ADDITIONAL HISTORY OF LEE'S SUMMIT.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

This lodge was organized on the 30th of January, 1872, with but nine members. The first officers were: C. A. Goshen, P. C.; A. Hamilton, C. C.; James A. Shaw, V. C.; J. G. Ocher, K. R. S.; H. C. Miller, M. of Ex. ; A. G. Miller, M. A.; P. J. Rogers, I. G.; J. R. H. Davis, O. G. The present officers are: O. H. Lewis, P. C.; J. W. Nicholds, C C.; E. D. Whiting, V. C.; H. C. Williamson, M. of Ex.; W. F. Crane, M. F.; Joseph Martin, K. R. S; C. D. Whiting, M. A.; John Proudfit, I. G.; W. R. Caldwell, O. G. The names of those who have passed the chair are as follows: C. A. Goshen, James A. Shaw, J. G. Ocher, J. V. DeShon, S. G. Miller, G. N. Jones, John Proudfit, Barcla Jones, O. H. Lewis, Joseph Martin, W P. Anderson and D. F. Jones. The lodge has a present membership of forty-three, and is in fine condition and good working order. The members have provided themselves with fine uniforms. They own their furniture, in connection with the Ancient Order of United Workmen, both of which lodges meet in the same hall, and have among their membership some of the best men and citizens of the town and surrounding country. Taking all in all, the historian is of the opinion that the order is a very worthy one, and that the lodge at Lee's Summit is a desirable one in which to have a membership..

ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN.

This society was organized on the twenty-fourth day of October, 1879, with the following officers: Y. W. Whitsett, W. M.; H. C. Williamson, M. W.; E. P. Holbert, G. F.; E. F. Jones, R.; J. N. Shrout, O.; G. F. Jones, F.; J. C. Rogers, R.; R. W. Caldwell, I W.; E. D. Whiting, O. S. W. Trustees: E. Dun,

H. F. Williams and J. G. Ocher. H. F. Williams was the first guide, and Dr. J. C. Rogers, examining physician. The lodge was organized with fifteen members, and now has a membership of twenty-nine. Is in fine working order, and owns its furniture, in company with the Knights of Pythias, and is entirely out of debt. The present officers are: E. P. Holbert, W. M.; E. F. Jones, G. F.; R. W. Caldwell, O.; J. D. Adams, R.; H. C. Williamson, R.; J. G. Ocher, F.; E. Whiting, G.; M. A. Rider, I. S. W.; B. F. Nornal, O. S. W.

PURITY LODGE, No. 201, I. O. O. F.

This lodge was organized on the thirtieth day of December, 1868, with the following named officers, who were installed by W. S. Patrick, District Deputy G. M.: C. A. Goshen, N. G.; H. C. Miller, V. G.; J. A. Scruggs, Sec.; G. W. Robaugh, Treas. The following are the names of those who have passed the chair of Noble Grand: C. A. Goshen, James A. Shaw, S. G. Miller, E. M. Hanlon, James A. Blair, Joseph Mirtin, J. A. Coy. The present officers are as follows: J. A. Coy, P. G.; Joseph Martin, N. G; M. Enine, V. G.; C. A. Goshen, H. R. S.; J. G. Ocher, Treas. This lodge is in good working order, and at present (1881), has a splendid corps of officers. Dr. Goshen, the present recording secretary, is a very enthusiastic Odd Fellow, and has done much for his lodge, of which he was the real father and the first Noble Grand, and has now been the secretary for a number of years. The lodge own their furniture, and are out of debt.

LEE'S SUMMIT.

D. T. ANDERSON,

Dentist, in the office of Mr. Gillespie, was born in Scotland, on the Clyde, in 1850, but while quite young his parents moved to England, where he was brought up and educated. He early learned the profession of dentistry, and came to this country in 1876, and first worked in Canada. He is a first-class workman, and has followed his business in most of the principal cities of the United States.

