Daniel D., Maria and Esther. John is deceased. Daniel Heilman was a second time married, choosing, for his wife Mrs. Margaret (Smelser) Umel, and of this union there were born two children--Diana and Isaiah. Jeremiah, after receiving a common-school education, learned the trade of a carpenter, and followed that occupation in connection with agricultural pursuits until he came to this State.
   Our subject was united in marriage, in February, 1854, with Mary A. Reitz, but she died in 1858, leaving two children--William L. and Jonathan R. In 1860 Mr. Heilman married his present wife, who in her girlhood was Catherine Reitz, a sister of his first wife, and also of Jonathan Reitz, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. By this marriage there have been born three children--Newton D., Samuel E. and Lydia Rebecca, all at home. In politics our subject is a stanch Democrat, and is a man whose opinions are respected by those who are acquainted with his good judgment. In his native State he served as Justice of the Peace, and his discharge of the important duties of that office was such as to convince his constituents that they had put the right man in the right place. In early life Mr. Heilman joined the German Reformed Church, but his marriage he has attended the Lutheran Church, of which his wife is a worthy member. She is a woman of kindly impulses, a devoted wife and affectionate mother, and has won the esteem of the best people of the precinct.

ENRY FREYE, residing on section 11, Centerville Precinct, is a native of Jackson County, Ohio, the date of his birth being Feb. 7, 1855. He is a son of Henry and Eleanor Freye, of whom a sketch appears in this work. The former is deceased. When he was but a boy he came with his parents to Lancaster County, where he has since lived. He has received a district school education, and has followed the free and independent life of a farmer, devoting himself to it exclusively.
   On the 22d of February, 1883, our subject was united in marriage with Miss Mary Krull, the children granted to their family being Franklin E., Elmer C. and Clara E. He has become the owner of eighty acres of well-improved land, which he has been able to buy with the proceeds of his own honest labor and diligence, having had but very little outward assistance.
   Because of his integrity, and his using of the strength and wisdom granted him for the making of his own way in life, our subject has met with good success and is now on the road to prosperity and affluence. He coincides with the opinions and principles advocated by the Republican political party, and takes in active interest in the general public movements of the day. He and his wife are active and esteemed members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has served as Class-Leader and Sunday-School Superintendent, always taking in active part and interest in the general work of the church. He enjoys the confidence and esteem of the people of his community, and in return for that he gives his influence and his aid as far as possible to the advancement and support of the institutions for the promotion of the general welfare.

ILLIAM H. HARTZ, a member of the firm of F. Schwake & Co., is interested in general merchandising at Roca, this house controlling the patronage of the best people of this section. He is also interested in agricultural pursuits, is prominent in politics, and. during the late Civil War acquitted himself as a valiant soldier in the Union army. He has been a resident of Nebraska since 1868, and is considered one of the leading men of his community, possessing more than ordinary intelligence, with a fine understanding of general business, and is uniformly successful.
   The parents of our subject, Conrad and Eliza (McMillen) Hartz, were natives respectively of Bucks and Lancaster Counties, in the State of Pennsylvania, and of substantial German ancestry. The paternal great-grandfather emigrated from the Fatherland during the Colonial days, and since that period the family has been quite largely represented in Cumberland and Lancaster Counties. Pa. Grandfather Hartz was largely interested in mill property, and the father of our subject also learned the busi-

