He became the superintendent of schools for Ripley County for fourteen years. He returned to Benham, Indiana, in 1907 and engaged in the timber, milling, contracting business, and followed agricultural pursuits.
For fourteen years, he served as superintendent of schools in Ripley County. In 1907, he relocated to Benham, Indiana, where he operated a business focused on timber, milling, and contracting, while also exploring agricultural opportunities.