WIDMAYER, Edward R. - Cass County has in its offices some of the most representative men of this locality. They have been placed there by a discriminating public who appreciates the fact that good blood shows and that those who come of honorable stock can be counted upon to serve the public faithfully and well. The Widmayer family is well represented, for it has in its ranks a sheriff and a deputy sheriff, father and son. The latter, Edward R. Widmayer, is a native of the county, born here May 26, 1884, a son of Ernest P. Widmayer.

After completing his common school course, Mr. Widmayer entered the Virginia High school, and graduated therefrom with the class of 1903. Following this, he entered upon his business career, and for seven years was in the meat business. In the meanwhile his father was elected sheriff of the county, and the latter selected his son to assist him in discharging the duties of that office. Deputy Sheriff Widmayer is not married, and makes his home with his father. The fraternal relations of Mr. Widmayer are with the Masons. The Methodist church holds his membership, and benefits from his energetic assistance. In politics he is a Democrat, and his work in the ranks of his party has received due appreciation. A booster for his home place, a capable official, and conscientious man, Mr. Widmayer is justly ranked among the leading residents of Virginia and valued citizens of Cass County.