O. W. GRAHAM, proprietor of the Graham Planing Mill at the corner of Second avenue and Thirteenth street, manufactures sash, doors and blinds, does all kinds of scroll-sawing and turns out finished woodwork in general. The mill was established in January, 1890, being removed to this point from Washington avenue, and was first conducted by the firm of Graham & Cody. July 8 following Mr. GRAHAM assumed full control. The factory, occupying two lots, is one of the largest and best equipped in the city.

Mr. GRAHAM has been a resident of Council Bluffs since March, 1888, removing from his farm in Washington Township, this county, where he had been a resident thirteen years, upon a good farm of 200 acres, which he had improved from its original wild condition. He still owns it and keeps it in good order.

He was born August 4, 1850, in Yates County, New York, and reared to farm life, and early learned the carpenter's trade, which he ever afterward followed except when he was upon the farm mentioned. His parents, Lewis B. and Pamelia (GREEN) GRAHAM, were also natives of New York State and of Scotch and Welsh origin. His father is still living, very old, at Pen Yan, that State; his mother is deceased. After reaching manhood he moved to Clinton, Iowa.

December 9, 1874, at Hampton, Rock Island County, Illinois, he married Miss Lottie WELLS, daughter of John and Mary (McMURPHY) WELLS, who were among the early settlers of Hampton.

Mr. and Mrs. GRAHAM have two children: Pamelia and Edgar. Mr. GRAHAM is a Republican in his political views and an Odd Fellow.

Contributed By: Mona Sarratt-Knight