, etc. Wheat went thirty bushels per acre, in 1882. He was born in Scotland July 16, 1835; came to America in 1854, and settled in Randolph County, Ills., where he farmed until 1860, then came to Kansas. Married in 1868 to Miss Annie Johnson, a native of Indiana. They have three children - Jane, Willie, James. Wife died 1875. Was again married in 1877, to Miss Mary Crowther, a native of Illinois. They have two children - Nettie and an infant son.

GEORGE W. PERRILL, farmer, Section 36, Walnut Township, P. O. Assaria, was born in Brown County, Ohio, June 13, 1839. He was educated in Brown and Pike counties, Ohio. He came to Kansas in 1858 and settled in Osage County, and was engaged in farming and merchandising for quite a while. In 1876 moved to this county and purchased a farm of 160 acres and is engaged in farming. Married, in Osage County, this State, October 18, 1863, Miss Louisa P. Todd, a native of New Jersey, and was born December 12, 1842. They have six children - Joseph P., Henry T., Maggie W., George A., Annie V. and Mary L. Mr. P. is a Republican.

C. POST, farmer, Section 8, Eureka Township, P. O. Salina. Born in Jefferson County, N. Y., July 17, 1843. Moved with parents to Rock County, Wis., where he was educated. In 1862 enlisted in Company E. Third Regiment Wisconsin Cavalry, and participated in the battles of Perry Grove, Ark., Baxter Springs, Kas., and others. Mustered out in 1865. He then returned to Rock County, Wis., where he engaged in farming for two years. He came to Kansas in 1869, and first settled in Lawrence, where he remained for six months. Then to Salina, where he was engaged in merchandise for five years. In 1875, moved to his present place. Mr. Post married, in Rock County, Wis., November 29, 1866, Miss Eveline Macomba, a native of Erie County, Penn. Born June 26, 1843. They have two children - Emma I., and George C. Mr. P. is a Republican.

S. POST, farmer, Section 17, Eureka Township, P. O. Salina, born in Jefferson County, N. Y., January 20, 1846. When quite young was taken by his parents to Rock County, Wis., where he was raised to manhood and educated. In 1862 enlisted in Company E. Third Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, and was honorably discharged in 1865. He then returned to Rock County, Wis., and remained there for six years, engaged in farming. In 1871 came to Kansas, settled in Saline County, and is engaged in farming. Married in Rock County, Wis., November 29, 1866, to Miss M. E. Shaw, born in Rock County, Wis., January 2, 1848. They have four children - Ida M., Myrtle S., Mary Elsie D., Ernest S. Mr. P. is identified with the Republican party, is a radical temperance man, being identified with the Prohibition party in Kansas since it has been an issue.

JAMES QUESTED, farmer, Section 4, Walnut Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Kent, England, July 31, 1823 where he was reared and educated. He came to America in 1846, and settled in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a boatman on the Ohio Canal for twenty-six years. In 1872 purchased a farm in Pike County, Ohio, and engaged in agricultural pursuits for six years, after which he sold out and began anew boating, which he followed until 1880, when he came to Kansas and settled on his present home. He is engaged in farming and stock-raising. Married in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1864, to Miss Mary Wells, a native of that State, born July 8, 1849. They have five children - Ida. M., Ella R., Lizzie B., Cora B. and Mary A. He is a member of the Republican party.

DAVID REESE, farmer, Section 34, Solomon Township, P. O. Poheta; born in Switzerland County, Ind., June 18, 1833. When young moved with parents to Warren County, Ill., where David was educated. From 1858 to 1865 was travelling agent for agricultural implements. He came to Kansas in 1865, locating on his present place of 730 acres in Saline County, where he has since been identified in agricultural pursuits. He has been Justice of the Peace of this township.

T. C. RITTER, farmer, Section 17, Walnut Township, P. O. Berwick, was born in Pennsylvania, June 2, 1849. Was raised and educated in his native State, and began life as a farmer, and made it his principal occupation. In 1878 he came to Kansas and settled in Walnut Township, and is engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1881 he was appointed Postmaster at Berwick, which position he still holds. He was married in Lightstreet, Columbia Co., Pa., to Miss Percilla Wright, a native of Columbia County, Pa., born June 5, 1852. By this marriage they have three children - Clara R., Harvey A. W. and Ida E.

