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E. F. CASE. This name will be immediately recognized as that of a resident of Watervliet, Berrien County, who has made his home here for a couple of years, and is now well known as the editor of a wide-awake and spicy newspaper, the Watervliet Record. He was born in Canton, Hartford County, Conn., October 4, 1844, and is the son of Nelson and Nelsea (Brockway) Case.

Mr. Case’s grandfather, Edward, was of English origin, and his ancestors settled in Connecticut in 1659. He was a farmer all his life and married Miss Rhoda Case, who bore him two sons and two daughters. He was a Democrat, politically, and always cast his ballot, and influence as well, for the benefit of his favored platform. The father of our subject was born in Hartford County, Conn., and in his youth learned the carpenter’s trade. In 1860 he moved to Portage County, Ohio, where he lived the remainder of his days. Like his father before him, he was a stanch supporter of the Democratic principles and platform. He was the father of four boys and four girls, who are the only descendants of Edward Case, except one daughter still living in Canton, Conn.

Mr. Case of this biographical sketch was afforded the advantages of a good education in the district schools and afterward taught three terms. In 1869, he went to Wisconsin and there engaged in the drug business in Pierce County for two years, at the end of which time, or in 1871, he was elected County Superintendent of Schools for one term of two years. After his time expired in that profession, he farmed for a brief period, and in the fall of 1875 bought a half-interest in the Pierce County Herald, with which he was connected until 1890. In that year he sold a portion of his share in the Herald, went to Murphy, N. C., and appropriated the money toward the founding of the Cherokee Scout, which he superintended for six months. At this juncture he went to Superior, Wis., and worked in the interest of the Leader, which was at that time one of the best papers published in the town. In September of the year 1891, Mr. Case located at Watervliet and commenced work for the Record and now owns the entire business.

Miss Louisa M. Brownson was the chosen life companion of our subject, to whom he was united in marriage in the year 1872. The result of their union was the birth of three children, namely: Leon D., Bessie W. and Francis B. Mr. Case possesses the happy traits of character that enable him to keep up the liveliness of the Record with all ease, and talent that is much admired throughout the community. There is certainly no position in life that requires more energy, good education and sound judgment than does editorial work. Mr. and Mrs. Case have a comfortable home in the village of Watervliet and entertain a host of friends in their cozy parlors.