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HISTORY

OF THE

CITY OF SPOKANE

AND

SPOKANE COUNTRY

WASHINGTON

From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time

ILLUSTRATED

VOLUME

SPOKANE-CHICAGO-PHILADELPHIA

THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1912

THE. NEW YORK
PUBLIC LIBRARY

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PUBLIC LIBRART

TH.»»H F0UHDA1 .

KOBERT E. STRAHOEX

Biographical

ROBERT EDMLXn STHAHOiiX.

Starting out in life with liss opjjortiiiiity <ir ((iiiipiiH iit tli.iii tin .-ivcrafrc Anur-
icaii hoy, liiit I vidciitly jjossessed of an optimism .•uui di lirniiiiatiDii wliicli i iialilcd
liiiii t(i triimipii over many adverse situations and discourafrcmi iits, Kdiurt K(himMd
Stialiorn lias followed the lead of his o))|)ortnniti(s, doing as best he could any-
thing that came to hand, and creating and seizing legitimate .advantages as they
have arisen. He has never hesitated to take a forward step when the way was
open. I'ortunate in Jjossessing a degree of earnestness and frankness that have
inspired confidence in otiiers, the simple weigiit of his eliaraeti-r and aliilitv have
earried llini into important relations %vith large intirests and lie is now the i)resi-
dent of several important railway and otlier corjiorations with headcjuarters in
.•^pokaTic. The North Coast Railroad project especially owes its inception and
prosecution to him and is constituting a most important element in business activity
tlirougliout the northwest.

.Mr. .Str.iliorn w.as horn in Center county. I'ennsylv.uii.i. M.iy l.j, ]8.V2. The
family is of Scotch- Irish origin and the ancestry in Amerii'.a is tr.iced li.iek to the
gre.at-grandf.ather of our subject, who in colonial days came from Scotl.aiid to the
new world and afterward aided in obtaining American liberty in the Revolutionary
w.ar. He continued a resident of Union county, Pennsylvania, until his death and
his son .Samuel .Str.ahorn, grandfather of our subject, .also made his honii' in that
county. The f.ather, Thomas F. Strahorn, there born .and re.ared, b.iriii d the
trades of a millwright and machinist and in 1856 removed from Center count v,
Pennsylvania, to I'"ree))ort. Illinois, and nine years later became a resident of
.Sedalia, Missouri. In 1878 he crossed tlu' Rockies, following in the foolstips of
his sou who h.ad preceded in 1870, .and .after residing for .i time in Idaho and
Moiil.iii.i lie lucame .a resident of Los Angeles, California, where he p.assed .aw.iv
m 188;i. His wife, who bore the m.aidi n n.iiiie of Hi In cea I'.iiiiiii rt. w.is born in
Center county, Pennsylv.ania, ;ind w.as of Dutch line.ige. .i (l.auglit<r of .lohn I'ln-
mert, who had come to this country from .Switzerl.and. The death of .Mrs. .Strahorn
iieciirred in 1861.

Robert E. .Strahorn sjjcnt the first four years of his life in the state of his
nativity and w.is then t.iketi by bis ji.arents to northern Illinois, where the period
of his youth was passed in village .and f.arm life where his work w.as of tin- li.rd-
cst. His educational privileges were very limited, as he attended school only until
ten years of .age. Private reading and study, however, eonst.antly bro.adened his
knowledge and the studious li.aliits of his youlli li.iM' ui.ide liiin ,i iii.iii oi «iil'-
general inform.ation. In the school of experieiica', too, lie learned m.ariy v.alu.alib'
lessons which have jiroven of significant worth in bis adv.anceinent in th<' busi-
ness world. In his boyhood days, after bis life on tin- f.arm. In- first sold p.apirs

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uii tile streets and tlit-ii began learning the |>rinter'.s trade in Setlalia. Missouri,
following that occupation for five years. Subsequent to his removal to Denver,
Colorado, in 1870, he was engaged in newspaper work as reporter, editor and
correspondent until 1877. During the Sioux war of 1875-6 in Wyoming and
Montana, he was \ritli General Crook as special correspondent of the New York
Times, Chicago Tribune and Denver News, personally participating in the fight-
ing in all of the engagements witii tiie Indians, the secretary of war commending
him for his gallantry and helpfulness to the government. Moreover, he wrote most
interesting accounts of that frontier warfare, which was needed in quelling the
Indians in their hostile resentment of the incoming civilization.

While pursuing the journalistic profession Mr. Strahorn became interested in
and to some extent identified with the railway business, accomi^anying as corre-
sjiondent several surveying parties and also performing publicity work for the
Denver & Rio Grande, the Colorado Central and the Union Pacific Railroad Com-
panies. This opened up to him the opportunity of entering into active connec-
tion with railway interests and he organized and conducted the publicity bureaus
of the Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific Companies, during which period, from
1877 until 1881, he resided much of the time in Omaha and in Denver. He was
also engaged in a confidential capacity in work relating to the extension of lines
for the Union Pacific, this carrying him by stage, horseback and on foot into
almost every county of every state and territory west of the Missouri river and
brought to him his wide knowledge of the conditions and the opportunities of the
west. His next step in the business world brought him into intimate connection
with town-site, irrigation and power enterprises in Idaho, Oregon and Washington
and when six years had passed in that way he returned to the east, settling in
Boston, Massachusetts, in 1890. Through the succeeding eight years he devoted
his attention to the negotiation of municipal bonds but since 1898 has perma-
nently resided in Spokane, where he again became actively interested in develop-
ment projects, his special lines of operation being in connection with the construc-
tion and operation of waterworks, power and electric plants and irrigation. Those
interests still, claim his attention and energies to a considerable extent and have
constituted a significant force in the improvement and upbuilding of the districts
in which he has operated. His enterprise and executive ability in recent years
have, moreover, brought him into prominence in railway connections as the promo-
ter and builder of the North Coast Railroad. He undertook to prosecute that
project in the spring of 1905 with the result that in the fall of that year a com-
pany was organized and the engineering and construction work has since proceeded
steadily. The system is designed to bring Seattle, Tacoma and Portland on the
west into direct connection with Walla Walla and Spokane on the east and includes
a new short line between Spokane and Walla Walla and another between Spokane
and Lewiston, Idaho, and, with its branches, is to have a total length of seven
hundred and fifty miles. Throughout practically the whole existence of the com-
pany Mr. Strahorn has been its president and active manager. The value of the
project is recognized by every business man of this section and its worth as a
developing factor of Washington can scarcely be overestimated. In connection
with this, Mr. Strahorn has organized the Spokane Union Terminal project which
will center five railways in one grand passenger terminal and provide for their
concentration along one central zone through the heart of the city, with all surface

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or gradf crossiiii^s cliiiiiiiattcl. In workiii); tliis out In- DviTcanif ohstaclcs wliicli
in tin- ag}{r»gatf wire almost appallinj;.

The North Coast Railroad project lias soinctiuics been callrd tlir railway
romance of our time and our subject, its central fipirc, the "S])hinx" and "Man
of Mystery" because of the very unusual and unicjue manner of its financing and
building, involving many millions of dollars, without the identity of Mr. Strnhorn's
financial backers becoming known. The war m.adc uj>on him by rival railway in-
terest.s- and otli<rs bent upon unmasking and defeating him has been :\ sensation
of large magnitude in tin I'aeirie iiortli west, .iiid prolvably more tli;iii aiiv otlier of
Mr. Strahorn's undertakings has eiiipii.isi/.i-d iiis tine jioise, unfaltering |)iirsiiit of
an undertaking once decided upon and bis undying devotion to any trust iiii)>osed
in liiiii, .'IS Well as Ills modesty in success. I..ite in tlie \car liMO. win ii tin'
larger matters desired had been accomplished, this ban of secrecy was ninoved
.ind it develojied that Mr. .Strahorn li.id been the confidential agent of .Mr. Ilarri-
nian from the first .iiid tin North Co.ist H.iilroad t nterprise wa.s consolidated with
other H.'irrim.in lines in the northwest under the n.imc of the Oregon-\\';ishington
Railroad & Navigation Company, and Mr. Str.ahorn made vice-president of the
larger corporation.

In order to ajipreciatc some of the accomplishments of this gn-.at railroad builder
be it stated that several hundred miles of ro.id siir\-ey( d .ind in )).irt constructed
have been paid for. to the extent of sixcral iiiillioii dolLirs. hv the prrsnii.il elii ek
of .Mr. Strahorn. A thousand miles of surveyed lines, a hundred miles completed
in tin- Yakima valley, trains ojierating on (lortions of ro.id, .ire .1 few of the things
that li.i\c been ;iecoiiiplishe(l in an ineredilily short time .-iiid in the face of trriiieiid-
ous odds and ojiposition. There has been built one bridge two tlious.uid nine hun-
dred feet long s|)aiining the Columbi.a ; .inothcr over the ."snake will be four tlwui-
s.ind .ind seM-nty feet long and two hundred and seventy-five feet high, probably
the highest over any large river in the L'nited .States, and this bridge will li.ive
ten million pounds of steel used in its construction. Mr. Str.ihorn will erect in
the city of Spokane alone one bridge one hundred .ind sixty-fivi- feet high and three
thousand feet long; .another one hundred and seventy-five feet high .ind oiu- thou-
s;md fi-et long, and both to be marvelous engineering feats.

.More recently these interests have organized the West Coast Railway designed
to do important construction .across the Cascade mount.-iins, with Mr. Str.ahorn as
president, .and also the Yakima V.allev Tr.insport.ition Company, which is build-
ing ini)iorl.iMt ele<'lrie railw;i\- lines under his (iirrelion. Among liis iii.iny inipurl.iiit
|)erson;il enterprises are the Northwest Light & W'.ater Conijiany. owning w.iter-
|)ower, electric lighting .and w.iterworks jilants in various cities of Oregon. W'.ishing-
ton .-iiid Idaho; the ^'akiini \'.allev Power (dnip.iiiy. which has built t lectric trims-
mission lines one iiundred .and ten miles in length, conneetiiig up .ind furnishing
electric power to all the cities of the Yakim.a v.alley .-md Pasco; .and the Pasco
Reclamation Company, which is irrigating .md ollnrwise developing large areas
of orch.ird l.mds surrounding the city of P.isco. Hesiiies fin.ancing .and being presi-
dent .and m.aii.ager of these .and other companies. .Mr. Str.ahorn has found time to
engage in m.inv other .icti\ities in connection with ( umiuercial oi'g.ini/,;itions through-
out the northwest.

On the lyth of September, 1877, -Mr. Str.ihorn w;is married to .Miss Carrie

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Adell Green, a daugliter of Dr. J. W. Green, of Marengo, Illinois, whose social
graces and literary attainments (the latter best evidenced b}- her authorship of the
popular volume "Fifteen thousand miles by stage") are eloquent testimonials to
the credit her husband so freely accords her for a large measure of his success.

Mr. Strahorn is a valued member of several social organizations, including the
Spokane Club, Spokane Athletic Club, the Inland Club and the Spokane Country
Club, and for several years he has been a trustee of the Spokane Chamber of Com-
merce, cooperating in all of its practical plans for the development of the city.
His genial nature, ever-ready helpfulness and philanthropy have given him a large
place in the hearts of his fellow citizens. !Mr. Strahorn is a man of well balanced
capacities and powers, without any of that genius which is liable to produce erratic
movements resulting in unwarranted risk and failure. He is eminently a man of
business sense, of well balanced mind, even temper and conservative habits, and
possesses that kind of enterprise that leads to great accomplishments and benefits
others more than himself.

MRS. CARRIE ADELL STRAHORN.

Carrie Adell (Green) Strahorn. wife of Robert E. Straliorn, of Spokane, is a
native of Marengo, McHenry county, Illinois, being the second daughter of Dr.
John W. and Louise Babcock Green. Her parents were pioneers of northern Illi-
nois, her father having removed in 1846 from Greenfield, Ohio, of which place Dr.
Green's parents were founders. These grandjiarents of Mrs. Strahorn, on her
father's side, were descendants of prominent patriots of like name of the Revolu-
tionary war. Her mother, who died in ^Marengo in 1899, was a native of Lavonia
Center, New York, and was a descendant of Aaron Burr. Dr. John W. Green,
]\Irs. Strahom's father, who died in Chicago in 1893, was for fifty 3-ears one of the
most noted surgeons of the Mississippi valley. He was the first surgeon to admin-
ister an anesthetic west of Chicago. He served with great distinction during tlie war
of the Rebellion, first as regimental surgeon of the Ninety-fifth Illinois, and later
as brigade and finally as division surgeon with General Grant in the Army of the
Tennessee. ^Irs. Green accompanied her husband throughout the famous Red river
campaign, sharing every danger of field and hospital.

Carrie Adell Green had the advantage of the public schools of Marengo, supple-
mented by a liberal education in the higher branches at Ann Arbor. Developing an
ardent love for music, she studied to good purpose under some of the foremost
American and European vocal masters, and thus, when wedded to Robert E. Stra-
horn, at Marengo, September 19, 1877, she possessed to an unusual degree the
graces and refinements and all the wholesome attributes and practical helpfulness
of the sensibh' reared young womanhood of those days.

It is not too much to say that Carrie Adell Strahorn has well maintained the
lofty traditions of the sturdy, heroic stock of pioneers, patriots and state builders
of her ancestry. A superb, home-loving, womanly woman always, yet she has had
so much to do with the development of the frontier that her public life and ac-

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coiuijlislinunts have been tlie iiisi)ir.iti(>ii and pride of many communities in the
Rocky .Mountain and Pacific coast states. It has been well said of her that she
has "motlicred tlie west. "

Inimediatelv after her marria^je in 1877 slic set out with lur Inishand on tlie
often dangerous and romantic, and always toilsome career (in a field covering nearly
half our continent) the brighter aspects of which are so vividly ix)rtraycd in her
famous book '■Fifteen Thousand .Miles by Stage," which was jiubiished in 1911 by
G. P. Putnam's Sons.

Proliaiilv no other woman has so thoroughly ex))orienecd every )ihase of far west
cx|)lor;ition and genuine pioneering. This, covering a period of thirty-four years
while the west has been in the making, has gone through all gradations from the
wildi-rness haunts of the hostile savage along through the rudest camps of the miner
and cowbov to zealous, ])ractical partieii)ation in colonization, and town and city
building in many waste i>laees, often f.ir in advance of the railways. Tliis work
was particularly noticeable and effective from 1877 to 1880 in Nebraska, Colorado
and ^^'yonling, and from 1880 to 1890 in Utaii, Montana, Idaho and Washington.
From 1890 to 1898, while Mr. Strahorn transferred his activities largely to New
England, .Mrs. .Strahorn pursued her nnisical and literary studies in Boston. Dur-
ing tliis period however, the .Straliorn's spent a |>ortion of each year in Spokane and
vicinity, or elsewhere in the Rocky Mountains. .Since 1898. win n they located per-
manently in Spokane, Mrs. Strahorn lias been everything in the life and growth
of the city and state that might be expected from one so fully equipiicd and so
ardently in love with the Pacific fpast country and its institutions.

Heing a frequent contributor to the coliHuns of various eastern ))ub]ieations dur-
ing all these years, she has made the most of many opportunities to faithfully jjor-
tray the leading characteristics of far, wast Hfe and development, never failing to
award due praise to the heroic M'oirk-of tlio' jjionee'rs, as well as to enthusiastically
strive for wider recognition of the merits of western resources and institutions, and
our climatic, scenic and other attractions.

The camp or home of the .Strahorns lias always been ;i landmark of hospitality
and a rallying point for the creation and nourishing of jmblic spirit and the strenu-
ous promotion of every good cause. Not a few of the far west's foremost men in
business, ]irofessional and (lolitieal life, join her noted husband in gratefully ascrib-
ing much of their success to Mrs. Straliorn's untiring encour.igemeiit and general
helpfulness in hir home, social and public activities at the period in their lives when
such helj) meant everything to them. .She has also accomiilislii-d much in church
building and in the founding and sup)V)rt of educational and eharitable institutions.
Notwithstanding the success, financially and otherwise, of Mr. .Strahorn, and her
)5rominent place and hearty ]>artiei))ation in the social life of .S])okane, Mrs. Stra-
horn has not relaxed in lur devotion to these more useful and serious things and is
still actively engaged in liter.iry jjursuits.

EDW.Mtl) II! ANKIJN W.VGGONER.

Edward Franklin Waggoner is the iiresidiiit of the L'nion Fuel & Ice Coiniiany
of Spokane, with offices at 107 S))rague avenue. He was born in Lostant, Illinois,
February, 15, 1870, and acquired his early education in the public schools there,

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while spending liis yoiitliful days in the liome of liis parents, John G. and Sarah
E. (Cox) Waggoner. He was afterward sent to Eureka College at Eureka, Illi-
nois, and when he had put aside his text-books he became a clerk in a store there.
The next step in his business career brought him into close connection with the
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company as traveling salesman and collector, in
which capacity he traveled for them in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. He dis-
played notable ability in all branches of the harvesting machinery business, thereby
winning the position of general agent and manager of the company's business in
AVashington. Oregon, Idaho, Montana and a part of Wyoming. In 1903 the Inter-
national Harvester Company was formed, taking over the ^IcCormick Harvesting
Machine Company and Mr. Waggoner was continued in charge of the business
until October 15. 1906, when he resigned to enter upon an independent business
venture, organizing the Union Fuel & Ice Company, of which he has since been
president. The company was established as a wholesale and retail business. The
business has grown steadily and substantially since its inception and is now one
of the important and prosperous commercial undertakings of Spokane, doing a
business of nearly a half million dollars in 1911.

Mr. Waggoner is also trustee and secretary of the Masonic Temple Association
and it was he who as the master of Spokane Lodge No. 34., F. & A. M., conceived
the project of erecting a Masonic Temple in Spokane and assisted in the forma-
tion of the association which erected the temple. He acted as secretary of the
board of trustees and as chairman of its finance committee from the outset until the
tem|3le was completed, and his work in this connection has received warm com-
mendation. The association was formed in 1901 ; ground for the temple was
broken by President Roosevelt on the 26th day of May, 1903; the corner stone
was laid October 6. 1904.; and the building was dedicated June 14, 1906. Mr.
Waggoner is one of the best known and most prominent Masons of the state, tak-
ing an active part in the work of the order and ever upholding the high standard
which has been maintained by this fraternity. He belongs to and is past master
of Spokane Lodge, No. 34, F. & A. M.; is a member and past high priest of Spo-
kane Chapter, No. 2, R. A. M.; and belongs to Spokane Council, No. 4, R. & S. M.;
Cataract Commandery, No. 3, K. T. ; Oriental Consistory, No. 2, S. P. R. S.; and
El Katif Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. He has been awarded high honors in the
order and was grand master of the state of Washington in 1906-7. He likewise
belongs to Spokane Lodge, No. 228, B. P. O. E.; Samaritan Lodge, No. 52,
I. O. O. F.; Spokane Council, No. 92, United Commercial Travelers; and is a
Woodman of tlie World.

In addition to his other business interests he is a director and a member of the
executive committee of the International Casualty Company and also a director in
the Western Soap Company, one of Spokane's largest manufacturing institutions.
He is now serving for the second term as a trustee of the Chamber of Commerce
and has cooperated readily and effectively in its measures and plans for promoting
public progress. His political allegiance is given to the Republican party and he
takes an active and helpful interest in its work, yet would never consent to be-
come a candidate for office. He wields an influence which is all the stronger, per-
haps, because it is moral rather than political, and is exercised for the public weal
rather than for personal ends.

On the 16th of February, 1898. Mr. Waggoner was married, in Chicago, to

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Miss NcIIif Mc'KihIxii. a daiiglitiT of Ciptnin .1. M. and Marparct McKiblit-ii, of
Sliilliyvilli-. Illinois. Tlicy have two iliildrtn. Edward F.; Jr., and Marpirct. In
tlic social circles of Spokane tlicy arc well known and the Iiospitality of the best
homes is cordially extended tlicni. His business interests have brought him a wide
acquaintance in the northwest and through Masonry he has become even mori'
widely known, standing as a ))r(iiiiiiii iit representative of that ordir which has ever
inculcated principles of high .nid honorable maidiood and promoted good citizenship.

S. A. STAXlTET.n.

S. A. Stanfield is one of the widely known residents of Lincoln county, who has
been more or less actively identified with the agricultural and business interests of
Odessa for more tlian twenty years. He was born in Umatilla comity, Oregon, on
February 10. I8C<), and is a son of Robert N. and Phoebe (.\twood) Stanfield.
natives of Illinois. In the early '50s they crossed the ))lains to Cilifornia. whence
tiny l.iti r nuioved to Oregon, settling in Liiiatill.i eotiiitv wlim- the father liled on
some government land and engaged in agricultural pursuits.

The early years of S. A. .St;infield did not differ save in details from those of
other lads re.ari-d on ranches on tlie frontier at that ]>eriod. He atli iidid the public
schools in the acquirement of an education until he was eighteen years of age, and
when not engaged with his studies assisted his father with the operation of the
ranch. By the time In- h.id att.iined his ni.iturity he w.is thoroughly familiar with
the practical methods of tilling the fields aiul caring for the stock. In 1887, he en-
gaged in stock raising for three years, meeting with very good success. At the
expiration of that period, in 1890, he came to Lincoln county and filed on a home-
stead near Odessa, and for fourteen years devoted his entire time and energy to
the cultivation and im|)rovement of this place. As he is a man of ))r;ictical ideas
who intelligently directs his efforts toward the accomplishment of a definite ))ur-
posi-. he ))r()sj)ered in his undertakings. He brought his land into a high state of
productivity and erected good substantial l)arns and outbuildings as well as a com-
fort.ible residence on his r.ineh, nuiking it one of the attractive and valuable prop-
erties of that section. In 1901- he disposed of it and withdrawing from agricultural
pursuits removed to Odessa. Here he establislii-d a meat m.irk< t that he con-
ducted with very good success for two years, and then disjiosed of it. .\fter selling
his business hi' went to Orant county. U'.isliington, .md bought a section of l.iiid
that 111- eultiv.ited for about :\ year. Renting this pro])erty in li)07. he p.issed the
following two years in and .ibout Spokane, subsequently returning to Odessa. In
1909 he again took ])osscssion of the meat market he had jireviously establisheil,
but only conducted it for a brief jieriod, closing out the business in 1910. Prior
to this he had ae(|uin-d a fini- tract of Land adjacent to Odessa upon which he lo-
cated and here he has ever since residid. His land is all under cultivation and is
well adapted to the raising of fruits and alfalfa in which hi- is s|)ecializing with
very good results. Mr. Stanfield has jirospered in his undertakings and is the
owner of some very fine land, that is constantly increasing in value. He sold his
section of land in Grant county. Washington, .-is the cultivation of the ranch on
which he is living brings him an income that is more than sufficii-nt for the needs
of himself and family. In addition in these jiroperties he has a nice residence in
Odessa and is a stockholder and director of the Odessa Mercantih- Company.

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Umatilla count}' was the scene of Mr. Stanfield's marriage on December 22,
1889, to Miss Emma B. Boardman, a daughter of Robert Boardmaii of Illinois,
and they have become the parents of one son, Lloj'd, whose natal day was in
April, 1891.

Mr. Stanfield has attained the rank of a Royal Arch Mason and is affiliated
with the lodge at Davenport. Politically he is a democrat, but has never been
officially identified with local governmental affairs. He is an excellent representa-
tive of the unassuming, enterprising citizens who form the strength of a community
and measure its jjossibilities and resourcefulness.

RICHARD ASHTON HUTCHINSON.

Richard Ashton Hutchinson is well known in Spokane through the real-estate
business which he has conducted, but is perhaps more widely known throughout
the state as tlie senator from the Spokane district. He has been almost continu-
ously in office since 1882 when, at the first election held in Spokane county, he was
chosen assessor. Consecutive progress has brought Iiim to a position of prominence
and individual ability has made him a leader in public thought and action.

^Nlr. Hutchinson was born in Grand Gulf, Mississippi, February 11, 1853, a
son of William Dean and Margaret (Murray) Hutchinson. The father, who was
born in Kentucky in 1798, was a cousin of Andrew Jackson, whose mother be-
longed to the Hutchinson family. In 1836 William Dean Hutchinson removed
from Kentucky to Illinois and afterward went to Havana, Cuba, where he was
engaged in business until the outbreak of the Mexican war, when he returned to
the United States and volunteered for service with the Mississippi troops. He
also went to California in 1819 with the argonauts in search of the golden fleece,
but after a brief period spent on the coast returned to Mississippi. His opposi-
tion to slavery caused him to join John Brown in his famous campaign in Kansas
and during the Civil war he served as guide on General Sigel's staff in Missouri
but became disabled and left the armj'. In the winter of 1862 he went to Colorado
but returned to Kansas and was the builder of the first house in Hays City, that
state. He became a resident of eastern Washington, and he and his sons became
the first settlers in what is now Mondovi, Lincoln countj^ where his death occurred
on the 8th of November, 1881. There have been few men whose lives have been
more closely connected with a greater number of events of national importance
than William Dean Hutchinson. Enterprising in spirit, fearless in action, he was
the champion of his country's interest in the Mexican war, the friend of the op-
pressed when slavery marred the fair name of the nation and he met with valorous
spirit the hardships and privation incident to pioneer life in California and Wash-
ington. His wife was of Irish and Scotch descent. Her father was a lieutenant
in the Scotch Grays of the British army during the Napoleonic wars and fought
under Wellington througliout the Peninsular campaign and at Waterloo.

Richard Ashton Hutchinson was with his father in Missouri in 1857 when a
lad of four years and afterward in Colorado and Kansas. While in the former
state he served as a page in the legislature and also worked for a time in the
Denver mint. During his residence in Kansas he was for seven years engaged in

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driving c.ittlt- and in conducting a store as well as in fighting Indians, for tlic set-
tlers had to contest their riglit to the territory against the red men. In 187'2 with
the others of the f.iniiiy he became a jnoneer of (Jiiillayiite county on tile P;icific
coast wlicre he improved and developed land. .Mioul tli.it time his fatlur met
with reverses and the sujiport of the family fell upon Kiehard .V. Ilutiliinson. then
twentv-two years of .'ige. I'rom 187.'i until 187!) he worked in the eo.il mines .it
Newcastle. King county, but while there became cripjjled and also lost iiis health.
On the 1st of May, 1879. he started on foot for eastern Washington with bis
younger brother William Hutchinson. They arrived at .Spokane on the -JOth day
of Mav. finding lure a h.imlet of fifty people. The brothers took up land thirty-
five miles west of the city which they developed and cultivated, transforming
it into a valuable tract which they still own. Almost from the beginning of his
residence in .Siiokane county Mr. Hutchinson has been prominent .-is .i f.-ietor in
its public life. .At its first election held in 188'2 the district, then eomiirising tiie
present counties of S])okane, Lincoln, Adams. Douglas .ind I'ranklin, he w;is
elected assessor. In 188.S the division of the county was changed so that his
l)roperty was beyond the borders of Spokane county and as he wished to be
with his father he resigned his office but was elected assessor of Lincoln county.
In June 188(>. he grubstaked the halfbreeds who discovered the mines at Ruby
camp. Okanog.-in county when the reservation was first opened. He has always
been interested there and still retains a working property in that district. \\'hen
.Iosel)h's band of Nez Perce Indians were brought to .S))okane in 18H(> he received
them as prisoners of war and took them to the Nespelem valley on the C'olville
reservations where he lived with them until .Inly. 1 889. teaching them farming.
During the first year and a half Mr. Hutcliin.son and his wife were the only
white residents with those Indians, his nearest neighbor being ;i horseman fifteen
miles distant, on the south side of the Columbia river.

Erom time to time Mr. Hutchinson was called to i)ublic office ,ind has done
not a little in shaping the policy of the country during its formative period. In
1890 he had charge of the United States census in Lincoln county and was elected
a member of the house of rejiresentatives for the fifteenth district. In 189'^ he
was chosen senator from Okanogan and Lincoln counties representing the first
district, .and thus be was actively concerned with framing the laws of the state,
giving c.ireful consitiiration to every ini])ortant question wliieh eame u)) for set-
tli nient.

Reverses overtook Mr. Hutchinson in 189.S. for during the |);inic of that ye.-ir
he lost all of his ))roperty and was in debt fifteen thousand dollars, but with
resolute spirit he looked to the future to retrieve his losses and in 189") came to
.Spokane, where with a borrowed capit.al of five hundred doU.ars he embarked in
the real-estate business. Such was the sound judgment that he displayed in his
|)urchases and sales of property that within a short time he was able to regain
possession of his old home in Lincoln county and discharge all of his indebted-
ness, .'since that time he has continued not only to engage in the real-estate busi-
ness but also in mining and he is one of the most exti-nsive individual wheat rais-
ers in the state, having over ten thousand acres in Lincoln. Adams, Douglas and
Spokane counties. His mining interests are in the tdeur d'Alenes, Hritish Colum-
bia .and in Ok.anogan and ."Stevens counties. Recognizing the possibilities for the
country especi.illy when w.-iter e.-m be secured to .lid in its development, .Mr.

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Hutchinson became the promoter of the Oiiportunity irrijration district east of
Spokane. The National Country Life Commission, apjjointed by President Roose-
velt, said of Opjjortunity : "It is the most ideal jjlace for Rural Homes that we
have seen." Since disposing of his interest in Opportunity Mr. Hutchinson has
been actively engaged in real-estate dealing in Spokane, especially handling that
district of the city known as the Hutchinson addition. His fitness for office as in-
dicated by his public-spirited citizenshi]) and his devotion to all that works for
the welfare of the locality and the commonwealth led to his election in 190() to the
house of representatives from Spokane county and in 1908 he was elected from the
fourth district to the state senate, wherein his term of office will continue until 191:2.
Senator Hutchinson has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Amelia
.Johnson, a native of Washington. They were married in 1883. Three children
were born to bless this union: ^Margaret Elizabeth, wife of J. B. Hayes; Ida A.;
and William Dean. Mrs. Hutchinson died April 10. 1893. On the 9th of Feb-
ruary. 1895 he was united in marriage to Marguerite Wright, a native of \'irginia
and a daughter of Weitzel A. and Sarah Ann (Taylor) Wright. Mrs. Hutchinson
taught the first school in Wenatchee in 188a. being then only sixteen years of age.
Three children were born of this union. Marita. Rachael and Richard Ashton. Jr.
The parents are members of the Episcopal church and are interested in all those
features which contribute to the material, intellectual, social and moral welfare
of the community. The life record of Mr. Hutchinson if written in detail would
present many thrilling and unusual chapters because of his life on the frontier and
his experience with the red men. as well as his efforts to attain advancement in
a business way. efforts that have ultimately been crowned with a substantial meas-
ure of success.

F. R. JANSEN.

F. R. Jansen. manager of the Odessa Union ^\'arehouse Company, has been
identified with the business interests of Odessa for the past five years. He is a
native of Iowa, his birth having occurred at Avoca on the 16th of March. 1881,
and a son of Henry and Caroline Kuhl. The parents were both born and reared
in Germany, whence they emigrated to Iowa, where for many years the father
engaged in farming. In 1889. they removed to Washington, settling in Lind,
Adams county, and there the father continued his agricultural pursuits.

As he was a lad of eight years when his people removed to Washington, the
education of F. R. Jansen was begun in the schools of his native county and con-
tinued in those of Adams county. He subsequently pursued a commercial course
for two years in Walla Walla, thus better qualifying himself for the practical
duties of life. At the expiration of that time he came to Lincoln county, settling
in Krupp, where he began his business career as a grain buyer. He remained
there for three years following this occupation, and during that time he discharged
his duties with such efficiency and capability that he attracted the attention of
various local grain men, and in 1907 he was offered the position of manager of
the Odessa Union Warehouse Company, with headquarters at Odessa. This com-
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SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE 19

and supervision of Mr. Jaiisen, whose services have proven in every way <(mal to
the expeetations of his employers, as is manifested by the l)eriod of his eonneetion
with the company.

At Lind, this state, on tlie SOtli of May, 1906. Mr. .lanscn was united in mar-
riage to Miss Gertrude Baumgard, a daughter of August Baumgard, a promiiu-nt
pioneer raneliman of Adams county.

Mr. Jansen is a trustee of the Presbyterian church, in whieli his wife also holds
membership, and in liis political views he is a socialist, believing that the principles
of this party arc best adapted to subserve the highest interests of the majority.
He is one of the younger members of the local business circles, where he is held
in high esteem and is recognized as a very capable young man, whose enterprising
and progressive ideas give every assurance of his success.

JOSEPH E. HORTON.

Joseph E. Horton. who has been actively engaged in the real-estate business
in Spokane for the past eight years with offices located in the Lindelle building,
was born in Dubuque county, Iowa, in September, 18;)1. His j)arents are George
\\ . .iiitl Klizabcth (Byrne) Horton, formerly farming people of Iowa, whence they
later removed to Minnesota, but they are now residents of California, having lo-
c.ited tliere in 1910. The father has long outlived the Psalmist's allotment of
years, having passed the ninety-fifth aniii\ersary of his birth, whih' the iiiother
is now seventy-six years of age.

The |)reliminary education of .Joseph E. Horton was obtained in the ]iul)lie
schools of Minnesota, in which state he was reared, this being supplemented later
l)y :i course in the .State University at Minneapolis, where he received the degree
of B. I,, in 1880. Three years later he located in .South Dakoti. becoming a resi-
dent of Campbell county, where in 1883 he was appointed to the office of probate
judge and was elected to sanu- office in 1881. He served in this capacity until
I88(i when he was elected register of deeds and ex-offieio county clerk for a term
of four years, and in ISOl and ] 89ii he was state senator on the democratic ticket
from C.-mipbell .iiid Walworth counties. Two years later, in ISgi. Mr. Horton
w.is appointed Indian |)ost trader at the Cheyenne river agency, .South Dakota,
continuing to fidfil the duties of this position until 1899. The following ye.ir he
organized the Bank of Linton, North Dakota, of which he was i)resident for three
years, during that timi' develo])ing it into one of the conservative .and firmly es-
tablished financial institutions of the county. In 1903. Mr. Horton dis|)osed of all
of his interests in North Dakota and came t<> .Spokane, where he has ever since
engaged in buying and selling real estate on his own account. Possessing much
sagacity and foresight, he has made a success of this undertaking, as he possesses
tile intuitive f.aeulty of recognizing an ojiportunity not discernible to the average
individual and utilizes it to his own advantage. .Since locating here, .Mr. Horton
has lidti eorini<t((l witli a nunilier of important real-estate transfers, and is the
owiur of some \alu.il)le pro|)erty. He built and still owns the city market, located
at the corner of Second avenue and .Stevens street, which covers twenty-five thou-
sand feet of floor space and contains twiiity-four stalls.

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On the ith of August, 1894., Mr. Horton was united in marriage to Miss Minerva
A. Eckert, a daughter of Henry and Caroline Eckert. of Tumwater. Washington,
and they have become the parents of four children: Erwin, who was born in 189.5;
Josephine, whose natal year was 1897; Doris, who celebrated her ninth anniversary
in 1911; and Jack, whose birth occurred in 1907. The family home is located at
12108 Altamont boulevard, this city, where Mr. Horton owns a beautiful residence.

Mr. Horton votes the democratic ticket, but he has had neither the time nor
inclination to prominently participate in governmental affairs since locating in Spo-
kane, and his fraternal relations are confined to his membership in the Masonic
order. He is intensely loyal to the state of his adoption and feels that the develop-
ment of Washington, industrially, commercially and agriculturally during the next
few years will exceed by far that of the past decade, as its wonderful natural re-
sources are just beginning to be realized.

JOSEPH KRIEGLER.

Joseph Kriegler, who is actively engaged in the real-estate, insurance and loan
business in Odessa is one of the town's most i)ublic-spirited and enterprising citi-
zens. He was born in Bohemia on the 18th of February. 1866, and there he was
likewise educated and reared to the age of nineteen years. As he was a most
ambitious j'outh he longed to make more rapid })rogress in the business world than
was possible in his native land with its conservative methods and system, and he
decided to come to America, feeling convinced that he would here find the op-
portunities he was seeking. Upon his arrival in this country in 188.5, he first
located in Waterville, Minnesota, where for eighteen months he followed agri-
cultural pursuits. During that period he became quite familiar with the language
and customs of the country, thus qualifying himself to become identified with com-
mercial activities. He, therefore, witlidrew from farming and went to Castleton,
North Dakota, where he engaged in the general mercantile business for two years.
At the end of that time he returned to Minnesota, and for eighteen months followed
the same business at Wadina, that state. Five years had elapsed since he first
came to the United States and a longing to see his boyhood home proved too strong
to be resisted and in 1891. he returned to Europe. He spent four months amid
the scenes of his native land, and then came back to America, locating in Everest,
North Dakota. For a short time thereafter he clerked in a general mercantile
store, that he subsequently purchased and conducted with excellent success for
ten years. Soon after he bought this establishment he ojjened a branch store at
Castleton, where he had previously been in business, and tliis also proved to be a
very successful undertaking. In 1901, he disposed of both places and came to
Washington, settling in Odessa, and here he has ever since resided. When he
first came here Mr. Kriegler engaged in business with his brother E. J. Kriegler
for several years, but later he sold his interest to his brother and went into the
lumber business. He applied himself energeticall}' and intelligently to the devel-
opment of this enterprise, which he operated under the name of the Joseph Kriegler
Lumber Comjjany until 1908, when he sold it and withdrawing from commercial
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is an alert, wide-awake, enterprising business man. who (luickly recognizes op-
portunities not discernible to a man of less perspicacity and utilizes tbchi to his
advantage. He has iirosjiered in a most gratifying manner since locating here,
and has acquired not only some fine town property but twenty-five hundred acres
of excellent wheat land that he is leasing.

Odessa was the scene of Mr. Kriegler's marriage in l!»l);j to .Miss Louise Hal-
1(T. .1 native of Spokane, and to them has been born unc son Joseph E., who is
now attending sc1uk)1.

Mr. Kriegler is a communicant of the Roman Catholic ehureli. He has al-
ways taken a very deep interest in all municipal affairs and for the past five years
has discharged the duties of town treasurer and he is also a member of the school
board. In matt»-rs of citizenship he is most progressive, .always finding ample time
and opj)ortunity to promote the welfare of the community or to cooperate in devel-
oping the various ])ublic utilities. He was one of the organizers of the Odessa
Commercial Club, of which he was president for two terms, and has always en-
thusiastically championed every movement inaugurated by this association that he
felt would in any way tend to advance the interests of the town. In addition to
his other business responsibilities he is vice president of the Union State Hank of
Odessa and is one of the largest stockholders of this institution, which is one of
the county's well est.ablished and conservative financial enteri^rises. Mr. Kriegler
is one of the highly regarded business men of the town and is meeting witii well
deserved success in the develoi)ment of his various undertakings. His prosperity
is generally recognized as the reward of unceasing industry, close concentration
and the inlierent faculty to utilize every opportunity to the best possible advantage.
He has high standards of citizenship and although he is much absorbed in the
development of his personal affairs, never neglects his imblie duties, his services
always being at the command of the community.

FREDERICK OM AH HUGHES.

In .a ra])idly growing country there is excelK nt opportunity for the .irciiitect
and in that profession Frederick Oui.ar Hughes is winning not only a liveliliood
hut gratifying success as a member of the firm of Diamond & Hughes. He was
born near Muskoka, Canada, December 6, 1880. His parents, Peter and Emma
(.larrett) Hughes, arc !)oth natives of England and are now residents of Spokane,
h.iving in Se|)tembcr, 1886, removed to this city wliere the father was engaged in
the general contracting business but is now living retired. He erected the first
.Medical Lake Insane Asylum and, prior to 1900, was the builder of a large
number of the business blocks of Spokane. In addition to Frederick Omar Huglies
the others of his father's family arc: Tliomas B., conducting a wholesale i)luuibi?ig
est.ablisiiment in .Spokane; R. H., foreman of the |)rint sho|) of the .Sh.aw i*v: Horden
Coni))any ; and Minnie, a resident of Spokane.

As a |)upil in the pul)lic schools of .Spokane Frederick Omar Hugiies ])asscd
tlirough consecutive grades and followed liis higli schodl eonrsr \n two eorresjiond-
ence courses in architecture. He received practical training luider the direction
of his father, with whom he workerl for four years in the contracting business.

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and then entered upon the active work of his chosen profession as a draftsman in
the employ of Albert Held, and was afterward with the firm of Preusse & Zittel
and subsequently joined C. T. Diamond in the organization of the present firm with
offices in the Mohawk block. They have specialized in store interiors and bank
fixtures, yet also do a general architecture business. They were architects for the
Llovd apartments, representing an expediture of eighty-five thousand dollars, and
the wholesale plumbing liouse of Hughes & Company, representing an investment
of fifty thousand dollars. They remodeled the Fidelity National Bank and were
professionally employed by the Spokane Table Supply Company, Greenough Broth-
ers, the Inland Empire Biscuit Company and many others.

On the 6th of October, 1906, in Spokane, Mr. Hughes was united in marriage
to Miss Carrie McPhee. He has spent the greater part of his life in this city and
has a wide acquaintance socially as well as professionally, sterling qualities win-
ning him high regard in both connections.

WILLIAM PETTET.

The life history of William Pettet if written in detail would furnish many a
chapter of thrilling interest and in the plain statement of facts should serve to in-
spire and encourage others, giving indication of what may be accomplished when a
high sense of duty is coupled with determined purpose, energy and intelligence. He
came to Spokane as a pioneer of 1883. He was then sixty-five years of age, his
birth having occurred in England in September, 1818, He was born of wealthy
parents, pursued his education in the schools of his native land and in 1836, when
about eighteen years of age, crossed the Atlantic to New York. Two years later
he removed to the south, settling in ilobile, Alabama, where in connection with two
practicing physicians he established a drug store. The following year, however, his
partners and two other business associates succumbed to the yellow fever. He
bravely faced this crisis in his affairs when it became necessary for him to close
out the business and make a division of interests in behalf of those deceased, al-
though he had scarcely entered upon manhood at that time. In 1841, then twenty-
three vears of age, he established a commission house in New York and in ISiS
accompanied the Amon Kendall party as far as Galveston, Texas, On the 6th of
May, 1846, he left Independence, ^lissouri, on the overland trip to San Francisco,
whence he made his way to Yuba Bueno. When they passed through Kansas they
experienced considerable trouble with the Indians and at different times had to
reckon with the hostility of the red men, engaging with them in a severe fight on
the Truckee river in order to recover stock driven away by them. When near
Truckee lake tliey were overtaken by a snow storm at which time Mr. Pettet joined
a party of six and started for the Sacramento valley, leaving behind their wagons
and about sixty people who, refusing to proceed, camped near the lake, Mr. Pettet
and his companions reached Sutter's Fort in safety but those who remained all
perished save four and these were insane when they finally secured assistance.

Mr. Pettet remained at Sutter's Fort for the purpose of enlisting emigrants as
they came in for the war that was then being waged in southern California. With
quite a number of enlisted men he went to San Francisco where the troops were
fitted out for service on the sloop of war Portsmouth, Returning to Yuba Bueno

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WILLIAM PETTET

MRS. WILLIAM PKTTET

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PUBUC LIBRARY,

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Mr. Pttti-t tlicn org.inizi-d tlic (inn of Ellis \- Pttttt for the purpose of dtalin;^ with
the Russians at Sitka, Alaska, and ivhcn he had disposed of his business interests
in that eouiitry he returned tn San I'raneiseo, where he was eleeted to the oftiee of
city elerk. He was afterward ajijjointed sheritT and at the close of his term in that
position returned to New York. In 1851. however, he returned to San Francisco,
sending; around Cape Horn the material for the first iron buildiiifx <'reeted in that
city — a .structure destroyed hy fire a few weeks after its ecimpletion. Ill health
again compelled hira to return to New York and while there he became interested
in mercantile cnterjirises. In 18(58 lie went ahroad with his family and spent five
viars in Europe, returning to the I'nitcd .States in J 873. ior some time In- was a
resident of ."^t. Paul, wlure he was widely known.

The year 1883 witnessed the arrival of Mr. Pettet in Spokane and, believing
that the city would enjoy rapid .and substantial growth at a Later d;iy. he made
considerable investments in real estate. The following year in connection with F.
R. Moori'. now deceased, V. C'hamberlin .and William Nettleton, he secured the
block on which the county courthouse now stands .and at their own expense these
gentlemen erected a building for the reception of the county records when they
were brought from Cheney. In association with Messrs. Moore .and Cli.amberlin
Mr. Pettet .also established permanent arc lights for the streets. From this part-
nership developed the present Edison Electric Light Company of Spokane. It was
this eompanv that purchased the lower falls of the river and the l.ind on which
the big power plant of the Washington Water Power Company now stands. He
invested in considerable business property' together with a large amount of north-
side residence property and with the growth of the city and demand for realty, his
holdings grew in value, in time making him one of the wealthiest residents of Spo-
kane.

On tlie 7th of November, 18.50, in Milford, Worcester county, MassaehusettM.
Mr. Pettet was united in marriage to Miss Caroline S. Dean, a daughter of Syl-
vester and Charlotte (Cutler) Dean, both representatives of old and well known
Massachusetts families. The former was a son of Seth Dean, a soldier of the
Revolutionary war. Sylvester Dean became a merchant of New York, where he
long continued in business. Unto Mr. and .Mrs. Pettet were born two children.
The son George is now assistant secretary of the Spokane & Eastern Trust Com-
pany. The daughter. Grace, became the wife of ,T. P. M. Richards, president of
the .Spokane & Eastern Trust Com)>.any, and unto them were born five children:
Grace, who is the wife of the Rev. E. P. Smith, of Boise, Idaho, and who has two
children. Dorothy and Cornelia; Caroline, the wife of Lieutenant .Sherburne Whip-
ple, of the United States army now stationed in the Pliili|)|)ines and by whom she
has one son, Sherburne; and .IdIiii X'.anderpool, Josiah and William Pettet Richards.
In the sprinir of 1889. three months before the great fire. .Mr. Pettet was stricken
with typhiiid fev<'r from which he never fully recovered. The latter years of his
life were l.irgely spent at his home. Cilasgow Lodge, on the North l)()nle\ard. where
he had a forty-acre tract of land within the city limits and a beautiful residence
on the li.inks of the .'^pokane river, fitted u|) in English style. His eightieth
birthday was celebrated by a garden party attended by over two hundred of his
friends. It was said of him: "Mr. Pettet's benign influenei- has been v<'ry sensibly
felt in .Spokane to the development of which he has contril)uted incaleul.ably. He

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has always been a man of great energy and his superb business ability and keen
foresight made him eminently successful in his various enterprises."

In his political views Mr. Pettet was a republican during the early days of his
residence in this country but in later life became a stanch democrat. He attended
the Episcopal church until old age compelled him to remain away from the house
of worship, after which he always observed the Sabbath in services at home. He
was a most congenial, entertaining man, of kindly nature and greatly enjoyed the
companionship of young people. He died in November, 1904, in London. He
and his wife three years before had left Spokane for an extended tour of the old
country and were on their way home when both were taken ill in London. Mrs.
Pettet improved but her husband gradually failed until the end came. He was
then about eighty-six years of age. His had been a long, well spent and honorable
life, and it is said that no one who met him, even casually, would ever forget his
frank personality. He was a remarkable and unique character and a most valuable
citizen. He sought out his own ways of doing good but they were effective ways,
productive of immediate and substantial results. He contributed much to the pio-
neer development of the city, giving impetus to its industrial and commercial in-
terests in the era which preceded the fire and also in the period that followed the
great conflagration. His wise judgment and clear insight were often used for the
benefit of others as well as in the conduct of his own business affairs and he stood
as a splendid type of the Anglo-Saxon race who finds or makes Iiis opportunity and
uses it to the best advantage.

STANLEY ALEXANDER EASTON.

Stanley Alexander Easton, living in Kellogg, lias since 1902 acted as manager
of the Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining & Concentrating Company. His birth oc-
curred in Santa Cruz, California, on the 17th of April, 1871, his parents being
Giles A. and Mary Elizabeth (Gushee) Easton. The father, a California pioneer,
was an early ofHeer of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company and later entered the
ministry as one of the pioneer Episcopal clergi'men of San Francisco. His demise
occurred about 1896.

Stanley A. Easton sup|)lemeiited his early education by n course of study in the
department of mining engineering of the University of California, from which he
was graduated in 1891 with the degree of E. !M. He first came to Wardner, Idaho,
in 1896 and as a mining engineer entered the service of the Bunker Hill & Sullivan
Mining & Concentrating Company but was absent for several years, working at
his profession in British Columbia, other parts of Idaho. Colorado, and all the
principal mining centers. Returning to Wardner in 190ii. lie took cliarge of the
properties of the Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining & Concentrating Company as
manager and in this capacity has ably served to tlie present time. It has been dur-
ing his administration that the Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining & Concentrating
Company erected the Young Men's Christian Association building in Kellogg. In
the line of his profession 'Sir. Easton is connected with the American Institute of
Mining Engineers, the Mining Metallurgical Society of America and the Institute
of Mining & Metallurgy, of London, England.

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On tin- l."»lli of Nuvciiilji r. \'.>0G. Mr. K.-istnii w.is iinitid in marriage to Miss
Kstelle (irccnough of Missoul.i. .Montaii-i. a daiigliti r o( Tlionias I.. Grecnougll,
tilt- i)roniinfiit mining and railroad man <it Montana anil Idaiio. who passed away
in July, 1911. Our sulijii-t anil his wift- have two childr.ii. Ruth and Jane, who
were horn in tile years 190" and 1910 n -pi cliv . )y.

Mr. Easton's fraternal relations are with \\'.irilnir Lodge, No. at, A. 1'. iS: A.
M., of which lie is master, and W.dlaee Lodge, No. 331, B. P. O. E. He is like-
wise a member of the Spokane Cluh of Spok.me and helongs to the Idaho Sons of
the American Revolution. His husiness c.ireer has lieeii marked by ste.idy advance-
ment and he has ever maintained an unassailable reputation for integrity as well
a.s enterprise.

.TAMF..S M. ST M P.SOX.

James M . .Simpson, actively engaged in the practice of law in Spokane since
190-.', now has a large clientage that h.is eomiected him with much important liti-
g.-ition tried in the courts of this .and .idjoining states. He is a western man in that
he was born this side of the Mississippi river, which event occurred in Knox county,
Missouri, on the 1st day of January, ISfiO, his jjarents, Benjamin and Perlina
.Sinijison, being jiioneers of that county.

He entered the puhlie sehooU there when .i hoy of six years .and .after eom-
j.letiiig the course of study therein ])rescrilied, .ittended the State Normal School
at Kirksville, Missouri, from wliich institution he gradu.ited in the full course of
four v.ars in June, 1886. Mr, Simpson first came west in 1882, locating at Deer
Lodge, Montana, remaining west but a short time, when he returned to Missouri
to com])lete bis education and ag.ain came west to Deer Lodge, Montana, where he
■ ngaged in educational work until 1901. h.iving eb.irge of the i)ublie schools of
th.it place. He devoted the hours that are usu.iUy termed leisure to the study of
law and was admitted to the bar of that state in June. 1893. Mr. Simpson con-
tinued his educational work for a time after his admission to the h.ir. but has now
been engaged in the active jjractice of bis (irofession for .ibout fifteen years. His
careful analysis and logical deductions, and bis correct application of precedent
and principle to the points at issue, were f.ietors in his success. In 1901 be be-
came prosecuting county attorney of Powell county. Mont.ma. serving in that ca-
jiacity for nearly two years. In 1902, lie resigned the office of county .attorney of
I'owell county. Montana, and came to Spokane, where he has since continued in
the jiractice of the law. He h.is a large and well selected law library and has
remained a student of the principles of jurisprudence to this day. His work done
before the courts has won him the recognition .mil .admiration of his professional
brethren and has awakened the confidence of the general public to .an extent that
has brought him a gratifying clientage. Mr. Simpson has always taken an .letive
interest in politics, but has not sought office, having been a candidate for office but
nnee ill liis life.

Mr. Sim)>son w.is married. .Inly 1. IHSG. to Miss K.it. M. I'lnik. .i daughter
of Thomas \V. and Rachel Funk, of Kirksville. Missouri. Mrs. Simpson is also a
graduate of the State Normal School at Kirksville. Missouri, having graduated in

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the class with Mr. Simpson in June, 1886. They have one child James C. Simp-
son, of this city. Mr. Simpson is identified with three of the leading fraternal
organizations. Holding membership in the Masonic fraternitj-, he has attained
high rank and is now a member of El Katif Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He
also belongs to Imperial Lodge, No. 134, I. O. O. F., and to Camp No. 99, W. O.
W. He belongs also to the Central Christian church and these associations in-
dicate much of the nature of his interests and the rules of conduct upon which he
bases his life. Those who know him — and his acquaintance is wide — have faith in
his ability and his manhood and thus the circle of his friends is continually growing.

FRANK PIERSON TEBBETTS.

Frank Pierson Tebbetts, who was formerly engaged in the practice of law,
but since locating in Spokane three years ago has been identified with various
activities, was born and reared in Salem. Massachusetts, his birth occurring on
the 29th of October, 1883. He is a son of Irving S. and Annie M. (Cunningham)
Tebbetts, and in the paternal line is descended from the early Puritan settlers of
New Hampshire, while his forefathers on the mother's side emigrated to America
during the French and Indian war. in which some of them participated. They have
been seafaring people for many generations, having long sailed out of the port
of Ciloucester, Massachusetts.

After the acquirement of his early education which was obtained in the ])ublic
schools of his native city, Frank Pierson Tebbetts decided upon a legal career and
matriculated to this end in the law department of Boston University, being awarded
the degree of LL. B. with the class of 190.5. While ])ursuing his professional studies
he took up special work in the liberal arts at Harvard University, specializing in
literature thereby practically doing eight years work in the space of four. Im-
mediately following his admission to the bar of Massachusetts, he became associ-
ated with James M. Marden and they engaged in a general practice in both the
criminal and civil courts of Boston under the firm name of !Marden & Tebbetts.
During iiis student days, Mr. Tebbetts became quite deeply interested in settle-
ment work and after establishing an office in Boston he took up his residence at
"South End House." This is one of the best-known and most highh* successful
settlements conducted in America and is under the charge of Robert A. Woods, a
friend of Jane Addams of Hull House. Chicago, and of Toj-nbce Hall, London.
Literary pursuits always engaged much of his time and he contributed to various
publications, his products being chiefly essays of an editorial nature, and he was
at one time editor and jDublisher of a magazine known as "The Inquisitor." He
likewise organized about the same time a literary society, known as the "Bo-Tree,"
that numbered among its members many well known poets and writers of New
England. In 1908. Mr. Tebbetts made a trip through the northwest and was most
favorabh' impressed with Spokane, recognizing and appreciating its wonderful
natural advantages, and feeling convinced that it had a great future ahead of it.
He found the enterprise and enthusiasm that characterize the people in this section a
very great contrast to the dignified conservatism of his native state, but it fascinated
him, nevertheless, and he became so thoroughly imbued with tlie spirit of the west

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that he determined to make it Iiis home. Httiiriiing to Boston, he disposed of all
of his iiitirests there and removed to Spokane, with the expectation of opening
a law <if{iee liere. hut there were so many advantageous openings along other lines,
that promised better nturtis in less time for tile same amount of encrgj-, that he
gave up all thought of continuing in his profession, and turned llis attention to
other activities. He identified himself with the Chamlxr of Commerce and was
assistant manager of the apple sliow in 1909, and later he became associated with
tiie Spokane Title Company, of which he was .-issislant manager. In 1911, he as-
sumed charge of the city business of the Edward J. Dahm Company as secretary,
including fire, casualty and liability insurance, and at the present time he has under
way a ])roject to make .Sjiokane one of the insurance centers of the west. He has
.already secured a number of general agencies for this city and has other contracts
ready to close and others still mider advisability.

This city w.-is the scene of the marriage of Mr. Tebbetts in June, 1911, to Miss
F.liz.abcth A. Turrish, a d.iughter of James J. Turrish, who came to Spokane in
187(>. He is :\ brother of Henry Turrish of Duluth, Minnesota, one of the well
known lumber ui.ign.ites of the L'nited ."States. Mrs. Tebbetts is a graduate of
Holy N.iuie Ae.-idemy and Normal .School of Spokane, having qualified herself to
teach but was married before she identified herself with that profession. She is
quite t.alented .and is a musician of more than average ability, as are also her two
sisters. Mr. .md Mrs. Tebbetts have a very attractive residence, built in the Swiss
style, located .it 711 TweH'tb .ueiiur, IIk hospitality of which is graciously ex-
tended to their many friends, who are always assured of being most delightfully
entertained at "Chalet Alpenstein," as their home is named.

Mr. Tebbetts has always been an earnest and active worker in the Young Men's
Christian Association, especially in committee work, both in Salem and since lo-
cating here. While residing in Massachusetts he was a member of the Second
Cor))s Cadets of Salem, which was originally General Washington's company of
body gu.-irds. and has for many years been the crack regiment of the state. Mr.
Tebbett.s is affiliated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, belonging to
.Salem Lodge, No. 797, of Salem, Massachusetts, of which his father is past ex-
••ilted ruler. In politics he is a progressive and while living in Salem in 1907 he
rei)resented his ward in the city council. He was also at one time secret.ary of
the board of trade of that city. Mr. Tebbetts is a man of high ideals, who fully
appreciates the bonds of humanity. He is tireless in his efforts to forward .all
lieneficient movements, giving his support to every undertaking that he feels is
at all likely to advance the welfare of the community. He believes in Spokane
and is Ik Iping to build its civic and commercial future.

WIIIIAM HORTON I'O.STER.

The life record of Willi.iin Horton Foster is |)erh.ips n|)reseiit.itive of the laws
of heredity. He is not only <leseended from an luinorable anc<-stry but by a most
creditable record has added laurels to the family name ;ind his son. Warren Dun-
ham Foster, has also added notable achievement to the family record. Mr. Foster's
elioice of a j)rofession was that of the law .and he continues in general practice as
counsel for the .Spokane & Eastern Trust Comjiany of .Sjiokazie.

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A native ot .Montreal, Canada, Mr. Foster was born June 6, 1863. His par-
ents were E. C. and Judith Ellen (Horton) Foster, the father being a native of
Canada and a representative of an old Xew England familv of English descent
that was founded in America prior to the Revolutionary war. He became a lawver
and was assistant attorney general of the United States at the time of his death.
While born across the border his parents were citizens of the United States so
that he never had to take out naturalization papers. He was with the department
for many .years, first as general agent of the department of justice and afterward
successively in different positions which finally brought him to that of assistant
attorney general of the United States. His wife, who bore the maiden name of
Judith Ellen Horton, was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 18 10. She pursued
her education at Lima. Xew York, and afterward removed to Clinton, Iowa. She
studied law, was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1872, (one of the first women to be
admitted) and was associated with her husband in practice under the firm stvle
of Foster & Foster. She became very prominent in political and temperance
circles, being wddely known as speaker in behalf of republican principles and as
president of the Woman's Republican Association of the United States. The
name of J. Ellen Foster became known from one end of the country to the other.
She was very prominent in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and was
superintendent of its legislative department. When that organization affiliated
with the prohibition party she united with the non-partisan Women's Christian
Temperance Union. She was one of the officers of the American Red Cross Society
and was one of the delegates to the international convention at St. Petersburg,
Russia, and ever maintained a foremost position as a noted public lecturer to the
time of her death, which occurred in Washington, D. C, August 11, 1910. Her
work and the notice of her demise was mentioned by the press throughout the en-
tire country. A son, Emery M. Foster, was a prominent newspaper man, who
died in New York in 1909. He was managing editor of the Chicago American,
and New York and Philadelphia papers and at the time of his death was editor
of the New York World.

William H. Foster pursued his education in the Northwestern University at
Evanston, Illinois, and in the Albany Law School, from which he was graduated
with the LL. B. degree. In 1885 he was admitted to the bar of Illinois and in 1910
was admitted to practice before the courts of Washington. He followed his pro-
fession in Geneseo from the time of his graduation until 1900 and during the
succeeding nine years in Chicago. In December, 1909, he arrived in Spokane and
while he specialized in the localities where he previously resided in corporation
law, he engaged in general law practice for a time as a member of the firm of
Cullen, Lee & Foster, leaving that firm in .January 1912, to become counsel for the
Spokane & Eastern Trust Comiiany.

Mr. Foster is a recognized leader in republican ranks and has done im])ort:int
work as a member of count}' committees, being an officer of the League of Republi-
can Clubs. He was also a member of the state executive committee of Illinois and
was a delegate to several national and state conventions. He has long been in-
terested in educational work and is a member of a number of national societies for
the advancement of education along various lines, including the American His-
torical Association, the American Academy of Political and Social Science, and
the American Economic Association.

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In May, 1885, at Geneseo, Illinois, Mr. l-'oster was uniti-d in marriage to Miss
F'.dith Dunliain. a dauijhtcr of Charles Diiiiliam, a lauvir witli whom Mr. Foster
was I'oruiirlv associated in the practiei- of his profession under the firm style of
Dunham & Foster. He was a leader in democratic circles and was elected to the
state legislature in the district that had a normal republican niajoritv. He was
also re))eatcdly a candidate for congress in repuhlican districts and was offered the
position of ambassador to Russia by President Cleveland but declined tiie honor.
He was very prominent in his profession, in polities and as a man and was ever
recognized as a strong man in iiis honor and his good name. Mr. and Mrs. Foster
have become parents of a son, Warren Dunham Foster, who is department editor
of the Youth's Couiiianion altlvough only twenty-four years of age. He has a
l)hinonienal record, having progressed by leaps and bounds. He possesses the
western "ginger" and enterprise and has used these effectively in tiie east. His
training was received on Chicago dailies and he was graduated from the Chicago
L niversity. after which he served for one year as instructor in English at the Ames
University, of Auies, Iowa. He then went to the Youth's Companion to accept a
temporary )K)sition but has remained with that ])aper continuously since. Mr.
and Mrs. Foster hold nieuibership with tlie Methodist Episcopal church of Spo-
kane and are interested in the various activities which tend to uplift humanity and
wliieh bring a nearer, clearer knowledge of the itolitical. economic and sociological
conditions of the country. Mrs. Foster being president of the Spokane Young
Women's Christian Association. Their iiiHuencc has always been given on the
side of |)rogress, reform and imj)rovement, and their labors have been effective
forces for good.

T. O. BURRILL.

.\n enterprising and highly successful young business man of Harrington is to
lie found in the person of T. O. Burrill, who for the past decade has been engaged
in contracting and building in Lincoln county. He was born in Umatilla county,
Oregon, on the '2jth of A])ril, 1879, and is a son of Sanford and Ann (Stewart)
Burrill. The father, who was a minister, followed his profession in Illinois until
IS7~. when together with his wife and family he came to Washington, arriving in
^\'alla Walla on the 1st of .January. He remained there for si.\ months, when he
was sent to a church in \\'eston. Oregon, tliat he retained for two years. At the
exi)iration of that time he filid on a homestead and for several years devoted his
energies to the improvement and cultivation of his rancli and for five years was in
the hardware business in Adams, Oregon. In 1890 he came to Harrington and
engaged in the mercantile business, but he soon disjioscd of this and again turned
iiis attention to farming. Later he returned to the ministry and was so occupied
for seven years. He passed awaj' in 1909, one of the honored pioneers of the state
and a veteran of the Civil war. having gone to tin- front as a member of a company
of the Forty-si.\th Regiment Illinois X'oluntecr Infantry.

The greater part of the boyhood and youth of T. O. Burrill were )>assed on his
father's ranch, in the cultivation of which he gave stich assistance as he was able.
In the .icfiuiriinent iif his education lie .ittetuled the conimon schools of his native

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county and Harrington, and at the age of twenty he went to Tacoma, where he at-
tended the preparatory department of Puget Sound University for two years. He
then learned the carpenter's trade, and upon his return to Harrington he engaged
in contracting and building in which he has met with gratifying success. He is not
only an e.xcellent workman but he is thoroughly reliable and trustworthy' and can
always be depended upon to keep his word in a business transaction. These
qualities have been import<int factors in promoting his progress and today lie is
ranked as one of the foremost men in his line in the town. Although he is young
he has had much experience and has been awarded contracts for many of the most
important |)ublic buildings in the town, including the city hall, opera house, bank
and ]\Iethodist Episcopal church, as well as many of the best residences. Mr. Bur-
rill has prospered in a most satisfactory manner and, in addition to his line busi-
ness, is one of the stockholders in the Burrill Orchard Company of Washington,
organized by the heirs of the late Sanford Burrill.

On the 5th of December, 1907, Mr. Burrill was united in marriage to ^liss
Maud Graff, a daughter of Fred and Kate Graff, well known pioneers of Lincoln
county. Both ]\Ir. and Mrs. Burrill hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal
church, in the work of which they take an active interest, while for six years he has
been superintendent of the Sunday school. Fraternally he is affiliated with the
Knights of Pythias, and in politics he is independent, gi\'ing his support to such men
and measures as he deems best adapted to serve the highest interests of the com-
munity, yir. Burrill is an energetic, progressive young man. who liighly merits
such success as he has met with, as he always applies himself closely to liis business
in the conduct of which he conforms to the highest standards of commercial integrity.

ARTHUR R. BLEWETT.

The industrial enter])rises of Spokane find a worthy and well known repre-
sentative in Arthur R. Blewett, who is the secretary and general manager of the
Northwest Harvester Company, an enterprise that has excellent equipment and
is well established on the road to success. A native of Bowling Green, Kentucky,
Arthur R. Blewett was born June 14, 1877, of the marriage of Alexander Chap-
man Blewett and Galveston Stone. The mother was named for her native city,
Galveston, Texas, and belonged to an old southern family, prominent in antebellum
days. She was of English descent, as was her husband, who was a native of
Kentucky. The latter died in California, in 1898, and his wife passed away in
1901. In their family were three sons and two daughters: Arthur R.; Hannibal
C, who is living in Turlock, California; Roy V., of the same place; Miss Betsy
Stark, of Spokane; and Effie, who is also living in Spokane.

Arthur R. Blewett, taken to California in his boyhood days, his parents re-
moving to that state in 1890, supplemented his public-school course by study in
San Joaquin Valley College at Woodbridge, California. After putting aside his
text-books he engaged in farming ninety-five hundred acres of land at Turlock,
Stanislaus, California, but withdrew from agricultural pursuits in 1906 and went
upon the road as a traveling salesman for The Holt Manufacturing Company, at
Stockton, California, with which he was connected six years. He traveled over

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tli( ncirlliutst t( rritnry. covering On-jjon. Washington. Montana and Canada, and
in 1907 was made tin- district manager for tlic company at Spokane, continuing
in that position througli the years 1908 and 1909. Since then lie has been the
secretary and manager of the Northwest Harvester Company, of which he was
one of the organizers. They make a specialty of side hill combined harvesters
and build two types of machines — one called the Northwest Side Hill Combined
Harvester, and the other the Blewett Side Hill Combined Harvester. The in-
ventions and patents of the latter are owned by Mr. Blewett. In addition to the
in;iiiufacture and sale of harvesters, the company conducts a general foundry and
inaehine shop business, builds a variety of special maciiinery and does all kinds of
rij)air work. They have completed their second year in business and in ten
months their output in machines amounted to over eighty thousand dollars. Tiii-y
now have plans for the building of sixty machines tor the ye.ir 191 'J. which will
represent over one hundred thousand dollars. The company owns its own pl.int
adjoining Sjjokane, with four acres of ground, and has an exceptionally good class
of all brick factory buildings, with concrete floors, numbering nine. Modern ma-
chinery has been installed and everything is ])lanned for the rapid filling of orders.
They have won notable success since embarking in this enterprise and not a little
of the result is attributable to Arthur K. Blewett, whose previous experience with
Tile Holt .Manufacturing Coni])any well qualified him to undertixke the duties that
devolve ui)on him in his present connection. The Northwest Harvester Company
li.is the following ottieers: Ben C. Holt, ))resident and treasurer; C. Parker Holt,
vice president; and .\rlliiir 11. Blewett, manager and secretary. The luisiness is
capitalized for thrii- lnin<lri(i thousand dollars.

In .addition to liis otlic r iiitrrists, Mr. Blewett owns :ui irrigated raiieii at
Turloek. California, whicii h. is now improving. He belongs to the Spokane
Club, to the Spokane .\thlttie ( lub and also to the Chamber of Commerce. His
political views are in accord with the principles of the democratic party and he
keeps well informed on the questions of the day but does not seek nor desire office,
feeling that his time and attention are fully occupied by business affairs, which
are growing in volume and importance and which have already won him recogni-
tion as an enterprising and successful business man of his adopted city.

G. W. IINNEY

G. W. Finney, president of tin- Union State Bank of Odessa, was th<- founder
of the town in the devtloiimiiit of wliieh he has always t.aken a i)roniiniiit |)art,
biing one of the foremost citizens and most progressive business men in the ])l;iee.
Ill- is a n.-itive of Missouri, his birth having occurred in I, inn county, on the 2 Hh
of .Time, 1861, his parents being Franklin and Nancy J. (Hizer) Finney. The
father was a native of Virginia and the niothir of Kentucky, but they were long
residents of I.iini county, when- the f.ith<r engaged in agricultural pursuits.

G. W. I'iniiey was given the advantages of a good practical education in the
district and public schools of his native county, where he passed the first twenty
years of his life. In 1881, he left home and st.irted out to make his own way in
the world. In eomnion with the inajority of young men of that piriod he felt that

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better opportunities were to be afforded in tlie west so he went to Colorado and
worked in the mines for several years. At the end of that time he returned to
Missouri but only remained a year or two, when he decided to come to the north-
west. He arrived in Lincoln county in the spring of 1886 and immediately there-
after filed on a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres. Having been reared
on a farm he was thoroughly familiar with agricultural pursuits and stock raising,
and was in every way well qualified to make a success of the cultivation of his
ranch. A man of clear judgment and thoroughly practical in his ideas, he directed
his undertakings vrith intelligence, and although he met with the usual discourage-
ments and obstacles that confront the pioneers in every section, he possessed the
determination of purpose and confidence in his own powers that carried him on to
success. During the succeeding j-ears he met with constantly increasing pros-
perity, and had brought his land luider high cultivation and had it well improved
when the Great Northern Railroad Company extended their lines through this
section of Lincoln county in 1892. They passed directly through ]Mr. Finney's
ranch, and being a man of much foresight and perspicacity he naturally recognized
the wonderful opportunity and advantage this afforded liim, and determined to
utilize it to his own benefit. There was no settlement in this immediate vicinity
at that period, and with the improved transportation facilities settlers began com-
ing into the country in constantly increasing numbers, and Mr. Finney began for-
mulating plans for the location of a town site on his homestead. He had these en-
tirely completed and his land platted and laid out ready for settlement before 1898.
About the same time he established a lumberyard here and not only sold lots to
the new-comers but also supplied them with all building materials. The location
was a most excellent one and the town, which had been incorporated and named
Odessa, grew with amazing rapidity and is now one of the most prosperous and
thriving villages in Lincoln county. Mr. Finney has been tireless in his efforts to
promote its development along the various lines and has erected four of the largest
and most substantial business blocks in the town. In 1902 he became associated
with other citizens in the organization of the Odessa State Bank, and was
one of the directors of this institution and later became the vice president.
Its development was promoted with very good success until 1911 when it
became consolidated ^vith the First National Bank. In 1911 both of these in-
stitutions were liquidated, and the L'nion State Bank was organized with Mr. Fin-
ney as president; Joseph Kriegler and William R. Lesley, vice presidents; Charles
T. Deetz, cashier; and Henrj- Ryke, assistant cashier. Mr. Finney has been
financially interested in various local enterprises, and he still engages in the lum-
ber and real-estate business. He is a very public-spirited man and is always ready
to give his indorsement and cooperation to every movement that will forward the
financial, moral, intellectual or social welfare of the community. He is an active
member of the Odessa Commercial Club, and enthusiastically champions its var-
ious undertakings. In addition to his extensive town property, he is the owner of
two thousand acres of fine wheat land that he is leasing.

G. W. Finney was twice married, his first union with Miss Mary S. Raj' took
place in Colorado and of the children born of this marriage two sunave, Trella D.
and Pearl !M. Mrs. Finney passed away in Odessa in 1891. On February 25,
1893, Mr. Finney was married at Odessa, to Miss Emma Durland.

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Mr. Finney is chairinun of tin- board of trustees of the Methodist Episcopal
ciiureh, M'ith which liis family also athliate, and he is also a member of the Odd
rellows fraternity. His political siii)port he gi\-es to the democratic party, and
.iltiuiiigh he is actively interested in local governuiental affairs has always refused
to accept office barring that of member of the board of education, of wliich he
now serves as president. He has been connected with this board for eight years.
He is one of the representative citizens of the town and belongs to the type of
men to whose energies and progressive ideas the northwest is indebted for its rapid
and substantial development. Mr. Finney is widely known throughout Lincoln
county and is generally accorded the esteem and respect his powers of organiza-
tion and executive ability as well as general business sagacity so highly merit.

JOHN J. MOAK.

There is something in the free, open life of the west that brings out the strong-
est elements of manhood, that calls forth the real worth of the individual and in
riding the range in early manhood Joim .1. Moak became self-reliant, resolute and
determined and thus laid the foundation for his advancement and success in later
vears. He is today well known as a mining engineer and real-estate dealer of
Spokane and his life typifies in large measure the progressii'e spirit which dominates
the Pacific coast country. He was born in the state of New York, August 28,
1859, one of two sons of Levi and Cecelia (Van Naton) Moak, who were also
natives of New York. His ancestors came to America vntU Peter Stuyvesant and
settled on the Hudson river. Tiny were originally from Holland and in later
generations the family was represented in the Revolutionary war. Levi Moak
remained a resident of the F,mi)ire state until 1853, when by way of Panama and
Aspinwall he made his war to California, becoming one of the i>ioneer residents
of that state. He filled the office of assessor of Butte county for many years and
was well known as a leading citizen of his district. His wife, who is .also a rtji-
resentative of an old Holland family, is now living in Charleston, Idaho, but Mr.
.Moak passed away in 1900. .Jacob E. Moak, one of their sons, is now a resident
of Silver Hill, Washington. The two daughters are: Mrs. Fannie L. Kirkpatrick,
also of Silver Hill; and Mrs. Carrie Vadney. of Clarkston, Idaho.

In the public schools of California .John J. Moak pursued his early ed ue.it ion.
which was supjilemented by study in the State University at Eugene, Oregon, win re
he specialized in mineralogy, nietalurg}- and chemistry. His first business ex-
perience, however, was in riding the range in California, Oregon and Nevada, .•md
thus his time was occupied until he reached the age of twenty-three years. He
then engaged in mining at Canyon City, Oregon, where he remained for five or six
vears, connected with both quartz and placer mining. Later he engaged in placer
mining in Su.sanville. Oregon, and from there went to the Coeur d'Alenes where
he remained in 1881-5, doing pl.acer mining. Hi- next located in Farmington and
Tekoa, where he carried on general merchandising for two years, and subsecpuiitly
he again became interested in mining operations at Susanville. At Baker City,
Oregon, he engaged in both jilaeer and (|uartz mining and then went to Boise,
Idaho, where he followed jilacer mining until he located in the Bohemia district
above Eugene, Oregon, where he spent four years.

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On the expiration of that period Mr. !Moak went to tlie Black Rock district in
northern Nevada as a placer miner and later was connected with the lumber and
wood business for a year in Plumas and Shasta counties, in northern California.
After spending three months in exaniining copper properties in the Washoe river
country he went to Shaniko. Oregon, and invested in city property, ^^'llile re-
siding there he acted as superintendent of the waterworks and street grading but
left that place to go to the Coeur d'Alenes where he devoted ten years to jilacer and
quartz mining. Again he returned to Spokane and entered into the real-estate
business as a partner of C. C. Barnard. In September, 1910. he purchased an in-
terest in the Garmen Realty & Building Company with whicli he has since been
connected, and has also been identified with placer interests in Idalio. Tliey have
five hundred and forty acres lying along California creek, in Idaho county. Idalio.
Work is there carriei on under the name of the Humboldt Quartz Placer Milling
Company with Mr. Moak as general manager and superintendent. They have a
ditch two miles long \rith fourteen hundred feet of steel pipe, two No. 'i giants
and two hundred feet head. The work has just been begun and the ground assays
from one to twenty dollars per yard, giving a general average of two dollars and
a half per yard. It is estimated the contents of deposits are six hundred feet on
one channel, four hundred feet wide, with an average depth of thirty-five feet. There
are eight claims a mile long and a quarter of a mile wide with a creek channel
through the center, and the average depth is fifty feet. There is plenty of water
and dumpage with pressure to spare and the claims are to be worked by the
hydraulic method.

While at Susanville Mr. .Moak was foreman of the Humboldt mine and lie
ownied ground at Marysville that he worked. He was foreman for the Coeur
d'Alene Placer Company and was also foreman for Keney Brothers at ^Macy Ridge,
Susanville. He had the Gardner placer diggings at Granite under lease and worked
that property for two seasons. He was also foreman and superintendent for the
Elk Creek placer mines at Baker City and foreman at Baker City for the Second
Creek Placer Mining Company. He was connected with the Noonday mine and
mill at Bohemia, acting as mill boss. At ^lurray he was connected with the Golden
Chest mill, dividing four years between mill and mine. He afterward secured a
lease on the Fancy Gulch placers in Eagle Creek district near Murray which he
worked for two years.

;\Ir. Maak is prominently known in the Knights of Pythias lodge in wliich he
has filled all of the chairs and is now past chancellor commander. \\liile in
Oregon he became identified with the Ancient Order of United Workmen but has
since dropped his membership. In politics he is an active republican and while in
Oregon represented his party in county and state conventions. He also served on
the republican county central committee for several terms and did all in his power
to promote the growth and insure the success of the party. In 1 876 he served as
a member of the Walla Walla Home Guards which comprises his military ex-
perience save that while in Butte county, California, he had a number of skirmishes
with the Indians who at that time would plunder the farms of the settlers. He
often had to live out in the brush two or three days at a time in order to protect
his home. The Mill Creek Indians were then known as the Big Foot tribe and
occasioned considerable trouble to the settlers. There is no phase of pioneer life
on the Pacific coast with which Mr. Moak is not familiar and few men are more

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thoroiig'lily infoniud conccriiiiig its luining dcvili)|)nii-iil and all the hardships and
difficulties incident to the life of the luiner. He has, liowever, lived to enjoy much
of the success whieli is to be att^iined from tlie development of the rich mineral
resources of tlie country and because of the extent and importance of his operations
and his work he is well known.

ERNEST I). WFI.LKR.

Ernest 1). W MKr. of the tinn of MeWilli.iins. Weller «; MeWillianis and a
representative of the Spokane bar. was born at New I.ondnn. Iowa. September 1.").
1883, his parents being William I., and Martha M. (Roberts) Weller. Th. father
was a prominent agriculturist of Iowa and had four children.

Ernest D. Weller pursued his I'dueatioii in the piiblie schools of .Vew London,
completing his literary course by graduation from the Iowa \\'eslevaii L'niversity
in 1901-. .Subsequently he became a student in the law department of the l'niver-
sity of Michigan, from which he was graduated in 1908. L'pon being .idniitted to
the bar he immediately settled at Cheney, where he remained for two vears, dur-
ing which time he served one year as city attorney. In 1910 he came to .Spokane
to become a member of bis present firm and has since been engagid in the [iractice
of law in tliis city. He does not concentr.ate his energies u)><>n any special line
but engages in general i)ractice and has secured a good clientage, which is proof
of his ability, as the jiublic does not ])Iace its legal interests in unskilled hands.

On the 24th of .Vugust. 1909, Mr. Weller was married, at Burlington. Iowa,
to Miss Grace .M. .l.ickman. a daughter of George H. .and .Sadie A. .Faeknian.
Mr. and Mrs. Weller have one daughter. Elizabeth. Mr. Weller holds membership
in the Chamber of Commerce. He Jiossesses admirable social qualities and that
spirit of courtesy and kindliness which has gained for him an extensive circle of
friends during his two years' residence in this city, 'rin- fainilv lionn- is ,it Hast
920 DeSmet avenue.

HARRY A. ri.OOI).

Harrv .\. Flood is justly el.assed with the wide-awake, alert business men of
.Spok.ane. for In- has contributed in substatitial m.aiiner to the progress and r.i|)id
development of thi' city, his business affairs being largely of a nature that h.is
))roniote(I general .activity and |)ros)>erity as well as individual success. He is
ricognized as one of the leading f.actors in The Trustee Companj" of S|)ok;ine
wliieh owns .and controls a nmnber of the best business blocks of the city, and his
keen sagacity. enteri)rise and determin.ition have been salient features in the or-
ganiz.ation and m.anagement of this eom'p.any which ranks second to none of tln'
kind in the Inland F'.mpire.

Mr. Flood is yet a young man to whom undoubtedly the future holds out niiieh
promise. He was born in Decatur. Illinois. M.iy 9, 187.'i. a son of Henry and
Catherine (Brickcr) Flood. The family is of Irish lineage, having been estab-

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lished in America by the great-great-grandfather of Harry A. Flood, who, leaving
the Emerald isle, crossed tjie Atlantic to the new world wliile this country was
still numbered among the colonial possesions of Great Britain. His father, Henry
Flood, now residing in Spokane is a native of Kentucky and for a considerable
period operated extensively in real estate in the northwest, his success enabling
him at length to put aside business cares, and live retired in the enjoyment of the
fruits of his former toil. His wife is a native of Ohio and in their family were
four sons, of whom William C. and Frank M. are both deceased. The living
brother of Harry A. Flood is John R. Flood, now master mechanic of the Black-
well Lumber Company at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

After largely mastering the branches of learning taught in the common school;
Harry A. Flood left home at the age of eighteen and for six years was upon the
road as a traveling salesman, after which he turned his attention to the insurance
business, acting for twelve years as manager of life insurance companies, the latter
half of that period being spent as manager of the Prudential Insurance Company
of America. He entered the insurance field as agent for the Metropolitan Life
Company of New Orleans and in 1896 went to San Francisco as agent for the
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, his recognized ability winning him pro-
motion to the position of assistant superintendent. The company sent him to
Butte, Montana, where for ninety days he superintended its interests and then
came to Spokane to open the district for the company in April, 1898. As superin-
tendent for the Pacific Mutual he figured in insurance circles in Spokane until
January 27, 1902, when he became manager of the Prudential. From the be-
ginning of his connection with insurance interests promotions came to him rapidly
because of his thorough mastery of every task and duty assigned, resulting in a
developing power that qualified him for larger responsibilities. He remained with
the Prudential until October, 1906, when he resigned that position to become secre-
tary and active manager of The Trustee Company of Spokane. Since that time
his duties have been further increased in his election to the presidency and he
now acts in the dual capacity of president and general manager. Mr. Flood be-
came identified with this company soon after its formation and was instrumental
in securing capital and raising the capital stock to two hundred thousand dollars.
Enthusiastic and zealous in his advocacy of the northwest and with firm belief in
its possibilities and in its future Mr. Flood has made extensive investment in wheat
and irrigated lands on the Columbia river in connection with his father. Henry
Flood, securing in all over twelve thousand acres of land near Beverly of which
they still retain ten thousand acres. His property is crossed by the Chicago, ]\Iil-
waukee & St. Paul railroad, thus affording him excellent shipping facilities for
his products. He is furthermore known in business circles in Spokane as one of
the directors of the Spokane Title Company.

On the 27th of November. 1901. at Glendive, Montana, Mr. Flood was united
in marriage to Miss Jennie M. Kirkpatrick, of Malvern, Arkansas, formerly a
resident of Michigan and a daughter of William Kirkpatrick. a native of Glasgow,
Scotland, who following the establishment of his home in the south became an
extensive land owner at jMalvern, Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. Flood have become
parents of two children, Kathryn and William Harry, the former now attending
school. The i>arents are members of the Vincent Methodist Episcopal church and
are interested in the church work, ^Ir. Flood serving as a trustee of the Marie
Beard Deaconess Home.

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He belongs also to the Spokane Club, the Spokane Country Club and the
Chamber of Commerce and in fraternal relations is a prominent Mason, li.iving
taken the degrees of the blue lodge^ commanderv, consistory and Mystic Shrine.
On various occasions he has been called to office in the dififerent branches of
Masonry, being a past master of the lodge, past couiuiander of the Knights Templar
connnandery, and a past potentate of the Mystic Shrine. He is a member of the
Inland Club and during 1911 served as trustee of the National Apple Show. He
regards it his duty as well as the privilege of citizenship to express his )>olitical
views which he does in unfaltering support of the republican party, and in the days
of conventions he frequently attended as a delegate while at different times he has
served as a member of the central committee. The interests and activities of his
life have been varied and in considerable measure have contributed to the welfare
and progress of the communities in which he has lived. He holds to high ideals
in business as well as in citizenship, and careful investigation into his life record
shows that his path is never strewn with the wreck of other men's fortunes but
th.it constructive measures have always been used in the attainment of the success
which is now his.

A. G. MJTt HIM.

One of the well known jjioneer residents of Lincoln county is A. G. Mitelnim,
who located in the vicinity of Harrington in \883. many years before that thriving
town was founded. He was born in Colusa county, California, on the 15th of .July,
1861, and is a son of James and Anna ^litchuni, natives of Kentucky. His iiarents
made the journey overland to the Pacific coast in 1852, locating in California,
where the mother passed away during the boyhood of our subject. The father, who
was a veteran of the Mexican war, engaged in farming in California until 1879,
wlieii he came to Washington ^rith his son A. G. After spending several months
in the vicinity of Medical Lake he returned to California, where the following year
he died.

The first eighteen years of his life A. G. Mitehum sjient in his native comity, to
whose public schools he is indebted for his early education. Together with his
father in 1879 he ( anie to Wa.shington and assisted in surveying and ])latting the
town of Medical L.ike. The entire state was but spars<-ly settled at that time, be-
ing little more than ;i wihhrness, even Si)okane numbering few white people among
its citizens. In the fall, the father and son returned to California, where the latter
subsequently spent two years in college, devoting his attention to surveying and
other branches of civil engineering. When he was twenty-one he was the successful
candidate for the office of county surveyor in Colusa county, but he resigned .it the
expiration of six months and returned to W.ishington. Here he filed on a homestead
of one hundred and sixty acres in the vicinity of the present site of Harrington,
that he operated for six years. Disposing of his ranch at the end of that period he
purchased thn- hundred and twenty acres of imiiroved land, successfully engaging
in its cultivation imtil 189I-. He then leased his ranch and came to Harrington,
where verv soon thereafter he was appointed jjostmaster, retaining this office for
four vcars. During that time he became associated with M. 1". .\d;mis in the gen-

44 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

eral mercantile business, under the firm name of Adams & Mitcluim, continuing
to be identified with this enterprise until 1904. In 1898 he and Mr. Adams to-
gether with John F. Green organized the Bank of Harrington, with Mr. Green as
president, M. F. Adams, vice president and Mr. Mitchum, cashier. This was con-
ducted along conservative lines and had become one of the flourishing financial in-
stitutions of the comity in 1910, when they sold it to the Union Securities Company.
Mr. Mitchum has now retired from active connection with all business enterprises,
his entire time being required in the supervision of his extensive property- interests.
He is a man of rare business sagacity and foresight, having the intuitive faculty of
recognizing opportunities overlooked by tlie average man of affairs and utilizing
them to his own benefit. Despite the exacting demands of his large personal inter-
ests he has always found time to promote the welfare of the community at large and
has been one of the prominent factors in developing the town.

Mr. Mitchum was united in marriage on June 21, 1883, to Miss Mattie E. Han-
num, a daughter of Warren W. Hannum, a well known farmer of Yolo county,
California, and they became the parents of two daughters. Leila, the elder, is
the wife of A. W. Haynes, a farmer of Alberta. Canada, and the mother of two
children, Geraldine and Bernice. Imogen, who is a graduate of the University of
Washington, is an instructor in the high school of Harrington.

The fraternal connections of Mr. Mitchum are confined to his membership in
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Politically he is a democrat, and served
as county surveyor for four years. Mr. Mitchum has always taken an active in-
terest in all questions pertaining to the public welfare, giving his unqualified sup-
port to every progressive movement that promised the betterment of local condi-
tions or the attainment of a higher standard of citizenship.

GUSTAV LUELLWITZ.

Throughout his entire life, since making his initial step in the business world,
Gustav Luellwitz has been connected with the lumber trade and is now at the
head of the Shaw-Wells Lumber Company, in which connection he is active in
control of one of the most important enterprises of this character in the north-
west. He was born at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 30, 1870, and is an
adopted son of ^Ir. and ^Irs. F. Luellwitz, of Milwaukee. The father, who was
an officer in the German army, died in 190,S. but the mother is still living in Mil-
waukee. Her father was Professor Witte, prominent in the field of college educa-
tion and an old friend of Bismarck.

In the public schools of his native city Gustav Luellwitz pursued his education
to the age of thirteen years. He first engaged in the sawmill manufacturing busi-
ness in the northern part of Wisconsin at the age of eighteen years and there re-
mained until 1897, selling lumber from 1890- until 1897 on the road. On the 1st
of January. 1900, he left the middle west and made his way to Montana, where
he was employed by the Big Blackfoot ^Milling Company of the Amalgamated
Company, with which he continued for six months as a salesman. He was after-
ward in business, on his own account at Salt Lake City until the fall of 1901.

Mr. Luellwitz was there married on the 17th of December. 1901. to Miss

ursTAV i.n:i.i.\viT/.

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Kiiiin.i I.iwis McMillan, a daujihtcr of II. (1. Mi'Millaii. a iiroiuiiunt rrsidcnt of
Salt Lake t'itv, who luld a •;i>virmii<iit position for many yt-ars durin{{ the Mor-
mon dirticultiis. His grandfatlur was for oin- tirni {;ovfrnor of Tinmssci-, and
a brother of Mrs. .Mi-Mili.ni has been judge of the su|)renie court of Wyoining for
a number of ve.irs. She was a representative of one of the old anil prominent
Keiituekv f.imilies. The marrijigi- of Mr. and Mrs. I.uellwitz was bbssed with
oiu- son. Henry McMill.in. wlio w.is liorn i'eliniary II. l!)0.'i.

In the fall of 11)01 Mr. l.uellwit/ came to Spokane and organized the .\ht lain
Lumber C'omp.iny, under which n.ime be operated for a year. The business was
tlien reincorporated under tin- n.ime of the W'illi.iiii .\Iussir Luinlur \ M.inufactur-
ing rom)).'iny, in which .Mr. Luellwitz M'as interested, ret.iining the man.-igement
of the business until U)0:>. when he severed his connection therewith. He next
enter( d busimss on his own .lecount under the n.iuie of (iust.iv l.uellwit/. \- Com-
l)any .aiul in the spring of lilOl- ])a))ers of incorpor.-ition were taken out under the
name of tile .lenkins-Luellwitz Lumber ('om))any for the conduct of a gi'ner.al
IumiIm r business. In 190:> the I.iieilwil/ Lumber Comp.my w.is incor))or.ite(i to
lake (HI r the retail dipartment of the business and the same ye.ir the n.ime of
the Jeiikins-Lmllwitz Comp.my w.as changed to the l),iy-I.uelhvltz Comp.my, ;it
which lime H.irry L. D.iy becmie .-i i);irtner in the underl.iking. The two com-
p.mies were oi)er.ited independently, the D.iy-Luellwitz Comp.my carrying on the
wholes.ale and lumber manuf.ieturing business. His List not.able ste|) in the busi-
ness world has been in connectitm with the eonsoiid.ition of tin- ."sh.iw-W'ells .ind
Luellwitz interests, which occurred .M.ireli '.2. \i)\->. Dper.itions .ire still to be con-
tiniii (1 under the name of the .*^h.iw-\\'ells Couipany, with .Mr. Luellwitz as i)resi-
deiit. I'r.mk H. .'^haw. foruK r president of the Shaw-WcUs Company, as the vice
president .and manager of tin- new comp.my. and E. MacCuaig. formerly of the
Luellwitz Company, as treasurer. The Ixiard of directors is composed of these
officers together with George R. Dod.son, Herbert \\'itb(Tspoon, E. F, C. Van Dis-
sel, .1. I'. L.ingby and C. E. Wells, the last n.amed a resicbnt of Raciiu-, Wis-
consin. The new cor))or.ition b.is been capitalized for one million, two hundred
thous.ind dollars, and pl.ins h.ave been made for tile erection, on tin- I.uellwitz
pro|)ertv .along the railroad tracks on the north side, of ,i modern three-story
semi-tireproof warehouse at a cost of one hundred .md fifty thousand doll.irs. The
purchase of about two blocks of ground at the juMetiou of .M.irietta street .and the
r.iilroad tracks has also been consummated, and constituted the largest rc.al-est.ite
deal on tin- north side in the jiresent yi-.ir. The niw w.anbousi' will bi- supplii-d
with excelbiit shipping f.acilities .and evenlu.illy the s.ilisrnoin .ind nllieis ol tin-
C()m|>.iny will be located there. The merger of the Shaw-Wells .and the Luellwitz
Companies is a notable step in the enlargement of the business of the big mail order
house. By this combination the firm plans to handle lumber and mill work through
m.ail orders on .i |il.iii used by the leading houses of this eh.aracter in the east. Mr.
I.uellwitz is .also thi owner of the Athol Lumber Com])any and is interested in
the Uuckeye Lumber Coni|).any. the Newman Lake Lumber Company and the
K.iiiiii r I.undier \- ,'^hingle Conipanv of Seattle, He owns large tiniber tracts in
Hritish Columbi.a .and is likewise interested in the- ^'.irdliv town sit<>. Tlu- H.ay-
I.uellwitz Conipanv is incor|)(ir.ited for two hundriil tiiiius.irid doll.irs ;iiid the
Luellwitz Lumber Company for one hundred thous.uid dollars.

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Mr. Luellwitz turns aside from business to cast his ballot in favor of the men
and measures of the rejjublican ])arty but has never sought nor desired office. He
is prominent in Masonry, holding membership in the blue lodge and chapter of
Phillips, Wisconsin, and in the commandery. consistory and Mj^stic Shrine at
Spokane. He belongs also to the Spokane Club, the S])okane Country Club, the
Spokane Athletic Club and the Hoo Hoos. an organization of lumbermen, with
which he has been identified since its inception. He is likewise a member of the
Cliamber of Commerce and his active aid can be counted upon to further its in-
terests and its jjrojects. His early business experience laid the foundation for
his success, bringing him a knowledge of the lumber trade which has constituted
a basic element in his subsequent advancement in this line. As the years have gone
by he has more and more largely gained a knowledge of the different phases of the
business and is today an acknowledged authority on lumber in the northwest and a
prominent representative of the trade. The story of his life is the story of honest
industry and thrift. He has been aptly termed a man of policy. To build up
rather than to destroy has ever been his plan and he attacks everything with a
contagious enthusiasm, his business ever balancing up with the jirinciplts of
truth and honor.

W. S. THOMPSON.

Through his cajiable direction of the hardware business with which he has been
identified since November, 1906, W. .S. Thompson has become recognized as an
active force in promoting the commercial activities of Harrington. A son of W.
H. and Catherine (Lcuallen) Thomjison. he is a native of Tennessee, as were also
his parents, his birth having occurred in Anderson county, on the .Sd of December,
1862. In 1866, together with his wife and family W. H. Thom)3son removed to
Indiana, where they resided for three years. At the end of that (leriod they again
started westward, with the northwest as their destination, locating in Lebanon,
Oregon, in 1869. The father followed ranching in various parts of the state until
November, 1906, when he engaged in the hardware business in Harrington. Wash-
ington, with his son. continuing to be identified with this enterprise until his death
in November, 1907. He was one of the well known and progressive citizens of
Lincoln county, and had been called to various ))ositions of public trust. .\t the
time of his demise he was a member of the state legislature, having entered upon
the duties of representative in 1906. A man of energy and ability he directed his
efforts toward a definite purpose, meeting with success in his various undertakings,
and at his death held the title to twelve hundred and eighty acres of land in this
county in addition to his other interests.

W. S. Thompson was only a child of four years when he removed with his
parents to Indiana, where his education was begun. After the family residence
was established in Oregon he continued his studies in the public schools of Lebanon
until he graduated from the high school, after which he went to the college at Mc-
]SIinnville, where he pursued a scientific course for three years. At the end of
that time he engaged in teaching in Linn county for three years, hut not feeling
that he cared to make of this profession a life vocation he later withdrew from it

SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE 49

and became identified witli coniraercial aetivities. In 1887, at the age of twenty-
five, he went to Albany, this state, where for two years he was in the groeery liiisi-
ness. He subsequently gave this uj) in order to aeeept tlie jjosition of assistant
eashicr in tile Bank of Oregon, continuing to be connected witli this institution until
its failure in 1893. His boyhood and youth iiad been spent on a farm, and after
the nervous strain involved in his business life, the country seemed most alluring
and he leased a ranch that he operated for four years. In 1899 he removed with
his parents to Harrington, where his father jiurchased two sections of land that
they operated together for two years. At the end of this period Mr. Thoniiison
again returned to the business world as a clerk in tile hardware store of Newland
Hrotiiers of tiiis city, continuing in tiieir employ until November, 1906, wiien iie
and liis father purchased tile business. They were associated in the conduct of tiie
store, that has ever since been operated under tile name of Thompson & Son, until
tlie fatiier's deatli. Mr. Tliompson lias a large and well assorted stock of goods,
tliat lie offers at reasonable prices, and is enjoying an excellent patronage. After
tile deatii of his father he disposed of their large realty holdings and is now giving
his undivided attention to the direction of his business, in tlic development of
whieii he is meeting with gratifying results.

On the 26th of August, 1886, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Thompson and
.Miss lone Magers. a daughter of W. B. and Mary S. (Barkhurst) Magers. Tlie
father, wiio was a piiysician, was a native of \'irginia and tiie motlier of Oiiio, and
they crossed the plains to Oregon in 18o'.J, Dr. .Magers passing away in Staten, this
Ntate. Of tile marriage of Mr. and Mrs. TliDUiiisoii tin re lias been born one ciiild,
M. Beatrice, who is still at home.

.Mr. Thompson is a deacon of the Baptist eluireii of wliiili iiis wif.- .iiui daiigii-
ter are both active members, and he has for many years been superintendiiit of
the Sunday school. In politics he is a republican and since 1904 lie has been a
number of the county seiiool board. In matters of citizenship Mr. Tiiompson is
j)rogressive, his support and cooperation always being accorded every moviment
tliat bespeaks tile advancement of community iutrnsts or tiie d.veloinneiit of puiiiic
utilities.

GEORGE WILI.IA.M.S

George Williams has been promiiieiitiy ideiilitied wilii tiie development of (("ur
d'.Vlene for the past eighteen years, during which period he has designed .lud
superintended the construction of many of tiie finest i>ublic buildings in the city.
He was born in Henry county, Illinois, on the lltii of Novmiiier. 18.")9. and is a
son of Robert E. and Lueretia C. (Lester) Williams.

The education of George Williams w.is completed in tile Taiior iiigh seliooi of
Council Bluffs, Iowa. Having decided to adopt the profession of .irehiteetiire for
his life vocation, at the age of seventeen years he laid aside his school books and
devoted his attention to draughting and designing in tiie office of a local architect.
He made good progress in tiie work and was subsequently able to go into i)usiiiess
for himself. In December. 1K90. lie came to Oregon, first locating in the eastern
part of the state, where he remained for twelve years. At tlie expiration of liiat

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period he came to Coeur d'Aleiu- and established an office tliat he has ever since
maintained. Mr. Williams has been especially successful in designing public build-
ings, particularly for school purposes, and was the architect of the Coeur d'Alene,
St. Maries, Sand Point, the Blackfoot, Idaho and the Colville, Washington, high
schools, in addition to a number of others of this vicinity. The style and proportion
of all of these buildings is noticeably fine, while they meet the practical require-
ments for which they were intended. ^Many of the most imposing of Coeur d'Alene's
buildings can be attributed to him, as for instance the ^lasonic Temple, City Hall
and Nixon block, all of which are characterized by uniformity of outline and har-
mony as well as the individuality consistent with the purpose they serve. The same
qualities that are notable in Mr. Williams' public buildings, distinguish his private
residences, all of which are truly consistent with the laws of art and yet are thor-
oughly practical in every respect.

On the 15th of November, 1885, Mr. Williams and Miss Emma C. Jones, a
daughter of Alexander Jones of Sioux Citv, Iowa, were united in marriage. Two
children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Williams, as follows: Carl, whose
birth occurred on October, 1891; and Fred, whose natal day was in June. 189,S.
Both young men are now working with their father and make their home with their
parents at 962 North Fifth street, this city.

Fraternally Mr. Williams is prominently identified with the Masonic order, be-
ing a thirty-second degree member of the Scottish Rite. He is affiliated with Temple
Commandery, No. 8, K. T., and the various other Masonic lodges in which he has
passed through all of the chairs. He is also a member of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, while he maintains relations with the other members of his pro-
fession through the medium of his connection with the Architects' Club of Spokane.
He takes a helpful interest in political activities and served as councilman from
his ward during 1909 and 1910. All matters pertaining to the development of the
community or its various public utilities engage the attention of Mr. Williams, who
is one of the zealous workers in the Commercial Club, the interests of which he
promotes on every possible occasion by giving his unqualified support and coopera-
tion to every movement it champions.

C. C. GRIMES.

C. C. Grimes has spent practically his entire life in Lincoln county. He was
born in Linn comity, Oregon, on the 25th of June, 1881, and is a son of George
G. and Tunia (King) Grimes, natives of Indiana. During the early years of his
life George G. Grimes removed to California, subsequently locating in Oregon,
whence he removed to Washington, settling in Lincoln county in 1883. Here
Mr. Grimes was for many years successfully engaged in ranching, but he is now
living retired in Edwall, being one of the well known and prominent residents of
that section of the county.

As he was only a child of two years when his parents located in Lincoln county,
C. C. Grimes obtained his education in the public schools of Edwall, after the com-
pletion of which he took a special course in bookkeeping. He withdrew from school
at the age of nineteen and during the succeeding two years held the position of

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assistant j)ostniaster at Edwall. At tin- cxj)iratioii of that period In- became deputy
assessor of Davenport under liis father, but after serving in this eapacity for two
years returned to Edwall and entered the drug store of Dr. J. KauUiaeh. He
spent two years there learning the business and then came to Harrington to elerk
for \y. C. Hannuui. a druggist of this city. The next year Mr. Hannum sold iiis
store to (Junniiig & Hallin. and after conducting it for about four months Mr. (iun-
ning sold his half interest in the business to Mr. Grimes, the name being changed
to the Harrington Drug Co. About eighteen montiis after Mr. Hallin died and
the entire business then passed into the control of Mr. (jrimes, wlio has ever since
been conducting it. He occupies an advantageous location, his store is attractively
arranged and he carries a full and complete line of drugs and sundries, such as
are usu;illy to be found in an establlsliment of this kind. As he is always gracious
and affable and courteously considerate of his customers, striving to please and
aeeomniodate all, he has succeeded in building u)) a good, permanent patronage,
that is constantly increasing.

On tile IStli of .I.nnuary, 1908, Mr. Grimes was unitid in marriage to .Miss
Uertha Buestad a daughter of John and Gertrude Bucstad, formerly of Chicago,
I ut now residing in California. One child has been born of this union, Dorothy,
whose birth occurred in 1909.

Mr. Grimes belongs to the Masonic fraternity, the Knights of Pythias, Pythi.-m
Sisters .and D. O. K. K. In politics he is a republican .and is serving as ])olice
justice and he was also secretary of tlu- McKinley Club at Edwall. He is one of
the highly successful and enterprising business men of the town, wiiosc personal
interests are identical with those of the niunieijjality. in the develo))ment of which
he is one of the ])rominent factors.

H. C. TURNER.

H. C. Turner, who for the past two years has been successfully engaged in
the fire insurance and real-estate business, is one of Lincoln county's pioneers.
He was born in Chariton, Iowa, on the 17th of September. 1880. and is a son of
CJeorge P. and Sarah Jane (Dotson) Turner, natives of England and Pennsylvania,
respectively. He came to America in his youth, first locating in New York, where
he remained until 181-9 when lie made the overland trip to California. Subse-
(|iiently George P. Turner returned to the middle west, settling in Iowa, where
he engaged in farming until M;iy. 1881', when, with his wife and family, he .again
removed to the west, Washington being his destination on this occasion. He filed
on ;i honiestead in the vicinity of Davenport iijion his arrival, and the operation of
this engaged his attention until his death on the 18tli of October. 189(5. He was
one of Lincoln county's jjioneers and became widely known throughout this section
iif the state, where he had made many friends. The farm he ent»-red from the
governnu'nt is still in possession of the family and is now being ol)erat<d by one
of his sons. Mr Turner was drafted into the .army during the Civil war. but be-
lieving that his first duty was to his wife and children he sent a substitute.

As he had not yet passed the fourth anniversary of his birth when hi' removed
with his parents to Washington. II. C. Turner obtaim-d his ediieation in the gram-

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mar school of Davenport and the liigh school of Waterville, Douglas county, fol-
lowing which he pursued a commercial course in the old Blair Business College at
Spokane. When he had attained the age of twenty years he laid aside his text-
books and began his indcjsendent career. His first position was that of stenog-
rapher and bookkeeper for the Harrington Milling Company, whom he served in
this capacity for six years. He was a very efficient employe, faithful in liis dis-
charge of his responsibilities, trustworthy and reliable, at all times working for
the best interest of the firm. In recognition of these qualities, in 1906 they pro-
moted him to the position of manager, the dutes of which he discharged in a highly
satisfactory manner. Fully recognizing tiie limitations surrounding the man work-
ing on a salary, and being desirous of advancing more rapidly tiian he felt was
possible as an emijloye. in 1909 lie withdrew from his position and began for liim-
self. Being thoroughly familiar witli the country and widely acquainted, he con-
sidered that the real-estate and insurance business offered a very promising field,
and established an office. Immediately starting operations in this business, his
efforts have met witli a gratifying degree of success. Opportunity in the majority
of cases is nothing more or less than foresight and initiative, as in the average
walks of life all have practically the same advantages, but either fail to recognize
them or lack the determination that lights the road to success. ISIr. Turner in the
early days of his career showed himself to be possessed of the indomitable cour-
age and unswerving purpose that convert failures into opportunities, and thus he
has steadily forged ahead in his enterprise.

On the 6th of January, 1904, Mr. Turner was united in marriage to Miss Eliza-
beth Glascock, a daughter of Frank and Leila (Anderson) Glascock, residents of
Black Station, California, and unto them has been born one son. Harold A., in 1908.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Turner are members of the Presbyterian church, and fra-
ternally he affiliates with the Masonic lodge and the Knights of Pythias. In
politics Mr. Turner is an ardent republican and is now serving as justice of the
peace, his discharge of the responsibilities of this office manifesting the same
efficiency and thoroughness that characterize his efforts in every direction. He is
a member of the Lincoln County Pioneer & Historical Association and at the pres-
ent time is secretary and treasurer of this worthy society.

CHARLES L. KING.

Charles L. King is a member of The Jenscn-King-Bvrd Company, doing an
extensive jobbing business in hardware at Spokane. Not all days in his career
have been equally bright, for at times he has seen the gathering storm clouds which
have seemed to threaten disaster, but has always been able to turn defeats into
victories and promised failures into successes. In the accomplishment of this task
he has wisely used his time and talents and improved each opportunity as it has
been presented. He was born June 8, 1863, in London, England, a son of Charles
and ^Martha I. (Scott) Iving, who were also natives of England, the former born
in Norfolk and the latter in Norwich. The father was a representative of an old
English family and came to the United States when his son Charles was but five
years of age. He located first in Chicago but after two years removed to Seward,

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Nebraska, and in that locality engaged in farrain};. When four years had gone by
he continued on his westward way to California and while living in tiiat state served
as public administrator and coroner of Solano county, being located at Benecia,
wiiere his last days were passed. He departed this life in 1898 and is still sur-
vived by his widow, who is living in Spokane, at the age of seventy-eight.

Cliarles L. King was reared in Sacramento valley, California, and completed liis
education by graduation from the high school at Rio Vista. He then entered the
tclrgrapii office at that ))laee, where he learned the business and .-leted as operator,
filling tile position at the time the news of the assassination of President (Jartield
was received. He continued there until 188.^ and then removed with his ))arents
to Benecia, where he accepted tlie position of manager in the office of George W.
Humes, proprietor of a salmon cannery. Two years later, or in 1885, he left home
and went to Oakland, California, where he took a position with C. Knox Marshall,
iiierehant and proprietor of a hay and feed store. The next year, 1886, he w.is
offered a situation as cashier with the firm of Miller & I,u.\, and in April, 18«(),
was sent to their Soldier's Meadow ranch in northwestern Nevada. There he rode
the range and attended to the business of the ranch until December. 188(5, when
he returned to the office of Miller & Lux, in San Franeiseo. but made his home
in Oakland.