ness in all its details. The latter pursued his calling until 1848 in his native State, then became interested in agriculture, and migrating to Wood County, Ohio, located there among the pioneers, where he carried on farming until 1868. Thence he removed to Michigan, settling near Portland, where his death took place in 1873. The mother died in 1865, in Ohio.
   The parental family included five sons and six daughters, of whom our subject was the second child. His birth took place April 17, 1841, near the town of Middlesex, Cumberland Co., Pa. He was a lad twelve years of age when his parents removed to Ohio, where he completed a common-school education and learned the general methods of farm life. He was a young man twenty years of age upon the outbreak of the Rebellion, and on the 3d of September, 1861, a few months after the first call for troops, enlisted in Company H, 49th Ohio Infantry, and was mustered into service on the camping ground at Tiffin, Ohio. Soon afterward the regiment was sent to the vicinity of Louisville, Ky., and our subject later was in the smoke of battle at Shiloh, the siege of Corinth, the fight at Battle Creek, Tenn., and was compelled to retreat with his comrades to Louisville. Here the depleted ranks of the regiment were soon filled out, and their next engagements were at Stone River, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge and Knoxville. At the expiration of his first term of enlistment, our subject re-entered the ranks Dec. 25, 1863, but was allowed a thirty-days furlough. Upon rejoining the re-organized regiment he went all through the Atlanta campaign. On the 27th of May, 1864, he was seriously wounded at Pickett's Mills, taken first to a field hospital, thence to Hospital 19, at Nashville, and from there to Jeffersonville, Ind. Next he proceeded to Camp Dennison and was permitted to again go home on a furlough of thirty days. For a time thereafter he was put on transient duty at Cincinnati, but in December following joined his regiment in Tennessee. Thence his regiment returned to Nashville to be present at the grand reunion, and subsequently the 4th Corps, to which our subject belonged, was ordered to Texas to disarm the rebels in the vicinity of San Antonio. Our subject remained with his comrades in the Southwest until December, 1865, and when it became apparent that their services would not be needed any longer they repaired to Columbus, Ohio, and were honorably discharged. Mr. Hartz shortly afterward, on the 2d of January, 1866, fulfilled a pledge he had made to one of the most estimable young ladies of Wood County, Ohio, being married to Miss Eliza Frankforter. Mrs. Hartz was born Feb. 24, 1846, in Mahoning County, Ohio, and is the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Frankforter, who are natives of Maryland and Ohio, and are now residents of Saltillo Precinct, this county. She acquired her education in the common schools and received careful home training from her excellent parents, remaining with them until her marriage.
   Our subject and his wife commenced the journey of life together in Ohio, where Mr. H. engaged in farming. They came to Nebraska in 1868, and are the parents of one child, a son, Charles, who was born July 28, 1867. In making the journey to Southern Nebraska Mrs. Hartz went from Western Ohio to Sterling, Ill., by rail, where she joined her husband, and they came the rest of the way to the embryo town of Lincoln, this county, in an emigrant wagon. They arrived here on the 16th of June, 1868, and Mr. Hartz at once homesteaded eighty acres of land in Saltillo Precinct, on section 10. Their first dwelling was a dug-out in which they lived until 1874.
   Mr. Hartz, upon coming to this county, had a cash capital of $3, not even enough to secure a homestead claim. The best he could do, therefore, was to pre-empt his land, and the year following he secured the rights of a homesteader. He worked with all the energy of desperation to cultivate a portion of the soil and raise enough to sustain his family, and Providence kindly smiled upon his efforts. In 1874 they moved from the dug-out into a comfortable frame house, and gradually there were added to the premises those improvements best calculated for their comfort and happiness. Mr. Hartz in 1876 added to his real estate by the purchase of eighty acres additional, and now has a quarter-section under a good state of cultivation and producing in abundance the rich crops of this region. The residence is of a size sufficient for the comfort and convenience of the family; the barn occupies an area

of 28x40 feet. Mr. Hartz planted 200 choice apple sprouts in 1873, and now has a fine orchard in good bearing condition, besides cherry and plum trees in abundance. The premises presents that neat and comfortable appearance denoting the thrift and enterprise of the proprietor and the success which has attended his labors.
   Mr. Hartz cast his first Presidential vote for Lincoln, and since that time has uniformly supported Republican principles. He is a member of Farragut Post No. 25, G. A. R., at Lincoln, has been selected as a delegate to the County Republican Conventions. and in his district has served on the School Board as Moderator. He also for five years officiated as Assessor of Saltillo Precinct. In 1887 he became identified with the K. of P., at Hickman, in which order he still retains a worthy position. He has made for himself a good record in life, and is entirely worthy of representation in a work which embraces some of the most valuable records of Lancaster County.

