CARLS, HERMAN H. - Farming and stock raising are very profitable occupations as some of the most reliable men of Cass County are proving to their entire satisfaction, and one of them thus engaged is Herman H. Carls, one of several brothers who are numbered among the successful agriculturists of this region. He was born in Cass County, August 13, 1883, a son of Louis W. and Caroline (Musch) Carls, the former born December 12, 1847, and the latter October 14, 1852, both being natives of Cass County. The father became a farmer and stock raiser of the county as will be seen from a history of the Carls family in this work.

After attending the district schools and working on his father's farm. Herman H. Carls became the owner of 120 acres of land in township 18, range 11, sections 31 and 32, which he calls Fairview Farm. Politically he is a Democrat, but has held no offices. The Sixth Street Lutheran Church of Beardstown is his religious home, and has in him a generous member.

On April 24, 1907, Mr. Carls married Alma M. Davidsmeyer, born in Cass County, November 21, 1887, a daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Strubey) Davidsmeyer, both natives of Germany and farming people. Mr. and Mrs. Carls have three children, namely: Dorothy C. E., born January 10, 1908; Edna M. J., born October 6, 1906; and Clarence F. G., born June 1911. Like other members of his family, Mr. Carls is a sociable, good natured young man, one who has always worked hard and deserves the success which has come to him.