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HISTORY  OF 

DAKOTA  TERRITORY 

BY 

GEORGE  W.  KINGSBURY 


SOUTH  DAKOTA 

ITS  HISTORY  AND  ITS  PEOPLE 

EDITED  BY 

GEORGE  MARTIN  SMITH,  B.A.,  A.M. 


BIOGRAPHICAL 


ILLUSTRATED 


VOLUME  IV 


CHICAGO 

THE  S.  J.  CLARKE  PUBLISHING  COMPANY 
1915 


TO  NEW  TO 

23470SA 

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TILDEN  FOUNDATIONS 


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BIOGRAPHICAL 


BARTLETT  TRIPP. 


Bartlett  Tripp,  a  native  of  the  state  of  Maine,  was  -born  July  15,  1830,  at  Harmony, 
Somerset  county.  His  early  education  was  obtained  at  the  country  schools  and  at  intervals 
he  engaged  in  teaching.  In  1857  he  entered  Colby  College  at  YVaterville  and  in  the  early 
spring  of  1861,  while  en  route  to  California,  he  visited  a  brother  living  in  Sioux  City,  Iowa, 
and  at  that  time  came  to  southeastern  Dakota  and  was  then  much  impressed  by  the  pos- 
sibilities of  the  country  and  the  opportunities  which  it  offered  to  young  men  with  little 
capital.  Continuing  his  journey  westward  to  Omaha,  he  joined  a  train  of  about  sixty  wagons 
just  leaving  to  cross  the  great  plains,  reaching  Salt  Lake  City  late  in  the  season.  There  he 
taught  school  during  the  winter  and  in  the  spring  went  to  Sacramento,  California,  where  he 
assisted  in  the  survey  of  what  afterward  became  a  part  of  the  great  Central  Pacific  line. 
His  health  becoming  impaired,  he  returned  to  Maine  and  later  entered  the  law  course  at 
Albany,  New  York,  graduating  in  the  class  of  1867.  Among  his  classmates  graduating  at 
the  same  time  was  William  McKinley,  afterward  president  of  the  United  States.  Even 
earlier  they  had  formed  a  friendship  that  continued   throughout   life. 

From  1867  until  1869  Mr.  Tripp  practiced  law  in  Augusta,  Maine,  as  a  member  of  the 
linn  of  Pillsbury  &  Tripp,  but  the  call  of  the  west  was  insistent  and  drew  him  to  the  land 
of  promise.  In  1869  he  returned  to  Dakota,  settling  in  Yankton,  where  he  resumed  the  prac- 
tice of  law,  forming  a  partnership  with  his  elder  brother,  General  William  Tripp,  then  sur- 
veyor general.  The  bar  at  Yankton  was  at  that  time  a  very  able  one,  among  its  members 
being  George  11.  Hand,  Colonel  G.  C.  Moody,  General  William  Tripp,  Asa  Bartlett,  S.  L.  Spink, 
Warren  Cowels  and  James  1).  Boyer.  Bartiett  Tripp  soon  gave  evidence  of  liis  ability  as  a 
lawyer  and  rose  rapidly  to  prominence  as  an  authority  upon  legal  problems.  His  power  as 
a  counselor  and  advocate  won  him  a  liberal  clientage  and  he  became  recognized  as  one  of  the 
foremost  representatives  of  the  South  Dakota  bar.  In  1S73  Mr.  Tripp,  the  junior  member 
of  the  bar,  was  one  of  the  attorneys  for  the  defense  in  the  Wintermute  case,  the  most,  cele- 
brated criminal  trial  of  its  time.  Some  years  later  he  was  associated  witli  Colonel  Moody 
in  the  revision  of  the  code  of  1903,  and  his  name  figured  conspicuously  upon  the  legal  history 
of  the  state. 

ill'.  Tripp  was  twice  married.  In  1863,  at  Garlapd,  Maine,  lie  married  Ellen  M.  Jennings, 
who  died  in  1SS4.  On  the  0th  of  November,  1887,  in  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  at  the  home  of  her 
brother,  United  States  Senator  Cushman  K.  Davis.  Mi.  Tripp  married  Janet  (Davisj  Wash- 
burn, who  survives  him.  Mrs.  Tripp  comes  of  ancestry  honorable  ami  distinguished,  being  a 
lineal  descendant  of  Thomas  Cushman  and  Mary  Allerton,  the  latter  the  last  survivor  of 
the  one  hundred  passengers  who  came  to  America  in  the  Mayflower.  Mis.  Tripp  organized 
and  was  appointed  regent  of  the  Daniel  Newcomb  chapter  of  the  Daughters  of  the  American 
Revolution. 

In  1S83  Bartlett  Trip],  was  elected  president  of  the  first  territorial  constitutional  con- 
vention. As  moie  than  four-fifths  of  the  members  of  that  convention  were  republicans  and 
Mi  Tripp  was  a  democrat,  it  showed  a  remarkable  confidence  in  his  ability.  His  knowl- 
edge of  the  law  well  qualified  him  for  the  onerous  and  responsible  duties  which  devolved  upon 
him  on  this  occasion  and  his  work  was  at  all  times  actuated  by  a  public-spirited  devotion  to 
the  general  good.  In  1885  lie  was  appointed  by  President  Cleveland  as  chief  justice  of  the 
supreme   court    of   Dakota   and    he   proved    himself   the   peer  of   the   ablest    men    who   have   ever 

graced  the  court  of  last   resort.     His  powers  had  gai 1  him  recogniti i-  oi E  the  most 

eminent  lawyers  of  the  northwest  and  his  service  on  the  bench  placed  him  with  the  foremost, 
jurists  of  his  section  of  the  country.  From  L893  until  Is1.)?  he  was  initial  States  minister 
to  Austria-Hungary  and  in  1899  President  McKinley  appointed  him  chairman  of  the  Samoan 
commission   to  settle  difficulties  growing  out   of  the   Berlin   treaty,   involving   England,  Ger- 


6  IIIST(  >UY  OF  S(  > L   111  DAKOTA 

many  and  America.  Judge  Tripp  was  well  equipped  to  deal  with  international  problems  and 
hi^  diplomac}  secured  for  the  United  States  the  island  of  Tutuila  with  absolute  and  inde- 
pendent control  ni  the  harbor  of  Pango-Pango,  where  our  coaling  station,  the  largest  in 
the  world,  is  situated  1  •; 1 1 1  way  between  Hawaii  and  Australia.  Of  this  harbor  Judge  Tripp 
says  in  lii-  book,  My  Trip  to  Samoa,  "The  harbor  can  be  as  easily  defended  as  the  approach 
in  Gibraltar  without  the  expenditure  ol  money  for  fortifications  which  nature  lias  already 
built.  All  that  is  required  is  to  mount  and  man  the  guns."  Mr.  Tripp  was  identified  with 
the  di  velopmenf  of  Dakota  and  up  to  the  time  o)  his  death,  which  occurred  December  8,  1911, 
took  an  active  intrust  in  its  progress,  marking  with  pride  its  evolution  from  early  pioneer 
-mi. lit  inns  through  its  territorial  struggle,  the  attainment  of  statehood,  the  growth  of  min- 
ing, agricultural  and  educational  interests  and  finally  its  marvelous  prosperity,  for  Smith 
Dakota  is  today  the  richest  state  per  capita  in  the  Union. 

Dr.  F.  B.  Gault,  president  of  the  state  University  of  South  Dakota,  in  his  memorial  ad- 
dress, said:  "Judge  Tripp  was  the  highest  type  of  manhood  at  his  own  hearthstone,  upon  the 
bench,  as  a  diplomatic  representative  of  his  country  ami  as  he  stood,  full-orbed  in  scholarship 
and  experience,  in  the  lecture  room  before  his  class  of  young  attorneys.    As  chairman  of  the 

Sai in   commission   lie   was  called  upon   to   meet  unusual   international  complications.     The 

result  is  that  he  added  one  of  the  most  luminous  pages  to  the  brilliant  history  of  American 
diplomacy.  The  stirring  scenes  of  the  Spanish-American  war  and  the  war  in  the  Philippines 
with  all  the  dramatic  incidents  relating  thereto  filled  those  years  so  largely  that  the  public 
mind  did  not.  fully  grasp  the  national  and  international  significance  of  his  statesmanship. 

"For  over  forty  years  . lodge  Tripp  has  been  connected  with  the  judicial  system  of  our 
commonwealth,     The  cases  he  has  tried,  the  decisions  he  has  rendered,  the  opinions  he  has 

delivered  and  his  public  addresses  upon  vi us  occasions  will  be  cited  in  years  to  conic.     His 

influence  as  a  gnat  lawyer  and  as  a  distinguished  jurist  can  never  be  forgotten.  The  history 
nl  the  twn  score  years  and  more  of  Ins  active  life  as  a  citizen  and  public  official  arc  an 
imperishable  part  oi  the  history  of  this  commonwealth.  .  .  .  Verily  a  great  man  dwell 
in  our  midst,  Ills  life  work,  so  monumental,  is  a  part  of  the  enduring  renown  of  our  state. 
His  influence,  extending  to  generations  yet  to  be,  will  constitute  his  perpetual  memorial." 

Bon.  II.  < '.  Preston,  state  senator,  u] the  sam fcasion,  said  in  part:     "While  Judge 

Tripp's  loyalty  and  devotion  were  manifested  in  your  community,  the  home  id'  his  choice, 
yef  withal  In-  did  not  belong  to  you  alone,  lie  was  a  part  and  parcel  of  the  state  and  the 
nation  as  well,  for  every  community  through  the  length  and  breadth  of  our  commonwealth 
claim-  him  as  a  benefactor,  The  history  of  the  territory  and  state,  yet  to  be  written,  will 
he  nplete  with  his  acts.  They  form  a  part  of  the  foundation  upon  which  the  superstructure 
of  our  government  stands.  Our  cnustitutinu.il  and  legislative  acts  constitute  no  small  part 
■  if  hi--  master  mind;  our  judicial  system  ami  the  correct  interpretation  of  our  laws  will  for- 
ever mark  with  distinction  his  wisdom  and  Bound  judgment." 

Mrs.  Tripp  still  retains  her  residence  in  "lanktnn  ami  is  a  leading  figure  in  the  social 
cireh  "I  1 1"'  city.  When  her  husband  was  minister  to  Australia  she  contributed  not  a  little 
in  bi-  sun-ess  in  a  social  way  through  her  courteous  manner  to  all,  her  uniform  tact  and  her 
high  ideals.  Said  one  win.  knew  her:  "Always  elegantly  and  tastefully  gowned,  with  a 
gracious   manner,  she  was  a   prominent    figure  in  the  social  life  of  the  diplomatic  circle  and 

mad.'    tin       ini.il    iiiinli..ii-    given    by    the    A in. in    minister    most,    attractive    and    popular." 

Shi    i    a  l. ...I. 'i   in  Hi,'  snnal  circles  oi  South  Dakota  and  largely,  but  quietly  and  unostenta 

i I;,     promotes  the  charitable  and   benevolent    work  of  the  city.     Ber  high  character  and 

advanced  ideals  air  appreciated  on  every  hand.  Thus  it,  is  that  the  lines  of  her  life  have 
been  en   i   in  liarmonj    with  those  of  a  distinguished  and  honored  ancestry. 


I  I H  iKSI  i;N   T.  THOMPSON. 


It    is   ability   that    has   gained    I'm-    Professor   Thorsten   T.   Thompson    the   high    position 

which  he  now  occupies  i lucational  circles  of  South    Dakota  as  superintendent,  of  schools 

of  \li haha  county,     lie  wa>  born  on  a  faun  in  Freeborn  county,  Minnesota,  May  13,  1*74, 

and    i-   a    -mi    of   Thorsten    and    Anna    (Opadhl)    Thompson,    wlm    were    pioneers    of    Minnehaha 
county,  having  ved  there  in   1874.     lie  acquired  hi-  early  education  in  the  district  schools 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  7 

of  his  native  county  and  later  entered  Augustana  College  at  Canton,  South  Dakota,  leaving 
that   institution  in  1S97.     He  was  also  a  student   in  the  Sioux  Kails  Business  College. 

Following  the  completion  of  his  studies  Mr.  Thompson  turned  his  attention  to  teaching 
in  Minnehaha  county  and  afterward  fanned  and  taught  school  until  19(17.  In  that  year  he 
was  made  principal  of  a  school  at  Baltic.  Minnehaha  county,  and  his  excellent  work  in  that 
rapacity  won  him  the  election  on  January  1.  1911,  to  the  office  of  county  superintendent  of 
schools.  He  was  re-elected  without  opposition  in  1912  and  has  since  discharged  the  duties 
of  his  responsible  position  in  a  capable  and  progressive  way.  Since  attaining  his  majority 
he  has  given  his  entire  life  to  educational  work  and  has  become  a  recognized  leader  in  this 
field.  He  is  also  greatly  interested  in  the  development  of  the  science  of  agriculture  in  this 
part  of  the  country  and  is  doing  capable  and  farsighted  work  along  this  line  as  president 
of  the  Farmers  Development  Association  of  Minnehaha  county,  secretary  of  the  Minnehaha 
County  Farmers  Institute  and  Stock  Growers  Association,  and  chairman  of  the  Farmers 
Institute   Board   of  Sioux  Falls,  which   is  a   department   of   the  Commercial   Club. 

On  the  28th  of  May,  1902,  Mr.  Thompson  was  married  to  Miss  Thora  Nyhus,  and  they 
have  four  children,  namely:     Alma,  Clara,  Mildred  and  Richard. 

Mr.  Thompson  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  while  at  all 
times  he  takes  an  active  interest  in  public  affairs,  he  has  never  been  a  politician  in  the 
usually  accepted  sense  of  the  term.  He  is  never  neglectful  of  the  duties  of  citizenship  and 
his  influence  has  been  a  tangible  force  for  good  in  the  community. 


ROBERT  F.  CAMPBELL,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Robert  F.  Campbell  is  a  prominent  physician  of  Watertown,  South  Dakota,  and  is 
also  one  of  the  leaders  in  all  aggressive  movements  having  as  their  purpose  the  upbuilding 
of  the  city.  He  was  born  in  Aylmer,  Ontario,  Canada,  on  the  23d  of  March.  1857,  a  son  of 
William  and  Jane  (Van  Wagganer)  Campbell,  both  natives  of  Canada  and  of  Scotch  extraction. 
The  father  was  a  business  man  and  for  many  years  was  postmaster  of  Aylmer,  Ontario, 
but  after  his  retirement  from  business  cares  and  responsibilities  hi'  and  his  wife  came  to 
Watertown,  South  Dakota,  where  their  son  Robert  F.  had  preceded  them.  Botli  passed 
away  in  that  city  about  1905. 

Dr.  Campbell  was  reared  at  home  and  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools 
of  his  native  town.  He  was  later  a  student  at  McGill  University  of  Montreal  and  at  the 
Bellevue  Medical  Hospital  of  New  York,  being  graduated  from  the  latter  institution  with 
tin'  class  of  lss:_>.  In  the  spring  following  his  graduation  he  located  in  Watertown.  Smith 
Dakota,  where  he  has  been  in  active  practice  tor  thirty-two  years.  For  more  than  thirty 
years  I"'  has  occupied  his  present  suite  of  offices  in  the  Millett  block.  Dr.  Campbell  real- 
izes  thoroughly  the  fact  that  new  discoveries  an-  being  constantly  made  by  investigators 
and  thai  the  physician  and  surgeon  must  remain  constantly  a  student  if  he  would  not  he 
hit  in  the  rear  of  his  profession.  Through  his  membership  in  medical  societies  and  through 
reading  professional  journals  he  has  done  much  to  keep  abreast  of  the  times,  hut  lie  has 
also  felt  that  further  study  in  the  medical  centers  of  the  world  would  be  of  great  benefit. 
In  1900  he  took  special  courses  in  surgery  in  Berlin  and  London,  and  again  in  the  fall  of 
1913  he  took  a  special  course  in  Berlin  and  Vienna,  spending  eight  months  on  the  last  trip. 
His  study  of  the  methods  used  in  the  great  foreign  hospitals  and  his  observation  of  the 
work  of  the  most  famous  surgeons  of  Europe  have  lifted  him  for  the  exacting  duties  of  the 
surgeon  and  he  is  known  as  one  of  the  best  in  South  Dakota.  In  1901,  in  connection  with 
Drs.  If.  M.  Finnerud  and  H.  A.  Tarbell,  he  established  a  private  hospital  known  as  the 
Watertown  Hospital.  Later  he  bought  out  the  interests  of  his  partners  and  is  now  the  sole 
owner  of  the  institution,  which  accommodates  fifteen  patients  and  is  one  of  the  best  equipped 
small  hospitals  in  the  middle  west.  Everything  possible  is  done  to  secure  absolute  cleanli- 
ness and  the  care  given  the  patients  compares  favorably  with  that  of  the  great  metropolitan 
institutions.  Dr.  Campbell  has  :,  wide  and  growing  reputation  as  a  surgeon  and  his  per- 
centage of  successful  operations  is  unusuallj    high. 

The   Doctor   was  married   in    1>M    to    \li--    Kate   A.   Williams,   a   daughter   of  Hon.   C.   G. 


8  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Williams,  of  Janesville,  Wisconsin,  vv] presented  his  district  in  congress  for  a  number  of 

years  and  subsequently  was  appointed  registrar  of  the  land  office  at  Watertown. 

I)i.  Campbell  is  a  republican  in  his  political  belief  and  has  served  repeatedly  as  coroner 
and  city  physician,  holding  the  latter  position  at  the  present  time.  He  is  surgesn  for  the 
Chicago  &  Northwestern,  the  Rock  Island,  the  Great  Northern  and  the  Minneapolis  &  St. 
Louis  Railroads.  He  is  connected  with  the  business  interests  of  Watertown  as  a  stock- 
holder and  member  of  the  hoard  of  directors  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Watertown.  lie 
is  a  man  of  high  principles,  his  record  as  a  private  citizen  and  as  a  physician  being  above 
reproach,  and  he  is  accorded  that  respect  which  true  worth  alone  can  command.  Although 
In'  has  prospered  beyond  the  average  in  his  profession  and  has  a  reputation  which  extends 
over  Hi'  state  "i  South  Dakota,  he  has  yet  found  time  to  make  his  life  of  great  value  to 
the  public  welfare  and  has  taken  the  initiative  in  many  movements  that  have  proven  of 
lasting   benefit  to  his  city  and  county. 


GENERAL  MARK  WENTWORTH  SHEAFE. 

A  distinguished  and  honored  citizen  of  South  Dakota  is  General  Mark  Wentworth 
Sheafe,  of  Watertown,  who  was  identified  with  the  pioneer  development  of  the  territory 
and  has  a-  well  been  a  factoi  in  the  upbuilding  of  the  state.  He  was  born  May  IS,  lst-1, 
in  Brooklyn,  New  York,  and  in  the  paternal  line  is  descended  from  one  of  the  oldest  Eng- 
lish  families,  the  name  of  Wentworth  being  not  unknown  in  English  history  and  at  the  same 

i appearing   frequently  on  the  pages  of  America's  annals.     The  lineage  can  be  traced  back 

hi  llu  yeai  1066,  Inline  tin'  time  of  the  Norman  conquest.  The  records  have  been  carefully 
preserved  and  proven  ami  many  men  of  distinction,  in  England  have  borne  the  name  of 
Wentworth,  which  is  still  known  there.  The  name  of  Sheafe  originated  in  Cranebroke,  Kent, 
iCngland,  in  1520,  and  tin  family  history  has  been  preserved  from  that  time  to  the  present. 
John  Wentworth,  an  ancestor  of  General  Sheafe,  was  the  last  royal  governor  of  New  Hamp- 
shire oi  L775.  His  father,  Governor  Benning  Wentworth,  was  mentioned  by  Longfellow  in 
his  poem  entitled  "Tales  of  a  Wayside  Inn."  The  son  of  Governor  Wentworth  was  one  of 
the  signers  of  the  original  Articles  of  Confederation  in  1778,  representing  the  colony  of 
\i  h    I  [ampsliirc. 

In  the  maternal  line  General  Sheafe  is  also  descended  from  good  old  colonial  stock,  hav- 
ing emigrated  from  England  to  Massachusetts  in  L646.  The  family  during  the  Revolutionary 
war  owned  Bunker  Mill  at  (  harlestown,  when-,  but  for  a  mistake,  the  battle  of  that  name 
would  have  been  fought.  In  that  battle  were  two  great-grandfathers  of  General  sheafe  and 
tlir  records  show  that  the  family  have  participated  in  •■very  war  waged  by  this  country 
from    the   first    Indian    war     King    Philip's     down   to   the   Spanish-American   war. 

General   Sheafe  passed   his  boyl d  and   youth   in   Boston,  acquiring  a   liberal  educat 

in!  those  days,  and  at  the  age  of  seventei  n  was  examined  tor  and  prepared  to  enter  Harvard 
However,  tin    I  ivil   wai    had    just   begun  and.  fired   with  enthusiasm,  he.  with  a   mini 
her   of   his    fellow    students   and    friends,   enlisted    in   the    Forty-fourth    Regiment   of    Massa 

lini  in-    Volunteers,  becoming   n hers  of  C puny    II.  with  which   he   went   to  the   front. 

i  in  Hi,'  expiration  of  his  term  of  service  he  aci panied  his  father  to  Janesville,  Wisconsin, 

where  he  entered  the  First  National  Bank.  While  there  residing  he  was  married  in  L866 
in    di      i   i-  a    \.  Hall,  by  wl i  In-  had  three  children. 

In    1871    General    Sheafe    was   desirous   of   going   to   the    frontier   and    Dakota    territory 

seemed   In    a    promising   field   for  endeavor  and  energy,     Accordingly  in  the   fall  of  that. 

yeai    he   removed    lo    I'.ll-    Point,   I  ni lounty,   where   he   became  extensively   engaged   in   a 

lumber  business  and  also   in  milling.      It    is  a   strange  coincidence  that   he  should   have  I u 

tin'  lii  I  In  ship  height,  by  rail  into  (lie  territory,  and  in  connection  with  his  large  flouring 
mill     In     wa     the   first    in    lie   territory   to  adopt    the   roller   process,  discarding  the  old-time 

millstones.     While  c lucting  private  business  interests  he  was  always  more  or  less  promi- 

i.'iiilv    connected    with    public   interests   and   activities  and   thus  aided   in   shaping  the  history 

ol    - ty  and  state  along  various  lines.     In    L877  he  was  selected  by  Governor  Pennington 

my   Colonel,  lain   General,   F,   D.  Grant   on  a  trip  into  the  Indian  country  with  a 
abli  hing  a    hail  between   the  Missouri  river  at    fort    Pierre  ami  the   Black  Hills. 


GENERAL  MARK   W.  SIIEAFE 


THE  NEW  1 
\PVBLIC  , 


"LBENFOU 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  11 

The  Indians  were  restive  and  somewhat  hostile  but  the  trip  was  made  in  company  with 
lour  other  parties  and  its  object  successfully  accomplished,  the  old  Black  Hills  trail  being 
adopted.  In  1881  General  Sheafe  witnessed  the  great  flood  of  the  Missouri  river  bottom 
when  the  city  of  Vermillion  was  completely  wiped  out  and  the  fertile  river  valley  was  ten 
feet  under  water.  At  that  time  he  lent  his  endeavors  to  saving  the  lives  of  settlers  and 
was  himself  reported  drowned.  In  fact  he  had  the  doubtful  pleasure  of  reading  his  own 
obituary  as  printed  in  the  Sioux  City  Journal,  but  apologies  were  duly  made  to  the  public. 
In  1882  General  Sheafe  married  Miss  Agnes  Spark,  a  native  of  Edinburgh,  Scotland, 
and  to  them  two  children  were  born,  Mark  Wentworth  and  Mary  Agnes.  The  former  is  a 
prominent  lawyer  of  Codington  county  and  has  been  twice  elected  as  state's  attorney. 

In  1885  General  Sheafe  was  appointed  register  of  the  United  States  land  office  at 
Watertown  under  President  Cleveland  and  removed  to  the  city  which  is  now  his  home.  In 
that  year  he  also  received  at  the  hands  of  Governor  G.  A.  Pierce  the  commission  as  colonel 
of  the  Second  Regiment,  Dakota  National  Guard,  with  instructions  to  perfect  the  organiza- 
tion of  the  regiment,  which  he  did,  serving  as  colonel  commanding  for  fifteen  years  with 
great  success.  In  1893  lie  was  again  appointed  register  of  the  United  States  land  office 
nt    Watertown,  which   position  he   filled  until  April,  1897. 

In  the  meantime  he  continued  the  successful  management  of  his  business  affairs  and 
broadened  the  scope  of  his  activities.  In  1890  he  was  elected  president  of  the  Dakota 
Loan  &  Trust  Company,  a  financial  institution  for  making  loans  on  real  estate,  the  stock 
of  which  was  owned  in  New  England.  Crop  failures  and  a  low  ebb  in  financial  matters 
throughout  the  west  compelled  the  liquidation  of  this  corporation,  with  but  slight  loss,  how- 
ever, to   its  stockholders  and  clients. 

In  1898,  at  the  time  the  war  was  declared  against  Spain  by  the  United  States,  Colonel 
Sheafe  prepared  his  regiment  for  active  service  and  it  was  one  of  the  first  ready  for  the 
front.  The  first  South  Dakota  Regiment  made  a  record  second  to  none.  At  this  time 
Colonel  Sheafe  was  appointed  brigadier  general  of  the  United  States  volunteers  by  Presi 
dent  McKinley  and  was  ordered  to  report  for  duty  with  his  brigade,  which  consisted  of  the 
Third  New  \  oik.  Twenty-second  Kansas  and  One  Hundred  and  Fifty-ninth  Indiana  Regi- 
ments. In  command  of  his  brigade  he  gained  great,  credit  and  the  love  of  his  officers  ami 
in,  ii.  The  war  ending,  lie  asked  to  be  relieved  of  his  command  and  returned  to  civil  life, 
assuming  again  the  management  of  his  business  affairs.  He  was  for  many  years  largely 
engaged  in  handling  range  cattle  on  the  then  uninhabited  plains  west  of  the  Missouri  river 
and  looks  bark  upon  the  free  life  with  the  cowboys,  among  the  wild  Texas  steer  and  the 
bronchos  with  great  pleasure,  especially  so  from  the  fact  that  they  have  both  been  legislated 
i. ut   of  existence  in   the  northwest. 

General  Sheafe  was  six  times  elected  mayor  of  Elk  Point  and  was  also  elected  to  the 
territorial  senate  in  1874,  being  today  almost  the  only  survivor  of  that.  body.  In  1890  lie 
was  elected  to  the  second  state  legislative  assembly  as  senator  from  Codington  county  and 
served  with  credit  to  himself  and  honor  to  his  constituents.  In  1876  he  was  selected  as 
territorial  delegate  to  the  democratic  national  convention  at  St.  Louis.  In  1897  General 
Sheafe  represented  the  state  of  South  Dakota  at  the  inauguration  of  William  McKinley  to 
the  presidencj  and  was  assigned  for  duty  with  a  mounted  troop,  acting  as  bodyguard  to 
the  president.  In  191.'!  he  was  selected  I present  the  state  at  the  inauguration  of  Presi- 
dent  Wilson   and   on   that  occasion   acted   as  aid   to  the  grand   marshal. 

In  politics  General  Sheafe  is  an  old  ti Jeffersonian-Jacksonian  democrat,  with  all  the 

honor  that  the  name  implies.  His  religious  creed  is  that  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  church, 
of  which  his  forefathers  had  been  adherents  for  over  four  hundred  years.  He  is  connected 
with  the  Masonic  fraternity,  having  had  the  higher  degrees  conferred  upon  him.  lie  is  also 
a  member  of  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  regards  that  organization  as  one 
doing  much  good  in  the  world,  lie  likewise  holds  membership  with  the  Sons  of  the  Ameri- 
can Revolution  and  the  Military  order  of  Foreign  Wars  of  the  United  states.  General 
Sheafe  has  had  a  varied  experience.  Descended  from  an  old  distinguished  Eamilj  of  Massa- 
chusetts and  New  Hampshire,  distinguished  both  in  civil  and  military  connections,  he  yearned 

for   the    freedom   and   simple    In the    fat    west.     As  a    soldier   in    the   Civil   and   Spanish- 

American  wars  he  received  praise  and  a,  a  ;overnmen!  official  he  has  done  his  full  duly; 
as  a  lawmaker  Ins  record  is  good  and  as  a  business  man  he  has  evei  been  known  for  his 
probity.      lie    his   seen    the    territory     which    he    loved   and    which    contained   a    total    of    twenty 


12  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

thousand  white  inhabitants  in  1871,  blossom  ami  bring  forth  two  noble  states.  He  lias  wit- 
nessed  the  passing  of  the  buffalo,  the  antelope  and  the  cowboy.  He  lias  seen  his  own  beloved 
state,  South  Dakota,  spring  up  from  a  few  organized  counties  on  the  Missouri  river  and 
become  a  grand  sovereign  commonwealth,  rich  in  soil  and  resources  and  equally  rich  in  its 
acquired  advantages.  He  has  lent  the  best  endeavors  of  his  best  days  to  helping  bring 
about  this  result,  and  when  the  la-i  call  is  made  ami  "taps"  are  sounded  over  his  body, 
In-  wish  i-  ili.it   it  may  rest  in  the  bosom  of  this  stati — his  home. 


i ; i :  1 1 :  s.  danforth. 


As  owner  and  editor  of  tin  Republican,  an  excellent  newspaper  published  at  Vermillion, 
Erie  S.  Danforth  is  a  man  of  influence  in  his  part  of  the  state.  He  was  born  in  Wisconsin 
on  the  <ith  of  January,  is?.;,  a  son  of  William  and  Annis  (Ormsbee)  Danforth,  natives  of 
Vermont  and  New  York  respectively.  The  father,  who  was  a  farmer,  passed  away  in  Decem- 
ber, 1880,  in  Wisconsin.  To  him  and  his  wife  were  born,  three  children,  of  whom  our  subject 
is  the  youngest,  the  others  being:  Halbert,  who  died  when  five  years  old;  and  Nettie,  who 
passi  d  away  in   1912. 

Erie  S.  Danforth  was  reared  in  his  native  state  and  was  graduated  from  the  high  school 
at  Waldo  in  1888.  In  June  of  that  year  he  removed  to  Vermillion,  Smith  Dakota,  coming 
with  an  aunt  and  her  husband,  E.  II.  Willey.  Mr.  Danforth  lost  his  father  when  about 
seven  years  of  age  and  was  largely  reared  by  his  aunt.  Mr.  Willey  purchased  the  Repub- 
lican at  Vermillion  and  our  subject  learned  the  printer's  trade  in  the  office  of  that  paper. 
In   is1.).",  he  purchased  a   half  interest   in  the  publication  and  has  since  retained  his  connection 

therewith.     The   Republican   was  started   in    L860   by    Bedell  &    (lark   and   has  always   g 

under  that  name.  The  circulation  of  the  paper  is  large  and  its  subscribers  are  the  repre- 
sentative people  of  Vermillion  and  its  vicinity,  as  they  arc  assured  of  reliable  news,  clearly 
written,  and  as  the  editorial  policy  of  the  paper  is  one  to  win  commendation.  The  extensive 
circulation  of  the  paper  makes  it  valuable  as  an  advertising  medium  and  the  local  mer- 
chants patronize  it  as  such. 

Mr.   Danforth   i-  a  republican  and  for  lour  years,  or  two  terms,  has  1 n  a  membei   oi 

the  city  council.  He  served  as  police  judge  for  more  than  a  year  and  then  resigned  that 
position  in  order  to  take  up  a  homestead.  1 1 1 ^  social  nature  finds  expression  in  his  mem- 
p  in  the  Masonic  order  and  he  has  attained  high  rank  in  that  organization,  belong- 
ing In  all  of  the  bodies  thereof  with  the  exception  of  the  consistory.  He  litis  held  all 
ol    lie     .hairs   in    the    blue    lode,,   and   chapter.      He    is   a    member  of   the    Independent    Order   ot 

Odd    fellow^   and    was    secretary    for   term,   and    his    Fraternal    connections    also    extend    to 

the  Knights  ot  Pythias,  in  which  he  has  held  all  of  the  chairs,  the  Benevolent  Protective 
Order  of   Elks  and  the   Modern  W linen  of  America. 


MAJOR  JOSEPH    R.   HANSON. 

Major  Joseph    I!.   Hanson,  of   Yankton,   is  oi f   South    Dakota's   earliest   pioneers   and 

I in. |.  Il.l,     inscribed    upon    the    pages   of    its    history,      lie   aided    in    shaping    events 

which  figure  prominently  in  it-  annals  alone  both  military  and  legislative  lines,  ami  for  an 
extended  period  of  about  lime  decades  ha-  been  a  factor  in  the  agricultural  progress  of 
nty  and  state     lie  was  born  in  Lancaster.  \ew    Hampshire,  a  son  of  Joseph   Hanson, 

who  was  likewise  born  in  that  state,  anil  a  grandson  of  Isaac  Hanson,  who  came  from 
England  and  was  one  of  the  first  settlers  of  the  White  .Mountain  district.  lb-  is  also  a 
descendant  of  John  Hanson,  who  was  a  delegate  to  congress  under  the  Articles  of  Confedera- 
tion from  lis]  i,,  i;-;.  and  serve, I  as  president  of  thai  congress  in  ITsl-:;.  The  father, 
Joseph  Hanson,  was  united  in  marriage  I"  Ann  I'inkhain.  a  ilaughtei  ol  Daniel  I'mkham. 
builder  ill  the  Mount  Washington  turnpike,  lor  which  he  received  a  grant  of  land,  and  a 
pari   ot  that   urant    I,,    ,.  the  homestead   property   upon   which   Major  Hanson   was  born. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  13 

The  last  named  attended  the  grammar  and  high  schools  of  his  native  city  and  also 
pursued  a  short  course  of  study  in  the  academy  at  Salem,  Massachusetts.  In  1856,  think- 
ing to  find  better  business  opportunities  in  the  middle  west,  he  made  his  way  to  Illinois, 
settling  for  a  time  in  Chicago,  where  he  was  in  the  employ  of  his  brother,  who  was  engaged 
in  the  furniture  business.  In  1857  he  removed  to  Winona.  Minnesota,  where  he  continued 
in  active  connection  with  the  furniture  trade,  but  the  following  year  he  and  three  com- 
panions started  with  ox  teams  for  the  territory  of  Dakota.  They  arrived  at  the  present 
site  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  and  there  crossed  the  Missouri  river  into  Nebraska,  finally  reaching 
a  point  in  the  .Missouri  directly  opposite  Yankton,  where  they  prepared  their  camp  for  the 
winter.  During  that  season  Major  Hanson  crossed  the  river  and  located  a  piece  of  land 
adjoining  the  present  corporate  limits  of  the  city  and  that  tract  is  still  in  his  possession. 
He  located  permanently  in  Yankton  in  185S,  and  at  that  time  there  were  but  tour  white 
people  in  the  settlement,  all  employed  at  the  trailing  post  of  Frost  Todd  &  Company.  The 
following  year,  however,  emigration  having  begun,  Mr.  Hanson  embarked  in  the  real- 
estate  business  and  has  been  so  engaged  from  that  date  to  the  present.  Of  the  actual 
settlers  of  Yankton,  Mr.  Hanson  was  the  second,  having  been  preceded  only  by  John  >C. 
Holman,  who  had  built  his   cabin  about  a  month   prior  to  Major  Hanson's  arrival. 

From  the  time  that  Yankton  numbered  him  among  its  citizens  to  the  present,  Mr. 
Sanson  has  borne  an  active  and  helpful  part  in  the  work  of  general  improvement  and 
development  and  his  name  is  indelibly  inscribed  upon  the  pages  of  Yankton's  history. 
In  1 8(32  he  became  chief  clerk  of  the  territorial  legislature  and  served  for  two  years.  He 
was  then  chosen  to  represent  his  county  in  the  fourth  session  of  the  territorial  council  and 
was  also  appointed  territorial  auditor  and  judge  advocate.  In  military  circles  his  name 
became  well  known,  for  in  the  Home  Guards,  organized  for  protection  against  the  Indian 
raids,  he  served  with  the  rank  of  colonel.  He  was  also  made  a  member  of  the  commission 
formed  to  adjust  claims  for  Indian  depredations  and  took  charge  of  building  of  fortifications 
known  as  the  Yankton  stockade  in  18f>2.  The  survey  of  the  government  road  from  the 
Minnesota  state  line  to  Old  Fort  Pierre  was  made  under  his  direction  in  1865  and  the  same 
year  he  was  appointed  by  President  Lincoln  as  Indian  agent  for  the  upper  Missouri  region, 
and  as  such  had  supervision  over  all  the  various  branches  of  the  Sioux  nation,  there 
being  more  than  twenty  thousand  Indians  under  his  charge.  Before  his  appointment  was 
confirmed  by  the  senate  President  Lincoln  was  assassinated  and  lie  was  reappointed  by 
President  Johnson,  continuing  to  till  that  important  position  until  1870,  with  headquar- 
ters at  Crow  Creek  Agency  and  with  sub-agencies  at  Fort  Sully  and  Fort  Rice.  His 
administration  covered  a  period  when  the  Indians  were  in  constant  revolt  against  the  army 
and  the  white  settlers  and  it  was  members  of  these  same  tribes  who  later  perpetrated  the 
historic  Custer  massacre. 

Mr.  Hanson  was  a  member  of  the  first  constitutional  convention  held  at  Sioux  Falls 
in  1885  and  the  code,  with  slight  modifications,  as  ratified  by  the  second  convention,  was 
adopted  by  t lie  people  and  is  the  present  organic  law  of  South  Dakota.  Important  ami 
numerous  as  have  been  the  connections  of  Mr.  Hanson  already  mentioned,  he  has  figured 
actively  in  other  pursuits.  He  was  secretary  and  member  of  the  board  of  directors  of  the 
first  railway,  known  as  the  Dakota  Southern,  built  within  Dakota  territory.  He  has  lived 
to  see  the  state  covered  by  a  great  net  work  of  railway  lines,  bringing  it  into  close  connec- 
tion  with   north,  south,  east  and  west. 

In  October,  1S72,  Mr.  Hanson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Annie  M.  (1.  Mills,  a 
daughter  of  Abraham  Mills,  a  member  of  the  Long  Island  family  of  that  name,  and  they 
had  one  son.  Joseph  Mills  Hanson,  who  is  widely  known  as  a  writer  and  magazine  con- 
tributor. Soon  after  coming  to  this  territory  Major  Hanson  secured  a  farm  of  two  hundred 
acres  two  miles  from  Yankton  and  thereon  later  established  the  homestead  upon  which 
he  has   lived    fur  more  than   thirty   year-,  heim_'   now   most   comfortably  situated   in    life. 

In  polities  Mr.  Hanson  has  1 n  consistently  a   republican   from  the  birth  of  the  party. 

and  in  1S59  organized  the  first  republican  ramus  held  in  Dakota  territory.  Few  men  among 
Dakota's  pioneers  are  more  widely  ami  favorably  known  and  there  are  few  chapters  of 
Yankton  county'-,  early  annals  but  contain  his  name  as  one  of  the  active  participants  in 
events  recorded.  He  is  able,  genial  and  kindly,  is  prosperous  and  is  rightly  numbered 
among  the  sterling  characters  who  have  shaped  the  destinies  of  the  vast  country  embraced 
in  Dakota  territory.     His  has  been   an  active  life  and  his  is  the  satisfaction   of   having  done 


14  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

a  man's  work  in  the  transformation  of  the  wilderness  as  he  found  it  into  one  of  the  fairest 
11  the  '  nion.  Hanson  county  is  named  in  his  honor.  Fraternally  he  is  connected 
with  the  Ma-.. n~  and  in  his  life  has  exemplified  the  beneficent  spirit  of  the  craft,  which  is 
based  upon  mutual  helpfulness  and  brotherly  kindness.  His  memory  forms  a  connecting 
link  between  the  primitive  past  and  the  progressive  present  and  he  relates  many  interesting 
m  dents  concerning  the  early  days  when  only  here  and  there  had  the  seeds  of  civilization 
been  plant.-. I  and  the  work  oi  development  begun.  He  has  lived  to  see  this  become  a 
prosperous  state,  enjoying  all  oi  the  opportunities  and  equipped  with  all  of  the  con- 
veniences oi  the  oldei  east  and  his  influence  and  his  labors  have  been  potent  elements  in 
bi  inging  it   to  it-  present  condition. 


CYRUS  C.  I'l  CKETT. 


.  Cyrus  C.  Puckett  is  one  ol  the  representative  men  oi  Tyndall,  South  Dakota,  when,  he 
i-  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  and  is  also  editor  of  an  up-to-date  and  reliable  weekly 
newspaper.  His  great-grandfather,  Daniel  Puckett,  was  a  Quaker,  who,  hating  slavery, 
removed  from  South  Carolina  to  southeastern  Indiana  about  1800.  Hia  son,  the  grand- 
father ol    subject,   was   Cyrus    Puckett,   who   married   Bettie   Thomas,   and   thej    tme 

1  parents  of  <  yrus  J.  Puckett,  who  was  born  in  Fountain  county,  Indiana,  December  26, 
;m"  ln  IMS  the  last  named  was  taken  by  Ins  parents  from  Indiana  to  Jo  Daviess  county, 
Illinois,  the  trip  being   made  bj    team,  as  there  were  then   no  railroads  in  that  part  ol    the 

country.     Although   lie   was  but    eight   year-   old   at   the   time,   he  rei ibers  a   deer   which 

":l  running  about  the  yard  of  the  hotel  in  Chicago  at  winch  they  stopped,  and  he  also 
remembers  that  a  guesl  of  the  hotel  placed  him  upon  the  deer's  back  and  that  the  deer 
allowed  him  to  ride  there.     An  uncle  of  C.  J.  Puckett,  Levi  Coffin  by  name,  kept  one  of  the 

station     ol   the  underground  railway  in   Indiana,  thus  helping  many  escaping  slaves  t ach 

1  anada  and   freed Ii   was  he  who  gave  -belter  to  the  original  of  the  character  of  Eliza 

in  Mrs.  Stowe's  "Uncle  Tom's  Cabin."  The  young  woman  in  question  actually  made  her 
'  caP«  across  the  Ohio  river  much  as  described  in  the  famous  novel  and  Mr.  Coffin  assisted 
her   on    her    way    north, 

Cyrus  I  Pucketl  manic, I  Elizabeth  Deetz,  a  daughter  of  William  and  Mary  (Kleesci 
"'  ■  '  "mI  :l  native  oi  Sullivan  i nty,  Pennsylvania.  The  Deetz  family  was  early  estab- 
lished in  this  countrj  and  all  ol  its  men  proved  their  patriotism  by  active  participation  in 
the  war  of  the  Revolution.  C.  J.  Puckett  removed  from  Jo  Daviess  county,  Illinois,  to  Hutch- 
inson   county.    South    Dakota,    in     L884,    buying    three    hundred    and    twenty    acres    of    land 

1111,1,1    two    miles    north    of    Scotland,     lie    at    once    became    recognized    as    a    leader    in 
p  ogn     ivc  farming  in  the  stale  an. I  was  the  first   to  demonstrate  that  com  could  be  profit 
ably  grown   here.      He  also  set   OUl    the  first   orchar.l   in   the   region   and  sowed   the  tii-st   meadow 

ol    timothy  and   cl..\er.     He    was    likewise    interested    i lucational   advancement    and   was 

"'"'  ol    ,l"'   founders  of   Scotland    Academy,   serving   also   as   trust f   the    institution.     In 

1901    lie  took   up  hi-  abode   in   Vermillion  and   there  still   makes  Ins   home.     ('  ..I.   Puckett   was 

twice   married   and   l>\    his   first    wife  bad   three   sons,   namely:    Frank,  a    banker  of    Hosmer, 

South    Dakota;    Walter,   an   agriculturist    ol    Roundup,    Montana;    and   Willard,   who    follows 

"S   at       i  llwater,    North    Dakota.     To    Mr.    Pucketl    and    lus    second    wife    were    born 

on       C'yru     C,    of    tin-    review;    and   Owen,   a    civil   engineer   of    Edmonton,    Alberta, 

'  I  !  ft. 

1      :.'tt    was   born   in  Jo   Daviess  county,    Illinois,  January   :.'.",.   1882,  and   was 
igi     when    brought    by   In-   parent-   to    Hutchinson    cunty.   this   state.      He 

'   ementan    education   in  the  c ion  schools  of  the  neighbor! I  and   was  later 

''"''   tv n(]   i,i    in      eotland     icademj    and    for  one   year   in    Warren    Academy,   Jo 

'      '  illinoi        His    collegiate    I    professional    work    was    done    at    the    State 

outh    Dakota,   located  at    Vermillion,   where   he   stu.be. I   for   i years,   being 

th  tin    Bachelor  oi    Vrts  degree  in   1905.     While  still  a  student  in  the  university 
I"'   spcnl    the    summers    from    1903    to    1905   on   a    claim    in    Edmunds  county.   South    Dakota. 

thus     i  ible   ex] nee   and   making   enough    money   to   partially    pay   his  college 

expensi         Iftei     905   In    entered   the  postal  service  al    Vermillion  and   was  identified  there- 


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with   until    L909.     He  took  up  the  study  of  law  after  1907  and  received  the   LL.   1!.   degree 

U] the   completion   of   his   course   in    L910.     Upon   his   admission   to   the   bar   in   that   year 

he  opened  an  office  in  Tyndall,  where  he  has  since  been  building  up  a  growing  law  prac- 
tice. In  1911  he  formed  a  partnership  with  Dr.  Klima  and  W.  W.  French  in  purchasing 
the  Tyndall  Tribune,  which  paper  they  have  since  published  together.  Mr.  Puckett  has  charge 
of  the  editorial  work.  Dr.  Klima  the  operating  department  and  Mr.  French  the  business 
management  of  the  paper.  It  is  a  well  edited  and  well  conducted  country  weekly,  giving 
to  its  subscribers  not  only  a  full  account  of  local  happenings  but  also  keeping  them  informed 
as  to  the  great  events  occurring  in  the  world  at  large.  Its  editorials  are  potent  forces  in 
promoting  many  worthy  enterprises  and  always  seek  the  advancement  of  Bon  Homme 
county  and  the  state  of  South  Dakota.  As  it  has  a  wide  circulation  and  is  recog 
nized  as  one  of  the  best  advertising  mediums  of  the  county,  it  is  accorded  a  liberal 
patronage  by   local  merchants. 

Mr.  Pucketf  is  a  republican  in  politics  ami  his  religious  allegiance  is  given  to  the  Con 
gregational  church.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  tin'  Masonic  order,  being  a  member  and 
master  of  Tyndall  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  ami  likewise  a  member  of  the  chapter  at  Ver- 
million, lie  also  belongs  to  the  well  known  college  fraternity,  Beta  Theta  Pi.  He  recalls 
the  fearful  blizzard  which  occurred  January  12,  1888.  He  ami  his  mother  and  twa  brothers 
were  :\t  home  and  were  not  exposed  to  danger,  but  a  girl  living  with  the  family,  who  was 
at  school,  was  obliged  to  remain  there  throughout  the  night,  as  it  would  have  been 
tempting  death  to  endeavor  to  return  home.  The  stock  was  left  unfed  that  night,  a-  it 
was  altogether  unsafe  to  go  out  into  the  stoun  even  to  the  barn.  Mr.  Puckett  has  proved 
himself  worthy  of  his  pioneer  ancestors,  and  as  a  lawyer  and  editor  is  doing  much  to 
further   the   welfare   of  his  county  and   state. 


JUDGE  .1D11X   R.  RUSSELL. 


Judge  John  R.  Russell,  of  Deadwood,  has  served  three  terms  as  county  judge  of  Law- 
rence county,  South  Dakota,  and  is  an  attorney  of  recognized  ability.  He  was  born  in 
Lindsay,  Ontario,  Canada,  on  the  15th  of  October,  1870,  a  son  of  Michael  ami  Johanna  C 
(Raymond)  Russell.  The  mother  was  bom  in  Dresden,  Germany,  September  13,  1849,  and 
emigrated  to  the  United  States,  being  married  in  Chicago.  The  father's  birth  occurred  in 
April,  1847,  in  Limerick,  Ireland,  and  in  L849  he  accompanied  his  parents  to  Canada,  his 
father  having  been  evicted  from  his  estate  in  Ireland.  While  still  a  boy  Michael  Russell 
went  t"  Kansas  and  resided  in  Leavenworth  in  1864  and  1865,  being  employed  by  railroad 
contractors,  ami  while  there  he  met  Buffalo  Bill,  who  became  his  fast  friend.  In  1SG.">  he 
went  to  Salina,  Kansas,  and  thence  to  (  herry  (nek,  Colorado,  the  site  of  the  present  city 
of  Denver,  and  later  went  east.  Later  he  returned  to  the  west,  staying  for  a  time  in 
Colorado  and    Nebraska,  but   in    1877   he   came    I"    Deadwood    by    stage.     In   March    of   that 

year    he    embarked    in    business    at    Deadw 1    and    continued    in    that    connection     for    a 

number  of   years.     He  also  was   interested    in   mining   and  at   the  present  time  holds  patents 
tn  a  number  of  valuable  mining  properties,     lie  also  own-  considerable  real  estate. 

The    subject    of    this    review    was    the    second    in    order   of   birth    in    a    family    of    three 

children,    tin-    others    being:     Mary    Harriet,    who    died    in    Deadw 1    in     1888;    and    .lames 

Emmett,  of    that   city,   who    is    a    mining   engineer   ami    a    graduate    of   the    University    oi 
Michigan   in  the  class  of   mot.     The  mother  passed  away  on  the  11th  of  September,  1907. 

Judge  Russell  attended  the  common  and  high  schools  of  Deadwood  and  after  graduating 
from  the  latter  was  a  student  in  the  Spearfish  State  Norma]  School.  He  also  attended 
the  University  of  Notre  Dame  at  Notre  Dame,  Indiana,  for  a  number  of  years.  In  1892 
he  began  the  study  of  law  in  the  office  of  Edwin  Van  Cise,  acting  at  the  same  time  a 
law  clerk  for  about  eight  year-,  lie  has  In-  degree  from  the  Chicago  Law  School  and  was 
admitted  to  the  bar  in  1899.  In  l he  began  the  practice  of  his  profession  in  Dead- 
wood  and  has  continued  independently  until  the  present  time.  In  1902  he  was  nominated 
as  states  attornej  bul  was  defeated  and  in  1904  was  again  offered  the  nomination,  which 
he  declined.  In  L902  he  was  made  citj  attorney  and  in  1908  was  elected  to  the  office 
of  county   judge,   in   which    position   he   -.'Med    three   terms,     lie   was   an   admirable  judge  a- 


1G  HISTORY  OE  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

he  lias  that  impartiality  thai  is  essentia]  to  the  administration  of  justice,  allowing  no  per- 
sonal  predilections  to  influence  his  decisions,  which  are  based  upon  the  law  and  equity.  He 
continues  the  private  practice  of  his  profession  and  has  appeared  as  counsel  in  some  of 
the  most  important  litigation  of  the  district.  He  lias  other  business  interests,  being  a 
director  in  tin-  Black  Hills  Trust  i  Saving  Bank  ami  a  stockholder  in  the  Gold  Mountain 
Mining   A    Milling    '  ompany.     He   also   is   connected   with   a    number   of  other  companies   in 

the    vicinitj    "i    Deadwood   ami    has   recently    sold    s e    valuable   mining   lands,   though   he 

-till  owns  a  number  oi  patented  mining  properties. 

Judge  Russell  was  married  on  the  7th  oi  May.  L905,  to  Miss  Anne  Calvin,  who  was 
bom  in  Grand  Rapids,  Michigan,  a  daughter  of  John  and  Mary  Galvin,  both  of  whom  are 
now  deceased.  Mrs.  Russell  was  reared  by  an  aunt  and  at  one  time  lived  in  the  west, 
hut  met  her  Future  husband  while  visiting  relatives  at  Deadwood.  They  have  one  child, 
Dorothj     Anne,    who    was   hi, in   dune   29,    L906,  and    is    now    attending   school. 

The  Judge  is  a    member  of  the  Roman   Catholic  church,  of  which  he  is  a   truster,  and 

i-  also  ; mber  of  tin-  Knights  of  Columbus.     Fraternally  lie  belongs  to  Lodge.  No.   1906, 

i:  I'.  n.  i:..  ol  which  he  is  exalted  ruler  and  of  which  he  was  treasurer  for  six  years,  and 
also   district    deputy    hi    the   order    in    1913.     In    1904    he    was    president    of   the    Deadwood 

Business    Men's  Club  and   under  his  administration   tl rganization    was   able  to   do  much 

f,u-  the  good  of  the  city.     lie  has  used  his  ability   not   only  to  gain  personal  success  hut   to 

secure   tin-   g I    of   the   community   and    those    who   know    him    honor    him    for   his    integrity 

and   public  spirit. 


THOMAS  JOHNSTON   GRIER. 

Thomas  Johnston  Grier,  whom  the   Daily  Call  characterized  as  "Lead's  best   friend  and 

I,,  i   people's,"  was  the  superintendent  of  the  Homestake  Mining  C pany  for  thirty  years,  or 

until   death   called   I i   the  22d  ,,f  September,    rail.     In  the   famous  Black  Hills  district 

of  South   Dakota   the   Homestake  .Mining  Company  developed   its  interests  with  such   signal 

success  that   the  region  is  today  second  to  i ther  mining  district  in  the  world.     The  busi- 

ness    managi nt    of    the    c pany.    which    has    for    more    than    a    generation    never    failed    to 

dei  hue  a  liberal  dividend  annually,  creates  admiration  among  miners  and  mining  experts  of 
the  world  as  well  as  aiming  the  captains  of  industry  ami  finance.  Wide  experience  and 
sound  practical  judg nt  are  evident  in  every  feature  of  the  control  of  this  colossal  enter- 
prise. The  man  who  was  responsible  for  tin-  uniform  advancement  and  to  whom  more  than 
to  any  other  is  due  the  high  reputation  and  wide  prestige  which  the  Homestake  mines  enjoy 
is  Th.. ma-  Johnston  Grier,  the  late  efficient  superintendent,  a  man  nut  only  familiar  with 
everj  detail  of  tic  mining  industry,  but  also  the  possessot  of  business  tact  ami  executive 
ability  of  high  order,  as  his  thirty  years  of  successful  management  attest.  The  manner  in 
which  tin-  gigantic  enterprise  is  conducted  led  someone  i"  remark,  "It  is  a  huge  ami  highly 
efficient  manufacturing  plant  with  gold  as  it-  product."  Hack  of  every  such  mammoth  con- 
cern  is  a   strong  personality  ami  in  this  instance  it    was  that   of  Th as  Johnston  Grier,  a 

man  who  e  business  ability  and  executive  force  wen-  equalled  by  his  keen  sagacity  ami  his 
I  a  i. ad  humanitarian  ism. 

Mi,  i. rai  w.i-  born  at  Pakenham,  Ontario,  Canada,  May  is,  1850,  and  was  the  fourth 
in  ;i  family  of  ten  children,  six  suns  ami  four  daughters  the  others  being:  ,1.  R,  II.,  who  did 
in  Montreal  in  1911;  George  E.,  now  a  resident  "i  [roquois;  Annie  M..  the  wife  of  Gil- 
bert I  i  ii  ol  Ogdcn  i  tah;  William  John,  who  died  at  San  Francisco  in  1909;  Elizabeth  V., 
the  wife  nt  Arthur  Williams,  of  Montreal;  .Margaret  A.,  who  died  at  Annheini.  California,  in 
lss:;;  Albert  E.,  who  died  In  Denver,  Colorado,  in  1907;  Charles  Allen,  who  died  in  Iroquois 
in   lss;;;  and  Georgetta  i  lara,  now   the  wife  of  Charles  Withycomb,  of  Montreal. 

Thomas  Johnston  Grier  spent   his  youth   largely  in   [roquois,  Ontario,  Canada,  where,  in 

tin    acquircmenl    ol   his   education,  he  passed  through  consecutive  grades  to  the  high   scl I. 

Hi-  fn-t    practical  business  training  ami  experience  ci to  him  as  a  clerk  under  his  father 

in  the  postoflice  ami  while  tlui-  engaged  he  devoted  his  leisure  moments  to  the  study  of 
telegraphy.  Vt  thi  age  ol  seventeen  he  went  to  Montreal  and  became  an  employe  in  the 
main  office  "i  the  Montreal  Telegraph  C pany,  with  which  he  was  connected  until  1871.    He 


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then  crossed  the  border  into  the  United  States  and  made  his  way  to  Corinne,  Utah,  where  he 
was  employed  as  an  operator  by  the  Western  Union  Telegraph  Company  for  about  two  and 
a  half  years.  He  was  then  placed  in  charge  of  the  operating  room  at  Salt  Lake  City,  where 
he  continued  for  four  years. 

The  year  1878  witnessed  Mr.  Grier's  arrival  in  the  Black  Hills,  at  which  time  he  entered 
the  employ  of  tlie  Homestake  Company  as  bookkeeper.  Six  years  later,  or  in  1884,  following 
the  demise  of  Samuel  MeMaster,  he  was  appointed  to  the  vacant  position  of  superintendent 
of  the  company  and  so  remained  for  three  decades,  honored  and  respected  alike  by  stock- 
holders and  employes.  Under  his  direction  was  developed  the  largest  gold  mine  in  the  world, 
but  Mr.  Grier,  although  he  had  every  opportunity  to  do  so,  never  became  a  stockholder,  feel- 
ing that  he  could  serve  the  interests  of  both  employers  and  employes  with  greater  fairness 
and  justice  if  he  was  not  financially  connected  with  the  corporation.  He  was,  however,  presi- 
dent of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Lead.  Working  his  own  way  upward,  Mr.  Grier  never 
forgot  the  fact  that  he  won  his  advancement  and  was  therefore  in  sympathy  with  the  humblest 
employe.  Any  man  with  a  just  grievance  was  sure  to  obtain  an  audience  and  recognized  tin- 
fact  that  fairness  would  be  meted  out  to  him.  It  is  probable  that  no  other  superintendent  of 
a  like  corporation  in  the  United  States  ever  enjoyed  so  fully  the  respect  of  the  employes — 
respect  which  he  won  by  reason  of  his  great  consideration  and  fairness  to  the  man  who 
earns  his  bread  by  honest  toil.  As  manager  and  superintendent  he  was  also  ever  looking  out 
for  the  welfare  of  the  corporation  which  he  represented.  He  was  given  carte  blanche  in  regard 
to  the  control  of  affairs  and  he  continually  studied  out  methods  to  promote  efficiency  and 
produce  more  substantial  results.  Under  his  direction  many  millions  of  dollars  were  expended 
in  improvements  which  have  added  to  the  value  of  the  plant  and  promoted  its  efficiency.  In 
this  connection  the  Daily  Call  wrote: 

"Under  his  regime  was  built  the  great  water  system  which  supplies  the  company's  works, 
the  city  of  Lead  and  other  towns.  The  Spearlish  hydro-electric  plant  was  completed  during 
his  term  of  office,  the  great  Ellison  hoist,  the  viaduct  connecting  the  mills  with  the  railway 
system  of  the  company,  the  Star  and  Amicus  mills,  adding  to  the  capacity  of  the  company'.-* 
milling  plants,  and  other  works  which,  while  adding  to  the  efficiency  and  the  output  of  the 
company,  have  given  employment  to  hundreds  of  people.  Under  him  the  work  of  building  the 
new  B.  &  M.  hoist,  the  power  plant  and  boiler  plant,  which  is  now  under  way.  was  started. 
The  Recreation  building  was  conceived  by  Mr.  Grier,  and  the  plans  for  its  completion  carried 
out  by  Chief  Engineer  and  Assistant  Superintendent  Richard  Blackstone.  It  is  one  thing  that 
will  stand  as  a  monument  to  Mr.  Grier,  and  a  reminder  of  the  thought  and  care  which  he  gave 
to  the  interests  of  those  who  worked  under  him."  As  manager  for  the  Homestake  Company 
Mr.  Crier  superintended  the  efforts  of  twenty-live  hundred  people  with  a  payroll  of  two 
hundred  and  twenty-live  thousand  dollars  per  month,  the  mines  turning  out  over  six  million 
dollars  in  gold  and  owning  over  sixteen  million  dollars  worth  of  property.  The  business  was 
largely  developed  through  the  efforts  of  Mr.  Grier.  Labor  troubles  in  1908,  when  the  com- 
pany was  obliged  to  take  issue  with  the  Western  Federation  of  Labor,  were  finally  settled 
after  Mr.  Crier  had  put  into  effect  a  card  system,  by  which  all  employes  declared  they  would 
not  become  affiliated  with  the  union.  This  has  since  been  in  effect  and  the  soundness  of  his 
judgment  in  the  matter  is  indicated  in  the  fact  that  neither  riot  nor  murder  accompanied  the 
labor  trouble  and  there  were  tew  arrests  for  disturbances,  so  perfectly  were  his  orders  executed 
by  his  subordinates. 

Perhaps  one  of  the  greatest  public  testimonials  of  the  business  worth  and  ability  of  Mr. 
Grier  was  given  at  the  time  when  the  United  States  Industrial  Commission  made  its  recent 
investigation  of  the  Homestake  Company,  going  carefully  into  all  details  with  tin'  result  that 
the  commission  made  the  public  statement  that  they  had  never  found  any  corporation  SO 
equitably  managed  or  so  perfectly  systematized  as  the  Homestake  under  what  they  termed, 
"Mr.  Grier's  benevolent  despotism." 

On  the  8th  of  August,  1896,  Mr.  Crier  wedded  Mary  .lane  Palethorpe,  of  Glasgow, 
Scotland,  and  they  became  parents  of  lour  children.  Thomas  Johnston,  Evangeline  Victoria, 
Lisgai  Patterson  and  Ormonde  Palethorpe.  Mr.  Grier  also  had  two  stepchildren,  whom  he 
regarded  with  the  same  love  and  affection  that  he  entertained  for  his  own.  These  are  .lames 
anil  Madge  Ferric.     His  home  was  his  recreation. 

A  little  more  than  two  weeks  prior  to  his  death  Mr.  Grier,  accompanied  by  his  wife  and 
two  sons,  went  to  California  and  at   Los  Angeles,  on  the  22d  of  September,   1914,  he  passe. I 


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away.  He  was  a  life  member  of  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  a  member  of  sev- 
eral of  the  Masonic  bodies  and  also  oi  the  organization  known  as  the  Homestake  Veterans. 
His  religious  faith  was  evidenced  by  his  membership  in  and  regular  attendance  at  the  services 
ui  the  Episcopal  church.  When  the  news  of  his  death  was  received  in  the  city  in  which  lie 
had  bo  long  lived  it  was  said  that  old  men  that  had  been  in  the  employ  of  the  company  for 
over  thirty  years  could  be  seen  on  the  street  crying  like  children  over  the  loss  which  they 
regarded  as  personal.  Everj  form  of  public  amusement  or  entertainment  was  cancelled  or 
postponed  from  the  time  the  news  was  received  until  after  the  funeral,  and  not  only  in  Lead 
l„n  i„  every  portion  of  the  country  public  tribute  was  paid  to  the  memory  of  the  man  who 
was  so  highlj  revered  where  he  was  best  known.  Perhaps  something  of  the  nature  of  Mr. 
Grier's  splendid  life  work  can  best  be  gleaned  from  the  remarks  made  by  1'rofcssor  Com- 
mons, "i  the  industrial  commission,  after  his  investigation  of  the  Homestake  properties  and 
their  management.     He  said: 

••I  would  like  on  this  question  of  the  underlying  causes  that  you  have  brought  out,  I 
wool. I  like  for  my  personal  use,  not  as  stating  any  idea  of  my  colleagues,  to  state  to  you 
what  seems  to  mi'  to  he  our  purpose  and  line  of  suggestions  which,  from  my  standpoint,  would 
he  of  use  in  the  work  that  we  have  to  do.  As  1  stated  at  the  beginning,  we  are  required 
by  congress  to  investigate  the  underlying  causes  of  industrial  unrest,  and  to  make  recom- 
mendations for  legislation  to  congress  ami.  naturally,  to  the  states.  If  we  find  unrest,  what 
.,,,    its  causes  and  what   legislation  we  should  recommend  as  a  remedy. 

"Now,  I  might  state  what  seems  to  me  to  be  the  summing  up  of  this  testimony,  that  is, 
the  way  it  strikes  mi'  from  my  own  point  of  view,  not  representing  either  the  employer  or 
tie-  employes,  but  simply  as  a  looker-on.  you  might  say:  You  have  here  the  most  remark- 
able business  organization  that  I  have  come  across  in  the  country.  You  have  developed  wel- 
fare features  which  aie  beyond  anything  that  1  know  of.  ami  they  are  given  with  a  liberal  hand, 
'l.ni  have  a  high  scale  of  wages,  reasonable  hours  — very  fair  hours.  There  has  been  evidently 
ereal  progress  made  in  taking  care  oi  the  employe-  in  the  hospital  service,  and  you  have 
taken  .are  of  the  cost  of  living,  have  kept  it  down  below  what  employes  m  other  commu- 
nities have  been  forced  to  pay.  You  have  practically  been  able  by  your  great  strength  here 
,i-  ,i  huge  corporation,  dominating  the  whole  community,  to  look  out  for  the  welfare  .,(  your 
employes,  and  to  bring  iii  an  admirable  class  of  citizens.  It  seems  also  that  you  are  influential 
m  politics,  that  you  secure  a  g I  class  of  officials,  and  that  you  have  secured  the  enforce- 
ment of  law,  the  reduction  of  immorality.  It  seems  also  that  you  make  an  effort  to  build  up 
the  religious  life  of  (he  community  and  that  your  policy  is  broad  ami  liberal  in  all  respects. 
I   take   it    also  that    this  policy  depends  solely   upon   your  personality.     Such   inquiries  as  I 

|,av,     made  here   indicate  that    in   all  ease-  the  stockholders  leave  all   these  matters  tn  you   per- 

sonally  and  that   this  l.n.ad  policy  has  bee,,  carried  out  by  y< i  your  own  initiative;  and 

thai    you  have  nit  that  it   was  necessary,  for  the  good  of  the  c munity,  the  securing  a  line 

I,      ol   labor  here,  which  you  have  undoubtedly  done,  that  you  should  hold  the  reins  pretty 

l  I-  lil    ,,11    !  In-    ,  nininiinil  J  ." 

aiding    that    he   ha, I    visited    business   men    and    talked    with    individuals    in   the   camp,   the 

chairman  stated  that   from  all  he  could  see  or  hear  the  Homestake  management   had  wielded 

,,,,■  with  the  utmosl    fairness,  had  encouraged  the  religious  life  and  educational  hie  of 

the  com nitv.  ami   asked  suggestions   from   Mr.  Crier  as  to   reco ndations  lo  he  made 

a     a   ba   i     i'ir  legislation,  pointing  out   in   the  course  of  his  remarks  the  fact  thai, 
another  man  in   Mi    Grier's  place  might  not  exercise  his  power  with  the  same  fairness,  justiee 
,,,i  generositj   that    have  characterized  Mr.  Grier's  administration. 

Splendid  and  well  merited  tribute  t,,  Mr.  Grier  was  paid  by  one  of  the  local  papers  which 

said  : 

"It  was  not  his  great,  executive  genius  alone,  his  ability  lor  the  management  ol  a 
,,,,ai  propertj  involving  countless  details  and  unlimited  capacity  for  work,  that  Mr.  Grier 
i~„  his  superintendencj  el  the  Homestake  Mine  made  Lead  unique  in  the  industrial  world. 
I,  was  bj  the  high  character  .a  the  man  tin'  honor,  courage,  justice  and  generosity.  It  was 
not    merely    a    working    policj    thai    gave   to    Homestake   employes   and    to   Lead    people    in 

,al  whatevei  ol  < I  it  lay  in  his  great   power  in  besto-w     it  was  the  big,  fatherly  heart 

I  hat  made  it  possible  for  every  man  to  look  to  Mr.  (bier  lor  justice  and  generous  treatment 
a„d  never  to  look  in  vain.  In  I  he  management  of  Homestake  affairs  Mr.  drier  was  given 
all   power,      ll    re-ted   with   him   lo  institute  and  carry  0u1    policies  and  plans   lor  the  control  of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  21 

an  industry  upon  whose  successful  working  Lead  and  her  people  depend  absolutely  while  all 
the  Hills  is  to  a  great  degree  dependent  upon  it.  How  many  men  would  have  been  able  to  lay 
aside  every  consideration  of  personal  aggrandizement  or  personal  ambition  and  think  only 
of  the  interests  of  the  employes  of  the  company  and  the  rights  of  the  stockholders?  There 
was  no  reason  why  Mr.  Grier  should  not  have  been  a  heavy  stockholder.  No  reason  why 
he  should  not  have  been  a  millionaire  many  times  over  without  in  any  way  breaking  the 
requirements  of  law  and  of  honesty.  There  was  no  reason,  that  is,  except  the  fine  sense  of 
honor  that  prompted  him,  feeling  that  not  being  a  stockholder  would  place  him  in  better 
attitude  toward  the  company  and  its  operatives,  to  refuse  to  profit  himself  by  the  increase 
in  values  brought  about  largely  through  him.  That  unselfishness  showed  itself  in  many  ways. 
Mr.  Grier  ould  have  spared  himself  much  of  anxiety  and  of  effort  had  he  been  less  concerned 
for  the  welfare  of  others  and  more  for  his  own.  But  in  all  things  the  well-being  and  happiness 
of  those  under  him  and  the  interests  of  the  company  whose  property  he  controlled  came 
before  any  personal  consideration." 

A  modern  statesman  and  philosopher  has  said:  "In  all  this  world  the  thing  supremely 
worth  having  is  the  opportunity,  coupled  with  the  capacity,  to  do  well  and  worthily  a  piece 
of  work,  the  doing  of  which  shall  be  of  vital  significance  to  mankind."  Such  an  opportunity 
came  to  Mr.  Grier  and  well  did  he  improve  it  and  his  career  illustrates  the  saying  of  another 

eminent  American  statesman,  "There  is  something  better  than  making  a  living making  a 

life." 


rATKK'K  M.  MAGNEIi. 


Patrick  M.  Magner,  who  is  engaged  in  fanning  on  section  5.  in  Yankton  precinct  of 
Yankton  county,  is  a  son  of  David  and  .Alary  (Creighton)  -Magner.  The  father  was  born 
in  Cork,  Ireland,  and  brought  by  his  parents  to  the  state  of  New  York.  His  wife  was  born 
in   Dublin.  Ireland,  and  with  a  brother  and  a   friend  came  to  the  United  States  and  settled 

at  W Istock,  Illinois,  where  she  was  married  to  David   Magner,  having  previously   removed 

westward  to  the  locality.  In  1ST4  the  parents  of  our  subject  came  to  South  Dakota.  The 
father,  who  was  a  shoemaker,  worked  at  bis  trade  in  Woodstock  and  also  in  Yankton  up 
to  the  time  of  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1876.  IDs  widow  survived  him  and  reared  their 
two  sons,  Michael  and  Patrick,  the  former  now  a  business  man  of  Yankton.  The  mother 
parsed   away   in   Council   Bluffs,   Iowa,  in   1908. 

Patrick  M.  Magner  grew  to  manhood  in  Yankton  and  in  early  life  became  interested  in 
athletics,   especially   in   boxing.     He   became  a   professional   and    in   about    thirty   matches    in 

the    featherweight   class   lost    but   i Since    retiring    from    the   ring   he   has   been    engaged 

in  fanning.  He  first  purchased  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land  in  1002  and  since  that 
time  lias  added  to  his  holdings  until  his  borne  ranch  comprises  five  hundred  and  twenty 
acres,  on  which  he  has  one  oi  the  finest  sets  ot  farm  buildings  in  Yankton  county  or  in 
South  Dakota.  lie  is  continually  adding  to  bis  buildings  and  to  his  property  as  the  increase 
of  his  business  demands.  He  is  exclusively  a  stockman,  sidling  no  grain,  and  often  buying 
some  to  Iced  upon  the  home  ranch.  He  also  has  a  farm  of  more  than  ten  hundred  and 
twenty   acres   ten    miles   west    of   Yankton,  on    which    he   raises   large   quantities  of  grain.      Mis 

fanning   operations   ar inducted   on    an    extensive    scale.     A    large    farm    traction    engine     is 

used  in  the  heavy  plowing  and  hauling  and  in  the  threshing  and  other  operations  on  the 
farm.  Seventy-five  horses  are  necessary  on  the  two  farms.  The  annual  output  includes 
three  or  foui-  bundled  cattle  and  one  thousand  hogs,  and  is  equalled  by  but  few  producers 
in  the  state.  Mr.  Magner  follows  advanced  scientific  methods  and  seems  to  have  dis- 
covered the  secret  of  preventing  disease  among  hogs  by  feeding  them  while  tiny  are 
growing  on  oats,  giving  them  no  corn  except  for  the  finish  a  month  or  two  before  sending 
them  to  flic  market.  His  herds  line  been  :it  nil  times  free  from  the  usual  ravages  of 
disease.  He  is  also  a  believer  in  alfalfa,  having  out  about  one  hundred  and  seventy-five 
acres  id'  it.  Since  becoming  well  established  in  his  others  lines  he  has  added  dairying  to 
his  business.  He  started  by  selling  milk  and  now  supplii  s  a  large  part  of  the  milk  and  cream 
used     in    Yankton. 

Mr.  Magner  was  married  October  21,  1905,  to  Miss  Maude  A.  Paul,  who  was  born  near 
Iowa  City,  Iowa.  November  21,   1871,  a    daughter  of   William  L.  and  Alice    (Carney)    Paul, 


22  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

who  in  L878  removed  westward  to  Buffalo  county,  Nebraska,  settling  half  way  between 
Kearney  and  Orleans.     Mr.   Paul,  having  served  as  a   soldier  throughout  the  Civil  war,  was 

c pelled   to  live  on   his  claim   for  only  about   a   year,   when    he   received  title   to   it.     The 

family  resided  on  the  claim  while  Mr.  Paul  followed  hi>  vocation  of  contracting  and  build- 
ing in  Kearney  and  Orleans  and  as  soon  as  he  received  a  patent  to  the  land  he  moved 
In-  iamil\  in  Kearney,  where  the  children  were  educated.  While  upon  the  claim  the  family 
lived  in  a  sod  house  and  the  school  which  the  children  attended  during  that  period  was  also 
a  sod  structure.  The  mother  died  a  lew  years  alter  the  removal  to  Kearney  and  the 
family  afterward  scattered.  Mrs.  Magner  came  to  Yankton  and  made  her  home  with  old 
family  friends  Until  her  marriage.  She  became  interested  in  farming  before  her  marriage 
and  for  several  years  after  had  charge  of  the  place  before  Mr.  Magner  took  an  active  part 
in  running  the  business.  Her  knowledge  of  agriculture  and  stock-raising  is  equal  to  that 
of  her  husband's  and  theirs  are  among  the  most,  important  and  extensive  interests  of 
Yankton  county  ami  that  section  of  the  state.  They  have  four  big  silos  bidding  over  one 
thousand  tons  and  furnishing  ensilage  for  the  large  number  of  cattle  and  hogs  annually 
led  and  marketed  on  the  Magner  farm. 

Mr.  Magner  is  a  republican  in  his  political  \ic\vs  but  does  not  seek  nor  desire  office, 
preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  agricultural  and  stock-raising  interests,  which 
have  brought  him  to  a  prominent  position  among  the  successful  farmers  of  his  part  of 
the  stale. 


M.  D.  THOMPSON. 


No  mattei'  in  how  much  fantastic  theorizing  one  may  indulge  as  to  the  cause  of  success, 
it  is  invariably  found  on  careful  analysis  that  the  successful  men  owe  their  position  to 
industry,  enterprise  and  persistency  of  purpose.  Such  is  the  record  of  M.  D.  Thompson,  who 
has  been  continuously  connected  witli  business  affairs  for  a  longer  period  than  any  other 
resident  of  North  or  South  Dakota.     Residing  at  Vermillion,  he  is  engaged  in  banking,  in  the 

grain  business  I  in  dealing  in  farm  machinery.     He  was  born  in  Saratoga  county.  New  York, 

in  L847,  a  son  of  Orville  Thompson,  who  followed  fanning  in  Washington  county.  New  York, 
until   his  death. 

The  sou  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  anil  afterward  attended  the 
hurt  Edward  Institute  of  New  York,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1st;:; 
Subsequently  lie  made  his  way  westward  to  Wisconsin,  where  he  engaged  in  clerking  for 
about  two  years,  and  in  .lime,  1869,  he  went  to  (lay  county,  Dakota  territory,  where  he 
purchased   an    interest    in   the  general  store  of  .lames   McIIenry.     At   the  same   time    Martin   .1. 

Lewis    became   a    partner   and    later    Mr.    Tl ipson    and    Mr.    Lewis    purchased    Mr.    McIIenry 's 

interest.      The   nature   of    the   business   has    been    s ewhat    changed,    lor   the   Thompson-Lewis 

Company  now  deals  in  farm  implements,  grain  and  lumber,  and  its  trade  has  grown  to  exten- 
sive and  gratifying  proportions.  Mr.  Lewis  passed  away  in  L896,  continuing  active  in  the 
until  his  demise,  but  tlie  name  of  the  Thompson  Lew  is  Company  has  been  retained. 
Mr.  Thompson  is  an  extensive  owner  of  well  improved  farm  lands  in  (lay  county  and  also  of 
valuable  properties  in  Vermillion.  He  was  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  private  bank  con- 
ducted under  tin    tn f   D.  M.   Inman  A   Company  at   Vermillion  in    is":i.     This  was  the 

sii mid  bank  of  Vermillion  and  was  conducted  under  the  original  plan  of  organization  until 
1889,  w  in  n  it  was  converted  into  the  hirst  National  Bank,  which  is  capitalized  for  fifty  thou- 
sand dollars  and  of  which  Mr.  Thompson  is  one  of  the  principal  stockholders.  For  a  consid- 
erable period  he  served  as  vice  president  ot  the  institution  and  in  1912  was  elected  to  the 
presidency,  in  which  position  he  has  active  voice  in  the  management  of  the  bank  and  in  formu- 
lating its  policy. 

(in  January  6,  L870,  occurred  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Thompson  and  Miss  Anna  10.  Lewis, 
a  daughtei  of  William  L.  Lewis,  of  Columbus,  Wisconsin,  and  to  them  have  been  born  two 
son-,  Orville  \\  ..  a  graduate  of  the  State  University  of  South  Dakota,  was  cashier  of  the 
I  n  I  National  Bank  oi  Vermillion  for  ten  years  and  while  living  in  Clay  county  was  elected 
-tai'  senator  for  a  two  years'  term.  lie  is  now  a  resident  of  Chicago,  where  he  is  secretary 
and  treasure)  oi  (he  .lame-  I'.  Marsh  Manufacturing  Company.  Martin  L.,  also  a  graduate 
of  tin-  siat.    I  niversity,  i-  a  partner  in  the  Thompson-Lewis  Company  of  Vermillion. 


M.  I).  THOMPSON 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  25 

Mr.  Thompson  is  a  stalwart  republican,  but  not  an  aspirant  for  office.  He  and  his  fam- 
ily hold  membership  in  the  Baptist  church.  Fraternally  he  is  a  Mason  and  an  Odd  Fellow 
and  in  the  former  has  attained  the  Knight  Templar  degree  and  is  also  a  member  of  the 
Mystic  Shrine.  For  forty-six  years  he  lias  been  continuously  connected  with  business  affairs 
in  Clay  county  and  has  steadily  advanced  in  the  scope  and  importance  of  his  interests  and 
activities.  His  success  is  the  direct  outcome  of  earnest,  persistent  effort  intelligently  directed 
and  he  stands  in  the  foremost  rank  among  those  who  have  been  most  active  and  efficient  in 
furthering  the  upbuilding  of  his  part  of  the  state. 


COLONEL  WHEELER  S.  BOWEN. 

During  practically  the  entire  period  of  his  active  life  Colonel  Wheeler  S.  Bowen  has 
been  identified  with  the  newspaper  business  and  since  1909  has  been  editor  of  the  Huronite, 
published  at  Huron.,  As  such  he  has  exerted  a  great  influence  over  the  development  of 
the  city  along  many  lines  and  his  work  has  won  him  an  important  place  among  the  men 
of  ability  and  worth  in  the  community.  Colonel  Bowen  is  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war, 
having  served  as  a  member  of  the  Twelfth  Wisconsin  Battery.  He  was  born  in  Ohio,  April 
s.  1S43,  and  is  a  son  of  Hiram  and  Martha  (Wheeler)  Bowen,  who  moved  to  Wisconsin 
in  1849,  settling  at  Janesvillc.  The  father  conducted  a  newspaper  there  for  many  years, 
having  previously  been  in  the  newspaper  business  at  Akron,  Ohio,  as  founder  and  editor 
of  the  Summit  County  Beacon.  Hiram  Bowen  edited  the  Janesville  Gazette  and  later 
the  Milwaukee  Sentinel.  He  came  to  South  Dakota  in  18T6  and  moved  from  this  state  to 
California,   where  his   death   occurred. 

Colonel  Wheeler  S.  Bowen  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Janesville 
In  1862  lie  enlisted  in  the  Twelfth  Wisconsin  Battery  and  served  in  the  army  until  the 
close  of  the  Civil  war.  Following  his  honorable  discharge  he  returned  to  Janesville.  where 
he  became  connected  with  the  newspaper  business,  editing  the  (lazotte  until  1873.  In  that 
year  he  moved  to  Yankton,  this  state,  and  bought  the  Press  and  the  Dakotan,  starting 
the  first  daily  in  the  Dakotas.  Colonel  Bowen  moved  to  Sioux  Falls  in  1901  and  edited 
the  Press  there  until  1907.  after  which  he  spent  one  year  in  Boise  City,  Idaho.  In  1909  he 
located  in  Huron  and  bought  the  Huronite  and  the  State  Spirit  which  he  merged  under  one 
management  with  the  former  name.  Since  that  time  lie  lias  edited  the  paper,  making  it 
one  of  the  leading  influences  for  progress  in  the  community.  It  has  become  an  excellent 
news  and  advertising  medium  and  its  popularity  is  evident  in  a  large  and  growing  cir- 
culation. 

In  1874  Colonel  Bowen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ella  Davis  of  Janesville, 
Wisconsin,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  a  son.  George  H.,  who  is  in  business 
with  his  father.  Colonel  Bowen  is  well  known  in  the  local  post  of  the  Grand  Army  of 
the  Republic  and  in  this  way  keeps  in  touch  with  his  comrades  of  fifty  years  ago.  He 
is  progressive  and  public-spirited  in  matters  of  citizenship  and  has  held  a  number  of  offices 
of  public  trust  and  responsibility,  serving  as  postmaster  of  Yankton  under  Presidents 
Arthur  and  Harrison  and  as  clerk  of  the  senate  committee  on  Indian  affairs  in  Washington 
under  Ivttcjrew.  Since  taking  up  his  residence  in  Huron  his  influence  has  been  a  tangible 
force  for  good  in  the  community  and  he  is  held  in  high  honor  and  esteem  wherever  he 
is   known. 


HEXBY   ADAM   WAGNER. 


Henry  Adam  Wagner,  the  popular  mayor  .,i  Watertown  and  proprietor  of  the  Water- 
town  Carbonating  Company,  was  bom  in  Luxemburg,  Germany,  on  the  11th  of  lime.  1871, 
his  parents  being  John  P.  and  Margarei  (Suttor)  Wagner.  He  spent  the  first  thirteen 
years  of  his  life  in  the  land  of  his  birth  and  then  accompanied  his  parents  on  their  emigra- 
tion to  the  new  world,  the  family  taking  up  their  abode  near  Watertown,  Codington  county, 
South    Dakota.      Here    the    father    engaged    in    farming    until    four    years    prior    to    his    death, 

Vol.  IV— 2 


I'd  HISTORY  OF  Si  H'TII    DAKOTA 

when  be  removed  to  Watertown  and  li% ■<l  retired.     He  became  the  owner  of  seven   hundred 
jim    twenty  acres  of  verj    valuable  and  productive  land.     His  death  occurred   in   the  fall  of 
■  .Hid  that  of   his  wife  about   a   year  and  a  ball   previously. 

II.iii  x  \.  Wagner  began  his  education  in  the  schools  of  his  native  land  ami  lain 
attended  college  at  Prairie  du  Chien,  Wisconsin,  completing  his  education,  however,  at 
Conception,  Missouri.  After  leaving  school  ho  engaged  in  the  lumber  ami  grain  business 
in  Goodwin,  South  Dakota,  for  two  years  and  was  subsequently  interested  in  the  grain 
and  coal  business  at  Palmer  ami  Kranzburg.  lie  also  conducted  a  general  store  at  the 
lattei  place  until  his  removal  to  Watertown  in  L905.  Forming  a  partnership  with  Sylvester 
Dory,  la-  embarked  in  Ins  present  business  as  proprietor  of  the  Watertown  Carbonating 
Company.  They  began  operations  in  a  -mall  frame  building,  but  their  trade  steadily 
increased  and  today  they  have  une  of  the  must  up-to-date  establishments  of  the  kind 
in  the  state.  shipping  their  products  all  over  South  Dakota  and  into  Minnesota.  They 
employ  on  an  average  twelve  nun.  Mr.  Wagner  is  also  a  stockholder  in  several  local 
c -  ami  i-  regarded  as  f  tin'  leading  ami  enterprising  business  men  of  the  town. 

(in  the  null  of  June,  1896,  Mr.  Wagner  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Anna  M. 
Kranz,  a  daughter  of  John  Kranz,  of  Kranzburg,  who  is  still  living  at  the  age  of  eighty- 
three  years  Her  mother,  however,  is  deceased.  Mr.  Kranz  tame  to  this  state  in  1878 
ami  as  a  fanner  was  prominently  identified  with  its  early  development  and  prosperity.  Mr. 
ami  Mis.  Wagner  have  three  children.  Blanche,  Roxanna  and  Vernon.  The  family  hold 
membership  in  the  Catholic  church  and  in  politics  Mr.  Wagner  is  a  democrat.  He  has  taken 
quite    an     active    and     influential     part     in     state     affairs     and     has     been     called     upon     to     till 

several    offices    of    honor    and    trust,    being   (deeded    mayor   of    Watertown,    first    under    tl Id 

form    oi    government,    but    within    a    month    was    reelected    when    the    commission    form    of 

government    came    into   existence.      He   has    now    filled    that    Office    lor   three   years,    with    credit 

to  himself  ami  to   the  entire  satisfaction  of  all  concerned.      During   this   time  great    icipal 

improvements  have  been  started,  including  a  great  deal  of  paving  work,  the  extension  of 
sewer-,  etc.  He  is  a  member  of  Council  No.  859,  Knights  of  Columbus,  is  a  life  member  of 
the   Benevolent   Protective  Order  of    Elks  ami   is  also  connected   with   the    Eagles,   the   Owls, 

the   r nieicial    club,    the    United    Travelers    ami    the    Fraternal    Reserve    Association.     He 

finds  recreation  in  outdoor  sports,  being  especially  interested  in  hunting  and  fishing  as 
well  as  motoring.  During  his  residence  in  Watertown  his  inllueme  has  been  widely  felt 
and    he    is    justly    regarded    as   one   of    the    leading    citizens. 


PATRICK   BRYAN    McCARTHY. 

Patrick   Bryan    McCarthy,  a   capitalist    of   Rapid   city,  who  has   won   notable  si ss  in 

mining  operations  ami  is  now  the  sole  owner  of  the  Tamarack  Group  in  Pennington 
county,  comprising  over  four  hundred  acres  of  land  rich   with  gold-bearing  ores,  is  a   native 

of  County  Cork.   Ireland,  and  a   descendant   of  one  of  the   s(    illustrious   families  ot    tic 

Emerald  isle  tracing  Ins  ancestry  in  direct  line  back  to  Cormae  McCarthy,  famous  in  Irish 
history  in  connection  with  his  ownership  of  Blarney  Castle  and  estates.  Our  subject's 
fathei  wa-  Cornelius  McCarthy  and  his  mothei  Catherine  (Bryan)  McCarthy.  The  former 
died  when  hi-  -on  Patrick  was  a  lad  of  nine  years  and  a  year  later  the  mother  with  her  six 
children   came   to  the   United   states,  settling   at    Albion.  Orleans  county.  New   York. 

Patrick    Bryan     McCarthy,    the    third    ii lei     of    birth    in    the    family,    received    but 

I ted    educational    privileges.      Me   attended    the    public    scl 1-    when    opportunity    offered 

ami    in    later  years   ha-   supplemented   the  knowledge   thus   gained   by   extensive   reading    and 

observation,  so  that   h,-  i-  todaj   a   well  informed   man.     Being  oi f  tl lder  members  of 

imily,  it    wa-   necessary    for   him   to  contribute  to  the   support    of   his   mother  and   his 

- ■  brothers  and   sisters.     At    the  age  of  Bixteen   years  lie  became  a  brakeman  on  the 

'  iagarti    c!  •     I    the    New    York   Central    Railroad,   receiving  a    wage   of   dollar   and 

thirtj  e  en  and  a  half  emit-  per  day.  lb-  so  continued  from  L867  until  1869  and  then 
mad,-  hi-  way  westward  to  Grand  Island,  Nebraska,  where  In-  entered  the  Union  Pacific 
Railwaj  service  as  a  locomotive  fireman.  Latei  he  removed  to  North  Platte  and  in  isti  be 
was  promoted  to  engineer,  being  the  youngest  engineer  in  the  Union   Pacific  service  and  one 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  27 

of  the  youngest  in  the  entire  country.  He  soon  developed  into  one  of  the  expert  engineers 
of  tlic  road  n ml  established  records  of  efficiency  and  operating  economy  that  stood  for 
many  years  unexcelled.  He  had  a  number  of  narrow  escapes  from  injuries  or  death  and 
finally  concluded  that  the  hazards  of  the  work  were  out  of  proportion  to  the  remuneration 
so  that  he  resigned  in  1877. 

Early  in  the  same  year  Mr.  McCarthy  arrived  in  the  Black  Hills  and  mined  for  a  time 
at  Rockerville.  In  the  latter  part  of  lsls  he  became  a  member  of  the  firm  of  McGuire  & 
McCarthy,  engaged  in  the  grain  and  hay  business  at  Rapid  City.  He  had  in  the  meantime 
become  interested  in  a  hotel  property  and  in  1879  assumed  the  management  of  the  Inter- 
national Hotel  there  which  for  many  years  afterward  was  one  of  the  landmarks  of  the  city 
and  was,  as  well,  the  headquarters  of  the  Northwestern  Stage  &  Transportation  Company, 
operating  between  Pierre  and  Black  Hills  points.  It  was  the  principal  means  of  passenger 
travel  in  those  days.  Mr.  McCarthy  conducted  the  hotel  until  1911,  when  the  old  structure 
was  moved  and  its  place  taken  by  the  Elks  building. 

Since  first  coming  to  South  Dakota  he  lias  been  largely  interested  in  mining  properties 
and  is  the  sole  owner  of  the  Tamarack  Group  in  Pennington  county,  comprising  over  four 
hundred  acres  of  rich  gold-bearing  ores.  His  faith  in  the  ultimate  future  greatness  of  South 
Dakota  has  led  him  to  invest  extensively  in  farm  and  ranch  lands  and  he  is  also  the  owner 
of  much  valuable  city  real  estate. 

In  politics  Mr.  McCarthy  is  a  democrat  and  fur  many  years  has  been  a  leader  in  both 
local  and  state  circles  of  his  part}'.  He  served  as  a  member  of  the  city  council  for  several 
years  and  a  part  of  the  time  as  acting  mayor.  He  turned  the  first  sod  at  the  beginning 
of  the  construction  of  the  Crouch  Line  Railway  and  on  the  completion  of  flic  work  drove 
the  last  spike.  He  has  always  been  actuated  by  a  public-spirited  devotion  to  the  general 
good  and  lias  cooperated  in  many  important  public  movements,  bis  efforts  being  at  all  times 
resultant.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Pioneer  Society  of  1877  and  his  religious  faith  is  that 
of    the    Catholic    church. 

(in  the  12th  of  October,  1886,  Mr.  McCarthy  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Margaret 
Horgan,  a  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Alice  Horgan,  of  Custer  county.  South  Dakota.  Her 
father  was  a  civil  engineer  by  profession  and  before  coming  to  America  was  a  member  of 
the  British  Royal  Engineers.  Mrs.  .McCarthy  passed  away  September  6,  1903,  leaving 
three  children,  Grover  Cleveland,  Mary  Alice  and  Catherine.  The  son  is  now  in  the  United 
States    revenue   service   with    headquarters    at    Aberdeen,    South    Dakota. 

Mr.  McCarthy  has  always  been  fond  of  outdoor  life  and  is  devoted  to  hunting  and 
fishing.  He  is  an  enthusiast  on  everything  that  spells  development  ami  improvement  and 
his  support  of  any  project  looking  to  the  advancement  of  civic,  business  or  educational 
development  of  his  city  and  the  Black  Hills  country  may  always  be  relied  upon.  Progress 
and  patriotism  might  well  be  termed  the  keynote  of  lus  character  and  have  brought  him  to 
his    present    enviable    position. 


.IOIIX  (  PAWFOKD  F.CCLES. 


John  Crawford  Eccles  is  well  known  t..  the  hardware  trade  throughout  the  slate  of 
South  Dakota  as  he  has  one  of  the  leading  stores  of  Die  hind  in  the  state  ami  is  the  largest 
Shipper  along  that  line  in  the  Black  Hills  district,  lie  was  bom  in  Pittsburgh,  Pennsyl- 
vania, August  27,  1859,  a  -on  of  .lane-  and  Margaret  (daffy)  Eccles,  both  of  whom  were 
natives  oi  Pennsylvania.  The  father,  who  was  a  merchant  tailor,  emigrated  with  In-  family 
from  the  Key-tone  state  I,,  Michigan,  where  he  continued  in  business,  and  both  he  and  his 
wife   passed   away   in   the   Wolverine   state. 

Mr.    Eccles   of    this    review    is    the    sixth    in    a     family    of    eight    children    and    was    re I 

under  the  parental  roof.  He  attended  school  first  al  Battle  Creek,  Michigan,  ami  later  at 
Tecumaeh    and    Charlotte,    that     state.      In     1881     he    cairn-    to    South    Dakota    and    located    in 

Deadw I.   where   he    was   employed   by   the   Starr   >\    Bullock    Company    in    their    hardware 

department.  After  one  year  in  their  emploj  ho  was  taken  into  the  firm,  which  became 
Starr.  Bullock  &  Eccles.  They  opened  the  first  hardware  store  in  Sturgis  and  Mr.  Eccles 
continued  in  charge  of  Dial   establishment   until    1896  or   1897,  when  he  sol, I  his   interest  in 


28  1 1 1 S  I  (  )RY  <  »F  S<  >L   i  1 1   DAKOTA 

the  firm  and  went  to  Juneau,  Alaska,  when-  In-  lum^lit  a  stock  of  men's  furnishings  at  a 
bankrupt  sale  and  conducted  business  For  about   six   months.     On  disposing  of  his  interests 

there,  he  returned  to  Deadw I.  South  Dakota,  and  entered  the  employ  of  Ayers  &  Company, 

dealers  in  hardware,  with  whom  he  remained  for  seven  years.  At  the  expiration  of  that 
period  he  removed  to  Belle  Fourehe  and  purchased  the  Mortimer  &  Cock  Hardware  Com- 
pany's  stock.  This  was  in  L904  and  in  the  intervening  years  he  has  been  most  successful 
in  tin-  conduct  of  liis  business  and  now  carries  the  largest  stock  of  hardware  in  western 
Smith  Dakota  and  the  largest  stock  of  wire  in  any  state.  His  business  occupies  two  lloors 
in  the  main  store  and  he  also  uses  three  large  warehouses.  He  is  recognized  as  the  largest 
hardware  shipper  in  the  hills.  Ilis  success  is  founded  upon  those  unchanging  principles  of 
business  which  must  be  the  basis  of  enduring  prosperity,  namely,  knowledge  of  the  stock 
carried,  honesty  in  all  transactions  and  never-failing  courtesy.  He  carries  a  full  line  of 
paints,  oils,  shelf  and  heavy  hardware1,  farm  implements,  wagons,  buggies  and  wire  fencing 
of  all  kinds.      In  addition   to  his  large  retail  trade  he  does  an  extensive  jobbing  business. 

Mr.  Eccles  was  married  January  5,  1887.  to  Miss  Elizabeth  Maria  Ash,  a  native  of 
Yankton,  Smith  Dakota,  and  a  daughter  of  Henry  Clay  and  Mary  Culver  (Reynolds)  Ash, 
the  former  horn  in  Allegany  county,  Maryland,  on  Christmas  Day.  1827,  and  the  latter  in 
Ohio  in  L830.  The  mother  died  January  2:;,  1905,  in  Yankton,  and  the  father  passed 
away  in  Sturgis,  February  12,  L909.  He  was  a  charter  member  of  the  first  Masonic  lodge 
established  in  Dakota  territory,  which  was  located  at  Yankton,  and  was  well  known  in  the 
Masonic  fraternity,  lie  and  his  wife  were  the  parents  of  five  children:  Benjamin  Cowdin, 
who  resides  near  Faith,  Sooth  Dakota,  and  operates  an  extensive  stock  ranch,  while  his  family 
live  in  Minneapolis,  Minnesota-,  Julia,  the  wife  ol  Charles  Bates,  of  Yankton;  Harry  Clay, 
who  was  born  in  1858  and  died  July  25,  1904,  in  Colorado,  where  he  had  gone  for  his 
health,  which  had  heroine  impaired  while  lie  was  prospecting  in  Alaska;  William  Bartlett, 
a  resident  of  San  Diego,  California,  where  he  is  engaged  in  the  real-estate  and  loan  business; 
and    Mrs.    Eccles. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Eccles  have  four  children.  John  Crawford,  Jr.,  born  May  25.  1889,  is  asso- 
ciated with  his  father  in  the  hardware  business,  lie  married  Miss  [Catherine  Pearson,  a 
native  ol  Missouri,  who  was  brought  to  Belle  Fouche  by  her  parents  when  but  an  infant. 
A  daughter,  Anna  Elizabeth,  has  been  horn  to  this  marriage,  lier  natal  day  being  June  25, 
1914.  The  second  son,  Marston  Ash,  was  hmn  November  8,  1891,  and  married  Miss  Ethel 
Hall,  a  native  of  Belle  Fourehe.  He  is  also  associated  with  Ilis  lather  in  the  hardware 
business.  Charles  Bates,  whose  birth  occurred  •lime  7.  1893,  is  operating  a  two  thousand 
acn  stock  ranch  iii  Montana  which  is  owned  by  Eccles  &  Sons.  Although  the  ranch 
i-  in  Montana  the  postofftce  is  Boise,  Idaho.  Mary  Margaret,  the  only  daughter,  was  born 
June  l.  1895,  and  is  the  wife  of  Lynn  Chunning,  cashier  of  the  State  Bank  of  linker. 
Molilalia. 

Mr.  Eccles  is  a  democrat  but  has  been  loo  busy  with  his  business  affairs  to  hold 
office.  He  is  identified  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Modem  Woodmen  of  America 
and   m   thus,,  organizations   has  made  i y   friends,  while  he  holds  tie-   respect    and  esteem 

of    his    fellow    citizens,    who    recognize    the    lact     that     Ills    financial    success    has    1 n    won    by 

■  1 1 1 1  ■  i  m.i  business  ability  and  tireless  energy  and  that  it  has  not  been  gained  by  taking 
advantat f   others. 


.MiSEPlI   \V.   PARMLEY. 


Joseph  W.  I'arniley  i~  an  exponent  of  the  spirit  of  progress  which  is  dominating  the  de- 
velopment "I  South  Dakota  and  the  northwest.  lie  makes  his  home  at  Ipswich,  Edmunds 
county,  and  has  been  closely  associated  with  its  development  along  educational,  agricultural  and 
commercial  lines.    Ilis  ml  ensts,  however,  have  even  wider  significance  and  effect,  for  he  is  con- 

cerned   in  the  lj I  roads  move nt  and   in    various  other  plans  and   projects  which  have  to  do 

w  it  h  I  he  de\  elopment  and  upbuilding  of  the  state,  not,  only  for  the  immediate  present  but  also 
for  the  future.  Mr.  I'arniley  is  a  native  of  Iowa  county,  Wisconsin,  born  January  12,  L861,  and 
is  a   -on  of  Joseph  and  .lane   (Ashton)    I'arniley.     After  completing  a  common  school  course  he 


.MisKI'll    W.   PAEMLEY 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  31 

attended  the  State  Normal  School  of  Platteville  and  the  Lawrence  University  at  Appleton, 
Wisconsin. 

His  residence  in  Dakota  territory  dates  from  1883.  After  looking  over  the  northwest  he 
concluded  that  it  would  eventually  be  a  great  agricultural  empire.  The  railroads  had  reached 
Aberdeen  and  already  extensions  were  being  considered.  Mr.  Parmley  studied  the  map  and 
said  that  some  day  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railway  Company  would  build  west 
to  the  Pacific  and  felt  that  there  was  no  more  feasible  route  than  from  Aberdeen  straight  to 
the  coast.  He  started  out  on  foot  and  when  forty  miles  west  stopped  on  the  present  town  site 
of  Roscoe  and  looked  around  him  for  miles,  the  meeting  of  sky  and  prairie  constituting  his 
horizon.  He  secured  a  part  of  the  present  town  site  of  Roscoe  as  his  preemption,  then  returned 
to  Aberdeen,  purchased  lumber  for  a  shanty  and  drove  back  to  his  claim.  In  connection  with 
(  harles  1'.  Morgan  of  Chicago  he  named  the  "town"  Roscoe,  in  honor  of  Roscoe  Conklin,  who 
was  then  at  the  zenith  of  his  career.  Other  settlers  soon  came  and  in  connection  with  Henry 
Huck,  Mr.  Parmley  in  September  of  that  year  began  the  publication  of  the  Roscoe  Herald, 
of  which  he  afterward  became  sole  owner.  He  continued  to  publish  that  paper  until  1910,  when 
he  purchased  the  South  Dakota  Tribune  and  merged  the  two  journals  under  the  name  of  the 
Ipswich  Tribune.  .All  this  time  he  was  working  earnestly  for  the  development  of  the  district 
in  which  he  had  located  and  his  efforts  extended  beneficially  along  many  lines. 

When  Edmunds  county  was  organized  in  August,  iss:(,  Mr.  Parmley  was  appointed  super- 
intendent of  schools  and  was  elected  to  that  office  in  the  fall  of  1884.  He  was  instrumental 
in  organizing  the  educational  system  of  the  county,  and  when  he  retired  from  the  position  of 
county  superintendent  the  educational  work  had  been  placed  upon  an  excellent  basis,  leading 
to  its  continued  growth  and  development.  When  lie  left  the  position  of  county  superintendent 
he  was  elected  register  of  deeds  and  county  clerk.  In  1887  he  studied  law  and  was  admitted 
to  the  bar  but  has  never  engaged  in  active  practice.  Ilis  knowledge  of  the  law.  however,  has 
been  of  the  utmost  value  to  him  in  conducting  his  private  business  interests  and  in  promoting 
public  projects.  Moreover,  he  served  as  county  judge  for  a  number  of  terms  both  by  election 
and  by  appointment  of  the  governor,  and  he  has  also  been  numbered  among  the  lawmakers 
of  the  state,  having  for  two  terms  been  a  member  of  the  state  legislature.  He  has  been  urged 
by  a  large  constituency  on  several  occasions  to  become  a  candidate  for  congress,  for  governor 
and  for  the  United  States  senate  but  has  always  declined.  He  has  ever  regarded  the  pur- 
suits of  private  life  as  in  themselves  abundantly  worthy  of  his  best  efforts  and  has  preferred 
that  his  public  service  should  be  done  as  a  private  citizen.  Those  who  know  aught  of  his  career 
recognize,  too,  that  his  efforts  have  been  farreaching  and  effective  ami  that  many  public  move- 
ments owe  much  to  his  indorsement  and  active  support. 

Mr.  Parmley  is  intensely  interested  in  better  farming  methods  and  was  a  pioneer  in 
introducing  Durum  wheat,  better  varieties  of  corn,  alfalfa  ami  drought  resistant  forage  crops. 
He  lias  also  introduced  and  bred  herds  of  registered  cattle  and  at  the  present  time  has  the 

largest  herd  of  Shetland  j ies  in  the  northwest.     Moreover,  he  is  the  owner  of  the  business 

conducted  under  the  name  of  the  Edmunds  I  ounty  Abstract  I  ompany  and  is  half  owner  of  the 
McPherson  (ounty  Abstract  Company  at  Leola.  His  resourceful  business  ability  has  not  been 
i  xhausted  even  through  these  connections  ami  into  other  fields  he  has  extended  his  efforts,  being 
at  the  head  of  the  Aberdeen  Pressed  Brick  Company  and  active  in  developing  an  industry  that 
promises  much  for  the  northwest. 

Moreover,  Mr.  Parmley  is  known  as  the  father  of  the  good  roads  movement  in  the  state 
and  is  president  of  the  South  Dakota  Good  Roads  Association.  He  was  the  originator  of  a 
plan  to  build  an  improved  public  highway  from  Aberdeen  to  Mobridge,  which  against  his 
protest  was  named  the  Parmley  Highway.  Later  he  led  the  movement  for  the  extension  id'  the 
road  to  the  falls  of  St.  Anthony  east  and  to  the  falls  of  the  Yellowstone  west,  thus  making  a 
great  road  from  the  Twin  Cities  to  the  Yellowstone  National  Park.  This  has  developed  into 
;i  greal  doss  country  road  and  is  now  extending  cast  ;is  far  as  Chicago  and  west  to  Seattle, 
while  the  plan  is  to  continue  east  to  Plymouth  Rock,  making  a  great  transcontinental  high- 
way. Mr.  Parmley  has  been  at  the  head  of  this  undertaking  and  for  the  past  two  years  has 
been  president  of  the  organization  known  n-  the  Yellowstone  Trail  Association.  The  value 
of  such  a  project  cannot  be  overestimated  and  t  he  promoters  of  such  an  undertaking  deserve  the 
gratitude  of  their  fellow  men. 

Mr.  Parmley  is  also  intensely  interested  in  the  world  peace  movement  and  is  in  demand 
.,,  ;l  lecturer  on  the  subject  of  the  settlement  of  disputes  between  nations. by  arl.it  ration  or  a 


32  HIST(  >RY  (  )F  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

world  court.  He  i>  now  president  of  the  Soutb  Dakota  Peace  Society.  He  has  traveled 
extensively  in  the  United  States,  (  anada  and  Mexico  and  his  writings  descriptive  of  his 
journeys,  as  well  as  of  subjects  oi  general  discussion,  are  in  demand  by  many  magazines. 
Beside  the  honorary  positions  above  mentioned  thai  he  lills,  he  is  a  trustee  of  the  Dakota 
Wesleyan  I  niversitj  and  is  a  member  oi  the  National  Scientific  and  other  societies.  It  would 
be  tautological  in  this  connection  to  enter  into  anj  series  of  statements  showing  him  to  be  a 
man  oi  broad  culture,  oi  liberal  knowledge  and  wide  public  spirit,  for  these  have  been  shadowed 
Forth  between  the  lines  oi  this  review.     He  looks  at  life  from  a  wide  standpoint,  recognizes 

tl pportunities  for  national  and  world  progress  and  attacks  everything  with  a  contagious 

enthusiasm.     Mr.  Parmley  is  a  member  of  a  number  of  secret  societies,  including  the  -Modern 

W Imen  oi   America  and  the   United   Workmen.     He  is  also  a  thirty-second  degree   .Mason 

and  a   member  of  the  Mystic  Shrine. 

In  1886  Mr.  Parmley  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  lassie  E.  Baker,  of  Dodgeville,  Wis 

i sin,  a  daughter  of  Francis  and  Mary  (Dony)   Baker.     Two  children  have  been  born  of  this 

union:  l.oien,  now  twenty  years  of  age,  who  is  attending  the  State  University  of  South 
Dakota;  and  Irene,  who  is  attending  high  school  in  Ipswich. 


GEORGE  W.  ABBOTT. 


since  ls'.u  George  W.  Abbott  has  resided  in  Sioux  Falls  and  throughout  the  entire 
period,  covering  almost  a  quarter  of  a  century,  has  been  prominently  connected  with  its 
linancial  interests.  He  is  also  a  leading  figure  in  Masonic  circles,  few  members  oi  the 
order  in  the  state  being  a-  widely  known.  His  efforts  have  indeed  been  a  tangible  asset  in 
the  advancement  oi  Masonry  in  South  Dakota  and  his  acquaintance  among  his  brethren  of 
i  he  era  il    elsew  here   is  also  extensive. 

Mr.    \ldioii    is  a   native  oi   New    England.     He   was  born   at   Tamworth,  Carroll  county, 

\'\\    Hampshire,  October    10,   1858,  a   si i    Lyman  and  Shuah   \\\    (Rowe)    Abbott.     Upon 

the  homestead  farm  he  was  reared  and  in  his  native  town  acquired  his  education  bj  attend- 
ing   the    public    scl Is.      lie    also    continued     his    studies     in     the    high     school    and     Phillips 

\ cadi  ni\  at  Exeter,  New  Hampshire,  and  thus  liberally  educated  started  out  to  make  a  place 
for  himself  in  the  world.  At  the  age  oi  twentj  years  he  went  to  Colorado  as  secretary  to 
ii  mining  expert  and  continued  in  that  slate  until  1883,  when  he  came  to  the  territory 
nl  Dakota,  settling  in  what  is  now  Mcintosh  county,  .North  Dakota,  which  county  he  aided 
in  organizing  and  which  he  also  served  as  its  first  superintendent  of  schools.  He  engaged  in 
general    merchandising   and  also   filled   the   position   of   postmaster  of    Hoskins,   now   Ashley. 

'i    the    same   i I perated    a    cattle   ranch   and   was   thus   closely   associated    with    the 

r:'ii\  development  of  thai  section  of  the  state.  In  1887  he  removed  to  Minneapolis,  where 
the  furniture  and  hardware  business  claimed  his  attention  until  1891,  when  he  removed 
to  siou\  Falls  and  accepted  the  position  of  general  manager  of  the  Cooperative  Loan  & 
i\  i;  ■  \  iici.it filling  the  position  until  1894,  when  he  resigned.  Immediately  after- 
ward  b gani/ed   the   I  nion   Savings   Association   and   became  general   manager,   secretary 

and   treasurer.     To  hi-  unfaltering  exertion,  Ins  strong  executive  ability  and  keen  insight    is 

ie  splendid  ol   what   is  todaj   one  of  the  city's  most   important   financial   institu- 

ln   ism   he  wa     elected   vice  president   oi   the   Intel  national    Building  &   Loan   League, 

ution    repic  enting    over   a    half   billion   dollars   of   paid    in   capital,   and    he   served 

until    1894     lie   has   also   figured    prominently    in   connection    with   other   financial    interests. 

In    1902   I  "i lie   ic.u_i.iiii/ei-  ol    the  Colton   stale   Bank   at   Colton,  South   Dakota, 

and  was  chosen  its  first   president,  so  remaining  until  he  sold  his  interests  in  thai   institution 

He   re tied   in  mine  connection   with   the  Union  Saving-   Association   until    1913, 

when   he  disposed  of  his  interests  therein. 

On  the   Isl   oi  June,   1885,  Mr.  Abbott   was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary  G.  Quinlan, 

..i    i  leveland,  Ohio,  and    thej    have   be ie   the   parents   of    lour   children:      George    I...    now 

n   Dos   Moines;  Gladys,  who  attended  and  graduated   I All  Saints  school  of  Sioux 

Falls  I    net    education    at    Lake    Forest,    Illinois;    Ann   Josephine,   who   became 

in. lent    iii    Wellesle^    College   of    Wellesley,    Massachusetts,   and   graduated    therefrom    in 
Marion,  a    studenl    in   the  Shattuck   Military  Academy  of   Minnesota. 


GEORGE   W.  ABBOTT 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  33 

George  \V.  Abbott  is  prominent  in  club  life.  For  many  years  he  has  been  a  member 
of  the  Minnehaha  Country  Club,  a  member  of  the  Dacota  Club  and  for  several  years  its 
president,  and  lias  served  as  director,  vice  president  and  president  of  the  Commercial  Club 
of  the  city.  In  .Masonry  lie  has  attained  high  rank,  belonging  to  Minnehaha  Lodge,  No.  5, 
A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Sioux  Falls  Chapter,  No.  2,  K.  A.  M.;  Cyiene  Commandery,  No.  2,  K.  T.,  of 
which  he  is  a  past  eminent  commander;  and  El  Kiad  Temple,  A.  A.  O.  N.  M.  S.,  of  which  he 
is  past  potentate  and  past  representative  to  the  imperial  council.  He  is  likewise  a  member 
ot  Occidental  Consistory,  No.  2,  A.  &  A.  S.  R.  lie  may  justly  be  proud  of  his  .Masonic  record, 
for  lew,  n  any.  in  the  state  have  had  higher  honors  conferred  upon  them  by  that  organiza- 
tion than  lias  .Mr.  Abbott.  He  is  now  the  representative  in  the  grand  lodge  of  the  grand 
lodge  oi  Mississippi  and  also  the  representative  of  the  gland  commandery  of  the  District 
of  Columbia  in  South  Dakota.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Elks  and  the  Knights  of  Pythias 
organizations.  His  political  allegiance  has  been  given  to  the  republican  party  where  national 
issues  and  questions  are  involved  but  he  lias  neither  sought  nor  desired  political  office. 
He  lias  served,  however,  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  education  for  several  years  and  is  a 
stalwart  champion  of  the  cause  of  education,  fn  fact,  his  influence  is  always  on  the  sale 
of  progress  and  advancement.  He  is  a  member  of  the  First  Congregational  church  and  he 
has  served  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  trustees  and  as  its  chairman.  He  is  a  lover  oi 
outdoor  life,  greatly  enjoying  hunting  and  other  sports  which  take  him  into  the  forest  and 
bring  him  close  to  the  heart  of  nature.  His  friends,  and  they  are  many,  find  him  a  most 
congenial  companion,  pleasant  to  meet  at  all  times,  and  his  fellow  townsmen  know  him 
as  a  reliable  man,  thoroughly  trustworthy  under  all  circumstances  and  on  all  occasions,  and 
in  his  entire  record  there  is  an  absence  of  anything  sinister  or  anything  to  conceal. 


FRANK  LESLIE   I'.ITIXKTT. 


I miik  Leslie  Burnett  is  clerk  of  the  court  of  Lake  county  and  as  such  has  made  a 
creditable  record  since  called  to  his  present  position  in  1910.  He  is  now  serving  for  the 
third  term  and  only  words  of  commendation  are  heard  concerning  the  manner  in  which 
he  discharges  the  duties  of  his  office.  Mr.  Burnett  is  a  native  of  the  neighboring  state 
of  Iowa.  He  was  born  on  the  20th  of  September,  1871,  and  is  the  only  child  of  Franklin 
J.  ami  Sophia  E.  Burnett,  who  in  the  year  L878  left  Iowa  and  removed  to  South  Dakota. 
Tln>  father  secured  a  homestead  claim  in  Buffalo  township,  Minnehaha  county,  and  at  once 
began  t"  till  the  s,,il  and  develop  the  fields.  Year  after  year  he  carefully  carried  on  general 
agricultural  pursuits,  but  in  1898  put  aside  the  more  arduous  labors  of  the  farm  and  retired 
to  Madison,  after  which  he  enjoyed  a  well  merited  and  well  earned  rest  to  the  time  of 
Jus  death  in  1911,  at  Hot  Springs,  South  Dakota.  His  widow  survived  him  about  two  years 
am!  died  :it  the  Inane  ot  her  son  in  Madison  in  1913.  They  were  worthy  pioneer  people 
of  their  part  ot  the  state  and  took  an  active  interest  in  everything  that  pertained  to  public 
progress. 

Frank  Leslie  Burnett  was  a  student  in  Brookings  College,  also  in  the  Sioux  fall-, 
high  school  anil  in  the  Madison  Normal  School,  lie  was  graduated  from  the  high  school 
with  the  class  of  1S93  and  from  the  Madison  Normal  in  1896.  Liberal  educational  training 
thus  we'll  qualified  him  for  life's  practical  and  responsible  duties.  Following  his  graduation 
Mr.   Burnetl   took  up  the  profession  of  teaching,  in   which  he  continued  for  four  years.     He 

was  an  abl lucator,  giving  satisfaction   in   the  schools  with   which  he  was  connected,  but. 

thinking  to  find  a  more  profitable  field  "i  labor,  In-  turned  his  attention  to  commercial 
pursuits  inn!  for  ten  years  was  engaged  ill  the  clothing  business.  He  then  spent  two  years 
in   the  office  "t   deputy  county  treasurer  and   on   the  expiration  of  that  period   was  elected, 

in  the  fall  of  1910,  to  the  position  ot  clerk  ol   the  c t   oi   Lake  county.     He  served  for  two 

years,  was  given  the  renomination  and  was  again  elected  in  1912  and  was  reelected  in  1014. 
He  has  made  a  most  efficient  public  "Hirer  and  has  mel  his  duties  in  a  manner  thai  has 
brought  credit  to  himself  and  has  proven  thoroughly  satisfactory  to  his  constituents.  He 
has  also  served  as  alderman  and  has  been  citj  assessor  for  three  terms.  No  public  trust 
reposed  in  him  has  ever  been  betrayed  in  the  slightest  degree  and  his  record  bus  at  all 
times   be. ni  commendable. 


34  IIISToRV  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Pleasantlj  situated  in  his  Im.hu-  life,  Mr.  Burnett  was  married  on  the  28th  of  December, 
I-''-,  to   Miss   Marj    E.  Marquart,  a   daughter  oi    Peter  and   Mary  Marquart,  of  Minnesota] 

"'">   '"•'•l earlj    settlers   of    South    Dakota.     The   children    of  this   marriage   are   Frank] 

Donald,  Graydon  and  Don, thy.  The  third  in  the  family  is  now  attending  the  normal 
Bchool. 

Mi     Burnett   seeks  recreation   I i  arduous  official  labors  in  tennis,  baseball,  fishing  and 

hunting.  He  finds  pleasant  social  and  fraternal  relations  in  the  Independent  order  of  Odd 
Fellows  and  has  passed  through  all  the  chairs  in  the  subordinate  lodge,  the  encampment 
and  the  canton.  On  January  l.  1915,  he  was  appointed  by  Colonel  George  H.  Waskey,  as 
assistant  adjutant  general  of  the  department  of  South  Dakota,  which  office  be  now  fills, 
lie  indicates  his  int.  rest  in  the  moral  progress  of  the  community  through  his  membership 
oi  the  Presbyterian  church.  He  has  always  voted  with  the  republican  party  and  in  matters 
of  citizenship  has  displayed  public-spirited  devotion  to  the  general  good.  There  have  been 
no  unusual  or  spectacular  chapters  in  his  life  record,  but  those  with  whom  he  has  come 
m  contact  recognize  Ins  sterling  personal  worth  and  see  in  him  many  of  those  characteristics 
which    in   every    land   and   clime  awaken   confidence   and   regard. 


HON.  R.  F.  PETTIGREW. 


Hon.  R.  F.  Pettigrew,  for  two  terms  a  representative  of  the  state  of  Smith  Dakota  in 
the  United  States  senate,  for  one  term  deb-gate  in  congress  from  the  territory  of  Dakota,  is 
today  the  foremost  citizen  (,|  the  state  in  intellectuality,  in  purpose,  in  capability.  He  is 
a  product  of  the  state  of  Vermont,  having  been  born  at  Ludlow,  on  the  23d  of  July,  1848. 
Of  remote  Scotch  ancestry,  he  has  come  down  to  the  present  through  several  generations 
"i   ^  ankees, 

At  six  years  of  age,  with  his  parents,  he  left  Vermont  and  moved  to  Wisconsin  during 

the   rush  of  early   immigration  to  that  state.      In   tin urse  of  a   year  after  their  arrival,  the 

family  located  upon  a  farm  in  tin-  town  of  Union,  Rock  county.  Mr.  Pettigrew  engaged 
m  farm  work  until  he  was  sixteen  years  of  age.  receiving  such  education  as  the  rural 
schools  afforded,  when  he  entered  the  Beloit  (Wis.)  College.  At  this  institution  he  remained 
two  years  and  thru  went  to  Iowa,  where  la-  remained  a  year,  teaching  school  and  engaging 
in  the  study  ol  law.  lb-  then  undertook  a  coins,-  of  law  study  at.  the  State  Law  School  at 
Madison,  Wisconsin,  but  was  called  home  in  December,  1867,  by  tin-  death  ,,l  his  father,  the 
management  ,,i  tie-  farm  devolving  upon  him. 

1,1  1869  Mr.  Pettigrew  cam,-  to  Dakota  as  chainman  on  a  land  surveying  party,  and 
1,1,1  :l  couple  ,,f  weeks  of  service  th,-  compass  was  intrusted  to  him.  II,-  remained  in  the 
field  throughout  the  season,  his  work  being  in  Moody  and  Brookings  counties.  At  the  .-lose 
of  tin-  surveying  season,  he  returned  to  Madison  and  devoted  the  winter  to  studies  in  the 
\\  iseonsin   I .-i  w   School, 

lii-  next  spring  (1870),  Mi.  Pettigrew  retinue, I  (,,  Dakota  and  made  his  home  at  Sioux 
fall,,    where   he   ha-,    since    resided.      lb-   constructed    a    modest    law    office    on    Phillips    avenue, 

teaming  the  fumbei    himseli    ii Sioux  city,  a   hundred  miles  away,  and  entered  upon  the 

I"  act  ice  of  law-. 

Thus,  twenty  two  years  after  life  came  to  him  in  th,-  rugged  fastnesses  of  on,-  ,,i  the 
oldc  I  -late.  In  the  Union,  he  found  himself  among  the  few  who  had  east  their  fortunes  in 
the  solitude  ,,i  the  far  west  region  ,,i  tin-  plains.  Ihs  feet  were  on  tin-  threshold  of  a  new 
empire,  a  wilderness  to  be  subdued  and  developed  and  finally  added  to  tin-  crown  of  the 
republic  a-  one  ,,i   th,-  richest   jewels.     Th,-  new   man  and   the  new-   west   were  face  to  face 

•""I    Da-    In,       truggle    "i    one    was   east    in    the   unknown    future   of   tin-   other.      Raw    maul 1 

and    ra\l    nature   walked  hand   in  hand,  the  mission  of  man  to  strive,  of  nature  to  respond. 

tnto  the  t.i  I  M,  Pettigrew  entered  with  the  energy  of  youth,  with  unflinching  courage, 
with    a    will    before    which    all    obstacles    yielded,    opposition    vanished    and    healthy    ambition 

lied.      These    were   the   characteristics   that    came   out    of   tl ast    along    with   this  new 

man  ,,i  the  new  west  and  th,  \  have  attended  his  career  as  he  has  led  continuously  the 
march  ,,i  progress  in  his  chosen  field  of  labor. 


HON.  R.   I     PETTIGREVV 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  37 

In  this  embryonic  commonwealth  there  came  to  Mr.  Pettigrew  many  of  the  honors  to 
be  gathered  along  the  frontier  of  civilization,  lie  was  three  times  elected  to  membership 
in  the  upper  house  of  the  legislature  of  Dakota  territory,  as  ;i  republican,  and  in  1880  that 
party  sent  him  to  congress  as  the  delegate  for  the  territory,  in  which  capacity  he  served 
throughout  the  forty-seventh  congress.  He  was  a  member  of  the  constitutional  convention 
of  1883,  a  convention  composed  of  delegates  from  the  south  half  of  the  territory.  As  chair- 
man of  the  committee  on  public  indebtedness  he  framed  the  existing  constitutional  provision 
under  that  bead,  the  second  constitutional  convention  under  a  congressional  admission  act 
incorporating  the  report  of  his  committee  into  the  constitution  that  finally  became  the 
organic  law  of  the  state  of  South  Dakota. 

On  February  27,  1879,  Mr.  Pettigrew  was  married  to  Bessie  V.  Pittar  of  Chicago,  Illi- 
nois. Miss  Pittar,  at  the  time  of  her  marriage,  was  a  teacher  in  the  public  schools  of  Chi- 
cago. Her  mother  was  the  daughter  of  an  English  judge  in  Ireland,  ami  her  father  was  of 
French  descent,  whose  ancestors  had  lived  in  England  since  the  Edict  of  Nance  was  revoked. 
He  was  a  civil  engineer  by  profession  and  for  many  years  had  resided  in  Chicago.  They  have 
two  sons — Franklin  S.  Pettigrew  and  Arthur  L.  Pettigrew,  thirty-four  ami  thirty-two 
years  of  age,  respectively.  They  are  both  residing  upon  a  large  irrigated  farm  in  Grant 
county,  Washington. 

South  Dakota,  a  state  created  from  the  south  half  of  the  territory  of  Dakota,  was  admit- 
ted to  the  Union  in  1889,  and  under  the  provisions  of  the  admission  act  Mr.  Pettigrew  was 
elected  United  States  senator  on  the  16th  of  October,  of  that  year,  along  with  the  late  Gideon 
C.  Moody,  both  of  the  republican  party,  taking  bis  seat  in  the  senate  on  the  2nd  of  December 
following.  Under  the  rules  of  the  senate,  the  two  South  Dakota  senators  drew  for  the  long 
and  the  short  terms  respectively  and  Mr.  Pettigrew  secured  the  long  term.  At  the  expiration 
of  his  term,  Mr.  Pettigrew  was  reelected  to  the  United  States  senate  as  a  republican  for  the 
term  beginning  March  4,  181)5.     He  served  until   March  '■'.,  1901.     During  the  most  of  his  last. 

term  as  senator  he  was  chairman  of  the  committee Indian  affairs  and  a   member  of  the 

committees  on  appropriations  ami  public  lands,  besides  serving  on  several  less  important 
committees. 

Mr.  Pettigrew  was  a  delegate  from  his  state  to  the  republican  national  convention  in 
1896  and  was  one  of  those  who  led  in  the  stormy  conflict  in  that  body  against  the  repudiation 
of  bimetalism.  The  termination  of  that  struggle  was  the  practical  defeat  of  the  double 
monetary  standard  as  a  principle  and  a  policy  id'  the  republican  party.  With  several  other 
distinguished  advocates  of  the  cause  of  bimetalism,  Senator  1'ettigrew  withdrew  from  the 
convention  and  from  tUe  party  and  became  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  silver  republican 
party.  During  the  presidential  campaign  of  1896  be  was  along  with  those  who  spoke  and 
labored  in  South  Dakota  and  other  states  in  behalf  of  the  fusion  ticket  and  he  was  largely 
instrumental  in  carrying  South  Dakota  for  the  fusion  presidential  candidate,  William  .1. 
Bryan,  and  the   fusion  candidate  for  governor  of  South    Dakota,  Andrew    E.  Lee. 

In  the  year   1900,  Mr.  Pettigrew  was  tl amlidate  of  the  fusionists  for  the  United  States 

senate   to   succeed    himself.     The   legislature   was   that    year   strongly   republican    and    he   was 

defeated.      He   retired    fr the   senate    March    :s,    1901,  and    lias   since   held    no   public   position. 

He  was  fourteen  years  a  member  of  the  national  legislative  body,  two  years  as  territorial 
delegate  ami  twelve  years  as  senator,  representing  the  territory  of  Dakota  and  the  state 
of  South  Dakota. 

Mr.  Pettigrew's  career  as  a  member  of  the  United  States  senate  brought  him  prominently 
before  the  nation.  He  became  one  of  the  leaders  in  that  distinguished  body  of  statesmen. 
and  it  is  well  enough  known  among  those  versed  in  the  affairs  of  the  senate,  tli.il  it  is  led  by 
a  few,  while  the  others  follow.  Mr.  Pettigrew  was  at  all  times  distinctively  a  leader. 
Throughout  the  formative  period  of  his  life,  which  covered  his  frontier  experiences,  bis  train- 
ing gave  to  him  those  characteristics  of  sell  reliance  which  admonished  him  to  go  first  and 
say  to  the  others  "come."  In  the  senate,  as  elsewhere,  his  place  was  in  the  van  ami  he 
quickly    found    it    and   then    retained    it.      It    was   not    bis   nature   to   sit    under   the   restraint    ot 

silence  or  the  directi others.      His  ever  busy  mentality   must  originate,  plan,  suggest    and 

confer — must  bring  the  friction  of  his  reasoning  in  contact  with  the  arguments  of  others  and 
do  his  share  in  the  formation  of  principles  that  sustain  the  fabric  of  government,  lie  was 
one  of  those  who  gave  time  and  thought  and  toil  of  mind  to  the  intricate  questions  that 
arise  to  perplex  tic  nation  and  array  sentiment  against   sentiment.     In  this  school  them  is 


38  HIST<  >RY  (  »F  SOUTH  DAK<  I  I'A 

do  short  road  to  recognition.  It  comes  at  the  end  of  processes  that  transform  the  student 
iiitu  the  statesman,  and  because  oi  these  requirements  it  is  only  the  few  that  attain  to  posi- 
tions pf  Leadership. 

Mr.  Pettigrew  «a>  never  through  with  an  undertaking  until  he  had  mastered  all  its 
intricacies  and  had  familiarized  himself  with  every  detail.  This  involved  continuous  applica- 
tion. Ili-  most  laborious  hours  were  spent  in  his  library  and  the  time  tints  taken  was  not 
borrowed  from  the  sessions  of  the  senate,  Ili>  evenings,  ul'trn  lengthened  tu  tin-  coining  of 
another  day,  wen-  devoted  to  study  and  research.  Through  his  attention  tu  public  questions 
lie  became  a  counsellor  among  the  thoughtful  nan  that  direct  the  affairs  of  the  highest  legis- 
lative l«i'h  Hi  the  nation  and  by  them  his  wisdom  was  freely  sought,  his  stock  of  general 
information  being  admittedly  voluminous  and  accurate.  This  man  was  an  achievement  of 
industry,   oi    comprehensive    mental   grasp   and   of  the   wonderfully    retentive    memory   with 

he  is  endowed. 

During  his  second  term  as  a  senatorial  representative  of  South  Dakota  Mr.  Pettigrew 
found  himself  alienated  from  the  political  party  with  which  he  had  served  from  the  begin- 
ning of  his  active  career.  It  was  not  alone  that  he  differed  from  his  political  associates  on 
the  monetary  question.     The  republican  party  had  made  other  departures  from  the  faith  in 

which  lie  had  been  scl led  and  had  committed  itself  to  wdiat  seemed  to  him  an  abandonment 

of  the  doctrine  that  governments  derive  their  just  powers  from  the  consent  of  the  governed, 
and  to  an  espousal  of  a  policy  laden  with  imperialistic  possibilities. 

In  combatting  these  tendencies  of  the  republican  party,  Mr.  Pettigrew  delivered  a 
speech  in  the  senate  on  the  22d  and  23d  oi  dune  and  the  2d  and  6th  of  duly,  1898,  against 
the  annexation  ol  the  Hawaiian  islands.  This  extended  presentation  oi  the  case,  covering 
one  hundred  and  eighteen  pamphlet  pages,  at  once  gave  him  his  national  prominence.  In  it 
he  implicated  representatives  oi  the  I  nited  States  government  in  the  insurrection  that  over- 
threw the  Hawaiian  government,  giving  a  complete  history  of  the  events  leading  to  the  sub- 
sequently achieved  annexation  of  the  islands  to  the  domain  oi  the  United  States.  In  a  visit 
to  Honolulu  he  had  obtained  information  that  was  made  the  basis  oi  his  argument,  which  no 
public  man  undertook  to  refute  His  Facts  were  new  to  the  public  and  their  vigorous  presenta- 
tion atl  racted  genet  a  I  attent  ion. 

Among  In-  other  notable  speeches  in  the  senate  were  several  in  opposition  to  the  acquisi- 

i i   the   Philip] islands,  to  which  he  applied  exhaustive  research.     His  defense  of  the 

South  African  republic  was  another  painstaking  and  effective  effort.  Throughout  his  entire 
service  in  congress  he  contended  for  generous  laws  in  behalf  oi  settlers  on  the  public  land-  and 

for  ho able  treatment   oi  the   Indians  from  whom  the  lands  were  taken.     On  the  24th  oi 

February,   1899,  lie  addressed  the  senate  in  opposition  to  the  Nicarag anal  bill,  advancing 

Panama    should   be   selected   as   the  site  of  an   interoceanic  canal.     In   this  he 

i, ,  ed  t  he  movement  that  has  resulted  in  the  substitution  of  the  Panama  for  the  Nicaragua 

route. 

Hmiiig   the   pe I   "I    his   membership   in   the   United  States  senate   Mr.   Pettigrew  gave 

,   i    i    attention  to  legislation  affecting  the  public  domain  and  th git  his  interest  and  knowl- 

inatter  lie  ultimately  became  author  of  all  the  legislati ireating  and  governing 

rations.     This  was  probably   his  greatest    work  during   his  senatorial  career.     It 

u-inn   the  reat    L890  that    Mr.   Pettigrew   secured  the  passagi    ol   o   measure  authorizing 

the  president   ol   the  I  nited  States  to  set   apart    forest    reservations,  known  as  section   24  of 

The  law   containing  this  section   is  a  comprehensive  one,  constructed  with 

i         i    bi    -en.iio i    I'eii w,  assisted  bj   Senatoi   Walthall  of  Mississippi. 

Tl a  oi   the  measure  came  to  the  senate  from  the  house,  having  been  put  through 

iody  by   Repre  entative  Holman  of  Indiana.     It  consisted  i te  section,  repealing  the 

i  ■..     Mr.   Pettigrew  was  a   membei  oi  the  committee  on  public  lands  and  the 

in.  Senator  Plum  ol   Kansas  appointed  Mr.  Pettigrew  and  Mr.  Walthall  a  sub-eon t- 

tee   to  construct   around  the  house  bill  a   revision  of  the  land   laws.     When   their  work  was 

letcd    they     had    a     una    u 1     t  w  enl  \  - 1  ,,u  I     sections,    the    In-t     ol     which    authorized    the 

nt  to  set   apart    foresl    re  set    at  ions. 

Ur.  Pettigrew  was  more  familiar  with  the  subject  than  anj   ether  member  of  the  senate 

tnd  i->   that   reason  the  task  of  creating  radical  change-  in  the  meaning  and  effect  of  the  land 

ntrusted  to  him  and  his  work  stands  as  a  monument  to  his  industry  and  integrity 

ol  purpose,     lie  had  been  a  close  student  of  the  forestry  laws  ,,f  [•'ranee  and  Austria,  at  that 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  39 

time  more  advanced  than  any  other  nations  in  the  specialty,  recognizing  the  necessity  for  the 
preservation  and  the  replacement  of  trees  that  had  been  wasted  with  almost  criminal  prodi- 
gality. His  legislation  was  the  opening  of  a  new  era  in  this  country  in  the  conservation  of 
forest  resources. 

When  his  bill  came  up  for  discussion  and  passage  in  the  senate  and  the  house,  none  of 
the  members  of  those  bodies  gave  attention  to  the  importance  of  section  24,  and  the  bill  was 
enacted  without  any  objection  of  importance.  Afterwards,  when  the  completed  act  came 
before  the  department  for  enforcement,  it  was  found  that  nearly  all  the  western  senators 
objected  to  its  provisions  and  entered  upon  an  attempt  to  secure  their  repeal. 

After  some  of  the  forest  reservations  secured  under  the  provisions  of  this  act  had  been 
relieved  from  the  provisions  of  the  act  through  amendments  to  sundry  civil  appropriation 
bills,  Mr.  Pettigrew,  with  the  assistance  of  Mr.  Wolcott,  head  of  the  geological  survey, 
drafted  a  measure  in  which  was  provided  Hie  means  for  administration  of  the  national  for- 
est law.  This  he  offered  as  an  amendment  tip  the  sundry  civil  appropriation  bill  and  it 
became  a  law.  He  prepared  the  rules  and  regulations  for  the  government  of  the  lilack  Hills 
forest  reservation  provided  for  in  his  legislation  and  they  were  adopted  and  put  into  force 
by  Secretary  of  the  Interior  Bliss. 

In  1898  Mr.  Pettigrew  introduced  a  bill  to  provide  for  the  withdrawal  from  sale  of  all 
of  the  public  domain,  covering  agricultural  and  mineral  land,  and  the  conveyance  of  the 
same  to  the  states,  with  the  provision  that  the  states  might  lease  it  but  could  not  sell  it. 
This  attempt  at  legislation  tailed.  The  time  was  not  ripe,  and  the  public  domain  has  since 
passed  rapidly  from  public  to  private  ownership. 

Along  toward  the  close  of  his  senatorial  career,  Mr.  Pettigrew  presented  to  the  senate  a 
bill  that  contemplated  the  ownership  of  the  railroads  of  the  country  by  the  general  govern- 
ment, it  was  discussed  at  length  before  the  committee  on  interstate  commerce  and  the 
discussion  brought  out  a  great  deal  of  valuable  testimony,  which  was  printed  as  a  senate 
document  and  is  yet  on  file  for  reference.  He  further  attempted,  in  his  vigorous  way,  to 
install  public  ownership  of  street  car  and  the  electric  lights  of  Washington  city. 

Throughout  his  career  as  United  States  senator,  Mr.  Pettigrew  was  always  in  advance 
of  his  associates.  What  would  now  be  of  easy  accomplishment  was  then  difficult — impossible. 
Public  sentiment  is  coming  up  to  his  views  of  a  dozen  years  back,  and  he  is  forging  ahead — 
keeping  always  in  advance  of  the  advanced  thought  of  the  nation. 

It    was    not    alone    in    his    public   capacity    that    Mr.    Pettigrew    left   the    impress    of   his 

strong  personality  upon   the   undertakings   with   which   lie   has   1 n   connected.     The  city  of 

Sioux  Falls,  his  home  since  1870,  the  metropolis  of  South  Dakota,  wealthy,  progressive  and 
always  growing,  owes  much  of  its  success  to  his  efforts  in  its  behalf.  Cities  do  not  create 
themselves.  They  are  the  product  of  well  directed  intelligence  and  it  was  in  part  his  intelli- 
gence that  has  covered  the  granite  hills  of  the  Sioux  with  beautiful  homes  and  the  facilities 
for  creating  homes.  He  has  also  had  a  prominent  share  in  the  constructive  work  of  the 
territory  of  Dakota  and  the  state  of  South  Dakota.  He  gave  to  each  a  strong  guiding  hand, 
recognizing  from  the  beginning  the  possibilities  of  :i  realm  almost  unknown  when  lie  came 
into  its  existence. 

Since  Mr.  Pettigrew  returned  from  official  life  lie  has  devoted  his  talents  and  energies;  to 
his  personal  affairs  with  the  same  success  that  always  attended  his  labors  in  behalf  of  the 
public.     He  has  engaged  chiefly   in  mining  enterprises,  out   of  which  he  has  accumulated  a 

comfortable   fortune   in   the   few  years  in   which   he  had   I n   free  from  the  cares  of  a  con 

gressional  en  i  •  i  i 


JAMES  HARRY  CRAWFORD,  M.   I). 

Since  1901  Dr.  -lames  Harrj  Crawford  lias  been  successfully  engaged  iii  the  practice 
nf  medicine  and  surgery  at  Castlewood,  Hamlin  county,  South  Dakota.  His  birth  occurred 
in  Birmingham.  Illinois,  on  the  14th  of  April,  1st;,  Ins  parents  being  James  Madison  and 
Elizabeth    (Carden)    Crawford.     The   father,  a    farmei    by  occupation,  has   passed   away. 

.lames  II.  Crawford  supplemented  his  early  education  by  a  high-school  course  at 
Plymouth,  [llinois,  and   snbsequentlj    spent   four  years  as  a  student   in  Rush   Medical  College 


40  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

of  Chicago,  which  institution  conferred  upon  him  the  degree  of  M.  1J.  in  1901.  In  the  same 
year   he   located    for   practice   al    Castlewood,    South    Dakota,   and   this    lias   since    remained 

the  scene  of  his   professional   labors,   his   pat age   having   steadily   grown    in   volume  and 

importance  as  he  has  demonstrated  his  skill  and  ability.  II.-  belongs  to  the  Sioux  Valley 
Medical  Association  and  made  a  creditable  record  as  health  officer  of  Hamlin  county  from 
i-Hi.   to   L911  when  lie  was  serving  in  that  capacity. 

On  tin-  1st  ui  January,  1905,  Dr.  Crawford  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss  .Alary  E. 
Madden.  Her  father,  William  Madden,  of  Pennsylvania,  was  one  of  the  pioneers  of  Brook- 
ings, South  Dakota,  locating  there  at  the  time  the  railroad  was  built.  He  is  now  in 
California,  while  Mrs.  Madden  is  at  Castlewood,  South  Dakota.  Mrs.  Crawford  was  the 
first  female  child  horn  in  Brookings.  The  Doctor  and  his  wile  have  one  son,  James  11.,  dr., 
who    is    two    years    old. 

Dr.  Crawford  ?ivvs  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  while  his  religious 
faith  is  that  id'  the  Catholic  church,  lie  finds  recreation  in  motoring  and  is  highly 
esteemed  in  both  professional  and  social  circles  of  his  community. 


JUIIX  W.  FREEMAN,  M.  D. 


Dr.  John  \V.  Freeman,  chief  surgeon  of  the  hospital  department  of  the  Homestake  Mining 
Company  of  Lead,  has  achieved  distinction  in  his  profession  and  is  very  popular  socially.  He 
was  born  on  his  father's  farm  near  Virden,  Illinois,  on  the  L3th  of  December,  1853,  a  son  of 
Peter  S.  and  Elizabeth  Pierce  (Warriner)  Freeman.  The  father  was  born  in  New  Jersey 
and  was  one  of  the  pioneers  of  Illinois,  where  he  followed  farming  for  many  years.  He  passed 
away  in  1874  and  his  friends  long  cherished  the  memory  of  his  well  spent  life.  The  mother 
of   Dr.    Freeman   was   born   in   Kentucky  and  died   in    1S86,  having  survived   her  husband  for 

J  Weh  e  years. 

Dr.  John  \V.  Freeman  was  the  eighth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  eleven  children. 
At  the  usual  age  he  entered  the  Virden  public  schools  and  passed  from  grade  to  grade  until 
he  was  graduated  from  the  high  school  at  that  place.  He  subsequently  attended  Blackburn 
University  at  Carlinville,  Illinois,  for  one  year,  after  which  he  took  a  course  at  the  Quincy 
Business  College  of  Quincy,  Illinois.  In  1875  he  began  the  study  of  medicine  under  the 
instruction  of  Dr.  David  Prince,  of  Jacksonville,  Illinois.  During  the  summers  he  was  thus 
occupied,  and  in  the  winters  attended  the  medical  school  of  tin'  New  York  University,  from 
ivhich  he  was  graduated  with  the  M.  D.  degree  in  1879.  lie  was  then  lor  two  years  the 
assistant  of  Dr.  Prince,  aider  which  he  entered  the  United  States  government  service  in  1881, 
acting  a-  assistant  surgeon  in  the  regular  army  stationed  at  Fort  Meade,  South  Dakota,  with 
the  rank  of  first  lieutenant,  lie  remained  at  Port  Meade  for  two  years  and  in  January.  1SS4, 
came  to  Lead  as  surgeon  for  the  Homestake  Mining  Company.  In  1903  he  was  made  chief 
surgeon  of  the  hospital  department  of  this  company  and  in  Hie  intervening  eleven  years  has 
performed  with  marked  ability  the  onerous  duties  devolving  upon  him  in  that  capacity,  lie 
has  the  hospital  maintained  by  the  company  under  his  charge  and  has  proven  not  only  .an 
expert    surgeon   hut    also  an  able  executive  and  the  affairs  of  the  institution  have  run  -monthly 

under  hi-  lagement      J  I ooperation  of  doctor-,  nurses  and  all  others  connected  with  the 

veil,  ol  the  hospital  has  been  secured  and  the  institution  has  a  line  record  and  ha-  proved  of 
rnable  vain.-  to  the  mining  community  whose  needs  it   serves.     Dr.   Freeman   is  one  of 

the  eminent     ui i  the  state  and  is  widelj   known  in  professional  circles  here,  his  skillful 

work  commanding  the  n  pet  ol  his  colleagues,  lie  ha-  successfully  performed  many  difficult 
operations  and  hi-  ..pinion  upon  any  c lition  requiring  surgical  treatment   is  highly  valued. 

although  he  ha     achieved  much,  he  i-  not  content  to  rest  upon  his  laurel-,  but  is  constantly 

seek to   increase  hi-  knowledge  ami  efficiency,  attending  clinics   for  a    month  every  year, 

either  in  this  country  or  abroad.  He  also  maintains  membership  in  a  number  of  professional 
ieti.       namely,  the   Black   Hills  Medical  Society,  the  South   Dakota  State   Medical  Society, 

ili..  A rican  Medical    Association, the  Chicago  <S    Northwestern  Surgical  Society, the  Chicago, 

Burlington  A  Quincy  Surgical  Society,  and  the  American  Railway  Surgeons  Society,  lie  is 
al  o  ..   Fellow   of  the    \ rican  College  of  Surgeons,  which  indicates  his  high  standing  in  the 

.  o  i       ion       In    ...hlil  ion    I.,    being    chief   surgeon    for   the    hospital,    he    lias    been    health    nllicer 


DR.  .11  Mix   w.  FREEMAN 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  43 

for  tbc  city  for  the  past  four  years.  Although  his  duties  as  a  surgeon  and  physician  are 
many  and  make  heavy  demands  upon  his  energy,  he  has  also  found  time  to  devote  to  other 
interests,  having  been  a  member  of  the  board  of  education  for  ten  years  and  having  served 
as  president  of  that  body  for  part  of  that  period.  For  thirty  years  he  has  been  connected 
with  the  First  National  Bank  of  Lead  and  is  now  second  vice  president. 

In  1SS5  Dr.  Freeman  was  married  in  Lead  to  Miss  Hattie  V.  Dickinson,  of  that  city.  To 
their  union  have  been  born  four  children:  Ercel  Dean;  Marion  E.,  the  wife  of  S.  (!.  Price,  of 
Rapid  City;  John  B.,  who  is  attending  the  State  Agricultural  College  at  Brookings;  and 
Howard. 

In  politics  Dr.  Freeman  is  a  republican  and  takes  the  interest  of  a  good  citizen  in  every- 
thing relating  to  the  public  welfare.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  Central  City  (S.  D.)  Lodge, 
No.  22.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Golden  Belt  Chapter,  No.  35,  R.  A.  M.,  of  Lead;  Lead  Commandery, 
No.  18.  K.  T.;  Black  Hills  Consistory.  No.  3,  A.  &  A.  S.  R.,  of  Deadwood;  and  Naja  Temple. 

A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  of  Deadwood.  He  has  held  the  principal  offices  in  all  of  the  above  mentioned 
bodies  and   is   a   prominent   Mason   of   the   state.      He   also   belongs   to  Lead   Lodge,  No.   747, 

B.  P.  0.  E.  Dr.  Freeman  is  one  of  the  foremost  citizens  of  Lead  and  the  city  has  benefited 
by  his  labors  in  her  behalf.  His  character  is  such  as  wins  friendship  and  there  are  many 
who  feel  for  him  a  warm  personal  regard  as  well  as  a  deep  respect  for  his  undoubted  ability. 


CHARLES  HENRY  BARRETT. 

As  president  of  the  Vermillion  National  Hank.  Charles  Henry  Barrett  is  a  prominent 
figure  in  financial  circles  of  that  city.  He  was  born  in  Saratoga  Springs,  New  York,  April 
5,  1859,  a  son  of  Artemus  and  Fidelia  ]!.  (Brown)  Barrett.  The  father  was  a  hatter 
and  engaged  in  that  business  until  lie  retired  from  active  lite,  lie  died  at  Saratoga  Springs 
in  1904  lint  his  widow  survives  and  makes  her  home  in  Bernardston,  Massachusetts,  with  a 
daughter.  Mr.  Barrett  was  twice  married,  his  first  union  being  with  Miss  Lovisa  Close, 
of  New  York,  by  whom  he  had  three  children:  John  I!.,  a  retired  business  man  residing  in 
Los  Angeles,  California;  Beebe  l;..  deceased;  and  Lovisa  A.,  the  widow  of  E.  11.  Potter,  and 
a  resident  of  Bayonne,  New  Jersey.  To  the  second  marriage  four  children  were  born: 
Addie  I',  who  married  lies.  Eugene  Frary,  a  Congregational  minister  of  Bernardston,  Massa- 
chusetts;   Charles    Henry;    Orie   L.,   who   is   at    I ;    and    Frederic   A.,   a    linotype    man   of 

Newtonville,  Massachusetts. 

Charles    II.    Barrett    passed   his   boyhood   days   in    Saratoga    Springs   and   there   attended 

school,    being    graduated    from    the    high    scl I    in     Is;.",.      For    the    following    three    years    he 

taught  school  and  wanked  in  his  father's  hat  slur,,  but  at  the  end  of  that  time  removed 
to  Manchester,  Iowa,  lie  arrived  there  in  1878  ami  taught  school  there  for  two  years.  In 
1880  he  took  a  position  as  bookkeeper  with  a  large  mercantile  concern,  with  which  he 
was  connected  for  three  years.  He  then  entered  the  employ  of  Conger  Brothers,  hankers, 
as  bookkeeper  and  teller,  remaining  in  thai  capacity  for  four  years,  and  in  1ss~  removed 
to  Vermillion,  South  Dakota,  in  company  with  1..  T.  Swezey.  They  purchased  the  (lay 
County  Hank,  which  they  reorganized  and  conducted  under  that  name  until  1904,  when 
they  took  out  a  national  charter  anil  changed  the  name  to  the  Vermillion  National  Bank. 
Mr.  Barrett  was  cashier  of  the  institution  until  the  death  of  Mr.  Swezey  in  1912,  when 
he  was  elected  president.  He  is  thoroughly  familiar  with  the  practice  and  policies  of  the 
bank  and  is  also  well  informed  as  to  hanking  conditions  in  the  country  at  large.  He  is 
very  efficient  as  president  of  the  hank  and  under  hi-  direction  its  continued  growth  is 
insured.  The  safety  of  funds  on  deposit  is  the  first  consideration  of  the  officers  of  the 
institution  but  they  extend  credit  to  individuals  and  business  houses,  thus  promoting  the 
commercial  development  of  Vermillion.  The  hank  pays  good  dividends  ami  enjoys  the 
full  confidence  of  the  public.  .Mr.  Barrett  is  not  only  president  and  a  director  of  this  hank- 
but  is  also  interested  in  the  Bank  of  YVnkoiida.  this  state,  he  and  his  associates  Inlying  it 
in    1903    when    it    was    in    danger    of    collapse.     They    reorganized    it    ami    placed    it     upon    a 

sound    financial    basis    and    it    has    since    I n    a    paying    institution    and    has    come    to    he 

regarded  as  i f  the  strong  hanks  of  this  section.     Mr.  Barrett  was  one  of  tl rganizers 

of  the  Vermillion  Hotel  Company  and  is  an  executive  officer  of  that  corporation.     His  stand 


44  HIST(  >RY  OF  S(  >UTH  DAKOTA 

imong  the  bankers  oi  the  state  i-  indicated  by  his  election  in  1910  as  president  of 
the   s..iiiii    Dakota    State    Bankers'    Association. 

Mr.  Barrett  was  married,  September  17,  1889,  to  Miss  Laura  E.  Dunham,  a  native  of 
Manchester,  Iowa,  and  a  daughtei  oi  Francis  and  Mary  A.  (Stark)  Dunham,  both  Datives 
oi  Vermont.  Tin-  lather,  who  was  an  educator,  passed  away  in  1880,  but  tin-  mother 
survives  .mil  makes  her  borne  in  Manchester,  Iowa.  To  .Mr.  and  Mrs.  Barrett  live  children 
born:  John  F.  ami  Ruth,  both  oi  whom  died  in  infancy;  George,  who  died  in  1909, 
when  fifteen  years  ol  age;  Charles  S.,  now  twelve  years  of  age;  ami  Marjorie,  who  died 
in   infancy. 

Mr.  Barrett  i-  a  progressive  republican  and  for  Beveral  years  ha-  served  a-  city  treasurer 
of  Vermillion.  For  ten  year-  he  was  a  member  of  the  city  council.  He  has  always  taken 
an  interest  in  politics  hut  ha-  not  been  a  politician  in  the  sense  of  office  seeking.  His 
connection  with  the  Congregational  church  ami  the  Masonic  order  indicate  the  principles 
thai  govern  In-  life.  In  tin-  latter  organization  he  ha-  taken  high  rank,  belonging  to  all  of 
the  bodies  from  the  blue  lodge  to  the  commandery  in  the  York  Kite  and  also  to  the  Shrine. 
lie  has  served  a-  worshipful  master  and  ha-  held  other  high  offices  in  the  lodge.  He  is  now 
treasurer  of  the  blue  lodge  and  also  of  the  chapter.  His  fraternal  associations  also  include 
membership  in  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America,     lie  lias  done  his  full  share  in  promoting 

1 levelopmenl    oi    In-   city   along  all  lines  and  takes  great    pride  in   its  advancement   and 

prospei  ity. 


WILLIAM   CE(  IJ.   M.oiWLI.L. 

Probably  no  man  has  done  more  to  promote  the  advancement  of  poultry-raising  interests 
in  South  Dakota  than  William  Cecil  McConnell,  who  since  1908  has  been  secretary  of  the 
South  Dakota  branch  of  the  American  Poultry   Association.     He  has  made  a  close  and  scien- 

tifii     - 1  1 1 .  i  \    oi    the  work   in  which   In'   is   mo-l    interested  and  the   vail I    this  study    i-  evident 

to  tin  mo-l  casual  visitor  to  the  Sioux  Valley  Poultry  Farm  in  Sioux  Falls,  of  which  he 
is  the  proprietor  ami  active  manager. 

Mr.   McConnell   was   Loin    in    Walkerton,  Ontario,  Canada,    May   31,    1879,  ami   i-  a    -on 

of   Oliver   and   a    grandson   of    William    McConnell,   the    latter   a    native    ol    Scotland,    vvho    went 

to  Canada   a     a    young    man    locating   in  Ontario,     lie  there  married  and  afterward  engaged 
[cultural  pursuits  until  his  death.    The  paternal  great-grandfather  of  our  subject   was  a 
-ohlic   under  the  Duke  ,,f   Wellington   in  the  Napoleonic  war  and   lought   at   Waterloo. 

William  ('.  McConnell  attended  scl 1  in   Walkerton,  Ontario,  ami  after  laying  aside  Ins 

hook-  in   1895,  went   to  Manitoba,  where  he  took  charge  of  a   faun  belonging  to  a   man  who 

Mi  nt    to    \la-ka   during  the  rll-h   ol  gold  seekers  lo  the  Yukon   territory.      Mr.    McConnell   man- 

i    i lerty  until   1899  and  then  returned  to  Ontario,  where  he  fanned   for  one   year. 

i  ime  to  sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and  entered  the  service  ol  the  Chicago,  St. 
Paul,  Minneapolis  .V  Omaha  Railroad  Company,  upon  whose  lines  his  uncle  had  her,,  a  con- 
ductor fo:    imiin    years.      Mr.   McConnell  gamed   rapid  advancement   in  this   field,  rising   from 

the   position  of  brakeman   to  yardmaster  at    Sioux    Falls  and  extri iductor.     On   the   28th 

of  September,  1907,  he  lost  his  right  leg  in  an  accident  in  the  railroad  yards  at  Sioux  Falls 
and  alter  his  recovery  was  obliged  to  turn  his  attention  to  other  pursuits.  He  proved  up 
a   home-tead  claim  of  one  hundred  and  sixtj    acres   in   Pennington  county,  wesi   ol   the  river, 

gaged   in   farming   until  the  spring  of    1908,  when  he  returned  to  Sioux   Falls  to 

run   for  tl (lice  ol   clerk   ol   courts,     lie  was  elected  ami   served  three  terms,  oi    six   years. 

I   pon  the  completion  ol   his  third  term  a-  clerk  of  the  court-,  he  embarked  in  the  automobile 
■     business   on    Main   avenue.  Sioux    Fall-,  and   slill   continue-   in   that    enterprise. 

I   ha-  served   a-   secretarj    of   the   South    Dakota   branch   of   the   American 
I'ouli:  twice  reelected,  and  he  is  -till  serving,  hi-  valuable  work  marking 

a   distinct   advance   in   methods   ol    scientific  poultrj    raising       lie   is   the   owner  of  the  Siouj 

Valley   Poultry    Fi at    Sioux    tall-  and   ha-   been    very   successful    in    the    managemeni    of 

this  property,  whereon   he  has  ovei    two  thousand   white  and  hull'  Orpingion  chicken-  and   a 
iml Whit.-    Indian    Runner    ducks.      Me    is    considered    an    authority    upon    every- 
thing relal  i       to   the  cari    and    breeding   of   poultry   ami   hi-   wide  experience   in   this  field   is 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  45 

one  of  the  salient  elements  in  his  present  success.  His  enterprise  is  carefully  managed  in 
every  particular  and  bis  farm  is  uiie  of  the  most  attractive  and  modern  in  this  locality. 

Mr.  McConnell  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Edna  Blanche  Miller,  a  daughter  of 
Beecher  Miller,  a  native  of  Canada,  and  they  have  two  children:  Oliver,  who  was  born 
October  16.   1907;   and  Eleanor  Isabelle,  born   November  16,  1910. 

Mr.  McConnell  is  a  member  of  the  Episcopal  church  and  gives  his  political  allegiance 
to  the  republican  party,  lb-  i-  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason  and  connected  also  with  the 
Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  He  is  a  man  of  energy, 
resource  and  capacity,  and  through  his  own  well  directed  and  earnest  efforts  has  won  a 
success  which  places  him  among  the  substantial  and  representative  citizens  of  Sioux  Falls. 


REV.  ARTHUR  JOHN  SCHNEIDER. 

Rev.  Arthur  John  Schneider,  pastor  of  St.  Mary's  of  Perpetual  Help  at  Marion,  was 
born  in  Centerville,  Wisconsin,  on  the  18th  of  June,  1882,  a  son  of  Louis  and  Augusta  Schneider. 
The  father  was  a  merchant  and  both  he  and  his  wife  survive.  Rev.  Arthur  J.  Schneider  was 
educated  in  the  parochial  schools  of  Wisconsin,  in  St.  Francis  Seminary,  where  he  pursued 
his  study  of  the  classics  and  in  St.  Paul's  Seminary  id"  St.  Paul,  where  he  studied  theology. 
He  was  ordained  to  the  priesthood  in  1908  by  Archbishop  Ireland  and  was  first  appointed 
as  a  missionary  at  Parker,  South  Dakota,  where  he  remained  for  a  year.  In  190!)  he 
removed  to  Marion,  at  which  time  there  was  but  a  small  frame  church  in  the  town.  In 
the  years  which  have  since  intervened  he  has  carried  the  work  of  the  church  steadily 
forward  and  he  erected  the  present  beautiful  brick  edifice  at  a  cost  of  thirty  thousand  dollars. 
There  are  sixty  families  in  the  congregation  at  Marion  and  eighty  children  in  the  school, 
being  taught  by  six  sisters  of  St.  Francis.  The  school  is  in  a  flourishing  condition  and  the 
work  of  the  church  has  been  carefully  organized  and  is  bringing  forth  good  results.  In 
addition  to  ministering  to  the  needs  of  his  parish,  Rev.  Schneider  also  attends  Monroe,  an 
out  mission  with  twenty-five   families. 

Father  Schneider  holds  membership  with  tin'  Knights  of  Columbus  at  Mitchell.  He 
is  much  interested  in  South  Dakota  and  her  welfare,  especially  in  inducing  good  families  to 
locate  in  this  state.  He  is  a  broad-minded  and  progressive  man,  and  studies  the  vital 
and  significant  problems  of  the  age,  as  well  as  those  which  have  to  do  directly  with 
theology  and  the  upbuilding  of  the  church. 


EDWIN  J.  KAUFFMAN,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Edwin  J.  Kaufl'man  is  a  young  practicing  physician  of  Marion  who  baa  there 
successfully  followed  his  profession  since  1906.  1 1  is  birth  occurred  in  Turner  county.  South 
Dakota,  on  the  22d  of  February.  Iss4.  his  parent-  being  boo],  p.  and  Katherine  Kaufl'man. 
The  father  came  to  South  Dakota  as  a  young  man.  about  forty  years  ago,  and  was  married 
in  this  state.  He  took  up  a  homestead  claim  in  Turner  county  and  has  resided  thereon  con- 
tinuously since,  being  actively  engaged  in  tin'  work  of  tin-  fields  for  :,  period  of  thirty- 
five  years.  His  wife  i-  also  yet  living  and  they  are  well  known  and  highly  esteemed 
throughout   the   community. 

Edwin  J.  Kaull'nian  obtained  hi--  early  education  in  the  district  schools  and  subsequently 
attended  Dakota  Wesleyan  University  :it  Mitchell  and  Drake  University  of  lies  Moines, 
Iowa.  With  tin-  de-ire  to  qualify  for  a  professional  career  he  then  entered  the  medical 
department  of  the  University  of  Illinois  at  Chicago,  which  institution  conferred  upon  him 
the  degree  of  M.  I),  on  the  6th  of  .lime.  1906.  Returning  to  his  native  state,  he  opened 
an  office  at  Marion,  where  he  has  remained  continuously  since  and  is  accorded  a  liberal  and 
gratifying  practice.  With  the  steady  progress  ol  the  profession  lie  keep-  in  touch  through 
hi-  membership  in  the  Yankton  District  Medical  Society,  the  South  Dakota  State  Medical 
Society,  the  South  Dakota  Railroad  Medical  Academy  and  the  American  Medical  \ 
ciation.     He  acts  as  local   physician   for  the  <  hicago,   Milwaukee  &   St.  Paul  Railway,  holds 


46  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

the  office  of  vice  president   of  the  board   of   health   of   Turner  county  and  is  physician   for 
Camp  No,   1068,  M.  W.  A. 

'in  tlic  26th  of  June,  1907,  Dr.  Kauffman  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mis-.  Caroline 
Graber,  a  daughter  of  Peter  Graber,  of  Freeman,  Hutchinson  county.  South  Dakota.  They 
have  one  adopted  child,  Esther.  The  Doctor  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  repub- 
lican party  and  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Mennonite  church.  He  is  deeply  interested 
in  the  development  of  South  Dakota  and  is  widely  recognized  as  a  rising  young  medical  prac- 
titioner and  one  of  the  state's  progressive  and  prosperous  native  sons. 


CHARLES  E.  PRENTIS. 


C.  E.  Prentis,  one  of  the  pioneer  merchants  of  South  Dakota,  actively  identified  with  the 
business  interests  of  Vermillion,  was  born  September  30,  1S47,  in  Dane  county,  Wisconsin, 
a  s,,n  oi  John  and  Catherine  P.  (Williams)  Prentis,  who  were  natives  of  Massachusetts  and 
Vermont  respectively  and  descendants  of  early  New  England  families.  The  father  was  a 
farmer  by  occupation  and  about  1830  made  the  overland  trip  to  Wisconsin,  where  he  engaged 
in  general  agricultural  pursuits  until  his  death. 

C.  K  Prentis  attended  the  public  schools  of  his  native  county  to  the  age  of  eighteen 
years  and  then  went  east  to  Poughkeepsie,  New  York,  where  he  pursued  a  course  in  East- 
mail's  Commercial  College.  Later  he  returned  to  Madison,  Wisconsin,  where  he  secured  a 
position  as  bookkeeper,  acting  in  that  capacity  for  about  one  and  a  half  years.  Considera- 
tion of  the  opportunities  offered  in  the  west  led  him  to  the  belief  that  he  would  find  it 
profitable  to  try  his  fortune  in  Dakota  and  in  company  with  a  friend  and  associate,  A.  E. 
Lee,  he  determined  to  engage  in  general  merchandising  at  Vermillion.  It  was  about  the 
middle  of  the  year  1SU9  that  Mr.  Lee  reached  that  place  and  selected  a  site  in  what  is  now 
known  as  the  bottoms.  A  small  building  was  erected  and  a  few  months  later  Mr,  Prentis 
iem,,\ed  to  Vermillion,  arriving  in  September,  1869.  Both  then  went  to  Chicago,  where  they 
purchased  a  stock  of  general  merchandise  and  the  firm  of  Lee  &  Prentis  was  thus  formed  and 
launched  into  business.  From  the  beginning  their  enterprise  prospered,  reliable  business  meth- 
ods, unfaltering  energy  and  perseverance  winning  for  them  a  growing  trade.  Later  a  two- 
story   brick   building  was  erected,  which  they  occupied  until  1881,  the  year  of  the  big  flood. 

The   little    village   gnu    apace   and    with   the   increase   in   its  population   their  trade  1 ame 

larger  and  larger,  for  straightforward  business  methods  commended  them  to  public  support. 
With  the  growth  of  Vermillion  the  business  center  of  the  city  was  removed  from  the  bottoms 
tn  I  lie  present  site  of  the  town  and  in  1  ss l  I.ee  &  Prentis  erected  their  present  building,  in 
which  they  have  continued  successfully  to  the  present  time.  Their  house  is  not  only  widely 
known    throughout    Clay    county    but   also  over  the  greater    part    of   South    Dakota    and    is   the 

I  -I    establishment  of  its  kind   in   the  county.      Moreover,   in    point  of  continuous  existence 

theirs    is    tl hlest    business    house    in    North    or    South    Dakota    and    has    become   one    of    the 

most    important.     It    meant   much    in   pic er  times   when   trade   facilities   were   few   in  their 

eel i  the  state  and  it  has  ever  kept  abreast  with  modern  progress. 

Mr.  Prentis,  however,  has  net  confined  his  activities  tn  merchandising  alone.  He  recog- 
nized  tlie   inline   value  cii    farm   lands  throughout    the1  west   and   began  making  investments, 

being    it   lime  tl wner  of  over  seven  thousand  acres  in  Clay  county.     In   1914,  when 

prices  had  greatlj  advanced  he  sold  practically  all  Ins  holdings  in  (lay  county,  although  be 
Still  ha-  property  in  other  sections  of  the  -tale  Me  and  Ins  partner,  .Mr.  Lee.  own  and  oper- 
ate ;i   i ranch  of  sixteen  thousand  acres  in   Nebraska  and   Mr,   Prentis  is  a  stockholder  in 

and  vice  president  of  (be  Citizens  Hank  &  Trust  Company  of  Vermillion. 

(hi  the  7th  of  November,  L872,  Mr.  Prentis  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary  V. 
Stanley,  who  died  September  l  I.  L906,  leaving  a  daughter,  Kathryn,  the  wife  of  Robert  Howe 
Mnnger,  of  si.nix  (  ity.  On  the  2d  of  September,  1909,  Mr.  Prentis  wedded  Mrs.  Belle  (Stan- 
lej  i    Bell,  a   sister  of   his  first   w  i(e. 

In  his  political  news  Mr.  Prentis  has  long  been  a  stalwart  republican  and  has  filled  a 
number  of  local  offices,  to  which  he  has  been  called  by  the  vote  of  his  fellow  townsmen,  serv- 
ing at  the  present  time  as  mayor  of  Vermillion,  lie  also  became  the  first  charter  member  of 
the   Congregational   church,   in   the   work   of   which    he   has   ever   taken   an   active   and   helpful 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  49 

interest.  He  is  likewise  a  member  and  vice  president  of  the  Vermillion  Commercial  Club  and 
In-  is  a  Mason,  belonging  to  the  blue  lodge,  chapter  and  cominandery  of  Vermillion,  and  to  El 
Riad  Temple  of  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  a  lover  of  outdoor  life  and  enjoys 
traveling.  In  nature  he  is  quiet  and  unassuming  but  is  most  kind  hearted  and  public  spirited. 
His  business  life  has  not  been  void  of  the  trials  and  tribulations  that  constitute  the  struggle 
of  pioneer  days  and  many  residents  of  this  part  of  the  state  are  grateful  for  the  credit  and 
favors  extended  them  in  the  period  of  financial  depression  caused  by  the  grasshopper  scourge 
and  other  incidents  of  pioneer  life.  The  record  of  Mr.  Prentis  is  a  most  creditable  one.  There 
have  been  no  esoteric  chapters  in  his  life  history  but  a  manifestation  of  indefatigable  industry 
and  unswerving  integrity  in  all  his  business  dealings. 


MATHIAS  BEHREND. 


Mathias  Behrend  is  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Behrend  &  Oberembt,  dealers  in  automobiles 
and  supplies.  Before  embarking  upon  this  line  of  business  he  was  connected  with  other 
interests  in  l'arkston,  all  of  which  have  contributed  to  the  business  enterprise  and  activity  of 
the  town  and  its  consequent  upbuilding.  He  was  born  in  Madison.  Wisconsin,  December 
3,  1868,  a  son  of  Mathias  and  Mary  Behrend.  The  family  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1882, 
settling  at  Starr,  Hutchinson  count}'.  The  father  secured  a  homestead  and  for  twenty 
years  devoted  his  time  and  energies  to  general  farming,  his  business  affairs  being  indus- 
triouslj'  prosecuted.  He  died  on  the  18th  of  March,  1910,  but  is  survived  by  his  widow,  who 
makes   her   home    in    l'arkston. 

Mathias  Behrend  was  educated  in  the  parochial  schools  of  Madison,  Wisconsin,  assisted 
his  father  through  the  period  of  his  boyhood  and  youth  and  afterward  began  earning  his 
own  living  by  working  for  others.  He  engaged  in  business  on  his  own  account  in  1894  and  for 
twenty  vears  was  connected  with  the  liquor  trade.  In  1911  lie  engaged  in  the  automobile 
business,  to  which  he  now  devotes  his  energies.  In  1902  he  built  the  city  exchange  and 
country  telephone  lines.  Of  the  company  which  was  organized  for  the  conduct  of  the  business 
he  was  elected  president  and  continued  in  that  position  until  four  years  ago,  when  he  disposed 
of  his  inteie-t-  to  Fred  Sinkbeil,  Jr.  For  eighteen  years  Mr.  Oberembt  has  been  a  partner  of 
Mr.  Behrend  in  these  different  business  ventures.  In  1911  they  erected  their  present  building, 
which  is  fifty  by  eighty  feet  with  an  addition  twenty-five  by  one  hundred  feet.  They  handle 
the  Buick,  Reo  and  Haines  automobiles  and  they  are  conducting  the  principal  business  in 
their  line  in  l'arkston  and  that  part  of  the  state.  They  have  sold- many  machines  and  they 
have  a  large  trade  in  automobile  supplies. 

i  in  the  3d  of  April,  1«94.  Mr.  Behrend  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Julia  Puetz,  a 
daughter  "f  Peter  Puetz,  and  their  children  are  Marie,  Louisa.  Francis,  Esther,  Helen  and 
Joseph.  In  his  political  belief  Mr.  Behrend  is  a  democrat.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of 
the  Catholic  church  anil  he  was  treasurer  thereof  for  ten  years.  He  served  as  chief  of  the 
fire  department  for  a  decade  and  for  two  years  was  a  member  of  the  city  council,  exercising 
his  official  prerogatives  in  support  of  various  progressive  measures  which  have  benefited  the 
city  and  advanced  its  growth.  When  leisure  permits  he  enjoys  a  fishing  and  hunting  trip 
and  he  also  finds  recreation . and  pleasure  in  motoring.  He  has  long  been  well  known  in 
connection  with  business  activity  in  Parkston  and  is  now  at  the  bead  of  a  profitable  and 
growing   commercial   enterprise. 


GEORGE  C.  GRIFFIN. 


George  ('.  Griffin  is  cashier  of  the  Ware  &  Griffin  Bank  at  Clark  and  in  his  business 
career  has  made  wise  use  of  his  time  and  his  opportunities,  lie  was  born  in  Chicago.  Illi- 
nois, on  the  5th  of  August.  L861,  and  is  a  son  of  Stephen  11  ami  Fanny  A.  (Brown)  Griffin, 
both  of  whom  are  deceased.     The   father  was   for   many   years  engaged   in   railroad   work. 

At  the  usual  age  George  I '.  Griffin  became  a  public-school  pupil,  passing  through  con- 
secutive grades  until  he  was  prepared  i'"   the  high  school.     When  he  had  completed  his  more 

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advanced  studies  lie  secured  employment  in  an  insurance  office  and  later  in  a  bank  at  Morris, 
Illinois.  The  fall  of  L882  witnessed  his  arrival  in  South  Dakota,  at  which  time  lie  came  to 
(  lark,  where  he  engaged  in  the  loan  and  real  estate  business.  He  secured  a  lair  clientage  in 
thai  connection  an. I  won  a  substantial  measure  of  success.  At  length,  however,  In-  entered 
the  banking  business,  with  which  he  first  became  connected  in  the  '80s.  Subsequently  he 
again  took  up  the  real-estate  business  but  in  1900  lie  renewed  his  connection  with  banking 
1111,1  '"  l9°4  be  organized  (In-  Ware  ,V  Griffin  Bank,  entering  upon  the  duties  of  cashier,  with 
Fred  Ware  as  the  president.  The  business  ha,-  doubled  since  (he  opening  of  the  hank,  which 
'"  """  "'  :l  prosperous  condition.  It  follows  a  sale,  conservative  yet  progressive  policy  and 
""'  number  of  it-  depositors  and  the  amount  of  its  business  along  general  line-  is  constantly 
increasing. 

VIr.  Griffin   ha-   been   married  twice.     -In    issd  hi'  wedded   Adeline  McSpadden   of  Clark, 

;llil1  ""l"  them  were  I i  three  children:  Emma,  now  the  wife  of  R.  J.  Hart,  oi   Watertown;' 

Helen;  and  Elizabeth.  In  1910  Mr.  Griffin  was  again  married,  his  second  union  being  with 
Nina   B.  Brown  of  (  lark,  and  they  have  one  son.  George  ('..  Jr. 

Mr.  Griffin  gives  his  political  indorsement  to  the  men  and  measures  of  the  republican 
party,  but  has  no  aspiration  for  office.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Masons,  having 
taken  (he  degrees  of  both  the  lodge  and  chapter.  He  also  has  membership  with  the  Elks,  the 
Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Woodmen,  the  Workmen   ami  the  .Modem   Brotherhood  of  America. 

He  is  now  president  of  the  council  and  of  the  Commercial  Club  and  his  efforts  have  I n  a 

salient  force  in  promoting  public  progress,  in  extending  business  connections  ami  in 
advancing  the  general  welfare  along  many  line-.  Hi-  religion.-  faith  is  thai  of  the  Congre- 
gational church  ami  his  well  spent  life  has  won  for  him  the  high  regard  of  all  with  whom 
'"'  li:ls  come  in  contact,  gaining  for  him  a  circle  of  friends  almost  coextensive  with  the  circle 
of  Ins  acquaintance. 


ELIJAH  SAUNDERS  BUZZELL. 

Elijah  Saunders  Buzzell,  a  retired  agriculturist  now  living  in  Sioux  kails,  has  been  a. 
resident  of  South  Dakota  for  more  than  tour  decades  ami  was  long  ami  actively  identified 
"'"'  farming  interests,  owning  1  operating  a  quarter  section  of  land  in  Red  Rock  town- 
ship, Minnehaha  county.  Hi-  birth  occurred  in  Parsonsfield,  Maine,  on  the  28th  of  June, 
1828,  his  parents  being  William  and  (Hue  Buzzell,  both  of  whom  passed  away  in  .Maine. 
The   father   was  a    paintei    by   trade. 

Elijah  S.  Buzzell  acquired  In-  education  in  (he  public  schools  id'  .Maine  ami  after  putting 
aside  hi-  textbooks  learned  the  trade-  of  a  painter  ami  paper-hanger,  in  which  he  was  suc- 
ce  fullj  engaged  for  more  (ban  fifty  years.  In  1862  he  enlisted  for  service  in  the  Civil  war 
:ls  :l  member  of  Company   K.  Twenty-seventh   Regiment  of  Maine  Volunteers,  doing  duly  on 

the  hospital  staff  for  nine  nths  near  Washington.   1).  C.     Ten  years  later,  in    L872,  he  came 

(o  South    Dakota,  preempting  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of   land   in   bed   Rock   township, 

Minnehaha  county,     lie  experienced  (I any  hardships  of  life  in  a  pioneer  region  and   lost 

all  during  the  grasshopper  plague  in  1874.  lie  persevered,  however,  ami  In-  efforts  were 
eventually    rewarded  by  the  possession  of  a   valuable  and  productive  farming  property  which 

brought    I a    gratifying  annual    in. ...     This    farm    is  still    in    possession   of   (he   family   ami 

w»s  bis  I ie  until  1913,  when  he  re ved  to  Sioux  balls.  His  is  the  only  family  of  orig- 
inal pioneers  who  -till  own  land  preempted  in  (he  locality,  all  (he  others  Inning  sold  their 
property    and   moved  elsevi  here. 

In  1852  Mr.  Buzzell  wa-  united  in  marriage  to  \ii-,  Olive  June  Peary,  a  sister  of  Lieu- 
tenant Peary,  who  was  the  fathei  ol  tin-  man  win,  discovered  the  North  Pole.  By  this  union 
were  born  Hi.,  following  children:  Frank  W.;  Royal  l'.;  George,  deceased;  Sarah  ]■:.,  (he  wife 
of  W.  If.  Riley,  ol  Valley  Springs;  Nellie  A.,  deceased;  Charles  and  Hortense  E.,  both  on  (he 
'"•me  farm;  Mabel  G.,  who  ha-  passed  away;  and  John  C,  also  on  the  home  farm.  The  wife 
and  mother,  who  was  a  consistent   member  of  the  tree  Baptist   chureh,  died  in   1902. 

1,11  the  ml.  of  September,  1913,  at  Sioux  Falls,  Mr.  Buzzell  was  married  in  the  First 
Methodist  Episcopal  church  by  Rev.  .1.  W.  Potter  to  Mr-.  Charlotte  E.  Booth,  the  widow  of 
Charles    Vasser    Booth   and  a    daughter  of    Ezra    I',  and    Louisa   ('.    (Clough)    Kinney.     She    is   a 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  51 

native  of  New  York  state  and  since  coming  to  South  Dakota  in  1873  has  been  a  resident  of 
Sioux  Falls,  being  one  of  the  pioneer  women  of  this  section.  She  was  first  married  October 
21,  L875,  becoming  the  wife  of  Charles  V.  Booth,  who  came  to  this  locality  in  1871.  He  was 
a  carpenter  and  pioneer  undertaker  of  Sioux  Falls  and  was  injured  in  an  automobile  acci- 
di 'iii.  dying  about  two  weeks  later,  on  the  13th  of  April,  1911.  Mrs.  Buzzell  is  now  the  only 
original  member  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  still  living  in  Sioux  Falls  and  for  many 
years  was  quite  active  in  its  work.     Mr.  Booth  was  also  an  ardent  member  of  that  denomina- 

t mid   class   leader    for  a   number   of   years.     Mr.  and   .Mrs.   Buzzell   now   make   their  home 

at  No.   L513  South   Duluth  street.  Sioux   Falls,  and    have  a  host  of  friends  there. 

In  politics  Mr.  Buzzell  has  always  supported  the  men  and  measures  of  the  republican 
party.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Free  Baptist  church  and 
he  also  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Pythias  fraternity  and  Joe  Hooker  Post,  No.  10,  G.  A.  K., 
of  Sioux  Falls.  He  has  now  passed  the  eighty-seventh  milestone  on  life's  journey  but  is 
still  active  in  mind  and  body  and  conversant  with  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day.  inter- 
esting himself  in  the  wok  of  progress,  improvement  and  upbuilding.  The  salient  qualities 
oi  his  life  have  ever  commended  him  to  the  confidence,  goodwill  and  friendship  of  those  with 
w  hom  he  has  come  in  contact. 


DANIEL  .1.  O'CONNELL. 


N.i  history  of  Fake  county  would  be  complete  and  satisfactory  were  there  failure  to 
make  reference  to  Daniel  .1.  O'Connell  of  Ramona,  well  known  as  a  successful  and  enter- 
prising business  man  and  also  as  a  capable  official,  who  has  wisely  directed  public  affairs 
in  various  positions  of  honor  and  trust.  He  is  now  owner  of  a  grain  elevator  and  also  of 
an  implement  business  in  Ramona  and  lias  ether  commercial  and  industrial  connections 
which  have  contributed  in  large  measure  to  the  substantial  upbuilding  of  his  part  of  the 
county 

Mr.  O'Connell  was  bom  in  Fillmore  county,  Minnesota,  on  the  6th  of  September,  1857, 
a  sun  of  .lames  and  Mary  O'Connell.  His  education  was  acquired  in  the  common  schools 
and  later  lie  assisted  his  father  upon  the  home  farm  until  he  attained  his  majority,  during 
which  period  he  gained  intimate  knowledge  of  every  branch  of  farm  work,  including  the 
best  methods  of  planting,  plowing  and  harvesting.  When  he  reached  adult  age  he  came  to 
South  Dakota  in  company  with  his  father  and  on  the  7th  of  May,  1878,  homesteaded  on  sec- 
tion 10,  township  107,  range  53,  in  Lake  county.  Five  years  later  he  purchased  the  relin- 
quishment of  a  tic  claim.  II.'  still  owns  the  original  homestead  and  in  addition  to  the 
tree  claim  has  purchased  a  half  section,  so  that  he  now  owns  altogether  six  hundred  and 
fortj  acres  of  rich  and  valuable  land,  all  of  whirl,  lie-  in  Lake  county,  and  two  hundred  and 
forty  acre-  in  Stanley  county.  Carefully  and  systematically  he  carried  on  the  work  of  the 
farm  year  after  year  until  1894  and  wrought  a  marked  transformation  in  the  appearance  of 

hi-   place,   to   which   ho   added   many   mo, leu I    substantial    improvements.      After   sixteen 

, s  devoted   to  general  agricultural  pursuits  lie  became  manager  of  the   Fanners   Elevator 

al    l: ona    and   conducted    it   for   twenty   consecutive   years.     In    1897  he   embarked    in   the 

implement    lnisin.'ss.  in  whirl,  he' ha-   -in.,'  continued   with  growing  success,  and  in   1899  he 

wa-  j d  by  his  brother.     In   1910  ho  engaged  in  the  elevator  business  on  his  own  account 

and  is  now  < of  the  extensive  dealers  in  grain  and   farm   implements  in   Fake  county,     lie 

i-  also  the  largest  stockholder  in  the  Fanners  Elevator  Company  of  Ramona,  of  which  he 
i-  the  vice  president,  is  president  of  the  Electric  Light  Company  and  is  secretary  of  the 
Woodmen    Opera    House    Company.      \\r    i-    a    man    of    sound    business    judgment,    who    readily 

r ,._.„izes    opportunities    and   utilizos    them,    not    only    to    his    personal    advantage   but    also    to 

the  ben,  tit  of  the  community. 

On  the  12th  of  duly.  1883,  Mr.  O'Connell  wa-  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Kate  Mulvehill, 
a  daughter  of  John  and  Margaret  (Cox)  Mulvehill.  The  children  of  this  marriage  are: 
James,  who  is  now  operating  the  home  farm  ;  John,  who  is  engaged  in  the  grain  business  in 
Minnesota;  Mary,  the  wife  of  Charles  Feyder;  Daniel,  connected  with  the  telephone  husi- 
,„-,,  Margaret,  the  wife  of  H.  Davis,  who  is  edit,,,  of  a  paper  at  Ramona;  Elmer,  who  was 
assistant  postmaster  at  Ramona  but  is  now  a  druggist  at  Humboldt;  Bernadetta,  at   home; 


52  IIIs'K  )RY  OF  SOUTH    DAKOTA 

and  Walter  and  William,  who  complete  t In-  family.  Their  religious  faith  is  that  of  the 
i  atholic  church,  to  which  the  parents  liave  long  adhered  and  in  which  they  have  reared  their 
children. 

xh     0'(  nil    gives    his    political    support    to    the    republican    party    ami    in     I'.iin    was 

appointed  postmaster  of  Ramona  by  Presidenl  McKinley.  He  has  served  as  mayor  of  the 
city  for  six  years,  has  been  clerk  of  the  school  district  I'm-  thirty-one  consecutive  years  and 
has  been  reelected  for  another  tine.,  sears'  term.  The  fact  that  he  lias  been  so  long  con- 
tinued in  the  different  offices  which  he  has  tilled  is  unmistakable  evidence  of  his  capability, 
(idelitj  and  | iptness  in  tin.  discharge  of  his  duties,  lie  holds  membership  with  Mar- 
quette Council  of  the  Knights  oi  Columbus  at  Sioux  tills,  with  the  .Modem  Woodmen,  the 
American  Brotherhood  and  tin-  Royal  Neighbors.  His  life  interests  are  broad,  his  purposes 
strong  and  his  activities  resultant  and  thus  as  the  years  have  passed  on  he  has  become  a 
mm.-  and  more  prominent  and  influential  factor  in  the  community  in  which  he  makes  his 
home. 


MKS.    HKlDtiKT  COCAX. 


It  is  nol  the  men  of  the  country  alone  that  make  its  greatness  and  that  perform  the 
arduous  labor  of  developing  a  wild  laud  into  a  region  of  civilization  and  prosperity.     Although 

« play  a  v.iy  important  part  in  the  work  of  the  world,  it  is  hut  seldom  that  we  sto|i 

and    consider    the   greatness   of   their   contribution    to   civilization.     Mrs.   Bridget    Cogan,   of 

Tyndall,  deserves  equal  honor  with  the  hardy   n   who  braved  the  wilderness,  as  she  came 

t'>  the  territory  when  it  was  yet  young  and  established  a  hotel  known  from  Iowa  to  the 
Black  Hills  and  even  to  the  Rockies  for  its  good  cheer  and  comfort,  she  has  known  intimately 
nearly  all  of  the  territorial  officials,  the  judges  and  military  officers  of  the  early  days  of 
Smith  Dakota  and  also  the  chiefs  and  head  men  of  the  Indians.  She  likewise  was  well 
acquainted  with  many  of  the  noted  holder  characters  of  pioneer  times,  sonic  of  them  men 
who  wen.  the  tenor  of  Nebraska  and  the  Dakotas. 

Mis.  Cogan  is  a  native  of  Ireland,  born  near  Castlereagh,  County  Roscommon,  December 
19,  1840.  1 1  ii  father,  Bernard  Cede,  was  an  extensive  farmer,  employing  four  men  to  culti- 
vate liis  one  thousand  acre  leasehold  and  two  maids  to  care  for  his  dairy.  Even  alter  being 
stripped  of  much  of  his  holdings  through  losses  incurred  by  going  security  for  a  friend.  In- 
still had  a  large  number  of  acres  leased  when  he  disposed  of  his  property  preparatory  to 
coming  to   America,      lie   was   not    permitted,  however,  to  carry  out   his   plan  of  emigrating, 

as  his  demis icurred  before  the  time  to  start.     His  widow,  however,  came  to  the  new  world 

with  her  children,  Mrs.  Cogan,  being  at  that  lime  bu1  three  or  four  years  ..Id,  They  embarked 
at  Liverpool  on  a  sailing  vessel  and  after  a  stormy  voyage  of  thirteen  weeks  and  three  days 
reached  New  York.  At  one  time  the  ship  was  in  such  danger  that  the  passengers  were  con- 
lined  In  the  ledd  with  the  hatches  flattened  down  for  a  period  of  one  week,  from  Sunday  to 
Sunday  without  food  or  drink  and  so  weakened  were  they  that  hut  few  were  aide  to  stand 
when    the    storm    abated    and    they    Were    allowed    to    come    on    deck.      The    ship    itself    was    in    a 

had  < lition,  a,  two  masts  had  been  broken  and  washed  overboard,  an.1  several  leaks  made 

conditions  worse.  The  length  of  the  voyage  had  exhausted  the  food  supply  and  provisions 
ran  so  h.w    that   they  were  obliged  to  ask  assistance  of  another  merchantman  and  a   man  of 

war,  hut   the   i I  given   them   by   the  latter  was  so  badly  spoiled  and   infected   with   vermin 

that   only  starving   people  ..mid  have  eaten  it. 

The    mother,    with    her    four  sons  and laughter,  settled   on   a    farm    a    few    miles    from 

Newark,   New    Jersey,  which   is  now.  however,  a   part  of  the  city   itself.     The  children  grew 

l aturitj    upon   this   farm   and   there  flic  daughter,   Bridget,  married   Michael   Cogan,  ami 

there  lei  only  child.  Andrew  .lames  Cogan,  was  horn.  Her  husband  was  a  native  of  Sara- 
toga,   New     York,    when-    lii.   ancestors   had    lived   since   early    colonial   days.      lie   died    when    Ins 

on     \n.liew    w.i-    lull    a    i.w    (lis   old.      In    I  s  ,">  7    Mrs.   Cogan    came    to    Portage,    Wisconsin, 

where   -he   resided    for  a   year,  alter   which   she   removed    to    Pike  county,   Missouri,   making 

liei     leanc    in    thai    COUllty    lor   al t    ten    years.      She    lived    there   during    I  he    trying    period    of 

the  t  ivil   war  and    was  open   in    her  advocacy  of   the    CJni ailse,  although    it    was    far    IT a 

,.ie  thing  at  thai   tune  to  avow  allegiance  to  the  Union   in   Missouri,  which  was  strongly  in 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA  55 

favor  of  slavery.  Four  of  her  brothers  served  in  the  Union  army,  one  in  Colorado,  two  in 
Alabama,  where  their  regiment  participated  in  many  hard-fought  battles,  and  one  in  the 
militia  near  his  home. 

Alter  the  war  her  brother  Barney  came  west  and  in  1868  w;is  plying  his  trade  of  black- 
smith at  the  old  town  of  Bon  Homme,  then  a  station  on  the  stage  route  leading  to  the  forts 
along  the  Missouri  river.     He  sent  for  .Mrs.  Cogan  to  make  a  home  for  him  and  she  reached 

Xankton,  dime  29,  1869.    It  so  happened  that  her  brother  was  then  employed  in   Yankl in 

tlie  new  St.  Charles  Hotel.  He  did  not  believe  that  his  sister  had  arrived  when  told  that  she 
was  at  the  Merchants  Hotel  as  she  had  not  advised  him  that  she  was  coming.  On  investigat- 
ing, however,  he  found  her  there  and  they  immediately  made  their  way  to  lion  Homme,  where 
they  rented  an  old  house  constructed  of  cedar  h>e.s.  Mrs.  Cogan  had  her  furniture  sen*  from 
Sioux  (  itv  by  boat  and  soon  had  a  comfortable  home  for  her  brother.  She  then  had  a  large 
house  built  for  hotel  purposes.  Alter  a  short  time,  however,  a  prairie  lire  destroyed  the 
house  with  everything  in  it,  Mr.  Cole  and  Mrs.  Cogan  barely  escaping  with  their  lives.  They 
remained  in  the  house  until  the  roof  fell  in  and  when  they  were  then  driven  into  the  open 
they  encountered  almost  equal  peril  from  the  burning  grass  and  weeds,  which  set  I'm-  to 
their  clothing  up  to  their  knees  and  blistered  their  feet.  I'Vom  the  time  that  she  first  settled 
in  Bon  Homme,  Mrs.  Cogan  was  almost  compelled  to  keep  travelers  over  night,  as  there  was 
then  no  hotel  in  the  locality.  She  had  been  permitted  to  occupy  the  courthouse  while  her 
house  was  being  constructed  and  after  the  destruction  id'  her  home  by  lire  and  the  adjourn- 
ment of  the  United  States  district  court,  she  was  allowed  to  use  the  courtroom  as  a  hostelry 
until  lumber  could  be  shipped  from  Sioux  City  to  erect  a  new  building  for  that  purpose. 
Later  she  again  occupied  the  courthouse  so  as  to  permit  her  house  to  be  used  as  a  store  by 
Henry  Davis  and  George  Meade,  who  started  the  first  store  in  Hon  Homme.  For  many  years 
the  hotel  which  she  ran  was  famous  for  hundreds  of  miles  and  was  the  stopping  place  of  all 
men  of  consequence  in  the  territory  and  later  in  the  state,  as  well  as  the  more  humble 
traveler.  Ministers  of  all  denominations  found  a  ready  welcome  and  no  charge  was  ever  made 
for  their  accommodations.  Some  idea  of  the  difficulties  which  Mrs.  Cogan  had  to  surmount 
in  the  conduct  of  her  business  may  be  gained  when  it  is  learned  that  it  was  at  first  neces- 
sary for  her  to  carry  water  in  buckets  from  the  river,  which  was  some  little  distance  from 
the  hotel.  As  this  was  a  very  slow  and  tiresome  task,  a  team  and  wagon  was  later  pur- 
chased  and   used   to  haul   water  and   wood.     After   some  time  a    well   was  due  adjacent   to   the 

hotel    but   a    sufficient    Supply   of  water   was   not    reached   until    the   well    hail   I n    sunk    to   the 

depth  of  eighty  feet.  At  times,  during  sessions  of  the  United  States  court,  there  were  as 
main-  as  sixty  people  sleeping  in  their  own  blankets  on  her  dining  room  floor  ami  often  two 
hundred  and  fifty  meals  were  served  three  times  a  day.  As  there  were  no  bakeries,  Mrs. 
Cogan  was  forced  to  bake  all  of  the  bread  and  pastry  used  in  her  own  kitchen,  in  addition  to 
preparing  the  other  food  consumed.  As  most  of  her  quests  were  men  of  the  frontier  whose 
arduous    work    made    it    necessary    that    they    have   substantial    food   ami    a    great   deal    of    it.   it 

i-  easy  to  see  that  the  task  of  keeping  a  hotel  was  tar  fr being  an  easy  one.     Mrs.  Cogan, 

however,  not  only  supplied  an  abundance  of  food  of  excellent  quality,  but  also  found  lime  to 
speak  a  friendly  word  to  each  of  her  ".ucsts.  whether  he  be  a  man  of  influence  in  the  terri- 
tory or  a  stranger  without  means.  She  was  a  stanch  friend  of  the  Indians  and  they  Bome- 
tinies  encamped  on  her  field  a  thousand  strong,  while  a   party  of  them  often   held  one  of  their 

ceremonial  dames  at   her  door,  which  h she  usually  repaid  by  giving  them  a  sack  of  flour. 

Her  Indian  name  was  Tanka  Waseche  Utah  Tepe,  which  is  translated  as  -the  big  white 
woman    who    keeps    tin     eating    house."      do   show    his   appreciation   of    favors    shown    him    the 

famous  chief.  Sitting  Hull,  sent  her  a  present  of  an  mi use  horns] i  I  a   pair  of  moccasins 

trimmed  with  porcupine  quills.  The  gallant  General  Custer  was  a  daily  guest  at  her  hotel 
in  the  spriii"  of  lKll'i,  when  he  was  detained  at  I'.oii  Homme  by  high  water  on  the  way  to  his 
last  battle  on  the  Little  Big  Horn  river  in  Wyoming.  Upon  the  removal  of  the  county  seal 
to  Tyndall  Mi-.  Cogan  dosed  her  hotel  and  took  up  her  residence  in  the  new  town,  where  she 
ha-  sinci  lived  retired.  Her  son.  Andrew  dames  Cogan,  established  his  newspaper  plant  at 
Set  Ian. 1. 

Mrs.  t  ogan  has  been  a  lifelong   member  of  the  Catholic  church  and  contributes  freely  to 

its   varied    work.      Her  exemplary   •  hristian   character  and    her   hearty   el rfulness,  even    when 

bearing   burdens  which    i.w   of  the   present    generation  are  called  u] to  sustain,  may   well 

serve  a-  an  inspiration  to  all  who  learn  of  her  life.     She.  was  reared  in  an  old  settled  country 


56  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

and  was  accustomed  to  the  comforts  and  refinements  of  civilization  and  her  influence  in  the 
territory  and  state  of  South  Dakota  was  one  oi  the  potent  forces  in  softening  and  rendering 
more  gracious  the  crude  and  sometimes  rough  life  of  the  frontier.  She  had  a  sympathetic 
understanding  of  the  conditions  of  the  western  country  and  realized  that  underneath  the  rude 
exterior  there  was  a  sincere  and  fine  manhood,  and  this  understanding  enabled  her  to  wield 
her  great  influence  for  good.  Her  personal  interest  in  each  of  her  guests  and  the  excellent 
accommodations  afforded  by  her  hotel  were  rewarded  bj  the  warm  place  which  she  held  in 
the  hearts  of  many  throughout  the  northwestern  region.  There  is  no  one  in  South  Dakota 
">'"  l,a-  ll-"1  ;<  more  eventful  or  more  interesting  life  and  her  name  deserves  an  honored  place 
among  those  pioneers  who,  by  their  toil,  laid  the  foundation  upon  which  the  present  prosper- 
ous state  of  Smith  Dakota  has  been  builded. 


HON.  LOEING   ELLIS  GAFFY. 

Hon.  Loring  Ellis  Gaffy,  lawyer,  jurist  and  Dakota  pioneer,  new  one  of  the  leading 
citizens  of  Pierre,  was  born  in  Clinton  county,  New  York,  on  the  12th  of  January,  1850,  a 
son  oi  James  Gaffy,  whose  birth  occurred  in  County  Westmeath,  Ireland,  and  who  in  the 
year  1834  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  United  States,  settling  in  New  York,  where  he 
remained    until    Is;,;,.      i„   that   year  in.   removed    westward    to    Wisconsin    with    in,    family, 

settling  near  fond  du  Lac.  where  I ngaged   in   fanning   until   liis  death,  which  occurred   in 

1886   when   he   was   on   a   visit   to  North   Dakota,      lie   welded    Nancy    Hair,   a    native  of    Ver- 

1 "■  •ll"1  "''  their   family  of   three  children,  Judge  Gaffy   is   the  second   in   order  of   birth. 

His  sisters  arc   Mrs.  ('.  A.   Walker,  of   F I  du   Lac.  Wisconsin;   and   Mrs.   w.  .1.   Y.,u, f 

Seattle,  \\  ashington. 

The  public-school  system  of  fond  du  Lac  ail'orded  .lud.ro  Call'y  his  early  educational 
privileges,  which  were  supplemented  by  study  in  De  Lands  Commercial  College.     His  review 

1,1    the  '"'"•"I  opporl nc,  of  Hi,,  business  world  Id  to   his  selection  of  the  law    as  a   life 

work  and  he  began  his  preliminary  reading  in  the  office  and  under  the  direction  of  Judge 
l)n".v  '"  Im-  home  city.  In  1871  he  went  to  Greelej  county.  Nebraska,  where  he  remained 
"M,il   l873,  when  he  became  compass  man  on  the  United  state,  survey  of  western  Nebraska. 

In   1874  he  went  to  loan, I  Island.  Nebraska,  where  !,,■  continued  his  studies  in   the  offic ' 

' '   H.  Thummel,  and  in   1876  was  admitted  to  the   Nebraska    bar.     'flic   following    peat 

'"•  eame  to   Dakota    territory,   settling  at    Deadwood,   where  he  continued    in   active   practice 

"n,il   l884-     Im  'he  meantime  he  had  bei te  recognized  as  one  of  the  leader,  of  the  repub- 

l":i"  partj  in  that  locality  and  was  made  1 1,,.  candidate  for  the  territorial  senate  in  his 
district    in    I-    0. 

lour  year,  afterward  Judge  Gaffy  removed  to  Pierre,  where  he  ha,  since  re, i, led.  and 
throughout  the  intervening  year,  he  has  I, ecu  almosl  continuously  in  office,  his  official  duties, 
however,  always  being   in  the  strict  path  of  his  profession.     He  was  elected  states  attorney 

oi   Hugln     county  in   1888  and  was  the  incumbent  in  that  office  for  f ■  years,  or  until   1893. 

In  1894  he  was  appointed  judge  oi  the  sixth  judicial  district  and  was  thereaftei  elected  and 
reelected   to  the   bench  until   he  had  served  continuously   for  twelve  and  a   hall    pears.     Ilis 

!,i     "■'         '"      trictly    lair  and   impartial  and   were  characterized   In    asterful   grasp  of 

'  ■■■■  problem  presented  for  solution.  On  his  retirement  from  the  bench  he  resumed  the 
private  practice  of  law  as  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Gaffy  &  Stephens  and  is  now  senior 
partner  in  the  well  known  and  leading  law  firm  of  Gaffy,  Stephen,  ,V  fuller.  He  has  always 
made   lie-    practice   ol    law    hi,   real    life   work    and    there    i,    no   one    who    more    fully    recognizes 

lln    nece     ity   for  a  most,   ll gh   preparation  or  prepares  his  cases  with   greater  care.     In 

lent    lie  i     strong,  logical  and  convincing  and  his  utterances  lead  through   the  steps  of 

orderly    | res   ion   to   the   logical   conclusion  upon   which   the  decision   of  every  ease  finally 

turns.     Hi,  interest tside  of  his  profession  an'  those  which  have  to  do  with  genera]  busi- 

"loni  as  well  a-  with  individual  success.  In  1912  he  wa,  elected  president  of 
He  I  it  Viiional  Ian  .J  Accident  Insurance  Company  ami  now  largelj  devotes  hi,  time 
and  energies  to  hi,  important  and  responsible  duties  in  that  connection,  lie  i,  also  presi- 
dent  of  the  Suburban   Acreage  C pany  and   through  (hat  medium   is  largely   interested   in 

it  i  iga led    1 Is. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  57 

Judge  Gaffy  has  been  married  twice.  In  March,  1878,  he  wedded  Fannie  B.  Price,  whose 
deatli  occurred  in  Pierre  in  1887.  In  February.  1900,  he  wedded  Adelaide  \Y.  Warwick,  of 
Mount  Pleasant,  Iowa,  a  daughter  of  Judge  William  I.  Warwick,  and  again  death  entered 
his  household  on  the  14th  of   February,  1913. 

Judge  Gaffy  is  prominently  known  as  one  of  the  foremost  leaders  of  the  republican 
party  in  South  Dakota.  He  was  among  those  most  active  in  the  spirited  contest  which 
finally  resulted  in  the  choice  of  Pierre  as  the  state  capital  and  he  lias  always  ben  found  in 
the  van  of  every  movement  of  a  progressive  nature  affecting  his  city  or  the  state  at  large. 
His  fraternal  relations  are  with  the  Masons  and  Huron  Lodge,  No.  444.  II.  1".  O.  K..  and 
along  professional  lines  he  is  known  as  a  member  of  the  South  Dakota  Bar  Association  and 
the  American  Bar  Association.  He  has  broad  insight  into  the  basic  principles  of  the  law, 
supplemented  by  an  intellect  keen,  discriminating  and  analytical.  Moreover,  he  is  a  pro- 
found student  along  many  lines  and  an  omnivorous  reader  of  the  best  English  literature. 
Outside  the  diverse  activities  of  an  especially  busy  life  he  has  found  time  to  devote  to  the 
many  complex  questions  arising  from  the  development  of  a  new  country  from  the  condition 
when  sod  and  claim  shacks  were  prevailing  features  of  the  landscape  to  that  of  modern 
civilization.  His  influence  has  ever  been  a  potent  force  for  progress  and  development.  For 
many  years  he  has  been  deeply  interested  in  prison  labor  reform  and  the  general  better- 
ment of  prison  conditions  and  is  a  member  of  the  Prison  Labor  Reform  Society.  In  fact,  be 
has  studied  deeply  the  grave  political,  sociological  and  economic  questions  of  the  day  ami 
at  all  times  keeps  abreast  with  the  best  thinking  men  of  the  age.  He  finds  pleasure  and 
recreation  in  hunting,  fishing  ami  horseback  riding  and  through  these  means  has  maintained 
that  even  balance  in  life  which  is  lacking  when  business  cares  monopolize  attention.  The 
state  accords  him  position  as  one  of  its  foremost  lawyers  and  Pierre  places  him  among  its 
most   prominent  citizens. 


OLE  s.  SWENSON. 


Ole  S.  Swenson,  serving  in  a  creditable  manner  as  warden  of  the  Smith  Dakota  state 
penitentiary  at  Sioux  Falls,  was  born  in  Halingdal,  Norway.  November  '.).  1845,  ami  i-  a  son 
of  Swen  ainl  Julia  (Sanderson)  Swenson.  also  natives  of  that  locality.  The  family  is 
descended  from  a  Scottish  nobleman  of  the  Clement  clan,  who  lied  from  his  native  country 
in  1604  for  political  reasons  and  settled  in  Halingdal.  In  the  course  of  years  the  name 
became  changed  to  it>  present  form. 

Ole  S.  Swenson  began  1 1 i  — .  education  in  the  country  schools  of  Nicollet  county.  Minne- 
sota, where  liis  parents  had  settled  on  a  farm  in  1857.  He  later  attended  public  school  at 
St.  Peter,  Minnesota,  and.  laying  a^ide  his  books  at  the  age  oi  eighteen,  began  clerking  in  a 
store   in   that   city.     In   18713  he  established  a  hardware   store  there,  hut   busines>   being   poor 

on  ai nt  of  the  plague  of  grasshoppers   he  moved  his  stock   to  Grand   Meadow,  where  he 

controlled  an  important  patronage  for  four  years.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  came  to  Sioux 
Falls,  where  from  1880  until  1892  lie  was  a  well  known  hardware  merchant.  In  the  latter 
year  he  disposed  of  his  interest  in  that  business  and  turned  his  attention  to  Hour  milling, 
engaging  in  thai  occupation  until  1902.  He  is  a  director  in  the  Queen  City  Fire  Insur- 
ance Company  oi   South   Dakota,  also  in  the  Albeit    Fen   Gas  Company  of  Albert    I. en.   Min- 

ie    ota;   in  the  Tin. hi    In- nee  Association  of  Sioux   Falls  and  a   member  of  the  executive 

committee  of  that  company.     He   i-  a    man   whose   business  ability  is  known  and  recognized. 

In  1872,  at  St.  Peter,  Minnesota,  Mr.  Swenson  married  Miss  Celia  Thompson,  a  daugh- 
ter of  stone  and  Julia  (Roan)  Thompson.  Mrs.  Swenson  passed  away  in  1879,  leaving  two 
children,  Arthur  W.  and  Josephine  •  :.  In  1880,  nt  Grand  Meadow.  Minnesota,  Mr.  Swenson 
was  again  married,  his  second  union  being  with  Miss  Eliza  Susan  Ranney,  by  whom  he  has 
three  children,  William   I...  Norma   M.  and   Ernest  S. 

Mr.  Swenson  was  reared  a  Lutheran  and  holds  membership  in  the  Elks  Club  of  Sioux 
Falls,  lb-  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Scottish  Rite  Mason  and  is  affiliated  also  with  the 
Woodmen  of  the  World.  He  is  a  republican  in  his  political  beliefs  mid  stands  high  in  die 
party's  councils,  taking  an  intelligent  and  active  interest  in  public  affairs.  From  L898  until 
1902  he  was  chairman  of  the  republican  central  committee  of  Minnehaha  county  and  he  ha-  been 


58  HISTORY  OF  SOUTE   DAKOTA 

•  ii  1 1  times  a  loyal  supporter  of  the  party's  principles  and  candidates.  His  fellow  citizens, 
recognizing  ln^  worth  and  ability,  have  called  upon  him  to  fill  positions  of  honor  and  trust. 
In  L886  he  was  elected  county  treasurer  and  so  acceptably  did  he  fill  that  office  that  he  was 
reelected  in  L888,  serving  in  all  four  years.  He  then  declined  to  become  a  candidate  for 
reelection.  In  L901  he  was  first  appointed  warden  of  the  South  Dakota  penitentiary  and 
after  serving  two  years  was  reappointed  for  a  similar  period  of  time.  He  was  then  out  of 
office  until    L909,  when  he  was  again  given   that   position,  in   which   he  has  since  served   by 

reappoint nt.     He  has  made  many  improvements  in  the  institution.     When  he  took  charge 

in  L901  there  was  no  work  for  the  prisoners  except  in  the  quarry  and  on  the  farm,  which 
was  not  ci gh  to  give  employment  to  all  of  them,  but  .Mr.  Swcnsun  went  before  the  legis- 
lature and  was  instrumental  in  getting  a  bill  passed  to  establish  a  shirt  factory  and  twine 
plant.  The  former  ha-  now  been  in  operation  since  1905  and  the  latter  since  L909.  There 
are  now  two  hundred  and  twenty  spindles  in  use  in  the  twine  factory,  manufacturing  about 
seven  million  pounds  of  twine  annually,  which  is  one  hall  of  what  the  state  uses.  The 
prison  is  now  up-to-date  in  all  its  appointments,  having  a  good  dining  room,  chapel,  laundry, 

hospital,  solitary   apartments,  deputies'  offices,   measurement   r ns,   music   room,  carpenter 

shops,  hath  rooms,  etc.  There  are  a  total  of  two  hundred  and  eleven  prisoners  and  the  honor 
system,  which  has  recently  been  recommended  or  put  in  operation  in  different  states,  has 
been  tried  here  lor  some  years.  There  is  an  evening  school  with  studies  up  to  the  eighth 
grade  and  fifty-five  prisoners  in  voluntary  attendance.  The  teachers  are  also  prisoners. 
There  is  also  a  moving-picture  machine  and  exhibitions  are  given  once  or  twice  each  week. 
Besides  this,  there  is  an  orchestra  ami  a  quartette  to  lead  the  singing,  all  composed  of 
prisoners.  In  I'.MH  the  lockstep  was  abolished  and  the  prisoners  are  now  dressed  in  cadet 
gray,  the  stripes  being  used  only  temporarily  as  a  punishment.  The  farm  consists  of  five 
hundred  ami  eighty  acres  and  all  of  the  buildings  thereon  have  been  erected  by  prison  labor, 
w  it  h  no  foreman. 