BLAIR BROTHERS,

Nurserymen. This firm consists of three brothers, James A., Robert H., and John C. James A., the eldest and principal business manager, was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, on the 6th day of April, 1836, where he was brought up on a farm and partly educated in the common schools. At the age of about twenty years he entered Elder Ridge Academy in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, which he attended about three years, and from which he graduated in the year 1859. Between the time when he left the common school and the time of entering the Academy he became engaged as salesman in a wholesale and retail store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which position he accepted in order to secure a thorough business education. In the year 1860 he commenced the study of law with the Hon. Henry D. Foster, of Greensburg, Westmorland County, Pennsylvania, with whom he remained three years, and was admitted to the bar in 1863. In 1867 he came to Lee's Summit, Missouri, and entered into a partnership with the two brothers above mentioned, and engaged in the nursery business, at the same time opened a land and law office. The firm are known throughout the entire West as successful propagators, and at the same time careful and conscientious in their dealings with their customers, thereby winning for themselves a very high and enviable reputation and standing as reliable nurserymen. At the present time (1881), they are engaged in cultivating plants near Lee's Summit and near Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Blair was married on the 25th of January, 1865, to Miss Cecelia M. Smith, of New Albany, Indiana, who is still living, and by this union eight children were born, four sons and four daughters: John S., Andrew, Theodore, Rosa May, Robert W., Mattie B., Emily, and Bertha. Andrew T., and Miss Rosa May, are attending school at St. Louis. Mr. Blair is a prominent member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellows Societies.

H. J. BOGGS,

Proprietor of meat market, is a native of Jackson County, and was born within four miles of where he now resides, June 19, 1842, and was brought up on a farm, and educated in the common schools. In 1861, owing to the force of circumstances, he enlisted in what was known as Shank's Regiment, in the Confederate Army, and served until the close of the War. He participated in some of the hotly contested engagements, among which were the battles of Prairie Grove, Cape Girardeau, and two or three engagements at Cane Hill. Was with Price, in his raid on Independence, and Westport, and many minor skirmishes. He was discharged in 1865, at the surrender of Shreveport. The last two years of his service was both active and dangerous in the extreme. He was on detail as one of the escort of the body guard of General Shelby, in which position he had much scouting to do. After the War closed, he retired to his former home, and became engaged in the meat business at Lee's Summit, where he has been engaged

ever since; and besides his meat business, he is engaged in buying and shipping stock, in company with Mr. G. L. Smith. He was married on the 22nd day of December, 1868, to Miss Mary L. Smith, of this county, who is still living, and by whom he has had three children: James H., Grace Mary, and Roger Thorn

ton.

JOHN BOGGS,

Justice of the peace and stock dealer, was born in Lee County, Virginia, October 30, 1819, and at an early age removed with his father to Lawrence County, Kentucky. There he was reared and educated in a country school, and in 1839 came to Missouri, arriving at Independence on November 2 Immediately came to this place, and labored until 1844, being too poor to buy land. Then commenced farming, and in 1849 went to California. Engaged in stock dealing, and returned in 1850, having been successful. On the breaking out of the War, Mr. Boggs thought to stand aloof, but on account of numerous depredations, joined the Confederate service, and was soon commissioned captain in the commissary department, remaining in service until the surrender at Shreveport. his house was destroyed and his wife compelled to flee to Kansas. bitterly persecuted, at one time being banished from the State, but the order was afterward revoked. Upon returning, Mr. Boggs found things in a dilapidated condition. He commenced farming, and in 1872 removed to this place; engaged in the stock business two or three years, and for three years was selling goods. He has been twice married. First, in 1855, to Mrs. Peace McGuire. She died on the 27th of March, 1876. He was married a second time. on the 7th of January, 1877, to Mrs. Crane widow of Dr. Crane, of Ashland, Ohio. Mr. Boggs is a member of the A. F. & A. M., having attained to the degree of a Master Mason.

