Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1893 — JUDGE WM. VINCENT ALLEN. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

JUDGE WM. VINCENT ALLEN.

The Newly Elected Populist Senator from Nebrmkt. Nebraska’s Populist Senator, Judge William Vincent Allen, who succeeds Senator Paddock, is one of the most tender-hearted of men, simple in his tastes and honest and honorable in his every act and aspiration. Mr. Allen was born in Madison County, Ohio, in 1847. His father, a Methodist minister, died when the future Senator was ten months old. His mother married again in three years, and when young Allen reached the age of 9 the family moved to lowa. In 1862 Allen, although only 15 years old. hut a giant In stature, enlisted and served in Company G, Thirty-second lowa. Young Allen was as brave as the bravest and served with the regiment in its

every engagement. After three yean he returned to his home and entered the Upper lowa University at Fayette to complete his education. He next took up a law course and was admitted to the bar. Soon afterward he married and moved to Madison, Madison County, Neb. Since the Populist movement began Mr. Allen has been a leader in its ranks. Before that time he was a Republican. He wap elected District Judge in 1891. Many stories are told of his generosity, humanity and gentleness. Mr, Allen is a poor man; his entire possessions would not realize $3,000.

WILLIAM VINCENT ALLEN.