& A. M., at Colo. He passed away on the 8th of August, 1892, and his funeral services, held at the Methodist Episcopal church, at Colo, were conducted by Rev. Ellenberger, with the Masonic order assisting. He is survived by his widow, who now makes her home at Colo, whence she removed in 1894, and two daughters, Mrs. Hemping and Louise Hemping.
Unto Mr. ad Mrs. Hemping have been born two sons : Henry, born on the 10th of December, 1893, who lives at home and attends high school; and William Silas, born on the 31st of December, 1898, who is also with his parents and is attending school.
Mr. Hemping is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and has held all of the offices in the order. In politics he is a stanch republican, strongly supporting the progressive branch of that party, but he is without ambition for public office. He has, however, served as a member of the school board for four years, the cause of education and intellectual development finding in him a stalwart champion. Indeed his ideas are progressive along other lines, as well, and every measure or project which has for its object the upbuilding and development of the community finds in him hearty cooperation. He has passed practically his entire life within the borders of Story county and his genuine worth has gained him many warm friends during that period, his excellent traits of citizenship gaining him the respect and goodwill of his fellowmen.
BURTON L. Mead.
Burton L. Mead, whose farm of one hundred and sixty acres lies within the corporate limits of Collins, may be designated as one of the fortunate citizens of Story county. His home is one of the most attractive in the township, and as a farmer, although a young man, he enjoys a reputation for success seldom, accorded a man of his years. Born on the farm where he now resides, January 14, 1882, he is the son of Charles and Phoebe V. (Fish) Mead. The father became one of the wealthy men of this section and died in 1894. The mother is now living in Collins.
Burton L. Mead was reared upon the home farm under highly favorable conditions for acquiring a good physical constitution and also a thorough knowledge of all the details of agriculture and stock-raising. He received his preliminary education in the public schools and subsequently attended the Capital City Business College at Des Moines, where he acquitted himself most creditably and gained the basis of a thorough business education. At the age of eighteen years he was made assistant cashier of the Exchange State Bank of Collins, serving most acceptably for three and one-half years, when he resigned and located upon the