In  S \   Falls  Mr.  Swenson  is  known  as  a  refined  and  courteous  gentleman,  progressive 

in  his  views,  and  straightforward  and  honorable  in  all  relations  of  life,  and  he  holds  the 
esteem  and   confidence   of  all   who  are   in   any    way   associated   with    him. 


FREDRICK  TAI'T  EVANS. 


The  name  of  Fredrick  Taft  Evans  has  been  indelibly  inscribed  upon  the  pages  of  the 
history  of  the  Black  Hills,  lor  he  was  connected  with  many  events  which  promoted  its 
progress  and  development  and  shaped  its  annals,  lb'  particularly  contributed  to  the 
improvemenl  of  Hoi  Springs  and  throughout  that  section  of  the  state  Ins  name  i-  well 
known  ami  honored,  He  was  bom  at  I'arkinan.  Ohio,  not  far  from  Cleveland,  on  1  he  38th 
of  November,  1835,  and  his  life  record  covered  (be  intervening  period  to  the  nth  of  October, 
L902,    when    death    called    him. 

Mr.  Evans  attended  the  public  schools  of  bis  native  state  and  also  studied  for  a 
time  in  Hiram  College  when  .lames  A.  Garfield,  afterward  president  of  the  United  states, 
was  one  of  the  teachers  there.  He  was  eighteen  years  of  age  when  be  went  to  the 
pinerii  "i  northern  Wisconsin,  working  for  others  at  Big  Mull  falls.  In  1856  he  proceeded 
tn  lie  Soto  Nebraska,  from  which  point  be  made  a  trip  across  the  plains  with  a  party 
to  Walla   Walla,   Washington.     The  trip  was   fraught    with   many   interesting  incidents  such 

a-   went    to   make  up   l! xperiences   of  the   pioneer   travelers   to  the  coast,     lb'    remained 

in    Washington    foi    three   years  and    then    returned    to    Nebraska,   where   be    became    t  lie    owner 

of   a    large    stock    rt h.     The    whole   town    of   Grand    Island.    Nebraska,    now    stands    upon 

that  ranch,  lie  engaged  extensively  in  the  stock  business,  furnishing  stock  under  eon 
trad  to  tin'  United  states  government  ami  to  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad  until  the  com- 
pletion ol  the  line  across  the  continent.  Because  of  the  depredations  of  the  Indians  he 
removed  to  [owa,  taking  up  his  abode  at  Sioux  city,  where  he  built  the  fust  street 
railroad,  lie  resided  there  until  1876,  in  which  year  he  embarked  in  the  transportation 
business,  opening  the  trail  from  old  fort  Pierre  (o  the  Hills.  He  continued  actively  in  the 
freighting  business  until  the  Northwestern  Railroad  was  completed,  making  Deadwood  his 
freighting  headquarters.     For  a    tune   he  was   in   partnership   with  John   Hornick    under  the 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  61 

firm  stylo  of  Evans  &  Hornick.  Terminal  points  were  constantly  changing  as  the  country 
became  settled.  Freight  was  first  carried  by  boat  to  Yankton,  thence  overland  to  Pierre  and 
on  to  the  Black  Hills,  Mr.  Evans  becoming  the  first  settler  of  Pierre.  As  the  different 
railroads  were  extended  into  the  country  routes  were  changed  but  new  roads  were  opened 
up  and  the  freighters  pursued  their  interests.  Mr.  Evans  hauled  into  the  country  much  of 
the  heavy  machinery  used  in  the  early  mines  and  in  so  doing  overcame  obstacles  which 
would  seem  utterly  insurmountable  to  men  of  less  determination  and  resourcefulness.  On 
the  extension  of  the  railroad  from  Rapid  City  to  Whitewood  he  retired  permanently  from 
the  freighting  business.  He  related  that  at  the  time  of  his  retirement  there  was  owing 
him  one  hundred  and  twenty-one  thousand  dollars,  part  of  which  was  protected  by  unin- 
dorsed notes  ami  some  of  it  only  by  verbal  promises,  but  such  was  the  honor  among  the 
early  settlers  that  eventually  every  cent  was  paid.  At  the  time  of  his  retirement  Mr. 
Evans  had  in  actual  service  fifteen  hundred  oxen,  otic  hundred  and  fifty  mules  and  a 
force  of  from  two  to  three  hundred  men,  while  in  every  town  in  the  Black  Hills  warehouses 
had  been  established.  In  the  meantime  he  purchased  a  number  of  mining  properties,  several 
of  which  he  never  developed.  After  closing  out  the  transfer  business  about  1889  he  became 
interested  in  Hot  Springs  and  erected  the  first  hotel  and  also  the  first  bathing  house  at  that 
place,  lie  believed  that  the  village  had  natural  advantages  which  would  make  it  the  largest 
city  of  the  Black  Hills  country  if  properly  handled.  He  erected  the  Minnekahta  Hotel  on 
the  site  where  the  Kvans  now  stands  and  he  also  built  the  .Minnekahta  block.  He  built 
and  sold  to  the  county  the  edifice  used  as  a  courthouse  in  Deadwood  and  he  gave  to  the 
county  the  ground  tor  the  State  Soldiers'  Home,  which  he  built  under  contract.  He  also 
donated  the  ground  upon  which  all  of  the  churches  of  Hot  Springs  have  been  built  and 
he  was  connected  with  practically  every  enterprise  of  the  city.  He  built  the  present  water, 
light  and  power  system  and  he  was  also  connected  with  the  first  bank  of  Hot  Springs  and 
at  the  same  time  was  the  owner  of  the  stock  of  a  bank  at  Pierre-  He  embraced  every 
opportunity  for  furthering  the  interests  and  promoting  the  upbuilding  of  Hot  Springs 
and   he   recognized   opportunities   that   others    passed    heedlessly    by. 

(in  the  25th  of  April,  1863,  Mr.  Evans  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Theresa  Beall, 
who  was  born  in  Fremont,  Steuben  county,  Indiana,  in  lsl4,  a  daughter  of  Enos  and 
Hannah  (Rowe)  Beall,  the  former  a  native  of  Montgomery  county.  Maryland,  and  the  latter 
of  New  York  city.  The  father,  who  was  a  prominent  attorney  anil  jurist,  served  on  the 
supreme  bench  of  Indiana  for  a  number  of  years.  He  was  a  pioneer  resident  of  that  stab' 
and  became  one  of  the  early  settlers  in  Michigan,  but  after  a  brief  period  removed  to 
Wisconsin  and  in  186]  east  in  his  lot  with  the  early  settlers  of  Nebraska,  taking  up  his 
abode  where  Grand  Island  now  stands.  There  he  engaged  in  merchandising  for  a  time  but 
because  of  failing  health  retired  and  passed  away  there  in  1873.  His  widow  and  her  family 
afterward  removed  to  Sioux  City.  Iowa,  where  her  death  occurred  in  1889.  Mr.  Beall  served  in 
the  Nebraska  state  legislature  for  a  number  of  terms  and  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality 
up. in  I  he  laws  enacted  during  that  period.  To  him  and  his  wife  were  born  two  children, 
of  whom   Mrs.  Evans  is  the  elder.     Her  brother.  Rev.   Byron  Beall,  is  a  Presbyterian   minister 

now    residing   at    Lincoln.   Nebraska.      Being    in    | ■    health    he    has   been    compelled    to    retire 

from  the  active  work  of  the  ministry.  Mrs.  Evans  was  educated  at  Hillsdale  College 
in  Hillsdale.  Michigan.  By  her  marriage  she  has  become  the  mother  of  four  children: 
Fredrick  T..  who  is  a  county  official  residing  at  Seattle.  Washington:  Frank,  who  resides 
on  a  fruit  and  chicken  ranch  near  Seattle;  Ella,  the  wife  of  If.  I).  Clark,  who  is  developing 
a  large  fruit  ranch  at  San  Fernando,  California;  and  John,  who  resides  on  a  huge  fruit 
ranch   near   Hot   Springs. 

Mr.  Evans  was  a  member  of  the  Masonic  fraternity  and  took  all  of  the  degrees,  from 
th«'  blue  lodge  !..  the  shrine,  exemplifying  ill  his  life  the  beneficent  spirit  of  the  craft,  which 
is  based  upon  a  recognition  of  the  brotherhood  of  mankind.  Mrs.  Kvans  is  a  member  of 
the  order  of  the  Eastern  stai  and  is  prominently  known  in  club  and  literary  circles  of  Hut 
Springs.  She  belongs  to  the  Travelers  (bib  and  the  .Mothers  Club  and  she  organized  the 
Society  which  erected  the  binary  building  at  Hot  Springs  and  is  now  a  member  of  the 
library  board.  Her  influence  has  ever  been  on  the  side  of  integrity  and  moral  progress 
and  along  those  lines  -he  fully  sustained  the  efforts  of  her  husband  and.  like  him.  held 
membership  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church.  In  polities  Mr.  Evans  was  a  republican 
and    fin    mie   term    represented   Hall   county.   Nebraska,   in    the  state   legislature.      After   coming 


62  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

to  ll"t  Springs  be  was  mayor  oi  the  citj  and  did  all  in  his  power  to  further  its  interests 
and  upbuilding,  indorsing  every  plan  and  measure  that  tended  to  foster  civic  virtue  and  civic 
pride.  He  was  always  deeplj  interested  in  the  development  of  the  northwest  and  did 
iverything  in  bis  power  to  promote  work  along  that  line.  His  name  was  indeed  well 
known  in  pioneer  times  and  in  later  days  and  his  upright  life  made  him  honored  and  esteemed 
b]   all  with  « 1 i  he  came  in  contai  t. 


•  II  DGE  JOHN  HAROLD  ROGERS. 

Ji  m  Harold  Rogers,  a  man  of  legal  learning  and  sound  practical  wisdom  and  good 
judgment,  was  judge  of  the  municipal  court  for  four  years  until  April,  1915.  He  was  burn 
in  Little  York.  Illinois,  on  the  39th  of  August,  1885,  a  sun  of  Charles  and  Margaret  Ann 
(McXamara)    Rogers.     The    father,   who   is   a    native   of   X™    York   state,   was   a    stockman 

during   bis  active   business  ei r  but   is  now   living  retired  at  Alexis,   Illinois.     The  mother 

also  -mi  \  n  es. 

John  H.  Rogers  was  in  due  time  graduated  from  the  high  school  at  Alexis,  Illinois, 
and  then  studied   for  three  years  at   Notre   Dane-  University  at   Notre  Dame.  Indiana,  after 

which   he  entered   the   law    scl 1  of  the   Northwestern   University   at   Chicago  and   in    1908 

received  the  degree  of  1. 1..  B.  from  that  institution.  He  remained  in  Chicago  for  a  short 
time  and  then  removed  to  Deadwood,  South  Dakota,  but  soon  after  took  up  his  residence 
in  Lead,  where  he  has  since  resided.  On  the  1st  oi  December,  1908,  he  began  the  independent 
practice  of  his  profession  and  gained  a  large  clientage.  <  >n  the  I8tb  of  April,  L911,  his 
ability  was  recognized  i>.\  election  to  the  bench  of  the  municipal  courl  and  he  served  as 
judge  until  April.  L915.  His  understanding  of  human  nature,  his  abilitj  to  .,•,■  all  sides  of 
a  question  and  his  exact  knowledge  of  the  law  all  qualified  him  for  the  duties  of  thai  posi- 
tion and  In-  services  were  em ntly  satisfactory. 

(in  the  Htli  of  February,  1912,  Judge  Rogers  was  married  to  Mis,  Rieka  Louise  Steven- 
son, oi  Alexis,  Illinois,  and  to  their  union  has  hen  horn  a  daughter,  Mary  .lane.  The  Judge 
'-  a  member  of  Lead  Lodge,  No.  :  IT.  1'..  I'.  < >.  !■:..  and  in  politics  i~  a  republican  who  is  in 
favor  "i  progressive  measures,  since  removing  to  Lead  he  has  shown  on  all  occasions  a 
-i'111!  of  ju-iii.  -  and  a  willingness  to  cooperate  with  all  worthy  movements  thai  has  mole 
h ' i    lie    re   peeled   and    popular    residents   of   Hie   city. 


I  i.l   MARTIN    MOREHOUSE,  M.D 

Dr.    Eli    Martin    Morehouse,  a    physician   mid   surgeon  of   Yankton,  actively   and   succi  — 
fully  engaged   in   practice   in   this  city  since   1902  and   mm    recognized   a-  cue  ,,i    the   leading 
'.'i'1..'     'U    the    profession    in   his   section   of    the   state,    wis   horn    in    Owatonna,    Min- 
nesota,  en   the   30th  of   August,    1869.      His    lather.    Eli    Morehouse,   was   bom   .March   :.',   1S35, 
in   Warren,  Ohio,  and   he.  too,  took   up  the  study  of   medicine  and   engaged   in   practice.     In 

18.">G    h  I    to    \liiine-ota.   where   he    followed   his   profe  - luring   his    entire   active 

urring  on  the  23d  oi   May.  1891      He  was  prominent   both  as  a  phy- 
sician and  bu  itn       men  and  in  every  relation  of  life  was  esteemed  for  his  I  10  oi  gh  reliability, 

hi     ene         end  In-  manj   othei   sterling   trait        He  was  a   re gnized  leader  In  political  circles 

well    meriti  I    I were   conferred   upon   him,    including  election    to   the   state 

i  ci   "i   in     'ii;.    ai   the  time  of  his  death  and  his  administration  was 

i  bj  businesslike  management  of  municipal  affairs.  He  was  for  many  year-  the 
irty  in  his  congressional  district  and  at  all  times  was  actuated  by 
a  ptiblii  -p  h  .;<  otion  to  the  general  good.  He  married  Lorinda  A.  McRostie,  who  sur- 
vives and  resides  ai  Owatonna,  Minnesota.  They  had  four  children,  of  whom  Eli  Martin  is 
the  eldest,  tin  others  being:  Efiie,  the  wife  of  John  W.  Adsit,  o)  Owatonna,  Minnesota; 
Dr.  Guel  C  Mo  chou  le,  a  pee  ticing  physician  and  now  the  mayor  of  *  Iwatonna ;  and  Timothy 
\\.  deci  i  scd. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  63 

Eli  Martin  Morehouse  was  a.  pupil  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  city  and  after- 
ward pursued  a  classical  course  in  Pillsbury  Academy  there.  Subsequently  lie  entered  the 
Bennett  Medical  College  of  Chicago  and  was  graduated  therefrom  with  the  class  of  1901. 
The  following  year  he  located  at  Yankton,  where  he  has  since  remained  and  in  the  inter- 
vening period  he  has  become  established  as  one  of  the  leading  physicians  of  the  city,  being 
accorded  an  extensive  practice.  He  meets  his  duties  in  a  most  able  and  conscientious  man- 
ner, possessing  comprehensive  knowledge  of  the  principles  of  scientific  medicine  and  surgery. 
He  i-  likewise  prominent  in  civic  and  social  affairs  of  the  city  and  ranks  with  its  prominent 
residents.  He  is  a  member  of  the  State  Medical  Association,  of  the  Eighth  District  Medical 
Association  and  the  American  Medical  Association  and  he  keeps  in  touch  with  the  trend  of 
progress  along  professional  lines. 

Dr.  Morehouse  was  married  on  the  28th  of  January.  1s:i7.  to  Miss  Winnifred  L.  Hanna, 
a  daughter  of  James  Hanna.  of  New  York.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Morehouse  occupy  a  prominent 
social  position,  the  hospitality  of  the  best  homes  being  freely  accorded  them,  while  the 
good  cheer  of  their  own  household  is  greatly  enjoyed  by  their  many  friends.  Dr.  Morehouse 
has  at  tame. I  high  rank  in  Masonry,  being  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason  of  the  Yankton 
consistory  ami  belonging  also  to  Yankton  commandery,  in  which  he  served  during  1912  and 
1913  as  eminent  commander.  He  is  likewise  a  Knight  of  Pythias  and  an  Odd  Fellow.  His 
political  allegiance  has  always  been  given  to  the  democratic  party  and  while  lie  keeps  well 
informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day  his  political  service  has  always  been  in  the 
path  of  hi-  profession.  He  has  been  superintendent  of  the  county  board  of  health,  county 
physician  of  the  poor  and  a  member  of  the  [pension  examining  board.  He  is  widely  known 
because  of  hi-  professional  activity  and  Ids  publia  spirit  and  his  record  has  ever  been  such 
a-  will  bear  close  investigation  and  scrutiny,  establishing  him  high  in  general  regard. 


LUG1  ST  GOETZ. 


August  Goetz,  a  pioneer  contractor  ami  builder  of  Yankton,  has  been  a  resident  of 
Smith  Dakota  since  1882  and  in  the  intervening  years  to  the  present  has  been  prominently 
associated  with  the  material  progress  and  improvement  of  city  and  state.  In  fact  through- 
out South  Dakota  are  seen  many  evidences  of  his  handiwork  in  the  churches,  public  build- 
ings and   line  residences.     He  was  born   in  Wiesbaden,  (Jen y.  August    10.  1855.     His   lather, 

Philip  Goetz,  came  to  America  in  issl  but  after  a  short  residence  in  Milwaukee  and  Yank- 
ton relumed  t..  Germany  in  1SS4.  where  he  devoted  practically  hi-  entire  life  to  the  con- 
tracting business.  His  wife  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Katrina  Seifert  and  both  are  now 
deceased.  They  were  the  parent-  of  -ix  children,  of  whom  three  are  yet  living,  a  brother 
and  sister  ol  our  subjecl   being   -till  residents  oi   Wiesbaden. 

August  Goetz  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  the  fatherland  and  after 
putting  aside  In-  text-books  entered  upon  a  three  years'  apprenticeship  at.  the  carpenter's 
trade,  lie  received  no  wages  tor  hi-  services  but  on  tin'  contrary  followed  the  German 
custom  of  paying  one  hundred  dollar-  per  year  lor  the  privilege  of  learning  tin'  business 
and  at  the  same  time  provided  tor  his  own  support.  Me  continued  to  work  at  the  carpen- 
ter's trade  in  Germany  until  reaching  his  twentj  sixth  year,  when  in   1881   he  bade  adieu  to 

friends  ami  native  1 1  ami  sailed  for  America,     for  a   year  thereafter  he  was  employed  at 

his  trade  in  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  and  in  1882  he  arrived  in  Yankton.  Dakota  Territory, 
where  he  began  contracting  ami  building  on  Ins  own  account  in  a  small  way.  lie  soon 
proved  that  ability  entitled  him  to  a  liberal  share  of  the  public  patronage  ami  annually  his 
business  grew  in  volume  ami  importance.  He  is  today  one  of  the  best  known  ami  most 
extensive  builder-  in  l  he  -fate,  standing  among  the  leaders  in  los  profession  in  South  Dakota, 
lb-  hi-  made  a  special  feature  of  church  construction  ami  there  are  scores  of  the  finest  church 
edifices  in  South  Dakota  that  stand  a-  monuments  to  hi-  -kill  and  his  knowledge  of  the 
rules  that  govern  architecture.  To  him  have  been  awarded  contracts  for  the  erection  ol 
many  of  the  state's  line  bxisiness  blocks,  public  institutions  ami  beautiful  residences.  He 
combines  beauty  with  utility  ami  convenience  ami  never  sacrifices  qualitj  of  workmanship 
or   material    in    the   completion    of    a    structure.      Aside    from    his    contract 'mil'    business,    which 


64  IIISTi  )RY  (  >F  S(  )UTE   L>AK<  )TA 

i-  the  largest  in  this  section  ol  the  Btate,  Mr.  Goetz  is  quite  extensively  interested  in 
i  ankton  real  estate  and  is  the  owner  of  considerable  timber  land  in  the  Black  Hills  country. 
(in  the  22d  of  May.  L880,  VIr.  Goetz  was  united  in  marriage  in  Germany  t ■  ■  Miss  Elisa 
Blum  and  they  became  parents  of  -i\  children,  four  of  whom  are  yet  living.  Two  of  the 
sons,   Emil   and   Henry,  aire  associated    with    their    father   in   business.     The   former   married 

Stella    Posl   I  the  latter  wedded   [lene   Brown  and  they   have  one  son,  Willard.     Elizabeth 

is  the  wife  of  T.  W.  Sallet,  editor  of  the  Freie  Presse  of  Aberdeen,  South   Dakota,  by  whom 
she  has  two  children,  Fritz  and   Han-.     Helen,  the  youngest  of  the  family,  is  at   home. 

die  religious  faith  oi  the  family  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church,  in  which  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Goetz  hold  membership.  He  belongs  also  to  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Llks 
and  thr  Independent  Ordei  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support 
of  tlic  men  and  measures  of  the  republican  party  and  has  served  on  the  city  commission  as 
commissioner  of  streets  for  two  years,  in  which  connection  he  has  done  important  work  for 
the  improvement  of  the  public  highways,  a  feature  the  value  of  which  cannot  be  overesti- 
mated at  the  present  day.  when  the  good  mads  movement  looms  large  on  the  public  horizon. 
He  has  also  taken  an  active  interest  in  educational  matters  and  has  been  one  of  the  con- 
sistent supporters  of  Yankton  College.  He  stands  today  as  one  of  the  foremost  residents  of 
Ins  city  by  reason  of  his  cooperation  in  public  affairs  which  work  for  material  development 
and  civic  progress  and  also  by  reason  of  his  business  enterprise,  which  has  made  him  a  leader 
in  building  circles,  with  an  unassailable  reputation   for  honor  and  reliability. 


DARWIN   M.  IXMAN. 

"He   did    not    proclaim    his    c Iness    but    he    lived    it,    which    is   the    \ital    thing,"    wrote   a 

elose  personal  friend  of  Darwin  M.  tnman,  and  in  this  is  summed  up  the  strongest  char- 
acteristic of  his  lite.  He  was  ii  believer  in  all  those  things  which  make  I'm-  upright  manhood 
in  every  relation  and  his  belief  found  embodiment  in  his  daily  conduct.  He  did  not  seek  to 
he  a  teacher,  hut  the  inllnenee  of  his  life  was  as  a  radiating  force.  He  was  perhaps  best 
known  to  the  public  as  hanker,  as  legislator  and  as  one  of  the  founders  and  champions  of 
the  Stale  University  at  Vermillion,  and  yet  it  was  not  Ins  public  career  hut  the  innate 
nature   of   the   man    that    so  endeared    him    to   all    with    whom    he   came   in   contact,  causing    his 

i y   to  he  ie\eied   and  eherisheil   h\    nil   who  knew    him.      lie  was   hoin    March    II,    ls:;s.   in 

Clarendon,  Orleans  county,  New  York,  and  it  was  in  his  native  city  that  he  passed  away 
on  the  i  ith  oi  January,  I'.h:;,  while  visitine  his  brother.  In  the  family  of  his  parents,  Phillip 
and  Anna  (Thompson)  fnman,  were  seven  children.  His  ancestors  were  among  the  colonial 
residents  of  America  and  one  family  with  which  he  was  connected  was  represented  in  the 
Revolutionary  war  by  father  and  six  sons. 

Alter  attending  the  public  schools  of  his  native  county,  Darwin  M.  tnman  continued  hia 
education  at  Holley  and  Albion  Academies  and  completed  a  classical  course  in  Rochester 
I  niversity,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  high  honors.  He  took  up  the  profession  of 
teaching  when  hut  fourteen  years  of  age  and  followed  it  lor  a  number  oi  terms,  ami  his  deep 
and  helpful  interest  in  educational  affairs  was  ever  one  of  the  salient  traits  of  liis  character. 
That   he   was  a    man   of   influence   even   in   early   life  is  shown    by   the    fact    that    Clarendon 

elected   him   i if   its  supervisors   when   he   was  yet    a    young    man   and    lor  I  wo  lei  ins   he   filled 

that  position. 

iii  the  28th  of  December,  1874,  Mr.  tnman  was  united  in  marriagi  to  Miss  Ail.de  Lewis, 
oi  Columbus,  Wisconsin,  she  was  born  in  New  York,  a  daughter  of  William  I.,  and  Eliza  A. 
Lewis,  both  natives  oi  Orleans  county.  New  York,  whence  they  removed  to  Wisconsin  In  1856. 
They  afterward  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Vermillion,  where  Mr,  Lewis  lived  retired 
until  called  to  his  final  rest.  In  their  family  were  five  children,  of  whom  tine,-  daughters 
survive:  Mrs.  VI.  D.  Thompson,  of  Vermillion;  Mrs.  II.  A.  Morgan,  also  of  Vermillion;  and 
Mrs.  Ionian.  Those  who  have  passed  away  are  M.  .1.  Lewis  and  Jennie,  who  died  at  the  age 
of  twenty  three  years,  Mrs.  tnman  acquired  her  literary  education  in  Wisconsin  and  received 
musical  instruction  in  Madison  and  Milwaukee.  Wisconsin,  and  in  Chicago,  and  in  early 
womanhood  she  engaged  in  teaching  music.  The  wedding  journey  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  fnman  con- 
sisted of  a  tup  I..  Vermillion,  where  they  arrived  on  the  30th  of  December,  L874,  thereafter 


DAISWIN    M.    IXMAX 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  67 

continuing  residents  of  that  city,  where  Mrs.  Inman  still  makes  her  home.  Early  in  the 
following  year  Mr.  Inman  was  instrumental  in  organizing  a  bank  in  connection  with   M.  .1. 

Lewis  and  M.  1).  Thompson.  This  was  operated  fur  some  years  as  a  private  liank  under  the 
name  of  D.  M.  Inman  it  Company  and  was  later  converted  into  the  First  National  Bank  of 
Vermillion,  Mr.  Inman  remaining  at  the  head  of  that  institution  for  thirty-eight  years.  This 
business  brought  him  into  close  connection  with  many  of  his  fellow  townsmen  and  there  are 
scores  who  attest  his  helpfulness  in  business  relations  and  his  ready  assistance  when  financial 
aid  was  needed.  Above  all  desire  for  success  was  ever  found  that  broad  spirit  of  humani- 
tarian ism  which  he  continually  expressed  in  a  helping  hand  extended  to  one  in  need  of 
assistance. 

It  was  but  natural  that  a  man  of  Mr.  Ionian's  well  known  ability  and  public  spirit 
should  have  been  called  to  office.  In  the  fall  of  1876  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  terri- 
torial legislature  and  was  twice  reelected,  serving  in  all  for  three  terms.  He  was  also  elected 
a  member  of  the  first  state  legislature  and  he  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  upon 
important  laws  enacted.  He  also  served  for  four  terms  as  a  trustee  of  the  State  University, 
which  institution  he  aided  in  founding  and  of  which  lie  was  ever  a  stalwart  champion,  doing 
everything  ill  his  power  to  further  its  interests.  While  thus  actively  engaged  in  public  affairs 
Mr.  Inman  continued  iu  business  and  his  efforts  in  that  direction  were  attended  with  growing 
success.  He  was  associated  with  M.  J.  Lewis  and  M.  1).  Thompson  in  the  grain  anil  elevator 
trade,  in  the  lumber  business  and  in  other  enterprises,  all  of  which  were  carried  forward  to 
successful  completion.  In  business  affairs  Mr.  Inman's  judgment  was  sound,  his  enterprise 
keen  and  his  energy  unfaltering. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Inman  was  ever  a  stalwart  democrat.  He  kept  well  informed 
on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day  and  was  ever  ready  to  support  his  position  by  intelligent 
argument.  Fraternally  lie  was  a  very  active  and  prominent  Mason.  He  held  membership  in 
Incense  Lodge,  No.  2.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Vermillion  Chapter,  No.  21,  R.  A.  if.,  both  of  Vermillion; 
and  also  became  a  member  of  DeMolay  Commandery,  K.  T.,  of  Yankton.  Later  he  demitted 
therefrom  when  Vermillion  Commandery,  No.  Hi.  was  organized.  He  was  also  a  member  of 
El  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  X.  M.  S.,  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  affiliated  with  the  Baptist  church,  to 
which  Mrs.  Inman  still  belongs,  and  he  was  most  active  and  helpful  in  church  work.  The 
Dakota  liepiiblican.  in  speaking  of  his  religious  life,  said:  "Mr.  Inman  affiliated  with  the 
Baptist  church.  Be  was  a  Bible  student,  and  we  doubt  if  there  was  another  layman  that 
could  quote  Scripture  as  readily  as  he.  He  was  always  a  liberal  supporter  of  the  church,  lie 
lived  a  practical  Christian  life.  His  motto  was  the  golden  rule.  His  charities  were  boundless, 
helping  where  help  was  needed,  and  in  all  this  he  fulfilled  the  scriptural  injunction  of  never 
letting  Ins  left  hand  know  what  his  light  hand  was  doing.  Many  were  his  acts  of  kindness, 
and  many  were  the  homes  helped  by  his  generosity  that  the  world  at  large  knew    nothing  of." 

The  same  paper,  writing  of  him  in  other  connections,  said:  "As  a  citizen  of  the  com- 
munity in  which  he  lived.  Mr.  Inman  was  held  in  high  esteem  by  all  with  whom  he  came 
in  contact.  In  the  early  days  when  the  country  was  new,  and  the  trials  ami  hardships  of 
pioneering  were  the  experiences  of  our  people,  he  gained  a  hold  on  their  esteem  by  bis  counsel 
in  urging  them  to  persevere  despite  adverse  conditions,  and  by  aiding  them  in  a  substantial 
manner.  Down  through  the  years  his  good  counsel  has  not  been  forgotten,  and  the  younger 
generation  has  looked  to  him  in  the  same  manner  as  did  the  former.  In  all  matters  where 
the  interests  of  the  community  were  involved,  when,  public  improvements  and  the  welfare 
of  the  city  were  under  consideration,  he  always  showed  his  public-spiritedness  by  standing 
behind    any    proposition    whereby    conditions    might    be    bettered,    and    whereby    better    civic 

circumstances   might    be   promoted.     The  same   c litions   prevailed   in   his   relations   to   the 

county,  and    his   best   efforts   wire  directed   to  the   end    that   this  county    might   not    be   behind 

am    ,,t   tl ther  counties  ot  the  state.     Over  the  state  he  was  regarded  as  oni    of  its  fore st 

citizens,  not  only  along  lines  of  business,  but  in  matters  of  public  policy  and  public  welfare. 
.  .  .  Mi.  Inman  was  preeminently  an  educational  enthusiast.  In  the  early  struggles  ,,i 
the  State  University  he  was  one  of  its  strongest  supporters,  and  was  untiring  in  his  efforts 
to  firmly  establish  that  institution.  As  a  member  of  the  board  of  trustees  he  took  advantage 
of  every  opportunity  to  advance  its  interests.  Not  only  did  he  give  liis  attention  to  the 
university  as  an  institution,  but  he  took  a  deep  interest  in  the  students,  and  a-sis|e,|  them 
,,,  their  careers.  Scattered  throughout  the  length  and  breadth  of  the  land  todaj  are  many 
young  men  win.  would  have  been  unable  to  continue  their  studies  had  it  not  been  for  his  timely 


68  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

financial  assistance.  While  a  member  of  the  territorial  and  state  legislatures  he  kept  the 
theme  of  public  education  constantly  in  mind,  and  never  missed  an  opportunity  where  any  act 
hi  his  would  advance  the  educational  cause.  Politically,  Mr.  Inman  affiliated  with  the  demo- 
cratic party.  He  was  a  conscientious  and  consistent  democrat  and  always  >.t  uck  to  his 
colors;  lie  never  had  anj  use  for  the  political  flopper  who  was  after  office  only,  and  who 
declared  allegiance  to  anj  political  party  simply  for  office-seeking  purposes.  Being  thus 
affiliated,  he  did  not  become  the  political  figure  in  this  republican  commonwealth  that  other- 
wise I"'  might  have  been.  He  served  in  the  councils  oi  the  party  as  state  chairman  and  mem- 
be]  ol  the  advisor]  board.  His  close  contact  with  prominent  democrats  in  New  York  was 
"it'ii   helpful  to  his   party   in   the   Dakotas.     But  he  never  let   party   polities  interfere  with 

the  interest  he  always  manifested  in  the  material  development  of  this  young  i imonwealth. 

He  was  eminently  a  most  zealous  advocate  for  South  Dakota,  and  never  let  pass  an  oppor- 
tunity for  saying  a  1  and  effective  word,  or  performing  a  proper  and  judicious  act  in  be- 

half  ol  tin-  young  and  growing  state." 

F'or  thirty-eight  years  Mr.  Ionian  lived  in  Vermillion  and  when  he  passed  away  it  seemed 
that  his  fellow  townsmen  could  not  find  words  adequate  to  express  the  high  regard  in  which 
In-  had  ever  been  held,  livery  man  who  knew  him  was  his  friend.  One  writing  for  the  Plain 
Talk  said:  "We  recall  that  on  the  occasion  of  the  laying  of  the  corner  stone  of  our  new 
courthouse  on  dune  sti,  last,  Mr.  Inman  said  that  he  had  seen  many  points  in  the  development 
of  the  county,  and  that  the  new  courthouse  was  hut  another  step  in  the  onward  march  of 
improvement,  lie  spoke  of  the  application  of  the  golden  rule  in  controversies  between  indi- 
viduals, and  said  that  if  the  golden  rule  were  more  closely  followed,  there  would  be  less  need 
.u  courts  ami  court  officials,  and  much  of  the  expense  of  t  he  litigation  of  the  present  day  might 
he  avoided.  This  sentiment  was  typical  of  the  man.  and  characteristic  of  his  business  career. 
In  city  ami  county  affairs  he  was  active  from  the  first  day  that  he  arrived  in 
Vermillion,  and  there  isn't  a  home  in  the  county  today  that  does  not  know  the  name  of  Inman. 
Xii  one  could  he  more  public-spirited,  lie  was  always  looking  out  for  the  welfare  of  others, 
whether  it  was  the  student  of  the  university  who  needed  financial  assistance,  a  member  of 
his  church,  or  a  citizen  of  the  city  or  county,  lie  was  liberal  in  his  views  and  with  his 
money,  lie  did  things  in  a  quiet  way.  He  was  not  officious.  There  was  mi  display  of  his 
philanthropy.  He  did  not  seek  notoriety,  hut  such  a  man  could  not  help  hut  gain  publicity. 
II,.  w  dl  be  sorely  missed  by  all  our  people.  A  good  friend  ami  neighbor  has  been  called  home. 
In  the  days  and  years  to  come  the  haul,  which  he  established  in  Vermillion  will  continue  to 
prosper;  city  and  county  affairs  will  go  on  as  usual;  the  stale  University  will  advance;  hut 
it  will  seem  strange  for  a   long  time  In  he  without   the  aid  and  counsel  of  Darwin   M.  Inman." 

Al  the  i uncial  services  Dean  I..  E.  Akeley  said:  "1  regard  it  as  one  of  the  good  fortunes 
of  my  life  that.  1  personally  knew   some  ..f  the  men  who  conquered  the  wilderness  of  western 

New-   York,  and  that  later  i(   was  my  privilege  to  beci acquainted  with  the  pioneers  who 

made   possible   l  his  great   young   commonwealth   in   the  west.     The  experience   is  not   at    all 

peculiar  t yself,  I'm'  it  will  hi'  readily  duplicated  by  any  n f  middle  age  present.     Never 

Pel in  the  world's  history   could  one  short    life  span  such  a   reach  of  historic  movement. 

From  thai   group  "i   pioneers  in  tl Ider  state  came  Mr.  Inman  in  the  early  days  of  South 

Dakota  history,  ami  In-  was  destined  to  play  iii  the  develo] nt  of  lie  new  state  the  same 

conspicuous  part  his  father  had  acted  in  New  York.  Of  Mr.  lnman's  activity  in  financial  and 
political  hues  in  ihi.se  days  I  on t  speak  with  any  authority.  I  first  knew  him  as  presi- 
dent of  the  I". aid  "i  trustees  of  tin-  university  during  the  administration  ol  Dr.  Olson.  Dr. 
Olson's  administration  raised  the  university  from  a  condition  of  obscuritj   In  a  position  which 

c Iliaudi'l    the    interest     and     lespect     ol     Hie    Whole    slate.       The    state's    COnSCiOUSneSS    of    (he    lllll- 

versity's  interests  thus  secured  has  never  been  lost.  II  is  difficult  to  see  hovi  tin-  institution 
could  have  withstood  the  storms  of  the  succeeding  years  had  not  tlm  work  ol  the  Olson 
administration  been  so  well  done.     That   work  was  Mr.  lnman's.     It   was  he  who  selected  Dr. 

lie   knew    his    man.      Our    friend    knew    men.      II    was    in.   easy    matter    in    those   days   to 

hold  i  he  fai  nil ;  together,  and  t..  give  them  confidence  in  l he  stability  of  the  institution.  The 
..re  -m.iI  personality  who  made  us  feel  that  we  were  building  no  mere  castle  in  the  air  was 
Mr.  Inman.  During  those  years  faculty,  president,  and  -Indents  had  freest  access  to  Mr. 
Inman'-  advice  and  counsel,      lie  gave  freely  of  his  tune,  his  thoughts,  and   Ills  sleepless  nights. 

He  gave  the  best  a  man  .an  e\,-r  give  t"  a  eau-e  -himself.  In  contemplating  Mr.  lnman's 
character  there   i~  .me  quality  conspicuous  above  all  others — expressed    by   one  of  the  noblest 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  G9 

words  in  our  language — loyalty.  In  Mr.  Inman's  loyalty  there  was  a  peculiar  quality  that 
gave  it  power.  No  one  waa  for  a  moment  ever  in  doubt  regarding  the  object  of  that  loyalty. 
All  over  the  state  were  nun  who  looked  to  Mr.  Inman  for  leadership  in  matter-,  financial  and 
political.  Those  men  knew  beyond  any  shade  of  doubt  that  the  one  way  of  reaching  his 
heart  was  through  a  recognition  of  the  university.  This  certainty  in  the  character  of  his 
loyalty  gave  his  support  of  a  cause  an  effectiveness  which  few  men  ever  acquire.  This  was 
beautifully  illustrated  by  a  letter  from  the  Hon.  Frank  P.  Phillips,  read  by  President  Gault 
on  the  University  Charter  day  of  last  year.  February  3,  1912.  He  said:  'Whenever  1  am 
called  back  to  Watertown  1  can  look  about  among  the  young  business  men  and  can  note  a 
great  main'  of  them  who  are  graduates  of  the  University  of  South  Dakota,  and  the  more  I 
see  of  the  results  of  the  work  this  institution  has  done,  the  prouder  it  makes  me  feel  of  the 
vote  1  gave  to  help  it  get  started  away  back  in  iss:;.  My  wish  is  that  it  will  never  have 
another  struggle  to  get  maintenance  as  it  had  then  to  get  its  beginning,  and  I  can  truthfully 
say  that  only  tor  the  great  efforts  of  that  patriarch,  1).  M.  Inman  of  Vermillion,  its  success 
could  not  have  been  attained  at  that  time.  My  prayer  is  that  the  university  may  ever  grow 
greater  and  stronger  each  year  as  long  as  time  lasts.'  Loyalty  of  this  character,  in  the  wider 
circles  of  human  activities,  constitutes  the  moral  force  that  builds  states  and  social  institu- 
tion.^, and  in  the  narrower  circles  of  personal  relationships  it  gives  to  friendship  its  supreme 
worth.  If  Mr.  Inman  gave  you  his  friendship  you  knew  you  had  something  that,  would 
weather  the  storms  of   life." 

A  merited  tribute  was  paid  to  Mr.  Inman  by  the  Rev.  Craig  S.  Thorns:  "Doubtless  most 
of  us  think  of  Mr.  Inman  preeminently  as  a  business  man;  and  in  his  business  career  three 
things  command  attention.  First,  his  ability.  That  he  was  an  able  business  man  is  attested 
by  the  business  he  built  up,  and  by  the  fact  that  men  in  every  walk  of  life  sought  him  for 
counsel  and  guidance  in  their  own  business  affairs.  Hut  a  bigger  and  better  thing  than  abil- 
ity is  character.  Mr.  Inman's  character  was  the  prominent  and  dominant  fact  in  all  his 
business  dealings.  lie  was  ,i  man  of  -telling  integrity,  of  unsullied  honor,  and  was  trusted 
implicitly  by  all  who  knew  him.  I  have  heard  man  after  man  speak  of  Mr.  Inman's  honesty. 
His  word  was  even  better  than  his  bond,  for  he  not  only  did  the  just  thing  by  men,  but,  going 
beyond  strict  justice,  he  was  constantly  doing  what  was  helpful  and  needed.  He  loved  to 
see  his  fellow  citizens  succeed,  and  that  it  was  his  privilege  to  help  many  of  them  to  succeed, 
was  his  joy.  But  better  even  than  sterling  character,  was  Mr.  Inman's  large  heartedness.  He 
did  business  with  his  heart  as  few  men  do.  Not  a  few  of  our  citizens  are  on  their  feet,  in 
business  today  because  back  in  the  grasshopper  days  .Mr.  Inman  stood  by  them  and  saw  them 
through.  Not  a  few  men  now  in  middle  life  have  him  to  thank  for  giving  them  a  start  when 
their  only  security  was  his  confidence  in  them.  'Phis  may  not  have  been  good  business  as 
business  goes,  but  it  is  noble  in  any  man,  ami  it  was  one  of  the  beauties  of  Mr.  Inman's  life. 
His  heart  could  not  be  held  within  the  bono-  oi  strict  business  practice,  and  in  that  fact  we 
rejoice  today  even  more  than  we  rejoice  in  his  splendid  business  success.  During  the  past 
thirteen  year-  I  have  known  personally  many  students  who  were  working  their  way  through 
our  university.  Often  these  students  have  conic  to  that  place  where,  unless  they  could  secure 
help,  thej  inii-i  leave  school.  Many  times  during  these  years  1  have  sent  these  men  to  Mr. 
Inman,  sometimes  with  a  personal  note,  more  often  with  no  message  whatever  except  I  heir 
own  statement  of  need.  Not  one  such  man  have  I  known  him  to  turn  away  without  help.  It. 
was  Mr.  Inman's  constant  practice  to  help  young  men  it  they  were  worthy  ami  in  need.  lie 
loved  worthy  young  men.     He  was  deeply  interested  in  their  education,  and  delighted  I..  help 

them.      Mr.  Inman    was   a    g 1   church   man.      How    I    shall    miss   him!      He  was   always    in   the 

morning  congregation  when  he  was  in  town,  and  well  enough  to  attend,  and  lie  was  an  earnest 
and  appreciative  listener.  He  was  a  great  reader  of  the  Bible.  He  was  intensely  interested 
in  building  up  the  kingdom  of  Jesus  Christ.  He  gave  largely  to  missions,  both  at  home  and 
abroad.  Evangelistic  work  deeply  interested  him.  ami  lie  -aw  regularlj  and  largelj  to  the 
work  in  the  state.  There  are  two  other  things  about  Mr.  Inman  that  were  very  beautiful  to 
me:  He  had  a  tender  heart,  ami  he  thought  in  world  terms.  Two  simple  incidents  will  illus- 
trate these  traits  of  character.  When  speaking  at.  the  graduating  exercises  of  the  university 
a  few  years  ago,  Dr.  Herbert  Johnson  of  New  York  city  told  the  story  of  a  little  girl  who 
was  musically  gifted,  but.  who  had  happened  with  an  accident  which  endangered  her  musical 
future.  While  he  was  telling  us  about  her  heroism  in  helping  herself,  her  Buffering,  ami  her 
possibilities,  she  was  lying  in  the  hospital.     Dr.  Johnson  told  me  that  before  he  left   town, 


70  IIIST<  IRY   '  IF  S<  il'Tll    DAKOTA 

Mr.  1 1 1 in :■  ■■  sought  him  out  and  gave  him  a  sum  of  m y  to  help  the  child.     This  incident 

was  typical  in  the  life  of  this  tender-hearted  man.  The  large  terms  in  which  he  thought  are 
illustrated  in  this  fact:  Bight  or  ten  years  ago  there  was  held  in  New  York  city  :i  meeting 
of  Baptists  which  contemplated  a  closer  union  of  the  churches  north  and  south,  which  had  been 
divided  by  the  war.  At  that  time  Mr.  I an  called  me  into  his  office  and  gave  me  a  hun- 
dred dollars,  saying,  '1  want  you  to  go  to  that  meeting  in  New  York;  that  is  an  important 
meeting,  and  will  make  history.'  He  had  a  mind  for  large  things.  An  earthquake  in  Cali- 
fornia, or  a  famine  in  China  at  once  elicited  his  interest  and  secured  his  help." 

Another  said:  "His  individuality,  independence,  generosity,  epigrams;  his  mixing  of 
the  best  classic  expressions  found  in  the  hooks,  with  the  current  vernacular  of  the  west;  his 
own  language,  neither  local,  eastern,  nor  western,  all  combined  in  so  unexpected,  apt  and 
original  a  way,  will  always  linger  in  my  memory.  He  was  a  manager  of  men.  He  had  a 
faculty  of  divining  a  man's  purposes;  and  seemed  to  know  intuitively  what  was  in  the 
mind  of  the  man  hi-  dealt  with.  Whether  dealing  with  political,  business  or  social  problems, 
he  could  manage  the  men  who  had  them  in  charge.  I  wish  some  writer  with  a  gift  for  delinea- 
tion of  character  like  Thackeray  or  Dickens  might  give  us  a  pen  picture  of  Mr.  Ininan.  1  am 
sine  that  it,  would  require  more  than  an  ordinary  person  to  convey  any  adequate  impression 
of  him.  I  cared  for  this  man  in  a  way  I  cannot  explain,  and  if  I  had  formed  such  an  attach- 
ment   for  anyoi Ise  I   know   it   would  have  been  unnatural.     He  befriended  me  in  so  many 

unexpected  ways.  He  was  so  interested  in  my  success.  He  affected  my  business  and  pro- 
fessional life  at  so  many  angles.  I  have  always  been  his  debtor.  To  him  whose  friendships, 
benefactions,  kindnesses  were  myriad,  and  of  which  not  one-hundredth  part  will  ever  lie  known, 
I  pay  my  tribute." 

Edward  !•'.  Jorden,  president  of  Sioux  Kails  College,  wrote  of  Mr.  Inman  as  follows: 
"Hut  the  thine  which  brought  him  near  to  the  heart  of  those  with  whom  he  mingled  was  the 
deep  interest  which  he  always  manifested  for  the  personal  welfare  of  the  man  who  was 
fighting  a  battle  iii  the  interest  of  humanity.  He  both  remembered  the  cause  and  the  one 
engaged  in  it.  and  so  expressed  himself  to  the  man  iii  the  struggle  as  to  leave  no  doubt  in 
his  mind  of  his  real  friendship  to  him.  In  short,  he  was  a  humanitarian.  He  loved  to  see 
humanity  uplifted,  and  he  loved  the  man  who  was  seeking  to  perform  this  task  when  he  saw 
in   him  a   spirit    in   keeping  with   the  mission  of   his   life.      Neither  was  he  a    man   who   loved   in 

word  and   tong inly,  but    •   who   loved    rather   in   deed   and    in   truth.      11  is   words  were  not 

empty,  but  filled  with  substantial  blessing  and  often  the  same  letter  which  brought  congratula- 
tions and  cheer    for  the   worker  contained  a  gift  of  no  small  proportion    for  his  own   personal 

Use." 


ROBERT  11.  DRISCOLL 


The    first    National    Hank  of    Lead   is  one  of  the  leading  m veil   institutions  of  that  city 

and  much  of  the  credit  for  its  steady  growth  is  due  to  Robert  II.  Driscoll,  its  cashier,  who  was 

I Lowell,   Massachusetts,  on   the    1st   of  duly,   1857,  a  son  of  ( '.  and  Catharine   (Costello) 

Driscoll,  natives  of  Ireland  and  Boston  respectively.  The  father  was  a  manufacturer  of  hats 
and   was  well  known   in  the  trade.      Both   he  and   his   wile  have  passed  away. 

Robert  II.  Driscoll  was  reared  in  Salem  and  was  graduated  from  the  high  school  of  that 
city  in  is:;.     Four  years  later  he  received  the  Bachelor  oi  Aits  degree  fr Harvard.     After 

lonv :ollege    he    I I ■    an     instructor    in    Creek    and     Latin    in    an    academy    at     I'ittslield, 

»!.,      ,i,  husetts.    where    he    remained    for   year.      In    L882    he   came    west    and    taught    school 

at    Spencer.    Iowa.       In     1883    he    came    to    South    Dakota    as    principal    of    the    public    schools   of 

Lead,  in   which  capacity  hi    served   for  three  years,  making  a   most  commendable  record.     In 

L88"  he  was  elected  Hie  lii-t  auditor  of  Lawrence  county,  and  two  years  later  became  clerk 
Oi   cunts  of   the  county,  which  office  he   held    foi    live  years.      At    the  tune  of  his  las)    reelection 

he  was  a   candidal! three   tickets,  democrat,   republican   and   populist.      In   the   antinie  he 

had    studied   law    and   in    1893  was  admitted   to  the  bar  of  South    Dakota.      In    1894    he   resigned 

as   clerk    of   the   i Is    and    I.e. a cashier  of    the    first    National    Hank    of    Lead    and    in    the 

intervening    twenty    year-   ha-   capably    man  iced    the  affairs  of    that    institution.      Iii    1893   the 

total    I  in"      ol    the    hank    were   two   hundred    and   thirty    thousand    live    hundred    dollars  and 

m    1915    they    wen-   two   million   two   hundred   and    twenty-four   thousand   six   hundred   and 


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aeventy-eight  dollars,  which  remarkable  growth  is  the  best  proof  of  the  wise  management  of 
Mr.  Driscoll  and  the  other  administrative  officers.  He  is  justly  considered  one  of  the  leaders 
in  financial  circles  of  Lead  and  his  long  experience  has  made  his  knowledge  of  banking 
authoritative.  He  is  a  director  and  vice  president  of  the  Wasp  No.  2  Mining  Company  of 
Deadwood,  South  Dakota,  and  is  also  interested  in  ;i  number  of  other  companies. 

In  September,  1880,  Mr.  Driscoll  was  married  in  Houghton,  South  Dakota,  to  Miss 
Catharine  Barry  and  to  this  union  were"  born  four  children.  Robert  E.,  whose  birth  occurred 
in  1888,  is  an  employe  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Lead.  He  was  graduated  from  the 
University  of  Michigan  and  studied  the  problems  of  business  in  its  larger  aspects  at  Harvard 
University,  from  which  he  took  the  degree  of  Master  of  Business  Administration.  Thomas 
Allan  and  Catharine  are  both  deceased.  James  Lowell  is  a  student  in  the  University  of 
Michigan. 

Mr.  Driscoll  is  a  republican  and  for  many  years  has  been  active  and  influential  in  local 
politics.  In  1896  he  was  assistant  sergeant  at  arms  in  the  republican  convention  at  St.  Louis, 
which  nominated  William  McKinley  for  president,  and  was  a  delegate  to  the  Chicago  conven- 
tion in  1904,  which  nominated  Roosevelt  as  the  party's  standard  bearer.  He  has  been  vice 
president  of  the  South  Dakota  Bankers  Association  and  at  present  is  a  member  of  the 
executive  committee  of  that  body,  which  recognition  from  his  colleagues  attests  the  esteem 
in  which  he  is  held  by  the  banking  fraternity  of  the  state.  He  is  a  member  of  a  number  of 
secret  societies  and  also  belongs  to  the  Rocky  Mountain  Club  of  New  York,  known  as  the 
"Eastern  Home  of  Western  .Men."  His  New  England  training  and  education  developed  in 
him  habits  of  accuracy  and  thoroughness,  and  these  qualities  have  been  large  factors  in  his 
success  in  life.  He  combines  strict  integrity  in  all  of  his  dealings  with  unusual  astuteness 
and  soundness  of  judgment  and  has  become  one  of  the  representative  men  of  the  Black  Hills 
district.  He  is  a  close  reader  and  student,  continually  broadening  his  general  knowledge  and 
gaining  a  deeper  insight  into  the  problems  that  most  closely  affect  him  as  a  banker.  He 
realizes  the  fact  that  the  nerve  vigor  and  energy  so  essential  to  worthy  achievement  depend 
primarily  upon  the  physical  condition,  and  through  hygienic  living  and  regular  exercise 
maintains  his  physical  efficiency  at  par. 


W.  R.  CLELAND. 


W.  I!.  Cleland,  engaged  in  law  practice  at  Vermillion,  was  born  in  Clay  county  in  1882, 
a  son  of  John  M.  and  Pamelia  (Hixson)  Cleland.  The  father  was  a  native  of  Scotland  and 
when  but  three  years  of  age  was  brought  by  his  parents  to  the  new  world,  the  family  home 
being  established  in  Wisconsin.  The  mother,  a  native  of  Iowa,  was  a  daughter  of  Nathan 
and  Sophia  (Hunter)  llixson  and  was  but  thirteen  years  of  age  when  brought  by  her 
parents  to  South  Dakota.  John  M.  Cleland  spent  his  early  days  upon  the  home  farm 
near  Whitewater.  Wisconsin,  and  in  1868  came  to  Dakota  territory,  settling  in  Clay 
county  where  lie  homesteaded  and  proved  up  a  farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres,  which 
he  continued  to  develop  and  cultivate  until  his  death  in  1898.  In  the  meantime  he  had 
added  to  his  property  at  intervals  until  he  was  the  owner  of  six  hundred  and  forty  acres 
of    rich,    arable    and     productive    land.     On    attaining    his    majority    he    gave    his    political 

allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  hut  afterward  1 ame  a   populist,     lie  held  a   number  of 

county  offices  ami  in  1875-1876  represented  his  district  in  the  territorial  legislature.  His 
official  record  was  at  all  times  creditable  to  himself  and  highly  satisfactory  to  his  con- 
stituents and  In-  worth  made  him  one  of  the  valued  citizens  of  his  community.  His  widow 
survives.      In   their    family   were   nine  children,  eight    of   whom   are  yet    living:      Herbert    V. 

who    makes    his    ] on    a    farm    in    Clay    county;     Kllier    L.,    n    jeweler    at     Parker,    South 

Dakota;  Mae  <  [eland  Grange,  whose  husband  is  a  veterinary  surgeon  of  Vermillion;  \\  .  |;.; 
Walter  I,.,  who  is  living  upon  a  farm  in  Clay  county;  Orvilla  M.,  at  home;  l.alilla  Cleland 
Lownian.  a  twin  of  Orvilla  and  now  a  resident  of  Madison,  Nebraska :  Ethel  I...  who  is 
one  of  the  primary  teachers  in  the  city  schools  of  Mobridge,  South  Dakota;  and  Mirtle  J., 
who  died    in    1906. 

W.  R.  Cleland  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  schools  of  (  lay  county  and  after- 
Ward  attended    the    University  of   South   Dakota.      In    fact,   he  completed   his  entire    education 

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in  the  schools  of  South  Dakota.  He  received  the  degree  oi  A.  B.  in  L907  and  the  degree 
of  LL.  15.  in  1912,  from  tie-  State  I  niversity.     Mr.  (  leland  congratulates  himself  on  having 

spent  his  rutin-  scl 1  life  in  South   Dakota,  where  he  has  located  in  his  chosen  profession 

because  he  values  the   friendships  gain  d    in   his   college  days  as  oi    his  greatesl   assets. 

He  opened   a    law    office    in    \ illion    in    L913   and    has   since   engaged    in   general    practice. 

In  early  manhood  he  taught  in  the  country  scl Is  for  a  yeair  and  in  1908  he  became  prin- 
cipal  of   the    Wesf    Side   graded    scl I    in    Vermillion.     The    money    thus    acquired   enabled 

him  i"  continue  his  university  course  and  when  he  had  graduated  in  law  he  entered 
upon  lii-  chosen  life  work,  in  which  he  is  meeting  with  a  substantial  measure  of  success. 
His  devotion  to  his  clients'  interests  is  proverbial,  yet  he  never  for  a  moment  forgets  that 
he  owes  a  still   higher  allegiance  to  the  majesty  of  the  law. 

Mr.   Cleland    was    reared    in    the   Methodist    faith,   his    parents    being    mbers    of    that 

church  He  belongs  to  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  in  Ins  political  views  is 
a  republican.  I  pon  the  party  ticket  he  has  been  elected  to  various  local  offices.  For  two 
terms  he  served  as  register  of  deeds  of  Clay  county,  entering  upon  the  duties  of  the  position 
in  1909  and  remaining  as  the  incumbent  for  four  years.  He  serve,!  as  secretary  of  the 
Clay  eountj  republican  committee  for  two  years,  and  in  1914  he  was  appointed  to  the 
office  "i  police  justice  of  the  citj  of  Vermillion,  his  decisions  being  strictly  fair  and  im- 
partial. His  entire  life  has  been  spent  in  South  Dakota  and  among  his  fellow  townsmen 
of  Clay  county  who  have  been  witnesses  of  his  career  from  early  boyhood  he  is  held 
in  the  highest  esteem,  a  fact  which  indicates  that  his  lias  been  a  well  spent  life. 


JOHN  T.  AVER. 


John  T.  Ayer  is  a  well  known  representative  of  the  republican  party  in  Lawrence  county. 
South  Dakota,  and   is   in  the  employ  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Company  at   Lead,  being   an 
operative    in    one    of    their    big    stamp    mills.     He    was    born    in    Haverhill,    New    Hampshire, 
August   81,   185:;,  a  son  of  John  L.  and  Melissa    (Pike)    Aver.     His  great-grandfather   upon 
C     paternal    side    was   born    in    Edinburgh,   Scotland,   and   emigrated    to    America    in    1742, 
locating   in   Maine,   since   which   time   the   Ayer   family   has   been    identified   with   New    Eng- 
land.    John    L.   Ayer   was   an   operator   in    a    paper   mill   at    Wells    River,    Vermont,    during 
his  active  life  but  retired  to  Plymouth,  Massachusetts,  in   1896,  passing  awaj    there  in  1902. 
The    Pike   family,   to   which   his   wife   belonged,  has  been    traced   back   to    England.     It    was 
tablished   in   Massachusetts   in    1680   by   a   representative   who   emigrated   to   that   col, my 
from    Cornwall   among   the    earliest    settlers.     Members    of   the    family    participated    in    the 
colonial   war-,   the   Bevolutionary   struggle  and   the   War  of    1812.     Isaac    I'ike,  the   maternal 
grandfather   of   our   subject,   was   a    manufacturer   of   scythe   and   oil   stones  at    Pike,    Xev> 
Hampshire,  and   the  business   has   to   the   present   time  been   continuously   conducted   by   his 
so,,,  and  grandsons  and  is  now  carried  on  unde,   the  name  of  the  Pike  Manuia,  tin  in-  Com- 
pany,      it    is   the   largesl    concern   of   its  kind   in   the   world   and   sends   its    products    to   all 
civilized  countries.     Senator  A.  F.  Pike,  of  New   Hampshire,  was  an  uncle  of  John  T.  Ayer. 
The    Pike    Family   Association   is   the   largesl    association  of   the   kind   in   the   United   States 
and   meets  annually   in   the  American   Hotel  at    Boston.     Three  children   were   bom   to  John 
L.   a„d    Melissa    (Pike)     Iyer,   namely:    John    T..   of   this    review;    Charles   J.,   a    resident    of 
l'lv. nil.    New    Hampshre,  where   he  conducts   the   largest    real-estate   and    insurance   busi- 
ness in   northern   New    Hampshire  and   Vermont;   and   Lillian,  the  wife  of   V.   M.   Bittinger, 
proprietor  of  the  famous  Memorial   Press,  the  oldest   newspaper  in  northern    Massachusetts, 
pub ,d  at    Plymouth.     It   was  established  by  the   Puritans  on  the  site  of  an  old  Puritan 

"'-'■  .     . 
M,,,  T.   Ayer  was  reared   in   Haverhill,   New    Hampshire,  and  in  the  acquiremenl    oi   Ins 
education  attended   Haverhill   Academy  and   Newberry  Seminary,  the  latter  locaf it   New- 
berry,   Ven t.     lie    then    wen!    to    Biddeford,    Maine,    and    was    connected    with    a    retail 

drug     tore  there  for  three  years,  after  which  he  was  employed   by   the  wholesale  drug   firm 
oj    Weeks    i     Pottet    oi    Boston     Massachusetts,   for  a    year.     In    1876   he   went   to   Lara,,,,,. 

\Vv,„ and    worked    for   the    I  n    Pacific    Railroad   Company    for   two   years.     In    1878 

he  removed  to  the  Black  Hills,  where  he  was  variously  employ,.,!  for  a  time  until  he  became 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  75 

connected  with  the  firm  of  Starr  &  Bullock,  hardware  dealers,  as  inside  and  outside  sales- 
man. He  was  so  engaged  for  several  years  and  then  entered  the  employ  of  the  J.  L.  Denman 
Hardware  Company  at  Whitewood,  South  Dakota,  remaining  with  them  for  some  time.  In 
1>94  lie  found  employment  with  the  HomestaKe  Mining  Company  of  Lead  and  is  at  present 
one  of  their  mill  operatives. 

In  1882,  in  Central  City,  this  state,  Mr.  Aver  was  married  to  Miss  Lillian  L.  Clark,  a 
daughter  of  Judge  Henry  Clark,  and  to  their  union  eight  children  have  been  born,  Clay  L., 
Darrell  P.,  Mildred  C,  Kathryn  M.,  Alta  A.,  Edwin  P..,  Dorothy  M.  and  Eleanor  L. 

In  political  affairs  Mr.  Ayer  supports  tin  republican  party  and  has  taken  a  prominent 
part  in  his  part}'  councils  since  189G  although  he  has  not  sought  office  for  himself.  He 
is  efficient  and  conscientious  in  his  work  and  those  who  have  been  brought  in  contact  with 
him  find  him  courteous,  energetic  and  upright,  qualities  that  invariably  win  respect  and 
liking. 


A.  E.  HOFER,  M.D. 


Dr.  A.  E.  Hofer  has  been  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  at  Marion  since  1900  and 
has  become  widely  recognized  as  an  able  and  successful  representative  of  the  profession. 
His  birth  occurred  in  Germany  on  the  ISth  of  October,  1S77.  his  parents  being  Michael  and 
Louisa  Hofer,  the  former  a  minister  of  the  German  Reformed  church.  In  1884  the  family 
crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  LTnited  States,  coming  direct  to  South  Dakota  and  locating  at 
Scotland,  where  the  father  preached  the  gospel  as  one  of  the  pioneer  ministers  of  his  denom- 
ination. The  mother  of  our  subject  has  passed  away,  but  Rev.  Michael  Hofer  is  still  an 
active  representative  of  the  ministry,  now  preaching  in  Nebraska. 

A.  E.  Hofer,  who  was  but  seven  years  of  age  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  on  their 
emigration  to  the  new  world,  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Scotland,  a 
private  academy  in  Wisconsin  and  the  Mission  House  College  at  Sheboygan,  Wisconsin. 
Desiring  to  prepare  for  a  professional  career,  he  spent  one  year  as  a  student  in  the  North- 
western University  Medical  School  of  Chicago  and  then  entered  Barnes  Medical  College  at 
St.  Louis,  Missouri,  from  which  institution  he  was  graduated  in  1900.  He  at  once  located' 
in  Marion,  Smith  Dakota,  and  throughout  the  intervening  years  to  the  present  time  lias 
there  been  actively  and  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery,  his 
patronage  constantly  increasing  as  he  has  demonstrated  his  ability  in  the  field  of  his  chosen 
calling.  At  different  times  he  has  pursued  post-graduate  work  in  Chicago  and  has  kept  in 
touch  with  the  progress  of  the  profession.  He  has  extensive  real-estate  holdings  and  is 
also  heavily  interested  in  the  local  telephone  company,  of  which  he  has  served  as  president, 
secretary  and  treasurer. 

On  the  24th  of  August,  1903,  Dr.  Hofer  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss  Margaret  Knorr, 
a  daughter  of  Herman  Knorr.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  has 
served  as  coroner  and  again  holds  the  position  at  the  present  time.  His  religious  faith  is 
that  of  the  German  Reformed  church,  the  teachings  of  which  he  exemplifies  in  his  daily  life. 
His  professional  activity  lias  brought  him  prosperity,  while  his  personal  characteristics  have 
established  him  high  in  the  regard  of  his  many  friends. 


CARL  ANDREW  LOOK. 


Carl  A.  Look  is  proprietor  of  two  well  established  and  profit-earning  meat  markets  in 
Sioux  Falls.  He  lias  built  up  the  business  entirely  through  his  own  energy  and  determina- 
tion and  his  methods  have  been  such  as  neither  seek  nor  require  disguise.  Moreover,  he  has 
displayed  his  faith  in  tin'  city  and  its  future  by  various  investments  in  property. 

ilr.  Look  was  born  on  the  25th  of  August.  1861,  in  Brunswick,  Germany,  a  son  ot 
Henry  and  Minnie  Look,  the  former  a  farmer  and  stock-raiser  by  occupation.  In  a  family 
of  thirteen  children  Carl  A.  Look  is  the  youngest  and  after  acquiring  a  public-school  educa- 
tion he  entered  upon  a  three  years'  apprenticeship  to  the  butcher's  trade,  paying  ten  dollars 


76  IIIS'K  )RY  OF  S(  >UTH    DAKOTA 

per  year  and  all  of  his  own   expenses   for  the   privilege  of  being    instructed    in  thai    work. 
He   gained   a   thorough    familiarity    with    the   business   that    was   evidenced    in   his   growing 

.skill  and  thus  he  laid  the  foundation  for  Ins  later  success.  In  1883,  when  in  his  twenty- 
second  year,  he  came  to  America,  thinking  to  find  broader  and  better  business  opportunities 
in  the  new  world.  After  Bpending  a  brief  period  in  Wisconsin  with  an  older  brother  he 
removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  worked  at  his  trade  through  the  succeeding  live  years 
.ii  an  average  wage  of  twenty-two  dollars  per  month.  He  was  ambitious  and  energetic, 
however,  and  resolved  to  one  day  engage  in  business  on  his  own  account.  When  he  had 
saved  a  little  capital  he  opened  a  small  market  at  Seventh  street  and  .Main  avenue.  His 
courteous  and  obliging  manner  and  evident  desire  to  please  his  patrons,  combined  with  his 
fair  dealing,  soon  won  him  an  increasing  trade.  The  business  outgrew  its  original  quarters 
and  a  removal  »;is  made.  A  branch  market  was  established  and  in  time  Mr.  Look  found 
himself  at  the  head  of  one  of  the  largest  and  must  profitable  business  undertakings  of 
tln^  character  in  South  Dakota.  His  confidence  in  the  city's  future  prompted  him  to  invest 
in  real  estate  and  he  is  now  the  owner  of  several  valuable  business  and  residence  properties. 
In  1890  Mr.  Look  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Minnie  Tepps,  and  they  became 
parents  ol  three  children.  The  wife  and  mother  passed  away  in  1901  and  in  1905  Mr.  Look 
wedded  .Miss  .Minnie  Uehren,  who  died  March  18,  1913.  The  children  of  the  first  mar- 
riage are:  Leroy,  who  is  associated  with  bis  father  in  business,  and  Hazel  and  Helen.  Mr. 
Look  makes  motoring  his  chief  source  of  recreation.  He  confines  his  attention  closely  to 
business  affairs  and  an  analyzation  of  his  life  work  and  his  character  indicate  that  thrift, 
industry  and  integrity  have  been  the  moving  forces  in  the  attainment  of  his  present 
success. 


.11  Im;K  AKTHUR  LICK   W  HKKLOCK. 

No  history  ill  public  interests  in  Sioux  Falls  would  be  complete  were  there  failure  to 
make  prominent  reference  to  Judge  Arthur  Buck  Wheelock,  who  for  twenty  years  was  city 
and  police  justice,  retiring  in  1913,  since  which  time  he  has  enjoyed  the  rest  to  which  he  is 
justly  entitled.  He  was  born  in  Royalton,  Vermont,  April  19,  1832,  a  son  of  Peter  and 
(best  ina  Eliza  Smith  ( Luck  I  Wheelock.  The  father  was  also  a  native  of  Royalton,  while 
the  grandfather,  Peter  Wheelock,  Sr.,  was  born  in  Swansea,  .Massachusetts.  He  was  one  "f 
the  minutemen  of  the  Revolutionary  war.  The  ancestral  line  can  be  traced  back  to  Ralph 
Wheelock,  who  came  from  Shropshire.  England,  in  1630,  and  whose  son,  Eleazer  Wheelock, 
was  the  founder  of  Dartmouth  College. 

Jn   taking  up  the   personal   history   of  Judge   Wheelock    we   present    t r  readers  the  life 

record  of  one  who  is  most  widely  and  favorably  known  in  Sioux  Falls  and  throughout  this 
section  of  the  state.  He  has  now  passed  the  eighty-second  milestone  on  life's  journey,  but 
in  spirii   and  interests  seems  yet   in  his  prime.     In    1833  his  parents  removed  from   Royalton 

In    Newbury,    Ver t,    where    he    was    reared    and    educated.       lie    remained    at    home    until 

October,  is:.::,  ami  then  lefl  New  England  with  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  as  his  destination, 
Inning  an  uncle,  .1.  S.  Buck,  and  his  maternal  grandmother,  Polly  Buck  living  in  that  city 
al    the    time,   which    fact    influenced    him    in    his    removal,      lie   was   afterward    in    .Missouri    and 

lain    wenl    lo    li.it    Bridger   with   a    freight    outfit.     Subsequently    he   returned   to    Miss i, 

where   I perated   a    sawmill    lor  two  years,  and   then   again   went    lo    Milwaukee,  whither  bis 

parents   had   re ved   in    1853.     On   the  twenty  ninth  anniversary   of  his   birth     the    L9th  of 

April,  1861     Judge  Wheelock  enlisted  as  i mber  ol  the  old  Milwaukee  Light  Guards,  which 

command   became  Company   A,   Mist   Wisconsin   Volunteer  Infantry.     They   responded  to  the 

president's  call  for  three  months'  t ps  ami  on  tie-  expirati f  thai   period  Judge  Wheelock 

reenlisted  a-  a  private  ol  He-  Seventh  Wisconsin  Light  Artillery  for  three  years,  or  during 
ih,.  war,  Me  was  detailed  lor  recruiting  service  and  in  September,  1861,  was  commissioned 
second  lieutenant  of  the  battery.  Further  promotion  came  to  him  in  the  spring  of  1865, 
when  he  was  made  captain  ol  tic  Seventh  Battery,  with  which  he  served  until  mustered  out 
in  Milwaukee  on  the  20th  of  duly.  1865.  lb-  «n-  raptured  at  Memphis,  Tennessee,  and 
taken  to  Cahaba,  Alabama,  August.  21,  isr.l,  by  Genera]  Forrest's  command  and  was  held 
lor  two  months  at   that    place,  after  which   he   was  exchanged  ami  again  engaged   in  active 


JUDGE  ARTHUR   B.  WHEELOCK 


AS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1'J 

duty  with  his  regiment.  When  mustered  out  of  service  he  was  thirty-three  years  of  age,  was 
six  feet,  two  and  a  half  inches  in  height  and  had  almost  Herculean  strength.  He  1s  still  a 
splendid  specimen  of  physical  manhood,  bearing  his  eighty-two  years  lightly,  and  while  he 
has  retired  from  office  and  business  life,  he  is  still  active  and  is  keenly  interested  in  affairs 
of  the  day. 

After  the  war  Judge  Wheelock  engaged  in  railroad  building  in  the  west  from  LSlili  until 
February,  L868,  when  he  came  to  the  territory  of  Dakota  and  homesteaded  land  in  Lincoln 
county,  on  which  the  town  of  Hudson  is  now  located.  The  village  of  Hudson  was  first  called 
Eden,  being  so  named  by  Judge  Wheelock,  who  donated  the  land  for  the  town  site.  Subse- 
quently, however,  owing  to  the  fact  that  its  similarity  to  Egan  caused  considerable  confusion, 
the  name  of  the  place  was  changed  to  Hudson.  Judge  Wheelock  devoted  about  two  decades 
to  general  agricultural  pursuits  and  in  1«S8  came  to  Sioux  Falls.  He  was  city  ami  police 
justice  for  twenty  years,  in  which  connection  he  rendered  decisions  strictly  fair  and  impartial, 
his  capable  service  being  indicated  by  his  long  retention  in  office.  It  was  not  until  1912 
that  In-  retired,  being  then  eighty  years  of  age.  He  was  also  at  one  time  a  member  of  the 
territorial  legislature  and  he  has  ever  been  deeply  interested  in  matters  affecting  the  welfare, 
development  and  upbuilding  of  the  commonwealth.  His  political  allegiance  has  ever  been 
given  to  the  republican  party  since  its  organization. 

On  the  21st  of  October,  1869,  at  Hudson,  South  Dakota.  Judge  Wheelock  was  united  in 
marriage  to  .Miss  Cynthia  E.  Mundy,  a  (laughter  of  James  Martin  Mundy,  who  was  a  non- 
commissioned officer  of  a  Minnesota  regiment  and  died  at  La  Orange,  Tennessee,  in  Isiil, 
while  defending  tin'  Union,  being  there  buried.  Judge  and  Mis.  Wheelock  are  tin'  parents  of 
two  daughters.  Mary  Elsie,  a  graduate  of  All  Saints  School  of  Sioux  Falls,  is  the  wile  of 
Maurice  Blair  Mayne,  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  by  whom  she  has  two  children,  Kenneth  Wheelock 
and  Mary  Wheelock  Mayne.  Alice  Muriel  was  graduated  from  All  Saint;-  School  and  is  a 
graduate  of  the  Art  Institute  of  Chicago.     She  resides  with  her  parents. 

The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Episcopal  church,  of  which  Judge 
Wheelock  has  been  a  member  for  many  years.  He  likewise  holds  membership  with  the 
Dacotah  Club  and  with  the  Masonic  fraternity,  being  a  Knight  Templar  and  a  member  "i 
the  Mystic  Shrine.  Sterling  qualities  id'  manhood  and  citizenship  have  ever  characterized  his 
life  and  won  for  him  the  respect,  confidence  and  goodwill  of  all  concerned.  Throughout  his 
entire  life  he  has  been  as  true  and  loyal  to  his  public  duties  as  hi  was  when  he  followed  the 
old  flag  on  the  battlefields  of  the  south,  making  a  most  creditable  record  as  a  soldier.  His 
loyalty  to  the  Hag  has  ever  been  one  of  his  strong  characteristics  and  patriotism  ami  progress 
might  well  be  termed  the  keynote  of  his  character. 


JOHN   A.   McGILLIVEAY. 


John  A.  McGillivray  is  the  present  able  cashier  of  the  Security  Bank  of  Clark,  South 
Dakota,  and  has  fully  demonstrated  his  fitness  for  the  responsible  position  which  lie  holds. 
He  was  born  in  Moody  county,  this  state,  on  the  8th  of  January,  1888,  a  son  of  Duncan 
A.  and  Phena  (Seaton)  McGillivray,  natives  of  Canada  and  Pennsylvania  respectively. 
Their  marriage  occurred  in  South  Dakota,  tin-  father  coming  to  this  state  in   ls;!i    M  early 

nianh I.  while  the  mother  accompanied  her  parents  here  when  a  girl.     She  passed  away  about 

1895,  ami  Mr.  McGillivray  was  again  married,  his  second  union  being  with  Miss  Mai. el 
Phelps,  of  Madison,  South  Dakota,  lie  took  up  a  homestead  in  Lake  county  upon  his 
arrival  in  this  state  and  resided  there  for  a  number  of  years,  engaging  in  fanning,  lie 
subsequently  became  prominent  in  local  |uditics  ami  was  elected  sheriff  of  Lake  county, 
residing  in  Madison  during  the  four  years  that  he  served  in  office.  In  1902  he  located  in 
Hartford,  where  lie  has  since  been  prominently  identified  with  the  milling  business.  He 
nas  served  for  a  number  of  years  as  postmaster  ol  that  city  and  is  influential  in  local 
republican  circles. 

John  A.  McGillivray  was  reared  at  Inline  ami  acquired  his  general  education  in  the 
Madison    ami    Hartford    public    schools,    supplementing    the    knowledge    there    gained    by    a 

commercial    course    at    the    Sioux    Falls    Business    College.     After    leaving    the    last     nai 1 

institution  he  secured  a  position  in  tin-  Garden  '  ity  state  Bank,  where  was  laid  the  founda- 


80  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

tion  of  his  banking  career.  He  was  first  employed  as  a  bookkeeper  but  his  ability  and 
fidelity  to  the  interests  of  the  bank  won  him  promotion  and  he  became  cashier.  On  the 
i   i    "i    May.    1913,    he    severed    his    connection    with    that   bank   and   went    to   Clark,   where 

he  i pted  the  eashiership  of  the  Security  Bank,  which  position  he  has  since  held.     Under 

his  guidance  the  prosperity  that  has  in  the  past  characterized  the  bank  has  continued  and 
its   financial  condition    is   excellent. 

In  1910  Mr.  McGillivray  married  Miss  Maud  Scott,  of  Hartford,  this  state.  lie  is  a 
member  of  Clark  Lodge,  No.  13,  A.  1 '.  a  A.  M.,  and  of  the  Brotherhood  of  American  Yeomen 
of  Garden  City,  lie  likewise  belongs  to  the  Clark  Commercial  Club  and  is  thoroughly  in 
sympathy  with  the  work  of  that  organization  in  promoting  the  business  expansion  of  the 
city,  lie  is  well  known  in  the  banking  fraternity  of  northeastern  South  Dakota  and  is 
highly  respected  by  all  who  are  brought  in  contact  with  him. 


JOHN  D.  DEETS. 


John  D.  Deets,  who  since  1911  has  been  commissioner  of  immigration  with  office  in 
Pierre,  South  Dakota,  was  born  in  Oil  City,  Pennsylvania,  on  the  9th  of  March.  1S65,  a  son 
of  Joseph  and  Margaret  (Hayes)  Deets,  both  representatives  of  old  families  noted  for  their 
loyalty  to  everything  American.  The  mother  belonged  to  the  well  known  Hayes  family 
of  western  Pennsylvania.  Her  father,  who  came  from  County  Antrim,  Ireland,  was  of 
Scotch-Irish  descent  and  was  the  first  of  the  family  to  settle  in  the  western  part  of  the 
Keystone  state.  He  was  soon  followed,  however,  by  his  brothers,  some  of  whom  settled 
in  western  Pennsylvania  and  others  in  eastern  Ohio.  The  Deets  family  comes  of  German 
ancestry.  Joseph  Deets  died  in  1871,  while  Mrs.  Deets,  lung  surviving  him.  passed  away 
in   1906. 

Pursuing  his  education  in  the  public  schools  at  Parker.  Pennsylvania,  John  D.  Deets 
there  mastered  the  common  branches  of  learning  and  afterward  entered  Allegheny  College 
at  Meadville,  Pennsylvania,  being  graduated  from  that  institution  on  the  completion  of  the 
classical  course  in  1888  with  the  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree.  Following  his  graduation  from 
the  high  school  he  engaged  in  teaching  and  also  worked  in  shops  as  a  machinist  until  he  had 
acquired  a  sum  sufficient  to  enable  him  to  defray  the  expenses  of  his  college  training. 
After  leaving  college  he  entered  the  ministry  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  devoted 
sixteen  years  of  his  life  to  that  work,  lie  has  been  continuously  in  the  government  service 
since  1906  in  which  year  he  became  a  United  States  special  agent  in  charge  of  allotment 
work  for  the  Indians.  Five  years  later  he  was  made  commissioner  of  immigration  and' 
has  filled  the  office  continuously  ami  acceptably  since   1911. 

tin  the  16th  of  April.  1896,  at  Jackson,  Minnesota,  Mr.  Deets  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Mis.  Villa  Belle  Bochl,  a.  .laughter  of  Joseph  and  Esther  Dunham.  The  father  was  an 
extensive    fanner    and    stock-raiser    and    was    very    successful.     Mrs.    Deets    was    horn    in 

Illinois  and  by   her  marriage  has   I ne   the  mother  of   five  children:      Margaret,   Kather- 

iii  .    I  inula,  June  and    I  leaver. 

The.    parents    hold   membership    in    the    Methodist    Episcopal    church    and    Mr.    Deets    is 

i    i   member  of  the  Masonic   fraternity  and   the   Knights  oi    Pythias.     In   polities   he   is  a 

ive    republican   and    he   is   ever   loyal   to   any   cause    which    he   espouses.     It    is    well 

known   that    he  Btands    fearless   in   defense  of  hia   honest   convictions  and   neither    fear   nor 

favor  can  swerve  him  from  a  course  which  he  believes  to  be  right,     lie  is  therefore  a   very 

acceptable  public  officer  and  his  record  through  the  past  sexe,,  years  i Bee  is  an  untarnished 

one. 


ABBAIIAM    II.    KIIIKS. 


Abraham  II.  Dirks,  a  representative  and  substantial  citizen  of  Turner  county  and 
South  Dakota,  has  served  as  postmaster  of  Marion  since  I'.Hl  and  has  made  a  most 
commendable  record  in  that  connection,  lie  was  horn  in  South  Russia,  of  German  parentage, 
on  the  32th  of  May.  1868,  a  -on  of  Henry  and  Agnes  Dirks,  who  emigrated  to  the  United 
State3   in    1872   and   located   in    Pennsylvania.      Eight    years   later,   in    the    spring   of    1881,    the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  SI 

family  came  to  South  Dakota,  taking  up  a  homestead  claim  in  Turner  county,  where  the 
lather  devoted  his  attention  to  agricultural  pursuits  throughout  the  remainder  of  his  life. 
The  mother  of  our  subject  is  also  decease. 1. 

Abraham  II.  Dirks,  who  was  a  youth  of  twelve  years  when  he  came  to  this  state  with 
his  parents,  attended  the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement   of  an  education  and  remained 

at   h until   he  had   attained  his   majority.     He  then  removed  to   Marion   and   was   here 

employed  by  Mr.  Heib  from  the  spring  of  1889  until  1895.  Subsequently  he  was  engaged 
in  the  implement  business  until  1898  and  then  devoted  his  attention  to  banking  and  real- 
estate  interests  until  1911.  In  that  year  he  was  appointed  postmaster  of  Marion  by 
President  Taft  for  the  term  expiring  in  1915  so  that  he  is  now  the  incumbent,  discharging 
the  duties  devolving  upon  him  in  a  most  competent  and  satisfactory  manner.  He  is  like- 
wise treasurer  and  director  of  the  Hurley  Telephone  Company  and  widely  recognized  as 
a  prosperous  and  enterprising  citizen  of  the  community. 

On  the  28th  of  September,  1895,  Mr.  Dirks  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lucy 
Kolbe,  a  daughter  of  Albert  Kolbe.  They  have  three  children,  namely:  Elma,  Arthur 
and   Lloyd. 

Mr.  Dirks  is  a  democrat  in  politics  and  serves  as  chairman  of  the  board  of  education, 
having  ever  been  a  helpful  worker  in  the  interests  of  the  schools.  His  religious  faith  is  that 
of  the  Presbyterian  church,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Independent  Order 
of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Woodmen.  The  period  of  his  residence  in  South  Dakota  covers 
more  than  a  third  of  a  century  and  during  that  time  he  has  been  not  only  an  interested 
witness  of  its  development  but  also  an  active  participant  in  the  work  of  progress  and  up- 
building. The  circle  of  his  friends  is  an  extensive  one,  and  his  record  well  deserves  a  place 
in  the  annals  of  this  state  as  he  is  one  of  its  -public-spirited,  progressive  and  esteemed 
citizens. 


FRANK  E.  DUBA. 


As  cashier  of  the  Belle  Fourche  State  Bank.  Frank  E.  Duba  occupies  an  important 
position  for  one  of  his  years.  He  has  just  completed  his  third  decade,  his  birth  occurring 
in  Brule  county,  South  Dakota,  December  1G,  1884.  His  parents,  John  A.  and  Annie 
(Vasicek)  Duba,  were  both  natives  of  Bohemia,  where  they  were  reared  and  married. 
The  father  in  early  manhood  followed  general  fanning  but  after  removing  to  Sioux  City, 
Iowa,  was  in  the  employ  of  the  street  railway  company  for  about  six  years.  In  the  winter 
of  1896  he  returned  to  his  farm,  where  he  still  remains,  although  he  leaves  its  operation  to 
others.  He  has  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  in  the  home  place  and  is  also  the  owner 
of  other  valuable  land  in  South  Dakota. 

Frank  E.  Duba  is  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  five  children  and  attended 
both  the  Sioux  City  schools  and  the  country  schools  near  the  homestead,  walking  five  miles 
each  way.  He  did  not  think  that  a  hardship,  however,  and  maintains  that  he  received 
more  benefit  from  the  district  schools  than  from  any  other.  He  also  attended  the  Kimball 
high  school.  When  not  yet  sixteen  years  of  age  he  found  employment  as  messenger  boy 
in  a  bank  conducted  by  A.  C.  Whitbeck.  He  soon  demonstrated  his  ability  to  do  more 
important  work  and  was  given  a  chance  to  help  in  the  bookkeeping.  As  his  knowledge 
increased  he  was  given  more  and  more  responsibility  and  in  a  comparatively  short  time  had 
charge  of  the  books  of  (lie  batik.  Later  he  was  made  bookkeeper  in  another  bank  opened 
by  Mr.  Whitbeck,  with  which  institution  ho  remained  for  about  four  years.  In  that  time 
he  had  won  still  further  promotion  anil  by  the  time  that  he  left  the  bank  he  held  the  posi- 
tion of  assistant  cashier.  He  next  entered  the  Chamberlain  State  Bank  as  assistant  cashier 
and  a  year  later  purchased  stock  in  the  Bank  of  Bijou  Hills  and  became  its  cashier.  When 
he  assumed  charge  of  its  affairs  the  deposits  were  thirty-eight  hundred  dollars  and  in  1910, 
when  he  severed  his  connection  with  the  institution,  the  deposits  had  grown  to  the  sum  of 
sixty  tour  thousand  dollars,  which  increase  is  the  best  proof  of  his  capability  as  cashier 
and  manager.  He  had  also  bought  more  stock  until  :it  the  time  of  leaving  he  owned  a 
controlling  interest  which,  however,  he  sold.  His  next  removal  was  to  Belle  Fourche  and  in 
connection  with  his  brother-in-law.  C.  A.  Quarnberg,  he  established  the  Belle  Fourche  State 


82  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Bank,  oi  which  he  became  cashier.  Mr.  Duba  still  holds  that  position  and  the  solidity  ol 
the  institution  unci  the  confidence  that  the  people  ol  ill"  surrounding  country  have  in  it  is 
largely  to  I"1  ascribed  to  his  knowledge  of  banking  and  his  wise  management.  He  is  also 
a  stockholder  in  the  Alfalfa  Mill  and  owns  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  well  improved 
irrigated  land  mar  Vale,  South  Dakota,  which  he  rents.  His  own  time  is  completely  taken 
up  as  cashier  and  be  allows  nothing  to  interfere  with  the  discharge  of  his  duties. 

Mr.  Duba  w .is  married  on  the  1st  of  May.  1907,  to  Miss  Lillian  Quarnberg,  who  was 
horn  at  Centerville,  South  Dakota,  a  daughter  of  Hans  and  -Minnie  Quarnberg,  both  of 
whom  were  natives  oi  Sweden,  where  their  marriage  occurred.  .Mr.  (.Hiarnbcrg  is  engaged 
ai  present  in  the  milling  business  at  Belle  Fourche,  to  which  place  he  removed  in  1913. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Duba  have  four  children:  Maurice,  who  was  born  in  February.  L908;  Dorothy, 
whose  birth  occurred  in  December,  1909;  Rex,  born  in  September,  1911;  and  John,  born 
in  April,   1914. 

Mr.  Duba  is  a  democrat  and  has  been  content  to  perform  his  citizens'  duties  in  a  private 
capacity,  leaving  t  <  >  others  the  holding  of  office.  1 1  <  ■  is  a  loyal  member  of  the  .Masonic  order 
and  belongs  to  the  blue  lodge,  chapter  and  consistory  and  to  the  Eastern  Star,  lie  is 
also  affiliated  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  He  is  a  young  man  of  marked  ability  and  is 
distinguished  by  scrupulous  honesty  and  a  willingness  to  subordinate  private  interests  to 
community   welfare. 


HON.  SAMUEL  HARRISON    ELROD. 


Hon,  Samuel  Harrison  Elrod  is  one  of  the  most  modest  but  most  popular  men  of  South 
Dakota.  If  he  has  opponents,  it  is  those  who  do  not  share  bis  political  opinions  and  who 
believe  in  machine  rule  rather  than  in  the  voice  of  the  people.  Those  who  know  him,  and 
he  has  a  wide  acquaintance  throughout  the  state,  usually  call  him  Sam.  It  is  an  indication 
of  his  democratic  spirit  and  manner  and  it  is  well  known  that  there  is  no  one  more  appre- 
ciative oi  individual  worth  in  another.  Business  classification  places  him  with  the  leading 
lawyers  not  only  of  Clark  county  but  of  the  stale,  for  he  lias  comprehensive  knowledge  oi  the 
principles  of  jurisprudence  and  is  accurate  in  bis  application  of  these  principles  to  the  points 
in    litigation. 

A  native  of  Indiana,  he  was  bom  near  Coatesville  on  the  1st  of  May.  1856,  and  is  a  son 
of  Jesse  !•'.  and  l.ydia  ll'nrseli  Elrod.  The  father  was  a  farmer  by  occupation,  following  that 
pursuit  until  Ins  death.  The  mother  has  also  passed  away.  Samuel  II.  Elrod  pursued  his 
early  education  m  the  public  schools  ami  afterward  attended  He  Pauw  University  oi  Green; 
castle,  Indiana,  being  graduated  on  the  :;:.'d  oi  June.  1882.  Eight  days  later  he  arrived  in 
Da  kola  territory,  coming  to  (lark  county  on  a  construction  train  on  the  3d  of  July.  The  same 
day  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar  by  Judge  Kiddei  at  Watertown  and  In-  opened  a  little  office 
in  i  lark.  He  has  since  been  actively  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his  profession  save  when  busj 
with  He  duties  of  political  office.  There  was  not  a  dwelling  in  Clark  at  the  time  of  bis 
arrival  and   be  built   a   little  house  or  shanty   before  he  could  really  enter  actively   upon  his 

chosen   life   work.     II'-   life  has  been  an  extremelj    busy   and  useful  ■•     His  work   in  the' 

fields  in  boyhood  days  »ns  followed  by  close  application  to  bis  studies. 

Through  (be  period  of  his  college  course  ami   suae  c ing   to   Dakota   be  has  never  known 

an  nib-  day.  The  Daily  Tribune  of  Salt  Lake  City,  Utah,  said  ol  him:  "A  few  .lays  after 
arriving  in  Clark,  where  he  opened  a  law  office  and  located  a  preemption,  Mr.  Elrod  made  a 
Fourth  oi  July  speech  to  a  crowd  of  settlers  on  II pen  prairies  (there  were  no  public  build- 
ings mi  the  town  then),  and  he  has  been  getting  acquainted  with  the  people  of  the  state  ever 
Mnr,.."  Today  there  an-  lew  residents  of  South  Dakota  belter  known  and  it  would  be  diffi- 
culi  to  bud  one  who  has  the  confidence  and  regard  of  the  people  in  general  to  a  greater  degree. 
As  tin-  population  increased  his  law  business  grew  and  for  ten  years  he  filled  the  office  of 
stale-    all ■>.       lie    was    also   called    to    the    city    council    and    aided    in    shaping    the    policy    of 

the  municipality,     lie  became  a   recognized  leader  in  republican  circles  and  advanced  contin- 

uouslj    iii    that    nection   until    he   was   made  a    standard    bearer  of   bis  party   in    1904.     He 

received  a  g I  majority   which  pul  him  in  l he  gubernatorial  chair,  where  be  remained  through 


HON.  SAMUEL  II.   KLROD 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  85 

1905  and  1906.  During  his  term  as  governor  he  was  chairman  of  the  Hist  capito]  building 
committee  and  dictated  the  contract  for  plans  for  the  capitol. 

While  lie  was  a  candidate  a  leading  paper  of  South  Dakota  said:  "S.  H.  Elrod,  of  Clark 
county,  is  a  plain,  unassuming  South  Dakotan.  He  is  absolutely  without  pretense.  There  is 
a  tinge  of  the  Lincoln  character  in  him,  that  free  mingling  with  the  common  people  and  that 
everyday  plainness  that  so  endeared  Lincoln  to  the  masses.  Elrod  possesses  a  great  deal  of 
that  same  quality.  One  immediately  feels  a  friendly  feeling  for  him.  He  is  warm-hearted, 
yet  conservative;  plain  and  unassuming,  yet  possessing  quiet  dignity;  a  man  of  clean,  whole- 
some character,  yet  a  man  wise  in  the  ways  of  the  political  world;  and  he  is  honest  and 
sincere."  His  administration  was  characterized  by  various  needed  reforms  and  improve- 
ments and  many  tangible  evidences  of  his  public  spirit  and  devotion  to  the  best  interests 
of  the  commonwealth  can  be  cited.  The  legislature  of  North  Carolina  passed  a  resolution 
formally  thanking  him  for  the  position  he  took  in  his  message  declaring  in  favor  of  return- 
ing to  North  Carolina  the  money  forced  out  of  that  state  on  some  repudiated  bonds  which 
were  a  gift  to  South  Dakota.  From  the  .standpoint  of  fairness  and  decency  Ins  position  was 
certainly  right. 

The  Dakota  Farmer  paid  the  following  tribute  to  Governor  Elrod  for  his  efforts  in 
behalf  of  the  agricultural  interests  of  South  Dakota.  "From  the  moment  Governor  S.  II. 
Elrod  was  sworn  in  as  the  chief  executive  of  South  Dakota  up  to  the  present  time,  in  season 
and  out  of  season,  he  has  stood  by  every  measure  that  would  possibly  benefit  the  agricultural 
interests  of  his  state.  Before  in  these  columns  we  enumerated  not  less  than  half  a  dozen 
distinctly  agricultural  and  live-stock  measures  that  had  his  constant  support  during  tin' 
last  session  of  the  legislature,  a  number  of  which,  we  believe,  could  never  have  become  laws 
without  it.  and  now  we  must  record  one  more  and  in  our  estimation  among  his  crowning 
achievements  in  this  line.  We  refer  to  the  securing  of  what  wan  known  as  the  'Fishback 
quarter'  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  splendid  land  for  the  agricultural  college  and 
experiment  station  at  Brookings.  This  splendid  piece  of  land,  as  many  know,  was  literally 
loeated  in  the  very  heart  of  the  farm  school  grounds.  It  came  up  to  the  very  doors  of  the 
college    buildings    on   two   sides,   and    was    not    only    in    every    way    perfectly    adapted    to    the 

work  and  needs  of  the  school   but  was  fast  advancing   in   price  and  being  cla red   lor  by 

many  farsighted  investors  to  be  laid  out  in  building  lots.  .Much  more  than  the  price  given 
could  have  been  had  for  it  for  this  purpose.  The  troubles  relating  to  getting  title  to  I  Ins 
land  are  too  complicated  to  explain.  It  is  enough  to  say  that  repeatedly,  during  the  long 
drawn  out  time  this  title  was  in  jeopardy,  the  timely  and  personal  interference  of  the 
governor  saved  it  from  going  from  the  state  forever." 

•  in  hi-  retirement  from  the  position  of  governor,  Mr.  Elrod  returned  to  his  home  in 
Clark  ami  resumed  the  private  practice  of  law,  in  which  he  has  since  continued.  The  position 
which  he  occupies  in  the  opinion  of  his  fellow  townsmen  of  (lark  county  is  indicated  in  die 
I. nt  that  the  township  and  village  of  Elrod  were  named  m  his  honor.  Fraternally  he  is  a 
Mason  and  has  attained  the  Knights  Templar  degree  of  the  York  Rite.  Be  also  has  member- 
ship with  the  Modern   Woodmen,  the  Workmen  and  the  Knights  of   Pythias. 

On  the  11th  of  November,  1884,  Mr.  Elrod  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary  E. 
Masten.  a  daughter  of  Matthias  and  Eliza  Masten.  They  have  become  parents  of  two 
Children:     Barbara,  at    home;    and   Arthur,   who   is  attending   the  high   school. 

Such  in  brief  is  the  life  history  of  one  whom  South  Dakota  has  honored  with  the  highest 
office  within  the  gift  of  the  state.  He  has  ever  worn  his  honors  with  most  becoming  modestj 
and  at  all  times  he  has  regarded  a  public  office  as  a  public  trust — and  no  trust  reposed  in 
Samuel   Harrison   Elrod  has  ever  been  betrayed. 


FRANK  CONGEE   SMITH,  M.   IV.  F.  A.   C.  S. 

Dr.  Frank  Conger  Smith,  whose  ability  in  his  chosen  profession  is  attested  by  the 
liberal  practice  accorded  him  in  Yankton,  was  bom  in  the  Yankton  agency,  now  Green- 
wood,  Charles    Mix    county.   South    Dakota,   on    the    llth    of    May,    1869,    a    s if    Harvey    H. 

and  .lane  C.    (Ridall)    Smith,  of   whom   extended   mention   is   made  elsewhere   in   this   volume. 
The  father  was  serving  a-   farm   superintendent   at   the  Yankton  agency  at   the   lime  of  the 


86  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

birtb  oi  In-  ~mii  Frank,  who  in  the  pursuil  of  his  education  attended  the  public  schools  of 
Yankton  and  afterward  became  a  student  in  the  Yankton  College.  Determining  upon  the 
practice  oi  medicine  as  a  life  work,  he  entered  the  Harvard  Medical  School  and  afterward 
matriculated  in  the  I  niversity  of  New    York  City,   from  which   he  was  graduated  with  the 

cla       of    1894.     He   is   the    firsl    male   gradual the    vocal    department   of    the   School   ot 

Mn  ic  of  Yankton  College  and  went  east  with  the  intention  oi  continuing  the  study  of 
music,  I  ■  1 1 1  latei  abandoned  thai  plan  and  entered  Harvard,  from  which  time  he  bent  his 
energies  toward  equipping  himself  for  medical  practice.  He  became  connected  with  the 
New  York  Post  Graduate  Medical  School,  receiving  an  appointment  as  instructor  in  tlia£ 
school,  and  following  his  graduation  he  served  an  Lnterneship  at  St.  Mark's  Hospital  for 
eighteen  months.  For  two  years  he  remained  in  the  post-graduate  college  and  next  began 
the  special  study  "i  diseases  of  the  eye,  car.  nose  and  throat.  He  became  an  instructor 
in    that    branch   in   the   medical  department    of   Columbia    University   and   at   one   time   was 

assistanf    surg i   in   the  New  York  Eye  and   Ear   Infirmary,  while  in  the  New  York  Nose, 

Throat  and  Lung  Hospital  he  became  surgeon  and  held  clinics.  For  three  years,  from 
1011  until   1913   inclusive;  he  conducted  his  own  clinics  in  New  York  city. 

On  the  17th  of  November,  1913,  Dr.  Smith  returned  to  Yankton,  where  he  now  enjoys 
an  extensive  practice  as  a  specialist  on  the  eye,  car,  nose  and  throat.  He  has  carried  his 
investigations  and  researches  far  and  wide  and  his  knowledge  is  comprehensive  and  exact, 
his  ability  placing  him  among  the  eminent  representatives  of  this  branch  of  the  profession 
in  the  northwest.  He  holds  membership  in  the  District  .Medical  Society,  the  South  Dakota 
State  Medical  Society,  in  the  American  Medical  Association,  in  the  American  Academy  of 
Ophthalmology  and  Oto-Laryngology,  and  is  a  fellow  of  the  American  College  of  Surgeons. 

On  the  10th  of  September,  1901,  Dr.  Smith  was  married  to  Miss  Kate  Maud  Com- 
stock,  a  daughter  of  Walter  H.  and  Amine  (Seoville)  Comstock,  of  Topeka,  Kansas.  They 
have  five  children,  Catherine  Ruth,  Helen  Esther,  Mary  Eleanor,  Homer  Comstock  and 
Rebecca  Lucile.  Mrs.  Smith  possesses  notable  vocal  powers,  which  have  been  well  trained, 
and  during  her  residence  in  New  York  she  was  soprano  soloist  in  the  Manhattan  Con- 
gregational  church.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Smith  arc  members  of  the  Congregational  church  choir 
and  he  also  was  prominent  as  a  choir  singer  in  the  eastern  metropolis.  He  enjoys  tennis 
and  motoring  when  professional  duties  and  obligations  permit  him  leisure.  He  was  in 
college  days  a  well  trained  athlete,  playing  baseball  on  the  college  team,  and  he  has  always 
recognized  and  urged  the  value  and  worth  of  manly  athletic  and  outdoor  sports,  lie  stands 
as  an  eminent  representative  of  his  calling,  fully  recognizing  his  obligations  in  that 
direction,  and.  while  admired  socially  by  many  friends,  his  prominence  as  a  practitioner 
has  gained   him   a   wide  acquaintance   over   several   states. 


RT.   REV.   MGR   T.   A.   FLYNN. 

Catholicism  has  a  distinguished  representative  in  the  Rt.  Rev.  Mgr.  T.  A.  Flynn,  pastor 
of  St.  Thomas'  church    al    Madison    and    vicar   general   of   the   Sioux    Falls   diocese,   who   at 

the  age  of  eighteen   entered   upon   preparation    for   the   priesth I.  consecrating   his   life   to 

that  holy  calling.  He  was  born  May  16,  1854,  in  Milwaukee  county,  Wisconsin,  a  son  of 
.John  and  Sarah  Flynn,  who  were  natives  of  Ireland,  whence  in  early  life  they  came  to  the 
new  world,  settling  in  the  Badger  state.  Wisconsin  was  then  under  territorial  organization 
and  they  became  pioneers  of  Milwaukee  county,  where  the  father  passed  away  in  1856. 
The  mother,  wh,,  lime  i  he  maiden  name  of  Sarah  Caveny,  resided  with  her  son  in  Madison 
until  her  death  in  1907.  The  two  daughters  of  the  family  have  passed  away  and  Father 
Flynn  is  the  ; iger  of  the  two  sons  who  survive. 

Alter  attending  school  in  Milwaukee  he  was  enrolled  as  a  student  in  the  Seminary 
of   St.   Francis   de   Sales   when   eighteen   years   of   age.     He   also   continued   ins   studies    for 

the  priestl d    in    Milwaukee   and   alter  several   years   spent   in   preparation   was   ordained  at 

Yankton,  South  Dakota,  on  the  89th  of  dune.  L881,  by  the  late  Bishop  Marty.  His  first 
pastoral  assignment  was  al  Madison  and  there  has  been  no  change  in  his  church  connections 
since  that  time  save  that  his  ecclesiastical  power  has  been  augmented  with  his  growth  in 
the  various  lines  of  church  work.     At    fust   he  was  in  charge  of  (he  churches  in    Lake,   Moody 


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and  Miner  counties  but  with  the  increase  in  population  his  duties  became  too  arduous  and 
he  was  relieved  of  attendance  at  all  of  the  churches  save  those  in  Lake  county.  St.  Thomas 
church  at  Madison  was  built  in  1883  and  at  that  time  the  parish  numbered  about  forty 
families,  while  today  there  are  one  hundred  and  fifty.  At  Badus  there  are  about  one 
hundred  families  but  in  other  parts  of  the  county  the  Catholic  population  is  more  scattered. 
It  was  due  to  the  efforts  of  Father  Flynn  that  the  churches  were  built  at  both  places. 
The  congregations  have  grown,  the  work  of  the  church  has  been  thoroughly  systematized 
and  promoted  and  two  fine  church  edifices  have  been  erected,  while  the  business  affairs  of 
the  church  have  been  established  upon  a  sound  financial  basis.  This  is  due  almost  entirely 
to  the  efforts  of  Father  Flynn,  who  has  never  lost  courage  even  in  the  days  when  the  Cath- 
olic families  were  widely  scattered  and  to  minister  to  them  entailed  great  personal  hard- 
ships. His  zeal  and  interest  have  never  diminished  and  his  work  has  continually  grown 
in  volume  and  importance. 

A  contemporary  biographer  has  said:  "Father  Flynn  is  an  interesting  conversationalist 
and  a  man  of  wide  reading.  He  possesses  a  singular  refinement  of  pose  and  manner  and 
that  he  is  popular  in  Madison  is  attested  not  only  by  his  parishioners  but  by  hundreds 
of  other  residents  of  the  city.  He  has  done  much  for  Madison  and  Lake  county  and  that 
he  should  be  looked  upon  as  the  friend  and  counselor  of  all  is  no  surprise  to  those  who  have 
had  the  pleasure  of  his  acquaintance.''  Because  of  the  increase  in  the  parish  at  Madison 
Father  Flynn  has  relinquished  all  work  outside  and  has  given  his  entire  attention  to  St. 
Thomas'  parish  since  1898.  As  a  monument  to  his  zeal  and  untiring  efforts  there  stands 
the  great  church  at  Madison,  the  cornerstone  of  which  was  laid  in  1904.  The  building  was 
consecrated  and  the  first  mass  said  on  the  19th  of  March,  1905.  The  parish  at  Madison  now 
numbers  one  hundred  and  fifty  families  and  Father  Flynn  is  preparing  to  build  a  parochial 
school  and  otherwise  to  extend  the  church  work.  He  was  made  vicar  general  to  the  diocese 
in  1900  and  was  created  a  monseigneur  in  1902  by  Pope  Leo.  , 


ROYAL  C.  JOHNSON. 


Prominently  connected  with  the  profession  which  has  important  bearing  upon  the 
progress  and  stable  prosperity  of  every  community.  Royal  C.  Johnson  has  gained  for  himself 
a  creditable  position  as  a  member  of  the  bar  of  Aberdeen,  where  he  has  practiced  con- 
tinuously for  about  nine  years.  He  was  born  October  3,  1882,  in  Cherokee,  Iowa,  a  son  of 
Eli  and  Philena  (Everett)  Johnson.  The  father  settled  in  Calliope,  South  Dakota,  in  1869, 
and  removed  to  Highmore,  South  Dakota,  in  1S83.  after  which  he  began  the  publication  of 
the  Highmore  Herald.  His  ability  led  to  his  selection  for  public  office  and  he  filled  the 
position  of  county  judge  of  Hyde  county  in  1895  and  1896.  Again  he  was  called  to  that 
office  in  1901  and  remained  upon  the  bench  continuously  through  1904.  The  following 
year  he  became  states  attorney  of  Hyde  county  and  occupied  that  position  for  four 
years.  He  was  one  of  the  strong  and  able  lawyers  practicing  at  the  South  Dakota  bar. 
His  force  ami  learning  made  him  a  power  before  a  jury  and  he  was  seldom  if  ever  at 
fault  in  the  application  of  a  legal  principle,  lie  married  Philena  Everett,  who  was  a 
successful  teacher  ami  one  of  the  first  women  of  the  west  to  receive  a  thorough  education. 
She  served  on  the  woman's  board  of  charities  and  corrections  for  the  state  of  South  Dakota 
from  1890  until  1S93,  inclusive,  and  her  four  years'  work  resulted  beneficially  to  the  organ- 
izations with  which  she  was  thus  connected.  The  death  of  Mr.  Johnson  occurred  October 
20,   1909. 

Royal  C.  Johnson  has  practically  spent  his  entire  life  in  South  Dakota  and  the  western 
spirit  of  enterprise  and  progress  finds  exemplification  in  his  life.  He  attended  the  public 
schools  of  Highmore  and  afterward  became  a  student  in  Yankton  Academy  and  College, 
where  he  remained  from  1901  until  1903.  In  preparation  for  a  professional  career  he 
matriculated  in  the  South  Dakota  University  Law  School  at  Vermillion,  in  1903,  and  there 
completed  a  three  years'  course  by  graduation  with  the  .lass  of  1906.  lie  was  then  admitted 
to  the  bar  and  has  since  practiced  in  Highmore  and  Aberdeen,  where  he  has  made  a 
creditable  record,  advancing  steadily  and  surely  until  he  now  occupies  a  prominent  position 
among   the   eminent   lawyers    of   the   state.     His    advancement    is    indicated    by    his    official 


88  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

preferment  along  the  line  of  professional  duty.  He  served  as  deputy  states  attorney  of 
Hyde  countj  from  L906  until  L908,  and  in  the  latter  year  was  elected  states  attorney  for 
;i  two  year  term.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  was  elected  attorney  general  of  South  Dakota 
and  filled  that  important  position  for  four  consecutive  years,  his  record  being  one  must 
creditable  to  the  state  and  one  which  reflected  honor  upon  its  legal  history.  <  in  the  24th 
of  March,  r.H4.  he  was  nominated  to  represent  the  second  congressional  district  of  South 
Dakota  in  the  sixty-fourth  congress  and  won  the  election  cm  the  3d  of  November,  mi  that 
he  is  now  sitting  in  the  national  halls  of  legislature  as  one  of  South  Dakota's  representatives. 
lie  has  always  given  unfaltering  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  is  thoroughly  versed 
on  the  questions  and  issues  oi  the  day  and  is  able  to  support  his  position  by  intelligent 
argument,   which   shows   that   he  has  delved   deep   into   vital   problems. 

It  was  on  the  5th  ol  October,  L907,  in  Dexter.  New  .Mexico,  that  Mr.  Johnson's  marriage 
to  Florence  Thode,  a  daughter  of  II.  J.  Thode,  was  celebrated.  They  have  two  sons,  Everett 
R.  and   Harlan   T. 

Such  in  brief  is  the  history  of  Royal  C.  Johnson  and  it  seems  to  stand  in  contradis- 
tinction to  the  old  adage  that  a  prophet  is  never  without  honor  save  in  his  own  country,  lor 
in  the  state  where  he  has  practically  always  lived,  public  opinion  accords  him  prominence 
and  distinction,  and  added  to  the  friendship  which  his  life  time  associates  entertain  for 
him,  their  regard  for  his  ability,  which  lias  brought  him  to  the  front  as  a  lawyer  and 
law    maker. 


MARTIN  J.   LLW  IS 


If  is  not  difficult  to  speak  of  Martin  .1.  Lewis,  of  Vermillion,  for  his  life  and  his  character 
were  as  clear  as  the  .sunlight.  Xo  man  came  in  contact  with  him  but  speedily  appreciated  him 
at  his  true  worth  and  knew  he  was  a  man  who  not  only  cherished  a  high  ideal  of  duty  but 
who  lived  up  to  it.  lie  constantly  labored  for  the  right  and  from  his  early  youth  devoted 
a  large  portion  of  his  tune  to  the  service  of  others,  lie  was  not  an  idle  sentimentalist,  hut 
an  earnest,  effective  winker,  lie  was  at  the  head  of  large  business  interests  which  he  managed 
Successfully,  yet  it  was  his  rule  to  set  apart  sonic  time  each  day  for  the  labors  of  love  to 
which  he  was  devoted.  While  his  friends  missed  him  greatly,  the  memory  of  his  beautiful 
life,  ol  his  sincerity  and  simplicity  remains  as  a  blessed  benediction  to  those  who  knew  him. 
There  was  none  who  came  within  the  circle  of  his  acquaintance  hut  who  fell  uplifted  and 
benefit ed  by  the  associat ion. 

Martin  .1.  Lewis  was  a  native  of  Bergen,  Genesee  county.  New  York,  born  Lehman  L3, 
1st;;,  at  which  time  his  lather,  William  Lewis,  was  a  prominent  merchant  ol  licit  place. 
Subsequently  the   family   removed  to   llollev.  Orleans  county,  New    York,   where   the    father 

became  interested   in   trade  and   in   milling,  and    while  the   family   there  resided    Martin  .1.    Lewis 

ittended  the  Hollej  Academy.  He  was  a  youth  of  thirteen  when  his  parents  went  to  Colum- 
bus, Wisconsin,  where  the  father  became  identified  with  various  business  enterprises, 
including  licit  of  banking,  and  it.  was  under  his  direction  that  Martin  .1.  Lewis  made  his 
initial  step  in  banking  circles,  acting  as  paying  teller  in  a  bank  when  hut  sixteen  years  of 
age  and  often  handling  tens  of  thousands  oi  dollars  in  a  single  day.  A  successive  step  in  the 
business    world   was    made   when    In'   entered    the  office  of    his   unci.',    lion.  .1.   T.    Lewis,   who  at 

licit    li was    secretary    of   state    id'    Wisconsin    and    who   during    Hie    early    '60s    became    war 

governor  there. 

Iii    furthei     picpaiai or    life',    practical    and    responsible    duties    Martin    J.    Lewis 

attended  the  Milwaukee  C nieivial  College,  fr which  he  was  graduated  on  the  completion 

of  the  regular  course  ol  study.  Da  kid  a  was  still  i  in.  lei  territorial  rule  w  hen  in  1869  he  arrived 
m   Vermillion  and   with   the  interests  and   upbuilding   oi    the  city   he  was   thereafter  closely 

associated   to  the  time  ol    his  demise,      lie  stalled   in  business   life  there  as  "li the   partners 

in  the  firm  ot    M.  II.  my.  Thompson  &   Lewis.    There  were  changes  in  partnership  fr time 

I,,    t until    al t     Is,:,,    when    the    firm    of    Ionian.   Thompson    &    Company    was    formed    and 

-,,  continued  i-i  more  than  two  decades.  In  this  Mr.  Lewis  was  a  partner,  as  he  was  in  the 
in,, i  ,,i  Thompson  &  Lewis,  lie  won  lor  himself  a  prominent  position  in  commercial  circles 
ami  an  equally  creditable  place  among  the  financiers  oi  the  slate     Upon  the  organization  of 


\l  \i;T!N  J.  LEWIS 


THE  NEW  York" 
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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  91 

the  First  National  Bank  of  Vermillion  he  was  chosen  its  cashier  and  his  ability,  enterprise 
and  well  defined  and  carefully  executed  plans  were  among  the  most  salient  factors  in  its 
success.  He  aided  in  establishing  and  conducting  the  bank  upon  a  safe  basis,  in  which  pro- 
gressiveness  was  tempered  by  a  wise  conservatism  that  brought  protection  to  the  depositors 
yet  did  not  impede  the  growth  of  the  institution.  The  business  integrity  of  Mr.  Lewis  was 
ever  above  question.  All  recognized  the  honesty  of  his  methods  and  knew  that  he  would 
far  rather  sutler  loss  than  cause  another  to  lose  a  cent  through  any  act  of  his.  Moreover, 
he  was  always  willing  to  extend  a  helping  hand  to  those  who  were  attempting  to  gain  a 
foothold  in  the  business  world  and  lie  aided  many  another  by  substantial  assistance  and  by 
wise  counsel. 

One  of  the  most  pleasing  chapters  in  tin1  life  history  of  Mr.  Lewis  was  his  devotion  to 
his  parents.  Thirteen  years  prior  to  his  death  he  erected  an  attractive  residence  in  Ver- 
million and  sent  lor  his  father  and  mother  to  join  him  in  his  South  Dakota  home.  They  did 
so  and  he  put  forth  every  possible  effort  to  promote  their  comfort  and  happiness  up  to  the 
time  when  he  was  called  from  this  life.  He  also  had  three  sisters,  Mrs.  D.  M.  Inman,  Mrs. 
M.  D.  Thompson  and  Mrs.  R.  A.  Morgan,  to  whom  he  was  equally  devoted  and  loyal. 

The  root  of  his  conduct  and  of  his  relations  with  all  of  his  fellowmen  was  found  in  his 
religious  faith.  When  twenty  years  of  age  he  made  public  profession  of  his  belief  in  Chris- 
tianity, but  waited  for  three  years  to  be  baptized  in  the  church  in  order  that  his  sisters 
might  receive  the  ordinance  with  him.  He  remained  thereafter  a  most  earnest,  upright, 
conscientious  Christian,  who  ever  felt  that  he  was  but  a  steward  into  whose  charge  was  given 
the  things  of  this  life,  and  he  rendered  a  just  account  for  all  that  came  to  him.  He  gave 
freely,  generously  and  liberally  of  his  means  to  the  support  of  the  First  Baptist  church  of 
Vermillion  ami  it  was  largely  due  to  his  efforts  that  the  line  house  of  worship  was  erected. 
He  long  served  as  one  of  the  deacons  in  the  church  and  as  superintendent  of  the  Sunday 
school,  taking  a  most  active  part  in  the  organization  of  the  school  and  <  1  ■  p i 1 1 u  everything  in 
his  power  to  make  it  a  potent  influence  for  good  in  the  lives  of  the  young,  believing  firmly 
in  the  proverb  of  King  Solomon:  "Train  a  child  up  in  the  way  he  should  go  and  when  he  is 
old  he  will  not  depart  therefrom."  He  was  especially  interested  in  oig-ani/ing  the  Young 
People's  Union  and  the  Junior  Society  of  the  church,  and  he  loved  to  aid  and  encourage  tin.' 
young  people  in  their  work.  To  them  lie  was  constantly  extending  a  helping  hand  or 
speaking  an  encouraging  word,  and  he  assisted  many  in  their  efforts  to  discriminate  between 
that  which  is  worth  while  in  life  and  that  which  is  nonessential.  He  believed  in  and  sup- 
ported all  those  agencies  which  work  for  the  betterment  of  tin-  individual  and  lor  the 
advancement  of  civilization,  and  as  a  citizen  of  the  community  in  which  he  lived  he  did 
much  to  further  public  progress.  He  was  especially  interested  in  the  University  of  South 
Dakota  and  his  generous  gifts  aided  in  its  establishment  and  in  its  later  rebuilding.  He 
manifested  the  same  spirit  toward  Sioux  Falls  College,  and  one  of  the  practical  phases  of 
his  interest  in  education  was  the  entertainment  which  he  extended  in  his  own  home  to  young 
men  eager  for  an  education  but  with  limited  means,  lie  helped  them  not  only  to  enjoy  the 
pleasures  of  home  life  in  this  way,  but  also  shielded  them  from  many  temptations.     In  large 

measure  he   regarded   the   | r  as  his  especial  charge  and   to  him  might  be  properly  applied 

the  stanza  which  Oliver  Wendell  Holmes  wrote  on  one  of  his  classmates,  who  fifty  years  after 
their  graduation  was  a  noted  philanthropist: 

"You  see  that  boy  laughing,  yon   think  he's  all  fun; 
Hut    the  angels  laugh,  too.  at  the  good   he  has  done. 
The  children   laugh  loud  as  they  troop  to  his  call, 
But  the  poor  man  that  knows  him  laughs  loudest  of  all." 

"n  tin-  8th  of  June,  1895,  Mr.  Lewis,  accompanied  by  his  nephew.  Captain  Orville  \V. 
Thompson,  and  Edward  A.  Qfford,  left  Vermillion  for  a  torn-  of  the  old  world.  They  yisited 
many  points  of  modern  and  historic  interest  ami  after  about  thirteen  months  of  travel  sailed 
again  for  America.  At  New  York,  where  Mr.  kiwis  paused  lor  a  few  days  to  visit  relatives. 
he  became  ill  ami  death  called  him  on  the  20th  of  June,  1896.  His  remains  were  taken  back 
to  Vermillion  for  interment.  On  that  occasion  one  of  the  local  papers  wrote:  "Martin  .1. 
Lewis  died  a-  he  had  lived — peacefully,  blissfully,  triumphantly.  And  as  he  wished,  expressed 
across  the  w  id run,  he  has  been   laid  at  rest   by  tender  hands  in   the   hoi ■emctery.      The 


92  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

horae-c bag  came  at   last,  0  friend  and  brother,  and  a  royal  tribute  it  was  to  thy  virtues." 

The  funeral  was  made  a  memorial  service  and  was  probably  attended  by  the  largest  con- 
course  of  people  thai  has  evei  gathered  on  such  an  occasion  in  Vermillion.  We  again  quote 
from  a  local  paper,  which  said 

"And  so  the  strong  man,  the  good  man,  the  true  and  tender  and  pure-hearted  citizen, 
the  <  hristian  gentleman,  lias  gone  out  from  our  midst.  He  went  as  one  who  had  fought  the 
good  tight  and  kept  the  laiili.  a  \ietor,  one  who  could  look  up  and  beyond  the  hills  of  earth 
into  heaven's  windows  and  see  and  hear  the  reception  there  awaiting  him.  Long  will  he  be 
missed  and  mourned  and  the  memory  of  his  life  will  be  a  better  tribute  than  any  pen  can 
portray.  .Martin  J.  law  is  lived  a  life  of  irreproachable  character;  he  was  sincere,  devoted, 
public-spirited,  generous;  he  builded  for  others'  benefit;  he  was  the  firm  friend  of  education 
and  religion,  and  contributed  greatly  for  the  advance  of  each;  he  was  honest  in  purpose. 
I  haracters  like  his  will  ever  stand  the  test  of  time  and  circumstance." 

There  was  no  one  held  in  higher  esteem,  more  sincerely  honored  or  deeply  loved  in 
Vermillion  than  Martin  J.  Lewis.  He  had  enjoyed  the  success  that  brings  intellectual  liberty, 
making  him  a  citizen  of  the  wider  world  of  thought  and  knowledge,  and  as  he  studied  and 
considered  the  conditions,  questions  and  problems  of  the  day,  be  came  to  know  and  realize 
that  character  building  is  worth  more  than  all  else,  and  he  not  only  strove  that  his  own  life 
should  measure  up  to  high  standards,  but  put  forth  most  earnest  efforts  to  encourage  and 
aid  others,  especially  the  young,  to  see  and  do  the  right.  Such  careers  are  too  near  us  now 
for  their  significance  to  be  appraised  at  its  true  value,  but  the  future  will  be  able  to  trace 
the  tremendous  effect  of  their  labors  upon  society  and  the  institutions  of  their  times.  Such 
a  spirit  can  never  be  lost  to  the  world  and  must  have  stepped  into  a  greater,  more  beautiful 
life  when  the  door  closed  upon  him  and  shut  him  from  mortal  vision,  but  such  a  friend,  so 
deal',  so  loyal,  so  great-hearted,  can  never  be  replaced  to  those  who  were  his  associates. 


MARWOOD  R.  BASKERVILLE. 

Marwood  R.  Baskerville,  residing  in  Watertown,  has  gained  for  himself  an  enviable  posi- 
tion in  business  circles  through  the  possession  of  the  qualities  of  industry,  initiative  and 
integrity.  He  has  been  identified  with  various  enterprises  and  business  concerns  which  have 
contributed  largely  to  the  upbuilding  of  the  city  and  he  is  now  the  president  of  the  Water- 
town  (!as  &  Light  Company.  His  birth  occurred  in  Delaware  county,  Iowa,  on  the  16th  of 
duly.  L861,  his  parents  being  the  Lev.  dub  and  Grace  (Caldwell)  Baskerville,  both  of  whom 
were  natives  of  Devonshire,  England,  where  they  were  reared  and  married.  About  1848 
they  came  to  America,  making  their  way  at  once  to  Delaware  county.  Iowa,  where  they 
settled   upon   a    farm,  the   father  there  engaging  in   agricultural  pursuits   for  a   long  period. 

He  was  als 'darned  minister  of  the  United  Brethren  church  and  occasionally  filled  the 

pulpit  for  other  ministers,  but  never  held  any  regular  pastorate  alter  coming  to  this  country. 
Mi-  died  in  Delaware  count}  at  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-four  years,  while  his  wife  passed 
away  at  the  age  of  eighty-two  years. 

Marwood   R,   Baskerville  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof,  with  the  usual  experiences 

of  the  farm  lad.     His  early  education  was  obtained  in  the  public  and  high  scl Is  of  Earl- 

ville,  Iowa,  and  later  he  attended  the  Western  College  of  Cedar  Rapids  and  Epworth  Sem- 
inary at  Epworth,  Iowa.  He  also  pursued  a  commercial  course  in  Bayless  Business  College 
at  Dubuque  and  following  the  completion  of  his  student  days  he  Secured  a  position  as  book- 
Keeper   in   the   Chamberlain    Plow    Works   at    Dubuque,   in    which   capacity   he  continued   for 

three    years   or    n lie    next    went    tn    Winona,    Minnesota,   as    business    manager    of    the 

Winona    Plow   Company   I  acted    in   thai    capacity    For  three   years.     On   the    1st   of  May, 

Iss.s.   he   arrived    in    Watertown    and    has   since    been   closely    and    prominently    connected    with 

the  con anal  and   industrial  development   and   upbuilding  of  the  city.     He  established  an 

implement  business  soon  alter  his  ani\al  and  has  since  been  prominently  identified  with 
that  line,  building  up  a  trade  of  large  and  gratifying  proportions.  His  business  methods 
arc  thoroughly  reliable,  his  energy  unfaltering  and  his  initiative  lias  carried  him  beyond  a 
po:nl  where  a  less  venturesome  man  would  go.  In  all  things,  however,  his  actions  have 
been    guided    by   sound   judgment   and   a    keen    sagacity    that    lias   permitted   no   false   steps. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  93 

In  1907  In'  was  the  principal  Eactor  in  the  organization  of  the  Baskerville  &  Rowe  Wholesale 

Grocery  Company,  which  opened  its  d a  for  business  on  the  1st  of  January,  1908.     For  five 

years  Mr.  Baskerville  remained  as  president  of  the  company,  which  in  1913  sold  out  to  the 
Winston  &  Griffin  Company,  Mr.  Baskerville  then  severing  Ins  connection  with  the  business. 
In  1906  lie  "as  one  of  four  who  organized  the  Watertown  Gas  &  Light  Company,  which 
was  incorporated  and  which  owns  and  controls  the  gas  system  of  the  city.     He  is  president 

of  thai   i pany  and  is  also  a  stockholder  and  director  of  the  Citizens  National  Bank.       In 

connection  with  his  sale  of  farm  implements  he  does  an  extensive  business  in  the  sale  of 
automobiles.     He  is  today  one  of  the  prosperous  residents  of  Watertown  and  what  he  has 

ace plished   represents  the  fit  utilization  of  the  innate  powers  and  business  talents  which 

are  his.  In  addition  to  his  other  interests  he  is  a  heavy  investor  in  farm  lands  in  Codington 
county. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Baskerville  lias  long  been  a  stalwart  republican  and  for  a 
number  of  years  he  has  been  recognized  as  one  of  the  dominant  factors  in  slurping  the  policy 
of  the  party  in  this  locality.  While  never  Beeking  public  office,  he  has  worked  untiringly 
for  Ins  friends  and  for  the  adoption  of  party  principles  and  he  has  served  as  a  member  of 
the  republican  state  central  committee  and  as  chairman  of  the  county  central  committee  at 
different  times.  In  fact,  his  opinions  carry  great  weight  in  the  councils  of  his  party  and  he 
enjoys  a  state  wide  reputation  in  connection  with  his  political  activity.  While  he  has  never 
been  an  aspirant  for  office,  his  fellow  townsmen  have  urged  upon  him  the  duty  of  serving 
them  in  public  positions  and  for  two  terms,  beginning  in  1904,  he  was  mayor  of  Watertown. 
His  administration  was  most  businesslike  and  utility  and  progress  were  the  dominant  fea- 
tures of  his  official  record. 

On  the  28th  of  November,  1895,  Mr.  Baskerville  wedded  Miss  Harriett  Lord  Fahnestock, 
of  Watertown,  a  native  of  Gettysburg,  Pennsylvania,  who  in  1887  came  to  this  state  with 
her  lather.  Henry  Fahnestock,  who  is  now  deceased  but  for  some  years  was  widely  and 
favorably  known  among  the  business  men  of  the  city.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Baskerville  have 
been    born   two   children,   Henry  Marwood  and   Walter   Gregory. 

In  fraternal  circles  Mr.  Baskerville  is  well  known,  holding  membership  in  Watertown 
Lodge,  No.  838.  B.  P.  O.  E.,  of  which  he  has  served  as  exalted  ruler.  He  was  the  principal 
factor  in  bringing  about  the  erection  of  the  lodge  building  in  1908,  Watertown  now  having 
one  of  the  finest  Elks  homes  of  the  state.  In  recognition  of  his  part  in  this  undertaking 
Mr.  Baskerville  was  elected  a  life  member  of  the  lodge  and  presented  with  a  beautiful  gold 
card  of  life  membership.  In  Masonry  he  is  equally  prominent,  belonging  to  Kampeska  Lodge, 
No.  13.  A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  Watertown  Chapter,  No.  12,  R.  A.  M. ;  Watertown  Commandery, 
No.  7,  K.  T.;  Watertown  Consistory.  A.  &  A.  S.  P..;  and  Yelduz  Temple,  A.  A.  O.  N.  M.  S., 
of  Aberdeen.  He  also  has  membership  in  Trishocotyn  Lodge,  No.  17,  K.  P.,  in  the  Min- 
neapolis Athletic  Club  and  the  Watertown  Country  Club — connections  which  indicate  his 
social  nature,  while  his  geniality  and  cordiality  have  made  him  popular  in  those  organiza- 
tions. In  the  midst  of  a  most  active  and  busy  life  Mr.  Baskerville  has  never  neglected  his 
religious  duties  and  he  and  his  wife  are  valued  and  zealous  members  of  the  Episcopal  church. 
For  the  past  three  years  he  has  served  as  superintendent  of  its  Sunday  school.  His  posi- 
tion is  established  by  the  consensus  of  public  opinion,  which  places  him  in  the  foremost 
rank  among  the  business  men  and  citizens  of   Watertown. 


JOHN  T.  HEFFRON. 


John  T.  Heffron,  of  Deadwood,  is  a  native  son  of  that  city,  bom  on  the  28th  of  August, 
1882.  His  parents  were  Michael  and  Mary  J.  (Manning)  Heffron,  natives  of  Ireland  and 
Highland,  Iowa  county,  Wisconsin,  respectively.  The  father  came  to  this  country  when 
but  thirteen  years  of  age  and  lived  in  ninny  parts  of  the  west,  being  a  pioneer  of  Utah, 
California,  Montana  and  Colorado  as  well  as  of  South  Dakota.  He  arrived  in  Deadwood 
in  1876,  making  his  way  thither  from  Montana  and  driving  an  ox  team.  He  prospected  in 
the  Black  Hills  and  was  one  of  the  discoverers  of  the  <  aledonia  mine,  now  a  part  of  the 
famous  Homestake  mine.  He  also  discovered  other  valuable  mines  in  the  vicinity  of  Dead- 
wood    and    engaged    iii    mining    for    ninny    year--    after    his    arrival    in    the    Black    Hills,    but 


94  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

i>  now  living  retired.  Ili>  marriage  occurred  in  Deadwood  in  1878  and  be  has  four  chil- 
dren, all  born   there,  oi    \\ I the  Bubjecf   of  this  review   is  the  oldest.     The  others  are  in 

order  oi  birth:  .1 s,  who  resides  in  liis  native  city  and  is  engaged  in  the  abstract  business; 

William  i.  ,  likewise  a  resident  oi  Deadwood  and  connected  with  the  Deadwood  Opera  House; 
and  David  I'.,  an  operator  in  the  Deadwood    Theater. 

John   T.   Hellion   attended   St.    Martin's  Academy    for   four  years  and   later   was  a   student 

iii    the    Deadw I    public    schools,  graduating    in    1901    from   the   high   school.     In    L902    he 

attended  the   law   depart nl   of  the   University  of  Wisconsin  and  in    1905  entered  the  law 

school  at  Vermillion,  finishing  a  three  years'  course  in  1907.  Before  taking  the  law  course 
he  had  been  lor  a  number  of  years  engaged  in  the  newspaper  business,  his  connection 
therewith  beginning  when  he  was  but  a  hoy  of  thirteen,  at  which  time  he  was  employed 
in  the  office  of  \\  .  II.  Bonham  as  printer's  devil,  lie  continued  in  that  office  on  the  paper 
route  for  four  and  one  half  years  and  displayed  such  business  ability  that  lie  was  for  part 
of  the  time  circulation  manager  on  the  Independent.  He  remained  with  that  paper  until 
it  went  out  of  existence  and  during  the  latter  part  of  his  connection  therewith  was  city 
editor  lie  later  became  city  editor  of  the  Evening  News,  which  was  established  about  that 
time,   ami   remained    with    it    until    it,   too,   ceased  to   exist,  after   which   he   became  city   editor 

of  the   Pioneer  Ti -.  and   for  a  time  held  the  same  position  on  the  Rapid  Journal  and  the 

Lead  (all.  lie  completed  his  law  course  in  1!)(1T  and  in  .Inly  of  that  year  was  admitted 
to  the  bar,  since  which  time  he  lias  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his  profession,  lie  was 
elected  states  attorney  in  L909  and  was  reelected  in  1911,  thus  serving  two  terms  in  that 
Office.  lie  holds  the  record  of  states  attorneys  of  South  Dakota  for  convictions,  having  in 
the  last  two  years  secured  conviction  in  seventy-live  out  of  seventy-six  eases  tried  in  the 
circuit  court.  The  first  two  years  his  record  was  twenty-six  convictions  out  of  thirty-three 
cases  tried  in  the  circuit  court.  During  the  strike  his  mettle  was  Beverely  tested  as  he  was 
at  the  time  states  attorney,  but  he  discharged  the  duties  of  his  office  without  fear  or 
favor,  lie  is  in  partnership  in  private  practice  with  Robert  C.  Hayes,  in  whose  office  he 
studied  law  before  attending  law  school.  Air.  Hellion  devotes  his  entire  time  to  his 
profession  mid  has  made  lor  himself  an  enviable  reputation  as  an  attorney  of  integrity, 
industry    and    ability.      His    clientage    is    already     important    and     is    growing    rapidly    and 

altl gh    lie    has    ace plished    much    his    friends    prophesy    for    him    a    still    more    successful 

future. 

Mr.  Ib-Hron  was  married  on  the  6th  of  February,  1909,  to  Miss  Mabel  A.  Swanson,  who 
was  born  at    Sergeant    Bluff.   Iowa,  a  daughter  of  Charles  A.  and   Mary   Swanson.       The   lather 

was    an    engineer    and     was    killed     whil hit  v.      The     mother    still     resides    at     Sergeant 

Bluff.  Mr.  and  Mis.  Hellion  have  two  children,  Mary  Florence  and  Eleanor  Ann,  both  at 
home. 

Mr.  Ileilron  is  a  member  of  the  Roman  Catholic  church  and  in  politics  is  a  democrat. 
Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  local  lodge  of  Elks,  in  which  he  is  chaplain,  to  the  Owls,  the 
Red    Men.   the    Knights   of    Columbus    and    the    Society    of    Black    Hills    Pioneers.     He    also 

belongs   to   the    Deadw I   tire  department.     Mr.    Eeffron    has   lived    in    Deadwood    his  entire 

hie  and  his  fellow   citizens,  who  have  had  such  an  excellent  opportunity  to  accurately  judge 

him.   consider   him   a    young    n   of    more   than   ordinary   ability   and    also   of    unquestioned 

integi  ii  j    and  oi   great   public  spii  it . 


FREDERICK   A.  SPAFFORD,  M.   D. 
Dr.  I-'.  A.  Spafford,  active  as  a   representative  of  (In-  medical  profession   in   Flandreau,  is 

today    the   oldest    physician    of    that    City,    inasmuch    as    others    who    wen'    located    there   at,    the 

time  of  hi-  arrival  have  all  passed  away  or  gone  to  other  scenes  of  activity.  His  success 
from   the   beginning   was  assured   because  of  the  thoroughness  of  his  preparatory  work  and 

because  of  his   wide   reading   in    later  years,  keeping   him    in    touch    with   the  advai 1   thought 

of  tie-  profession,  lb-  was  born  in  Ludlow,  Vermont,  on  the  13th  of  October,  1855,  and  is 
a  son  of  Aha  M.  ami  Mary  (Angier)  Spall'ord.  the  former  a  contractor  and  builder,  but  both 
now  deceased. 


1)1;.    FREDERN  K   A.  SPAFFORD 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  97 

Dr.  Stafford  supplemented  his  public-school  and  academic  education  by  a  medical  course 
at  Dartmouth  College  and  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1S7U.  He  has  since  taken  post- 
graduate courses  in  New  York,  Berlin  and  Edinburgh.  Before  his  graduation  from  Dart- 
mouth, however,  he  went  to  Raleigh,  North  Carolina,  in  1S77  and  there  spent  three  years 
teaching  Latin  and  Greek  in  Shaw  University.  He  then  resumed  the  study  of  medicine  but 
was  later  made  lecturer  in  the  medical  department  of  Shaw  University,  serving  in  that 
capacity  for  one  year.  For  a  time  he  was  also  professor  of  anatomy  and  chemistry  in  the 
Leonard  Medical  College  at  Raleigh,  North  Carolina. 

Dr.  Spatl'ord  arrived  in  South  Dakota  in  1884  and  opened  an  office  for  practice  in 
Flandreau,  where  he  has  since  remained,  covering  a  period  of  three  decades.  He  is  most 
widely  and  favorably  known  throughout  the  state,  ranking  very  high  in  his  profession. 
His  wide  study  and  broad  experience  have  gained  him  knowledge  that  makes  his  opinions 
largely  accepted  as  standard  by  other  representatives  of  the  profession  here.  His  standing 
is  furthermore  attested  in  the  fact  that  he  was  twice  honored  with  election  to  the  presidency 
of  the  state  medical  society  in  1898  and  1914.  He  is  a  fellow  of  the  American  College  of 
Surgeons;  is  likewise  a  member  of  the  Sioux  Valley  Medical  Association,  the  Sioux  Falls 
District  Medical  Association;  and  is  a  fellow  of  the  American  Medical  Association  and  the 
Anglo-America  n    .Medical  Society,  of  Berlin. 

In  1881  Dr.  Spafford  was  married  to  Miss  Hattie  E.  A.  Davis,  of  Boston,  Massachusetts, 
a  daughter  of  Thomas  P.  Davis,  and  they  have  one  daughter,  Lillian  W,  now  Mrs.  W.  L. 
Rolfe.  Dr.  Spafford  is  of  the  Baptist  faith,  while  his  wife  holds  membership  in  the  Episcopal 
church.  He  indorses  the  democratic  principles  in  exercising  his  right  of  franchise  and  his 
fraternal  relations  are  with  the  Masons,  the  Elks  and  the  Odd  Fellows.  He  is  now  past  grand 
commander  of  the  state  in  Masonry  and  holds  high  rank  in  that  order. 

Many  public  projects  have  benefited  by  his  cooperation  and  public  spirit.  He  has  been 
president  of  the  board  of  regents  of  the  State  University  and  has  been  a  member  of  that 
board  for  twelve  years.  At  present  he  is  lecturer  on  medical  jurisprudence  at  the  South  Dakota 
State  University  College  of  Law.  He  has  probably  the  finest  library,  both  medical  and  other- 
wise, in  the  state.  He  has  acted  as  president  of  the  Flandreau  school  board  for  twenty-seven 
years  and  the  present  excellent  school  system  of  the  city  is  attributable-  in  no  small  measure  to 
his  efforts.  He  has  also  been  a  member  of  the  local  board  of  health  for  a  number  of  years 
and  he  stands  for  advancement  and  progress  along  all  lines.  He  finds  rest  and  recreation  in 
travel  and  in  fishing.  He  is  a  man  of  high  purpose  and  lofty  ideals,  who  has  used  liis  talents 
wisely  and  well  and  improved  his  opportunities  to  the  benefit  and  betterment  of  his- fellow- 
men  and  of  his  city  and  state. 


JUDGE  JAMES  ALFRED  COl'ELAND. 

Judge  James  Alfred  Copeland,  of  Clay  county,  was  born  in  Winnebago  count}',  Illinois, 
September  21,  1852,  a  son  of  Alfred  William  and  Hannah  (Brewster)  Copeland,  the  latter  a 
descendant  of  Elder  Brewster,  who  came  over  in  the  Mayflower.  The  father  \\:i^  of  Scotch- 
Irish  descent,  although  members  of  the  family  have  lived  in  this  country  for  many  genera- 
tion^    lb-   was   a    farmer   by   occupation   and   was   well   known    in   his   locality,   his   demise, 

which  occurred   in    L876,  being   th :casion  of  sincere  regret.     His  widow  survived   for  only 

a  ('■»  years.  They  were  the  parents  of  three  children.  George,  who  when  last  heard  from 
was  living  in  the  mountains  of  California  and  was  a  great  hunter,  was  for  several  years 
United  States  commissioner  at  Tobacco,  .Montana.  Caroline,  the  only  daughter,  is  deceased. 
The  subject    of   tins    review   is  the  youngest   of   the    family. 

Judge  Copeland  grew  to  manhood  upon  his  father's  farm  and  attended  the  district  school 
until  lie  was  sixteen  years  of  age.  He  then  entered  U'heaton  College  at  Wheaton,  Illinois, 
and  remained  a  student  in  that  institution  for  I  wo  years.  He  then  returned  to  the  home- 
stead and  following  his  father's  death  engaged  in  buying  stock  for  one  season.  He  then 
went  to  Fairmont,  Nebraska,  and  for  two  yeai  -  farmed  there,  cultivating  land  which  he  hail 
purchased  with  money  that  he  had  earned.  From  Nebraska  he  returned  to  Iowa  and  engaged 
in  the  stock  business  for  two  years,  after  which  he  removed  to  Dakota  territory  and  entered 
the  real-estate  field   in  Vermillion,  dealing  in  realty   for  three  years.     He  then   entered   the 

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employ  of  a  machine  company,  maintaining  his  connection  with  that  concern  for  seven  yeai 
During  thai  time  lie  studied  law  and  in  1890  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  South  Da  - 
M'  '..!•.  he  held  his  position  with  the  machine  company  for  some  time  after  his  admission 
tn  the  practice  of  law.  After  following  1 1 1  —  profession  for  a  time  he  was  elected  clerk  of  the 
court  "i  i  laj  countj  and  faithfully  discharged  the  duties  of  thai  office  during  a  term  of 
lour  years.  At  the  end  of  thai  time  he  resumed  the  practice  of  law  and  two  years  later 
wa  elected  countj  judge,  which  office  he  lias  held  ever  since,  with  the  exception  of  two 
yeai  .  during  which  time  lie  svas  engaged  in  private  practice.  The  county  judge  has  probate 
and  limited  civil  and  criminal  jurisdiction.  Judge  Copeland  is  well  fitted  for  the  bench  as 
In-  adds  to  the  necessary  legal  training  and  experience  an  openness  of  mind  and  fine  sense 
of  justice  thai  enables  him  to  make  the  impartiality  of  the  bench  a  fact  and  not  merely  a 
theory. 

Judge  Copeland  married  Miss  Estella  E.  Hays,  a  native  of  Illinois,  who,  however,  was 
taken  by  her  parents  t < >  Sioux  Falls,  Smith  Dakota,  when  that  region  was  just  being  opened 
up  by  white  settlers.  The  marriage  of  Judge  and  Mrs.  Copeland  was  celebrated  at  Rock- 
ford,  Illinois,  on  the  27th  of  December,  1880,  and  they  have  had  eight  children:  day  \V., 
whii  died  in  infancy;  Flora  K..  the  wife  of  LeRoy  Cowles,  a  farmer  of  Hamburg,  Iowa; 
\\  infield  0.,  a  painter  residing  in  Vermillion,  South  Dakota:  Nettie  and  Jamie,  both  deceased; 
Laurel  If.,  an  expert  produce  man.  who  is  --till  living  at  home;  and  Doris  and  Susan,  who 
are  high-school  students. 

Judge  Copeland  is  a  republican  and  his  religious  affiliation  is  with  the  Baptist  church. 
He  is  widely  known  in  local  Masonic  circles,  being  a  member  of  the  blue  lodge,  chapter,  com- 
mandery  and  the  Eastern  Star.  He  has  held  offices  in  the  bodies  of  which  he  is  a  member 
and  in  twenty  out  of  the  last  twenty-one  years  lias  been  in  office.  His  connection  with  the 
Masonic  fraternity  extends  over  three  decades,  as  he  was  taken  into  the  older  in  1SS4.  He  is 
the  author  of  an  authoritative  and  excellently  written  history  of  Incense  Lodge.  No.  2,  A.  F.  & 
A.  M.,  and  in  many  ways  has  done  much  for  the  good  of  the  order.  He  is  also  a  member 
of  the  .Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  has  been  clerk  of  the  local  lodge  for  seven  or  eight 
years.  The  record  of  Judge  Copeland  as  a  man  and  jurist  is  one  that  will  bear  the  closest 
investigation  and  scrutiny,  as  he  has  in  all  of  life's  relations  been  guided  by  high  ethical 
principles. 


FRANK  RISLlXi;. 


The  story  of  pioneer  life  in  South  Dakota  and  the  west  is  familiar  to  Frank  Risling, 
lor  he  lias  experienced  the  hardships  and  privations  incident  to  life  on  the  frontier  and  also 
know-  the  pleasures  of  close  comradeship  which  is  fostered  when  men  are  isolated  from  the 
greal  majority  of  their  fellows.  The  tales  of  fiction  present  no  more  thrilling  stories  than 
the  experiences  of  the  frontiersman.  , 

frank  Risling  was  born  on  the  old  homestead  "n  section  8,  Yankton  precinct,  in  Yank- 
ton county,  June  5,   1869.     His   father,   Philip  Henry  Risling,  had  come  to  South    Dakota    in 

.lime.    1862,    and    found    work    in    Bon    II me    county,    where    he    was    employed    through    the 

sun r.      hi   (lie    fall   he  went    to  Yankton,  where  had  been   budded   a    stockade   for   protection 

of  the  settlers  from   Indian  attack,  tor  the  red  men  were  frequently  quite  hostile,  resenting 

tl ncroachmenl   of  the  white  race  upon  their  hunting  grounds,     In  the  fall  of   1862   Philip 

II.  Risling  secured  the  farm  upon  which  his  son  now  resides,  lie  purchased  a  relinquishment 
and   filed   under   the   homestead   law   and   afterwards   took    a    preemption   claim    near    Volin. 

1.1 1 '  ■  i     he    i rased    his    holdings    by    securing    another    place    north    of    Mission    Hill        lie   was 

horn  in  Bedford  county,  Pennsylvania,  and  there  learned  the  weaver's  trade.  When  his 
father  purchased  woolen  mill-  he  look  charge  of  them  and  remained  in  thai  section  of  the 
country  until  -mne  years  aftei  lie  had  attained  hi-  majority.  Removing  to  the  west,  he 
mill-  In-  w  .i  i  to  tmt  Dodge,  fowa.  and  there  made  his  hrailipia  iters  while  seeking  a  place 
to  locale.  lie  afterward  went  with  a  party  to  Spirit  Lake,  where  he  secured  land  that  is 
nov  within  the  city  limit-,  lie  built  on  low  ground  and  suffered  severely  with  lever  and 
ague  Hi-  health  became  so  impaired  that  he  decided  to  join  his  family  in  Fori  Dodge  and. 
a-  he  could  nol  secure  a   team  to  drive,  In-  had  to  walk  two  hundred  miles.     A  friend  by  the 


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name  of  Matherson  remarked,  "I'll  never  see  you  again."  Mr.  Risling  replied,  however,  "I 
will  see  you,"  which  lie  did,  for  on  his  return  he  helped  to  bury  his  friend.  The  little  colony 
i.i  Spirit  Lake  was  wiped  out  by  the  Indians,  and  hail  nut  -Mr.  Risling  gone  back  to  Fort 
Dodge,  lie  too  would  have  been  a  victim  of  the  massacre.  Continuing  to  sutler  from  malaria, 
he  at  length  abandoned  his  farm  and,  as  previously  stated,  eame  to  Dakota  territory  in 
June,  L862.  Here  the  family  experienced  all  of  the  hardships  and  privations  incident  to 
set  I  lenient  upon  the  frontier  and  bore  a  helpful  part  in  the  work  of  general  development 
and  improvement  leading  to  the  present-day  progress  and  prosperity  of  the  county.  Philip 
II.  Risling  was  united  in  marriage  to  .Miss  Elmira  Oldham,  also  a  native  of  Pennsylvania. 
He  died  in  the  year  1893,  at  the  age  of  sixty-eight,  while  his  wife  survived  until  March  1:;, 
1913.  Of  their  ten  children  the  live  eldest  -Truman,  Loretta,  Mary,  Florence  and  Juliette, 
are  all  now  deceased.  Those  living  are:  George,  who  resides  upon  a  farm  near  Mission  Hill; 
Frank,  living  upon  the  old  homestead;  Nellie,  who  makes  her  home  with  her  brother  Frank; 
Dan.  who  also  occupies  a  part  of  the  old  homestead:  and  Lueinda.  the  wife  of  William 
Halt-,  of  St.   Helena.   Nebraska. 

Horn  upon  the  old  homestead  farm.  Frank  Risling  there  remained  until  1892,  when  lie 
tiled  on  a  claim  in  Lyman  county,  where  he  resided  for  about  thirteen  years.  He  then 
returned  home  ami  has  since  had  charge  oi  the  farm,  caring  lor  his  mother  until  her  demise. 
He  was  born  in  a  log  house  such  as  was  common  in  those  early  days,  for  the  family  lived 
near  enough    the   timber   to  obtain   the   necessary   logs   with    which   to   build.      The    family    has 

underg very  experience  of  pioneer  life  in  the  west.     At  Spirit  Lake  they  were  at  times 

compelled  to  grind  wheat  and  corn  in  a  coffee  mill  in  order  to  secure  breadstuff's.  After 
coining  to  Dakota  the  grasshoppers  destroyed  their  crops  for  two  or  three  years  during  the 
'Tils,  and  during  the  flood  of  March  and  April.  1881,  the  water  covered  their  farm  and  stood 
five  feet  deep  above  the  floor  in  their  dwelling.  They  had  to  vacate  the  house  and  to  live 
for  two  weeks  with  the  Heller  family,  near-by  neighbors,  whose  home  stood  on  higher 
ground.  The  memorable  blizzard  of  January.  1S88,  found  most  of  the  men  of  the  family 
away  from  home,  the  father  and  his  son.  Frank  Risling,  working  in  the  timber,  while  another 
son  was  in  town  when  the  storm  broke,  but  all  made  their  way  home  through  the  blinding 
snow  in  safety.  Deer  and  antelope  wen-  plentiful  when  the  family  arrived  in  Dakota  in 
1862.  Timber  wolves  were  also  numerous  and  destructive  and  a  few  are  still  trapped  in 
the  timber  along  the  river.  "Within  the  remembrance  of  Frank  Risling  a  buffalo  was  killed 
in  the  Bohemian  settlement.  Indians  passed  up  and  down  the  river  during  his  boyhood  days 
and  at  times  begged  bread  but  never  stole.  His  father  always  fed  them,  never  turning 
anyone  away  from  his  door  hungry.  As  the  years  passed  on.  all  these  conditions  changed, 
giving  way  before  an  advancing  civilization  until  today  the  county  bears  semblance  to  any 
peaceful   farming  community  and  its  well  cultivated  fields  are  equal  to  those  found  in  other 

sections   of   the   country,    while    the    improve nts    upon    the    farms    are    monuments    to    the 

progressive  spirit  ami  prosperity  of  the  owners.  Frank  Risling  is  a  member  of  the  Odd 
Fellows  society  ami  in  politics  is  independent,  preferring  to  cast  his  ballot  as  his  judgment 
dictate-,  without  regard  to  party  affiliation.  He  i-  today  one  of  the  well  known  agriculturists 
of  Yankton  county  and  can  speak  with  authority  upon  many  phases  of   its  pioneer  history. 


WILLIAM  FRANKLIN   KELLER,  M.  D. 

Dr.  William  Franklin  Keller,  a  leading  ami  successful  representative  of  the  medical 
fraternity  of  South  Dakota,  has  practiced  continuously  lor  many  years  in  Sioux  Falls,  and 
has  also  acted  in  the  capacity  of  city  health  officer  since  1908.  His  birth  occurred  in 
Reimersburg,  Pennsylvania,  in  1866,  his  parents  being  William  and  Catharine  Keller.  In 
the  acquire nt  of  an  education,  he  attended  the  public  schools  of  his  native  town  and  also 

Ileilllel  SDUrg    College. 

After  completing  his  education  in  Pennsylvania,  he  came  west,  locating  in  Nebraska,  where 

he  followed  the  drug  business  until    L891    when  I ame'  to  South  Dakota,  making  his   I le 

in  Sioux  Falls.  In  1893  he  entered  the  University  of  Illinois  ami  received  the  degree  oi 
M.  H.  from  the  University  of  Nashville.  Tennessee,  in  1897.  Since  that  time  he  has  fol- 
lowed   the   practice   of  general   medicine   in    Minnehaha    county,   South    Dakota,   his   practice 


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100  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Laving  become  extrusive  ami  highly  successful.  He  has  served  two  sears,  1912-1914,  as 
physician  oi  Minnehaha  enmity  and  for  a  similar  period  lias  been  physician  of  the  state 
penal  and  ileal'  mute  institutions.  In  1908  lie  was  made  city  health  officer  of  Sioux  Falls, 
which  position  lie  still  holds,  ami  in  which  connection  his  labors  have  been  of  far- 
reaching  benefit  ami  recognized  value.  Dr.  Keller  is  a  member  of  the  Missouri  Valley 
Medical  Association,  also  the  South  Dakota  Medical  Association  and  the  Seventh  District, 
represents  Beveral  of  the  old  line  insurance  companies,  and  is  also  United  States  pension 
examiner  at  Sioux  Falls. 

In  1906,  at  Sioux  Kails.  Dr.  Keller  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Bertha  Stringham, 
a  daughter  of  \.  C.  Stringham.  His  political  allegiance  has  always  been  given  to  the 
democratic  party,  ami  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Episcopal  church.  Fraternally  he  is 
"identified  with  the  Masons,  having  attained  the  thirty -second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite 
and  also  belonging  to  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  is  popular  in  fraternal,  social  ami  profes- 
sional circles  of  his  adopted  city  ami  has  gained  recognition  as  one  of  its  leading  and 
representative   residents. 


HON.  ANDREW  .1.  LOCKHART. 

On  the  pages  of  South  Dakota's  history  the  name  of  the  Hon.  Andrew  J.  Lockhart  is 
written  large,  because  of  his  close  and  prominent  connection  with  the  upbuilding  and  develop- 
ment of  his  locality,  lie  has  also  figured  prominently  in  political  circles  as  a  leader  in 
republican  politics  and  has  been  a  member  of  the  state  senate.  He  makes  his  home  in 
(lear  Lake,  but  his  business  activities  cover  a  wide  territory,  as  he  is  the  president  of  the 
Eastern  Investment  Company  and  president  of  the  Bank  of  Clear  Lake,  the  Farmers  Exchange 
Bank  of  Toronto,  the  Exchange  Bank  of  Gary,  the  Altamont  State  Bank  of  Altamont  and 
t  he  State  Bank  of  Bemis. 

Mr.  Lockhart  has  always  been  a  resilient  of  the  middle  west,  bis  birth  having  occurred 
upon  a  farm  in  Columbia  county,  Wisconsin,  on  the  28th  of  March,  1863,  his  parents  being 
John  ami  Agnes  (Gray)  Lockhart.  They  were  born,  reared  and  married  in  Ayrshire,  Scotland, 
and  came  to  America  in  1849.  After  spending  eighteen  months  in  New  York,  they  removed 
to  Wisconsin,  where  their  remaining  days  were  passed.  The  father  devoted  his  life  to 
agricultural  pursuits. 

While  spending  his  youthful  days  under  the  parental  roof  Andrew  J.  Lockhart  attended 
the  public  schools  and  also  a  high  school  in  Wisconsin.  When  his  school  days  were  over  he 
entered  the  employ  id'  a  sewing  machine  company,  spending  a  short  time  in  thai  way  at 
Baraboo,  alter  which  he  went  to  Stevens  Point,  Wisconsin,  where  he  was  engaged  in  the 
same  business.  (In  the  1st  of  April.  1884,  he  removed  to  Brookings,  South  Dakota,  where  he 
was  employed  in  a  lumberyard,  ami  in  L884,  when  (dear  Lake  was  founded,  he  removed  to 
this  place  and  became  manager  of  a  lumberyard  in  the  new  town,  so  continuing  until  the 
following  May,  when  the  yard  of  which  he  had  charge  was  consolidated  with  another  business 
ami  thus  he  was  left   without,  a  position.    The  recognition  of  his  energy  and  ability,  however^ 

did  no!   leave  him  long  in  that  condition,  for  he  entered  tin iploy  of  an  elevator  company 

at  Watertown,  of  which  he  was  made  manager.  After  nine  months  then-  spent  he  returned  to 
(dear   Lake,  where  he  was  manager  of  an  elevator  for  a   year  and  then   entered  the  "lain  and 

agricultural    imp! cut    business    on     his    own    account.       In    order    to    do    this    he    burrowed 

capital  ;il  n  rate  of  thirty  si\  per  cent  interest,  payable  in  advance.  In  1889  he  took  up  the 
real-estate  business  hut  remained  in  the  grain  ami  implement  business  until  1894,  when  he 
became  manager  of  the  Eastern  Investment  Company,  with  offices  at  clear  Lake  although 
the  business  was  owned  by  people  of  Toronto,  Canada.  In  1898  Mr.  Lockhart  purchased 
Hun  -ck  in  the  business  ami  has  built  it.  up  to  its  present  proportions,  making  it  finan- 
cially the  largesl  and  strongest  real-estate  concern  in  South  Dakota.  Its  present  condition 
is  attributable  entirely  to  the  efforts  ami  energy  of  Mr.  Lockhart,  who  is  a  man  of  keen 
agacity,  sound   judgment   and   indefatigable  diligence.     Each   step  in   his  career  has  been  a 

,.[ bringing   him  a   broader  outlook  and  wider  opportunities,  ami   from  time  to  time 

I,,,  |laa  been  connected  with  other  interests  which  in  their  extent,  and  importance  place  him 
among  the  leading  financiers  of  the  state,    of  six  different  financial  concerns  he  is  the  presi- 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  103 

dent  and  the  banking  interests  of  his  section  of  the  state  have  largely  1 n  promoted  ami 

extended  through  his  efforts. 

On  the  31st  of  May,  1893,  Mr.  Loekhart  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Clara  M.  God- 
dard,  a  daughter  of  Joseph  C.  and  Agnes  (Hunter)  Goddard.  Hers  was  an  old-time  family 
that  arrived  in  Deuel  county  in  18T6,  settling  at  Goddard's  Lake,  where  the  father  secured 
sixty  acres  of  heavy  timber,  surrounded  by  water.  This  is  one  of  the  prettiest  spots  in  all 
South  Dakota.  Both  the  parents  have  now  passed  away  and  Mrs.  Loekhart  recently  pur- 
chased the  old  estate.  By  her  marriage  she  has  become  the  mother  of  four  children: 
Edith  M.,  Beatrice  Gray,  Fern  Irene  and  Florence  May. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Loekhart  hold  membership  in  the  Congregational  church  and  are  inter- 
ested in  upholding  and  promoting  the  moral  standards  of  the  community.  Mr.  Loekhart  is 
a  prominent  Mason,  having  taken  the  degrees  of  the  York  Bite  and  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He 
also  has  membership  with  the  Elks  and  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  His  political 
allegiance  is  given  the  republican  party  and  in  early  days  he  served  as  county  commissioner 
to  fill  a  vacancy  and  he  was  mayor  of  Clear  Lake  as  long  as  he  would  consent  to  accept 
the  oflice.  He  has  thus  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  upon  the  history  of  the  city,  its 
upbuilding  and  development.  In  1909  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  state  senate  and 
made  such  an  excellent  record  during  his  first  term  that  in  1911  he  was  reelected.  During 
the  second  term  he  was  chosen  president  pro  tcm  without  opposition,  a  fact  which  indicates 
the  confidence  reposed  in  his  integrity  as  a  citizen  and  his  public  spirit,  even  by  those  who 
do  not  hold  similar  political  views.  It  is  well  known  that  he  is  fair  and  just  on  all  occasions, 
that  he  never  takes  advantage  of  another  and  that  he  seeks  with  singleness  of  purpose  the 
best  interests  of  the  community  at  large. 


RICHARD  BLACKSTONE. 


Richard  Blackstone,  of  Lead,  occupies  a  position  of  commanding  importance  in  mining 
circles  of  the  state  as  the  superintendent  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Company,  which  is  the 
lament  wealth  producing  concern. in  the  commonwealth  and  operates  the  largest  mine  of  its 
kind  in  the  world.  Mr.  Blackstone  was  born  in  Connellsville,  Pennsylvania,  on  the  16th  of 
October.  1843,  a  son  of  James  and  Nancy  Campbell  (Johnston)  Blackstone.  The  father  was 
a  farmer  and  prominent  citizen  of  that  locality,  which  was  also  his  birthplace.  Henrj 
Blackstone,  an  uncle  of  our  subject,  was  a  well  known  railroad  man  in  Pennsylvania  and 
Maryland.  The  family  was  early  established  in  those  states,  four  generations  being  buried 
in  the  same  locality  in  western  Pennsylvania.  James  Blackstone  passed  away  in  IN'.U  alter 
having  reached  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-one,  and  his  widow  survived  for  nine  years, 
dying  in  L903.  They  were  parents  of  fourteen  children,  Richard  being  the  sixth  in  order  of 
birth. 

Richard  Blackstone  attended  the  common  schools  and  a  select  school  of  Connellsville 
and  when  a  youth  of  seventeen  years  enlisted  in  Company  ( '.  Thirty-second  Ohio  Volunteer 
Infantry,  at  .Mount  Vernon,  Ohio,  on  the  20th  of  July,  1861.  As  soon  as  the  organization 
of  the  company  was  completed  it  was  sent  to  the  front  and  was  in  action  throughout  the 
West  Virginia  campaign.  It  was  under  General  Milroj  at  Camp  Cheat  Mountain  and  took 
part  in  the  battle  of  Bull  Mountain.  Thence  it  went  into  the  Shenandoah  Valley  and  joined 
General  Fremont's  forces,  following  Stonewall  Jackson  on  his  retreat  up  the  valley  to  Har- 
risonburg. Returning  to  Winchester,  the  command  assisted  in  the  fortification  of  that  city 
and  later,  upon  Lee's  crossing  into  Maryland,  the  Union  army  abandoned  the  city  and 
retreated  to  Harper'-  Ferry  and  engaged  in  the  battle  of  Maryland  Heights.  Most  of  the  men 
of  the  Thirty-second  Volunteer  Infantry  were  taken  prisoners  and  later  paroled.  They  could 
hear  the  tiring  during  the  battle  of  Antietam,  but  were  not  allowed  to  particulate  in  it  as 
they  were  on  parole.  The  regiment  subsequently  went  to  Baltimore,  thence  to  (amp  Dou- 
glas, Chicago,  and  later  to  Columbus,  Ohio,  where  their  exchange  was  effected.  In  the 
spring  of  1863  the  command  was  again  ready  tor  duty  and  proceeded  by  way  of  the  Mis- 
sissippi to  Memphis,  where  it  became  ;>  pari  of  the  \nn\  of  tin-  Tennessee  under  General 
Grant,  being  assigned  to  the  Third  Division  of  the  Se\cnteenth  \iinv  Corps.  Alter  lying  in 
camp  at  Milliken's   Bend   for  a   time  the   regiment    crossed   the    Mississippi    below    Vicksburg 


Hit  lllSTi  )RY  <  >F  S<  )UTH  DAKOTA 

and   took   part    in   the   march   to   the   rear   oi    thai    Confederate   stronghold,   engaging  in   the 
battle  "i   Raymond  on  the  8th  of   May.  after  which  it   proceeded  .1-  far  as  Jackson,  Missi 
sippi,  from   which  point   it  returned  and  was  in  action   in  the  battle  of  Champion's  Hill  on 
the    Hi tii  oi    May.     In  the  charge  oi   thai    daj    the    Dhirty-second  Ohio  captured  two  entire 
regiments  from  Alabama.     It   then  advanced  and  took  part   in  the  siege  of   Vicksburg  until 

the   4th  of  July,  or  until  the   - nder  of   the   city.     The    regiment    was   then   engaged   in 

provost   duty  throughout   the  - mer.     In   the  fall  Mr.   Blackstone  was  made  first  sergeant 

of  In-  company  and  reenlisted  as  a  veteran  volunteer,  although  his  term  oi  original  enlist- 
ment did  not  expire  until  a  year  later.  He  received  a  thirty  day  furlough,  which  he  spent 
at  lii-  old  home,  alter  which  he  was  detailed  on  recruiting  service.  In  the  meantime  Ins 
regiment  had  been  moved  northward  and  he  rejoined  it  at  Cairo,  Illinois,  whence  they  pro- 
ceeded up  the  Tennessee  river  to  Athens,  Georgia,  where  Mr.  Blackstone  was  given  his  com- 
mission as  second  lieutenant.     The  Thirty-second  Ohio  marched  onward  and  joined  Sherman's 

army  at   Big  Shanty,  I gia,  and  participated  in   the  Atlanta   campaign,  advancing  against 

General  Johnston.  Alter  numerous  skirmishes  ami  the  battle  of  Kenesaw  Mountain  the 
army  reached  Atlanta,  participating  in  the  siege  of  that  place  ami  tin'  battle  of  Jonesboro 
ami  was  with  Sherman  on  his  march  to  the  sea.  The  regiment  to  which  Mr.  Blackstone 
belonged  was  in  the  thickest  oi  the  tray.  He  was  sent  to  the  hospital  at  Wilmington,  North 
Carolina,  owing  to  a  stubborn  ease  oi  malaria  an. I  upon  In-  recovery  was  ordered  to  join 
his  regiment  at  Raleigh,  South  Carolina,  a-  they  were  then  with  Sherman  on  his  march  to 
the  sea.  Mr.  Blackstone  proceeded  northward  with  his  command  through  the  Carolinas 
ami  was  with  Sherman's  army  when  Johnston  surrendered.  The  Union  forces  marched  on  to 
Washington  ami  alter  participating  in  tin-  grand  reviev.  he  was  sent  to  Louisville,  Ken- 
tucky, where  he  was  assigned  to  provost  duty  ami  where  he  received  his  honorable  dis- 
charge  in  July,  1865.  On  the  :.'7th  of  that  month  he  was  mustered  out  as  captain  of  his 
company. 

Mr.    Blackstone    returned   to    his   home   in    Pennsylvania    ami    for   s e    months    wa-    a 

-1, 1. lent  in  the  Pennsylvania  Military  College  at  Chester-,  Pennsylvania,  ami  subsequently 
attended  the  Rennselaer  Polytechnic  Institute  at  Troy,  New  York,  fur  two  years,  studying 
engineering.  Obeying  a  desire  to  see  something  of  the  great  west,  he  went  to  Cheyenne, 
Wyoming,   in    L868  ami  thence  to  Colorado,   locating   in    Breckenridge,   that    state,  where  he 

engaged  extensively  in   placer   ing   for  two  su ters.     He   then   removed   to   Denver   and 

I ,11    work   as   a    draftsman    11.    the    Tinted    States    surveyor   general's    office,      lie    was    soon 

afterward    transferred    to   Cheyenne,   Wyoming,   and    remained   there,   being   employed    as   a 

,| -man.    until     ls;s.      In    March    ol    that    year    he    removed    to    the    Black    Hills    and    took 

charge  oi   a   placet    mining   company   near   Deadw I.     A-   this  proved   unsuccessful,  he   was 

compelled  to  seek  other  work  and  again  became  a  draftsman.  He  served  in  that  capacity 
and  as  engineer  for  Hie  linn  of  Rohleder  &  Smith  oi  Deadwood  for  a  year.  In  1880  h" 
entered  the  employ  of  the  Home-take  Mining  Company,  doing  odd  jobs  for  them,  and  in 
issi  was  engineer  in  charge  oi  the  Black  Hill-  and  Fort  Pierre  Railroad.  In  1882  he  was 
made  chief  engineer  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Company  and  ha-  continued  with  them 
throughout  the  intervening  thirty-two  years.  At  no  tune  ha-  he  .•cased  to  study  the 
conditions  and  t..  endeavor  to  find  a  way  of  solving  more  satisfactorily  some  vexing  prob- 
lem, and   his  initiative  and   knowledge  gained   him   promotion    to   the    position   of   ;.ssistant 

superintendent    m    April,    ran:;,     lie    proved   equal    to   the   added    1,-] sibility    placed    upon 

him  and  hi-  executive  ability  developed  will,  the  heavier  demands  upon  it.  Alter  the 
death  01  Mi.  Grier,  who  wa-  For  three  decades  superintendent  of  the  company,  Mr.  Black- 
stone   was    mad 'iieral   superintendent,   assuming    that    important    position    on    the    i-t    o! 

October,    Tail,     lie   took    up   the   task   of   the   general   direction    of   all   of   the   operations   of 

the    FTomostakc    Mining   pany   with    I  he   confidence   of   the   owners   and   directors   of   the 

corporation   and   with   the   re-pert    and   good   «ill   oi    those   ha   him.     His   hme   connect 

with  the  mine  and  his  moie  than  ten  years1  experience  a-  assistant  superintendent  form 
Hi,.  i„--i  possible  preparation  for  the  work  ot  superintendent  and  his  experience,  keen 
intelligence,  autlioi  tative  I  nowledge  of  mining  and  undoubted  ability  t..  secure  Hie  coopera- 
tion oi  the  men  under  hi-  direction  all  make  certain  hi-  sin  re—  in  hi-  new  position  of 
authority.  In  1912,  while  assistant  superintendent,  he  designed  ami  .-reeled  the  Spear- 
fish  Hydro  Electric  plant,  which  i-  a  model  of  its  kind  and  which  has  been  of  great  value 
I,,  ii,,-   Homestake  mine.     The  new    hoist    and  pumping   plant    to  he  installed  at   the  B.  ,v    M. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  10.3 

hoist  is  also  one  of  the  finest  achievements  of  mining  engineering  in  existence  and  Mr. 
Blackstone  had  much  to  do  in  securing  it  for  the  Homestake,  which  excels  all  .oilier  mines 
in  the  world  in  foundations  and  permanent  work.  Mr.  Blackstone  gives  his  entire  time 
and  attention  to  his  business  and  takes  the  greatest  pride  in  working  out  some  improve- 
ment that  will  increase  the  efficiency  of  the  mine  and  give  it  another  claim  to  leadership. 
He  is  constantly  reading  and  studying  along  lines  connected  with  his  work  and  is  a 
member  of  th<-  American  Institute  of  Mining  Engineers. 

On  the  2Sth  of  December,  1871,  Mr.  Blackstone  was  united  in  marriage  at  Pittsburgh, 
Pennsylvania,  to  Miss  Mabel  R.  Noble,  of  that  city,  and  to  them  have  been  born  three 
children:  Alexander  J.,  assistant  engineer  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Company;  and  Mary 
Louise  and  Flora  W.,  twins,  both  of  whom  are  married,  the  former  being  now  Mrs.  I).  C. 
Regan,  of  Lead,  and  the  latter  the  wife  of  C.  L.  Williams,  an  operator  in  the  Hydro 
Elecl  i  ic  at   Spearfish. 

Mr.  Blackstone  has  supported  the  principles  and  candidates  of  the  republican  party 
at  the  polls  since  attaining  his  majority  and  manifests  a  citizen's  interest  in  good  govern- 
ment. His  home  is  his  club  and  he  spends  there  the  greater  part  of  his  leisure  time.  He 
is  a  member  of  the  Ohio  Commandery  of  the  Loyal  Legion  and  also  belongs  to  the  Home- 
stake  Veterans  Association,  of  which  he  has  served  as  president  since  its  organization.  The 
society  is  c posed  of  those  who  have  been  in  the  service  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Com- 
pany for  twenty-one  years  or  more  and  docs  much  to  foster  a  spirit  of  loyalty  and 
cooperation.  The  record  of  the  achievement  of  Mr.  Blackstone  testifies  to  his  marked  ability 
and   is  an  earnest   of  still  greater  accomplishment  in  the  coming  years. 


WILLIAM    E.   ROBINSON,   M.    1). 

Dr.  William  E.  Robinson,  a  successful  medical  practitioner  and  the  mayor  of  Rapid 
City,  his  efforts  along  various  lines  constituting  a  source  of  the  city's  upbuilding  and 
progress,  was  born  in  South  Bend,  Indiana,  October  28.  1872,  a  son  of  John  and  Mary 
(Shipley)  Robinson,  the  former  a  native  of  the  state  of  New  York  and  the  latter  of  Indiana 
The  father  is  deceased  but  the  mother  still  makes  her  home  in  South  Bend. 

In  the  public  schools  of  his  native  city  William  E.  Robinson  pursued  bis  studies  until 
graduated  from  the  high  school  and  then  entered  the  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons 
at  Chicago,  where  he  spent  one  year.  He  afterward  became  a  student  in  the  Louisville 
Medi.al  College  of  Louisville.  Kentucky,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of 
1894,  winning  the  M.  1).  degree.  He  served  during  the  years  1893  and  1894  as  interne  in 
the  Louisville  City  Hospital  and  also  received  the  M.  D.  degree  from  the  Kentucky  School  of 
Medicine.  He  spent  three  years  in  active  practice  in  Louisville  and  in  1S!)7  came  to  South 
Dakota,  settling  at  Big  Stone,  where  he  remained  until  1900  and  then  returned  to  Louis- 
ville, where  he  did  one  year's  post-graduate  work.  In  1901  he  returned  to  South  Dakota, 
settling  at  Spearfish,  where  he  remained  until  1907,  when  he  removed  to  Rapid  I  ity,  where 
:i  mtv  extensive  practice  has  been  accorded  him.  Outside  his  private  practice  he  is  surgeon 
for  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  Si  St.  Paul  Railroad.  He  has  ever  kept  in  close  touch  with  the 
advanced  though!  of  the  profession,  its  latest  discoveries  and  researches  and  his  ability  has 
i:d  him  distinction  in  his  chosen  professional  field.  His  energies  have  also  found  con- 
siderable scope  outside  strid  professional  paths,  for  he  is  one  of  the  owners  and  vice 
lent  of  tin'  Warren   Lumber  Company  and  owns  a    valuable  ranch   near  Farmingdale. 

Dr.  Robinson  lias  always  been  a  republican,  active  in  local  councils  of  the  party  and  in 
-lite  affairs.  In  May.  1914,  he  was  chosen  mayor  of  Rapid  City  and  is  serving  as  the 
city's  first    mayor   under  the  three  commissioner  plan,  being  elected    for  a   live   years'  term. 

ILs   policie     E   the    ,l    thoroughly   progressive   type   and    his   administration   promises 

to   be  oi !'   unusual    advancement   and   benefit    for   the   city,     [f   he    has    a    hobby    in    this 

connection    it    is    good    streets    and    loads    and    he    has    worked    tirelessly     to    further    the 
improvemenl    of    both.     Probably,    however,    his    most    notable    achievement    has    been    the 
harmonizing   of   discordant    interests   and   tin-   development    of    the   "pull    together"   spirit 
essential  to  real  municipal   progress. 


L06  HIST*  >K\    l  IF  S*  >l    III    DAKOTA 

i  in  the  nth  of  September,  1905,  Dr.  Robinson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Creta  G. 
Daggett,  a  daughter  of  David  and  Julia  (Lepla)  Daggett  and  a  representative  of  one  of 
the  pioneer  families  of  Spearfish.  Her  father  was  the  first  druggist  of  that  place,  where 
he  settled  in   1885.     Dr.  and  Mrs.  Robinson  have  one  son,  True  William. 

Fraternally  Dr.  Robinson  is  a  Mason,  an  Elk  and  a  Modern  Woodman.  He  lias  served 
for  several  terms  as  county  coroner  and  lie  is  a  member  of  the  county,  state  and  national 
medical  societies.  He  is  widely  recognized  as  among  the  most  prominently  successful  young 
physicians  of  South  Dakota  and  at  the  same  time  his  public  service  has  been  of  the  utmost 
value  and  benefll  to  the  community  in  which  lie  makes  his  home  and  in  which  his  fellow 
citizens  entertain  for  him  the  highesi   respect  and  regard. 


GEORGE  ATWOOD  PETTIGREW,  M.  D. 

Among  the  residents  of  Sioux  Falls  to  whom  the  state  pays  a  merited  tribute  of  respect 
and  honor  is  Dr.  George  Atwood  Pettigrew,  who  for  a  long  period  was  a  successful  physician 
and  surgeon  and  attained  high  rank  in  that  field  of  labor.  Later  he  became  a  prominent 
figure  in  banking  circles  of  the  state.  It  is  not  alone  his  professional  and  business  career, 
however,  that  entitle  him  to  mention  in  this  volume,  for  he  is  one  of  the  leading  Masons  of 
Smith  Dakota,  upon  whom  the  craft  has  bestowed  high  honors.  He  has  held  some  of  the  most 
importanl  offices  within  the  gift  of  the  fraternity  and  is  now  most  worthy  grand  patron  of 
the  Eastern  Star,  thus  filling  the  position  of  highest  distinction  in  that  branch  of  Masonry 
in  t lie  world. 

Dr.   Pettigrew  is  one  of  New  England's  native  sons,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Ludlow. 

Ver nt.  April  G,  1858,  his  parents  being  Josiah  Walker  and  Susan  Ann   (Atwood  i    Pettigrew, 

the  former  a  native  of  Ludlow  and  the  latter  of  Londonderry,  Vermont.  He  spent  his  youthful 
days  under  the  parental  roof  and  supplemented  his  early  public-school  education  by  a  course 
of  study  in  the  Black  Liver  Academy  of  Ludlow  and  in  the  Colby  Academy  of  New  London, 
New  Hampshire.  Upon  the  foundation  of  a  broad  classical  course  he  built  the  superstructure 
oi  his  professional  knowledge.  Entering  Dartmouth  College  at  Hanover,  New  Hampshire, 
he  was  graduated  from  the  medical  department  with  the  class  of  18S2  and  then  sought  the 
opportunities  for  professional  advancement  offered  by  the  west,  making  his  way  to  South 
Dakota,  then  a  part  of  the  territory  of  Dakota.  He  entered  upon  active  practice  at  Flandreau 
on  the  2d  of  February,  18S3,  and  in  June,  L884,  formed  a  partnership  with  l>r.  K  A,  Spafford, 
which  continued  until  February,  1891.  He  then  retired  from  active  practice  and  turned  Ids 
attention  to  the  real-estate,  loan  and  banking  business.  He  was  surgeon  of  the  Chicago, 
Milwaukee  A  St.  Paul  Railroad  Company  for  eight  years,  was  government  physician  to  the 
Indians  for  a  similar  period  and  was  surgeon  of  the  Second  Regiment  of  Territorial  Guards 
and  their  successors  from  1885  until  1898.  He  al.-.o  acted  as  surgeon  general  of  South  Dakota 
for  lour  years  under  Governor  Sheldon  and  in  1884  was  made  a  member  of  the  United  Slates 
pension  examining  board,  in  which  position  he  continued  until  1901  with  the  exception  of 
on,  yeai  lie  also  acted  as  surgeon  of  the  Firs!  and  Second  Regiments  of  the  South  Dakota 
National  Guard  from  their  organization  until  their  departure  for  the  Philippines.  He  won 
professional  prominence  ami  honor  and  bad  the  high  regard  and  esteem  of  his  fellow  members 
oi  the  medical  fraternity. 

Ai    length,  however,   Dr.   Pettigrew  determined   to  retire   from   the   practice  of   medicine 

ami  in  May,   L891,  became  -  of  the  organizers  of  the   Flandreau  State  Bank,  of   which  he 

was  chosen  president,  ami  so  continued  for  twelve  years,  or  until  .Inly.  1903.  At  thai  date 
he  reined  and  on  the  3d  of  September  following  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,     lb'  has  since  been 

prominently   identified  with  financial  interests  oi   this  city.     In    L896  he  became  i fficei   o1 

lie'  i  'i.  hi  Savings  Assoi  iation  of  si  mix  Falls  ami  so  continued  until  1913.  His  opinions  have 
carried  weighl  in  financial  as  well  as  professional  circles,  ami  his  enterprise,  sound  judgmenl 
ami  determination  have  been  important  factors  in  the  successful  eonducl  of  two  of  South 
I  lakol  a'-  ~l  rong  banking  in  titul  ions, 

(in  the   Pith  oi  October,   1887,  Dr.  Pettigrew  was  > Tied,  in  Troy,  New   York,  to  Miss 

Eudora  Zulette  Stearn  ,  w  ho  was  bom  at  Felchville,  Vermont,  duly  28,  is.vs.  To  them  was 
bom  a   dauglltei      i.ddie  Steams,  whose  birth  occurred  September  ", ,   1890.     In  duly.   L912,  they 


DR.  GEORGE  A.  PETTIGREW 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  109 

adopted  a  two  and  a  half  year  old  girl,  Madeleine.  The  family  are  prominent  socially  and 
have  an  extensive  circle  of  warm  friends,  not  only  in  Sioux  Falls,  but  also  in  other  sections 
of  the  state. 

As  previously  stated,  Dr.  Pettigrew  is  one  of  the  prominent  Masons  of  South  Dakota, 
having  attained  the  thirty-third  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  and  the  Royal  Order  of  Scotland. 
Many  Masonic  honors  have  been  conferred  upon  him.  He  was  called  to  the  office  of  grand 
secretary  of  the  Grand  Chapter  of  Royal  Arch  Masons  of  South  Dakota  in  1889  and  still 
continues  in  that  position,  covering  a  period  of  a  quarter  of  a  century.  In  1895  he  was 
elected  grand  s  >retary  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Masons  and  in  1894  was  chosen  grand  recorder 
of  the  Grand  Commandery  of  Knights  Templar,  while  in  1896  he  was  made  grand  recorder 
of  the  Grand  High  Priesthood.  He  was  also  grand  commander  of  the  Knights  Templar  in 
1907.  He  became  a  member  of  the  Eastern  Star,  was  grand  patron  in  the  local  chapter  in 
1891,  1892  and  1893,  and  on  the  30th  of  September,  1913,  at  the  fourteenth  triennial  meeting 
of  the  General  Grand  Chapter  of  the  World  at  Chicago,  he  was  elected  most  worthy  grand 
patron  over  a  constituency  of  over  seven  hundred  thousand  members,  thus  receiving  the 
highest  office  within  the  gift  of  that  organization  in  the  entire  world.  He  is  a  member  of 
the  Order  of  Red  Cross  of  Constantine,  to  which  none  but  thirty-third  degree  Masons  can 
belong,  and  he  is  a  past  potentate  of  El  Riad  Temple  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  likewise  holds 
membership  with  the  Odd  Fellows,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Knights  of 
Pythias,  and  while  in  active  practice  was  a  member  of  the  Association  of  Military  Surgeons 
of  America,  but  is  not  now  connected  with  that  organization.  His  entire  life  has  been  an 
exemplification  of  the  basic  principles  of  brotherhood  and  mutual  helpfulness  upon  which 
Masonry  is  founded,  and  thus  he  has  reached  out  along  constantly  broadening  lines  of 
usefulness.  He  possesses  the  executive  ability  necessary  for  leadership,  the  social  qualities 
which  are  equally  essential  and  the  high  moral  purpose  without  which  honors  and  admiration 
are  never  won.  He  was  a  member  and  president  of  the  school  board  of  Sioux  Falls  for  three 
years  and  in  April,  1913,  was  reelected  for  a  term  of  five  years. 


AMBROSE  B.  ROBINSON. 


Ambrose  B.  Robinson,  proprietor  of  a  hardware  store  in  Redfield  since  1911,  has  care- 
fully systematized  the  business,  studies  the  demands  of  the  trade  and  through  forethought 
and  capable  management  has  built  up  a  business  of  gratifying  proportions.  Twenty-nine 
years  have  come  and  gone  since  he  arrived  in  South  Dakota,  removing  from  Lake  Benton, 
Minnesota.  He  was  born  at  Deposit,  New  York.  July  18,  1857,  and  is  a  son  of  Edward  and 
Eunice  (Burrows)  Robinson.  The  family  is  of  Scotch  lineage,  but  was  founded  in  America 
prior  to  the  Revolutionary  war,  the  first  settlement  being  made  at  Binghamton,  New  York. 
Removing  to  the  west,  Edward  Robinson  became  a  pioneer  of  Minnesota,  being  the  first 
farmer  to  build  a  house  west  of  Lake  Benton.  He  had  previously  served  as  a  soldier  in  the 
Civil  war.  He  took  an  active  part  in  the  early  development  of  Minnesota  and  liis  last 
days  were  spent  in  Oregon,  where  lie  was  laid  to  rest.  For  some  time  he  had  survived 
Ins  wile,  who  passed  away  at  Lake  Benton. 

Ambrose  P..  Robinson  completed  his  education  n(  Black  River  Falls,  Wisconsin,  when 
eighteen  years  of  age.  In  the  meantime  lie  bad  assisted  his  father  in  the  lumber  business, 
continuing  active  therein  from  his  twelfth  to  liis  twenty-third  year  with  opportunity  to 
attend  school  only  for  a  short  term  during  each  year.  After  severing  liis  business  connec- 
tion  with  his  father  lie  uns  engaged  in  various  lines  of  business.  Fur  twenty-seven  years 
he  was  a  grain  buyer  and  for  ten  years  he  conducted  a  lumberyard  on  his  own  account. 
He  had  not  a  cent  when  he  started  out  in  life  independently  but  energy  and  determination 
proved  the   foundation    upon   which   lie  buildcd    lii,   filer  siireess.      Gradually  he   advanced   step 

by  step  and  today,  as  proprietor  of  a  hardware  store   in   1,'edfield.  is  a   sin ssful   merchant, 

having  the  largest  business  of  its  kind  in  Spink  county.  He  draws  his  patronage  from 
all  parts  of  the  county  and  his  trade  is  well  merited,  for  his  business  methods  are  thor- 
oughly reliable  and  the  line  of  goods  which  In-  carries  represents  the  output  of  Some  of 
the  best  iron  foundries  of  the  country. 


110  HISTi  »RY  (  >F  SOI    I  II   D  \K»  ITA 

Mi.  Robinson  was  married  in  Whitehall,  Wisconsin,  March  '.';.  1881,  to  Miss  Elma  Lilis, 
a  daughter  of  William  and  Amanda  Ellis,  who  were  pioneers  of  Wisconsin.  The  father, 
who  lias  made  farming  1 » i  — .  life  work,  nom  resides  al  Hood  River,  Oregon,  where  his  wife 
passed  away.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Robinson  are  the  parents  oi  one  son  and  four  daughter*:  Clark, 
who  i-  assisting  his  father;  Bessie,  the  wife  of  John  Kelly,  residing  at  Crandon,  South 
Dakota;  Grace,  the  wife  of  Edward  Peavey,  of  Minneapolis;  Clare,  the  wife  of  Leo  Evans,  of 
Townsend,   Montana;   and   Zedna,  who  married   R.   W.  Cook,  of   Pierre,  South   Dakota. 

The  hoi i    Mr.  and   Mrs.  Robinson  is  a  beautiful   residence  which  lie  erected  at   a   cosl 

of  ten  thousand  dollar*.  He  has  also  built  several  other  residences  and  various  other 
buildings,  including  the  largest  lumber  shed  in  the  state.  Mi*  efforts  have  been  a  vital 
force  in  the  upbuilding  and  improvement  of  Redfield  and  other  districts.  What  he  has 
accomplished  is  the  direct   and   merited   reward  of  persistent   and  earnest    labor.     He  stands 

a*  one  "I  the  prosperous  citizen-  ol  hi*  section  of  the  state  and  III*  example  may  well  serve 
to  in*pire  and  encourage  others,  showing  what  may  be  accomplished  when  there  is  the  will 
to  dare  and  to  do.  Industry  has  unlocked  for  him  the  portals  to  success  and  hi*  record 
proves  that   prosperity  and  an  honored  name  may  be  won  simultaneously. 


JOSEPH   JANOUSEK. 


Joseph  Janousek,  an  attorney  practicing  at  the  bar  of  Yankton,  was  born  at  New  Prague, 
Minnesota,  on  the  4th  of  July,  1882.  His  lather.  John  Janousek,  a  native  of  Bohemia,  was 
one  of  the  pioneers  of  North  Dakota  of  L881.  He  was  a  mason  and  brick  contractor,  con- 
ducting business  alone  those  lines  until  his  death.  His  wife,  Mrs.  Mary  Janousek,  is  also  a 
native   of  Bohemia   and   is  still  living,   her  home  being   in   Walsh   county.   North    Dakota. 

In  their  family  were  eight  children,  of  whom  Joseph  Janousek  is  the  fifth  In  order  of 
birth.  In  the  public  schools  of  Walsh  county,  North  Dakota,  he  pursued  his  education  and 
afterward    entered    St.   John's    University    near    St.    Cloud,    Minnesota,    from    which    he    was 

graduated   on   tl mpletion    of   a   classical    coir-,,    in    L902,   winning   the    Bachelor   of   Arts 

degree.     The  1 1 . •  •_•  i t    Master  of  Arts  wa*  conferred  upon  him   five  years  later  by  his  alma 

mater.  In  I'.io::  he  began  the  study  of  law  in  the  University  of  Minnesota  and  was  grad- 
uated therefrom  in  1905.  Immediately  afterward  he  opened  an  office  in  Lesterville,  Yank- 
ton county,  where  lie  remained  for  three  years,  ami  then,  seeking  the  broader  field  of  labor 
offered  by  the  larger  city,  removed  to  Yankton  in  1908  ami  has  been  continuously  engaged 
in    practice    in    this    city    since    that    time. 

iin  the  23d  of  May,  L910,  Mr.  Janousek  was  married  to  Miss  Emma  Chladek,  a  daughter 

"I     Frank    and    Mary    Chladek.    who    were   among    tl arly    settlers    of    Yankton    county,    and 

they  have  one  child.  Joseph.      The  political  allegiance  ,,i    Mr.  .lanoiisek   i-  given  the  republican 

party  and  on   i •  year*,  beginning  in   1909,  he  filled  the  office  of  state's  attorney,     lie  holds 

membership  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  ami  the  Knights  of  Columbus  and 
in.   is  also  a   communicant    of   the  (  liurch   "i    the   Sacred    Heart, 


WILLIAM    HENRY    SHAW. 


William   Henry  Shaw,  living  al    Hazel,  who  recently   completed  a    term  of   twelve  years' 
service     on     the     I id    of    county     commissi 's    of     I  l.i  1 1 1 1  iii     county,     i-    a     citizen     in     whom 

his  fellow  townsmen  feel  thai  they  can  safely  place  the  interests  of  town  and  county 
lie  was  In  -I  elected  to  the  position  in  the  fall  of  1902  and  the  record  which  he  ha*  made 
in  office  i-  an   irreproachable  one.     lie  was  born  in  the  province  of  Ontario,  Canada,  -Inly  :.'. 

I860    a    -on  oi    Willian 1    \-nc-    nameioiii    Shaw,   the    former  a    native   of    England   and 

the   latter   of   Scotland       During   their  childhood    they   accompt I    their    respective   parents 

to  Canada,  where  in  early  life  the  father  learned  the  carpenter's  trade,  which  he  followed  for 
many  years.  Crossing  the  border  into  the  United  states,  he  lived  for  some  years  in 
Watertown,  New  York,  and  thence  came  westward  to  South  Dakota  in  the  early  ''.ids. 
lie    remai I.   however,    i<>i    onh    t! year-    and    spent    his    last    days    in   eastern    Canada; 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  111 

where  he  passed  away  about  L903.  He  had  long  survived  his  wife,  who  died  in  Watertown, 
New    York,   in    L866,   when   in   comparatively   early   womanhood. 

W.  li.  Shaw  was  only  about  si\  years  of  ago  at  the  time  of  the  death  of  his  mothei 
and  from  that  period  forward  he  scarcely  knew  what  a  home  was  until  he  was  able  to 
make  one  for  himself.  He  lived  for  a  time  with  relatives  but  when  quite  young  started  out 
to  rain  his  own  living  among  strangers.  His  educational  opportunities  were  necessarily 
limited   1  >t 1 1    in   the   school   of   experience    he   has   learned   many   valuable   lessons.     In    early 

life  he  gave  his  time  to  farm  work  and  in    L882   he  ea to  South  Dakota,  where  he  might 

find  it  possible  to  become  the  owner  of  a  farm.  He  homesteaded  a  quarter  section  of  land 
in  Hamlin  county,  five  and  a  half  miles  south  of  the  present  townsite  of  Hazel,  and  subse- 
quently acquired  two  other  quarter  sections  adjoining  his  home  place,  so  that  his  holdings 
comprise  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres  in  one  farm.  He  resided  thereon  for  man}-  years, 
carefully,  persistently  and  successfully  carrying  on  agricultural  pursuits  until  he  had' 
acquired  a  handsome  competence  sufficient  to  supply  him  with  all  of  the  comforts  and  some 
ill  the  luxuries  of  life.  Therefore  in  the  fall  of  l'.IU)  he  removed  into  the  town  of  Hazel, 
where  lie  has  since  made  his  home  and.  as  far  as  business  affairs  go,  is  enjoying  a  well 
earned  and  well  merited  rest. 

Mr.  Shaw,  however,  still  remains  active  in  the  affairs  of  the  county  and  is  a  recognized 
leader  in  republican  ranks,  having  always  supported  the  party  since  age  conferred  upon 
him  the  right  of  franchise.  For  twelve  consecutive  years  he  served  as  a  member  of  the 
board  of  county  commissioners,  having  first  been  elected  to  that  office  in  the  fall  of  1903 
and  being  chairman  when  retiring  from  the  position  in  11114.  No  higher  evidence  of  his 
capability  and  fidelity  could  be  given  than  the  fait  that  he  was  so  many  times  reelected  to 
the  position. 

In  1S92  Mr.  Shaw  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lulu  Dealing,  of  New  York,  by  whom 
he  has  two  children:  Eva  Grace,  aged  twenty-one  years:  and  Robert  Clayton,  aged  seventeen 
year-.  Mr.  Shaw  belongs  to  Hazel  Lodge,  K.  1'..  and  to  the  Modern  Woodmen  camp.  Coming' 
to  this  section  of  the  state  when  it  was  a  pioneer  district,  he  has  lived  to  witness  many 
changes  and  his  memory  forms  a  connecting  link  between  the  primitive  past  and  the  pro- 
gressive present.  His  work  has  been  beneficial  to  the  county  as  well  as  to  himself  in 
advancing  the  agricultural  conditions  of  the  state,  and  his  service  as  chairman  of  the  board 
"i   county  commissioners  is  one  which  has   been   of   the  greatest   value  to  the  district. 


THOMAS  T.  SKOGEN,  M.   D. 

Dr.  Thomas  T.  Skogen,  physician  and  surgeon  of  Flandreau,  Moody  county,  where  he 
has  maintained  an  office  for  the  past  fifteen  years,  is  one  of  the  well  known  and  successful 
medical  practitioners  of  eastern  South  Dakota.  His  birth  occurred  in  a  log  cabin  in  Goodhue 
county.  Minnesota,  on  the  12th  of  July.  1864,  his  parents  being  Tollef  T.  and  Helga  (Strand) 
Skogen,  natives  of  Norway.  They  emigrated  to  the  United  States  in  young  manhood  and 
young  womanhood,  in  1858,  and  were  married  shortly  alter. their  arrival  in  this  country. 
They  took  up  their  al>nde  .in  a  farm  in  Goodhue  enmity.  Minnesota,  and  were  aiming  the 
early  pioneer  resident-  of  that  section.  There  they  spent  the  remainder  of  their  lives,  both 
passing  away  in  the  yeai   )'.)09. 

Thomas  T.  Skogen  was  reared  on   the  home  farm  and  acquired  his  early  education   by 

attendance   at    the   district    scl Is,   continuing   his    studies   in    Led    Wing   Seminary    and    at 

Concordia  College  of  Moorhead,  Minnesota.  Subsequently  he  took  up  the  profession  of 
teaching  and  was  thus  engaged  for  about  five  years,  on  the  expiration  of  which  period, 
in  L896,  he  entered  the  Minneapolis  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons,  of  Hamline  Uni- 
versity, being  graduated  from  that  institution  with  the  class  of  1900.  In  L903  he  pursued 
a  post-graduate  course  in  the  Chicago  Posl  Graduate  Medical  School  and  in  1913  spent; 
some  time  in  the  clinics  in  the  hospitals  of  San  Francisco  and  Los  Angeles.  In  the  spring 
of    1900   he   had   located    for   practice    in    Flandreau,   Smith    Dakota,   where   he    has   continued 

througl t   the   intervening   fifteen   years,  enjoying   a    liberal   and  gratifying    patronage   thai 

has  come   in   n gnition   of  his   professional   skill   and  ability.     He   keep-   in   touch   with   the 


112  HISTt  >RY  <  IF  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

progress  of  the  fraternity  through  his  membership  in  the  Seventh  District  Medical  Society, 
the  South   Dakota   State   Medical  Society  and  the  American  Medical  Association. 

In  the  public  life  of  his  community  Dr.  Skogen  has  likewise  taken  an  active  part,  having 
twice  been  honored  by  election  t"  the  office  of  mayor  of  Flandreau  and  giving  the  munici- 
pality a  progressive,  aide  and  businesslike  administration.      He  has  a  wide  acquaintance  and 

l  lie  eirele  c > I    his    friend,    is  an   extensive   one,  owing   not  only   to   his   profess al    ability   but 

also  In   his   personal   worth,  which   inspires  admiration  and  warm  regard. 


i:i:V.   C1IARLKS   ("'.   HOLEY. 


Rev.  I  harles  C.  Boley,  pastor  of  St.  Mary's  parish  at  Dell  Hapids.  was  bom  in  Loretto, 
Pennsylvania,  on  the  :.'7th  of  February.  lsT4,  and  pursued  his  education  at  St.  Francis 
College  in  his  native  town  until  he  entered  St.  Mary's  Seminary  at  Baltimore.  Maryland. 
Still  later  he  attended  Niagara  University  at  Niagara  Falls.  New  York,  and  completed  his 
preparation  for  the  priesthood  at  St.  Bonaventures  Seminary  at  Allegany,  New  York,  where 
lie  was  ordained  to  the  priesthood  on  the  21st  of  December,  1901. 

Following  his  ordination  Father  Boley  came  at  once  to  South  Dakota  and  was  assigned 
to   duty   as   assistant   to   Father   James   McNalley,   now    deceased,   at    Beresford,   this    state. 

Nine  I iths  later  1 pened  a   mission  at    Lennox.  Smith   Dakota,  over  which   he  had  charge 

for  about  five  years,  and  in  the  fall  of   1906  he  was  placed  in  charge  of  St.  Mary's  parish  at 

Dell  Rapids,  where  he  has  since  remained.     The  work  of  the  church  has  1 n  vigorously  and 

carefully  prosecuted  dining  this  time.  Since  his  arrival  at  Dell  Rapids  he  has  enlarged  the 
church  edifice  and  has  erected  the  school  building  and  otherwise  improved  the  church  prop- 
erty. The  parish  school,  which  is  conducted  in  connection  with  the  church,  now  has  an 
enrollment  ol  one  hundred  and  twenty  pupils.  The.  various  branches  of  the  church  work 
have  been  carefully  organized  and  under  the  guidance  and  direction  of  Father  Boley  the 
interests  of  Catholicism  have  been  greatly  promoted  in  eastern  Smith  Dakota,  where  he  is 
one  ol    the  well  known   representatives  of  the  priesthood. 


JOSEPH  J.   DAVENPORT. 


Joseph  J.  Davenport  is  the  president  of  the  waterworks  company  of  Sturgis  and  formerly 
was  actively  and  successfully  engaged  in  the  banking  business.  His  efforts  have  ever  been 
of  a  character  that  have  contributed  to  public  progress  as  well  as  to  individual  sueeess  and 
his  spirit  of  enterprise  has  constituted  a  factor  in  the  upbuilding  and  development  of  the 
city  in  which  he  makes  his  home.  To  such  men  the  northwest  owes  much,  for  they  have  been 
the  real  builders  of  the  state's  progress  and  prosperity       Mr.   Davenport   was  born  in  Woodford 

e ty,  Illinois,  January  :.':),  L850,  a  son  of  John  J.  and  Lucy  A.   (Bullock)   Davenport,  both 

natives  of  Woodford  county,  Kentucky,  the  former  born  in  1814  and  the  latter  in  September, 
1835.  They  were  married  in  Illinois,  where  John  J.  Davenport  settled  in  pioneer  times,  becom- 
ing one  of  the  early  residents  of  \\ (ford  county.     In   fact,  both  the  paternal  and   maternal 

grandparents  of  Joseph  J.  Davenport  took  up  their  abode  in  that  district  in  an  early  day  and 

n.ii I  thee ii  \    in  I of  the  old  home  county  in  Kentucky,     John  J.  Davenport  devoted 

his  life  to  farming  until  he  passed  away  in   1852  during  the  cholera  epidemic,  his  father,  who 

v.  a       a     nil  in    ti   I  .    In  in:'    the   disease    II  oil  I    I' ill.    w  here    he    had    been    plea  eh 'nig.        Ml-      1  la  \  I'll- 

pm  t  long  survived  her  husband,  departing  this  life  in  Danville,  Illinois,  in  October,  1914, 
niter  re  iding  there  with  her  daughter  for  thirty  years.     In  the  familj    were  sis  children,  of 

whom    Joseph    .1.    and   a    twin    sister    were    ne\t    to   the    youngest    and    are    the   only    ones   now 
l  in      i  Li.  Maria   M..  is  the  wife  of  Benjamin   F.  Siner,  a   retired   molder,  living  in 
I  lanville. 

in  eph  J.  Davenport   attended  scl 1  at    Minonk,  Illinois,  after  having  previously  spent 

three  months  at  a  private  school  in  Metamora.  He  was  eighteen  years  of  age  before  he 
entered  Bchool  but  he  has  made  up  for  his  lack  of  early  opportunities  in  that  direction  and 
in  the  school  of  experience  has  learned  many   valuable  lessons  of  life.     In  the   fall  of   1871) 


JOSEPH    I     l)A\  K\l'"l:'l 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  115 

when  twenty-one  years  of  age,  he  entered  the  State  University  of  Illinois  at  Champaign,  when. 
he  continued  his  studies  for  three  years.  His  life  has  been  one  of  earnest  and  unremitting 
toil  and  at  the  time  when  most  boys  are  in  school  and  surrounded  by  parental  care  he  was 
forced  to  earn  his  own  living,  being  but  eight  years  of  age  when  he  was  employed  at  herd- 
ing sheep  and  similar  work.  He  spent  five  years  in  the  service  of  Isaac  Boys,  three  miles 
north  of  Metamora,  Illinois,  and  for  two  years  he  was  a  light  weight  rider  for  William  Bradj  . 
of  Peoria,  the  owner  of  tine  racing  stock.  He  then  accepted  a  position  under  the  station  agent 
at  Eureka,  Illinois,  for  a  year,  during  which  time  he  studied  telegraphy,  and  afterward  was 
employed  as  a  newsboy  on  trains  fur  three  years.  He  next  accepted  the  position  of  brake- 
man,  running  between  Peoria  and  Chenoa  for  about  two  years  and  during  part  of  that  time 
was  in  charge  of  a  freight  train.  I'p  to  that  time  he  had  never  attended  school  and  when 
he  sustained  an  injury  to  his  hand  hi-  went  to  the  road  superintendent  to  show  him  his 
condition.  The  superintendent  advised  him,  because  of  the  injury,  which  would  compel  him 
to  lay  off  for  a  time,  to  go  back  to  his  home  and  attend  school. 

-Mr.  Davenport  followed  the  advice,  walking  from  Peoria  to  Metamora.  After  a  year 
spent  in  school  at  Minonk  he  obtained  a  certificate  and  engaged  in  teaching  school  for  a  year. 
In  is;  i.  as  previously  stated,  he  entered  the  University  of  Illinois  at  Champaign,  where  he 
remained  until  1S74,  when  his  money  was  exhausted  and  he  opened  a  news  stand  in  Urbana. 
In  ISTo  he  went  to  New  York  in  the  employ  of  the  Chicago  Feather  Duster  Company,  opening 
a  branch  office  in  the  eastern  metropolis.  He  sold  the  first  split  feather  turkey  duster  ever 
sold  in  New  York  city  and  continued  in  that  business  for  three  years.  He  then  obtained  a 
position  in  the  Marine  National  Hank  at  No.  84  Wall  street,  New  York,  and  continued  there 
until  the  failure  of  the  bank  in  1884.  He  remained  with  the  receiver  for  one  month,  at  the 
end  of  which  time  he  started  lor  the  northwest  with  Sturgis  as  his  destination,  arriving  there 
in  June,  1884.  He  then  accepted  the  position  of  cashier  in  the  Lawrence  County  Bank,  which 
he  organized  with  a  capital  of  twenty-five  thousand  dollars.  Subsequently  this  was  con- 
solidated with  tlie  Fox  &  Stebbins  Bank  and  .Mr.  Davenport  organized  the  First  National 
I:. ink  of  Sturgis,  with  which  he  was  connected  until  he  disposed  of  his  banking  interests  in 
1896.  Four  years  before  he  had  established  the  Sturgis  water  plant,  turning  on  the  water 
on  the  9th  of  March,  1893,  having  obtained  a  twenty  years'  franchise.  In  1896  he  disposed 
of  his  banking  interests  to  the  organizers  of  the  Meade  County  Bank  and  since  that  time  hi' 
has  concentrated  his  efforts  upon  the  management  of  the  waterworks,  being  president  of  the 
company,  which  is  a  close  corporation,  the  family  owning  the  entire  stock,  worth  one  hundred 
thousand  dollars.  Mr.  Davenport  has  also  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business  continuously 
through  the  period  of  his  residence  in  Sluigis  and  is  still  an  extensive  landowner  in  South 
Dakota. 

On  the  14th  of  October,  1885,  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Davenport  and  Miss 
Sara  E.  Jarvis,  who  was  born  in  Brooklyn,  New  York,  a  daughter  of  Daniel  and  Amelia 
(Robinson)  Jarvis,  natives  of  the  Empire  state,  born  in  is:;."j  and  1840  respectively.  They 
were  married  in  ls.j.">.  The  father  was  reared  on  Long  Island  and  became  a  sea  captain,  fol- 
lowing the  sea  tin  thirty  year-  or  more.  In  1892  he  removed  to  the  west,  settling  in  Sturgis, 
where  he  engaged  in  ranching  until  his  death,  in  February,  1908.  For  about  thirteen  years 
he  had  survived  his  wife,  who  died  March  '.).  1895.     Mrs.  Davenport  was  their  only  child.     Bv 

her  marriage  she  has  bee. the  mother  of  four  children.     Alice  J.,  the  eldest,  is  the  wile  of 

Albert  L.  Bodley,  of  the  Security  Land  &  Abstract  Company  of  Sturgis,  and  they  have  c 

child,  Virginia  Jarvis.  Florence  Agnes,  who  is  a  graduate  of  Columbia  University  of  New- 
York,  where  she  specialized    in    physical  education,  is  now   in   charge  of  that  work   in  a    scl 1 

foi  girls  at  Highland  Hall,  Ilollidaysburg,  Pennsylvania.  She  is  also  a  graduate  of  All  Saints 
school  at  Sioux  Falls.  South  Dakota,  spent  one  year  in  the  Cumnock  school  at  Los  Angeles, 
California,  and  for  two  years  was  a  teacher  in  .Ml  Saints  at  Sioux  Falls.  John  J.,  the  third 
oi  the  family,  died  in  February,  1909,  at  the  age  ol  fifteen  years.  Jarvis  Daniel,  the  fourth 
of  the  family,  i-.  now  attending  the  Shattuck  Military  Academy  at  Faribault,  Minnesota, 
where  he  is  preparing  to  take  up  the  study  of  mechanical  engineering  ami  expects  to  enter 
Throop  i  ollege,  a  technical  school  of  California. 

Me  family  attend  the  Presbyterian  church,  of  which  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Davenport  are  mem- 
bers, and  he  belongs  also  to  the  Masonic  fraternity,  holding  membership  in  Olive  Branch 
Lodge.No.  47.  A.  F.  &  A.  M..  of  Sturgis;  Black  Hills  Chapter,  No.  25,  R.  A.  M.,  of  Rapid  City; 
Dakota  Commandery,  No.   1,  K.  T..  of  Deadwood;    Deadwood  Consistory,  No.  :;.  S.   I'.   I;.  s.; 


116  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

and  Naja  Temple  oi  the  Mystic  Shrine  oi  Deadwood.  lie-  is  very  prominent  in  the  organiza- 
tion, has  passed  through  all  oi  the  chairs  in  the  blue  lodge,  i>  a  past  potentate  of  the  shrine 
and  was  grand  master  oi  South  Dakota  in  L908  and  L909.  Mr.  Davenport  is  a  member  oi 
the  Masonic  Veterans  Association  and  was  its  president  during  1904  and  1905.  He  is  grand 
representative  of  the  grain!  lodge  of  Australia,  and  he  was  one  oi  the  distinguished  grand 
masters  specially  invited  t"  attend  the  unusual  ceremonies  when  ex-President  Tait  was 
made  "a  Master  Mason  at  sight"  in  Cincinnati  in  February,  1909.  He  laid  the  corner  stone 
hi  the  new  state  capitol  at  Pierre  in  June,  1908,  when  the  grand  lodge  assembled  their  espe- 
cially for  that  purpose,  and  in  October,  L908,  he  laid  the  corner  stone  of  the  new  Masonic 
Temple  at  Redfield,  South  Dakota.  He  is  known  everywhere  as  a  most  eloquent  speaker  and 
his  different  addresses  in  the  Masonic  lodges  as  well  as  elsewhere  are  masterpieces  of  logic 
and  shuw  a  remarkable  fund  of  knowledge  on  all  subjects.  His  political  allegiance  has  always 
been  given  to  the  republican  party,  which  was  the  defense  of  the  Union  during  the  dark 
iiw  \  -  of  the  i  nil  war.  when  he  served  as  drummer  boy  tor  Company  E,  One  Hundred  and 
Eighth  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry,  lie  was  refused  enlistment  three  times  on  account  of  his 
youth  and  size  but  remained  with  his  company  for  over  a  year  or  until  sent  home  with 
typhoid  fever.  Mr.  Davenport  i^  truly  a  self-made  man  and  his  life  indicates  that  no  mat- 
ter how  much  may  lie  done  for  the  individual  in  the  way  of  giving  him  the  advantages  which 
are  sought  in  the  schools  and  in  other  connections,  he  must  essentially  formulate,  determine 
and  give  shape  to  his  own  character.  He  has  persevered  in  the  pursuit  of  a,  persistent  purpose 
and  has  gained  a  most  satisfactory  reward.  A  man  of  great  natural  ability,  his  success  in 
business  from  the  beginning  of  his  residence  in  Sturgis  has  been  uniform  and  rapid.  lie  thor- 
oughly enjoys  home  life,  lakes  great  pleasure  in  tin1  society  of  his  family  and  friends,  is 
always  courteous,  kindly  and  affable,  and  his  life  in  many  respects  is  most  exemplary.  He 
has  ever  supported  those  interests  which  are  calculated  to  uplift  and  benefit  humanity,  while 
his  own  high  moral  worth  is  deserving  of  the  warmest  commendation. 


