The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-06

the war of the rebellion came on,
and like many others he yielded to
his country's call and enlisted as a
private in Co. G., Sth Iowa Infantry
on July z, 1862. He served in the
manhood. He early resolved to Sc
cure an education and by his own
unaided efforts was able to enter
Iowa Central University at Pella.
having previously taken a prepara-
tory course at Indianola. But before
he antshed his education at college
.rank1Sor as a non-commissiOned Of
Aeer for eighteen months, when he
was made first lieutenant of the ! L tn
U. s. Infantry in 1868. In the fall
of 1865 he received captains COM
mission, and served in the commits
sary department for some time after
the war was over, being discharged
from the service in 1865. During
his army service he made an honor
able record as soldier, manifesting
that characteristic zeal and earnest
ness for which he was noted all
through life. On returning from the
army he again entered Central Uni
versity, and a year later entered the
law depa rtment of the State UniVer-
He came to Leon soon after gradu-
ating, and Immediately formed a
law partnership with the late Major
]. l.. Young, which continued for
almost two years, when Major
Young withdrew to engage in other
business, and Judge Harvey con-
tinued in practice alone for time,
when second partnership was form
ed with Major Young which continu-
ed until Judge Harvey was elected
judge of the Third Judicial
district serving with distinction
on the bench for eight years.
In 1890 he formed partner
ship with R.. l.. Parrish, which
was continued for eleven years
when Judge Parrish went to
the bench. Judge Harvey then con-
tinued his extensive practice until
his son Jas. F. Harvey graduated at
the State University of Iowa in 1901,
when the fiyn of ]. w. Harvey &
Son was formed. which continued
until his death. During his more
than fifty years residence in Leon,
Judge Harvey handled a large
amount Of legal business for his
clients, and he was consulted on
many important matters particularly
in settling up estates, and in this
line he earned reputation for avoid
ing court litigation for his clients
and in making just and equitable
settlements among the heirs.
Judge Harvey was also prominent
ly identified with the banking busi-
ness in Decatur county, being presi-
dent Of the Farmers & Traders State
bank, since 1894, and was also in
terested in banks at Lamont and Mt.
Ayr until quite recently.
AS a man and a citizen, Judge
Harvey was genial and public spirit
ed, always ready to do his share and
more in any public enterprise. He
was the soul of honor, a good judge
of men and very careful in his delib-
eratiOns, but when he reached con-
clusion it was nearly always right.
He was very benevolent in his quiet
way, and no good cause ever appeal
ed. to him for support in vain. No
man ever lived in Leon or Decatur
county who will be missed more, and
none can take his place. His pleas
ing kindly personality will be missed
by all. He was a great lover of his
home, and here he spent many pleas
ant hours, with his family, and his
books.
Judge Harvey was married to Miss
Emma Eaton, in 1868. To them
were born three children, Charles,
who died at the age of nineteen in
1892, and Raymond, an infant. who
died in 1891, the beloved wife and
one son, Jas. F.. Harvey surviving
him. He is also survived by his
brother, j. L. Harvey, of Leon,