Ill April, 1888. Mr. King first became a resident of W.isliington. at wliieb time
he made his way to Sprague, where he secured a saddle horse and tiieti tollowed
( rab creek, down to what is now the town of Wilson Creek, and then up the Grand
Coulee and on to Wild Goose Bill's ferry on the Columbia river. He aftirward
went up to the head of the Grand Coulee and returned by w;iy of the California settle-
ment, where in those days was found the most important wheat district on the
I5ig H.nd. This trip lasted three weeks, his purjiose being to find some well watered
land suitable for stock-raising, but even at that early day he found that .'ill well
watered land had been taken uj). with the exception of a few small tracts not suited
to Ills jjurpose.

Near Harrington Mr. King nut ;iii old aequaintaiiee, I,, ('. I'islier, formerly
(if Oakland, California, for whom he worked that season at haying and harvesting.
L.irlv ill Sil)tember he secured .i jiositioii in .i h.irdware store in Sprague and in
the foUoOTHg year purchased a half interest in the business from a Mr. Brooks,
one of his former employers. The firm style of .Jensen. King & Company was
then assumed and under tiiat name the business was eoiitiiHiid until 1895, when
the town of Sprague was almost totally destroyed by fire. Tiie outlook was a very
dismal one, and on the 1st of .laiiuary. 1896, the members of the firm removed
to S|)()k.ine and consolidated their interests with the well known li.irdwan- firm .>f
Uolverton & Byrd, Incorporated, under the name of The .Jensen-King-Byrd (Oin-
l>any. under which caption the firm style continues to do business. At first they sold
only to tile retail trade, but have since develojied their business to include a jobbing
department, which is now the largest end of the concern.

On the 5th of November, 1890, Mr. King was united in marriage to Miss Mary
L. Ad.ams, a daughter of .lohn L. Adams, superintendent of the railw.iy shops at
Sprague. and a sister of Mrs. .Jensen. The three children of this marriagi' are
Martha, Edith and Charles Adams King, all now attending high school at Spokane.
The jiarcnts are members of the Westminster Congregational ehiireb and Mr. King
is also serving on its executive board. He is a dinetor of the Young .Mens ( hris-

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tian Association and takts active interest in many ])rojects and measures for tlie
material and moral development of the community. He belongs to the Inland Club
and to the Chamber of Commerce and for four years was a director of the Inter-
state Fair Association, in the work of which he has always taken an active interest.
His political support is given to the republican jjarty and his efforts along that
line have been effective forces for success. He was ]3resident of the Federated Men's
Clubs, covering twenty-si.x of the improvement clubs of this city which are work-
ing in behalf of legislation that resulted in tlie present primary laws. It was these
federated clubs, during ]\Ir. Iving's incumbency as president, that secured the elec-
tion of Mayor Herbert Moore and MayoC M. S. Pratt. Mr. King was at one time
mayor of Sprague, filling the office in the years 1895-6. He has alwaj^s preferred,
however, to do his duty as a private citizen rather than as an office holder, and
has been everywhere recognized as one wliose labors have constituted him a eo-
operant factor in the attainment of much tliat is beneficial to the community.

RUDOLPH BOWMAN SCOTT.

The spirit of enterprise must be the dominant factor in the life of an individual
who makes his way into a new and undeveloped country, willing to meet the diffi-
culties and hardships incident to its upbuilding in order to enjoy the opportunities
and advantages there offered. Such a spirit was possessed in large measure by
Rudolph Bowman Scott, who became one of the best known and most prominent
men of tlie northwest. He possessed marked force of character and left tlie im-
press of his individuality upon all public movements or business concerns with which
he became in any wise closely connected. He therefore did much for the benefit
of the Spokane country througli his activities in farming, real estate, mining, and
fire and life insurance. He arrived here in 1883, having made his way from Denver,
Colorado, to Coeur d'Alene three years before. His labors were therefore an effec-
tive force in shaping the history of not only the western part of Washington but
of the state in general. He was an American of Indian, African and Scotch ex-
traction. His birth occurred in New Haven, Connecticut, November 16, 181-6. and
he came of New England ancestry. His maternal grandfather was a Pequot In-
dian chief, who married a Scotch woman and fought on the side of liberty through-
out the war of the Revolution. His paternal grandfather was a West Indian African
of the Toussaint I'Ouverture stock and the son of a Barbadoes planter sent to New
Haven, Connecticut, to be educated at Yale College.

Rudolph B. Scott pursued a course of study in the Lancasterian School of New
Haven, Connecticut, where among his class-mates were four who afterward be-
came governors. He learned the trade of a wood carver in Chauncey Jerome's
clock manufacturing establishment in New Haven. Connecticut, but at the time of
the Civil war ]3ut aside all business and personal considerations to espouse the
cause of the Union. Already he had become deeply interested in political questions
and in the situation of the country prior to this time. He was a bov when in
1859 Abraham Lincoln made campaign speeches throughout Connecticut and in
the. celebration Mr. Scott carried a torch in the procession in New Haven. He
and a brother enlisted for service in the Civil war. He was in the North Atlantic

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Squadron on hoard tlic United States giuiboat Cliico])fi' and was one of tin- men
tliat \()luntet:Tfd to accompany Lieutenant C'ushing when he blew vip tile reliel
ram Alhtinarlc. At the eapture of Plymouth, North Carolina, Mr. Scott was
severely wounded. I'ollowing the close of the war he engaged in mining in Colo-
rado, New Mexico and Washington and was at one time connected with the L'nited
Stitcs ni;iil service, being United States mail agent from Chicago. Illinois, to Dan-
ville, .'it tile time of tlie historic republican convention held in Chicago in KSSO.
While the three hundred and five delegates stood solid for U. S. Grant for presi-
dent Mr. Scott held back forty tlmusand copies of the Cincinnati Enciuirer which
were full of abuse for General (iraiit .ind were intended to flood Chicago and de-
feat Grant's nomination. The copies diii nul .irrivc until tlic d.iy after tlic con-
vention, too late to harm his old comr.ide.

Mr. Scott had an extended acquaintance among jironiiiient men throughout the
countrv and was one of the leading representatives of the Cirand Army of the
Republic, in the work and activities of which he t(K)k a very helpful part. He
served on the staflF of Commander Cosgrove of the department of Washington and
.Maska. and was an aid-de-camp on the staiT of Russell A. Alger, commander-in-
chief of the Grand .Army of the Reimblic. He also served as chief mustering officer
of the department of \\'ashington ,ind Alaska and in 1893 was a member of the
council of administration, while in 1 89 !■ he was a delegate from Washington and
Alaska to the twenty-fourth national encami>ment at Boston. He served .-is in-
spector of the dejiartment in 1890 and five years later as chief mustering oHicer.
.•\t .'^(•atth . he was elected junior \iee eomniandiT nf tin- department of Wash-
ington .and .\laska at tlie dejiartnunt ciuanipment. on the '2'2d of .hme. 1889.
Mr. .Scott was also a delegate from S))okane county to the state convention that
org.'inized tiie st.ite of \\'ashington lield .it Walla Walla in September. 1889 and was
a (lileg.ate ti) tile st.ite convention In 1(1 .it .Se.ittle to elect debg.ites to the n.itional
convention ;it .Minnea])olis.

Mr. Scott came to the northwest in 1880 and spent three years in the Coenr
d'.Mrne mining country. In 1883 he arrived in .Si>okane and was one of the
first men to establish a fire and life insurance agency here, his company i)ay-
ing all claims in the great fire of 1889. For several years he was man.ager of
the Peqiiot Mining & Milling Comjiany of .S]>okane. He continued actively in
business until after the outbreak of the .Spanish .\meriean w.ar. when he enlisted
at Seattle on the 2.")t!i of April. 1898, as a private of Company B, First Wash-
injrton Veter.an .Vrtillery. continuing with that command until November 1. 1898,
whi II bv reason of the close of the w;ir he w.is honorably diseliarged .it ."Seattle
with the r.iiik of first lieutenant. He was called to jiiililic (ifhee in 1902 when
a|ipolntment of President Roosevelt made him Uniti d St.ites Chinese iiis)ieetor,
which position he filled for four years, when in 190(5 he resipied on account of ill
health. It was three years later that he passed away, his death occurring March
•28. 1909.

Mr. .Scott was survived by a ^vidow .and tliret' cliildri n. On the Mb ol Sep-
tember, 1888. in Denver, Colorado, he had wedded Miss Adele A. Wagner, a
daughter of H. O. and .Susan (Lyons) Wagner. The father was a well known
char.acter in the anti-slaverj- days in connection with his service in the ojieration
of the underground railroad. At one time at his home in Chicago he entertained
.lohn Browni. the martvr of Harper's Ferry, and twilve fugitive slaves, all of

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wliom he assisted on their way to freedom in Canada. H. O. Wagner, Jr., a brother
of Mrs. Scott, was for five years United States consul at Lyons, France. Mrs.
Scott was born in Chicago and by her marriage has become the mother of two
sons and a daughter: Rudolpli B., a civil engineer in the city service; Henry W.,
who is spending his time in Mexico and Panama; and Addie S., at home. Mrs.
Scott has been quite prominent in the Woman's Relief Corps and was the patriotic
instructor for the department of Washington and Alaska which was installed June
22. 1899. She is also widely known in connection with her work in the Inde-
pendent Order of Foresters, being the first vice chief ranger in the first com-
panion court organized in the state of Washington. For the past twelve years
she has been its financial secretary and in 1901 and 1905 was the department
inspector.

In addition to Mr. Scott's connection with the Grand Army of the Republic
he was also prominent in various fraternal organizations. In Masonry he at-
tained the thirty-third degree of the Scottish Rite and he was also «-idely known
as a leading representative of the Independent Order of Foresters, being deputy
supreme cliief to Oronhyatekha, the Mohawk Indian, who is the supreme chief of
the order. Mr. Scott represented Spokane in the high council of the Independent
Order of Foresters in 1897, 1898 and 1899. He was a personal friend of Chief
Joseph, the great Indian chief of the Nez Perces tribe, and went to Washington,
D. C, in 1897, with Chief Joseph and his chiefs to present their cause before
the Indian commission and the president. Again he accompanied them in 1900
and he did much to formulate ]niblic opinion in favor of Chief Joseph during the
past few years. He was major general of the department of the northwest of the
Union Veterans LTnion. His religious faith was indicated by his membership in All
Saints cathedral. He died March 23, 1909, and thus (passed from the scene of
earthly activities one who had been a most unique and interesting figure on the
stage of action in the northwest. . His character and reputation were alike above
reproach. He was a great reader and possessed a remarkable memory so that he
could call to mind at almost a moment's notice any of the important historical
events which have had to do with molding the department of the northwest. He
was himself a great lover of outdoor life and of nature. One of his marked char-
acteristics was his loyalty to his friends who could count upon him under any
and all circumstances. He ever held to the highest ideals yet was charitable in
his opinions of others and was always ready to extend a helping hand to uplift a
fellow traveler either in a material or moral way.

ROBERT L. McWILLIAMS.

Robert L. McWilliams of the firm of McWilliams. Weller & McWilliams, was
born in Neola, Iowa, on the 27th of March, 1881. He received his education in
the public schools of Nebraska and Oregon. Subsequently, he was a student at
the University of California, from which he w^as graduated with the class of 1904.
Two years later, he received the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence from the law
department of the same institution. The year prior to his graduation in the law
school, he passed the bar examinations of California.

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Immediately following liis firaduation, he c.iuu- to SiX)kane and starttd in the
practice of his profession. In 1910 he acted as assistant corporation counsel of
the city of Spokane. In January. 1911. he was appointed, and is at present serv-
ing as eliief deputy prosecuting attorney of tlie county. He at present holds tlic
position of instructor in the law school of Spokane College, holding evening classes.
Mr. McWillianis has contrilnited a inunher of articles to the leading law journals
of the country.

H, liiilds membership in the Knights of Columbus, of which organization he is
past gr.ind knight and in the University Club. Mr. MeWilliams at the present
time is serving .as eliairnian of tile grievance committee of tile Bar Association. He
was married on the 18th of November. 1909, to Miss Madge Nagle, a daughter of
Michael .and Bridget Nagle of San Francisco. Miss Nagle was also a graduate
of tlie Uiiiversitv of California. Tiiey have one daughter. Helen.

CHARLES I. HUBBARD.

\ highly successful .iiui i iit( rprising representative of tlie eomniereial interests
of Cheney is to be found in the person of Charles I. Hubbard, who located here
ten vears ago. and has ever since been a prominent f.-ictor in promoting the town's
development. He was born in Walworth county. Wisconsin, on the 27th of Au-
gust. 18.';6, and is a son of Ogdi n T. .iiul .\iin (Conkey) Hubbard. The parents, who
were among tlie pioneer settlers of Wisconsin, are now both deceased, the mother
having passed away in 1881 and the father in 190,'i.

Reared at home Charles I. Hubbard acipiircd his |)reliminary education in the
common schools in the vicinity of his home, after wliieh he attended the State Normal
at Whitewater, Wisconsin for a time. He subsccjuently matriculated at Beloit Col-
lege, Beloit, that state, concluding his studies there in 1876. Having been reared
in the county it w.is quite natural that in the selection of a vocation after leaving
college he should turn his attention to agrieultur.il pursuits. He located on a farm
in Walworth county, Wisconsin, continuing to direct his energies along agricultural
lines during the succeeding twenty years, meeting with more than an average
degree of prosiierity. With his thorough uderst.inding of the best practical methods
of tilling the fields and caring for the crops he made a most (■ai)able and success-
ful faruKT. In 1900 he withdrew from the .active work of the fields and disposing
of his interests in Wisconsin, he together with his wife and family removed to the
Pacific coast, locating in Cheney. Very soon thereafter he became identified with
the eomniereial interests of the town by ]>urehasing .in interest in a hardware and
grocery store. He had the misfortune to be burned out two years later, in 190'J,
but so .adjusted his aff.airs that he w.is soon iblr to resume business. In the con-
duct of his store Mr. Hubbard has manifested the same foresight and appreciation
of the requirements of the situation as has characterized the direction of his other
undertakings. He is broad-minded and progressive in his ideas yet practical in
their execution, never considering the minutest detail connected with the operation
of his business too insignificant to receive his jKTson.al attention. In 1908 he con-
structed the beautiful modern building he is now occupying and which affords e.\-
cellint opportunities and .advantages for the attractive display of his stock of mer-

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chandise. He carries a very eoiiiplete and carefully selected line of goods in liotii
departments, cliosen with due regard for the varied tastes and circumstances of his
patrons. His attention is always carefully given to the selection of brands that
he can conscientiously recommend, knowing their value to be fully commensurate
in every respect to the prices. He accords his patrons the most courteous treatment
and careful consideration, striving to please and satisfy all, recognizing that the
prime factor in business success is the spirit of cooperation existing between the
merchant and his customers. During the period of his residence here Mr. Hubbard
has acquired extensive jjroperty interests in the northwest and in addition to these
and his mercantile interests in Cheney he is also one of the stockholders and a
director of the First National Bank.

On the 6th of December, 1878, was celebrated the marriage of ^Mr. Hubbard
and Miss May E. Storms, the event occurring at Spring Prairie, Wisconsin. Mrs.
Hubbard is the daughter of M. Storms, who was of the pioneer settlers of Wis-
consin, having removed there from Ohio in the very early days. He made the
journey by way of Chicago, which at that period gave little evidence of becoming
the flourishing metropolis it is today, first locating in Milwaukee, at that time
little more than a settlement. Of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard there
have been born two children: B. Anna, who is a school teacher; and Clarence M..
who is engaged in the clothing business in Cheney.

The family affiliate with the Congregational church, and fraternally Mr. Huli-
bard is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His political sup-
port is given to the republican jaarty, and although he has never taken a particularly
active part in municipal affairs, while living in Wisconsin he served for three years
as town treasurer. Loyalty to the community in which he resides and cooperation
in the advancement of all public utilities has always characterized Mr. Hubbard,
who is an enterprising and enthusiastic member of the Cheney Commercial Club.
By reason of his public-spirit and indorsement of ever}- progressive movement dur-
ing the period of his residence in the county he has become recognized as a most
desirable and valuable citizen, and is accorded the general esteem of his fellow-
townsmen.

HUGH L. McWILLIAMS.

Hugh L. McWilliams. the senior member of the law firm of MeWilliams. Weller
& McWilliams, was born at ^Mineral Point. Wisconsin, October 2, 18-19, and is the
son of Samuel and Theresa S. (McKenna) ^leWilliams. His father was one of the
early pioneer agriculturists of Wisconsin. Mr. McWilliams obtained his early
education in the public and high schools of his native sti'.te, while later he read law
in the office of Ross & Flickinger Brothers at Council Bluffs, Iowa, and was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1879.

He practiced his profession in the state of Iowa for five years before removing
to Nebraska, where he continued in the practice for twelve years. He also organized
and was president for about seven years of the Keith County Bank at Ogalalla,
Nebraska, and the Citizens Bank of Julesburg, Colorado. He later disposed of
his interests in these institutions, removing to Omaha, Nebraska on account r-i the

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better educational facilities for liis children, where he afjaiii <n<j:aged in tin- law
|irutiee under tin- (inn ii.uiit of MeWilliams, Ilalliiran iV (lair. He afterward
removed to Houston, Texas, where he resided for ahout ten vears. In 1900, he
removed to Ashland, Orejjon, at which place he organized the First National Ha!iiv,
and was attorney for that institntion until coming to Spokane; and was also city
attorney at the same jilace for a period of four years.

His present firm, composed of himself, his son Robert 1,. MfWilliams. and Mr.
E. D. Weller, is rated among the ie.iding law lirnis of the city. In the c.ire and
precision with which they jirepare and conduct tluir eas( s they have the full con-
fidence of the bench and the bar of the state.

.Mr. Mc\\'illiams was married in 1880 to Miss Anna Stuart, a native of Canada.
.•^he is a daughter of Robert .ind Margaret Stuart, who came from .Scotland, located
in Toronto, Canada, later coming to the L'nited .States. Mr. and Mrs. McU'illiams
are the jiarents of three ehililnii. Rnlu rl I.. MeWilliams, Frank S. .MeWilliams,
and .lustin E. .McW'illi.ams. The eldest son. Robert I,., is a member of the present
law firm: Frank S., engaged in the niortg.ige-lo.in business as secretary of The
Fidelity Building & Loan Association; and Justin E. is employed as a clerk in tlu'
Old N.itional B.ink. The two younger sons reside with their father .md mother
at their home. East 518 Indiana avenue, Spokane.

Mr. .MeWilliams gives his political allegiance to the democratic party, but takes
no active part in ])olitics .aside from a public-spirited interest in the welf.ire of the
state and nation as promoted through j)ublic labors .and influence. He holds mem-
bershi]) in the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
thi- .Modern Woodmen of America and is a member of the Inland Club of Spokane.
Ill- has many friends inside and outside of the Jirofession. He takes pride in the
staten)ent that he has never lost ;i client through dissatisfaction with his work, and
has hosts of warm friends at every jilace in which he has resided during his entire
life.

A. E. CRLSP,

.\. E. Crisp, who has s])ent the gnater jiart of his lite in Lincoln county, has
for the past decade been successfully engaged in tin li.inl w.ir.' business in Har-
rington. His life record began in Cherokee, Iowa, on the JSItli of .hine, 187i». his
p.ireiits being F. (J. and Barbara (.Mcintosh) Crisj). They were born and reared
in England, whence thiy eniigr.ited to .\meriea. (ir.st locating in Canada opposite
Niagara Falls. From there they removed to the United St.ates in 1877. settling in
Iowa, where for eleven years the f.ather engaged in farming. At the end of that
lime they once more changed their plaet of residenc<- this time coming to Wash-
ington, locating in Lincoln county in 18S.S. Here .Mr. Cris]) resumed his .-igricid-
tural ])ursuits, being for many years numbered .among the successful and c.ap.able
r.iuelu rs of the county. Ten yi-ars ago In witlidri w from .letiM- life and is now
living retired in Harrington, enjoying the case and comfort pro\i(li(l by I In in-
come received from his valu.able i)ro])erty interests.

A. E. Crisp was introduced to the elements of F^nglish learning in the ili-lriel
schools of his native state, where he spent the first nine ye.-irs of his life. IL eon-

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tinned his education in the schools of Lincoln county until he was fifteen and then
laying aside his school books, he devoted his efforts to assisting his father in the
operation of the ranch. In 1902 he removed to Harrington and together with the
late Mr. Glascock bought out a small hardware store. They invested more cajjital
and enlarged the business until it became one of the thriving commercial activities
of the county. This partnership was terminated in 1907 by tlie death of Mr. Glas-
cock, and for three years thereafter Mr. Crisp continued alone. In 1910 he took
R. G. Turner into partnership and tlie business is now conducted under the name
of the Harrington Hardware C'omp.my.

HENRY A. KLLSSMAN, M. D.

Dr. Henry A. Klussman. one of the well kno^ni and highly successful repre-
sentatives of the medical fraternity of Spokane, whose office is located in the Granite
building, was born in Elliston, Ohio, on the 13th of April. 1878. He is a son of
Dr. F. J. and ^Margaret A. (Apel) Klussman. the father being a prominent phy-
sician of Toledo, Ohio, while the mother is a daughter of .John Apel of Bowling
Green, that state, the owner of extensive oil interests in that vicinity.

After the completion of his preliminary education, Dr. Klussman entered the
Ohio Normal University at Ada, Ohio, being graduated from that institution witii
the degree of Ph. G. in 1896. Having decided to adopt the profession of his
father for his life vocation, he subsequently matriculated in the Kentucky .School
of Medicine at Louisville, that state, being awarded the degree of M. D. with the
class of 1900. Dr. Klussman was an unusually bright and clever pupil, seemingly
having been endowed with an exceptional natural aptitude in this direction, and in
his junior and senior jears in college he was assistant clinical demonstrator on
genito-urinary diseases. Immediately following his graduation he came to Spokane
as assistant to Dr. C. P. Thomas, with whom he remained until the following
October, when he opened his own office which he has ever since maintained. Dr.
Klussman is a very ambitious, progressive man and is constantly striving to ad-
vance in liis profession. He has pursued a number of post-graduate courses during
the eleven years he has been engaged in practicing in Spokane, in addition to which
he keeps in close touch with all modern discoveries and research through the medium
of the various medical journals and reviews. Soon after locating here he went to
New York city, where he spent several months, pursuing courses in both the Post
Graduate School of Medicine of that city and the New York Policlinic Medical
.Scliool and Hospital. At tlie same time he took some special and i)rivate courses ni
diseases of the kidneys and bladder at the Presbyterian Hospital of New York
under Drs. Cabot and Spooner, and in operative surgery under Professor Daw-
born. In 1903 he made a trip to Eurojje. visiting the leading hospitals of London,
Berlin, Vienna and Paris, in all of which he attended lectures on special subjects.
He joined classes in the various cities, in anatomy, microscopy and operative sur-
gery on the cadaver, devoting special attention to skin, genito-urinary, kidney and
bladder diseases and gj^necolog^-. In Berlin he worked under such eminent spe-
cialists as Nitze, Casper, Wossidlo, Thumen. Landow. Lewin, Joseph and Pick,
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Halban, Tandler, Zii-gkr and Christofoletti and in London lie continufd ln>< work
undir Drs. I'n-ycr, Harrison and Fcnwick. Dr. Klnssinan was greatly licnefited
by tlie courses lie pursued while abroad and also by the hospital experience, but
nevertheless he felt that there were many physicians in his native land who could
assist him still further and in 1907 he spent some time in the Post Graduate School
and also the Polyclinic School and Hospital of Chicago, receiving certificates from
both institutions. He has an unusually fine equipment, particularly for a man of
his age, and is meeting with unqualified success in his ])ractice. During the period
of his residence here he has had ample opportunity to demonstrate his ability both
as a physician and surgeon, and has effected results in both that have created for
him much more than a local reputation. He is frequently called out of the city on
consultations and also to perform operations, while patients come to him from .ill
over the northwest and even as far away as British Columbia. Genito-uriii.iry
troubles have always engaged much of his time and .-ittention. .-md be has jjursued
various courses undi r tin best specialists in this cimntrv aiHi Kiirope on (lisc.ises of
this nature, while the i).ist year he has specialized in .ihdoiiiin.il surgery. Dr. Kluss-
inan has a very lucrative practice and has succeeded in .leciuiring <piile extensive
property holdings since locating here. He is the ownier of one hundred and thirty-
five acres of valuable orchard land, planted in apples, twelve miles south of Kettle
Ealls on the Columbia river, all of which is under irrigation, .-ind he also owns
other real estate, his different holdings aggregating ;ibout siveiity-fivc thousand
dollars.

Dr. Klussm.'in was married in 1897, to Miss I'.ld.i .V. Riee. a daughter of I'rank
L. Rice a prominent contractor of Shelby, Ohio, wlm lias eoiistruetcd iii.uiy miles
of macadam roads through his state of such excellence that he lias become widely
known in this connection, being regarded as one of the best men in this line in the
country. Two children have been born to Dr. and .Mrs. Kliissiii.in. Kiehard M.,
whose birth occurred in 1898; and Helen V.. who was born in 1899. The family
riside at Xo. ;> 1 I- South Bernard street, where Dr. Klussman owns a most attractive
pro))erty.

Fraternally he is affiliated with the Order of Foresters of Sl)okane, and .il-
though be takes an active interest in all public and munieijjal aff.-iirs, the gri-.iter
part cif Ills time and attention is absorbed liy bis l.irge pr.ietiec. the (lr\ rlri|)iiieiit of
which has undoubtedly been largely ))romoted by bis conseientious devotion to the
interests of his p.-itieiits to the exclusion of all persoiuil considerations.

WILLIAM H. PANNON.

William IL P.-innon, present mayor of Hillyard who for the past three y<;irs
has been traveling engineer for the Spokane division of the Great Nortlnrn K.iil
ro.'id. w.'is born in Buffalo, New York, October .SI. 186.'{. a son of Thom;is and
Mary (Corcor.'in ) P.innon. The father, who was a veler.-in of the Civil war, serv-
ing under General Hancock, passed aw.iv in 11S7I. Tin- iiiotlnr. however, sur-
vived for twenty-five years thireafter. her demise oeeiirriiig in I 89().

The boyhood of \\'illiam H. Pannon was spent in his n.-itive city in whose public
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York, from whicli he was graduated with the ehiss of 1878. Immediately there-
after he became .self-supporting, and during the succeeding four years followed
various activities in his endeavor to find something that he was by nature qualified
for and cared to adopt for a life vocation. In 1882 he went to St. Paul, ]\Iinne-
sota, and there entered the employment of the Great Northern Railroad Company.
The next five years he worked as a fireman on an engine running out of Crookston,
Minnesota, in which capacity he served with such a degree of efficiency that he
was promoted to the rank of engineer, with headquarters at Breckenridge, Minne-
sota. At the end of twelve years he was sent by the company to Hillyard, con-
tinuing to discharge the duties of an engineer until 1908, when he was promoted
to the position of traveling engineer, in which capacity he is still serving.

At Breckenridge, Minnesota, on the 13th of January, 1887, was celebrated the
marriage of Mr. Pannon to Miss Mary Daly, a daughter of Bartholomew and
Mary Daly, and they have become the parents of three daughters: ^label, Louise
and Florence.

The family are communicants of the Roman Catholic church and yir. Pannon
is a member of the Kniglits of Columbus. He also belongs to the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers and has twice been the delegate from the local order
to the national conventions, once when they met at Los Angeles, California, and
again at Memphis, Tennessee. His political support ]\Ir. Pannon gives to the
democratic party, the policy of which receives his full indorsement. He has high
ideals of the responsibility of citizenship and has always given much attention to
municipal affairs, having represented his ward in the city council for seven years
just prior to his election to the mayoralty chair. Possessing keen foresiglit and
business sagacity Mr. Pannon long ago recognized the wonderful agricultural pos-
sibilities afforded in the northwest and has accordingly invested his earnings as
he was able from time to time in farming lands. He now has a one-third interest
in eight hundred acres of irrigated land in the vicinity of Lewiston, Idaho, that is
being operated under the name of the Pannon-Buckley Company. Mr. Pannon
is higlily regarded in Hillyard. where he has many friends, having in both his
public and private relations manifested the loyalty, trustworthiness and efficiency
that have characterized him during the twenty-nine years he has served the com-
pany by whom he is still employed.

FRANK D. GARRETT.

Frank D. Garrett, engaged in the real-estate business with offices in the Hyde
block, is one of the extensive landowners of Washington. He was born in Hardin
county, Iowa, on the 12th of October, 1861, his parents being Frank and Mary J.
(Strahorn) Garrett, botli of whom are prominent among tlie pioneers of Iowa and
are still living.

Mr. Garrett of this review received his education in the public schools of Iowa
until he was fifteen years of age. At that time he left his native state and removed
west to Pendleton, Oregon, where he accepted employment on a large ranch for seven
years, during the greater part of which period he acted as foreman. He thus be-
came acquainted with many of the essential features of the cattle business and

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subsequently lie cnjiaged in that enterprise near Sprague. Wasliington, for three
years. The winter of the last of these three years was a particularly severe one
and he had the misfortune to lose the greater part of his stock, when in two nights
ten thousand sheep disappeared. But his determination and grit were undaunted
and lie immediately engaged in agricultural pursuits and for seven years success-
fully cultivated his farm near .Sprague. Again he exercised the same diligence and
careful application to the duties at hand wliich he had displayed in his previous
undertakings and the success \rith which he met w;is more than compensatory. He
disposed of this i)roi)erty and since lOOl has engaged in the real-estate business in
Spokane. His various undertakings have proved so lucrative that he has been able
from time to time to purchase considerable land in Washinp^ton. At present he is
the owner of four thousand acres in the Palouse country .and of several v.aluablc
holdings in Spokane. He has further extended his activities by associating himself
with tile Coeur d'Alene Emjiire Mining Company, of which he is at present serving
as )>resident. Since becoming :\ risident of .Spokane eight years ago, he has well
proven his worth as a business man, as a judge of real-estate values and ;is a trusted
adviser in business circles.

In Medical Lake. Washington, on the .'id of .July. IS8!). Mr. (iarrett w.as mar-
ried to .Miss .\nna Teal, a daughter of David 11. and Rachel Teal. To them two
children have been born: Forest, who is attending college at Pullman. Washington;
.and H.izel. wlio is a student at the Lewiston Normal School at I.ewiston, Itlaho.
Mr. Ciarrett exercises his right of fraiiehis( in su])|)ort ol the men and measures of
tile ri])ublie;m ])arty. He holds meml)erslii]> in .Spokane Lodge. No. 228. Benevo-
lent Proti'ctive Order of Elks. He li.-is attained notable success and this has fol-
lowed as the logie.-il se<]uence of bis laliors. bis careful study of the dev ilopnii iit of
a ra|)idiy growing country .and his integrity. His record may well serve as ;i source
of inspiration .■md eour.ige to others, showing what may be acconijilished by one
who h;is determination and energy. lie has |)roven iiis worth as a factor in tlie
business world and the position wliieli lie occupies is a criditable one and oiu- in-
volving much resjionsibility.

JOHN H li LA LOCK.

In the year 1879 the firm of Cannon .V Warner were freiglitini;- Ihniiiirli the
Spokane country, and :is :i jiassenger upon one of their wagons. ,lobn M. HIaloek
arrived in the city of .Sjiokane. which has since been his home. Tile city, iiowevir.
at that time was in its embryonic stagi — its inhabitants iieing etig.aged in trade with
the Indians, or busy with the task of (ievelo|iiiig land. Since tiiat day hi- has
been an interested witness of the growth and jirogress of this section and success
has attended him, making him now the owner of considerable v.alu.able |)ro|)erty in
the city, whc re his first place of business was a little one-story building, only four-
teen by twenty-eight feet.

Mr. Blalock was born in .Sevier county. Tennessee, July 2L 1 S.Tfi. His f.itlur.

J. M. Blalock, was a native of .South Carolina and died in the yi;ir l!)0(). He

removed from Charleston, his n.ative city, to T<nness(<- .md nari-d his f.imily. but

at the time of the Civil war the household was broken up. His wife, who bore the

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maiden name of Massie Carr, was born in Tennessee and died soon after the close
of the war, in 1868.

John B. Blalock was reared to manhood in his native county, receiving such
educational advantages as the common schools of the day afforded but at the age
of twenty-two years, or in 1878, he started for the west. He journeyed by rail
to san Francisco, thence made his way by boat to Portland and by rail to Walla
Walla, after which he came to Spokane with a freighting team, as previously stated.
Soon afterward he purchased for one hundred and fifty dollars a lot on Front street,
just west of Howard, upon which he erected a small one-story building, fourteen
by twenty-eight feet. There he conducted a shoe business, his first stock of goods
being that of a firm which had failed at Colfax. In 1880, he invested four hun-
dred and thirty dollars in a site forty feet square on the northwest corner of Howard
and Riverside, and the following year he erected on his lot on Riverside a one-
story frame building, twenty by forty feet, into which he moved his stock of shoes.
In 1882 he erected a store building for rental purposes on the remainder of his
property, and soon afterward he purchased the lot and building adjoining him
on the west for six hundred and fifty dollars. Moving his stock into that build-
ing, he afterward razed the building at the corner and in 1886 there erected a
four-story structure, with basement. This was the first four-story building in the
city and was soon leased to the First National Bank, the rental being three hundred
dollars per month.

The success which Mr. Blalock won in his real-estate operations caused him in
1887 to dispose of his shoe business to N. B. Dolan, and concentrate his entire
attention upon his real-estate operations in partnership with R. C. Hyde. They
purchased and handled a large amount of city jjroperty, making many improve-
ments thereon and erecting numerous buildings. They purchased of Mrs. H. T.
Cowley a tract of land, which they platted as the Cazenovia addition, so named
after Mrs. Cowley's daughter. In the great fire of 1889 Mr. Blalock's losses
amounted to about twenty-five thousand dollars. The year following he built the
Blalock block at the southwest corner of Stevens and Sprague streets, a six-story
brick structure, costing, with the ground upon which it stands, two hundred and
nine thousand dollars. His prosperity continued until about 189S, when, like many
others, he lost much of his holdings during the wide-spread financial panic that
swept over the country. However, with resolute spirit he continued his efforts
and has since continued to deal in real estate, largely handling farm lands. In
this success has again attended his labors. He next located a tract of land near
Twin Falls, Idaho, all of which is planted to alfalfa. He is also heavily interested
in the W. & B. A. Investment Compam^, holding real estate in Spokane and vicinity,
including the Metropole apartment house. Of this company 'Mv. Blalock is the
manager. He is likewise the owner of property at Prince Rupert. British Columbia.
On the 27th of October, 1881. in Spokane, 'Sir. Blalock was miited in marriage
to Miss Martha Hyde, a daughter of Mrs. S. S. Hyde and a sister of former Con-
gressman S. C. Hyde and of R. C. Hyde of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Blalock have
one son, Shirl H., who is looking after his father's interests in Idaho.

Fraternally Mr. Blalock is a Mason, holding membership with Oriental Lodge
No. 74, and he also belongs to Oriental Consistory, No. 2, S. P. R. S. While he
has never been an active worker in political circles, he votes with the democratic
party believing that its principles are most conducive to good government. He has

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always been proiiiinently ideiitiHid witli in.ittcTs pertaining to tin- welfare and
progress of tlie eity, lias been a liberal contributor to railroads and to public iin-
provenients generally and lias also given generously to churches and jirojects for
the social and moral advancement of this section. His long residence in Spokane
enables him to s))eak with authority relative to anything concerning the historv
of the city and be is one of the most favorably known of her residents, his good
qualities having won him the kindly regard of a large circle of friends.

J. A. TAI.KlNCiTOV.

J. A. Talkington, tile present mayor of Harrington, is one of the well known
pioneer ranchmen of Lincoln county, having located here in 1889. He was born and
reared on his father's farm in the vicinity of .leiniy I.ind, .\rk.insas, bis natal day
being the 6th of November, 1861. In the paternal line Mr. Talkington is de-
scended from New England colonial ancestry, his foref.-ithers having been numbered
among the early English settlers in that section. His great-grandf.-itber, Stephen
Talkington, in bis early manhood moved frou) his New Kngland home to Kentucky,
whence bis son, Edw.ard Talkington. removed in 18'27 to Arkansas. In the latter
state in 1831 occurred the birth of Joseph Talkington, the father of our subject,
who there engaged in farming during his entire active life. For his wife he chose
.Miss Relueci A. Kirk, a native of Tennessee, her birth there occurring in 1838.
Although the Talkingtons had long been residents of the south at tiie breaking out
of the w;ir. they were northern sympathizers, and .loseph Talkington \aliantly
gave his services in defense of his country's flag.

Horn and reared on his father's farm, J. A. Talkington jjursued his education
in the ))ublic schools of his native state, and such times as he was not there en-
gaged, assisted his father in the operation of the homestead. Upon attaining his
majority he left school and s]jent a year traveling through the south. When he
returned home he again resumed his agricultural pursuits and for two years there-
after g.ave his inidivided attention to the cultivation of the fields. In common with
many otiier young men he was strongly drawn to the west, his long line of pioneer
ancestors having bred in him that spirit of conquest, characteristic of those, who
form the advance guard of civilization in the development of the nation. There-
lore, he left the p.irental roof in 1887 and in January of the next year located in
Los Angeles, Californi.a. where he engaged in th<' feed business until .April. 1889,
when he came to Lincoln county. Feeling that be desired to become a ))i'rnianent
resident of the country he filed on a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres,
till miles south of Daven)5ort, tiiat be cultivated for five jxars. He subsequently
disposed of this and thereafter engaged in the buying and selling of real estate
until 1901, when be ])urehased a ranch of seven hundred and eighty acres a mile
east of Harrington. During the ensuing five years he resided there with his family,
giving his undivided attention to the operation of his fields. .Mthough it is still
cultiv.'ited undir tlu- ])ersonal su|)ervision of .Mr. Talkington since 19()(i he h;is
been living in Harrington, having reniovetl luri- in order to give his children the
benefit of the schools. He is meeting with most excellent success in ranching, his
fii'lds being given that careful attention that alw.-iys assures an abundant h.irvest,
the quality being fully e(iu;il in every respect to the quantity.

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On the 23d of December, 1886. Mr. Talkington was united in marriage to
Miss S. V^ McMillian, a daughter of W. A. McMillian. a native of Florida, who
subsequenth- became a well known educator of Arkansas. Of this union there have
been born the following children: Brant, Pleas, Leonard. Floyd, Willard, Em-
mett and Jessie, all of whom are still in school.

' Mr. Talkington is a member of the Knights of Pythias fraternity, and in pol-
itics he is a republican. He has always taken a prominent interest in local govern-
mental affairs and in 1900 ran for representative but was defeated. He was elected
to the office of ma_yor in December, 1910, and during the period of his service has
discharged his responsibilities in a manner to meet with the commendation of the
municipality. In common with the majority of the citizens of this section of the
state, Mr. Talkington has the most unbounded faith in a great future for his county,
to the interests of which he is ever loyal, enthusiastically championing every move-
ment that he feels at all likely to redound to the development of its resources.

A. G. AVERY.

Mr. A. G. Avery, of the law firm of Post. Avery & Higgins, was born in ]SIoravia,
New York, June 6, 1860. an only son of Benjamin L. and Ruth (Pickens) Avery,
both natives of New York, and is the present-day representative of an ancestral
line which runs back througii Averys of Groton. Connecticut, of Revolutionary fame
and Captain James Avery of colonial days, to good old England.

j\Ir. Avery's acknowledged faculty of always being one of the leaders of the
professional and social life of the community in which he lives, had its origin in a
similar trait in his father, who was at different times, postmaster, president of
Genoa, New York, and president of the Civil war veterans of the counties of Cayuga,
Seneca and Wayne in that state, he having served in the Ninth New York Heavy
Artillery in that war.

After some years at the academy at Genoa and at home under a ))rivate tutor,
he entered the office of Richard C. Steel, of Auburn, New York, in 1883, to study
law, whence he went to the law school of the L'niversity of ^lichigan, where he was
graduated in 1886, being admitted to the bar the following year at Buffalo. He
then returned to Genoa, where he successfully survived the first twelve months of
a young lawyer's practice. Here he married in February of 1888 Miss Evelyn
Young, the daughter of a prominent citizen of the home town and one of his old
schoolmates. Leaving his father, mother and sister at Cienoa, he and his bride
came to Spokane, where he opened an office in 1888.

He later practiced two years, from 1891 to 1893, in partnershi]) with Frank
T. Post. From 1893 to 1900 he was again alone; but combined his practice, in
the latter year, with Mr. Post and Thomas B. Higgins, having meanwhile served
two terms as corporation counsel of Spokane from 1897 to 1901, at the time when
Spokane began its first paving local improvements.

The profession of the law has rightly been said to be a jealous mistress since
those who would gain her favor must give her their undivided devotion. Mr.
Averv's recognition of. and compliance with, this demand have won the goddess'
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he, when alone, and his present firm, have enjoyed the professional confidence and
employment of a goodl\- number of tite nortliwcst's best citizens, among wliieli
are fomid both thi- rich and the |)oor, tlic eorporated and tlie unineor|)orate(l. The
federal government in 1905 recognized the results of his devotion to the law by
his appointment as United States attorney for the eastern district of Wasliington,
wliieli place he held till 1S)10 wlieii, from tile increased l)usiness of the firm, he
felt compelled to ask the government to appoint some one in his stead.

Mr. Avery's ability, his professional achievements, liis genial personality and
his reputation for sterling character have been recognized by numerous public
acknowledgments. At different times he has been chosen president, of the Wash-
ington State Bar Association, of the Spokane County Bar Association, of the ^^'ash-
ington State League of Republican Clubs, of the Spokane Club, of the Lniversity
Club of Spokane, of the Spokane Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolu-
tion, and governor of the Washington Society of Colonial Wars.

I'inally, his home life has not been less happy, since Mr. and Mrs. Avery, tluir
daughter Ruth, and their hospitable home on West Sixth avenue have long enjoyed
the warmest regard of all their wide acquaintance among that class of the com-
munity's citizens who represent its best thought and life.

ALBERT P. WOI.VERTON.

This has been termed the age of commercialism and tiie record of the present
indicates that it is an age of notable business enterprise and achievement. Espe-
cially is this true in America where the great national resources of the country
are by no means exhausted and the ambitious, progressive man can thercfori- find
opijortunity to gain through his labor those things which nature has ])rovidi(i for
his use, or in tlie field of manufacture and of purchase and sale secure equal chance
for successful business activity. Albert P. Wolverton was one of Sjiokanc's resi-
dents who gave substantial evidence of industry, persistency and capable manage-
ment in the conduct of real-estate transactions. He was a native son of the north-
west, having been born in Polk county, Oregon, September 17, IS.'JS, and came of
a family of English ancestry that was established in America early in the eighteenth
century. His father, .John B. Wolverton, was born in Mount Pleasant, Ohio, De-
cember I-, 1822, and having arrived at years of maturity was married, Xovember
2."), 181-7, to Mary ,J. Nealy, whose birth occurred May 1, 182;>. For a time they
were residents of Iowa and in 1855 started from that state for the Pacific coast.
He became one of the pioneers of Polk county, Oregon, where for many years
he devoted his attention to farming and eventually lived retired in Moinnouth.
There on the Hh of December, 11)01, his sivcnty-ninth birthday .•mnivi-rsary was
celebrated, at which time he was still a hale and heartv man. He lived to celebrate
one more birthday anniversary, passing away December 29, 1902. His wife sur-
vived him for ;d)out seven years and died Sepli-niber 20, 1909. In tliiir f.imily
were seven children of whom Albert P. was the fourth in order of birth. Of these
Charhs. Bruce, Otis, Grant and Mrs. ,Iosie C. Byrd arc all living, while .Mlxrt
P. and Willi.iui have passed away.

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Albert P. Wolverton was reared upon the home farm, there remaining until
twenty-four years of age, after wliich he pursued a college course and was grad-
uated from the scientific department of Monmouth College. In 1880 he came to
Spokane accompanied by his brother William Marshall Wolverton, and after look-
ing over the situation, which tliey believed held forth good promises, they pur-
chased a fifty-six foot lot where the Holland block now stands. This occurred
February 22, 1882, and the purchase price was but three hundred and fifty dollars.
Spokane was not then a city of modern improvements but was a frontier town just
emerging from villagehood. The brothers erected a two-story brick block thirty
by sixty feet where the Wolverton block now stands and opened there a stock of
hardware. Theirs was the first brick structure erected in the city. After two
years Albert P. Wolverton sold his goods to his brother and two years later pur-
chased the property and organized the Spokane Hardware Company of which he
was manager for two years. Ill health then caused him to sell out, after wliich he
operated quite largely in real estate. In March, 188-t, in connection with ^I.
Conlan, he purchased one hundred and fifty-five acres and platted Wolverton &
Conlan's addition. In 1889 he erected the Temple Court, also the Grand Central
Hotel and several residences, and his purchase and sale of property at different
times added not only to his own income but also to the business development of
the city. All of his undertakings prospered by reason of his sound judgment and
capable management. He became one of the original stockholders of the Ross
Park Street Railway and assisted in every way possible in the upbuilding of the
city.

On the 14th of jNIarch. 1888. Mr. Wolverton was united in marriage to !Miss
Lula Miller, a daughter of Lewis and Amelia (Schweiger) Miller, both of whom
were natives of Germany but were married in New York. They came to America
in 1852 and in 1862 made their waj' to Oregon by way of the water route around
Cape Horn, settling in Albany, Oregon, where Mr. Miller followed the blacksmith's
trade and became a prominent citizen. He and his wife celebrated their golden
anniversary April 29, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Wolverton became the parents of three
children: Vernice A., who was born January 5, 1889. and died August 26, 1892;
Vance Albert, born October 5, 1890; and Margaret, born March 2, 1894. The
death of the husband and father occurred in Los Angeles, California, on the 22d
of November, 1907. In 1904 he went with his family to southern California,
spending a portion of his time at Redlands and the remainder largely at Santa
Monica. From the latter place he went to Pamona in September prior to his
death, which resulted directly from an operation, the shock of which he could
not stand on account of severe heart trouble and his weakened condition caused
by stomach trouble. He was prepared for the end, however, having put all of his
business affairs in order, and with loving words for his family upon his lips he
passed away. He was most widely and favorably known in Spokane and enjoyed
the warm friendship of all whom he met in fraternal relations. He was a mem-
ber of Imperial Lodge, No. 134. the Unique Encampment, No. 32, I. O. O. F.,
the Woodmen and the Eagles. He alwaj's manifested a citizen's interest in pol-
itics and during the campaign of 1896 served as chairman of the silver republican
partv. At one time he was the candidate for the nomination of county assessor
and was highly recommended for the office by his friends and by the press who
spoke of him in terms of praise and high regard. He was a member of the Chris-

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tian church and governed his entire life by its teachings. He ever spoke kindly
of his fi-llownii'n, was charitable in disposition and was ever ready to extend a
heljiing hand to those who needed aid. His life was so honorable and his jirineipK-s
.so manly that he won respect and confidence wherever he went and it was with
the deepest regret that his fellow townsmen heard of his demise, knowing that
Spokane had thus lost a good citizen, his associates a faithful friend and his family
a devoted husband and father.

.MOSES A. PHELPS.

Moses .\. Phelps, of Spokane, is a prominent representative of the lumber in-
terests of the northwest. In all that he undertakes he displays an aptitude for
successful management and his business methods are such as will bear close in-
vestigation and scrutiny. The width of the continent separates him from his birth-
place, for he was born in Franklin county, Massachusetts, December II. 1858.
'I'll!- Phelps family is of English origin but was established in New England at
an early period in the colonization of the new world. His father, W. H. Phelps,
was born in Hubbardston. Massachusetts, engaged for many years in the hiiiiber
lirisiness and was prominent in public affairs in ^^'endell, Franklin county. .Massa-
chusetts, where he long made his home. He wedded Mary N. Xeedham, who was
a n.-itive of Wendell, and a representative of an old New England family of Eng-
lish lineage. Mrs. Phelps now resides in Foxboro, Massachusetts, but the death
of W. H. Phelps occurred in 1893. Their surviving children are: Moses A.;
U'illiam J., a wholesale hay and grain merchant of Worcester. Massachusetts; and
l-'.linyra, who is the widow of H. E. Wells and resides at Foxboro, Massachusetts.

.\t the usual age Moses A. Pheljis began his education as a public-school student
and also studied to some extent in jjrivate schools. He was first employed in con-
nection with the hay and grain business in Franklin. New Hamjjshire, and sub-
sequently went to Boston, where he was engaged in the wholesale hay and grain
business for two years. In 1886 he arrived in Spokane and has since been con-
nected with the liunber trade of this city, operating under the name of the M. A.
I'lieliis Lumber Company, successors to the firm of Phelps & Wadsworth. Their
offices are in the Empire State building and they have an extensive plant, owning
and operating mills at Cusiek, which have a capacity of sixty thousand feet of
lumber daily. Mr. Phelps is an excellent judge of standing timber as well as of
the finished product, and his executive ability and the careful management of bis
interests have brought him sul)stantial and gratifying financial returns.

When Mr. Phelps came to .S])okane there were only five or six buildings on
the north side of the river .across which there was but one bridge, that of Post
street. He furnished the lumber for the second bridge which was built across Di-
vision street. The first electric light station was then under the (Jalland-Hurke Brew-
ing C'omiiany's little building and when that was removed Mr. Phelps furnished the
lumber for the second plant, which was built where the Washington Water Power
Company's Post street station now stands. Where the Review building is now
located there was a church that was removed to Broadway and the leading hotel
was where the city hall now stands, with the First National Bank just .across the

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corner. The hotel was conducted by \V. C. Gray and was a popular hostelry, al-
though it would not compare very favorably with the attractive modern hotels of
the present. Within a few years a wonderful change has occurred and fine modern
buildings now occupy the sites tiiat were then vacant or were covered witli shacks.
Mr. Phelps is also a director in the Fidelity Bank, one of Spokane's foremost finan-
cial institutions.

In 1887, in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Phelps was united in marriage to
Miss Netta W. Sheldon, a daughter of George B. Sheldon, a farmer living near
Greenfield, and a representative of an old New England family. Two children have
been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Phelps: Ralph S., who is engaged in the lumber
business; and ]\Iarion, a student at Brunot Hall. !Mr. Phelps has a life membership
in the Spokane Athletic Club, is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution
and is also a member of the Inland Club. His wife belongs to the Esther Reed
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was state regent of
that association for several years. She is much interested in club work, being a
member of the Cultus Club. Few men are more prominent or more widely known
in the enterprising city of Spokane than Moses A. Phelps. He has been an impor-
tant factor in business circles and his prosperity is well deserved, for in liini are
embraced the characteristics of an unbending integrity, unabating energy and in-
dustry that never flags.

GEORGE M. FORSTER.

Few of the important enterprises which have contributed to the upbuilding of
the Inland Emjjire have not benefited by the cooperation and assistance of George
M. Forster. Added to his business ability, which made him a factor in the con-
duct of nianv successful enter)irises, there was a nobility of character which won
him the respect and honor of all with whom he was associated. He was born in
Dundas, Ontario, September 19, 18'1'5, a son of Walter and !Mary Forster, both
of whom were natives of Scotland, but at a later date came to America and set-
tled in Canada. They were farming people, connected with agricultural pursuits
throughout their entire lives.

George M. Forster supplemented his public-school education by a course in
the law department of the St. Louis (Missouri) University, from which he was
graduated in the class of 1878. He then entered upon the practice of law in that
city, following his profession there for more than five years, when, in September,
188,S, he left the Mississippi valley for the northwest. Sometime after his arrival
in Spokane he formed a partnership with Colonel W. W. D. Turner, which firm
was later increased by the admission of Judge George Turner, under the style of
Turner, Forster & Turner. Later Judge Turner became associated with Frank
H. Graves, and thereafter upon the retirement of Colonel Turner from active
practice, in 1891, a partnership was formed with W. J. C. Wakefield under the
firm name of Forster & Wakefield, which was continued until the death of Mr.
Forster. During all this period Mr. Forster was recognized as an able lawyer,
and was connected with much important litigation. He was strong in argument,
clear in his reasoning and logical in his deductions. With almost intuitive percep-

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tioii lie .sitintd to ncogni/.c tlic connection between cause and ett'eet, liowever
obscure, and his ready mastery of the principles of jurisprudence enabled him to
make correct ajiplication of the legal ])oints to the salient features in his cases.

It \v;is not alone, however, in the field of law that lie gained distinction, for
his work in other connections was of an etiually proiiiiiuiit ami iinportiiit char-
acter, lie was one of the original ineorpor.itors of the LeRoi Mining iS: .Smelting
Comjiany, and for many years its president. This ecnniiany develojied and oper-
.ited the LeRoi mine at Rossland, British C'oliiiiiliia, one of the largest producers
in that district. He was an early stockholder in the Centennial -Mill Conipany,
as well as other manufacturing, mining and financial concerns tiiat featured in the
u])building and development of the Inland Em))ire. In all of these enterprises
Mr. I'orster took an active and vigorous interest and had a voice in their inanage-
iiieiit and control.

Mr. I'orster was twice niarriid. He first wedded Miss Hrliii W'ithcrspoon, of
Detroit, .Michigan, .ind unto them was born ;i daughter, Adah, who is now tlie
wife of .1. N. Matehett. a resident of Spokane. On the !^9th of October. 11)00,
Mr. I'orster married .Mrs. .M. C. (Kelliher) Spencer, a daughter of .M. M. and
Catherine (Cronin) Kelliher, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume.

The death of Mr. Forster occurred February 12, 1905, and the ]>assing of few
has been more deeply regretted in all the northwest. His salient qualities were
such as to endear him to his companions in .social. Jife and to his business asso-
ciates. His political allegiance was given, to the Tepublican party and he alw;iys
ke|)t well informed on the questions and issues of the day, though in- did not seek
nor desire office. He possessed a keen sense of Iiunior .ind a di cp love of nature.
He found eiijoyinent in the forests and by the stream, and in the beauty of How-
( rs. Ill M.is a Mason, a life member of the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club, and
belonged to and took and active part in several other clubs and organizations
which form a part in the early history of the city. Generous in personal life to a
fault, and of a genial disposition, he made and kept a host of friends who mourn
his demise.

AUSTIN CORBIN, II.

In the twentieth century, other things being etiiial. the men of affluence are
the stronger force in the progress of the world. .Vustiii C'orbin. II., of this review,
has the good fortune of belonging to a family tli.at has been prominent in the up-
building and development of the northwest through the establishment .ind control
of many important business enterprises and stimulated by the exani|)le of his
father and others of the name he has continued active in the work they have in-
stituted and has proven his force and resourcefulness in business cirehs.

He was born in Denver, Colorado, .Scjitember 21. 186.3, and is .i son of D.iiiiel
Chase Corbin, of whom extended mention is made elsewhere in this vohiiin-. His
father is prominently associated witli irrigation .nid I.iiid projects, with r.iilw.iy
and otiier important interests in the northwest, .md under his direction .\nstin
Corbin has received his business training and is now vice president of ;ill of the
companies which iiis f.ither lias established here. In th( ir ni:inagein<iit .iiid <-iiiitrol

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he has shown liimself possessed of excellent executive ability, administrative di-
rection and initiative spirit and what he undertakes is accomplished by reason of
his resolute will and his resourcefulness.

On the 2d of May, 1894, Mr. Corbin was married to Katharine Benham, a
daughter of Lucius and Mary G. (Trumbull) Benham. Their home has been
blessed with two interesting little daughters, Mary Louise and Katherine. Mr.
Corbin has never taken an active part in politics nor held public office, feeling tliat
, his time and energies are fully occupied with his business affairs. He is a mem-
ber of the Masonic order and of the Spokane Club, and the circle of his friends
in Spokane is almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintance. He does not
seek to figure in any public light other than a business man and in that connection
he is certainly proving his worth and capability.

WILLIAM DOLLAR.

William Dollar, who organized the Exchange National Bank of Coeur d'Alene,
of which he is president, has been successfully identified with various enterprises
since locating here twelve years ago. He was born in Ottawa, Canada, on October
10, 1859, and is a son of 'William and Mary (Easton) Dollar.

But few of the advantages deemed essential for a successful business career
fell to the lot of William Dollar, who became self-supporting at the age of twelve
years. He was put to work on a farm, where he remained until he was eighteen,
and such schooling as he received was obtained at irregular intervals during that
period. In 1877 he gave up farm work and went to western Canada, where he
was employed in the lumber camps until 188,5. In the latter year he came to
the United States, following the same occupation in the lumber regions of northern
Michigan for four years. He was ambitious and not being satisfied to continue an
iinploye all of his life, he decided to go into business for himself. Being enter-
])rising and industrious as well as practical in his ideas, he met with little diffi-
culty in inspiring others with confidence in his abilities and soon began contract-
ing in the lumber districts of Michigan. This business successfully engaged his
entire time and attention for ten years, and in 1899 he came to Coeur d'Alene,
wliere he organized the Coeur d'Alene Lumber Company. He continued to operate
this until September, 1901, when he sold his interests in the lumber business and
organized the Exchange National Bank, of which he has ever since been president.
The qualities that distinguished him as a business man characterize him as a finan-
cier, in which capacity he has proven to be equally efficient and successful. From
time to time he has extended his banking interests, and is now president of the
Kootenai State Bank of St. Maries, Idaho, and of the Commercial State Bank of
St. Joe, Idaho ; both of them well established and flourishing institutions. Pos-
sessing keen foresight and clear judgment, Mr, Dollar early realized that real
estate in this section of the country was going to advance greatly in price and
made very judicious investments and today is the owner of several pieces of valu-
able property, and is the president of the Coeur d'Alene Investment Company, the
owners of the Idaho Hotel of this city. In addition to his other official duties, Mr.
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is practically liis only rciiiaininjr i-oniifctlon with tlic luiiihtT iiiteresls. He is one
of tile citizens of C'oeur d'Alene, who should be given the entire credit for his
success, as he has never been accorded any assistance in his various undertakings
other than is given to every business man of recognized capabilities, not having
had the benefit of intluential family or financial connections at the begiiniing of
his career. His initiative, powers of organization and executive ability enable him
to carry to a successful issue anything he may undertake, and to this fact can be
attriliuted much of his success. lie not t)nly readily recognizes op))ortunities but
possesses the faculty of creating tluni by dominating conditions, rather tliaii ])i r-
niitting them to control his endeavors.

.Mr. Dollar has .1 m ry pleas.int residence .at .Sl(> .Shcnii.iii .avenue, this city,
which is most graciously presided ii\rr by his wif( . «hi) |iriiir to their ni.irriage
on tile 17th of .January. I!)OG. w.is .Miss C'iiristina A. Pi.iyf.ir. One child has been
born to ^Ir. and Mrs. Doll.ar. W'iili.im A., whose birth occurred on the i2,'id of
December, 190(i.

Fraternally Mr. Dollar is connected witli the Benevolent and Protective Ordir
of KIks, belonging to Spokane Lodge, No. 228, Spokane: and the Inde))eiuiiiit
Orilri- of Odd Fellows of C'oeur d'Alene. He is also a worthy exemplar of tiie
.Masons, having taken thirty-two degrees in the Scottish Rite. He holds mein-
liership in Kootenai Lodge, No. ,'il-, F. & A. M.; Idaho Consistory, No. 3, S. P. R.
S. ; .111(1 he is also a knigiit templar and a shriner, belonging to Kl K.itif Temple,
.Spokane. Mr. Dollar is one of the )niblie-si)irited and enterprising citizens of the
town, in the develo]uiient of which lie t.ikes an active interest .and is .an enthusiastic
iimuiIm r of the Coeiir d'.VIeiie Coiiiinereial Club, being treasurer of this organiza-
tidii. It is to men of his tyjie tii.at the west is indebted for its wonderful develop-
iiieiit .and marked advance in the various lines of human activity; their initi.itivc,
optimism and tireless energy having enabled them to iinminti- the interests of the
country both commerci.illy and iiidustri.illy in an almost |)lnii(iiii<n.il ui.inner.

,li .1. (.KHLACH. .M. I).

Dr. Peter ,1. (Jerl.ieli bore the reputation of being one of .Spokane's most promi-
nent |)liysieians. his bro.id knowledge of scientific prineiph-s lli.il underlie the prac-
tice of medicine, bringing liiiii siibst.iiili.il success. He was born in Kingston. New
York, .Inly 9. IS.'jS. .and his life record covered the intir\ ciiiiig years to the 'JStli
of .Inly. 1898. He w.is the third of the four eliildren of Philip and I.ueind.i (>erl;uli,
both of whom died win n their smi Peter was quite sni.ill. the lallitr. wlm w.is a
sle.amboat capt.iin, h.iving been drowned while in comm.aiid of his vessel.

Dr. Cnrl.ich ))ursued his e.arly education at Schenectady, New York ;ind .ifter-
w.iri! .attended Rutgers College at New Brunswick, New .fersey. He engaged in
leaehing school .and in teaching writing in order to earn a sum of money sufficient
to eii.ible him to .attend college .ind study medicine. He beg.aii |)rep.ar,itioii for his
|irofcssion in Olnrlin ((illcgc .iiid ;if(( rw.ard attended .1 medical college in Cin-
cinn.iti. Ohio, from which he was gr.adu.ated with the class of 1 880. He then en-
tered upon the jir.aetice of niedieiiie in tliat city, and the following year came to
tin west settling in Spokane, here to continue to practice his profession with ex-

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cellent success, becoming recognized as one of the city's most capable and promi-
nent physicians. He always kept in touch with advanced methods, was careful in
the diagnosis of his cases, and as the years passed, won a very satisfactory prac-
tice. During the great fire in 1889 he suffered heavy losses, but with his iirm
purpose and unfaltering determination, he soon recuperated. However, once again
he met severe losses through fire. He added to his success, through careful in-
vestment in city real estate, and thus not only manifested his faitli in the future
of Spokane, but he also profited by his sound judgment in regard to property in-
vestment ; he likewise became an owner of two fine ranches.

On the 17th of April, 1882, Dr. Gerlach was married to Mrs. Lena Xietert,
daughter of Jacob and Lena (Dearing) AUgeyer, who came from Germany to
America locating in Chillicothe, Ohio, where the father became prominent in the
shoe business. By a former marriage, Mrs. Gerlach had two children: Lorraine
Nietert, now living in Oakland, California; and Harry F. Nietert of Spokane.

In his political views Dr. Gerlach was a republican, and was very active, not
only in the work of the party, but also in the support of many movements for the
general good. He was a lover of art and possessed considerable artistic ability
and talent, teaching art at one time in Aberlin College. He was interested in all
the movements which tend to uplift and benefit humanity. He held membersliip
in the Methodist church, and was identified with several fraternal organizations.
He became affiliated with the Knights of Pythias in Cincinnati, Oliio. in 1886, and
was afterward a member of Fall City Lodge No. iO, of Spokane, in which lie
served as chancellor and was one of its trustees. He was also a member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, while professionally, he was connected with
the County and State Medical Societies. His life was ever upright and honorable,
winning for him the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He deserves
much credit for what he accomplished in a business way, for he started out in life
empty-handed, and at all times gained the respect and confidence of his fellowmen.

VALENTINE W. BRASCH.

In the electrical field of business Valentine W. Brasch lias made his mark and
in the attainment of individual success has also contributed to public prosperity.
His present connection is that of secretary and treasurer of the Spokane Pressed
Brick Company, which was organized in 1910. He was born in Toledo, Ohio,
December 9, 1875, the son of Valentine and May ^Margaret Brasch, both of whom
were natives of Germany. The mother is now deceased but the fatlier is living
retired in Spokane. At the time of the Civil war he espoused the cause of his adopted
country and as a soldier of an Ohio regiment went to the front. Unto him and
his wife were born the following sons and daughters: Valentine W., Joseph, a
builder of Spokane ; William, living in Vancouver, British Columbia ; Henry, of
Nevada; Mrs. George Hedger, Mrs. Lillian Cuthbert and Mrs. Paul Heiser, all
of Spokane; and Mrs. Blanche Flinn, of Fresno, California.

During the boyhood of Valentine W. Brasch his parents removed from Ohio
to North Dakota and thence to Spokane, and in the various places of their resi-
dence the son pursued his education in the public schools. He came to this city

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witli liis f.iinily in ISXS) and. (iiUriiijr husimss life, w.is cniplovcd for a slicirt time
in tlif jewelry store of E. J. Hyde. H-- was afterward witli W. II. .'^towell and
C. M. I'a.sselt in tlie assayinp; .and drn<r l)n.slne.ss nntil the (irni dissolved, and Liter
was connected witii Mr. Stowell nntil liHHi. He tiien turned his attention to min-
ing and for the past two years has also been the secretary and tnasuri r of Uir
.Spokane Pressed Brick Comp.my. He is likewise the secret.iry and manager of
the Togo Mining <S; Smelting Company, of which he was one of the organizers.
Th.y own projjerty in the Cedar canyon district of Stevens comity, having three
hundred ,ind twi-nty .acres of miner.il l.iiids now under develo|)iinnt. They have
three thousand fi-et of tunnel shaft .and open cut hut the I.iek of tr.insport.ition
facilities is suspending .•ieti\e jinparatioiis in eoiinietioii with the propci-tw Thi-
values are in gold, silver and c<)|)per. .assays showing from one to ime hundred .ind
fifty dollars in the upper levels, wiiile tile lower levels sliow good values. Th<- main
tunnel is now in ten liundn d and lifty-six feet .and cuts (piite ,i luimlit r of veins
and ledgis. the \,ilu<s running from one to twenty-five doll.irs. In lillO all their
buildings were destroyed by fire and they .are now retimbering .and in the jiresent
year. 191'.'. will replace the buildings. This will be easy of access from the |)ro-
|K>sed new extension of the CJreat Northern K.iilroad from ^[;lreus u)) the Colum-
bia river. They had a few shiinnents m.ule to the CJranhy smelter and the car-
load lots aver.aged ten per cent c'oppir. Tii,- olficrs of tlie eninpaiiy arc M. Ishister,
president; William H. Stowell. treasurer; .lohn T. Davie, of tin- D.ivie Hrick
Comp.iiiy. vice president: and V . W. Hraseh. secretary .and m.an.ager.

In addition to his mining int<'rests Mr. Hr.iseii was also one of the organizers
of the Spokane Pressed Brick Company in 1910. It is capitalized for two hun-
dred thousand doll.irs and the plant was erected three and one-half miles north
of Hillyard. on the main line of the Great Northern. They constructed a spur a
mile from the Cireat Northern to the |ilant site, which is located on a verv large
bed of hriek-m.ikirig m.ateri.il. electricity furnishing tin- motive jiower for the o])er.i-
tion of the plant. This w.as inst.alled in such .a iii.anntr as to oper;it<- in oiii- ]).irt
of the Jilant entirely indejiendent of the other parts, the Washington Water Power
Company extending a high tension line to the plant for its operation. Work has
been going on since February. 1911. th. market being in Spokane and the sur-
rounding country. They manufacture both common and pressed brick .and it is
the intention of the eomi>any to double its eajiacity in 1912 so that they will be
able- to turn out sixty thousand bricks pi r d.iy. Tliey make a granite or .sand lime
brick and this feature is a f.ict of gre.al im|)ort,anee in the uniformity, size and
coloring of the output. The brick is flat with true edges which are neith.r warped
or bent. Tin ir product has been used in the new Telephone building; in the (ireat
Northern shojis at Hillyard; in the .Mead High School : tin llillvard Young .Men's
Christian Association building; the Br.ant building on North .Monroe stn-et. Spo-
kane; the Shaefer building on Brown street; the Closi- In .i])artment (Ui I'ourtli
and C<d.ir streets; and many others. Of the company .J. V. Elliott is jinsidiiit
and general nian.ager. with (i.orge C. CJates as vice president and Valentine W.
Brasch as secretary and tre.isurer. In .idditioii to his business interests already
mentioned Mr. Brasch is conneeted with the .M.aska United Copjier Exjjlor.ition
Company, in the Copper river district, and is interested in W.ashington properties
and in the Coeur d'Alenes.

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On the 30th of September. 1893, in Spokane, was celebrated the marriaiii- of
Valentine W. Brascli to !Mi.ss ^lamie Santarre, a daughter of Frank Santarre, of
Cloquet, Minnesota. The family attend the Catholic church, and Mr. Brasch
gives his political allegiance to the democratic party. Socially he is connected with
the Spokane Atliletic Club. He started out in tlie world as a clerk and has grad-
ually worked his way upward, building the ladder on which he has climbed through
his industry, his determination and his capability. History in Spokane and in
the Inland Empire is yet in the making and Mr. Brasch is numbered among those
wlio are writing their names upon its pages.

EUGENE ENLOE.

Among the men upon whom Medical Lake depends for its business prosperity
and financial development, none stand more prominent than Eugene Enloe. He was
born in Bond county, Illinois, on the 24th of April, 1851, his parents being Thomas
B. and Sarah (Cline) Enloe, the death of the former having occurred in 1859. the
latter still making her home in Illinois.

During his boyhood and youth Eugene Enloe attended the public and high
schools of Illinois until he was twenty years of age. At that time he started farm-
ing and continued in that pursuit for two years, after which he began his active busi-
ness career by entering the merchandise business at Woburn, Illinois. After con-
ducting this enterprise for six years, and subsequently a similar business in Green-
ville, Illinois, for three years, he taught school for a period of six months, at the
end of which time he took charge of a coal mine at Smithboro. Illinois. But the
west was fast opening up and gave promise of careers surj^assing anything the east
or the Mississijjpi valley could offer, and !Mr. Enloe being particularly energetic
and enterprising, gave up his mining position in Smithboro and came to Medical
Lake. After remaining in that town for a short period he went on to Wenatchee,
Washington, where he engaged in the hotel business for one year before return-
ing to Medical Lake and opening up a general merchandise store. At this time he
had practically nothing but a few dollars and a team of horses. His holdings in
fact were so small he was forced to mortgage his house for his first stock of goods,
but his keen discrimination, his sound judgment and his excellent management
were prominent even at this early day and he soon had built up a business which
brought him not only a large degree of success but was also highly profitable. It
was not many j^ears before this forceful, energetic and ambitious man had increased
liis business to such an extent that his total annual sales amounted to one hundred
thousand dollars. He did not stop at one undertaking, however, but devoted the
hours which are usually termed leisure to look up further investments which might
prove profitable. It seemed to him that real estate was one of the investments
which would pay best, and he in consequence purchased property to such an extent
that he now owns practically half of Medical Lake. In 1907 he sold his business
interests at ^Medical Lake and organized the Big Bend Light & Power Company
with a capital stock of three hundred thousand dollars, he being the owner of one
third of the stock. This company has stations throughout the Big Bend country.
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Light & Power Company, wiiicli extends its operations tlirougliout the central sce-
tion of Idalio. So rapidly are both these companies expanding that at the present
time all Mr. Enloe's time is taken u|) in their behalf, he being an officer in each.
He was also the organizer and the first |)resident of the First National Bank of
Medical Lake, but after he had lauiulucl this institution upon a sound basis he sold
his interests, feeling that the other c()ni))anies in which he was a stockholder re-
quired his whole attention. The safe conservative jiolicy which he has inaugurated
in all enterprises with whicii lie has connected himself, commands itself to the
judgment of all, and has been in a large degree the reason for the great growth
of these organizations.

At Woodburn, Illinois, on .M.ireii ,'iO, 1872, Mr. Kiiloe was united in marriage
to .Miss Clara M. Moss, the daughter of Lemuel S. and .Sarah Moss. They are
tlie ])arents of seven children, namely: Kthel. deceased, who w;is married to O. Per-
kins; Maud, wlio wedded E. Bowui.iii : I.uhi li.. wlio is married to J. Drew; Edith,
wiio is the wife of H. Ellis; Myrtle, who is the wife of Dr. J. A. Allen; Raymond,
who is attending school at .S])okane; and Keith, who is attending school at .Medical
Lake.

In politics Mr. Enloe gives his su])i)ort to the re])ublic;in party, believing its
policies are most conducive to good government. He has been very active in this
party .md has served as mayor and eouneilnian several times. lie has been .at-
tentive to all the details of his business, and has been mindful of all indications
pointing to prosperity and advancenunt, and from the Ixginning has always liad
faith in the ultimate success of bis undertakings. He has gained wealtli and promi-
nence for himself, and yet that has not been the only goal for which he has been
striving, for he belongs to a class of representative American citizens who jiromote
the general prosperitj" while .advancing individual interests. His pulilie s|)irited-
ncss is attested by the cooperation he gives to every movement tending to |)roini)te
the social and material welfare of his community.

PETER ERICKSON.

Peter Eriekson, president of the J. T. Davie Hriek Company, wiiich in its con-
tinuous development and expansion has come into control of one of the most impor-
tant productive industries of Spokane, the jilant, however, being now located at
Meade, was born at Galva, Henry county, Illinois, a son of Eric and Christina
(Jaderburg) Eriekson, both of whom were natives of Sweden, where they were
reared .and married. On coming to this country in ISVI- they settled at Galva. The
family mnnlx-red four daugiiters and two sons, who are now living in various ]>arts
of the country. In 1865 the parents removed to ^ladrid, Boone county, Iowa, where
the f.ather followed farming, but both are now deceased.

Peter Eriekson spent his youthful d.ays in his native county and enjoyed sueli
educational opportunities as the public schools aflFordid liini. Much of the year was
devoted to the labors of the fields for he assisted his f.-ither in the farm work until
the spring of 1883, having in the meantime accompanied tiie family to Boone county.
Iowa. He was twenty-five years of age when he left the parental roof and came
west to .Spokane, arriving in .Ajjril of that year. Here he entered tlie c'niploy of

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J. T. Davie, a brick manufacturer, with wliom he lias since been connected. Tliat
he was capable and faithful was indicated in the fact that promotions followed
until 1889, when he became a partner in the business, and when the companj' was
incorporated in 1904 he was elected to the presidency. He is furthermore asso-
ciated with industrial interests as one of the directors of the Bergman Clay Manu-
facturing Company, manufacturers of sewer pipes and brick.

On the 8th of November, 1885, Mr. Erickson was united in marriage to !Miss
Martha A. Dobkins, a daughter of George W. Dobkins, of this city, and unto them
have been born four sons, John Walter, Charles Franklin, Harry and Morris, the
eldest now fifteen years of age. The family reside at E. 917 Augusta avenue. Mr.
Erickson belongs to Spokane Lodge, No. 34, F. & A. M., and both he and his wife
are connected with the Eastern Star, living lives in harmony with the teachings of
Masonry concerning the brotherhood of mankind. Mr. Erickson deserves much
credit for what he has accomplished in life for he started out empty-handed and
has made his labor and his perseverance count for much as factors in industrial
circles. He has well earned his success which now places him with the representa-
tive business men of the citv.

AMASA B. CAMPBELL.

Amasa B. Campbell, who passed away on the 16th of February, 1912, was one
of the foremost mining operators in all of the northwest, being associated with John
A. Finch under the firm name of Finch & Cam])bell. He was one of the owners
in some of the most valuable mining properties of the Inland Empire and various
other business interests felt the stimulus of his cooperation.

His birth occurred in Salem, Ohio, April 6, 184,5, and he was a son of John
A. and Rebecca Perry (Snodgrass) Campbell. Tile family numbered ten chil-
dren, of whom Amasa B. Campbell was the youngest, his father dying before the
birth of this son. At the usual age he entered the public schools of Salem and
began work in a grain and wool commission business at the age of fifteen years.
It will thus be seen that no special advantages or influence aided him at the outset
of his career. Indeed he was forced to prove his own worth and he placed his
dejjendence ujion the substantial qualities of industry, determination and integrity,
recognizing the fact that there is no royal road to wealth.

At the age of twenty-two. in the year 1867. Mr. Campbell went to Omaha.
Nebraska, where he accepted a position with the Union Pacific Railroad, with which
he continued until the completion of the line. In 1871 he obtained his first mining
experience in Utah and thus laid the foundation for his subsequent prosperity.
He continued in that state until 1887, when he came to Spokane and entered into
partnership with John A. Finch. This relation was maintained until the death of
Mr. Campbell and the operations of the firm in the development of mining property
placed them in a position in advance of all others. They were first owners of
the Gem mine in the Coeur d'Alene district and later, associated with friends of
Milwaukee and Youngstown. Ohio, they organized the Milwaukee Mining Com-
pany, of which Mr. Campbell was president and ]Mr. Finch secretary and treas-
urer. For over twelve years they successfully operated that mine and in 1891

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Ifgan llie «iuii)iiuiit ,iiid dtvclopincnt iif tlie Standard iiiiiu' ;ind subsequently of
tile Heel.i mine, both of wliieli an- still paying large dividends. Mr. Campbell
was also president of these, with his p.irtner a.s secretary and tre.isurer. Tliev
began oper.itions in Hritish Columbia in 18!».'i, when they entired the Sloean dis-
triet. opening ami divelopiiig llif I'.iitrrpris,- .inil .standard miuts. wliieh are still
p.iying properties. There was hardly a sueeessful mining enti-rjirisi- in the whole
distriet in which they were not interested Hn.inei.illy .and otherwist-. .•md no firm
did more to devclo]) the mining industry in tin lul and I'.mpire. The (irni n.ime
of Pinch & Campbell became synonymous with the import.int mining activities ol the
northwest. .Mr. Campbell w;is .also a director of the Traders N.ition.il J5ank. ;i
heavy stockholder in the Spokane & Eastern Trust Com])any .and ot the W.ishing-
ton W.-iter I'ower Comi)any. serving as direetor of the latter for ,i luunber of
years but at length resigning on .account of f.ailing li<-,ilth. He g.ive tli<- l.ind on
which the C.irn<gi<- libr.ary of .'^pllkaIle w.as erected, it now being worth one hun-
rlred tbous.and doll.ars.

On the vitith of .M.areh, INiH). .at ^'oiingstown, Ohio, Mr. ( '.•nii|ibrll w.is united
in marriage to Miss Grace M. Pox, a daughter of George U. and .M.irv K. (Camp-
bell) Pox, of Canton, Ohio. To them was born one daughter, Helen. The familv
residence, one of the beautiful homes of .Spokane, is situated at No. iilHd Pirst
.nenu<- .111(1 w.as erected in 1898.

Mr. Campbell belonged to the .Masonic fr.iternity .and his life record was in
harmony with the teachings of the craft. Mr. Campbell was one of Spokane's
millionaires and yet there were fiw im n who so entirely lacked the [iride of
purst . He judged his fellownieii not by wealth but by indi\idii.il worth, .ind true
worth on the p.art of anyone could win his friendship and regard.

JAMES W. ROUSE.

.Tames \V. Rouse, engaged in the re.al-estate business in Spokane, si>ccializing
in city property, has placed upon the market several additions, which are now
being developed into attractive residence districts of the city. Since starting out
in life on his own account, he has .advanced steadily step by step and each position
to whicli h,' has attained has brought liiiii a broader outlook and wider oi)portuni-
ties. He c.une to the northwest in connection with railw.ay service. He is a son
of New England, his birth having occurred in Rockland, Maine. .January 21.
is.-,!i. His ancestry in both the ))aternal and maternal lines is traced b.ack to .Scot-
land. His great-grandfather was Captain Rouse, who .served in the Revolutionary
war and was ca])tured by the Rritisli. but managed to make his escape at a jilace
wliich has .since been call, d in his honor. Rou.se Point. Dr. .lames William Rouse,
the f.ather of him whose n.aine introduces this review, was born in Virginia and
became a successful practicing physician. He was also prominent in his hom
locality in other w.iys. especially as a political leader of the democratic jiarty. .\l
the time of the Mexican war he enlisted for .ieti\e service with the .\incrican
.army, went to tin- front as a surgeon with the troojis under Gener.al Shields and
wh.ii that eoiriiiiiiider was injured, dressed his wounds. His first and last days
Were sjxnt in tin- south, for he died in .Xrkansas in 190,S, but for m.anv ve.ars in

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the interim he was a resident of Rockland, Elaine. In early manliood he wedded
Mary Elizabeth Titus, who was born in Nova Scotia, and died in 1900. Seven of
her brothers were Union soldiers in the Civil war, and afterward became sea cap-
tains and later prominent shipbuilders. Her father also occupied a leading posi-
tion in connection witli tliat business at Rockland, Maine. Those ot the family
who are still living are yet residents of Rockland.

James W. Rouse had a brother, Frank Rouse, who died at Fontaine Point
of yellow fever, while serving as a member of Company K of the Seventy-first
New York Volunteers, which command charged at San Juan Hill, in the Spanish-
American war. Another brother, George Rouse, was drowned at sea witli all the
ship's crew. He left Australia and since the time when his ship sailed from ])ort,
has never been heard from. In the family were the following daughters : Mrs.
Mabel Freeman, who is now living at Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lizzie, the
wife of Frank Miller, of New Orleans, president of the Audubon Society; Jennie,
the wife of Albert Winslow, an alderman of Rockland, !Maine; Avis, the wife of
Senator J. Henry Cochran, a millionaire of Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and !Mrs.
Minerva Hayward, whose husband is a farmer at Holden, Maine.

James W. Rouse pursued his education in the academy at Lee, ^Nlaine, and
first engaged in railroad work in connection with the locomotive department of the
New Brunswick & Canada Railroad. He was afterward with the Atchison, Topeka
& Sante Fe Railroad and later became a conductor on the Burlington line of the
Cliicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. He next filled a similar position on the
Northern Pacific and also on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. In railway
circles he gradually worked his way upward and at length was given charge of
the maintenance work of tlie Canadian Pacific Railroad at Nelson, British Colum-
bia, and in 1901 of the Oregon Railway & Navigation Company, which is now
the Oregon «& Washington line. He resigned from the latter in February, 1910,
to engage in the real-estate business, to wliich he has since given his attention mider
the name of the J. W. Rouse Company. He conducts a general real-estate busi-
ness, yet specializes in city property. He put upon the market the Lincoln View
addition of fifteen acres at Twenty-ninth avenue and Southeast boulevard, which
was divided into seventy-two lots ; also the Rouse addition at Thirteenth and
Southeast boulevard, dividing an acre into five lots. He has also bought and sold
quite extensively in Roosevelt addition and built his home two blocks from the
Boulevard car line, on Eighteenth avenue. He also has extensive property hold-
ings in the southeast part of the city and in his real-estate operations principally
handles his own properties. There are few who become residents of the northwest
M'ho do not at some time become interested in mining, and Mr. Rouse has been no
exception to the rule. In 1879 he went into Washington Ciulch for the Elk City
Gold Mining Company and was in charge of the hoisting works. During all the
twenty-eight years of his railway service there was never an injury occurred to a
passenger or to a train with wliich he was connected, and he was never in the court
room except to rejiort on cases in which others were concerned. He has belonged
to the Order of Railway Conductors for a quarter of a century and is still an active
and valued member. In politics he is a liberal democrat and was a member of the
first grievance committee that ever waited on the president of a railroad in the
United States, being named one of six to visit the president of the Union Pacific
and attempt to secure the adjustment of certain matters.

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In rchniary, 1883, in Pueblo, Colorado, .Mr. Rouse was united in marriage to
Miss Emma M. Haile, a daughter of Amos Haile, a native of Gouvcrncur, New
\()rk. aiid a distant relative of Senator Male, of Maine. Tile former is of Scotch
descent. By ox team the family removed to Nel)ra.ska, when the Civil war was in
progress, his daughter Emma at that time being an infant. He staked out a claim
of three hundred and twenty acres, where Lincoln. Nebraska, now stands, and
became identifier! with the pioneer development of that lo<'ality. He died of sun-
stroke when the jircsent Mrs. Rouse was seven years of age.

George Haile Rouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Rouse, is associated with
his father in the real-estate business and is jiroving himself a most enter))rising
and progressive young man. He was graduated from the Spokane high school with
the class of January, 1908, and afterward entered the University of Washington,
from wliich he was graduate'd with the highest honors. While in the high school he
won every point in athletics for three successive years and for two years was man-
ager of the football team and during 1907, while, manager, held the ehani])ioiishiii
of the northwest. He was also captain of his high school track team and held the
record for the fifty-j'ard dash made in five and two-fifths seconds. He niadfi that
time at the Spokane fair grounds in ]9()(). and also at Walla Walla in May, 1906.
While in the universitv he was also a member of the track team and was ver}' pop-
ular in athletic circles and also among the whole student body of the school. On
the 8th of July, 1911, he married Dorothy J. Roche. They reside on Sixteenth
street and Southeast boulevard, where George H. Rouse has erected an attractive
home. The only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Rouse is Avis Ann, the wife
of W. N. Poole, manager of the Yale Columbia Lumber ('oui))any. of Nelson,
British Columbia, and ;i iironiinent lumberman throughout the northwest.

Mr. Rouse is a member of Tyrian Lodge, No. 96, V. & A. M., also of the Owls
and of the Sigin.a Alpha Epsilon, a college fraternity. The firm of Rouse & Son
is tod.'iy a j)romincnt one in real-estate circles, by reason of the extent and im-
portance of its members' operations, their comprehensive knowledge concerning
realty values and (Ik ir straightforward draling in all busiiu ss transactions.

HARRY C. HAYES.

'I"he Inl.and Empire has develojied most ra])idly during the jiast two decades
and great tracts of land hitherto uncultivated and undeveloped have been placed
upon the market and have been converted into farms, or used as town sites. Set-
tlers from all parts of the country have flocked to this region and the real-estate
man has had splendid opportunity to win success in his o])erations and also to
further public progress in guiding the settlement and development of the district.
It is in this connection th.at Harry C. H.ayes has become known, having sohl large
tracts of land in the Inland Empire.

He was born in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, .June •i.'i. IS?."). His f.-itln r, II. I.. 1 1.iyes.
claims descent from English ancestry and from those who iiartieip.ated in the
struggle for independence in the Revolutionary war. Two of his brothers were
soldiers of the Civil war. H. L. Hayes was born in Ontario, Canada, but in early
life became a resident of Peshtigo, Wiseiinsiii. .iikI lost both bis jiarents there.

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He passed through the great iire wliich burned over that section of the country
and he also contributed to the pioneer development of the state. He and his wife
are now living in Spokane and are well known in the city. The latter bore the
maiden name of Delia Sage and was born in New York. The sons of the family
are: Raymond, an engineer on the Northern Pacific; George R., of Spokane; and
Harry C ; while the daughters are: Mrs. W. T. Murpliy and Miss Marjorie Hayes,
both residing in Spokane.

The family removed from Wisconsin to South Dakota and there Harry C. Hayes
pursued his education in the higli school and university at Vermilion, that state,
being graduated in 1893. His first business experience was as editor and part
proprietor of the Record, a weekly paper at Hector, Minnesota. He spent two
years there and then went to Minneapolis, where he worked on the Tribune and
Journal for three years. In 1900 he came to Spokane and for four years was
engaged in the timber business, after which he returned to the journalistic field,
being connected with the Review until 1909. He then organized the Progressive
Realtv Company, Incorporated, of which he became the president, and has since
operated in real estate. WHiile he handles all kinds of property, he has largely
dealt in farm lands and has sold a large amount of land throughout the Spokane
country. He has thoroughly acquainted himself with property values, knows the
possibilities for development, understands what the future has in store and is
enabled to give his clients what they desire.

Mr. Hayes at the time of the Spanish-American war enlisted in the Thirteenth
Minnesota Volunteers but on account of illness was mustered out. He is pleasantly
situated in his home life, which had its inception in his marriage, in June, 1899, to
Miss Freda Schoenbeck, a daughter of Fred Schoenbeck, who was an active partici-
pant in the work of putting down the Indians at Mankato, Minnesota, when that
district was upon the frontier. Five children have come to bless this home: Harold,
Rupert and Lloyd, all in school ; and an interesting pair of twins, Arden and
Ardath.

JOHN T. DAVIE.

If information is desired concerning the early history of Spokane, John T.
Davie is one who may well be consulted concerning events which have left their
impress upon the annals of the city, for he arrived here in 1879 when its popula-
tion numbered about two hundred. He had faith in its future and time has demon-
strated the wisdom of his belief. He arrived in Spokane empty-handed and
throughout all the intervening years he has been connected with brick manufactur-
ing here, being now secretary and treasurer of the J. T. Davie Brick Company,
one of the important productive enterprises of the city.

He was born January 25, 18.51. in the Orkney islands, of Scotland, and his
parents were Malcolm and Catherine (Robertson) Da^ie. The father was for a
period of seven years in the service of the Hudson Bay Company and traveled
throughout the northwest and British Columbia about 1835. It was this that
brought to John T. Davie his first knowledge of the west as gleaned from stories
related bv his father. His education was acquired in Scotland and for a time

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lie engaged in clerking in a dry-goods store, but lie felt that the outlook there was
limited and on attaining his majority he came to the United States, landing at
Hoston. Massachusetts, whence he made his way to Martha's Vineyard, where he
learned the brick-manufacturing trade. For two years he there remained and in
June, 1874, came to the Pacific coast, settling first at Xappa, California, where he
continued in the same business and also engaged in the manufacture of j)aving
blocks commonly known as Belgium blocks. While residing in California he heard
much concerning the Spokane country as early visitors to this district recognized
its ])ossil>ilities and its natural resources and spread abroad the story ooneerning
its advantages. This led Mr, Davie to determine to try his fortune in the Inland
Empire and in 1879 he started by steamer to Portland and thence made his way
up the Columbia river. He arrived in Walla ^\■.•lll■^. Washington, in IIk fill of
that year and not having sufficient money with him to p;iy his transportation by
stage he walked the remainder of the way to .'Spokane, where he arrived on the
l.")tli of \ovember, 1879. The town was small but he recognized tlie fact that
it had an excellent situation and that its growth would probably be rapid. Ac-
cordingly he perfected arrangements to engage in business here and the following
spring established a brick manufactory which he has since conducted. His busi-
ness has grown year by year and the office of the comiiany is still maintained in
.Spokane although in 1902 the plant was removed to Meade, Washington, where
he has a splendidly equiiJiicd establishment, utilizing the most modern process and
the latest improved machinery. His shipments are now extensive and almost from
the first the business has been upon a paying and profitable basis.

After his arrival in .S|)okane Mr. Davie was instruineiital in having .i lirotlu r
and sister come to this eity. The former, William Davie, died here in 1901,
and the sister, Jane, is now the wife of R. C. Aim, of Spokane. He also educated,
sujjported and brought to this country his two nieces, who are now !Mrs. J. W.
Tabor, of Walbice, Idaho, and Mrs. R. M. Cole, who lives on Peone prairie.

Mr. Davie attends the Unitarian church and fraternally is connected with the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and with the F.Iks Lodge, No. '228. In poli-
tics he has always been a republican and served as councilman during Mavor Drum-
heller's administration. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and co-
operates heartily in all of its carefully organized movements for the benefit of
.Spokane and its various measures to bring to the notice of the world tiie advantages
of this city and of the surrounding district.

DAVID I..\ I!.\r. M. D.

Specializing largely in surgery, in wliieli eonneetion Iir docs inneli work .it
Sacred Heart Hos))ital, Dr. Da^^d La Bau has achieved marked success. He was
bom in .Stoutsberg, New Jersey, March !•, 18.">8. Of that city his parents. David
and Elizabeth (Wert) La Bau, were also natives. The father traced his aneestrv
back to the French Huguenots. The family was founded' in America in 1620. and
when the colonies attcm])tcd to win indejxndenee from the mother country, mem-
bers of the family aided in the Revolutionary war. David L;i Bau devoted his
life to fanning and was thus engaged to the tinn- of liis (hath in 1907. He ii.id

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long survived his wife, who passed away in 1863, and who was of English lineage,
although representing a family that was planted on American soil in colonial
days. Dr. La Ban has two brothers : Wesley L., who makes his home in Boston,
although he is temporarily at Lewiston, Idaho ; and John W., who is a resident of
Sumpter, Oregon.

Liberal educational advantages were given Dr. La Bau, who attended Columbia
University, where he won his jarofessional degree in 1880. His connection witli
the medical profession in Washington dates from 1 883. He visited Spokane that
year but registered in Franklin county. After practicing for some time in Colville,
he removed to Nelson, British Columbia, where he continued for nineteen v'ears,
establisliing his home there in 1887. He again came to Spokane in 1908 and in
the four years which have since come and gone has built up a large practice. He
has always kept thoroughlj^ informed concerning the advanced work of the profes-
sion, reading broadly and following the work of eminent physicians and surgeons
in their investigations and research. He has shown particular skill in the field of
surgery and has practiced largely in that field at Sacred Heart Hospital.

On the 26th of November, 1896, in Portland, Oregon, Dr. La Bau was united
in marriage to Miss Maude Scott, a cousin of the late Harvey Scott, proprietor
and editor of the Oregonian. They now have one child, Donna Elizabeth La Bau,
who is in school. Dr. La Bau is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and of
the Inland Club. In politics he is a republican but \Wthout ambition for office.
Fraternally he is a Mason, belonging to a Masonic lodge in British Columbia, to
the Knights Templar commandery at Rossland, British Columbia, and to the con-
sistory and Mj'Stic Shrine at Spokane. He has had ample opportmiity in liis
practice to exemplify the beneficent spirit of the craft and countless cases could
be cited where he has aided his brethren of the order. He places liis professional
duties before all else and discharges them with a sense of conscientious obligation,
and yet finds time for those social interests and activities which contribute so much
to the joy and pleasure of life and constitute an even balance for business.

ROBERT J. KIRK-PATRICK.

With the rapid development of the northwest when each year brings many citi-
zens to this section of the country, the real-estate business is a most important one,
its representatives enabling newcomers and those alread}' residents here to secure
such property and make such investments as they desire. It is in this business
that Robert J. Kirk-Patrick is now putting forth his energies most effectively
largely specializing in business property and high class residences. He was born
in Lebanon, Tennessee, January 29, 1869, and has every reason to be proud of his
ancestry, coming from one of the well known old southern families. Back of this,
too, there is an ancestry honorable and distinguislied, the family living many cen-
turies ago in Scotland. The motto on the family crest was derived from a reply
which one Kirk-Patrick made to Robert Bruce. On a certain occasion he rushed
up to Bruce and asked: "A\niat's the matter?" Bruce responded: "I killed a
Jesuit," whereupon Kirk-Patrick said: "I make sure." The crest shows a lifted
hand and dagger and underneath the motto, "I make sure." Three brothers of

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tlic name, leaving tlicir lionic in Scotland, came to the new world, one settlinfj in
\'irginia, another in Pennsylvania and a third in Ohio. Lapley .1. Kirk-Patrick,
the father of Robert J. Kirk-Patrick, was descended from the \'irginia branch
of the family. He wjis born in Tennessee and served as a soldier in the Con-
federate army under General Howard, and one of his brothers was also a soldier
in the Civil war. He married Nannie Davis, who wa,s bom in Lebanon, Tennessee,
a daughter of Mrs. Elizabetii Davis, who was one of the very early settlers of
that place and also verj' prominent there. She was born in North Carolina, Sep-
tember 16, 1799, and died February 23, 1899, when almost one liundrrd years
of age, having outlived all of her children. The Davis family in .Vnnriea, too,
antedated the Revolutionary war and was of English descent. The iliatli of
I.apley .1. Kirk-Patrick occurred in January, 1881, and four years later, in 1885,
his wife jjasscd away. Li the family were five sons and one d;iughter. One of
the sons. Forrest Kirk-Patrick, is now engaged in merchandising in Nashville,
Tennessee.

Robert .1. Kirk-Patriek, another son, pursued iiis education in the C'uuiberl.aiid
University at Lebanon, Tennessee, but long prior to completing his course he had
entered business circles, being employed in his uncle's mercantile house of th.at
citj- at the time when he was so small that a board was placed so that he could
walk upon it and thus bring him sufficiently high above the counter to transact busi-
ness. In 1882 he left Lebanon, going to Nashville where he entered the wholc-
s.ale business, being but sixteen years of age when he was sent upon tlie road as a
traveling salesman. For five years he was thus employed but at Chattanooga,
Tennessee, he left the road, declaring that never again would he work for any man,
and he never has. Since that time he has continued in business independently. He
entered the real-estate field in Ch.attanooga and afterward became general agent
for the New York Life Insurance Company which he represented for two and a
half years, or until 1889. On the 15th of June of that year he arrived in Wash-
ington, D. C, where he conducted a general real-estate .and insurance business,
meeting with excellent success in his undertakings there. One of his last deals
netted him twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars as the result of three days'
work.

In 1905 Mr. Kirk-P.atriek visited the Lewis and Cl.irk Exposition •il I'ort-
laiid .and tile same year came to SiJokanc, where he cstal)lislitd his home and turned
liis attention to tin cii\ ( l()])ment of mining interests in tin- northwest. He be-
e.-ime connected "itii tin- Inti-rn.itional Co))per ('onii).iny of Washington, the
Ciraham-Ross Mining ('onii)any of Idaho and the Olingliouse Comiiany of Nev.ida.
In coiwieetion with others and as a member of the Graham-Ross Coni|3any he worked
the famous Anaconda Mine. He also erected a one hundred stamp mill on the
Olingliouse and ])ut up a mill on the Idaho jirojierty but has since dis))osed of
his int<-rests in Idaho, although he is still connected with the Olingliouse, a free
milling property tliirty-five miles from Reno. On withdrawing from active con-
nection with mining operations he engaged in the real-estate and loan business and
has s]ieeiali/.ed in business o))portunities and high class residences. He has made
it a point to further acquaint himself with pro])erties u|)iim tlie market .and is re-
garded as an expert valuator of real estate, thoroughly ae(iiiainted with all market-
able holdings. In the year 1910 he sold propiTty to the amount of iimri tli.ari a
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was two hundred and twenty thousand dollars. He is also interested in the Pal-
mer Union Oil Company of Los Angeles, California, comprising eighteen hundred
and thirty acres of proven oil lands, lying north of the Palmer gushers. The
company has five wells, one of them producing five thousand barrels daily.

When in Washington, D. C, Mr. Kirk-Patrick became a member of New Jeru-
salem Lodge, No. 9, F. & A. ]\L He has never been actively interested in politics
and maintains an independent position, voting for the candidate whom he regards
as best qualified for office. He holds membership in the Presbyterian church and
his aid can ever be counted upon in cooperation with projects for the public good
along material, intellectual, civil and moral lines. He finds his chief source of
recreation in riding. He has ever been a lover of horses and has continuously acted
as manager of the horse show of Spokane. He may be seen any day driving a
fine team through the streets of Spokane yet he never allows pleasure to inter-
fere with business, although he is cognizant of the fact that concentration upon
business to the exclusion of all else produces a warped and one-sided development.
His interests and activities have therefore reached out into other lines and be
stands today as a splendid example of what may be accomplished not only in the
business field but also in the attainment of those things which broaden one's vision
and add incentive and interest to life.

C. T. HANSEN.

Charles T. Hansen, secretary of The Day & Hansen Security Company, needs
no introduction to those who are familiar with the hi.story of financial enterprises
and land projects in the northwest. His initial spirit has made him a leader in
much that has been successfully accomplished along those lines, and because of
his extensive circle of acquaintance his life history cannot fail to prove of inter-
est to many of our readers.

He was born at Siouv City, Iowa, April 6, 1871, a son of Nels M. and Isabel
Valhor Hansen, of that city. Both parents were natives of Norway, and after
coming to Sioux City engaged in merchandising. They died within a few weeks
of each other when their son Charles was but thirteen years of age. The daugh-
ters of the family were: Louise, who died in 1898; and Helen, the wife of William
T. Day.

In the public schools of Iowa, Charles T. Hansen was educated, and for a
time attended the Highland Park College at Des Moines. After spending a period
in farming, he entered the employ of W. T. Day & Company, general merchants
at Castana, Iowa, and has ever since been associated with William T- Day in
various enterprises, a most harmonious relation existing between them, the labors
of one ably seconding and rounding out the efforts of the other.

In 189i he accepted the position of assistant cashier in the Castana Savings
Bank, and in 1898 was elected cashier, which position he successfully filled until he
removed to Spokane in 1906, to become active in the management of the Washing-
ton Land Company, of which he was secretary and treasurer. Mr. Hansen was
one of the organizers of said company, established March 1, 1902, with head-
quarters at Waterville, Washington, with a paid-up capital of one hundred and fifty

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tliousaiui dollars, which was incri-astd in ]90(i to rive hundred thousand dollars,
and the headquarters of the company removed from Waterville to Spokane, when
Mr. Hansen moved to Spokane and became active in the manajremcnt of said com-
pany. The Washington Land Company purchased large tracts of unimproved land
in Douglas county, and some idea of the extent and importance of their operations
may he gleaned from the fact th.it in six years tiny limkc out ,iii(i improved over
sixteen thousand acres of land.

Mr. H.'insen was associated with \\'illi;nn T. Day, his hrotlur-iu-law. in a co-
partnership of Day & Hansen in Monona county, Iowa, where they wcri- large
owners and developers of farm lands. They also cstihlishcd tiie Turin H.mk, at
Turin, Iowa, which they sold Janu.-iry 1, 1908. Early in llu yc.ir I !l()8 they dis-
jjosed of about three thousand acres of their Iowa land, and organized The Day
& Hansen Security Company, with a paid-up capital of one million dollars which
took over all the interests of Day & Hansen, including The Washington Land
Company. This company operates extensively in improved farm i)roperty, and
is among the most progressive in their line. The comjiany has purchased within
the last three years over thirty-two thousand acres of land in Powell county,
western .Montana, which is .ill under fin<-f and iiii]iri)vr(i. ind over ten thousand
acres in cultivation.

They also own .-ind control livi- li.inks. inehuiing Tiic \\'.itrr\illc .S.-ivings U.uik
of Waterville. Washington, of which Mr. Hansen is presidi nt : Tin- National Bank
of Oakcsdale, Washingtmi; Blair & C«rrip?iny.!' TSapkers, o( llelmville, Montana:
The Castana Savings Bank, of Castan'a, "Iowa : an(J The Moscow State Bank, of
Moscow, Id.iiio. of all of which institutions Mr. Hansen is a member of the board
of directors. The company has established a large mortg.'ige-loan business in
eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Mont.uia. .ind the attraction of
said sections of the country as a loaning field is one of tin- prineip.il f.ietors that
led to the organization of the comi)any.

On tile l.Hli of August. 1901. .Mr. H.-uimh w.is ni.irri.d to .Miss Klsie Day,
daughter of .Foseph B. 1'. .iiul Sophia (Thomas) Day, of Cast;ina, low.i. They
reside at No. 1117 Eighth avenue.

Mr. Hansen is a member of the Spokane Club .ind the Spokane Country Club.
He has becomi- will known in tin- northwest through his extensive and important
operations in land, and ijroniinent connection with financial interests. The firm
of The Day & Hansen .Security Company is regarded as one of the most con-
servative .iiid jirogressive of this section.

SOFT'S B. XFI.SOV. D. V. S.

Dr. .Sofiis B. Nelson, professor of veterinary science at the Washington State
College, and also state veterinarian, was born at Veile. Denmark. December 21,
1867, a son of Nels P. and M;iric Beartclson. both of wlioni wcri' ii.-itives of Den-
mark, where the father died in ISTf! and IIk niotli. r in 1911. In the family were
three .sons and three daughters. The two brotlw rs of Sofns B. Nelson are resi-
dents of this country. Peter B. Nelson living in C"al<rary, Canada, while Nels P
Nelson makes his home in Brewster, Washington. The two sisters are .Anna and

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Ingeborg, still residents of Veile, Denmark, the third sister having died quite
young.

For two or three years Dr. Nelson pursued his education in the common scliools
of his native country and afterward became a student in the public schools of
Avoca, Iowa, where he passed through consecutive grades until he became a high-
school student. In 1886 he entered the Iowa State College and was graduated in
1889 with the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Surgery. In 1890 he held the posi-
tion of house surgeon in the veterinary department of the Iowa State College.

On the 14th of December, 1890, Dr. Nelson came to Spokane and opened an
office in the Granite block, practicing continuously until Februar3^ 1893, when he
went to Europe and became a special student in the Royal Veterinary College of
Copenhagen. In July, 1893, he returned to Spokane, where he resumed practice,
following the profession in a private capacity until the spring of 1895, when he
was elected professor of veterinary science at the Washington State College. He
also became veterinarian at the experiment station and his election to that posi-
tion carried with it the office of state veterinarian and a member of the state board
of health. For two years, in the '90s, he was secretary of the state board.

The department of veterinary science was established in Pullman in 1900 in
connection with the state college and the first class was graduated in 1902. Since
that time a class has been graduated each year, with the exception of 1903. Two
years ago the provision was made that the senior class should be conducted in
Spokane and to provide for this a building was constructed on Indiana and Kalispell
streets. It is fully equipped and all of the latest and most improved appliances that
money can buy have been secured. They treat on an average from eighteen hun-
dred to two thousand patients per year, including cattle, dogs and horses. It is
the purpose of the department to give the j'oung men of today the highest pos-
sible scientific and practical training necessary to fit them for the work of veterinar-
ians. In addition to his duties as teacher and head of the department, Dr. Nelson
has been especially interested in the work of eradicating tuberculosis in domesti-
cated animals in this state and in the development of the stock industry in Wash-
ington. He was a delegate to the tuberculosis congress in Washington, D. C, in
1908. and presented a paper that was very noteworthy. He has written and sjjoken
much concerning the various methods of eradicating tuberculosis, also upon the
subjects of a sanitary milk supply and the general sanitary condition of farms.
His addresses are based upon broad scientific knowledge, keen observation and
practical experience. For twenty years he has been a member of the American
Veterinary Medical Association and has done important work on its executive com-
mittee.

In November, 1895, Dr. Nelson was married to Miss J. Ettchen Uhden, a
daughter of Cliarles Uhden, a wholesale commission merchant of Spokane. Her
mother belonged to the Habicht family, whose ancestry can be traced back to the
year 1400, representatives of the name having been actively connected with Martin
Luther in the period of the reformation. Mrs. Nelson was associated for a num-
ber of years vidth the Fortnightly Club at Pullman and was quite active in its
work. She has always been a great student of literature and therefore was ac-
corded a prominent position in the club to which she belonged. Dr. and Mrs.
Nelson attend the Congregational church and he is a INIason, holding membership
with Whitman Lodge, No. 49, F. & A. M., at Pullman, the chapter at Colfax, and

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the consistory and Mystic Shrine at Spokane. For twenty years he has iieen a
nieniher of the Woixlmen of tile World and is also ideiitilied with the Scandinavian
Brotherhood of America. In polities he is a rei)ul)lie,iM .iiul while he keeps well
informed on the (luestions and issues of the day prefers to j^ivc his snp|)ort to well
organized private rather than to political interests and activities. He aids in pro-
moting public progress as a nieniher of the Chamber of Commerce and is well
kno\ni socially in Spokane as a member of the Inland Club. He stands as one
of the foremost re|)rescntatives of the jirofession in the entire west, liis broad
kiKiwhdge making his oiiininns an authority upon the (|iiestinMs ediiiKilid with
veterinarv science.

JOHN DICKINSON SHERWOOD.

