ther extension he became one of its stalwart advocates. Later he was again connected with a party of reform — the prohibitionist, for he was an earnest advocate of the cause of temperance and in fact his influence was ever given on the side of progress and improvement and for the amelioration of the hard conditions of human life. He died August 18, 1899, leaving behind him the priceless heritage of an untarnished name and an example that is indeed well worthy of emulation.     Joseph M. Dunham was educated in the common schools of New Salem township and in Griggsville. He remained at home until eighteen years of age, continuing upon his father's farm for five years, and since that time has lived upon land of his own. His farming interests today cover two hundred and sixty acres of fine and productive land in New Salem township under a high state of cultivation and improvement with all modern equipments and accessories. He built thereon a beautiful residence, but has now retired from the active management of the farm, removing to Pittsfield on the 30th of August, 1905, while his land is leased to his sons. He always carried on general farming and stock-raising, making a specialty of hogs, and in both branches of his business he met with success that in the course of time brought him a capital sufficient to enable him to enjoy a well earned rest at the present time. He rents a fine home where he resides on East Washington street.     On the 30th of October, 1877, Mr. Dunham was united in marriage to Miss Eldora Koontz, who was born February 14, 1860, and is a native of Schuyler county, Illinois, and a daughter of William and Catherine (Stambaugh) Koontz. The father was a farmer, stone-mason and contractor. In the family were fifteen children, eight of whom reached years of maturity, but only three are now living, namely: Mrs. Dunham; David Koontz, who resides in East St. Louis, Illinois; and William Koontz, who is living near Camden, Illinois. The parents are both deceased, the mother passing away in 1875, while the father's death occurred in 1888.     Mr. and Mrs. Dunham have become the parents of seven children. Harry H., the eldest, born August 24, 1878, married Ida Pence and is a farmer living in New Salem township. They have two children, Paul and Lena. Nellie L. Dunham, born October 13, 1880, attended the country schools and has been educated in music. William R., born January 7, 1883, is living upon the old home farm in New Salem township. David C., born October 22, 1884, is living on the old homestead in New Salem township. Samuel K., born April 30, 1887, is living at home and attends the high school in Pittsfield. Nora E., born May 19, 1892, and Cloyd W., February 2, 1897, are at home.     Mr. Dunham is a democrat who keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day but has never been active as an office-seeker, although he has served as school trustee. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen camp at New Salem and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and he and his wife and their children are members of the United Brethren church. A worthy representative of one of the pioneer families of Pike county, the name of Dunham has been known here--and honorably so--for many years and Joseph M. Dunham of this review is a worthy representative of the family. He well deserves the success which has come to him and which enables him now to live in well earned ease.                                       ___________________                                        WILLIAM E. JAMES     William E. James is conducting a profitable business as a general agriculturist, horticulturist and stock-raiser. The property comprises a tract of one hundred and seventy-five acres of rich land under a high state of cultivation and improved with the buildings and equipments which indicate the progressive spirit of the owner. There is upon his farm an apple orchard covering from eighteen to twenty acres, also a fine pear orchard of six acres. He raises the various cereals best adapted to soil and climate and he also buys, feeds and ships cattle and hogs, which he sends to the St. Louis market. He likewise raises fine horses and is known as one of the most enterprising farmers and stock-dealers of this part of the county.     A native of Illinois, his birth occurred in Adams county on the 6th of October, 1856. His