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children, giving to each an equal share, and reserving for himself and wife a 

 modest competency for their lives, but he continues to manage 160 acres of the old 

 homestead and resides thereon. 



He has always been delighted with employment, and instructed his children to 

 labor, often himself going with them to the fields and by precept and example 

 showing them how to accomplish the best results. 



Intellectually the Doctor has had among his compeers few equals. Liberal in 

 his views, clear in convictions, logical as a reasoner, far-sighted and methodical in 

 business, firm and persistent in purpose, able and persuasive in argument, careful 

 of the rights of others, of profound thought power, industrious, hospitable, cour- 

 teous, courageous and generous, a good husband and a kind father, he has made 

 firm and lasting friends and has led a successful life. 



He thinks his lot has been cast in the best of the ages. His county has acquired 

 and maintains high rank among the best in the "Hoosier State." His State, when 

 he first knew it, the home of the savage beasts and savager men, has become sixth 

 in the sisterhood of States; amply supplied with the avenues of trade, over which 

 roll its and the world's commerce; a land of beautiful cities, stately mansions and 

 happy homes ; the habitat of two millions of intelligent freemen; and his country 

 has become a mighty Nation, fifty-five millions of freemen, so indoctrinated and 

 permeated with the principles of self-government and civil liberty, that a majority 

 of one commands profound respect and prompt obedience from all. 



