Mayor of Kirksville 1913-1915
widowed, son of Andrew Taylor Still and Mary Elvira Turner, husband of Anna R. Still
d. cert 20960
Missouri Death Certificate
Dr. Charles Edward Still was the third of seven children of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathic Medicine, and his second wife Mary Elvira (Turner).
Charles was born in Kansas, but his family moved to Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, where his father's medical innovations were accepted. There, his father established the first school of osteopathy in 1892 and later a hospital.
Charles and his brother Herman enlisted in the Army in 1888 and were involved in the last Indian campaign, serving under General Mac Arthur in the 14th Infantry.
Charles was a baseball pitching ace and the organizer of the Infantry baseball team at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He rose rapidly from private to corporal. He acquired uniforms for the team by suggesting to the post commander, Brigadier General Alexander McCook, that the team be called "The McCooks." The team's bat boy was was the son of General Douglas MacArthur. The McCooks won the Army championship by beating the Calvary team and Charles' photograph was in "The National Police Gazette." Charles was in line for a promotion to sergeant, but his father called for help in his medical practice, so Charles left the Army 3 years and 3 months after he joined. He returned to Kirksville, Missouri, and graduated with the first class of his father's medical school, the American School of Osteopathy (ASO). He then became involved in the management of the school. Dr. Charles continued under his father's tutelage until 1893.
On June 30, 1892, Dr. Charles Still married Anna Florence Rider in Kirksville. They were the parents of 5 children.
In 1893, several patients of Dr. Charles' father, who lived in Minnesota, requested that an osteopathic practice be set up in Minneapolis, so Dr. Charles volunteered. He later relocated to Red Wing, Minnesota, at the request of Minn. Senator Peter Nelson and others.
Dr. Charles later returned to Kirksville and was twice elected mayor of Kirksville. He was a member of the board of trustees of the ASO from 1894-1918 and served 14 years in the Missouri House of Representatives. He died at the age of 90.
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DR. CHARLES E. STILL was born at Centropolis, Kansas, January 7, 1865, and is a son of Dr. Andrew T. and Mary E. (Turner) Still. He was married June 30, 1892, to Anna Ryder, daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Ryder. They had five children, three of whom are living: Harold, born March 11, 1893, died December 24, 1893; Gladys, December 10, 1894; Andrew T., September 10, 1897, died December 3, 1905; Elizabeth, November 1, 1899; Charles E., Jr., March 20, 1907.
Dr. Still came to Adair County with his parents when nine years old and has lived here almost continiously since. He attended the public schools, graduating from the Kirksville High School. He also took a course at the Kirksville Business College. After quitting school he went to work in the office of the Kirksville Journal, learning the printer's trade. After working at his trade a few years he studied Osteopathy with his father, Dr. A. T. Still, and was the prime mover in the organization of the A.S.O., an account of which is given in the historical part of this work. On the organization of the school he took a complete course in it and was made vice-president and general manager, which position he has held continuously since. The great success and world-wide fame of this institution has been due in a large measure to his efforts.
Besides the school, Dr. Still is interested in a large number of business enterprises. He owns a sanitarium in the Ozarks and one at Bentonville, Arkansas, Dr. Earl Laughlin being at present, the manager of the latter institution. Dr. Still is also a large stockholder in the International Life Insurance Company, at St. Louis. Besides these, he and Dr. George M. Laughlin are among the most famous stock breeders in the world. They are the owners of the famous Kinloch herd of Jersey cattle and Berkshire hogs. A sketch of these famous herds is given elsewhere in this history. Dr. Still owns 350 acres of land adjoining the city of Kirksville on the west, on which are located some of the most productive coal mines in the country. He and Dr. Laughlin also own 450 acres of land adjoining Kirksville on the east. These two farms are used by them for the handling of their cattle and hogs.
Dr. Still is a Republican in politics, a member of the Masonic, K. of P. and Elks lodges.