BURT   ROGERS. 


Hurt  Rogers  holds  an  important  position  in  financial  circles  in  Deadwood  as  treasurer 
of  the  Black  Hills  Trust  &  Savings  Bank,  one  of  the  leading  institutions  of  its  kind  in 
southwestern  South  Dakota.  He  understands  banking  thoroughly  not  only  in  its  broader 
aspects  but  also  in  the  small  matters  of  detail  and  he  directs  its  affairs  so  wisely  that  itg 
assets  are  steadily   increasing. 

Mi.  Rogers  was  born  in  Watertown,  New  York,  on  the  12th  of  May.  1870,  a  son  of 
Orlo  and   Louisa    (Walts)    linger--,  both  of  whom   were  also  born   in   that   town.     The   father 

,va     .i    farmer  and   followed  that   occupatioi til   Ins  death,   which   occurred   in    1807.     The 

ther    survived    until   June,    1912,    when    she.    too.    was   railed    to    her    final    rest.      They    were 

the  parents  ol  five  children,  of  whom  the  subject  of  this  review   is  the  thud  in  order  of  birth. 

He  received  his  education  in   the  scl Is  of   Waterloo  and  Oswego,   New    York,  and   in    L889, 

when  nineteen  years  of  age,  he  left   h ■  and  arrived  in  Sioux  Falls.  South  Dakota,  iii  June 

of  thai  year,  lie  was  employed  a-  court  reporter  then'  until  1895  and  in  the  meantime 
engaged  in  the  real-estate  business  for  several  years,  la  L895  he  went  to  Pactola,  a  town 
in    the  southern   hills,   and    there  engaged    m    mining   for    two   years,     lie   then    removed    to 

De  'I  I  and   I  or  five  years  did  assaying  independently.      At   tl ml  of  that  time  he  assisted 

hi  organizing  the  Black  Hills  Trust  A  Savings  Bank  and  for  two  years  was  a  director  in 
that  institution,  lie  was  then  for  a  time  vice  president  and  he  subsequently  became  cashier 
.,i  thi  bank,  being  the  present  incumbent  of  that  position.  The  Black  Hills  Trust  & 
Saving     Bank    is   one   .,     the   largest    and    most    reliable   financial    institutions    in    Deadwood 

and  the  i itical  management  of  its  affairs  is  no  small  task.     Mr.  Rogers  devotes  the  greater 

part  oi  his  lime  to  hi-  work  at  the  bank  and  is  demonstrating  thai  he  is  a  financier  of 
no  mean  ability,  as  the  affairs  ol  the  bank  are  in  excellent,  condition  and  as  its  prosperity 
increases  from  year  to  year.  He  i-  also  interested  in  a  number  of  mines  in  the  locality 
of  Deadw 1  1  hie  invest nts  therein  add  appreciably  to  his  income. 

Mr.    Rogers    was   nulled    in    marriage  on    the    :.M    of  dune,    1913,   io    Miss    Lulu    Shraver,   a 


UlSTukY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  117 

native  of  Norwalk,  Connecticut,  and  a  daughter   of   R.   Shrayer.     Her    father   was    foreman 
ami   manager   in   a    lame  cotton  mill   in   Norwalk.   where   he   -till   resides. 

Mr.  Rogers  is  a  member  oi  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  ami  give-  his  political  support 
to  tin'  republican  party.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  .Masonic  order  ami  is  a  member  of 
tlic  Mystic  Shrine.  Mo  likewise  holds  membership  in  the  Elks,  in  the  local  lodge  of  which 
he  is  past  exalted  ruler.  Since  coming  to  Deadwood  lie  lias  identified  himself  thoroughly 
with  the  welfare  of  tic  community  and  lias  not  only  won  for  himself  a  prominent  place 
in  financial  circles  but  lias  done  much   in  an  unostentatious  way  to  advance  the  public  good. 


REV.   NICHOLAS   -1.    DAHLMANNS. 

Key.  Nicholas  J.  Dahliiianns  is  pastor  of  Sacred  Hear<  church  at  Parkston  ami  has 
been  well  known  In  connection  with  the  work  of  the  Catholic  church  in  this  section  for  a 
number  of  years,  his  influence  being  farreaching  ami  resultant.  He  was  born  in  Germany 
on  the  12th  of  April,  1870,  a  -on  ol  Joseph  ami  Catherine  Dahlmanns.  The  father  is  still 
living  but    the   mother  has   passed   away. 

Tin'   Rev.   Nicholas  J.   Dahlmanns   pursued   his   early   literary   education    in   the   sel Is  of 

Bavaria  ami  in   1S!)4  came  to  the  United  States,  after  which  he  entered  St.  Francis'  Seminary 

at    Milwaukee    in    preparation    for   the   priest] d,    to    which    he    had   determined    to   devote 

his  life.  When  he  had  completed  his  studies  he  was  ordained  in  1895  at  St.  Cloud,  Minne- 
sota, ami  was  first  assigned  to  duty  at  the  mission  at  Jefferson,  South  Dakota,  where  lie 
remained  for  eight  months.  He  was  then  transferred  to  the  Catholic  church  at  Ipswich, 
where  he  remained  for  so\cn  years,  after  which  he  spent,  eight  years  as  pastor  of  St.  Mary's 
church  in  Aberdeen.  He  has  vigorously  prosecuted  the  work  of  the  church,  extending  its 
influence  and  upholding  its  standards.  His  devotion  to  his  chosen  calling  is  indicated  in  the 
fact  that  he  was  instrumental  in  building  St.  Joseph's  church  at  Hillsview,  St.  Mary's 
church,  school  ami  parish  house  at  Aberdeen  and  the  Sacred  Heart  school  and  parish  house 
at  Parkston.  lie  had  charge  of  four  counties  where  there  were  no  railroads,  necessitating 
his  riiling  from  one  parish  to  another  and  visiting  the  isolated  Catholic  families.  Since 
June,  1912,  he  ha-  had  charge  of  the  parish  at  Parkston.  There  are  two  hundred  children 
in  the  school,  under  the  care  of  eight  Sisters  of  St.  Francis,  and  the  other  branches  of 
church    work    are    making   substantial    progress    under   his   guidance. 

Father  Dahliiianns  is  a  Knight  of  Columbus  and  also  has  membership  with  the 
Mutual  Benefit  Association  of  Minnesota.  In  politics  he  is  independent,  voting  for  men 
and  measures  rather  than  party.  A  spirit  of  progress  guides  him  in  all  of  his  church  work 
ami    he    has   the  confidence,  goodwill   and    hearty   cooperation  of  his   people. 


JUDGE  OLIVER   H.  AMES. 


Judge  Oliver  H.  Aim-,,  who  is  now  serving  for  the  fifth  consecutive  term  on  the 
bench  ol  the  county  court  of  (lark  county  and  make-  hi-  home  in  the  city  of  Clark,  was' 
continuously  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  from  1898  until  called  to  his  present  position, 
and  comprehensive  knowledge  oi  the  principles  of  jurisprudence  i-  the  basis  of  his  success 
both  a-  an  attorney  and  a  jurist.  He  was  born  m  St  Paul,  Minnesota.  November  :.' 1 .  1875, 
ti     on   of  Oliver  and    Emma    B.    (Benson)    Ames,   the   former  a    farmer   by  occupation.     Both 

parents     ai'e     HOW      deceased. 

Spending  hi-  youthful  days  under  the  parental  roof.  Judge  Ames  attended  the  public 
school-  ol   St.   Paul  and  afterward  entered  the  University  of   Minnesota,  in  which   he   prepared 

For    thi'    legal    profession,    and    was   graduated    with    11 lass    of    1898.     The    same    year    he 

wa-  admitted  to  the  bar  and  entered  upon  practice  in  connection  with  .1.  11.  anil  E.  1'. 
Sanborn  at  St.  Paul,  with  whom  he  remained  for  -i\  years.  In  1904  he  came  to  South 
Dakota,  settling  in  (lark,  where  he  won  a  liberal  -hale  of  the  public  patronage  in  (he 
field  oi  law  practice.  While  hi-  attention  to  hi-  client-'  interests  was  proverbial,  he  never 
forgot    licit    he  owed  a  still  higher  allegiance  to  the  majesty  of   the  law.      In  the   fall   of    1906 


118  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

lie  was  elected  county  judge  of  (lark  county,  entering  upon  the  duties  of  the  position  the 
following  year,  and  he  is  n™  serving  for  the  fifth  consecutive  term,  his  reelectiona  coming 
to  him   in  evidence  of  the-  confidence  reposed   in  him   by  the  public. 

Judge  Ames  holds  membership  in  the  Episcopal  church.  His  political  allegiance  is 
given  tu  the  republican  party  and  he  is  a  prominent  figure  in  fraternal  circles,  holding 
membership  with  the  Shriners,  the  Masons,  the  Odd  Fellows,  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the 
Klks.  the  Modern  Woodmen  and  the  United  Workmen.  In  Masonry  he  has  taken  the  degrees 
ut  the  royal  arch  chapter  and  has  also  attained  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the  Scottish 
Kite.  He  has  social  qualities  and  personal  characteristics  which  render  him  popular  and 
which  have  gained  for  him  the  high  and  enduring  regard  of  all  with  whom  he  has  been 
brought  in  contact.  He  never  allows  outside  interests,  however,  to  interfere  with  the 
faithful  performance  of  his  professional  duties  and  his  course  upon  the  bench  has  been 
marked  by  a  masterful  grasp   of   every   problem   presented   for   solution. 


JOHN  L.  JOLLEY. 


John  L.  Jolley,  of  Vermillion,  has  given  much  thought  to  public  questions  and  has  taken 
a  part  in  the  making  of  the  laws  not  only  of  the  state  but  also  of  the  nation.  He  has  served 
in  both  houses  of  the  state  legislature  and  was  a  member  of  congress,  filling  out  an  unexpired 
term.  He  is  by  profession  an  attorney  and  has  gained  high  rank  at  the  bar  of  the  state. 
He  was  born  in  .Montreal,  Canada,  duly  14,  1S40,  a  son  of  James  and  Frances  (Lawlor) 
Jolley,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Ireland.  The  father  passed  away  at  Hamilton,  Ontario, 
in  1892,  and  the  mother's  death  occurred  in  1850.  They  were  the  parents  of  five  children,  as 
follows:  Thomas,  who  died  in  infancy:  John  L.;  .lames,  whose  death  occurred  in  1874; 
Joseph,  who  passed  away  in  ISO.'!;  and  Lottie,  who  died  in  1869. 

John  L.  Jolley  resided  in  Montreal  until  he  was  live  years  of  age  and  lived  in  the 
Dominion  until  he  was  a  youth  of  seventeen.  He  attended  the  district  schools  of  Canada, 
but  when  twelve  years  of  age  put  aside  his  text-books  and  began  learning  the  harness  making 
trade,  becoming  a  journeyman  when  he  was  only  sixteen.  Alter  leaving  the  Dominion  he 
went  to  Wisconsin,  where  he  resided  for  nine  years.  While  living  there  the  Civil  war  broke 
out  and  he  enlisted  in  Company  C,  Twenty-third  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry,  seeing  active 
service  with  the  Union  army  for  three  years.  His  ability  to  command  and  his  gallantry 
gained  him  successive  promotion  until  he  became  second  lieutenant,  lie  saw  much  hard 
fighting  and  took  part  in  the  siege  of  Vicksburg  and  that  of  Jackson,  .Mississippi. 

Alter  being  discharged  from  the  army  Mr.  Jolley  attended  a  commercial  school  in  Chicago 
for  three  mi. nilis.  utter  which  he  removed  to  Vermillion,  South  Dakota,  arriving  there  on  the 
loth  ,,i  .Inly,  1866.  He  taught  school  in  a  In"  schoolhouse  there,  which  was  the  first  perma- 
nent sell,, ol  building  in  the  state,  and  from  -Inly,  L866,  until  April,  is;:;,  was  employed  in 
ti,e  I  nite.l  States  land  office  at  Vermillion  as  a  clerk.  While  living  in  Wisconsin  from  Sep- 
tember,  ls.">s.  until  October,  1861,  he  studied  law  in  the  office  of  an  attorney  at  Portage  and 
when,  ,n  is;:;,  the  land  office  was  removed  from  Vermillion  he  began  the  practice  of  his 
profession  in  that  city,  being  for  four  decades  a  member  of  the  hat  of  Smith  Dakota.  At 
lute.  Mil,  Mr.  Jolley  has  been  associated  with  partners,  hut  for  the  greater  part  of  the  time 
he   has   praci  iced   alone. 

Iii  1867  and  again  in  1868  .Mr.  Jolley  was  elected  to  the  house  of  representatives  of 
Dak,, i;,  territorj  ;  in   lsn  was  elected  to  the  upper  branch  of  the  legislature  of  the  territorial 

council   and   was    further  I ed   by   being   made  its  president.     Again,   in    1881,  he  was  a 

member  of  the  , ncil,  ami   in    1889,  after  the  admission  of  the  state  tu  the  Union,  he  was 

elected  l,,  the  tate  senate,  winning  reelection  in  1890.  In  1889  he  was  a  member  of  the 
constitutional  mention  held  at  Sioux  fall-,  Smith  Dakota,  lie  was  a  mber  of  the  fifty- 
second  congre    .  filling  out.  John  Gamble's  unexpired  term.     In   1912  he  was  a  candidate  for 

the   -tat,       ,  in  ale    I  I,, n,    l    l.u    e. unity   hut    was   defeated. 

(in  the  20th  ol  April,  ls;t,  Mr.  Jolley  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Harriet  .1.  Grange, 

win,  was   I, mn   upon  the  1 stead  near   Diihinpie.  Iowa.     Her  father  was  a    fanner  throughout 

I,,-  active  life,  but  spent  his  last  years  in  retirement  at  Vermillion,  Smith  Dakota,  lie  died 
in    is'.il    and   his    widow    passed   away    in    1907.      To    .Mr.   and    Mrs.   Jolley    have   been    horn    the 


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following  children:  Frances,  the  wife  of  C.  H.  Dillon,  of  Yankton,  this  state;  and  Charles 
\V.  and  .Mary  P.,  twins.  The  former  is  a  farmer  of  Clay  county  and  the  latter  resides  at 
home. 

Mr.  Jolloy  is  a  stanch  republican  and  has  been  quite  prominent  in  state  politics.  In 
addition  to  the  offices  mentioned  he  has  held  that  of  mayor  of  Vermillion,  being  the  first  chief 
executive  of  the  city.  He  was  first  elected  in  1877  and  was  again  chosen  as  mayor  in  1885. 
He  has  also  served  for  several  terms  on  the  school  board.  He  owns  two  farms  in  Clay  county, 
one  comprising  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  and  the  other  two  hundred  and  forty.  Both 
are  under  cultivation.  He  wears  the  bronze  button  that  indicates  his  membership  in  the 
Grand  Army  of  the  Republic  and  for  five  terms  he  served  as  commander  of  the  local  post. 
In  1913  he  was  elected  department  commander  of  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic  of  South 
Dakota.  He  is  popularly  known  as  Colonel,  which  title  was  given  him  when  he  first  began 
to  practice  law  in  Vermillion,  where  he  is  well  known. 


HARRY  BERNHARD  BENSON. 

Harry  Bernhard  Benson,  of  Sioux  Falls,  is  a  native  of  this  part  of  South  Dakota, 
born  August  13.  1874,  his  parents  being  Lars  and  Hannah  (Johnson)  Benson.  In  the 
acquirement  of  an  education  he  attended  district  school  in  Minnehaha  county  and  in  1894 
was  graduated  from  the  Sioux  Falls  Business  College.  After  the  completion  of  his  studies 
he  farmed  for  a  few  years  and  then  removed  to  Hartford,  Minnehaha  county,  where  he 
served  as  bookkeeper  for  a  number  of  merchants.  In  1901  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls  and  was 
appointed  deputy  clerk  of  court,  holding  this  position  for  four  years.  He  was  afterward 
for  two  years  deputy  United  States  clerk  of  court  and  in  1907  was  made  deputy  county 
treasurer.  So  efficient  and  discriminating  was  his  work  in  this  office  that  in  1910  he  was 
elected  county  treasurer,  and  reelected  in  1912  without  any  opposition.  He  discharged  the 
duties  of  his  responsible  position  in  a  farsighted  and  able  way.  and  his  record  is  a  credit 
to  his  business  ability  and  his  public  spirit.  On  retiring  from  that  position  in  January,  1915, 
he  entiled  upon  the  duties  of  assistant  cashier  of  the  Scandinavian  American  National  Bank 
of  Sioux  falls,  to  which  position  he  had  been  chosen  on  its  organization  in  June.  1914,  and 
he  is  now   serving  in  that  capacity. 

On  the  4th  of  February,  1003.  Mr.  Benson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  [rma  E. 
Waffle,  a  daughter  of  William  H.  Waffle,  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war.  The  father  enlisted 
■  hi  the  33d  of  August.  1862,  in  Company  E,  tine  hundred  and  twenty-first  New  York  Volunteer 
Infantry,  and  rose  from  the  ranks  to  corporal  and  then  to  sergeant,  receiving  his  discharge 
June  25,  ]*<;.">,  as  first  sergeant.  He  participated  in  all  of  the  most  important  engagements 
mi   the  Civil  war.     Mr.  and  Mrs.  Benson   have  a  daughter,  [rene  Dolores,  born  March   16,   1905. 

Mr.  Benson  is  a  member  of  the  Lutheran  church,  belongs  to  the  Elks  and  the  Knights 
of  Pythias,  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He  is  a  man  id' 
insight,  ability  and  enterprise  and  has  already  accomplished  some  far-reaching  work  in  the 
public  service. 


FRANKLIN    E.   REXXETT. 


Aiming  the  prominent  citizens  of  Belle  Fourche  is  Franklin  E.  Bennett,  who  has  many 
business  interests  in  that  part  of  the  state  and  is  engaged  in  breeding  purr  bred  stuck  on 
a  large  scale.  He  was  born  in  La  Salle.  Illinois.  January  20,  1865,  the  eldest  of  live 
children  whose  parents  were  William  C.  and  Florence  (De  Merritt)  Bennett.  The  father 
was  born  in  Brownsville,  Pennsylvania.  August  10,  1836,  and  the  mother  in  Portland, 
Maine,  in  1845.  William  ('.  Bennett  engaged  in  steamboating  in  early  life  ami  in  the  '."ills 
emigrated  from  eastern  Pennsylvania  to  Illinois,  where  he  was  employed  on  the  river  din  nig 
the  Civil  war  ami  afterward  until  lsds.  In  that  year  he  entered  the  employ  of  Deere  & 
Company  at  Moline,  with  whom  he  remained  until  isti.  lie  then  became  connected  with 
the    Barnard    &    Las    Manufacturing   Company   of    thai    city,   and   is   still   president    of    that 


122  I  HST<  >WY  (  >F  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

company  and  an  important  factor  in  the  industrial  interests  of  his  locality.  Be  served  as 
mayor  oi  Moline  for  one  term  and  the  affairs  oi  the  city  were  managed  in  an  efficient, 
businesslike  manner  during  his  administration.     Mis  wife  passed  away   in    L881. 

Franklin  E.  Bennett  attended  high  school  at  Moline  and  for  a  short  time  was  a  student 
in  a  business  college  at  Davenport,  Iowa.  When  fifteen  years  of  age  lie  went  wesl  and 
worked  for  others,  herding  cattle  in  central  Nebraska  for  a  time,  after  which  lie  returned 
liuine.  When  twentj  years  <>r  age  lie  entered  the  employ  of  the  Deere  &  Mansure  Company 
.it  VIoline  a-  stenographer  and  paymaster  and  was  connected  with  that  concern  until  issr. 
In  Aiejn-t  of  that  \ear  lie  went  to  Minneapolis.  Minnesota,  and  was  employed  as  office  man 
h\    the    Wilford   &    North-way    Manufacturing   Company   until   the   spring   oi    1891,   when    he 

,•; to    ladle    Fourche    and    in    association    with    a    Mr.    Teal]   erected    a    flour    null,      lie    was 

engaged  in  the  milling  Imsiness  until  L903  or  L904  and  from  1893  to  1906  also  dealt  in 
lumber.  These  connections  were  not  his  only  interests  as  lie  was  identified  with  tin1  water- 
works and  also  with  the  Belle  Fourche  Electric  Light  &  Power  Company,  which  is  now 
il„.  Belle  Fourche  Consolidated  Power  A  Light  Company,  lie  is  now  president  of  the  com- 
pany which  pnhlishos  the  Belle  Fouche  Bee,  a  wide-awake  and  enterprising  weekly  news- 
paper.  His  attention  at  present,  however,  is  mamly  given  to  tin-  breeding  and  raising  of 
pure  bred  Rambouillets  as  a  member  of  the  linn  oi  Cock  &  Bennett,  which  owns  extensive 
grazing  lands   in   Butte  county. 

Mr.  Bennett  was  married  on  the  15th  of  October,  L890,  to  Miss  Gertrude  Teall.     She  was 

born  in   Kan  Claire,  Wisconsin,  of  the  marriag Benjamin   F.  and  Julia   (Van  Cleef)   Teall, 

both  oi  whom  were  born  in  the  vicinity  of  Seneca,  New  York.  Mr.  Teall  engaged  in  mercan- 
tile Imsiness  and  in  TS'ji  eame  with  his  family  to  Belle  Fouche.  lie  formed  a  partnership 
will,  Mr.  Bennett  and  the  firm  built  a  mill  with  which  he  was  connected  until  his  death  in 
1902.  His  widow  is  still  living  in  Belle  Fourche.  To  their  union  were  horn  three  children, 
of  whom  Mis.  Bennett  is  the  eldest.  Mr.  and  Mis.  Bennett  have  two  children:  Franklin 
IVall.  whose  birth  occurred  .Inly  :.•:,.  L892;  and  Sara  I...  horn  June  3,  1894.  Both  are  attend- 
ing   the    University    of    Minnesota. 

Mr.  Bennett  i-  a  republican  and  was  county  auditor  of  Butte  county  from  March  l. 
mi::  to  March  l,  1915.  For  two  terms  he  was  count}  treasurer  and  that  his  record  in  that 
connection  «n^  satisfactory  to  Ins  constituents  is  proven  by  his  being  chosen  county 
auditor.  He  likewise  served  for  two  terms  as  trustee  of  the  township  board,  lie  is  a 
member  ol  the  Masonic  blue  lodge  and  chapter  and  served  as  master  for  two  terms  and  is 
at   present  secretary.     He  likewise  holds  membership  in  the  Ancient  Order  of   I  nited  Work- 

nicn.  Strict  attention  to  business,  conformity  to  high  standards  of  morality  and  the 
exercise  of  sound  judgment  have  brought  him  to  his  present  position  as  one  of  the  well-to-do 
men  of  his  county,  and  he  possesses  the  goodwill  and  esteem  of  those  who  have  been  brought 
ill   contact    with    him. 


EDWIN   T.  RAMSEY,   M.   l» 


Id.  Edwin  T.  Ramsey  is  one  of  the  most  widely  known  and  successful  physicians  of 
('lark  county  and  is  thoroughly  progressive  and  up  I..  dale  in  all  matters  pertaining  to  his 
profession,     lie  was  horn  in  London,  Ontario,  on  the  39th  of  April,  1877,  a  son  of  Edwin  and 

Isabella    (Henderson)    Ramsey.     The   father  was  a   native  of   Hull,   England,  and   the  t  her 

of  Count}  Durham,  that  country.  The  former  went  to  Canada  with  his  parents  as  a  child 
and  (he  latter  emigrated  to  the  Dominion  as  a  young  woman.  They  were  married  in  London, 
Ontario,  where  Mr.  Ramsey,  Sr.,  was  for  many  years  prominently  identified  with  contracting 
and  building,  lie  died  ill  1912,  having  for  almost  a  quarter  of  a  century  survived  hi-  wile, 
w  |io    passed   away    in     1  888. 

In    Edwin  T.  Ramsc}   was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  attended  the  public  scl Is 

-a   London,  Ontario,  in  lie-  acquriement  of  his  early  education,     lie  completed  his  high-school 

work  in  1896  and  I  hen  began  his  professional  study,  entering  the  medical  department  of  the 
We  tern  I  nivei  it}  of  London,  from  which  In-  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1900.  Me 
-pent  a  short  time  in  practice  in  Loomis.  Nebraska,  and  (hen  came  lo  South  Dakota  ill  the 
fall    of    mill,    locating    in    Clark,    where    he    has    since:    remained.      lie    is    one   of    the    foremost 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  123 

practitioners  of  northeastern  South  Dakota  and  his  position  of  leadership  in  his  profession 
is  due  to  a  large  extent  to  his  constant  study.  For  some  years  past  he  has  spent  a  month 
or  more  in  Chicago  or  Philadelphia  every  fall,  attending  the  clinics  of  those  medical  centers 
and  familiarizing  himself  with  the  most  approved  methods  oi  procedure  and  the  latest  dis- 
coveries  in  the  held  of  medical  science,  lie  is  a  member  of  the  Watertown  District  Medical 
Society,  of  which  he  was  the  first  president;  and  also  holds  membership  in  the  Sioux  Valley 
Medical  Society;  the  South  Dakota  State  .Medical  Society,  of  which  he  served  as  president 
in  1905;  and  the  American  Medical  Association.  For  the  past  eight  years  he  has 
been  superintendent  of  the  county  board  of  health  and  for  the  same  length  of  time  has  been 
county  coroner.  His  practice  is  large  and  representative,  and  lie  has  the  unqualified  respect 
of  his  colleagues,  who  often  call  him  in  consultation. 

Dr.  Ramsey  was  married  in  1910  to  Miss  Harriett  Bennett,  of  Clark,  who  is  a  daughter 
of  Eugene  and  Emma  L.  Bennett  and  a  granddaughter  of  Judge  John  Bennett,  one  of  the 
first  supreme  court  judges  of  South  Dakota.  Her  father  is  deceased,  having  been  buried  on 
New  Year's  day,  1906,  but  her  mother  is  still  living  and  continues  to  make  her  home  in  Clark. 

The  Doctor  gives  his  political  support  to  the  men  and  measures  of  the  republican  party. 
Fraternally  he  belongs  to  Clark  Lodge,  No.  46.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  of  which  he  is  now"  worthy 
master,  and  is  also  connected  with  Olivet  Chapter,  No.  28,  R.  A.  M.,  at  Clark,  of  which  he  is 
high  priest ;  Watertown  Commandery,  No.  7.  K.  T.;  Aberdeen  Consistory,  No.  4,  A.  &  A.  S.  R.; 
and  Veldnz  Temple,  A.  A.  O.  X.  M.  S.,  of  Aberdeen.  Dr.  Ramsey  is  as  highly  esteemed  as  a 
man  and  citizen  as  he  is  as  a  physician  and  surgeon  and  his  many  admirable  qualities  have 
gained  him  a  host  of  warm  personal  friends. 


i  ALL  GUSTAVUS  LAWRENCE. 

Carl  Gustavus  Lawrence  has  devoted  his  entire  life  to  the  profession  of  teaching  in 
which  connection  he  has  gained  a  high  and  well  merited  reputation.  He  was  born  in  Madison, 
Wisconsin,  January  12,  1871.  His  father.  Ole  II.  Lawrence,  was  a  native  of  Telemarken, 
Norway,  and  on  coining  to  the  United  States  settled  in  Dane  county,  Wisconsin,  in  1N4:;.  He 
qualified  to  teach  in  the  public  schools  of  that  county  in  1846.  He  had  received  academic 
training  in  Norway,  developing  the  strong  intellectual  powers  with  which  nature  hail  endowed 
him  and  thus  he  was  well  prepared  for  the  profession  to  which  he  turned  his  attention.  He 
passed  away  in  L893,  at  the  venerable  age  of  eighty-six  years,  his  birth  having  occurred  in 
1807.  Hi-  wife,  who  bore  the  name  oi  Bertha  Marie  Ellertson,  was  a  native  of  Krageroe, 
Norway,  born  in  is:;;,  and  her  death  occurred  in  1913.  (hi  coming  to  the  United  States  in 
1852  she  located  in  Dane  county,  Wisconsin,  and  there  gave  her  hand  in  marriage  to  Ole  II. 
Lawrence  in  1857. 

The  high  educational  standards  maintained  by  tie-  family  led  the  parents  to  give  their 
son  excellent  educational  opportunities  and  in  1894  he  was  graduated  Bachelor  of  Letters 
from  the  University  of  Wisconsin.  He  had  previously  entered  upon  the  profession  of  teach- 
ing  in  connection   with  the  rural   scl Is  of   Dane  county   in    iv.cV     He  was  professor  of   Latin 

and  history  in  Augu-tana   (  olhge  at  Canton,  South   Dakota,   from    1894  until  1S9S  and  in  the 

latter  yeai   was  chosen  superintendent  of  city  scl Is  which   position  he  filled  until   1907.     In 

that  year  further  advancement  came  to  him  in  his  selection  for  the  position  of  county  super- 
intendent   oi    scl Is   oi    Lincoln   county.     He   remained   in   that   capacity  for   four  years,  or 

until   1911,  when  he  was  elected  superintendent   of   public   instruction   for  the  state  and  his 
capability   in  the  office   has  been  demonstrated   in   the   fact    oi    his  reelection.     However,  he 

resigned    m   September,    L914,  to  again  accept   the   position  of  superintendent  of  city  sel Is 

ol  i  niton,  this  state.    His  ability  as  an  educator  i-  widely  acknowledged  and  his  efforts  have 
I n  of  farreaching  influence  in  holding  high  the  standards  of  public  instruction  in  the  state. 

(in  the  22d  ol  August,  1900,  at  Moe,  South  Dakota.  Professor  Lawrence  was  married  to 
Mis-  i.und.i    Regina   Jacobson,  a   (laughter  of   Erick    lacobson,  of   Moe.  Lincoln  county.     Her 

parents  settled  upon  a   farm   in  thai   county   in   the  earh    '70s  and  there  developed  a   I 

Btead.     Their  daughter  is  a   graduate  of  Madison    (S.   D->   state  Normal   Sel l  o)    the  class 

of  1898  and  was  assistani  principal  of  the  (  anion  high  school  in  the  years  1898-9.     I' i 


124  IIIST<  )RY  <  >F  S(  )L  I'll   DAK(  )TA 

and  Mrs.  Lawrence  are  parents  oi  two  sons:   Ernest  Orlando,  born  August  8,  1901;  and  John 
Hundale,  boi  n  January  ;.  1904. 

The  parents  are  members  of  the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church  and  Professor  Lawrence  is 
in  politics  a  progressive  republican.  II'-  bas  been  a  member  of  the  Athenian  Literary  Society 
oi  Canton,  South  Dakota,  since  L899  and  a  member  of  the  Grieg  Singing  Society  of  Canton 
since  1907.  Il«'  has  thus  been  an  active  Eactor  in  advancing  the  musical  art  as  well  as  in 
promoting  the  cause  of  general  education.  He  holds  to  high  standards  in  all  that  he  does 
and  is  recognized  as  our  of  those  men  association  with  whom  moans  expansion  and  elevation. 


GEORGE  V.  AYRES. 


When  the  good  roads  movement  commenced  in  western  South  Dakota  about  five  years 
ago,  George  V.  Ayres,  then  chairman  of  the  board  of  county  commissioners  of  Lawrence 
county,  took  an  active  part  as  a  pioneer  in  modern  highway  progress.  His  activity  and  his 
well  known  ability  soon  made  him  a  leader  in  a  movement,  that  grew  rapidly,  and  today 
Lawrence  county  lias  mountain  highways  that  are  the  admiration  of  the  west,  while  others 
are  jn  course  of  construction  throughout  western  South  Dakota  that  are  destined  to  mean 
the  greatest  prosperity  for  this  legion;  and  to  George  V.  Ayres,  more  than  to  any  other  one 
man.  is  due  the  credit  for  this  progress.  He  is  justly  proud  of  his  achievement  as  a  con- 
structive designer  and  builder  of  good  roads;  probably  more  so  than  of  any  other  success  he 
lias    attained    during    his    long    and    useful    career. 

Mr.  Ayres  lias  labored  long  and  earnestly  in  behalf  of  the  movement,  recognizing  clearly 

the  relation   between   commercial  development   and  g 1   roads.     He   was  a   delegate   to   and 

chairman  of  the   first    and  second  good  roads  conventions   which   started  the  work   west  of 
the  river  on  the   Black  and   Yellow  Trail    (Chicago,   lilark   Hills  and  Yellowstone   Park  high 

way.  extending  f I  Yellowstone  Park  to  Chicago),  and  the  Deadwood  and  Denver  highway, 

from    Deadw I,   South    Dakota,   to    Denver,   Colorado. 

h,  political  belief,  Mr.  Ayres  is  a  republican  and  has  taken  a  prominent  part  in  the 
affairs  of  the  party  in  South  Dakota,  lie  was  i.u-  four  years  chairman  oi  He-  board  of 
county  commissioners  and  is  still  serving  as  a  member  of  the  hoard.  Under  President  Har- 
rison he  served  as  receiver  of  public  i ys  at  the  United  States  land  office  at    Rapid  City 

for  three  and  a   half  years,  proving   himself  to  he  a   capable  and  conscientious  official.     He 

was    a    member    of    the    Deadw 1    city    council    for    two    years,    and    for    six    years   served    as 

rhairnia the   republican   county   committee.     For   four  consecutive  years   the   republican 

state  commit! njoyed  his  services  as  vice  chairman. 

Mr,    Amos   lias   lor   years   been    recognized   as  oi f   the   very   active   members  of   the 

Sonet  v   of  Black    Hills    Bioneers   of    '76,      lie   served   as    president  of   that    body    in    L900   and 
again  in   1914  and    1915.     He  is  a   member  of  Deadwood   Lodge,  No,   508,   B.   I'.  <  >.  E. 

II,,  |s  a  stockholder  and  director  in  the  franklin  Hotel;  stockholdei  in  the  fust  National 
Bank;  and  an  active  member  of  the   Deadwood    Ihismess  Club,  having  serve, l   on   the   hoard 

of  directors  ami  as  its  president   foi   several  years.     He  is  president  of  the  Deadw i-Headel- 

i„ .,..    fining  C pany   and   is   c icted   with   a    number  of   other   local   mining   enterprises. 

II,,    j     aiso   ,,    member   of   the   Smith    Dakota    Retail    Hardware    Association    and    one   of   the 
hoard  of  directors  of  the  South   Dakota  children's  Home  Society. 

I,    has  utilized   wisely   tl pportunities  that    have  presented   themselves,  and  his  busy 

life  has   not    o,,lv    won   li ndividual   Buccess  but    has  been   decidedly   instri mtal   in    pro- 

motinp   the   pid.hr   welfare  along   many   lines  of  endeavor,  and  all   who  know   him  give  him 

the   respect    which   true  worth  alone  can  c land. 

For    forty  •   year-    Mr.    Ayres    has   I n    a    Mason,   and    if    he    had    done    nothing   else    in 

hi     life   than   the  service   he   has    rendered   to    Masonry    in    unselfish    loyalty    and    good    hard 

work   he  could   well  be  remembered   for  this  alone,     lie   joined   II der  in    1874   and   has   hern 

the  lew  men  who  has  been  prominent   in  Masonic  circles  of  the  state  for  many  years. 

II,.  served  In-   lodge    as   master   for  three  years    being   firs!   elected  to  that   office  in    L884.     <>n 

June   13,    1888,   lie  was  elected  deputy  grand  master  of   the  Grand   Lodg '   Dakota,  and   on 

June    !'.'.   1889,  gi I   master  ol   the  Grand   Lodge  ol    South    Dakota,  serving   our  year.     He 

was  elected   Irgh   priest  Ji ary    10,    L894,  and  served   for  two  years.     On  dune   13,   1895,  he 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  127 

was  elected  deputj  grand  high  priest  of  the  Grand  Chapter  of  Smith  Dakota,  and  grand 
liigli  priest  June  12,  1896,  serving  for  one  year.  He  has  served  as  deputy  master  of  Lakota 
Council  U.  IX.  Royal  and  Select  Masters.  Alter  serving  in  minor  offices  of  his  commandery 
he  was  elected  eminent  commander  in  1888  and  later  served  as  grand  commander  of  South 
Dakota  and  in  various  other  offices  in  the  Grand  Commandery. 

Mr.  Ayres  has  1 n  a   member  of  the  Scottish  Kite  since  189:5  and  is  now  an   honorary 

thirty-third  degree  and  deputy  of  the  S.  G.  Inspector  General  for  South  Dakota.  He  is 
registrar  and  secretary  of  the  four  bodies  in  the  Wack  Hills  Consistory,  lie  crossed  the 
burning  sands  of  Xaja  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  X.  M.  S.,  at  Deadwood  in  1M93  and  served  as  poten- 
tate in  1  s ; i r .  He  represented  Xaja  Temple  at  the  Imperial  Council  in  1898.  He  is  also  past 
worthy  patron  of  Deadwood  Chapter,  No.  23,  <  >.  E.  S.  During  the  term  of  his  office  as  grand 
master  of  the  State  Grand  Lodge.  Mr.  Ayres  was  very  rigid  in  inforcing  a  resolution  which 
had  been  adopted  by  the  Grand  Lodge  and  drove  the  so-called  "Cerneau  Rite"  out  of  the 
state.     He  also  established  the  "Grand  Charity   Fund." 

I, ge   Vincent   Ayres  was  born   in   Monroe   township,   Wyoming  county,   Pennsylvania, 

November  1,  1S52,  a  son  of  James  L.  and  Patience  M.  (Vincent)  Ayres.  both  of  whom  were 
native-  nf  tin'  Empire  state,  the  mother  born  in  Beakman  township,  Dutchess  county  on  the 
9th  of  October,  1819,  and  the  father  in  Xew  York  city  on  the  11th  of  May,  1H10.  In -early 
life  the  latter  engaged  in  the  logging  business  but  later  turned  his  attention   to  farming. 

James  Leonard  Ayres  and   Patience  .Maria   Vincent  were  married  November  11.  1S37.  at 

Kintrsf Luzerne  county,  Pennsylvania,  by  the  Lev.  Benjamin  Bidlack.     In   ls.",7   the  family 

emigrated  from  Pennsylvania  to  De  Kalb  county,  Illinois,  and  resided  in  Illinois  for  over  a 
year,  moving  from  there  to  Buchanan  county,  Missouri,  in  the  fall  of  1858,  and  from  there 
to  Nemaha  county,  Kansas,  in  the  spring  of  1859,  and  thence  to  Gage  county,  Nebraska,  in 
the  spring  ot  I860  and  located  on  a  farm  five  miles  east  of  Blue  Springs,  where  the  family 
resided  until  the  spring  of  1800,  when  they  moved  into  Beatrice,  Nebraska,  in  order  to  give 
the  children  school  advantages.  There  the  father  engaged  in  the  hotel  business  for  a  num- 
ber of  years  but  sold  out  and  lived  retired  dulling  the  later  years  of  his  life.  Loth  he  and 
his  wife  passed  away  in  that  city,  the  father  on  the  11th  of  December.  1892,  and  the  mother 
on  the    12th   of  December,   1905. 

George  V.  Ayres  is  the  fifth  in  order  of  birth  in  the  family  of  seven  children  born  to 
his  parents  and  received  his  schooling  in  Beatrice.  Nebraska.  When  seventeen  years  of  age 
lie  accepted  a  position  as  clerk  in  a  drug  store  in  Beatrice  in  order  to  learn  the  business  and 
was   so  engaged   until    1S70.   when   he   resigned  and  went   to   the    Black   Hills. 

He  left  Beatrice.  Nebraska,  March  1.  1876,  and  proceeded  to  Cheyenne,  Wyoming,  by 
rail  and  there  he  and  five  others  hired  a  team  and  driver  to  haul  their  provisions  and  outfit 
to  Custer  City,  Black  Hills,  while  they  themselves  walked.  The  party  left  Cheyenne,  March 
8,  and  arrived  at  Custer  City  March  25,  1870.  having  been  on  the  road  seventeen  days,  ami 
although  it  snowed  ten  of  those  days  and  the  weather  was  severe,  they  slept  out  of  doors 
without  even  a  tent  to  protect  them  from  the  weather.  After  prospecting  in  the  vicinity 
of  Custer  City  for  a  time,  Mr.  Ayres  pushed  on  to  Deadwood.  arriving  there  May  20,  and 
shortly  after  engaged  in  cutting  saw  logs  near  Deadwood  for  the  firm  of  Thompson  &.  Street. 
Rev.  Henry  Weston  Smith,  the  "Pioneer  Preacher  of  the  Black  Hills,"  who  was  killed  by 
Indians  on  Sunday,  August  20,  1S70,  was  employed  there  at  the  same  time,  firing  the  boiler 
in  the   sawmill. 

Air.  Ayres  remained  there  until  July  s.  1876,  when  he  returned  to  Custer  City  and 
worked  for  a  year  in  the  general  store  id'  Harlow  &  Company,  and  the  Cheyenne  &  Black 
Hills  stage  Company's  office.  At  the  end  of  that  time  be  prospected  for  a  few  months  on 
Spring  creek,  and  in  September,  1877,  returned  to  Deadwood  and  secured  employment  in 
Richard  C.  Lake's  hardware  -lore,  thoroughly  familiarizing  himself  with  all  the  aspects  of 
that  business.  II,-  saved  his  .money  and  in  lss2  purchased  an  .interest  in  the  business  and 
is  now  its  -oh'  owner,  lie  has  a  full  stock  of  shelf  and  heavy  hardware  and  specializes  in 
mining  supplies,  carrying  the  largest  stork  in  that  line  of  any  store  in  the  Black  Hills.  He 
conforms  his   business  methods  t,,  the  highest    standard  of  commercial   ethics,  ami   his   fair 

dealing  and  reasonable  prices  have  been   hugely   res] sible   lor  the   increased   patronage  of 

hi-  -tore. 

Mr.  Ayres  was  married  on  th<-  23d  of  April,  1885,  to  Miss  Kate  Tow  le.  a  native  of 
Beatrice,    Nebraska.      She    was    born    August     I.",.    1859,    and    was    the    first    white    child    whose 


1-Js  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

birth  occurred   in  Gage  c ity,   Nebraska.     Her   parents    were  Albert   and  Catherine    (Holt) 

Towle,  the  former  a  native  of  Russellville,  Logan  county,  Kentucky,  born  .May  13,  is:;:;,  and 
the  latter  oi  Warren  county,  New  VTork,  born  January  6,  L817.  The  father  was  one  of  the 
founders  ol  Beatrice  and  engaged  in  the  hotel  business  there  for  a  number  of  years.  For 
nineteen  years  he  served  efficiently  and  conscientiously  as  postmaster  of  that  city.  IDs 
death  occurred  on  the  Sth  of  March,  1879,  and  his  widow  survived  him  for  ten  years,  her 
death  occurring  on  the  10th  of  March,  L889.  Mrs  Ayres  passed  away  at  Rapid  City  on  the 
28th  of  March,  1892.  She  was  the  mother  oi  two  children:  James  Albert,  who  was  burn  in 
Deadwood,  March  29,  L886,  and  is  now  a  Presbyterian  minister  at  Lead,  South  Dakota;  and 
Helen,  who  was  born  Januarj  l.  L888,  and  died  June  L3th  oi  the  same  year.  Mr.  Ayres  was 
married  at  Omaha,  Nebraska,  on  the  21st  of  December,  1898,  to  Miss  Myrtle  Coon,  a  native 
of  Hebron,  Nebraska,  and  a  daughter  of  .Mr.  and  .Mis.  Charles  I!.  Coon,  who  were  early  resi- 
dents ol  Nebraska,  the  father  serving  as  county  treasurer  for  a  number  of  years,  also  as 
membei  oi  tin'  state  legislature  and  i-  now  government  gauger,  and  -till  living  in  Omaha. 
Five  children  were  born  to  the  second  marriage  of  Mr.  Ayres,  namely:  George  Vincent,  Jr., 
born  August  is.  L899;  Frances  Glenn,  born  August  11.  1900;  Alice,  born  December  L9,  L902; 
Albro  Charles,  1 l  July   l.   L907;  and  Lloyd  Richard,  1 December  7,   L909. 


RICHARD    OLSEN    RI(  HARDS. 

The  political  history  oi  South  Dakota  has  been  influenced  in  a  vital  and  beneficial  way 

th gh  the  activities  of  Richard  Olsen   Richards,  whose  public  spirit,  energy   and   initiative 

ability  have  made  him  a  powerful  factor  in  state  development.  Almost  continuously 
since  1883,  Mr.  Richards  has  lived  in  South  Dakota  and  in  addition  to  his  prominence  in 
politics  has  had  an  enviable  business  success. 

Mr.  Richards  was  born  in  Sandefjorde,  Norway,  in  1866,  and  is  a  descendant  oi  several 
prominenf  Norwegian  and  Danish  families,  among  them  the  well  known  Ahlefeldt  family. 
Hi,  ancestors    wen-    numbered   among   the    foremosl    men    in    Norway    and    Denmark    in    the 

eighteenth   and    nineteenth   centuries,     lie   was  educated   in   a    private   bcI 1.     At   an   early 

■  In-   love    ioi    liberty   and   progress  and   his   fellowmen    prompted    in-   coming  to   America 

which  afforded  greater  opportunities  tor  development,     lie  landed  in   America  at  the  age  of 

fifteen  ami   immediately  began  to  carve  his  own   way.     Having   a   good  coi 1  of   English 

and  German,  as  will  as  ol  his  native  tongue,  lie  secured  a  position  as  interpreter  at  <  astle 
Garden,  where  lie  remained  for  two  years.  He  next  engaged  in  the  ship  brokerage  business 
in  New  i'ork  foi  one  year.  Then,  following  the  footsteps  oi  thousands  of  other  Scandi- 
navian   emigrants,    lie   came   to   the    northwest,    locating    first    at    Luverne,    Minnesota,    then 

Mitchell,  South  Dakota,  and  lastly  at  Huron,  where  lie  built  up  an  extensive  investment 
business.  He  prospered  and  soon  became  known  both  as  a  successful  business  man  ami 
an   influential   citizen. 

Since  1898  Mr.  Richards  has  devoted  almost  In-  entire  time  and  spent  a  large  fortune 
in    forwarding  public   welfare,  ami   was  the   instigator  ol    the   progressive   movement    in    this 

late,      A ng   many    measures   foi    the   public   interest    which    Mr.    Richards   championed    to 

are  the  divorce  law,  anti-pass  law    and  in   a   general    way   the  abolition   of  spoils  which 

coi -iculi/, vernment.      Everything   that  South   Dakota   has  had  in   way  of  primary  laws 

have  been   builded  around  and   upon   his  efforts. 

I"  Mr.  Richards  has  keen  given  the  initiative  to  evolve  an  organization  law  whereby 
iaic  government  can  he  made  responsive  ami  responsible  to  the  will  of  the  people  in  order 
io  forward  equity  and  progress  foi  the  interests  of  all  the  people.  The  so-called  Richards 
primary  law  is  a  masterpiece  of  construction  tor  organization  of  public  welfare,  through  the 
-talc,  its  principles  are  eternalli  right  and  it  i-  -ate  to  say  that  it  will  ultimately  3erve 
a-  a   pattern  for  political  organization  law     in   I  nited  States. 

Ilie  Richards  primary  law  tiist  eliminates  the  spoils  system  and  provides  for  an  intelli- 
gent initiatory.  If  lay-  the  foundation  lor  conservative  progress  by  making  a  legal  division 
of    minority    and    majority    proposals    within    the    party    for    principles,    instead    of    division 

on   pci  onalitie     between  c lidates   for  office.     The  people  elect    committeemen  by  a   direct 

vote  to  meet  at   the  -late  capitol.     These  committee n  act   in  committee  of  the  whole  and 


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select  the  paramount  issue  and  principles  for  public  policies,  together  with  candidates  guar- 
anteed as  to  character  and  ability,  as  standardbearers,  by  majority  vote,  the  committeemen 
at   all  times   casting  their  vote  by   "unit   representation." 

Following  the  state  proposal  meeting,  copies  of  the  proposals,  with  arguments  in  their 
behalf  and  short  biographies  of  the  candidates  are  tiled  with  the  secretary  of  state,  whose 
duly  it  i-  t.>  compile  the  same  into  the  State  Publicity  Pamphlet,  a  copy  of  which  is  mailed, 
at  the  expense  of  the  state,  to  every  elector.  In  addition  to  this  means  of  publicity,  the 
law  provides  for  public  joint  debates  between  the  candidates  for  governor  and  for  president, 
to  discuss  the  paramount  issue.  In  this  way  the  people  are  given  state-wide  information 
as  to  the  issues  and  are  furnished  a  uniform  ballot  throughout  the  state  which  enables  them 
to  cast  an  intelligent  vote  at  the  primary  election  and  obtain  majority  rule.     In  this  manner 

a  liar nious  ticket  is  nominated  as  a  result  of  the  primary  election.     And  the  candidates 

nominated,  when  continued  at  the  general  election,  are  in  a  position  to  properly  cany  out 
the  policies  indorsed  by  a  majority  of  the  [people. 

The  law  also  provides  for  meritorious  distribution  of  the' official  patronage.  The  post- 
master  indorsements  are  made  through  postmastet  primaries,  held  in  the  municipality  where 
the  candidate  for  postmaster  -eeks  appointment.  The  candidates  for  postmaster  are  nom- 
inated by  the  electors  affiliated  with  the  national  party  in  power;  but  when  the  post- 
master [primary  takes  place,  all  the  electors  living  in  the  municipality,  who  are  patrons  of 
the  office,  may  vote,  regardless  of  party  affiliation. 

Other  essential  features  of  the  law  are  the  provisions  for  registration  of  electors,  unit 
representation,  state  publicity  pamphlet,  the  corrupt  [practice  act  and  the  party  recall  by 
jury  trial.  Checks  and  balances  are  [provided  throughout  the  law,  so  that  equilibrium  is 
the   result,   making  the   state  government   the   people's  automaton. 

Mr.  Richards  went  to  the  legislature  with  his  primary  law  twice.  The  politicians  per- 
suaded the  legislature  to  turn  down  the  law  on  both  occasions;  but  the  people  adopted 
ami  sustained  it  at  the  elections  of  1912  and  1914.  Immediately  after  it-  adoption,  by  an 
overwhelming  vote  in  1912,  the  politician-  sought  t.p  repeal  the  law  by  submitting  another 
primary  law.  known  as  the  Coffey  law.  under  the  initiative  and  referendum,  to  a  vote  of  the 
people  in  1914.  The  people  rejected  the  Coffey  law  1  > \  a  large  majority.  Thus  the  people 
have  twice  declared  in  favor  of  the  Richards  primary  law — once  by  directly   voting  it   in  and 

i    time   by   refusing   to  accept  a  substitute.     Yet.   when    the   legislature  convened   in 

L915,  a  lew  weeks  after  the  people  had  emphatically  approved  the  Richards  law  for  the 
second  time,  the  politicians  again  sought  its  repeal,  hut  this  time  by  a  legislative  enactment 
in   direct    violation    of   the   constitution   governing   direct    legislation.     Meanwhile   over    eight 

thousand    electors    petitioned    for    the    re-enaetment    of    the    law.    with    certain    ne n> 

amendments,  ami  it  is  now  submitted  for  the  third  time  to  a  direct  vote  of  the  people  in 
November,   1916. 

The  Richards  primary  law  has  never  been  given  a  fair  trial  and  those  in  charge  of  the 
State  government  have  blocked  its  practical  workings  in  every  conceivable  manner.  All  in  all 
the  Richards  primary  law,  like  everything  else  of  merit,  has  had  a  hard  mail  to  travel. 
Nevertheless  the  real  [progressives  (thinkersi  in  the  state  have  always  come  forward  to  its 
rescue  and  now  anxiously  await  an  opportunity  to  re-enact  and  put  the  law  in  favorable 
hands  lor  administration.  Then  only  can  its  practical  workings  be  properly  demonstrate. 1  to 
perfect  sta€e  government,  by  consideration  of  the  paramount  issue  of  one  public  [policy  at  a 
time,  and  thus  make  pood  the  motto  of  the  great  seal  of  South  Dakota- "ruder  God  the 
Peopl  ■  Rule." 


LOUIS  in  >\\  MAX  AI.BFJGHT. 

Louis  Bowman  Albright,  a  prominent  pioneer  citizen  and  merchant  of  Pierre,  was  horn 
in  Mount  Vernon,  Iowa,  February  26,  ]s.-,;.  His  father,  Henry  D.  Albright,  was  engaged  in 
general  merchandising  mid  was  among  the  early  arrivals  in  Dakota  territory.  He  did  not 
remain,  however,  hut  returned  to  Mount  Vernon,  Iowa,  where  he  passed  away  in  1896  at 
seventy-four  years.  He  was  a  native  of  Pennsylvania,  whence  he  removed  in 
Is.",-;   to   Iowa,  being  among  Mount  Vernon's   oldest   and  most   respected   business   men.     In 


130  IIISTt  >RY  (  )]••  Si  )UTH   DAK(  >TA 

Hanover,  Pennsylvania,  he  wedded  Julia  W.  Wirt/,  a  native  bf   Balti re,  and  they  became 

the  parents  of  seven  children,  of  wh Louis  B.  was  the  sixth  in  order  oi  birth.     Five  of  the 

number  sun  ive. 

Pursuing  his  education  in  the  public  and  high  schools  of  Mount  Vernon,  Louis  11.  Albright 
afterward  attended  Cornell  College  al  thai  place  and  won  his  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  upon 
graduation  with  the  class  of  1877,  He  taught  school  and  read  taw  during  the  following  three 
years,  thus  providing  for  liis  own  support  while  preparing  for  a  professional  career.  In  L880 
lie  was  admitted  t"  the  towa  bar  and  in  September  of  the  same  year  arrived  in  Pierre,  where 

he  found  employment   in  c ction   with  the  survey   work  of  the  Chicago  &   Northwestern 

Railr I  <  pany.     As  soon  as  the  railway   was  able  to  handle  shipments  he  ordered   the 

necessary  stock  and  engaged  in  the  lumber  and  building  supply  business,  continuing  therein 
until  1886,  when  he  disposed  of  his  interests  and  with  his  associates  in  the  former  line  pur- 
chased the  wholesale  grocery  business  of  Ward  &  Frick,  continuing  the  conduct  of  the  trade 
under  the  firm  atyle  oi  Albright  &  West.  In  L89]  the  title  was  changed  to  I..  I'..  Albright  & 
Companj  and  in  mm,  mi  the  incorporation  of  the  business,  Mr.  Albright  was  chosen  presi- 
dent, which  position  he  still  tills  and  as  the  head  of  the  house  bends  his  energies  to  adminis- 
trative direction  and  executive  control,  his  well   formulated   plans  finding  expression   in  the 

continued  success  of  the  husiuess,  which  is  today  oi t'  the  foremost  commercial  enterprises 

of  the  capital  city,  lie  is  also  a  director  of  the  Pierre  National  Hank  and  the  secretary  and 
one  of  the  directors  of  the  llild  Canning  Company,  a  most  important  productive  industry. 
He  i-  likewise  largely  interested  in  city  real  estate  and  his  judicious  investments  brine,  him 
a  gratifying  annual   return. 

It  has  not  Ipccii  business  interests  alone  that  have  gained  for  .Mr.  Albright  the  prominence 
which  is  today  his.  In  other  connections  hi'  has  served  the  city's  interests  and  promoted  her 
welfare,  lie  was  mayor  of  Pierre  for  three  terms  ami  eave  to  the  capital  a  businesslike 
administration,  in  which  he  safeguarded  municipal  interests  with  the  same  care  ami  thorough- 
ness that  he  has  ever  displayed  iii  the  management  of  his  individual  business  concerns.  He 
was  also  clerk  of  the  court-  for  two  and  a  half  years.  He  is  fond  of  outdoor  sports  of  all 
kinds,  particularly  huntine,.  lishiii",,  jrolf  ami  baseball.  There  is  another  side  of  bis  nature 
of  which  he  speaks  but  little  ami  yet  which  is  largely  recognized— frequent  and  generous 
contributions  to  various  charitable  institutions  and  causes.  As  success  has  come  to  him  be 
has  leached  out  a  helping  hand  to  those  less  fortunate  and  ill  this  way  has  shed  around  him 
much  of  life's  sunshine. 


lll'CII    S    t.AMIll.K. 


There  are  few  men  who  do  not.  have  some  (lose  connection  with  public  affairs  and  yet 

exercise  a   i c  extended  and  beneficial  influence  upon  the  public  welfare  than  did  Hugh  S. 

I  iambic.  He  became  a  leading  liusiiK  —  man  and  capitalist  of  Yankton,  but  more  than  that, 
he  stood  lor  progress  and  improvement  along  all  those  lines  which  uplift  the  individual  and 
further  the  welfare  of  a  community. 

A  representative  of  oni  oi  South  Dakota's  most  prominent  families,  be  was  bom  in 
Countj  Down.  Ireland,  on  the  26th  of  dun.'.  1843,  a  son  of  Robert  and  Jennie  (Abernathy) 
Gamble.    The  father,  also  a  native  of  County  Down,  was  born  July  5,  1812,  ami  in  his  native 

land  grew  to  manhood,  there  following  tl icupation  of  farming  until  1846  when  be  came  to 

Dm  I  nited  state,,  settling  first  in  Genesee  county.  New  York,  where  he  carried  on  general 
agricultural  pur-nit-  until  his  removal  to  Dodge  county,  Wisconsin,  where  he  lived  until  his 

demise,   w  lei curred   on   Hie    1-t    of  dune.   L893.      He  was  a   man  of  unusual   mental   capacity 

and  superior  business  ability  and  by  reason  of  bis  consecutive  and  intelligently  directed 
efforts  accumulated  a  comfortable  competence,  lie  was  also  a  zealous  churchman  and  a 
lifelong  Congregationalist.  His  daily  conduct  was  an  exemplification  of  his  faith,  for  his 
career  was  thai  ol  honorable  <  hristian  manhood.  His  wife,  who  was  born  in  County  Down. 
Ireland,  July  21,  1809,  passed  away  in  Wisconsin,  Novembei  16,  1880.  They  were  the  parents 
,,,  even  children:  William,  deceased,  who  was  a  farmer  o1  Dodge  county,  Wisconsin;  .lames. 
a  i.  ident  of  box  Lake.  Wisconsin;  Hugh  S.-.  Isabella,  who  became  the  wife  of  I..  B.  Bridge 
man.  ol    Vermillion.  South    Dakola;    Robert   J.,  at    one   lime    United   Slate-   Benator   from   this 


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state,  mentioned  elsewhere  in  tliis  volume:  Margaret,  the  wife  of  S.  C.  McDowell,  of  Fox 
Lake.  Wisconsin;  and  John,  deceased,  who  was  prominent  in  public  affairs  of  South  Dakota, 
where  he  was  recognized  as  one  of  the  state's  most  eminent  lawyers  and,  at  the  time  of  his 
death,  a  representative  in  congress.  The  mother  of  this  family  was  a  lady  of  superior  educa- 
tion, with  all  the  sterling  qualities  of  Christian  womanhood,  and  she  left  the  impress  of  her 
personality  and  nobility  of  character  upon  her  children  in  a  marked  degree. 

Hugh  S.  Gamble  came  to  the  United  States  with  his  parents  when  in  his  third  year 
and  spent  his  boyhood  upon  the  home  farm  in  New  York,  acquiring  his  early  education  in  the 

schools   near   his    I ie.      Owing   to   impaired   eyesight,   however,   much   to   his   regret   he   was 

compelled  to  forego  a  college  training.  In  fact  his  affliction  compelled  him  to  live  in  a  sub- 
dued light  for  a  period  of  eleven  years.  In  his  nineteenth  year  he  removed  with  the  family 
to  Wisconsin  and  in  1ST2  engaged  in  the  lumber  business  with  his  brother  James,  in  which 
he  continued  until  1883,  when  the  partnership  was  dissolved  and  he  came  to  Yankton.  Here 
he  began  devoting  his  energies  to  the  real-estate,  insurance  and  loan  business,  and  by  his 
enterprising  methods,  his  thorough  reliability  and  his  indefatigable  effort  he  reached  a  promi- 
nent place  among  the  successful  business  men  of  the  city.  His  investments  were  judiciously 
made  and  such  was  his  success  in  his  undertakings  that  he  became  one  of  the  capitalists  of 
Yankton. 

In  1880  Mr.  Gamble  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Eva  Weed,  of  Fox  Lake,  Wisconsin, 
and  they  became  the  parents  of  four  children.  Jennie,  a  graduate  of  the  Elizabeth  Seniors 
private  school,  is  now  the  wife  of  William  II.  MeVay,  a  banker  residing  in  Independence, 
Kansas,  and  they  have  two  children.  Chester  and  .lean.  Hugh  S.,  a  graduate  of  the  law 
department  of  the  University  of  Michigan  in  the  class  of  1912,  is  now  located  at  Sioux 
Falls,  South  Dakota.  Edith  is  attending  Downer  College  at  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  and 
James  W.,  i-  a  student  at  Yankton  College.  In  his  own  household  Mr.  Gamble  was  a  most 
devoted,  loving  and  considerate  husband  and  father.  For  more  than  twelve  years  In 
served  as  a  trustee  of  the  (  ongregational  church  of  Yankton,  gave  generously  to  its  support 
and  loyally  aided  in  its  projects  for  its  upbuilding  and  the  extension  of  its  influence.  For 
many  years  he  was  one  of  the  trustees  of  Yankton  College  and  a  member  of  its  executive 
committee.  He  was  a  liberal  donor  to  the  work,  always  attended  the  sessions  of  the  board 
and  by  advice,  counsel  and  material  assistance  greatly  promoted  the  welfare  of  the  school. 
At  his  passing  one  of  the  local  papers  said:  "His  place  is  vacant,  but  the  memory  of  his 
faithful  services,  his  true  nobility  of  soul  and  loyalty  to  those  interests  he  loved  and  served 
so  well,  will  not  be  forgotten." 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Gamble  was  a  republican  and  his  faith  in  his  party  was  not 
of  a  superficial  character.  He  studied  the  problems  of  the  day  and  the  principles  enunciated 
by  his  party  ami  believed  firmly  that  its  position  was  the  one  that  would  most  largely  fur- 
ther the  public  welfare.  He  never  sought  nor  desired  office,  but  at  all  times  he  labored  for 
those  things  which  are  a  matter  of  civic  virtue  and  civic  pride.  He  left  the  impress  of  his 
individuality  upon  all  things  ami  all  people  with  whom  he  came  in  contact.  He  did  not  seek 
to  pattern  after  others,  but  lie  sought  ever  to  learn  and  embody  the  principles  which  are  the 
chief  factors  in  honorable,  upright  manhood. 

Death  called  him  on  the  1-t  of  March,  1004,  and  a   few    days  later  the  Wakonda   Monitor 

wrote  of  him:      "We   pause   this   week   to   pay   a   tribute   to   Hugh   Gamble   of   Yankt who 

died  at  his  home  last  week  after  a  short  illness.  For  twenty  years  he  had  been  identified  with 
Yankton  life  and  was  always  known  as  a  Christian  'itizen  of  the  highest  type.  Starting  in 
life  with  no  means,  being  compelled  to  give  up  education  because  of  poor  eyes,  a  weakness 
that  followed  him  through  life,  he  yet  succeeded  in  business  ami  exercised  a  wide  influence 
in  the  community  in  which  he  lived.  Always  a  modest  man,  he  avoided  notoriety  ami  self- 
seeking,  he  gave  generously  to  any  worthy  cause  and  without  publicity.  He  was  strong  and 
unflinching  for  the  light  and  did  his  duty  as  he  saw  it  even  if  he  stood  alone.  Yankton  has 
lost  in  his  death  one  of  he,-  noblest  and  I. est  citizens  and  out  of  a  sincere  heart  we  pay  this 
brief  tribute  to  one  whom  an  acquaintanceship  of  live  years  taught  us  to  value  at  his  true 
worth.     Such  men  never  die.  for  their  examples  live  and  inspire  after  they  are  gone." 

The  Yankton  Student,  published  by  Yankton  College,  writing  of  his  connection  with  the 
school  said:  "Mr.  Cambh  's  connection  with  the  college  extended  beyond  the  field  of  the 
executive  and  the  financial.  Hi-  kindly  interest  which  prompted  him  to  regird  every  -indent 
as   a   friend   was   one   of   his   prominent   characteristics.     The   little   things   that    many    people 


134  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

forget  are  after  all  the  ones  that  count,  and  Mr.  Gamble's  invariable  custom  of  speaking  to 
everj    one   whom   be  knew    to   be  a   student    will  not   soon   be   forgotten.     His  influence   was 

strongly    impressed   uj the  students  and  it   will  be  a   potent   factor  throughout  the   lives 

ui  many,  inspiring  them  to  manlier  lives  and  more  earnest,  disinterested  service." 

(Mie  ut  the  most  beautiful  ami  well  merited  tributes  to  Mr.  Gamble  was  written  by  \\  .  J. 
McMurtry:  "As  we  behold  a  stately  building  rising  aloft  in  beauty  and  strength,  we  know, 
ii  we  but  think,  that  underneath,  perhaps  totally  unseen,  but  strong,  substantial,  unyielding, 
must  lie  the  foundation.  And  though  it  be  true  that  the  foundation  exists  for  the  sake  ol 
the  superstructure,  yet   it   is  equally  true  that  the  utility  and  grace  of  the  latter  are  made 

possible  only  tl igh  the  sustaining  strength  of  the  former.     Somewhat  such  is  the  relation 

existing  between  institutions  ol  learning  and  the  men  constituting  the  boards  oi  control  and 
financial  management.  Their  work,  though  largely  hidden  from  public  view,  and  concerned 
in  the  main  with  material  interests,  i>  nevertheless  essential  to  the  permanence  ami  effective- 
ness oi  the  institutions  that  serve  a-  centers  ol  spiritual  light  ami  leading.  Especially  in 
the  newer  colleges  oi  the  west,  struggling  with  pressing  problems  oi  immediate  support  ami 
future  stability  ami  enlargement,  does  very  much  depend  upon  the  unselfishness,  the  clear- 
sightedness, the  steadfast  loyalty  of  their  trustees.  A  man  who  can  successfully  meet  the 
searching  test  oi  such  demands  must  he  largely  endowed  with  the  elements  oi  sturdy  man- 
hood. Among  tin-  many  great  advantages  that  have  contributed  their  aid  to  the  growing  life 
ol  our  young  college,  not  the  least,  surely,  must  he  reckoned  the  laet  that  even  in  our  new 
state,  so  largely  absorbed  in  what  concerns  the  material  interests  of  life,  men  have  been 
found  who  are  large-spirited  enough  to  he  willing  to  give  of  their  time,  money  ami  energy 
io  the  fostering  ami  upbuilding  oi  an  institution  the  chief  aim  oi  which  is  to  establish  ami 
nurture  the  larger,  more  ideal  conceptions  of  lite  and  it-  meaning.  Among  these  men  thus 
ut  Mated  by  an  unselfish  and  broad-minded  public  spirit,  a  prominent  place  must  he  assigned 
to  Hugh  S.  Gamble.     For  a  considerable  number  of  years  Mi.  Gamble  served  as  a  member  of 

the  board  of  truster's  of  the  college  ami  also  a-  a  member  ol   the  executive  eon tee  of  the 

trustees,  comprising  those  who  are  entrusted  with  the  more  continuous  and  detailed  super- 
vision oi  financial  ami  other  practical  interests.    These  years  have  meant   much  in  the  history 

of  the   institution.     They   have   witnessed   a    large  increase   in    it~   resources,  equi] u!    and 

efficiency.     Hut  this  advance  has  not   been   the  work  of  chance;    it    has   resulted   from  wise 

planning,  stre -  effort  and  generous  giving.     In  all  these  directions   Mr.  Gamble  played  a 

large  and  worthy  part.  Though  not  himsell  a  man  of  college  training,  he  realized  tin-  impor- 
tance oi  broad  and  thorough  preparation  foi  the  work  ol  hie.  and  was  willing  to  spend  and 
I,,-  spent  that  young  men  and  women  might  have  the  most  suitable  opportunities  provided 
them  tor  receiving  such  a  preparation.  In  all  that  related  to  the  efficiency  and  success  of 
the  college  he  took  a  warm  and  unremitting  interest.  His  sturdy  good  sense,  his  cautious 
judgment,  the  lessons  taught  by  his  long  and  successful  business  career,  were  all  generously 
put  at   its  seni.e.     To   Mr.  Gamble  and  such   friends  and  supporters  oi   Yankton  College  its 

students,  past,  present   and   future,  owe  a  debt   ol   gratitudi      a  debl    thai   they    ci st  lit- 

tingly  pay  by  themselves  cultivating  the  s: •  spirit   of  sell  sacrificing  devotion  to  the  wider, 

larger  interests  of  the  community  and  the  state." 


X.   II.   \\  EXDELL. 


X.  II.  Wendell,  the  period  ..I  whose  residence  in  Aberdeen  covers  a  quartet  of  a  century, 
was  ho, n  in  \lkiny.  \.-u  Vork.  on  the  6th  ol  November,  186S,  his  parents  being  X  D 
and  .lane  A.  (Mosher)  Wendell.  He  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  and  the 
military    academy    at     Ubanv  and  subsequently    secured  employment   on   the  Albany   Morning 

Express.     In    1888,    when    a    > ma twenty    years,    he   removed    t..     Aberdeen,   South 

Ii:, kola,  and   became   identified   with   the   real-estate   linn  of   Fletcher   &    Fisher,   while  aftei 

ward    In-    spent    a    few    years    in    the    service    ol    other    • lerns.     lie    held    the   position    of 

eiedit  man  for  Jewetl  Brothers  until  1904  ami  then  embarked  in  the  insurance  business  on 
his  own  account,  conducting  the  same  until  he  disposed  of  his  interests  in  February,  1907, 
when  he  was  appointed  postmaster  oi  Aberdeen.  He  ably  discharged  the  duties  of  that 
office  I'm    lour  and  on.-  hali  years,  king  an  excellent  and  praiseworthy    rd. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  135 

In  February,  1896,  Mr.  Wendell  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Jessie  Huff,  of  Aber- 
deen, by  whom  lie  has  four  children.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party 
ami  is  identified  fraternally  with  the  Masons,  being  past  master  of  the  blue  lodge,  past  high 
priest  of  the  chapter,  past  eminent  commander  of  the  Knights  of  Templar  commandery 
and  a  member  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  also  belongs  t » >  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order 
of  Elks.  Mr.  Wendell  is  numbered  among  the  leading  and  representative  citizens  of  his 
home  town,  being  highly  esteemed  for  his  sterling  worth  and  as  a  promoter  of  all  that  tends 
to  advance  the  general  welfare. 


jamls  [•:    \i  \  i  hi  i: 


James  E.  Mather,  a  member  of  the  well  known  law  linn  of  Mather  &  Stover  of  Watertown, 
was  born  in  Erazee,  Minnesota,  on  the  l-t  oi  December,  L879,  his  parents  being  William  II. 
and  Lucy  E.  Mather.  His  elementary  education  was  obtained  in  the  public  schools  of 
Council  Bluffs,  Iowa,  and  later  be  was  a  student  of  Tabor  College,  Iowa.  Deciding  to  enter 
tie'  legal  profession,  he  attended  the  Omaha  School  of  Law.  from  which  he  was  graduated  in 
1902.  He  began  the  practice  of  his  profession  in  Omaha,  Nebraska,  later  becoming  assistant 
general  attorney  of  the  Cudahy  Packing  Company,  and  lor  two  years  practiced  in  that 
state  and  in  Iowa.  At  the  end  of  that  period  he  went  to  (  hicago  as  general  counsel  lor  the 
A.  Booth  Tacking  Company  and  he  made  his  home  there  until  1907,  which  year  witnessed 
his  arrival  in  Watertown.  lie  began  practice  their  as  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Louchs  & 
Mather  and  subsequently  Mr.  Stover  was  admitted  to  partnership.  (In  the  retirement  oi 
.Mr.  Louchs  the  name  was  changed  to  .Mather  &  Stover.  The  firm  is  meeting  with  good 
success,  their  clientage  being  of  a  representative  character. 

In  1900  Mr.  Slather  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mss  Ruby  Agnes  Bryant,  who  .lied 
in  1909,  and  two  of  the  three  children  born  to  them  arc  also  deceased,  the  only  one  now 
living  being  Margaret,  aged  ten  years.  In  1910  Mr.  Mather  wedded  Miss  Maude  I'.  Robinson, 
of  Omaha,  by  whom  he  has  a  son.  George,  aged  three  years.  They  are  members  of  the 
Episcopal  church  ami  arc  quite  prominent  socially.  Mr.  Mather  belongs  to  Kampeska  Lodge, 
No.  13,  \.  L-  A  A.  M.  and  is  a  Knight  Templar  Mason,  being  an  officer  oi  the  Grand  Com- 
mandery of  South  Dakota.  He  is  also  connected  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America 
and  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  His  political  support  is  given  to  the  republican 
party.  There  is  a  military  chapter  in  his  record  as  In1  served  for  ten  years  in  the  National 
Guard.  He  was  a  member  of  the  organization  at  the  outbreak  of  tin'  Spanish-American 
war  and  was  for  two  years  in  the  Philippines  with  tile  Fifty-first  Iowa  Volunteer  Infantry. 
When  mustered  out  of  the  Guards  he  held  the  rank  of  brevet  major,  lie  has  always  been 
found  true  to  every  trust  reposed  in  him  and  commands  the  respect  and  confidence  of  all  with 
whom  lie  is  brought  in  contact. 


EDWARD  GALVIN. 


Edward  Calvin  is  the  efficient  manager  of  the  Sturgis  branch  of  the  Bloom  Shoe  and 
Clothing  Company.  He  is  a  native  of  LaSalle  county.  Illinois,  born  July  20,  1858,  of  the 
marriage  of  John  and  Mary  Galvin.  His  parents  were  born,  reared  and  married  in  Ireland, 
whence  they  came  to  the  United  States  in  is.",:.',  making  their  way  overland  to  LaSalle  county, 
Illinois.  T!i.'  father  was  a  bricklayer  and  continued  to  make  his  home  in  that  county  until 
his  death  in  1868.  The  mother  died  in  Issi  ;i t  Council  Bluffs,  Iowa.  Seven  children  were 
born  to  then   union,  of  whom  Edward  is  flu'  fourth  in  order  of  birth. 

The  last  named  acquired  his  primary  education  in  the  schools  of  Peru.  Illinois,  and  at 
the  age  oi  ten  Mai-  was  employed  as  an  errand  boy  in  Des  Moines.  Iowa,  later  working  and 
attending  night  schools  in  Council  Bluffs,  that  state.  While  still  under  fourteen  years  of 
age  he  was  employed  as  clerk  in  the  S.  Bloom  Company's  clothing  store  of  that  city.  In 
1876  Mr.  Bloom  removed  to  the  Black  Hills  hut  Mr.  Calvin  remained  with  the  new  proprietor 
of  the  Council  Bluffs  establishment  until  1881,  when  he  went  to  Deadw 1  and  again  entered 


L36  IIISTi  iRY  (  IF  S<  )U  I'M   DAKOTA 

the  employ  oi    Mr.   Ill Two  years  later,  when  the  branch  store  of  the  Bloom  Shoe  and 

1  lothing  Company  was  opened  at  Sturgis,  he  went  there  in  the  capacity  of  manager  oi  the 
business.  He  is  still  directing  the  policy  of  that  store,  which  carries  a  full  line  of  shoes  and 
clothing  and  is  patronized  bj  the  best  citizens  of  Sturgis  and  vicinity.  He  is  financially 
interested  in  the  Bloom  Shoe  and  (  lothing  Company  and  is  treasurer  of  that  concern,  which 

operates  four  stores  besides  the  in  Sturgis,  one  in  Deadwood e  in  Red  Lodge,  Montana, 

one  in  Sheridan  and  one  in  Casper,  Wyoming.  Mr.  Calvin  is  vice  president  of  the  Commercial 
National  Hank  oi  Sturgis,  which  opened  its  doors  for  business  in  L902  and  is  president  oi 
the  Sturgis  Improvement  Company,  which  owns  a  cattle  ranch  smith  of  Tilford,  South  Dakota. 

The  marriage  of  Mr.  Galvin  and  Miss  Hattie  May  Jewett  was  solemnized  January  25, 
1889.  Mrs.  Galvin  was  hum  in  Lowell,  Indiana,  near  Crown  Point,  that  state,  and  is  a 
daughter  of  Orin  W.  and  Delilah  (Drake)  Jewett,  natives  of  Portland,  New  York,  and  Lowell, 
Indiana,  respectively.  Her  father,  who  was  a  practicing  attorney,  removed  with  his  family 
to  Illinois  and  still  later,  in  1879,  came  to  the  Black  Hills,  locating  in  Sturgis.  He  served 
as  the  first  county  judge  of  Meade  county  and  maintained  the  dignity  and  impartiality  of 
the  bench.  In  1903  he  went  to  Sawtelle,  California,  where  he  engaged  in  the  real-estate 
business  until  his  death  in  1908.  In  the  spring  of  1861  he  answered  President  Lincoln's  first 
call  for  troops  and  served  in  the  Union  Army  until  the  close  of  the  war.  After  the  death  of 
his  first  wife  he  was  again  married  and  his  widow  still  lives  in  California. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Calx  in  have  one  child,  a  daughter,  Delilah  Margaret,  who  gave  her  hand 
in  marriage  to  Wallace  A.  Trumbull,  a  resident  of  Sturgis  and  chief  clerk  of  the  quarter- 
master's department,  United  States  army,  at  Fort  Meade.  They  have  one  child,  Margaret 
Gah  in. 

Mr.  Calvin  is  a  democrat  and  represented  the  fortieth  senatorial  district  in  the  first  state 
legislative  body  of  South  Dakota  with  honor  to  himself  and  to  the  satisfaction  of  his  con- 
stituents. In  1889  and  IS'.KI  he  was  a  member  of  the  city  council  and  in  1898  and  1899  was 
president  of  that  body,  lie  is  well  known  in  Masonic  circles  throughout  the  state,  belonging 
to  all  of  the  bodies  in  that  order  and  having  taken  all  of  the  degrees  therein  with  the  excep- 
tion of  the   last   and   ho ary  degree.      Lor  ten   years  he   was  master  of  Olive   Branch    Lodge, 

No.  47,  of  Sturgis.      His  Other  fraternal  connections  arc  with  the   Elks  and  the   Ancient   Cider 

of   United   Workmen.     His   knowledge  of  the  conditions  I   happenings  of  the  early  days  of 

the  statehood  of  South  Dakota  is  valuable  to  the  present  generation,  as  the  work  of  the 
pioneers  is  too  apt  to  be  forgotten  by  those  who  reap  the  benefit  of  their  labor. 


CHARLES  B.  KENNEDY. 


Charles   I:.   Kennedy,  capitalist  of  Madison,  has  left    the  impress  of  his  individuality  in 
large  measure  upon  the  history  of  his  county  and  state.     There   is  no   feature  of  pioneer  life 

in   ili,>  county    with   which    he   is  not    familiar  and    from   the   period   of   earl)    settle nt    he  has 

borne  an  active  and  helpful  part  in  the  wmk  of  general  progress  and  improvement. 

\    native  ol    Maine,   Mr.   Kennedy    was  bom    March   28,    1850,  a    son  of    Bartholomew  C.  and 

Oliva    S.    Ke idy,   both   descended    from   old    New    England   stock,   their   ancestors  on   both 

sides  having  participated  in  the  Revolutionary  war.  Like  all  New  England  farmers  of  those 
■  lays,  his  parents  were  not  possessed  oi  wealth  but  were  honest,  hard  working  people  and 
their  greatest   desire  was  that  their  children  should  enjoy  better  advantages  than  had  fallen 

to  their  lot.     In  early  manhood   Bartholomew  C.  Kei ly  became  a   mber  oi   the  Masonic 

fraternity,  as  had  his  father  before  him,  and  to  the  teachings  of  that  organization  he  was 
greatlj   devoted,     His  wife  was  a  member  of  the  Freewill   Baptist  church. 

Charles   B.  Kenned)    acquired   his  early  education  in  a   log  school  house  n ■  bis  father's 

farm.     The  building  was  seated   with  lone   w len  benches,  one  row    on  either  side  with  an 

aisle   in   the  center.      II, •   was   lift. .en   years  of  age   when    his    father  sold   tl Id   home   farm   ill 

\,xV    England   ami   purchased   another  five   miles   from   Bangor,  Maine.     While  living  on  the 

I. ,11, a     pl.ee    i   I,,. ,  I,        B.    Kennedy    walked    foul     mile-    to    attend    high    Scl I.   doing    the    chores 

nighl   and  n urn'      He  afterward  worked  in  a  sawmill  and  earned  sufficient  monej   to  cable 

,,,,,  I,,  attend  the  Pittsfield  (Me.)  Institute  for  one  term,  lie  afterward  kept  up  his  studies 
and   at    the  -line  I I  taught    -el 1  and   later  spent    ■  term  as  a   student    in  the   Maine  State 


t  II  \l:l.l>    B.   KENNEDY 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  139 

College  at  Orono,  working  on  tin-  college  grounds  to  help  defray  expenses,  but  ill  health  pre- 
vented him  from  completing  his  course.  Soon  afterward  he  was  elected  district  superintend- 
ent of  schools  and  held  that  position  until  his  removal  to  the  west. 

On  the  20th  of  May,  1ST.".,  Mr.  Kennedy  wedded  Miss  May  Ella  Williamson,  a  daughter 
of  Judge  Henry  Williamson,  of  Maine.  Coming  to  the  Mississippi  valley,  several  years  were 
spent  in  Le  Roy.  Minnesota,  where  Mr.  Kennedy  taught  high  school  for  a  year  and  was  also 
deputy  county  superintendent  of  schools  of  Mower  county,  lie  then  established  the  first 
newspaper  published  at  that  point,  calling  it  the  Le  Roy  Independent.  After  editing  and 
publishing  that  journal  for  four  years  he  sold  out  and  on  the  18th  of  March,  1878,  came 
to  Dakota  territory,  ninety  miles  beyond  an  operating  line  of  railway.  He  secured  a  home- 
stead and  tree  claim  of  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres,  at  which  time  there  were  but  nine 
families  in  the  county,  located  around  tin-  two  lakes,  Madison  and  Herman.  There  was  not 
a  white  person  west  of  them,  save  a  few  scattered  settlers  along  the  James  and  Missouri 
rivers,  and  those  who  had  recently  located  in  the  Black  Hills  on  the  western  border  of  the 
territory.  They  were  indeed  on  the  frontier.  Not  an  acre  of  improved  land  nor  a  tree,  build- 
ing or  sign  of  human  habitation  was  in  sight  from  their  locality,  nothing  but  wild  prairie 
as  far  as  the  eye  could  reach.  Deep  Indian  and  buffalo  trails  led  from  every  direction  to  the 
permanent  spring  of  water  on  the  land  in  what  is  now  Lake  Park  in  Madison.  It  was  this 
spring  of  water  that  led  Mr.  Kennedy  to  locate  on  that  particular  tract  and  also  the  fact  that 
the  claim  was  only  a  half  mile  from  the  center  of  the  county  at  the  junction  of  two  valleys 
which  would  naturally  be  sought  by  any  railroads  penetrating  the  county.  His  prescience 
found  fulfillment,  for  both  valleys  have  sitae  been  occupied  by  railroads. 

Alter  building  a  temporary  sod  house  Mr.  Kennedy  began  breaking  prairie  with  a  four-ox 
team  and  a  little  later  built  a  small  frame  house  and  frame  and  straw  stable,  the  lumber 
being  drawn  with  ox  teams  from  the  nearest  railway  point  about  sixty  miles  distant.  After 
two  years  a  survey  was  made  for  an  extension  of  tin'  southern  Minnesota  division  of  the 
Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railroad  to  near  the  center  of  Lake  county,  the  survey  cross- 
ing Mr.  Kennedy's  land.  On  the  south  shore  of  Lake  Madison  there  hail  sprung  up  a  little 
village  of  about  a  dozen  little  buildings,  which  was  called  Madison,  and  which  was  the 
county  seat.  The  railway  survey  passed  nearly  three  miles  north  of  the  village  of  Madison, 
but  passed  through  the  village  of  Herman  on  the  north  shore  of  Lake  Herman.  Bitter  rivalry 
sprung  up  between  the  two  towns  for  the  county  seat  ami  also  tin'  village  of  Wentworth, 
Which  had  just  been  platted  on  the  new  railway  survey,  ten  miles  east  of  Herman,  was  bid- 
ding for  the  honor.     It  was  then  that  Mr.  Ken ly  saw  his  opportunity.     His  three  hundred 

and  twenty  acres  of  land  was  within  a  half  mile  of  the  center  of  the  county,  between  two 
large  lakes  in  a  well  drained  valley  with  plenty  of  pure  water— an  ideal  location  for  a 
town  site.  He  had  little  difficulty  in  convincing  the  people  of  Madison  that  he  bad  tin'  place 
to  which  they  should  move  and  negotiations  were  soon  completed  to  that  end.  He  imme- 
diately platted  a  town,  which  he  named  New  Madison,  and  before  the  platting  was  com- 
pleted  the  first  building  to  be  moved  from  the  old  town  was  on  its  foundation  in  the  new  one. 
The  rival  town  of  Herman,  however,  did  not  give  up  the  claim  to  the  county  seat  without  a 
struggle  and  the  builders  of  the  new  town  of  Madison  realized  that  two  tow  ns,  only  two 
and  a  half  miles  apart  in  a  sparsely  settled  country,  could  not  continue  lone  to  exist.  The 
New  Madison  people,  therefore,  made  a  proposition  to  the  townspeople  of  Herman  that  they 
would  give  them  in  New  Madison  an  equal  number  of  lots  and  as  well  located  as  they  possessed 
in  Herman  it  they  would  move  their  buildings  to  New  Madison.  The  Herman  townspeople 
made  a  similar  proposition  to  the  residents  of  the  other  town  and  so  little  progress  was 
made  in  that  direction.  At  length  a  committee  of  six,  three  from  each  town,  met  to  arbitrate. 
An  all  night  session  ensued,  without  result,  and  other  meetings  followed  which  were 
equally  unresultant.  Then  two  other  members  were  added  to  the  committee  from  each  town, 
but  still  without  result.  About  this  time  the  people  of  New  Madison  learned  that  three 
different    buildings  at    Herman   could   he   bought,  and   in  a   quiet   way  Mr.   Kennedy  and  two 

others  purchased  these  buildings  and  proc led  to  move  them,  one  at  a  time  to  New  Madison, 

taking  the  smallest  first.  When  the  people  of  Herman  -aw  wdiat  was  being  done  they  rose 
enmasse,  many  armed  with  weapons  of  warfare,  but  the  foresight  of  Mr.  Kennedy  and  his 
associates  had  provided  for  the  situation  and  a  sheriff  and  several  deputies  were  on  duty. 
Tlie  people  of  the  rival  town  saw  that  opposition  would  he  useless  and  felt  that  this  was  only 
' building.     What  was  their  consternation  when  they  saw  the  second  and  then  the  third 


1  in  HISTi  >RY   '  "I    S(  lUTH   DAKOTA 

building  going  to  New  Madison.  They  did  not  know  what  the  end  would  be,  nor  how  much 
property    the  \ew    Madison  forces  had  acquired  and  soon  the  two  committees  again  met  and 

Herman  agreed  t"  move  to  New    Vladisoi the  original  terms,  since  which  ti the  growth 

of  the  countj   seal  has  been  uninterrupted. 

In  the  winter  of  L880-81  Mr.  Kenned;  represented  Lake  and  seven  adjoining  counties 
in  the  territorial  legislature  and  at  that  session  secured  the  passage  of  an  act  vacating  the 
old  -it'1  of  Madison  and  changing  the  m ■  oi  the  new  town  to  New  Madison  and  also  desig- 
nating it  a-  the  county  seal  of  Lake  county.  Ee  was  likewise  instrumental  in  securing  the 
passage  oi  an  act  establishing  the  state  Normal  School  at  Madison  and  he  donated  a  twenty 
acre  sit.'  for  the  school  the  site  being  nov  occupied  by  four  large  stone  buildings,  while 
the  campus  is  covered  with  fine  shade  trees.  The  winter  of  Mr.  Kennedy's  service  in  the 
legislature  was  a  memorable  one  in  the  history  of  the  state.  The  snow  lay  to  such  depths 
that  no  trains  ran  throughout  the  winter,  and  at  the  close  of  his  service  in  the  legislature  it 
seemed  impossible  tor  him  to  return  to  his  home,  a  distance  of  seventy-five  miles  in  direct 
line  and  about  one  hundred  and  fifty  miles  by  rail.  Mr.  Kennedy  and  three  other  of  the 
legislators,  however  determined  to  brave  conditions  and  hired  a  team  and  sled,  starting  upon 
lie  trip.  There  was  not  even  a  track  through  the  drifted  snow,  which  was  three  feet  or 
more  all  over  the  ground  and  in  some  of  the  ravines  was  from  fifteen  to  twenty  feet  deep,  so 
that  much  of  tin'  way  they  had  to  sh..\rl  a"hd  tread  a  track  to  pet  the  team  through.  They 
could  only  make  from  live  to  ten  miles  in  a  clay  ami  night  found  the  team  jaded  and  the 
men  practically  exhausted.  Tin-  next  day  they  would  -end  home  the  team  ami  driver  of  tne 
day  before  and  hire  a  fresh  team  and  after  eleven  days  of  most  terrible  hardships,  much  of 
tin'  way  through  blinding  snow  storms,  they  readied  Madison,  two  of  the  party  stopping  at 
Sioux  Falls  and  one  of  them  dying  in  a  few  days  from  exhaustion  on  this  trip. 

In  tin'  spring  of  1881  Mr.  Kennedy  opened  a  real-estate  and  private  hanking  business 
in  Madison  and  in  lssr  became  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  First  National  Bank  and  its  first 
president.  In  1885,  in  connection  with  his  brother,  William  F.  Kennedy,  he  organized  the 
Kennedy  Brothers  hanking,  farm  loan  ami  real-estate  business,  which  in  1889  they  merged 
into  the  Northwestern  Loan  &  Hanking  Company,  of  which  Charles  II.  Kennedy  was  president 
and  his  brother  cashier  and  secretary.  The  increase  in  business  demanded  that  the  hanking 
department    he  conducted   separate   from   t  lie   farm    loan   and   real-estate  departments  and  in 

L891    tlcy   organized   the   Madison   State    Bank,  with   the   s; officers   a-  the  Northwestern 

Loan  &  Hanking  Company,  and  both  continued  to  do  business  in  their  several  departments 
iii  then-  ..nice  building  at  the  northwest  corner  of  Egan  avenue  and  Sixth  street.  In  1909, 
desiring  t..  retire  from  the  banking  business,  a  consolidation  of  the  Madison  State  Hank  with 
the  h,-i  National  Hank  was  effected  and  the  former  merged  int..  the  latter.  The  North- 
western Loan  &  Banking  Company,  however,  continue-  1..  conduct  a  general  farm  loan 
and  real-estate  business  and  a-  president    Mr.   Kennedy   direct-  its  interest-. 

IK-  largest  Imsiness  concerns,  however,  are  his  farms,  which  he  began  to  buy  when 
the  county  wa-  first  settled,  lie  n..w  owns  forty  farms  and  much  of  the  land  is  improved. 
In  this  piece-  he  has  .level.. pod  law  prairies,  breaking  the  sod,  fencing,  tiling,  constructing 
buildings,  planting  tic-  and  .hung  other  work  that  lias  transformed  the  unsettled  prairies 
i,,  .,  -tat.-  ..i  high  cultivation.  During  the  pa -t  -i\  years  In-  ha-  erected  nothing  hut  solid 
concrete  buildings,  having  manj  of  them  on  different  farms  throughout  the  county  at  the 
present  tunc  He  derives  hi-  greatest  pleasure  from  the  development  of  his  farms  in 
a  permanent  manner  and  along  scientific  lines.  He  has  always  had  the  greatest  faith  in  the 
future  of  farm  lands  in  South  Dakota  and  ha-  utilized  everj   opportunity  for  the  advantageous 

purchase    h.     All  days  in  his  career  have  not   hen  equally  bright.     In   fact,  he  has  seen 

the  storm  clouds  gather,  but  he  has  managed  to  turn  threatened  defeat  into  victory  and  has 
lived   to  see   the   prevailing    prices  of   live   and   ten   dollars   per  acre,   which  existed   during  the 

1  panic  from  1893  to  1897,  advance  until  improved  farms  in  the  county  today  are 
worth    usuallj    one   hundred   and    fifty   dollars   per  acre.     At    the  present    time    Mr.    Ke ly 

ly  turning  over  hi-  business  to  his  sons,  I  .  Le  Roj  and  Dean  M.,  yet  he  still  keeps 
supervision    over    hi-    interests    and.     ts    indolence   and    idleness    are    utterly    foreign    to   his 

nature,  c.ul.l   not   be  content   with. .id   s •  business  interests.     His  notable  success  maj    be 

attributed  largely  to  his  unfaltering  diligence  and  his  temperate  habits,  and  now  he  has 
opportunitj  to  enjoj  rest  il  he  so  desires.  In  fact,  he  -p. aid-  the  winter  months  and  indeed 
about    hah    ..i    his   tunc   at     Los    Angeles,   California.      He    was    for    many    years    interested 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  141 

quite  extensively  in  the  raising  of  live  stock  and  during  that  time  was  a  member  of  the 
Dakota  Fine  Stock  Breeders  Association,  of  which  lie  served  as  president  for  one  term. 
He  has  been  the  leader  in  the  erection  of  concrete  buildings  in  his  section  of  the  state,  being 
the  first  to  follow  this  plan  in  Lake  county  and  thus  setting  an  example  for  others.  He 
recognized  the  value  of  such  buildings,  which  are  cool  in  summer  and  warm  in  winter. 
Improving  fauns  makes  stronger  appeal  to  him  than  anything  else,  and  he  rejoices  in  the 
change  from  crude  nature  to  highly  improved  land. 

In  politics  Mr.  Kennedy  is  a  progressive  republican  and  lias  ever  manifested  a  public- 
Bpirited  interest  in  the  vital  questions  and  issues  of  the  day.  He  has  membership  with 
the  Masons  and  the  Odd  Fellows,  being  a  member  of  Evergreen  Lodge,  No.  17,  A.  F.  &.  A.  M.; 
Cyrus  Chapter,  Xo.  26,  R.  A.  M.;  Madison  Chapter,  Xo.  6,  <  >.  E.  S.;  and  Madison  Commandery 
No.  20.  K.  T.,  all  of  Madison,  and  Oriental  Consistory,  Xo.  1,  Yankton;  and  El  Riad  Shrine 
Temple  of  Sioux   Falls. 

He  has  lived  to  witness  notable  changes  throughout  this  section  of  the  country.  Then' 
were  just  nine  families  in  Lake  county  at  the  time  of  his  arrival  and  hi'  went  through  the 
period  of  hardships  and  privations  incident  to  settlement  upon  the  frontier.  At  that  period 
the  nearest  railroad  was  ninety  miles  I  nun  his  home  and  all  lumber  for  building  purposes 
had  to  be  hauled  the  entire  distance  with  ox  teams.  Notable  has  been  the  change  in  methods 
of  travel  since  that  time;   today  Mr.   Kennedy  speeds  over  the   country   in   a   motor  car  and 

his  progressive  spirit  is  indicated  in  the  fact  that  he  was  the  owner  of  the  first   auto bile 

in  his  part  of  the  state.  -Mr.  Kennedy  may  truly  be  called  a  self-made  man.  He  started  out 
in  lite  without  a  dollar  and  even  earned  the  money  to  pay  the  expenses  of  his  education 
after  leaving  the  common  schools.  He  has  never  received  a  dollar  by  gift  or  inheritance 
from  any  source  whatever.  While  his  early  advantages  were  limited,  he  has  learned  many 
valuable  lessons  in  the  school  of  experience  and  is  today  a  broad  and  liberal-minded  man, 
in  touch  with  the  world's  advancement  and  exemplifying  in  his  own  life  the  progressive 
spirit  of  the  age.  He  has  always  taken  an  active  part  in  the  welfare  of  this  city  which 
he  helped  to  build,  serving  for  many  years  as  a  member  of  the  city  council  and  for  two 
years  as  its  mayor.  He  has  also  been  active  in  territorial  and  state  matters,  having  been 
one  of  twelve  or  more  men  from  different  parts  of  the  territory  to  spend  several  months 
in  Washington,  I).  C,  in  the  interest  of  tin'  fight  to  secure  in  congress  an  act  dividing  the 
territory  and  admitting  the  two  states.  North  and  South  Dakota.  He  was  for  several  years 
chairman  of  the  republican  central  committee  of  Lake  county  and  a  member  of  the  slate 
central  committee,  but  in  later  years  lias  been  too  much  engrossed  in  business  to  give 
political  matters  much  attention.  In  both  political  and  religious  views  he  has  been  quite 
liberal,  being  strenuously  opposed  to  blindly  following  bosses  and  self-constituted  leaders  in 
either  line.  He  has  never  adopted  a  belief  simply  because  some  one  else  advocated  if.  or 
because   his    ancestors    were   devotees   of    it.   but   has   always   exercised    his   own    judgment  and 

rejected   those    ideas  or   tl ries  which    have   not   appealed   to  his   reason.      Such  is  the  history 

of  one  of  Lake  county's  foremost  citizens  and  a  man  not  unknown  as  a  leader  in  the  state. 
Great,  indeed,  an-  the  changes  which  have  been  wrought  sine  he  came  to  Dakota.  Advantages 
were  tew  at  tin-  time  of  his  arrival,  but  opportunities  were  many  for  the  ambitious, 
industrious  and  energetic  man.  and  these  he  utilized  until  he  stands  today  as  one  of  the 
m..-t  prosperous  residents  of  South  Dakota,  strong  in  his  ability  to  plan  and  to  perform, 
- 'j  in  his  honor  and  his  good  name. 


PETER   DUHAMEL. 


In  the  period  when  Dakota  was  emerging  from  the  wilderness  and  taking  on  evidences  of 
territorial  organization  and  of  pioneer  development  Peter  Duhamel  became  a  resident  of  the 
state.  He  is  now  living  in  Rapid  Citj  and  has  passed  the  seventy-sixth  milestone  on  life's 
journey.  He  was  bom  near  Montreal,  Canada,  December  :::'.,  ls::s.  a  son  of  Baptiste  and 
Julia   i  La   Motte)   Duhamel,  both  of  whom  were  native  Canadians,  of  French  ancestry. 

Peter  Duhamel's  education  was  limited  to  brief  attendance  at  the  public  schools  in  his 
home  district,  'the  father  died  when  the  son  was  but  nim-  years  of  age  and  it  was  necessary 
that  In-  assi-t  his  brothers  in  the  development  and  operation  of  the  home  farm.     In   1857,  at 


142  HISTORY   OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

die  age  of  nineteen  years,  he  left  Canada  and  made  his  way  to  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  which  was 
then  a  frontier  trading  post.  There  he  worked  at  anything  thai  offered  and  afterward  entered 
the  employ  of  a  hay  contractor  at  Fori  Randall,  in  Dakota  territory,  remaining  at  that  point 
until  September,  L857,  when  he  returned  to  Sioux  City.  Finding  times  then-  especially  liard 
and  no  work  to  be  had,  he  journeyed  to  Fort  Pierre,  where  he  seemed  employment  with  a 
fur-trading  company  and  spent  the  winter  in  that  country.  In  the  spring  of  1859  he  started 
on  horseback  for  Pike's  Peak,  Colorado,  and  soon  after  arrived  at  his  destination.  He  engaged 
in  the  cattle  business  there,  continuing  on  the  ranges  of  Colorado  and  Wyoming  with  good 
success  until  1879,  when  he  removed  to  Rapid  City  and  again  engaged  in  cattle  ranching,  liis 
brand,  "TN."  becoming  one  of  the  best  known  in  Dakota  territory,  liis  herds  of  cattle  number- 
ing at  times  in  excess  of  ten  thousand  head,  together  with  which  he  owned  hundreds  of 
horses.  In  1899  liis  cattle,  horses  and  large  tracts  of  land  which  he  had  acquired  were  sold 
and  he  retired  permanently  from  ranching.  Mr.  Duhamel's  experiences  during  his  ranching 
days  in  the  early  '60s  on  the  frontier,  hundreds  of  miles  from  civilization  with  the  hostile 
Indians  as  a  constant  menace,  would  alone  furnish  excellent  material  for  a  book.  He  remained 
on  the  frontier  when  very  few  white  men  had  the  coinage  to  do  so.  He  managed  to  win 
and  keep  the  friendship  of  the  Indians  and  at  the  same  time  so  controlled  and  directed  his 
business  affairs  that  he  met  with  unqualified  success  in  all  of  his  ventures. 

In  I •ii)7  the  Duhamel  Company,  of  which  he  is  the  president,  was  organized  and  the 
business  has  been  developed  into  one  of  the  largest  hardware,  house  furnishing,  saddlery  and 
harness  enterprises  in  the  state.  He  likewise  has  banking  and  financial  interests  and  at  the 
present  time  is  vice  president  of  the  Pennington  County  Bank  of  Rapid  City;  president  of 
the  Bank  of  Wasta  Wasta,  South  Dakota:  president  of  the  Hank  of  New  Underwood  at  New 

[Jnderv, I,  South   Dakota:   and  president   of   the   Dank  of  Hermosa   in  the  town  of  the  same 

ii, lie  i>  also  the  holder  of  a  large  amount   of  stock  in   various  other  hanks  and   likewise 

has  other  stock  and  securities.  His  investments  have  been  most  judiciously  made  and  have 
brought  to  him  a  gratifying  success. 

In  1870,  at  Denver,  Colorado,  .Mr.  Duhamel  married  Ixalrina  Lappus,  a  native  of  Germany, 
who  died  in  1909,  at  the  age  of  sixty-one  years.  In  their  family  were  eight  children:  Matilda, 
who  is  residing  in  Oregon;  Alexander,  who  is  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Duhamel  Com- 
pany; .Mary  Louisa,  the  wile  of  Dr.  1'.  .1.  Waldron,  of  Rapid  City;  Josephine,  who  married 
C.  .1.  Ilorgan,  of  Rapid  City;  Adeline,  the  wife  of  C.  M.  Fallon,  also  residing  in  Rapid  City; 
Joseph  J.,  who  is  connected  with  the  Pennington  County  Bank  of  Rapid  City;  and  Annie 
and  Agnes. 

The  religious  faith  of  the   family  is  that   of  the  Catholic  church.      Mr.    Doha I   is  an    Elk 

and  in  politics  is  an  independent  republican.  Few  men  have  been  a  witness  of  the  state's 
development  Foi  so  long  a  period,  for  he  arrived  here  when  the  country  was  almost  wholly 
occupied  b\   the  Indians  and  evidences  oi  modern  civilization  were  practically  unknown.     His 

success  was  due  to  inherent   honesty,  hard  work  and  ccoii y  of  his  resources,  qualities  which 

enabled  him  to  take  advantage  of  the  opportunities  offered  by  a  new  and  rapidly  developing 
country.  As  the  years  passed  he  steadily  advanced  toward  the  goal  of  prosperity  and  is 
today  one  of  the  substantial  residents  of  Rapid  City,  being  connected  with  many  important 
business  enterprises  which  return  to  him  a  handsome  inc ■ 


JUDGE   DIGHTON  CORSON. 


I,,   the  death   of  Judge   Dighton  Corson   on   the  7th  of   May,    L915,  South    Dakota   lost   one 

who  up  to  that    ti had   1 n   her  oldest    living   lawyer  and  one   whose   life  record   constitutes 

an    integral   chapter   In    the    history    of   the   stale.      Ill    him    it    was    -aid:      "The    town    is    better, 
the  state   l-   bettet    and   tic   world   is  better   for  hi-  having  lived,  and   that    is  all   the  monument 

that    II    iii. 1-   I-   leave  when   he  is  called   to  the  great    beyond.     To  know    him    was  to  love 

him."     Ill-  friends  will  mis-  him.  but  the  memory  ><(  hi-  Bwee I  beautiful  hie,  ,,f  Ins  sin- 

ceritj   1  simplicity,  will  not   be  forgotten.    They  will  not   mourn  for  him  as  they  would  for 

;,    VM,,,, ,,n.  cut    oil    in   the    flower  and    promise  of   his  youth,  but    will    rejoice   in   his  memory 

as  thai    ol    a    man    wle,   laid   down   Ins   ta-k    in  the  twilight   of  the  day,  when   all   that   he   had  to 

do  had  been  noblj   and  fully  complel ed. 


JUDGE  DIGHTON  CORSON 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  145 

Judge  Corson  was  born  upon  a  farm  in  Somerset  county,  Maine,  October  31,  1827,  a  son 
of  Isaac  and  Nancy  (Tuttle)  Corson,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  the  Pine  Tree  state  and 
members  of  old  New  England  families.  The  father  died  during  the  early  childhood  of  his  son 
Dighton,  who  was  the  youngest  of  a  large  family.  He  attended  the  public  schools  of  Water- 
ville,  .Maine,  and  prepared  for  college  but  was  denied  the  advantage  of  a  college  course.  He 
entered  upon  the  study  of  law  in  Waterville  and  later  continued  his  preparation  for  the 
profession  at  Bangor,  Maine,  passing  the  examination  which  secured  him  admission  to  the 
bar  in  1853, 

Coming  west  in  the  same  year,  he  settled  in  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  where  he  practiced 
until  1861,  and  during  that  period  he  was  also  connected  with  the  work  of  lawmaking  in 
Wisconsin,  for  he  was  a  member  of  the  state  legislature  there  in  1857-8.  While  living  in 
Milwaukee  county  he  was  also  elected  states  attorney  and  served  for  two  years.  Ill  health 
caused  him  to  seek  a  change  of  climate  and  he  went  to  California,  where  he  remained  for  a 
short  time  and  then  removed  to  Nevada.  On  the  organization  of  the  territory  he  was  chosen 
district  attorney  and  served  as  states  attorney  at  Virginia  City,  Nevada.  Returning  to 
California,  he  remained  in  that  state  until  1877,  when  he  came  to  Dakota  territory,  settling 
at  Deadwood.  There  he  engaged  in  private  practice  and  was  one  of  the  first  attorneys  for 
Hi,,  llnmestake  Mining  (  ompany.  He  was  identified  with  the  bar  of  South  Dakota  through 
out  the  remainder  of  his  life,  long  occupying  a  position  of  prominence  and  distinction  among 
the  representatives  of  the  legal  profession.  He  served  in  the  volunteer  constitutional  con- 
vention of  1885  and  in  the  permanent  convention  of  1889  and  took  a  leading,  active  and  help- 
ful part  in  forming  the  present  state  constitution.  In  the  same  year  he  was  elected  to  the 
supreme  bench  of  South  Dakota,  whereon  he  served  continuously  until  1913,  or  for  a  period 
of  almost  twenty-four  years,  when  he  retired,  being  one  of  two  members  of  the  original  court 
to  serve  thus  continuously  from  its  organization. 

On  the  22d  of  May,  1882.  Judge  Corson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Hoff- 
man, who  survives  him.  At  the  time  of  his  death  it  was  said  of  Mrs.  Corson:  ''Her  unselfish 
devotion,  especially  during  the  closing  years  of  his  life,  was  more  beautiful  than  any  poem 
that  was  ever  written,  sweeter  than  any  song  that  was  ever  sung.  The  home  life  of  this  good 
man  and  this  good  woman  was  infinitely  more  to  each  of  them  than  all  the  honors  this  state 
has  or  ever  will  confer  upon  either  of  them.  Its  devotion,  confidence  and  tenderness  speak 
more  eloquently  in  praise  of  Dighton  Corson's  character,  of  his  pure  ami  blameless  life,  than 
any  orator  will  ever  speak." 

Perhaps  no  better  characterization  of  Judge  Corson  can  be  given  than  by  quoting  from 
the  local  papers.  The  Capital-Journal  said:  "Dighton  Corson  had  the  respect  of  the  bar 
of  South  Dakota  to  such  a  degree  as  no  other  member  of  the  state  legal  fraternity  ever 
enjoyed.  His  manner,  his  make-up  anil  his  everyday  life  were  such  as  made  1 1 i iti  stand  out 
preeminently  as  a  distinguished  gentleman,  an  able  scholar  and  a  citizen  far  above  the  aver- 
age. His  cool,  deliberate  and  unimpassioned  demeanor  marked  him  in  every  walk  of  life  as 
one  who  would  be  respected  by  any  and  every  class  of  citizens,  and  his  presence  in  any 
body  of  men  or  social  gathering  always  elicited  respectful  admiration.  ...  His  ideals 
always  reflected  something  for  the  betterment  of  mankind.  His  desires  were  constantly  in 
the  interest  of  humanity,  the  community  and  his  family.  His  personal  wants  and  wishes 
were  not  a  burden  imposed  on  others,  and  in  all  his  eventful  experience  he  looked  upon  lite 
and  acted  hi-  part  as  a  philosopher.  In  all  his  political  and  official  life  as  well  as  his  personal 
existence  he  enjoyed  the  distinction  of  being  a  man  above  reproach  and  with  no  one  to 
charge  him  with  dishonesty  or  suggest  duplicity  or  failure  to  keep  his  word.  In  the  recent 
years  when  political  campaigns  everywhere  and  in  this  state  in  particular  were  marked  with 
so  much  bitterness,  vindictiveness  and  animosity.  Dighton  Corson  lived,  moved  and  held  posi- 
tions without  once  being  referred  to  by  anyone,  to  our  knowledge,  in  even  an  uncomplimentary 
manner." 

A  fitting  and  well  merited  eulogy  was  that  pronounced  by  Judge  Dick  Haney,  of  Mitchell, 
formerly  of  the  state  supreme  curt  and  the  colleague  of  Judge  Corson,  when  all  that  was 
mortal  of  the  latter  lav  in  state  in  the  capitol,  where  the  funeral  services  were  held.  "It 
certainly  is  altogether  fitting,"  said  Judge  Haney,  "that  the  state  of  South  Dakota,  at  this 
time  ami  in  this  place,  should  render  its  highest  civic  honors  to  the  memory  of  Dighton  Cor- 
son,  whose  mortal  remains  lie  before  us,  surrounded  as  they  should  be  with  the  beautiful 
emblems  of  immortality.  Its  laws  have  been  and  will  be  so  affected  and  influenced  by  his 
Vol.  rv— 7 


U6  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

hi Imrs;  its  life  and  his  life  haw-  been  sd  interwoven  as  that  no  historj  oi  the  one  will  evei  be 
complete  without  the  history  of  the  other.  .  .  .  Having  assisted  in  creating  a  new  com- 
monwealth, having  contributed  in  large  measure  to  the  establishment  of  the  organic  laws 
oi  a  new  state,  having  aided  in  adding  another  star  to  the  American  flag,  he  took  his  Beat 
on  the  supreme  bench  where,  for  full  twenty-three  years,  he  continually  discharged  the 
difficult  duties  of  his  high  office  with  preeminent  efficiency  and  fidelity.  And  this  service, 
extending  ovei  twenty-three  laborious  years,  was  all  performed  by  this  remarkable  man 
aftei  having  attained  the  age  of  sixty-two  -an  age  when  men  usually  regard  life's  labors 
finished  and  all  its  opportunities  past.  During  the  late,-  years  oi  Judge  Corson's  service 
on  the  supreme  bench,  his  labors  were  rendered  additionally  burdensome  by  the  impairment 
of  his  sight,  to  remedy  which  he  submitted  to  two  serious  surgical  operations,  tie  was 
not  required  by  financial  necessity  to  continue  in  public  office.  His  place  among  the  distin- 
guished  citizens  of  South  Dakota  was  assured.  Ambition,  in  it-  ordinary  sense,  did  not  deter 
him   from  seeking  the  comforts  and  repose  of  a  most  congenial  and   happy   home.     He  con- 

ti d  to  labor  for  the  love  of  labor  itself.     He  continued  to  serve  for  the  sake  of  service. 

It    was  ll ssence  of  his  philosophy,  the  controlling  precept  of  his  religion,  that  every  man 

should  do  In-  host  in  all  circumstances  and  continuously  until  deprived  of  all  power  to  labor 
bj  the  infirmities  of  his  physical  being.  So  he  toiled  on,  lived  on,  calm  and  dignified  and 
uncomplaining,  until  the  final  summons  came,  and  then,  'sustained  and  soothed  by  an  tinlallcr- 
ing  trust.'  he  gently  fell  asleep.  Such  a  life  and  such  a  death  are  not  the  common  lot  of 
man.  They  reveal  the  highest  aspirations  and  the  finest  qualities  of  American  manhood.  They 
reveal  the  soul  of  American  civilization;  the  courage,  the  industry  and  integrity  required  to 

subdue  a   continent In  this  magnificent    constructive  movement,  this  conquest  of  the 

west,  this  creation  of  commonwealths,  it  was  Dighton  Corson's  good  fortune  to  play  a  con- 
spicuous part— a  part  for  which  he  was  preeminently  well  qualified.  .  .  .  That  lie  was 
a    man   of   more   than  ordinary  ability   is  conclusively   shown    by    I  he   recognition   given    him    in 

Wisconsin   and   Nevada,   as   well   as    in    South   Dakota.      During    his    residence    in    Wisi sin.  he 

was  a   member  of  the  legislature'  and  also  held  the  offii f  district  attorney  of   Milwaukee 

county.  While  In  Nevada  he  again  held  the  ..nice  of  public  prosecutor  and  witnessed  the 
organization  of  Nevada  territory.  So  for  sixty  years  he  was  a  trusted  leader,  in  the  fore- 
tront  of  the  on-marching  columns  of  empire  builders,  continuously  engaged  in  establishing 
smaal  oriler  and  enforcing  or  interpreting  those  self-imposed  rules  of  conduct  and  of  property 
without  which  the  wonderful  development  of  the  western  country  would  have  been  impos- 
sible. .  Judge  Corson  responded  to  the  rcc p 1 1 rcineii I s  of  every  opportunity  and  so  per? 
I led  his  part  in  this  grand  human  drama  as  (o  entitle  his  name  and  memory  to  lie  cher- 
ished,   loved   and    revered,  so   long  as   social   order  and    civil    "Lin nl    shall    endure   in   South 

I  lakota. 

•'.Indue  Corson  was  splendidly  equipped  for  the  important  duties  of  his  long  and  event- 
ful life.  It  would  seem  that  nature,  or  Providence  what  you  will  does  mil  fail  to  provide 
adequate  means  for  the  accomplishment  of  beneficent  purposes.  Our  distinguished  friend  was 
lavishly  endowed  with  the  qualities  required  in  one  who  was  allotted  to  perform  the  tasks 
assigned  to  him.  lie  was  a  man  of  commanding  presence,  courtly  "race  and  faultless  courage, 
lie  possessed  a  clear,  logical  mind  and,  though  deprived  in  youth  of  the'  advantages  of  a 
college  education,  his  diction   was  exceptionally  accurate  and  elegant.     In   his  early   days  of 

service  on  (he  supreme   bench   I ccasionally  delivered  public  addresses  which   wen-  models 

oi   fori  ii'  ic  \  alue. 

"ll    was,  however,  Ins  uniform   dignity   I  courtesy,  his  unwavering,  chivalrous   regard 

in,  the  rights  and  feelings  of  all  with  whom  he  came  in  contact,  winch  marked  him  always, 
in  all  places  and  m  all  circumstances,  as  (he  perfect  gentleman  and  which  disclosed  his 
true  character.  Though  acutely  sensitive  to  adverse  criticism  and  intensely  appreciative  of 
deserved  approval,  neither  praise  nor  blame  ever  deflected  the  course  of  his  conduct  on  the 
bench,     His  gentleness,  his  consideration    lor  others,   were   not    the   result   of   weakness  hut 

ratlcr   the   manifestation   of   his   innate   sense  of    justice,   his   c plete   self-control,  and   his 

accurate-  appreciation  of  the  proprieties  of  life.  When  the  occasion  demanded  firmness,  noth- 
ing could  move  him.  In  politics  a  stalwart  of  the'  stalwarts,  the  decisions  of  the  supreme 
court  conclusivelj  prove  thai  he-  judgment  yielded  to  no  influence  other  than  a  desire  to 
properly  interpret   the  applicable  principle  of  law. 

"During  all  of  his  long  service  as  a  judge  it   is  confidently  asserted  that  he  never  uttered 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  147 

one  discourteous  word  to  any  of  his  associates  on  the  bench  or  to  any  member  of  the  bar,  nor 
can  any  opinion  be  found  wherein  the  contentions  of  counsel  were  not  treated  with  due  cour- 
tesy and  consideration.  It  truly  may  be  said  of  him  that  in  his  life,  his  conduct  and  his 
conversation  he  always  displayed  the  qualities  of  a  cultured  gentleman." 


HOX.  ELLISON  GRIFFITH  SMITH. 

Hon.  Ellison  Griffith  Smith,  judge  of  the  supreme  court  from  the  fourth  district,  lias  been 
a  member  of  the  bar  of  South  Dakota  for  over  a  third  of  a  century  and  lias  won  distinction 
as  a  lawyer,  legislator  and  jurist.  His  birth  occurred  in  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  December  5,  1851, 
and  he  is  a  son  of  Amos  G.  and  Mary  (Ellison)  Smith,  the  former  born  on  the  14th  of  April. 
1813,  in  Bucks  county.  Pennsylvania,  and  the  latter  a  native  of  Trenton.  New  Jersey.  As  a  child 
the  father  was  taken  by  his  parents,  George  and  Elizabeth  (Thornton  i  Smith,  to  Noble 
county.  Ohio.  George  Smith  was  a  native  of  Cermany  and  accompanied  hi>  parents  on  their 
emigration  to  the  United  States,  the  family  settling  in  Pennsylvania.  There  his  marriage 
occurred  and  he  continued  to  reside  there  until  his  removal  to  Ohio.  Tiie  American  progenitor 
of  the  Thornton  family  removed  from  England  to  the  new  world  many  years  ago  and  settled 
in  New  England. 

Amos  G.  Smith  grew  to  manhood  in  the  Buckeye  state  and  was  married  in  1851.  For  a 
number  of  years  he  followed  merchandising  in  Noble  county,  Ohio,  but  in  185S  abandoned  that 
occupation  on  account  of  impaired  health  and  removed  to  Delaware  county,  Iowa,  where  he 
engaged  extensively  in  farming  and  stockraising  for  a  number  of  years.  He  was  prominent  in 
his  locality  and  was  highly  respected  by  all  who  knew  him.  He  passed  away  in  1908.  To 
him  and  his  wife  were  born  seven  children,  of  whom  our  subject  is  the  oldest.  Another  son, 
Jason  T.  Smith,  is  also  a  resident  of  South  Dakota,  for  a  time  he  practiced  law  in  Yankton 
but  is  now  director  of  agencies  for  the  Fii>t  National  Life  Insurance  Company  of  South 
Dakota. 

Judge  Ellison  G.  Smith,  who  was  but  a  child  when  the  family  removed  to  Delaware 
county,  Iowa,  received  his  elementary  education  in  the  public  schools  there.  Subsequently 
he  attended  Lenox  College  of  Hopkinton,  Delaware  county,  which  institution  conferred  upon 
him  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Arts  in  1871.  He  prepared  for  the  legal  profession  in  the 
College  of  Law  of  the  Iowa  State  University  and  in  1874  received  the  degree  of  LL.  B.  In 
that  year  he  was  elected  principal  of  the  Mechanicsville  high  school  and  held  that  position 
for  one  year.  He  then  reviewed  his  law  course  preparatory  to  engaging  in  the  practice  ol 
his  profession  and  in  1STG  he  made  his  way  to  Yankton.  South  Dakota,  when'  he  became  a 
partner  of  Hon.  G.  C.  Moody,  who  became  successively  judge  of  the  territorial  federal  court 
and  United  States  senator.  Mr.  Smith  then  took  charge  of  the  entire  law  business  of  the 
firm,  which  was  extensive  and  important  and  which  included  that  of  the  office  of  register  in 

bankruptcy.     He  proved  equal  to  the  splendid  opportunity  thus  afforded  him  and  s i  gained 

recognition  a-  an  attornej  of  unusual  ability.  He  practiced  for  a  number  of  years  in  Yankton 
and  appeared  as  counsel  in  t  of  the  important  litigation  held  in  the  courts  of  that  district. 

From  1878  to  1882  he  served  as  territorial  district  attorney  and  he  was  for  some  time 
the  associate  of  the  Hon.  Hugh  Campbell  a-  special  assistant  United  States  district  attorney. 
For  several  years  In-  held  the  position  of  reporter  for  the  territorial  supreme  court  of  Dakota 
and  in  1889,  while  the  incumbent  in  that  office,  was  elected  judge  of  the  first  judicial  circuit. 
By  reelection  he  served  in  that  capacity  lor  twenty  years,  or  until  the  1st  of  April.  L909, 
when  he  was  appointed  judge  oi  the  supreme  court  of  South  Dakota  from  the  fourth  district. 
In  the  general   election   held   in   November.   1910,  he   was  elected   to  that   office   for  a    term   of 

six    years.      He    p. es    the    faculty    of  going    surelj    and    directly    to    the    vital    point    of    a 

matte-  and  has  the  poise  and  impartiality  which  are  so  essential  to  the  judge.  A-  he  also 
has  .i  thorough  understanding  of  the  basic  principles  of  jurisprudence  and  a  wide  knowledge 

of  statute  and   precedent   his  decisions  are  sound  interpretations  of  the  law.     Altl gh   the 

greater  pan  of  his  public  service  has  been  in  *ion  with  the  courts  he  was  at  on,,  tin,.. 

identified  with  the  legislative  brand,  of  government,  being  from  1886  to  1889  the  representa- 
tive of  Yankton  county  in  the  territorial  legislature  He  has  always  given  his  political 
allegiance  to  the  republican   party. 


148  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

Judge  Smith  was  married,  in   Delaware  county,  [owa,  in  1H77,  to  Miss  Anna  Kirkw 1. 

a  native  of  the  province  of  Ontario,  Canada,  who  passed  away  in  July,   1909,  leaving  three 
children:    Ellison  ('•.,  a  graduate  oi  the  Columbian  University  of  Washington,  D.  C,  who  is 

now    practicing   in  Sioux  City,  Iowa;   Agnes  G.,  at  home;  and  Amos  Campbell,  a  civil  engineer 
connected  with  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  i   St.  Paul  Railroad  at  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota. 

Judge  Smith  is  a  York  Kite  Mason,  belonging  to  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 
at  Yankton;  the  Royal  Arch  chapter  at  Yankton;  and  De  Molay  Commandery  No.  1,  K.  T., 
at  Yankton,  lie  likewise  hold-,  membership  in  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  the  Ancient 
Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  is  an  honored 
member  oi  the  South  Dakota  State  Bar  Association  and  the  American  Bar  Association  and 
cooperates  in  the  efforts  of  those  organizations  to  increase  the  efficiency  of  the  courts.  He 
was  for  many  years  a  member  of  the  Yankton  school  board  and  has  always  taken  the  deepest 
interest  in  the  welfare  of  the  public  schools,  recognizing  their  paramount  importance.  IK' 
belongs  to  the  Congregational  church  and  in  all  relations  of  life  has  measured  up  to  high 
standards  of  manhood,  lie  is  held  in  high  esteem  not  only  because  of  his  ability  but  a  No 
because  of   his  broad-mindedness,   fairness  and  integrity. 


HENRY  W.  H1XKK  lis. 


Henry  W.  Hinrichs  is  a  banker  occupying  an  important  place  in  the  financial  circles 
..I  Rapid  City,  and  is  connected  with  a  number  of  the  leading  enterprises  in  the  Black  Hills 
region.  His  birth  occurred  in  Charles  City,  Iowa,  May  19,  1874.  His  father,  William  Hinrichs, 
was  a  native  of  Germany  and  emigrated  to  the  United  States  in  18G7.  Although  a  miller 
by  trade,  he  engaged  in  farming  after  coming  to  the  United  States,  purchasing  land  near 
Rockford,  Iowa.  In  1884  he  removed  to  Dakota  territory  with  his  family  and  settled  upon 
a  homestead  near  Kimball.  He  became  one  of  the  most  prosperous  men  of  his  community 
and  was  particularly  interested  in  the  cattle  business,  doing  much  to  demonstrate  the 
adaptability  of  South  Dakota  lands  to  profitable  stock-raising.  In  many  ways  he  con- 
tributed to  the  advancement  of  agricultural  interests  in  his  locality,  hut  a  number  of  years 
ago  hi-  retired  from  active  life  and  now  resides  at  Albany,  Oregon.  His  wife  was  in  her 
maidenhood  .Miss  Minnie  Friesmann,  was  also  burn  in  Germany  and  was  a  passenger  on  the 
same  vessel  in  which  Mr.  Hinrichs  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  America,  their  acquaintance 
beginning  upon  that  voyage. 

Henry  W.  Hinrichs  is  the  oldest  in  a  family  of  eight  children  and  received  his  education 
in   the  country   Bchools  ami   in   the  State   Agricultural  College  at  Brookings.     At   the  age  of 

Beventeen   veins   he  was   placed   in  the   Kimball   State    Bank,  where  he   worked    for  a    vein    1 

a  hull  lor  his  board.  He  next  served  lor  a  similar  period  as  deputy  postmaster  at  Chamber- 
lain, South  Dakota,  and  then  spent  a  year  in  special  study  at  the  State-  Agricultural  college 
:ii  Brookings.  A  part  of  the  following  year  was  devoted  to  work  upon  the  home  farm,  but 
in  the  spring  of  L897  he  returned  to  the  Kimball  State-  Bank,  accepting  a  position  as  book- 
keeper at    thirty   dollars   per   month.      IK-  also   bought   an   interest   in   the-   instituti ind   alter 

three  years  purchased  the  stuck  of  \Y.  II.  Wyant,  win.  had  served  as  cashier,  ami  was  himself 
appointed  to  that  position.  He  remained  with  that  bank  until  January.  1U04,  and  thin 
removed  to  Chamberlain,  purchasing  a  hull  interest  in  tie-  Chamberlain  Slate  Bank  and 
becoming  its  cashier.  A  short  time  afterward  he  organized  the  First  National  Bank  of  White 
Lake,  South   Dakota,  and  was  chosen  it-  president.     Subsequently  he  was  made  president  of 

the    Kimball    State    Hank.      In    addition    to    the   concerns    already    mentioned    1 iganized   the 

Chamberlain   Wholesale  Grocery  Company  and  the  Far is  State   Bank  oi  Puckwana,  South 

Dakota,  and  beca nc  oi   the  owners  oi   the  Bank  oi   Bijou  Hills,  South   Dakota.     In   l!i()7 

lie  disposed  oi  his  interests  in  Chamberlain  and  removed  to  Kapid  City,  where  Boon  afterward 
I,,-  organized  the  Security  Savings  Bank  and  erected  the  Security  Savings  Hunk  building,  being 
ii,,'  majority  owner  in  both.  Subsequently  he  sold  pari  of  his  holdings,  but  still  retains  the 
v\ce  presidencj  "i  i!"-  bunk,  lb-  was  one  of  tin-  organizers  of  the  Lamphere-Hinrichs  Lumber 
Company,  which  was  later  known  us  the  Warren-Lamb  Lumber  Company,  but  in  1918  he 
di  I"'  rd  hi'  his  interests  in  that  concern,  lb-  is  at  present  one  of  the  owners  and  treasurer 
el  the  Dakota   Plaster  Company,  which  has  its  works  ai   Black  Hawk,  South  Dakota,  and  he 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  151 

was  one  of  those  who  organized  the  Midwest  Coal  &  Lumber  Company,  of  which  he  is  still 
one  of  the  chief  owners  and  also  the  president.  He  is  responsible  for  the  erection  of  the  new 
buildings  of  the  Kimball  State  Bank  and  the  First  National  Bank  of  White  Lake,  two  of  the 
finest  structures  of  the  kind  in  the  state.  He  has  invested  quite  heavily  in  farm  lands  and 
is  much  interested  in  stock-raising,  and  particularly  in  the  breeding  of  blooded  shorthorn 
cattle. 

Mr.  Hinrichs  was  married  on  the  25th  of  September,  1001,  to  Miss  Kate  M.  Brchan,  a 
daughter  of  Thomas  Brchan,  whose  farm  adjoins  the  Hinrichs  homestead.  Four  children 
have  been  born  to  this  union,  namely:  Floyd,  Grace  Anna,  Frederick  William  and 
Ada  Louise. 

Mr.  Hinrichs  is  quite  prominent  in  the  counsels  of  the  democratic  party  and  lias  been 
a  candidate  upon  that  ticket  for  county  treasurer  and  also  for  state  senator.  He  realizes 
the  great  importance  of  an  adequate  system  of  public  schools  and  as  a  member  of  the  Rapid 
City  school  board  has  for  several  years  done  much  to  maintain  the  schools  of  that  city  at 
a  high  standard.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Presbyterian 
church,  of  which  he  is  a  trustee.  Fraternally  he  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason,  belonging 
to  Yankton  Consistory,  No.  1,  and  is  also  a  Woodman.  His  initiative,  executive  ability  and 
sound  judgment  as  to  financial  matters  have  been  of  great  value  to  the  Black  Hills  country, 
as  he  has  been  instrumental  in  founding  a  number  of  hanks  and  industrial  concerns  that  have 
aided  materially  in  the  development  of  that  part  of  the  state.  He  has  also  contributed  to 
the  general  welfare  along  other  lines,  as  he  is  a  man  of  many  interests  and  of  broad-minded 
views  and  is  ever  ready  to  aid  in  the  accomplishment  of  any  worthy  public  work. 


REV.  CARL  E.  CESANDER. 


Rev.  Carl  E.  Cesander,  pastor  of  the  Swedish  Lutheran  church  (if  Sioux  Falls,  is  a  man 
of  wide  influence  among  the  people  of  his  locality  and  his  efforts  for  moral  progress  have  been 
far-reaching  and  beneficial.  A  native  of  Sweden,  lie  was  born  on  the  27th  of  October,  1858, 
ami  is  a  sun  of  Jonas  P.  and  Lena  Stina  (Johnson)  Peterson,  who  came  with  their  family 
of  eight  children  to  the  United  States  in  1869,  when  their  son  Carl  was  a  lad  of  eleven  years. 
They  settled  at  Rockford,  Illinois,  where  both  the  father  and  mother  remained  until  called 
to  their  final  rest. 

Rev.  Cesander  of  this  review  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof.  He  attended  the  public 
schools  of  his  native  country  and  of  Illinois  and  also  became  a  student  in  Augustana  College 
and  in  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Rock  Island,  Illinois.  In  the  meantime  he  had  determined 
to  devote  his  life  to  the  ministry  and  was  ordained  by  the  Augustana  synod  in  Rockford, 
Illinois,  in  June,  1S85.  Having  thus  qualified  for  pastoral  work,  he  was  given  charge  of  the 
church  at  .Marsha lltown,  Iowa,  and  subsequently  was  placed  in  charge  of  the  congregations 
at  St.  Charles  and  Geneva,  Illinois,  presiding  over  the  two  churches,  which  are  situated  about 
two  miles  apart.  At  a  later  period  Mr.  Cesander  was  made  city  missionary  in  Chicago  and 
while  serving  in  that  capacity  he  organized  two  churches  of  his  denomination,  one  in  More- 
land  anil  one  in  Maywood — two  of  the  suburbs  of  the  city. 

In  1S08  Mr.  Cesander  was  called  to  the  pastorate  of  the  churches  at  Wausau  and  Merrill, 
Wisconsin.  In  addition  to  presiding  over  those  two  churches  he  had  under  his  direction 
several  mission  churches  and  in  one  year  he  traveled  over  ten  thousand  miles  in  covering  the 
field  of  his  duties.  It  was  during  that  period  that  lie  organized  :i  church  at  Madison,  Wiscon- 
sin. On  retiring  from  the  Wisconsin  field  he  removed  in  January,  1900,  to  Bridgeport,  Con- 
necticut, where  he  had  charge  of  a  church  for  live  years.  He  thence  went  to  Buffalo,  Minne- 
sota, where  he  was  t;iven  charge  of  the  two  churches  in  this  field,  one  being  situated  at 
Buffalo  and  the  other  at  Waverlv.  He  continued  in  those  pastorates  for  almost  five  years 
and  in  the  fall  of  1009  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  has  since  been  ,in  charge  of  the 
Swedish  Lutheran  church  and  also  of  a  district  church  in  Benton  township  of  the  same  county. 
The  country  church  was  destroyed  by  an  electrical  storm  in  October,  1913,  but  is  now  rebuilt 
and  is  a  handsome  edifice,  which  has  a  seating  capacity  of  four  hundred  and  cost  about 
twelve  thousand  dollars.  Since  coming  to  Sioux  Falls  Mr.  Cesander  has  made  several  trips 
in  the  interest  of  the  church  to  the  Black  Hills,  that,  being  in  the  Sioux  Falls  district.      Since 


152  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

his  arrival  in  this  state  lie  has  also  organized  three  churches  in  North  Dakota  and  has  done 
much  to  further  religious  work  and  extend  moral  influence  among  not  only  the  people  of  his 
own  denomination  but  the  general  public  at  large.  He  is  an  earnest,  thoughtful,  logical 
speaker  and  clear  rcasomr  and  can  at  will  employ  the  powers  of  eloquence  in  oratory. 

i  in   the  31s1    of   -May,    lsss,   Rev.  Cesander  was  married   to   Miss   Eleanor  L.  Kugler,  of 

\id re,   Pennsylvania,   and   to   them    have   been   born   five   children:     Paul,  who   is  now   a 

professor  in  the  high  school  at  Akely,  Minnesota;  Ruth,  a  kindergarten  teacher  at  Mountain 
Lake,  Minnesota;  Frederick,  professor  of  music  and  the  organist  of  the  Swedish  Lutheran 
church  at  Dawson,  .Minnesota;  Anna,  who  is  attending  I lustavus  Adolphus  College  at  St.  Peter, 
Minnesota;  and  Amy,  who  is  now  a  junior  in  the  high  school  at  Sioux  Falls. 

Rev.  Cesander  is  a  republican  in  his  political  views  and  keeps  well  informed  on  the  vital 
questions  and  issues  of  the  day  but  concentrates  his  efforts  upon  his  ministerial  duties,  lie 
is  an  earnest  and  forceful  speaker,  whose  words  .any  conviction  to  the  minds  of  his  hearers, 
and  in  his  work  he  has  not  been  denied  the  full  harvest  nor  the  aftermath  of  his  labors,  for 
his  influence  has  been  a  potent  element  for  good. 


FRANK    L.  <  "i  K. 


Frank  1!.  Cock  is  a  prominent  rancher  living  at  Belle  Fourche  and  has  made  a  most 
creditable  record  as  a  state  official,  serving  as  a  member  of  the  South  Dakota  livestock 
sanitary  board.  Perhaps  no  resident  of  the  state  is  better  qualified  for  this  offiee  and  none 
could  display  greater  loyalty  in  the  discharge  of  duty,  lie  was  born  in  Davenport,  Iowa, 
April  30,  LS67.  His  father,  (  harles  C.  Cock,  was  a  native  of  Ohio,  and  in  ISO::  removed 
westward  to  Iowa,  when'  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  manufacture  of  farm  implements 
for  a  time  and  later  to  the  sale  of  implements,  remaining  actively  and  successfully  in  that 
business  until  In-  death,  which  occurred  in  (  edar  Rapids,  Iowa,  in  1899.  He  took  an  active 
and  helpful  interest  in  local  affairs  and  was  lor  many  years  a  member  of  the  city  council  of 
Davenport  during  his  residence  there.  He  married  Rebecca  Raff,  a  native  of  Ohio,  who  still 
survives  and  makes  her  home  in  St.  Joseph,  Missouri.  She  is  of  Holland  Dutch  ancestry, 
tracm"    her   lineage   back    to   the  settlement    of   New    Amsterdam.      The   ancestors  of   the    Cork 

family   were   associates   of   William    l'enn    in   II arly   settlement    of   Pennsylvania    and   were 

devout  adherents  of  the  Quaker  faith. 

Crank  R.  Cock  was  the  second  ill  a  family  of  four  children  and  spending  his  youthful 
days  in  Davenport,  Iowa,  he  pursued  his  education  in  its  public  schools,  passing  through 
consecutive  grades  to  the  high  school.  In  lss-1  he  went  to  Central  City,  Nebraska,  and 
there    had     his     first    experience    in     the    livestock    business    as    an    employe    on    his    uncle's 

ranch.     At    II ml   of   a    year   he   removed    to    Lincoln    county,   Nebraska,   where   he   began 

ranching  on  his  own  account  and  in  L889  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Belle  Fourche 
valley,  where  he  has  since  been  largely  interested  in  the  conduct  of  a  ranch,  meeting  with 
excellent  success  in  his  ii  1 1  d  e  it  a  k  1 1 1  g  3.  At  the  present  lime  he  is  operating  a  ranch  of  twelve 
hundred  acres  iii  Butte  county,  employing  the  latest,  improved  and  approved  methods  in 
the  conduct  of  Ins  business.  He  has  been  for  many  years  a  persisted  and  discriminating 
Student  of  the  diseases  of  farm  animals  ami  their  eradication,  or  better  still,  their  preven- 
tion, and  his  valuable  work   m  thai  directi uli-  hi in'  of  the  logical  appointees  when 

the  state  department  of  live-stock  sanitation  was  created  in  1909.  He  has  served  continu- 
ously   sine. the    live-stock    sanitary    b d.    also    acting    as    its    secretary.      In     L913    wdien 

the   depart ni    was    thoroughly    reorganized    he   was   II ly    member   reappointed,   a    fact 

which  is  highly  complimentarj  and  indicates  n  no  uncertain  terms  tl bility  which  he  dis- 
played   and    the    fidelitj     with    which    he    discharged    the    duties    devolving    upon    him.     The 

administrati f  his  duties  has   been    marked   by   an   intelligent,  earnest    zeal   in   behalf  of 

the  stock-growing  interests  of  the  slate  and  his  activities  have  proven  a  distinct  asset  to 
the  industry.  Largely  through  his  efforts  the  department  has  bee,,  brought  to  a  high 
working  efficiencj  and  lias  eliminated  the  hardship  of  frequent  federal  quarantines  charae- 
tcrist  ic  oi   the  earlier  days. 

Mr    lock  was  m; d    ipril   17,   1895,  to  Miss  Louise  C.  Teall,  a  daughter  of   B.   V.  and 


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.Julia    Phelps    (Van   Cleef)    Teall,   of   Eau   Claire,   Wisconsin.     They   have   had    two    children 
but  the  son,  Charles  I'.,  is  deceased.     The  only  living  child  is  Dorothy  G. 

The  family  attend  the  Congregational  church  and  Mr.  Cock  holds  membership  in  the 
Masonic  fraternity.  In  politics  he  has  always  been  a  stalwart  republican  but  not  an 
office  seeker  in  the  usually  accepted  sense  of  the  term.  He  served  for  a  number  of  years 
as  a  member  of  the  Belle  Fourche  school  board  and-  for  several  years  was  its  president,  wisely 
directing  the  interests  of  the  schools  along  the  lines  of  progress,  making  the  system  one  of 
thorough  preparation  for  life's  practical  and  responsible  duties.  He  finds  his  recreation 
in  big  game  hunting  and  has  secured  various  trophies  of  the  chase. 


GEORGE   JONATHAN   DANFORTH. 

George  Jonathan  Danforth,  a  member  of  the  well  known  firm  of  Wagner  &  Danforth, 
prominent  and  successful  attorneys  of  Sioux  Falls,  was  born  near  Meeme,  Manitowoc  county, 
Wisconsin,  November  21,  1875.  He  is  a  son  of  Quincy  Aimes  and  Gertrude  (Silbernagel) 
Danforth,  the  former  of  whom  served  for  three  years  and  six  months  in  Company  C, 
Fourth  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry,  rising  from  private  to  the  rank  of  sergeant.  The 
tamil\  is  an  old  American  one  having  been  founded  in  this  country  by  Nicholas  Danforth, 
who  came  from  England  in  1638.  The  grandfather  of  the  subject  of  this  review,  Jonathan 
Danforth.  was  born  in  Vermont  in  1803  and  died  in  1879,  at  the  age  of  seventy-seven  years. 

In  the  acquirement  of  an  education  George  J.  Danforth  attended  the  public  schools  at 
Meeme  and  later  was  a  student  in  the  State  Normal  School  at  Oshkosh,  Wisconsin.  He 
afterward  enrolled  in  the  law  department  of  the  University  of  Wisconsin  at  Madison  and 
was  graduated  with  the  degree  of  LL.  B.  in  1903.  In  the  same  year  he  came  to  Sioux 
Falls  and  began  the  practice  of  his  profession,  in  which  he  has  since  made  rapid  and  steady 
Advancement.  In  1913  he  became  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Wagner  &  Danforth,  which 
controls  today  a  representative  patronage  connecting  them  with  a  great  deal  of  important 
litigation  and  they  occupy  a  prominent  place  among  the  leading  representatives  of  the  bar  in 
the  community.  In  1909  Mr.  Danforth  was  appointed  state's  attorney  and  served  in 
that  capacity  for  two  years,  discharging  his  duties  in  a  capable  ami  conscientious  manner. 
He  i-  a  director  in  the  Sioux  Life  and  Casualty  Company  of  Sioux  Falls  and  acts  also  as 
attorney  tor  this  corporation.  In  December.  1914.  he  was  elected  president  of  the  Minne- 
haha County  Bar  Association,  which  indicates  his  high  standing  among  his  professional 
brethren. 

In  Manitowoc.  Wisconsin,  August  21.  1907.  Mr.  Danforth  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Xoia  Isabel  Tollefson,  a  daughter  of  Iver  Tollefson,  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war.  Mr. 
and  ilr--.  Danforth  have  become  the  parents  of  three  children:  George  Jonathan,  Jr.,  born 
■Inly  7.   1909:    Edward  Aimes,  born  June  7,    1912;   and   Marie  Gertrude,  born   August    4.   1914. 

Mr.  Danforth  is  a  member  of  the  Congregational  church,  in  which  he  served  as  trustee, 
and  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Masonic  blue  lodge.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance 
to  the  republican  party  and  served  for  two  years  as  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Sioux 
Falls  binary  board.  His  interests  are,  however,  largely  concentrated  upon  the  duties  of 
his  profession,  in  which  he  has  met  with  that  success  which  always  rewards  unusual  merit 
ami  abilit  \  - 


JAMES    E.   O'COXNELL. 


James  E.  O'Connell  is  serving  tin-  fifth  term  as  mayor  of  Ramona,  which  is  indicative  of 
the  fact  that  he  is  a  popular  citizen  and  one  devoted  to  the  welfare  and  besl  interests 
of  the  city.  He  is  also  a  leading  business  man.  dealing  in  farm  implements  ami  harness, 
and  has  other  commercial  and  industrial  connections.  It,  is  characteristic  of  him  that  what 
he  undertakes  he  accomplishes,  brooking  no  obtacles  that  can  be  overcome  by  persistent  and 
earnest  effort.  His  birth  occurred  in  Fillmore  comity.  Minnesota,  on  the  6th  of  ( letober, 
1864,   his    parents   being   .lames    and    Mary    I  Merrick  i    O'Connell.     The   father   was   a    farmer 


154  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

bj  occupation  and  followed  thai  pursuit  for  many  years  in  Minnesota,  but  in  l*7s  estab- 
lished ln^  home  upon  the  western  frontier  by  a  removal  to  Lake  county,  Smith  Dakota,  where 
m  May  he  homesteaded  the  southwest  quarter  of  section  LO,  township  107,  range  53.  With 
characteristic  energy  he  began  the  development  and  improvement  of  his  claim  and  thereon 
resided  until  his  life's  labors  were  ended  in  death  cm  the  7th  of  May,  1885.  His  wife  died 
June   l".   L884. 

At  the  usual  age  James  E.  O'Connell  became  a  pupil  in  the  public  schools  of  his 
native  county  and  when  he  had  mastered  the  lessons  therein  taught  he  concentrated  his 
efforts  upon  farm  work,  which  he  performed  under  the  guidance  of  his  father.  In  1S84  at 
the  age  oi  twenty  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  where  he  worked  by  the  mouth  for  several 
years.  In  ls'.cj  he  began  farming  on  his  own  account  on  the  old  homestead  and  tree  claim 
which  his  father  had  secured.  The  old  homestead  is  now  in  possession  of  his  brother  1).  J; 
O'Connell.  for  seven  years  .lames  E.  O'Connell  carried  on  general  agricultural  pursuits 
and  removed  to  Ramona  in  the  spring  of  1899,  at  which  time  he  joined  his  brother  D.  J. 
O'Connell  in  the  farm  implement  business.  They  began  in  a  modest  way.  but  gradually 
developed  their  trade,  winning  a  growing  business  through  honorable  methods,  unfalter- 
ing enterprise  and  unabating  energy.  They  have  increased  their  stock  to  include  the1  sale  of 
harness  and  thus  they  are  able  to  meet  many  of  the  demands  of  the  farmer  for  equipment 
for  operating  his  place.  Mr.  O'Connell  is  also  a  stockholder  in  the  Electric  Light  Company, 
the'  VVoodmen  Opera  House  Company  and  the  Elevator  Company.  His  life  has  been  a  busy 
one.  lie  lias  never  been  afraid  of  work  and  the  close  application  and  indefatigable  industry 
which   are  indispensable  elements  of  success  arc   recognized  as  strong  traits   in  his   make-up. 

Mr.  O'Connell  lias  been  married  twice.  In  1HX(>  he  wedded  Miss  Maggie  Lawless,  who 
passed  away  in  1900,  and  in  1902  he  chose  for  his  second  wife  Miss  Margaret  Sheehan.  All 
of  his  three  children  died  in  infancy.  The  religious  faith  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  O'Connell  is  that 
of  the  Catholic  church  and  he  belongs  to  Sioux  City  Council  of  the  Knights  of  Columbus.  He 
is  also  a  member  of  the  Modern  Woodmen  and  of  the  Modern  Brotherhood  of  America.  When 
leisure  permits  he  enjoys  an  auto  trip  or  a  fishing  trip,  but  he  never  allows  recreation  to 
interfere'  with  his  business  or  official  duties.  He  is  a  stalwart  champion  of  the  republican 
party  and  its  principles  and  upon  its  ticket  has  been  elected  to  a  number  of  offices,  lie 
served  lor  several  years  as  city  treasurer  of  Ramona  and  for  the  fifth  time  is  directing  the 
municipal  interests  as  chief  executive.  He  studies  thoroughly  the  conditions  that  produce' 
modern  city  problems  and  no  one  cpiestions  the  fact  that  he  is  working  intelligently  and 
disinterestedly  for  the  welfare  and  benefit  of  the  city  in  which  he  makes   his  home. 


CHARLES  C.   MOODY. 


Charles  C.  Moody,  throughout  his  active  life,  devoted  his  time  and  energies  to  newspaper 
work  and  for  a  number  of  years  published  the  Sturgis  Weekly   Record.     He  was  a  native  of 

Indiana,  born  November  lis,   lsas,  and  was  a  son  of  Oideon  C.  and   Helen    (Eliot)    M ly.  both 

born  in  the  Empire  state.     The  family  is  of  Irish  descent.    Gideon  C.  M ly  became  a  lawyer  in 

early  manhood  and  emigrated  to  Indiana  when  that  state'  was  still  largely  a  pioneer  section. 
In  L866  lie  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  in  Yankton,  and  was  appointed  to  the  supreme 
bench  of  Dakota  territory.  After  the  admission  of  South  Dakota  into  the  Union  he  was  the 
first  United  States  senator  elected.  He  was  for  a  number  of  years  attorney  for  the  Home- 
stake  Mining  <  pany  of  1 1  and  in   1879  removed  to  Deadwood,  where  he  remained  until 

I'-     ycal      previous    to    his    death.      His    last    days    were    spent    in    Los    Angeles,   California,   his 
demise  occurring   there   March    17.   1!i0l.      lie  served  throughout   the  entire  Civil  war  and  held 

tin     lank   of  col I    iii   tic    Indiana    regular  troops.      His   widow    is  still    living    in    Los   Angeles, 

California.  To  them  wire  born  five  children,  of  whom  Charles  C.  was  the  second  in  order  of 
birth. 

(  hail.s  C.    \1 ly    attended    SCl I    in    Indiana    and    in    Yankton,  South    Dakota,   and   thus 

prepared  himself  for  the  duties  and  responsibilities  of  life.  When  eleven  years  of  age  he  was 
employed  on  the  Press  and  Dakotan  of  Yankton  and  continued  with  that  paper  until  the 
family  re veil  to  Deadwood  in   L879.     For  a  considerable  period  he  was  associated  with  his 

aiii.  i  in-law  in  newspaper  work  and  then  becai litor  and  publisher  of  the  Evening  Press 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  157 

in  Deadwood.  He  removed  the  plant  to  Sturgis  in  1884  and  began  the  publication  of  the 
Sturgis  Weekly  Record,  continuing  to  issue  that  paper  for  over  two  decades,  or  until  his 
death,  which  occurred  on  the  26th  of  June,  1906.  He  possessed  the  journalist's  highly  devel- 
oped news  sense,  had  a  command  of  clear,  forceful  English,  understood  thoroughly  the  typo- 
graphical part  of  newspaper  publication  and  was  as  well  an  able  business  man.  Under  his 
direction  the  Sturgis  Weekly  Record  built  up  a  large  circulation  list  and  gained  a  reputation 
as  an  excellent  weekly.  Since  his  demise  his  widow  has  continued  its  publication  and  has 
maintained  the  high  standard  established  by  Mr.  Moody. 

On  the  29th  of  December,  1880,  Mr.  Moody  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Hattie  L. 
Warner,  who  was  born  in  Chicago,  Illinois,  a  daughter  of  Forter  and  Ellen  (Davis)  Warner, 
the  former  born  in  Birmingham,  Massachusetts,  March  17,  1836,  and  the  latter  in  Syracuse, 
New  York,  June  5,  1841.  At  first  Mr.  Warner  engaged  in  the  newspaper  business  in  his  native 
state  but  later  removed  to  Chicago,  where  he  continued  in  that  line  of  work.  From  that 
city  he  went  to  Denver,  Colorado,  which  remained  his  home  for  ten  years,  but  in  1876  he 
came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  at  Deadwood,  where  he  established  the  Times,  which  he  con- 
tinued to  publish  until  his  death.  The  paper  was  eventually  consolidated  with  the  Pioneer, 
more  detailed  mention  of  which  is  made  elsewhere  in  this  work.  He  was  the  receiver  at  the 
land  oflice  in  Rapid  City  at  the  time  of  his  death  and  also  owned  land  in  this  state.  He 
served  throughout  the  Civil  war  as  captain  in  an  Illinois  regiment  and  was  wounded  in  the 
battle  of  Gettysburg.  His  widow  now  makes  her  home  at  Pasadena,  California.  Mrs.  Moody 
is  the  oldest  of  her  parents'  eleven  children  and  has  become  the  mother  of  five  daughters: 
Nellie,  the  wife  of  M.  M.  Brown,  a  resident  of  Sturgis  and  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank, 
by  whom  she  has  two  children,  Warner  Moody  and  Helen  Frances;  Charity,  who  makes  her 
home  with  her  mother;  Hattie  and  Alice,  who  died  in  infancy;  and  Dorothy,  who  passed  away 
when  twenty-one  years  of  age. 

Mrs.  Moody  is  not  only  the  owner  of  the  Sturgis  Weekly  Record  but  is  also  a  stockholder 
in  the  Commercial  National  Bank  of  Sturgis  and  the  Sturgis  Lumber  &  Grain  Company.  She 
owns  considerable  farm  and  city  property  in  this  state  and  in  the  management  of  her  inter- 
ests has  proved  a  woman  of  marked  business  ability  and  sound  judgment. 

Mr.  Moody  was  a  republican  but  never  sought  public  office.  Fraternally  he  was  con- 
nected with  the  Masonic  order  and  the  Eagles  and  was  popular  not  only  in  those  organiza- 
tions but  throughout  the  community  in  which  he  lived.  His  friends  still  cherish  his  memory 
and  the  Sturgis  Weekly  Record  is  a  monument  to  his  life  of  well  directed  activity. 


WILLIAM  JOEL  FANTLE. 


William  Joel  Fantle  scarcely  needs  an  introduction  to  the  readers  of  this  volume  beyond 
the  statement  that  he  is  one  of  the  partners  in  the  firm  of  Fantle  Brothers,  dry  goods 
merchants  of  Yankton,  for  this  house  in  which  lie  is  interested  is  one  of  the  foremost  mercan- 
tile enterprises  of  the  state  and  its  policy  is  largely  accepted  as  the  standard  of  activity 
in  that  field.  He  bends  every  energy  to  the  further  upbuilding  and  development  of  the 
business  and  he  comes  of  a  family  of  merchants,  so  that  his  inherited  tendency  is  in  the  line 
of  his  chosen  vocation. 

Mr.  Fantle  was  born  in  Ann  Arbor,  Michigan,  on  the  1st  of  March,  isro.  and  was  educated 
in  the  schools  of  that  city  and  of  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  the  family  having  removed  to  the 
latter  place  when  lie  was  in  his  twelfth  year.  After  leaving  school  he  was  employed  in  a 
wholesale  millinery  house  for  one  year  and  then  entered  his  father's  store,  in  which  he  was 
employed  through  the  succeeding  nine  years,  thoroughly  acquainting  himself  with  every 
phase  of  the  business  and  gaining  intimate  and  accurate  knowledge  of  modern  commercial 
methods.  He  recognized  the  fact  that  close  application  and  unremitting  energy  are  necessary 
to  meet  the  competition  of  the  present  day  and  he  has  always  cultivated  those  qualities. 
In  1893  he  located  in  Yankton  and  entered  the  dry-goods  business  in  partnership  with  his 
brother.  Hoses  Fantle.  of  whom  mention  is  made  elsewhere  in  this  work.  The  venture  was 
immediately  successful,  for  their  business  methods  at  once  won  for  them  the  confidence  and 
patronage  of  the  general  public.  Soon  afterward  they  purchased  the  store  of  John  McElroy, 
which  they  conducted  until  February.  1902,  when  the  building  with   it-^  contents  was  entirely 


158  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

destroyed  by  fire.  The  new  Btore,  however,  rose  Phoenix-like  from  the  ashes,  for  they  imme- 
diately began  rebuilding  and  in  February,  L903,  their  present  store  was  opened  to  the  public. 
Their  business  today  constitutes  one  of  the  finest  mercantile  establishments  of  the  state  and 
is  a  monument  to  the  genius,  enterprise  and  progressiveness  of  the  owners.  The  brothers 
constitute  a  strong  combination,  the  efforts  and  ability  of  one  ably  supplementing  and 
rounding  out  the  labors  of  the  other. 

On  the  L2th  of  July,  1898,  Mr.  Fantle  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Carrie  E.  Eiseman, 
a  daughter  of  Charles  and  Seba  (Lehman)  Eiseman,  who  were  pioneer  settlers  of  Yankton, 
and  the  lather  was  one  of  the  city's  earliest  merchants,  continuing  active  in  business  there 
for  a  number  of  years,  lb'  is  deceased  but  his  wile  now  resides  in  Sioux  City,  Iowa.  .Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Fantle  are  the  parents  of  tour  children,  namely:  Larena  May,  Willard  Eiseman,  Karl  S. 
and  Marion  Belle. 

Mr.  Fantle  holds  membership  in  the  Commercial  Club  and  is  in  hearty  sympathy  with 
its  purposes  and  its  efforts  to  upbuild  the  city  and  extend  its  business  connections.  For  live 
years  he  served  as  its  president  and  under  his  administration  the  club  accomplished  substan- 
tial results.  In  politics  he  is  independent.  In  Masonry  he  has  attained  the  thirty-second 
degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  and  he  also  has  membership  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order 
of  JClks.  lie  indulges  in  bunting,  fishing  and  motoring  when  business  leaves  him  time  for 
recreation  ami  he  is  a  devotee  of  all  healthful  outdoor  sports.  He  also  greatly  enjoys  travel 
ami  has  made  extensive  trips  both  in  America  and  abroad.  Genial,  generous,  and  with  well 
earned  and    well  deserved  prosperity,  lie   is  one  of   Yankton's  solid  citizens. 


RICHARD  F.   LYONS.   Si; 


Richard  F.  Lyons,  Si.,  of  Vermillion,  is  one  of  the  well  known  citizens  of  Clay  county. 
He  «as  born  in  Poughkeepsie,  New  York,  on  the  lath  of  August,  1848,  a  son  of  Jeremiah 
and  Ellen  (Wlialen)  Lyons,  both  natives  of  Ireland.  The  parents  emigrated  to  America  in 
1846  and  settled  in  the  state  of  New  York.  In  1849  the  family  removed  to  Chicago  ami  the 
father  was  a  teaming  contractor  in  the  little  city  upon  Lake  Michigan  which  was  just 
emerging  from  villagehood.  In  1867  a  removal  was  made  to  Winneshiek  county,  Iowa,  and 
there  the  lather  engaged  in  farming  until  1884,  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota  and  settled 
in  Madison,  where  hi'  died  in  1894,  having  survived  bis  wife  since  L889.  Their  family  num- 
bered ten  children:  Margaret,  the  deceased  wile  of  T.  M.  King,  of  Chicago;  Bridget,  the 
wife  of  John  l!ci,  of  Madison,  South  Dakota,  who  arrived  in  this  state  in  ISTS;  Richard  F.; 
Dennis  A.,  of  disco,  Iowa,  who  for  thirty  years  was  engaged  in  the  implement  business  and 
for  eight  years  was  a  member  of  the  Iowa  senate  but  who  is  now  living  retired;  Ellen,  the 
deceased  wile  of  .lames  Coughlin,  who  was  associated  with  our  subject  in  the  grain  and 
mercantile  business  at  Carthage,  South  Dakota,  but  who  is  now  living  retired;  Jeremiah  J., 
deceased,  w  lii >  ill  1878  removed  to  South  Dakota  and  fanned  in  Lake'  county  until  his  death 
11    1893;    Mary,  who  died   in    1S7S;    Elizabeth,  the  wile  of   1'.  S.   Einley.  a    farmer   residing   near 

Carthage,  South   Dakota;   William  F.,  who  ci to  South   Dakota   in   lss:J  and  for  a  number 

of  years  engaged  in  farming  in  Lake  county  but.  is  now  a  resident  of  Charles  Mix  county; 
and  Catherine,  the  wile  of  Morris  Herrington,  of  Lake  county. 

Richard  F.  Lyons,  Sr.,  grew  to  manhood  in  Chicago  and  attended  public  schools  there 
until  he  was  a  youth  of  eighteen  years,  when  be  accompanied  his  parents  to  Iowa.  He 
remained  upon  his  lather's  farm  for  three  years  ami  then  engaged  in  the  grain  and  live  stock 
business  upon  his  own  account  after  working  for  others  for  two  years.  He  continued  to  deal 
in  grain  ami  live  stock  in  Iowa  until  May.  IsiS.  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  and  eirtered 
a  homestead  and  timber  claim  in  Lake  county,  Later  he  took  up  a  preemption  claim,  upon 
which  he  proved  up,  commuting  the  homestead      He  then  returned  to  [owa  and  reentered  the 

grain    and    live-stock    business,    in    which    he   i tinned    in    thai    slat. til    1883.      On    again 

coming  to  South  Dakota  he  engaged  in  the  general  merchandise  and  grain  business  at 
Carthage  in  partnership  with  dames  Coughlin.  In  1903  Mr.  Lyons  retired  from  active  life 
and  removed  to  Vermillion,  where  he  is  now  living.  In  addition  to  his  store  be  had  other 
interests,  as   he  owned   considerable   farm   land  and   raised   high   grade   live   stock,   making  a 


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specialty  of  horses.  He  also  dealt  to  some  extent  in  real  estate.  He  still  owns  land  near 
Carthage  and  retains  an  interest  in  the  grain  business  at  that  place. 

Mr.  Lyons  was  married  in  June,  1874,  to  Miss  Jennie  Shea,  a  native  of  Wisconsin  and 
a  daughter  of  Jeremiah  and  Katherine  (Donlan)  Shea,  who  were  born  in  Ireland.  The  father, 
who  was  a  fanner  by  occupation,  settled  in  the  state  of  New  York  after  emigrating  to  this 
country  but  subsequently  removed  to  Eagle  Grove,  Wisconsin.  In  1868  he  went  with  his 
family  to  Iowa,  where  both  he  and  his  wife  passed  away.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lyons  were 
born  three  children:  Nellie  C,  the  wife  of  Frank  Smith,  who  was  for  a  time  cashier  of  the 
Bank  of  Carthage  but  is  now  an  implement  dealer  of  Walla  Walla,  Washington;  Mary  L., 
a  business  woman  of  Los  Angeles;  and  Jennie,  the  wife  of  Earl  Maloney,  of  Madison,  South 
Dakota.     The  wife  and  mother  passed  to  her  reward  in  October,  1879. 

(in  the  26th  of  June,  1882,  Mr.  Lyons  was  again  married.  Miss  Sarah  A.  Donlan  becoming 
Mb  wife.  She  is  a  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Catherine  (Begley)  Donlan,  natives  of  Ireland 
and  England  respectively.  To  the  second  union  the  following  children  have  been  burn: 
Thomas  I).,  a  graduate  of  Notre  Dame  University  and  also  of  the  law  department  of  the 
gfniversity  of  Smith  Dakota,  who  is  now  an  attorney  of  Tulsa.  Oklahoma;  Jeremiah  J..  » 
grain  merchant  of  Carthage,  this  state:  Richard  F.,  a  graduate  of  both  the  academic  and 
law  departments  <>t  the  University  of  South  Dakota,  who  is  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his 
profession  ami  is  a  member  of  the  state  investigating  committee;  Sarah  A.,  principal  of  the 
high  school  of  Vermillion,  and  a  graduate  of  the  University  of  South  Dakota;  Alice,  who 
died  at  the  age  of  seventeen  years  while  a  student  in  the  State  University  of  Smith  Dakota; 
James  A.,  who  was  graduated  from  the  law  department  of  the  State  University  and  who  is 
practicing  law  in  Sioux  Falls  in  connection  with  his  brother  Richard  F.,  the  firm  being 
Lyons  &  Lyons;  Josephine,  an  alumna  of  the  State  University  and  a  teacher  of  commercial 
subjects  in  that  institution;  Margaret,  now  attending  the  State  University;  Robert  D.,  also 
a  student  in  tin'  State  University ;  William,  attending  high  school  in  Vermillion;  and  Dennis 
A.,  in  the  public  schools. 

Mr.  I. vmis  is  a  democrat  and  was  a  member  of  the  constitutional  convention  of  1889 
which  framed  the  organic  law  of  the  state.  From  1908  to  1912  he  was  chairman  of  tin'  state 
democratic  committee  and  labored  efficiently  to  secure  the  success  of  his  party  at  the  polls. 
Although  he  has  been  a  leader  in  political  circles  in  the  state,  lie  has  never  desired  office  for 
himself.  He  is  a  communicant  of  the  Catholic  church  and  fraternally  is  a  member  of  the 
Knights  of  Columbus,  belonging  to  the  Sioux  Falls  Council.  He  was  one  of  the  first  to  buy 
stock  in  the  First  National  Life  Insurance  Company  of  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  and  is  at 
present  upon  its  board  of  directors.  In  former  years  he  labored  earnestly  not  only  for  his 
own  advancement  but  for  the  public  welfare  and  is  now  entitled  to  a  time  of  leisure  and 
freedom  from  care.  However,  he  still  gives  his  support  to  all  public  measures  of  value  and 
takes  a  keen   interest  in  everything  relating  to  the  general  welfare. 


JAMF.S  ROANE,   M.   D 


Dr.  .lames  Roane,  whose  student  habits  of  college  days  have  remained  with  him  in  all 
the  years  of  his  practice,  making  him  an  able  physician,  with  liberal  patronage  in  Yankton. 
was   bom    in    Washington,    I ).   ( '..  January    28,    1860,   a    son    of    Archibald   and   Ruth    (Allen) 

ELoane,  the   former  a   | linent  attorney  of  the  capital  city  and  a  native  of  Tennessee,  and 

a  member  of  one  of  the  most  distinguished  old   Virginia    families,  the  ancestry  having  been 
there  established  in  colonial  days. 

Dr.  Roane  had  especially  good  educational  advantages  and  after  completing  a  prepara- 
tory course  entered  the  Georgetown  University,  when'  he  devoted  seven  years  to  the 
mastery  of  classical  branches.  Me  then  began  f  he  study  of  medicine  in  the  medical 
department   of   the   same   university   and    won    his   professional    degree   a-   a    member  of   the 

class  of    lss\!.      Inn liately   after  his  graduation    he    was   appointed   acting  assistant    surgeon 

in  the  United  stales  army,  department  of  the  Rio  Grande,  with  headquarters  at   Fort   Ring 
gold,  Texas,  an. I  after  tillni".   that    position  lor  a   year   returned  to  Washington. 

In  1883  Dr.  Roane  arrived  in  Yankton,  where  he  opened  an  office  and  began  tic 
practice  oi   i licine,  remaining  here  continuously  since  sine  for  several  years  spent  in   Euro- 


160  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

pean  travel  and  the  pursuit  of  post-graduate  and  research  work  in  the  famous  clinics  cm  the 

continent   and   in  Greal    Britain.     Study  under  and  investigation  of  the  methods  of  soi t 

the  most  eminent  practitioners  of  the  old  world  have  greatly  augmented  liis  knowledge  and 
promoted  Ids  efficiency  and  today  he  is  recognized  in  his  section  of  South  Dakota  as  a  prac: 
titioner  of  broad  learning  capable,  resourceful  and  conscientious  in  his  practice.  He  is  a 
mber  of  the  South  Dakota  state  Medical  Association,  the  Eighth  District  Medical  Asso- 
ciation and  the  American  Medical  Association.  Since  his  college  days  he  has  remained  a 
constant  student,  keeping  in  touch  with  the  advanced  thought  and  scientific  researches  of  the 
day.  and  he  has  contributed  numerous  articles  to  the  leading  American  medical  journals. 

In  April,  1894,  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Dr.  Roane  and  Miss  Maude  Hay-den  Hush, 
a  daughter  of  William  ( '.  and  Frances  Josephine  (Hayden)  Bush,  both  of  Rochester.  New 
York.  In  his  political  views  Dr.  Roane  is  a  democrat,  but,  while  well  versed  on  the  ques- 
tions 'and  issues  of  the  day.  has  no  political  aspirations.  He  is  prominent  in  Masonry, 
holding  membership  in  Oriental  Consistory.  No.  1,  and  El  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  X.  M.  S.,  and 
in  1914  lie  was  honored  by  election  to  the  office  of  senior  grand  warden,  grand  lodge  A.  1'. 
&  A.  M.  of  Smith  Dakota,  lie  is  also  identified  with  the  Elks  and  he  has  membership 
in  the  Episcopal  church.  Today,  as  the  result  of  his  laudable  ambition,  his  close  application 
and  his  earnest  study,  lie   is  prosperous  and  prominent   both   in   the  profession  and   socially. 


Hi  )X.  CHARLES  HENRY  BURKE. 

lion.  Charles  Henry  Burke,  who  as  a  member  of  the  fifty-sixth,  fifty-seventh,  fifty-eighth, 
fifty-ninth,  sixty-first,  sixty-second  and  sixty-third  congresses  represented  South  Dakota  iu 
the  national  house  of  representatives  for  fourteen  years,  makes  his  home  in  Pierre,  where  he 
will  later  engage  in  active  business.  The  Burke  family  of  which  he  is  a  representative  is  of 
Norman  origin  and  with  the  Butlers  and  Fitzgeralds  is  ranked  with  the  most  distinguished 
of  the  Norman  Irish.     The  ancestor  of  the  Irish  Burkes  was  William   Fitz-Aldelm-de-Burgo; 

who  aci lpanied  King  Henry  II  to  Ireland  as  his  steward  in   1171   A.  D.     The  family   was 

related  by  the  ties  of  Id I  to  that  of  William  (he  Conqueror.    Two  of  them,  Robert  de  Burgd 

and    his   brother  William,   were   with   the   Norman   c [ueror   at    the   invasion   of   England,  and 

the  former  was  afterward  created  Earl  of  Cornwall,  hi  the  reign  of  King  John  the  Burkes 
obtained  large  possessions  in  Connnught  through  rivalry  and  quarrels  with  the  O'Connors. 
Becoming  powerful,  they  subsequently  renounced  their  allegiance  to  the  kings  of  England 
and  adopted  the  Irish  language,  dress  and  customs  and  compelled  all  other  families  of 
Norman  origin  in  Connaught  to  do  likewise.  Two  of  them  became  Irish  chiefs  and  settled 
in  what  is  now  embraced  in  the  present  County  Mayo.  Other  branches  settled  iu  Limerick, 
Clare  and  Tipperary.  Many  members  id'  the  family  attained  distinction  in  military  achieve- 
ments, while  others  won  fame  along  literary  lines.  Edmund  Burke,  "one  of  the  greatest  sous 
of  men,"  was  of  this  family.  John  Burke,  tic  celebrated  genealogist  who  established  "Burke's 
Peerage,"  was  also  of  this  family.     Thomas  Burke,  of  Revolutionary  war  fame  a-  a   writer 

and   patriot,  was  a   native  of  Galway,  Ireland,  and  became  governor  of  North  Carolina.      Robert 

OTIara  Burke,  the  celebrated  Australian  explorer,  was  a  native  of  Galway  and  also  of  this 
family.  Joseph  Burke,  an  uncle  of  Charles  Henry  Hurke.  acquired  renown  both  n  Europe 
and  America  as  an  actor  ami  violinist  and  almost  in  his  infancy  was  a  histrionic  and  musical 
prodigy,  lie  played  in  Great  Britain  and  the  United  Stales  before  immense  audiences,  his 
ability  being  ace. united  the  most,  astounding  instance  of  precocious  talent  the  musical  world 
has  ever  known.  Constant  study  and  practice  i tinually  developed  his  talent  and  his  stand- 
ing as  an  artist  is  indicated  in  the  fact  that  he  was  chosen  to  accompany  Jenny  land  on  her 
tout  ei  th.-  United  States  in  ls:,o  in  the  role  of  violinist.  Me  afterward  became  her  treas- 
urer and  private  secretary  as  wcdl  as  her  musical  director.  He  was  born  in  Galway,  Inland, 
in    ISIT.  ami  died   in    liatavia,  New    York,  in   L90S. 

Dr.  Mile-  Burke,  the  grandfather  of  Charles  H.  Burke  and  a  native  of  Galway,  Ireland, 
was  a  physician  ami  surgeon  of  wide  repute  who  was  graduated  from  a  famous  school  of 
surgery  of  London,  England,  in  1809  and  afterward  practiced  in  Ireland  for  a  number  of 
years,      lie   emigrated    to    America    in    1830,   taking   up   his   abode    iu    New    York   city,   where 


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he  resided  for  a  number  of  years.  Subsequently  he  removed  to  Troy,  New  York,  and  finally 
to  Canada,  near  Niagara  Falls,  where  his  demise  occurred  in  1845. 

Walter  Burke,  his  son  and  the  father  of  Charles  H.  Burke,  was  also  a  native  of  County 
Galway,  born  November  10,  1820.  He  came  to  America  in  1830  with  his  father.  Following 
the  death  of  his  father  he  located,  in  1846,  in  Genesee  county,  New  York,  purchasing  and 
settling  upon  Summerville  Farm,  where  he  continued  to  live  and  carry  on  agricultural  pursuits 
the  remainder  of  his  life,  passing  away  in  1911  at  the  venerable  age  of  ninety-one  years. 
He  was  married  in  1856  to  Miss  Sarah  T.  Beckwith,  who  was  born  in  Connecticut,  October 
17.  L828.  While  Mr.  Burke  is  a  representative  of  an  old  and  noted  Irish  family  on  the  paternal 
side,  his  ancestral  record  in  the  maternal  line  is  traced  back  through  the  history  of  one  of 
the  prominent  old  New  England  families.  The  maternal  grandfather  of  Mrs.  Burke  was 
Nathan  Tinker,  a  Revolutionary  soldier  and  pensioner,  and  her  father,  Josiah  Beckwith,  was 
a  soldier  in  the  War  of  1812.  Mrs.  Burke,  the  mother  of  Charles  H.  Burke,  was  a  school 
teacher  in  her  younger  days,  being  a  lady  of  liberal  education  and  wide  culture.  She  died 
in  1907.  Mr.  and  Mis.  Walter  Burke  became  the  parents  of  five  children  who  lived  to  matur- 
ity, as  follows:  Catherine  Elizabeth,  who  is  the  wife  of  C.  J.  Harris,  of  Genesee  county, 
New  York;  Joseph  W..  residing  on  Summerville  Farm,  the. old  homestead  in  Genesee  county, 
New  York;  Charles  Henry,  of  this  review;  Lulu  .].,  who  is  the  wife  of  John  G.  Torrance,  of 
Batavia,  New  York;  and  Grace,  a  resident  of  Batavia,  New  York. 

Charles  Henry  Burke  was  born  on  Summerville  Farm  April  1,  1861,  and  there  his  boyhood 
days  were  passed,  his  early  education  being  acquired  in  tin'  rural  schools  of  the  neighbor- 
hood. At  one  period  in  his  life  he  drove  five  miles  to  and  from  school  each  day  while  doing 
the  ordinary  farm  chores  morning  and  evening.  During  the  summer  seasons  he  worked  as 
other  farm  boys  usually  do,  assisting  more  and  more  largely  in  the  labors  of  the  Melds  as  his 
years  increased  until  he  was  making  a  full  "hand"  upon  the  place.  When  he  was  still  in 
his  teens  he  secured  a  teacher's  certificate  and  taught  for  four  months  in  the  year,  covering 
the  winter  season,  while  the  remainder  of  his  time  was  devoted  to  active  farm  work.  Imme- 
diately after  attaining  his  majority,  on  the  6th  of  May,  1882,  he  started  for  the  west  witli 
capital  nnly  sufficient  to  take  him  to  his  destination — Moorhead,  Minnesota.  There  he  secured 
employment  at  the  carpenter's  trade  in  the  midst  of  a  building  boom.  He  faced  life  with 
Courage  and  determination  and  each  day  saw  him  farther  advanced  because  of  the  good  use 
he  made  of  his  time  and  opportunities  and  the  lessons  which  he.  learned  from  experience.  In 
the  summer  of  the  same  year  he  joined  a  former  New  York  friend  of  about  his  own  age  in  a 
mercantile  venture  at  Broadland,  Beadle  county,  South  Dakota,  and  at  the  same  time  home- 
steaded.  Alter  a  year  he  removed  to  Blunt,  Hughes  county,  and  in  18S7  he  became  a  resi- 
dent of  Pierre,  where  he  has  since  made  his  home.  When  he  took  up  his  abode  at  Blunt  in 
the  spring  of  1883  he  entered  into  partnership  witli  Caldwell  &  Smith,  of  Union,  in  the  land 
and  real-estate  business,  ami  while  negotiating  property  transfers  he  devoted  the  hours  whieh 
arc  usually  termed  leisure  to  the  study  of  law  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  1886.  He  then 
entered  upon  active  practice,  which  he  followed  in  connection  with  the  conduct  of  his  real- 
Mate  business  at  Blunt  until  September,  is:*?,  when  he  removed  to  Pierre  and  entered  the 
employ  of  the  Security  Mortgage  &  Investment  Company,  in  which  connection  advancement 
brought  him  to  the  position  of  manager.  He  continued  in  that  capacity  until  he  closed  up 
the  coin]. anv's  business  and  subsequently  he  became  a  member  of  the  law  firm  of  Burke  & 
Goodner  of  Pierre,  which  connection  was  dissolved  when   Mi.  Burke  was  elected  to  congress. 

Previous  to  his  congressional  experience,  however,  he  took  an  active  part  in  local  and 
st;it.  affairs.  In  181)0  he  was  secretary  of  the  Pierre  capital  committee,  in  which  capacity 
he  devoted  eight  months  almost  exclusively  to  campaign  work,  his  labors  proving  most  effective 
and  winning  him  high  appreciation.  From  the  beginning  of  his  public  service  he  lias  been 
veiv  forceful  in  political  circles  and  in  1894  was  elected  on  the  republican  ticket  to  the 
state  legislature,  in  which  hi'  served  for  two  terms.  His  ability  as  a  lawmaker  was  quickly 
recognized,  for  his  course  showed  that  he  readily  grasped  tic  various  phases  of  the  different 
questions  which  came  up  for  settlement  and  that  in  all  of  his  Legislative  work  he  was  actuated 
by  a  desire  to  further  the  public  good. 

Accordingly  in  L898,  appreciative  of  his  worth  in  the  general  assembly,  Mr,  Burke  was 
nominated  by  the  republicans  as  a  candidate  for  one  of  two  congressmen  at  large  and 
elected  in  Sovembei  of  the  same  year.  During  his  lirst  term  in  congress  his  course  met  the 
highest  expectations  of  his  constituents  so  well  that   in  the  three  succeeding  nominating  c- 


Ifil  IIISTi  )RY  <  >F  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

mentions,  in  1900,  1902  and  L904,  he  was  nominated  bj  acclamation  and  elected  in  each  suc- 
ceeding election.     In    1906  he  was  defeated  in  convention  but   was  again  i linated  in  June, 

1908,  in  a  statewide  primarj  and  elected  to  the  sixty-first  congress,  and  reelected  to  the  sixty- 
second  and  sixty-third  congresses.  Mr.  Burke's  congressional  career  is  one  which  reflects 
honor  and  credit  upon  the  state  which  honored  him,  his  service  being  most  useful  to  his  dis- 
trict, to  lii-  commonwealth  and  to  the  nation.  During  the  sixty-first  congress  he  was  chair- 
man  of   the   important    c< nittee   on    Indian   affairs,   succeeding   Vice    President    Sherman   in 

that    capacity,  and   during   the   sixty-sec 1   and   sixty-third   congresses   lie   was   the   ranking 

minority  member  ot   that   committee.     He  was  also  a  member  of  the  committee  on  interstate 

and    foreign   co lerce   in    the    fifty-eighth   and   fifty-ninth   congresses,  which   committee   had 

charge  of  the  famous  Hepburn  rate  bill.  During  the  sixty-third  congress  he  was  the  "repub- 
lican whip,"  an  indication  "i  his  standing  among  his  colleagues.  During  the  sixty-first  con- 
gn  ss  he  was  chairman  of  the  special  committee  that  investigated  the  due  charges  in  Okla- 
homa ami  he  was  a  member  dining  the  sixty-third  congress  of  the  joint  Indian  commission 
from  the  house  ami  senate,  of  which  Senator  Robinson  was  chairman,  this  commission  having 
mil  investigating  powers  mi  all  general  Indian  affairs.  At  the  same  time  he  was  a  mem- 
ber  of   the   special   c mission   to   investigate   and   report   on   the   Yakima    Indian    reservation 

irrigation  project  of  Washington  and  the  New  Mexico  Indian  tubercular  sanitarium,  of 
which  subject  the  commission  made  an  exhaustive  study  ami  reported  fully  to  congress.  In 
L913  -Mr.  Burke  announced  his  retirement  to  private  life,  owing  to  three  severe  surgical  opera- 
tions which  he  had  undergone.  In  January,  1!H4.  in  spite  of  Mr.  Burke's  linn  opposition  ami 
without  In-  sanction,  his  friends  proposed  him  a-  a  republican  nominee  lor  I'nitod  Slates 
senatorial  honors  as  the  opponent  o)  Senator  (raw  lord,  a  representative  of  another  faction 
of  the  republican  party.  Mr.  Burke  was  nominated  over  Crawford  in  the  primaries,  carry- 
ing forty-one  of  the  sixty-one  counties,  but  was  defeated  at  the  general  election  of  N'ovember, 
19]  I.  ii\   the  de -rath-  candidate.  Ed  S.  Johnson  of  Yankton. 

i  in  the  14th  of  January,  1886,  .Mr.  Burke  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Caroline  Schlos- 
ser,  a  native  ot  Lodi,  Wisconsin,  by  whom  hi'  has  foui  children,  a-  follow-:  Grace,  who  is  the 
wile  of  Milton  1'.  Goodner,  of  Seattle,  Washington;  Elizabeth,  at  home;  Walter  II.,  a  resi- 
dent of  Chicago;  ami  Josephine  I-,  who  was  horn  in  Washington.  I).  C.  and  i-  also  at   home. 

Mr.  Burke  is  now  living  retired  temporarily  save  for  tin'  supervision  which  he  gives  to 
his  personal  property  interest.-  and  investments.  He  is  a  director  of  the  Pierre  National 
Bank  hut  otherwise  i-  not  before  the  public  in  nn\  business  connection.  During  territorial 
day-  he  was  a  member  of  the  militia  of  South  Dakota.  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with 
the  following  organizations:  Pierre  Lodge,  No.  27,  A.  K  &  A.  M.-.  Pierre  Chapter,  No.  22,  R. 
A.  M.;  Pierre  Commandery,  No.  21,  K.  T.;  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen;  and  the 
Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  The  religious  faith  of  Mr.  Burke  is  that  ol  the  Episcopal 
church,  lie  holds  membership  in  Trinity  church  at  Pierre,  in  which  he  is  serving  as  vestry- 
man  and    treasurer.      He    is   -t    popular  among    his   fellow   town-men   and    the    sterling    traits 

of  his  character  are  indicated  by  the  fact  that  he  is  most  highly  esteemed  where  best  known. 

It  would  be  an  in iplete  and  unsatisfactory  record  of  (  harles  II.  Burke  if  there  was  no 

mention  made  of  the  opinion-  which  have  been  expressed  < lerning  him  by  his  colleagues  in 

pub   i    li it   has  been  through  his  congressional  service  that  he  has  become  best  known 

to  it at  i  \      When  it  was  known  thai   he  would  retire  from  congress,  in  Mai  eh.  L907,  Hpn. 

William   P.  Hepburn  of   Iowa,  chairman  of  the  committee  on   interstate  and   foreign  commerce, 
appoint. d    from   thai    committee  a   committee   which   made   the   following   report:     "That   the 

coi ittee  on   interstate  and   foreign  commerce,  upon  which  the  Honorable  <  harles   II.   I'.urke 

has  served   fot    tvi tigresses,  hereby  express  il-  sincere  regrets  that   our  colleague  will  no 

be  mbei  oi  the  house  aftei    March   1th  next,  and  that  his  mbershi] this  com- 
mittee  will   end.     It    is  the   unanimous  opinion  of  tins  committee,   made  known    in    regular 

commit! iting,  at   which  everj   member  was  present,  that  bj   the  retirement  of  Mr.  Burke 

i   the  house  this  committee  loses  an  able  and   most   efficient   and   faithful   representative, 

one  who  at   all  times  has  devoted  his  time,  ability  and  attention  to  the  public  business,  and 
by   his  courtesy,  kindness,  and   gentlemanly   bearing,  has  endeared   himself  to  all   who  knew 

him,  but    i particular]}    to  the  members  of  this  committee."     On  the  same  occasion  Mr. 

Hepburn  said:     "Youi   c les  on  II ommittee  are  not  willing  thai   this  connection  should 

be  terminated  without    mam   an  expression  a.-  to  their  regret-,  and  I  hey  have  deputed  me  to 
strive  to  express  to  you    in  pail,  their  feelings.     You  have  been  a   tuber  of  the  committee 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  165 

for  many  years.  Your  industry,  your  punctuality,  the  interest  you  have  always  shown  when 
on  the  duties  with  which  it  has  been  charged,  and  the  high  order  of  ability  you  have  brought 
to  hear  upon  all  questions  it  has  considered,  have  marked  you  as  one  of  its  most  valued  mem- 
bers. These  qualities  could  not  have  been  exhibited  as  they  have  without  doing  something 
more  than  winning  our  respect.  They  call  for  out  admiration,  in  largest  measure  our  con- 
fidence. As  a  slight  mark  of  our  high  appreciation  of  your  persona]  and  valued  qualities,  the 
committee  have  procured  this  service  which  I  am  directed  to  present  to  you  as  coming  from 
all  the  members.  It  is  an  expression  of  affection  and  admiration  for  your  splendid  virtues 
of  courage,  fortitude,  intelligence,  and  gentleness,  which  arc  marked  essentials  in  your  char- 
acter, and  in  part  the  qualities  that  make  us  love  you.  In  this  parting  our  regrets  are  very 
many  and  lasting,  but  wherever  you  go  you  may  be  assured  that  you  carry  with  you  our 
best  and  kindliest  wishes  for  your  well-being—that  the  future  may  have  in  store  lor  you 
only  the  choicest  of  blessings." 

dames  R.  Mann,  in  his  characteristic  and  vigorous  way,  spoke  of  Mr.  Burke  as  follows: 
"We  know  him  to  be  great.  He  has  made  good  on  this  committee,  he  lias  made  good  as  a 
public  servant.  Men  come  and  go  in  public  life;  they  appear  and  disappear  from  the  halls 
of  congress.  The  world  goes  on  much  the  same,  but  I  venture  to  believe  that  few  men  have 
made  so  great  an  impression  in  the  present  house  of  representatives  during  his  term  of  serv- 
ice as  has  Charles  H.  Burke.  He  has  established  himself  in  the  absolute  confidence  of  this 
committee,  which,  in  my  opinion,  is  the  greatest  committee  in  the  house.  Our  committee 
deals  with  more  subjects  covering  a  greater  variety  in  interests  than  any  other  committee  of 
congress.  It  takes  hard  work  and  long  experiei to  become  of  the  greatest  value  in  this  com- 
mittee. By  his  assiduous  devotion  to  his  public  work,  by  his  conscientious  efforts  to  study 
the  work  coming  before  our  committee,  Mr.  Burke  has  made  himself  so  valuable  to  us  that 
we  who  remain  will  miss  him   more  than  we  can  tell." 

"1  have  had  peculiar  opportunity  to  learn  of  Congressman  Burke's  personal  qualities," 
said  Congressman  Esch  of  Wisconsin.  "[  have  been  impressed  with  his  industry,  his  good 
judgment,  his  attention  to  duty  and  his  high  ideals."  With  genuine  warmth.  Congress- 
man Townsend,  of  Michigan,  spoke  in  part  as  follows:  "I  have  learned  to  respect  and  admire 
Mr.  Burke  for  his  modest,  earnest  and  effectual  work  on  this  committee,  lb'  is  differently 
constituted  from  myself,  and  I  have  profited  by  his  example.  1  have  known  him  outside  "t 
tin-  committee  room.  It  is  said  that  one  must  'summer  and  winter  with  a  man'  in  order  to 
know  him  well.  Since  I  came  to  Washington  I  have  lived  nt  the  same  hotel  with  our  col- 
league and  in  his  modest,  unassuming  manner  there,  the  same  as  here,  he  won  his  way  into 
the  hearts  of  all.  I  trust,  and  believe  that  the  same  qualities  of  heart  ami  head  which  have 
made  his  congressional  life  so  great  a  success,  will  enable  him  to  render  even  greater  service 
1"   his   state  and  this  during  what  I  hope  will  be  the  many  years  to  come." 

One  of  Mr.  Burke's  democratic  colleagues  in  congress,  Mr.  Adamson  of  Georgia,  said: 
"In  my  association  with  Charles  II.  Burke  here  as  man,  member  of  committee  and  con- 
gressman, I  have  admired  in  him  the  highest  merit,  exercised  with  the  most  beautiful  i lesty. 

Patient,  industrious  and  wise,  polite  and  considerate  of  his  opponents,  vigilant   with   adver- 

-■ 9j   I"'   stands  a   splendid   example  of  a   great,  useful  congressman.      His   sincere   and   genial 

disposition,  constantly   doing  kindnesses,   make  all   love    him.      lie   gives  the   most    tiplete 

exhibition  of  generous  unselfishness  I  have  ever  observed  in  I  lie  c luct  of  any  man.     lie  never 

loses  In-  temper.  He  uses  intellect  in  transacting  business.  He  analyzes  the  issue  with 
hi-  mind  and  is  convinced  by  his  reason.  He  will  rank  with  the  greatesl  and  with  the  best 
ami   brightest   who  have  served   mankind   in   these  hall-." 

At  Hi.,  conclusion  ol  the  consideration  of  tin-  Indian  appropriation  bill  in  the  house  ol 
representatives  on  January  9,  1915  (See  Cong.  Rec,  p.  l".(.i).  the  chairman  of  the  committee, 
Mi.  Stephens,  yielded  to  tie-  republican  loader.  .Mr.  Mann  of  Illinois,  who  said: 

"Mr.  Speaker,  I  think  it  i-  quite  appropriate  for  me  to  saj  a  word,  under  the  circum- 
stances, conveying  at  least  the  best  wishes  ol  the  House  to  those  members  of  the  Committee 
on  Indian  Affairs  who  will  not   be  with  us  in  the  next    House. 

"There  are  eighl   oi  them  who  go  oil'  the  committee.     On  this  side  of  the  House  two  ol 

11 Idest    members  in  point   of  service  upon   the  eo ittee  will   retire.     Two  of  the  ablest 

Members  on  this  side  of  the  House  will  g i   of  the  Hon-,,  and  off  the  Committei Indian 

Affairs.  The  gentleman  from  South  Dakota  (MR.  BURKE)  has  shown  that  he  is  one  of  the 
most   capable  men   who  ever  sat   in  this   Hall  and   our  of  the  men   who  had   the   most    intimal. 


166  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

knowledge  of  the  intricacies  of  Indian  affairs.  While  we  on  tins  side  of  the  House  had  hoped 
Btill  to  have  his  services  in  another  body,  we  sineerelj  regret  that  we  are  to  part  with  his 
services.  Mr.  Burke,  in  my  opinion,  has  at  different  times,  both  as  chairman  and  as  membei 
ol  the  i  hi ittee  on  Indian  Affairs,  saved  to  this  Government  and  to  the  Indians  many  mil- 
lions of  dollars,  and  we  could  well  have  afforded,  so  far  as  money  considerations  are  concerned, 
to  have  paid  him  a  pension  for  life  in  order  that  he  might  give  us  his  knowledge  and  his 
sound  judgment  of  Indian  affairs. 

"1  Bay  the  same  kind  words  to  the  gentleman  from  Oklahoma  (MR.  McGUIRE),  and  1 
extend  the  best  wishes  of  this  Bide  of  the  House  to  the  Members  on  the  other  side  of  the 
Souse  who  are  going  off  this  great  Committee  on  Indian  Affairs,  where  more  sen  ice  is  rendered 
that  is  not  of  a  personal  interest  to  Members,  probably,  than  on  any  other  committee  of  the 
House."     (APPLAUSE.) 


SAMUEL  AUGUSTINE  BROWN,  M.  D. 

Samuel  Augustine  Brown,  M.  1).,  a  graduate  of  Jefferson  Medical  College  of  Philadelphia, 
has  since  187]  devoted  his  attention  to  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  and  is  regarded 
as  erne  of  the  ablest  representatives  of  the  profession  in  Sioux  Falls.  Moreover,  lie  is  promi- 
nent in  Masonic  and  church  circles  and  his  life  along  many  lines  has  been  one  of  beneficence  to 
those  with   whom  he  has  come  in  contact. 

lie  was  horn  at  North  Cove,  North  Carolina,  June  25,  1848,  a  son  of  John  S.  and  Rebecca 
(Burnett)  Brown.  The  family  is  of  English  lineage.  The  first  representative  of  the  name 
in  America  came  from  England  with  William  Penn  and  the  great-grandfather  of  Dr.  Brown 
in  the  maternal  line  was  killed  at  the  battle  of  Kings  Mountain. 

After  attending  the  public  schools  to  the  age  of  thirteen  years,  Dr.  Brown  received 
private  instruction  for  four  years  and  in  1867  entered  upon  the  study  of  medicine  at  Marion, 
North  Carolina.  Two  years  later,  or  in  1869,  he  matriculated  in  Jefferson  Medical  College  at 
Philadelphia  and  was  graduated  therefrom  with  the  class  c,t  L871.  In  that  summer  he  pursued 
several  special  courses,  after  which  he  applied  to  the  navy  department  at  Washington  for 
permission   to  appear  before  the  board  of  examiners  fur  the  medical  corps.     This  led  to  his 

appoint nt    as    assistant    surgeon    in    the    United    States    navy,    with    the    relative    rank    of 

ensign.  Alter  a  short  service  at  the  naval  hospital  in  Norfolk,  Virginia,  he  was  detailed  to 
the  old  sloop  of  war  Marion.  Congress  had  then  decided  to  build  no  more  war  ships,  being 
willing  lo  giant  money  only  for  repairs.  Under  the  designation  "repairs"  it  was  decided  to 
make  ii  new  ship  out  of  the  Marion,  which  was  notoriously  iinscaworthy  but  which,  accord- 
ing lo  orders,  must  report  at  the  navy  yard  at  Kittery,  Maine,  which  had  been  selected  as  Hie 
place  where  the  new  ship  should  he  built.  A  crew  of  seasoned  seamen  ami  experienced  naval 
officers  was  detailed  to  take  the  Marion  to  Kittery,  but  the  officers  as  far  as  possible  obtained 
a  leave  of  absence  ami  thus  it  was  that  Dr.  Brown  was  detailed  as  surgeon.  On  the  trip 
north  the  Marion  encountered  severe  weather  such  as  even  a  sailor  seldom  sees  in  the  course 
oi    .i    lifetime,    and    it    was   only    with    the  greatest    difficulty    thai    the   ship   was    finally    lowed 

into  Kittery.      In  the  antime  she  had  been  given  up  as  lost  and  Dr.  liruwii  I  on  ml  his  obituary 

with  those  oi  other  officers  on  board  in  the  New  York  Herald.  Later  he  returned  to  Norfolk, 
made  a  cruise  to  Elizabeth  City  by  way  of  the  Dismal  Swamp  and  was  then  ordered  to  the 
I  ii it i'il  stale-  steamship  Powhatan  at  Philadelphia,  an  old-time  frigate  with  side-wheel  pad- 
dle   propellers,    which   after    various    needed    repairs    was    sent    to    Norfolk    to   get    the    monitor 

(  ai no,   mid    luu    In  i    to    Key    West.    Florida,   to    lake    the    pla,e   ol    the   Terror,   which   was 

o I   back    for   repairs.     The  Cai icus,  however,  was   in   such  c lition  that   it   must   be 

repaired  before  the  trip  could  he  made  and  m  the  meantime  the  Powhatan  made  trips  to  Kit- 

i.i\      I'oitl I    and   other    points.      In    early    winter    it    was    learned    that    the    trip    was    to   be 

made    to    Key    West     with    the    CanonicuS    as    originally    planned.       Upon    the    return    trip    the 

.I g  e n del  -in-chief  of  the  North   Atlantic  station.  Hear  Admiral  Joseph  Greene,  went 

aboard  the  Powhatan  and  his  Hag  was  raised  to  the  mizzenmasthead.     Moreover,  many  siek 

oldiers   fr the  hospital  ship  were  sent  to  the  north  and   upon   Dr.   Brown  devolved  the  duty 

of  acting   as   sing. n   the  absence  of   his  superior  officer.     There  were  sixty-five  sick  on 


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board  and  this  made  life  strenuous  for  him,  as  the  report  was  supposed  to  be  handed  over 
to  the  captain  by  ten  o'clock  in  the  morning  after  a  visit  to  every  one  who  was  ill. 

There  were  many  pleasurable  events  as  well  as  hardships  connected  with  the  service, 
however.  After  a  few  weeks  spent  in  port  the  Powhatan  went  to  sea  for  drill  and  target 
practice  and  then  to  Halifax,  Nova  Scotia,  where  society  entertained  the  officers.  At  the 
time  the  Countess  of  Dulferin.  wife  of  flic  governor-general,  was  sojourning  in  Canada,  and 
Prince  Louis  of  Battenberg  was  in  port  as  a  midshipman  aboard  the  Royal  Alfred,  a  British 
flagship.  Dr.  Brown  had  the  distinguished  pleasure  of  presenting  Prince  Louis  to  the  wife 
of  Captain  Beaumont.  After  the  return  of  the  ship  to  Xew  York  the  news  was  received  of 
the  threatened  outbreak  of  war  with  Spain.  The  United  States  steamship  Kansas  was  imme- 
diately put  into  commission  and  Dr.  Brown  found  himself  aboard  as  the  only  surgeon  and 
caterer  of  the  ward  room  mess.  Experience  was  not  called  into  play  in  loading  the  ship  and 
order  had  not  been  brought  out  of  chaos  when  the  Kansas  became  enveloped  in  a  hurricane 
so  severe  that  she  could  neither  steer  her  course  by  steam  nor  sail.  To  keep  afloat  she  must 
run  before  the  wind.  This  kept  up  for  five  days  and  nights  before  the  storm  abated  and 
after  a  long  time  the  vessel  crept  into  Bermuda  islands.  Then  all  on  board  wrote  home, 
but  the  day  before  their  letters  reached  their  intended  destination  the  obituaries  of  the 
officers  had  appeared,  that  of  Dr.  Brown  a  second  time.  In  course  of  time  the  Kansas  reached 
Santiago  and  anchored  in  the  bay  with  guns  loaded.  She  remained  in  tropical  waters  a  part 
of  the  summer  of  1873,  making  soundings  and  surveys  on  the  south  side  of  Hayti,  but  the  sick 
list  grew  to  such  serious  proportions  that  she  was  taken  to  Key  West,  Florida,  and  a  large 
part  of  her  crew  was  invalided  home.  On  the  25th  of  September  there  was  trouble  in  New 
Orleans  and  the  Kansas  was  ordered  to  that  city,  but  the  trouble  proved  to  be  but  a  compara- 
tively slight  incident.  The  cruise  of  the  Kansas  was  ended  soon  afterward  and  Dr.  Brown 
spent  a  few  days  at  home,  being  then  assigned  to  duty  at  the  Philadelphia  Naval  Hospital, 
which  is  situated  in  the  grounds  of  the  Naval  Asylum  where  the  superannuated  seamen  dwell. 
Therefore  among  his  patients  were  mariners  who  had  been  in  the  service  from  twenty  to  forty 
years  and  one  or  another  had  participated  in  most  of  the  important  naval  events  in  American 
history.  Promotion  came  and  Dr.  Brown  was  transferred  to  California,  to  the  United  States 
receiving  ship  Independence,  at  Hare  Island.  This  was  an  ancient  craft  -a  sailing  ship  of  the 
lint — that  had  never  been  out  of  port  since  steam  was  discovered.  It  was  used  for  recruiting 
anil  training  enlisted  men.  When  it  was  his  turn  to  make  a  cruise  Dr.  Brown  was  detailed 
to  the  United  States  Flagship  Pensacola,  which  was  sent  to  South  Pacific  waters  to  care  for 
American  interests  at  the  outbreak  of  the  war  between  Chili'  on  the  one  side  and  Peru  and 
Bolivia  on  the  other.  The  Pensacola  was  present  at  no  battles  but  lingered  for  sometime  in 
southern  waters  and  alter  eighteen  months  cruising  departed  for  the  Sandwich  islands, 
reaching  Hilo,  Hawaii,  after  a  voyage  of  six  weeks.  These  various  cruises  brought  to  Dr. 
Brown  many  interesting  experiences.  While  in  the  Sandwich  islands  he  saw  the  native  women, 
garbed  in  a  haloku,  drop  into  the  water  above  a  cascade  some  forty  feet  in  height,  glide  down 
the  rock  channel,  shoot  out  into  the  air  with  the  water,  drop  into  the  turbulent  basin  below, 
disappear  for  a  time  as  if  lost,  to  be  seen  at  the  edge  of  the  pool  again  when  one  had  given 
them  up  for  drowned.  He  also  saw  the  surf  riding,  where  the  native  would  go  out  a  mile  or 
tun  into  the  sea  to  ride  back  on  the  surf  on  a  board  a  foot  wide  and  eight  feet  in  length,  at 
first  lying  upon  the  board,  then  crouching  and  finally  standing,  and  sometimes  the  surf  rider 
would  come  in  with  the  speed  of  a  toboggan  11)11.11  the  steepest  hillside.  At  Honolulu  the 
officers  on  the  Pensacola  were  royally  entertained  by  members  of  the  court,  including  the  rep- 
resentatives of  the  reigning  house.  King  Kalakaua,  tie  Princess  Likiliki  ami  the  Princess 
Liliuokilani,  besides  the  chancellors,  chamberlains  ami  equerries  in  plenty,  tin  leaving  the 
Sandwich  islands  it  was  decided  that  the  ship  should  pay  a  visit  to  Alaska,  hut  a  broken 
crank-shaft  prevented  this  plan  being  carried  out.  Altogether,  however,  the  experience  "i  Dr. 
Brown  in  the  navy  enriched  his  life  with  pleasant  ami  attractive  memories  never  to  be 
forgotten. 

lb-  continued  in  the  navy  until  1884,  when  he  resigned  ami  came  to  Sioux  falls,  where 
'"'  ''as  nun  made  his  home  fur  mure  than  tin lecades.  He  at  once  entered  upon  the  prac- 
tice of  medicine  and  surgery  in  this  city  ami  it  was  not  lung  before  his  ability  had  estab- 
lished here  a  reputation  which  makes  him  one  of  the  foremost  physicians  and  surgeons  of  the 
city,  lie  has  ever  been  a  close  student  of  the  profession,  keeping  abreast  with  the  advance- 
ment  of  the  times  along  medical   lines,  while  his  skill   in   surgery  has  its   mot    in   his  eom- 

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170  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

prehensive  knowledge  "i  the  component  parts  oi  the  human  body,  his  thorough  understanding 
ul  the  onslaughts  made  h\  disease  and  his  entire  lack  of  a  nervous  condition  in  an  emergency, 
It  is  in  such  a  crisis  that  be  seems  to  have  the  best  mastery  of  himself,  ln-iuy  thoroughly 
readj  to  meel  the  demand  oi  the  hour.  A  number  of  years  ago  In-  served  as  health  officer  oi 
the  city  of  Sioux  Falls,  also  of  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota,  ami  is  now  a  member  of 
tin-  pension  hoard. 

In  1876  Dr.  Drown  was  married  in  Portland,  Maine,  to  Miss  Clara  lx.  Cross,  who  died 
in  1889,  ami  in  L896  he  wedded  .Miss  Susan  Waul,  of  Wayland,  Massachusetts.  Dr.  Brown 
has  no  children  of  his  own,  but,  two  nieces  of  his  first  wife  have  shared  his  home,  while 
<  liarles  R.  Brown,  aged  seven  years,  ami  Elizabeth  K.  Brown,  aged  four,  orphan  children  of  his 
brother,  Rev.  .John  C.   Brown,  of  North  Carolina,  tame  into  his  family   in   DJ08. 

In  bis  religious  faith  Dr.  Brown  is  an  Episcopalian,  active,  earnest  ami  helpful  in  the 
church  work,  lie  is  now  serving  as  senior  warden  of  Calvary  church  ami  was  for  some 
years  a  member  of  its  board  of  trustees  ami  ol  the  bishop's  council  of  advice.  His  political 
allegiance  is  given  to  the  democratic  party,  but  he  has  never  sought  nor  desired  office  outside 
tin-  strict  path  of  his  profession.  He  is  a  very  prominent  representative  of  Masonry,  having 
taken  all  of  the  degrees  of  the  York  and  Scottish  Rites,  while  upon  him  has  been  conferred 
the  honorary  thirty-third  degree.  He  was  the  real  factor  in  founding  Unity  Lodge.  !•'.  &  A.  M., 
of  Sioux  Calls,  which  is  now  the  largest  in  membership  in  the  state,  and  In-  is  recognized  as 
the  best  posted  man  on  Masonry  in  South  Dakota.  A  Masonic  publication  lias  given  his  rec- 
ord as  follows:  "He  commenced  his  Masonic  career  in  Minnehaha  Lodge  No.  .".  at  Sioux  Falls, 
being  initiated  February  14,  1887;  passed  March  10,  1SS7.  and  raised  June  21,  l.ssT.  He 
received  the  capitular  degrees  in  Sioux  Falls  Chapter  No.  2,  October  IT,  2::  and  November  2 
and  3,  188S;  was  made  a  member  of  Alpha  Council  No.  1.  Royal  and  Select  Masters,  in  1891; 
became  a   member  of  the  Order  of  High  Priesthood  June   lb.   L898;   was  knighted   in  Cyrene 

( mandery   No.  2,  at   Sioux   Falls,  December   14,    L888.     lb-   is  a   member  of   the   Masonic 

Veterans  Association.  He  has  served  in  all  of  tin-  offices  of  the  subordinate  bodies  and  as 
grand  royal  arch  captain,  grand  principal  sojourner  and  grand  captain  of  the  Host  in  the 
Grand  Chapter,  Ik  A.  M.,  of  South  Dakota.  In  L906  he  was  elected  junior  grand  warden  of 
the  grand  lodge,  in  1907  senior  grand  warden,  in  l'.Kl.s  deputy  grand  inn-tor  and  in  1909  most 
worshipful  grand  master.  He  is  grand  representative  of  the  grand  lodge  of  Ireland.  Me  is 
a  charter  member  of  Occidental  Consistory  No.  2,  A.  A.  S.  R.,  at  Sioux  Falls  and  is  its 
registrar,  last  October  receiving  the  honorary  degree  at    Washington  of   Knight   Commander 

Court  oi   lb r.     He  is  also  a  member  of  El  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  X.  M.  S.,  at  Sioux  Falls. 

For  ten  years,  up  to  the  time  of  assuming  the  gavel  of  grand  master,  he  was  chairman  oi 
committee  on  foreign  correspondence  and  his  reports  arc  among  the  best,  exhibiting  a  thor- 
ough knowledge  of  Masonic  history  and  subject-  He  is  versed  in  standard  and  current  liter- 
ature and  has  wielded  a  trend t  and  ready  pen;  he  In1-  ever  hewed  to  the  line  of  his  own 

inherent   convictions  of  right,  no  matter  on  which  side  stood  his  confreres." 

That  Dr.  Brown  has  the  res] t.  honor  and  admiration  of  his  fellow  practitioners  is  indi- 
cated in  the  fact  that  he  has  been  president  of  the  Minnehaha  County  Medical  Society  and  of 
its-  successor,  the  Seventh  District  Medical  Society.  He  was  also  the  lirst  president  of  the 
Sioux    Valley   Medical   Association  ami   has   been   honored   with   the   presidency   oi    the  South 

Dakota   Medical  Association.    An  excellent  characterization  has  been  given  of  I as  follows! 

"A    man    kind    oi    heart,  of   a   genial   and    lovable   disposition,   even    in    the   most    heated    debate 

i e-  ever  heard   him  speak  an  acri nious  word.     Studious  for  the  welfare  of  all  enterj 

prises  in  which  he  has  been  engaged,  his  life  has  been  studded  with  results  which  make  nu- 
lla- betterment  of  mankind  in  general." 


.Ii  >l  I  \    ('.   TlltiM  \s. 


John    C.     II as.   a    -iiceesslul    and   enterprising    representative   of    c menial    and    finan- 
cial   interests    iii    South    Dakota,    in    which    state    he    has    i lc    his    home    for    about    a    third 

,,,   :,   century,  ha-   been   engaged   in  business  as  a   druggist   of   Marion  since    1907  and   has  been 
I  he   president    of  the    Farmers  Trust    &    Savings   Bank   since    L908.     lb-   was   bom    in   South 

Russia,    oi     i, nm. in     parentage,    on     tin-     Ith     oi    -lone.     Is):.',    a     son    of    Cornelius    anil     Annie 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  171 

Ihonias,  who  emigrated  to  the  United  States  in  1873.  During  the  first  eight  years  of 
their  residence  in  this  country  they  lived  in  Kansas  and  then,  in  1881.  came  to  South 
Dakota,  locating  on  a  homestead  in  Turner  county,  where  the  father  carried  on  general  agri- 
cultural pursuits  during  the  remainder  of  his  life.  The  mother,  who  survives,  is  well 
known   and    highly   esteemed  throughout  her  community. 

John  C.  Thomas  obtained  his  early  education  in  the  district  schools  and  subsequently 
filtered  the  South  Dakota  State  College  of  Brookings,  where  he  pursued  a  preparatory  course 
sind  then  began  the  study  of  pharmacy,  completing  the  prescribed  course  with  the  class  of 
1902.  During  the  following  four  years  he  was  engaged  in  clerking  at  Hartford.  Arlington, 
Yankton  and  Wakonda  and  in  1907  he  embarked  in  business  on  his  own  account  as  a  druggist 
of  Marion,  where  he  has  since  enjoyed  a  gratifying  and  constantly  growing  patronage.  He 
carries  a  complete  line  of  drugs  and  druggists'  sundries  and  has  trebled  his  original  stock. 
He  is  a  popular  member  of  the  State  Druggists'  Association.  In  1908  he  became  an  active 
factor  in  financial  circles  as  president  of  the  Farmers  Trust  &  Savings  Bank  and  has  since 
remained  at  its  head  and  is  also  one  of  its  directors.  He  manages  the  interests  of  the  insti- 
tution so  wisely  and  well  that  it  has  enjoyed  continued  growth  and  success. 

