ALLEN, Charles Emery, clergyman; born at Indianapolis, Ind., June 2, 1863; son of Emery and Eliza Jane Allen; attended McCoy and Central High schools. Indianapolis; grad. Morris Brown Univ., Atlanta, Ga.; (D.D., Wilberforce Univ., 1911); married Ida May Hanimons, of Noblesville. Ind., July 22, 1888; 1 child, Mrs. Beulah Allen Johnson. Licensed to preach In A. M. B. Church, Noblesville, 1887; pastor at Anderson 3 years, Seymour 2 years, Lafayette, Ind" 2 years, Ebenezer Church, Detroit, Mich., 6 years; presiding elder Michigan Conference 6 years; pastor at South Bend since 1812; member financial board A. M. E. Church; was delegate to general conference at Kansas City, Mo., 1912. Trustee Wilberforce Univ.; director Payne Theological Seminary. Delegate from Indiana to National Half-Century Anniversary Celebration of Negro Freedom at Chicago, 1915. Republican. 32 degree Mason. Home: 420 S. Main St.. South Bend, Ind.

ARTIS, Dillard, municipal contractor; born in Howard Co., Ind.. Dec. 24. 1868; son of Thomas and Ester (Hall) Artis; public school education; married Manerva Ward, of Indianaplois. June 22. 1910. Began as janitor of court house, Marion, Ind., 1900; later accepted private contracts trimming trees, laying sod and making lawns, this work led to contracts for digging cellars, sewer and cement work, street building, and finally municipal contracting; had cement contract connected with (100.000 residence of J. W. Wilson, the First Baptist Church .and number others: finished contracts on tar via roads amounting to 840,000 in 1914; president Grant Security & Loan Co., Gill Coal & Supply Co., Marlon. Was vice-president Grant County Republican Central Committee, 1904. African Methodist. Former president Marion Negro Business League; member Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Tabor. Address: 1818 S. Boots St., Marion, Ind.

BAILEY, Robert Lieutenant, lawyer; born near Florence, Ala., June 29, 1885; son of Robert and Mary Ann (White) Bailey; grad. Talladega (Ala.) College, 1903, B.S., 1906; LL.B., Indiana Law School (Univ. of Indianapolis), 1912; married Mary Constance Stokes, of Atlanta, Ga" Jan. 27, 1909. Was railway mall clerk number of years; admitted to Indiana bar, 1912, U. S. District Court later; was attorney for founders, now director. Supreme Royal Circle of Friends of Indiana; counsel for incorporators of National Alliance of Postal Employees. Won second Whiton prize and Oratorical prize at Talladega, Senior Law School prize at Indianapolis, also prize of $25 for best contributed article to Colored People's Magazine. Republican. Congregationalist Mason; Sheriner; Elk. Author (pamphlet) The Vexing Question as to What Constitutes an Accident Within the Terms of an Accident Policy, 1913. Home; 1760 N. Senate Ave. Office: 46 N. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, Ind.

BOYD, David Milton, treasurer T. B. Boyd Furnishing Goods Co.; born, Indianapolis, Aug. 1, 1878; son of Trustin Brown and Emily (Tousey) Boyd; entered Smith Academy, St. Louis, 1887, graduating, June, 1895; then Yale University, graduating with degree A.B., 1899; married, East Orange, N. J., Dec. 5, 1906, Josephine Drake; two children: Josephine and Emily. Began business career at New Paltz, N. Y., August, 1900, as general superintendent New Paltz & Poughkeepsie Traction Co., until May, 1901; general manager Shore Line Ry., St. Johns, N. B., 1901-02; then removed to Newark, N. J., engaged with Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R. R. for seven years; secretary to vice president, 1902-04; contracting agent, 1904-06; division freight agent, 1906-09; with T. B. Boyd Furnishing Goods Co., men's wearing apparel, since May 1, 1905, of which became secretary, treasurer and director. President Kirkwood Civic League year ended May 1, 1911. Republican. Methodist. Member Zeta Psi Fraternity. Clubs: City, Algonquin Golf, Noonday. Recreation: golf. Office: Olive and 6th Sts. Resilience: Kirkwood, Mo.
(Source: The Book of St. Louisans, Publ. 1912. Transcribed by Charlotte Slater)

