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J. E. GORSUCH,
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The subject of this sketch was born [1874] in Viroquo,
Vernon county, Wisconsin. Attended the common
and high schools and then clerked for some time.
Graduated from the Bible College, Lexington, Ky.,
in the class of 1901. Preached two years at
Bells, Alamo and Crockett Mills, Tenn. Is now
serving the Third Church of Memphis, Tenn.
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JOE SHELBY RILEY,
Minco, I. T. |
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Born Caldwell, Texas, December 6, 1868; student
University of Texas 1884-90, with graduate
and post-graduate work in mathematics and
science; law department 1892-93; degrees from
Columbia Scientific Academy and American College
of Science 1901; minister at Enid, Okla.,
1897-99; Cripple Creek, Colo., 1899-1901; Professor
Mathematics Carr-Burdette 1902-1903; El
Meta Bond College 1903; lecturer and evangelist.
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JOHN W. B. SMITH,
Wincester, Ky. |
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Born August 30, 1847, Estill county, Ky.; educated
at Hamilton and Waters & Walling Colleges.
Been preaching for twenty-eight years; first charge
Philadelphia, Tenn.; second charge Morgan Station,
Ky.; now located on a farm on account of
his wife's failing health. Has given back to the
church every dollar ever received for preaching.
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| LOUIS BAKER. |
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Born in Lima, Ohio, October 2, 1836; removed
with his parents to Miami county, Indiana, in the
year 1844; worked on the farm until he was
twenty-one years of age, after which went to work
for himself. Married Miss Maggie Wibel, April
2, 1863; united with the Church of Christ, with
his wife, October 15, 1871. Is now a member of
the church at Peru. Has been all elder for thirty
years. Has given largely to all calls.
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