On  the  10th  of  October,  1906,  Mi'.  Thomas  was  united  in  marriage  to  .Miss  Eva  Bohlman, 
a  daughter  of  George  Bohlman.  Pie  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and 
is  a  most  public-spirited  and  enterprising  citizen  whose  cooperation  is  given  in  support  of 
many  projects  instituted  to  promote  the  general  welfare.  He  has  held  the  office  of  schoor 
clerk  for  four  years  and  has  served  as  town  clerk  for  a  period  of  three  years,  making  a 
creditable  record  in  both  connections.  In  religious  faith  he  is  a  Protestant,  while  fraternally 
he  is  identified  with  the  Woodmen  and  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  Mr.  Thomas 
is  deeply  interested  in  South  Dakota  and  its  development  and  is  widely  recognized  as  nw 
of  tlic  respected  and  representative  citizens  of  his  community. 


IRA  SIDNEY  MYRON. 


Ira  Sidney  Myron  is  conducting  a  growing  and  profitable  business  as  a  dealer  in  farm 
implements  and  automobiles  at  Volin.  Not  only  as  a  business  man,  however,  does  he  deserve 
representation  in  tliis  volume,  but  also  as  a  member  of  one  of  the  honored  old  pioneer 
families,  Ins  children  being  of  the  fourth  generation  of  the  family  in  South  Dakota.  He  was 
born  four  miles  south  of  Mechling,  November  19,  1877.  His  grandparents  all  came  to  Dakota 
in  Is.V.i.  Mis  paternal  grandfather  was  Sivert  Myron,  whose  son,  Ilelgo  Myron,  was  horn  in 
Drammen.  Norway,  November  1,  1850.  During  the  hitter's  infancy  his  parents  left  the  land 
of  the  midnight  sun  and  came  to  the  new  world,  settling  in  Wisconsin  in  1851.  In  1858  Sivert 
Myron  went  with  his  family  to  Nebraska  and  thence  crossed  into  Dakota  territory  as  soon 
as  the  land  was  thrown  open  for  entry  in  L859.  He  took  up  a  claim  four  miles  south  of 
Mechling  and   increased  his  property  by  additional   purchase    from  time  to  time   until   at   his 

death   lie   was   tl w  ner  of  five  hundred   aires,      lie   built    the   first    log   house   occupied    by   a 

permanent  settle]  in  Dakota  and  a  part  of  that  liousc  is  now  in  the  state  museum  at  I'ierre. 
His  son,  Helge  Myron,  was  a  little  lad  at  the  time  of  the  arrival  of  the  family  in  South 
Dakota  ami  in  the  work  of  developing  the  farm  he  bore  a  helpful  part,  his  responsibilities 
increasing  with  his  increasing  age  and  strength,  lie  married  Britta  Bottolfson,  who  was 
born  near  Decorah,  Iowa,  a  daughter  ol  (He  I'.ottolfson.  win.  was  born  near  Bergen,  Norway, 
[January  I  I.  1828,  and  came  to  America  in  1st;,  settling  in  Wisconsin,  where  hi'  lived  until 
his  marriage.  Three  days  afterward  he  started  with  Ins  bride  for  Decorah.  Iowa,  traveling 
across  the  country  with  an  ox  team,  lie  took  up  government  land  ten  miles  from  that  place 
and  there  Mis.  Myron,  his  eldest  child,  was  horn  in  L856.  In  1858  the  parents  removed  to 
North  Bend,  Cedar  county,  Nebraska,  and  in  IS.V.I  crossed  the  line  into  Dakota,  filing  on  a 
homestead   four  miles  west  of  Vermillion.     Mr.   Bottolfson   filled  tin'  office  of   probate  judge 

in  Clay  county    for  seven   or  eight  years,  being   > of   the   first    incumbents   in    that    position, 

living  on  his   farm  while  acting  as  judge.     After  In  r   husband's  death   Mrs.   Bottolfson   1 ame 

the  wife  of  (lie  I.  Hanson  and  is  now   living  nine  miles  ninth  of  Vermillion  at  an  advanced  age. 

When  the  Myron  family  came  to  the  west  Helge  Myron  and  his  brother  walked  all  the 
wax-  from   Wisconsin  to  Nebraska,  driving  cattle  and   following  the  wagons  drawn   by   oxen 


172  IIIMi  >UY  (  )F  S<  >l "I'll    DAKOTA 

which  conveyed  tin-  household  effects.  They  were  si\  weeks  upon  the  way,  while  it  required 
eight  weeks  for  the  Bottolfson  family  to  make  their  way  from  Decorah,  Iowa,  to  Nebraska. 
They  made  the  journey  in  the  spring,  at  which  time  the  roads  were  in  very  bad  condition] 
and  it.  \\a>  necessary  for  the  cattle-  to  swim  the  streams.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  llelge  Myron  became 
the  parents  of  six  children.  Olin,  a  graduate  of  the  Springfield  Normal  School  and  also  from 
the  normal  school  at  Madison,  engaged  in  teaching  for  a  number  of  years  and  afterward 
attended  law  college  at  Minneapolis,  -Minnesota.  He  is  now  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his 
profession  in  Milaca,  -Minnesota.  Ira  Sidney,  whose  name  introduces  this  review,  was  the 
second  in  order  of  birth.  Emily  died  in  1910.  Amy  is  a  teacher  in  Fairfax,  Gregory  county. 
Anna  is  also  engaged  in  teaching.  Florence  attended  Springfield  Normal  and  fitted  herself 
for  teaching.  All  of  the  others  attended  eollege  at  Vermillion  and  all  have  heen  teachers, 
thus  contributing  in  substantial  measure  to  the  educational  development  of  the  state,  while 
in  other  ways  the  family  has  done  much  for  South  Dakota's  advancement  and  progress.  The 
father  passed  away  April  10,  1905,  but  the  mother  is  still  living  and  makes  her  home  at 
Volin. 

Ira  S.  Myron,  born  upon  the  old  home  farm,  has,  with  the  exception  of  a  year  which  the 
family  spent  at  Chadron,  Nebraska,  always  made  his  home  near  the  boundary  line  between 
Clay  and  Yankton  counties.  About  11)00  he  began  farming  on  his  own  account  six  miles  east 
of  Volin  and  in  1913  took  up  his  abode  in  the  town  and  purchased  an  interest  in  the  imple- 
ment, and  automobile  business  of  C.  A.  Melgaard.  In  the  spring  of  1915  he  bought  out  his 
partner  and  now  conducts  the  business  alone.  He  has  a  garage,  deals  in  automobile  supplies 
and  handles  the  ford  and  Overland  cars,  for  which  he  has  had  an  excellent  sale.  He  also 
handles  many  of  the  leading  kinds  of  farm  implements  and  his  business  is  steadily  growing 
along  substantial   lines. 

On  the  28th  of  August,  1901,  Mr.  Myron  was  married  to  Miss  Inez  Marie  Bervin,  a 
native  of  Dakota  and  a  daughter  of  Ed.  O.  Bervin,  who  was  born  in  Norway.  The  three 
children  of  this  marriage  are:    Edward,  Inez  and  Ira  Sidney. 

Mr.  Myron  well  remembers  the  Hood  of  March  and  April,  1881,  although  he  was  then 
but  four  years  of  age.  He  distinctly  recalls  being  in  the  boat  with  the  waters  all  around 
in  crossing  to  St.  .lames,  Nebraska,  anil  remembers  the  mini  on  the  lloors  of  their  dwelling 
upon  their  return  a  few  weeks  later — the  deposit  of  the  water  which  stood  in  their  home. 
(In  (he  12th  of  January,  lsss,  when  the  blizzard  broke  he  was  at  school.  The  teacher  dis- 
missed  bcI I   about   half  past  two  in   the  afternoon   and   on   his   way   home   Mr.   Myron   was 

met   by  his  father,  who.  fearing  that  the  children  might  be  lost  in  the  storm,  had  started  for 

them.      Mis.    Myron    was  at    scl I  on   the  same  day,  but    the  teacher  of  that   sel 1   kept    the 

children  with  her  all  night  in  tin-  schoolhouse.  Mr.  Myron  is  a  republican  in  his  political 
views  and  keeps  well  informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day.  lie  holds  membership 
in  the  Lutheran  church,  and  fraternally  he  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason  and  also  con- 
nected with  (he  odd  Fellows  lodge  at  Wakonda.  He  has  a  wide  acquaintance  in  (his  part,  of 
the  slate,  in  which  practically  his  entire  life  has  been  passed.  The  work  begun  by  his 
grandparents  in  pioneer  times  and  continued  by  his  father  is  being  yet  carried  on  by  him  in 
support  of  all  the  plans  and  projects  for  the  upbuilding  and  benefit  of  his  district. 


FRANK   I..  VAN  TASSEL. 


Between  the  ages  of  nine  and  eleven  years  boy  that  he  was  Frank  I..  Van  Tassel  was 
teaching  writing  and  in  thai  way  partially  earned  the  money  that  paid  for  his  later  educa- 
tion.     Today    In-   stands  as   one  of    die    lore s(    business   men    in    (he   slab-   of  South    Dakota, 

lb-  has   le  his  home  sii L868  in   Yankton,  where  In-  is  secretary  and   manager  of  the 

Excelsior   Mill  (  pany,  president  of  fin-  first  National   Hank  of  Yankton  and  a  partner  in 

(I wnership  and  control   ol    many   other  important    business  enterprises   which   have  been 

chief  Factors  in  (In-  growth  and  development  of  city  ami  state. 

Mr.  Van  Tassel  was  born  in  Conneautville,  Crawford  county,  Pennsylvania,  January  20, 
1851.  IN-  father,  E.  I:.  Van  Tassel,  was  a  practicing  attorney,  very  prominent  in  the  local- 
ity   in    which    In-    made    Ins    1 ||e    was    boiu    in    Maylield,   (hautampia    county,   New     ^  .  .1  k , 

and  was  a  representative  of  an  old  American  family,     lie  wedded  Rachel  Litchfield,  who  was 


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born  in  Massachusetts  and  belonged  to  one  of  the  old  and  prominent  New  England  families. 
Uoth  are  now  deeeased.  Their  sun,  Frank  L.  Van  Tassel,  was  the  third  in  order  of  birth  in 
a  family  of  ten  children,  of  whom  six  are  yet  living,  namely:  Mrs.  Anna  Adella  Brown,  the 
widow  of  Dr.  \V,  II.  II.  Brown,  who  was  a  dentist  of  Los  Angeles,  California;  Mina,  the  wife 
of  Dr.  Alva  .Johnston,  of  Meadville,  Pennsylvania;  William,  a  resident  of  Prescott,  Arizona; 
Harry,  who  makes  his  home  at  Moosejaw,  Saskatchewan;  and  Nettie,  the  wife  of  .lames  Van 
Summers,  of  Bath,  England. 

Frank  L.  Van  Tassel,  who  is  the  oldest  of  the  surviving  members  of  the  family,  was  reared 
in  his  native  town  and  wdien  a  very  young  lad  took  writing  lessons  of  Spencer,  the  originator 
of  the  Spencerian  system.  This  was  during  the  period  of  the  Civil  war.  So  proficient  did  he 
become  that  between  the  ages  of  nine  and  eleven  years  he  taught  the  Spencerian  system  of 
penmanship  and,  saving  his  money,  was  thus  enabled  to  attend  the  .Meadville  Commercial 
College  at  Meadville,  Pennsylvania,  for  about  a  year.  His  fame  as  a  writer  bad  spread  and 
he  soon  received  a  call  from  Hummiston's  (Cleveland)  Institute  at  Cleveland,  Ohio,  where 
he  was  to  teach  writing  in  exchange  for  tuition,  board,  clothing,  etc.  He  there  remained  from 
lsi'ii;  until  June,  1SG8,  when  the  school  was  sold  ami  Mr.  Van  Tassel  then  came  to  the  territory 
of  Dakota,  where  his  uncle,  Laban  H.  Litchfield,  was  filling  the  position  of  United  States 
marshal.  lie  made  his  way  direct  to  Yankton,  arriving  on  the  36th  of  June,  and  soon  found 
employment  as  a  bookkeeper  in  the  pioneer  general  merchandise  store  owned  by  the  linn 
of  Bramble  &  Miner.  He  applied  himself  earnestly  to  the  mastery  of  the  business  ami  proved 
so  efficient  and  callable  as  a  salesman,  that  he  was  admitted  to  a  partnership  in  1876,  remain- 
ing active  in  the  management  and  control  of  the  store  until  the  linn  passed  out  of  existence 
in  1883.  owing  to  the  cessation  of  river  traffic. 

In  the  meantime  Mr.  Van  Tassel  had  become  interested  in  other  enterprises.  In  Is;:.1, 
in  connection  with  William  Bordens,  the  firm  of  Bramble  &  Miner  built  the  Excelsior  Mill 
and  in  1S75  Mr.  Van  Tassel  was  made  secretary  of  the  company,  at  which  time  the  business 
was  incorporated.  This  mill  from  its  inception  has  done  a  splendid  business  and  has  been 
enlarged  from  time  to  time  to  meet  the  growing  demands  of  the  trade,  becoming  one  of  the 
foremost  productive  industries  of  the  state.  Air.  Van  Tassel  lias  been  identified  with  the 
business  since  1ST:.'  and  throughout  the  entire  period  to  the  present  time  has  bent  his  energies 
largely  to  the  further  development  and  upbuilding  of  the  trade.  He  is  now  a  heavy  stock- 
holder in  the  company,  of  which  he  is  secretary  and  genera]  manager,  and  in  these  connections 
he  bends  his  energies  to  administrative  direction  and  executive  control.  The  capacity  of  the 
mill  is  one  hundred  and  seventy-five  barrels  per  day,  and  he  was  one  of  the  pioneers  in  adver- 
tising and  introducing  its  products,  making  this  a  means  of  outfitting  concerns  for  the  Black- 
Hills  country.  His  recognition  of  opportunities,  his  unfaltering  energy,  his  unflagging 
determination  and  his  reliable  business  methods  have  been  the  salient  features  in  the  upbuild- 
ing of  a  most  extensive  and  successful  milling  enterprise. 

Not  alone,  however,  has  bis  attention  been  confined  to  this  line,  for  other  interests  have 
felt  the  stimulus  of  his  activity,  have  profited  by  his  insight  and  benefited  by  his  control. 
He  has  been  a  director  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Yankton  lor  many  years  and  in  1907 
was  elected  to  its  presidency,  so  that  he  now  has  important  voice  in  its  management.  In  the 
spring  of  1st:;  he  was  made  the  first  agent  of  the  first  railroad  in  South  Dakota — the  Dakota 
Southern —serving  in  that  capacity  for  a  short  period.  In  1906  he  became  a  director  in  the 
Sehwenk-Barth  Brewing  Company  of  Yankton,  and  he  is  secretary  of  the  Yankton  Telephone 
Company,  being  the  promoter  of  the  first  company  that  built  lines  into  Sioux  Palls,  Pierre, 
Mitchell,  Huron,  Watortown  and  Yankton.  Eventually  be  sold  out  the  business  a(  a  great 
profit  to  himself  and  his  associates.  In  1904  he  and  his  associates  organized  the  present 
Yankton  Telephone  Company.  He  was  also  a  director  in  the  first  artesian  well  company  in 
the  state,  and  indeed  has  been  a  pioneer  and  promoter  in  many  lines  of  activity  which  have 
led  to  the  present  development,  growth  and  prosperity  of  South   Dakota. 

Not  alone  along  individual  lines  has  Mr.  Van  Tassel  put,  forth  his  efforts,  for  bis  labors 
have  been  a  salient  feature  in  advancing  tie-  welfare  of  the  state  in  directions  from  which 
he  has  derived  no  individual  profit.  For  example,  he  \v:is  a  member  of  the  board  of  trustees 
of  the  State  Hospital  for  the  Insane  at  Yankton,  serving  under  Governors   Pierce  and  Church. 

In    politics   In-   has   always  1 n   a   democrat,  but    his   interest    is   merely   that   of   a    progressive 

citizen  and  not  of  one  who  sicks  office. 

(In    the    Kith    ol    October,    1875,    Mr.    Van    Tassel    was    united    in    marriage    to    Mrs.    Sarah 


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Bordens,  oi  Yankton,  and  they  nave  one  daughter,  Frances,  the  wife  oi  B.  I-.  Dudley,  of 
Yankton.  Mi.  Van  Tassel  ; i ■  ■< I  his  family  occupy  a  prominent  social  position  and  lie  ranks 
high  in  Masonry,  belonging  t"  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  L,  I-'.  &  A.  M.;  Yankton  (  liapter,  No.  1, 
R,  \.  M..  of  which  In-  is  a  pasl  high  priest;  De  Molay  Commandery,  No.  3,  K.  '!'.,  of  which 
he  is  a  past  eminent  commander;  an.l  Oriental  Consistory,  No.  1,  A.  A.  S.  R.,  of  which  he  i- 
the  present  master  (if  Kadosh.  Hi'  is  likewise  a  member  of  El  Riad  Temple  of  the  Nobles  of 
the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls,  ami  lie  belongs  to  the  Elks  Lodge,  No.  994.  He  is  temperate 
in  all  things  ami  there  is  an  even  balance  in  his  life  which  has  been  one  of  the  strong  features 
in  his  success,  tie  is  ei mservat i ve,  yet  not  to  the  point  of  blocking  progress,  ami  attention 
to  business  has  been  one  of  the  strong  features  in  his  advancement,  lie  has  always  been 
willing  to  assist  young  men  to  get  a  start  in  life  and  has  done  real  philanthropic  work  along 

that    line.      Hi-   efforts    have   been    an    ele nt    in    the   growth   of  city,  county   and   state,  his 

influence  lias  been  far-reaching  and  beneficial,  and  the  worth  of  his  example  is  widely  recog- 
nized, for  it  indicates  what   may  be  accomplished  when  determination  ami  laudable  ambition 

lead   the   way. 


CLARK  It.  ALFORD,  M.   I). 


In  April,  1907,  Dr.  Clark  li.  Alford  retired  from  the  practice  of  medicine  after  having 
been  continuously  connected  with  professional  interests  of  Huron  since  1  886,  winning 
prominence  and  distinction  in  this  field,  lie  is  now  in  the  second  term  of  his  able  service 
as  surveyor  general  of  South  Dakota.  He  was  born  near  Plattsburg,  New  York,  May  7,  1S39, 
a  son  oi  Reuel  and  Sylvia  (Chase)  Alford.  He  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  schools 
of  Beckmantown  and  Plattsburg  and  when  he  was  nearly  eighteen  years  of  age  removed  to 
Illinois.  He  studied  medicine  in  the  Louisville  Medical  College  and  alter  receiving  his 
degree  turned  his  attention  to  practice.  In  L886  he  came  to  South  Dakota  and  located 
al  Huron,  where  he  has  since  resided.  lie  soon  built  up  a  large  and  lucrative  practice  and 
became  known  as  one  oi  the  leading  physicians  in  the  city  and  state,  fur  he  possesses  a 
comprehensive  and  exact  knowledge  of  the  underlying  principles  of  medicine,  was  capable 
and  conscientious  in  the  diagnosis  of  his  cases  and  ever  watchful  over  the  interests  of  his 
patients.     In    L907    Dr.    Alford    retired    from    the    practice    of   medicine    ami    on    the    1st    of 

January,    1908,    by    ap] itmenl     by     President    Roosevelt    assumed    the    duties    of     1'nited 

Stales  surveyor  general  for  tic  district  of  South  Dakota.  He  has  since  served  in  that 
capacity  under  reappointment  by  President  Taft  and  has  proven  capable  ami  efficient  in  the 
discharge    of    his    responsible    duties. 

(in  Ihe  lllh  of  March,  L886,  Dr.  Alford  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Uicinda  Carroll, 
..I    \lonis.  Illinois,  and  they  have  two  sons.   'Ihe  Doctor  is  a  member  of  the  Methodist  church 

ami  is  e leeted  with  the  Masonic  fraternity,  of  which  he  has  1 n  a   member  for  Ihe  past 

Fort}  eight  years,  belonging  to  Hie  blue  lodge,  chapter,  commandery  and  Shrine.  lb-  gives 
hi-  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  served  for  three  terms  as  president  and 
superintendent  of  the  state  board  of  health  lie  i,  widel}  and  favorabl}  known  in  Huron, 
when-   he   has    resided    for   ovei    a    quarter   of   a    century. 


JOHN    WILLIAMSON. 

John  Williamson,  a  retired  gold  mill  managei  living  in  Tyndall,  ha-  had  a  great  deal 
of  oxpe  e  in  r  in  different  parts  of  the  world.  Ins  business  interests  taking  him  to  three  con- 
tinent-, lie  was  bom  in  Medford,  New  Jersey,  Jul}  :.!::,  L845,  a  son  of  Benjamin  and 
Susanna  Hoover)  Williamson,  natives  of  England  and  New  Jersey  respectively.  When  he 
,;i      about    seven   year-   of   age   the   family    removed    to    Pike  county,    Missouri,   where   they 

i    ried   until   1870.     'Ihe  Father,  being  a   spinner  and   weaver  by  trade,  ran  a  cust wooleij 

mill  there.  In  ls;n  they  came  to  South  Dakota,  where  John  Williamson  bad  preceded  the 
other  members  ol  the  famil}  arriving  in  December,  1869.  lb'  came  by  rail  to  Sioux  (it.i, 
\\  li  oh   w.i      Ihe  end  of  the  railroad,  and    I that    point    traveled   by   stage   to  old    lion    llonmie. 


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changing  horses  aboul  every  ten  miles.  He  located  a  claim  about  three  and  a  half  miles 
from  Bon  Homme  and  held  it  until  1913.  In  1876  he  went  to  the  Black  Hills,  where 
lie  worked  for  about  thirteen  years.  He  did  little  prospecting  but  during  his  first  year 
"grubstaked"  a  friend  who  prospected  for  the  two  but  did  not  succeed  in  uncovering  any 
profitable  lead.  Mr.  Williamson  secured  a  place  in  the  mills  for  a  time  and  in  ls.s-t  entered 
the  employ  of  the  lloinestake  Company,  working  in  their  mills,  where  his  efficiency  and 
faithfulness  won  him  rapid  promotion.  He  eventually  became  manager  of  milling  and 
proved  himself  not  only  thoroughly  acquainted  with  all  processes  employed  but  also  a  man 
o1  executive  ability  and  a  good  judge  of  men.  He  was  subsequently  employed  by  Hyderabad 
Deean  Company,  a  British  mining  company.  ;i>  manager  and  for  nine  years  was  in  charge 
of  their  mills  at  Hyderabad  in  the  Deean  district  of  British  India.  He  went  to  his  new 
[dace  of  duty  by  way  of  London  in  order  to  receive  instructions  and  returned  the  same  way 
that  In'  might  report  and  make  final  settlement  with  the  company.  He  returned  to  Bon 
Homme  county,  South  Dakota,  but  was  not  allowed  to  remain  long  in  retirement,  as  the 
Ashantee  (odd  Mining  Company,  another  British  organization,  secured  his  services  as  manager 
on  the  5th  of  October,  1900,  for  a  period  of  eighteen  months.  He  took  charge  of  their 
mills  at  Obossa,  some  one  hundred  and  twenty  miles  inland  from  the  west  coast  of  Africa. 
(In  his  jouniey  into  the  interior  he  was  carried  in  a  hammock  by  six  natives.  He  adapted 
himself  to  the  conditions  of  work  and  the  class  of  labor  employed  and  proved  an  aide  man- 
ager, but  the  enervating  climate  of  the  tropics  sapped  his  strength  and  a  severe  attack  of 
jungle  fever  so  weakened  him  that  he  refused  to  remain  after  the  termination  of  his  con- 
tract. He  then  came  to  South  Dakota  and  purchased  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  near 
Tyndall.  where  he  settled  down  and  is  now  passing  his  days  in  retirement,  enjoying  the 
ease  won  by  former  toil. 

Mr.  Williamson  is  a  republican  in  his  political  allegiance  and  stanchly  supports  the 
policies  of  that  party.  He  has  attained  the  thirty-second  degree  in  the  Masonic  order  and 
i-  a  member  of  the  Shrine.  He  won  many  friends  in  that  organization,  as  he  has  many 
attractive  social  qualities.  Although  he  has  had  extensive  experience  in  widely  separated  parts 
of  the  globe,  he  believes  that  South  Dakota  offers  opportunities  the  equal  of  those  afforded 
by  any  other  part  of  the  world  and  he  does  all  in  his  power  to  promote  the  development  of 
the  state. 


LYLE  HAKE,  M.  D. 


Dr.  l.yle  Hare,  a  well  known  member  of  the  medical  profession  in  Spearfish,  was  born 
at  Cedar  Rapids.  Nebraska,  November  20,  1885,  a  son  of  Joseph  and  Louise  S.  (McFee)  Hare, 
natives  of  Canada,  the  former  born  in  Montreal  and  the  latter  in  Hemingford.  They  were 
married  in  their  native  country  and  crossed  the  border  into  the  United  States  about  1874. 
After  residing  for  a  time  in  Illinois  they  removed  westward  to  Albion,  Nebraska,  and  thence 
to  Cedar  Rapids  and  still  later  took  up  their  residence  at  Hemingford,  Nebraska,  being  the 
first  family  to  locate  there.  They  resided  there  for  a  number  of  years,  or  until  1889,  when 
they  removed  to  Hill  City,  South  Dakota,  where  the  father  is  engaged  in  the  newspaper 
luisine-s.  lie  also  operates  a  farm  and  is  one  id'  the  enterprising  residents  of  that  locality, 
exerting  a  strong  inllueiice  upon  public  thought  and  action.  He  served  for  one  term  in  the 
-t.iti  senate  and  was  also  a  representative  from  Pennington  county  for  three  terms.  He  has 
thus  left  the  impress  of  hi-  individuality  upon  the  laws  of  the  state  and  has  labored  loyally 
for  the  interests  of  the  commonwealth.     He  rendered  military  service  in  Canada   during  the 

Fenian   raid  and   has   ontly  received  a   badge  of  honor  in  recognition  of  his  services    for  the 

Canadian  government. 

Dr.    Hare,   the   fifth    in   order   of   birth    in   a    family    of    seven    children,  attended    the    public 

schools  of  Hill  City,  South  Dakota,  and  the  State  Normal  scl 1  at  Spearfish,  from  which  he 

was  graduated  with  lie  da--  ol  1907.  He  then  entered  the  University  of  South  Dakota  and 
completed  his  course  with  the  class  of  L909.  Broad  literary  learning  thus  served  as  an 
excellent  foundation  upon  which  to  build  the  superstructure  of  his  professional  knowledge. 
He  was  a  student  in  the  College  of  Physicians  A  Surgeons  of  Chicago,  in  which  he  completed 
his    coins, ■    in    1911.     While    attending    school    he    was    employed    at    interval.-    and    thus    paid 


178  1 11  SI  <  >RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

for  the  expenses  of  his  education,  alternately  working  and  studying  until  he  had  completed 
In-  course.  Be  then  entered  the  Universitj  Hospital  of  Chicago,  in  which  he  spent  a  year; 
in  fact  lie  began  his  hospital  work  before  he  had  finished  his  school  work  and  in  1 1 1 .—  training 
there  gained  the  broad  and  valuable  experience  which  only  hospital  service  can  bring.  At 
the  end  oi  a  year  he  went  to  Spearfish,  Smith  Dakota,  where  he  opened  an  office  and  has 
since  engaged  in  private  practice.  His  ability  soon  become  widely  recognized  and  a  liberal 
patronage  lias  always  been  accorded  him.  He  is  also  a  teacher  of  physiology  and  hygiene 
in  the  Normal  School  at  Spearfish,  is  athletic  director  of  the  school  and  is  physician  for  the 

II estake  Mining  Company  at  Spearfish.     He  devotes  his  entire  time  to  his  profession  as 

teachei   and  practitioner. 

On  the  19th  ol  August,  L911,  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Dr.  Hare  and  Miss  Edna  stone, 
who  was  born  in  Orange  t  ity,  Iowa,  a  daughter  of  Fred  and  Alta  (Leggett)  Stone,  who 
Here  long  residents  of  llawanlen,  Iowa,  where  the  father  engaged  in  newspaper  work  for 
a  time.  He  afterward  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and  was  there  employed  in 
the  postoffice.      Hi-  wife  passed  away   in  Sioii\   Kails,  August  2'J,  l'JU.6.     .Mr.  Sterne  has  always 

I n    a   democrat    in   his   political   views   but   has   never   aspired    to  office.      His   daughter,   .Mrs. 

Hare,  i~  president  of  the  Women's  Club  of  Spearfish  ami  occupies  a  prominent  position  in 
Bocial  circles  of  the  city.  She  likewise  holds  membership  in  Kappa  Alpha  Theta  and  belongs 
t.,   I  he   Eastern   Star.     She  attended   the   University  of   South  Dakota. 

Dr.  Hare  is  also  connected  with  Greek  letter  organizations,  holding  membership  in  the 
Phi  Delta  Theta  and  the  Nil  Sigma  Nu.  They  attend  the  Congregational  church  and  the 
Doctor  is  a  .Mason,  belonging  to  Spearfish  Lodge,  No.  18,  F.  &  A.  M.  Along  strictly  pro- 
fessional  lines  his  connections  are  with  the  County  .Medical  Society,  the  District  Medical 
Society  ami  the  South  Dakota  Medical  Society.  He  keeps  in  touch  with  the  advanced 
thought  of  the  day  m  the  line  of  his  chosen  calling  and  is  continually  promoting  his  ability 
by  wide  reading  and  investigation. 


OLIVER  0.  STOKES. 


(diver  (I.  Stokes  is  now  living  retired  at  Belle  Fourche  but  has  led  a  most  active,  useful 
and  buBy  lite  iii  connection  with  commercial,  agricultural  and  stock-raising  interests  and  still 
has  important  investments  along  those  lines.  He  was  born  in  Van  Buren  county.  Iowa, 
August    27,   1845,  a  son  of  .lose  N.  and  Mary  D.   (Walker)   Stokes.     The  father's  birth  occurred 

,,,    Virgin n   the  22d  of  duly,    is:.':.',  and   the   mother   was   bom   in   Maryland  on   the  6th  of 

June,  is:;:.',  .lose  N.  Stokes  always  followed  the  occupation  of  farming.  He  was  reared  on 
an  old  southern  plantation,  his  parents  being  slaveowners,  as  were  the  maternal  grandparents 
of  Oliver  ().  Stokes.  It  was  in  Iowa  territory,  in  1843,  that  he  wedded  Mary  1).  Walker.  He 
had  ••"lie  to  Iowa  iii  \*V.l  and  he  became  a  landowner  there,  where  he  continued  active  in 
business  throughout  his  entire  lite,  his  labors  being  ended  by  death  on  the  :.'lst  of  April.  1895. 
For  only  eleven  days  he  survived  his  wile,  with  whom  he  had  so  long  traveled  life's  journey. 
II,.  held  various  county  offices  and  was  a  prominent  and  influential  citizen  of  the  community 
in   which  he  made  his  home. 

Oliver  <  >.  stokes  is  the  eldest  in  a  family  of  five  children.  Reared  under  the  parental  roof 
,n  |,,wa.  he  attended  the  common  schools  of  that  state  and  later  continued  his  education  ill 
the   I;, ■nt, ,i, .-.poll   high  school  and  in   Birmingham  College  at    Bentonsport,  towa.     He  has  ever 

placed    high    value    u] intellectual    progress    and    has    therefore    made    good    use    of    his 

opportunities  to  extend  his  knowledge  along  all  lines  that  are  of  worth  to  the  individual. 
II,.  waa  a  youth  of  but  sixteen  years  when,  aroused  by  the  spirit  of  patriotism,  he  enlisted 
on  the  7th  of  May.   1862,  as  a   member  of  Company  K,  Forty-fifth   towa   Regiment,  in  which 

lie  became  i poral.     He  was  promote,]  to  the  rank  of  Bergeant  and  was  on  active  duly  until 

September    28,    1864.      While    at    the    front    he    sent    his    money    home    and    his    wise    economy 

in    this   connection    was   an    indication    of    the   ele ntal    strength    of    his   character.      After   his 

return    to    Iowa    he   again  attended    school   and   also   engaged    in    teaching.      He  earned    his   own 

waj     H gl)    college    and    by    teaching    made    his    start    in    life.      lie    followed    that    profession 

I,,,    thirteen    terms    in    his    ho listrict    and    resided    with   his  parents   during  that   period. 

Carefullj   -a*  ing  his  earnings,  he  became  the  owner  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  valuable 


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land  and  when  he  put  aside  the  work  of  the  school-room  he  turned  his  attention  to  farming, 
in  which  lie  continued  actively  in  Iowa  until  1SSG. 

In  that  year  he  disposed  of  his  property  there  and  removed  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in 
what  is  now  Harding  county.  He  took  up  his  abode  upon  a  ranch  and  there  engaged  in  the 
stock  business  for  a  time,  but  his  health  became  impaired  and  he  gave  less  attention  to  his 
stock.     He  tin  n  opened  a  store  on  his  ranch  and  continued  in  general  merchandising   there 

for   sixteen   years.      Since    starting   his    mercantile    venture    the    Harding    postollicc    ha-,   1 n 

established.  He  carried  a  complete  line  of  general  merchandise  and  successfully  manage, 1 
the  business  until  the  1st  of  August,  1914,  when  he  turned  the  management  of  the  store  over 
to  a  son-in-law,  Henry  G.  McCord,  and  removed  to  Belle  Fourche.  He  still  retains  his  financial 
interest  in  the  store,  however,  is  the  owner  of  seven  hundred  and  forty  acres  of  excellent 
ranch  land  in  South  Dakota  and  is  also  interested  in  a  large  sheep  ranch  in  Montana,  ninety 
miles  from  Belle  Fouche,  which  is  under  the  management  of  another  son-in-law,  Charles 
Shipley.  In  his  business  affairs  he  has  carefully  directed  his  interests,  carrying  forward  to 
successful  completion  whatever  he  lias  undertaken,  his  record  proving  the  value  and  worth 
of  intelligently  directed  industry  and  keen  sagacity. 

On  the  27th  of  August,  1868,  Mr.  Stokes  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Anna  C.  Gilbert, 
who  was  born  in  Van  Buren  county,  Iowa,  and  who  had  formerly  been  his  schoolmate.  She 
is  a  daughter  of  Riley  and  Margaret  (Jensen)  Gilbert,  the  former  a  native  of  Vermont  and 
the  latter  of  Ohio.  They  became  residents  of  Iowa  when  that  state  was  still  under  territorial 
rule  and  they  were  married  in  Van  Buren  county.  For  a  considerable  period  the  father 
followed  the  occupation  of  farming  there  and  then  removed  to  Harding  county,  South  Dakota, 
where  both  he  and  his  wife  spent  their  remaining  days.  In  addition  to  tilling  the  soil  he 
became  an  active  church  worker  as  a  local  preacher.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Stokes  have  been 
born  six  children:  Florence  E.,  who  resides  with  her  sister  on  the  old  home  ranch  and  is 
acting  as  postmistress  of  the  Harding  postoffice;  Mrs.  Mary  1).  McCord,  who  conducts  the 
store  upon  the  ranch;  Maud  Evelyn,  who  became  the  wife  of  Charles  Shipley  and  passed 
away  on  the  28th  of  March,  1915;  and  three  who  died  in  childhood. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Stokes  hold  membership  in  the  Congregational  church  and  adhere  closely 
to  its  teachings.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  has  passed  through 
the  chairs  of  the  local  lodge,  has  been  a  member  of  the  grand  lodge  and  was  deputy  grand 
master  of  Iowa.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic  and  proudly  wears  the 
little  bronze  button  which  indicates  his  valiant  service  as  a  soldier  of  the  Civil  war.  He 
was  vice  president  of  the  Commercial  Club  at  Belle  Fourche  and  recently  was  elected  president 
ot  that  organization,  which  does  splendid  work  for  the  city  of  Belle  Fourche  and  the  sur- 
rounding county.  In  politics  he  has  ever  been  an  earnest  republican,  giving  inflexible  support 
to  party  principles.  He  served  as  commissioner  of  Butte  county  before  the  division  of  the 
county  and  from  19(15  until  1907  represented  his  district  in  the  lower  bouse  of  the  state 
legislature.  In  1909  he  was  chosen  state  senator  from  a  district  which  then  comprised  five 
counties.  After  the  division  he  was  in  the  house  from  Harding  county,  having  been  elected 
in  1913,  his  fellow  townsmen  prevailing  upon  him  to  become  their  first  representative.  He 
has  done  active  work  as  a  member  of  the  state  legislature,  thus  leaving  the  impress  of  his 
individuality  upon  the  laws  of  the  commonwealth,  his  course  being  characterized  by  the 
utmost  devotion  to  duty,  combined  with  a  recognition  of  the  needs  and  possibilities  of  the 
Kate.  He  lias  proven  a  broad-minded  legislator,  looking  beyond  the  exigencies  of  the 
moment  to  the  opportunities  of  the  future  and  working  ever  for  the  welfare  of  the  public 
rather  than  for  self-aggrandizement. 


CHARLES  T.  SCHROYER,  M.   D. 

Dr.  Charles  T.  Schroyer,  a  practicing  physician  of  Sioux  Falls,  was  born  in  Adamsville, 
Ohio,  on  the  27th  of  July.  1876,  a  son  of  Peter  C.  and  Emma  Schroyer.  The  father  has 
always  followed  farming  and  stock-raising,  thus  providing  for  the  support  of  his  family. 
He  sent  his  son  Charles  to  the  public  schools  and  in  mastering  bis  studies  the  boy  displayed 
special  aptitude,  so  that  he  taught  one  term  of  school  when  but  thirteen  years  of  age.  The 
succeeding  year  he  entered  the  Ohio  State  University,  from  which   he  was  graduated   in    1898, 


L82  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

liaving  completed  the  medical  course.  He  located  for  practice  in  A. lain-  Mills,  Ohio,  where  he 
remained  for  about  one  year,  when,  thinking  that  better  opportunities  might  be  enjoyed  in 
the  new  and  growing  northwest,  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  at  Baltic,  where  he 
remained  for  ten  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  decade  he  removed  to  Chester,  where  for 
foui  years  he  successfully  engaged  in  practice,  his  professional  duties  becoming  more  and 
more  extensive  and  important  and  thus  making  heavier  demands  upon  his  time.  He  likewise 
became   a   stockholder   in   the   Farmers   State   Bank   while   having   his  abode   in  Chester,     lu 

January,   1915,  he  re ved  to  Sioux  Falls  and  opened  an  office   in   the  .Minnehaha   building. 

For  man}  years  he  has  been  making  a  specialtj  o)  the  treatment  of  cancer  and  he  has  met 
with  such  marked  bucci  >s  therein  that  of  late  years  he  lias  devoted  his  time  exclusively  to 
the  treatment  of  that  disease 

On  the  2d  oi  October,  L900,  Dr.  Schroyer  was  united  in  marriage  to  .Miss  Hilda  Holmes, 
a  daughter  of  George  Holme-.  They  have  four  children,  namely:  Doxie,  Maurice,  Denver! 
and  I  hester.  The  religion-  faith  of  Dr.  and  .Mrs.  Schroyer  is  that  oi  the  .Methodist  church 
and  the}  manifest  a  helpful  interest  in  its  work.  He  is  prominently  known  in  fraternal 
circles,    led. ling    membership    with    the    .Masons    at    Colton,    the    Elks    at    Sinus,    tails    and    the 

Knight-  hi    Pythias,  the  Modern   \\ linen  and  the  Modern  Brotherhood  of  America,  all  at 

Chester.  In  the  Elks  lodge  at  Si, nix  Falls  he  is  a  charter  member.  His  political  allegiance 
i-  given  to  the  democratic  party  but  he  dor-  not  seek  nor  desire  public  office,  preferring  to 
concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  professional  duties.  He  enjoys  the  automobile  and  other 
forms  of  outdoor  sport  and  thus  he  maintain-  that  even  balance  in  physical  and  mental 
development  and  power  that  means  so  much  to  everj  professional  man.  He  is  conscientious 
in  the  performance  of  all  his  professional  duties,  nevei  regarding  lightly  the  work  that  he 
has  undertaken,  and  his  ready  sympathy  and  intuition  as  well  a-  his  scientific  knowledge 
have  been   factors  in  his  growing  success. 


GENERAL  s.  H.  JUMPER. 


The  name  of  General  S.  11.  Jumper  i-  inseparably  interwoven  with  the  history  of  Aber- 
deen, lb-  was  tin'  first  man  who  slept  upon  lie-  townsite  of  the  city  and  was  the  first  actual 
settler  there.  From  that  day  to  this  he  ha-  taken  an  active  part  in  many  projects  and  busi- 
ness  enterprises  which  have  had  to  do  with  the  development  and  upbuilding  of  the  city,  with 
il-  adornment,  it-  prosperity  and  its  happiness.  He  is  far  separated  from  his  birthplace — 
New  Gloucester,  Maine.  Hi-  natal  day  was  October  24,  1844,  and  his  parents  were  John  and 
\lai\    Juniper.      Hi-   youthful   days   were'   -pent    in   New   England,   whoie   he   acquired  a   public 

ili. Mil  education.     He  was  a  youth  of  less  than  seventeen  years  at   the  tune  of  the  outbreak 
oi    I    e  Civil   war.  and   in    Isi'.l    he  enlisted,  his   response  to  the  country's  call   making  him  a 

nil.  i  of  Company  K.  Tenth  Maine  Infantry,  with  which  he  served  until  July,  186G,  or  for 

iiit  i\  months.  Four  of  his  brother-  were  also  soldiers  of  the  civil  war  and  their  conn 
binetl  e  iin  covered  twenty-one  year-.  Three  are  still  living.  Three  of  the  brothers  enlisted 
at  the  first  call  for  men  to  serve  for  three  months,  which  time,  it  was  then  believed,  would 
see  an  en.l  of  the  war.  They  after  reenlisted  at  the  reorganization  oi  regiments,  and  three 
..I  the  brothers  remained  in  the  service  for  a  year  or  more  alter  the  actual  close  of  hostilities] 
taticmecl  m  South  (  an. Una  during  the  troublesome  reconstruction  days.    All  participated 

of  the   most    important   and   aanguinarj    engagements   that    marked   the  Civil   strife. 

Gi  Jumper,  no\i   .,i  San   Francisco,  was  a  captain  of  cavalry  in  Hie  First   Maine  Regimen] 

and  wa-  twice  in  l.ibby  prison.  After  hi-  first  incarceration  he  managed  to  escape,  but  was 
..ili  iid  again  taken  prisoner  and  remained  until  exchanged.  General  ■lumper  wa-  advanced 
from  .me  rank  to  another  until  at  the  time  of  his  discharge  he  wa-  serving  as  sergeant  major 
.,i  the  I  v.,'iii\  ninth  Maine  Regiment.  He  was  mi  active  duty  throughout  the  entire  period 
of  t  he  war. 

All. a     tie  ol     hostilities    S.    II.    Jumper    tin I    to    the    west,    making    his    way    to 

Minneapolis,  Minnesota,  where  he  acted  a-  manage]  ol  Hie  Nicollet  House  for  about  fourteen 
vein-  or  from  1861  until  L881.  In  the  lattei  year  he  removed  to  Aberdeen  and  has  since 
ben,  1. 1. ait  died  with  the  city.  Dakota  territory,  a-  it  then  wa-.  was  a  largely  unsettled  anil 
undeveloped  district,  and  General  Jumper  wa-  the  first  man  to  spend  a  night  upon  the  present 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  183 

site  hi  Aberdeen  and  the  first  to  take  up  a  permanent  residence  there.  He  also  established  the 
first  genera]  store  and  was  in  the  mercantile  business  for  two  years,  but  on  the  expiration 
of  that  period  he  turned  his  attention  to  financial  interests  and  in  1S83  established  the 
Farmers  and  Merchants  Hank.  In  1SS4  he  organized  the  First  National  Bank,  and  was 
president  "I  both  institutions.  Under  President  McKinley  he  became  postmaster  of  Aberdeen 
and  sold  his  hanking  business.  He  remained  as  postmaster  for  one  term,  was  afterward 
assistant  postmaster  for  a  term,  was  then  again  appointed  acting  postmaster  and  is  now 
once  more  serving  as  assistant  postmaster.  The  growth  of  a  city  is  no  where  more  plainly 
indicated   than   in   the   increased  business  of  the   postoffice,  and  the  business  of  the  Aberdeen 

[«»t<'lliee  grew    great  I  \    during   the  years   that   General  Juinpei    was  connected   with   (lie   |m   il 

On  May  1.  1915,  he  resigned  his  position  in  the  postal  service  after  exactly  seventeen  years  as 
postmaster  and  assistant  and  retired  to  private  life.  Aside  from  his  ollicial  interests  he 
has  been  president  of  the  Home  Building  &  Loan  Association  since  its  organization  and  he 
has  filled  several  local  offices.  He  was  alderman  of  the  city,  and  in  1890  was  elected  mayor 
of  Aberdeen  for  a  two  years'  term,  during  which  he  gave  to  the  city  a  businesslike  and 
progressive  administration.  The  title  by  which  he  is  generally  known  came  to  him  as  the 
result   of  Ids  service  as  brigadier  general  of  the  state  militia  from  1889  until    L893. 

General  .lumper  was  united  in  marriage  in  1875  to  Miss  Ella  M.  Hilt,  of  Maine,  and  they 
have  an  extensive  acquaintance  in  Aberdeen,  their  friends  being  numbered  by  the  score. 
General  Jumper  is  well  known  in  connection  with  fraternal  organizations.  He  belongs  to  the 
Masonic  lodge,  to  the  chapter  and  commandery  and  upon  him  have  been  conferred  some  of 
the  highest  offices  within  the  gift  of  the  state  organizations  of  the  order.  He  has  been  grand 
high  priest  of  the  grand  chapter  and  eminent  grand  commander  of  the  grand  commandery, 
and  he  has  a  very  extensive  acquaintance  among  the  craft  of  South  Dakota.  He  has  likewise 
crossed  the  sands  of  the  desert  with  the  nobles  of  the  .Mystic  Shrine  and  now'  belongs  to 
Yelduz  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  X.  M.  S.  He  belongs  to  Robert  Anderson  Tost.  No.  38,  G.  A.  R.,  of 
which  lie  ha-  been  commander  several  times,  and  he  also  holds  membership  with  the  Benevolent 
and  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to 
the  republican  party  and  his  loyalty  and  citizenship  none  question,  for  his  public  spirit  has 
been  again  and  again  demonstrated  in  many  connections  and  his  efforts  have  been  of  essen- 
tial value  and  benefit  to  city  and  state. 


CHARLES  MATTHEW  DILGER. 

Charles  Matthew  Dilger,  alert  and  energetic,  is  successfully  managing  a  store  in  Rapid 
City,  where  he  is  well  known  as  a  leading  merchant.  He  was  born  in  Dubuque,  Iowa,  October 
:.:;.  1854,  a  son  of  Felix  and  Christine  Dilger,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Germany,  whence 
they  came  to  America  at  the  ages  of  seventeen  and  thirteen  years  respectively.  They  were 
married  at  Totosi,  Wisconsin,  and  afterward  removed  to  Iowa,  where  the  father  worked  at 
the  millwright's  trade,  which  he  had  previously  learned.  They  had  a  large  family  of  thirteen 
children,  of  whom  (  harles  Matthew  of  this  review  was  the  second.  Six  sons  and  four  daughters 
ei   tie  family  survive. 

(  harles  M.  Dilger  was  educated  in  the  public  schools,  passing  through  consecutive  grades 
until  he  became  a  high-school  pupil.  He  afterward  learned  the  millwright's  trade  and  for  a 
lone  was  located  at  Anuaton.  Wisconsin.  Still  later  hi'  began  the  manufacture  of  flour, 
starting  (lour  mills  at  various  point-  in  the  west,  including  Canton,  Rockford,  Wolf  Creek 
and  Burleigh,  Smith  Dakota,  and  one  at  Paragon,  Nebraska,  from  1873  until  is?:,  Mr.  Dilger 
was  engaged  in  fur  trading  on  tin-  Missouri  river,  and  that  brought  him  into  close  connection 
with  many  pioneer  experiences  and  incidents  in  that  section  of  the  country.  In  1880 
he  settled  in  Rapid  City,  where  he  opened  an  office  as  a  fire-insurance  agent.  Three  years 
laic  lie  became  associated  with  the  I.  S  (  ongdon  Hardware  Company  and  continued  in  that 
connection  for  a  number  of  years.  In  1907  he  organized  a  stock  company  under  the  name 
oi  the  Rapid  City  Implement  Company,  and  assumed  the  control  of  the  business,  since 
which  lime  he  lias  had  the  active  management  of  the  store,  which  now  enjoys  a  liberal 
patronage,  it-  trade  growing  year  by  year.  Into  othei  fields  Mr.  Dilger  has  also  extended 
his   efforts  and    in   every   connection   has   proved   himself   a    resourceful   business   man.      lie    was 


184  IIIS'K  IRY  (  >F  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

one  of  the  promoters  of  the  North  Rapid  addition  tu  the  city,  and  he  has  considerable 
holdings  in  farm  lands,  is  a  stockholder  in  various  business  projects  and  was  one  of  the 
promoters  and  stockholders  in  the  Dakota  l'la-tci  Company.     Mi-  plans  arc  well  formulated. 

In  Issii  Mr.  Dilger  was  united  in  marriage  tu  Miss  Mary  A.  Clausse,  a  daughter  of  Francis 
and  Julia  (Remilliard)  <  lausse,  both  oi  \\  I i  wen-  natives  of  Canada  and  of  French  extrac- 
tion. They  became  pioneei  settlers  of  Vermillion,  South  Dakota.  To  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Dilger 
has  been  born  a  daughter,  Lucile. 

In  politics  Mr.  Dilger  is  a  stalwart  republican  and  for  some  years  represented  his 
ward  in  the'  city  council,  lie  has  ever  been  actively  interested  in  local  movements  looking 
to  the  city's  betterment  and  cooperates  in  all  those  projects  which  are  a  matter  of  civic  virtue 
and  civic  pride.  Be  "a-  reared  in  the  faith  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  he  has  membership 
with  the  Elks,  the  Odd  Fellow-,  and  the  United  Workmen.  He  is  one  of  the  city's  prosperous 
and  substantial  business  men,  his  record  covering  over  thirty  years  of  good  citizenship  there. 


HIRAM  HUMPHREY  CURTIS. 

The  consensus  of  public  opinion  is  the  best  standard  of  judgment  whereby  to  measure 
the  worth  of  an  individual,  and  public  opinion  names  Hiram  Humphrey  Curtis  as  one  of  the 
foremost  citizens  of  Hamlin  county.  Many  reasons  contribute  to  this  result,  lie  is  a  lead- 
ing factor  in  financial  affairs,  a  prominent  figure  in  other  business  interests  and  a  stalwart 
advocate  of  the  cause  of  education,  of  temperance  and  of   all  those   interests   which   work   for 

tin'  uplift   of  the  individual  and  the  betterment   of  the  community.     In  Castlev. 1.  where  he 

make-  hi-  home,  he  is  president  of  the  First  National  Hank,  but  that  is  only  one  of  several 
business  connections  which  place  him  among  the  leading  citizens  of  Hamlin  county. 

His  birth  occurred  at  Geneva,  now  Fake  Geneva,  in  Walworth  county,  Wisconsin,  Decem- 
ber i'i.  1S44,  his  parents  being  Lewis  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Humphrey)  Curtis.  The  father 
was  bom  in  Plymouth,  Chenango  county.  New  York,  November  8,  1813,  and  in  early  man- 
hood engaged  in  merchandising  at  Manhattan,  Ohio.  In  1839  he  became  a  resident  oi  Wis- 
consin and  in  January,  1840,  established  his  home  at  Lake  Geneva,  where  he  was  connected 
with  mercantile  pursuits  for  nearly  lifty  years.  For  an  extended  period  he  was  the  oldest 
living  pioneer  of  that  section,  dying  in  1904  when  over  ninety  years  of  age.  His  wife  was 
bom  at  Middlcbury.  Ohio,  May  L'5,  1822,  and  passed  away  .March  21,  1SCS.  Both  had  many 
friends  in  Geneva  and  the  father  was  a  prominent  figure  in  the  public  life  of  the  community, 
serving  for  ten  years  as  postmaster  under  the  administrations  of  Presidents  Lincoln,  John- 
son and  Grant,  lie  was  a  stanch  abolitionist  in  the  period  which  preceded  the  Civil  war  and 
sheltered  many  a  runaway  slave  who  was  attempting  to  make  his  way  northward  to  freedom 
on  the  famous  underground  railway.  In  addition  to  his  mercantile  interest-  he  became 
extensively  interested  in  farming  and  was  the  owner  of  large  timber  holdings  in  Wisconsin 
and  the  thorough  reliability  of  his  business  methods  gained  him  high  esteem. 

At  the  usual  age  Hiram  II.  Curtis  began  his  education  in  the  schools  of  Lake  Geneva 
and  afterward  became  a  student  in  Beloit  College  at  Beloit,  Wisconsin,  where  he  pursued  a 
classical  course  until  ill  health  forced  him  to  abandon  his  studies  when  in  his  sophomore 
year.  Il  was  his  intention  to  prepare  lor  the  ministry  of  the  Presbyterian  church  but.  his 
physical  condition  rendered  this  plan  futile  and.  although  keenly  disappointed,  he  resolutely 
turned  to  other   work,  resolving   to  make  the  best   use  of  the  opportunities  left   to  him,     lie 

had  a   fondness  for  g I  1 ks,  enjoyed  woodworking  and  also  displayed  skill  in  bookkeeping. 

It  was  his  ability  in  the  latter  connection  that  caused  his  father  to  make  a  place  for  him  ill 
hi-  store  and  office,  and  tliu-  at  the  age  of  sixteen  years  Hiram  II.  Curtis  became  bookkeeper 
lor  his  father  and  al-o  a-si-tant  postmaster.  In  1862,  when  but.  seventeen  years  of  age,  it 
«,i-  hi-  desire  to  enter  the  army   but  parental  authority   intervened.      When   in   hi-  eighteenth 

year  he  resui 1  hi-  education  a-  a  student   in  the  Wisconsin   University  and  in  the  fall  of 

1863  he  matriculated  in  Beloit  College, .spending  four  years  in  the  preparatory  and  collegiate 

depart tits,     lie  then   retur 1  to  his  home  in  Geneva  ami  in  the  spring  of   1868,  with  the 

assistance  oi  In-  Father,  he  there  embarked  in  merchandising  as  a  dealer  in  drugs,  books, 
,i.  lor  a  year  he  had  as  a  partner  Pardon  McDonald  but  afterward  conducted  the  business 
alone    lor    ten    years.       lb-    then    undertook    the    erection    of    a    large    business    block    but    this 


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brought  financial  disaster  upon  him.     For  live  years  thereafter  he  assisted  his  father  in  the 
store  and  in  August,  1S82,  he  made  his  first  visit  to  Dakota. 

In  the  following  October  Mr.  Curtis  was  accompanied  by  a  party  of  friends,  including 
his  brother-in-law,  Joseph  P.  Cheever,  and  after  a  trip  through  what  is  now  the  central  part 
of  South  Dakota,  along  the  line  of  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railroad,  they  proceeded  up 
the  James  river  valley  to  Columbia  and  Aberdeen,  returning  thence  to  Wisconsin.  During 
the  sue. ceding  winter  Dakota  was  frequently  the  subject  of  conversation  between  Messrs. 
Cheever  and  Curtis  and  in  March,  1883,  they  returned  to  the  territory,  visiting  many  thriving 
towns.  The  immigration  was  so  heavy  that  year  that  they  hardly  deemed  it  wise  to  begin 
business  in  any  of  the  places  thus  far  visited,  when  it  was  suggested  that  they  should  go  to 
Hamlin  county.  Acting  on  this  advice,  they  reached  Castlewood.  March  28,  1883,  and  after 
a  careful  investigation  of  conditions  finally  decided  to  locate. 

Mr.  Curtis  and  his  brother-in-law  at  once  erected  a  building  to  include  office  and  dwelling 
and  in  the  same  opened  a  bank,  law,  insurance  and  real-estate  office,  Mr.  Cheever  being  a 
lawyer  by  profession.  Patronage  came  to  them  from  the  beginning  and  though  they  passed 
through  the  years  of  drought  and  short  crops,  a  period  in  which  there  was  no  profit  to  be 
made,  times  eventually  changed  and  Mr.  Curtis  has  lived  to  reap  the  benefit  of  his  labors. 
After  fifteen  months  spent  at  Castlewood  he  was  joined  by  his  family  in  June,  1884.  They 
located  upon  a  homestead  claim  about  three  miles  from  Castlewood  and  after  securing  title 
to  that  property  in  December,  1884,  they  took  up  their  abode  in  Castlewood.  where  they 
have  since  resided.  Mr.  Curtis  still  owns  the  homestead,  to  which  he  has  added  by  addi- 
tional  purchase,  and  he  and  his  family  are  now  owners  of  extensive  farm  lands  in  this  part 
of  the  state. 

He  lias  been  actively  identified  with  the  banking  business  since  his  arrival  in  the  state, 
when  he  and  his  brother-in-law,  Mr.  Cheever,  started  their  private  banking  business.  In 
1891,  on  account  of  the  new  state  law,  they  incorporated  as  a  state  bank.  In  1V.I4  Mr.  Cheever 
removed  to  Brookings  to  practice  his  profession  and,  although  continuing  his  financial  inter- 
est in  tli.'  business,  Mr.  Curtis  was  left  in  charge.  In  1901  the  bank  was  reorganized  and 
incorporated  as  the  First  National  Bank,  capitalized  for  twenty-five  thousand  dollars,  ami 
Mr.  Curtis  still  remains  its  president.  This  has  become  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the 
strong  financial  institutions  of  the  eastern  part  of  the  state  and  has  for  many  years  done  a 
growing  and  profitable  business.  Into  other  fields  Mr.  Curtis  has  also  extended  his  efforts, 
being  president  of  tie'  Hamlin  County  Loan  &  Trust  Company,  of  which  he  was  one  of  the 
active  organizers,  and  also  the  principal  organizer  of  the  Castlewood  Telephone  Company. 
which  includes  the  electric  light  plant  of  the  city. 

Among  the  notable  events  in  the  career  of  Mr.  Curtis  was  his  military  service  at  the  time 
oi  the  (  ivil  war.  As  previously  stated,  his  parents  refused  him  permission  to  enlist  in  1862, 
but  in  1864  he  was  a  student  at  Beloit  College  when  the  call  came  lor  seventy-five  thousand 
men.  This  time  Mr.  Curtis  made  sure  of  carrying  out  his  wishes  before  telling  his  parents 
of  his  determination,  and  on  the  12th  of  May  lie  enlisted  for  on,,  hundred  days'  service  in  a 
company  that  was  assigned  to  the  Fortieth  Regiment  of  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry,  largely 
composed  of  college  students  from  various  colleges  of  the  state.  This  command  was  sent  to 
Memphis,  Tennessee,  and  there  remained  during  its  term  of  enlistment,  largely  engaged  in 
picket  duty.  (In  the  expiration  of  the  term  .Mr.  Curtis  and  the  .dims  .if  the  regiment  were 
honorably   discharged. 

On  the  6th  of  December,  istn.  Mr.  Curtis  was  united  in  mi ige  to  Miss  Mary  Annette 

Allen,  of  I. urn.  Walworth  county.  Wisconsin,  a  daughter  of  George  and  Harriet  Amelia  (Buell) 
Allen,  the  former  being  a  prominent  and  wealthy  farmer  of  Walworth  county  an. I  an  influen- 
tial fact..,-  in  business  and  political  circles.  Mrs.  Curtis  was  graduated  with  the  first  .lass  to 
complete  tic  coins,,  in  thi  normal  department  of  the  Wisconsin  State  University  in  1865.  To 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Curtis  were  born  the  following  named:  Allen  Lewis,  bom  June  26,  ls74.  was 
graduated  from  Beloit  College  with  the  class  of  1901,  and  is  now  vice  president  of  the  First 
National    Bank   of   Castlewood;    Kate   Lilly,   born  December    12.    Is;;,,   became   a   student   at. 

Beloit  but  was  forced  to  discontinue  her  education  because  of  ill  health  ami  is  now  at  I . 

Amelia  Buell,  bom  August  2,  1870,  was  graduated  from  Beloit  College  in  1903  but  passed 
away  March  39,  L904;  and  Annie  Mary,  born  February  7.  1883,  was  graduated  from  Beloit 
College  in   1908,  and  is  now  teaching  at   Antigo,  Wisconsin. 

In  politics  Mr.  Curtis  was  an  earnest  republii  ai i  tic  tune  age  conferred  upon  him  the 


188  IIISTf  )RY  (  )F  S(  Hill    DAK(  )TA 

ricdit  of  franchise  until   1896,  when  he  joined  the  ranks  of  the  prohibition  party.     In  1902  he 

was  its  nomii for  governor  of  South  Dakota  and  received  a  largely  increased  vote  over  that 

given  to  others  of  the  partj  in  previous  years.  He  was  afterward  a  member  of  the  prohibi- 
tion state  committee,     lie  and  his  wile  hold  membership  in  the  Presbyterian  church  in  Castle- 

« 1,  in  which  he  is  serving  as  elder,  while   for  a  quarter  of  a  century  he  has  been  teacher 

in  and  superintendent  of  the  Sunday  school.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Castlewood  Commercial 
<  lull,  oi  which  his  son.  Alien  L.,  is  the  president.  He  has  served  for  several  years  as  a  mem- 
ber of  the  school  board  and  is  now  its  president,  and  through  .several  terms  he  filled  the  posi- 
tion of  town  treasurer.  He  is  actuated  in  all  that  he  does  by  a  spirit  of  public  progress  and 
his  cooperation   can    always   be   counted   upon   to    further   any   public    measure    which    promises 

to  result   for  the  benefit  of  the  many.     He  lias  won  creditable   - less  in   business,  yet  the 

accumulation  of  wealth  has  never  been  the  sole  end  and  aim  of  his  life.  On  the  contrary,  he 
has  ever  recognized  his  duties  and  obligations  to  his  fellows  and  it  is  a  well  known  fact  that 
he  never  tails  to  respond  to  the  call  of  duty. 


ellzey  w.  Mclaughlin. 


Ellzey  \V.  McLaughlin,  an  attorney  of  Hayti,  has  contin 1   in   the  practice  of  law   for 

thirty-seven  years  and  has  been  a  member  of  the  South  Dakota  bar  for  twenty-one  years, 
lie  was  born  in  Lorain  county,  Ohio,  on  the  1st  of  duly.  1856,  a  son  of  .lames  and  Ann  C. 
McLaughlin,  both  of  whom  arc  deceased.  The  lather  devoted  his  life  to  farming  and  thus 
provided  for  the  support  of  his  family.  The  son  pursued  a  public-school  education,  which 
included  the  high-school  course,  and  later  took  a  preparatory  course  in  civil  engineering.  In 
Is;.",  he  entered  the  1  niversity  of  Michigan  in  order  to  prepare  for  the  liar  and  won  his 
professional  degree   upon  graduation   with   the  class  of    1877.     lie  was  admitted   to  practice 

in    II ants  of   Michigan    in   the   spring   of  that    year,  and    lor   a  time    followed   his  profession 

in  Charlotte  and  in  Jackson,  Michigan.  While  in  the  State  University  he  was  under  the 
tutorship  of   Tl as   M.  Cooley,  dean  of  tic   faculty. 

iin  the  20th  oi  January,  1893,  .Mr.  McLaughlin  arrived  in  South  Dakota,  where  he  has 
since  been  continuously  engaged  in  practice,  locating  liist  at  Castlewood,  where  he  remained 
until     1911,    when    he    removed    to    Hayti.      lie    is    now    serving    as    state's    attorney,    which 

position    he   is   filling    for   the   sei 1   term.      He    is   an    able,   learned   and    experienced    lawyer. 

who  thoroughly  understands  the  necessity  oi  careful  preparation  as  well  as  the  cleat 
presentation  of  a  cause  before  the  courts.  His  devotion  to  his  clients*  interests  is  proverbial, 
yd   he  never  forgets  that   In   owes  a  still  higher  allegiance  to  the  majesty  of  the  law-. 

On  the  22d  of  December,  1884,  Mr.  McLaughlin  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Adele 
Irene  Vfaxson,  and  m  Hamlin  county  and  throughout  that  section  oi  the  state  they  have 
become  widely  and  favorably  known.  Religiously  Mr.  McLaughlin  is  an  adherent  of  the 
I   niversalist    belief,   while    his    wife   attends   the    Methodist    church.      His   political    views   accord 

v., th    the   principles   of   the    republican    party   and    u] that    ticket    he   has   I n   elected   to 

ollicc.  Fraternally  he  i-,  connected  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Odd  fellows  and  the 
Red  Men.  and  in  his  life  exemplifies  the  beneficent  spirit  which  constitutes  the  underlying 
principle  of  those  orders.     During  the  period  ol  his  residence  in  South  Dakota  he  has  become 

delj     known,    not    only    on    account    ol    his    skill    and    prominence    in    his    profession,    but    also 

in    reason   of   his  devotion   to  the   public  good  along   lines   that    have   resulted    in    in idiate 

b  n.  lil    to  county  and  state. 


GEORGE   MAIN   CLAUSER,   M.    D. 

Dt     Oeorge    Uvin   i  lauscr   has   been   actively   engaged    in   the   practice   of   i licine   and 

Burger  J  at  Blidgewatei  -nice  1900  and  has  won  and  maintained  an  enviable  reputation  as 
a  leading  and  able  representative  of  the  profession  in  McCook  county  and  South  Dakota. 
His  birth  occurred  in  Rossville,  Indiana,  on  the  3d  of  January,  1865,  his  parents  being 
William   and   Carrie    (Kuhns)    Clauser,  both   of   whom    have   passed  away.     Throughout   his 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  189 

active  business  career  the  father  was  successfully  identified  with  general  agricultural 
pursuits. 

George  Alvin  Clauser  began  his  education  in  the  graded  schools  and  later  continued 
his  studies  in  the  high  school  of  Logansport,  Indiana,  while  subsequently  he  was  graduated 
from  the  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School  at  Valparaiso,  winning  the  degree  of  liachelor 
of  Science  in  1891.  lie  then  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching  and  for  three  years  was 
identified  with  educational  interests  as  school  principal  at  Ladora,  Iowa.  On  the  expiration 
of  that  period  he  entered  the  College  of  Medicine  of  the  State  University  of  Iowa  at  Iowa 
City,  which  institution  conferred  upon  him  the  degree  of  M.  D.  in  1897.  During  the  following 
two  and  a  half  years  he  did  his  initial  work  as  a  medical  practitioner  at  Rossville,  Indiana, 
and  in  1900  came  to  Bridgewater,  South  Dakota,  where  he  has  since  remained  and  has 
been  very  successful,  enjoying  a  gratifying  and  well  merited  practice.  His  standing  in  the 
profession  is  high  and  he  is  now  serving  as  president  of  the  Mitchell  District  .Medical 
Society,  holds  the  position  of  city  health  officer  and  is  vice  president  of  the  county  board 
of  health.  He  likewise  belongs  to  the  South  Dakota  Stale  Medical  Society  and  the  American 
Medical  Association. 

On  the  6th  of  October,  1893,  Dr.  Clauser  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Carrie  Warren, 
of  Iowa,  a  .laughter  of  Calvin  and  Julia  (Back)  Warren.  To  this  union  have  been  born 
three  children,  namely:  Clarence  Francis,  Zula  .Mac  and  Alvin  Robinson.  The  religious 
faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Presbyterian  church,  and  in  politics  Dr.  Clauser  is  a 
stanch  republican.  His  fraternal  relations  are  with  the  Masons,  the  Benevolent  Protective 
Order  of  Elks  and  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  possesses  the  personality, 
acute  mental  powers  and  skill  in  diagnosis  which  are  so  essential  to  the  practitioner.  Of 
studious  habits,  he  is  constantly  striving  to  improve  the  standard  of  his  own  work  and  that 
of  the  profession  in  general,  readily  adapting  in  his  practice  every  new  method  the  efficacy 
of  which  he  feels  is  above  question. 


W.  NORMAN  RArALEE. 


YV.  Norman  Rapalee  is  proprietor  of  an  extensive  and  growing  marble  and  monument 
business  at  Yankton,  which  he  established  in  1908  and  has  since  successfully  conducted.  He 
is  a  product  of  the  northwest  and  possesses  the  enterprising  spirit  that  has  ever  dominated 
this  section  of  the  country.  His  birth  occurred  in  Bon  Homme  county,  South  Dakota,  October 
15,  1878.  His  father,  Daniel  \V.  Rapalee,  a  native  of  the  state  of  New  York,  served  as  a 
soldier  in  the  Union  army,  enlisting  when  but  fourteen  years  of  age  as  a  member  of  the 
Eighty-fourth  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry,  with  which  he  was  connected  for  about  two  years. 
In  1874  he  arrived  in  Dakota  territory,  establishing  his  home  in  Bon  Homme  county,  where 
he  became  owner  of  a  farm,  having  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres,  which  he  honiestcaded 
and  preempted.  Not  a  furrow  had  been  turned  nor  an  improvement  made  upon  bis  place  at 
the  time  when  the  land  came  into  his  possession,  but  with  resolute  spirit  he  undertook  the 
task  of  transforming  the  prairie  into  productive  fields  and  lor  twenty  years  successfully 
devoted  his  attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits.  In  1894.  however,  he  retired  from 
farming  and  entered  the  marble  and  monument  business,  later  settling  in  Sioux  City,  where 
he  slill  makes  his  home.  His  wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Fannie  Crenshaw  Prior, 
is  now  decea  sed 

After  mastering   the  «■!.■ ntary   brandies   of   learning    taught   in   the   district    school   near 

the  old  home  farm  upon  which  he  was  reared,  W.  Norman  Rapalee  became  a  student  in  tin 
Tyndall  high  school,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  thi  class  of  1897.  Later  he  pursued 
a  business  course  in  Sioux  City  and  his  practical  training  along  business  lines  was  received 
under  the  direction  of  his  father,  whom  he  assisted  in  the  monument  and  marble  business. 
After  acquainting  himself  with  the  trade  through  actual  experience  in  the  work  of  marble 
cutting  he  went  upon  the  road,  representing  the  business  as  a  traveling  salesman,  and  thus 
he  gained  further  valuable  knowledge  and  experience.  In  1908  be  came  to  Yankton,  where  he 
embarked  in  a  similar  business  on  his  own  account,  and  such  has  been  the  growth  of  the 
undertaking  that  he  is  now  at  the  head  of  the  largesl    enterprise  of  the  kind   in   the  state. 


L90  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

His  patronage  covers  a   wide  territory  and  the  excellence  and  attractiveness  of  the  output 
insures  a  continued  and  gratifying  patronage. 

•  in  tin'  Kill  (it  August,  1910,  Mr.  Rapalee  was  married  to  Miss  Jennie  M.  Scace,  a 
daughter  of  Frank  and  Lillian  M.  (Buscr)  Seaee,  of  J'rimghar,  Iowa.  Mrs.  Rapalee  is  a 
graduate  of  the  Cedar  Falls  Normal  College  and  for  a  short  time  was  a  teacher  in  the 
Yankton  schools.  By  her  marriage  she  has  become  the  mother  of  one  child,  Norma  Olivette. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Rapalee  attend  the  Congregational  church  and  he  belongs  to  several  fraternal 
organizations,  including  the  Masonic,  Odd  Fellows  and  F.Iks  lodges.  He  votes  independently 
when  casting  a  ballot  at  local  elections,  but  when  national  issues  are  involved  supports  the 
principles  of  the  republican  party.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Commercial  Club  and  is  in  hearty 
sympathy  with  the  purposes  of  that  organization.  He  enjoys  hunting  and  motoring,  but 
never  allows  recreation  to  interfere  with  the  performance  of  his  business  duties.  His  success 
is  due  to  fair  dealing  and  close  application,  and  he  ranks  today  among  the  most  prominent 
ot   the  city's  younger  generation  of  business  men. 


HENRY  AUGUST  MULLER. 


Henry  August  Muller  is  widely  and  favorably  known  in  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and 
its  sin  rounding  territory  as  member  of  the  legal  firm  of  Muller  &  Conway,  which  has  been 
in  existence  for  many  years.  He  has  handled  many  important  cases  since  he  opened  an  office 
here  and  has  proven  an  able  lawyer  of  wide  knowledge  who  readily  makes  himself  master 
of  a  situation  and  who  is  ever  loyal  to  the  interests  of  his  clients.  Since  May,  1901,  he  has 
also  acted  as  United  States  referee  in  bankruptcy. 

Mr.  Muller  was  born  in  Cassville,  Grant  county,  Wisconsin,  August  4,  1865,  and  is  a  son 
of  William  and  Mary  (Grattan)  Muller,  the  father  a  native  of  Alsace-Lorraine,  then  a 
province  of  France,  and  the  mother  of  Queens  county,  Ireland.  William  Muller  came  to 
America  in  1849,  at  the  age  of  twelve  years,  and  now  makes  his  home  in  Sioux  Falls  with 
his  son,  Henry  A.  The  paternal  grandfather  was  also  named  William  Muller  and  was  of 
French  birth,  while  the  grandmother  was  a  German.  Our  subject  is  one  of  a  family  of  five 
sons  and  three  daughters,  of  whom  four  sons  and  two  daughters  are  living. 

Henry  August  .Muller  began  his  education  in  the  common  schools  of  Cassville,  Wisconsin, 
at  the  age  of  live  years,  and  continued  there  until  1ST::,  when  the  family  removed  to  Bon 
Homme  county,  Dakota,  where  the  parents  had  preempted  both  a  homestead  and  timber  claim 
of  one  hundred  ami  sixty  acres  each.  Here  Mr.  .Muller  continued  his  education  during  two 
winters  in  a  country  log  schoolhouse  two  miles  from  his  home,  his  teacher  being  .Maggie  Hogan, 
who  received  in  reinuiiet  a  t  ioi  i  for  her  services  the  magnificent  salary  of  fifteen  dollars  per 
month.  Teachers  at  that  time,  however,  even  if  they  were  not  as  well  qualified  as  those  of 
the  present,  gave  the  best  in  them  to  their  pupils.  In  January,  1886,  when  he  was  about 
twenty-one  years  of  age.  he  entered  the  Agricultural  College  at  Brookings  and  alter  attending 
for  five  terms  commenced  leaching  six  miles  smith  of  Scotland,  this  state.  He  made  his  head- 
quarters in  Scotland  and  every  day  rode  six  miles  to  his  school  on  horseback.  At  night  lie 
recited  to  Professor  Alexander  Strachan,  of  the  Scotland  Academy,  in  Latin,  algebra,  history, 
composition  and  rhetoric  For  two  years,  and  iii  1889  entered  the  State  University  of  South 
Dakota    at    Vermillion,   where   he   remained   until    March.    1891. 

In  April  ol  that  year,  while  on  the  hi farm,  he  was  kicked  in  the  face  by  a  horse,  this 

unfortunate  accident  confining  him  in  a  hospital  for  one  year.  After  his  recovery  he  came  to 
Sioux  Falls  in  March.  [892,  and  entered  the  law  office  of  Towers  &  Conway,  where  he  applied 
himself  so  diligently  to  the  study  of  law  that  iii  November,  1892,  he  was  admitted  to  practice 
before  the  bar  oi   the  stale.     In  the  fall  of  1893  the  firm  of  Fawcett,  Muller  &   Conway  was 

formed,  which   lasted  eight    mouths  and  then  her; the  firm  of  Muller  &  Conway,  as  it  con- 

tinues  today.     His  partner,  Daniel  .1.  Conway,  is  an  able  lawyer  oi  wide  reputation.     The  firm 

hi n  one  of  the  strongesf   in  this  part  of  the  state  and  they  have  handle, I  successfully  a 

number  ol  the  i e  important  eases  in  Sioux  Falls. 

On  January  2,  1900,  in  Thorntown,  Boone  county.  Indiana,  Mr.  Muller  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Alice  E,  Bassett,  a  daughter  of  Alonzo  Bassett,  who  was  an  agriculturist 
by  occupation  and  passed  away  in  the  70s.     He  served  as  a  sergeant  in  the  Civil  war  with 


HENRY  A.  MULLEB 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  193 

the  Seventh  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry  and  was  twice  wounded,  Mrs.  Muller  was  born 
near  Fond  du  Lac,  Wisconsin,  and  after  graduation  from  a  normal  school  at  Aurora,  Illinois, 
was  for  a  number  of  years  a  successful  and  popular  teacher  before  her  marriage,  She  later 
read  law  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  the  state,  enjoying  prestige  as  an  aide  practitioner. 
She  now  conducts  a  school  of  stenography  and  typewriting  in  Sioux  Falls. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Muller  is  independent,  indorsing  candidates  according  to  their 
qualifications  and  not  according  to  their  affiliations.  He  stands  high  in  the  Masonic  order, 
being  a  Knight  Templar  and  Shriner  and  having  reached  the  thirty-second  degree  in  the 
Scottish  Rite.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Dacotah  Club.  The  feature  standing  out  most  strongly 
in  Mr.  Muller's  career  is  his  tenacious  purpose  in  achieving  success.  All  his  attainments  must 
be  ascribed  to  his  unflagging  energy.  He  pursued  his  education  under  adverse  circumstances 
and  continued  it  in  spite  of  handicaps.  Yet  he  succeeded,  and  lie  has  won  for  himself  a  place 
worthy  of  his  efforts. 


WILLIAM  H.  H.  BEAULE. 


William  H.  H.  Beadle,  the  eldest  son  and  fourth  child  of  James  Ward  Beadle  and  Elizabeth 
(Bright  I  Beadle,  was  born  in  Liberty  township,  near  the  northwest  corner  of  Parke  county, 
Indiana,  in  a  log  cabin,  built  by  his  father's  hands,  and  has  distinguished  himself  by  life  work 
and  especially  by  his  service  for  South  Dakota,  both  as  a  territory  and  a  state.  He  was 
prepared  for  his  duties  physically,  by  his  early  life  on  Indiana  farms,  by  extensive  reading 
that  gave  him  culture  and  intelligence,  by  preparation  for  college  and  a  most  successful 
course  in  the  University  of  Michigan,  in  the  literary  department;  and  after  his  services  in 
the  Union  army  were  closed,  by  graduation  from  the  law  department  under  such  instructors 
as  Judge  Cosley,  Judge  Campbell  and  other  great  jurists  and  lawyers  who  made  that  depart- 
ment famous.  He  was  thus  trained  as  a  scholar,  a  writer,  a  public  speaker  and  a  leader  of 
the  best  sentiment  and  highest  aims  of  a  new  commonwealth  that  more  than  any  other  he 
made  sound  and  safe. 

His  life  has  been  sketched  by  many  writers  at  different  times  since  he  entered  Dakota 
Territory,  in  April,  1869,  and  as  he  became  a  leader  in  civil,  moral,  educational,  legal  and 
state  building  enterprises,  both  constructive  in  organization  and  in  physical  upbuilding  and  far- 
reaching  enterprise,  lie  is  now  worthily  called  "Dakotas'  grand  old  man"  by  South  Dakota  and 
North  Dakota  alike.  He  is  freely  acclaimed  "the  father  of  education  in  the  two  Dakotas,  the 
man  who  saved  the  school  and  endowment  lands  in  these  state-,  and  the  originator  of  the  plan 
that  congress  applied  to  many  other  states  that  have  since  been  admitted  into  the 
Union."  The  children  of  the  state  of  South  Dakota,  aided  by  the  educators  of  the  state,  have 
placed  his  life  size  marble  statue  in  the  corridor  of  the  eapitol  of  the  state  as  the  most  honor- 
able memorial  to  his  work  as  an  educator  and  because  he  "saved  the  school  lands."  A  million 
dollars  is  already  annually  apportioned  to  and  among  the  counties  of  the  state  for  the  siip- 
poit  of  its  common  schools  and  to  the  higher  educational  institutions,  as  the  income  from  the 
vested  state  school  fund  derived  from  the  sale  of  a  part  of  these  lands.  To  him  as  the  leader 
belongs  the  honor  for  the  plan  that  saved  the  lands  and  the  funds.  Rev.  Walter  Whitaker, 
of  Alabama,  writes: 

"Occasionally  some  man  arises,  does  his  life  work  and  passe-,  whose  personality  i-  so 
strong,  or  whose  destiny  it  is  to  be  a  chief  factor  in  so  important  a  work,  or  period,  that 
simple  justice  to  those  who  come  after  demands  thai  they  shall  have  the  lien,  lit  and  inspira- 
tion ot  his  example." 

Kipling  causes  St.  Peter  to  address  one  of  his  characters  that  applies  for  admission: 

"Ye  have  read,  ye  have  heard,  ye  have  thought,  and  the  race  is  yet  to  run: 
By  the  worth  of  the  body  that  once  ye  had,  give  answer,  'What  ha'  ye  done.'  " 

The  sentiment  and  philosophy  of  these  quotations  should  possess  the  mind  and  inspire 
the  pen  oi  every  person  that  reviews  the  life  of  Dr.  Beadle  and  his  work  in  the  development 
of  the-,,  -tale-.  It  \\;i-  not  in  edueat  "ii  alone  that  he  labored.  He  impressed  himself  upon 
their  social  and  religious  life,  upon  their  laws  both  constitutional  ami  statutory,  and  helped 
to  direct,  advance  and  guide  their  material  growth  and  general  welfare  and  the  moral  character 
of  many  hundreds  of  teachers  and  pupils,  and  also  helped  to  uplift  the  state. 
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194  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

The  incentives  and  principles  that  were  fundamental  in  this  moral  power  and  constant 
influence  were  largely  From  the  training  given  by  his  mother  and  father  and  to  the  inheritance 
Hum  his  line  ol  ancestry.  Be  inherited  directly  the  qualities  and  best  character  elements 
from  both  paternal  and  maternal  ancestors  and  became  from  childhood  familial  with  the  story 
of  their  lives,  activities  and  experiences  which  was  oft  repeated,  and  was  thus  incidentally 
and  forcefully  a  part  ol  his  daily  education  and  a  large  inspiration  in  his  life.  Tin'  Beadles 
and  the  Brights  were  two  vigorous  and  strong  stocks  oi  English,  Scotch  and  German  deriva- 
tion and  long  enough  in  America  to  gain  all  that  was  desirable  in  its  industry,  freedom  and 
vigor.  From  them  he  inherited  a  rugged  name  and  a  strong  constitution  and  was  endowed 
with  an  active  intellect  that  he  lost  no  opportunity  to  improve. 

The  father,  dames  Beadle,  was  born  fifteen  miles  above  Louisville.  Kentucky.  His  father 
had  gone  there  from  the  Shenandoah  valley  in  Virginia,  where  he  was  born  and  married.  His 
wile  was  Nancy  Hess,  from  a  Pennsylvania  family,  which  included  seven  sons  win.  were  rather 
well  educated  by  then  mother,  and  every  son  ami  daughter  lived  to  honorable,  industrious 
lives.  The  m  ns  and  daughters  were  equally  worthy  and  industrious,  livery  son  was  a  thor- 
oughly successful  farmer,  and  every  daughter  equally  skilled  in  housework  and  in  domestic 
manufactures,  using  the  spinning  wheel  and  the  loom  to  clothe  the  family  in  woolen  and  flax 
fabrics.  A  like  devotion  to  industry  was  cultivated  in  all  their  descendants,  and  the  same 
lit  belonged  to  the  Bright   family,  which  was  more  limited  in  number,  especially  sons. 

The  maternal  ancestry  in  America  began  with  .lames  Bright,  who  removed  to  St.  Marys 
county,  Maryland,  from  Scotland,  a  seafaring  family,  who  lived  in  that  part  of  Kinkardine- 
shire  on  the  coast  and  nearest  to  Aberdeen,  from  which  they  sailed  to  .Maryland.  John  Bright 
was  a  worthy  and  capable  son  of  James,  bom  at  St.  Marys,  .Maryland,  in  1767.  He  was  a 
sailor,  oi-  skipper,  from  youth  and  later  owned  and  sailed  a  ship  on  Chesapeake  Bay  and 
Potomac  till  the  war  of  1812  prevented  the  vise  of  ships,  ami  he  scuttled  or  sank  his  craft  till 
the  war  wa^  over,  to  prevent  its  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  British.  In  1  s 4 r,  he  removed  to 
Kentucky,  in  what  is  now  Oldham  county,  then  a  part  ol  dell'erson  county,  settling  near  the 
Beadle  family,  who  had  removed  to  that  locality  in  1S05,  and  where  .lames  Ward  Beadle  was 
born.  All  hut  one  of  the  Bright  family  were  horn  in  Maryland,  where  for  several  years  they 
resided  on  a  plantation  near  (haptico,  which  is  upon  an  inlet  of  the  Potomac,  a  little  east  of 
south  from  Washington  City.  Among  the  Bright  lainily  was  a  pair  of  twins,  named  Elizabeth 
and  Ann.  the  former  of  whom  became  the  wife  of  .lames  Ward  Beadle,  in  Kentucky,  June  2, 
L831.  The  life  of  these  twins  was  interesting  from  many  common  experiences  and  adventures. 
They  sometimes  accompanied  their  father  on  short  voyages  on  his  vessel.  They  saw  the 
British  fleet  that  later  attacked  Port  McHenry  and  soon  read  the  famous  poem  that  made  the 
star  spangled  hannci  the  flag  ol  our  country.  .Their  father  and  Uncle  James  were  Maryland 
soldiers  in  a  part  of  the  war.  A  small  British  army  camped  upon  the  home  plantation,  where 
a  large  spring  supplied  them  with  water.  They  killed  every  animal  and  fowl  on  the  plantation 
and  feasted  upon  them,  bill  they  did  not  otherwise  offensively  treat  the  family.  After  the 
British  left  that  locality  and  the  men  were  absent  in  the  Maryland  service,  the  people  at  home 
anxiously  waited  for  news  from  the  troops.  Elizabeth  Bright  was  sitting  one  evening  upon 
the  dining  room  step,  to  accost  for  war  news,  any  neighbor  that  might  pass.  The  twins  had 
retired  earlj  ami  had  fallen  asleep,  upstairs  in  the  main  part  of  the  residence.  The  mother 
made  an  awakening  call  lo  them:  "Girls,  girls,  'jet  up  and  come  down  stairs ;  Washington  is 
burning!"      Hastening   down   stairs  they   saw    a    red   light    reflected    from    the  clouds  and   smoke 

in  the  thwest.  thai    had  alarmed  their  mother.     They  all  realized  at   once  that   what  was 

feared  had  happened  Washington  was  burning!  The  Episcopal  chapel  in  (haptico  was  dear 
to  its  people,  Before  the  war  some  English  people  had  helped  lo  furnish  it.  Among  other 
things,  they  placed  a  handsome  marble  font  in  it.  The  British  soldiers  while  there  had  broken 
the    foul    in   pieces  ami   covered   the  walls,  in   charcoal   writing,  with   coarse   jests   and   ridicule. 

After  the   war  ol    1812    15  the   British   were   haled   in   the   United    States   mud o  than   after 

the  Revolution.  It  was  because  many  of  their  soldiers  of  the  last  wai  were  taken  from  the 
streets  and  slums  oi  England.  These  and  other  like  incidents  marked  the  experience  of  the 
twins  in  their  youth,  but   their  home  and  the  familj   were  decentlj   treated 

The  war  had  an  important  theater  in  the  region  of  the  Chesapeake  and  Potomac.  Com- 
merce, shipping  ami  all  business  was  prostrated.  There  was  no  means  of  livelihood  but  cultivat- 
ing a  | I.  and  in  1816  they  gathered  all  their  belongings  into  two  large  conestoga  wagons 

and  started  for  Kentucky.     Mopping  two  day-  al    Washington,  they  added  needed  things  to 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  195 

their  equipment  and  saw  the  work  progressing  on  the  new  capitol  building.  They  crossed  the 
li'ii  "i  the  Potomac  at  Harper's  Ferry.  Elizabeth  was  riding  a  horse,  and  the  ferryman  asked 
her  to  dismount  and  he  led  the  horse  on  and  off  the  boat.  As  he  helped  her  remount  he  told 
her  his  name  was  Harper  and  that  the  man  helping  him  was  his  son-in-law.  named  Schwartz, 
and  they  were  the  only  two  people  living  at  the  ferry.  Harper's  Ferry  won  fame  after  that. 
They  pushed  on  across  the  Great  Kanawha,  the  Little  Kanawha,  and  finally  the  Big  Sandy, 
into  Kentucky.  They  settled  in  what  is  now  Oldham  county  and  became  neighbors  of  the 
Beadles. 

There  the  young  men  of  the  latter   family,  especially  .lames   W.  Btadle,  were  engaged 

in  selling  w I  to  passing  steamboats  and  taking  ftatboat  loads  of  produce  to  New   Orleans. 

He  had  many  struggles  and  adventures  in  his  calling,  at  one  time  having  to  walk  a  long 
Bistance  to  his  home  because  the  very  dry  autumn  weather  left  the  river  too  low  for  the 
Steamboats  to  run.  Elizabeth  and  Ann  were  growing  to  womanhood,  and  in  southern 
fashion  were  often  called  Betsy  and  Nancy.  When  washing  the  clothes  for  the  Bright 
family  on  a  "ravel  bar  in  the  edge  of  the  Ohio,  a  bear  started  to  swim  across  from  the 
Indiana  shore  toward  them.  (letting  into  the  handy  canoe,  they  paddled  out.  met  and 
Passed  the  hear.  Betsy,  in  addition  to  the  oar,  was  armed  with  a  stout  forked  stiek,  used 
to  support  the  pole  and  kettles.  Turning  the  boat  beside  the  low  swimming  bear.  Betsy 
left  Nancy  to  steer  and  putting  the  forked  stick  behind  the  ears  of  the  bear,  held  his  head 

under   water  until   he  drowned.     The   story   was   famous  in   their   neighbor! 1    in    Kentucky 

"how  Betsy  Bright  killed  the  bear,"  and  this  with  other  adventures,  helped  to  make  Betsy 
Bright  a  heroine  ami  to  become  admired  by  her  boys,  as  the  father  also  was  for  his  courage 
and  remarkable  experiences  on  the  western  rivers.  Many  such  events  in  the  family  life 
were  material  to  cultivate  admiration  and  honor  tor  both  father  and  mother  and  to  create 
character  and  courage  in  the  sons. 

Both  parents  were  raised  to  toil  and  devoted  industry  and  were  alike  skilled  in  their 
labor,  the  mother  to  home  work  and  all  the  common  domestic  manufactures,  with  spinning 
wheels  and  looms  and  making  cloth  and  clothing  from  wool  and  flax.  The  father  was  the 
most  skilled  man  with  the  broadaxe  and  common  tools  in  the  neighborhood.  He  could  and 
did  construct  his  early  homes  entirely  with  his  own  hands  and  was  a  master  builder  of 
Batboats  and  in  loading  and  running  them  to  New  Orleans  from  the  Ohio  and  the  Wabash, 
till  railroads  and  canals  took  their  place. 

They  were  not  pleased  with  slavery  but  were  in  contact  with  it  and  subject  to  its 
conditions  m  all  their  efforts  toward  advancement  and  gain,  so  they  formed  a  temporary 
home  a  little  north  of  the  Ohio.  Very  early  in  1S37  they  removed  to  the  northwest  part 
of  Parke  county.  Indiana.  There  he  was  soon  the  owner  of  a  farm  with  a  superior  log 
cahin  of  his  own  construction.  In  this  cabin  William  was  born,  January  1.  1838,  and  his 
brother  John  something  over  two  years  later.  Three  sisters  had  been  born  into  the  family 
before  this,  two  in  Kentucky,  and  one  during  a  previous  brief  residence  north  of  the  Ohio. 
Now  real  life  and  some   successes  began.     He  was  a  very  successful   farmer  and  practically 

every    year    to    and    including    1S4S,    he    built,    loaded    and    ran    to    New    Orleans    I    or    two 

flatboats.     He  made  s e  money   upon  every  trip  but  one  ami  often  a  considerable  gain. 

William  was  raised  as  a  farmer  and  stockman  and  was  inured  to  hard  labor  of  every 
sort  that  belonged  to  the  opening  of  farms  in  the  timberlands  of  Parke  county,  including 
the  cultivation  of  as  many  as  four  farms  owned  and  managed  by  hi-  father  at  one  time. 
He  was  familiar  with  the  axe,  the  plow,  the  maul  and  wedge,  the  seeder  ami  drill,  the  hand 
sickle,  the  mowing  scythe,  the  wheat  cradle,  the  reaper  and  mowing  machine  and  every  other 
tool  in  use  on  the  farm.  By  the  time  he  was  fifteen  years  old  he  was  doing  a  man's  wink 
with  all  these  in  the  Held  and  the  barn,  where  the  flail  and  fanning  mill  were  in  use.  With 
all  the  work  of  earing  for.  feeding  and  marketing  farm  animals,  horses,  mules,  hogs,  sheep, 
and  huge  herds  id'  cattle,  he  was  engaged  along  with  all  the  varied  work  of  raising,  gathering 
and  feeding  out  extensive  crops.  A  part  of  his  activity  was  driving  herds  of  cattle  over 
upon  the  unoccupied  prairies  of  Illinois,  for  herding  on  the  native  masse-,  and  back  again 
to  Indiana   to  f I  during   the  winter. 

In  early  youth  he  began  to  attend  subscription  schools  in  tic  log  schoolhouses  nearest 
Spine,  taught  by  itinerant  men  teachers  who  secured  schools  by  the  neighbors  agreeing,  by 
signing  a  paper,  to  send  and  pay  for  the  instruction  of  so  many  pupils  each.  He  had  learned 
by   the   help  of   his   mother   and   older   sisters,   t ad    at    home.      His   first    hook    that    he    read 


196  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

through  was  Robinson  Crusoe,  which  liis  father  had  brought  as  a  gift  to  him  from  New 
Orleans.  As  his  mother  was  at  her  work  lie  would  read  it  aloud  to  her  and  she  would,  as 
need  arose,  l.i,,k  at  the  page  and  give  the  pronunciation  of  a  word  or  phrase  and  he  would 
repeat  it  after  her.  In  tin--  waj  and  .it  occasional  schools  lie  made  considerable  advancement 
in  reading  and  spelling. 

There  was  a  neighbor  family  named  Tucker,  of  Scotch  descent  who  had  come  from 
southern  Pennsylvania,  near  (  umberland,  Maryland.  The  father  had  a  little  piece  of  ground 
and  a  plain  home  where  he  tried  to  make  a  living  for  his  family  as  a  shoemaker.  The 
mother  was  in  declining  health  and  the  eldest  daughter  had  fair  elementary  education 
and  was  devoted  to  the  aid  of  her  parents.  It  is  not  known  certainly  whether  James  W. 
Beadle  aided  her  in  going  to  school  but  she  was  able  to  go  away  from  home  and  attend 
what  was  called  the  "Quaker  school,"  or  the  Bloomingdale  Academy,  of  which  a  Quaker 
educator,  named  Barnabas  BCobbs,  was  the  principal.  He  served  with  zeal  and  drew  pupils 
from  all  parts  of  the  county,  not  exclusively  Friends,  hut  sons  and  daughters  of  good 
citizens  generally,  and  those  struggling  for  success.  There  Miss  Lavina  Tucker  developed 
into  a  woman   of  admirable  character  and   worth   and   secured   a  good  scholarship. 

.Miss  Tucker  returned  home  and  it  was  soon  reported  about  the  neighborhood  that  the 
school  at  tin-  Brockway  schoolhouse  would  soon  open  and  be  taught  by  her;  there  was  the 
largest  attendance  in  years.  It  made  a  prominent  impression  upon  the  community.  Few 
that  attended  ever  forgot  it.  She  gave  all  her  time  and  attention  to  the  school  and  no 
time  whatever  to  social  affairs.  She  was  not  a  Quaker,  as  many  have  supposed,  but  was  as 
good  a  woman  as  any  Quaker  in  Indiana.  It  seemed  that  she  had  given  all  she  could  be  or  do 
for  the  welfare  of  her  father  and  mother.  To  this  end  she  declined  those  social  attentions 
that  might  create  obligations  toward  marriage,  and  visited  with  older  and  married  ladies. 
There  wile  young  men  of  fine  character  and  merit  who  sought  her  society  and  favor,  but 
in  vain.  Even  at  the  noon  hour  one  of  these  would  come  to  the  schoolhouse  but  she  evaded 
his  addresses  by  escaping,  as  it  were,  to  Mr.  Brockway's  nearby  home  and  visiting  with  his 
elder  daughters.  He  was  a  somewhat  skilled  penman  and  would  "set  copies"  for  the  older 
girls  present  and  otherwise  seek  opportunity,  even  coming  in  on  rainy  days.  But  he  was 
disappointed  constantly.  There  were  other  similar  avoidances  of  obligation  and  escapes 
from  favorable  addresses,  even  of  a  well-to-do  widower,  and  at  the  same  time,  his  son's 
courtesies. 

She  began  her  first  term  and  the  several  that  followed  without  formal  announcement  or 
declaration  ol  rules  and  her  purposed  mastery.  In  the  simplest  way  she  proceeded  to  the 
work  and  called  the  classes  by  the  subjects  and  the  names  id'  the  pupils  that  were  included 
in  each.  Often  as  a  class  in  reading  stood  in  line  before  her  she  named  a  pupil  who 
would  step  forward,  turn  and  face  the  class  and  read  to  il .  All  her  work  was  called  and 
done  01  the  simplest  way.  Her  voice  was  char,  simple  and  kindly.  She  was  really  good 
looking,  with  smooth  features,  dark  brown  hair  and  dark  hazel  eyes.  When  school  was 
dismissed  at  noon  or  four  o'clock,  the  pupils  passed  out  in  quiet  order  and  at  the  door 
each  pupil  faced  her,  the  hoys  to  bow  the  lead  and  the  g'uls  to  courtesy.  Miss  Tucker0 
taught  moral  lessons  effectively,  even  religious  ones.  Her  roommate  had  been  a  religious 
young  woman.  When  they  retired  she  kneeled  b.\  the  bed  and  prayed  aloud,  closing  with 
a    brief    prayer   for   Al  iss   Tucker,      due   evening    Miss   Tucker    was   absent    hut    not    from    the 

I se;  she  was  in  an  adjoining  chamber,  quietly  doing  some  sewing.    < ing  in  and  preparing 

t tiro,  tin I  woman  offered  a  prayer  hut  it  was  whollj   for  Miss  Tucker.    That  prayer 

touched    Miss     fucker's    entire    lite. 

She  strenuously  urged  her  pupils  to  equip  themselves  for  help  ami  g 1  influence  upon 

others,  and  this  the}  could  noi  do  unless  they  were  g 1  pupils  every  day  and  good  scholars 

all   their    lives,      'licit    was  the   course   to   make   good   citi/ens  and   influential    ill. ai   and    w en, 

and   she    urged    all    to  excel    in    those    respects.      Then    they    would    all    lie    aide    to   own    farms. 

build  scl Minuses  and  encourage  education.     Pointing  to  the  record  that   Indiana  had  by  the 

census  of   L840,  a   putty  large  per  cent   of  illiterate  citizens,  she  explained  the  meaning  and. 

r.n,   e   ol    that   1   asked   her   pupils  to   pledge  themselves   ihat    not    I    them    should    c\cr 

he  illiterate,  unable  to  road  and  write,  nor  sutler  any  one  else  to  he  if  they  could  prevent 
it.  and  would  -t  i  i\  .■  to  five  Indiana  from  it  and  anj  other  state  they  lived  in.  She  asked 
all  who  would  really  promise  that  to  rise  and  hold  up  their  right  hands.  William  Beadle 
was  seized  by  a  ical  enthusiasm,  sprang  to  his  feet   immediately  and  lifted  his  right  hand, 


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while  the  others  rose  more  quietly.  He  and  all  had  pledged  themselves  to  education  for 
themselves  and  everybody. 

William  was  then  reading  in  McGuffy's  fourth  reader.  At  the  head  of  every  section 
in  it  was  a  short  double  column  of  new  words  used  with  a  clear  definition  after  each,  made 
by  a  word  or  phrase.  These  must  all  be  and  were  memorized  and  recited,  and  some  fine 
paragraphs  or  brief  entire  .-elections  were  fully  memorized  for  Friday  afternoon  declamations, 
and  in  all,  splendid  language  work  was  done.  The  drill  in  orthography  was  equally 
thorough,  and  Webster's  spelling  book  was  mastered  until  some  of  her  pupils,  William 
and  his  brother  anion;.;  them,  could  spell  at  call  practically  every  word  in  it,  and  could 
repeat  from  memory  whole  pages  of  words. 

Miss  Tucker  made  a  deep  impression  upon  the  minds  and  character  of  her  pupils  and  their 
parents.  She  was  an  unconscious  and  progressive  reformer  and  filled  the  minds  of  many 
with  stronger  resolutions  and  higher  motives.  She  did  not  always  appear  to  be  aiming  at 
this  nor  always  take  specific  pledges.  Her  character,  wisdom  and  simple  life  and  her  unselfish 
devotion  constantly  wrought  their  work  and  produced  their  results.     More  was  done  for  every 

•  she  knew  and  it  required  years  to  see  it  returned   in   living  and  in  useful   lives.     That  is 

the  teacher  ti>  whom  Beadle  has  declared  to  South  Dakota  he  is  so  indebted.  She  taught 
many  terms,  she  kept  faithful  to  father  and  mother  till  they  were  both  gone.  Alter  a  while 
one  of  her  best  early  suitors  came  back  from  Iowa  and  their  marriage  was  soon  announced 
and  was  as  happy  as  it  deserved  to  be.  In  the  cemetery  near  Terre  Haute,  Indiana,  is  her 
grave,  and  William  and  his  brother  John  often  visited  it  in  affectionate  and  tender  remem- 
brance. 

Change  of  residence  a  little  later  placed  him  upon  a  fertile  farm  near  the  county  seat, 
from  which,  after  a  round  of  morning  work,  he  walked  a  mile  and  three-quarters  to  the 
graded  school  his  father  had  helped  to  establish  in  Rockville.  After  four  o'clock  P.  M.  when 
school  was  dismissed,  he  hastened  home  to  repeat  the  faun  work,  and  cleaning  up  for  supper, 
hi'  later  sat  by  a  table  with  candles,  or  "burning  fluid"  lamps  and  studied  two  hours  or  more 
in  preparing  lessons  for  the  following  day.  An  early  call  in  the  morning  brought  the  round 
oi  starting  the  tin's  and  feeding  stock  and  the  rapid  walk  to  school.  In  these  labors  and 
school  attendance  he  wore  the  blue  jeans  clothes,  made  from  tin'  wool  by  his  mother. 

His  advance  in  studies  required  teachers  who  were  more  thoroughly  prepared,  and  his 
lather  joined  with  others  in  town  and  vicinity,  paving  his  share,  which  was  twenty  dollars  a 
month,  to  secure  two  college  graduates  for  the  work.  The  school  terms  became  longer,  that 
is.  the  all  day  work  on  the  farm  ended  earlier  in  the  autumn  when  winter  wheat  was  sown 
and  school  work  closed  the  last  of  March,  when  plowing  for  corn  must  begin.  In  one  season 
Ic  plowed  seventy  acres  for  corn  in  the  month  of  April,  beginning  on  Monday  morning  and 
never  working  on  Sunday.  He  led  in  all  farm  work  and  managed  it  all  in  the  absence  of  his 
father.  Then  prosperity  prevailed  and  it  was  a  favorable  time  for  money  making,  when  gold 
was  flowing  in  from  California  and  Australia  and  prices  ,,i  produce  were  advancing  from  this 
increasing  currency,  aided  also  by  the  markets  of  Europe  arising  from  the  Crimean  war  in 
1854-5-6.  Meanwhile  his  instructor-,  anil  professional  acquaintances  were  encouraging  his 
ambition  to  secure  a  collegiate  education.  His  father  did  not  dissuade  him  from  this  view 
and  his  teachers,  he  later  learned,  commended  learning  to  his  lather  to  make  his  son  a  useful 
and  capable  citizen,  possibly  a  leader  in  some  learned  profession.  Everything  seemed  to 
point  that  way.  but  the  father  rather  thought,  of  making  him  a  leading,  well  trained  and 
educated  farmer  and  citizen.  One  day  as  they  were  returning  from  the  line  two  hundred 
and  forty  acre  farm  the  father  had  recently  bought,  his  father  told  him  that  when  he  settled 
down  and  married  he  might  look  to  that  farm  as  his  and  for  his  home.  Not  much  over  nine- 
teen year-  of  age  and  riot  much  given  to  society,  William  replied  that  lie  had  then  no  thought 
of  marrying  anybody,  hut  did  want  very  much  to  graduate  from  college,  and  if  the  father 
would  keep  the  farm  and  furnish  money  enough  to  enable  him  to  graduate  from  the  University 
of  Michigan,  he  would  lie  glad,  and  if  he  later  wanted  a  farm  he  would  endeavor  to  buy  one 
of  his  own.  as  good  as  that  one.  It  was  all  a  friendly  discussion  and  the  mother  and  father 
»"th  generously  agreed  that  the  son  had  already  fully  earned  all  the  education  they  could 
give  him.     They  would   miss  him   from  home  and  the   farms,  and  they  could   not   hire  any  one 

who  could  fill  his  place   in   tl are  and  work  of  the   farm.     There  was  a  wish  expressed   by 

them  in  favor  of  one  of  the  three  nearby  colleges,  two  within  thirty  miles  and  the  State 
1  Diversity  not  much  farther;   Ann  Arbor  was  a  long  way   from  home  for  a  visit  or  in  case 


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1,1  illness,  but  the  son  pleaded  thai  he  would  gain  advantage  among  students  from  many 
states. 

It  rami-  aboul  thai  the  summer  work  was  done  and  on  a  Saturday  he  had  finished  sowin™ 
one  hundred  and  fifty  acres  of  wheat.  On  Monday  lie  and  his  trunk  were  hauled  in 
the  farm  wagon  to  Crawfordsville,  and  at  10:40  P.  M.  Tuesday  he  took  the 
first  railroad  trip  in  bis  life,  from  that  station  to  Michigan  City,  and  the  next 
day  ti>  Ann  Arbor.  There  the  problem  of  entering  the  University  of  Michigan 
grew  more  difficult  every  hour  than  it  had  been  at  home.  It  seemed  to  him  as  if 
the  universitj  had  been  newly  equipped  with  learned  professors  from  Yale  and  Harvard  and 
all  other  "ieat  schools,  and  a  number  of  them  were  fresh  from  reviews  in  Europe,  and  all 
were  agreed  upon  advancing  the  standards  of  preparation  at  Michigan  and  had  the  large 
and  rerj  meritorious  class  id'  ls<;i  to  experiment  upon.  Calling  upon  Professor  Tappan, 
beloved  by  all  while  they  lived,  he  Mas  asked  his  name  and  it  was  entered  upon  the  form  for 
recording  the  various  tests  of  his  admission.  Then  his  father's  name  and  residence  were 
entered.  "What  is  your  father's  profession."  came  the  question.  '•Hi-  has  none."  was  the 
frank  answer.  Smiling  mosl  kindly,  the  president  modified  the  inquiry:  "What  is  his  calling, 
his  employment?"  Thinking  over  the  matter  a  ]\'\v  seconds,  lie  concluded  that  some  technical 
name  "a-  required,  and,  having  for  several  years  read  a  farmers'  periodical,  he  grasped  its 
title  and  replied,  "An  agriculturist."  "Good,"  said  the  friendly  inquisitor,  and  wrote  the  word. 
Beadle's  face,  neck  and  hands  woe  covered  with  tan  and  his  hands  were  much  calloused.  He 
wore    blue    mixed    jeans    trousers   and    vest    that    were    newly    made    by    his    mother.      So   the 

evidence  of  his  calling  sec d   conclusive,   though   he   had   been  carefully  scouring  his   face  and 

hand-  lor  several  days.  As  he  wandered  through  the  hills  and  offices,  Beadle  saw  and  met 
other  young  men  nearly  as  brown  as  he  was,  and  some  of  them  as  close  to  six  feet  tall.  He 
also  observed  the  professors  greeting  each  other  and  smiling  as  they  glanced  at  their  bin  buys, 
as  to  say,  "They  can  stand   it:    we  can  get   g 1  work  out   of  them." 

The  examinations  were  thorough,  hut  Beadle  made  every  subject,  except  Greek.  In 
that  Professor  Boise  was  rigidly  strict  and  declined  to  write  his  name  on  the  paper.  Returning 
to  Professor  Williams,  Beadle  passed  out  of  most  of  the  freshmen  mathematics,  in  which  he 
had  advanced  preparation,  and  this  gave  him  extra  time  under  a  tutor  to  prepare  in  Greek: 
Before  the  close  of  the  freshman  year  the  history  of  the  class,  later  written  by  two  class^ 
mates,  placed  hiiu  clear  in  all  his  subjects,  and  one  of  the  best  scholars  in  the  class.  And 
he  -o  ci  nit  limed  throughout  his  four  years'  col  lee,,  course,  lie  fairly  excelled  in  all  his  language 
studies,  especially  including  English,  and  was  equally  good  as  a  waiter  and  speaker.  The 
professors  in  all  subjects  were  particularly  cultured  and  strictly  exacting  in  English.  Beadle 
was  an  active  membei  i,  t  lie  leading  literary  society  and  was  its  president  in  his  senior  year, 
lb-  made  a  favorable  record  as  the  editor  of  that,  society's  weekly  paper,  lie  appeared  in 
public  debates,  was  one  of  (he  speakers  at  the  junior  exhibition  and  also  at  the  commence- 
ment   exercises  of  his  class  ill  June,   1861.     We  cannoi    follow  his  college  course   in  detail.      His 

life   was   clean   and    relig s.      The   record   of    his   scholarship   must    ha\e   been    strong,   since   in 

1864,  lie  received  also  the  degree  of  Master  of  Arts  while  a  soldier  in  the  Union  army.  When 
the  war  closed  lie  was  granted  one  year's  credit  ill  the  study  of  law,  and  completed  that 
course  in  186"!  with  the  degn f  Bachelor  of  Laws.  When  he  was  engaged  in  his  great,  work- 
in  Dakota  ami  became  distinguished  For  it,  he  received  the  honorary  degree  of  Doctor  of 
Laws  also  from   Michigan. 

As  his  college  course  went  forward,  he  hastened  home  a  Ida  the  close  of  each  scholastic 
year  ami  immediately  entered  the  fields  with  a  man's  work  every  day  up  to  the  hour  for 
departure  to  college  work  again.  He  was  all  during  his  early  life  a  great  reader  of  the  best 
literal  inc.  Indiana  after  1852  provided  an  excellent  library  in  every  township,  made  up  of 
the  best  classic  works.  Every  two  weeks,  or  more  often,  he  read  one  of  these  standard 
works  in  the  intervals  of  farm  labor.  His  literary  society  in  college  (the  Alpha  Nu)  had  a 
-i  lei  1  library  of  twelve  hundred  volumes,  and  he  continued  this  habit  of  systematic  leading. 
From  185*3  to  1861  In-  thus  secured  the  best  new  works  ot  our  great  writers.  English  and 
American,      lb-  could  repeal   exactly  and  freely  from  memorj    such  poems  as  "Locksley  Hall" 

and  others   from  Tennyson.      He  read  the  Atlantic   Monthly    ir ils  first    number.      In    I  s.is  lie 

read  every  speech  delivered  by  Abraham  Lincoln  and  all  the  debates  between  him  and 
Douglas.  These  things  are  seldom  done  h\  anj  student.  In  the  study  of  the  Odes  of  Horace 
under  the  direction  of  Professor  Frieze,  he  me rized  with  the  class  many  of  the  odes  and 


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than  were  required,  and  when  the  study  was  finished  he  could  repeat  thirty  or  forty 
of  them.  It  is  not  remarkable  that  he  should  become  an  interesting  speaker,  for  in  addition 
to  all  this,  lie  belonged,  in  college,  to  a  society  in  extempore  speaking  ami  debate  that  met 
and  took  rigid  discipline  in  that  line  at  least  once  each  week. 

The  class  of  1SG1  was  called  ever  after  by  President  Angell  and  others,  "the  famous 
class  "i  'in.  the  war  class  of  the  university."  They  were  not  all  republicans  before  nor  after 
Lincoln,  but  everj  graduating  member  of  the  class  voted  for  him  for  president.  One  or  two 
members  from  the  south  left  the  class  when  war  became  imminent. 

Tin-  majority  of  the  class  soon  entered  the  Union  army,  as  many  had  offered  to  do  before 
commencement.  Military  drill  had  meanwhile  been  maintained  and  most  were  well  prepared 
to  organize  and  train  companies  at  their  homes,  which  they  did,  as  the  need  for  more  troops 
rapidly  increased.  Beadle  soon  enlisted  with  a  company  another  was  forming  and  was  chosen 
first  lieutenant,  becoming  captain  early  in  November,  1861.  He  thus  served  with  Company 
A.  Thirty-first  Regiment  of  Indiana  Infantry,  in  Kentucky,  Tennessee,  and  Mississippi.  He 
was  discharged  for  sickness,  but  continued  some  time  later  by  permission  of  the  general  in 
command.  Meanwhile  he  was  arranging  to  enter  a  Michigan  regiment.  In  the  advance  upon 
Corinth,  Mississippi,  he  participated  in  picket  duty  and  some  minor  skirmishes  until  they 
were  closing  in  upon  the  defenses  oi  <  orinth,  when  early  one  morning,  the  30th  day  of  May, 
1862,  his  old  company  and  another  of  the  Thirty-first  Regiment,  were  ordered  to  reinforce 
the  Kentucky  troops  in  front  in  their  attack,  by  which  they  were  ordered  to  drive  the 
enemy  hack  into  Corinth.  Seizing  a  gun  and  buckling  on  a  cartridge  belt,  he  went  into  the 
action  and  "fought  all  day  from  morning  till  night  with  great  gallantry,"  as  several  comrades 
swear  in  their  affidavits  on  file  in  the  pension  office.  There  was  no  officer  with  the  company 
and  In-  was  practically  in  command,  leading  and  directing  as  occasion  offered.  The  enemy  was 
driven  in  and  in  the-  night  evacuated  the  town.  Early  in  the  morning  the  troops  marched 
in.  and.  heading  the  column  were  Beadle  and  his  old  company,  carrying  the  (lag. 

Keaaing  reports  of  such  service,  Governor  Austin  Blair  appointed  him  lieutenant  colonel 
of  the  First  Regiment  Michigan  Sharpshooters  and  hi'  served  till  June  14,  1864,  most  of  the 
time  in  command  of  the  regiment,  because  Colonel  De  Land  was  upon  other  and  often  higher 
duty.  Passing  eastward  over  the  mountains  in  Pennsylvania,  as  a  part  of  the  Ninth  Army 
Corps,  in  March,  1864,  the  regiment  was  exposed  to  severe  snowstorms  and  cold  and  many 
wen'  disabled,  including  Colonel  Beadle,  who  was  sent  to  the  Naval  Academy  Hospital,  at 
Annapolis,  Maryland,  suffering  from  a  severe  attack  of  pneumonia.  He  lay  there  critically 
ill  ten-  a  long  time.  So  severe  was  the  disability  that  the  surgeons  and  war  department 
would  net  permit  him  to  return  to  his  regiment  but  assigned  him  as  major  to  the  Veteran 
Reserve  Corps,  where  he  was  placed  in  command  of  the  Third  Regiment  of  that  corps  and 
was  cm  duty  in  northern  Virginia,  in  the  defenses  south  of  the  Potomac  and  in  Washington 
City.  For  a  time  in  Virginia  he  was  in  command  of  a  brigade.  In  Washington  his  troops 
were  mi  duty  as  guards  of  Old  Capitol  and  Carroll  prisons  and  for  a  time  the  Washington 
navy  yard  and  the  arsenal.  He  was  sent  with  a  small  command  of  cavalry  down  into  the 
timber  region  in  Virginia  and  upon  other  like  expeditions. 

He  had  the  regiment  under  splendid  drill  and  discipline,  and  officers  and  men  alike  were 
kept  in  fine  condition,  so  that  they  attracted  much  attention  and  the  favorable  reports 
of  all  inspecting  ollicers.  The  barracks  of  the  regiment  were  at  the  corner  of  East  Capitol 
and  Second  street,  in  easy  reach  for  any  duty.  On  the  2d  day  of  March,  1865,  he  received 
an  order  from  the  adjutant  general's  office  to  have  six  companies  of  his  regiment  in  readiness 
and  to  report  to  the  sergeant  at  arms  of  the  senate  to  act  as  guard  in  and  about  the  capitol 
upon  the  second  inauguration  of  Abraham  Lincoln  as  president.  It  was  a  fine  body  of  men, 
in  perfect  uniform,  guns  and  brasses  polished,  and  they  were  trustworthy  to  the  last  man. 
When  all  was  ready  and  every  one  was  on  watchful  duty  and  the  vast  audience  assembled, 
the  sergeant  at  arms  called  Major  Beadle  to  a  chair  by  his  side,  and  there  within  fifteen 
feet  of  the  president,  lie  sat  and  heard  that  remarkable  inaugural  address,  second  only  in 
eloquence,  if  at  all.  to  the  Gettysburg  oration.  Beadle  had  been  introduced  to  President 
Lincoln  before  this  by  Secretary  Usher  and  others  and  had  accompanied  the  president  from 
tic  White  House  to  the  war  department  late  one  evening,  when  Beadle  was  upon  duty 
as  field  officer  of  the  day  and  inspecting  the  guards  around  the  White  House  and  elsewhere 
about  the  city.  He  had  several  times  met  the  president  at  his  public  receptions  and  he 
recognized   and  called  Beadle  by  name.     It  was  after  one  of  those  cordial  recognitions  that 


200  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

this  special  detail  was  made  but  whether  it  was  made  at  the  president's  request  he  never 
knew. 

("in  March  12th  Colonel  Beadle  was  ordered  to  Utica,  New  York,  to  succeed  the  provost 
marshal  of  the  twenty-first  district  of  New  Vm-k  that  was  then  represented  in  the  congress 
by  Hon.  Roscoe  Conkling,  and  he  remained  on  duty  there  and  in  the  state  until  the  autumn. 
It  was  ou1  oi  tlic  affairs  of  that  office  that  the  dillcreiicos  arose  between  1,'epi esentative 
Conkling  and  Hon.  James  G.  Blaine.  While  he  furnished  many  of  the  facts  from  the  records, 
he  personallj  had  nothing  to  do  with  the  dispute  but  was  familiar  with  it  all  and  personally 
acquainted  with  the  leaders  therein  that  affected  politics  for  several  years. 

Being  sent  to  Brattleboro,  Vermont,  till  December  15,  1S65,  with  some  troops  of  the 
Third  Regimenl  \  eteran  Relief  Corps,  Mr.  Beadle  had  charge  "of  the  guarding-  and  care  of  the 
barracks,  hospitals  and  their  furniture  and  equipment  until  all  were  sold.  Then  he  was 
ordered  to  report  to  General  0.  O.  Howard  at  Washington  for  duty  in  the  Freedman's 
Bureau,  thence  successively  to  Richmond,  Virginia,  Raleigh,  North  Carolina  ami  finally  to 
\\  ilmington,  North  Carolina,  where  he  had  command  of  the  southern  district  of  that  state, 
and  where  his  duties  were  extensive  and  very  responsible.  In  the  region  of  the  rice  fields 
and  lowlands  generally,  his  health  again  failed  from  malaria  and  he  became  desirous  of 
returning  to  the  north  and  to  his  family.  There  was  an  unwillingness  to  discharge  experienced 
officers.  His  resignation  was  refused  because  his  service  was  needed  but  through  the  active 
solicitation  oi  the  senators  from  Michigan,  his  discharge  was  secured,  becoming  effective 
.March  26,  L866. 

It  will  be  seen  that  nearly  all  the  time  he  held  a  command  and  duty  above  his 
nominal  rank.  While  a  major  he  was  in  command  of  a  regiment  and  even  a  brigade,  and 
of  posts,  districts  and  special  duties,  equaling  the  command  at  least  of  a  colonel.  There 
were  no  vacancies  for  promotion,  and  for  responsible  and  meritorious  service  he  received 
brevets.  In  the  summer  of  1864  he  was  breveted  lieutenant  colonel,  and  March  13,  1865, 
was  made  brevet  colonel  and  brevet  brigadier  general  "for  gallant  and  meritorious  services 
during  the  w  ar." 

Returning  to  private  life  Mr.  Beadle  resumed  the  study  of  law  and  was  graduated  from 
the  law  department  of  the  Michigan  University.  He  entered  the  practice  of  law  at  Evans- 
ville,  Indiana,  but  found  the  profession  crowded  with  those  who  hail  not  given  s,,  much  time 
to  the  military  service  id'  their  country,  and  the  climate  was  unfavorable  to  his  health, 
lie  then  went  to  Wisconsin  and  formed  a  partnership  in  the  practice  and  worked  hard  but 
found  his  partner  was  more  devoted  to  political  activity,  in  which  he  made  an  honorable 
Buccess,  neglecting  the  law.  In  March,  1869,  General  .1.  1).  Cox,  secretary  of  the  interior, 
and  President  Crant  appointed  him  surveyin  general  for  the  Unite,!  States  in  the  Territory 
of  Dakota,  a  calling  for  which  he  had  special  preparation.  He  arrived  at  Yankton,  then 
the  capital  of  that  extensive  territory,  late  in  April.  As  he  rode  up  the  broad  valley  of  the 
Missouri,  or  saw  the  limitless  prairies,  lie  talked  to  his  companion,  his  predecessor  in  office, 
abi  nt  the  inline  prosperous  state  and  declared  his  devotion  to  the  cause  of  popular  education 
and  the  importance  of  securing  good  prices  for  all  the  school  land.  From  the  firs!  day  of 
hi-  arrival  in  Dakota  and  continuously  thereafter  he  gave  thought  ami  effort  to  create 
and  spread  a  sentiment  to  sm  a  great  school  fund  from  the  lands  set  apart  lor  the  benefit 
of  the  public  schools.  His  opinions  and  energies  in  this  direction  had  been  aroused  by 
events  in  Indiana  and  Michigan.  In  his  native  state  a  new  constitution  was  framed  and 
submitted  to  the  state  in  1851,  and  the  question  of  free  public  schools  supported  by  taxation 
for  all  i  la-  children  of  the  siate  equally,  and  without  tuition  charges  was  separately  Bub- 
mitted.  It  resulted  that  then  and  lor  some  years  later  "free  public  schools"  was  an  issue 
until  thej  were  Fullj  established,  township  libraries  created  and  all  the  power  oi  the  state 
directed  to  educate  all  I  he  children  of  the  stale,  whether  they  were  children  of  the  rich  or  of 
the  | -.  The  people  by  their  votes  for  the  constitutional  clause,  lor  members  of  the  legis- 
lature ami  everj  measure,  public  officer  ami  tribunal,  strongly  and  steadily  supported  the 
entire  educational  policy.  Eloquent  public  speakers  discussed  these  issues  and  aroused  popular 
opinion   and   enthusiasm   for  the  cause.     William   tells  of  a   scene  that   became  fixed   in   his 

ini'i)       lie  was  turning  a  grindstone,  upon  which  his  father  and  two  employes,  who  were 

not  landowners  but  each  had  several  children  to  educate,  were  grinding  scythes.  They 
were  discussing  the  public  school  issues,  and  his  lather  declared  his  intention  to  vote  in 
favor  of  free  schools   for  every  child.     "I  am  perfectly  willing  to  pay  taxes  on   my  land."  said 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  201 

be,  "to  help  educate  the  children  of  both  of  you.  If,"  he  added,  "they  had  saved  the  school 
lands  for  the  good  prices  the  other  laud  brought,  we  would  not  have  to  pay  heavy  school 
taxes  now  and  never  would.  We  waste, I  them  and  must  pay  for  it.  We  must  educate  the 
children  of  everybody."  That  was  the  unquestionable  logic  of  the  situation.  The  sou 
pertinently  asked  "Why  did  not  honest  men  prevent  the  waste?"'  The  father  replied 
substantially,  "The  school  lands,  section  1(3  in  every  land  township,  belonged  to  the  town- 
ship in  which  each  section  lay  and  were  not  under  state  ownership  and  management  but 
could  be  sold  by  each  township,  so  it  required  little  influence  and  interest  to  secure  a  sale  at 
a  low  price.  A  few  townships  in  the  state  held  to  their  school  land  and  they  brought  a 
large  increasing  income."  William  heard  many  similar  explanations.  He  also  thought  of 
the  pledge  against  illiteracy,  given  to  Miss  Tucker,  and  a  great  resolution  was  formed  in 
he,  mind. 

Dining  the  first  year  he  was  in  Ann  Arbor  a  visit  was  made  to  the  university  by  an 
age.l  man  who  had  been  superintendent  of  public  instruction  in  Michigan  when  it  was  a 
territory.  The  burden  of  an  address  he  delivered  was  that  the  waste  of  the  school  lands 
imposed  an  obligation  to  freely  pay  large  taxes  for  the  support  of  the  schools.  His  name 
was  Pierce  and  lie  had  secured  through  the  delegate  in  congress  an  act  providing  that  the 
school  lands  should  all  pass  to  the  state  for  one  general  fund  for  the  common  schools, 
and  not  as  before,  to  the  several  townships.  Dot  he  failed  in  not  placing  limitations  upon 
the  management  and  [nice  of  tin'  lands  at  the  sales.  So  Beadle  had  another  lesson,  one 
from  Mis-  Tueker's  required  obligation,  one  from  his  father  at  the  grindstone  and  another 
good  one  from  former  superintendent,  Pierce.  Each  was  good  and  was  an  incentive  he  never 
lost,  but  the  limitation  on  prices,  the  holding  for  higher  and  just  prices  and  other  features 
were  left   to  lie  applied   in  South   Dakota   and  other  states. 

To  secure  them  all  for  the  Dakotas  anil  for  other  new  states,  since  admitted,  was  tin  self- 
imposed  obligation  he  assumed  and  laboriously  devoted  his  time  and  talents  to  for  twenty 
years.  At  first  Ins  efforts  were  mainly  with  individuals  and  groups  of  men,  when  he  found 
them  willing  to  listen.  lie  found  legislators,  county  superintendents,  ministers  of  the  gospel 
and  leading  citizens  of  high  integrity  and  unselfish  aims,  and  one  by  one.  or  group  by  group, 
secured  more  or  less  their  full  endorsement  of  the  plan,  or  at  least  lodged  the  great  purpose 
in  their  minds  and  left  them  thinking  it  out  or  talking  of  it  to  others.  Some  were  slow 
to  adopt   or  go   forward    in   what   seemed  to   many   impracticable   and   many   thought   it  too 

eary  to  moot  the  issues  of  stateh 1.     This  was  his  work  on  that  question,  while  he  was 

largely   engaged   in   other   duties. 

He  continued  hi-  duties  as  surveyor  general  for  nearly  four  years  and  retired  from  that 
position  to  engage  in  extensive  and  responsible  field  work  in  surveys  which  widely  extended 
his  knowledge  of  the  great  territory  and  the  quality  of  its  lands.  He  was  convinced  of  the 
gnat   value  of  its  school  lands,  which  included  sections  16  and  36  in  every  land  township. 

Some  of  his  most  valuable  services  attracted  little  attention  at  the  time,  among  which 
were  his  duties  in  assisting  to  codify  the  laws.  Three  distinguished  judges  and  lawyers,  the 
weight  of  whose  talent  ami  experience  was  of  great  importance,  were  appointed  a  com- 
mission  to  codify  the  entire  body  of  the  laws.  They  immediately  appointed  General  Beadle 
as  the  secretary  of  the  commission  and  in  their  councils,  and  especially  with  his  pen  and 
judgment  in  the  work,  he  was  invaluable.  A  great  share  of  the  careful  labor  fell  upon  him. 
The  two  judge-  were  extensively  engaged  in  holding  their  courts  and  the  attorney,  later  a 
distinguished  judge,  was  busy  with  his  practice,  and  during  a  part  of  the  year  was  very  ill. 
Occasionally  two  of  them,  rarely  three,  sat  in  consultation,  and  from  their  dictation  he  took 
notes  and  wove  them  and  printed  codes  of  Xew  York  or  California  into  order  and  fitted  it  all 
to  civil  system.  The  manuscript  was  the  work  of  his  hands  and  the  proof  reading  and  cor- 
rection- nil  passed  under  his  scrutiny. 

He  was  elected  to  membership  in  the  lower  branch  of  the  legi-lature  that  met  in  January, 
ls77,  and  therein  was  made  chairman  of  the  judiciary  committee.  The  codes  were  not  ready 
and  Mi--  Haskell  performed  excellently  the  closing  work  of  the  secretary.  When  the 
governor  received  the  report  of  the  commission  he  sent  it  to  the  house  and  it  was  imme- 
diately referred  to  the  judiciary  committee.  General  Beadle  reported  the  codes  back  to 
the  house  in  a  series  of  hill-,  which  lie  managed  with  untiring  industry  and  great  ability  till 
the  whole  were  enacted  into  law.     His  success  was  complete.     All  special  ami  local  legislation 


202  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

'  ■'-  defeated,  and  at  the  close  of  the  session  Dakota  had  the  best  codes  of  law  ever  enjoyed 
In   any  territory. 

After  furthei  service  in  land  surveying,  Mr.  Beadle  was  called  by  Gov.  William  A.  Howard, 
the  verj  able  and  thoroughly  beloved  governor,  to  serve  as  his  private  secretary,  owin<»  to 
his  knowledge  oi  the  territory,  its  people  and  its  legislation.  Desiring  to  promote  the  educa- 
tional progress  of  the  territory,  Gover :   Howard  appointed  General   Beadle  superintendent 

oi  public  iiistnirtK.il.  The  position  was  hardly  desirable  on  account  of  its  very  low  salary 
and  its  responsible  work.  In  a  conference  with  the  governor,  General  Beadle  declare, I  to 
him  if  he  accepted  it  would  be  his  aim  to  establish  a  township  system  of  schools  in  place  of 
the  small  district  plan,  to  build  up  the  schools  and  to  lead  in  creating  a  sentiment  in  favor  of 
selling  the  school  lands  at  not  less  than  ten  dollars  an  acre  when  statehood  was  attained. 
These  and  minor  propositions  were  approved,  as  they  were  by  later  governors,  who  reappointed 
General  Beadle,  as  the  conditions  upon  which  he  would  accept  and  continue  in  ollice.  Thus 
he  was  superintended  for  somewhat  more  than  six  years,  working  incessantly  for  the  perma- 
nent success  of  all  these  propositions.  11. ■  found  difficulties  on  every  hand.  The  labor  was 
very  great,  schools  were  increasing,  travel  was  difficult,  the  laws  were  inadequate,  confusion 
and  neglecl  were  common,  and  everywhere  a  sort  of  "do  as  you  please"  system  prevailed. 
The  school   land-  were  being  settled  upon  by  trespassers  in  the  belief  that   the  future  state 

R'ould    provide   a    safe   way   out.     Scl I    Ian. Is   were    included   by   speculators   in   their  great 

ivheat  farms  without  a  shadow  of  title.  School  land-  were  being  settled  upon  by  greedy  ami 
selfish  adventurers      All  tin-,  army  of  plunderers  was  assailed  and  a  war  waged  upon   them. 

An  appeal  wa-   made  to  the  publi< nscience  and  gradually  a  sentiment  against  them  was 

formed.  Secretary  of  the  Interior  (ail  Schurz  decided  against  the  trespassers  at  General 
Beadle's  solicitation  an. I  their  case-  were  placed  before  the  United  States  grand  juries  who 
made  a  formal  presentment  of  the  wrong  that  caused  many  t..  hesitate  and  refrain  from  a 
repetition  of  the  offense. 

.Meanwhile  Mi.  Beadle  was  holding  teachers'  institutes  and  delivering  addresses  in  all 
the  leading  counties  of  the  state-,  and  in  all  these  the  school  land  question  was  a  prominent 
feature,  in  which  he  .ally  stood  for  the  principle  that  none  of  it  should  be  sold  for  less  than 
its   appraised    value  and   never   for  less  than   ten   dollars  an   acre.      He   became   more  and   more 

insistent  on  tin-  limitati and  when  he  met  old  friends  they  would  ask   jocularly  if  he  had 

sold  any  ni.ee  school  land  at  ten  dollars  an  acre;  if  he  needed  any  more  they  had  some  to 
spare  at  that  figure.  Meanwhile  the  movement  toward  a  division  of  the  territory  and 
admission   into   the  Union  became  prominent  and  added   force  to  every  issue  that  related  to 

state  policy.     These  questions  grew   active  in  the  mind-  of  the  | pie  and  legislative  action 

looking  toward  state! 1.  was  prominent.     Mills  were  introduced  in  congress  providing   for  it. 

Voluntary   state  conventions  were   held  to  promote   the   cause,   and    in    these   the   safety   of 

(he    sel I    and    endowment    lands    was    a    leading    issue.      Three    policies    were    advocated:    the 

division  of  the  territory,  the  admission  into  the  Union  and  the  saving  of  the  school  lands. 
Many  who  were  in  favor  of  the  first  two.  gradually  adopted  the  third  also.  Some  devoted 
themselves  to  one  or  another  of  the  issues  and  some  made  favor  for  the  protect  ion  of  the 
school  land-  and  funds,  a  condition  of  favor  for  the  admission  of  the  state.  General  Beadle 
wa-  .a i  ih.se.  though  he  favored  all  three.     In   1884  it  became  a  recognized   fact   that  tile 

School    land    provisions    Were    essential    to    success    ill    all. 

There  were  great  difficulties  to  be  encountered  and  the  salary  was  not  sufficient  to 
support  lii-  family,  to  whom  he  was  fondlj  devoted.  I. ut  he  wa-  encouraged  by  the  sympathy 
and   solicitation   of   the   best    men    in    the   territory    and   by    the    feeling    that    it    was  a   patriotic 

work,  and    if   accomplished   it    must  he  done  at    once,  hut    there  wa-   n ie   ready  or   prepared 

to  .1..  ii  I. nt  linn,  lie  had  to  organize  count  ie-  and  schools  everywhere.  He  framed  a  system 
of  law-  thoroughly  adapted  to  the  exigencies  of  a  rapidly  growing  and  extensive  country. 
Long    journeys   had   to  he   made   in  common   vehicles,  on   horseback   or  even   afoot.     The  office 

work    wa-    lea    V     .  gh    (,,    have    employed    two    or    three    men    constantly,    and    he    lacked 

mean-  t..  eiii|.lov  one,  lie  rented  an  ollice  and  secured  the  help  of  A.  \V.  Barber  near  the 
close  "i  hi-  many  year-  of  service.  A  much  more  vivid  picture  might  he  drawn  of  his  great 
labors      toil    that    was    intense   anil    incessant.      The    more    men    who    added    their    support,    t lie 

nioie  th.    work   wa-   increased  in  isultation  and  advice.     Notwithstanding  all   his  talk  and 

a. I. Ii.--.-.  there  wa-  milch  confii-ion  in  the  public  mind  a-  to  the  purposes  in  view,  and 
mauv    false  representations  were  made  by  those  who  aimed  at  profit   from  cheap  sale-. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  203 

It  is  impossible  to  mention  the  many  able  men  who  faithfully  cooperated  with  him  and 
with  one  another  in  all  these  issues  and  struggles.  In  his  memoirs,  published  by  the  State 
Historical  Society,  an'  given  many  details  and  liberal  praise  of  the  devoted  work  of  Rev. 
Dr.  Joseph  Ward,  the  founder  of  Yankton  College,  who  gave  his  services  to  the  statehood 
movement  and  the  protection  of  the  school  lands,  also  of  the  similar  labors  of  Rev.  Dr.  James 
Moore,  who  as  faithfully  served  through  the  constitutional  convention  as  chairman  of  tin- 
committee  on  education  and  the  school  lands,  and  who  was  true  to  the  cause  when  Dr.  Ward 
was  the  only  man  who  stood  loyally  by  his  side  in  every  step  of  their  great  struggle. 

Through  the  labors  of  these  and  many  others  it  came  about  that  under  and  by  virtue 
of  a  special  act.  secured  from  the  legislature  and  the  governor,  a  convention  was  chosen  by 
the   free   votes   of  the   people   of   all   parties,   crafts,   churches   and   professions.     The   special 

election   to  el se   members  of  this  convention   was  not  controlled  by   the   political  parties. 

It  was  a  movement  of  the  people,  organized  by  committees  formed  during  the  long  campaign 
by  friends  of  statehood,  division  of  the  great  territory  and  the  school  land  movement.  There 
were  politicians  among  them  who  saw  prominent  state  offices,  United  States  senatoi ships  and 
memberships  in  congress  open  to  their  active  ambition,  and  some  of  these  became  very  helpful 
to  these  three  aims.  It  was  on  the  whole,  a  highly  moral  movement.  Righteousness  was  in 
it  and  back  of  it.  The  local  committees  that  had  been  formed  to  solicit  the  cooperation  of 
good  men  and  disinterested  citizens  in  the  cause  were  bodies  of  the  best  men,  who  reached 
other  good  nun  lor  associates  in  the  movement.  Hon.  Hugh  J.  Campbell,  who  was  United 
States  district  attorney,  is  gratefully  remembered  for  his  laborious  services  in  these  organiza- 
tions. M  that  time  the  choice  of  United  States  grand  jurors  was  largely  under  the  attorneys' 
control,  assisted  by  the  Cnited  States  marshal.  The  best  men  in  scattered  neighborhoods 
were  placed  upon  the  venire.  In  the  intervals  of  their  service  as  jurors  they  were  more  fully 
enlisted  in  the  cause  of  statehood  and  the  School  lands  and  returned  to  their  homes  devoted 
helpois    in   the   movement. 

Before  the  grand  jury  that  assembled  at  Fargo  in  the  United  States  court,  (he  decision 
of  Secretary  Schurz  on  the  trespassers  upon  the  school  lands,  secured  by  General  Beadle, 
w:i-  presented  and  many  witnesses  were  subpoened  who  testified  to  trespasses,  among  them, 
in  many  ease-,  big  farmers.  Finally  a  presentment  of  the  great  evil  and  wrong  involved 
was  made  by  the  jury  to  the  court  and  by  it.  caused  to  be  read.  A  crowd  of  people  heard 
it  and  it  made  a  marked  impression  upon  public  opinion.  The  people  took  notice,  the  news- 
papers spread  the  matter  and  many  withdrew  from  their  trespasses.  General  Beadle  had 
spoken   at    many   places    in   the   northern    part    of   the   territory   on   the   issue.      Sympathy   for 

the  cause  extended  and  later  the  people  of  "North"  Dakota  largely  favored  the   move nt  in 

South  Dakota  for  division,  statehood  and  the  protection  of  the  school  lands,  and  they  have 
never  regretted  it.  North  Dakota  today  honors  General  Beadle,  giving  him  the  credit  for 
.saving   the   school   lands. 

The  convention  chosen  by  the  people  jn  pursuance  of  the  legislative  act  met  at  Sioux 
halls,  in  September,  iss.",.  and  organized  l.\  electing  Judge  Edgerton  as  its  president.  He 
appointed  the  various  committees  to  prepare  the  parts  of  the  constitution,  but  it  is  not  the 
purpose  here  to  follow  the  details  of  its  work.  Dr.  James  Moore,  then  residing  in  Beadle 
county,   and   a    presiding   elder   of   the   Methodist   Episcopal   church,   was   named    as   chairman 

of  the  committ ducation   and  the  school  lands,  while    Dr.   Joseph   Ward   was   appointed 

as  the  second  member  of  that  committee.  Four  other  members  of  character  and  ability  were 
placed  with  them,  in  charge  of  that  responsible  subject.  It  may  be  said  that  all  were  favor- 
able to  the  saving  and  safe  investment  of  the  proceeds  from  their  sale  when  made.  The 
issue  arose  upon  the  question  of  the  reasonable  holding  oi  these  lands  for  time  and  the 
development  of  the  state  to  advance  their  value  and  bring  higher  prices  for  them.  Chairman 
Moore  and  Dr.  Ward  stood  firmly  for  what  may  be  called  Beadle's  original  proposition  that 
only  the  lands  of  highest  value  should  be  sold  first,  that  lands  should  be  offered  only  when 
the  proposed  list,  alter  a  certain  time  should  be  approved  by  the  governor,  that  the  lands 
so  proposed  for  -ah'  should  he  appraised  by  the  state  auditor  and  the  land  commissioner, 
joined  to  the  county  superintendent  in  the  several  counties,  and  then,  after  due  time  for 
advertisement  at  the-tato  capital  anil  in  the  counties  where  they  were  situated,  they  should 
be  sold  ill  public  auction  to  the  highesl  bidder.  However,  they  wen-  not  to  be  sold  lor 
less   than   their  appraised   value  and  never   for   less  than   fen  dollars  an   acre. 

Another  provision  was  added  that   i e  of  the  lands  should  be  sold  iii  the  first   year  of 


204  HISTI  IRY  (  )F  SOUTE   DAKOTA 

statehood,  a  limitation  oi   one-fourth  only   In  ;i  certain  number  of  years.     These  provisions 

and  others  of  s e  value   were   finally  secured  and  placed  in  the  constitution.     This  was  a 

great  victory,  considering  the  formed  opinions  met  with  in  the  minds  of  the  committee  mem- 
bers. I]  we  go  back  i"  the  struggle  in  the  convention  or  "statehood  meeting,"  held  at  Canton, 
June  21,  1882,  and  to  the  text  of  the  resolutions  and  the  proceedings  of  that  body,  we  ran 
sit  what  an  advance  was  gained  in  the  interval.  Major  pollard  in  his  "Recollections,"  says 
"Rev.  Wilmot  Whitfield  was  the  chairman  of  the  committee  on  school  lands,  but  the  motion 
and  general  characteristics  pi  int  to  General  Beadle,  who  was  superintendent  of  public  instruc- 
tion, as  its  author.     He  was  deeply  interested  and  thoroughly  informed  on  the  subject." 

Other  provisions  weer  added,  that   none  of  the  lands  should  be  sold  in  the  first  year  of 

statel I.  and  not    more  than  one-fourth  of  them  in  periods  of  five  years.     Both   limitations 

aimed  at  preventing  immediate  or  wholesale  waste.  Ii  we  go  back  to  the  "statehood  meeting," 
In  Id  at  Canton,  June  21,  L882,  and  know  its  proceedings  and  struggles  for  lower  prices  and 
quicker  sales.  we  ran  see  that  much  had  been  gained  meanwhile  for  safety.  One  great 
effort  in  that  body  was  to  make  the  limitation  in  price  six  dollars  an  acre  instead  of  ten. 
There  was  a  proposition  also  to  limit  the  ten  dollar  price  to  fifteen  years  and  there  were  many 
other  similar  ideas.  There  were  capable,  aide  and  faithful  men  in  the  Canton  meeting,  as 
«'ll  as  reactionaries  on  the  school  land  issue.  .Major  Dullard  in  his  "Recollections,"  says 
"Rev.  Wilmot  Whitfield  was  the  chairman  of  the  committee  on  school  lands,  lint  the  motion 
ami  general  characteristics  point  to  General  Beadle,  who  was  superintendent  of  public  instruc- 
tion, as  its  author.  He  was  deeply  interested  and  thoroughly  informed  on  the  subject."  The 
resolutions  declared  ten  dollars  as  the  lowest  price  and  Whitfield  and  his  committee  warn  a 

valuable    victory.      All    tl If   side   notions   were    inherited    by   our    Sioux   Falls   lvention    of 

L885,  ami  the  strong  affirmative  ideas  were  also  there  in  full  force,  with  more  political 
ambitions  and  willingness  to  let  others  take  responsibilities.  The  final  victory  was  not  yet 
won.  and  it  is  not  yet  fully  won,  for  many  of  the  old  ideas  are  yet  potent  in  the  minds  of 
people  and  even  in  the  legislation  about  the  lands  and  in  the  discussions  and  administration 
of   the  scl 1    land   interests. 

Genera]  Beadle  was  not  a  member  of  these  statel 1  meetings  or  constitutional  con- 
ventions. It  was  late  in  the  spring  of  1885  before  he  was  fully  discharged  fr.an  responsibilities 
"'  other  offices  and  he  did  not  seek  an  election.  The  w<uk  went  on  at  the  Sioux  Falls  con- 
vention  in   varied   but    more   hopeful  arguments  but.   for  the  decisive   action   sought,  the  com- 

mittee  stood  I •  opposed  to  two  in  favor,   -the  chairman,  Dr.  Moor,.,  and  Dr.  Ward.     Finally 

a)  the  suggestion  of  the  two,  a  kindly  invitation  was  sent  to  General  Beadle  to  attend  the 
committee  meetings  and  lend  his  aid  to  the  good  cause.  Here  was  another  chance  to  do  some 
hard  work  without  pay.  ..I  which  there  was  not  a  penny.  It  wa-  like  tie-  30th  oi  Maw  Isii:.', 
before  Corinth,  when   he  had   taken  a  gun  and  cartridge  box,  and   like  much  of   In-   service  to 

South    Dakota,      lie  was  called   secretary   of   the   i mittee,   hut    had    flection    thereto.     He 

-at  with  the  committee  and  worked  in  their  room  when  they  were  absent,  lb-  discussed  the 
various  points  with  them  individually  and  took  close  counsel  with  Moore  and  Ward.  Then 
General  Beadle,  taking  the  work  the  committee  had  begun,  wrote  in  full  the  article  in  the 
constitution   on   education   and    the  school    lands,  as   adopted,   except    one   slight   amendment   as 

to   the  security    for   laws.      It    was  c plete,   systematic  and    most    definite,   and    contained    the 

clauses  he  had  already  advocated.  All  the  arguments  upon  the  issue  wen-  gone  over  by  the 
committee.     The  dear  form  General  Beadle  had  given  to  the  article  won  support   for  it  and  it 

was   finally  adopted  h\   a   unanimous  vote  of  tl imittee  and  by  a  great  majority  of  the 

convention  the  daj  before  it  adjourned.  Rev,  James  Moore  has  written,  among. other  things, 
the  following:  "In  making  out  the  details  of  their  report  the  committee  were  greatly 
a  i  I'd  b}  i. en.  W.  II.  II.  Beadle,  then  of  Yankton,  who  at  their  request  met  regularly  with 
them  during  the  last   halt  .,t   the  session  of  the  convention,     lli^  thorough  knowledge  of  the 

condition-,  in  the  territory  and  his  sound  discriminating  judgment   we f  incalculable  worth 

in   perfecting   what    has    I n    pronounced   a    very    perfect    constitutional    provision    for   well 

endowed  I public  schools.     The  stale  owes  m mil  to  General  Beadle  for  the  generous,  broad 

minded  and  magnificent  service  he  has  rendered  her  scl I  interests." 

In  a    persona]   letter  to  General   Beadle   in    1905,   Rev.   M e   wrote:     "]   am   sorry   not 

to  have  seen   von   when   I   passed  through  Madison.     I   , lesirous  the  | pie  of  your  state 

should  know    how    much   thej   are  indebted  to  General   Beadle  for  their  most  excellent,  com- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  205 

plete    and    successful    foundation    for    public    schools.     Accept    assurances    of    most    exalted 
esteem  of,  Yours  very  truly,  James  H.  Moore." 

There  were  large  land  grants  in  aid  of  railroads  in  the  northern  part  of  the  great 
territory  where  the  big  farms,  then  famous,  were  made  up  of  purchases  from  these  grants 
and  preemptions  upon  the  other  sections,  except  school  lands,  which  they  included  in  their 
farms,  by  cultivation  without  authority.  Against  these  General  Schurz's  decision  was 
used.  There  were  no  land  grants  in  the  southern  part  of  the  territory  but  the  arguments 
from  the  facts  were  effective  in  creating  public  sentiment  in  both  sections.  Speculation 
in  lands  was  active.  The  campaign  took  a  national  turn.  When  James  A.  Garfield  was 
elected  president  but  before  his  inauguration.  General  Beadle  visited  him  at  Mentor,  Ohio, 
his  home,  and  had  a  most  satisfactory  conference  upon  the  idea  that  congress  might  be 
induced  to  give  special  national  protection  to  the  school  lands  in  all  the  territories  and  thus 
aid  their  future  school  systems.  He  argued  that  because  the  lands  were  promised  to  the 
future  state  and  reserved  by  law  for  this  purpose,  the  government  owed  this  protection 
meanwhile.     The  assassination  of  President  Garfield  frustrated  this  measure. 

About  the  same  time,  three  men  of  large  means  who  were  for  a  time  in  the  territory, 
approached  Beadle  with  the  suggestion  that  great  difficulty  would  be  met  with  in  carrying 
out  his  ideas  and  that  long  struggle  be  abated;  that  when  the  state  was  organized  and 
admitted  they  would  purchase  one  million  acres  to  be  then  selected,  at  five  dollars  per  acre, 
the  lands  to  be  selected  in  a  period  of  five  years.  Their  names  have  never  been  given 
publicity,  but  the  danger  was  exposed  and  proved  a  useful  argument.  It  will  be  seen 
that  there  would  have  been  five  million  dollars.  As  but  a  small  part  of  the  lands  would 
have  been  required  at  one  time,  a  small  revolving  fund  would  have  handled  it  all. 

The  state  was  admitted  into  the  Union,  November  2,  1S89,  and  the  delay  of  one  year 
before  any  lands  could  be  sold  gave  much  time  to  the  advocates  of  slower  or  delayed  sah-s. 
The  article  on  education  and  the  school  lands  remained  the  same  as  was  made  at  Sioux 
Falls  in  1885. 

'•\\Y  .an  follow  the  author  of  the  beneficent  measure  but  slightly  beyond  the  accomplish- 
ment of  this,  his  great  purpose,"  writes  one  who  was  one  of  the  coadjutors  in  the  Madison 
State  Normal  School,  to  the  presidency  of  which  he  was  called  early  in  August,  1889.  "Per- 
haps a  majority  regard  the  saving  of  the  school  lands  and  the  article  in  the  constitution 
on  Education  and  the  School  Lands  as  his  most  eduring  monument.  To  us  his  work  as 
president  of  the  Madison  (South  Dakota)  Mate  Normal  School,  in  which  position  he  served 
so  long,  is  one  of  equal  merit  and  usefulness,  though  it  chiefly  affects  that  state  alone.  The 
appreciation  of  the  great  work  he  did  for  education  in  the  state  is  now  expressed  on  all 
sides.  Though  the  world  is  usually  slow  to  recognize,  it  already  sees  the  immeasurable  use- 
fulness of  that  accomplishment,  and  the  other  six  states  to  which  congress  extended  its 
application,  also  see  its  wisdom.  Time  alone  can  measure  the  results  in  all.  He  has  the 
nio^t  unusual  happiness  of  the  conscientious  service  he  rendered  ami  of  seeing  his  hopes 
realized.  Beyond  this  he  sees  it  acknowledged  by  the  people  he  served  and  the  chief  honor 
of  the  state  he  so  greatly  aided  in  creating. 

"But  there  has  been  another  work,  a  greater  as  we  believe,  that  even  those  for  whom 
it  was  done  cannot  realize.  What  he  has  put  into  the  lives  of  our  boys  and  girls  is  worth 
more  and  will  tell  for  more  in  the  generations  to  come  than  even  the  other  powerful  influence 
wields,  though  it,  too,  will  inspire  the  youth  of  the  state.  We  refer  to  his  work  in  the  State 
Normal.  We  have  seen  it  transform  lives.  We  have  heard  acknowledgment  of  it  that  never 
came  to  his  ears.  And  it  still  continues  and  will  grow  for  years  through  other  generations. 
We  heard  Dr.  Henry  Van  Dyke  preach  upon  'The  Contagion  of  Virtue'  and  it  was  fine  but 
it  has  been  better  preached  in  lives.  Xo  man  in  either  Dakota  lias  so  loyal  a  constituency 
as  the  graduates  who  were  under  this  man.  We  have  seen  and  admired  many  but  he  was 
the  best  all  around  man  we  ever  knew. 

"What  was  tin-  man  whom  we  tints  eulogize  ami  how  did  he  appear  to  those  who  --aw 
him  and  worked  under  him  for  so  many  years?  His  personality  alluded  to  by  his  college 
classmate-  was  -t  i  iking  enough  t"  ran--  their  remembrance  ami  mention.  It  was  a  direct 
source  of  power.  Six  feet  and  nearly  one  inch  tall,  weighing  then  about  one  hundred  and 
ninety  pounds,  now  two  hundred  and  ten  pounds,  or  more,  he  had  a  linn  step  and  the  elect 
bearing  of  a  soldier.  His  shoulders  were  broad  and  square;  his  head  required  a  number  seven 
and  three-quarters  hat  then,  and  now.  with  the  hair  less  heavy,  about  seven  and  five-eighths, 


206  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

with  lieavy  dark  brown  hair,  now  nearlj  gray,  and  a  well  trimmed  full  beard  and  mustache. 
With  a  clear,  distinct  and  even  ringing  voice  lie  was  always  a  noticeable  man  and  usually  a 
"aster  before  an  audience.     Of  course  he  was  intelligent.     He  had  read   from   boyhood  and 

was   yet    a    sin. I, ait.     He   often    praised    the   excellence   o1    (hat    system    of    scl l'  township 

libraries  thai  In, liana  provided  in  which  he  found  and  read  all  the  best  books.  His  memory 
ls  fine  ;""1  he  often  repeats  favorites  in  English  classics  and  some  of  other  languages.  He 
lias  :l  ,i'"'  ■""l  definite  command  of  English  which  he  pronounces  with  almost  faultless  accur- 
acy- He  was  a  fine,  natural  reader  and  could  thus  delight  bis  hearers.  His  face  and  action 
were   very  expressive  and  added   to   his  vocal  emphasis  oi    thought   and    feeling. 

"There  were  many  such  elements  of  personality  and  expression  and  thej  gave  him  great 
influence  over  students,  and  he  inspired  them  wonderfully  toward  high  aims  and  noble 
efforts.  All  men  have  faults  and  he  thought  he  had  many.  Whatever  they  were  to  him, 
they  never  affected  his  honesty,  his  high  integrity  and  his  unselfish  devotion  to  others  and 
the  high  interests  he  represented.  Born  in  a  rude  time,  raised  in  days  of  struf»le  and 
the  hardest  labor,  and  even  hardship,  often  make  the  tasks  of  life  seem  hard.  In  the 
midst  of  his  best  work  some  one  would  charge  him  with  selfish  and  ambitious  aims.  Yet  he 
lived  and  probably  will  die  a  poor  man.  He  was  generous  to  the  extent  of  his  means.  He 
gave  all  he  was  and  all  he  had  to  the  interests  of  public  education.  Most  of  his  early  work 
was  done  under  a  salary  of  six  hundred  dollars  a  year  as  superintendent  of  public  instruction. 
"In   1884  he  received  an  oiler  of  three  thousand  dollars  a  year  as  an  agent   for  the  sale 

of  school  1 ks.  and  discussing  it  with  his  friend.  Rev.  Dan  F.  Bradley,  the  successor  of  Dr. 

Ward,  as  the  pastor  of  the  Congregational  church  at  Yankton,  who  suggested  that  a  man  had 
a  right  to  accept  a  coed  salary  in  an  honorable  business  and  care  for  and  educate  his  family, 
he  replied  that  the  school  land  and  other  issues  were  not  yet  settled,  but  only  at  their 
crisis.  He  i|inited  from  Paul:  'Necessity  is  upon  me  that  I  do  this  thing.'  This  reeling 
ami  this  language  were  the  incentive  and  motto  of  his  laborious  and  successful  life.  It  was 
the  form  that  religious  duty,  obligation  to  God,  took  in  his  life.  'His  high  motive,'  he 
said,  "was  not  from  will,  but  a  sort  of  conscience,  a  sense  of  must — this  clearly  ought  to  he 
done  and  I  must  do  it.'  Necessity,  conscience,  a  feeling  that  he  ought  or  must  do  the  work 
was  the  power  in  him.  Calculating  will  and  mere  ambition  will  not  achieve  such  ends.  Moral 
necessity   mounts   to   higher   compulsion   and   masters   the   man   to  attain   success    in   the   duty 

before  him.     To  othei    | its,  replying,  he  said.  'Tins  is  my  call,  my  vision;  my  duty  led  me 

and  holds  me  to  the  service  of  popular  education;  to  that  I  am  devoted  and  I  cannot,  leave 
it.  voluntarily;  to  that  for  some  reason  I  have  an  eye  single.'  Such  was  the  conversation  and 
such  the  decision  that  he  made  or  had  before  made;  such  was  his  preparation  for  L885  and 
the    final,    victorious    struggle." 

We  have  devoted  these  pages  to  Genera]  Beadle's  official  and  public  life  and  services, 
Imt  have  omitted  reference  to  his  social  relations.  When  about  to  depart  for  college  he  had 
refused  all  thought  of  marriage  in  reply  to  his  father's  suggestion  of  a  fine  farm  and  home 
when  marriage  became  his  purpose.     Throughout  his  four  years  of  college  activity,  his  social 

life  was  slight   both   in  Ann  Arbor  and  at   h e.     lie  saw  the  young  people  of  hi,  early  life, 

whose  age  was  near  Ins  own.  married,  ami  m  Ann  Arbor  he  formed  no  attachments.  When  his 
graduation  had  occurred  he  made  a  final  call  upon  President  Tappan,  nlm  warmlv  shook  his 
hand  anil  said:  "That  is  our  misfortune;  we  get  a  line  body  of  young  men  about  us  and 
gmw   attached   to  them,  then   we  have  to  lose  them.     I   suppose  you   will  he  getting   married 

s i."   he  added       Ilea, lie's   reply  was  that    he  had   no  particular   plan    for  thai.      "Well,   may   it 

conic  soon."  he  said,  and  smiled,  "and   1   trust    il    will   bring   you   happiness.'1     "When    I   am   to 

!"■  married,"  Beadle  replied,  "I  very  much  wish  you  may  come  and  celebrate  the  act."     "G I." 

said  he,  "1  shall  come  and  do  I  hat  wherever  you  may  lie;  just   lei    me  kllOVi    and   I   will  re-pond," 
ml  he  ne\ it  forgot  it. 

Mr.  Beadle  hail  arranged  to  lie  married  May  is,  1863,  and  on  the  15th  wrote  Dr.  Tappan 
"I  the  plan  and  recalled  his  agreement.  Dr,  Tappan  look  the  letter  to  his  class  in  philosophy 
the  daj  before  the  wedding  and  read  it  to  them,  recalled  his  promise  and  said,  "the  class  will 
not  meet  on  that  day."  lie  even  added  that  Colonel  Beadle  would  pass  on  the  afternoon 
train  on  his  wa\  from  his  regiment,  to  Ubion,  where  the  event  would  occur.  And  a  crowd 
of  "the  hoys"   were  al    the  tram   lo  greet    and  congratulate    Beadle. 

Ihi  I  he  mil]  nine  of  Hie  Isth,  Hi.  Tappan  came  to  Albion,  and  Ellen  S.  Chapman  and 
William    II.    II     Beadle   were   happily    married  and   left    for  Chicago  upon    the    n    train.      It    is 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  207 

impossible  to  follow  the  details  of  their  lives,  which  were  unusually  happy.  They  were 
devoted  to  one  another  and  to  their  family.  The  happiness  of  the  wife  and  three  daughters, 
and  their  education  and  comfort  were  the  controlling  motives  of  his  life.  When  he  was 
severely  ill  at  Annapolis,  Maryland,  his  wife  was  quickly  by  his  side,  and  also  upon  other 
■  i.i   ions  when  need  appeared,  and  the  lives  of  all  were  for  the  happiness  of  all. 

Upon  a  visit  to  tin'  home  of  the  youngest  daughter  at  Chicago,  in  July,  1897,  .Mrs. 
Beadle  was  stricken  with  a  sudden  and  critical  attack  of  hernia  and  the  skill  oi  five  able 
surgeons  was  in  vain.  She  died  under  the  necessary  operation,  leaving  the  husband  and 
three  daughters  prostrated  with  grief.  All  three  daughters  were  married,  tit  these.  Mrs. 
Wallace  Bruce  died  many  years  ago.  Mrs.  Fred  B.  Hughes  lives  in  San  Francisco,  California, 
ami  Mis.  .Mae  B.  Frink  resides  in  Eugene,  Oregon.  Mrs.  Hughes  has  one  daughter  and  one 
grandson.     Mrs.  Frink  has  two  daughters  and  one  son.  who  excels   in  sel 1  studies. 

Though  written  some  time  ago,  the  following  is  occasionally  reprinted: 

General  Beadle's  Beautiful  Tribute  To  His  Parents 

"Born  in  Parke  county,  Indiana,  in  a  log  cabin  built  wholly  by  my  father's  own  hands,  I 
wish  to  ile.  lair  tlie  great  indebtedness  1  owe  to  him  and  my  dear  mother  for  the  inheritance 
both  gave  me  of  a  life  of  great  and  devoted  labor  and  their  lessons  oi  the  highest  integrity 
and   morality,  of   which   they   were  the   best  examples. 

"They  gave  me  an  opportunity  to  labor  for  and  save  money  for  my  own  education,  and 
I  shall  ever  be  glad  that  I  devoted  myself  to  that  cause." 


NATHAN  E.  FRANKLIN. 


A  community  owes  much  to  those  men  who  direct  and  control  its  financial  institutions 
am!  Nathan  E.  Franklin  as  president  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Deadwood  has  done 
a  great  deal  to  fuither  the  development  of  the  city  and  its  vicinity,  making  the  hank  of 
which  he  is  the  executive  head  of  great  service  to  the  community.  The  lirst  care  of  the 
institution  has  been  the  safety  of  the  deposits,  but  it  has  been  so  wisely  directed  that 
this  end  has  been  attained  and  worthy  business  enterprises  have  also  been  fostered  through 
the  judicious  extension  of  credit.  The  Consolidated  Power  &  I-igbt  Company  of  Deadwood 
and  Lead  also  owes  much  of  its  prosperity  to  Mr.  Franklin,  as  he  is  its  president.  Although 
he  has  business  interests  which  occupy  much  of  his  time  and  attention,  he  has  been  prominent 
in  public  affairs  and  is  the  present  mayor  of  Deadwood. 

Mr.  Franklin  was  born  in  Burlington.  Iowa,  on  the  15th  of  December,  1870,  a  son  of 
Harris  and  Anna  (Steiner)  Franklin,  both  of  whom  were  born  in  Hanover,  Germany,  in  March, 
1849.  They  came  to  America  in  childhood  and  their  marriage  occurred  in  Burlington,  Iowa. 
The  father  came  to  this  country  when  hardly  nine  years  of  age  and  reside, 1  in  New  York  for 
some  time  but  later  removed  to  Iowa,  eventually  locating  at  Burlington.  After  being 
employed  for  some  time  at  various  things  he  became  a  traveling  salesman  for  a  Council 
Bltlll's  house  and  continued  ill  that  connection  until  1875,  when  he  went  to  Laramie.  Wyoming. 
In  that  year  he  made  a  business  trip  to  Custer,  South   Dakota,  but   returned  to  Wyoming  and 

engaged   in   mercantile   business   in   Cheyenne   until   1S78,   when    he   came   to    Deadw I   ami 

established  himself  in  business.  In  1908  he  retired  from  tin'  cares  and  responsibilities  of 
active  life  and  now  resides  in  New  York  city.  He  was  one  of  the  men  who  did  much  for 
the  early  development  of  the  locality  around  Deadwood.  lie  was  among  the  lirst  to  mine 
in  the  Hat  formation  here  ami  was  an  organizer  of  the  Golden  Reward,  one  of  the  famous 
pines  of  tin  Black  Hills,  hut  later  disposed  of  this  mine  to  E.  II.  Harriman  and  his 
associates.  He  was  the  organizer  of  the  American  National  Bank  at  Deadwood,  which 
was  afterward  merged  with  the  First  National  Bank:  is  the  principal  stockholder  of  the 
Franklin  Hotel  ami  organized  the  Franklin  Live  Stock  Company,  which  did  an  extensive 
business  until  the  open  ranges  were  taken  i i ] ■  by  settlers.  lb'  is  a  man  of  unusual  public 
spirit,  ami  was  always  willing  to  give  of  iiis  ability  and  money  to  assist  in  any  project 
that  would  promote  the  advancement  of  Deadwood  and  its  vicinity.  His  generosity  is  well 
known  ;1 1 1 <1  no  worthy  cause  ever  sought  his  assistance  in  vain.  Although  he  did  so  much 
for  the  public  good  outside  of  the  political  field,  he  always  refused  to  hold  office.  His 
wife  passed  away  January  10,  1902. 


208  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Nathan  E.  Franklin  i-  an  only  child  and  received  the  best  educational  a.hantages.  After 
graduating  from  the  Deadwood  high  school  in  1887,  he  entered  Notre  Dame  University  and 
was  graduated  therefrom  with  the  class  of  1890.  In  L887,  while  still  attending  school, 
he  served  an  apprenticeship  in  a  drug  store  belonging  to  Kirk  6.  Phillips  in  the  summer 
and  in  1890  was  employed  by  thai  gentleman  as  clerk.  In  18,91  he  embarked  in  the  drug 
business  for  himself  at  Deadwood,  so  continuing  until  1902,  when  he  disposed  of  his  store 
and  was  cashier  of  the  American  National  Hank  for  three  years.  At  the  end  of  that  time 
tin1  bank  consolidated  with  the  First  National,  and  Mr.  Franklin  became  president  of  the 
institution,  in  which  capacity  he  is  still  serving.  He  has  executive  talent  of  a  high  order 
and  under  his  direction  all  the  departments  work  in  harmony  and  the  hank  as  a  whole 
is  growing  steadily  in  assets  and  in  the  confidence  of  the  community.  Mr.  Franklin  not 
only  thoroughly  understands  both  the  detail  of  banking  routine  and  the  underlying  prin- 
ciples oi  banking  and  currency,  but  he  is  also  an  excellent  judge  of  men  and  surrounds  him- 
self with  those  who  are  unusually  competent  for  the  discharge  of  their  duties.  He  organized 
the  Consolidated  power  &  Light  Company  of  Deadwood  and  Lead,  which  furnishes  light  and 
power  to  all  of  the  mining  companies  in  the  locality  and  to  a  number  of  cities,  including 
Whitewood,  Sturgis,  Belle  Fourche,  Portland,  Terry  and  Central  City.  It  is  one  of  the  largest 
power  and  light  companies  in  the  west  and  as  its  president  Mr.  Franklin  has  many  impor- 
tant questions  to  decide  and  heavy  responsibilities  to  hear,  but  his  powers  of  administration 
are  equal  to  the  demands  made  upon  them.  He  is  prominent  in  the  association  of  bankers 
and  represents  the  state  of  South  Dakota  upon  the  executive  council  of  the  American  Hankers' 
Association  and  is  in  addition  vice  president  of  the  South  Dakota   State  Bankers'  Association. 

Mr.  Franklin  was  married  on  the  14th  of  September,  1893,  to  Miss  Ada  F.  Keller,  who 
was  horn  in  Cheyenne,  Wyoming,  a  daughter  of  Frank  and  Minnie  Keller.  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Franklin  have  one  daughter,  Anna  Mildred,  the  wife  of  D.  S.  Traitel,  a  resident  of  New 
York  city,  who  is  engaged  in  the  marble  importing  business  and  also  takes  contracts  for 
marble  work  in  the  erection  of  new  buildings.  The  Traitel  Marble  Company  of  Long  Island 
is   well   known   to  the   trade. 

Mr.  Franklin  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  is  the  present 
mayoi  of  Dead wom],  giving  to  the  municipality  a  vigorous  and  clean  administration,  lie  has 
been   a   director   of   the    Deadwood    Business    Men's  Club    for   eight    years   and    its    president; 

lor   three  years  and   under  his   direction   tl rganization    has  accomplished   much   good   for 

the  city,  lb-  is  also  president  of  the  local  humane  society.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the 
Benevolent     Protective    Order    of    Elks   and    the    Masonic    order,    in    which    he   has   attained    the 

thirty-sec I  degree,     lie  is  one  of  the  commanding  figures  in   business  ami  financial  circles 

of    Deadw 1    and    all    concede   that    his    position    is    due    solely    to    his    marked    executive    and 

business  ability   and   to   hi-   proven    probity. 


HON.  JOHN   \V.   WITTMAYER, 

Eon    John  W.  Wittmayer,  of  Scotland.  Smith  Dakota,  i-  manifesting  excellent  executive 

ability   ami  the  power  of  c dinating  adverse  elements  in  1ns  work  as  superintendent  oi  the 

i Lridge,  i  all  Lumber  Company,  who  have  nine  lumberyards  in  the  southeastern  section  of 

thi  i.ii.-.  II. ■  ha-  rendered  South  Dakota  able  service  as  state  representative,  serving  in  the 
lower  house  oi  the  legislature  at  an  early  .lay  m  the  history  oi  tlie  -late.  II.-  is  a  representa- 
tive oi  one  of  the  German  families  that  in  the  early  '70s  left  the  Russian  domains  ami  camfl 
to  the  United  States  to  enrich  American  citizenship  with  then-  sturdy  qualities. 

His    lather,   .lohaun    Wittmayer.    was    Loin    in    tie-    Milage    ..I    Klickstahl,    Russia,   and    was 

a  son  ..i  George  Wittmayer,  who  secured  a  farm  there  upon  his  removal  from  Wittenberg; 
Germany.  The  czarina,  known  as  Catherine  the  Great,  had  invited  Germans  to  settle  in  her 
domain-,  granting  t..  them  religious  liheit\  and  the  right  to  use  their  own  language,  and 
accordingly  earlj  in  the  nineteenth  century  many  thrifty  German  families  emigrated  to 
Ri  -  Johann  Wittmayer  served  as  a  district  judge  in  Russia  and  through  official  chanj 
im  I  was  early  apprised  oi  the  intention  oi  the  czar  to  restrict  the  right-  oi  the  German  citi- 
zens thai  had  been  expressly  guaranteed  them  by  Catherine  the  Great.  He  realized  that  the 
situation  would  be  unbearable  when  the  purposes  of  the  czar  were  carried  out  and  was  there- 


HON.  JOHN   \V.   \\  [TTMAYER 


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fore  among  the  first  to  determine  upon  a  removal  to  a  freer  country.  He  was  one  of  a  com- 
mittee of  seven  sent  out  by  the  German  colony  to  find  a  suitable  location  for  a  settlement. 
The  committee  traveled  over  Germany,  England  and  Turkey  without  finding  a  place  that 
met  all  the  requirements  and  returned  to  Russia  for  further  consultation  with  those  whom 
they  represented.  While  at  Odessa  Mr.  Wittmayer  accidentally  met.  a  Mr.  Bett  of  Iowa, 
who  was  there  on  a  pleasure  trip  and  who  told  him  of  the  wonderful  opportunities  of  free 
land,  free  speech,  free  religious  privileges  and  free  schools  to  be  had  for  the  taking  in  the 
Dakotas.  The  committee  was  so  impressed  with  the  opportunities  offered  by  the  new  land 
that  they  reported  favorably  upon  the  Dakotas,  disposed  of  their  property  and  came  here 
with  one  of  the  first  colonies  of  German-Russians,  as  they  are  known  in  South  Dakota,  to 
emigrate  to  the  new  west.  The  colony  left  Hamburg  on  an  old  sailing  vessel  known  as  the 
Noah,  which  had  been  converted  into  a  steamship,  and  by  the  use  of  both  steam  and  sail 
arrived  in  New  York  on  the  20th  of  October,  1873,  just  fifteen  days  after  embarking.  From 
New  York  they  came  directly  to  Yankton,  reaching  their  destination  in  four  or  five  days. 
That  city  was  then  the  end  of  the  railroad  and  the  edge  of  the  wilderness  and  they  were  imme- 
diately confronted  with  pioneer  conditions  of  life.  Mr.  Wittmayer  was  in  comparatively  good 
circumstances  and  as  soon  as  possible  purchased  two  yoke  of  oxen  and  two  cows,  to  which 
equipment  was  soon  added  a  team  of  ponies.  The  family  settled  upon  a  claim  nine  miles 
south  of  Scotland  and  for  the  first  season  lived  in  a  one-room  shanty  built  of  rough  logs  and 
with  a  shed  roof.  As  it  was  summer  the  cook  stove  -was  set  up  in  the  yard  and  a  stone  oven 
such  as  is  used  for  baking  in  Europe  was  erected  nearby.  The  roof  leaked  so  badly  that 
there  was  but  one  dry  corner  in  the  room  and  the  bed  of  the  mother  was  placed  there  as 
she  had  left  Russia  with  a  severe  case  of  rheumatism.  It  rained  nearly  every  night  through- 
out the  entire  summer  but  as  the  days  were  sunny  and  warm  the  bedding  dried  quickly  when 
spread  out  upon  the  prairie  grass.  During  the  summer  of  1874  they  erected  a  sodhouse, 
which  was  a  great  improvement  upon  their  first  dwelling.  The  roof  was  constructed  of 
large  poles  and  these  were  covered  by  small  willow  branches,  which  in  turn  were  covered  by 
prairie  hay.  The  sod  was  placed  upon  the  hay  and  was  plastered  over  with  a  heavy  mortar 
of  clay  and  this  was  washed  with  a  thinner  mixture,  the  roof  when  completed  being  proof 
against  the  heaviest  rains.  The  inside  of  the  house  was  shaved  smooth  with  a  spade  and 
t In- ri  whitewashed,  which  gave  the  rooms  a  very  pleasing  and  homelike  appearance.  The 
winter  was  passed  very  comfortably  in  this  house  and  it  remained  the  family  residence  for 
a  number  of  years.  The  mother  of  our  subject  was  in  her  maindenhood  Katherine  Retzer, 
and  was  also  of  German  parentage  although  a  native  of  Russia.  She  passed  away  in  18S7 
and  the  father  continued  upon  the  home  farm  until  1891,  when  he  retired  from  agricultural 
pursuits  and  made  his  home  with  his  son,  John  W.,  until  his  demise,  which  occurred  January 

10,  1912,  when  he  was  eighty-seven  years  of  age.     In  their  family  were  six  children,   

sons  and  two  daughters,  of  whom  four  survive,  namely:  Simon,  a  resident  of  Fertonia,  North 
Dakota;  John  W..  of  this  review:  Christina,  the  wife  of  Christian  Mehren,  of  Scotland:  and 
Rosina,  who  married  Jacob  Yielhauer,  a  farmer  living  four  miles  west  of  Tyndall. 

John  W.  Wittmayer  was  born  in  the  village  of  Kleinneidorf,  Russia,  January  27.  1861, 
and  was  a  lad  of  twelve  years  when  the  family  came  to  America.  He  remembers  well  the 
Strange  new  sights  of  the  voyage  and  the  later  journey  by  land  to  the  Dakotas.  He  was 
given  good  educational  advantages,  attending  the  country  schools  of  the  neighborhood  in  the 
acquirement  of  his  elementary  education,  and  during  the  winter  of  1873-74  lie  went  to  school 
in  Yankton.  In  1877,  when  sixteen  years  of  age,  he  secured  a  position  with  the  firm  of  Gard- 
ner  Brothers,  implement  dealers  of  Yankton,  and  remained  with  them  for  four  years.  He 
JFas  married  in  1881  and  located  on  a  farm  some  nine  miles  west  of  Scotland.  His  fathei 
had  filed  upon  this  place  but  relinquished  it  so  that  his  son  might  prove  up  upon  it.  which 
he  did.  receiving  after  residing  thereon  the  required  length  of  time  a  patent  of  title  from 
the  government.  In  1883  -Mr.  Wittmayer  of  this  review  abandoned  farming  ami  secured  a 
position  with  a  hardware  and  implement  firm  in  Scotland,  remaining  with  them  until  1885. 
In  that  year  he  accepted  a  position  with  the  Oshkosh  Lumber  Company  and  continued  with 
their  successors.  R.  McMillan  and  Morgan  Brothers,  until  he  resigned,  Januarv  12.  1891,  to 
take  his  seat  as  representative  from  his  district  in  the  second  general  assembly  of  the  state. 
After  the  close  of  the  legislative  session  Mr.  Wittmayer  opened  a  general  store  at  Tripp,  this 
state,  but  conducted  it  for  only  a  short  time,  selling  out  in  1893.  He  then  became  traveling 
salesman  for  the  Deering  Harvester  Company,  which  position  he  filled  for  two  pears,  retain- 

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2li'  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

ing  his  residence  in  Tripp  during  thai  time.  In  1895  he  removed  to  Scotland  and  for  one 
winter  attended  the  Scotland  Academy,  but  the  following  spring  he  again  went  on  the  road, 
representing  Warder,  Bushnell  &  Glessner  in  the  sale  of  Champion  harvesting  machinery. 
lie  remained  with  that  firm  throughout  the  year  1898  and  in  the  following  year  engaged  in 
the  real-estate  business  with  C.  C.  King.  In  1900,  however,  the  two  established  a  general 
store,  incorporating  as  the  Wittmayer  .Mercantile  Company  and  continuing  in  business  for 
eighteen  months.  At  the  end  of  that  time  Mr.  Wittmayer  retired  from  the  store  with  a 
wealth  of  experience  but  with  no  tangible  assets.  His  old  firm  of  Warder.  Busline]]  \  (dessner 
had  an  opening  for  him  and  he  entered  their  employ  again,  continuing  with  them  during  the 
remainder  of  1902  and  all  of  the  following  year.  Since  1904  he  has  been  engaged  in  the 
lumber  business,  being  now  interested  in  and  superintendent  for  the  Goodridge,  Call  Lumber 
Company,  who  operate  nine  yards,  situated  at  Scotland.  Tripp,  Freeman.  Lesterville,  Volin, 
[rene,  Viborg,  Hurley  and  Canistota.  He  keeps  in  close  touch  with  the  local  managers  of  all 
the  yards  and  the  affairs  of  the  company  are  in  excellent  condition  as  he  is  a  business  man 
of  more  than  usual  ability.  He  is  also  an  extensive  landowner  having  about  nine  hundred 
acres  in  North  Dakota  as  well  as  a  forty-acre  orchard  in  the  Sacramento  vallej  oi  i  alifornia. 
In  Siot  land,  on  the  27th  of  September,  1881,  Mr.  Wittmayer  was  united  in  marriage  to 
.Miss  Elizabeth  Derheim.  Her  parents,  Ludvig  and  Justina  (Fischer)  Derheim,  were  also 
natives  of  Russia  and  of  German  descent.  They  came  to  America  in  1887  and  settled  on  a 
farm  twelve  miles  west  of  Scotland,  South  Dakota.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wittmayer  lia\e  been 
born  six  children,  two  sons  and  four  daughters,  as  follows:  Rosina  i  .;  (  hristian  V..  who  is 
married  and  has  charge  of  the  lumberyard  at  Tripp;  Gustav  Emil,  who  died  in  1890,  at  the 

age  of  two  years;  Catherine  J.,  a  graduate  of  the  Yankton  scl Is;   Bertha   M..  who  died  in 

1894.  at  the  age  of  three  years;  and  Johanna  I!.,  who  was  graduated  from  the  Scotland  high 
school  in   1915. 

The  family  are  members  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  are  loyal  to  the  teachings  of  their 

ancestral   faith.     In   politics   Mr.   Wittmayer   is   a   democrat   and  he  has   been   called   u] to 

till  various  local  offices,  such  as  member  of  the  school  board  and  city  council,  and  has  also 
been  elected  to  the  state  legislature.  He  experienced  many  of  the  hardships  of  early  days, 
having  to  meet  both  fire  and  blizzard.  At  the  time  of  the  January  blizzard  of  isss  he  was 
employed  at  the  lumber  office  and  knowing  the  serious  nature  of  the  storm,  he  went  to  the 
schoolhouse  for  his  daughter  Boon  after  the  storm  began  and  did  not  cease  work  until  he  had 
taken  every  child  to  safety.  The  snow  fell  so  rapidly  and  was  so  dense'  that  it  was  onlj  by 
feeling  his  way  along  the  fences  that  he  could  reach  the  bouse.  Two  great  prairie  fires  swept 
down  upon  the  settlement  while  he  was  still  upon  the  farm.  The  one  ol  September,  1878, 
came  from  the  south  and  so  menaced  his  buildings  and  grain  that  it  was  necessary  to  fight  it 
desperately.     In  the  struggle  to  save  Ins  property  he  forgot  his  own  safety  and  lus  clothing 

caughl     file    and    his    lace    was    severely    burned    before    the    111! S    could    be    extinguished.      The 

following   year  lire  started   in  the  reservation  in  Charles   Mix  county  and   for  a  day  or  two 

burned  north  but  was  then  driven  by  a  shifting  wind  to  the  southeast  and  i sinned  several 

barns  and  dwellings  as  well  as  considerable  grain  and  hay  belonging  to  the  Wittmayer  fam- 
ily, Onlj  those  who  actually  lived  upon  the  open  prairie  in  those  early  days  can  ha\e  an 
adequate  conception   of  the  swiftness  and   terror  of  the  prairie  lire,  which  so  often  laid  waste 

great   seen., n-  oi   , it iv  and  took  a  heavy  toll  oi   life.     Mr.  Wittmayer  has  lived  a  life  of 

usefulness  and  bis  reward  is  the  honor  and  esteem  in  which  he  i-  held  by  all  who  know  him. 
lie   is   net    only   a  good  citizen   but    is  also  a   successful   business   man  and   an   administrator  of 

ability. 


li. Wild.  JOSEPH  CONWAY, 


\ rig  the  leading  and  prominent   representatives  oi  the  bar  of  Sioux  Falls  i-  numbered 

Daniel  Joseph  Conway,  who   For  a   number  of  years  has  held  (he  office  of  city  attorney  and 

since   is'.il   ha-  been   in  successful  general  practice  in  the  ununity.     lie  was  b,,rn  in  La   Salle. 

li March    i,   I860,  and  is  a  son  of  Daniel  and   Mary   (McTernan)   Conway.     The  father. 

who  was  a  native  ol  County  Sligo,  [reland,  came  to  America  as  a  young  man.  and  died  August 
i.  is.v.i.  when  lie  was  about  thirty-five  years  of  age.     In  lii-  familj   were  five  children:    Maria 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  213 

L.,  now  known  as  Sister  Maria,  a  charity  sister  who  is  superior  of  the  Infanta  Orphan 
Asylum,  of  Utica,  New  York;  Phillip,  a  resident  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa;  James  F.,  of  Sioux 
Fall-.  South  Dakota;  Daniel  Joseph  and  Patrick  C,  twins,  the  latter  now  pastor  of  a 
Roman  Catholic  church  oi  Chicago,  Illinois. 

Daniel  Joseph  Conway  acquired  his  preliminary  education  in  the  public  schools  of 
La  Salle  and  later  attended  St.  Viateur"s  College  at  Bourbonnais,  Illinois.  He  was  later  a 
student  in  the  Northern  Normal  School  at  Dixon  and  following  the  completion  of  his  course 
engaged  in  teaching  in  Livingston  county.  Illinois,  in  1880  and  1881,  and  in  Highland,  that 
state,  in  18S2.  Mr.  Conway  went  to  Iowa  in  1887,  locating  in  Orange  City,  and  in  January, 
1888,  he  was  appointed  deputy  auditor  of  Sioux  county,  Iowa,  serving  until  March.  1889. 
Upon  the  expiration  of  his  term  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls.  South  Dakota,  and  engaged  in  the 
real-estate  business  here  until  September,  1891.  In  that  year  lie  began  the  practice  of  law 
and  in  1893  became  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Muller  &  Conway,  which  partnership  still  exists. 
He  has  been  connected  with  important  professional  work  since  that  time,  controlling  today  a 
representative  and  growing  patronage.  His  ability  received  official  recognition  in  1898, 
when  lie  was  made  city  attorney  oi  Smux  Falls,  serving  two  years.  He  was  again  appointed 
to  that  office  in  1907,  this  time  serving  for  one  year.  In  May,  1909,  he  received  his  third 
appointment  to  the  position,  which  lie  still  holds,  his  official  record  being  a  credit  alike  to  his 
legal  ability  and  his  public  spirit.  In  June.  1897.  Mr.  Conway  was  appointed  United  States 
commissioner  for  South  Dakota  by  Judge  John  E.  Carland  and  has  held  that  position  con- 
tinuously since,  being  reappointed  by  Judge  Carland  and  later  by  his  successor,  Judge  James 
1).  Elliott. 

(in  the  26th  of  November,  1890.  in  Kansas  City.  Missouri,  Mr.  Conway  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Jennie  Frances  Conness,  a  daughter  oi  Walter  Conness,  and  they  have 
become  the  parents  oi  -even  children:  Henrietta  M..  Roberta  M..  Marie  B..  Frances  M.,  Daniel 
Walter.   Patrick  Charles  and  James  Vincent. 

Mr.  Conway  is  a  member  of  the  Roman  Catholic  church,  is  connected  fraternally  with 
the  Knights  of  Columbus  ami  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democratic  party.  He 
is  one  of  the  leading  attorneys  of  Sioux  Falls,  well  known  in  private  practice  and  in  official 
circles,  where  he  has  accomplished  a  great  deal  of  notable  and  lasting  work. 


JUDGE  SAMUEL  CLELAND  POLLEY. 

In  the  history  of  South  Dakota  it  is  imperative  that  mention  be  made  of  Judge  Samuel 
Cleland  Policy,  who  for  four  years  was  secretary  of  state  and  has  been  otherwise  prominently 
connected  with  events  which  have  shaped  the  history  and  molded  the  policy  of  the  com- 
monwealth. In  1912  he  whs  made  a  member  of  the  supreme  court  and  is  proving  himself 
the  peer  of  the  ablest  members  of  this  court  of  last  resort.  His  birth  occurred  in  Winnebago 
Valley  township,  Houston  county,  Minnesota,  on  the  13th  of  January,  1864,  hi-  parents 
being  John  C.  and  Amanda  A.  (Komi  Policy.  The  father,  who  was  born  in  Youngstown, 
Ohio,  February  26,  1826,  and  was  an  agriculturist  by  occupation,  removed  to  Houston  county, 
Minnesota,  in  is.".;  and  in  the  fall  of  1878  took  up  his  abode  in  Aitkin  county,  Minnesota. 
Being  the  lust  man  to  engage  in  funning  in  that  county.  There  he  made  his  home  until 
called  to  his  final  rest  on  the  26th  of  September,  1886,  while  hi-  wife  died  in  August.  1896. 
To  them  wen-  born  eleven  children,  three  oi  whom  died  in  infancy,  the  others  being  as 
follow  :  Robert  Bruce,  who  wa-  bom  in  is;,:;  ami  i-  a  resident  of  the  state  of  Washington 
Isabella,  who  pa-scd  away  at  the  age  of  sixteen  yea,-:  Mice,  who  i-  the  w  blow  of  Lafayette 
Knox  and  resides  in  Pasadena.  California;  Anna  Louise,  the  wile  of  W.  A.  Sehoemaker,  who 
is  the  president  of  the  state  Normal  School  of  St.  cloud,  Minnesota:  Theresa,  who  gave  her 
hand  in  marriage  to  i  liarles  II    Foot,  a  practicing  attorney  of  Kalispell,  Montana:  Samuel  C. 

of  tbi-  i, .view:   Jessie   M.,  a   school  teacher  of   Minneapolis;   and   Helen,  who   i-  tie    wii 

Arthur  I'.  White.  ,,i   Bemidji,  Minnesota. 

Samuel  <  .  Policy  supplemented  hi-  early  public-sel I  training  by  a  course  in  the  State 

Normal    School   at    St.   Cloud.    Minnesota,  and    in    I  he    I   niversity    of    Minnesota.      In    the    latter 

he  pursued  a   law   course  ami  was  graduated   1. 1..   B.  in    1890.     lie  has  since  c 'entrated   his 

efforts  u| the  practice  of  law-  and  has  advanced  continuously  until  be  stands  todav  as  one 


214  HISTORY  OF  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

of  the  foremost  representatives  of  the  bar  of  the  state.  Ee  has  resided  in  Deadwood  since 
1890  and  throughout  the  intervening  years,  while  eii"a".cd  in  private  practice,  lias  been  con- 
nected with  some  of  the  most  important  litigation  heard  in  the  state.  In  1912  lie  was 
elected   to   the   supreme    bench,   whereon    he   is   new    Bitting.     His   decisions   indicate   strong 

mentality,  careful  analysis,  a  1 1 gh  knowledge  of  the  law  and  an  unbiased  judgment.    The 

judge  "ii  the  bench  fails  more  frequently,  perhaps,  from  a  deficiency  in  that  broad-mindedness 
which  not  only  c prehends  the  details  of  a  situation  quickly  but  also  insures  a  com- 
plete self-control  under  even  the  most  exasperating  conditions  than  from  any  other  cause, 
and  tin'  judge  » lio  makes  a  success  in  the  discharge  of  his  multitudinous  delicate  duties  is 
a  man  of  well  rounded  character,  finely  balanced  mind  ami  of  splendid  intellectual  attain- 
ments.   That  Judge  1'ollcv  is  regarded  as  such  a  jurist  is  a  uniformly  accepted  fact. 

Judge  Polley  has  filled  other  public  oliices,  all  of  which  have  been  largely  in  the  line  of 
his  profession.  He  was  states  attorney  for  Lawrence  county  for  the  years  1901  and  1902. 
In  1  '.his  lie  was  elected  secretary  of  state  for  a  term  ot  two  years,  being  reelected  in  1910, 
while  in  I  'ins  lie  was  also  a  member  of  the  Capitol  Coin  miss  ion  that  had  eh  a  rue  of  the  building, 
finishing  and  furnishing  of  the  new  capitol  at  Pierre.  During  that  period  he  was  likewise 
a  member  of  the  state  hoard  of  pardons  and  a  member  of  the  state  board  of  assessment 
and  equalization.  His  political  allegiance  has  always  been  given  to  the  republican  party, 
while  his  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Episcopal  church.  In  the 
line  of  his  profession  lie  is  connected  with  the  South  Dakota  State  Bai  Association  and  the 
American    liar    Association. 

tin  the  t5th  of  November,  1899,  at  Deadwood,  .Indue  Policy  was  married  to  Miss  Lenore 

V.  McConncll.  a.  daughter  of  Alexander  S.    McC( ell.     They  have  three  children:     Catherine 

Louise,  horn  March  :-'7.  1901:  Cleland  Alexander,  horn  February  6.  1904:  and  Chalmers,  born 
.lime  l:i,  1906.  Such  in  brief  is  the  history  of  one  of  the  eminent  jurist-  of  the  northwest, 
a  man  to  wl i  duty  has  been  the  watchword  of  activity  and  who  throughout  his  pro- 
fessional and  political  career  has  held  to  the  highest  standards  of  legal  practice  and  of 
citizenship. 


CHARLES  OLIN   BAILEY. 


Charles  Olin  Bailej  was  born  in  Freeport,  Illinois,  Julj  :.'.  lsiai.  ]|,.  is  the  oldest  son 
of  the  late  Judge  Joseph  Mead  Bailej  (former  chief  justice  of  Illinois)  ami  Anna  Olin  Bailey, 
lie  cone  oi  old  New  England  stock  and  is  in  the  ninth  generation  from  .lames  Bailey,  who 
settled  at  Rowley,  Massachusetts,  about  1640.  tin  his  mother's  side  he  is  in  the  seventh 
generation  From  John  Olin,  who  settled  in  East  Greenwich,  Rhode  Island,  about  HITS.  Ainomf 
his  ancestors  an'  William  Bradford,  who  came  over  in  the  Mayflower  and  was  the  second 
governoi  of  Plymouth  colony,  and  Captain  John  Mason,  the  noted  Indian  fighter  and  the 
hero  of  the  Peeped   war  oi    1 637. 

Mr.  Bailey  received  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Freeport,  Illinois.  In  the 
fall  of  1876  he  entered  the  University  of  Rochester,  Rochester,  New  York,  at  which  institu- 
tion he  graduated  in  June,  L880,  with  the  degrei  of  A.  P.  lie  was  a  member  of  the  Alpha 
Delta    Phi    fraternity,  of   which   his   father,  brother  and   two  sons   have  also  been   members. 

In  July.    1880,  he  entered    ii| the  study  of  law   in  the  office  of  Neff  &    Stearns  at    Freeport, 

and  in  March,  1881,  he  became  a  student  in  the  office  of  Rosenthal  i\  Pence  in  Chicago.  In 
May,  1881,  he  entered  Hie  law  department  of  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railway  Company 
as  garnishee  clerk,  where  he  continued  his  legal  studies  under   Burton  C.  Cook,  the  general 

solicitor   and    Augustus    M.    Herrington,   the   solicitor,   oi    that    company.      He    was   admitted   to 

the  bar  in  lss:.\  l|,  has  been  admitted  to  practice  in  (he  -tale-,  of  Illinois,  Iowa,  Nebraska, 
South  Dakota  and  the  territory  of  Dakota.  On  October  :.'■"..  1893,  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar 
of  the  supreme  court   oi   ih..   I  nited  State-,  hi.-  admission  being  moved  by  General  John  M. 

Palme:     then  .i   I  nited  states  senator  from  Illinois. 

In   March,   iss:;,   Mr.   Bailey  removed  to   Eagle  Grove,  Iowa,  where  he  became  a  division 

itt \    foi   the  Chicago  .^    Northwestern   Railway  Company  on  its  Northern   Iowa  Division. 

In   lssi  he  was  elected  the  member  oi   the  Iowa  del iratic  state  central  committee  for  the 

tenth  eo,,..,,     ional  district      I  pon  the  election  in  that   year  of  President  Cleveland,  he  was 


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placed  in  charge  of  the  distribution  of  the  federal  patronage  in  the  thirteen  counties  of  Ids 
congressional  district.  In  1885,  he  was  reelected  a  member  of  the  state  centra]  committee. 
In  the  same  year  he  was  elected  mayor  of  the  city  of  Eagle  Grove. 

In  January,  1886,  Mr.  Bailey  removed  to  Chicago,  where  he  formed  a  law  partnership 
'with  Allan  C.  Story  and  William  G.  Witherell.  This  partnership  was  dissolved  at  the  end 
of  a  year  and  Mr.  Bailey  came  to  the  territory  of  Dakota,  taking  up  his  residence  at  Sioux 
Falls,  April  1,  18S7.  His  younger  brother,  the  late  Joseph  .Mead  Bailey,  Jr.,  had  preceded  him 
to  Sioux  Falls  and  was  engaged  there  in  the  banking  business. 

After  locating  at  Sioux  Falls,  Mr.  Bailey  opened  a  law  olliee  and  practiced  alone  until 
July,  1887,  when  he  formed  a  partnership  with  Herbert  Taft  Root,  under  the  firm  name  of 
Bailey  &  Root.  This  partnership  was  dissolved  in  February,  1888.  In  the  fall  of  1888,  Mr. 
Bailey  was  nominated  as  the  democratic  candidate  for  district  attorney  of  Minnehaha  county, 
Dakota.  At  the  Xovember  election  he  was  elected  to  that  office  by  over  five  hundred  major- 
ity, running  over  one  thousand  live  hundred  ahead  of  his  ticket  and  being  the  only  democrat 
elected  in  the  county.  In  18'JU,  while  he  was  serving  as  district  attorney,  a  local  option  law 
went  into  effect  in  his  county.  Mr.  Bailey  at  once  applied  to  the  board  of  county  commis- 
sioners for  an  appropriation  sufficient  to  enforce  the  law.  His  request  being  refused,  Mr. 
Bailey  promptly  resigned  his  office.  He  did  not  propose  to  attempt,  without  adequate  finan- 
cial resources,  to  enforce  a  law  upon  which  there  was  a  strong  division  of  public  sentiment 
and.  on  the  other  hand,  he  was  not  willing  to  continue  as  the  public  prosecutor  of  his 
county  and  permit  the  laws  to  be  violated.  Since  then  he  has  not  held  nor  sought  any  public 
office.  For  some  years  he  continued  to  take  an  active  interest  in  politics  and  from  1894  to 
1904  he  was  the  chairman  of  the  Minnehaha  county  democratic  central  committee,  lie  declined 
a  further  reelection  in  1904  and  has  ever  since  devoted  himself  to  his  profession. 

In  January,  1890,  Mr.  Bailey  entered  into  a  law  partnership  with  the  late  Captain  Wil- 
liam H.  Stoddard  and  William  H.  Wilson,  under  the  firm  name  of  Bailey,  Stoddard  &  Wilson. 
In  1891,  Mr.  Wilson  withdrew  from  this  firm  and  the  business  was  continued  under  the  name 
of  Bailey  &   Stoddard.     In  January,   18'.)2.  this  firm  was  dissolved  and  Mr.   Bailey   formed   a 

partnership  with  John  Howard  Voorhees,  under  the  name  of    Bailey   &    V -hees.     In  July, 

1895,  Judge  Frank  R.  Aikens  and  Harry  E.  Judge  joined  the  firm,  the  name  being  changed 
to  Aikens,  Bailey  &  Voorhees.  In  October.  1897,  Judge  Aikens  and  Mr.  Judge  withdrew  and 
formed  the  firm  of  Aikens  &  Judge  and  the  name  of  Bailey  &  Voorhees  was  resumed.  Since 
that  time  there  has  been  no  change  in  the  firm  name,  although  the  mcmbei  hip  of  the  linn 
has  several  times  changed  by  the  admission  and  withdrawal  of  various  partners.  It  i--  at 
present  composed  of  Charles  Olin  Bailey,  John  Howard  Voorhees,  Peter  G.  Honegger  and 
Theodore  Mead  Bailey. 

The  firm  of  Bailey  &  Voorhees  enjoys  the  most  extensive  practice  of  any  law  firm  in 
South  Dakota,  a  practice  not  confined  to  Sioux  Falls  and  Minnehaha  county  alone  but  extend- 
ing throughout  the  entire  state.  The  firm  has  a  large  corporation  practice  and  also  does  an 
extensive  commercial  law  business.  It  occupies  practically  the  entire  second  floor  of  the 
Bailey-Glidden  building  for  its  offices  and  employs  a  large  corps  of  clerks  and  stenographers. 
The  law  library  of  Mr.  Bailey  (the  collection  of  which  was  commenced  by  his  father,  the 
late  Judge  Joseph  Mead  Bailey,  in  1856)  is  the  largest  law  library  in  the  Dakotas  and  one 
of  the  largest  private  law  libraries  in  the  United  States.  It  contains  upwards  of  ten  thousand 
volumes  of  textbooks  and  reports. 

In  June,  1887,  shortly  after  coming  to  Sioux  Falls,  Mr.  Bailey  was  appointed  attorney 
for  the  mercantile  agency  of  R.  G.  Dun  &  Company,  a  position  which  he  has  ever  since  held. 
He  has  been  the  attorney  in  South  Dakota  for  the  Illinois  Central  Railroad  Company  ever 
-nice  that  road  was  built  into  Sioux  Falls  in  the  fall  of  1887.  Since  1890,  he  has  been  the 
counsel  in  South  Dakota  for  the  Western  Union  Telegraph  Company.  He  is  also  counsel  for 
the  American  Surety  Company,  the  American  Express  I  ompany,  Wells  Fargo  &  Company,  the 
Adams  Express  Company,  the  Sulzberger  &  Sons  Company,  and  many  other  corporations. 
He  is  the  local  legal  representative  at  Sioux  Falls  of  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul 
Railway  Company.  In  March,  1907,  he  was  appointed  receiver  of  the  Missouri  River  &  North- 
western Railway  Company  and  held  that  position  until  the  receiver's  sale  of  that  road  in 
1909.  He  has  been  employed  in  many  important  litigations  during  his  residence  in  the  state 
and  of  the  thirty-three  volumes  of  South  Dakota  reports  which  have  hem  issued  since  tin- 
admission  of  the  state  there  are  but  two  volumes  which  do  not  contain   reports  of  cases  in 


218  IllSn  )RY  <  )F  Si  )UTH   DAKOTA 

which  he  ha-  acted  aa  counsel.  His  name  also  appears  in  the  reports  of  the  supreme  courts 
of  Illinois,  [owa  and  or  the  territorj  oi  Dakota,  of  the  appellate  court  of  Illinois,  of  the 
supreme  court  of  the  United  States  and  oi  the  United  States  circuit  court  of  appeals. 

Mr.   Bailey   lias  taken   much   interest  in   Masonry.     He  is  a   past   master  of   Minnehaha 

Lodge,  No.  5,  A.  1'.  &  A.  M.;  past  high  priest  of  Sioux  Falls  Chapter,  No.  :.'.  R.  A.  M.J  thrice 
illustrious  master  of  Alpha  Council,  No.  1.  R.  &  S.  M.;  past  eminent  commander  of  Cyrene 
Commandery,  No.  2,  Ix.  T.;  past  venerable  master  of  Khurum  Lodge  of  Perfection,  No.  3, 
A.  &  A.  S.  R.  He  is  also  a  member  oi  Albert  Pike  Chapter  of  Rose  <  roix,  No.  :.',  A.  &  A.  S. 
R.j  <  oeur  de  Leon  Council  of  Kadosh,  No.  :.'.  A.  &  A.  s.  R.;  Occidental  Consistory,  No.  2,  A. 
&  A.  S.;  Jasper  chapter.  No.  8,  0.  E.  S.;  and  El  Riad  Shrine,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  s.  He  received 
the  thirty-third  degree  oi  the  Scottish  Rite  at  Washington  in  October,  L909.  He  was  grand 
commander  of  Knights  Templar  of  South  Dakota,  1909  10.  He  is  also  a  member  of  Granite 
Lodge,  No.  B,  Knights  of  Pythias;  and  of  Sioux  Falls  Lodge,  No.  9,  1.  0.  0.  F..  and  Royal 
Purple  Encampment,  No.  l.  1.  0.  0.  F. 

Mr.  Bailey  is  a  charter  member  of  the  .Minnehaha  County  and  the  South  Dakota  liar 
Associations  anil  lias  been  for  many  years  a  member  of  the  American  liar  Association,  of 
which  he  has  served  as  vice  president  for  South  Dakota.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Dacotah 
and  of  the  .Minnehaha  Country  Clubs  of  Sioux  Falls,  of  the  [roquois  <  lull  of  Chicago,  ami  of 
the  Alpha  Delta  Phi  Club  of  Now  York.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Sons  of  the  American  Revolu- 
tion ami  the  vice  president  of  the  South  Dakota  Society  of  that  organization.  In  religion 
lie   is   an    Fpiscopalian. 

Mr.  liailey  has  taken  great  interest  in  horticulture  ami  also  In  historical  and  genealogical 
researches.      Mis  private  library  of  some  live  thousand  volumes  is  rich   in   historical  literature. 

(in  March  28,  18S7,  Mr.  Bailej  was  married  in  Chicago,  Illinois,  to  Mary  Emma  Swan, 
They  have  had  children,  as  follows:  I.  Theodore  Mead  Bailey,  born  al  Sioux  Falls,  January 
ll.  1888,  »as  educated  at  Dartmouth  College  ami  at  the  University  oi  Michigan,  at  which 
Fit t oi    institution   he  graduated   in    1910.     lie  attended  the  South    Dakota   state   University 

Law  Scl 1  ami  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  lull,     lb-  married  Miss  Marguerite  Wadsworth, 

September  3,  1912,  and  is  now  a  member  ol  the  firm  of  liailey  &  Voorhees.  IF  Charles  Olin 
Bailey,  dr..  bom  at  Sioux  Falls.  April  lu.  1890,  graduated  at  Bowdoin  College  in  L912  and 
at  the  Law  School  of  the  South  Dakota  Stale  University  in  1914.  He  is  now  connected  with 
the  law  office  of  liailey  &  Voorhees.  111.  Anna  l.lida  liailey,  born  at  Sioux  tails.  December 
::i,  1892,  i-  a  member  of  the  class  oi  L915  of  Wells  College,  at  Aurora,  New  York.  IV. 
Joseph  Mead  liailey  III.,  born  at  Sioux  Falls,  duly  27,  1895,  did  al  Sioux  Falls,  April  28,  I  s'.ts. 
(The  above  -ketch  i-  corrected  to  December  1.   I'.ni.i 


RALPH  WIXFIFI.D  PARL1MAN. 

Xhe  ion f   Failinian   has   figured  prominently    in  connection   with   the   history   of  the 

legal    profession    in    South     Dakota     for    many    years    and    has    always    been    a    synonym     for 

professional     honor,    enterprise    and     progress.     He     whose    name     introduces     this     review     is 

liceessfully  practicing  in  Sioux   Falls  in  partnership  with   his  son  and  namesake,  and  the 

firm  is  regarded  a-  f  the  strongest  at   the  bar  of  South   Dakota.     He  was  born  at   Newton 

Fall      nhio.  January   25,    1860,  a   son  of   Edwin  and  Jerusha    Isabel    (North)    Parliman,  who 

I residents    of    Sioux     Falls    in    tin     summer    of     1877.      The    paternal    grandfather.    Dr. 

William  Parliman,  was  also  a  native  of  Ohio  and  for  sixty  years  practiced  medicine  in 
Docorah,    Iowa,   where    he   passed    away,      lie   came    of    Holland    Dutch    ancestry. 

Edwin    Parliman,  the   father,  was  born   in   Stark   c ty,  Ohio,   December    12,    is:;:;,  and 

completed  In-  education  in  Allegheny  College  at  Meadville,  Pennsylvania,  where  he  was 
graduated    with  the  class  of    1850,   when   he  was  eighteen   years  of  age.      lie  was   twenty-one 

years  ..I   agi    when  he  re ved  to  Decorah,  Iowa,  where  he  learned  the  watchmaker's  trade, 

an, |  iii  is;,;  he  became  a  resident  of  Austin,  Minnesota,  where  he  continued  until  his  re val 

,,,  Hastings  in  the  same  state.  Wishing  to  turn  from  commercial  to  professional  pursuits, 
I,,.  l,.ok  up  the  stu.U  ol  law  and  in  L860  was  admitted  to  the  bar,  entering  upon  active 
practice  in  HasUngs.  where  he  remained  until  L862.  Being  unable  to  longer  content  himself 
to   M  main  at    In while  the  preservation   of  the   Union   was  al    stake,  he  offered   his  services 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  219 

to  the  government  and  was  instrumental  in  raising  Company  F  of  the  Second  Minnesota 
Cavalry  in  1862.  On  the  31st  of  December,  1863.  he  was  commissioned  first  lieutenant  of 
bis  company  and  on  the  15th  of  .May,  1865,  was  promoted  to  the  rank  of  captain,  with 
which  he  served  until  mustered  out  on  the  2d  of  December,  1865,  when  lie  was  brevetted 
major.  His  was  a  most  creditable  military  record,  involving  active  duty  against  the  Indians 
in  the  west— a  most  arduous  warfare  because  of  the  spirit  and  military  methods  of  his 
wily   foes. 

After  the  close  of  the  war  Edwin  Parliman  resumed  the  practice  of  law  in  Hastings 
and  lor  four  years  he  served  as  county  attorney  of  Dakota  county,  Minnesota.  He 
remained  in  active  practice  in  Hastings  until  1877,  when  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls,  opened 
an  office  and  prepared  a  home  for  his  family  wdio  followed  in  March,  1878.  There  he  was 
appointed  county  attorney  for  Minnehaha  county  by  the  county  board  and  served  for 
three  years.  He  likewise  was  mad,-  city  attorney  of  sio.ix  Falls,  and  was  the  first  incumbent 
in  that  office.  He  continued  in  the  active  practice  of  his  profession  until  1890,  when  he  was 
elected  county  judge  of  Minnehaha  county  and  remained  upon  the  bench  until  January  1, 
1898,  having  been  elected  upen  the  republican  ticket  at  each  election  after  the  creation 
of  South  Dakota  as  a  state  until  1896,  when  he  was  defeated.  Hi'  then  resumed  the 
practice  of  law  in  partnership  with  Harry  E.  Carleton  but  later  was  alone  in  his  profession. 
When  the  new  bankruptcy  law  went  into  effect  lie  was  appointed  referee  in  bankruptcy, 
wdiich  position  he  held  until  a  short  time  prior  to  hi-  death,  when  the  condition  of  his  health 
forced  him  to  resign  and  he  was  succeeded  by  his  son,  Ralph  \V.  Parliman,  through  appoint- 
ment of  Judge  Carland  ot  the  federal  court.  On  tiie  1st  of  March,  1899,  he  had  been  joined 
in  a  law  partnership  by  his  son,  Ralph,  under  the  firm  style  of  Parliman  &  Parliman.  He 
was  the  first  chief  of  the  lire  department  of  Sioux  Falls  ami  on  the  occasion  of  his  death 
the  firemen  of  the  city,  as  well  as  the  members  of  the  bar,  attended  his  funeral  in  a  body. 
He   passed   away   June   5,   1899,   and  his   wife   died   June   ::,    1905. 

In  1852  Judge  Parliman  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Jerusha  Isabel  North  ami  they 
became  parents  of  four  children:  Mrs.  Emma  Donaldson,  of  Lakeville,  Minnesota;  II.  \\ '., 
of  this  review;  Mrs.  Percy  Scofield,  of  Lakeville,  Mimics, da;  and  Mrs.  .Mate  Pricklier,  of  West 
St.  Paul. 

Ralph  W.  Parliman  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Hastings.  Minnesota, 
being  graduated  with  the  class  of  1877.  In  that  year  he  went  with  his  parents  to  Liu,, do 
county.  South  Dakota,  and  for  five  years  was  upon  a  farm.  In  lss4  he  entered  his  father's 
law  office  at  Egan,  South  Dakota,  where  he  continued  his  studies  until  June,   1887.     At  that 

t '    lie   opened   a    law   office    in    Britton,    South    Dakota,   and   the    following    year    was    elected 

district  attorney  of  Marshall  county,  in  which  position  he  served  until  January  1.  1890.  He 
then  removed  to  Webster,  South  Dakota,  where  he  continued  in  active  practice  until  March 
1.  1899,  when  he  returned  to  Sioux  Falls  and  joined  his  lather  in  a  partnership  that  continued 
until  the  hitter's  death  on  the  5th  of  June  of  that  year.  P.  W.  Parliman  afterward  practiced 
alone  until  October  4.  1905,  when  he  admitted  his  son,  Ralph   W.  Jr.,  to  a  partnership  that 

still  continues.     The  offices  he  has  held  have  1 n  largely  in  the  strict  path  of  his  profession. 

