Fowler Indiana

Biography of George H. Stewart

Judge George H. Stewart, born on February 26, 1858, in Connersville, Indiana, is a distinguished figure in Idaho’s judiciary, presiding over the third judicial district. A graduate of the Northern Indiana Normal School, he began his legal career in Indiana before moving to Nebraska and then Idaho. Elected to the state senate and appointed judge, Stewart earned respect for his impartiality and legal acumen. A Republican and active community member, he has a successful law practice and various business interests, exemplifying strong leadership and moral integrity throughout his career.

Biography of Forrest M. Hartley

Forrest M. Hartley, born on July 26, 1874, in Illinois, became a prominent figure in journalism and commerce in Kansas. An active student at Baker University, he later edited college newspapers and graduated in 1895. After a decade in newspaper management, he shifted to banking, founding the Winona State Bank. Relocating to Baldwin City, he engaged in the lumber business and served in local government, including three years as mayor. A family man, he married Mary S. Ives, and they had two children.