BOYD, Trustin Brown, retired merchant; born, Indianapolis, Ind Dec. 25, 1853; son of D. M. and Elizabeth (Brown) Boyd; educated in Indianapolis in public and private schools; married, Indianapolis, Sept. 20, 1876, Emily Tousey; children: David M., Ingram F. Began as clerk in freight department "Big Four" railway system in Indianapolis, about 1873; was made cashier of the road in 1875; moved to St. Louis in fall of 1879; bought half interest in firm of Wilson Bros., dealers in men's wearing apparel. Enlarged the business and purchased the entire interest in 1884, changing to title of T. B. Boyd Furnishing Goods Co. Served two years as president of the St. Louis Exposition. Member Civic League. Republican. Methodist. Clubs: Mercantile, Maine Hunting and Fishing, Algonquin Country, Bellerive Country. Recreations: golf and travel. Office: 514-516 Olive St. Residence: Woodlawn.
(Source: The Book of St. Louisans, Publ. 1912. Transcribed by Charlotte Slater)

Submitted by Ken Hixon. David McClure Elliott is the youngest brother of Mr. Hixon's 2nd great-grandmother, Elizabeth Elliott Weir. Anthony Logan Elliott is Mr. Hixon's 3rd great-grandfather. Robert Elliott is his 4th great-grandfather. DAVID McCLURE ELLIOTT is a scion of one of the old and honored families of Indiana, of which state he is a native son. He was born on a farm in Monroe Township, Jefferson County, this state, on the 2nd of October, 1849, and is the son of Anthony and Elizabeth (Craig) Elliott, both of whom were born in Ohio, where the respective families were founded in pioneer days.

Robert Elliott, the paternal grandfather of the subject of this review, was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, on the 15th of September, 1784, and died in Jefferson County, Indiana, June 26, 1872. He came to Indiana soon after the close of the war of 1812, prior to the admission of the state to the Union, having served as a valiant and loyal soldier in the second conflict with England. He became one of the early settlers of Jefferson County, where he established one of the first tanneries in the state, having been a tanner by trade. His mother's maiden name was Jennie McClure and that of his wife Mary Logan, and their relatives have made the names of McClure and Logan prominent in the early history of Jefferson County and the City of Madison.

Anthony Logan Elliott, the father of the subject of this sketch, was the eldest of a family of six children, who all settled on farms in Jefferson County, but he died in his prime, leaving a widow and seven children, of whom David, seven years old, was the youngest and so broken in health that his early death seemed certain. He is now, however, the only survivor, but has had to use crutches since childhood. The last of those six robust brothers and sisters passed away in 1903, the lives of the brothers no doubt being greatly shortened by soldier's hardships during four years of the Civil War.

David's poor health as a boy prevented any steady attendance at school but at the age of 20 he was teaching. His mother died before he reached his majority. During the last few years of her life Mr. Elliott had a step-father, Rev. Wm.Wallace, of whom he speaks in the highest terms.

Mr. Elliott spent a year or two of the early seventies in the south, teaching and doing bookkeeping in Alabama and speaks with some pride of the fact that although but twenty-three years old he was inspector of his precinct in that state at Grant's second election in 1872.

Returning later to Indiana, he served two terms as trustee of his native township, and in 1880 was nominated for county recorder, but a decision of the supreme court having incidentally deferred recorders elections for two years, Mr. Elliott came to Indianapolis in May, 1881, and took service under Postmaster Wildman (a relative), and has served under nine postmasters, working his way up from the lower grades and reaching his present important position many years ago.

Mr. Elliott is a stanch Republican and a member of the Marion Club, but has a host of friends in all parties.

David McClure Elliott and Miss Martha Pressly were married in May, 1891, she being a native of Kosciusko County, Indiana, and the youngest daughter of Dr. Samuel Pressly, who was in his day a prominent physician of northern Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott have no children of their own, but their home is kept lively by numerous nieces and nephews, as Mr. Elliott has been guardian for several families of orphans. Their home is at 2241 Talbott avenue, and both are active members of First United Presbyterian Church.

