tional interests of this locality; in fact has been a zealous worker for education and Christianity. He has been a consistent member of the M. E. Church, South, since 1871, and has been a liberal contributor and worker for the cause. Mr. Phillips is now giving his entire attention to the farm, and is in possession of a neat and well appointed home, and keenly appreciates the joys and comforts of life.

W. C. RILEY, M. D.

Houstonia. Among the many members of the medical profession no man has done more to alleviate the sufferings of the people than has Dr. W. C. Riley. He was born about fifteen miles southeast of Paris, Ky., on the 18th of June, 1817. His father, Samuel Riley, was a native of Westmoreland, Penn., and moved to Kentucky in 1800. Our subject's early youth was spent on a farm. When he was about twenty-five years of age he entered the Transylvania Medical College of Lexington, Ky., and afterwards graduated in the Medical University of St. Louis during its session of 1842-43. In 1826 his father moved to Callaway County, Mo. He soon began practice in Cooper County, among the early physicians of that county. He was then married in 1845, to Miss Eliza D. McArthur, daughter of the late Captain Chas. McArthur. In 1846 he returned to Callaway County, purchased a farm, and in 1854 he came to Pettis County, and was located on a farm about seven miles southwest of Houstonia. Here he practiced his profession. His field was a large one. He served all alike, and many are the early settlers who have cause to remember his generosity. At the breaking out of the war the doctor was in possession of a large farm, and in consequence of the disturbed state of affairs, he removed from the county in Feb., 1862, to avoid the danger consequent to himself and family. He returned to Callaway County and practiced his profession there in connection with farming until 1875, when he moved to Mexico, and remained there until 1879. He was there conducting a large drug store and practice. In the spring of 1879 he returned to Houstonia, and once more took up his old business. The Doctor is a man who has done much for the good of his fellow beings, and has a family of five children, all of whom are living. He has given them all the benefits of a liberal education and culture; Dr. Chas. A. Riley, a graduate of Missouri University, now practicing in Rockville, and is an eminent physician; Dr. Samuel M. Riley, an eminent dentist of Paris, Monroe, Co., Dr. Benjamin S., of Houstonia, a prominent dentist; Lulu, J. Riley, a graduate of Hardin College, of Mexico; John M., who remains with him. The doctor is a Mason of high standing, and is closely allied with their interests. He has devoted his attention to the pursuit of his profession, and has built up a reputation for skill and honesty, which is a credit. to his home.

JOSIAH SCOTT.

Farmer and stock raiser; post-office, Houstonia. He is a native of Ohio, born in Jefferson County, Nov. 20, 1835. In the autumn of 1859 he came west and stopped a little time in Jersey County, Ill. In February, 1860, he arrived in Pettis County, locating on his present farm, which he continued to improve till the breaking out of the civil war. He enlisted in the Federal army, Company B, Seventh Missouri Cavalry, March 8, 1862, and served until 1865. During his military service he engaged on many hotly contested fields. Soon after his enlistment he was prostrated with typhoid fever and remained in the hospital about ninety days, then again joined his command. Since his discharge from the army he has given his whole attention to the pursuits of the farm, and is now in possession of one of the most desirable stock and grain farms in Pettis County. It consists of 360 acres, beautifully located, unsurpassed for fertility and productiveness, provided with good buildings, and elegant and commodious dwelling, built in 1878 at a cost of about $2,000, a view of which is given in this book. His farm is well watered, drained and under a high state of cultivation. This year (1882) he has a fine crop of one hundred acres of wheat, large crop of corn and fifty acres of oats. His father, Andrew Scott, was born near Belfast, Ireland, dying in Ohio in 1848. His mother, Alice Scott, nee Thompson, was also a native of Ireland, dying in Ohio when Josiah was a child. Mr. Scott was married in January, 1865, to Miss Mary A. Jones, daughter of Lewis Jones, one of the early settlers of this county. She was born in Virginia, Feb. 23, 1840, being next the youngest of a family of four sons and three daughters, five of whom are now living in this county. They have two bright and intelligent sons, Wesley Sherman, born November, 1865, and Thomas Lewis, born June 10, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are highly respected for their many admirable qualities.

J. J. SCOTT.

Stock raiser and farmer. A son of Joseph Scott, who was one of the first settlers of this county. Our subject, J. J. Scott, was born in Pettis County, Mo., 1835. His boyhood was spent amid the pioneer scenes of the county's primitive days. Agricultural pursuits and kindred duties formed his occupations until he was about eighteen years of age, when he made a visit to Texas, remaining about five months on the frontier of that State, and then returned to his home. In the winter of 1865 he moved to Iowa, locating in Fremont County, and after one season spent there in farming, he returned to this county. In 1867 he purchased land in Bates County, Mo., and was there engaged in farming until 1872, when he once more came to Pettis, and in 1874 settled on his present farm, which consists of a well improved tract, 182 acres, with good commodious buildings.

FARM-RESIDENCE OF JOSIAH SCOTT, HUSTONIA, MO.

He owns another valuable farm about three miles distant, consisting of 250 acres. He is largely engaged in stock raising and is considered very successful. He was married in Pettis County, Jan. 28, 1858, to Miss Henrietta J. Weathers. She is a native of Kentucky, a daughter of Wm. Weathers, one of the pioneer settlers. This union has brought them nine children, eight of whom are now living: Allie M. J., wife of R. F. Keels; Eveline J., Mrs. T. J. McIlvane, Rush M., Louetta C., Susan I., Harmon Y., Nancy E. and Martha A. and Winfred, deceased. Mr. Scott is a a selfmade man in every respect, and has accumulated his possessions by his own industry and perseverance.

M. D. SCOTT.

Farmer; post-office, Hughesville. A prosperous and energetic farmer. He is a son of the late Adam Scott, and a grandson of Joseph Scott, one of the pioneers of the county. Our subject was born in Pettis County, June 12, 1843. He has made farming his vocation since his youth, and has now a valuable farm of eighty acres, nearly all under cultivation. He enjoys the comforts of a neat comfortable dwelling. He was married in Pettis County in 1876 to Miss R. C. Ramey, a native of Pettis, and a daughter of John Ramey, one of the early settlers. This union has brought them two bright children, Adam and John.

HARRISON SICKLER.

Proprietor of the Peacock Coal Mine, section 28; post-office, Hughesville. This enterprising citizen is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born on the 11th day of October, 1825. His early youth was spent in learning the blacksmith trade, and when he was the at age of twenty he engaged in mining coal, and has since made it a study, and it can be truthfully said that no man in Pettis County has a better knowledge of that business than Mr. Sickler. In the autumn of 1877 he came to this county and soon purchased a farm of 160 acres, which he has brought under a high state of cultivation. It is among the most productive tarms of this township, as well as being underlaid with an incalculable wealth of coal. In the spring of 1881 he opened his present mine, "The Peacock," which is now yielding large quantities of what is said by many to be the best coal in Pettis County. Mr. Sickler is fast gaining a large trade in this line as the superior quality of the product of his mine is being recognized by a large number of the citizens of the surrounding country. In fact he has now gained a business that brings him in a liberal revenue. He was the first to prospect for coal in this locality, and may be considered the pioneer miner of a district that a few years hence will equal the famous mines of his native State. The quality and price of the product of the