IMON D. PARK. The farming and stockbreeding interests of Highland Precinct are ably represented by the subject of this sketch, especially the latter, he being much interested in graded Durham cattle, Poland-China swine and Norman horses. Of his operations in this department of agriculture he has reason to be proud, as he exhibits some of the finest animals in this part of the county.
   Mr. Park has an interest in 220 acres of fine farming land, well improved, being the partner of his brother, F. G. Park, they having operated together since the spring of 1883. Previous to this they were connected with the Insane Hospital Farm, which embraces 480 acres adjacent to the city of Lincoln. They came to Nebraska from the Green Mountain State, in the spring of 1881, our subject having been born there Dec. 30, 1853, and his brother nearly six years later, Oct. 22, 1859.
   The Park brothers are the sons of Abel and Sophia (Dow) Park, who were also natives of Vermont and of New England ancestry. The family was first represented on this side of the Atlantic during the Colonial days, and the mother's people came also not very long after the Pilgrim fathers established themselves in Massachusetts. The parents of our subject spent all of their lives in Lyndon, Vt., and passed away at their home there, the father at the age of fifty-four, and the mother when about fifty-eight years old. The latter a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and Abel Park, politically, was a stanch supporter of the Democratic party.
   The early life of our subject (with his brother, Frank G.) was spent in his native township, where he acquired a common-school education, and upon reaching manhood was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Ward, who was also of New England stock, born and reared near the early home of her husband. The young wife died about two years after her wedding, leaving no family. Mr. Park, on the 30th of September, 1882, contracted a second marriage, with Miss Annie Walker, who was born April 10, 1865, in Sterling, Whiteside Co., Ill., where she lived until a maiden of sixteen years. Site then came with her parents to this county. The latter were natives of Pennsylvania, and are now living in Albion, Boone County, this State. Of this union there have been born three children--William, Mary L. and Charles A.
   Frank G. Park was married in Nepeuskun Township, Winnebago Co., Wis., Dec. 2, 1883, to Miss Lola J. Sawyer, who was born Jan. 28, 1858, and there also was educated and reared to womanhood. Her parents, George C. and Esther M. (Utter) Sawyer, are natives of New York, and are now residents of Wisconsin. The Park brothers are solid Democrats, politically, and men of standing in their community, where they are of material assistance in the maintenance of its agricultural interests.

REDERICK A. HOVEY, one of the proprietors of the Valparaiso flouring-mills, is a man whose merit, education, and business talent, have gained him an assured position in the commercial circles of Lancaster County. He is a native of Warsaw, Wyoming Co., N. Y., born Oct. 28, 1849. The early history of that town and

county is indissolubly linked with the name of Hovey, as Simonein Hovey, the grandfather of our subject, was one of the first settlers, and his son Harry was the first male child born in Wyoming County. Mr. Hovey was a carpenter and builder, and also managed his farm, which he had wrested from the primeval forests.
   Enoch Hovey, the father of our subject, was born on the homestead of his father, and was reared to manhood in his native county. He married Amelia Merrill, a native of Nunda, N. Y., and they continued to live in Wyoming County until 1852. In that year they removed to Allegany County, where Mr. Hovey operated a sawmill. In 1855 they left their native State to make their home in Wisconsin, locating in Janesville on a farm that Mr. Hovey purchased, and resided there until 1868. Mr. Hovey then sold his place there and came to Nebraska with his family. He spent the winter at Plattsmouth, and in March, 1869, came to Lincoln and engaged in farming, buying a quarter-section of land near the city. It was wild prairie land at that time, but he improved it into a good farm, and bought other land in Grant Precinct, where he subsequently located, and resided some time. He bought a farm of 480 acres in the same precinct, and engaged extensively in agricultural pursuits until 1888, when he disposed of his property and came to Valparaiso, and in company with his son bought the flouring mills which they are now manageing with marked success.
   Frederick A. Hovey, the subject of this sketch, was six years of age when his parents went to Wisconsin, and he was educated in the city schools of Janesville and in the State University, finishing his course at Lincoln, Neb. In 1871 our subject was appointed clerk in the post-office at Lincoln, which position he held for six years. In 1877 he established himself in the hardware business, in Lincoln. He carried on his business very profitably for ten years, building up an extensive trade. He then had a title opportunity to enter into the manufacture of flour with his father in Valparaiso, which he embraced after settling up his other business affairs. In 1886 he entered into the real-estate business.
   Our subject was married, Oct. 30, 1876, to Miss Mary A. Peck, a daughter of Philetus and Nancy Peck, and a native of Polo, Ogle Co., Ill. They have four children living--Frank, Florence, Lawrence and Nancy. Ray, the fourth child, died at the age of three years. Mr. Hovey is a man of calm, clear intellect, and a cool, vigorous thinker, whose actions are always guided by high principles. He and his wife are devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are known by their good works. Politically, Mr. Hovey is a Republican, and at the same time an earnest Prohibitionist.