He  was  district  attorney  of  Marshall  county  and  in  June.  1899,  was  made  United  States 
referee  in  bankruptcy,   in   which    position    he   served   for  two   years.      He   was  also   a   member 

'"'  the  s,  i I   board  at    Webster,  South   Dakota,  for  some  yens  and  in   ls'.it  was  appointed 

postmaster  at  thai    pli by    President  Cleveland,  continuing   in   the  office  until  July,  1898. 

His  military  record  is  that  of  quartermaster  of  Colonel  Grigsby's  Cowboy  Regiment,  the 
Third  United  states  Volunteer  Cavalry,  with  which  he  served  until  the  command  was 
mustered  out  at  the  close  of  the  Spanish-American  war.  In  politics  he  has  always  been  a 
republican,  earnest   ami   stalwart    in   support   of   tic   party. 

At  Claremont,  South  Dakota,  on  the  16th  of  March,  L888,  Mr.  Parliman  was  united 
in  marriage  to  \li~-  Mattii  A.  Chamberlain  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  six 
children:  Ralph  W. ;  Marie  L. :  James  (.:  John  E.;  Beatrice  I.;  Joseph  \V. :  and  Mercedes, 
who  died  when  one  year  old.  James  and  John  arc  students  in  the  law  department  of  the 
University  of  South  Dakota  and  the  oldest  son,  Ralph  Winfield,  Jr.,  is  one  of  the  younger 
representatives  of  the  South   Dakota  bar.     lie  was  born  in   Britton,  this  stale.  Septembei   20 

1889.     In  his  early  youth    the   i ily   removed   to  Sioux    Falls   and   he  continued   his  education 

in  the  public  schools  until  graduated  from  the  high  school.  II,-  later  had  the  advantage  of 
'«"  years'  instruction  in  the  University  of  South  Dakota  at  Vermillion,  where  he  pursued  the 


220  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

[av,  course.  Be  was  then  admitted  to  the  bar  and  joined  his  father  in  practice,  being  now  a 
member  oi  the  law  firm  of  Parliman  &  Parliman  and  representing  the  third  generation  oi 
the  law  firm  founded  by  bis  grandfather  in  L877. 

lli,'  Parliman  family  attend  the  Congregational  church  and  Mr.  Parliman  is  am  II  known 
in  fraternal  and  social  circles.  11"  belongs  to  the  Masons  and  also  holds  membership  with 
the  [ndependenl  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  the  Modern 
Woodmen  ol  America,  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Dacotah  Club.  His 
interest  in  all  i-  sincere  and  abiding  and  his  loyalty  to  their  principles  is  marked.  The 
greater  pan  oi  his  life  has  been  spent  in  this  state  and  he  has  a  wide  acquaintance,  warm 
friendship  being  accorded  him  in  recognition  of  his  sterling  professional  and  personal  worth. 


HUGO  H.  COOK. 


Hugo  II,  Cook,  a  successful  and  enterprising  young  representative  of  financial  interests 
in  Turner  county,  has  since  1911  been  cashier  of  the  Marion  Bank,  of  which  his  twin  brother, 
Herman  II.,  i-  the  president.  His  birth  occurred  in  Cedar  county,  Iowa,  on  the  24th  of  April, 
L884,  In-  parents  being  Fritz  and  Sophie  Cook,  of  German  lineage.  The  father,  who  was 
formerly  engaged  in  business  as  an  agriculturist  and  hotel  proprietor,  is  now  living  retired. 

Hugo  H.  took  attended  the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and 
assisted  hi-  lather  in  the  operation  of  the  home  place  until  he  started  out  as  an  agriculturist 
cm  his  own  account,  successfully  carrying  on  farming  in  Iowa  for  four  years.  On  the 
expiration  of  that  period  he  accepted  a  position  as  assistant  cashier  of  the  Farmers  & 
Merchants  Hank  of  Verdon,  Smith  Dakota,  remaining  in  that  capacity  for  a  year  and  a  half, 
while  subsequently  he  served  as  vice  president  of  the  Bank  of  Bowdle  for  fifteen  months. 

In    1911    he   came   to   Marion   as  cashier  of   the   Marion   Bank,   which   had   1 n   purchased    by 

I  |e,  man    II.   C.ok   and  which   has   since   steadily   prospered  under   the   able   management    and 
direction   of   the   twin  brother-.      Hugo   II.    took   enjoys  an    enviable    reputation   as   a    capable 

1    popular  official  of  the  institution  and  his  efforts   have  contributed   in   no   small  degree 

to  its   - iess.     He  has  likewise  built  up  a  profitable  business  in  real  estate,  insurance  and 

farm   loans  and   is   the  owner  of  considerable   rial  estate   in   South  Dakota. 

i  in  I  he  11th  of  February.  1906,  Mr.  Cook  was  unite, 1  in  marriage  to  Miss  Vera  Walter. 
by  whom  he  ha-  one  child,  Dal  line  C.  He  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the 
men  and  measures  of  the  democracy  and  has  been  active  in  local  and  state  politics,  being 
widely  recognized  as  a  most  public- spirited  and  progressive  citizen  who  takes  a  helpful 
interest  in  the  public  welfare.  His  religion-  faith  is  (hat  of  the  Lutheran  church,  while 
fraternallj  lie  i-  identified  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias  at  Sunbury,  Iowa,  and  Parker  Lodge, 
V  |.  &  \.  M.  Ili-  personal  characteristics  render  him  popular  with  many  friends  and  he  is 
much  esteemed   in  social  and  business  circle-  of  the  community. 


SOLOMON  ST  \i: 


Solomon  Star  was  bom  in  the  kingdom  of  Bavaria,  Germany,  on  the  20th  of  December, 
1-10.  :,  son  of  Marcus  and  Minnie  I Friedlander )  Star,  al-o  native-  of  that  country.  Early  in 
I,,,,  the  father  embarked  in  mercantile  business  in  Bavaria  and  so  continued  until  his  death. 

„>,,. inred  on  the  1th   of  del,, her.   1884.     lie   had   survived   hi-  wife   for  ten   years,  as  -he 

passed  away  mi  tie-   i-t  of  .Inly.  is?4. 

Mr.  Star  of  this  review  is  Hi,'  fifth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  ten  children.     In  1850, 

be he   wa-   ten    years  of   age.   lie  came   with   an  uncle,  Joseph   Friedlander,  to  the  United 

Mil-         I  le  v   I, .rat',, I  .,!    Cincinnati,  Ohio,  where  the  subject  of  this  review  attended  school 
1„„  an,,    about   a   year  lie  removed  to  Circleville,  Ohio,  where  he  continued  his  education  tr, 

ii,      .1 1-   ol    that   city    for  about  six   years,  or  from   1851    to   1857.     In   the   latter  year  lie 

,  1,  ,1. „  a  general  store  and  was  so  employed  until  1862.    He  then  went  to  Missout 

and  engaged   ...  business  for  himself  at  Marshall,  remaining  there  until  1863,  in  which  yea 
he  moved  hi-  stock  to  St.  Joseph,  Missouri,  where  for  three  months  he  conducted  a  store.    At 


SOLOMON   STAR 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  -•:; 

the  end  of  that  time  he  took  his  stock  to  Virginia  City.  Montana,  and  continued  in  business 
there  until  1876,  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota  and  located  in  Deadwood.  He  opened  a 
hardware  store,  which  he  conducted  until  1893,  when  he  sold  his  interests  in  that  line  and 
engaged  in  the  Hour-milling  business.  In  1896,  however,  he  disposed  of  that  interest  as  well 
and  for  three  years  lived  practically  retired,  but  in  1899  he  was  elected  clerk  of  the  courts, 
which  office  he  has  held  ever  since.  During  the  fifteen  years  in  which  he  has  been  the  incum- 
bent in  the  office  he  has  devoted  his  time  to  his  duties  and  as  he  is  punctual  and  systematic 
in  all  that  he  does  the  affairs  of  the  office  are  kept  in  good  condition.  His  length  oi  service 
is  in  itself  ample  testimony  to  the  efficiency  and  conscientiousness  with  which  he  discharges 
his  duties. 

Mr.  Star  is  a  republican  in  his  political  belief  and  fraternally  belongs  to  the  Masonic 
lodge,  in  which  he  has  attained  the  thirty-third  degree  and  is  past  grand  master  of  Masons 
in  .Montana.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  He  has  been  a 
resident  of  South  Dakota  since  pioneer  days  and  has  seen  the  marvelous  development  that 
has  taken  place  in  the  almost  forty  years  that  have  elapsed  since  his  arrival  in  L876.  When 
he  rami-  to  Deadwood  he  moved  his  goods  with  a  team  of  oxen  and  although  he  crossed  the 
Sioux   reservation   was   unmolested   by   the   Indians.      A    few    years   previously    when   he    had 

moved  his  goods  from  Missouri  to  Montana   he  als ade  the  journey  by  ox  team.     On  his 

arrival  in  the  Black  Hills  there  were  still  many  buffalo,  deer  and  elk  and  everywhere  were 
evidences  of  primitive  conditions.  He  has  not  only  witnessed  the  change  that  has  transformed 
tin-  region  to  a  settled  and  prosperous  section  but  has  done  his  full  share  in  bringing  this 
about  and  deserves  the  honor  and  respect  that  are  paid  to  those  who  by  their  labors  have 
made  possible  the  development  of  today.  His  reminiscences  of  pioneer  life  do  much  toward 
".hiii"  the  present  generation  some  idea  of  life  in  the  early  days  of  the  state. 


ELBERT   ORLANDO   JOjSTES. 

Libert  Orlando  Jones,  a  well  known  representative  of  the  legal  profession  in  Sioux 
Falls,  engaged  in  the  general  practice  of  law  in  partnership  with  Benoni  C.  Matthews,  was 
born  on  a  farm  in  Allamakee  county.  Iowa.  June  9,  1872.  He  is  a  son  of  William  J.  and 
Susan    R.    (Smith)    Jones,  and   is   of   Welsh   and   Yankee   stock.     His   father,   William  Jones, 

was  bor i  a   farm  near   Brecon  in  Breconshire,  Wale-.   December  14,   18,'iS,  and   emigrated 

with  his  parents  to  the  United  States  in  1842.  making  the  passage  of  the  Atlantic  by  sail 
boat,  requiring  six  weeks  in  crossing  to  New  York.  From  New  York  the  family  proceeded 
up  the  Hudson  by  boat,  through  the  Hudson  canal  into  the  Great  Lakes  and  thence  by  boat 
to  Kenosha.  Wisconsin,  where  they  settled  on  a  farm  about  ten  miles  southwest  of  Kenosha, 
at  a   place  called    Pleasant    Prairie. 

Ill'  father  of  our  subject  lived  with  his  parents  and  attended  the  common  schools  until 
the  sprine  of  L856,  when  he  left  home  and  started  out  to  make  his  own  way  in  the  world. 
lie  worked  on  a  farm  in  the  summer  and  jn  the  winter  he  went  into  the  pine  forest  near 
Green  Bay.  Wisconsin,  and  did  logging.  In  the  summer  of  1856  he  removed  to  Allamakee 
county.  Iowa,  where  he  worked  on  a  farm  until  the  spring  of  IS.V.I,  when  he  went  with  the 
early  rush  of  gold  seekers  to  Pike's  Peak.  Colorado,  making  the  entire  trip  on  foot.  He 
returned  in  the  fall  of  the  same  year  to  Allamakee  county.  Iowa.  In  the  spring  of  I860  he 
worked  Iris  way  down  the  Mississippi  river  on  a  raft  as  far  as  Clarinda,  Page  county,  Iowa, 
where  he  spent  his  time  working  on  a  farm  until  the  spring  of  lsi',1,  when  he  engaged  to 
drive  an  o\  team  to  Denver.  Colorado,  and  return.  ( >u  his  return  from  this  trip  he  enlisted 
in  Company  1.  First  Nebraska  Volunteer  Infantry.  His  regiment  did  service  in  Missouri, 
Arkansas,  Tennessee  and  Kentucky  until  the  close  of  the  war.  when  they  were  transferred  to 
the  plains  of  Kansas  and  Nebraska  as  a  part  of  the  cavalry  branch  of  the  service  to  fight 
against  the  Indian-  until  July  1.  1866,  when  he  was  mustered  out  with  the  regiment  as 
commissary  sergeant  at  Omaha.  He  then  went  back  to  Allamakee  county,  Iowa,  bought  a 
farm  and  married  Susan  P.  Smith.  He  commenced  farming  operations  for  himself  in  the 
fall  of  lSfiti.  which  he  continued  until  1873.  In  1873  Mr.  Jones  came  to  Minnehaha  county. 
South  Dakota,  and  filed  upon  a  homestead  in  Brandon  township,  and  in  the  spring  of  1875 
he    brought    his   family   to   the   homestead,  which    was   then    fifty    miles   beyond   the   railway. 


22  1  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

His  wife,  Susan   R.   (Smith)   Jones,  was  bon .1    farm  in   Indiana,  September  26,   1842,  of 

Revolutionary  stock,  which  had  led  in  the  westward  march  of  civilization  over  the  Daniel 
Boone  trail  through   Kentucky. 

In  the  acquirement  oi  an  education  Elbert  Orlando  Jones  attended  country  schools  in 
Minnehaha  county,  this  state,  and  afterward  was  a  student  in  the  Normal  School  at  Madison, 
South  Dakota.  He  later  entered  the  University  of  Smith  Dakota  at  Vermillion  and  was 
graduated  from  the  University  of  Nebraska  in  L897,  with  the  degree  of  B.  L.  Following 
the  completion  ot  his  studies  he  returned  to  Sioux  Kails  and  in  August,  L897,  engaged  in 
the  general  practice  oi  his  profession  in  partnership  with  Benoni  C.  Matthews,  with  whom 
he  graduated  and  is  still  associated.  This  is  one  of  the  prominent  law  linns  of  the  city  and 
it  controls  a  large  and  growing  patronage,  for  both  partners  are  aide,  resourceful,  vigorous 
and  capable  attorneys. 

In  Fremont  Nebraska,  September  27,  1899,  Mr.  dunes  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss 
Marietta  Gray,  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Enos  I".  Cray,  of  that  city,  and  they  have  become 
the  parents  of  a  son,  Enos  (.ray.  born  duly  3,  L900. 

Mr.  Joins  1-  interested  in  tanning  lands  in  Minnehaha  county  and  elsewhere  and  has 
valuable  holdings,  lie  in  well  known  in  the  .Masonic  order,  holding  membersihp  in  all  the 
various  bodies,  including  the  Shrine.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican 
party  and  is  interested  in  public  affairs  without  being  active  a-  an  office  seeker,  lie  is  num- 
bered among  the  leading  representatives  of  the  bar  in  Sioux  Falls  and  holds  a  high  [dace  in 
professional   and   social   circles. 


JUDGE   FRANK    I).    BANGS. 

Frank  D.  Bangs,  judge  of  the  county  court  ami  a  well  known  attorney  of  Rapid  1  ity, 
successfully  practicing  with  a  large  and  distinctively  representative  clientage,  was  born  in 
Le  Sueur,  Minnesota,  dune  19,  ls?s.  His  father.  Judge  Alfred  \V.  Hangs,  a  native  of 
Pennsylvania,  want   to   Minnesota   in   pioneer  days  and  was  there   residing  upon   the   frontier 

.it    lie'    taim   of    tic    New     I  I111    Indian    massacre.      In    1882    he    ie \e.l    to   North    Dakota,   and 

in  February,  1889,  arrived  in  Rapid  City,  lie  has  figured  prominently  in  connection  with 
the  public  In.'  and  interests  "f  the  state.  He  served  as  a  member  of  the  first  state  senate 
representing    Pennington   county    ami    he    was   one   of    the    prominent    lawyers   of    the   state. 

In    Mi isota    he   s.it    upon   the   bench   of   Hi"  county   ...nit    and    lor   two   terms   he   was  county 

judge  of  Pennington  county,  lb-  likewise  filled  the  office  of  states  attorney  for  two  terms 
and  was  widely  recognized  .is  an  able,  conscientious  end  distinguished  lawyer  and  jurist 
Therefore,  in  his  death,  which  occurred  in  March.  1904,  the  st.it.  lost  one  of  it-  representative 
ami   valued  citizens. 

Judge  Alfred  W.  Bangs  married  Miss  Sarah  Plowman,  who  was  a  native  ..1  Canada  and 
was  ol  Irish  parentage.  They  laid  a  family  of  live  sons  and  one  daughter,  all  ..1  whom  are 
.1  living  I  1. ii\  I:,  .now  a  resident  of  Grand  Forks,  North  Dakota,  was  for  two  years  grand 
supreme  chancellor  oi  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  highest  office  in  the  gift  of  the  order,  lie 
1-  ,il-o  an  able  lawyer  and  lor  two  teinis  has  served  as  siate-  attorney.  George  A.,  likewise 
an  able  member  01  the  bar,  has  Idled  the  ..lliee  of  stales  attorney  lor  two  terms  and  for  one 
t.i  in  was  city  attorney  oi  Grand  I  oiks,  North  Dakota.  Helen  is  lie  wife  of  Joseph  1'.  I  luck. 
now  01  Filer,  Idaho,  Stein,  oi  Beebe,  .Montana,  is  the  owner  of  a  cattle  ranch  and  i-  also  a 
civil  engineer  who  for  two  tqrms  ha-  served  as  county  surveyor.     He  was  likewise  professor 

..f  physics  and  en  il  engineering   in   the  stale  s.-l I  of   Mines   for  several   years.     Eugene  L. 

iged   in  the  automobile  business  and  was   formerly  sheriff  of   Pennington  county. 
1  milk    li     Bangs,    who   completes    He    family,    wa~    educated    in    the    public    schools    of 

Rapid  1  ity,  mastering  the  branches  in  successive  guides  until  he  1 am.-  a  high-school  pupil. 

lb-  afterward  studied  law  in  his  father's  office  ami  after  a  thorough  course  of  preliminary 
reading   was   admitted    to   the   bar  in   October.    1902.      lie   at    once    joined    his    father     1     practice 

ami    - iitinii.d    until    the    kilter's    death    in     1904.      He    has    since    practiced    alone    and    has 

■ I  a  good  clientage,  i.e  i  he  public  recognizes  his  ability  t..  successfullj  conduct  intricate 

and  involved  cases.     His  devotion  to  his  clients'  interests  is  proverbial,  yet  he  never  forgets 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  225 

thai  he  owes  a  still  higher  allegiance  to  the  majesty  of  the  law.  He  is  now  acceptably  serving 
as  countj    judge. 

i  hi    the   :'4th   of   December,    1902,   Judge    Bangs    was    married   to   Miss   Delia    Garlick,   a 
daughter    of    William    ami    Helen    M.    (Hardy)    Garlick,    of    Rapid    City.      They    have    three 

children,   Maud  Lvjra,  Claude  Eugene  ami  (  larence.     In  politics  Judge  Bangs  is  a  de crat. 

Fraternally  lie  is  an  Elk.  He  has  by  sheer  merit  established  himself  as  one  of  the  leading 
lawyers  of  the  South  Dakota  bar  ami  has  participated  in  most  of  the  important  litigation 
heard   in   the  western  section  of  the  state  in   recent  years. 


ADOLPH  G.   SCHMIDT. 


Adolph  G.  Schmidt,  who  is  successfully  engaged  in  the  real  estate  and  loan  business  at 
Madison,  has  been  a  resident  of  Lake  county  for  the  past  twenty-eight  years  and  has 
taken  an  active  part  in  the  public  life  of  his  community.  His  birth  occurred  in  Wisconsin  on 
the  19th  of  January,  ls.jfl,  his  parents  being  John  C.  and  Christina  Schmidt.  The  father,  a 
carpenter,  farmer  and  merchant,  is  still  living. 

In  tin'  acquirement  of  an  education  Adolph  (I.  Schmidt  attended  the  public  schools  and 
Wa  viand  Academy  at  Beaver  Dam,  Wisconsin.  Subsequently  he  devoted  his  attention  to 
general  agricultural  pursuits  in  the  Badger  stale   for  a   number  of  years  or  until    1886,  when 

lie to   South   Dakota.     Here  he   purchased   land   and   followed   farming   for   about   seven 

years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period,  in  1892,  hi'  was  elected  registrar  of  deeds  for  Lake 
county  and  two  years  later  won  reelection,  making  a  highly  creditable  and  commendable 
record  in  that  connection.  At  the  end  of  his  second  term  he  embarked  in  the  real-estate 
business   at    Madison   and  has  been  engaged   therein   continuously  to   the  present   time.      He 

keeps    11 .uglily    informed    on    realty    values    and    his    advice    is    frequently    sought    to    g I 

advantage.  From  1896  until  1910  he  was  alone  in  business  hut  in  the  latter  year  formed  a 
partnership  with  Mr.  Robeck,  the  firm  style  being  Schmidt  &  Robeck.  That  firm  has  been 
the  greatest  factor  in  bringing  to  Lake  county  the  substantial  farmers  that  now  make  up 
the  greater  part  of  its  population  and  who  have  proved  Mich  desirable  citizens.  The  firm 
also  engages  in  the  loan  business. 

(in  tin-  24th  of  December,  1881,  Mr.  Schmidt  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss  Mary  A. 
Ablard,  a  daughter  of  .lame-  and  Mary  Ablard.  Their  children,  all  of  whom  are  living,  are 
five  in  number,  namely:  William,  a  resident  of  Redfield;  Winnie,  the  wife  of  Harry  Curtis, 
of  Redfield;  Elmer,  of  Redfield;  Goldy;  and  Ada.  The  wife  and  mother  died  at  Madison  in 
May.     1914. 

Mr.  Schmidt  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  is  widely  recog- 
nized as  a  progressive  and  public-spirited  citizen  who  does  all  in  his  power  to  promote  the 
general   welfare   and   to   advance  the   interests   of   his   home   community.     He   held  the  office 

of  mayor  |.,i   i term  and  served  as  alderman   for  a   period  of  sixteen  years,  proving  a  public 

official  of  ability  and  worth.     The  cause  of  education  lias  ever  found  in  him  a  stanch  champion 

nnil   he  has  served  as  a   member  of  the  scl I   hoard    for   many   years.     His   religious   faith    is 

that  of  the  English  Baptist  church,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons  and 
the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Bellows.  In  hunting  and  motoring  he  finds  both  recreation 
ami  pleasure.  He  is  a  man  of  undoubted  integrity  in  business,  of  progressive  spirit  and 
marked  enterprise,  whose  popularity  and  prosperity  have  been  won  through  his  many  good 
qualities  and  his  well  directed  effort. 


CHARLES  W.  CHAPMAN. 


Charles  W.  Chapman,  member  of  the  board  of  county  commissioners  of  Hamlin  countj 
and  a  resident  of  Bryant,  was  born  in  Jefferson  county,  Wisconsin,  on  the  24th  of  September, 
is;,;,  a  son  of  Richard  and  Mary    (Cannon)    Chapman,  both  natives  of   England,  the   Former 

born  in  Cornwall  and  the  latter  in   London.     They  were  married,  however,  in   Wis. sin,  to 

which  state  the  father  had  emigrated  as  a   young  man.  while  in  girlhood  the  mother  had  gone 


226  HISTORY  OF  Si  'I  Til  DAKOTA 

to  that  state  with  lier  parents.  After  their  marriage  they  settled  on  a  farm  in  Jefferson 
county,  Wisconsin,  when  thej  resided  until  the  fall  oi  L862,  when  they  removed  westward 
to    fowa,   taking  ii]>   their  abode   in    Benton   county,   where   they   lived   for   two  decades.     In 

L882  thej   came  to  South   Dakota  and  trriving  in  this  state,  then  a  territory,  Mr.  chap- 

'  homesteaded  a    [uartei   section  in  Garfield  township,  Hamlin  county,  on  which  he  resided 

up  to  the  time  oi  his  death,  which  occurred  about  1895,  when  he  was  seventy-two  years  oi 
age.     His  wiic-  died  on  the  Mli  oi  January,   L888. 

(  liarles  W.  <  kapman  was  reared  it  home  and  devoted  much  of  Ids  youth  to  the  acquire- 
ment oi  .i  public-school  education  and  to  farm  work.  He  was  early  trained  to  the  best 
methods  of  plowing,  planting  ami  harvesting  and  continued  to  assist  his  father  until  he 
attained  his  majority.  Foi  two  years  thereafter  lie  worked  as  a  farm  hand  in  the  employ 
oi  neighboring  farmers  and  on  the  22d  of  December,  1880,  he  was  married.  The  followinj 
spring  he  began  farming  on  hi-  own  account  a-  a  renter  in  (  hernkce  county,  Iowa,  and  ron- 
tinned  to  engage  in  agricultural  pursuits  there  for  four  years.  In  1885  he  arrived  in  Dakota 
Territory  and  the  following  spring  took  up  a  homestead  oi  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  i: 
Garfield  township,  Hamlin  eonnty.  He  at  once  began  to  till  and  develop  the  place  and  year 
>'\    yeai    saw    a   greater  amount   of   the   land   under  cultivation   until   his   farm    became   oik-   ,,r 

the   i luctive   places  oi    the  comity.     lie   resided  thereon  until  the  spring  of   1911,  when   he 

took  up  In-  abode  in  Bryant,  when-  he  lias  since  been  engaged  in  the  grain  and  coal  business, 
I  ecoming  a  member  of  the  linn  of  Hire  &  (  hapman.  They  operate  a  grain  elevator  at  Bryant 
and  also  c luct  a  coal  yard,  their  sales  of  both  products  being  quite  extensive. 

As  a  companion  and  helpmate  on  the  journey  of  life  Mr.  (hapman  chose  Miss  Lizzie 
Jeffrey,  ol  Beni :ounty,  Iowa,  who  was  called  to  her  final  reward  Januarj  29,  1913.  Mi- 
ami Mrs.  Chapman  became  the  parents  of  four  children,  two  of  whom  survive,  namely! 
Charles  II..  who  is  employed  in  his  father's  elevator;  and  Eva  Belle,  at  home.  Charles 
married  Esther  Solberg,  oi  Minneapolis,  who.  however,  is  a  native  of  Bryant,  and  they  have 
our  daughter,  Marcia  Edrey,  born  February  17.  L915. 

Mr.  (hapman  votes  with  the  republican  party,  which  he  has  stanehly  indorsed  since  age 
conferred  upon   him   the   right  of   franchise,     lie  has  served  at   two  different  periods  or  for 

seven  y S  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  county  commissioners,  acting  in  that  capacity   from 

1901  until  L905.  In  May.  1911,  he  was  appointed  a  member  of  the  board  to  fill  out  an  unex- 
pired  term,  and  in  1912  was  regularly  elected  to  the  office,  so  that  he  is  now  acting  in  that 
rapacity.      His   lone  continuance   in   the   position    is   indicative   of   the   ability   which    he   displays 

and  the  confidence  reposed  in  him  by  his  fellow  townsmen.  Fraternally  he  i~  identified  with 
the  following  organizations;    Bryant  Lodge,  No.  lis,  A.  F.  &  A.  M  .;   Fern  Leaf  Chapter.  No. 

15,  ii    E.  S.;   and  the   Modern   W linen.      Mr.  (hapman   is  recognized  as  a  citizen   whose  Hie 

work  has  contributed  to  the  welfare  and  upbuilding  oi  comity  and  stale.  He  started  out  in 
life  empty-handed,  but  he  early  recognized  the  (denial  principle  that  industry  wins,  so  that 
industry  became  the  beacon  light  of  Ins  life  and  has  been  i  he  force  which  has  brought  him 
to  in-  present  creditable  position  a-  a  successful  business  man. 


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HENRY  0.  ANDERSON 


Henry  if  Anderson,  one  oi  the  pioneers  oi  South  Dokata  ami  a  representative  to  the  early 
territorial  legislature,  is  the  proprietor  of  a  well  established  hardware  ami  furniture  store 
in  Sturgis  but  is  leaving  much  of  the  management  of  that  enterprise  to  his  son.  lie  was 
born  in  the  southern  part  of  Sweden,  which  is  sometimes  called  the  granary  of  that  country, 
■  a  ii,.    [5th  of  November,  1842,  and  his  parents,  Anders  and  Elna  Anderson,  were  natives  of 

the    same    srrtion.      They    have    live   children,    all    of    wl ale    now    deceased,    save    Henry   0., 

w  ho    is    I  |M.    \  mil 

Henrj    if    Anderson   attended    srhool   in  his   native  country,  his   brother   being   his  teacher 

veral   years.     At    the  age  of   fourteen   our  subject    began   teaching  a  rural   school  but 

aftci   a    ,'.n  oi  thai   work  decided  to  become  a  cabinetmaker  and  served  an  apprenticeship  of 
two  and  a  ball  years.     \t  the  mid  of  that  time  be  turned  his  attention  to  farm  work,  assist- 

i ii'IiIiomii"   agriculturists  until  he  was  twentj    years  of  age,  when  he  went  to  Norway 

and  perfected  hi-  skill  a-  a  cabinetmaker.     He  worked  at  hi-  trade  for  four  years  in  Norway 


HENRY  i).  ANDERSON 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  229 

but  in  the  spring  of  1866  emigrated  to  America  and  made  his  way  to  Neenah,  Wisconsin, 
where  he  followed  his  trade  until  the  fall  of  1S69.  His  next  removal  was  to  Kansas  and  he 
entered  a  claim  in  that  state  but  on  account  of  his  health  soon  went  to  Charles  City,  Iowa, 
working  there  at  his  trade  in  the  employ  of  a  man  for  whom  he  had  worked  in  Wisconsin. 
In  the  spring  of  1870  he  removed  to  Yankton,  Dakota,  where  he  found  work  as  a  carpenter 
for  four  years  and  then  engaged  in  the  butcher  business  for  about  two  years.  In  1876  he 
became  a  resident  of  Deadwood  and  for  a  year  did  carpentering.  He  then  returned  to  Yankton 
and  organized  a  company  which  established  a  -ash  and  door  mill  at  Gayville,  in  the  vicinity 
of  Deadwood,  then  the  gold  center  of  the  Black  Hills.  He  was  connected  with  the  making 
of  doors,  windows,  etc.,  until  1884  and  then  sold  his  interest  in  the  mill  to  his  partners  and 
came  to  Sturgis,  where  he  engaged  in  the  hardware  business  with  -T.  G.  Wenke,  who  then  eon- 
ducted  a  store  at  Central  City.  This  partnership  was  maintained  for  five  years,  but  at  the 
end  of  that  time  Mr.  Anderson  bought  out  Mr.  Wenke  ami  has  since  conducted  the  store  in 
Sturgis.  In  1891  he  took  his  son  into  partnership,  the  linn  name  being  now  Anderson  &  Son. 
They  carry  -helf  and  heavy  hardware,  a  general  line  of  farm  implements  and  also  a  well 
selected  stock  of  furniture.  The  store  is  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  Meade  county  and  the 
large  line  of  goods  carried,  combined  with  the  well  known  integrity  of  the  firm,  insures  a 
steady  growth  in  patronage.  Mr.  Anderson  also  owns  a  large  ranch  forty  miles  from 
Sturgis,  near  Rapid  City.  He  has  retired  to  a  great  extent  but  still  supervises  the  manage- 
ment of  the  store. 

Mr.  Anderson  was  married  in  November,  ls67,  in  Neenah,  Wisconsin,  .Miss  Enga  Mariah 
Nordgren  becoming  his  wife.  She  was  bom  in  the  same  district  in  Sweden  as  Mr.  Anderson 
and  they  were  playmates  as  children.  Her  parents.  Magnus  and  Hannah  Nordgren.  never 
emigrated  to  this  country,  Mrs.  Anderson  coming  here  with  a  brother.  To  the  union  of  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Anderson  have  been  born  two  children.  Albert  M.,  who  resides  in  Sturgis  and  is 
a  regent  of  education  for  the  state  of  South  Dakota,  married  Miss  Minnie  Van  Koughnet, 
by  wdiom  he  has  three  children.  Earl,  Harold  and  Wilma.  Edna  May  is  the  wife  of  Harold 
M.  Cooper,  a  manufacturer  of  Marshalltown,  Iowa,  by  whom  she  has  a  daughter,  Irma. 

Mr.  Anderson  is  a  republican  and  served  as  a  member  of  the  territorial  legislature.  For 
one  term  he  was  also  mayor  of  Sturgis  and  his  record  in  that  capacity  was  so  satisfactory 
that  he  was  offered  the  office  again  but  refused.  His  fraternal  connections  are  with  the 
Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  and  in 
all  the  relations  of  life  he  guides  his  conduct  by  the  principle  of  brotherly  love  upon  which 
all  fraternal  orders  are  founded.  During  his  many  years  of  residence  in  this  state  he  ha- 
at  all  times  been  willing  to  subordinate  private  interests  to  the  public  welfare  and  take-  great 
satisfaction  in  feeling  that  he  has  had  a  part  in  the  development  of  South  Dakota. 


ALBERT  M.  ANDERSON. 


Business  activity  at  Sturgis  finds  a  worthy  representative  in  Albert  M.  Anderson,  a  hard- 
ware merchant,  who  in  the  conduct  of  his  business  interests  .anies  forward  to  successful 
completion  whatever  lie  undertakes  as  the  result  of  his  unfaltering  industry,  keen  sagacity 
and  unabating  enterprise.  He  was  born  at  Neenah,  Wisconsin,  July  1."..  1868,  a  son  of  Henrv 
0.  Anderson,  mentioned  elsewhere  in  this  work.  He  attended  school  at  Yankton  as  a  kinder- 
garten pupil  and  later  continued  his  education  in  a  log  school  building  at  South  Bend,  near 
Deadwood.  He  also  studied  at  Gayville  and  at  Central  (  ity  for  one  winter  and  then  walked 
from  Central  (ity  to  Deadwood,  where  he  attended  school  in  the  basement  of  the  Coiejr, na- 
tional church,  lb-  was  then  out  of  school  until  1888,  when  he  became  a  student  in  the  Spear- 
fish  Normal  school,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  tl lass  of  1891. 

After  leaving  the  normal  school  he  was  sent  by  his  father  to  eastern  South  Dakota  to 
dispose  of  a  band  of  horses  and  spent  about  six  months  in  that  work.  The  following  year 
his  father  admitted  him  to  partnership  in  the  hardware  business  at  Sturgis  and  the  associa 

tion  between   them  has  since  1 n   maintained.     They  have  a   well  appointed  -fore,  carrying 

B  large  and  carefully  selected  stock  of  shelf  and  heavy  hardware,  and  their  honorable  busi- 
ness method-  and  enterprise  secure  to  them  a  liberal  patronage,  hi  connection  with  his 
father  Mr.  Anderson  is  also  interested   in   ranch   property  and   is  a  director  and   stockholdei 


230  HIST(  IRY  (  iF  S<  HTM   DAKl  )TA 

in  the  Bear  Butte  \  alii  \  Bank  oi  Sturgis,  but  the  major  portion  of  his  time  and  attention 
are  devoted  t"  t he  hardVw are  trade. 

( in  the  27th  oi  September,  1898,  Mr.  Anderson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Minnie 
Van  Koughnet,  who  was  born  at  Carthage,  New  York,  a  daughter  of  John  and  Ann  (Spencer) 
Van  Koughnet.  The  father's  birth  occurred  in  the  Mohawk  valley  of  New  York,  Maj  8,  L827, 
and   the  mother  was  born   in   the   Empire  state,  April  6,   1839.     Mr.  Van   Koughnet   engaged 

ii  mi g  iii  the  east  until   1900,  when  he  removed  to  Sturgis  and  again  turned  his  attention 

to  agricultural  pursuits  in  that  locality,  remaining  upon  the  farm  .until  1907,  when  he  pur- 
chased  a   1 le   in   Sturgis,  which   he  and  liis  wife  now  occupy.     At   the  present    writing  he 

is  living  retired  from  business,  liis  former  activity  having  brought  to  him  capital  sufficient 
in  enable  him  to  enjoy  a  well  earned  rest.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  fraternity  and  is 
a  highly  respected  residenl  of  Sturgis.  To  him  and  liis  wife  were  born  foui  children:  Wil- 
liam, a  farmer  residing  mi  the  old  homestead  in  New  York;  Mary,  who  is  with  her  parents; 
Charles,  who  is  engaged  in  the  drug  business  at  Forest  Grove,  Oregon;  and  Mrs.  Anderson,  who 
by  her  marriage  lias  become  the  mother  of  three  children:  Earl  Henry,  born  Septembei  I"', 
1901;   Harold  Oscar,  October  4.   L905;   and   Wilina  Mildred,  November   I.   L909. 

Mr.  Anderson  is  a  Scottish  Rite  Mason  and  a  member  oi  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Deadwood. 
He  is  a  prominent  Odd  Fellow  and  lias  passed  through  the  chairs  of  thai  organization  a 
number  of  times.  He  is  also  connected  with  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  his 
religious  belief  is  indicated  by  liis  membership  in  the  Presbyterian  church.  In  politics  he 
is  a  republican  and  lias  served  as  a  member  of  the  city  council  oi  Sturgis.  The  cause  of 
education  finds  in  him  a  stalwart  champion.  He  lias  served  on  the  school  board  of  Sturgis, 
acting  as  its  president  until  L914,  and  he  was  president  of  the  Spearflsh  Normal  Alumni 
Association  for  three  years.  He  lias  also  been  regent  of  education  for  the  state  of  Smith 
Dakota  since  1908  and  does  everything  in  Ins  power  to  advance  the  standards  of  public  instruc- 
tion and  make  the  schools  of  liolh  the  lower  and  i e  advanced  grades  of  greater  efficiency 

in  preparation  for  life's  practical  and  responsible  duties. 


ol. IN  ri.  \Y  KELLOGG. 

iilln  i  lay  Kellogg,  who  since  1909  lias  been  the  head  of  the  department  of  English  and 
public  speaking  in  the  University  of  South  Dakota  at  Vermillion,  with  which  institution 
lie  has  been  continuously  connected  since  L906,  was  horn  at  Spafford,  near  Syracuse,  in 
Onondaga  county,  New  York,  April  :.'!.  L870,  his  parents  being  William  s.  ami  Olive  C. 
Kellogg,  who  in  1873  removed  from  Spafford  to  limner.  New  York,  with  their  family.  In 
tie  schools   of   that    place   their  son   pursued   his  education   and    was  graduated    from   Homer 

Academy   on    the   completion   ol    the   literary    1   scientific   course   in    1887.     The    following 

vcar  he  completed  the  classical  course  by  graduation  in  the  same  institution  and  in  both 
connections    was    awarded    high    honors.      lie    was    also    graduated    as    an    honor    man     from 

Syracuse    I  niversity,   I. emu    given    first    1 or    place   as   one   of    II mmencement    speaker* 

of  his  class  in  isii::.  al  which  tune  the  decree  oi  Bachelor  oi  Arts  was  conferred  upon  him. 
The  following  year  he  received  the  degree  of  Master  of  Arts  with  the  highest  commendation 
from   the  same  institution,  having  specialized   in   English.     In    189s!   his  alma   mater  conferred 

upon  1 1 1 iii  the  degree  ol    Doctor  of   Philosophj    with  highest   ci nendation,  the  inajoi    part  of 

In-  woik  having  been  d< in   English  literature,     lie  received  special  training  in  oratory  and 

drama!  -  url  in  New  York  and  Philadelphia  under  instructors  of  exceptional  ability  and 
i  cpnl  e. 

Iii    the    year    1  Mi  I    Dr..   Kellogg    was    united    i arriage   to    Miss    Eflic    Ulelia    VVheelock, 

ni  \m    w Mock.  Nov    York.     His  marriage  followed  several   years'  experience  in  teaching, 

which  profc.-  ion  he  Ins  made  his  life  work.  He  was  a  teacher  of  Latin  in  the  College  ol 
Medicine  ol  Syracuse  I  niversity  from  L889  until  1892.  During  those  years  he  also  gave 
private  instruction  in  Latin,  Greek,  French,  German,  history  and  mathematics.  He  taught 
!  ngli  Ii  and  oratory  in  Cuzenovia  Seminary  al  Cazcnovia,  New  York,  from  1S92  until  1894, 
and  he  had  charge  of  the  department  of  rhetoric.  English  criticism  and  oratory  in  the  same 
in  til 189-1  until  IS96.  During  the  succ ling  three  years  he  gave  private  instruc- 
tion in  literature  1  oratory,  chiefly  in  Syracuse.  New    York,  alter  which  he  removed  to  the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  231 

middle  west  and  became  teacher  of  English  in  the  high  school  of  Elgin,  Illinois,  during  the 
year  1899.  With  the  completion  of  the  school  year  he  accepted  the  position  of  senior 
instructor  in  English  in  the  Northwestern  University  at  Evanston,  Illinois,  where  lie  re- 
mained for  seven  years  or  until  1906.  He  was  then  called  to  the  University  of  South  Dakota 
to  become  head  of  the  department  of  the  English  language  and  literature,  so  continuing 
until  1909,  and  since  that  date  he  has  been  head  of  the  department  of  English  and  public 
speaking  in  the  same  university.  During  a  number  of  years  he  has  staged  and  directed 
many  Shakepearean,  classic  ami  modern  dramas.  He  has  also  had  a  large  experience  in 
training  young  men  and  women  for  local  and  intercollegiate  debates  and  oratorical  contests. 
Dr.  Kellogg  is  a  member  of  Phi  Beta  Kappa  and  of  the  National  Geographic  Society  and 
he  has  been  a  frequent  contributor- of  various  treatises,  essays  and  reviews  to  papers  and 
magazines.  The  consensus  of  public  opinion  ranks  him  high  as  one  of  the  foremost  educa- 
tors of  the  northwest. 


HERBERT  L.   EGGERS,  D.  D.  S. 

Dr.  Herbert  L.  Eggers  is  a  successful  young  dental  practitioner  of  Tripp,  where  he  has 
followed  his  profession  for  the  past  six  years  or  since  190!).  His  birth  occurred  in  Avon, 
South  Dakota,  on  the  8th  of  November.  1888,  his  parents  being  Louis  and  Paulina  Eggers, 
who  came  to  this  state  about  thirty-one  years  ago  and  still  reside  on  a  farm  here.  The 
father  took  up  a  homestead  claim  and  successfully  followed  agricultural  pursuits  for  many 
years  but  is  now  living  retired  in  the  enjoyment  of  well  earned  rest. 

Herbert  L.  Eggers  attended  the  graded  and  high  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  educa- 
tion and  subsequently  prepared  for  a  professional  career  as  a  student  in  the  Northwestern 
University  Dental  School  of  Chicago,  from  which  institution  he  was  graduated  with  the 
degree  of  D.  D.  S.  in  1909.  Returning  to  his  native  state,  he  opened  an  office  in  Tripp,  where 
he  has  since  remained  and  has  built  up  a  liberal  and  lucrative  practice,  having  gained  a  repu- 
tation as  a  skilled  ami  aide  exponent  of  modern  dentistry,  lie  belongs  to  the  State  Dental 
Association  and  acts  as  president  of  the  Yankton  district. 

On  the  1st  of  September,  1910,  Dr.  Eggers  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mis,  Faye  Sadler, 
:i  daughter  of  Leonard  Sadler,  lie  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democracy  ami  is  a 
Methodist  in  religious  faith,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  .Masons,  the  Eastern 
Star,  tin-  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Independent.  Order  of  Odd  Fellows. 
Fishing,  hunting  ami  motoring  afford  him  necessary  recreation  as  well  as  pleasure.  Dr.  Eggers 
take,  a  deep  interest  in  the  development  of  South  Dakota  and  does  everything  in  his  power 
to  promote  measures  instituted  to  accomplish  that  end. 


GEOBGK  HOLMES  BRONTE. 

George   Holmes    Bronte,  a  capitalist  and  pioneer  resident  of    Pierre,   ha-   1 n   connected 

with  the  capital  city  for  almost  a  third  of  a  century,  having  taken  up  his  abode  there  in 
1882.  England  claims  him  as  a  native  son.  bis  birth  having  occurred  in  Yorkshire.  December 
is,  1851,  his  parents  being  Robert  and  Maria  (Holmes)  Bronte.  Tin'  father,  who  was  a  sad- 
dles  and  harness  manufacturer,  died  when  his  son  George  II.  "as  hut  a  year  and  a  half  old. 

The  latter  attended  the  common  schools  of  his  native  county   and  at  the  ag seventeen 

pears  ran  away  from  home,  talcing  passage  to  New  Zealand,  when,  be  remained  for  about  a 
year  and  a  half  at  Christ  Church,  lie  later  went  to  New  South  Wales.  Australia,  where 
'h gh    the   succeeding   three   or    lour   years    he    followed  the    business    of   a    trader   among   the 

sheep  camps.     In  1874  he  returned  to  England  on  a  visit  hut  again  he  heard  and  heeded  the 

call  of  the  west  and  the  following  year  ca to  America,  intending  to  cross  the  country  on  a 

return  trip  to  Australia,  thus  c pleting  a  journey  around  the  world.  However,  while  visit- 
ing an  aunt  he  formed  the  acquaintance  of  Mis,  Jennie  1*"..  Daubner,  and  this  circumstance  led' 
to  his  becoming  an  American  citizen,     lie  sough!   the  ladv's  band  in  marriage  and   in  October, 


232  HIST<  iRY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

is;:,,  the  wedding  ceremony  was  celebrated  at  the  home  of  her  parents,  Joseph  and  Rebecca 
(Hoi s)    Daubner,  of  Brookfield,  Wisconsin. 

\.it  long  afterward  Mr.  Bronte  purchased  a  Farm  near  Toledo,  Ohio,  where  he  resided 
until  1882,  when  be  came  to  Dakota  territory,  locating  a1  Pierre.  The  following  year  he 
returned  to  Ohio  for  his  family.  He  began  investing  and  dealing  in  city  property  and  his 
keen  sagacity  was  displayed  in  the  success  which  attended  his  undertakings  in  that  direction. 

His  abilitj  also  lead  to  bis  selection  for  various  public  offices,  and  he  served  as  « imissioner 

of  streets,  city  marshal,  justice  of  the  peace  and  member  of  the  board  of  education.  In  all  of 
these  differenl  capacities  he  rendered  valuable  service  and  his  effective  efforts  were  seen  in 
t  he  cii  y's  progress  and  improvement.  He  was  one  of  the  most  prominent  and  efficient  workers 
in  the  entire  campaign  For  the  location  of  the  capital  at  Pierre  and  to  him  no  small  credit  is 
due  for  the  fact  that  thai  city  became  the  center  of  state  government.  He  was  one  of  the 
first  to  select  the  north  side  as  a  place  in  which  to  build  a  home  and  has  lived  to  see  this 
become  the  finest  residence  district  of  the  city. 

In  1893  he  removed  to  Chicago,  where  he  entered  the  real-estate  business  and  later  he 
became  interested  in  the  manufacture  and  sale  of  duplicating  machines.  He  was  appointed 
western  sales  manager  id'  the  Neostyle  Company,  having  the  sales  management  for  ;i  large 
group  of  western  states.  In  connection  with  his  son,  Loron  H.  Bronte,  he  became  a  large 
stockholder  and  was  elected  one  of  the  directors  of  the  South  Side  Savings  Bank  of  Chicago. 
II,-  is  still  interested  to  a  considerable  extent  in  real  estate  in  that  city,  but  in  1307  he  retired 
From  active  business  and  returned  to  Pierre  to  reside  permanently,  devoting  his  time  to  the 
care  of  his  various  private  interests. 

In  1907  Mr.  Bronte  was  called  upon  to  mourn  the  loss  of  his  wife,  who  passed  away  on 
tin-  1 7th  of  March,  of  that  year,  and  their  only  son.  Loron  II.,  met  a  tragic  death  by  drowning 
on  the  17th  of  October,  1913.  On  the  1st  of  January,  1914,  Mr.  Bronte  wedded  Mrs.  Florence 
.1.  Daubner,  of -Waukesha,  Wisconsin.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bronte  recently  purchased  a  home  in 
Pierre,  beautifully  located  on  the  heights  on  the  north  side  of  the  city. 

Mr.  Bronte  belongs  to  Pierre  Lodge,  No.  37,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  to  Pierre  Chapter,  No.  22, 
R.  A.  M.,  to  which  he  demitted  from  Normal  Park  Chapter,  No.  210.  of  Chicago;  and  Pierre 
Commandery,  No.  21,  K.  T.  Motoring  and  travel,  both  in  America  and  abroad,  constitute  his 
chief  recreation.  Although  largely  deprived  of  educational  advantages  in  his  youth,  extensive 
reading,  travel  and  contact  with  the  world  have  made  him  an  exceptionally  well  informed 
man  with  broad  and  enlightened  views  of  life,  its  opportunities,  possibilities  and  purposes. 
Industry,  conservation  of  his  resources,  good  business  judgment  and  a  close  conformity  to  the 
highest  ethics  of  commercial  transactions  have  been  the  salient  factors  in  his  growing  success 
and  prosperity,  while  his  individual  worth  has  made  him  one  of  Pierre's  most  prominent 
citizens. 


MICHAKL  R.   KI'.NI'.I  K  K. 


Honored  and  respected  by  all,  there  is  no  man  who  has  occupied  a  more  enviable  position 
in  the  financial  and  business  circles  of  the  southeastern  section  of  South  Dakota  than  Michael 
R.  Kenefick,  who  passed  away  on  the   nth  of  February,  1906.     The  place  which  he  occupied 

in  public  regard  was  due  u,,i  al to  the  success  he  achieved  but  to  the  straightforward  and 

honorable  policy  which  he  ever  followed,  to  his  courteous  manner,  his  cordial  nature  and  lus 
friendlj  spirit.  He  ever  recognized  the  good  in  others  and  was  continually  extending  a  help- 
ing hand  to  a     isi  a  fellow  traveler  on  life's  journey,  finding  opportunity  for  this  In  business 

and    iii   other  connections,      from   tl ganization   of  the    First    National    Bank  of    Del]    lipids 

under  ils  present  form  until  his  death  lie  occupied  the  position  of  cashier  and  was  promi- 
nently identified  with  banking  interests  elsewhere. 

Mr.   Kenefick   was  a   Canadian  by   birth,  horn   in   the  provil of  Quebec,  mar  l.auhinci  i  c. 

in  |s.-,;;,  ||,.  was  but  a  year  old,  however,  when  bis  parents  crossed  the  holder  into  the  United 
State        ettling    upon   a    farm    in    Wisconsin,  and   his  youthful   days   were  spent   amid  the  usual 

,    pei •     oi    the  farm  lad  of  the  middle  west.     His  education  waj  acquired  in  the  public 

,l I,  and  when  his  I ks  were  put  aside  he  concentrated  his  energies  upon  the  occupation 

to  wind,  he  had  I n  reared,  being  thus  identified  with  agricultural  interests  until  the  acci- 
dental disi  liarge  of  a  gun  caused  him  the  loss  of  his  left   hand  in   1868. 


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It  was  about  that  time  that  the  family  removed  to  Iowa  and  Mr.  Kenefick  took  up  the 
profession  of  teaching,  which  lie  followed  in  both  Butler  and  Grundy  counties.  While  thus 
engaged  he  devoted  the  evening  hours  to  reading  law  and  after  mastering  many  of  the  prin- 
ciples of  jurisprudence  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  Franklin  county,  Iowa,  in  1870.     Almost 

inn liately  afterward  he  removed  to  South  Dakota  and  secured  a  claim  in  Moody  county, 

upon  which  he  lived  for  two  years.  In  1878  he  came  to  Dell  Rapids  and  formed  a  law  partner- 
ship with  Albion  Thome,  with  whom  he  remained  until  the  fall  of  1880.  On  the  dissolution 
of  that  partnership  he  joined  A.  H.  Hall  and  when  later  in  the  same  year  the  partnership  with 
Mr.  Hall  was  discontinued  he  became  the  professional  associate  of  Hon.  Robert  Robertson, 
with  whom  he  remained  until  February,  1881,  when  Mr.  Robertson  died.  Mr.  Kenefick  was 
then  alone  in  practice  until  the  spring  of  1884,  when  he  turned  his  .attention  to  the  banking 
business,  aiding  in  the  organization  of  the  Peoples  Bank  of  Dell  Rapids,  of  which  he  was 
chosen  vice  president.  At  a  later  date  that  institution  was  converted  into  the  First  National 
Bank  and  Mr.  Kenefick  was  elected  cashier,  holding  the  position  uninterruptedly  to  the  time 
of  his  death.  He  contributed  in  large  measure  to  the  success  of  the  institution.  He  famil- 
iarized himself  with  every  phase  of  the  banking  business  and  gave  earnest  attention  to  the 
wishes,  wants  and  needs  of  its  patrons,  whose  interests  he  most  carefully  safeguarded.  He 
also  extended  his  efforts  to  banking  activity  elsewhere.  In  1S89  he  became  one  of  the  organ- 
izers of  the  Colman  State  Bank,  of  which  he  was  chosen  president.  In  the  winter  of  1903 
that  bank  was  reorganized  and  converted  into  a  national  bank  under  the  name  of  the  First 
National  Bank  of  Colman  and  Mr.  Kenetick  remained  as  its  president  until  his  death.  He 
was  one  of  the  heaviest  stockholders  in  the  First  National  Bank  of  Dell  Rapids  and  he  was 
also  the  owner  of  large  property  interests  in  the  city  and  throughout  the  surrounding  coun- 
try, having  made  judicious  investments  in  real  estate  from  time  to  time.  He  started  out  in 
life  practically  empty-handed  but  worked  his  way  upward,  his  life  record  proving  the  force 
of  determination,  perseverance  and  laudable  ambition. 

On  the  4th  of  September.  1881,  Mr.  Kenefick  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mrs.  Coralynn  A. 
Codington,  of  Medary,  South  Dakota,  who  in  her  maidenhood  was  Coralynn  Chamberlin,  a 
daughter  of  Colonel  Enoch  Chamberlin,  of  Waterloo,  New  York,  who  was  a  colonel  of  the 
Fifteenth  Regiment  of  the  New  York  State  Militia.  He  was  a  prominent  farmer  of  Seneca 
county  who  occupied  the  old  home  farm  of  his  father,  Tenbrooke  Chamberlin,  located  about 
seven  miles  from  Seneca  lake.  He  died  at  Syracuse,  New  York,  whither  he  had  removed  after 
retiring  from  active  business  life  in  1859.  His  death  occurred  in  1889,  when  he  had  reached 
the  age  of  eighty-one  years.  His  daughter  Coralynn  had  become  the  wife  of  the  Rev.  Georoe 
S.  Codington,  a  Congregational  minister,  who  was  one  of  the  pioneer  preachers  of  the  north- 
west and  for  a  time  followed  his  holy  calling  in  Illinois.  From  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  he  started 
with  his  young  wife  for  South  Dakota  in  1872,  driving  from  the  former  place  to  Medary,  this 
state,  with  a  single  horse.  The  roads  were  crude  and  the  country  wild  and  the  settlement  in 
which  they  took  up  their  abode  was  largely  inhabited  by  the  foreign  element,  containing  only 
seven  American  families.  A  few  years  later  the  Rev.  Codington  passed  away,  and  his  widow 
subsequently  became  the  wife  of  Michael  R.  Kenefick.  To  them  was  born  a  son,  Robert  E. 
Kenefick,  who  is  now  married  and  makes  his  home  in  Dell  Rapids.  Mrs.  Kenefick  has  been 
prominently  ami  actively  identified  with  fraternal  organizations,  being  a  charter  member  of 
the  Dell  Rapids  Eastern  Star  and  first  worthy  matron  of  the  order.  She  was  also  the  first 
noble  grand  of  the  Rebekahs,  which  lodge  was  named  "The  Coralynn''  in  her  honor,  thus 
conferring  upon  her  a  very  unusual  distinction.  She  is  one  of  the  well  known  pioneer  women 
of  South  Dakota  and  a  lady  of  refinement  ami  culture  who  has  made  many  warm  friends. 

.Mr.  Kenefick  was  a  prominent  figure  in  fraternal  circles.  He  held  membership  with  the 
M;i-iii-..  odd  Fellows,  Modern  Woodmen  and  Canton  Militant  lodges  of  Dell  Rapids  and  with 
the  Elks  lodge  at  Sioux  Falls.  He  was  a  charter  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  East- 
ran  Star  and  the  Rebekahs  and  an  honorary  member  of  Dahlgren  Post  of  the  Grand  Armj   "i 

the  Republic.     His  life  was  evei    I lable  and  upright,  and  he  never  deviated  from  a  course 

which  he  believed  to  be  right  between  himself  and  his  fellowmen.  He  stood  for  progress  ami 
improvement  in  public  affairs  and  at  various  t inns  did  effective  work  for  the  benefit  of  his 
city.  For  several  years  he  served  as  president  of  the  council,  was  at  various  times  a  member 
of  the  board  of  education  and  in  1890  was  chosen  mayor  of  Dell  Rapids,  in  which  capacity  he 
was  continued  by  reelection  until  the  spring  of  1894.  lie  possessed  a  most  generous  disposi- 
tion and  there  are  various  residents  of  South  Dakota  who  owe  their  start  in  life  to  his  assist - 
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236  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

ance  ami  friendly  interest.  No  trust  reposed  in  him  was  ever  betrayed  in  the  slightest 
degree  and  he  held  friendship  inviolable.  He  was  a  man  of  mild  disposition,  yet  lacked  not 
that  determination  which  enabled  him  to  pursue  a  course  that  he  believed  to  be  right  and 
to  carry  forward  to  successful  completion  whatever  he  undertook.  When  death  called  liim, 
proof  nl  I  In  high  regard  in  which  he  was  held  was  indicated  in  the  fact  that  his  funeral  was 
the  largest  ever  seen  in  this  community.  Many  resolutions  of  respect  were  passed  by  the 
organizations  with  which  he  was  identified.  The  resolutions  of  the  Odd  Fellows  spoke  of  him 
as  "a  stanch  Odd  Fellow,  a  true  friend  and  benefactor  to  man}',  and  a  kind  and  affectionate 
husband  and  father,  who  exemplified  the  teachings  of  the  outer  by  his  tenderness  in  sympathy 
and  his  kindness -to  others  in  their  grief. 

I  hpracticed  he  to  fawn,  or  seek  for  power 

By  doctrines  fashioned  to  the  varying  hour. 
Quick  to  relieve  the  wretched  was  his  pride, 

And  e'en  his  failings  leaned  to  virtue's  side." 


ALBERT   JACKSON    KEITH. 

Albert  Jackson  Keith,  a  successful  representative  of  the  legal  fraternity  in  Sioux  Falls, 
has  here  practiced  his  profession  continuously  since  1900.  His  birth  occurred  in  Hamilton, 
New  5fork,  on  the  5th  of  June,  1877,  his  parents  being  Hosmer  Hale  and  Mary  (Spear) 
Keith.  The  first  representative  of  the  family  in  this  country  came  from  Scotland  on  the 
Mayllnwer.  .Albert  .1.  Keith,  who  was  a  little  lad  of  six  years  when  his  parents  took  up 
their  abode  in  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  in  1883,  acquired  bis  education  in  this  city  and 
was  graduated  from  Sioux  Falls  College  in  1894.  Subsequently  he  pursued  a  classical 
course  in  the  Oniversity  of  Chicago  and  then  prepared  for  a  professional  career  in  the  Uni- 
versitj  oi  Minnesota,  being  graduated  from  the  law  department  of  that  institution  in  1900. 
lie  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  the  same  year  and  opened  an  office  in  Sioux  Falls,  having 
since  practiced  in  the  United  States  and  state  courts.  His  practice  is  extensive  and  of  an 
important  character.  He  is  remarkable  among  lawyers  for  the  wide  research  and  provident 
care  with  which  he  prepares  his  cases.  At  no  time  has  his  reading  ever  been  confined  to  the 
limitation  of  the  questions  at  issue.  It  has  gone  beyond  and  compassed  every  contingency 
and  provided  not  alone  for  the  expected  but  for  the  unexpected,  which  happens  in  the  courts 
quite  as  frequently  as  out  of  them. 

( in  the  28th  of  June,  1900,  at  Sleepy  Eye,  Minnesota,  Mr.  Keith  was  united  in  marriage 
tu  .Miss  ha  Gress,  a  daughter  of  G.  M.  Gress.  Their  children  are  three  in  number,  namely: 
Hale  Gress,  Granville  Spear  and  Katharine. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Keith  is  an  unfaltering  republican,  and  fraternally  he  is 
identified  with  the  .Masons,  belonging  to  the  Knights  Templar  commandery  and  the  Mystic 
Shrine,  ami  holding  the  office  of  illustrious  potentate,  lie  ha-  also  attained  the  thirty- 
second   degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  ami  likewise  belongs  In  Hie  F.Iks,  the  Country  Club  and 

(he    |i (ah    (luh.    while    his    religious    faith    is    that    of    the    Baptist    church.      Mr.    Keith    is 

interested  in  all  matters  of  progressive  citizenship  to  the  extent  of  giving  his  cooperation 
wherever  Ins  aid  can  be  of  avail,  but  he  ha-  little  time  for  work  outside  of  his  profession, 
his  practice  having  constantly  grown  in  volume  ami  importance,  lie  is  also  the  founder 
.ui.l  pre  nl' nl  ..I  the  Credit  Reference  Company,  of  Sioux  Kails,  which  is  the  credit  rating  guide 
for  the  merchants  ami  professional  men  of  the  county,  ami  is  likewise  president  of  a  similar 
company  at  Sioux  <  ity,  Iowa. 


i.MH:i,i     u      \\i;|(.in 


Aiii.ine  those  who  have  achieved  prominence  as  men  of  marked  ability  and  substantial 
worth  is  numbered  Senator  George  W.  Wright,  of  Huron,  who  has  served  for  two  terms  as  a 
member  oi  the  Smith  Dakota  senate  He  is  moreover  connected  with  business  interests  of 
the  city  as  a   leal  estate  dealer  and  has  large  interests  along  this  line,  the  successful  conduct 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  237 

of  which  indicates  ids  keen  sagacity  and  unfaltering  enterprise.  Senator  Wright  was  born 
in  Illinois  in  1ST2  and  is  a  son  of  S.  F.  and  Nancy  E.  Wright,  who  moved  from  Illinois  to 
Beadle  county,  South  Dakota,  in  1SS2.  The  father  took  up  government  land  and  resided 
upon  it  until  1896,  when  he  moved  to  Nebraska.  In  that  state  his  death  occurred  and  there 
his  wife  still  resides. 

1 ge    W.    Wright    acquired   a    public-school    education    and    later   attended    college   in 

Huron.  He  engaged  in  farming  for  some  time  but  at  length  disposed  of  his  interests  and 
moved  into  Huron,  where  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  general  merchandise  business. 
Later  he  3pent  some  years  as  a  traveling  salesman.  He  is  now  concentrating  his  energies 
upon  the  real-estate  business,  in  which  he  has  been  engaged  for  a  number  of  years,  and  he 
has  won  a  gratifying  degree  of  success  along  this  line.  He  is  an  expert  judge  of  land  values 
and  all  of  Ins  investments  are  proving  profitable,  a  fact  which  indicates  his  sound  judgment 
and  clear  business  discrimination. 

In  1901  Mr.  Wright  was  united  in  marriage  to  Hiss  Luella  Biddle,  a  native  of  Miller, 
South  Dakota,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  two  children,  George  W.,  Jr.,  and  Evelyn. 
Mr.  Wright  is  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian  church,  is  a  trustee  in  Huron  College  and  is 
connected  fraternally  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  Elks  and  the  Wood- 
men, lie  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  has  at  all  times  stood 
high  in  its  councils,  bemg  an  active  worker  in  the  support  of  progressive  measures  and  projects. 
He  w.i-  elected  a  member  of  the  council  at  Huron  in  1908  and  two  years  later  was  named 
a  member  of  the  state  senate,  serving  by  reelection  from  that  time  until  January,  1915.  Ee 
has  accomplished  a  great  deal  of  constructive  and  important  work  as  a  member  of  that 
body,  lie  was  instrumental  in  securing  an  appropriation  for  the  state  fair  held  at  Huron, 
was  also  active  in  the  passage  of  the  public  utility  bill  and  during  the  last  session  of  the 
legislature  was  chairman  of  the  railway  committee.  His  activities  in  public  affairs  have 
proven  of  great  value  to  the  community  at  large  and  in  business  he  has  won  a  gratifying 
measure  of  prosperity.  He  stands  today  among  the  honored  and  eminent  residents  of 
Huron. 


ROBERT  JAMES  JACKSON,  M.  1). 

Dr.  Robert  James  Jackson,  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  in  Rapid  City,  was  born 
at  Forest,  Ontario,  Canada,  August  10,  1874,  a  son  of  John  and  Joan  (Elliott)  Jackson.  The 
former,  who  was  a  native  of  Scotland,  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  Canada  when  seventeen  years 
of  age  and  during  the  period  of  his  manhood  engaged  in  farming  there.  He  died  at  the 
age  of  fifty-six  years,  passing  away  in  1823. 

Robert  lames  Jackson,  who  is  one  of  a  family  of  eight  children  and  the  fifth  in  order 
of  birth,  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  town  and  in  the  normal  school  at 
Brandon.  Manitoba.  Following  his  graduation  from  the  normal  school  as  a  member  of 
the  class  of  1895  he  devoted  three  years  to  teaching,  but  regarded  this  merely  as  an  initial 
Btep  in  oil  or  professional  labor,  for  it  was  his  desire  to  become  a  member  of  the  medical  pro- 
le-.ion.  Accordingly,  he  entered  the  Michigan  School  of  Medicine  and  was  graduated  with  the 
<la-s  of  19(12,  at  which  time  his  professional  degree  was  conferred  upon  him.  lie  then  came  to 
South  Dakota,  settling  at  Yankton,  where  he  remained  for  six  months,  and  on  the  expiration 
of  that   peiiod   removed   to   Rapid   City,   where   he  has   reside, 1   continuously   since   with   the 

ption  of  extended  visits  to  the  central  American  republics,  where  he  ha-  important 
interests  in  coffee  plantations.  In  addition  to  an  extensive  general  practice  he  serves  as 
surgeon  for  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railroad.  He  was  also  for  four  years  coroner  of 
Pennington  county  and  for  eight  years  wis  physician  for  the  United  States  Indian  school 
at  Rapid  City. 

•  'n  the  14th  of  September,  1903,  Dr.  Jackson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Jua  B. 
Goodwin,  of  Boston.  Massachusetts.  He  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Pythias  fraternity,  the 
Elks  lodge  and  the  Masons.  In  politics  he  is  a  republican  where  national  issues  are  involved 
but  casts  an  independent  local  ballot.  He  was  chosen  the  first  mayor  of  Rapid  City  under 
the  commission  form  of  government,  serving  for  two  years,  at  the  end  of  which  time  he 
resigned  because  of  the  demands  which  were  made  upon  him  in  that  connection  and  which 


238  HIST*  )RY  (  )F  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

be  felt  caused  his  professional  work  to  suffer.  Hi-  principal  out-of-dour  recreation  is  trout 
fishing,  but  he  never  allows  this  to  interfere  with  his  professional  duties.  He  has  gained  an 
enviable  reputation  as  a  physician  and  has  also  found  time  to  cooperate  in  every  movement 
looking  tu  the  advancement  of  the  city  and  surrounding  territory.  Thus  it  is  that  lie  is 
ncit  only  regarded  as  one  of  the  leading  physicians  but  also  as  one  of  the  valued  and  useful 
resilient-    oi    western    South    Dakota. 


FREDERICK  W.  PETTIGREW. 

Frederick  W.  Pettigrew,  horn  at   Ludlow,  Ver nt,  July  29,  1850. 

Parents,  Andrew    Pettigrew  and  Hannah  B.  Sawtell  Pettigrew. 

Brothers  and  sisters:  Hannah  M.,  Justin  A.,  Luetta  B.,  Alma  J.,  Henrietta  A.,  Richard  F., 
Elizabeth  M.  and  Harlan  P.  Pettigrew. 

Andrew  Pettigrew,  the  father,  was  the  son  of  a  Vermont  farmer,  and  at  the  time  of  the 
birth  of  the  subject  of  this  sketch  was  a  merchant  conducting  a  general  store  in  the  village 
oi  Ludlow,  Vermont.  Hannah  11.  Pettigrew,  his  mother,  was  the  daughter  of  Elnathan 
Sawtell,  a   farmer  residing  near  the  village  of  Ludlow,  Vermont. 

Andrew  Pettigrew  was  a  man  of  strong  convictions,  religious,  and  trained  his  family 
according  to  the  moral  code  common  to  the  New  England  Christian  faith.  He  was  an  abo- 
litionist ami  a  distributor  of  emancipation  literature,  and  a  link  in  the  underground  railroad 
(as  it  was  called)  to  assist  runaway  slaves  from  the  south  on  their  way  to  Canada.  For 
his  outspoken  views  in  opposition  to  slavery,  and  his  approval  of  William  Lloyd  Garrison  of 
Boston,  many  people  boycotted  liis  business  and  refused  to  trade  in  his  store,  and  often 
threatened  him  with  violence. 

His  mother,  Hannah  B.  Sawtell,  was  of  Puritan  stock;  her  ancestors  came  to  Watertown, 
Massachusetts,  in  KioO.  (Watertown  is  now  a  part  of  Boston.)  They  were  at  the  siege 
of  Lewisburg,  and  Elnathan,  her  grandfather,  was  a  private  soldier  at  the  battle  of 
Bunker  Hill. 

Andrew   Pettigrew  was  in  poor  health  and,  in   1854,  lie  sold  his  store  and  with  his  family 

moved  to  the  town  oi  Union,  Rock  county,  Wis< sin,  w  here  he  purchased  a  faun  and  engaged 

in  general  farming.  In  18fi0  he  moved  to  Evansville,  so  that  his  numerous  children  could 
attend  the  Evansville  Academy.  In  1863,  when  the  first  slaves  came  north  as  a  result  of  the 
war,  he  gave  these  negroes  the  preference  and  employed  them  upon  the  farm,  and  they  were 
treated  the  same  as  if  they  were  white.  An  ex-slave  started  a  blacksmith  shop,  and  Andrew 
Pettigrew  gave  the  negro  blacksmith  all  his  work.  It  was  well  to  give  these  ex-slaves 
employment,  but  the  effort  to  establish  their  social  equality  was  not  necessary,  or  under- 
stood, or  appreciated  by  them. 

Andrew  Pettigrew  died  during  the  last  days  of  December,  1866,  in  his  fifty-sixth  year, 
leaving  a  widow  and  nine  children— four  boys  ami  live  girls. 

Frederick,  the  subject  of  this  sketch,  was  now  sixteen  years  of  age.  anil  lie  remained 
at  home  ;iinl  worked  the  farm  until  the  spring  of  1871,  attending  the  Evansville  Seminary 
during  the  winter.  Ilis  habits  were  of  the  best,  he  having  no  vices  and  great  industry.  In 
Is,  |  be  in,, Mil  I,,  Sioux  fall-.  South  Dakota,  having  made  the  journey  of  six  hundred  miles 
wilh   a   .-pan  of  horses  and  a  covered   wagon. 

Earlj  in  the  summer  of  L871,  he  entered  "in-  hundred  and  sixty  aire-  of  government 
land  under  the  preemption  law.  which  required  thai  a  residence  should  be  established  upon 
the  land,  not  less  than  five  acres  put  under  cultivation,  an.l  that  alter  -ix  months*  occupation 
Hi,,  settler  should  pay  one  dollar  and  twenty-five  cents  per  acre  This  land  is  locate. I  near 
Sioux   Fa  lis.  South   I  fakota. 

Early  in  the  summer  of  lsr:.'.  having  acquired  title  to  the  land  under  the  preemption 
a, i.  he  weal  to  what  is  now  Flandreau,  South  Dakota,  and  entered  as  a  homestead  the  land 
upon  winch  the  city  of  Man. Ilea u  is  built.  This  land  is  located  in  township  IU7,  range  is, 
and,  at  the  time  the  land  was  entered  us  a  homestead,  it  was  a  part  of  Brookings  county. 

Winn  the  legislature  convened  in  January,  Is;::,  an  act  was  passed  creating  tl unties 

,,l    \l ly  and   Pake  out    of  the  counties  of   Brookings  and  Minnehaha,  by  taking  two   rows  of 

township-    oil'    from    each.      This    left    young    Pettigrew's    homestead    in    the    center    of    M Iv 


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county,  and  he  immediately  secured  the  organization  of  the  county,  and  the  location  of  the 
county  seat  upon  his  homestead,  where  it  has  ever  since  remained.  The  creation  of  these 
counties,  and  the  location  of  the  town  of  Flandreau,  and  the  building  of  a  city  there  is  almost 
entirely  the  work  of  the  subject  of  this  sketch.  In  1871,  1872  and  1873  ho  was  employed 
as  chainman  with  a  surveying  party,  and  very  rapidly  learned  the  business,  including  the  use 
of  the  solar  compass. 

For  several  years  Mr.  Pettigrew  was  engaged  in  surveying  the  public  lands  of  the  United 
States  for  the  government  in  the  territory  and  state  of  South  Dakota.  These  surveying 
expeditions  carried  him  into  the  country  west  of  the  Missouri  river  and  through  the  bad- 
lands, so-called,  and  among  the  Sioux  Indians,  for  he  surveyed  many  of  their  reservations. 
He  also  surveyed  the  boundary  between  South  Dakota  and  the  state  of  Montana,  and  in 
the  northwest  corner  of  the  state  of  South  Dakota,  near  the  Montana  line,  on  one  of  the 
branches  of  the  Little  Missouri  river,  he  found  a  hollow  petrified  stump  with  the  ends  of  the 
roots  in  perfect  preservation.  This  fossil  was  of  great  si/.e,  weighing  about  live  thousand 
pounds,  and  one  of  the  most  remarkable  of  its  kind  ever  discovered.  His  investigation  of  the 
fossil  formation  of  the  bad-lands  was  perhaps  the  most  thorough  of  any  ever  undertaken,  and 
his  collection  of  the  fossils  of  this  region  is  of  importance.  His  study  of  the  geology  of 
South  Dakota  was  extensive  and  accurate,  and  if  he  had  lived  his  contribution  to  this  subject 
would  have  been  of  great  interest  and  importance.  His  knowledge  of  the  Sioux  Indians  and 
their  history,  and  of  their  methods  of  life,  and  of  their  implements  of  the  chase  and  of 
industry  during  the  stone  age  was  probably  more  extensive  than  that  of  any  other  one  person 
in  the  United  States,  and  his  collection  from  the  mounds  and  ancient  dwellings  of  these 
Indians  is  both  valuable  and  interesting.  He  had  written  considerable  upon  the  subject,  and 
if  it  had  not  been  for  his  untimely  end  his  investigations  would  have  been  of  great  value  upon 
this  subject  and  would  have  corrected  many  of  the  errors  entertained  relative  to  these 
people,  for  whom  he  had  a  high  regard. 

In  the  early  summer  of  1879  he  was  married,  and  as  a  result  of  the  marriage  there  were 
five  children,  all  still  living.     There  are  three  girls  and  two  boys. 

In  1893  he  resided  for  some  time  at  what  was  then  known  as  Fort  Pierre,  on  the  opposite 
side  of  the  Missouri  river  from  the  present  capital  in  South  Dakota.  He  was  largely  interested 
in  the  town  of  Fort  Pierre  and  owned  considerable  property,  helped  organize  the  county  of 
Stanley  and  was  elected  county  judge.  After  a  residence  of  about  three  years  at  Fort  Pierre, 
he  removed  his  family  to  Sioux  Falls.  South  Dakota.  At  the  time  of  his  death  he  was 
residing  upon  a  farm  about  three  miles  south  of  the  city  of  Sioux  Falls.  His  death  was  the 
result  of  an  accident  and  occurred  during  the  last  days  of  December,  1901. 

F.   W.   Pettigrew  was  a  typical  pi jer,   reticent,  brave,  absolutely   honest,  true  to  his 

friends  and  relentless  to  his  enemies.  He  was  studious  and  had  a  strong,  original  and 
vigorous  mind,  and  his  work  in  reclaiming  the  state  from  the  wilderness  entitles  him  to  a  high 
place  among  hei   most  honored  citizens. 


H.  WALLACE  SHTPTON. 

If.  Wallace  Shipton,  who  is  engaged  in  fanning  and  gardening  on  section  9,  Yankton 
precinct,  in  Yankton  county,  was  born  in  Push  Creek  valley.  Jo  Daviess  county,  Illinois, 
March  8,  1866,  the  family  home  being  situated  six  miles  from  the  village  of  II: ver.  Hi- 
parents  vveii.  Frank  and  Rose  A.  (Wolcott)  Shipton,  who  spent  their  last  days  in  Jo 
Daviess  county,  and  both  died  between  the  ages  of  thirty-five  and  forty.  The'  ancestors  of  the 
Shipton  family  came  from  England  three  hundred  years  ago  with  the  colonists  who  first 
settled  upon   the  American  continent. 

H.  W.  Shipton  remained  under  the  parental  roof  until  1ssr,  when,  having  attained  his 
majority,  he  left  home  and  removed  to  Plymouth  county,  Iowa.  There  he  became  a  collector 
for  an  art  company  and  engaged  in  that  business  for  four  years.  In  .March.  1894,  he  arrived 
in  Yankton  county  and  rented  land  near  the  city  of  Yankton,  turning  his  attention 
to  market,  gardening.  Success  has  sinee  attended  his  efforts  and  in  1896  he  purchased  sixty 
seres  of  hind  upon  which  his  dwelling  now  stands.  He  has  added  thereto  one  hundred  and 
sixty  acres  and  he  also   has   forty  aires   in    Kanabec  county,   .Minnesota.     While  now    actively 


242  HIST  >RY  (  >F  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

and  successfully  engaged  in  general  farming,  he  still  raises  vegetables  to  a  large  extent. 
sup]. lying  the  market  of  Yankton  and  of  other  places.  At  times  he  has  harvested  as  high  as 
fifteen  hundred  bushels  of  onions.  He  has  made  a  close  study  of  soii  and  climatic  condi- 
tions and  knows  what   can  best   be  produced  in  this  section  of  the  country. 

On    ti..-   25th   of   .January.   1897,   in    Yankton,   Mr.   Shipton    was   united   in    marriage   to 
Miss   Belle  Branaugh,  who  was  burn   in    Bellevue,  Nebraska,  a   daughter  of   Archibal 
Mary  .7.  (Gow)  Branaugh,  the  former  a  native  of  New  York  and  the  latter  of  Canada. 

the    summer   oi  Omaha    and   from   that   point   drove   across   the   country  to 

Hutchinson   county.    South    Dakota,    settling   near   Parkston,    where    the   father   filed    on    a 

tead  and  timber  claim  and  later  secured  a  preemption.  For  many  years  he  was  actively 
identified  with  farming  intc  rest's  but  in  the  fall  of  1893  retired  from  active  life  and  took  up 

rode  in  Yankton,  where  he  has  since  resided,  having  disposed  of  all  his  Hutchinson 
county  land.  The  Branaugh  family  went  through  all  the  experiences  of  pioneer  life.  At 
the  time  of  the  memorable  blizzard  of  1SSS  two  of  the  brothers  of  Mrs.  Shipton  were  at 
school.  Tiny  attempted  to  go  home  and  passed  the  house  about  a  mile.  They  retraced 
_  their  own  trail  and,  hearing  their  father  calling  them,  reached  home.  They 
had  passed  quite  near  and  would  have  missed  the  house  again  had  it  not  been   for  hearing 

ther's  voice.    Mr.  Branaugh  lost  many  cattle  in  that  storm.     The  family  lived  in  a  sod 

in  true  pioneer  style,  and  they  suffered  from  the  grasshopper  pest  for  several  years. 

ops  through  the  years  of  drought  and  fought  prairie  fires.  In  fact  they  endured  all 
of  the  hardships  incident  to  the  settlement  of  the  frontier  but  lived  to  reap  the  reward  of 
their  labors  and  see  the  county  transformed  into  a  populous  and  prosperous  district.  To  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Shipton  has  been  born  a  daughter,  Edna,  who  is  now-  a  student  in  the  Yankton  high 
school.  Mr.  --liipton  belongs  to  the  Independent  Order  of  (J. Id  Fellows  and  the  Ancient  Order 
of  United  Workmen.  In  politics  he  supports  the  republican  party  and  has  tilled  local  offices 
such  as  road  supervisor  and  member  of  school  board.  He  is  an  energetic,  enterprising  business 
man   and  his   well  dii<  its   have   brought   to  him   a   measure   of   success   that   is  both 

i  able  and  desirable. 


CHARLES  VERTXEB  CALDWELL. 

Charles   Vertner  Caldwell,  si  torney  of   Minnehaha  county   and  a   prominent   and 

populai  5ioux   Kails,  the  consensus  of  public  opinion   establishing  him   high   in  the 

regard  of  his  fellow  townsmen,  ■  on  the  old  Caldwell  hi  I  near  Han 

Dakota,  October  18,  1878.      II.    attended  the  public  schools  and  afterward  studied  in  tie 
Falls   high    school,   from    which    he    was   graduated    with    1 

spent  two  years  as  a  student   in  the  Sioux  Falls  i  later  entered  the  government 

coming  a  carrier  in   Sioux   Falls,      lie   secured   that   position   in   order  that   he 

might   earn   the  necessary  sum  that  would  enable  him  to  continue  his  education,      lie  worked 

.md  studied  law  at  night,  continuing  thus  tor  six  yea  I    which  ind      tee 

th  of  his  ch:  solute  purpose  which  has  been  one 

At    length  l.e  retired  from  the  mail  service  and  entered  the 
Univi ■:  ttth  Dakota  in  the  law  department.     Jle  there  completed  his  course  and  was 

a    \ear   thereafter    Mr.   Caldwell    praeti  jion    in   Hartford   and    in    1910 

lip  with  ('.  J.   Morris  under  the  firm   Stl  I  &  I 

that   has  since   been   maintained   with   mutual   pleasure  and   profit.     The   firm  ranks 
bat   ol   Sioux  Falls  and  eastern  South  Dakota  and  has  been  accorded  a  large  and 

tig  it   with   much  important  litigation  tried  in 

In  the  fall  of  1914  Mr.  Caldwell  was  i  bate's  a1   orney  of 

Minnehaha  county  foi  s  term  oi  two  years  the  duties  of  the  position  on  the 

Mr.  Caldwell  wi  in   marriage  to   Miss  Cora  E. 

Kiltz.  of  Barney  and  Chloe   Kiltz,  of  Lincoln  county.  South    Dakota.     Her   lather 

tnty  but   is  now  living  retired,  making  his  home  in  Sioux  Kails.     Mr. 

Caldwell  is  a  mi  Lodge,  A.  K.  *.V  A.  ,\!  Sioux  Falls,  and  the  principles  which 


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govern  liis  conduct  arc  further  indicated  in  the  fact  that  he  lias  membership  in  the  Methodist 
church.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  he  keeps  well  informed 
on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day  and  is  ever  ready  to  support  his  position  by  intelligent 
argument,  preferring  always  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  professional  duties  which 
have  been  of  growing  importance. 


GEOBGE   J.  MILLER. 


George  J.  Miller,  a  well  known  resident  of  Belle  Fourche,  is  engaged  in  the  fuel,  feed 
and  storage  business  and  also  operates  a  dray  line.  He  was  born  in  Nevada  on  the  29th  of 
August,  1876,  a  son  of  Eliel  and  Martha  A.  (Mulholland)  Miller,  natives  of  Illinois  and 
Eugene,  Oregon,  respectively.  The  father  devoted  the  greater  part  of  his  time  to  genera] 
farming  but  also  did  some  carpentering.  In  1849  he  accompanied  his  parents  to  the  Pacific 
coast,  where  he  spent  a  number  of  years.  He  was  a  resident  of  Goose  Lake,  Oregon,  until 
1ST5  and  then  went  to  Texas,  traveling  overland  by  wagon  train  through  Nevada  and  Arizona 
to  the  Lone  Star  state.  While  on  this  trip  the  subject  of  this  review  was  born.  The  family 
resided  in  Texas  and  Arizona  for  about  two  years  and  in  the  fall  of  1879  removed  to  South 
Dakota,  locating  in  Spearfish,  where  they  remained  during  the  winter.  The  following  spring 
the  family  home  was  established  ten  miles  west  of  Spearfish  upon  a  farm  on  what  is  now 
called  Crow  creek.  The  father  passed  away  there  in  1895  or  1896  and  his  widow  is  now 
a  resident  of   Belle   Fourche. 

George  J.  Miller  entered  the  South  Dakota  State  Normal  School  at  Spearfish  after  com- 
pleting a  public-school  course  and  remained  in  that  institution  for  about  six  months.  When 
starting  out  in  life  for  himself  he  was  employed  upon  the  range  but  when  nineteen  years 
old  his  father  died  and  it  was  necessary  for  him  to  return  home  and  assume  charge  of  the 
ranch.  He  continued  there  for  five  or  six  years  and  then  removed  to  Spearfish,  where  he 
was  in  the  employ  of  others  for  four  years.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  engaged  in  the 
transfer  business  ami  after  three  years  removed  to  Belle  Fourche  and  for  another  period  of 
four  years  worked  for  others.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  had  accumulated  enough  capital 
to  equable  him  to  engage  in  the  fuel,  feed  and  storage  business,  in  which  line  he  has 
continued  to  the  present  time.  He  also  operates  a  dray  line  and  has  the  local  agency  for 
the  Standard  Oil  Company.  His  various  business  affairs  make  heavy  demands  upon  his 
time  and  he  concentrates  his  energies  upon  the  management  of  his  interests. 

Mr.  Miller  was  united  in  marriage  in  May,  1912,  to  Miss  Alary  Showalter,  a  daughter 
oi  i  liarles  S.  and  Alary  (Deal)  Showalter,  who  were  horn  in  West  Virginia.  Airs.  Miller 
came  west  to  South  Dakota  but  later  returned  to  West  Virginia  and  still  later  went  to 
i  hicago,  where  her  marriage  to  Air.  Miller  occurred.  Her  father  is  still  a  resident  of  West 
Virginia  but  her  mother  is  deceased.  Air.  and  Airs.  Miller  have  a  daughter.  Alary  Helen, 
wla.-,.   birth   occurred   January    11,   1914. 

Air.  Miller  is  independent  in  political  affairs,  believing  that  the  rule  of  the  party  is 
inimical  to  the  best  government.  As  he  has  quietly  gone  about  his  daily  work  he  has 
made  fnany  friends  because  of  his  energy,  integrity  and  willingness  to  accommodate  others 
and  he   i-   one   of  the   valued  citizens  of    Belle   Fourche. 


LEWIS    A.    LIXDSTROM. 


The  rapid  development  of  the  northwest  offers  an  excellent  field  to  the  real-estate  man. 
and  in  that  line  of  business  Lewis  A.  Lindstrom  i-  successfully  engaged  as  president  of  the 
Lindstrom  Investment  Company  of  Yankton.  Willi  a  recognition  and  utilization  of  oppor- 
tunities that  others  have  passed  heedlessly  by.  he  is  working  his  way  upward  and  already 
occupies  an  enviable  position  as  an  enterprising,  progressive  and  prosperous  citizen.  He 
was  horn  in  Christiana.  Norway,  on  the  38th  of  April,  L879.  liis  father,  John  Lindstrom, 
came  to  the  United  States  in  the  early  '80s,  settling  in  Yankton  county,  South  Dakota, 
where  he  followed   fanning  anil  stock-raising.     At  length,  having  won  substantial  success  as 


2U  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

the  result  of  bis  business  activity  along  that  line,  he  retired  with  a  comfortable  e petence 

and  now  makes  his  home  in  Yankton.  Hi-  wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Magdalina 
l.arsen.  also  survives  and  death  has  no\ci  broken  into  the  family  circle,  which  includes  tliree 
ions:  Carl  M.,  now  living  in  Nebraska;   Lewis  A.;  and  Anton  E.,  who  is  the  secretary  of  the 

\\  estei  ii    Land    (  'ompniiy. 

Lewis  A.  Lindstrom  was  but  five  years  of  age  when  brought  by  Lis  parents  to  the  new 
world.  His  education  was  acquired  in  the  public  schools  of  Nebraska  and  Iowa,  supple- 
mented by  a  classical  course  in  Yankton  College,  When  his  school  days  were  over  he  went 
to  the  Pacific  coast,  where  he  filled  the  position  of  private  secretary  to  the  Oregon  Smelting 
&  Refining  Company,  a  large  smelting " company,  remaining  in  that  connection  for  three 
years.  Later  he  went  to  Nevada  as  secretary  to  the  manager  of  a  brokerage  company  in 
Goldfield,  remaining  there  during  the  gold  excitement  at  that  place.  He  afterward  returned 
to  San  Francisco,  where  he  had  charge  of  the  office  for  the  American  Multigraph  Sales  Com- 
pany for  two  years.  In  1911  he  returned  to  Yankton,  where  he  embarked  in  the  real-estate 
business  under  the  name  of  the  Western  Land  &  Securities  Company,  of  which  he  became 
the  president  and  as  such  he  continues  to  the  present  day  under  the  name  of  The  Lindstrom 
Investment  Company,  handling  farm  properties  largely.  In  this  business  he  has  been  very 
successful,  winning  a  large  clientage.  He  has  brought  in  considerable  outside  capital  and 
has  been  largely  instrumental  in  exploiting  the  state's  resources  in  other  sections  of  the 
country,  thus  inducing  many  settlers  to  come  to  South  Dakota.  His  woik  has.  indeed,  been 
beneficial  and  resultant  as  well  as  a  source  of  gratifying  success  to  himself. 

On  the  38th  of  May.  1913,  Mr.  Lindstrom  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ida  May  Fish- 
beck,   a    daughter   of   Levi    and   Hattie    (Cole)    Fishbeek,   of   Yankton    county.     Her    parents 

came    fr Wisconsin  to  this  state.     Her   father   served   as  a  Union  soldier   in   the  Civil   war 

and.  being  captured,  was  incarcerated  for  a  time  in  Libby  prison.  With  the  exception  of 
this  period  he  was  on  continuous  duty  with  a  Wisconsin  regiment  throughout  the  period 
of  hostilities. 

Mr.  Lindstrom  is  a  member  of  the  C menial  Club  and  is  active  in  its  work,  recognizing 

the  possibilities  before  the  organization  in  the  upbuilding  of  the  city.  In  politics  he  is  a 
republican,  with  independent  tendencies  that  manifest  themselves  in  his  local  ballot.  He 
belongs  to  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  both  he  and  his  wife  are  connected  with 
Hi,-  Rebekah  lodge,  in  which  Mrs.  Lindstrom  is  most  active,  having  served  as  president 
during  1913-14.  They  belong  to  the  Congregational  church  and  their  manj  good  qualities 
have  pained  lor  them  a  constantly  growing  circle  of  friends  in  Yankton  and  that  part  of  the 
state. 


JAMES  MOORE. 


.lames  Moore,  now  a  citizen  of  Yankton  county,  was  bom  in  the  town  of  Middleton, 
county  Cork.  Ireland,  August  15,  1834.  His  father  was  Daniel  Moore.  :.  cousin  to  the  illustri- 
ous Thomas  Moon-.  Ireland's  most  loved  poet.  His  mother  was  Johanna  Barry,  grand-daugh- 
i.  i   to  Lord  John  Barry. 

Mr.   Moore  was  educated  in  the  Middleton  National  schools,  and  by  private  tutors  from 

Trinity  College,  Dublin,     lie  emigrated  to  A rica  with  his  parents  in  the  summer  oi   1851; 

embarked  at  Queenstown  in  the  sailing  vessel  "Regina"  and  arrived  at  the  port  of  New  i'ork 
following   a   long   and   stormy   voyage       \t    this  time   there  was  a   great   tide  of  emigration 

toward  I  al a   from  all  parts  of  the  civilized  world,  and  not  having  engaged  in  permanent 

business,  .lames  Moore  and  two  elder  brothers,  impressed  by  the  glowing  accounts  of  (lie 
golden  opportunities  on  the  Pacific  coast,  sailed  from  New  York  in  February,  1852,  on  hoard 
the  "Lace  Mound."  an  English  vessel  hound  for  San  Francisco.  The  hardships  and  privations 
of  sinh  .i  voyage  maj  besl  In-  left  to  the  imagination  of  the  leader  when  he  take-  into  account 
the  calms  of  the  equator,  the  rounding  of  Cape  Horn,  the  dangers  of  diseases  and  the  diffi- 
culties hi  obtaining  supplies.  After  this  perilous  voyage  of  one  hundred  fifty-one  days  they 
reached  the  world-famed  harbor  of  the  Golden  Gate,  where  death  overtook  the  elder  brother! 

Barl  hoi ivi .  follovi  ing  an  illness  of  a  few  days'  duration,    .lames,  accompanied  by  Ids  remain- 

mi-   brotl ade  his  way  to  the  gold  fields  and  entered  upon  placer  mining  at   Marvsville, 


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California.  There  they  invested  and  after  accumulating  an  ample  fortune  they  returned  to 
the  parental  home,  which  had  been  established  in  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin.  James  later  went 
to  Cheyenne,  Wyoming,  there  joining  his  brother  Daniel,  who  had  in  the  meantime  become 
identified  with  the  Creighton  &  Morgan  Construction  Company.  The  subject  of  our  sketch 
and  his  brother  were  associated  with  the  Creighton  &  Morgan  Company  until  the  completion 
of  the  Union  Pacific  Railway  and  were  present  at  the  driving  of  the  "Golden  Spike,"  which 
united  the  Union  Pacific  with  the  Central  Pacific,  thus  forming  the  first  transcontinental 
railway  in  the  United  States.  After  closing  his  relations  with  the  Creighton  &  Morgan  Com- 
pany in  1870  Mr,  Moore  removed  to  Fremont,  Nebraska.  After  several  years'  residence  there 
he  finally  disposed  of  his  holdings  and  real  estate  and  located  in  Yankton  in  the  spring  of 
1884.  There  he  invested  near  the  city  of  Yankton  and  at  Lakeport,  fourteen  miles  west  from 
Yankton.  He  preferred  the  quiet  country  life  and  resided  there  during  many  years.  Ten 
years  ago  lie  purchased  the  old  Leaning  home,  a  beautiful  tract  of  eighty  acres  two  and  one- 
half  miles  northeast  from  Yankton,  where  he  at  present  resides. 

James  Moore  was  married  to  Miss  Mary  Dunn,  daughter  to  Peter  and  Bridget  (Egan) 
Dunn,  at  Fond  du  Lae,  Wisconsin,  November  29,  1856.  Six  children  were  born  to  this  union: 
John.  Mary.  James.  George.  Francis  and  Daniel.  John  died  during  early  youth.  Until'recent 
years  Mr.  Moore  was  closely  identified  with  the  democratic  party  in  his  section  but  now  con- 
tents himself  with  careful  home  study  of  current  affairs. 


JAMES    F.    SUMMERS. 


There  are  certain  rules  which  must  be  followed  if  success  in  business  is  attained  and 
these  rules  are  as  inflexible  as  the  laws  of  the  Mcdes  and  Persians.  Advancement  in  any  line 
of  legitimate  luisine-s  can  only  be  won  through  close  application,  intelligently  directed  energy 
ami  thorough  reliability,  all  of  which  Mr.  Summers  has  included  in  his  daily  business  life. 
which  has  at  length  brought  him  to  a  prominent  place  in  financial  circles  in  the  western  part 
of  the  state,  for  he  is  now  president  of  The  Bank  of  Spearfish.  He  was  born  in  Bedford 
county,  Virginia,  September  13,  1850,  a  son  of  Castlereigh  and  Agnes  J.  (Tinsley)  Summers, 
both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Virginia.  The  father,  who  was  born  in  1816,  died  in  1911  and 
the  mother  passed  away  in  1861,  when  less  than  thirty  years  of  age.  The  father  was  in 
early  life  a  wagon  maker  and  blacksmith  but  later  engaged  in  the  general  contracting 
business  and  subsequently  became  a  farmer.  He  emigrated  to  Kansas  in  1868,  settling  in 
At.liison  count}',  and  about  1871  he  removed  to  Sedgwick  county,  locating  near  Wichita, 
where  he  spent  his  remaining  days  t..  the  hist  two  years  of  his  life,  which  he  passed  with 
a  daughter  in  Oklahoma,  lie  served  for  two  years  as  a  soldier  in  the  Confederate  army 
during  the  Civil   war. 

In  his  father's  family  of  five  children  James  F.  Summers  was  the  second  in  order  of 
birth.     He    attended    school    in    Newcastle,    Virginia,    and    after    completing    the    high-school 

course  triculated  in  a  college  at.  Roanoke,  that  state.     He  pursued  a  course  in  law  in  his 

native  state  and  was  admitted  to  practice  in  Kansas.  In  the  meantime,  however,  other 
business  interests  had  occupied  his  attention.  He  engaged  in  railroad  work  in  Kansas 
during  the  years  1868  and  1869,  being  employed  on  the  Missouri  River  Railroad  from 
Atchison.  He  afterward  rented  land  and  engaged  in  tanning  in  Atchison  county,  Kansas, 
until  ls?o.  when  he  went  to  the  southwestern  part  of  that  state,  where  he  took  a  claim 
before  he  had  attained  his  majority.  After  reaching  the  age  of  twenty-one  he  filed  and 
proved  up  the  claim  and  continued  there  until  L876.  He  engaged  in  ranching  and  in  driving 
cattle   from   Texas    but   at   length   he  disposed    of   hi-   holdings   in    the   Sunflower   state   and 

1 ''  his  way  to  the  Black   Hills  country,  going  bj    way   oi    Denver  and  Cheyenne,  traveling 

on  foot   most  of  the  way.     He   pi eded  to  I  ustei    and   on   the  7th  of  March,  1877.  arrived 

in  Deadwood.  He  first  worked  in  the  Aurora,  an  underground  mine,  for  a  short  time  and 
afterward  spent  a  few  months  in  speculating  in  Deadwood  real  estate.  He  next  turned  his 
attention  to  the  boot  and  shoe  business,  in  which  he  continued  for  about  two  months,  when 
lie  engaged  in  prospecting.  In  the  fall  of  1S77  he  was  employed  as  a  copyist  in  the  oilier 
of   the    register   of    deeds    ami    there    remained    until    January    26,    1S7S,    when    he    went    to 


248  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Di  over  by  stage  to  assist  his  sister,  whose  husband  had  died,  in  the  settlement  of  her  real- 
estate  interests. 

(in  the  12th  of  April  of  the  same  year  Mr.  Summers  returned  to  Deadwood  and  pur- 
chased an  interest  in  a  cigar  and  tobacco  business,  continuing  therein  until  the  26th  of 
September,  1879,  when  his  establishment  was  destroyed  by  fire.  He  then  disposed  of  his 
interests  along  that  line  and  entered  the  Merchants'  National  Bank  as  general  bookkeeper, 
continuing  there   until   November,   1882. 

lb'  then  removed  to  Spearfish  and  established  a  bank  under  the  firm  name  of  Stebbins, 
Fox  &  Company  for  the  conduct  of  a  general  banking  business.  The  institution  existed  as  a 
private  bank  until  1887,  when  it  was  incorporated  under  the  state  laws.  Three  years  later 
it  was  reincorporated  under  the  laws  enacted  in  1890.  Mr.  Summers  was  cashier  and  manager 
of  the  institution  from  its  establishment  until  1904,  when  he  was  elected  to  the  presidency 
oi  The  Hank  of  Spearfish.  In  1883  he  erected  the  building  occupied  by  the  bank,  it  being 
the  first  brick  building  in  Spearfish  and  the  first  bank  building.  In  addition  to  his  large 
holdings  in  the  hank  Mr.  Summers  is  the  owner  of  a  mercantile  establishment  at  Clear- 
niiiiit.  Wyoming,  and  is  the  owner  of  considerable  land  in  South  Dakota  and  other  states. 
He  operates  a  ranch  of  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres  as  a  stock  farm,  breeding  first  class 
stock,    making   a    specialty    of    Percheron    horses   and    Polled   Hereford    cattle.     His    various 

business   interests    have   1 n    carefully   conducted.     He   displays    sound   judgment    and   keen 

discrimination  and  allows  no  obstacles  to  block  his  path  if  they  can  be  overcome  by  deter- 
mined and  honorable  effort. 

On  the  30th  of  October,  1878,  Mr.  Summers  was  married  to  Mrs.  Elizabeth  J.  (Murray) 
Fisher.  She  was  born  of  English  parentage,  and  her  father,  mother  and  sister  were  all  lost 
mi   the  steamer  Atlantic  while  en  route  to  the  United  States. 

In  politics  Mr.  Summers  is  a  stalwart  democrat  and  when  but  twenty-one  years  of 
age  he  served  as  justice  of  the  peace  in  Kansas,  being  well  qualified  for  this  position  owing 
to  the  fact  that  he  had  previously  studied  law  in  Virginia  and  had  hern  admitted  to  the  bar 
in  Kansas.  He  was  the  first  mayor  of  Spearfish  ami  has  filled  that  position  for  a  number 
oi  terms  since,  giving  to  the  city  a  businesslike  and  progressive  administration  characterized 
by  various  needed  reforms  and  substantial  improvements.  He  was  one  of  the  first  members 
of  the  state  normal  school  board  and  did  much  toward  securing  the  building  of  the  school. 
He  holds  the  oldest  continuous  notarial  commission  in  Lawrence  county,  his  papers  dating 
from  1879.  Fraternally  he  is  a  Mason  and  has  attained  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the 
Scottish  Rite  and  the  Knights  Templar  degree  in  the  York  Rite.  He  has  been  in  business 
continuously  in  Spearfish  for  a  longer  period  than  any  other  man.  having  been  identified  with 

the  com reial  ami   financial  interests  of  tin-  city  for  thirty-two  years.     He  has  contributed 

much  t<>  its  materia]  upbuilding  and  progress  and  his  well  directed  life  work  has  brought  to 
him  a  very  substantial  measure  of  success  which  is  the  merited  reward  of  his  energy  and 
his  ability.  What  lie  has  done  for  Spearfish  places  him  among  its  foremost  citizens  and  men 
i     prominence   ami    his    worth    is   widely   acknowledged   by   all. 


ALBERT  DE  VRIES,  M.  V). 


Ilr.  Albert  De  Vries  is  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  ami  surgery  at 

Platte  and   has  gained  the  confiden if  the  general   public  and  of  his  professional  brethren 

alike.  II.-  was  horn  in  Chicago,  Illinois.  March  18,  1s;:;.  a  son  of  Kars  and  Marie  He  Vries. 
The  family  located  near  Platte,  South  Dakota,  in  1884,  the  father  taking  up  a  homestead, 
which  h'  operated  for  many  years.  He  died  in  1901  but  was  survived  by  his  widow  until  the 
28th  oi  October,  1914. 

'Jin  it   he  \  lie--  first  attended  the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  his  education 

ami  was  later  a  student  at  Ward  Academy,  from  which  he  was  graduated  ill  1894.  lie  then 
taught  for  some  time,  after  which  he  matriculated  in  the  South  Dakota  Wesleyan  University 
at  Mitchell.  After  graduating  from  that  institution  in  1902,  he  taught  for  a  few  years  there- 
aftet  in  high  schools  in  the  state  ami  then  tool-:  a  scientific  course  in  Chicago.  Tn  1909  he 
entered  the  medical  college  at  Denver,  Colorado,  which  is  now  the  medical  department  of  the 
stale   I  ii  ve)   iii    of  Col I'.,  ami   was  graduated   therefrom   in  1913.     He  was  further  pre- 


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pared  for  independent  practice  by  work  in  the  County  Hospital  at  Denver  as  an  interne. 
Since  removing  to  Platte  lie  has  gained  a  large  measure  of  success  and  has  built  up  a  lucra- 
tive practice. 

Dr.  De  Vries  was  married  on  the  23d  of  December,  1902,  to  Miss  Mac  Redfield,  who  is  a 
daughter  of  Leonard  L.  Redfield,  of  Lincoln  county,  one  of  the  pioneers  of  the  state.  To  Dr. 
and  .Mrs.  De  Vries  has  been  born  a  daughter,  Marguerite. 

Dr.  De  Vries  is  a  progressive  in  politics  and  keeps  well  informed  as  to  the  events  and 
happenings  of  the  day.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Methodist  church  and  various  worthy 
causes  have  profited  by  his  support.  Along  professional  lines  he  is  a  member  of  the  Charles 
Mix  County  Medical  Society  and  the  South  Dakota  State  Medical  Society  and  takes  part  in 
the  proceedings  of  those  bodies.  He  has  not  only  succeeded  in  his  profession  but  he  has  also 
gained  the  sincere  respect  of  those  with  whom  he  has  been  brought  into  contact  and  has  won 
many  warm  personal  friends. 


JAMES  COFFEY. 


James  Coffey,  who  has  been  successfully  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business  at  Aberdeen 
since  1902,  lias  also  been  active  and  prominent  in  political  circles  and  since  September  1,  1913, 
lias  held  the  office  of  United  States  revenue  collector.  His  birth  occurred  in  Jackson, 
Nebraska,  on  the  10th  of  July,  1880,  his  parents  being  Patrick  and  Mary  Coffey,  the  former 
now  deceased  and  the  latter  a  resident  of  Le  Mais,  Iowa.  lie  acquired  his  early  education 
at  Le  Mars,  Iowa,  and  subsequently  pursued  a  course  of  study  in  Notre  Dame  College.  In 
1902,  when  a  young  man  of  twenty-two  years,  he  located  in  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota,  and 
embarked  in  the  real-estate  business,  which  lias  claimed  his  attention  .continuously  since  and 
roughl  him  a  gratifying  annual  income. 

Mr.  Coffej  lias  been  married  twice.  On  the  11th  of  February,  1903,  he  wedded  Miss 
Edith  L.  Sinclair,  of  Armour,  South  Dakota,  by  whom  he  had  three  children,  two  of  whom 
have  passed  away.  Following  the  demise  of  the  mother  Mr.  Coffey  was  again  married,  his 
second  union  being  with  Miss  Bertha  L.  Parden,  of  New  Richmond,  Wisconsin,  whom  he 
we.]. led  on  the  5th  of  October,  1910.    By  this  marriage  there  are  two  sons. 

In  political  circles  Mr.  Coffey  is  a  prominent  and  influential  factor.  He  was  the  demo- 
cratic candidate  for  the  office  of  lieutenant  governor  in  1906  and  acted  as  chairman  of  the 
democratic  state  committee  in  1912.  On  the  1st  of  September,  1913,  he  was  made  L'nited 
State  revi  n  le  collector,  the  duties  of  which  important  position  he  has  since  disi  aarged  in  a 
highly  creditable,  commendable  and  efficient  manner,  lie  is  identified  fraternally  with  the 
Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Knights -of  Columbus,  while  both  he  and  his 
witi'  are  devout  communicants  of  the  Catholic  church.  Mr.  Cofi'ey  has  made  an  enviable 
record  for  a  man  of  his  years  and  the  future  is  bright  with  promise.     Over  the  record  of  his 

public  career  and  his  private  life  there  falls  no  shadow  of  wrong,  for  he  has  ever  he nost 

loyal  to  the  tii-  of  friendship  and  citizen-hip  and  his  history  well  deserves  a  place  in  the 
annals  of  his  adopted  state. 


HOMEB   B.   BROWN. 


Home)-  B.  Brown,  tilling  the  office  oi  postmaster  at  Clark,  was  horn  in  Morrison,  Illinois 
on  the  27th  of  June.  1875,  a  son  of  Samuel  N.  and  Mary  (Baird)  Brown,  who  with  their 
family  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  I  lark  county,  where  the  father  secured  a  home- 
stead. They  experienced  many  of  the  hardships  and  privations  of  pioneer  life  while  making 
an  attempt  to  bring  their  land  under  cultivation,  hut  as  time  passed  on  the  labors  oi  \h 
Brown  wrought  the  desired  change  and  his  claim  became  a  valuable  farm  property.  In  the 
early  '80s  he  established  a  hardware  store  in  (lark,  hut  later  turned  over  to  his  sons  the 
active  management  of  the  business.  Botli  he  and  In-  wife  are  still  living  upon  the  farm 
and  have  an   extensive  circle  of  warm   friends  throughout    the  community. 

Homer  B.   Brown  was   educated   in    the    public   schools   and    made   his   initial   step   in   the 
business  world  in  connection  with  the  hardware   store   oi    bis   father.     He  succeeded   to   the 


250  HISTORY  OF   S<  'I  "IT  I  DAKOTA 

business  in  1895  and  was  identified  with  it  for  about  twenty  years  and  became  well  known 
through  his  mercantile  connections.  In  1900  the  business  became  Brown  Brothers  and  Mux 
R.  Brown  is  now  the  active  manager.  In  July,  1913,  Homer  B.  Brown  was  appointed  post- 
master of  Clark  by  President  Wilson  for  a  term  of  four  years  and  is  the  incumbent  in  the 
jMi-.it  ion. 

Mr.  Brown  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Loa  Yeamans,  daughter  of  Merton  and 
Carrie  Yeamans,  of  (  lark,  on  the  6th  oi  October,  1897,  and  they  have  become  the  parents 
of  three  children:  Ralph,  Katharine  and  Carolyn.  Mr.  and  -Mis.  Brown  hold  membership 
in  the  Congregational  church  and  he  is  a  popular  member  of  several  fraternal  organizations, 
including  the  blue  lodge  of  Masons,  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Knights 
..i  Pythias.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  democratic  party  and  he  does  everything 
,,,  I,,-  power  in  promote  its  growth  and  insure  its  success.  Everything  pertaining  to  Smith 
Dakota's  welfare  is  of  interest  to  him  and  he  stands  for  progress  and  improvement  along 
all  lines.  In  Clark  county  be  lias  a  wide  acquaintance  and  a  circle  of  friends  almost 
coextensive  I  herewith. 


COLONEL  .TAMES  ALBERT  GEORGE. 

Colonel  James  Albert  George  is  a  distinguished  lawyer  and  public-spirited  citizen  of 
Deadwood  and  is,  moreover,  one  of  the  veterans  of  the  Civil  war.  He  was  born  in  Lagrange, 
Georgia,  duly  28,  1844,  his  parents  being  William  .1.  and  Nancy  Stokes  (Garrard)  George,  who 
were  also  natives  of  that  state.  The  lather,  who  was  horn  in  Butts  county  in  1812,  died  in 
L899,  while  the  mother,  who  was  born  in  Troub  county  in  1S20,  passed  away  dune  5,  1898. 
The  town  of  Lagrange  Was  built  upon  land  given  to  her  lather  for  service  in  the  War  of  1812. 
William  J.  George  was  a  practicing  physician  who  retained  his  residence  in  Georgia  until 
about  1853  and  then  removed  with  his  family  to  Texas,  settling  in  what  is  now  Upshur 
county.  Later  he  became  an  early  settler  of  Denison,  where  he  established  his  home  in  1st:s, 
there  remaining  until  his  death.  He  served  in  the  Confederate  army  during  the  Civil  war. 
lie  had  passed  the  military  age  at  the  time  of  hi>  enlistment  but  his  devotion  to  his  loved 
southland  prompted  his  active  service  at  the  front  and  he  was  elected  captain  of  the  Grey- 
beards, commanding  his  company  for  two  \  ears.  To  him  and  his  wife  were  born  six  children 
William  Canard,  who  became  a  member  of  the  Fourteenth  Texas  Ca\ahy,  in  the  Confederate 
service,  was  wounded  at  Farmington  and  died  in  Mississippi  from  the  effects  of  his  injuries 
in  1862.     lie  was  but  nineteen  years  oi  age  at  the  time  of  his  enlistment.    Colonel  George  was 

the  second  in  order  of  birth.     Frances  is  the  widow  of  dames  I..  Smith,  who  was  a  c 'ade 

of  Colonel  G ge  ill  the  army,  lie  has  now  passed  away,  while  Mrs.  Smith  resides  m  Valen- 
tine, Texas      Martha  makes  her  1 with  her  brother  at   Foreman,  Arkansas.    Carrie  is  also 

a   resident   of  Denison,  Texas.     Nicholas  is  a  mere] t-planter  and  also  county  judge  ol    Red 

River  county,  Arkansas,  his  home  being  a1   F'oreman. 

Colonel  George  attended  scl I  at    Cottage   Mills,  Georgia,  and  also  a  private  scl 1   in 

I  pshur  county,  Texas.     He  was  in  his  seventeenth  year  when  in   186]   he  enlisted  for  service 

in  Company    B,  Seventh  Texas   Infantry.     His  c tnd  left   the  state  in  September  ot  that 

year  and  went   to  Uopkinsville.  Kentucky,  and  afterward  to  Port   Donelson,  participating  in 

the  engage nt  there  and  in  other  battles  and  skirmishes  in  that  vicinity.    His  command  was 

surrounded   by  troops  under  General  Grant   and.  being  capti I.  Colonel  George  was  sent  to 

Camp  Douglas  at  Chicago.  He  was  exchanged  September  17.  L863,  at  Vicksburg,  and  returned 
to  the  service,  being  in  the  army  for  four  years  and  twenty  one  days.     In   1863  he  was  pro- 

ted  from  the  rank-  to  the  position  ot  chief  ol   scouts  of  the  Army  of  the  Tennessee,  under 

General  J  E.  Johnston,  and  continued  to  serve  in  that  capacity  throughout  the  remainder 
,,i  Ik,  war.  lie  was  three  times  wounded,  being  Btruck  in  the  side  by  a  shell  at  fort  Donelson. 
February  L6,  1862;  sustained  a  scalp  wound  at  Raymond,  Mississippi,  May  12,  1863,  while 
a1   i  bid  amauga  on  the  19th  of  September  of  the  same  year  he  was  shot   through  the  artery 

ol   the  right   arm.     He  then   went   to  the  I f  his  uncle  at   Columbus,  Georgia,  where  he 

remained  for  thirty-seven  days,  refusing  to  be  taken  to  a  hospital.  When  he  left  the  army 
he  returned  to  his  home  in  Texas  and  tried  to  work  the  plantation  with  the  aid  of  free  negroes; 
In    1866,  while  engaged  in   farming,  he  read  law   and  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  that   year 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  253 

In  L868  In.'  turned  his  attention  to  the  cotton  brokerage  business  at  Jefferson,  Texas,  and  was 
active  along  that  line  until  1872.  He  then  went  to  Denison,  where  he  continued  in  a  similai 
business  until  L873,  in  which  year  he  removed  to  Washington,  I).  (.'..  where  he  acted  as  a 
newspaper  correspondent.  In  1S75  he  went  to  Egypt,  where  he  was  in  military  service,  and 
afterward  proceeded  to  Herzegovinia,  Austria-Hungary,  where  he  entered  the  army  for  service 
against  the  Turks.  There  he  continued  until  1876,  when  he  went  to  Servia  and  later  pro- 
ceeded to  Bender,  where  the  Russian  army  formed.  He  remained  in  the  European  service  for 
some  time. 

Returning  to  the  United  States  in  1877,  Colonel  George  began  the.practice  of  law  in  Wash- 
ington, D.  C,  and  followed  his  profession  in  the  capital  city  until  1891,  practicing  largely 
within  the  court  of  claims  department.  In  1899  lie  had  a  contract  with  the  Sioux  Indians 
to  make  collections  for  horses  and  stolen  property  taken  from  them  by  the  whites,  and  in 
1893  he  secured  payment  for  them  of  ninety  thousand  dollars.  He  also  seemed  Indian  lands 
for  the  whites  before  the  court  of  claims  and  won  for  them  fifty  thousand  dollars  in  claims, 
etc.  In  1896  he  opened  an  office  in  Deadwood  and  entered  at  once  actively  into  politics.  He 
took  a  prominent  part  in  every  campaign  until  1900  and  stumped  western  South  Dakota  in 
support  of  William  McKinley,  since  which  time  tin  re  has  [practically  been  no  democratic  party 
in  the  state.  Since  then  he  has  not  been  active  in  campaigning  or  in  political  work,  but  now 
devotes  his  entire  time  to  the  practice  of  law,  confining  his  attention  to  practice  in  the  federal 
courts.    He  still  represents  the  Sioux  Indians  in  many  of  their  claims  against  the  government. 

In  April,  1S77,  Colonel  George  was  married  to  Miss  Maria  Veeder,  who  was  born  in  the 
Mohawk  valley  of  New  York,  near  Fonda,  in  1st:.',  a  daughter  of  Vollat  and  Maria  (Gardener) 
Veeder,  who  were  also  natives  of  the  Mohawk  valley,  their  ancestors  having  come  from  Holland 
in  1644.  Her  grandfathers  were  soldiers  of  the  Revolutionary  war  under  Genera]  Herkimer. 
Her  parents  spent  their  entire  lives  in  the  Mohawk  valley,  where  her  father  followed  the 
occupation  of  farming.  The  death  of  Mrs.  George  occurred  in  Washington,  1).  C, 
January  18,  1902. 

In  early  life  Colonel  George  gave  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democratic  party  and 
served  as  alderman  of  Denison,  Texas.  He  was  also  inspector  of  land  in  Wyoming  from  lss5 
until  1887.  Later  he  campaigned  for  the  republican  party  in  1900  as  an  ex-Confederate 
soldier  and  southern  democrat,  solely  on  the  expansion  policy.  He  holds  membership  in  the 
Methodist  Episcopal  church  South,  and  is  a  charter  member  of  Lodge  No.  508,  B.  P.  0.  E.,  at 
Deadwood.  His  has  been  an  eventful  life,  filled  with  many  interesting  chapters  and  thrilling 
experiences  brought  about  through  military  service  not  only  in  America  hut  in  many  foreign 
lands.     His   legal   representation  of  the  interests  of   the  Sioux  has  brought  him  an   intimate 

knowledge  concerning  the   Indians   of  the   northwest   ami    I an   speak   with  authority   upon 

many  of  their  customs  and  mode  of  living.  He  has  -i  wide  acquaintance  in  Deadwood,  and 
his  circle  of  friends  is  almost  coextensive  with  the  circle  of  his  acquaintance. 


ALEXANDER  0.  FASSER,  M.  D. 

Although  Dr.  Alexander  O.  Fasser,  of  Belle  Foun  lie,  engages  to  some  extent  in  the 
general  practice  of  medicine  In-  gives  the  greater  part  of  liis  attention  to  surgery  and  is 
already  recognized  as  one  of  the  leading  surgeons  of  his  part  of  the  state.  His  birth  occurred 
at  Karlsruhe,  Baden,  Germany,  October  9,  1878.  His  parents,  Leonard  and  Mary  Fasser, 
were  both  horn  in  the  same  country,  where  the  father  was  employed  as  an  engineer  in  a 
gas  works  upon  reaching  veins  of  maturity.  In  Issii  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fasser  came  with  then 
family  to  America  and  settled  at  New  Haven.  Connect  ieut .  wlu-ie  the  father  was  a  stationary 
Engineer  until  L913,  when  he  retired.  Both  he  and  Ins  wife  still  live  in  that  city.  He 
rerved  with  distinction  in  the  Franco-Prussian  war  and  while  at  the  front  was  wounded 
in  the  leg  by  a  cannon  ball.  However,  he  fought  throughout  the  whole  war  and  displayed 
such  marked  gallantry  that  he  was  awarded  the  iron  cross  and  also  bronze,  silver  and  gold 
medals.  As  a  further  testimonial  to  his  bravery  he  has  an  autographed  letter  from  Emperor 
William  I.  To  him  and  his  wife  were  born  seven  children,  of  whom  the  subject  of  this 
review  is  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth. 


254  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Dr.  Andrew  0.  passer  attended  tin'  public  schools  of  New  Haven.  Connecticut,  ainl 
after  being  engaged  aa  a   pharmacist   there  foi   eight  years  he  prepared  for  Yale   University 

ai    the   Hopkins  g i - 1  and   later  entered   Yale  Medical  School,  from  which  he  was 

tated  with  the  degree  of  M.  D.  in  1905.  His  connection  with  the  drug  business  began 
when  he  was  fifteen  yeara  of  age,  when  he  found  employment  in  a  drug  store  in  connection 
with  the  \' v.  Haven  Hospital.  He  learned  the  business  thoroughly  and  at  the  age  of 
eighteen  was  licensed  as  a  pharmacist  in  Connecticut.     He  left  the  New  Haven  Hospital  at 

that    time  and   for   tin r   four  years  worked   in   the  wholesale  drug  house  of  the  (.    W. 

Wittlesey  <  ompany,  a  New  Haven  concern.  He  then  entered  the  employ  of  William  Hull, 
a  retail  druggist  ol  New  Haven-,  and  remained  with  him  for  four  years,  after  which  he  again 
entered    school,  as   before   stated.     Aftei    graduating    from   Vale  .Medical   School   in    1905   he 

"i     appointed   house  surge f  the  New  Haven  Hospital   and   served   in   that  capacity  for 

twenty-two  months  and  then  was  for  six  months  connected  with  the  Lying-in  Hospital  of 
Sfork  and  subsequently  was  house  officer  for  two  seasons  at  the  Boston  Floating 
Hospital.  He  then  returned  to  Nee,  Haven  and  practiced  medicine  for  six  months,  at  the 
end  oi  which  time  he  was  seized  with  the  western  fever  and  removed  to  the  Black  Hills, 
practicing  for  two  years  in  Sturgis.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  settled  in  Vale,  where  he 
remained  for  two  years  and  then  removed  to  Belle  Fourche,  arriving  there  in  1909.  In  the 
yea  that  have  since  come  and  gone  he  has  built  up  an  enviable  reputation,  especially  as 
eon.  lie  is  intensely  interested  in  the  development  of  modern  surgery  and  the  wonder- 
ful disci  eries  along  that  line  which  are  constantly  being  made  and  which  open  up  new 
po£  ibilities  in  the  restoration  of  health  and  the  saving  oi  life.  He  not  only  keeps  in  touch 
with   the   results   of   the   experiments  of   investigators   in   the   field   of   surgery   but   is   also 

scrupulously    conscientious  in  the  ci t   his  patients,  giving  them  the  benefit  of  his  closest 

attention  and  best  knowledge.  Dr.  Fasser  has  thoroughly  identified  himself  with  the  Black 
Hills  country  and  owns  a  stock  ranch  five  miles  south  of  Vale,  which  he  devotes  to  the 
raising  of  Bheep  and  hogs.    It  comprises  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  and  is  well  irrigated. 

Dr.  Fasser  was  married  on  the  1st  of  June,  1911,  to  Miss  Inez  Goddard,  who  was  born 
near  Hot  Springs,  this  state,  a  daughter  of  Lon  and  Inez  (Moses)  Goddard,  both  natives  of 
They  were  among  the  early  settlers  in  Dakota  territory  and  the  father  served  in 
the  first  territorial  legislature  and  also  held  various  other  offices  of  trust  and  responsibility. 
Me  passed  away  at  Hot  Springs  following  an  operation  for  appendicitis  and  his  widow  now 
resides  with   Dr.  and  Mrs.  Fasser. 

The  Doctor  is  independent  politically,  his  religious  affiliation  is  that  of  the  Protestant 
Episcopal  church  and  he  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  order.  Along  professional  lines  he 
belongs  to  the  Black  Hills  Medical  Society    and  the  American  Medical  Association.     He  is  a 

.i  thai   progressive  and  energetic  type  that   is  so  rapidly  building  up  the  state  of  Soutfl 

Dakota   along  all   lines  and  is  recognized  as  oi f  the   valued  and  useful  citizens  oi    Belle 

Fourche. 


FRANK    LITCHFIELD   BE  VMBLE. 

Frank    Litchfield    Bramble,   of    Watertown,    was    one   of   the    organizers    of    the    Dakota 

I   Life  Insurance  Company  and  for  the  past    seven  years  has  been   its  secretary.     He 

was    born    in    Yankton,    South     Dakota.    May    83,     1872,    a     son    of  Downer    T.    Bramble,  I 

pioneet   of  Yanktoi I  one  of  the  first   settlers  of  the  territory.     Extended  mention  of  him 

the  great  work  which  he  has  d ■  for  the  state  is  made  elsewhere  in  this  work. 

In  the  pursuit  oi  his  education  Frank  L.  Bramble  attended  the  public  schools  of 
Yankton   and   also    Vankton   College   and    in   early    life   became  a   clerk   in   the   postoffice  at 

Watertown.     Latet    he  was  otherwise  c tected  with  public  office,  serving  for  four  years  as 

countj  auditor  of  Codington  county  and  for  a  year  and  a  half  as  deputy  public  examiner. 
Latet    hi    «  i     madi    public  examiner  for  South    Dakota,  continuing  in  the  position  for  two 

yeat     and   I months,  and  the  knowledge  which  he  gained  of  the  insurance  business  during 

his  incumbency  in  that  office  led  to  his  cooperation  in  organizing  the  Dakota  Mutual  Life 
Insurance  Company,  which  was  formed  August  22,  1906,  and  began  writing  business  in 
May.    190"  I  lis    was   reorganized   as   a   stock  company  on   the   26th   of   February,   1909,  by 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  255 

John  B.  Hanten,  Fred  B.  Smith,  H.  M.  I'innerud,  D.  M.  Bannister,  John  \V.  Martin  and  F.  L. 
Bramble.  The  company  was  capitalized  for  two  hundred  thousand  dollars  and  is  now 
licensed  to  do  business  in  the  states  of  North  and  South  Dakota  and  Minnesota.  During  the 
eight  years  of  its  organized  existence  the  company  has  written  and  had  in  force  on  January 
1,  1915,  eight  million,  six  hundred  thousand,  thirty  dollars  of  business,  with  an  asset  of 
nine  hundred  and  fifty-six  thousand  dollars.  The  growth  of  the  company  has  been  very 
marked  in  the  face  of  as  strong  competition  as  any  company  ever  had  to  contend  with.  The 
officers  of  the  company  are  with  one  exception  the  same  as  those  originally  elected.  The 
company  writes  participating  and  non-participating  business  and  will  in  all  probability 
write  only  non-participating  business  after  January  J,  1916.  Throughout  the  existence  of 
the  company  Mr.  Bramble  has  been  secretary  and  has  contributed  much  to  the  success  of 
the  business  through  his  thorough  understanding  of  insurance  conditions,  through  his  cluse 
application  and  systematic  methods. 

On  the  12th  of  January,  1903,  in  Minneapolis,  occurred  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Bramble 
and  Miss  Dana  Lewis,  a  daughter  of  Elmer  Lewis,  a  pioneer  of  Roscoe,  Edmunds  county, 
South  Dakota.     They  have  one  child,  Jeanette,  who   was  boin  February  8,  1912. 

The  parents  hold  membership  in  the  Episcopal  church  and  Mr.  Bramble  is  identified 
with  various  fraternal  and  club  interests,  belonging  to   Watertown  Lodge,  No.  13,  A.  F.  & 

A.  M.,  of  which  he  was  treasurer  for  three  years:  Watertown  Chapter,  No.  12,  R.  A.  M.; 
Watertown  Council,  No.  7,  R.  &  S.  M.;  and  Watertown  Conmiandery,  No.  7,  K.  T.,  of  which 
lie  was  recorder  in  1912.  He  also  holds  membership  in  Oriental  Consistory  No.  1,  Yankton, 
and  El  Riad  Shrine,  Sioux  Falls.  He  was  the  secretary  of  Watertown  Lodge,  No.  291, 
U.   C.   T.,   from    1903    until    1909,    inclusive;    was    secretary    of    Watertown    Lodge,   No.    838, 

B.  P.  0.  E.,  throughout  the  same  period;  and  in  1910  became  exalted  ruler  of  the  Elks.  He 
is  likewise  a  member  of  the  Watertown  Country  Club  and  of  Sioux  Falls  Chapter  of  the 
Sons  of  the  American  Revolution.  In  politics  he  is  a  republican  of  the  old  school.  At  the 
present  writing  he  is  serving  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  education  of  Watertown.  His 
military  history  covers  three  years'  service  with  Company  H,  First  Regiment,  S.  D.  N.  G., 
and  six  years  with  Troop  C  of  the  First  Cavalry.  Wide-awake  and  enterprising,  thoroughly 
alert  and  energetic,  he  is  in  close  touch  with  the  leading  movements  of  the  times  affecting 
the  welfare  of  city  and  state,  cooperating  heartily  in  all  plans  and  projects  for  the  public 
good  and  thus  carrying  forward  under  present-day  conditions  and  amidst  present-day 
environments  the  work  begun  by  his  father  in  pioneer  times. 


AUGUST  J.  RISKE. 


August  J.  Riske  is  proprietor  of  a  hardware  and  furniture  .store  at  Doland  and  although 
he  entered  upon  this  connection  only  in  January,  1915,  he  has  already  built  up  a  business 
of  large  ami  gratifying  proportions  which  indicates  his  enterprising  spirit  and  progressive 
methods.  The  year  1881  witnessed  his  arrival  in  South  Dakota,  for  in  the  spring  of  that 
year  he  removed  from  Dodge  county,  Wisconsin,  to  this  state,  which  was  then  under  terri- 
torial ride.  He  was  born  at  Duberphal,  Prussia,  on  the  8th  of  June,  1S60,  his  parents  being 
Frederick  and  Wilhelmina  (Siedschlagl  Riske.  The  father  became  a  pioneer  farmer  of 
Wisconsin,  in  which  state  both  he  and  his  wile  passed  away,  and  their  remains  were  interred 
at  Beaver  Dam,  that  state. 

At  the  usual  age  August  J.  Li-ke  became  a  pupil  in  the  public  schools  of  Wisconsin, 
pursuing  his  studies  through  the  winter  months,  while  the  summer  seasons  were  devoted  to 
work  upon  the  home  farm.  About  the  time  he  attained  his  majority  he  left  home  and 
came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  at  Arlington,  where  !)•■  embarked  in  the  lumber  business. 
In  1885  he  removed  to  Doland,  where  he  continued  in  that  business  for  twenty  years. 
Eventually  he  turned  his  attention  to  real-estate  dealing,  in  which  he  won  success.  In 
Bctober,  1913,  he  went  into  the  general  merchandizing  business  but  in  January,  1915,  he 
made  a  change  to  his  present  lines,  hardware  and  furniture.  He  also  maintains  undertaking 
parlors  in  connection  with  his  store.  He  has  erected  a  very  fine  business  block  containing 
store  rooms  and  offices,  the  building  being  fifty  by  eighty  feet.  He  has  otherwise  contributed 
to  the  material  development  and  progress  of  Spink  county,  where  he  now  owns  about  two 


256  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

1 1 1 < -it ~:i ixl  acres  of  land,  and  he  has  improved  fifteen  different  farms  with  suitable  buildings. 
The  spirit  of  enterprise  and  progress  has  actuated  him  throughout  his  entire  life  and  his 
energy  has  enabled  him  to  overcome  all  the  difficulties  and  obstacles  thai  seemed  to  bar  his 
path  tn  success. 

<>n  the  6th  of  February,  L889,  al  Doland,  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Riske  was  united  in  mar- 
riagi  to  Miss  Lela  Warner,  a  daughter  of  Benjamin  and  Orisa  Warner.  The  father,  a 
pioneer  agriculturist  of  Smith  Dakota,  died  in  April,  L915,  and  the  mother  passed  away  in 
I '.i  I:.',  their  remains  being  interred  in  the  Doland  cemetery.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Riske  have  three 
children,  namely:  Bernice,  who  gave  her  hand  in  marriage  to  H.  G.  Skogmo,  formerly  a 
grocer  of  Minneapolis,  Minnesota,  but  now  with  Mr.  Riske  at  Doland;  Orisa,  who  is  a 
graduate  of  the  Northwestern  Conservatory  of  Music,  and  is  now  teaching  music  at  Doland; 
and  Berwyn,  who  is  eight  years  of  age. 

Mr.  Riske  is  a  blue  lodge  Mason  and  also  holds  membership  with  the  Modern  Woodmen 
oi  America.  In  politics  he  is  a  stalwart  republican  and  his  fellow  townsmen,  appreciating 
his  worth  ami  ability,  have  frequently  called  him  to  office.  He  has  served  as  town  clerk 
for  fifteen  years  and  has  been  mayor  of  the  city,  to  which  he  gave  a  businesslike  adminis- 
tration. His  methods,  whether  in  connection  with  public  or  private  affairs,  have  at  all  times 
been  practical,  lus  enterprise  unfaltering  and  his  honor  unfailing.  To  indefatigable  industry 
and  close  application  may  be  attributed  the  success  which  today  places  him  among  the  men 
of  affluence  in  Spink  county. 


HARLEY   I).   NKW  BY,  M.   I). 


Dr.  Ilailev  I).  Newby  is  a  successful  young  medical  practitioner  of  Parker,  his  native 
town,  where  he  lias  followed  his  profession  since  December,  1U12.  His  birth  occurred  on 
the  12th  oi  November,  L885,  Ins  parents  being  [som  II.  and  Lihbie  A.  Newby,  a  sketch  of 
whom  appeals  elsewhere  in  this  work. 

Ilailev  I).  Newby  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  and  subsequently 
spent  lour  years  as  a  student  in  the  University  of  Smith  Dakota  at  Vermillion.  In  further 
preparation  for  a  professional  career  he  entered  Rush  Medical  College  of  Chicago,  which 
institution  conferred  upon  him  the  degree  of  M.  D.  at  the  end  of  four  years  or  in  1911.  He 
then  spent  eighteen  months  as  interne  in  the  Cook  County  Hospital  and  in  December,  L913, 
opened  an  office  at  Darker,  where  he  has  since  built  up  a  gratifying  and  remunerative  prac- 
tice, having  manifested  his  skill  and  ability  in  the  successful  treatment  of  many  different 
cases.  With  the  advanced  thought  and  work  of  the  fraternity  he  keeps  in  close  touch 
through  his  membership  in  the  Yankton  Districl  Medical  Society,  the  South  Dakota  State 
Medical  Society  and  the   American   Medical   Association. 

Since  age  conferred   it] him   the  right   ol    franchise   Dr.  Newby   has  cast    his  ballot   in 

support  of  the  men  and  measures  of  the  republican  party,  believing  firmly  in  its  principles. 
IDs  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Baptist  chinch,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the 
Masons  and  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  His  interest  in  the  development  of  bin 
native  state  is  deep  and  helpful  and  he  well  deserves  a  place  among  its  representative 
citizens    and    rising    young    physicians. 


JACOB  S.  GANTZ. 


Jacob  s.  Caul/,  oi  Rapid  City,  has  for  twelve  years  been  clerk  of  the  courts  and  for  a 
quarter  ol  si  centurj  has  held  public  office,  his  unusual  record  being  proof  of  his  ability  and 
public-spirited  service,  lie  was  born  in  Hagerstown,  Maryland,  on  the  33d  of  September; 
1850,  a   son  ol    Henrj    and  Catherine   (Shoop)   Gantz.     Mis  father  was  a  contractor  of  public 

o  !      and  was  seventy  years  old  al  the  t  i (hat  In-  retired.     He  passed  away  mi  the  28th  of 

Novi  inlier.  1908,  when  eighty  years  of  age.  his  demise  I. ring  much  regretted  by  all  who  had 
come  into  contact    with  him       II.-  belonged  1"  one  of  the  "Id   families  of  Maryland.      His  widow 


JACOB   S.  GAXTZ 


THE  NEW  YOI 
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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  259 

is  still  living  at  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-eight  years  and  makes  her  home  with  her  sons 
in  Deadwood  ami  Rapid  City, 

Jacob  S.  Gantz  is  the  oldest  in  a  family  of  three  children.  He  received  his  preparatory 
education  at  Lawrenceville,  New  Jersey,  and  took  his  college  course  at  Lafayette  College, 
Pennsylvania,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1872.  Four  years  later  he 
removed  to  Sidney,  Nebraska,  and  in  1ST"  he  arrived  in  the  Black  Hills  and  located  at  Rapid 
City.  From  1879  until  1882  he  served  as  clerk  of  courts  and  in  1882  was  elected  registei  .>r 
deeds  and  served  three  terms,  until  January  1,  1889.  He  served  as  deputy  county  auditor 
in  1899  and  1900,  and  in  November,  1902,  was  elected  clerk  of  courts.  He  has  served  con- 
tinuously since,  his  record  being  again  indorsed  by  reelection  in  1914.  He  is  naturally  sys- 
tematic and  methodical  and  has  so  arranged  the  work  of  his  office  as  to  secure  the  greatest 
efficiency  with  the  least  waste  of  time  and  effort. 

.Mr.  Gantz  was  married  on  the  4th  of  May,  1882,  to  Miss  Mary  Addie  Soule,  a  native  of 
Maine  and  a  representative  of  one  of  New  England's  oldest  families.  On  the  20th  of  October, 
1911,  she  passed  away  and  interment  was  made  at  her  old  home  in  Maine.  Mr.  ami  Mrs. 
Gantz  became  the  parents  of  six  children:  Katherine  Von  der  Lieth,  deceased;  Saxe  P.,  a 
graduate  of  the  South  Dakota  State  School  of  Mines;  Mrs.  Frederick  H.  Clarkson,  who  is  a 
graduate  of  the  New  England  Conservatory  of  Music;  Ben  Soule,  who  is  an  alumnus  of 
Harvard  University;  Gardner,  who  is  a  student  in  Lafayette  College  of  Easton,  Pennsylvania; 
and  Frank  E.,  who  is  now  attending  a  preparatory  school  at  Stamford,  Connecticut. 

ill'.  Gantz  is  a  democrat  and  is  one  of  the  leaders  of  his  party  in  the  Black  Hills  district. 
He  has  been  a  loyal  member  of  the  Masonic  order  since  September  26,  1871,  and  since  the 
organization  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias  in  South  Dakota  in  1882  he  has  belonged  to  that 
order.  He  is  also  a  charter  member  of  the  Rapid  City  Lodge  of  the  Benevolent  Protective 
Order  of  Elks.  His  religious  affiliation  is  with  the  Christian  Science  church.  Mr.  Gantz  has 
seen  a  great  deal  of  the  development  that  has  changed  South  Dakota  from  a  pioneer  section 
into  a  prosperous  commonwealth  and  has  worked  constantly  and  willingly  to  further  the 
progress  of  his  own  section  of  the  state.  He  is  held  in  the  highest  esteem  in  Pennington 
county  and  is  respected  as  a  man  and  as  a  public  official,  his  record  being  without  a  shadow 
of  suspicion.  Personally  he  is  genial,  courteous  and  kindly,  ami  few  men  have  a  larger  circle 
of  sincere  friends  than  he. 


C.     A.  MELGAARD. 


('.  A.  Melgaard,  who  is  engaged  in  the  automobile  and  implement  business  at  Volin, 
belongs  to  that  (las-  of  enterprising  men  who  have  been  the  real  builders  and  promoters  of 
the  west.  He  ha>.  been  a  resident  of  South  Dakota  since  the  spring  of  1S7">  and  in  every 
possible  way  has  cooperated  in  the  work  of  general  development  and  improvement  as  the 
years  have  gone  by.  He  was,  however,  but  a  small  child  at  the  time  of  his  arrival  in  this 
state.  His  lather.  G.  A.  Melgaard,  was  born  at  Odalen,  Norway,  while  his  mother,  who 
bori'  the  maiden  name  of  Anna  Maria  Jensen,  was  a  native  of  Denmark.  They  came  to 
America  when  single  and  settled  in  Racine,  Wisconsin,  where  they  were  married.  The 
Hither  worked  in  the  wagon  factory  of  Fish  Brothers  at  that  place  but  afterward  removed 
to  Chicago,  where  he  engaged  in  clerking  in  a  dry -goods  store.  In  the  spring  of  L875  he 
brought  his  family  to  Dakota  and  settled  on  a  claim  in  Turner  county  two  and  a  half 
miles  southwest  of  Viborg,  then   known  as   Daneville.      Mr.   Melgaard  and  his  sister   were  the 

only  Norwegians   in  the  settle nt,  all  the  other   residents  of  the  district   being   of    Danish 

birth. 

i '.  A.  Melgaard  was  bom  in  Chicago  and  was  only  about   two  and  a  half  years  old  when 

the   family   removed   to    Dakota.     He   was   reared  ii| the   home   farm   and   remembers   many 

incidents  of  the  early  days,  including  the  period-  when  the  crops  were  destroyed  by  grass, 
hoppers.  His  father's  crops  were  thus  devastated  for  lour  or  live  years.  In  his  youth  lie 
aided  in  fighting  prairie  lives  and  vividly  recalls  one  that  was  nearly  fatal  to  him  when  he 
was  a  little  fellow.  With  his  mother  he  was  visiting  in  (lay  county.  He  and  a  little  gill 
playmate  were  out  on  the  prairie  when  the  lire  came  down,  driven  before  the  wind.  His 
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260  HISTORY  (  )F  Si  lUTE   DAKOTA 

mot  lei  ran  and  gathered  both  children  in  her  arms  and  escaped  to  plowed  ground  but  the 
smoke  almost   strangled  them. 

In  1.898  Mi  VIelgaard  married  and  began  farming  <in  his  own  account,  living  on  rented 
land    for   ten   years.     He   then    removed    to   Volin   and   in   1908  embarked    in   the   implement 

business.     A  year  later,  in  c lection  with   \Y.  0.   Nelson,  he  opened  a  hardware  store,  the 

partnership  continuing  for  three  years,  at  the  end  of  which  time  Mr.  Melgaard  sold  his 
interest.  In  1912,  in  partnership  with  'J'.  A.  Wright,  he  engaged  in  the  implement  and 
automobile  business  and  in  1913  his  partner  sold  out  l<>  Ira  S.  Myron,  so  that  the  firm  is 
now  Melgaard  &  Myron.  Thej  do  an  extensive  business,  for  they  are  situated  in  the  tnidsl 
of  a  fine  agricultural  region  and  then-  is  a  demand  for  farm  machinery  of  all  kinds,  ["hey 
al  o  handle  the  Ford  and  Overland  automobiles  and  have  an  excellent  sale  for  those  machines 
and    they    maintain   a   garage   and    sell    all    kinds   id'    automobile   supplies. 

It  was  in  Sioux  Falls,  on  the  1st  of  March,  L898,  that  -Mr.  Melgaard  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Lily  Meberg,  who  died  ten  years  later,  leaving  a  son,  Duane.  Mr.  Melgaard 
holds  membership  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  his  life  is  guided  by  its  teachings; 
His  political  support  is  given  to  the  republican  party.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic 
lodge  and  has  taken  the  thirty-second  degree  in  the  Scottish  Kite,  belonging  to  Oriental 
Consistory,  No.  1,  at  Yankton,  and  is  a  most  exemplary  representative  of  II"-  craft.  He 
is  a  g i  business  man  and  a  good  citizen,  loyal  to  the  interests  of  his  community  and  thor- 
oughly reliable  in  all  relations  of  life.  Energy  and  determination  are  carrying  him  far  on 
the  road  to  success  and  the  firm  of  Melgaard  &  Myron  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  strong 
commercial  combinations  of  Yankton  county. 


.JOHN     K.    InMii; 


John  R.  Foster,  who  lias  been  a  resident  of  Minnehaha  county  for  more  than  four 
decades,  was  long  and  successfully  identified  with  agricultural  pursuits  here  and  still  owns 
four  hundred  acres  of  productive  land  in  Benton  township,  lb'  is  now  living- retired  at  Sioux 
Falls,  enjoying  the  fruits  of  his  former  labor  in  well  earned  ease.  Hi-  birth  occurred  in 
Stormont  county.  Ontario.  Canada,  on  the  23d  of  January,  1851,  his  parents  being  Robert 
and  Lilly  Foster,  of  Irish  descent.  In  1865  they  crossed  the  holder  into  the  United  Statesj 
took  up  their  abode  in  Wisconsin  and  there  remained  until  Is::.',  when  they  came  to  South 
Dakota    with   horses  and  oxen,  arriving   in   this  state  on   the  3d  of  October.     Robert    Foster 

1 testeaded  a  trait  of  land  in  Benton  township.  Minnehaha  county,  and  continued  its  eulli- 

vation  successfully  until  he  passed  away  in  1886  at  the  age  of  sixty-seven  years.  The  demise 
of   his   wile  occurred   in    1911,  when   she   had   attained   the   age  of   ninety-one   years.     They 

were  ;n ig    Hie  early    pioneer  residents  of  the  slate.      (In   the   ith  of  .hinuary.   ISi:'.,  a.  brother 

and  sisler  of  our  subject,  aged  respectively  fourteen  and  twelve  years,  went  a  short  distance 

from  home  and  soon  afterward  a   blizzard  came  up  suddenly.     The  children  wandered   in  the 

m.i  in    lo  an  old   sod   house  which   stood  out    on    the  prairie  and   there   sought    shelter   from    the 

ng     now.     However,  as  the  house  was  roofless  it.  afforded  but  poor  protection  against  the 

blizzard  and  the  children  perished,  their  bodies  being   buried   in   the  -now.     Our  subject    and 

the   fathei    were   absent    from   1 te  at    the   time.     Week-   passed   and   in   spite  of  contii .1 

searching  the  bodies  of  the  children  were  not  found,  but  in  March  a  neighbor  dreamed  that 
the  children  were  in  the  old  house  and  on  the  L6th  of  that  month  their  bodies  were  found 
there. 

John   i;    Foster  acquired  hi-  education  in  the  cot in  schools  ami  early  became  familiar 

with  the  work  of  the  fields  by  assisting  his  father  in  the  operation  of  the  home  farm,  lie 
homestcaded  a  tracf  of  kind  in  Benton  township  which  is  still  in  his  possession  ami  has 
extended  the  boundaries  of  the  place  l>.\    purchase  until  il   now  comprises  four  hundred  acres, 

Si hi     attended    his   undertakings   as   an   agriculturist    in   gratifying   degree.      His   sole 

I n  ii  the  !ni i  lo-  arrival  in  (his  state  consisted  of  a  yoke  of  cattle  and  sixty- 
two   nid  a  half  dollars  in  cash.     He  did  not  own  a  wagon.     By  dint  of  industry,  perseverance 

and   energj    lie  gradually    acci lated   a   competence   and   at    length,   finding   if   increasingly 

difficult  lo  secure  competent   help,  he  retired   from  the  farm,     lie  and  his  wife  and  daughter 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  261 

then  removed  to  California  but  soon  returned  to  South  Dakota  and  in  1914  lie  purchased 
a  residence  on  Covell  avenue,  where  he  has  since  ma'de  his  home. 

In  1SS6  at  Hartford  Mr.  Poster  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Jennie  Forney,  who  was 
born  in  Pennsylvania  but  who,  when  seventeen  years  old,  came  to  South  Dakota  with  her 
parents,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  P.  J.  Forney,  pioneers  of  the  state.  In  their  family  were  seven  chil- 
dren. Mr.  and  Mrs.  Foster  have  three  children:  Harold  E.,  a  farmer  of  Benton  township; 
Goldie  M.,  who  is  the  wife  of  C.  G.  Hall,  of  Wayne  township,  Minnehaha  county;  and  Vina  I., 
at    home. 

In  politics  Mr.  Foster  is  independent,  preferring  not  to  be  bound  by  party  ties  in  per- 
forming his  duties  of  citizenship.  The  cause  of  education  finds  in  him  a  stanch  champion 
and  he  has  served  as  a  member  of  the  school  board  for  many  years.  His  religious  faith  is 
th.it  of  the  Methodist  church,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons,  belonging 
to  Hartford  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  Throughout  the  entire  period  of  his  residence  in  Minnehaha 
county  and  South  Dakota  he  has  contributed  in  substantial  measure  to  community  growth 
and  upbuilding,  and  his  leisure  is  the  reward  of  many  years  of  earnest  and  faithful  labor. 


ROBERT  J.  MeVICKF.R. 


The  general  store  at  Vermillion  owned  by  Robert  J.  McVicker  is  considered  one  of 
the  best  in  that  section  of  the  state.  Mr.  McVicker  is  a  native  of  Pennsylvania,  born  May 
4,  1864,  of  the  marriage  of  Simpson  M.  and  Eliza  (Wilson)  McVicker.  The  father  was  a 
farmer  and  in  1S65  removed  with  his  family  to  Illinois,  where  he  resided  for  six  years.  A 
removal  was  then  made  to  Iowa,  where  he  purchased  land  and  where  he  also  owned  what 
wa-  known  as  the  Hawley  stage  station,  which  was  soon  afterward  discontinued.  He 
purchased  additional  land  from  time  to  time  and  devoted  his  energies  to  farming  throughout 
his  active  life.  Both  he  and  his  wife  died  in  the  Hawkeye  state  in  1SS0.  They  had  eight 
children:  Elmer  E.,  a  minister  of  the  gospel  at  Corvallis,  Oregon;  Robert  J.;  Ella,  the  wife 
of  H.  C.  Tuttle,  of  Canada;  Lizzie  J.,  the  wife  of  Fred  Talcot,  of  Webb  City,  Iowa,  who  is 
principal  of  the  school  at  Blairsburg,  Iowa;  Clarence,  engaged  in  the  meat  business  at 
Clarion,  [owa;  Willa,  the  wife  of  George  Garth,  a  farmer  residing  near  Webster  City; 
Albert  B..  who  is  engaged  in  farming  near  Ackley,  Iowa  ;  and  Ernest  A.,  who  lives  in  Smith 
Center.  Kansas. 

Robert  J.  McVicker  was  seven  years  of  age  when  the  family  removed  from  Illinois 
to  Iowa  and  at  that  early  age  lie  assisted  his  brother  Elmer  in  driving  a  team  from  one  state 
to  the  other,  the  journey  requiring  three  weeks.  He  assisted  his  father  with  the  work  of 
the  farm  and  alter  the  latter'-  death  operated  the  homestead  for  two  years.  As  he  was 
compelled  by  circumstances  to  devote  most  of  his  time  to  work  even  when  a  boy,  he 
received  but  little  training  in  the  schools.  When  but  nine  years  of  age  he  did  a  man's 
work  upon  the  farm  and  when  eighteen  years  old  he  entered  the  employ  of  a  merchant  of 
Webster  City,  receiving  a  salary  of  ten  dollars  per  month  and  his  board.  He  continued  in 
that  connection  for  two  years  and  then  went  to  Blairsburg,  where  with  money  that  lie  had 
earned  and  saved  lie  opened  a  grocery  store,  in  partnership  with  his  former  employer,  under 
the  linn  name  of  |;.  J.  McVicker  &  Company.  The  store  was  conducted  for  two  years  by 
that  firm,  which  then  sold  out.  Mr.  McVicker  returned  to  his  former  position  as  clerk,  but 
ail  e,-  a  year  bought  a  general  store  which  was  carried  on  under  the  name  of  McVicker  & 
Christman  for  one  year.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  bought  his  partner's  interest  and  con- 
tinued to  conduct  the  store  alone.  In  the  meantime,  in  order  to  induce  a  physician  to  locate 
in  his  little  town,  he  opened  a  drug  -tore  and  placed  it  in  charge  of  him.  In  1891  Mr. 
McVicker  commenced  a  small  banking  business  in  his  store  and  after  six  months  organized 
a  stock  company  which  established  the  Exchange  Bank  of  Blairsburg,  of  which  he  was 
jilected  cashier.  Six  months  after  accepting  thai  position  he  disposed  of  his  store,  exchanging 
it  for  a  farm.  He  continued  as  cashiet  oi  thi  I  schange  Bank  of  Blairsburg  until  1893  and 
then  -old  hi-  interest  in  that  institution  and  severed  hi-  official  connection  therewith.  lie 
removed  to  Vermillion,  South  Dakota,  where,  on  the  9th  of  March,  1S94.  he  entered  business 
circles  as  a  member  of  the  linn  of  Grange  &  McVicker,  owners  of  a  general  merchandise  store, 
the  senior  partner  being  J.  W.  Grange.     In   1910   Mr.  McVicker  sold  out  to  his  partner  and 


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for  about  three  years  conducted  stores  in  different  places  but  during  that  time  maintained 
his   residence   in   Vermillion.     On   the  28th  of  January,   11)12,  he  purchased  a   small  stock  of 

:  iries   in   Vermillion  and  also  the  Anderson   building.     A  few  months  later  he  purchased 

the  adjoining  building  and  increased  the  business  considerably,  handling  a  full  line  of  dry 
goods,  boots,  shoes,  etc.  At  the  beginning  of  his  venture  he  hired  one  clerk  but  now  has 
eight  employed  regularly,  lie  owns  a  line  residence  on  Main  street  in  Vermillion,  and 
also  holds  title  to  land  in   North    Dakota. 

Mr.  McVicker  "as  married  the  first  time  to  Miss  Carrie  Orange,  a  native  of  Dubuque, 
Iowa,  their  wedding  occurring  in  L892.  They  became  the  parents  of  two  children:  Hazel  6., 
who  is  teaching  English  at  Platte,  South  Dakota;  and  Carrie  N.,  who  is  attending  the 
I  diversity  oi  South  Dakota  at  Vermillion  and  preparing  herself  for  kindergarten  work.  In 
January,  L895,  the  wife  and  mother  died  ami  later  Mr.  McVicker  married  Miss  Priscilla 
Grange,  a  lister  oi  his  first  wile  To  them  was  born  a  daughter,  Ethlyn,  who  is  now  in 
high  school.  Mrs.  McVicker  died  in  190.")  and  in  1909  Mr.  McVicker  married  Mis-,  Edith 
Spencer,  a    native  of  South   Dakota. 

Mr.  McVicker  is  a  republican  and  while  living  in  Iowa  was  township  clerk.  He  has 
served  as  city  assessor  of  Vermillion  for  one  year  but  has  never  been  a  seeker  for  office 
lie  i>  a  trustee  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  is  devoted  to  the  work  of  that 
organization.  Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  the  blue  lodge,  chapter,  eommandery  ana 
Shrine  of  the  Masons  and  has  taken  the  thirty-second  degree  in  the  Scottish  Rite.  He  is 
likewise  a  prominent  member  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  having  held  all  of 
the  chairs  in  the  subordinate  lodge  and  encampment  and  being  a  member  of  the  canton.  He 
has  gained  material  prosperity  for  himself  by  building  up  a  prosperous  general  store  and  in 
so  doing  has  also  contributed  to  the  development  and  growth  of  his  city  along  commercial 
lines,  lb'  is  esteemed  for  his  upright  character  as  well  as  for  his  business  ability  and  is 
a   valued   resident  of  Vermillion. 


CHARLES  MARVIN  HOLLISTER,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Charles  Marvin  Hollister  is  a  prominent  representative  of  the  medical  profession, 
practicing  in  Pierre,  where  he  represents  the  Chicago  Northwestern  Railroad  ;is  district 
surgeon,  and  is  also  physician  to  the  Pierre  Indian  School,  lie  has  ever  held  to  high  pro- 
fessional standards  and  continuous  reading  ami  investigation  have  constantly  broadened 
his  knowledge  ami  promoted  his  efficiency.     He  keeps  in  touch  with  the  onward  inarch  of  the 

professioi r  lacks  the  discrimination   that  enables  him  to  readily  determine  between   the 

worthless  and  the  valuable  in  the  ideas  that  are  advanced  in  relation  to  medical  practice. 
Mr,  Hollister  is  a  native  of  I'awlet.  Vermont,  born  September  l,  1867.  His  parents  are 
Francis  s.  and  Julia  L.  Hollister,  the  Former  a  veteran  of  the  civil  war.  The  family  was 
represented  in  the  Revolutionary  war  by  Captain  Asbel  Hollister,  who  valiantly  fought  for 
l  he  independence  of  the  nation.  In  the  maternal  line  the  ancestry  can  be  traced  back  to 
the  duke  <d'  York. 

Liberal  educational  advantages  were  afforded  Charles  Marvin  Hollister.  who  supplemented 
his  public  school  training  by  a  course  in  Williams  College  oi  Massachusetts,  in  which  he  was 
graduated  with  the  class  of  1892,  the  Bachelor  of  Aits  degree  being  then  conferred  upon  him. 
lor  in     professional  training  he  entered  the   University  of   Pennsylvania  and  won  In-   \l.  I). 

e  as  a    member   of   the  class  oi    1895.      He   ii ediatelj    entered  upon   practice  and  his 

professional  career  has  been  one  of  growing  success,  lie  was  physician  and  surgeon  and  also 
,i.ii  directoi  at  Beloit  College  in  Beloit,  Wisconsin,  For  three  years.  Subsequently  he 
bi  am  athletic  director  and  lecture]  on  physical  culture  and  hygiene  at  the  Northwestern 
I  nirersit)  at  Evanston,  Illinois,  where  he  remained  for  four  years.  He  has  been  a  resident 
of   Pierre  since    1905  and  at   the   present    time   is  district  surgeon   for  the  Chicago  &   North- 

1  '■  tern    Railroad,   i-   physician   and  surg to  the   Pierre   Indian   School  and   was   formerly 

president  of  the  pension  examining  board.  While  at  Beloit  he  served  as  superintendent  of 
the  board  oi  health  and  also  filled  that  office  in  Pierre,  but  retired,  lie  is  likewise  a  member 
of  the  board  of  education  and  is  the  present  county  coroner  of  Hughes  county.  His  political 
allegiance  has  always  been  _j i \ < ■  1 1  to  the  republican  party. 


DR.  i  HAELES  M.  HOLLISTEE 


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On  the  4th  tit'  September,  1895,  at  Cooperstown,  Now  York,  Dr.  Hollister  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Mi->  Regina  S.  Reustle,  a  daughter  of  J.  F.  Reustle,  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war. 
Dr.  and  Mrs.  Hollister  have  one  child,  Regina.     The  parents  are  communicants  of  the  Trinity 

Episcopal  church,  in   which   Dr.  Hollister   is   serving  as  warden.     He  has  held   \. us   offices 

hi  different  fraternities  and  is  now  worshipful  master  of  Pierre  Lodge,  No.  22,  A.  I'.  ^V  A.  M. 
He  also  belongs  to  Pierre  Chapter,  No.  22,  R.  A.  M..  and  Pierre  Commandery,  K.  T.,  and  is 
likewise  a  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias  Lodge  at  Blunt,  the  Maccabees,  the  Mutual 
Benefit  Association  and  the  Fraternal  Order  of  Eagles.  He  is  also  connected  with  the  Com- 
mercial Club,  the  Tennis  Club  and  the  Golf  Club,  and  holds  membership  in  Alpha  Tan  Omega, 
a  college  fraternity,  and  in  the  Pepper  Society,  a  medical  fraternity.  Along  strictly  pro- 
le-sional  lines  he  is  identified  with  the  Fourth  District  Medical,  the  State  Medical  and  the 
Tri-State  Medical  Associations  and  the  American  Association  of  Railway  Surgeons,  lie  holds 
to  high  professional  standards,  is  most  careful  in  the  diagnosis  of  his  cases  and  in  matters 
of  professional  judgment  is  seldom,  if  ever,  at  fault. 


MARTIN  P.  OHLMAN. 


Important  and  extensive  are  the  business  connections  of  Martin  P.  Ohlman,  who  since 
1870  has  been  continuously  connected  with  the  commercial  and  industrial  development  and 
financial  interests  of  Yankton.  Notably  energetic,  prompt  and  reliable,  he  possesses  in 
large  measure  that  quality  of  common  sense  which  is  too  often  lacking  in  the  business  world 
and  which  has  enabled  him  to  correctly  judge  of  his  opportunities  and  advantages.  A  native 
nt  Germany,  he  was  burn  in  Schleswig-Holstein,  on  the  12th  of  September.  1846,  a  son  of 
Peter  M.  Ohlman,  who  spent  his  entire  life  in  Germany,  bis  birth  having  there  occurred  in  17!i7 
ami  his  death  in  ls47.  He  was  proprietor  of  a  tannery  and  also  engaged  in  the  manu- 
facture of  gloves.  He  married  Marie  Krimling,  who  has  also  long  since  passed  away,  her 
death  occurring  in  1853.  They  had  a  family  of  six  children,  three  sons  and  three  daughters 
All  of  the  sisters  came  to  America  and  two  are  yet.  living,  but  the  brothers  of  our  subject 
have  passed  away. 

Martin  P.  Ohlman  was  educated  in  the  Haderslebcn  Academy  and  the  desire  for  broader 
experience  and  wide  business  opportunities  led  him  to  bid  adieu  to  the  fatherland  when 
in  his  twentieth  year  and  come  to  the  United  States.  lie  made  his  way  direct  to  Yankton, 
where  he  arrived  on  the  7th  of  duly,  1800,  being  a  guest  of  the  old  Asli  Hotel.  He  had  no 
capital,  but  was  willing  to  work  at  anything  that  would  yield  him  an  honest  living.  He  was 
employed  at  various  occupations  during  the  three  months  of  his  stay  there,  alter  which 
he  went  to  Sioux  City,  where  he  secured  a  clerkship  in  the  Northwestern  Hotel,  spending 
a  year  there.  He  next  took  a  position  in  the  wholesale  grocery  house  of  Tootle  &  Charles 
in  the  capacity  of  salesman  and  buyer.  In  those  days  that  house  was  the  great  shipping 
and  forwarding  house  for  the  upper  Missouri  river,  handling  all  supplies  fur  the  government 
and  Indian  agencies.  Their  business  reached  mammoth  proportions,  for  tiny  loaded  many 
boats  daily.  Mr.  Ohlman  occupied  that  position  of  responsibility  for  three  years  and  then, 
in  1S70,  returned  to  Yaiiktmi.  where  he  established  the  wholesale  house  of  Adler  &  Ohlman. 
From   the  beginning  the  enterprise  proved   a   profitable   one   and   was  successfully   conducted 

for  twenty  years,  or  until  1890.     At  that  date  Mr.  Adler  re ve.l  to  Chicago  and  the  business 

was  closed  out.  Mr.  Ohlman  turning  his  attention  to  other  thing-.  On  the  1st  of  duly.  L890, 
lie  incorporated  the  American  State  Rank  and  became  its  first  president.  He  ha-  since 
continued  in  that  position  and  has  helped  to  make  the  bank  one  of  the  strong  financial 
institutions  of  the  northwest.  It  is  capitalized  for  twenty-five  thousand  dollars,  has  a  sur- 
plus of  twelve  thousand   live  hundred  dollars  and   undivided   profits  of  ten   thousand   dollars 

and   is   the   third    in    size   of    the    Yankton    kinks.     The    SCO] f   his   business   activities    and 

investments,   however,   is   a    broad   one.   for   he    is   a   director   and   treasurer  of   the    Yankton 

Gas  Company,  a    director  of   the   Yankton   Telephone   pany,   a   director  and   treasurer   of 

the  Yankton  Bridge  &  Kerry  Company,  a  stockholder  in  the  Yankton  Brick  &  Tile  Company, 
and  a  director  of  the  United  states  Annuity  Life  Insurance  (  ompany,  I  aicago.     He  also  has 


266  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

real-e  tate  holdings,  having  made  extensive  purchases  of  property  in  Yankton,  and 
he  likewise  has  various  investments  outside  oi   the  city 

It  would  be  but  to  give  a  one-sided  view  of  Mr.  Ohlman,  however,  to  mention  him  only 
;i  a  business  man,  for  he  lias  been  active  along  other  lines,  especially  in  matters  of  public 
concern.  His  political  indorsement  has  long  been  given  to  the  republican  party  and  he  has 
ever  kept  well  informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  before  the  people.  For  four  terms 
he  served  as  county  commissioner  and  for  three  terms  filled  the  office  of  alderman.  He 
Was  likewise  city  treasurer  of  Yankton  for  one  term  and  for  twelve  years  was  a  member 
of  the  board  oi  education,  doing  much  to  further  the  interests  of  public  instruction  in  this 
city,  lie  lias  stood  lor  its  moral  development  as  an  active  member  of  the  Episcopal  church, 
in  which  hi'  served  as  vestryman  far  a  number  of  years.  Since  early  in  the  year  1SS5  he 
has  been  a  member  of  the  Masonic  fraternity  and  upon  him  has  been  conferred  the  honorary 
thirtj  third  degree.  He  has  held  high  office  in  the  Royal  Arch  chapter  and  in  the  commandery 
and  is  the  present  grand  treasurer  of  the  grand  commandery  of  South  Dakota,  which  position 
lie  has  Idled  with  credit  and  honor  to  the  organization  for  the  past  ten  years.  He  holds 
membership  in  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Yankton  Chapter,  No.  1,  R.  A.  M.j 
De  Molay  Commandery,  No.  3,  K.  T.;  Oriental  Consistory,  No.  1,  and  in  1907  was  made 
inspector  general  honorary  of  the  thirty-third  degree  at  Washington,  D.  C.  Since  1S68  he 
has  been  affiliated  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  which  he  joined  in  Sioux 
City,  afterward  transferring  his  membership  to  the  Yankton  lodge,  in  which  he  has  filled 
all  of  the  chairs.  He  has  likewise  served  as  grand  treasurer  of  the  grand  lodge  of  Dakota 
Territory   for  six  years. 

On  the  7th  of  November,  1871,  Mr.  Ohlman  was  united  in  marriage  to  Hiss  Emilie 
Oesterling,  a  native  of  Fort  Wayne,  Indiana,  and  a  daughter  of  Joachim  and  .Marie  Oesterling, 
They  were  married  in  Dakota  City,  Nebraska.  The  family  home  was  established  in  Sioux 
City  in  1850  and  there  Mr.  Oesterling  opened  the  old  Des  Moines  House,  the  first  hotel  of 
that  place.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ohlman  have  become  parents  of  time  daughters  and  two  sons: 
Maud  E.,  the  wife  of  Dr.  D.  R.  Rudgers,  of  San  Diego,  California;  Wilfred  Julius,  who  is  a 
druggist  and  chemist  at  Sioux  City,  Iowa;  Amy,  the  wife  of  C.  II.  Ross,  president  of  the 
Ross  Lumber  Company  of  Minneapolis,  Minnesota;  Martin  P..  Jr..  who  is  engaged  in  the 
insurance  business  in  Yankton;   and  Marie  Augusta,  at   home. 

Mr.  Ohlman  is  interested  in  the  support  of  the  Sacred  Heart  Hospital,  of  which  he  is 
one  of  the  trustees,  and  he  is  taking  a  most  helpful  and  activi  part  in  the  construction  of 
the  mw  hospital  building.  He  has  traveled  extensively  over  America  and  Europe,  finding 
in  this  a  pleasurable  source  of  recreation,  and  he  also  enjoys  motoring.  Persistency  and 
hard  work  have  been  potent  factors  in  bringing  him  his  success  ami  his  has  been  a  creditable 
record  inasmuch  as  he  started  out  in  life  in  the  new  world  empty-handed  and  without  influen- 
tial friends  to  aid  him.  The  period  of  struggle  of  the  early  years  has  given  way  now  to  the 
comfort  enjoyed  through  the  competence  winch  he  has  acquired,  lie  was  never  afraid  of 
hard  work  and  as  he  advanced  step  by  step  in  his  business  career  there  came  to  liim  broader 
opportunities  and  better  advantages  until  he  has  long  been  accounted  one  of  the  foremost 
business  men  of  Yankton,  in   which  city   lie  has  resided  since   | ei    times. 


JOHN   I..   BURKE. 

John  I..  Burke,  register  of  the  United  States  land  office  at  Rapid  City,  was  born  in 
Millville,  Butler  county,  Ohio,  December  13,  L856.  Ilis  father,  Addison  Milton  Burke, 
followed  the  profession  oi  teaching  but  did  when  his  son  John  was  hut  two  years  of  age. 
The  mother,  who  iii  tier  maidenhood  was  Dorcas  Lewis,  was  born  in  Ohio  and  has  also 
pa     i  d  away. 

John  l„  Burke  is  the  elder  of  two  children,  lie  attended  tin  public  schools  of  Millville 
and  (he   Dayton   Business  College  at    Dayton,  Ohio,     lie  entered  upon  his  business  career  as 

a.    I kkceper    for   the    Variety    Iron    Works   at    Hamilton,   Ohio,   remaining   in    that    connection 

for  two  years.  He  next  entered  (he  auditing  department  of  the  Clover  Leaf  Railway  at 
Dayton,  old,,,  and  subsequently  was  with  the  same  company  at  Toledo,  that  slate  where 
he   was    promoted   to   the   position    of    ediief  clerk   and    later   to    that   of   traveling   auditor.      In 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  267 

1885  failing  health  made  it  necessary  that  he  resign  and,  hoping  to  be  benefited  by  a  change 
of  climate,  he  came  west  to  the  Black  Hills,  settling  at  Hot  Springs,  where  lie  took  up  a 
homestead.  Subsequently  be  became  connected  with  the  Dakota  Hot  Springs  Company, 
serving  as  its  secretary.  In  1890  he  organized  the  Burke  Stone  Company,  nf  which  he  was 
president  and  manager.  It  is  his  nature  to  concentrate  his  energies  with  effect  upon  any- 
thing that  he  undertakes  and  carry  it  forward  to  successful  completion  and  in  his  business 
life  his  interests  have  ever  been  most  carefully  managed  and  directed. 

lu  1892  Mr.  Burke  was  called  to  public  office  in  his  election  to  the  state  legislature  and 
in  1S'J4  he  was  chosen  treasurer  of  Fall  River  county,  to  which  office  he  was  reelected  with 
Very  little  opposition  in  18'JO.  in  1900  lie  was  chosen  to  represent  his  district  in  the  state 
senate,  serving  from  1901  until  1903,  and  on  the  1st  of  April,  of  the  latter  year,  lie  was 
appointed" receiver  of  the  United  States  land  office  at  Rapid  City,  where  he  has  since  resided. 
In  April,  1908,  he  received  the  appointment  of  register  of  United  States  lands  and  except 
for  a  bi'ief  period,  when  ill  health  compelled  a  years'  absence,  he  has  filled  this  important 
position  continuously  and  with  ability  to  the  present  time,  covering  six  years.  He  also 
has  other  important  interests,  being  president  of  the  Western  South  Dakota  Alfalfa  Growers 
Association,  one  of  the  state's  most  useful  organizations  from  a  development  standpoint, 
for  it  is  largely  through  the  efforts  of  its  members  that  this  part  of  the  state  has  been 
brought  to  a  position  of  leadership  as  an  alfalfa  growing  district,  placing  the  state  first  in 
seed  production  in  1914.  Mr.  Burke  owns  two  valuable  ranches  devoted  largely  to  the 
growing  of  alfalfa.  In  addition  to  his  activities  already  mentioned  Mr.  Burke  served  in 
1900  as  supervisor  of  the  United  States  census  for  the  western  district  of  South  Dakota 
and  during  his  residence  in  Hot  Springs  he  was  for  years  a  member  of  the  school  board. 

On  the  21st  of  September,  1893,  Mr.  Burke  was  married  to  Miss  Mattie  Spangler,  a 
daughter  of  Elijah  and  Ellen  (Farr)  Spangler.  They  have  four  children,  A.  Milton,  J.  Timon, 
Allan  L.,  and  Alice.  Mrs.  Burke  is  prominent  in  the  social,  charitable,  church  and  club  work 
of  the  city. 

Mr.  Burke  holds  membership  in  various  fraternal  organizations,  the  Masons,  the  Elks, 
the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  he  has  always  given  his 
political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  His  is  a  long  and  creditable  record  of  public 
service,  in  which  he  has  displayed  a  conscientious  devotion  to  duty  and  a  close  application 
of  his  energies  and  business  ability,  with  the  result  that  his  present  office  ranks  among  the 
highest  in  efficiency  in  the  government  service.  He  finds  recreation  in  farming,  which  might 
be  termed  his  hobby,  and  of  it  he  has  made  a  close  study  along  modern  scientific  lines.  He 
is  one  of  the  city's  deservingly  prominent  and  successful  citizens  and  public  officials. 


NELS  E.  NELSON. 


Brown  county  has  been  signally  favored  in  the  class  of  men  who  have  occupied  her 
public  offices,  for  on  the  whole  they  have  been  loyal  American  citizens  actuated  by  public- 
spirited  devotion  to  the  general  good.  To  this  class  belongs  Nels  E.  Nelson,  who  is  now 
serving  for  the  third  term  as  circuit  clerk  and  prior  to  his  first  election  he  was  for  some 
time  connected  with   the  office   in   a  clerical  capacity. 

He  is  a  native  son  of  Brown  county,  born  on  the  27th  of  October,  18S4,  his  parents 
being  E.  S.  and  Bertha  (Johnson)  Nelson,  tin'  former  a  native  of  Iowa  and  the  latter  of 
^Torway.  They  located  in  Brown  county  in  1880,  finding  there  a  district  largely  unsettled 
an. I  undeveloped.  Much  of  the  land  was  still  in  possession  nf  the  government  and  E.  S. 
Selson  entered  a  claim  on  Bection  88,  range  122,  township  62,  or  what  is  now  Jim  township, 
Brown  county,  lie  proved  up  on  it,  securing  three  quarter  sections  and  in  the  interim  he 
has  develop, .,1  an  excellent  farm  upon  which  he  still  resides.  His  wife  died  on  the  23d  of 
November,  1913.  They  drove  across  the  count r\  from  Watertown  to  Aberdeen  and  were 
closely  connected  with  the  agricultural  development  of  this  section  of t  the  state.  They 
became  the  parents  of  seven  sons  and  one  daughter,  all  of  whom  are  yet  living  and  with  the 
exception  of  Nels   I'..,  of  this  review,  the  sons  arc  all   engaged   in   farming. 

At  the  usual  age  Nels  ]•",.  Nelson  entered  tin  public  schools,  where  he  mastered  the 
branches  of  learning  that  usually  constitute  the  common-school  curriculum.     He   afterward 


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attended  the  Aberdeen  Business  College  and  there  received  the  training  that  qualified  him 
for  life's   practical  and   responsible  duties.     When   his   school   clays  were  over   he  secured  a 

posit as  assistant  circuit  clerk   in   Aberdeen  and  later  was  made  deputy  circuit   clerk,  so 

that   throughout   the  entire  period  of  manhood  he  lias  been  connected  with  the  office  in  which 

he  is  still  to  be  found.  He  was  first  elected  to  his  present  position  in  1910  and  was  re- 
elected in  1912  and  1914,  a  fact  that  indicates  how  faithful  and  prompt  he  has  been  in  the 
discharge  Of   his  duties  and   how    capabh    he   has   performed   the  work  of  the  office. 

(in  the  22d  of  September,  1908,  -Mr.  Nelson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Augusta 
Johnson,  a  native  of  Edmunds  county,  South  Dakota.  They  are  members  of  the  Norwegian 
I. nt  liei  ,in  church  and  are  interested  in  the  moral  development  of  the  community.  Mr.  Nelson 
has  always  voted  with  the  republican  party  since  age  conferred  upon  him  the  right  of 
franchise  and  he  has  been  a  close  and  discriminating  student  of  the  vital  political  problems, 
keeping  in  touch  with  the  best  thinking  men  of  the  age.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Benevolent 
Protective  Order  of  Elks,  while  his  wife  is  a  member  of  the  Royal  Neighbors. 


ALBERT  T.  HARTYVK  H. 


Albert  T.  Hartwich  is  cashier  oi  the  Ramona  State  Bank  and  one  of  the  progressive 
young  business  men  of  Lake  county.  A  native  of  Wisconsin,  he  was  born  on  the  9th  of 
December,  1879,  his  parents  being  Herman  A.  and  Ernestina  Hartwich.  The  family  came  to 
South  Dakota  in  1887  and  the  father  purchased  a  relinquishment  near  the  present  site  of 
Ramona.  From  that  time  forward  he  bent  Ins  energies  to  the  development  and  improve- 
ment of  his  farm  until  lie  retired  at  a  recent  date.  He  is  now  enjoying  a  well  earned  rest 
ami  tin'  fruits  of  his  former  toil.     His  wife  also  survives. 

Albert  T.  Hartwich  was  a  little  lad  of  only  about  eight  years  when  brought  by  his 
parents  to  this  state.  He  supplemented  a  public-school  education  by  a  commercial  course 
and   was  thus  trained  in  business  methods.     He  entered  the  Ramona   State  Rank  about  three 

ths   after   its   organization   in   the   capacity   of   bookkeeper,   thus   serving   for   nine   years, 

at  the  end  of  which  time  he  was  made  assistant  cashier  and  for  four  years  he  has  been  the 
cashier.  Connected  with  the  bank  almost  from  the  beginning,  he  has  contributed  largely 
to  its  success  and-  is  now  one  of  its  stockholders  and  directors.  He  is  also  thus  connected 
with  the  farmers  Elevator,  Electric  Eight  and  Woodmen  Opera  House  Companies.  He 
readily  recognizes  the  possibilities  lor  business  development  and  the  consequent  effect  it 
will  have  upon  the  welfare  and  progress  of  the  city,  and  he  cooperates  in  all  movements  that 
will    most   greatly   benefit   the  district    in   which    he   lues. 

lin  the  12th  of  .lime,  1906,  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Hartwich  and  Miss 
Gertrude  Hoyman,  a  daughter  of  (1.  \V.  lloyman,  and  they  have  three  children.  Donald  I-., 
II,. I,. |,  \  ,m,|  Galen  H.  The  parents  are  members  of  the  Methodist  church,  in  the  work  of 
which  they  take  an  active-  and  helpful  interest,  contributing  generously  to  its  support  and 
doin"  all   in  their  power  to  promote  its  progress.     Mr.   Hartwich   is  a    member  of   the  Odd 

Fellows  society.     He  gives  bis  political  indorse nttothe    republican    party,   and    he    has    served 

as  school  treasurer  and  as  trustee  of  the  town  board.  lie  ranks  among  the  young  pro- 
gressive business  men  and  citizens  of  Lake  county  and  is  not  only  cognizant  but  also  appre- 
ciative -I  He'  opportunities  that  are  offered.  Making  wise  use  of  his  time,  his  talents  and 
Ins  advantages,  his  progress  has  been  continuous  and  his  efforts  have  been  an  effective 
element    in  advancing   public   welfare  as  well  as  individual  success. 


HOWARD  W.  COLE. 


Howard  U  '  ole  was  ~r,^nr.  tor  the  second  term  as  sheriff  Of  his  county  when  death  called 
him  on  the  5th  oi  June,  1905.  lb'  mad,'  Ins  home  in  Aberdeen  from  the  1st  of  January,  1903, 
and  bore  an  unassailable  reputation  lor  faithfulness  in  office.    II.'  had  previously  been  engaged 

,, ricultural  pursuits  in  Brown  county,  in  which  connection  he  was  also  well  I wn,     Mich, 

igan   numbered  him  among  her  native  sons,  his  birth  having  occurred  in   Eureka,  Montcalm 


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county,  on  the  29th  of  March,  1857,  his  parents  being  Ldander  T.  and  Sarah  .lane  i  Stunt)  Cole. 
His  lather  was  a  native  of  New  York  but  at  the  age  of  fourteen  years  left  that  state  null 
lii>  parents,  who  removed  with  their  family  to  Jackson  county,  Michigan.  In  1851  Leander  T. 
Cole  became  a  resident  of  Greenville,  Michigan,  and  it  was  there  that  he  became  acquainted 
with  and  married  .Miss  .Sarah  J.  Stout.  They  began  their  domestic  life  on  a  faun  in  Eureka 
township,  Montcalm  county.  In  1881  they  removed  to  Brown  county,  South  Dakota,  and 
later  located  six  miles  north  of  Groton,  this  state,  where  Mr.  Cole  passed  away  January  IT, 
l'juu.  He  was  for  two  years  a  member  of  the  Twenty-first  Regiment  of  Michigan  Volunteer 
Infantry  during  the  Civil  war  and  participated  in  a  number  of  the  hotly  contested  battles 
which  led  up  to  the  final  victory  that  crowned  the  Union  arms. 

Howard  W.  Cole  was  the  eldest  in  a  family  of  four  children  and  spent  his  youthful  days 
on  the  home  farm,  being  early  trained  to  habits  of  industry  and  economy.  He  continued  to 
assist  his  father  in  the  work  of  the  old  homestead  until  he  was  married  in  1880,  at  the  age 
of  twenty-three  years.  Xot  long  afterward  he  removed  to  South  Dakota,  taking  up  his 
abode  in  Brown  county,  August  9,  1881,  at  which  time  he  secured  a  preemption  claim  about 
ten  miles  north  of  the  present  town  of  Groton.  In  1882  he  disposed  of  that  property  and 
secured  a  homestead  claim  in  what  is  now  Claremont  township,  covering  the  southeast  quar- 
ter of  section  25,  township  125,  range  00.  Soon  afterward  he  became  foreman  on  the  farm  of 
H.  M.  Fuller  and  in  the  spring  of  1884  he  formed  a  partnership  with  S.  W.  Weber,  F.  D. 
Adams  and  H.  C.  Sessions  for  the  purchase  of  the  Fuller  farm,  to  which  they  added  from  time 
to  time  until  the  place  comprised  twelve  hundred  and  eighty  acres.  The  partnership  was 
continued  until  tin  death  of  Mr.  Adams  in  1898  and  Mr.  Cole  retained  his  interest  in  the 
property  until  in  1903,  when  the  partners  sold  their  interests.  He  retained  three  hundred 
and  twenty  acres,  however,  but  sold  this  before  coming  to  Aberdeen.  Mr.  Cole  continued 
to  reside  on  the  ranch  until  the  autumn  of  1902,  when  he  was  elected  sheriff  of  the  county, 
and  on  the  1st  of  January,  1903,  removed  to  Aberdeen  to  enter  upon  the  active  discharge  of 
his  duties.  That  he  was  loyal,  capable  and  faithful  during'  his  first  term  is  indicated  in  his 
reelection.  He  only  served  for  live  months  of  the  second  term,  however,,  for  death  called  him 
on  the  5th  of  June.  1905.  He  was  prominent  in  connection  with  a  number  of  public  affairs. 
He  aided  in  the  organization  of  Claremont  township  and  served  on  its  board  of  supervisors 
for  a  number  of  years.  For  nine  years  he  filled  the  office  of  school  treasurer  in  his  district 
and  he  represented  his  township  in  nearly  all  of  the  county  and  state  republican  conventions, 
the  party  recognizing  in  him  one  of  its  stalwart  and  effective  champions.  For  two  terms  he 
acted  as  postmaster  of  Huffton. 

As  previously  stated,  .Mr.  Cole  was  married  on  the  9th  of  December,  1880,  the  lady  of  his 
choice  being  Miss  Theresa  M.  Howell,  who  was  born  in  the  province  of  Ontario,  Canada,  a 
daughter  of  Gideon  and  Nancy  A.  (Longstreet)  Howell.  Her  father  was  a  native  of  Oxford 
county,  Ontario,  and  in  1865  he  took  his  family  to  Michigan,  where  he  followed  the  black- 
smith- trade  until  1884.  He  then  removed  to  Detroit  township.  Brown  county,  South  Dakota, 
opening  the  tirsi  blacksmith  shop  in  that  township.  After  living  there  for  a  time  he  removed 
to  Claremont  and  conducted  a  general  blaekamithing  business  at  that  place  until  his  life's 
labors  were  ended  in  death  in  1901,  when  he  was  seventy-four  years  of  age.  He  was  married 
in  Canada  in  ls54  to  Nancy  Ann  Longstreet,  and  they  were  the  parents  of  live  children,  of 
whom  three  are  yet  living,  Henry  Casper,  Lawrence  Richard  and  Mrs.  Cole.  Mr.  Howell  was 
a  republican  in  his  political  views,  always  strongly  indorsing  the  principles  of  the  party.  His 
religious  faith  was  that  of  the  Baptist  church  and  his  fraternal  relations  were  with  the 
Masons.     Mrs.  Howell  now  makes  her  home  with  her  daughter  Mrs.  Cole  in  Aberdeen. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Cole  were  born  five  children,  of  whom  Charles  Henry  died  at  the  age  of 
four  years  and  three  months.  Arthur  Maxwell,  who  attended  high  school  and  later  graduated 
from  Granger  Business  College,  is  now  cashier  of  flu.  Naragan  investment  Company.  Mildred 
Nancy,  now  a  teacher  in  the  public  schools,  attended  the  Aberdeen  high  school  and  took  a 
post-graduate  course  at  the  Northern  Normal  Industrial  School.  Mary  Jeannette,  who  also 
pursued  a  post-graduate  course  at  the  Northern  Normal  School,  is  now  the  wile  of  Frank 
E.  Online,  cashier  in  the  freight  department  of  the  Northwestern  Railroad  office.  Walter 
Gideon  is  attending  high  school. 

Mr.  Cole  was  well  known  in  Masonic  circles,  holding  membership  in  Cement  Lodge.  No. 

103,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  at  Claremont;  Aberdeen  I  hapter,  No.  14,  K.  A.  M.;  Damascus  ( ' mandery, 

No.  10,  K.  T.,  of  Aberdeen;  Adah  Chapter,  No.  53,  0.  E.  S.,  at .<  Ilaremont;  and  was  also  a  Scol 


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tish  Rite  Mason,  belonging  to  Jain..-  (  .  Bachelor  Lodge  of  Perfection,  No.  6;  Aberdeen  Chap- 
ter, No.  4,  Rose  (  roix;   Albert    Pike  Council,  No.  -f.  Knights  of  Kodosh;   South   Dakol - 

sistory,  No.  4,  S.  P.  R.  S.;  and  Yelduz  Temple  of  the  Mystic  Shrine      He  was  identified  with 

Claremont  Lodge,  No.  5,  A.  0.   I  .  W.;  <  laremont  Tent,  No.  25,  K.  < ».  T.  M.;  and  Clare it 

Camp,  No.  6199,  .M.  \V.  A.  !!<■  was  ever  loyal  to  the  teachings  oi  these  organizations  and  in 
his  life  exemplified  the  beneficent  spirit  which  underlies  them.  He  never  sought  to  figure 
prominently  in  any  public  connection,  but  his  genuine  worth  and  strength  of  character  made 
li i in  a  leading  factoi  in  local  affairs  and  caused  his  death  to  be  deeplj  regretted  among  those 
who  knew  him.  He  was  a  most  upright  man,  was  recognized  as  the  soul  of  honor  and  was 
1<i\ ed  by  all  « bo  knew  him. 


ELMER  L.  SYVERSON,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Elmer  L.  Syverson  is  a  well  known  and  successful  physician  of  Centerville,  where 
he  has  been  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  since  1900.  His  birth  occurred 
in  Decorah,  Iowa,  cm  the  25th  of  June,  1871,  his  parents  being  Christopher  and  Anna  Syver- 
son, the  latter  new  deceased.  In  1881  the  family  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  near 
Webster,  in  Day  county,  where  the  father  took  up  a  homestead  claim  and  carried  on 
farming  for  a  period  of  thirty  years.     He  is  now  living  retired  in  California. 

Elmer  L.  Syverson,  who  was  a  youth  of  ten  years  when  lie  came  to  this  state  with  his 
parents,  obtained  his  early  education  in  the  district  schools  and  also  pursued  a  high-school 
course  in  Watertown.  Subsequently  he  entered  the  University  of  South  Dakota  at  Ver- 
million, from  which  institution  he  was  graduated  in  1896,  and  then  took  up  the  study  of 
medicine  in  the  College  of  Physicians  &  Surgeons  at  Chicago,  Illinois,  wanning  the  degree  of 
SI.  D.  in  l'.MMl.  He  opened  an  olliee  in  Centerville,  South  Dakota,  and  has  there  remained 
to  the  present  time,  having  been  accorded  a  gratifying  practice  that  has  steadily  grown  as 
his  skill  and  ability  have  become  more  widely  recognized.  With  the  advanced  work  of  the 
profession  be  keeps  in  close  touch  through  his  membership  in  the  Yankton  Medical  Society, 
the  South   Dakota  State  Medical  Societj    and  the  American   .Medical   Association. 

In  June,  1904,  Dr.  Syverson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Aliss  Ethelwyn  Austin,  a 
daughter  of  Dr.  II.  A.  Austin,  of  Michigan.  They  now  have  two  children,  Thelma  and  Ehvyn. 
who  are  nine  and  six  years  of  age  respectively.  The  Doctor  exercises  his  right  of  franchise 
in  support  of  the  men  and  measures  of  the  republican  party  and  is  a  most  public- spirited 
citizen  who  takes  a  deep  and  helpful  interest  in  the  development  and  progress  oi  In-  com- 
munity and  commonwealth.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church  and 
its  teachings  find  exemplification  in  his  life.  A  third  of  a  century  has  passed  since  his 
arrival  in  South    Dakota  ami  the  state  has  long   numbered   him  among  its  able  physicians  ami 

e  i  eemed  citizens. 


WILLIAM    A.  M(  XL  LTV. 


William  A.  McNulty  is  engaged  in  general  merchandising  in  Bryant  and  a  spirit  oi 
enterprise  ami  pi,,,.,,-,  actuates  him  in  all   that   he  does.     He  was  horn   in  Ohio  on  the  6th 

ol    , i,i,.    and   is  a   so Ed  and   Catherine    (Forbes)    McNulty.     The   father   followed 

the   occupat farming,   devoting   his   life    to   that    pursuit    until    his   labors   were   ended    in 

death    in    I! Mis    widow    has  also   passed    away,   her  demise   occurring   in    1893. 

\\     A.  McNulty  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  and  in  the  .National  Normal  University, 

now    Holbrook's  College,  at    Lebanon.  Ohio,  in  which  he  pursued  a  two  years'  c mccial  course. 

Alter  leaving  cl 'ngaged  in  the  cigar  business  for  two  years  and  then  removed  west- 
ward to  South  Dakota,  arriving  in  this  state  in  1892,  at  which  time  he  took  up  his  abode 
i„  Bryant.  Here  he  worked  for  Waul  Brothers  for  eight  years  and  at  the  end  of  that  tune 
became  ca  hier  of  the  Farmers  X  Citizens  Hank,  in  which  position  he  remained  lor  three 
and  a  hah  yeai  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  returned  to  Ward  Brothers  and  pur- 
chased an   interest    in  the  business,  the  firm  style  of   Ward  Brothers  .V    Company  being  as- 


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sunied.  The  succeeding  year  was  thus  passed  and  at  the  end  of  that  time  he  became  cashier 
of  the  Merchants  Bank,  which  position  he  filled  for  four  years.  Later  he  went  to  Colorado, 
ivhere  he  spent  one  year  for  the  benefit  of  his  health.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  returned  and 
|urchased  his  present  business  from  H.  A.  Amundson  and  has  since  been  engaged  in  general 
merchandising.  Since  becoming  proprietor  lie  has  increased  the  trade  one-half.  He  follows 
progressive,  modern  business  methods  and  ever  studies  the  needs  and  wishes  of  his  patrons. 
On  the  28th  of  October,  1894,  Mr.  McNulty  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lizzie 
McSlunc.  daughter  of  Mrs.  Sarah  McShane,  a  widow,  who,  with  the  family,  settled  near 
Bryant  in  pioneer  days.  She  is  now  deceased,  having  passed  away  about  1901.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  McNulty  have  two  children  living:  Raymond  L\,  eighteen  years  old,  who  is  attending  St. 
rhomas  College,  St.  Paul,  Minnesota;  and  Gertrude  M.,  eleven  years  old.  They  also  lost 
two  children,  who  died  in  infancy.  The  parents  are  members  of  the  Catholic  church  and 
Mr.  McNulty  also  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Columbus  at  Watertown.  He  is  also  connected 
svith  the  Elks  of  Watertown  and  with  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  His  political 
allegiance  is  given  to  the  democratic  party  and  in  1913  lie  was  elected  mayor  of  Bryant  for 
a,  term  of  two  years,  so  that  he  is  the  present  incumbent  in  the  office.  He  had  previously 
held  the  position  of  city  treasurer  for  six  years  and  was  a  member  of  the  city  council  for 
eight  years.  He  belongs  to  the  Hunting  Club  and  he  spends  his  leisure  hours  in  fishing  or 
in  motoring.  He  keeps  his  business  and  his  official  duties  foremost,  however,  and  he  is 
Interested  in  everything  pertaining  to  the  welfare  and  progress  of  South  Dakota. 


RUSH   OTTO   FELLOWS. 


Rush  Otto  Fellows  is  postmaster  of  Belle  Fourche  and  is  also  interested  with  Bart  L. 
Eurkham  in  the  ownership  and  publication  of  the  Northwest  Post.  He  was  born  in.  Flower- 
field,  Michigan,  August  23,  1852,  a  son  of  Milo  and  Chloe  Delight  (Brush)  Fellows.  He  is 
of  Revolutionary  ancestry  and  his  grandfather,  Abiel  Fellows,  was  a  colonel  in  the  War 
Df  1812,  while  his  grandmother,  Dorcas  (Hopkins)  Fellows,  was  a  granddaughter  of  Stephen 
Hopkins,  one  of  the  signers  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  Milo  Fellows  was  born 
on  the  Susquehanna  river,  in  Pennsylvania,  in  1822  and  devoted  practically  all  of  his  life 
to  farming.  He  served  as  postmaster  of  Plattsmouth,  Nebraska,  during  the  period  of  the 
Civil  war  and  also  at  one  time  acted  as  postmaster  in  Michigan.  In  the  year  1858, 
attracted  by  the  gold  discoveries  in  Colorado,  he  made  his  way  to  Pike's  Peak  and  engaged, 
in  freighting  between  Plattsmouth,  Nebraska,  Pike's  Peak,  Denver,  and  other  points.  He 
died  near  Hastings,  Iowa,  in  1897,  having  for  many  years  survived  his  wife,  who  was  born 
in  Ohio  in  1S23  and  passed  away  in  185G.  He  afterward  married  again  and  his  widow 
remained  in  Iowa,  where  her  death  occurred. 

Rush  0.  Fellows  attended  the  rural  schools  of  Wisconsin  and  Michigan  and  for  one  term 
was  a  student  in  a  seminary  at  Schoolcraft,  Michigan,  while  in  the  school  of  experience  he 
has  learned  many  valuable  lessons  of  life.  He  turned  his  attention  to  the  printer's  trade 
in  186S  at  Three  Rivers,  Michigan,  and  later  worked  at  his  trade  at  Schoolcraft,  that  state, 
for  about  three  years.  In  1873  he  went  to  Plattsmouth,  Nebraska,  in  which  city  he 
engaged  in  newspaper  work  for  seven  years.  In  1880  he  became  the  owner  of  a  paper,  The 
Post,  at  Auburn,  Nebraska,  which  lie  conducted  until  the  fall  of  1S95,  when  he  sold  out  and 
was  afterward  in  the  employ  of  others  at  Denver  for  eight  months.  In  January,  1S97,  he 
took  charge  of  a  printing  plant  of  the  Western  Envelope  Company  at  Omaha,  continuing 
there  for  eight  months,  and  in  March,  Is'.is.  he  began  the  publication  of  The  Daily  Post 
at  Plattsmouth,  Nebraska,  when-  he  continued  until  October,  1902.  At  that  time  he  removed 
In--  plant  to  flir  Iilaek  Hills,  locating  at  Belle  Fourche,  where  he  established  the  Northwest 
Post,  of  which  he  is  still  one  of  the  owners,  his  partner  in  the  enterprise  being  Bart  L.  Kirk- 
hani.  The  Post  has  won  for  itself  a  liberal  patronage  and  because  of  its  large  circulation 
proves  an  excellent  advertising  medium.  In  addition  to  his  interest  in  the  newspaper  plant 
Mr.  Fellows   is  the  owner  of  city  property  in  Belle  Fourche. 

On  the  13th  of  March,  1883,  at  Pekin,  Illinois,  Mr.  Fellows  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Eunice  M.  Sage,  who  was  born  in  Whiteside  county,  Illinois,  a  daughter  of  Tlent  \  and 
Angeline  Delight    (Upson)    Sage.     The  father's   birth  occurred  in  New  York  in   1819  and  he 


274  lllS'lt  )RY  <  iF  S(  >ITH   DAKOTA 

passed  away  in  L896,  while  the  mother,  who  was  born  in  Connecticut  in  is:::;,  died  in  1883. 
\li.  Sage  was  an  architect  and  builder  and  Foi  many  years  lived  in  Pekin,  Illinois,  but  after 
the  death  oi  his  wife,  which  occurred  in  that  city,  he  made  his  home  with  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Fellows.  His  death  occurred,  however,  in  Denver,  Colorado.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fellows  have 
one  child,  Laura  Delight,  now  the  wife  of  William  G.  Chase,  oi  Newell,  South  Dakota,  who 
is  manager  for  a  mercantile  store  at  that  place.  Their  son,  burn  January  30,  L914,  is 
named  for  his  grandfather,  Rush  Follows  Chase. 

Mr.  Fellows  is  a  member  of  the-  Knights  of  Pythias  lodge  and  is  a  democrat  in  politics,  in 
which  connection  he  has  done  active  and  effective  work  for  the  party  and  has  been  rewarded 

by  election  or  appoini nt   to  several  offices.     In  Auburn,  Nebraska,  lie  served  as  postmaster 

lor  four  years  ami  since  coming  to   Belle   Fourche  has  filled  the  positi I   city  auditor  for 

the    years,    while   at    the    present    time    he    is   postmaster,    having    assumed    the    duties    of    this 

posil on  the  1st  of  duly.  L913.     He  is  conscientious  in  meeting  his  responsibilities  in  this 

connection,  is  prompt  and  thoroughly  reliable  and  so  directs  his  efforts  that  substantial 
lesiilts  accrue  lor  the  benefit  of  the  community. 


JOHN  WILLARD  TUTHILL. 


The  rapid  growth  of  Sioux  Falls  is  attributable  to  the  efforts,  sound  judgment  and  public 
spirit  of  such  citizens  and  business  men  as  John  Willard  Tuthill.  who  is  now  conducting  an 
extensive  wholesale  and  retail  business  under  the  mil I  the  John  W.  Tuthill  Lumber  Com- 
pany, lie  was  born  in  Chenango  county.  New  York,  duly  6,  L846,  a  son  of  George  ami  Han- 
nah (Davis)  Tuthill.  both  of  whom  were  also  natives  of  the  Empire  state.  The  paternal 
grandfather,  Jeremiah  Tuthill,  was  likewise  bom  in  that  state,  of  English  descent,  the  ancestral 
line  being  traced  back  to  the  decade  of  the  '20s  in  the  seventeenth  century,  when  an  immigrant 
ancestor  located  at  Southhold,  on  Long  Island,  being  one  of  the  original  settlers. 

At  Norwich,  New  York,  John  \Y.  Tuthill  acquired  his  early  education.  It  was  in  1856 
that  his  lather  removed  with  his  family  to  Clinton,  Iowa,  and  there  he  resumed  his  studies, 
mastering  such  branches  of  learning  as  were  taught  in  the  public  schools.  In  1863  he  went 
to  Chicago  to  obtain  business  training  there.  He  secure, I  a  position  with  Coolbaugh  &, 
Brooks,  private  bankers,  and  while  thus  engaged  devote, |  himself  to  the  task  of  thoroughly 
mastering  business  principles  and  methods  and  thus  gaining  an  accurate  business  education. 
lie  would  advise  young  men  to  early  scute  a  place  in  a  bank  if  they  wish  thorough  train- 
ing, as  bank  duties  promote  quick  thinking,  punctuality  and  other  traits  which  are  mdis- 
pensable  in  the  attainment  of  success.     Mr.  Tuthill  remained  in  Chicago  until  1866  and  then 

i,l ■,!    to  Clinton,    Iowa,   where   he  entered  the   employ   of  ('.   Lamb  &    Sons,  with    whom  he 

remained   until    L869,  "hen   at   the  age  of  twenty-three  years   he   went   to  State  Center,   Iowa, 

where  he  purchased  a  lumberyard,  c lucting  business  at  that  point  until   March,  iss:.>.     He 

next  removed  to  sionx  Falls  with  his  family  and  throughout  the  intervening  period  of  more 
than  thirty-two  years  he  has  engaged  in  the  lumber  trade  there,  lie  purchased  a  lumber- 
yard on  Easl  Eighth  street  from  Edwin  Sharp  &  Company  and  conducted  it  independently 
until  iugust,  1884,  when  the  business  was  incorporated,  John  W.  Tuthill  becoming  president; 
s.  G.  Tuthill,  a  brother  who  is  now  engaged  in  tin-  lumber  business  in  Minneapolis,  vice  presi- 
dent; and  George  1..  Irvine,  secretary  and  treasurer.  At  that  time  the  present  name  ,  f  the 
John  VV.  Tuthill  Lumber  Company  was  assumed.  In  addition  to  the  yard  at  Sioux  balls  the 
company  the,,  owned  and  conducted  yards  at  Valley  Springs,  Hartford,  Montrose  and  Salem, 
the  la-t  named  being  at  that  time  the  terminus  of  the  N'oi  I  li  western  Railroad.  In  1904  a 
reoi  ;anization  was  effected  with  John  VV.  Tuthill  as  president  ;  Peter  Mintenef,  of  Minneapolis, 
si,.,,  president;  A.  VV.  Tuthill,  secretary  and  treasurer;  George  It.  Tuthill.  general  manager; 
and  C  I..  Tuthill,  assistant  secretary  and  treasurer.  The  business  is  now  largely  conducted 
under  the  management  of  the  sons.    The  first  wholesale  interests  oi  the  Tuthill  Lumber  Com- 

I j    covered  a   Hade  in  sash  and  doors,  there  being  a   large  demand   for  such  an  output.     The 

excellence  of  their  product  has  won  for  them  an  enviable  reputation  and  they  largely  eon- 
centrate  their  energies  on  dealing  in  sash  and  doors  as  wholesalers  and  retailers. 

The  organization  ol  the  Tuthill  Company  "served  as  the  nucleus  around  winch  gathered 
othei   bus enterprises,  the  Tuthill  concern  being  directly  responsible  for  bringing  to  Sioux 


JOHN   \V.  TUTHILL 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  277 

Falls  other  important  business  interests  which  have  contributed  hugely  to  the  upbuilding  of 
the  city.  Since  his  arrival  in  Sioux  Falls,  J.  W.  Tuthill  has  been  a  most  important  factor  in 
advancing  the  growth  and  development  of  the  business,  which  is  now  one  of  the  most  extensive 
of  the  kind  in  the  state.  Today  the  company  owns  and  operates  thirty-two  lumber  yards, 
twenty-five  of  which  are  in  South  Dakota,  six  in  .Minnesota  and  one  in  Iowa.  In  supplying 
the  yards  with  material  and  through  selling  to  other  concerns  a  wholesale  business  was 
gradually  developed  and  in  1896  a  warehouse  was  built,  since  which  time  a  wholesale  busi- 
ness has  been  continuously  conducted  with  growing  success.  While  it  is  owned  by  the  John 
W.  Tuthill  Lumber  Company,  it  is  operated  as  a  distinct  and  separate  concern  ami  its  trade 
covers  three  states,  its  patrons  including  many  of  the  largest  line  yard  concerns  in  the  north- 
west. The  retail  yard  takes  care  of  the  city  business,  selling  all  kinds  of  building  material^, 
coal  and  coke.  The  transfer  yard,  likewise  under  separate  management,  purchases  and  dis- 
tributes to  the  Tuthill  yards  all  their  material  which  come  from  the  four  corners  of  the 
earth.  Promptness  in  filling  orders,  reliability  in  all  transactions  and  progressive  methods 
have  been  factors  in  the  success  of  the  enterprise  throughout  the  period  of  its  existence  and 
its  moving  spirit  has  been  John  W.  Tuthill,  today  one  of  the  most  prominent,  honored  and 
prosperous  business  men  of  Sioux  Falls.  The  Tuthill  Lumber  Company  has  a  capital  stock 
of  four  hundred  and  fifty  thousand  dollars  and  undivided  profits  of  ninety  thousand.  The 
olliee  and  wholesale  buildings  include  forty  thousand   leet   of   tioor  space. 

On  the  22d  of  September,  1868,  at  Columbus,  Ohio,  Mr.  Tuthill  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Jennie  M.  Buck,  a  daughter  of  Solomon  and  Sarah  Buck,  and  they  have  three  sons: 
Arthur  W.,  who  is  secretary-treasurer;  George  B.,  general  manager;  and  Chauncey  L.,  assist- 
ant secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  company.  All  three  are  married.  The  last  named  wedded 
Miss  Amelia  Steenson  and  they   have  one  son,  John  Steenson  Tuthill. 

The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church.  Mr.  Tuthill  is  a 
Knight  Templar  Mason  and  a  member  of  the  Mystic  Shrine,  while  his  political  allegiance  is 
given  to  the  republican  party.  Honored  and  respected  by  all.  there  is  no  man  who  occupies 
a  more  enviable  position  in  trade  circles  of  the  city,  not  alone  by  reason  of  the  success  he  has 
achieved,  but  also  owing  to  the  straightforward  business  policy  which  he  has  ever  followed. 
His  record,  too,  shows  that  success  is  not  a  matter  of  genius,  as  held  by  some,  but  is  rather 
the  outcome  of  clear  judgment,  experience  and  enterprise.  Industry,  persistent  ami  unremit- 
ting, has  characterized  his  business  career.  Qnceasing  energy  and  close  application  have  con- 
stituted tlie  keynote  of  his  success. 


JUDGE    NEIL    Mi  DONOUGH. 

Judge  Neil  McDonough  was  born  in  Lanark.  Canada,  on  the  20th  of  October.  1846,  a  son 
of  Martin  and  Bridget  (McCoy)  McDonough,  both  natives  of  Ireland.  The  father  was 
bom   in   County   Sligo  and   the   mother   in   County   Antrim.      When   about  twelve   years   of  age 

the  father  emigrated  to  Canada  where  he  grew  to  maul I.     He  devoted  his  life  to  farming 

and  was  successful  in  his  chosen  occupation.  He  was  quite  prominent  in  local  all'aris  and 
was  for  a  number  of  years  a  county  commissioner,  lie  and  bis  wife  were  married  in 
Canada,  where  they  resided  until  their  deaths,  and  they  became  the  parents  of  ten  children, 
of  whom   tlie  subject   of  this  review   was   tie.   fifth    in   order  of   birth. 

Judge  McDonough  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  Canada  and  at  the  age  of 
eighteen   years  engaged   in  e  1 . ■  i K i i , u   m  a   general  store,     lie  continued   in   that   capacity  until 

p78,  when  he  left  Canada  and  came  to  Deadw I.  Dakota,  on   the  3d  of  June  in  that  year. 

He  engaged  in  the  hotel  business  in  Terryville  and  also  clerked  in  a  store  until  iss;.1.  In  that 
year  he  was  elected  to  tlie  office  oi  probate  judge  ami  served  in  that  capacity  for  two  years 
He  then  operated  the  Keystone  Hotel  in  Deadwood,  which  was  the  principal  hotel  in  the 
cit\,    bill     after    some    time    he    retired    from    business    tor    two    years,    after    which    he    was 

appoint,., I  eitj    auditor  and  held  that  olliee  for  three  terms.     He  next   served  as  city    m-t 

until    1910,   when   he  went  to    Montana   and   devoted    a    year   to    rest    and    recuperation.      While 

there   be    purchased   a    -mall   apple   orchard,   but    -old    tlii-    ,,u    hi-    return    to    Deadw I.    where 

he  was  elect,, i  police  judge.  He  is  interested  in  a  number  of  mining  prospects  and  oil  wells 
at  Newcastle,  Wyoming. 


278  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Judge  McDonough  was  married  in  L871  to  Miss  Margaret  Mclntyre,  a  native  of  the 
Dominion  of  Canada  and  a  daughtei  oi  Philip  Mclntyre.  Both  of  her  parents  died  in 
1  made  when  she  was  but  a  child.  Judge  and  Mrs.  McDonough  have  three  children:  .Martin 
P.,  residing  in  Arizona,  an  assayei  for  a  mining  company;  Rose,  who  lives  with  her  parents1: 
and  Joseph  X..  assistant   cashier  of  the  Black  lli'.'.s  Trust  &  Savings  Lank. 

Judge    McDonough    is    a    member   of    the    Roman    Catholic   church    and    belongs    to   the 

i-  of  Columbus,  in  which  he  bolds  the  office  of  financial  secretary.     His  political  belief 

is   thai    of   the  democratic   party.     He   was   formerly   for  one   term  deputy   treasurer  and  he 

the    id 1   board   for  eight   years.     Fraternally  he   belongs  to  the   Elks,  of 

which  he  is  secretary.  The  Judge  holds  the  respect  of  his  fellow  townsmen,  who  h.mor 
him  as  a  man  fearless  and  conscientious  in  the  discharge  of  his  duty  and  upright  in  all 
relations  of  life. 


WEBB  LAMBERT. 


Thc>  great  northwest  with  its  pulsing  industrial  activities  and  its  limitless  opportuni- 
ties for  agricultural,  commercial  and  professional  advancement  is  constantly  drawing  to  it 
men  of  capability  and  ambition  who  find  here  scope  for  their  activities  and  in  so  doing 
contribute  to  the  upbuilding  and  prosperity  of  the  state.  In  this  connection  Webb  Lambert 
is  well  known.  He  is  now  filling  the  position  of  states  attorney  for  Stanley  county,  having 
entered  upon  the  duties  of  the  office  in  January,  1913.  He  is  a  native  of  Randolph  county, 
West   Virginia,  and  a  son  of  the  Rev.  James  \V.  and  Susan  M.   (Schoonover)   Lambert,  the 

i r  a  Methodist   minister  connected   with  the   Iowa   conference.     The   family   removed   to 

the  west  during  the  boyhood  of  Webb  Lambert  and  he  had  the  advantage  of  a  classical 
course  in  the  Iowa  Wesleyan  College  at  Mount  Pleasant  from  which  he  was  graduated  with 
the  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree.  He  determined  upon  the  practice  of  law,  however,  as  his  life 
work  and  with  that  end  in  view  entered  the  University  of  Nebraska,  in  which  he  won  his 
LL.  B.  degree.  In  early  manhood  he  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching  ami  proved  a  capable 
educator,  imparting  readily  and  clearly  to  others  the  knowledge  that  he  had  acquired,  but 
lie  regarded  teaching  merely  as  an  initial  step  In  other  professional  labors  and  after  prepar- 
ing for  the  bar  entered  at  once  upon  the  active  practice  of  law.  He  has  made  continuous 
progress  in  that  connection,  his  ability  being  attested  by  the  court  records  which  indicate 
his  successful  handling  of  many  important  and  involved  legal  problems.  In  January,  1913, 
lie  became  states  attorney  of  Stanley  county,  and  he  was  reelected  in  November,  1914,  for 
a  second  term. 

