History of Marion County, Iowa, and Its People, Volume 2John W. Wright, William A. Young S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1915 - Marion County (Iowa) |
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abode acres of land active agricultural pursuits Amos April attended Bank became birth occurred Charles citizens Clay township Company cultivation daughter death deceased democrat devoted died in infancy early engaged esteemed farmer father was born February five children George home farm honorable hundred acres Illinois improved Independent Order Indiana township interests James January John Knights of Pythias known Knox Knoxville township later Liberty township living retired located lodge Mahaska county March Marion county marriage to Miss married Miss Masonic Methodist Episcopal church Moines mother October Odd Fellows Ohio Order of Odd owner passed Pella Pennsylvania pioneer settlers Pleasant Grove township Pleasantville political allegiance progressive public schools purchased reared remained removed to Knoxville republican party resided in Knoxville Rouze Sarah served settled spent stock-raising success survive Swan township three children Union township united in marriage Warren county Washington township widow wife William
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Page 18 - Buffington exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party...
Page 22 - I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away! With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land, And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there.
Page 22 - I CANNOT say, and I will not say That he is dead. — He is just away ! With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land, And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you — O you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return, — Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here : And loyal still, as he gave the blows Of his warrior-strength to his country's foes.
Page 205 - Walker exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party but is not a politician in the sense of office seeking.
Page 350 - ... sundries, and his trade has reached gratifying proportions, bringing him a substantial annual income. Mr. Long exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party, with which he has been connected since attaining his majority.
Page 293 - He is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Page 146 - His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church...
Page 123 - His political allegiance has been given to the republican party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, and...
Page 183 - Ottumwa, his practice steadily growing as he has demonstrated his skill and ability in coping with the intricate problems which continually confront the physician in his efforts to restore health and prolong life.
Page 130 - Fraternally, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.