ANIEL H. HARRIS, proprietor of the Altamaha Roller Mills at Bennet, and a gentleman largely identified with the business interests of this county, was born in Monmouthshire, England, May 31, 1845. He continued upon his native soil until a youth of eighteen years, attending the common schools and learning the miller's trade, at which he served a period of four years, and until setting sail for America.
   Young Harris tarried for a time in New England (after passing through the Dominion of Canada), then made his way westward to Illinois, and in the course of time traced his steps to Southeastern Wisconsin. From there a short time later he migrated to St. Louis, Mo., about the year 1865 and at the close of the war. Early in life he exhibited those qualities of continuity which led him to adapt himself to his chosen calling, in which he aimed at perfection. From St. Louis he came to Nebraska City, but a few months later, desiring to see more of the western country, started across the plains with six yoke of cattle, and brought up in the mountains of Colorado. Twelve months later he made his way again to Nebraska, sojourning at different times in the cities of Omaha, Beatrice, and at other points.
   After making a trip back to Illinois and visiting other points in that region, Mr. Harris returned to Nebraska in the spring of 1867 for the purpose of completing the erection of a mill for the firm of Roper & Parker, in Camden. Upon the fulfillment of this contract he operated the mill for the firm for about three years, then became lessee of the mill, which he operated two years. At the expiration of this time, in partnership with two other

men, he put up a mill at West Mills, in Seward County, which they operated three or four years. Mr. Harris now disposed of his interests there and leased a mill in Sarpy County, this State, which he operated three years, then coming to this county purchased and rebuilt the Altamaha Roller Mills, which he has since operated successfully, building up both their reputation and his own. The reader may obtain a good idea of the extensive mills and elevator of this gentleman from the illustration that will be found elsewhere in this volume. These have a capacity of 100 barrels of flour and meal per day, and Mr. Harris in connection with them conducts a merchant and exchange business.
   Not content with any narrow sphere of action Mr. Harris, in connection with his milling business, opened up and improved several farms in Seward County, besides operating a general store at Camden. While the employe of others he aimed to make himself a necessity to them, and proved himself as he had intended, almost indispensable, building up a reputation for faithfulness and skill which extended far beyond the confines of his own field of operations. In consequence of this he was called long distances for the performance of skilled labor around mill machinery and mill buildings in general. he also at the same time proved himself equally valuable as a citizen, being possessed of those high principles of integrity and morality which earned him the esteem and confidence of his fellowmen, who at various times called upon him to officiate in the local offices and sought his judgment in important matters.
   Mr. Harris while a resident of Seward County was one of its Commissioners for a term of three years, served as Justice of the Peace, and was also a member of the School Board. Socially, he belongs to the Masonic fraternity, being at present Master of Bennet Lodge No. 94, and tins held various offices in connection therewith. He is Past Master Workman of the A. O. U. W., and in religious matters, a member in good standing of the Episcopal Church.
   The marriage of Daniel H. Harris and Miss Anna M. Bingaman was celebrated at the home of the bride in Camden, Seward County, this State, Feb. 20, 1879. Mrs Harris was born in Centralia, Ill., Feb. 21, 1846, and is the daughter of Henry H. and Angeline (Copple) Bingaman, natives respectively of Kentucky and Indiana. They came to Nebraska in 1861, and located among the pioneers of Seward County. The father died at Crete, in that county, in the summer of 1887. The mother is still living, and a resident of Crete.
   To our subject and his estimable wife there have been born four children--James R., John H., Edmund and Mary A. Mr. Harris, politically, affiliates with the Republican party, and keeps himself well posted upon matters of general interest. He came to this county when it was in the early process of development, and has been no unimportant factor in assisting it to its present condition. Every worthy enterprise has found in him a stanch friend and supporter, and his name will be held in kindly remembrance years hence as one of the public-spirited men of Lancaster County.
   The parents of our subject, James and Mary (Meredith) Harris, were also of English birth and parentage, the father a native of Hereford, and the mother born in Radnorshire. James Harris was a farmer and miller by occupation, and both parents spent their last days in Radnorshire, the father dying about 1862 and the mother in 1879. Daniel H., in 1884, paid a visit to his native country, being gone about three months, and deriving much satisfaction from the reunion with his old friends and associates. The home of our subject is pleasantly located in the southeastern part of the town, and is the resort of its best people.