Mr.  Lambert  was  married  January  10,  1911,  to  Mis.  Ola  (Ackerman)  Edwards,  of 
Williamsburg,  Iowa.  He  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  his  military  record  covers  service 
with  the  Fiftieth  Iowa  Volunteer  Infantry  at  the  time  of  the  Spanish-American  war.  Fra- 
ternal!} he  is  connected  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  with  the  Benevolent 
I'i.iI ective  Order  of  Elks  and  with  the  Masons  and  has  many  friends  both  within  and  without 
tin  e  organizations,  to  the  teachings  of  which  he  is  ever  consistently  loyal. 


OLOF  NELSON. 

Commercial   activity   in    STankton    finds   a    worthy    representative   in   Olof  Nelson,  who  is 
I   in  merchandi  ing   and   is  also  identified   with  other  business  enterprises.     He  has  a 

a >  \    establishment,  carrying  a    large  and  carefully  selected  line  of  goods,  and 

'         ucci        n   i  ii.i  i    field   is  the  direci    result   of  earnest   labor,  close  application  and  a  ready 

-I   opportunity,     lie  was  born  September  20,   1864,  in  Sweden,  his  parents  being 

■  '■     '  *    on    and    Kcrsten    Nelson.     The    public   schools   of   his   native   land   afforded   him   his 

cducat     ii  and    in    1883,    when    a    young   man   oi    nineteen    years,   he   crossed   the 

to    the   new    world,   arriving   in    thai    year   in    Yankton,     He   was   entirely    without 

i I  .  but   he  recognized  the  faci   thai   industry  is  the  basis  of  success  and  he  was  not  afraid 

rk.     He   began  as  a    laborer,   but    his  ability   and   trustworthiness  won   him   promotion 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  279 

and  three  years  later  he  was  occupying  a  clerkship  in  a  general  store,  in  which  he  remained 
for  lour  years,  gaining  his  initial  experience  along  mercantile  lines.  At  the  same  time  he 
was  carefully  saving  his  earnings  until  the  sum  was  sufficient  to  enable  him  to  embark  in 
business  on  his  own  account. 

In  1891  Mr.  Nelson  established  a  grocery  store,  which  he  has  now  successfully  conducted 
for  twenty-three  years  and  which  is  the  only  high  class  exclusive  grocery  in  the  city.  The 
stock  which  he  carries  is  large  and  carefully  selected,  embracing  both  staple  and  fancy 
groceries,  and   he   is  accorded  a   liberal  patronage  by  those  who  desire  the  highest  grade  of 

g Is.     Moreover,   he   had    the    foresight    to    invest    in    farm   property   when    land    could   be 

obtained  at  a  very  reasonable  figure  and  he  is  now  the  owner  of  valuable  South  Dakota  farm 
lands  from  which  lie  derives  a  gratifying  annual  income.  He  has  been  identified  with  the 
promotion  of  many  enterprises  in  the  community.  Energy  and  determination  characterize 
him  in  all  that  he  does  and  in  his  vocabulary  there  is  no  such  word  as  fail.  He  pursues  the 
course  that  lie  has  marked  out  with  diligence  and  when  obstacles  arrive  he  overcomes  them 
by  determine, 1  effort  and  thoroughly  reliable  methods. 

Mr.  Nelson  is  a  member  of  the  Yankton  Commercial  Club  and  for  several  years  lias 
served  as  one  of  its  directors,  while  for  one  year  he  occupied  the  position  of  president.  His 
political  indorsement  has  been  given  to  the  republican  party  since  he  won  the  right  of 
franchise  and  he  has  served  acceptably  in  some  local  offices,  being  a  member  of  the  city 
council  lor  two  years  and  treasurer  of  Yankton  county  for  two  terms.  He  has  served  for  an 
extended  period  on  the  board  of  education  and  is  much  interested  in  the  cause  of  the  public 
schools,  doing  everything  in  his  power  to  raise  the  standard  of  instruction. 

On  the  litb  of  May,  1892,  Mr.  Nelson  was  married  to  Miss  Karolina  Carlson,  a  daughter 
of  C.  (I.  Carlson,  and  their  children  are:  Albert  M.,  Ernest  L.,  Esther  M.,  Edith  A.  and 
Clarence  T.  Mr.  Nelson  belongs  to  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  being  one  of  its 
nil .— t  prominent  representatives  in  South  Dakota,  having  served  as  grand  master  of  the 
state.  He  also  belongs  to  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  and  has  attained  the  thirty- 
second  degree  "t  the  Scottish  Kite  as  a  member  of  Oriental  Consistory,  No.  1,  A.  A.  S.  R. 
Hi-  religious  belief  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church,  in  which  he  has  been  a  very  active  worker, 
and  he  has  served  in  all  of  the  lay  offices  of  the  church.  Its  teachings  constitute  his  guiding 
spirit  ami  the  motives  which  make  him  so  honorable  and  purposeful  a  man  in  all  life's 
relation-,,  lie  stands  today  as  one  of  the  city's  prosperous  and  highly  respected  citizens,  his 
success  due  to  his  sterling  integrity  in  all  of  bis  business  dealings  and  an  early  appreciation 
of  the  many  advantages  afforded  by  a  new  and  growing  country. 


CHRISTIAN  P.  LOMMEN. 

Christian  P.  Lommen  is  dean  of  the  College  of  Medicine  of  the  University  of  South 
Dakota,  a  position  which  calls  for  the  exercise  of  executive  ability  as  well  as  the  power  of 
forceful  an, I  effective  leaching.  lie  was  born  in  Spring  Grove,  Minnesota,  in  1865,  of  the 
marriage  of  Peter  J.  and  Maria  (Paski  Lommen.  both  of  whom  were  born  in  Norway.  The 
father  was  a  farmer  throughout  his  active  life  but  has  now  passed  to  his  reward,  as  has 
his  wife  also.  They  were  the  parents  of  four  children:  Belle,  a  teacher  in  the  Iowa  State 
College  of  Agriculture  and  Mechanical  Arts  at  Ames,  Iowa;  Andrew,  a  physician  of  soutk- 
we-icrn   Mime-,, la -.   Small,  the  wife  of  Ning  Eley,  an  attorney  ,,f  Chicago;  and  Christian  P., 

Of    tills     !'e\  iew. 

The  last  named  was  , ear.-d  upon  bis  father's  farm  in  Spring  Grove,  Minnesota,  and 
attended  the  country  schools  oi  the  neighborhood  lie  latei  entered  the  normal  school  at 
Winona  and  still  later  became  a  student  in  the  preparatory  department  of  Carlton  College 
at  Nforthfield,  Minnesota.  From  there  be  went  to  the  Slate  University  of  Minnesota  and 
took   a    scientific   course.     In    1891    he   was   made    professor   of    biology    in   the    University   of 

South    Dakota   anil   removed   I"   Vermillion    ti     i ie   the   duties  of  that    position.     He   lias 

since    taken    post-graduate    work    in    Berlin    and    has    spent    several    summers   at   the   Marine 

Biological  Labora'torj    at    Woods  Hole.  Massachusetts.     Upon   II rganizati f  the  College 

of  Medicine  of  the  stale   I  niversity  of  South   Dakota   be  was   made  dean  of  the  new  school 
and   holds   that   position   a-   well   as  the  chair  id'   biology.     He  keeps  in   touch   with   all  of   the 


280  HISTORY  OF    SOUTH  DAKOTA 

work  done  in  the  school  of  medicine  and  with  the  cooperation  of  the  members  of  the  faculty 
has  succeeded  in  so  coordinating  the  courses  that  the  unnecessary  duplication  of  subject 
matter  is  avoided  and  the  work  oi  each  department  is  made  to  supplement  the  work  of 
the  others,  thus  providing  a  course  that  allows  a  student  to  use  his- time  to  advantage.  A 
high  standard  of  instruction  is  maintained  and  the  Medical  School  has  already  gained  a 
reputation  for  doing  excellent  work.  He  -till  retains  the  chair  of  biology  and  as  a  teacher 
succeeds  nut  only  in  imparting  accurate  knowledge  but  also  gives  his  students  training  in 
scientific  habits  of  thought  and  an  understanding  as  to  what  is  meant  by  the  scientific 
attitude  of  mind,  thus  preparing  any  to  whom  the  subject  makes  a  special  appeal  for 
independent  investigation  and  research. 

Mr.  I.oiniuen  was  married  in  ls;i2  to  Mis-  (iunliild  Solbcrg.  a  native  of  Minnesota  and  a 
daughter  of  Anders  and  Annie  (Helgelson)  Solberg,  who  were  natives  of  Norway  and  emi- 
grated to  the  United  States.  The  father,  who  became  a  farmer  of  Minnesota,  was  a  soldier 
in  the  Union  army  during  the  Civil  war  and  was  killed  while  at  the  front.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Lommen  were  born  four  children:  Peter  Arnold,  a  student  in  the  medical  department  of  the 
University  of  South  Dakota;  Ralph  G.,  a  graduate  student  at  the  University  of  Chicago;  Fred- 
erick \\\.  a  student  at  the  University  of  South  Dakota;  and  Harold,  who  is  attending  high 
scl 1.      Mrs.   Lommen   died   August   2.   1914. 

Mr.  Lommen  is  a  republican  with  liberal  views  and  in  his  religious  belief  he  is  a  member 
of  the  Lutheran  church,  serving  on  its  board  of  regents.  He  is  thoroughly  devoted  to  the 
Mate  University  and  spares  neither  time  nor  thought  in  his  constant  endeavor  to  improve 
the  quality  of  work  done  in  the  school  of  which  he  is  dean  and  advance  in  any  way  possible 
the  interests  of  the  institution  as  a  whole. 


THOMAS   D.  MURRIN. 


Thomas  D.  Murrin,  manager  of  the  Hearst  Mercantile  Company  of  Lead,  is  an  able  repre- 
sentative of  one  of  the  largest  commercial  concerns  of  the  state  and  is  recognized  as  a  repre- 
sentative business  man  of  the  city.  He  was  born  in  Grafton,  West  Virginia,  in  October,  lsiu, 
a  son  of  Thomas  D.  and  Delia  (Wimsey)  Murrin.  The  father  was  born  in  Ireland  but  in 
1856  settled  in  Ohio,  whence  he  enlisted  for  service  in  the  Civil  war.  remaining  with  his  com- 
mand until  discharged  in  1865  with  the  rank  of  captain  of  volunteers.  After  the  close  of 
hostilities  lie  was  engaged  in  various  lines  of  occupation  and  in  1868  settled  in  I  heyenne, 
Wyoming.  He  later  lived  for  a  time  in  Nebraska  but  in  1*77  removed  to  the  Black  Hills, 
where  he  engaged  in  business  for  a  number  of  years.  He  passed  away  in  1892  and  in  his 
passing  the  city  lost  one  of  its  worthy  pioneers.  His  wife  survived  for  three  years,  lei  demise 
occurring  in   1895. 

Thomas  D.  Murrin  received  his  education  in  a  number  of  different  places  as  the  family 
removed  from  one  state  to  another,  but  the  greater  part  of  it  was  acquired  in  Central  city. 
South  Dakota.  He  was  obliged  to  put  aside  his  textbooks  when  fourteen  years  of  age  although 
his  educational  opportunities  had  been  quite  limited,  lie  was  first  employed  as  a  clerk  in  a 
mercantile  establishment  and  in  L888  became  an  employe  in  the  George  Hearsl  store,  now 
conducted  under  the  style  of  the  Hearst  Mercantile  Company,  lie  entered  the  service  of  that 
concern  in  a  minor  position  hut  his  willingness  to  work,  his  epiick  intelligence  and  his  initi- 
al gained  him  promotion  carrying  with  it  increased  responsibility.  He  gained  a  practical 
knowledge  oi  all  phases  oi  the  business  and  in  L89]  was  made  manager  oi  branch  stores  at 
Nemo  and  Piedmont,  this  state.  After  ably  serving  m  that  capacity  for  tell  years  he  was 
made  assistant  manager  of  the  Lead  store  in  1901  and  three  years  late,  was  made  manager. 
He   i-  tic  present   incumbent    in   that    place  and    i-   proving   an   aide  executive,      lie   has  general 

supervision  of  all  departments,  the  manage til  of  each  department  being  under  the  care  "i 

it-  manager.  Inning  hi-  connection  with  tin  Hears!  Mercantile  Company  he  ha-  witnessed 
eady  and  healthy  growth  and  ha-  seen  it  develop  into  the  largest  establishment  of  the 

kind  in  the  state.    He  devotes  In-  whole  tune  to  the  interests  o)  tin-  com] v  and  hi-  initiative 

and   I wledge  ol    the  need-  of  the   business  have  enabled   him   to   inaugurate  a   number  of 

improvements  in  if-  management. 


THOMAS   l>.   Ml  RRIN 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  283 

In  1907  Mr.  Murrin  married  Miss  Julia  Concannon,  of  Illinois.  Politically  he  is  a  demo- 
crat but  lias  never  taken  more  than  a  citizen's  interest  in  political  affairs.  Fraternally  be 
belongs  to  Olive  Branch  Lodge,  No.  47,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  of  Sturgis;  Golden  Belt  Chapter,  No.  35, 
11.  A.  M.;  Lead  Command. tv.  No.  18,  Is.  T.j  Black  Hills  Council,  No.  3,  R.  5  S.  M.;  and  Naja 
Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  of  Deadwood.  He  also  holds  membership  in  Lead  Lodge,  No.  ;  !., 
B.  P.  0.  E.  He  is  thoroughly  equipped  by  training  and  temperament  for  his  responsible  work 
as  manager  of  the  Hearst  Mercantile  Company  and  the  prosperity  of  the  establishment  is 
assured  as  long  as  he  remains  in  control.  Personally  he  is  pleasant,  affable,  courteous  to  all 
and  never  too  busy  to  spare  the  time  to  talk  with  a  friend.  He  is  one  of  the  best  liked 
nun  in  the  city  and  has  the  respect  of  all  who  know  him. 


WALTER  JESSE   ELLWOOD. 

Walt  it  Jesse  Elhvood,  a  well  known  attorney  of  Sioux  Falls,  has  here  practiced  his 
profession  since  1909  and  has  been  an  able  representative  ol"  the  legal  fraternity  in  South 
Dakota  for  about  a  decade.  His  birth  occurred  on  a  farm  in  Lesueur  county,  .Minnesota,  on 
the  16th  of  September,  1879,  his  parents  being  Benjamin  F.  and  Angeline  (Dickinson)  Elhvood, 
the  former  a  native  of  New  York  and  the  latter  of  Vermont.  Benjamin  F.  Elhvood  partici- 
pated in  the  Civil  war  as  a  soldier  of  the  Union  army,  and  the  great-grandfather  of  our 
subject   in  the  maternal  line  took  part  in  the  War  of   1812. 

Walter  J.  Elhvood  obtained  his  early  education  in  the  common  schools  and  later  pursued 
a  high-school  course  at  Montgomery,  Minnesota,  while  subsequently  he  began  the  study  of 
law  in  the  University  of  Minnesota  at  Minneapolis,  winning  the  degree  of  LL.  B.  in  1902, 
The  following  year  he  opened  a  law  office  at  Andover,  South  Dakota,  and  in  190.3  removed  to 
Groton,  this  state,  where  he  practiced  his  profession  for  about  five  years.  On  the  expira- 
tion of  that  period,  in  1909,  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls  and  has  here  remained  to  the  present  time. 
The  zeal  with  which  he  has  devoted  his  energies  to  his  profession,  the  careful  regard  evinced 
for  the  interests  of  his  clients  and  an  assiduous  and  unrelaxing  attention  to  all  the  deta  I 
In-  cases,  have  brought  him  a  large  business  and  made  him  very  successful  in  it-  conduct. 
He  al- i  -  .i-  secretary  of  the  Mid- West  Detective  Agency,  which  was  incorporated   in    1911, 

On  the  22d  of  June,  1904,  at  Andover,  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Elhvood  was  united  in  mai  riagi 
to  Miss  Marion  Lewis,  a  daughter  oi  L.  \V.  Lewis,  who  fought  in  the  <  ivil  war  with  a  New- 
York  regiment  for  four  years.  Our  subject  and  Ins  wife  have  two  daughters,  Velma  I  .  and 
Norma  Angeline.  and  one  son,  Lewis  Jesse. 

Mr.    Ellw 1    exercises    his    right   of   franchise   in    support    of    the    men    and    measures    ,,i 

rie  republican  party,  being  convinced  that  it-  principles  are  most  conducive  to  good  govern- 
ment. Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Improved  Order  of  Red  Men  and  the  Loyal  Order 
of  Moose,  of  which  he  has  been  district  deputy  supreme  dictator  for  the  past  two  years,  for 
the  states  of  North  and  South  Dakota.  His  religion-  faith  is  that  of  the  Presbyterian 
church.  Those  who  meel  him  professionally  or  socially  entertain  for  him  warm  regard  in 
recognition   of   his   sterling  personal  worth. 


RALPH   r.  KAMMAN. 


Ralph    1".   Kamman,   cashier   of   the    Bank    o  been    identified    with    that 

institution   for  a    number  of   years,  entering   the   bank   as    -»    senger   and   working  his   way 
steadilj    upward    to   his   pri  sent    position   of   responsibility.     11.  I  entral    City, 

South  Dakota.  August  15,  1888,  and  is  a   son  ol   I  hi   -  II.  and   Eleanor  M.  (Kleine)  Kamman, 
who  were  natives  i      i       tiany  and  Kankakee,  [llino  tively.     The  father  was 

to  the  new    world  when  two  yea.)     of  age  and  was  I         man] I   in   Kankakee,   Illinois 

lie  thence  went   to   Minneapolis,  where     i  loyed  in  the  Washburn  Crosby  Hour  mills. 

Removing  still  farther  west,  he  engaged  in   mining   in  the  Black  Hills.     He  afterward  I 

ii   in  the  De  S-nef   mill  at   (  entral  I  itj  ,  the  Ho-mestal  i 

continued  in  that  connectioi about   twelve  yeat        He  tit  n   removed  to  a  farm  near  Sun 

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284  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

danee'   w) -    :l">   rems  tied   there  £or  nine  years,  after  which  he  arrived  in  Spearfish   in 

'      '  taking  up  bis  abode  there  in  order  that  In,  children  might  enjoy  the  benefit 

'     "    "   '  '"  schools  oi   thai   place.     -II.,-  mother  and  the  family  resided 'in  Spearfish 

making  their  home  there  while  the  father  engaged  in  mining.     He  is  now  superintendent  of 

""'  Pahasa   M  "  Hill  City.     He  .served  as  clerk  of  the  courts  in  Crook  county. 

Wyoming,  and  as  a or  for  two  terms  and  made  a  most  creditable  record  in  office  by  his 

Prompt   and   faithfu  ;e  of  the  duties  devolving  upon  him.     In   the  family   were  two 

children,  the  daughter  being  Vlildred  E.,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  State  Normal  School  at 
Spearfish  and  is  now  attending  the  I  niversitj  of  Colorado  at  Boulder,  specializing  in  library 
work. 

son,  Ralph  K.  Kamman,  attended  the  public  schools  at  Sundance,  Wyoming,  for  three 

vears    ■""'     ,»;ml   spent    a    year  in  the   public   schools   of   .Spearfish  and   two  years   in    the 

formal  Training  School.  He  was  then  a  student  in  the  Normal  School  at  Spearfish  in, 
,h"r  veai'a  •""'  for  ln|11  months  attended  the  School  of  MineB  at  Rapid  City.  At  the  age  of 
eighteen  years  he  was  employed  in  a  drug  store  at  Spearfish,  devoting  his  vacation  periods  to 
tl.at    work    for   about    two   years,     it    was   later   that    he   attended   school   at   Rapid   c  ity    for 

' lonths  an°  •"  the  end  of  that  tune  he  entered  the  Bank  of  Spearfish  as  messenger  and 

iral  assistant.  His  fidelity  and  capability  won  him  promotion  and  he  was  made  book- 
Mi  and  was  promoted  to  the  eashiership  of  the  bank  on  the  13th  of  June,  1911,  since  which 
time  he  bas  served  in  that  capacity.  He  has  likewise  been  treasurer  of  the  Lawrence  County 
lair  Association  for  three  years  and  is  president  of  the  Business  Men's  Club  of  Spearfish, 
serving  for  a  second  term.  He  is  a  most  progressive  and  enterprising  young  man  and  his 
efforts  as  president  of  the  club  are  contributing  to  the  development  and  improvement  of 
Inisine-s    conditions    in    his    city. 

Fraternally  Mr.  Kamman  is  connected  with  the  Masonic  lodge,  in  which  he  is  serving 
as  senior  warden;  with  the  Royal  Arch  Chapter  as  high  priest;  with  the  commandery,  in 
which  he  is  recorder;  and  with  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  is  a  member  of  the  First  Congre- 
gational church  of  Spearfish  and  in  these  associations  are  found  the  principles  which  guide 
Ins  life  and  govern  his  conduct.  In  his  political  views  be  is  a  republican,  but  while  he  keeps 
"''"  informed  on  the  questions  ami  issues  of  the  day  he  has  never  Bought  nor  desired 
public   office. 


■  Mil IV   STAXAGK. 


John  Stanage  is  a   resident  farmer  of  Yankton  county  and  has  the  distinction  of  being 
Hi.'   first    white  child    born    in    Dakota   territory,   his   birth   having   occurred   at   Fort    Pierre, 

March  20,  1857.    The  bistory  of  the  reside id'  the  Stanage  family  in  Dakota  is  the  history 

°l  the  pioneer  development  of  the  state-.  The  father.  John  Stanage,  was  one  of  the  earliest 
ettlers  within  tin.  borders  of  Dakota,  arriving  in  L856  with  a  regiment  that  came  from 
Fort  Ridgley,  Minnesota,  and  was  stationed  at  Fort  Pierre.  Alter  his  trim  of  enlistment 
had  expired  Mr.  Stanage  was  employed  on  a  reservation  at  Fort  Pierre  and  also  at  Fort 
Randall    for   a    few    years.     Subsequent!}    he   left   the   reservation   and   went   to   Sioux   City, 

'" hied  on  a   homestead  of  one  hundred  and  sixty-nine  aires  on  the  .lames  river,  where 

,l"'  family  still  reside.  Soon  afterward  he  built  a  boat  and  established  a  ferry,  which  he 
operated  until  the  bridge  was  Imilt  at  the-  Todd  place  a  few  miles  west.  Sully's  expedition 
on  its  win  west  crossed  at  the  Stanage  ferry.  Aftei  proving  up  on  his  homestead  .Mr. 
Stanage  filed  on  fort}  acres  east  oi  the  place  undei  preemption  rights,  hut  never  used  the 
rcmaindei    of   his   preemption   rights  nor  his   privilege  of  securing  a   timber  claim,      lie  bent 

his   energies    to   the   devclo] -nt    anil   cultivation   of    his    fields   and    he   and    his   wife    remained 

upon  the  homestead  farm  until  called  to  their  final  rest.  I,,  public  affairs  Mr.  Stanage  took 
'"  active  and  helpful  part  and  did  everything  in  In-  power  to  further  the  welfare  ami  up- 
building oi  the  territory,  serving  as  a  member  of  the  first  territorial  legislature,  lie  was 
;|  native  ol  Ireland,  bis  birth  having  occurred  in  County  Cavan,  in  the  province  of  Ulster, 
duly    :;:.'.    182  Me    came    to     America    when    twenty-four    years    of    age    and    so,, n    afterward 

onli  i-.!  iii  the  army,  which  eventually  brought  him  to  Dakota.  II.-  was  stationed  at.  Fort 
Ridgley.  Minnesota,  at  the  time  he  married  Bridget  Muinan.  a  native  of  Ireland,  lie  was 
a  democrat  in  In-  political  Mew-  and  an  Episcopalian  in  his  religious  faith. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA  285 

To  him  and  his  wife  were  born  four  children  who  are  yet  living,  the  eldest  being  their 
son  John,  whose  name  introduces  this  review,  The  second  son,  James  Stanage,  was  born 
at  Elk  Point,  South  Dakota,  April  11.  L861,  the  familj  having  gone  there  for  refuge  while 
the  Indians  were  troublesome,  lie  married  Kate  Garvie,  .1  daughter  of  Edward  Garvie,  one 
of  tin-  earlj    settlers  of  Yankton  county.     .Mary  Ann  Stanage  is  mi  tin-  old  home  farm  with 

her  brother  John.     Elizabeth,  born  in  Yankton  county,  is  the  wife  "i    Frank    11 mirk  ami 

lives  upon   part  of  tin-  old  homestead. 

John  Stanage,  of  this  review,  remained  with  hi-  parents  until  their  deaths,  operating 
thi'  Farm  for  .them,  and  he  still  occupies  the  old  homestead,     lie  conducted  a  store  at  Mission 

Hill  for  two  or  three  years  and  he  now  owns  one  hundred  ami  sixty  acres  east  of  the  I le 

farm   in   Yankton  county.     His  political   indorsement    is  given  to  the  democratic   party   ami 
fraternally   he  is  connected  with  the  Modern   Woodman  of  America. 

In  1862  Indians  were  hostile  all  through  the  northwest.  A  neighbor,  Henry  Bradley, 
went  to  tiie  Stanage  farm  to  warn  the  family.  He  went  to  the  river  bank  for  a  bucket  of 
water  ami,  returning,  saw  the  Indians  approaching  the  house.  He  shouted,  ran  in  and  barred 
the  doors.  The  [ndians  fired  and  bullets  were  imbedded  in  tin/  cabin  fur  many  years,  some 
being  found  when  the  log  house  was  removed  to  a  new  location  on  the  place.  Because  of 
the  hostility  of  the  Indians  the  family  then  went  to  Yankton,  remaining  in  the  stockade 
until  the  red  men  were  driven  off  by  Captain  English  and  his  troops.  The  Indians,  however, 
succeeded   in   stealing  horses,  which  were  never  recovered. 

Mr.  Stanage,  Sr.,  had  a  postoffice  established  at  his  place  known  as  the  Jim  River  Post- 
office  and  his  commission  as  postmaster  was  signed  by  President  Lincoln.  During  the  Hood 
which  swept  over  the  country  in  the  spring  of  L881  the  water  rose  to  a  height  of  live  or  six 
feet  in  the  cabin,  mi  which  occasion  our  subject  rode  a  horse  and  drove  their  stock  to  high 
ground.  The  father  and  other  members  of  the  family  were  taken  out  of  the  house  in  boats 
and  conveyed  to  a  [dace  of  safety.  During  the  memorable  snow  storm  of  April,  is?;;,  when 
Luster's  men  were  camping  below  Yankton,  John  Stanage  and  his  father  hauled  hay  to 
supply  the  cavalry  horses.  The  parents  were  out  for  a  time  in  the  Yankton  blizzard  of 
January,  1888,  and  remained  through  the  night  at  Heffner's  on  their  way  home.  The 
daughter,  Mary,  was  teaching  school  at  Mayfield  and  remained  in  school  with  the  children 
all  night.  Those  win-  experiences  never  to  be  forgotten  and  entailing  great  suffering  and 
hardships  ami  ofttimes  dangers.  Buffaloes  were  to  be  seen  here  when  the  family  settled  on 
the  James  river.  The  lather  shot  at  a  buffalo  and  later  found  the  carcass  on  the  prairie,  but 
the  wolves  had  eaten  most  of  it.  John  Stanage.  Jr.,  was  near  enough  to  a  deer  to  shoot  one 
which  was  swimming  across  the  river,  but  it  escaped.  Wolves  were  plentiful  of  the  big  grej 
timber  variety  and  have  not  altogether  disappeared  yet,  a  few  being  trapped  along  the 
river.  In  the  early  days  they  would  carry  away  young  pigs  and  chickens  from  the  farm- 
yards. All  this  has  changed,  however,  and  conditions  of  the  present  indicate  how  active  and 
industrious  have  hern  the  early  settleis  in  their  efforts  to  reclaim  the  wild  land  for  purposes 
1.1  civilization,  transforming  it  into  highly  cultivable  and  productive  fields.  Tin-  Stanage 
family  have  ever  borne  their  part  in  the  work  of  agricultural  piuur,--  in  Yankton  county 
and  they  are  widely  and  favorably  known  in  that   section  of  the  state. 


GEORGE  OGLE,   VI.  It 


Dr.  George  Ogle,  physician  ami  surgeon  of  Colton,  enjoys  a  gratifying  practice  ami  a 
merited  reputation  .1-  a  skilled  ami  able  representative  of  his  profession.  His  birth  occurred 
in  Norway  on  the  3d  oi  November,  1863,  in-  parents  being  Haakon  and  Gertrude  Ogle. 
The  father,  who  followed  agricultural  pursuits  throughout  his  active  business  career,  lias 
passed   ay,  aj  .   but    I  he   mother  survives. 

George  Ogle  obti d   In-  education   in  Christiania,   Norway,  where  in-  attended   private 

school  and  christiania    University.     He  also   received    hi      nofessional    training  there,   com 
pleting  a  course  in  medicine  in    1901.     In  tie.)   year  he  emigrated   to  the  United  States  and 

cat lirect   to  Madison,  South   Dakota,  wl ■  he  opened  an  office  ami  continued   in  ] :tice 

for   three    years.      During   tin-    next    three    years    he    followed    his    profession    at    Arlington, 
thi-    state,   ami    subsequently    removed    to    Nunda,    South    Dakota,    where    he    remained    tor 


286  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

two  and  a  half  years.  On  the  expiration  of  thai  period  he  returned  to  Madison,  which 
city  has  remained  the  scene  oi  Ins  professional  labors,  until  lie  removed  to  Colton,  where 
siner  May  L5,  L915,  he  has  practiced  in  partnership  with  Dr.  P.  D,  Bliss.  He  belongs  to 
the  Sioux  Falls  Medical  Societj  and  the  Northwestern  Medical  Society  and  his  close 
conformity  to  a  high  standard  of  professional  ethics  has  gained  for  him  the  unqualified 
regard  of  his   brethren   of   the   medical   fraternity. 

In  September,  L904,  Dr.  Ogle  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Sophia  Sannum,  her 
fathei  being  I  hristian  Sannum,  who  "is  still  living  in  Norway.  Our  subject  and  his  wife 
have  two  children:  Eaakon,  a  school  student;  and  Reidar.  In  hi-  political  views  Dr.  Ogle 
i-  .1    republican,  while   hi-   religious   faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church.     He  is  a  man  of 

domestic   tastes   who   linds  his   greatest    hap] ss   in   home   life,  but  is   also  a   lover  of  the 

"in  oi  d -  and  finds  recreation  in  hunting.  He  takes  a  keen  interest  in  everything  per- 
taining to  the  general  welfare  and  to  the  growth  and  development  of  South  Dakota, 
being  an  enthusiastic  admirer  of  his  adopted  state,  which  finds  in  him  a  valued  and 
representative  cil  izen. 


CHARLES  HENRY  TAYLOR. 

Charles  Henry  Taylor,  educator  and  optometrist,  was  born  in  Sandwich,  New  Hampshire, 
on  the  .j t li  of  June,  1842.  His  father,  Charles  Taylor,  likewise  a  native  of  the  old  Granite 
state,  made  farming  his  life  work,  but  while  so  engaged  took  an  active  part  in  public  affairs 
and  at  one  time  served  as  a  major  in  the  stale  militia.  He  was  a  son  of  Samuel  Taylor,  who 
was  also  born  in  New  Hampshire  and  was  descended  from  a  long  line  of  New  England 
ancestors,  the  progenitor  of  the  family  in  America  coming  from  England  in  1648.  While  in 
the  east  Charles  Taylor  was  united  in  marriage  to  Dorothy  Morrill,  a  native  ol  Maine,  and 
they  became  the  parents  of  lour  children,  of  whom  Dr.  Taylor  of  this  review  is  the  eldest. 
In  the  year  1854  the  family  removed  westward  to  fowa,  following  Dr.  Taylor,  who  had  made 
his  way  to  that  state  iii  the  spring  of  the  same  year.     There  the  family  engaged  in  farming. 

In  the  public  schools  of  Sandwich,  New  Hampshire,  Charles  Henry  Taylor  acquired  his 
early  education,  which  was  supplemented  by  study  in  tin  Holmes  Academy  ami  the  Lennox 
Collegiate  Institute.  He  began  studying  medicine  under  the  direction  of  his  uncle  Dr.  Ufred 
Taylor  ai  Hanover,  where  his  uncle  was  demonstrator  of  anatomy  at  Dartmouth  College. 
While  pursuing  his  medical  studies  he  became  interested  in  the  theme  of  individuality  in  teach- 
ing the  development  of  the  powers  of  the  preceptive  faculties,  and  later,  in  L867,  propounding 
the  theorj    thai   the  eye  was  susceptible  to  the  same  development  as  any  other  bodily  organ 

or   function,  (lie  old   theory  being  that  the  eye  was  the  oi gaii  created  so  nearly   perfect 

that  il  was  impossible  to  improve  upon  it.  A-  earlj  as  i;u;  Antoine  Maine. Ian  described 
"complaints  which  arose  from  the  strain  ol  the  eye."  Morever,  in  l>:.M  Kitchness  referred 
to  "people  who  required  glasses  but  neglected  to  use  them."     In  1832  Wilier  told  oi  "symptons 

from  strained  eyes,"  and  in  is:;;  Sichel  explained  "a  group  ol  complaints  arising  

i  ;ce     ive   i  he  eye."     While   urging   a   due  considerati f   individuality    in   teaching 

pupil  and  a  proper  heed  of  the  diverse  sense  organs,  Dr.  Tayloi  as  erted  in  1867  that  hi' 
"could  ei  no  reason  why  I  he  eye  eon  Id  not  he  improved  in  acuteness,  in  power  and  in  endur- 
ance l,\    proper  culture  as  well  a-  any  other  organ."     Early  in  the  '60s  he  became  mi' 

ml  to  individuality  in  teaching  and  it   led  to  a  study  of  the  sense  organs  in  regard  to 
il,e   technics   of  idiosyncratic  and   idiopathic  conditions.     Since   then   he   has   been  engaged   in 

an  independent   pi i    of  the  i     ati   Fyin ncl s  which  prove  to  rest  in   harmony 

with  n:i  millions  pcrtainii. the      ii  e  oi  ;an  .     He  is  the  originator  of  the  oculo 

te i  optometry  and  has  devoted  the  greati  r  pan  oi  his  iifet  ime  to  the  teaching 

,,  -  of  practical  sense  training,  and  -nice  1886  has  presented  the  subject 
ol  p,  Ll  eyi  culture  in  many  of  the  schools  and  colleges  of  the  middle  west,  among  them 
,„  |  .  ka  Normal  College  of  Wayne,  Nebraska;  the  stale  Normal  School  ai  Madi- 
son, South  D  nd  the  State   Vgricultural  <    >lli E  South  Dakota.     He  served  as  special 

i at   Vinton,  Iowa:  the  Blind  and   Mute  Institute  ai    Faribault, 

Minnesota;   and  the  Carlei Allege  of   Northfield,    Slii ota.     He  has  also  served  a  score 

of   otlu-i    scl 1-    ami    institutions    in    similar   capacity,    in   addition    to    caring    for   a    large 


(  HARLKS  H.  TAYLOR 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  289 

private  practice.  He  lias  been  an  original  and  forceful  writer  and  has  contributed  articles  to 
optical  journals.  In  June,  1914,  William  E.  Huston,  ex-secretary  of  the  American  Optical 
Association,  visited  Dr.  Taylor  al  his  In. me  in  Yankton  and  made  arrangement  for  a  series 
of  articles  to  appear  in  "Optometry"  and  also  for  manuscript  which  is  to  be  published  as  a 
textbook  within  the  near  future.  The  Doctor  belongs  to  the  American  Association  of  Opto- 
metrists and  the  associations  of  South  Dakota,  .Minnesota  and  Nebraska. 

In  1870  Dr.  Taylor  was  married  to  Miss  Rachel  Ross  and  following  her  death  he  was 
married  on  the  21st  of  April,  1880,  to  Miss  Emily  McFarland.  By  the  first  marriage  he 
had  a  son.  Dr.  Harry  W.  Taylor,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  Rush  Medical  College  and  now 
resides  in  Mobile,  Alabama.  There  is  also  a  son  of  the  second  marriage,  Charles  Henry, 
who  is  an  optometrist  of  Rochester.  Minnesota. 

Dr.  Taylor  lias  resided  in  Yankton  since  March,  18SG.  He  is  independent  politically, 
while  fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  His  life 
has  been  devoted  since  1884  to  the  sconce  of  eye  culture  to  avoid  the  use  of  glasses  through 
corrective  training,  and  he  is  one  of  the  chiel  contributors  to  The  Optometrist  of  Kansas 
City.  His  investigations  and  researches  have  brought  to  light  valuable  truths  and  his  labors 
have  been  a  distinct  and  valuable  contribution  to  the  world's  work. 


DR.    JOSEPH   HOWARD    SMITH. 

Dr.  Joseph  Howard  Smith  is  the  oldest  homeopathic  physician  in  South  Dakota  in  point 
of  years  of  practice,  having  established  his  first  office  in  this  state  in  1882.  In  the  years 
which  have  intervened  since  that  time  he  has  gained  success  and  prominence  in  his  pro- 
fession, for  the  duties  of  which  he  is  eminently  well  qualified  by  reason  of  his  conscien- 
tiousness, his  unselfishness  and  his  comprehensive  knowledge.  He  is,  moreover,  entitled  to 
a  place  in  this  volume  as  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war. 

The  Doctor  was  born  in  Macomb  county,  Michigan,  in  1843.  and  is  a  son  of  Moses  R. 
and  Miranda  (Howard)  Smith,  the  former  a  native  of  Vermont  and  the  latter  of  Lynn, 
Massachusetts.  The  family  is  of  ancient  origin  and  has  been  in  America  since  colonial 
times.  The  father  was  an  early  settler  in  Michigan,  locating  there  in  1833  and  following 
the  lumber  business  for  a   number  of  years. 

Dr.  Smith  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Michigan,  and  from 
that  state  enlisted  lor  service  in  the  Civil  war  at  the  age  of  eighteen  years,  joining  Com- 
pany K.  Second  Michigan  Cavalry.  One  year  later  he  was  thrown  from  his  horse  and  so 
severely  injured  that  he  was  sent  home  with  no  hope  for  his  recovery.  He  regained  his 
health,  however,  and  in  January.  1864,  reenlisted  in  Company  A.  Ninth  .Michigan  Infantry, 
serving  until  the  15th  of  September,  1865,  when  he  was  honorably  discharged.  After  the 
war  Dr.  Smith  returned  to  Michigan,  where  he  studied  medicine,  later  entering  the  Hahne- 
mann College  of  Medicine  at  Chicago,  from  which  he  was  graduated  March  1,  1868.  He 
located  for  practice  first  at  Lowell,  .Michigan,  where  hi'  remained  ten  years,  after  which 
he  removed  to  Pontiac  in  the  same  state.  In  1882  he  removed  to  Croton,  South  Dakota, 
and  he  has  since,  engaged  in  practice  in  this  state,  being  today  the  oldest  homeopathic 
practitioner  within  its  borders.  Dr.  Smith  became  a  resident  of  Huron  in  1S9S,  and 
he  has  here  built  up  a  large  and  representative  patronage,  accorded  to  him  in  recognition 
of  his  superior  merit  and  ability.  He  engages  in  the  general  practice  of  medicine,  but 
specializes  in  tie  treatment  of  diseases  oi  children,  a  field  in  which  his  gentleness  and 
kindliness  of  spirit  qualify  him  to  do  excellent  work.  He  lias  never  been  known  to 
refuse  to  make  a  call  on  account  oi  the  inclemency  of  tin'  weather,  and  in  the  early  days 
often  drove  many  miles  through  snow  or  rain  in  the  performance  of  his  professional  duties, 
lie  is  imbued  with  a  conscientious  sense  of  the  responsibilities  which  devolve  upon  him  as 
a   physician   and    is   ever  watchful   over   the   interests   of    his   patients. 

On  the  29th  of  April,  1868,  Dr.  Smith  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ruby  A. 
Robinson,  of  Kent  county.  Michigan,  and  they  are  the  parents  of  two  children:  Carl,  who 
is  an  engineer  on  the  Northwestern  Railroad;  and  Mrs.  J.  ( '.  Jamieson,  of  Aberdeen.  South 
Dakota.  Dr.  Smith  had  the  rather  unusual  distinction  oi  delivering  his  granddaughter,  Mrs. 
Frank  H.  Bacheller,  at  birth  of  his  great-grandson   at    the  grandparents'  home. 


290  HIST<  >RY  (  >F  Sol   ill   DAK<  »TA 

Dr.  Smith  is  a   member  of  the  Ancient  Order  oi    I  nited  Workmen  and   is  prominent  in 

" Ih'  Gi  md   Army  oi   the  Republic,  having  served   for  some  time  as  commander 

oi  Kilpatrick  Post,  No.  I.  and  as  medical  dire  tor  for  the  South  Dakota  department  of 
the  '■-  A.  R.  He  bas  been  twice  president  oi  the  State  Homeopathic  Medical  Society,  and 
through  bis  membership  in  this  body  keeps  in  touch  with  the  advancement  oi  Ins  pro- 
fession, of   which    he   bas   ever   remained  a   close  and   earnest    student.     He   is   held   in  high 

1  '""   and  "    : Hu not  only  as  a   sua —  ml  and  able  physician,  but  as  a  courteous, 

straightforward    and    upright    gentleman. 


KXUTE   E.  SKIM. 


Knute  I  -  Seim  rice  president  oi  the  Bank  of  Vienna,  is  one  of  the  popular  and  promi- 
nent young  business  men  oi  (lark  county.  His  birth  occurred  in  Norway  on  the  29th  of 
November,  1884,  his  parents  being  Elling  and  Ragnilda  Seim.  who  emigrated  to  the  United 
stair,  and  established  their  home  at  Willow  Lakes,  (lark  county,  South  Dakota,  in  L890. 
The  father  here  purchased  six  hundred  acres  of  land  and  still  cultivates  1 1 . » -  jn . ij..-i  ty.  having 
met   with  a  gratifying  measure  of  success  in  his  undertakings  as  an  agriculturist.     Both  Mr. 

and   Mis.  Elling  Seim  arc  well  known  and  highly  esteemed  throughout   th mmunity  which 

lias  now   been  their  home  for  a  quarter  oi   a  century. 

Knute  E.  Seim,  who  was  a  lad  of  six  years  when  brought  to  this  state  bj  bis  parents, 
attended  the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education,  and  after  putting  aside  his 
text-books  assisted  his  father  in  the  operation  of  the  home  farm.  Subsequently  he  was 
employed  in  a  store  at  Vienna,  Clark  county,  for  three  years,  and  afterward  was  engaged 
in  the  grain  business  at  that  place  for  a  similar  period.  In  1910  be  was  elected  county 
treasurer  on  the  republican  ticket,  took  office  on  the  1st  of  January,  1911,  and  was  reelected 
in  1912,  Berving  two  term-  in  that  position.  He  made  a  most  creditable  and  lii^hh  i-.nu- 
mendable  record  in  that  capacity,  discharging  the  important  duties  devolving  upon  him  in  a 
prompt  and  efficient  manner.  He  is  vice  president  of  the  Bank  of  Vienna  and  is  known 
i      in   able  and   progressive   business   man, 

On  tin'  24th  of  November,  L908,  he  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma  Knadle,  a 
daughter  of  John  ami  Mary  Knadle,  of  Vienna.  They  have  two  children:  Kenneth,  born  in 
1909;  and  Eileen,  bom  in  L914.  In  politics  Air.  Seim  is  a  stanch  republican,  while  his 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church.  His  fraternal  relations  are  with  the  Masons, 
the  Independent  Order  oi  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  and  fishing  and  hunting 
afford  him  recreation.  A  man  of  genial,  cordial  nature,  be  has  gained  the  goodwill  and 
friendship  of  all  with  whom  he  has  been  associated  in  public,  fraternal  and  social  relations. 


.lollX  P.  EVERETT. 


John  P.  Everett,  oi  Sturgis,  member  of  the  bar  and  county  judge  of  Meade  county,  was 

born  at   Lyons,   Nebraska,  February    is,   L879,  a   - i    Ben   VV.  ami    Eli  e   (Graut)    Everett. 

The   father,  who   was  born   m   Maine  in   September,    1838,  devoted   hi-  entire  life  to   farming. 

'  ifc    was   born    in    New     York    in    August,    1838,   and    in    1861    they    re ved    westward 

to    low  a,    while    iii    I860   they    became    residents    of   Nebraska,   securing   a    home-lead    claim 

it    Lyons.     Mr.   Everett    -till  resides  upon   pari   of  thai   claim,  but   turned  his  attention   from 

Itural    pursuits   to   banking,   In   which   he   was   engaged,   for   many    years.     He    is    now 

-  ill}     livinp     retired,    although    he    is    -till    a     landowner    in    that    stale,    his    previous 

hi  .1- ■-     u  fii  enl    to  enable  him   to  rest    from   further  business  labors.     He  has  become 

n nized   as  a    man   ol    prominence  ami   influence   in   Ins  community,  has   held   \anons   local 

ami  e 1 1  \   offices,  and  iii    1886  served  in  the  Nebraska  legislature. 

In  a   family  oi   six  children  Judge  Everett   was  the  fifth  in  order  of  birth,  and  his  home 
training   developed   in  him  trait-  of  chai  ictcr   which   throughout    his   later  years  have  awak- 
ened  high   regard   mid   respect.      He  attended   the  high   school   of   Lyons,    Nebraska,  and   pre- 
profi     ional  -  ircei   as  a  student    in  the  law   department   oi   the  stale  1  niversity, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  291 

i which  he  was  graduated  in   1903.     In  the  meantime,  however,  other  business  interests 

had  claimed  his  attention.  At  the  age  of  twenty-three  he  engaged  in  railroad  contracting 
in  southern  Mexico  and  spent  some  time  in  Guatemala,  devoting  his  time  to  railroad  con- 
tracting for  lour  years.  After  removing  to  Sturgis  he  took  up  the  business  of  ranching 
He  still  owns  six   hundred  and   forty   aires  of  land,  conducting  a  general   ranching  business 

I   also   dialing   largely   in   live   stock.      His   place  is   sixty   miles   northeast    of   Sturgis,   at 

Chalkbutte.  He  had  engaged  in  law  practice  for  two  or  three  years  before  going  to  the 
Bouth  ami  he  was  admitted  to  practice  in  Smith  Dakota  in  1914.  He  was  then  elected  county 
judge  on  the  democratic  ticket  and  is  now  filling  that  position  in  an  acceptable  and  creditable 
manner.  He  had  previously  served  for  six  years  as  county  commissioner  of  Meade  county, 
and  his  fellow  townsmen  recognized  in  him  one  who  is  always  loyal  and  faithful. 

In  August,  1910,  Judge  Everett  was  married  to  Miss  Leila  M.  Barber,  who  was  born  in 
Juneau,   Wisconsin,  a  daughter  of  David  and  Lugene   (Arnold)   Barber,  natives  of  New  York 

and  W  isconsin  res] tively.     The  father  was  born  in  1820,  while  the  mother  was  some  years 

lii-   junior.     She  now  makes  her  home  with  Judge  and  Mrs.  Everett  at  the  age  of  seventy- 
even    years! 

Judge  Everett  is  a  member  of  Phi  Delta  Phi  ami  also  of  the  Masonic  fraternity,  and 
exemplifies  in  his  life  the  beneficent  spirit  of  the  craft,  at  all  times  recognizing  the  brother- 
hood  of  mankind  and  the  obligations  of  every  individual  toward  his  fellows.  His  business 
experiences  have  been  varied  and  the  wide  range  of  his  travel,  and  resilience  has  brought 
to  him  broad  knowledge,  enabling  him  to  place  a  correct  valuation  upon  life,  its  opportunities 
and    its    advantages. 


LF.YI    B.    IKKM  II. 


Levi  I!.  French,  a  Yankton  attorney,  member  of  the  widely  known  law  firm  of  French 
&  Orvis,  "a-  bom  at  Tekonsha,  Michigan,  October  24,  1S45.  His  father,  Willis  French,  was 
a  native  of  New  York  and  became  a  Michigan  pioneer  farmer  and  stock-raiser,  having 
removed  to  that  state  in  1839 — the  year  in  which  it  Mas  admitted  to  the  Union.  Upon  the 
farm  where  he  first  settled  he  continued  his  residence  to  the  time  of  his  demise.  lie 
[Mine  ot  Holland  descent.  His  wife  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Roxana  Butler  and  they 
wen.   the   patents   of    seven   children. 

Levi  I'..  French,  the  eldest  of  that  family,  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of 
Michigan  ami  in  Hillsdale  College,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  1*72  with  the  Bachelor 
of  Ail-  degree,  lie  read  law  in  the  office  of  John  B.  Shipman  at  Coldwater,  Michigan, 
having  determined  to  make  the  practice  of  law  his  life  work,  and  when  he  had  suffi- 
eiently  mustered  the  principles  of  jurisprudence  to  pass  the  required  examination  he 
was  admitted  to  the  bar  at  Centerville,  Michigan,  in  1875.  In  the  meantime  he  had 
engaged  in  teaidiing  in  (lie  Imh  sehooi  at  (  assopolis.  Michigan,  in  ls7:;-74.  Mr.  French 
entered  upon  the  active  work  of  his  chosen  profession  in  Constantino.  Michigan,  where 
he  practiced  for  about  four  years,  or  until  l  s 7 S .  On  the  19th  of  June,  of  that  year,  he 
arrived  in  Yankton,  where  he  ha-  remained  continuously  since.  He  litis  engaged  in  the 
general  practice  of  law  and  is  now  accorded  a  large  and  distinctively  representative  clientage 
He  was  state's  attorney  of  Yankton  county  for  a  number  of  years,  and  in  1S79  he  was 
appointed  by  Governor   Howard   to  the  office  of  district   attorney,  which   he  filled   for  some 

time.     He   !m-   likewise   beei nnected   with  the   work   of   framing  the   laws   of  the   state, 

having  been  a  member  of  the  territorial  legislature  in  188]  and  afterward  a  member 
ot  the  -tate  senate  during  its  first  two  sessions,  from  1889  until  1891.  He  nave  careful 
consideration  to  every  question  that  came  up  for  settlement  and  east  the  weight  of  Ins 
influence  upon  the  side  of  justice,  progress  and  civic  betterment,  lie  served  in  1881  as  a 
member   of  the   city   council   of   Yankton   and    for   many    years    has   been   a    member   of   the 

school    board,   the   cause   of   education    finding   in   him    a    stalwart    supporter   who   has   d 

effective  work  to  further  and  improve  the  interests  of  the  schools.  His  political  allegiance 
has    always    been    given    the    republican    party. 

i  in  the  20th  of  August,  1879,  Mr.  French  was  united  in  marriage  to  U  -  Jeanette  I. 
Well-,  a   daughter  ot    franklin   and   Helen    (Barry)    Wells.   ,,t    Constantine,   Michigan,  and   a 


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niece  of  Governoi  Efarrj  oi  that  state.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  French  are  the  parents  of  three 
children:  Willi-  \\.:  Helen  l:.,  who  is  aow  the  wife  of  Ernest  Dowling,  of  iTankton;  and 
Lucy  II..  at  home. 

In  lent ?>  of  leisure  Mr.  French  enjoys  shooting  and  fishing  as  a  means  of  recreation 

from    arduous    professional    cares   and    resj sibilities.      In    Masonry    lie   lias   attained    high 

rank  in  both  the  Scottish  and  Sfork  Rites,  being  a  member  of  the  commandery  and  con- 
sistory.     II'-  has  filled   manj    of  the  chairs,  has  been  high  priest  of  the  chapter  ami  grand 

commander    of    the   grand    cm inderj    of    the    territory    of   Dakota.     The    family    attend 

tli.-  Congregational  church  and  air  connected  with  all  those  things  which  are  of  interest 
and  l"  in  hi  to  the  community.  Mr.  French  is  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  state's 
prominent  attorneys,  his  reputation  being  founded  upon  a  thorough  and  comprehensive 
knowledge  of  the  law   and  a  high  regard  for  the  ethics  ami  the  dignitj    of  the  profession. 


JOHN  A.  THRONSON. 


John  A.  Thronson  is  president  of  the  First  National  Hank  of  Clear  Lake  but  this  indicates 
in  no  wise  the  limit  of  his  activities  in  financial  circles,  for  In'  is  the  vice  president  of  three 
hank-  ami  president  of  still  others.  In  a  word,  he  is  one  of  the  leading  representatives  of 
the  hanking  business  in  the  eastern  part  of  the  state  ami  his  ability  enables  him  to  find  ready 
solution  lor  intricate  and  involved  financial  problems.  Moreover,  his  record  indicates  what 
may  be  ace plished  whin  ambition  and  determination  point  out  the  way. 

He  was  born  ill  Norway  on  Christmas  day  of  1857,  a  son  of  Andrew  ami  Agnetl  (Hemma) 
Thronson,  who  came  to  the  Lnitcd  States  in  is.",'.),  settling  in  Trempealeau  county.  Wisconsin, 
after  a  brief  stay  in  La  Crosse  county,  that  state.  The  father  homesteaded  a  quarter  section 
in  Trempealeau  county,  on  which  he  resided  until  the  spring  of  1880,  when  he  followed  Ids 
-on  John  to  South  Dakota  and  on  his  arrival  in  this  state  secured  a  tree  claim  of  one  hundred 
ami  sixty  acres  in  Deuel  county,  four  and  a  half  miles  southwest  of  Toronto.  With  char- 
acteristic energy  he  began  the  development  of  that  farm  and  there  resided  up  to  the  time  of 
his  death,  which  occurred  in  L904,  while  his  wife  passed  away  in  L906.  In  addition  to  our 
subject   there  were  five  daughters  in  the  family. 

John  A.  Thronson  had  the  usual  experiences  of  the  farm  lad.  He  was  but  two  years  of 
age  when  brought  by  his  parents  to  the  new  world  and  therefore  was  largely  reared  upon  the 
home  farm  in  Wisconsin,  acquiring  his  education  in  the  graded  schools  of  Galesville,  that  stale. 
When  his  textbooks  were  put  aside  he  determined  to  come  to  South  Dakota  and  enjoy  the 
opportunities  offered  in  a  new  and  growing  state.  He  arrived  in  December,  ls;s,  settling 
in  Gary,  where  he  secured  a  clerkship  in  a  general  store,  being  employed  there  at  intervals 
for  three  years,  during  which  time,  however,  in  the  spring  of  L879,  he  homesteaded  hun- 
dred and  sixty  acres  four  and  a  half  miles  southwest  of  Toronto.  The  same  spring  he  broke 
the  sod  and  for  several  years  was  engaged  in  farming,  his  labors  resulting  in  transforming 
wild  land  into  rich  ami  productive  held-.  In  the  spring  of  1SS">  he  was  made  the  first  auditoi 
of  Demi  county  by  appointment  and  held  the  office  lor  eight  years,  being  elected  to  that 
!'"  ii for  three  consecutive  terms  after  serving  hi-  first  term  by  appointment. 

la  1892  Mr.  Thronson  turned  his  attention  lo  the  banking  business,  becoming  one  of  the 
organizers  of  the  Farmers  State  Dank  at  Clear  Lake  and  was  made  cashier  of  that  institution 
at  the  lime  it  was  established.  In  1902  the  hank  was  reorganized  into  the  First  National 
Hank  ami  Mr.  Thronson  continued  as  cashier,  in  which  capacity  be  remained  until  January  l, 
1915,  when  he  was  made  president,  lie  is  a  most  popular,  efficient  and  obliging  hank  officer 
and  In-  efforts  have  contributed  much  to  the  success  oi  this  institution,  which  is  recognized 
a-  one  of  the  strong  financial  concerns  of  the  county,     lie  was  also  the  active  spirit   in  the 

""am   ,il I    the   Slate   liank   of   Ooodwin,  of   which   he   is    \  ice   president,  and   he   is   likewise 

Ce     econd  officer  ol   the  Male  Lank  id'  Brandt,     lie  is  now    the  president  of  the  State  Hank 

of  Waverly,  of  which  he  was  oi f  the  organizers,  ami  he  is  (he  vice  president  of  the  First 

National    Bank   of  Gary   ami   president   of   the   Firs!    state   Lank   of   Eagle   Bend,   Minnesota. 

lie  is  likewise  a  member  of  the  I r,|  of  directors  of  the  M  iiiucha  ha  Stale   Lank  of  Carretson. 

south   Dakota,  and  finis  his  opinions  figure  in  the  management   of  various  financial  concerns 

which   have   much    lo  do   with    shaping  the   financial   history  of  the  eastern  part   of  the  state. 


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On  the  26th  of  June,  1892,  Mr.  Thronson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  i  lara  J.  Petei 
son,  of  Deuel  countj',  South  Dakota,  her  fathei  1"  ing  Thomas  C.  Peterson,  who  at  that  time 
held  the  office  of  registrar  or  deeds  oi  Deuel  county  but  is  now  deceased.  Our  subject  and 
his  wife  had  one  daughter,  Norma  Irminnie,  at  home.  The  wife  and  mother  passed  away 
•July  36,  L893,  and  her  death  was  deeply  regretted  bj  many  friends  as  well  as  her  immediate 
family. 

Mr.  Thronson  and  his  daughter  are  members  of  the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church  and  they 
are  prominently  known  in  the  social  circles  <>i  the  city,  the  hospitality  of  the  best  homes  being 
freely  accorded  them.  In  his  political  views  Mr.  Thronson  is  a  republican  and  for  two  terms 
has  served  as  mayor  of  Clear  Lake  and  for  years  has  served  as  a  member  of  the  school  board, 
of  which  he  is  now  the  president.  Ee  has  ever  recognized  the  fact  that  there  is  always 
opportunity  for  advancement  and  each  step  in  his  career  has  been  a  forward  one.  He  readily 
discriminates  between  the  essential  ami  the  nonessential,  utilizing  the  former  and  discarding 
I  lie  latter,  inn   has  he  ever  feared  to  venture  where  favoring  opportunity  has  led  the  way. 


JOHN  C.   KLEMME. 


For  many  years  John  C.  Klemme  figured  as  one  of  the  most  prominent  insurance  men 
of  Huron  and  his  section  of  the  state,  and  the  agency  which  he  established  is  still  conducted 
under  his  name,  although  he  has  retired  from  active  connection  therewith.  He  is  a  well 
known  figure  in  fraternal  circles  and  is  everywhere  mentioned  as  one  of  the  valued  residents 
oi  Huron.  His  birth  occurred  in  Franklin  county,  Indiana,  in  1852,  and  in  his  youthful  days 
he  attended  the  country  schools,  but  his  education  and  training  have  been  largely  acquired 
in  the  school  of  experience.  His  father  was  Henry  W.  Klemme,  a  resident  farmer  of 
Indiana,  who,  in  1860,  removed  to  Winneshiek  county.  Iowa,  where  he  owned  large  tracts  of 
land,  being  one  of  tin-  leading  farmers  of  that  district.  His  last  years  were  spent  in  Elma, 
Iowa,  where  he  owned  a  tine  residence.  A  native  of  Germany,  he  crossed  the  Atlantic  in  a 
sailing  vessel,   eight   weeks  being  required  in  making  the  voyage.     His  wife,  who  bore  the 

maiden  na f  Catherine  Gasell,  was  also  a  native  of  Germany,  having  been  born  on  the 

hank-  of  the  Rhine  in  Prussia.  They  became  the  parents  of  fourteen  children,  of  whom 
thirteen,  eleven  sons  and  two  daughters,  are  yet  living. 

John  ('.  Klemme  was  a  little  lad  oi  eight  years  when  the  family  removed  to  Iowa,  and 
in  the  usual  manner  of  farm  lads  his  boyhood  and  youth  were  spent.  In  1878,  when  twenty- 
six  years  of  age,  he  came  to  South  Dakota  from  Vinton,  Iowa,  for  the  purpose  of  looking 
over  the  country.  He  made  his  way  to  Springfield,  this  state,  and  was  well  pleased  with 
its  prospects.  He  returned  to  Vinton  for  the  winter,  but  in  the  spring  of  1879  again  went 
to  Springfield,  where  In-  established  a  real-estate  and  insurance  office,  conducting  business 
i  line  for  eight  years.  In  1SSG  he  located  in  Huron,  having  taken  up  a  tree  claim 
that  included  what  is  now  the  southern  part  of  the  city.  For  many  years  lie  conducted  an 
extensive  insurance,  real-estate  and  loan  business  in  that  city,  having  a  very  large  and 
unit  Hying  clientage.  For  thirty-four  years  he  represented  the  Phoenix  Insurance  Company 
ami  established  the  Calumet  agency  in  South  Dakota  and  in  Iowa.  For  twenty-two  years 
he  was  special  agent  and  adjuster  for  the  Phoenix  Insurance  Company  in  North  and  South 
Dakota,  ami  there  is  no  phase  of  the  insurance  business  with  which  he  is  not  familiar.  His 
agency  was  knows  a-  the  Klemme  Agency,  and  the  business  is  still  carried  on  under  that 
name,  although  he  has  retired.  The  name  has  become  a  synonym  for  the  highest  standard 
oi   service   along    insurance   and  real-estate   lines. 

While  at  Springfield,  South  Dakota.  Mr.  Klemme  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Flor- 
ence Sandison,  of  Vinton,  Iowa,  who  passed  away  thirteen  years  later.  A  few  years  subse- 
quent to  her  death  Mr.  Klemme  wedded  Mrs.  L.  E.  <  hoate,  of  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  who 
in  her  maidenhood  was  Miss  Annie  F.  Edwards.  Her  father  was  one  of  the  pioneers  of  the 
stat.-.  -rifling  at  Fik  Point,  Dakota,  in  1860.  Subsequently  he  moved  to  Yankton,  where 
he  established  a  draj  line.  His  first  home  was  a  log  cabin  and  the  family  met  the  usual 
experiences  and  hardships  of  pioneer  life,  but    his  business  grew  with  the  settlement  of  this 

state. 


296  1 1 1ST*  ik\    (  IF  S<  II  Til    DAKi  >TA 

Mr.  Klemme  1ms  always  taken  a  very  active  part  in  the  affairs  of  the  city,  is  .1  public- 
spirited  man  and  one  whose  interest  lias  been  oi  a  most  helpful  character.  He  1-  prominently 
known  in  fraternal  circl  holding  membership  with  the  Knights  oi  Pythias,  the  Benevolent 
and  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Masons.  He 
was  largelj    instrumental  in   building  the  Masonic  Temple  in    Huron  and   became  one  oi    its 

largest    stockholders.     He    1-   ever   loyal  and    true   to   the   teachings   oi    thes ganizations, 

exemplifying  in   his  life  the  spirit   oi   fraternity.     He  belongs   to   the   Episcopal  church,  and 

:al  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.     For  four  years  he  filled  th 

"'    register  oi   d Is   in   his  c itj    and   for  live  or  six  years  was  city   treasurer  of   Huron, 

the  duties  ot  both  offices  with  promptness  and  fidelity.  In  r^.^x  relation  of  life 
he  has  measured  up  to  high  standards  oi  manhood  and  citizenship  and  in  business  his  record 
i-  indeed  an  enviable  one,  winning  for  him  the  regard  and  confidence  of  colleagues  and  con 
temporaries.  The  resi  which  has  come  to  him  in  his  retirement  from  business  is  well 
mi  ited,  but,  while  he  has  put  aside  the  more  arduous  cares  of  business  life,  he  is  by  no 
•■■■'  a  1  duse,  for  he  takes  a  most  active  and  helpful  interest  in  the  fraternal  organiza- 
tions with  whirl,  he  is  connected  and  gives  generous,  hearty  and  helpful  support  to  all  those 
measures   which  are  a  matter  of  civic  virtue  and  civic  pud.'. 


HON.  THOMAS  Mi  KIXXoX. 

Hon.  Tl as  McKinnon,  a  contractor  and  builder  of  Sioux   Falls,  now  representing   his 

district  in  the  upper  house  of  the  genera]  assembly,  1-  leaving  the  impress  of  his  individual- 
ity upon  the  political  history  as  well  as  the  material  development  of  his  city  and  state 
He  was  born  in  Glasgow,  Scotland,  in  1860,  but  -pent  only  the  first  nine  years  of  his  life 
in  the  land  of  hills  and  heather,  being  brought  to  America  by  his  father,  John  McKinnon, 
who.  in  I860,  sailed  with  his  family  for  the  new  world.  Arriving  in  Chicago,  he  there 
engaged   in   the  contracting   and  building  business  until   the  great    lire  of   L871.     In    1878   he 

beci a    resident   of  Sioux   Kails,  South    Dakota,  and   established   the  contracting   business 

in  that  city,  which  i-  still  conducted  by  his  son.  Later  he  took  up  a  homestead  in  McCook 
county,  lie  was  successfully  identified  with  building  operations  until  his  life's  labors  were 
terminated  in  death  in  1909,  when  he  had  reached  the  age  oi  seventy-four  years.  His  wife. 
who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Margaret  Morton,  died  in  the  year  1905.  In  their  family  were 
six  children,  of  whom  Thomas  McKinnon  was  fin-  third  in  order  of  birth,  the  others  being: 
,:,''n  the  wife  of  Charles  Bechtel,  of  Los  Angeles,  California;  Laughlin,  a  prominent  builder 
of  Los  Angeles,  California;  John,  a  contractor  of  Los  Angeles,  California;  Donald,  who  is 
deceased;  and  .lame-,  a  banker  and  contractor  "t  Canistota,  South  Dakota. 

Vside  from  his  brothers  ami  sister,  Mr.  McKinnon  of  this  review  has  no  living  relatives, 

1-    cull-:    and   mother  both   being   the  last   survivors  oi   their   respective   lines.     Th.'   family 

home   having    been    established    in    Evanston,    Illinois,   he    there   attended    the   public   schools 

until    i-;s.   when   at   the  age  oi   eighteen  years   he  came   with   the   family   to  Smith    Dakota 

ami  joi I   liis-   father   in   the  contracting   and  building  business,  with   which   line  of  work  he 

has   since   been   prominently   identified.      In  Sioux    Falls  and   in   various  "'her   sections  of   the 
tate  are    pen  evidences  oi  hi-  skill  mid  handiwork.     Among  the  many  line  public  and  private 

buildings    which   he   has   erected   arc  the   State   Normal   Scl I   at    Springfield,   South    Dakota. 

the    '1 1.   counti    1 tliouse,  the  Salem    high   school,  the  Cherok la.)    high   school,  the 

Sioii\   halls  high  school,  the  Scl I   for  Den  1    Mutes  at   Sioux   Falls  and  a  score  of  the  largest 

ind  hotel  structures  in  the  state.     Mis  business  makes  extensive  and  heavy  demands 

upon    In-    time    and    energies,    for   aside    from    his   activities    a-   a    contractor    he    is    the    vice 

'i  of  the  Plumbing  Supplj   Company,  of  Sioux  Falls,  president  of  the  East   Side  Sewer 

Companv    ol  .   ,iu  ami    president    ol    the   Sioux    Falls   t    infractors   Association.     He   is 

toekhohlei    in  the  State  Bank  &  Trust  Company  of  Sioux  Falls  and  he  has  large  real- 

e  tate    i  n  t  er  1    I 

\e( -   and  important   as   are  the   business  duties  and   interests  of    Mr.    McKinnon 

oiind  time  to  participate  in  public  affairs  relativi    to  the  welfare  ami  upbuild- 

eitv    and    -tate.     He  is  an  active  republican,  interested   in   all  the  important   and  vital 

que  1  !■  a     uil'ecl  i       state  and   nation,   i re   than   twenty-seven   years   has   been    found   in 


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some  important  public  office  and  has  the  unusual  record  of  never  having  been  defeated  in 
any  election  in  which  he  was  a  candidate.  In  1S88  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  city 
council  of  Sioux  Falls  and  occupied  that  position  for  seven  years,  exercising  his  official 
prerogatives  in  support  of  many  progressive  public  measures.  In  1894  popular  suffrage  sent 
him  to  the  state  legislature  as  the  representative  of  his  district  in  the  lower  house.  That 
his  public  service  has  been  of  a  highly  commendable  character  is  indicated  in  the  fact  that 
he  has  been  again  ami  again  railed  to  office  and  usually  each  election  has  meant  a  step  for- 
ward. In  L899  lie  was  elected  county  commissioner  "f  Minnehaha  county  and  served  con- 
tinuously until  1914,  during  which  period  he  was  for  ten  years  chairman  of  the  board.  In 
the  latter  year  he  was  elected  to  the  state  senate  and  took  his  seat  in  the  upper  house  in 
1915,  proving  one  of  the  most  useful,  helpful  and  active  members  of  the  senate.  He  served 
as  chairman  of  the  committee  on  counties  and  towns  and  on  the  committees  on  cities  under 

ci aission  government;  charitable  and  penal  institutions;  food  and  drugs;  and  corporations. 

He  was  the  father  of  the  "park  bill,"  one  of  the  most  useful  pieces  of  legislation  enacted 
during,  that  session.  He  carefully  studied  each  question  which  came  up  for  settlement  and 
[lis   intelligent    advocacy   of  a   measure  usually   drew   to  it   further  support. 

On  the  1 1 > 1 1 1  of  April,  1893,  .Mr.  McKinnon  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Kate 
McEarland,  daughter  of  John  and  Kate  McEarland,  of  Washington,  Illinois.  Both  were 
born  in  Scotland  and  became  pioneer  residents  of  Illinois.  Our  subject  and  his  wile  have 
time  children,  namely:  (dace  M..  who  is  a  student  in  the  University  of  Wisconsin;  Donald 
M..  who  attends  the  University  of  South  Dakota;  and  Ralph  A.,  a  student  in  the  Sioux 
Falls  high  school. 

The  family  attend  the  Presbyterian  church,  in  which  Mr.  McKinnon  holds  membership, 
and  his  life  is  further  guided  by  the  beneficent  principles  that  underlie  the  Masonic  fraternity, 
to  which  he  belongs,  lie  finds  his  chief  sources  of  recreation  in  hunting  and  motoring,  and 
knows  how  to  play  well  as  well  as  to  work  well.  He  is  interested  in  the  good  roads  move- 
ment and  his  stand  upon  any  question  looking  to  the  upbuilding  and  betterment  of  the  city 
and  state  is  a  decidedly  progressive  one.  He  is  one  of  South  Dakota's  most  substantial  and 
respected  citizens,  living  up  to  the  traditions  of  a  sterling  Scotch  ancestry  and  exemplifying 
in  hi-  lilr  the  notable  spirit  of  American  progress  and  enterprise  which  has  enabled  this 
country  to  far  outdistance  many  of  the  older  European  countries  along  various  lines. 


J.  C.  BAKER,  M.   D. 

The  year  1906  witnessed  the  arrival  of  Dr.  J.  C.  Baker  in  Ramona,  where  he  has 
since  continuously  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his  profession,  winning  a  gratifying  measure 
,,t  success.  Iowa  claims  him  as  a  native  son.  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Rockford  mi  the 
86th  of  September.  1878,  his  parents  being  George  II.  and  Mary  E.  (Cutler)  Baker.  The 
father  has  devoted  his  life  to  farming  and  merchandising  ami  he  and  his  wife  now  make 
their  home  in  Minnesota.  They  are  members  of  old-time  pioneer  families  of  eastern 
South  Dakota,  arriving  in  tin-  state  in  1882.  They  settled  first  at  Mitchell,  the  father 
securing   a    homestead    claim    there,    and    later    went    to    Woonsocket,    where    he    filed    on    a 

ti hiiiu.     With  the  development  of  his  section  of  the  state  he  has  been  closely  identified 

and   his    work    has   been    an    element    in    public    progress. 

At  the  usual  age  Dr.  Baker  became  a  public-scl I  pupil  and,  passing  through  con- 
secutive grades,  was  at  length  graduated  from  the  high  school  of  Madison,  South  Dakota. 
In  the  period  of  early  manhood  he  mentally  reviewed  the  business  situation,  studying  the 
various  avenues  open  for  activity,  and  at  length  reached  the  conclusion  that  he  preferred 
medical  practice  as  a  life  work.  Accordingly,  he  entered  upon  a  course  of  study  in  the 
Lincoln    Medical    College    at     Lincoln.    Nebraska,    ami    there    won    his    professional    degree 

upon  graduation   with  the  class  •■!'  1906.     He  put  his  tl etical  knowledge  to  the  practical 

test  by  a  year's  service  in  the  citj  hospital  and  m  i  he  Lincoln  Hospital,  gaining  thereby 
the  broad  knowledge  ami  experience  that   come  so  readily   in   no  other  way.     Removing   to 

Ramona,   he   there   entered    upon    the    private    pracl I    his    profession    and    in   the   eight 

years  which  have  sine ae  and  gone  ha-  been   very  successful,  becoming   well  established 

as    an    able    physician    and    surg careful    in    the    diagnosis    of    his    eases    and    skillful    in 


298  HIST(  )RY  <  >F  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

idministering   both   medical  and   surgical  aid.     He  is  likewise  a  stockholder  in   the   Electric 

Light    i  panj    of    Elamona    and,   moreover,   is   deeply    interested    in    horticulture,  which  he 

.  a   soul  ce  oi   recreal  ion. 
iiM  the  26th  '.i  January,   L910,  Dr.  Baker  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mrs.  Edith  Louise 
Corliss.     Thej    are   membra     i      the    I  pi  copal  church  and   Dr.   Baker  holds  to  the  principles 

ocialisf    party.     Si    has  attained   high   rank   in   Masonry,   belonging   to  the  lodge,  to 

the  con  istorj  a1  Xankton  and  to  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls.  Be  also  has  member- 
ship in  the  local  organization  of  Odd  Fellows  and  in  his  life  he  exemplifies  the  teachings 
0i  these  organizations,  which  are  based  upon  a  recognition  of  the  brotherhood  of  man. 
Advancement  has  eve.r  been  Ins  watchword  and  has  been  manifest  in  all  of  his  deeds.  In 
his  profession  he  has  made  progress  through  his  wide  reading  and  research,  keeping  in 
touch    with    the   advanced   thought    and    scientific   investigations   of   the    day. 


PROFESSOR  FAYETTE  L.  COOK. 

In  educational  circles  the  name  of  Professor  F'ayette  I..  Cook,  of  Spearfish,  now  president 
of  the  Male  Normal  School,  is  well  known.  He  was  born  in  Grand  Rapids,  Michigan, 
August  22,  L850,  a  son  of  Martin  W.  and  Mary  (Barnes)  Cook.  The  father's  birth  occurred 
in  Canada,  near  the  Vermont  line,  but  the  mother  was  born  in  Grand  Rapids,  Michigan,  and 
died  in  that  state  when  her  son  Fayette  was  a  youth  of  ten  years.  Mr.  Cook  engaged  in 
the  nursery  and  fruit  growing  business  in  Michigan  and  afterward  removed  to  Rochester, 
Minnesota,  where  he  continued  in  the  same  line  of  activity,  spending  his  remaining  days 
there,  his  death  occurring  in  1897.  His  family  numbered  four  children,  of  whom  Fayette  L. 
(iiuk  is  the  eldest. 

During   his   early   boy] I    days    Professor  Cook   was   a   pupil   in   the   public   schools   of 

Michigan  and  afterward  continued  his  education  in  the  high  school  at  Rochester,  Minnesota; 
in  the  Slate  Normal  School  at  Win..,, a.  Minnesota;  and  in  a  commercial  college  in  Minne- 
apolis.    He  also  had  three  years  of   private   instruction    from   Dr.   Irwin   Shepard,  who   was 

,,any   years   secretary   of   the   National   Education    Association   and   has   charge   of   the 

educational  work  for  the  approaching  world's  congress.     He  has  been  president  of  the  State 

Normal  S.I 1  at    Wil a.  Minnesota,  and  has  won  recognition  as  a  most   aide  and  progressive 

educator. 

[nto  the  educational  held  Professor  Cook  directed  his  energies  when  a  youth  of  seventeen 
years.  u,  began  teaching  in  the  rural  schools  of  Minnesota,  in  which  connection  he  was 
employed  during  eight  months  of  the  year,  lie  was  superintendent  of  the  schools  of  Sauk 
Center,  that  state,  for  three  years;  held  a  similar  position  at  Zumhrota,  Minnesota,  one 
pear;  was  connected  with  the  state  department  of  education  in  Minnesota  for  two  terms;  was 

county   superintendent   oi   G Ihue  count}    one  year;   and  also  state   instructor.     Gradually 

he  advanced  and  ultimately  became  one  of  the  faculty  of  the  state  Normal  School  at 
Winona,   where   he  continued    for   three  year-   and   then    was   elected   county   superintendent 

,,i  scl Is  at    Rochester,  Olmsted  county,  where  he  served  through  the  years  1883,  1884  and 

L885.     lie   resigned,  however,  in   the   middle  of  his  term  as  superintendent    and   re ved  to 

pearfish,   South    Dakota,   accepting   the   presidencj    of   the   Stale   Normal   School,   in   which 
eapaeit  v  he  lias  since  I'ont  inued. 

In   August,    1892,    Professor   Cook    was    married    to   Miss    We ta    Culbertson,   who   was 

born   at    \\ a,    Minnesota,  a   daughter  oi    Mr.  and   Mrs.  Samuel  Culbertson,  the  former  a 

native  ol    Virginia  and  the   latter  of  Kentucky.     The  lather  was  a  carpenter  and  contractor. 

AHn    living    in    Minnesota    for  a    n her  of   years   he   removed   to   Spearfish,  South   Dakota, 

.,,i,l  there  spent  the  later  years  of  his  life  in  retirement  From  business,  his  last  year  being 
spent   in  the  home  of   Professor  and   Mrs.  Cook. 

I,.,,,  i  „„  interesting  militarj  chapter  in  the  life  record  of  Professor  Cook,  for  in 
March,  L8G5,  when  lie  was  a  youth  of  but  fourteen  years,  he  enlisted  for  service  in  the 
Civil  war,  joining  the  First  Minnesota  Infantry.  However,  he  was  taken  ill  and  was  sent 
to  thi  ho  pital,  where  he  was  confined  until  he  received  his  discharge.  There  are  few  men 
ol  his  years  who  can  claim  connection  with  the  army  that  defended  the  Union  during  the 
i  ivil   war.     In  politic.  Professor  Cook  is  a  progressive  republican  and  he  studies  closely  the 


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leading  political  questions  and  issues  of  the  day,  believing  it  to  be  the  duty  of  every  true 
American  citizen  to  keep  well  informed  concerning  those  things  which  have  to  do  must  with 
shaping  the  history  of  the  country.  He  is  a  Mason  and  has  taken  all  the  work  in  Masonry 
save  the  thirty-third  degree.  He  has  served  as  master  of  the  blue  lodge,  as  high  priest  of 
the  chapter  and  in  other  important  offices.  For  thirty-two  years  he  has  been  a  member 
of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  he  also  has  membership  with  the  Modern 
Woodmen  of  America.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church.  Professor 
Cook  has  entered  upon  his  thirtieth  year  as  president  of  the  State  Normal  School  at 
Spearfish  and  at  all  times  he  has  stood  for  the  advancement  and  improvement  of  the  school, 
being  quick  to  employ  progressive  methods  and  new  ideas  of  his  own  initiative  or  those  set 
forth  by  other  educators.  He  believes  that  the  true  purpose  of  education  is  to  lit  the 
individual  for  life's  responsibilities  and  his  methods  have  therefore  been  practical  and 
resultant.  He  is  in  no  sense  of  the  word  a  faddist,  yet  he  believes  in  the  broadest  possible 
education,  realizing  the  scope  that  comes  to  the  individual  through  the  development  of  his 
various  powers.  To  the  fullest  possible  extent  lie  studies  the  individual  and  assists  him  in 
directing  his  efforts  along  the  line  that  will  prove  most  helpful.  He  has  the  confidence  and 
respect  of  the  pupils  of  his  school,  the  cooperation  of  his  teachers  and  the  indorsement  of 
the  general  public. 


NICHOLAS  P.  LANG. 


Nicholas  P.  Lang,  living  at  Belle  Fourclie,  is  tilling  the  office  of  auditor  of  Butte  county. 
He  was  born  at  Mankato,  Minnesota,  July  27,  1876,  and  is  the  youngest  in  a  family  of  eighl 
children  whose  parents  were  Mathias  and  Hannah  (Hanner)  Lang,  both  of  whom  weir 
born  at  Treves,  in  the  Rhine  province  of  Germany.  The  father's  birth  occurred  -May  33, 
1832,  and  the  mother's  natal  year  was  1838.  She  died  January  14.  is;;,  when  her  son 
Nicholas  wa-  but  a  few  months  old,  thus  terminating  a  married  life  which  was  begun  in 
Germany  in  L863.  Mathias  Lang  had  come  to  the  new  world  with  his  father  in  L847, 
settling  in  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  after  which  he  engaged  in  'aiming  in  that  state.  In 
1861,  however,  lie  returned  to  Germany  and  was  there  married  in  1863.  The  following 
year  he  took  His  wife  to  Canada  but  alter  a  year  spent  in  that  country  came  again  to 
the  United  Mates,  settling  at  Madison,  Wisconsin,  among  its  early  residents,  being  one 
oi  the  first  men  to  drive  a  team  into  that  city.  There  he  remained  until  the  spring  of 
1876,  when  he  traveled  overland  to  Mankato,  Minnesota,  by  way  of  Prairie  du  Chien.  He 
remained    at    .Mankato    until    called   to    his    final    rest    in     1904. 

Nicholas  I'.  Lang  pursued  his  education  in  the  schools  of  his  native  city  and  in  a 
normal  school,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1897.  When  seventeen 
years  of  age  he  started  out  to  make  his  own  way  in  the  world,  working  for  others,  and 
subsequently  he  resumed  his  interrupted  education.  Latei  he  engaged  in  teaching  school 
in  Minnesota    foi  a   number  of  yea;-,  spending    three   years  as  a   teacher  at   Walnut   Grove, 

on    year  at   Blakely,  in   Scott   county  and    t years   al    Buhl,  Minnesota.     He   afterward 

removed  to  Belle  Fourche,  where  he  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching,  being  chosen 
superintendent  of  the  city  schools,  in  which  capacity  lie  continued  for  eight  years.  All 
through  this  period  he  made  continuous  progress  in  com tion  with  his  school  work,  intro- 
ducing various  improvements  in  methods  of  study  and  instruction.  He  studied  closely  th« 
opportunities  for  advancing  the  interests  of  the  schools  and  his  work  was  attended 
with  excellent  results.  He  resigned,  however,  in  1914,  when  he  homesteaded  a  mile 
south   of    New  ell    and    turned    his    attention    to    farming,    which    pursuit    he    followed    until 

elected   to  his   present    office.     In   addil owning    farm   lauds   in   this  state   he   liki 

has  city   property   in   Belle   Fourche    but    he    devotes    his   entire   time   to   the   duties   of    his 

i  !i  unity  auditor  of  Butte   enmity   and    is    making   an   excellent   record    l>\    reason 

of  his  capability   and  fidelity. 

Mr.    Lang   lias  been  married   twice.     On    the   37th   of   November,   1900,   he    wedded    Miss 
Jennie  Mosier,  who  was   born   at   Janesville,    Minnesota,   a    daughter   of   William   and    Julia 
(Beersl     Mosier.      The    father   is   still    residing   in    Janesville   but   the   mother    passed    a 
in  1900.     The  death  of  Mrs.  Lang  occurred  at   Buhl,  Minnesota,   December  14,  1905.     She  left 


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two  children:      Robi    I     bora   Januai  i02;    and    Dorothy,   .lanuary    12,   1903.     On    t lie 

07,    Mi.    Lang    ivas    married    to   Miss    Mabel    Di     \ who    was    born    neat 

iurg,    Pennsylvania.      Her    parents    became    residents    of    Duluth,    Minnesota,    but 
mo  ■       to         itli    Dakota.      L'he    father,    who    was   an   attorney    by    profession,   lias 
passed  awaj    bul   the  mother  still   makes  her  home  in  Duluth.     To   Mr.  and  Mrs.   Lang  lias 
born   a  son,  James   Dc   V'ore,   whose  natal  daj    was  June  28,   l'J12. 

i   in      belori       to    the    Masonii     fraternity    and    the    Knights   of    Pythias    lodge,   of 
which  he   i-  a    past   chancellor.     He  is   president   of  the    Belle   Fourche   fire   department   and 

a  member  of  the  1 1  ol   directors   ol    the  Commercial  Club.     In  a   word,  he  is  interested 

in  all  thai  pertains  to  the  welfare  and  progress  oi  bis  community  and  his  cooperation  lias 
been  an  important  element  in  advancing  its  interests  along  lines  working  for  the  permanent 
as  well  ib  the  present   g I   ol    the  town. 


ROBERT    E.    GRIMSHAW. 


Robert  E.  Grimshaw  is  serving  his  seventh  year  as  postmaster  of  Deadwood  and 
has  managed  the  affairs  of  the  office  to  the  satisfaction  of  its  patrons,  all  of  the  numberless 
details  of  the  work  being  carefully  looked  alter,  as  he  is  very  systematic  in  everything 
lie  does.  He  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania,  dune  t.  1849,  a  son  of  Robert  E.  and 
Mary  (Nicholson)  Grimshaw.  The  mother  was  a  sister  of  James  B.  Nicholson,  one  of 
the  leading  members  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  in  the  United  States  and 
widely  known  as  a  lecturer.  The  Nicholson  family  have  been  in  the  United  States  for 
a  long  time  but  the  Grimshaws  were  residents  of  England  not  so  many  years  ago.  The 
father  oi  our  subject,  however,  was  born  in  Philadelphia  and  was  an  architect  and  builder 
in  bis  native  city  for  many  years,  but  in  1856  removed  with  his  family  to  Minneapolis, 
Minnesota.  They  traveled  by  rail  to  Pittsburgh  and  then  by  boat  down  the  Ohio  and  up 
the  Mississippi  to  St.  Paul.  They  arrived  in  that  city  before  there  was  any  railroad 
there  and  were  among  the  pioneers  of  that  section.  The  father  followed  his  profession  in 
Minneapolis  and  erected  many  of  the  public  buildings,  such  as  schools.  He  was  an  extensive 
land  owner,  having  large  holdings  in  Minnesota,  and  was  also  active  in  public  affairs, 
serving  on  the  city  council  of  Minneapolis  lor  a  number  of  terms  and  as  a  director  of 
the   board   of   education    for   several    years.     At    one   time   he   was   a   director   of   the   First 

National    I'.ank    and    in    many    ways    he    took    p. lit     III    the    life    of    the    community.       lie    died    in 

1900,  having  survived  his  wife  for  mam  years,  her  death  occurring  in  ls.",r.  just  one  year 
aider  the  arrival  of  the  family  iit  Minneapolis.  They  were  the  parents  of  six  children, 
namely:  Virginia,  the  wife  of  J.  B.  Hunt,  a  resident  of  River  Falls,  Wisconsin;  Robert  E., 
ot  this  review;  Eliza,  who  married  George  \\  .  Cooley,  citj  engineei  oi  Minneapolis;  Maud, 
tli,'    wife   "i    Professor   Jourdan,   who    has    been    superintendent    of   the    Minneapolis   schools 

for   i ■  than   twenty   years;    Blanch,  the  wile  of   Dr.   Benjamin,  a    practicing   physician  of 

th.it  city;  and  William  II.,  who  f"r  ..  period  ol  twelve  years  bas  been  United  States 
marshal   for   the   state  of    Minnesota. 

Roliert    E.   Grimshaw   attended   the   public   and    high    schools   of    Minneapolis    but   when 

mrtecn    years  ol    age   he   ran   away   from   home  and   joined   an   expedition   which   was 

sent    i"    locate  a    government    post    upon   the    frontier    just    alter   (he    Minnesota    massacres 

Tit,,  post   which   was  established  was  Fort   Wadsworth,  now  the  Sisseton  agency,  in  Roberts 

county,   Smith    Dakota.     Mr.   Grimshaw    was   clerk    l"   the   captain   of    the   commissary   and 

during   the  trip  had   mam    interesting  experiences,  as  the  expedition   was  gone   for  a  whole 

and   at    that    tune   there   was   not   a    single   white   man's   house   in   the  northern   part 

uith    Dakota.     On    his    return   to   St.    Paul,    Mr.   Grimshaw    found   employment    with    a 

i1     « iv    establishment    in    Minneapolis,   continuing    in    that    connection    for   about 

At  the  end  of  that  time  he  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  carriages  until 
1876,  when  he  started  for  the  Black  Hills,  going  by  railroad  to  Bismarck,  which  was  then 
ti nd  of  the  Northern   Pacific,  and  from  that    point   by  ox   team   to  Deadw I.     He  located 

the  roi  13     inairk    to    Deadw 1   and   for   two  years  operated    a    freighting   te between 

the   two    settlements.      He    located    permanently    in    Deadis 1    and    engaged    in    the    hay    and 

grain    business    until    1886,    in    which    year    he    obtained    a    contract    from    the    state    for   the 


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construction  of  the  first  building  at  the  School  of  Mines  in  Rapid  City  and  the  same  year 
he   to  ontract    to   furnish   ties   and    timber   for    the  Chicago   &    Northwestern   Railroad 

for  their  line  from  Buffalo  Gap,  South  Dakota,  to  Rapid  (  ity.  He  completed  his  contracts 
in  1886  and  since  then  has  devoted  his  time  chiefly  to  public  affairs.  He  has  held  a  number 
of  Ideal  offices  and  l»-  has  always  discharged  the  duties  appertaining  thereto  ably  and 
conscientiously.  Fur  the  past  seven  years  lie  has'  been  postmaster  of  Deadwood  and 
indei  Governor  Haired  served  as  oil  inspector.  For  four  terms  he  Mas  a  member  of  the 
city  council,  being  appointed  by  the  legislature  when  the  city  was  first  organized  and 
being  elected  the  following  three  term-.  Jle  was  eitj  assessor  for  two  or  three  terms  and 
city  marshal  one  term.  He  also  served  as  deputy  county  treasurer  for  four  years,  besides 
holding  vari.ais  minor  offices.  He  is  likewise  interested  in  a  number  of  minis  in  the  Black 
Hills  and  1 1 is.  investments  return   him  a   fair  profit. 

Mr.  Grimshaw  was  married  on  the  24th  of  May.  1  s.7 1.  to  Miss  Alice  Paine,  a  native  of 
Providence,  Rhode  Island,  and  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (  uarles  P.  Paine.  Her  father 
was  a  newspaper  man  in  the  east  and  upon  removing  to  Minneapolis  continued  in  that 
line  of  work.  His  wite  died  in  that  city  in  1874  ami  he  later  went  to  Bismarck,  North 
Dakota,  passing  away  there  in  1886.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Grimshaw  were  horn  three  children, 
naiiieh  :  Myrtle,  the  wife  of  E.  A.  Ricker,  now  a  resident  of  Salt  Lake  City,  Utah,  ami 
genera]  agent  of  the  Equitable  Life  Insurance  Company  for  that  state:  Alice,  the  wife 
ot  George  F.  Bagley,  who  is  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business  and  also  conducts  a  curio 
store  at  Deadwood;  and  Maud,  the  wife  of  William  Garberson,  a  Baptist  minister  residing 
hi  Denver.  Mrs.  Grimshaw  died  January  17,  1900,  and  Mr.  Grimshaw  was  again  married, 
July  17,  1903,  his  second  wife  being  Mrs.  Mae  Cannon,  of  Chicago,  whose  parents,  Mr.  and 
Mrs.   Edward   Wearne,  now  reside   in  Los    \njel. -.   California. 

Mr.  Grimshaw  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  stanehly  supports  that  party  at  the 
polls.  He  has  been  a  resident  of  Deadwood  for  many  years  and  recounts  many  interesting 
stories  of  pioneer  days  which  make  the  past  live  again  and  which  enable  the  hearer  to 
appreciate  the  conditions  under  which  the  old  settlers  of  the  locality  lived  and  worked. 
As  a  private  citizen  and  as  a  public  official  he  has  always  adhered  to  the  highest  moral 
standards  and   lias  won   the   unqualified  respect   of  all   who  know  him. 


FRED  LESLIE  VILAS. 


Fred  Leslie  Vilas,  a  leading  and  progressive  merchant  of  Pierre,  has  there  been  engaged 
in   tie  drug    business   lor  the   past    six   years   and    is   now    the    proprietor   of  one  of  the   most 

i leni     and     hands ly     equipped    establi-d nt  -     of    the     kind     in     the    state.       His    birth 

occurred  in  Lake  (  ity,  Minnesota,  on  the  27th  of  October,  1SS1,  his  parents  being  Elbert  E. 
and  Amanda  (Jones)  \  ilas,  the  former  a  native  of  Michigan  and  the  latter  of  Pennsylvania 
He  was  the  youngei  of  two  sons  and  was  but  two  years  of  age  when  in  1883  the  family 
home'  was  established  at  ('lark.  South  Dakota,  where  he  attended  the  grammar  and  high 
schools.  When  a  youth  oi  fifteen  he  began  work  in  a  drug  store  and  at  the  age  of 
nineteen,  having  passed  the  state  board  examination,  he  enjoyed  the  distinction  of  being 
the  youngest  registered  pharmacist  in  South  Dakota.  Soon  afterward  he  embarked  in 
the  drug  business  on  his  own  account  at  Erwin  with  a  total  capital  of  but  twenty-seven 
dollars,  there  remaining  for  two  years.  Subsequently  he  spent  two  and  a  half  years  in 
business   at    Bryant    and    then    removed   to    Brookings,    where    he    successfully    conducted    a 

drug   store   for   three   years.      In    L909   he   located   at    Pierre,   purchasing   tl hi    pioneer   drug 

business  known  a-  the   Black   Hawk   Medicine  Company,  the   first  drug   store  in  that  section 

of    South    Dakota,      of   this   establishment    he    has    since    remai 1    the    proprietor   and    has 

made  it   of  the  most   up-to-date  and   splendidly  equipped   stores  in  the  state.     He  carries 

a  complete  line  ol  drugs  and  druggists'  sundries  and  has  attracted  and  retained  an  extensive 
and   "i atifying  pat  i onage. 

i  m  (I,,,  27th  oi  October,  1903,  at  Plankinton,  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Vilas  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Adelaide  Samuels,  a  daughter  ol  John  Samuels.  They  have  two  children, 
l.oraine  and  Fled  Leslie,  dr.  At  the  poll-  Mr.  Vilas  supports  the  men  and  measures  of 
the  democracy    but   is  not  otherwise  active  m   politics.     Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the 


•,04  IIISK  (R^    (  iF  S<  lUTH   DAK(  >TA 

Benevolent    Protective .  Ordei    of    Elks  and   the    Ma s,   belonging    to  the   commandery    and 

the  Mystic  Shi  inc.  Ee  is  likewise  a  valued  member  of  the  Commercial  Club,  deeply  in- 
terested hi  all  movements  tending  toward  the  development  and  upbuilding  of  the  city.  In 
outdoor  sports  he  finds  needed  recreation  as  well  as  pleasure.  Mr.  Vilas  is  a  self-educated, 
self-made  man  who  has  builded  the  superstructure  of  his  success  on  the  sure  foundation 
of  character,  ability  and  worth,  and  lie  has  long  been  numbered  among  the  representative 
and   substantial  citizens  of   the   slate   in  which   practically   his  mt  ire   life  has   been   spent. 


ALBERT  WHEELON. 


Varied  and  interesting  have  been  the  experiences  which  constitute  the  life  record  of 
Albert  Wheelon,  now  extensively  and  successfully  engaged  in  the  real-estate  and  insurance 
business  at  Pierre,  lie  was  born  at  Elizabethtown,  Ontario,  Canada,  March  14,  1844,  a 
son  "i  Charles  and  Mary  (Marshall)  Wheelon.  natives  respectively  of  Brockville,  Ontario, 
and  Syracuse,  New  York.  The  Wheelon  family  is  of  Scotch-Irish  origin,  the  ancestors  of 
our  subject  residing  in  the  north  of  Ireland,  but  the  paternal  great-grandfather  settled  in 
i  anada  before  the  war  by  which  the  Onited  state-  gained  it-  independence.  In  1844  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Charles  Wheelon  removed  with  their  family  to  Middlesex  county,  Ontario,  and  there  the 
father  seemed  a  tract  of  government  land  of  one  hundred  acres.     He  died  in    L8S5,  1ml    bis 

wife  survived  until  1912,  passing  away   at  the  adv; ed  age  of  ninety-three  years. 

Albert  Wheelon  remained  upon  the  homestead  until  thirteen  years  of  age  and  then  left 
home  and  made  his  way  to  Marengo,  Illinois,  alter  which  he  was  employed  at  farm  work 
m  McHenry  county,  Illinois,  until  August  11.  1862,  when,  aroused  by  the  spirit  of  patriotism, 
he  enlisted  at  Marengo  a.-  a  private  of  Company  I-;.  Ninety-fifth  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry. 
lie  served  with  that  command  until  mustered  out.  August  17,  1865,  at  Springfield,  Illinois, 
and  participated  in  many  hotly  contested  engagements,  lie  went  all  through  the  Vicksburg 
campaign  and  was  in  the  first  charge  made  against  that  city  on  the  L9th  of  dune.  L863.  lie 
was  then  detailed  a-  a  sharp  shooter  and  so  served  until  June  :.':..  1863,  when  he  was 
wounded  in  the  left  shoulder  by  a  bullet  from  the  enemy's  gun.  While  making  his  way 
from  the  field  he  was  struck  on  the  let!    hand  by  a   piece  of  shell   which  carried  away    all  of 

tin'   fingers  on    that   hand.      Sent    lo  a    Boating  hospital  a!    the   nth   of   the    \a.ini   river,  three 

day-  later  lie  was  stricken  Willi  typhoid  fever.  After  two  01'  three  weeks  (here  passed  he 
was  sent  to  the  Union  Hospital  at  Memphis,  where  he  remained  for  three  months.  This  was 
hi.-  only  hospital  experience.  A-  he  was  barely  convalescent  when  he  left  the  Union  Hospital, 
hi'  was  refused  permission  to  return  to  the  front.  He  took  advantage  of  a  boat  passing 
down  the  fiver  and  thus  made  his  way  lo  Vicksburg,  where  he  expected  to  find  his  regiment. 
This  was  in  October,   L863.     Reaching  Vicksburg,  he  found  In-  regiment   had  gone  to  Natchez. 

Mr.   Wheelon  reported  to  the  provost   marshal  at    Vicksburg  I   remained  there  for  three  or 

loin  days,  after  which  he  went  to  Natchez,  where  he  reported  to  his  company.  As  he  was 
-i  II  unfit  for  duly  no  special  tasks  were  assigned  hint  for  two  months,  at  the  end  of  which 
time  his   colonel   detailed   him   as  regimental   postmaster,   in   which   position   he  continued    for 

fi\ six   months.     At   the  end  ol    that   tune  his  colonel   was  pr ted   to  the  command  of 

a  brigade  and  Mr.  Wheelon  was  made  postmastet  of  Hie  Fourth  Brigade,  Sixteenth  Winy 
Corps,  thus  serving  until  just  alter  the  battle  ol  Nashville,  when  he  was  made  divisional 
po  im.i  Hi  .iii.l  remained  at  headquarters  of  the  Fourth  Division,  Sixteenth  Army  Corps. 
until  hi"  tered  out.  In  spite  of  his  maimed  condition  he  participated  in  the  battle  oi 
Guntown,  Mississippi. 

It    i   ■    inn   lered   out    al    Springfield,   Illinois,   Mr.  Wheelon   went    to    Mare where 

his    lather   ami    family    had    located   some    time    before.     There    he    resumed    farming   and    in 

February      i    G(i    ■■■  i     married   in    McHenry  county,   Illinois,  to  Susan   M.   Weeks.     In  the  sue 

.  ng   fall  they    removed   to  a    farm   in    I'm:1'!'  county,   Iowa,   where   Mr.   Wheelon   purchased 

a   quarter    section  ami   there   i    mi 'd   until   the  sprit f    1869,  when   they    removed   to  Clay 

county,  Iowa  In  that  rli  tricl  he  secured  a  homestead  and  began  the  development  ol  his  land. 
In    I  i     elected     herifl   of  i  lay    county    and   filled  the  po  ition   for  two  terms,  or   four 

lie   had   continued   his   farming   while  holding   office  and   rem; id   in  close  connection 

with  agricultural   pur-nits  there  until  January,    is;;,  when   he  left    his  wife  upon   the   farm 


ALBERT  WHEELON 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  307 

and  went  to  the  Black  Hills.  In  the  fall  of  that  year  he  made  his  way  to  Colorado  Springs, 
Colorado.  While  in  the  Black  Hills  in  the  summer  of  1877  he  and  three  companions  started 
for  the  Big  Horn  country  in  Wyoming  on  a  prospecting  trip,  and  had  some  exciting  experiences 
with  hostile  Sioux  Indians  of  the  band  under  Crazy  Horse.  It  was  subsequently  that  lie  went 
to  Colorado  Springs  and  there  became  foreman  of  a  sheep  ranch,  upon  which  he  remained  for 
two  years.  He  next  went  to  the  Leadville  country,  prospecting,  and  was  so  engaged  until 
1889  with  fairly  good  success.  In  the  fall  of  that  year  he  came  to  Pierre,  where  he  established 
a  real-estate  office.  He  has  since  conducted  (lie  purchase  and  sale  of  property  and  has  nego- 
tiated many  important  realty  transfers. 

He  is  thoroughly  conversant  with  real-estate  values,  knows  the  properly  that  is  upon 
the  market  and  has  gained  a  large  and  distinctively  representative  clientele.  In  1891!  he  was 
made  deputy  county  auditor  for  Hughes  county  and  served  for  four  years.  This  was  but  the 
beginning  of  important  official  service  in  which  he  still  continues.  In  1894  Mr.  Wheelon  was 
elected  to  the  city  council  of  Pierre  and  remained  continuously  in  office  to  1904,  serving  on 
that  body  for  a  longer  continuous  period  than  any  other  incumbent  before  or  since.  He  was 
elected  county  auditor  and  served  for  two  terms,  or  four  years,  and  in  January,  1901,  he  was 
appointed  register  of  the  United  States  hind  office  at  Pierre,  occupying  that  position  for  eight 
years  and  two  months.  Over  his  official  record  there  falls  no  shadow  of  wrong  nor  suspicion 
of  evil,  as  he  has  ever  been  most  faithful  and  loyal  to  the  duties  devolving  upon  him.  Aside 
from  his  official  service  and  his  real-estate  business,  he  is  known  in  financial  circles  as  the 
vice  president  and  one  of  the  directors  of  the  American  Exchange  Bank  and  as  a  director  and 
treasurer  of  the  First  National  Life  Insurance  Company,  of  which  he  was  one  of  the  original 
incorporators. 

Mr.  Wheelon  was  married  February  31,  186G.  to  Susan  M.  Weeks  and  had  two  children 
by  that  union— Dr.  Charles  A.  Wheelon,  now  living  in  Santa  Fe,  New  Mexico,  and  Nellie  May, 
the  wife  of  John  Burroughs  of  Steamboat  Springs,  Colorado.  At  Newark,  New  York,  May  22, 
1887,  Mr.  Wheelon  wedded  Gertie  E.  Farrington,  who  died  August  10.  1897.  No  children  of 
that  marriage  survive.  They  adopted  a  daughter,  Myrna  A.  Mr.  Wheelon  was  married  the 
third  time  June  2G,  1900,  at  El  Reno,  Oklahoma,  the  holy  of  his  choice  being  Minnie  Weischedel, 
and  they  became  the  parents  of  two  children— Lena  M.,  born  February  25,  1902,  and  divide  A., 
born  June  12,  1906. 

Mr.  Wheelon  belongs  to  Sully  Post,  G.  A.  R.,  of  Pierre,  of  which  he  is  Past  Commander. 
He  also  has  membership  in  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Wiorkmen,  in  the  Benevolent  Pro- 
tective Order  of  Elks  and  in  the  Christian  Science  church.  In  politics  he  lias  ever  been  a 
stalwart  republican,  inflexible  in  his  support  of  the  party  and  its  principles.  Both  his  father 
and  his  grandfather  were  born  in  Canada  and  tin'  great-grandfather  in  Ireland.  All  were 
Protestants  of  the  Scotch-Irish  strain  and  Mr.  Wheelon  displays  many  of  the  sterling  char- 
acteristics of  his  Scotch-Irish  ancestry. 

However,  it  is  individual  worth  that  counts  and  it  has  been  through  personal  effort, 
capability  and  fidelity  to  trust  that  Albert  Wheelon  has  attained  the  position  of  respect  and 
high  regard  which  he  occupies  in  Pierre  and  wherever  he  is  known  throughout  the  state. 


CHARLES  F.  CULVER,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Charles  F.  Culver,  a  successful  representative  of  the  medical  profession  in  Sioux 
fall-,  has  limit  up  an  extensive  practice  since  locating  here  in  January,  1903.  His  birth 
occurred  in  Deerfield,  Iowa,  on  the  3d  of  April,  1872,  his  parents  being  Cyrus  Hcnian  and 
Sarah  A.  (Pettit)  Culver,  the  former  a  son  of  Heman  Culver,  a  native  of  New  York.  Cyrus 
H.  Culver  was  born  in  the  Empire  state.  June  :">.  ls:',9,  while  his  wife  was  a  native  of 
Pennsylvania.  He  enlisted  at  Oil  City,  Venango  county,  Pennsylvania,  August  L2,  1862, 
and  was   soon   sen!    to    Harrisburg,   where   his   company   was   made   Company   I,   of   the   One 

Hundred    and    Forty  s nd    Pennsylvania    Volunteer    Infantry.      The    troops    were    then    sent 

on  to  Washington,  where  they  arrived  about  the  1st  of  September.  1862.  From  there  they 
were  sent  to  join  Mc<  lellan's  army  at  Antietam  and  South  Mountain  and  from  that  time  on 
Mr.  Culver  participated  in  all  the  battles  with  the  Potomac  army  until  Lee's  surrender  at 
Appomattox,    except    Gettysburg,    at    which    time    he    was    in    the    hospital,    ill    with    typhoid 

Vol.  IV— 14 


308  HIST!  )RY  (  IF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

fever.  In  this  engagement  his  regiment  was  very  nearly  annihilated,  only  thirty  escaping 
death  or  injury.  He  was  several  times  hit  but  nut  seriously  injured,  although  his  left  ear 
drum  was  ruptured  at  the  battle  of  Cold  Harbor.  It  has  been  noted  that  his  regiment  was 
quite  a  remarkable  one,  standing  number  three  in  the  fighting  four  hundred,  there  being 
but  two  other  regiments  that  saw  harder  service  and  lost  more  men  in  proportion  to  the 
numbers  engaged,  than  Cm-  One  Hundred  and  Forty-second  Pennsylvania.  His  regiment 
served  in  the  old  first  corps,  in  the  new,  Bucktail,  brigade  of  all  Pennsylvania  regiments. 
die  old  first  corps  was  so  nearlj  wiped  out  at  Gettysburg  that  it  was  mad'e  one  division  and 
assigned  to  the  fifth  corps,  where  they  served  until  the  close  oi  the  war.     Mr.  Culver  was  at 

the    surrender   at    Ap] tattox   and   in    the   Grand  Review    in    Washington,    where   as    senior 

captain  of  the  regiment,  he  had  the  honor  of  commanding  the  color,  or  leading  platoon  of 
the  regiment.  He  was  discharged  May  29,  1865.  He  was  promoted  from  the  ranks  to  fourth 
sergeant  soon  after  the  company  was  organized,  later  to  first  sergeant,  commissioned  first 
lieutenant  October  6,  1863,  and  to  captain  on  April  22,  1864,  and  was  elected  by  the  regi- 
ment  as    major,   but   the  regiment   was   so  reduced  that  thej    were   not   allowed  another   tie-Id 

'flicer,  so  he  was  not  c missioned.     In  1882  Mr.  Culver  moved  from  Mendon,  Michigan,  to 

Foster  county,  Dakota  territory,  and  settled  on  a  homestead  which  is  still  in  his  possession, 
but  the  county  having  been  divided  he  at  present  is  living  in  Eddy  county,  North  Dakota. 
He  !  a-  been  an  active  factor  in  local  and  state  politics,  wielding  a  wide  influence  for  good. 

Charles  F.  Culver  acquired  his  education  by  attendance  at  the  schools  of  Iowa.  Illinois, 
Pennsylvania  and  North  Dakota.  Having  determined  upon  the  practice  of  medicine  as  a 
life   work,   he   prepared    for  that   profession  as  a   student    in   the  medical   department  of  the 

I  niversity  of   Minnesota,  which  institution  conferred  upon  him  the  degn f  M.  1).  in   1899. 

He  then  put  his  theoretical  training  to  the  practical  test  during  a  year's  interneship  in  the 
St.  Paul  Hospital  and  subsequently  opened  an  office  at  C'hetek.  Wisconsin.  In  January, 
1903,  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and  has  there  remained  throughout  the  intei- 
vening  years,  an  extensive  practice  having  been  accorded  him  in  recognition  of  his  skill  and 
ability.  II. ■  has  held  numerous  appointive  offices  in  connection  with  his  profession  and  has 
proved  an  a  hie  incumbent   in  all. 

On  the  2d  of  September,  1903,  in  St.  Paul,  Dr.  Culver  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss 
Grace  I.  Cameron,  her  father  being  Thomas  Cameron,  a  native  of  Canada,  now  living  in  St. 
Paul,  and  the  owner  and  manager  of  the  Valley  [ron  Works.  They  have  two  children: 
Gladys   Marie,  born  in   1905;  and  Margaret   Cameron,  whose  natal  year  was   1908. 

In   politic-   Dr.   Culver   is   a   stanch   republican,  while   his   religious   faith   is   indicated  by 

his  membership  in  the  (  ongregational  church.     He  has  attained  the  thirty-sei d  degree  of 

the  Scottish  Rite  in  Masonry,  also  belongs  to  the  Mystic  shrine,  and  in  1910  became  master 
oi  Unity  Lodge,  No.  130,  I'.  &  A.  M.,  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  maintains  the  strictest  conformity 
to  the  highest  professional  ethics  and  enjoys  in  full  measure  the  confidence  and  respect  of 
his  professional  brethren  as  well  as  oi   the  general  public. 


MISS  ALICE  COPE. 


1  ndcr  the  able  directii I   the  county  superintendent   of  schools,   .Miss  Alice  Cope,  the 

educational  interests  oi  cia\   count}    have  been  well  provided  for  and  the  schools  have  made 

.mi   in  efficiency.     She  i-  a   native  of   Muscatine  c ty,   lows,  and  a  daughtei    oi 

Isaac   and    Elizabeth    (Lyons)    Cope,    who    were   born    respectively    iii    Ohio    and    Indiana.      The 

father  was  a   (, ker,  a  descendant  of  the  colonists  who  crossed  the  Atlantic-   with   William 

fenn   and     ettlcd    in   the   northern   part   oi    Delaware.     The   family   '-migrated   westward   and 

1   ■'■"'   Cope,    wl Iierited    the   pioneer   spirit    of   his    forbears,  came   to    Dakota   territory   in 

1870,  and  took  up  government  land  six  miles  east  of  Vermillion,  where  he  continued  to 
farm  for  several  years.  In  1874  he  was  elected  sheriff  oi  (  laj  county  and  so  satisfactorily 
discharged  the  duties  of  the  office  that  he  was  several  times  reelected,  serving  for  ten  terms 
"    two     -  ii  Hi    pa   sed  away   in   L893,  but  his  widow   survives  and  lives  in  \  ermillion 

with  her  daughter,  the  subject   of  this  review.     The  latter  has  three  brothers:    John   I-.,  who 

'    '  "I   man  and  resides  at    Deadw 1.  this  state;   Theron  I...  a   rancher  living  near  St. 

Ignatius,   Montana;   and  Charles  William,  a   resident   of  San  Jose,  California. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  309 

Mi."  (  ope  accompanied  her  parents  to  South  Dakota  in  1870  and  grew  up  under  the 
parental  roof.  Alter  completing  her  preparatory  education  in  the  public  and  high  schools 
she  entered  the  University  of  South  Dakota,  where  she  took  a  normal  course.  She  then 
began  teaching  and  followed  that  profession  for  ten  years  in  the  rural  schools  and  then 
for  a  similar  period  in  the  Vermillion  public  schools.  She  next  taught  school  in  Gayville, 
Yankton  county,  ami  in  the  fall  of  1910  was  elected  county  superintendent  of  schools  of 
Clay  county.  She  served  in  that  capacity  until  January  5,  1915,  and  proved  an  able  admin- 
istrator, maintaining  a  high  standard  in  the  schools  of  the  county.  She  did  much  to  deepen 
the  professional  spirit  aiming  the  teachers  and  secured  their  cooperation  and  that  of  the 
patrons  as  well.  She  planned  well  in  making  improvements  in  the  work  of  the  schools  and 
was  also  often  able  to  aid  teachers  in  solving  the  problems  that  confront  them  by  drawing 
upon  her  own  long  successful  experience  as  a  teacher.  She  was  elected  to  the  otlice  by  a 
large  majority.  She  is  a  republican  in  her  political  views  and  fraternally  is  connected  with 
the  Rebekahs  and  the  Ladies  of  the  Maccabees.  She  is  well  known  and  not  only  respected 
as  a  teacher  and  executive  of  ability,  but  also  well  liked  because  of  her  many  womanly 
qualities    of    character. 


JOHN  EISNACH. 


(in  tie'  roster  of  county  officials  in  Hamlin  county  appears  the  name  of  John  Eisnach, 
who  is  now  serving  on  the  board  of  commissioners.  The  county  on  the  whole  has  been 
signally  favored  with  the  class  of  men  who  have  occupied  its  offices — men  who  are  interested 
in  the  welfare  of  the  community  and  who  always  subordinate  personal  interest  to  public 
good.  Such  is  the  record  of  John  Eisnach,  who  in  addition  to  holding  public  office  is  a  black- 
smith aid  dealer  in  farm  implements  at  Estelline.  He  was  born  in  Washington  county, 
Ohio.  January  :.'.">.  1856,  and  in  the  paternal  line  comes  of  German  descent.  His  father, 
Phillip  Eisnach.  was  born  in  Saxony.  Germany,  and  served  as  a  soldier  in  the  German  army. 
.Viter  his  military  experience  was  over  he  came  to  the  United  States  and  for  a  brief  period 
was  a  resident  of  Pennsylvania,  in  which  state  he  met  and  married  Caroline  Wagner,  who 
was  there  lii. ill  ami  reared.  A  little  later  they  removed  westward  to  Washington  county, 
Ohio,  settling  on  a  farm,  and  as  the  years  went  by  Mr.  Eisnach  prospered  in  his  undertakings. 
He  had  built  his  second  home  upon  the  place  when  the  Civil  war  broke  out  and,  feeling  that 
his  first  duty  was  to  his  adopted  country,  he  enlisted  lor  active  service  in  the  Union  army 
and  was  killed  at  the  battle  of  Bull  Run.  His  widow  passed  away  about  two  years  ago  in 
West    Virginia. 

John  Eisnach  was  a  little  lad  of  but  six  summers,  when  his  father's  death  occurred. 
He  remained  upon  the  home  farm  with  his  mother  up  to  his  seventeenth  year,  at  which 
time  he  was  apprenticed  to  the  blacksmith's  trade  in  Lowell.  Ohio,  where  he  remained  as 
an  apprentice  for  two  and  a  half  years.  He  then  went  to  Wheeling,  West.  Virginia,  where 
lie  wnrked  in  the  mil. hi;  mills  for  three  months,  when  he  became  a  victim  of  the  western 
i. mi  and  took  a  boat  down  the  river  to  Cairo,  proceeding  from  that  point  up  the  Mississippi 
to  St.  Louis,  winking  on  the  boat  in  order  to  pay  Ins  passage.  When  he  reached  St.  Louis 
the  captain  expressed  a  wish  that  he  should  remain  as  a  member  of  the  crew,  but  this  did 
not  suit  his  plans  and  he.  left  the  boat  and  lor  a  short  time  winked  as  a  hanest  hand  in 
the  grain  fields  of  Illinois.  Subsequently  he  took  a  boat  up  the  river  to  Winona,  Minnesota, 
where  he  worked  in  the  wheat  fields  and  in  the  winter  seasons  was  employed  in  the  pineries, 
securing  work  at  his  trade.  He  spent  two  winters  in  the  pineries  and  his  employer,  being 
unable  to  pay  him  for  his  work,  gave  him  a  relinquishmenl  on  n  homestead  in  Hamlin  county. 
South  Dakota.  It  was  this  that  made  him  a  resident  of  the  state,  in  which  he  has  since 
been  deeplj    interested  and  which  has  found  in  him  a   valued  citizen. 

It  was  in  the  spiine  of  1879  that  Mr.  Eisnach  arrived  in  Dakota  territory,  making  his 
way  to  hi-  claim,  on  which  he  located,  there  residing  until  the  fall  of  1882,  when  the  town 
of  Estelline  was  laid  out.  He  then  took  up  hi-  abode  in  the  village,  built  a  little  blacksmith 
shop,  sixteen  bj  twenty  feet,  and  before  he  could  get  the  roof  on  he  was  forced  to  go  to 
work  because  o1  the  demand  for  services  in  his  line.  Tins  was  the  first  commercial  blacksmith 
shop  opened  in  Hamlin  county.     About    1890  he  began  in  a  small  way  to  deal  in  farm  imple- 


310  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

"<  hi  and  m  the  intervening  years  has  buill  up  one  of  the  largest  trades  in  that  line  in 
Hamlin  county.  He  ha-  carried  farm  machinery  of  excellent  makes,  has  been  thoroughly 
reliable  in  hi-  dealings  and  has  pul  forth  everj  possible  effort  to  accommodate  and  please  his 
patrons. 

In  L88-4  Mr.  Eisnach  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Marian  Dubois,  who  came  from 
Wisconsin,  her  native  state,  to  South  Dakota  in  the  same  spring  that  witnessed  the  arrival 
"i  Mr.  Eisnach.  Thej  became  the  parents  of  six  children,  five  of  whom  are  yet  living: 
I  i  in  i  I'.,  who  i-  employed  In  his  father;  Wallace  T.,  a  grain  buyer  of  Lothair.  Montana; 
Bessie,  the  wife  of  C.  A.  Docken,  a  merchant  of  Estelline;  and  Wdllard  and  Lucille,  who  are 
ye1    hi    home. 

Mr.  Eisnach  i-  an  earnest  believer  in  the  principles  and  platform  of  the  republican  party, 
and  served  as  a  member  of  the  first  town  board  after  the  incorporation  of  the  town  of 
Estelline.  Later  he  was  again  called  to  the  same  position  and  he  has  served  for  several 
years  as  a  member  of  the  school  board,  while  in  1911  he  was  elected  to  the  board  of  county 
commissioners  and  was  reelected  in  1914.  He  is  the  only  living  charter  member  of  Khurm 
Lodge,  Nil  96,  A.  I'.  &  A.  M.,  ami  he  belongs  to  Arlington  Giapter,  R.  A.  M.  Estelline  num- 
bers him  among   her  foremost  citizens  and  his  life  record  indicates  what  may  be  accomplished 

when  energj    I   determination   point  out  the  way.     lie  had  no  special   advantages  at  the 

outset  hi  In-  career  and,  in  fact,  his  youth  was  a  period  of  earnest  and  unremitting  toil,  but 
he  was  not  afraid  of  work  and  as  time  passed  on  his  industry  overcame  difficulties  and 
obstacles  ami  he  advanced  steadily  until  he  is  now  one  of  the  substantial  citizens  of  Hamlin 
county,  controlling  a  business  of  large  and  profitable  proportions  and  at  the  same  time 
figuring   prominently   in  control  of  public  affairs. 


JUDGE  JOHN    E.  ADAMS. 


Judge  John   E.   Adams  long  occupied  a  central  place  on  the  stage  of  public  activity   in 

Brown  county,  which  numbered  him  i ng   its  leading  and  valued  citizens,  for  he  rendered 

active  ant  in  many  public  movements  which  resulted  in  benefit  tu  the  entire  community.  He 
was  mayor  of  the  city  of  Aberdeen,  was  county  judge  and  was  also  receiver  of  the  United 
State-,  land  office.  His  splendid  service  in  these  offices  and  his  upright  conduct  in  every 
relation  ol  life  gained  for  him  the  confidence,  goodwill  and  high  regard  of  all  with  whom  he 
w  as  associated. 

His  birth  occurred  in   Patterson,  New  Jersey,  May   i::.  1857;  hi-  parent-  being  John  and 

Sarah  J.  Adams,  both  oi    wl were  of  Scotch-Irish  extraction.     In  his  child] d  days  his 

parent-  removed  to  Pennsylvania  and  it  was  there  thai  he  acquired  his  early  education  in 
the  public  schools,  later  supplementing  hi-  course  in  Allegheny  College  at  Meadville.  While 
there  he  took  up  the  study  of  law,  made  rapid  progress  in  Ins  studies  ami  was  admitted  to 
the  bar  of  the  state  in   1880.     Fur  two  years  thereafter  he  practice,!  law   in    Pennsylvania, 

but   iii  the  spring  of   L882  sought   tl pportunities  offered   in  the  west,  making  his  waj    to 

Iowa,  lie  first  settled  in  the  southwestern  pari  ui  the  Btate,  where  he  followed  the  practice 
of  law  until  the  >pring  of  L883,  when  he  removed  to  the  territory  ol    Dakota,  opening  a  law 

office   in   Columbia,  then   the  ci fy   seat,  of   Brown  nty.     His   professional   ability   soon 

gained  him  recognition  ami  won  for  him  a   liberal  ami  growing  practice. 

Moreover,  the  active  part  which  Judge  Adams  took  in  public  affairs  led  to  his  selection 
for  mayoralty  honors  in  1887  and  for  one  term  he  administered  the  affairs  of  that  .it  \  as 
it-  chief  executive.  Ilii  removed  to  Aberdeen  when  that  city  was  made  the  county  seat  of 
Brown  county  ami  became  as  prominent  in  that  community  a-  he  hail  been  in  Columbia. 
In  ls'.iu  he  was  elected  county  judge  ami  the  excellent   record  which  he  made  upon  the  bench 

led    to    his    reelection    lor    ;i    second    term.       He    \\:i-    also    judge    ol'    the    proliale    court,    for   eight 

years  and  in  1900  he  was  elected  mayor  of  Aberdeen,  gh to  the  city  a  businesslike  admin- 
istration, characterized   by   many   n led  reforms  and   improvements.     In    1905  he  was  made 

receiver  "i    tin-    l  nited   States   land   office   in    Aberdeen  and  served   with   satisfaction   to  the 

government,   to  the  patrons  of  the  office  ami  to  :ill   ,• ier I   until   tl nice  was  re veil 

to  Timber   Lake  in    1911.     With   many   movements   for  the  upbuilding   ami   improvement  of 


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Aberdeen  be  was  closely  associated,  and  his  counsel  and  cooperation  were  greatly  valued  in 
such  connections. 

Judge  Adams  was  married  August  12,  1888,  to  Hiss  Martha  E.  Wilkinson,  a  native  of 
Kankakee,  Illinois,  born  April  15,  1867,  her  parents  being  William  II.  and  Mary  Wilkinson. 
Judge  and  Mrs.  Adams  became  the  parents  of  six  children,  all  but  one  of  whom  survive, 
namely:  Maple  F.;  Merle  E.;  Constance  M.;  Bessie  M.,  who  died  at  the  age  of  three  years; 
Mildred  and  Doris  L. 

The  family  circle  was  again  broken  by  the  hand  of  death  when,  on  the  18th  of  May,  1912, 
Judge  Adams  was  called  from  this  life.  All  who  knew  him  deeply  regretted  his  loss,  for  he 
had  made  for  himself  an  honorable  place  in  the  community  and  his  name  was  one  which 
commanded  respect  and  confidence.  He  was  one  of  the  prominent  Masons  of  South  Dakota, 
having  attained  the  thirty-third  degree,  conferred  only  in  recognition  of  high  standing  and 
of  valued  service  rendered  to  the  order.  He  likewise  held  membership  with  the  Knights  of 
the  Maccabees,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen. 
His  political  allegiance  was  given  the  republican  party  and  he  always  studied  closely  the 
problems  and  cpicstions  of  the  day,  giving  thereto  careful  consideration  and  ever  supporting 
the  measures  ami  movements  which  he  deemed  of  greatest  value  to  the  community.  Of  the 
Protestant  Episcopal  faith,  he  belonged  to  St.  Mark's  church,  contributed  generously  to  its 
support  and  aided  in  its  work.     Of  him  it  might  well  be  said: 

"His  life  was  gentle  and  the  elements 
So  mixed  in  him  that  Nature  might   stand  up 
And  say  to  all  the  world  'This  was  a  man.' " 


EDMUND  A.   BRUCE. 


Edmund  A.  Bruce,  an  active  figure  in  real-estate  circles  in  Yankton,  hugely  confining 
his  attention  to  farm  lands,  was  born  in  Keokuk,  Iowa,  July  15,  1865.  His  father,  James  E. 
Bruce,  was  a  native  of  Charleston,  South  (  arolina,  and  after  living  for  some  years  in 
Iowa  removed  to  Yankton  in  1878.  Here  he  established  a  dry-goods  business,  in  which  he 
remained  for  about  twenty  years,  being  numbered  among  the  enterprising  ami  successful 
merchants  of  the  city.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  removed'  to  Portland,  Oregon, 
where  he  passed  away  in  1912,  at  the  very  venerable  age  of  ninety-two  years.  His  wife, 
who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Antoinette  La  Favre,  was  a  native  of  St.  Louis  and  a 
descendant  of  one  of  the  old  French  families  of  that  city.  She'  survives  and  still  makes 
Iter  home  in  Portland.  Oregon.  Their  children  are:  Nellie:  Wallace  J.;  Annette  V.; 
Edmund  A.,  of  this  review;  William  L. ;  Conine,  who  married  Morris  C.  Wells,  of  Portland, 
Oregon;  James  E.,  of  Boise  City,  Idaho;  Madeline;  Louis  1'.,  who  lives  in  Portland;  Marie, 
also  a  resident   of   that   city,    and  Louise. 

In  the  public  schools  of  Yankton  Edmund  A.  Bruce  acquired  his  early  education  and 
afterward  attended  Yankton  College,  being  one  of  its  first  students.  When  his  college 
.lays  were  over  lie  tinned  his  attention  to  the  real-estate  and  loan  business,  in  which  he 
lias  since  continued.  He  has  always  made  a  specialty  of  handling  farm  properties  and  is 
still  largely  interested  along  that  line,  handling  only  Dakota  lands.  He  possesses  a  com- 
prehensive knowledge  of  realty  values,  knows  the  property  that  is  upon  the  market  and  has 
so  wisely  and  energetically  directed  his  efforts  that  substantial  and  gratifying  results 
have  accrued.  Moreover,  he  was  one  of  the  promoters  of  the  long  distance  telephone 
company,   an    independent    corporation,   of    which    he    is   serving   as   the   president. 

On  the  36th  of  June,  l'.inl.  Mr.  Bruce  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ethel  C.  Wash- 
burn, and  they  have  two  children,  Edmund  L.  ami  Janet,  aged  respectively  nine  and  four 
years.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Catholic  church  ami  he  is  interested  in  various 
charities,  possessing  a  benevolent  spirit  that  prompts  him  to  extend  a  helping  hand  on 
many  occasions,  lb-  votes  with  the  democratic  party,  but  has  never  been  a  candidate  for 
any  office.  He  belongs  to  the  Commercial  Club  and  eooperatts  heartily  in  its  various  move- 
ments for  the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  the  city  along  business  lines  ami  in  the  field  of 
improvement.     Close   application   to   business   and   faith   in   the   future   of   this   country 


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314  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

have  been  salient  factors  in  winning  him  success  in  the  real-estate  field.  He  knows  that 
South  Dakota  has  been  richly  endowed  bj  nature  and  that  its  broad  prairies  must  ultimately 
become  thickly  settled.  Ee  has,  therefore,  been  a  factor  in  promoting  iis  growth  through 
Ins  real-estate  operations  and  in  the  conduct  of  his  business  has  won  a  well  merited  repu- 
tation   for   enterprise   and   reliability. 


J.  F.  TURNER,   M.   I). 


Dr.  J,  F.  Turner,  who  is  a  prominent  and  well  known  physician  and  surgeon  in 
Canton,  South  Dakota,  was  born  in  Butler  county,  Pennsylvania,  on  the  Kith  of  October, 
L866,  liis  parents  being  George  B.  and  Sarah  \V.  Turner,  who  spent  their  entire  lives  in 
that  county.  The  father  followed  farming  in  early  manhood  but  during  the  last  decade 
of  his  life  resided  in  West  Sunbury,  Butler  rounty,  where  he  was  variously  engaged. 
He  »as  one  ol  the  well  known  citizens  oi  his  sort  ion  and  served  for  several  years  as  justice 
of    the    peace    at    West    Sunbury. 

.1.  F.  Turner  acquired  his  education  in  the  West  Sunbury  Academy  and  subsequently 
prepared  for  the  practice  of  his  chosen  profession  as  a  student  in  the  Baltimore  .Medical 
College,  from  which  institution  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1893.  He  then  took 
a  civil  service  examination  in  Washington,  D.  < '.,  and  spent  about  seventeen  years  in 
liedd  service  under  the  government,  his  work  being  in  the  Indian  department.  For  seven 
years  prior  to  his  resignation  in  L909  he  acted  as  physician  and  assistant  superintendent 
id'  the  Asylum  to]  Insane  Indians  at  Canton,  South  Dakota.  In  1909  he  tendered  his 
resignation    and    entered    into    private    practice    at   Canton,    where   he   has   remained   to   the 

present,  ti ,  and  the  success  and   reputation   which   he  now  enjoys   have  come   in   recognition 

of   his  ability    to  COpe   with   the    intricate   problems   testing    the    powers   of  the   physician. 

In  .lime.   L902,  Dr.  Turner  was  united   in   marriage  to  Miss  Anna  Chambers,  of  Toledo, 

Oregon,  in  which  state  he  was  stationed   for  al I  three  years,     lie  i-  identified   fraternally 

with  the  following  organizations:  Silver  Star  Lodge,  No.  t.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Siroc  Chapter, 
No.  i.  I.'.  A.  M.:  ami  siou\  Kails  Lodge,  No.  362,  Ik  I',  i  >.  E.  He  is  also  a  valued  member 
of  tin'  Canton  Commercial  (bib  and  is  held  in  high  esteem  by  those  with  whom  he  comes 
in  contact  in  the  varied  relations  of  life.  In  matters  of  citizenship  he  is  progressive,  de- 
siring the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  the  community  to  the  extent  not  only  of  indorsing 
beneficial   public  measures  but   also  of  cooperating    m   all   movements   for  the  general  good. 


HERBERT   A.   P  \i:k 


The  business  interests  of  Watertown  have  a  worthy  representative  in  Herbert  A. 
Park,  president  of  the  firm  of  Park  &  Grant,  wholesale  grocers.  lb-  was  bom  in  lied 
Wing,  Minnesota,  on  the  :_>  I  st  of  November,  L874,  and  is  a  son  of  the  late  Hiram  A.  Dark, 
who  was  long  prominently  identified  with  business  affairs  in  Watertown.  He  was  a  whole- 
Mi    g i    in    Red   Wing  and   on    removing   to   Watertown    in    1886,  established   a    business 

of    the    same   character   there.      He    brought    Ins    Family    to    Watertown    in    1881    and    then' 

our   subject    passed   the   days   of   his   boyl I    and    youth,   acquiring    his    literarj    education 

in    the    public   ami    high    schools   of    Watertown.      At    the   early    age    of   eighteen    years    he 

I ame   identified   with   his  father's  business  as  clerk    in   the  store  and   iii    1906  acquired  an 

interest    in    the   establisl ait.    becoming    a    member   of    its    board    of    directors.      After    the 

death  of  hi.  father  he  was  elected  to  the  presidency  ol  the  company,  in  which  official 
capacity  he  ha-  since  served.     It  is  one  of  the  leading  business  houses  of  the  city  and  enjoys 

:in  extensive  trade.     Mr.   Park  is  also  oi f  the  four  proprietors  of  the  Watertown  Das  & 

Light    Company    and    is    a    director   of    the    same. 

(in  the  Mli  of  September,  1911,  Mr.  Park  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ethel 
Phillips,    of     Watertown.    a     daughter    of     Frank     Phillips,    who    is    now    a     resident     of    The 

Dalles,    (lie' ,    l.ul     al     .me    time    occupied    a     very     prominent     position     in     South     Dakota 

polil  ica. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  315 

Mr.  and  Mis.  Park  hold  membership  in  the  Episcopal  church  and  he  is  also  identified 
with  the  Watertown  Country  Club,  the  Watertown  Commercial  Club  and  Watertown 
Lodge.  No.  838,  B.  P.  O.  E.  The  democratic  party  finds  in  him  a  stanch  supporter  of 
its  principles,  but  be  has  never  taken  an  active  part  in  politics  aside  from  voting,  pre- 
ferring  to  give  his  undivided  attention  to  his  business  interests,  which  are  most  ably  ami 
conscientiously  managed.  He  is  a  man  of  good  executive  ability,  is  progressive  and 
conservative    and    lias   already   attained   an    enviable   position    in    business   circles. 


DOWNER  TENNY  BRAMBLE. 

hi  every  community  there  are  men  who  can  rightfully  be  termed  the  leaders  in  business 
in  tlie  sections  in  which  they  reside  and  to  whose  efforts  the  material  advancement  and  pros- 
perity of  the  district  can  be  attributed;  but  there  are  few  men  who  can  be  rightfully  called 
the  upbuilders  of  a  great  commonwealth.  The  press  of  South  Dakota,  however,  unite  in 
saying  that  but  one  or  two  other  men  did  as  much  for  Dakota  in  its  territorial  days  as  did 
Downer  Tenny  Bramble.  He  indeed  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  and  ability  for 
good  upon  the  history  of  the  state  and  no  work  of  this  character  would  be  complete  without 
extended  reference  to  him. 

Mr.  Bramble  was  born  in  Hartland,  Vermont,  February  2S,  1832,  a  son  of  Charles  Francis 
and  Matilda  i.Iackman)  Bramble.  He  attended  school  in  his  native  village  and  when  but 
sixteen  years  of  age  left  the  home  farm,  going  to  Nashville,  Tennessee,  where  he  clerked 
in  a  diug  store  owned  by  his  two  elder  brothers,  Oilman  and  George  Francis  Bramble.  At 
11  later  date  he  went  to  New  Orleans  in  the  employ  of  the  same  brothers  and  after  clerking  in 
the  drug  store  he  turned  his  attention  to  general  merchandising,  trading  from  a  wagon  with 
the  Yankton  Indians.  It  was  in  the  year  1856  that  he  arrived  in  the  northwest,  when  thi- 
\,i-t  stretch  oi  territory  was  largely  uninhabited  save  by  the  red  men.  He  located  at  Ponca. 
Nebraska,  on  tin'  Missouri  river,  but  in  1S59  removed  to  Yankton,  South  Dakota.  About 
1862  In-  built  a  small  store  building,  hauling  the  lumber  from  Sioux  City,  but  the  roads 
were  in  such  condition  that  he  could  bring  only  a  small  amount  at  one  time.  He  also  hauled 
the  stock  nf  guilds,  which  he  sold  to  the  Indians  or  traded  to  them  in  Yankton.  His  business 
career  was  marked  by  struggle  yet  also  by  steady  advance,  and  at  all  times,  whether  dealing 
with  the  representatives  of  the  red  race  or  the  white,  he  was  thoroughly  honorable,  reliable 
and  upright.  For  twenty-five  years  his  name  stood  at  the  head  of  the  firm  of  Bramble. 
Miner  &  Company  nf  Yankton  and  was  known  throughout  the  territory.  As  the  years  went 
:  there  u;i,  a  great  change  in  the  character  of  his  patrons  as  the  district  became  more  and 
more  thickly  settled  with  a  population  from  the  east.  His  business  affairs  were  carefully 
conducted  and  in  time  prosperity  came  to  reward  his  labors. 

As  the  country  became  settled  and  there  was  opportunity  for  the  establishment  of  other 
business  interests,  Mr.  Bramble  became  a  prominent  factor  in  promoting  the  material 
development  nf  city  and  county  and  in  laying  broad  and  deep  the  foundation  upon  which 
has  been  buiH  flu'  present  progress  and  prosperity  of  the  state.  He  became  a  stockholder 
in  the  First  National  Bank  of  Yankton,  was  president  of  the  Excelsior  Mill  Company  and 
In  !d  tlie  ferry  franchise  permitting  the  operation  of  a  ferry  from  Yankton  to  the  Nebraska 
side  of  the  Missouri  river.  He  also  organized,  stocked  and  operated  a  freight  line  from 
Yankton  through  to  all  available  points  in  the  Black  Hills  the  year  following  the  massacre 
..I  General  Custer  and  his  troops.  Four  years  afterward  lie  opened  another  freighting  line 
from  eastern  points  through  to  Boise  '  ity  and  other  points  in  Idaho  and  Montana.  He  was 
prominent  in  the  work  for  the  building  of  the  Dakota  Southern  Railroad  from  Sioux  City  to 
Yankton,     lb-  seemed  to  readily  recognize  every  possibility  and  took  advantage  of  it  and  bis 

i-  wen  of  a  character  that  ever  contributed  largely  to  tin-  upbuilding  ami  development 
of  tin'  state. 

Mr.  Bramble  was  a  member  of  the  first  military  organization  formed  for  defense  against 
tin'  Indians  al  Yankton  in  1862,  ami  served  until  the  need  for  defense  was  over  ami  the 
eompany,  under  Captain  Tripp,  was  honorably  discharged  and  disbanded.     Mr.  Bramble  was 

ally    well    known    in    political    circle-.     Thnuujlioiit    his    entire   life    he   gave    unfaltei 
allegiance  to  the  democratic  party  and  always  worked  faithfully  for  the   furtherance  of  all 


316  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

tl1"'  democratic  principles,  feeling  that   in  the  party  platform  were  Found  the  best  elements 

1,1    g I  government.     In    1861    lie   became  a  member  of  the  council  of  the  first   territorial 

legislature,  3erved  as  a  member  ol  the  council  of  the  second  legislature  in  1863,  was  a  mem- 
1,11  oi  the  turn  •  oi  the  sixth  legislature  in  1866  and  a  member  of  the  council  of  the  tenth 
li  gislal ure    in    is;;;. 

On  the   i.uh  oi  January,   L865,  ai    Yankton,  Mr.  Bramble  was  married  to   Miss  Virginia 

L.  Vanderhule,  the-  sec I  daughter  ol  Jesse  I)    and  Hannah  Woodward   (Wicks)   Vanderhule. 

The  family  ol  Jesse  D.  Vanderhule  found  a  home  at  Yankton  in  the  early  '(jus  and  he  was 
the  first  proprietor  oi  an  exclusive  drug  store  in  the  territory.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bramble 
were  born  two  sons:  Ilanx  Jesse,  who  passed  away  and  was  laid  to  rest  in  the  Fort  William 
Mi  kml,  v  ci  metery  near  Manila,  Philippine  Islands;  and  Frank  Litchfield  Bramble,  now  living 
in  Watertown. 

Mr.  Bramble  became  a  member  of  the  Masonic  fraternity  in  early  life,  was  one  of  the 
nine  original  organizers  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  l,  at  Yankton,  in  1863,  and  was  master  of 
that  lodge  in  1867.  He  held  membership  in  the  Episcopal  church  and  guided  his  life  by  its 
teachings.  It  would  be  impossible  to  overestimate  the  worth  of  his  work.  He  was  among 
those  who  blazed  out  the  paths  thai  others  have  since  trod  in  the  settlement  of  the  territory 
and  in  the  development  of  the  state  and  his  name  will  ever  deserve  to  be  honored  as  that 
oi    niie   ol    (lie   empire   builders   in   .South   Dakota. 


WILLIAM  J.  MrMAKIN. 


In  the  industrial  world  William  .1.  McMakin  occupies  the  position  of  engineer  of  the 
Homestake  Mining  Company  and  in  Masonic  circles  he  is  widely  known,  having  held  many 
importani  state  offices  in  that  order,  lie  is  efficient  and  capable,  and  also  popular  personally, 
ins  affability  making  him  well  liked  wherever  known.  He  was  bom  near  Henry,  Marshall 
county,  Illinois,  March  LID,  1856,  a  son  of  William  P.  and  Angelina  (Bradford)  McMakin.  His 
father  was  born  in  Virginia,  whence  he  removed  to  Kentucky,  and  in  early  life  was  a  river 
man.  lie  subsequently  went  to  Illinois  and  located  in  Marshall  county,  where  he  tanned 
until  his  death,  which  occurred  aboui  lsii:.>.  His  wife,  who  was  a  native  of  Indiana,  passed 
aw  ay   1  lie   \  ear   follovi  ing. 

\\  illiam  .1.  .McMakin  was  left  an  orphan  at  an  early  age  and  was  cared  for  by  an  aunt 
and  uncle,  who  became  his  guardians.  For  a  short  time  he  attended  school  in  Illinois  and 
then  accompanied  his  guardians  to  St.  James,  Minnesota,  in  Isiis.  II,.  continued  his  education 
in    the    country    schools   there    until    1ST!    and    then    went    to    .Minneapolis,    where    he    secured 

employ nt    in   the   flouring   mills,      lie   later  worked    for  the  Chicago.   .Milwaukee   &    St.  Paul 

Railroad  and  in  1877  removed  to  the  Black  Hills,  where  he  followed  placer  mining  lor  a  time, 
lie  later  became  amalgamator  In  the  quartz  mills  and  on  the  1st  of  April,  1878,  entered  the 
employ  oi  the  Eomestake  Mining  Company.  After  some  time  he  was  promoted  to  the 
position  of  stationary  engineer  in  the  mills  and  on  the  1st  of  January,  1910,  became  engineer 
in  the  high  pressure  air  compressor  of  the  Ellison  mine  of  Hie  Homestake  Mining  Company. 
He  is  at  present  acting  in  this  capacity  and  his  knowledge  of  the  weak  involved  and  his 
fidelity  to  Hie  interests  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Company  make  him  one  of  that  company's 
trusted  ervants  and  his  efficiency  is  recognized  by  all  who  are  familiar  with  his  record,  lb' 
is  interested  financially  in   various  mining  projects  and  companies,  and  his  investments  are 

proving    very   profitable.     The   II stake  Veterans  Association   was  organized   in    1906  and 

is  composed  of  men  who  have  been  twenty  one  years  ill  the  service  of  the  company.  Mr. 
McMakin  i-  vice  president  of  the  association,  which  indicates  his  high  standing  among  those 
with   whom   his   work   brings  him   in  contact. 

i  >n  Christmo  day,  L890,  Mr.  McMakin  was  married  to  Miss  Elizabeth  C.  Ryan,  a  native 
of  Littleton,  Massachusetts,  ami  they  have  become  the  parents  of  lour  children,  of  whom  three 
survive,  Merva  J.,  Catherine  V.  and  Angeline  May. 

Mi.  McMakin  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  supports  the  candidates  and  measures  of 
thai  party  at  i  he  polls,  in  June,  L882,  he  became  a  member  of  Central  City  Lodge,  No.  22, 
A.  I-.  .V  A.  M.,  and  is  still  identified  therewith,  having  held  all  of  the  chairs  in  the  lodge.  He 
is    al-o    a    member    Ol    Colden    Cate    Chapter,    No.    72,    0.    E.    S.,   and    belongs    to    the    Masonic 


WILLIAM   .1.   M<  MAKIN 


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Veterans  Association.  He  holds  membership  in  Dakota  Chapter,  No.  3,  R.  A.  M.,  and  from 
L888  to  1891  inclusive  was  high  priest  thereof.  In  188U  he  was  grand  king  of  the  Grand 
Chapter  of  the  Royal  Arch  Masons  of  South  Dakota.  In  ls'jo  he  was  deputy  grand  high 
priest  and  in  1891  was  made  grand  high  priest.  Since  1889  lie  has  been  a  member  of  the 
high  priesthood.  He  is  also  identified  with  Black  Hills  Council,  No.  3,  R.  &  S.  M.,  and  in 
1912  and  again  in  1913  served  as  thrice  illustrious  master.  He  has  held  all  or'  the  offices  in 
Dakota  Commandery,  Xo.  1,  K.  T.,  and  also  in  the  Grand  Commandery.    lie  is  also  a  member 

of  Black  Hills  Consistory,  No.  3,  of  Deadw 1.  in  which  he  has  held  several  important  offices, 

and  of  El  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  U.  X.  M.  S.,  of  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota.  He  is  a  charter 
member  of  Naja  Temple  of  Deadwood  and  was  its  illustrious  potentate  in  the  years  L892, 
1893  and  1894.  In  1908  he  was  appointed  grand  pursuivant  in  the  Grand  Lodge  •  •!  South 
Dakota,  in  1909  was  made  junior  grand  warden,  in  1910  senior  grand  warden,  in  19]  1  deput) 
grand  master,  and  was  grand  master  from  June.  1912,  to  June.  1913.  As  might  be  inferred 
from  the  many  honors  that  have  come  to  him,  his  character  is  one  of  undoubted  integrity 
and   sterling   worth,  his  personality   is   pleasing,  and  his    friendliness   is   contagious. 


EDGAR  II.  HALL. 


Edgar  M.  Hall,  who  has  resided  in  South  Dakota  continuously  for  the  past  twenty-six 
years,  was  elected  mayor  of  Aberdeen  in  May,  1911.  and  lias  ably  served  in  that  important 
..Hi,,,    to    tin'    present    time.      His    birth    occurred     in    Sparta,    Wisconsin,    on    the    10th    of 

February,   lsiis,  his  parents  being  (i -ge   B.  and  Hattie  M.    I.Morrison)   Hall.     He  attended 

the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and  subsequently  worked  at  the 
barber's  trade  lor  a  period  of  twenty  years.  Ill  1887  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating 
first  in  Watertown,  while  on  the  1st  of  August  of  that  year  he  took  up  his  abode  in 
Aberdeen.  In  L906  he  purchased  a  farm,  the  operation  of  which  claimed  his  time  and 
energies  for  a  period  of  three  years.  Mr.  Hall  was  elected  alderman  on  the  republican 
ticket  in  L905  and  in  May,  1011.  was  made  mayor  of  Aberdeen,  being  the  first  executive 
chosen  under  the  commission  form  of  government.  He  has  given  the  city  a  progressive 
and  businesslike  administration,  instituting  many  measures  of  reform  and  improvement 
which    have    promoted   its   welfare   along   various    lines. 

In  November,  1890,  Mr.  Hall  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Belle  B.  Bailey,  of 
Watertown,  South  Dakota,  by  whom  he  has  one  son.  In  Masonry,  he  has  attained  the 
thirty-second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Kite  and  also  belongs  to  the  Mystic  Shrine,  while  his 
other  fraternal  connections  are  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the 
Knights  of  Pythias.  Mis  genuine  worth  and  his  devotion  to  all  that  is  right,  just  and 
elevating,   make   him   a    man   whom   to   know   is  to   respect   and  honor. 


SAMUEL  SPRECHER,  M.  D. 


Dr.  Samuel  Sprecher,  who  has  been  actively  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  at 
Tripp  since  1903,  i-  the  pioneer  physician  of  his  locality.  His  birth  occurred  in  Russia  on 
the  7th  of  November,  1866,  his  parents  being  Christian  and  Justina  Sprecher,  both  of  whom 
are  deceased.  They  emigrated  to  the  United  States,  and  in  1877  came  to  South  Dakota, 
taking  up  their  abode  on  a  homestead  claim  in  Hutchinson  county.  Throughout  his  active 
business  career  the  lather  devoted  his  attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits. 

Samuel  Sprecher,  who  was  eleven  years  of  age  when  he  came  to  this  state  with  his 
parents,  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  district  schools  and  subsequently  attended  the 
Dakota  Wesleyan  University  at  Mitchell.  Having  deterimned  upon  the  practice  of  medicine 
as  a  life  work,  he  entered  the  College  of  Physicians  &  Surgeons  at  Chicago  and  later  matricu- 
lated in  the  Illinois  Medical  College  of  that  city,  being  graduated  from  the  latter  institution 
in  1902.  He  first  opened  an  office  at  Eureka.  MePherson  county,  South  Dakota,  and  in  1903 
located  in  Tripp,  where  he  has  since  remained,  a  gratifying  and  constantly  growing  practice 
being  accorded  him  as  his  skill  and  ability  have  become  more  widely  recognized.     He  keeps 


320  IIISTi  )RY  I  IF  Si  lUTH   DAKOTA 

abreast  with  the  progress  of  the  professiou  by  post-graduate  work  each  year  and  is  also 
a  member  of  the  Mitchell  District  Medical  Society,  the  South  Dakota  State  Medical  Society 
and   tin-   American    Medical    Association. 

Dr.  Sprecher  has  been  married  twice,  first  wedding  Miss  Wilhelmina  Isaak,  who  died  in 
L899,  leaving  four  children,  namely:  Edward,  Adolph,  Helena  and  Arthur.  Lor  bis  second 
wife  In1  chose  Miss  Christina  Werre,  a  daughter  of  Joseph  Werre  and  a  representative  of  an 
honored  pioneer  family  oi  this  state.  By  this  union  there  have  been  born  two  sons,  Oscar 
and    Herman. 

In  politics  Dr.  Sprecher  is  a  stanch  republican,  while  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the 
German  Lutheran  church.  Motoring  affords  him  both  recreation  and  pleasure,  but  Ids  leisure 
hours  are  few,  for  the  demands  made  upon  liini  in  a  professional  capacity  are  numerous. 
lb-  came  to  South  Dakota  nearly  four  decades  a^n  and  ha-  since  been  an  interested  witness 
..I  its  development  as  well  as  an  active  participant  in  the  work  of  progress  and  upbuilding. 


HON.  WILLIAM  HENRY  McVAY. 

Hon.    William    Henry    McVay    devoted    In-    life    to    the    banking    business    and    became 

recognized   as   one   of   the   foremost    financiers   of   South    Dakota.      He    was    for    n \    years 

actively  identified  with  the  management  and  conduct  of  the  First  National  Bank  ol  Yankton 
and  »;is  its  president  at  the  time  of  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1907.  Ilis  life  was  one 
mi   intense  and  well  directed  activity,  resulting  in  the  attainment  of  most   honorable  success. 

Mr.  McVay  was  born  November  2,  L839,  in  Allegheny  City,  Pennsylvania,  a  son  of 
•  lame-  Taylor  and  Catherine  (Bidwell)  McVay.  The  father  was  born  in  the  vicinity  of 
Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania,  and  resided  there  throughout  Ids  lifetime,  being  engaged  in 
tin-  wholesale  grocery  business.  His  wife  was  a  native  of  Connecticut  and  during  her 
childhood  went  with  her  parents  to  Ohio.  By  her  marriage  she  became  the  mother  of  seven 
children,  including  William  Henry  McVay,  who  was  but  three  years  of  age  at  the  time 
of    Ins   parent-'   death    in    1842.     He   was   reared   by    his   maternal  grandparents   on   a    farm 

near   Warren,  Ohio,  and   was  educated   in  the  district    sel Is  and   in   the  public  schools  of 

Warren.     After   putting   aside   his   text-1 ks   he   entered   the   employ   of   his   uncle.  John   C. 

Bidwell,  who  operated  the  Pittsburgh  Plow  Works,  and  with  him  rem. lined  until  the  time 
of  his  removal  to  South  Dakota,  then  Dakota  territory,  in  tin-  year  1876.  lie  made  his 
way   to   Yankton.     In   tins  connection   one   of   the   local    papers   said: 

"Lor  a  number  of  years  Pittsburgh  and  Yankton  were  more  closely  related  in  a 
business  way  than  they  have  been  for  many  year-  past.  Before  tin-  advent  of  railways 
steamboat  lines  connected  all  then  Missouri  points  with  Pennsylvania's  marvelous  manu- 
facturing 'nit.  i  and  steamers  leaving  Pittsburgh  were  freighted  with  glassware  ami  iron 
goods  tor  YaiikLni.  Through  (hi-  medium  no  doubt  Mr.  McVay  had  formed  a  favorable 
opinion  of  the  then  capital  of  Dakota,  and  he  concluded  to  sever  Ids  connection  with  the 
overcrowded  east  and  identify  himself  with  the  young  and  rapidly  growing  west.  He  came 
to  Vankton  during  one  of  its  prosperous  hey-days,  and  entered  actively  into  the  Inisiness 
circle  of  the  city  and  surrounding  country,  through  his  position  as  cashier  of  the  new 
■  onal  Lank,  of  which  his  brother  was  president.  1'ankton  was  an  important 
steamboat  point  at  thai  time  ami  the  First  National  was  promoting  the  river  business. 
The   city    was   a    busy   one   and   the   hank's   all. hi-    were   active   and    prosperous.     Tlie   new 

cashier   very   - grew   into   the   confidence  and   est i    the   business    interests   hen-   by 

tl sercise  ot   those  qualities  of  education  and  temperament    winch  have  since  characterized 

his  social  and  business  intercourse  with  his  fellow  citizens.  He  not  only  became  popular 
but  retained  during  his  busy  life,  the  implicit  confidence  and  earnest  esteem  of  all  who 
knew   him 

i  in    the    18th   of   October,    1860,  at    Warren.  Ohio,   Mr.    McVay    was   united   in   marriage 

t..   Mi  a   Rebecca    Rut: daughter  of   Henry  ami   Man    (Guy)    Rutan,  of  that   place.     The 

children   ol    tin-    marriage   are:     Mary    Rutan,   the   wife   of   George    Wilson:    William    Henry. 

id  married  Alice  .lone-:   Chester   Bidwell,  who  married  Jennie  Gamble;    Howard  Guy;   and 

Katherine   Bidwell.     Hi-  interests  centered  in  his  family  and  the  greatest  pleasure  which  he 


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derived  from  his  success  was  that  it  enabled  him  to  provide  liberally  for  his  wife  and 
children. 

In  politics  Mr.  McVay  was  a  republican,  but  was  never  a  politician  in  the  sense  of 
office  seeking.  Again  we  quote  from  the  Press  and  Dakotan,  which  said:  "It  was  Governor 
Howard  who  discerned  in  Mr.  McVay  the  man  to  extricate  the  finances  of  the  Territory 
from  an  embarassing  condition  and  who  in  1879  appointed  him  treasurer  of  the  Terri- 
tory. He  made  no  mistake.  There  was  improvement  in  the  credit  of  the  Territory  from 
almcst  the  beginning  of  Mr.  McVay's  administration,  soon  the  warrants  of  the  Territory 
were  as  good  as  cash  and  there  were  none  on  the  market.  Improvement  continued  until 
thr  credit  of  the  Territory  was  restored  and  on  a  substantial  basis  and  when  Governor 
Ordway  succeeded  Howard,  fortunately  lie  made  no  change.  Mr.  McVay  held  the  office 
almost  seven  years,  and  when  he  finally  relinquished  it  the  treasury  was  well  equipped 
with  a  handsome  balance  in  favor  of  the  Territory.  Mr.  McVay.  while  he  was  a  lifelong 
republican,  was  never  an  office  seeker.  During  Governor  Pierce"s  administration  In'  accepted 
the  position  of  railroad  commissioner  fur  this  portion  of  the  Territory,  and  made  an  excellent 
official,  but  aside  from  that  and  the  treasurership,  he  held  no  public  position." 

It  was  upon  the  removal  of  the  capital  from  Yankton  that  Mr.  McVay  resigned  his 
position  as  treasurer,  not  wishing  to  leave  the  city  in  which  lie  had  so  long  made  his  home. 
He  was  associated  with  the  Congregational  church  at  Yankton  and  was  thoroughly  allied  to 
all  the  interests  and  opportunities  of  the  city.  Aside  from  the  offices  lie  held,  his  entire 
time  was  given  to  his  duties  in  the  bank  and  while  cashier  in  name,  he  was  virtually  head 
of  the  institution  long  before  he  was  elected  to  the  presidency.  The  First  National  of 
Yankton  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  soundest  and  most  ably  conducted  of  the  financial 
institutions  of  the  state,  a  result  achieved  largely  through  the  efforts  of  Mr.  McVay,  a 
man  highly  esteemed  for  his  assiduous  attention  to  duty  and  the  probity  of  his  business 
career.  His  position  not  only  in  business,  but  also  in  social,  educational  and  church 
circles   is   one   hard   to   till.     He   stood   at   all   times    for   advancement    and   improvement    and 

i perated   most    heartily  in  movements  for  the  general  g 1.     lie  was   farsighted  and  ever 

lookeel  beyond  the  exigencies  of  the  moment  to  the  opportunities  of  the  future.  He  was 
a   -Mason   ami   in   his  life   exemplified   the  beneficent  spirit   of  the   craft,   which  recognizes   the 

brotherh 1    of    mankind    and    the    obligations   of    the    individual    to    his    fellows.      He    had 

attractive  social  characteristics  as  well  as  splendid  business  qualifications;  true  worth 
always  won  his  high  regard  ami  he  held  friendship  inviolable.  His  life  was  strong  and 
purposeful  and  exerted  a  beneficent  influence  upon  the  community  in  which  he  lived. 


P.    S.    KMKIIOX. 


p.  s,  Gordon,  the  president  of  the  Home  National  Bank  of  Dell  Rapids,  which  he 
assisted  iii  organizing  in  the  spring  of  1910  and  of  which  institution  he  has  been  at  the 
head  since  January.  1912,  has  for  about  three  decades  been  a  dominant  factor  in  the 
Inline--   and    financial   circles   of   Minnehaha    county.      His    birth    occurred    in    Lisbon,    New 

Hampshire,  on  the  22d  of  March,  1852,  his  parents  being  G ge  W.  and  Elvira  P.   (Hodge) 

i [on,  who  came  ol   Scotch  ancestry  anil  spent   their  .utile  lives  in  the  Granite  state.     Both 

the  Gordons  ami  Sodges  represented  old  New  England  families.  George  W.  Cordon  was 
considered    one   of   the   wealthy   and    influential    agi  iciilturi-ts    ,,t    his    section. 

P.  S.  Gordon  was  reared  at  home  and  in  tin-  acquirement  of  an  education  attended 
the  Lisbon  public  schools.  When  a  young  man  of  twenty  he  left  the  parental  roof  and 
started  out  independently,  spending  a  number  of  years  in  journeying  over  the  United 
States  and  covering  about  forty  states  in  his  travels.  In  L879  he  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Mis,  Flora  E.  Wells,  of  Lisbon.  New  Hampshire,  an  old  schoolmate  and  sweetheart, 
for  whom  he  returned  to  the  place  of  his  nativity.  He  remained  in  New  Hampshire  for 
about  live  years  after  his  marriage  and  in  18s.",  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  ill  Del] 
Rapids.  Throughout  the  intervening  three  d, •cades  he  has  been  a  leading  factor  in  the 
business  and  financial  life  of  the  community.  For  about  sixteen  years  he  was  successfully 
engaged  in  farming  and  in  the  raising  of  thoroughbred  stock,  breeding  Hereford  cattle  and 
Shropshire  sheep.     In  1902  he  disposed  of   hi-   stock   and    farm  holdings,  being  the   first    man 


322  HIST(  IRY  (  )F  S<  H   II I  DAKOTA 

in  his  section  of  the  state  to  sell  a  Farm  for  as  high  as  fifty  dollars  per  acre  which  at. 
that  time  was  considered  an  exorbitant  price.  Subsequently  Mr.  Gordon  took  up  his 
abode  in   Dell   Rapid  .  where  he  has  since  resided.     In  the  spring  of  1910  he  was  one  of  the 

dominant    factors    in    th ganizati E    the    Home    National    Bank   and   was   chosen    vice 

president  of  the  institution.  In  January,  L912,  he  was  elected  to  the  presidency  of  the 
bank  and  in  that  important  position  has  since  demonstrated  his  capability  as  an  executive 
and  bis  wisdom  in  affairs  of  finance.  During  the  past  ten  years  he  lias  also  served  as 
president  of  the  Dell  Rapids  Cooperative  Lumber  Company  and.  with  the  aid  of  an  able 
board  of  directors,  lias  developed  the  business  to  a  remarkable  extent,  stock  shares  which 
were  quoted  as   low  as  fifteen  cents   having   risen   in   value  to  two  dollars  and  a  quarter. 

Mr.-  Gordon  lost  his  wife  in  1910,  her  demise  occurring  on  the  13th  of  June  of  that 
war.  In  fraternal  circles  he  is  known  as  an  exemplary  .Mason,  belonging  to  Dell  Rapids 
Lodge,  No.  in,  A.  F.  &  A.  M..  and  Flandreau  I  hapter,  R.  A.  M..  of  l-'landreau,  South  Dakota.. 
A  man  of  exceptional  executive  talent,  of  great  activity  and  energy  and  with  ability  to 
make  and  keep  friends,  his  name  is  inseparably  associated  with  business  and  social  life  as 
one  of  the  most    valued  citizen-  oi    Dell  Rapids  and  -Minnehaha  county. 


JOHN  L.  RUCKMAN. 


John  L.  Ruckman  is  the  present  representative  of  bis  district  in  the  state  legislature 
and  i-  serving  in  a  progressive  and  capable  manner  as  a  member  of  that  body.  In  addition 
to  this  he  ir-  well  known  in  Aberdeen  as  a  successful  and  prominent  lawyer  and  holds  rank 
with  the  hading  representatives  of  his  profession  in  this  section  of  the  state.  He  was 
born  in  Knoxville,  Iowa,  Januarj  25,  L868,  and  is  a  son  of  E.  B.  and  Charity  (Walker) 
Ruckman,  natives  of  Kentucky.  They  removed  to  Iowa  in  is."):.'  and  the  father  engaged  in 
i.i i  nun-  :i ml  stock-ra ising   in  that   stat e. 

VIr.  Ruckman  acquired  In-  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  bis  native  city,  and 
afterward  entered  tin'  Central  University  at  Pella,  Iowa,  graduating  from  that  institution 
with  the  degree  of  15.  A.  in  1893.  lb'  then  enrolled  ill  Drake  University  and  studied  law, 
receiving  his  degree  in  L902.  loll. .wing  this  he  practiced  for  two  years  in  Knoxville  and 
Hen  iii  1  '.mi  t  came  to  Aberdeen,  of  which  city  he  ha-,  since  been  a  resident.  His  ability  has 
dawn  to  him  a  large  and  representative  patronage  and  he  has  been  connected  with  the 
conduct  "I  a  gnat  deal  of  important  litigation.  In  1908  and  1909  he  served  as  city  attorney 
ni  Aberdeen  and  in  L912  was  elected  a  member  of  the  state  legislature  for  a  term  of  two 
years,  at  the  end  of  which  time  he  was  reelected.  He  is  now  a  member  of  that  body  and 
Ids  record  is  one  of  intelligent  and  capable  work  in  the  public  service.  A  great  deal  of 
important    legislation   bears   the  stamp  of  his   interest  and   approval. 

Mr.  Ruckman  is  a  republican  in  his  political  beliefs  and  well  known  in  fraternal  circles, 
being  past  master  of  Oriental  Lodge,  No.  in,  A.  F.  A  A.  \i..  of  Knoxville,  and  belonging  also 
to   the   Knights  of   Pythias  and   the   Benevolent   Protective  Order  of   Elks.     In  official,  pro- 

rial  and  social  circle-  alike  he   is   well   and    favorably    known  and  he  holds  a    place  among 

the  men  of  marked  ability  and  substantial  worth  in  the  community. 


TiKtMAs  1 1 1 :n i; v  null. 


Thomas  Henrj  Null  is  a  lawyer  of  Huron,  where  he  has  engaged  in  practice  for  more 
than  a  quarter  oi  a  century.  II. ■  was  born  in  Warren  county.  Ohio.  February  10,  1862.  His 
father.  Benjamin  Null,  was  a  son  of  Henry  Null  and  a  grandson  of  Charles  Null,  who  witli 
a  brother  came  to  Vmerica  from  Germany  before  the  Revolutionary  war,  both  settling  in 
Virginia  and  participating  in  the  struggle  for  independence.  In  1796,  following  Wayne's 
treat)  with  the  Indians,  Charles  Null  made  his  way  to  the  Miami  valley  of  Ohio  and  was 
anion",  the  earliest  of  it-  permanent  settlers,  taking  up  bis  abode  about  forty  miles  from 
Cincinnati.  In  1800  he  returned  to  Virginia  and  removed  his  family  to  the  new  wilderness 
home,  after  which  the  Nulls  were  there  represented  through  several  generations.     The  mother 


THOMAS  II.  XI  I.I. 


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of  our  subject  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Mary  J.  Stevens  and  was  also  a  native  of  Ohio  and 
a  member  of  one  of  the  earliest  pioneer  families.  Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Benjamin  Null  air  now 
deceased. 

Thomas  Henry  Null  was  the  second  in  a  family  of  three  children.  He  attended  school 
in  Warren  county,  Ohio,  and  at  the  age  of  seventeen  years  began  reading  law,  carefully 
mastering  the  principles  of  jurisprudence  until  lie  was  qualified  for  the  bar.  In  188:!  be  was 
admitted  to  practice  in  Dakota  territory  soon  after  bis  arrival  here  in  the  same  year.  He 
settled  first  in  Jerauld  county,  where  he  took  up  a  claim,  and  in  1884  he  entered  law  practice 
at  Waterbury,  while  in  1886  he  located  at  Wessington  Springs.  He  served  as  state's  attorney 
there  from  1886  until  1888  inclusive  and  proved  a  capable  official  in  that  position.  In  1889 
he  removed  to  Huron  and  afterward  joined  John  M.  Davis  under  the  firm  name  of  Davis  & 
Null.  In  1010  he  was  joined  by  Mr.  Royhl  under  the  firm  style  of  Null  &  Royhl,  and  that 
relation  has  since  continued.  From  1897  until  1901  he  served  as  special  counsel  to  the  state 
railway  commission  in  the  celebrated  freight  rate  eases.  He  has  been  connected  with  other 
important  litigation  and  has  proven  his  ability  to  successfully  solve  intricate  and  involved 
legal  problems. 

On  the  23th  of  May,  18sT,  Mr.  Null  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  [nnis  Burton,  a 
daughter  of  James  and  Caroline  Burton,  of  Jefferson,  Iowa,  and  they  have  two  children, 
Gertrude  and  Fern.  Mr.  Null  finds  recreation  in  the  study  of  geology,  in  which  lie  has  always 
been  deeply  interested.  He  is  an  enthusiastic  hunter  of  big  game  and  is  an  expert  trap  shot. 
Independent  in  politics,  he  leaves  office  seeking  to  others.  However,  he  is  well  known  in 
fraternal  circles  as  a  Mason,  an  Elk  and  an  Eagle,  and  lie  holds  membership  in  the  German 
Reformed  church.  Mr.  Null  is  a  self-educated  as  well  as  self-made  man,  making  his  own 
way  in  life  unaided  from  his  eleventh  year.  In  his  youthful  days  he  worked  on  farms,  sold 
papers,  blacked  shoes,  and  also  served  an  apprenticeship  to  the  blacksmith's  trade.  While 
working  in  the  blacksmith  shop  he  boarded  with  students  and  teachers,  and  this  it  was  that 
aroused  his  ambition  for  an  education.  Once  he  set  his  face  in  that  direction.  In-  never 
faltered,  and  steadily  he  has  advanced  step  by  step  until  he  is  now  one  of  the  leading  lawyers 
and  citizens,  not  only  of  Huron,  hut  of  the  state. 


THOMAS   J.   SHANARD. 


Thomas  J.  Shanard  is  well  known  in  financial  circles  of  South  Dakota  as  president 
of  the  Dolton  State  Bank  and  as  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Bridgewater,  having 
served  in  the  latter  capacity  during  the  past  two  decades.  His  birth  occurred  in  Browns- 
ville. Minnesota,  on  the  6th  of  January,  1S69.  his  parents  being  J.  H.  and  Mary  A.  Shanard, 
the  latter  of  whom  is  still  living.  In  1872  the  family  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  at  Elk 
Point,  where  the  father  conducted  a  hotel  on  the  present  site  of  the  First  National  Bank. 
Subsequently  lie  removed  to  Yankton  and  there  embarked  in  the  lumber  business,  conducting 
an  enterprise  of  that  character  in  association  with  Harry  Wynn.  His  demise  occurred  in 
1911,  after  he  had  resided  in  this  state  for  a  period  covering  nearly  four  decades,  and  in 
his  pa>sing  the  community  lost  one  of  its  prosperous  business  men  as  well  as  respected  and 
public-spirited    citizens. 

Thomas  J.  Shanard.  who  was  but  three  years  of  age  when  brought  to  this  state  by 
his  parents,  pursued  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  and  afterward  attended  the 
University  of  South  Dakota,  being  graduated  from  that  institution  with  the  class  of  1891. 
Subsequently  he  was  identified  with  his  father  in  the  lumber  business  for  three  years  and  on 
the  expiration  of  that  period  came  to  Bridgewater  to  take  the  position  of  cashier  of  the 
First.  National  Hank  of  that  place,  F.  1-.  Abel  being  president  of  the  institution.  In  this 
capacity  he  lias  served  continuously  during  the  past  twenty  years  and  has  won  and  main- 
tained an  enviable  reputation  a-  a  courteous,  obliging  and  able  official,  his  efforts  contributing 
in  no  small  degree  to  the  continued  growth  and  success  of  the  hank.  He  is  likewise  president 
of  the  Dolton  Mate  Hank,  lie  is  a  No  extensively  interested  in  real  estate  and  has  gained 
recognition  among  Hie  substantial  and  representative  citizens  of  McCook   county. 

On  the  4th  of  June,  1913,  Mr.  Shanard  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Clara  Morgan,  a 
daughter   of   John    C.    and   Clara    (Wilson)    Morgan,   of    Canonsburg,    Pennsylvania.      Mr.    and 


326  IIISl'i  >kY  (  IF  S(  lUTH  DAKOTA 

Mrs.  Shanard  have  one  child,  John  Morgan.  Mr.  Shanard  gives  his  political  allegiance  to 
the  republican  party,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons,  the  Independent 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Benevolent    Protective  Order  of  Elks.     He  is  fond  of  motoring, 

baseball   and   other   outd sports,    finding    therein    needed   recreation.     The   period   of   his 

residence  in  South  Dakota  covers  more  than  four  decades  and  he  is  therefore  largely  familiar 
with  its  annals  from  pioneer  times  down  to  the  present,  while  in  the  work  of  development 
and  progress  he  has  done  his  share. 


I.  C.  FOY,  D.  V.  s. 


Dr.  I.  i  .  1  ■  ■  \  has  been  engaged  in  the  practice  of  veterinary  surgery  at  Centerville  for 
the  past  seven  years  and  in  his  profession  has  manifested  superior  skill  and  ability.  His 
birth  inclined  in  (  raw  turd  county,  Iowa,  en  the  23d  of  Hay,  1882,  his  parents  being  Philip 
and  Anna  I'm.  who  took  up  their  abode  ill  Centerville.  this  state,  in  the  year  1892.  The 
lather  nun-  considerable  property  in  Lincoln  county,  and  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  sub- 
stantial  and   respected  citizens  of  his  community. 

J.  C.  Foy,  who  was  tell  years  of  age  when  lie  came  to  South  Dakota  with  his  parents. 
acquired  a  public-school  education  in  Ins  youth,  completing  the  high-school  course  in  Center- 
ville by  graduation  with  the  class  of  1899.  Subsequently  he  was  engaged  in  ranching  for 
four  years  and  on  the  expiration  of  that  period  went  to  Canada,  where  he  devoted  three 
years  to  the  study  of  veterinary  surgery  ami  pharmacy  in  the  University  of  Ontario,  being 
graduated  from  that  institution  in  1908.  Dr.  Foy  at  once  returned  to  Centerville  for  practice 
and  has  there  followed  his  profession  continuously  since,  enjoying  well  merited  success  and 
recognition,  lie  has  held  the  office  of  assistant  state  veterinarian  for  four  years  and  has 
been  appointed  by  the  Argentine  Republic  as  a  traveling  inspector  in  the  line  of  his  pro- 
fession. 

In  politics  Dr.  Foy  is  a  stalwart  democrat,  loyally  supporting  the  men  and  measures 
of  that  party.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Catholic  church,  while  fraternally  he  is 
identified  with  the  Knights  of  Columbus  of  Yankton,  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks 
and  the  Yeomen.  Hunting  ami  other  outdoor  sports  alford  him  pleasure  and  recreation,  and 
In-  ha-  made  many  warm  friends  bj  reason  of  his  many  excellent  traits  oi  character  and  genu- 
ine personal  worth.  In  the  development  of  South  Dakota  he  is  deeply  interested  and  any 
measure    instituted    to   promote    its  growth   and   prosperity    finds    in    him   a    willing   and    liberal 

supporter. 


KliWAIM)  II.  WARREN. 


Edward    II.   Warren,  owner  and  editor  of  the  Queen   City   Mail,  published  at  Spearflsh, 

was  born   in   Horicon,   Dodge  county.   Wisconsin.   February   6,    L859,  a   son   of  .1. is   11.  and 

Augusta  B.  (Horton)  Warren.  The  father  was  born  in  Eden,  Erie  county.  New  Sfork, 
September  4.  L820,  and  his  wife's  birth  occurred  in  western  Pennsylvania,  March  12,  L831, 
In  early  life  hi'  went  to  Ohio  and  in  1845  removed  to  Wisconsin,  settling  near  Milwaukee. 
Hi  i. in-iii  penmanship  and  otliei  branches  and  also  followed  the  trades  of  a  carpenter 
and   mason,   but    later   in    that    year   he   returned    to   Ohio,   when     lie   took   up   the   study   of 

ue      Hi'  al- ade  several  trip-   to   the   Allegheny   mountains,  gathering   blazing   -tar 

rout  and  other  herbs  oi  medical  value,  which  he  look  to  i  incinnati  ami  sold.  Returning 
tu  Wisconsin,  he  settled  in  Dodge  county,  near  Mayville,  when-  he  engaged  in  hunting, 
and  sold  deer  skin-,  which  were  manufactured  into  mittens  and  gloves.  He  also  gathered 
wild  honey,  foi  which  In-  found  a  market,  ami  in  tart  he  resorted  to  every  honorable 
mi  tin id  tu  i.ii  q  i  dull. ii  and  gain  a  -tart  in  life.  In  1852  he  entered  the  employ  oi  the 
firm  oi    Hamilton  &    Uishop,   proprietors  of  a   linseed  oil   mill,  remaining  thus  employed    for 

a    year   or    more.      In    Is.y.i    he    established    his    I ie    in    Trempealeau    county.    Wisconsin.      lie 

remained  \>*r  a  yeai  al  Ireadia  and  in  L862  went  to  Ban  <  lane  where  he  worked  for  the 
Daniel  Shaw  Lumber  Company  as  a  scaler  in  the  summer  ami  as  head  millwright  in  the 
won  it   months. 


HISTORY  (  IF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  327 

There  he  continued  until  May.  1866,  when  he  built  a  flatboat  thirty-three  feet  long, 
twelve  feet  wide  and  three  feet  deep.  With  the  family  aboard  the  boat  floated  down  to 
Dubuque,  where  they  sold  the  boat  and  by  rail  proceeded  to  Iowa  Falls  and  thence  by 
team  to  Algona,  Kossuth  county.  They  took  up  their  abode  in  an  old  log  cabin  south  of 
Algona,  where  a  number  of  months  were  spent,  and  later  they  became  residents  of  Algona, 
where  the  lather  engaged  in  carpenter  wink.  In  1866  lie  purchased  a  newspaper  plant  of 
.Mrs.  Read  and  without  experience  in  that  line  of  work  began  the  publication  of  a  paper, 
the  Upper  Des  Moines.  In  order  to  make  ends  meet  he  found  it  necessary  to  work  at  his 
trade  of  building  houses,  plastering  or  laying  brick,  at  all  of  which  he  was  proficient,  and 
he  wrote  his  copy  for  the  newspaper  in  the  evenings.  During  the  first  year  or  two  of  his 
career  as  a  newspaper  publisher  the  only  press  which  he  had  was  one  of  the  Washington 
type,  the  first  one  brought  into  Iowa.  In  1868  he  purchased  a  Ruggles  job  press  at  Fort 
Dodge,  the  first  ever  introduced  in  that  county,  and  it  did  service  until  1880.  In  1870  the 
Upper  Des  Moines  purchased  a  cylinder  press  and  Mr.  Warren  went  to  Milwaukee  and 
bought  a  Potter  cylinder,  which  did  good  service  until  the  Upper  Des  Moines  ceased  to 
exist  as  a  separate  business  in  1902.  When  he  settled  in  Iowa  the  nearest  railroad  was 
eighty  miles  distant  and  the  entire  country  round  about  was  sparsely  settled.  It  was  up- 
hill work  establishing  a  profitable  newspaper,  for  at  that  time  paper  sold  for  from  eight  to 
twelve  dollars  per  bundle.  He  served  as  postmaster  at  Algona,  Iowa,  for  three  years  and 
as  deputy  United  States  revenue  collector  for  three  years.  He  was  also  county  supervisor 
at  Estherville,  Emmet  county.  Iowa.  At  the  time  of  the  Civil  war  he  attempted  to  enlist 
but  because  of  physical  disability   was  not  accepted. 

In  the  summer  of  18S8  he  made  his  way  to  the  Plack  Hills  and  in  January,  1889, 
established  the  Queen  City  mail  at  Spearfish,  conducting  it  as  a  daily  paper  for  five  years. 
The  daily,  known  as  the  Daily  Bulletin,  was  discontinued  in  August,  1891,  but  the  weekly 
edition  was  published.  Mr.  Warren  remained  at  Spearfish  until  the  July  prior  to  his  death 
ami  was  active  in  the  management  of  the  [taper.  He  passed  away  August  31,  1895,  and  his 
wife  died  on  the  sth  of  November,  1004.  They  were  the  parents  of  three  children.  Eliza  L., 
who  was  born  February  2,  1848,  was  married  November  9.  1870,  at  Algona.  Iowa,  to  Hugh 
Waterhouse  and  died  in  1908.  Robert  1!..  bom  December  1,  1850,  is  engaged  in  the  printing 
business   in   Spokane,  Washington. 

Edwin  H.  Warren,  the  youngest  of  the  family,  attended  the  public  schools  at  Algona, 
Iowa,  and  when  eighteen  years  of  age.  having  previously  learned  the  printer's  trade  under 
his  father,  was  employed  as  foreman  in  the  office  of  the  Vindicator  at  Estherville.  Iowa. 
He  remained  in  that  position  for  eighteen  months  and  then  returned  to  Algona,  where 
lie  continued  from  January.  1SS0,  until  January,  1SS4.  He  was  next  at  St.  Paul  on  the 
Pioneer  Press  for  several  years,  after  which  he  again  went  to  Iowa,  and  established  a 
paper  at  West  Bend,  Palo  Alto  county,  where  he  continued  for  a  year  and  a  half.  In  July. 
L888,  he  went  to  Rapid  City,  South  Dakota,  where  he  was  connected  with  the  Daily  Repub- 
lican until  with  his  father  lie  established  the  Queen  City  Mail  at  Spearfish.  He  has  been 
continuously  engaged  in  the  publication  of  this  paper  since  that  time  except  for  a  period 
of  three  years  following  the  sale  of  his  plant,  and  lie  was  also  out  of  the  business  while 
in  the  county  auditor's  office.  He  repurchased  the  plant  and  is  now  actively  engaged  in  the 
publication  of  this  paper,  which  he  publishes  in  a  substantial  building  that  he  owns.  He 
now  devotes  bis  entire  time  to  the  Mail  and  his  made  it  a  very  readable  and  attractive 
journal. 

On  the  15th  of  July.  1881,  Air.  Warren  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Flora  0.  Pates. 
wdio  was  born  July  1.  1860,  in  the  southeastern  part  of  Iowa,  a  daughter  of  0.  C.  and 
Mary  (Sweeting)  Dates,  the  former  a  native  of  western  Pennsylvania  and  the  latter  of 
Michigan.  The  father  was  a  newspaper  man  and  went  to  Town  long  prior  to  the  Civil 
war.  T'ntil  1ss;>  he  was  continuously  engaged  in  newspaper  work  at  various  points  in 
Iowa.  He  removed  from  that  state  to  Atkinson.  Nebraska,  where  he  resided  until  about. 
1900  and  then  came  to  South  Dakota.  He  is  now  living  retired  and  spends  most  of  his 
time  in  the  home  of  Air.  and  Airs.  Warren.  His  wife  passed  away  in  Aberdeen,  South 
Dakota,  in  1912.  He  was  at  one  time  a  postmaster  in  b.wa.  To  Air.  and  Mrs.  Warren 
have  been  born  three  children.  James  I!.,  born  June  19.  1882,  and  now  serving  as  deputy 
postmaster  at  Spearfish,  married  May  9.  1903,  <>li\c  May  Packard,  of  Sturgis,  who  was 
born   in   iss:2.     They   have  one  child.  Pus*.ell    Edward,   horn    February   22.    1904.     Nellie   O., 


328  HISTi  IRY  (  IF  S(  H    I'll    DAKOTA 

born    January    3,    L886,    is    a    gradu: I    the    Normal    School    at    Spearfish    and    is    now 

superintendent    of    schools    for    Lawrence    county,    Smith    Dakota.      Hazel,   born    January     3, 
L890,   was  graduated   on   the   completion   of   a    special   course   in   domestic   science    from   the 

Speai  fish  Mate  Not  mal  Scl I 

Mr.  Warren  belongs  to  the  Masonic  fraternity,  holding  membership  in  the  lodge  and 
chapter.  He  lias  served  through  all  of  the  chairs  in  the  former  and  for  two  terms  was 
master  of  the  blue  lodge,  lie  "as  also  junior  deacon  pro  tern  of  the  grand  lodge  in  Pierre, 
and  at  Huron  was  appointed  junior  warden.  In  1897  In-  was  appointed  senior  warden 
at  the  grand  lodge  in  Mitchell,  lie  took  his  first  degree  of  the  chapter  in  1901,  was  exalted 
in  January,  1902,  was  elected  scribe  in  1906  and  served  for  two  years,  afterward  filled  the 
office  of  kin;.'  for  one  year,  (hen  high  priest  for  one  year,  and  in  1912  received  the  degree 
of  high  priesthood  at  the  grand  lodge  in  Deadwood.  There  is  no  duty  too  arduous  for  him 
to  undertake  to  advance  the  cause  of  Masonry  and  he  exemplifies  in  his  life  the  beneficenl 
Spirit  of  the  craft.  lie  is  also  connected  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Owls. 
Politically  a  stalwart  republican,  he  served  for  two  terms  in  the  state  legislature  during 
the  -.^ii.ns  of  t899  and  1901.  lie  was  also  county  auditor  of  Lawrence  county  for  two 
years  and  was  a  member  of  the  board  of  education  of  Spearfish  for  two  years.  His  interest 
in  public  affairs  i^  deep  and  sincere  and  In'  cooperates  heartily  in  all  measures  and  move- 
ments which  he  deems  of  benefit  and  value  to  tin'  community  and  to  the  commonwealth. 
His  life  has  been  a  busy  and  useful  one  fraught  with  activity  in  business  and  in  behalf  of 
public   interests   and   his   labors   have   been    productive   of  good  results. 


HENRY  KEETS. 


Henry  Keets  is  the  president  of  the  American  National  Bank  at  Spearfish  and  has  othei 
business  interests  which  to  some  degree  claim  his  time  and  attention.  His  activities  have 
always   been   directed   along  lines   in    which   the   public   lias  been    the  beneficiary,   while   he   lias 

promoted  his  individual  success.     He  lias  passed  the  seventy-fifth  milestone  on  life's  jot 13 

but  still  remains  active  in  business  and  his  sound  judgment  and  experience  are  proving  elements 
in  the  success  of  his  different  interests.  He  was  born  in  New  York  city,  December  30,  1839, 
a  si. u  of  John  and  Mary  iKadai  Keets,  the  former  a  native  of  England,  while  the  latter  was 
born  in  the  state  of  New  York,  of  German  parentage.  When  a  young  man  John  Keets  came 
to  the  United  States  and  when  in  New  York  was  a  skipper  on  an  old  time  sailing  vessel. 
After  many  years  devoted  to  that  life  he  was  lost  at  sea.  His  wife  passed  away  in  New 
York  cit  y. 

Henry  Keels,  their  only  child,  attended  Hie  public  schools  of  the  eastern  metropolis  and 
at  the  age  of  fifteen  years  began  working  for  others  on  farms.  He  went  to  Kentucky  and  in 
thai  stale  enlisted  as  a  private  in  the  first  Kent  ink  \  Cavalry,  in  which  he  served  for  two 
years  ami  eleven  months,  becoming  a  noncommissioned  officer.  He  was  mustered  out  at 
Lebanon,  Kentucky,  after  rendering  valuable  and  loyal  service  to  the  Union,  He  was  never 
wounded  nor  confined  in  a  hospital  and  yet  he  was  often  in  the  thickest  of  the  fight.  When 
the  war  was  over  he  enlisted  in  the  regular  army,  becoming  a  member  of  the  fifth   United 

States  1  avalry,    with    which   he  serve. 1    lor   nearly    four  years. 

When  his  military  experience  was  over  Mr.  Keets  engaged  in  the  -luck  Inisiness  in 
Wyoming,  mar  Cheyenne,  continuing  in  that  business  until  L904.  At  about  that  time  he 
became    can ted    with   an    electric    plant    at    Redwater,    South    Dakota,   where    he    built    a 

hydraulic    plan!     and    transmitted    power    1.,    Deadw I    and    Lead.       He    sold    the    plant    In    the 

General  Electric  Company  about  1909  ami  since  that  time  has  been  occupied  with  his  duties 
as  president  oi  the  American  National  Hank,  lb'  is  the  owner  of  stock  farms  and  unit  farms 
in  South  Dakota  ami  from  his  property  interests  derives  a  substantial  annual  income  but 
devoti     the  greater  part   of  his  attention  to  bis  banking  interests. 

In  September,  1877,  Mr.  Keets  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma   Leppla,  who  was 

born   in   B le  county,  Iowa,  a   daughter  of  Jacob  and   Mary   (Zella)    Leppla,  both  of  whom 

were    natives   of   Bavaria,   Germany,     They   beca larly   residents  of   Iowa    and   afterward 

removed  to  Spearfish,  South  Dakota,  where  lie-  father  lived  in  practical  retirement  from 
lei  iness,  both  he  ami  his  wife  spending  their  remaining  days  in  Spearfish.     To  Mr.  ami  Mrs. 


HEXRY  KEETS 


THI 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  331 

Keets  win'  born  six  children :     Florence,  tlie  wife  of  Dr.  Bernard  Bettelheim,  wlio  is  engaged 
in  sheep  growing  near  Spearfish;  Charles,  who  married  Miss  Maud  Bell  and  resides  in  Arizona, 

where  he  is  engaged  in  mining:  and  tour  children  who  have  passed  away. 

Mr.  Keeis  is  a  Mason  and  has  advanced  from  the  blue  lodge  to  the  Shrine.  He  attends 
the  Congregational  church  and  in  politics  is  a  democrat.  He  has  held  various  local  offices, 
including  that  of  mayor  of  the  city  of  Spearfish,  and  his  efforts  have  been  a  potent  element 
in  advancing  those  interests  which  are  a  matter  of  civic  virtue  and  civic  pride.  He  stands 
For  progress  at  all  times  and  in  every  connection,  and  his  life  work  has  been  an  element  of 
advancement   in   the  various  localities   in    which   lie  has   made   his   home. 


•J.   P.   PETERSON. 


J.  P.  Peterson,  who  is  living  retired  in  Vermillion,  is  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  Clay 
county  and  experienced  the  usual  hardships  of  pioneer  life.  He  was  born  in  Denmark  on 
the  26th  of  January,  1841,  a  son  of  Peter  Nelson  and  Christine  Ulson.  The  father  followed 
agricultural  pursuits  for  many  years  in  that  country. 

Mr.  Peterson  attended  school  in  Denmark  but  when  twenty-two  years  of  age  emigrated 
to  America,  locating  in  Waukesha  county,  Wisconsin,  where  lie  worked  as  a  farm  hand 
for  some  time.  He  next  removed  to  Bureau  county,  Illinois,  where  he  remained  for  a 
few  months,  after  which  he  went  to  Joliet,  Illinois.  On  the  7th  of  October,  1864,  he  enlisted 
in  the  Forty-fourth  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry  and  saw  considerable  active  service,  par- 
ticipating in  the  engagements  at  Columbia,  Spring  Hill,  Franklin  and  Nashville,  Tennessee. 
On  the  25th  of  September.  1865,  he  was  mustered  out  of  the  army  at  Irving,  Texas,  and 
made  his  way  to  Wisconsin,  where  he  remained  until  the  following  spring.  He  then  located 
at  Sheffield,  Illinois,  which  remained  his  home  lor  a  year.  For  two  years  he  worked  in 
the  sawmills  of  Muskegon,  Michigan,  but  in  1868  he  returned  to  Illinois,  where  his 
marriage  occurred. 

Upon  leaving  that  state  Mr.  Peterson  took  up  his  residence  in  Adel,  Iowa,  but  after 
living  there  for  about  six  months  came  to  South  Dakota,  arriving  in  Vermillidn  in  the 
spring   of    1869.      He   made    the    trip   with    an    ox    team,   bringing    his    family    and    household 

g Is,   and    when  he   reached   Vermillion   his  sole   capital  was  a  dollar   and   a   quarter.     He 

immediately  took  up  a  claim  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  in  Garfield  township,  Clay 
county,  which  he  brought  under  cultivation  as  soon  as  possible.  His  first  residence  was  a 
wagon  box,  which  was  replaced  b\  a  dugout,  which  was  in  turn  superseded  by  a  cabin 
twelve  by  eighteen  feet.  Be  remained  upon  his  farm  for  ten  years,  but  during  the  grass- 
hopper plague  he  returned  to  Illinois,  where  he  spent  live  years.  He  then  returned  to  his 
homestead  in  Clay  county,  this  state,  and  continued  the  work  of  its  improvement.  He 
was  actively  engaged  in  farming  until  1899,  when,  feeling  that  he  had  acquired  a  com- 
petence, he  retired  from  active  life  and,  purchasing  a  lot  in  Vermillion,  erected  a  house 
thereon,  in  which  he  is  still  residing.  For  six  years  he  was  a  director  of  the  Alsen  Creamery 
Company   ami   he  is  still  a   stockholder   in   that   organization. 

(in  tin'  26th  of  October,  1868,  Mr.  Peterson  was  married  in  Sheffield,  Illinois,  to  Miss 
Ann, i  (  .  A.  Hanson,  likewise  a  native  of  Denmark,  and  they  became  the  parents  of  eight 
children,  as  follows:  Julia,  the  wife  of  C.  11.  Jacobson,  of  Beresford,  Smith  Dakota;  P.  II., 
win,  is  operating  the  home  farm:  Emma  0.  C,  who  is  deceased;  Clara,  the  wife  of  John 
Rassmussen,  a    farmer   of   Union   county,   Harold,   who   died    in    infancy   in   Illinois;    Harold. 

tin-    -I d    of    the    name,    who    is    engaged    in    the    mercantile    business    in    Alsen:    Franklin, 

deceased;   ami   Meckie  I...  the  wife  of  John  Fowler,  of  Deadwood. 

Mr.  Peterson  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  has  taken  a  very 
active  part  in  public  affairs.  For  eight  years  he  was  justice  of  the  peace  .in  Garfield  town- 
ship; for  eleven  years  was  clerk  of  that  township;  and  for  seven  years  was  a  member  of 
the  city  council  of  Vermillion.  lie  has  also  been  honored  by  election  to  the  lower  house  of 
tin-  state  legislature,  serving  as  a  member  of  that  body  in  1*7:.'  and  L873.  In  all  of  his 
official  capacities  he  has  discharged  his  duties  with  an  eye  -ingle  to  the  public  welfare  and 
as  a  private  citizen  he  has  done  all  in  his  power  to  advance  the  general  good.  In  the  early 
years  of  the  history  of  this  state  he  and  his  wife  had  to  endure  many  hardships,  but. 
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332  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

although  crops  were  often  bad  and  pioneer  conditions  made  it  impossible  to  enjoy  the  usual 

c orts  and  conveniences  of  life,  thej    never  lost  faith  in  the  ultimate  prosperity  ol   South 

Dakota  and  their  belief  in  the  state  lias  been  more  than  justified.  They  are  now  financially 
independent,  are  passing  theii  last  days  in  the  enjoyment  of  well  earned  leisure  and  have 
the  sincere  respect  and  high  esteem  oi  all  who  know   them. 


PETER  J.  NYBERG. 


Peter  J.  Nyberg,  who  established  the  first  automobile  business  as  a  dealer  in  the  state 
in  1901,  was  born  in  Sweden  on  the  12th  oi  August,  1851,  his  parents  being  11.  F.  and  Inured 
Kailuina   Nyberg.     The  former,  who  was  an  iron  manufacturer,  is  now    deceased. 

In  his  youthful  days  Peter  J.  Nyberg  pursued  his  education  in  the  public  and  high 
schools  and  when  his  text-hooks  were  put  aside  began  learning  the  blacksmith's  trade  in  his 
father's  shop,  being  thus  employed  until  he  reached  his  majority.  The  stories  which  he  hoard 
concerning  America  ami  it-  opportunities  led  him  to  a  desire  to  try  his  fortune  in  the  new 
world  and  accordingly  he  left  Sweden  in  Is;:.',  coming  direct  to  Yankton,  where  so  many  of 
liis  lellow  countrymen  had  already  settled.  He  arrived  on  the  1st  of  June  of  that  year  and 
was  employed  in  railway  construction  work.  Later  he  became  lireinan  on  a  locomotive  and 
in    1875   he  went   to   Moline,  Illinois,  where  he  entered  the  service  of  the  John  Deere  Plow 

Company,   with   which  he  was  c< ected   for  two  yens.     In    is:;,  however,  he  returned   to 

Sfankton,  where  he  established  business  on  his  own  account,  opening  a  blacksmith  shop  and 
also  engaging   in   the   manufacture  of   wagons  and  carriages.      In    lsso  he  extended  the  scope 

of  his  trade-  to   include   fa lachinery  and  is  now    one  ol   the  large  dealers   in   that    line  in 

In-    section    oi    the    state.      Still    his    business   broadened    when,    in    1901,    he    began    dealing    in 

ant biles,   becoming    (he   lirst    to   handle   motor  cars    in    the   state,      lie    now   has   the  agency 

it  i'ankton  for  the  Studebaker,  Franklin  and  Velie  cars.  His  trade  along  the  various  lines 
ha-  grown  steadily  and  his  patronage  is  now  extensive  and  most  desirable,  his  annual  sales 
reaching  a  huge  figure.  He  has  also  made  wide  and  wise  investment  in  real  estate,  being 
now  the  owner  of  much  Yankton  property.  Honest  dealing  has  been  one  of  the  sources  of  his 
success,  together   with    indefatigable  energy  and   strut   attention   to   business. 

On  the  1st  of  September,  1875,  Mr.  Nyberg  was  married  to  Miss  Sene  Kvisgood,  a 
native  of  Norway,  who  died  November  17.  1885;  leaving  a  daughter  and  son:  Mamie,  now 
the  wife  of  George  William  Fosterson,  of  Yankton:  and  Ernest  F.,  who  is  engaged  in 
business  with  his  father.  There  are  also  three  grandchildren,  John  William,  Helen  ami  Edith 
Fosterson. 

Mr.  Nyberg  vote-  with  the  republican  party  and.  although  never  an  aspirant  for  office, 
fully  recognizes  the  duties  and  obligations  of  citizenship  and  does  all  in  his  power  to  further 
(he  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  his  community,  lie  is  a  Lutheran  in  religious  faith  and  his 
fraternal  relations  an  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  Coming  to  the  new  world 
ui  early  manhood,  he  ha-  never  regretted  his  determination  to  try  his  fortune  cm  this  side 
the  Atlantic,  where  effort  is  unhampered  by  caste  or  class.  He  brought  with  him  no  capital, 
but  he  possessed  what  i-  of  far  more  worth  energy  and  ambition,  lie  has  done  to  the  best 
ol  In  ability  In-  dut\  day  'o\  day  in  every  relation  ol  In,'  and  in  working  his  way  upward 
lc  has  proven  the  tone  of  his  character  and  gained  not  only  a  substantial  measure  of 
;s  but   also  the  goodwill  and  confidence  of  his  fellow   townsmen. 


GEORGE  A.  JEFFERS. 

Among  the  successful  members  oi  the  bar  of  Rapid  city  is  numbered  George  A.  .Tellers, 
who  was  horn  in  Jo  Daviess  county,  Illinois.  October  13,  1871,  a  son  of  Benjamin  and  Mafgarel 
Jefi'ers.  The  father  was  a  native  of  Wisconsin  and  a  son  of  Alba  . Idlers,  wdio  was 
.hi-  ol  Me'  ' Mile  i  pioneers  oi  that  state,  having  settled  there  in  L840,  in  which  year  he 
emigrated  from  Watertown,  New  York.  Benjamin  Jeffers  was  a  contractor  and  builder 
and  w<m  an  honorable  place  in  the  estimation  of  his  fellowmen.     His  widow,  who  is  a  native 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  333 

..i  Lewistown,  Pennsylvania,  survives,  and  is  now  a  resident  of  Phoenix,  Arizona.  To  them 
were  born   lour  children,  all  of  whom  are  living. 

George  A.  Jeffers,  the  second  child  in  order  of  birth,  was  about  a  year  old  when  the 
family  removed  to  Iowa  and  as  he  grew  to  manhood  there  he  was  a  witness  of  much  of  the 
early  development  of  that  state.  His  general  education  was  acquired  in  the  grammar  and 
high  M'hnnU  ,,i  Akron.  Iowa,  and  at  the  Northwestern  Normal  School  of  Le  Mars,  Iowa.  As 
lie  had  decided  to  make  the  practice  of  law  his  life  work  he  entered  the  law  school  of  the 
I  niversity  of  .Michigan  and  was  graduated  therefrom  with  the  class  of  1892.  In  that  year 
he  located  at  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and  for  the  succeeding  three  years  was  a  resident 
of  thai  [dace.  He  then  returned  to  Akron,  Iowa,  and  in  1898  was  elected  county  attorney 
ami  removed  to  Le  Mars,  which  remained  his  place  of  residence  until  1903,  when  he  returned 
to  Smith  Dakota  and  located  at  Bonesteel,  where  he  spent  five  years,  but  in  1907  he  went  to 
Dallas.  He  lived  in  the  Rosebud  country  until  1914,  and  in  the  intervening  seven  years 
was  almost  constantly  employed  in  a  professional  capacity  in  connection  with  the  depart- 
ment of  the  interior  and  federal  courts  in  the  handling  of  litigation  that  arose  out  of  the 
i. inning  up  of  the  Indian  reservation  to  white  settlers.  During  that  time  he  maintained 
offices  both  at  Dallas  and  Washington,  D.  ('..  and  the  ability  which  he  displayed  in  thus 
solving  intricate  legal  tangles  gained  him  a  wide  and  enviable  reputation  as  a  lawyer.  In 
1914  he  removed  to  Rapid  City  and  joined  Robert  Burton  in  the  formation  of  the  firm  of 
Jeffers  &  Burton,  which  has  already  taken  rank  as  one  of  the  leading  legal  firms  of  that 
city.  He  is  the  owner  of  valuable  lands  in  the  Rosebud  country  and  is  financially  interested 
in  the  Black  Hills  Marble  &  Granite  Company  and  the  legal  representative  of  that  corporation. 

(In  the  30th  of  June,  1913,  Mr.  Jcil'ers  was  united  in  marriage  with  .Miss  Kthel  Van  Sant, 
a  native  of  Westmoreland  county,  Virginia,  and  a  descendant  of  one  of  the  old  colonial 
families  of  that  state. 

Mr.  Jeffers  is  a  republican  and  takes  a  citizen's  interest  in  everything  pertaining  to  the 
public  welfare,  although  he  has  never  found  time  to  actively  participate  in  polities.  His 
fraternal  connections  are  with  the  .Masons  and  the  Elks,  and  he  finds  his  chief  recreation  in 
hunting  and  listing.  The  huge  measure  of  success  that  he  has  achieved  is  dire  to  his  fine 
mental  powers  and  his  thorough  legal  training  and  habit  of  making  a  careful  study  of  both 
sides  of  anv  litigated  subject  and  of  so  thoroughly  preparing  his  cases  that  he  is  ready 
to  take  the  offensive  or  defensive  as  the  exigencies  of  the  case  may  require.  His  zeal  for 
his  clients'  interests  never  causes  him  to  forget  for  a  moment  the  highest  standard  of  pro- 
fessional ethics  and  the  demands  of  even-handed  justice,  and  the  bar  and  the  general  public 
alike  have  the  greatest  confidence  in  his  integrity.  His  work  in  connection  with  the  depart- 
ment of  the  interior  in  adjusting  disputes  that  came  up  at  the  time  of  the  settlement  of 
the  Rosebud  reservation  was  of  a  particularly  high  order  and  many  of  his  contentions  were 
confirmed  by  the  highest  courts  in  the  land. 


WILIJAM  II.  FINCH-. 


William  H.  Finch,  who  for  a  number  of  years  was  the  popular  and  efficient  steward 
of  the  Commercial  Club  at  Aberdeen,  was  born  at  Windham.  Greene  county.  New  York,  in 
1839,  a  son  of  Knbel  and  Catherine  (Bliss)  Finch,  the  Former  a  stock-dealer  in  the  state  of 
New  York.  The  son  spent  his  youthful  days  in  the  Empire  state,  acquiring  a  public-school 
education,  and  following  the  outbreak  of  the  (nil  war  lie  joined  the  army,  enlisting  as  a 
member   of   the   One    Hundred   and    Forty-fouitli    New    York    Regiment,  of   which    he    became 

quartermaster  sergeant.     He  served   througl t   the   period  of  hostilities,   participating   in   a 

number  of  hotly  contested  engagements  and  on  every  battlefield  proving  his  loyalty  to  the 
old    Hag  and  the  cause  which   it    represented 

\l  the  .lose  of  the  war  .Mr.  Finch  returned  to  New  York,  but  in  early  manhood  removed 
to  Wisconsin,  where  he  resided  lor  a  considerable  period.  In  March,  1886,  he  arrived  in 
Aberdeen,  Smith  Dakota,  and  lor  a  year  was  proprietor  of  the  Artesian  Hotel.  I  In  the 
expiration    of    that    period   he    purchased    a    harness    store,    which   he   conducted    for   several 

years.     When  the  I  ommercial  Club  started  he  was  chosen  its  steward  and  itinued  in  thai 

position    l,,r  seven   years,  or  until   he  was  obliged   to   nine   on   account   of   ill  health.      He   was 


334  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

a  st   popular  steward,  giving  to  the  elub  splendid  service  in  every  particular  and  winning 

many    friends  among   it-   membership. 

In  L868  Mi.  Finch  was  united  in  marriage,  at  Reedsburg,  Wisconsin,  to  Miss  Mary 
Dwinnell,  and  they  became  the  parents  of  five  children,  of  whom  four  arc  living:  Eva,  now 
the  wife  of  <;.  I'..  Kimberly,  of  Beresford,  South  Dakota;  Essie,  the  wife  of  \V.  S.  Gilmor, 
of  Aberdeen;  Marion,  who  is  a  teacher  in  a  deaf-mute  school  at  Salem,  Oregon;  and  Lela  11., 
who  i>  a  teacher  ol  voice  in  the  Normal  School  at  Aberdeen.  The  family  circle  was  broken 
bj    the   hand   of   death   when   on    the   :Mth    of   October,   1912,  the  husband  ami    father   »a, 

railed    From    tin-    life. 

Be  had  ever  been  a  public-spirited  citizen  and  one  whose  value  and  worth  were  greatly 
appreciated  by  all  who  knew  him  in  Aberdeen,  lie  served  as  justice  of  the  peace  and  In- 
decisions  were  strictly  fair  and  impartial.  His  political  allegiance  was  given  to  the  repub- 
lican party  ami  Ins  fraternal  relations  were  with  the  Masons.  In  that  order  he  attained 
high  rank,  becoming  a  member  of  tin  .Mystic  Shrine.  He  exemplified  in  his  life  its  beneficenl 
spirit  an. I  In-  entire  career  was  characterized  by  fidelity  to  duty  whether  upon  the  battle- 
field, in  public  office  or  in  connection  with  the  duties  that  came  to  him  in  a  business  way. 
He   lett   behind  him  many  friends,  who  sincerely   mourn  his  loss. 


LEVENES  VAN  ALLEN. 


Levenes   Van   Allen,  a   resident   farmer  of  Gayville   precinct,  Yankton   county,   his   home 

being  on  section  3,  has  been  identified  with  the  interests  of  the  Missouri  valley  sii 1875, 

making  his  home  at.  Green  Island,  Nebraska,  until  1881!.  He  was  born  in  Michigan  and  dining 
his  early  childhood  his  parents,  Richard  and  Mariette  (Douglas)  Van  Allen,  removed  to 
Wisconsin,  the  father  engaging  in  farming  near  Racine  for  a  number  of  years.  They  thence 
went   to  Grinnell,  Iowa,  and  in  1875  took  up  their  abode  at  Green  Island,  Nebraska. 

Levenes  Van  Allen,  who  was  horn  February  11,  1856,  devoted  the  early  years  of  his  life 
to  the  acquirement  of  a  public-school  education  and  to  farm  work  and  also  learned  stationary 
engineering  before  the  removal  of  the  family  to  Nebraska.  While  at  Green  Island,  living  on 
the  river,  he  spent  several  seasons  in  tiring  on  Bteamers  plying  the  upper  waters  of  the  Mis- 
souri.    Alter  the  Hood  of  March,   1881,  swept  Green   Island  off  the  map,  the  father  rebuilt  on 

the  old  I lot,  as  several  other  citizens  of  the  town  had  done,  but  in  a  few  years  it  became 

evident  that  the  town  would  never  be  rebuilt  and  the  Van  Aliens  accordingly  abandoned  their 
dwelling  and  established  a  home  at  Aten,  Nebraska. 

In  the  fall  of  1883  Levenes  Van  Allen  was  employed  at  Herrick,  Nebraska,  running  the 
engine  of  a  sawmill,  and  in  the  spring  of  1885  he  came  to  Dakota  territory,  running  the  1'ierson 
ranch  west  of  Yankton  until  the  fall  of  1886.  For  a  year  he  rented  a  farm  east  of  the  mouth 
of  the  .lames  I'ivrr  and  then  purchased  the  farm  on  winch  he  has  since  resided,  taking  pos- 
session  thereof  in  the  spring  of  L887.  His  life  has  since  been  devoted  to  general  agricultural 
pursuits,  and  that  tic  years  have  been  active  and  busy  ones  is  shown  in  the  excellent 
appearance  of  his  farm,  which  is  devoted  to  the  general  cultivation  of  the  crops  best  adapted 
to  -Mil  and  climatic  conditions.  Good  harvests  arc  annually  gathered  and  Mr.  Van  Allen  is 
today  recognized  as  one  of  the  substantial  agriculturists  of  his  community, 

(in  ih,.  ;;,|  ,,|  .hily.  ISs:;.  Mr.  Van  Allen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Kate  Van  Osdel 
and  their  united  efforts  have  resulted  in  tic  accumulation  of  the  fine  body  ol  land  of  eight 
hundred  acres  which  they  now  own  in  tin'  fertile  James  and  Missouri  river  bottoms.  Mis. 
Van  Allen  is  a  daughter  of  Dr.  Abraham  Van  Osdel,  oi f  Dakota'-  pioi i  citizens,     lb'  was 

horn    in    Indiana    and    wedded    Anna     E.    Illldiy.    a    native    of    New     York.      They    removed    from 

Indiana  in  Minnesota  before  the  civil  war  ami  pushed  on  to  the  outer  frontier,  arriving  at 
Yankton,  Julj  ;.  1862,  having  crossed  the  border  of  the  territorj  two  days  earlier.  Mr. 
Van  i '-dd  was  the  first  physician  in  Yankton  hut  soon  abandoned  regular  practice,  lie  pur- 
chased   a    farm    on    the   east    side   of   the  . lames   river,   where   the    lower    bridge    is   now    located, 

and   there  established   a   cable   ferry     (he   first  on   the  river.     This   was  operated   until    isr.s. 

After   the    family    located    on    their   claim    on    the   .lames    river    the    Indians    became    hostile   and 

committed    sot lepredations.      A    friendly    Indian,    whom    the    Van    Osdel    children    called 

"I   in  le  Joe,"  slipped  away  from  camp  at  night  and  gave  Dr.  Van  Osdel  warning  of  an   intended 


MRS.  KATE  VAN  ALLEN 


THE  NCW  YORif 

IPUbljc  ;  ; 


ITILD1-  ' 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  337 

raid  and  told  him  to  take  his  family  and  hurry  to  town.  The  Doctor  had  cured  Uncle  doc's 
squaw,  who  was  dangerously  ill  in  their  camp  a  year  before,  and.  true  to  the  Indian  nature, 
the  man  did  not  forget  the  favor  and  took  this  occasion  to  show  his  gratitude.  Mrs.  Van 
Osdel  taught  the  first  school  in  Yankton,  a  tuition  school  held  in  a  private  house,  the  session 
beginning  on  the  1st  of  December,  1862.  Thus  the  family  was  closely  connected  with  various 
events  which  have  left  an  impress  upon  the  annals  of  Yankton  county.  Dr.  Van  Osdel 
removed  to  Chelsea,  Kansas,  where  he  passed  away  in  January,  1871.  The  mother  then 
returned  to  Yankton,  where  she  passed  away  in  May  of  the  following  year. 

