old and settled in Johnson county, four miles below Iowa City, from there moved to the city and lived one year and a half; then moved to this township, where they have lived to the present time. James W. has followed farming all his life, with the exception of three years that he spent in defense of his country. On the 5th day of August he enlisted in the 22d Iowa, under Capt. Robinson, company I. He was engaged in the following battles: Champion Hill, Black River Bridge, assault on Vicksburg, Winchester, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. At Vicksburg he received a slight wound on the right shoulder; he also, while charging the enemy, in jumping a ditch fell and injured his back, from which he is troubled ever since. On the 28th day of January he was married to Miss Nancy A. Stewart, daughter of Robert and Anna T. Stewart. They have three children living: Mandie M., Burt S. and Earl T. He is a member of the A. F. and A. M., also of the Legion of Honor.

JOSEPH BARBORKA, made a watch 18 pennyweight, in a solid gold ring, stem winder and stem setter, plate of silver, full jewel, a perfect watch, of an inch in diameter and a No. 12 ring, the depth of the watch from dial plate base of works of an inch, the same number of pieces as in any watch; was made in Bohemia in 1872. He made a clock that ruus one year without winding up but once in the year. He made the clock on Dostal's brewery. Mr. B. is a practical silversmith, and was born Sept. 2, 1839, in Bohemia. Came to America in 1874, lived in Chicago two years, then settled in Iowa City and opened a jewelry store on Dubuque street, No. 21; he also keeps organs and pianos. He was married, June 15, 1863, to Lydia Dusanek, of Bohemia. They have six children living: Augusta V., Thomas, Rosa, Joseph, Minnie, Bertie. He is a member of Kosciusko I. O. O. F. lodge No. 6; is independent in politics, and voted against the prohibitory amendment. Made a town-clock.

LYMAN BARTLETT, farmer, Cedar township, post-office, Solon; was born in Cuyahoga county, Ohio, January 24, 1826, and is a son of Seth and Rebecca Bartlett. He spent his early life in his native county on a farm, and also worked at the carpenter trade. In May, 1854, he came to Iowa and settled on the farm he now owns, paying $2.25 per acre for it. His farm consists of 166 acres of fine improved land. He enlisted in company D, 24th Iowa, August 6, 1862; was taken prisoner at Cedar Creek, Virginia, October 19, 1864, and held a prisoner until the following March. He was married, October 23, 1849, to Francis A. E. Clark, a native of Massachusetts. They have four children: William, Lyman S., Edwin and Frank S.

JAMES BEECHER, farmer and stock-raiser, section 28, Graham township, post-office, Morse; was born in 1832, county Cork, Ireland, son of Patrick and Margaret Beecher, of Cork county, Ireland. Came to America in 1856, and lived six years in New York; settled in Graham

township in 1861. son county, Iowa.

He was married, in 1862, to Miss Mary Riley, of JohnThis union is blessed with six children: three boys and three girls. The family are members of the Roman Catholic Church. He is a democrat in politics.

JOHN K. BERANEK, Iowa City; was born May 9, 1842, in Bohemia, Europe. He came to America in 1856, landed in Baltimore, Maryland, and came to Iowa City in October of the same year. He went to Oregon in 1860, and returned to Cedar county, Iowa, in 1866, and farmed there until 1869, when he came to Iowa City and engaged in business. He was a traveling salesman in 1877 and '78. He was married, March 22, 1871, to Miss Mary Vyvoda, of Iowa City. This union is blessed with three children: Premis O., Bozena B. and Libusa. He is a democrat in politics. He was elected alderman, March 5, 1877, from the third ward, and was trustee of Iowa City township in 1871, '72 and '73. He is now first assistant chief of the fire department. He helped organize the Protection Fire Company, and has been ten years a member of the said company. He is a recognized leader among his Bohemian friends as well as enjoying the confidence of a large circle of friends.

JAMES BERRY, a resident of Iowa City, and engineer of the State University; was born in Ireland in 1824; came to America in 1854; settled in Johnson county in 1858. He has been engaged at his present occupation of engineer since he came to Iowa City, and has been the engineer at the State House for seven years. He was married Thanksgiving day, 1856, to Miss Sisk, a native of Ireland. The family are members of the St. Patrick's Church of Iowa City. They have four children living: Daniel, William, Lizzie and Hannah.

