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able, but was later paid by the Albion Commercial Club. The camp was given his name.

Prominent in political life over a long period of time, Dr. Barns was twice elected county commissioner of Boone County. In that capacity he opened most of the hilly roads surrounding Albion, and made many dry run bridges. His brother commissioners backed his leadership, and when a cash basis was attained Dr. Barns quit the job. He was nominated for lieutenant governor in 1920, and was defeated; was unsuccessful candidate for state senator from Boone, Antelope and Greeley once by six votes, which on the recount was reduced to three. On the no license ticket he was candidate for mayor of Albion three times, was defeated twice and elected once. Prior to that he had served as chairman of the village board.

On June 24, 1871, Dr. Barns was united in marriage to Isabelle Smith, in Berrien County, Michigan. Mrs. Barns, who was born in London, England, February 21, 1852, came to New York State with her parents as an infant. They lived there until she was about thirteen, when they removed to La Porte County, Indiana. Of this marriage there are four children: Frank Milan, born July 5, 1877, who married Ruth Burch; Viola Florence, born August 28, 1885; Ruby Eliza, born February 12, 1889, who married Samuel C. Waugh; and Donald Grover, born May 21, 1892, who married Margaret McGregor.

Dr. Barns desired his children to become farmers, but it was not to be. Frank graduated in both medicine and dentistry and became professor of head surgery in the Omaha Dental College. He practiced in Omaha, some years, and entered war service as a lieutenant. Promoted to captain and later to major, he was transferred from the base hospital at Houston, Texas, overseas as general surgeon. There he had command of surgical unit No. 7 which followed the battle front and operated on those sent back from the lines. He was in advance sector from Memorial Day to Armistice Day, and thereafter had charge of hospitals in different parts of France. Returning, he was married and settled in Albion, where he enjoys an extensive clinical practice. They have a son and a daughter.

Viola is professor of history at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. She has four degrees, three from Nebraska, and her Doctor of Philosophy from Yale. After majoring in composition in music, and receiving her Bachelor's degree in English, she became an instructor in history at the University of Nebraska. She was a Phi Beta Kappa there, and winner of scholarships, is the author of a history book The Dominion of New England, and has several others now in preparation. For several years she was abroad engaged in research work, mostly in London. She has had several fellowships, from June, 1930, to September, 1931, being employed in research work in London, on furlough from college. She has also had a Guggenheim Foundation fellowship.

Ruby received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Nebraska, taught one year in Nebraska schools, and married Samuel C. Waugh, a college classmate. He is now trust officer for the First Trust Company of Lincoln. They have a thirteen year old daughter.

Donald was a Phi Beta Kappa student at Nebraska, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree and a scholarship to Harvard. There be received his Master's and Doctor's degrees. He taught for a time in the Milton Academy in Boston, and has spent several years in research work in London. In 1922, he was given a traveling fellowship, spent many months at the University of London, the University of Paris, and Cambridge University, finishing at King's College. In 1929 he was given at Guggenheim Foundation fellowship, and has a book in preparation. He was professor of history several years at the University of Oregon, and this year is filling the same position at the University of Washington. His wife, Margaret McGregor of Northhampton, Massachusetts, was also a college worker at the University of Oregon.

Dr. Barns has written several hooks, the best known being The Sod House, published in 1930, His first newspaper work began in 1885, when he became owner of the Albion Argus. He was a charter member of the first national bank established in Boone County, and served as director in the First National Bank of Albion 37 years, and about 10 years as vice president. He is a Mason, a Modern Woodman of America, a member of the Nebraska State Historical Society and a life member of The Nebraskana Society. Residence: Madison.

Charles Cecil Barr

Charles Cecil Barr, physician and surgeon of distinction in Madison County, Nebraska, has been a resident of this state for the past 24 years. He was born at Akron, Iowa, July 12, 1884, the son of David and Sarah Barr His father, who was born at sea in 1845, and died at Sioux City, Iowa, in 1928, was a merchant; whose ancestry was Scotch. His mother died at Waterloo, Iowa, in 1912.

Dr. Barr was graduated from the Sioux City High School in 1903, received the Doctor of Medicine Degree at Sioux City College, 1907, and was awarded membership in the American College of Surgeons in 1930; he held a fellowship in the American College of Surgeons and is a member of Theta Kappa Psi.