Few of the important public <nter|)rises of Spokane havi' failed to jirofit by the
cooperation and subst.iiiti.il indorsement of .lolin Dickinson Sherwood who is a
western man iiy lijrtli. traiiiiiiir .nul preference and yet a Harv.ird jrr.iduate. His
record stands in contradistinction to the views of some well known business men
of the country that college training does not equip one especially well for life's
practical duties and responsibilities. Mr. Sherwood was born in S.iii Francisco,
California. October 12. I860, a son of Benjamin F. and Almira 'P. (Dickinson)
Sherwood. The f.-ither removed from New York city to California in 1S,T'2 and
was there engaged in mining and in the commission Inisiness. He died in 1875
and is still survived by his widow who now in.ikes her home in New "i'ork citv.
They were residents of San Francisco, liowever. during the boyhood and youth of
John D. Sherwood, who through that period was a pupil in the public .uid high
schools of San l''raneisco and later su|)i)lemented his ]irelimin;iry course in H:ir-
vard College, from which he was gr.idu.it. d .\.I?. with tlie class of 188."?. Believ-
ing that the west offered bro.idir (i|i|)(irl unities th.in the older and more conserva-
tive east be came to Spokane shortly .ifler the completion of his college course
and joined E. Dempsic in a mercantile enter|)rise, on tlie east side of Howard
street between Front and Main avenues, under the firm name of Sherwood &
Dempsie. Success attended them but in three years Mr. Sherwood sold out to
his partner and entered the real-estate business. Since that time he has been
closely associated with Spokane's upbuilding and development along \;irioiis lines.
His business activities have all been of a ehar.icter that has contributed to public
progress and prosperity as well as to individual success. In 188.". he became as-
sociated with Fr.ink R. Moore. I'ri d Ch.imberlain. William Pettit .ind others in
organizing the first electric light company and installed tht ).laiit in the ('. .S: C.
mills, taking .-i contract to light the city with arc lamps. This w.is really the
nucleus of what later became the Washin^jton Water Power Com])any. Mr. Sher-
wood's name is also connected with the building of the first cable street railroad
here, a line extending from the Monroe street bridge out Boone to the army jiost
and also another extending south on Monroe to Thirteenth .street and east on Thir-
teenth for five blocks. The eomp.inv bought the Sjiokane .Street Railway from
Brown & Cannon and in 1891 aholisiied the cables, thereafter using electricity
as the motive ]Jower. The same people were organizers of the Washington Water

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Power Company, the various companies being consolidated in 1899 and all taken
over by the Washington Water Power Company of which Mr. Sherwood was tlie
vice president. Prior to this he had served as president of the Spokane Street Rail-
way and was a director of the Wasliington Water Power Company for over twenty
years. His labors have thus been an effective force for the upbuilding, develop-
ment and improvement of Spokane. He also built the Northwest boulevard and
the Southeast boulevard and was one of the citizens who helped establish the
army post at Spokane, contributing most generously to that cause. Just prior to
the fire he had completed the erection of a six-story structure known as the "Wash-
ington building" on the present site of the "Sherwood building" on Riverside
avenue. This was the highest building in the city at that time and was the second
to have elevator service. It was destroyed by fire in 1889 with a loss of some sixty
thousand dollars to Mr. Sherwood, but with undaunted purpose he set to work
to retrieve his lost possessions and in accom])lishing this the public has been a
direct beneficiary for his labors have always been an element in general progress.
For a considerable period he was very ])rominent in the Chamber of Commerce and
was its first vice president.

On the 25th of November, 1896, Mr. Sherwood was married to Miss Jose-
phine B. Come, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Reppert) Come, of Marietta,
Ohio. They reside at No. 2941 Summit avenue, Mr. Sherwood having erected this
residence in 1898. He belongs to the Spokane Club and to the Harvard Club
and in the latter organization maintains pleasant relations with those who also claim
Harvard as their alma mater. He has never been actively interested in politics
to hold office and j^et few men in private life have done more for the city's welfare.
His thorough college training prepared him to use his native talents to the best
advantage and developed in him that judgment which has enabled him to make
wise selection of those forces, factors and interests which prove of greatest value
and effectiveness in the business circles and in the world's work.

H. H. McCarthy, m. d.

Dr. H. H. McCarthy meets all of the requirements of a capable physician.
^\^len a lawj'er is brusque and crabbed the public usually feel that it is because
he is engaged with intricate problems of jurisprudence; when a minister is un-
approachable and austere it is believed to be because he is occupied with questions
beyond our mental ken ; but from the physician is demanded not only broad scien-
tific knowledge correctly applied but also the genial and sympathetic manner which
inspires hope and courage. In none of these requirements is Dr. McCarthy lacking,
which accounts for the fact that although a young man he is now at the head of a
large and growing practice.

He was born in Clayton county, Iowa, March I. 1878, his parents, D. W. and
]\Iary (Kelleher) McCarthy, there residing upon a farm. They removed to Ply-
mouth county. Iowa, where the son pursued his preliminary education, which was
supplemented bv study in the University of Chicago prior to entering u]Jon his
professional course in Rush Medical College of that city, from which institution
he was graduated as a member of the class of 1902. A broad and valuable prac-
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Hospital, Cliicago, and in the sj)ring of 190J lie became a resident of S])okane,
where he has since followed his profession. He has a well equipped office and,
moreover, has a mind alert to all the oi)portiinities and the resi)onsii)ilities of the
profession. He makes good use of the former in his efforts to check the ravages
of disease and at all times fully meets tlu- l.itter. Today he has a large practice
in the eonduet of which he is very successful and is now well and favorably known.
In addition to his i)rofessional practice he is now serving as surgeon for the Mil-
waukee Railroad.

f)n tile I7th of August, H)10. Dr. MeC'.irthy was married to .Miss Frances
C'attingham, a daugiiter of L. 13. Cattiiigham. of Portland. Oregon. He has fra-
ternal relations with the Woodmen of the World and the Knights of Columbus,
and as a club man he is known in the city tlirough his nu'mbershi]) relations with
the University and Spokane Amateur .Athletic Clubs. His association with the
Spokane County Medical Society, wiiieh elected him to its presidency in 1909,
keeps him in touch with the advance of the jirofession, as research, ex])eriment
and investigation arc bringing to light valuable truths having an imi>ortant bearing
upon the work of the physician and surgeon.

FRED MILLER.

Eloquent, forceful, learned, Fred Miller is distinguished as one of the most
eminent criminal lawyers of the northwest. In other branches of practice, too. he
is able, as is evidenced in the many favorable verdicts which he has won for his
clients. He was born in Clark county, Missouri, August 23, 1867, and in both the
J)aternal and maternal lines comes of English ancestry, while in the family there
is akso an admixture of Scotch and French. His father, .facob Miller, was bom
in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and died in 1897. His wife. Mrs. Caroline
(George) Miller, also a native of the Keystone state, is now living in Seattle. Her
father was a relative of Henry George, the renowned single tax advocate. Ry her
marriage she became the mother of four .sons and a daughter, the others in ;ukli-
tion to Fred Miller being: H. J., in Seattle; Martin J., a Methodist minister living
in Seattle; Clifford, a resident of Pacific county, Washington: .-ind May. the wife
of Warren Crookshank. of Davis countv, Iowa.

.As a student in Lewis College, at Glasgow, Missouri. l""red Miller prepared
for the ministry. He also attende^l a business college at Kansas City, and think-
ing to find business life more suited to his tastes and talents, he abandoned the plan
of entering the ministry and became a newspaper reporter. He afterward spent
three months with Jesse James, ,Tr., in the "Blowing Up of Pompeii," and for nine
months was secretary to Senator Hurton at Abilene, Kansas. His identification
with the northwest dates from 1890. at which time he became clerk in the land
office at Yakima, Washington, where he remained for two years. He afterward
spent nine months as clerk for the superintendent of the Cascade division of the
Northern Pacific Railroad and on the expiration of that period took u)) the work
of court reporting at Y.-tkimji and F.llensl)urg. While thus engaged he read law
and in 1893 was admitted to the bar. For a time he was employed in the office of
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until 1899, when he came to Spokane. He was connected with the Yakima Herald
and Epigram as part owner but on locating in this city took up the practice of law,
forming a partnership with F. C. Robertson, under the firm name of Robertson
& ^Miller. The_y conducted a general law practice and their clientage is today large
and of a distinctively representative character. Mr. i\Iiller was one of the first
attorneys for the Coeur d'Alene miners in the troubles which occurred in 1899
and was one of the attorneys for Mover, Haywood and Pettibone in the Governor
Stuenenberg murder trial, the result being the acquittal of the three men whom
he defended. He has been connected with most of the prominent murder trials in
Spokane county but has usually practiced in opposition to corporations. In the
trial of a case he marshals his evidence with the skill and precision of a militarv
commander. He never seems to lose sight of any point which has bearing upon his
case and gives to each point its due relative precedence. He has remarkable abilitv
in tracing the course of events connected with any case and in his presentation of
his case is strong and logical, being seldom if ever at fault in the citation of prin-
cij)Ie or precedent. In the Stuenenberg murder trial the attention of tile whole world
was drawn thereto and !Mr. ^Miller gained a national reputation in his work for
the defense.

Mr. Miller is financially interested in the Coeur d'Alene mines and has realty
holdings in Idaho, Virginia and Waslungton. The only political position which he
has ever held was that held on Governor Rogers' staff. However, he was formerlv
active in the work of the democratic party and has been representative in the
county and state conventions. He has also served on the county and state cen-
tral committees but has never been an aspirant for office. At the time of the
Spanish-American war he organized a comjjany that wished to go to the Philip-
pines and was elected its captain. Troops, however, were not called out and it
was at that time that the governor appointed Mr. Miller to a position on his staff,
with tile rank of colonel. Fraternally he is connected with the Spokane Lodge of
Elks, No. 228. In all of the activities with which he has been connected he has
been called to leadersliip, having the ability and the personal qualities which fit
one for gaining a large following. His professional career whether in journalistic
effort or in the law has been marked by continuous advancement and increasing
ability.

RALPH HENDRICKS, M. D.

While one of the more recent arrivals among the medical profession in Spokane,
Dr. Ralph Hendricks has already gained recognition as one whose knowledge and
practical ability merit a liberal patronage. He is a western man by birth, training
and preference and is imbued with the enterprising spirit which is characteristic
of the Pacific coast country. His birth occurred in Eugene, Oregon, May 30. 1870,
his parents being Elijah B. and Elizabeth (Blew) Hendricks. His father went
to Oregon from Illinois in 1818 and was for a time engaged in farming, but in
1882 left that state and established his home at Cheney, Spokane county, Wash-
ington, where he opened a drug store. He was thus identified with the commercial
interests of that place for a considerable period but is now living retired in Cheney.

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Till- ])ul)lic scliools of C'lunoy afforded Dr. Hendricks his early education, which
was supplemented by study in Cheney Academy, and he later attended the Uni-
versity of Washington. Mis clioicc of a life work fell upon the profession of
medicine and in preparation for jiractiec he entered the L'niversity of Louisville,
at Louisville, Kentucky, from which he was graduated with the class of 1896. He
beg:in practice .-it Cheney and .-ifterward removed to Medical Lake, hut sought a
still l>ro:ulir Held of lal)or in 11)07 on his removal to .'^jiokane where he has since
followed his profession. I lis work is cliiracterized liy a tlinrniifrjiness and eflieiiney
which have brought good results. His re;iding has been broad .-md he is very
careful in the diagnosis of his cases, so that his judgment is seldom if ever at faidt.
He keeps in touch, too, with the advanced work of tin- |)rof(ssioii through the pro-
ceedings of the S])okane County and \V;ishiiigton State Medical .Societies, and the
American Medical Association, in all of Mhieh he liolds uienibersiiip.

On the 18th of July, 1896, Dr. Hendricks was united in marriage to Miss Mamie
Pomeroy, of Cheney, Washington, a daughter of Dr. I'rancis A. and Mary Pomeroy,
of that city. They have two children. Royal ami Dorothy. In Spok.-me they have won
many friends, the hospitality of a large mnnber of the attractive homes of the
citj' being freelv accorded them. Dr. Hendricks h.as become identified with sev-
eral fraternal organiz.itions, holding membershi]) in S])okane Lodge, \o. 3^, F,
& A. M.: and Opportunity Lodge, I. O. C). 1''. He is .also connected with the Elks
Lodge. No. 85. of .S.alt L.ike C"ity. His manner is genial and cordial and is the
expression of an unfeigned interest in his fellowmen. In all of his j)r;ietice he
is actuated by a spirit of helpfulness which, added to his broad scientific knowledge,
is winning for him continued progress.

C. HARVEY SMITH.

C. Harvey Smith, a Spokane architect, owes his success, which is creditable
and enviable, entirely to his own efforts, for he h.is never been associated with a
partner and has won his clientage through his .ability and trustworthiness. He was
liorn Mav 7, 18()S. in Kansas, and is the only son of Hugh A. and Rose (Miner)
.Suiitb. both of whom were natives of Illinois. The mother belonged to an old
\'irginia family of Irish descent, while the father came of Scotch ancestry although
the early .\merican rei)rescntatives of the family settled in Virginia in jiioneer
times. Hugh A. Smith served for four years and two months as a soldi<r of the
Civil w.ar, espousing the cause of the Union and going to the front willi the
Twinty-first Illinois \'olunteers. He was a contractor and resided in the .Spokane
country for eighteen years but passed away in October, 1910, at the age of
seventy-three years. His wndow still survives and is now living in Canada. Their
iinlv daughter is .Vda. the wife of .Sidney Luther, a farniir of Calgary.

C. Harvey .Smith was educated in Illinois, pursuing a ])ublic-selio()l course
until gr.aduated from the high school. He afterward worked with his fatlier at
contracting until twenty-two years of age, when be took uji the study of archi-
tecture. In 1888 he came to .Spokane, then a young man of twetity years, and es-
tablished business on his own account :is :in arebitect aiul builder, in 189.1, in
which line he has since been engaged. Hr has .always o|)(rated alone .and his

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individual wortli lias' gained him the wide recognition and prosperity- which are
now his. He has erected many residences and business blocks in this city and
throughout, the Inland Empire and has also done considerable school work. Among
others he erected the high school at Cewalah, the high school at Mullen. Idaho,
and the courthouse of Twin Falls, Idaho. He also built a number of schoolhouses
in southern Idaho and a number of business blocks in the city of Spokane, in-
cluding that owned by E. H. Stanton at the corner of Hamilton and Mission
streets. He has been the architect for between five and six hundred residences in
Spokane and has built practically all over the Inland Empire. In his fifteen or
twenty years' practice his name has become kno^ra throughout the country. His
work is always characterized by the utmost thoroughness, by promptness in ex-
ecution and by reliability in living up to the terms of the contract. As he has
prospered in his undertaking he has made investment in other directions and is
now the owner of irrigated land in southern Idaho, has mining interests in Nevada
and real estate in Elko county. He also owns land in the northern part of Idaho,
together with his residence at Opportunity.

On the 6th of January, 1889, Mr. Smitii was united in marriage to Miss Olive
Walker, a daughter of George Walker, of Bethany, Illinois, who belonged to a
prominent family of that place. Her father came from Kentucky and was of
Scotch descent, while her mother was a native of Germany. Five children have
been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith, namely: Grace, who married Harry Hodges,
of Lake Creek, Idaho; and Gretchen, Hugh, Stella and Katherine, all now in
school.

Mr. Smith always exercises his right of franchise in suijport of the men and
measures of the republican party and while he has worked for his friends he
has never accepted office for himself. He is a member of the Spokane Architect-
ural Club, thus coming into close contact with the members of his profession and
the high ideals toward which they are striving, and he likewise belongs to the
Chamber of Commerce.

WILLIAM T. DAY.

William T. Day. president of The Day & Hansen Securitv Company, of Spo-
kane, is a prominent figure in the financial circles of the northwest. Endowed
with unusual business instinct and foresight, he early saw the future of the un-
occupied western lands, and has been a great factor in their development.

He was born May 8, 1865, at Castana, Iowa. His father, Joseph B. P. Day,
a native of Maine, became a settler of Iowa in 1855, and was one of its prominent
and influential citizens. His mother, Sophia Thomas Day, was born in !Missis-
sippi, and with her family came north in the late '40s. As a surveyor and agent
for the American-Immigrant Company, his father became very familiar with lands
and land values, which was not the least element in the education of his son.

After attending the public schools at Castana. Mr. Day continued his education
at the Southeastern Iowa Normal School at Bloomfield. He became actively con-
nected with the business interests in his home town as a general merchant, con-
tinuuig in that line for about eight years. In 189'2 he turned his attention to

Willi AM 'I'. HAY

SPOKANK AM) Till, INLAND EMPIRE Id?

li.iiilviiig .111(1 org.-mizid tlic C'astana Savings H.uik. di \\lii(li In- became cashier,
M-rving in tliat capacity until 1898, when he was eleetnl to the pnsideney, wliieli
|)()siti<)n he still fills. A large farm mortgage husitiess w.is e.irried (in in eonnee-
tioii with the hank.

In the f.iU of 1901, Mr. Day came to Washington, bought a large tract of
land in Doiigl.is county, .md on the 1st day of M.irch, 190'.2, he and his .issoeiates
org.inized The W'.ishington l.:ind Company, with he.i(i(|U.irters .it Waterville, Wash-
ington. The enterprise was cal)italize(l fur one hiiiidrid .ind (it'ty tlious.inci dol-
l.irs, which w.-is incre.-ised to five hundred thous.ind doll.irs, in l!H)(i. whi ii the
he;id(|U.irt(rs of the company were removed from W.iterville to .Spok.nii-. Tliis
company owned l.irge tracts of iinini])rii\ cd l.uid In Douglas county, .-md .in idea
as to the magnitude of their undert.iking may be g.iined from the fact that in
six years tliey lir(ik( out and develojied more th.iii sixteen thous.ind acres of l.-ind,
about li.ilf of which h.is been sold, Mr. D.iy .md .Mr. (Ii.irles T. Il.iiisen. his
brother-in-law, were .associated in tlie eo)i.irtnershi]) of D.iy & H.msen, .■md were
l.irge owners and developers of l.ind in Monon.i county. low.a. They establislied
.ind operated The Turin H.iiik of Turin, lowi. which th( y sohl .I.uiu.iry 1st. 1908.
They also disposed in that year of over three thous.and acres of tlieir low.i l.ind,
and on the 1st of Marcli, 1908. organized The Day iS: Il.msen Security C'omp.iny
of Spokane, Washington, with a i)aid-up ca))ital of one million doll.irs, wliieh look
over all the interests of Day & Hansen, including The Washington I..ind Com-
p.iny. .Vt that time Mr. Day moved to .Sjjokane, and became .-ictively identified
with the business, and has since m.uie tlie city his liome. Tlie com))any operates

extensively in improved f.irni ))ro])ertyw,.-!U]d-'thcy"ari; _/vnioiig the most progressive

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in their line.

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During the |>.ist three years the company "Kifs purchasc<l o\ i r thirty two thou-
sand .'icres of l;ind in Powell county, western Montana, which is .ill inijiroved ,ind
over ten thousand acres is now under irrigatiiin.. \Vhile developing their band ])ro-
jeets, the company also became prominent factors in fln.incial circles throughout
the northwest, and own controlling interest in five banks, including: The Castana
S.ivings Hank, of Castana, Iowa; The Waterville Savings Bank, of Watervillc,
W'asliington : The Nation.-il Bank of O.ikesdale, also in this state; The Moscow
Sl.-ite H.iiik. Moscow, Idaho; and Bl.-iir & Com])any. Bankers, Helmville, Montan.a.
The eomp.iny has cst.iblisiied a large mortgage-lo.an business, and deals in high-
gr.ide bond issues and other selected securities.

Mr. Day's connection with business enter))rises, is as follows: jiresidenl nf
Tiic l);iy & H.'insen Security Comp.any, .-md of The C.ist.-ina Savings B;ink ; .ind
vice jiresident of The N.ition.il B.ink of O.ikesd.ijc, The .Moscow State B.-irik, .md
Hi.iir iV Company, Bankers.

On the l.'ith of .\ugust, 1888, at M:i]ilitiiM. Inw.i. w.is celelir.ili d tile m.ir-
ri.ige of .Mr. D.iy and Miss Helen Hansen, the d.iiighler of Ncls and Isabel Han-
sen of Ih.it city. It is his brother-in-law, Charles T. Il.iusen, who is closely as-
sociated with him in his l)usincss enterprises. Mr. and Mrs. Day have one daugh-
ter. Sopliia Isabel, who is a graduate of the Girls Collegiate School of Los Angeles,
and also has been a student for two years at Wellcsley College. Massachusetts.
The social position of the family is an enviable one. and their attractive home is
justly celebrated for its w.irm-heartcd hospitality.

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111 politics Mr. Day is republit-aii, always voting for men and measures of the
party, but has not been an active worker in its ranks since coming to Spokane.
He belongs to the Spokane Club and the Spokane Country Club, and has won
popularity in these organizations by reason of those sterling traits of character,
which in every land and clime awaken confidence and warm regard. It is doubt-
ful in his whole life if he ever weighed an act in the scale of policy, but in busi-
ness has followed a straightforward course and in the legitimate channels of trade
and financial activity has gained success that places him- with the prominent and
representative men who are the real upbuilders of the northwest.

HARVEY SMITH, M. D.

Dr. Harvey Smith, physician and surgeon, whose capability in the line of his
profession is supplemented by executive force, keen discrimination and administra-
tive ability in the line of promoting business projects of importance, was born in Nova
Scotia, January 15, 1874, his parents being Sidney Holmes and Agnes (Rae)
Smith who were also natives of Nova Scotia. The mother was of Scotch descent
and the father belongs to one of the old pioneer families of his native country
which originally came from Londonderry, Ireland. He is still a resident of Nova
Scotia where he is engaged in merchandising, but his wife died in 1883. In their
family were six sons and a daughter, namely: Harvey; Stenson, who is living in
Cape Briton, Nova Scotia; George, of that country; Clarence; who is located in
St. Paul, Minnesota; Geddie and Watson, both of Nova Scotia; and Jesse, now the
wife of D. W. McDonald, of Nova Scotia.

Dr. Smith supplemented his early education by a course in the Picton Academy
of Nova Scotia from 1891 until 1893. He afterward attended McGill University,
Montreal, where he won the degrees of M. D. and C. M. in 1897. In the mean-
time he had received a license for teaching but always regarded the practice of
medicine as his ultimate goal and entered upon that work in Londonderry, Nova
Scotia, where he remained for fifteen months. In November, 1900, he arrived in
Spokane where he has since engaged in general practice and is meeting with a
highly gratifying success. He does a large amount of surgical work and his ability
in that direction as well as in the practice of medicine is marked. Two years'
connection with the Royal Victoria Hospital of Montreal and one year in Lynn
Hospital, of ^lassachusetts, brought him broad practical experience which qualified
him for the onerous and responsible duties that have since devolved upon him.
He is constantly reading and studying in order to promote his efficiency and ever
holds to a high standard of professional ethics which has been one of the factors
in winning for him the high regard that is entertained for him by his professional
brethren as well as by the general public. Aside from his professional activities
he has business interests of importance on the Pacific coast. He is interested in
oil wells at Colinga, California, is a free holder in Spokane and is a stockholder
in the Traders National Bank, the Citizens Savings & Loan Society and in the
International Casualty Company. He is, moreover, interested in a high line ditch
which is a government project in Kittitas county, which will cover six hundred
acres that he owns and which he intends to set out to fruit trees. This ditch is

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expected to be completed in two years and will he from sixty-five to seventy miles
in liii^itli and will cDvtT ninety thousand acres. When eoni|il(U(i this will mean
inueh in the developuient and improvement of an extended area.

On the l;jth of January, 190'^, in S|)okane, Dr. Smith was united in marriage
to Miss Jennie Burgess, of Xova Scotia. They attend the I'irst Presbyterian
church and Dr. .Smith gives his |)i)litic.il supiiort to the r(|)ui>liean party. lie
belongs to the .Spokane Athletic t'hiii and to tin- I'niversity C'hil). ,iiid is a mem-
ber of and niidical examiner for the Royal I liirhlandrrs. In his professional
capacity he is also connected with several insurance eomp.inies, being one of three
medical examiners for the Washington L'nion Life Insurance Company, medical
examiner for the Canadian Life Insurance Company, for the Western Union Life
Insur.-inee Company and for the Hankers Life Insurance Coni|)any. He servi-d
at one time on the staff of the Deaconess Hospital, lecturing to nurses, and lie
belongs to tiie Spokane County Medical Society, the Washington State Medical
Society and the American Medical Association. Through the proceedings of these
bodies he keeps in close touch with the most .idvaneed work being done by the
profession and he eagerly embraces every idea or method that he believes will have
practical value in his chosen life work. With a nature th.it never could be content
with iMidioerity he has advanced steadily in his calling until he has long since left
the ranks of the manv and stands among the more successful few.

THOMAS A. Rl'SSELL, M. D.

Dr. 'I'liomas A. Russi II. who in his jjrofessional capacity is a rejiresentative
of various corporations, is engaged in l)ractice .as a member of thi' firm of Dutton
& Russell, their main offices being in the Pej-ton building, in .Spokane. He was
born in \'alley Field, Quebec, September 9, 1871, a son of Thomas and Rebecca
(Ciordon) Russell. The father was a contractor and builder and in 1872 crossed
the bound.iry line into the United States, settling first in Michigan and afterward
following his profession in various places. At length he took u|) his .ibode in
Seattle where he became general manager of the Tenino Sand .Stone Quarries. He
Vemained in active business until he reached the age of seventy years, after
which his son. Dr. Donald G. Russell, who was formerly a medical practitioner of
.Spokane, became the president and general manager of the quarries.

To till- iMiblie school .system of Michigan and the Wiiithro]) high school of
MiMniajiolis Dr. Thomas A. Russell is indebti d for the earlv edue.itional ))riv-
ileges which he enjoyed. Having determined U])on the iiractice of medicine as his
life work, he entered the Barnes Medical College at St. Louis, Missouri, from
which he was graduated in 189."). He had previously s))cnt his summer vacations
in Spokane with his elder brother. Dr. Donald G. Russell, who was ijracticing here
at that time. He made his first visit in |80'2 and after winning his degree in
.St. Louis Dr. Thomas A. Russtll returned to .Spokane to become his brother's
|).irtner in medical practice. He remained for a year but realizing th.at he needed
further |>rofessional training and discipline, he entered Jefferson Medical College
of Philadelphia where he studied through the two years, 1896 and 1897. He then
o))ened ,in office at Mi lb ii. Wisconsin, where he spent f(Uir years, at the end of

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wliicli time he again came to Spokane to join his brother whose health was failing.
For a few years he continued in general practice here but in 1906 formed a partner-
ship with Dr. Willard O. Dutton and together they follow railroad construction
work, establisliing hospitals and attending to the ill and injured for the contract-
ing firms of Porter Brothers, P. Welch & Company, Grant Smith & Company.
Caughren & Woldson, \\'inters. Boomer & Hughes, and A. D. McDougal & Son
Company. They operate all over the northwest and as far east as North Dakota.
The professional work of the firm is often of a most intricate and arduous nature
and Dr. Russell keeps in touch with the progress of the profession through his
membership in the Spokane County Medical Society and the Washington State
Medical Society.

On the 29th of August, ISDJ', at Hudson, Wisconsin, was celebrated the mar-
riage of Dr. Russell and Miss Martha Stout, a daughter of Philemon and Mary
Stout, of Oswego, Kansas. They now have one son, Gordon Russell. Mrs. Russell
is a member of the First Presbyterian church and Dr. Russell holds membership
in the Elks lodge at Ashland, Wisconsin, and the Odd Fellows lodge at Mellen,
that state. He also belongs to the Inland Club and the Spokane Amateur Athletic
Club and is interested in manly athletic and outdoor sports, realizing the neces-
sity of recreation in the preservation of an even balance with heavv professional
duties.

MILTON D. HALL.

Milton D. Hall has a business record that any man might be proud to possess
for through the development of his native powers and talents he has worked his
way upward from a humble clerkship to rank with the most prominent and pro-
gressive merchants of Spokane, being vice president and general manager of the
Grote-Rankin Comjjany of this city and Seattle.

His life record had its beginning in Cilen. Montgomery countv. New York,
November 19, 1868, his parents being Cornelius D. and Nancy (Vunk) Hall, the
former a merchant of Glen. Sent as a pupil to tlie public schools when aliout
six years of age Milton D. Hall at length laid aside his text books to begin busi-
ness life as a salesman in a store at Fonda, New York. In this way he gained a
knowledge of merchandising that enabled him to win success when he went upon
the road as traveling salesman for a dry-goods house. The west with its limitless
opportunities, however, attracted him and, believing this the most advantageous
field for a young man, he came to Spokane in March, 1892, here joining his
brother. Jay V, Hall. They became associated with F. W. Branson in organizing
the Crystal Ice Company, of which Milton D. Hall was a director and vice presi-
dent. The business steadily grew, their attention for several years being devoted
to the erection and development of ice plants in various parts of the countrv,
operating at Butte, Montana, and later at Washington, D. C. Subsequently the
business was sold out to the American Ice Company and in 1902 Milton D. Hall
returned to Spokane where he purchased an interest in the Grote-Rankin Com-
pany, of which he was elected a director. He was also made buyer for the
crockery dejJartment and manager of the sales force on the floor. He brought

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ti) tliis Imsiiifss tlic same kfcii discrimination and spirit of enterprise wliieli lie
li.ul displayed in other connections and soon acquainting liimself with the busi-
luss in all of its departments, was well qualified to enter uixin tile duties of
manager lure when, in IDO.i, .Mr. llaukin went to Seattle to .assume management
of a hraneii iioiisi- whieh the Grote-Rankin Company opened in tiiat city. In
1S)07 Mr. Rankin sold his interest to the company, of whieh Mr. Hall then became
general manager and vice president of the company, while his brother, \V. D.
Hall, is now manager of the Seattle branch, w liich is one of the most complete
house furnishing stores on the Pacific coast.

On the Sth of October, 18!)j, Milton D. Hall was married to Miss Carrie C.
Clark, a daughter of (iiles \V. and Ch.irlotte D. Cl.ark of this city, who were
pioneers of Sjiokane, arriving in ISSt. Here the father died November 15, 1908,
at the age of seventy-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have become the parents
of three children, Richard M.. Dorothy Helen and Wilsnii (lark.

To his home and business interests Mr. Hall largely devotes his time and
energies. He exercises his right of franchise in sujij^trt of the men and measures
of the republican party but otherwise is not active in politics. He is, however, a
director of the chamber of commerce and a cooperant factor in the substantial re-
sults which have been accomplished by that organiz.ition for the benefit of Spo-
kane. His labors in this and other directions have redounded to the credit and up-
building of the city, while his activities along business lines have brought Iiim to
nn enviable position in connection with the trade interests of the Spokane country.

JOSEPH F. MORTON.

.losejih F. Morton, attorney at law, engaged in general practice, was born in
Brooklyn, New York, March 24, 1882, a son of Edward F. and Rose (Connolly)
Miirton. both of whom were natives of Ireland and are now residents of .Spokane.
The father was taken to New York during his inf.ancy and for many years lived
in the state of New York, spending much of the time at Syracuse, where he en-
gaged in teaching sdiool for seventeen years. In ]88'2 he came to .Spokane and
here directed liis energies largely to farming and to business interests at .Spokane
Mridge. He was living on his ranch at the time of the great fire in 1889. He
owns a building on .Sprague avenue, consisting of three storerooms and the Taft
Hotel ;ind other jirojierty in the city, having made wise investments of his capital
in real estate. At the present time he is living retired in Spokane. His wife's
sister was Mrs. M, M. Cowley. Mr. Cowley is one of the directors of the Tr.aders
National Bank. The brother and sister of Jose])h F. Morton are: Edward \V.,
LTcneral hookkeepcr of the Traders Bank; and Alice A., who is residing in .Spo-
kane. The father is one of the members of the Pioneer .Society, having been a
resident here from early days and an active factor in the work of general develop-
ment and inijirovement.

.\fter accjuiring his early education in the common schools of .Spokane, to
which city he was brought during his infancy. .Iose|)h I". Morton continued his
rducation in the Gonznga College. He prepared for tlie bar in the pursuit of a
law course in the Georgetown L'niversity at W.ishington. D. C.. and was gradu.iti d

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with the LL. B. degree in 1907. He then took the regular law examination and
was admitted to the bar before the supreme court in the District of Columbia.
In the same year he returned to Spokane, was admitted to practice in this state
and has since followed his profession. For a time he was in partnership with
John M. Gleeson under the firm name of Gleeson & Morton, this relation con-
tinuing from 1908 rnitil the 1st of January, 1911. Mr. Morton has since prac-
ticed alone, giving his attention to general law, and although one of the younger
members of the bar, has won a reputation that many an older practitioner might
well envy. He is a member of the Inland Club. In his political views Mr. Morion
is a republican and keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day
but has never sought nor desired office. He prefers to concentrate his energies
upon his practice, which is continually growing in volume and importance.

FRANCIS W. GIRAND.

While engaged in the general practice of law Francis W. Girand specializes
to some extent in that branch of the profession which has to do witii land titles
and has been connected with considerable important litigation of that character.
Like almost every state in the Union, Texas has furnished its quota of citizens
to Washington and among this number is Mr. Girand, who was born in Austin,
Texas, April 1, 1866. His father, for whom he was named, was born in Christian
county, Kentucky, and is descended from an old family of French origin that was
founded in America during colonial days. He was a first cousin of the Hon.
Andrew P. McCormick, judge of the United States circuit court of appeals of the
fifth circuit, and having removed to that state Francis W. Girand, Sr., was ap-
pointed by Judge McCormick to the position of clerk in the United States court
of the north district of Texas, which position he filled for thirty years, and upon
his retirement his. son W. D. Girand succeeded to the office. For eighteen years
Andrew P. McCormick was judge of the United States district court and was then
advanced to the United States court of appeals. During the Civil war F. W.
Girand, Sr., served for three years as a soldier of the Confederate army. In
early manhood he wedded Anna Crozier, who was born in Nashville, Tennessee,
and was descended from an old southern family of Irish lineage. Her father was
distinguished as a United States marshal under President Polk and served for six
years as state comptroller. The death of his daughter, Mrs. Girand, occurred in
1891 while Francis W. Girand, the father of our subject, passed away in Novem-
ber, 1909. Their sons and daughters wlio constituted the family circle were
Francis W., of this review; W. D., clerk of the United States court at Abilene,
Texas ; J. B., who at the age of twenty years was elected district surveyor of the
Oldham land district and afterward became territorial engineer of the territory
of Arizona: Andrew and John, both of whom are merchants of Abilene, Texas;
and Ada Lee, the wife of T. B. Griffith, a resident of Terrell, Texas.

In the public schools of his native city Francis W. Girand, of Spokane, began
his education and also attended private schools of Austin. He afterward took
up the study of law there with Judge R. F. Arnold as his preceptor and on the
11th of August, 1887, was admitted to the bar. He afterward removed to Gra-

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liaiu, Ttxas, to wliali cily the federal eoiirt had lieeii removed, and reiiiaiiied in
active ))ractice there for twelve years, but thinking to find still broader and better
oi)|)<)rtunities in the most northwesterly state of the Union he came to Washington
on the i^lth of August, 1899. He has sinee been jjracticing alone in Spokane, con-
dueting a general law practice, and has paid more attention to land-title litigation
than to any otlier department, attaining a ])rofieieney in tliis fiild tliat lias largclv
made him authority upon the questions involved therein.

On the i28th of December, 1896, Mr. Girand was married to Miss I.ulu O'Duii-
nell, of Tex.as. and tliey have two eiiildren, Francis Artluir and l-'lorenee .Ada,
iioth in school. Mr. Girand is an active advocate of democratic i)rinei))les and
has served as delegate to party eonxeiitions both in Texas and Washington, at-
tiiiding state conventions in Texas. Hi- was selected one of the cami)aign sj)eak-
I rs of the state committee of Texas and in Washington bv tlie eountv connnittee.
He possesses considerable oratorical ability and has a faculty of presenting his
\ it ws in clear, concise and logical form, wbib the strength of his argument never
fails to elicit attention and seldom fails to convince, whether upon the ))()litieal
hustings or in the discussion of legal matters before the courts.

JOHN T. COOPER.

Among the native sons of Ireland wjio have sought and won success in the imrlli-
wesl .loini T. Cooper was numbered. He possessed the versatility, the adajitability.
and the undaunted energy characteristic of the peo])le of iiis race and these quali-
ties were used to excellent advantage in hi' business car. i r. He was born in Se])-
teniber, 1839, in Cork, Ireland, and died on thi- IStii of .dine, 1889, his life record
therefore scarcely encompassing a half century. His parents were .John and
Ellen Cooper, the former a navy officer of the British army. Their f.aniily lunn-
bered ten children, to whom were given good educational opix)rtunities, .John T.
Coo|)er pursuing his studies in the schools of Ireland, supplemented by a course
in Dublin College. He studied medicine in that institution, thinking to make its
l)ractice his life work, after which he came to America. He followed the ))ro-
fession in various localities for some time and later became assistant surgeon in
the United States army, being located at Fort Cameron, Utah. .After serving about
one year in that ca))acity he opened an office at Silver Reef. Utah, for the private
practice of medicine, jind later removed to Butte, Montana, wlurc lie n niaincd for
one year, displaying considerable ability in diagnosing his cases and earing for the
important work which jirofessional duties brought u))on him.

About this time excitement waxed verv great in the mining country at .Murray,
Idaho, and Dr. Cooper, with others, entered the field, ])ros|)ecting and mining. He
was associated with the late John M. Burke, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere
in this volume, and was one of the original owners of the famous Bunker Hill
and Sullivan mine, his associate in this being ;i man of the n.ame of O. O. Peek.
The sale of this mine was made in May, 1887, by John Wardner, the i)urchaser
being .Simon Reed, of Portland, and the purchasing price one million, five hun-
dred thousands dollars, of which Messrs. Cooper and Peck received seventy-six
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its outjjut made the fortiuies of many millionaries. Following the disposal of his
interest to Mr. Reed^ of Portland, Dr. Cooper removed to Spokane and afterward
lived retired, having given up his professional jiractice. The remainder of his
days were spent in the enjoyment of well earned rest. He passed away two years
later and his death occasioned the deep regret of all who knew him.

In 1878 Dr. Cooper was united in marriage in Salt Lake City to Miss Adalena
Meeks, who survives him, together witii a daughter, Caroline E. Two children of
the marriage are now deceased — Francis H. and John Edward.

Dr. Cooper's life was guided by high and honorable principles to wWch he
was always most faithful. The Episcopal church found in liim a consistent mem-
ber and in early life he was also a member of the Ancient Order of United Work-
men. His ])olitical allegiance was given to the democratic party but he never cared
for public office. He loved camp life and outdoor sports, was a great traveler and
possessed a jjarticular fondness for nature and for children. His home was ever cel-
ebrated for its warm-hearted hospitality and his associates ever found him a most
congenial companion. He held friendship inviolable and was always loyal to every
trust reposed in Bim, so that those who came in contact ^vith him knew him worthy
of all esteem.

REV. THOMAS J. PURCELL.

One of the most widely known and deeply venerated representatives of the
priesthood of the Roman Catholic church in this section of Idaho is Father Thomas
J. Purcell of Coeur d'Alene. Not only has he done most notable work for the
church by bringing new souls into the faith, but he has established schools and
churches, tlius bringing the refining and restraining influences of life to the mining
and lumber camps of this section.

His birth occurred in Aberdare, Glamorganshire, South Wales, December 7,
18C0, his parents being Daniel and Johanna ]M. (Prendergast) Purcell. They
were both natives of Ireland, but at the ages of about sixteen or eighteen they mi-
grated to Wales, where they met and were subsequently married. Aberdare was
the family home until 1869, when the father emigrated to the United States in
quest of health. Here he was joined by his wife and children two years later, but
in three months thereafter he passed away.

Although he was only a lad of eleven years when his father died, Thomas J.
Purcell was compelled to lay aside his text-books and lend his assistance in main-
taining the family. He entered the coal mines of Tioga count}', Pennsylvania,
where he was continuously emploj'cd for eleven years, but at the expiration of that
period his health was so completely shattered that he was compelled to live in the
open air. The physicians insisted upon a change of climate, so he started west-
ward, arriving in Nebraska on Thanksgiving day, 1882. He obtained work on a
farm until February, 1883, when he resumed his journey, reaching Denver, Colo-
rado, on ^Nlarch 1, penniless. He was considered a victim of the dread white
plague and it was impossible for him to obtain employment, even being refused an
opportunity to work for his board. Yet these besetting trials and terrible hardships
proved a blessing in disguise, compelling him to sleep wherever night overtook

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liiiii, .iiul tlic invigorating air of tlio mountains iuaicd tin- iliseased tissues of his
lungs and rcstort-d his vitality. Not Hnding any iniploynunt, he set out for Ogdcn,
tramping tlic greater part of the way, occasionally riding on freight trains between
Denver and Granger, Utah when such opportunity offered. Prom that point on,
however, he walked the entire distance. Upon reaching his destination he imme-
(ii.-itely sought work, and was shipped out of there as a laborer on the Oregon
.Sliort Line, which was then under course of construction. He worked for two
months and then went to Virginia City, Montana, walking from there to IJozenian,
wlnri 111 arrived on July 3, 1883. Whili located there he worked during the
suiiimrr months as a briekmaker for the old pioneers Tracy and Sam RiitTiicr,
whih- ill winter he was employed hy Nelson Story. In September, 18.SI. In I. 11
Hozenian and went to Spokane, where he joined Pather Joset, .S. ,1., .ind I .illnr
{'■italdd. .S. .1.. whom he accompanied to the De Smet Mission in Kootni.ii eouiily.
Hi Ii.uI always been an ambitious youth and had never fully nliiKiuislu-d the
dream of his childhood, which had been to enter the service of tin- cliurcli. How-
ever, he possessed other admirable traits of character, and when the needs of those
lie.ir to him necessitated his laying away his books, he ex])ressed no regrets. Many
times must he have found it difficult to restrain his rebellious spirit during those
long years in the mines, where he daily and hourly overtaxed his strength and for
weeks at a time never saw the sunshine. The joy, the haj)i)in(ss that is considered
to be the inalienable right of every child was denied him, but In thus purchased
it for many another child and so has received his reward. Liuiuestion.ibly one of
the great secrets of the wonderful success of Pather Purcell can be altriliuted to
his understanding and appreciation of conditions surrounding the unfmluMili .nul
Ills ready and heartfelt sympathy for those in trouble. During tin- Hrst tour years
of his residence at the mission he taught the C'oetir d'AUne Indians, while |)ursuing
iiis classical studies under the instruetimi of the Fathers, who gave him private
lessons. It was discouraging at first, as for many years his entire time .and atten-
tion had been devoted to physical labor, but he possessed a fine mind and excellent
l)owers of concentration and soon was making rapid progress. In 1S88 he was sent
to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, to continue his studies, but he could not endure
the climate, and owing to the state of his health in M.areh, 1889. was eompellrd to
return to .Spokane. He took a position in (Jonz.iga CoUige. that city, wlurr he
taught until .June. 1890. In August of that year he went to Montreal and taught
for a year in .St. P.awrence College, during which period with tlie .aid of a ))rivati-
tutor he was .able to complete his classical course. He w.as tluii qiialifiid to lugiii
his eeelesi.astieal studies, and in .Sijitembcr. 1S91, iiitiTii] llir (irand Si iiiiii.iry
.it .Montreal.

On the vJOtli of Dieiinher, 1896, he was ordained a Jiriest and on M.av 1, 1897,
w.as .is'.igncd by the bishop of this diocese to the Jiarish of Coeur d'Alene. At that
time the parish covered i)r.ietie.illy five thousand, six hundred squ.are miles, com-
prising the counties of Kootenai and Bonner — with the exception of the Coeur
d .Vlcne reserv.ation — and for a )ieriod of nine years a portion of .Spok.ane. He
completed (he church at Bonner's Perry, which h.ad been st.arted by Hishoj) (ilo-
rieux of Boise, and he erected another one at Ratliilnnn. lln I illi r In lug the first
brick church edifice in the Idaho diocese. It was in process of construction for
somi- time .and was dedicated in 189'i. Pather Pureell jiossesses .al)un(i.an<a- of
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his work being too stupendous for him to undertake its commission and successfully
carry it through to completion. He next built a church at Priest River, while
ground was acquired and buildings were under construction, to provide the people
of Harrison and Post Falls with places of worship. The work of the parish devel-
ojjed so rapidly under his capable direction that in 1893 it was necessary to divide
it with Rev. James F. Kelly, who has ever since been priest in Bonner county. In
1893 he brought to Coeur d'Alene Sisters of the order of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and in September, of that year, they estab-
lished a school. Their temporary building was only forty-six by fifty-six feet, and
they had an enrollment of sixty-three pupils. The attendance increased so rapidly
that their quarters were soon entirely inadequate to meet the demands. Recogniz-
ing and appreciating their needs. Major J. J. O'Brien, one of Coeur d'Alene's
philanthropic, retired residents presented them with a block of ground, and when
the military reserve was sold at public auction Father Purcell bid in the hospital
and administration buildings, and had them removed to the grounds Major O'Brien
had donated on the corner of Coeur d'Alene avenue and Ninth street. They were
subsequently converted into a convent and school, which now has an attendance of
three hundred pupils.

Owing to the rapid increase in the Catholic population of Coeur d'Alene, in
1897, Father Purcell was obliged to relinquish the missions of Kootenai county,
and devote his entire attention to the work of the city. When he first cajne to this
parish in 1897 it contained but seventy-five Catholic families, and now Coeur
d'Alene alone has three hundred and fifty Catholic families or about twelve hun-
dred followers of the faith. He has been tireless in his efforts to extend the work
and increase the number of communicants. When he arrived here, realizing that
the Catholics of the future were the children of the present, he gave no thought
to procuring a residence for himself or suitable quarters in which to hold services,
but immediately began searching for a building adapted to the needs of a school.
Subsequently quarters were procured that served temporarily for religious pur-
poses, and in .Tune. 1909. ground was obtained and excavations started for their
present beautiful church. On the •i'id of August, 1909, Bishop Glorieux laid the
corner stone and, in the following October, work on the superstructure was com-
menced. This was completed on May 1, 1910, and was permitted to stand imtil
November, of that year, when contracts were let for the interior decorations. Their
new building was occupied on the 5th of ^larch, 1911, but was not entirely com-
pleted until the 1st of November and was dedicated on Decoration Day, 1912. It
is one of the most beautiful churches in the northwest, and was completed at a
cost of forty-six thousand dollars. The interior decorations are especially fine and
all of the appointments are of a superior quality, and it seats one thousand people.

Not often is it given to any one to see such wonderful results from work in
fourteen years as Father Purcell is witnessing from his labors. He is now able
to realize that those long, hard years of his early manhood were not fruitless by
any means. Although he began his life work at an age when the majority of men
are quite well established, he has accomplished more during the single decade of
his service than many consummate in a life time. He is now at the zenith of his
powers and the future contains for him great promise and much assurance of yet
greater opportunities. During the period of his connection with this field he has
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encf in llu-ir faitli revere and hold in the liigliest esteem the man. his belief and
the purpose to whieh he has dedicated his life — the service of humanity. Father
Purcell attributes much of his success to the Jesuit Fathers of Gonzaga College,
whose advice lie lias sought and followed in all important matters. He is always
ready to respond to a call, ^ whatever its source, carrying cheer and comfort to
rich and poor alike as did He, in whose footsteps he is following.

HON, OEORGF. W. SIIAEFKR.

Hon. (Jeorge W. Shaefcr, state senator from .Spok.-iiic .-uid .1 le-idiiij.; .ittorntT
of the city, has diiriiiii the |)eriod of his residence hen- l.iliored effeetivelv .'ind
earnestly for miniicijial progress and improvement, upholding as well the jjolitica!
and legal status of the state. Many tangible evidences of his devotion to the
general good can be cited and the worth of his work will be evidenced in the develop-
ment of this sketch of his life. He was born in .\lleghen_v City, Pennsvlvania,
September 10, 1862, his parents being Conrad and Pauline (Clements) Shaefer.
The father was a whitesmith and also engaged in farming.

Having attended the public schools of his native city, George W. Shaefer con-
tinued his education in St. Mary's Academy and afterward received commercial
training in Bryant & Stratton Business College of Charleston, West ^'irgiiii.i.
from which he was graduated. When he was nineteen years of age his parents
removed with the family to Charleston, West Virginia, where his father engaged
in the lumber business, with George W. Shaefer, as his associate and assistant.
While thus engaged he also took up the stud}' of law and in 1895 he removed to
Des Moines, Iowa, where he completed his law course and was admitted to the
bar in 1897. He then located for practice in that city, where he remained until
the fall of 1903, when he came to Spokane, where he has since continued to follow
his profession. In no other calling docs advancement depend more largely upon
individual merit and ability and, recognizing this fact, Mr. .*^baefer has been a close
student of the science of law and is seldom, if ever, at fault in the citation of
princi))le or precedent. His practice has connected him with much of the im-
portant work of the courts and his ability is evidenced in the many verdicts which
he has won favorable to his clients' interests. In addition to his law jjractice Mr.
.Shaefer is the secretary and treasurer of the Western Construction Company and
thus interested in the management of an im])ortant industri;il undertaking.

In the ]Jublic life of the city Mr. .Shaefer has also long figured prominently
and is a recognized leader in the ranks of the republican |)arty, which in the spring
of 1909 elected him a member of the city council. He was a member of the civic
water commission that installed the system of wells whereby the city of Spokane
is supplied with spring water instead of drawing its supply from the river. He
also took a very active part in the work of the commission that was appointed to
select and secure water-power rights for the city of .Spokane, having in view the
city ownership in the furnishing of jiower and light to the ])opulation. This com-
mission has recommended a site at Fend d'Oreille and Priest river and it is hoped
that within the next few years the city will by municipal ownership be able to
supply power and light at very reasonable rates. Mr. .Shaefer also became actively

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concerned in the contest for grade separation at the time the ^Milwaukee, St. Paul
& Puget Sound Railway and tlie North Coast Railroad were granted permission
to enter the city. Aside from his effective labors in behalf of municipal projects
Mr. Shaefer is now actively concerned in efforts to promote the best interests and
welfare of the commonwealth as a member of the state senate, to which he was
elected on the republican ticket in the fall of 1910. He at once was accorded a
position of leadership in the upper house, being now an active member of the
judiciary committee and chairman of the committee on memorials and enrolled
bills.

On the ISth of December, 1895, at Des Moines, Iowa, Mr. Shaefer was mar-
ried to ^label Braderick Meservey, a daughter of John and Lois (Dungan) Brad-
erick, of that city. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shaefer, George A.
and Stella, the latter the wife of Edward J. Beard, of Spokane. During the period
of his residence here Mr. Shaefer and his wife have been members of the First
Congregational church of Spokane and he also belongs to the Chamber of Com-
merce, the Inland Club, the Knights of Pythias and the Spokane Turnverein. They
reside at No. 225 Seventeenth avenue and are well known socially.

Regarded as a citizen and in liis social relations ]\Ir. Shaefer belongs to that
public-spirited, useful and helpful type of men whose ambitions and desires are
centered and directed in those channels through which flow the greatest and most
permanent good to tlie greatest number. In his public service in connection with
both municipal and state affairs he brings to bear the sound judgment of the
business man who believes in practical business methods in the conduct of both
city and state business. While well grounded in the political maxims of both
schools, he has also studied the lessons of actual life, arriving at his conclusions
as a result of what may be called his post-graduate studies in the school of affairs.

JOSEPH H. BOYD.

Witli the development of industrial activity in the northwest Spokane has
come in for a full share of those business interests which are ever a factor in gen-
eral growth and prosperity because of the large number of men employed and
the large amount of capital thus ke])t in circulation. Every successful business
undertaking therefore becomes a factor in the city's advancement, and the place
which is occujiied by the National Iron Works in Spokane is a prominent one.
Of this important industrial concern Joseph H. Boyd is the president and gen-
eral manager. His has been an eventful and interesting career, for his experi-
ences liave been most varied. He was born in Devonshire, England, January 6,
1842, his parents being John and ]Martha Boyd. He was left an orphan when a
little lad of six and at the age of nine years went to sea as an apprentice. In the
ensuing seven years he touched at almost every port of importance on the face
of the globe and gained comprehensive knowledge of tlie world and its peoples
and from the experiences of life learned many valuable and oft times difficult
lessons. When in the harbor at San Francisco, at the age of sixteen, he deter-
mined to leave the sea and for a short time remained in that city but soon after-
ward made his wav to British Columbia, attracted by the gold discoveries on the

SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE l_'l

Frazicr ri\ir. Tlii-, \\,is in iJS.'iS. l.atrr lu' was to be loiiiul In luiiilur camps
lit' tlu I'li^'tt SduiuI country for a few years, and arduous and unremitting toil
tau;.'lit him much concerning life's values and those things which are most worth
while. In June, 18G1, lie went of Orofino, Idaho, the Hrst mining cam]) in that
state, there making his headquarters during the succeeding decade, in which lie was
engaged in mining. His efforts were gradually rewarded with a measure of suc-
cess and with the capital acquired in that manner he went to Portl.md, Oregon,
where he engaged in a real-estate and investment business and also became finan-
cially interested in the Vulcan Iron Works.

I'or twelve years Mr. Jioyd was a resident nl I'lirtlaiui .inil in ISS.'f e.ame to
Spokane, wliere he entered commercial circles ,is a liarduarc iiK reli ml iindi r
tile name of the J. H. lioyd Hardware Company. He h.id huiit up .1 subst.inti.ii .inil
gratifying trade, when, in 1889, his entire stock w;is destroyed in tin- gre.at fire
which swept over Spokane, leaving liini with .1 loss of l'ort\' thuusaiKJ diill.irs
above his insur.ance. His ability as a business m;in .and liis well known trust wortlii-
ness enabled liim to obtain credit with m.anufaeturers .and he .ag.iin st.irted in
business, admitting Jolni \V. Goss to a p.artni rship. In IMHl tliey eonsolid.iti d
with Holly-Mason-M.arks & Comjiany. Mr. Hoyd beeiiming .1 director of the new
firm, with which be continued until 1897. wlien he disposed of his interests. Ten
years before he bad brought his iron work m.iebiiurv from Portland and incor-
porated the Jireseiit company, of which be has continuously served .as the Jjresi-
dent, while in 1890 he also accejited the jiosition of general m.anager and has
since concentrated bis iiiergies upon thi- cdntrol of this enterprise .and the ex-
pansion of its trade relations. The eomp.my 's out))ut includes g.asoline and steam
engines, Loilers, elevators, architectural iron. (|uartz mills .and crushers, con-
centrators, ore cars, buckets, and gener.il mill and iiiininj;- ni.aeliinrrv. wrmmlit
iron, iron and br.ass eastings, etc. Their jilant w.is originally located on the island
in tlie river, where business was conduettd for twenty years, but in 1907 .a ic
moval was made to their jjresent site at the corner of Division .and Catalbo streets,
after they had erected there one of the most complete plants of this kind in the
northwest. Of .Mr. IJoyd it has been said: "He is ))ossessed of unusu.il executive
.ability and owes his wealth and prestige as a manuf.aeturer solely to his nun
energy .and good judgment and to his splendid faculty for m.anaging large enter-
prises." In .addition to bis manufacturing .activities in .S|)ok.ane he b.as barge min-
ing interests in C'oi iir d'.Vlene.

Mr. Boyd has never sought ))rogress in other fields outside of business .and
yet his fitness for office ,ind leadership in dilfeniit nl.ations h.ave been recogni/.ed
by bis fellow towrisiiKai. \\lii> |ir.ietie.illy forced liiiii into the dlliia- of eouiiciliri/in.
He served .as city .ilibrm.an tor two years and during the Latter year w.as presi-
d<nt of tile council. While he does not desire political preferment his jiosition
regarding political questions has never been an ecjuivocil one. for lie b.as i \ir lu en
a stalwart, advocate of republican l)rincii)les. He belongs to .S|>ok.ine Lodge,
No. .St, V. & A. M. and to .\11 .Saints Episcojud church, in which he b.as been a
vestryman.

It was on the 9th of .Vugust. 1871. in Portl.and. Oregon, that Mr. l}oyd was
united in marriage to Miss Mina Epperly, a daughter of John and Louisa C.
(Ciraham) Epperly, who were jiioncer settlers of Buttcville, Oregon, wlier<- Mrs.
IJoyd w.as born. l?y her marriage she has become the mother nf I href eliildreii:

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Graham Boyd, who is secretary of the National Iron Works; Edith L., who re-
sides with her parents in Spokane; and Edna M., deceased.

Mr. Boyd certainly deserves much credit for what he has accomplished. He
started out in life handicapped by a lack of advantages that many boj's enjoy.
Yet as the years passed on he learned many valuable lessons in the school of ex-
perience and there awakened in him the ambition to make the most of his time
and opportunities and gradually he has advanced, overcoming obstacles which
have utterly discouraged many men, and today he is recognized as one who pos-
sesses excellent ability as an organizer and has the power of coordinating seem-
ingly diversified elements into a unified and harmonious whole. His personal
popularity is due in large measure to his unfeigned cordiality, while his courtesy
is unfailing and his integrity is above question.

WILLIS A. RITCHIE.

It is perhaps a trite saying that there is always room at the top and yet if
this truth were really apprehended by the individual, statistics perhaps would not
give as they do today the fact that the percentage of failures amounts to about
ninety of those who attempt to conduct an independent business venture. Under-
standing that the path of opportunity is open to all and that advancement depends
upon the individual, his industry, his close application and his unfaltering deter-
mination, Willis A. Ritchie has throughout his business life placed his dependence
upon those qualities and has, therefore, reached a position of more than local
prominence as an architect of the northwest. He has been a resident of Spokane
since January, 1892, and during this period constant demand has been made for
his services in the field which he chose as his life work and in which he has pro-
gressed far beyond the point of mediocrity.

He was born in Van Wert county, Ohio, July 1-i, ISSi. His parents, John
E. and Margaret J. (McCoy) Ritchie, were at that time living upon a farm,
although his father had previously become a member of the legal profession. Dur-
ing the very early boyhood of his son Willis he removed to Lima, Ohio, where for
twenty-five years he continued in the practice of law and then went upon the
bench, serving as judge of the common pleas court at Lima for ten years. Pro-
fessional ability and his personal worth gained him high rating as a representative
of the legal profession in his county. There he died in 1908, having for about
thirteen years survived his wife, who passed away in 1895.

After acquiring his more strictly literary education in the public and high
schools of Lima, Willis A. Ritchie turned his attention to the study of architecture,
pursuing a course outlined by the superintendent of architecture of the United
States treasury department. He added to theoretical knowledge broad practical
experience but never attended any technical schools. In 1885 he removed to
Kansas and while practicing his profession at- different points in that state main-
tained his headquarters at Winfield. He was at that time but twenty-one years
of age but already his ability in the line of his profession was supplemented by
keen discrimination and sound judgment that won him a creditable place in busi-
ness circles. He had branch offices at Arkansas City and Wellington and super-

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visfd tin- iTiftioii of tin- lu w I'liiir.il luiildiiifr .it W'iiliit.i, Kansas, costing two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars. His identification with the northwest dates
from 1889, at which time he became a resident of Seattle, there remaining for
three years. During that period he devoted all his attention to pul)lic buildings
and among some of the most prominent that he designed and supervised are the
King County Courtliouse of Seattle; the Whatcomh County Courthouse, at Belling-
hain; tlie JettVrson County Courtliouse. at Port 'I'ownsend ; the Clarke County
Courthouse, at \'ancouver, Washington; the Thurston County Courtliouse, at Olym-
pia; and the original huilding of the Soldiers' Home, at Orting, Washington.
Coming to .Spokane in January. 189'2, he at onee opened an otliee and the work
which lie li;i(l previouslv done in the state eiiniiiuiuii (I liiiii to tin- p.itniii.igf of the
pulilic here. Soon tin- contracts awarded iiiin were ni.iking .i iuavy (Iciii.iikI upon
his time and energies. The evidences of his skill .'ind .'ihility are fouiid in tin-
Spok.-me County Courthouse, the City Mali, and many of tlu' lie.iiitif ul iicniii^ of
.S|)()k,ine. He was also the builder of the Ciirls' Dormitory .and S<-ienee Hall .it
the Idaho State University and he planned and sui)ervised the building of the
present state capitol. at ()lyni))ia. He is a constant stiuh nt of that wliieii be.-irs
upon his |)rofession. early becoming familiar with all the recognized styles of good
architecture, .and li.is develoi)ed many original .ind attractive |)lans in the erection
of the public and priv.ite buildings that he has erected in tiu- northwest.

Mr. Ritchie has been married twice. On the 1 Hh of ,luly. 1887, at Wintield.
Kansas, he wedded Etta Reid. a daugliter of A. I.awson and Alice A. Reid. of that
city. Mrs. Ritchie died iii .S|)okaiie in lilOI. l(a\iiig :i son. .lolin Hi id Ritchie, who
was born in ISOl and is now attending school here. An eider child. Margaret,
who was born in 1888, had died in infancy. In .Se))teiiil)er. 1!)()'J. Mr. Ritchie
was again married, his second union luiiig with Merriaiu !'. W'illiaiiisoii. a daugh-
ter of Pr.'ink F. and Etta \\'illiamson, of Olympia. Her father was one of the
pioneers of this state. He engaged in the lumber busiinss and w;is the first to
log with steam pow<r on the Pacific coast. TIk Ititeiiie f.iniily residence is at
No. 119 .Seventh avenue.

.Mr. Ritchie was formerly an active worker in the ranks ol the rr])iibliean
party but does not take a |)roniiiiiiit ))art at the iircsciit time. The deni.ands of
his business have been const.mtly greater and his .■idvanceiiient, which w.as as-
sured by reason of his close application, laudable ambition .-md thorough under-
standing of the seieiitifie |)riiici))les underlying his work, ji.is |)lae<(l iiiiii in a
proiiiiiii lit ])ositinn .-iniong the architects of .Spok.ane.

OSCAR CAIN.

Oscar Cain, filling the position of United .States attorney for the .Spokane dis-
trict, was born on the 2,5th of May. 18G8. in Ringgold county. Iowa, a son of
Robert and S.irah (Brown) Cain, who in 1867 removed from Ohio to Iowa. The
father had jireviously served as a soldier in the l^nion army during the Civil war.
enlisting in tli(> Sixty-fifth Ohio Infantry, .\fter ten vears' residence in the Hawk-
eye state Robert Cain took In's family to lola, Kansas, where tliry resided until
1892.

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Oscar Cain began his education in the public schools of Iowa and continued
his studies in Kansas, in a broad general knowledge laying the foundation for his
professional learning. He took up the study of law in an attorney's office of lola
and was admitted to the bar on the 2d of April, 1892, passing the required exami-
nation before the supreme court at Topeka, Kansas. Immediately afterward he
came to the northwest and for one year was engaged in teaching school in the Willa-
mette valley in Oregon. In February, 1893, he removed to Walla Walla where he
entered upon the practice of law and in his chosen calling made rapid advance.
During the period of his residence there he served for three terms as city attor-
ney and was also for two terms prosecuting attorney of Walla Walla county. This
brought him wide and valuable experience and the ability which he displayed in
handling important litigation that came to him in his official as well as in private
connection led to his appointment on the 17th of August, 1910, as United States
attorney for the eastern district of Washington, which position he is now filling,
with residence in Spokane.

On the 27th of June, 1901, Mr. Cain was married to !Miss Abbie Waterman, of
WaUa Walla, a daughter of Samuel and Jane Waterman, of that city, wlio were
pioneer settlers there, coming in 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Cain now have a daughter
Lois, eight years of age, and they reside at No. 120i South Cook street, where
he purchased a pleasant residence. In politics he has always been a republican,
interested in the welfare of the party and thoroughly informed concerning the
vital issues and questions of the day. His social relations are with the Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks, the Woodmen of the World and the Spokane Club. His
own intellectual attainments make him a congenial companion in those circles where
well read men discuss the questions of the day and his close application and broad
study in his profession have gained him high >tanding as a representative of the
Washington bar.

HARRY OCHS.

One of the foremost citizens of Harrington is Harry Ochs, who has resided in
Lincoln county for twenty-seven years, during whicli time he has made extensive
and lucrative speculations in lands in this section. In addition to his valuable
realty holdings he was one of the founders of the First National Bank of Har-
rington, of which he has ever since been jjresident.

Mr. Oclis was formerly a subject of Germany, having been born in Prussia,
on December 19, 1854, his parents being Sebastian and Martha Ochs. He was
reared and educated in the city of Frankfort, following which he entered the Ger-
man army, in which he served for three years. He was discharged in 1879 and
very soon thereafter decided to come to America, believing that he would here find
better opportunities for advancement than were available in his own country,
and in 1880 he took passage for the fnited States with California as his destina-
tion. During the first four years of his residence in this country he followed va-
rious pursuits in the latter state, but at the expiration of that time, in 1884. he
came to Lincoln county and here he has ever since been located. When he first
came here he filed on a homestead, two and a half miles south of the present site

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of Mohler, hut as In- Imd hut limited means it was necessary fur him to work for
other ranchmen in the vicinity in order to acquire the money to improve his land
and place it unch-r cultivation. In common with a larpe numher of the ])ioneers he
endured many hardships and privations, and encountered innumerahle di(ficulties
and obstacles before he became established. He w.is very ambitious, however, and
possessed too much energy and di-termin.ition of purpose to accept defeat and
eventually won by reason of his persistiiit perseverance. Bv working for others
until he had enough money to enable him to live, while he was placing his own
ranch under cultivation, he made a start, and for some years thereafter he continued
to hire out to other settlers in that loe.ility, in order to oht.-iiii the means to furtlier
improve his own property. Fie often times became very mueli discouraged, for
the early years were very hard, hut he i)rospered with the passing of time and
was able to extend his holdings until he now owns between five and six thous-md
acres of fine wheat land that he is renting. He early recognized the wonderful
possibilities this country afforded, and made judicious investments .in land that
he has since sold .at a large adv.-inee over the original cost. \o expense has been
spared in the equipment and improvement of his home ranch, where he has erected
a tine residence that is provided with every modern convenience and comfort. "Sir.
Ochs has alw;iys been a public-spirited man and has been finanei.illy interisted in
flu- devolopment of v.irious local I'uterprises. In 1908. togetlur with others he
organized the First National Bank of Harrington, now one of the suhst.uitial .md
thriving Hnancial institutions of the county, in whieli lie is the largest stockholder.
Before this bank was organized he served for years in the capacity of president of
the .St;ite B.mk of Harrington.

Mr. Ochs was married in .\i>rii. 1900, to Mrs. Emma (McCallup) Owen, who
is a n.itivi- of Illinois. Thret eliildren li.ivi- been horn of tiiis marriage, Martha E.,
Harry L., and Clyde, while Mrs. Ochs has two daughters by a former marriage,
Edith and Grace Owen. The family reside in Harrington.

The religious f.iith of .\Ir. Ochs is manifested through liis nieinbershi)) in the
Ciirman Lutheran eliureh. while his politie;il support is given to the re|)nbliean
party. Hi- is held in high esteem throughout the county, where he is widely known,
having always manifested the highest principles and unquestionable integrity in
all of his trans;ictions. The success of Mr. Ochs hut serves to substantiate the
frequent .issertion that there are unlimited o|)portunities for enterprising .-md
industrious young men in this eoiiiitry if thiy will milv ])ersevire in tlnir efforts
to seek them. His achievements have been won through his individual endeavors,
as he canii' to .Vmeriea l)ractic;illy empty-h.inded and has nevir been given any
assistance save such as is accorded every m.m of recognized worth .iiid integritv.

rR.WK B GREGG.

The term progress might be regarded as the keystone of the eh.-iracter of Frank
B. CJregg. It has been manifest in .-ill th.it he has undirt.iken and |)artieul.irly
in his business associations. Keen judgment, too, has enabled him to (piiekly dis-
criminate between the essential and the nonessential and in utilizing the former he
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the field of his activity, having now one of the most extensive, best equipped and
most liberally patronized job printing establishments of the northwest. He was
bom in Elmira, New York, July 31, 1850, a son of George and Hannah ]\I. (Barr)
Gregg, both of whom were natives of the Empire state. The Gregg family is of
Scotch-Irish lineage and was represented in both the Revolutionary and Civil wars.
George Gregg died in 1870 and was long survived by his wife, who passed away
October 1, 1910. She was born in Xorwicli. New York, and also came of a family
that was actively connected with the Revolutionary and Civil war contests. The
Barrs, however, came originally from England. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs.
George Gregg was celebrated in January, 1819, and in ^lay, 1871, some time after
the death of her first husband, Mrs. Gregg became the wife of Edward Rutledge,
who passed away July 26. 1911. The two uncles of our subject are Samuel W.
and Henry M. Barr, both Civil war veterans and now living retired in Beloit, Wis-
consin.

Frank B. Gregg was but a young lad when his parents removed to the middle
west and in the public schools of the Badger state he pursued his education. His
connection with the printing trade began January 19, 1865, when he accepted
the position of "devil" and newsboy at Chippewa Falls. Wisconsin. Gradually he
worked liis way upward, his ability and faithfulness winning recognition, and for
twelve years he was manager of the Chippewa Herald, which was organized and
owned by the late General George C. Ginty, one of the most prominent men of the
state and one of the best known editors of the middle west. In 1888 Mr. Gregg
removed to Superior, Wisconsin, where for fourteen years he published the Superior
Wave. In 1894 a printers' strike occurred in that town in connection with the
Telegram and Leader, morning and evening papers, resulting in March of that
year in the publication by the printers of the town of a paper called the Daily
News. This was published and printed by Mr. Gregg from March until .\ugust
of that year and in the latter month the other two papers again took on a force
of union printers. Mr. Gregg has been a member of the Typographical L'nion
for thirtv-eight years, joining it in Minneapolis while working on the Tribune in
1873. He has always been one of the active men of the organization and is an
earnest lover of its principles. He was also one of the officers of the State Press
Association and always one of its active members during the period of his resi-
dence in Wisconsin. He left that state in June. 1902, to establish his home in
Spokane, where he purchased the Quick Print from Winship & Ogden and has
since conducted it. He carries on a general job printing business in all lines of
printing and has won continuous success. The business was established by a man
of the name of Wilcox about seventeen years ago and the publication was called
the Quick Print. This is one of the best equipped offices west of Chicago and every
kind of job printing is done, including hank work and bonding. The output is
ever neat, many times artistic and at all times suitable for the occasion demanded.
Mr. Gregg has kept abreast with the improvement that has been continually made
in the printing business and the work of his office is the exemplification of that
which is highest and best in the "art preservative" of arts. He is also a director
of the National Bank of Commerce and he occupies an enviable and prominent
position in business and financial circles, owing not alone to the success he has
achieved but also to the straightforward business policy to which he has ever closely
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On the 17tli of December, 1879, in .Manchester, Iowa, Mr. Gregg was united
in marriage to Miss Eva L. Day, a daiigliter of Colonel George A. Day, who is
a second cousin of Judge Day of the superior bench. The Day family was rejire-
sented in the Revolutionary and Civil wars and was of English origin. The Rev.
Alvah Day, grandfather of Mrs. Gregg, was a Presbyterian minister, and she
holds nunil)trshi|) in the Presbyterian church. They have three children: Eliza-
beth, Paul and Percy. The two last named arc attending school.

.Mrs. CJregg is a uiember of the Daugliters of the American Revolution and
Mr. Gregg belongs to Spokane Lixlge, No. 3i, F. & A. M., also to the consistory,
the commandery and El Katif Temple of the Mystic Shrine, in which he has held
office. He has also occupied several chairs in the blue lodge and was an officer in
both the chaj)ter and commandery in Wisconsin. He assisted in organi/.iiiir tli(
eiia])ter in \\'est Superior and was its first scribe. He cooperates willingly and
hilpfuliy ill the work of the Clianibtr of Commerce of Sjiokane and is .also a
member of the .'^))okane .Vthletic Club. He likewise belongs to the Young Men's
Christian Association and his interests are broad and varied and at all times are of
a nature whicli contribute to the advancement and uplift of the community and the
nidividu.-il. He has been a close student of many of the economic, sociological and
political problems and in these, as in his chosen life work, keeps abreast witii the
best thinking men of the age.

CHARLES E. SWAN.

Charles E. Swan, who in the earlier part of liis profession.il career specialized
in the field of railroad law, has given his attention to general l;iw practice since
(lining to Spokane. He is now a member of the firm of Cannon, Ferris & Swan,
.1 firm that ranks with the foremost practicing at the Spokane bar. He was born
in Brooklyn. New York. October 22, 1867, and was one of a family of six chil-
dren whose p.irents were David E. and Mary (Buttle) Swan. The father, who
was born in the state of New York, represented an old New England family nl'
English descent. Throughout his business life he was an accountant and died
in 1892. His widow, a native of Ireland, is now living in .St. Paul. Minnesota.
The brothers of our subject are: William F. .Swan, wlio is engag( d in tin- insurance
business in Philadelphia; and David Arthur Swan, a luniixr nuTcliant nf 'racoui.i.
I'lii- thrcr sistiTs are: Mary A., the wife of Leonard Hrisley, of .Mimu apolis ;
Mabil 1).. the widow of Charles P. Eastman, residing at .Merriain Park, Minne-
sot.i : .and Hdith .S., who is now with her mother in Si. Paul but was formerly
a teacher of domestic science in the normal school ;it Madison, .South Dakota.

Reared on the Atlantic seacoast, Charles E. .Swan piirsiicd his education in the
common schools of Montclair, New Jersey, and subsequently tn.astered a three
years' course in the college of law of the University of Minnesota, .attending night
<l.issis. He was graduated in 1896 and in June of that year was admitted to prac-
tice in the courts of Minnesota and in 1909 was admitted to practice in the courts
of Washington. Long before he entered ujran the study of law, however, he had
made his initial step in the business world, having in 1882 enU'red the auditor's
ofliei- of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company at St. Paul. There be eoiilinued

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for a year, after which he spent four years in the employ of Auerbacli, Finch & Van
Slyck. wholesale dry-goods merchants. He next entered the service of the Chicago.
Burlington & Northern Railroad, now a part of tlie Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad system, being employed in the auditor's office and also in connection with
the freight department. He afterward entered the office of the general claim agent
of the Northern Pacific Railroad at St. Paul, where he was em])loyed successively
as clerk, stenographer and chief clerk until 1897, when he became traveling claim
agent of the road, with headquarters at St. Paul, his territory extending as far
west as Butte. Montana. In October, 1898. he resigned and took a position with
the legal department of the ISIinneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company at Minne-
apolis. He was also claim agent of that company and was with them for four years,
after which he resigned and reentered the service of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company as district claim agent at Helena, Montana. This was in January, 1903,
and he there remained until the 1st of June, when he was transferred to Spokane
by the same company as district claim agent, in which position he remained for
four years, or until the 1st of July, 1907, when he became claim agent of the
Inland Empire system of Spokane. That remained his business connection until
the 1st of April, 1909, when he became associated with the law firm of Cannon
& Lee and on the 1st of September, 1910. the law firm of Cannon, Ferris. Swan &
Lally was organized, Mr. Lally later dropping out of the firm. Their position at
the bar is a most creditable one and the varied ability of the different members
enables the firm to successfully handle, work in all departments of the law.

Mr. Swan was united in marriage, at Merriam Park, Minnesota, to Miss Flor-
ence M. Brainard, a daughter of Frank L. Brainard, one of the early settlers of
St. Paul, ^Minnesota. She is descended from a family founded in America prior to
the Revolutionary war — a family of English descent — and bj' reason of the part
which some of her ancestors took in the struggle for independence she now holds
membership with the Daughters of the American Revolution. L'nto Mr. and Mrs.
Swan have been born three children. Ruth. Helen and Florence, aged respectively
ten, four and two years. Mr. Swan belongs to the Inland Club, the Independent
Order of Foresters, the Spokane Trans jMrtation Club and the Chamber of Com-
merce — associations which indicate much of the nature of his interests. His life
has been one of well directed activity and personal ability has brought liim to the
creditable position which he occupies today in connection with the professional
interests of his adopted city.

ALFRED M. CRAVEN.

Alfred M. Craven is best known to the )iuhlic. perhaps, in j)rofessional and
political relations, having been a dominant and beneficial force in both lines. In
other connections, too. however, he is widely known, being cordially received in
tlie best social circles in Spokane where intelligent men are gathered in the dis-
cussion of leading and vital questions. He was born in !Mankato. ^Minnesota,
October 11. 1865. His father, John G. Craven, a native of Indiana, was descended
from an English family that was founded on American soil in 1670. Mary
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tirst English governor of Ntrw York. On the otlicr side of the Atlantic tlie an-
cestry can he traced hack to 1456. tlie ancestral home heing in Yorkshire, England.
The gre.it-grandfatlur of Alfred M. Craven was Thomas Craven, who witli his
hrother Jolin was enrolled as a nieniher of the associated company of Warwick
townshij), Bucks county, Pennsylvania, for service in the Revolutionary war. Au-
gust !2I, 177j. Tlie former was with CJener.-il Washington at Trenton and at
Urandywine. while his hrother .lohn was made :\ prisoner of war and incarcerated
at Philadelphia for more than three months. The grandfatiier of Alfred M.
Craven served as a eajitain in the Indian war that hroke out during tlie progress of
the War of 181'J. Both the fatiur and grandfatiier were prouiinent .aholitionists
and hecame in 1815 the founders of the Kleutluriaii College at College Hill. In-
diana, a cii.-irtered institution known as an aholitionist college. it li.iil tor its
motto: "Free to all witiiout regard to se.\ or color." .loliii (i. Craven not only
was a teacher and proprietor of one of the old-time jiriv.ite academies of Indiana
hut was also connected in a similar way with educational work in Iowa. He was
a candidate for presidential elector on the free soil ticket of 18;)iJ which was
headed hy the name of Martin Van Burcn. He died in 1893 and was survived
for two years hy his wife. Mrs. Martha (Wilson) Craven, wlio passed away in
1895. She was horn in Ohio and helonged to an old Scotcii Preshyterian family.
Her grandfather. Captain Hutton. entered the Revolutionary war from .Soutii
Carolina and was captain of a coini)any from that state under Cieiier.al Marion in
his campaign again Tarleton. Mrs. Craven was also granddaughter of Major .John
Gaston, who served in a Pennsylvania regiment during the war for independence.
It was in his honor that Gastonville in Washington county, Pennsylvania, was
named. His father was murdered hy tlie Indians in the Frencli and Indian w;ir,
while John Wilson, another ancestor of Mrs. Craven, was in the siege of London-
derry. Ireland, in 1C89. The first of thy family to come to America was his son,
.John Wilson, who settled in Pennsylvania. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. John
G. Craven were five .sons: .\lfred M.; Edwin W. and Herman W., who are raera-
hers of the i^eattle (Washington) bar: Arthur J., an attorney of Bellingham,
Wasliington; and Roger C who for twenty years has been on the editorial staff
of the Omaha World Herald.

Alfred M. Craven was educated in his father's academy at Irving, Iowa, and
in the ."^t.•lte University at Iowa City, from which he was graduated in 1888 with
the degree of B. A. In jireparation for the practice of law he pursued a partial
course in the same university and also continued his reading in tile office of Henry
H. Craig, of Kansas City, where he was admitted to the bar on the 1 Itli of
.January, 1889. About the middle of April of that year .Mr. Craven canu- to
Washington and after a week spent in Spokane went to Whitman county, practic-
ing his profession for six months at Palouse City. In the spring of 1890 lie re-
moved to Colfax where he practiced for eight years, and then came to Spokane.
For a year he was in partnership with .ludge Norman Buck, now deceased, and
for two years practiced in partnership with Judge H. W. Canfield, while in Col-
fax. He now engages in general practice yet did much corporation work in Spo-
kane ))rior to accepting office. In politics he has always been a stalwart republican
and M-hile in Colfax served as a delegate to conventions but was never active as
a political worker. In April. 1911. under the new commission form of goviTn-
ment. he was appointed corjioration counsel. Two years prior to thai time Mr.

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Craven had been a candidate for judge, on wliieh occasion four judges were to
be elected, he receiving the fifth highest vote.

In Portland, Oregon, on the 29th of September, 1909, occurred the marriage
of Mr. Craven and Mis.s Melina Saux, a daughter of Raymond Saux, who was a
pioneer of Idaho and in 1870 built the Raymond House at Lewiston, Idaho. Mrs.
Craven was born at Warren, Idaho, wlien that place was a flourishing placer mining
camp. Mr. Craven lives in a very attractive home at E 190,'J Twelfth avenue. He
belongs to Oriental Lodge, No. 71, F. &. A. M., and is also a Royal Arch Mason.
He belongs likewise to Spokane Camp, No. 99, W. O. W., is a member of the
Sons of tile Revolution, a member of the Inland Club and a charter member of
the University Club and for a number of years has been an active member of
the Spokane Athletic Club, in the work of which he still takes considerable inter-
est. His activities have never been self-centered; he has ever realized tliat life
means more than mere individual interests, and has cooperated in many move-
ments which tend to solve vexing problems of the age and i^lace before men higher
ideals of the individual purpose and of citizenship.

THOMAS L. CATTERSON. M. D.

Dr. Thomas L. Catterson, wlio has won distinction in hospital as well as pri-
vate practice, has for several years specialized in surgical work and the marked
ability which he has displayed in this field establishes him through the consensus
of public opinion in a foremost position as a representative of the medical pro-
fession of Washington. He has been a resident of Spokane since 1887 but three
years before had established his home in. Spokane county. His birth occurred in
Geneva, New York, February 6. 1857, his parents being William and Mary (Long)
Catterson, both of whom were natives of Scotland and on coming to the United
States settled at Geneva, New York. There the father engaged in farming for
a considerable period, but both he and his wife have now passed away.

After leaving the public schools of his native city Dr. Catterson continued his
education in Hobart College there, and with a good classical education to serve
as the foundation of professional knowledge he took up the study of medicine in
the University of ^lichigan at Ann Arbor and afterward continued his course in
the Detroit College of Medicine, from which he was graduated in 1887. He then
turned his face westward, believing that better opportunities for advancement
could be secured in this great and growing Pacific coast country. Alreadv he had
visited the Spokane country in 1881 and had located at Cheney, where his brother-
in-law. B. C. Van Houten, was filling the position of county auditor. After eigh-
teen months' residence in Cheney he had returned to Detroit to complete his medi-
cal education and following his graduation he opened an office in Spokane in 1887.
For a number of years he continued in general practice but the ability which he
displayed in surgical work and his deep interest in that branch of practice led
him to more and more largely concentrate his energies upon that department of
the work, and for several years past he has specialized in surgery, being regarded
as one of the foremost representatives of this branch of the profession not only
in Spokane but in all eastern Washington. For twenty years he has served as a

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nicinbt-r of the staff of the Sacred Heart Ilos|)ital and from 1888 until 1890 in-
clusive he was eoiiiiU phv^iciiii of Spokain- eoiinty. He has also served as presi-
dent of the board of health and is in hearty sympathy with the attitude of the
profession in regard to tile dissemination of a giiieral knowledge of the laws of
health, believing it far bettir to ))revent disease tlian to cheek it. He was one of
the organizers of the Spokane County Medical Association and at all times has
done everything in his j)ower to advance the efficiency of the medical fraternity,
discharging his own professional duties with a sense of conscientious obligation.

In October, I87(i, Dr. Catterson was married to Miss Addie Van Houten, a
d.'iugliter of Abraham and M.ary (Collins) Van Houten. Mrs. Catterson passed
away in .Spokane in March. 1897, leaving a daughter, Evelyn, and in November,
1898. Dr. Catterson was .ag.iin married, the second union being with Annie E.
Goodner. of this city. They reside in a l)eautifiil residence at No. 'iO-2'> Fourtii
avenue, which he erecti'd in •190.'! and which is situ.iti-d almost oppositt- Coeur
d'.Vhne I'.irk. In 190.'J he erected tin- (ieneva apartments at the corner of I'ourth
.•ivenue and Maple street, so naming them in honor of his old home town, and in
addition he owns considerable other real estati in the eity. h:i\ ing judiciously made
investment in Spok.ane property which has Ihtii ((intiniiilly rising in \ ahir for .i
number of years.

His political allegiance is given to tin- n pnlilie.in ]iarty imt. wliile lie lias neve'^
.aspired to hold office, he has been interested in tile vital principles of go\ eminent
.and in the signiticant questions of the d.iy. keej)ing. therefore, well informed on
the issues that divide the two parties. In Masonry he has att.ained high r.ink. as
is indicated in his memberslii|) in El Kalif Temple of the Mystic .Shrine. Of
Oriental Lodge, No. 71-. 1'". &: A. M.. he has ser\ e<l .is .i ])ast master. .Vt ail times
he has exemplified in his life the beneficent .and tiic liinc xdlc lit spirit ol tin craft.
His practice gives him .imple oj)portunity to emliody in his work tile jirineiples
of the fraternity and ni.any there are who couid bear testimony to his brotherly
kiiidiiiss in an iioiir of lui-d. Nature giftrd iiim uilii strong imiitaiity .ind lie
h.is used his powers in a serviceable life wiirrt in tin- |)iiiiiie has been a direct
benetieiarv.

ItK IIAHI) M. li.MiMIAR'r.

Rich.-ird M. Hariiii.irl w.as .-i brilii.uit iiiciiiinr of tiic .'^pokaiir iiar. Iiis n-eord
being at all times a credit to tin profissidn wlii<ii In- niircsciited. Tliroiiiihoiit
the period in which he engaged in the |)r.ietice of Law he manifestid .a loyalty to
his clients' interests that became ))roverbi,il and in every relation of life he
stood for tiiosi- tilings which are most worth wliiir ,iiid gave his siip|)(irt lo those
inti-ri sts which are of most v.alue in the life of a community. He was born in
Decor.ah. Iowa. -Sejjtembcr •i'i. 1809. .and his life record covered the intervening
years to tin- 1st of Marcii. 1910. Hi- w.-is .-i son of .Iclm 11. .uid Marie fHii)bins)
Barnhart. the former a n.ative of the state of New York, wliiie tile mother was
born in Indiana. On removing westward they settled in Iowa, wliere the father
engaged in farming and stock raising. In his boyhood d.ays Richard M. Barnhart
remained at home with his ji.ireiits. spending his {•hildlnxid in Deenr.ili and at-

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tending the high school :\t KstiTviUf. Iowa. In the meantime he was employed
in a local bank and thus obtained his first business experience. Later he went to
V'alparaiso, Indiana, where he spent one term in college and he also spent one
term in school at Ada, Ohio. He afterward completed his education in the Uni-
versity of ^Michigan, where he pursued the study of law and was graduated with
the class of 1889. He was considered a very brilliant student and finished a
three years' course in the Michigan university in two years.

In the fall of 1899 Mr. Barnhart decided to come to the west, thinking that he
would have better business opportunities in this growing section of the country.
He chose Spokane as the scene of his future labors and following his arrival in
this city entered the office of Judge Moore, prosecuting attorney of Spokane, under
whom he acted as deputy for five years. He was ambitious, energetic and deter-
mined and during that period he gained broad practical experience in the work
of the courts and promoted his own ability so that in 1904 he was elected prosecut-
ing attorney. The faithfulness and efficiency which he displayed during his first
term led to his reelection, so that he filled the oflice for two terms, making an ex-
cellent record in that position. He then entered upon the private practice of law
in January, 1909, in partnership with George A. Lee, and continued with great
success until his untimely death which occurred March 1, 1910, in a railroad ac-
cident in which nearly one hundred lost their lives.

On the '29th of April, 190.S, in Sjjokane. Mr. Barnhart was united in marriage
to Miss Victoria Devor, a daughter of Joseph B. and Martha (Starr) Devor, who
were natives of Ohio and on removing westward settled in Elkhart, Indiana, where
the father became a prominent banker and leading citizen. Unto Mr. and Mrs.
Barnhart was born one son, Richard Devor Barnhart.

In his political views Mr. Barnhart was a republican, interested in the wel-
fare and success of his party and active in support of the measures and movements
for the benefit of the city. His fraternal relations were with the Masons and the
Knights of Pythias and he held membership in the First Presbyterian church, to
the teachings of which he was always loyal. He was a man of studious habits,
read broadly and thought deeply and he kept well informed on the leading ques-
tions of interest of his day. He was one of the most progressive and successful
attorneys of Spokane and in the practice of law made a creditable record. He
carefully prepared his cases and was logical in his arguments and enjoyed the
high regard of his professional brethren as well as of those whom he met in the
relations of social life.

HON. WILLIAM E. CULLEN.

In the history of the northwest no name is regarded with greater honor and
prominence than that of William E. Cullen, who remained for a number of years
as a leading representative of mining law in this section of the country. He was
also well versed on railroad and other branches of corporation law, his ojiinions
coming to be regarded as authority upon questions relative to those branches of
jurisprudence. He rose to a position of distinction because he wisely, faithfully
and conscientiously utilized the powers with which nature endowed him. and among

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tliose who liavi- lift tluir iiniiress upon the legal history of the northwest imiie have
been more faultless in honor, fearless in conduct or stainless in reputation. llf^
resided in Spokane for only a comparatively brief period hut was a resident of
this section of the state for many years.

His birtli occurred in Manstield, Rielilanil eounty, Ohio, .lune^O, 1838, Ins
I)arents being among the pioneer residents of that state. The ancestry is tr.iced
back in the Jjaternal line to Scotland, whence the great-grandfather of .Fudge Cullen
came to America, leaving the city of Edinburgh in 17()8 to become a resident of
the new world. He was a man of fine intellectual jittainments and scholarly habits,
was a Greek professor and in that connection was for some time a member of the
faculty of one of the early colleges of Pennsylvania. He was the father ot John
Cullen and the grandfather of Thomas W. Cullen, and the latter was the father of
William E. Cullen of this review. Thomas W. Cullen engaged in the manufacture
of woolen goods in Pennsylvania and was there married in 18,S7 to Miss Isabel
.Morrison. Thirty years later they reuiox ed to Ohio, wheri- tluir remaining days
were passed, the father's death occurring when be had reached the .ige of seventy-
seven years, while the mother passed away at the age of sixty. Their religious
faith was that of the Protestant Episi i>|).il cbuirli aiKi their ]i\es wire ever in
harmony with their professions.

U'illiam E. Cullen was reared .miid tin n tilling inthuiuis ot .1 good ( bristi.m
home and was the eldest in a family of six children, to whom tin- publie schools of
his native town afforded them their early educational privileges. He afterward
had the benefit of three years" study in what is now known as Kenyon College, a
celebrated E|)iscopal institution at Gambier, Ohio. The west with its limitless
opportunities attracted him .and following his gr.-idu.ition he went to .Minnesota,
where he was appointed superintendent of instruction for the Winnebago Indians,
his uncle. Major Cullen, being the Indian agent for the entire northwest. Two
years were devoted to that work but during that piriod lie determined to enter
upon the practice of law, hoping to find in it .1 more congenial and ])rofitable field.
The trend of his mind was naturally analytical, logical and inductive and he felt
that there would be sustained interest for him in the preliaration and eoiiduet of
eases and in the solution of intricate and involved legal problems.

In 18110 Mr. Cullen entered the office of .ludge E. Flandreau, .it tliit time asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court of Minnesot.i. .tiuI there eontiiHhd his studies
under most effective direction until 1S6'2. wluii lie w.is .uiiiiittrd to Ibr 1 ar. 1 le
shared in the ex))erienccs of frontier lifi- during bis residence in .Miiniesota .iiid
sirv<'d as second lieutenant in a com))any of state troo|)s at the time of the Indi.in
iijirising of I86'J, which reached its climax in the fearful massacre .it New L"lm.
The company to which he was attached did active duty in su|)))ressing the Sioux
Indians, and when his military aid was no longer needed Mr. Cullen turned his
attention to the active l)ractiee of law, o))ening .-m office at St. I'l tc r. Nicollet eounty,
Minnesota, whf n he became associated with .Major S. A. Buell, a brother of CJen-
rr.il Don C. Hurll. This connection was maintained until 1866, when Mr. Culh'n
started on tin overland journey to .Montana, traveling by ox team with .1 ))arty
that made tiir tri|i under eounnand of Ca|)t.iiii .laims I isk and arrived in llrlni.i
in .August.

-Mr. Cullen .it once opened .111 otfiee in tii.it city .ind soon gaiind recognition
as a lawyir of wide knowbdge .nid abililv. I lis services wen in constant rii|iiisi-

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tion in the trial of cases and in counsel and he also took active part in shaping the
early history of the district through political activity. He was chosen to represent
the district in the legislative assembly, which at that time numbered but seven
members and was the first to convene subsequent to the annullment of the laws of
1866. At later dates and on different occasions, when the country was more thickly
settled, Mr. Cullen again represented his district in the territorial and state leg-
islatures and was identified with the work of framing many of the laws which now
have place on the statute books of the state and constitute a firm foundation for its
present high legal and political status.

As the years passed Judge Cullen progressed in his profession until he occupied
a position of distinctive precedence and prominence. In 1876 he became a part-
ner of Colonel W. F. Sanders, one of the most distinguished members of the bar
of the state. Later he was associated with George F. Shelton and afterward
with Governor .7. K. Toole, all distinguished representatives of the legal frater-
nity in tlie northwest. He likewise served as division counsel for the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company from the time its line entered the state of Montana in
1881 until it was reorganized in 1897. As its chief representative in Montana he
passed through many exciting periods in its liistory, from the time when General
Grant drove the golden spike at Gold Creek, Montana, through its many vicissitudes,
including in its later years the troublesome seizure of trains by the Coxey army and
the great sympathetic strike of 1894, which completely tied up its property-, and
finally through its passage into the hands of receivers and its final sale to the
present reorganization.

Professional service, which also brought .Judge Cullen into more than local
prominence, was his work as general counsel for F. Augustus Heinze during the
long legal coni:est which he waged with the Amalgamated Copper Company for
many years at Butte, ^Montana, resulting finally in victory for his client. The
judge was one of the organizers and a large stockholder of the Powell Sanders
wholesale grocery company of Spokane.

The political offices which Judge Cullen filled were always directly or indi-
rectly in the path of his profession, being connected with framing or with the in-
terpretation of the law. He was the first attorney general of the state of Mon-
tana and also its first adjutant general. In ])olitics he was a recognized supporter
of the democratic party but felt that his professional duties should be precedent
to all else and thus took comparatively little active part in political work. A con-
temporary biographer has written of him: "In his chosen field of mining law few
men were his equals and he has left a deep imprint upon the mining laws and
decisions of the country. His ability was recognized by the public and the ])ro-
fession and was the outcome of close study, thorough preparation of his cases, keen
analysis of facts and the logical application of the law. Before a court or jury
he entered easily and naturally into an argument ; there was no straining after
effect, but a precision and coolness in statement, an acuteness and strength in
argument which few possessed, marked him as of a mind trained in the severest
school of investigation and to which analytical reasoning was habitual. Such
decisions as Black vs. Elkhorn Mining Company and Lewis vs. Northern Pacific
Railroad Company, in the supreme court of the United States, were from their
beginning great legal battles and were fought by him on points which were then
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twcnty-ont- years hi- conductt'd for tin- MDiit.in.i Miiiinp; Company, the owner of
tin- famous Drum Lummon miiU' at Marysvillr, Montana, tlii' hitter litijjation ex-
isting hetwccn it and the St. Louis .Mining Company of Montana, and in the end
fell a victim to his ardor in fighting this litigation. The last trial of this ease, in
HeUn;i, .Montan.a. wiiere he condueted it. lasted for ;i period of over three months,
in the year 1905, and lie wore himself out during the eourse of this trial. .-iltiKiugli
on account of his rugged health the etfeets of exhaustion did not disclose themselves
for a long time to come and not until he was hefore the supreme court ol tin- L'nited
States, in arguing tiiis case for tin- Montana Mining Company in l)e( eiiilicr. 1907.
when he was stricken down by an attack of heart disease IroTu wliieli lie never
recovered."

.ludgc Cullen .spent the last few years of his life in .Spokane, to which city he
removed M-ith his family in 1899. and iiere entered into i)arlnership with 1'. .M .
Dudley, under the style of Cullen & Dudley, a connection that was maintained un-
til his life's lahors were ended. He was always very devoted to his family, .md his
was a hapi)y home life which had its inception in his marriage, in 18C8, in Helena,
to .Miss Corlin \'. Stoakes, who was a native of New York, a descendant of the
Lawrence family and a daugliter of Clarence B. Stoakes, for a long time a promi-
nent attorney of New York city. Mr. and .Mrs. Cullen lieeamc tile parents of five
children, of whom three are yet residents of .S])okane. Tii< mother of these chil-
dren died on the 18th of January, 1911.

He considered no effort on his part too great if it would i)roMi()le the hap-
piness and welfare of his wife and children and his w.as :i nature that shed .-iround
it much of the sunshine of life. His friends, and they were many, found liiin i
most congenial companion .ind one, too, with whom .issociatioii meant expansion ,incl
elevation. Death came tn liiiii in September, 1908. ami tliu-, |)assed from the scene
i>f earthly activities one who had long been prominent in the northwest. Success
.ind honors came to him in merited recognition of his jjersonal worth .uid ability.
lie was recognized as the peer of the ablest members of the b.ir iu this si-etion ot
the country and his life was rich in all the traits of boiKirable iiianliood .ind
citizenbhii>.

\\TT.L1.\M .1. DOUST.

Willi.am ,L Doust. chief of police by ai)|iointment of M.-iyor Pratt in Oetiiln r.
1910. and also president of the Cascade Laundry ._ and secretary and treasurer ol
the .Spokane Laundry, has made a creditable record in both commercial and ottici.al
circles. Mr. Doust was born at Syracuse, New York. November 21, IS,")", his
parents being ^\'illiam and .Sarah (Green) Doust. Tin- f.ather, who was a mer-
chant of that city, passed aw.ay .a number of years ago. Six-nding his youthful
d.ays in his parents' home. William .1. Doust was sent to the jmblic schools, |)ass-
ing through consecutive grades to tlic high school, and when his school life was
ended entered business circles in the operative department of thi' New York Cen-
tral Railroad as fireman on a locomotive.

In March. 1879, Mr. Doust went to Leadville. Colorado, where he remained
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from 1887 and for twelve years following his arrival he was engaged in ranching,
having taken up a homestead claim at what is now known as Green Bluff, sixteen
miles northeast of the city of Spokane. Throughout the period of his residence in
this district he has been more or less actively connected with public affairs and
at different times has been called to office. In 1889 he received an appointment as
clerk of the hoard of county commissioners, which position he filled for sixteen
months. He then turned his attention to general merchandising at Hillyard and
continued in that position until elected sheriff of Spokane county on the republi-
can ticket, in 1901. His first term of service received indorsement in reelection
in 1903, so that he sensed in all for four years, retiring from the office as he had
entered it, with the confidence and good-will of all law-abiding citizens. He next
engaged in the laundry business in which he is still interested. He is today presi-
dent of the Cascade Laundry and is also identified with the Spokane Laundry as
its secretary and treasurer, while in the Pearl Laundry he is a stockholder. The
excellent record which he made in the sheriff's office naturally drew to him the
attention of Mayor Pratt when a chief of police was appointed, and in October,
1910, Mr. Doust was named for the position. He has thoroughly organized the
department and is doing everything in his )jower to maintain law and ordt-r and
free the state from all criminal acts.

On the 6th of December, 1879, 'Sir. Doust was married at Leadville, Colorado,
to Miss Kittie P. Shoudy, a daughter of Henry and Ellen Shoudy. of .Syracuse,
New York. They have fiVe children: Edwin H., now manager of the Cascade
Laundry; William J., manager of the Pearl Laundry; ^Minnie E., living at home;
Kittie, the wife of Claude McDonald, of .Spokane; and Walter, who is still in school.

The family attend the Central Baptist church and reside in a pleasant home
at No. 1018 Montgomery avenue. Mr. Doust has many fraternal relations and
in the different organizations to which he belongs is popular. His membership is
in Tyrian Lodge, Xo. 96. F. & A. M.; the Elks Lodge. Xo. '2'28 ; the Modern Wood-
men of America; the Woodmen of the World; the Ancient Order of United Work-
men; and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is likewise a member of the
Inland Club. Those who know him find him approachable and genial and he is
never an unwelcome guest save where there is something to be found that ^vill not
bear close investigation and scrutiny. He regards a public office as a public trust
and it is well known that no trust reposed in William J. Doust has ever been
betrayed.

EDGAR G. TAYLOR.

\\ here irrigation is the paramount question of the day relative to the develop-
ment of the vast acreage in the Inland Empire, it is interesting to know something
of the pioneer work accomplished by real-estate men in that line. In this con-
nection due relative precedence must be given to Mr. Taylor, whose efforts have
been largely the means of placing upon the market and putting under water much
of the land of this district that is now of great value. This, too, has been the
means of adding largely to the population of Spokane and its adjacent territory.
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improved irrigated tracts and none more productive than those of wiiich .Mr.
Taylor has had charge or has been interested in. He had the ))resciencc to discern
what the future liad in store for this great and growing country and, seeing the
])ossil)ilities for its development through the process of irrigation, lie has put
forth most effective effort to secure the introduction of an irrigation system that
sliall he adequate to all needs. He has operated continuously in tlii real-estate
field since eoming to Spokane, having taken up his abode in this city in .\pril, 1900.

His liirtliplace was in Mowersville. Pennsylvania, and his natal day was
•January 14, 186^2. He was reared upon the home farm of his father, ."^amuel
T:iylor, who represented an old New England family of German descent. His
mother, too. who bore the maiden name of Mary Ann Sentman, was born in the
Keystone state and was of German lineage. She died in the year 1876. i^amuel
Taylor, the father, in addition to his farming interests became a stockholder in
the I.urgin Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of which he was one of thn organ-
izers and directors, and also acted as adjuster for the conijianv until his death.
I'nto him and his wife were born five sons .-ind three daughters: Edgar G. : W.
S., a lawyer of Los Angeles, California; John M., who is living on the olil lionie-
stead at .Mowersville. Pennsylvania; Robert H., a Presbyterian minister living at
/\sh Grove, Missouri; Frank F... who is preaching for the Presbyterian church at
Tusculum, Tennessee; Clara, the wife of J. F. De Haven, a farmer of Mowers-
ville. Peinisylvania ; .Mary E.. the wife of A. O. Bishoj). a retired farmer of Cham-
bersburg, Pennsylvania; and Emma J., the \^•ife of Mr. Kyle, also a retired farmer
of Chambersburg.

In the old Pine Grove school at .Mowersville, Pennsylvania, Edgar G. Taylor
pursued his education and upon the home farm he received jjractieal training in
the work of the fields, continuing to assist his father until 1881. when, at the age
of nineteen years, he left home .ind went to Marshalltown, Iowa. He was em
ployed upon a farm near Haverhill. Iowa, from June until December ,nid thin
returned to Pennsylvania, entering the emijlov of the Geiser Manufacturing C'om-
|iany of Waynesboro, that state. He served an apprenticeshi]) as a machinist in
that employ from 188'2 until 188.") and in December of the latter year returned to
Marshalltown, where for two years he was emiiloyed as a machinist by the Iowa
Barbed Wire Company. Subsequently he removed to Dubuque, Iowa, where he
remained for two months as machinist for the Iowa Iron Works Company. In the
fall of 1887 he went to Boone. Iowa, as machinist for the Chicago & Northwestern
Railroad Company and in December. 1887, accepted the position of foreman of
the branch lines that centered at Carroll, Iowa. Subsequently he was jjromoted to
the position of division foreman of the Chicago & Northwestern at Council Bluffs.
Iowa, continuing at that point until .lune. 189."), when he was ajjpointed master
mechanic for the western Iowa division of the Chicago tt Nortlnvestt rn. acting
in that c.iii.ieity until the 1st of February, 1900.

In .\pril of the latter vrir Mr. Taylor came to Spokane and at once entered the
ri;il-estate field, in wliieh he ii.is since carried on his operations. He entered into
partnership with .1. I". Cochran, with offices in tin Moii.iwk block, and in 190'J
he formed a partnership with C. L. Glenn, making a specialty of farm l.inds
tributary to Spokane. In 1904-,') he operated alone under the firm name of E. (i.
T.-iylor \- Company and in 1900 secured the agency of tin- Spokane Canal Com-
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also sold all of the land for that company and since taking charge has located
over three hundred families in that part of the district. The rapid settlement of
the region has led to the establishment of schools and churches, while commercial
clubs, literary societies and kindred organizations have been formed and all of
those things which contribute to progress along social, intellectual, material and
moral lines have been instituted. In December, 1909, Mr. Tavlor merged his
business with the firm of Becher & Thompson and with C. F. Young, since which
time he has been vice president of the Spokane Valley Irrigated Land Company,
which has made a specialty of handling Spokane valley lands, including property
at Pasadena, West Farms, Otis Orchards, East Farms, Greenacres and East Green-
acres. Their combined efforts have located over six thousand people in the Spo-
kane valley. Altogether they have thirty-five thousand acres in their control, on
which they expect to locate fifty thousand people. Seventy-five per cent of the
land sold is being improved, orchards have been established which are now a com-
mercial feature and comfortable modern bungalows have been built, displaying the
most attractive styles of architecture of this class. There are now over a thousand
acres in bearing orchards, producing from three hundred to five hundred dollars
an acre annually. When all the land is improved it will be capable of returning
from seventeen to twenty million dollars annually and all this has been done in
eight years in tlie transformation of a barren desert. The water supply is fur-
nished from Newman. F"ish and Liberty lakes and tlie Spokane river at Postfalls
and all is under the gravity system. Within from five to ten years this land will
all be sold and will have been brought under a high state of cultivation. It is
capable of yielding products that sell from one hundred to three hundred dollars
per acre between trees while they are coming into bearing. The district has be-
come settled by a class of people who are now permanently located and are rind-
ing happiness and prosperity in their new homes. They are people who have
known the comforts of the cast and represent the highest social and intellectual in-
terests. The automobile is largely used in place of the carriage and all of the
conveniences of life are to be found among the people who are occupying tliese
districts. Prior to the time that the irrigation system was extended to the land it
required ten acres to produce the feed for one horse or one cow and the valuation
was ten to fifteen dollars per acre. Since water has been provided the products
bring from one hundred to three hundred dollars per acre, whereby it has been made
possible for a family to be comfortable and live well u]ion five acres. The average
amount, however, is ten acres to a family.

In June, 1889, at Carroll, Iowa, Mr. Taylor was united in marriage to ^Miss
Jennie Niswonger, a daughter of ^I. L. Xiswonger, one of the leading merchants
of that place. He was of German descent and was a soldier of the Civil war,
going to the front with a Pennsylvania regiment. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have
become the parents of two sons and two daughters: Lynn E., who is with the
Liberty Park Grocery Company: Lee E., who is with the Ornamental Iron Works,
of S]3okane ; and Marie and Margaret, who are students in the high school. In
his political views Mr. Taylor has always been a republican, while his religious
faith is that of the Presbyterian church. He holds membershij) with the Chamber
of Commerce and for some time was a member of the board of managers of the
1.50,000 Club. He was also treasurer of the Otis Orchards Commercial Club for
some time and is a man of aptitude in business so that his cooperation is a valued

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factor in public projects which have for tlicir object tlic welfare and progress of
tlie entire district. Keen insiglit has always enabled him to recognize possibilities
and ambition has prompted him to utilize them to the best advantage, so that his
labors liave brought hiui substantial and well merited success. Spokane has every
reason to numlu r liliii among her representative citizens.

IIIUA.M HOrilKOCK.

When one reviews the history of pioneer life and experience in the west he is
continually reminded of the old saying that "truth is stranger than fiction." Like
every individual, Hiram Rothrock passed many days in ))rosaic devotion to his
business and yet in his active career he had many interesting and sometimes
thrilling experiences incident to travel .and n sidcnee in n frontier countrv.
W bile living in the .Sjiokane valley he devoted liis energies to farniiiig which
he continued to follow until about two years prior to his death, wiicn lie removed
to the city of Spokane. He was born in Lewiston, Pennsylvania, .lanuary '20,
58tO, and died on the 16th of October, 1901. His parents were the Rev. Abraham
and Mary (Bashore) Rothrock, the former at one time a well known bisho]) of
the church. The son attended the public schools of his native state until lie reached
the age of sixteen years, when he removed to Dixon, Illinois, and soon afterward
. ntered upon preparation for the ministry as a student in Mount Morris Academy.
He also attnided Dixon College for a short time, after which he returned to
I'lnnsylvatiia .and. still with the thought of entering upon a jjrofessicMial career,
^tu(iil(l medicine and dentistry at Hiram College and later at Williams College.
About that time he removed with his parents to Lawrfiiee. Kansas, where his f.ither
settled upon a farm.

Hiram Rothrock was there living at the time of the outbreak of the Civil war
and on the iiOth of August, 1862, aroused by a spirit of patriotism, he enlisted at
Lawrence as a member of Company A of the Ninth Kajisas Cavalry, going to the
front urder Captain Earl and later serving under Captain Steel as a member of
the .Second Division of the .Seventh Army Corjis. He jiarticipated in the battli s
of Kane Hill. Pea Ridge and numerous other engagements, everywhere aequitting
himself with honor .iiiil courage, and I'dllDwing the eessalioii of liiistiliti<s was
mustered out at Devall Ulutf, .Arkansas, .June 21, 186"). His f.atlier was shot on
the 2Ist of August, 1863, by Quantrell, during the raid which that famous guer-
rilla made on Lawrence, Kansas. He s\irvived fur five years but bis dealli was
the etfect of the wound received at th.it time.

When the war was over Hiram Rothrtick rejoiiiid thi- family at Lawrence and
divided his time between the practice of his profession, stock-raising and the various
duties of farm life, continuing his residence in that locality (nitil Ajiril, 1878.

While living in the SunHower st.ite .Mr. Rothrock was m.irried at Lawrence,
K.insas, in 1867. to .Miss Suzannah Ratfi-. a d.aughter of William and Nancy
Mnssler) Ratfe, both of whom were of old X'irginia and Pennsylvania f;imilies.
I Icr gr.andf.ather. .(ohn R.atfe, w.as born in .Jamestown. \'irginia. .iiid was a soldier
ill the War of 1812. wiiili- ju r great-grandfath( r. Wiljiaiii HalliMg( r. won distinction
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were born four children: Edward, wlio married Mary Hadlev, of San P'rancisco.
and who for many years has been identified with the Chronicle; Ethel, a well
known school teacher of this city; William H. and Elwood, both deceased.

