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about three years old. He is an outstanding resident and one of Thayer County's most successful farmers. Louise (Hamann) Baruth, mother of John, was born in Germany and died at Alexandria, Nebraska, August 26, 1924.

John Baruth's marriage to Emma Proett took place Alexandria, November 22, 1911. She was born at Herman, Missouri, June 15, 1888, and to this union was born two children: Raymond Edward, born November 13, 1912, and Vernon Dwight, born January 29, 1917. Both boys are students and are helpers in their home on the farm.

During the late war Mr. Baruth participated in civilian relief work and in loan drives. He is a member the Red Cross, and an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria. His hobby is mechanics. Mr. Baruth has always been active in the civic organizations of his community and through such splendid efforts was elected to and made a life member of the Nebraskana Society. Mr. Baruth is an independent Republican, however, he has never aspired to any office although he has always been interested in politics. Residence: Alexandria. (Photograph in Album).

Conrad Leslie Baskins

Conrad Leslie Baskins, lawyer, was born at North Platte, Nebraska, January 30, 1889, and is the son of Charles Wesley and Florence Rose (Ranck) Baskins.

His father, who was a locomotive engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad, of Scotch ancestry, was born at Benue, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1860. His wife, Florence Rose, was born at New Columbia, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1853, of French ancestry. The parents are residing at North Platte. Mr. Baskins retired on a pension August 1, 1925.

In June, 1902, Mr. Baskins was graduated from North Platte Schools, and on May 24, 1906, was graduated from North Platte High School. He received the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Arts degrees from Bucknell University, at Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1910 and 1912, respectively, and on June 12, 1913, was awarded the Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nebraska. While at Bucknell he was a member of the football team in 1909.

Admitted to the bar of Nebraska on June 12, 1913, Mr. Baskins has practiced law since that time, and is now a member of the firm Beeler, Crosby and Baskins of North Platte. He is a Democrat.

His marriage to Leah Elizabeth Jenkins was solemnized at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, December 31, 1913. Mrs. Baskins was born at Milton, Pennsylvania, July 28, 1888, and is of Welsh descent. They have two children, Charles William, born July 24, 1920; and Robert Leslie born July 6, 1924.

During the World War, Mr. Baskins served with the 13th training battery of the Field Artillery Reserve Training School at Louisville, Kentucky. He is a member of the American Legion and the Forty and Eight. His fraternal organizations include the Elks, the Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias. His club is the North Platte Country Club. Residence: North Platte. (Photograph in Album).

Arthur Harold Bass

Born at Carleton, Nebraska, December 14, 1905, Arthur Harold Bass is the son of Mayo and Mary Estella (Weinbar) Bass. His father, who is a farmer, was born at Iola, Kansas, January 26, 1872, the son of Zeno Bass, a farmer and banker. His mother was born at Hastings, Iowa. April 30, 1872.

Mr. Bass attended the public schools of Geneva, Nebraska, and in 1924 was graduated from Central City High School. Later he was a student at Nebraska Central College and the University of Nebraska. He was employed as stenographer in the law office of Waring & Waring at Geneva, and in the office of John C. Martin of Central City, Nebraska. During his college days he was employed by the Supreme Court Commission and at this time he is official reporter for the Eleventh Judicial District of Nebraska.

A Republican, he received appointment as secretary to Supreme Judge George A. Eberly serving from 1929 to 1930. He holds membership in the Nebraska Shorthand Reporters Association, the National Shorthand Reporters Association, and the First Christian Church of Grand Island. His fraternal societies are: Masons; and Elks. He is interested in golf and football.

His marriage to Ruby Elnora Nicholas was solemnized at Central City, Nebraska, November 24, 1927. Mrs. Bass, who was born at Palmer, Nebraska, June 23, 1906, is the daughter of A. C. Nicholas who is cashier of the Central City National Bank, and Francina (Campbell) Nicholas. They have two children: Orval, born April 20, 1929; and Merlyn Elaine, born September 29, 1931. Residence: Grand Island.

Charles Kelly Bassett

Charles Kelley Bassett, editor of the Grant County Tribune was born at Abingdon, Illinois, February 24, 1859, and has resided in Nebraska for 27 years. His father, George Bassett, was born in New York State, January 9, 1809, and died at Abingdon, June 17, 1889. He was a general merchant of French and Irish descent. His wife, Nancy, was born in Brown County, Ohio, February 28, 1818, and died at Abingdon, May 1, 1906. Her ancestry was Irish.

Mr. Bassett attended district school and on July 1, 1905, was married to Birdie Belle White at La Moure, North Dakota. Mrs. Bassett was born at Onalaska, Minnesota, July 22, 1878.

