He became a member of the Masonic order years ago, in Iowa, later affiliating at David City. When Camp Clarke lodge No. 285, A. F. & A. M., was organized at Bridgeport in 1913, he became one of the charter members, and has been active in the work of this lodge since that time. He has been patron of the Eastern Star since its organization in 1914. He was also commander of the Morrill county post of the Grand army of the Republic.

C. G. Perry, the master of the Masonic lodge at Bridgeport; Rev. S. H. King, Rev. B. Burke, Rev. Geo. F. MacDougall, Addison C. Sheldon, secretary State Historical Society, J . H. Steuteville, Mark Spanogle, A. E. Fisher, and K. W. McDonald each expressed words of appreciation of the friendship and service to community and state, performed by the deceased.

Professional Directory

The professional directory of Bridgeport in 1913 showed among others, the following professional men practicing:

Doctors : C. Palmer, M.D., physician and surgeon; V. Anderson, surgeon, C, B. & 0. Ry. Company ; G. T. Seabury, D.V.S., veterinary surgeon and dentist ; William J. Scroggin, general dental practitioner.

Attorneys : Bruce Wilcox, lawyer and land attorney; F. M. Broome, United States land attorney, office at Alliance, practicing here; G. J. Hunt, attorney-at-law ; John H. Steuteville. attorney-at-law; Williams & Williams, attorneys-at-law ; Hurd & Spanogle, lawyers ; Geo*. G. Cronkleton, United States commissioner.

Auctioneers: H. P. Coursey, live stock and general auctioneer; M. F. Umbenhower, auctioneer; J. E. Coleman, general auctioneer.