Continuing his residence in Kansas until 1878, Mr. Rothrock then started with
his family and a party for California, reaching Calistoga in the early part of
April, of that year. On the 20th of Ma_v they started on an overland trip to the
north, passing up the Sacramento valley and up Pitt river and eventually reaching
central Oregon, where they arrived after a seven weeks' trip, having passed
through the territory of hostile Indians three days before the massacre at Warm
Springs and Umatilla. For a brief period !Mr. Rothrock and his family remained
at The Dalles and for a short time rested in Walla Walla and Colfax before coming
to Spokane. Here he homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres of land seven miles
southwest of Spokane and devoted his energies to general agricultural pursuits,
becoming one of the substantial farmers and valued citizens of his community.
His labors wrought a splendid transformation in the appearance of his farm which
he converted into rich fields that annually returned to him a substantial income.
There he resided until 1899, when he retired to quiet life, making his home there-
after in the city until his demise.

Mr. Rothrock voted with the republican party where national questions were
involved but east an independent local ballot, regarding only the capability of the
candidate in city and state elections. His hearing was largely injured during
the war and he always hesitated to enter into any public service, yet his influence
was always on the side of progress and improvement. However, he served as
overseer of the poor, as school director and as township trustee for' many years.
His honesty was proverbial and he was a faithful member of the Brethren church
in his earlier days, while later he attended services of the various denominations.
He was essentially a home man and at his own fireside was ever a hospitable host,
doing everything to contribute to the pleasure and comfort of his guests. His
character and reputation were above reproach and when we review the honorable
record of such men as Hiram Rothrock we are reminded of the words of the im-
mortal Lincoln, who said: "There is something better than making a living — •
making a life."

FRANCIS A. POMEROY, M. D.

A successful physician and a public-spirited and enterprising citizen. Dr. Fran-
cis A. Pomeroy, of Cheney, has demonstrated his ability and enjoys the entire confi-
dence of the community, where he has made his home for twenty-seven years past.
He belongs to the type of men who add courage and dignity to their vocation and
are rightly looked upon as leaders wherever they are known. Born in Salt Lake
City, Utah, January 10, 1849, he is a son of F. M. and Irene V. (Haskell) Pome-
roy. The mother died in 1857, when her son Francis was eight years of age, but the
father, who was one of the pioneer men of the west, survived until 1902, passing
away at an advanced age.

Francis A. Pomeroy possessed good advantages of education in the public
schools of his native city. Later he decided to devote his attention to the practice

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of medicine ■•iiid, liaviiig made the necessary preparation, lie matriculated at Hush
Medical College of Cliicago, Illinois, remaining one year and was graduated from
tile Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn, New York, in the spring of 1883,
aft<r a two-years' attendance. Having inherited the pioneer characteristics of his
father, he e.iiiie to Washington and located at Cheney in 1884. He successfully
engaged in practice until 1893 and in 1893 and 189t went to London, England, and
pursue<l a post-graduate course under masters of medicine and surgerj- in tlie great
hospitals and institutions of that city. Returning to his adopted town, he renewed
his practice in 1891- and lias continued as one of the leading pliysicians and surgeons
of this section since that time. In 1890 he established a drug store, which he con-
ducted ill his own name for seventeen years, when he admitted a partner, and the
business has since been managed under the title of the Cheney Drug Company.
It is now one of the most flourishing drug concerns in the county. Dr. Poineroy
was also one of the organizers of the Cheney Brick Company and at present is the
president of the eompany, the other oHieers being C. .\. Ilatcliife, secretary and V.
M. Martin, treasurer. They manufacture a building brick which is sold all over
the district, and their capacity is fiftj' thousand per day. The Doctor takes a warm
interest in public affairs and has at various times served in the city council, as mayor
of Chiiiev and as member of the school board of district No. '20. He is also inter-
ested in mining and is the owner of various tracts of land in Spokane county.

On the 10th of January, 1885, in Paris, Idaho, he was married to Miss Mary A.
Rich, a daughter of C. C. Rich. To this union two children have been born: Mary
L., who is now the wife of Dr. Ralph Hendricks, of Spokane; Jane R., who married
\. Iteinington. of Seattle. In politics Dr. Pomeroy supports the democratic party,
believing that its principles are best adapted to subserve the welfare of state and
nation. He is a valued member of the Masonic order and the Knights of Pythias.
He is a true friend of education, as has been shown by his interest in the upbuilding
of the Cheney Normal school, he being one of its .most earnest supporters. An inde-
fatigable student of all matters pertaining t« hi^ "])r'ofession, he spares no pains or
expense in arriving at a satisfactory solution of the problems that arise from day
to day in an extensive practice. Thoroughh" conscientious in the discharge of his
responsibilities, he has won an enviable reputation and there are few men in this
part of the st.-ite who eail el.iiin a larger luiiiiber of friends .iiid person.il .idinircrs.

U)iiN I'.virisox.

The life of John Pattison has been an eventful one in wliieli high honors of
a political and legal character have been conferred upon him. His jiractice has
connected him with some of the most important cases tried in Washington and
his clientage is now large and of a distinctively representative character. He does
not obtrude the fact that he is essentially a self-made and a self-educated man and
yet it is a fact of which he may well be proud, for bis iniierent force, his laud;ii)le
ambition and determined purpose have brought him to the eredit.ilili position
which he now occupies as one of .Spokane's leading lawyers.

His. birth occurred in .Albany, New York, .lanuary l.'i, 18;)9, his parents being
John and Elizabeth (Storment) Pattison, the former .i native of the st.ite of New

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York and the latter of Ireland. The father was also of Irisn lineage and the
family was established in America prior to the Revolutionary war. To one branch
of the family belonged Robert and John Pattison, both governors of states. At
the time of the Civil war John Pattison, father of our subject, enlisted in a Penn-
sylvania regiment, was captured and confined in a Confederate prison luitil he was
a physical wreck. He was then sent home and his death resulted, in 1866. from
the sufferings that he had undergone. His widow long survived him, passing away
in 19n.

Owing to his father's early death John Pattison, of this review, was denied
many of the opportunities which he might otherwise have enjoyed. His school
training was limited to one year but in the school of experience he has learned
well the lessons which were set before him. In April, 1881, he arrived in Whit-
man county, Washington, and was employed in the commissary department in con-
nection with the construction of the first road in Whitman county — the line of the
old Oregon Improvement Comjsany. In the fall of that year he removed to Col-
fax where he was engaged in the hotel business for two years, or until 1883, when
he was elected territorial justice of the peace in Whitman county, presiding over
that court for seven years. During that period he made good use of every leisure
moment for, in addition to the experience which he gained as justice of the peace,
he read law at every available opportunity and was admitted to the bar at Col-
fax in 1890. There he continued in the practice of law until April, 1909. when
he removed to Spokane. For eight years he was associated in law practice with
E. T. Trimble and for three years in Colfax his partner was his son. Paul Pittison.
who is now prosecuting attorney of Whitman county.

After removing to Spokane John Pattison still continued his office in Colfax
for a linie in connection with his son Paul. He has always engaged in the general
practice of law and while in Colfax there occurred what was probably the most
noted lynching in the history of the northwest. This was during the trial of a
man of the name of Parker for the murder of a Mr. Cooper, and Judge Sullivan
was the presiding judge. Mr. Pattison was assisting in the prosecution and when
the prosecution rested its case on Friday night the people took Parker and a
man named Ed Hill and hung them, dragging the men right by the jury, through
the courtroom and out of the window to meet their fate at the hands of the crowd
below. Judge Sullivan then called in the jury and said he had been unofficially
informed that the defendant Parker had been taken out of the jail and hanged.
He called on the deputy sheriff and jailor to testify and the court finding Parker
dead. Judge Sullivan discharged the jury. Mr. Pattison also defended one Smith
accused of the murder of a young man named Hayden, and had hard work to
save his life although the defendant was innocent. Mr. Pattison had to have Smith
bound over for trial and in the meantime arrested another man whom the mob
threw out of the -irindow of Judge McDonald's courtroom, and he also was hanged.
Smith was discharged for he established his innocence as soon as the mob had
quieted down. The same night a man named Blackie was lynched. The mob would
have some one in the courtroom place a rope around the neck of the man wanted
and then those outside would pull the man out of the window before those inside
could collect their wits. Such was the condition that existed about three decades
ago when summary justice was often administered. The efforts of able lawyers
and other law-abiding citizens, however, at length prevailed. Mr. Pattison is

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rcpardcd as one i>f tlic stroiifi rriininal lawyers practiciiifj in Si)i)kanf and is f(|iially
j)r(>fici(iit in other d<|)artiiients of llie law.

In |)olitical circles liis name is also well known. He is a democrat yet was a
delegate t<) the first re))ul)liean convention held after the admission of Washinjrton
to the Union. A change in his political views, however, led him to ally himself
with the democracy. He has frequently been a delegate to county and state con-
ventions and has served as chairman of several of the latter. He has also been
a member of city, county and state central committees and has been selected as
campaign speaker by both state and national committees, l-'or two terms, in 1907
and 1908, he was mayor of Colfax ,ind whether in office or out of it his inrtncncc
has been a ])otent element in political .letivity. largely advancing the interests of
the party he supports. In 1908 he was nominated for governor by the democratic
party by direct primaries and. opposing Cosgrove, polled at that election the larg-
est vote ever cast in this state for a democratic candidate for governor.

-Mr. i'attison's social ))rominence in connection with a number of fraternal or-
ganizations has .also made him widely known. He is one of the head managers
of tlie Woodmen of the World, with he.idciuarters at Denver. Colorado, h.-iving
already occupied the position for four years witli two more years to serve. He
belongs to the blue lodge and chapter ot M.asons ,-,nd of the former has l)een worshij)-
ful masti r. He is likewise coniu-cted with the Order of the E.astern Star, the
Knight-s of Pythias, the Im])rove(I Order of Red Men and the Ancient Order of
Cnited Workmen. He belongs also to the Inland Club and his religious faitli is
indicated by the fact that he is .-i member of the First Raptist church.

On tlie 7tli of .lune, 1885, in Colfax. Mr. I'.ittison was united in niarri.ige to
Miss Mary C.-iirns, a daughter of the Rev. .James Cairns, the oldest H.iptist min-
ister on the coast, now living retired. Her brother, the Rev. CJeorge Robert Cairns,
is pastor of the Central Baptist eliureb. Mr. lud .Mrs. Pattison have become the
|iarents of a son and three daughters: P.iul. who is now jirosccuting attorney of
^Vhitman county and is well known throughout the Inland Em|)ire: (Ireta. a teacher
in Ihi Ilillv.ird seliooU; ami .M.ittie .ind Mary, at lioun . In Ills social, fraternal
and |)rofession;il connections .Mr. Pattison has done much to mold the Jjolicv and
sha|)e the destiny of W.ishington. ]);irtieularly in the Inland Empire, .and in .all
connections his life has been actuated by public spirit and earnest desire to jiro-
mote the welf.ire of the state along lines of lasting benefit.

.JOHN K. HI.MK.

.John E. Blair, attorney at law in .S))okane. was born in Mereersburg. Penn-
.sylvania, on the 12th of October. IS?;'!, .a son of Dr. .lolui 1.. .and .M.iry (Ander-
son) Blair. Under thi- p.ari iit.il roof be s|ient his lioyliood d.ays .and in his native
town acfjuired his early education wlii<'h was su|)))l( lueiited bv a course of studv
at Harvard L'niversity. He was gr.aduated from tin- Law departnu'nt of that institu-
tion in the class of 1898. .and immediately began the practice of his profession in
Boston, .\fter remaining in th.at city for two years lie went to Grand Forks. North
D.akota, where he was a member of the faculty of the University of North Dakota
in the law school. He made for himself a creditable place in the ranks of the

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faculty and was soon called to Stanford University as a lecturer in the law dejiart-
ment of that institution.

While there he made tlie acquaintance of his present partner, James T.
Burcham, wiio was also a lecturer in the law department. Tliey decided to give
up their professorships and accordingly, in 1904, came to Spokane to engage in
general practice. Mr. Blair is widely known for the care with which he prepares
his cases. In no instance has his reading been confined to limitations of the ques-
tions at issue but has encompassed every contingency and provided not only for
the expected but the unexpected as well which happens quite as frequently in
courts as out of them. Since he has been a member of the legal fraternity of this
city he has acted as assistant corporation counsel and later as corporation counsel.
His ability also won public recognition when he was a member and secretary of
the committee that drafted tlie new city charter which was adopted under the
present commission form of government.

Mr. Blair was married at Grand Forks, North Dakota, .hme 10, 1903, to Miss
Elsie ^Mary Bnshee, a daughter of Byron Bushee of that city. They have two sons,
John E., Jr., and Robert Bushee.

Mr. Blair is an independent in politics and his interest in the affairs of the
communit}' is that of a public-spirited citizen wlio realizes the opportunities for
progress and improvement, and he laliors to achieve what may be attained in this
direction.

ARTHUR W. DAVIS.

Artlntr W. Davis is a member of the law firm of Davis & Rhodes, thus occupy-
ing a prominent jjosition in jirofessional circles, and as a member of the board of
education he is equally well known. His labors have been directly a beneficial
influence in connection with the Sjjokane public schools and his service in this con-
nection has made him recognized as the right man in the right place. He was born
in Maynard, Iowa, November 16, 1873, a son of William E. and Helen Josephine
(Wells) Davis. The father was born in Wales and re))resents one of the old fam-
ilies of that little rock-ribbed country. He is now residing in Maynard, Iowa, as
is his wife, who is a native of Pennsylvania. Her father was a lawyer and a mem-
ber of the state legislature. Her mother belonged to the Hallcck family and was
a relative of General Halleck of Civil war fame. jSIr. and Mrs. William E. Davis
became the parents of five sons and three daughters: George L., a farmer re-
siding at Filer, Idaho; Walter W., who practiced law until his health broke
down, since wliich time he has followed farming at Kettle Falls, Washington ;
Ben, a professional baseball player and farmer: Irving R., assistant corporation
counsel of Spokane, of whom mention is made on another page of this volume;
Arthur W., the subject of this sketch; Lena E., the wife of Grant E. Finch, a
professor in the Montana State Normal School; Jessie, who married J. L. Seaton,
a professor in the South Dakota University; and Cliarlotte H., general secretary
of the Yomig Woman's Christian Association at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Arthur W. Davis, having completed his literary education in the L'pper Iowa
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in 1893, entered upon the study of law in tlu- State University of Iowa but iu the
interim was connected with the profession of tcacliing, having served as principal
at Montour, Iowa, from the fall of 1893 until January, 1895. During the re-
mainder of the school year of 1895 he was princiiial of the high school at Rock
Kaj)ids, Iowa, and in tile fall of that year went to I-'onda, Iowa, to become prin-
cipal of the schools, in which position he continued until elected county superin-
tendent of Pocahontas county, Iowa, in which position he remained from 1 H97
until 1899. He regarded the office, however, merely as an initial stc )) li> nthir
professional labor for it was liis ambition to become a member of the bar .hkI to
this end he attended the State I'liivirsity of Iowa, passed his exaniin.itii)n .mil
was admitted to the liar iu .I.inu.iry. liKII. Hi afterward practiced i.iw at loriiii,
Iowa, for more than four years, or until tiie fall of 1905.

At that date .\. W. Davis came to Sjiokane and formed a law partnerslii)) with
his brother, \\'alter W. Davis, under the firm name of Davis & Davis. .Vftrr two
years his brother withdrew on account of ill health and A. W. Davis was joined
by another brother, Irving R. Davis. Upon the latter's appointment as assistant
corporation counsel A. \V. Davis was joined by Harry A. Rhodes in a partnership
that is now existing. They conduct general law business and are the attorneys for
the Modern Woodmen of America. Among their clients are a number of real-
estate firms and in their practice they specialize somewhat in the law pertaining
to land. In six years they have built up an excellent clientage more i)articularly
along the line of individual than corporation practice. The court records indicate
their success for they have won manj- favorable verdicts.

Mr. Davis has also been active as a leader in republican circles since age con-
firri-d ii|K)n him the right of franchise and has done nnieh effective campaign
work. In Iowa the state committee selected him as speaker and lie was a dt'lig;ite
to two state conventions there, being one of those who helped to nominati' (iiin-
iiiings for governor. He served on the county central committee in Iowa. In tln!
fall of 1907 he was elected a member of the Spok.ane board of education .uid was
reelected in the fall of 1908 for a three years' term. He has been president of
the board since January, 1911, and as its chief officer has guided its interests in a
manner that has reflected credit upon the city and its educational .system. 'I'lu'
present organization is known as the building board for they have let contracts
for the erection of many fine school buildings in this city including tile I.iwis and
Clark high school, a fireproof brick, terra cotta and reinforced concrete structure
uliicli « .IS erected at a cost of five huiuiiiil I hnus.iiiii dollars: tin North (iiilrai
high school, a brick and terra cotta, four Ininilriii thousaml dollar stnutiirr, and
.1 nuinlxr of w;ird schools. Among thesi- ari Ihr .^daiiis. loiit.aiiniif; lour roouis ;
the Audubon, twelve rooms; Columbia, four rooms; Coo])er, eight rooms; !•' ranees
W'ill.ird, twelve- rooms; Franklin, eight rooms; an addition of five rooms to the
Cirant school; the Hamilton, twelve rooms; the Jefferson, eight rooms; Logan, lour
additional r(H)ms; a four-room addition to the Longfellow; .i four-room .addition to
the Roosevelt: .Slieridan, twelve rooms; .Stevens, sixteen rooms; and H.-iys P.-irk,
four rooms. In .addition the present school board li.as purchased eighty acres south
of the city and constructed a parental school. The plant consists of .i iii.iin building
for thirtv boys, ;i schoolhouse, an irrigating ])lant and a number of outbuildings.
They have thoroughly equijijied this and put it in operati<in and now havi- about
thirtv liovs till rr. 'I'lir |)lau is working i-ut .•leeordiMg to tlir iili as |irouioticl .and

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fostered at its inception and is proving a most successful undertaking in providing
a home and training for boys who cannot be taken care of in the public schools.
During Mr. Davis' connection with the school board there has been a great in-
crease in attendance, about twentj- thousand pupils being now cared for in the
public schools. Within the last four years there has been an increase of about
six thousand pupils. While Mr. Davis' greatest public work has perhaps been
done in connection with the schools he has also labored earnestly and effectively
along other lines for the benefit and welfare of the city. He is an active member
of the Chamber of Commerce and is serving on its educational committee. He
is interested in the moral progress of Spokane and is a faithful member of the
Pilgrim Congregational church. He exemplifies in his life the beneficent spirit
of Masonry and has passed through all of the chairs in the blue lodge and is now
a past master. He also holds membership with the Royal Arch Masons and the
Order of the Eastern Star and belongs to the Royal Highlanders, the Woodmen
of the World and the Modern Woodmen of America, and of the last named is state
lecturer.

On the 24th of December, 1900, Mr. Davis was united in marriage to Miss
Florence A. Carpenter, daughter of J. D. Carpenter, a general merchant of Fonda,
Iowa. Their two children, Rachel and John B., are both in school. The life his-
tory of Arthur W. Davis is the record of continuous and intelligently directed
activity. He has always been actuated by laudable ambition which permitted him
in early manhood to provide the means necessary for his university law course.
He has ever placed his dependence upon the substantial qualities of indefatigable
industry and enterprise, knowing that they lead to progress, and while he has won
a place among the prominent lawyers of Spokane, he has also found time to co-
operate in public work, ever recognizing the duties and obligations as well as the
privileges of citizenship and laboring along those lines which mean the material,
intellectual, social and moral uplift of the race.

HAL J. COLE.

Among the men who have been called to public office in Spokane and who have
proven their ability in the prompt, faithful and capable performance of their du-
ties, is numbered Hal J. Cole, now register in the United States land office. Since
attaining manhood he has been closely associated with the business interests of
the northwest and has been active in several connections which have conserved
the welfare and development of this section of the country. Oregon numbers him
among her native sons, his birth having occurred in Douglas county, April 28,
1856. Five years before, in the fall of 1851, his parents, James and Louisa
(Leeper) Cole, had removed from California to Oregon, having since 1849 resided
in the former state, where they had taken up their abode on coming from Mis-
souri to the Pacific coast. The father was a native of Kentucky, and his wife of
Tennessee. In early manhood he took up the study of medicine and for many
years continued in active practice as a physician and surgeon. Following his ar-
rival in Oregon he took a prominent part in republican politics, doing much to
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lie left the impress of liis individuality upon the history of the state. BoHi In- md
his wife have passed away some years ago.

Hal J. Cole, who was one of a family of eijfht children, five sons and three
daughters, attended the public schools of Douglas county and afterward became
a student in Christian College of Polk county, Oregon, from which he won his
Bachelor of Science degree on his graduation \vith tlie class of 1876. His atten-
tion was then given to agricultural pursuits on his father's farm and to school-
teaching, which profession claimed his attention for two or three years. He next
entered the railway mail service and afterward was employed by the Wells Fargo
Express Company, which he rejiresented in the Spokane agency until the com-
pany was forced to withdraw from the Northern Pacific lines in 1886. Eor six-
teen months thereafter he held the position of deputy collector of customs at Little
Dallas, Stevens county, but on the exi)iratioii of that ))eriod again came to S|x)kaiU',
where he served as dii)uty under K. II. IliiulilT, wlio was the sheriff of the county.
In -May, 1889, he was ajipointed Indian agent for tlu' Colville Indian Agenev,
which included the .Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and Colville reservations, his head-
(|uarters being at Miles, Washington, where he remained for more than four years
and then retired on the 1st of August, 1893.

There are few men who escape all eoinieetion with mining interests in the
northwest .and .Mr. Cole is no exception to the rule. With the development of the
mining jiroperties there eomes a desire to almost every individual to seek his for-
tune in that field, and Mr. Cole w.as identified with mining operations in the
boundary country until 1897, when he went to the Klondike. A year later he
nturned but in 1900 again made his way to Nome, Alaska, .\fter a brief jicriod,
iiowevcr, be again beeamc identified with mining interests in the Spokane district.
Since the 1st of .M.ay, 1901, be has filled the position of register of the L'nitcd
St.ites land oftiee, b;is earefidly systematized his work and is prom])t, accurate
and faithful in the discharge of the duties that devolve upon him.

On the 23d of December, 1883, occurred the marriage of Mr. Cole and Miss
Addie Mires, a daughter of John H. and Anna (Deardorff) Mires, of Douglas
county, Oregon, who were pioneer residents of tluit state. The only son of .Mr.
and Mrs. Cole is Carl H., who is now a civil engineer in soutlieasti rn .\laska.
Mr. Cob- belongs to the Elks lodge of .Spokaiu- and to tlu- Woodmen of the World.
He is a man of refined tastes and retiring disi)osition, to wiiose nature ostent.ition
.and display are ultirly foreign.

D.WMI. W. IWOil^'.

Daniel \\ . 'I'woby, a |)roniinent banker, claiming little recognition for the suc-
cess which has |)laei(l him in the jiresidency of the Old National Bank of .Spokane,
was born in northirn Michigan in 1861-. The liublie schools of that state afforded
him his edue.ation.il jirivilegcs and he entered business life in connection with the
Northwestern National Hank of .Suixrior. Wisconsin. There he gradually worked
his way ujiward, passing through intermediate ])ositions to the ))residency of the
institution. Liber.al training and broad ex])erienee were therefore his when he he-
c.inie identifii-d witli the financial interests of Sjjokane in 1902. He removed to this
city to .leeiijt tlii- presidency of the Old N.ition.il li.ink biTi-. and soon .ifti-r bis

154 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

arrival he organized the Union Trust & Savings Bank, of which he has since been
the president. Tlie former is by far the most important financial institution of
Spokane and in 1910 the bank erected a fifteen-story building which is one of the
fine office structures of the west. The bank is capitalized for one million dollars
and has resources amounting to ten million. The Union Trust & Savings Bank has
a capital of five hundred thousand dollars and, like tlie older institution, has met
with continuous success, being founded upon safe, conservative business iirinciplcs
and governed by a progressive policy.

In 190-t Mr. Twohy was united in marriage to Miss Sue Bell, a daughter of
Harry C. Bell, of Spokane, and they have three children, Daniel W., Henry B.
and Frank P. The family residence at No. 22 Sumner street, was erected by ^Mr.
Twohy in 1907 and is one of the fine homes of the city. Mr. Twohy has never
taken active part in politics, feeling always that he had no time for interests out-
side of his banking business. His cooperation, however, can alwaj's be counted
upon in a quiet way for progressive public measures and he is a member of the
Chamber of Commerce, the Spokane Club and the Spokane Country Club. He has
come to be recognized by colleagues and contemporaries as a man whose judgment
is sound, his sagacity keen, his enterprise and determination unfaltering, and a
business carer wliich will bear the closest investigation and scrutiny has brought
him to a conspicuous and honorable position in financial circles of the northwest.

FREDERICK P. GREENE.

Frederick P. Greene is widely recognized as one of the prominent figures in
tlie Inland Empire. Work that he has done in various lines has contributed to
this, but perhaps the most important feature of his public service is that which
had to do w^ith the bill creating a state bureau of inspection of offices and accounts.
He spent much time in formulating and securing the passage of this bill, which is
without doubt the most beneficial piece of legislation as regards the taxpayers at
large that has ever been put upon the statute books of the state. This work alone
would entitle !Mr. Greene to recognition as a public benefactor and yet in other
connections he has equally well proven his worth in support of measures that have
direct benefit upon general progress and improvement.

Mr. Greene was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, on Christmas day of 1861,
his parents being Dennis S. and Sarah M. (^SlcCray) Greene. Both were natives
of Pennsylvania and the father was of English descent. The family, however, was
early established on American soil, the great grandfather of our subject having
been born in Rhode Island, while his last days were spent in the Keystone state
and his remains interred in Youngsville. The parents of Mrs. Sarah M. Greene
were from the north of Ireland and represented old Scotch-Irish Presbyterian
families. Dennis S. Greene followed the occupation of farming as a life work.
Among his ancestors were those who enlisted from Rhode Island in the struggle
for independence and when the Civil war broke out, true to the ancestral example,
he manifested the same jjatriotic spirit as a soldier of the One Hundred and Tenth
Pennsvlvania Volunteers. In the family were but two sons and one daughter, the

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lirotlicr of our subject l)iiiig Harry M. (irtciic. uiastir nifcliaiiic of TIr- Aincricaii
Rolling Mills C'ouilJaiiy's stct-l plant at Middlctowii. Oiiio, while the sister is
Ulanchf, tlic wife of G. A. Waldo, connected with the auditor's office in Spokane
county.

In the ac<iuireinent of liis education I'rediriek 1'. (imm- .ittended llie hi"h
school of Youngsville. I'liinsylvania. and the Northwestern lousiness College of
Kansas City, .Missouri. He .also jnirsued the normal and collegiate courses of
( h;iut;iu<iua hy correspondence and through .atteiid.inee .it sunnmr schools. .Soon
after st.irting out in the business world he w.is ( niplovid for .i ve.ar and a li.ilf
,is deputy postui.-ister in Youngsville. I'eiinsyU .uii.i. .and tluii left tin- east for
Western K.ans.as. where he eng.aged in niereh.-indising for two \-e;irs. On the ex-
plralicm of th.it jierind he reuiox id to soutlurn Missouri, win re he eondueted :i
lunilury.ird for two years, and subsequently In \m nt to K.ins.is Citv, where lie
• leted as |)rineipal in the eouuuereial di)).irtnieut of tlu' N.ition.il Business College.

This w.as not his first ex])erienee .as .1 te.aeher. however, for he h.id also taught
school in W'.arren county, Pennsylvania, before leaving the east. \Vhile in southern
Missouri he had been admitted to the bar .and pr.ietieed l.iw for two years, but fol-
lowing his removal to Kansas City again took up edue.ition.il work. On leaving
th.it pl.aee he went to Ritzville. Washington, in ISD.'i, and was principal of the
schools at Ritzville .and .also editor of the Ritzville News for a vear. Later he
was located .it Hurke. Id.iho, where he served as lie.id .iccount.ant for the Tiger
Mercantile ('om|),iny in 1896. In 1900 he came to .*^l)ok,•lne .and obtained the jjosi-
tion of .accountant with the Hazelwood Dairy Company until H)0.'i. He w.as then
ortice manager for the Wonder l)e|).irtin(nt Store .^ until- Janu.iry. 1907, at which
time he became .luditor of .Spokane county, filling the position until the Lst of
M.iy. 1909. when hi- n-signed to become manager of the Spok.ine Title Compain-.

This w.is in M.iy. 1910. H(- then engaged in public auditing and accounting until
the first of ,l;inuary, 1911, since which time .lie-has lut-n' treasurer and director of
the Western Empire Insurance Company. In this field, as in all others in which he
has entered, he is meeting with success, for he has determined purpose and unfalter-
ing energy which confiuer obstacles and ultimately reach the desired goal.

In his political views Mr. Greene has ever been a st.alw.art republican, -^t.-inelilv
advocating the principles which he believes most eonducivi- to good governiiii-iit .md
taking a helpful p.art in eanip.-iign work. In .S|)okaue he has served as .-i member
of the city central committi-e .and has been .a delegate to many citv and county con-
ventions. He was called to tin- office of auditor in I90(i ,-ind ,1 |iulilic expression of
.-ipprii\-.-il of his course came to liiiii in his reelection in IIKIS. .-\s stated, prob.-iblv
his most iiii|)ort;int service h.is bein in preparing .-iiid securing the J)assagi' of the
bill en.iting .1 bun-.iu for the inspection of offices. The taxjiaycr has rea.son to fei-l
grateful tow.ird him because of the bent-fit to be di-rived from this bill. It has al-
ready residted in the discovery of many irregularities .and li.is liei n the (-.-nise of
ni.iny officials having to return money both to counties and cities. .Mr. Grc-ne has
been the recipient of warm congr.atulations over what has been acconi])lished and
the work has only commenced. Ciovernor Hay ))crsonally ex)ircssed his s;itisfaction
over the manner in which the bill kept a check on tax accounting methods. The bill
was passed in 1909, after much ))reliminary work, its object being to provide for
.a uniform system of (niblie accounting .and for th<' auditing of accounts of all i)ublic
offiei-s. Th( work of the bureau has thus far been very cflTective, proving that great

158 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

good may be accomplished in this manner, yir. Greene was offered the appointment
of head of the bureau but declined. As president of the County Auditors' Associa-
tion he was enabled to do much for his bill in making known its purposes and its
possibilities. There was much opposition but after a hard fight the bill passed the
house by a strong majority. In the senate there was strenuous opposition, yet suc-
cess ultimately crowned the project. !Mr. Greene personally sent out over five thou-
sand pieces of mail in two years when working for the measure. At the start he
met nothing but discouragement, everyone declaring it an impossibility to get the
bill through as the "state house crowd would kill it. " However, he succeeded ul-
timatelv in winning confidence and support and was appointed chairman of the legis-
lative committee and the drafting of the bill was placed in his hands. That was just
after the legislature of 1907 adjourned and Mr. Greene then started in to create
public sentiment in favor of the bill, so the people would fully understand what it
meant and would be prepared to work for it in the session of 1909. He first se-
cured copies of all existing legislation from every general assembly in all the states
of the Union as well as all states which had adopted the uniform system. The next
year he submitted the bill and delivered a pa])er before the auditors' association.
This paper was printed in booklet form for distribution and he then secured the
cooperation of the state grange through C. B. Kegley, its president, and by per-
sistent campaigning and publicity measures created a demand for the legislation so
strong that the bill eventually became a law. He appeared before the senate com-
mittee and was on the floor an hour and a half talking and answering questions. In
1903 he was appointed a member of the state board of accountancy by Governor
Mead and has since held that position, in which connection he examines and licenses
public accountants. In December, 1909. he was elected a member of the city board
of education for a three years' term.

In addition to the public and private interests which have claimed the time and
energies of Mr. Greene he is also connected with mining, being largely interested in
a British Columbia property, where a mill is being erected, near Tatlayoco lake in
the Nanaimo district. The base is antimony, carrying gold and silver, and it is ex-
pected that tlie property will be a very paying one.

Mr. Greene is a member of the Masonic lodge, the consistory, the commandery
and the Mystic Shrine, thus having taken high rank in both the York and Scottish
Rites. He is also a trustee of the Masonic temple. He belongs to the Knights of
Pythias lodge, in which he has passed all of the chairs, and is at the present writ-
ing grand inner guard of the grand lodge of the state of Washington. He likewise
belongs to the Inland Club, the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce and is
widely known in the business and social circles of the city.

In 1890, in Van Buren, Missouri, Mr. Greene was united in marriage to Miss
Clara L. Clay, a daughter of Robert Clay and Adelaide (Vance) Clay. Mr. Clay
is a lumberman of Van Buren and a representative of an old southern family. !Mrs.
Greene had one uncle in the Union army and others who were soldiers in the Con-
federate army. Both the Vance and Clay families from which she is descended on
the maternal and paternal lines were old and prominent families of Kentucky. Unto
Mr. and Mrs. Greene have been born three children. Hazel Annie, Nellie Lois and
Lawrence Clay.

Mr. Greene is certainly entitled to twofold prominence, because of what he has
accomplished in the business world and in behalf of the public welfare. His labor

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has bfcn largely of a cliaracttr that has brought no return save the consciousness
<if duty well performed, and with this he is content. He recognized a need and he
met it and tlie .state at large is profiting iiy his labor. In business, too. \vh( n he
lias seen something to be done he has not hesitated in the i)erforinance of liu- diitv,
and resolute will, determined purpose and honorable intention have carried liiin
torw.ird to success in his diflferent undertakings.

.JOSEPH A. BORDEN.

.Joseph A. Borden, treasurer of tlie Sli.-iw \- Hordrn (Oiiipaiiy, is numbered witli
tli.it class of Sjiokane's citizens who have the best interests of the coiintrv ;it lie.irt
.•md labor earnestly and ettectively for the development and progress of the Inland
Empire. His success in business, too. illustrates his activity, enterprise and sound
judgment along the line which he lias chosen as his life work. He is treasurer
of the extensive printing establishment of the Shaw & Borden Company on River-
side avenue, controlling one of the largest plants in their line in this section of the
country.

Mr. Borden was born at Camden, Indiana. October, ly, 180:;i, his parents
being George D. and Sarah J. (Ginger) Borden. The father was a merchant and
served through the Civil war in the One HiiiKlredth Indiana \'olunteers. The
son jnirsued his education in the public schools of Dunkirk, Indiana, and after-
ward went to Washington, D. C, where he was emjiloyed in the government
printing office for a period of five years, during whieli time he pursued a three
years' law course at Georgetown University, from which he was graduated in
1889 with the degree of Master of Law. On the expiration of that jieriod he
removed to Colby. Kansas, where he engaged in law jjraetice for a rear, .and in
M.irch, 1890. he arrived in Spokane, since which time he has given his attention
continuously to the printing business, forming a partnershij) with .John H. .Sli.iw
under the firm name of the .Shaw & Borden Com]).inv. Tin business was incor-
porated in 1891- with .-i capital of twenty thousand dollars .md something of the
growth of their business and its i)resent magnitude are indicated in the fact that
till- capit.il stock has since been increased to two hundrnl .inci (iftv tlimisand dol-
lars. This firm is one of the most jirogressive in its lini- in tlu ImI.iikI Em])ire.
They conduct a large retail stationery and office goods store and do all kinds of
magazin<- and catalogue work in their printing establishment, both deiiartments
of their business being thoroughly equipped. The store w;is first located in the
old Heath building on Monroe street, whence a removal was made to the Spokane
National Bank building at the corner of Howard and Riverside, which is now-
known as the Rookery. Since IDO."? they have occujiied their ])resent site and the
business is one of the foremost undertakings of its kind in the northwest.

While Mr. Borden has been actively engaged in the dev<lo|inient and control
of this enterprise, he has at the same time been an im|)ortant factor in iiianv
;ieti\ ities wliieti li.ive contributed to the upbuilding and welfare of Spok.ine .iriil
is nady to do anything that Mill iiromote the interests of the city or of the Inl.ind
Empire. He was a charter member of the Chamber of Connnerce and served on
its first board of trustees. He was chairman of tlie first Pacific coast printers'

160 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

cost coiigrtss, which was held at Portland, Oregon, in February. 1911. and was
also chairman of the third international jirinters' cost congress, which was held at
Denver. Colorado, in September, 1911. He is now the third vice president and a
member of the executive committee of the United Tv])otlutae of America and has
charge of their affairs on the Pacific coast. He lias every reason to be proud of
the fact that he is the only member of the executive committee in the far west —
an lionor well deserved. In the line of his chosen business he is known from one
coast to the other and ranks as one of its most prominent representatives.

Mr. Borden is a member of the ^Masonic fraternity, in which he has attained
high rank, and is now a member of El Katif Temple of tile Mystic Shrine. He
spent ten years in active work in the chairs in all of the York Rite bodies. He
belongs also to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. •-2'28. and
to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is likewise a member of the
board of governors of the New England Club. There always seems back of him
a reserve force on which to draw and his resourcefulness enables him to meet any
exigency or opportunity that arises. He has worked out along progressive lines,
whether for the benefit of individual or community interests, and manifested a
s])irit of initiation in connection with many projects which have been helpful to
the city or which have contributed to the result of placing him in a foremost posi-
tion as a representative of the ))rinting interests of the country.

CHESTER F. YOUNG.

Nature is practical in her gifts and yet in no instance do they come ready at
hand. She demands the cooperation of mankind in the conversion of what she
offers into marketable material. The broad prairies, rich valleys and almost limit-
less forests of the northwest offered untold wealth to those who would exercise
industry, perseverance and determination in utilizing the resources offered. To
those who put forth diligence and perseverance the rewards were certain, as is
indicated by the prosperous condition of this great Inland Empire. Chester F.
Young has been one of the most potent forces in the development of this section
of the country. As one of the pioneers in irrigating he demonstrated what could
be accomplished in promoting the fertility of the region and his labors were equally
effective in bringing population to the district and in increasing values and pro-
duction.

His life history had its beginning on the lltli of October, 1868, in Peoria county,
Illinois, his parents being Francis H. and Eleanor (Smith) Young, both of whom
were of English lineage, representing families founded in America prior to the
Revolutionary war. The Young family was established in New England and
F'rancis H. Young was born in Connecticut. He enlisted for service in the Civil
war but was not accepted, owing to physical disability. He now makes his home
in Ottawa. Kansas, where lie is living retired. His wife, who was born in Penn-
sylvania, died in 1911. She had five brothers who were soldiers of the Union army,
all members of Illinois regiments.

Chester F. Young was the only child born of his parents' marriage but he
has a half sister, Carrie, now the wife of Albert F'outs, of Ottawa, Kansas. His

SPOKANE AND TFIE INLAND EMPIRE If.l

education was a((niiri<l in the sc-liools of his native state and lie was married .md
started out in life for himself at the early age of twenty-one years. It was in Chari-
ton, Iowa, on tlie 1 Ith dl .lunr. 1884, that he wedded Emma L. Speck, a daughter
of f. (i. Speck, now ileeeased, who was of German descent and devoted his life
to farming in Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Young have become the jiarents of three daugh-
ters, Helen, Jean and Ruth, all attending school as |>upiK nt' Our Lady of Lourdcs.
Mr. and Mrs. Young began their domestic life upon an Iowa farm and farm-
ing l.-irgely occupied his .-ittention until 1889. However in the nie:iMtiin<> he
had resided in v.irious localities. He lived for two ye.irs in ('h.irilon. low.i.
and then went to ()tt;iw;i. Kansas, where he spent the succeeding year. He tlieii
returned to Iowa, continuing his residence in that state for three years. He first
came to Washington in 1888 and spent five years in this state. A\'lii]r in the iimlh-
wpst he pureh.ased land in Colfax where he carried on farming for .about six ye.irs.
On the expir.ition of tliat period he returned to Ottuniwa, Iowa, and .'ifterw.-inl
went to Missouri, where he resided for two years. .Vgain in- i)re.iiiii- a rrsidint nf
Iowa and began buying and shijjping horses and also pureh.ising and selling n-.il
estate. He was thus connected with the business int<Tests of tlu' middle west until
he once more came to the Pacific coast in 1898. About li»()i Mr. 'I'oung became
associated with the Oregon Land & Water Company .it Portland .-ind he is jirobably
the first man who ever went upon the road in order to sell re.il estate. He after-
ward formed a partnership with a Mr. Neeley and bcg.ui tin- (l(vtli)|)uiint of the
f.iinous Cinen.icri-s district. About h.ilf of the i)ro|)irty li.ad been sold when
they took charge and when they disposed of the remainder they then opened F.asI
Cireenacres, comprising abdut three thousand acres. Win ii two thirds of tiiis hid
been sold D. C. Corbin bought out the Spokane V.iUey Land iS; \\',iter Coinp.iny
and !Mr. Young afterward sold land for Mr. Corbin for a year. He then became
associated with H. ,1. Neeley in selling the land of ()|)|)ortunity. .'^ever.■ll years
before, about 1898. the goverinnent wished to t.-ike the valley .as .an ene.inipnient
ground but at length decided not to do so. This was felt as n calamity by pe()|)le
of the district but it has proved to be entirel_v the opposite. As encampment ground
it would have yielded oidy a fraction of what it has brought as orchard land, to say
nothing of the amount which would have been lost in ])opulation. .Vfter dis))os-
ing of Opportunity .Mr. ^'oung and Mr. Neeley became ))urehasprs of Oreiiird
avenue, consisting of four hundred and ten acres, of which they sold one hun-
dred and ten acres to the city. The remaining three hundred acres were divided
intci iinr iiundred-acre tracts .and then sold. On tli( Ntli of December. 1909. the
.\eeley-Voung Com|)any inirged with the Becher tV Thompson Conip.any .md were
also joined by E. (i. Taylor who was selling Otis Orchards. That gave the com-
bine the control of the l.nid in .'^pokjine valley iindt r the gravity system of irrig.i-
tion .and during the period in which they were handling the .Spokane v.-illey l.ind
they were instrumental in securing its settlement by six thousand people. In the
spring of igo,*? then' wen- twenty-eight hundred acres of the v.alhy owned by
four d.iiry farnnrs and tod.ay there are three hundred homes on that one Ir.iel.
b( side two box factories, two lumberyards, two |)ickle factories, two bla<"ksmith
shops, two eliurehes .iiid .i new schoolhouse, and the jirice of the land li.is .ad-
v.iMced from two liuruired .inil fifli- doll.ars per ;ier<' to (iftri'ti Inindrrd (h>Il irs pir
acre.

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In handling all the properties with which he has been connected Mr. Young has;
been a most helpful factor in promoting the methods of development which have ad-
vanced values and added much to the attractiveness of this region. He was one of the
pioneers of tlie irrigation movement whereby thousands of acres of arid lands have
been reclaimed and converted into fine farms, the products of which add thousands
upon thousands of dollars to the wealth of the state each year. Mr. Young now lives
in the northwest corner of OpiX)rtunitv. about six miles from the city, this district
having telephone connection, electric lights and mail delivery from Spokane. He has
many private interests apart from his company associations, including the ownership
of five hundred acres of wheat land and fifty acres in the Spokane valley. He has
made a most notable record in his real-estate operations, having sold more land in
the Spokane valley than any other one man, and he has also handled extensive
property interests in Idaho and Mont<ina. ^Ir. Young is now secretary of the Spo-
kane Valley Irrigated Land Company, Inc., of which D. M. Thompson is president;
E. G. Taylor, vice president; and Phil T. Becher, treasurer. Their principal prop-
erties are Pasadena, Greenacres, East Greenacres, West Farms, East Farms and
Otis Orchards. They disposed of Hazelwood, twenty-seven hundred acres, for the
Hazelwood Company, practically the entire amount now being sold.

Mr. Young exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures
of the republican jiarty but never seeks nor desires office. He is a blue lodge Mason
and a member of the Chamber of Commerce, but his interests and activities are
largely concentrated upon his business affairs which, however, have been of a char-
acter that have contributed to general prosperity and progress as well as to in-
dividual success. He has never feared to venture where favoring opportunity has
led the way and his sound judgment has placed correct valuation upon such op-
portunities. As he has steadily advanced in his business career he has come into
important connections with the northwest and his name deserves prominent mention
among those who have been leading factors in promoting the develo])mcnt of this
section of the countrv.

EPHRAIM P. PENFIELD. M. U.

The west has often been spoken of as the country of the yomig man and one usu-
ally finds that it is the younger generation that leaves home and utilizes the re-
sources and opportunities of the new country, yet character and ability will come
to the front anywhere and, recognizing this fact. Dr. Ephraim P, Penfield did not
hesitate to remove to Spokane after he had passed the half century milestone on
life's journey. He came to this city in the spring of 1890 and here followed his
profession until his death, his skill winning him recognition that was manifest in a
large and satisfactory practice.

He was born in Fairfield, Huron county, Ohio, April 5, 1833. His father, Sam-
uel Penfield, was a descendant of one of the old Connecticut families and. migi'nt-
ing westward, established his home in Huron county, Ohio, where he followed both
farming and merchandising. He was a man of decided purpose and unfaltering
determination and never hesitated to espouse a cause which he believed to be right.
On account of his advocacy of anti-slavery and of prohibition he was put out of

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the B.ijitist c'liurcli. AN'lieii saner opinion pri-vailcd, howtvcr, lie was asked to rc-
sunu- his eonneetion with tlie congregation and that he was a broad-minded man is
inditati d by thi f.iet that In- did so, generously forgiving those who had previously
()|)|)()M(1 him. He married Clara Woodtield and their son. Dr. Penfield, had the
oi)portunity of attending school in Fairfield, Ohio, and afterward of heeouiing a
student in a seminary at Norwalk. He then went to Cleveland to prepare for a
|)rofessional career, entering Hahnemann College, from which he was graduated
on the eomplition of the regidar course. He located for practice in Newark, Ohio,
where he remained for six years, subsequently removing to Bucyrus where he also
cmitinued in practice for a number of years, his experience and his continued read-
ing .adding to his bro.-id knowledge and etfieiency. At length, believing that the
Wist held opportunities for the middle-aged as well as the young, he decided to
establish his home in .*spok;ine, where he arrived in the spring of 1890. He felt
that the outlook was good and soon after his wife and family joined him — in De-
cendu-r of that year. Hire he continued in the |)r:ietice of medicine until his death,
becoming one of the best known and most honored physicians of .Spok.ine, holding
at all times to a high standard of professional ethics.

It was on the 15th of April, 1857, in I'airfield, Ohio, that Dr. Penfield was
united in marriage to Miss Louisa A. Smith, a daughter of .lonathan H.' and Be-
linda A. (Holmes) Smith, formerly of Tom])kins county. New York, where her
father followed farming and merchandising. Dr. Penfield is now survived by his
wife .and three sons, as follows: .lames W.. of Spokane; Arthur E., engaged in the
mining business at Wardner, Idaho; and Dr. C. S., who is one of the most promi-
nent and successful practicing physicians of this city today.

Death called Dr. Penfield on the 9th of -September, 190'-'. when he was in the
seventieth year of his age. His political views were in accord with the ))rinei])les
of the republican f)arty which he supported from the time age conferred upon him
the right of franchise. He belonged to the Odd Fellows Society, and was a man
of firm belief and conviction, never faltering in his loyalty to a course which he be-
lieved to be right. He was a lover of his home and all that was beautiful, was very
fond of music, possessed scholarly attainments and habits and was most deei)ly
interested in his profession from both the scientific and humanitarian standpoints.
Hi- enjoyed the companionship of people of kindred interests and ever held friend-
shiji inviolable. A man of marked individuality, the develojMnent of his character
was based upon high ;ind manly ])rineii)les ,ind there was in all of his life history
no |)age tiiat would not bear scrutiny.

FRANK BANNON TYVOir. I). D. S.

Dr. Frank Bannon Lynott is one of the more recent acquisitions to the dental
profession of Spokane, where he is meeting with excellent success. He was born
in Louisiana, Missouri, October 17, 188v', and is a son of N. J. and Catherine (Ban-
non) Lynott. both of whom are deceased, the father having passed away in 188i
and the mother in 1889.

Left an orphan at the age of seven years in the ae(|uirement of his education
Frank Bannon Lynott first attended the public schools of his native state. After

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the completion of his preliminary education he decided to adopt the profession of
dentistry. He matriculated in the dental department of the Washington University
of St. Louis, being graduated from this institution with the degree of D. D. S.
with tlie class of 1904. As soon as he was licensed to practice he opened an office
in St. Louis that he maintained for two years. At the expiration of that period he
decided to come to the northwest, believing that he would here find better oppor-
tunities as the competition was less keen and the country was rapidly increasing in
population. He has an office in the Peyton building and during the five years of
his location here has succeeded in building up a verj- good practice. Dr. Lynott
is a most efficient representative of his profession and is held in high regard not
only by those who have sought his services but among his fellow practitioners.

At Denver, Colorado, on the 19th of October, 1910, Dr. Lynott was united in
marriage to Miss Bernice Tinsley, a daughter of T. L. and Betty Tinsley.

Dr. Lynott is a member of the Inland Club and he also belongs to the Spokane
Amateur Athletic Club, while he maintains relations with his professional brethren
through the medium of his connection with the National Dental Association and
the Washington .State, Spokane County and Spokane Dental Societies. He is well
known and liighly esteemed among the members of the three latter organizations,
having served as secretary and treasurer of the state society and as president,
secretary and treasurer of the Spokane society. Such official connection with or-
ganizations of the size and importance of these is rather imusual for a young man
of his age, as he has but recently passed the twentv-ninth anniversary of his birth.
Dr. Lynott is meeting with more than average success in his profession .and his
many friends prophesy for him a brilliant future.

LOREN L. RAND.

Loren L, Rand, an architect who has followed liis profession in Spokane since
1888, was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, in December, 1831, a son of William
H. and Mary Ann Bartlet (Long) Rand. The father was for many years engaged
in carriage manufacturing at Amesbury, where he still makes his home. At the usual
age the son began his education as a pupil in the public schools there and later
supplemented his early opportunities by a course of study in the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology at Boston. He entered upon the practical phases of his
professional career in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he opened an architects'
office, remaining there until he removed to ^Minneapolis, whence he came to Spo-
kane in 1888 and has been one of the leading architects of the city throughout all
the intervening years. Among some of the earlier residences whieli he designed
were those of Judge Nash. E, L. Powell, H. F. Belt and S. Heath. He designed
the first four-story building erected in Spokane after the fire, kno-\m as the Tidbal
block, and some of the more recent business buildings which stand as monuments
to his skill and abiUti^ are the Riverside avenue and the Main street additions to
the Crescent store, all of the buildings for the Spokane Dry Goods Realty Com-
pany, the Marble bank building, now occupied by the Union Trust & Sa^nngs Bank,
and others. He has also erected twelve or fifteen school buildings, including the
new Le^vis and Clarke liigh school, whicli has but recently been completed and

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which is the finest school biiihiiiip in the northwest; also the Roosevelt, Long-
fellow, Stevens, Cooper, New Franklin, Audubon, Frances Will.ird, Hayes Park,
Adams and Jefferson school buildinjrs. He was the architect and builder of the
Hawthorne, MeKinley and Loj;.in schools. He likewise designed the First Presby-
terian church, which has been built only a few years and which is perhaps the finest
in the Inland Empire. He b.is been the architect and builder of a number of
hotels and other prominent structures and his designs always have the feature of
utility and comfort combined with the artistic.

On the 25th of September, 1876, Mr. Rand was united in marriage to Miss
Luanna O. Rice, a daughter of Stanford Rice, of Xorth Adams, M.assachusetts.
They had three children: .Morris \\'., who is associated with his father in his pro-
fession; Lena May, the wife of S. E. Cardiff, of Spokane; and Ethel Belle, who
died at the age of ten years. The family reside at No. 2;)29 Maxwell street. Mr.
Rand belongs to Oriental Lodge, No. 74, F. & A. M., and has attained the thirty-
second degree of the Scottish Rite in Oriental Consistory, No. 2, and is a char-
ter member of F.l Katif Temple of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is a past
president of the Sons of the American Revolution and he has reason to be proud of
a patriotic ancestry, his father being a descendant of the old Wentworth family of
New England, while his mother was descended from .Tosiah Bartlet, who was one
of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, In Ids own career he has made
a creditable record. He entered a profession in which only merit and ability win
advancement and his thorough preliminary training and long experience have quali-
fied him for importint duties in this direction.

CHARLES MARVIN FASSETT.

{hariis Marvin Fassett is now eity conuiiissioner of Spokane, where he has also
figun (1 ))r()minently since 1889 as an assayer and chemist. His ability in that direc-
tion has brought him wide renown and his activities in that line have extended as
far .IS Korea. New York claims him as a native son, his birth having occurred .at
Elmira. December 23, 1858, his parents being Samuel Montague and Ruth Clara
(Marvin) Fassett. The grandfather, Pliilo Fassett, settled in northern Pennsyl-
vania when that district was an almost unbroken wilderness. In carlv manhood
Samuel M. Fassett followed the occupation of farming but afterward removed to
Elmira. New York, and about 1886 bee.inir ,i resident of California, where he en-
gaged extensively in orange growing. Subsequently he removed to Nevada, where
he conducted lumber and banking interests. He is now living retired, although he
is still financially connected with lumber and banking activities. He is a well pre-
served man although he has i).iss((I the eighty-fourth milestone on life's journey.
His wife passed away in Marcli. 1911. The only daughter of the family is Mrs.
Julia Render, the wife of Charles T. Riiulcr. for years cashier of the Washoe
County Bank of Reno, Nevada.

The only son, Charles Marvin Fassett, was educated in (in public schools of
Elmira. .New York, and made his initial stcj) in business in connection with a retail
drug store. Ry jjrogressivc .and logical ste))s he advanced imtil his bro.adening in-

t<Ti sts 1( (i liini to take up the study of mining and chemistrj- in the mining camps

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of Nevada in 1879. He perfected liimseli along tliose lines, added to his know-
ledge by practical ex)>erience and in 1887 opened the Commercial Chemical Lab-
oratories of Reno. In 1889, just after the great fire, he came to Spokane and or-
ganized the C. M. Fassett Company, assayers and chemists. Their business also
included metallurgical designing and the construction of machinery for the extrac-
tion of ore. In this field Mr. Fassett has since been recognized as one of the leaders
in the northwest and his reputation, extending far and near, has led to his being
called into many fields for service along those lines. In 1900 he built the first
.-yanide gold mill in Korea. It is situated near the !Manchurian frontier and was
the first ever erected in Asia. In his j)articular line of business Mr. Fassett has
tlioroughly covered the field, gaining comprehensive knowledge of evervthing bear-
ing upon his chosen life work, and to broad scientific knowledge he adds most
thorough practical training and experience.

In San Francisco, on the 1st of January, 188-1, Mr. Fassett was married to ^liss
Edith May Benham, a daughter of Isaac T. and !Melina C. (Roe) Benham. Her
father was one of the early contractors and builders of Spokane. L'nto ]Mr. and
Mrs. Fassett have been born a son and daughter. Lewis Montague, who died in
Spokane, in 1906, at the age of twenty-two years, was very prominent in school
athletics, having been manager of the various football and other athletic teams of
the high school. He was, moreover, popular because of his genuine personal worth
and a bronze tablet has been erected to him in the gymnasium of the high school.
The daughter, Katherine M., is with her parents in their attractive home at No.
ISO Coeur d'Alene avenue. Mr. Fassett belongs to the Inland Club and to the
Spokane Amateur Athletic Club. Aside from his business he is perhaps most widely
known because of liis activity and valuable service along political lines. He has
always been a stalwart republican and in 1885 was a member of the Nevada state
legislature. In Spokane he has served as a member of the school board for three
years and of the library board for two years. He was also president of the Cham-
ber of Commerce for one year and was elected city commissioner und(;r the new form
of government in the spring of 1911. He accepted this position at a great sacrifice
to his personal interests but felt that it was his duty as a citizen to faithfully jjcr-
form tile tasks to which public demand had called him. He lias ever recognized the
obligations as well as the jjrivileges of citizenship, but while he prefers a quiet
place in the background to the glamour of publicity his ability in achieving results
has made his cooperation .sought and has brought him into prominence from which
he would naturally shrink were less desirable ends in view. The scope of his in-
fluence has reached far beyond his special field of labor and yet he stands as one
of the most prominent representatives in the field of his chosen life work.

CHARLES P. LUND.

Charles P. Lund, a member of the Spokane bar and also well known in business
circles, having voice in the management of several imjiortant corporate interests,
■was born at Fargo, North Dakota, IMarch 17. 1876. His father. Olof Lund, a na-
tive of Sweden, came to Spokane as a young man and is now living retired in this
city. His wife, Mrs, EIna Lund, was born in the same country and they became

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tlu- jiarcnts of two sons and four (lauffliters: Cliark-s P.; Peter, living in British
Columbia, where he is engaged in the lumber business; Matilda, the wife of D. L.
Nelson, a merchant of Helena. Montana; Emma, the widow of I". S. Jewett, who
mak(s her home in Calgary, Canada; Sarah, the wife of W. L. Darling, who is
engaged in the real-estate business in New Westminster. British Columbia; and
I'.llen, the wife of Harold Darling, secretary of the Lund Land & Development
Com])any of Cranbrook, British Columbia.

Reared under the ))arental roof, Charles P. Lund supi)lemented his jireliminary
• ducation by study in the University of Michigan, winning his B.iehelor of .\rts
liegree ujwn gr.iduation with the class of 1896. Spokane has practically been his
lionie since 1889, as the only break in his continuous residence came when he pur-
sued his university course. He entered ui)on the jjraetiee of law here in 1896 and
some years later formed .i partnership with I,. R. H.nnhl, n. Subsequently the
firm style of Stem. Hamblen ^ Lund was assumed and .ilterward that of Hamblen,
Lund & Gilbert. In .Iiiiuary. lilOJi. Mr. Lund withdrew from the i)artnership .ind
has since continued in practice alone. His ability is widely recognized, for he is
.able to base his .irguments upon tlie thorough knowledge of and familiarity with
precedents .-md to present a casi upon its merits, never failing to recognize tile
main point at issue and never neglecting to give a thorough pn p.ir.itiDM. His pK as
have been characterized by a terse and decisive logic and .-i lueid presentation rather
than by flights of oratory, and his power is the greater before court or jurv from
the fact that it is recognized that his aim is ever to secure justice and not to en-
shroud the cause in a sentimental g.-irb or illusion wliieli will tliwart tlu- jjririeiples
111 right and equity involved.

Mr. Lund's activities also extend to the Security National Bank .it Cheney,
Washington, of which he is a director, and he is likewise a director of tin- Wash-
ington Brick, Lime & Sewer Pipe Cimipany.

.Mr. Lund was married in Spok.-iiic in 1<)0-J. to Miss .Vima Porter Kw.irt. .i
daughter of Robert Ewart, who is now living at Hoqii.iim. W.isbiiigton. where he
is eiig.iged in the lumber business. He is one of the pioneer residents of tile coun-
try and is a son of Captain Ewart, now postmaster at Colfax, Washington. The
mother of Mrs. Lund also represents one of tlie prominent old families of the state,
hir father, .John C. Davenport, having been closely ,ind actively identified with the
growth of the western country. Mr. and .Mrs. Lund have two childr.n: Rosalie
.\biiiie, nine years of age; and Robert Ewart. four years of age. The ji.irents h;ive
many friends in Spokane and with the ))ul)lic interests of the city .Mr. Lund has
been closely nssocintcd, his aid and influence being ever a factor for general jirog-
ress and improvement. The cause of education finds in him ,i w.irni friend .iiid he
is now serving as trustee of the Cheney Norm.il ."school at Cheney, \\',ishiiigt(iii.
He was first ajijiointid ti> this jiosition In MH)t .itkI has served eontinuouslv save
for a jjcriod of two years. His political .illegianee is given to the republican jiarty
and he has always taken an active interest in politics, having at different times
been a delegate to city, county and state conventions. He has served as a delegate
to all state conventions since 1902 and from time to time has been a ni<nii)er of the
county central committee and also of the city centr.-il eoiiimittee. His labors .'ire of
a jiractical charact<-r and arise from a firm l)elief in the efficacy of republican prin-
ciples as factors for good government. Those who know Mr. Lund find him social,
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belongs to Imperial Lodge, I. O. O. F. at Spokane, the Spokane Lodge, No. 228,
of Elks, the Spokane Club, the University Club, Spokane Athletic Club and the
Chamber of Commerce. His interests are wide and varied and he looks at life
from a broad standpoint, keeping in toucli with the advanced thought of the day
and laboring effectively and earnestly for public progress, his efforts combining
high ideals with practical service.

EDWIN WHEELER HAND.

Edwin Wheeler Hand has held many positions of public trust and has been an
active leader in republican ranks. He is now enjoying a lucrative practice as a
prominent Spokane attorney, confining his attention largely to civil law along the
lines of mechanics' liens, land titles, etc. His life has been imbued with the enter-
prising spirit which was the factor of progress in the middle west and which is now
contributing so largely to the upbuilding of the Pacific coast country. His birth
occurred in Columbia county, Wisconsin, May 23, 1859. His father, Jesse F. Hand,
was born in Columbia county. New York, and was of English lineage, representing
a family that was founded in Connecticut in the early part of the eighteenth century,
so that from colonial days down t<i the present, members of the Hand family have
been numbered among American citizens. Following his removal from the Empire
state Jesse F. Hand became a resident of Columbia county, Wisconsin, and while
he devoted his time and energies to agricultural pursuits, he was also a prominent
and influential factor in public affairs and represented his county in tjie state legis-
lature in 1865. For thirty years he was a postmaster in Columbia county and after-
ward filled the same position at Phillips, Wisconsin, for four years. He was deeply
in sympatliv with the Union cause at the time of tile Civil war, served as recruit-
ing officer in his county and largely recruited the Tentli Wisconsin Regiment.
His last days were spent as a resident of Spokane, where lie passed away in
1899. In early manhood he had wedded Mary Wheeler, who was born in
Cuvahoga county, Ohio, and died in Wisconsin in 1892. Her father was a dis-
tinguished attorney and at one time served as lieutenant governor of his state.
^Irs. Hand was a descendant of the well known Harper family, famous in con-
nection with the border wars. Her ancestors landed in Connecticut early in the
eighteenth century on coming from England to the new world, and both the
Harper and Wheeler families were represented in the Continental army in the
struggle for independence. Among the sons of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse F.
Hand, Willis is an attorney of Kearney, Nebraska ; George, who was corporal of
Company D of the Tenth Wisconsin Infantry and was captured at the battle of
Chickamauga, was incarcerated in a Confederate jjrison in Virginia and afterward
at Andersonville, where he died in 1865; Harper died in Wisconsin, and Elias died
in infancy. The daughters of the family are: Antoinette, the deceased wife of T.
H. Hatch, of Wisconsin; ]Martha, tlie wife of Frank B. Gould, of Reward, Cali-
fornia; Alice M., the wife of William S. Hatton, a farmer and fruit raiser of Grand
Valley, Colorado; and Isabelle, the wife of Cicero Bishop, of Reward, California.

Edwin W. Hand supplemented his common-school education, received in his
native county, bv a course of law in the Lniversity of Wisconsin, from which he

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was graduated in 1887. In tlit- meantime lie had engaged in t-diic-itional work,
teaching school for three terms, and just hefore he attained his majority Ik- en-
tered the office of registrar of deeds, in which he continued for one year. During
the succeeding year he was a ]iu))il in the Oshkosh (Wis.) Normal .School and after-
ward went to Phillips, Wisconsin, where he formed a partnership with his hrothcr
Willis for the conduct of real-estate and insurance business. There he rcui.iincd
until 1890 and then entered upon the |)ractice of law, being admitted before the
Price county circuit court and subsequently by the supreme court of Wisconsin. He
continued a member of the bar of his tiativc state until September. 1894, when he
went to Wallace, Idaho. There lu' jiraeticcd until April, 1897, when he eauie to
Spokane. He was alone for a time but subsc<iucntly formed a ])artncrship with
Charles A. Eleming, now city clerk, under the firm name of Hand & Fleming. He
afterward joined E. W. Taylor and .lolin W. Graves in a partnershii> relation
under the firm style of Hand. Taylor & Graves. After a year this was dissolved
and Mr. Hand was again alone but was afterward associated with E. O. Connor
under the finn name of Connor & Hand. They were together for two years, after
which .Mr. Hand was again alone for a year, at the end of which time he became
associated with Benson Wright in a partnership that was maintained for three years.
He has since practiced inde|)endiiitly in the field of general l,iw. although giving
especial attention to mechanics' liens, land titles and similar l.iw work. He has
conducted importjint mining litigation in Idaho and lias h.id some crimin.il ])raetice
in Wallace and at the present writing has been retained in connection with mining
litigation in .Shoshone county. Idaho.

While residing in Phillips, Wisconsin, Mr. H.-md served for one term as city
attorney and afterward at Wallace, Idaho, served in the same office, .and resigned
preparatory to his removal to .Spokane. He was also a member of the city council
of Spokane for a term of two years and in 1902-3 was president of the council, in
which connection he exercised his offici.il ijrcrogativcs in support of v.irious pro-
gressive nuniicil)al measures. He is an insurgent re))ublican. st.inding for |)rin(iple
hut not for ));irtis;uishi|) whni it works to the detriment of the majoritv .-111(1 for the
benefit of a few machine leaders. In early life he was (piite active in ))oIitical
circles and served on different committees. In Wallace, Idaho, he was chairm.in
of the republican county convention three times, serving in 1896, the year in which
Bryan was the silver candidate. He has also served as ;i delegate to the county
nominating conventions and has ever l.-ibored to promote the interests of his jjarn*
in as far as he has believed that it would subserve the interests and welf.irc of the
gencr.il ))ublic.

On the 5th of .luly, 1897, at I'ond du I..ic, Wisconsin. .Mr. II.uk! w.is united in
marriage to Miss Lola A. Willis, a daughter of .lames R. and Enuna H. Willis, itul
\mto them was born, .\ngust 21-. 1898. a daughter who is now in school. On tlie
2.Sd of May, 1907, in Spokane, .Mr. Hand wedded .Miss Alma L. Tischcr, a daugh-
ter of Herman and Louise Tischer. Her father, now deceased, was a painter and
musician and served as a soldier in an Iowa regiment during the Civil war.

I'ratern.illy Mr. Hand is a ^Ltsoii. holding; mendiership with .Sj)okanc Lodge.
No. HI. He joined the order in the lodge at Phillips, Wisconsin, and served as its
junior and senior deacon. He also holds membership with the Order of the Eastern
.Star, is a charter member of Excelsior Camp, No. .1 1, .M. W. .\., held the office of
secretary for three years, was venerable counsel one year ;ind was trustee for several

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years. He is a member of ]\Ioose Lodge, No. 161, and is an active and helpful
worker in the Bethel Presbyterian church, in which for five years he has served as
an elder. Following his removal to Spokane there has come to him the recognition
which always meets personal worth and ability. He has gained a good clientage
and has come to be known as a public-spirited and progressive citizen whose aid
has featured prominently in support of various worthv public projects.

HARRY C. HAYWARD.

Harry C. Hay ward is a name to conjure with in Spokane. The fact that he
advocates any measure or movement is sure to vnn for it a large following, such is
his personal popularity and the confidence reposed in his judgment. He is never
too busy to be cordial and never too cordial to be busy. As a theatrical manager
he has ministered constantly to the pleasure and happiness of otliers and at the same
time he has played well his part on the stage of life. He claims London, England,
as tlie place of liis nativity, liis birth having there occurred January 3, 1853. His
partiits were Harry Oxford and Emma (Lee) Hayward, the former an officer of the
British army. That the son came naturally by his interest in theatrical affairs is
indicated in the fact that his mother was an actress. But when a voung lad he was
left an orphan and the direction of his life devolved upon himself.

His education was acquired in the schools of the city of London, where he at-
tended the Blue Coat School. He was but thirteen years of age when he began to
earn his living as call boy at the Queen's theater in London and later he went to
the Eagle theater to play pantomime and sprite parts. He was afterward connected
with the Marylebone and when seventeen years of age he determined to go to
Australia. When about to sail, however, he changed his plans and came instead to
America, making his way to Pliiladelphia, where lie engaged to play comedy roles
in the Chestnut street theater. Ambitious to receive the direct returns of his own
labor, he shortly afterward organized a comjjany which he took ujxin the road as
far as Texas. He then returned to New York and afterward sailed for the West
Indies and Brazil as ticket agent with a circus. Following his return to America
he once more went upon the road with a coiiij)any. but the venture proved unsuccess-
ful financially and in Nevada the company disbanded. Gradualh' he made his way
upward to Walla Walla and in 1881 came to Spokane to accept the position of first
chief clerk of the engineering department of the Northern Pacific Railroad in this
city, opening the first railroad office here. Ever appreciative of opportunities and
readily recognizing such, he has constantly enlarged the scope of his activities by
the improvement of advantages which others might not have utilized but passed
heedlessly by. He had been connected with the railway interests of Spokane for a
year when he opened the first gun and ammunition store of the city, building up a
flourishing business, from which he turned, however, to again enter the theatrical
field as manager of a jjlayhouse as soon as tlicre was a sufficient population in
Spokane to support it.

He brought to the city the first theatrical attraction in 1883. At that time
Emma Abbott was in the west playing The Bohemian Girl, and Mr. Hayward booked
her for Spokane. There was nothing in the town which in the least resembled a

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tlic.-ittT, SO III' fiifrngi-d .1 warehouse that .stood on the northeast corner of Riverside
and Post streets. A local paper in writing of this said: "The audience paid two
dollars each for reserved seats on gimg plows and farm implements. Nail kegs in
the rear were a trifle cheaper. It was a fifteen hundred dollar house altogether."
From that time forward Mr. Havward has given his attention almost exclusively
to theatrical management and interesting tales of Ins exiK;riences in the early days
are recorded. About 1888 there were two theaters in S])okane. the Falls City and
the Concordia. Louis Morgenstern came to .S|)okane as advance agent for Gus
Leviek, who was then playing in the west in Hoodman Blind. Those who were
hacking him financially had had trouble over terms with the Falls City theater and
.Mr. .Morgenstern ditermined to teach the local management a lesson. In Ibi- ofHet;
of the Grand Ilotrl lie approached a young man and asked tm- the manager of tlic
Falls City ojiera iiouse. The young man answered: "I'ln the manager;" whereon
Morgenstern, after introducing himself, said: "Well, wi 11 never jiay your terms
to show here." The young man in question was Harry Hayward. who replied
(|uietly: "All right; you won't show in the Falls City house?" "No; I'll get the
other Iiouse. Who's the manager of it.'" Whereupon .Mr. H.iyw.-ird ag;iin an-
swered: "I am." Naturally the advance agent had to come to terms and there-
upon he interrogated Mr. Hayward concerning whom lie should sec to make other
necessary business arrangements. To his query as to the city treasurer, the man-
agt r of the Grand Hotel and the manager of the transfer company, he received in
each case the answer: "I am;" and was nonplused when he finally said: "Tiien
dir<'et me to the eity liill |>oster;" and Harry Hayward replied: "I'm the man. '
Mr. iliyw.ird w.is all tills and much iimrr in the enterprising town which was be-
ing (l(\eloped by tin- side of the falls. He is as ])opular today when S])okane h.is
a jiopulation of many thousands as he was when it had but a few hundreds, for all
who know him give him their friendshij).

.Mr. Hayward was married in .Milton. Oregon, in March, 1880, to .Miss Clara
M. KohlhautF, a daughter of William K. Koliliiaiiff, and they now h.ave six children:
Louise, Frederick, Ralph O., Margaret, Marie and Kathryn. all at lioiiu with the
cxcejition of the eldest daughter, who is the wife of R. B. Trousdale.

While in his native land Mr. Hayward was in the English volunteer service as
a member of the First Surrey Artillery. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity and
the Elks lodge and is also a member of the Spokane Club. In politics he is an
earnest republican and in 1883 was elected eity treasurer of Sjjokane, while in 1009
he was chosen to represent his district in the st.ite legislature. A conversation that
occurred on the streets of SlX)kane one day illustrates something of Mr. Hayward's
position and ixijiularity. A friend, meeting .-inother, said: "Who do you think is
going to the legislature from the second district.'" "I don't know. Who is it?"
"Harry Hayward." "Who .said so?" "He did." ■ And the result of the election
showed that he knew. It is said that he did not make a speech, answer a question
or attend a meeting during the campaign ; but the people knew the man in whom
tliev placed their confidence, knew that he w;is to be relied upon to work for the
best interests of the majority, and not only sent him to the general assembly but
would have rt < lectcd him had he not declined to serve. They had tested him at
the time of the great fire in 1889, when he was given entire charge of the relief
work. Some men came out of that work with besmirched records but Harry C.
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a work which will never be forgotten by those who were residents of the city at
that time. He has been termed a Chesterfield in manner and there is about him a
polish and courtesj' most attractive. It is not a veneer, however. It has its root in
the very essence of his nature and has made him a dependable man under all
circumstances.

SYLVESTER G. MORIN.

Because of its rapid upbuilding, Spokane oifers an excellent field to the con-
tractor whose work is characterized by thoroughness and whose ideas embody pro-
gressive and artistic elements. Well qualified to execute all that is best in architec-
ture, Sylvester G. Morin has been closely associated witii building operations in
Spokane during the jaast decade, having come to the city in 1902.

He wa-s born August 11, 1877, at Bedford, Quebec, Canada, his parents being
John G. and Mary Ann (O'Shea) Morin, both of whom were natives of Qiiebec,
and are now residents of Bedford. The father comes of a pioneer family known
during the early days of the French settlement of Quebec, M'hile the mother is of
Irish lineage. Her father, Daniel O'Shea, wlio was an own cousin of Daniel
O'Connell, took a leading part in the troubles in Canada in 1837. He, too, repre-
sented one of the pioneer families of Quebec. John G. Morin, now eighty-three
years of age, is a retired farmer and contractor, who for many years figured prom-
inentlv in the historv of his city, where for seventeen years he served as a member
of the city council, acting as its president during a large part of that time, and
thus largely shaping its destinies. Unto John G. and Mary Ann Morin were born
five sons and five daughters, the brothers of our subject being: .John B., now de-
ceased; Joseph N., of Holyoke, Massachusetts; F. G., who makes his home in Trail,
British Columbia ; and Edward J., a contractor residing in Spokane. The daughters
of the family are: Addie E., deceased; Emma E.. the wife of T. A. Moore, of
Bedford, Quebec; Roseanna, the wife of August Berthiaume, also of Bedford;
Christy, the wife of J. A. Bessette, of Providence, Rhode Island; and Celia J., the
wife of D. W. LeBlanc, of Bedford.

Sylvester G. Morin, whose name introduces this record, pursued his education
in the schools of Bedford, Quebec, and in Holy Cross College, Farnham, graduating
from that institution vnth the class of 1 898. When his college days were over he
returned to his father's farm and devoted two years to further work in tilling the
fields and caring for the crops. He then took up the mason's trade in that district,
and at New York city, and afterward came to the Pacific coast country, visiting
Trail and Rossland, British Columbia, in 1890. For a j'ear he worked at his trade
and then located at Ritzville, engaging in contracting at both Ritzville and Wenat-
chee, Washington. He was in Ritzville for eighteen months, during which time lie
spent a year in looking over the coast and also visiting Montana and Idaho. He
finally decided to locate permanently in Spokane and since 1902 has made his home
in this city.

Mr. Morin has had charge of the masonry construction at the building of Sacred
Heart Hospital, also White's Hotel and the Wonder Department Store. He then
became associated with Charles Jasper under the firm name of Jasper & Morin and

S. i;. MoHIN

THE NEW roRK

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was thus engaged in business for two years but since that time lias been alone.
While in partnership relation the firm built the Antler's Hotel, the Western Union
Life Insurance building, the Jones & Pettit building at Madison jind .Sprague
avenues, the Como Hotel on Main avenue, the apartment house at the corner of
Broadway and Adams, and the Gardner ajiartments on Third avenue; they re-
modeled the .John W. CJraham building and also the building at the northwest corner
of Riverside .-ind Post, owned by Mr. Chamberlain, and several others. Since the
dissolution of the partnershiji Mr. .Moriii li.is had the contracts for the erection of
the Imperial Trading building .-it Seeoiul .iiid Stevens streets, tin- iienson ajiart-
nients on Fifth avenue, and is now building the addition to the .Spokane countv jail,
and has several other contracts on hand. He is likewise interested in sever.-il manu-
facturing industries and his activity in business circles has gained him :i prominent
position as a representative of iiulustrial interests lure, wliili In also owns citv arui
residence property.

Mr. Morin took an active ))art in |>olities while in Caii.ida and hen' gives his
allegiance to the republican party, but has not been ,i political worker since lo-
cating in Spokane. Fraternally he is connected with the Masons, belonging
to Oriental Lodge, No. 7i. He is a member of the liuilders' F.xeli.uige .ind .also a
member of the Ch.amber of Commerce, and his activities and interests largely center
along the line of business .and laudable ambition, prompting him to put forth earnest
effort in the attainment of success. Attractive styles of .irchiteeture as well as sub-
stantial construction are features of liis work, and liis business integrity has been a
source of his success.

LYNDON K. ARMSTRONG.

Lyndon K. Armstrong is the editor and jiroprietor of the Northwest Mining
News, the only mining )ieriodical jjublished in Montana, Idaho and W.ashington.
Underlying his work as a joum.ilist he has practical experience and broad scientific
knowledge concerning the subject handled and has made his publication of value to
the mining community and a factor in the development of the rich niiner.il resources
of the northwest. His labors have been a distinct impetus to work of this eh.irac-
ter .and to its allied interests and he has a wide acquaintance among |)rominent min-
ing men of the northwest, who recognize in him one of tlie leading representatives
of mining in this section of the country, his comprehensive knowledge enabling him
to speak with authority upon questions relative to the development of the mines
and utilization of the ore. He was born in W.aukesha county, Wisconsin, .Septem-
ber 26, 18.59, a son of .1. A. and Laura E. (HoUcbaek) .\rmstrong, both of whom
were natives of the state of New York. The mother, who died in IftOfi. was of
Holland Dutch descent, although the establishment of the family in .\meriea ante-
dated the Revoluticmary war. Her grandfather w.is .a soldic r of tin \\'ar of 1812.
.1. A. Armstrong, who comes of English and .Scotch lineage and also represents a
family that was founded in America during the colonial epocli in our history, is
now living retired in Minneapolis. He was county auditor and for several ye.irs
served as a member of the state legislature of Minnesota, taking active and help-
ful part in sii.ai)ing the jniblie jiolicy of county and eouunonwialth. He visited the

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northwest before the eity of Spokane liad been dreamed of, making a journey to
this section in the '60s. For a time he was with Fremont. He traveled first to
California and then came up through the Walla Walla, Lewiston, Warren and Flor-
ence districts and afterward returned to Wisconsin. In his family were two sons and
eight daughters, the brother of our subject being R. O. Armstrong, of Minnesota,
who is engaged in the automobile business.

In the common schools of ^linnesota Lyndon K. Armstrong pursued his educa-
tion and then went to the territory of Dakota and afterward to Montana. Subse-
quently he established his home in the state of North Dakota where he engaged in
the drug business. While in Montana he had been engaged in mining and from
that time to the present has been interested in mining operations and all that per-
tains to the development of the mineral resources of the northwest. In February,
1890, he arrived in Spokane and engaged in mining in this district. He is inter-
ested in mining properties in every one of the northwestern states and in British
Columbia, has been mining engineer and at three different times has published min-
ing journals. He purchased a paper called the Northwestern Mining Review in
1892 and in 1893 bought the Spokane Miner. They suspended publication and he
then established a paper which he called Mining, continuing to issue this for sev-
eral years, but suspended publication in October, 1903. About 1908 he took the
editorial management of the Northwest ^Mining News and early in the year 1911
pureharsed the paper which is now the only mining periodical published in the dis-
trict covered b}' the states of ^lontana, Idaho and W ashington. This is now in its
seventh volume and has a large circulation among mining people, bringing into
concise and tangible form the mining news wiiicli is of value to all who are engaged
in the undertaking. ]Mr. Armstrong's long experience has made him particularly
well qualified for the work of editing a paper of this character. His ability led
to his selection to take charge of the state mineral exhibit at the Pan-American and
Trans-Mississip])i expositions and on several occasions he has had charge of the
mineral exhibits at local fairs.

!Mr. Armstrong organized the first mining exchange ever established in Spokane
with Warren Hussey, of the .Spokane National Bank, as president and himself as
secretary. Every bank had a membership, including the Spokane National, the
Washington National, the Traders National, the First National, the Citizens Na-
tional and the Cannon's State Banks. This was organized in 1890 for the purposes
of exploiting the mineral resources and maintaining a library and reading room.
It eventually became an active stock exchange board, was taken over by the city
to be made a part of the Chamber of Commerce which ultimately discontinued it,
owing to the success of the Bureau of Information.

Perhaps nothing can better establish Mr. Armstrong's position as one of the
foremost representatives of mining interests in the northwest than the citation of
iiis membership relations. He belongs to the American Institute of Mining En-
gineers, the Canadian Mining Institute, the American Electro-Chemical Society,
the American Alining Congress, the American Society for the Advancement of Sci-
ence, the Northwest ^Mining Association and the Mining !Men's Club. He has been
especially interested in the exploitation of the mining interests of this section of
the country and maintains the best library on mining, geology and metallurgy in
the northwest. He also belongs to the National Geographic Society, the Western
Conservation League and the Chamber of Commerce and in the last named is serv-
ing as chairman of the mining committee.

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Mr. Armstrong has been married twice. He first wedded Charlotte J. Grandy,
wlio died in May, 1886, leaving a son, Halbert Armstrong, who is now assisting
his father in newspaper work. In November, 1896, in Spokane, Mr. Armstrong
wedded Lulu E. Hyatt, a d.augliter of M. Hyatt and a half-sister of I). C Hritl.
who was formerly editor of the Chelan Leader. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are par-
ents of two daughters, Helen and Marian, who are in school. The family are well
known socially in Spokane, their home being the center of a cultured society circle.
Mr. Armstrong is ;i republican in his political views, is well informed concerning
the leading questions and issues of the day and has represented his party in city,
county and state conventions. It is characteristic of him that he masters with thor-
oughness everything that he undertakes and this trait in his ciiaracter has led to
his close study of the mining proposition from every possible stan(i])oiiit. He is
thoroughly acquainted with the great scientific principles wliieh iindirlic or have
be.-iring upon his chosen field of labor. Gcograjihy, geology, eliernistry — all have
promoted his efficiency, as well as the broad practical exi)erienee which has come
to him in his management and ownership of mining properties. He is numbered
jimong those who are assisting largely in bringing into material form tln' !io]ies of
tile progressive citizens for the upbuilding of a great inland empire.

CHARLES E. MALLETTE.

Operating in the field of real estate, Charles E. Mallette has handled important
properties and at the same tinu- lias been connected with mining interests of the
northwest. He was born in Illinois, November I, 186!, a son of Henry and Marion
(Curtis) M.illctte. botli of whom were natives of England. Tlie father repre-
sented .111 (lid I'.niilish family luit chose to east liis Icit witli tlic rcsidiiits of tlie new
world .and lived in v.irious sections of this country to the time of iiis dc.itli, which
occurred in ISCiO. His widow still survives and is now a resident of Victoria, Brit-
ish Columbia. The two daughters of the family are ^Irs. G. Bollinger and Mrs.
Lillian Fo.\, the latter a resident of .San ,Iosc, California.

Charles E. Mallette was partially educated in .S.-m .lose, to which place the fam-
ily removed about 1861-. He also spent some time in the universitv at Santa Clara
and when his school days were over turned his .attention to .•igrieultiiral jnirsuits.
Later he removed to \'ietori;i, British Cohimbia, where he entered the lumber busi-
ness .ind subsequently began dealing in real estate, continuing in that field in Vic-
toria for six years, or from 1881- until 1890. He was quite successful in his under-
takings there and extending his efforts to other districts, became one of the princi-
pal owners of I'nrl Angeles, Washington, where he establisiicd his home. With the
development .-iiid upbuilding of the place he was prominently idintified, w.as instru-
meiit.-il in inst.illing the w.iter works and was .also interested in the light plant
.•iiid in a sawmill tin re. In eonncetion with IL Lutz he was one of llu- iri<i)r|)(ir.itors
of the present B.ink of Clallam County, .■iiid w;is its e;ishier for three or four years.
He resided ;it Port .Vngeles from l.SiiO until 1897, but while his enterprise was a
promiiieiil factor in tin- upbuilding of that place, it largely proved his financi.il niiii.
for the widespre.-ul tin.ineial panic of that pt'riod brought him heavy losses. How-
ever, he still ret.ains some of his interests there. He afterward located in Nelson,

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British Columbia, where lie was engaged in the wholesale grain and hay business
for a year and a half. In January, 1899, he arrived in Spokane and has since
operated in real estate. He makes a specialty of handling big properties, yet con-
ducts a general real-estate business and is interested in mining in the Coeur D'Alene
country and also in Tuolumne county, California. In the Coeur D'Alene district
he is interested in the Stewart and Snowstorm mines and is a stockholder in many
others. He is a man of resolute purpose and his determination and energy have
brought him the success which is now his.

On the 12th of April, 1882, in San Jose, California, Mr. Mallette was united
in marriage to Miss Mary A. Johnson, a daughter of W. J. Johnson, a farmer and
))ioneer of California, who went to that state in 1849. The three children of this
marriage are: Mrs. H. M. Dean, of Spokane; Ethel, who is a graduate of Wash-
ington University of the class of 1910; and Lester, who is a student in the high
school at Spokane. Mrs. Mallette is a member of the Congregational church and
presides graciously over her hospitable home. Mr. Mallette holds membership with
the Spokane Athletic Club and with Spokane Lodge, No. 34, F. & A. M. He like-
wise belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Victoria and to the Elks
lodge in Port Angeles. He is a member of the Sjjokane Stock Exchange, of which
he was one of the incorporators and in which he has continuously served as an
officer. He acted as its president in 1909 and is now secretary-treasurer. While
living in Port Angeles, he served as mayor for two terms and was president of the
Chamber of Commerce there for four or five years. He has long been active in
politics as a supporter of the democratic party and has been a delegate to county
and state conventions. He lias also served on the county central committee and does
all in his power to further the interests of the party in which he believes. It is a
well known fact that Charles E. Mallette stands firmly in support of his principles
and his life exemplifies the high purpose of the Masonic fraternity and is an ex-
ample of good citizenshij) as well as of business enterprise.

STANLEY EVERETT HODGEN.

Stanley Everett Hodgen, president and manager of the firm of Hodgen & Com-
pany, Ltd., was born in Thomasburg, jirovince of Ontario, Canada, in May, 1880,
and is a son of James and Rebecca (Sayers) Hodgen.

In the acquirement of an education Stanley Everett Hodgen attended the public
and high schools of Ontario. Upon attaining his maturity he began his business
career, his first jiosition being a clerkship in a wholesale grocery house in Grand
Forks, North Dakota. The following year he gave this up in order to become a
traveling salesman for the O. J. Barnes Company, also of Grand Forks, with whom
he remained until June, 1903. He then came to Idaho to take a position in the
wholesale department of the Lewiston Mercantile Company of Lewiston. The firm
quickly recognized the young man's ability and trustworthiness and when assigned
a stock of goods at White Bird, deemed him the one best qualified to take charge
of the business. He took possession of the place in 1904, organizing the White
Bird Mercantile Company which he most successfully conducted for four years, dur-
ing that time acquiring the greater portion of the stock of the company. Two years

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after jjoiiif^ to White Bird, in 1906, he fornitd the Hixlgeii-l^rowii Cittle Cinnpany,
whieh lie managed for two years when lie sold out his interest to his partner, Mr.
Hrown. After disposing of his interests in White Bird he came to Sjiirit Lake, or-
ganizinj; the firm of Hodfjen & Company, Ltd. This was incorporated in Septem-
ber, 11)08, with S. K. Hodfijen, jiresident .ind manager; G. D. H(Kigen, secretary and
treasurer; and I). MacKenzie of St. I'aul. .Minnesota. This company has prospered
ever since its incipiency, and is now ric'oi;iiized as one of tile flourishiiiir enter-
prises of the city. In January. 1911. .Mr. Ilodgcn extended his activities by the
organization of the lone Mercantih' Conipany. of lone, Washington. Tliis is a
general mercantile concern with .'^. K. Hodgen as president; ('. H. Ilodgen, man-
ager; and .lolin Warner.

On the -Kith of Deciiulier. li)07. Mr. Ilodgen was married to Miss Gertrude I).
Alexander, .i d.iughter of A. K. .\lex.inder of Cir.ingeville, Idaho.

.Mr. Ilodgen is a member of the Inland Club of Sjjok.ine, .and frati rii.ilh lie is
connected with the Odd Fellows, being a member of the Wliiti Bird l.odg, of which
he was trea.surer during the ])erio<l of his residence there. .Mthoiigh he is only a
little more than thirty years of .age. Mr. Ilodgen has proven, through his capable
management of every cnter])rise with which in li.is been connected, that he is des-
tined to lieeonie one of the .itlhieiit Inisiiirss nun of northwestern Idaho.

WAURF,N E. SHUCK.

Mining and real-estate interests have occujiied the attention of \\'arren K. .Shuck
during the gre.-itcr part of his business career, but he has now subordinated the
latter to the former and is now largely engaged in the development of the Lawerence
))roi)erty at Clark's l'"ork, Idaho, the work being done under the name of the Law-
erence Mining \- Milling Conip.iny. of which he is secretarv-tre.-isurer. He was
born in Minnesota. Fiiiru.iry l!i, I.SHO. Ilis parents, ,Iohn .S. and .\iin.i M. ( Har-
ron) Shuck, were natives of Indi.m.i .ind of England, respectively, and both died
in the year 1897. The former was of (Jerin.in descent and was living in Indiana at
the time of the Civil war. He enlisted on tin 17th of August, 1862. as a member of
Company F. of the Indi;ina Infantry, and .after the close of his milit;iry service re-
moved to Minnesot;i. In the various localities in which he lived he was recognized
as a leading .-mil infiuenti.al citizen. At one time he was editor of tin- Nance County
.lournal at Fullerton, Nebr:isk;i. .and for a number of years he filled tlu' office of
probate judge in Jackson county, Kansas. He became editor of the -Mantorville
Express at Mantorville. Minnesota, and was elected county attorney of Cass county,
th;it state. His fellow townsmen ever recognized him as a ))ul)Iie-s|)irited citizen
and knew he .always subordinated ]);irtis;inshi|) to |)atriotism. (iordon K. Shuck is a
graduate of the University of .Minnesot.-i .-ind is ;in electrical engineer, connected
with the Westinghouse ))eo|)le :it Seattle, W.ishington. The two daughters of the
f.nnily are: .Mrs. Iv.idelle Ciibb. the wife of the Rev. .John D. Gibh, of Madelia,
Minnesota; and Mrs. Edith Ehrisman. of Rushmore, Minnesota.

Warren E. .Sliuek completed his public-school course by graduation from the
high school at Holton, Kansas, and aftcrw;ird was graduated from the .academic
department of the University of Minnesota in 1904, and from tli<- l.iw depart-

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meiit in 1906, at which time he won the LL. B. degree. Prior to his graduation
from the university, however, he followed the profession of school teaching for one
year in Kansas and one year in Minnesota, and subsequent to his graduation he en-
gaged in the real-estate and mining business. His identification with the northwest
dates from 1906, in which year he arrived in Spokane and established a general
real-estate business but subordinates that to his mining interests. In this connec-
tion he has principally engaged in the development of the Lawerence property at
Clark's Fork, Idaho. The business is incorporated under the name of the Law-
erence Mining & Milling Company, with Joseph Reed as president; Smith Hilliard,
vice president; and W. E. Shuck as secretary-treasurer. They own nine claims in
the group and are about ready to install a concentrating mill. The values are lead
silver and they have developed to a depth of six hundred feet in the lower levels
and have done one thousand two hundred feet of work in the various surface work-
ings. They have cut a No. 1 vein to tlie depth of three hundred feet and it is a
true fissure vein. They have drifted on it four hundred feet and all the way the
ore runs from two and a half to five and a half feet of milling ore, with consider-
able shipping ore mixed in. ^Ir. Shuck is also interested in the Senator Mining &
Milling Company, of which he is secretary-treasurer, and which now has its prop-
erty under development, having already a three hundred to four hundred foot tun-
nel. This promises good returns and its officers are the same as those of the Law-
erence company. In addition. Mr. Shuck has otlicr mining interests in the Coeur
d'Alenes.

His study of the political questions and issues of the day has led him to give
liis support to the republican party. He is a member of the Spokane Athletic Club
and of the Spokane Mining Association, and in these different connections his per-
sonal worth has won recognition in warm friendships. During the six years of his
residence in the northwest he has gained a wide acquaintance and has here found
the opportunities which he sought. His labors, carefully and intelligently directed,
are bringing him good returns and lie has every reason to hope that more than ordi-
nary success will be his in his mining operations in this district.

GEORGE M. COLBORN.

George M. Colborn is a Spokane dealer in real estate, largely handling business
property and suburban acreage. He was born in lola, Kansas, August 7, 1875, a
son of Josiah F. and lola (Friend) Colborn, the former of whom was a native of
Indiana and the latter of Virginia. The father, born February 7. J 829, came of
Scotch-German ancestry and the family was established in America prior to the
Revolution, in which representatives of the name took part. He also had military
experience, being connected with the militia in pioneer times in fighting Indians in
Kansas. He and his wife located upon a farm in the Sunflower state wlien that
state was being opened up for settlement and the town of lola was named in her
honor, their land covering tlie townsite. The death of Mr. Colborn occurred June
16, 1904, at Wallace, Idaho, his wife surviving until January 2.5, 1911. The inter-
ment of both took place at lola, Kansas. She had a brother who was an officer
in the Civil war while among her ancestors were those who fought in the war for

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indp|><-ndcnce. By licr iii.irriajje slu- lur.iini- tin- inulla-r of the fojlowinp ii;iincd:
Nell l'"., of Spokane; Madiliia-, the wife of D. C. McKissick, of Wallaee, Idalio;
Luella E., the widow of W. P. Nortlirup. of Murray. Idaho; Alice C, the widow of
Wiiitield Scott, of Wallaee. that state; Rohert Curtis, who passed away at the ape of
nineteen years; and Jennie, who married E. H. Moffitt. of Wallace, Idaho, and died
in 1909. The other member is George M. Colborn, of this review.

At the usual afje the l.-ist named entered the puiilic sciiools of lol.'i, eontinuinji
his study there until he had become a high-school student. He aftcrw.ard attended
a business college at Fort Scott, Kansas, and then took a position as stenographer.
His ideiitifieation with the northwest dates from 18!)'2. wlxii he located in ^\'allaee.
Idaho, remaining in that and other diS'erent towns until ISi»9. when he eanie to
Spokane. Here he entered the real-estate field as an ( niploye of tin (inn of Cook
& Clark, .and .afterward w.as with Ered B. (iriinuli. .leiiiiiring an interest in the busi-
ness with which he was associated until he sold out in 111(17. lie then embarked in
business on his own account and has so continued to the pnsmt ilay. His clieiit.iffe
has come to him in the field of business .and suburban property, which he buys and
Sells, and he is handling Colborn and Morg.an Acre Park addition just nortli of
Hillyard, which consists of six liundred and forty acres, the tract being under the
J)umping system of irrigation, forty tbous.and doll.ars being expended in Jiutting in
this system. All of the Land has been sold except a hundred-acre tract. About one
liundred families .are now living on this and the districts which have thus far been
cultiv.ated h.ive been ))l,inted to oreiiards and gardens.

When -Mr. Colborn arrived in Spokane his cash capital consisted of one iumdrrd
and fifty dollars. He borrowed seventy-five dollars to make the purchase of a lot
in the Cannondale .addition on which he began raising chickens. Almost from the
outset his business j)rospcred and as his financial resources increased he found it
]>ossiblc to remove from Cannondale to College avenue, wlure he secured better
quarters. He afterward came to Manito Park where he has a beautiful home on a
prominent corner that f.aces the park for a length of one hundred .and fiftv feet.
Mr. Colborn assisted in promoting Manito Park addition. In a grove wiiich is now
:i p.irt of the ))ark. in 190.'! he met .1. P. (iraves. D.ave Ham and another gentleman
and they agreed to form .a company and gave authority to tile firm of I'nd B, (Iriii-
nell & Company, of which Mr. Colborn was a member, to prosecute tin- work a]i(i
develop tii.at p.irt of the country. The eomp.any h.ad purchased all nt tin- unplatted
land owned by I'r.incis Cook and Cliarles Reeder. turning it o\ ( r to the above lirni
for sale. No residence district of Spokane has been better de\eloped in as short .a
space of time. In 1901- Mr. (iraves made the offer of a li.at. suit .and w.igon if (ift\-
houses were built in the district before -May, ]90."i. Tin- work was undertaken .and
within the time set seventy-five houses had been built. Tin imitiiig in the grove
resulted from the fact that those gentlemen wished to consult with Mr. Colborn
and Mr. Grinnell as real-estate exjierts ;is to the .advis.abiiity .ind |)ossibility of
transforming it into a jiart of the city. The work was accom))lisIied and he won
the rew.ard. Oni- hundred acres of Manito P.ark have been deeded to the eitv and
tli.at district is rajiidly developing, becoming one of the most attractive jiortions of
Spokane.

On the .'ilst of .hily. 1897. Mr. Colborn was united in marriage to Miss Lulu \'.
Gilbert, of Kellogg. Idaho. The father was one of the early residents of this dis-
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Unto ]\Ir. and Mrs. Colborn have been born three daughters, Jessie, Helen and
Jean, of whom the two eldest are now attending school.

Mr. Colborn exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures
of the republican party but has never been an aspirant for office. He belongs to the
Chamber of Commerce and finds recreation and interest in his membership in the
Spokane Club and the Spokane Athletic Club, of which he is a life member. He
has won and well merits the title of a self-made man. No fortunate circumstances
aided him at the outset of his career. He has worked along the lines of persistent,
earnest labor, has ever been watchful of opportunities and in their utilization has ad-
vanced toward success. His work, too, has been of a character which has contrib-
uted in no small measure to Spokane's progress and improvement.

HON. JAMES ALLEN PERKINS.

High iKjlitieal honors miglit have been won by James Allen Perkins had his ambi-
tion centered along that line, but he has preferred to utilize the opportunities of-
fered in business and gain his success in the development and conduct of projects
wliich have contributed to general prosperity as well as to individual success.
The consensus of public ojjinion names him as one of the most useful, representa-
tive and honored residents of Colfax and Whitman county and because of this
his life history cannot fail to prove of interest to many of the readers of this
volume.

Illinois claims Mr. Perkins as a native son, liis birth having occurred in Belle
Plaine, Marshall county, September 7, 1841. His parents were Joel B. and
Margaret (Burt) Perkins, who were among the earliest settlers on the Pacific
coast, liaving crossed the plains witli an ox team in 18.52. They settled in the
vicinity of Oregon City in the Willamette valley and subsequently became resi-
dents of Benton county, Oregon, wliere they remained until 1861. That year
witnessed their arrival in Washington, taking up their abode in Walla Walla
county, where the father purchased a tract of land adjoining tlie present town
of Waitsburg. His energies were there devoted to the development and improve-
ment of a good farm and the work of reclaiming the wild land was further ad-
vanced through the efforts of James Allen Perkins, who took up a preemption
claim adjoining his fatlier's jjlace. However, lie .ifterward sold his right to that
proi)erty and jiurchased the tract U]5on which the town of Huntsville now stands.
In July, 1870, Mr, Perkins and Thomas J. Smith, who was elected state senator
from Whitman county upon the admission of the state, settled on the land at the
junction of the north and south brandies of the Palouse river, agreeing between
themselves as to boundaries, for the United States survey had not then been
made. After they had together put up thirty tons of wild hay and had taken to
their land the materials necessary for building their houses, ^Ir. Smith withdrew,
leaving Mr. Perkins with no other company than liis employes. However, the
warm personal friendship formed between the two men years ago has always been
maintained and !Mr. Perkins afterward secured a neighbor in H. S. Hollings-
worth, who in the spring located on the land vacated by Mr. Smith. The two soon
afterward began the erection of the first sawmill in the region north of the Snake

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river, cast of tlie Columbia and west of tlic RtK-ky niount.iins, and in various
other ways took active part in the devclopuienl of the district, hotli along material
and political lines.

When an act of the territorial legislature organized Wliitnian county during
the winter of 1871-'2, Mr. Perkins was appointed one of the commissioners to
locate the county seat. Colfax, for the town had even then been ))latted and
named, was the location chosen, and the decision of the eonunissioners was sus-
tained by the voters .-it the next regidar election. Mr. Pirkiiis h.id for some time
been recognized as a leading and forceful f.ietor in eomiiuiiiity .ilV.iirs .ind in
1870 had received an offer from .Superintendent Ross, .it I'ort .Simeoe. to look .ifter
Indian matters in the Yakiui.i country. He li.id declined the position, however,
preferring to east in his li)t with the town wjiiih w.is just springing into existence
on his land. His decision was fortunate for the little city as well as for himself,
as since that date he has proven a most active and |)romiiient factor in the work
of general progress and improvement. His capit;il li.is been given freely to-
ward its upbuilding and all of his activities have proven elements in its growth
and advancement. Specific proof of the value of his labors is found in the fact
that he was one of the incorporators of the Washington & Idaho Railroad, which
has had an immeasurable eflfect upon the development of the .-igricultural and
mineral resources of the two states whose names it bears. He turned his atten-
tion to the field of banking when in 1881 he purchased from C. C. l.innington
the Rank of Colfax, remaining sole proprietor thereof until 1K8(5, in which year
A. E. Mills was admitted to partnership. Four years passed and (). K. U'illiams
then became the jj.-irtner of Mr. Perkins^ and' tlh- -successor of Mr. .Mills. The
bank has always been conducted on safe,- coiiiiervativc lilies and has constituted a
potent force in the financial stability of this section. .Mr. Perkins has also oper-
ated quite extensively in real-estate as lopal agent for the Oregon Railway &
Navigation Company and the NortlicrB -P.lcific RaHway Company, representing
the latter since it has placed its land on the market.

Mr. Perkins was married in Whitm.-m county, in I87.S, to .Miss .(ennie l-'.wart,
daughter of Captain James Ewart. .Mr. ;ind Mrs. Perkins are parents of four
children, namely: Minnie B.. who in November, 1899, married I.. [.. Towtr. .-i
mining engineer, residing at Nortli|)()rt. \\';ishington ; Myrth- .M.. who in ,hinc,
1896, became the wife of Charles E. Scriber, cashier of the Second National H.-mk
of Colfax; Stella, who is the wife of N. B. McDowell and lives in .S))()k.-iiic ; and
Sumner E. The three d.iughters were all educated .-it .Mills .Seminary in O.ik-
land. C'.difornia.

Mr. Perkins delivered the first I'ourtli nf .Inly .-iddress wliieii was ever held

in .Spokane, in 1871', to an .-ludienei wliiih w.-is ciiiiipusi-ii of people living within

a radius of fifty to sixty miles from .Spokane, which at tli.it tinit- numbered only

seven families as its inhabitants. After the address .-i prominent l;idy stepped

u]) to him and remarked: "Mr. Perkins. I wish 1 li.ad the faith that you must

have to enable you to paint so vivid .-i word picture of the great future th:it l;iys

before .Spokane." Mr. Perkins now tells his friends that the ))redictions he made

in IS?! have been realized in the .Spokane of today. Even two years before this

event, in 187'.i. Mr. IN rkiiis w.-is called upon to address an audience on the same

day in Colfax.

With ;dl of the v;iried activities of lionie .-md business life. .Mr. INrkiris li.-is
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never been neglectful of his duties and obligations of citizensliip and has been
a close and thorough student of the political signs of the times. His influence
and efforts have extended beyond city and county into state polities and his opin-
ions have long carried weight in republican councils. In the session of 1879 he
represented Whitman county in tlie territorial legislature, and public approval of
his course would undoubtedly have been given him in a reelection had he not
declined to again stand for ofi5ce. He has been a delegate to territorial conven-
tions, chairman of the republican county central committee, a member of the ter-
ritorial committee and was one of the members of the first town council of Col-
fax. The appreciation of his fellow townsmen for his wortli, ability and progress-
ive citizenship is indicated by the fact tliat he has four times been chosen for
mayor of Colfax and once without an opposing vote. He was an alternate delegate
to the national convention which nominated James A. Garfield for the presidency
and in 189'2 was a delegate at large to tlie national republican convention wliich
met at ^Minneapolis. In August of that year Mr. Perkins was strongly urged
by many to allow his name to be used in connection with the candidacy for gov-
ernor but he steadily refused. Many believe that he would have received the
nomination had he cared for it, and a nomination at that time would have been
equivalent to an election. Again liis friends urged iiim to become a candidate for
the position of United States senator in 1893, but lie would not consent as long
as Hon. ,J. B. Allen was before the legislature as a candidate. His ambition has
not been in the line of office seeking and yet no man is more mindful of his duties
of citizenship nor labors more earnestly and effectively to promote public prog-
ress. Every phase of his public as well as of his private life is above reproach
and even those who hold adverse political opinions have naught to say against the
man. He is naturally courteous and cordial and tiiese qualities have won him
friends wherever he is known, and the fact tliat those wlio have known liim long-
est are his warmest friends is an indication of an lionorabh- and well spent life.

JUDGE WM. A. HUNEKE.

.Judge Wm. A. Huneke, who is a distinguished jurist of Spokane, was born Au-
gust 12. 18(>4, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of John and Christine (Ringen) Huneke.
The father, who was a native of Germany, was a Methodist minister for many years.
He was one of the home guard during the war and was in the government employ in
the postal department in Europe before coming to America. His death occurred in
1897. The mother was of German descent and died in 1868. To their union five
children were born: William A., of this sketch; Louis, who is head bookkeeper for
,T. F. Fletcher & Company, of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Albert ,T.. who is manager
of a mining company at Tyrone, New Mexico; Mrs. E. P. Lurker. of Evansville,
Indiana; and Mrs. Amelie C. Kloenne, who is residing in I^ogansport, Indiana.

William A. Huneke pursued his early education in the public schools of Cincin-
nati, Ohio, and subsequently was a student at Wallace College, Berea, Ohio, where
he took a course in the classics and from which institution he was graduated with the
degree of A. B. Later he matriculated in the law department of the University of
Michigan, and was graduated therefrom with the degree of LL. B. As soon as he

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WMS .■i(liiiitt((i to tlif bar and thus <iualirtt(l to pr.ictift- hcforc tile courts lie 0])tiK(l
an otficf in Louisville, Kentucky, and Ixp'in practicing law and serving as collector.
He remained there for one year but in the fall of 1889 canae to Spokane where he
li;is since Ix'eii located. His ability and liarning soon brought hiui into prominence,
and in the courts he gave proof of his power in coping with the intricacies of the
law and |)resentiiig his cause with clearness and force, so the majority of his auditors
were brought to his ])oint of view tiirough his logical statements and jiersuasive ele-
ments. He was elected judge in IQOt and reelected in 1908. .\t present he has
charge of department 2. Since he has been connected with the Spokane bar he has
been in |)artnerslii|) with various members of the legal fraternity of this city. His
first partner was I" red P. Fisher, with whom he practiced for two or three months.
Later he entered into partnership with Mark F. Mendenhnll, with whom lie remained
for two years. After ])raetieing alone for some time he became associated with R.
.1. Danson on tile 1st of January, 189(3, their partnership holding for nine years, un-
til Mr. Huneke was elected to the bench. Aside from the attention lie gives his pro-
fession he h;is also interested himself in mining.

One tile '28th of December. 1899. Mr. Huneke was married to .Miss Laura Cirace
Cook, a daughter of Isaac Cook of Spokane. The father, who is of English descent,
traces Iiis ancestry back to (jovernor William Bradford. Throughout his active ca-
reer he was a minister and was at various times president of ditierent colleges. He
is now living retired. Mr. and Mrs. Huneke have become the parents of three chil-
dren: Rradford. deceased; Helen and .lohn.

In ])olitics Mr. Huneke gives liis supjiort to the rejiubliean ))arty. and before his
election to the judgeship was active in political circles and served as delegate to
county conventions. His religious faith is indicated by his membcrsliip in tlie Meth-
odist Episcopal ciiurch. He is widely acknowledged as a man of strong intellect and
superior ability whose learning constitutes an ornament to the Spokane bar.