JAMES B. CAMPBELL,

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Postmaster, dealer in jewelry, toys etc., was born in Coles County, Illinois, March 22, 1838, where he was brought up to labor on the farm during the summer, and allowed to attend school during the winter months. When twenty-two years of age he had obtained a very liberal education, and was among the first to enlist in the 8th Illinois Infantry, on April 19, 1861. He was mustered into the service at Springfield, and was first engaged in the battle of Fort Henry, Tennessee, and at Fort Donelson, where he was wounded in the right lung. He was thence removed to Mound City, Illinois, and placed in the hospital where he remained for thirty-one days. Was then sent to his home and remained until August 1862, when he returned to his regiment and was discharged on account of his wound. He soon learned the jewelry business and started at Charleston, Illinois, where he continued until May 1865, when he engaged in farming until 1867 and came to Lee's Summit, then in its infancy. Here he first engaged in the hardware business, and continued it until 1868, when he was appointed postmaster, a position which he has since filled. About one year since he started the jewelry business. He was married in May 1865 to Miss Margaret A. Little, of Charleston, Illinois, who was born and brought up in the same neighborhood as himself. They have four children: Thomas A., Freddie B., Mabel L., and James E. Mr. Campbell is a prominent member of the Masonic order, and has been W. M., L. W. and Sec., and is now the treasurer of Summit Lodge No. 263.

EDMOND COWHERD,

Farmer and stock raiser, was born in Orange County, Virginia, July 21, 1816, and there was brought up to labor on the farm. In 1835 he came with his parents to Missouri, and settled; first, in Callaway County, where they engaged in farming for one year, and in 1836 removed to Jackson County and settled about six miles south of Independence. By reason of Order No. 11, he was required

to go north or south. He early became engaged in farming for himself and he was largely interested in raising stock, cattle and mules for the trade with Mexico, and also for the Government. At the breaking out of the late War, he had several fine farms, all well improved, most of which were destroyed. In 1864 while he was absent, the State militia burned his houses and out-buildings, and on his return home he found his land and but little of anything else. He has been twice married; first, to Miss Elizabeth White, of Jackson County, March 2, 1841. By her he had one child, Mary E. who died in infancy. He married a second time Miss Martha A. Smott, on the 20th day of November 1853. They have two children Neddie and Mattie; three are now deceased. : Mr. Cowherd, his wife and daughter are all members of the Christian Church, in which he is an elder.

C. J. COWHERD,

Farmer and stock raiser, was born in Orange County, Virginia, July 10, 1827, and lived on the farm until 1835, when his father removed with the family to Callaway County, this State. In 1836 he came to this county and located on Little Blue, twelve miles from Independence. Here he labored on the farm, receiving no education, excepting from his brother, until the spring of 1849, when, in company with others, he went overland to California. Arriving there he became interested in mining, and also the stock business. In the fall of 1850 he returned home and then engaged in farming and stock raising, the following winter going to Texas. In 1860 he was engaged in shipping goods to Denver. During the War he suffered much loss, his home being destroyed and things ruined generally. For safe keeping he took his family to Denver, where they remained till the close of the War. Upon returning, he engaged in the mercantile business, continuing until May, 1880. He has been twice married; first, July 7, 1847, to Miss A. E. Shanks, who died the following June. On May 2, 1853, he was married again to Miss Emily Sother, of Beardstown, Kentucky. They have three children Sarah A., William S. and Frank A. Mr. Cowherd belongs to the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and his wife and eldest daughter are mem bers of the Christian Church.

W. F. CRANE,

Liveryman, was born in Preston County, West Virginia, December 21, 1853, where he lived with his parents until the fall of 1866, then removing to Kansas City. There they lived for two years, and while there the subject of our sketch attended the public schools. He afterward entered Lincoln Institute, at Green wood, Missouri, where he finished his education, and subsequently became. engaged in the mercantile business, as salesman in the store of Mr. Williamson, with whom he remained one year. He then commenced the livery business at Lee's Summit, where he is still engaged. He was married in 1879 to Miss Clara Brown, of Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter of Rev. Brown; she died in April, 1880. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and belongs to Lee's Summit Lodge No. 17.