Mis.  Van  Allen  has  the  distinction  of  being  the  first  white  girl  born  in  Yankton,  her 
natal  day  being  March  10,  1863.  She  was  only  about  eight  or  nine  years  of  age  when  left 
an  orphan,  subsequent  to  which  time  she  made  her  home  witli  her  grandmother,  who  had 
married  Milton  Morey  for  her  second  husband.  Mrs.  Van  Allen  found  a  good  home  with 
them.  They  gave  her  the  best  educational  advantages  of  the  times  and  she  became  one  of 
the  most  capable  teachers  of  Y'ankton  county.  She  taught  the  first  school  established  at 
Irene  and  was  the  second  teacher  in  the  school  in  the  Inch  district.  An  aunt  taught  the  first 
school  at  Mission  Hill.  It  was  on  Friday  before  the  great  Hood  that  Mrs.  Van  Allen  dis- 
missed her  school  for  the  year  and  returned  to  her  home  on  the  .lames  river  at  the  time  when 
the  valley  was  swept  by  the  memorable  torrent.  In  her  father's  family  were  six  sons  and 
daughters  who  yet  remain  in  Y'ankton  county:  Abraham  L.  Van  Osdel,  now  living  at  Mission 
Hill;  William  T.,  a  resident  of  Y'ankton:  Samuel  F..  farming  in  Gayville  township;  Elizabeth, 
the  wife  of  Clark  S.  West,  of  Fullerville;  Mrs.  Kate  Van  Allen;  and  Lynn  W..  who  is  pro- 
prietor of  the  elevator  at  Gayville. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Van  Allen  have  been  born  four  children,  of  whom  but  one  survives, 
Flossie  1...  who  gave  hex  hand  in  marriage  to  Chris  Christienson,  of  Lynch,  Nebraska.  They 
also  have  two  adopted  children  upon  whom  they  have  bestowed  parental  love  ami  care: 
Clover,  who  is  now  the  wife  of  Perry  Rees  and  is  living  two  miles  north  of  the  Van  Allen 
farm;  and  Arthur  .1.,  who  is  yet   with   Mr.  and  Mrs.  Van  Allen. 

(If  the  notable  events  of  tin'  early  days  Mr.  ami  Mrs.  Van  Allen  can  relate  many  per- 
sona] experiences  of  interest.  During  the  tlood  in  the  spring  of  lss!  Mr.  Van  Allen  and 
his  brother  rescued  the  Mortons,  father  and  daughter,  from  the  attic  of  their  house  after  it 
had  started  to  the  gull  on  the  crest  of  the  flood.  In  a  light  skiff  the  two  young  men  rowed 
out  to  the  floating  dwelling,  chopped  a  hole  in  the  gable  and  drew  the  imperiled  captives  out 
into  the  boat.  They  were  in  the  upper  part  of  the  attic,  with  not  room  enough  to  stand, 
and  were  up  to  their  waists  in  the  icy  waters  when  sitting  on  the  rafters  of  their  enforce. I 
prison,  without  light,  as  there  were  no  windows  nor  openings  in  the  attic  above  water  line. 
Mr.  Van  Allen's  father  spent  a  number  of  days  in  a  skill  rescuing  settlers  from  their  sub- 
merged dwellings  and  getting  cattle  and  horses  to  the  higher  ground  in  tie  Nebraska  hills. 
Just  a  few  days  after  returning  to  her  grandmother's  on  the  James  river,  after  closing  her 
term  of  school.  Mrs.  Van  Allen  was  one  of  a  party  of  thirty-eight  who  found  refuge  in  the 
upper  part  of  the  granary  for  several  days  until  rescued  by  Captain  Lavender  in  a  launch 
which  landed  them  on  the  porch  of  the  large  brick  house  now  owned  by  Otto  Yeaggie.  The 
water  was  eight  feet  deep  over  the  Morey  home.  Great  have  been  tic  changes  which  have 
been  brought  about  in  the  intervening  years  to  the  present  time,  and  with  the  work  of  sub- 
stantial development  and  improvement  in  their  locality  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Van  Allen  have  been 
actively  connected.  They  are  today  owners  of  one  of  the  line  farm  properties  of  Yankton 
and  in  all  their  business  and  social  relations  they  have  commanded  and  won  the  respect  and 
confidence  of  all  who  have  known  them. 


JOHN  C.  CHAPMAN. 


John  ( '.  (  hapman,  a  well  known  architect  of  Sioux  Kails,  where  he  has  resided  for  about 
a  quarter  of  a  century,  has  here  followed  his  profession  since  1899  with  excellent  success. 
His  birth  occurred   in   Nashua.  New    Hampshire,  on   the    17th   of  June.    Is7t.  his   parents   being 

John  H.  and  Mary    ik)   chapman.     Tin'  Chapman   family  i-  of   English,   French  and   Irish 

stock,  while  the  Cooks  are  of  English  descent. 


338  I  US  1 1  iRY  (  )F  Si  )UTH  DAKOTA 

John  C.  Chapman  was  a  youth  ol  fifteen  when  in  1889  his  parents  established  their 
home  in  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  where  he  continued  his  education,  completing  a  course 
in  the  Sioux  Falls  high  school  with  the  class  of  L892.  Seven  years  later  he  took  up  archi- 
tecture,  to  which  profession  he  has  since  devoted  his  time  and  energies,  his  ability  and  skill 
in  that  direction  having  contributed  materially  to  the  adornment  of  the  city  along  architec- 
tural   lines. 

On  the  llth  of  February,  L908,  Mr.  Chapman  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mi--  Madge  I. 
Corwin,  a  daughter  of  Rev.  G.  J.  Corwin.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican 
party,  while  his  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  First  Methodist  Episco- 
pal church.  He  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  in  both  business  and  social  circles  of  his 
adopted  city  and   well  merits  the  prosperity  which  has  attended  his  endeavors. 


(  IIARLES    ARTHUR   FOUNTAIN. 

Charles  Arthur  Fountain,  cashier  of  the  Commercial  Bank  of  Watertown,  was  born  in 
Nashua,  Iowa,  on  the  Tth  of  November.  1858,  a  son  of  George  II.  and  Dolly  A.  (Brown) 
Fountain,  the  former  a  native  of  the  state  of  New  York  and  the  latter  of  Illinois,  where 
they  were  married,  the  father  having  gone  to  that  state  when  a  young  man.  Immediately 
following  their  marriage  they  removed  to  New  Hampton.  Iowa,  where  Mr.  Fountain  opened 
a  hotel,  and  subsequently  he  removed  with  his  family  to  Nashua,  Iowa,  where  he  also 
conducted  a  hotel  for  a  time.  He  afterward  embarked  in  merchandising  and  was  thus 
prominently  and  successfully  identified  with  commercial  pursuits  for  many  years,  but 
eventually  disposed  of  his  store  and  for  some  years  represented  the  house  of  G.  Becker, 
wholesale  clothiers  of  Chicago.  In  1880,  while  still  with  that  house,  he  came  to  South 
Dakota  and  homesteaded  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land,  also  taking  up  a  tree  claim 
oi  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  and  preempting  a  quarter  section  near  the  present  county 
i. it  of  (lark  county.  While  he  made  his  home  there  he  continued  his  work  as  a  commercial 
salesman  up  to  the  time  of  Ids  death.  His  widow  survives  and  now  makes  her  home  with 
her   children. 

Charles  A.  Fountain  spent  his  youthful  days  with  his  parents,  acquiring  his  education  in 

the   public  scl Is  of   Nashua,   Iowa,  with  an   evening  commercial   course   in   a  business  college 

in  Minneapolis,  Minnesota.  In  early  manhood  he  spent  a  period  of  several  months  as  an 
employe  iii  a  lumberyard  in  that  city  and  later  engaged  in  clerking  in  a  grocery  store 
there. 

In  1880  Mr.  Fountain  came  to  South  Dakota  with  his  father  and  on  his  arrival  here  he 
availed  himself,  as  did  the  father,  of  the  opportunity  to  secure  land  in  this  state  free.  He 
homesteaded  a  quarter  section,  took  up  a  tree  claim  oi  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  and  also 
preempted  another  quarter  section  adjoining  the  present  county  seat  of  (lark  county.  At 
that    time,  however,  there  was  no  town   there  and   not    for  two  years  thereafter   was  a  railroad 

limit    into   tin-  county,     lie  tinned   his  atteni to  general  agricultural   pursuits,   winch  he 

carried  on  lor  fout  or  live  years  and  then  entered  the  county  courthouse,  where  for  several 
years  he  served  as  clerk  in  the  office  of  the  recorder  of  deeds  and  in  the  county  treasurer's 
office.  In  L890  he  was  appointed  chief  clerk  of  the  Crow  Creek  Indian  reservation  under 
President  Harrison  and  served  in  that  position  until  after  the  election  <d'  President  Cleve- 
land, when  he  was  removed  to  make  way  lor  a  democratic  successor.  Mr.  Fountain  was 
then  called  to  Lakota,  North  Dakota,  to  assist  in  the  management  of  a  company  store  being 
operated   by   the   Minneapolis   Elevator  people.     He  managed  the  business  for  two  years  and 

then    id d    l.i    Clark,    South    Dakota.       He    was    afterward    made    assistant    cashier    in    the 

Clark  Count)  Bank  and  remained  in  Unit  position  for  three  years.  While  serving  in  the 
I  elected  county  auditor  of  Clark  county  and  filled  that  position  through  two 
terms  On  the  expiration  of  his  second  term  he  was  appointed  -tale  hank  examiner  for 
South  Dakota  and  remained  in  that  important  position  for  seven  years  or  for  a  longer  period 
than  urn  other  incumbent.  In  November,  ran.  however,  he  resinned  and  came  to  Water 
town  to  a.i.pt  his  present  position  as  cashier  of  the  Commercial  Bank.  As  the  years  have 
;one  on   his  activities   have   been   of   increasing    importance,  connecting    him   nunc  and    more 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  339 

largely  with  interests  bearing  upon  the  welfare,  upbuilding  and  progress  of  the  different 
communities  with  which  he  has  been  associated. 

In  1882  Mr.  Fountain  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mira  A.  Hager.  of  St.  Paul,  Minne- 
sota, by  whom  he  has  a  daughter,  Nellie,  now  the  wife  of  Frank  H.  Cannon,  a  real-estate 
dealer  of  Watertown,  South  Dakota.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Cannon  have  two  sons,  Frank  Fountain 
and    Robert    (  assius. 

In  fraternal  circles  Mr.  Fountain  is  widely  known,  having  membership  in  Watertown 
Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Wlatertown  Chapter,  No.  12.  R.  A.  M. ;  Myrtle  Lodge,  No.  43,  K.  P.,  of 
(lark.  South  Dakota;  Watertown  Lodge,  No.  838,  B.  P.  0.  E.;  the  Ancient  Order  of  United 
Workmen  of  Clark;  and  the  Modern  Brotherhood  of  America  at  Clark.  He  is  a  charter  mem- 
ber of  four  of  these  organizations,  and  is  a  prominent  figure  in  fraternal  circles,  exemplifying 
in  his  life  the  basic  principles  of  brotherhood  and  mutual  helpfulness  upon  which  these 
different  orders  are  founded.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Watertown  Country  Club  and 
his  wife  is  a  member  of  the  Congregational  church.  Both  are  highly  esteemed  and  in  their 
section  of  the  state  they  are  widely  and  favorably  known,  their  many  good  traits  of  heart 
and  iiiinil  endearing  them  to  all  with  whom  they  have  been  brought  in  contact. 


HARRY  WENTZY. 


Harry  Wentzy,  a  banker  and  capitalist,  well  known  in  Rapid  City,  where  he  makes 
his  home,  and  throughout  the  western  portion  of  the  state,  was  born  in  Alsace-Lorraine, 
.January  26,  1874,  a  son  of  Henri  and  Nannette  Wentzy,  who  were  of  French  birth  and 
pari  utage.  The  family  came  to  the  United  States  in  1S84,  settling  first  at  Kimball.  Dakota 
territory.  The  father  engaged  in  the  hardware  business  in  connection  with  the  Ochsner 
Hardware  Company  continuously  from  his  arrival  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1911. 
His  widow  survives  and  yet  makes  her  home  in  Kimball. 

Harry  Wentzy  was  the  second  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  four  children,  three  of 
whom  are  yet  living.  He  attended  the  public  schools  of  Kimball  until  he  had  passed  through 
consecutive  grades  and  was  graduated  from  the  high  school  as  a  member  of  the  class  of 
1893.  His  initial  step  along  the  line  of  his  business  career  was  made  with  the  Kimball 
Graphic  and  for  a  considerable  period  he  was  identified  with  newspaper  publications.  In 
1897  lie  purchased  the  Pukwana  Press  and  later  became  proprietor  of  the  Reporter,  which 
papers  he  after  consolidated  under  the  name  of  the  Press-Reporter.  He  conducted  that 
journal  until  1910,  but  in  the  meantime  had  come  to  Rapid  City  in  1907  and  had  founded 
the  Gate  City  Guide,  which  he  sold  after  three  years.  He  then  turned  his  attention  to 
financial  interests  and  became  associated  with  the  Security  Savings  Bank,  of  which  he  was 
chosen  president  upon  its  reorganization.  He  is  also  the  president  of  the  State  Bank  of 
Scenic.  South  Dakota,  is  president  of  the  First  State  Bank  at  Farmingdale,  is  president  of 
the  Ranchman's  State  Bank  at  Fairburn  and  thus  is  active  in  the  management  and  control 
of  various  financial  institutions.  He  is  likewise  a  stockholder  in  the  Dakota  Plaster  Com- 
pany mid  he  lias  huge  holdings  in  ranch  lands.  He  has  done  much  toward  promoting  ranch 
development   ami   in  this  way  has  contributed  largely  to  the  upbuilding  of  the  state. 

On  the  1-tth  of  June,  1910,  Mr.  Wentzy  was  married  to  Mrs.  Theodore  Wuest,  a  daughter 
of  Judge  D.  P..  Bailey,  of  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and  they  have  one  child.  In  politics 
Mr.  Wentzy  is  a  democrat  and  a  recognized  leader  in  party  ranks,  having  served  as  state 
chairman  of  the  democratic  organization  in  South  Dakota.  He  has  done  much  toward 
shaping  its  policy  in  late  years  and  in  furthering  its  successes.  He  served  as  president  of  the 
Stale  Press  Association  for  one  term  during  ins  residence  at  Pukwana.  Fraternally  he  is 
nr.  tnl  with  Flks  Lodge,  No.  262,  of  si.mx  Falls,  with  the  Brotherhood  of  American  Yeo- 
men, the  Woodmen  of  the  World  and  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  He  funis  recrea- 
tion in  travel  and  has  visited  many  points  in  America  and  abroad.  Be  is  a  successful,  self- 
made  man  and  his  advancement  is  due  largely  to  close  application.  He  began  with  working 
his  way  through  school  and  from  the  age  of  fourteen  years  lias  depended  upon  his  own 
resources.  Having  confidence  in  the  utlimate  future  of  the,  state,  he  has  taken  advantage 
of  Ins  opportunities  for  judicious  investment  and  has  benefited  thereby.  He  was  one  of 
the  pioneers  in  the  development  of  the  creamer}    business  and  was  one  of  the  first  to  create 


340  HISTl  >KY  i  IF  S(  )UTE   DAK<  »T.A 

an  interest  in  farmers  elevators  and  in  the  cooperative  methods  of  marketing  grain  crops. 
Be  has  studied  the  business  situation  from  many  possible  standpoints  and  is  one  of  the 
most  prominent  oi  the  state's  younger  generation  of  men.  With  him  opportunity  spells 
success  and  his  work  has  ln.ii  a  valuable  asset  in  furthering  the  interests  and  welfare  of 
Si  mil  Dakota. 


RT.   REV.  THOMAS  O'OiiKMAX. 

lit.  Rev.    Ill i-  O'Gorman,  1).  I).,  bishop  of  Sioux  Falls,  which  includes  all  the  portion 

of  the  state  east  of  the  Missouri  river  with  episcopal  residence  at  Sioux  Falls,  is  considered 
on  all  sides  as  one  oi  the  most  erudite,  refined  and  highly  cultured  ecclesiastics  this  coun- 
try possesses.  His  magnetic  charm  of  manner,  his.  geniality  and  unvarying  kindness  have 
won  for  him  the  deep  and  abiding  affections  of  all  irrespective  of  creed  or  nationality,  who 
have  come  in  contact  with  him. 

Bishop  O'Gorman  was  horn  in  Boston,  Massachusetts,  May  1,  1843,  but  during  his  child- 
hood days  the  family  home  was  established  in  Chicago  by  his  parents.  John  and  Margaret 
O'Gorman,  who  after  some  years  removed  to  St.  Paul,  Minnesota.  It  was  in  the  public  and 
parochial  schools  of  that  city  that  he  acquired  his  early  education.  He  was  but  ten  and 
.aie  halt  years  of  age  when  in  company  with  the  now  distinguished  Archbishop  Ireland,  then 
a  youth  of  sixteen,  he  was  sent  to  France,  where  he  resumed  his  literary  studies  and  also 
entered  upon  preparation  for  the  priesthood.  He  spent  about  twelve  years  in  study  abroad 
and  upon  his  return  to  St.  Paul.  Minnesota,  in  lsii.",  was  ordained  priest  on  the  5th  of  Novem 
In  r,  of  that  year.  His  first  pastoral  duties  were  in  connection  with  a  missionary  district  in 
southern  Minnesota  with  Rochester  as  a  central  point.  There  he  continued  until  L878,  when 
he  joined  the  I'aulist  lathers  in  their  missionary  work  and  during  a  portion  of  two  years 
was  an  assistant  in  the  church  of  St.  Paul  in  Xew  York  city.  His  efforts  were  more  largely 
concentrated  upon  the  educational  department  of  Catholic  activity  when  in  lss.",  he  was  made 
the  first  president  of  the  College  of  St.  Thomas.  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  in  which  institution  be 
also  filled  the  chairs  of  philosophy  and  dogmatic  theology.  In  mini  he  was  appoint.'.!  pro 
fessor  ..I  ecclesiastical  history  in  the  Roman  <  atholic  University  at  Washington.  I).  ('.,  where 
he  remained  until  April.  1896,  when  he  was  consecrated  bishop  of  the  diocese  of  Sioux  Falls, 
being  the   second    incumbent    of   that  see. 

While  a    resident   of   Washington    Bishop  O'Gorman   was   selected   to  write  a   history  of 
tie-  Roman  Catholic  church  in  the  United  states,  a  work  which  he  successfuly  accomplished, 

this  bee ing  volume  nine  of  the  series  of  denominational  church   histories  published   undei 

the  auspices  of  the  American  Society  of  Church  History.  Of  his  wank  in  this  connection  it 
iia-    I. en    said:      "This    volume    evidences    the    tact    that    no    mistake    was    made    in    his    being 

selected   lor  the  work.      II  covers  a   wider  field   than  any  other  volume  of  the  series,  com nc- 

ing  with  thi'  first  landing  of  Columbus  on  this  continent  and.  advancing  step  by  step,  gives 
a  complete  account  of  the  development  and  growth  of  the  church  to  the  present  time.  It  is 
,    great     vvoik,    written    in    a    most    attractive   and    scholarly    style,   and    places   the    bishop- ill    tin' 

front    rank  of  historical  writers." 

\ii.ither   quotation    x\  ill    perhaps    serve    best    to    indicate    s ithing    oi    the    nature    of    his 

duties,  the  extent  of  his  work  and  the  beneficial  effect  of  his  influence.  "On  the  :j.I  of  .May. 
1896,  Hi-hop  O'Gorman  arrived  in  Sioux  Falls,  accompanied  by  Archbishop  Ireland.  < . i  St. 
Paul,  and  many  other  high  dignitaries  of  the  church.  The  reception,  the  ceremonies  of  the 
installation  the  .lay  following,  in  St.  Michael's  church,  ami  the  banquet  tendered  him,  will 
always  he  remembered  by  participants  as  am. oil  tic  grandest  events  in  the  history  of  the 
city.  It  i-  not  (....  much  to  say  that  a  more  cordial  and  elaborate  welcome  was  never  given 
"He  in  Sioux  falls;  and  one  of  the  most  pleasing  features  attending  the  coming  of  this 
eminent  prelate  to  our  midst  was  the  hearty  cooperation  of  the  clergy  of  other  denomina- 
tions in  making  the  event  a  notable  one.  Since  coming  to  South  Dakota  he  has  labored  with 
rreal    xeal  and  ability  in  advancing  the  welfare  of  his  church,  and  under  his  administration 

on Cie   fine  t    and   most   costly   church   buildings   in  the  state   have  I n   creeled.     The 

hi  hop  is  greatly  beloved  by  his  people,  and  throughout  the  state,  regardless  of  denominational 
erences,  he  is  highly  esteemed,  while  the  ,  it  v   of  Sioux   Falls  is  especially  proud  ..i   her 


l;  I     REV.  THOMAS  O'GORMAN 


THE 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  343 

distinguished  citizen."  A  contemporary  biographer  has  writeen:  "Both  by  inherent  qualities 
and  training  the  bishop  is  eminently  fitted  for  leadership  in  both  the  spiritual  and  temporal 
affairs  of  his  exalted  calling,  and  his  labors  are  fruithful  in  a  cumulative  way  and  will 
constitute  for  all  time  an  integral  part  of  the  history  of  not  only  the  church  but  also  of  the 
commonwealth  in  which  he  is  serving  so  faithfully  and  zealously.  In  1902  Bishop  ()'( Ionium 
went  to  the  city  of  Rome  as  a  member  of  the  Taft  commission,  to  which  was  assigned  the 
work  of  negotiating  with  the  church  authorities  upon  the  important  business  and  civic  ques- 
tions connected  with  the  church  in  the  Philippine  islands,  and  in  connection  with  this  work 
hi'  was  absent  from  his  diocese  for  four  month-.." 

It  would  be  tautological  in  this  connection  to  enter  into  any  series  of  statements  show- 
ing Bishop  O'Gorman  to  be  a  broad-minded  man  and  one  who  is  regarded  as  a  prominent 
representative  of  the  Catholic  clergy  of  the  new  world.  Important  commissions  have  been 
intrusted  to  him,  for  which  he  lias  been  well  qualified,  owing  to  his  liberal  education,  his  ready 
tact,  his  clear  understanding  and  his  sympathetic  interpretation  of  the  situation  and  its 
demands. 


CONRAD  H.  OWENS. 


Conrad  H.  Owens  is  the  cashier  of  the  Chester  State  Bank  and  a  well  known  figure  in 
the  financial  circles  of  Lake  county.  Minnesota  claims  him  as  a  native  son,  his  birth  having 
there  occurred  on  the  21st  of  October,  1881,  his  parents  being  Carl  and  Ellen  (Bengtson) 
( hvens.  At  the  usual  age  he  entered  the  public  schools  and  after  mastering  various  branches 
of  learning  therein  taught  he  supplemented  his  knowledge  by  a  commercial  course  in  a 
business  college  of  Minneapolis.  After  leaving  school  he  engaged  in  farming  with  his 
father  lor  a  number  of  years,  and  in  1910  he  removed  to  Chester,  where  he  entered  the 
i  tester  State  Bank  as  assistant  cashier,  winning  advancement  to  the  position  of  cashier 
in  1911.  This,  bank  was  organized  in  1905.  Its  deposits  at  the  time  of  the  organization 
were  thirty  thousand  dollars.  Today  they  have  reached  seventy-seven  thousand  nine 
hundred  ami  forty-three  dollars.  The  officers  of  the  bank  are  C.  E.  Olstad,  president;  W. 
<  >.  Gienapp,  vice  president;  and  C.  II.  Owens,  cashier.  The  bank  is  capitalized  for  ten 
thousand  dollars,  lias  a  surplus  of  two  thousand  and  undivided  profits  of  thirty-three  hun- 
dred. In  January,  1912.  the  bank  had  deposits  of  fifty-six  thousand  three  hundred  and 
forty-four  dollars;  in  1913  of  sixty-nine  thousand  six  hundred  and  twelve  dollars;  January, 
1914,  seventy-four  thousand  three  hundred  and  eight  dollars;  in  March,  1914,  seventy-five 
thousand  seven  hundred  and  four  dollars;  and  on  the  30th  of  June,  1914,  seventy-seven 
thousand  nine  hundred  and  forty-three  dollars,  showing  a  substantial  and  steady  growth. 
The  savings  deposits  have  doubled  in  the  last  year  and  good  business  is  being  done  in  the 
real-estate  loan  department.  The  bank  is  well  equipped  with  safety  deposit  vaults  and  in 
connection  with  a  general  banking  business  the  firm  conducts  an  insurance  business  and 
also   acts   as   agents   for  leading   steamship   lines. 

.Mr.  (i«en>  enjoys  all  kinds  of  outdoor  sports  and  exercises  and  his  social  nature  further- 
more  finds   expression    in   his   membership    in   the   Knights   of   Tythias   lodge,   of    which    he    is 

vice   chancellor,   the   Modern   W [men   camp  of   Chester   and   in   the  Odd   Fellows   lodge   at 

Wentworth.  lie  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the  men  and  measure-  oi 
the  republican  party  and  is  a  Lutheran  in  religious  faith.  He  is  a  young  man  of  many 
admirable  qualities,  as  displayed  in  business  and  other  connections,  ami  lie  has  won  a 
creditable  position   in   tie'   high   regard  of  his   fellow   townsmen   in  Lake  county. 


JOI1X    IIKKXIXIX    JU.IAN. 


John   Berndon  Julian,  secretary  and   registrar  of  the  University  of  South    Dakota,  was 
hoi  ii    ill    Warsaw.  Indiana.  May    19,    L886,  a    son    of    I'aph    and    Felicia    (Hemdon)    Julian,   both 

of    wh wile    born    in    Frankfort.    Kentucky.      The    father    is    a    minister   of    tin-    Christian 

church.     The   mother  passed  away  January    19,   1915.     They   had   two  children,   the   sister   of 


344  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

our  Bubject  being  Margaret,  the  wife  of  William  E.  Lattin,  of  Davenport,  Iowa,  head  of 
the  department   of  mathematics   in   the   Davenport   high  school. 

John  11.  Julian  grew  to  manhood  in  the  mountains  of  Kentucky,  in  the  vicinity  of 
forehead  and  Corbin,  and  there  attended  the  public  schools  until  he  was  thirteen  years  of 
age.  He  then  entered  the  high  school  of  Frankfort,  Kentucky,  and  in  1901  came  to  South 
Dakota.  His  parents  preceded  him  here  a  year.  He  remained  upon  the  Pine  Ridge 
Indian  reservation  for  one  year  and  then  entered  the  University  of  South  Dakota  at 
Vermillion  as  a  student  in  the  arts  and  science  department,  being  graduated  therefrom  in 
June,  L907.  During  the  summers  of  L907,  1908  and  1909  he  was  a  graduate  student  in  the 
department  of  physics  in  the  University  of  Chicago  and  was  engaged  during  the  winters  of 
those  years  in  teaching  physics  in  the  University  of  South  Dakota,  as  immediately  after 
graduation  lie  was  appointed  instructor  in  that  institution.  He  held  that  position  for 
Bve  years  and  in  L912  was  made  secretary  and  registrar  of  the  State  University  of  South 
Dakota,  in  which  capacity  he  is  now  serving.  He  is  systematic  and  methodical  in  his  work 
and  makes  a  study  of  the  best  methods  to  be  pursued,  seeking  always  the  maximum 
■  fficiency. 

Mr.  Julian  "as  married  on  the  24th  of  August,  1910.  to  Miss  Elsie  Sargent,  a  native  of 
Akron,  Iowa,  and  a  daughter  of  K.  \Y.  and  Abbie  (Haskell)  Sargent.  Her  father  is  a 
retired  farmer  living  in  Vermillion,  South  Dakota.  While  a  resident  of  the  Hawkeye 
stale  lie  founded  tin-  town  of  Akron.  He  is  the  owner  of  considerable  farming  land  and 
is   an    esteemed   citizen   of   Vermillion. 

Mr.  Julian  is  liberal  in  his  political  views  and  watches  with  great  interest  the  events 
and  developments- that  aiTect  our  civic  life.  lie  is  active  in  church  work,  is  a  loyal  member 
of  the  local  Baptist  church  and  for  four  years  was  superintendent  of  its  Sunday  school. 
His  fraternal  associations  are. with  the  Masonic  order  and  he  lias  been  junior  deacon  in 
the  blue   lodge.     While  a  student   in  the  university  he  was  popular  among  his  fellows  and 

; led   by  them  with  election  to  a  number  of  ollices.     'The  same  qualities  of  character  that 

won  him  the  liking  and  respect  of  his  fellow  students  have  gained  for  him  the  warm 
regard  and  esteem  of  those  who  are  associated  with  him  in  his  work  as  an  official  of  the 
university. 


CUKXFY    C.    CROSS.    M.    I). 


Dr.  Cheney  C.  Gross,  capably,  actively  and  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of 
medicine  in  Yankton,  has  since  entering  upon  the  work  never  deviated  from  the  high 
standards  which  he  has  set  up,  standards  which  embody  the  most  advanced  ethical  ideas 
concerning  medical  and  surgical  practice. 

Ilr.  dross  was  born  in  Naperville,  Illinois,  on  the  15th  of  February,  1868,  a  son  of 
Daniel  X.  and  Mary  E.  (Dudley)  Cross,  who  were  (he  parents  of  five  children.  Dr.  Cheney 
C.  Cross  being  t||,.  second  in  order  id'  birth.  His  paternal  grandparents  were  Conrad  and 
Salome  Cross,  natives  of  Germany,  who  on  leaving  their  native  Bavaria  crossed  the  Atlantic 
Ci  the  new-  world  and  settled  in  Pennsylvania,  where  they  lived  until  1833,  when  they 
removed  westward  to  l)u  Page  county.  Illinois,  where  they  remained  throughout  the  residue 
ol  their  lays.  The  Dudley  family  was  represented  in  New  England  in  pioneer  times, 
representatives  of  the  name  living  in   New    Hampshire  and   Vermont,  while  later  they   became 

pioi r   settlers   of    Du    Page   county.    Illinois,  arriving   there   at    about    the    same    ti as    the 

Gro  family.  Both  took  up  then  abode  near  the  town  of  Naperville,  where  they  were 
connected  with  farming  interests,  Conrad  Gross  was  a  devout  member  of  the  Cerman 
ICvangelican  church  and  was  widely  recognized  as  a  man  of  upright  character  whose 
fidelity  to  duty  was  above  question.  The  Dudleys  were  Congregationalists  id'  the  most 
orthodox  S'cv  F.ngland  type  and  the  maternal  grandfather  of  Dr.  Gross  was  active  in 
forming  the  church  of  that  denomination  in  Naperville,  bee ing  one  of  its  charter  mem- 
ber-, and  remaining  for  a  number  of  years  one  of  it-,  most  generous  and  helpful  supporters. 
Hi      father,    John    Dudley,    was   a    soldier   of   the    Revolutionary    war   and    the   old    flintlock 

kel    which   I arried  in  the  contest   with  Great   Britain   remained  as  a   precious  heirloom 

in  possession  of  the  family  for  many  years.  This  branch  ol  the  family  came  originally 
from    England,  the  ancestors   having   crossed  the  ocean   in    1630. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  345 

Daniel  N.  Gross,  tlie  father  of  Dr.  Gross,  was  born  in  Naperville,  Illinois,  in  1837. 
His  educational  opportunities  were  very  meager,  for  he  never  attended  school  after  reaching 
his  thirteenth  year.  When  quite  young  he  apprenticed  himself  to  learning  the  carpenter's 
trade,  which  in  due  time  he  mastered,  becoming  a  skilled  mechanic  along  that  line.  For 
some  years  prior  to  the  outbreak  of  the  Civil  war  he  was  foreman  in  a  carpenter  shop 
at  Naperville  but  with  the  call  to  arms  he  was  one  of  the  first  in  that  town  to  enlist, 
joining  Company  E  of  the  Eighth- Illinois  Cavalry,  with  which  he  was  on  active  duty  until 
he  was  made  an  aide  on  the  staff  of  General  Sumner.  His  command  was  attached  to  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  and  he  participated  in  a  number  of  the  important  campaigns  in 
Virginia,  taking  part  in  many  sanguinary  battles  which  led  up  to  the  final  victory  that 
crowned  the  Union  arms.  In  January,  1864,  following  his  return  from  the  war,  he  wedded 
Miss  Mary  I-:.  Dudley  and  they  became  the  parents  of  live  children,  of  whom  four  survive: 
Bertha  C,  who  conducted  a  kindergarten  at  Riverside,  California,  but  is  now  married  to 
Judge  Robert  B.  Tripp  of  Yankton.  South  Dakota;  Cheney  C;  Dean  D.,  who  is  a  hardware 
merchant;  and  Mary  S..  who  is  at  home.  The  youngest  child  was  Fred  A.  Gross,  who  dud 
m  San  Diego,  California,  June  28,  1900,  at  the  age  of  eighteen,  after  an  illness  of  two 
years.  The  father  was  prominent  in  public  affairs  in  Du  Page  county,  Illinois.  He  served 
for  three  terms  as  treasurer  of  that  county  and  was  postmaster  of  Naperville  for  fourteen 
years.  In  1883  he  removed  with  his  family  to  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  where  he  became 
a  partner  in  a  hardware  firm,  remaining  in  active  connection  with  that  business  until  his 
death,  which  occurred  November  28,  1889.  A  year  prior  to  that  date  he  was  elected  auditor 
of  Yankton  county  and  in  that  as  in  other  positions  which  he  had  filled  he  discharged  his 
duties  in  a  most  prompt  and  able  manner  until  death  terminated  his  efforts.  His  worth 
as  a  man  and  citizen  was  widely  acknowledged  and  the  number  of  his  friends  indicated  the 
worth   of  his  character. 

Dr.  Gross  spent  his  youthful  days  in  his  native  city,  attending  the  schools  of  Naperville, 
ami  when  the  family  came  to  Dakota  continued  his  education  in  Yankton  until  graduated 
from  the  high  school  with  the  class  of  188i>.  He  was  a  youth  of  fifteen  when  the  family 
arrived  in  this  state  and  since  that  time  he  has  taken  an  active  and  helpful  interest  in 
many  of  the  movements  which  have  resulted  to  the  benefit  and  upbuilding  of  Yankton. 
He  supplemented  his  high-school  course  by  three  years'  study  in  Yankton  College  and  at  the 
fall  term  of  1S90  he  matriculated  in  the  medical  department  of  the  Northwestern  University 
at  Chicago,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  the  summer  of  1895.  During  one  year  of 
that  period  he  was  connected  with  the  drug  house  of  G.  W.  Frostenson  in  Yankton,  but 
when  he  had  won  his  professional  degree  he  put  aside  all  other  interests  to  engage  in  the 
practice  of  medicine  and  surgery.  He  has  since  followed  his  chosen  calling  and  his  increasing 
ability,  resulting  from  further  study  and  broad  experience,  has  gained  for  him  a  position  of 
distinction.  His  reputation  extends  far  beyond  the  limits  of  the  state  and  his  skill  and 
knowledge  are  attested  by  his  colleagues  and  contemporaries,  who  speak  of  him  in  terms 
of  high  praise  and  esteem.  He  is  at  all  times  loyal  to  the  highest  ethical  standards  of  the 
profession  and  anything  which  tends  to  bring  to  man  the  key  to  that  complex  mystery 
which  we  call  life  is  of  deep  interest  to  him.  The  consensus  of  public  opinion  names  him 
as  one  of  the  leading  physicians  of  his  section  of  the  state,  there  being  constant  demand 
upon  him  for  professional  service. 

Dr.  Gross  belongs  to  the  leading  local  and  state  medical  associations  and  takes  an 
active  part  in  their  deliberations.  His  name  is  on  the  membership  roll  of  the  Sioux  Valley 
Medical  Association,  the  Yankton  District  Medical  Association,  the  South  Dakota  Medical 
Society,  of  which   he   is  ex-president,  and  the   American    Medical    Association,     lb-   has  also 

filled   a    number   of    important    positions    in    the   path    of   his    professi including   that    of 

health  officer  of  Yankton  ami  superintendent  of  the  county  board  of  health,  which  position 
lie  filled  for  mx  years.  He  was  likewise  county  coroner  for  two  terms  and  for  a  number 
of  years  he  has  been  surgeon  for  the  Great  Northern  Railway  at  Yankton,  while  for 
a  number  of  the  leading  old  line  life  insurance  companies  he  is  medical  examiner.  In 
addition  he  has  an  extensive  private  practice  and  few  physicians  of  his  age  and  experience 
have  ..mi,'  -,,  prominently  to  the  front  as  Dr.  Gross  ami  none  have  been  more  faithful 
ami  capable   in  Hie  discharge  of  their  Julie-. 

In  religious  faith  Dr.  Cross  is  a  Congregationalist,  holding  membership  in  flic  First 
church  in  Yankton,  in  the  work  of  which  he  is  actively  interested,     lie  also  belongs  to  the 


346  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Phoenix  lodge  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  Be  ever  acknowledges  his  indebtedness  l"  the 
teachings  and  the  sympathy  and  encouragemenl  of  his  mother,  who  is  a  strong,  earnest 
and  sincere  Christian  character,  possessing  unusual  intellectual  strength  and  ability.  She 
supplemented  her  education  in  the  schools  of  Naperville,  Illinois,  by  study  in  the  Rockford 
(111.)  Female  Seminary  and  1ms  ever  kepi  in  touch  with  the  trend  of  modern  thought  along 
man}  lines,  sin.  still  maintains  her  place  a1  the  head  of  the  household,  of  which  Dr.  Gross 
is  yet  a  member,  and  she  has  shared  with  him  in  all  of  .his  interests  and  ambitions,  lie 
possesses  a  Btudious  nature  and  scholarly  habit-  and  is  as  well  read  in  the  held  of  general 
literature  as  he  is  in  that  of  medicine.  An  interesting  talker,  it  is  evident  at  once  that 
he  understands  the  subject  under  discussion.  He  possesses  a  social,  genial  nature  which 
renders  him  a  pleasing  companion  and  he  has  a  circle  of  friends  almost  coextensive  with 
the  circle  of  hi-  acquaintance.  It  would  he  impossible  to  present  a  complete  history  of 
Yankton    without    mention    id'    Dr.    Cross,    for    he    is    justly    accounted    one    id'    its    leading 

■  It  I/en-. 


.loilX  R.  MULLER. 


John  K.  .Midler,  a  well  known  farmer  of  Bon  Homme  county,  was  born  in  Cassville,  Wis- 
consin. January  6,  1869,  and  is  a  son  of  William  and  Mary  (Grattan)  Muller.  His  father 
"as  born  in  Alsace,  France,  now  a  part  of  Germany,  May  27,  1837,  and  was  only  fourteen 
years  of  age  when  he  came  to  this  country  in  1851  with  his  father,  William  Midler,  Sr.  The 
journey  was  made  in  a  sailing  vessel,  which  was  three  months  in  crossing  the  Atlantic,  and 
alter  landing  in  New  Orleans  they  |iroeeedcd  up  the  Mississippi  liver  to  St.  Louis,  where  the 
lather  worked  for  a  year  or  so.  During  this  time  they  were  joined  by  the  remainder  of  the 
family.  Later  they  removed  to  Davenport.  Iowa,  where  William  Muller.  Jr.,  was  employed 
as  a  clerk  in  a  general  merchandise  store.  Lor  some  years  he  continued  to  work  in  the  north 
during  the  summer  months,  returning  to  St.  Louis  each  winter.  Subsequently  he  located  at 
Cassville.  Wisconsin,  where  he  secured  a  situation  in  a  store  and  was  thus  employed  for  some 
I but    later  tinned  his  attention  to   Farming. 

In  Is;:;  he  came  to  Dakota  territory  and  deciding  to  make  lion  Homme  county  his  home. 
he  preempted  a  homestead  and  also  a  timber  claim,  the  latter  on  section  :.'4.  township  93, 
range  62,  Hancock  precinct.  The  preemption  claim  was  located  live  miles  west  of  Perkins 
and  the  family  residence  was  the  first   house  built   between  Choteau  creek  and  Springfield  on 

the   main   stage   line  and   mail   route   ir Sioux   City   ami   Yankton  to  the   Black    Hill-,  by 

waj    ..I    I- i.i t    Randall  and   Fort   Pierre.     It   was  therefore  natural  that   travelers  should  stay 

over    night    at    the    Muller    home    and    they    entertained    many    who    were    journeying    from    I  he 

eastern   part  of  the  state  to  the  west,  or  were  returning  to  tl ast.     Their   first    residence 

was  a    log    house   with  a   dirt    roof   but    in    Is7ti  a    better   house   was    built    mi    the   timber  claim, 

the  lower  story    being   of  sod   and   the   upper  story   of  timber.      Still    later  a   g I    frame   house 

w.i-  erected,  which  remained  the  family  residence  until  the  parents  retired  in  March,  L903, 
and  removed  to  Tyndall,  South  Dakota.  There  Mi-.  Muller  died  in  L908.  She  was  a  natne 
oi  Ireland  and  accompanied  her  parents  on  their  emigration  to  the  I  nited  states.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Grattan   first   located  in  St.   Louis.   Missouri,  hut   afterward   removed   to  Grant   county, 

Wisconsin.  Since  the  death  of  his  wife  Mr.  Midler  has  made  his  home  wilh  a  son.  who 
resides  in  Sioux  falls,  South  Dakota.  They  were  the  parents  of  eight  children,  six  of  whom 
are  -till  living:  William  G.,  who  is  residing  on  Choteau  creek;  Henry  A.,  who  was  educated 
at  II"'  State  Agricultural  College  at  Brookings  and  the  state  University  at  Vermillion,  and 
i-  mm  an  attorney  of  Sioux  falls  and  state  referee  on  banking;  Mary,  the  wile  oi  W.  O 
Trelfry,  ol  Lreffry,  Idaho;  John  R.,  oi  this  review;  [Catherine,  now  a  teacher  in  the  Min- 
neapolis  -el Is,   w  ho   attended   college   at    Madison.   South    Dakota,  and   at    Yankton,   and    was 

graduated   from   the  Springfield  Normal  Scl I;   and  Gerald,  who  was  a   student   at   the 

South  Dakota  W'e-leyan  University  at  Mitchell  and  at  the  state  Normal  School  oi  Spring- 
field, and    wa-    im    several   years  superintendent   ol    the   Lou    Homme  enmity  sel Is   lint    is   now 

principal   oi   the   -el I-   at    Emery,   South    Dakota. 

During  the  first  year-  of  hi-  residence  in  Dakota  territory,  the  lather  endured  many 
hard    hips  and  had  many  unpleasant  experiences,  but    the   L.'th  of  January,  1888,  is  always  espe- 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  349 

dally  vivid  in  his  memory,  as  he  thru  narrowly  escaped  death  by  freezing.  He,  with  two 
other  men,  were  west  of  the  river,  when'  they  had  gone  to  get  hay,  and.  although  they 
started  home  as  soon  as  the  storm  broke,  by  the  time  they  reached  the  river  the  wind  was 
so  high  that  it  swept  the  loaded  wagons  along  the  smooth  ice  of  the  river  down  stream  and 
it  was  impossible  to  make  any  headway  across  the  river.  The  teams  were  at  length  unhitched 
and  all  started  for  home,  but  Mr.  Muller,  who  was  ahead  on  foot,  became  separated  from  the 
others  and  when  he  learned  that  they  had  gone  on  without  him  he  sought  the  best  shelter 
obtainable  and  succeeded  in  finding  a  somewhat  protected  spot  in  the  gulch,  where  he  tramped 
back  and  forth  among  the  scrub  oaks  for  twelve  hours,  or  throughout  the  night.  By  morn- 
ing the  storm  had  abated  and  he  found  a  trail  leading  to  his  home.  The  determination  and 
physical  vitality  that  enabled  him  to  survive  such  a  night  have  been  strong  factors  in  his 
success  and  the  material  prosperity  that  he  has  gained  is  well  merited.  He  is  freely  accorded 
the  esteem  of  his  fellow  citizens,  who  honor  him  as  a  man  of  ability  and  integrity. 

John  K.  .Muller  was  about  six  years  of  age  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  on  their 
removal  to  Dakota  territory.  He  was  reared  chiefly  in  Hon  Homme  county,  where  he  attended 
the  public  schools,  and  remained  with  his  father  upon  the  home  farm  until  his  marriage, 
being  of  great  assistance  in  the  operation  of  the  homestead.  He  now  owns  the  northwest 
quarter  of  section  24,  township  93,  range  61,  Hancock  precinct,  and  as  his  land  adjoins  the 
town  of  Perkins  it  is  especially  valuable.  It  is  not  only  favorably  located  but  is  also 
naturally  productive  and  its  fertility  has  been  conserved  by  wise  methods  of  cultivation. 
Mr.  .Muller  is  progressive  and  alert  and  uses  the  latest  improved  machinery  in  his  farm  work, 
which  insures  greater  efficiency.  His  crops  arc  excellent  and,  as  he  studies  the  markets  care- 
fully, he  is  able  to  sell  to  advantage.  His  residence  is  large  and  supplied  with  a-11  conveniences 
and  tin'  ham  is  commodious  and  is  well  arranged.  There  are  two  immense  silos  on  the 
place,  while'  a   line  grove  and  orchards  further  enhance  the  value  of  the  property. 

Mr.  Muller  was  married  on  Christmas  Day  of  1902,  to  Miss  Julia  M.  Snow,  who  was  born 
in  Beloit,  Wisconsin.  Her  parents,  Charles  and  Mary  (Henry)  Snow,  came  to  Dakota  ter- 
ritory early  in  March,  1SST,  and  settled  in  lion  Homme  county,  l'.oth  passed  away  in  19ns 
at  Perkins.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Muller  have  been  born  three  children:  Mary,  who  died  at 
the  age  of  six  months;  Alice;  and  Clara.  Mr.  Muller  is  a  democrat  in  his  political  belief  and 
belongs  to  Mount  Zion  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M..  at   Springfield. 


CARL  J.  KJENSTAD. 


Carl  I.  Kjenstad  is  cashier  of  the  Central  State  Bank  of  llavti  and  through  persistent 
and  intelligently  directed  effort  has  made  for  himself  a  creditable  position  in  business  circles 

of  Hamlin  county.     He  was  born  February  22,  1870,  in  Fillmor unity.  .Minnesota,  a  son  of 

Christian  and  Martha  Kjenstad.  As  the  name  indicates,  the  family  came  originally  from 
Norway,  arriving  in  Minnesota  in  18f>6.  A  removal  was  made  to  South  Dakota  in  the  fall 
of  1880,  at  which  time  they  became  residents  of  Deuel  county,  where  the  father  homesteaded 
and  also  secured  a  timber  claim  in  Xorden  township.  Since  that  time  he  has  been  closely 
identified  with  agricultural  interests  in  Deuel  county  and  both  he  and  his  wife  are  still 
Ii\  ing   upon  the  ..1.1  home  farm. 

(ail  .1.  Kjenstad  was  a  lad  of  about  ten  years  when  the  family  came  to  South  Dakota 
and  in  the  public  schools  he  pursued  his  earlj  education,  while  later  hi'  attended  the 
Lutheran  Normal  School  at  Sioux  Falls.  When  he  had  mastered  the  curse  there  he  returned 
I.,  the  farm,  giving  his  father  the  benefit  of  his  services  for  a  time,  and  then  started  farming 
on  his  own  account  in  ls'.il,  having  purchased  land  in  Deuel  county.  The  succeeding  eight 
years  were  devoted  to  agricultural  pursuits  there,  after  which  he  rented  his  farm  and  took 
up  hi-,  abode  in  Watertown,  when'  he  became  connected  with  the  Melham  Brothers  Lumber 
Company.  Two  years  later  he  came  to  Hayti.  as  representative  of  the  same  company,  lie 
remained  in  that  employ  until  1911  and  in  the  following  year  entered  the  bank.  In  com- 
pany with  others  Mr.  Kjenstad  purchased  the  Central  Slate  Bank  and  in  April,  1912,  assumed 
i  lie  duties  of  cashier,  in  which  position  he  is  largely  directing  the  interests  and  policy  of 
the  institution,  That  the  methods  of  the  officers  are  most  practical  and  resultant  is  indi- 
cated   in    the    fact   that    during    the    last    three    years    the    business   of   the    bank    has    increased 


350  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

al t   fourfold.     In  addition   t"  his  banking  interests  Mr.   Kj  ens  tad   is  a   stockholder  of  the 

Fai  mers  Elevator  at  Brandt. 

On   the  35th   ol    November,    1909,   Mr.   Kjenstad   \\ it-   married   to   Miss   Ellen   Opdah]    a 
daughter  oi    Hogen   and    Matilda   Opdahl,  also  earl)    residents  of   Hamlin  county,  and   both 

now    living.     The)    have   child,    Edna    .Matilda.     The    parents   hold    membership    in    the 

Lutheran  church  and  Mr.  Kjenstad  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  'party. 
He  enjoys  hunting  and  fishing  and  also  is  a  devotee  id  the  automobile.  He  is  a  member  of 
the  Volunteer  Fire  Company  of  Hayti  and  everything  pertaining  to  South  Dakota's  welfare 
and  upbuilding  is  of  interest  to  him.  Practically  his  entire  life  has  been  spent  In  t ! i i -  state 
and.  believing  in  its  possibilities  and  opportunities,  he  has  done  everything  in  his  power  to 
further  public  progress  along  substantial  lines.  His  efforts  have  been  of  value  to  the 
communit)   and  Hamlin  county  numbers  him  among  its  representative  men. 


CHARLES  PARKER  WARREN. 

Charles  Parker  Warren,  attorney  at  law  of  Huron,  was  born  at  Oronoco,  Minnesota, 
April  28,  is;:;.  His  father.  Josiab  11.  Warren,  was  both  a  farmer  and  builder  and  after 
living  for  a  considerable  period  in  Minnesota  removed  to  Dakota  territory  in  1882,  settling 
in  Kingsbury  county,  where  he  engaged  in  farming  until  his  death  in  1002.  His  wife,  who 
bore  the   maiden    name  of    Mary    A.  Gibson,   is   now    living    in    Highmore,  South    Dakota 

In  their  family  were  four  children,  of  whom  Charles  Parker  Warren' is  the  third  in 
onler  of  birth,     lie  was  a    lad  of  nine  years  when  brought   to   this   state  and    in   the  district 

scl Is   he   acquired   his  early   education,   later   attending   the   high   school   at    Iroquois,   South 

Dakota,  and  the  Western  Normal  School  at  Lincoln,  Nebraska,  lie  then  entered  the  I'ni- 
\ei-it\  of  South  Dakota,  in  which  he  pursued  his  classical  course,  and  afterward  became 
a  student  in  tlie  Law  University  of  Minnesota,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the 
class  of  1901.  Mr.  Warren  located  lor  practice  at  De  Sniet.  South  Dakota,  and  while 
there  residing  served  for  two  terms  as  states  attorney,  making  a  creditable  record  in 
that  position.  After  a  residence  there  of  about  nine  years  lie  removed  to  Huron  in  L910, 
joining  ex-Governor  Coe  I.  Crawford  in  a  partnership  under  the  firm  style  of  Crawford 
..V  Warren.  This  relation  is  still  maintained  and  the  firm  occupies  an  enviable  position  at 
Hie   bar  of   the  state. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Warren  has  always  been  a  republican  since  age  conferred 
upon  him  the  right  of  franchise,  lie  is  identified  with  several  leading  fraternal  organizations, 
including  the  Masons,  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and 
the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  lie  is  a  member  of  tin-  Union  Commercial  Club 
ami  is  filling  the  office  of  president.  1 1  is  interest  in  behalf  of  the  general  welfare  is  mani- 
fest in  many  tangible  and  effective  ways  and  his  cooperation  proves  a  potent  force  in 
advancing  the  general  interests  of  the  community,  lie  belongs  to  the  South  Dakota  State 
and  the  American  liar  Associations  ami  in  ids  profession  his  steadily  advanced,  lie  worked 
his  way  through  college,  teaching  at  intervals  between  college  terms,  and  the  strength  of 
character  which   enabled   him   to   puisne   that    course   lias   been   one  of   the   potent    elements  on 

which    he    has    builded    his    later   success.      Sii beginning    I  he   active    work    of    the    profession 

he  has  constantly  advanced,  and  the  court  records  bear  testimony  to  his  ability  in  the 
prai  i  ice  "i   la  « 


GEORGE  HOWARD  FULFORD,  M.  D. 

Dr.  George  lb. ward  Fulford,  a  practicing  physician  of  Sioux  falls,  whose  efforts  are 
attended  witli  gratifying  success,  was  born  in  Chittenango,  New  York,  on  the  isth  of  duly, 
1854,  a  son  ol  the  Rev.  Daniel  Fulford,  who  was  a  native  of  England.  He  came  to  the 
United  States  when  a   youth  of   Fourteen  years  and.  entering  the  ministry  of  the   Methodist 

I  i pal    church,   devoted    his   entire   life    thereto.      (In    coining    to    Dakota    Territory    in    1885. 

Ill      .lib. I    iii    Sioux    tall     and   was  active   in  revival  work  in   the  churches   in  that   and   neigh- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  351 

boring  towns  to  the  time  of  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1889.  His  labors  were  an  effective 
force  for  moral  progress.  He  was  not  denied  the  full  harvest  nor  the  aftermath  of  his 
efforts  and  his  teaching  and  his  example  proved  a  turning  point  in  the  lives  of  many.  He 
married  Clara  A.  Hamilton,  a  native  of  New  York  and  a  descendant  of  one  of  the  old  New 
England  families. 

Dr.  Fulford  is  the  youngest  of  their  three  children.  He  acquired  a  liberal  education; 
for  after  passing  through  the  public  schools  in  his  native  county  he  pursued  a  course  in  the 
Ogdensburg  (N.  Y.)  Business  School.  Later  he  entered  Ives  Seminary,  from  which  in  due 
time  he  was  graduated,  and  subsequently  he  studied  for  a  year  in  Syracuse  University. 
1 1  in  professional  training  was  received  at  the  Boston  University  School  of  Medicine,  from 
which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1880,  winning  his  M.  D.  degree,  lie  afterward 
took  post-graduate  work  in  the  New  York  Polyclinic  and  throughout  all  the  passing  years 
he  has  remained  a  student  of  his  profession,  reading  broadly,  thinking  deeply  and  keeping 
in  touch  with  the  advancement  made  by  the  members  of  the  medical  fraternity.  He  began 
active  practice  in  New  Haven.  New  York,  where  he  remained  for  two  years  and  later  spent 
three  years  in  Henderson.  New  York.  In  1885  he  arrived  in  Dakota,  settling  at  Sioux  Falls, 
where  he  has  since  remained  in  general  practice,  his  efforts  being  attended  with  very  sub- 
stantial and  desirable  results.  He  is  the  originator  of  the  modern  "three  days'  cure"  for 
alcoholism.  He  belongs  to  the  Tri-State  Medical  Association  and  the  South  Dakota.  State 
Homeopathic  Association  and  hi'  is  regarded  as  an  tilde  and  conscientious  practitioner,  ever 
careful  in  the  diagnosis  of  his  cases. 

On  1 1 1 « -  26th  of  November,  1881,  Dr.  Fulford  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Katie 
Thompson,  a  daughter  of  George  and  Harriet  Thompson,  of  Henderson,  New  York,  and  they 
have  two  children,  Allen  F.  and  Ida  Florence.  In  his  political  views  Dr.  Fulford  is  an 
earnest  republican  and  for  one  term  he  served  as  coroner  in  Minnehaha  county,  while  at  the 
present  writing  he  is  county  superintendent  of  the  hoard  of  health,  which  position  hi'  is 
now  filling  for  the  second  term.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Masons  and  religiously 
with  the  Methodists.  For  many  years  he  has  been  a  member  of  the  board  of  stewards,  has 
been  president  of  the  board  of  trustees  and  is  chairman  of  the  building  committee,  having 
charge  of  the  erection  of  a  new  edifice  for  the  Methodist  church.  His  interests  are  broad, 
his  ideals  high,  his  activities  resultant  and  he  stands  not  only  as  one  of  the  eminent  physi- 
cians ot    Ins  section   of  the  state  but  also  as  one  of  its  representative  and   valued  citizens 


JAMES    L.    BFNTLEY. 


lames  L.  Bentley,  general  agent  at  Deadwood  for  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy 
Railroad,  was  born  in  Wyoming.  Ontario,  Canada,  December  28,  1863,  a  son  of  Joseph  L. 
and  .lane  I  Williams)  Bentley.  The  mother  was  born  in  Wyoming.  Ontario.  December  25, 
1841,  and  the  lather  was  a  native  of  Middlesex  county,  Ontario,  born  July  3,  1837.  He 
learned  the  trade  of  shoemaking  in  early  life  and  also  engaged  in  farming.  About  I  Mil  he 
removed  across  the  border  into  Michigan,  settling  ai  Grindstone  City,  where  he  carried  on 
general  agricultural  pursuits.  He  died  in  1905  while  visiting  a  son  in  Lead,  South  Dakota,  in 
which    place    his    widow    now    resides. 

James   L,   Bentley   was  the  first    born   in  a    family  of  ten   children.     He  attended   scl I 

in  Newbury,  Canada,  and  when  about  sixteen  years  of  age  began  earning  his  own  living, 
working  at  various  occupations  both  in  Canada  and  m  Michigan.  On  the  27th  of  Decem- 
bei  1883,  when  a  young  man  of  twenty  year-,  he  went  to  lluhhell.  Nebraska,  where  he 
entered  the  employ  of  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy  Railroad  Company  as  night,  operator. 
Alter  about  si\  months  he  was  transferred  to  Wymore,  Nebraska,  where  he  had  charge  of 
the  freight  department  as  clerk  for  about  two  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he 
removed  to  Hardy.  Nebraska,  where  he  spent,  eighteen  months  as  agent,  and  then  for  a 
year  and  a  half  or  two  years  he  acted  as  extra  man.  He  was  agent  at  Pawnee,  Nebraska. 
for  two  and  a  half  years,  after  which  he  was  made  traveling  freight  and  passenger  agent  at 
Beatrice,    Nebraska,   continuing    in    that    position    for    about    three    years.      He    came    to    Dead 

w I  on   the   26th   oi   October,    1894,  as  general   agent    for   the  company   and   has   since  acted 

in    thai    e.ii ity.      For  almost   a    third   of    a    century    he   has    been    continuously    in    the   employ 


352  IIISH  )RV  i  IF  S(  »l   III    DAKOTA 

oi  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy  Railroad  Company  and  is  one  of  their  most  trusted 
ami   efficient    representatives. 

In  May,  L889,  Mr.  Bentley  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Sarah  L.  Hawkins,  who  was 
born  at  White  Sulphur  Springs,  Virginia,  a  daughter  of  Thomas  J.  and  Rebecca  (Ervine) 
Hawkins,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Virginia  and  at  an  early  period  in  the  development 
..i  Nebraska  went  to  thai  state,  settling  at  Pawnee,  where  the  father  engaged  in  general 
merchandising.  Both  he  and  his  wife  died  in  that  state.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bentley  has  been 
born  a  son,  James  Marvin,  who  is  still  with  his  parents  in  Deadwood. 

Fraternallj    Mr.   Bentley   i-  connected  with  the  .Masons,  holding  membership  in  the  blue 

lodge,  col andery  and  shrine.     He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of 

Elks.  In  politic-  lie  is  an  independent  republican,  hut  has  never  aspired  to  olliee,  preferring 
tu  concentrate  hi-  energies  upon  his  business  affairs,  his  close  application,  energy  and 
reliability  having  won  for  him  the  advancement  which  has  come  to  him.  lie  is  now  well 
known  in  Deadwood,  where  he  ha-  so  long  resided,  ami  he  enjoys  the  high  regard,  confidence 
and   goodwill   ol    his    fellow    townsmen. 


CHARLES  .1.  MORRIS. 


Since  IS'.l'.i  Charles  .1.  Morris  has  been  engaged  in  the  general  practice  of  law  in  Sioux 
Falls  and  for  the  past  three  years  has  been  connected  with  important  litigated  interests  as 
a  member  of  the  linn  of  Morris  &  Caldwell.  As  a  public-spirited  citizen  he  has  also  taken 
a  prominenl  part  in  the  political  life  of  his  city  and  state  and  for  four  years  rendered  his 
district  efficient  and  discriminating  service  as  a  member  of  the  legislature,  during  a  portion 
of  which  time  he  served  as  speaker  of  the  house  of  representatives. 

\li  Muni-  was  horn  on  a  farm  at  the  Black  -lack  Mine,  near  Galena,  Illinois,  January 
III,  1871,  and  is  a  son  of  .lames  and  Louisa  Morris,  the  former  born  in  Hereford,  England, 
duly  4,  18?9,  and  the  latter  in  Zurich,  Switzerland,  February  26,  ls:;T.  The  father  came  to 
America  in  1856  and  located  near  Galena,  Illinois,  where  he  engaged  in  fanning  for  a  num- 
ber  "t    years.      He   died   in   Galena,   March   4.    1906,   having    survived   his   wife   since    February 

IS,     I'.llll. 

Charles  J.  Morris  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  common  schools  and  afterward 
attended  the  German-English  College  in  Galena.  Following  this  he  enrolled  in  the  Northern 
Illinois  Normal  Scl 1  at  Dixon,  graduating  in  L896.  He  read  law  while  engaged  in  teach- 
ing scl I  ami  completed  his  law  course  at  the  Dixon  College  of  Daw.  receiving  the  degree  of 

I:.  I.,  in  L898.  Some  idea  of  his  ambition,  energj  ami  enterprise  may  he  gained  from  the 
fact  that  he  paid  his  uwn  tuition  during  his  college  career,  attending  school  alternate  years 
ami    working    when   not    engage!   with    his   hooks,      lie  acted   a-  a    hook  canvasser  at   one  time, 

ii     ; ther    as    traveling    salesman,    engaged    also    in    railroad    work    and    at    the    time    of    the 

Woil, I's  Fair  was  a  reporter  for  a  Chicago  newspaper.  He  was  admitted  to  the  liar  of  Wis- 
consin  in  L898,  while  located  at  Hazel  Green  as  principal  of  the  high  school.  In  June,  L899, 
in    i  am,-  to  South  Dakota  and  began  the  practice  oi  hi-  profession  in  Sioux  Falls,  October  :.', 

which  city  he  has  since  remained  an  honored  and  respected  resident,     lie  engaged  in 

general   legal   practice  alone  until    L910  and   in   that   year   formed  a   partnership  with   Charles 
V.  Caldwell.      Tin-   linn    i-   recognized   today   as  one  of  the   leading    law    linn-  ol    the  city,  ion 
nected   ti gh  an   extensive  and  growing   clientage  with   a   great    deal  of   important   litiga- 
tion.    Mr.   Mom-  is  a   strong,  forceful  and  able  lawyer,  well   versed   in  the  nil. halving  prin- 
ciples oi  Iii-  profession  and  i-  a  conscientious  and  successful  practitioner. 

Aside   from   his   pr ssion,   Mr.   Morris   has   also  taken   a    | irinent    ami  active  part,  in 

,,„l   political  affairs  and  ha-  held   various  positions  of  public  trust  ami  responsibility. 

II,-  entered   the  South    Dakota    legislature   for  the  first   ti in    L909  and  his  work    received  the 

I    indorsement   of  his  constituents  in  his  reelection   in    L910.     He  served  as  chairman  of 

the  committee  on  judiciary  in  the  house  in   L909  and  his  record  in  this  capacity  added  to  his 

ng  prominence  as  a  competent  legislator.     In  the  session  of  191  I  he  received  a  unanimous 

irote  ol  all  parties  for  speaker  of  the  I se  and  this  office  he  filled  creditably  and  impartially 

until   he   left    the   legislative   body.     On   April    13,    L911,  he   was  appointed   assistant    United 


(  HARLES  J.   MORRIS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  355 

States  district  attorney  for  the  district  of  .South  Dakota,  serving  in  this  position  until  Janu- 
ary. 1913,  wlun  he  was  made  district  attorney  in  place  of  E.  E.  Wagner,  who  resigned. 

Mr.  Morris  is  a  standi  republican  and  stands  high  in  his  party's  councils.  In  the  1910 
campaign  he  served  his  party  as  secretary  of  the  state  central  committee,  and  in  the  election 
of  that  year  South  Dakota  was  one  of  the  two  states  in  the  Union  that  showed  a  repub- 
lican gain  over  the  vote  at  the  previous  election. 

While  teaching  at  Hazel  Green  Mr.  Morn,  became  acquainted  with  Senator  l.a  toilette 
and  became  convinced  that  the  work  he  was  doing  was  tor  the  best  interest  of  humanity  and 
that  La  Follette's  program  would  result  in  much  benefit  for  the  masses.  He  found  in  South 
Dakota,  the  special  interest  intrenched  in  the  affairs  of  government  ami  dictating  everj 
political  art  as  La  Follette  found  them  intrenched  in  Wisconsin.  When  the  progressive  repub- 
licans of  South  Dakota  declared  warfare  on  this  condition,  Mr.  Morris  joined  their  forces  and 
has  been  one  of  the  aggressive  forces  in  placing  in  the  people's  hands  tin-  reins  of  government. 

In  the  legislature,  in  the  office  of  United  States  attorney,  and  in  his  campaigns  before 
the  people,  Mr.  Morris  insisted  that  the  individual  citizen  be  given  a  hearing  and  be  fully 
protected  in  his  rights,  and  he  also  took  the  stand  that  the  rich  and  powerful  corporations 
were  well  able  to  take  care  of  themselves  and  their  property  and  that  those  of  small  capital 
most  needed  the  protection  of  the  strong  arm  of  the  government.  He  accordingly,  in  the 
local  affairs  of  his  home  city,  in  the  legislature  and  in  the  office  of  United  States  attorney, 
insisted  that  every  one  receive  full  protection  in  his  rights  and  that  justice  be  meted  out  to 
all — alike  to  rich  and  poor,  great   and  small. 

Mr.  Morris  was  instrumental  in  putting  through  the  house  in  the  legislative  session  of 
1909  the  electric  headlight  bill  which  was  backed  by  tin'  organized  trainmen  ami  vigorously 
opposed  by  a  powerful  lobby  of  the  railway  companies.  He  also  introduced  in  and  forced 
through  the  house  at  the  same  session,  the  bill  increasing  tin'  supreme  judges  from  three  to 
five.  This  law  has  greatly  promoted  justice  by  enabling  ease,  to  he  speedily  t,  rminated  in 
that  court,  while  formerly  they  were  often  held  up  for  years.  He  also  introduced  and  backed 
the  bills  which  resulted  in  our  present  juvenile  court  law.  While  speaker,  the  bill  which 
created  a  third  congressional  district  became  a  law  and  it  was  quite  generally  thought  Mr. 
Morris  was  the  logical  candidate  for  congressman  of  the  first  district.  He  was  strongly  urged 
by  leaders  of  the  progressive  republican  forces  to  become  a  candidate.  His  legislative  friend, 
C.  H.  Dillon,  being  a  candidate,  he  decided  to  stick  to  his  duties  in  the  United  States  attorney's 
office  and   threw  his  support  to  Mr.  Dillon. 

Mr.  Morris'  work  in  the  various  public  offices  he  has  held  has  been  approved  by  the 
great  bodj  of  the  citizens  of  the  state  and  there  are  many  in  all  parts  of  the  state  who  will 
gladly  back  him  for  any  office  he  may  in  the  future  seek.  He  is  a  strong,  aggressive  lighter 
in  lite',  battles.  His  predominant  characteristics  are  his  straightforwardness,  fairness,  firm- 
ness ami  honesty  in  all  things.  He  has  always  insisted  that  a  candidate  for  office  should  let 
the  voters  know  much  of  his  life's  history,  the  things  he  stands  lor.  so  that  the  voter  may 
know  what  candidate  will  most  nearly  carry  out  his  principles,  if  (dieted.  He  ha,  also  always 
insisted  that  a  man  cannot  In-  made  honest  by  electing  him  to  office.  Honesty  in  a  candidate 
first   and   then  as   much  of  other  merits  as  can  be  piled  on.  expresses  his  views. 

In  the  city  of  Washington,  July  10.  L907,  Bishop  Frank  M.  Bristol  oi  the  Methodist 
church  officiating,  Mr.  Morris  was  united  in  marriage  to  Virginia  llazen,  daughter  of  the  late 
A.  W.  llazen.  for  many  years  naval  officer  in  the  United  State,  custom  house  at  Baltimore 
She  is  a  nice,,  of  General  A.  Depew  Ha/en.  deceased,  who  for  a  long  period  was  third  assistant 
postmaster  general,  ami  a  grandniece  of  Senator  Chauncey  M.  Depew.  Many  of  her  other 
relations  are  prominent  in  official,  professional  and  social  circles  in  the  national  capital,  llei 
ancestry  can  be  traced  hack  to  Napoleon  Bonaparte.  Mrs.  Morris  was  a  pupil  of  the  late  Dr. 
W.  .1.  Bischoff,  oi  Washington,  who  was  for  thirty  years  the  leading  teacher  and  composer  of 
the  national  capital.  Under  his  masterful  instruction.  Mrs  Morris  became  one  of  the  lead- 
ing soprano  soloists  of  Washington,  occupying  flic  position  of  soloist  at  tin'   fust   Congrega 

tional  church  and  taking  leading  solo  parts  i> :ert  work,     sin'  appeared  on  several  musical 

programs  at  the  White  House,  while  occupied  bj  President  McKinley.  Mrs.  Morris  is  not 
only  a  soloist  of  high  and  dramatic  qualitj  but  is  an  all-around  and  thorough  musician. 
Sin,,,  coming   to  South    Dakota   she  has  delighted   with  her  singing  audiences   in   her  home  city. 

at  the  state  capital  and   in  other  cities   in   Hie  state   where  she   ha,  appe: I  as  soloist   for  the 

Eastern  Star.  Federated  Woman's  clubs  ami  other  gatherings. 

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356  1 1 1ST*  )RY  OF  SOUTH    DAK*  >T.\ 

Mr.  Morris  bas  taken  an  active  part  in  Masonry,  being  a  member  of  the  higher  Masonic 
bodies,  and  having  served  a-  worshipful  master  oi  I  nity  Lodge,  No.  130,  oi  his  home  city. 
11<-  bas  also  served  as  patron  oi  Jasper  Chapter,  No.  8,  Order  oi  the  Eastern  Star,  and  is 
also  a  membei   oi  Sioux   F'alls  Lodge,  No.  262,  B.  P.  0.  K. 

Mr.   Morris  is  a   mi i    varied   interests,  and   this,  coupled  with  his   wide  training  and 

experience,  forcefulness,  I -t  \   and  fairness,  bas  made  him  an  effective  force  in  community 

advancement  and  growth,  and  his  official  and  professional  records  have  placed  him  in  the 
Hunt  rank  oi   progressive  and  substantial  citizens  of  his  city  and  state. 


RKV.   JOHN    J.   IJARRINt; TON. 

Rev.  John  J.  Harrington,  pastor  of  St.  Peter  and  St.  Paul's  Roman  Catholic  church  at 
Pierre,  was  horn  in  Maiden,  Massachusetts,  December  13,  1872,  a  son  of  Michael  and 
Elizabeth  (Smith)  Harrington,  both  natives  of  County  Cork,  Ireland.  The  father  died 
in  the  year  1906,  and  the  mother  now  resides  with  her  son  in  Pierre.  He  is  the  sixth  in 
a  family  of  ten  children,  of  whom  only  four  are  now  living. 

Alter    c plcting   the    elementary    branches    of   study    Rev.   John    J.    Harrington    entered 

Holy  Cross  College,  where  he  pursued  preparatory  courses.  Having  determined  upon  devot- 
ing his  life  to  the  priesthood,  he  continued  his  studies  to  that  end  by  becoming  a  student 
in  St.  John's  Seminary  at  Brighton,  Massachusetts,  where  he  pursued  the  study  of  phil- 
osophy   and    11 logy.      Having   qualified    for    holy    orders,    his    ordination    to    the    priesthood 

was  solemnized  in  the  Boston  Cathedral  in  December,  1902,  by  the  Most  Rev.  John  .1. 
Williams,  archbishop  of  that  diocese.  Soon  after  he  was  assigned  to  the  charge  of  a 
church  at  Medford  and  successively  at  Reading.  Chelsea  and  Cambridge,  Massachusetts. 
He  "as  then  transferred  to  the  wesf  and  in  1912  came  to  South  Dakota,  being  shortly 
afterward  appointed  to  the  church  at  Gettysburg,  this  state.  Two  years  later,  or  in  1914, 
he  was  appointed  priesl  oi  St.  Peter  and  St.  Paul's  Roman  Catholic  church  in  Pierre  and 
also   has    charge    of    several    neighboring    missions,    including    the    Catholic    members    of    the 

Pierre   Indian    Industrial   Scl I.  who  are  looked  after  by  Father  Harrington.     He  brings  to 

his  work  great  thoroughness,  keen  sagacity  and  unfaltering  consecration  and  zeal.  Although 
his  collegiate  preparation  was  broad  and  thorough,  he  has  continued  his  reading  and  study, 

his  intellectual  life  being  characterized  by  a derly  progression  that  renders  more  effective 

his  untiling  efforts   for  the  ral   progress  of   the  race  and   the  upbuilding  of  the  Catholic 

i  liureh. 


.1.  C.   DAW  Si  L\.  SB. 


J.  C.  Dawson,  Sr.,  of  Vermillion  township.  Clay  county,  is  a  prosperous  farmer  and 
stockman,  owning  several  hundred  acres  of  land  in  Cedar  and  Dixon  counties,  Nebraska, 
and  al  o  valuable  farming  property  in  clay  county,  this  state.  The  greater  part  of  his 
time  i-  given  to  the  feeding,  buying  and  shipping  oi  stock,  as  he  understands  the  business 
1 1 ughly  and   funis   it   scry   remunerative. 

Mr.  Dawson  was  horn  m  Washington  county,  Iowa,  in  1854,  a  son  of  Joseph  and  Ann 
Da  oi  pioneers  oi  that  locality.  The  father  died  in  duly.  1854,  and  the  mother  subse- 
quently removed  to  Nebraska,  where  she  lived  to  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-two  years. 
To  their  union  were  horn  sis  children,  of  whom  Mr.  Dawson  oi  this  review  and  W".  V.  of 
Norfolk.    Nebraska,   arc   the   only   survivors. 

J.  C.  Dawson,  Sr.,  remained  at  home  with  his  mother  until  twenty-two  years  of  age 
and   in    ISTti   went    to   Nebraska,   purchasing    land    in   Cedar  county,   that   state,   for   a   dollar 

I   a   quarter  pei    acre.      He  began   the  cultivation  of   his   farm,  at    the  same  time  engaging 

in   the     tod    bit  iness,  and  his  operations  in  the  latter  line  steadily   increased   in   importance. 

His   headquarters    wen    ai    Sioux   City,    Iowa,   where   he   I ghi    and    shipped   stock   and   also 

acted  .i  :i  lire  insurance  agent.  In  ran:,  he  removed  to  Clay  county.  South  Dakota,  and 
bought  a  farm  adjoining  the  citj  limits  of  Vermillion.  He  has  since  lived  upon  thai  place. 
which   now    comprises   one   hundred   and   twenty    acres   ol    improved   land,   and   is  one   of   the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  357 

representative  citizens  of  his  county.  He  still  owns  six  hundred  and  twenty  acres  in  Cedar 
and  Dixon  counties,  Nebraska,  and  supervises  the  management  of  that  property.  He 
there  handles  a  great  deal  of  stock  annually  and  leases  a  small  portion  of  the  farm  land. 

In  1890  Mr.  Dawson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary  E.  Dickenson,  a  native  ot 
Virginia,  who  in  1866  accompanied  her  parents  to  Elk  Point,  South  Dakota,  and  a  short 
time  later  removed  with  them  to  St.  James,  Nebraska,  where  her  father  followed  carpen- 
tering and  contracting  until  his  retirement  from  active  life.  He  passed  away  at  the  ripe 
old  age  of  eighty-seven  years.  His  widow  survives  and  is  now  seventy-five  years  of  age. 
Mrs.  Dawson  was  educated  in  Nebraska  and  for  ten  years  previous  to  her  marriage  taught 
school.  She  became  the  mother  of  two  sons:  J.  C,  Jr.,  a  high-school  graduate,  who  was 
born  in  1894;  and  William  Louis,  who  died  when  fifteen  years  of  age.  The  family  belong 
to  the    Presbyterian  church  and  are  active   in  its  work. 

Mr.  Dawson  is  a  democrat  and  has  served  upon  the  township  board.  He  is  county 
commissioner,  performing  faithfully  and  well  the  duties  devolving  upon  him  in  that 
capacity.  He  has  well  demonstrated  his  ability  as  a  business  man  and  has  acquired  more 
than  a  competence  and  in  so  doing  has  observed  the  laws  of  right  and  justice  and  gained 
the  respect  and  confidence  of  his  fellowmen. 


CHARLES    HALL   DILLON. 


Charles  Hall  Dillon,  member  of  congress  from  the  first  congressional  district  of  South 
Dakota  and  a  resident  of  Yankton,  has  left  and  is  leaving  the  impress  of  his  individuality 
upon  the  history  of  his  state,  where  he  has  become  widely  known  both  as  a  lawyer  and 
lawmaker.  He  is  imbued  with  the  spirit  of  enterprise  which  has  ever  characterized  the 
development  of  the  west.  He  was  born  three  miles  west  of  Jasper,  in  Dubois  county, 
[ndiana,  on  the  18th  of  December,  1853,  and  is  a  son  of  Matthew  B.  and  Maw  A.  (Stewart) 
Dillon. 

Liberal  advantages  were  accorded  Charles  H.  Dillon.  He  was  graduated  from  the 
[ndiana  State  University  at  Bloomington  in  June,  1874.  and.  having  completed  the  scientific 
course,  the  B.  S.  degree  was  conferred  upon  him.  His  choice  of  a  life  work  fell  upon  the 
law  and  in  the  same  university  he  pursued  his  law  course,  winning  his  LL.  P>.  degree  upon 
graduation  with  the  class  of  June,  1876.  He  entered  upon  the  general  practice  of  his 
chosen  profession  at  Jasper,  Indiana,  where  he  remained  for  about  five  years,  and  then  came 
to  South  Dakota  in  January,  1882,  settling  at  Mitchell.  He  there  formed  a  partnership 
with  Harrison  C.  Preston,  practicing  under  the  firm  style  of  Dillon  &  Preston  for  about 
twelve  years,  or  until  1894,  when  he  removed  to  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  where  he  entered 
into  a  partnership  with  Hon.  Robert  J.  ( Iambic  under  the  firm  name  of  (Iambic  &  Dillon. 
That  partnership  was  continued  for  five  years,  after  which  Mr.  Dillon  followed  the  practice 
of  law  independently  until  elected  to  congress.  His  ability  at  the  bar  was  recognized  in 
a  large  clientage  that  constantly  grew  in  volume  and  importance,  connecting  him  with 
much  of  the  notable  litigation  tried  in  the  courts  of  his  state.  His  preparation  of  cases 
has    always    been    thorough    and    exhaustive    and    in    the    presentation    of    a    cause    his    logical 

reasoning  lias  1 n  a   potent  force  in  winning  verdicts   favorable  to  his  clients.     Aside  from 

In-  law  practice  he  became  connected  with  business  interests  of  Yankton  as  a  director 
of    the    Dakota    National    Hank. 

On  the  28th  of  August,  1889,  in  Yankton,  Mr.  Dillon  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss 
Maude  B.  Tripp,  a  daughter  of  Ba'rtlett  Tripp.  She  died  November  6,  L894,  and  on  the 
26th  of  September,  1900,  Mr.  Dillon  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss  Frances  D.  Jolley,  a 
daughter    of    Colonel    John    L.    Jolley,    of    Vermillion,    South    Dakota. 

Mr.  Dillon  is  well  known  in  fraternal  circles,  lie  was  elected  the  second  exalted 
ruler  of  the  Elks  lodge  of  Yankton  and  was  appointed  district  deputy  of  the  state  of  South 
Dakota  by  the  grand  exalted  ruler  oi  the  Elks  foi  the  year  1910.  He  is  a  member  of 
the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellow-,  oi  winch  he  i-  a  pasi  grand,  and  he  also  has 
membership  in  the  Masonic  lodge.  Outside  of  his  profession  he  is  perhaps  best  known 
through  his  political  activity,  Before  his  election  to  congress  he  served  as  a  member  of 
the  state  senate   from    Yankton   county   through   the   sessions  oi    1903,   1905,    L907  and    1909. 


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lie  gave  careful  consideration  t"  each  question  which  came  up  for  settlement  and  thai  the 
decisions  which  he  made  found  favor  with  the  general  public  is  indicated  in  the  fact 
that  lie  was  the  successful  candidate  for  congress  in  1912  in  the  first  congressional  district 
of  South  Dakota.  Again  he  labored  untiringly  for  tin-  best  interests  of  his  dist'j let,  his 
state  and  the  country  at  large  and  in  1914  was  reelected.  In  the  sixty-third  congress  he 
served  "ii  the  committee  on  coinage,  weights  and  measures,  rim  committee  on  revision  of 
the  laws  unci  the  committee  on  claims.  He  enjoys  the  high  regard  and  confidence  of  his 
colleagues  and  even  those  who  oppose  his  views  speak  of  him  in  terms  of  high  regard, 
recognizing  the  honestj  ol  his  opinions  and  his  loyalty  to  his  convictions.  His  integrity  is 
our  dI  his  must  marked  characteristics  and  the  ideals  and  principles  which  govern  his  life 
are  found  in  the  teachings  of  Christianity.  He  holds  membership  in  the  Yankton  Congre- 
gational church  and  takes  a  great  interest  in  its  work.  All  movements  seeking  the  better- 
ment hi  his  community  and  state  receive  his  hearty  support  and  he  is  aji  especially  stal- 
wart friend  ol  institutions  of  higher  education  and  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  trustees 
of  Yankton  College  has  for  the  past  twenty  years  dune  much  for  the  welfare  of  that 
school. 


JAMES  A.  GOLD. 


•  lames  A.  Gold,  of  Big  Stone  City,  is  one  of  the  capitalists  (if  that  region  and  is  connected 
witli  many  important  and  varied  business  interests,  lie  is  quick  to  recognize  opportunities 
which  others  fail  to  sic.  manifests  sound  judgment  in  tin'  formulation  of  his  plans  ami  is 
enterprising  ami  resolute  i •  ■  carrying  his  undertakings  to  successful  completion,  lb'  was 
bom  in  Davis.  Illinois,  on  the  Uth  of  May,  1S00,  a  son  of  Aaron  and  Ellen  (Calhoun)  Gold. 
lb.'  father  was  born  in  Pennsylvania  on  the  2d  of  August,  1820,  and  passed  away  dune  26, 
L890,  when  almost  seventy  years  of  age,  while  the  mother,  who  was  bom  in  Ohio  in  1S29, 
died  on  the  ;.'i-,t  of  dune,  ]sT4.  They  were  married  in  Easton,  Pennsylvania,  where  they 
resided    until    1  s r> 7 .    when    they    removed    with    their    family    to    Davis,    Illinois.      The    father 

entered    land    from   tin'  goven nt    in   that   state   and    for   a    time  engaged    in   its  cultivation 

but  subsequently  removed  to  Davis,  where  he  conducted  a  hotel  during  the  remainder  of  his 
life.     For  four  years  in  his  early  manhood  hi'  followed  the  carpenter's  trade. 

In  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Anion  Gold  were  born  ten  children.  Tillie  resides  with  her  brothers. 
Sidney  I,'.,  who  was  bum  in   Easton,  Pennsylvania,  in   1851,  there  received  his  education.     He 

accompanied  his  parents  to   Davis.   Illinois,  I   became  connected  with   merchandising  there 

when   fifteen  years  nt   age,  "."in.,   into  business  for  himself  four  years  later.     When  twenty 

years  of  age  he  went   to  Del Iowa,  and  became  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Ashton,  Gold  & 

Becker,  so  continuing  until  L875.  lie  then  entered  the  employ  of  the  Ohio  Champion  Reapei 
Company  as  general  agent,  which   position  he   held   until    Iss:,.     In   that  year  he  removed  to 

Big  St City,  South   Dakota,  and   with   In-  brothers,  John  T.  ami  dames  A.  Gold,   formed 

the  firm   known  as  Gold  A   Company  and   was  connected   with   the   various  enterprises  which 

the  lirm  r lueleil  until   his  demise  in    1905.     Me   was  married  ami   had  seven  children.     Me 

was  a  republican  and  for  two  terms  represented  his  district  in  the  state  legislature.  Mis 
religious  faith  was  that  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  fraternally  he  was  a  Royal 
Arch  Mason.  Hattie,  the  next  child  in  order  of  birth,  was  also  born  in  Easton,  Pennsylvania, 
and  died  in  1906.  frank  (I.  engaged  in  merchandising  for  himself  when  twenty  years  of  age 
and  continued  in  that  business  in  various  places  until  1886,  when  he  went  In  Sacred  Heart, 
Minnesota,  where,  in  partnership  with  his  brother,  \\  .  II  Hold,  he  established  a  lumber 
business   and    later   a    bank.      The    linn    opened    up    branches    in    Renville,  Olivia,    Wabasha    and 

Redwood   balls.     In    I'mmi  lie  removed  In   Minneapolis  and  nave  his  ti to   looking  alter  his 

iking   interests,  which  extended  throughout    Minnesota  and  North   Dakota.     In  all  that   he 

undertook  lie  was  highly  successful.  Allic,  the  widow  of  Dr.  Amnion  Runs,  is  new-  living  in 
I. us  Angeles,  California,     .lames  A.  of  this  review    is  the  next  in  order  of  birth.     John  T..  who 

'i;e   I in    Dili    .    Illinois,   on    I  he    I.Mh    of    November,    1862,   and    passed    away    on    the    3d    of 

March,  191  !,  was  si  member  of  the  firm  of  Gold  &  Company.  He  was  married  in  L885  to 
Miss  Alice  Harrington,  who  now  resides  in  Big  Stone  City  and  by  whom  he  had  three  chil- 
dren. William  II,,  who  was  born  in  Isr,:.'  in  Davis,  Illinois,  was  connected  in  business  with 
liia  brother,   Frank  0.     Winn   the   latter   went   to   Mi lapolis    William   II.   Hold   removed   to 


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Redwood  Falls,  Minnesota,  arid  is  connected  with  the  Redwood  Falls  State  Bank,  which  has 
deposits  aggregating  three  hundred  thousand  dollars.  He  also  formed  the  Gold-Cooper 
Security  Company,  which   is  capitalized  at  one  hundred  thousand  dollars  and   is  engaged    in 

the  farm-loan  and  land  business.  II,-  also  owns  individually  over  one  thousand  aires  of  land 
and  is  raising  high  grade  Holstein  cattle  extensively.  Ella  became  the  wife  of  A.  II.  Tasker, 
of  Regina,  Canada.  He  is  a  financial  agent  and  deals  largely  in  farm  loans  and  mortgages. 
Mabel  is  the  deceased  wife  of  \V.  H.  Wallace,  vice  president  of  the  Bank  of  Long  Beach, 
California.  He  belongs  to  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  is  a  Mason  and  is  a  republican 
in  politics.     • 

James  A.  Gold  received  his  education  in  Davis,  Illinois,  but  when  only  fourteen  years  of 
age  put  aside  bis  textbooks  and  began  learning  telegraphy.  When  sixteen  years  old  he 
accepted  a  position  as  operator  with  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railroad,  for  which 
he  worked  for  sixteen  years.  In  1883  he  became  the  company's  agent  at  Big  Stone  City, 
South  Dakota,  but  in  1892  severed  his  connection  with  the  railroad  and  formed  the  firm  of 
Gold  &  Company,  which  at  lirst  engaged  in  the  land  business,  buying  a  great  deal  of  cheap 
land  in  the  state  which  they  improved  and  developed.  Subsequently  they  also  dealt  in  grain 
and  fuel  extensively.  In  1894  they  established  a  private  bank,  which  on  the  8th  of  March, 
run;,  was  incorporated  as  a  state  bank  with  a  capital  of  twenty-five  thousand  dollars.  It  is 
still  capitalized  at  that  figure  and  has  a  surplus  of  six  thousand  dollars  and  average  deposits 
of  one  hundred  and  seventy  thousand  dollars.  Ill  April,  1905,  tlie  Gold  Brothers  Security 
Company  was  incorporated  with  a  capital  of  one  hundred  thousand  dollars  and  it  now  has 
a  surplus  of  fifty  thousand  dollars.  It  does  the  largest  farm-loan  business  in  the  state 
ami  also  acts  as  agent  for  eastern  loan  companies,  its  total  annual  loan  business  exceeding 
live  hundred  thousand  dollars,  while  tin-  loans  on  the  company's  books  aggregate  five  million 
dollars.  Mr.  Cold  of  this  review  also  owns  the  Albee  State  Bank  of  Albee,  South  Dakota, 
the  Marietta  State  Bank  of  Marietta,  Minnesota,  and  holds  title  to  extensive  tracts  of  farm 
land  and  property  in  Big  Stone  City,  lb'  also  conducts  a  line  of  grain  elevators  which  do  an 
annual  business  aggregating  one  hundred  thousand  dollars,  and  operates  the  Big  Stone  City 
Canning  Company  whose  output  is  one  million  cans  of  corn  pel'  year.  The  plant  is  well 
equipped  and  is  scientifically  conducted  and  the  refuse  is  turned  into  a  source  of  profit 
as  it  is  used  to  feed  cattle.  The  business  of  the  company  tolals  one  hundred  thousand  dollars 
per  year.  Our  subject  is  also  heavily  interested  in  the  Gold  Brothers  Brick  Company,  which 
turns  out  three  million  five  hundred  thousand  bricks  per  year  and  which  employs  thirty- 
five  men  continually.  He  is  likewise  a  director  in  the  Dakota  Mutual  Life  Insurance 
( lompany. 

Mr.  Cold  was  married  on  the  2d  of  December,  1885,  to  Miss  [da  Belle  Stone,  a  daughter 
of  C.  C.  Stone,  who  was  a  millwright  and  carpenter  and  resided  in  Minneapolis.  To  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Gold  have  been  born  nine  children,  namely:  Kay,  who  passed  away  June  :.':.'.  L915; 
Lee  A.,  cashier  of  the  Cold  &  Company  State  Bank  and  vice  president  of  the  Gold  Brothers 
Security  Company;  Earl  S.,  who  is  a  director  id'  the  bank  and  secretary  id'  the  Security 
I  ompany  ami  who  has  charge  of  the  loan  business  of  the  latter  concern;  Grace  M.,  the  wife 
of  Frank  Jones,  a  druggist  of  Wilmot;  Irene,  who  gave  her  hand  in  marriage  to  Frank 
Webber,  superintendent  of  schools  of  Stanley,  North  Dakota:  Verna,  who  is  a  student  in 
tin'  State  University  at  Vermillion;  Mildred,  who  graduated  from  tic  Big  stone  City  high 
school   with  tlie  class  of   1915;  and  .lames  and  Kenneth,  both  of  whom  are  still  in  school. 

Mi.  Cold  is  a  republican. but  his  political  activity  has  never  extended  beyond  the  exer- 
cise of  his  right  of  franchise.  However,  he  has  been  school  treasurer  for  years  and  takes 
the   keenest    interest    in    all    that    pertains   to   the   welfare    of    the    public-school    system.      lie 

i,  also  a   trust f  the   Dakota   Wesleyan   University  at    Mitchell  and   the    Methodist   Epis- 

copal  church  finds  in  him  a  loyal  member  and  an  active  worker.  He  is  steward  and  a  trustee 
.'i  lii-  church  and  contributes  generously  to  its  support.  Fraternally  be  is  identified  with 
(he  Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  in  which  he  has  passed  through  all  of  the  chairs,  the 
Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Independent   Order  of  Odd   fellows. 

When  Mr.  Cold  came  to  South  Dakota  he  had  no  capital,  but  he  possessed  more  valuable 
asset! — business   acumen,    Bound    judgment,   determination    and    initiative,     and    although    he 

began  business  on  a  small  scale  the  firm  of  (...Id  ,v   <  ompany,  which  I rganized,  prospered 

from  the  beginning  and  has  become  oi i   the  large  concerns  ol   his  pari   ..i  the  state.     As 

time  passed  he  entered  other  fields  of  business  and  his  interests  constantly  grew  in  import- 


362  HISTl  )RY  (  )F  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

ance  and  lie  todaj  occupies  a  commanding  position  in  financial  and  industrial  circles  in  the 
northeastern  part  of  South  Dakota.  The  greater  part  of  his  investments  are  in  the  statu, 
which   indicates  the  great    faith   which   he   lias   in   its   future  development.     Throughout   his 

business  career  he  has  adhered  to  high  standards  of  c mercial  ethics  and  in  building  up  his 

fortune  be  lias  never  taken  undue  advantage  of  others.  Because  of  this  he  has  not  only 
gained  the  unqualified  respect   but  also  the  sincere  goodwill  of  his  fellow  citizens. 


A I  GUST    KOENIG. 


The  life  of  August  Koenig  of  Tyndall  illustrates  what  may  be  accomplished  in  the 
land  of  freedom  by  one  who  comes  as  a  stranger  to  our  shores  but  is  possessed  of  the  attri- 
butes  "i    thrift,    industry    and    sterling   honesty.     He   was   born    November    :i.    1845,    in    the 

; •  i t  \  ol  Main/,  on  the  Rhine,  his  parents  being  John  ami  Susan  (Hoffmann)  Koenig.  who  were 
lifelong  residents  of  Germany.     The  father  was  an  expert  in  vine  culture  and  in  wine  making 

a ig    the    famous    vineyards    that    cluster    upon    the    steep    mountain    sides    bordering    the 

Rhine. 

August  Koenig  passed  his  boyhood  and  youth  in  his  native  city  and  there  learned 
the  stonecutter's  and  mason's  trade.  Not  liking  the  idea  of  losing  three  years  of  his  life 
serving  in  the  army,  he  ran  away  from  home  after  being  drafted  and  Ins  sudden  departure 
without  permission  from  the  military  authorities  made  his  return  impossible  without. 
serving  a  term  in  military  prison  with  perhaps  an  additional  heavy  fine.  He  made  his 
escape   in   a    boat    down   the   Rhine  as   far  as  Cologne   and   with  six   companions  crossed   the 

I lei    into    Belgium    and    embarked    at    Antwerp    in    a    sailing    vessel    hound    for   New-    York. 

After  a  stormy  voyage  of  forty-eight  days  he  landed  in  the  eastern  metropolis  in  1864  and, 
having  purchased  a  ticket  through  to  Chicago,  he  proceeded  at  once  to  that  city.  «hcre 
he  secured  employment  at  his  trade  at  good  wages.  A  year  or  so  later  lie  went  to  Joliet, 
Illinois,  where  In-  worked  until  1669,  and  then  removed  to  Ackley,  Iowa,  working  at  his 
trade  there  for  a  time.  Subsequently  he  located  on  a  farm  which  he  had  purchased  mar 
that  town.  In  the  spring  of  L876  In-  made  a  prospecting  trip  as  far  west  as  Hon  Homme 
county,  South  Dakota,  and  spent  a  lew  days  at  Springfield.  In  the  spring  of  1880  he 
arrived  in  Yankton,  which  at  that  time  was  the  end  of  the  railroad,  and  shortly  afterward 
purchased  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  land  in  Albion  township,  Hon  Homme  county, 
four  miles  southwest  of  Tyndall.  to  which  he  added  from  time  to  time  until  his  ranch 
contained   fourteen  hundred  ami  forty  acre-,  devoted  to  the  raising  of  grain  and  stock.     For 

m years    he    shipped    cattle    and    hogs,    often    disposing    of    ten    or    twelve    carloads    during 

I  he    season.     Even    during    the    dry    year    he    suffered    no   loss,   as    he    hail    ready    money    at 

Ion  ci mil  and    purchased   thirteen   car  leads  of  stock   ami  also  shipped    led   by   the  car 

lead.  The  succeeding  year  he  was  able  to  make  a  large  shipment  of  line  cattle  and  legs, 
which  brought   good   prices,  while  his  less   fortunate  neighbors  had  nothing   to  sell. 

Mr.  Koenig  was  married  in  Ackley.  Iowa,  in  ls;o  to  Miss  Caroline  Minow,  who  was 
born  in  the  village  of  Lelchin,  eight  miles  from  Berlin,  Germany,  and  is  a  daughter  of  Chris- 

tiai I    Marie   (Somerfield)    Minow,     In    L869  she  emigrated   with   her  parents  to   America, 

■    settling   at    Ackley.      Mr.  and    Mrs.    Koenig   have   live   children,  the  oldest    of    whom 

iii   Iowa   and  II thers  in   Ron   Homme  ci ty,  this  state.     They   are  as   follows: 

o    i~    engaged    in    fanning'   si\    miles    west    of    Tyndall;    Clara,    the    wife    of    Robert 
.if.  of  Tyndall;    Elizabeth,  the   wile  of   frank    Bussey,   living  a   mile   west   of   Tyndall; 
mer    living    two   and    a    half    miles    from    thai    town;    and    Kind,    who   occupies    tin' 
old    h farm.      All    are    well    established    in    life   and    are    an    honor    lo    then    parents   and    a 

Credit     f"    I  lie    slate    in     w  hiell    t  hey    live. 

Mi.  and  Mrs.  Koenig  remained  upon  the  farm  until  their  children  had  married  and 
left  for  homes  ol  their  own.  They  then  retired  and  purchased  a  comfortable  residence-  in 
Tyndall.  [Fere  they  now  enjoy  a  well  earned  rest  and  the  comforts  secured  by  former 
years  of  industry.  Mr.  Koenig  has  taken  a  very  active  and  influential  part,  in  public  affairs 
and  was  thrice  elect,, I  on  (he  democratic  ticket  to  represent  his  district  in  the  state  legis- 
lature, although  normally  it.  gave  a  majority  of  from  three  hundred  to  four  hundred  to 
the   oppos party.     He   served   during  the   sessions   from   1891   to   1895   and   again   during 


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1903.  His  official  record  is  a  credit  to  himself  and  the  district  which  he  represented,  for 
he  left  "dice  as  he  entered  it— with  the  entire  confidence  of  those  he  represented.  He  and 
his  family  are  members  of  the  German  Lutheran  church  and  lie  is  also  identified  with  the 
Knights  of  Pythias,  and  at  one  time  was  an  Odd  Fellow. 

In  the  early  years  of  their  residence  in  this  state  the  family  experienced  many  of  the 
hardships  and  trials  which  fall  to  the  lot  of  the  pioneer.  They  had  a  taste  of  the  middle 
western  climate  during  the  "winter  of  the  deep  snows"  and  saw  the  devastation  made  by 
the  Hoods  of  the  following  spring,  which,  however,  were  not  as  disastrous  to  them  as  to  the 
dwellers  in  the  valley.  At  the  time  of  the  blizzard  of  January  12,  1888,  Mr.  Koenig  was 
forty  rods  from  the  house,  but  managed  to  reach  home  without  difficulty.  The  prairie  fires 
often  threatened  destruction,  but  were  beaten  out  without  serious  loss.  On  first  coming 
to  Bon  Homme  county,  Mr.  Koenig  built  a  log  house,  in  which  the  family  resided  for  a  few 
years,  but  later  tins  was  replaced  by  a  good  frame  residence  and  when  they  left  the  farm 
lie  had  one  of  the  best  improved  places  of  the  county.  Stables  had  room  to  accommodate 
twenty-four  head  of  horses,  while  one  hundred  and  eighty  head  of  cattle  found  ample 
shelter  in  buildings  provided  for  them.  Sheds  for  machinery,  cribs  and  a  granary  com- 
pleted the  equipment  of  this  model  farm.  To  be  rounding  out  a  well  spent  life  such  as 
Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Koenig  are  doing,  to  have  peace  and  plenty  on  the  journey  through  and  to 
feel  and  know  that  one's  neighbors  hold  them  in  the  highest  esteem,  is  to  have  attained 
the   best   that    may   be   enjoyed  by  pilgrims  on   life's  journey. 


WILLIAM    II.    MARTIN. 

William  II.  Martin,  chief  of  police  at  Sioux  Falls,  was  born  at  Ashippun,  Dodge 
county.  Wisconsin,  February  IT.  1850,  and  is  descended  from  Scotch  ancestry,  his  parents 
being  John  Duncan  and  Caroline  (Wilkst  Martin,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Dundee. 
Scotland.  In  the  public  schools  of  his  native  town  William  H.  Martin  pursued  his  education 
and  remained  upon  the  homestead  farm  until  his  fifteenth  year,  when  his  patriotic  spirit 
was  aroused  ami  he  enlisted  as  a  private  of  Company  I.  Forty-eighth  Wisconsin  Volunteer 
Infantry,  continuing  in  active  duty  at  the  front  until  mustered  out  on  the  24th  of  June. 
18*65,   following   the   cessation   of   hostilities. 

Returning  to  his  home  in  Wisconsin.  Mr.  Martin  became  apprenticed  to  the  carpenter's 
trade,  which  he  followed  for  several  years.  When  twenty-one  years  of  age  he  was  elected 
constable  in  his  native  town,  gaining  thus  early  in  life  experience  in  handling  those  who 
do  not  hold  themselves  amenable  to  the  law.  He  continued  in  that  position  for  six  years 
and  in  1876  he  removed  to  Waukesha .  Wisconsin,  where  he  engaged  in  business  as  a 
contractor  and  builder  until  1882.  At  that  date  he  was  appointed  deputy  sheriff  of  the 
county  and  made  an  excellent  record  during  his  six  veins'  incumbency  in  the  position. 
In  iss'.i  he  removed  to  Dakota  territory,  settling  at  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  again  began 
contracting  and  building  and  was  thus  engaged  until  May.  1890,  but  his  ability  for  public 
service  led  to  his  being  again  called  to  office.  lie  was  appointed  a  member  of  the  police 
force  and  for  two  years  acted  as  a  patrolman,  when  the  eminently  satisfactory  character 
of  hi-  service  made  him  the  logical  man  for  chief  of  the  police  department  and  he  was 
appointed  to  the  office  on  the  1st  of  .May,  1893.  Indorsement  of  the  able  manner  in  which 
he  discharged  his  duties  came  to  him  in  his  reappointment  on  the  3d  of  November,  1895, 
for  a  term  of  two  years,  and  following  his  retirement  from  that  position  he  served  during 
1897-8   as   a   guard  at  the  state  penitentiary.     On   the  2d  of   May.    1900,   he   was   again   made 

a    oilier    of    the    police    department    and    appointed    due!,    in    which    important    position    he 

has  continuously  served,  covering  a  period  of  fourteen  consecutive  years.  That  Sioux  falls 
has  the  reputation  of  being  one  of  the  best  policed  cities  in  the  west  is  due  in  huge  measure 
to  the  executive  ability  and  high  sense  of  official  honor  of  the  man  who  -lands  at  the  head 
oi  the  police  system.  From  July  7,  Dm:,,  to  October  1.  1911,  he  was  deputy  warden  of 
the  South  Dakota  State  Penitentiary,  and  fur  more  than  a  third  of  a  century  he  has  held 
..Hi.e  in  one  capacity  or  another,  a  record  that   i-  seldom  equalled. 

i'ii    the    13th    of    December,    1870,    Air.    Martin    was    united    in    marriage    to    Miss    Mary    A. 


364  IIISTi  )RY  (  IF  S<  >UTE   DAK<  >T.\ 

Best,  a   daughter  of   John  and   Margaret    Best,  of    Dousman,   Wisconsin,  and   they   have  one 
cliild,   Stella    M.,   now    Mrs.    E.    E.  Smith,  oi    Wilmer,   Minnesota. 

In  fraternal  circles  Mr.   Martin  is  widely  and   prominently  known,  as  he  liolds  member- 
ship  in    I  mil    Lodge,   No.    L30,  A     I'.  &   A.   M.;   lias  taken   the  thirty  sec I   degree   in   the 

Scottish  Rite;  belongs  to  I  I  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  X.  M.  S.;  is  a  member  of  the  Elks  Lodge, 
\"  !G2j  ami  is  identified  with  Joe  Hooker  Post,  No.  10,  (i.  A.  R,  The  last  named  enables 
him  i"  maintain  pleasant  relations  with  the  boys  in  blue  with  whom  he  was  connected 
through  the  ties  of  active  military  service  on  the  battlefields  of  the  south.  His  political 
allegiance  is  given  the  republican  party  and  he  keeps  in  close  touch  with  the  issues  and 
questions  oi  the  day,  but  at  no  time  have  political  or  personal  prejudices  or  views  intei 
fered  with  the  faithful  performance  of  his  official  duties,  ilis  record  is  indeed  must  com- 
mendable and   there   is  perhaps  i thei  chief  of  police   in  all   the  state   whose   incumbency 

in  oilier  covers  so  extended  a   period. 


.1.   11KXKV   S<  IIXITZLL. 


J.  Henry  Schnitzel,  the  general  manager  of  the  Golden   Reward  Consolidated  Gold   Min 

ing    &    Milling   Company,   lias    headquarters   at    Deadw I   and    is   well   known   as   a    mining 

expert  and  an  administrative  officer  of  ability.  He  was  burn  in  Gemsheim,  Bavaria,  Ger- 
many, on  the  30th  of  September,   I860,  a  sun  of   Phillip  and   Fredericks   (Kobler)   Schnitzel. 

The  lather  was  a  native  of  the  same  locality  and  an  officer  in  the  German  army,  as  were 
all  ut  his  brothers.  He  was  connected  with  military  affairs  until  his  death,  which  occurred 
in  1864.  The  mother  came  ut  a  long  established  family  who  were  also  prominent  in  the 
army.     She  died   in  the  same  year  as  did  her  husband,  in    1864. 

.1.  Henry  Schnitzel  was  an  only  child  and  was  left  an  orphan  when  but   four  years  of  age. 

His  grand ther  and   uncle   bee; his  guardians   and   he   was  given   excellent   educational 

opportunities.  From  five  to  ten  years  he  attended  a  military  school  and  then  attended  Latin 
school  and  later  college.  He  specialized  in  the  study  of  chemistry  as  applied  to  manufactur- 
ing and  received  his  degree  as  a  pharmacist  when  twenty  years  of  age.  In  the  meantime  he 
had  gained  considerable  experience  as  a  druggist  and  after  gaining  his  degree  he  worked  for 
one  year  for  the  Merk  Chemical  Company  at  Darmstadt  and  then  came  to  the  United  States 
on  a  visit  to  relatives  living  in  Monmouth,  Illinois.  At.  that  time  he  had  no  idea  of  making 
Ins  home  in  tins  country,  but  he  entered  the  employ  of  Ilis  uncle,  who  conducted  a  packing 
house  at  that  place,  and  was  given  charge  ul  the  plant  and  office,  in  that  way  securing  a 
thorough  business  training.  At  the  same  time  he  kept  informed  as  to  the  advancement  in 
chemist  ry. 

In   issc.  Mr.  Schnitzel  came  to  Deadwood,  where  he  was  employed  in  a  butcher  shop  I'm 

about   a   year,  and  at   the  same  time  winked   for  the  carbonate  eainp   in   the   Bald   untain  dis- 

triet.  remaining  with  them  until  1890.  He  was  then  employed  as  a  chemist  and  assayer  in 
the  Deadwood  &  Delaware  smelter  until  1894,  and  in  the  meantime  developed  some  mining 
properties  of  his  own  in  Wyoming  and  .Molilalia,  which  he  still  owns.  During  that  period 
h.'  was  also  executive  for  George  \V.  Perkins,  president  of  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy 
Railroad  in  Ins  mining  operations.  In  1894  .Mr.  Schnitzel  established  an  assay  and  chemical 
olliee  in  Lead  and  incidentally  engaged  in  mining  on  Ins  own  account  by  leasing  and  work- 
ing property  belonging  to  him.  lie  continued  as  an  assayer  and  chemist  until  1904  and  his 
business  in  that  line  became  very  extensive,  affording  employment  at  times  for  one  hundred 
men.  lie  also  continued  the  development  of  his  mining  properties  ami  realized  large  returns 
Hum  In-  ventures,  In  the  fall  of  1905  he  was  made  general  manager  of  the  Golden  Reward 
1  "ii  olidated  i. old  Mining  &  .Milling  Company,  whose  property  was  located  in  the  Bald  moun- 
tain district   in  1895  by  Harris  Franklin,  who  was  actively  identified  with  it   for  many  years 

but    finally  sold  hi-  interest.     It   is  the  largest   mine  in  the  district   and  outside  of  the  Hoi 

stake  the  largest  in  the  Black  Hills.  The  work  of  Mr,  Schnitzel  as  general  manager  has  been 
very  satisfactory  to  the  directors,  as  he  has  instituted  many  new  and  improved  processes 
and  has  been  verj  progressive  in  all  phases  ;ii  operation.  In  developing  the  property  he 
seek-  always  to  avoid  wasti  of  time,  labor  or  ore.  and  by  his  efficient  methods  serines  the 
largest   return  with  the  hast  expenditure  of  money  and  energy. 


J.  HENRY  SCHNITZEL 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  367 

Mr.  Schnitzel  was  for  many  years  interested  in  the  cattle  business  in  Wyoming  on  an 
extensive  scale  but  sold  out  in  1912.  He  is  a  director  in  the  Consolidated  Power  &  Light 
Company  of  Deadwood  and  in  a  number  oi  mining  corporations  He  is  n<>\\  devoting  prac- 
tically his  entire  time  and  thought  to  the  Golden  Reward  Company  and  his  successful  record 
as  its  general  manager  is  the  natural  result  of  the  concentration  of  his  abilities  upon  his 
work  in  that  capacity. 

Un  the  12th  of  May,  1895,  Mr.  Schnitzel  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lena  Scheuble, 
of  Lienheim,  Baden,  Germany.  To  their  union  have  been  born  three  children:  Phillip, 
F'rederick  and  Henry. 

Mr.  Schnitzel  is  well  know  fraternally,  being  a  member  of  the  Golden  Star  Lodge,  No.  U, 
F.  &  A.  M..  of  Lead;  Golden  Belt  Chapter,  No.  :;."■,  R.  A.  M.,  of  Lead;  Lead  Commandery,  No. 
18,  K.  T.;  Black  Hills  Council,  No.  ::.  R.  &  S.  M.-.  Black  Hills  Consistory,  No.  :i.  A.  ,V  A.  S.  I!., 
of  Deadwood;  and  of  Naja  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  X.  M.  S„  of  Deadwood.  His  political  allegiance 
i-  given  to  the  republican  party,  but  he  has  never  been  active  in  politics,  as  his  business  inter- 
ests have  demanded  his  undivided  attention,  lie  is  one  of  the  representative  ami  respected 
mining  men  of  the  Black  Hills  and  has  gained  not  only  financial  independence  lint  also  the 
esteem  oi  those  who  come  in  contact  with  him. 


C.  H.   MEE. 

In  business  circles  of  Centerville,  ( '.  II.  Mee  is  well  known,  for  he  is  the  cashier  of 
the  First  National  Lank  and  his  activities  in  that  direction  have  brought  him  a  wide 
acquaintance,  while  his  capability  has  gained  for  him  high  regard,  lie  was  horn  in  Iowa 
on  the  4th  of  November,  1886,  a  son  of  .lames  and  Pauline  Mee.  The  family  came  to 
South  Dakota  in   ls'.is.  settling  in  Centerville. 

At  the  usual  age  (A  H.  Mee  became  a  pupil  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  state 
and  afterward  he  attended  the  University  of  South  Dakota  at  Vermillion,  where  he  entered 
the  law  department,  completing  the  course  with  the  graduating  class  of  1910.  He  has 
never  practiced  but  at  once  became  connected  with  the  First  National  Hank  at  Centerville 
and  assumed  the  duties  of  cashier.  His  knowledge  of  law.  however,  has  been  of  incal- 
culable benefit  to  him  in  connection  with  his  business  life.  He  is  one  of  the  stockholders 
and  directors  of  the  hank  and  he  has  made  a  close  study  of  the  banking  business,  being  a 
most  able  assistant   of  his  father  in  the  management  and   control  of  this   institution. 

On  the  Kith  of  February,  I'M:;.  .Mr.  Mee  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Jessie  Larsen, 
a  daughter  oi  il.  C.  Larsen.  They  have  one  child.  Shirley  Edith.  Mr.  Mee  holds  member- 
ship in  the  Catholic  church,  while  his  wife  is  of  the  Congregational  faith.  His  political 
indorsement  is  given  to  the  democratic  party  and  fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Elks 
and  with  the  Woodmen.  He  is  a  public-spirited  citizen,  cooperating  earnestly  and  effectively 
in  many  measures  that  have  for  their  object  the  welfare  and  advancement  of  the  com- 
munity. In  a  word,  he  is  a  typical  young  man  of  the  period,  alert  ami  enterprising,  finding 
time  both  for  the  advancement  of  his  individual  interests  and  the  promotion  of  the  public 
welfare. 


IIKNLY    D.   Kit  I'. 


Henry  D.  Lice  holds  the  responsible  position  of  vice  president  of  the  Citizens  National 
Lank  of  Watertown,  South  Dakota,  and  is  one  of  the  prominent  business  men  and  financiers 
of  thai  town,  lie  entered  the  bank  many  years  ago  in  the  capacity  of  clerk  and  has  risen 
to  his  present  position  by  merit  and  industry.  He  was  born  in  Winchester,  New  Hampshire, 
on  the  3d  of  August,  is;:,,  and  his  parents  were  Denzil  S.  and  Belle  (Dawson)  Rice,  the 
former  a  native  of  New  Hampshire  and  the  latter  of  St.  Louis.  Missouri.  They  were 
married  in  Cascade,  Iowa,  where  the  mother  had  -one  as  a  child  with  her  parents.  Mr. 
and  Mr-.  Lice  located  in  Jaffrey,  New  Hampshire,  where  the  former  engaged  in  photography 
and  also  worked  ai  hi-  trade  of  carpentering,     lie  passed  away  in  1882  and  later  the  mother 


368  HIST  >RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

removed  witli  her  three  children  to  -l a  county,  Iowa,  where  she  resided  until  the  spring 

..i    L887,  when  she  came  to  south  Dakota  and  located  at  Watertown. 

Henry  D.  Rice  was  a  lad  oi  twelve  years  when  he  «;is  brought  to  Watertown  and 
attended  the  city  schools  for  two  years.  In  1889,  just  prior  to  his  fourteenth  birthday,  he 
went  to  work  as  office  boy  for  the  capitol  committee  of  Watertown  and  in  the  winter  of 
1889-90  lie  attended  a  commercial  college  in  his  homo  city.  The  following  spring  he  secured 
a  portion  in  the  i  itizena  National  Bank  as  stenographer  and  clerk  and  has  been  identified 
with  that  institution  continuously  Binee,  with  the  exception  of  about  two  and  a  half  years 
in  the  '90s,  when  he  was  in  the  Watertown  branch  agency  office  of  the  New  Hampshire 
L'rust  Company.  Be  manifested  a  decided  aptitude  for  the  bunking  business  and  rose 
steadily  from  the  minor  position  of  clerk  through  the  various  stages  of  advancement  and 
in  1910  was  elected  to  the  vice  presidency  of  the  institution.  He  has  since  served  in  that 
capacitj  and.  as  he  is  thoroughly  familiar  with  banking  in  all  of  its  phases,  he  has  proven 
an  official  oi  great  value  to  the  institution.  Aside  from  his  detailed  knowledge  of  the 
business,  he  lias  an  organizing  mind  and  manifests  sound  judgment  in  deciding  those  larger 
questions  that    face  an  executive  in  any  line  of  human  endeavor. 

Mr.   Rice   was  married  in    1  <J06  to  Miss  Mary  Thornton,  of   Winona,  Minnesota,  and  to 

this   union    have   I n   bom   two   daughters.    Elizabeth   and   Helen.     The  parents   are   members 

of  the  Baptist  church  and  consistently  follow  its  teachings.  Mr.  Rice  is  a  republican  and 
for  five  years,  from  .May,  1900,  to  May,  L905,  served  as  city  clerk,  and  since  1910  he  has 
been  a  member  of  the  board  of  education.  Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  the  Ancient 
Order  of  L'nited  Workmen  and  the  Modern  Woodmen  oi  America  and  has  many  friends 
,n  those  organizations.  He  is  identified  with  all  movements  seeking  the  advance  of  Water- 
town  and  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Watertown  Commercial  Club.  He  is  one  of  the 
foremost  men  of  Ins  city  and  county  and  has  not  only  done  much  to  secure  the  growth  and 
b  I  i.\  oi  the  bank  with  which  he  is  connected  but  has  also  contributed  in  large  measure 
In  many  movements  which  have  resulted  in  the  development  of  Watertown  and  of  Coding- 
ton county. 


HARVEY   1.  LOFFER. 

Harvey  I.  Loffer,  a  well  known  ami  aide  lawyer  of  Sioux  Falls,  who  in  November,  1912, 
was  elected  to  tic  office  oi  justice  of  the  peace  tor  a  term  of  two  years  aitei  having 
previously  filled  out  an  unexpired  term  in  that  position,  was  bom  on  a  farm  in  Logan 
county,  Ohio,  March  13,  l*7l.  his  parents  being  Christian  and  Theresa  Alice  (Jackson) 
LolTer".  the  former  a  native  oi  Pickaway  countj  and  the  latter  oi  Shelbj  county.  Ohio.  The 
paternal  grandfather,  Solomon    Loffer,   removed   from    Pennsylvania   to  the  Buckeye   stale. 

h  was  in  the  schools  of  Logan  county  that  Judge  Loffer  pursued  his  early  educa- 
tion and  his  professional  training  was  obtained  in  the  law  department  of  the  Ohio 
Northern  I  niversitj  at  Ada,  Ohio,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1899 
M,  then  went  lo  bell  Rapids,  South  Dakota,  where  he  remained  for  a  year,  alter  which 
a  ,■  lablished  his  home  in  Montrose,  this  state,  continuing  there  until  January,  1904.  On  the 
latter  dale  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls  and  was  cashier  for  an  insurance  company  in  that 
,  i !  \    until    1907,   when   he   entered   another   insurance   office,   in    which   he   continued    for   about 

three  years,     lie  afterward   speni   a   year  a-   head  l kkeeper   for  a    plow    firm  and   in    1910 

entered  upon  the  active  practice  oi   law.     In  Jai ry,   nil.  he  was  appointed  justice  of  the 

ceo,  and  in  November  of  the  following  yeat  was  elected  [or  a  two  years'  term.  His  has 
been  an  excellent  record  in  the  justice  court,  for  out  of  nine  hundred  case-  brought  before 
his  court  in  Sioux  halls  m  fifteen  months  only  eight  have  appealed  from  his  derision  and 
trial  in  the  circuit  court,  and  on  no  occasion  has  his  derision  ever  been  reversed  by 
the  highei  tribunal.  His  knowledge  of  the  law  is  comprehensive  and  exact  and  his  ability 
match-  apply   its   principles   is   manifest    in   the   foregoing  statement. 

In  Logan  remit  i,  Ohio,  on  the  2flth  of  December.  1901,  Mr.  I. oiler  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  Miss  Delia  Hill,  a  daughter  of  Daniel  and  Sarah  (Young)  Hill,  and  now  have  one 
child,  Marion  Wilson  1. oiler.  The  parent-  are  members  of  the  Methodisi  Episcopal  church 
and  Judge  Loffei    al  o  belongs  to  the   Masonic  lodge,  the   Knights  of  Pythias  and   the   fnde- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  369 

pendent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  His  political  allegiance  has  always  been  given  to  the 
republican  party  and  it  was  upon  that  ticket  that  he  was  elected  justice  of  the  peace. 
He  is  a  thoughtful,  earnest  man,  unfaltering  in  the  support  of  his  honest  convictions  and 
in   the  discharge  of  his  duties  is  at  all  times  conscientious   and  reliable. 


FLOYD  J.  COOPER. 


Floyd  .1.  Cooper  is  an  able  young  attorney  of  Canton  who  has  practiced  his  profession 
successfully  for  the  past  eight  years  and  is  also  associated  with  his  father  in  the  abstract, 
real-estate  and  insurance  business.  His  birth  occurred  in  Canton,  this  state,  on  the  30th  of 
June,  1887,  his  parents  being  Henry  X.  and  Mary  Cooper.  The  father  took  up  his  abode 
in  Canton  among  its  earliest  residents  ami  is  still  engaged  in  business  there,  being  now 
associated  with  our  subject  in  the  conduct  of  an  abstract,  real-estate  and  insurance  concern. 

Floyd  J.  ('(upper  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  and  was  graduated  from  the 
Canton  high  school  in  1904.  Having  determined  to  become  a  representative  of  the  legal 
profession,  he  entered  the  law  department  of  the  University  of  South  Dakota,  from  which 
institution  he  was  graduated  in  l'.iOT,  being  admitted  to  the  bar  in  the  same  year.  He 
immediately  returned  to  his  home  town  and  began  the  practice  of  law,  in  which  lie  has  been 
engaged  continuously  to  the  present  time,  also  assisting  in  the  conduct  of  his  father's 
business.  In  no  profession  is  there  a  career  more  open  to  talent  than  in  that  of  the  law, 
and  in  no  field  of  endeavor  is  there  demanded  a  more  careful  preparation,  a  more  thorough 
appreciation  of  the  absolute  ethics  of  life,  or  of  the  underlying  principles  which  form  the 
basis  i'f  all  human  rights  ami  privileges.  Unflagging  application,  intuitive  wisdom  and  a 
determination  to  fully  utilize  the  means  at  hand,  are  the  concomitants  which  insure  personal 
success  and  prestige  in  this  great  profession,  which  stands  as  the  stern  conservator  of 
justice:  and  it  is  one  into  which  none  should  enter  without  a  recognition  of  the  obstacles 
to  be  overcome  and  the  battles  to  be  won,  for  success  does  not  reward  all,  but  comes  only 
as  the  result  of  unmistakable  ability  anil  close  application.  Possessing  all  the  requisite 
qualities  of  the  able  lawyer,  Mr.  Cooper  has  been  accorded  a  gratifying  clientage  which  lie 
well,    merits. 

His  political  views  are  in  accord  with  the  principles  of  the  republican  party,  and  he  is 
a  member  of  the  Commercial  Club  and  other  civic  organizations.  Fraternally  he  is  identified 
with  the  Masons,  belonging  to  Silver  Star  Lodge,  No.  t,  .V  F.  &  A.  M..  and  Siroc  Chapter., 
No.  4,  R.  A.  M.,  while  his  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Congrega- 
tional church.  He  is  very  fond  of  all  outdoor  sports  and  in  these  finds  needed  recreation 
.Mr.  Cooper  is  popular  in  both  professional  and  social  circles  of  his  home  town  anil  has 
readih    mule  and   retained   friends. 


OSCAR  LUDWICK   SOLIE. 


As    president  of   the  Cataract    Book   and   Stationery   <  puny   Oscar  Ludwick   Solie    is   at 

the  head  of  one  oi  the  leading  commercial  enterprises  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  a  man  of  marked 
enterprise  ami  progressiveness,  who  throughout  his  business  career  has  brooked  no  obstacles 
that  could  lie  overcome  by  persistent,  earnest  and  honorable  ell'ort.  Sioux  halls  is  proud 
to  number  him  among  her  native  sons.  His  birth  here  occurred  August  10,  1*72,  his  parents 
being  Christian  and  Thina   (Ovren)   Solie.     The  father  was  horn   in  Solmstrom,  Norway,  ami 

in   early   man] I   ca to   the  Unite. I   State,,  being  at    that    time  about   eighteen   or   nineteen 

years  of  age.  lie  first  settled  at  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  when-  he  was  engage,!  in  the  grocery 
business  but  later  he  removed  by  wagon  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  again  established  a  grocery 
stoic  which  he  conducted  for  several  years.  Subsequently  he  was  engaged  in  the  grain 
business  until  burned  out.  For  an  extended  period  he  was  classed  among  the  representative 
business  men  oi  the  city,  being  among  those  whose  efforts  were  an  important,  element,  in 
the  upbuilding  of  the  northwest,     lie  died  in  November,   1895. 


370  ll!ST(  )RY  (  IF  S<  >l  Til    DAKOTA 

In  the  public  schools  ol  Sioux  Falls  Oscar  Ludwick  Solie  pursued  his  education  and 
latei  spent  a  year  in  school  at  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  after  w  1 1 ii-1 1  he  became  a  student  in 
the  Sioux  Falls  Business  (  ollege.  Throughoul  Ins  commercial  career  lie  lias  been  connected 
with  the  book  and  stationery   business,  his  initial  step  being   made  as  clerk   in  a   stationery 

and  I k  business  in  Sioux  Falls,     in   L892  lie  went  to  Aspen,  Colorado,  and  became  manager 

oi  the  Ovren  Hook  &  Stationery  Company  at  thai  place,  the  senior  partner  of  the  firm 
being  Ins  maternal  uncle.  He  was  there  employed  for  six  years  and  in  L899  returned  to 
Sioux   Falls,  where  he  took  charge  of  the  stationery  department  of  Brown  &   Saenger,  with 

wl he  continued  for  sixteen  months.     On  the  expiration  of  that   period  he  purchased  the 

(  atanut  Book  store  and  formed  a  corporation  ninier  the  nana-  of  the  Cataract  Book 
and  Stationery  Company,  of  which  he  was  secretary  and  treasurer  during  the  lirst  three 
years,  while  since  L912  he  has  been  the  president.  The  company  conducts  a  retail  busi- 
ness in  hooks  and  stationery,  office  supplies,  filing  cabinets  and  loose  leaf  ledgers  and 
binders.  Mr.  Solie's  first  partner  was  I.  II.  Dokken  and  the  business  was  incorporated 
for  eight  thousand  dollars,  but  the  capital  has  since  been  increased  to  fifteen  thousand 
dollars,  indicating  something  of  the  rapid  and  substantial  growth  of  the  business.  In  l'.ios 
the  company  purchased  the  Siou\  Falls  Trunk  Factory,  whereby  larger  and  more  com- 
modious quarters  were  seemed  at  No.  l:.'l  Ninth  1'hillips  Avenue.  Here  they  have  one 
of  the  largesl  single  store  rooms  in  the  city,  but  it  was  soon  found  necessary  to  build  an 
addition  to  take  care  of  the  growing  business  in  the  trunk  factory.  This  department  sup- 
plies everything  necessary  for  the  traveler  in  up-to-date  luggage  and  theirs  is  the  only 
trunk  factory  in  the  state.  In  1910  a  wholesale  school  department  was  added  in  connection 
which  occupies  the  entire  second  floor.  This  school  department  is  one  of  the  most  complete 
in  the  northwest  and  handles  everything  for  the  school  room.  The  Cataract  Hook  & 
Stationery  Company  is  also  interested  in  the  rebuilding  and  repairing  of  typewriters  and 
supplies  all  makes  of  typewriters.  The  business  today  is  one  of  the  most  important  com- 
mercial enterprises,  not  only  of  Sioux  Falls,  but  of  the  state  and  at  its  head  are  men  of 
marked  enterprise  and  keen  discernment,  who  keep  in  close  touch  with  every  phase  of  the 
business  and  conduct   their  interests  along  most    progressive  lines. 

Mr.  Solie  lias  an  interesting  military  record,  inasmuch  as  he  served  for  three  years 
as  a  member  of  Company  B,  of  the  South  Dakota  National  Guard.  In  polities  he  is  a 
republican  and  In  religious  faith  a  Lutheran.  He  ha-  attained  high  rank  in  Masonry,  being 
a  member  of  the  Consistory  and  of  the  Shrine,  and  he  is  also  prominent  and  popular  in  club 
circles,  holding  membership  with  the  Elks  t  lub,  the  Sioux  Athletic  Club  and  the  City  Temple 
Club.  What  he  has  accomplished  has  been  the  result  of  the  utilization  of  the  opportunities 
which    have  come  to   him   and   the    innate   talents    which   are   his.      He   lias  steadily    worked    his 

wa\   upward  step  by  step  and  while  Ins  life  has  not  l u  actuated  by  any  vaulting  ambition, 

he  has  never  failed  to  follow  the  lead  of  his  opportunities  which  have  carried  him  into 
important    commercial  relations. 


RITCHIE  SIMPSON. 


Dell  Rapids  has  never  been  called  upon  t ourn  the  loss  oi  a  citizen  whose  death  has 

been  more  deeply  and  widely  regretted  than  that  of  Ritchie  Simpson,     lie  was  a  very  populai 

man  and  hi-  popularity  lay  in  his  sterling  worth,  as  manifest  in  every  relation  of  life,  ill 
his  social,  genial  nature  and  kindly  spirit,  which  were  constantly  manifest  in  friendly,  gener- 
ous ait.     A-  the  owner  of  the   Dell  Rapids  Granite  Quarries  he  was  at  the  head   of  i 

tin  important  industrial  enterprises  of  Minnehaha  county  and  was  regarded  as  one  of  the 
alert,  energetic  business  men  of  bis  section  of  tin'  -tale  lie  also  had  other  commercial  con- 
nections and  at  the  -ame  time  he  mis  active  ami  progressive  iii  matters  of  citizenship  relating 
to  tin-  public  welfare,     lie  was  born  in  Aberdeenshire,  Scot  1 1,  on  the  ::.l  oi  February,  1856, 

ami    was  a   sou  oi   Andrew'   and    Annabel   Simpson,  the   former  a   si  one-cutter, 

Ritchie   Simpson   acquired   his   education    in   the   public  schools  of  his   native  country   but. 
when   twelve   yeai     ol    age   he   left    school   and   was  apprenticed   to  the   stone-culler's   trade. 

Even   at    that    early  age   he   nifested   marked   industry   and   energy  and   had   completed   his 

apprentice  hip  when  he  reached  the  age  of  fifteen,     lie  then  left  the  land  of  hills  and  heather 


RITCHIE  SIMPSON 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  373 

foi   the  new  world  and  settled  at   Pigi Cove,  Massachusetts,  on  Cape  Ann.     He  afterward 

worked  in  various  states  throughout  the  cast,  spending  about  eleven  years  in  that  way,  and 
on  the  expiration  of  that  period  removed  westward  to  Missouri.  Later  he  spent  some  time 
in  Virginia  and  afterward  went  to  Wisconsin  and  subsequently  lie  returned  cm  a  visit  to  his 
native  land.  In  the  spring  of  1883  he  arrived  in  .South  Dakota,  settling  at  Dell  Rapids, 
where  he  formed  a  company  to  quarry  stone  in  1885.  This  enterprise  proved  successful  for 
a  lew  years  and  then  met  financial  difficulties.  At  that  time  Mr.  Simpson,  in  connection  with 
\V.  S.  Mitchell,  leased  the  property  from  the  hank  and  in  three  years  had  become  the  owner 
of  the  quarries,  which  he  subsequently  operated  alone.  He  owned  all  the  property  of  the 
original  company  and  about  seventy  acres  additional,  and  something  of  the  extent  ami 
importance  of  his  undertakings  is  indicated  in  the  fact  that  he  employed  about  thirty-five 
men  through  the  winter  seasons  and  a  larger  number  in  the  summer.  The  stone  quarries 
are  recognized  as  among  the  best  to  be  found  in  the  United  States.  There  is  very  little  iron 
in  thi  granite,  hence  there  are  no  stains  on  the  buildings  from  which  it  is  constructed.  It 
i~  also  notable  because  of  its  uniformity  of  color  and  the  product  of  the  quarries  is  in  great 
demand  in  Kansas  City.  Omaha  and  (  hicago.  Many  id'  the  buildings  throughout  South  Dakota 
have  been  erected  from  granite  from  his  quarries,  including  the  State  Normal  at  Madison, 
the  state  building  at  Plankinton  and  the  postoffice  at  Yankton.  Much  of  the  stone  was  also 
used  in  the  construction  of  the  insane  asylum  at  Yankton.  In  the  operation  of  the  quarries 
the  work  is  done  most  systematically,  the  latest  improved  machinery  is  utilized  and  the 
careful  management  of  the  owner  resulted  in  the  attainment  of  a  most  gratifying  success. 
In  developing  his  quarries  he  employed  a  large  number  of  men  and  his  pay  roll  was  a  sub- 
stantial help  to  the  general  business  conditions  of  the  growing  city. 

In  1884  Mr.  Simpson  was  married  to  Miss  Cora  Williams,  a  daughter  of  Horatio  A.  and 
Carrie  Williams.  Her  father  went  to  Dell  Rapids  in  1876  as  miller  for  William  Van  ftps  of 
Sioux  Kails  and  operated  the  old  mill  at  that  place.  Soon  after  be  sent  for  his  family,  who 
remained  in  Cherokee,  Iowa,  and  they  came  with  ox  teams  across  a  wild  country  of  one 
hundred  miles  or  more,  it  requiring  seven  days  to  make  the  trip.  The  maternal  grandfather 
of  Mrs.  Simpson  was  .lens  Nelson,  a  pioneer  of  Lake  county.  South  Dakota,  who  was  among 
the  first  to  take  up  land  there.  The  father  and  mother  of  Mrs.  Simpson  both  died  in  Dell 
Rapids.  Twin  daughters  were  born  of  the  marriage  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Simpson  -Nellie  and 
Mary,  who  are  graduates  of  the  State  University  and  both  were  teachers  in  the  schools  of 
Scotlarid,  South  Dakota,  until  after  the  father's  death,  when  Mary  returned  to  live  with  her 
mother,  who  since  the  death  of  the  husband  and  father  has  al>l\  conducted  the  business  which 
he   left    and   with    her  daughter   Mary  occupies  the  old    le !. 

Mr.  Simpson's  political  allegiance  was  given  to  the  republican  party,  lie  was  for  some 
years  an  active  and  influential  worker  in  political  circles  and  in  1907  was  representative  from 
this  district  in  the  state  legislature,  where  he  gave  earnest  consideration  to  the  various  vital 
questions  which  came  up  for  settlement.  For  twenty-five  years  he  was  a  member  of  the 
board  of  education  and  the  public  schools  ever  found  in  him  a  stalwart  champion  and  one 
whose  efforts  in  their  behalf  were  mosl  effective,  lie  belonged  to  Dell  Rapids  Lodge.  No.  -10, 
\  [<".(&  A.  M.;  to  Marion  Chapter.  No.  ::  I .  <  I.  E.  S.;  and  to  the  Odd  Fellows  lodge  and  was  in 
hearty  sympathy  with  the  beneficent   spirit   which   underlies  those  organizations.     He  never 

had  occasion  to  regret  his  determination  to  come  to  America  that  he  might  try  his  forti in 

this  side  of  the  Atlantic,  for  here  he  found  the  opportunities  which  he  sought  and  which  arc 
always  open  to  energetic  and  ambitious  young  men.  In  their  improvement  he  worked  his 
way  steadilj  upward  and  hi-  position  as  a  substantial,  reliable  business  man  was  an  invincible 
one.  lb-  wa-  ever  alert  to  tin1  best  interests  of  Dell  Rapids  and  cooperated  heartily  in  many 
measures  which  have  been  of  immense  benefit  to  the  town.  When  he  died  on  tie-  3d  of  October, 
1914,  the  news  of  his  death  wa-  everywhere  received  with  genuine  regret  ami  his  funeral 
was  the  largest  ever  held  in  Dell  Rapids,  for  twenty-five  years  he  hail  been  a  victim  of 
asthma  and  hay  lexer  Each  year,  with  regularity,  Hie  months  of  August  and  September 
found  him  ill,  but  the  coming  of  cooler  day-  brought  relief.  However,  the  constant  recur- 
rence of  his  trouble  had  been  insidiously  undermining  his  strength.  For  twenty-six  years 
he  had  never  been  able  to  go  down  town  in  September,  but  in  the  fall  of  191  I  he  seemed  bet- 
ter and  attended  the  ceremonies  of  the  laying  of  the  cornet   -lone  of  the  new  hospital  and  a 

few    days    I. iter  attended   a    meeting    of  the   scl 1    board.      Whether   the   strain    wa-    too    much 

in  his  weakened  condition  is  not  known,  but  he  soon  afterward  passed  to  his  final  sleep,     lie 


374  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

was  buried  with  full  Masonic  honors  and  a  \a-t  concourse  of  people  gathered  to  pay  their 
last  tribute  oi  respect.  Everywhere  he  is  spoken  of  in  terms  oi  high  regard,  oi  warm  friend- 
ship and  "i  brotherly  love.  His  life  was  indeed  fruitful  of  good  dec. I-  and  characterized  by 
the  highest  honor  and  his  memory  will  ever  remain  a  cherished  possession  to  those  who  knew 
him. 


JOHN   WESLEY   LAUGHLIN. 

John  Wesley  Laughlin,  who  retired  from  the  office  of  deputy  United  States  marshal  of 
South  Dakota  in   .May.  1914,  has  since  devoted  his  attention  to  his  real-estate  business  and 

personal    invest nts,   including   farm   property.     He   lives   in   Pierre  and   is  a   man  of  wide 

acquaintance  in  the  state,  enjoying  the  respect  and  goodwill  of  all  who  know  him.  lie  was 
born   in   Mount   Pulaski,  Illinois,  January  2,  1860,  and  is  a  representative  of  one  of  the  old 

imet i    families    and    one    of    the    fourteenth    generation    of    Laughlins    in    a    direct    line. 

Those  oi  the  name  have  for  several  generations  figured  in  the  wars  of  the  nation.  James 
Laughlin,  the  great-grandfather  of  John  Wesley  Laughlin,  was  one  of  the  heroes  of  the 
Revolutionary  war.  The  parents  of  our  subject  are  Robert  H.  and  Susan  (Jackson) 
Laughlin,  —till  residents  of  Mount  Pulaski,  Illinois.  The  latter,  a  native  of  Logan  county, 
Illinois,  is  a  daughter  of  James  Jackson,  a  cousin  of  Andrew  Jackson.  Robert  II.  Laughlin 
was  the  first  to  enlist  in  Mount  Pulaski,  Illinois,  when  Abraham  Lincoln  issued  a  call  for 
volunteers  lor  service  in  the  Civil  war.  At  the  (dose  of  his  first  enlistment  lie  was  honorably 
discharged,  but  when  the  second  call  for  troops  was  issued  he  immediately  responded  and 
remained  in  the  service  until  the  close  of  hostilities.  When  the  Union  men  were  ordered 
Hum  Bolivar,  Tennessee,  to  Holly  Springs  with  one  hundred  rounds  id'  ammunition  the  flag 
bearer  was  sick.  After  several  calls  for  a  volunteer  to  cany  tin'  flag  .Mr.  Laughlin  responded 
and  also  at   Vicksburg  he  again  carried  the  colors. 

His  son,  John  Wesley  Laughlin,  was  reared  upon  the  home  farm  in  Illinois,  early 
becoming  familiar  with  the  best  methods  of  tilling  the  soil  and  earing  for  the  crops.  He 
attended  the  public  Schools  but  when  not  busy  with  his  textbooks  worked  in  the  fields. 
lb-  came  to  South  Dakota  in  .March.  1883,  to  enjoy  the  agricultural  opportunities  offered  in 
this  state.  He  preempted  a  claim  in  Byron  township,  Hughes  county,  where-  he  spent  seven 
years,  bringing  much  of  his  land  under  cultivation.  He  afterward  removed  to  Blunt,  where 
he  engaged  in  raising  and  training  horse-,  owning  some  of  the  best  trotting  stock  to  be 
found  in  this  part  of  the  country,  but  tin'  alarm  of  war  again  sounded  and  with  the 
patriotic  spirit  of  his  forebears  he  offered  his  service  for  active  duty  with  Grigsby's  Rough 

Riders  in  the  Spanish-American   war  and   was  < missioned   first   lieutenant,  rendering     in 

plaining,  intelligent  and  loyal  service  at  a  time  when  sickness,  hardships  and  dull  routine 

tested  the  soldiers'  mettle,  lie  went  to  the  front  a-  a  member  of  Troop  E,  Third  United 
Mates  Volunteer  Cavalry,  being  mustered   in  on   the    15th  of   May.   1898.     Three  days  later 

he  was  pi ted  to  tin-  tank  id'  first   lieutenant   and  was  mustered  out   with  that  command 

on  the  stii  oi  September  following,     lie  was  an  efficient  officer,  maintaining  strict  discipline, 

yet    was  very  popular  with  the  hoys.     The  rcg ml    was  known  a-  Grigsby's   Hough   Riders, 

having  as  its  members  many   farmers  and  stockmen  ol   South   Dakota,     'II ganizer  of  tin' 

hi   was  Colonel  Melvin  Grigsby,  who  at    that   lime  was  attorney  general  of  the  stale. 

After  being  mustered  out  \lr.  Laughlin  returned  to  his  home  at  Blunt,  South  Dakota, 
and  in  1900  he  was  elected  to  the  office  of  shi-rill'  o!  Hughes  County.  There  was  a  hoi  contest 
at    both    the    primarj    ami   general    elections,    Mr.    Laughlin    being   the    winning    man.      After 

i i   1901  until  January,  1905,  lie  retired,  bul   in  November,   1908,  was  again  elected 

anil    in    November,   1910,  was  reelected,  serving    for   i years.     The   Free   Press  said:      "lie 

ii    itavj   taxpayei   and  as  an  officer  and  civilian  his  conduct   has  always  been  above  reproach 
anil  In-  word  is  ace  high  even  with  his  political  enemies;   he  has  none  other."     The  capability 

Di   which   in-  displayed  as  sheriff  oi    Hughes  county   led   to  his  appointment  to   the 

position  of  deputy  I  nited  States  marshal  in   1  '.m i  and  he  filled  that  position  most   acceptably 

ii-,  serving   until    May,   1914,  siu.-e  which   time   he  has  devoted   his  attention 

to    hi--    real  estate    business   and    persona]    investments,    including    farming    property.      During 

the    m   t  years     Mr.    Laughlin    has   also    I n    president    of    the    South    Dakota    Sheriffs 

\     "i  i  i i  


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  375 

Fraternally  Mr.  Lauglilin  is  a  Mason,  Knight  of  Pythias,  an  Odd  Fellow,  a  United 
Workman  and  one  of  the  Sons  of  Veterans.  Socially  he  is  popular,  winning  friends  wher- 
ever he  goes.  In  polities  he  is  a  stalwart  republican,  doing  everything  in  his  power  to 
advance  the  interests  of  his  party.  In  politics,  as  in  business,  he  has  always  believed  in 
constructive  rather  than  in  destructive  measures  and  he  seeks  to  annihilate  anything  that 
may  be  wrong  by  introducing  that  which  is  acknowledged  to  be  for  the  public  good.  For 
three  decades  he  has  been  a  resident  of  South  Dakota  and  throughout  the  entire  period  has 
labored  earnestly  and  persistently  for  the  welfare  and  progress  of  the  community  and  of 
the  state  and  lie  is  justly  accounted  one  of  the  popular  and  highly  respected  residents  of 
the  capital  city. 

On  the  7th  of  April,  1887,  Mr.  Lauglilin  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lizzie  Dickey, 
a  native  of  Greensburg,  Indiana.  Their  son,  Robert  Virgil,  born  February  10,  1892,  was 
graduated  from  the  University  of  South  Dakota  in  1914  and  is  now  a  practicing  attorney 
of  Pierre. 


JOHN  E.  WALSETH. 


John  E.  Walseth  is  the  vice  president  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Clear  Lake  and 
figures  prominently  in  financial  circles  in  his  section  of  the  state.  He  is  a  man  of  deter- 
mined purpose,  accomplishing  what  he  undertakes,  nor  does  he  find  it  necessary  to  follow 
devious  and  unfair  methods.  On  the  contrary,  he  is  thoroughly  reliable  and  his  business 
principles  are  such  as  will  bear  the  closest  investigation  and  scrutiny.  He  was  born  in 
Norway,  on  the  13th  of  May,  1869,  and  is  a  son  of  Einer  J.  and  Margaret  Walseth,  who 
came  to  the  United  States  in  1881,  settling  in  Murray  county,  Minnesota,  where  he  pur- 
chased one  hundred  and  twenty  acres  of  school  land.  He  afterward  added  to  that  a  tract 
of  eighty  acres,  which  he  has  since  sold,  but  still  retains  possession  of  the  original  one 
hundred  and  twenty  acres,  making  his  home  thereon.  He  is  a  republican  in  politics,  with 
prohibition  tendencies,  and  the  weight  of  his  influence  is  always  cast  on  the  side  of  temper- 
ance.    He  and  his  wife  are  members  of  the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church. 

John  E.  Walseth  was  twelve  years  of  age  when  his  parents  emigrated  to  the  new  world. 
He  had  attended  the  public  schools  of  his  native  country  and  he  afterward  continued  his 
education  in  the  public  schools  of  Slavton  and  Tracy,  Minnesota,  and  in  the  Minneapolis 
schools  and  the  Minneapolis  Business  College.  When  his  education  was  completed  he  applied 
himself  to  the  art  of  fresco  painting,  serving  a  regular  apprenticeship  and  afterward  work- 
ing as  a  journeyman  until  1891,  when  he  removed  westward  to  Canby,  Minnesota.  There 
he  read  law  for  a  year,  but  in  1892  turned  his  attention  to  the  banking  business,  securing 
a  position  as  clerk  in  the  Bank  of  Canby,  with  which  institution  he  was  identified  for  eight 
years,  working  his  way  steadily  upward  until  he  was  thoroughly  familiar  with  all  phases 
of  the  business  at  the  time  he  resigned.  I n  L900  he  went  to  Clear  Lake,  South  Dakota, 
as  assistant  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  and  became  a  stockholder  of  that  institu- 
tion. In  1903  lie  was  elected  to  the  board  of  directors  and  in  1911  was  made  vice  president 
of  the  bank,  in  which  position  he  still  continues.  The  bank  is  capitalized  for  twenty-five 
thousand  dollars,  has  a  surplus  and  undivided  profits  of  about  twenty-six  thousand  dollars, 
has  in  circulation  twenty-five  thousand  dollars  ami  has  deposits  amounting  to  lour  hundred 
and  fifty-eight  thousand,  six  hundred  and  sixty-two  dollars.  The  official  statement  of  the 
bank  shows  the  institution  to  be  in  excellent  condition.  Me  was  one  of  the  organizers  of 
the  State  Bank  of  Goodwin,  South  Dakota,  of  which  he  is  still  a  stockholder.  He  is  likewise 
a  stockholder  in  the  First  State  Bank  of  Eagle  Bend,  Minnesota,  a  stockholder  in  the  State 
Bank  of  Waverlv,  South  Dakota,  and  a  member  of  its  hoard  of  directors.  He  is  secretary 
and  treasurer  of  the  Citizens  Electric  Light  &  Telephone  Company  and  is  the  owner  of  two 
hundred  and   forty  acres  of  excellent   farm   hind   in   Deuel  county.     He  is  likewise  treasurer 

of  the  Clear  Lake  Far is  Elevator  Company  and  the  extent  and  importance  of  his  business 

affairs  place  him  among  those  who  have  done  most  toward  furthering  the  upbuilding  and 
prosperity  of  his  section. 

In  1895  Mr.  Walseth  was  united  in  marriage  to  \li~s  Nellie  C.  Peterson,  a  daughter  of 
Thomas   <  .    Peterson,   formerly   vice   president    "i    the   First  National    Hunk    of   Clear    Lake. 


376  J  IIS  1 1  iRY  (  IF  S<  IUTH   DAKOTA 

Mr.  and   Mrs.   Walseth   have   beco parents   of  three   sons   and   two   daughters,    Edwin   '!".. 

Russell    M.,  Clarence    A..    Margaret    C.   and   Clara    G.     Mr.   Walseth    holds    membership   with 

the  Modern  W Lmen  of  America  and  he  and  his  wife  are  adherents  oi   the  Lutheran  faith, 

Imt.  as  there  is  no  congregation  of  that  dei lination  in  Clear  Lake,  they  attend  the  services 

of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church.  In  politics  Mr.  Walseth  is  an  earnest  republican  and 
served  for  several  years  as  a  member  of  the  school  hoard,  lie  is  also  president  of  the  city 
library  board  and  lias  served  as  secretary  of  the  Clear  Lake  Commercial  Club,  of  which  he 
is  now  a  director,  lie  justly  ranks  as  one  of  the  leading  citizens  of  Deuel  county,  for  his 
efforts  have  been  an  important  element  in  advancing  public  progress  as  well  as  in  bringing 
about  individual  success. 


ALFRED  NEWTON. 


Alfred   New  ton   was  one  of  the  pr inent   ami   will  known  agriculturists  of  (lay  county, 

residing  on  section  9,  Riverside  township.     He  was  born   in  Rochester,  New  York,  in    L847,  a 

- I  John  and  Ann  (South)  Newton,  natives  of  England  and  Scotland  respectively,     lie  lost 

his  father  when  but  two  years  of  age  ami  his  mother  subsequently  married  John  Newton  and 
our  subject  assiiuie,|  the  surname  Newton,  lie  has  a  sister.  Mrs.  'I'.  S.  Stanley,  residing  near 
Portland,  Oregon,  and  a  stepbrother,  Henry,  win.  is  a  resident  of  Spokane,  Washington.  The 
parents  emigrated  to  the  new  world  in  early  life  and  the  lather  died  in  New  York  state,  as 
ilid  his  stepfather.  The  mother  afterward  removed  to  South  Dakota  and  made  her  home  with 
her  son  Alfred  until  her  death  in  1882,  being  buried  in  Vermillion. 

Alfred    Newton    first   attended   the   sc] Is   ,.t    Littleville,   New    York,   and   subsequently 

was  a  student  in  an  academy  at  Avon.  Livingston  county,  that  state.  As  a  hoy  he  ran  a 
bootblack  stand  and  drove  a  bus  and  while  in  the  former  business  had  among  Ins  patrons 
Judge  Reed,  of  Philadelphia,  Horace  Oreeley  and  a  number  of  other  well  known  nun.  On 
the  2d  oi   November,   1870,  he  came  to  South   Dakota  ami  settled  on  section  'a,  Claj   county, 

taking   up  a  quarter  section  as  a   I estead.     The  country  at   that   time  was   verj    sparselj 

settled  and  niiieli  of  tin'  land  was  still  uncultivated.  He  devoted  many  years  to  the  develop- 
ment of  Ins  farm  and  as  his  resources  increased  invested  in  additional  land  until  his  holdings 
aggregated  thirteen  hundred  acres.  Of  this  eleven  hundred  and  sixty  acres  wen-  in  <  lay 
countj  and  two  hundred  and  forty  acres  in  Stanley  county,  lie  carried  on  general  farming 
and  raised  considerable  stock,  deriving  therefrom  a  good  income,  lie  continued  to  reside 
upon  Ins  original  homestead  until  his  death,  which  occurred  on  tin'  28th  of  February,  L915. 

Mr.  Newton  was  married  in  Rochester,  New  York,  August  15,  L869,  to  Miss  Julia  McGov- 
ern,  Bishop  McQuade  performing  the  ceremony.  Mrs.  Newton  was  horn  in  Ireland  hut  was 
only  two  years  of  a^e  when  she  accompanied  her  parents  on  their  removal  to  America,  the 
family  locating  in  Now  York  slate,  where  both  parents  died  Her  father  was  killed  in  an 
accident,  Mis.  Newton  survived  her  husband  only  a  short  tune  passing  away  on  the  3d  of 
\la  i  ih.  1915.  To  I  hem  were  born  a  son  ami  daughter,  namely:  Ann,  the  wife  of  Dan  Mr  Lark - 
ley.  a  resident  of  Iowa;  ami  Charles  •!..  who  now   operates  the  home  farm. 

By  In-  ballot  .Mr.  Newton  supported  Die  men  and  measures  of  the  republican  part}  and 
ior  fourteen  years  acceptably  served  as  postmaster  of  Riverside.  Fraternally  he  "as  a 
Via  "ii  and  his  dailj    life  was  the  embodiment  of  the  spirit   of  fraternity  that   underlies  that 

great   order.     Both   Mr.  and   Mrs.   Newton   were  an g  the  early  settlers  of  this  localitj    and 

in  their  passing  Clay  county  lost   two  ol   its  prominent   and  highly    respected  pioneers. 


1,'AI.I'II    A.    DI'NIIA.M. 


Ralph   A.   Dunham,  a   practitioner  at    the  bar  of  (lark   county,  opened  an   office   in    L908 
and    has   since   practiced    independently.      Previously    he   was   associated   with   a    well    known 

law    linn.     The   spirit    of   enterprise   characteristic   of   Die   middle   west    has   I n    manifest    in 

his  career      Ih'  was  bom  in   Manchester,  Delawari only.  Iowa.  September  :.':.'.   L879,  a  son 

id'  Aimer  and  Sophronia    (Boynton)    Dunham.     The  father  filled   the  office  of  sheriff  and  was 


ALFRED  NEWTON 


U-DEr 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  379 

also  recorder  of  Delaware  county  for  many  years,  making  a  creditable  official  record.  For 
several  years  he  engaged  in  funning  and  later  he  became  interested  in  the  building  of  the 
Santa  Fe  Railroad  through  Kansas.  He  afterward  became  private  clerk  to  David  B.  Hender- 
son in  Washington,  where  he  continued  for  three  years,  but  while  visiting  his  son,  Ralph  A., 
in  South  Dakota,  he  caught  cold  and  returned  home,  where  he  died.  At  the  time  of  the 
Civil  war  he  proved  his  loyalty  to  the  Union  by  enlisting  with  the  northern  troops,  becoming 
a  first  lieutenant  in  Company  F,  Twelfth  Iowa  Infantry.  Later  he  joined  the  Grand  Army 
of  the  Republic  and  he  was  also  a  member  of  the  Loyal  Legion  in  Iowa.  Progress  and 
patriotism  might  well  be  termed  the  keynote  of  his  character.  His  widow  survives  at  the 
age  of  sixty-seven  years  and  makes  her  home  at  Manchester,  Iowa. 

Reared  in  his  native  county,  Ralph  A.  Dunham  attended  the  public  schools,  passing 
through  consecutive  grades  until  graduated  from  the  high  school  with  the  class  of  1898. 
Later  he  determined  to  make  the  practice  of  law  his  life  work  and  with  that  end  in  view 
became  a  student  in  the  University  of  Iowa,  where  he  completed  his  law  course  with  the 
class  of  1904.  The  same  year  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar  and  came  direct  to  Clark,  South 
Dakota,  where  he  accepted  a  clerkship  in  the  office  of  Elrod  &  McGaan,  prominent  attorneys. 
In  June  of  the  following  year  he  was  admitted  to  a  partnership  and  continued  to  practice 
as  a  member  of  that  linn  for  three  years  or  until  1908,  when  he  opened  an  office  independ- 
ently. He  has  since  enjoyed  a  fair  share  of  the  public  patronage.  He  is  very  careful  in 
the  analysis  of  his  cases  and  in  presenting  his  cause  discriminates  readily  between  the 
essential  and  the  nonessential  and  recognizes  the  important  points  upon  which  the  decision 
of  the  case  finally  turns.  He  has  also  been  identified  with  newspaper  publication  and  was 
the  owner  of  the  Clark  County  Courier  for  three  years  but  disposed  of  that  paper  in  April, 
ill  14.   in   order  to  concentrate  his  undivided  attention  upon  the   practice   of   law. 

( >n  the  7th  of  April,  1907,  Mr.  Dunham  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Julia  A.  Brooks, 
a  daughter  of  H.  E.  and  Rhoda  (McSpadden)  Brooks,  her  grandfather  being  the  well  known 
"Captain  McSpadden,"  of  Clark  county,  who  settled  here  at  an  early  date.  The  three 
children  of  this  marriage  are  Ralph  A.,  Rhoda  M.  and  Beth. 

Mr.  Dunham  gives  his  political  indorsement  to  the  republican  party  and  by  broad 
reading  and  study  keeps  in  touch  with  the  leading  questions  and  issues  of  the  day.  In  Hie 
fall  of  1912  he  was  elected  to  the  office  of  state's  attorney  and  on  the  1st  of  January, 
ni.;.  assumed  the  duties  of  that  position.  He  belongs  to  the  State  Bar  Association  and 
also  to  tlie  State  Press  Association.  He  is  likewise  a  member  of  the  Elks  lodge  at  Water- 
town  and  he  attends  the  Congregational  church.  When  his  professional  duties  do  not  make 
heavy  demand  upon  his  time  he  enjoys  a  hunting  trip  or  game  of  tennis,  but  he  concentrates 
his  efforts  upon  his  law  practice  and  displays  in  his  work  in  the  courts  a  thorough  grasp 
of   the  law    with   ability  to  accurately  apply  its  principles. 


REV.  ANDREW  P.  PALM. 


Rev.  A.  P.  Palm,  pastor  of  the  Swedish  Baptist  church  at  Lake  Norden,  has  had  marked 
influence  over  his  fellow  countrymen  and  those  of  Swedisli  lineage  among  whom  In.  ]ms 
lived  and  labored  for  the  cause  of  moral  progress.  Born  at  Nerike,  Sweden,  on  the  15th  of 
February,  1853.  he  represents  an  old  family  of  that  land,  his  parents  living  and  dying 
there,  lie  was  reared  at  home  and  in  the  acquirement  of  his  education  attended  successively 
the  public  and  high  schools  in  Sweden.  His  father  was  a  farmer  and  he  early  became 
familiar  with  the  work  of  tilling  the  soil  and  caring  for  the  crops,  applying  himself  to  that 
occupal  ion   in  early  life. 

In  iss:;,  determining  to  better  his  condition,  Andrew  P.  Palm  came  to  the  new  world, 
making  his  way  to  Lake  Norden,  where  he  arrived  on  the  20th  of  May.  He  had  previously 
engaged  in  pleaching  to  some  extent  in  Sweden,  hut  was  not  an  ordained  minister.  lie 
reached  Lake  Norden  on  a  Sunday  afternoon.  That  evening  he  delivered  n  sermon  in  one  of 
the  homes  of  his  fellow  countrymen  and  from  that  time  on  has  preached  almost  every 
Sunday.  (In  the  17th  of  September.  1SKX\  he  joined  with  others  in  organizing  the  Swedish 
Baptist  congregation,  of  which  he  was  chosen   the  pastor,  and  mi  the  30th  of  the  following 

nth    he    was    regularly   ordained   to   the   ministry.      I'm-   twenty    year-    thereafter    he    held 

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380  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

services  in  the  schoolhouse  in  the  summer  months  and  during  the  winter  seasons  the  services 
were  usually  held  in  his  home  a  large  residence  on  his  farm  two  miles  from  Lake  Norden. 
In  1908  the  congregation  built  a  modern  church  building  in  Lake  Norden  and  Rev.  Palm 
continues  to  preside  over  the  congregation.  During  the  years  1893-4-5  he  filled  the  pulpits 
of  the  churches  at  Lake  Norden  and  Huron  and  his  influence  has  been  a  potent  force  in 
promoting  the  religious  work  of  his  section  of  the  state,  especially  among  the  Swedish- 
speaking  people. 

Rev.  Palm  also  owns  a  farm  of  two  hundred  and  thirty  acres  in  Norden  township, 
Hamlin  county,  on  the  she f  Lake  Norden,  and  thereon  resided  until  1914,  when  he  pur- 
chased his  town   property  and   took  up  his  abode  in  the  city,  renting  his  farm  to  his   - 

A.  W.  Palm,  who  has  been  running  it  in  addition  to  his  work  in  Watertown,  to  which 
reference  is  made  further  on  in  this  review.  Aside  from  his  other  interests  Rev.  Palm  is 
a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company,  of  which  he  served  as  president  for  two 
years. 

It  was  on  the  id  of  June,  1SS3,  tliat  the  Rev.  A.  P.  Palm  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  li.  Mary  Lindell,  a  native  of  Sweden,  who  with  her  brother,  John  Lindell,  came  to  the 
United  States  in  1880,  and  each  homesteaded  a  quarter  section  of  land  in  Hamlin  county. 
To  this  marriage  have  been  born  four  children:  Anna  Maria,  the  wife  of  Carl  Hawkinson, 
a  resident  of  Minneapolis,  Minnesota;  Ellen  Augusta,  the  wife-  of  E,  A.  Olson,  a  farmer  of 
Hamlin  county;  Andrew  W..  superintendent  of  the  Better  Farming  Association  of  Codington 
county  and  a  graduate  of  Brookings  College,  since  which  time  he  lias  been  a  prominent 
figure  in  agricultural  circles,  especially  in  disseminating  the  knowledge  of  modern  scientific 
methods;  and  Hannah  Lydia,  the  wife  of  V.  E.  Frantz,  a  druggist  and  the  postmaster  of 
Lake  Norden. 

In  public  affairs  Rev.  Palm  has  borne  an  active  and  helpful  part.  He  was  for  many 
years  a  leading  worker  in  the  republican  ranks,  but  in  recent  years  has  allied  himself  on 
the  side  of  the  prohibition  cause  and  was  one  of  the  leaders  in  the  organization  of  the 
prohibition  party  in  Hamlin  county.  He  has.  indeed,  done  much  to  advance  the  interests 
of  temperance,  which  he  has  emphasized  in  his  preaching  and  on  many  other  occasions.  He 
served  for  fifteen  years  as  treasurer  of  the  school  board,  was  a  member  of  the  township 
board  and  has  been  township  treasurer  for  eight  years.  His  position  is  never  an  equivocal 
one.  He  is  always  found  on  the  side  of  advancement,  of  truth,  justice,  reform  and  improve- 
ment and  his  ell'orts  have,  indeed,  been  a  potent  force  for  good. 


JOHN"  TlU'SCuTT   T(  ill  I  ILL. 

John  Truscott  Tothill,  a  retired  agriculturist  of  .Minnehaha  county,  now  living  in  Sioux 
Falls,  who  was  actively  and  successfully  identified  with  farming  interests  here  for  a  third 
of  a  century,  owns  a  highly  improved  property  comprising  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres 
m   Benton  township.     His  birth  occurred  in  Galena,  Illinois,  on  the  29th  of  March,   1856,  his 

I nts   being    Benjamin  and   Honor  Tothill,  the   former  a   blacksmith  by  trade.     They   were 

people  of    English   extraction   anil   both    have   passed   away. 

John  T.  Tothill  attended  the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and  after 
putting  aside  his  textbooks  began  farming  in  Illinois,  caring  for  a  cattle  ranch  owned  by 
Ids  maternal  uncle.  He  followed  agricultural  pursuits  there  for  a  period  of  thirteen  years 
and  I  hen  came  to  South  Dakota  in  tsso,  acquiring  his  present  place  of  three  hundred  and 
twenty  acre9  in  Kenton  township,  Minnehaha  county,  lie  returned  to  Illinois  lor  the  winter 
hul  in  the  spring  Lssl  again  came  to  South  Dakota,  when,  owing  to  extremely  high  water, 
road  and  bridges  were  g he  had  to  walk  from  Spencer.  Iowa,  lie  was  obliged  to  con- 
trad    i   dri,i    i ,],.)•  (,,  purchase  his   property   here   but    has   prospered   as  the  years  have 

pa  l  by  and  has  lone  been  recognized  as  one  of  the  successful  agriculturists  of  the  com- 
munity. Hi*  son  cultivates  two  hundred  acres  of  the  farm,  which  is  exceptionally  well 
Improved  in  every  particular  and  is  adorned  with  an  attractive  home  and  substantial  barns 
and  outbuildings.  These  improvements  were  all  made  In  Mi-.  Tothill,  who  has  now-  put 
■'side    the   active    work    of    the    fields   and    is   enjoying   the    fruits   of    his    former    toil    in    well 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  381 

earned  ease.  In  October,  1914,  lie  bought  a  fine  home  at  the  corner  of  Trapp  and  Sixth 
streets,  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  now  resides. 

On  the  -Jtli  of  October,  ls.s2,  Mr.  Tothill  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Louisa 
Osborne,  her  parents  being  Josiah  and  Louisa  Osborne  of  Wisconsin,  botli  of  whom  are 
deceased.  Our  subject  and  his  wife  have  two  children:  Ernest,  who  now  operates  the  home 
farm;  and  Fronie,  who  is  Mrs.  Chester  Hobbs,  of  Marcus,  Iowa.  There  are  also  two  grand- 
children. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Tothill  is  a  republican,  supporting  the  men  and  measures  of 
that  party  by  his  ballot.  He  served  as  township  school  treasurer  for  more  than  twenty 
years  and  is  now  acting  as  a  supervisor  of  his  town,  while  for  five  years  he  has  held  the 
office  of  assessor,  ever  discharging  his  public  duties  in  an  efficient  and  satisfactory  manner. 
His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church.  He  is  a  man  whose  exemplary 
moral  character,  public  spirit  and  industry  have  placed  him  in  high  standing  in  the 
community,  and  he  is  acknowledged  to  be  a  valued  and  prominent  citizen. 


HARVEY   H.   SMITH. 


Harvey  H.  Smith,  a  capitalist  of  Yankton,  has  resided  in  that  city  since  1870  and 
the  measure  of  his  success  is  seen  in  his  many  substantial  investments,  the  supervision 
of  which  now  engages  his  time.  He  was  born  in  Bradford  county,  Pennsylvania,  on  the 
22d  of  May,  1838,  and  is  a  representative  of  an  old  New  England  family  that  was  estab- 
lished in  Connecticut  at  an  early  period  in  the  colonization  of  the  new  world.  Later  repre- 
sentatives of  the  name  removed  westward  and  Alandson  B.  Smith  was  born  in  the  state  of 
Xew  York.  Having  arrived  at  years  of  maturity  he  wedded  Matilda  Bush,  of  Oxford, 
New  York,  and  they  became  the  parents  of  eight  children,  of  whom  Harvey  H.  Smith  is 
the  fourth  in  order  of  birth.  For  about  ten  years  Alandson  B.  Smith  was  a  resident  of 
Yankton.  South  Dakota,  and  at  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1886,  he  left  behind  him  many 
warm  friends.  His  widow  afterward  returned  to  the  east  and  her  last  days  were  spent 
in   Pennsylvania. 

Harvey  H.  Smith  devoted  his  early  youth  to  the  mastery  of  the  branches  of  learning 
taught  in  the  public  schools  of  Ulster,  Pennsylvania,  and  later  he  enjoyed  the  advantage  of 
training  in  the  Susquehanna  Collegiate  Institute  at  Towanda,  Pennsylvania.  He  likewise 
attended  a  select  school  and  all  through  his  life  he  has  added  to  his  knowledge  by  reason 
of  the  fact  that  he  possesses  an  observing  eye  and  a  retentive  memory.  Moreover,  he  has 
gained  many  valuable  lessons  from  the  school  of  experience.  After  his  text-books  were 
put  aside  he  remained  upon  the  farm  for  a  time,  actively  assisting  in  the  work  of  the 
fields,  and  later  he  engaged  in  the  lumber  business  and  in  ship  carpentering.  Attracted  by 
the  growing  opportunities  of  the  west,  he  came  to  Yankton  in  1867  and  began  rafting  logs 
on  the  Missouri  river  from  Nebraska  to  Yankton,  spending  one  summer  in  that  connection. 
He  next  entered  the  employ  of  the  Yankton  Agency,  of  which  he  was  assistant  foreman, 
and  he  later  spent  one  year  as  boss  foreman.  In  L870  he  came  to  Yankton  and  built  the 
Smithsonian  Hotel,  which  he  conducted  successfully  for  a  number  of  years.  He  afterward 
operated  a  ferry  boat  for  one  season  on  the  Missouri  river  and  in  all  of  these  undertakings 
he  won  substantial  success,  wisely  and  carefully  directing  his  interests  so  that  gratifying 
results  accrued,  lb'  saw  the  opportunities  offered  by  conditions  in  the  northwest  and 
improved  them  ami  upon  his  investments  In-  has  realized  handsome  profits,  showing  that 
they  have  been  judiciously  made.  In  1884  he  retired  from  active  business  ami  has  since 
devoted  his  time  to  the  management  of  his  private  interests.  He  spends  much  of  the 
year  in  Yankton,  but  the  winters  are  passed  in  St.  Petersburg,  Florida,  that  he  may  enjoy 
the   nion-   genial  climate   of  the   south. 

'in  the  Sth  of  September,  1861,  Mr.  Smith  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Jane  C 
Ridall,  a  daughter  of  William  ami  Sarah  (Mitchell)  Ridall,  both  of  whom  wore  natives  of 
England.  Mrs.  Smith,  however,  was  reared  in  Wilkes-Barre,  Pennsylvania.  The  three 
children  of  thi-  marriage  are:  Martha,  who  is  now  the  widow  of  Rollin  E.  Cutts  and 
makes  her  home  in  Yankton:  Dr.  Frank  Conger  Smith;  and  Hewitt  I!.  Smith,  who  is  living 
in  Yankton  county. 


382  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

When  age  conferred  upon  him  the  righl  of  franchise  Harvey  II.  Smith  indorsed  the 
principles  oi  the  republican  party,  which  he  continued  to  support  for  a  number  oi  years, 
but  in  his  later  life  he  has  been  a  prohibitionist,  for  he  is  an  earnest  temperance  man  and 
regards  the  question  of  temperance  as  one  of  the  paramount  issues  before  the  people  of 
the  country  today.  His  life  has  been  guided  by  earnest  Christian  belief  and  lie  has  identified 
himself  with  those  who  are  working  for  moral  progress  as  a  member  of  the  Congregational 
church.  He  has  served  for  manj  years  as  a  church  trustee  and  has  also  been  one  of 
the  trustees  oi  Yankton  College  since  it  was  founded.  For  five  years  he  served  as  Sunday 
Bchool  superintendent  and  never  in  that  time  was  he  absent  a  single  Sunday,  notwith- 
standing the  fact  that  his  home  was  a  mile  and  a  half  distant.  Another  element  in  the 
life  of  the  northwesl  has  enjoyed  his  cooperation,  for  he  was  a  first  lieutenant  of  Company  I) 
:,t  :1  """■  when  that  organization  was  raised  as  a  protection  against  the  Indians,  lie  has 
lived  to  see  notable  changes  here  as  the  work  of  civilization  and  progress  has  been  earned 
forward  and  none  have  been  more  active  in  furthering  the  cause  of  advancement  than  he. 
\l.m\  phases  of  his  life  are  worths-  of  commendation.  He  has  never  given  a  mortgage 
on  any  property  he  has  ever  owned  or  never  asked  an  indorser  for  any  of  his  paper. 
Hi-  business  methods  arc  thoroughly  reliable  and  he  has  established  his  success  upon  his 
careful  management  and  thorough  understanding  of  business  conditions,  which  have  enabled 
him  to  make  judicious  investments.  In  the  cause  of  temperance  he  is  found  as  a  most 
enthusiastic  worker  and  he  has  exerted  a  widely  felt  influence  in  that  direction.  Yankton 
I  ollege  has  profited  much  by  his  cooperation,  as  he  has  been  one  of  its  most  liberal  sup- 
porters and  wise  counselors.  He  is  well  known  as  a  pioneer  who  can  give  an  accurate  and 
ready  account  of  the  early  days;  he  is  still  better  known  as  a  prominent  and  influential  ' 
citizen  who  keeps  in  touch  with  the  trend  of  events  of  the  modern  days  and  cooperates 
heartily  in  all  movements  which  are  for  the  material,  intellectual,  political,  social  and  moral 
progress  of  his  adopted  state. 


ALBERT  W.  WILMARTH. 


Albert    W.    Wilinartli.   engaged    in   the   practice   of   law   at   Huron,   was   born   at   Harford, 

Susquehanna   county,  Pennsylvania,   Februarj    15,  1856,  and  was  d  twin   members  of  a 

family  of  lour  children  whose  parents  were  George  P.  and  Martha  (Payne)  Wilinartli,  both 
of   whom    were  natives  of   Pennsylvania.      The   father   was  a   farmer   by  occupation   and    in 

L885  ci ■  to  this  state,  establishing  his  home  in   lie  Smet,  where  he  remained   until  called 

to  Ins  final  rest.  He  was  descended  from  English  ancestry,  the  first  representatives  of  the 
family  in  America  arriving  about  the  time  of  the  close  of  the  Revolutionary  war. 

Albeit  W.  Wilmarth  acquired  his  education  in  the  district  schools  near  his  father's 
home  and  in  the  high  school  at  Harford,  Pennsylvania.  Alter  reviewing  the  opportunities 
offered  by  various  occupations  he  decided  to  study  law  and  in  preparation  for  the  bar  began 
his  reading  at  Montrose,  Pennsylvania,  when-  he  studied  until  admitted  to  practice  in  1879, 
He  then  opened  an  office  in  the  east,  where  he  remained  in  active  practice  until   1883,  when 

lc   re ved   to   the   west,  settling   at    Huron,    Dakota   territory.     Immediately   afterward   he 

opened  an  office  and  now  for  almost  a  third  oi  a  century  has  followed  his  profession  in 
Huron.  It  was  not  long  before  he  had  gained  a  good  practice  and  his  clientage  has  always 
been  large  and  of  a  distinctively  representative  character.  He  has  never  been  in  a  partner- 
hip  relation  and  thus  it  has  been  his  individual  ability  entirely  that  has  broughl  him  to  a 
prominent    place  as  a   member  of  the   Huron  bar.     For  si\  years  he  filled  the  office  of  city 

i    and   for  two  years  was  county  attorney,  while   for  two   terms   hi'  represented  his 

district  in  the  Btate  legislature,  leaving  the  impress  oi  his  individuality  upon  the  laws  enacted 
during  that   period. 

in,  the  -sib  of  April,   1886,  Mr.  Wilmarth  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mrs.  Alma  Hill,  a 

daughtl  i    -i    I     .i    inn-   I-:.  anil    Maria    Mull,  of  Chicago.      Mr.   \\  ilniailh   finds   his  chief  reereation 

in    hunting.     Fraternally   he   is  connected    with   the   Masons,    Elks,   Knights   of    Pythias  and 

"   W Ini'ii  and  his  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party,  which  he  has 

always    mpported     ince  age  ferred  upon  him  the  righi  of  franchise.     He  concentrates  his 

-.  however,  up. in  his  law  practice,  which  is  now  very  extensive.     At   the  present  writ- 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  385 

ing  he  is  attorney  for  the  James  Valley  and  the  City  National  Banks  and  represents  in  a 
professional  capacity  other  important  corporation  interests.  The  professional  work  which 
brought  him  most  largely  into  prominence  perhaps  was  litigation  in  which  he  engaged  fol- 
lowing the  admission  of  the  state  into  the  Union.  At  that  time  there  was  a  contest  between 
all  the  larger  cities  to  secure  the  state  capital  and  all  of  them  issued  bonds  and  warrants  to 
secure  money  with  which  to  aid  in  their  contest.  Union  issued  bonds  and  warrants  greatly 
in  excess  of  the  constitutional  limit  of  indebtedness  and  sold  its  waterworks  to  acquire  money 
I'n  that  purpose.  As  a  result  of  this,  money  could  not  be  secured  to  maintain  a  city  govern- 
ment. A  contest  was  inaugurated  to  set  aside  the  spurious  indebtedness  and  recover  to  the 
city  it-  waterworks.  Mr.  Wilmarth  was  elected  city  attorney  to  take  immediate  charge  of 
this  litigation  and  mainly  through  his  efforts  the  indebtedness  in  excess  of  the  constitutional 
limit  was  annulled  and  the  waterworks  recovered  to  the  city  without  the  return  of  any 
money  to  the  purchasers  thereof.  From  that  time  on  the  standing  of  Mr.  Wilmarth  as  an 
able  and  resourceful  lawyer  has  been  of  the  best  in  the  state  and  he  has  by  far  the  most 
extensive  local  practice  of  any  attorney  in  Beadle  county.  It  is  said  a  crisis  ever  calls 
forth  the  latent  [lowers  and  displays  the  real  ability  of  an  individual  and  Mr.  Wilmarth 
proved  equal  to  the  occasion  and  gained  the  recognition  to  which  his  powers  as  a  lawyer 
elltit  le  him. 


JUDGE  GEORGE  W.  CRANE. 

George  W.  Crane,  judge  of  the  municipal  court  at  Aberdeen  and  one  of  the  Wading 
members  of  tile  legal  profession  in  the  city,  was  born  at  Hoxie,  Kansas,  October  6,  1884, 
a  son  of  George  W.  and  Mary  (White)  Crane.  The  mother  has  passed  away,  and  the  father 
now   makes  his  home   in  Washington,  D.  C,  where  he  is  connected  with   the  census  bureau. 

George  W.  Crane  was  reared  in  Washington  and  there  acquired  a  public-school  educa- 
tion. He  afterward  entered  Georgetown  University  and  was  graduated  from  the  law  depart- 
ment in  June,  1909,  spending  part  of  his  time  during  that  year  in  the  law  office  of  J.  S. 
Ea'sby-Smith.  In  the  same  year  he  came  to  Aberdeen,  where  he  engaged  in  professional 
practice,  winning  rapidly  a  large  clientage  and  becoming  recognized  as  a  strong,  forceful 
and  able  lawyer.  His  ability  received  suitable  recognition  in  1911.  when  at  the  non-partisan 
election  he  was  made  judge  of  the  municipal  court  for  a  term  of  four  years  and  was  re- 
elected for  a  second  term  in  April.  1915.  He  is  the  present  incumbent  of  that  office  and 
discharges  its  responsible  duties  with  promptness,  dispatch  and  impartiality  and  in  a 
manner   which   reflects  credit  upon   his  sincerity  of  purpose  and   bis   public   spirit. 

On  the  11th  of  October,  1911,  Judge  Crane  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Edith  Lane 
Coombs,  of  Washington.  D.  G,  and  they  had  one  son.  Vinton  C,  who  died  July  23,  1914. 
Judge  (  mm'  joined  tin-  Masonic  lodge  at  Washington  and  is  connected  also  with  the  Benev- 
olent Protective  Order  of  Elks.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Baptist  church  and  gives  his  political 
allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  taking  an  active  interest  in  community  affairs.  He  fills 
his  present  office  with  credit  and  distinction  and  has  won  wide  recognition  in  professional, 
official  and  social  circles. 


OTIS   H.   BARNES. 


In  the  enterprising  and  growing  town  of  Belle  Fourche  Otis  H.  Barnes  figures  as  a 
prominent  factor.  He  is  the  secretary  of  the  Belle  Founhe  Commercial  Club  and  is  putting 
forth  earnest,  systematic  and  well  directed  efforts  in  that  connection  to  advance  the 
interests  of  the  community.  He  is  a  western  man,  knows  the  needs  and  opportunities  of 
Hie  west  and  is  doing  work  that  is  beneficially  resultant.  He  was  born  in  Pawnee  county, 
Nebraska.  November  1.  L889,  a  son  of  John  A.  and  Jennie  it  t'l  lonnelli  Barnes,  the  latter  a 
native  of  County  Cork,  Ireland.  The  father,  who  was  born  near  Springfield,  Illinois, 
followed  the  occupation  of  farming  in  early  life  and  afterward  became  a  railroad  mechanic, 
remaining  active  in  that  field  of  labor  until  about   1910.  when  he  engaged   in   the  real-estate 


.'isii  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

business  :» t  Buckeye,  Texas,  to  which  place  he  removed  in  the  winter  of  1913.  He  had 
become  a  resident  of  Nebraska  when  a  lad  of  about  fifteen  years  and  lived  in  that  state 
until  he  went   tci  Ti  xas. 

Otis  II.  Barnes,  the  elder  of  two  children,  pursued  his  education  in  his  native  state  and 
after  attending  the  high  school  at  Lincoln  became  a  student  in  the  State  University  of 
that  place.  He  worked  for  others  while  pursuing  his  studies,  earning  his  way  all  through 
the  three  years  of  his  universitj  course.  He  realized  what  an  advantage  is  a  liberal  educa- 
tion as  a  factor  in  later  success  in  life  and  he  put  forth  every  effort  in  his  power  to  secure 
a  liberal  intellectual  training.  After  leaving  the  university  he  was  employed  at  survey 
work  by  the  Burlington  Railroad  Company  for  a  year  and  subsequently  engaged  in  news- 
paper work  at  Table  Rock,  Nebraska.  Still  later  he  conducted  a  paper  at  Banner  Springs 
for  two  years  and  on  the  expiration  of  that  period  purchased  a  paper  at  Table  Rock,  where 
he  remained  foi  several  years.  In  May.  1913,  he  arrived  in  Belle  Fourche,  accepting  the 
position  of  secretary  oi  the  Belle  Fourche  Commercial  dub,  and  to  the  work  of  that 
organization  he  has  since  devoted  his  time  and  eneigies  to  the  satisfaction  of  its  member- 
ship and  to  the  benefit  of  the  organization  and  the  city. 

In  June,  1913,  Mr.  Barnes  «;is  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ruth  Michaels,  who  was 
I. ..in  :it  Banner  Springs,  Kansas,  a  daughter  of  Daniel  and  Maude  Michaels,  natives  of 
Kansas  and  Kentucky  respectively.  The  father  departed  this  life  in  1900  but  the  mother 
-mines  and  is  now  living   in  Kansas  City,  Kansas. 

Mr.  Barnes  and  his  wife  are  faithful  members  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  his 
political  indorsement  is  given  to  the  republican  party.  He  keeps  well  informed  on  the 
questions  and  issues  of  the  day  and  is  thus  able  to  support  his  position  by  intelligent  argu- 
ment. IIc>  knows  the  west  and  is  a  student  of  the  signs  of  the  times,  S(,  that  in  his  present 
official  connection  his  efforts  are  wisely  directed.  He  is  working  for  larger  opportunities 
for  the  city  in  a  commercial  way  and  employs  judicious  advertising  and  all  legitimate 
methods  to  advance  the   welfare  of  his  town. 


L.  E.  CUMMINGS. 


I..  E.  Cummings,  receiver  of  the  United  States  land  office  at  Pierre,  to  which  position  he 
was  appointed  in  L913,  lias  throughout  his  entire  life  been  identified  with  the  west,  and 
the  spirit  of  progress  and  enterprise  which  has  ever  characterized  this  section  of  the  country 
has  been  a  dominant  element  in  his  life.  He  was  born  in  Independence.  Iowa,  February 
22,  1  s. .-, 7 .  a  son  of  William  <i.  and  Elizabeth  (Wright)  Cummings".  The  father  was  one  of 
the  early  merchants  of  Iowa  and  at  the  time  of  the  Civil  war  responded  to  the  country's 
call  for  troops,  doing  active  service  on  southern  battlefields,  following  the  (dose  of  hostilities 
he    became     a     traveling     salesman     anil     to     that     vocation     devoted     the     remainder     of     his 

active  business  career. 

1..  E.  Cummings  was  the  second  in  a  family  of  five  children  and  was  educated  in  the 
public   schools   of    Independence,    Iowa,   and   id'    Yankton,   South    Dakota,   his    parents    having 

re ved   with   their   family    l"   the   lattei    place   in   the   year    1873.     lb'   was   next    appointed 

to  the  United  States  Na\al  Academy  at  Annapolis,  Maryland,  and  after  attending  school 
there   for   two  years   resigned,     lie   then   turned    his  attention   to   the   study   of   law    in   the 

offices  and   under  the  direction  of  the   fir f   Pendleton   &    Wakefield  at    Sioux   City.  Iow:a. 

Sub  equently  he  was  associated  as  a  law  student  with  E.  E.  Hasner  of  Independence  and 
was  admitted  to  the  Iowa  bar  in  IsT's.  I'm'  a  time  he  engaged  in  active  practice  in  Inde- 
pendence and  then  entered  the  insurance  business,  in  which  he  continued  until  L893,  when 
he  returned  to  South  Dakota,  settling  at  Yankton,  where  he  conducted  the  Windsor  Hotel. 
Subsequently  he  was  manager  of  the  ('handler  lintel  at  Vermillion,  where  he  remained  until 
1903,    when    lie    removed    In    Highmore,   Smith    Dakota,    where    he    engaged    in    the    real-estate 

business.      There   he   cuntii d    until    1913,   when    he   was   appointed    receiver   of   the   United 

State     lam!  office  at    Pierre,  where  I >w  resides. 

Mr.  Cummings  is  a  democrat  and  has  always  taken  an  active  interest  in  political 
(pie-.tii.ns  and  issues  and  a  helpful  part  in  advancing  the  interests  of  democracy,  being 
recognized   as  one   oi    the   party   leaders   in   the  state.     He   holds  membership   in   the   Episcopal 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  387 

church  and  in  Masonry  has  attained  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  and 
become  a  member  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  is  also  a  Knight  of  Pythias  and  a  member 
of  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  In  everything  pertaining  to  the  work  of  general 
development  and  public  improvement  he  is  an  out  and  out  progressive.  Among  other 
beneficial  movements  that  have  claimed  his  attention  and  cooperation  is  that  of  the  agita- 
tion for  improved  public  highways.  He  furthers  every  practical  movement  for  advancing 
the  good  roads  system,  his  sagacity  enabling  him  to  recognize  the  advantages  that  will 
accrue  therefrom,  and  at  the  same  time  he  looks  beyond  the  exigencies  of  the  moment 
to  the  needs  and  opportunities  of  the  future.  His  office  is  being  conducted  in  a  highly 
efficient  manner  and  he  ever  fully  meets  the  obligations  which  devolve  upon  him  in  this 
connection. 


ARTHUR  A.  GRAY. 


Arthur  A.  Gray  is  a  member  of  the  Gray  Construction  Company,  prominently  associated 
witli  the  improvement  of  Watertown.  In  fact  many  of  the  most  important  buildings  of 
the  city  have  been  erected  by  this  company  and  Mr.  Gray  is  therefore  ranked  with  the 
leading  and  successful  business  men  of  the  eastern  part  of  the  state.  He  was  born  in 
Brooklyn.  Green  county,  Wisconsin,  October  29,  1S64,  and  is  a  son  of  Alhanon  and  Janet 
Gray.  The  father,  who  was  a  farmer  by  occupation,  died  when  his  son  Arthur  was  but 
seven   years  of  age   but  the   mother  is   still   living,   making   her   home   at   Otegon,   Wisconsin. 

In  the  acquirement  of  his  education  Arthur  A.  Gray  attended  the  public  schools  and 
high  school  and  also  a  select  school  at  Dayton.  Wisconsin.  When  his  textbooks  were 
put  aside  lie  entered  upon  an  apprenticeship  to  the  carpenter's  trade  under  Robert  Han- 
kinson.  of  Brooklyn,  with  whom  he  remained  for  four  years.  He  then  began  contracting 
on  his  own  account,  in  Brooklyn.  In  18S7  he  removed  to  Plankinton,  South  Dakota,  where 
he  remained  for  one  season.  Returning  to  Wisconsin  he  settled  at  Belleville,  where  he 
carried  on  business  for  a  number  of  years,  and  in  June,  1897,  he  came  to  Watertown.  A 
list  of  the  buildings  with  which  he  has  been  connected  in  his  business  capacity  indicates 
his  high  standing  as  a  contractor  and  builder.  He  erected  the  Kampeska  Hotel,  the  J.  J. 
Case  building,  the  high  school,  the  northwest  and  the  southeast  ward  schools,  the  Elks  Club 
and  the  Commercial  Bank,  all  of  Watertown.  He  also  does  a  large  amount  of  work  in 
Montana  and  Minnesota.  He  was  the  builder  of  the  courthouse  in  Walworth  county.  South 
Dakota,  also  in  Hyde  county  and  Sully  county,  South  Dakota,  the  high  school  at  Pierre, 
the  high  school  at  Redfield,  the  courthouse  in  Faulk  county  and  the  courthouse  at  Rose- 
bud, Montana.  He  is  thoroughly  acquainted  with  every  phase  of  building — the  scientific 
principles  as  well  as  the  practical  features  of  the  work — and  his  understanding  of  archi- 
tectural laws  is  evidenced  in  the  fine  appearance  of  many  of  the  buildings  which  he  has 
erected.  He  is  also  the  owner  of  a  farm  of  five  hundred  and  sixty  acres  in  Codington 
county. 

On  the  18th  of  March,  1S80,  Mr.  Gray  was  married  to  Miss  Julia  F.  Southwick,  a 
daughter  of  Marshall  Southwick,  who  removed  from  Rutland.  Wisconsin,  to  Plankinton, 
South  Dakota,  in  1881.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gray  have  been  born  seven  children:  Gladys,  now 
the  wife  of  Roy  L.  Rose,  of  Watertown;  Earl,  a  postal  clerk,  living  in  Watertown;  Vernice, 
the  wife  of  Roy  Klinge;  Lucille,  now  Mrs.  Rudolph  Martin,  of  Watson,  Minnesota;  Lucien,  a 
brick  mason ;  and  Nettie  and  Morris,  both  at  home.  The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is 
that  of  the  Episcopal  church. 

In  politics  Mr.  Gray  is  an  independent  republican  and  fraternally  he  is  connected 
with  the  blue  lodge  and  chapter  of  Masons  at  Watertown,  tin-  Benevolent  Protective  Order 
of  Elks,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows. 
When  there  is  a  leisure  moment  in  his  busy  life  he  enjoys  a  fishing  or  hunting  trip  and 
he  also  finds  rest  and  recreation  in  motoring.  He  is  interested  in  everything  pertaining 
to  South  Dakota  and  believes  firmly  that  there  is  opportunity  for  great  empire  building 
in  this  state,  for  its  natural  resources  have  scarcely  been  touched,  much  less  exhausted,  and 
it  remains  to  the  prosperous  and  progressive  citizens  to  make  of  the  state  what  they  will. 
Mr.  Gray  cooperates  in  every  movement   for  the  public  good  and  while  he  is  guided   in   his 


388  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

business  career  by  the  laudable  ambition  to  attain  success,  at  the  same  ti he  never  loses 

sight    "i    bis   opportunity   to   further   the  public   welfare   by   advocating   a   class  of  buildings 
that   «ill  add  i<>  the  beauty,  adornment  and  attractiveness  of  the  city. 


Ii:\  1NG   DANIEL  SMITH. 


No  history  of  South  Dakota  would  be  complete  and  satisfactory  were  there  failure  to 
make  extended  reference  to  [rving  Daniel  Smith,  who  became  one  of  the  most  successful  resi- 
dents "i  the  state  and  whose  life  stands  as  a  splendid  example  of  what  may  be  accomplished 
when  energy  and  determination   point   out  the  way  to  success  and   when  the  individual  has 

tin irage  to   follow   the  path  thus  indicated,  even   though   it   be  fraught   with  difficulties 

and  obstacles.  That  Mr.  Smith  became  a  wealthy  man  is  largely  elm'  to  his  keen  sagacity, 
which  kept  him  in  the  vanguard  of  westward  migration  ami  prompted  his  investment  in 
lands  which  he  held  until  they  greatly  appreciated  in  value.  He  made  his  home  upon  a  farm 
in  Lake  county,  and  there  passed  away  February  8,  1906. 

New  York  claimed  him  as  a  native  son.  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Litchfield,  Herkimer 
county,  on  the  19th  of  .May,  1826.  Jt  was  there  that  his  father,  Schuyler  S.  Smith,  was 
also  l'"in  ami  in  that  locality  he  spent  the  greater  part  of  his  life,  passing  away  there  in 
1843.  In  early  manhood  he  had  wedded  Julia  Aylsworth,  who  was  born  in  Litchfield  town- 
ship in  1803  and  who  reached  the  seventy-third  milestone  on  life's  journey  ere  called  to  her 
final  rest,  her  death  occurring  in  Marshalltown,  Iowa,  in  May.  1876.  Their  family  num- 
bered six  children,  of  whom  Irving  D.  was  the  eldest. 

Spending  his  youthful  days  in  the  Empire  state,  where  he  acquired  his  education  a-  a 
public-school  pupil,  Irving  I).  Smith  there  grew  to  manhood.  In  1849  he  joined  the  goldseek- 
ers  in  California,  going  west  by  way  of  the  Panama  route  to  San  Francisco  and  after  spend- 
ing some  time  in  that  state  returned  to  New  York,  where  he  engaged  in  farming.  Deciding 
to  try  his  fortune  in  the  middle  west,  lie  first  located  in  Whiteside  county,  Illinois,  where  he 
bought  cheap  land,  and  on  disposing  of  that  property  removed  to  Benton  county.  Iowa,  locat- 
ing near  Vinton,  where  he  purchased  a  tract  of  land,  burrowing  the  money  to  do  so.  The 
land  had  been  somewhat  improved  and  after  engaging  in  its  cultivation  and  further  improve- 
ment for  a  time  he  sold  out  and  moved  further  west,  purchasing  property  near  Akron,  Le  Mars 
and  Keinsen.  Iowa.  As  he  prospered  in  his  agricultural  pursuits  he  added  to  his  property  from 
time  to  time,  buying  more  land  near  Akron  and  Merrill.  He  made  his  home  near  Remsen 
until  L891,  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  taking  up  his  abode  in  Lake  county,  where  he 
arrived  on  the  28th  of  December.  In  the  meantime  his  business  affairs  had  been  so  capably 
managed  that  he  was  able  to  bring  witli  him  to  his  new  home  a  very  substantial  sum  for 
investment.  He  purchased  live  thousand  acres  of  farming  and  grazing  land  and  to  his  hold- 
ings kept  adding  from  time  to  time  as  opportunity  offered  and  his  financial  resources  increased 
until  he  was  the  owner  of  over  ninety-two  quarter  sections,  or  almost  a  township  in  South 
Dakota.  The  farm  upon  which  he  made  his  home  is  situated  a  short  distance  southeast  of 
Madison  and  is  a  splendidly  improved  property,  upon  which  are  commodious  and  Substantial 
buildings.  It  is  a  model  country  estate  and  bears  every  evidence  of  the  thrift,  enterprise 
and  progressiveness  of  the  owner.  At  the  time  of  his  death  Mr.  Smith  owned  fourteen 
thousand   seven   hundred  and   sixty   acres  of   land    in   the  counties  of    Lake.   Moody,   Brookings, 

Minnehaha    and     McCook    but    the    st    of    it    was    in    Lake    county.       lie    also    had    thirty-two 

hundred  and  forty  acres  in  Iowa,  near  Akron  and  Merrill.  Plymouth  county.  He  generally 
purchased  unimproved  property,  which  he  proceeded  to  break  and  put  under  cultivation, 
afterward    renting    it.      His   plan   was  to  start    with   the  crude   and    make  better. 

Mr.  Smith  was  twice  married  and  became  the  father  of  nine  children.  The  four  born 
of  the  first  union  are  all  now  deceased.  On  the  24th  of  October,  1885,  lie  was  united  in  mar- 
riage  In    Mi--    Laura    A.    Beecham,  a    daughter  of   Thomas   and    Amy    (Crabtrce)    licccham,  the 

lilt'  i   a  daughter  of  Richard  Crabtrce.     TI ins  Beecham   was  born  in  England  and  In  child- 

I I  came  to  this  country  with  his  parents.  Thomas  am!  Deborah  (West)  licccham,  the  fam- 
ily locating  in  Nova  Scotia.  The  grandfather  of  Mrs.  Smith  served  as  a  lieutenant  in  the 
King's  Hussars.  Her  parents  lived  toi  some  years  in  Illinois  anil  thence  went  to  Iowa,  where 
she    wa-    lean. I    and    married    hut     they    later    became    residents    of    Nebraska,    where    Mrs. 


n:\  im.  I),  smi  in 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  391 

Beecham  passed  away  in  1885  and  Mr.  Beecham  in  1894.  Mrs.  Smith  is  the  youngest  of  their 
eleven  children,  five  sons  and  six  daughters,  of  whom  four  are  now  residents  of  South  Dakota. 
The  name  Urn  ham  was  originally  spelled  Beau  Champ. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Smith  were  born  the  following  children:  Sherman  C,  now  living  in 
Portland,  Oregon;  Helen,  the  wife  of  Irvin  M.  Pike,  of  San  Diego.  California;  Thomas,  who 
married  Mabel  Irish,  of  Brooking,  and  is  now  engaged  in  business  in  Madison,  South  Dakota; 
and  Julia  Esther  and  Courtney  A.  who  are  attending  All  Saints  School  at  Sioux  Falls.  Mrs. 
Smith  is  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  is  also  quite  active  and  prominent  in  the 
Eastern  Star  and  the  Eebekahs,  belonging  to  Madison  Chapter,  No.  6,  0.  E.  S.  and  Hope  Lodge, 
No.  2,  Order  of  Rebekahs,  in  which  she  lias  served  as  noble  grand. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Smith  was  always  a  republican  but  took  little  active  interest 
in  the  work  of  the  party,  particularly  as  an  office  seeker.  However,  he  filled  the  position  of 
justice  of  the  peace  in  his  township  and  his  decisions  were  strictly  fair  and  impartial.  He 
did  not  wish  office,  however,  preferring  always  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  business 
affairs.  He  was  a  man  of  sound  judgment,  of  keen  insight  into  business  situations  and  of 
notable  enterprise,  and  whatever  he  undertook  he  carried  forward  to  successful  completion. 
No  o,ne  ever  questioned  his  integrity  in  business  methods  and  the  most  envious  could  not 
grudge  him  his  success,  so  honorably  was  it  won  and  so  worthily  used.  Mr.  Smith  was  a 
man  of  generous,  kindly  impulses,  whose  fortune  is  said  to  have  been  honestly  won,  for 
he  never  took  advantage  of  a  creditor,  was  kind  to  the  poor  and  his  tenants  never  had  any 
complaint  to  make  of  his  treatment  of  them.  Of  keen  foresight  he  had  unfailing  faith  in 
the  future  of  the  middle  west  and  bought  land  when  others  wanted  to  sell.  He  gave  liberally 
to  worthy  charities  and  to  private  needs  his  heart  was  ever  inclined.  At  his  death  he  left 
to  two  of  his  tenants,  who  had  faithfully  served  him,  a  quarter  section  of  fine  land.  Much 
of  his  vast  holdings  were  distributed  before  his  death.  For  years  he  was  an  exemplary  and 
prominent  member  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  which  he  joined  during  his 
residence  in  Illinois,  and  he  presented  a  half  section  each  to  the  lodge  at  Madison  and  to 
the  Orphans  Home  at  Sioux  Falls.  On  one  occasion  his  heart  was  so  touched  by  the  needs  of 
a  poor  German  family  who  were  threatened  with  being  sent  to  the  poor  house  that  he  sold 
them  a  tract  of  forty  acres  at  a  nominal  price.  He  gave  numerous  tracts  to  friends  and 
relatives  and  his  family  were  left  a  handsome  fortune.  Much  of  his  success  in  life  he  attrib- 
uted to  the  aid  and  encouragement  given  him  by  his  wife,  who  kept  his  books  and  dis- 
played excellent  business  judgment  in  her  advice  and  counsel.  His  example  should  well 
9erve  as  a  source  of  inspiration  and  encouragement  to  others,  for  he  started  out  empty- 
handed  and  entirely  through  his  labor  and  perseverance  gained  place  among  the  wealthiest 
residents  of  the  state,  and  many  believed  that  at  the  time  of  his  death  he  was  the  largest 
holder  of  South  Dakota  land.  He  was  very  popular  because  of  his  geniality  and  cordiality. 
He  held  friendship  inviolable  and  in  his  life  he  exemplified  the  teachings  of  the  philosopher 
Emerson,  who  said  "the  way  to  win  a  friend  is  to  be  one."  His  death,  which  occurred  in 
1906,  was  the  occasion  of  deep  and  widespread  regret,  for  many-  there  were  who  had  learned 
to  esteem  him  and  to  hold  his  comradeship  dear. 


ETHELBERT    WARREN    GRABILL. 

Ethelbert  Warren  Grabill,  dean  of  the  College  of  Music  of  the  State  University,  was 
born  in  Newtonia,  Missouri.  .Tune  25,  1863,  a  son  of  Ethelbert  H.  and  Mary  (Cooper) 
Grabill.  In  early  life  the  father  was  connected  with  Newton  College  in  an  official  capacity 
but  later  turned  Ins  attention  to  banking  ami  finance.  He  became  a  well  known  banker 
of  Springfield,  Missouri,  where  he  passed  away  in  November.  1912.  His  widow  survived 
him   for   less   than   a   year,  dying   in   May.   1913.     They  had   six  children:     Lee  R.,  a   resident 

of   Washington,  D.  C,  who  is  a  civil   engil r   in   the   employ  of  the  District  of  Columbia; 

Ethelbert  Warren;  Lina.  the  wife  of  O.  J.  Hill,  of  Kansas  City,  Missouri;  Winogene,  the 
widow  of  Professor  II.  C.  Chapin  and  a  resilient  of  Beloit,  Wisconsin;  Ada  C.  of  Spring- 
field, Missouri:  and  Florence,  who  died  in  infancy. 

Ethelbert  W.  Grabill  grew  to  manhood  in  southwestern  Missouri  and  secured  his 
general  education  in  the  public  schools,  in  the  high   school  at  Newtonia  and  at  Drury  College 


392  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

of  Springfield.  He  left  the  last  named  institution  in  his  junior  year  and  matricuated  in 
the  Cincinnati  College  of  Music,  which  he  attended  for  two  years.  He  then  went  to 
Washington,  1).  ('..  and  taught  music  innately  for  live  years,  after  wliieh  he  returned  to 
Springfield,  Missouri,  and  was  a  private  teacher  of  music  there  for  tour  years.  At  the  end 
of  that  time  he  became  director  of  music  in  the  Springfield  Normal  School  and  held  that 
position  for  two  years.  He  then  went  to  Germany,  studying  for  one  year  in  Berlin,  and 
after  hi-  return  to  America  was  director  of  music  in  Campbell  University  at  Holton,  Kansas, 
tor  a  year,  lie  then  again  went  to  Berlin,  Germany,  ami  continued  his  studies  in  that 
musical  center  for  two  years.  He  was  next  connected  with  Texas  College,  now  Trinity, 
.it  Waxahachie,  Texas,  for  a  year,  and  in  1900  removed  to  Vermillion,  South  Dakota,  having 
accepted  the  position  of  director  of  the  College  of  Music.  Two  years  later  he  was  made 
dean  of  the  College  of  Music  of  the  State  University  and  has  held  that  position  since.  He 
is  a  thorough  musician,  having  the  ability  to  develop  the  musical  talent  of  others,  and 
under  hi-  direction  the  College  of  Music  is  providing  excellent  training  for  its  students  and 
is  proving  a  moving  force  in  the  musical  education  of  the  people  of  the  state.  Dean  Grabill 
own-,  a  small  dairy  ranch  in  Idaho  and  derives  therefrom  a  gratifying  addition  to  his 
income. 

The  marriage  of  -Mr.  Grabill  and  Miss  Clara  Mignon  Fowler  was  solemnized  June  15, 
1906.  Mrs.  Grabill  is  a  native  of  Kansas  and  a  daughter  of  William  H.  and  Ellen  (Smith) 
Fowler,  natives  of  Connecticut  and  New  York  state  respectively.  Her  father  was  a  mer- 
chant and  one  of  the  pioneers  of  Kansas,  having  driven  to  that  state  from  Connecticut. 
Both  he  and  his  wife  are  living  and  make  their  home  in  Denver,  Colorado.  They  were 
the  parents  of  eight  children,  live  of  whom  survive,  and  Mrs.  Grabill  is  the  third  in  order 
of  birth. 

Mr.  Grabill  is  liberal  in  his  political  views  and  a  firm  believer  in  the  single  tax.  The 
study  of  political  economy  is  his  chief  avocation  and  lie  has  become  quite  an  authority 
upon  that  science.  He  has  written  considerable  upon  the  subject  that  has  been  published 
and  that  has  received  favorable  comment.  He  is  also  the  author  of  a  textbook  on  piano 
technique,  published  by  the  Boston  Music  Company,  which  has  quite  a  wide  use  and  which 
has  been  favorably  commented  upon  not  only  in  America  but  also  in  Europe.  Since  becom- 
ing a  member  of  the  university  community  he  has  made  a  place  of  honor  and  esteem  for 
himself  ami  has  also  taken  part  in  the  wider  life  of  the  city  of  Vermillion,  having  a  great 
interest  in  all  that  ail'ects  in  any  way  his  adopted  state. 


1  BANK.  .1.  MURPHY. 


frank  J.  Murphy,  living  at  White  Owl  and  filling  the  position  of  county  auditor  of 
Meade    county,    was    born    at     Swan    Lake    ill    Turner    county.    South     Dakota.    September    10, 

1882,   oi I    the   nine   children   of  Jeremiah   and    Mary    A.    (Hogan)    Murphy,    who   are   natives 

oi  Nova  Scotia  and  Upper  Canada  respectively.  In  early  life  the  fathei  worked  at  the  grocery 
and    meat    business    in    Wisconsin,   to   which    state    he    removed    in    young    manhood,      following 

tie-  outbreak   of   the  Civil   war   I nlisted   as  a    member  of  Company   E,  Tenth   Wisconsin 

Regiment,  in  which  he  served  as  a  private  for  three  years.  !!•■  was  twice  wounded  in 
battle  hut  he  never  faltered  when  duty  called  and  hi-  bravery  and  valor  made  his  military 
record  a  most  creditable  one.  On  leaving  the  service  Mr.  Murphj  came  to  South  Dakota 
and  hoim  teaded.  Later  he  engaged  in  general  merchandising  at  Swan  Lake  and  at  the 
In i  the  building  of  the  railroad  he  took  up  contract  work  in  South  Dakota  and  Minne- 
sota, continuing  in  that  business  for  ten  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  settled 
in  Hurley.  South  Dakota,  where  he  lived  retired  until  L900,  when  he  removed  to  Alton. 
Iowa,   where    he  and   his   wife    now    reside. 

Frank  J.  Murphy  pursued  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Hurley  and  after  leav- 
ing the  liigli  school  continued  his  studies  in  the  University  of  South  Dakota,  liberal  educa- 
tional advantages  thus  qualifying  him  for  life's  practical  and  responsible  duties.  At  the 
age    oi    eighteen    years    he    began    clerking    in    a    grocery    store    during    vacation    periods.     He 

afterward    attended    Bel 1    in    the    winter,    but     later    began    teaching    near    Monroe,    South 

Dakota,   spen. ling  a   year    in   a    rural  school.      Subsequently  he   was  employed  by   F.   M.   Single 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  393 

&  Company  at  Alton,  Iowa,  where  he  handled  grain  and  coal  for  ten  years.  He  then  removed 
to  a  ranch  near  White  Owl,  this  state,  and  devoted  some  time  to  the  operation  of  that 
place,  being  thus  engaged  until  his  election  to  the  office  of  county  auditor  in  November, 
1914.  He  entered  upon  the  duties  of  the  position  January  1,  1915,  and  is  proving  a  capable 
official. 

Mr.  Murphy  was  united  in  marriage  in  October,  1908,  to  Miss  Amanda  A.  Cowen,  who 
was  born  in  Alcester,  South  Dakota,  a  daughter  of  Robert  and  Martha  (Sherman)  Cowen. 
The  father  was  horn  in  Wisconsin  in  1857,  while  the  mother's  birth  occurred  in  Pennsylvania, 
June  27,  1858.  He  always  carried  on  farming  and  in  1884  removed  to  this  state,  settling 
at  Alcester.  where  he  continued  to  engage  in  general  agricultural  pursuits  for  a  number 
of  years.  He  died  in  August.  1912,  while  his  wife  survives.  Mrs.  Murphy  was  one  of 
seven  children  and  attended  school  at  Alcester  and  afterward  graduated  from  St.  Joseph's 
Hospital  at  Sioux  City  in  the  class  of  1907.  She  is  a  member  of  the  State  Association  of 
Graduate  Nurses  of  Iowa. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Murphy  has  always  been  a  stafwart  democrat,  unfaltering  in 
his  alligance  to  the  party.  He  belongs  to  the  Roman  Catholic  church  and  fraternally  is 
connected  with  the  Elks  at  Yankton.  The  greater  part  of  his  life  has  been  passed  in  this 
state  and  as  a  native  son  he  has  made  a  creditable  record  by  his  loyalty  to  its  best  interests 
ami  his  tangible  efforts  for  the  improvement  and  devefopment  of  the  district  in  which 
he  lives. 


WILLIAM  FRANKLIN  JOHNSON. 

William  Franklin  Johnson  is  the  proprietor  of  the  Spearfish  Hotel,  one  of  the  leading 
hotels  in  the  Black  Hills  country.  He  was  born  in  Fayette  county,  Ohio,  August  16,  1870, 
a  son  of  George  R.  and  Margaret  Jane  (Fair)  Johnson,  both  natives  of  Ohio,  the  former 
born  In  Clinton  county  and  the  latter  in  Fayette  county.  The  grandfather,  George  Johnson, 
c'ommonly  known  as  "Squire,"  was  a  native  of  Virginia  but  settled  in  Ohio  in  pioneer  times, 
becoming  a  very  influential  man  in  political  and  social  circles  there.  He  was  loved  and 
admired  by  all  who  knew  him  and  enjoyed  the  friendship  of  all  with  whom  he  came  in 
contact.  He  served  as  justice  of  the  peace  for  many  years.  The  father  was  always  a 
fanner  and  on  removing  westward  to  Iowa  in  March,  1S80,  settled  in  Madison  county, 
where  he  remained  for  about  five  years  and  then  went  to  Fremont  county.  After  living  in 
that  locality  for  a  number  of  years  lie  removed  to  Page  county  and  afterward  became  a 
resident  of  Taylor  county.  Iowa,  where  he  now  resides.  He  has  put  aside  active  business 
cares  and  is  enjoying  a  well  earned  rest,  making  his  home  in  Conway.  His  wife  passed 
away   in    1910. 

