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LOUIS PHILIP WIKIDAL.
Louis Philip Wikidal, deceased, who had been interested in extensive farming interests in the State for a number of years, died at Topeka, March 17, 1883. He was born at Canton, Ohio, August 27, 1835, and was a son of Martin and Fredericka (Schaefer) Wikidal.

Mr. Wikidal was reared in Canton and was educated in the Moravian College at Lititz, Pennsylvania. At manhood he embarked in a hardware-business at Canton, Ohio, and later became interested in a manufacturing business in which he continued until he located in Topeka, in 1876. For many years he was one of the leading and useful citizens, active in the developing of the resources of the State and in increasing her agricultural and commercial importance.

In 1862 Mr. Wikidal was married to Elizabeth Williams, a daughter of George Williams. Five children were born to them: Mary F., who is the wife of C. S. Eagle, the well-known cigar merchant of Topeka; Julia, who is the widow of John M. Wells, of Canton, Ohio; Martin and William Williams, both of Topeka, and Louis P., of Chanute, Kansas. The latter is connected with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway at Chanute, Kansas. William Williams Wikidal, the second son of the family, married Emilie Packer King, the only daughter of James L. King, who is the editor of this work and State-librarian of Kansas.

The late Mr. Wikidal was identified with the Republican party but never sought political honors. He was prominent also in the Masonic fraternity. His widow still resides in Topeka, enjoying the comforts of a beautiful home at No. 435 Harrison street.