SIMON P. METZGER.

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         Simon P. Metzger, who owns a fine homestead of one hundred and sixty acres on section 25, Elm Grove township, was born in Louisa county, Iowa, on the 9th of March, 1874. He is a son of Nathan and Sarah A. (Felencer) Metzger unto whom were born nine children, the other eight being as follows: Lona, the wife of Edward B. Gipple; Matilda, who is deceased; Ella, the wife of Frank Chamberlain, of Louisa county; Jacob, David, Levi and Edward, all residents of this county; and one who died in infancy.

         Simon P. Metzger was reared on the home farm where he was born and in the common schools obtained his education. Early trained in the work of the fields, after laying aside his text-books he decided to engage in agricultural pursuits. He remained with his parents until he was twenty-one years of age, then bought his present homestead. Since residing upon the place he has erected some fine buildings, all of which are substantially constructed and kept in good repair. In connection with the cultivation of his fields he raises stock, making a specialty of the breeding and raising of thoroughbred Percheron and Clyde horses. He . . .

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. . . keeps two fine stallions, Incompris, a Percheron, and Dale, a Clyde, both of which are registered.

         On the 18th of December, 1895, Mr. Metzger was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Crossley, who was born in Des Moines county and is a daughter of John and Caroline Crossley. The mother has passed away but the father still survives and now makes his home in Louisa county. Not having any children of their own Mr. and Mrs. Metzger have taken three belonging to her brother, whom they are rearing: Nellie, Clarence and Lulu.

         Mr. and Mrs. Metzger attend the Christian church and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party. At the present time he is serving as a school director, the responsibilities of which office he has capably discharged for the past six years.