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         DR. ROBERT S. PAXTON, a leading physician of Morning Sun, Iowa, was born in Preble County, Ohio, on the 14th day of June, 1853, and was educated at Oxford Academy, now known as Miami University, of Ohio, until its sessions were suspended. He then attended the Monmouth College at Monmouth, Ill., from which institution he was graduated in the class of ’78. Desiring to become a physician, he entered the office of Dr. A. D. Hawley, a man of learning and prominence in his profession, and with him read medicine for some time. He then attended lectures at Miami Medical College of Cincinnati, Ohio, receiving his degree in the class of ’82, after which he located in Preble County, and engaged in practicing for two years. In 1885 he came to Morning Sun, Iowa, where he has since prosecuted his profession, and though a young man, has had remarkable success, building up a practice of which he may well be proud.

During the autumn of 1882 Dr. Paxton was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Mary J. Campbell, a daughter of Rev. Joseph C. and Eliza (Gardner) Campbell, who were natives of Pennsylvania. Their union has been blessed with two children—Gardner S. and Mary E. The Doctor and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church, of Morning Sun, and he is at present Clerk of the session. Politically, he is a Republican, and a stanch supporter of the principles of that party.