HENRY ROSMOND, farmer, Section 29, Greeley Township, P. O. Salina, born in Denmark, October 16, 1841. Was reared and educated in his native country, after which he was engaged in merchandising for five years. Came to America in 1862, and enlisted in Company C. Second Rhode Island Cavalry, and was mustered out in Company I. Third Rhode Island Cavalry, in 1865. In 1865 was engaged in mining in the West, until 1869 with satisfactory results. During the same year came to Kansas and settled in this county, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. Married in this county, June 7, 1873, to Miss Emma Shelden, a native of Denmark, born September 4, 1845. They have a family of four children - Ella, May, Fred and Ferdenand. Mr. R. is a Republican.

GOTTHART SCHIPPEL, farmer and stock-raiser, Elm Creek Township, P. O. Salina, He first came to Saline County, Kan., in the middle of June, 1857. He first came to cut hay for his stock; also dealt somewhat with the Indians. He was soon obliged to leave on account of the unfriendly Cheyennes, who were very numerous and powerful. He also had some dealings with the Kaw Indians. He went to Kansas City and brought some goods to Kansas Falls. Chopped wood and ran a saw-mill during the winter of 1857-58, and the following spring returned to his land claim in Saline County, where he began farming and stock-raising, locating on Section 29, Township 13, Range 2. He now owns over 1,000 acres of fine land, with about 600 acres cultivated. When he first settled in Saline County the first neighbor was at Chapman's Creek, thirty-five miles east. Fort Riley, fifty miles off, was the nearest postoffice, and the nearest grist-mill was at Council Grove, sixty miles away. It took about a week with a team of oxen to make the round trip. The nearest market was Kansas City, 200 miles away. In the spring of 1859 he build a ferry boat, crossing the Saline River at his farm, and kept it up for nine years. He was born in Germany, May 6, 1835 Came to America in 1852 and settled in Iowa and farmed until he came to Kansas. He was married in 1872, to Miss Clara Wary, a native of France. They have four children, F. Gotthart, J. Clara, E. John and Leon Paul. Mr. Schippel has been a member of the City Council for six years.

JAMES SHARP, farmer, Sections 13 and 24, Elm Creek Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Ireland, May 8, 1820. He received his education in his native country. He is a flax-dresser by trade, having worked at his occupation for ten years in his native country. Came to America in 1847, and pursued his occupation in the New England States for quiet a while. In 1850, moved to Michigan, and was engaged in mining for two years, when he returned East and remained until 1858. He then moved to Fayette County, Mo., where he lived one year. In 1859 came to Kansas and settled on his present home, and is engaged in farming. He was married in Fall River, Mass., November 12, 1854, to Miss Ann O'Neill, who was born in Ireland, February 1, 1827. By this union they have a family of four children - Jane, William A., James R. and Annie G.

FRANK R. SHAW, farmer, Section 25, Walnut Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Bomanville, Canada, September 27, 1860, where he was educated. He was raised with an agricultural experience. In 1877 he came to America and settled in Saline County, Kas., on his present place of 360 acres of fine farming land, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He has a choice lot of fine stock that will compare with any in the State. Mr. Shaw is a member of the Democratic party.

E. R. SPENCER, farmer, Section 2, Gypsum Township, P. O. Pliny, was born in Nottinghamshire, England, February 9, 1842, where he was raised and educated; after which he engaged in farming until 1858, when he came to America and first located in Jo Daviess County, Ill., on a farm, where he remained until 1862, when he enlisted in Company F. Ninety-sixth Regiment Illinois Infantry, and was discharged March 19, 1865. He returned to Jo Daviess County, Ill., where he remained until 1870, when he came to Kansas and settled in Saline County, on his present place of 240 acres, where he is engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married in Jo Daviess County, Ill., July 4, 1865, to Miss Caroline Sherk, a native of Illinois, born in Jo Daviess County, November 29, 1846. They have five children - Pheba E., Albina M., Charlie J., Harry R. and Frank T.

DENNIS SULLIVAN, farmer, Section 17, Walnut Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Oldham County, Ky., January 16, 1820, where he was reared and educated. Began the coopers' trade soon after, which he followed for many years. In 1852 moved to Clark County, Ind., where he engaged in farming until 1859, when he moved to Edgar County, Ill., where he farmed for two years, from there he moved to Clark County, Ill., remaining there two years, he came to Kansas and settled on his present farm, containing 400 acres. Married in Oldham County, Ky., July 2, 1850, to Mrs. Zerlida Crim, a native of Oldham County, Ky., born May 14, 1821. By this union they have six children - Elizabeth E., Nancy E., William A. M., Thomas J., Alonzo N. and Susan A. Mr. S. is a Democrat.