DR. C. A. GOSHEN,

Physician and surgeon, was born in Greenbrier County, Virginia, October 14, 1813, where he was brought up and educated, and in 1832 came to Missouri. The doctor is an enthusiastic member of the Masonic order, in which he has held important positions. He is perhaps the oldest Mason now living in Jackson County; became a member of the organization in 1846, in Virginia. He has been eight times elected and filled the position of W. M., and has for years been, and is still, the member selected to lecture the order and the candidates, on the secret works of the order. He is also a chapter and council member, having received the chapter degree in Independence, Missouri, in 1849, and the council

degree in Virginia, in 1853. He is a prominent member of I. O. O. F., which he joined in 1845, at Lexington, Missouri, and has frequently filled important offices in the order. Was the first N. G. of the lodge in this place, and was N. G. of the first Odd Fellows Lodge organized in Nebraska, and also S. W. of the second Masonic Lodge. He first commenced the study of medicine in Virginia, and continued for a number of years, and finished his studies in Missouri. He was engaged in practicing in Missouri and Nebraska for fifteen years, and accumulated considerable money, and in 1863 graduated from the Eclectic Medical University, at Cincinnati, Ohio. Since that time he has been practicing in different parts of Missouri. He came to this place in 1868, and assisted in organizing the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges, and organized the first Sabbath School in this place. He and his wife are both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was married in the year 1836 to Miss Jane Stuart, of Virginia.

EDWARD M. HANLON,

Teacher, was born in Columbus, Ohio, January 6, 1844, and there lived with his parents until 1856, then removing to Huron County. Here he made his home for three years, although attending school at Milan the most of the time. For two years he went to a Presbyterian school and then entered Oberlin College and remained there three terms. In order to thus educate himself he was obliged to teach school at odd times. He had charge of a graded school in Highland County, Ohio, and for two years thereafter was employed at Petersburg. He then came to this place, purchased a small farm, and the following spring taught a subscription school, the first in Lee's Summit. With the exception of one season Mr. Hanlon has taught constantly since he was eighteen years of age. He owns property near the town, and a farm two and a half miles east, besides a residence and five acres of land in Lee's Summit. He was married in 1872 to Miss Georgia Corlen, of this county. They have three children: Zella, Edna, and Charles C.

W. S. HECKARD,

Hedge-grower, was born in Knox County, Ohio, on the 28th day of September, 1842, where he resided with his parents until he was eleven years of age, when he removed with them to McLean County, Illinois, where he was brought up on a farm. In the fall of 1869 he came to this State, bringing 1,260 sheep, and stopping first near Marshall, in Saline County, where he continued to operate until the spring of 1870, when he came to Jackson County as the traveling representative of J. P. Taylor & Co., in the hedge business, taking contracts, selling plants, collecting, etc. He continued in this business until the year 1872, when he became engaged in the wholesale nursery business for Mr. Balis, of Lee's Summit, and continued with him for one year, when he went into the boot and shoe business at Lee's Summit, and continued this business for one year when he traded his interest in the store for a farm near the town of Lee's Summit. Has now a nice hedge nursery near Lee's Summit, of about twelve acres. He was married on the 22nd of August, 1872, to Miss Mary A. Cass, of Jackson County.

ELI P. HOLBERT,

Dealer in books, stationery, wall-paper, etc., was born in Marion County, West Virginia, January 6, 1840, where he resided with his parents until October, 1853, then removed to Columbus, Ohio. He was poorly educated in West Virginia, but finished his education in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He engaged in teaching school most of the time in Franklin County until the breaking out of the War, when he enlisted in the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and spent most of the time of his service in western Tennessee. He participated in some of the most important engagements of the War, notable among which were Richmond, Ken