148 THE PORTRAIT GALLERY 
In this same year, Mr. Lovesoy 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. GEeNnTRY’s breeding, the Masterpiece blood 
was the first great new contribution. 
Mr. Lovesoy 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. Loveyoy 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. 
