Biography of Orris E. Duff
From Madison Democrat 50th Anniversary
Published by the Madison Democrat, 1908
Democratic Nominee for Member of Congress
Orris E. Duff, the popular superintendent of the Sedalia Public Schools, and candidate for Congress in this, the Seventh District, is a self-made young man of sterling atributes [sic]. He was born in Fayette county 
and spent his early years on a farm in that and in Madison county and attending the rural schools. He had a hard struggle to acquire his education unaided. After teaching country schools he accumulated
sufficient means to take a course of study at Ohio Normal University, and then returned to school teaching again to acquire means to complete his college course. He has since graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science at the Lima college.
Prof. Duff has a warm social side to his character and is a consistent member of four secret orders. As a man he is looked up to in his community as an exponent of right living and industry. His ability to fill the important position to which he has been chosen by the Democratic party is unquestioned.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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