EVERTS, Frank C., real estate; born, Indianapolis, Aug. 2, 1876; son of Fred D. and Louise (Snyder) Everts; educated in public schools of Indianapolis and Detroit up to 1889; married at Chicago, Apr. 23, 1898, Elizabeth Weber (now deceased). Began active career in printing business with Detroit Evening News, 1890; resigned on account of ill health and traveled for one year, locating in Chicago, 1892, and entered insurance business; assistant superintendent Prudential Life Insurance Co. until 1898; then manager Insurance Department of George Dreblow & Co., real estate, insurance and mortgage bankers, 1898-1900; acted as traveling salesman for advertising specialty house for one year and 9 months and was with National Life Insurance Co. of Des Moines, Ia., selling bonds of the company, with headquarters in Chicago; returned to Detroit, 1904, and became salesman for The Gerard, Stormfeltz, Loveley Co., dealers in all branches of real estate, superintendent, 1905, and since Apr. 23, 1907, has been general manager for the company. Republican. Member Masonic order, Independent Workmen. Recreation: Boating. Office: 76-78 Griswold Bldg. Residence: 28 Fairbanks St.
Submitted by Christine Walters
Source: "The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908"

FITZHUGH, Marie Luvernia, blind dramatic soprano, elocutionist; born at St. Louts, Mo.. June 15, 1886; daughter of William Grant and Nancy (White) Fitzhugh; ed. Missouri School for the Blind; unmarried. Began as prima donna, 1905; since has conducted musical entertainments In nearly all principal cities in the U. S. and Canada; sings in three different languages, and repertoire embraces songs sung by leading artists; plays the piano, recites pantomine, operates typewriter, knits, sews and does crochet work; is totally blind and in the diversity of her accomplishments is in many respects the equal of Helen Keller; leading artist of The Fitzhugh Concert Co. Baptist. Member Sisters of Mysterious Ten. Address: 541 N. Dearborn St., Indianapolis, Ind.

HAMLETT, James Arthur, clergyman, editor; born at Henderson, Tenn., Apr. 10, 1882; ed. Lano College, Jackson, Tenn., Washburn College, Topeka, Kan.; married Lena A. Hercey. of Baldwyn, Miss., Mar., 1904; 4 children: J. Arthur, Jr., Esther B., Annie Mai, William Oliver. Entered Methodist ministry. 1904; pastor at Mason, Tenn., 1904-5, Dresden, 1906-7, Topeka, Kan., 1908-14; established Western Trumpet, 1908; editor Western Index, 1910-14, and Christian Index, Jackson, Tenn., since 1914; elected member executive committee in John Herron Art School, Indianapolis, 1910-14; married Georgia A. Howard, of Indianapolis, July 20, 1914. Painted the portrait of George L. Knox, editor the Freeman, Indianapolis, which was purchased by Mme. C. J. Walker and presented to the Colored Y. M. C. A.; painted portrait of Rev. Morris Lewis, pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church, now owned by the congregation; his "Peoni Study" was purchased by class of 1914 and presented to School No. 64, Indianapolis; his "Still Life" painting won honorable mention at the Missouri Art Assn., 1913. Methodist. Member Society of Indiana Artists. Home: 323 S. Oakland Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.

HOWARD, John Dalphin, editor, publisher; born at Shelbyville, Ky., May 23, 1869; son of John and Delia Belle (Board) Howard; grad. Scribner High School, New Albany, Ind., 1893; married Anna Marie Everett, of Mt. Sterling. Ky., at Milwaukee, Wis., June 7, 1909. Began as traveling representative for Indianapolis Freeman, 1895, later made advertising manager; was editor and pub. National Domestic Magazine, 1896-8; founded the Indianapolis Ledger, 1912, a newspaper which shows his own personality and ideas. Author: Know Thy Self (a narrative of crime and adventure which was published serially for more than a year In the Indianapolis Freeman); Delma (a short story). Address: 405 Muskingum, St., Indianapolis, Ind.

HUMMONS, Henry Lytle, physician; born at Lexington. Ky., Feb. 25, 1873; son of Thomas N. and Mary E. (McPhoetus) Hummons; grad. Knoxville College, Tenn., 1896; M.D., Medical College of Indiana. 1902; post-graduate work Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass., 1911; married Rose E. Dent, of Springfield, Ohio, Sept 2, 1903; 3 children: Helen, Henry, Thomas Practiced in Indianapolis since Jan. 1, 1903; medical inspector of public schools 2 years; director Lincoln Hospital. Republican. Presbyterian (United). Member Tri-State Medical Society of Ind., Ky. and Ohio, Aescupalian Medical Society of Indianapolis. Home: 840 N. California St. Office: 653 N. West St., Indianapolis, Ind.