Mr. Bassett has been in the newspaper business almost ever since coming to Nebraska, and is also the owner of a moving picture theatre. He started to work in a printing office in 1873, and established his first newspaper at Abingdon, Illinois, in 1877. He is a member of Lions International Club, is a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Shrine. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Eagles, and the Odd Fellows (all degrees, including the degree of chivalry). Residence: Hyannis.

Harvey Theodore Bates

Born at Carleton, Nebraska, October 2, 1881, Harvey Theodore Bates is the son of Walter C. and Mary (Keim) Bates. His father, who was born at Troy, New York, January 17, 1842, died at Carleton, February 24, 1930. He was a well borer, farmer and nurseryman, and a veteran of the Civil War. For eight years prior to his death he had been retired. His wife was born at Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1850, and died at Carleton, January 28, 1930. Her ancestry was German.

Harvey Theodore Bates attended public school, took some work at the University of Nebraska, and completed a course at Lincoln Business College. He also had a course in pharmacy. On October 3, 1906, he was united in marriage to Eva May Miller at Carleton. Mrs. Bates, who is of Pennsylvania German descent, was born at Waterloo, Iowa, June 6, 1882.

Mr. Bates has been a resident of Nebraska for more than forty-nine years, and at the present time is secretary-treasurer of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Thayer County. He is chairman of the Board of Education for District No. 26, and a member of the Progressive Brethren Church of Carleton. Recently he was awarded life membership in the Nebraskana Society. Although Mr. and Mrs. Bates have no children of their own, they have made a home for LaVerne Fitton and her brother Donald Fitton. They also have one adopted daughter, Mary Katherine, born January 30, 1925. Residence: Carleton. (Photograph in Album).

Luke Manning Bates

Luke Manning Bates, newspaper publisher since 1900, was born at Hartford, Connecticut, October 18, 1877. He is the son of John Mallory and Sarah Maria (Glazier) Bates, the former of whom was born at Wallingford, Connecticut, January 3, 1846. John Mallory Bates was a clergyman of the Episcopal Church and held two degrees, the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Master of Arts degree, from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. He was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science a botanist and ornithologist, and a member of Phi Beta Kappa (See Who's Who in America). His English ancestors fought in the Revolutionary war. He died in May, 1930.

Sarah Maria Glazier, his wife, was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in March 1846, and died at Lincoln, in October, 1919. She was graduated from Vassar College in 1867, and was the first professor of mathematics and astronomy at Wellesly. She was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and her English ancestors fought in the Revolution.

Mr. Bates attended private schools, and in 1899, received the degree of Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nebraska. He is a member of Phi Delta Phi.

From 1900 until 1906 he was publisher of the Long Pine Journal. Since 1916 he has been publisher and editor of the Valentine Republican. Admitted to the practice of law in June, 1899, he has held the office of county attorney and county commissioner of Brown County, 1900-1904. He was register of the United States Land Office at Valentine from 1906 until 1916, and for many years has been chairman of the Republican county central committee.

He has been twice married, the second time in August, 1919, to Minnie Adamson at Valentine. They have four children, Helen K., John M., George E., and Sarah M. Helen is a graduate in home economics and is now with the Edison Illuminating Company of Boston.

During the late war Mr. Rates was secretary of the Cherry County Council of Defense. He has been secretary of the Masons for many years. Recently he was made a life member of The Nebraskana Society. His hobby is books. Residence: Valentine.

John Henry Bath

John H. Bath was born at Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, November 4, 1878, the son of Peter and Anna Magdalena (Houser) Bath. His father, a butcher, was born at Washington, April, 1849, and died there, May, 1881; his parents were born in Germany. His mother was born at Schaffhausen, Switzerland, October 3, 1845.

Mr. Bath attended the public schools of Omaha until the age of 13 when he entered the wholesale dry goods business. In 1907, he was a florist assistant. Since then he has been in business for himself, and is now proprietor and owner of the Bath Florist Company. He is director in the Omaha Wimsett System Company.

On May 26, 1906, he was united in marriage with Maude Adelaide Quarnstrom at Omaha; she was born of Swedish parentage at Omaha, in 1884, and died there December, 1924. One son was born to this marriage: John H., Junior, born October 19, 1911, who died May 8, 1930. Mr. Bath's marriage to Mary MacIntosh was solemnized at Omaha, October 15, 1925. Mrs. Bath was awarded the A. B. degree at the University of Nebraska in 1907, and was a teacher at Central High School for 12 years. She served as president of the Women's Overseas Service League, 1926; and was treasurer of the Omaha College Club, 1911, and 1929-31. They have a son, Hubert MacIntosh, born November 22, 1929.

