148 THE PORTRAIT GALLERY 



In this same year, Mr. Lovejoy secured the boar Masterpiece, 

 bred by Mr. Berry of Kansas, and made a strong show with 

 him at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He was sold for 

 $2,500, a record price for a representative of the breed. In 

 1907 he sold one of his sons. Star Masterpiece, to Mr. W. S. 

 CoRSA at public auction for $5,500. Following the Lees and 

 Longfellows of Mr. Gentry's breeding, the Masterpiece blood 

 was the first great new contribution. 



Mr. Lovejoy was a member of the 48th General Assembly 

 of Illinois, and under Governor Yates' administration, was 

 State Game Warden for four years. He was appointed to the 

 Illinois State Board of Agriculture at about the same period, 

 a position which he retained until his death, November 19, 1919. 

 From a local reputation, Mr. Lovejoy grew until he was known 

 throughout the entire country. He was recognized and esteemed 

 as a leader in his profession and his personal ability and 

 breadth of acquaintance made him a notable figure among the 

 swine growers of America. 