GEORGE S. UAII.EY.

A splendidly e(iuii)i)ed mining jirojierty is that of the Ozark .Mining \- .Milling
Company of which George S. Bailey is tiie manager. It has all the necessary ad-
juncts for successful operation of its claims and its work is being carried on along
profitable lines. For the onerous duties which devolve u|)on him in tiiis connection
Mr. Hailey was well trained, having been graduated as a mining engineer at Scran-
ton, Pennsylvania. He was born in CJalcna, Illinois, August 10. 1861. a son of ,T.
R. and .Mary (Harris) Bailey, both of wliom were natives of London. Flngland.
and representatives of prominent and well known English families. The father was
actively engaged in business at Galena, Illinois, for twenty-five years and was a man
of considerable local influence and distinction, rei)resenting .lo D.aviess county in
the Illinois legislature and filling other positions of trust and responsibllitj' in tlie
community. Tiie Harris family were among the earliest to secure homesteads in
the vicinity of Galena and the founding of tlie family in America antedates the
R. volutionary war. Tiie brothers of Mrs. Bailey were .soldiers of the Civil war.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bailey were born five sons and four dauglilers: (ieorge
.S.; Albert, who is a resident of Dalton, .South Dakota; William, living in Yankton,

190 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

Soutli Dakota; Frank, a resident of Parker, that state; Edward L., whose home is
in Marion Junction, South Dakota; Lizzie, the wife of J. E. Oliver, of Mankato,
Minnesota; Alice, the wife of A. L. Greene, of Hanover, Illinois; Maggie, the wife
of James McAllister, of Parker, South Dakota; and Hattie, the wife of W. S.
Sanderson, of Bellevue, Iowa.

George S. Bailey pursued his preliminary education in the common schools of
Galena. Illinois, and was graduated as a mining engineer at Scranton, Pennsylvania,
with the degree of M. E. Throughout the greater part of his life he has been con-
nected in one capacity or another with mining interests. However, he was en-
gaged in merchandising in Montana for three j'ears, after wliich he spent four
years in that state in connection with the mines. He afterward went to Lewiston,
Idaho, where he continued for twelve years, and since 1910 has been a resident of
Spokane. He has followed mining engineering and done general consulting work
yet has devoted most of his time to the management of different properties. For
three years he was general manager for the Wild Goose Rapids Mining Company of
Wallowa, Oregon, owners of a copper mine which Mr. Bailey largely developed.
He afterward became manager of the Black Jack gold mine on Salmon river in
Idalio where he remained for three years. Subsequently he took charge of the
Ozark Mining & Milling Company as manager and has had the oversight of this
property for three years. Its holdings are located at Pierce City, Idaho, and the
company is milling free gold. Tliere are seven claims in the Ozark, nine in the
Wild Rose and six in the Cameron properties and the mill has a capacity of one
hundred tons and is located on the Wild Rose propert}'. It is operated to its fidl
capacity and the average run is about nine tons. The depth is now five hundred
and sixty feet by means of a cross-cut tunnel. This represents an expenditure of
about one hmidred and twelve thousand dollars on the property and they have nine
hundred thousand dollars blocked out and ready for the mill. The lead shows at
five Inindred and sixty feet depth and is forty-two feet in width, being broader than
on the surface but of a different character of ore, having more base, so that it will
necessitate the leading process in its liandling. The Wild Rose was formerly owned
by W. S. Wilkinson, of Walla Walla, and il. A. Ellis, of Pierce City, and paid to
them dividends of about one hmidred thousand dollars before it was taken over by
tlie Ozark Company. The Ozark claim was formerly owned by John Gaffney, one
of the pioneers of Idaho, and was operated by him until the 1st of September, 1905,
paying him upwards of sixty thousand dollars. The Cameron is now under devel-
opment and the company expects to spend on the three projjerties in the year 1912
about seventy-five thousand dollars. Mr. Bailey is also interested in mining prop-
erties in the state of Montana and in southern Oregon. He is the vice president of
the Sunrise Gold Mining Company, owning property at Pierce City, and he is also
interested in many other undeveloped properties both in Idaho and Oregon. His
college training gives him an excellent working knowledge and his broad experience
has continuously called forth his skill and ability so that his labors have been a
potent force in the development of the rich mineral resources of this section.

In 1884 Mr. Bailey was united in marriage to Miss Rosa B. Larson, of Yank-
ton, South Dakota. Mr. Bailey was again married at Great Falls, Montana, in
1891, liis second union being with ISIiss Minnie L. Cox, a daughter of John W. Cox,
of Hillsboro. Iowa. The only child of this marriage is Murrell Bailey.

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In his political views Mr. Bailcv is an earnest reijuhlican and doe.s whatever he
can to further the interests of the party and promote its welfare. He has served
as a delegate to county and state conventions in both .Moiitan.i and Idaho and was
city alderman of C'larkston, Washington, for two years, or from li)0'2 until 1904.
lie was also for two terms school trustee at I'ierce City. Idaho, .and In- indorses
all of the practical plans and projects for the benefit of the eouiuuniities in which
he has lived. He became an Elk while in Lewiston and .also attaiiu-d the Knight
Templar degree in the commandery at that place, having j>reviously been initiated
into Masonry as a meuilier of the lodge at (l.irkstou. Washington. His friends, and
they are many, (ind him .a genial, soei.il gentleui.iu, a|)preeiative of good comrade-
ship and always loyal to those who merit his high regard and his confidence.

ROBERT L. DALKE.

Robert L. Dalke. engaged in tlle real-est.ite business with oltices in the .lauiieson
building in Spokane, wa.s born in Tom.ih, \\'isconsin, August l.'i, 187.'i. The name
indicates his Germ.in line.ige. his p.ireiits, Edward C. and August.i (Kert) Dalke
both being natives of (jermany. Tlu' motlier w.as brought to the Liiited .St.ates when
quite young and jiassed away in this eonntry in 1887. Tile fatiur still sur\ivcs
and is now living retired in Sj)okane. The only daughter of the r.iniiiy is Mrs.
T. H. Rieger. of this city.

Robert I.. D.ilki . the only son. |)ursM<(l his education in the ))ublic schools of
Eau Cl.aire. Wisconsin, .and .ifterw.ird studied law in that city and in M.arinettc,
Wisconsin. He felt ;it the time that his services would be of more use if exerted
in other lines, yet he devoted nine long ye.ars to the mastery of the principles of
Law and iias found th.it his knowledge thereof has ])roven of practical benefit and
value to him in Later ye.ars. He first came to .S|)ok,ane in October. 18!)!). and ojiened
a real-estate office si.\ months after his .irriv.al. II<- foriiin! a |iartiii rsliip with .(.
Lawyer and W. H. Kernan. with whom he continued for seven years, conducting
an extensive business in promoting sulnirbau ])roperlies. He w.as fiii.iiici.illy inter-
ested and instrumental in jiutting iipon llir m.arket tiic I'irir (irove 'I'lrraci and
South Side Cable additions and .also conducted a gener.al re.al-est.atc business, in
wliicli he has sijeci.ilized since the dissolution of the jxirtnership in 1!)06. In the
intervening years he lias practiced .iloiie .and h.as liecome well kiunvu as a real-
estate broker. Largely advertising, promoting ;itid selling his own properties. He
has h.indled real eslati- both in Spokane .and elsewhere and has done .as nnich as
;inv oni- man in this citv in his line of work, wliili nom- h.as more iiitiio.ile knowl-
edge of the properties ui)on the market .and their real v.ilue. The first year in
which he Was .alone his commissions .iTnoinited to eight thous.and doll.ars. His ac-
ti\'ities have never abat<(i .and in buying .and s( lling r( il i sl.ili he lias g.iim d .a wide
.and favorable ac<iu.iint.ance.

His political .activity has .also madi Mr. Dilke well known for he is .a loy.al
advocate of wliati\rr he believes to bi right .and tin- |iriiieipbs of llie ri publie.in
p.irtv liave found in him .a st.ilw.art ch.inipion. He has Labored for its success .and
h.as represented his Jiarty in both county .and state ci>nventions. I'or four years,
from 1!>()7 until I i) 1 inebisivi-. be w.as eouneilui.an of .Spok.alie from tlu- fourth

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ward. This period was notable by reason of the constructive measures wliich were
introduced. It was during that time that most of the bridges were built and im-
portant work was done on the extension of the water and sewer .systems, including
the installation of the Grand Trunk sewer system, the pipes of which are from nine
to twelve feet in diameter. One of the councilmen who fathered the measure was
Mr. Dalke, who suggested to the engineer that the Grand Trunk system be on the
north side in order to ojjerate necessary drainage. He was likewise a member of
the council when the franchise to the North Coast and ^lilwaukee railroads was
granted and while one of the city fathers the Mission. Washington, Olive and How-
ard street bridges were built and the ])lans made and work ordered for the !Monroe
street bridge. As a public official ^Ir. Dalke discountenanced useless expenditure
but never believed in retrenchment to the extent of crippling public progress and
improvement. He believes in advancement at all times and feels that Spokane's
public work must be in keeping with the growth of the city which has been brought
about through private enterprise and industrj'.

In Menominee, Michigan, in October, 1899, !Mr. Dalke was united in marriage
to Jennie L. Brown, a daughter of Mrs. James Esler, of Varna, Ontario, and luito
them have been born two children, Gertrude L. and Robert L., who are in school.
Mr. Dalke is a member of the German Lutheran church and his wife holds mem-
bership in the Presbyterian church. Their interests are as one in their desire for
the moral development of the community and their aid and influence are given along
that line. The military chapter in Mr. Dalke's life history covers between two and
three years' service as a member of Company L, Third Regiment of the Wisconsin
National Guard. Fraternally he is connected with the Modern Woodmen and with
the Royal Highlanders and in strictly social lines is a member of the Inland Club.
For about thirteen years he has been a resident of Spokane and in that period he
has proven his worth as a business man and citizen, never neglecting private in-
terests for public affairs nor concentrating his attention so closely upon the former
that he neglects his obligations of citizenship.

E. TAPPAN TANNATT.

In making a selection of those men, sketches of whose lives should go to make up
the biographical portion of this work, the author has used great care to select none
but such as have in some measure left "footprints on the sands of time," or who
have, by their lives and labors, aided materially in making this the great center of
commercial, industrial and mining activity which it is today. In this connection
mention should be made of E. Tappan Tannatt, a civil and hydraulic engineer,
whose work has been of an important character not only in Spokane and the Inland
Empire, but also in Montana, in California and in Hawaii. He was born in Man-
chester, Massachusetts, September 16, 1864, his parents being General T. R. and
Elizabeth Foster (Tappan) Tannatt, the former a native of the state of New York,
and the latter of Manchester, Massachusetts. They now reside at No. 1311 Seventh
avenue in Spokane, and General Tannatt is retired. Their only daughter, Miriam
H., is the wife of Dr. C. K. Merriam, a retired physician of Spokane.

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Mr. Tannatt, wliosc name introduces this record, jiursucd a course in tlie Uni-
versity of Illinois and in Washington State College, being graduated with the de-
gree of Bachelor of Science and Electrical Engineer, He became connected with
engineering parties in the early develoi)iiient work of the Oregon Railway & Naviga-
tion Company, being thus engaged from 1881 until 188D on the line to Huntington.
He was also with the Oregon Improvement Company in the development of the
western country and later entered the University of Illinois. However, in 1886,
he returned to the nortliwest to take up engineering work and in 1891 was elected
county surveyor of Lntah county, Idaho, which position he filled for two years. He
also followed engineering in that state and for further training along professional
lines ent<,'red the \\';ishington State College at Pullman, where he spent three years,
being graduated in 1898 with the degree of B. S. E. E. He next went to Portland,
where he passed the ex.iniin.ition for lieutenant in tlie United States Volunteer En-
gineers. He was commissioned by President McKinley .-md aijjjroved by the senate
for important service in that connection, and at tiie close of tiie Spanish-Anierieaii
war he accepted a ])osition as engineer in charge of the civil departnu'iil of the
\Vaialu;i Agricultural Company at Honolulu. He served through the period of
development work covering two years and resigned to take a position as managing
engineer of the Oahu College Trustees. They were doing a large amount of en-
gineering development work, developing an addition to Honolulu, placing the city
water works and building an electric line, of which he had charge from its inception
to its com|)letion. He opened an engineer's office in Honolulu and engaged in dt^vel-
opment irrigation work on the islands, constructing the then largest dam and gravity
system in the Hawaiian group, at Waiamea and Waialua. Closing that work, Mr.
Tannatt returned to the United States and opened an engineer's office in the Em-
pire State building in Spokane. A year later, however, he accepted a position as
professor of civil engineering in the Montana State College and engineer in charge
of the Montana irrigation department of the experiment station. While there he
wrote a large number of bulletins on engineering topics and was the man who dis-
covered and reported upon the effect of alkali on Portland cement. At the end of
five years he returned to .Spok.me and opened offices in the Em))ire State building.
where he is now loe.-ited. He is president of the Jordan-Tannatt Engineering Com-
pany at Helena, Montana; also president of the Tannatt-Allcn Company, an en-
giiuering com]).iny of .S]«)kane. that makes a s])eeialty of hydraulic and irrigation
work witii contract to install the same. They have installed Jiumping plants for the
Spokane Brewing & Malting Company, the Blalock Fruit Company of Walla Walla,
and many smaller |)l;ints. Mr. Tannatt is personally carrying on consulting en-
gineering work and is consulting engineer for the city of Pomeroy and also the city
of Waitsburg.

His bulletin on the effect of .alkali iii)on Portland cement attracted world-wide
attention and resulted in the establishment of a plant for the manufacture of alkali-
proof Portland cement at Denver Colorado, by the Colorado Portland Cement Com-
pany. When he first issued his statement concerning alkali Mr. Tannatt was
subjected to much unkind criticism but the government today agrees with the facts
which he presented. He made over five thousand tests before he proved the truth
of his theory. The bulletin ])ublished by Professor Edwin Burke of the Montana
experiment station shows chemical reaction is now recognized as a fact. Cement
failures that were credited to poor work were shown to be due to the action of

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alkali on the cement and manufacturers and builders are now taking precaution
against failure from this cause. Sea water was also included in this discovery and
its action is identical with that of alkali.

While a member of the Second United States Engineering Corps Mr. Tannatt
was stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco and also at Honolulu and did much
work on the present Camp McKinley and also on the preliminary surveys at Pearl
harbor.

In 1890, at Farmington, Washington. Mr. Tannatt was married to Miss Vir-
ginia Carlton, a daughter of Captain J. F. Carlton, a Civil war veteran, now
residing at Kendrick, Idaho. Their four children are: Hazel, who is a gradu-
ate of the State Normal School at Cheney and is now teaching history and domestic
science at Reardon, Washington; Carlton, ^Miriam and Virginia, all in school.
The parents are members of the First Presbyterian church and Mr. Tannatt is
a teacher of a class of boys in the Sunday school, in the work of which he is
much interested. Fraternally he is a Mason, belonging to Pacific Lodge, No. 288,
at Honolulu. He is also connected with the United Spanish War Veterans and
in politics is a republican. He took an active part in politics in Idaho and was
elected county surveyor on the republican ticket. While in Hawaii he was much
interested in what is known as the home rule republican party and was instrumental
in the appointment of the senate investigating committee. He laid before senator
Mitchell the conditions and the report of the commission which was practically
the same as the letters written to Senator Mitchell upon the subject. Outside
the field of politics, however, Mr. Tannatt's most important public service has
been done. His discoveries concerning Portland cement and the engineering
projects \vith which he has been connected have constituted valuable and im-
portant elements in the progress and improvement in this section of the country.
His work is of far-reaching influence and value and entitles him to jjrominent
recognition as a citizen and civil engineer.

O. G. LABEREE.

Never courting notoriety nor |niblicity but (]uietly and persistently pursuing
his way with well defined ])lans and strong purpose. O. G. Laberee has reached
a notable position among the most ])rominent mining and railway men of the
northwest. His record needs no especial elaboration nor commendation; it sj^eaks
for itself for his labors have been an element in the utilization of the great nat-
ural resources of this section of the country and therefore the source of the coun-
try's development and prosperity. From each experience in life he has learned
the lesson therein contained.

Mr. Laberee belongs to that class of re])resentative and ambitious men who
have crossed the border from Canada into the United States where com])ctition
is greater but where advancement is more quickly secured. He was born on a farm
in Melbourne county in the province of Quebec in 1864. his parents being Ben-
jamin R. and Mary Jane (Wakefield) Laberee, the former of French Huguenot
and Irish lineage and the latter of English descent. The first member of the
Laberee family in America left France at the time of the persecution of the

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Hupui-nots and wi-iit to Ireland. He iiiarrit-d a dauglitir of tliat coiiiitry and
soiiif vcars afterward with his wife and two sons sailed in liis own vessel, loaded
with merchandise, for tlie new world, laiidin}; .-it or near Boston. Soon afterward
lie secured a lionieste.id in Massaeluisetts hut had not long heen a resident of New
England when both he and his wife nut death at the hands of the Indians. One
of the sons escaped but the other was ea|)tiiri(l by tin- red men and t.iken to Que-
bec, where he was lield as a prisoner for .about a year. He fin.ally escaped in the
winter and traveled through one hundred miles of wilderness before reaching a
settlement. At length, however, he arrived in K.astern 'rowiishi|)s, Com|)ton
countv, in the |)rovince of Quebec, where iiuinlurs of tin- I.alieree family have
since lived.

Thoroughness characterized O. (i. l.aberee in tin ae(]uir( mk iit iit an edueatiiPM
and has been one of his salient characteristics in Later life. .Vfter leaving the
high school he looked about him for a favorable business opening .and in the year
ISSt. when twenty years of age, decided to try his fortune on the Pacific coast,
tr.iveling westwanl with a carload of thoroughbred e.ittle over the Northern
Pacific Railroad, which was only ))artially coni])lete(l ,it that time. .\s .i cattle
breeder he became well known in the west but still more import.int interests were
to claim his attention as in the recognition of opi>ortunities he has extended his
efforts into the fields of mining and railroad building.

It was in the year 1895 that Mr. Laberee became a resident of Spok.ane. lie
liad .acquainted himself with the reports concerning the Roslyn mining camp of
British Columbia and after paying a visit thereto he , invested in several mining
properties of that district, including the California, Mascot and Eldorado, also
becoming a large owner of the Josie.' He was the first Canadian investor in prop-
erties of that district. He then returned to eastern Canada and it is admitted
that it was his influence which cau.sied jxi.-\rij; . other .prominent capitalists to pur-
chase mining interests at Roslyn and vicinity, jiarticularly the (ioodrum and Black-
stock interests, the investments of which included the War Eagle and Center Star,
while Governor Macintosh, also influenced by Mr. l.aberee, made investments for
the W'hilacre Wright .Syndicate.

Mr. I.aberce's judgment concerning the material resources of the northwest
has proven to be rem.arkably sound and his insight keen. After a visit made to
Boundary Creek, British C"olumbia, he purchased the Knob Hill mine .iiid .1 large
interest in the Old Ironsides, two of the ])rincipal ])ropertiis of the (ir.inby Con-
solidated Mining Com])any, these ])ro|)erties constituting the basis u|)oii which the
comi);inv was formed. He remained a stockholder In tin cDiiiiiMiiy for iii.uiy
vears and derived from his interests a most gr.itifying |)r()tll. Hi disposed of his
Roslyn interests in 1898, soon after the Knob Hill .and Old IriJiisides properties
were placed upon the market in eastern Canada. He was also the org.inizer of
the Mollie Gibson Mining Company which owns and is operating the .Mollie Gib-
son mine in the .Slok.ine country. At about the same time he purchased the Virtue
mine at Baker City, Oregon, which has a record of having jjaid over three million
dollars in dividends. He also became the owner of the Cumberland mine at .Silver
City. Id.iho. .and formed the Virtue Consolidated .Mining Comp.any with a c.ipit.il
of three million dollars, the stock of which was easily .sold to eastern investors
for Mr. I.aberee's name in connection with such properties had come to be re-
garded as a guarantee of their worth. His investments in 1899 included the |)ur-

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chase of a half block of ground between Coeur d'Alene avenue and Third avenue,
fronting Coeur d'Alene Park in Spokane, whereon he began the erection of his
palatial residence which was completed in 1900 at a cost of one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars.

He became in 1901 active in the organization of the International Coal &
Coke Company, owning coal lands at Coleman, Alberta, and through his repre-
sentation Canadian capitalists were induced to purchase the controlling interests.
Mr. Laberee, however, has remained as a large shareholder of the company which
for several years past has been paying regular dividends. After the formation
of that company and the sale of much of its stock he joined Andrew Laidlaw in
the purchase of fifty-two thousand acres of coal land situated in the Crow's Nest
Pass district fifty miles north of ^lichel, British Columbia. Again he was in-
strumental in inducing the investment of eastern capital in the organization of the
Imperial Coal & Coke Company, capitalized for four million, five hundred thou-
sand dollars. After disposing of his interests in that connection in 1907, Mr.
Laberee secured control of the Pincher Creek Coal Mining Company, owning
properties two and a half miles from the town of Pincher Creek, Alberta. Since
he has secured controlling interest in this company he has steadily prosecuted
development work with the result that the company is now ready to begin a pro-
duction that will place it on a steady dividend-paying basis. The controlling in-
terest in the corporation is held by Mr. Laberee and R. D. Miller, also of Spokane.

Mr. Laberee has in connection wth railway interests become even more widely
known. In 1909 he was appointed receiver of the Alaska Central Railway Com-
pany on the request of the bond-holders who had commenced foreclosure proceed-
ings. This is a railroad project from Resurrection Bay to the Matanuska coal
fields and the Yukon river. When Mr. Laberee assumed change as receiver only
fifty miles of road had been completed. He added to this twenty-one miles, giv-
ing general oversight to the construction work, so that the line is now seventy-one
miles in length, and in less than a year he had successfully wound up the busi-
ness of the company with credit to himself and satisfaction to all interested.

Directly after the sale of the Alaska Central Railway Company Mr. Laberee
incorporated the Alaska Northern Railway Company under the laws of the state
of Washington with a capital of thirty million dollars, and with head offices in
Seattle. This company purchased the Alaska Central Railway from the bond-
holders and is now awaiting development concerning the government's attitude
in relation to Alaska ere taking further steps to build the road. However, the
company keeps the part of the line now- in existence in good repair and operates
it for about eight months in the year. At one time Mr. Laberee was an extensive
stockholder in the Washington Water Power Company. His present connections
are with the Pincher Creek Coal Mining Company and the Alaska Northern Rail-
way Company. Of both of these he is serving as president and of the latter he
is also general manager. He is also an investor in a large number of Alaska
gold and copper properties. Indeed if it were known he has been the moving
spirit in consummating many important business deals and operations which are
now accorded to others. As previously stated, however, he works quietly, finding
his reward in the joy of accomplishing what he undertakes. For intricate and in-
volved business problems he finds ready and correct solution and with almost
intuitive prescience seems to grasp every point in the case, coordinating all forces
so as to produce a harmonious, unified and resultant whole.

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On till' 19tli of August, 1887, -Mr. Labtrce was united in marriage to Miss
Rose Clark of Olyiupia, Washington, and they have two ehildren, Ben R. and
Gladys. Those who meet Mr. Laberee in social conneetions find him an enter-
taining, genial, soeial gentleman. He is popular in the membership of the Lamb's,
Club of New York city, the Spokane Club and tile Siiokane Country Club, and in
the Arctic Club and Rainier Club of Seattle, Washington. .\n analyzatioii of his
life work shows him to be a most forceful man of ready resources. He has a
keen eye that seems to see to the very center of possibilities and to grasp every
detail of a situation, yet he says little about what he has aceomplished and works
as quietly as if he were engaged upon some project of minor importance.

,IA.Mi:.S C. HROAI).

.laines C* Broad, a contractor largely engaged on piiiilii- work. (lis|)l.iys in his
business connections marked executive ability and keen insiglit. eonil)itu(l with a
thorough knowledge of all that pertains directly to his chosen Held of labor. He
was born in England. October 19, 186;>, the only .son of William and Maria Broad,
wlio were also natives of that country, where the mother still resides. The father
died in 1866 and -Mrs. Broad afterward became the wife of Thomas Pierce, bv
whom she had six children: William, Thomas, Albert ,iiul Bessie, .-ill residents of
Spokane; .\nnie. who is tlii' wife of .Toliii Toms, also of this eitv : .-iiid Carrie, living
in England.

In the public schools of his native country .James C. Broad pursued his educa-
tion and first became connected with mining in Cornwall, England. He afterward
engaged in the buteluring business for a year and in 1881. then .1 youth of nineteen,
crossed the Atlantic and made his way to Chicago, where In- conducted a butchering
business for two years. He went to British Columbia at tin- time of the building of
the Canadian Pacific Railrojid and there continued for ;i year, after which he spent
the succeeding six months in Chicago. He next went to Omaha. Xebra.ska. where
he remained for three months and spent a half year in Kansas City before liis re-
moval to Telluride. Colorado. He was there engaged in mining until he eanie to
Spokane. Here he began general contracting and has continued in tliis pLiee to
the present time. For about three years, from 1889 until 189'.i. he was engaged on
contract work for the \\'ashington Water Power C()m|)any, being thus emjiloyed at
the time it was consolidated with the Edison Kieetrie Illuminating Company. Me
did construction work for that corporation and also did the eonstruetion work for
the .\rlington Heights .Street Railw.iy Company and the City P.ark Transit Com-
p;iiiy in the building of an electric railway. For the past fifteen years he has been
Largely eng.aged in the execution of city contracts, building w.'iterworks. sewers and
doing street grading. He put in the north side force mains .and a twenty-eight-foot
force ni;ii 11 from tlie pumping station to I)i\isioii street. He .ilso frradecj Seveiilli
avenue, .Maple, Ash, Walnut, Perry .•md Nora streets. In sewer work he built the
.sewer for No. 1- district for seven miles; in No. a district in the fifth ward, three
miles; No. 7 district, in the first ward, three miles; also the sewers in Second, Fourth
ond Fifth avenues, ,Itfferson street, Sprague and Gr.ind avenues, McClellan street.
Twenty-sixth street. Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Sixteenth streets. Wall and How-

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ard streets, Cataldo avenue, Washington street, Spofford avenue, Maxwell, Nora.
Sinto, Shar}3e, Stevens, Dean, Gardiner, Boone, Kalispell, Xormandy, Atlantic,
Montgomery^ Mansfield and Mission streets. He put in the drainage in Brown's
addition for about six miles and also the Cannon Hill drainage for about five miles.
He also installed the sewer system at Moscow, Idaho, extending for twenty miles ;
the waterworks at Potlatch ; the waterworks at Davenport; and the waterworks at
Wilbur. Mr. Broad is also interested in the Snowstorm Mining & Milling Com-
pany of which he is a director. This property is located in Idaho and is now mak-
ing shipments. He is also interested in the Rambler-Cariboo in British Columbia
and the Stewart in Idaho. He is a freeholder and is one of Spokane's foremost citi-
zens who has witnessed much of its growth and progress. He was residing here
during the time of the great fire in 1889 and recalls many interesting details of that
disaster.

Fraternally Mr. Broad is a prominent Mason, holding membership in the lodge,
chapter, council, commandery and consistory, also in the Mj'stic Shrine and the
Order of the Eastern Star. He likewise belongs to the Spokane Athletic Club and
politically he is an active republican who recognizes the obligations as well as the
privileges of citizenship and strives to advance the public welfare through the adop-
tion of political principles that are permanent factors in good government. His
business interests, his political activities, his Masonic connections, have all brought
him into prominence as a leading citizen of Spokane and in an analyzation of his
life record it is found that his success has its root in close application, thorough
preliminary training and promptness and reliability in the execution of his con-
tracts. Such a man naturally enjoys ))ublic confidence and wins the higii regard
and warm esteem of his fellowmen.

ALBERT HELD.

Albert Held, a Spokane architect, with offices in the Realty building, was born
at New Ulm, Minnesota, March 2.5. 1866, a son of Albert and Christine (Stupp)
Held, of that city. The father was a contractor and builder and still makes his
home there. The son pursued his education in the public schools and in the Uni-
versity of Minnesota, which he attended for two years, pursuing the technical
course. He then followed his calling as a draughtsman in various places in Minne-
sota and when the disastrous Sjiokane fire occurred in the fall of 1889 he realized
that there would be much building in the city and opened an office here and has
since occupied a leading position in the profession in the Inland Empire. He
designed the Holly-Mason building — the first real fire]iroof structure in Spokane,
— the Palace department store, the Home Telephone building, the North Central
high school, the Marshall- Wells Company storehouse, the Realt\f building, the ter-
minal station and all the work on the Inland Empire system. He was also the
architect of the new gas works, the Centennial Mills, St. Luke's Hospital, the
State Veterinary Hospital and the entire interior of Sacred Heart Hospital above
the third floor, and among Spokane's fine apartment houses he designed the new
Knickerbocker apartments for Graham B. Dennis, the finest ever erected in the
far west, and also the San Marco and Breslin apartments. Among the early resi-

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denccs which were built after designs that he made were those of James Clark, C.
H. Reeves, E. D. Sanders and William F. Zinimermann, and he was also the arclii-
tect of the Webster and l.ineohi sehools. In addition to his profession he is a
director of the Exchange National Bank.

On the inh of Oetober, 190a. in Spokane, Mr. Held was married lo .Mrs.
Kate C. Logan, a daughtiT of I. T. and .Mi linde C. Uenliam, of this eity.

In ])olities .Mr. Held is independent, nor has he ever been an office seeker but
reeentlv has hitn appointed a park commissioner. He is a prominent member of
tile t'liaml)er of Commeree and in tiie sumnur of l'.»ll represented Spokane and
the state of Washington on the Hoston Cliamber of Commerce ottieial tour of Eu-
rope for the purjiose of creating an inti-rest in tlic old world in the fiftli congress
of the Intern.itioiial Cluunber of Connnerec to In In Id in Ho.ston. in l!M'2. Mr.
Held belongs to Imperial Lixlge, No. .'it. I. O. O. 1 .. to the Spokane Chili .md
is a life member of tlie Spokane .\mateur .\tliletie ( hd>. He was one of a com
mittee of fifteen of tlie Sj^kane Club who acquired the site and assisted in rais-
ing the funds to erect tlie new elubliouse. Evidences of iiis skill and ability are
seen on all sides in Spokane and with tile u))building of the city tiiat lias sprung
into existence since tlie time of the fire he has been closely associated.

FRITZ .MARSCHANTE.

Fritz .Marscliante is |)ro])ri(tor of tlie I'aeifie Hotel and is e(iually well kmnvii
in financial and mining circles, being a heavy stockholder in some of the leading
mining companies operating in the northwest. He was born in .Strassburg, Ger-
many, January 29, I871-, and his parents, John and .\nn.i .M.irie (Hoffman)
Marschante, were also natives of that city, where they still reside, the father being
now retired from active business. He is of French descent and a rei)resentativc
of .1 prominent f;iniily. He served as a soldier under the ein))eror Napoleon III
and has various mementos in recognition of his br.-ivery and loyalty. He was on
active duty much throughout the time of his eonnection with the armj' and was a
iion-eoinmissioiied olfieer. In days of peace he devoted his time as wine grower
and dealer and was the owner of large vineyards until his substantial success en-
abled him to retire from .-letive life. His wife, too, belongs to .i leading fam-
ily of southern Gerinaiiy. her |xo)>le being at one time the richest in that p.irl uf
till- ciiuntrv- .-md ownrrs of l.irt;i- forests. Micli.iel .md Charles Marschante,
brothers of I'rit/, .M.irseliaiite. are still residents of (iirm.iny and have been sol-
diers in the .■iriny. The only daughter of the family who is living in America is
Louise, now the widow of Xietor Dessert, and a resident of .Spokane. The other
d;iiigliter. M.irv. is the wife of Cleorge Entzminger and they inaki' their liomi- in
Germany.

In the public schools of his native city I'ritz Marschante pursued his educa-
tion to the age of sixteen years, when he came to the United States, arriving in
Spokane in 1890. Here he first secured employment in the Pacific Hotel and lias
occupied nearlv every position in connection with the c-onduet of the hostelry of
which he is now the pri)|)rietor. In 190,S he secured a lease on the building and
has since been conducting the hotel with excellent success, making it one of the

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pojjular liouses of the city, to which is accorded an extensive patronage. Aside
from this Mr. Marschante is interested in the Traders National Bank of Spokane
and is widely known as a representative of mining interests. He was one of the
promoters of the Jack Waitc ^Mining Company, of which he is a director, lie and
his associates jiurchasing for two hundred and fifty thousand dollars the property
which lies in the Coeur d'Alene mining district and comprises three claims and a
fraction. This is a silver lead property which is listed and shipments are made
to International, Utah ; and to Salida, Colorado. The company is capitalized for
one million, five hundred thousand dollars, and sold one million, four hundred
thousand shares. No treasury stock, however, is offered now. The present officers
of the company are: Robert Sheffels, president; J. P. Schroeder, vice president;
and Albert A. Piller, secretary-treasurer.

In addition to his connection with the Jack Waite Mining Company. Jlr.
Marschante is the vice president of the Bear Top Orofino Consolidated Mining
Company and was one of the promoters of the Orofino, which merged with the Bear
Top, making a group of twenty-one claims. They are shipping four hundred and
fifty tons per month at the present time and the output is constantly on the in-
crease. This is a lead silver property located in the Coeur d'Alene district and the
officers of the company are: Dr. George Rohrer, president; F. ^larschante. vice
president; and Joe N. Thenes, secretary-treasurer. Mr. ^larschante is still in-
terested in the Black Horse mine, of which he was at one time a director. This
is also a lead silver property in the Coeur d'Alenes and there are nine claims in
the group. He is likewise interested in several other mining ventures and in addi-
tion he owns a section of land in Stevens county, which is a hay farm under cul-
tivation. Into industrial circles he has also extended his efforts, being now a
stockholder and the vice president of the Crescent Woodenware & Box Manufactuf-
ing Company, which is a profitable enterprise, manufacturing all kinds of wooden-
ware and boxes. Its officers are: Reinhard ^Martin, president and treasurer; Fritz
Marschante, vice president; and Meyer Rosenberg, secretary and manager. The ex-
tent and importance of the business interests of Mr. Marschante indicates some-
thing of his ability, his enterprise and his initiative spirit.

On the 19th of October, 1902, in Spokane, Mr. Marschante was united in mar-
riage to Miss Florence La Pray, a representative of one of the oldest white fam-
ilies of Stevens county, AVashington. Her father, Joseph La Pray, located in that
county in 1859 and built the La Pray toll bridge twenty-five miles down the river.
In pioneer times he hauled freight, using several teams in this way between Walla
Walla and Colville. Mr. and Mrs. Marschante are the parents of two children, a
son and daughter, Fritz and Clarion.

Mr. Marschante is a freeholder of Spokane and in politics is an active re-
publican, representing his party at different times in state conventions and doing
all in his power to promote its growth and insure its success. He belongs to the
Ancient Order of Red Men and the Foresters of America, also to the Inland Club
and to the Chamber of Commerce. While his business activities have been of
constantly growing importance, he has found time to cooperate in public meas-
ures for the general benefit of the community and his efforts on the whole have
contributed to the progress and upbuilding of this section of the state. His rec-
ord furnishes a notable example of a self-made man, as from the age of sixteen
years he has been dependent upon his own resources, working his way upward by

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nitans of iiidcfatigaMi- industry and unfaltfring dfterniination. In every position
wliicli lie tilkd lit' proved liis worth and gradually came to a place where he was
able to control important interests. From that time his efforts have been of con-
stantly broadening scope and he is recognized now as a man of force in the busi-
ness and mining circles of the northwest.

EDWAHl) .(. ROBERTS.

Edward ,1. Hdbtrts. gcmral sujxriiitcudint nf tiir .Spokam- Iiitfniatii)ii.il R.iil-
way Company, is one of the prominent civil engineers of tin nortliwcst. luiiijf
thoroughly familiar with the great seiintific |)rinei))l<s which uiuhrlie his |)ro-
fcssion and with the active work incident to the various departments of civil en-
gineering. Hi- has always been ))rompted by i.uul.ililr ambition and the Iiigh idial
of service whieii he placed before himself has been reached. Throughout his life
he has been identified with the Missouri valley country or the far west. He was
born on ;i farm in Columbia county, Wisconsin, September 9, 1857. His parents.
Ev.an \\. and Elizabeth (Williams) Roberts, were long identified with agricultural
interests there. L'])on the old homestead tlie son was reared, being afforded the
opjx)rtunity of supplementing liis early education, acquired in the district schools
of his native county, by study in Ri])on College of Ri))on. Wisconsin. Following
his gradu.ation from tliat institution, in 1880. he turned his attention to r.ailroading
and througliout his ( ntire lift- has directed his efforts in this broad br.iiuh of labor.
His first ))osition was that of axman on the ('hieago, Milwaukee. St. I'.iul and
Omaha Railroad, but the following year, in 1881, he came west with the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company, then engaged in construction work and in locating crews.
He made his headquarters at Glendive, Montana, and was first employed as a
Icvelcr but .afterward became assistant construction engineer and subsequently
locating engineer. In 1883 he went to the Canadian Pacific Railroad and aided in
locating their line through the .Selkirk mountains. In 1881- he was in charge of the
location and construction of that road, continuing his work on the eoni))letion of the
main line until the latter part of 1885. In the succeeding winter he was locating en-
gineer with tile .St. Paul & Duluth Railroad and in 1887 was a])i)ointed chief
engineer of construction in charge of all surveys .and construction on an extension of
the St. Paul. Minnea|)olis & Manitoba, now tlie (Jreat Northern Railro.id. from Mi-
not. North Dakota, to Cireat Falls. Mont.ma. The building of this r.iilroad extiiision
of five hundred and fifty miles in six months was tlie record for rapid railway con-
struction in the United States. At that time Mr. Ruherts was a young ni.in of l)ut
twentv-nine ye.ars yet he conilileted tlie loiigi st stretch of r.iilroad in the shortest
time of anyone who had undertaken .i siiiiil.ir work. His jilans were well formu-
lated, the work carefully systematized and the results achieved brought to him the
attention of railway builders and men throughout the country-.

Mr. Rolierts" connection with .S|>okane dates from 1888, in which year he visited
tlie city and made the survey for the Spokane & Eastern from Davenport to the
Coliniibia river. The following year he took iqi his permanent abode here and
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and has since been associated with Mr. Corbin in all of his enterprises. Among
the roads which they have built are the Nelson & Fort Shepherd^ in British Col-
umbia; the Columbia & Red Mountain Railroad; and the Spokane International
Railroad. After Mr. Corbin sold the Spokane Falls & Northern, Mr. Roberts was
made general manager of the Sweeny mines, in the Coeur d'Alcne district. These
included the mines that were afterward consolidated under the name of the Federal
Mining Company and Mr. Roberts became the first general manager. At this
writing, in 1911, he is general superintendent for the Spokane International Rail-
way Company ; the Corbin Coke & Coal Company, of British Columbia ; president
of the Union Iron Works of Spokane ; and a director of the Exchange National
Bank and of the Union Trust & Savings Bank.

Mr. Roberts was married on the 13th of December, 1883, to Miss Mary Tracy,
a daughter of J. M. and Rebecca (Davis) Tracy, of Liverpool, England. Her
f'atlier was a noted railroad contractor and took a prominent part in the construc-
tion of the Siberian Transcontinental Railway. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts now have
five living children: Edward J., Jr.. of Corbin, British Columbia; William T., a
civil engineer of Spokane; John A., a student of this city; Marian Elizabeth; and
Daniel Corbin. One son, Paul, was drowned in October, 1910, when twenty-three
years of age. The family reside at No. 1923 First avenue. Mr. Roberts has never
been interested in politics nor is he identified with any fraternal organizations. He
belongs, however, to the Spokane Club and has many friends in its membership.
His ability and the importance of his business connections have brought him into
prominent identification with the development and upbuilding of the northwest.

DAVID P. JENKINS.

There came to the northwest in an early day men of prescience, who were able
to recognize something of what the future had in store for this great and growing
western country. Recognizing the advantages due to situation and natural re-
sources, they exemplified their faith and hope in their works and upon that
foundation builded their fortunes. Among the strongest of the enterprising men
who saw in Spokane opportunities for the future, David P. Jenkins was num-
bered. In the years which have since followed he has not only gained prom-
inence and success for himself but has also contributed in notable measure to the
upbuilding and progress of the city of Spokane, and his name is indeed an hon-
ored one here and his work will remain as a monument for generations to come.

David P. Jenkins was born on a farm near Mount Pleasant, Jefferson county,
Ohio, August 25, 1823, his parents being Israel and Elizabeth (Horsman) Jen-
kins. The father was a native of Virginia but was an orthodox Quaker, and as his
religious belief and principles were in direct opposition to slavery, he left home in
early manhood and started on the trail over the Alleghany mountains, crossing
the Ohio river at Zane's Landing into a free territory. He bought land and
planned for the building of a cabin, after which he returned to Virginia and fur-
ther completed arrangements for having a home of his own by his marriage. Two
years later he brought his wife to his claim in Ohio and as the years passed
became a prosperous farmer. By his first marriage he had eight children, of whom

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David P. Jenkins was tlic youngest, and by a seeond ni.irri.ij;i- the ii' was liorn
one son.

It was upon the old lionic farm in Oliio that David P. .Knkins was reared, and
the common schools of the neighborhood atVorded him his educational privileges,
supplemented by a course in the Mount Pleasant Seminary, a Quaker institution.
He took uj) the study of law when eighteen years of age in the ortiee of (ieiieral
Samuel Stokely, of .Steubenville, Ohio, being there a fellow student with Samuel
Wilson, afterward a distinguished lawyer of .San Prancisco. He completed his
legal studies in the Law School of Cincinnati and in the winter of 181-t was ad-
mitted to the bar, after which he engaged in practice for some time in Cincinnati.
Subsequently he was located at Hennepin, Illinois, and at La .S.ille. lliat st.-ite.
and was making satisfactory progress in bis profession wIk ii the Civil war liroki-
out. Governor Yates without his knowledge or const nt ei)iiiniissioned him major
of the First Illinois Cavalry, which was the first cavalry regiment organized west
of the AUegbanv mountains. Putting aside all personal and jirofessional con-
siderations he entered the service and was with his regiment until it disbanded in
186'.i, when he returned to Illinois. The governor tiu'n authorized him to assist
in recruiting the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry, of which he was commissioned lieu-
tenant colonel and during the greater part of the succeeding three years he was
in command of the regiment and took part in ni.uiy of the most important en-
gagements and events of the war until after the surrender of GeiiiTal .his, pli R.
.Johnston, when, at his request, lie was discharged from the service.

(Jn again entering the legal profession Mr. .Jenkins ])ractie((l for three years
in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was afterward located for a time in Logans))ort, In-
diana, and in Georgetown, Colorado. He came to. \V;>shington at the suggestion
of Major General Milroy, who at that time was United States Indian agent for
the territory, and for six years thereafter was a resident of Seattle. The reports
which reached him concerning eastern Washington, es])ecially in connection with
the ap])roaching conijiletion of the Northern Pacific -Railway, led him in 1879
to visit this part of the state. He proceeded up the Columbia river and thence
overland and settled in Spokane, where he became owner of one hundred and
fifty-seven acres of valuable land, on which be built a hmiu . thus being estab-
lished as one of the principal property owners at the beginning of the development
of the city. His keen sagacity enabled him to recognize the i)Ossibilities here and
a])preciating something of what the futuri had in store for this great and grow-
ing western country, he cast in his lot with Spokane's settlers and has since been
an active contributor to its progress and improvement. His homestead covered
the area eomjirised within the boundaries of what .iri now Howard and Cedar
streets and extending from the Spokane river northward to a ])oint beyond Malloii
avenue. Out of this district he gave to the city the site of the ))re^eMt eoiirt-
house. comprising a full city block. He also gave the gro\nid for the old S])okane
College but this reverted to him when the school passed out of existence from
lack of support. He also gave the ground for the Plymouth Congregational church
.and parsonage at the corner of Adams and Mallon avenue, although be was not
a member of the church. His daughter. Mrs. Rue. however, attends that church.
The .Jenkins Institute, which he establislied. has already had liberal sujjjiort from
him and )>roii.il)ly will receive still more in the future. This schcwl w.as founded
bv Colonel .Jiiikins .iiid meets .1 111 (d in (diu itional tr.iiniiig. It offers voealional
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rourses, because young men must be specially trained to make their way in the
world. It is the object of the institute to make its students efficient both in skill
and character and to this end an excellent teaching force has been secured, all
being men of experience, who are experts in their various lines and who inspire
as well as instruct their pupils. Colonel Jenkins gave to the school a permanent
endowment fund of fifty thousand dollars and the project is one dear to his heart.
Colonel Jenkins has always taken a great interest in the Young :Men's Christian
Association and the Jenkins Institute has back of it the spirit of that organiza-
tion in its attempt to surround boys at the critical and formative period of their
lives with such influences and aids as ivill develop a robust physical, mental and
moral manhood.

For a number of years Colonel Jenkins maintained a large farm at Chewelah,
Stevens county, and there gave the land on which to erect a high school, which
has been called the Jenkins high school. He also made a gift of five thousand dol-
lars to establish a school of domestic science, with the proviso that the city or
other citizens raise a similar amount.

On the 28th of November, 1849, Colonel Jenkins was united in marriage at
Granville, Illinois, to Miss Hannah Lobdell. the third daughter of George A. and
Almira Austin (Preston) Lobdell, of that place. Mrs. Jenkins died in Ohio, in
July, 1879. They had three children: Annie M., who was born in Hennepin, Illi-
nois, and died in La Salle, that state, in 1858; George M., who was born in Hen-
nepin, and died in Spokane in 1901; and Emma P., who was born in La Salle,
Illinois, and is the wife of William H. Rue, who came from Englishtown, New
Jersey, and is now a resident of Spokane. By her marriage there are two daugh-
ters, Annie and Mabel Rue. The former is the wife of Charles D. Robinson, of
Spokane, and they have two children, Frances and Dorothy. The younger daugh-
ter, Mabel, resides with her mother at No. 191 i Ninth avenue in Spokane.

Colonel Jenkins is now in his eighty-ninth year, and while no longer an
active factor in the business world, the "precious prize of keen mentality" is
yet his and he still feels a deep interest in the world's progress and what is
being accomplished. He has ever been a public-spirited and loyal citizen of
Spokane, contributing in large measure to the various projects and movements
for its ujibuilding and one need but review his history to know how sincere and
helpful an interest he has taken in the work of general advancement. His name is
inseparably interwoven with the records of Spokane and he certainly deserves
mention as one of its upbuilders. His life has ever been faultless in honor, fear-
less in integrity and stainless in reputation, and thus he has come to old age
with the high respect of all with whom he has been brought in contact.

JULES LYLE PRICKETT.

In the business career of Jules Lyle Prickett, now a prominent representative
of mining interests in Spokane, all days have not been equally bright. Indeed he
has seen the gathering of storm clouds which have threatened disaster and has
met the force of the financial storm yet, undeterred by this, he has with resolute
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upward until lit- has rtaclKil a Iiifili plan.- .)f allliu-iicf. His riconl is another proof
of tlif fact tliat the west oflFtrs almost bomulliss opportunitit-s to tht- man of deter-
mination who is not afraid of work.

He was liorn in Edwardsvill,-. Illinois, Ajiril 18, 18rj->. and is a son of John
A. iiid Elizabeth M. (Baernsbath) I'rielutt, the former a prominent hanker and
business man of Edwardsville, where he conducted the private bank of J. A.
Priekett & Son and also operated a flour mill having a daily capacity of one
thousand barrels. He had served as captain of a company in the Mexican war and
was severely wounded at the battle of Bucna Vista, having been carried off the
field in the same ambulance with Jefferson Davis. He lived, however, to enjoy
many years of business activity and prosperity, his death occurring in 1897, while
his wife survived until 1909, also passing away in Edwardsville. They were the
parents of two sons and three daughters: Jules L.; Harris E.. now of Seattle;
.Minnie, the wife of Cyrus Happy, of Spokane; Jessie, the wife of W. W. Green-
wood, of Seattle; and Clara, the wife of W. H. Jones, of Edwardsville. Illinois.

In the public schools of his native city Jules I.. Priekett pursued his early
education and aftenvard went to Germany, where he attended the technical schools
of Darmstadt. When his education was completed he returned to the United
States and joined his father in the banking business, remaining at Edwardsville
until 1888, when he came to Sjiokanc, where he also became a factor in banking
circles. He was a director and the second heaviest stockholder in the First National
Bank of Spokane, of which James N. Glover was the president and the jjrincipal
stockholder. Mr. Priekett also organized and became the largest stockholder of
the Spokane Savings Bank and served as its cashier. These institutions collapsed
in the financial i)anic of 1S9,S. Mr. Priekett losing every dollar that he had. The
Spokane Savings Bank paid the depositors in full, but ^Slr. Priekett did not realize
a j)enny on his holdings. He afterward turned his attention to mining interests
and was the secretary for a inimbcr of years of the Cariboo mine in British Co-
liniiliia and one of its stockholders, which venture led him to become interested in
iii.uiy (illii r mining jiroperties. He has also been actively connected with busi-
ness projects of S])okane. He was one of the original incorporators and sUx-k-
holders of the Washington Water Power Company and acted as director thereof
for a number of years. His keen sagacity enables him to usually foretell the out-
come of any business situation and on the whole his life has been crowned with
success that places him now with the substantial residents of Spokane, his labors
contributing to the development and material prosperity of the northwest as well
as to his individual interests.

-Mr. Priekett resides at No. 8'2;j Seventh avenue with ,in interesting littli-
family. He was married September 28, 1892, to Miss Mary Estellc Sherlock, of
Portland, Oregon, who is a daughter of .Samuel and Rose .Sherlock, pioneer rcsi-
(lints of that city. They have three children: Lois Elizabeth, .M.ary Estt'lle and
Jules Lyle, Jr.

Mr. Priekett belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of RIks, holding mk ni-
bership in Lodge No. 9 of St. Louis. He is also alliliated with the Knights of
Pythias and he belongs to the Spokane Country Club and was one of the organizers
and for three terms the jiresidrnt of the .Spokane Club. He votes with the re-
pubiiean i>arty but aside from this is not active in ])olitics. The concentration of
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in the control and development of his interests his record contradicts the old adage
that opportunity knocks but once and proves the fact which every individual should
recognize — that every day and every hour holds its opportunity and that the faith-
ful performance of the duty that lies nearest at hand fits one for the duties of suc-
ceeding days. Undeterred by failure and bj- obstacles, he resolutely set his face
toward the goal of success and has made a good record in the race of life.

CYRUS KNAP? MERRIAM, M. D.

The progressive spirit which lias always actuated Dr. Cyrus Knapp ilerriam
in the practice of his profession has made him the pioneer in introducing advanced
methods. He is the first in Spokane to utilize antitoxin in the treatment of
diphtheria, and many other tangible evidences of his progressive spirit might be
cited.

Dr. Merriam wa.s born in Houlton, Maine, in 1848, a son of Lewis and Mary
Ann (Foss) Merriam. The Merriam family was established in America about
1848, and on the other side of the Atlantic the ancestry can be traced back to
1400. The present form of the name is a corruption of Meryhm, or Meryham and
the family seat was at Hadlow, County Kent, England. Representatives of the
name in America participated in the Revolutionary war and members of the
Merriam family were publishers of Webster's dictionary. Dr. Merriam's boyhood
days were spent ujwn a farm and in his father's sawmill, only a portion of each
year being given to the attainment of an education. In his early boyhood he
picked wool on the farm for the manufacture of garments in the family mill. At
length the farm was sold and the family removed two miles distant, where stood a
sawmill which the father had built on the north branch of the Meduxnekeag. This
was sold in 1861 and the family again located on a farm. Three of the children
of the household responded to the country's call during the Civil war and others
started out to establish homes for themselves. It was not until 1871 that Dr.
Merriam had opportunity' of supplementing his early education by study in Colby
University at Watervile, Maine, where he became a member of the Delta Kappa
Epsilon fraternity. He earned the expenses for his first term by river driving
during the previous spring, having charge of a crew of men. It was only after a
severe struggle in order to meet the expenses of his college course that he was gradu-
ated in 1875, winning the Bachelor of Arts degree. Seven years later his alma
mater conferred upon him the Master of Arts degree in recognition of the excellent
original work which he had done in the meantime. Most of the expense of his
university course was met by teaching during the vacations, yet he always says
that he owes much to the kindly advise and financial aid of an older brother who
was then an officer and is now a retired major general of the United States army.
For some time his study and teaching alternated. He became sub-master in the
Oliver Grammar School and teacher of penmanship in all the grammar schools of
Lawrence, Massachusetts, and while thus engaged pursued a course of reading un-
der Dr. Chamberlin of that city. During the winter of 1876 and 1877 he was high-
school teacher in Rockport, Maine, and his earnings at that point enabled him to
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the following summer under Dr. Burnliam, a prominent surgeon of Lowell, Massa-
chusetts, and also had the benefit of Dr. Benoit's instruction, but completed liis
medical education in the medical department of the University of the City of
New York, now Columbia College, from which he was graduated in February,
1879. W'liile in that institution he received private instruction in pliysical diagnosis
from Professor A. L. Loomis, and in surgery from Professor John B. Darby, earn-
ing high commendation from both for aptitude and skill. His first year's prac-
tice was in partnership with Dr. Benoit and his income for the twelve months
barely met his expenses. At the end of tliat time he was ap])ointed acting assistant
surgeon of the L'nited States army and on the ISth of March. 1880, was assigned
temporarily to duty at Vancouver Barracks, in what w.is then the territory of
Washington. For eight years he was connected with tlic I'liitcd States troo])s in
the departujent of the Columbia, and was frequently in tin- field with soldiers
wlio were directed to look after the welfare of the friendly Indi.'ins as well as to
curb tile renegades of Chief Moses' and Chief .loseiih's bands .-ind the Kalispells,
In this connection Dr. Merriam was stationed at different times at Camp Chelan,
White Bluffs, Fort Colville, Fort Coeur d'Alene (now Fort Sherman) and at Fort
S|M)kane. Much of the time he was post surgeon and was highly complimented
by Surgeon General John Moore, U. S. A,, for efficient work and care in the treat-
ment of critical cases. He learned many valuable lessons on the frontier and his
work ag.iin jjroved the truth of the old .idage that "Necessity is the mother of in-
vention." Among other things he improvised a rawhide jacket splint wHth a de-
tachable jury mast for supporting the head in cases of Pott's disease of tlic ver-
tebral eolunin, wliieli .■idiiiirably met the requirements and possessed the (Icsir.ible
<|ualities of strength, lightness and durability. He witnessed many of the events
of pioneer life brought about through the lawlessness that so largely existed on the
frontier, one of his early unpleasant experiences being the witnessing of the hang-
ing at Colville, in 1881 or 1882, of an Indian who had killed a saloon keeper. Dr.
Merriam having been appointed as medical officer to determine when life became
extinct.

Dr. Merriam severed his connection with the army in December, 1887, and lo-
e.-itid in .Sjiokane. where he has been very successful in building up a desirable
practice. He was one of tlie founders of the S])okaiie County .Medical Society
and served as its secretary for the first two j'cars. He also took )).irt in the org.'iii-
iz.itioii of the Washington State Medical Society, over which he ))resided as ))resi-
(li lit 111 1 SilO .'ind 1891. He is likewise a member of the American Medicjil Asso-
eiatioTi. In additinii to .i large private practice lie lias for eight years served on
the st.-itf of the .Sacred Heart Hospital of Spokane but for many years has devoted
Ills energies almost exclusively to his profession and lias long ranked among the
leading physicians of the coast.

In ,hine, 190."). in Sjiokane, Dr. Merriam was united in marriage to Miss .Miriam,
the onlv daughter of (ieneral and Mrs. Thomas R. Tannatt. Her father was one
■ >f the pioneers of the northwest, prominently known in this section of the country.
Dr. and Mrs. Merriam have one daughter, Elizabeth Tannatt. Theirs is a hos-
pit.ible home, its good cheer being greatly enjoyed by many friends. He is also
a freeholder in Spokane and has been in the mining business since 1896, being an
officer in several mining corporations, his interests lying in the Elk City district
of Idaho, in Old Mexico, .-ind in British Columbi.'i. In politics he is a republican

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but has never taken an active part in the work of the party. He has, however,
been deeply interested in the welfare and progress of the northwest and his co-
operation can alwaj's be counted upon as an asset in Spokane's advancement and
iinjjrovement. Yet, preeminently he is a physician and one whose higli ideals of
j>rofessional service have gained for liim a ])rominent place among the pliysicians
and surgeons of Spokane.

EDGAR F. GRAVES.

The remarkable development of the northwest deserves to rank witli the seven
wonders of the world. Men of the east with all the culture and training of the
older section of the country have recognized the almost limitless possibilities of
the Pacific coast district and have come here to utilize the natural resources in the
upbuilding of their individual fortunes and at the same time their labors constitute
a forceful and effective element in the development of the region in which they
labor. Of this class Edgar F. Graves is a well known representative and his busi-
ness activity has constituted an important element in the real-estate operations that
have been carried on in Spokane and throughout the Spokane country.

He was born in Panama, New York, June 2, 1864, a son of Lorenzo C. and
Louisa (Moore) Graves. The family removed here in 1878 and located just west
of Spokane on a ranch at what is now Meadow Lake. The father devoted his
energies to the development of that property, carrying on general agricultural
pursuits and at the same time he served for a number of years as justice of the
peace, his continuation in the office being indicative of the fact that his decisions
were fair and impartial. He and his wife now make their home in Los Angeles,
California, and he has retired from active business. Their family number seven
children, the brothers and sisters of Edgar F. Graves being: John W., now a
practicing attorney of Spokane; Glen C, a commercial traveler; Walter, a drug-
gist of eastern Oregon ; Melville, who is engaged in the real-estate and insurance
business in San Francisco: Lola, the wife of D. H. Anderson, of Spokane; and
Pansy, who married Clifton Gilbert, a business man of Los Angeles.

Edward F. Graves supplemented his public-school education, acquired in his
native town, by three years' study in the high school of Lowell, ]\Iichigan, and not
content with the opportunities already afforded him he attended the Episcopal
Academy of Spokane, following the removal of the family to the west. This was
the first private school in eastern Washington and many of the pioneers of Spokane
obtained their education there. For a brief period he engaged in teaching school
during the years 1881-2 and then turned his attention to civil engineering, being
engaged in the survey for the Northern Pacific Railroad for a few years. This
work took him into the various sections of the northwest, after which he returned
to Spokane and secured a homestead near Medical Lake, devoting five years to
the development and cultivation of that property. When Mr. Graves had secured
the title to his homestead he came to Spokane and engaged in the real-estate and
loan business. He had closely studied the situation, recognizing the fact that
each vear would bring a large number of people to the west and believing that real-
estate dealing would prove a profitable source of income. Time has attested the

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uisdom of liis ojiiiiidii in this regard, for from tlif lufiiiiiiiiig liu met witli tiiuisii.il
succi-ss aiul lias Ixi-oiiu- rccogiii/.fd as one of tlie foremost real-estate ()|)erati)rs in
tile Spokane country. Haneliing, however, has always proved to him an attraetivc
business and not wshing to sever his connection with that line entirely he |>urehase(l
several farms in the Lalouse country and in the Meadow l.ake district. Again and
again he h.is added to his holdings until his jiossessions now aggregate eight thou-
sand acres which are being placed upon the market by the Hanaeur-Graves Com-
panv in five and ten acre tracts. This comi).iny was organized in 1907 with Mr.
Graves as the president and he is further operating along the s.inie line as the
vice president of the Meadow Lake Orchard Comiiany. In his real-estate dr.-il-
iiigs he is attempting to develoj) the region for commerei:il orchard ])ur])osis .•iiid
the district is proving very valuabh- because of the ])roduetiveness of the fruit
trees which have here been set out, some of the finest ai)])les and other fruits of
tlic northwest being here raised.

On the 1st of January, ISSt, occurred the marriage of Mr. (ir.ivts .ind Miss
Hallic D. Davis, a daughter of James W. and Harriet 1). (Sillamon) Davis, who
were pioneer residents of this section. They became p.-irents of eight children,
namely: Ethel, the wife of Garrett Anderson, of Medical Lake; Grace, who mar-
ried Allyn E. Post, of Coulee City, Washington; Emma, Edgar I-\. ,Ir., I'.dwina,
How.ird and Dorothy, all living at home; and John W., who passed away in 1909
at the age of sixteen years. The family reside at No. 1117 Tenth avenue, where
Mr. Graves erected a pleasant home in 1907.

He has never been actively interested in jiolitics nor has he ever aspired to
political office. He belongs to Imperial Lodge, No. 13 K I. O. O. F., but his time
is mostly given to the development .iiid improvement of llie lands which tile eoni-
])any is placing upon the market. They now have over tiiree tllousand .leres in
orchards, one thousand six hundred acres at Waverly and Fairfield. .Mready they
have sold many tracts which are being converted into fine orchards and inch ed ni.iny
of these orchards are now in splendid bearing condition although the trees are
yet young. Mr. Graves and his associates in the company have made a careful
study of the character of the soil and recognize its adaptability for tin- ])rn(lu(linn
of fruit and vegetables. He is himself nnich interested in agricultural .ind hor-
ticultural pursuits and his labors along those lines have constituted an example
for others, indicating what may be accomplished when the raising of fruit, grain
and vegetables is conducted according to the best im])roved and seientilie methods.

WILLIAM 15. PKKHKl.I., M. 1).

Dr. William B. Piekrell, physician and surgeon, whose time and energies are
concentrated ujion his professional duties, thereby being productive of excellent
results, was bom in Sangamon county, Illinois, January 19, 1873. His ji.irc nts
were .Tames H. and Margaret T. (Bedford) Piekrell. also of Sangamon county,
his father a well known and prominent resident of Illinois. He had a wid«' ac-
quaintance among leading agriculturists throughout the eountrj', being one of the.
most famous breeders of shorthorn cattle in the I'nited .States. He owned a
famous herd and bis (irominence in that connection is indicated by the fact that

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he became president of the American Shorthorn Breeders Association, which posi-
tion he filled for many years. His interests, too, were of a broad and varied
nature as is indicated by the fact that he was made one of the trustees of the
University of Illinois. It is said that he had almost as wide an acquaintance
throughout the United States and Europe as any man with the exception of Grant
and Roosevelt, and his popularity was well deserved for he was very cordial in
manner and ai)])rcciative of the good qualities of others. Moreover, he was re-
sourceful, energetic and progressive in business and did much to improve the
grade of cattle raised in the United States, thus contributing in substantial measure
to the prosperity of the agricultural class.

After pursuing his preliminary education in the public and high schools of
Chicago. Dr. Pickrell studied mechanical engineering for a time in the Armour
Institute of that city, but changing his plans, he decided to become a member
of the medical profession and to this end became a student in the Dunham
Homeopathic College of Chicago, where he was graduated in 1898. For several
years he practiced at Springfield, Illinois, and then pursued another course in
the Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons, from which he was graduated in
]906. Thinking that the west furnished better climatic conditions together with
business opportunities he came to Spokane in that year and has since developed a
constantly growing practice. He is a man of quiet and retiring disposition and
habits but his recognized personal worth and professional ability have gained for
him the respect and good will of all who knew him. He belongs to the Spokane
County and Washington State Medical Societies and is also a member of the
American ^Medical Association.

At Springfield, Illinois, on the 1 Uh of March, 1900, Dr. Pickrell was united
in marriage to Miss Frances Taylor, a daughter of Dr. I. H. and Irene (Constant)
Taylor, of that city. They have two daughters, Dorothy K. and Irene. Dr. Pick-
rell belongs to Oriental Lodge, No. 7 K F. & A. ^I., but is connected with no clubs
and is not actively interested in politics, preferring in his leisure hours to devote
his time to the interests of his home and family.

OLIVER HALL.

Oliver Hall, who is now serving his third term as state senator from this dis-
trict, has been a resident of Colfax for the pa.st thirty-four years. He was bom
in St. I>awrence county. New York, on the 17th of February, 1852, and is a son of
Luman and Lydia (Crossett) Hall, the father, a native of Vermont and the mother
of the state of New York.

During the early childhood of Oliver Hall his parents removed to Canada, but
subsequently located in northern Wisconsin. He began his education in the com-
mon schools of Canada, and completed it in those of Wisconsin and of Mankato,
Minnesota, where the family later resided. He terminated his school days at the
age of eighteen years, in 1870, and thereafter gave his entire attention to farming.
From then until 1876 he was associated with his father in agricultural pursuits in
^Minnesota, but in the latter year they came to Washington. When they first re-
moved to this state they located in Seattle, where they resided for a year; then came

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to Colf.iN. Here tin- father and son tiipiiii il in tlii' iiianiiCiilur.' of wagons and
buggits and also sKiglis, this btin;; the first industry of the liind nortii of tlit- Snake
river. Tliis tnti-rprise was operated under the (irni name of I,. Hall iS: Son until
the father's death in 1880, after which Oliver Hall conducted the business under
his own name. Various activities engaged the attention of Mr. Hall during the
))ioneer days .and in addition to the wagon and carriage business he .also sold puinps
and windmills from 1877 to 1900. Possessing much foresight .md sag.ieity. he has
.dw.iys h;id the faculty of recognizing and utilizing to his .•ulvaiit.ige opportunities
not discernible to the less resourceful individual, and to this can be .ittriliuled nuieh
of his success. Agricultur.ii pursuits have strongly .ittr.aetid Mr. Hall tor iii.iiiy
years, and he is now devoting his time to f.Mriuing .-md fruit growing.

During the long jieriod of his residence in \\'iiitm.iM county. Mr. Il.ill lias l.ik( n
an .active and luliiful interest in .ill pulilic .itV.iirs, p.irlieul.irly those of .i politie.il
n.iture. He casts his ballot for the men and me.isures of the rt i)ublic.in )).irty ;ind
for several terms was a member of the Colfax council, while from ISi)!- to 1902
he was a member of the state senate from this district. His services in this ca-
|)acity were rendered with a rare degree of efficiency, .and were gener.iUy satis-
f.ictory to the community at large, so tliat in 1910 he was again sent to the senate,
his jiresent term expiring in 191 I. Here as elsewhere Mr. Hall h.-is m.inifested the
initiative and strong powers of organization and executive ability that have .always
characterized him in the direction of any undertaking. He was a most v.ilu.ible
acquisition to the commercial circles of- -Colfax- during the early days, and to his
perspicacity, resourcefulness and dcterhliVl.'ition' of ])urpose can be .attributed nuieh
of the development of that period. l-'ratern,'illy he is .ilhliated with Hir.am Lodge,
No. 21, A. F.' & A. M.; Colfax Chapter, No. 8, R. A. M,: and Colfax Lodge No. 4,
K. P., of which he is past grand chancellor and p.ast supreme representative. He
also belongs to the Ancient Order of United Workmen, being past grand m.ister
and past supreme representative of this organization ; and he is a past dictator of
the Order of Moose. He has been an enthusiastic member of the Colfax Comnier-
ci.al Club since its organization, and he is also affiliated with the Inl.ind Club of
.S|)okane. Enterprising and public-spirited ,Mr. H.all is one of the popul.ar men of
the countv, where by reason of his loyalty to his friends and the connnunity, and
his straightforward. u))right transactions lie is held in high esteem by all who know
him.

MERTON E. ,IESSEPH.

.Milton K. .lessejjh. who is .assist.mt prosecuting .attorniv. w.is born .lune 7.
1871, at Coldwater, Michigan, a son of Rev. L. E. and Leora (Sinclair) Jcsseph,
who were born in Rochester, New York, and Michigan res)icctively. The father
is of English descent .and his parents came to this country shortly .after the Re-
volutionarv war. They first settled in Massachusetts but l.itir removed to Roch-
ester, New York. Prior to the Civil war they removed to Coldwater, Michigan.
Rev. ,Iesse|)h was a Congregational minister for thirty-four years and at the time
of his de.ath, wliicli oeenrrcd mi tin- l.'itli of December, lOO.'i, at Kettle Falls, he
was serving as mayor ,at that town. IIi e.anie to Colvilh on llie 1st of .\|)ril. ISO."?,

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to assume the pastorate of the Congregational church. He remained in that city
for tliree or four years, then located in Fairfield where he remained four years.
During his residence in those places he frequently preached in Spokane. After
giving up that charge he located in Harrington, where he remained the five years
previous to his removal to Kettle Falls. He preached in tliat town until the time
of his death, which occurred about five years later. His mother was a member of
the Hart family, many of whose members distinguished themselves in the pro-
fessional world. Mrs. Jesseph, the mother of our subject, is at present residing
in Colville. Her maternal grandfather was a member of a prominent Scottish
family and her mother was an Adams, the daughter of a cousin of President
Adams. Her maternal grandfather served in the Revolutionary war and subse-
quently in the Mexican war. To Mr. and Mrs. Jesseph six children were born:
L. E.. who is now serving his second term as auditor of Stevens county; Mer-
ton, who is the subject of this review; L. C, a member of the law firm of Jesseph
& Grinstead, of Colville; Ward, who is cashier of a bank at Edwall, Washing-ton;
Edith, the wife of Bliss Phillips, county treasurer of Stevens county; and Flora,
who is residing at home.

Merton E. Jesseph pursued his education in the public schools of Douglas,
Michigan, and there prepared to enter Elmira College at Greenville, Illinois.
After leaving the latter institution he taught school in Pleasantdale, Kansas,
Stevens county, Washington, and Rock Creek valley in Spokane county, having
come to this state with his father in 1893. Three years later he returned to Col-
ville, where he had previously read law and had been admitted to the bar on the
24th of November, 1894. He resumed his practice and remained in Colville until
Ferry comity was created. He removed to Republic in 1898 and in 1901 was
elected prosecuting attorney of Ferry county. He served one term and in April,
190,S, came to Spokane, where he took up the practice of law in partnership with
Adolph blunter. This firm continued for three years, at the end of which time
Mr. Jesseph began practicing independently. He has concentrated his energies
chiefly upon criminal law, specializing in its various lines. After spending about
two years in Mexico he was appointed assistant prosecuting attorney of Spokane
111 the spring of 1911, a position which he holds at the present time. He has also
interested himself in mining operations. When he was but eighteen years of age
he went to Telluride, Colorado, and associated himself with various mining opera-
tions in tliat vicinity. He is also interested in Republic properties and in connec-
tion with some of his friends he operated the Young America at Bossburg under
lease. During his two years' residence in Mexico he became interested in prop-
erty there and spent considerable money in developing mining tracts in Ciuana-
juato. He is still interested in the Young America at Bossburg.

In April, 1896, at Rockford, Mr. Jesseph was married to Miss Ida Creighton,
a daughter of Dr. J. R. Creighton and a sister of Glen B. Creighton, county as-
sessor. The father's death occurred in 1907, in Spokane, where he was a prom-
inent general practitioner. During the Civil war he served as surgeon and sub-
sequently resided in both Kansas and Rockford before coming to Spokane. To
Mr. and Mrs. Jesseph four sons have been born: Merton R. and Glen Leonard,
aged fifteen and nine respectively ; and Louis and Don, who are six and three
years of age respectively.

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III politics Mr. .(csscpli is a democrat and wliili- in.iiiifistiii<; tli.it iiitcrost which
always indicates loyal and jirojfrcssivc citiziiislii|) he iias never lieeii .1 |)i)litician
in the .sense of seeking office as a reward for party fealty execi)tiiiH; in such in-
stances as will give him opportunity to make use of his legal talents. In the cam-
paign of I8!)8 lie was a candidate for the office of ))roseciiting .•ittorney of Stevens
county and he took an active ))art in every camp.iign from the time the right of
franchise was hestowed upon him iinlii I!l0k Wlien N. S. Pr.itt was candidate
for mayor he took an active interest in promoting his election and was closely
associated with him during his term of office. Mr. Jesseph represented his ))arty
in .-i iiuiiilier iii enmity .iiid state conventions ai'd served as sccret.iry of tiie (iriii-
ocratic county centr.il committee of Stevens county in I Sf) t. .ind (hiring thi' e;iiii-
p.nign of l!)Ot covered tile territor\- of Spokane county with .ludge Pr.itlier. He
was also a meniln r ol the eoiuily eeiilr.ii eoiiiiiiittei' for tiie five ye.irs previous
to the spring of 11)11. He is |)roiiiiiiently mentioned in connection with tile superior
judgeship in 191'2. In 1890. while he was residing in Pueblo. Color.ido. he was
a nicmher of the National Ciuard of Colorado. He also hohls iiiciiiiurship in the
order of the Moose, the Inland Club and the Ch.-imher of Commerce. As a speaker
he is strong and forcible, clear in expres.sion .and always commanding .-ittentimi.
His mind, too, has been trained in the severest school of reasoning until close in-
vestigation has hecimie habitual with him. By reason of ))ersonal worth, ]>rofis-
sional skill, ))olitical resp(Hisibility ;ind his close conformity to a higii st.ind.ird of
ethics in iioth |iri\;ite .uid |)ublie lite hi has g.iiiicd a |ir<iniiMrnt pi -lei' In the re-
gard of IhoM- who know him.

CAKHOM. SMITH, M. I). "

In the seven years of his jiracticc as a physician and surgeon Dr. Carroll
Smith has been located in S])okane and his standing with the jirofession is in-
dicated in the fact that for four years of this period he li.is been lionorid with
election to the office of secretary of the Spokane Medic.il .Society. His birthplace
is far off. for he is a native of Conover. North Carolina, his nat.al day being No-
vember 27. 1878. His parents, William P. and Candace C. (.Stinc) Smith, re-
moved from Conover to Rosalia. Washington, in 189'2. and the f.itbir is now a
jironiinent ranchman of Whitman county, taking an active and helpful ]).irt in the
proiiiotion of the agricultural and stock-raising interests of llial section.

In his vouthful d.iys Dr. .Smith was a ])n))il in the public seliooK of North
C.irolin.i and .-ifterward continued his studies at Oakesdale, Washington. It was
liis ambition and intention to become a member of the medie.il profession .iiul to that
purjjose he entered the University of Id;iho for a |)re|).ir.itory course, matriculating
subsequently for the medical course .'it the medical dep.artmeiit of Northwistirn Cni-
versitv at Chicago, graduating wHth the class of 190 1-. In the f.ill of tin- s.iiiie
vear he came to .Sjiokane and o|)cned ;in office, h.aving since remained in this city.
His work has won gratifying recognition in a constantly growing iir.actice and
two years .igo he was made chief medical inspector of the public-school children,
having been one of the originators of this admirable system for the prevention of
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maintains often proves most inspiring in tile sick room. He seems to recognize
the mental as well as physical condition of his patients and knows just how to
direct thought so as to give nature the best o])portunity to utilize remedial agencies
in the restoration of health. That tlie medical profession of Spokane have ap-
preciation for his ability and his strict conformity to professional ethics is indi-
cated in the fact that, beginning in 1907, he was annually elected for four succes-
sive terms to the office of secretary of the Spokane Medical Society, of which he
is a member. He likewise belongs to the Washington State ^Medical Society and
the American ^Medical Association.

Dr. Smith also holds membersliip in the Spokane Country Club and the Uni-
versity Club. He is well known in this city where he has won many friends, the
simple weight of his character and his ability carrying him into important profes-
sional and social relations.

CARL A. PEARSON.

Willingness to apply themselves to the tasks which come to hand and practical
economy are qualities characteristic of those of Swedish origin. These qualities
are essential to anyone to enable liim to meet the conditions he finds in the business
world and pave the way for a prosperous career. They are salient characteristics
of Carl A. Pearson, whose birth occurred in Sweden, on the 6th of September,
I860. He is a son of Carl and Helena (Peterson) Pearson, both of whom were
also born in Sweden. The father, whose death occurred in 1908, was actively
connected with lumber interests and was also one of the incorporators of the first
match factory. He was prominently known in his precinct, occupying a position
corresponding to that of mayor in one of our American cities. The mother is a
descendant of a prominent family and during her residence in Dunkehallar was
well known for her charity work. At present she is residing in Jonkiiping. They
were the parents of three children: Carl A., the subject of this review; P. O.,
who is residing in Sweden; and Anna, who is the wife of A. G. Anderson, a con-
tractor of Seattle.

Carl A. Pearson received more than ordinary educational advantages. After
pursuing the course of studies offered in the common schools he entered the high
school of Jonkoping, from which lie was graduated and subsequently was in civil
service in his native land for six years. He also entered the army for the required
two years' service. At the age of twenty-one years he came to America and im-
mediately located in the northwest. He first engaged in railroading for the North-
ern Pacific but after being in their employ for six years entered the hotel business
at Superior, Wisconsin. After being thus employed for fifteen years he came to
Spokane in 1901 and has since been engaged in the real-estate, mining and timber
buying and selling business. He sold vast quantities of timber in Idaho and does
a general real-estate business, dealing both in inside and outside property. His
operations cover territories in three states, Washington, Idaho and Oregon. His
ambition has led him to seek opportunities also in the mining business and he is
interested in the Mineral Hill Mining Company of Porthill, Idaho, of which organ-
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and some of its ore is about ready for sliipiueiit. Tliere are nine claims, their
value being in copper, silver and lead. They are well equipped with shafts and
several tunnels to a deptli of two hundred and seventy-five feet. Andrew Stenseth,
of Spokane, is jiresident of the company and M. Strandiierg. also of Sjiokane, is
vice president. It is incorporated for a million and a half under the laws of the
state of Washington, its head offices being in this city. .Mr. Pearson is also inter-
ested in other mining ])ro|)erties and has been the nu'diuni of many transfers. He
was one of the organizers of the Surety Investment Company and is at p,resent
serving as its president and manager. This company deals in general real estate,
mines and timber lands. When Mr. Pearson came to this country he bronglit with
him those qualities — perseverance and economy — which could not hel]) but assure him
of eminent success. Having been equipped with a good education before leaving
Sweden, he used this training to good advantage in tliis country .aiid engaged in
such pursuits as those with less scientific training might have found unsatisfactory.
At the time of his arrival in the Spokane country he found little more than a com-
paratively insignificant civilization but, believing in its future expansion antl great-
ness, lie was confident that he would not go amiss in confining his energy and efforts
to this vicinity.

At Superior, Wisconsin. Mr. Pearson was married, in October, 189.'J, to Miss
Hilda Sward, a daughter of Gustav Sward, of Sweden. Thej- had twin daughters,
of whom Alfhild survives. In politics Mr. Pearson gives his support to the re-
publican party and during his residence in Wisconsin was very active in political
circles. He served on county and state committees and as delegate to state con-
ventions. He also held the position of supervisor in Douglas county for two years.
His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Swedish Luther.-m church
of this city. Mr. Pearson is one of the few freeholders of Sixjkane and as such
enjoys the privileges which are accorded to a few of the early residents of this
citv. His officers are at 120^> Wall street.

JOHN IIENKV SHAW.

,Iohn Henry Shaw, who is president of Shaw & Horden Comjiany, one of the
largest stationery, printing and engraving houses in Sijokaur. and dealers in bank
sujjplies, is a native of New England. He was reared in tin- eastern states and
there jjursued his education in the jjublie schools. As soon as he ])ut aside his
text books he learned the printer's trade, and lias since managed and editi'd sev-
eral publications. Previous to coming to the state of Washington he was in the
government employ in Washington, D. C, for several years. In 1890 however,
he left the east and came to Washington where he heliied establisli the firm of
which he is now ))resident. He has been a resident of this city for several years
during which time his ability has won jiublic recognition on various occasions when
he has received appointments on commissions which have to do with the upbuild-
ing of this section of the country. He was one of tin lidiKirary commissioners ap-
jjointed by the Chamber of Commerce of .Sjiokane and lie was a member of the
delegation from the Associated Chambers of Commerce of the Pacific Coast which
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country nnd to see what could be done to establish closer and better trade rela-
tions between this country and the far east. It is due to the Spokane Chamber of
Commerce that Mr. Shaw went with Mr. Held of the Boston Chamber of Com-
merce when that association asked that Massachusetts be represented, the gov-
ernor of Wasliington appointing Mr. Held. Mr. Shaw was also a member of the
committee which went to Europe to invite tlie Cliambers of Commerce of Europe
to attend the international meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of 1912 which
is to.be lield in Boston. While they were abroad they spent some time in examin-
ing the trade relations and in visiting tlie various manufacturing and commercial
centers of the continent.

Fraternally Mr. Shaw is a Mason. He has been coronated a thirty-third
degree Mason of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and has served as grand
commander of tlie Knights Templar of his state. Vitally alive to the questions
and issues of the day he is always ready to give to his city that service which is
due as a public-spirited citizen.

CHARLES F. EIKENBARY, M. D.

Dr. Charles F. Eikenbary has become recognized as one of the foremost prac-
titioners of orthopedic surgery on the Pacific coast and his continuous study has
kept him abreast with the most advanced representatives of that branch of the
profession. He is actuated in all of his professional service by high ideals and
bv broad humanitarian principles and his labors have brought him a measure of
success that is indeed creditable, desirable and well deserved. He was born in
Eaton. Ohio. January 30, 1877, a son of Peter S. and Calista E. (Crandall) Eiken-
bary. His father was very prominent in republican politics in Ohio and for years
filled the oflice of recorder, his continuance in the office being evidence of the
faithfulness and ability with wliich he discharged the duties tliat devolved upon
him. He was afterward made steward of the state hospital at Dayton. Ohio, and
is now living retired at Eaton.

After mastering the branches of learning taught in the jniblic and high schools
of Eaton. Dr. Eikenbarj- entered the Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, and on
a foundation of broad literary learning has builded the superstructure of his pro-
fessional knowledge. He was a student in Rusli Medical College of Chicago for
a four years' course, wliich he completed in 1903. He afterward went to New
York and served for one year as interne in the New York Hospital for Ruptured
and Crippled. On the expiration of that period he returned to Chicago wliere he
practiced his profession for three j'cars, coming thence to Spokane in the spring
of 1907. While he has broad general knowledge of medicine and surgery he has
specialized in his reading and in his work in orthopedic surgery and at the pres-
ent time limits his practice to that field. He is the only specialist in this line
between Seattle and St. Paul and has built up a very large practice, patients
coming to him from a wide territory. His ability is acknowledged by those prom-
inent in the profession and such has been his research and investigation that his
opinions have come to be largely regarded as authority u])on anything relating
to his special branch.

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Oil tlic jth of October, 1901. Dr. lukcnbary was luarricd in Eaton, Ohio, to
Miss Edna Fisher, a dauglitt-r of Judge Elam and Mira (Still) Fisher. They
reside at No. 60.'! East Erniina avenue and have two eiiildreii, Calista and Edna.
Dr. Eikenli.iry belongs to Tyrian Lodge, No. 9(5, F. \- A. ^L, but is not active in
club life nor in political circles. He has preferred rather to concentrate his en-
ergies upon his ])rofissional duties and is a nunilur of the Spok.-ine Countv and
Washington State Medieal Societies and the American Medical Association. How-
ever Dr. Eikenbary has not been unmindful nor neglectful of his public duties
and so well is his interest in civic affairs understood by his fellow citizens tliat in
December, 1911, he was honored by ejection to membership on the board of edu-
cation of the city of Spokane. He has very wisely, industriously and conscienti-
ously develoi)ed the t.iliiits with which nature endowed him and tlie unremitting
industry which he h.is disjdayed in acquainting himself witli the principles of the
profession has brought him to a conspicuous, prominent .ind honored position in
connection with his chosen life work.

LEE WEEKS.

Lee Weeks, who is interested in promoting mines and whose offices are in the
Realty building, was born in V'ermilion, South Dakota, February 20, 187(!. a son
of Canute and Caroline (Nelson) Weeks, of Norwegian and Scottish lineage rc-
sjjcctively. The father, who is .at present residing in \'trmilion, is a land owner
and capitalist, the foundation of whose fortune was laid in the purchase and sale
of land and cattle. He arrived in the territory of Dakota at the age of nineteen
years and later joined Company B, Dakota Volunteers, as lieutenant, serving dur-
ing the Indian wars. He has been a member of the state legislature since South
Dakota's admission to the Union. He is a director of the Clay County National
Bank and of the First National Bank, and has served as regent of tlie University
of South Dakota. Throughout the state Mr. Weeks is well known because of
the responsible positions of trust and political preferment which he has held. Thr
motiiiT. who was born in New York, died in 189;k Her brothers took ))art in thi-
Civil war and her sister is a member of the Daughters of the .Annricaii Ri volu-
tion. To Mr. and Mrs. Weeks six children have been Imrn : I.n, who is the
subject of this review; Nelson, county auditor and clerk of X'ermilion, South
Dakota; Martin, who has charge of the home farm at Vermilion; Mamie, the wife
of Charles C. Gunderson, a railroad attornev of Vermilion ; and Anna and Nellie,
both of whom also reside at Vermilion.

Lee Weeks made his home in South Dakota until 1907. He pursued his edu-
cation in the public schools of that state and subsequently was a student in the
University of .South Dakota, from which institution he was graduated with the
degree of LL. B. in 1898. After the completion of his college course he remained
at home until 1907, when he came to Spokane and engaged in the real-estate, in-
surance and loan business, representing his father's interests in the latter. He
has been engaged in this business up to the present time and his operations are
principally along the lines of loans, insurance and buying and selling acre tracts.
His success has been remarkable.

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Mr. Weeks brouglit the Story Homeward tracts, which arc situated west of
Spokane on the Medical Lake Railroad, on the market, and has disposed of one
hundred and thirty acres. He also put the Vincland acre tracts on Moran Prairie,
southwest of Spokane, on the market. This propert}' is almost entirely disposed
of. But he has not confined his interest to real estate. He is also closely con-
nected witli various mining projiositions, assisting in the development of mines in
New Mexico and acting as general manager of the Jalisco Gold Mining Company.
The property of this company consists of two claims in the state of Jalisco,
Mexico, one of which, the North Extension, contains about forty acres of ground,
and the other, the South Extension, about fifteen acres. Between these two tracts
there lies one of the richest gold mines in the state of Jalisco. Mr. Weeks is also
vice president of the Lost Horse Company in southern Idaho, the property of
which consists of three silver and copper claims, all now under development. Al-
though the ore is low grade there are large bodies of it and the company has
shipped quantities of it to Salt Lake. That Mr. Weeks is interested in industries
other than real-estate and mining is evidenced by his position as manager and
director of the Multitype Macliine Company and his secretaryship of the Farmers
Union Realty Company. These various business enterprises have brought him
substantial success and he is today enjoying not only the personal satisfaction
which is felt by every man who succeeds in his business undertakings but is also
reaping the financial reward which is his as a result of the earnest and per-
sistent labor which he has expended according to the most modern and scientific-
ally approved methods.

Mr. Weeks is a democrat and has served as delegate to both county and state
conventions. He was at one time assessor of Clay county, South Dakota. His
religious faith is indicated by his membership in the- Episcopal church. Fra-
ternally he holds membership in the Masonic order of South Dakota and the Inde-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows at Pocatello, Idaho. He is also a member of the
University Club of South Dakota. Realizing at an early point in his career that
success depends upon the individual and not upon his environment, he has devel-
oped his native talents by exercise in the active affairs of business life and has
long since passed beyond the ranks of the many. He stands today among the
successful few.

JOSEPH EDWARD GANDY, M. D.

Dr. Joseph Edward Gandy, a Spokane capitalist, whose identification with the
city dates from the spring of 1880, has through his business activity proven a most
potent factor in the work of upbuilding and development here. The evidences of
his sound business judgment and judicious investments are found in many of the
substantial buildings of Spokane and his devotion to the public welfare is evi-
denced by the fact that he was one of the organizers of the Chamber of Commerce
and has been a substantial and generous supporter to a large number of public
projects.

Dr. Gandy was born at Sheboygan, Wisconsin, August 2J., 1817, a son of
Thomas and Minerva (Ross) Gandy. In the year 1843 the father removed from

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Fhiladclpliia to Wisconsin whin lie engaged in teaching sehool, in farming and in
other occupations. Hi.s wife was a descendant of Edward {'ari)ent< r Ross, wiio
came to this country from Scothin<i in 1()7() and sittUd in \( rniont. Subsequently
representatives of the family removed to Ohio and in 18:iC when a young girl, Mrs.
(jandy accompanied her parents to Linn county, Iowa. She .afterward made a
visit to Wisconsin and there met Thomas Gandy who sought her hand in ni.ir-
riage. They resided for a few years in the IJadger state and then removed to
Linn county. Iowa, in 181'9. It was in that county that Dr. Gandy largely spent
his youthful days and acquired his preliminary education in the district schools.
On the 10th of M.ay, 1 86 L he responded to the country's call for troojjs, enlisting
in Company D of the Eorty-fourth Iowa Infantry when ,a mere hoy in his teens.
With that command he served until the close of the war and took part in si ver.ii
engagements in Mississijjpi, Tennessee and Alabama. He was one of the youngest
soldiers of the northern army but his fearlessness and loyalty were equal to that
.if m.iny a veteran of twice his years.

When the war was over Dr. Gandy returned home and completed ;i classical
course in Cornell College at Mount X'ernon. Iowa, from which he was gradu.ited
in 1870. He then took up the study of medicine in the University of Michigan
.it .\nn .\rbor and was graduated from the medical department with the class of
lS7.'i. I'or two years thereafter he practiced .at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and in 1875
arrived in Washington, settling first in Tacoma, where he engaged in practice for
five years. In 1879. when a member of the territorial legislature from Pierce
county, he sui)i)ortcd and was a leading factof .iii tJie division of Stevens county,
tliereby creating Siiokane county and t-cmporarilfj', -establishing the county seat
at Spokane Falls, which was later removed to Cheney.

Dr. Gandy dates his residence in Spokanf. from the sjiring of 1880. .it which time
tin population of the city numbered' but two hundred and fifty. It iiad already
entered upon a period of rapid growth, however, for in the jirevious year its in-
hahit.'ints had numbered but one hundred. There were only three stores in the
settlement and the little village showed every evidence of being upon the frontier.
Dr. Gandy at once purchased a plat of land near the corner of How.ard and Front
streets, where the L'nion block now stands, and thereon erected ;i building. Since
that time he has been very active and prominent in the building operations of the
city and the evidences of his progressive and enterprising sjjirit are seen in many
of the substantial structures lure. In 188.'? he was associated with Moore & Gold-
smith, R. W. Forrest and 1',. H. Hyde in building the first L'nion block of S))o-
kane, which was the second brick building erected in this city and stood .-it the
southeast corner of Howard and I'ront streets. The year after his arrival here
Dr. (iandy was also apjiointcd surgeon for the United States army and filled that
])osition for two years, at the end of which time he resigned to continue in the
priv.ate practice of medicine until 1889. His building operations have long con-
tinued .and have been .an important feature in .Spokane's develo])ment. .\mong
Slime of the later structures which he has erected were the two Union blocks, the
liuilding now occniiied by Tull & Gibbs, the Gandy block on Sprague avenue and
tile new Hotel Will.ird. which is .at the corner of First and Madison streets and
is one of the modern hostelries of the northwest. He has also figured in con-
nectiim with financial aflTairs here, for he was one of the organizers of the Ex-
change Nation.il Rank, also of the Citizens N'ati<mal and the Big Rend National
Hank of Davenport. The last two. however, are now out of existence.

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The life history of Dr. Gandy if written in detail would present a most faith-
ful picture of pioneer conditions and experiences in this section of the country.
In 1877 together with five other men he made a trip on horseback from Tacoma
to the Yakima and Pasco country. They crossed the Cascade mountains and fol-
lowed the McClellan path through Natchcs Pass to old Yakima City. From that
point they traveled all over what is now Klickitat and Benton counties, coming out
on the Columbia river and thence returning to Yakima. This was during the
period of the Xez Perces uprising. There are few men capable of speaking with
as much authority upon matters connected with the history of eastern Washing-
ton as Dr. Gandy, for not only has he been an interested witness of all the events
and changes which have occurred but has also been an active factor in the work
that has wrought the wonderful transformation which has evolved the splendid
civilization of the present day from the wilderness of jiioneer times. Moreover,
he has been active in shaping the political history of the state, for in 1877 he
was first elected a member of the territorial legislature from Pierce county, in
which he served a term of two years. Following tlie admission of the state to
the Union he was elected a member of the general assembly in 1889, in 1890 and
in 1893. He was a member and the first president of the Spokane city council
in 1882, serving one year. In 1881 and -1885 he was chairman of a committee
which was organized for the purpose of collecting funds and building good roads,
eight thousand dollars being secured in three months, and he had charge of the
expenditure. So satisfactorily was the work accomplished that the farmers solidly
supported the measure to remove the county seat from Cheney back to Spokane,
which was accomplished by a large majority. In 1885 and 1886 Dr. Gandy was
one of the principals in raising by subscription one hundred and seventy-five
thousand dollars to build the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad into Spo-
kane; was a member of the committee; and subscribed one thousand dollars be-
sides personally soliciting funds. In 1887 he was a large subscriber to the Great
Northern Railroad fund for the purpose of buying the right-of-way for that road
through Spokane and also Mr. Corbin's railroad in 1893, this being the Spokane
Falls & Northern, which was subsequently absorbed by the Great Northern — the
Hill system. About 1896 he also subscribed largely for the fund to purchase the
ground for Fort Wright. In politics Dr. Gandy has always been a stalwart re-
publican, believing firmly in the principles of the party as factors in good gov-
ernment, yet never placing partisanship before the general welfare nor personal
aggrandizement before the public good.

Dr. Gandy has been married twice. By the first marriage there were two
children: Hon. Lloyd E. Ciandy, a prominent attorney of this city; and Mary
Leona Gandy, now living in Seattle. On the 23d of January, 1902, Dr. Gandy
wedded Harriet Ross, widow of the late Andrew J. Ross. He maintains pleasant
relations with his old army comrades through his membership in Sedgwick
Post, G. A. R., of which he is a past commander, and at the present time is medi-
cal director of the department of Washington and Alaska. He belongs to the
Masonic fraternity and was a charter member and the first vice president of the
Spokane County Medical Society. He was one of the organizers of the Chamber
of Commerce and is prominent in the Pioneer Society, which he served as presi-
dent in 1910. No history of Spokane and the Inland Empire would be complete
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soldier, as an official, as a medical practitioner and as a business man has been
so honorable that he has gained the confidence and good-will of all witii whom
he has been brought in contact, his private activities and his )iiil)lie service win-
ning liiiii high encomiums from his fellowmen.

J. GLEN HARBISON, M. D.

While one of the vounger medical practitioners of Spokane. Dr. .1. Glen Harbi-
son h;is givi II proof of his knowledge and .ability in the line of his chosen profes-
sion .111(1 li.is thereby won substantial recognition of liis .ibility in a growing
pr.ietice. He was born at .Springfield. Illinois. ,Iuly 1^, 1881, and is a son of
Willi.ini H. and Ida K. (.S.mner) H.irbison. the former .-in architect and con-
tractor of .'^priiiglirld. lie directed his son's edue.-ition which w.is aeiiuircd in the
])ublic and high schools of his native city. In .-i review of the ditVereiit jjrotes-
sions .and coinnirreial .ind industrial interests in search of ;i congeni.il life work.
Dr. H.iriiison .it h iigtii determined to enter ii])on the practice of medicine and
in preparation tlurefor became a student in H.ihnein.ann Medical Collegi- of Chi-
cago, in which he conij)leted the regular four years' course ;ind was graduated in
the class of 1905. His first actual experience came to him as interne in the Cook
County IIos]>ital of Chicago, where he remained for a year and a half. He then
pursued .-i Jjost-gr.idii.ite course in the medical di|);irtment of the L'niversity of
Illinois, which gr.-iiit( d him .i diphiiii;i in i!t()7. In the Miiiiiiicr of the s;iiiic ye.ir
he came to Spokane where he has since followed his iirofession ;ind li.is .-i growing
practice. College training today supplies y(mng men with knowlcdg<' that previ-
ous generations h.id to .uciuirr through the slow and p.iiiifii! process of practical
exiierience. and splendidly eciiiipiied for iiis jirofession. Dr. H.-irbison has had no
difficulty in convincing the jmblic of his ability and wiiniing a f.-iir share of the
public patronage.

.Mong professional lines Dr. Harbison is connected with the Spokane County
Medical Society, the W.ishington State Medical Society .-md the Anuric-m .Medical
Association. He al-so belongs to tlu' Koy.il I ligliLuidirs .iikI his religious f.iilli is
evidenced in his iiiiiiiliirshi|) in the ('iiitr.il Christi.iii <linr(li.

JAMES A. .MtI.EAN.

.lames A. McLean, who has been interested in engineering feats in the north-
west since 1887, was born in Canada, cast of Toronto, on the ;Jd of June, 1866, a
son of John and Isabella (Clark) McLean, both of whom were natives of Scot-
land. The f;ither died in 1906 at the age of eighty. The mother removed to
Canada as a ))ioiieer in 18.18. when she was but sixteen years of age. Her d<;ith
occurred in 1D08. To lli<ir union seven children were born: .Fames Arehib.ild.
the subject of this sketch; Alex;iiider. a resident of Oakland. C;iIifornia ; .S.imuel
A., wiio resides in Chesaw, Washington; John N., ,i resident of Nez Perce. Idaho;
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the wife of John Blaine, of Toronto. Canada: and Catherine Jean, who is the wife
of Charles Stettins, also of Toronto, Canada. The paternal grandfather of James
A. McLean served for twenty-one years in the British army and was captain of his
company for many years and participated in several important battles.

James A. McLean pursued his education in the common schools of Canada.
When he had completed his studies he removed to Montana and was employed in
railroad construction work. In 1887 and 1888 he was engaged in building rail-
road for the Montana Central between Butte and the tunnel. After completing
this piece of work he went to the Coeur d'Alene country and built railroad for
the Northern Pacific known as the Missoula cutoff. While in that part of the
country he was also engaged in opening up the Grouse mine on Chloride Hill.
In ] 892 he moved to the west side of the Cascade mountains and built a portion
of the Great Northern main line. In 1893 he built a portion of the Fort Shepherd
& Nelson Railroad near Nelson. British Columbia. The following year he went
to California and engaged in building a railroad from Monterey to Fresno and
subsequently he moved to Shasta county, where he built a road from Keswick to
Iron Mountain. In the autumn of 1896 he went to Trinity county, California,
and erected eleven and a half miles of five-thousand-inch flume and nine thousand
feet of tunnel. This undertaking covered a period of about two years and at the
expiration of that time he went to British Columbia, where he took a con.struction
contract on the Columbia & Western between Brooklyn and Gladstone. After
comi^leting this he went to Idaho, building a portion of tlie Clearwater Short Line,
then purchased a sawmill and took out one hundred thousand ties for the North-
ern Pacific Railroad. He then engaged in building railroad at Republic, Washing-
ton, and also at Rexford on the Great Northern. In the fall of 1906 he discon-
tinued his connections with the railroads and entered the mining business. He
acquired the Grant Consolidated Copper Mining Company, owning propertv at
Chesaw, Wa.shington. It comprises a group of ten claims, to which he has added
five more since he has been managing the company. They have developed twelve
hundred feet of underground workings and have a hundred horse power jilant,
drifting at a depth of six hundred feet. The values of twelve car loads have six
per cent copper and four dollars in gold and silver. One vein is fifty-four feet
between the walls and the other is twenty-four feet between the walls. It has a
granite foot wall, a lime-hanging wall and diorite filling. To Mr. McLean falls
the task of developing this property and blocking out the ore. His exceptional
ability is showing itself in the success he is having in finding the veins and bring-
ing the ore to the surface. As soon as the railroad is extended to the property he
will begin shipping the metal. He has also other mining interests and in these
he is meeting with similar success.

On the 29th of December, 1897. Mr. ]McLean was married at Sacramento,
California, to Miss Miriam W. Govan, a daughter of James and Elizabeth Govan.
The father came to California from Philadelphia and is descended from the Scotch
family from whom the town of Govan. in Scotland, derives its name. He moved
to California as a pioneer and died at the age of eighty-three years, being the
oldest member of the Veteran Odd Fellows some fifty years standing. His wife
survived him three years and died at the age of seventy-nine years. Mr. and
Mrs. Govan were the parents of nine children, those surviving being: William,
an officer in the state capital at Sacramento, California ; Robert, a mining pro-

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motor and capitalist of Tonopali, Nevada; Elias, who is connictcd with rcal-
tstate and banking interests at Sacramento. California; Agnes, the widow of
Thomas B. Hall, wh< was a wholesale merchant of Sacramento, California; Jean-
nie W.. who is engaged in educational work in Sacramento, California: and Miriam,
who became the wife of .lames A. McLean, of this review. To Mr. and Mrs.
McLean four children have been born: Miriam, Elise, Robert Govan and
.Jean. Mr. McLean gives his political support to the rejjublican party<
The family attend the Presbyterian church. Mr. .McLean is prominent
in Masonry, holding membership in Lodge No. 10, I'. & A. M.; Nez Perce
Consistory of Lewiston, Idaho; and El Katif Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of
.'^])okane. He also belongs to the Illinois Commercial Men's Association. He is
regarded as one of the most prominent mining promoters in Spokane and the
benefits which many of his fellow citizens have derived from his advice li.ivc won
him .'i large circle of admirers.

THOMAS HYE.

Thomas Hyc is engaged in the real-estate business in Spokane and is also in-
terested in the Spokane Taxicab Company, the Northwestern Drug Com])any
and othcT enterprises. This, however, does not cover the extent of his activities,
which are many, and are of an important character, contributing to the develop-
ment and progress of the communities, in which they are located. Mr. Hye is
recognized as an alert, enterprising business man, and his determined purpose
enables him to carry forward to successful completion whatever he attempts.

.V native of Rhode Island, Mr. Hye was born in Providence, February 20,
I86.'{. His father, Frank Hye, was of Irish lineage, but was a native of Provi-
dence and became a ))romincnt and influential resident of his home town, where
he served as city councilman. He was a soldier of the Civil war, with the Second
Rhode Island Infantry and continued at the front throughout the long struggle.
His death occurred in 1898, while his wife survived until igO.?, passing away in
S|>()kane. She bore the maiden name of Catherine Golden and was born in Ire-
land. She' belonged to a prominent Irish family that later became well Uiidwii
in Rhode Island, where many representatives of the name arc still living. The
three brothers of Thomas Hye are: Frank, who is connected with the mining in-
dustry at Elk City, Idaho; Leo, who is night cashier with the Washington Water
Power Company; and William, with the .Spokane Taxicab Company. The sisters
are: Mrs. Mary Carlin. of Spokane; and Mrs. .\gnes Plummer, who is now travel-
ing in Europe.

In tli<- eoninion schools of his native city Thomas Hye niastered the branches
of learning, wliieli usually constitute the public-school curriculum, eomi)leting his
studies in the high selmol at Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Turning to business life

he first iiigagrd it reliandising in Bernalillo, New Mexico, and afti-rward

turned his attention to mining in that state in 1879. He subse<|uently w.'is .again
identified with nurc.iiililr |>ursuits until ISHt. when hi- entered the employ of a
mitiing eomp.any in ('(ip|)er City. N<-w Mexico, which ))ursuit claimed his atten-
tion for five vears. In 1889 he went to Denver, Color.ado, where he spent almost

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a J'ear, and in September, 1890. located at Farmington, Washington, where he
again conducted a mercantile enterprise. In 1892 he bought out the Farmington
Trading Company, conducting business until -March, 1897. when he disposed of
his stock and removed to Spokane. His first identification with business inter-
ests here was as proprietor of a billiard hall in the basement of the Rookery build-
ing, the first exclusive billiard hall in the city.

' In 1899. Mr. Hye made a trip to Dixie. Idaho, to open some mining property,
and there with his associates built two mills and did considerable development
work. Mr. Hye still retains his interest in the North -Star Group there. For the
past nine or ten years he has been engaged in the real-estate business, trading,
buying and handling his own properties. He makes a specialty, however, of trad-
ing and exchanges, and has become well known as an operator in real estate ia
Spokane. At one time he owned the Albion block on Howard street, also the Franc
block on Front avenue, which was afterward torn down by the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul Railroad Company. He has also owned several apartment houses
on Post and Third, and on Augusta and Lincoln streets. He buys and sells all
the time and his ojjerations here have been an important feature in real-estate
activities in Spokane.

Aside from his Spokane interests, Mr. Hye is a heavy stockholder in a group
of mines in Coeur d'Alene, now being developed, the property being located on
Eagle creek, near Murray. He also owns much other mining stock and he is in-
terested in the Washington Brick & Lime Company, the Idaho Lime Company
and in other corporations and liusiness projects. He is one of the heaviest stock-
holders in the American Manufacturing Company, making pumps, water wheels
and wrenches, with a factory on Division street. They are in control of fourteen
difTerent patents and they also put out a rotary jnimp. In fact all of the things
manufactured are made from their own patents, including current motors, wrenches
and other devices. Of this company, which is incorporated for two million dol-
lars, Mr. Hye is the secretary and treasurer, with Charles L. Kik. of Spokane,
as president; and Walter L. Elkins. of Spokane, as vice president. ]\Ir. Hye is
likewise interested in the Patent Holding Company, owning the Diamond Car-
riage Works, and in the Inland Improvement Company, operating in land in and
near Spokane. He is also vice president and one of the largest stockholders of
The Iceless Refrigerator Company.

On the 1st of June, 1896, at Farmington, Mr. Hye was married to Miss Mattie
Fultz, a daughter of Matthew Fultz, a pioneer of California and of Washington,
who crossed the plains to the former state in 1849, and came to Washington at
a very early day. He was of German descent and is now deceased. Mrs. Hve's
mother, who after her first husband's demise married David Delaney, is an adopted
daughter of Marcus WTiitman and one of the survivors of the dreadful Wliitman
massacre. Mrs. Delaney's sisters are: Mrs. Kate Pringle, deceased, who was
prominently known in the northwest; and Mrs. William Helm, of Portland,
Oregon.

In ))olitics Mr. Hye is a democrat and active in the party work. He has
served as delegate to county and state conventions and as a member of countv and
state central committees, acting in the former capacity, and has done much to
aid his friends in obtaining office. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias lodge,
in which he has filled all of the chairs and is now a past chancellor and past

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deputy grand chaiictllor. In the Odd ri-llows society lie has also tilled all of the
chairs in the local lodge, is a past grand and past cliief patriarch. In the Wood-
men of the World he is past counselor commander and he belongs to the Eagles
and to the Chamber of Commerce. He went to New Mexico in the pioneer epoch
in the historj' of that state and became largely familiar with frontier life there,
owing to the unsettled condition of the country, the Apaches being very trouble-
some at that time. Since then he has been connected with pioneer experiences in
various sections of the country and his labors have always constituted an etl'ective
element for progress and iuiiirdvenicnt.

ROBERT C. SWEATT.

Robert C. Sweatt, a S])okane architect whose well developed powers have
found expression in the erection of some of the fine buildings of the city, was
born in Chicago, December 8, 1872, a son of John B. and Elsie L. (Carlisle)
Sweatt, who were then residents of Chicago and since 1903 have made their home
in Spokane, where the f:ither is engaged in the contracting and building business.

In the public and high schools of his native city the son acquired his educa-
tion and pursued his architectural course in Colunibi;i University of N'ew York
city. He afterward went to Sault Stc. Marie, Michigan, where he followed his
profession for about three years. In lOOl he came to Spokane, where he entered
into partnership with Lewis R. Stritesky, under the name of Stritesky & Sweatt,
the junior jiartner being in charge of the designing department, while Mr. Stri-
tesky superintended and building operations. In 1906 the firm was dissolved,
since which time Mr. Sweatt has practiced his profession alone. Among the princi-
pal buildings which the firm designed and erected were the Shoshone county court-
liciuse at Wallace, Idaho, the Westminster apartments of this city and the Schade
Brewery Company's buildings. Since the dissolution of the j)artnership Mr.
.^weatt has designed the new Peyton Ijuilding, tlie Children's Home, the Lever
1 lotel and the Knights of Pythias temple liere, and one of the more recent of his
works has been the Spokane County Tuberculosis Hospital. He is also the offi-
cial architect of the school bo.-ird and under his supervision the city is making plans
to completely revolutionize tluir future school buildings.

Mr. Sweatt has never In Id ])ublic office but has been aetlM-ly identified witii
the insurgent republican party and was one of the leaders in the contest for a
commission form of government. He was a member of the committee and chair-
man of the sub-committee on meetings that directed and carried on the fight and
finally succeeded in securing the ado|)tion of the commission pl.an.

Mr. .Sweatt is pleasantly situated in his home life, having been m.irried on the
.SOth of September, 1896, in Minneapolis. Minnesota, to .Miss Jennie Odcgard,
of that city, a daughter of John and Mareii Odigard. Her mother is still living
but her father, who was a teacher and educator by jjrofession, has been dead
several years.