Mr. Bath was a member of the Nebraska National Guards in 1900-1905; he resigned as first lieutenant. During the World War he was active in various loan drives and war relief work. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce; the Ad-Sell League; and the Omaha Automobile Association. He is a life member of the Society of American Florists, and is a member of the Omaha Florists Club, serving as secretary of the latter in 1906, and president, 1918-19.

Since 1923 he has been a member of the Omaha Rotary Club. He holds membership in the following fraternal organizations: Elks; Woodmen of the World; Royal Arcanum; and Ak-Sar-Ben. He is a member of the Omaha Walking Club, and since 1923 has been a member of the Omaha Field Club. He is interested in the following sports: golf, hiking, chess, checkers, bridge. His hobby is gardening. He is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and is a Republican. (Deceased September 18, 1931).

Roy Batie

Roy Batie, successful stockman and farmer of Overton, Nebraska, was born at Orient, Iowa, January 15, 1884, and for the past 47 years has been a resident of' Nebraska. His father, William John Batie, was the son of Jerry and Jane Heslep (Telfer) Batie. He was a farmer, born at London, Canada, June 29, 1855; his Scotch and English ancestors moved to Canada from Northumberland County, England, in 1820. He was married to Caroline Bonus at Orient, Iowa, December 4, 1882. The mother, who was a practical nurse, was born at North Andover, Wisconsin, November 15, 1858, and died at Overton, January 3, 1902. Her father, Edward Bonus, came to this country from England in 1844, and died at Bloomington, October 28, 1879. His wife, Sarah Jane Edwards, came from England at the age of twelve and died at Bloomington in 1883.

Mr. Batie is a breeder of thorough-bred stock, Shorthorn cattle, Poland China hogs, and fine varieties at chickens. He holds membership in the Farmers Elevator Company of Overton, serving as director since its organization. He has been a member of the Dawson County Farm Bureau since its origin, and for the past three years has served on the local school board.

He is affiliated with the Overton Methodist Episcopal Church, is a member of the Red Cross, and holds membership in the Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen of America. His hobbies are reading and flowers. Politically, Mr. Batie is a Republican.

On June 15, 1920, he married Beulah Edith Ward at Overton. Mrs. Batie, who was a teacher and has served as general secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association, was born at Overton, August 25, 1889. She is a graduate of Kearney State Teachers College, 1909, and Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1913. They have a son: Leroy Ward, born January 17, 1922. Residence: Overton.

John Wilson Battin

John W. Battin, distinguished lawyer and judge at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, was born at Albany, New York, February 6, 1868. His father, Isaac Battin, who was an engineering executive, was born at Millville, Colombia County, Pennsylvania, July 13, 1831, and died at Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1915. His ancestry was English. Nancy (Wilson) Battin, mother of John, was an ardent temperance advocate. She was born at Danville, Montoor County, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1840, and died at Millville, April 1, 1918. Her ancestry was German and English.

Judge Battin attended the public schools of Albany, New York, and was graduated from the high school there in 1884. He was a student at the Omaha Law School for a time and in 1890, was awarded his Ph. B. at Cornell University. He was class orator at Cornell University; was a member of the Banjo and Mandolin Club; was elected to Delta Upsilon, and was one of the editors of the Cornell Magazine.

He was engaged in the practice of law in Omaha, from

grain firms at Duluth and Minneapolis. At the present time, he is manager of the Sidney office of the Nebraska-Iowa Grain Company.

A former member of the Naval Militia at Duluth, Minnesota, Mr. Bauman served in the United States Navy during the World War. He was commander of Sidney Post No. 17 of the American Legion in 1931 and 1932, and broke all previous records for membership in this post, making it the largest post in western Nebraska. He was vice-district commander of the 4th district of Nebraska in 1932. He is affiliated with the German Lutheran Church, is a member of the Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Elks. He is also a member of the Omaha Grain Exchange.

Among the sports in which Mr. Bauman is interested are American Legion Junior baseball, ice hockey, golf, bowling, and rifle shooting. He also enjoys tennis, swimming, wrestling, and boxing and held the Sidney Club championship in 1928. He is a director of the Sidney Country Club, president of the Sidney Rifle Club and manager of the Sidney Ice Hockey Club. While in Hastings Mr. Bauman was president of the Commercial Bowlers League. Residence: Sidney.

Edward Martin Baumann

Edward M. Baumann, who was born at West Point, Nebraska, October 27, 1881, has lived in this state all his life. His father, Otto Andrew Baumann was born in Bavaria, Germany, November 3, 1836, and died at West Point, January 21, 1904. He was a merchant, hotelman, and banker; was active in all enterprises to build up various city factories and establishments; and was chairman of the village board, councilman, and mayor.

Helena (Zepf) Baumann, mother of Edward Baumann, was born at Aldingen, Wittenberg, Germany, April 18, 1847, and died at West Point, February 13, 1929.

