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"History of Colorado", edited by Wilbur Fisk Stone, published by The S. J. 
Clarke Publishing Co. (1918)  Vol. II

p. 430-431




	EDWARD S. BAYLIS.


	Edward S. Baylis, turning his attention to newspaper publication 
in early life by learning the printer's trade, is now proprietor of the 
Platteville Herald, published at Platteville. He was born in Rush 
county, Kansas, in November, 1876, a son of Edward and Ella (Stiers) 
Baylis, who were natives of Illinois and of Ohio respectively. The 
father was a carpenter by trade, which pursuit he followed throughout 
this entire life. At an early day in the development of Kansas he 
removed to that state and there his death occurred about the time of 
the birth of his son, Edward S, The mother died in 1879, so that Edward 
S. Baylis was only three years of age when left an orphan. He was 
reared by his mother's sister in Kansas and obtained his education in 
the public schools. After his textbooks were put aside he worked on a 
cattle range in western Kansas for a number of years, after which he 
started farming on his own account upon a tract of rented land, which 
he cultivated for a few years. During that period he carefully saved 
his earnings, actuated by a spirit of undaunted ambition and energy, 
and at length was able to purchase one hundred and sixty acres of land, 
which he continued to further develop and Improve for five years. He 
then rented the place to others but still owns it. He turned his 
attention to the real estate and insurance business in Rushcenter, 
Kansas, where he remained for five years, and then went to South Dakota 
to the Rosebud Indian agency. A newspaper was started there and Mr. 
Baylis learned the trade. He conducted the paper for a year and a halt 
and his brother-in-law still owns and edits it. In April, 1914, Mr. 
Baylis came to Platteville and purchased the Platteville Herald, which 
he has since owned and edited. He has a well equipped plant and his 
circulation list numbers four hundred. He also conducts a general job 
printing business and turns out excellent work in that connection. He 
is putting forth every effort to make his paper an interesting journal, 
devoted to the dissemination of local and general news, and it has 
become an excellent advertising medium.

	In September, 1903, Mr. Baylis was united in marriage to Miss 
Anna Kirch and to them have been born two children: Fred E., whose 
birth occurred March 3, 1905; and Samuel K., who was born November 3, 
1907.

	Mr. Baylis owns a five acre tract of land in Platteville and a 
pleasant home. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, the 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Ancient Order of United 
Workmen in Kansas. In politics he maintains an independent attitude. He 
has become well known during the period of his residence in Platteville 
as a stalwart champion of measures for the general good and his aid and 
influence are always on the side of progress and improvement.