C. A. Schatz was reared at home and in the common schools of the township learned the practical lessons which would fit him for the responsibilities of life. At the age of twenty-seven he married, and being desirous to establish a home of his own bought eighty acres of land in Lovell township, which is part of the place on which be now lives, for as the years brought rich returns to his diligent and unremitting industry he has been able to add to the original tract until he has now tripled its acreage, owning two hundred and forty acres in Jones county. He also has one hundred and sixty acres in Texas, a fact which serves to show that he is a man to seize every opportunity for advancement that presents itself. On his farm in Lovell township, in addition to the raising of cereals, he devotes considerable time to dairying, obtaining from both industries an income that is a gratifying reward for his many hours of hard labor and serves to place him among the substantial men engaged in like pursuits in his locality. Mr. Schatz was united in marriage to Miss Anna Harms, a native of Illinois and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Harms who are now deceased. Eight children have been born to the couple, namely: E. A., Mary,. Dora, Harm, Carl, Anna, Eliza and Clara. The youngest has passed away, and Mary is now the wife of Adolph Egger, of Delaware county, Iowa, but the others live at home.

Mr. and Mrs. Schatz are members of the German Lutheran church, that being the faith in which they were reared, while Mr. Schatz gives his support in political matters to the democratic party, placing all confidence in the principles enunciated in its platform. While he cannot be called la politician in the sense of being a seeker for office, the success he was won in his own private concerns naturally suggested to his fellow citizens that he would be a man in whose judgment they might place reliance when it was exercised in their behalf. Accordingly through a period of twenty-seven years he was called upon to serve them as a school director and is now one of the trustees of the township. His duties have ever been administered with care and honor, so that he enjoys the respect and good will of those who have come in contact with him in a business way or as a representative of the people.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 85.

Adam Scheer was educated in the country schools near his home and at the age of twenty three years started out in life on his own account. For one year he worked as a hired hand upon the farm and then rented land, which he cultivated for about nine years. He then purchased two hundred and twenty-seven acres on section 6, Hazel Green township, and section 31, Milo township, where he still makes his home. His residence is located in Milo township and, as the place is but two and a half miles north of Ryan, Mr. Scheer has a market within convenient hauling distance. In addition to the raising of grain, he devotes a great deal of attention to the stock business and raises full blooded Red Jersey hogs and a high grade of cattle. Although the place was well improved when it came into his possession, he has erected a number of outbuildings and in other ways increased its value. He is energetic in all that he does and as his labors are directed by sound judgment he derives a gratifying annual income from his farm.

Mr. Scheer was married on the 12th of September, 1889, to Miss Catherine Harms, a daughter of Harm and Mary (Johnson) Harms, both natives of Germany. Mr. Harms was twice married and with his first wife, Mrs. Frances Harms, started for America in 1857. Their only child died while crossing the ocean and owing to grief and sickness the wife passed away a few weeks after their arrival in Buffalo, New York, where they had located. Later Mr. Harms removed to Dixon, Illinois, where he remained for some time, after which he went to Bethalto, Illinois. He was there united in marriage to Miss Mary Johnson, and in 1866 they removed to Jones county, Iowa, settling upon a farm in Wayne township. Mr. Harms followed agricultural pursuits until 1902, when he retired, and six years later he was called to his final rest. He had survived his second wife for two years, as her demise occurred in 1906. To them were born eight children, six of whom are living: Anna, the wife of Carl Schatz, a resident of Monticello, Iowa; Herman and Garrett, also living in Monticello; Mrs. Scheer; Maria, the wife of Ibe Iven, who is a farmer in Prairie township, this county; and John, who resides near Monticello, Iowa. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Scheer: Henry, whose birth occurred August 15, 1890; Herman, born June 3, 1894; and Edna. The children are all at home.

Mr. and Mrs. Scheer belong to the Lutheran church and can always be relied upon to faithfully perform every duty. Mr. Scheer manifests an intelligent interest in public affairs. The many sterling characteristics of his race are exemplified in his life and he has won a high place in the estimation of his fellowmen.

From History of Delaware County Iowa and It's People, Vol. II, 95-96, Capt. John F. Merry, Supervising Editor, Chicago, The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1914, submitted by Becky Teubner

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 634.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 679.

In 1885, Mr. Schladetzky came to Jones county, Iowa, alone and has made this county his home ever since, gradually learning the language and firmly establishing himself in a good business. He had only five dollars when he arrived here among strangers, but this did not dismay him for he had youth, enthusiasm and knew how to work and economize. Soon he obtained employment at farm- work at forty dollars for the first year and he continued to work for others for six years and then rented land for twelve years. After this he had enough money to buy one hundred and sixty acres of land in Hale township and resided upon it for five years, when he sold his property and in the spring of 1909 he bought his present business and now carries a full line of lumber, hardware, coal, cement and farm implements. His establishment is a large one and he has the finest trade of any business man in Hale, although his concern is yet in its infancy. In 1909 Mr. Schladetzky invested in two hundred and forty acres in South Dakota and has great faith in the future of that locality. In 1886, Mr. Schladetzky married Mary Ahrendsen, who was also born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, May 20, 1874, and was brought here with her parents in 1886. She is a daughter of Lorenz and Christine Ahrendsen, the latter of whom is deceased, but the former now resides at Onslow. Mr. and Mrs. Schladetzky have six children, as follows: Peter, Louise, Louis, Anna, John and Henry.

Some men are successful in whatever they attempt; that seems part of their nature; and the gentleman of whom we write without doubt belongs to this class. Coming here poor, unknown and without a working knowledge of the language, he has risen until he does the largest business of any man in Hale and also owns valuable farming property elsewhere. There has been no royal road for him, however, but a hard and narrow one, paved with constant labor and strict economy and it has led him straight to the goal of success.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910.