Mr. Baumann attended the West Point public schools, the Lutheran Parochial School, and in 1898, was graduated from the West Point High School. He studied business law, shorthand, and bookkeeping at the Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois, where he was graduated in 1901; was a student at the University of Nebraska for two years, and was elected to membership in Delta Tau Delta.

He worked in a store from 1901 to 1903; was assistant to Warden Beemer at the Nebraska State Prison, 1903-06; and in 1906 entered the mercantile business. He is now a member of the firm The Baumann Company--Northeast Nebraska's Popular Department Store; secretary of the Refinite Company; and a director of the Cornbelt Life Insurance Company. He is editor of the store paper The Daylight Messenger, and was one of the first ten master merchants selected for membership by the Nebraska Merchant. A Republican, he has served on various committees, and has been chairman of the Republican County Central Committee.

During the World War Mr. Baumann was active on loan drive committees and served as chairman of the Red Cross drives. He is a member of the West Point Community Club; was a member of the committee to draft the constitution and by-laws; has been a director since its organization in 1922; and has served as vice president and president of the organization. From 1913 to 1922 he was a member of the local school board, serving as secretary two years and president two years.

Mr. Baumann was chairman of the committee that erected the West Point Hotel; is secretary of the Cuming County Agricultural Society; is a charter member of the West Point Lions Club; and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. He was a member of the West Point Rifles, a national guard company organized after the Spanish American War, holding the ranks of first sergeant and second lieutenant. His social club is the Cuming County University of Nebraska Alumni Club His hobby is boosting his community; and his religious affiliation is with St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of West Point.

On June 12, 1907, he was united in marriage with Emma Mary Kloke at West Point. Mrs. Baumann, whose ancestry is Swiss and German, was born at West Point January 29, 1883. Before her marriage she worked in bank and a real estate office at West Point. Eight children were born to their marriage, seven of whom are living: Ada, born April 3, 1908, who married Howard McEachen; Otto, born August 29, 1909; Alice, born March 28, 1911; Marie, born April 10, 1912, who died August, 1912; Ruth, born June 17, 1913; Paul, born December 25, 1914; Robert, born March 31, 1923; and Marjorie, born November 21, 1924.

Ada was graduated from the University of Nebraska 1928, where she was elected to Pi Lambda Theta and Phi Beta Kappa. She taught in the Norfolk High School for one year, and is now part time teacher in the Meadow Grove School where her husband is superintendent; she organized the first commercial course in that school. Otto was graduated from the University of Nebraska, 1930 where he was junior student manager of football and senior student manager of baseball. He was formerly treasurer and buyer for the Fraternal Co-operative Association; and is now associated with his father in business. Ruth was graduated from the West Point High School in 1929, and was valedictorian of her graduating class. Alice is married to Lawrence R. Lashley, and resides in Tulsa. Ruth has completed one year at Lindenwood, and planned to enter the university in the fall of 1931. Residence: West Point.

Casper Baumgartner

Casper Baumgartner, merchant, was born at Columbus, Nebraska, November 28, 1895, son of Martin and Ursula (Marty) Baumgartner. The father, who was born in Switzerland, died at Columbus, Nebraska, in 1901. His wife died there in 1909.

Mr. Baumgartner attended public schools, and was graduated from Columbus High School in 1915. Since leaving school he has been a merchant, and at the present time is the proprietor of the Scottsbluff Variety Store. He is independent in politics.

He is married to Myrtice Amber Edwards, daughter of Howard and Weltha Carolina Edwards. She was born at Oakdale, Nebraska, August 1, 1897. They have three children, Richard, born October 12, 1924; Patricia, born born March 15, 1927; and Jerold, born February 27, 1929.

During the late war, Mr. Baumgartner served with the American Expeditionary Forces with the rank of corporal in the 338th Field Artillery, 88th division. He is a member of the American Legion, the Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce, the Elks, and the Parent-Teachers Association. His religious affiliation is with the Lutheran Church. He enjoys golf, while his hobby is current-events. Residence: Scottsbluff.

Martin Baumgartner

Martin Baumgartner, merchant, was born at Columbus, Nebraska, July 24, 1893, son of Martin and Ursula (Marty) Baumgartner. His parents were Swiss.

Mr. Baumgartner received his education from the public schools of Columbus, and afterward attended night school. For a number of years he has been a prominent merchant.

On September 20, 1916, he was married to Evelyn Frakes at Kearney. Mrs. Baumgartner was born in Meade County, Kentucky, February 13, 1896. They have three children, Imogene Ursula, Albert Martin, and Evelyn Adeline.

Mr. Baumgartner is a member of the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and of the German Lutheran Church. Residence: Kearney.

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