History of Adair County, 1911
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Page 1013
widowed, son of Andrew Taylor Still and Mary Elvira Turner, husband of Anna R. Still
d. cert 20960
Missouri Death Certificate
Dr. Charles Edward Still was the third of seven children of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathic Medicine, and his second wife Mary Elvira (Turner).
Charles was born in Kansas, but his family moved to Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, where his father's medical innovations were accepted. There, his father established the first school of osteopathy in 1892 and later a hospital.
Charles and his brother Herman enlisted in the Army in 1888 and were involved in the last Indian campaign, serving under General Mac Arthur in the 14th Infantry.
Charles was a baseball pitching ace and the organizer of the Infantry baseball team at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He rose rapidly from private to corporal. He acquired uniforms for the team by suggesting to the post commander, Brigadier General Alexander McCook, that the team be called "The McCooks." The team's bat boy was was the son of General Douglas MacArthur. The McCooks won the Army championship by beating the Calvary team and Charles' photograph was in "The National Police Gazette." Charles was in line for a promotion to sergeant, but his father called for help in his medical practice, so Charles left the Army 3 years and 3 months after he joined. He returned to Kirksville, Missouri, and graduated with the first class of his father's medical school, the American School of Osteopathy (ASO). He then became involved in the management of the school. Dr. Charles continued under his father's tutelage until 1893.
On June 30, 1892, Dr. Charles Still married Anna Florence Rider in Kirksville. They were the parents of 5 children.
In 1893, several patients of Dr. Charles' father, who lived in Minnesota, requested that an osteopathic practice be set up in Minneapolis, so Dr. Charles volunteered. He later relocated to Red Wing, Minnesota, at the request of Minn. Senator Peter Nelson and others.
Dr. Charles later returned to Kirksville and was twice elected mayor of Kirksville. He was a member of the board of trustees of the ASO from 1894-1918 and served 14 years in the Missouri House of Representatives. He died at the age of 90.
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DR. CHARLES E. STILL was born at Centropolis, Kansas, January 7, 1865, and is a son of Dr. Andrew T. and Mary E. (Turner) Still. He was married June 30, 1892, to Anna Ryder, daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Ryder. They had five children, three of whom are living: Harold, born March 11, 1893, died December 24, 1893; Gladys, December 10, 1894; Andrew T., September 10, 1897, died December 3, 1905; Elizabeth, November 1, 1899; Charles E., Jr., March 20, 1907.
Dr. Still came to Adair County with his parents when nine years old and has lived here almost continiously since. He attended the public schools, graduating from the Kirksville High School. He also took a course at the Kirksville Business College. After quitting school he went to work in the office of the Kirksville Journal, learning the printer's trade. After working at his trade a few years he studied Osteopathy with his father, Dr. A. T. Still, and was the prime mover in the organization of the A.S.O., an account of which is given in the historical part of this work. On the organization of the school he took a complete course in it and was made vice-president and general manager, which position he has held continuously since. The great success and world-wide fame of this institution has been due in a large measure to his efforts.
Besides the school, Dr. Still is interested in a large number of business enterprises. He owns a sanitarium in the Ozarks and one at Bentonville, Arkansas, Dr. Earl Laughlin being at present, the manager of the latter institution. Dr. Still is also a large stockholder in the International Life Insurance Company, at St. Louis. Besides these, he and Dr. George M. Laughlin are among the most famous stock breeders in the world. They are the owners of the famous Kinloch herd of Jersey cattle and Berkshire hogs. A sketch of these famous herds is given elsewhere in this history. Dr. Still owns 350 acres of land adjoining the city of Kirksville on the west, on which are located some of the most productive coal mines in the country. He and Dr. Laughlin also own 450 acres of land adjoining Kirksville on the east. These two farms are used by them for the handling of their cattle and hogs.
Dr. Still is a Republican in politics, a member of the Masonic, K. of P. and Elks lodges.
