Mr. W. J. Morrison was principal of the East Side schools in this city from '89 to '93. He is now taking a course of study at Swarthmore College, Penn. To him, more than any other person, is due the successful effort in establishing a High School course of study in Dist. 4, and superintending its introduction and managing for the first few years its development. A conscientious man, a kind teacher, he has left the imprint of his good character on many of the youth in this community, who have for him the kindest regards.
 

REV. J. MARTH, PASTOR GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
 

D. HODGSON.

Mr. Hodgson was born in Tazewell county. He moved to his old farm two miles northeast of this city in 1868 and here he became interested in horse breeding making several direct importations of Percherons from France, gradually increasing his interests until he was one of the best known breeders in the west. He gave valued assistance in organizing the El Paso Fair association and was its first president. He moved to this city in 1881. In 1894 he was elected treasurer of Woodford county on the republican ticket.
 
 

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