HUNTER, Thomas. Began active career at Indianapolis, Ind., 1873, in employ of the merchandising house now know as the Pettis Dry Goods Co., working in a minor position; came to Detroit and in 1892 assisted in organization of Gleen & Hunter, dry goods, which became Hunter, Glenn & Hunter the year following, and in 1899 was changed to Hunter & Hunter. Also member of firm of Hunter & Tripp, Syracuse, NY., and A.S. & T. Hunter, Utica, N.Y. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office 177-181 Woodward Av. Residence: 57 Eliot St.
Submitted by Christine Walters Source: "The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908"

JONES, Gabriel L. special officer, decorator; born in Suraner County, Tenn., Sept. 15, 1858; son of Nimrod and Amanda (Dickerson) Jones; grad. high school. 1882, normal, 1883, at Indianapolis, Ind.; married Ailaide Turner, of Summerville, (Mich), Aug. 26, 1885; 2 children: Ralph E., Benjamin II. Teacher public schools of Indianapolls, 1883-90; deputy internal collector. 1890-4; clerk in county recorders office, 1894-1901; city policeman, 1901-4; special officer In Federal Building since 1905; proprietor house decorating business. Republican; member Indiana House of Representatives, 1897-8. African Methodist. 32d degree Mason; member Odd Fellows. Address: 1222 W. 25th St., Indianapolis, Indiana.

NUNN, Charles Sherman, gardener, commission merchant; born at Raleigh, N. C, Nov. 24, 1866; son of James R. and Francis Nunn; attended public school 1 year, Indianapolis, Ind.; married, 1885; widower; 3 children: Arthur. Samuel, Rebecca. Began as truck farmer, Indianapolis, 1887; now owner of 16-acre farm and leases 50 acres for market gardening; president Charles S. Nunn Co., wholesalers and shippers; owner of 8 rental properties in Indianapolis, stock in two banks and one insurance company. Progressive. African Methodist. Mason; member Odd Fellows, National Negro Business League, Colored Business Men's Club of Indianapolls. Address: Haughville R. R. 18, Indianapolis, Ind.

PRESTON, Charles Marvin, lawyer; born, Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 30, 1873; son of Spencer Nathaniel and Mary Eleanor (Hess) Preston; educated in Detroit high school, graduating, 1894, and Law Department, University of Michigan, LL.B., 1898. Began practice as member of firm of Atkinson, Kennary & Preston; now practicing alone. Owner of The C.M. Preston Insurance Agency, general insurance. Member Sons of American Revolution,. Republican as to politics; Episcopalian in religious affiliation. Member Lambda Sigma and Phi Delta Theta. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: Boating, golf. Office: 922-924 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 488 Cass Av.
Submitted by Christine Walters Source: "The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908"

RANSOM, Freeman Bailey, lawyer; born at Grenada, Miss., July 7, 1884; son of Clem and Louise Ransom; grad. Walden Univ. Law Dept.. Nashville, Tenn., 1908; read law at Columbia, Md.; student Columbia Univ., New York; married Nettle L. Cox. of Jackson. Miss., July 31, 1912; 1 child: Frank B. Admitted to Ind. bar, 1910; member Arm of Browden & Ransom. Indianapolis, 1910-12; practiced alone since Jan. 1, 1912; attorney for Colored Y. M. C. A.. Madam. C. J. Walker Mfg. Co., Dr. E. N. Perkins Cream Float Soap Mfg. Co., Indianapolis branch National Assn. Advancement Colored People; attorney and director Frederick Douglass Life Ins. Co. Republican. African Methodist. Mason; member Knights of Pythias. Home: 828 N. California St. Office: 46 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, Indiana.

REESE, Carl, purchasing gent; born, Indianapolis, Ind., 1861; son of Henry and Johanna (Witte) Reese; educated in Indianapolis public schools and at Gymnasium, Bremen, Germany; married at Detroit, 186, Katharine Wagner. On return from Germany, 1880, entered leaf tobacco business, continuing for two years; started in wholesale grocery business, 1882, and continued for fourteen years; president of the Modern Match Co., Detroit, and Preferred Match Co., Baltimore, Ohio, for five years; has been purchasing agent and assistant treasurer, trussed Concrete Steel Co., since 1907; treasurer Payette, Reese & Co. Republican. Protestant. Club: Harmonie. Office: 58-60 Lafayette Blvd. Residence: 40 Rowena St.
Submitted by Christine Walters Source: "The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908"