History of Adair County, 1911
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Page 1013
Mayor of Kirksville 1913-1915
widowed, son of Andrew Taylor Still and Mary Elvira Turner, husband of Anna R. Still
d. cert 20960
Missouri Death Certificate
Dr. Charles Edward Still was the third of seven children of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathic Medicine, and his second wife Mary Elvira (Turner).
Charles was born in Kansas, but his family moved to Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, where his father's medical innovations were accepted. There, his father established the first school of osteopathy in 1892 and later a hospital.
Charles and his brother Herman enlisted in the Army in 1888 and were involved in the last Indian campaign, serving under General Mac Arthur in the 14th Infantry.
Charles was a baseball pitching ace and the organizer of the Infantry baseball team at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He rose rapidly from private to corporal. He acquired uniforms for the team by suggesting to the post commander, Brigadier General Alexander McCook, that the team be called "The McCooks." The team's bat boy was was the son of General Douglas MacArthur. The McCooks won the Army championship by beating the Calvary team and Charles' photograph was in "The National Police Gazette." Charles was in line for a promotion to sergeant, but his father called for help in his medical practice, so Charles left the Army 3 years and 3 months after he joined. He returned to Kirksville, Missouri, and graduated with the first class of his father's medical school, the American School of Osteopathy (ASO). He then became involved in the management of the school. Dr. Charles continued under his father's tutelage until 1893.
On June 30, 1892, Dr. Charles Still married Anna Florence Rider in Kirksville. They were the parents of 5 children.
In 1893, several patients of Dr. Charles' father, who lived in Minnesota, requested that an osteopathic practice be set up in Minneapolis, so Dr. Charles volunteered. He later relocated to Red Wing, Minnesota, at the request of Minn. Senator Peter Nelson and others.
Dr. Charles later returned to Kirksville and was twice elected mayor of Kirksville. He was a member of the board of trustees of the ASO from 1894-1918 and served 14 years in the Missouri House of Representatives. He died at the age of 90.
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DR. CHARLES E. STILL was born at Centropolis, Kansas, January 7, 1865, and is a son of Dr. Andrew T. and Mary E. (Turner) Still. He was married June 30, 1892, to Anna Ryder, daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Ryder. They had five children, three of whom are living: Harold, born March 11, 1893, died December 24, 1893; Gladys, December 10, 1894; Andrew T., September 10, 1897, died December 3, 1905; Elizabeth, November 1, 1899; Charles E., Jr., March 20, 1907.
Dr. Still came to Adair County with his parents when nine years old and has lived here almost continiously since. He attended the public schools, graduating from the Kirksville High School. He also took a course at the Kirksville Business College. After quitting school he went to work in the office of the Kirksville Journal, learning the printer's trade. After working at his trade a few years he studied Osteopathy with his father, Dr. A. T. Still, and was the prime mover in the organization of the A.S.O., an account of which is given in the historical part of this work. On the organization of the school he took a complete course in it and was made vice-president and general manager, which position he has held continuously since. The great success and world-wide fame of this institution has been due in a large measure to his efforts.
Besides the school, Dr. Still is interested in a large number of business enterprises. He owns a sanitarium in the Ozarks and one at Bentonville, Arkansas, Dr. Earl Laughlin being at present, the manager of the latter institution. Dr. Still is also a large stockholder in the International Life Insurance Company, at St. Louis. Besides these, he and Dr. George M. Laughlin are among the most famous stock breeders in the world. They are the owners of the famous Kinloch herd of Jersey cattle and Berkshire hogs. A sketch of these famous herds is given elsewhere in this history. Dr. Still owns 350 acres of land adjoining the city of Kirksville on the west, on which are located some of the most productive coal mines in the country. He and Dr. Laughlin also own 450 acres of land adjoining Kirksville on the east. These two farms are used by them for the handling of their cattle and hogs.
Dr. Still is a Republican in politics, a member of the Masonic, K. of P. and Elks lodges.
