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crops as to conserve the natural fertility of the soil. He understands well the value of money and, as he is careful to save something from his income each year and judicious in his investments, his capital is steadily increasing.
     On the 12tb of May, 1893, Mr. Kuehnle married Miss Katieriue E, Cousins, a native of England, who was born October 25, 1870, a daughter of Stephen and Sarah (Ford) Cousins, also natives of that country. In 1872, when Mrs. Kuehnle was but two years of age, the family came to America and located in this county. Both parents passed away here. To them were born sixteen children, four of whom survive. Mr. and Mrs. Kuehnle have four children, namely: George L., born June 12, 1894; Edward J., whose birth occurred November 23, 1896; Delia G., born January 23, 1900; and Louis II., Jr., born December 9, 1902. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and practice in their daily lives the principles which they profess. All who know Mr. Kuehnle honor him for his great industry, perseverance and integrity, and none grudges him the success which he so well deserves.