At this time Dr. Barr is chief of the surgical staff a Tilden Hospital, Tilden, Nebraska. He is the author of various articles published in medical journals: Report of a Case of Diabetes Insipidus With a Peculiar Complication, Nebraska State Medical Journal (1924) ; and Carcinoma of Stomach in Young Adults, Nebraska State Medical Journal (1928).

He holds membership in the Tilden Country Club, the Public Library Board, the Lions Club, Red Cross, and the Nebraskana Society. He is a Master Mason, holding membership in the Shrine and Scottish Rite bodies, and is a member of the Odd Fellows and Elks. His professional organizations include: Five County Medical Society; Nebraska State Medical Society; Elkhorn Medical Society; American Medical Association; and the American College of Surgeons. His favorite sport is golfing, and his hobby is wood work and cabinet making.

For many years Dr. Barr has been very active in civic affairs of his community, having served on the town board and as mayor for tour years. During his term as mayor, the village of Tilden was made a city of the second class, mainly through his efforts.

On May 15, 1908, he married Rosa Belle Long, of Sioux City, Iowa. at Dakota City, Nebraska. Mrs. Barr, who was born at Lyons, Nebraska, February 26, 1882, is the daughter of native Missourians. They have four children: Dorothy C., born January 3, 1910; Gwendolyn G., born June 13, 1912; Carl Cecil, born June 21, 1915; and Robert Earl, born February 24, 1920. Ruth, who is an adopted child, was the daughter of Mrs. Lucy Collins, a sister of Mrs. Barr; she was graduated from the University of Nebraska, in 1930. Dorothy received the R. N. degree at the University of Nebraska in 1930. Mrs. Barr holds membership in the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors, besides other local clubs. Residence: Tilden.

Everett Morrison Barr

Everett M. Barr was born at Liberty, Pawnee County, Nebraska, November 7, 1895. His father, John David Barr, was a farmer, banker, and political leader of Nebraska. Of Scotch ancestry, he was born at Hanover, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, April 16, 1858, and died at Beatrice, Nebraska, October 20, 1928. He served as state senator from 1918 to 1920, and from 1922 to 1924.

Mary Elizabeth (Morrison) Barr, mother of Everett Barr, was born of Scotch-Irish parents at LaPrairie Illinois, December 5, 1867, and died at Excelsior Springs, Missouri, July 3, 1925.

Mr. Barr received his elementary education in the

country schools of Pawnee County after which he was graduated from the Liberty High School, 1914. In June, 1918 he received the B. S. degree from Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri, where he was graduated with the honor Summa Cum Laude. He was awarded the M. S. degree at Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania, in June, 1920. He spent a short time at the University of Colorado, at Boulder. During his stay at Tarkio College he won his letter in football, serving as captain of the team in 1917. He was president of the senior class, 1917-18.

Upon completing his college course Mr. Barr was instructor of chemistry at Washington and Jefferson College for two years. Since that time he has farmed in Nebraska He is a member of the board of directors of Tarkio college, and has been a member of the district school board, of which he is treasurer, since 1927, and is County Commissioner of Pawnee County.

He was married on October 12, 1921, at Washington, Pennsylvania, to Margaret Eleanor Hawkins. She was born June 20. 1898, at Washington, and died at Pawnee City, Nebraska, August 15, 1923. In 1927 he married Vera Colette Duncan, at Albia, Iowa. She was former music instructor of the public school of Perry, Iowa. There are two children: John David, Jr., born August 10, 1923; and Joseph Lee, born June 9, 1929.

Mr. Barr served as a private in the 23rd training battalion, field artillery, in the late war. He is a member of the Red Cross, the American Legion, and the Mission Creek United Presbyterian Church. His favorite sport is football. He is a Republican. Residence: Liberty.

Joseph Barr

Joseph Barr was born at Hanover, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, March 16, 1860, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Williamson) Barr. His father, who was a carpenter, was born in Ireland, and died at Hanover, in September, 1859. His mother was born in Ireland, and died at Liberty, Pawnee County, Nebraska, October, 1884.

Mr. Barr has lived in Nebraska 51 years. He was married at Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1894, to Christina Hancock, who was born at Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. To this union five children were born. They are: Marie, born February 27, 1895; Ross M., born May 2, 1897, who married Ethel Jorgenson; Edna, born February 17, 1899, who married Newell M. Beatty; Lowell C., born March 3, 1901; and Joseph Harold, born April 9, 1911.