A close observer, in studying the history of the advancement and development of the city of Indianapolis, will find golden threads running through the web and woof of events of the past years. These are indicative of the lives of those men whose public spirit and energy have made her first among the cities, and give her a conspicuous place among the commercial marts of the world. A true representative of such men is found in one whose career inspires this brief notice, Mr. Anton  Schmidt, now councilman for the fourteenth ward, was born in Germany, September 12, 1846, and his parents, Charles and Louise (Brunk) Schmidt, both of whom were natives of that country, received their final summons in that State. Anton grew to manhood in Geilnan, Germany, and like many of his countrymen decided to make his future home in the United States. In 18666 he took passage for this country, landed in New York City, and came direct to Indianapolis where he worked in the California House. Ambitious and persevering he worked at anything that would bring him in an honest living, and in this manner gained a solid footing. He has been a resident of Indianapolis for twenty-six years and in business for himself for twenty years. Success has crowned his efforts and he is today one of the prominent men of Indianapolis. He was elected a member of the city council in 1891 and it is safe to say that in the discharge of the duties of that position his course will redound to the credit of himself and the present city government. He is a stockholder in the Shelby Street Building and Loan Association of which he is president, and socially is a member of the K. of H. His first marriage was to Miss Minnie Brocksmith, and his second to Miss Lizzie Schaub. Five children have blessed these unions - Louis, Hattie, Carrie, Lydia and Louise. A Democrat in his political views, Mr Schmidt has ever espoused the principles of that party.
Source: Pictorial and Biographical Memoirs, Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana, Chicago 1893 Goodspeed Brothers, Publishers, book in possession of Ruth Schnell, page 154 Memoirs of Indianapolis shows: (contributed by SEASHELLGRAM@aol.com)

SCOTT, William Edoward (sic), artist; born at Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 11, 1884; son of Edward M. and Caroline (Russell) Scott; graduated Manual Training High School, Indianapolis, 1903; studied In Art Institute of Chicago, 1904; student, Julian Academy, 1912, Collorlesse School. Paris, France, 1913; pupil of Henry Ossawa Tanner, of Trepled-par-Etaples, France. Painter of religious and character pictures; has about 20 mural paintings in schools of Indianapolis, Ind.. and Evanston, Ill.; exhibited in Europe, 1910-11, 12, in Salone, Paris, 1912. 14 Awards: two poster prizes, 1904; Frederick Magnus Brand prizes. Art Institute of Chicago, 1907, 8. 9; scholarship, Toquet. France. 1914; Tanquery prize, Salone de Picardle, Paris, 1914; sold picture to government of Argentine Republic; won honorable mention at the Salon In Paris. Address: 1124 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.

SHELTON, James N., undertaker; born at Cbarlestown, Ind., June 12, 1872; son of Henry H. and Sallie (Smith) Shelton; attended public schools, Indianapolis; student Harvey Medical College, Chicago, 111.; grad. Chicago School of Embalming, 1900; married Mayme E. Pettiford, of Franklin, Ind., Nov. 28, 1895; 1 child: Z. Marion. Member undertaking firm of Morgan & Shelton, Indianapolis, 1901-5, firm of Shelton & Willis, 1905-14; funeral director and embalmer in own name since 1914; stockholder In Indianapolis Casket Co.; director Sunllte Insurance Co., Smartt Auto & Mfg. Co., Colored Pythian Savings & Loan Co., Colored Pythian Castle Hall Assn. Contributor to Herron Art Institute. Was deputy assessor in Marion County 12 years; assistant door-keeper Republican National Convention, Chicago. III.. assistant sergt-at-arms 1898 and alternate delegate from Ind. 1912. Baptist 32d degree Mason; past grand chancellor Knights of Pythias of Ind.; member Odd Fellows, Elks. Household or Ruth. Court of Calanthe Club: Alexander Dumas. Home: 516 N. California St. Office: 418 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.

STEWART, George Pheldon, editor, publisher; bom at Vincennes. Ind., Mar. 13. 1874; son of William H. and Josephine (Placeau) Stewart; grad. Vincennes High School. 1891: married Frances Caldwell, of Indianapolis, Sept. 28, 1898; 4 children Joyce C, Marcus C, Fredonia H.. Clarence P. Founded In 1896, and since editor and publisher The Indianapolis Recorder; is owner only printing office operated by colored people In Indianapolis; employs 10 people regularly; secrotary and trans. Rankins Mfg. Co. Republican. African Methodist. Home: 1138 Fayette St. Office: Pythian Temple Bldg., 240 W. Walnut St.. Indianapolis, Indiana.

