and Amity Lyman there were born three children, and the mother died when a young woman, in Wisconsin, at the age of twenty-seven years. She was the second wife of Mr. Lyman, and he was twice married after her decease. He was the father of thirteen children and a lifelong farmer. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Rufus Lyman, also a native of Southampton, Mass. He spent his last days in Massachusetts.

IMON LUTHY, joint proprietor with his brother John of Luthy's "Nemaha Eagle Mills," Sheridan Precinct, is a progressive, public-spirited citizen, and as the head of one of the leading industries of this part of Pawnee County. We are pleased to be able to represent him in this volume. He was born Jan. 12, 1845, in the city of Berne, Switzerland. His father, Christian Luthy, was likewise a native of that independent little Republic, and was born amid its beautiful scenes on Christmas Day in the year 1790. He learned the carpenter's trade when young, and became a contractor and builder, carrying on his business in Berne, the capital city of his native land.
   He married Miss Magdalena Fankhauser and to them came eight children, five sons and three daughters, all of whom lived, and five of whom came to America. The father died Oct. 12, 1862, and the mother, coming to this country, made her home with our subject until her death, May 23, 1877.
   Our subject was the youngest of the family, and he was carefully trained by wise and tender parents in all things that go to make a manly, useful, upright life. He lived in the land of his nativity until he was twenty-four years of age, and in the meantime learned the trade of millwright, acquiring a thorough practical knowledge of it in all its details. March 15, 1869, he left his old home and friends to try life in a new country, landing on these shores April 12. He immediately made his way to this State, and in Spicer Precinct, Richardson County, purchased a tract of land from its original owner, and entered upon its improvement, He set out trees and an orchard, built necessary out buildings, stables, corn-cribs, etc., besides bringing the land to an admirable state of tillage. He lived on that farm until 1878, when he came to this place, and with his brother John, and Fred Fankhauser, erected the first mill ever built in this part of Pawnee County. In the beginning it was run as a sawmill, and afterward as a flouring-mill and had a capacity of fifty barrels a day, with a plentiful supply of water from the Nemaha. Our subject being a practical miller, is at the head of the business, which is now exclusively in the hands of himself and brother John and Fred Fankhauser, and has the entire management of it, overseeing all the work, and also has a miller under him. They buy their wheat directly from the farmers, thus making a good market for them. They formerly purchased about 20,000 bushels annually, and now as much or more; also grinding rye, corn, oats, etc., as well as wheat. They have enlarged the capacity of their mill, and four years ago put in the machinery for the modern roller process, besides introducing all of the most approved latest improvements for cleaning the wheat, brushing it, and for other purposes, so that their mill is conceded to be one of the best fitted up of its class to be found in the County. They manufacture the celebrated O. K. roller process floor, acknowledged to be one of the best brands on the market and it is shipped to the various towns, far and near, it having a reputation that will sell all they can manufacture. Mr. Luthy owns other property besides his share in the mill, he having an interest in the farm first bought by himself and brother, it now comprising 240 acres of land under good improvement, well stocked, and in fine shape.
   October 6, 1887, our subject and Miss Magdalena Lionberger were united in marriage, and of their pleasant wedded life one child has been born, Simon, Jr. Mrs. Luthy was born in Switzerland, in May, 1866, a daughter of Peter L. and Elizabeth Lionberger. She came to America in 1884, her father coming two years later, and she lived in Richardson County until her marriage.
   Mr. Luthy has obtained an enviable financial and business success by legitimate methods, and his credit is of the highest order with all with whom he has dealings. His rectitude of purpose and integrity in act are well-known characteristics. He is a promi-

nent factor in everything pertaining to the present and future welfare of his community, and uses his influence and means to promote all beneficial schemes for its advancement. Religiously, he is a member of the Evangelical Church. Politically, he usually votes with the Democrats, although he is by no means bound by party ties, but always supports the best man. On another page of this volume will be found a view of the Eagle Mills of our subject and his partners, and also his residence.

OHN LUTHY. As a genuine representative of the pioneer element of Nebraska, the subject of this record is deserving of more than a passing mention. He represents a good farm property on section 12, Sheridan Precinct, this comprising 240 acres, thoroughly improved and supplied with substantial buildings. Mr. L. came to Nebraska in July, 1867, and three years later purchased a partially improved farm in company with his brother, and there he lived until changing his home to this county in the fall of 1878, when he moved to his present residence. He is also a blacksmith by trade, and assisted in putting in the Eagle Mills, which have obtained an enviable reputation for the excellence of their product, and receive the patronage of the best residents of this section. Of this mill Mr. L. is now part owner, and, as may be supposed, from this source and his farming interests enjoys a comfortable income.
   Our subject was born in the city, of Berne, Switzerland, May 31, 1840, and lived there until a man of twenty-seven years. Upon emigrating to America he came directly to Nebraska, and for a time employed himself as a blacksmith. He was married in Richardson County, Neb., June 22, 1877, to Miss Rosanna Fankhauser. They are the parents of five children, only three of whom are living, namely: John, Minnie and Sophia. Mrs. Luthy is also a native of Switzerland, and was born in the canton of Berne, May 16, 1845. She came to the United States with her parents when quite young, they settling, in Fulton County, Ohio, where her father carried on farming, and where both parents spent the remainder of their days.
   Our subject upon becoming a naturalized citizen identified himself with the Democratic party, and in religious matters is connected with the Evangelical Church. He is a thorough and skillful farmer, and as a man and citizen has made for himself an excellent reputation among his fellow-townsmen, being highly spoken of, and one whose word is considered as good as his bond. He has labored early and late in the building up of his homestead, and has in this manner contributed to the general prosperity of Sheridan Precinct.
   The mill and other property of our subject is shown on another page.

HRISTIAN F. FRANK. Too much praise cannot be accorded the early pioneers of this county, who, with their strong hands and courageous hearts, mainly their only capital, pushed their way toward the frontier, and were willing to risk years of labor in the development of a portion of the Great West. The Frank family were among the first of these, and have left their impress most decidedly in Pawnee County. The subject of this sketch settled in Table Rock Precinct, upon a tract of raw prairie, where he continued to remain through every discouragement and drawback, and is now numbered among the moneyed men and land-holders of this section. His estate embraces 480 acres, 240 acres of which are in Richardson County. He has a comfortable home on section 1, Table Rock Precinct, which, with its buildings and appurtenances, forms one of the most attractive resorts within its borders.
   It was over thirty-one years ago that Mr. Frank first set foot upon the soil of Nebraska, in September, 1857. A short time afterward he located upon eighty acres of land when there was scat rely a white man within sight, but Indians were plentiful, roaming over the country, intent frequently on mischief. Wild game was plentiful, and his house was the