OHN P. LODER. One of the first settlers in Waverly Precinct was the subject of this sketch, who entered land in 1857, the only other settler in the precinct at that time being John Dee, whose settlement dates from the same period. Mr. Loder was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1828, and is the son of William and Margaret (Maston) Loder, natives respectively of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
    The parents of our subject were married in Coshocton County, Ohio. and there resided until 1863, when they came to Nebraska, and settled in Cass

county. The family circle included twelve children, ten of whom are still living. When all had attained their majority, they were photographed with the parents in one group, forming a pleasing and unique picture. The eldest son is John P., the subject of this writing; Martha, the wife of John R. Sheffer, of Cass County, Neb.; Lewis J., of this county; Aaron, of Greenwood, Cass County; Rachel is the wife of Martin Kirker, and Nancy. of C. E. Coleman, and both reside in Cass County; W. Alex, of Lancaster County; Samuel; Mary, wife of Oscar Laughlain, and Edith, each of Cass County.
   The early days of our subject were spent upon the farm amid scenes of beauty and innocent delights, and when of proper age he entered the common schools of the district, where he soon made his mark. What is often called the drudgery of school life did not seem to effect him; the school was his pleasure, so much so that when the time came for him to leave as a scholar, he elected and was found competent to return to it as teacher. There is, perhaps, no profession in which repose such large responsibilities, such unbounded opportunities. The teacher is the potter whose hands day by day, if directed by the intelligence, integrity and charity of the Christian gentleman, mold the pliant minds and hearts of the men and women who, presently, will rule in State and home. These men and women will be largely what their teacher has made them, and will bear the marks of his training all through their life's journey. In this profession our subject continued for seven years, when failing health warned him that some change must be made. He therefore took a journey westward, and arrived in Nebraska June 13, 1857. Having carefully examined the district, he selected a piece of land near the mouth of Camp Creek. This he chose for his brother, who proposed to follow him West in the fall of 1857. The conditions of life in the new country are not strange to many still living, and yet to those whose lives have been spent in the great cities it would be more than strange to live where eight or ten miles must be covered in order to reach the nearest neighbor. This was the condition of things when our subject settled in Lancaster County, and even until so late a date as 1863 every man in Lancaster County was known personally by our subject. Since that time the county has been more rapidly developed and thickly settled. In 1858 Mr. Loder pre-empted the land on which he now resides. He speedily began to improve it and brought it to a high state of cultivation, erecting his pleasant residence and the necessary farm buildings for greater convenience in the prosecution of his chosen pursuits. With the release from confinement and the return to the farm, with its change of occupations, out-door work, his health was speedily restored. About this time the Homestead Law was passed, and Mr. Loder homesteaded eighty acres of land in Lancaster County. He lived upon this claim during the time required by law, fulfilling the remaining legal requirements, and in due time received his patent. He then returned to his old home. His landed estate includes 320 acres of land, 160 of which is situated close to the town site of Waverly, where he maintains in a high state of efficiency one of the finest stock farms of the county.
   In 1869 Mr. Loder was united in marriage with Emeline, daughter of William and Catherine (Hummer) Tiger, both natives of New Jersey, where also their daughter Emeline was born, Sept. 8, 1848. This family moved West in 1855, and settled in DuPage County, Ill. Here, until 1867, they were very successful in farming. At that time they removed to Nebraska and settled in Lancaster County. After some years in this new home the father was taken to his last resting-place, leaving in sadness and mourning the mother, who is still living. Of this union there were born six children: Sarah E., wife of George W. Dunham; Emeline, John N., William S., Isaac J. and Lambert.
   The family circle of our subject comprised nine children, only six of whom survive--William J., Earl, Lee, Elsie, Maud and John. Mr. Loder, although affiliating with the Democratic party, is a man who cannot be confined to the narrow limits of a party. Whenever occasion requires and the issues at stake seem to demand it, he acts independently of party restraints. The high esteem in which he is held by his fellow-citizens and the confidence they repose in his fitness and integrity is expressed in that they elected him to be first County Clerk of Lancaster County. School matters and everything which pertains to the in-