In Masonry Mr. .Sweatt has attained the Knights Templar degrei- and he
also belongs to the Knights of Pythias lodge. He is a member of the Inland
Club, the Spokane Society of Social and Moral Hygiene, is a director of the

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Town and Country Club and a trustee of the First Universalist church. He is
also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the executive committee
on the first Enakops carnival and a member of the executive committee who will
have charge of the new Auditorium to be erected in Spokane. He has entered into
all progressive public measures and is a champion of the city and her welfare.

EDWARD JAMES CANNON.

Well versed in all departments of the law and especially proficient in corporation
law, Edward James Cannon by the consensus of public opinion is placed in a fore-
most position among the distinguished attorneys of Spokane and at the same time
is active in control of important invested interests. He was born on a farm near
Warnerville, Juneau county, Wisconsin, P'ebruary ^1, 1866, a son of James and
Eliza (Noonan) Cannon, both of whom were of Irish lineage. The maternal grand-
parents were both natives of Ireland and Michael Noonan, the grandfather of Eliza
(Noonan) Cannon, was a civil engineer and overseer of public works in the south
half of Ireland during the famine times. His wife reached the remarkable old age
of one hundred and nine years. James Cannon has devoted his life to farming
and now makes his home in Cresco, Iowa. His family numbered eleven children,
the brothers of Edward James Cannon being: Harry, who is a prominent physician
and surgeon of St. Paul; John M., an attorney of Ritzville, Washington; George,
who is practicing law in ^Minnesota; and James, who is engaged in the insurance
business in Minneapolis. The daughters of the household were: Mary, the wife of
M. A. Montague, who is engaged in the land business in Iowa; Lyda, the wife of
P. M. Daly, in the interior department of Washington, D. C. ; Marcella, the wife
of Thomas Gerraghty, an attorney of Valdez, Alaska; Margaret, the wife of Frank
J. O'Rourke, of Freeport, Illinois, who is assistant editor of a daily paper there;
and Theresa and Kathcrine, at home.

When Edward J. Cannon was a lad of eight years the family removed to the
Hawkeye state and following the acquirement of iiis more specific literary education
he went to St. Paul, Minnesota, in the fall of 1887 and there entered upon the study
of law in the office of Thompson & Taylor, wlio directed his reading until his ad-
mission to the bar on the 1st of June, 1890. He then entered upon the practice of
his profession in St. Paul, where he remained until January 1, 1906, when he came
to Spokane, having received tlie appointment of division counsel for the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company for that portion of the line extending from Paradise,
Montana, to the Columbia river and including all of its branches. In this capacity
he still continues and at the same time is counsel for the Spokane, Portland & Seattle
Railroad from Pasco eastward. In addition he practiced in jjartnership witli Arthur
B. Lee, the firm pursuing a general practice and enjoying a high reputation for
ability in the profession. Since that time changes have occurred in the firm and
there are now six lawyers in the office. They represent seven of the casualty com-
panies doing business in Spokane and Mr. Cannon is also attorney for the First
National Bank of Hillyard and the National Bank of Commerce of Spokane. As
division counsel of the Northern Pacific he has twelve hundred miles of road under
his legal direction and is legal adviser for altogether two thousand miles of road.

EDWARD J. CANNON

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In addition to his other railway connittions he is attorney for tlie Camas Prairie
Railroad and the Washington, Idaho & Montana Railroad. In the field of corpor-
ation law his work has been of a very important character. He is also attorney
for the Stanton Packing Company and attorney for various irrigation companies,
and probalily no firm in Spokane has a more extensive corporation practice. They
employ their own court stenographer ;uid their own claim agent. Outside the strict
path of his profession Mr. Cannon has extended his efforts into other fields and is
now president of the First National Bank of Hillyard and a director of tin- National
Bank of Commerce of Spokane. He is also jiresident of the New WUrld Life In-
surance Company and acts as its counsel. He is the owner of one hundred .'ind sixty
acres of land, on Half Moon prairie, which is devoted to the raising of fruit.

On October 9, 1890, at St. Paul, Minnesota. .Mr. Ciniion w.is ni.irried to .Miss
Helen L. Appleton, a daughter of James B. and Louise (Walker) Appleton, of
Osage, Iowa. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Cannon, Louise
Marie. Helen Eliza and Marcella. At 4I6 East Rockwood boulevard is situated the
family home, over which Mrs. Cannon graciously presides and where she dispenses
cordial hospitality to the numerous friends of the family who are wont to gather
there for many a pleasant hour.

Mr. Cannon is well known in social connections as a member of the Spokane,
Spokane Country and Inland Clubs and is a life member of the Spokane Athletic
Club. He likewise belongs to Sjiokane Lodge, No. 228, B. P. O. E., and the Knights
of Columbus, in which In- li.is iicld .ill the chairs. He is also connected with the
Chamber of Commerce and his cooperation is given to every movement instituted by
tliat organization for the benefit and upbuilding of tlie city. His entire life has been
characterized by continuous advancement. Every step in his career has been a for-
ward one and the thoroughness with which he has mastered every task and per-
formed every duty constitutes the secret of his success. In the law he has never
failed to give careful preparation and a keen analytical mind enables him to readily
determine the salient ])oints in a case and apply lcg;il principle and precedent cor-
rectly. In the field of business, too, his sound judgment has manifested itself in
judicious investment and the wise control of his interests.

W. .1. KO.MMKRS.

At the age of fourteen years \\'. .1. KnimiK rs could not spc;ik a word of the
English language; today he occupies an enviable ])osition in the world of finance
as .-i representative of banking interests in .Spokane. The heights to which he has
risen in liis business career indicate a life of intelligent and well directed activity
and a thorough mastery of the tasks he has undertaken. He was born in Mount
Calvary. Wisconsin. .Fanuary l.'i. 1872. His f.ithiT. .M.ithias Konnners, was born
in Ciermany and was the son of a proniin<iit (icrinan citizen .-md military oHieir.
In e.irlv life Matlii.as Konnners e.'ime to the new world .'ind for many years w;is
engaged in general nier<'li.indising but is now living in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
He had one brother who served in the Civil war and was wounded in the strife.
Mathias Komniers was united in marriage to Margaret Wolf, a native of Mount
Calvary, Wisconsin, and a member of a family that was represented in the Revo-

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lutionary war and also in the Civil war. She, too, is of German descent and it
was the lang^uage of the fatherland that was sjjoken in the Kommers home, where
the family included five sons and three daugliters. tlie brothers of our subject
being: Adolph, now of Spokane; Louis, living in Wabeno, Wisconsin; Alphonse,
a resident of Antigo, Wisconsin; and the Rev. Joseph Kommers, of Hortonville,
Wisconsin. The sisters are Mary, Angeline and Anna, all residents of P'ond du
Lac, Wisconsin.

W. J. Kommers was educated in Mount Calvary, a resected rural community
of German settlers, to the age of fourteen years when he was sent to Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, where he attended the Pio Nono College, pursuing a commercial course,
which was completed by graduation with the class of 1889. The following year
he accepted a position as bookkeeper for a hardware company in Superior, Wis-
consin, where he remained for a year, when the Northwestern National Bank was
formed with Mathias Kommers as one of the stockholders, and his son. W. J.
Kommers, was given the position of messenger in the bank, to serve the first year
without salary. He remained with that institution in various capacities for twelve
years, serving during the last four years as its cashier. In ISOii he came to
Spokane to join D. W. Twohy, who with his associates was at that time perfecting
the purchase of the Old National Bank. He has since been connected with these
gentlemen, becoming assistant cashier but having more particularly in hand the
interior organization and development of the bank. He spent nnich of his time
in advertising the institution and bringing it to public notice, had charge of the
working force and systems of the bank and assisted also in the credit de])artment.
In the fall of 1909 the growth of the bank made it necessary to find new quarters
and the new site and the erection of a building for the Old National Bank and all
the details were placed in charge of Mr. Kommers. The volume of business that
developed in this connection was so great that he was practically disassociated
with the work of the bank in the conduct of his daily interests for the next two
years, his labors only ending with the comjjlete rental of the building and an
organization developed to operate it. Prior to this undertaking he was given carte
blanche for three months and traveled all over the country, studying architecture
and planning the details of the bank and its offices. His suggestions and ideas
were accepted, for the officials recognized that he thoroughly knew the needs of
the bank and possessed, moreover, knowledge concerning the requirements of
office tenants in the city. The responsibility of fixing the rental space of every
square foot in the immense building and putting it on a paying basis was his.
His work was completed on the 1st of January, 1911, when the Old National
Bank moved into its new home. Without relinquishing his position as assistant
cashier of the Old National Bank and also continuing to serve as assistant secretary
of the Old National Bank Building Company, ^Nlr. Kommers was elected to the
cashiership and directorate of the Union Trust & Savings Bank, an institution
allied to the Old National Bank and conducted under practically the same owner-
ship. He is so engaged now and is serving the same interests. He has always
displayed special fitness for the building up of organizations to rank with the
representative business enterprises of the northwest and has given special atten-
tion to the question of publicity, believing that judicious advertising is one of the
potent elements in success. To bring to the knowledge of the people the institu-
tions which he has represented, their purposes, their plans and their merits, has

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been one of the chief features of his business activity, as for instance when the
first column of steel was set for the Old National Hank buildinj; fifty per cent
of tiie space in the building had already been rented and signed ii|i. Architects
say that this is a record unprecedented in the annals of office building erections
and Mr. Kommers has won a deserved reputation thereby.

On the 21st of September, 1897, in Superior, ^ViseoIl^iM, .Mr. Kuniiiurs was
united in m.-irriage to Miss Louise Klinkert, a daughter of J. A. Kll?ilicrt. retired,
of Superior. Mr. and Mrs. Komnu-rs have tceonic p.irciits of tlirci- children:
William A.. Henry K. and M.irg.int. all in sclmol. IIk nligious f.iilh <ii the
family is th.-it of the Catholic chureli. .Mr. Kommers is president of a (icrni.-iii
club, a newly organized society called the Spokane .Vrioii .'^neictv. coinixiscrl of
the representative Germans of the city. He is .ikci a im inlu r cil thi .spoU.nir
Athletic Club and the Inland Club, is vice president of the Loyola .Vthletie Club
and a trustee of the Knights of Columbus. He belongs to the Cli.inilxr of Coni-
meree and in politics is a republican where n.ition.-il issucM arc involved hut at
local elections casts a ballot independent of party affiliation. His entire life has
been characterized by a continuous progress that has brought him to an enviable
position in financial circles. He has made a most thorough study of business con-
ditions and opportunities and has contributed not a little to the success of the
banking interests with which he is connected. His colleagues and contemporaries
recognize his force and ability and entertain for him the warm rcg.ird which is
ever the expression of a recognition of iiulividii.il merit .uid worth.

JAMES 13. VALENTINE.

Working at the forge in his early boyhood, then advancing slowly but st<;idily
and surely step by step as he proved his worth, .ability .and enterprise, .lames H.
Valentine is today at the head of several imporl.mt business projects in Spok.ane
and at the same time his labors have constituted a factor in public progress. His
work in securing the aiipropriation for the opening of the Columbia river from
Bridgeport to Kettle I' .ills is indeed commend.-ible and the value of his l.-ibor in
this connection can li.irdly be overcstiiiiatrd. It is charactiristie of him Ih.il ,ill
through his life his ))riv;ite interests and public wurk ha\c liccii given their due
relative projiortion of time ,ind effort.

One the 26th of .laiiu.iry. I.SliS. .I.-uiies H. X'.ileiitiiic first s.aw the light of d.iy
in .Scotland. His paniits, .Stewart and Is.ibilla ((iricvi-) \';ilcntinc. were ;ils()
natives of .Seotl.and and r<))rcscntatives of old .and well known f.amilies of that
country. The f.ither di<(l in M.ircli, 1908, and the luolher on Decemher JS. liMl.
in Montrose, .Scotland. In tiic family were four sons .and two d.aiighlcrs: .lames
IL ; Charles \V., a resident of Hejjpncr, Oregon; David and (icorge. who arc liv-
ing in Scotland; Mrs. Jane Stone, a widow, residing .at Montrose; and l-.li/.abcth.
the wife of Thomas Falconer, of ElzcU. .Scotland.

James B. Valentine was educated in the common schools of Scotland .and in
that country learned the blacksmith's trade, devoting four years to its mastcrv.
He afterward spent a year in Edinburgh and then came to the United .States. I'"or
a siiort time he remained in Boston, .M.assaehiisetts, but in 1886 became a resident

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of eastern Oregon. For two years he followed his trade, proving himself not
only a capable but also a reliable workman. In January, 1888, however, he went
overland to the Big Bend country, where he took a preemption and timber claim
eighteen miles northeast of Waterville. TJiere he continued to work at his trade
on his ow^l account until the fall of 1892, when he was elected to the office of sheriff,
occujjying that position until the spring of 1897. He then removed to Bridgeport,
where he engaged in the hotel business until the spring of 1898, when he became a
resident of Spokane. Just before his removal to this city he organized the Bridge-
port Land Company, owning thirty-two hundred acres, and was actively engaged
in the development of that project as general manager until after they brought
water to the district and all of the ditches were finished. He still retains his
official connection with the enterprise and is also secretary of the Bridgeport De-
velopment Com])any, owning seventeen hundred acres just outside of Bridgejiort.
When success has been achieved in one ])roject he extends his efforts to still other
fields and is now closely and prominently associated with various business enter-
prises, which are important elements in the work of general development and
improvement here. He organized the Arctic Cold Storage Warehouse Company
in March, 1909, becoming its vice president, and in April, 1911, organized the
Merchants Produce Company, of which he is the president. Both companies are
incorporated. He handles cold storage products and the warehouse has a capac-
itv of one hundred and fifty carloads for cold storage and two hundred and fiftv
carloads for dry storage. The Merchants Product Company conducts a general
commission business and ships east and to all parts of the country, mixed and
straight carloads of fruit. Like most of the settlers of the northwest, Mr. Valen-
tine was at one time interested in mining, having done some prospecting in 1890
and 1891 but afterward he retired from that field. He is interested in the Wash-
ington Bond \' Mortgage ComiJany, of which he was one of the organizers, in the
spring of 1910, and of which he is the secretary and treasurer. This company
has commodious quarters in the Empire State building and deals principally in
Washington farm loans. He is likewise connected wnth the Bridgeport Highlands
Orchard Company, owning property six miles north of Bridgeport.

In his political views Mr. Valentine is a stalwart republican, active in the party
which he has represented in county and state conventions and also serving as a
member of the comity and state central committees. He filled tiie office of sheriff
of Douglas county from 1893 mitil 1896, inclusive. It was then a new and gen-
erally lawless district and he saw some hard service and had considerable experi-
ence in the four years in which he filled the office but he succeeded in reducing law-
lessness and crime to a minimum and many of his official acts have made history
in that county. Perhaps his most im])ortant public service has been done as one of
the river commissioners, appointed by the state government in 1909 for a term of
two years. In that connection he was instrumental in securing an apjiropriation
of fifty thousand dollars for opening up the Columbia river from Bridgeport to
Kettle Falls. He worked, as a member of the commission for about a year and a
half on the river, purchased the steamer Yakima and good equipment and in the
meantime secured a one hundred thousand dollar appropriation from the govern-
ment, with the understanding that the commission would loan the boat and its
equipment for the service. This they did and in addition returned five thousand
dollars to the government when the work was completed. Steamers are now run-

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niii^ hctwcfii the points ii.iined and tlu- work of opt-nin^ up tlic river has been of
immense value to the district. The acconiplislunenl of this task is due. to quite
an extent to Mr. Valentine, whose puhlie spirit proiiiiiteil liiiii to give liis time
and effort to a work whieh he recognized as most essential in the dev( lopmeiit of
the district, affording cheap and excellent shipping facilities.

In October, 1899, Mr. Valentine was married to Frances Scully, of Wenatchce,
\\'ashingt<)n. a daughter of William D. Reeder, an old soldier and pioneer of that
country, and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Tin- four children of
this marriage are: Isabella, Etta and .lames, who are in school : and Howard, at home.
The family attend the Presbyterian church .and Mr. Valentine is a member of the
blue lodge of M.asons ;it U'.aterville and of the siirine and consistory at Si)ok;ine.
He is also a member of the Spokane Lodge of Elks. No. ■2'2S. He lias n liini.d to
Seotl.and for a visit to his old home, friemls .-iiid family, but lias the strongest .al-
tacliment for the land of his adoption and its institutions, recognizing the f.aet that
this is a land of opportunity where the ro.ad to usefulness .and suc(i-ss is o]n m to
all. A man should never be judged sohly by wli.it he lias .accomplished but also
by the distance between his present ])osition and his starting ])oinl. The record
of Mr. Valentine viewed in this way shows his life of industry to be om- indeed
worthy of emulation, admiration and res|)ect. St.arting out .as :i boy at the anvil,
he is today active in the control of many important jirojects which are f.actors in
the progress and upbuilding of the northwest.

SAMUEL H. FRIEDMAN.

Ill 1 history of Spokane's self-made citizens, mention should be made of Samuel
H. Friedman, who established his home here in 1890 and in the intervening years
to the time of his death made steady progress in a business way, owing to his in-
defatigable energy, his firm determination and keen sagacity. He w.as borii in
Illinois, Januarv 1 L 186."). and pursued his education in the public .and higli schools
of Atlanta, that state, until he reached the age of fourteen years, when he lu-came
clerk in a general mercantile store. Gradually he worked his way upward .and
from his earnings saved such sums as he could each year until in ISS7 he li.ad .ac-
quired an amount sufficient to en.able him to engage in merchandising on his own
account.

After three years, however, he disposed of his interests in the middle west and
came to the Pacific coast, settling in .Spok.am-. where he est.ablished .a loan business.
In 1891, in company with P. E. F"isli( i- and ,\. .1. Hi ise. he purchased the Cascade
Laundry, then a sm.all plant with only a few em|)loyes and but one dilivery w.agon.
Tile business Jirospered, however, and grew steadily. They not only controlled .a
large portion of the trade of this city and surrounding district but also established
branch offices in many of the towns of eastern Washington and Idaho and were
given the j)atron.age of the dining and slee])ing cars of the Great Northern Rail-
road Comjjany. Mr. Friedman was ever alert and watchful, carefully guarding tin-
interests of his business, and his reliable methods .and the excellent work whieh
was turiK'd out by his establishment constituted the chief forces in its success. He
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needful for upbuilding and maintaining a large business undertaking. He became
one of the trustees of the Spokane Laundrj^ Association and was a member of the
executive committee of the Oregon & Washington Interstate Laundry Association.
He continued actively in business until his death.

In Atlanta, Illinois, on the 19th of November. 1881, Mr. Friedman was mar-
ried to Miss Lillie M. Reise, a native of that town and a daughter of Augustus J.
and Elizabeth (German) Reise, who were both natives of Germany and on com-
ing to America settled in Atlanta, Illinois, the father devoting his life to farming
in that part of the state. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Friedman was born a daughter, Helene
E., now the wife of AV. Lamont Barnes of the Fidelity Bank.

The death of Mr. Friedman occurred on the 28th of August, 190i. Fraternally
he was prominently identified with the Masonic order, holding membership in
Tyrian Lodge, No. 96, F. & A. M., the Royal Arch chapter and the council, and he
was also a life member of the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club. His political
allegiance was given to the democratic party and he took an active and helpful
interest in the welfare of the city. He was one of the best known men of Spokane
and all who came in contact with him recognized that he was most kindly in spirit.
His genial disposition won him the love of many and his well spent life proved that
success is ambition's answer.

CHARLES H. MERRIAM.

In the practice of law and in the field of real-estate operations Charles H.
Merriam has won more than local recognition. He is closely associated with the
work of upbuilding the west and yet he has never been so busy with his individual
interests that he could find no time for cooperation in military affairs or public
projects. He is now giving much of his time to a railway project which if com-
pleted will mean a valuable asset in the opening up and development of the great
region lying between Portland and Spokane. The entire width of the continent
separates Mr. ]SIerriam from his birthplace, for he is a native of Maine, born No-
vember 10, 1859. He was reared to manhood in that state and in the acquirement
of his education completed a high-school course and afterward spent three years
in study in the University of Maine. In 1887 he went to Fort Robinson, Nebraska,
where he served as assistant mechanical engineer for a time, and then proceeded
to Fort Laramie, Wyoming, wliere he served as chief mechanical engineer until 1 889.
That year -svitnessed his arrival in Spokane where he entered upon the study of
law under the direction of his brother, W'illis H. Merriam. A few years were de-
voted to a further course of reading and in 1891 he was admitted to the bar of
Washington. He entered upon the active work of the profession and was steadily
building up a good practice in Washington and Idaho, when his labors were inter-
rupted by his service in the Spanish-American war. With the outbreak of hostili-
ties between this country and Spain he enlisted in Company A of the First Regi-
ment of Washington Volunteers, leaving Spokane on the 30th of April, 1898.
He was mustered into the service on the 9th of May and on the 28th of October,
left San Francisco for Manila, where he arrived on the 2d of December. He was
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transferred to Company L, participating witli that command in all of tlie engap-nients
of the First Washington, his services being characterized hy faithfulness and valor.
He received special mention from Colonel Wholley and also a written recommenda-
tion for a commission in the volunteer service, in recognition of the distinguished
aid which he had rendered at the ca])ture of Pateros on the 1 Mh of March. 1899.
He was one of eight who brought boats up the Pasig river in the face of a murderous
fire for tile purjiose of conveying the remainder of the command across, and assisted
in making the crossing, the regiment being undiT fire all the time.

With the other members of his company Mr. Merriain was mustered out No-
vember 1, 1899. at San Francisco, whence he ni.ide bis way to Sjiokane and nvsumed
the practice of law. He reached this city on the (ith of November .-md in .l.muary,
1900, was appointed deputy county clerk under James L Drain, afterward adjutant
general of the state. He continued in that office until January 15, 1901. when
he fonncd a partnership with Charles F. Uhlmaii under the firm n.ame of Uhlman
& Merriam for the conduct of a real-estate business. In Ih.il connection he was one
of the organizers of the railroad company known as tlie Spokane & Columbia
River Railroad Company, of which he was elected sccret.'iry-treasurer. They ob-
tained the water-power site now being improved by the Wasiiington Water Power
Company near La Prey bridge, known as Long Lake. Later Mr. .Merriam sold
his interest for five thousand dollars. Since then he has largely been connected
with the mayor's office, especially with Herbert C. Moore, acting in the capacity
of his private secretary. He was also clerk for two terms in the st.ate legislature,
both in the house and the senate. Mr. Merriam has always been prominently iden-
tified with the republican ])arty and has Ijeen a p()))iilai- e,nii])aigii speaker, doing
much to further the interests of the organization. He is now ))artieul.irly active
in connection with tlie development of .Spokane and the Inl.ind Kni))ire, doing
everything in his power to promote the welfare of this portion of the country. At
the present time lie is laboring earnestly to promote the electric railw.iy enter-
prise, involving in the neighborhood of eiglit million dollars. If the project is car-
ried out successfully it will mean the expenditure of twenty million dollars and
will connect Spokane and Portland. In the meantime he continues in the jiractice
of law and in bis real-est.ate 0]HTations and is interested also in (iroinoting an irriga-
tion project in connection with the railway ])rojeet. He is likewise interested in
mining .md is engaged in the development of a gold and silver proinrty on Palmer
Mouiit,iin, Okanogan county, Washington.

On the 1st of May, 1901. in .lackson, Michigan. Mr. Mi rriain was united in
marriage to Miss Katiurine Westren, a daughter of Pliili]) 1). and Elizabeth
Westreii, the former a f.-irmer of Jackson. They now have one child. .Jennie E.
Merriam, born .May 22, 1902. Mr. .-md Mrs. Merri;iin hoiil numliership in .St.
Matthew's Kpiscojial elnireh. in the work of which he is nnieh inten-sted. He is
a member of the ehureh club, is chorister of the church ;ind is a licensed I:iy reader
under the bishop. He belongs to the Indepiiiili nl Onhr of Odd i'ellows, in which
he has filled all of the chairs, and is now a past grand. He .also belongs to Cien-
eral Charles King Camp of the Spanish War X'eterans and at one time served as
chapl.'iin but h.is resigned. His preliminary milit.ir\- (xperienee came to him be-
fore the .S|)anish-.Aineriean war for prior to going to the Philippines he h.ad been
appointed captain of Company ('•. of the .Second Regiment of the Nation.'d Guard
of Washington, serving with tiiat r.itik until be resigned in ordir to remove to

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Idalio and practice law. He is also affiliated with John A. Logan Camp, No. 2, of
the Sons of Veterans, of which he has served as past captain. He likewise holds
membership with the Knights of Malta and the Junior Order of United American
Mechanics. In politics he has always been an active republican, giving loyal sup-
port to the party in his efforts to secure the adoption of its principles which he
deems most conducive to good government. His activities and interests have thus
covered a broad field and have been especially effective factors in promoting the
interests of the community and the state along many lines. He is a man of marked
enterprise, laboring earnestly in behalf of whatever he undertakes, and his sound
judgment, guiding his indefatigable industry, brings to successful conclusion many
of the projects with which he is associated.

MARK WOOD MERRITT.

Notable among the proprietors of heavy landed interests in Washington is Mark
Wood Merritt. of Rosalia. Whitman county, now living a life of comparative re-
tirement. He was born in Pike county, Missouri, October 4, 1854, his parents be-
ing Thomas and Susan (Suddreth) Merritt, both natives of Virginia. The Merritt
family is of French origin, the grandfather, Nicholas Merritt, and the great-grand-
father both liaving been born in France. The latter took part in the Revolutionary
war and tlie grandfather, who settled in INIaryland, was a soldier in the War of
1812.

Mark Wood Merritt was educated in the common schools of Pike county, Mis-
souri, and pursued his studies until 1873, when he devoted his entire time to as-
sisting his father in the work of the farm, thus continuing until 1877. In that year
he rented a farm in Missouri and continued farming on his own account in that
state until the spring of 1882, when he decided to remove to Whitman county, Wash-
ington. After arriving in this state he settled two miles east of Rosalia where he
took up one hundred and sixty acres of government land and from time to time in-
creased his holdings until he now possesses eight hundred acres in that community.
He also owns twenty thousand and eighty acres in Douglas county, Washington.
He has given a great deal of attention to tlie raising of stock, his specialty being
the breeding of fine horses of which he owns one hundred and fifty-three head.
During his active career as a Iiorse breeder he achieved a national reputation hav-
ing sold his horses in all parts of the United .States. Another important branch of
his farming activity was dairying, his operations along that line being quite exten-
sive. Beside the Iieavy landed interests IMr. Merritt possesses, he is also a director
of the First National Bank of Rosalia, a director in the Rosalia Telephone Com-
pany and a director and the i)resident of the Rosalia Sup]5ly Compan}-.

]Mark Wood ^Nlerritt was married to !Miss Edna Wells in Pike county, Missouri,
in 1878. She is a daughter of William E. and ^Martha (ISIcCoy) Wells, both na-
tives of the state of Missouri. To this union were born four children: Henry, re-
siding in Whitman county, who is married and has two sons: ^Martha, the wife of
Allen McClaine, of Pearl. Washington, and the mother of two daughters: Richard,
yet at home: and Jesse, who died at the age of nineteen years.

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The jjolitical allegiance of .Mr. Merritt is given to the democratic party, for
the measures and candidates of which he always casts his vote and he has held tiie
office of road supervisor for eight years. He also takes a great interest in educa-
tional matters, having been a member of the local school board for twelve years.
Traternally he is a member of the .Masonic order and of the Woodmen of the World.
He is also active in his membership in the Commercial Club of Hosali.-i.

Prime factors which have conduced to the attainment of Mr. ^lerritt's unusu-
ally prosperous and useful business career have been his great business ability, his
untiring industry, his habits of economy and the wise direction and management
of the i)roperties which he began to accumulate comparatively early in life. He
started out in the business world single-handed and alone to carve a career which
logically followed as the result of his own well directed efforts along business lines.
IK had the courageous spirit in abundance and was not afraid to make investments
which his common sense and intuition told him would prove profitable. He reveled
in work, took a keen interest in tin- management of his business affairs and gave
unHaggiiig attention to ail the details which a business life entails. After serving
his eoumiunity and in fact the district at large in the useful ways outlined above
Mr. .Merritt has been enabled at a comparatively early time in life to retire from
the .-ictive and more onerous duties which he followed long and successfully. In
return he is now enjoying life, surrounded by an extensive circle of warm personal
.Hid business friends among whom he has always been held in the highest esteem
and nji.irdid witli the greatest respectv T,

MiEES.M. IIIGLEY.

Developing business conditions have made commercial training a necessity. In
this age when everything is done with a rush and where ra))id and accurate results
must be obtained in order to meet comixtition each individual should be thorouglilv
qualified for the duties which devolve upon him, and to meet the need for thoroughly
trained helj) the commercial college has been established. Today the Northwestern
Business College of Spokane is regarded as one of the foremost educational institu-
tions of the northwest and as its president Mr. Higley has given to this section of
the country a school of particular merit. He has lived in AVashington for fourteen
years, h.-iving come to Spokane in 1897. He was then a young man of about
thirty years of age, his birth having occurred in St. Charles, Minnesota, November
2K 1867. His parents were Francis .M. and Maria E. ("Chamberlain) Higlev. of
that city, where his father conducted business as a hardware merchant save that
at the ))eriod of the Civil war he responded to the country's call for aid and served
at the front with Brackett's Battalion of the Fifth Iowa Cavalry. He passed awav
many years ago, but the mother of our subject is still living.

As a public-school student of Minnesota, Miles M. Higley passed through con-
secutive grades until he became a high-school student and later he attended the
Gem City Business College of Quiney, Illinois. Recognizing the need for busi-
ness training among the young people of the country, he went to Marinette, Wis-
consin, where he opened a commercial school, which he conducted with gratifying
success from 1889 until 1897. In the latter year he sold out and came to Sjiokane,

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thinking to find a still broader field of labor in this rapidly growing section of the
country. He purchased the Northwestern Business College from its founder, E.
H. Thompson, and immediately began to reorganize and build up what is uniformly
conceded today to be the best business college in the northwest. In 1899 the com-
pany was incorporated with 'Mr. Higley as president and general manager and
Clinton P. Brewer as secretary. The faculty now numbers ten instructors, day
and evening classes are maintained and there are three distinct courses of study.
Their attendance numbers about seven hundred pupils each year, coming to them
from the Dakotas, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Oklahoma and British
Columbia. It is estimated that the college is the means of bringing from one hun-
dred and fifty thousand to one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars to Spo-
kane each year. The system of instruction is most thorough and graduates are
qualified to take up responsible positions in the business world. Already many of
their students are making for themselves creditable names and positions as factors
in the commercial life of this and other cities.

On the 19th of April, 1897, Mr. Higley was married to Miss Mae F. Shields,
of Marinette, Wisconsin, a daughter of Charles E. and Josephine (Wilson) Shields,
of that city. They were pioneer residents of the Badger state, where !Mr. Shields
was engaged in the lumber trade. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Higley have been born a
daugliter and a son, Florence Lucille and Warren, who are with their parents
in a beautiful suburban home which stands on a block of fourteen acres at Glenrose.
Its hospitality is proverbial and its good cheer is enjoyed by their many friends.
Mr. Higley is greatly interested in the welfare of Siaokane, proof of which is found
in his earnest cooperation with the various projects and plans of the Chamber of
Commerce for the upbuilding of the city. He belongs to the Rotary Club and to
Imperial Lodge, No. 13i, I. O. O. F., but is perhaps best known outside of his col-
lege connections in the Masonic fraternity, his membership being with Spokane
Lodge, No. 34, A. F. & A. M.; Spokane Chapter, No. 2, R. A. M.; Spokane
Council, No. 4, R. & S. M.; Cataract Commander}-, No. 3, K. T. ; Oriental Con-
sistory, No. 2, A. A. S. R. ; and El Katif Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. He has
ever held to liigh ideals in the conduct of the college and has the ability to insjjire
pupils and teachers with much of his own zeal and interest in the work.

MARTIN B. CONNELLY.

That the life record of Martin B. Connelly should find place on the pages of
Spokane's history is due to tlie fact that he has been greatly interested in the
upbuilding of the Inland Empire and has taken an active part in many projects
and measures relating to its welfare and improvement. He is numbered today
among the most successful real-estate men and financiers of this section, accom-
plishing what would be the crowning work of a life of much greater duration
than his. He is now chairman of the board of directors and the vice president of
the Washington Trust Company and is officially connected with a number of the
more important corporations of the city. He was born in Portage. Wisconsin,
October 1.5. 1862, a son of Patrick and Honora (Quinn) Connelly, both of whom
were natives of Countv Galwav, Ireland. Tlie father, who was a railroad con-

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tractor, died in 1867 and tlic mother passed away in ]89'2. The other nienibcrs
of the family in addition to Martin B. Connelly are: Patrick H., who is now in-
terested in mining in Australia and makes his home at Sydney; and Bridget, wiio
is the wife of Patrick A. Geraty, of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

>Lnrtin B. Connelly pursued his education in the public schools of Wisconsin
and Minneapolis, supjilementing the work of the grades bj' the high-school course,
afterward receiving instruction in two business colleges — the La Crosse and the
Curtis Business College of Minneapolis. For a year and a half he engaged in
reading law in Minneajiolis and at the age of nineteen years he became inter-
ested in real-estate dealing in that city, since which time he has continued to
handle jirojjcrty both on his own account and for others. He remained in the
real-estate business in Minneapolis for five years, witliin which time he platted
five additions to the city. He also operated extensively in property in Minnesota,
the D.ikotas and Wisconsin and in January, 1889, he arrived in .Spokane, where
he connected liimsclf witii Arthur D. Jones. He was afterward .ilone for a time
and later was joined by R. L. Webster in a partnership that was continued under
the firm name of M. B. Connelly & Company, Inc. Operations were carried on undir
that style until 1902, when Mr. Connelly, J. Grier Long and R. L. Webster in-
corporated the Washington Trust Company, merging the business interests of
Mr. Long, who became vice ])resident and treasurer, and Mr. Webster, who be-
came secretary, while Mr. Connelly naturally assumed the duties of president of
the Washington Trust Company and so continued until January, 1911, when he
resigned and took charge of the board of directors, also becoming vice president.
.Mr. Long succeeded to the ]>osition of president and treasurer jind Mr. ^^'ebster
still remains as secretary. In addition to its other interests the company has
operated extensively in real-estate, principally in business properties and in their
care and management. Tliey also conduct a general insurance and loan de])artinent
and have made for themselves a most prominent position in financial circles. M r.
Connelly has been interested in thi? construction of a number of large business blocks,
tlieir rental and management, and is interested as ■■m oflieer and director in several
investment companies. He is also the vice president .md ;i director of the liiion
.Savings Bank, the iiresident of the Security Investment Company, vice president
and director of the Washington .State Realty Conipany, a stockholder in tiie Penn
-Mortg.age Investment Company, a director and manager of the Guardian Invest-,
nient Company treasurer and director of the Washington National Life Iiisiir.niee
Company, a director in the Fidelity Building & Loan .\ssociation of wiiieli he
was presidt'nt until lie resigned, the treasurer and director of the Riverside Park
Coinpatiy. .-iiifl tri-.isiirer and director of the Lincoln Investment ('i)ni|iaMV. The
v.due of his services and of his jiidpnent in these different eoniiietions is widely
recognized, for it is well known that his plans arc carefully formulated and are
executed with dispatch.

On the iJOth of .June, 1900, in Seattle. Mr. CoiuKlly was united in m.irriage
to Miss Emma >L Patton, a native of I'eiinsyU aiiia. and unto them li.-ive been
born three children. .lames Bartley, Margaret .\in.inda and Martha Josephi?ie.
Mr. Connelly gives his |)olitieal indorsement to the republican |)arty but li.-is
neither time nor inelin:itii>n for .active (lolitieal service. He is, however, a mem-
ber of several of the leading social organizations of the citv, including the .Spo-

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kane Club, the Spokane Country Club and the Spokane Athletic Club, of which
he is a life member. In ^Masonry he has attained the thirty-second degree of the
Scottish Rite in the consistory and has become a noble of El Katif Temple of the
Mystic Shrine. His name is also on the membership rolls of the Knights of
Pythias order and he belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. In this and other
connections he has labored etl'ectively and earnestly for the welfare and upbuild-
ing of Spokane and the Inland Empire and takes an active interest in civic mat-
ters, supporting every public movement looking toward improvement and pro-
gress. What he says he will do, he does. Men regard his spoken word with as
much respect and faith as they do his written contract and the success that he
has achieved and the results which he has accoiiiplished indicate that he is able
to j)ass judgment upon many vital questions, especially concerning real-estate and
financial problems. Such a record cannot but' inspire admiration, for it is notable
even in this country of large and important undertakings.

WALKER L. BEAN.

Walker L. Bean who has been closely associated with commercial and other
business interests and is now giving his attention to real estate, specializing in
business properties, was born January 28, 1862, at Waukesha, Wisconsin. His
father. Walker L. Bean, Sr., was born January 11, 1832, in Chesterfield. New
York, and became a Wisconsin pioneer. The family to which he belonged is of
Scotch descent and was represented with the Continental troops in the Revolution-
ary war. Walker L. Bean, Sr., became a lieutenant in the Civil war, serving with
the Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Infantry, ,ind died at Columbus, Kentucky. Our
subject had one uncle. Irving M. Bean, who was a captain in the Civil war, and
another uncle. Colonel Sidney A. Bean, who was killed in the battle of Baton Rouge.
The family, as indicated, has a most creditable military record, loyalty ever hav-
ing been one of their marked cliaracteristics as manifest in active duty and unfalt-
ering courage on the battlefield.

The mother of our subject bore the maiden name of Elizabeth J. White. Her
people were of English descent and some of her ancestors fought for liberty in the
Revolutionary war. Mrs. Bean was born in Windsor, Vermont, and died in Mil-
waukee, Wisconsin, in January, 1911. Following the death of her first husband,
Mrs. Bean had become the wife of Rev. Thomas G. Watson, a pioneer minister
of Spokane, of the Presbyterian faith. He erected the old church where the Re-
view building now stands and was one of the most prominent divines in this sec-
tion of the coimtry, being held in highest respect by all, regardless of creed or
religious belief. He died in October, 1908, but the impress of his individuality
still remains upon those who came under his teaching.

Walker L. Bean supplemented his public-school education by a course in Car-
roll College at Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he was graduated in 1882. He was
interested in the stories which reached him concerning the west, and, believing
this to be the land of promise and of opportunity, he came to Spokane in 1883 and
opened the first large grocery store of the city. He made the trip on the first
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was tiic first up-to-dato groci-rv in tlic (irst lirick huilding of Spokaiu-. Hi- also
has the distinction of Iiavin;;; shipped tlu- first groceries ever sent by railroad to
Spokane from the cast. Prior to the building of the line everything had to be
sent by way of San Francisco. His shi])nuiit found a ready and liberal patronage
and it was not long before .Mr. Ikan was enjoying a large and profitable trade.
Later he extended his operations into other fields, becoming associated with S.
G. Haverhill in building the first oatmeal mill ever erected in the west, its location
being on Howard street, just across from the Echo mill. His next undertaking was
in the real-estate business, in which he engaged about 1887. He has since continued
to deal in properties and at one time was associated with Henry \V. Augustine un-
der the firm name of .\ugustine & Bean, but most of the time has been alone, con-
ducting his business under the style of Walker L. Bean & Company. Mr. Bean
was associated with D. T. Ham and Henry W. .\ugustine in the ownership of the
Rookery block for a number of years but at h ngtli that property was sold and in
connection with Mr. Ham he purchased th<- l,iii<itlle block, sixty by one hundred
and eighty feet and four stories in height, on a double corner at Washington, River-
side and Sprague streets. Mr. Bean has largely engaged in dealing in business
properties, including warehouse properties, and he owns and handles mucli vacant
business property. He is thoroughly informed concerning re.-ilty values and has
made judicious investments for himself as well as for others.

On the 28th of January, 1886, in Murray, Idaho, Mr. Bean was united in
marriage to Miss Kate Hussey, a daughter of Warren Hussey, at that time a
banker of .Murray. Idaho. The four children of this marriage are: Margaret,
who is a graduate of Smith College; Warren H., who after graduating at Cornell
engaged in farming in .\lberta, Canada; and Dorothy and Kathryn, who are at-
tending school.

In his political views Mr. Bean is a republican but is not active. He lias never
sought office but in different ways has contributed to the u|)building and improve-
ment of the city, especially during the critical i)eriod when many grew faint hearted
regarding the future of Spokane. He became a charter member of tin Sjjokane
Club but afterward withdrew. He belongs to the Chamber of Comnnrcc and is
interested in its v.iried projects for the welfare and upbuilding of the city. He
is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association and is serving on its edu-
cational committee. In all matters iiert-iining to the advancement of Spokane his
work has at all times been characterized by a spirit of helpfulness and guided by
practical judgment so that the results a<liii\ id have constituti-d s.iliitit foreis to
that end.

CARL HUGO .lABEI.ONSKY.

Carl Hugo .I.ilxlonsky, an architect of Spokane, who is a s))lendid example
of the men of fonign birth who have found in the new world business conditions.
that have .iialiled them to develop and utilize their powers and talents, and thus
win success, w.is born in .Sweden, .\pril 10, 1879. His parents, Anders and Elsa
(.\kesson) .Tabelonskv. were also natives of that country, where they still reside,
till- father liiing .i retired railroad ni.in. The tlirei- hrotlii rs .mil three sisters of

252 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

Carl H. Jabtlonsky are Nels, Olaf. Arwid, Elsa, Hedwig and Hanny. all residing
in Sweden.

Spending his youthful days in the land of liis nativity, Carl Hugo Jabelonsky
was educated in tiie Malmoe School of Technical Trade, from which he was grad-
uated in ]8!)7. receiving the degree similar to that of civil engineer in tlie United
States. During the summer he pursued his studies and until 1899 was employed
through the remainder of the year by the city and harbor de))artment of Malmoe
as draftsman and assistant engineer. From April until September. 1899. he was
engineer witli the Olands New Cement Company, in charge of the harbor works
and buildings, and at the latter date entered upon the study of engineering works
in Europe, to whicli he gave his time until the succeeding May. From February,
1901, until .fanuary. 190.5. he was draftsman and designer and was in charge of
structural steel contracts for J. B. & J. M. Cornell Company, of New York City,
having come to the United States at the former date. In that connection he had
charge of tlie buildings of the navy department in the Charleston Navy Yards,
superintended the steel construction for the !Metro])olitan Railroad Company of
New York at Yonkers. had charge of the steel work for the New York Chamber
of Commerce and also superintended the steel construction of a number of the
sky scrapers of the metropolis, including buildings twenty-two stories in height.
His work also was done in connection with a number of leading apartment houses
and manufacturing ])lants. For three months he was with Thomas Edison de-
signing the steel structure for his cement plant, and from February, 1905, until
.Tune, 1906. was with the Westinghouse. Church & Kerr Company, engineers of
New York city, designing a number of buildings, both steel and reinforced con-
crete, especially manufacturing |)lants.

From June. 1906. until January. 1907. Mr. Jabelonsky was witli the New
York Central & Hudson River Railroad and designed a number of buildings for
the corporation, including roundhouses and warehouses, also bridges, working in
both steel and reinforced concrete construction. He was afterward, from Jan-
uary until August. 1907. with the General Electric Company at Pittsfield. Massa-
chusetts, as assistant engineer in charge of the drafting room, and designed a
number of steel and reinforced concrete manufacturing buildings. At the latter
day he was promoted, remaining with the company until February, 1908, with
headtjuarters at Schenectady, New York, as architectural engineer in charge of
the preliminary layout for the proposed plant at Erie. Pennsylvania. This plant
when completed will cost tliirty million dollars. For four months Mr. Jabelonsky
was temijorarily assigned to the American Concrete Steel Company at Newark.
New Jersey, in order to .study and acquaint himself with the latest methods in
concrete building construction.

In ^Nlay, 1908, Mr. Jabelonsky came to S])okane and his first work was as
superintendent of construction on the Wasliington Mill, the plans for which were
made by Architect Robert Sweatt. Mr. Jabelonsky then opened an office of his
own as architect and engineer, and has designed a number of tlie large and smaller
buildings in Spokane and tributary territory. He was the designer of the Hotel
Majestic, which was erected at a cost of one hundred thousand dollars; the Hoban
building, a six-story structure costing twentv-two thousand dollars; the Reiff
building, at thirty thousand dollars; two buildings for Mr. Goldberg, costing fifty
thousand dollars; the Dooley block, at twenty thousand dollars; and the Spokane

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Soda Hiittliiifr Works costing forty tliousaiul dollars. Hi- has also di'signtd about
fifty nsidiiicts in Spokain- and vicinity. Fie was associated with Mr. (ioodwin
wiio built the Castle Hill Manor for H. M . 1 r.ineis, and did extensive landscape
.ireliitecture and construction of street and jcirt systems for the Castle' Hill Land
Coiiip.iny. M the presiiit tinu-- he has in hand a number of im])ortant ecuistruc-
tions and. in addition to bis extensive architectural, engineering .itid building
opiT/itions. he is interested in mining propirties in Hritisb Cohnnliia. iiuluiling
the Morning Bell and (Jolden Scepter.

On the 1st of August, 1J)0.S, Mr. .labelonsky was married to Miss 'I'iiyra
Eliz.ibeth Cnmhilda Osterberg, .i daughter of Carl Osterberg, .i business man of
Sweden. They belong to the Swedish Lutheran church and their home, which tiny
own, is a hospitable one. its good cheer being greatly enjoyed by tin- many friends
whom they liave g.iined during tlieir residence in .Sjjokane. Mr. Jabelonsky is a
republican and is identified with several organizations in Spokane, es|)ecially those
in wiiieh liis fellow countrymen hold membership. He is now the secretary
of the .Swedish .\nuric;in League, is chairman of the finance committee of the
.Scandin.-ivian Urotlurhood of America .and is an associate member of the American
Society of Civil Engineers. He also belongs to the American .Soeiety ol .Swedish
Engineers and is a fellow of tile S])okane .Vrciiiteet Club. He has gained i)ronii-
nenee and renown in his jirofcssion, his .ability, jjlacing hiui in an enviable ))Osi-
tion as is- indicated by the importance of the work he has done in both the east and
tile west. His thorough training in Sweden, his study of engini-ering jiroblenis
in the different iniport.int cities of Euro])e .and his long cx))erieiice in .\iiierica have
well fiualitied him for the imjiortant .and onerous professionil ilutirs which devolve
upon him.

HONAI.I) A. GREENE. ^L D.

Dr. Ronald A. Greene, ;i well known pliysician sijecializing in his iir.actice in
the treatment of the eye, ear. nose and tiiroat. was born at .Salt Lake City, L'tah,
April -27, 1877. His parents were John and Olivia (/Viiderson) Greene, both
natives of Sweden. The father came across the plains in the 'jOs. settling at Salt
Lake City, where he engaged in business as a contr.actor and builder. He rii)re-
sented a prominent family of his native country and possessed many of tin- Stirling
characteristics of the .Swedish jMople. His death occurred in Salt Lake City in
August, 1911, when he had reached the age of eighty years, and his wife ii.issed
away there in April, 1911, at the age of eighty. In addition to Dr. (Jrecnc, the
members of their family were: Oliver B. and George E.. both of whom are resi-
dents of Salt Lake City; Emma, the wife of J. E. Bledsoe, also of Salt Lake City;
and .Fennie, the wife of J. C. Alter, of tlie same city.

.\ftiT |)ursuing his studies in tin- high school of his native city. Dr. Greene
coni|)leted his more specifically literary ccuirse in the Cniversity of L't.all, while his
professional training was received in the Xorthwestern University Medical School
of Chicago, from which he was graduated >[. D. in 1901. He added to his theoretical
training the benefit of a year's coiini-etion as bouse surgeon of the Illinois Eye and
Ear lufirmary of Chicago and afterw.ard became one of the instruetors in Rush

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Medical College of that city on diseases of the eye and ear. He likewise was one
of the teachers of the Northwestern University Medical School, treating diseases
of the eye, ear and nose. He spent some time at the Chicago Polyclinic and
his continuous study, reading and practice promoted his knowledge and skill. Re-
turning to Salt Lake City, he there remained for five years and in December, 1909,
came to Spokane, where he has since practiced. During his first year in Salt Lake
City he was in partnership with Dr. J. C. E. King, the health commissioner, and
served as his assistant in office. He specializes in the treatment of diseases of the
eye, ear, nose and throat and has done much important hospital work, being now
oculist and aurist to the Spokane Orphanage; a member of the medical staff of the
Children's Home ; and consulting nose and throat specialist of the Spokane Tuber-
culosis Sanatorium. He is likewise a member of the teaching staff of the Sacred
Heart Hospital and he belongs to both the county and state medical societies of
Washington and also the Pacific Coast Oto-Opthalmological Society.

In Salt Lake City, in May, 1904, was celebrated the marriage of Dr. Greene
and Miss Louise Rowe, a daughter of W. H. Rowe, formerly assistant superintend-
ent of the Zion Cooperative Mercantile Institution and also president of the Bear
River Valley Irrigation project. He was director general of the Utah exhibit at
the Alaska- Yukon Exposition and was a ver}^ prominent and influential resident
of Salt Lake and one of its pioneers. He is descended from English ancestry. The
two children of Dr. and Mrs. Greene are Phillip Burkland and Ronald Rowe, six
and four years of age respectively.

The Doctor is an independent republican and is a valued member of various
organizations. He has held office and is a member of all the different branches
of the Odd Fellows society and is now a captain in the Patriarchs Militant. He
also belongs to the Moose, the Woodmen of the World, the Scandinavian Brother-
hood of America, and to the Chamber of Commerce. He holds membership in the
Young Men's Cliristian Association and in the Manito Presbyterian church, of
which he is an elder. He has always been a worker along lines that have been
factors in character building. His purposes and ideals of life have ever been
high and in his profession he has ever worked toward advanced ideals, progressing
ever toward the goal of perfection. His professional labors have ever had a strict
scientific basis, which he has been able to apply with intelligence and substantial
results to the needs of his patients.

JOHN RAYMER.

John Raymer, banker and merchant, has contributed in substantial measure to
the business development and growth of Reardan and at the same time has been an
active factor in political circles, honored with election to the office of representative,
while in his home community he has been contiiniously in office since the organiza-
tion of the town. He was born in Calhoun county, Michigan, June 15, 18,56, and is
a son of Peter and Mary (Bates) Raymer, both of whom were natives of New York,
whence they removed to Michigan where the father followed the occupation of
farming.

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John RaynuT spent his early youtli in his parents' liome, attendihfj the ))ublic
schools of Calhoun county, Michigan, but at the age of fifteen left home and sought
employment in the lumber camps of the nortliern jiart of the state. That he was in-
dustrious and faithful is indicated by the fact that he worked for one company for
seven years and for four years he served as foreman. In 188t he came to the west
with Seattle as his destination and after remaining there for a short time made his
way to Vancouver Island. He next went to Spokane and in December. 188.'). re-
moved to Davenport, where he engaged in farming for a year or two. On the ex-
piration of tliat jieriod he turned his attention to the lumber business which he fol-
lowed north of Davenport, and in 1888 he |)urehased a half interest in a sawmill
whicli he afterward removed to north of Mondovi. In 1890 he sold that business
and came to Reardan. where in partnership with O. .\. Menger he o])ened tile first
hardware store in the town. The enterprise prospered and after four yi ars Mr.
Raymer purchased his partner's interest, conducting tlie business alone. In 1901
he erected the jiresent large brick building which hi now oceujiies ,'ind he li;is .-ilso
built three warehouses and extended the scope of his commercial activities by add-
ing to his store a line of furniture. His establishment is one of the best equipped
and tile Largest in the county and in addition to its conduct Mr. R.ayiner figures
prominently in financial circles as a stockholder and director of the Reardan Ex-
change Bank, while in 1911. following the death of Mr. Moriarty, he was elected
president of that institution. In 1 90(5 .John Raymer with several other gentlemen
organized the Chamokane Lumber Company, of which he serves as president. This
com))any owns sixteen thousand acres of land in Stevens county and a sawmill in
Lincoln county. His business interests are thus of a eh.-iraetcr that contribute
largely to general progress and prosperity as well as to individual success.

On the Uh of May. 189'2. occurred the marriage of Mr. Raymer and Miss Hattie
Latham, a native of Canada, and they have four children. Norman. .lohii C. Nelson
and Elizabeth. The parents arc widely and favorably known in Lincoln county and
Mr. Raymer is regarded as a valued member of the Independent Order of Odd Fel-
lows in which he t.akes an active part. His iiolitieal allegiance is given to the demo-
cratic party and in 1900 he was elected on its ticket to represent Lincoln county in
the house of representatives where he served for one term. That he has the con-
fidence and good-will of his fellow townsmen is indicated by the fact that he has
continuously served in the city council since the organization of the town. He li.is
liecn a liberal subscriber to all enterprises and a generous supjiorter of .ill jiublie
movements of his town .and county and has thus maintained .-in even b.alanee in his
life with his well directed business affairs which have made him one of the most suc-
erssful men in Lincoln countv.

HON. EDWIN H. ESHLEMAN.

This is preeminently the age of the young man. Business conditions and
public affairs call for the enterprise, energy- and determination of the young, and
college training has given them the knowledge which should accompanv other
qualities and which trains the mind for a ready selection of that which is es-
sential, vital and valuable. Possessing tin- requisite (pialities for leadership,

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Edwin H. Eshleman has made for himself a notable position in business circles
and has become recognized as one of the political leaders of the Inland Empire,
being the present representative of his district in the state legislature. In Spokane
he is operating extensively in real estate as the president of The Eshleman-Burr
company, and the story of his activity and his rise is an interesting one. He was
born at Washington, D. C November 8, 1878, his parents being Edwin M. and
Emma I.. (Hansell) Eshleman. His father, formerly of the United States coast
survey is now living retired in Washington, D. C. His wife was a daughter of
Emerick W. Hansell, who was with Secretary of State Seward on the night of his
attempted assassination. Mr. Hansell was stabbed in defending Mr. Seward.

Edwin H. Eshleman received his education in Washington, D. C. but with the
outbreak of the Spanish-American war he put aside his text-books and enlisted
as a member of Company K, First Maryland Volunteers, with which he served for
about eight months, when the command was mustered out. Entering business,
circles, he became an employe of the Wood-Harmon Company, the largest real-
estate operators in the United States, and after some time spent in their service
came to the west with the determination to help build up the rich, yet undevel-
oped country'. Today he is recognized by his friends and many clients as an
empire builder, having taken active and helpful part in the development of this
section of the country. When he left New York he became associated with The
Jacob-Stine Company, of Portland, Oregon, as their sales manager. This com-
pany does an enormous real-estate business and is known as one of the largest
firms operating on the Pacific coast, but realizing the immense possibilities and
the opportunities in Spokane, Mr. Eshleman determined to locate in this city and
for a brief period was identified witli The Fred B. Grinnell Company. All this
time he was actuated by the desire and hope of one day engaging in business on
his own account and, feeling that his experience was now sufficient to justify him
in iiis step, he organized the business which is now conducted under the name of
The Eshleman-Burr Company. The present ])artners in the business are among
the youngest men who as proprietors are operating in the real-estate field of Spo-
kane today. They have displayed many of the methods of the pioneer, in that they
have initiated new ways and methods for conducting the business. The Spokes-
man-Review wrote of them :

"Since the inception of this company perhaps there are no two young men in
Spokane who have shown more marked ability in th'e real-estate field. They are
the type of men who attempt great things and make good, accomplishing more in
the short space of time they have been in business than they really anticipated."

It has been the business of The Eshleman-Burr Company to liandle large real-
estate projects in Spokane, and they have always been chary in the propositions
they have offered the people, seeing to it that nothing but the most meritorious
projects were sold through their offices. Among the local additions which this
firm has been successful in selling to the investing public are West Kenwood,
Irvington Heights, North Audubon Park, Mount Pleasant and numerous others
which have proved to be property worthy of investment for the reason that in
the short space of time that has elapsed since, values in all these additions have
rapidly increased to the benefit of those who purchased these properties.

It goes without saying that the great success attained by this firm is due not
only to the integritv, fairness and ability to select property that would be profit-

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able for the pco))Ie to liuv, but tlit-ir progrfssive initliods aiul luisincsslikc way of
transacting deals has played an important part in liriiiffing them to the front as
a real-estate corporation that is now classed among the best by the most con-
servative people in tile northwest.

Their labors have been a most effective ileuunt in the ui)l)uildiiig and im-
provement of the northern section of the city, where they arc now handling Mount
IMeasant, having within a very short space of time sold their lots to the value of
iiKTf than one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. They have ever made it their
rule to handle only such tracts as include the improvements. These improve-
ments include cement sidewalks, parking strips, graded streets, curbing and city
water. Purchasers do not hesitate to determine upon a location where sueii im-
provements have been or are being made and the firm always holds to the rule
that they will handle ])ro])erty of no other class. The Eshleman-Burr Company
liave met with continuous success in their operations. Their business today has
reached extensive proportions and the success which has come to the firm is lint
the merited rew.-ird of persistent, earnest labor, unfaltering cMirgy aiul ))rogres-
sive methods.

On Christmas day of I.S9!». in Alexandria. Virginia, w.as celebrated llic mar-
riage of Mr. Eshleinaii and Miss Mary McGinlev. daughter of Patrick MeCiinley
and Kathrine McGiidey, nee Worthington, a granddaughter of George D. Worth-
ington. the first colonial governor of Florida. Mr. and .Mrs. Eshleman now have
two children. Edwin M. and Dorothy Lee. He belongs to various fraternal and
soei.il organizations, having become a member of Columbia Lodge, No. S. .\. 1'.
\'. A. .M.. in Washington, D. C. and of the Elks lodge in Elmira, New York. He
also belongs to the L'nited Si)anish War Veterans, and in S|)okane his membership
is in the Inland Club and the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club. He has been
|>artieularly |)rominent during his residence here as ,i member of the Chamber of
Commerce, serving on a number of its most important committees, including the
membership committee. It was largely due to his activity that the chamber se-
cured larger quarters, and his efforts have been equally effective in accomplishing
its ))ur|)ose of making known the jjossibilities and o))])ortunities of the city and
surro\inding country, and of promoting the upbuilding and imjirovement of .Spo-
kane. Mr. Eshleman is also recognized as a leader in the republican ranks in
the Inland Em])ire and in November, 1910, was elected ;i member of the state
legislature. His study of vital questions and issues of the day has been eoni|)re-
hensive and as ;i member of the state legislature he stands loy.ally in sup])ort of
legislation which he deems of essential worth to the commonwealth.

WESLEY C. STONE.

The commercial interests of Spokane find a worthy and well known represent-
ative in Wesley C. Stone, who is conducting a large and i)rofitable drug business
in this city. He also has other business interests, being )>resident of the Peo])le's
Investment Company and a director of the Land Title .Savings Bank. He was
born in Cazenovia. New York. .September IH, 1860, a son of Lafayetti- .Stone, who
was also a native of the Empire state and died in 1908. He traced his lineage

260 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

back to the early settlement of Connecticut and was of English descent. On the
distaif side Wesley C. Stone also comes of Englisli ancestry, although the family
was founded in America in colonial days and sent representatives to the Revolu-
tionary war. The maternal grandfather was a resident of New Jersey but was liv-
ing in New York when his daughter, Maria Wilson, who became the wife of
Lafayette Stone, was born. She died in 1873, leaving but three children, the
surviving daughter being Lucy, now the wife of Myron Drury, of Oswego, New
York.

The son, Wesley C. Stone, spent his youthful days in his native town and was
educated in the Cazenovia Seminary and in the Oswego State Normal School of New
York and Cornell University. At the age of eighteen years he entered upon the pro-
fession of .school teaching, which he followed until forty years of age. For three
years he taught in the rural schools of the Empire state and then entered upon graded
school work at Fulton, New York. He afterward became principal of the schools of
Oswego Falls, New York, and later went to Theresa, New York, wliere he was prin-
cijjal of the Union Free School for three years.

Mr. Stone dates his residence in Washington from 1890, when he arrived at
Cheney at the opening of tlie normal school .it that place. He became one of its
teachers, at which time its faculty numbered but four. This was the first normal
school in the state and Mr. Stone was elected \'\ce ])rineipal in 1892, serving for five
years or until 1897, when the school was temporarily closed for a year because of
lack of funds. Mr. Stone then came to Spokane and engaged in the drug business
but in 1898 resumed his school work, spending three years as a high-school teacher.
He then again entered the drug trade in .Spokane and now has a well equipped and
well appointed establishment at No. 424 Sprague avenue. He has never ceased to
feel a deep interest in the Cheney Norma) School, which during its early history
put forth a strenuous struggle for existence. At one time the faculty went eighteen
months without pay and Mr. Stone took an active part in the work of securing an
appropriation for the school, wliich was finally accomplished. In the educational
field he has contributed much to Washington's progress and was very active in the
county and state teachers' associations, especially in tlie former, having a place on
its programs for ten years as one of the instructors in .Spokane. For the last twelve
years he has successfully managed his drug business. He is recognized as a re-
sourceful business man whose energy' enables him to carry forward to successful
completion whatever he undertakes.

On the 15th of July, 1891, in Helena, Montana, Mr. .Stone was united in mar-
riage to Miss Emma Grigson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Grigson, of Fulton.
New York. Unto Mr. and Mrs. .Stone were born three daughters: Elsie, Ruth and
Mabel, all high-school students.

Mr. Stone belongs to the Druggists' Association of Spokane and is prominent in
Masonry, holding membership in Spokane Lodge. No. 34, F. & A. M. ; in Spokane
Chapter, No. 2, R. A. M.; Spokane Council, No. 4, R. & S. M.; Cataract Com-
mandery. No. 3, K. T. ; and all of the Scottish Rite bodies up to and including the
thirty-second degree. He has likewise crossed the .sands of the desert with the
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and in the different organizations he has filled many
offices, being a past master of the lodge, past high priest of the chapter, past thrice
illustrious master of the council and past eminent commander of the commandery.
In the state organizations he has also attained prominence and recognition, being

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a l>ast grand inasU-r of the grand council, while at tlir present writing he is grand
higli priest of the Royal Arch Masons. In the moral ])rogress of the coniniiinitv he
is also deeply interested, being an active worker and faithful member in the St. Paul's
Methodist Ei)iscopal church, of which he served for several years as presidiiit of
the lio.ird of trustees. For a ))eriod of three years he served as a valued miiiiher of
tile lid.ircl of education. His iiilluence has heen strongly felt .iloiig lints li.icliiig to
the material, intellectual .•ind niorjil |)rogriss of the city and he seems .-it all times
iuil)ue<l with the spirit of enterjirise which is the found.-ition of the marvelous history
of the northwest.

HEX in W. M.WTOX.

Henry W . Newton is engaged in the general insuranii- lo.in .irui real-estate busi-
iiiss .IS a memlier of the CMiernsey-Xewton Com])aiiy, Inc. He is likewise very
prominent in musical circles, nor have his efforts heen withheld from those projects
which are helpful factors in the city's progress .md iniprov imk iit. His activity
along these various lines renders him a valued and rejjresentative resident of .Spo-
kane and in all things he m.inifcsts a public-si>irited devotion to the general good.
The width of the continent separates him from his birthplace, which was a farm
in .South Carolina, his nat.il day being .Vngust -''J, 1869. He is n son of I.arkin .and
Ruth M. (Wellborn) Xewton. both of whom were natives of South Carolin.i and of
Englisl) descent, the lattc r. Iiowever. representing one of tin old t.uriilics of \ir-
ginia. The Xewton family was founded in the United Stales when this eomitry
was still numbered among the colonial jiossessions of England. Larkin Niwtoii
was prominent in his home locality .ind took an active part in educational work and
in politics. He w.is a farmer and Lawyer and was known as .Major X'ewton because
of his early connection with the local militi.i organiz.ition. Afterward he enlisted
for service in the Confederate army, in which he was a cavalry officer. He died in
1890 and was long survived by his wife, who passed away in 1909. In their familv
Win- the following nauud : Dr. .1. C. C. Xiwton. 1). 1).. I'll. 1)., now of Kobe, .l.i|)an:
.M.irion, a farmer of I'enilli Ion. .South ( .iiolin.i ; ,Iose])lius, who is engaged in the
n(wsp.il)er business, covering .ill the southeast for .i publishing house of X'.isin ill<-.
'renncssce; Mrs. Olivia Evatl. who is .i widow .md resides in Colunibi.-i. .South Caro-
lina, where she is teaching In Ihi ( iilinnl>i,i ()r|)lianagc School; Lulu, tin- witV of
Henry Martin, ;i promim lit f;irmer .iiiil mereli.iiil of I'iekiris county, .South (iro-
lin.'i; and Henry \\'., of this review.

The last named spent tin- first twenty years of his life on his father's f.irm with
the usual expi-rielices tli.it fall to the lot of the farm boy. Hi- completed his liter.ary
education in the Houea I'.atli .Ve.ulemy of .South Carolina with the el.-iss of 1890
and was liber;illy educated in musie in Chicago and Ni w 'i'ork. wlnre In- studii-d
voice, di velo|)ing the splendid talents with which nature endowed liiiii. .Mr. Niwtoii
first made his way west of the .Mississijipi when in 1891 he became a resident of
Kansas City, where he engaged in the pi.iiio business. In 1894 he went to Chicago,
where he conducted a similar I'literprise. While .associated with the Weber pi.ano
peojile he pursued the study of musie, thus developing his native talents. After
three years' residence in Chicago he dis]>osed of his stock in the piano business of

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the McDonald. Newton Company and took up the profession of voice culture. In
addition he became well known as concert singer and choir director, having charge of
the music of St. James Methodist church, the leading church of that denomination
in Chicago. He was also director of the vocal department of the Wesleyan Meth-
odist College at Bloomington, Illinois.

Mr. Newton's identification with the northwest began in 1903. when he settled
in Idaho and joined his father-in-law, O. E. Guernsey, in the mining business in
the Seven Devils district on Snake river, a property in which Mr. Guernsey was
interested, with headquarters at Lewdston. Mr. Newton established a mortgage
loan business for his father-in-law and later extended the scope of the undertaking
by opening real-estate and insurance departments. The business was organized
under the name of the Lewiston Loan & Trust Company, Inc., Mr. Newton becom-
ing vice jjresident with Mr. Guernsey as president. Five years later they sold
out and removed to Spokane, seeking the broader field of labor offered in tljis city.
Here they have operated under the name of the Guernsey-Newton Company and
conduct a general insurance, loan and real-estate business. In the insurance field
they represent the Royal of Liverpool, the Scottish Union and National of Edin-
burgh, Scotland, the Colonial of Hartford, Connecticut, the Philadelphia Under-
writers, the Maryland Casualty Company, the Fidelity Deposit Company of Balti-
more, and are general agents for eastern Washington and northern Idaho for the
two last named. They make real-estate loans in the Inland Empire under the
direction of Mr. Guernsey and the various branches of their business are growing
and returning substantial profit. !Mr. Guernsej' remains as president of the com-
pany with Mr. Ne^vton as vice president and general manager, J. Riley Chase,
treasurer, George H. Schafer, secretary, and Daniel ^Morgan, trustee. The busi-
ness is capitalized for twentj'-five thousand dollars and thej' have gained a good
clientage during their connection with Spokane.

Mr. Newi:on is deeply interested in all the various plans and projects for the
development and upbuilding of this section of the country. He has studied the
problems which Washington must solve because of climatic and soil conditions and
is taking an advanced stand upon many important questions. He served as the
executive chairman of the board of governors for the state of Washington for the
fifth international dry congress held in Spokane in October, 1910, on which occa-
sion there were present delegates not only from all sections of the L^nited .States
but also from twelve or fourteen foreign countries. An active member of the Cham-
ber of Commerce, he has served on the entertainment and membership committees
for three years. He was chairman of the city beautiful committee, which did
.-splendid work resulting in the one million dollar bond issue for city parks, succeed-
ing A. L. ^'^liite in this position. He has indeed been a cooperant factor in the
work for Spokane's development and iraproveinent and in all that he does is actuated
by a spirit that none questions. His political allegiance is given to the republican
party but Mithout desire for office.

On the ith of April. 1903, in Dubuque, Iowa, Mr. Newton was united in mar-
riage to Miss Cirace Guernsey, a daughter of O. E. Guernsey and an accomplished
musician and pianist who is a graduate of the Mount Vernon Seminary of Wash-
ington, D. C. She finished her education by travel, covering Europe, Mexico and
Canada. Her musical tastes constitute a bond of sympathy and interest between
Mr. and Mrs. Newton in addition to their many other phases of congenial com-

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panionship. They liavi- one son, Ellen- Willis Newton, now six years of age. Mr.
Newton is Well known in ^lasonic circles, having taken tlie thirty-second degree in
the Scottish Rite, and is also a member of the Mystic Shrine. He likewise belongs
to Elks Lodge, No. '2'28, of Spokane, to the Spokane Club and the Inland Club. He
was reared a Methodist. He holds a prominent ])osition in musical circles in Spo-
kane, as he has done in other cities where he has ni.ide his home, and contributes his
services as musical director of a chorus of male voices, now in its third year, known
as the Mendelssohn Club. His public activities and his prominence in musical
circles constitute an even balance to his business life, making his a well rounded
character and constituting him a u)an of broad, liberal and progressive interests.

FRED C. KIELING.

Fred C. Kicling. who is now living retired in Chewelah, has been a resident of
Washington for forty-four years, during which period he has been associated with
various activities. He was born in Germany on the 4th of August, 18t6, and is a
son of Albert C. and Johanna (Frohlieh) Kicling, both of whom are now deceaser".
the father having passed away in 1887 and the mother in 189,'{.

During his boyhood and youth Fred C. Kicling lived in the vicinity of Mil-
w.iukee, Wisconsin, where he worked on a farm and attended the district schools
until he had attained the age of fifteen years. In 1863 he went to Michigan and
worked in a sawmill for .i short time, after which he returned to Wisconsin and
enlisted as ,i drummer boy in the Forty-fifth Wisconsin Infantry, receiving his
discharge in .hily. 18()."). .\fter sjiending a few months in Cliieago .and Milwaukee
he went to Leavenworth, Kansas, apprenticing himself to the butcher's trade. In
April, 1866, he again started westward, crossing the plains to Washington, and
locating at Walla Walla in the fall of that year. During the succeeding two years
he farmed and freighted, except during the winter months of 1867 and 1868,
when he had charge of the postoffice at Snebly Bridgii. eight miles north of the
present city of Spokane. The duties of this position were not arduous as the
country was but sparsely settled and the mail which was carried on snowshoes and
horseback was largely composed of letters. When he first located near .'^|)okane
there were only about six other white settlers between Hangman creek and Hath-
lirum, these being "Stonewall" Jackson on Mur.in Prairie: Charles Kindle at Rath-
drum: IJob Doer. .lack Fisher and Joe Ilarron, this side of Post Walls: Old Cainille,
a French Canadian. In the spring of 18G8 he removed to Colville, remaining there
for five years. During that time he worked for the man who had the government
meat contract, drove e;ittle for ;i .Mr. Oppenheiin and for a time served as deputv
treasurer. In 1871 he filed on a homestead and his entire time and attention w.-is
devoted to its cultivation diirinir the period of his residence in IS?.*?-?!^. Hemoving
to Colville later, he became .'issoeiated with a friend in filling a government meat
contract for four years, following which, in the spring of 1878, he engaged in
freighting flour from Colville to the soldiers at the post at Lapawa, Idaho.

In 1880 Mr. Kieling was elected sheriff and assessor of .Stevens county and
after discharging the duties of these offices for four years he returned to his f;irni.
continuously residing there until 190t, when he disposed of it and moved to

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Chewelah. Here he engaged in the meat business until 1909 when he withdrew
from the more active interests of life and has ever since been living practically re-
tired, simply giving his attention to the supervision of his personal affairs. Min-
ing operations have always largely engaged the attention of Mr. Kieling, who is in-
terested in the Windfall Mining & Milling Companj^ and the Rattle Snake Min-
ing & Milling Companj-.

On the 23d of January, 1871, Mr. Kieling was united in marriage to Miss
Rubina A. Brown, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown of Chewelah, her
mother having been the first white woman in' Stevens countj^ Mr. Brown came to
the Colville valley in 1854 from the Red River of the North in Canada, taking up
a homestead just north of Addy. At that time Mrs. Kjeling was only three years
old. Mr. Brown and fifteen others volunteered and joined Colonel Wright in Spo-
kane. Three children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Kieling: Albert, who mar-
ried May Bunker, now deceased, and has one child, Harold H. ; Ellis H., who chose
for his wiie Mamie Elfris and also has one son, Kenneth E.; and Calvin F., who
married Elva E. Alkier and has one child, Morris C.

The family affiliate with the Congregational church, and Mr. Kieling belongs
to the Grand Army of the Republic, while his poUtical support he gives to the
democratic party. He is not only one of the pioneers of Stevens county but of the
state of Washington, which has developed from little more than a wilderness into
one of the nation's great commonwealths during the period of his residence.

WILBUR SIMPSON YEARSLEY.

^^'ilbur Simpson Yearsley, vice president of the firm of Ham, Yearsley & Ryrie,
has been a resident of Washington for the past nineteen years, during the greater
portion of which time he has been identified with the business interests of Spokane.
He is a native of Pennsylvania, his birth having occurred in Westtown township,
Chester county, on the 22d of April, 1866, his parents being Washington and Jane
(Lewis) Yearsley. In both lines he is of Quaker extraction, his father's family
iiaving emigrated to America in 1681, as members of William Penn's colony, while
his maternal ancestors came to this country from Wales during the early colonial
days. His mother, who celebrated the seventy-ninth anniversary of her birth on
the 10th of September, 1911. is now a resident of Spokane and makes her home with
her son at 2017 Mallon street.

Wilbur Simpson Yearsley was educated in the public schools of his native town
and later for a time studied at Woralls Academy at West Chester, Pennsylvania.
He tlien took a course in the Pierce Business College at Philadelphia, from which
he was graduated in 1886. He began his business career in a general merchandise
store at Westtown and while there he devoted his spare hours to reading law under
the direction of Alfred P. Reid, of West Chester. For six years he was identified
with various occupations but still continued his law studies, being admitted to the
Cliester county bar in June, 1892. On the 1st of the following July he came to
Spokane as examiner for the Pennsylvania Mortgage Investment Company, being
retained here in that capacity until 190,5. When this company retrenched, follow-
ing the panic of 1893 and 189i, he was located at Colfax, tliis state, where he had

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charge of the business in Whitman and Ciarfield counties and also that of Latab
and N'ez Perce counties. Idaho. Two years later, in 1897. his duties were in-
creased by the addition of the business of Yakima. Kittitas. .\(Iams and Franklin
counties. Washiiijjton, all of which he cleared up in 189!* and turned it over to the
Spokane office. For two years thereafter he engaged in the land and loan business
on liis own responsibility but in 1901 he became associated with D. T. Ham and
C'. L. Hoffman and together they organized the Palouse hand (■oni])any, which they
operated until 190(5. In August. 1907. together with Uavid .1. Ham, Donald Ryrie
and .Shirley S. Philbrick he incorporated the company of Ham. Ycarsley. Ryrie &
Pliilbriek for the purpose of a general investment business but in 1908 Mr. Phil-
brick retired to look after personal business. .Since then the firm has been conducted
under the name of Ham. Yearslev & Ryrie. with I). T. Ham. president; Wilbur S.
Yearsley, vice president; K. .Murray, secretary; and D. Ryrie. treasurer. They do
). general fire, liability and indemnity insuranci- business and they also handle land,
loans and investments and collectively and individually tin v are financially iden-
tified with various local enterprises. Mr. Yearsley has quite extensive interests and
at the i)rcsent time is president of The Inland Empire Pajier Comjiany, vice presi-
dent of The Liberty Lake Land Company and International Power Company, while
he is also president of The Industrial Development Company and The Klickitat Co-
limibia River Irrigation Company. He is one of the enterprising and progressive
l.usiness men of the city and is meeting with excellent success in his various under-
takings.

Political activities liave always engaged much of the attention of Mr. Yearsley.
although he has never been an office seeker, and his support is given to the demo-
cratic party. He was on the democratic electoral ticket of this state during the
P.-ilniir and Buckner campaign and while residing in Whitman county he was chair-
ni;in of the democratic central committee. Fraternally he is identified with Thonip-
.son Lodge, F. & A. M.. of eastern Pennsylvania, and his connection with organiza-
tions of a more purely social nature is confined to his membership in the .Sj>okane
and Inland Clubs of this city. Mr. Yearsley has never married and ni.akes his
home at 2017 Mallon street. He is an enthusiastic admirer of the northwest and
has unlimited faith in the nuirvelous jiossibilities it offers, eonnnercially. industri-
ally .ind agriculturally, owing to its many natural advantages and tlu- spirit of en-
ergy tliat cliaracterizes its citizens. He avails himself of iviry ijossihli opportu-
nity to adv.iiiec its interests by championing eviry ))r()gressive movement inaugurated
in .Spokane and giving his coo])eration to forwarding the development of the v.irious
public utilities.

WITT JAM MULHALL.

William Mnlhall. a nn inber of the real-estate firm of Mulhall Brothers, whose
offices are located at .\'o. 110 .Stevens street. .Spokane, was born in (Jrundv county,
Illinois, in 18G2. and is a son of .lames and Ann (O'Leary) Mulhall. The father
was a well known farmer and stockman of Illinois until 1890, when he removed to
Iowa, and there he passed away in December. 1902.

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The prelimiii.-irv education of William Mulliall was obtained in the common
schools, tolUnving which he pursued a course in Bryant & Stratton Business Col-
lege at Cliicago. After iiis graduation from this institution he went to Iowa, where
he began liis business career as head of the real-estate department of the Bank of
Northwestern Iowa at Alton, that state. He was identified with this concern for
three rears, and then removed to Rock Valley, Iowa, where he was associated with
others in the organization of the Farmers' Bank of Rock Valley, of which his
brother John was president and he was cashier. This became one of the well es-
tablished and flourishing banking institutions of the county, and !Mr. ^lulhall was
identified with it during the succeeding fifteen years. At the expiration of that
period he disposed of his interest and resigning his position went to Sioux City
and once more engaged in the real-estate business. He continued in this line at
that point for three years, and at the end of that time, in ISOS, he came to Spokane,
and has ever since made this city his home. During the first nine years of his resi-
dence here, ^Ir. ]\Iulhall devoted the greater part of his attention to the develop-
ment of his fine stock ranch, on Camas prairie, Idaho, in the vicinity of Grangeville.
He has two thousand acres of land there and is breeding and raising thoroughbred
horses, cattle and hogs. On the 1st of August, 1911, Mr. Mulhall together with
his sons, Emmet and Earl, organized the real-estate firm of [Mulhall Brotliers, and
they are making a specialty of Camas ])rairie lands and farm loans. Although
they have only been engaged in business for a few months, their prospects are prom-
ising and they have already put tiirough several important deals.

In September, 1888, Mr. Mulhall was united in marriage to Miss Ida Pardon, a
daughter of John Pardon of Andover, New York, and to them have been born four
cliildren: Emmet L., who was born in 1889; Earl A., whose birth occurred in 1890;
Agnes M., born in 1895; and William P., Jr., who was born in 1902. The familj'
home is located at No. 1200 Cirand boulevard, this city, where they have a very
comfortable and attractive residence. Fraternally Mr. Mulhall is identified with
the Knights of Columbus,

LINNEUS LINCOLN WESTFALL.

While engaged in the general practice of law at Spokane Linneus Lincoln \^'est-
fall has specialized to some extent in patent litigation, and in this connection has
secured a large clientele. He was born in Macomb, Illinois. April 5, 186."). His
ancestry is traced back to one of the old New York families whose establishment
in America antedates the Revolution, in which representatives of the name took
part. The family came originally from Westphalia, now a part of Germany, and
the surname was originally spelled Westphal, but was changed to conform to the
English spelling. His father. Dr. Beverly R. Westfall, was born in Troy, New
York, and died in Spokane, August 3, 1889. He devoted his life to the profession
of medicine and enjoyed a large practice. He came to Spokane in 1883 and during
his residence here served as councilman from the fourth ward. With remarkable
foresight he recognized the possibilities for the building of a large city here and
while a member of the council offered a resolution to buy the water power for two
hundred thousand dollars, which would have included all of the holdings of the

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present Wasliiiigrtoii W'atrr Power C'oinpaiiy. His rrsolutiim was defeated, how-
ever, because other members of the couneil contended tlint it would bankrupt the
city. Soon after his arrival Dr. Westfall purchased property on North Monroe
street and lie said that if .Spokane would |)urcliase the water jiower a city would
be developed that would reach from the hill on the soutli to Little Baldy on the
north. Had his plan been carried out Spokane would have been richer by many
millions of dollars, hut unfortunately he could not convince his colleagues in the
council that his ideas were of practical value. During the Civil Mar he organized
a company in Illinois for service at the front and was chosen its captain, but on ac-
count of the serious illness of one of his sons he had to resign and did not go to
the front. He married Ellen E. Hays, who was born in Kentucky and died in Illi-
nois in 188.3. She was of Irish descent although the family was planted on Ameri-
can soil prior to the Revolutionary war. In the family were five sons and two daugh-
ters: Frank C. a farmer at Twin Ealls, Idaho; Ralph B., a farmer at Prosser, Wash-
ington ; Leiand D., a nurseryman of Portland, Oregon ; Linneus L., of this review ;
Hugh H.. pro])rietor of a cafe in Denver, Colorado; Sarah .S., the wife of Dr. F. M.
-M.irtin, of .Maryville. Missouri; and Myra, the wife of William Hayes, of Los
Angeles. California.

In the eoinmiin schools Linneus Lincoln Westfall began his education .and after-
ward attended the Illinois Normal School and Business College at Macomb. He
pursued the study of law in the office and under the direction of C. F. XMicat, of
that city, te;iehing school a portion of the time as he j)referred earning his owni way,
and was admitted to the bar in Illinois in August, 1887. In F'ebruary, 1888, he left
the middle west and came to Spokane and on the 12th of that month opened an office
on Monroe street near the courthouse on the north side. In the great fire of 1889 all
of the law offices save his were destroyed. He remained at his original location
until 1890 when he removed to the south side and occupied an office in the center of
the city. In the meantime he did a great amount of office work and record search-
ing until after the street car system was installed and he removed his place of busi-
ness to the south side of the river. He has always practiced alone and while he
continues to engage in general practice he has to some extent specialized in patent
litig.-ition. He has also given considerable attention to real-estate law and titles,
rejiresenting a number of corporations, and is owner of an interest in the Guaranty
Title Company. His work is largely along technical lines for real-estate and patent
litigation turn more to the scientific and technical sides of law practice. He greatly
enjoys this phase of the profession. Mr. Westfall is a member of a society the
members of which investigate, study and kee]) in touch with the latest development
of p.sychic nature, the laws suggested thereby and their application to physical and
mental healing, deriving conclusions from .actual experimental work in connection
with the hypothesis laid down by Hudson and other scientific writers.

During the early days before .Spokane had a paid fire de|)artnient Mr. Westfall
was president of the Washington Volunteer Hose Company No. S. and was thus
serving at the time of the great conHagration of 1889. The com|mny had only three
hand hose carts at that time and were working with a part of the hose when a num-
ber of men came along and took off the balance of the ho.se and their cart arid they
never saw them again. The men of the company realized that they were working
at a hopeless task as very little water was obtainable, but still they kept on fighting
the fire until the end. unwilling to admit defeat. The fire could have easilv been

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put out by one of the chemical engines now owned by the citv. The townsmen had
no idea of the danger before them until they saw the blaze j mp to the dome of the
Pacific Hotel and when that was ignited it seemed as though a current of air sprung
up that was on a line from the original fire to the dome of the hotel and then drew
the flames down to the business section. Mr. VVestfall retained his membership with
the company until a paid fire department was established.

He holds membership with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the
Woodmen of the World and in the latter has filled all of the chairs and was twice in-
terstate delegate, serving in the convention which was held in Colorado in 1903 and
again at Los Angeles in 1905. He belongs also to the Inland Club and to the Cham-
ber of Commerce and at one time was a director of the Young Men's Christian Asso-
ciation. In his political views Mr. Westfall is a republican, actively interested in
the party and its success, and has frequently been a delegate to the city and county
conventions. He has also served on both city and count}' committees and has fre-
quently delivered campaign addresses in behalf of his party.

On the 2d of October, 1890, in Spokane, was celebrated the marriage of Mr.
Westfall and Miss Adelaide Mickel, a daughter of Judge P. D. Mickel, a prominent
attorney of Spokane and at one time attorney for the city of Spokane, but now de-
ceased. He came to this city in 1886 and was a representative of an old New York
family of German descent. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Westfall have been born two chil-
dren, Elbert L. and Ethel B. The family attend the Presbyterian church, of which
they are members. Thoroughness has always characterized him in every relation
of life, enabling him in his school days to lay a good foundation for his future suc-
cess. In his preparation for the bar he studied diligently and mastered the great
basic principles of jurisprudence. The same quality has characterized him in all
of his professional service, making him one of Spokane's able and successful law-
yers, particularly prominent in the field of his special lines.

DAVID BEMISS.

Along with the rapid development of Washington in a material way, through
the utilization of its natural resources and the establishment and conduct of im-
portant business enterprises, there came an equal desire for advancement in educa-
tional lines. The state was largely' settled by an intelligent, progressive and enter-
prising class of citizens from the east who recognized the value of intellectual
training and called to the schools of the state men of marked capability and efficiency
in educational work. Among this number was David Bemiss, who for ten years
was superintendent of the Spokane schools, which he largely raised to the high
standard of excellence now maintained.

He was a native of Ontario, Canada, born January 3, 1840, and his parents
were Orrin and Phebe (Crawford) Bemiss, natives of New York. The father
was a farmer by occupation and to his son afforded excellent educational oppor-
tunities, which were improved to good advantage. David Bemiss remained a pupil
in the public schools until seventeen years of age, when he entered upon the pro-

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fcssion of tcacliiiif;. A viar later he liccaiiii- a stiulciit in an acadiniv witli inten-
tion to prepare for « lege, and in IHfil lie niatrieulated in Toronto l'ni\ crsity,
from wliieli lie receivrd his Ijaelielor of Arts degree upon graduation with the
class of 1S()."). The following year he won his Master of Arts degree and .also the
silver medal in natural seiencc. Throughout his entire life he was conneetc'd with
educational work. On the completion ot liis iini\irsity course he was ciiled to the
superintendency of tlu- |)uhlic schools of Clinton. Michigan, where he rein.iiucd
for four years. During the succeeding year he was .1 teacher ;it l^irniingh.ani, that
state, and was then elected superintendent of the city schools of C'oldwater, Mich-
igan. During his ineuuihencv in that position the standard of education was raised
until the rigiit of certification was .-iccorded these schools hy the University of
Michigan — a privilege never extended to .my hut institutions of thi- highest rank.
Not only Were Mr. Beniiss" labors felt as a jirogressixe iritiUeetual force in the
towns mentioned hut .also constituted an element for i-duc.ition.il .idv.'inceuient
throughout the stati-, tor he became distinguished as an institute worker and lec-
turer and in 1877-8 w;is president of the Michig.an Association of t'ity .School .Su-
perintendents — a position that indicated tin- high regard entert.iiued for his .ihility
by his coworkers. In 1878 he hec.auie superintendent of tin- jtublic schools of
M.inistee. Michig.in, which also improved under his suiiervision until they became
.iliiliated witli tiie L'niversity of Michig.-m. He continued there as su|)erintendent
and as a member of the ho.ard of education .'or nine years .uid in 1887 .icce|)ted the
superintendency of the schools of Fort .Scott. Kansas, where lie riiniined for two
years.

On the ex))ir,itioii of that |)eri()(l Professor Hi miss resigned to come to .Spokane
and during the decade between 188!) .and 189!) l.ihored indcfatigably to pl.ace the
schools of this city on the highest possible education.il plane. He was constantly
studying out new methods to improve the schools and add to their efficiency in
jireparing bovs ,ind girls for the res])onsibIe duties of later life. He introduced
many valuable nie.isures and jjlans in connection with the schools .-md .also exerted
a powerful .and beneficial influence ii] the id ue.it ion.il (le\ rlopnient of the state.
Thoroughiuss .and .ability marked his career .and he contiinied one of the chief ex-
ponents of high standards of schol.irship until his d<;ith. Two years before bis
demise, however, he retired from .letivi- connection with tin profession and in much
needed rest sjicnt his rem.aining d.iys u|)on his f.arm near the city. His st.indiug
in professional circles was indicated hy the fact that he w.as appointed by the .St.atc
Teachers Association to organize a state reading circle, of which he for a time
served as ])resident. He was .also .a member of the state board of education .and
served as i)resideiit of the Washington .St.ite Teachers .\ssoci.itioii. He bec.iuie
a member of the n.ation.il council of education, .an org.iniz.ition of sixty nunilurs,
including hading educators from .all i).arts of the L'nited St.atcs. His reputation
in his profession was by no means local. He was regarded .as one of the ablest ex-
ponents of the public scliool system of the country and lie li.ui the power to inspire
others with souu-thing of the same zeal .and interest which actu.ated him in his work.

In C'an.ada, in 18()(), I'rofcssor Bcmiss w.as united in marriage to .Miss Phebi- .M.
Page, a native of Canada, and unto them were born fcuir children: Catherine M.;
Dr. C. I). Heiniss. ;i prominent dentist of .Spok.ine. who m.arried Miss Mary C'r.aw-
ford, of Spokane, by whom he has two children, Richard ('. and C'atberint' ('.; El-

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bert V. Bemiss, who is engaged in the box mannf.icturing business in Spokane; and
Florence R.

Death severed the faniih- circle when on the 16th of February, 190'2, Professor
Bemiss was called from this life. He had never been remiss in the duties of citizen-
ship but always kept well informed concerning the questions which were of vital
and significant interest to city, state and nation. He was an active republican and
he was equally earnest in his support of the First Presbyterian church, in which
he served as an elder. In his own home he was a most hospitable host, ever friendly
and courteous, yet possessing that dignity wliich forbade undue familiarity. He
enjoj'ed travel, which was to him a means of rest and recreation, and it is almost
needless to say that many of his most pleasant hours were spent in his library in
association with men of master minds of all ages. While his intellectual superior-
ity placed him above the great majoritj- of his fellows, there was in him neverthe-
less an abiding human symjjathy that kept him in close touch with his fellowmen
and won him the confidence, good will and honor of all who knew him.

HARLEY LEWIS HUGHES.

Harley Lewis Hughes, editor of the Labor World and widely known as a lead-
ing socialist of the northwest, was born in the Willamette valley of Oregon on the
10th of June. 1871. His father, William C. Hughes, of Irish descent, was a native
of Missouri and is now living in Thornton. Whitman county. Washington, where he
follows the occupation of farming. He became one of the pioneers of the north-
west, making his way from Missouri across the plains to Oregon in 1854. He mar-
ried Rosella Matoon. who was born in Indiana and was brought across the plains
when only a year old, her parents casting in their lot with the early settlers of Ore-
gon in 185,T. Mr. and ^Irs. William Hughes became parents of three sons and a
daughter. The brothers of our subject are Hosea D. and Charles M., both of whom
are farming at Thornton, and the sister is ]Maud C the wife of W. C. Baker, a
grain merchant and farmer of Tliornton.

In the public schools of Whitman county Harley Lewis Hughes pursued his edu-
cation prior to entering Colfax College, and when his school days were over he be-
came connected ^vith the newspaper business in St. John. Washington, where he
remained for six months. He afterward conducted the first newspaper in Harrison,
Idaho, called the Harrison Ensign, there remaining for a year, after which he be-
gan the publication of the Silver Star at Gem, Idaho. His next newspaper venture
was in the publication of the Idaho State Tribune at Wallace, Idaho, and from
1896 until 1900 he was editor and publisher of the Basin Progress, at Basin, Mon-
tana. He eventually left the newspaper field to become identified with other busi-
ness pursuits but in 1906 entered into active connection with the well kno^vn Labor
World of Spokane. In 1901 he was a rejxirter on the .Spokesman Review and in
1902 and 1903 was organizer for the American Labor Union. In December of the
latter year he established a printing business in which he became associated with
Coates Brothers in August, 1906. In the previous >\Iarch he was engaged by the

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labor organizations of Spokane to nianajrc and edit tlie Labor World and lias since
piibiislR-d that ])apir. fonductin<; business under tin- Krni name of Coates. Hujjlics
& Coates. He ever stands in supi)ort of tlie many ratlnr tiian tlie f<w and believes
in a more ecjual division of labor and resjwnsibility and of the wealth that accrues
from labor.

Mr. Hughes' close study of the political, social and economic questions of the
d.iy has led him to become identitied with the socialist party in the work of which
he takes an active interest, being frequently a delegate to its citv, county and state
conventions. He was also the first candidate of the socialist party for mayor in
S|H(kane. being nominated in 1902, and he was a member of the third legislature of
the state of Idaho in 190r)-6.

On the 3d of August, 1898, Mr. Hughes was married at Basin. Montana, to Mrs.
I'.mma A. Howe, nee Axtell, ,i daughter of Dr. Axtell, of Troy, Peinisylvania. They
have twin sons, LLarry ;ind Edwin, who are attending school. !Mr. Hughes is well
known in a number of fraternal organizations, being prominently identified witli
the Eagles and ;i member of the grand .aerie. He was also worthy president of the
Spokane Aerie and has been twice district grand worthy president. He likewise
holds membership with the Knights of Maccabees and the Ladies of Security. His
interest in ])ublic affairs and his ready sympathy for the imfortunate are testified
to by his membership on the ."^pokane Charities Commission. He has been a close
and discriminating student of tlie (niestioiis of the d.ay, of existing conditions and
of the probable outcome of iiM|iortant issues, and his editorials which bear on the
labor world have attr.ieted widesjiread attention and have aw.ikened earnest thought
among his readers.

G. G. RTPLEY

G. G. Ripley, who has been engaged in the general practice of law in .Spokane
since 1903, was born in low.a, March 27, 1876. His ancestors c.ime from the north
of Ireland in the early p.irt of the seventeenth century and representativi-s of his
family fought for the indrpc iid( nee of the nation in the Revolution.iry war. His
grandfather servi'd under Gener.il W'infield .Scott and was a gunner on the Consti-
tution in th.' War of 1812.

His father, Elias Pinckney Ripley, was born in Rock .Springs, .Maryland, .Inly
21. IS.*?", and is now living in .S|)okane at the age of seventy-five years. He, too,
has a credit.able military record. He r<inove(l to Iowa in 1851 and, although he
was injurid in larly lifi-, he served under .Vdjiitaiit (iemr.-il Baker in the Iowa
Reserves .iiid held the position of L'nited .St.ates enrolling officer. He was also a
zealous member .and orticer of the L'nion League. He entered upon the )>ractiee of
law in Ackley, Iowa, and .at one time was magistr.ate in Wright county, tli.it state.
lie also served .as postmaster for a number of years, his commission being signed
by General (irant. He h.as made his home in the northwest since 1910 and is now
enjoying a well earned rest in Spokane. In early manhood he wedded .Mary I'".
CirolT. who w.as born in Illinois and is of Holland and Ereneh Huguenot ancestry,
.iltiiough e.arlv represent.atives of her f.ainily came to .\iiierie.i prior to the Revolii-
tionarv w.ar. Mrs. Riiilev .also survives and she and hi r hiisliiml .ire now com-

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fortably located in Spokane. In their family were two daughters: Lena, the wife
of Walter W. Fox, a merchant of Iowa; and Florine, the wife of Edwin Serverance,
a civil engineer of Montana ; while one son, Lloyd Glen, died at the age of eighteen
years.

G. G. Ripley, the only surviving son, attended the high school of Belniond,
Iowa, and afterward the Iowa State Normal, where he won the degree of Bachelor
of Didactics. He was afterward graduated from Drake University at Des Moines
with the degree of LL. B. in 1902. He engaged in teaching school both before
and after attending the Normal, devoting three years to the profession. Later lie
became a traveling salesman and subsequently entered upon the practice of law,
ha\'ing been admitted to the bar in Iowa in 1902. He then practiced for a time
in Belmond but came to Spokane in 1903 and in the intervening period to the pres-
ent time has largely engaged in practice alone. While he is familiar with all
branches of the law, he is specializing in equity and corporation work, representing
a number of corporations. He also represents a number of mining companies and
is familiar with the legal principles which bear upon this branch of practice.

Mr. Ripley was united in marriage to Miss Clyde Estelle Shepherd, of Spo-
kane, a daughter of John and Josephine Shepherd, of Van Wert, Ohio, the former
now deceased. Mrs. Ripley is a represeritative of an old and prominent family
of Kentucky and by her marriage she has become the mother of two daughters,
Margaret Shepherd and Virginia Florine.

The parents are of the Episcopal faith, holding membership in All Saints
Cathedral, and Mr. Ripley belongs also to the Masonic fraternity, in which he has
attained high rank, being a Consistory Mason and Mystic Shriner, as well as Knight
Templar. He has served as an officer in various branches of the order and has
also assisted in conferring the work. He likewise belongs to the Knights of Pythias
lodge, the Young Men's Christian Association. Business Men's Association, the
Inland Club — connections which indicate much of the nature of his interests and
the rules which govern his life. He is an active member of the Republican Pro-
gressive League and has represented his city and county in conventions. He also
served as a member of the county central committee during the election of 1911,
took an active interest therein and was one of the first to support Senator Poin-
dexter. He is a man of resourceful ability, determined and energetic, and what
he undertakes in any direction he accomplishes. He stands for that which is high-
est and most serviceable in the activities which go to make up human existence and
which are features of general progress and improvement and in his chosen pro-
fession, wherein advancement is only secured through individual merit, he has
worked his way .steadily upward.

ARTHUR D, JONES,

Arthur D. Jones is the president of Arthur 1). Jones & Company, the oldest
as well as the largest real-estate firm in Spokane. He has been at the head of
this institution continuously since 1887 and has built it up from one desk to one
of the strong institutions of the city, occupying half of the ground floor space of
the Arthur D. Jones building witli an office entirely finished and furnished in im-
ported mahogany.

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Mr. Jones was horn in Micliigan, September 'i.'>, 1859, and was educated in
the eonnnon schools and at the State College at Iowa City. Iowa. After a sliort
experience as a school teacher and .solicitor for a ni.inazini-. In- took a position
witli tile advertising departnit nt of the C'hic.igo .Moriiiiig .Niws, where he re-
iii.iined for live years until f.iiling health lirouglit luiii to .'^pokatU'.

.Since KSHT he has been closely idciitifieil «ilh thi (liM 1(1)11111 nt of the city
and country both in conjunction with general piililie enterprisis ,ind through his
own Initi.itive. Conspicuous .-iinong the records of his work in .Spokane .ire the
development of llilly.ird. Hielil.ind I'.irk. Tin Hill. C.iiiiioii Hill I'.irk .ind ;i
nund)cr of other .additions in .Spok.me ,is well .is sulmrli.m properties. His coni-
p.iny is local .agent for the L'nited .St.ites Mortgage & Trust Coini).any :ind The
.Mortgage Bond Company, of New York, .ind .ilso loaning agents for two of the
gre.it New York life iiisur.ince coni]),inies. The hu.siness includes re.al-est.ile,
rental, lo.in .itid bond dep.irtuuiits. banks, etc. He is in.in.iger of numerous l.-md
companies in wliicli In is lln.iiiei.iUy interested .lUil is ,i stock linldcr in lour
Spokane banks .and in other enterprises.

Mr. .loiies was in.arried Dicenibcr 2'>. 1887. to Miss .\d.i M . .Stinsmi. .iiid li.is
two sons .and one d.aughtrr. In politics he is a lilur.il repulilie an. .ind. .iltliougli
he has been keenly interested in political aflfairs, the only ollice Ik (•;( r held or
tried for was that of city couneilin.m for a three-year term.

.Mr. .loncs literally grew up with .Spok.ine. \\ In u lie sl.irted in business in
this city, his c.apit.il consisted of very little money ;ind the city contained only a
lew thinisand people. I'or over a quarter of -a century he has watched the city
grnu .iiid .issisted in its growing, .and lii.s' own. fdrtuius li.-i\e prospered with it.

JOHN AY'LARD FINCH.'

John Aylard Finch is the senior partner of the firm of I'inch & Campbell, who
h.ave done more to develop the mining industry of the Fnl.ind Empire th.an any other
firm in this district. He was born in Cambridgishire. Kngland. M.ay I'..'. IS.Tl. ;i
son of \\'illi;iiii .and .Soplii.i (.Ayl.ard) I'ineli. who e.ame to tin- l'nited .St.-ites .ibout
lS(>'2and for many years were residents of Cleveland. Ohio. A brother of our sub-
ject, W. K. Finch, is also a resident of Spokane. In the ))arish school of .Soli.im.
Cambridgeshire. England, .loliii A. I'iiuh beg.in his educ.ition but w.as only eight
years of .age when the family came to the United .States .and his studies were con-
tinui-d in the public schools of Cleveland. Ohio. When his text-books were jnit
aside lie became connected with iron .and sti-el ni.inufacturing in Clcvel.md ■ind after-
w.ird continued in the same line of business .at Yonngstown, Ohio. .Snbsecpiently h<'
went to ^lontreal with an importing firm eng.iged in the im])()rtation of iron from
Kngland. lie was next located in Chicago as m.inuf.icturers' .igi nt. still coiitiniiing
in the iron tr.idc. In the s|)ring of 1881 he determined to go to the west to enjoy
what he believed would be better business opportunities th.in could be secured in
the older .and more conservative east. Accordingly be proceeded to Denver .nid
afterw.ird to I.eadville, Colorado, where he remained for ,a ye.ir in mining. On
tin- expiration of that time he returned to the iron business in Ohio but in the sum-

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SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

mcr of 1887 came to Spokane and began to acquire mining property in the Coeur
d'Alene region of northern Idaho in connection with A. B. Campbell.

As associates in mining enterprises Finch & Campbell purchased the Gem mine
in the Coeur d'Alene district and then organized the Milwaukee Mining Company
in connection with capitalist friends of Milwaukee and Youngstown, Ohio. Mr.
Campbell becoming president and Mr. Finch secretary and treasurer of this com-
pany. They operated the mine most successfully for more than twelve years and
in 1891 began the development of the Standard mine, which they opened and
equipped. Later they opened the Hecla mine, both of which have paid several
millions in dividends and are still being operated and are paying handsome divi-
dends. Mr. Finch became secretary and treasurer of both, with Mr. Campbell as
president. In 1893 they extended their operations into British Columbia, going to
the Slocan district, where they opened and developed the Enterjjrise and Standard
mines, which are now leading properties of that locality. In fact Finch & Camp-
bell are among the leaders in mining and developing in the whole Inland Empire.
Thev recognized the fact that nature was lavish in her gifts in regard to the min-
eral resources of the country and notable sagacity and sound judgment have en-
abled them to so place their investments that splendid returns have generally ac-
crued from their development of mining property. They have seldom been identi-
fied with mining interests that have not proven profitable. Their activities have
been not only a source of gratifying individual success but have also constituted
one of the most potent forces in the development of the mining industry and conse-
quent prosperity of the entire di-strict. For many years ISIr. Finch has also been
leading factor in financing and controlling other important business enterprises.
He is the president of the White & Bender Company and of the Coeur d'Alene
Hardware Company, both of Wallace, Idaho; president of tiie Blalock Fruit Com-
pany of Walla Walla ; and president of the National Lumber & Box Company of
Hoquiam, Washington, with Mr. Campbell as vice president of these companies.
The last named enterprise was established in 1901 and is today one of the largest
of its kind in the northwest. Mr. Finch is a trustee of the Union Trust Company
and also an officer and director of many other companies, the long list including
many of the most important business interests of the Inland Empire.

On the 3d of September, 1896, in Chicago, j\Ir. Finch was united in marriage
to Miss Charlotte R. Swingler, a daughter of M. M. and Fannie Swingler, of Spo-
kane, who came to this city in 188i. Mr. Finch is a director of the Country Club
but does not belong to any fraternal orders. He was the first president of the
club and has maintained deep interest in the organization. He has likewise been a
member of the Spokane Club since 1891 and is a life member of the Spokane Ama-
teur Athletic Club. He belongs to the Episcopal church, is one of the trustees of
St. Luke's Hospital and has given liberally toward charitable and benevolent work.
He donated tlie site for the present hospital and also the land for the Children's
Home on Northwest boulevard. Politically he has always been a republican and
served as a member of the state senate in the first general assembly of Idaho in
1891. Four years later he came to Spokane, where he has since made his home and
during the period of his residence here he has not been active in politics. In 1897
he erected his present palatial home, which is one of the finest in the northwest.
While he has come to rank witli the millionaires of this section of the country, his
path has never been strewn by the wreck of other men's fortunes and the secret of

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liis success is found in his keen diseriuiin.ition, his close ajjiilie.ition and liis ex-
ecutive force. His business activity lias constituted an important element in gen-
eral development and prosperity and his own success has enabled him to often ex-
tend a helping hand to those less fortunate and to do effective and important work
for the alleviation of those upon whom fate has entailed suttering or hardships.

SEABURY MERRITT.

Seabury Merritt, who in the practice of his profession has come to be regarded
largely as an authority on land law in the northwest because of his wide study along
those lines and the imjiort.int litig.ited interests of this character wliieii he has
conducted, was born in I'rankfort, Indiana, August 23, 1866. He is one of a fam-
ily of three sons and two daughters and his parents were Samuel and Elizabeth
(Gaskill) Merritt. natives resi)ectively of t)hio and Indiana. The father came of
English ancestry although the family was planted on American soil prior to the
Revolutionary war. The father throughout much of his life engaged in merchandis-
ing and inthc grain business, .and in the year 1860 he was elected sheriff of Clinton
county. Indiana, receiving more votes than were given Lincoln. He served as a
trustee of the schools for sixteen consecutive years while his incumbency in the
sheriff's office covered the period of the Civil war. He married Eli/abetii (iaskill,
who was likewise of English lineage and belonged to one of the old .Vniericm fam-
ilies antedating the war for independence. She died in 1896. just iiimticn days
before the death of her husband. Of their sons ,Iohn W. is now associated with
his brother Seabury in the practice of law in Spokane, and William A. is .i book-
keeper of this city. The two sisters are: Emma, now the wife of .loliii .1. Hl.iir.
chief dispatcher of the Xorthern Pacific Railroad at Six)kani' ; and .liiinir M.. who
is living with her brother.

In the common schools of Incii.-iiia. .'^rabiiry Mi rrill |iurMiril liis i-.irly rilueition
while s])ending his boyhood days upon his father's farm. He e.arly became f.-imili.ir
with the work of plowing, planting ;ind harvesting and continued to assist in the
cultivation of the old homestead until 1888, when he embarked in the hardware and
imiileuient business in which he continued for three and a half years. In the latter
part of 1891 he began reading law and while thus engaged at Frankfort, Indiana,
also conducted an insurance and abstract business. He was admitted to practice in
18!);j and followed liis profession .alone in his native state until 1900. when the o])])()r-
ttmities of the west attracted him and he came to .S))ok;ine, where In- bec.anu' the
successor to Judge Wallace Mount, in the firm of Mount & Merritt, the judge being
elected to the su])reme bench. L'ntil 1906 that firm remained as Merritt it Mirritt
but in that year Hugo E. Oswald was admitted to a i)artnership under the firm style
of Merritt, Oswald & Merritt. They conducted a general law practice, speci.ilizing,
however, largely in land and titles. They represented the Oregon Mortg.age Coni-
l)anv and other mortgage companies and have been attorneys for many corporations
ineliuiing Ham. "i'.arsley &• Ryrie; the Big Bend Land Company; the Oregon Mort-
gage Companv; the Pacific Northwest Investment .Society: the E. H. .St.-mton Coni-
panv; and the Mohier Union Warehouse Conijiany. Mr. Merritt is reeopiized as
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he has been called upon to examine. Like almost all who come to the northwest, he
is interested in its development and is the owner of an irrigated orchard of forty-
five acres, all in apples, on the Columbia river, twenty-eight miles above Wenatchee
and known as the Hossier Apple Ranch. In addition to this, Mr. Merritt owns
Spokane property and his holdings outside of the city include timber land in British
Columbia and in different sections of the western part of the state. He is like-
wise interested in mining operations in Idaho and is thus contributing to the ma-
terial development and progress of the Inland Empire. However, the practice of
law is his real life work and the firm of which lie is a member has a more extensive
practice in the eastern part of the state than any other firm of attorneys here, their
legal business extending to Lincoln, Adams and Douglas counties.