History of Adair County, 1911
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Page 1013
widowed, son of Andrew Taylor Still and Mary Elvira Turner, husband of Anna R. Still
d. cert 20960
Missouri Death Certificate
Dr. Charles Edward Still was the third of seven children of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathic Medicine, and his second wife Mary Elvira (Turner).
Charles was born in Kansas, but his family moved to Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, where his father's medical innovations were accepted. There, his father established the first school of osteopathy in 1892 and later a hospital.
Charles and his brother Herman enlisted in the Army in 1888 and were involved in the last Indian campaign, serving under General Mac Arthur in the 14th Infantry.
Charles was a baseball pitching ace and the organizer of the Infantry baseball team at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He rose rapidly from private to corporal. He acquired uniforms for the team by suggesting to the post commander, Brigadier General Alexander McCook, that the team be called "The McCooks." The team's bat boy was was the son of General Douglas MacArthur. The McCooks won the Army championship by beating the Calvary team and Charles' photograph was in "The National Police Gazette." Charles was in line for a promotion to sergeant, but his father called for help in his medical practice, so Charles left the Army 3 years and 3 months after he joined. He returned to Kirksville, Missouri, and graduated with the first class of his father's medical school, the American School of Osteopathy (ASO). He then became involved in the management of the school. Dr. Charles continued under his father's tutelage until 1893.
On June 30, 1892, Dr. Charles Still married Anna Florence Rider in Kirksville. They were the parents of 5 children.
In 1893, several patients of Dr. Charles' father, who lived in Minnesota, requested that an osteopathic practice be set up in Minneapolis, so Dr. Charles volunteered. He later relocated to Red Wing, Minnesota, at the request of Minn. Senator Peter Nelson and others.
Dr. Charles later returned to Kirksville and was twice elected mayor of Kirksville. He was a member of the board of trustees of the ASO from 1894-1918 and served 14 years in the Missouri House of Representatives. He died at the age of 90.
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DR. CHARLES E. STILL was born at Centropolis, Kansas, January 7, 1865, and is a son of Dr. Andrew T. and Mary E. (Turner) Still. He was married June 30, 1892, to Anna Ryder, daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Ryder. They had five children, three of whom are living: Harold, born March 11, 1893, died December 24, 1893; Gladys, December 10, 1894; Andrew T., September 10, 1897, died December 3, 1905; Elizabeth, November 1, 1899; Charles E., Jr., March 20, 1907.
Dr. Still came to Adair County with his parents when nine years old and has lived here almost continiously since. He attended the public schools, graduating from the Kirksville High School. He also took a course at the Kirksville Business College. After quitting school he went to work in the office of the Kirksville Journal, learning the printer's trade. After working at his trade a few years he studied Osteopathy with his father, Dr. A. T. Still, and was the prime mover in the organization of the A.S.O., an account of which is given in the historical part of this work. On the organization of the school he took a complete course in it and was made vice-president and general manager, which position he has held continuously since. The great success and world-wide fame of this institution has been due in a large measure to his efforts.
Besides the school, Dr. Still is interested in a large number of business enterprises. He owns a sanitarium in the Ozarks and one at Bentonville, Arkansas, Dr. Earl Laughlin being at present, the manager of the latter institution. Dr. Still is also a large stockholder in the International Life Insurance Company, at St. Louis. Besides these, he and Dr. George M. Laughlin are among the most famous stock breeders in the world. They are the owners of the famous Kinloch herd of Jersey cattle and Berkshire hogs. A sketch of these famous herds is given elsewhere in this history. Dr. Still owns 350 acres of land adjoining the city of Kirksville on the west, on which are located some of the most productive coal mines in the country. He and Dr. Laughlin also own 450 acres of land adjoining Kirksville on the east. These two farms are used by them for the handling of their cattle and hogs.
Dr. Still is a Republican in politics, a member of the Masonic, K. of P. and Elks lodges.
History of Adair County, 1911
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Page 1013