terest of the people of the future generations through the present education, training and development of youth, always receives his cordial interest and support. While destitute of adventure and dramatic scenes, his life presents in many regards a highly gratifying picture and worthy example. As a child, teachable and engaging; as a scholar, studious; as a teacher, earnest, painstaking and untiring; as a father and citizen, a true, courteous Christian gentleman.

RS. SOPHIA KOLLOSTER. It has been the unqualified testimony of every thoughtful writer, unwarped by cynicism, that the world owes more to woman than can ever be estimated. But for a Miriam with watchful eye and ready wit, there would have been no Moses, and, humanly speaking, no Jewish nation. We are reminded, also, that at the greatest tragedy of the ages the women disciples were the only ones who did not desert their Lord in the trying hour of the Roman Crucifixion, The tribute of the "Greatest Emperor," Napoleon the First, is too well known to need repetition. We are reminded, moreover, that the ruler of that Empire upon which the sun never sets, the sunrise gun of whose garrisons is world encircling, is a woman; and, whatever may be our opinion concerning monarchy, we are constrained to admit her womanly qualities and graces, which are as widely known and admired as there are minds to appreciate them. Incidents innumerable come to mind in the course of our own history, as a people, in the same connection; such of our heroes as George Washington and James A. Garfield were what they were because their mothers were grandly great and true women. The field of pioneer and Far West life has abundantly developed the fact that the opportunity only is needed to reveal and bring out the true greatness of womanhood. This is not necessarily public in all cases, but it always exists.
   Our subject was born in Germany, on the 10th of July, 1840. Her education was received in the schools of the Fatherland, where, also, she was reared and spent the early years of her womanhood. In Germany she was married to George Medking, and there was born to them one child, Frederick, now a resident of York County, Neb. Their married life was brief, her husband being removed by death in the year 1864.
   In 1870 our subject left her native land for America, and upon landing proceeded at once to York County, Neb., where she took up her residence for about one year, at which time she removed to Nebraska City, continued her home there until Nov. 14, 1871, when her many virtues won for her the respect and admiration of Herman T. Kolloster, and they were accordingly married. By this second marriage she became the mother of five children, whose names are recorded as follows: Lena, Louis, Mary, George and Dora.
   Mrs. Kolloster was called upon to sustain a second bereavement on the 20th of October, 1885, when her husband was removed from her side by death, which occurred at Salt Creek, Waverly Precinct, Neb. Although left alone to continue the struggle, to bring up her children, to carry on the farm, she has been equal to the contest. Our subject possesses 160 acres of land, which she maintains in a condition and state of cultivation which would be gratifying to many a farmer who has made agricultural pursuits and husbandry his life study and work. Mrs. Kolloster is the owner also of a substantially built, conveniently arranged, pleasantly situated residence, in addition to the usual farm buildings. She is accorded the full confidence and high regard of the community at large. It is with pleasure that the attention of the reader is called to the view of the beautiful home of this lady, which will be found in this volume,