One of the prominent citizens of Helena, Montana, is Leslie Sulgrove, who has spent thirty-two years of a busy, useful life in this state, having identified himself with its growing interests, and in many ways has contributed to its development and prestige. In public life he is known as a strong and aggressive worker in the uplift of the community. He has always been an active practical reformer and all of the varied responsibilities which he has assumed since coming to Montana in the territorial days, have been advanced by his accurate, vigorous efforts.

His parents, Berry R. Sulgrove, and Mary M. (Jameson) Sulgrove were both born in Indiana, and were married at, and lived in Indianapolis, where the subject of this sketch, the oldest of four sons, was born on February, 7, 1854. The mother came from a noted Virginia, colonial, family which came west with the early emigrants, and settled on the banks of the Ohio, in Jefferson county, where her father, Thomas Jameson, had large holdings, and who was the first to introduce the culture of silk in the then far west. Her grandfather, Thomas Jameson was born in 1732, the same year as George Washington, served under the latter in the Revolution and died some years after her birth. The father was the son of James Sulgrove, a prominent leather merchant, whose family came from colonial North Carolina and settled near the future capital. Their ancestry dates back to long before the building of the "Sulgrove Manor'' house upon the old estate of that name, near the town of Banbury, England, which was confiscated by Henry VIII., and afterwards granted to a Washington family, supposed to be the ancestors of George Washington, and occupied by them for nearly a century. Yet, notwithstanding this fact, the solid built ancient home has retained the original Sulgrove family name, during the four hundred years of its existence, and is still used, unchanged, as the manor house.

Berry Sulgrove was a special protege of Alexander Campbell, of the noted Bethany College, from which he was graduated with the highest honors, and early gained the distinction of one of the most intellectual men of the country. Forsaking the law for which he had been trained, thereby following a family precedent, he entered upon a literary career, drifting into journalism, when it meant more than news gathering and became famous as one of the editors of that period. He was considered a wise political adviser, and was the greatest political writer the Hoosier state has produced and as the editor of the Journal was a power in keeping it loyal during the Rebellion. He was a historian of note and wrote the history of "Indiana in the War;" "Holloway's Indianapolis;" "History of Marion County," and, many sketches of early days. A keen observer and omnivorous reader, he wrote well on any subject and was the author of countless special articles for all sorts of periodicals. A deep student of the original classics and familiar with the whole field of literature his acquirement were well digested and the result was an epigrammatic style, with language clean, clear and compact, and exact in statement, which has made his writings the subject of much study and selections from them are used as textbooks in the public schools of his native state.

It is the natural result of the inherited traits of such an illustrious sire that the son, Leslie, should become so well known for his remarkable memory, wide reading, and the great range of his accomplishments, and that he should in his school days and always after have been devoted to literature. His tastes include nearly everything that has value to existence but from childhood he has favored more the sciences, chiefly chemistry and biology. As a schoolboy he gained fame as an entomologist and his collection of insects was awarded the state prize for excellence and completeness. He strove to make our native silks of commercial value and exhaustively studied the subject. He was a born naturalist and has always loved to freely roam in the forest depths. As a schoolboy he had as an associate and mentor the afterwards celebrated botanist. John Muir and later was the intimate friend and assistant of Dr. Harvey W. Wiley and between them has existed the strongest mutual admiration. As a writer on many subjects, more particularly the sciences, music and the drama, Mr. Sulgrove made quite a name while employed on the various papers of his native city and was quoted as an authority on almost everything connected with outdoor life, and noted as an athlete of great skill and strength. An intense longing for the highlands and tiring of the journalistic life led him to abandon the fiat valley land for the mountains and brought him to Montana before the advent of the railroads. Here he was deeply interested in all that was included in the country and this interest has never abated. His pursuits were varied and he was assayer, laborer, prospector, blacksmith, for which his mechanical bent made him well fitted, surveyor and printer. Drifting back into the news line he edited a paper in Butte called the Daily Labor Union, of which his chief remainder and sole remuneration is a stock certificate. Coming to Helena as a legislative reporter for Butte papers he became a syndicate correspondent and was employed on the Herald, the In-dependent, and later on other publications. After taking part in helping to survey some of the little known portions of the territory he served as clerk of the old first district court at Miles City, when the United States court was held there by the late Judge John Coburn. Upon the change in politics Mr. Sulgrove again entered the newspaper field and built up the Montana Stock Journal, which later developed into four different organs of various interests, and at all times since he has kept in touch with the fraternity and is still active in a literary way.