A. W. BEUTER, farmer; postoffice, Solon; was born in Muskinghum county, Ohio, May 16, 1836, where he lived until 1848, when he emigrated to Iowa with his parents, Joseph and Anastsia Beuter, and settled in Big Grove township, where his father died January 24, 1873. spent his life, with the exception of two years he was in now owns 132 acres of fine land. Mr. Beuter was married to Margaret A. Williams, a native of Chester county, Pa. two children living: R. Wayne and Mary G.

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ISAAC BEEM, the only hotel keeper in Tiffin, was born June 15, 1817, in Clinton township, Knox county, Ohio. He settled in Johnson county in Tiffin, in 1879, and erected the building in which he now resides, and has kept a hotel ever since. He was married Nov. 7,1839, to Miss Elizabeth Shineberry, of Knox county, Ohio; she died December 10, 1853, of con sumption; this union was blessed with three children: William, who died at thirteen years of age, Mary R., wife of Rufus Stinger, she died of consumption August 21, 1870, leaving four children, Cora E., Elnora, Myrtle K., and Isaac N., who have been under the watchful eye of the

grandfather and mother ever since. The third child of Mr. Beem, Miss Jennie M., married Charles Brooks, of Tiffin, Iowa, and she died of consumption May 27, 1876. Mr. Beem married for his second wife Miss Katherine Stinger, December 11, 1856. Is a democrat in politics, and voted against the prohibitory constitutional amendment.

MARTIN BIRRER, a farmer, residing in Liberty township; postoffice, Bon Accord. Was born November 12, 1842, in Alsace, France, [now Germany]; came to America in 1845, and settled in Liberty township the same year. He was married November 12, 1867, to Miss Kris tenia Brockman, of Liberty township. They have eight children: Mary S., Romaine F., Agnes G., Frank P., Mary M., Pelayia A., Josephine C., Mary H. They are members of the Catholic Church at Riverside. Mr. Birrer is a democrat in politics; has held the office of justice of the peace from 1866 to 1874; was on school board from 1874 to 1881, and is the present township clerk.

T. H. BLACK, farmer, post-office, Oxford; was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, June 4, 1830, where he spent his early life on a farm. In 1858 he went to Coles county, Illinois, where he lived two years, then returned to Ohio, and in 1865 went to Peoria county, Illinois, and lived two years, then came to Johnson county, where he now owns 95 acres of land. He was married March 19, 1862, to Ellen George, also of Ohio. They have seven children: Mary R., William S., Milton G., Joseph R., Ida E., Alvin G. and Jesse S.

WILSON BLAINE, the present efficient Superintendent of the Schools for Johnson county, whose post-office address is Iowa City; was born March 27, 1848, in Jefferson township, Johnson county, Iowa. He attended school and acquired his education in Iowa City. He was elected Superintendent and entered upon his duties as such in January, 1880, and has held that position continuously ever since. He held the office of assessor of Monroe township for six years; has been clerk of that township a number of years; also secretary of the school board. He married the daughter of Graham Thorn, an old settler of Monroe township. He is a democratic in politics.

LEON BLOOM, a clothing merchant in Iowa City, doing business on Clinton street; was born January 3, 1841, in Westhoffen, France. Het was a soldier in the French army, by draft, and served two years as a non-commissioned officer. He bought the last five years of military duty for $500, and came to Iowa City in July, 1864. He was married Oct. 20, 1874, in Chicago, Illinois. He is a member of the firm of Hon. M. Bloom & Co., and is perfectly devoted to his business and helps to regulate and control the largest clothing house in Iowa City, and always keeps constantly in stock the finest line of goods in the market, and is gentlemanly. fair and honest in his dealings.

