J. L. TEMPLETON, Marshal of Council Bluffs, was elected to his present position in March, 1890. She (error) is a native of Missouri, born April 11, 1855, son of James M. Templeton. His parents came to Council Bluff in 1863, where he was reared and educated in the public schools.

While a youth he learned the cigar business, with which he has since been connected. In 1882 he established a cigar manufactory and store, No. 550, West Broad Street. He carries a full line or manufacturers' supplies, and is doing a fine business.

In 1871 he joined the city Fire Department, and was Chief of the same during the years 1882, '83 and '84 and also during 1887 and '88.' He was one of the organizers of the paid Fire Department, and was the first Chief. Mr. Templeton has been considered one of the most successful chiefs of this order in the West. He is a member of the National Association of Fire Engineers, and was a delegate to the convention of the same held in Detroit, Michigan, in 1890. He is also a member of the State Firemen's Association, being its Vice-president.

Mr. Templeton is associated with the I.O.O.F., Hawkeye Lodge, No. 184. Politically he is a stanch Democrat and takes an active interest in political matters. When he was elected Marshal he received the largest majority ever cast in Council Bluffs.

March 2, 1880, Mr. Templeton married Miss Ella Lamb, a native of Wisconsin. Her death occurred in November, 1882, at the age of twenty-four years.