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NEWTON A. BULL

The progressive spirit of the age is nowhere shown more markedly than in the agricultural districts. The methods of the modern farmers differ so materially from those of even a quarter of a century ago, that the business of farming has been revolutionized, and this line of endeavor has been placed on its proper footing of importance. One of the progressive farmers of Rock Island county is Newton A. Bull, owner of 100 acres of section 23, Buffalo Prairie township.

He is a son of Allen R. and Mary A. (Baker) Bull, and grandson of Samuel Bull, a farmer of New York, who died in that state. Allen R. Bull was born October 18, 1832, and educated in the common schools of his neighborhood, following farming all his life. He was married in New York state, and about 1860, came to Rock Island county, settling in Buffalo Prairie township, where he became the owner of 220 acres, and here he died in 1910. He did not belong to any religious organization. In political faith he was a republican. His widow still resides on the home farm. The children of these parents were: Amos, who is deceased; Arthur, who resides in Buffalo Prairie township; Ethan, who is deceased; Newton A.; Ole. who resides in Buffalo Prairie township; and Allen Day, who resides in Iowa.

Newton A. Bull grew to manhood on the home farm, attending the Kimball public school, having among other teachers, E. L. Marston, Maggie Miller, Mary Miller and Nora Johnston. On March 1. 1899, he was married to Jennie Kane, daughter of John and Evelyn (Shuch) Kane of Andalusia. Mr. and Mrs. Bull are the parents of six children: John, Evelyn, Ruth, Allen, Mary and Glenn. Mrs. Bull is a Baptist, and active in the good work of that denomination.

For a year following his marriage. Mr. Bull remained at home, and then bought his present farm, upon which he located. It is one of the best developed places in the township, and he takes great pride in its appearance. Mr. Bull is a republican in political faith, but as yet has had no time to go into public life. Energetic, thrifty, a good manager and skillful farmer, he is correctly numbered among the leading farmers of his locality.

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