NDREW J. STEELE was born on the 27th of October, 1832, in Monroe County, Ohio, and is a son of John and Mary Steele, the former of Pennsylvania, the latter of Maryland. They were among the early settlers of Monroe County, Ohio, where our subject spent his childhood days, and as he grew older he helped to bear the burdens of the family, lightening the

work incident to the life of early settlers until he reached the age of twenty-four years. He received his education in the early subscription schools, and they were quite different from the advantages offered to young men of to-day.
   Our subject was married in Ohio, on the 18th of December, 1856, to Mary Heck, a daughter of Jacob and Sarah Heck, of the same State. To Mr. and Mrs. Steele there have been born nine children, the names of whom we mention as follows: Nelson, Phoba Jane, Lydia (wife of William Warnock, of Thayer County, Neb.), Sarah C., Alfred, Laura, David, Oscar and Milton. Early in the sixties the family moved to Illinois, and resided in Tazewell County until the last year of that decade, in which year they came to Lancaster County.
   In 1869 our subject homesteaded eighty acres of land, and settled on it before there had been any improvements made, and out of it he has made one of the best improved and finest farms in Buda Percinct (sic). He has erected good farm buildings, and planted one of the best orchards in the precinct. His possessions having become sufficiently remunerative, he has been enabled to purchase another eighty acres, and now owns 160 acres of splendid farming land on sections 34 and 33, besides a timber claim consisting of 160 acres in Chase County.
   Our subject is sufficiently public-spirited to devote a fair share of his time to the public service, having served as School Director for three years, and Judge of the elections in his present precinct for several terms. Where matters of politics are concerned, our subject takes a broad, honest view, not caring so much for the upholding of a certain party as for the best government of the country, consequently he generally votes and lends his influence in behalf of the men whom he thinks best fitted to hold public offices.
   When Mr. Steele came here the nearest house was situated four miles north of him, and we can imagine the seclusion of the family, having no neighbors nearer than that distance. But it is not so to-day; instead of walking or driving across the bare prairie, the residents now pass to and fro on well-constructed roads, bordered on the sides by fields of growing grain or pastures containing herds of cattle and live stock. Public spirit and enterprise, combined with perseverance and industry, have wrought a wonderful change, and an unlimited amount of honor is due to those who bore the first, and heaviest burdens of colonization.

LIJAH B. GLOVER. One of the most pleasantly situated and inviting homes in this county is found in that of the subject of this sketch, which is located on section 2, Nemaha Precinct. The dwelling is a very solidly built structure of brick, and tastefully decorated, both externally and internally. The arrangement of interior is such as to meet approval, whether one seeking rest, convenience, or opportunity for social enjoyment. The house is surrounded by scenery, which, although not so massive in its grandeur as that in the neighborhood of some Colorado homes, or found in certain parts of the course of the Hudson, is nevertheless pleasing in the extreme. The whole comprises a scene indicating a thrifty, energetic people, and a prosperous agricultural community.
   Our subject was born and lived until his tenth year in Scioto County, Ohio, and dates the commencement of his life to March 19, 1845. His parents removed from Ohio to Council Bluffs, Iowa, about the year 1855, our subject, of course accompanying them. After a residence of one year in the Hawkeye State another removal was made, this time to Nebraska. The family settled in Washinqton County, the name of the. farm being Linwood, and there our subject continued to reside with his parents until he was almost eighteen years of age.
   In the year 1863 young Glover returned to Ohio, and engaged in mercantile pursuits at Zanesfield, Logan County. This employment was at the time quite congenial, and good success was the result, he continued thus occupied for a period of three years, and then returned to Nebraska. The two years following were spent at the work incidental to agricultural pursuits, when again, in 1867, Mr. Glover returned to Ohio, and engaged in farming in Champaign County. For nine years our subject was thus engaged, when for the last time he came, in 1878, to Nemaha Precinct. His farm