The senator who represents Des Moines and Polk county, has the most arduous task of any senator of that body, having to satisfy the demands of the largest constituency. But Senator Cheshire, with his strong personality, his integrity, his courage, is equal to the emergency. He was born in a log cabin in Poweshiek county, on April 2,1854. He has been twice married, the first time to Miss Virginia B. McClelland, who died a year after marriage, leaving a baby daughter, Miss Clara Virginia. The second marriage was to Miss Hattie L. Hills, December 3,1884, and to them two children have been born, Henry Hale, and Everett Emmett. Mrs. Cheshire occupies an enviable place in the social circles of this city, and is very popular in legislative society during the sessions. Senator Cheshire's educational training was a thorough one beginning in the schools of Montezuma. He was a student of the Iowa college at Grinnell, of the State university, and finishing his legal studies at the University of Michigan. After his graduation he returned to Montezuma, and began the practice of his chosen profession. He was elected mayor of Montezuma in 1877. In 1880 he was chosen attorney of Poweshiek county, and served in that office several years prior to the enactment of the law abolishing district attorneys. In 1886 the republicans of his county nominated him for county attorney, which office he declined, as all business and professional plans were perfected for his removal to Des Moines. When he located in this city, he opened an office in East Des Moines, where he practiced till 1892. He then entered the firm of Cole & McVey, changing the style of the firm to Cole, McVey & Cheshire. By the retirement of the senior partner, the firm continued as McVey & Cheshire, which partnership was dissolved in June, 1896 since which time Senator Cheshire has been alone, with offices in the Equitable building, and enjoying an extensive practice. His political interests are those of a public-spirited citizen and when he was nominated for the position of senator in 1893, he accepted in that light. He made a vigorous campaign and was elected by a large majority. He was re-elected by the republicans last fall for the second term, and as he has been near the top of the judiciary committee, which was presided over by ex-Senator Ellis, he will doubtless be asked to serve as chairman during this session. He is a legislator of much independence of character. In the Twenty-sixth General Assembly he undertook several reforms and took positions in the legislature that were of no personal benefit, rather the contrary, but he believed he was right, and that in his convictions he would better serve his constituents, and acted on that principle. He had charge of the important chapter on cities and towns, being chairman of that committee. He intends to make it his personal business to secure an appropriation of $50,000 for the State Historical society, during the coming session. Senator Cheshire is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. He is a member of no religious society. He is a representative citizen of Des Moines, with a host of friends, political and in a business life. Last session he served on the committees on judiciary, constitutional amendments, mines, public health, penitentiaries and pardons, and building and loans.

The senator who represents Des Moines and Polk county, has the most arduous task of any senator of that body, having to satisfy the demands of the largest constituency. But Senator Cheshire, with his strong personality, his integrity, his courage, is equal to the emergency. He was born in a log cabin in Poweshiek county, on April 2,1854. He has been twice married, the first time to Miss Virginia B. McClelland, who died a year after marriage, leaving a baby daughter, Miss Clara Virginia. The second marriage was to Miss Hattie L. Hills, December 3,1884, and to them two children have been born, Henry Hale, and Everett Emmett. Mrs. Cheshire occupies an enviable place in the social circles of this city, and is very popular in legislative society during the sessions. Senator Cheshire's educational training was a thorough one beginning in the schools of Montezuma. He was a student of the Iowa college at Grinnell, of the State university, and finishing his legal studies at the University of Michigan. After his graduation he returned to Montezuma, and began the practice of his chosen profession. He was elected mayor of Montezuma in 1877. In 1880 he was chosen attorney of Poweshiek county, and served in that office several years prior to the enactment of the law abolishing district attorneys. In 1886 the republicans of his county nominated him for county attorney, which office he declined, as all business and professional plans were perfected for his removal to Des Moines. When he located in this city, he opened an office in East Des Moines, where he practiced till 1892. He then entered the firm of Cole & McVey, changing the style of the firm to Cole, McVey & Cheshire. By the retirement of the senior partner, the firm continued as McVey & Cheshire, which partnership was dissolved in June, 1896 since which time Senator Cheshire has been alone, with offices in the Equitable building, and enjoying an extensive practice. His political interests are those of a public-spirited citizen and when he was nominated for the position of senator in 1893, he accepted in that light. He made a vigorous campaign and was elected by a large majority. He was re-elected by the republicans last fall for the second term, and as he has been near the top of the judiciary committee, which was presided over by ex-Senator Ellis, he will doubtless be asked to serve as chairman during this session. He is a legislator of much independence of character. In the Twenty-sixth General Assembly he undertook several reforms and took positions in the legislature that were of no personal benefit, rather the contrary, but he believed he was right, and that in his convictions he would better serve his constituents, and acted on that principle. He had charge of the important chapter on cities and towns, being chairman of that committee. He intends to make it his personal business to secure an appropriation of $50,000 for the State Historical society, during the coming session. Senator Cheshire is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. He is a member of no religious society. He is a representative citizen of Des Moines, with a host of friends, political and in a business life. Last session he served on the committees on judiciary, constitutional amendments, mines, public health, penitentiaries and pardons, and building and loans.