J. H. TAYLOR, farmer, Section 32, Solomon Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Greene County, Ill., March 17, 1841, where he was educated. In 1861, he enlisted in Company D. Thirty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, participated in the battles of Shiloh, Vicksburg, Atlanta and others, was captured at Marietta, Ga., September 9, 1864, and was imprisoned in South Carolina until his exchange in 1865, was mustered out in June, 1865. He then returned to his native State and engaged in teaching school in Macoupin County for some time. He came to Kansas in 1872, and purchased his present home where he is engaged in agricultural pursuits. Married in Carrollton, Ill., October 6, 1848, Miss Frances E. Brown, born in Greene County, Ill., February 9, 1839. They have an adopted daughter, Nellie J. Mr. Taylor is a Republican.

JOHNATHAN TINKER, farmer, Section 26, Eureka Township, P. O. Pliny, born in Durham, England, March 26, 1845. His parents came to America in 1849, and settled in Jo Daviess County, Ill., where Johnathan was educated; after completing his studies became a farmer of Illinois for seven years. He then immigrated to Idaho where he engaged in mining for some time with satisfactory results. He returned to Jo Daviess County and began anew farming, which he continued until 1873, when he came to Kansas and settled in Saline County. He has 800 acres of land where he is farming and breeding fine stock. He was married October 14, 1866, in Galena, Ill., to Miss Lena Apple, a native of Germany, who was born October 14, 1848. They have seven children - Anna, Charlie, Rozella, Joseph, Thomas, Edwin and Amanda M. Mr. Tinkler is also interested in general mercantile business near where he keeps all articles found in a country store.

WILLIAM TINKLER, farmer, Section 27, Eureka Township, P. O. Pliny, was born in Durham, England, May 20, 1842; came to America with his parents in 1849, and located in Jo Daviess County, Ill, where he was educated. Enlisted in company D. Third Regiment Missouri Cavalry, as private; participated in the battles at Hartsville, West Plains and Five Forks, Ark., mustered out in November, 1863, when he returned to Jo Daviess County, Ill., and engaged in farming until 1869, at which time he immigrated to Kansas, locating on his present place of 320 acres in Saline County, where he has since been identified in agricultural pursuits. He was married in Jo Daviess County, Ill., April 14, 1865, to Miss Hannah Sherk, of that county, she was born August 7, 1848. They have seven children - Emmerson H., John W., Johnathan, William H., Jessie S., Arthur and Martha.

THOMAS TINKLER, farmer, Section 1, Gypsum Township, P. O. Pliny, was born in Durham count, England, January 22, 1831, where he was reared and educated, after which he was employed as clerk in his native country until 1849, when he came to America and located in Jo Daviess County, Ill., where he engaged in lead mining for three years. In 1852 immigrated to California where he followed mining and dealing in stock for seven years. He then returned to Jo Daviess County, Ill., where remained for four years, then to Idaho where he was employed in freighting for about two years, and in 1865 returned to Jo Daviess County and purchased a farm, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for ten years. In 1875 came to Kansas and settled in Saline County, His estate consists of 800 acres, where he is engaged in breeding Short-horn cattle. Married in Jo Daviess County, Ill., August 31, 1859, Miss Kezia Raison, she was born in England, December 8, 1838. They have nine children - Esther A., James T., Louisa E., William E., Johathan A., Lorenzo E., Eliza E., Laura L. and Walter F.

H. J. TREMAIN, farmer, Section 4, Smolan township, P. O. Salina, was born in Lewis County, N. Y., June 5, 1826. When quite young was taken by his parents to Medina County, Iowa, where he was raised to manhood and educated. In 1845 moved to Clayton County, Iowa, where he engaged in farming until 1861, he then enlisted in Company E. Ninth Iowa Infantry, and was discharged in 1862; re- enlisted August, 1863, in Fourth Iowa Independent Battery, and was discharged July 14, 1865. He returned to Iowa and remained two years. In 1868 came to Kansas and settled in this county. He has been twice married, first in Medina County, Ohio, December 31, 1835, to Miss Roena Chapman, a native of Ohio, born March 9, 1828, died in this county April 22, 1877. By this union they had seven children - Celestia A., Squire C., Willis M., Adaline, Carrier L., Burton L., and Lucy. In 1878 Rebecca King became his wife, Mrs. Tremain in a native of Mercer county, Penn., born August 20, 1840. They have two children - Horace M. and Feay L.

