with his father, and they practiced under the firm name of Appelget & Son. When the father assumed the judicial ermine the partnership was dissolved. and the son has gradually dropped into the practice of the former. He has already accumulated a fine property, owning besides his handsome residence at the intersection of Fifth and Grant streets, other improved property in the city, and is interested with his father in Kansas and Nebraska lands. He has been for five terms City Attorney, and as a leading member of the Republican party is almost invariably called upon to act as delegate to its conventions.
   On the 22d of October, 1879, Anthony M. Appelget was united in marriage with Miss Mary C. Payne, and to them have been born five children. Of these but four are living, namely: Thomas, Harry, Abbie and Clarence. They have a very pleasant and attractive home, and enjoy the companionship of hosts of friends. Mr. A., socially, is a K. of P., Past Chancellor of Minerva Lodge No. 74, K. of P., and Colonel of the Nebraska Division of Sons of Veterans, and Judge Advocate General of Commander-in-Chief of Sons of Veterans. He has of late been the principal counsel in every prominent lawsuit in the city of Tecumseh and vicinity. He is a close student, an extensive reader, and keeps himself thoroughly posted upon the important points constantly arising in his practice. As a man prominent in his community, he has occupied many positions of trust and responsibility, and during the existence of the First National Bank at Tecumseh was its Vice President.

ACOB W. KEPLINGER. The snug farm belonging to this gentleman embraces eighty acres of thoroughly cultivated land lying on section 22 in Nemaha Precinct. At present he is interested in graded stock, keeping choice breeds of Short-horn cattle, which he disposes of at handsome profits. Although perhaps not the hero of any very thrilling event, he has signalized himself as a useful and worthy citizen, and by his example of thrift and industry has contributed his quota to the well-being and reputation of his precinct. He has a very pleasant homestead, replete with modern conveniences, and is a gentleman held in respect among his neighbors. A view of the homestead forms one of the interesting features of this ALBUM.
   Crawford County, Ohio, was the early tramping ground of our subject, and where his birth took place Dec. 28, 1852. He lived there until a man of twenty-five years, acquiring a practical education, and assisting his father in farm work. At this time, considering that he was justified in establishing domestic ties and a home of his own, he was married, and soon afterward started for the West. Crossing the Mississippi into this State he reached Humboldt on the 9th of January, 1878, and was there occupied in buying grain and stock one and one-half years. In the spring of 1879 he purchased the land which he now owns, and which was then a tract of wild prairie upon which a furrow had never been turned.
   All of the improvements which the passing traveler observes to-day upon the farm of Mr. Keplinger have been brought about by his own industry and good management. He has labored early and late, considering no effort too great for the end in view. At an early stage he planted between four and five acres of forest trees, set out an orchard, and put up a substantial house and barn. He later added the various other conveniences which have so much influence in the comfort and happiness of a home. He was soon recognized as a valued addition to this part of Johnson County, was made School Director and Supervisor, and given other positions of trust and responsibility among the affairs of a community which gradually grew up around him.
   Miss Catherine Gossman, of Crawford County, Ohio, became the wife of our subject on the evening of Christmas Day, 1877. Their wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride, and a few weeks afterward the young couple set out for their projected home in the West. Their first child, Leila May, was born Feb. 25, 1879, while they were residents of Tecumseh; Amy Viola was born in February, 1881, and Clara Edith, Sept. 25, 1886. They are a bright little trio, the joy and pride of the parents' heart.
   Mrs. Keplinger is the daughter of Jacob and

Mary (Wagoner) Gossman. The father, a native of Germany, emigrated to America during his early manhood, and settled on a tract of land in Crawford County, Ohio, where he built up a good homestead, and continued to live until his decease, which occurred in the spring of 1864. The mother is still living, and resides at the old homestead in the Buckeye State. Both parents identified themselves with the Methodist Episcopal Church long years ago. The parental household included ten children, nine of whom are living, and residents mostly of Ohio.
   Charles Keplinger, the father of our subject, was born in York County, Pa., Feb. 2, 1809. He lived there until reaching his majority, then removed to Stark County, Ohio. He was there married to Miss Sarah Werstler, and thence removed to Crawford County, the same State, where he carried on farming, and spent a number of years. He eliminated a good homestead from the dense forest, and by a life of integrity gained the esteem and confidence of his fellow-citizens, who tendered him various offices of public trust. He, served as Township Clerk and Treasurer, and was County Commissioner for six years. In religious matters he was, with his excellent wife, a warm adherent of the German Lutheran Church. Charles Keplinger departed this life at his home in Bucyrus, Ohio, to which he had removed after abandoning the active labors of the farm, on the 23d of May, 1886. The mother is still living in Bucyrus. Their family consisted of eleven children, most of whom lived to mature years.

MANUEL G. JURY. This gentleman stands in the front rank of stock-raisers in this county, and is the owner of an excellent farm of 160 acres on section 17 of Todd Creek Precinct. He was born in Lacon, Ill., May 1, 1852, and continued to make that his home until 1883. He was educated in the schools of that district, and became possessed of a good practical knowledge of the ordinary branches of education. Leaving the school, he went on his father's farm until he attained his majority, and then started life for himself.
   The first farm of our subject was in Livingston County, Ill., near Minonk, and was operated as a grain farm. His harvests were usually good, and he reckoned upon an average of forty-five bushels to the acre. He continued prosperously engaged there until he sold out in 1883, and came to Humboldt, Richardson County, this State. There he lived for one year, and then came to his present farm, upon which he has since been continuously engaged, thoroughly improving it. During the last year he has built a very fine barn, which stands 36x4O feet, ground measurement, with 16-feet posts, and the farm is all fenced and crossfenced. His home he has doubled in size and made one of the most comfortable farmhouses in the district. He is chiefly engaged in stock-raising, using mainly Short-horns and Red-Polled Norfolks, and is working largely toward the latter class. He has between seventy and eighty head. He has also a number of Poland-China hogs, which variety he has raised for about fourteen years.
   Mr. Jury was united in wedlock with Alice M. Barger, of Illinois, on the 14th of September, 1876. They are the parents of five children, all living, whose names are is follows: Herbert E., Carrie May, George Lewis, Myrtle S. and Nellie Frances. Mrs. Jury was born in Peoria County, Ill., on the 8th of May, 1855, and is the daughter of Samuel W. and Salvina Barger. Her father was by occupation a blacksmith, an expert workman, and had quite an extensive business. He removed to Livingston County, and there our subject met and formed a friendship with the lady. Mr. Barger was a native of New York, and went West as a voting man in search of the more adventurous turns in fortune's wheel usually expected in life in the West. Later he was married to Miss S. Hendricks, of New York, and to them were born seven children. In 1883 he moved to Sibley, Iowa, with his family, and there owns a thoroughly improved farm, although he has retired from its active working.
   The father of our subject, George Jury, was born in England, and came to this country shortly after his marriage with Miss Margaret Matters.