Mr. Sulgrove has filled official positions with credit and in whatsoever he has served his varied abilities and acquirement have aided in doing well whatever he has undertaken.

He was public librarian of Helena for many years and his literary tastes, knowledge of books and newspaper experience peculiarly adapted him for the position and taking charge of this institution when it was practically defunct he reorganized and advanced it until the public library was the center of literary interest in the capital city and it became of such value to the community by his urbane official work that on the reputation he gained for it was reared the present public library building which, through lodge, labor and other interests, obstructing better plans, forced on the city the insufficient edifice which was used as an adjunct to pull a public auditorium from its scanty treasury. But whatever the merits the plan has since disclosed its inception was due to the splendid work of its hardworking librarian. In the position of health officer Mr. Sulgrove had the advantage of early medical studies supplemented by handily acquired legal knowledge and hard study and brought all of these to bear upon reforming and renewing the efficiency of the health department, in which he was singularly successful and was highly complimented in many ways for his ability in handling contagious disease epidemics, upon which he was considered an authority. He was instrumental in putting the city in good shape and also in establishing the present garbage system. His chief work of which he is most proud is the present county hospital for contagious diseases, the erection of which was due solely to his patient and persistent efforts in behalf of the afflicted.

Mr. Sulgrove still maintains an active interest in all surroundings and does not abate his studies nor athletic work despite that he is verging on three score years. He is as in the past devoted to the Bible, Shakespeare and the Arabian Nights and of these works he has fine collections and of the last one of the best in the country ; oriental literature having always appealed to him.

Mr. Sulgrove has always taken a deep interest in the welfare of the young men of the community and when there was an organization for their benefit he was prominent in its work and even now so enthusiastic is he in their behalf that he devotes much of his time to their physical advancement and keeps in touch through the Athletic Club of which he is the manager, and, in other ways labors for their betterment. In politics he is a Republican but free in his expression. He cares nothing for lodge affairs and the only order to which he belongs is the Montana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, of which he has been for many years the secretary and also president. Mr. Sulgrove was married in 1885 to Miss Sophia C. Dithmer, at Indianapolis, and returning to the Treasure state has since made Helena his home. There are two children, Miss Mary Agnes Sulgrove, and Leslie Berry Sulgrove, a graduate of the Indiana Law school, and now a practicing lawyer in Helena. Mrs. Sulgrove is an enthusiastic worker in the order of the Eastern Star and in the church, and the family is socially in high standing in the capital city.

Source: the History of Montana by Helen Fitzgerald Sanders Volume 3 1913

WALKER, Mme, C. J., manufacturer, hair culturlst; born at Delta, La., Dec. 23, 1867; daughter of Owen and Minerva Breedlove; orphan at age 6 yrs., married at 14, widow when 20 years of age; 1 child: Ledla (Mrs.John B. Robinson); educated in night school at St. Louis, Mo. Began to introduce hair growing preparation, 1905; remained in Denver, Colo., 1 year, then traveled 2 years; located in Pittsburgh. Pa., 1908, but left business In charge of daughter and continued selling product on the road; finally settled at Indianapolis, Ind., 1910; now president Mme. C. J. Walker Mfg. Co.; has large laboratory, employs about 2,000 agents, annual business exceeds $50,000. owns $10,000 home; regarded leading colored business woman In U. S.; gave $1,000 to Y. M. C. A. building fund, Indianapolis, and has contributed to other worthy causes. African Methodist. Member Indianapolis Negro Business League. Household of Ruth, Court of Calanthe, Elizabeth Council, Woman's Council. Address: 640 N. West St., Indianapolis, Ind.

WILLIS. Lucas B., undertaker; born at Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 3, 1874; son of Samuel and Apperllne (Reynolds) Willis; attended public school to 1888; grad. Mass. College of Embalming, Boston, 1898; post-grad, work at Renouard Training School for Embalming; married Cora L. Christy, of Indianapolis, Ind., May 9, 1903. Began undertaking business with Thomas K. Robb, Frankfort, 1897; removed to Indianapolis, 1900; associated with C. M. C. Willis to 1904; member undertaking firm of Shelton & Willis, 1904-10; In business for self since 1910. Republican. African Methodist. Mason; member Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Court of Calantbe. Club: Lotus (president). Address: 413 W. Michigan St, Indianapolis, Ind.