CHARLES J. DYCHE.

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         General farming and stock-raising have characterized the efforts of Charles J. Dyche since entering the business world, and as a result of his well directed labor and enterprise in this direction he is meeting with gratifying success. One of Iowa’s native sons, he was born in Washington county on the 11th of January, 1880, his parents being John and Alice (Boyd) Dyche. They are both natives of Ohio, who came to Iowa in early childhood, locating in Washington county where they were reared and married. Later they removed to Louisa county, . . .

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. . . where they have since made their home on a farm in Oakland township. Of their family of six children only four sons are now living. The period of his boyhood and youth was spent by Charles J. Dyche on the home farm, and in the district schools of the neighborhood he acquired his education. He also received thorough practical training in the work of the fields, early becoming familiar with the duties that fall to the lot of the country lad. As his years and strength increased, however, his duties became more numerous and important until, upon attaining his majority, he was well equipped by thorough knowledge and broad experience to conduct an independent agricultural venture. Consequently, when twenty-two years of age, he left home and for six years was engaged in the operation of a rented farm, after which he was able to invest in two hundred acres of land in Louisa county, located on section 5, Columbus City township. He is a progressive business man, following the latest and most approved methods of tilling the soil, and he has greatly improved his place, bringing his fields under a high state of cultivation. The farm is now one of the valuable and desirable properties of the township and since his occupancy he has reaped bountiful harvests which, from year to year, have enabled him to place himself in prosperous circumstances. He also engages in stock-raising to a considerable extent, making a specialty of raising and feeding cattle, hogs and horses, and in this branch of his business also he is meeting with good returns.

         On the 20th of May, 1903, Mr. Dyche was united in marriage to Miss May McCormick, of Columbus City, a daughter of J. T. and Sabina McCormick, natives of Ohio, who came to Louisa county at an early date. Both are still living, now making their home at Columbus City. In their family were two children. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Dyche have been born two children, namely: Nella Ester, who was born November 29, 1903; and Irma Alice, born August 13, 1905.

         Mr. Dyche is a member of the Catholic church of Columbus Junction, while in politics he gives his support to the democratic party, believing that the platform of that organization is best adapted to conserve the public good. He is yet numbered among the younger representatives of agricultural pursuits in Columbus City township and in the conduct of his affairs is actuated by an enthusiasm and ambition which are proving resultant forces in his business career.