FELKER, Leonard W. - The attorneys of Cass County are, perhaps, as well informed and learned men as can be found in the legal profession in any part of the state, their achievements in jurisprudence standing as valuable testimony to their ability and training. One of those deserving of more than passing mention is Leonard W. Felker, of Beardstown. He was born at Starr City, Pulaski County, Ind., September 20, 1873, a son of Ephraim and Rebecca (Decker) Felker. He received his educational training in the public schools of his native place, the University of Indiana and at Indianapolis, where he took a law course. After his graduation, he was admitted to the bar, and to practice in the state and federal courts. Following this he entered at once upon the duties of his profession, under the firm name of Barders & Felker, at Winamac, Ind. This association continued until 1903, when the partnership was dissolved. Mr. Felker going to Gardner, Grundy County, Ill. There he continued in practice until 1913. In that year he came to Beardstown, where he is conveniently located in finely equipped offices, and is enjoying a large practice.

Mr. Felker was married at Starr city, Ind., June 29, 1898, to Miss Frances M. Washburn, a daughter of Isaac L. and Mary (McCombs) Washburn, natives respectively of Pulaski County and Cass County, Ill. Mr. Felker is a member of the Christian church. Politically he is a Democrat, and his fraternal associations are with the Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen, both at Beardstown.