Mr. Merritt is well known in Masonic circles as a member of the commandery
and Mvstic Shrine, and has served as senior warden in the blue lodge. He be-
longs also to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 228, has filled all
of the chairs in the local lodge of Knights of Pythias, has been past chancellor for
several years and has represented Spokane Lodge in the grand lodge. He is like
wise connected with the Fraternal Order of Eagles and is a 'Valued member of the
Spokane Club, the Inland Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Merritt is a
republican and was an active member of the central committees of city, county and
state when in Indiana and a delegate to city, county and state conventions both in
Indiana and Washington. In his native state he did considerable campaign work and
since coming to the west has been a candidate for congress in the third Washington
district in 1910, in the primary, but insurgency caused the republican defeat. He
stands always as a fearless defender of the principles or cause in which he believes
and his position upon political questions has therefore never been an equivocal one.
During the twelve j'ears of his residence in Spokane he has become widely known
and the power which he has displayed in his law practice places him in a foremost
position among the members of the Spokane bar.

FRANK ROSE. M. D.

Dr. Frank Rose, physician and surgeon, of Spokane, was born in Ontario. Can-
ada. October 25, 1869. His father. Lawrence Rose, a native of Oxfordshire, Eng-
land, became a pioneer resident of western Ontario where he engaged in the milling
business, becoming the owner of a flour mill there. His death occurred in 1885.
Representatives of the family to which he belonged have lived at Deddington.
England, for the last five hundred years and for several centuries have been con-
nected with the milling business there. The mother of Dr. Rose bore the maiden
name of Hannah Phin and was born at the old family homestead in Ontario,
Canada, which is called Kennaquhair.

It was in the Guelph Collegiate Institute that Dr. Rose pursued his more
specifically literary education, after which he entered the University of ^Minnesota
to pursue a medical course and was graduated INI. D. in 1901. Broad practical
experience came to him in one year's service in Asbury Hospital and lie after-
ward received clinical instruction in Chicago and New York for a period of three
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and the liberal practice accorded liiin is the best evidence of his capability and
tlie consensus of public opinion concerning; his equipment for and devotion to his
chosen life work. He is a menibcn of the County Medical Society, of whieli he
has served as vice president and treasurer, and he bi'lonps also to the State Med-
ical Society, in which he is a member of the Judicial counsel.

Dr. Rose has filled the office of city haeteriolojjist and is now a nieml)er of the
play ground commission. Perhaps his most ini|)ortant public service in the nature
of his profession has been in connection with the development of the water sujjply.
When the city decided to change its water system from tlie ri\er to wells in the
Spokane valley. Dr. Rose and the board of health, with Mayor Moore, went on a
trip of inspection to ascert.ain the source and volume of the water supply and
the quality of the water in the .Spokane valley. After a very careful investigation
both as to the quantity and <iu.ility. Mayor Moore and Dr. Rose decided to sink
wells near the waterworks .ind thus su|)ply the city. It lias been found liirough
subsequent experience that they were not only wise but correct in their decision
for the supply and quality of the water have far surpassed all their expectations
based on that investigation. The bacteriological examinations, made twice each
month for several years, have confirmed the earlier examination as to tlie purity,
iiid .Spokane can well bo.ast of having the finest and purest water of any city in
the world. The sui)ply has never failed and as high .as forty million gallons
have been pum|>ed at one time without any appreciable diminution of the water
in the wells. The water is |)resumed to come from the entire watershed of the
.Spokane v.illey and is filtered through sand and gr.-ivel, reaching the consumers
in perfect purity. It is unique in that this is the only great water supply of that
character in the world, although I-ong Island has somewhat the same ch.araeter
but not to the same extent. Dr. Rose modestly gives Mayor Moore .and the board
of health the credit for securing .iiid developing the water supply and system,
but he should sh.ire with tlie mayor .md th<' board of liealth the credit .and honor.
On the ICth of September, 1899, Dr. Rose was married to Mrs. Annie Win-
chester. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, having taken the degrees of the
lodge, the consistory and the Mystic .Shrine. His political allegiance ha.5 always
been given the re]>ublican party and his religious faith is that of the Episcopal
church, his membership having been in All Saints' cathedral for seven years dur-
ing which peri(Kl he has also held the office of vestryman. His life work has in-
deed been of benefit and value to his fellowmen and all of his professional duties
are discharged with a conscientious sense of obligation.

B. M. FRANCIS.

R. M. Francis, whose real-estate operations not only cover Spokane but .also
various other districts of the northwest, was bom December 25, 186.'), in Pontiac,
Michigan, a son of .lohn and Mary Rose Francis, natives of Pontiac and Eng-
land respectively. The latter is a resident of Frankfort, Michigan, but the father
died in 1886. He was a representative of an old New England family of English
descent and was a leading and influential resident of his home town where he
served as alderman and in other local offices. His family numbered two sons and

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three daughters; B. 'M., of this review; L. R.. engaged in the automobile business
in Detroit, Michigan; !Miss Ethel M. Francis, residing in Spokane; Lulu 'SI., who
married Clark Long, of Havillah, Washington ; and Edna, the wife of Eph Slade,
of Michigan.

In the schools of Saginaw. ^Micliigan, B. !M. Francis pursued his education
and for a short period was a student in the Chicago College. He entered business
circles in connection with the jewelr_y trade when but a boy, and when he had
mastered the trade in ]\Iicliigan he went to Chicago where he was employed for
two years. He afterward removed to Elmira, New York, and later to Philadel-
phia where he taught engraving in the Horological Institute for four years. On
the expiration of that period he made his way westward to Butte, Montana, in
1892, and spent four years in that place as an employe in a jewelry store. In 1896,
at Missoula, Montana, he became proprietor of a jewelry store, continuing at that
point for five years. At that time he engaged in the real-estate business and his
activities along that line increased more and more while during the last eight or
nine years he gave a great deal of his attention to mining. In Missoula he formed
a partnership with W. J. Rliodes under the firm name of Francis & Rhodes for the
conduct of a real-estate business and in 1907 opened an office in Spokane which
he maintained for some time. While in Butte he became associated with three
others and leased the Homestake mine which he successfully operated for a year
and a half. His real-estate interests are now in Bozeman, Missoula and Spokane,
in all of which places he has platted additions. In Spokane Mr. Francis has
platted Spokane Terrace and Spokane Park, doing this work under partnership
connections. In Missoula he platted a subdivision of Homcvalc, Glenwood Park
and East Missoula, and in Bozeman he purchased the old Butte addition to the
town. Since the dissolution of the partnership he has independently platted Em-
pire Heights, which he sold to Mr. Van Velsor, and Castle Hill, which he now
owns. Mr. Francis has obtained some substantial returns from his mining as
well as his real-estate interests and has contributed as well to the general progress
and development of communities in which he has operated.

On the -ith of May, 1891, in Philadelphia. Mr. Francis was married to ^liss
Maggie R. Bishop, a daughter of George Bishop, a shoe manufacturer, and they
have one son, Delbcrt M., who is now attending high school. Mr. Francis is num-
bered among that class of energetic men whose advancement is attributable en-
tirely to earnest and persistent labor. He started out with no special advantages
but proved his worth in the business world and gradually progressed until he be-
came a merchant of Missoula. As he prospered he extended his investments in
real estate and mining property and his work has been a valuable force in the
general growth and development of the northwest.

ROBERT H. COSGROVE.

Various projects have contributed toward the promotion of a knowledge of
the Spokane country, its resources, its advantages and its possibilities, but none
have been more effective in this connection than the Interstate Fair, of which
Robert H. Cosgrove is secretary. It has been a stimulating influence in fruit-
raising and stock-raising, giving impetus to the efforts of those who are thus en-

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gaged ill lioUJing before tlicni the liighe.st standards «iid .il-.o in bringing a notice
of tile work aceoniplisiicd to tlie country in general.

-Mr. C'osgrovc is a native of Minnesota, born .Inly II. Ks7(i. His j)arents were
C. N. .ind Elizabeth (Bradley) C'osgrovc. the former born in the st;ite of New
York ••ind the latter in ^\'isconsill. The father has .it ditTerent times held ])ublic
olliee ill the various communities wiure he h.is resided, lie served as mayor of
l.e ."^iicur. .Minnesota, .ind for tweiity-Hve ye:irs was coiinectetl with the Minnesota
State Fair, occupying all positions from manager to president. He is of Irisli
descent and his wife is of English lineage, although her ancestors <-ame to Amer-
ica during the early period of colonization and were represented in the Revolu-
tionary war. Robert H. Cosgrove is a brother of Edward B. Cosgrove, who is
now in business in Kansas City, Missouri. His sisters arc: Cora, who is the wife
of Cieorge W. .Str.ind, .i nurseryman of Taylors Ealls, Minnesota; and Ethel C,
who is living in Porto Rico and is engaged in teaching school.

Robert H. Cosgrove att( ndrd the high scliool of Lc Sm ur. Minnesota, and tin
University of Minnesota, in the class of 1898. He then turned iiis attention to
the hardware business in Le Sueur and afterw.-ird became connected with ranch
interests at Mandan, North Dakota. During the same period he was connected
with the Minnesota State Fair and in 1901 came to Spokane to take charge as
secretary-manager of the Spokane Interstate Fair, with which he has since been
connected. His labors here have been more than gratifying, producing results
beyond the exjieetations of those who sought his coo]>cration. One of the first
e.xhiiiits of this kind in .Spok.ine was held on E.ist .Sjir.igiie street in 1890 but the
building liuriied aiKJ nothing iiiore was (Imie until I S9 1 . uhin Herbert Bolster,
now deceased, .iiid John L. .Smith, the president of the .Spokane Interstate Fair,
organized what was known as The .Sjiokane Fruit I'.iir. This was held at River-
sidi' .-iiid \\';ishinglon streets, on the jiresent site of the I'ogelqiiist eiotliing store,
from the ^Ith to the 27th of October, 1891-. with .Judge .1. W. Binckley as presi-
dent. The succeeding year Mr. Bolster had charge of tile fair, which convened
September 30th and ended on the fith of October. The dates chosen in 189(i were
from October 6th to 17th. with F. W. Smith ;is secretary .-iiid manager, and again
in 1897 it eontiniied for two weeks, beginning October .Jtli, in the old Auditorium
grounds, witii Mr. Bolster as secretary .iiid .lolin .\. I'iiieh .is iiresident. .\g.iiii
tile fair was held at the Auditorium grounds in 1898, from the Ith to the I.'itli of
October, with the same officers, ;ind in 1899 Dr. E. D. Olmsted served .as jiresident.
with Mr. Ii(]lster as secretary. ,iiid the dates were from Oetnln r .id to 17lh. I'roni
t)ctober 'Jd to October Ifith. 1900. with W . E. H.iwliy .is manager, the fair w'as
.again held ;it the .Viiditoriuni grounds, Imt the e(iiiipnient there was so expensive
that those interested incorporated the Interstate Fair for twenty-five thousand
dollars and, borrowing ten thousand dollars more, |)iireli.ised fifty-one acres of
land east of the town and thereon held the eighth .•innii;il exhibit in Sc))teml)er,
1901, Willi II. W. Pill .is president .iiid Herbert Bolster .is secretary-manager.
From the 6th to the 1 Uli of October. 190J. the fair w.as ag.iin a feature of .Spo-
kane's activities, with Mr. I'eel ;is president .'ind Cieorge H. M.irtin ;is secretary-
manager. The former continued as iinsideiit with H. (I. .Stiiiiiiirl. now ileee.ised.
as secretary and manager in 190.'!, and the fair was held from the .-jtli to the l.Ttli
of October. In 1901 it was ojiened on the .Sd .■ind continued to the 9tli of October,
with Mr. Peel .is jiresident .-ind If. II. Cosgrove as sccret:iry-m.iii;iger. The s.ame

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officers continued through 1905 and 1906, the fair being h> id in the former year
from the 9th to the 15th of October and in the latter from the aith of September,
to the 6th of October. George T. Crane had succeeded to the presidency, with
Mr. Cosgrove still as manager, when the fair was held from the 23d of Septem-
ber, to the 5th of October, 1907. It was opened on the 5th of October, 1908, and
lasted for five days, with the same officers as in the previous year, and they con-
tinued also through 1909, the fair being held from the 20th to the 25th of Septem-
ber. Mr. Crane was succeeded by John L. Smith, with Mr. Cosgrove as secretary,
and the fair extended from the 3d to the 9th of October, 1910. It lasted for six
days in 1911, beginning on the 2d of October, with the same officers. The fair
was established with the idea of encouraging agricultural and horticultural pur-
suits and has grown to remarkable proportions, the average attendance during
the first year of Mr. Cosgrove's residence here being forty-six hundred per day,
while in 1910 the average attendance was eighteen thousand six hundred. The
total number of entries for prizes in 1904 was one thousand five hundred and
eighty-one and in 1910 six thousand eight hundred and nineteen. This is now the
largest fair of the kind west of St. Paul and has been a stimulus to fruit-raising
and stock-raising interests in the northwest.

Mr. Cosgrove is well known in ^-aternal, social and club connections. He
has taken the degrees of the York and Scottish Rites in Masonry, belonging to
the commandery and the consistory, and is a member of the Mystic Shrine. He
was also senior warden of the blue lodge while in the east. His college fraternity
is the Phi Gamma Delta and he is a member of the Spokane Club, the Spokane
Country Club, the Spokane Athletic Club, the Inland Club and the Rotary Club.
Mr. Cosgrove was married November 27, 1911, to Miss Leora K. Gentry, of
Spokane.

MARCUS D. WRIGHT.

Occupying a place in the foremost ranks of tiiose who have made a fortune in
the development and exploitation of the timber lands of the west is Marcus D.
Wright, who resides at Hayden Lake, Kootenai county, Idaho. A native of the Mis-
sissippi valley, he came west in 1871, at the age of twenty years, his birth having
occurred in Bowling Green, Kentucky, April 16, 1851. His parents were John W.
and Mary (Gibson) Wright, the former a prominent Baptist minister of Kentucky.

Marcus D. Wright obtained his education in the common schools of Kentucky
and at the age of sixteen j'ears entered business life as a salesman for a pump con-
cern in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was employed in this capacity for four years when
he gave up his position and went west, locating in Montana. There he conducted a
freighting business in summer and drove a stage during the winter for the follow-
ing six years. In 1877 he accompanied General Sherman on his tour of inspection
of all the frontier posts, covering the territory extending from Montana over the
old Mullen road to Walla Walla, Washington. Subsequently he resided in Colfax,
Whitman county, Washington, where he drove a stage until 1878. In that year he
came to Spokane and engaged in the livery business, buying out the stable owned by
James N. Glover. In 1881 he gave up this enterprise and went to Idaho to look
over the prospects for an investment in real estate. Finding a suitable tract of land,
he purchased a half-interest in forty acres from C. W. Wood and on that site laid

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out tlie town of Westwood, now known as Rathdruni. Jii conjunction willi Cicorge
15. Wannacott he called a uiteting of the residents of this locality and organized
Kootenai county. He was appointed the first assessor and lax collector, as well as
deputy sheriff, serving in these positions until the first general elections of tlie county,
ill Oetolier, 188'2, during the great mining excitement in this section of the country,
Mr. Wright took the first pack train into Pritchard ( ri,k, Hagle City, Idaho. Two
vears later he engaged in husiness at Rathdruni, Iiiuiio, conducting a general mer-
cantile estahlislnnent and also contracting to railroads for the sale of timher and ties.
The latter branch of his husiness increased so rapidly that he discontinued his gen-
eral mercantile establishment and has since that time concentrated his entire atten-
tion upon the lumber business, furnishing lumber supplies mainly to the Northern
Pacific Railroad. Within the last twenty-three years he has supplied approximately
twenty million ties wliich, at a rough estimate, would be sufficient, if laid end to end,
to circle tlie globe. He was also financially interested in the First National Bank of
Coeur d'Alene, of which he was president for several years, resijiniiig in l!»lo in or-
der to devote his undivided attention to his lumber interests.

On March 18. 1881, Mr. Wright was united in marriage to Miss H<rtic Piper, a
daugliter of Dr. .lohii .(. Piper, of Peone Prairie, Washington, who w.is Uir tweUe
ve.-irs one of the eciunly commissioners of Spokane county, Washington. .Mrs. Wright
passed away in 1901. being survived by her husband and seven children, two sons and
five daughters. In !i)0.'i .Mr. Wright was again married, iiis second union being with
.Mrs. .Marie Hennetl. a slejjdaughter of A. M. Cannon, of Spokane, Washington. l"ra-
tern.dly .Mr. Wright is connected with the Elks Lodge, No. 228, of Sjiokane: the
Knights of Pythias of Coeur d'Alene, and the Odd Fellows of Coeur d'Alene. 'I'lu-
Wright home is known as one of the handsome residences of this locality. In ing
situated at Hayden Lake, on one of the fine.s_t farms in the state ol Idalio. a tr.ict
of land comprising about six hundred^ aesesii-- Jt' contain.s a fish preserve covering
an area e(|uivalent to one hundred and sixty acres, which is filled with black bass
.and trout, and .-iffords some of the finest oi)portuniti<-s for fishing in the state.
Never losing sight of the goal which lay before him. .Mr. Wright has been stead-
fast in the ])ursuit of his ideals and by dint of close application .-ind unceasing
effort has won his reward in the generous measure of success which has been his.

JOHN M. DUNN.

John M. Dunn is one of the foremost representatives of the real-estate inter-
ists in Spokane. He was born on the 9th of June, 1865, at Colnmbi.a, New H,iinp-
shire, a son of Thomas and ,Teinima (Temple) Dunn. The father was a promi-
nent agriculturist of New Hain)>sliirc and also took an active part in the politic.il
activities of his native slate. lie .ilways gave his sii|)porl to tln' ri]nililic,iii ji.irty
and serv<'d as a represent.ative in the New Hanijishire st.ate ligisl.itiin- from Coos
county for two years. The mother's death occurred when her son .Tolin was b'lt
eleven years of age. Ti> llicir union two daughters and fivi' sons wirr liorii, -ill
of whom remained in the east with the exeei)tion of the subject of tiiis review.

.Fohn M. Dunn ))ursued his education in the public schools of his n.ative towr.
and subsequently was engaged in agricnltur.il jiursuits before taking up r.iilroad-
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ing. Having heard of the opportunities the west offered to the energetic and deter-
mined, he decided to leave his native state and locate permanenth' in the north-
west. By hard work he had accumulated forty-three dollars. With this money as
his capital he set out for St. Paul, Minnesota, from which city he worked his waj
to Havre, Montana, arriving there about the time that the Great Northern Rail-
road had been extended to that city, which consisted of two tents. As there did
not seem to be much prospect for work there he continued his journey to Great
Falls, Montana, wliere he arrived on the 13th of November, 1888. He re-
mained in that city for eight years, being employed throughout the greater part
of liis residence there in the wholesale grocery business. Subsequently he re-
moved to Butte and engaged in mining, later becoming foreman and superintend-
ing the erection of the three largest sheet iron smoke stacks that have ever been
put up in the west. Thrift and energy were among the salient characteristics of
his nature and were fast winning him financial success. By saving his money he
was able to return to Helena and engage in the retail meat-market business. Shortly
afterward he opened another store in Great Falls. Both of these enterprises netted
him considerable money before he disposed of them and came to Spokane in 1901.
Immediately upon his arrival in this city he engaged in the real-estate business
under the firm name of Dickson & Dunn, Mr. Dunn serving as president. They
were very successful in their various ventures and opened the Dickson & Dunn
orchard tracts, four miles north of Hillyard. This property consisted of two
hundred and forty acres. They also dealt extensively in local real estate. In
1910 Mr. Dunn sold his interest to Mr. Dickson and has since devoted his entire
time and attention to the management of his private real-estate holdings, which
consist mostly of homes and similar income properties. ^V^lat he has accomplished
shows his business ability and power and, arguing from the past, his friends predict
for him a still more successful future.

Mr. Dunn was married, at Great Falls, Montana, on the 14th of February,
1897, to Miss Lena B. Elliott, a daughter of George and Barbara Elliott, of Fargo,
North Dakota. They reside at No. 333 Euclid avenue. Mr. Dunn holds mem-
bership in the ]\Iethodist church and fraternally is a member of Spokane Lodge,
No. 228, B. P. O. E.; Red Cross Lodge, K. P., in which order he has passed
through all the chairs and has twice been representative to the grand lodge ; the
Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan ; Tyrian Lodge, No. 96, F. & A. M. ;
the Modern Woodmen of American; and Spokane Aerie, No. 2, F. O. E.

WILLIAM A. HALTEMAN.

William A. Halteman, of Spokane, who is now filling the office of United States
marshal for the eastern district of Washington, was born in Dayton, Ohio, June
27, 1800, and came to this state in 1890. He first located at Port Townsend, where
he became interested in real estate and also owned a third interest in the Townsend
Leader, which at that time was an eight page daily. While at Port Townsend he
was elected to the state legislature in 1895 and two years later removed to Spokane
and became interested in mining. In 1904 he went to Ferry county and had direct
supervision of the Meteor mine for four years. MHiile there he was again called to

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public ottici-, bfiiig lUctid to tin- legislature froui IVrry founty in 1907. and the
following year was selected us executive couiujissioner of the state of Washington at
llie Alaska- Yukou-Pacific Exposition.

-Mr. Il.'iltenian was married on the -jyth of I'ehru.iry, ISit'.!. to .Miss Elizabeth
1 razier, of Peoria, Illinois, and both hold uienibership in the Baptist eluirch.

JOHN IHSTON ( l.ARKE.

.Inhn Huston Clarke, senior p.irtner of the tirni of Clarke & Eaton, well known
hardw.-ire dealers in Whitman county, has been prominently identified with the com-
mercial activities of Lacrosse for the ])ast six years. His birth occurred in Knox
county, Illinois, on tile ;")tii of February, 1868, his parents being William Y. ,iiid
Mary (.McCormick) Clarke, botli natives of Ireland.

The son of a farmer. .John Huston Clarke was reared in the country, accjuiring
his early education in the district schools. After leaving school lie assisted his
father in the operation of the farm until he had attained his majority, but as agri-
cultural jnirsuits were not altogether to his liking he entered the State Normal
School at Peru, Nebraska. He w.as graduated from this institution with the class
of 189i, and for tliree years thereafter engaged in teaching in that state. In 1897
he came to Elberton, this county, where he taught until 1900, when he decided to
withdraw from this profession and identify himself with commercial activities. He
became associated wilii Hugh Eaton and they established a hardware store in El-
Ixrton. which they conducted under the firm name of Clarke & Eaton. This enter-
jirisc flourished in a most gratifying manner from its inception, and five years later
Miey extended the scope of their activities by founding a stori- in Lacrosse. As it
proved to be as lucrative as their first establishment, in 1908 they opened another
branch at Endicott. Since then they have sold the store in Elberton and now con-
centrate tlieir eflTorts ujion tile operation of the two last established. They ,ire both
enterprising and industrious men, of practical ideas and progressive methods and are
numbered among the jirosperous and representative business men of the county.
Owing to their cap.able and intelligent direction of their interests they have succeeded
in building u)) an excellent patronage, that is constantly increasing, tin ir l)nsincss
showing a marked growth from year to year. They carry a full .-iiid well selected
stock of shelf and heavy hardware as well .-is f.irming implements in their stores,
that they oflFer at reasonable prices, the quality of their goods being fuli\ ennnnen-
surate with what is asked. Ciracious and courteous in their tre;iliiient of |)atrons
they strive to accommodate and please all. believing th.at :i well s;itisfied customer
is till best medium of advertising.

.\l .Spokane, W;ishington. in 1906, .Mr. Clarke was united in m;irri;ig<' to Miss
Blanche H. Howell, a nati\i nt the state of Illinois, .•ind a d.uiglilir of Cliarhs H.
and .Mary (Holl.and) llnurll. h lin wi ri iiorn •ind r.-ircd In West X'irginii. Two
children h;ive been born to Mr. .ind .Mrs. Clarke. M.iry Caroline and .John Howell.
.Mr. Clarke is aflili;ited with Lacrosse Lodgi . No. Ij.'), A. I". iS: A. M., in which
he has held all of the chairs; and Colfax Clia|)ter, No. .'U. H. \. M. He is also a
member of the Modern Woodmen of .Vmerica and has held all of the odices in the
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or the emoluments of office, having preferred to give his undivided attention to his
business. Mr. Clarke's commercial career in Whitman county has been character-
ized by the foresight and sagacity that invariably lead to the goal of success, when
concentrated upon a definite purpose. In his transactions he has always been found
absolutely honorable, his integrity being above question, and he is held in high es-
teem by all who have had dealings with him.

HARRY GREY DE PLEDGE.

Harry Grey De Pledge, who has been cashier of the First Trust & Savings Bank
ever since its organization six years ago, was born in England on the 16th of Feb-
ruary, 1860, and is a son of Jonathan and Emily (Grey) De Pledge.

Reared in his native land, when old enough to choose a vocation Harry G. De
Pledge decided to follow the sea, so upon leaving school he went on a naval cadet
training ship to qualify for the merchant marine. He went to sea in 1875, serving
as midshipman for four years. At the expiration of that period, in 1879, he passed
his examination for second mate, but the following year he joined a colony that was
coming to the United States. They located in Iowa, but Mr. De Pledge only re-
mained with them for about a year, removing to San Francisco in 1881. Upon his
arrival in the latter city he entered the service of one of the steamship companies
and sailed on the Pacific until 1882, when he returned to Iowa and worked for Close
Brothers, land agents. In 1883 he again came west, locating in Portland, where for
a time he was employed in railroad surveying. Later he was appointed deputy
county surveyor of Multnomah county, Oregon, and was the first to claim the right
to the waters of the Bull Run which now supply Portland. Two years thereafter,
in 1885, he joined a party of engineers who were surveying for the railroad through
Colfax, and upon his arrival here Mr. De Pledge decided to locate. He obtained a
position with Knapp, Burrell & Company as manager of the first grain house here.
He retained this position until 1887, and then removed to Pullman and engaged in
the grain business. The venture prpved to be successful, but at the end of a year
lie undertook to construct and manage two warehouses at that point for the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company. In 1889, Mr. De Pledge returned to Colfax and en-
tered the bank of Perkins & Mills. The following year he became cashier of the
Bank of Pullman, continuing in this capacity after the reorganization of this in-
stitution in 1891 into the First National Bank of Pullman. He remained there un-
til 1894, when he resigned and became associated with O. E. Young in the grain
business at Pullman, under the firm name of De Pledge & Young. In 1898, Mr.
De Pledge was appointed deputy treasurer of Whitman county, and returned to
Colfax, where a year later he became assistant cashier of the First National Bank.
Upon the organization of the First Trust & Savings Bank in 1905, he was made
cashier and has ever since been retained in this capacity. He is also a stockholder
and a member of the board of directors of this institution and is a stockholder of the
Western Union Life Insurance Company, and is likewise financially interested in a
fire insurance company.

Portland, Oregon, was the scene of Mr. De Pledge's marriage in 1890 to Miss
Jane S. Crockett. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. De Pledge, Ruth
Grey, Cedric Grey, Cuthbert Crockett and Desmond Gerald.

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The ]);irtnts are ini-nibcrs of the Episcopal ehurch, and frattmally Mr. De
I'hdge is affiliated with the Masonic order, being treasurer of the blue lodge and
|iast high priest of the chapter, and he also belongs to the Knights of Pythias. In
his i)<)litie;il views he is a stanch re]niblican and is now and has been for several
ti ruis city treasurer, and he is also clerk of the school board, and for many years
was a school director. He takes much interest in the development of Colfax.

LAURENCE RANKIN HAMBLEN.

Laurence Rankin Hamblen is a member of the firm of Hamblen & Gilbert,
attorneys at law, engaged in general practice althougli specializing to some ex-
tent in corporation law, in which connection they have a large and representative
clientele. Mr. Hamblen was born at Rondout, New York, May 15, 1874, his
parents being Charles E. and Charlotte (Pinkham") Hamblen. The mother's ])eo-
ple were among the earliest settlers of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and it was there
her birth occurred. The father, also a native of the Old Bay state, was descended
from English ancestors who settled in America about 1650. The family was rep-
resented in the Revolutionary war and Charles E. Hamblen was numbered among
the defenders of the Union cause in the Civil war as a member of Company H,
Thirty-eighth Massachusetts Infantry. He participated in a number of important
engagements including the battle of Cedar Creek. During the latter jjart of his
life he was engaged in the real-estate business in Spokane, where his death occurred
in 1889. His wife survived until 1901' and the living sons and daughters of the
family are: Laurence R. ; Robert N., who is engaged in the practice of medicine
in Spokane; Elizabeth, who is the wife of William Shaw and resides in Spokane;
and Mabel R.. also living in this city.

In the public schools of Minneapolis L.-uirt net- R. Hambliii inirsmd his early
education and afterward entered the Methodist College of Spokane; wliiili he at-
tended until 1892. He had come to this city with his parents in 1887. .\ftrr
leaving the Methodist College he was employed here for two years and then entered
the Universitv of Michigan, from which he was graduated in 1896 with the LL. B.
degree, having pursued the full law course whereby he was qualified for active
work at the bar. He entered upon the practice of law in Spokane in the fall of
1896 as a member of the firm of Hamblen & Lund. Later changes in the part-
nership have led to the adoption of the firm name of Hamblen. Lund & Gilbert
and afterward to Hamblen & Gilbert. They have a large and satisfactory general
jiractice and have also been attorneys for the North Coast Railroad for the past
two years and are now division attoriuys f(ir tin- ()rrgon-A\'asliiiiirti>ii Hailroad &
Navigation Company.

On the 10th of September. I90K was celebrated the marriage of Laurence R.
Hamblen and Miss Frances CJilbert. a daughter of I'. W. fnlbert. now deceased,
who was the general superintendent of the Northern Pacific Railway Company
at St. Paul. The three children of this marriage are Charlotte, Herbert M. and
Mary G. Mr. Hamblen has spent the major part of his life in .Spokane and is
widely and favorably known to the majority of its citizens. He has watched with
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of the city and in various ways has contributed to the work of general improve-
ment and upbuilding. While in college he became a member of the Delta Chi
and is now a member of the Spokane Club. He is in thorough sympathy with the
work of the Chamber of Commerce, in which he holds membership, and through
political channels he has done much active and valuable public service. He votes
with the republican party and has attended city, county and state conventions,
being known as a delegate to the conventions at Spokane and Tacoma. He has
also acted as a member of the city, county and central committees and believes
that party organization should be made the means of procuring good government
and a righteous administration of the laws. In 1907 he was appointed to the
position of corporation counsel for a term of two years. These were stirring times
in the history of the city when excitement was often intense, for at that time
Spokane entered upon its great work of reform, cleaning out the cribs, closing the
saloons on Sunday and turning a watchful eye on all gambling. Mr. Hamblen as
corporation counsel was closely associated with this work and then, as at all times,
his influence was strongly on the side of law and order, reform and progress.

CHARLES WILLIAM HESS.

Charles William Hess, who has been identified with the business interests of
Colfax for the past eight years, was born in Fulton, Illinois, on the 17th of October,
1863, and is a son of John G. and Catherine (Murphy) Hess, the father a native of
Germany and the mother of Ireland.

During the childhood of Charles William Hess his parents removed to Janes-
ville, Wisconsin, in the public schools of which city he began his education. Later
they returned to Illinois, settling in Joliet, where he continued his studies, until
their next removal to CJrand Island, Nebraska, ^^^len he was sixteen years of age,
he left school and went to work as a member of a railroad construction gang at
Emporia, Kansas, and from there on was self-supporting. As he was energetic and
performed such tasks as were assigned him with more than average intelligence and
efficiencv, his worth was readily recognized and he was promoted at various times,
continuing in the service in the west and south until 1898. In the latter year he
was offered a position as division roadmaster on the Oregon Railway & Navigation
Company, at Colfax, which he readily accepted. He remained in the employment
of this company until 1904, when he came to the conclusion to give up his position
as a dependent and to go into business on his own account and to that end purchased
the cigar and tobacco store of C. A. Cary, of this city. In the conduct and develop-
ment of his own business he has manifested the same qualities that have character-
ized him as an employe and he is meeting with success in his business. ■ He is pro-
gressive and enterprising in his methods, courteous and accommodating to his pat-
rons and keeps a class of goods that is fully commensurate with the jjrices. all of
which facts have assisted him to build up a profitable trade.

Plattsburg, Missouri, was the scene of the marriage of Mr. Hess on the 20th of
January, 1892, to Miss Hallie N. Smith, a daughter of E. T. and Emma (Tillery)
Smith, both natives of Kentucky, and they liave become tlie parents of one son,
Edwin A., who is a resident of Spokane.

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Fraternally, Mr. Hess is identified with the Masonic order, being a past senior
deacon of Hiram Lodge, No. '21, A. F. & A. M.; past high jiriest of Colfax Chapt<;r,
No. 8, R. A. yi.; and past j)atron of Washington Chapter, No. Hi. O. K. S. He is
also a member of Colfax Lodge, No. t, K. of P. The political views of Mr. Hess
conform to the principles of the democratic party for which candidates he casts his
b.illot save at munici])al elections, when he gives his sui)port to such men as he
deems best qualified to subsen-e the interests of the community irrespective of party
lines. He is a m.m wlio is entitled to the full credit for his achievements, as he has
been entirely dependent upon his own resources since he was .-i youtli of sixteen
vears, and his advancement must be attributed to his personal efforts.

IIOBKHT t U.XMI'TON M< ( RO.SKEY.

Robert Cr.iin|)tiiii MeCroskey, a will kiinwn retired agriculturist of Whitman
ei)unt\ , who for iii.iny ye.-irs has been actively identified with banking eireles in both
Pullman and Palouse, was born in Monroe county, Tennessee, on the lOlh of NLireh.
ISL'). He is a son of .lobii and Priscilla (McCray) McCroskcy, both natives of Ten-
nessee. The family originally settled in \'iri;inia and tlure liny were ))roiiiinfnt in
early colonial times.

In the acquirement of his education. Robert Crampton McCroskcy attended the
eonnnon .md jirivate schools of his native state until he had att.-iined the age of seven-
teen vears. In 18(;-2, he laid aside bis text-books and enlisting in the Tiiirty-first
.\rkansas wi nt to the front in defense of the Confederacy. Lie enlisted as a jjrivate.
but although he was very young he early g.ive evidence of ))ossessing the force and
iMiergv as well as executive abilitv entitling him to a more resi)onsible iwsition. and
he w.ns ))r<)ni()ti(l until he became captain of liis eompany. Owing to his seniority he
was subsequently pl.-iei'd in command of the I'ourth and Thirty-first regiments and
the I'ourth H.itt.-ilion of Ark.-insas Volunteers, whieh he lead in the b.itlles of Frank-
lin. N.isluille and Bentonville and other minor engagements. Soon .ifter his re-
turn home in 18(;.>, he entered Croton College in Tennessee, from whieh he was
gr.iduatrd in 1868. The following autumn he engaged in teaching, continuing to
( follow this ))rofission in his native state until 1870, when he removed to California,
loe.-iting in Monterey county. There be resumed teaching, being actively identified
with this vocation until 187K when he was elected su])trinten(lent of schools in
.Monterev eoiintv. lie served in this capacity for six ye;irs. ;it the ex|)iratioM of
whieh time he pureh.-ised one hundred and ten •■icres of land .and turned his atten-
tion to ranching. His etforls in this direction jirospered and he was Later able to
extend bis holdings by the addition of .•mother two hundred .-iiid fifty acres. In
1887, he dis))Osed of his interests and came to \\'hitman county, buying one hun-
dred and sixty acres of land at twenty dollars ])er .■lere in the vicinity of Crarfield,
where he makes his present home. He is a man of progressive ideas and intelli-
gence, who has most ca))ablv directed his uiiiliTtakings and has been rewarded
with corresponding success. H;iviiig unlimited confidence in the future of this
st;ite with the dcvclojiment of its rich natural resources, he invested hiavily in
real ist.-ite and is now the owner of over two thousand .acres of \ .ilii.able land, that
is under high cultivation. In 1909, Mr. .MeCroskey withdrew from the active work

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of the fields and turned the operation of his ranch over to his sons and has ever
since heen living retired. Although his principal interests have been along the
lines of farming and real estate, he has been identified with various other local en-
terprises, and in 1890 was associated with others in the organization of the Gar-
field Hardware & Mercantile Companj' of which he was president for several
j'ears. The following year, in 1891, he assisted in the organization of the Bank
of Garfield and was one of the directors of this institution until they were forced
out of business by the panic. At the present time he is the president and a director
of the Pullman State Bank and also the Palouse National Bank of Palouse.

At Madisonville, Tennessee, in September, 1882, Mr. McCroskey was united
in marriage to Miss Blanche Houston, a native of Tennessee and a daughter of
Joseph E. and Eliza (Hair) Houston, likewise natives of that state, while in the
paternal line she is descended from the same branch of the family as Sam Houston.
Five children were born to ^Ir. and Mrs. McCroskey, as follows: Robert Cramp-
ton, Jr., who married Miss Helen R. Wesco, of Portland; Joseph Houston, who
married Miss Marion Flood, of Spokane; Gladys, who is a student at the Wash-
ington State College; and Blanche M. and Earl McCray. who arc still attending
school.

Fraternally Mr. McCroskey is affiliated with the Masonic order and the Knights
of Pvthias, being past grand chancellor of the latter, and he also belongs to the
Artisans. He has always been an enthusiastic champion of the different agricul-
tural organizations, and is president of the local branch of the Farmers' Union
and is also officially connected with the county society. He is an active member
of the Garfield Commercial Club, while his political support he gives to the dem-
ocratic party, and has always taken nnieh interest in governmental affairs. In
1890 he was elected to the state senate, serving with efficiency in this capacity for
three years, while he has been a member of the local school board and since 1897
one of the regents of the Washington State College. Mr. McCroskey is versatile
and has the faculty of adapting himself to the needs and requirements of almost
anj' position lie could be called to, as has been manifested by his efficient service
in official connections in both business and public life.

NATHAN M. BAKER, M. D.

Success always depends upon an intelligent understanding of one's own capacities
and limitations and the fact that the latter may be eliminated to the same great
extent that the former can be cultivated. Realizing this Dr. Nathan M. Baker in
his life work has attained distinction, applying himself closely to the mastery of
the great scientific principles which underlie the practice of medicine and surgery.
Moreover, his ability enables him to see the logical relation between cause and
effect and thus in his practice his labors have been attended with excellent results,
bringing him into important relation with the medical fraternity. He has practiced
continuously in Spokane since 1895, having as the basis of his success broad knowl-
edge of medical principles, acquired in the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Baker was born September 26, 1859, in St. Peter, Minnesota, a son of
Nathan M. and Elmina (Perry) Baker. The father was one of the pioneer settlers
of Minnesota, taking up his abode in that state in 1857. At the time of the Ci\al

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war he responded to the country's call for aid, enlisting in the Ninth Minnesota
Infantry with which he did valiant service on the hattlefields of the south.

At tile usual age Dr. Baker became a pupil in the public seiiools of his native
city and afterward enjoyed the benefit of instruction in the University of Minne-
sota, from which he was graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree in 188 k
His professional training was received in the University of Pennsylvania and u)ion
his graduation with tlie class of 1889 his professional degree was conferred njion
liiui. He spent three years in the State Hospital of Minnesota, during wiiieh varied
iios|)ital jjraetiee gradually broadened his knowledge and promoted his ellieiency.
Eor two years he was assistant superintendent of the State Hospital at St. Peter
and his work in those connections well qualified him for the onerous and responsible
duties th.'it iiave devolved upon hira since he entered upon the general Jjractice of
nudieine in Spokane in 1895. His ability has carried him into important profes-
sional relations. His knowledge of medicine in every line is comprehensive and
at all times he keeps abreast with tiie best thinking men of tiie profession. Iiis
investigation and research bringing him success beyond tli.it of the average practi-
tioner. With a nature that could never be content with mediocrity he has advanced
step by step in his profession and his labors have been of great benefit to his fel-
lowmen. He holds membership in the Spokane County Medical Society, the Wash-
ington .State Medical .Society and the American .State Medical Association.

On the 1st of July, 1895, was celebrated the marriage of Dr. Baker and Miss
Minnie J. Bluhm, of Minnesota, and thej' have two children. \'iolet E. and Morton
C. The family reside at E. 91-5 Mission avenue. Dr. Baker belongs to Oriental
Lodge, No. 74, V. & A. .M., to the Independent Order of l'"oresters and to tlie
L'niversity Club. His political allegiance is given to the n publican p.irty and the
oHices he has held have been in the path of his profession. He served .-us eoroiur
from 1898 until J 90'..' and for si.v years was a member of the city board of lu;ilth.
He is a gentleman of broad general culture as well as high i)rofcssion.il att.iin-
ment and finds his friends among the best residents of .Spokane.

GEORGE CLARENC K ,ll.\\ 1,1 T.

George Clarence .lewett. cashier of the National B:ink of Palouse and also at
this writing in ]91'2 the mayor of the town, was i)orn in Wrifrht county.. Minnesota,
on the 27th of November, 1876. He is .i son of .\aron H. and .I.nne (Emerson)
.lewett. both natives of Vermont and descendants of well kmnvii New Eiigl.and
families of e;irly colonial days.

The earlv vears in the life of (ieorge Cl.-irenee .lewett were passed in his native
st.ate. to whose public schools he is indebted for the greater part of his education.
Having decided to pursue a business career he sulisr(|uiiitly took .-i course in a
commercial college at Mank.ato, .Miiniesota. thus iimri fully (ju.ilifyiiig hiuisilf for
the practical duties of life. In 1897 in- went to Bordul.-ie. North D.akiit.i. win r<' for
two vears he was engaged in the gr.ain business. In 1899 he liee;imc- .i bookkci per
in tile Maple Lake State Bank, continuing to serve in this eap.aeity until the spring
of 1900 when be removed to I'asaden.a. California, .and took ;i position in the I'irst

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National Bank of that city. In July of the following year he once more took up
his residence in Minnesota, as a member of the staff of the Second National Bank
of St. Paul. He resigned this position in July, 190-Z. to enter the employ of Ross
& Davidson, well known financiers of North Dakota, where they are operating
twenty-four banks, entering their service in the capacity of an assistant cashier.
He proved to be a very efficient and reliable employe and was later promoted to
the office of cashier, the duties of which he discharged until 1906. In the latter
year he became associated with R. P. Ward of Waseca, Minnesota, and removed to
Columbus, North Dakota, where he established the First International Bank. He
remained there until June, 1909, when he came to Palouse and opened the Na-
tional Bank of which he has ever since been cashier and one of the stockholders.
yir. Jewett is in every way well qualified for the position he holds, not only striv-
ing to protect the interests of the stockholders but those of the patrons of the bank
as well, to whom he accords the greatest consideration and this has unquestionably
been one of the factors in the upbuilding of the institution.

In North Dakota on the 21st of June, 1901. Mr. Jewett was united in marriage
to Miss Minnie C. Sander, of Wisconsin, and a daughter of Henry Sander, and
they have become the parents of four children: !Milton A., Viola J., Alta Margaret
and George Donald.

Fraternally Mr. Jewett is affiliated with Palouse Lodge, No. 16, A. F. & A. M., of
which he is treasurer, and he also belongs to the Chapter, R. A. M., of Carrington,
North Dakota. He has passed through all of the chairs of the Ancient Order of
United Workmen and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to
Oriental Lodge, No. 26, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His political sup-
port he gives to the republican party, and although he has been a resident of this
city but for two years he has made such a favorable impression in the community
that he has been honored with the highest office of the municipality. He has high
standards regarding the responsibilities and duties of citizenship and ever since
granted the right of franchise has taken an active interest in all political affairs,
and in 1909 was a member of the legislature of North Dakota. During the period
of his residence here, Mr. Jewett has at all times evidenced the qualities that have
won him the respect and esteem of all with whom he has had dealings both as a
public official and business man, his methods of conducting transactions being in
strict accordance with the highest business principles.

CHARLES EDWARD MAX.

Being attracted to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, as an excellent place of promising
opportunities for a business man to locate in, Charles Edward Max, in 1906, gave
up the railroad work to which he had been trained and engaged in the hardware
and implement business, meeting with such unwonted success during the brief
period of the past six years that his establishment is now accounted one of the
largest hardware and implement houses in northern Idaho, and his importance as
a dealer in this department of the mercantile life of the state is attested by the
numerous offices to which he has been elected in various hardware organizations.
He was born on March 6. 1861. at Tippecanoe, Miami county. Ohio. His father.

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Samuel Max, was a di-scendant of tlu- Pfiiiisvlvaiiia Dutch and was a most enthu-
siastic adherent to the Union cause serving tiiroughout the Civil war with Company
G, Eleventh Regiment Ohio Infantry. His mother, Nancy Elizabeth (Hyatt) Max,
was of English descent and a daughter of one of the first business men in Tii)i)c-
canoe, Ohio.

Charles Edw.-ird M.ix w.i> i (huatiil in the graiuiiiar and iiigh schools at Tippe-
canoe, Ohio, and for his first work labored on a farm until 188'2. Interested in
railroad work he took up the study of telegra))hy and routine office work and se-
cured employment with the Big Four Railroad at Troy, Ohio, six miles from Tippe-
canoe, this being up to that time the farthest distance that he had ever ventured
from home. In 188.S he entered the employment of the Missouri Pacific Railroad
Company with headquarters at St. Louis, serving as telegra])li operator and agent
at different points for a year and a half. In IHS.") he was sent by the same com-
p.any as division agent on the Cairo braneli of their road .and in 1886 was ap-
jjointed agent on tile main line at Piedmont, Missouri, wliere he remained fifteen
years. For the sake of his wife's and his own health he then removed to Rialto,
California, severing liis connection with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company,
with whom he had been employed for eighteen years, and accejited a position as
agent for the Santa Ee Railroad in which ia|)a(ity lie acted for five years when he
entered the hardware business. During all ihi- twenty-four years of his railroad
service his record was perfect, and for his devotion to duty and his conscientious
regard for carrying out liis instructions and maintaining the company's high stand-
ard of efficiency he was constantly advanced from jiosition to ]iosition without any
solicitation on his part.

Through careful management and with an eye to tin- future Mr. Max had by
this time saved of his earnings a sufficient sum to enable iiiiii to invest in some
enterprise that would make him inde])endent and insure him ;i good income and
consequently in 1906 he came to Coeur (I'.Vli in . Iilabo, .uid founded the iiureaii-
tile establisiiment known as the Branson-M;ix ILirdware Company of wiiieh he
became president, continuing in this relation witii the firm to the |)resent time. Well
trained in the systematic execution of business details .and kcejiing ;iii ever watch-
ful lye on the fluetu.ating conditions of the market and the eoiist.intly varyi^ig dc-
m.'iiids in the industrial and agricultural world he has not only built up his l)usiness
to its present flourishing proportions Init has beeoiiic known as one of the vcrv keen
and up-to-dat<- business men, whose spirit iif ciitirprisc eoiitrilnitis in no sm.iU de-
gree to tlie growth of tiic eomuuinity.

His popularity .and tiie leading position which he occupies m.iy lie gauged by
tile honors wliieii liave been accorded iiim ;it tiic h;iiids of liis fellow tradesmen.
He is tile ))resideiit of the Pacific Northwest H.ardw.-ire & Iiiipieiiieiit Dealers' As-
sociation, .and .also president of the Pacific Federation of Hardware and Iniple-
mciit Dealers, .an organization wliieii emliraces the states of Idalio. Washington,
Oregon and California, li.aving been elected to the Latter jiosition ;it the Last con-
vention at .'Sacramento, Californi.a. .M.areli 1.), 1 !) 1 1 . He was appointed ;i delegate
to the meeting of the Nation.al Hardw.are Assoei.aliori held .at I.itth- Rock. .\rk,ansas,
at wliicli he w.as greatly instrumental in adjusting some iiiiport.ant matters con-
necti'd with the hardware business.

The marriage of .Mr. M.ax and Miss Helin Dunn of Iron county, Missouri, was
solemnized at .lonesboro, Arkansas, in 188 L Two eliildreii were born of this

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union: Aureola, born in 1888. who is the wife of Earl Tibbott. of Rialto, California,
and who now resides in Oregon; and Samuel, born in 1890. who attends the Uni-
versity of Puget Sound, where he is studying medicine. Mrs. Max passed away
in 1900 at Rialto, California, after suffering under a cloud of ill health for some
time. In 1901 Mr. Max was again married, his second union being with Miss Lucy
E. Conrey, of Piqua, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph R. Conrey. one of the most suc-
cessful farmers in Ohio, engaged in scientific farming. By this marriage there is
a son, Dwj-er Edward, born August 15, 1909.

Mr. and Mrs. Max are members of the Methodist Episcopal church of Coeur
d'Alene and he ha.s been the president of the board of trustees ever since his con-
nection with this church during his residence in the town. He is prominent in Ma-
sonic circles, being a member of Kootenai Lodge, No. 34, F. & A. M.. and of Chap-
ter Xo. 12. R. A. 'M.. of Coeur d'Alene, in which he has held all the offices, and
Temple Commandery Xo. 8, of Coeur d'Alene. He was elected grand prelate of
the Knight Templars of the state of Idaho and, furthermore holds membership in
El Katif Temple of the ^Mystic Shrine, of Spokane. Mr. ]\Iax is well known
throughout Idaho and the adjoining section of the country and takes an active part
in every movement designed to further the welfare of society at large. At the time
of the great railroad wreck at Gibbs Siding, Idaho, which occurred on the occasion
of the opening of the Coeur d'Alene reservation, when thirteen people were killed,
he was appointed one of the commissioners to decide the cause of the accident. In
September, 1911, a distinctive honor was conferred upon him by his selection to
serve as a member of the advisory board of the University of Puget Sound, of Ta-
coma, Washington. Mr. Max has come into the enjoyment of a substantial income
by means of incessant and carefully directed activity and owns property in Lafay-
ette, Indiana, besides the handsome residence in which he lives at Xo. 822, Garden
street, Coeur d'Alene. In matters of business as well as in his private relations
he maintains a standard of honor from which he never departs, believing that hon-
esty is the best policy, and that a clear conscience is the most desirable jov in life.

EDWARD HEXRY LETTERMAN.

Among the pioneer citizens of Pullman who have substantially contributed to-
ward the upbuilding and development of the community must be numbered. Ed ward
Henry Letterman, who has been a resident of this town for thirty-two years.
Until recently he has been actively identified with various local enterprises, but he
is now living retired, his various properties providing him with a handsome income.
He was born in Germany on the 13th of March. 1840, and is a son of Jacob and
Elizabeth (Benton) Letterman, also natives of the fatherland, where the mother
passed away.

When old enough to begin his education, Edward Henry Letterman entered
the government schools of his native country, continuing his student days until he
had attained the age of fourteen years. His text-books were then laid aside and
he was apprenticed to the blacksmith's trade, to the mastery of which he diligently
applied himself until 1857. The entire family desired to found a new home in the
United States, but circumstances prevented such plans at that time. Edward, how-

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ever, although only a youth of sfvcntec-n yiars had evincod tile judfinunt and forc-
siglit of oiif many years his senior, and it was decided that lie siiould go to the new
world as the family's emissary and liecome established. The year 1H.J7 saw him
on his way to America and he arrived iiere with ten dollars in his pocket, unfamiliar
with the langfuage and customs of the country, hut with a stout heart, that knew
no fear for the future. He first located in Little I'alls. llerkiiiHT county. New
York, where he ohtained work in n dairy at twenty-five cents per day. Hours were
long and his tasks were heavy, but as twenty-five cents was considered good pay
for a voulh of his age at that time he remained faithful to the work. .Viixious
to bring his people of this country, he denied himself every comfort and sometimes
even the necessities of life, lioarding every cent until he had accumulated seventy-
five dollars. This sum he immediately forwarded to his father and soon thereafter
was joined hy him, two sisters and two brothers. By means of thrift, the
rigid economy and unceasing diligence, he acquired a sufficient sum to |)urehase
eighty acres of land in Michigan in 1879. His family immediately thereafter took
up their residence in the western state, but Mr. Letterman remained in Herkimer
county until the following year when he joined his family in .Michigan.

He energetically applied himself to the cultivation of the f.inn until December,
186L when he enlisted in Com])any I of Colonel Berd.an's .Sh,iri)shooters. His
ba])tisni of fire was received at Yorkton, following which he engaged in man}-
notable conflicts until the battle of Fair Oaks, in which he was wounded. Soon
thereafter he also fell a victim to typhoid fever and, as soon as he was able to leave
the hospital, was sent to Washington, D. C, where he was diseiiarged in ISG.*?.
Returning home, he gave such assistance as his health .uid strengtii permitted in
the work of the farm until the 21th of August, 186i, when he reenlisted in the
First Michigan Cavalry, as a member of Company F, under General Custer and
again went to the front. He remained in the service until the close of hostilities,
being mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, on June 16, 186,t.

Again resuming the duties of civil life, during the succeeding two years he
devoted his entire time and attention to agricultural pursuits on the home farm
in Michigan. In ISfiT, he turned his attention to commercial activities and es-
tablished a lumberm.m's supply store that he conducted with substantial returns
for ten years. At the exjjiration of that period, in 1877. he came to Washington^
locating at Goldendale, where he engaged in the sheep business. Tliis undertaking
proved to be a most unfortunate venture, as his herd was caught on the prairies
by a terrible blizzard and he lost forty-two hundred head of sheep. This calamity
decided him to withdr.aw from the business and in 1879 he homesteaded some
l:ind. upon which he resided until ISS'..!. when he came to Pullman and established
n h.irdw.ire and implement store. In the .HituniM of the following year he dis-
posed of the store and l)egan buying land, acquiring in all about two thousand
acres that he laid out in six additions to Pullman. He was always a jjublic-spirited
man, taking much interest in the community's development and he presented two
hundred and thirty acres of this land to the state for the Agricultural College, and
gave seventy-five acres to his friends. In the meantime, this section of the state
had become a great grain country and in 188."). Mr. Letterman engaged in the
wheat business; first, as buyer for the Portland I'lour Mills Company; and later
for the Ralfour-Guthrie Comjjany. Tliis dei)arture ]>roved to be a lucr.ative under-
taking, and in one year he sold one hundred and fifty thousand bushels of wheat

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in the east at an increase of twelve cents over the local market. When the panic
came in 1893, it caught Mr. Letterman in its clutches, leaving him practically
penniless, but he is not of the type of men that are easily vanquished, and resolutely
he began to reestablish himself in the business world. He again engaged in the
grain business, buying and selling wheat until 1901, when he invested in lands
adjacent to Pullman, acquiring gradually very valuable holdings that he has im-
])roved. Having passed the age of three score and ten, Mr. Letterman has now
withdrawn from the exactions of an active business life, although he looks after
his property, all of which he is renting.

At Goldendale, Washington, on Christmas day, 1881, Mr. Letterman and Miss
Mary E. Tatham were united in marriage. She is a native of the state of New
York and a daughter of Thomas and Ellen (Woods) Tatham, both of whom were
born in England. Ever since granted the right of franchise by naturalization,
Mr. Letterman has given his allegiance to the republican party. He has always
taken a personal interest in political activities and in 1892 was state representative
from this district. In every sense of the word he is a self-made man, such success
as he has achieved in the long course of his business career being entirely attribut-
able to his own well concentrated and intelligently directly efforts, as he came to
this country practically empty handed. His life is but one of the many that have
conclusively demonstrated that the essential assets for a successful career in
America are unceasing energy and determination of purpose.

J. FLOYD TIFFT, D. M. D.

Dr. J. Floyd Tifft, the ])resent mayor of Colfax, is one of the leading ])racti-
tioners of dentistry in Wliitman county, where he has been following his profession
for the past eight years. He was born in Sycamore, Illinois, on the 23d of June,
1878, and is a son of Elan D. and Josephine (Saum) Tifft. both natives of Illinois.
The paternal grandfather was John Tifft, who was born and reared in Vermont and
traced his ancestry back to the early colonial days of New England, his forefathers
having come to America on the jNIayflower. The maternal ancestors came from Penn-
sylvania, whicli was the native state of the grandfather, Nicholas Saum.

Dr. Tifft was reared in his native state to the age of eighteen years, and there
began his education, whicli was completed in the high school of Hutchinson,
Minnesota, where he removed with his parents in 1896. Having decided upon
a professional career in the choice of a vocation, he matriculated in the depart-
ment of dentistry in the University of Minnesota, where he pursued his profes-
sional studies. While in college he took a prominent part in athletics and for
three years was a member of the football team. He was graduated with the de-
gree of D. M. D. with the class of 1902, and almost immediately thereafter came
to the northwest, locating in Seattle there following his profession until he
came to Colfax. Here he has since been located and, owing to the high standard
of his work, has succeeded in building up a good following. In the course of his
residence here he has established a reputation which is most commendable and his
patronage is remarkable for its size and class. He is in every way a worthy
representative of his profession, his excellent training in connection with his

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inlicniit inccliaiiic.il skill li;iviiig uiiilcd in in.ikiii^ liiin a dcnlist of much more
than average ability.

At Spokane, this state, on the ;jth of June, 1907, Dr. Titft was united in inar-
riafic to Mrs. Eaura E. Ross of Iowa, a daughter of August and .Johanna (Gustoff)
Kii|i|)iT. hoth of Germany. Dr. TiflFt is a member of Hiram Lodge, Xo. 21, A.
1- . \ .V. M. .111(1 is tri -iMiri r nf thr chapter and likewise .'i iiunilnr of Moscow
Lodge, No. \in). 15. 1*. (). 1'.., and of Colfax Lodge, No. 3, K. of 1'.. in which he
h.is passed through all of the chairs, and has twice been a delegate to tin (mmih!
Lodge. During his university days he joined the Delta Sigma Delt;i fraternity,
and he is now identitied with the Washington University of Minnesota Alumni
.Association, while he maintains relations with his fellow ])r;ietitioncrs through
the medium of his connection with tin Washington State Dental Societj'. His
|)olitical indorsement is given to thi rejiubliean party and for three years lie was
a nieinher of the town council ,iiul he is now filling the mayor's chair. He has
alw.ays t.iken an active interest in local politics and is now .ind has lueii for some
time ]);ist the chniruian of the county central cominiltce. Dr. Tifft is a man of
high ideals and standards that he strives to maintain in his public .and profes-
sional as well as private life and has won the esteem and resj)ect of ni.iiiy of the
best citizens of the town, who in turn have evidenced their eontidenci- in his worth
by calling him to the highest office in the municipality.

CIIAHI.KS A. I.lliHV

( h.irli s .V. l.ililiy is propriitor ol mu- ot' the finest |iliiil(iiir,iph studios in .Spo-
kani- .111(1 has a business wliicli is most ercdit.ililc for a young iii.iii of jiis ye.irs. He
li.is not yet tr.-iveled life's Journey for a third of a century, his iiirth h.iving occurred
in Olynipia. U'ashiiigton, .Seiitemlicr 19. 1879. His f.ither, George A. Libby, a na-
tive of Maine, left New Engl;ind to become a resident of California, wlure he es-
tablished his home in IS'i.'i. The mother. Eliz.ibeth (.Maurer) Libby, a n.ative of
Germany, came to .\meriea in 1867, arriving in Id.ilio the same year, where she re-
sided until licr iii.trri.ige in lS(i9. The father bec-inu- very proiiiiiK nil y .ind wiib ly
known in mining circles throiigliout the western country liee.-iuse of his extensive
.ind import.-inl ojierjitions in connection with the develo))inent of mining resources
on till- Pacific coast. His death occurred in 1898.

In the jiublic schools of the ca))it,-d city Charles A. Libby began his education at
the usu:il age .-ind |)assed through eonseeutive grades until his gr.-idu.itiim from high
seliodl. .ittcr which he divotcd one year to a commcrci.il coursi . .\t the .-ige of nine-
teen years he w.as employed as a clerk in a clothing store in {)lyin|)i.i .iiid after a
.short time went u|)on a business tri)) to .\l;isk.i. thus spending the siiiiimer of I89,S.
Following the dc.itli of his f.'itlii r In (■.inic to .SpiiU.iiK with Ills niotlur .-iiid f.iinilv,
consisting of his brother, (ieorge IL Libby. who is now .-issocLited with the l'h(l|is
Lumber Com)).iny. and two sisters: Addii' C., who conducts the Libbv .\rt .'^tudio;
.'111(1 Kulli II.. .'il I le.

I'ollowing his remov.-d to this city Charles A. Libby secured a clerkship with Ar-
mour S: Company in their branch office but .-ifter .-i brief period withdrew from that
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Company. He then turned his attention to photography, establishing his studio in
1893. By continuous study, work and experience he has developed one of the finest
studios in Spokane, his work being of the most artistic nature, manifesting also the
latest improved processes of the ])hotographic art. His patronage is now extensive
and its continued growth is assured, owing to his knowledge of the business and the
fact that he keeps in touch with improvements tliat are continuously being made in
photographic work.

On the i'ith of July, 1905, Mr. Libby was united in marriage to Miss Gretchen
Schlessler, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and they have one son, Charles, Jr. Mr. Libby
votes with the republican party. Outside of business hours he gives his time and
attention to his home, caring nothing for club and society affairs. He holds to high
ideals in liis chosen profession and, working continuously for improvement, has made
a most creditable busines record.

EDWARD S. ROSS.

Edward S. Ross, of the Ross Investment Company, has contributed to the
development and improvement of the city through well conducted business interests
that add not only to individual success but also to the public prosperity. His birth oc-
curred at Penfield, New York, October 26, 1853, and of that state his parents, Oliver
C. and Betsey (Sherman) Ross, were early settlers. Tlie father devoted his atten-
tion to farming while in the east and in the year 1884 he came to Spokane with
his family, which then consisted of himself, wife and two sons. Edward S. and
George L., both now of this city, and a daughter. The parents have traveled life's
journey happily together for sixty-two years and now at the advanced ages of eighty-
eight and eighty-seven years, respectively, are living with their daughter, Mrs.
Frances Linfield, the widow of George Linfield.

After acquiring his early education in the public schools of Rochester, New
York, and pursuing a more advanced course in Rochester Collegiate Institute,
Edward S. Ross became his father's assistant in farming operations in the Em-
pire state and was thus engaged until the famih' came to Spokane in 1881. For
three years thereafter he did general work in and around the city and then se-
cured a quarter section of land in the valley, upon which he began market gar-
dening and fruit growing. He was the first in this section to cultivate asparagus
and tomatoes for the market and such was the excellence of his products that he
was soon accorded a good market for all tliat he raised. He later acquired other
property adjoining his original tract and while at first this was a long way from
the city, the boundaries of Spokane have since been extended until his property
has been included within the corporation limits and is now known as the Rossvale
addition. For a considerable period Mr. Ross continued the raising of vegetables
and fruit, and the success of the business enabled him to make investments along
other lines. Thus from time to time he extended his interests and is now presi-
dent of the Ross Coal Company, which he organized for the conduct of a whole-
sale coal business in Spokane. He was likewise the organizer of the Ross In-
vestment Company and remained as its general manager until 1908 since which
time he has been its president. He is still interested in the project and the com-

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KUWARD S. ROSS

THE NEW Y:

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pMiiy today has a large clit-iitagf. Ho is also a !ir.i\ y i>ni|)irt\ owmr nut (iiilv
ill this city hut throughout the Spokane eouiitry and .ilso has large landed pos-
sessions in the Kootenai valley.

On tin- nil of September, 1879, Mr. Ross was married to Miss Mary Clark,
a d.iughter of Orrin and .leannette (Millard) Clark, of Penrield, New York. They
havi- heeoine parents of five ehildren: I.intield .S., who is acting as secretary and
treasurer of the Ross liiMstiuint (niii|]aiiy; l",Uvyii Ci., vice president of the
same company; Orrin Clark, who is ,in .artist, enii)loyed by the McDermid En-
gr.aving Conip.iny, of .Sjiokane; Edward WayLind. who is an apprentice in the
latter company; and Edna, the wife of Laurence .M. I'.irkcr. of Bonners Ferry,
Idaho.

Mr. Ross is a eh.arter nuinlier of (ir.iec H.i]>tist ehureh. which his I'aiiiilv .at-
tend. Ill- has never sought to figure pniuiinently in chili eireles or in public
connections outside of his business interests. He has closely .a))plied himself to
the t.-isks that have been his, and since he has successfully accomiilished the work
in h.md he has turned his attention to other projects. He has never regarded
.any position ,as final but r.ither as the starting jioint for successful accomplish-
ment in other directions and through his individual merit, ability, close ai)plica-
tioii .and unrrniitting industry, he h.as g.iined a eredit.ible position as one of the
leading business men of Spokane.

•lOlIN ENOS .M. 1 .\H1..V.\D.

.lohn Enos McFarland. a resident of Hepublie. is prominently connected with
mining operations, having made extensive and judicious investment in mining prop-
. rli.s in his district. He is now a large stockiioldcr and a director in the Republic
Mines Corpor.ition, and general su|ierintendent of the North Washington Power &
Kiduction Company. He is also interested in the Imperator-Quilp Com))any, The
I lope Company, the Knob Hill Company and others, all of which indicates his prom-
inence in this Held and his thorough underst.anding of the business which constitutes
a b.asie i-lement in the growing prosjicrity of the northwest.

Mr. Mel .irl.ind was born in P^lma, Washington, D<?cember '). 1.S77. I lis f.ithir,
\\ illi.im O. .M<'Earland. died in 1881, after .a residence of thirty years in tlit imrth-
wist. He crossed the pl.iins to Oregon in 1851 and soon thereafter mo; id lo Che-
halis county, of which he was the first or second slieriti. In this section of the
country he m.irried Susanna Slover. who is a native of Oregon .and now ni.ik.s her
hoini- in Republic.

.'ohn 1'.. Mel'.-irland w:is educated in thr public schools of this st.ate and In the
m.-iir linsiiiess College at Spok.ine. finishing his course there wlun twcnlx three
years of age. Previous to attending business college, however, he was eiigagi-d in
the dray and transfer business at Earmington, Washington, and subsequent to his
colhge course he entered the employ of the Kettle Valley Railroad Comp.mv. of
which he practically .acted as .secretary until appointid to the office of conntv ehrk
of I'.rry county, this state. He filled th.it position for ( ighleiii months, during
whieh time he entered into busiiies relations with ,/. I.. Il.irper. with whom h<- h.is
since been as.sociated in mining interests. His holdings are now (juite extensive

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and judicious investment and keen sagacity have characterized all of his under-
takings. He is today connected witli some of the most valuable mining properties
of his district and their operation is returning to him a good income.

At Colfax, Washington, June ii, 1903, Mr. McFarland was united in marriage
to !Miss Allie Montgomery and they have three children, Mildred Alice, Jack S. and
Robert E. In his political views Mr. McFarland is a democrat, active in the local
party ranks. He has served as secretary of the party campaign committee and of
the democratic county central committee. He also headed a local option movement
at Republic but it was defeated. He is a member of the Republic Booster Club, in
which connection he is doing everything in his power to promote the welfare and
progress of the town. His religious faith is that of the Christian church and the
different elements in his life are well balanced factors, leading to the development
of a strong and honorable manhood which constitutes him one of the prominent and
progressive citizens of the Inland Empire.

WILLIA:M ROSS anderson.

William Ross Anderson, who has been identified with the banking interests of
Colfax for the past eight years, was born in eastern Tennessee on the 28th of No-
vember, 1875, his parents being W^illiam H. and Louise (Blankenship) Anderson,
natives of the same state.

When he was fourteen years of age William Ross Anderson left the public schools
and began qualifying for a business career as a clerk in a general mercantile store.
Recognizing the need of further education, at the end of two years he returned to
the public school for a time and subsequently pursued a commercial course. In
1893 he again engaged in clerking, continuing to follow this occupation for three
years. At the expiration of that time he became a bookkeeper in the Citizens Bank
of London, Tennessee, but he resigned this po.sition at the end of two years and be-
came associated with John H. Kimbrough in the general mercantile business at
Morganton, Tennessee. He had always been most desirous of coming to the north-
west and so disposing of his various interests in Tennessee in 1903 he removed to
Colfax. Immediately upon his arrival he entered the employ of the First National
Bank, continuing in their service for two years. In 1905 the First National Bank
and Colfax National Bank consolidated under the name of the Colfax National Bank
and he was taken over by the new institution. Two years later he became assistant
cashier of the First Savings & Trust Bank of Whitman county, leaving their em-
ploy in December, 1909, to become cashier of the Farmers State Bank of Colfax,
the duties of which position he has ever since discharged. Mr. Anderson owns
stock in the bank with which he is now identified and he is also interested in the
insurance business.

At Morganton, Tennessee, on the 19th of April, 1899, Mr. Anderson was united
in marriage to Miss May Kimbrough, a native of that state and a daughter of John
H. and Ida (Magill) Kimbrough', who were also born in Tennessee. Three daugh-
ters have been born to !Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Ida Louise, Bessie Roe and Esther
Mae.

The family affiliate with the Congregational church. Mr. Anderson is a mem-

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ber of the Independent Order of Odd l-iUows, tlie Woodmen of the World and the
Knights of Pythias, being past chancellor and a member of the Grand Lodge of
W'asliington. He belongs to the Commercial Club of Colfax and votes with the re-
publican party. He has never in the sense of the politician been an office seeker nor
tried to gain political preferment for any ulterior motive or financial gain, but has
served as postmaster while residing at Morgaiiton, receiving his appoinliiicnt under
I'resident McKinley, and is at present city treasurer of Colfax, being elected in
19H. During the period of his residence in Colfax, Mr. Anderson has always man-
ifested high business principles and strict integrity in all of his transactions, and
has thus won and retained the respect of all with whom lir lias liad dealings.

HAHRY J. NEELY.

Harry J. Neely, prominently known in connection with irrigation projects and
real-estate dealing in the Spokane country, is a splendid type of that class of men
who have the ability to ])lan and to perform and who are ])ronipt, energetic and
notably reliable in all business transactions and who recognize and utilize op-
))ortunities that lead to general progress as well as to individual success. He was
born in .Jacksonville, Illinois. -March 1. 1867, and is a representative of an old
American family of Scotch-Irish descent tliat lias been prominent in I'l imsvlvania
throufrh many generations. Early records show a deed from Willi.ini I'enii for
laiul purchased by a member of the Xcely family. .S.ninul W. Neely, the father of
Harry ,1. Xeely, was Ixirii in tlic Keystone st.ite and for a time resided in Illinois,
ser\-ing as treasurer of Henry county, that state, for four years. He is now a
retired merchant of Lincoln, Nebraska. His wife, who bore the maiden name of
Katherinc M. Gamble, was also born in Pennsylvania and represents one of the
old families, also of Scotch-Irish origin. She, too, is living in Lincoln and has
reached the advanced age of eighty years. A son, W. W. Neely. is living in Spo-
kane, will ri 111 is engaged in horticultural work, niui a daughter. Sue (i. .Veely,
makes her iiome with her parents.

Harry .1. Neely was educated in the public schools of Woodluill. Illinois, and
as a boy began learning the ))rintir's trade at Cambridge, Illinois. Subsequently
he removed to Wyoming, wlitre the winter of 1886-7 was jiassed and in the si)ring
of the latter year he began tin- p\ihlieation of the .Sheridan Post, a weeklv rei)ub-
lican paper at .'^licridan. W yuming. owiird by prominent residents of that |)Lice.
He was thus connected with news])aper interests until November, I88<). when he
came to .Spokane. Here he was first emjiloyed in a job printing establishment
located near the north end of and facing the Monroe street bridge, wliicb was
then a wooden structure. Hefore the elos<' of the year, however, Mr. Neelv went
to Wilbur, Washington, and took a position on the Wilbur Register. A year later
he j)urchascd the paper and einitiriueil its iniblicitiiiii for i i;r|il years. The countrv
was new at the time and be used his publication to further tlie interests of the
district, bringing it into jiublie notice and thus exploiting its r<-s(uirees and ad-
vantages. To do this he thorouglily acquainted himself with the district and its
pro|)erty values and eame to be Largely regarded as an authority upon realty and
was consulted concerning tli<- j)urehase of property. Thus he was forced into the

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real-estate business and after disijosing of his paper continued to handle propertj'
in tliat locality for four years, returning to Spokane in 1901. Here he opened a
real-estate office, becoming associated with Governor M. E. Hay and his iirother,
E. T. Hay. \Miile at Wilbur he sold several townships to actual settlers, also pro-
moted the road up the San Poil river to Republic and built the first ferry in that
countrv across the Columbia river. At the opening of the south half of the Col-
ville reservation he was the first to receive the news and the first to go there and
give the word that started the dynamite which warned the prospectors to put up
their notices. Wliile connected with the Hay brothers they develojjed the Hay's
Park addition to Spokane and continued to handle farm lands in the Big Bend
country. The second year after his return to Spokane. Mr. Neely engaged in ir-
rigation work on his own account, becoming interested in general irrigation pro-
jects. He also took up the sales agency for a large property on the Columbia
river and afterward accepted the agency for the Spokane Valley Land & Water
Companv. representing J. C. Cunningham and others. In this connection he dis-
posed of eighteen hundred acres, selling off East Greenacres and Old Green-
acres, after which the property was taken over by D. C. Corbin, the jjresent owner.
About that time Mr. Neely formed a partnership with C. F. Young and C. M.
Speck and organized the present firm of Neely & Young, Inc.. taking over some
lower land on the Columbia river below Wenatchee. There he installed a pump-
ing plant and planted all the tract to a commercial orchard, which is just now
coming into bearing. The district comprised four hundred and fifty-five acres
but he has since sold a part of it. In the spring of 190,") he took the management
of the sales agency for the Opportunity property, comjjrising three thousand acres,
sold ort' the land and brought in many of the families now located there. When
he undertook the work, there were only four families and three school children in
the embryo village. Over five hundred families are now located there and no-
where could be found a more contented and )irosperous people, for the conditions
which there exist are ideal. Before the sale of 0|)i>ortunity was completed the
firm accepted the sales agency of Hazelwood. west of S])okane. and practically
sold all of that tract of twenty-six hundred acres. In 1909 they purchased four
hundred and thirty-six acres a mile and a half cast of .Spokane and installed an
irrigation jilant, which is the most complete and substantial to be found in any
little irrigated district in the United States. They called this district Orchard
Avenue and have practically sold the entire ]iroperty as suburban home sites. In
the fall of 1910 Mr. Neely and associates purchased the famous Burrell orchard
at Medford, Oregon, comprising six hundred and five acres, nearly all of which
is in bearing. He went to Chicago and sold the greater part of this to a wealthy
class, at prices ranging from one thousand to twenty-three hundred dollars an acre.
In Spokane the firm since its organization has sold jirojierty worth a])proximately
seven million dollars, this being principally irrigated farm, fruit and hay lands.
They own twenty-six hundred and forty acres of wheat land in the Big Bend coun-
trv under cultivation, have a tract of timber land in Stevens county and own two
hundred and ten acres of irrigated lands in the .Spokane valley, part of which is
alreadv in bearing orchards, while the remainder is being developed. ]\Ir. Neely
is also interested in the Spokane Title Abstract Company. He has been one of the
most active in development jjrojects in the northwest, owing to an understanding
of the opportunities and resources of the country and faith in its future. Through

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his iiiHucncf many hundreds Imve obtained homes in this district and the growth
of the Inland Empire, especially in that region adjacent to Spokane, is attribut-
able in large nuasun- to his work, his methods at all times being practical and re-
sultant.

At all times Mr. Neely's aid can be gained for any project that he believes of
practical value and worth in the upbuilding and develojiment of the northwest. In
li)()8 he was manager of the Sjwkane National Apjile Show, was one of its organ-
i/.<rs and took a very active part in making the project a success. He is a member
of the Chamber of Commerce, is one of the active members of the publicity com-
mittee and has labored to advance the interests and purposes of the organization
throughout the entire period of his residence in the city. His activity has also
extended to political circles and he is known as a stalwart advocate of republican
principles and an active worker in i)arty ranks. He has been a delegate to city,
eountv and state conventions from Lincoln county and was one of the thirteen in
his i)recinct who stood immovahh' in sui)i)ort of rei)ubliean ))rineiples while the
silver movement swept over this part of the country. He has been a member of the
eountv central committee and to political work brings the same practical methods
and sound judgment which have been characteristic of his business career.

In social and fraternal relations, too, Mr. Neely is well known. He has at-
t.iined high rank in Masonry as a member of the consistory and of the Mystic
Slirine. He also holds membership with the Knights of Pythias, the Dramatic
Order of the Knights of Khorassan. the Woodmen of tin World and the Ancient
Order of United Workmen. He was a member of the famous l.'iO.OOO Club and
.leted as its president in the year 1909. Pleasantly situated in iiis home relations,
he was married at Mondovi. Washington, on Thanksgiving Day of 1890. to Miss
I'loreiice G. Smith, a daughter of T. N. Smith, a farmer and one of the old-time
residents of that section, living there .since 1883. The three children of this mar-
riage are: Amy Jane, now a student in Whitman College; and Marguerite and
Suella, who are attending Brunot Hall.

In a review of the life history of Harry J. Neely it is evident that persoii.il abil-
itv and not fortunate circumstances has constituted the basis of his advancement
• ind success. Dependent ujion his own resources from his boyhood days, his has
been a strenuous career in which he has based his advancement u\nm the sub-
stantial (pialities of industry and determination. He has ever regarded the duty
nearest at hand as the most essential one and in its faithful performance has found
courage and strength for the succeeding duty. Thus step by step he has advanced
until he stands today among those who are leaders in the real-estate field in Spokane,

CHARI.ES EDWARD HOOXER.

Cjiarli s l-',(lward H(i()\<t. who is one of the |)roiniM(iit general mcre.intile dealers
.)f Lacrosse, Whitman county, was born in Indiana, on the 8th of April, 18(59, a son
i)f Lambert ,1. and Cynthia M. (Davis) Hoover, natives of Ohio and Indiana rc-
s|»ectively.

After completing a public-school course, Charles E. Hoover entered the Indi.ana
.\merican Normal School of Logans]>ort, Indiana, and in 1888 began teaching school

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in that state. He remained a residtnt of the Hoosier state until 1890, when he re-
moved to Palouse City, Whitman count}-, where he again engaged in school teacliing,
being for three j-ears principal of the school at Albion. Later, desiring to enter
upon an independent career, in 1900 he engaged in the grain business at Pullman,
which enterjarise he conducted until five years later, when he removed to Lacrosse
and in partnership with C. Bowman engaged in the general mercantile business.
Subsequently he was associated with F. ^L Bowman but in 1908 he purchased the
entire stock and has since been its sole proprietor. His concrete building is one of
the most substantial in the county and has a floor space of forty by ninety-six feet.
An extensive business is conducted, the trade increasing year by year, as the most
modem and progressive business methods are employed. By careful supervision and
constant attendance upon liis work he is able to study the needs of his customers and
the trend of trade to such an extent that his store is one of the most popular and
practically arranged in Lacrosse.

In July, 1902, Mr. Hoover was married, at Pampa, to !Miss Lelia Bowman, of
Pampa, a daughter of D. S. and Rachel (Gilliam) Bowman, both of whom are na-
tives of Missouri. In 18i7 they came as pioneers to California, their arrival ante-
dating b}' only two or three years the famous excitement over the discovery of gold
in that state. To them have been born two children, Lambert David and Alma Ra-
chael. Mr. Hoover gives his political support to the republican party. His interest
in local affairs is indicated by the fact that he has been a member of the school board
for five years. He holds membership in Lacrosse Lodge, No. 155, A. F. & A. M.,
and in Pullman Camp, No. 113, W. O. W. He has always been interested in the
social and educational welfare of Lacrosse and his aid can be counted upon to
further its progressive interests.

CHARLES LYMAN CHAMBERLIN.

Charles Lyman Chamberlin, for the past four years a member of the legal fra-
ternity of Whitman county, was born in Henry county, Ohio, on the 13th of October,
18t)6, his parents being Orson N. and Ellen G. (Maxwell) Chamberlin. The
father, a native of Vermont and the mother of Pennsylvania lived for some years
in Ohio, whence they subsequently removed to Indiana. The Chamberlin family
were associated with the early history of New England, the first representative bear-
ing that name having located there in 161-7. Thej' were always loyal and patriotic,
working for the welfare of their country, and several members of the family partici-
pated in the Revolutionary war while the Orson N. Chamberlin, the father of our
subject, participated in the Civil war.

As he was only a child of two years when his parents removed to Remington,
Indiana, in 1868, the earliest recollections of Charles Lyman Chamberlin are asso-
ciated with the latter state. There he was reared and educated in the common
schools, terminating his student days at the age of eighteen, having always applied
himself diligently to his lessons. Study being a pleasure to him instead of a hard-
ship, he seemed to be destined to assume the duties of a teacher and became identi-
fied with this profession in 188i. Two years later he removed to McLean county,
Illinois, where he continued to teach but thereafter devoted his leisure hours to the

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study of law in tin- oHifi- of the Honorable John Sterling, of Blooniiiigton. As he
hail fiillv nsolveil to adopt the latter profession for his life vocation, he went, in
l,SSi),t() C'hieago and uiatrieulated in the legal department of the Northwestern Lni-
versitv. from which institution lie was graduated in 1890 witli the degree of I.I.. H.
He was admitted to the bar of Illinois in March of the same year, and soon there-
after established an oHiee in Chicago, where he engaged in practice until May, I89'2.
I'rom there he went to Hoopeston, Illinois, becoming associated with the Honorable
Charles A. Allen, with whom he was coiniected in jiractice until June, 1899. His next
removal was to I'ontiae. Illinois, where in connection with his legal work, he con-
ducted an abstract business until liJ()(i. In the latter year he came to the north-
wist, first settling in Spokane, remaining there until January, 1908, wiien he came
to Whitman countv. Upon his arrival here- he located in (Jarfield, but in the De-
cember following he became a resident of ( Olfax. and his since been engaged in
practice here. Mr. Chamberlin is very much interested in tile develojiment of the
northwest and has speculated more or less in real estate since locating here, having
thus acquired several pieces of valuable property.

Chicago. Illinois, was the scene of Mr. Chamherlin's marriage on the ir>th of
March, 189.S. to Miss Sadie W. Hodgkins. a native of the state of Maine, as were
likewise her parents. Thomas J. and Lemira (Wooster) Hodgkins. One child has
been born to Mr. .and .Mrs. Chamberlin. Dorothy Louise.

Mr. Chamlierlin h;is always been an active worker in the Methodist l'.|)iseopal
chureli ;ind is now a member of the oHicial hoard and sn|ierinten(lent of tile .Sunday
scIkioI. while his wife .and daughter are also interested in the work of the various
soeiities .and org.mizations of this church. Lratern.ally he is .a member of the .Mod-
I in Woodmen of America, and was delegate to the head earn)) in I it 1 1 : the Knights
of I'vthi.is. of which he is ]).ast vice chancellor; tlie I'ythian Sisters; and the Orange.
Political activities have always engaged his .attention to a greater or less degree, his'
allegiance being accorded the republican party, .md liis fellow townsmen have recog-
nized his loyalty and worth on several occasions by calling iiim to public office.
While residing in Hoopeston, Illinois, in 1895, he was elected city attorney, serving
in tiiis capacitv for four years, .and ,it one time he was also a member of the Illi-
nois senatorial eonnnittee. .Since coming to Whitman county he has- discharged tiie
duties of prosecuting attorney, his term covering the years 1909 and 1910. .Mr.
Chamberlin is a man of recognized worth and caiiahility. whose uprigiit principles
and high ideals commend him to the esteem and respect of iiis 1. How citizens.

EDWIN CHOATE.

Edwin Choatc. a conductor on the Colfax and Moscow division of the Oregon
Railway & Navigation Company's road, was born in Chiekas.aw county. Iowa, on
tile loth of March, 1871. his parents being James and Mary (Miller) Clioate. the
father a native of Indiana and the mother of Ohio.

In 187(i. Kdwin Clioate renio\(d with his ]iar( iits to Kansas .•iiid there |),assed
his bovhood riiid i irlv youtii. Wiien old enough to begin his education he entered
the )iublic schools, continuing his student days until he had attained the age of fifteen
vears. when he started out in tile world on his own responsibility, obtaining cm-

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ploymcnt as a farm hand and following this occupation for two years in Kansas.
At the expiration of that time he came to the Pacific coast, settling in Pendleton,
Oregon, in 1888, where he was employed as a day laborer. Later in the year he
came to Whitman countj-, taking up his residence in Rosalia, and there for a time
he worked in the harness shop of his brother. Grant S. Choate. He was next em-
ployed on the Rosalia Rustler, a local weekly, but in 1890 he returned to agricul-
tural pursuits and during the succeeding year was engaged in the service of a ranch-
man of that vicinity. In 1891 he went to Tekoa and there obtained work in the
shops of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, continuing in their service until ISQi.
From there he removed to Spokane and for six years thereafter was employed by
the Spokane Falls & Northern Railroad. Returning to Tekoa in 1900, he entered
the service of the Oregon Railway & Navigation Company, in the capacity of brake-
man. Proving to be thoroughly reliable and discharging his duties with efficiency,
the company recognized his worth and capability' two years later by promoting him
to the position of conductor. He has now been serving in this connection for prac-
tically ten years, and during that time has proven himself entirely deserving of the
confidence and trust reposed in him by his employers, by the conscientious and ca-
pable fulfilment of his duties. In 1908 he removed to Moscow, Idaho, having been
transferred to the Colfax and Moscow division of the road, and has ever since been
making this run.

At Sprague, Washington, on the '•22d of March, 1903, Mr. Choate was united in
marriage to j\Iiss Ivy Wicker, a native of ^lissouri and a daughter of John and
Emma (Proctor) Wicker. Fraternally Mr. Choate is affiliated with the Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias
and the Order of Railway Conductors. He is in every way a credit to the service
he is following, being a man of integrity and honorable motives who discharges to
■the best of his ability the duties with which lie is entrusted, at all times striving to
protect the interests of his employers.

BURCHARD H. ROARK. M. D.

Dr. Burchard H. Roark. county pliysician of Spokane county and also enjoy-
ing a large private practice, was born in Lebanon, Indiana, ]SIarch 6, 1877. His
is an old American family that was founded in Virginia during colonial days.
Later the family was established in Kentucky in pioneer times and the grand-
father of our subject was a soldier of the War of 1812. In this he followed the
military example of his ancestors who had fouglit for American independence.
He removed to Lebanon, Indiana, and there his son, James W. Roark, was born
and still resides. He ran away from liome wlien about sixteen years of age, join-
ing the army, for his fatlier was a southerner and therefore did not wish his son
to take up arms against the south. However, the patriotic spirit of the boy was
not to be checked in that way and lie joined a regiment of Indiana Volunteers.
Afterward he reenlisted and served throughout tlie entire war. The family was
also represented in the Black Hawk war and thus tlie military liistory is one of
which the present generation has every reason to be proud. The mother of Dr.
Roark bore the maiden name of Amanda Hiestand, and she also was born in Leb-

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aiiiiM. Iiidi.ina, wliicli is still tin- |)l.ici- nf In r .iluiili . Ilir |>iii|il< were closclv .iiid
proiiiimiitly .issociattd with tin- L'liitid Uritlirtii. Iitr jiraiitUatlRr being a liislii)|)
in tin- cliurcli, while one iif her rel.itives. Heiijaniin Hiestand, assisted in writinfj
the iliseipline nf the ehiireh. 'I'hi t,nnii\ n.iiin- indieates its German orifjin hut
haek to eolonial days in Anierica the history is traeed, one of Mrs. Roark's an-
eestors having served as a colonel in the Revolutionary war. The three hrothers
■iiid three sisters of Dr. Ro.irk .ire: Jesse E., engaged in the iii.iil service at Ad-
\,ince. Indiana; Mainiel ().. |)rincii).il of a high school ,it Auror.i. Illinois; Cl.ir-
enee E., a farnur residing ni-.ir I.eh.inon. Indi.m.i; .Mollie 1... the wifi' of Willi.ani
(iarner. of Lebanon; Sadie E.. who niarri.d l{,v. Willi.ini .'^latt r, of Hlnoinington,
Indi.ana; .and Ruth, who wedded I'erry Crane, of I'urdue University.

When he had mastered the work of the common schools Dr. Roark enlire<i the
University of Indi.m.i .and tlure remainul for tlire<' ye.irs, subscquentlv m.itricu-
i.iting in Chicago University, from which institution he graduated with honors,
witniing the B. S. degree. On his graduation he received for excellent work an
appointment to .i fellowship in p.ithology. He also gained rank .as a stud.iit in
Rush Meilical College, from which he graduated as M. 1). in .June. lOO.S. He re-
ceived the benefit of bro.id pr.icticil ex|)erieiice by .i ye.irs service as house sur-
geon in .a Milw.iukee liospit.il and I iter lie lo. ati d for Ihr prix.ite jiractice of med-
icine in .laniestown. Indian.i. K.arly in 1907. however, he c.ime to the west and
in the fall of that year organized the City Emergency Hospital in Spokane with
the .issist.anci- of Chief Rice, .and served for two years, as surgeon of the institu-
tion. It was he who secured the ])assage of the ordinance jiroviding for the hos-
pit.il. .after which he did most able work until .May. lOOO. when he resigned. The
unrk h.id its ince))ti(in in the cstablislinient of the Police l-'.iuergcriev Hospit.il in
the city hall, and when the value of the work was shown he secured the pas-Siigc of
th.- ordin.iiice that m.ade the hos))ital a permanent city institution. Eleven Inin-
dnd cases were given eniergeney aid during the first year, a fact which ])roved
how important w.as the work. In .Faiuiary. I!»ll. Dr. Roark was appointed couiitv
physiei.in by the county connnissioners and is now occupying that ])osition. In
addition he chxs a large |)riv.ite ))racticc and his professional .skill, abilitv .and
comprehensive knowledge .arc becoming widely recognized.

In Se|)tember, IDOK Dr. Roark was united in marriage to .Miss .Malul I'.
I5rye( . of I iidi.anapolis, a graduate of the University of Indiana with the class of
11)01 and a member of Pi Het.a Phi. She is a daughter of George E. Brycc, who
was i)resident of the Bryee H.aking Company of that city for twenty years .and
was a son of Peter V. Brycc, who was an old-tiuK baker .and wealthy resident of
Indi.in.ipolis. his business activities IIk r, winning him success. The m.atern.il
grandfather of .Mrs. Roark was one of the .argonaut-, who went to Californi.a in
l.SfS) in search of tin- gold, n fleece. Dr. and .Mrs. lin.ark li.avr two ehildn n.
Esther .M. and .lames Hryce. aged rcsiH-ctively six and four years. Their social
prominence is indicated by the cordial hospitality which is extended to them in
many of the best homes of this city. Their residence is at No. 201- West Eoi'ir-
teenth street and they arc members of the Presbyterian eliunli. Dr. Roark be-
came a member of the Ma.sonic fraternity at Lebanon. Boone eountv. Indian.i. .and
his life has ever been an cxcmjilification of the benefic.nt principles of the er.aft.

He belongs to the S))okane Chamber of Conimerce ..ml the Spok.aiK .\hi i of Phi

Kappa Psi. His military record is as commend.aM. .as tli.at of his .uueslnrs for

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his patriotism was manifest in his enlistment in Batter)^ E of the Third United
States Artillery, in which he served as sergeant throughout the Spanish-American
war. His cooperation can always be counted upon where the interests of hu-
manity are at stake. The work he has done in connection with the City Emer-
gency Hospital of Sijokane would alone entitle him to representation in this vol-
ume and the institution will ever stand as a monument to his efforts and ability.

WILLIAM HENRY BUTLER.

William Henrj^ Butler, who has been connected with the mercantile interests of
Winona for two years was born in Warren county, Illinois, on the 14th of July,
18-i8, and is a son of William C. and Rebecca (Lucas) Butler, both of whom are
natives of Kentucky. In 1859 the parents removed to Kansas, and in the public
schools of that state William H. Butler acquired his education, the nearest school
being thirty-six miles from his home. At the age of eighteen years, in 1866, he
worked with his father in a flour mill and three years later, in 1869, accepted em-
ployment in a sawmill in Missouri, working in that state until 1873 when he came
to Walla Walla, Washington, hiring out as a harvest hand. The next year he re-
moved to where Pomeroy is now situated and located upon one hundred and sixty
acres of land, and actively engaged in improving and cultivating the property.
During the last two years, 1873 and 71, William Butler also taught school but in
1875 he removed to the northern part of Idaho, where until 1885 he was employed
in the mines and also in conducting a general store. In that year he returned to
Pomeroy and farmed until 1890 when he located in Spokane and entered tlie employ
of the old horse car compan_v. Subsequently he resided in Fairfield and in that town
was engaged in the livery and hotel business and also conducted a general mer-
chandise store until 1901 when he returned to Spokane and acted as deputy sheriff.
Seven years after his arrival in Spokane he purchased the Washington Drug Com-
pany store in the Madison block, and until 1910 was engaged in conducting that
enterprise. After disposing of that business he removed to Winona and opened a
general store which is known as the Butler Supply Company and is conducted by
W. H. and C. S. Butler. He is still engaged in this enterprise and his is one of the
most popular and successful stores in the town. His courteous manner and strict
attention to the wants of his customers have won him a steadily increasing patron-
age, and realizing that satisfied customers are his best advertisement, he has more
than an ordinary interest in carrying a stock which meets the requirements of his
customers.

On July 28, 1879, Mr. Butler was married to Miss Elizabeth J. Yount of Illi-
nois, a daughter of Jackson J. and Frances (Deer) Yount, both of whom are na-
tives of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Butler were the parents of four children : William
Clyde, of Lincoln county, who is married to Miss Nora Sage and has two children,
a boy and a girl ; Chauncey Stanley, of Winona, who married Miss Daisy Stewart
and has one daughter ; Virgil V. of Winona ; and Gladys who is residing at home.

Fraternally Mr. Butler is connected with Rockford Lodge, A. F. & A. M.;
Fairfield Lodge, No. 73, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he has held

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all tilt- chairs; lie also belongs to the Ciraiiil I.oilge of tlii>. organization, in the
various places Mr. Butler has resided his strong personality, active interest in his
business undert.ikings and his personal worth have won hiui many friends and made
him a welcome citizen wherever he resided.

JAME.S M, GERACillTY.

Janus M. Geraghty was born in County Mayo, Irel.md, on Eehruary i.', 1870.
whence he accompanied his parents to Anurie.i in KSSO. The family settled in
Indiana, wjiere tiny li\r(l until ISiiJ and uiure lir rie(i\i(l his first public-school
education. In that ye.ir they removed to Spokane, \\';ishington.

Mr. Geraghty undertook the study of law and upon his graduation was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1897. He engaged in practice and also busied himself in the
political field and was elected as a member of the fifth \\'.ishington legislature. He
also was called upon to serve as corporation counsel for the city of Spokane and
divested himself of his duties satisfactorily. During a part of United States Senator
Turner's term he acted as his private secretary and since IDOi has been associated
with the senator in law practice.

THOMAS CLARKSON MARTIN'.

Thomas Clarkson Martin, who is conducting an iniplt iiunt business in I'wllnian,
is one of the most recent acquisitions to the commercial fraternity of that city, where
he has become recognized as a man of high personal worth and capability. His
birth occurred in Pittstield, Illinois, on April 30, 1873, his parents being Oliver and
Elizabeth (Strubinger) Martin, also natives of Illinois. In 1 852, Oliver Martin
crossed the plains to the goldfields of California, residing .at different i)oints in that
state during the succeeding three years. At the expiration of that time he went to
Oregon and subsequently ));irticipated in the Indian wars of the northwest, being
at Walla W.dla valley, at the time of the uprising in 18;j;'5 and 18;)6, under Ca])tain
A. V. Wilson. The adventuresome life that then prevailed on the coast finally jialled
on the young m;in and he returned to his native state. Ilr was residing there when
the Civil war broke out, and responded to the nation's ui-,i\ l.y enlisting and going
to the front as a i)rivate. After the close of hostilities In returned to Illinois and
there lie passed away in 187j.

Thomas Clarkson Martin who was only a child of two years when his father
passed away, left his native state in 1883, coming to the northwest with an uncle,
T. W. Martin, who located at Ritzville, this state, ujion his arrival here. He con-
tinued liis education in the common schools of Adams county, and later i)ursued ;i
course at Wliitinan College. L'pon attaining his majority in 1894, he deeidid to go
into business for himself. There was no store at Washtuena and feeling assured
of its excellent opportunities, he opened a general mercantile establishment there.
Naturally as he was young and entirely inexperienced, errors of judgment led him
into mistakes and he encountered obstacles and difficulties th.-it .aiipcared uiisur-
niountable. but the exjierienee he here gained during the first struggling vears has

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been of inestimable value to him all thi-oug;li life. The location proved to be ad-
vantageous and the business began to pick up, soon netting him good returns. The
enterprise was conducted under the firm name of T. C. ^lartin until 1901, when he
sold out and engaged in the real-e.state business there. His experience in the mer-
cantile line had ripened his judgment and from the beginning the venture became
a success. In 1907 he removed to Spokane and continued to follow the real-estate
business for three years there. At the expiration of that period he again devoted
his energies to commercial activities and coming to Pullman in the spring of 1911,
purchased the business of A. B. Baker & Company, implement dealers. Although
he has been conducting this enterprise for less than a year, Mr. Martin has mani-
fested tliose qualities that assure success. He applies himself energetically to his
business concentrating his entire attention upon its development, and as he carries
a full line of farming implements and machinery of standard quality and brands,
his friends all iirophesy prosperity for him.

Dayton, Washington, was the scene of ^Ir. Martin's marriage on the '-^Sd of
August, 1896, to Miss Claudia V. Cooper, a native of California. Her father, John
Cooper, was born and reared in England, whence he, in 18.)i2, came to California
and there married Miss Sarah E. Hunsicker, the mother of Mrs. Martin, who was a
native of Missouri and a descendant of an old Virginia family. One child, Doris
Olga, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin.

Although he is a democrat in his political views, he was while engaged in busi-
ness at Washtuena in 1897 appointed postmaster by President McKinley, retaining
this office until 1901. This is the only public office he has ever held save that of
clerk of the school board. He is a clever business man, whose standards and meth-
ods are such as to win him the confidence and support of all with whom he has had
transactions.

JOHN ASHFERD SAYLOR.

John Ashferd Savior, wlio is engaged in the implement business, has been iden-
tified with the commercial interests of Palouse for the past five years. He was born
in Missouri on the 11th of February, 1856, and is a son of Sidney H. and Vice
(Ragsdale) Saylor. the father a native of Indiana. The parents spent the early
years of their domestic life in Missouri, but in the fall of 18.'>6 they crossed the
jilains to Oregon.

He was less than a year of age when his parents removed from Missouri and
the boyhood and youth of John Ashferd Saylor were passed on a ranch amid pioneer
environments. He was educated in the public schools, and in 1873, at the age of
seventeen j'cars, left home and crossed the plains into eastern Oregon, where he
rode the cattle range for four years. At the expiration of tliat period he returned
to the home ranch, and invested his capital in sheep, devoting his entire time and
attention to the business of sheep raising until his removal to Whitman county, where
he homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres of land eight miles northeast of Col-
fax. He turned his attention to general farming and stock-raising, in which he met
with substantial returns, devoting his energies to the further improvement and cul-
tivation of his land for twenty-seven j'ears. His efforts were well rewarded and he

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succeeded in briiiftiiifr his land under high cultivation and making it one of the well
improved and attractive ranches of tile community. In 1900 lie withdrew from
agrieultur.il pursuits ;ind removed to Falouse. and lure he has since made his home.
The year ,iftt r he took up his residence Inn Mr. Saylor became associated with W.
!•■. Chalenor and together they engaged in the imidement business, under the firm
name of Chalenor \- S.-iylor. They carry .1 l.irge .iiid eom|)li'ment line of farming im-
plements .ind .ippli.iiu-es of standard make .-ind as they .ire both 1 uti rprising men of
pr.ietie.il ide.is .md .-ire thoroughly familiar with .■igrieultur.il eoiiditions in this sec-
tion tliev are building up a protit.ible trade. Their business has netted them good
returns from the beginning and it is constantly increasing.

.Mr. S.iylor w,is married to Miss Clara Petty, of Lane county. Oregon, but shortly
after coming to \\liitiii,iii county, his wife passed away in 188(i. In .l;imiary. 1888.
Mr. .*savlor w.is married again to Miss .M.iry Hroulete of W.isiiington. a d.aughter
of .M.ick and Adeline (Webb) Broulete. .uul unto llicin li.is bnii born one d.iiighter.
Ilehii. who is .-it home.

The familv are members of Ibr Christi.-iu eliureli in tlir work ol which they take
an active interest. I'r.-iternally he is atiiliateii with the Ancient Order of United
Workmen and holds the oHice of guide in the loc.il lodge. His politicil allegiance he
gives to the republican jiarty and .it the pr( sent time he is .1 nu luber of tlu town
council.

Mr. .*savlor h.is been :\ resident of Wliitni.in county for thirty-two ye.irs. during
which time he has seen the primitive eoiiditions of jiioncering that jirev.iiled when
he first came here give way to the new order w itli the westward ni;ircli of civilization.
Where there were great stretches of unlilled prairies a quarter of a century ago,
are found tod.iv highU' eiiltiv.itcd .-iiid iiii])rini(l r.-inelies. while mere settleiiieiits
h:iv<- grown into thriving towns, and vill.iges li.-ive been transturiued into cities with
all the comforts and conveniences of modern civilization.

W 111 lAM 1 Hl.DI.HH K CI I.M.KN'OR.

Willi.-im Frederick Ch.iieiior. senior p.irtinr ol tin tlriii ol Cii.ileuor I'v: .'s.iylor.
implement dealers, is one of the well known .uid iiroiiiiiieiit citizens of I'aloase,
where he has been actively identified with the business interests for more than
twenty-one years. He was born in Boston. Massachusetts, on th<' 18th of M.iy,
1860, and is a smi of I'rederiek W. .iiid Margaret J. (Livingston) ( h.ileiior. both
natives of England.

Re.'ired in the city of his birth, in the .•ic(iuireiiiriit of his iilueatioii. \\ illi.im
Frederick Chalenor .-itteiided tin juiblic schools until he w.is lifteen ye.-irs. He
laid .aside his school books in 187.^ and beg.an his business career .is .m employe
in a wholesale grocery in Boston. Five years later, at the age of twenty, he re-
moved to St. Paul. Minnesota, but upon attaining his majority in 1881 lie left
there and went to North Dakota, when- he filed on ;i hoineste.id of one hundred
and sixty acres. In 188I-, he left liis d.-iim ;iiid went to IIeleii;i. Moiit.in.i. where
he worked in the mines for three years. .\l the expiration of Ihil pi riml lie e.iine
to .*s))okane as an employe of the N'orthcrn P;ieific R.ailway Company, but in 1888
he withdrew from their service and entered th.at of Burns \- Ch.apinan. r.ailroad

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contractors. He was in charge of construction work for this company until 1890,
when he came to Palouse to buy grain for the Clark & Curtis Milling Company.
Three years later he became associated with J. M. Perry in the grain business
under the firm name of Perry & Chalenor. They met with success in the develop-
ment of their undertaking and in 189i extended their activities by putting in a
stock of farming implements and machinery. They continued to be associated in
business until 1896, when Mr. Chalenor purchased his partner's interest. He
subsequently opened a branch at Oakesdale, this county, that he operated under
the name of Chalenor & Company, and in 1902 he organized the Palouse Hard-
ware & Implement Company. He was vice president of the latter enterprise until
1906, when he disposed of his stock and went into the implement business for
himself. The next year he sold a half interest in this to Mr. Saylor, and the
business has ever since been conducted under the name of Chalenor & Saylor.
Tliey carry a well selected line of farming implements and machinerv of the very
best brands, and as they are both men of wide experience and practical ideas are
meeting with success. The business has made marked development since it was
founded six years ago, and they now enjoy an extensive and profitable patronage
and corresponding returns.

In 1891, at Palouse, Mr. Chalenor was married to Miss Myrtle M. Smith, a
native of Illinois and a daughter of Alonzo and ^Margaret Smith. Six children have
been born to Mr. and Mrs. Chalenor in the following order: Edgar L., Margery,
William A., Clifford B., Richard and Esther C.

Mr. Chalenor is a warden in the Episcopal church in which his family also
hold membership, and fraternally he is affiliated with Palouse Lodge, No. 16,
F. & A. M., of whicli he is past master, while for twenty-one years he has been
treasurer of Constance Chapter, No. 24, O. E. S. His connection with organiza-
tions of a more purely social nature is confined to his membership in the Inland
Club of Spokane. The political views of Mr. Chalenor coincide with those of the
democratic party, to whose men and measures he gives his support except in
municipal elections when he casts his ballot for the candidate he deems best quali-
fied for the office irrespective of party lines. He has served several terms on the
town council and at the present time he is a member of the school board. Mr.
Chalenor is one of the highly esteemed men of the town, as in both his public and
private life he has manifested the upright standards, high sense of honor and
resolution of purpose that invariably command and hold the respect of all those
with whom he has transactions.

ALBERT BENHAM.

Albert Benham, treasurer of Benham & Griffith Co., entered upon his business
career well equipped by liberal education for life's responsibilities. He has shown
a spirit of determination that has enabled him to successfully solve all the in-
tricate and complex problems that have arisen in business affairs. He was born
in Cascade, Iowa, on the 3d of May, 1869, his parents being Lewis and Elizabeth
(Means) Benham. The father, whose birth occurred in Ashtabula county, Ohio,

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Aufjust 5, 1818. w;i.s dcscciidfil from Tliouias Briiliaiii, a Kcvolutionary soldier who
was born in Connecticut in 1759 and dii-d in Ohio in ls;iO. It was in 1811 tliat
lie removed to the latter state, making his way by ox team and encomitiring all
tlie hardships and iirivations incident to such a journey at tiiat time. He traced
liis ancestry back to Jolin Heidiam. who with his two sons came to America on
tiie SOtli of May, 1630, in the ship Mary and .(dlin. Lewis Benh.ini. tlie father
of our subject, had a twin brother, a physician by i)rofession, wlio was gr.aduated
from the Western Reserve Medical College of Cleveland, Ohio, and subsequently
served as a soldier in the Civil war. The latter married Miss Rebecca Van Horn
and his death occurred in February, 1898. The niotiier of our subject was born
in Indiana and was of English descent, though her family have long resided in
this country, her parents removing from Virginia to Indiana at an early day.
.'^he is at Jirescnt a resident of Cascade, Iowa, and is now in iier eighty-second year.
Her husband died in 1888. They were the parents of seven eliildnn, of wiiom
one died in childhood. The others are: Lucius T., who is a member of Henham
& Cirilfitii Co. and the father of Mrs. Austin Corbin II, of Spok.me; Raymond S.,
who is in business in Chicago and is the fatlier of Mrs. .James M. -Neff, whose
husband, Dr. Neff, was formerly an assistant to Dr. Murpiiy of that city, but is
now practicing surgery in .Spokane; Alice, who died on tiie l.'ith of .September,
1901; Isabel who became tiic wife of John Jackson I'ry and ditd in 1890; \\i\-
li.am H., who died in Seattle, 1906, leaving two children. .Vrthur L. and Pauline;
and .\lbert, of this review.

Albert Benliam was a pujiil in the common schools of his n.itive state and
after attending the high school matriculated in Cornell College at Mount Vernon,
Idwa. He was a student in that institution from 188 1 until 1888. In tlie latter
yi.ir he came to Spokane and engaged in the grocery business with Thomas .S.
Griffith and Lucius T. Benham under the firm name of Benham & Griffith Co. He
is a man of good business sense and easily avoids the mistakes and disasters that
come to those who, though possessing remarkable faculties in some respects, arc
liable to erratic movements that result in unwarranted failures. His well planned
enterprise, his judgment and even-paced energy have carried him forward to the
goal of success. Mr. Benham is a stanch supporter of the principles and policies
of the democratic party and holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce of
this citv.

GKOIUiF. W.V.SHINfiTON I.AKIE.

CMorge W'asliington I.irue, jiresident of the firm of George W. Larue & Com-
|);iny. real-estate and insur.-ince .agents, was born in RandoI|)li county. Missouri,
on the .SOth of Oetoiier. 18");'). His parents were .John U. .■iiid Charlotte (Barnes)
I arue. tile f.illiir a native of Kentucky and tin motlirr of X'irginia. but tor many
years they were residents of Missouri, where he eiig.iged in farming.