Born at Montezuma, April 2, 1854. His parents were John W. and Grace M. Cheshire. His school training was a very thorough one, beginning with the city schools of Montezuma and ending with graduation from the law department of Michigan University in 1876. He also attended Iowa College at Grinnell and the Iowa State University at Iowa City. Returning to the home of his childhood he began the practice of his profession, in which he was very successful from the start. In 1877 he was chosen mayor of Montezuma, and afterwards was county attorney of Poweshiek county for several years prior to the enactment of the law doing away with district attorneys. In 1886 the Republicans nominated him for county attorney, but he declined the honor as he was just about to remove to Des Moines. On taking up his residence in the capital city Mr. Cheshire opened an office on the East Side, where he continued until early in 1893. At that time he entered the law firm of Cole & McVey, changing the name to Cole, McVey & Cheshire. By the retirement of the senior member of the firm it became McVey & Cheshire, now one of the leading legal firms in the city. Since coming to Des Moines Mr. Cheshire has devoted himself strictly to his profession, taking an interest in politics only as a public spirited citizen. Last fall the Republicans named him as their candidate for the Senate and he was elected by a good majority after a vigorous campaign. He has been married twice. His first wife, Virginia B. McClelland, died August 3, 1880, a little over a year after her marriage, leaving a daughter, Clara. Decembers, 1884, Mr. Cheshire was married to Hattie L. Hills. They have two children, Henry Hale Cheshire, aged 4 years, and Everett Emmett Cheshire, aged 8 months. Senator Cheshire was raised in the Methodist church, and although not a member attends frequently. He has joined three secret orders. Knights of Pythias, Iowa Legion of Honor and Red Men. He is entrusted with the interests of the largest city of the State and will demonstrate to his constituents that they made no mistake in sending him to the Senate.

Born at Montezuma, April 2, 1854. His parents were John W. and Grace M. Cheshire. His school training was a very thorough one, beginning with the city schools of Montezuma and ending with graduation from the law department of Michigan University in 1876. He also attended Iowa College at Grinnell and the Iowa State University at Iowa City. Returning to the home of his childhood he began the practice of his profession, in which he was very successful from the start. In 1877 he was chosen mayor of Montezuma, and afterwards was county attorney of Poweshiek county for several years prior to the enactment of the law doing away with district attorneys. In 1886 the Republicans nominated him for county attorney, but he declined the honor as he was just about to remove to Des Moines. On taking up his residence in the capital city Mr. Cheshire opened an office on the East Side, where he continued until early in 1893. At that time he entered the law firm of Cole & McVey, changing the name to Cole, McVey & Cheshire. By the retirement of the senior member of the firm it became McVey & Cheshire, now one of the leading legal firms in the city. Since coming to Des Moines Mr. Cheshire has devoted himself strictly to his profession, taking an interest in politics only as a public spirited citizen. Last fall the Republicans named him as their candidate for the Senate and he was elected by a good majority after a vigorous campaign. He has been married twice. His first wife, Virginia B. McClelland, died August 3, 1880, a little over a year after her marriage, leaving a daughter, Clara. Decembers, 1884, Mr. Cheshire was married to Hattie L. Hills. They have two children, Henry Hale Cheshire, aged 4 years, and Everett Emmett Cheshire, aged 8 months. Senator Cheshire was raised in the Methodist church, and although not a member attends frequently. He has joined three secret orders. Knights of Pythias, Iowa Legion of Honor and Red Men. He is entrusted with the interests of the largest city of the State and will demonstrate to his constituents that they made no mistake in sending him to the Senate.