He is affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church at Pawnee City, and is a Republican. Residence: Pawnee City.

Ross Morrison Barr

Ross Morrison Barr, farmer and stockman, was born at Liberty, Nebraska, May 2, 1897. His father, Joseph Barr, was born at Hanover, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, March 16, 1860; and his mother Christina Hancock, at Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, October 1, 1871. Joseph Barr is a retired farmer and stockman, is president of the Citizens State Bank of Pawnee City, and has been vice president of the State Bank of Liberty.

Ross M. Barr received his early education in rural school until 1913, and attended Tarkio College where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1922. He took an active part in all campus activities at Tarkio College; was president of the class of 1921; vice president, treasurer and critic of Tarkio Literary Society, editor of Tarkiana, the Tarkio College annual; and president of the Young Men's Christian Association. His interest in athletics has been extensive; he played football at Liberty High School, and both football and baseball at Tarkio College.

On August 12, 1925, his marriage to Ethel Irene Jorgensen was solemnized at Minden, Nebraska. Mrs. Barr, prior to her marriage was a mathematics teacher. She is a daughter of Charles J. and Mary H. Jorgensen, the former a master farmer of Nebraska, in 1929.

Their daughter, Josephine, born November 18, 1927, has a promising future due to the interest and ability of her parents in educational work.

He is a Republican. He is an elder of the Mission Creek United Presbyterian Church of which he was superintendent for three years, and is also a member of The Nebraskana Society. Residence: Liberty.

William Milton Barr

William M. Barr, chemical engineer of Omaha, Nebraska, was born at West Union, Iowa, August 26, 1878, the son of Robinson Alexander Barr and Nancy Fenner (Slocum) Barr. His father, who was an Iowa business man, was born in Pennsylvania, July 6, 1838, and died at Grinnell, Iowa, March 4, 1920; he served in the Civil War for four years. His Scotch ancestors were in America in 1776; his great grandfather served in the Revolution for 7 years; and his grandfather was a soldier in the War of 1812.

His mother was born at Lake Zurich, Illinois, March 23, 1845. Her English ancestors came to America in 1740. She died November 26, 1931.

Mr. Barr was graduated from the high school at Britt, Iowa, in 1894. He holds the following degrees: B. S., University of Iowa, 1902; M. A., Grinnell College, 1904; Ph. D., University of Pennsylvania, 1908. He is a member of Sigma Xi and Phi Gamma Delta. He served as instructor of chemistry at Grinnell College, 1902-05; was assistant instructor of chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, 1905-06; was chemist for the United States Geology Survey, 1906; was Harrison fellow at the University of Pennsylvania 1907-08; was research chemist for the Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, 1908-09; was professor of engineering chemistry at Iowa State College, 1909-11; was superintendent of the Andrews Chemical Works, at Davenport, Iowa, 1911-12; and was manager of the eastern plant of the Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, 1913-16. Since 1916 he has been consulting chemist of the Union Pacific System, and is now assistant to the vice president in charge of operation.

He is the author of articles on water supply, boiler feed water, locomotive materials, alloy steels, and so on. He is a member of the Omaha Engineers Club; the American Chemical Society; the American Institute of Chemical Engineers; the American Water Works Association; the American Society for Testing Metals; and the American Railway Engineering Association. He is a member of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and is a Universalist. His sports are golfing and fishing. He is a Mason. Politically, Mr. Barr is a Republican.

His marriage to Anna M. Lyndall was solemnized at St. Louis, Missouri, March 23, 1909. Mrs. Barr, who was born at New Albany, Indiana, was supervisor of music and teacher of voice and piano. Her ancestors came to America from England before the Revolution. They have one son, William, born July 9, 1918. Residence: Omaha.

Emil John Barry

Emil John Barry, farmer and bank director, residing near Weston, Nebraska, has lived in this community all his life. He was born at Weston, November 10, 1881, the son of Anton and Johanna (Johanson) Barry. His father, who is a farmer, was born at Varberg, Sweden, February 22, 1848. His mother was born at Stockholm, Sweden, and died at Weston, November 1, 1910.

Mr. Barry attended the public schools, and later attended Luther College for a time. He is a director in the Farmers & Merchants Bank at Malmo, Nebraska, and has been a farmer in Saunders County for many years. He is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in which he is a trustee, is a member of the Farmer's Union

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