R. S. TURNER, farmer, Section 10, Greeley Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Massac County, Ill., January 26, 1854. He was raised and educated in his native State, and made farming his chief occupation in his native country until 1873, when he came to Kansas and settled in this county and is engaged in agricultural pursuits. Married in this county June 22, 1876, Miss Rebecca Albright, a native of Pennsylvania, born in Somerset County, March 2,1845. In politics he is a Republican.

DR. VAN EATON, farmer, Section 30, Township 14, Range 1, west, Solomon Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Ill., October 10, 1834. He was raised on a farm in his native county, where he received the benefits of the common schools and completed his course of studies at Jacksonville in 1854. In 1856 he entered the Missouri Medical College at St. Louis and graduated in 1858. He then located in Cass County, Ill., where he began the practice of medicine. In 1862 he enlisted in the Eighth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry as Assistant-Surgeon, soon after was promoted to Surgeon of the same regiment; was discharged in September, 1865; he then settled in Carrollton, Greene Co., Ill., where he pursued his profession until 1870, when he came to Kansas and purchased a farm in this county, and is engaged in farming as well as in the practice of medicine. He was married in St. Louis, Mo., March 28, 1855, to Miss Hannah A. Cavanaugh, a native of Philadelphia, Pa., born April 2, 1835. They have two children - Lulu B. and Frank H.

B. F. WHITEHEAD, farmer, Section 27, Eureka Township, P. O. Bridge, born in Pickaway County, Ohio, February 24, 1842. He was educated in his native State. Soon after engaged in teaching school, which he pursued for about eight years. Enlisted in 1864 in Company G. One Hundred and Thirty- fifth Regiment, Illinois Infantry, and was discharged in 1864. He returned to his native State and engaged in farming until 1869 when he came to Kansas and settled in Saline County, and is engaged in farming. He has served as Township Trustee. He was married in Pickaway County, Ohio, the 5th of April, 1868, to Miss Sarah A. Hoover, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, 1849. They have three children - Herschel, Sarah E. and Florence M.

GEORGE WILSON, farmer, Section 26, Smolan Township, P. O. Mentor, was born in Ohio County, W. Va., August 27, 1845, where he was reared and educated, and made farming his occupation until 1878, when he came to Kansas and purchased 160 acres conveniently located to Salina, where he is engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married in Brook County, Va., January 1, 1867, to Miss Mary E. Cruson. She is a native of Belmont County, Ohio, and was born in September 23, 1848. They have six children - Eva W., James M., Lewis C., George W., Clark W., and Roy C.

BARTHOLOMEW WOLSIEFFER, farmer and stick-raiser, Section 23, Elm Creek Township, P. O. Salina. He first located at the above place, in March, 1878. He has 200 acres of fine land, with ninety cultivated. Born in Germany, December 21, 1821; was raised on a farm until sixteen years old, and then learned the blacksmith trade, which he has followed twenty-five years of his life. He came to America in 1839, settled in Sing Sing N. Y., where he lived abut two months, then went to Luzerne County, Pa., and worked on a canal six months, thence to Williamsport and worked for a hotel keeper eighteen months and various occupations, then served two years at his trade there and in various other places, also twenty-four years in coal mines, at his trade, thence to Salina, Kan., and began farming; married in 1846, to Miss Catherine Zinz, a native of Prussia, Germany. They have four children - Anthony T., Jacob., Joseph H., and Eliza, all married. Eliza married to Mr. Leon Warz, and living near by Mr. Wolsieffer. He is a member of his school board.

AUGUST ZIEBELL, farmer, Section 31, Walnut Township, P. O. Salina, was born in Prussia, March 27, 1837. He was educated in his native country. In 1857 came to America, and first settled in Watertown, Wis., where he engaged in various pursuits until 1861, when he enlisted in Company A. Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry, and served throughout the war. He participated in the engagements of Cedar Mountain, Culpepper, Gettysburg, Antietam, Harper's Ferry, and was discharged in 1865. He then returned to Watertown, Wis., where he remained for two years; moved to Kansas in 1867, and settled in Salina, and engaged in the butcher trade for six years. He moved to his present place in 1874, where he is farming; married in Salina, Kan., June 4, 1869, to Miss Augusta Johnson, she was born in Sweden, in 1847. They have four children - Ellen, Emma, Hilma and August.