HON. M. BLOOM, merchant, South Clinton St., Iowa City; was born March 28, 1833, in Alsace, France. He came to America in June, 1849, landed in New York, and finally settled in Iowa City, Johnson county, Iowa in November, 1857, and engaged in the mercantile business in the same block in which he is now doing business. His first office was alderman from the second ward of Iowa City, elected April 2, 1860; he was a candidate for Mayor in 1871, and was defeated by fourteen votes; was a candidate in 1872 and was defeated by seven votes; he made a visit to his native land in 1873, and upon his return from Europe was elected mayor of Iowa City the spring of 1874, by a large majority, and was solicited to be a candidate for re-election and declined; he was a candidate for the legislature in 1875, and was defeated by C. W. McCune; in 1877 he was a candidate and was elected, and re-elected in 1879. In all the offices of honor, profit and trust that he has been called upon to fill he has been faithful and honest in performing his duties, and was always to be found at his post of duty. During his first term in the legislature he took an active part in opposing the repeal of the railroad granger tariff bill, and also, with Hon. George Paul, was instrumental in securing to the State University a permanent annual endowment of $20,000, a thing often attempted, but failed. He was active in his opposition to the prohibitory constitutional amendment, and was a member of the committee on temperance, and a member of the executive committee of the state anti-prohibition organization. He was nominated for lieutenant-govenor on the democratic ticket at the Council Bluffs convention, but promptly declined. He was appointed on the committee to investigate charges of fraud against the warden of the State Penitentiary at Fort Madison, but declined, because it was necessary for him to be present all the time to aid in securing necessary legislation for the interest of his constituents. He has always taken a lively interest in all public improvements in the city, and is one of the leading and substantial financial men of the city. He is a member of the Masonic bodies in the city, also a prominent member of the I. O. O. F. in the city, being one of the charter members of Lutonia Lodge I. O. O. F. He was married in 1860, and his first marriage was blessed with four children: Benjamin, born 1861, and died June 21, 1882, of consumption, and buried in Cincinnati, Ohio; Laura, Addie, Edward; and by his second marriage there are four children: Julia, Blanche, Charles and Myra. He is a director in the Johnson County Savings Bank and a member of the executive committee. He is president of the Iowa Alcohol works of Iowa City; a member of the Board of Trade of Iowa City, and is a heavy stockholder in the new organization for loaning money and receiving funds in trust. Words of praise are unnecessary; Mr. Bloom has worked hard and his efforts have proved a success, and he enjoys the confidence of a large circle of social, political and financial friends.

GEORGE T. BORLAND, a resident of Lucas township; post-office Iowa City. Was born May 27th, 1852, in Evans, Erie county, Pennsylvania. He came with his parents to Iowa City, and attended the ward schools in Iowa City, and also the State University. He is a son of John Borland, and succeeds to the large landed estate and stock business so successfully established by his father. He was married April 5th, 1882, to Miss Smith of Iowa City. He was president of the Johnson County Agricultural Society in 1882. He is a republican in politics.

GEORGE J. BOAL, a resident of Iowa City, and a member of the Johnson county bar; was born Oct. 4, 1835, in Center county, Pa. He settled in Iowa City in 1857, and was admitted to practice law, and began in that profession in January, 1859, and has continuously resided and practiced law in Iowa City since. He was married August 21, 1861, to Miss Mattie A., daughter of Judge Buttles, of Iowa City. He is a member of the Episcopal Church; a democrat in politics, and takes an active part in the affairs of his party. A man of acknowledged legal ability, faithful in his profession, and devoted to the interests of his legal business.

ABNER BOONE, a merchant in Kalona, Washington county, Iowa, but for many years a resident of Washington township, Johnson county, was born October 17, 1828, in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania. He settled in Johnson county the spring of 1846. He was married September 1, 1853, to Miss Almira A. Simington, near Hollidaysburgh, Pennsylvania. This union is blessed with six children: William, Marcellia, Mary J., Alonzo, Alford and Beimia, living; Arissia, Elanora, and Ida, dead. He is a Republican in politics.

JOHN BORLAND: was born November 5, 1806, in Manchester, Vermont; died January 8, 1878, in Iowa City. He married Miss Catharine Tupper, of Troy, New York, who died June 12, 1875. This union was blessed with seven children: Hattie E., wife of Dr. Sanford Huff, died February 22, 1863; John J., died in Chicago, in September, 1881; Sarah M., died December 27, 1856; Charles E., died January 24, 1867; Martha J., wife of Ernest Irwin, of Richfield, Minnesota; Catharine A., living in Chicago, and George T., living near Iowa City. Mr. B. came to Johnson county in November, 1856. His second marriage was with Mrs. Louisa Hoyt, January 31, 1877, whose maiden name was Smith; born June 26, 1829, at Madison, Indiana; her husband, Walter Hoyt, died in Iowa City, February 12, 1869. The union with Mr. Hoyt was blessed with six children: Francis L., born October 9, 1849, died August 10, 1850; Albert, born May 8, 1852, died in August, 1853; Charles L., born June 10, 1855, and lives at Bismarck, Dakota; Addie B., born October 2, 1857, wife of Edward C. Fink bine, of Des Moines, Iowa; Frank W., born November 13, 1860, lives at Odebolt, Sac county, Iowa, and Nellie M., born January 31, 1867. Mr. B. was a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. Hoyt and wife