When he was old endugli to begin his education Cieorge W . Larue entered the
public schools of Ills n.itive st.ate, c(>m|)leting his course in a priv.ate .acadiuiy.
His student d.ays were termin.ited in 187- .iiid he returned to the fjirm. in the cul-
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to begin working for hinistlt' lit- left liomt- in IH77 and began his independent agri-
cultural career. The following year he decided to come to the northwest, believing
that he would find better opportunities here than in his native state. Upon his
arrival in 1878 he first located in the vicinity of Walla Walla, where he farmed
until 1879. He then went to the Big Bend country and filed on three hundred and
twenty acres of land, but subsequently took the agency for a sewing-machine. He
continued at this until 1881 when he came to Colfax and entered into partnership
with John Pattison in the real-estate and insurance business, under the firm name
of Larue & Pattison. Two years later they dissolved partnership and Mr. Larue
became associated with A. W. Wisner. under the name of Larue, Wisner & Com-
pany. In 1888, Mr. Larue was appointed postmaster under President Cleveland,
but he resigned his office at the end of a year and again went into the real-estate
and insurance business. The following year, in 1890, he was elected county treas-
urer, serving in this cajjacity for two terms, at the expiration of which time he
again turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, locating on a farm north of Col-
fax that he operated for six years. In 1900 he came back to town and became
identified with John K. Eacho. under the name of Eacho, I>arue & Company in the
real-estate, insurance and loan business. At the expiration of three years, Mr.
Larue ))urchased the interest of Mr. Eacho. continuing the business alone until
1908, when he took his son, Charles R., into partnership with him, who was, in
1911, elected to the state legislature from Colfax, the seventh district of Whit-
man county. George W. Larue has met with success in his undertakings and is
now president of the Colfax Investment Company, and he was a stockholder and
director of the Farmers' State Bank.

At Walla Walla on the 16th of October, 1881, Mr. Larue was united in mar-
riage to jMiss Margaret L. Actor, a native of this state and a daughter of Herman
C. and Sarah (Davidson) Actor, the father a native of Ohio and the mother of
Illinois. The family of Mr. and j\Irs. Larue numbers five: Charlotte, who is at
home; Charles R., who married Miss Sarah Schulerud and has one son; and ^lar-
garet, George .Sterling and Lucille, all of whom are at home.

Mr. Larue is a member of the Woodmen of the World, the Ancient Order of
United Workmen and the Commercial Club of Colfax. He is a democrat in his
political views and takes much interest in all matters pertaining to the develop-
ment of the municipality, has never prominently participated in governmental
affairs, although he did serve as councilman at large. Mr. Larue has been a resi-
dent of Colfax during the greater part of the time for twenty-seven years, and is
widely known throughout the county, where he has many friends who hold him in
high esteem.

DANIEL W. TRUAX.

Daniel W. Truax, who is now following the business of banking, has been prom-
inently identified, as a successful farmer, merchant and postmaster for several
terms, with the business interests of Tekoa, Whitman county, since 1883, and in-
deed is the founder of the town, which he laid out in 1888. He was born in ]\Ion-
treal, Canada, December 23, 1830, the son of Caleb and Elizabeth (Kendrick)

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'Iruax. till- former a native of New York state and the latter of Ireland. The an-
cestors of the subject of this review are traced back to Holland whence members of
the family emigrated to America, settling in the state of New York in I6i20. John
Truax. the grandfather on tiic paternal side, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
In 1836 Daniel W. 'I'ruax went to live with his grandmother, who resided in
the state of New York, and there he attended scliool until 1845, when he began
working on his father's farm in that state, continuing so to do until 1849, when his
[larents removed to Minnesota, where the father took up a homestead. The son con-
tinued at home assisting his father with the farm work until the spring of 185.i,
when he settled on a quarter section of homestead land and began cultivating it.
In 1855 he built a sawmill on his homestead and carried on the sawmill business
In connection with liis farming until 1857, when he sold his holdings there and re-
moved to Wininger, Minnesota, where he again engaged in the sawmill business, a
vocation which he followed until 1861. when he removed to Hastings, Minnesota,
.•md ag.'iin engaged in the sawmill business. There he remained until 1883, when
he moved to Whitman county, Washington, and bought forty acres where Tekoa now
staiuK. He engaged in the lumber business under the firm name of the Truax Lum-
ber ('omi)any but in 1886 he sold out his lumber business and two years later laid
out the town of Tekoa. In 1890 he entered tlie field of banking, becoming the vice
president of the First Bank of Tekoa. He also embarked in the mercantile business
ill partnership with CJeorge D. Brown under the firm name of George D. Brown &
Company, the title later being changed to that of the Tekoa Mercantile Companv.
In 1906 he sold out his mercantile interests, having disposed of his banking interests
in 1891. On .\ugust 25, 1902, he incorporated the Tekoa State Bank, of which he
liecame the ))resident, in which jiosition he is now serving. One of the activities
whieh distinguished Mr. Truax while engaged in the mercantile business was a plan
inaugurated by him and his ])artner during the h.ard times following 1893. Thev
furnished their customers with one hundred dollar coupons which entitled them to
that amount of credit at the store, agreeing at the same time to .accept all the butter
and eggs their customers could supply. This proved a satisfactory arrangement all
around, the firm being protected by the country produce receipts and the customers
who were in hard straits wer. thus given an opportunity to secure much needed
supi)lies.

.\t Hastings, Minnesota, in 1853, Mr. Truax was married to Miss .Marv \.
Truax, who was born in New York, a daughter of (juirshom and Debor.ah Truax,
both of whom were natives of the state of New York. To Daiiiil W. .hhI M.irv .\.
Traux four children have been born. Byron I''., of Tekoa, who is married and has
tlirei eiiildreii. .Vmelia E., deceased, who married ,1. I). Dull by whom she had
one child, a son. Viola E., who became the wife of I'red Kramer who w.as aeei-
dcnlally killed just after marriage. .She later married .John MaeKenzie, by whom
she lias a daughter. f)sear C, now deceased, wiio married Miss .Sadie Wereinek.
and lliey bee.-inie the ]);irents of one sou. The secoiiil iiiarriage of Mr. Truax was
eelelirated in Tekoa in 18!).'). whi ii hr wi-ddi-d Miss Marv A. .Vnderson, a native
of .Scotland.

The political allegiance of Mr. Truax is giv<ii to the npubliean partv. in which
Ik takes an active interest, having filled several important positions of public trust,
lie has served as mayor of Wininger. Miiniesota. and for three terms filled the otlice

of i)ostm;ister of Tekoa, also serving as a nieinln r of the selioo! hoard, as justice of
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the peace for twelve years and United States commissioner for three years. He is
a member of the Masonic fraternity, being a past master of the Blue lodge, has
filled all the official chairs of the chapter and also belongs to the commandery and
the Mj-stic Shrine. It is not remarkable that a man so intimately connected with
the business and fraternal life of Tekoa and Whitman county should have an ex-
tended acquaintance throughout the entire county, where he is known intimately by
nearly all the people. The business success which in so large a degree has crowned
his eiforts has been attained in like measure by few other men in Whitman county.
Possessing a broad knowledge of human nature, being of a genial disposition, and
having large executive ability as well as an unusual mastery of detail, he has been
enabled to overcome many apparently unsurmountable obstacles in his path and to
render effective service to the people of Whitman county in the days when such
service was of peculiar necessity. The success wliich he has attained has enabled
him in later years to be of material benefit to large numbers of worthy people with
whom he has come in contact and makes him today a potent factor in the advance-
ment of the interests of Tekoa and community. He is an honored and popular mem-
ber of the fraternity to which he belongs and throughout tlie social and business
circles of Tekoa is held in the highest respect and esteem.

GARDNER CHAMBERLIX.

While the real-estate operations of Gardner C'hamberlin are extensive, he is
cliiefly handling only his own properties. He was one who recognized tlie oppor-
tunities of the west and in their improvement has reached a conspicuous, honorable
and enviable position in business circles. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts,
February 10, 1863, a son of Seth and Sopliia Long (Dean) C'hamberlin, who were
natives of New Hampshire and Massachusetts respectively, and of English and
French descent. Members of the Cliamberlin family took part in tlie war for inde-
pendence and one of the brothers of Seth C'hamberlin was a soldier of the Civil war.
Tlie first of the Dean family in America came to the new world prior to the revolu-
tion and many of tliem took an active part in that war. An uncle of Sopliia Long
Dean founded the academy at Franklin, Massachusetts, wliile one of her brothers
aided in the defense of the Union in the Civil war. Tlie father of our subject was
a wholesale dry-goods mercliant and importer, carrying on business for many years
on the same site where his father was located, this being on Kilby street, ojijiosite
the Mason building in Boston. The name of the firm of which he was a member
was Little, C'hamberlin & Company. For several years prior to his death he lived
retired, however, and made his home with his sons in Spokane. The death of Seth
C'hamberlin occurred October 6, 1903, and liis wife had preceded him in death July
1 L 1878. She was a sister of Mrs. William Pettet, of Spokane.

Dr. Theodore Chamberlin, a brother of Gardner Cliamberlin, is a graduate of
Harvard and is now living in Concord. Massachusetts, being one of the faculty of
Middlesex school there. Another brother. Frederick Dean Chamberlin. also a grad-
uate of Harvard, took a prominent part in civic affairs and worked earnestly for the
welfare of Spokane. He was associated with his brother Gardner in looking after
his interests here and in connection with other pioneers organized the Electric Light
Company of Spokane in the fall of 1886, others interested being H. L. Cutter. Frank

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Hockwood Moore aiul William Pt-ttit. These gentlemen promoted the interests of
the eoui])an.v until it was merged into the Washington Water Power Company,
Frederick Dean {'hainherliii having served as its secretary. He died June 12.
1901-, and in his passing Sixikaiie lost one whose labors constituted a vital force
in progress here from pioneer times.

Gardner Chamberlin was educattii in Boston, attending Charles W. Stone's
private school, now located on Beacon street hut tlieii located on Temple place.
He entered a broker's office there but in resjjonse to his brother's urgent plea
came to Spokane in 1887. Together they engaged in the commission business on
Riverside avenue but sold out in the fall of 1888. tiie business which they estab-
lished gradually developing into that now conducted under the name of Greenough
Brothers. On retiring from the commission business Gardner Chamberlin con-
eeiitrated his efforts upon the control and management of his own property in-
terests and since the death of his brotlur has been engag<'d in tliat work alone.
Ill- owns property at the northeast corner of Post .ind Riverside, at the southeast
corner of Lincoln and Riverside, at the northwest corner of Sjirague and Lincoln
and has other holdings in both residence and warehouse pro|)erty. He is also a
director in tlic Spokane & Eastern Trust Company and one of its largest stock-
holders and is financially interested in the Washington W'aUr Power Company.
Making investments in property here at an early day, his holdings have con-
stantly increased in value, making him one of the wealthy residents of Spokane.

Mr. Chanilierlin is :i member of Spokane Lodge of Elks, No. 228, also of the
Spokane Clul). the Spokane Country Club, the Spokane Tennis Club and the
Chamber of Conuiuree. He is secretary and trcjisurer of the Spok.uie Iliiinaiie
Society, succeeding his brotiier. Frederick Dean, ujion his death in J901-, who ii.id al-
ways been active in its behalf and to whose efforts much of its present success
is due. He attends .\11 S.iints ehureli .md votes with the re))ublicaii ])arty but
his activity in )>olitical circles is only that of a good citizen. He had the sagacity
to discern what the future liad in store for this great and growing westirn country
and in the fullness of time he has gathered the harvest of his labors.

.LVMF.S W. MORRISON.

.James W. Morrison is one of the enterprising re.il-estate men of Spokane who
have made a close studv of tin- condition of the real-estate market and have there-
fore been able to meet the situations which iiave arisen and to improve the op-
portunities which have offered. He is far-sighted .and progressive in .ill his busi-
ness movements and his Labors have ))roven of m.-irked benefit to tile development
of the city. He was born near Titusville, Peiuisylv.ini.i. M.iy II. IH'iO, a son of
.John B. and .Margaret (McMaster) Morrison. The fatlur w.is an agriculturist
and merchant, but .after the discovery of oil at Titusville was engaged in that
business until 18iU, when he moved to Kingsville. Ohio, where his de.-ith occurred.
He was well known throughout the northwesteni |)art of I'liinsyh ania and in
Ohio as a thoroughly reliable business man.

James W. Morrison acquired his education in the ])ulilic schools in I'eiuisyl
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from the latter institution he was engaged for a short time in agricultural pursuits
and in 1877 removed to Sibley, Iowa where for fourteen years he was engaged in
the farm implement, hardware and grain business. During his residence in Sibley
he took a prominent part in civic affairs. He served as mayor of the city for two
terms and also as justice of the peace throughout the time he resided there. On
account of ill health he disposed of his interests in that town and in the spring
of 1891 removed to Washington, locating at Kettle Falls, Stevens county. He
devoted his whole time and attention to regaining his health and did not enter
into business until he removed to Spokane in 1893. Since he arrived in this city
he has been engaged in the real-estate, farm-mortgage and insurance business and
is one of the leaders in the real-estate and insurance circles of Spokane. He lists
property throughout the northwest and British Columbia.

At Jesup, Iowa, Mr. Morrison was married to Miss Mattie Stage, a daughter
of James and Martha Stage. To their union two children have been born: Cline
J., who is in business with his father; and Earl W. who is now studying archi-
tecture in Chicago. The latter has displayed remarkable talent in his profession
and while a boy in the public schools of Spokane designed some of the most at-
tractive residences in this city, one being for William C. Winters and one for E.
T. Hay, a brother of the present governor. Later he designed the home of A.
T. Johnson which was recently disposed of for thirtj- thousand dollars. He is
now but twenty-three- years of age, and he intends, after completing his technical
course in Chicago, January 1. to open an indejiendent office.

Mr. Morrison has always given his support to the republican party. In addi-
tion to the offices he held in Sibley he took an active part in political affairs in
Washington. While a resident of that state he was nominated by acclamation for
the state senate on the republican ticket, but was defeated by a close margin of
twelve votes through the fusion of the democratic and populist parties. Since
coming to Spokane he lias not taken an active interest in politics nor held ))ublic
office.

Prompted by a laudable ambition, his labors have at all times been char-
acterized by thoroughness, and by his mastery of tasks undertaken Mr. Morrison
lias made creditable advance in bvisiness circles and is accorded recognition b}'
leading business men as one who deserves classification in their ranks.

JOSHUA MILES PALMERTON.

Joshua M. Palmerton, well known as a grain dealer and undertaker at Pull-
man, Whitman county, manifests in his commercial interests the activity and busi-
ness enterprise which are characteristic of the age. He was born in Licking
county, Ohio, on the 31st of October, 1850, his parents being ^liles and Mary
J. (Seaman) Palmerton, both natives of New York state. He is a grandson of
Joshua Palmerton, a descendant of the family prominent in Revolutionary times.
When Joshua M. was one year of age his parents removed to Illinois, and during
his childhood he attended the public schools in that state until 1859, when he
was taken by his parents to Missouri. In that state he continued his studies until
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tioii. Ill isti7 li( .ifiaiii went tii Missouri ;iii(i wliili- tlurc assisted in tin- cultiva-

ti( 1' tlic lionu- farm. He remained in tli.it st.il( until 187") when he located on

Rilit I 1 l.it. Whitman county, Wasliington. and again engaged in agricultural pur-
suits. L'))(iii his arrival in Washington he imniediately heg.in taking .in active
interest in the agricultural possibilities whieii it presented, and one year after he
eamc he took uj) a homestead of one hundred and twenty acres on Rehel Flat, six
miles soutli of Colfax. He proved up his claim and resided ui)on it until 1889.
Ill that year he removed to Pullman where he owned six acres of land, and at
once entered the employ of the J. H. Bellinger Grain Company, having charge
of their warehouse. The following year he improved his property in town and
also added to his real-estate holdings. Later he engaged in the hotel business,
huilding the Artesian Hotel, and in 189'2 erected the jiresent Artesian Hotel which
he conducted until 18!»S. During that time he studied the undertaking business,
.iiid at present is conducting an undertaking establishment. In 1!>II lie lumglit
grain tor the Farmers' Union Grain Company, and throughout his career in I'ull-
in.-iii has been interested in real estate. His activities have extended also into
other lines, .-md he was one of the organizers of the Pullman Bottling & Cold
."storage Comj)any.

On the S)th of .\|)ril, 187 1. .Mr. P.ilnurton w.is iii.irried to Miss l.ily C. Layman
of X'irginia. a daughter of .lohn I), .ind .\iiii ('. (Ringer) Layni.in. n.itives of \'ir-
ginia and .Maryl.and respectively. To their union four children liave been born:
(ieorge .M.. of Coeur d'.Mene. Idaho, who is married .ind has one son; William ,1.,
also of Co( ur d .Mi m . who is married .iiid li.is one daughter; Birdie, who is mar-
ried to Robert Hughes of Honolulu .iiid is the iiiotli( r of one d.-iughter; and Nellie
.M., who nsides in Seattle.

In polities Mr. I'.iliiierton gives his supjiort to tin re|)ubliean i)arty and has
been active in its circles. He has served as ;i member of tile school board for
nearly twenty years, .and was at one time a menilu r of the council. His inter-
ests are .always along the lines which tend to mor.il and ediie.ition.il .idvancement,
and during the time the li(juor (juestion w.as ;i political issue he g.ive his enthnsi-
.istie .md .irdeiit su|>])ort in o|iposition to the admission of saloons into Pullin.iii.
lie holds meiiibersliip in the Pullman Ch.imber of Commeree. !■ r.ili rii.ilh lie be-
longs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and to the Woodmen of the
\\'orld, in which order he li.as occupied all the chairs in his local camp. He is a
|irni;ressive .ind wide-.awake citizen, always on the .ilirt for ,ind ready to iiiinr
por.ile in his business the most modern methods, .and they have not only en.abled
liini to attain i)ros)ierity but have also won him a high place in the respect and
confidence of his fellow citizens.

CHART. ?..•% 0.>?TOX WORT.EY,

Will known .iiiioiig the sueeisstiil men ol Whilin.iii eoiiiity. Washington, is
Ch.irles Ostori Worley. formerly b.inker. Iiardw.iri iiiereli.int and Indian agent,
who is now living retired. He was born in Peori.i. Illinois, ,Iuly 18, IS.'iK a son
of .Inliii .1. and Sarah (Bradford) Worley. both natives of Ohio. The parents re-
iiiovi li to Nebr.isk.i territorv in 18;')6, where the father conducted an Indi.in tr.id-

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ing store and Cliarlcs atteiidt-d school. In 186K while the father was in the army
and the family were left unprotected at home, they were driven out of the town
by the Indians. On account of the unsettled conditions in Nebraska at that early
day the family removed to Ohio, where our subject continued his schooling until
1869, when his parents returned to the west, settling in Kansas. There he as-
sisted his father with the duties on the farm and attended the common schools.
Later lie became a student in the academy at Council Grove and subsequently en-
tered the State Normal School at Emporia for one year. In 1875 he journeyed
to California where he was employed in mill and factory work until the fall of
1877, when he returned to Kansas and entered upon agricultural pursuits until
1882.

In that year, the west again beckoning him, Mr. Worley went to Rockford,
.Spokane county, Washington, and began working at the carpenter's trade and later
engaged in steam engineering. In 1884 he again returned to Kansas, bringing his
parents back with him to Rockford, where he continued to follow the carpenter's
trade until 1896, when he was appointed by the government as steam engineer
on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation. He then took up his residence upon the reserva-
tion and continued in his appointed position until 1901, the year in which he was
given the position of sub-agent of the reservation. He performed his duties faith-
fully and satisfactorily and continued in that connection until July, 1905, at which
time he was appointed superintendent of tlie reservation, a position which he held
until August, 1909. when he resigned to engage in the banking and hardware
business in Tekoa, to which place the Indian agency had been removed in 1907.
Upon his resignation of the office of superintendent he was appointed United
States commissioner, a position which he still holds. After being connected with
the hank in which he w^as first interested until 1911, he sold out, but still retains
his interest in the hardware business in Tekoa. He was also vice president and
a stockholder and director of the Citizens Bank of Tekoa.

]Mr. Worley was married in Kansas. August 22, 1878, to Miss Maydee Wash-
burn, a native of Iowa and daughter of Sylvester and Emmeline (Little) Wash-
burn, both of whom were born in Illinois. To this union were born three chil-
dren: Lawrence, who is at home; and Frank and William, both deceased. The
political allegiance of Mr. Worley is given to the republican party, in the affairs
of which he takes considerable interest. He is now president of the Tekoa school
board and while in Kansas was a member of the city council of Osage City and
deputy slieriff and county treasurer of Osage county. In his fraternal relations
he is a member of the Masonic lodge, of which he is past master, and belongs to
Tekoa Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M., of which he has been secretary. He is identi-
fied with the Woodmen of the World and has occupied all the official chairs of that
order, and also belongs to the Knights and Ladies of Security. Both Mr. and
Mrs. Worley are members of the Christian church, of which he is a trustee and in
which the family take an active interest, assisting materially in supporting the
church work and aiding in many ways to make it effective in the upbuilding of
the religious interests of Tekoa.

The success in business life which enabled Mr. Worley to retire at a compar-
atively early age came not by chance but as a result of wisely directed endeavors
throughout his business career, coupled with those fundamental necessities for
success — industrv. economv and ambition. He mav trulv be said to be a self-made

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mail, ;is he started out in life with iiuthing but his own hands, a courageous spirit
.111(1 .1 iiealtiiy body to make liis way in the worhl. During iiis residence in Teivoa
he lias by his uniformly honorable methods and square dealing earned the confi-
dence and respect as well as the friendship of a very large proportion of the
people of Whitman county and he is held in high esteem by all who know him.

LUCIUS T. BEN HAM.

I.ueius T. Benham is n\iuilit i-i d .iiiKiiijj; the influential residents of Spokane,
where for some years he has been engaged in the wholesale grocery business, ac-
tive in control of what was the first wholesale house in the Inland Empire. He
was born October 29, ISiT, in Ridgeville, Lorain county. Ohio, the son of Lewis
.•iiul Elizabeth (Means) Benh;ini. natives of Oiiio and of Indiana respectively.
The ancestral line is traced back to Thomas Benham, a soldier of the Revohition-
.iry war, who was born in Connecticut in 17;)9 and died in Ohio in 18,S0. In 1811
he removed to that state making his way by ox team and encountering all the
hardsliips. privations and iniunnerable dangers, with which at that time such
trips tiirough sparsely settled, practically roadless country were fraught — a coun-
try still infested with the hostile bands of the original inhabitants who looked
toward the oncoming of the white brothers none too friendly. H.iek of iiim the
line goes to John Benh.nn, wlm with his two sons came from England to America
on the 30th of May. 16.S0, as a passenger on the ship Mary and .lolin. Lewis
Benham was born August 5, 1818, and his life record covered the intervening
vears to 1888. His wife still survives and is now living in Cascade, Iowa, in her
eightv-second year. She is a representative of an old American family of English
lin<'age and her parents removed from Virginia to Indiana. In the family of
Lewis and Elizabeth Benham were seven children, of whom one died in childhood,
while .Mice. Isabel and William H. are also deceased. The brothers of our sub-
ject still living are: Albert, who is treasurer of Benh;iin iS: Ciriffith Co., and Ray-
ninnd .'^.. who is engaged in business in Chicago.

The removal of the family to Cascade, Iowa, was followed by Lucius T. Ben-
ham's attendance in the public schools of that place and by a further course of
study in Cornell College at Mount Vernon, Iowa. He started out in the business
world in the fall of 1861. when a youth of fourteen years, securing a clerkship
in the ))ostoffice and in a general store at Cascade. For three years he devoted his
time to that work, after which he went to Chicago and entered the employ of
I.enuiel Barber & Son, the partners of whom were his uncle and cousin. They were
in the wholesale grocery and liquor business and with that house Mr. Benham re-
niaiiiid until 1868. when he returned to Iowa, settling at Canton, where he es-
t.-iblished a general mercantile store.

It was during the jieriod of his residence there that ^Ir. Benham was mar-
ried in .Tune, 1868, to Miss NLary G. Trumbull, a daughter of G. W. Trumbull,
of Canton, and a member of an old American family. She died in Spokane in
1889, leaving a d.iughter. K.itherine I., now the wife of Austin Corbin II. of this
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Mr. Benham continued a resident of Canton, Iowa, until 1870, when he re-
moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he was engaged in the wholesale liquor
business for two years. Following the Chicago fire he went to that city in the
fall of 1871 and there continued in the wholesale business until January, 1889,
when he came to Spokane and joined forces with T. S. Griffith in organizing the
firm of Benham & Griffith, proprietors of the first wholesale house in the Inland
Empire. In this business he has since continued and his progressive and enter-
prising methods and straightforward dealing have constituted the basis of a suc-
cess which places him with the wealthy residents of the city. He was also for
several years a director and stockholder in the Exchange National Bank, of Spo-
kane.

He is a man of considerable local influence, well fitted by nature for leadership.
His opinions, carry weight because his sagacity is keen arid his judgment is sound,
and men have learned to know that what Lucius T. Benham says he will do. He
gives his political allegiance to the democratic party but is not an active worker
in its ranks. He belongs, however, to the Chamber of Commerce and is much in-
terested in all that pertains to the development of the city, cooperating with the
Chamber in all of its various projects to promote the upbuilding of Spokane and
give i^ublicity to its resources and its opportunities.

ROBERT EASSON.

No history of Spokane would be complete without mention of Robert Easson,
who was one of the most popular, respected and worthy residents of the city, re-
liable in business and active in his cooperation in all progressive public movements.
He was born in Dundee, Scotland, February 1, 1847. His father, Robert Easson,
Sr., was a wholesale grocer, and the son received a thorough business education and
training. His more specifically literary education was acquired in private schools
of Edinburgh and of Paris. He came to the United States in 1870 and secured
employment in a large wholesale grocery house in Chicago, devoting ten years of
his life to the task of mastering the principles and details of that business. On
the expiration of that period he went to Omaha, accepting a jjosition with the large
house of Paxton, Gallagher & Company. His ability soon won him recognition and
he was admitted as junior member of the firm and eventually became the managing
partner. Under his able direction and control the business of the firm was in-
creased from two hundred thousand to two million dollars per year.

Thinking to find a still broader field of labor and wider opportunities in the
rapidly developing Pacific coast country Mr. Easson came to Spokane in 1890 and
here established the wholesale grocery house of Hale & Easson. The firm built
up a large business and prospered but the panic of 189.3 came on and the company
went into liquidation after paying every liability in full. In 1895, having gotten
his financial affairs here into excellent shape again, Mr. Easson accepted an offer
from James J. Hogan to go to La Crosse, Wisconsin, and manage liis wholesale
grocery house. He returned to Spokane in the summer of 1897 to look after his
interests here and on the 3d of May, 1898, was elected secretary of the Chamber
of Commerce. He regarded Spokane as his permanent place of abode even after

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going to Wisconsin .md rtt.iin.d liis beautiful residence in Lidgerwood, which lie
had erected and adorned at a cost of about twelve thousand dollars. I'rom time to
time lie made investment in enterprises and business (irojects in the northwest, he-
eoniiii;; invner of oiu-tiflli interest in the .Sloean Hoy iiiims and also li.ui otiier min-
ing interests in the Okanogan.

On the I'itli of March. KS7 t. in Chicago. Mr. En.sson was united in marriage to
Miss Bella Donaldson, a daughter of Hiram and Agnes Donaldson. Unto this
marriage were horn four children: George, who is now deceased; Bella, the wife of
.Sidnev .McClintoek: .Jessie; and Sanford. The eldest son accepted the offer of a
tine position in I long Kong. China, and tin- family had just received a letter in-
forming them of his safe arrival there wiien the fathers death occurred. Later
the son also jiassed away. In .September, 1898. Mr. Kasson went to I.ewiston.
Idaiio, with the Chamlier of Conimeree excursion. His siiddc ii death was tih- result
of a stroke of al)0))lexy.

I'irli.i|)s no better estimate of liis eiiaraeter and of the high regard iiitertaincd
for him wherevt r h( was known eaii he given than in ([uoling from the .Spokesman
Iteviiw which in its comment on his demise said: "Within ten niinut<'S after the
death of .Mr. Easson niourning streamers were stretched across the streets and
draped over the arch of welcome by the Lewiston peoi)le. Through the local tele-
phone exeb.mge .•iiid by special committee every jilaee of business in Lewiston was
notitied of tile a|)palling event and the jirojirietors immidiately closed their doors.
Ti-.irs elondi (i the vision of strong men and a sense of jiersonal bereavement w.is
M-en in everv wom.in's face. The citizens of Lewiston dra])ed the train in l)l;iek
and att.iehed the s;id words 'We mourn our joss' within a mourning border to e.ich
side of the central eoaeh of tile train. Knots of crepe were added to the l).idges of
the excursionists and worn by the l^cople of Lewiston. Sjiokane's sorrow was Lewis-
ton's sorrow, Spokane's loss was Lewiston's loss. The two cities were united in
the one bond of grief. In .in hour the remains of .Mr. Easson were ])repared for
removal to Spokane. It w;is a mournful iiroeession that formed for the home-
ward journey. Eight physicians including Dr. Olmste.id and Dr. Grove of .Spo-
kane and Dr. Hamilton. Dr. Morris, Dr. Inman and Dr. Shaft of Lewiston, were
the pall bearers. They were followed by the Chamber of Commerce and the busi-
ness men of LcMiston. There was even a greater throng of jieople surrounding
the station to express their sympathy for the afflicted guests than were jiresent to
welcome them the day before. At a special meeting of the .S))okane Ch.imber of
Commerce called by President E. D. Olmstead on board the Lewiston excursion
train the following resolutions were adopted:

" 'Whereas. It li.as pleased Almighty Ciod to His infinite wisdom to call from
our midst, witliout .1 moment's notice, our beloved associate and esteemed secretary,
Robert Easson.

" 'WiiEHEAS. He was taken from ns when Hushed .and h.ip|)y o\ir the gr.md
success of the Lewiston excursion, knowing and ))robably realizing full well that
the said success was largely if not entirely due to his individual efforts, therefore
he it

" "Resolved, that while we bow to tlu will of the Great Ruler of the I'lii-
verse we fully realize that we have lost our most earnest .and faithful worker, th.at
.Spokane has suffered an irrcjiarahh' loss in ;i loyal friend who was always ready

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to devote his entire time and wonderful energy to any project whose aim was to ad-
vance the welfare of his adopted home.

" 'Resolved, that Spokane Chamber of Commerce extend to the bereaved
widow and family their heartfelt sympathy and condolence.' "

Thus passed from this life a citizen whom Spokane felt that she could illy afford
to lose. He had proven his worth and ability in many ways and had at all times
commanded the good will and confidence of his fellowmen because his life was up-
right and honorable, his actions manly and sincere and his principles high. He
held friendship inviolable, was devoted to the welfare of his family and in a word
possessed all of the admirable characteristics of the upright man and citizen.

Mr. Easson deserves the credit without doubt of being the originator of the Spo-
kane's fight for just freight rates. Early in 1891 he was one of the men who
started Spokane's first freight rate contest before the Interstate Commerce Com-
mission. That first hearing secured Spokane the first and best decision it ever
received before the commission. This case resulted in a decisive victory for Spo-
kane but as is well known was set aside by a decision of the United States supreme
court. When James J. Hill of the Great Northern Railroad approached Spokane
with a proposition to give that city terminal rates in exchange for a cash payment
and donation of lands for a right of way, Mr. Easson was one of the most active
members of the committee to secure the necessary money and property to accom-
plish the ends that Mr. Hill had promised, and to no one in the city was it a greater
disappointment than to Mr. Easson when Hill repudiated his part of the verbal
contract and refused to carry out what he had promised in regard to terminal rates.
He was the only one who argued and insisted tliat Hill and the city of Spokane
should have a written contract but the other members of the committee over-ruled
what afterward proved to be sound judgment on his part. To Mr. Easson's credit,
be it said, that he was the only man in the city of Spokane who had the moral cour-
age to tell James J. Hill to his face that he had deceived and betrayed the people
of Spokane in refusing to carry out his promise. After the failure to put in ter-
minal rates as promised, Mr. Easson again took up the agitation to secure for Spo-
kane what was its just due, and up to the time of his death he never ceased to agi-
tate this question and to enlist the supjjort of his neighbors to push this case to a
finish. To mention Mr. Easson's service in this matter, probably nothing better
can be said than that through his efforts the services of some men in Spokane were
enlisted in this fight twenty years ago who have never laid down the burden, and
many of these men who were close personal friends of Robert Easson have felt his
spirit was with them through the many years they have waged this contest for
justice and right.

WILLIAM MARTIN DUNCAN.

William Martin Duncan, who is at present ably discharging his duties as
county treasurer of Whitman county, was born in Vallejo, California, on the 7th
of July, 1872, and is a son of Robert and Mary B. (Martin) Duncan, the former
a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Iowa. His grandfathers were Samuel

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DiincMii of I'tnnsylvani.i .iiul drorp- W. M.irtiii, of New 1 1,lIll|l^lnl•(•. TIk p.ir-
I iits came to Wliitniaii county from California in 1877, and in tin- country sciiools
of Washington William M. Duncan acquired his early education. Subsequently
he entered the State College of Washington and was graduated with a degree of
B. S. in the class of 1900. The year following his graduation he taught scliool,
and the next year accepted a clerical position in the general merchandise store of
It. H. Bragg & Company of Pullman. In both of these positions he exiiibited a
ready spirit to work and an ability to master the essential details of his under-
t.ikingv:. In 1907 he was elected county auditor to which office he was reelected
in 1909. Two years later he was elected to the office of county treasurer of Whit-
man county.

In November, 190li. in I'ullmaii, \\'.i>.hingt(iii. W'illiain M . Dime.in was mar-
ried to Miss Almeda Smith, of Iowa, a daughter of \\'. H. and Mattie (.Schull)
Smith, the former a native of Arkansas and the latter of North Carolina. To
their union one child, Eniogene, has been born. Politically Mr. Duncan is a mem-
ber of the republican jjarty, firmly believing its policies to be most conducive to
good government. He has rendered his party much valuable service and has been
one of its ablest su)))>orters in the county. In the various offices to which he has
been elected upon the nomination of the members of his party in- lias more than
won their approval for the able conduct of his duties. He holds membershii) in
the .Moscow Lodge, No. '2t9, B. P. O. E., Colfax Lodge, No. K Knights of Pyth-
ias, and in the Christian church of Colfax. His business ability and genial man-
ner enable Mr. Duncan to meet the requirements of his office and serve the public
in a satisfactory manner. In the fraternal and social circles with which he is
connected he is highly esteemed, and the number of his friends is almost as large
as is that of his acquaintances.

(IR.VWILLK BOND CARTER.

Granville B. Carter, early recognizing the fact that success and prosperity
have their foundations in persistent, honorable and intelligently directed labor,
has worked his way uinvard. his rise marked at every step by achievement. He is
well known in Colf.ix since in- is acting as sheriff of Wliitiniii eoiiMty. He was
born in .\dams county. Illinois, on the 27th of October, ISot, a son of ,Joseph W.
.•iiid Raehael (Dorsett) Carter, n.atives of Pennsylvania and North Carolina re-
spectively, and a grandson of ,Iohii and Lindsey (Dorsett) Carter, .ilso of Penn-
sylvania and North Carolina.

Mr. Carter .acquired his education in the district schools of Illinois, but be-
cause of his father's death when he was a lad of but seven years, he found it nec-
essary to put aside his text-books ,at an early age and contribute to the main-
tenance of the family home. Until 187.3 he assisted his brothers in the manage-
ment of the home farm, but at that time he rented property for a year, after which
he again worked on the home farm. In 1878 he rented land in Iowa and was en-
gaged in its eidtiv.ation until the next year, when he removed to Missouri where
111- .-ig.-iin took u|i .igrieultur.al pursuits until the spring of 1881. At that time he
crossed the plains with teams, the triji consuming three months and five days, and

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located in tlie state of Washington, northeast of Colfax. In that district he en-
tered a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres, and when he entered upon its
possession but two dollars and fifty cents remained of his capital upon which to
support himself during the following winter. He immediately began improving
his land and until 1893 was actively engaged in its cultivation. In that year he
removed to Alberta, Canada, where he farmed on four hundred and eighty acres
of land for three years before returning to Whitman county. Here he again en-
gaged in agricultural pursuits, and was thus occupied for three years when he was
appointed deputv sheriff. He remained in this office for three years before entering
upon a business career and engaged in the sale of implements for two years. Fol-
lowing that he again served as deputy sheriff from 1904 to 1906. In the latter
vear he engaged in the fuel business and conducted that until his election in 1909
to the office of sheriff' of Whitman county. He was reelected and is at present
serving his second term. In his agricultural jnirsuits. business undertakings and
public offices he has always maintained the strictest integrity, and his diligent
application to the duties which have devolved upon him. .-ind the regard he has
always held for the opinion and interests of others have won hira many loyal
supporters and firm friends.

On March 18. ISTl. Mr. Carter was married in Quincy, Illinois, to Miss Mary
E. Shei)herd. of Indiana, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Shepherd. To their
union four children have been born: Grace, who is married to George L. Corner
of Colfax, and has one daughter; Edgar, who is living in Idaho: Hattie, who is
the wife of D. V. Emmons of Colfax and the mother of one son ; and Arthur, a
resident of Idaho.

Mr. Carter gives his political allegiance to the republican party and is con-
versant with the leading issues of the day. In the offices to which that party has
elected him he has won the confidence and regard of his fellow voters. In relig-
ious faith he is a Methodist, and in the church of that denomination he is serving
as district steward. He also holds membership in the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows. As one of the prominent officials of Whitman county he justly deserves
mention in this volume for he has always been interested in and an earnest advo-
cate of everything that pertains to jniblie advancement and development.

FRANK JOSEPH MAHONEY

For over a quarter of a century Frank Joseph ^Mahoney has been identified
with the commercial interests of Whitman county and is now actively engaged in
the real-estate and seed business. He was born in Dodge county, Wisconsin,
September 1.3, 1866, the son of David and Ellen (Barrett) Mahoney, both of
whom were natives of Massachusetts.

The early education of Mr. Mahoney was acquired in the public schools of
Wisconsin, which he attended until 1878. when his mother moved to Iowa. In
that state he pursued a course in the high school, after which, in ]88i. he began
learning the carpenter's trade. In 1886, having become interested in the prosper-
ity of the great northwest, he journeyed to Washington and settled at Colfax,
Whitman county, where he continued working at his trade until 1890. In that

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year lie removed to Tekoa and worked at his trade until 1891, wlien lie rented
two hundred acres of land adjoininj; the town site and engaged in the dairy busi-
ness in partnership with Peter Brown under the firm name of Mahoney & Brown.
This business he continued until 1893, when he sold out his interest therein and
entered the grocery and bakery business in partnership with Charles H. James,
tlie firm name being James & Mahoney. The business was continued in partner-
slii|) for a time, when Mr. Mahoney bought the interest of his partner and con-
tinued the enterprise independently until the spring of 1895, when he sold out
.■ind engaged in the real-estate business, a line in which he has since continued.
Since he has been engaged in the real-estate business Mr. Mahoney has been par-
ticularly active in connection with the civic affairs of Tekoa. In 1896, in company
with his brother, E. W. Mahoney. iu- purchased the Tekoa Lighting Plant and
r.in it under the name of the Mahoney Light & Power Company until 1907, when
he sold their interests. In that year he l;iid out two city subdivisions, one known
as the I". .1. .Mahoney sub-division of Lombard's addition to Tekoa, and the other,
the M;ihoney-Lieb addition. In 1910 he founded the Cecil Vincent Seed Com-
p.iny, of which he is still the jiroprietor. He is a stockholder in the Citizens .State
Hank and holds nicmbershii) in the Spokane Chamber of Commerce.

On January II, 1907, in Modale, Iowa, Mr. Mahoney was married to Miss
Maynie H. Kirlin, a daughter of Michael and Mary (Donohue) Kirlin, both na-
tives of Ireland. .Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney are the parents of five children, Cecil
X'ineent, Hilina Lucille, Mildred X'eronica. Marian Raymonda and Mary Virginia.

The ))olitical allegiance of .Mr. .Malioiuy is given to the dcniocr.itie )).irty and
lie has served as city clerk and eouneiiiiiaii of Teko;i. Eraternally In- luloiigs to
the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of United WorkuK ii. He is a
iiieniber of the Catholic church, in which he is also a trustee. His iirotr.ieted resi-
dence in Whitinan county, together with his active business carer and his uiiiformlv
li<morable and able methods have long since made him one of the leading business
111(11 and ])romoters of Tekoa and given him a wide aeciuainlaiiei- throughout the
einiiity. He belongs to that progressive class who are eoiitributing l.irgely by
brain and br.awn to advance still further tb<- alre.idy large business and eominer-
cial interests of the northwest, and his faitii in this great section is not restricted
by metes and bounds. His jirosjierous business life has been the result of his own
well directed efforts along those lines of industry, economy ;ind ijrudenee which
eliaraeterize tlu' able business men of this age. He is indeed a valuable citizen
and eoniinatids the eonfideiiee and respect of the coniinunity at large.

WII I JAM .\\S<)\ INNLW.

William .\nson Inman. for thirty-two years a resident of Colf.ix. where he has
been prominently identified with the practice of law and the city's judiciary de-
Ii.irfnicnt. was born in Alabama on the -i'Jd of .lanuary. ISJ.S. His jiarents were
William Ritchie and Minerva (Kellogg) Inin.in. both natives of Tennessee, but
tli<- |);itiTii.il line is of Scotch extraction. The f.itlier's mother's family, the
Hitehiis. .ind .ilso tin- Iiiin.ins. tr/iee their deseeiit b.iek to thi' earlv coloni.il d.avs.

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William Anson Inman accompanied his parents on their removal in 1818 from
his native state to Indiana, the schools of which he attended until 1856. Owing
to the death of his parents he then went to Missouri to make his home with an
older sister, continuing his education in the schools of Springfield, that state, until
1859. Laying aside his text-books he then entered a printing office to learn the
trade, but withdrew from this in 1861 to go to the war. He enlisted on the 19th
of December in Company H, Phelps Missouri Infantry, and went to the front,
being" discharged in ^Nlay, 1862. On July i of that year he reenlisted in the
Eighth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, serving until October, 1864. During that
time he was promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant and captain, being
in command of his company during the last eighteen months of his service.

In February, 1865, he went to Arkansas to become superintendent of the Freed-
men's Bureau, in which capacity he served until August, 1868. He was subse-
quently appointed prosecuting attorney of the district of Jonesboro, holding this
office until December, 1868, when he was appointed prosecuting attorney of the
third judicial district at Batesville, Arkansas, serving until February, 1875. In
July of that year !Mr. Inman located in Seattle, Washington, and there engaged in
the practice of law until February, 1877, when he removed to Port Townsend, where
he became associated with Charles M. Bradshaw, under the firm name of Bradshaw
& Inman, with whom lie practiced until November, 1879. On the 6th of December
of that year he arrived in Colfax, and here established an office that he has evec.
since maintained, being one of the oldest practicing attorneys in the city.

Mr. Inman has been married twice, his first union having been with Miss Han-
nah A. Crosson of Illinois, the ceremony being performed in Arkansas on the 17tl)
of Ajjril, 1865. Mrs. Inman, who passed away in January, 1900, was a daughter
of G. B. and Rebecca (Buchanan) Crosson, the father a native of Ohio and the
mother of Illinois. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Inman: Maggie, who
married H. C. Blair, of Spokane, Washington; William C, who is a resident of
Seattle; Roy C, who is living in Portland: and Frank K., a resident of Spokane.
In March, 1901, Mr. Inman was again married, his union being with Mrs. M. !M.
(McClellan) Donnelly, of Ohio.

Politicallv Mr. Inman is a republie.m. He has held several public offices dur-
ing the long period of his residence in Colfax, having been probate judge from
1880 to 1882, while in 1889 he was reajjpointed to the same office, which he held
for two rears, being the last probate judge of the county. In 1898 he was made
prosecuting attorney, being connected with this office until 1901, while he has been
United States commissioner since 1886. He has also held the offices of citv clerk,
school director and school clerk, his public duties ever having been discharged witli
a rare sense of conscientious obligation. ^Ir. Inman is prominently identified witii
a large number of fraternal orders, his oldest connection being with the Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, which he joined in 1869, his membership being in Lodge,
No. 4, I. O. O. F., Batesville, Arkansas. He also belongs to Colfax Lodge, No. 73,
United Artisans, in which he has been an officer since its organization, while he has
been an officer of Colfax Lodge, No. It, Ancient Order of L^nited Workmen, since
1881, and is a past grand master workman. The Loyal Order of !Moose, Colfax
Lodge, No. 691, also claims him as a member. He has always been one of the
prominent G. A. R. men of the town, being identified with Nathaniel Lj-on Post,

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No. 19. of wliicli lie was once an oHicrr, and be is now a nit-inlxr of the couMtil of
administr.itioii of tliis organization for the state of Washington.

Hoth Mr. and .Mrs. Inman are active members of the Congregational eluinli. of
whieh tlie former at tlie present time serves as clerk. .Mr. Inman has been the in
terested observer of many changes in the town during tile long period of his resi
denee here, as well as a jirominent factor in the promotion of its development.

JOHN CALXJN NOKlllUll'.

.lohn Calvin Northrup, who engages in the real-estate business and is also
extensively interested in mines in this vicinity, has been a resident of I'alousit
for more than twenty-two years, during which period he has been identified with
v.arious local enterprises. He was born in Cirand Hapids. .Miehigan, on the 'i.'id
of December, 1855, and is a son of John \V. and Phoebe (Pine) Northrup, the
f.ither a native of Georgia and the mother of Canada. In the paternal line, John
C"alvin Northrup is descended from a long line of colonial ancestors, his family
having come to this country as passengers on the Mayflower. His parents re-
moved from their .Michigan home to Walla Walla, Washington, in 1860, crossing
the jilains with .-i wagon and ox-teams, and spending six months en route. They
resided in this state for eleven years, but at the expiration of that (jcriod, in 1871,
they went to Idaho. There the father acquired some land in the vicinity of Mos-
cow, and turned ills attiiition to .igrieiiltiiral pursuits with a goodly nie:isure of
success.

.Iiiliii ( aUiii Ndrtlirup. who u.is only .i lad of five years wlicii his pe()|)le came
to Washington and a youth of sixteen when tiny r<in()V((l to Id.iho, began his
education in the ]niblic schools of the former state and continued the same in
those of Id;iho. He later supplemented his general learning by a business course,
|)aying for his tuition by doing farm work. As is common in the country, be
began assisting with the work of the ranch while still a young lad. his duties in-
cre.-ising as his strength developed. In 187t he became associated with liis father
in agricultural pursuits, this connection continuing until he attained his majority.
He then homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres of land and began raneliing
on his own account. When his efforts in this direction became remunerative, Ik in
1878 cxtendrd liis a<ti\iti(s liy engaging in tin- lunilii r luisincss in the vicinity of
Moscow. During the succeeding eleven years he conducted his lumber business
and o))erated his r;ineh. He was one of the ))ioneers in Latah county and had
the distinction of assistinf; in the erection of the first residence in Moscow. In the
spring of 1889 he removed to Palouse to assmne the man.agenient of a sawmill in
whieh he owned an interest. The following year he engaged in the livery business, but
sold out in 1892 in order to devote more of his time and attention to the real-
estate business he bad opened in 1891. In its development he has met with suc-
cess, and he is handling a fine line inf pro|)erty and has acquired valuable l;ind.
Uesidc engaging in the real-estate market In- h.is invested quite extensiviiy in uiiii
iiip ))r(i))(rty and owns stock in claims that he has every reason to feel assurid,
will ulliuiately pay large dividends.

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In Moscow, Idaho, on Christmas day, 1878, Mr. Xorthrup was united in mar-
riage to Miss P'lora Ashby, of Oregon, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George
B. Ashby, both natives of Missouri. Four children have been born to Mr. and
Mrs. Northrup, as follows: Jesse C, who has passed away leaving one son; Zoe,
the wife of H. C. Johnson, of Republic, Washington; Ernest R., of Palouse, who
has a son and a daughter; and Nellie W., who is still at home.

Mr. Northrup is a deacon in the Christian church, in which his wife holds
membership. Fraternally he belongs to both the Independent Order of Odd Fel-
lows and has been deputized to the Grand Lodge, and the Ancient Order of United
Workmen. He has filled all of the chairs in both organizations. He is also affil-
iated with the Knights and Ladies of Security and has held all of the offices in
the local lodge. His political views coincide with the principles of the democratic
party, and he casts his ballot in support of the men and measures of this body
save in municipal elections when he votes for the man he feels is best adapted
to subserve the interests of the community. He takes an active interest in all
local affairs, served for eight years as justice of the peace and police judge, while
he was a member of the town council for two years, and has also been a member
of the school board. Mr. Northrup is a man with high standards of citizenship
and upright principles, who loyally and efficiently discharges every duty with
which he is entrusted whether of a private or public nature, and is accorded the
respect of the community where he has resided for so many years.

ROBERT PUGH TURNLEY.

The business interests of Rosalia find a most worthy representative in the
person of Robert Pugh Turnley, who for nearly twenty years has been conducting
a general mercantile establishment here. His endeavors have been directed with
more than average foresight and sagacity and have been rewarded with correspond-
ing success, and as a result he is now prominently identified with various thriving
enterprises in this vicinity. He was born in northern Alabama on the 5th of Au-
gust, 1862, and is a son of William F. and ^lary (Houston) Turnley, the father
a native of Virginia and the mother of Alabama. In the paternal line he is de-
scended from an old colonial family and his great-grandfather was a veteran of
the Revolutionary war.

The education of Robert Pugh Turnley was commenced in the common schools
of his native state and completed at Bethel College, Tennessee, his student days
being terminated at the age of seventeen years. In 1879, he began fitting him-
self for a start in life and during the succeeding two years assisted his father with
the cultivation of the farm and the operation of a tannery. At the expiration of
that time, in 1881. he left home and went to Arkansas, where he resided for ten
years. He first obtained employment as a farm hand at sixteen dollars per
month, and later ran an engine in a cotton gin. Having become more or less famil-
iar with this industry, he in 1883 took charge of a cotton gin belonging to W. W.
Collier at Spadra, Arkansas. As he proved to be efficient and trustworthy, Mr.
Collier later put him in charge of his farm at Clarksville, that state. In 188.5 he
left Mr. Collier's service and returned to Lamar, where he ran Thompson Brothers

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cotton gin for a time and later cli-rked in tliiir general store. Hiing a young man
of tireless energy and temperate habits, Mr. Turnley had m.anaged to save enough
out of his earnings, to start hini in business on his account and, in 1 887, he and
his brother opened a confectionary store. He attended carefully and industri-
ously to the young enterprise, and as a result their undertaking thrivid and from
his share of the proceeds, Mr. Turnley acquired enough capit.il to buy out his
brother's interest. He conducted his business alone until 1890, when he disposed
(if the store and went to Alma, Arkansas, where he organized a general mercantile
business. I-'or a brief period the firm was conducted under the name of R. P.
'rurnley, but he later sold half of iiis interest to .1. T. .Jones and the business
was thereafter known under the name of Turnley & Jones. He withdrew from
the firm in 18!)1 .iiid went to Haroldton, to assume the management of a large
general mercantile store, remaining in charge of tliis establishment until 189'2, whi'ii
he came to Thornton, this county, to take a similar position with Thompson, Holt
& ('omjiany. In .June of the following year he resigned his position with the
latter firm and coming to Rosalia established a general store as a partner of .1. !•'.
Thoir.i)son. This concern was conducted under the firm name of Thompson &
'['urnley until 1901-, when Mr. Turnley purchased the interest of his partner and
h.is since been operating his business as. the sole owner.

During the long period of his connection with the commercial interests of Whit-
man county, Mr. Turnley has established an enviable reputation as a man of not
only keen sagacity and sound judgment but of absolute reliability. Tin- iiutbods
III' pursues in the organization and conduct of an_v enterprise will Ik ar tbi- closest
investig.-ilioii .md scrutiny, and never reveal anything at all di trinii iit.il to his
reputation. His business is conducted in strict accordance with the highest jirin-
ciples of modern commercialism, and ihe system he emjiloys has been born of
years of practical ex|)crience and close J(i^!S5^:alion. That it is adequate and well
conceived is manifested by his prosperity, as in addition to his fine establishment
in Rosalia he has branches at Maiden and Tekoa. With the development of his
business, .Mr. Turnley extended his activities in other directions and he is one of
the stockholders and also a director and vice president of the Bank of Rosalia and
pn-sident of the Rosalia Telephone Company and built the first rural line to Pine
(ily. He is also a stockholder and director of the Rosali.a Water Comp.-my .'ind
tiic Hosali.a Creamery Company, both thriving industries. As an organizer and
(lirictor he has few peers in this section, .md bis name, mentioned in connection
with any undert.-iking, is sufficient guaranty to prospective investors, who on ;ic-
eoinit of it feel sure of its successful development.

.Vt Lamar, Arkans.as, on the i?7th of .January, 1887, Mr. Turnley was united
in marriage to Miss Laur;i E. Howard of (ieorgia, a daughter of .Samuel .'ind
X'ictoria (Martin) Howard, n.-itives of the same state. Seven children have been
born to Mr. and .Mrs. Turnley, namely: Selnia, the wife of E. B. I'"ield, of Tekoa;
Robert Pugh. .Jr., who is manager of the store ;it Maiden: and Norma, How.-ird,
lirv.in, .Madge and HI.iikIu . all of whom .ire .it home.

Till- f.imily .iffiliate with the Christian churcii, in whieli the parents hold nx-m-
lii rsliip. I'ratern.illy Mr. Turtdey is a member of the Modern Woodmen of .Aincr-
ie.i. Ilie Woodmen of the \\'orl(i .md tin- M.isonie ordrr. Hi has .ilt.iini d high rank
in tile l.itter lodge .'ind is .-i member of the shrine. He is a charter member of the
Kos.-ilia Business Men's Club, a |>urely social organization; of the Chamber of

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Commerce, of which he was formerly president ; and he is also a member of the
Inland Club of Spokane. Despite the exactions of his extensive interests he does not
neglect his civic repsonsibilities and is always willing to assume his share of the
civic duties, having represented his ward in the town council for several years,
while in 1909 and 1910 he served as mayor. A stanch democrat in his political
views, he gives his unqualified indorsement to the men and measures of that party.
A man of laudable ambition and strong individuality, by reason of his unswerving
determination and ceaseless energy, Mr. Turnley has achieved creditable success,
which gives him the added satisfaction of being the result of his own efforts.

WILLIAM ANDREW NELSON.

William Andrew Nelson, manager of the Colfax branch of the Gilbert Hunt
Implement Company, with headquarters in Walla Walla, Washington, was born in
]\Ierccr county, Kentucky, September 15, 1877. the son of Andrew S. and Sarah
(Burrus) Nelson. The Nelson family was established on tlie American continent
in ante-Revolutionary days and representatives of the family fought in tlie war
wliich helped to gain independence for the original thirteen colonies. The subject
of this review is a grandson of William S. Nelson and Edmund Burrus. who were
long identified with the business and social activities of Virginia.

William A. Nelson attended the common schools of Kentucky, completing liis
education at the Georgetown College, of Georgetown, Kentucky. In 1896 he began
working for a machinery house as traveling salesman but later removed to Colorado
and in that state drove a stage from Hotchkiss to Delta. In 1899 he entered the
employ of E. H. Dyer & Company, contractors, and was employed in the construc-
tion of a beet sugar mill at Grand .lunetion, Colorado. In the fall of the same year
he returned to his home in Kentucky, assisting his father in his mercantile business
until the spring of 1900, wlien he removed to Oklahoma and was there engaged in
the same line of business until 190'2, when he went to Kansas City. Missouri, enter-
ing the employ of the Dayton Computing Scale Company as traveling salesman.
The lure of the west, however, proved too strong for him and in the fall of 190.'3
he removed to San Francisco, California, and after traveling for some time in that
state and seeking good business opportunities he settled in Eugene. Oregon, where
he clerked in a men's furnishing store for about a year. In 1901 he removed to
.Spokane. Washington, where he entered the employ of the International Harvester
Company, with which he remained connected until the following year, when he
came to Colfax, entering the employ of the Enterprise Implement Company. His
services were so satisfactory that in 1906 he became manager of the company. He
remained with this firm until 1907, when an opportunity to better his condition,
offered with the Colfax Implement Company. He was thus employed until 1908,
when lie became manager of the Gilbert Hunt Com])any's branch implement house
at Colfax, a position which he still holds. During tlie period of his career tims far
he had been saving his money with commendable thrift and now owns the property
upon which his employer's business is built and is also the possessor of property
in Spokane.

SPOKANE AND THE INLAND F.NfPIRE •J49

III Missouri. 1)11 DiCTiiiliir -JI. li»0:>. Mr. Nrlsoii was married to Miss Cora A.
Milltr, a <laiif;litir of Tlitodorr and Sarah Miller, and to tliis union one dauglitcr,
Margaret I'.iuline. has heen horn. In liis political views Mr. Nelson is an adherent
of the democratic party and is now serving as a menilx r of the C'olf.ix city council.
He is affiliated with the .Masonic order and the Woodiiu ii of tlii' \\"(irld. and is .in
.active nieniher of the C'olf.ix C'onimerci.il Cluh.

.Mr. Nelson, h.iving h.id hro.id experience, has by careful training become a
most successful manager, being thoroughly familiar with all the details of the imple-
ment business as well as with all other lines of trade. He gives careful attention
to his business, is accurate in all matters of detail, .iff.ilile in in.iiini r wlun mingling
with customers, and liis genial disposition has drawn toward him .in unusually large
circle of close business, social and fraternal friends. He is oiu- of those optimists who
believe in the west and see its business constantly lieeoming more important.

.JOHN WF.'^T.F.Y IIF.NKT.F..

Proiiiineiitlv identified with the hardware trade in Teko.i. Wliitman county,
U'.ishington. is .John Wesley Henkle. who was born in Henton county. Oregon. .Au-
gust 1 i. ISOy. a son of Andrew .1. and Mary (Woods) Henkle, the former a na-
tive of Ohio and the latter of Iowa. In 18"),'? the parents crossed tin- ))laiiis from
Iowa to Oregon with ox teams, the journey requiring six months.

The youth of John W. Henkle was spent in Oregon, wluri his education was
gained in the district schools in tin- vicinity of his father's f.irm. He continued his
school duties, assisting his f.ither the while, until 1889. when he gave his entire time
to helping his father on the farm, being thus engaged until 1891. In the latter year
the family removed to Tekoa, where he. witl) his fattier and brothers, engaged in the
dry-goods business under the firm name of A. J. Henkle & .Sons. This business was
eintinued for several years but in 1891-, during the hard times, in the northwest and
.•ill over the country. .1. W. Henkle secured employment at anytiiing he could get to
do until I89fi. when he entered the enijiloy of Henry I). Kay. ,i ii;irdw;ire merchant.
-Mr. Kay h.id sold out in 1900 and Mr. Henkle contiiiued with his successors until
190.">. In that year the Iiardware and furniture firm of Henkle & Schulcrud was
est.-iblished and from that time forward to the Jiresent Mr. Henkle has been identi-
fied with the hardware trade. In 1909 the firm name was changed to Henkle,
.Schulerud & Company and the following year the business was incorporated under
the style of the Henkle Hardware C"ompany, S. M. Watson being president. .I.ames
.McGrery, vice president, and J. W. Henkle, secretary and manager. Mr. Henkle
takes time from his business to assist in various enterprises in which Tekoa is in-
terested .-ind is acting as a director of the Tekoa Carniv.al Company.

-Mr. Henkle was married, in Farmington. W.ashingtoji. in .Inly. 1K9".J. to Miss
F.va Scott, a native of Kansas and a daughter of .Inhii .1. .ind .Vddic M. (Hands)
Scott, till- f.ithi-r being a native of Can.ada and the mother having lucn born in
Kentueky. To this union three daughters were born, Oencvieve, Irene and Lucille.
Mr. Henkle is affiliated with the rejjublican j)arty and in a quiet wav takes con-
siderable interest in politics. He has been city clerk five terms, a member of the
school bo.ard eight years and clerk of that board for seven years. He is an active

350 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

member of the Odd Fellows lodge, in which he has occupied all of the chairs, and
in his church affiliations is a member of the Congregational churcli, of which he is
a trustee and in the activities of which he takes active part.

Having for over twenty years been a participant in the business life and inter-
ests of Tekoa and also having taken an active interest in educational and municipal
affairs, Mr. Henkle has become exceedingly well known in Tekoa and community.
He has succeeded in building up a fine business, which is being conducted under his
management, and in all his dealings he is recognized as being entirely just and
equitable. His cordiality of manner has gained for him an unusually large circle of
intimate personal friends and there are probably few people in Whitman county
who are held in higher esteem than he. He has succeeded on account of the close
attention which he has given to his business, his integrity, which is apparent at all
times, liis economical habits and the general fitness whicii his earlier experiences have
giviii him for the line which he is now following.

ALFRED B. WILLARD.

In tlie great northwest there are large numbers of successful business men who
today are affluent and highly respected and useful citizens who have attained their
present estate solely through their own efforts and by their habits of industry, econ-
omy and well directed energies in business. Notably among this class is Alfred B.
Willard, banker, farmer and former hardware mercliant of Tekoa. Whitman county.
He was born in Boone county. Illinois, August 19, 1852. the son of Henry R. and
Celestia (Morse) Willard. both natives of the state of New York.

In the public schools of Illinois Alfred B. Willard received his early education.
He assisted his father in the work of the farm until IST'i when, the lure of the west
attracting him, he set out for the Pacific coast and settled in California. During his
early years in the far west he engaged in the freighting business during tile sum-
mer months while in the fall and winter seasons he followed agricultural pursuits.
In October, 1878. he removed to Wliitman county. Washington, where he took up
three Inmdred and twenty acres of government land about one and one-lialf miles
south of wliere Tekoa now stands. One half of this land lie took up under the
homestead act and the other lialf under the timber culture act. He worked hard
for several years getting his farm under a good state of cultivation and making the
necessary improvements. He also increased his holdings until he owned four hun-
dred and eiglity acres. In 189.'? crops were a failure — a disastrous blow to Mr.
Willard — but in the following year crops were good and prices passable for that
period of almost universal depression throughout the country, which removed much
of iiis discouragement of the year before. He continued farming diligently and in
a well directed way until 1897. when he removed to Tekoa and engaged in the hard-
ware business in partnership witli C. F. Kay, the firm name being Kay & Willard.
In 1899 he retired from active life to look after his farming interests whicli have
now grown to include seventeen hmidred and sixty acres of land. Mr. Willard is
the president and also a stockholder and director of the Citizens State Bank of
Tekoa and likewise of the Farmers' Union Mill & Cirain Company, and a stockholder
and one of the organizers of the Tekoa Creamery Company.

SPOKANE AND THE INJ.ANU EMl'IUE 351

In 1899, at Portage, Wisconsin, Mr. Willurd was married to Miss Sarah M. Mt-
Lann, a daughter of James and Sarali (Curtis) MeLaren, natives of New York
and Canada respectively. In his political affiliation Mr. Willard is a republican.
He has served as school director for several terms and was one of the county com-
missioners from 1898 to 1901-, and he has also been a member of the city council of
Tekoa. Tlie long and active business life of Alfred B. Willard, together with his
fairness in business dealings, his strict integrity and the capable manner in which
ill- lias liandled all his business affairs have made liim easily one of the most popu-
lar and valued citizens of tile city and county where he resides. Because of the
success which he lias .leliieved through his own unaided efforts and because of his
rise to tile ])laee in tile community whieii he now enjoys he easily takes high rank
among the prosperous, respected and eminent citizens of tile great state of Wash-
ington.

CHARLES WESLEY WALTON. Sr.

Cliarles Wesley Walton w.is liorn in Iowa, October 18, 1841-, a son of .Josiiiia
.1. and .Ann (MeNab) Walton, botli natives of Kiiitueky, who at the early jjcriod
of 1819 crossed the plains with ox teams to the I'.ieitie coast, settling in California.
This journey was attended with tin- usual series of li.irdsiiips and prix .itions cdid-
nion to the lot of jiioneers. Charles W. Walton, who w;is but five years old at the
time of the remov.al of the family, attended the public schools in the (ioldeii state
until the time when bis ))arents went to Oregon in 18.V^. aiui in that state lu com-
pleted bis education.

In 18()1- he took up the business of mining, wliieli lie followed tor three years,
and then went to f.arming on his own account in Lane eounty. Oregon, on one
liundred and si.\ty acres of land. There he remained until 1879, when be re-
moved to Rosalia, Washington, renting twenty-ftmr .leres one mile south of the
town which he operated until 1880, when he wi iit to Albany. Oregon, where he
clerked in a store throughr)ut the s|)ring of that year. He then returned to Rosalia,
taking up a government homestead of (Uie hundred and sixty acres of land four
and a half miles northwest of the town. There be took u|) his abode, exci|)t .it
such times as he was engaged in elerking in Cheney .'ind .Spok.ine. particularly dur-
ing the first year that he lived on the homestead. In tiiis way he aeeuinulated ad-
ditional funds for till development of his claim. He contiinu d his residence there-
on until 1886, when be secured a title from the government to this land which he
then sold and removed to Rosalia, where he embarked in the grocery business.
After conducting this enterprise for a time he disposed of it and bought one hun-
dred and sixty acres three miles south of the city. There he lived until 1888,
wlien once more he returned to Rosalia and took charge of the business of the
Tacoma Grain Com|)any and conducted that enterprise until he became interested
in the Seattle Grain Company, with which he is still identified as agent, not only
at Oakesdale but also at Fallon. McCoy and Belmont. He still owns his home in
Spokane, where his family reside in order that the children may li.ave the benefit
of the school facilities there.

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Mr. Walton was married, on the 2d of April, 1866, to Miss Susie L. Gregg,
who is a native of Illinois and a daughter of Andrew J. and Dorotlw (Baker)
Gregg, who were born in Illinois and Kentucky respectively. To this union have
been born seven children, namely: Lena Louise, who died when eleven years of
age; George P., who is married and has three sons; Mabel, who wedded J. M.
Hone and has one son and one daughter; Frank D., deceased; Fred B., who is
married and has one son; Charles W., Jr.; and Chester E., who is married and
has one daughter. The surviving members are all residents of Spokane.

In his political allegiance Mr. Walton is a democrat and was for many years
marshal and constable of Rosalia. He is a member of the Christian church in
which he is serving as elder and he takes an active interest in the affairs of that
denomination. Mr. Walton is among the better class of citizens of Whitman
county, where he has a very large circle of friends and wlicre lie is universally
respected and held in higli esteem.

J. FRANKLIN McCROSKEY.

Public spirit, strict attention to business and general success along all lines
of endeavor undertaken, eliaraeterize the career of J. Franklin McCroskey, who
though operating a farm of six liundred and forty acres of land in the vicinity
of the town is a resident of Oakesdale. He was horn in Monroe county, Tennes-
.sce, January 9, 1860, a son of J. P. T. and Mary M. (Gallagher) McCroskey, both
natives of Tennessee. His boyliood days were spent on the farm ■ and in the
Glenloch Mills, and he received a fair education, attending tlie common and high
schools of the county until May, 1879. At that time the parents came west to
California and in July of the same year moved to what is known as Tennessee
Flat, ^\^ntman county, Washington, where the father took up a homestead and
also a claim under the timber culture laws, and there J. Franklin McCroskey re-
mained, assisting his father until after lie had obtained titles to his land from the
United States government. In 1880 the son began working on the Northern Pacific
Railroad and was also identified with the Oregon Railway & Navigation Com-
jiany, being thus employed until 1881. During this period, however, in 1882, he
filed on a one hundred .ind sixty acre homestead three miles northwest of Oakes-
dale and after maintaining his residence there and meeting tiie other requirements
secured title to this land from the government. He continued increasing his hold-
ings by purchase until he had six hundred and forty acres, and still owns and
operates four hundred and eighty acres, most of which is in a high state of culti-
vation and is equipped with many modern improvements. He has been con-
nected with the Oakesdale State Bank as a stockholder and has been active in
business and other circles in Whitman county for many years.

In Olympia, Washington, on the 25th of December, 1899, Mr. McCroskey was
united in marriage to ]\Iiss Virginia A. Bushnell, a native of Missouri and a daugh-
ter of Emanuel and Mary (Watson) Bushnell. To them have been born two chil-
dren, Keith Bushnell and Franklin. In his fraternal relations Mr. McCroskey is
affiliated with the Farmers Union and the United Artisans. He is a democrat in
his political faith and is at present a member of the city council of Oakesdale.

SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE 353

III- li.is long bicii activt' in tducational matters, having been a member of the
hihodi bo.iril abimt twelve years. He is also affiliated with the Methodist Episco-
pal church, ot whicli he and his wife are active supporters and earnest in tiieir
cooperation to make that liody effective for good in the community.

Possessing the sterling (jualities of industry, economy and business acumen,
together with a lively interest in civic, fr.iterual, educational and church att'.iirs,
Mr. .MeCroskev has long been recognized as a conspicuous and valuable citizen
of Oakesd.ile and Whitman comity. He has .-i large number of friends and witli
his genial demeanor, iiis warm-heartedness and his good-fcllowsiiip i.s a favorite
witli the circle in which he moves.

W II [ l.\M .\ MCHOLLS.

William A. Niclioils. pre sidint of tiu- Big Hrii(i Transit Comp.-uiy. is tin.-uieing
and .advancing a project for r.iilro.id building and the development of w.ater power
along the Spokane river. He has financed m.iny business propositions which have
hcconie valuable factors in the upbuilding of the northwest, his keen insight en-
.abling him to see and utilize opportunities which men of less broad vision do not
gr.isp. He was born at Beatrice, Nebraska, June IJ, 1878, a son of William D.
and .\da L. (Pellett) Nicholls, of that city, who removed to Spokane in 189t.
The f.imily numbered four sons and five daughters, namely: Walter J., who is in
the brokerage business in Spokane; Leigh, a real-estate dealer in Eugene, Oregon;
(iilmorc, of Eugene; Clara, the wife of Henry Swan, of Spokane; Marjorie, who
married Wilbur Wester, of Seattle; Mona, wlio makes her home in this city;
William A., of this review; and two wiio died in childhood.

William A. Nicholls began his education in tin- pri\;ite schools of the e.ist and
continued his course after coming to Spokane, being graduated from the high
school here in 1896. The mining and general brokerage business attracted him and
lie has handled the sale of large mining properties all through the northwest, winning
substantial success in lliit lim . He li.is been ;i close student of the mineral re-
sources of the country, his e.ireful investig.ition leading to judicious investments
which have brought him gratifying prosjierity. He organized the National Cop-
per .Mine Company, the Nepsic Mining Company and the Nicholls Investment
Company, which conducted a large real-estate, fire, accident and safety deposit
vault business. Recently, however, Mr. Nicholls has disposed of his interests in
the last named com])any to the Washington Trust Company and is now giving his
attention to the interests of the liig Heiid Transit Company of which he is presi-
dent. This eomiiany h.is well foriiiulated jil.ans which it is r.ipidly ])utting into
execution, each day witnessing a stej) in .idvance of what had been accomplished
in the previous day. The company now h.as its survey all made to follow the Spo-
kane river from here to the junction of the Columbia, h.aving :i terminal site at
Ibis point. They .-ilso have a right from the government to develoj) the water
power here and .-ire pushing forward their project to completion. Mr. Nicholls
is notably proniiit. energetic and reliable and has in large measure the ()U.ality of
common sense. He b.-is never been actively identified with jiolitics .although be
li.-is .always given bis siii)|)cirt to the rejiublicin )i.irty since .-ige conferred upon

354 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

him the right of franchise. He has preferred to give his attention to business and
public affairs of another cjiaracter and is a charter member of the Spokane Stock
Exchange which was organized in 1896.

Fraternally Mr. Nicholls is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of
Elks, his membership being in Lodge No. '228. He is a life member of the Spo-
kane Amateur Athletic Club, belongs also to the Spokane Club and to the Spokane
Country Club. It would be difficult to forecast his future but it is well known
that he never regards any position as final. With the accomplishment of a given
purpose he starts out for still larger achievements and the project which he has
undertaken will undoubtedly in time prove a valuable asset -in the work of devel-
oping the northwest.

FREDERICK CONRAD ROBERTSON.

Frederick Conrad Robertson, the subject of this sketch, was born in Livings-
ton, Paris, Louisiana, February 1'2, 1865. His father was Edward White Robert-
sen and his mother's maiden name Mary Jane Pope. His fatlier was a prominent
southern lawyer and statesman and served in the Mexican war, and in the Civil
war as a Confederate, being colonel in the siege of Vicksburg. He served from
1876 until 1886 as a member of congress and upon his death was succeeded by his
son, S. M. Robertson, who served until 1906.

Mr. Robertson was educated at the Louisiana State University, leaving in his
senior year and graduated from the Georgetown Law School at Washington, D.
C, in 1889. He came immediately to the state of Washington and settled at Port
Townsend and later at Tacoma. He served as assistant United States attorney
from 1891 to 1897 doing nnicli trial work for the United States. He moved to
Spokane in 1897 and has since continuously resided there. From 1899 until 1902
he was employed as attorney for the Western ^liners and defended all of tliem
who were incarcerated in the "Bull Pen" and afterward tried in the Idaho courts.
He afterward went to Washington and represented the miners before the con-
gressional investigation called at their instance before the military committee of
the house of representatives, which resulted in the ending of martial law in the
Coeur d'Alenes and the release of the remaining incarcerated miners who had
been held in the martial prison of "Bull Pen" ,at Wardner, Idaho, some one thou-
sand five hundred miners being so incarcerated. Mr. Robertson's constant con-
tention was that martial law and the holding of men by martial order under such
conditions was unconstitutional ;ind unlawful, wlien tlie courts are in the unob-
structed exercise of their jurisdiction and can administer civil remedies. His
views were, in the end, accepted and martial control of the Coeur d'Alenes was
brought to an end by order of President McKinley.

Mr. Robertson has been active in the legal profession, his practice extending
into Oregon, Idaho and Washington in which states he has a large acquaintance.
He has taken part in many of the most important trials in Eastern Washington
and Idaho. Mr. Robertson has been a continual advocate of the ownership of
public utilities by municipalities and has been prominent in the democratic party
since his advent into the state. He was a nominee for congress in 1908, but was
defeated with the balance of the state ticket.

Fi;i:in:iMC!<; c. kohkim'son

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SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE ^57

Mr. Kolurtson is tlic f.itlur ot two sons. Stiplun. of tin age of cigliti-cii : and
I'rcd. of tllf agf of scviiittin. Hi- lias a (iailgiitir, Liicilc of tlic age of tliirticii,
1)V liis first wifi-. who was Miss Anulia Del. ion and who ilii<l in I'.IOI. In 1!H)!) hr
was again niarriid to Miss Marie Twist.

.Mr. Kolurtson has lucn fri(in( ntly i niploy<(l in labor disputts as the attormy
of local and national unions.

I.ori.'^ I.AI AYETTK HINT.

Louis Lafa\ittc Hunt is intcristcd in various liusincss projcfts in .Spokane. lie
wa.s born in Nashville. Tennes.see, July '20, 1869, .and is .i son of Ilaniliiu T. arid
.lennie C. (dardner) Hunt, both of whom are of Knglish deseent. The Hunt lani-
ilv, however, was founded in .\nieriea in C'oloni.il d.iys .and w.is represented in the
Revolutionary w;ir. H.andine T. Hunt w.is Imrn in tli( slat.' of New York .ind when
voung aceoni|)anied Ins i).ir<nts on their removal from Teiniessee to Wisconsin.
Following his removal to the middle west he was postmaster ,it Hortonville, Wis-
consin, for .seventeen years. He there engagi-d in f.irniing .and .also conducted a
fire insurance business for thirty years. He served .as .a soldier of the Civil war
for .about four years, becoming first liiutenant of the Third Wisconsin Light Ar-
tillery. His l.ist days were spent in K<llogg. Id.alio. win re Ik died .Inly '27. 1909.
His wife, who died in 1881. also represented .in old f.imily tli.it sent some of its
members to the front in the war for inde))en(ienee. Her f.ither enlisted ;is ,a soldier
of the Confederate .army .and was killed .at the battle of Cliiek.am.iug.a.

Louis L. Hunt is the only surviving Hiieiii1«-r of his f.imily. his sister having
died at the age of seven years. He was educated in the eonmion and high schools
and a business college of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and in tin .St.ate Noriii.il .School. He
w.as onlv twelve years of age when he left home and went to .Milwaukee. Wiscon-
sin, and the following year made his way to Chicago where he rem.aindi for two
rears. He was afterward at El Paso, Texa.s, and secured <iiiployiiieiit with the .iX
Cattle Company as ranch hand .and cowboy. .Subseipieiitly he returned to New Or-
leans .and afterward went to Hiiffalo, New York; ^\',ashingtoll. I). C.: I'hil.adiliihi.a.
Cincinnati and Chicago, workint; in those cities on the liulfalo & Erie R.ailro.ad, .and
also making the run out of Chicago to Milwaukee as a newsboy. While residing in
Chicago he traveled with the W. W. Cole Circus for two seasons, being upon the
road from 1882 until l«St. visiting all states cast of the Mississip])i. In Ibe spring
of 188.') he returned to Chicago and entered the employ of the Wisconsin Central
Railroad as b.aggage man and expressman for the American Ex|)ress Company. In
the fall of 188.'; he removed to .Marquette, Michigan, where he entered the service
of tile Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad. After .a short time, however, he
locat<-d at Clintonville. Wisconsin, where he w.as em|)loyed by the Chicago & North-
western R.ailro.ad Com|)any and later he went to Duliitli. Minnesota, and thence to

Brainard, where he niadr bis 1 k during the winter of 188(5, being emjiloyed as a

brakeman and condiietor on the Northern P.aeifie R.ailro.ad.

On the .')tli of -May. IK87. .Mr. Hunt .irri\((l in .Spok.ane but soon returned east
as far as Missoula, .Montan.a. and worked for the Northern P.aeifie R.ailroad Com-
))anv for two vears .and fivi- months. He then ingaged in mining in and ne.ar Mon-

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tana and Idaho for two _vears. He also was employed at Butte in connection with
the liquor business and in 1892 returned to Missoula where he engaged in business
until 1899. In 1900 he formed a partnership with George M. Cosgrove and con-
ducted business at No. 1 1 1 Howard street under the firm name of Cosgrove &
Company. For five years he conducted a large cafe in Spokane but in 1905 sold
out and went to Seattle where he remained for a short time. After returning to
this city he did not again engage in business until 190G, when he opened an estab-
lishment in the Paulsen building where he is now located. He secured the Paulsen
lease and opened business there on the 2'2d of June. He has the finest bar in the
northwest and the best trade in the city. He is also interested in the Surprise Min-
ing Companj' of Pine Creek, near Kellogg, Idaho, conceded to be one of the best
properties in that district. He is a stockholder in the Spokane Ta.\ieab Company
and in the Farmer Jones Mining Company of Priest River, the property of which
is under development and by government inspectors conceded to be one of the com-
ing gold mines of Washington. He has alwa3^s been much interested in racing, has
driven many races and was interested with Mr. Cosgrove in the race-track conces-
sion from 1903 until 1907. He is also the sole proprietor of a wholesale and retail
liquor house at the corner of Second and Stevens streets.

t)n the 2.5th of December, 1901, Mr. Hunt was married to Miss Charlotte Louise
Planning, a daughter of Mr. Manning, of Minnesota, now deceased. She is a sister
of Thomas J. Manning, superintendent of carriers of the Spokane postoffice, and
of James Manning, who has charge of the mailing department of the postoffice at
Minneapolis. Mr. Hunt owns a beautiful home at No. 2026 Manito place, facing
the park, and also a fine residence on Newman Lake and other property there,
where he keeps a launcli and steel boats. In politics he was formerly a democrat
but now gives his supjjort to the republican party. He iias been active in political
work, has served as a delegate to county conventions in Missoula and Spokane and
many installed office holders are indebted to Mr. Hunt for their success. Frater-
nally he is connected witli the Elks Lodge, No. 228. with the Knights of Pythias,
the Spokane Athletic Club, the Inland Club, the Enakops and the Chamber of Com-
merce. He has greatly increased liis business activities and interests and now has
many good dividend-bearing business projects.

SAMUEL W. ANDERSON.

Samuel W. Anderson is an independent grocer of Spokane, who has met with
success in mercantile lines and is branching out largely into other fields as one of
the factors in the establishment and control of an immense plant for the manu-
facture of white lead, chrome lead, and iron and zinc paint pigments.

Born in Michigan on the 19th of December, 1861, Samuel W. Anderson is de-
scended from a prominent Scottish family and his father, James Anderson, now
living in Spokane at the ripe old age of eighty-six years, was born in the city of
Glasgow, whence he came to America at the age of twelve, it requiring at that
time three months to complete the voyage across the Atlantic. He has a brother
two years his senior who is still living in Canada. James Anderson wedded Patience
Peaslee, who was born in Michigan and was of English lineage, although the fam-

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ilv w.is early ist.ihlisliid on Aiiifricaii soil atui sint its ri|iresentativcs ti) t!i<- Irimt
ill till Ktvoliitioiiarv war. Mrs. Atultrson passed away about 189'2, survived tiy
lur liusbaiul and three children, of whom .Monroe is now a farmer of Alberta,
Canada, while tlie d.iufiliter is .Mr. 1'.. I'.. Mayer, whose husband is a ritired
farmer of Spokane.

In the graded and high schools of .\Iieliigan. .'^anull■l W. .Vndi rson pursued bis
education and entered business life as clerk in the mercintile cstablislunenl of
Koberts & Ueach :it Lapeer, Michig.m. He afterw.ard s])ent five years in the em-
ploy of J. Armstrong, a general merchant, and on the ex))iration of that period be-
came connected with the wholesale dry-goods house of A. Krolick & Comi)any of
Detroit. Michigan, h;iving charge of the dress-goods de|)artment. He w.is after-
w.ird with H.irncs, Ilcngerer & Company, wholesale dry-goods merchants of Buf-
falo, .and in the Interest of that house traveled through the eriilr,il jiarl of .\liehigan
for three years.

Lollowing the ;irriv;il of Mr. .Viulrrson in .Spokane, in I8!)(). he engaged in
various occupations, was connected with commission houses and tr.iveled .ill over the
west, visiting Denver, S.alt Lake City, Seattle ;ind Portl.and. K\entu.illy he estab-
lished a permanent residence in Spokane and embarked in the grocery business,
opening the Eagle Cash Grocery Store in 189t. In this business he has since con-
tiinied, his location being at Xo. 9'27 Sjjrague avenue. He has not confined his at-
tention and energies to ;i strict line of trade but has extended his efi'orts into other
fields which have been equally important as factors in promoting the business ac-
tivity and conse(|Uent development and |)rosperity of the city .ind the northwest .iiid
is interested to a considerable extent in city property in .Spokane and owns one
thousand acres of fine wheat Kind in southern Alberta, C.m.ula.

In 1896 .Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss Carrie M. Hetts, of
Detroit. Michigan, a d.aughter of Valentine Hetts, who was a wholesale siioe mcr-
eli.int of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are now ])arents of three children,
Hern.adine, Edwin .and Katherine. Mr. Anderson is a re|)ublican in his political
convictions. He belongs to the Elks lodge of Spokane, to the Knigiits of Pythias
.incl to the Inland Club. His friends, and they arc many, find him a social, genial
gentbiii.in whose nnfiigiied cordiality is the scnirce of iiis pi)]nil.irity.

W ll.l.l.\.\l .\I.\KSHAI.1. t ll.^.MHKKS.

William Marshall Cliambers, the well known grain niercliant of Pullman, Whit-
in.in county, Washington, was born in Benton county, Oregon, Xovember iH. 18t8,
his p.irents. being Uol.ind aiul Lovisa (King) Ch.ambers, the father a native of Illi-
nois .ind the motlier of low.i. Roland Chambers with his f.amily crossed the
gre.it phiins in 18 It with .-m ox team from low.a, joining one of tin- first big trains
which h.id about th.it time begun crossing the great .\nieriean |)rairies. On reach-
ing the Pacific shijie h( setlliil in Henton comity. ()regon. ••ind it w.-is tlii-re tiiat
the boyhood d.ays of the son, Wiili.im M.arsh.all Ch.imbers, were spent, .ind there
In- .attended the district schools, acquiring a good common-school education. It
was .also in th.it plaei th.it he receivid iiis first tr.iining in f/irm work on lln
homeste;id of his f.illic r. In I.S70 hi' lieg.in .i course of study in the I'hiloiii.ilh

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College of Benton county, and in 1873, iiaving completed the course, laid aside
his text-books to enter the employ of tlie government on the Siletz Indian reserva-
tion as clerk. There he remained until 1877, when he began working on the
Cascade locks, being employed by the original contractors, Piatt, Chambers, !Mc-
Bean & Company as bookeeper. In 1879 he reentered the service in the em-
plov of the government, this time occupying the position of chief clerk of the
Cascade locks, and remained in that position until 1881. In that year he re-
moved to Moscow where he became bookkeeper for W. J. McConnell & Company,
who were dealers in general merchandise. He remained in that position until
1885, when he removed to Pullman where as one of the partners of McConnell,
Chambers & Company he engaged in the general merchandising business. This
relationship continued until 1893, in which year as result of the hard times and
the general depression all over the country and especially the northwest the busi-
ness was closed out. Mr. Cliambers subsequently engaged in the grain business,
first under the firm name of Chambers, Price & Company and tlien under his own
name. During his business career he has been interested in the ownership of lands
in the Palouse country, of which interests, however, he has now mostly disposed.
Mr. Chambers gives his political support to the republican party but he has
never been an office seeker and iias only taken a moderate intere.st in politics. He
is a charter member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 249,
of ^Moscow, and he belongs also to the Pullman Club. The business experiences of
Mr. Chambers have been wide in scope and his undertakings of benefit to the
communities in which he has resided. He has always been regarded as a splendid
citizen and has taken an active interest in the welfare of Pullman and assisted to
the extent of his ability, which has been considerable, in the upbuilding of Whit-
man county. He has great faith in the northwest, a country in which he sees
boundless opportunities. He has a very large circle of close personal and busi-
ness friends who have always regarded liim with tlie highest respect and esteem.

WILL G. GRAVES.

Will G. Graves, a Spokane lawyer of ability and iirominence, has had the
distinction of having been one of only three democratic members of the Washington
senate, in which he served from 1903 to 1911. and wiiile this precluded any jjos-
sibility of the passage of party measures, it did not prevent liis ready and helpful
cooperation in various projects which looked beyond partisanship to the welfare
of the commonwealtli. His work has indeed been of wortli as a factor in the legis-
lation of the state during the jiast eight years. He is equally well known in the
))ractice of law in S]iokane, where a large clientage lias been accorded him. He
was born May 18, 1866, and is the youngest of the four sons of John J. and Or-
rilla Landon (Berry) Graves. The ancestral records sliow that the Graves family
were among the leading colonial families of Virginia, the first representative of
the name in America being Captain Thomas Graves, who arrived at Jamestown
as a passenger on the William and !Mary, which was the second ship to make the
voyage, arriving in 1608, the year following the establishment of the Jamestown
colony. He became a prominent and influential citizen and his name appears on

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,1 iiMiminunt irtctid to loimneinorate the assumblinj; tlit- first Virginia house of
Imrgcssts that convtrud at Jami-stown in June, 1(519, lie being one of the raem-
liers of that body. Representatives of the name continued to reside in Accoinac
county, Virginia, until after the United States had won her independence. Then
the great-grand fatlier of Will G. CIraves removed to Boone county, Kentucky,
wiure he located on a land grant given iiiui in recognition of services wiiicii lie
had rendered to the Canadian government. It was in his iionor that Graves
eoiintv. Kentuekv. w;is named. His son was Major Reuben (iraves, a soldier of
tli<- War of 181'J. who held the rank of major in Colonel .lohnson's regiment in
tli<- eainpaign against tin liKli-uis. of wliieli tin- battle of Tipiiecanoe was the
chief feature. On that occasion he secured the tonialiawk of the famous Indian
chief, Teeuniseii. Jind it still remains a cherished iuirloom in tile f.iiiiily to this
day. He was likewise a distinguished officer of the Mexican war. He continued
to reside in Kentucky until, wishing to get away from what he regarded as the
l)aneful inHueiices of sl.iviry. he removed with his family to Illinois .after freeing
his slaves and disi)osing of his propc rty in Kentucky. The journey w;is made
witli a ear.ivan composed of si.xteen families .and they founded the town of !^t.
.\larvs. in Hancock county.

His son, .John ,1. Graves, w.as born October IS. IS 19. .it tlu old iioniestead.
on the land which his grandfather had received as a grant from tin- govermnent.
He went with his f.amily to Illinois .and. devoting his life to .igricultiir.il pursuits,
became one of the large landowners of that [i.art of tiic state .and a helpful factor
III its development and ))rogress. He subscribed liberally to the stock of the
Murlington r.iilroad .and with his neighbors assisted in building tii.it section of the
line wilicil extends from Galesburg to Quincy. He married Orrilla l.aiidoii iii rry.
a re|)resent.ative of one of the old New England families, her father ii.iving been
Dr. .lonathan Herry. of Cirand Isle. N'ermoiit, wlio was chief surgeon on the
.\merican flagsiiip at tiie ii.ittli- of I'lattsliurg. in the War of 181'2.

Will G. CJraves spent the first t weiity-tiiree years of ills life in the state of
ills nativity and liis exiieriences and .advantages were those whicii usually fall to
tlie lot of the farmer boy. .\s iiis fatiier was in very comfortable finaiieial circum-
stances he was enaliled to pursue his education beyond the point of tile public
seiiools and thus become well equipped for life's practical duties. His elder
brothers, Frank H. and .lay P. Graves, came to Spokane in I SSI and 1887, respec-
tively, and liieir favorable reports of the dex i-lopiiig northwest caused Will G. Graves
to make his way to this section of tile country in tlie fall of 1889. .\fter a lirief
stay in Spokane he went to EUensburg .and, devoting his attention to tlie study
of law, was admitted to tlie bar in \H9'2. Kor four years he practiced at that
place but in tile sjiring of 1896 returned to Spokane, where he formed a partner-
sliip with iiis brotiier, Frank H. Graves, a business association which is still main-
tained, tile firm having from tiie first oeeu|)ied a creditable and enviable position
.among the jiractitioiiers of tiie city. His business lias constantly increas<-d in
volume and importance .and iie seems at liome in .ill dep.artments of tiie l.aw. prov-
ing a strong advocate and a safe counselor.

.Vside from his profession his most imporl.uil puiilic work li.as iieen in the
Held of legislation. .Something of his personal popularity and the confidence re-
posed in Iiim are indicated in tiie fact tliat in 1902, in a strong re])ublican district
— the sixth — he was elected, a democratic nominee, to the state senate and in 1906

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lie was reelected, becoming one of tliree democratic members of that body in 1910.
During the first two sessions of his service he was chairman of tlie committee on
constitution and constitutional revision, and later was made chairman of the
judiciary committee, in wliich connection he has rendered valuable service to his
state. He is not unknown in business circles qutside of his profession and is
now a trustee of the Spokane and Inland Empire Railroad Company, of the Inter-
national Coal & Coke Company and a director of the Traders National Bank.
In ISQi Mr. Graves was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Feek, a daugh-
ter of Asahel Feek, of Seattle, and they have one surviving child, a son, Paul
Hyde Graves. Identified with Spokane and the Inland Empire for twenty-two
years. Will G. Graves has long since established his position as one of the prom-
inent lawyers and representative citizens who, taking up the work begun by the
pioneers, has builded ujjon the foundation which the pioneers laid an imposing
superstructure of stability and worth that is keeping Washington abreast in all
the different lines of progress and improvement with the older states of the east.

CHARLES MORRIS MECKLEM.

Charles Morris Mecklem, who is successfully engaged in the drug business
at Palouse, Wliitman county, was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1857,
his parents being Eli and Margaret (Collins) Mecklem, the former a native of
the state of New York and the latter of Ireland.

Charles M. Mecklem attended tlie public schools in Pennsylvania until 1866,
when he was nine years of age. In that year his parents removed to Ohio and
there he continued in the public schools and later became a student at the Hayes-
ville Academj' and afterward in the Mansfield Normal School. In 1876 he
rented a farm and during that same winter took up the profession of school teacli-
ing, which he followed for some time. His father having passed away when he
was nine years of age, the support of the family early devolved upon him. In
the spring of 1880 he came to Washington and located twelve miles southeast of
Colfax, later becoming principal of the Palouse public schools. In 1881 he was
made assistant principal of the Colfax school but in 1882 lie entered G. W. Suther-
land's drug store as an apprentice and remained there until 188.5, receiving in
that year a certificate as a registered pharmacist. He tlien became head clerk in
the Pioneer Drug Store in Colfax. In 1886 he accepted a position as mail clerk
on a railroad but in the fall of the same year was elected county school superin-
tendent. In that year he was the only democrat who was elected in the county, a
fact which shows his popularity among the residents there. In 1889 he moved to
Palouse and established a drug store under the firm name of Mecklem & Ells-
worth and continued under that name until 1903, when he purchased the interest
of Mr. Ellsworth and has since continued in tliat store under the firm name of the
Mecklem Pharmacy. He has been very successful in the financial world and
among his other interests he is a stockholder and a director of the National Bank
of Palouse.

At Spokane, in May, 1891, Mr. ]\Iecklem was married to Miss Mary Babb,
who was born in Iowa, a daughter of John and Margaret Babb. To Mr. and Mrs.

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Mccklcm have bt-tii horn two dauglittrs. Qucvfiiiic and Zclva, botli of wlioni arc
student!) in the Washington State College. In his political relations -Mr. Meckleui
is a democrat and he has ever taken an active interest in local party measures.
He is greatly interested in educational work as evinced by the oHices he has held,
having been county school superintendent in 1886 and school director for
several terms. Fraternally he belongs to the Masons, having filled all tin-
chairs in the local lodge, and he also belongs to Pullman Chapter, No. 31, R. A.
^I. He is likewise ideiitirtcd with the Independent Order of Odd I'ellows, hav-
ing filled all the chairs in his lodge, .ind is a member of the Encampment, also the
l.ist represeiit;itive to the Grand Lodge of the st.ite of Washington. He is identi-
fied with the Woodmen of the World and with the Improved Order of Red .Miii.
-Vlso socially he is a member of thi I'llduse Business Men's Association. Mr.
.Mecklem's success in the business world is the result of lionest endeavor and dis-
criminating foresight in his business relations. He has made an lionorable record
and is recognized as one of the leading citizens of Whitman county.

JOHN A IIF.NHY.

.Idlm .\. lliiiry, the extent ;ind iiii|)()rt.'inee of wIiom- business interests iii.ikr
liii]] DMi- (if the jjroniinent real-estate brokers of Spokane, is now operating uiidi r
tlic tiriii ii.inic of .1. \. Henry & Coni])any. He was born in Eureka, Humboldt
lounty, C.ilifornia, on the iiiid of Oetohir, 187(). his ])arents being Francis .md
I'hoebe (Davis) Henry. The father, who is of Irish (liscent. w.is born in New
Brunswick, C.inada, in 18:27. He was one of the ))i(iiHir lunibernien of I hnn-
biildt county, and his death occurred in 1907. Tile mother, who is of Englisli de-
scent, was also born in New Rrunswiek. and is .it iirescnt living in I'.ureka, Cali-
fornia. She h.as one lirotiier. (jeorge L. Davis, who is .i prominent banker ;ind
lumberman of Hoquiam, Washington. To Mr. and Mrs. Henry six ciiildreti were
born; Hiram, George and Wellington, all of whom .ire living in Humboldt county;
John A., of Spokane; Mrs. Margaret tietehill of H.iyside. Californi.i ; .md .Mrs.
Alfretta Rice, of .S.an Diego. California.

.lohn .\. Henry acquired his education in tin- piihlie ,iiid high schools of Kiirrk.i.
aiul Later took a course in a business college. After his graduation from the l.ittir
institution he accepted ,i )}osition as private secretary to E. G. Eames, gencr.il
manager of the Puget Mill Company remaining there two years at the end of wliicli
time he entend the enii)loy as secret.iry of the Grays Harbor Lumber Coiiip.iiiy .
an organiz.ation which had been brought .about by his uncle who h.ad erected .i
Hilll ;it Grays H.-irbor, Washington. After Mr. Henry had oceiipiid that position
lor some time, the firm having changed h.inds, he became connected with the luiii-
ber interests at Enrek.i as .assist.ant secretary of the Lumber .Vssoei.ition for four
years. In !!)()(! In- lift tli.it city .and went to the .S.in I r.ineiseii olhee ininiedi.itel v
after the rem.irk.ible e.artluiu.ike in th.at city. He reiii.iined there one year before
coming to .Spok.iiie .and becoming ,1. L. Drmiiluller s priv.iti' seeretarv, .and si-eri-
l.ary .and tre.asunr of iii.iny companies with whieli Mr. I )ruiiiliilhr w.is eoniieelid.
.among these being the .'^.md Point W.ater \' Light Comp.iny. of which .Mr. Dnnii
heller is president .and ])rinei)i.il owner. .Much of the res]}onsibility of this org.in-

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ization fell upon ]Mr. Henry's shoulders, and the success which was theirs was due
to a large degree to his ability. Mr. Henry was affiliated with Mr. Druinheller
from 1907 to 1909, and lie looks upon these two years as one of the most success-
ful and profitable periods of his business career. Subsequently he engaged inde-
pendently in the real-estate business and is at present carrying on a general real-
estate, rental and insurance business. He is agent for the Scott-Robertson prop-
erty, consisting of the Idaho and Chemical buildings located on Sprague avenue
between Wall and Howard streets. He deals in both inside and outside property,
buying and selling, and is today one of the most prominent real-estate brokers in
Spokane.

Mr. Henry was a member of the Eureka Reserve Naval Militia for three j'ears
but was not called to the Spanish war. They cruised up and down the coast as
auxiliary to the cruiser Badger, during the time that Mr. Henry served as a blue
jacket.

At Kennewick, Washington, on the 29th of .June, 1907, Mr. Henry was mar-
ried to Miss Mabel Haney, a daughter of H. B. Haney, a retired agriculturist now
living in Spokane and one of the pioneers of Kennewick. Mrs. Henry is prom-
inent in musical circles and at the present time is solo soprano at the First Presby-
terian church. Before her marriage she studied in Minneapolis Conservatory and
also at Berkeley, California.

Politically Mr. Henry is a stalwart republican and has at all times been ac-
tively engaged in the interests of his party. He served as secretary of the Young
Men's Republican Club at Eureka, and has been delegate to various county con-
ventions. He holds membership in the Vincent Methodist Episcopal church, Ori-
ental Lodge, No. 7-1, A. F. & A. M. and the Inland Club. He is a shrewd and
keen-.sighted businessman and one who knows real-estate in all its details, and is
able to conduct his business enterprises so that they turn out to his financial
advantage and to the benefit of the city.

KING PRINCE ALLEN.

King Prince Allen, who has been postmaster of Pullman for the past nine years,
was born in Ohio on the 9th of November, 181-1, and is a son of Ira and Rebecca
(Calkins) Allen, both members of old colonial families and natives of Vermont. In
the paternal line he is descended from the same branch of the family as Ethan
Allen, of Revolutionary fame, while his maternal ancestors came to America on
the Mayflower.

The education of King Prince Allen was pursued in the schools of his native
state until IS.'il when he accompanied his people on their removal to Michigan. He
continued his studies there until the '21st of April, 1861, when he enlisted in Com-
pany I, Second Michigan Infantry, under Colonel I. B. Richardson, and went to
the front as a private. He participated in many notable engagements, including
the battle of Fredericksburg, the seven-days' fight at Malvern Hill, and the battles
of Vicksburg, the Wilderness and Spottsylvania, and was slightly wounded on two
occasions. On the 23d of July, 1861', he was discharged at Detroit, Michigan, his
service covering a period of three years and ninety days, having begun his military

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cariir on tin- •2'id of April. 1861. L'pdii his return to civil lifi-, hi- intcrL-d lii.s fath-
tr's bl.icksniitli slio)) wlurc li* Uarni-d the trade. In 1867 together with a brother
lie returned to Ilium r, Miehigian, and there established a shop which they conducted
until 1880. when .Mr. Allen turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. Ho en-
g.iged in farming in .Michigan and the D.ikotas for six years and at the expiration
of that i)eriod took up a quarter section of government land in Dakota which he
cultivated for .i time. Later he resumed his trade, remaining a resident of that
st.ite until 1889, when he came to Pullman .md established a blacksmith shop, con-
ducting the same until M.irch, 190'2, when he disjiosed of iiis business to enter upon
the duties of postmaster, to which office be had been appointed by President Roose-
velt, by whom In- was reapi)ointed to the s.ame office in 1906 and again by President
Taft in 1910. 'i'h.it Mr. .Mien has proven efficient and has discharged his duties
in a manner highly satisfactory to the community at large is manifested by the long
period of his service. He is in every way well qualified for the office, and fulfills
his responsibilities with a rare sense of conscientious obligation to the public.

At Marengo. Michig.m, on the 20tli of October, I86L Mr. Allen was united in
marriage to Miss Susan M. Cierow, a n.itiM of the state of New York ;ind ,i daugh-
ter of S. N. .and Diana (Townsend) Gerow. In the paternal line she is of French
extraction, her father having been born in I'rance. while her mother is descended
from one of the old colonial families of New York. The family of Mr. and Mrs.
.Mien is as follows: Ad.i. wIki niarriid .hulut Tiininas Ncill of Colfax, by whom she
lias two children; ^Vilfn(i. who is also ni.irried and has two children; Dora, the wife
of J. C. Taylor, of D.iwson. North Dakot.i. and the mother of four ciiildren ; Ira
(;.. of .'Seattle, wliii is iii.irriid ,uul has two cliildre'n ;' Carrie, wlm married Henry
Hlancliard. became the mother of one child and has paired away; Delia, who mar-
ried H. L. Oliver, of Oregon, by whom she has had one child; Pay, the wife of R.
M. \an Dorn. of Pullm.in : and Karl P., als'o"of this city.

Mr. •■Vllen is adjutant and (luartenirrtster of AVhitman Post, No. oS, G. A. R.,
and he was senior vice de])artnuiil eoiinn.inder of the dep.irtment of Washington
and Alaska, while in polities Ik is a republican. He is one of the highly esteemed
citizens of Pullman, where he li.is many friends, whose regard he li.is won .ind re-
tained through his personal worth.

HOMER l.KW IS HOUSE.

Homer l.iwis Rouse is one of the well kimwii Imsiiiess nun of (iarfirlii, \\ hit-
man county, who has identified liinist If with the eonnnerei.il interests there, his
labors not only being a source of jjrofit to himself but constituting ;in ilement of
general i)ros))erity. He has lived in \\';ishington for m.-my ye.irs .and h.is been an
interested witness of its growth .and ]>rogress. He was born in (ass county,
Nebraska, on the 'JOth of .M.ay. 187 L and is a son of .lolin .'^. .ind ."s.ir.ili (.Seoggin)
Rouse, natives of low.a and Wisconsin respectively. His gr.-indf.itlnr w;is .John
Rouse, a native .uid |ir(iiiiiiirnt resident of the state of Iowa. His parents removed
to Columbia county. W.ishington, when their son Homer L. w;is but :i child. There
his bovhood and youth were passid. and the public schools ne.-ir Pomeroy .ilVorded
him his educational privileges. The father took a one hundred .and sixty acre

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368 SPOKANE AND THE INLAND EMPIRE

preemption claim south of Pomeroy and upon it operated a sawmill. His son im-
mediately became associated with him in business, and at the age of twelve years
■worked in the woods driving four yoke of cattle. He was thus employed until
1891 when the family removed to Adams county, the father taking up an eighty
acre homestead and one hundred and sixty acres under the timber culture act.
Again Homer L. Rouse aided in his father's agricultural undertakings and was
thus occupied until 1897 when he desired to farm independently. At tiiat time
he took up a one hundred and sixty acre homestead five miles southeast of IJnd,
Adams county, and so profitably did he cultivate this property that within a short
time he had increased his holdings to four hundred and ninety acres. During the
ten years he held this property he was given opportunity to put into practice the
various theories be had formulated while in his father's employ and to try out
many of the modern and scientific agricultural principles. In 1907 he disposed of
his farm and removed to Potlatch, Idaho, where he again engaged in agricultural
pursuits for one year. Subsequently he removed to Garfield and entered the real-
estate business in partnership with C. E. Averill, under the firm name of the Gar-
field Land Company. He is still engaged in real estate and because of his enter-
prising spirit and untiring efforts he has won a success which attests his knowl-
edge of property values and the extent of his patronage.

On the 10th of October, 1898, in Adams county, Mr. Rouse was married to
Miss Ida Richardson, who is a daughter of Amos and Mary (Griffith) Richardson,
natives of Wisconsin and Georgia respectively. To this union two children have
been born. Homer Loraine and Gladys. In political views Mr. Rouse is a demo-
crat and keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day. His relig-
ious faith is indicated by his membership in the Christian church. He is regarded
as a progressive, energetic and prosperous business man, and occupies a very
prominent position in the commercial circles of Ciarfield and vicinity, being fre-
quently consulted on business matters, his advice being always impartial and his
judgment considered sound. He has aided materially in the upbuilding and ad-
vancement of the county and in his private interests has so managed his affairs
that he has made steady and substantial progress, being now numbered among the
men of influence of Garfield.

ROBERT E. M. STRICKLAND.

Robert E. M. Strickland was born at West Chester, Pennsylvania, August 14,
1867, a son of Nimrod .^nd Rose (Gould) Strickland of that city. Mr. Strickland
pursued his early education in the public schools of West Chester. He also at-
tended the classical academy at that place and subsequently took up the reading
of law and was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar on the '2 Ith of October, 1888.
He opened an office in West Chester but thinking that the far west offered better
opportunities to young men, he came to Washing-ton in January, 1889, and since
July of that year he has made Spokane his home. He was first attorney for the
Pennsylvania Mortgage Company, doing business in eastern Washington and
Idaho, and was made manager of the company in 1892 but resigned this position
about the 1st of January, 1898.

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In politics hf is a gold democrat and in 1 892-3 was a nHinlitr of the demo-
cratic state central committee. He has been a delegate to the city, county and
state conventions of his party and was the chairman of the Spokane delegation
which attended the convention in Olynipia in I89'2, when Snively was nominated.
He was appointed by Governor McGraw, the second chief executive of the stale,
as regent of the State University at Seattle, serving out his term from 1893 \nitil
1897. The university building; on the shore of Lake Washington was started and
comjjleted during the time that Mr. Strickland was a Mieniiier of the board of
regents.

For many years he has been secretary and a member of the board of directors
of the Spokane Club and he is also engaged in the real-estate and iirokerage busi-
ness with offices in the Columbia building.

JOHN A. DIX. M. D.

Dr. John A. Dix. practicing successfully in (i.irtiild. is eoniHetid with tliose
whose labors have set the standard for professional services in this city, for in all
of liis connections with the practice of medicine he has held to high ideals and
continually advocated tliat progression which promotes the efficiency of the mem-
bers of the medical fraternity. Born in Ohio, on tin L")tli of July, 18 (■3, he is a
•son of Clark and Clarissie (Clough) Dix. The Dix family traces its ancestry in
.\merica to the Revolutionary times. The paternal grandfather. .lolin Dix, was a
native of Massachusetts but the parents were both born in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Dix jnirsued his early education in the public schools of Ohio. Wiitii he
was nineteen years of age he enlisted as a jjrivate in Company G, Ninety-fifth
Ohio \'olunteers, for service in the Civil war. He was subsecjuently promoted
(o tile jjosition of second sergeant and during his service was incarcerated at Ander-
Minville .■ind other ])risons for nine months. He received his discharge in June,
1865, at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. After he returned home he ag.iin attended
school but in ISOG removed to Iowa, where he worked as a farm hand and w.is en-
gagi-d in teaching. Industrial jnirsuits did not appeal to him and he determined
u|)i>n tile medical profession as his life work. Accordingly he began studying medi-
cine, m:itrieul.iting jit the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was
graduated from that institution in 1871 with the degree of M. D. The same year
he started to pr.ietiec in Iowa hut in 1878 removed to Nilir.iska, where lie folldwid
his profession for tliree ye.irs before t.iking it U|) .'igain in Iowa. In ISSli he re-
moved to (iarficld. W'hitui.in county, W.-ishington, .aiid he lias since that time been
coiitiiuiouslv eng.igid in tin |iraetice of medicine in this city. At the same time
he opened a drug store, wliieh he conducted until l!)ll. He did not regard his
l)rofessional education complete when he left college ;ind has ever reni.iined a
student of the science of medicine and has giviii |)roof of his liro.ul Kariiiiig in his
profession.-il practice. He now has a very ixtensive patron.-ige ;incl innnbers .among
his p.-itients ni;iny of the best people of the city. ,