William  F.  Johnson,  the  eldest  in  a  family  of  seven  children,  attended  school  in  Ohio 
arid  was  a  pupil  in  various  country  schools  in  Iowa  following  the  various  removals  of  his 
parents.  He  started  out  in  life  on  his  own  account  when  eighteen  years  of  age  and  after 
working  for  others  as  a  farm  hand  for  two  years  he  returned  to  his  father's  place  and 
remained  there  for  a  brief  period.  He  was  thus  engaged  at  intervals  for  a  number  of 
years,  dividing  his  time  between  work  for  others  and  upon  the  old  home,  but  in  April. 
1895,  he  went  to  Billings,  Montana,  where  lie  was  employed  in  a  tannery  until  the  latter 
part  of  June.  He  next  went  to  Grand  Forks.  North  Dakota,  where  he  worked  through  the 
harvest  season,  but  in  the  fall  he  made  his  way  to  Sioux  (  ity,  Iowa,  where  he  engaged  in 
husking  corn  through  the  fall.  In  the  winter  of  1895-fi  fie  remained  at  home  with  his 
father  and  on  the  10th  of  July  of  the  latter  year  came  on  to  the  Sioux  reservation  ill  South 
Dakota,  lie  was  employed  by  a  Mr.  Rook  until  the  1st  of  September  and  afterward  was 
in  tlie  employ  of  a  Mr.  Kocher  in  a  trading  store  on  the  reservation  until  the  1st  of 
January,  1897,  when  he  removed  to  the  Black  Hills.  He  lived  for  a  time  at  Trojan,  work- 
ing in  the  mines  until  May,  1910.  He  next  went  to  a  place  on  Iron  creek,  working  in  what 
is  known  as  the  Ruby  until  December  1,  1910.  when  he  "located  in  Spearfish  and  engaged  in 
tin-  hotel  business,  conducting  the  Queen  City  Hotel  until  February  14th.  At  the  solicita- 
tion of  friends  and  the  traveling  public, he  closed  up  the  Queen  City  and  took  charge  of 
the  Spearfish  Hotel,  which  is  the  only  first  class  hotel  in   the  city  and  is  one  of  the  best  in 


394  HIST(  >RY  (  )F  SOUTH   DAK(  )TA 

the  Black  Hills  country.  II. ■  now  devotes  bis  entire  time  to  the  hotel  business,  for 
which  In-  is  well  qualified.  He  is  a  popular  and  genial  host,  is  constantly  looking  after 
the  welfare  and  comfort  of  his  patrons  and  keeps  his  hotel  at  all  times  up  to  the  highest 
standards. 

In  July,  1899,  Mr.  Johnson  was  muted  in  marriage  to  Miss  [Catherine  Miller,  a  native 
of  I  leu-land.  Ohio,  and  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jacob  Miller,  both  of  whom  were  born 
""  the  River  Rhine  in  Germany,  but  in  early  life  earn,-  to  the  Dnited  States  and  settled  at 
1  leveland,  Ohio.  The  father  engaged  in  farming  near  that  city  and  afterward  removed  to 
Cuming  county,  Nebraska.  In  1884  he  took  up  his  abode  in  northwestern  Nebraska,  near 
Rushville,  and   still   remains   upon   a   farm   there.     Mrs.  Johnson   was  the  second  in  order  of 

birth    in   a    family   ighl    children.      By   her   marriage   she   has   become   the   mother  of   three 

children:  Harlan  I'.,  born  March  22,  1900;  Opal  Irene,  born  .Inly  31,  1901;  and  Gladys  Evelyn, 
born    March    1.".,    1903. 

Mr.  Johnson  holds  membership  in  the  Odd  Fellow-'  lodge,  in  which  he  has  passed  through 
-111  oi  the  chairs,  and  he  also  belongs  to  the  local  lodge  of  the  Ancient  Order  of  United 
Workmen,  in  which  he  has  been  recording  secretary  for  three  years.  In  politics  he  is 
independent,  voting  without  regard  to  party  ties.  II,-  has  served  as  township  clerk  in 
Terry  township,  Lawrence  county,  for  one  year,  but  has  never  been  a  politician  in  the  sense 
ot  office  seeking,  preferring  always  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  business  affairs. 
His  lias  been  an  active  lite  and  the  intelligent  direction  of  his  efforts  has  brought  him  the 
measure  oi    success    which    he   now    enjoys. 


JOHN  WOLZMUTH. 


On  the  list  of  the  enterprising  merchants  of  Spearlisli  appears  the  name  of  John 
Wolzmuth,  who  is  engaged  in  the  sale  of  a  general  li ,1  light  and  heavy  hardware,  imple- 
ments, etc.  lie  is  a  self-made  man  and  has  worked  his  way  steadily  upward  to  his  present. 
position  of  affluence.  He  started  out  in  life  empty-handed  when  but  twelve  years  of  age 
and  has  since  depended  entirely  upon  his  own  resources.  Xo(  only  is  he  a  successful 
merchant  but  he  is  also  widely  known  throughout  the  state  as  one  of  its  law  makers,  being 
now  a  representative  to  the  general  assembly,  in  which  he  has  served  for  eight  or  nine 
terms,  lb-  was  born  in  Oneida  county.  New  York.  December  :JT,  ISoO,  a  son  of  David  and 
Katherine    (Klugensmith)    Wolzmuth.   both   of   whom   wen-   bom   in  Alsace-Lorraine,  Germany, 

the  lr ''    iu    ls(|l   and  the  latter  in    lsos.     They  were  reared  and  married  in   that  country 

and  in  L84-7  bade  adieu  to  friends  and  native  land,  sailing  for  America.  They  settled  in 
Oneida  county.  New  York,  where  the  father  engaged  in  farming,  and  there  they  spent  their 
remaining  days.  Mr.  Wolzmuth  passing  away  in  L899,  while  his  wife  survived  until  1904. 
Ere   leaving    Europe  he  served  as  a   soldier   in   the    French  army. 

The  family  of  David  and  Katherine  Wolzmuth  numbered  eight  children,  of  whom  John 
Wolzmuth.  of  this  review,  was  the  sixth  in  order  of  birth.  lb-  began  his  education  as  a 
public  school  pupil  and  afterward  attended  a  seminary  at  WhitesborO,  New  York,  and  when 
twelve  years  ol   age  began   providing  for  his  own   support,  working   for  others  in   the   Empire 

state       !b-    was    thus   employed    foi    al t     lour    years    and    then    made    his    way    westward   to 

Iowa,  settling  in  Cedar  falls,  where  he  worked  in  a  hardware  store  for  about  six  years,  lie 
nexl  went  to  Sioux  City.  Iowa,  when-  he  engaged  in  the  hardware  business  on  his  own 
account  foi  a  number  of  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  made  his  way  to  the 
Black   Hills  in  July,   1876',  and   was  engaged   in  the  freighting   business  as  a   member  of  the 

Evans,    Wolzmuth    .V     Homick,   continuing    therein    lor    two   years,      lie    next    engaged 

111  mining  until  1880,  in  which  year  he  removed  to  Spearfish  and  purchased  a.  flouring  mill 
which  he  operated  lor  twenty- lour  years,  being  thus  actively  and  prominently  identified 
»'lb  I  be  manufacturing  enterprises  of  the  city.  In  1890  he  also  engaged  in  the  hardware 
business  with  a  Mr.  Valentine  as  a  partner.  That  association  was  continued  until  1892, 
since  which  linn  Mr,  Wolzmuth  has  been  alone  as  proprietor  and  promoter  of  the  business, 
carrying  a  general  line  of  light  and  heavy  hardware,  farm  implements  and  other  goods  of 
thai  character,  lb-  also  has  mining  interests  and  is  the  owner  of  farm  lands  in  South 
Dakota     but    concentrates    his   attention   chiefly    upon    his    mercantile   affairs.     His  business 


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methods  are  thoroughly  reliable  and  the  industry  and  enterprise  which  he  displays  have 
been  the  foundation  upon  which  he  has  builded  his  prosperity. 

On  the  5th  of  June,  1881,  Mr.  Wolzmuth  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Margaret  E. 
Goughonour,  who  was  born  in  Adel,  Iowa,  a  daughter  of  Emanuel  and  Jennie  (Sense) 
Goughonour.  The  father  was  born  of  German  parentage  and  the  mother  of  English.  Jle 
was  a  lumberman  and  in  1879  left  Iowa,  removing  with  his  family  to  Deadwood,  where  he 
engaged  in  the  lumber  business.  He  afterward  established  his  home  in  Livingston,  Montana, 
where  he  is  now  living  retired.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wolzmuth  have  become  the  parents  of  three 
children:  Elmore  J.,  who  married  Miss  Mable  Allen  and  resides  in  Spearfish  with  his  father, 
whom  he  assists  in  business;  Roscoe  V.,  who  married  Miss  Nina  Miller  and  is  conducting  an 
automobile  and  garage  business  in  Spearfish;  and  Zella,  at  home. 

Mr.  Wolzmuth  holds  membership  in  the  Masonic  fraternity  and  has  passed  from  the 
blue  lodge  through  all  of  the  degrees  of  the  Scottish  Rite  to  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  also 
holds  membership  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  attends  the  Congregational 
church.  His  political  indorsement  is  given  the  republican  party  and  he  is  one  of  its  active 
workers  in  Lawrence  county.  In  1S8G  his  fellow  townsmen  elected  him  to  represent  the 
county  in  the  lower  house  of  the  territorial  legislature  and  he  was  a  member  of  that  body 
when  South  Dakota  became  a  state.  He  has  served  altogether  for  eight  or  nine  terms  and 
is  the  present  incumbent  in  that  office.  He  has  done  much  to  shape  legislation  and  his 
reelections  indicate  the  confidence  and  trust  reposed  in  him  by  his  fellow  townsmen,  who 
recognize  that  in  him  loyalty  is  combined  with  ability  and  public  spirit.  He  also  served  as 
mayor  of  Spearfish  for  a  number  of  terms,  has  been  a  member  of  the  city  council  and  was 
one  of  the  first  county  commissioners.  He  served  on  the  board  of  education,  having  in  charge 
the  public  and  normal  schools  of  Spearfish  until  the  law  was  changed.  He  is  interested  in 
everything  that  pertains  to  the  public  welfare,  studies  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day 
and  is  conversant  with  the  various  phases  of  life  in  South  Dakota.  His  work  has  indeed 
been  of  direct  value  to  his  community  and  to  the  commonwealth  and  in  all  of  his  public 
service  he  has  placed  the  general  good  before  personal  aggrandizement. 


TIMOTHY  J.  RYAN, 


With  public  interests  in  McCook  county  Timothy  J.  Ryan  is  closely  connected  and  is 
recognized  as  a  man  of  influence  and  one  who  has  done  much  to  mold  public  thought  and 
action  in  his  district.  He  is  now  postmaster  of  Bridgpua.ter.-and  is  also  well  known  in 
newspaper  circles  as  the  proprietor  of  the  McCook  County  Democrat.  He  was  born  in 
Boston,  Massachusetts,  November  1,  lS-t'.).  a  son  of  Michael  W.  and  Catherine  (Ryan)  Ryan. 
The  father  was  a  farmer  by  occupation  and  in  the  year  1854  left  New  England  for  the  west, 
making  his  way  to  Iowa,  and  settling  in  Allamakee  county.  Both  he  and  liis  wife  have 
passed  away. 

Timothy  J.  Ryan  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  Iowa  and  in  St.  John's  College 
at  Prairie  du  Chien.  Wisconsin.  For  eight  terms  he  engaged  in  teaching  school  at  Harpers 
Ferry  and  other  places  in  Iowa  and  afterward  for  some  years  was  actively  identified  with 
politics  in  that  state,  having  been  nominated  twice  for  register  of  deeds  on  the  democratic 
ticket  in  Allamakee  county.  In  1879  he  came  to  Dakota  territory,  homesteading  in  .McCook 
county,  and  after  proving  up  his  land  he  engaged  in  the  implement  business  in  Bridgewater. 
After  a  short  connection  with  commercial  interests  be  tinned  his  attention  to  newspaper 
publication  in  1884,  establishing  the  McCook  County  Democrat,  which  he  has  continued  to 
edit  and  publish  to  the  present  time.  Since  his  appointment  to  the  position  of  postmaster 
by  President  Wilson  on  the  1st  of  June,  1014.  his  son.  William  J.  Ryan,  has  managed  the 
paper. 

Since  coming  to  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Ryan  lias  I n  very  active  in  politics  and  served  us 

state  committeeman  from  this  county  for  ten  years  and  was  county  chairman  for  several 
years.  He  has  frequently  been  called  to  public  office  by  his  fellow  townsmen,  who  have 
recognized  his  worth  and  ability  and  his  fitness  for  positions  of  trust.  He  served  for  one 
term  as  postmaster  under  President  Cleveland,  having  been  appointed  in  1896.  He  has  been 
county  justice  for  twelve  years,  has  been  city  justice  for  eight    years  and  city  auditor   for 


398  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

six  years.     His  record  in  office  is  a  most  creditable  one,  for  he  luis  ever  been  true  and  loyal 
to  tin-  trust  reposed  in  him. 

In  L898  Mr.  Ryan  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss  Mary  O'Brien,  a  daughter  of  Owen 
O'Brien.  Their  children  are  a^  follows:  William  Joseph,  manager  of  the  McCook  County 
Democrat;  Florence  M.;  Bernice;  Teresa:  -Marvin;  Lucille;  and  Mary.  The  religious  faith 
of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Catholic  church  and  Mr.  Ryan  holds  membership  with  the 
Knights  of  I  olumbus,  being  connected  with  Sioux  Falls  Chapter.  He  is  also  a  member  of 
the  America  Fraternity  of  Denver  Colorado.  He  is  much  interested  in  South  Dakota  and 
her  development  and  he  lias  shown  his  faith  in  the  future  of  his  county  by  investing  in 
city  property.  In  addition  to  his  newspaper  and  official  interests  he  is  engaged  in  the  real- 
estate  and  insurance  business  and  adds  not  a  little  in  that  way  to  his  income.  He  is  public- 
spirited  and  cooperates  in  many  well  defined  plans  for  the  benefit  and  upbuilding  of  the 
state.  He  is  numbered  among  its  pioneers,  having  for  about  thirty-six  years  resided  within 
its  holders,  during  which  time  he  has  witnessed  the  notable  changes  which  have  brought  his 
part  of  the  state  to  its  present  condition  of  advanced  civilization  and   prosperity. 


CHARLES  M.  HARRISON. 


Jn  business  circles  of  Sioux  Falls  Charles  M.  Harrison  has  won  a  creditable  and  enviable 
position.  He  successfully  practices  law  and  is  also  conducting  a  real-estate,  loan  and 
insurance  business  which   is  bringing  him  substantial  success. 

The  birth  of  Mr.  Harrison  occurred  in  Springfield,  Ohio,  June  22,  1851,  his  parents 
being  Thomas  and  Michael  (Morris)  Harrison,  who  were  natives  of  England  and  of  Ohio 
respectively.  The  father  came  to  the  United  States  in  1836.  He  was  a  journeyman  printer 
and  upon  his  arrival  in  the  new  world  began  preaching  as  a  local  minister,  exerting  a  strong 
and  wide-felt  influence  through  his  efforts  to  advance  moral  progress.  He  became  very  well 
known  in  educational  as  well  as  religious  circles  and  was  called  to  the  editorship  of  the 
Western  Christian  Advocate  at  Cincinnati.  He  was  likewise  president  of  a  Methodist 
college  and  of  various  other  schools.  Gifted  by  nature  with  strong  mentality,  he  used  his 
talents  wisely  and  well  and  made  for  hiinsell  an  enviable  name  in  those  circles  when'  mental 
force  wisely  directed  by  a  sense  of  moral  obligation  is  doing  effective  work  for  the  uplift 
oi  mankind,  lb'  achieved  much  more  than  local  prominence  as  a  man  of  letters  and  con- 
tributed several  valuable  volumes  to  the  literature  of  the  country.  He  was  always  a 
champion  of  the  cause  of  education,  whirl,  became  his  life  work,  lie  taught  through  the 
press,  in  the  schoolroom  and  from  the  pulpit,  ever  bearing  a  message  that  carried  with  it  a 
recognition  of  the  true  meaning  of  life  and  its  obligations.  His  death  occurred  after  he 
had  retired  from  active  labor  in  Shelbyville,  Indiana,  when  he  had  attained  the  venerable 
age  of  ninety  years  hut  his  memory  still  remains  as  an  inspiration  and  a  blessed  benediction 
to  all  who  knew  him.  His  widow  survived  him  for  hut  thirty  days.  In  their  family  were 
three  mhis:    Charles  M.;  Robert,  a  resident  of  Shelbyville,  Indiana:  and  Thomas,  who  resides 

in    i   iiicinnnti. 

In  the  public  schools  of  Springfield,  Ohio,  Charles  M.  Harrison  pursued  his  education 
to  the  ace  of  thirteen  years  and  then  entered  the  preparatory  department  of  Moore's  Hill 
College  at  Moore's  Hill.  Indiana,  when  his  lather  became  president  of  that  institution.  He 
continued  his  studies  there  lor  six  years,  or  until  he  reached  the  age  of  nineteen,  and  was 
graduated    in    1870   with   the    Bachelor  of   Arts   degree.      In   the  course   of   time   his  alma    mater 

■  nferred  ii| him  the  Master  of  Arts  degree.     After  leaving  college  he  became  an  instructor 

in   high   sel Is,  devoting    four  years  to  that    profession.     He  regarded   this,  however,  as  an 

initial  step  to  further  professional  activity  and  began  reading  law  in  Shelbyville,  Indiana, 
devoting  three  years  to  law  reading  in  that  city  and  in  Indianapolis,  lie  was  admitted  to 
practice  in  1878  and  entered  upon  the  active  work  of  his  profession  in  Lebanon,  Indiana, 
where   he   remained    until    1883,   winning  a   creditable   name   ami   place   for   himself   in    legal 

circles    of    I  hat     section. 

Vttracted    h\    the   opportunities   of    the    northwest,    Mr.    Harrison    CI to    South    Dakota 

in    iss::.  settling   in   Huron,  where  he  <• initiated  his  efforts  upon  commercial  law  practice, 

: ining    in   that    city   for  a   decade,      lie  has  never  carried  on  a  general  law  practice  but  has 


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always  adhered  to  commercial  law  and  has  attained  marked  skill  and  distinction  in  the  field 
of  his  specialty.  In  1S91  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  second  state  legislature  as  repre- 
sentative from  Beadle  county.  In  1893  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  has  since 
maintained  his  home,  continuing  in  the  practice  of  commercial  law  and  also  extending  the 
scope  of  his  activities  to  include  a  real-estate,  loan  and  insurance  business.  Substantial 
success  has  crowned  his  efforts.  His  wise  judgment  has  enabled  him  to  carefully  direct  his 
own  interests  and  those  of  others  intrusted  to  his  care.  He  is  now  secretary  and  manager 
of  the  Realty  Company,  which  has  played  an  important  part  in  the  development  of  Sioux 
Falls  in  laying  out  and  improving  subdivisions  and  additions  to  the  city.  It  is  still  an 
active  corporation  and  Mr.  Harrison  devotes  much  time  to  the  business  of  that  company, 
also  to  the  conduct  of  the  loan  agency  and  to  individual  operations  in  the  field  of  real  estate. 

In  1880  Charles  M.  Harrison  was  married  to  Miss  Anna  R.  Shirk,  a  native  of  Newcastle, 
Indiana,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  three  children:  Ruth,  now  the  wife  of  Fred 
I.  Powers,  of  Bozeman,  Montana;  Ben  Tom,  a  resident  of  Dallas,  Texas;  and  Florence,  the 
wife  of  Sam  L.  Stutes,  of  Sioux  Falls. 

Mr.  Harrison  is  a  member  of  Minnehaha  Lodge,  No.  2,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Sioux  Falls 
Chapter,  R.  A.  M.;  Lafayette  Commandery,  K.  T.;  and  El  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S. 
His  political  faith  throughout  his  entire  life  has  been  that  of  the  republican  party  and  he 
has  long  been  active  in  its  councils.  In  1912  he  was  an  alternate  national  delegate  from 
South  Dakota  to  the  republican  convention  in  Chicago  and  his  opinions  have  done  much  in 
shaping  the  policy  of  the  party  in  his  state.  For  thirty-two  years  he  has  been  a  member 
of  the  Congregational  church  and  in  its  teachings  have  been  found  the  motive  springs  of  his 
conduct,  making  him  in  every  relation  of  life  a  man  worthy  of  the  esteem  and  confidence 
of  his  fellowmcn.  Life  has  ever  meant  to  him  opportunity — opportunity  for  advancement 
along  the  lines  of  legitimate  business,  for  cooperation  in  all  those  movements  which  promote 
the  political,  educational,  social  and  moral  interests  of  the  race. 


ALBERT  H.  OR\TS. 


Many  elements  figure  in  the  success  of  one  who  gains  prominence  at  the  bar.  He  must 
possess  not  only  accurate  and  comprehensive  knowledge  of  the  law,  but  discrimination  in 
applying  its  principles  and  ability  to  clearly  and  cogently  present  his  case.  Oratory  as 
well  as  logic  frequently  constitutes  a  feature  in  winning  favorable  verdicts  and,  added  to 
this,  there  must  be  a  recognition  and  observation  of  a  high  standard  of  professional  ethics. 
Lacking  in  none  of  these  qualities,  Albert  H.  Orvis  is  now  a  well  known  and  successful 
attorney  of  Yankton.  He  was  born  in  Jefferson  county,  New  York,  May  19,  1857.  His 
father,  Chester  Orvis,  who  was  born  in  1823,  devoted  his  life  to  general  farming  and  passed 
away  in  1896,  in  the  seventy-third  year  of  his  age.  His  wife,  who  in  her  maidenhood  was 
Esther  A.  Ware,  was  born  in  July.  1831,  and  had  reached  the  age  of  sixty-four  years  when 
death  called  her  in  April.  1896.  The  Orvis  and  Ware  families  both  came  of  old  colonial 
stock,  the  <  )r\  is  family  tracing  its  ancestry  back  to  Farmington,  Connecticut,  to  which  place 
George  Orvis  came  from  the  old  world  in  1658  or  earlier.  The  Ware  family  was  established 
in  Bo-ton  as  early  as  1642  ami  both  families  were  represented  in  the  war  of  the  Revolution. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chester  Orvis  had  four  sons  who  reached  adult  age,  of  whom  Albeit  11. 
is  tin'  second  in  order  of  birth.  The  country  schools  afforded  him  his  early  educational 
opportunities  and  he  afterward  attended  the  high  school  at  Waterfeown,  New  York.  The 
year  1*75  witnessed  his  arrival  in  the  middle  west.  II.'  made  his  way  to  Iowa,  where  he 
taught  school  and  farmed.  Six  years  were  spent  in  that  state  and  in  May,  1881,  he  came 
to  tin-  territory  of  Dakota,  settling  near  Mitchell,  where  he  engaged  in  fanning.  He  after- 
ward removed  to  Buffalo  county,  where  he  proved  up  a  preemption  claim,  ami  his  ability 
;iml  worth  were  readily  recognized,  as  is  indicated  in  his  appointment  to  the  office  of  register 
of  deeds.  Later  he  was  elected  to  the  same  position,  in  which  he  served  for  three  years 
an.l  four  months.  He  then  resigned  ami  went  to  Chamberlain,  where  he  spent  several 
months,  after  which  In-  became  a  resilient  of  Scotland,  South  Dakota.  In  1892  he  arrived 
in  Yankton  ami  here  entered  into  partnership  in  the  practice  of  law  with  Levi  I!.  French 
under  the  firm  style  of  French  &   Orvis.     lie  began  studying  law  several  years  before  and   in 


Mm  HISTl  IRY  (  IF  S(  iL'I'Il   DAKOTA 

1886  was  admitted   to   the   bar.     While   advai ment    in    the   law    is   proverbially   Blow,   he 

possessed  persistency  of  purpose  and  knew  that  ability  must  ultimately  win  its  reward. 
He,  therefore,  studied  broadly  and  prepared  bis  eases  with  great  precision  and  care,  prepar- 
ing for  defense  as  well  as  for  attack.  Todaj  he  is  accorded  a  large  clientage,  thai  connects 
him  with  much  important  litigation.  In  the  year  L897  he  was  chosen  city  attorney  and  in 
L898  was  reelected  and  on  the  expiration  of  bis  second  tmn  was  elected  state's  attorney, 
in  which  office  he  Berved  for  a  term  oi  two  years.  He  continues  in  general  law  practice 
and  his  work  before  the  courts  indicates  him  to  be  one  well  versed  in  the  basic  principles 
of  the  profession.     He  holds  mbership  in  the  South  Dakota  State  Bar  Association. 

On  the  :.'4tb  of  October,  1878,  Mr.  Orvis  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Linnie  P.  Hall, 
a  daughter  ol  Hiram  and  Katherine  (Groff)  Hall,  residents  of  Shell  Rock,  [ova,  They  have 
become  parents  of  three  children,  who  are  yet  living:  (  aroline,  who  is  a  graduate  of  Yank- 
ton College  J.Harriet,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  University  of  Nebraska  and  of  the  College 
of  Medicine  of  that  institution  and  who  entered  the  Mary  Thompson  Hospital  lor  Women 
and  (  hildren   in  Chicago  as   interne  in  the  fall  of   1915;   and   Herbert   (_'.,  at  home. 

Mr.  Orvis  is  a  republican  where  national  issues  are  involved,  lie  docs  not  feel  that 
politics,  however,  should  enter  into  local  elections,  where  the  capability  of  the  candidate  is 
the  only  point  to  consider,  and,  therefore,  lie  casts  an  independent  local  ballot.  In  Masonry 
he  has  attained  the  degree  of  the  Royal  Arch  chapter.  Since  mo;;  be  has  been  a  member  of 
the  board  of  education  and  has  served  as  its  president  for  seven  years,  doing  effective  and 
earnest  work  to  promote  the  intercuts  of  the'  schools  and  gi\  inn  to  the  city  a  system  of 
public  instruction  of  which  it  has  every  reason  to  be  proud.  He  enjoys  outdoor  sports  and 
in  these  lin.ls  his  recreation.  In  an  analyzation  of  his  life  work  it  is  found  that  reliability 
and  integrity  have  featured  largely  in  his  success,  as  well  as  close  adherence  to  the  ethics  of 
his  profession. 


WILLIAM  BARTLETT. 


William  Bartlett,  of  Edgemont,  gives  by  far  the  greater  part  of  his  time  and  energy  to 
the  management  of  the  sulphur  spring  owned  by  the'  city  ol  Edgemont,  which  he  and  Robert 
('aider  have  leased  under  a  franchise  and  around  which  there  promises  to  grow  up  a  well 
known  health  resort.  He  also  owns  a  great  deal  of  property  in  Lead,  Edgemont  and  else- 
where and  is  a  business  man  who  has  long  been  accustomed  to  direct  enterprises  of  import- 
ance, lie  has  an  enviable  reputation  in  the  city  as  a  builder  and  contractor  and  has  erected 
some  Of  tilt-   finest    structures   in    various   South    Dakota   cities. 

A  native  of   Bristol,  Gloucestershire,   England,  he   was   born  on   the   mth  of  July,   1847, 

of  the  marriage  of  George  and  Sarah    (Pointing)    Bartlett.     The  father,  wl wned  a  large 

transfer  business  in  Bristol  and  operated  a  number  of  vans,  passed  away  when  our  subject 
was   but    fourteen   months  of  age   but    was   survived    for  many   years  by   his  widow. 

When   William   Bartlett  attended  scl I   in   Bristol,   England,  there  were  no  free  schools 

and  each  week  lie  took  the  money  to  pay  his  tuition.  When  thirteen  years  of  age  he  began 
working  for  others  and  for  something  over  a  year  he  was  page  to  the  Bishop  of  Lath  and 
\\,!l  .  In  the  meantime  his  11101111']'  had  married  a  second  time  and  her  husband,  a  general 
contractor  and  builder,  insisted  that  our  subject  should  learn  the  carpenter's  trade,  lie 
therefore  devoted  several  years  to  the  mastery  of  the  trade  ami  thereafter  continued  in 
business  with  his  stepfather  until  1870,  when  as  a  young  man  of  twenty-three  years  he 
concluded    to  try   his   fortune   in   the   United   Stale-   and    left    his   native   land.      Alter   residing   in 

i  In. i"i   a   short   time  he  went   to   Madison.  Wisconsin,  where  lie  secured  the  contract    for 

the-  building  of  the  Park  Noted.  He  remained  tie  re  a  yeai  and  then,  having  a  contract  for 
a  builcliii"  at   Newton,  Jasper  county,  Iowa,  he  went   there  and  later  removed  to  Avoea,  that 

-laic      lb    next    c  itablished  a   chain  of  brickyards,  two  at   Avoca at   Orland  and  on,-  at 

Walnut.  For  about  thirteen  sears  he  resided  at  Avoca  and  was  very  successful  in  the 
nagement    of   his   business   affairs. 

\<     the    end    ,,f    that     ti Mr.    Bartlett     sold    out     and    came    to    South     Dakota,    taking 

ernmeni   land  in  Hand  county,  where  he  resided  until  1892.     Lis  energy,  foresight   and 
excellent   management  enabled  him  to  succeed  as  wed!  in  ranching  as  lie  had  in  other  lines  of 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  40.3 

work.  In  1S92  he  left  the  family  living  upon  the  ranch  and  went  to  Fargo,  North  Dakota, 
to  engage  in  the  rebuilding  of  that  city  after  its  destruction  by  fire.  He  secured  many  con- 
tracts and  continued  there  for  about  two  years.  In  the  meantime  he  took  contracts  in  a 
number  of  other  places,  building  the  high  school  in  Mitchell,  South  Dakota,  and  a  number  of 
important  buildings  in  Minnesota  and  in  1875  he  erected  the  first  courthouse  at  Sioux  City. 
Iowa.  He  was  also  the  contractor  for  a  number  of  structures  at  Marshall,  Minnesota,  and 
upon  finishing  his  Work  there  he  received  a  telegram  to  go  to  Yankton  to  meet  those  who  had 
charge  of  the  letting  of  the  contract  on  the  high-school  building  at  Lead,  this  state,  and  he 
made  a  bid.  He  secured  the  contract  and  erected  the  building,  also  the  Smead  Hotel  and  the 
First  National  Bank  of  that  city  and.  moreover,  superintended  the  construction  of  the 
recreation  building  there  and  of  the  library.  For  about  nineteen  years  the  family  home 
was  maintained  at  Lead  and  during  part  of  that  time  he  conducted  a  brickyard  there.  For 
a  year  he  operated  the  Smead  Hotel  and  proved  very  successful  in  its  management.  About 
1907  he  arrived  in  Edgemont  and  purchased  the  business  of  the  Paine  Lumber  Company  of 
that  place,  which  he  turned  over  to  the  direction  of  his  son.  Our  subject  next  erected  the 
store  building  which  is  now  occupied  by  another  sun.  Although  he  became  closely  identified 
witli  business  interests  of  Edgemont  in  1907  it  was  not  until  1910  that  he  took  up  his  resi- 
dence there,  having  continued  to  live  in  Lead  during  the  intervening  period.  He  erected 
and  owns  the  opera  house,  which  is  a  credit  to  Edgemont.  and  since  his  first  arrival  in  the 
city  he  has  done  much  to  secure  its  rapid  development. 

Mr.  Bartlett  was  one  of  the  first  to  recognize  the  value  of  the  deep  artesian  well  which 
is  owned  by  the  city  of  Edgemont.  and  he  and  Robert  Calder  are  exploiting  it  under  a  tifteen 
year  franchise.  The  water  has  been  analyzed  by  an  expert  chemist  and  has  been  pro- 
nounced to  be  superior  to  other  mineral  waters  for  the  treatment  of  many  chronic  diseases 
by  eminent  medical  authority,  and  Mr.  Bartlett  and  Mr.  Calder  are  preparing  to  accommodate 
the  many  patients  who  desire  to  take  treatments  there.  Six  bathrooms  and  cooling  rooms, 
eight  by  ten  feet  each,  are  already  built  and  decorated  and  are  adequately  furnished  and 
equipped.  The  front  part  of  the  building  is  used  as  a  reading  and  writing  room,  and  the 
lessees  of  the  spring  intend  doing  everything  possible  to  add  to  the  comfort  of  their  patients 
and  make  the  spring  rank  with  the  very  best  in  the  country  as  a  health  resort.  Although 
up  to  the  present  time  there  have  been  but  poor  facilities  for  taking  treatment,  many 
people  have  already  found  that  the  spring  water  has  cured  them  of  chronic  disorders  and 
it  already  has  a  reputation  as  a  therapeutic  agency.  Now  that  the  building  and  equipment 
necessary  to  utilize  the  water  to  the  best  advantage  have  been  added  it  is  but  a  matter  of 
time  before  the  spring  will  be  well  known  throughout  the  state  and  throughout  this  whole 
section  of  the  country  and  many  patients  will  come  to  profit  from  its  curative  properties. 
In  developing  the  possibilities  latent  in  the  splendid  artesian  well  of  sulphur  water  of 
great  medicinal  value  at  Edgemont,  Mr.  Bartlett  and  Mr.  Calder  are  performing  a  great 
service  for  the  city  as  well  as  adding  to  their  own  individual  prosperity.  Mr.  Bartlett's 
wide  experience  in  varied  lines  of  business  combined  with  his  characteristic  initiative  and 
aggressiveness,  make  him  an  especially  valuable  man  for  the  place  and  he  has  already 
demonstrated  his  ability  to  carry  the  project  through  to  success. 

.Mr.  Bartlett  is  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Phillips  &  Bartlett.  general  contractors  and  brick 
manufacturers,  well  known  throughout  the  state.  He  is  also  interested  in  the  electric  light 
plant  at  Sturgis,  South  Dakota,  his  partners  in  the  ownership  of  the  concern  being  Mr. 
Philips  and  Mr.  Allison.  He  is  also  a  stockholder  in  the  First  National  Bank  of  Lead  ami  a 
director  in  the  Smead  Hotel  at  Lead.  He  also  has  other  extensive  property  interest-  in  that 
city  and  owns  much  valuable  read  estate  in  Edgemont.  He  erected  the  Masonic  temple-  at 
Deadwood  and  at  Spearfish  and  since  removing  to  Edgemont  has  built  a  number  of  the  inure 
important  structures  there.  In  addition  to  his  extensive  and  varied  interests  already  men- 
tioned he  has  important  mining  properties  in  the  Black  Hills,  including  his  holdings  at  Rock- 
ford,  South  Dakota,  and  likewise  his  interest  in  mines  in  the  Rocky  Mountains. 

Mr.  Bartlett  was  married  in  February,  18(55,  to  Miss  Emma  Laura  Ashman.  She  was 
born  in  h'dford,  England,  a  daughter  of  Richard  and  Ann  Elizabeth  (Webb)  Ashman,  who 
were  lifelong  residents  of  England.  The  father  was  a  lumber  dealer  and  was  quite  success- 
ful in  his  business  undertakings.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bartlett  have  four  children.  Hubert  William, 
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406  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

who  resides  at  Edgemont  and  is  engaged  in  the  hardware  business,  married  Miss  Grace  John- 
son, of  Redfield,  this  state.     John  Frederick,  who  resides  upon  eight  hundred  acres  of  land  in 

Hand  county,  is  carrying  on  stock-raising  very  successfully.    He  married  Miss  Susie  Ken; 

of  that  county.  Anna  Elizabeth,  the  widow  of  Samuel  Bushong,  resides  upon  eight  hundred 
acres  of  land  in  Hand  county  and  operates  the  ranch  herself.  Her  husband  died  in  1911,  at 
Rochester,  Minnesota,  where  he  had  undergone  an  operation.  Arthur  Edward,  who  is  a 
resident  of  Edgemont  and  is  engaged  in  the  lumber  business,  married  Analbert  Kenyon,  a 
sister  of  the  wife  of  his  brother,  John  Frederick. 

.Mr.  Bartlett  is  a  republican  and  while  he  has  taken  a  good  citizen's  interest  in  politics 
he  has  always  been  too  busy  with  his  private  affairs  to  think  of  accepting  office.  11  is 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Episcopal  church  and  fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the 
Masonic  order  and  the  Elks.  In  the  former  organisation  he  belongs  to  the  various  bodies 
from  the  blue  lodge  to  the  Shrine,  and  he  is  a  life  member  of  the  Elks.  He  is  prominent 
in  fraternal  circles  of  his  part  of  the  state  and  is  always  ready  to  do  anything  in  his  power 
to  further  the  interests  of  the  organizations  to  which  he  belongs.  His  son  Hubert  is  past 
grand  high  priest  in  the  Masonic  order. 

In  whatever  community  Mr.  Bartlett  has  resided  he  has  become  a  prime  factor  in  its 
growth  and  development,  and  he  has  many  friends  throughout  the  west  who  admire  his 
seemingly  limitless  energy  and  unshakable  resolution  and  hold  him  in  warm  regard  for  his 
large  heartedness  and  capacity  for  friendship.  He  is  a  man  to  whom  any  pettiness  is  utterly 
foreign  and  the  same  power  of  seeing  things  in  large  that  has  been  such  an  important  factor 
in  his  success  in  the  business  world  has  made  his  advice  in  regard  to  matters  of  public 
concern  of  great  value  and  Edgemont  is  fortunate  in  that  he  has  identified  his  interests  with 
those  of  the  city.  Since  he  has  borne  a  large  part  in  the  development  of  the  sulphur 
springs  belonging  to  the  city  it  is  a  foregone  conclusion  that  their  medicinal  properties  will 
become  widely  known  and  that  they  will  attract  many  people  to  the  city  and  will  aid  in 
promoting  the  interests  of  the  community  along  business  and  commercial  lines. 


REGINALD   C.  BYRDE. 


Reginald  C.  Byrde  is  the  owner  of  the  Lake  Norden  Enterprise  and  for  a  long  period 
has  been  connected  with  newspaper  publication  in  this  state.  He  was  born  in  Monmouth- 
shire, England,  August  8,  1879,  a  son  of  the  Rev.  C.  E.  and  Margaretta  (Brown)  Byrde.  The 
father  was  a  minister  of  the  established  Church  of  England,  devoting  his  life  to  that  holy 
calling.  He  came  to  America  when  a  young  man  locating  in  Minnesota,  and  having  decided 
upon  his  life  work  he  studied  at  Seabury  Hall,  Faribault,  Minnesota.  He  remained  in 
Minnesota  about  ten  years  but  returned  to  England  on  account  of  failing  health.  His 
wile  a  native  of  America,  is  still  living  and  makes  her  home  in  England.  She  is  the  author 
of  several  noted  works  and  is  well  known  in  literary  circles.  From  her  pen  have  come  two 
novels,  "The  Searchers,"  "The  Interpreters,"  and   numerous  short  stories  and  poems. 

Reginald  ('.  Byrde  largely  acquired  Ins  education  at  home.  When  nine  years  of  age  he 
went  to  St.  Johns.  Leatherhead,  England,  where  lie  remained  to  the  age  of  sixteen  and 
then  came  to  South  Dakota,  arriving  in  this  state  in  1895.  He  located  at  Alexandria,  where 
he  joined  a  brother,  and  afterward  went  with  his  brother  to  Asliton.  where  they  conducted 
the  I  lironicle,  a  weekly  paper,  which  they  published  in  partnership  until  the  brother's  death 
in  1899.  Mi.  Byrde  of  this  review  afterward  conducted  the  paper  alone  and  devoted  his 
entire  attention  to  the  management  of  the  Chronicle  until  the  spring  of  1914,  when  he 
established    the    Lake    Norden    Enterprise   and   now   [jives   his   attention   to  both   papers.     He 

also  d onsiderable  job  work  and  lias  an  office  well  equipped  for  tinning  out  excellent  work 

of   thai    character. 

iin  the  ls|h  of  April,  1904,  Mr.  Byrde  was  united  in  marriage  with  Miss  Mabelle 
Melntyre.  a  daughter  of  James  L.  and  Matilda  (Smith)  Mclntyre.  They  were  pioneer 
settlers  of  Spink  and  Hamlin  counties,  this  state,  and  the  mother  is  deceased,  but  the 
father  BUrvives  and  make-  his  home  at  Ashton.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Byrde  have  a  daughter, 
Eleanor,   now    six    years   of    age.      Their   religious    faith    is   that   of   the    Episcopal   church,  and 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  407 

Mr.  Byrde  gives  his  political  support  to  the  democratic  party.  He  belongs  to  the  Modern 
Woodmen  and  to  the  State  Press  Association.  He  is  a  lover  of  music,  an  interested  sup- 
porter of  various  plans  and  projects  for  the  uplift  and  benefit  of  the  community  and  at  all 
times  is  a  public-spirited  citizen,  giving  active  support  and  cooperation  to  movements  and 
measures   for  the  general  good. 


WALTER  D.  MORRIS. 


Walter  D.  Morris,  president  of  the  Citizens  National  Bank  of  Watertown,  was  born 
in  Fredonia,  New  York,  April  12,  1856,  his  parents  being  Lorenzo  and  Fannie  (Strong) 
Morris,  both  natives  of  Oneida  county,  New  York.  While  children,  however,  they  removed 
with  their  parents  to  Chautauqua  county,  where  they  attained  adult  age  and  were  married. 
The  father  was  a  member  of  the  New  York  bar  and  began  the  practice  of  law  in  the  town 
of  Mayville,  Chautauqua  county,  but  subsequently  removed  to  Jamestown  in  the  same 
county  and  a  few  years  later  to  Fredonia,  where  the  greater  part  of  his  active  professional 
life  was  spent.  He  died  in  Fredonia  at  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-six  years.  He  waa 
widely  recognized  as  a  prominent  member  of  the  bench  and  bar  and  for  a  number  of 
years  he  was  also  active  in  democratic  circles  of  the  state.  His  fellow  citizens  called  him 
to  represent  them  in  the  state  senate  and  he  also  filled  other  important  offices  of  public 
trust,  his  record  reflecting  honor  and  credit  upon  those  whom  he  represented. 

Walter  I).  Morris  was  reared  at  home,  acquiring  his  education  in  the  public  schools 
and  at  the  Fredonia  Normal  School,  with  a  commercial  course  in  an  Oberlin,  Ohio,  business 
college.  He  became  a  wage  earner  when  employed  as  a  clerk  in  a  clothing  store  in  Fredonia 
and  subsequently  he  went  to  Franklin,  Pennsylvania,  where  he  secured  a  position  as  book- 
keeper in  a  mercantile  house.  One  year  later,  or  in  1878,  he  made  his  way  westward  to 
Rochester.  Minnesota,  where  he  for  several  years  filled  the  position  of  bookkeeper  in  a 
mercantile  establishment.  In  1880  he  accepted  a  position  in  the  Union  National  Bank  of 
Rochester,  where  he  laid  the  foundation  for  his  future  successful  banking  career.  He 
continued  in  the  Union  National  for  five  years  and  then  resigned  the  position  of  assistant 
cashier  in  18S5  to  come  to  South  Dakota.  During  the  period  spent  in  the  Rochester  bank 
he  had  made  many  warm  friends  and  on  coming  to  Watertown  he  organized  the  Citizens 
National  Bank  with  Rochester  capital. 

Of  the  new  institution  Mr.  Morris  was  made  cashier,  in  which  capacity  he  continued 
until  1898,  during  which  period  the  financial  policy  of  the  bank  was  largely  under  his  direct 
management  and  the  institution  prospered  as  the  result  of  his  capable  direction  and  keen 
business  sagacity.  In  1898  he  was  elected  president  of  the  bank  and  as  its  head  has  ably 
directed  its  policies  for  the  past  seventeen  years.  The  bank  was  organized  in  1885  with  a 
capital  stock  of  fifty  thousand  dollars  and  from  the  beginning  has  continuously  developed 
along  conservative  and  substantial  lines.  Recently  an  elegant  new  bank  building  has  been 
erected  on  one  of  the  principal  corners  of  the  city.  It  is  thoroughly  modern  in  every  par- 
ticular and  is  one  of  the  finest  banking  houses  of  the  northwest.  The  constant  growth  of 
the  business  is  manifest  in  the  fact  that  at  the  present  time  the  Citizens  National  has  a 
capital  stock  of  one  hundred  thousand  dollars,  with  surplus  and  undivided  profits  of  sixty- 
seven  thousand  dollars  and  deposits  amounting  to  over  six  hundred  and  forty-five  thousand 
dollars,  with  total  resources  of  eight  hundred  anil  sixty-three  thousand  dollars.  This 
institution  extends  to  its  customers  every  facility  consistent  with  sound  banking,  and 
with  its  large  list  of  direct  correspondents  and  its  superior  equipment,  offers  many  advan- 
tages. The  officers  of  this  progressive  institution  are:  W.  D.  Morris,  president;  H.  D.  Rice, 
vice  president:  and  L.  T.  Morris,  cashier.  The  directors  are  as  follows:  W.  D.  Morris,  C.  A. 
Neill.  .1.  0.  Melham,  M.  W.  Sheafe,  Charles  Harman,  F.  R.  Meadows.  H.  D.  Rice.  M.  R. 
Baskerville  ami  L.  T.  Morris. 

In  1880  Mr.  Morris  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss  Mary  Archibald,  of  Fredoni<t,  New 
York,  by  whom  he  has  three  sons  and  one  daughter,  as  follows:  Archibald  J.,  who  is  con- 
nected with  the  First  National  Bank  of  Pasadena.  California;  Lorenzo  T..  the  cashier  of 
the  Citizens  National  Bank  of  Watertown,  South  Dakota;  Walter  D.,  Jr..  who  is  treasurer 
and  office   manager   of   the   J.   D.   Van   Allen   &   Son    Mercantile   Company   of   Clinton,   Iowa; 


408  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

and  Fannie  A.,  the  wife  of  C.  I'.  Kemp,  who  acts  a*  buyer  for  the  Bullocks  department  store 
of  Los  Angeles,  California. 

Mr.  Morris  is  a  member  oi  Watertown  Lodge,  No.  838,  B.  P.  0.  E.,  also  of  the  Water- 
town  Country  Club  and  the  Watertown  Commercial  Club,  while  he  and  his  -wife  are  mem- 
bers  "I  the  Congregational  church.  In  politics  he  is  independent  with  democratic  trndi'iicics 
but  has  never  been  an  aspirant  for  public  preferment.  However,  he  served  for  several  years 
as  a  member  of  the  school  board  and  is  a  stalwart  champion  of  the  cause  of  public  educa- 
tion. His  interest  in  community  affairs  is  that  of  a  public-spirited  citizen,  deep  and 
sincere,  and  bis  efforts  have  been  put  forth  along  progressive  lines  for  the  benefit  and 
upbuilding  of  town  and  county. 


THOMAS  LAWRENCE  RIGGS. 

A  life  devoted  to  the  uplift  of  mankind  and  especially  to  the  benefit  of  those  win. in 
our  race  regards  as  inferior  in  civilization  and  development  has  given  Thomas  Lawrence 
Riggs  right  to  rank  with  the  representative  and  honored  men  of  the  state.  His  entire  life 
has  been  spent  in  the  northwest  and  he  has  lived  among  and  with  the  Indians  from  his  earliest 
boyhood,  having  Indian  boys  for  playmates  and  thus  early  acquiring  an  intimate  knowledge 
of  the  Indians.  During  his  youthful  days  the  section  in  which  he  lived  was  the  frontier  and 
he  has  been  a  factor  in  the  intellectual  and  moral  development  which  has  given  high  rank 
to  the  citizenship  of  this  section  of  the  country. 

The  birth  of  Mr.  Biggs  occurred  at  Lac  qui  Parle,  Minnesota,  June  3,  1847,  and  his 
ancestral  line  is  traced  back  to  Edward  and  Elizabeth  Kiggs,  the  former  born  in  England  in 
1590.  Their  son,  Edward  Biggs,  born  in  England  in  Hi  14.  wedded  Elizabeth  Roosa.  The 
direct  ancestors  of  Thomas  Lawrence  Rie.".s,  third  generation,  were  Edward  and  Mary  Biggs, 
the  former  born  at  Boxbury,  Massachusetts,  in  1636.  Their  son,  Joseph  Riggs,  was  born  in 
Newark,  New  Jersey,  in  1075.  and  he  in -turn  was  the  father  of  Gideon  Riggs,  born  in  1713. 
To  Gideon  Riggs  and  his  wife  Rebecca,  at  Amity,  Pennsylvania,  in  174:;.  was  born  a  son. 
Joseph  Biggs,  who  became  the  great-grandfather  of  Dr.  Thomas  Lawrence  Biggs.  Joseph 
Riggs  wedded  Hannah  Cook  and  their  son.  Stephen  Biggs,  born  March  .'!.  1771.  married 
Annie  J'.aird.  Their  son,  Stephen  Return  Riggs,  was  horn  March  23,  1812,  in  Steubenville, 
Ohio,  and,  making  his  way  to  the  northwest,  became  a  missionary  to  the  Sioux  Indians  in 
Minnesota  and  Dakota.  On  February  l(i.  ls::7.  he  wedded  Mary  Ann  Clark  Longley,  win.  was 
born  in  Hawley,  Massachusetts,  November  Hi.  L813.  Her  ancestral  line  is  traced  down  through 
Richard  Longley,  w  In ■  came  from  England  about  1625  and  settled  in  Lynn.  Massachusetts; 
William  Longley  1:  William  Longley  II,  of  Lynn,  Massachusetts;  John  and  Sarah  (Prescott) 
Longley,  the  former  born  in  1672;  Joseph  and  Mary  (Walker)  Longley,  the  former  boin 
September  12,  1724;  Edmond  and  Alice  (Lawrence)  Longley,  the  former  born  October  31, 
I74(i;  and  Thomas  anil  .Martha  Arms  (Taylor)  Longley,  the  former  born  September  4.  1774. 
Mary  Ann  Clark  Longley,  who  was  born  November  hi,  L813,  and  became  the  wife  of  Stephen 

Return   Riggs,  engaged  actively  in  missionary  work  a ng  the  Sioux  Indians  of  the  northwest 

in  company  with  her  husband.  Their  last  days  were  spent  in  Beloit,  Wisconsin,  where  Mrs. 
Riggs  passed  away  March  22.  Im'.'.i.  and   Mr.  RiggS  on  the  24th  of  August,  1883. 

In.    Th is    Lawrence    Riggs,   the    fifth    in    order   of    birth    in    a    family   of   eight    children, 

prepared    lor    college    at    St.    Anthony.    Minnesota,    now     East    Minneapolis,  and    entered    Beloit 

loll. al    Beloit,   Wisconsin,  from   which   he   was  graduated   with   the  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree 

in   1868.      \itei   teachinig  school  among  the  negroes  for  a  ti he  began  preparation  for  the 

ministry  in  the  Chicago  Theological  Seminary,  fr which   he  was  graduated   in   1872.     The 

1. 1..  D.  deg was  conferred  upon  him  by  the  State  University  at  Vermillion,  South  Dakota, 

ami  the  degree  of  l>.  l>.  by  Yankton  College  of  Yankton,  South  Dakota.    His  early  experiences 

had  made  him  familiar  with  life  in  the  frontier  mission  field  and  yet  he  .lid  not  shrink  from 
the  hardships  and  difficulties  therein  involved.  His  parents  had  done  missionary  work  among 
the  Sioux  and  he.  feeling  that  there  was  no  more  honorable  or  no  more  needed  work,  entered 
lh.  missionary  field  in  ls7:_>  and  devoted  his  life  to  work  therein.  Who  can  measure  the 
influence  of  such  a  career?  lie  has  made  a  close  ami  discriminating  study  of  the  Indians, 
their   methods   of    thought   as    well    as   their    habits   of    life,   and    he   has   brought  to   them    the 


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truths  of  a  higher  and  more  ennobling  civilization  resulting  from  Christian  teaching.  He  still 
continues  his  labors  in  the  missionary  held  and  while  residing  in  the  west  has  been  a  witness 
of  the  remarkable  growth  and  development  of  the  country  along  material  lines.  He  has 
some  business  interests  outside  his  profession,  being  a  director  of  the  Riggs  Irrigation  Com- 
pany and  vice  president  of  the  Stock  Growers'  Bank  of  Fort  Pierre. 

Dr.  Riggs  has  always  been  active  in  historical  research  and  was  one  of  the  organizers 
and  the  first  president  of  the  State  Historical  Society  of  South  Dakota,  in  which  he  has 
always  taken  a  keen  interest.  He  probably  has  the  best  and  most  thorough  knowledge  of  the 
intimate  life  and  customs  of  the  Dakotahs  or  Sioux  Indians  of  any  man  living.  He  speaks 
their  language  perfectly  and  possesses  a  complete  knowledge  of  all  their  jargons  and  idioms. 

On  the  26th  of  December,  1872,  Dr.  Riggs  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Cornelia  Mar- 
garet Foster,  a  native  of  Bangor.  Maine,  who  was  born  March  19,  1S4S,  a  daughter  of  the 
Honorable  John  Burt  and  Catherine  (McGaw)  Foster.  Mrs.  Riggs  shared  in  the  missionary 
work  among  the  Sioux  to  the  time  of  her  death,  which  occurred  August  5,  1878.  On  the  31st 
of  March,  1885,  Dr.  Riggs  wedded  Louisa  M.  Irvine,  who  was  born  at  St.  Paul,  Minnesota, 
a  daughter  of  Major  J.  B.  Irvine.  The  only  child  of  the  first  marriage,  Theodore  Foster,  was 
born  July  7.  1S74.  There  were  four  children  of  the  second  marriage:  Cornelia  Margaret,  who 
was  bom  .March  11,  18S6,  and  died  on  tin-  sth  of  August,  following;  Robert  Irvine,  born  Sep- 
tember 8,  1887,  who  was  married  June  18,  1913,  to  Miss  Florence  Moseley  of  Beloit,  Wis- 
consin;  Lawrence  Howard,  who  was  born  July  16,  1889;  and  Muriel,  who  was  bom  July  26, 
1892,  and  passed  away  June  16.  1901. 

Dr.  Riggs  has  always  been  a  republican,  but  the  strenuous  demands  made  upon  him  in 
connection  with  his  chosen  field  of  work  have  left  him  no  opportunity  for  activity  in  political 
circles.  Reared  in  the  faith  of  the  Congregational  church,  he  early  became  a  member  thereof 
and  his  devotion  thereto  has  been  unfaltering.  His,  however,  is  a  religion  which  transcends 
denominationalism  and  rises  above  creed  barriers,  seeking  ever  to  teach  the  fundamental 
truths  of  Christianity  so  that  they  may  be  fully  grasped  by  the  Indians  and  be  a  potent 
force  for  good  and  for  righteousness  in  their  live.  He  makes  his  home  at  Oahe,  the  central 
mission  station  located  on  the  Missouri  river,  fifteen  miles  above  Pierre. 


BURTON  ALBERT  CUMMINS. 

Burton  Albert  Cummins,  whose  high  position  in  financial  circles  in  South  Dakota  is 
indicated  by  the  fact  that  he  lias  been  honored  with  the  presidency  of  the  State  Bankers' 
Association,  makes  his  home  in  Pierre,  where,  since  July,  1890,  he  has  been  connected  with 
the  First  National  Bank,  of  which  lie  is  now  the  vice  president.  He  has  other  important 
financial  and  business  interests  which  have  won  him  place  with  the  leading  representative 
citizens  of  the  capital.  He  Avas  bom  April  ::.  1869,  in  Mbntpelier,  Vermont,  a  son  of  Albert 
Oren  and  Mary  Frances  (Ellis I  Cummins.  The  father,  who  was  born  August  3,  1829,  died 
April  28,  1912.  and  the  mother,  who  was  born  April  14,  1846,  is  still  living.  The  ancestry 
of  the  family  can  be  traced  back  to  Isaac  Cummings,  of  Ipswich.  Connecticut,  who  was  born 
in  1601  and  died  in  1677.  Albert  0.  Cummins  spent  six  years  and  thousands  of  dollars  in 
compiling  the  genealogy  of  the  Cummins  family.  During  the  latter  years  of  his  life  he  was 
a  member  of  a  firm  conducting  a  large  tannerj  at  Montpelier,  Vermont.  Mrs.  Mary  Frances 
Cummins  is  a  well  known  author  and  a   leading    member  of  the  Science  church   in   Vermont. 

In  his  student  days  Burton  Albert  Cummins  attended  the  Washington  county  grammar 
school  at  Montpelier  from  which  he  was  graduated  on  the  17th  of  June,  1887.  Later  he 
became  a  student  in  the  Bryant  and  Stratton  Business  College  of  Boston,  of  which  he  was 
a  graduate  of  the  class  of  June,  1888.  He  began  work  in  July  of  the  same  year  as  an 
employe  in  the  Sioux  National  Bank  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  and  left  there  to  enter  the  First. 
National  Bank  of  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  in  July,  1890.  He  has  since  worked  his  way  upward 
through  intermediate  positions  until  he  is  now  vice  president  of  this  bank,  which  is  one  of 
the  strong  financial  institutions  of  the  state.  He  occupies  a  prominent  position  in  financial 
circles,  Ids  opinions  carrying  weight  among  the  bankers  of  the  state.  In  1892  he  occupied 
the   presidency   of   the    South   Dakota    Bankers'    Association    and   has   been    a    member   of    its 


412  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

executive  committee  almost  continuously  since.  He  has  also  been  vice  president  of  the 
American    Bankers'   Association   and   he   has   a   wide   acquaintance   among  leading  financiers. 

Aside  from  owning   half  of  the  stuck   in  the  First  National  Bank  of  Pierre,  he  is 

a  stockholder  in  the  First  National  Life  Insurance  Company  of  Pierre  and  he  lias  lar»e 
property  interests  in  California.  He  is  treasurer  of  the  Chicago,  Black  Hills  &  Yellowstone 
Park  Highway   Association. 

On  the  3d  of  April.  1890,  in  Sioux  City,  towa,  Mr.  Cummins  was  united  in  marriage 
("  Mi-s  Clara  Belle  Merrick,  a  daughter  of  F.  L.  and  Nancy  (Chapman)  .Merrick,  of 
Kankakee,  Illinois.  .Mrs.  Cummins  possesses  considerable  musical  talent  and  is  greath 
interested  in  theatricals,  having  played  many  parts  in  amateur  theatricals.  Mr.  and  .Mrs. 
Cummins  have  a  daughter,  Aline,  who  was  born  February  19,  1897,  and  they  lost  a  son, 
Albert  Oren,  who  died  in   1896,  when  three  years  of  age. 

Mr.  Cummins  has  always  refused  to  become  a  candidate  for  office  and  has  used  his 
political  influence  only  for  his  friends  and  in  support  of  the  principles  in  which  he  believes. 
He  is  a  stalwart  republican  and  has  been  a  member  of  the  state  central  committee  at  various 
times.  He  was  United  States  disbursing  agent  when  the  Federal  building  was  being  erected 
in  Pierre.  He  has  held  honorary  office  as  a  member  of  the  stall'  of  Governor  Herreid  with 
the  rank  of  colonel.  He  supports  the  Episcopal  church  and  holds  membership  in  various 
fraternal  and  social  organizations.  He  is  now  treasurer  in  Pierre  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. 
which  office  he  has  filled  since  1897.  He  has  also  taken  the  degrees  of  the  chapter  and  com- 
mandery  and  is  a  member  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  The  Sioux  City  Boat  Club  numbers  him 
among  its  charter  members  and  he  also  belongs  to  the  Pierre  Commercial  Club.  He  was 
likewise  chairman  of  the  Pierre  Capital  Committee  for  two  years,  during  the  intense  contest 
over  the  location  of  the  capital.  In  191-1  he  served  as  president  of  the  South  Dakota 
State  Historical  Society  and  is  now  one  of  its  trustees. 

For  a  quarter  of  a  century  he  has  lived  in  this  state  and  has  been  an  interested  witness 
of  its  growth  and  development,  taking  active  and  helpful  part  in  the  support  of  many 
projects  for  the  general  good.  None  occupy  a  more  enviable  position  in  public  regard  or 
in  financial  and  business  circles,  not  only  on  account  of  the  success  he  has  achieved  but  also 
owing   to   the   straightforward   and   honorable    business   policy   that    he  has  ever    followed. 


DR.    KDAV1N   L.    PERKINS. 


Dr.  Edwin  L.  Perkins  has  devoted  his  attention  to  the  practice-  of  medicine  and  surgery 
in  Sioux  Falls  for  the  past  ten  years,  and  in  his  life-work  has  won  an  enviable  reputation 
as  an  aide  and  exemplary  representative  of  the  profession. 

Dr.  Perkins  was  born  in  Prairie  du  Sac,  Wisconsin.  November  s.  INTo.  the  -on  of  Lorini; 
A.  and  Julia  Morrill  Perkins.  The  family  dates  its  origin  historically  Iron)  early  Kmilish 
ancestors  of  the  period  of  Elizabeth.  Men  of  science  and  invention  arc  numbered  among 
it-,  members,  and  the  name  of  Perkins  is  prominent  in  the  early  history  of  the  New  England 
colonies   and   among   the   makers   of    history   during   the    Revolutionary    period. 

Dr.  Perkins  has  been  a  resident  of  Sioux  Falls  since  May  -l.  1889.  Beginning  his  educa- 
tion iii  the  public  school-  at  Montello,  Wisconsin,  be  subsequently  entered  the  Sioux  Falls 
College  From  which  institution  he  was  graduated  in  L892.  After  teaching  in  the  Sioux 
Falls  High  School  a  number  of  years,  he  prepared  for  the  practice  of  medicine,  graduating 
from  the  Northwestern  University  Medical  School  of  Chicago  in  iikh.  and  the  following 
year  he  completed  the  course  in  the  Chicago  Post  Graduate  Hospital.  He  immediately 
began  practice  in  Sioux  Falls,  and  has  remained  there  continuously  since.  He  is  a  member 
nt    several   medical   societies,  and   a    progressive   student    in   the   realm   of   his   profession.     It 

largelj  through  the  influence  of  Dr.  Perkins  thai  the  McKennan  Hospital  at  Sioux 
Falls    was    founded. 

On  the  :.'l-t  oi  June,  1906,  at  Excelsior,  Minnesota,  Dr.  Perkins  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Mi--  Sena  Maiie  Swenson,  by  whom  he  has  three  children,  namely:  Mary  Elizabeth, 
t'.dw  in    Morrill  a  nd    Ralph   Hiram. 

I"  politics  Hi.   Perkins  i-  a   dei -rat.  while  in  his  religious  faith  he  is  associated  with 

the   Congregational    church.        Fraternally    he    is    identified    with    the    Masons,   belonging   to 


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the   Consistory   and   the   Shrine.     He   is   also   a   member   of   the   South   Dakota   Chapter   of 
the  Sons  of  the  American  Revolution. 

Dr.  Perkins'  professional  labors  are  all  in  the  direction  of  the  general  uplift  of  the 
community  in  which  he  lives,  and  he  enjoys  the  respect  of  his  brethren  of  the  medical 
fraternity  by  reason  of  his  strict  conformity  to  a  high  standard  of  professional  ethics. 


WILLIAM   THOMAS   KOUSH. 

As  the  president  of  the  Black  Hills  Wholesale  Grocery  Company,  William  Thomas  Roush 
is  an  important  factor  in  commercial  circles  of  Rapid  City,  where  he  is  well  known  and 
highly  esteemed  for  his  business  ability  and  personal  worth.  He  was  born  in  Eldon,  Iowa, 
on  the  9th  of  February,  1872,  the  third  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  seven  children, 
whose  parents  were  Louis  and  Louisa  (McCormick)  Roush.  The  father  was  a  native  of 
Pennsylvania,  whence  he  removed  to  Iowa.  He  was  a  millwright  by  trade  and  in  1902 
came  to  Rapid  City,  where  he  resided  for  a  decade,  passing  away  in  August,  1912.  The 
mother  has  also  passed  to  her  reward. 

William  Thomas  Roush  utilized  the  opportunities  that  were  given  him  for  securing 
an  education,  but  conditions  were  such  that  he  was  compelled  to  leave  school  when  eleven 
years  of  age.  While  still  a  youth  he  removed  to  Dakota  territory  and  located  west  of 
Pierre,  where  he  was  for  a  time  a  cowboy  on  the  range.  When  twenty  years  of  age  he 
engaged  in  the  cattle  business  and  was  so  occupied  until  1906,  in  which  year  lie  located  in 
Rapid  City.  Two  years  later  he  engaged  in  the  teaming  and  coal  business,  with  which 
he  has  been  since  connected,  and  he  now  has  the  largest  business  of  the  kind  in  Rapid 
City.  He  was  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  Black  Hills  Wholesale  Grocery  Company,  of  which 
he  is  president,  and  the  continued  success  of  that  concern  is  in  no  small  degree  due  to  his 
connection  with  it  and  his  business  knowledge  and  indefatigable  energy. 

In  1898  Mr.  Roush  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lula  Pratt,  a  daughter  of  F.  P. 
Pratt,  of  St.  Joseph.  Missouri.  Mr.  Roush  casts  his  vote  in  support  of  the  candidates  and 
measures  of  the  republican  party  when  national  issues  are  concerned  but  at  local  elections 
is  independent.  Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks. 
His  chief  recreation  is  the  hunting  of  big  game  and  he  is  a  lover  of  the  out  of  doors. 
Whether  in  the  private  relations  of  life,  as  a  business  man  or  as  a  citizen,  he  has  always 
lived  up  to  high  standards,  and  the  regard  of  his  fellowmen  is  the  reward  of  his  upright 
conduct. 


WILLIAM  M.   ARPHST. 


William  M.  Arpin  is  assistant  cashier  of  the  Ware  &  Griffin  Bank  at  Clark,  with 
which  he  has  been  connected  since  1904.  contributing  much  to  the  success  of  the  institution 
during  the  intervening  decade.  He  was  born  in  Assumption,  Illinois,  February  13,  1876,  a 
son  of  Godfrey  and  Marie  L.  (Alliot)  Arpin.  The  family  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1882, 
settling  in  Clark  county,  when  it  was  >till  largely  an  undeveloped  and  unimproved  district. 
The  father  followed  the  mason's  trade  and  became  identified  with  early  building  operations 
here.  About  18S9  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  furniture  and  undertaking  business  in 
Clark,  in  which  he  continued  for  twenty-five  years.  Throughout  that  period  he  enjoyed  an 
extensive    patronage,    his    trade   increasing   as    the    years   went    by    until,   with    a   handsome 

competence,    1 tired    from    active    lite    and    is    now    enjoying   a    well    earned   rest.     After 

coming  to  this  county  he  also  homesteaded  and  secured  a  tree  claim  and  a  preemption, 
lint    aold    that   property   when   land    advanced    in    value. 

William  M.  Arpin  was  a  little  lad  of  but  six  summers  at  the  time  of  the  arrival  of 
the  family  in  this  state.  He  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  and  also  attended  a  business 
'"liege,  thereby  becoming  well  equipped  for  an  active  career.  Upon  the  completion  of  his 
college  course  he  took  up  shorthand  reporting,  representing  several  lawyers  at  Clark  and 
in  other  places.  Later,  however,  he  engaged  in  business  with  his  father,  with  whom  he  was 
associated  until  he   entered   the   bank   in    1904,   in   the   capacity   of   bookkeeper.     Later   the 


414  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

creditable  record  which  he  had  made  in  that  connection  and  the  recognition  of  his  ability 
led  tip  his  promotion  to  the  position  which  he  is  now  tilling.  He  is  a  popular  official,  cour- 
teous,  obliging  and  resourceful,  unci  he  is  also  known  as  one  of  the  stockholders  and 
directors  of  the  bank. 

On  the  5th  of  October,  1897,  Mr.  Arpin  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lulu  R.  Holtz, 
daughter  of  Frederick  !■'.  ami  Rebecca  Holtz,  early  settlers  of  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota,  and 
later  residents  of  Doland,  South  Dakota.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Arpin  have  become  parents  of  three 
children:  Dewey,  bom  August  :.':.'.  1898;  Godfrey,  born  April  2,  1907;  and  Caryl,  whose 
imtli   occurred  January   13,  1909. 

The  tainih  attend  the  Congregational  church,  of  which  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Arpin  are  mem- 
bers. He  i>  also  a  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias  lodge,  the  Yeomen  and  the  Commercial 
Club.  He  votes  with  the  republican  party  and  at  the  present  time  is  city  treasurer  of 
Clark,  which  position  he  has  held  for  ten  years,  a  fact  indicative  of  his  faithfulness,  his 
course  being  entirely  satisfactory  to  his  constituents  and  reflecting  credit  upon  himself 
lb-  i*  also  clerk  ol  the  school  board  and  is  a  most  public-spirited  citizen,  his  aid  and  coopera- 
tion being  heartily  given  to  any  plan  or  movement  for  the  benefit  of  city,  county  and 
state.  Progress  and  patriotism  have  characterized  his  activities  at  all  points  in  his  career 
and  his  lite  record  has  measured  up  to  the  highest  standards  of  manhood  and  citizenship. 


DAVID  LIVINGSTON  RUNDLETT,  M.  D. 

Holding  always  to  the  highest  ideals  concerning  medical  and  surgical  practice,  Dr.  David 
I..  Rundlett  is  today  occupying  a  conspicuous  and  honorable  position  as  one  of  the  eminent 
physicians  ol  South  Dakota,  practicing  at  Sioux  Falls.  He  was  born  at  Groveland,  Massa- 
chusetts, on  the  25th  of  March,  1S73,  and  is  a  son  of  John  Pearson  and  Sarah  Lucy  (Hale) 
Rundlett.  The  family  comes  of  English  origin  and  the  first  representative  in  America  arrived 
in  Plymouth,  Massachusetts,  about  1650.  The  father  of  Dr.  Rundlett  served  in  the  Civil  war 
as  a  corporal  of  Company  A,  Thirty-third  Massachusetts  Volunteer  Infantry,  from  May, 
I  si.:.',  until  tin-  25th  of  duly,  1865.     He  participated   in  the  three  days'  battle  at   Gettysburg, 

in    the   engagements   at   Chattat ga,   Missionary   Ridge   and   Lookout   Mountain,   ami    went 

with  Shermai the  celebrated  march  to  the  sea,  proving  his  valor  and  his  loyalty  on  many 

a    both    contested  battlefield. 

Dr.  Rundlett,  Whose  name  introduces  this  review,  spent  his  youthful  days  in  his  native 
city,  passed  through  consecutive  grades  in  its  public  schools  and  was  graduated  from  the 
high  school.  He  afterward  entered  the  Massachusetts  College  of  Pharmacy  in  Boston,  from 
which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1894.  He  regarded  this,  however,  as  but  an  initial 
step  to  other  professional  training  and  entered  the  medical  department  of  Tufts  College  of 
Boston,  in  which  he  completed  the  course  in  1901.  He  then  located  at  New  Haven,  Con- 
necticut. He  was  a  drug  clerk  in  Boston,  Massachusetts,  for  ten  years  and  after  qualifying 
for  medical  practice  followed  his  profession  in  the  east  until  July,  1907,  when  he  sought  the 
win;;  opportunities  of  the  middle  west  and  came  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  has  since  success- 
fully practiced,  lie  was  not  long  in  demonstrating  his  ability,  which  brought  to  him  a  liberal 
patronage.  The  profession  and  the  public  recognize  the  fact  that  he  is  a  close  and  discrimin- 
ating student   of  the  science  of  medicine  and  has  widely  improved  his  opportunities. 

Dr.  Rundlett  belongs  to  the  Sioux  Falls  District  Medical  Society;  to  the  South  Dakota 
Hate  Medical  Society;  the  American  Medical  Association;  and  the  Sioux  Valley  Medical 
Association.  Since-  1913  he  has  been  one  of  the  censors  of  the  Sioux  Falls  District  Medical 
Societj  and  is  now  (1915)  chairman  of  the  board  of  censors,  lie  was  also  formerly  a  mem- 
bet  "i  tic  Now  Eaven  County  (Conn.i  Medical  Society  and  of  the  Connecticut  State  Medical 
Society.  Ih-  early  service  as  interne  in  the  Boston  City  Hospital  from  July,  1S99,  until 
.Inly,  I  'in],  gave  him  the  broad  experience  which  only  hospital  practice  can  give,  and  the 
knowledge  then ned  proved  one  of  the  strongest  elements  in  his  later  success. 

On  the  30th  of  May,  1908,  at  Sioux  Falls.  Dr.  Rundlett  was  united  in  marriage  to  Evelyn 
Bevis,  a  daughter  oi  John  and  Emma  Drexel.  They  attend  the-  Congregational  church  and 
Dr.  Rundlett  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He  has  had  an  interesting 
militarj    experience  mid  has  done   important  public  service.     On  the  9th  of  January,   1906,. 


DR.  !>.W  in  I.    RUNDLETT 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  417 

he  enlisted  in  the  Governor's  Foot  Guards,  Second  Company,  of  New  Haven,  Connecticut, 
from  which  he  was  honorably  discharged  September  27,  1907.  He  was  also  fire  department 
surgeon  for  New  Haven  from  November  30,  1904,  until  July,  1907,  and  was  superintendent 
of  the  Xew  Haven  Emergency  Hospital  from  1901  until  1904.  In  Masonry  he  has  attained 
high  rank.  He  has  taken  the  degrees  of  the  lodge,  chapter,  council  and  commandery,  has 
attained  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  and  is  a  Noble  of  the  Mystic  Shrine. 
He  is  also  connected  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  with  the  Sons  of  the  American  Revolution, 
the  Sons  of  Veterans,  the  Dacotah  Club,  the  Country  Club,  and  also  of  the  Commercial  Club, 
all  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  American  Association  for  the  Advancement  of 
Science  and  of  the  National  Geographic  Society.  His  social  qualities  render  him  popular, 
while  his  professional  attainments  have  gained  fur  him  the  high  position  which  he  now  tills 
a--  a  representative  of  the  medical  fraternity. 


S.   P.   MALONE. 


S.  P.  Malone,  the  efficient  and  capable  postmaster  of  Huron,  was  born  in  Baltimore, 
Maryland,  August  6,  IsoS.  He  i>  a  son  of  James  and  Mary  (Brown)  Malone,  natives 
of  Ireland,  who  emigrated  to  America  in  early  life.  They  settled  in  Nebraska  in  18G9  and 
there   the    lather   engaged   in   fanning. 

S.  P.  Malone  learned  the  boiler-maker's  trade  in  Pennsylvania  and  followed  it  in  that 
state  until  1881,  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Huron.  He  secured  a  position 
witli  the  Northwestern  Railway  Company  and  continued  in  the  employ  of  that  concern  until 
March  2s.  1908.  He  was  in  the  passenger  service  for  some  time  and  in  September,  1885, 
was  given  charge  of  an  engine,  which  he  ran  until  the  close  of  his  railroad  career.  On  the 
i-t   of   April.   1908,   Mr.  Malone   was   appointed   postmaster   of   Huron   and   has   served  since 

that    time,    having    1 n    appointed    January    24.    1912.      lie    discharges    the    duties    of    the 

office  in  a  prompt,  capable  and  reliable  manner,  and  his  work  has  received  widespread 
commendation. 

On  the  14th  of  June.  1S88,  Mr.  Malone  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ellen  E.  Sullivan, 
a  native  of  Columbia,  Brown  county.  South  Dakota,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of 
two  children:  Robert  E.,  now  attending  Brookings  College;  and  Lucy  R.,  employed  in  the 
money  order  department  of  the  postoffice. 

Mr.  Malone  is  a  member  of  the  Brotherhood  of  Locomotive  Engineers  and  is  affiliated 
also  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Klks.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to 
the  republican  party  and  takes  an  intelligent  interest  in  public  affairs,  although  he  is  not 
an  i. Ilice  seeker.  He  is  numbered  among  the  early  settlers  in  Huron  and  during  the  period 
of  his  residence  here  has  gained  the  respect  and  confidence  of  all  with  whom  business, 
official  or  social  relations  have  brought  him  into  contact. 


GEORGE  H.  RICHARDS.  M.  D. 

Dr.  George  H.  Richards,  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  at  Clear  Lake, 
was  born  on  tin'  29th  of  April.  1S79.  at  Melbourne.  Ontario.  Canada,  his  parents  being 
Wilson  and  Emma  Richards,  the  former  a   farmer  by  occupation.     Both  are  still  living. 

In  the  public  schools  of  his  native  country  Dr.  George  H.  Richards  pursued  his 
early  education  and  afterward  attended  the  <  ollegiate  Institute  of  London.  Ontario,  from 
which  he  was  graduated  with  the  'hiss  of  1900.  He  pursued  his  professional  course  in 
Trinity  University,  the  medical  department  of  which  was  amalgamated  with  Toronto 
University   during   Dr.   Richards'   work   there   and    immediately   after  completing   his   course 

in    1904    I ntered   upon  the   practice   of   medicine.      He   spent   two  years   as  an   interne   in 

a  hospital  and  then  took  up  the  private  practice  of  medicine  at  Wessington  Springs,  South 
Dakota,  where  he  remained  for  two  years.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  secured  a  claim  at 
Underwood,  Pennington  county,  where  he  practiced  lor  two  years  and  then  removed  to 
Chamberlain,  where  he  remained  for  a  year  and  a  half.     In  1912  he  took  up  his  residence  in 


418  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Clear  Lake,  purchased  property  and  is  now  permanently  located  there.  He  has  been 
accorded  a  liberal  share  of  the  public  patronage  along  the  line  of  his  profession  and  is  well 
known  aa  a  capable  physician  and  surgeon.  He  reads  broadly,  keeping  in  touch  with  the 
trend  of  modern  thought  and  action  in  the  line  of  his  profession,  and  is  a  member  of  the 
Watertown  District  Medical  Society,  the  South  Dakota  State  Medical  Society  and  the 
American  Medical  Association. 

On  the  29th  of  April,  1908,  Dr.  Richards  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Florence 
Moulton,  a  daughter  of  David  and  Nellie  Moulton,  representatives  of  old-time  families 
of  South  Dakota,  and  they  have  one  son,  George,  who  was  born  November  19,  1913.  Mrs. 
Rii  hards  is  of  the  Catholic  faith. 

Fraternally  Dr.  Richards  is  a  Mason,  belonging  to  Phoenix  Lodge,  No.  129,  A.  F.  & 
A.  \l  .  of  Clear  Lake,  and  lie  also  has  membership  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America. 
l!i>  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  he  is  a  public-spirited  citizen, 
devoted  t"  every  movement  that  tends  to  promote  the  substantial  upbuilding  of  the 
community.  lie  enjoys  spending  a  leisure  hour  in  lishing  or  in  his  motor  car,  but  his 
professional  duties  are  his  first  interest  and  are  ever  performed  with  a  conscientious 
recognition  of  tin-  obligations  that  devolve  upon  him  in  that  connection. 


JOSEPH  MITCHELL  DONOVAN. 

Joseph  Mitchell  Donovan,  a  prominent  member  of  the  bar  of  Sioux  Falls  who  carefully 
prepared  for  his  profession  and  has  ever  been  painstaking  and  thorough  in  the  preparation 
id'  his  cases  since  entering  upon  active  practice,  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  iss'j.  He 
was  born  in  Littleton,  New  Hampshire,  April  28,  1866,  a  son  of  Peter  and  Julia  (Mitchell) 
Donovan.  The  father  was  a  native  of  London,  England,  and  came  to  America  alone 
when  a  youth  of  eighteen  years.  He  located  first  at  Plymouth,  New  Hampshire,  and 
afterward    removed    to   Littleton,   that    state. 

It  was  in  the  schools  of  Littleton  that  Joseph  M.  Donovan  pursued  his  education 
until  graduated  from  the  high  school  with  the  class  of  1884.  He  pursued  his  more 
specifically  literary  course  in  the  Georgetown  i  D.  C.)  University  and  was  graduated  in 
1887.  He  then  entered  the  law  department  of  the  same  institution  and  completed  a 
three  years'  course  in  two  years,  thus  becoming  an  alumnus  of  the  class  of  L889.  In 
November  of  the  same  year  he  sought  the  opportunities  of  the  west,  making  his  way 
to  Sioux  falls,  where  he  has  since  remained.  Here  he  opened  an  office  and  lias  now  been 
engaged  in  practice  for  about  a  quarter  of  a  century.  He  carefully  prepares  his  cases, 
is  strong  in  argument  and  logical  in  his  deductions,,  so  that  his  position  always  carries 
weight  with  court  and  jury  and  seldom  fails  to  convince.  He  has  proven  himself  able 
to  cross  swords  in  forensic  combat  with  South  Dakota's  most  eminent  lawyers  and  he  is 
an  authority  on  the  phase  of  jurisprudence  to  which  he  has  given  the  most  careful  study. 
During  the  last  twenty  years  he  has  specialized  in  interstate  and  private  international  law, 
and  is  now  recognized  as  an  international  expert  in  the  law  of  domestic  relations,  his 
books  and  writings  on  marriage  and  divorce,  particularly  on  the  question  of  jurisdiction 
to  pronounce  an  internationally  valid  divorce  judgment,  having  been  cited  and  approved 
by    many    of    II nuts    of    last    resort,    of    the    United    States    and    other    countries    in    their 

decisions  on  this  subject.     His  law  library  is  equipped  with  the  complete  statute  law  of  all 

parts    of    the     I   nited     States    and    of    many    of    the    other    llitiics    .it     the    world,    and     his 

".'■hole   ti i-   now    devoted    to   the    prosecution   or   defense,   in    the   different    parts   of   the 

United  states,  oi  actions  involving  the  question  of   jurisdiction  to  decree  an   internationally 
valid    divorce    judgment. 

On  the  lllh  oi  April.  1889,  at  Washington,  D.  »'..  Mr.  Donovan  was  united  in  marriage 
to    .Mi-,    Tillie    Martin,    a    daughter    of    Hiram    and    Tillie     ll'etersi     Martin,    of    Ripley,    Ohio, 

and  the  children   of  this  union  are   Vivien,  Clewell,  Wanda,   Helen   an  I   John   Honors.     The 
religious    faith   of   the    family    is    that    of    the   Catholic   church    and    Mr.    Donovan    belongs   also 

to   the    Modern    \V Imen    of    \ rica    ami    to   the    Knights   of    Pythias   lodge,   having   held 

all    of    I  lie    offices    in    the    local    organization    of    the    latter.      For    six    years    he    was    a    member 
"i   Compan)    !•'.  Third   Regiment    New   Hampshire  National  Guard,  at   Littleton.     In  politics 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  419 

he  is  a  democrat  with  independent  tendencies,  voting  rather  as  his  judgment  sanctions 
than  as  his  party  dictates.  He  has  made  a  creditable  place  for  himself  in  social  and  pro- 
fessional circles  of  Sioux  Falls  since  coming  to  this  city  and  is  one  of  its  most  highly 
respected  residents. 


CHRISTOPHER  S.  BRAKKE. 

Christopher  S.  Brakke,  president  of  the  Farmers  State  Bank  at  Flandreau,  belongs 
to  that  class  of  self-educated  and  self-made  men  to  whom  opportunity  has  constituted 
the  threshold  of  the  door  through  which  they  have  passed  to  success.  It  is  true  that 
his  opportunities  were  only  such  as  come  to  every  individual,  but  he  had  the  persistency 
of  purpose  to  utilize  them  to  the  best  advantage.  His  difficulties  and  obstacles  seemed 
to  serve  rather  as  an  impetus  than  a  bar  to  prosperity,  calling  forth  his  latent  energies, 
his  determination  and  his  ambition.  like  many  another  now  prominent  citizen  of  South 
Dakota.  Mr.  Brakke  claims  Norway  as  the  land  of  his  nativity.  He  was  born  September 
12.  1865,  a  son  of  Severt  and  Martha  (Hopperstad)  Brakke,  who  came  to  the  United 
States  in  1878,  making  their  way  direct  to  South  Dakota,  with  Moody  county  as  their 
destination.  There  the  father  secured  a  homestead,  on  which  he  resided  to  the  time  of  the 
death  of  his  wife  in  1902,  and  since  then  he  has  lived  with  a  daughter  in  Minnesota. 

Christopher  S.  Brakke  was  a  lad  of  thirteen  years  when  the  family  came  to  the 
United  States.  Previously  he  had  attended  the  public  schools  of  his  native  country,  but 
after  reaching  the  new  world  it  was  necessary  that  he  give  his  services  to  his  father  in 
the  development  of  the  farm,  as  did  hundreds  of  other  Norwegian  boys.  The  family  was 
in  limited  financial  circumstances  and  it  was  incumbent  that  all  the  members  of  the 
household  should  put  forth  their  best  efforts  toward  tiie  rapid  development  of  a  farm 
which  would  meet  their  needs.  At  a  later  date,  however,  Mr.  Brakke  was  able  to  pursue 
a  three  months'  course  of  study  in  the  Sioux  Falls  (S.  D.)  Business  College.  He  early 
became  a  wage  earner,  working  for  neighboring  farmers  when  any  employment  could 
be  secured.  He  continued  at  farm  work  until  188-1  and  then  secured  a  position  in  a 
general  store  in  Flandreau.  The  following  ten  years  were  devoted  alternately  to  clerking, 
to  grain  buying  and  to  farming.  In  the  meantime  his  worth  and  ability  were  recognized 
by  his  fellow  townsmen  and  appreciation  on  their  part  was  indicated  in  their  generous 
support  of  him  when  he  became  a  candidate  for  the  office  of  county  treasurer  of  Moody 
county  in  1894.  He  was  elected  and  by  reelection  served  for  almost  three  terms.  Sub- 
sequently he  established  himself  in  the  mercantile  business  in  the  small  town  of  Airlie, 
just  over  the  Minnesota  state  line,  and  there  remained  for  five  years  in  active  connection 
with  commercial  pursuits.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  was  offered  and  accepted 
the  position  of  cashier  of  the  Farmers  Exchange  Bank  at  Toronto,  South  Dakota,  with 
which   he   was   thus   connected  for  three   years. 

In  1909  Mr.  Brakke  came  to  Flandreau  and  that  year  was  one  of  the  active  spirits  in 
the  organization  of  the  Flandreau  Elevator  Company,  of  which  lie  was  made  manager. 
He  wisely  directed  the  interests  of  the  new  undertaking  and  continued  in  that  capacity 
until  1911,  when  he  organized  the  Fanners  state  Bank  of  Flandreau  and  was  made  its 
president,  lie  then  resigned  tie-  management  of  the  elevator  company  to  give  his 
undivided  attention  to  the  newly  organized  financial  institution.  His  efforts  in  this  direction 
have  been  a  most  effective  force  in  promoting  its  rapid  growth.  He  is  familiar  with  every 
phase  of  tin'  banking  business  and  is  now  in  control  of  an  institution  which  is  of  notable 
worth  to  the  community.  In  addition  to  his  bank  stock  and  financial  interests  Mr.  Brakke 
owns  two  hundred  acres  of  the  original  homestead  of  the  family,  situated  seven  miles 
northeast  of  Flandreau. 

On  the  25th  of  October,  1892,  Mr.  Brakke  "as  married  to  Miss  Minnie  Berge,  of 
Flandreau,  a  native  of  Iowa,  and  to  this  marriage  three  daughters  have  been  born,  Esthei 
L.,  Gladys  V.  and  Ruby  M.  They  are  giving  their  children  excellent  educational  oppor- 
tunities and  the  first  two  are  graduates  of  the  Flandreau  high  school  and  are  now 
attending    Wesleyan   College   at   Mitchell.   South    Dakota. 

Politically  Mr.  Brakke  is  a  democrat  and  his  opinions  carry  weight  in  the  local  couni  il- 
of    his    party,    as    is    indicated    in    the    fact    that     he    is    now    secretary    and    treasurer    oi    the 


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democratic  count]  central  committee.  He  belongs  to  Flandreau  Lodge,  No.  11,  F.  &  A.  M.; 
to  Orient  Chapter,  No.  1.9,  R.  A.  M.j  to  tin-  Modern  Woodmen  of  America;  and  the  Ancient 
Order  of  United  Workmen.  He  is  not  only  well  known,  but  is  favorably  known  and 
wherever  he  has  gone  he  has  made  friends.  The  substantial  traits  of  his  character  are 
many  and  he  possesses  in  large  measure  those  qualities  which  are  most  admired  and 
eon mded  in  every  land  and  clime. 


A.  W.  FOSSUM,  D.  D.  S. 


Dr.  A.  W.  Fo-smn.  who  since  L898  lias  engaged  in  the  practice  of  dentistry  at  Aberdeen, 
winning  a  place  among  the  leading  representatives  of  his  profession  in  the  city,  was  born 
hi  Lansing,  [owa,  June  22,  1874.  lb'  is  a  son  of  A.  C.  and  Walborg  (Engobrefeen)  Fossum, 
tli'  I'n  nor  a  pioneer  in  South  Dakota.  He  came  to  this  state  in  18S1  and  was  joined  by  his 
wile  ami  children  in  the  following  year,  the  family  making  their  home  for  some  time  in 
a  su.l  shanty  on  a  tract  of  government  land  which  the  father  had  taken  up.  He  afterward 
engaged  in  the  building  and  contracting  business  ami  became  widely  and  favorably  known 
in  this  locality. 

Alter  acquiring  a  public-school  education  Dr.  Fossum  entered  the  Chicago  College  of 
Dental  Surgery,  from  which  he  received  bis  degree  of  I).  I).  S.  in  18'JS.  In  the  same  year 
hi'  came  to  Aberdeen  and  opened  an  office.  Here  he  has  since  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his 
profession.  His  patronage  has  increased  yearly  and  has  now  reached  extensive  proportions, 
being  an  excellent  evidence  of  Dr.  Fossum's  skill  ami  ability  and  of  his  standing  in  the  eyes 
of  the  community. 

On  the  'Jtli  of  August,  1S99,  Dr.  Fossum  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Nellie  Louise 
Wilson,  a  daughter  of  F.  D.  Wilson,  of  Aberdeen,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  two 
daughters.  Dr.  Fossum  is  a  member  of  the  .Masonic  lodge,  chapter,  commandery  and  Shrine 
and  belongs  also  to  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Knights  of  Pythias, 
nl  which  he  is  the  keeper  of  records  and  seals  of  Aberdeen  Lodge,  Xo.  5i.  He  is  a  member 
of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He 
keeps  in  close  touch  with  the  advancement  of  his  profession  along  all  lines  and  his  ability 
in  his  chosen  field  is  pronounced. 


iii:m;v  n.  waldmax. 


Henry   li.  Wardman, 

Deadwood,  was  born  in  Buffalo,  New  York,  August  22,  1845,  a  son  of  William  and  Jane 
(Martin)  Wardman.  The  lather  was  born  in  Yorkshire,  England,  and  the  mother  was  a 
native  of  Dublin,  Ireland.  Mr.  Wardman  followed  farming,  and  after  his  marriage,  which 
was  celebrated  in  Canada,  came  with  his  young  wife  to  the  United  States,  settling  in  Buffalo, 
V  \\  York,  where  he  died  in  1848.  His  widow  long  survived  and  passed  away  in  Buffalo 
about    1883. 

Henry  li.  Wardman  was  only  four  years  of  age  at  the  time  of  bis  father's  death.  He 
attended  the  public  schools  of  Buffalo  and  in  his  youthful  days  learned  the  tinner's  trade 
in  thai  city.  In  L868  he  cam.-  west,  making  his  way  to  Cheyenne,  Wyoming,  and  afterward 
working  as  a  journeyman  tinner  to  the  coast.  In  1878  he  arrived  in  Deadwood,  where  he 
worked  at  his  trade  until  L884.  In  that  year  he  entered  into  partnership  with  George  V. 
Ayers  in  the  establishment  and  conduct  of  a  hardware  business,  in  which  he  continued  until 
1898,  when  he  sold  out  to  Mr.  ^.yerB  and  went  upon  the  road  as  a  traveling  salesman  for  a 
wholesale  hardware  firm,  which  he  represented  for  two  years.  He  next  went  to  New  Mexico, 
whir.-  be  resided  for  six  months  in  order  to  benefit  his  health,  which  had  become  somewhat 
impaired.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  returned  to  Deadwood  and  opened  a  plumbing 
establishment.  He  also  deals  in  hardware  and  does  all  kinds  of  tin  and  sheet  metal  work, 
as  well  as  taking  contracts  in  plumbing.     He  devotes  his  entire  time  to  the  management  and 


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conduct  of  this  business  and  is  also  the  owner  of  city  property,  for  he  has  made  judicious 
investments  in  real  estate  here 

Mr.  Wardman  has  been  married  twice.  In  1885  he  wedded  Miss  Alma  Hammond,  who 
was  born  in  Ohio.  Her  parents,  Thomas  B.  and  Belle  Hammond,  came  to  Deadwood  in  1878, 
and  after  living  on  Centennial  Prairie  for  a  time  took  up  their  abode  in  the  city  of  Deadwood. 
At  a  later  date  they  removed  to  the  state  of  Washington  and  the  father  died  on  a  ranch 
near  Winanche.  The  mother  now  makes  her  home  in  Wiiumehe.  Mrs.  Wardman  passed 
away  in  San  Diego,  California,  and  her  remains  were  brought  back  to  Deadwood  for  inter- 
ment. There  were  two  children  of  that  marriage:  Warren,  who  married  a  Miss  Boase  and 
resides  in  Los  Angeles,  California,  where  he  is  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business;  and  Ruth, 
the  wife  of  A.  B.  Read,  also  of  Los  Angeles,  who  is  engaged  in  the  ice-manufacturing  business. 
On  the  10th  of  October,  1899,  Mr.  Wardman  was  again  married,  his  second  union  being  with 
Miss  Catherine  Phillips,  who  was  born  in  Fremont,  Nebraska,  a  daughter  of  Lee  and  Hattie 
(Fullenweider)  Phillips,  who  in  1878  arrived  in  Deadwood,  where  the  father  engaged  in  the 
grocery  business  until  his  death.    Mrs.  Phillips  now  resides  with  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Wardman. 

Mr.  Wardman  belongs  to  the  Masonic  fraternity,  is  a  past  master  of  the  blue  lodge  and 
has  taken  the  degrees  of  the  Scottish  Rite  and  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  is  connected  with  the 
Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  attends  the  Christian  Science  church.  With  him 
opportunity  has  spelled  success.  He  has  worked  his  way  steadily  upward,  urged  on  by 
ambition  and  unfaltering  determination,  and  the  prosperity  which  has  come  to  him  is  the 
direct  result  of  his  own  labors. 


FRANKLIN  C.  ROBINSON. 


It  has  ever  been  the  endeavor  of  the  public  on  the  whole  to  place  in  office  those  men 
whose  capabilities  and  qualifications  tit  them  for  responsible  duties.  On  various  occasions 
Franklin  C.  Robinson  has  been  chosen  for  public  office,  and  as  chairman  of  the  South  Dakota 
state  railway  commission  he  is  proving  most  efficient.  His  position  necessitates  his  resi- 
dence in  Pierre,  and  he  dates  his  connection  with  the  state  since  1881,  at  which  time 
Dakota  was  still  under  territorial  rule. 

Mr.  Robinson  was  born  in  Salem,  Maine,  a  son  of  Sullivan  and  Emily  (Clarke)  Rob- 
inson. His  great-grandfather  emigrated  from  England  to  Nova  Scotia  before  the  period  of 
'the  Revolutionary  war  and  at  the  close  of  hostilities  between  the  colonies  and  the  mother 
country  he  removed  to  Maine,  since  which  time  representatives  of  the  family  have  resided 
on  this  side  of  the  border.  The  mother,  Mrs.  Emily  (Clarke)  Robinson,  was  born  in  this 
country  of  Scotch  parentage. 

It  was  in  the  year  1850  that  the  family  came  west,  settling  in  Wisconsin,  and  Franklin 

C.   Robinson   acquired   his   education   in   the    public   scl U   of   that   state   and   in    Brockway 

College  at  Ripon.  In  1867  he  removed  to  Minnesota,  where  he  resided  until  1881,  and 
during  that  period  he  attained  to  a  position  of  leadership  in  relation  to  public  affairs. 
He  served  in  the  Minnesota  general  assembly  and  was  the  author  of  the  first  legislation 
regulating  railways   in  that  state  in  connection  with   freight  and  passenger   rates. 

As  previously  stated,  Mr.  Robinson  arrived  in  Dakota  territory  in  1881.  settling  at 
Clark,  where  through  the  succeeding  six  years  he  engaged  in  the  grain  business.  He  then 
removed  to  Groton,  Brown  county,  where  lie  continued  for  some  time  in  the  same  business. 
He  is  still  largely  interested  in  the  Robinson  line  of  grain  elevators  in  North  Dakota,  and 
has  become  an  extensive  operator  in  that  branch  of  commercial  activity,  his  carefully 
directed  efforts  bringing  to  him  a  gratifying  measure  of  success  and  his  well  formulated 
plans  finding  tangible  expression  in  prosperity.  He  •  also  has  large  investments  in  ranch 
and  farm  lands,  wherefrom  he  derives  a  most  gratifying  annual  income. 

Along  political  and  official  lines,  too,  his  activity  has  been  pronounced  and  resultant. 
Since  age  conferred  upon  him  the  right  of  franchise  he  has  been  a  republican,  casting  his 
first  presidential  vote  for  Abraham  Lincoln.  He  was  called  to  olfiee  in  1907.  when  he  was 
named  a  member  ot  the  state  board  of  agriculture,  on  which  he  served  for  two  years.  In 
1908  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  state  railway  commission,  assuming  the  duties  of 
the   office   in   January,    1909,   and    serving   continuously    since.      His    fellow    members   of   the 


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commission  elected  him  chairman  of  the  board  for  the  years  1913  and  1U14.  He  has 
studied  thoroughly  the  grave  problems  of  railway  control  in  relation  to  the  public.  For 
over  thirty  years  he  lias  gi\eii  much  attention  to  the  investigation  of  railway  rates  and 
service  and  their  relation  to  the  general  good,  particularly  as  affecting  a  rapidly  develop- 
ing country.  His  broad  knowledge  makes  him  peculiarly  fitted  for  the  responsibilities  of  the 
important    position    which   he  now   fills. 

Mr.  Robinson  has  been  married  twice.  In  1863  he  wedded  Miss  Rebecca  J.  Smith,  who 
passed  away  in  L899,  leaving  four  children.  In  lUul  Mr.  Robinson  was  again  married, 
Ins  second  union  being  with  Zada  M.  Amsden. 

Fraternally  he  is  a  Mason,  belonging  to  the  lodge,  chapter,  commandery  and  Shrine, 
and  the  basic  principles  of  the  organization  which  recognizes  the  brotherhood  of  mankind 
find  expression  in  his  life.  He  is  today  a  man  of  wealth,  resulting  from  his  judicious 
investmenl  and  capable  direction  of  his  business  affairs;  he  is  a  man  of  prominence  as 
the  result  of  In-  capability  and  devotion  to  the  public  welfare;  and  his  public  spirit  has 
made  him  a  valuable  and  efficient  member  of  the  board  of  railway  commissioners. 


ANDREW   KUEHN. 


Strong  purpose,  indefatigible  energy  and  laudable  ambition  were  salient  characteristics 
of  Andrew  Kuehn  and  brought  him  to  a  prominent  position  among  the  merchants  and 
business  men  of  Sioux  Falls.  His  life  record  proved  that  success  and  an  honorable  name 
may  be  won  simultaneously  and  that  the  strict  rules  which  govern  success  in  business  are 
not  opposed  to  the  rules  of  an  honorable,  upright  life.  A  native  of  Germany,  he  wa9 
born  at  Aiticheim,  Baden,  July  21,  1S55,  there  remaining  until  he  reached  the  age  of  fifteen 
years,  when  be  determined  to  try  his  fortune  in  the  new  world,  for  the  reports  which  he 
had  heard  concerning  America  and  its  opportunities  awakened  in  him  a  desire  to  benefit 
thereby.  He  came  alone  to  the  United  States,  making  his  way  first  to  Illinois,  but  after 
a  year  spent  in  that  state  removed  to  Wisconsin.  Another  removal  six  months  later 
took  him  to  Kellogg,  Minnesota,  where  he  remained  for  four  years.  It  was  during  his 
residence  in  Kellogg  that  he  was  united  in  marriage  to  Christina  Boldt  and  later  he 
removed  with  his  family  to  I'lainview.  Minnesota,  where  he  resided  for  six  years.  His 
ii'  si  place  of  residence  was  Arlington,  South  Dakota,  and  there  he  engaged  in  general 
merchandising,  remaining  at  that  place  until  the  family  removed  to  Sioux  Falls  fourteen 
wars  prior  to  bis  death.  There  he  embarked  in  the  wholesale  grocery  business,  becoming 
head  of  the  Andrew  Kuehn  Wholesale  Grocery  Company,  of  which  he  remained  the  president 
to  the  time  of  his  death.  He  carefully  directed  the  business  and  his  trade  in  its  ramifying 
interests  covered  a  wide  territory.  His  business  dealings  were  so  reliable  that  his  patrons 
were  ever  thoroughly  satisfied  with  the  treatment  accorded  them  and  business  colleagues 
and  contemporaries  accorded  him  high  respect  and  honor  because  of  the  enterprise  and 
integrity  of  the  methods  which  he  followed.  He  was  also  connected  with  other  local 
enterprises,  being  a  director  of  the  Security  National  Hank  of  Sioux  Falls  and  vice  presi- 
dent   "I    tin'    Manchester    Biscuit    I  ompany    of    Sioux    Falls. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kuehn  were  born  four  children,  but  one  son.  Fredrick  A.,  met  death 
by  drowning  in  1897,  while  attending  the  Wisconsin  State  University.  The  three  surviving 
son9  are  Max,  Martin  and  Franklin.  To  his  family  Mr.  Kuehn  was  ever  most  devoted, 
feeling   the  deepest    interest    m   the   welfare  of  his  sons  and  in  planning  for  their  futures. 

He  was  a  public-spirited  citizen  and  never  failed  to  take  a  deep  interest  in  the  affairs 
oi  local  government.  While  living  in  Ailington  lie  served  as  mayor,  practically  giving  his 
time  to  the  municipality  as  bis  salary  was  at  first  but  six  dollars  a  year  and  later  twelve 
dollars  a  year.  He  was  also  the  first  postmaster  of  Arlington.  After  removing  to  Sioux 
I  i  IN  he  did  all  in  his  power  to  promote  the  development  of  that  city. 

One  of  the  local  papers  on  the  day  of  his  demise.  March  13.  1U1">.  wrote:  "Andrew 
Kuehn  was  a  progressive  business  man  and  always  willing  to  take  bis  part  in  anything 
that  would  advance  the  community  in  which  he  lived.  He  was  most  companionable  and 
counted  his  friends  by  the  thousands.  By  close  application  to  business  his  firm  bad  built 
up   a   large    patronage   throughout    this   section.     It   was   but   a   short   time   ago,   in   a    half 


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joking  talk  with  some  friends  over  pleasure  trips,  that  he  remarked  that  he  was  getting 
his  business  in  such  shape  that  he,  too,  would  shortly  be  able  to  take  plesaure  trips 
whenever  the  inclination  struck  him.  He  was  a  lover  of  outdoor  recreation  and  took  advan- 
tage of  every  opportunity  to  spend  a  day  in  the  open.'' 

Resolutions  of  respect  and  sympathy  were  adopted  by  the  Commercial  Club,  of  which 
he  was  a  valued  member,  these  resolutions  speaking  of  him  as  "an  active  and  esteemed 
business  man,  honored  by  his  associates  and  a  loyal  member  of  the  Sioux  Falls  Commercial 
Club."  Another  paper  said  editorially:  "In  the  death  of  Andrew  Kuehn,  president  of  the 
Andrew  Kuehn  Company,  Sioux  Falls  and  South  Dakota  lose  a  big  citizen,  fine  in  his 
adjustment  towards  life,  and  friendly  and  helpful  always.  Mr.  Kuehn  came  to  Sioux 
Falls  from  Arlington,  where  he  made  a  great  business  success,  and  in  the  larger  wholesale 
field  here,  he  succeeded  in  building  up  a  great  business.  Mr.  Kuehn  was  kindly,  fair, 
patriotic  and  enterprising,  and  his  death  at  the  age  of  fifty-nine  is  a  distinct  loss  to  the 
state.''  As  the  years  passed  during  his  active  career,  Andrew  Kuehn  won  the  deepest  respect 
and  goodwill  of  all  with  whom  he  came  in  contact.  He  never  had  occasion  to  regret  his 
determination  to  come  to  the  new  world,  for  in  improving  its  opportunities  he  met  with  a 
substantial  measure  of  prosperity,  and  he  also  gained  what  is  more — the  deep  friendship 
of  those  with  whom  he  was  associated,  his  unfeigned  friendliness  and  the  fine  courtesy 
which  marked  his  dealings  with  all  men  winning  for  him  the  warmest  regard.  He  recog- 
nized that  life  holds  opportunity  for  every  individual  and  he  used  his  opportunities  to 
excellent  advantage,  so  that  his  example  is  well  worthy  of  emulation  by  all  with  whom 
he  came  in  contact. 

Max  A.  Kuehn,  the  eldest  son  of  our  subject,  was  born  in  Plainview,  Minnesota,  July 
31,  18S2,  and  after  completing  a  public-school  course  entered  the  Shattuck  Military  Academy 
at  Faribault,  Minnesota,  where  he  was  graduated  in  due  course  of  time.  He  subsequently 
entered  the  State  University  of  Minnesota.  For  the  last  fourteen  years  of  his  father's 
life  he  was  associated  with  him  in  the  conduct  of  the  business  and  is  now  the  president  of 
the  company,  which  is  in  a  prosperous  condition.  Although  a  young  man  Mr.  Kuehn  has 
manifested  executive  ability  of  a  high  order  and  is  esteemed  because  of  his  sound  judgment 
and  high  standards  of  commercial  integrity.  He  was  married  at  Hannibal,  Missouri,  to  Miss 
Nell  Carter,  a  resident  of  that  city,  and  they  have  two  sons,  namely:  Carter  Andrew  and 
Max  A.,  Jr.  He  is  a  worthy  representative  of  a  name  that  is  highly  honored  in  Sioux  Falls 
and  holds  the  unqualified  respect  of  all  who  have  had  dealings  with  him. 


FREDERICK  B.  SCHNEERER,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Frederick  B.  Schneerer,  actively  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  in 
Deadwood,  was  born  in  Norwalk,  Ohio,  January  8,  1S77,  a  son  of  Frederick  W.  and  Abbie 
(Cahoon)  Schneerer,  the  former  a  native  of  Cleveland  and  the  latter  of  Elyria,  Ohio.  The 
paternal  grandfather  was  among  the  first  homesteaders  at  Cleveland  and  the  maternal 
grandfather  was  one  of  the  early  settlers  at  North  Avon,  Ohio.  Dr.  Frederick  \V.  Schneerer, 
the  father,  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  in  early  life  at  Norwalk,  Ohio,  and  has 
continuously  followed  his  chosen  profession  since  1874.  Success  has  attended  his  efforts 
and  he  is  today  an  extensive  landowner  in  his  native  state.  He  has  likewise  held  various 
local  offices  and  is  an  influential  citizen  in  the  community  in  which  he  makes  his  home, 
his  activities  having  done  much  to  promote  the  welfare  and  progress  of  his  section  of  the 
state,  while  along  professional  lines  he  has  ever  held  to  the  highest  standards  and  made 
his  work  of  great  worth  to  his  fellowmen.  To  him  and  his  wife  were  born  four 
children,  of  whom  Frederick  B.  is  the  eldest.  Karl  E.  is  now  a  practicing  physician  and 
surgeon  of  Norwalk,  Ohio.  Mary  C.  is  the  wife  of  Herbert  E.  Parker,  secretary  of  the 
Young  Men's  Christian  Association  at  Plainfield,  New  Jersey.  Theodore  Cahoon  is  an 
active  representative  of  the  medical  fraternity  at  Los  Angeles,  California. 

Dr.  Frederick  B.  Schneerer  attended  the  public  schools  of  Norwalk,  Ohio,  until  he 
had  completed  the  high-school  course,  after  which  he  entered  Kenyon  College  at  Gambier, 
Ohio,  and  then  spent  a  year  at  Cincinnati  in  1900.  He  won  the  Ph.  G.  degree  upon  the 
completion   of   a   course   of   study   in   the   normal   school   at   Valparaiso,   Indiana.     He   com- 


426  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

P'eted  his  >,■  in  medicine  at   the  Bennett   Medical  College  of  Chicago  with  the  class  of 

1908  and  thus  completed  hie  preparation  for  liis  profession.  During  his  schooldays  he 
had  worked  at  intervals  through  vacations  and  he  practiced  medicine  for  one  year  before 
reaching  the  age  of   twenty-five.     He   came   west   to   Dead  wood,  arriving   in   August,    1903, 

and  there   he   has   sit remained,   an   able   and    active   member   of   the   medical    profession. 

Heading  and  research  have  kept  him  in  touch  with  the  advanced  thought  of  the  day  and 
have  brought  him  understanding  of  the  most  modem  scientific  methods  of  medical  and 
surgical  practice.  Be  is  also  a  landowner  in  Ohio  and  in  Montana.  In  April.  1898,  he  enlisted 
in  the  Hospital  (nips  of  the  Sixteenth  Ohio  Regiment,  which  was  changed  to  the  Sixth 
Ohio  Volunteer  Infantry,  and  had  chaise  of  the  hospital  department.  He  served  for  two 
years  in  the  army,  spending  eight  months  of  that  time  in  Cuba.  He  suffered  an  attack 
of  typhoid  fever  at  Chickamauga  Park,  where  he  remained  for  three  months  before  going 
to  Cuba.  Tie  is  a  member  of  the  South  Dakota  Eclectic  Medical  Society,  the  National 
Eclectic  Medical  Association,  the  Ninth  District  Medical  Society  and  the  American  Medical 
Associat  ion. 

On  the  6th  of  duly.  1904,  Dr.  Schneerer  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Verda  Mary 
Phillips,  who  was  born  in  Montreal,  Canada,  a  daughter  of  Harry  and  Matilda  (Bam 
Phillips,  natives  of  England  and  Edgewood,  Iowa,  respectively.  The  father  is  now  a 
contractor  at  Deadwood.  To  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Schneerer  have  been  born  two  children.  Verda 
Louise  and   Helen   .Mary. 

Dr.  Schneerer  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  fraternity,  in  which  he  has  attained  high 
rank.  He  belongs  to  the  blue  lodge  at  Deadwood,  in  which  he  served  as  master  in  1906 
and  1907.  He  is  a  consistory  Mason,  having  attained  the  thirty-second  degree  in  the 
Scottish  Rite,  he  also  belongs  to  the  York  Rite  bodies  and  he  is  a  member  of  the  Mystic 
Shrine.  He  is  also  exalted  ruler  of  the  Elks.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Methodist  Epis- 
copal church  ami  his  political  belief  that  of  the  republican  party,  but  the  only  offices  which  he 
has  held  have  been  along  the  strict  path  of  his  profession.  He  has  served  as  city  physician, 
as  comity  physician,  as  pension  examiner  and  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  health.  He 
holds  to  high  professional  ideals  and  utilizes  every  opportunity  for  advancing  to  the  high 
standard-    which    he    has    set    up. 


LAWRENCE   H.   HEDR1CK. 


t-awrei II.    Hedrick,  engaged    in    law   practice   at    Hot    Spring.,   was   born    in    Warren 

county,  Indiana.  November  21,  1880,  his  parents  being  Scott  L.  and  Ada  (Pollock)  Hedrick, 
the  former  bom  in  Warren  county.  Indiana,  and  the  latter  in  Cahoka,  Missouri.  November 
22,   1859.     she  is  now  the  wile  of  \V.  li.  Craven,  a  banker  of  Ardmore,  South  Dakota. 

Laurence    II.    Hedrick    was    brought    to    this    state    in    early    boyh I    and    attended    the 

public  scl Is   of  Oelrichs,   Dudley   and    Edgemont,   South    Dakota,   after   which    he   spent   a 

hori    tin..-  in   the  Normal  School  ;1t  Spearfish  and   later  attended   Black  Hills  College,  Hot 
Springs,   being   graduated   in    L897   on   Hie  completion   of  a   course   in    the   academic  depart- 

""'Mt       ln    1902  1 ntered  the  University  of   Missouri    for  the  study  of  law    and  completed 

•'  course  in  the  law  department  with  the  class  of  1905.  Before  preparing  for  the  bar. 
however,  he  had  considerable  business  experience.  At  the  ace  of  seventeen  year-  he  was 
employed  as  night  clerk  in  a  hotel  at  Edgemont  and  alter  remaining  there  for  a  short  time 
obtained  a  position  as  bookkeeper  with  a  railroad  contractor  on  the  Scott's  Bluff  & 
Vl":l  L:l  branch  of  the  <  him-,,.  Burlington  &  Quincy  Railroad,  lie  spent  live  months  in 
thai  connection  and  was  then  in  the  employ  of  the  :;i  Horse  Ranch  in  Wyoming.  He 
""Nt  accepted  a  position  with  E.  Elsey,  of  Hot  Springs,  a-  clerk  and  bookkeeper  but  when 
six    months    had    passed    returned    to    Edgemont,   where   he    secured    a    clerkship    in    a    store 

'"  ' '""   '"    llivl   Stepfather,    I).    K.   Snively,  one   of   the   besl    and    most    favorably    known    men 

"(  ,llr  Black  Hills  country,  whom  Mr.  Hedrick  held  in  the  highest  esteem.  Mr.  Snively  laid 
out  the  firs!  road  from  (  hadron,  Nebraska,  to  Hot  Springs,  and  was  prominently  connected 
''''"'  ,Im'  ubstantial  development  and  improvement  of  that  section  of  the  country.  Mr. 
Hedrick  continued  with  his  stepfather  for  about  eighteen  months,  when  he  temporarily 
accepted    the   position   of   cashier   of   the    Bank   of    Edgemont.     Alter   a    few    months   spent 


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in  that  connection  lie  entered  the  employ  of  the  Burlington  Railroad  in  tfie  depot  service  at 
Newcastle,  Wyoming,  where  he  worked  until  he  was  compelled  to  return  to  Edgemont  and 
take  over  the  mercantile  business  of  his  stepfather,  whose  health  had  failed  and  who  died 
soon  afterward.  Mr.  Hedrick  closed  out  the  business  in  the  course  of  a  few  months  and 
then  accepted  a  position  with  the  Standard  Oil  Company  as  traveling  salesman  out  of  St. 
Josepli,  Missouri.  He  was  then  about  twenty  years  of  age  and  remained  with  that  cor- 
poral i  •  •  1 1   for  over  a  year. 

Thinking  to  find  a  broader  ami  more  congenial  field  in  a  professional  career,  Mr.  Hedriek 
entered  the  law  school  of  the  University  of  Missouri  and  therein  pursued  the  regular  course. 
He  afterward  went  to  Kentucky  on  a  visit  and  became  interested  in  some  coal  mines  in 
that  state,  there  -[lending  about  six  months  in  financing  the  mines.  Because  of  the  death 
of  his  father-in-law,  W.  A.  Logan,  in  January,  1906.  he  was  compelled  to  go  to  Richmond, 
Kentucky,  to  settle  the  estate  and  for  a  year  managed  a  large  cold  storage  and  ice  plant 
there. 

In  the  latter  part  of  December,  1007,  Mr.  Hedrick  came  to  Hot  Springs  and  entered 
into  a  law  partnership  with  Loomis  S.  Cull  under  the  firm  name  of  Cull  &  Hedrick,  an  asso- 
ciation that  was  continued  until  June,  1910,  at  which  time  .Mr.  Cull  was  appointed  register 
of  the  land  office  at  Rapid  City.  Since  that  time  Mr.  Hedrick  has  continued  in  the  practice 
of  law  alone  and  is  now  accorded  a  liberal  clientage  that  has  connected  him  with  much 
important  litigation.  He  is  well  known  as  an  able  lawyer  and  a  brilliant  orator,  and  he 
is  also  president  of  the  Ardmore  State  Bank,  a  director  of  the  People's  Xational  Bank  at 
Hot  Springs,  president  of  the  Fall  River  Abstract  Company  and  a  partner  of  Dr.  F.  E. 
Walker  in  the  Walker-Hedrick  Pharmacy.  He  is  likewise  president  and  manager  of  the 
lie, hick  Holding  Company,  making  investments  in  farm  loans  and  lands  at  Hot  Springs. 
The  spirit  of  enterprise  and  progress  actuates  him  at  all  times  and  whatever  he  undertakes 
he  carries  forward  to  successful  completion.  Until  January.  191").  he  was  states  attorney 
of  Fall  River  county,  in  which  position  he  served  four  years  and  won  an  enviable  reputation 
as  a  most  forceful  prosecutor:  was  also  city  attorney  for  two  years;  and  for  two  years 
has  filled  the  olfice  of  city  auditor  of  Hot  Springs. 

( In  the  7th  of  September,  1905,  Mr.  Hedriek  wedded  Miss  Lurline  Logan,  who  was 
born  in  Madison  county,  Kentucky,  June  23,  1881,  a  daughter  of  William  A.  and  Sally. 
(Crimes)  Logan,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Jessamine  county.  Kentucky,  in  early  life 
the  father  followed  fanning  but  afterward  became  a  merchant  and  promoter.  In  1892 
he  arrived  in  South  Dakota,  settling  near  Hill  City,  where  he  was  engaged  in  the  mining 
business.  Later  hi'  went  to  Madison.  South  Dakota,  where  he  conducted  ;i  dairy  business, 
ami  afterward  he  went  to  Iowa,  residing  at  Perry.  Still  later  he  lived  at  Des  Moines  and 
then  returned  to  Madison  county.  Kentucky.  There  he  made  his  home  throughout  his 
remaining  days  but  passed  away  in  Denver,  Colorado,  where  he  had  gone  lor  the  benefit  of 
his  health.  Mis  widow  now  resides  at  Sacramento,  California.  Mrs.  Hedriek,  who  is  tlie 
oldest  oi  tlnir  four  children,  was  educated  at  Louisville.  Kentucky,  in  the  Black  Hills 
College  at  Hut  Springs,  and  at  Madison,  South  Dakota,  and  Perry,  Iowa,  and  ultimately  was 
graduated  from  the  department  of  music  of  Drake  University  at  lies  Moines  in  L904,  and 
\\;is  in  lyeeum  work  as  a  vocalist  on  the  concert  stage  for  three  years.  Mr.  and  Mrs 
Hedriek  have  one  child.  Lois  Lurline,  born  August  16,  1907.  They  own  one  of  Hot  Springs' 
most   beautiful   homes. 

The  family  hold  membership  in  the  Episcopal  church  and  Mr.  Hedrick's  political  views 
are  those  of  the  republican  party.  He  formerly  as  captain  commanded  a  militia  company 
at  Mot  Springs  until  it  was  disbanded  and  he  is  now  regimental  adjutant  of  the  Fourth 
Infantry.  South  Dakota  Xational  Guard.  He  was  secretary  of  the  Hot  Springs  Commer- 
cial Club  anil  was  a  member  of  its  executive  committee  fur  two  years.  Fraternally  he  is 
connected  with  the  Elks  of  Rapid  City,  holding  a  life  membership;  the  Odd  Fellows'  lodge 
at  Hot  Springs;  the  Phi  Delta  Phi,  a  legal  fraternity;  and  the  Kappa  Sigma.  He  was  a 
member  of  the  Missouri  Tigers  (Universitj  of  Missouri  varsity  football  team),  in  1904  and 
was  the  lightest  man  win.  ever  won  a  varsity  football  M.  He  lias  good  property  holdings 
in  this  state  and  elsewhere  and  operates  a  ranch  near  Hot  Springs.  He  control*  a  consider- 
able acreage  of  land  in  fall  River  county  and  has  business  property  in  Illinois  and  residence 
property  in  Colorado.  Professionally  he  is  connected  with  the  South  Dakota  Bar  Associa- 
tion.     Many   and    varied    have    been    tin-   duties    which    have   come   to   him    in    the   course   of   an 

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active  life,  calling  forth  his  latent  powers  and  stimulating  his  ambition  and  his  industry. 
He  is  recognized  as  a  man  of  resolute  spirit  who  will  countenance  i»>  obstacle  that  can 
in  overcome  by  determination,  earnest  and  honorable  effort.  Tims  it  is  that  he  lias  come 
to  .1  position  of  leadership  along  various  lines,  while  his  social  qualities  are  such  as  have 
won   for  him  personal  popularity. 


HAKRY  N.  C.  KIMBLE. 


Harry  N.  C.  Kimble,  a  representative  citizen  and  well  known  public  official  residing 
in  Mitchell,  Davison  county,  is  now  serving  for  the  second  term  as  registrar  of  deeds,  having 
been  first  elected  in  1911  and  having  been  reelected  to  the  position  in  the  fall  of  l'J14.  His 
birth  occurred  in  Aurora,  Illinois,  on  the  11th  of  December,  1874,  his  parents  being  James 
and  Minerva  Kimble,  who  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1882.  when  he  was  a'  lad  of  eight  years. 
The  father  took  up  a  homestead  claim  in  Sanborn  county  and  there  successfully  carried 
on  agricultural  pursuits  for  about  fourteen  years,  on  the  expiration  of  which  period  he 
retired  to  enjoy  his  remaining  days  in  well  earned  ease.  His  demise  occurred  in  May,  1912. 
but  his  widow  survives  and  is  well  known  and  highly   esteemed   in   her  home  community. 

Harry  N.  I'.  Kimble  began  his  education  in  the  district  schools  and  subsequently  at- 
tended the  high  school  at  Mitchell,  while  later  he  pursued  a  commercial  course  in  the 
Dakota  Wesleyan  University,  being  graduated  from  that  institution  with  the  class  of 
1900.  He  then  turned  his  attention  to  agricultural  pursuits  and  was  engaged  in  farming 
and  the  stock  business  until  elected  to  the  position  of  registrar  of  deeds.  In  that  capacity 
he  made  such  a  creditable  record  that  he  was  again  chosen  for  the  position  in  the  fall  of 
1914  and  is  therefore  the  present  incumbent,  discharging  the  duties  devolving  upon  him 
in  a  most  commendable  and  efficient  manner.  He  owns  some  valuable  property  and  is 
widely   recognized   as  one  of   the   prosperous   and   esteemed   citizens   of   his   county. 

On  the  17th  of  January,  1902,  Mr.  Kimball  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Harriett 
Priest,  a  daughter  of  Charles  and  Evelyn  (Burnside)  Priest,  both  natives  of  Iowa,  who 
removed  to  South  Dakota  in  1883  and  are  now  residents  of  Mitchell.  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Kimble  have  two  children,  James  Kenneth,  born  May  20,  1904,  and  Charles  Kenton,  born 
September  16,  1906.  The  family  are  Protestants  in  religious  faith,  Mr.  Kimble  is  identified 
fraternally  with  the  Masons,  belonging  to  the  blue  lodge  and  the  chapter,  and  he  also  holds 
membership  in  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Benevolent  Protective  I  Irder  of  Elks  and  the 
Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  being  connected  with  both  the  subordinate  lodge  and 
encampment  of  the  last  named.  He  finds  needed  recreation  in  fishing,  hunting,  tennis, 
football  and  other  outdoor  sports.  The  period  of  his  residence  in  this  state  covers  about 
a  third  of  a  century  and  he  has  been  not  only  an  interested  witness  of  its  development 
but  also  an   active  participant   in  the  work  of  upbuilding  and   progress. 


WALTHALL  WOOLDEIDGE  PRICK,  1).  1).  S. 

Dr.  Walthall  Wooldridge  Price,  the  pioneer  dentist  of  Centerville,  where  lie  has  been 
engaged  in  practice  continuously  since  the  spring  of  is«.is,  is  well  known  in  professional 
circles  throughoui  the  state.  His  birth  occurred  at  Dillons  Mills,  Virginia,  on  the  3d  of 
December,    1871,  his  parents  being   Ferdinand  and    Lucinda   Catherine    Price,   both   of   whom 

have   passed   away.     The   paternal   gr Ifather   of  our   subject    held   the   rank   of   major  in   the 

Revolutionary  army  under  Lafayette,  and  the  famous  general  called  on  him  when  visiting 
the  United  states  in  L824.  Ferdinand  Price,  who  was  an  agriculturist  by  occupation, 
served   as  a   lieutenant   in   the  Confederate   army   during  the  civil   war. 

Walthall   VV.   Price  acquired  his  early  education  in  an  "1,1   log   scl Ihouse  in  the  south 

ami  lad  i     | a  yeai   in  an  academy.     Subsequently  he  followed  the  profession  of  teaching 

for  a  few  years  and  then  entered  the  Baltimore  College  of  Dental  Surgery,  from  which 
institution  he  was  graduated  in  1897.  He  first  practiced  in  Virginia  for  a  year  and  in  the 
spring  oi   1898  removed  to  Centerville,  South  Dakota,  opening  his  office  on  the  lltli  of  March. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  431 

He  was  then  the  only  representative  of  the  profession  in  the  town  and  has  there  remained 
continuously  since,  his  practice  growing  with  the  population  of  the  district.  His  ability 
has  won  hini  enviable  recognition  among  the  representatives  of  the  dental  fraternity 
throughout  the  state  and  he  is  a  popular  member  of  the  South  Dakota  (State  Dental  Asso- 
ciation, attending  all  of  its  meetings  and  having  served  as  its  secretary  and  treasurer-. 
He   has   invested    largely   in   real   estate  and   is   now   the   owner   of   considerable    property. 

On  the  16th  of  May,  1900,  Dr.  Price  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elia  New-some, 
of  North  Carolina,  by  whom  he  has  two  children,  Virginia  Carolina  and  Mary  Kathryn. 
He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democratic  party  and  has  ably  served  his  fellow 
townsmen  in  tile  capacity  of  alderman.  Fraternally  lie  is  identified  with  the  Masons  and 
the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  while  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Baptist 
church.  He  is  a  man  of  easy  dignity,  frank  and  cordial  in  address  and  possessing  that 
confidence  and  eourage  which  rightly  come  from  conscious  personal  ability,  a  correct  con- 
ception of  things  and  an  habitual  regard  for  what  is  best  in  the  exercise  of  human 
activities. 


REV.  JAMES  E.  COLLINS. 


Rev.  James  E.  Collins,  pastor  of  St.  Williams  Catholic  church,  of  Ramona.  was  born 
in  Kansas  in  September,  1859,  a  son  of  Pierce  and  Julia  Collins,  both  of  whom  have  passed 
away.  He  pursued  his  early  education  in  public  and  parochial  schools  and  his  classical 
course  in  Atchison,  Kansas.  He  later  attended  St.  Meinrad's  College  of  Indiana  and  was 
ordained  to  the  priesthood  in  1887,  having  in  the  meantime  determined  to  prepare  for  holy 
orders.  His  first  charge  was  at  Roswell,  South  Dakota,  after  which  he  was  sent  to  Woon- 
socket  as  assistant  to  Father  Murphy.  For  three  years  he  was  pastor  of  the  Catholic 
church  at  De  Smet  and  was  then  transferred  to  Vermillion,  where  he  remained  for  two 
years.  He  was  in  charge  of  the  parish  at  Montrose  for  five  years,  and  in  1902  went  to 
St.  Williams  Catholic  church  in  Ramona  as  the  second  resident  pastor.  There  he  has 
now  remained  for  thirteen  years,  building  up  the  church,  improving  the  property  and  advan- 
cing the  interests  of  the  congregation  in  many  ways.  He  also  has  charge  of  one  mission, 
that  of  Badus,  five  miles  from  the  town. 


WILLIAM  GALVIN. 


William  Calvin,  postmaster  of  Sturgis.  was  born  in  Peru,  Illinois,  December  16.  1862, 
a  son  of  William  and  Mary  (Garland)  Galvin.  He  attended  the  schools  of  Council  Bluffs 
and  of  Des  Moines,  Iowa,  pursuing  his  education  in  the  winter  months,  for  from  the 
age  of  twelve  years  he  was  employed  at  farm  work  through  the  summer  seasons.  His 
time  was  thus  spent  near  Des  Moines,  Iowa,  for  five  years,  after  which  he  went  to  Council 
Bluffs,  where  he  attended  school  for  one  year.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  was 
employed  in  a  brickyard  for  about  a  year,  after  which  he  learned  the  bricklayer's  trade, 
continuing  at  Council  Bluffs  until  November.  1890.  He  afterward  worked  at  Fort  Meade, 
doing  repair  work  in  brick  work  at  intervals  for  about  four  years.  He  then  entered  upon 
the  business  of  brick  manufacturing  at  Sturgis  and  conducted  his  yard  for  live  years.  He 
next  tinned  his  attention  to  raising  and  herding  cattle  on  the  range  and  remained  in  that 
business  for  about  ten  years.  He  then  sold  out.  for  the  land  was  being  taken  up  by  the 
settlers  and  this  oll'ered  a  profitable  field  in  real  estate.  He  therefore  engaged  in  the  real- 
estate  business  until  he  was  appointed  to  his  present  office  as  postmaster  of  Sturgis,  in 
which  capacity  he  is  now  serving,  lie  is  still  a  landowner  of  the  state,  however,  holding 
South  Dakota  farm  and  ranch  lands  which  he  now  rents  to  tenants,  while  he  devotes  his 
entire  time  to  the  duties  of  his  present  position,  to  which  he  was  appointed  on  the  15th  of 
•July,    1914. 

Mr.  Galvin  has  always  been  a  stalwart  democrat  in  politics  since  age  conferred  upon 
him  the  rigid  of  franchise  and  dors  all  in  his  power  to  promote  the  growth  and  Becure 
the  -ones-  of  the  party.     I'or  six  years  he  served  as  a  member  of  the  city  council  and  then 


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resigned.     Be  exercised   his   official   prerogatives   in   support   of   various   plans  and    measures 

for  ihr  public  g 1  and  In-  work  was  fruitful  "t   excellent  results.     He  was  also  a  member 

hi  the  board  "i  education  oi  Sturgis  i"i  four  years  ami  he  has  served  as  a  member  of  the 
democratic  central  committee  of  Meade  county. 

da  the  29th  of  .lime,  L895,  Mr.  Galvin  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ma  Carver,  who 
ivas  born  in   Lincoln,  -Maim-.     Eer  lather  died  in  the  Pine  Tree  state  during  the  early  child- 

I i    pi     Mrs.   Galvin,    an. I   her    mother    now     resides    in   Lee,   Maine,   at    the   age   of    about 

sixty    years. 

.Mr.  Galvin   is  a   member  oi    the  Ancient   Order  of  United  Workmen.     Both   he   and   his 

wife   an-   we'll   known   socially    in    tin-   community    where   they   live   and  they   have   a   circle 

oi    warm    friends,    "  h"   attest   their   worth   and   who   entertain   for   them  high  and  enduring 

regard.      Mr.   Galvin    belongs    to   that    elass   of   representative   business   men   who   owe   their 

--   to  indefatigable  energy  ami   industry,  guided  by  sound  business  judgment. 


EVERETT   A.  MAXWELL. 

\ ■_.   the  well  known  farmers  and  stork-raisers  of  Clay  county  is  Everett  A.  Maxwell, 

who  is  operating  his  farm  on  section  10,  Fairview  township,  and  is  proving  very  successful 
in  his  agricultural  activities.  He  was  born  in  southern  Iowa  in  1871,  a  son  of  Joseph  and 
Isaiah  Maxwell,  and  in  18S1  accompanied  them  on  their  removal  to  Vermillion  township, 
(lay  county,  this  state.     A  year  later  the   father  purchased  land  in  Fairview  township  and 

the    family    I e   was   established   there,      lie    resided    upon   his   farm    for   twenty-two    years 

ami  then  removed  to  Montana,  settling  in  Flathead  valley,  where  he  still  resides.  His 
wile  passed  away  in  1SS4.  Three  children  were  born  to  them.  The  oldest,  Riley,  is  living 
in  fairview  township.  Everett  A.  is  the  second  in  order  of  birth.  Violet  is  the  wife  of 
West    Solomon,   of   Nebraska. 

Everett  A.  Maxwell  received  the  greater  part  of  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of 
i  |;n  county  and  remained  at  home,  giving  his  father  the  benefit  of  his  labor  until  he 
attained  his  majority.  He  then  began  farming  on  his  own  account  and  purchased  land 
which  is  a  part  of  his  present  holdings,  lie  has  devoted  his  time  to  the  cultivation  of 
the  fields  and  stock-raising  since  ami  has  never  had  occasion  to  regret  his  choice  of  an 
occupation  as  he  ha-  succeeded  financially  and  enjoys  the  independence  of  a  farmer.  He 
nwns  two  hundred  acres  of  well  improved  land  on  section  10,  Fairview  township.  <  lay 
county,  and  has  In.-   farm  under  a  high  state  of  cultivation. 

In  igoo  Mr.  Maxwell  married  Miss  Jessie  Parsons,  who  was  born  in  Vermillion,  this 
-tale,  a  daughter  of  Jacob  and  Lydia  Parsons,  who  now  reside  near  Rapid  City,  South 
Dakota.      Mrs.    Maxwell    received    her   education    in    Vermillion,   where    she   grew    to    young 

„ anhood.      By   her   marriage  she   has   become   the   mother  of   five  children:     Mildred,  who 

.-  attending   high   sel 1;    Harold   and   Ruth,   both    in  school;   Alice,  who  is  five  years  of   age; 

anil     Marian. 

Mr.  Maxwell  is  a  republican  ami  has  held  a  number  of  local  offices,  having  been 
a  i  .n  ami  constable  and  having  served  as  clerk  for  twelve  years.  Fraternally  lie  is  a 
member  of  the  Independent  Order  oi  Odd  fellows.  His  success  in  life  i-  due  entirely  to 
liis  own  efforts  and  wise  management,  and  his  labors  have  contributed  to  the  agricultural 
development  of  the  county  as  well  as  returning  to  him  a  competence.  Those  who  know  him 
.  -I.,  in   him   highly   and   his   friends  are   many. 


PAUL   KOIiLER. 

Paul  Kohler  i-  operating  extensively  in  the  real-estate  field  ami  is  oi the  -t  sue- 

ee-slul    business   men   of    Milhank.  owning  personally    eight  quarter   sections   of    land    ill    Grant 

county,     lie  was  1 i    southern  Germany  on  the    llth  of  September,   isi',7,  a   son  of   Paul 

ami   [Catherine    IPruender)    Kohler,   also   natives   of   that    locality.     The   father   emigrated   to 
imoriei ?2  ami  settled  in   Reading,  Pennsylvania,  where  lie  established  one  of  the  first 


PAUL  KOHLER 


ARY 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  435 

lithographing  companies  of  that  section.  He  equipped  his  plant  well  and  was  up-to-date 
and  progressive  in  his  methods,  turning  out  work  of  a  high  order.  After  remaining  in  this 
country  for  four  years  he  returned  to  Germany,  where  he  is  still  living.  In  the  latter  part 
of  his  business  career  he  practiced  law  for  years  but  is  now  living  retired.  He  is  highly 
educated  and  speaks  both  English  and  French.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran 
church.  His  wife,  who  was  born  in  1839,  died  in  18(38.  They  were  the  parents  of  four  chil- 
dren: Anna,  who  died  in  South  Dakota;  Mary,  who  is  living  in  Germany  and  is  connected 
with  the  Red  Cross  Society;  Paul;  and  Christian,  who  is  field  chaplain  in  the  German  army. 

Paul  Kohler  received  excellent  educational  advantages:  After  attending  school  in  Stutt- 
gart he  entered  Heidelberg  University,  where  he  studied  for  some  time.  In  1887  he  emigrated 
to  the  United  States  and,  settling  in  Wisconsin,  found  employment  as  clerk  in  a  store, 
receiving  a  salary  of  fifteen  dollars  per  month.  After  remaining  in  that  connection  for  two 
years  he  went  to  Wilmont,  South  Dakota,  and  clerked  in  a  store  there.  Later  he  removed 
to  Corona  and  engaged  in  the  mercantile  business  until  he  was  burned  out.  He  then  located 
at  Milbank  and  became  connected  with  the  farm  implement  trade.  In  1894  he  was  made 
agent  for  the  Walter  A.  Wood  Harvester  Company,  representing  them  in  the  states  of  North 
and  South  Dakota  and  Iowa.  In  1906  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  real-estate,  loan  and 
insurance  business  and  is  still  active  in  thus,,  lines.  He  buys  and  sells  realty  all  over  the 
country  and  has  business  connections  in  the  east,  selling  a  great  deal  of  property  to  eastern 
buyers.  His  business  reaches  a  large  figure  annually  and  he  is  well  known  in  real-estate 
and  insurance  circles  throughout  South  Dakota.  Moreover,  he  owns  personally  eight  quarter 
sections  of  fine  land  in  Grant  county  and  also  a  good  residence. 

Mr.  Kohler  was  married  in  1892  to  Miss  Emma  Ehrle,  of  Roberts  county,  this  state, 
and  to  them  was  horn  a  son  Paul,  who  is  now  engaged  in  the  grain,  Hour,  feed  and  coal 
business  in  Redlyn,  Saskatchewan,  Canada.  The  wife  and  mother  died  in  1893.  On  the 
27th  of  November,  1910,  Mr.  Kohler  married  Miss  L.  E.  Smith,  of  Marinette,  Wisconsin, 
and  they  have  a  daughter,  Gretchen. 

Mr.  Kohler  is  a  republican  and  has  taken  quite  an  active  part  in  polities.  Fraternally 
he  is  connected  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and 
the  Eagles,  and  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  tin-  Lutheran  church.  Since  coming  to  Milbank 
he  has  gained  financial  independence  ami  is  highly  respected  in  business  circles.  His  admir- 
able traits  of  character  have  also  won  him  the  esteem  of  those  with  whom  lie  has  come  in 
contact,  ami  he  is  one  of  the  most  valued  citizens   of  Milbank. 


PATRICK  DIXXKKX. 


Patrick  Dinneen  is  a  retired  farmer  of  Yankton  county.  He.  has  made  his  home 
continuously  in  this  state  since  arriving  in  Yankton  on  the  10th  of  May,  1868.  He  is  now 
an  octogenarian,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  County  Cork,  Ireland,  on  St.  Patrick's  day, 
1834,  and  he  was  named  for  his  patron  saint.  When  he  had  attained  his  majority  he 
Bought  farm  work  in  England  and  was  employed  in  thai  way  in  England  and  Scotland  for  a 
number  of  years,  after  which  he  returned  to  Ireland  and.  attracted  by  the  opportunities  of  tin- 
new  world,  came  to  the  United  States  in  the  spring  of  1866,  leaving  a  wife  and  six  children  to 
follow  him  three  years  later.  He  sailed  from  Queenstown  on  the  City  of  .Manchester,  having 
fair  weather  and  a  quiet  passage  of  nine  days  to  New  York.  For  a  brief  period  he  worked  in 
Xew  Jersey  and  then  made  his  way  westward  to  Iowa,  where  he  was  employed  in  the  mines. 
He  afterward  went  to  Murphysboro,  Illinois,  when  he  worked  in  the  mines,  and  still  later 
went  to  Xew  Orleans  and  afterward  to  Galveston,  Texas.  He  secured  work  on  a  ranch 
in  the  Panhandle  of  Texas,  the  owner  being  engaged  in  shipping  beef  to  Galveston.  On 
one  occasion  he  killed  three  thousand  cattle  in  a  corral  of  a  ranch  and  shipped  the  beef 
by  boat  to  Galveston.  Later  Mr.  Dinneen  returned  to  Xew  Orleans  and  worked  on  the 
levee  along  the  Mississippi  river  between  Lake  Providence  and  Memphis.  His  next  move 
took  him  to  Chicago,  where  he  secured  a  situation  in  a  brickyard  shoveling  clay.  An 
agent  for  a  railroad  employed  him  to  go  wesl  to  work  on  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad,  lb- 
began  work  at  Rock  Creek  and  remained  in  the  service  until  tin-  two  parts  of  the  road,  the 
east  and  the  west,  were  joined,     lb-   saw    the   two  golden   spikes  driven   into  the  mahogany 


136  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

tie,  tin  ends  of  the  rails  resting  on  a  silver  "chair,"  and  there  are  today  few  living  who 
n  itnessed  that  event. 

Mr.  Dinneen  Bav   tl pportunities  of  the  west  and  filed  on  a  homestead  on  section  32, 

township  94,  range  54,  in  Yankton  county,  since  which  tune  he  lias  mad,,  his  home  con- 
tinuously upon  this  farm  and  has  a, hied  to  his  original  holdings.  Not  a  furrow  had  been 
turned  ll"1'  ■'"  improvement  mad,-  upon  the  place  when  he  took  possession  of  the  property. 
He   planted   all  of  the  trees  upon   his  farm,  erected  two  dwellings  and  all  the  outbuildings 

:"H|    ,,!!|- ''    l<-   property    into   a    valuable  country   place.     He   broke   the  ground   with 

oxen,  for  he  owned  no  horses  at  the  beginning  of  his  residence  here.  He  lived  first  in  a 
'' '-  ll0use>  seeming  the  logs  in  Nebraska.  He  worked  all  day  cutting  timber  for  a  man 
across  the  fiver,  bringing  a  small  load  home  each  night  for  home  supply.  He  went  through 
""■  usual  hardships  and  privations  incident  to  settlement  upon  the  frontier.  In  the  70s 
""'  grasshoppers  injured  or  totally  destroyed  the  crops  for  live  years,  taking  everything 
'"'    '""   years'     Tl"'   food   "I'    March   and   April.    1881,  also   proved   very   disastrous  to   Mr. 

Dinneen.   the   water   being    ten    feet   deep   where   his   buildings    -t 1.      lie   got    his  cattle   on 

""■'"    Stacks  and   filled   the   holes  with  straw    if  the  cattle  sank   into  the  staeks.      He  saw  the 

stacks   lvitn   ''"•  cattle  u] them   rise  and   float   away   but    they   were  grounded  across  the 

line  in  <  la\  county  and  part  of  the  cattle  were  recovered.  Altogether  forty-seven  head  of 
cattle  floated  away  and  sixteen  were  recovered  and  he  also  lost  one  of  his  three  horses. 
11  "  ■"  twentj  eight  days  before  the  water  went  down  so  he  could  get  the  cattle,  but  he 
nkle<J  salt  on  the  stack-  so  that. they  would  eat  the  straw  and  keep  alive.  Such  were 
only  a  few  of  the  difficulties  which  the  early  settlers  of  the  valley  had  to  endure,  but  with 
marked  determination  and  progressiveness  Mr.  Dinneen  kept  on  his  way  and  became  in  time 
01 f  the  substantial  farmers  of  the  district,  and  in  the  course  of  years  acquired  a  sub- 
stantial   competence    that    now    enable-    him    to    rest    from    further    labor. 

Mr-  Dinneen  was  married  in  England  to  Miss  Mary  Welch,  and  they  have  become  the 
parents  of  nine  children,  seven  of  whom  arc  living.  Six  of  that  number  Were  born  in 
England.  The  record  is  as  follows:  Daniel,  now  a  resident  oi  Welleston,  South  Dakota; 
Margaret,  who  is  the  widow  of  Albert  Amen  and  resides  in  Yankton  county;  Timothy, 
who  died  at  the  age  of  fourteen  years;  John,  who  is  employed  in  a  round  house  of  the 
Great  Northern  Railroad  Company  at  Yankton;  Hannah,  who  died  in  California;  l'at,  who 
i-  engaged  in  business  in  Irene,  South  Dakota;  .limes,  who  is  farming  his  father's  hind: 
George,  who  is  on  a  farm  north  of  the  home  place;  and  Nellie,  the  wile  of  Tom  Garvie,  of 
Gayville.      The    last    three   children    were   born    in    America. 

1,1  hi-  political  faith  Mr.  Dinneen  is  a  democrat  but  has  never  sought  nor  desired 
Office.  Hi-  religious  belief  is  that  of  the  Catholic  church,  in  which  he  was  reared.  A 
residence  of  forty-seven  years  has  made  him  widely  known  iii  Yankton  county  and  he  is 
todaj    one  of  the  venerable  citizens  here,  a-  well  as  one  of  the  pioneer  settlers. 


THEODORE    FREDERICK    GREFE. 

'•'h lore    Frederick   Grefe,   secretary   of   the  Queen   city    Insurance  Company,   has   been 

a  resident  of  Sioux  falls  only  since  L910,  but  within  this  comparatively  brief  period  he  has 
gained  many  friends  ami  made  for  himself  a  creditable  position  in  business  circles.  He 
orn  in  Brownsville,  Pennsylvania,  duly  31,  1856,  and  is  a  son  of  Albert  and  Wilhelmina 
(Appenrodt)  Grefe,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Germany.  In  the  year  i s.-, 7  they  removed 
with  theii  familj  to  Des  Moines  and  there  Theodore  Frederick  Grefe  was  reared,  lie  at- 
tended  Ue-  101 „   3C] ls  :M|,|  afterward   pursued  a  course  in   the  business  college  at   Daven- 

porl  Iowa  Hi-  first  work  was  in  a  machine  shop  at  Des  Moines,  where  he  sought  and 
I  employment  when  seventeen  years  of  age.  He  afterward  entered  his  father's  grocery 
store  m  Des  Mom..-,  when-  he  continued  until  he  reached  the  age  of  twenty  two  years,  lb' 
next  became  connected  with  the  state  Insurance  Company  in  that  city  and  was  in  its 
seriiee  for  about  thirty-five  years,  or  until  1910,  when  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls  as 
secretary  ol  the  Queen  city  Insurance  Company,  lb-  is  a  director  in  the  State  Insurance 
1  '""!""'  "I  Des  Moines  and  there  is  probably  no  man  in  South  Dakota  who  is  more 
thoroug  versed    concerning    insurance    than    .Mr.    Crete. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  437 

Mr.  Grefe  lias  been  manic. 1  twice.  In  Des  Moines  he  wedded  Melissa  Miller,  who 
died  in  L900,  leaving  four  children:  Wilma,  the  wife  of  A.  J.  Mehlin ;  Fred;  Letha,  the 
wife  of  J.  C.  Westerfield;  and  Beatrice,  the  wife  of  J.  P.  Haworth.  In  1906  Mr.  Grefe 
was  again  married,  his  second  union  being  with  Miss  Ella  J.  Cummins,  a  sister  of  Senator 
Cummins.  They  hold  membership  in  the  Christian  church  and  are  prominent  socially, 
the  hospitality   of  their  home  being  greatly  enjoyed  by   all   who  know  them. 

Mr.  Grefe  is  a  republican  in  his  political  views,  but  has  never  sought  nor  desired 
office.  He  served,  however,  as  school  director  in  Des  Moines  for  twenty  years  and  the 
cause  of  education  has  ever  found  in  him  a  stalwart  friend.  He  is  a  Mason  of  high  rank, 
having  attained  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite,  while  he  is  also  a  member  of 
the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  likewise  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Pythias  lodge  and  is  a  member 
of  the  Dacotah  and  Country  clubs.  He  possesses  the  enterprise  characteristic  of  the  north- 
west   and   Sioux    Falls   numbers   him   among   her   representative   and    worthy   citizens. 


CLAUDE   E.  GEAY. 


Much  of  tli<-  responsibility  in  connection  with  the  direction  of  the  affairs  of  the  Black 
Hills  Wholesale  Croeery  Company  devolves  upon  Claude  E.  Gray,  who  is  vice  president  and 
genera]  manager  of  the  concern,  and  he  has  fully  demonstrated  his  ability  to  meet  the 
demands   made   upon   his  energy   and  judgment. 

His  birth  occurred  on  the  31st  of  January,  1879,  in  Troy,  Iowa,  and  his  parents  are 
James  Herbert  and  Maria  (Cox)  Gray,  pioneers  of  the  Hawkeye  state.  The  father 
accompanied  his  father;  Simon  Gray,  upon  the  latter's  migration  from  Pennsylvania  to 
Iowa  in  1867.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  James  Gray  still  reside  upon  the  homestead  near  Milton, 
Iowa,  which  Simon  Gray  entered  from  the  government. 

Claude  E.  Cray,  the  second  in  a  family  of  three  children,  completed  the  course  in 
the  public  schools  of  Troy,  Iowa,  and  subsequently  attended  normal  school  at  Bloomfield 
during  the  summer  sessions  and  taught  school  in  the  winter.  He  prepared  himself  for 
business  life  by  attending  the  Gem  City  Business  College  of  Quiney,  Illinois,  after  which  lie 
was  for  two  years  stenographer  with  the  Centerville  Black  Coal  Company  of  Centerville, 
[owa.  Later  he  was  for  the  same  length  of  time  employed  by  the  E.  H.  Schloeman  Com- 
mission Company  of  Chicago.  Upon  removing  to  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  he  became  associated 
with  the  wholesale  grocery  house  of  Warfield,  Pratt,  Howell  Company  as  stenographer,  but 
was  soon   promoted  to  the  claim  department  and  was  later  made   a  salesman. 

Mr.  Cray  first  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1908,  in  which  year  he  was  assigned  the 
territory  embracing  the  northeastern  part  of  the  state.  In  February,  1911,  he  went  to 
Rapid  city  as  salesman  for  the  Black  Hills  Wholesale  Grocery  Company  and  later  in  the 
same  year  bought  an  interest  in  the  business  and  was  chosen  vice  president.  In  1914  he 
became  general  manager  and  in  the  short  time  that  be  has  filled  that  important  position 
has  satisfied  the  directors  that  he  is  the  right  man  for  the  place,  his  knowledge  of  business 
conditions,  his  enterprise  and  sound  judgment  enabling  him  to  so  direct  its  affairs  as  to 
secure  good  dividends  and  at  the  same  time  build  for  the  future.  The  company  has  de- 
veloped into  the  most  important  one  in  its  line  in  the  western  section  of  the  state  and  its 
continued  prosperity  is  assured. 

Mr.  Gray  was  united  in  marriage  on  the  22nd  of  June,  1904,  to  Miss  Florence  L. 
Spooner,  a  daughter  of  Fred  and  Abbie  (Hill)  Spooner,  of  Centerville,  Iowa,  and  their  two 
children  are  Miriam  and  Marjorie. 

Mr.  Cray  is  stalwart  in  his  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  fraternally  is  con- 
nected with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  F.Iks  and  the  United  Commercial 
Travelers.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church,  to  which  his  wife 
also  belongs,  and  she  is  active  in  the  work  of  the  church,  especially  in  the  Ladies  Aid 
Society.  She  is  also  a  member  of  the  Fortnightly  Club  and  is  interested  in  various  local 
charitable  associations.  Mr.  Gray  finds  his  chief  recreation  in  hunting  and  fishing  and  is 
greatly  interested  in  all  sports  and  athletics,  having  taken  a  prominent  part  in  college 
athletics.  He  is  considered  one  of  the  most  prominent  and  successful  of  the  city's  younger 
business    men    and    there    is    encouragement    for    all    who    desire    to    achieve    success    in    the 


438  IIISTi  >RY  (  >F  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

fact  tliat  ho  has  advanced  to  bis  presenl  important  position  through  hard  work  and 
stricl  attention  to  the  matter  a1  hand.  His  personal  character  is  Buch  as  to  inspire  con- 
fidence and  the  conviction  thai  he  can  be  relied  upon  has  been  no  unimportant  factor  in  his 
attaining  an   honorable   place    in    business   circles  of  Rapid   City. 


Al  GUST  F.  GRIMM. 


August  I-'.  Grimm,  who  lias  lived  in  South  Dakota  for  about  three  decades,  is  the 
pioneer  merchant  of  Parkston  and  has  long  been  recognized  as  an  influential,  •prosperous 
and  leading  citizen  of  his  community.  He  carries  an  extensive  stock  of  general  merchandise 
and  his  establishment  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  finest  of  its  kind  in  the  state.  His  birth 
occurred  in  Wisconsin  on  the  9th  of  February.  1861,  his  parents  being  Henry  and  Carrie 
Grimm,  the  former  a  merchant.  He  attended  the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an 
education  and  when  sixteen  years  of  age  left  the  parental  roof  and  became  connected  with 
mercantile  interests. 

In  1885,  \\lien  twenty-four  years  of  age,  Mr.  Grimm  came  to  .South  Dakota,  first  locat- 
ing  al t    three  miles   southeast   of   Parkston,   in   which   town   he  took  up  his  abode  at  the 

end  of  a  year  and  a  half,  when  the  railroad  was  built  through.  Here  he  embarked  in  busi- 
ii>  -  i  ;i  merchant  and  his  was  the  first  stoic  of  the  locality.  The  enterprise  was  necessarily 
a  modest  one  in  the  beginning,  but  with  the  settlement  and  development  of  the  community 
his  patronage  has  steadily  grown  until  his  is  now  one  of  the  most  extensive  and  best 
equipped  establishments  of  the  character  in  the  entire  state.  Other  business  interests  have 
also  claimed  his  attention  to  a  considerable  extent,  for  he  is  at  the  head  of  the  Parkston 
Canning  Factory,  is  the  proprietor  of  the  well  known  St.  Charles  Hotel  of  Parkston  and 
also  organized  the  creamery,  of  which  he  served  as  manager  for  seven  years.  His  connec- 
tion with  any  undertaking  insures  a  prosperous  outcome  of  the  same,  for  it  is  in  his  nature 
to  carry  forward  to  successful  completion  whatever  he  is  associated  with.  He  has  earned 
for  himself  an  enviable  reputation  as  a  careful  man  of  business  and  in  his  dealings  is  known 

for   Ins    prompt    and   hi rable   methods,   which   have   won   him  the  deserved  and  unbounded 

confidence  of  his  fellowmen. 

tin  the  26th  of  January,  1888,  Mr.  Grimm  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Clara  Bell 
Emery,  her  father  being  James  Emery,  a  homesteader  of  this  state.  Their  children  me  two 
in  number,  namely:  Dacotah  Bell,  now  the  wife  of  Edward  B.  Lucius  of  Chicago;  and 
Emery   I...  a   merchant  of   Iowa. 

Mr.  Grimm  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  has  been  a  prominent  figure  in  the  local  ranks 
of  the  party,  having  served  lor  si\  years  as  mayor  of  Parkston,  lor  a  number  of  years  as 
i    member  of  the  city  council  ami   also  on   the  school    board,      lie    is   likewise  the   president    of 

the   (. ircial   i  liil>  and   a   recognized    leader   in   all    movements   instituted    for   the  benefit 

and  upbuilding  of  the  community  and  the  promotion  of  its   best   interests.     Fraternally  he 

i-    identified    with   the    Masons,   belonging  to   the   ci andery    at    Mitchell   and    the    Mystic 

Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls.  Mr.  Grimm  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  wealthiest  men  of  his  section, 
and  his  career  has  ever  been  such  thai  he  enjoys  the  unqualified  confidence  and  high  esteem 
"i   all   with   whom   he  has  been  associated. 


JOHN    \V.    MILLER, 


Business  enterprise   finds  a   worthy  exponent    in  John   W.   Miller,  the  present   secretary- 

",    oj    the    M ly    County   Telephone   Company,      lie   was   bora    in   Wisconsin   on    the 

17th  oi   August,   1870,  a   son  of  Benedid   and   Elizabeth   Miller.     He  supplemented  his   public- 

scl 1    training    by   a    business   course  and   after   leaving    sel I    took    up    the   occupation    of 

farming,    which    he    followed    for   nine    years    in    M ly    county.      It    was    in    the   year    1882 

thai    he    arrived    in    South    Dakota,   his    lather   and    the    family    making   their   way    to    this 
tati    al    thai    time.      The   father  at   once  secured    a    tract   of   land   and   began    farming,   remain- 
ing   in    cl nection    with    the    agricultural    development    and    improvement    of    the    state 


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until  1898,  when  he  removed  to  Flandreau.  In  190T,  on  account  of  ill  health,  he  went  to 
California,  where  he  spent  the  winter,  but  receiving  no  relief,  he  returned  to  South  Dakota 
and  died  at  the  home  of  his  son  in  Egan  on  the  14th  of  April,  190S.  His  widow  is  still 
living   and  continues  to  make  her  home  in  Flandreau. 

In  Ma  youthful  days  John  W.  Miller  was  closely  associated  with  farm  work  and  on 
the  old  homestead  he  remained  until  he  decided  to  turn  his  attention  to  commercial  interests 
and  took  up  his  abode  in  Flandreau.  where  he  established  and  conducted  a  general  mer- 
cantile store.  On  the  expiration  of  three  years  he  sold  his  business  and  on  the  1st  of 
January.  1905,  in  connection  with  his  brother,  C.  B.  Miller,  he  purchased  the  Flandreau  & 
I  ..in  Telephone  Exchange.  A  year  later  they  purchased  the  Colman  Exchange  and  on  the 
1st  January,  1909,  the  business  was  incorporated.  There  are  today  about  nine  hundred 
subscribers  and  farm  line  connections.  The  telephone  system  of  this  district  is  growing 
into  a  perfect  network  of  wires,  and  the  value  of  the  undertaking  is  one  which  can  scarcely 
be  overestimated,  for  the  telephone  practically  annihilates  time  and  distance,  bringing  an 
individual  into  almost  immediate  communication  with  one  with  whom  he  may  have  business 
interests  or  other  important  relations.  Under  the  guidance  of  Miller  Brothers,  the  work  of 
the  company  has  been  thoroughly  systematized  and  it  is  their  object  to  render  the  most 
prompt  and  perfect  service  possible.  To  this  end  various  improvements  have  been  added 
and  the  equipment  of  the  plant  is  most  modern. 

On  the  14th  of  June.  1S98,  Mr.  Miller  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Winna  B.  Drake, 
a  daughter  of  L.  0.  Drake,  and  a  native  of  Moody  county.  Their  children  are  Merle  II.. 
Lillian  E.,  J.  Lyle  and  Louis  B. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Miller  is  independent,  supporting  men  and  measures  rather 
than  party.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  and  he  belongs 
also  to  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  He  owns  and  occupies  an  attractive  home 
in  Flandreau  and  in  addition  still  owns  his  farm  of  two  hundred  and  forty  acres,  from 
which  he  derives  a  substantial  annual  income.  He  prefers  business  interests  other  than 
agriculture,  however,  and  the  success  which  is  now  attending  his  efforts  indicates  that  he 
li.i-  made  no  mistake  in  choosing  his  present  line  of  activity. 


HOX.  DICK  HANEY. 

Hon.  Dick  Haney,  an  attorney  of  Mitchell,  was  born  in  Lansing,  Iowa,  November  10, 
1852.  His  father,  John  Haney.  was  a  pioneer  of  that  state  and  became  the  owner  of 
the  land  on  which  the  city  of  Lansing  was  built.  There  for  many  years  he  was  engaged 
in  the  operation  of  saw  and  flour  mills.  His  father,  James  Haney,  was  a  native  of  Ireland 
ami  on  coming  to  America  in  1775  settled  in  Pennsylvania.  The  earlier  ancestors  were  of 
Scotch  birth,  removing  from  the  land  of  hills  and  heather  to  Ireland  in  the  first  part  of 
the  eighteenth  century.  John  Haney  was  born  in  Pennsylvania  and  in  1S30  became  a  resi- 
dent of  Illinois,  where  he  resided  until  1S4S,  when  he  cast  in  his  lot  with  the  pioneer 
settlers  of  Iowa.  His  wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Fanny  Toll,  was  a  native  of 
Massachusetts  and  in  their  family  were  eleven  children,  of  whom  the  subject  of  this  review 
i-    the    youngest. 

Liberally  educated,  Dick  Haney  attended  a  private  school  at  Lansing,  Iowa,  and  afte 
war.l  pursued  :i  classical  course  in  the  low;;  Wesleyan  University  at  Mount  Pleasant, 
lb-  nexl  entered  the  Law  College  of  tie-  [owa  31  tte  University  and  was  graduated  there- 
from witli  the  class  of  1874.  He  then  began  pra  tice  in  Lansing,  Iowa,  where  he  remained 
until  L885,  and  for  several  years  during  that  period  filled  the  office  of  city  attorney.  On 
leaving  Lansing  in  1885  he  came  to  Dakota  territon  settling  at  Plankinton,  Aurora  county, 
where  he  was  elected  district  attorney,  which  position  he  filled  until  1S89.  He  was  then 
elected  to  the  circuit  bench,  presiding  over  the  circuit  court  until  February,  1896.  when 
he  was  appointed  a  member  of  the  South  Dakota  supreme  court  by  Governor  Sheldon. 
He  remained  a  member  of  the  court  of  final  appeal  until  1913  and  during  three  years  of 
that   period   was   presiding  judge.     He   proved   himself   the   peer  of  the  ablest   members  who 

have  -at   upon  the  supreme  court   bench,  hi-   being   distinguished  by  the  highest  legal 

ability.     To  wear  the  ermine  worthily  it   is  not  enough   that   one  possess  legal   acumen,   is 


442  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

learned  in  the  principles  of  jurisprudence,  Eamiliar  with  precedents  and  thoroughly  honest, 
.Many  men,  even  when  acting  uprightly,  are  wholly  unable  to  divest  themselves  of  preju- 
dice and  are  unconsciously  warped  in  their  judgments  l>.\  their  own  mental  characteristics 
or  educational  peculiarities.  I  hi-  unconscious  and  variable  disturbing  force  enters  more 
or  less  into  the  judgments  o)  all  men,  but  in  the  ideal  jurist  this  factor  becomes  so 
.-mall  as  nol  t ■  i  be  discernible  in  results  and  loses  its  potency  as  a  disturbing  force.  Judge 
Hanej  was  exceptionally  nee  from  all  judicial  bias.  His  varied  legal  learning  and  wide 
experience  in  the  courts,  the  patient  care  with  which  he  ascertained  all  the  nee. led  facts 
bearing  upon  everj  ease  which  came  before  him,  gave  hi-  decisions  a  solidity  and  exhaus- 
tiveness  from  which  no  meniher  or'  the  bar  could  take  exception. 

In  1913  Judge  llaney  removed  to  Mitchell  and  entered  into  partnership  with  Timon  J. 
Spangler  under  the  firm  name  of  Spangler  &  llaney,  constituting  what  is  now  one  of  the 
most   favorably  known  law   Srms  of  the  state. 

On  the  22d  "i  January,  1876,  Judge  llaney 'was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Roxie 
Doe,  and  they  became  the  parents  of  two  children,  John  1).  and  Harriet  H.  The  mother 
died  August  ;.  1907,  and  on  the  14th  of  September,  1909,  Judge  llaney  wedded  Florence 
Trcdway,   by   whom   lie   has   a  daughter.    Elinor. 

In  his  political  views  Judge  llaney  has  always  been  a  stalwart  republican  and  fra- 
ternally he  i-  connected  with  the  Masons  and  the  Modem  Woodmen  of  America.  He  also 
belongs    to    Beta    Theta    Pi,   a    college    fraternity,   while    his    religious    faith    is   that    of   the 

Episcopal   church.     He   is  a   prominent   member  of  the  state  bar  association,   which   Inn [ 

him  with  election  to  the  presidency  in  1914.  His  superior  legal  training  and  his  long 
sen  iee  .hi   the  circuit  mid  supreme  bench,  aggregating  nearly  a   quarter  of  a  century,   place 

him   easily    :n g   the   most   distinguished  lawyers  of  the   state,  his   name  being  inscribed   on 

the  keystone  ol    the  legal  arch   of  South    Dakota. 


LARS    li.    HALVERSON 


Lars  If  llalveison,  one  of  the  representative  and  progressive  citizens  of  Moody  county. 
is  will  known  as  the  cashier  of  the  Farmers  State  Hank  of  Flandreau,  which  he  organized  in 
association  with  ( '.  s.  Brakke  in  February,  1911.  His  birth  occurred  in  Clayton  county, 
Iowa.  i. n  the  -4 1 li  of  December,  1S74,  his  parents  being  Bertinus  and  Ambjor  (Lien)  Halverson, 
natives  of  Norway.  They  came  to  the  United  States  with  their  respective  parents  some 
time  in  the  '60s,  the  families  being  among  the  pioneers  of  Iowa.  It  was  in  Clayton  county, 
that  state,  that  the  parents  of  our  subject  were  reared  and  married.  In  1S7S  they  came 
to  South  Dakota,  tiling  on  a  homestead  in  Moody  county.  The  father  spent  the  remainder 
of  his  life  on  that  farm,  passing  away  in  1S.S.",.  In  1:111(1  his  widow  took  up  her  abode  in 
Flandreau,   but    i-   now    living  with   a   son,  Halver,   in    Hettinger.   North    Dakota. 

Lars  1'..  Halverson,  who  was  but  four  years  of  age  when  brought  to  this  state  by  his 
parents,  attended  the  common  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and  also  pursued 
a  commercial  ionise  in  the  Sioux  Falls  Business  College.  Subsequently  he  secured  a  posi- 
tion in  the  general  store  of  Halver  X  Minier  at  Flandreau,  and  a  year  later  went  to  work 
loi  .1.  I',  Tenohl.  also  a  general  merchant  of  Flandreau.  by  whom  he  was  employed  for 
about  -i\  years.  In  1901  he  accepted  a  clerkship  in  the  Pipestone  County  Bank  of  Pipe- 
stone, Minnesota,  continuing  in  the  position  lor  about  fourteen  months,  tin  the  expiration 
ot  that  period  lie  returned  to  Flandreau  and  embarked  in  the  mercantile  business  in  partner- 
ship with  A.  C.  M.Farland.  under  Hie  linn  name  of  MeFarlan.l  A  Halverson.  About  two 
years  lain  they  sold  out  to  Temte  A  Temte,  and  Mr.  Halverson  accepted  a  position  as 
assistant  cashiei  in  the  Flandreau  state  Bank,  serving  in  that  capacity  for  about  six  years. 
In  February,  1911,  Mr.  Halverson  and  C.  S.  Brakke  organized  tin'  Farmers  State  Hank,  and 
the  former  has  since  acted  as  cashiei-  of  the  institution.  In  this  connection  he  is  clearly 
demonstrating  hi-  efficiency  and  sagacity,  and  his  efforts  have  contributed  materially  to  the 
< tinned    growth    and    slier. -ss    of    the    hank. 

'hi  ti.  Id  oi  October,  1901,  Mr.  Halverson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Christina 
Hove,    a    native    "t     Moody    county.    South    Dakota.      Her    father,    A.    O.    Hove,    came    to    this 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  443 

state   from   Winneshiek  county,  Lowa,   in    1878.     Our  subject  and  his  wife   have   three   chil- 
dren, namely:     Bernice  L.,  Albinua   and  Casper. 

Mr.  Halverson  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  served  for  a  short  period  as  deputy  county 
treasurer  and  as  deputy  county  auditor.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  bis  member- 
ship in  the  Lutheran  church,  of  which  he  serves  as  secretary  and  treasurer  and  to  which 
his  wife  also  belongs.  A  man  well  endowed  with  practical  ideas  which  lie  directs  toward 
a  definite  purpose,  Mr.  Halverson  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  leaders  in  his  community, 
where  he  is  highly  esteemed,  not  alone  for  what  he  has  accomplished,  but  for  his  fine  per- 
sonal  qualities   as    neighbor  and   friend. 


F.    E.    JACKSON. 


P.  E.  Jackson  is  the  well  known  and  efficient  president  of  the  Turner  County  P.ank  at 
lliu  lev  and  i-  a  business  man  of  laudable  ambition  and  enterprise.  He  was  born  in  Davis 
i  ity.  Iowa,  on  the  21st  of  February.  1870,  and  is  a  son  of  Thomas  C.  and  Ella  Jackson. 
The  father  died  when  his  son.  F.  E.  Jackson,  was  fourteen  years  of  age.  The  latter  was 
educated  in  the  public  schools  of  Leon.  lowa.  and  in  Simpson  College  at  Indianola,  lowa. 
Alter  completing  his  high-school  course  he  accepted  a  position  in  a  bank  at  Corning,  lowa. 
and  was  also  secretary  for  the  Brookmont  Farm,  at  Odebolt,  Iowa,  then  the  largest  in 
the   state,  comprising   seven   thousand  three  hundred   and   sixty  acres. 

Mr.  Jack-on  was  connected  therewith  for  two  years  and  then  removed  to  Hurley, 
where,  in  association  with  W.  H.  Robertson,  he  engaged  in  the  conduct  of  the  Turner  County 
Bank.  Mr.  Robertson  later  sold  his  interest  to  Mr.  Jackson,  who  remains  at  the  head  of 
the  institution  and  has  made  it  one  of  the  strong  and  growing  financial  concerns  of  the 
county.  The  capital  has  been  increased  from  ten  to  twenty-five  thousand  dollars  and  for 
the  past  eight  years  Mr.  Jackson  has  been  the  president  of  the  institution,  carefully 
guiding  it-  affairs  so  that  its  business  and  patronage  has  steadily  increased.  He  is  also 
interested  in  pure  bred  stock  and  owns  an  excellent  stock  farm  at  the  edge  of  Hurley,  on 
which  he  i-  engaged  extensively  in  the  breeding  and  raising  of  Shorthorn  cattle.  Poland 
China  hogs  and  Shetland  ponies.  His  stock  farm  has  made  him  widely  known  and  he  is 
one  of  the  foremost  stockmen  of  his  part  of  the  state.  He  has  been  president  of  the  local 
commercial  club  and  is  a  man  of  progressive  public  spirit  who  finds  in  opportunity  the 
incentive    lor  active   work   for   the   benefit  and  upbuilding  of   his   town  and  county. 


CARVELL    0.    FOSSTJM,    D.    D.    S. 

Dr.  i  arvell  0.  Fossum,  engaged  in  the  practice  of  dentistry  in  Aberdeen  in  partnership 
with  his  brother,  Dr.  A.  W.  Fossum.  was  born  in  Chicago  in  1878,  and  is  a  son  of  A.  C.  and 
Walborg  (Engobretsen)  Fossum,  of  whom  further  mention  is  made  elsewhere  in  this  work. 
In  the  family  were  eight  children:  Dr.  A.  W.,  a  partner  of  the  subject  of  this  review; 
Mrs.  Xcls  Johnson,  of  Aberdeen;  Dr.  Carvel]  0.;  George,  who  follows  the  profession  of 
architecture;  Thor,  practicing  dentistry  in  Groton,  South  Dakota:  Andrew,  Jr.;  Louise, 
who  holds  the  position  of  department  clerk  of  courts;  and  Harry,  who  died  at  the  age 
of   seventeen. 

Dr.  Carvel]  0.  Fossum  spent  his  boyhood  upon  a  farm  and  acquired  his  early  education 
in  the  district  school.  Following  this  lie  entered  the  I  hicago  College  of  Dental  Surgery. 
From  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  degree  of  1).  1).  S.  in  1901.  He  immediately  located 
in  .Aberdeen,  where  he  has  since  engaged  in  practice  in  partnership  with  his  brother.  He 
is  a.  worthy  exponent  of  the  most  advanced  methods  of  dental  practice  and  his  ability  is 
widely    recognized   and    has   brought    him   a    large    and   growing   patronage. 

(In  the  13th  of  December.  1903,  Dr.  Fossum  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Daisy  M. 
Shaft,  a  daughter  of  Fred  S.  Shalt,  ami  they  have  lie.  nine  the  parents  of  two  children,  a 
-on  ami  a  daughter.  Dr.  Fossum  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  lodge,  the  Knights  of 
Pythias  and  the   Benevolent   Protective  Order  of    Elks,  and   he  belongs  to  the    Presbvterian 


44-t  HISTORY  I  »F  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

church.  His  political  allegiance  ia  given  to  the  republican  party  and  lie  is  now  serving 
capably  and  conscientiously  as  a  member  of  the  city  park  board.  He  enjoys  a  large  prac- 
tice, i-  a  progressive  citizen  and  one  whose  position  in  tbe  community  is  enviable,  as  the 
expression   of   public  opinion   regarding  him   is  altogether  favorable. 


BENON]    C.    MATTHEWS. 


Benoni  C.  Matthews  is  well  known  in  professional  circles  of  Sioux  Falls  as  an  able 
and    successful    attorney,    having    there    practiced    law    in    association    with    Elbert    Orlando 

.lc -  since   August,   1897.     His  birth  occurred  in  Sigourney,  Iowa,  on  the  13th  of  October, 

1870,  lii-  parent-  being  Fenelon  11.  and  Mary  A.  tllogin)  Matthews,  the  former  born  at 
Leaksville,  Korth  Carolina,  in  ism,  and  the  latter  in  Indianapolis.  Indiana,  in  is:1,:;.  Fene- 
lon B.  Matthews  was  a  Federal  veteran  of  the  Civil  war,  having  served  as  second  lieutenant 
of  the  Thirty-third  Iowa   Volunteer  Infantry  from  1861  until  mustered  out  at  New  Orleans 

III      IMi.'i. 

Benoni  C.  Matthews  acquired  his  more  advanced  education  in  the  University  of 
Nebraska  at  Lincoln,  which  institution  conferred  upon  him  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Arts  in 
L895,  and  two  years  later  gave  him  the  degrees  of  Master  of  Arts  and  Bachelor  of  Laws. 
In  1897  lie  located  for  the  practice  of  law  in  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and  has  there 
remained  throughout  the  intervening  seventeen  years,  having  been  associated  during  the 
entire    period    with    Elbert    0.    Jones. 

(in  the  6th  of  November,  1901,  at  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota.  Mr.  Matthews  was  united 
in  marriage1  to  Miss  Helen  J.  Chapman,  a  representative  of  a  New  England  family  and  a 
daughter  of  J.  11.  Chapman.  They  have  one  son,  Norris  Chapman  Matthews,  born  August 
:.',  1911.  In  his  political  views  Mr.  Matthews  is  a  democrat,  while  his  religious  faith  is 
that    of    the    Methodist    church. 


JAMES    I'HIUr 


The  history  of  South  Dakota  is  ^(ill  in  the  making,  but  there  are  those  who  wrote 
its  early  chapters  whose  names  deserve  to  be  honored  and  their  memory  perpetuated 
throughout   all  the  years  to  come  while  this  commonwealth  endures.     They   are  those,  who 

i trated  into  the  frontier  regions,  met  the  hardships,  difficulties  and  privations  of  pioneer 

life  and  aided  in  planting'  the  seeds  of  civilization  which  are  now  coming  into  rich  fruition. 
Among  this  number  was  .lames  Philip,  usually  known  as  Scotty  Philip.  There  was  a  time 
when  almost  every  stockman,  from  the  owner  of  huge  herds  down  to  the  humblest  cowboy 
oi    the   northwest,  knew   him.  and   he   went    through   every  experience  of   life   on    the   plains 

i i   i  lie   period  of  early  settlement    here   to  the   present   age  of  advanced   civilization.     At 

all  lime--  his  efforts  and  his  influence  counted  for  progress  and  the  capability  and  resourceful- 
i-        which   he   manifested  in  business  brought  to  him  substantial   success. 

Mr.  Philip  was  born  in  Morayshire,  Scotland,  in  March,  1858,  a  son  of  George  and 
1  i'Ii.  ion'  Philip.  The  father  was  a  farmer,  living  at  Auchness,  Dallas,  Morayshire,  and  it 
was  upon  the  home  farm  thai  James  Philip  spent  Ins  youth  ami  received  tin-  initial  training 
thai  enabled  him  to  heroin. ■  :i  successful  agriculturist  ami  stock-raiser  in  later  life,  lie 
acquired  In-  education  in  tin-  common  schools  of  his  native  village  of  Dallas  and  in  L875, 
when  seventeen  years  of  age,  he  came  to  the  United  Stale-,  wishing  to  enjoy  the  benefits 
ami  opportunities  offered  by  the  great  and  growing  western  country.  He  made  his  way 
to  Wyoming  and  to  western  Nebraska  and.  going  to  Cheyenne,  in  the  former  state,  there 
entered   upon   an   engagement    to  aci   a-  cattle  herder.     After  a   year  he  went    to  the    Black' 

Hills,    when,   he    spent    a    winter   among   the    pioneer   prospectors   and    miners,   i 'ting   the 

usual  difficulties  and  hard-hips  of  life  in  the  mining  camps.  Subsequently  he  returned  to 
l.'M  Laramie,  Wyoming,  where  he.  secured  employment  as  a  teamster  in  the  government 
service,  being  thu  engaged  until  L877.  He  next  went  to  Fort  Robinson,  where  he  became 
an    :inn\       cout,    acting     in     that     capacity    during    the     Indian    troubles    of    that     period,      fn 


JAMES   I'llll.ll' 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  447 

the  meantime  he  had  been  employed  as  a  cowboy  with  the  first  cattle  outfit  that  utilized 
the  range  on  Running  Water,  remaining  there  until  the  fall  of  1878-9.  Subsequently  he 
freighted  with  a  bull  team  from  Chadron,  Nebraska,  to  the  Black  Hills  and  from  Fort 
Pierre  to  Deadwood  over  tlie  old  Black  Hills  trail,  being  thus  engaged  until  1882.  About 
that  time  lie  located  on  Bad  river,  near  where  the  tawn  of  Philip  now  stand-,  and  tinned' 
his  attention  to  the  cattle  business,  in  which  he  was  always  afterward  extensively  engaged 
until  the  time  of  his  death  on  the  23d  of  July.  1911.  In  1896  he  effected  the  organization 
of  the  Minnesota  &  Dakota  Cattle  Company,  with  headquarters  at  Fort  Pierre,  and  was 
made  general  manager,  so  continuing  until  January,  1900,  when  he  disposed  of  his  interests. 
He  afterward  engaged  in  cattle  raising  on  his  own  account  and  the  business  was  conducted 
most  successfully,  lie  was  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  leading  stockmen  of  the  north- 
west,    'flic  Capital  Join  rial  of  .Inly  24,   l'.il  1,  said  of  him: 

"He  was  known  from  Mexico  to  Canada  and  in  all  the  stock  yards  of  the  country 
as  Scotty  Philip.  His  herds  of  cattle  at  times  numbered  many  thousands  and  no  roundup 
from  the  Black  Hills  to  the  Missouri  river  for  more  than  a  quarter  of  a  century  was 
complete  without  the  presence  of  this  cattle  king,  and  at  every  shipping  season  his  business 
was  eagerly  sought  by  the  railroad  companies.  Mr.  Philip  a  few  years  ago  purchased  the 
famous  Du  Pree  buffalo  herd  and  by  an  act  of  congress  he  fenced  in  about  twenty  thousand 
acres  of  land  on  the  Missouri  river  above  Fort  Pierre,  where  this  famous  herd  is  kept." 

The  buffaloes  on  the  Philip  ranch  now  number  about,  four  hundred  ami  twenty-five  and 
are  valued  at  two  hundred  and  fifty  dollars  each,  although  the  hide  with  the  head  attached 
frequently  sells  at  from  six  to  eight  hundred  dollars,  while  specimens  of  the  head  mounted 
bring    all    the    way    up    to    live    hundred    dollars. 

Mr.  Philip  was  not  alone  deeply  and  extensively  interested  in  the  stock  business,  for 
after  the  building  of  railroads  wot  of  the  .Missouri  river  be  became  unusually  active  in 
support  of  the  commercial  and  industrial  development  of  that  section  and  cooperated  in 
every  movement  for  the  upbuilding  of  the  business  interests  of  Fort  Pierre.  For  many  years 
he  made  his  home  in  that  city  and  was  interested  in  everything  of  a  financial  nature 
throughout  the  entire  community.  He  was  not  only  associated  with  the  .Minnesota  & 
Dakota  Cattle  Company  but  was  for  many  years  a  director  in  the  Stock  Growers  Bank 
at  Fort  Pierre,  in  the  Missouri  River  Transportation  Company  and  various  similar  concerns. 
He  had  extensive  landed  interests  in  Stanley  county  as  well  as  many  business  investments 
and  he  was  among  the  leaders  of  his  section  of  the  state  who  believed  in  the  efficacy  of 
irrigation  as  the  means  of  developing  central  and  western  South  Dakota.  He  had  the 
confidence  of  thousands  of  business  men  as  well  as  plainsmen  and  nowhere  that  he  went 
was  he  without  friends  and  acquaintances.  Physically  he  was  a  man  large  of  stature  and 
in  any   gathering  of  people  he  was  a  conspicuous  and   prominent   figure. 

Aside  from  business  connections  for  profit  or  for  the  benefit  of  the  town  .Mr.  Philip  was 
active  in  public  affairs  and  was  chairman  of  the  first  board  of  county  commissioners  in 
Stanley  county  following  its  organization  in  1890.  Nine  years  later  he  was  elected  a  member 
of  the  state  senate  from  the  district  comprising  Stanley  and  Lyman  counties,  but  his 
ambition  was  not  in  the  line  of  office  holding  and,  while  he  did  not  hesitate  to  support  the 
principles  in  which  he  believed,  he  was  willing  that  others  should  lill  the  offices.  He 
ever  voted  with  the  democratic  party  and  did  all  in  his  power  to  further  its  interests  and 
promote   its  success. 

In  L879,  at  Pine  Ridge  Agency,  South  Dakota.  Mr.  Philip  was  married  to  Sarah  Panic, 
daughter  of  Joseph  Larvie,  who  was  a  French  Canadian  voyageur  and  came  to  what  after- 
ward was  the  territory  of  Dakota  in  the  employ  of  the  Hudson's  Pay  Fur  Company.  Tier 
mother  was  a  Cheyenne  Indian,  who  was  afterward  with  the  Sioux  and  became  adopted  as 
one  of  them.  Ten  children  were  horn  unto  Mr.  and  Mis.  Philip,  live  of  whom  arc  living: 
Olive,  now  the  wife  of  Hugh  M.  Schultz,  of  Fort  Pierre,  South  Dakota;  and  Hazel, 
Clara,  Stanley  and  Roderick,  all  of  whom  live  at  Fort  Pierre,  as  does  his  widow.  Then 
home  is  on  the  Buffalo  ranch,  about' six  miles  north  of  the  city,  and  they  are  widely  and 
favorably  known  in  this  section  of  the  state.  Aside  from  his  immediate  family  Mr. 
Philip  had  but  on,,  relative  in  South  Dakota,  tin-  being  George  Philip,  a  well  known  attorney 
of  Fort   Pierre. 

Mr.  Philip  was  a  prominent  Mason,  holding  membership  in  the  various  branches  of 
that    fraternity,     lie   attained    the    Knight    Templar   degree   of    the   York    Pile,    the   thirty- 


11-  HIST<  IRY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  and  was  a  member  of  Kl  Riad  Temple  of  the-  Mystic 
Shrine  at  Siuu\  Kails.  Be  became  a  charter  member  of  Capita]  City  Commandery,  K.  T. 
In  tin-  gallery  of  the-  Historical  Society  in  the  state  capitol  at  Pierre  hangs  an  oil  painting  of 
Scottj  Philip.  The  above  record  <•!  an  eventful,  useful,  and  busy  life  will  in  a  de°ree 
perpetuate  his  memory,  which  is  enshrined  in  the  hearts  of  all  who  knew  him.  He  was 
one  of  the  typical  pioneers  of  the  northwest — resolute,  determined  and  purposeful — meet- 
ing uncomplainingly  the  hardships  of  frontier  life  and  contributing  in  substantial  measure  to 
the  wink  mi  general  improvement  and  development,  so  that  his  name  is  inseparably  inter- 
woven   with   the   history  of   the   northwest. 


HERBERT   LEON   MOSES. 


Herbert  Leon  Moses,  a  well  known  attorney  of  Rapid  City,  was  horn  in  Lima,  (want 
county,  Wisconsin,  on  the  4th  of  July,  1874,  a  son  of  Martin  L.  and  Mary  G  (Watkins) 
Moses,  the  former  a  native  of  Trumbull  county,  Ohio.  The  paternal  grandfather,  Luke 
Moses,  was  one"  of  the  early  settlers  in  the  Western  Reserve,  a  section  of  what  is  now 
northern  Ohio  and  which  was  at  that  time  claimed  by  Connecticut.  He  removed  to  Grant 
county.  Wisconsin,  with  his  family  in  1850  and  took  up  a  homestead  there.  The  maternal 
grandparents  of  our  subject  were  Stephen  Decatur  and  Mary  (Hirst)  Watkins,  the  former 
of  whom  was  one  of  General  Ethan  Allen's  Green  Mountain  Boys  in  the  Revolutionary 
war.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Martin  Luke  Moses  are  the  parents  of  six  children,  of  whom  the  subject 
of  this  review  is  the  eldest.     They  are  yet  living  and  reside  at  Platteville,  Wisconsin. 

Herbert  Leon  Moses  received  his  elementary  education  in  the  district  schools  and  con- 
tinued his  studies  in  the  high  school  at  Platteville  and  in  the  Platteville  Xormal  School. 
He  attended  the  University  of  Wisconsin  and  in  1894  was  graduated  from  the  law  school 
there  with  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Laws.  Soon  after  finishing  his  legal  course  he  settled  at 
Lancaster,  Wisconsin,  for  the  practice  of  his  profession  as  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Bushnell, 
Watkins  &  Moses.  At  the  time  of  the  excitement  due  to  the  discovery  of  gold  in  Alaska 
lie  went  north  and  spent  three  years  in  Alaska  and  the  Klondike  country,  after  which  he 
returned  to  Lancaster  and  resumed  the  practice  of  law  as  a  member  of  the  above  mentioned 
firm.  In  February,  101(1,  he  removed  to  Rapid  City,  South  Dakota,  where  he  has  since 
remained,  and  in  the  five  years  that  he  has  resided  there  has  built  up  a  gratifying  practice. 
He  is  well  versed  in  the  underlying  principles  of  law,  is  familiar  with  precedent  and 
statute,  and  his  care  in  preparing  his  cases,  combined  with  his  skill  in  their  presentation, 
enables  him  to  generally  win  a  verdict  favorable  to  his  clients. 

Mr.  Moses  was  united  in  marriage  on  the  8th  of  September,  1907.  to  Miss  Mabelle  Lou 
lieig.  a  daughter  of  John  H.  and  Mary  (Wagner)  Beig,  residents  of  Lancaster.  Wisconsin, 
and    natives    ol    I  in  many. 

Mr.  Moses  is  a  progressive  democrat  in  political  matters,  is  a  Mason  and  is  a  member 
of  the  Congregational  church.  His  wife  is  also  a  member  of  that  church,  is  active  in  the 
work  of  the  Ladies  Aid  Society  and  is  also  prominent  in  the  Fortnightly  Club.  Mr.  Moses' 
recreation  is  found  chiefly  in  gardening.  He  realizes  fully  the  power  that  rests  in  the  hands 
of  the  members  of  the  legal  profession  and  in  his  practice  places  the  dignity  and  honor  of  the 
law  above  all  other  considerations,  thus  gaining  the  confidence  of  his  colleagues  and  of 
the  general  public. 


JAMES   W.   TODD. 


.lames  \V.  Todd,  a  plumbing  contractor  of  Yankton,  in  which  city  he  has  been  engaged 
in  business  for  thirty  years,  was  In. in  in  Allegheny  City,  Pennsylvania,  on  the  1st  of 
March,  L868.  Hi-  father,  Wesley  To. Id,  now  deceased,  was  a  steamboat  builder  in  early 
life.  He  came  1 . .  Dal,. .la  ill  pioneer  times,  arriving  about  1871,  and  was  prominent  among 
ih.  steamboat  captains  of  that  period.  He  continued  in  the  business  until  his  death  in 
is- |.    when    he    was    in    his    fifty-seventh    year.      His    wife,    who    bore    the    maiden    name    of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  449 

Emma  Diehl,  is  also  a  native  of  Pennsylvania  and  survives  her  husband,  making   her  home 
in   Yankton. 

James  YV.  Todd  is  the  sixth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  seven  children.  His 
youthful  days  were  spent  under  the  parental  roof  and  at  the  usual  age  he  began  Ins 
education  in  the  schools  of  Yankton,  to  which  city  he  had  come  with  his  parents  when 
a  little  lad  of  about  three  years.  Passing  through  consecutive  grades,  he  attended  the 
high  school  and  was  also  for  a  time  a  pupil  in  the  public  schools  of  Wellsville,  Ohio.  When 
quite  young  he  started  in  the  business  world  in  the  employ  of  the  Cleveland  &  Pittsburgh 
Railroad  Company,  being  connected  with  its  train  service  for  three  years.  On  the  expira- 
tion of  that  period  he  took  up  his  abode  in  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  where  he  remained  for  a  year 
and  a  half,  during  which  period  he  and  his  father  opened  Riverside  Park.  He  next  came 
to  Yankton  in  1884  and  has  since  been  engaged  in  the  plumbing  business,  spending  some 
time  in  the  employ  of  the  Yankton  Heating  &  Plumbing  Company.  In  1902  lie  formed  a 
partnership  with  Joseph  Vinetieri  under  the  firm  style  of  Todd  &  Vinetieri.  They  were 
associated  for  six  years,  but  in  1908  the  partnership  was  dissolved  and  Mr.  Todd  opened 
another  establishment,  which  he  has  since  conducted.  He  does  a  good  business  as  a  plumb- 
ing contractor  and  dealer  in  plumbing  supplies  and  he  also  does  all  kinds  of  repair  work 
along  that  line.  He  is  now  liberally  patronized  and  business  men  of  the  city  speak  of 
him  in  terms  of  high  regard.  He  is  likewise  interested  in  the  Yankton  Brick  &  Tile 
Company  as  a  stockholder. 

Mr.  Todd  laid  the  foundation  for  a  happy  home  in  his  marriage  in  1898  to  Miss  Mary 
Loe,  a  daughter  of  Arndt  Loe,  a  prominent  farmer  of  Y'ankton  county,  and  they  have  one 
child,  Emma  Lueile.  Mr.  Todd  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the  men  and 
measures  of  the  republican  party  where  national  questions  are  under  consideration,  but 
casts  an  independent  local  ballot.  He  was  a  member  of  the  last  city  council  before  the 
commission  form  of  government  was  inaugurated.  He  stands  for  progress  and  improvement 
in  all  public  affairs  and  for  fifteen  years  has  been  chief  of  the  Y'ankton  tire  department, 
taking  a  deep  and  effective  interest  in  making  it  one  of  the  best  in  the  northwest.  He 
attends  the  Congregational  church  and  his  membership  relations  extend  to  the  Woodmen 
camp  and  the  Elks  lodge.  He  enjoys  out-of-door  sports  and  his  is  a  well  rounded  char- 
acter, in  which  the  various  interests  of  life  are  given  due  attention.  He  belongs  to  the 
Commercial  Club  and  aids  actively  in  supporting  its  plans  for  the  benefit  and  upbuilding  of 
the  city.  There  have  been  no  unusual  or  spectacular  features  in  his  life,  but  it  is  the 
record  of  a  character  that  has  been  loyal  to  duty  and  reliable  and  trustworthy  in  every 
relation,  so  that  he  has  a  circle  of  friends  almost  coextensive  with  the  circle  of  his 
acquaintance. 


MARCUS   D.    EDGERTON. 


Marcus  D.  Edgerton,  the  proprietor  of  a  well  known  men's  furnishings  store  in  Spear- 
fish,  was  born  in  Granville,  Washington  county.  New  York,  January  19,  1859.  a  son  of 
John  and  Charlotte  (Wyman)  Edgerton,  both  natives  of  Vermont.  The  father  was  born  in 
Rutland  county,  his  father,  Captain  Simeon  Edgerton,  being  a  pioneer  of  that  county. 
John  Edgerton  was  a  farmer  throughout  his  active  life  and  never  left  the  east.  He  died 
in  1885  but  his  widow  survived  until  1892.  He  was  highly  esteemed  in  his  community 
and  held  a   number  of  local  offices. 

Marcus  D.  Edgerton  is  the  youngest  in  a  family  of  five  children.  His  educational 
opportunities  were  those  afforded  by  the  public  schools  of  New  Y'ork  state.  At  the  age 
of  sixteen  years  he  began  his  business  career,  working  for  others  in  New  York  ami  also 
in  Pennsylvania.  When  about  twenty-one  years  of  age  he  removed  to  Kansas  City, 
Missouri,  where  he  was  employed  as  a  hotel  clerk  for  a  short  time,  and  afterward  held 
a  similar  position  in  Lawrence,  Kansas.  Upon  leaving  that  place  he  removed  to  Mitchell, 
South  Dakota,  and  after  engaging  for  a  time  in  the  laundry  business  entered  a  one 
hundred  and  sixty  acre  claim  in  Aurora  county  and  resided  thereon  until  he  had  proved 
up.  He  went  to  the  Black  Hills  in  1884  ami  worked  in  Deadwood  for  the  telephone  com- 
pany   for   one   year.     Going  to   Buffalo   Gap,   he   was   there   employed   in   a   grocery    store    for 


450  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

.i  year,  a  ml  the  following  year  lir  re*moved  to  Sundance,  Wyoming,  where  be   remained   for 

about    six   months.     His   nexl    re val    was   to   Spearfish,   South   Dakota,   where   he   worked 

in  a  grocerj  store  for  about  three  years,  and  then  went  to  Minnesela,  where  he  was  con- 
nected with  the-  confectioner}  and  news  business  for  two  years,  iin  his  return  t . .  Spear- 
fish, he  purchased  .<  stock  oi  clothing  ami  men's  furnishings,  boots  and  shoes  and  is  still 
in  that  business,  which  has  proved  a  distinct  success.  He  carries  a  large  and  well 
selected  stock  ami  a-  bis  customers  are  sure  nt  receiving  full  value  for  their  money  many 
ni  his  patrons  have  traded  with  him  For  a  number  of  years.  He  is  interested  in  mining 
properties  in  the  vicinitj  oi  Spearfish,  the  Break  of  Day  and  Castle  Rock  being  two  of  the 
mines  in  which  he  has  invested.  He  is  also  the  owner  of  valuable  real  estate,  including 
the   building   in  which   his  store  is  located. 

Mr.  Edgerton  was  married  on  the  10th  of  September,  18S9,  to  Hiss  Maud  E.  Da<"*ett, 
who  i\a>  born  in  Nebraska,  a  daughter  of  David  and  Julia  (Leppler)  Daggett,  the  former 
a  native  of  Wisconsin.  Her  father  engaged  in  farming  in  early  life  but  later  was  con- 
nected with  the  drug  business  in  Sloan,  Iowa,  He  also  lived  in  Nebraska  for  a  time  but  in 
1885  removed  to  the  Black  Hills  and  located  in  Speartisb,  where  he  conducted  a  drug 
Imi-iiicss  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  May,  1898.  He  had  five  children,  of  whom  Mrs. 
Edgerton  is  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth.  She  has  become  the  mother  of  a  son,  Leroy  D., 
who  was  horn  August  4,  1890,  and  is  assisting  his  father  in  the  hitter's  business. 

Mr.  Edgerton  of  this  review  is  a  republican  and  for  some  time  was  a  member  of  the 
city  council  and  for  two  years  held  the  office  of  city  treasurer.  He  has  not  aspired  to  other 
offices,  bowever,  as  his  business  demands  his  undivided  attention  and  as  he  believes  that  in 
building   up   a    prosperous   mercantile   enterprise   he   also   serves   his   city.     Fraternally   he   is 

a    niber   of   the    Masonic   order,   belonging   to   the   blue   lodge,   chapter,   commandery   and 

Shrine,  and  is  prelate  in  the  commandery,  lie  is  also  affiliated  with  the  Modern  Woodmen 
ol  America.  His  success  ill  the  business  world  has  been  founded  upon  industry,  a  keen 
sense  ul  right  and  a  readiness  to  See  and  utilize  opportunities.  Through  adherence  to  high 
standards  of  conduct  he  has  won  the  sincere  respect  of  all  who  have  had  business  dealings 
with  him  or  have  come  in  contact  with  him  in  the  social  relations  of  life  and  bis  activities 
an-  ;i    factor  in  the  development  of  Spearfish. 


kev.  m.  tkaynok. 


Rev.  M.  Traynor,  pastor  of  St.  Mary's  church  of  Alexandria,  of  which  he  has  been  in 
charge  for  the  past  sis  years,  was  ordained  to  the  priesthood  in  1879  and  has  followed  his 
holy  calling  in  this  state  for  nearly  a  quarter  oi  a  century.  His  birth  occurred  ill  Phila- 
delphia, Pennsylvania,  on  the  5th  of  April,  1849,  his  parents  being  Michael  and  Catherine 
((  haryl  Traynor,  both  oi  whom  were  natives  of  Ireland  and  have  passed  away.  In  the 
acquirement  oi  an  education  lie  attended  the  public  schools  and  subsequently  was  employed 
in  i  he  arsenal,  being  engaged  in  the  making  of  ammunition  tor  thirteen  years.  He  was 
then  apprenticed  as  a  moulder  and  worked  at  that  trade  until  1871,  when  he  entered 
Niagara  I  niversity  oi  Niagara  Falls,  New  York,  baving  studied  at  night  for  t  n  o  years 
pre\ sly.  From  1873  until  t879  he  remained  a  student  in  St.  Vincent's  College  of  German- 
town,  Pennsylvania,  and  was  then  ordained  to  the  priesthood   by   Archbishop  \Y I. 

In   September,   1892,  father  Traynor  ca to  South    Dakota,  his  first    mission   being  at 

Springfield  and  Tyndall,  while  in  1894  he  was  transferred  to  Deadwood  ami  in  L895  to 
Emmett,  where  he  continued  lor  eleven  years.  In  1906  he  took  charge  of  the  Catholic 
at  Lennox  and  on  the  l.'ilth  of  April.  1909.  came  to  Alexandria,  where  be  has  since 
remained  as  pastor  oi  St.  Mary's  church.  Father  Traynor  has  reduced  the  church  debt  from 
thirteen  thousand  to  six  thousand  dollars  ami  under  his  wise  direction  all  departments  of 
the  church  work   lane  grown  in  influence  and  strength. 

si.  Mary'  had  as  its  first  regular  pastor  the  Rev.  E.  M.  Hennessy,  who  was  stationed 
ai  Mitchell,  and  as  its  first  resident  pastor  the  Kev.  ( '.  .1.  Quinn.  In  1883  the  congregation 
erected  an  edifice  forty  two  by  twenty-eight  feet  at  a  cost  of  fifteen  hundred  dollars,  and 
three  years  later  Rev.  P.  X.  Lawler  look  charge  of  the  parish,  remaining  at  its  head  until 
he  passed  awaj    on   the   1st   of  September,   i'.iimi.     On   the   4th  of  October   following  Rev.  S. 


REV.  M.  TKAYNOB 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  ■   453 

Duren  succeeded  him  in  the  pastorate,  while  in  1902  Rev.  H.  Victor  took  charge  and  on  the 
loth  of  July.  1904.  Rev.  Peter  A.  Laner  was  installed.  On  the  27th  of  September.  1903, 
the  present  handsome  church  edifice  was  begun  and  on  the  20th  of  April,  1909.  the  present 
pastor  assumed  his  duties.  Father  Traynor  has  planted  and  nurtured  the  seeds  of  his 
faith  in  various  communities  and  his  efforts  have  not  been  denied  the  full  harvest  nor  the 
aftermath. 


i;i».  \i:   .1     Mil. 1. 1  i: 


Edgar  J.  Miller  holds  a  position  of  distinctive  precedence  in  financial  circles  of  Huron 
;i-  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank,  with  which  institution  he  has  been  connected  since 
18S1.  He  is  a  representative  of  one  of  the  best  known  families  in  the  city  and  his  record 
is  a  credit  to  a  name  that  has  long  been  held  in  high  honor  and  regard  in  the  community. 

Mr.  Miller  was  born  in  Whitewater,  Wisconsin,  June  19,  1864,  and  is  a  son  of  John 
H.  and  Harriet  (Pratt)  Miller,  the  former  born  in  New  York,  March  4,  1831,  and  the 
latter  in  the  same  state.  Their  marriage  occurred  in  Wisconsin,  November  14,  1S61,  and 
five  years  later  they  removed  to  Iowa.  The  family  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1880  and  the 
father  homesteaded  land  one  mile  west  of  Huron  in  the  following  year.  After  he  had 
proved  up  on  his  claim  he  moved  into  the  village,  where  from  that  time  until  his  deatli  he 
remained  an  active  and  valued  citizen.  In  1883  he  aided  in  the  organization  of  the  First 
National  Hank  and  he  remained  a  director  in  that  institution  for  many  years.  He  was  at 
all  times  active  in  municipal  work  and  held  a  number  of  county  offices,  serving  from  1885 
to  1887  as  county  treasurer  and  for  four  terms  as  county  commissioner.  It  was  he  who 
laid  out  the  grounds  in  the  courthouse  square  at  Huron  and  superintended  the  planting 
of  the  trees.  He  died  June  2,  1912,  and  his  passing  was  u  tdely  and  deeply  regretted, 
as  it  deprived  Huron  of  a  man  who  had  been  for  over  a  quarter  of  a  century  an  active 
factor  in  development.  John  II.  Miller  was  a  member  of  the  Methodist  church,  was 
connected  fraternally  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  gave  his  political 
allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He  had  three  children:  Edgar  J.,  of  this  review; 
Mrs.  Amy   K.  Glenn,  of  Huron;   and  Mrs.  C.  C.  Langley,  of  Santa   Ana,  California. 

After  acquiring  a  public-school  education  Edgar  J.  .Miller  attended  the  Iowa  State 
College  of  Agriculture  and  Mechanic  Arts  at  Ames.  He  began  his  independent  career 
as  an  employe  of  the  Northwestern  Railway  and  the  American  Express  Company  and  in 
1881  became  connected  with  the  First  National  Bank  of  Huron,  South  Dakota,  with  which 
he  has  since  been  identified.  About  1898  he  was  made  cashier  of  that  institution  and  has 
capably  filled  that  position  since  that  time,  displaying  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  insight, 
business  ability  ami  discrimination. 

In  1S86  Mr.  Miller  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lillian  Giehm,  of  Tracy,  Minnesota, 
and  they  became  the  parents  of  a  daughter,  Margaret,  who  died  at  the  age  of  thirteen 
years.  Mr.  Miller  belongs  to  the  Knights  ot  Pythias,  the  Elks  and  the  Eagles  and  to  the 
Masonic  lodge,  chapter,  commandery  and  Shrine.  He  give-,  his  political  allegiance  to  the 
republican  party  and  is  interested  and  active  in  public  affairs.  For  six  years  he  served 
as  alderman  from  his  ward  and  is  at  present  serving  a  three  years'  term  as  a  member 
of  the  executive  council  of  the  American  Bankers  Association.  He  has  huge  farming 
interests  in  the  vicinity  of  Huron  and  occupies  a  leading  place  in  financial  circles  of  the 
city,   being    known    as    an    able    anil    discriminating    financier. 


PHILIP   A.    CHAUSSEE. 


Among  the  enterprising  and  progressive  farmers  of  Fairview  township,  Claj  county, 
is  numbered  Philip  A.  Chaussee,  who  was  born  in  that  county.  January  :;.  1868,  a  son  of 
Abraham  and   Rose    (Bruyer)    Chaussee,  the   former  a    native   of   Canada   and   the   latter   of 

Fiance.      The    father    is    also    of    French    descent.       He    ha-    followed    agricultural    pursuits 
throughout  his  entire  life.      Upon  leaving  the  Dominion   he  Ci to  the  states  and   located 

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454  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

;it  Dubuque,  Iowa,  but  in  1862  removed  to  South  Dakota  and  settled  in  Union  county.  He 
later  vv  nit  to  clav  county  ami  bought  two  hundred  and  forty  acres  in  what  is  now  Fair- 
view    township.      lie    was   ai ig    the    early    pioneers   of    that    section    and   he    anil    his    wife 

now  live  in  Vermillion,  where  they  are  passing  the  evening  of  their  lives  in  well  earned 
rest  and  leisure.  They  are  the  parents  of  tour  children:  Philip  A.,  of  this  review;  John, 
a  farmer  of  Clay  countj  :  Rose,  the  wife  of  W.  C.  Huyck,  postmaster  of  Vermillion;  and 
Louis,  who  lives  upon  tl Id  home  place  in  Clay  county. 

Philip  A.  Chaussee  was  reared  upon  his  father's  farm  and  attended  district  school  Xo. 
8,    which    was    located    near    the    homestead.      When    twenty    years    of    age    he    put    aside    his 

textl Us   and    devoted    his   entire    time    to    assisting   his    father    with    the    farm    work    until 

his  marriage.  Alter  that  event  he  purchased  a  farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres — 
the  place  which  is  still  his  residence — and  in  the  years  that  have  intervened  since  it 
came  into  his  possession  has  made  many  improvements  and  has  brought  the  land  to  a 
high  state  of  cultivation.  He  has  bought  additional  land,  now  owning  three  hundred  and 
sixtj  acres  in  (lay  county  and  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  in  Union  county.  Corn  is  his 
principal  crop  but  he  also  raises  other  things,  lie  has  altogether  three  hundred  acres  under 
cultivation  and  the  sale  of  his  crops  brings  him  a  good  income  annually.  He  was  one  of 
the    organizers   of   the   Farmers    Elevator   Company    of    Vermillion. 

Mr.  Chaussee  was  married  in  1892  to  Miss  Ollie  Gunderson,  a  native  of  Union  county, 
South  Dakota,  and  a  daughter  of  the  lion.  Ole  and  Lina  (Olson)  Gunderson.  The  lather 
was  a  well-to-do  fanner  and  served  for  two  terms  in  the  state  legislature.  He  has  passed 
to  bis  reward  but  the  mother  is  living  in  Vermillion.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chaussee  have  seven 
children,  namely:  Ina,  who  is  bookkeeper  and  cashier  for  a  business  house  in  Vermillion; 
Esther,  a  student  at  the  University  of  South  Dakota;  Bertha  and  Wilfred,  who  are  attend- 
ing the  high  school  at  Vermillion;  and  Eleanor,  Robert  and  Richard,  all  of  whom  are 
public-school   students. 

Mr.  Chaussee  has  taken  a  great  interest  in  the  affairs  of  his  township.  He  has  served 
upon  the  township  board  and  is  now  township  supervisor,  which  office  he  has  held  for 
thirteen  years,  and  for  three  years  was  a  member  of  the  school  board.  He  is  respected 
by  all  who  know  him  because  of  the  sterling  traits  of  character  that  he  has  manifested 
and    is   liked    for   his   many   agreeable   personal   qualities. 


MORITZ  ADELBERT  LANGE. 

The  history  of  South  Dakota  would  lie  incomplete  if  mention  of  the  activities  and 
achievements  of  Moritz  Adelbert  Lange  were  omitted  as  be  has  for  many  years  taken 
a  prominent  part  in  the  political,  business  and  educational  affairs  of  the  state,  particularly 
in  the  Black  Hills  region.  He  served  ably  in  the  state  senate,  was  for  eight  years  assistant 
state  superintendent  of  public  schools  and   is  now    a    leading   merchant  of   Rapid   City. 

Mr.  Lange  was  born  in  Chautauqua  county.  New  York,  January  :.'s.  is:,.",,  and  is  a  son  of 
Moritz    -I.    and    Margaret     (Dawley)     Lange,    natives    of    Saxony.    Germany,    and    the    state    of 

New     i'ork    res] tively.      The    father    emigrated    to    the    United    States    in    the    early    '.">()s.    in 

companj  with  Carl  Schurz,  Henry  Sicgel  and  many  others,  who  found  the  then  exi-ting 
political  conditions  in  the  fatherland  intolerable.  Like  most  of  his  comrade--  Mr.  Lange 
had    seen     military     service    in     Germany     and     was    one    of     many     thousands    of    his    follow 

i ■  ■ . 1 1 1 1 1 1  \ n    w  ho   enlisted    in    the    Union   army    at    the   time   of   the   Civil   war.     lie   served 

foi  line  years  and  live  months  and  won  an  officer's  commission.  Iii  1855,  soon  after 
arriving  in  this  country,  he  settled  in  Iowa  and  alter  the  close  of  the  civil  conflict  returned 
to  his  farm  in  that  state,  where  he  continued  to  cultivate  the  fields  and  raise  stock  until 
In-  retired  From  active  life.  His  death  occurred  at  Decorah,  Iowa,  in  l'.Hl.  when  he  had 
reached  the  advanced  age  ol  eighty-two  years,  and  his  demise  was  sincerely  mourned  by 
those    who    knew     him.      lie    and    his    wife    had    four    children,    of    whom    the    subject    of    this 

rev  ievv     is    t  he    oldest. 

Moritz  A,  Lange  received  his  early  education  in  the  Decorah  public  schools  and  bis 
later  training  in  Stamford  Seminary,  Decorah  Institute  ami  the  Oskaloosa  Institute.  He 
taught    school    for   a    time  and   on   coming  to    Dakota   territory    in    1878,  he   located    in   McCook 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  455 

county,  where  lie  resumed  teaching.  Shortly  after  his  arrival  he  was  elected  superintendent 
of  the  county  schools  and  served  acceptably  in  that  position  for  twelve  years.  He  also 
held  the  office  of  county  surveyor.  For  many  years  his  name  was  associated  with  the 
development  of  the  public-school  system  of  the  state  and  for  eight  years  he  was  assistant 
state  superintendent  of  schools,  in  which  capacity  he  did  much  to  advance  the  interests  of 
the  rural  schools.  He  it  was  who  organized  the  first  county  course  of  study  in  the  state 
and  was  one  of  the  committee  who  drew  up  the  courses  of  study  in  use  at  the  present 
time.  During  his  long  residence  in  McCook  county  he  acquired  and  still  retains  an  interest 
in   a   large   amount   of  good   farming   land. 

In  1907  Mr.  Lange  removed  to  Rapid  City  and  in  connection  with  his  son  Arthur  M. 
engaged  in  the  jewelry  business,  to  which  he  still  devotes  a  part  of  his  time.  The  store 
of  which  he  is  part  owner  is  one  of  the  leading  establishments  of  its  kind  in  the  western 
part  of  the  state  and  its  trade  is  constantly  increasing.  Mr.  Lange  of  this  review  has 
never  allowed  his  interest  in  educational  matters  to  Hag  and  is  still  a  regular  attendant  at 
the  state  teachers  institutes.  While  actively  engaged  in  educational  work  he  conducted 
forty  state  teachers  institutes  and  kept  in  close  touch  with  the  teachers  throughout  the 
state,  thus  securing  a  unity  of  action  which  resulted  greatly  to  the  good  of  the  public- 
school  system.  Few  men  have  done  more  to  advance  the  interests  of  the  schools  and  few 
are  more  deeply  interested  in  their  welfare  today.  For  some  years  he  was  a  member 
of  the  Rapid  City  school  board  and  drew  upon  his  great  fund  of  knowledge  of  educational 
affairs  in  solving  the  problems  that  arose  in  connection  with  the  development  of  the  city 
schools. 

Mr.  Lange  is  a  stalwart  republican  and  for  many  years  has  been  prominent  in  party 
councils,  being  considered  one  of  the  republican  leaders  in  his  part  of  the  state.  He  has 
held  a  number  of  positions  of  public  trust  and  responsibility  ami  in  1912  was  honored 
by  being  chosen  a  member  of  the  state  senate.  In  that  capacity  he  manifested  ;i  keen 
understanding  of  public  needs  and  a  broad-minded  spirit  that  placed  the  good  of  the  state 
above  personal  or  merely  local  considerations. 

On  the  2nd  of  April.  1879,  Mr.  Lange  married  Miss  Eva  May  Puntney,  a  daughter  of 
William  and  Sarah  (Bogue)  Puntney.  of  Decorah,  Iowa.  To  them  one  child  was  born.  ;i  son. 
Arthur  Moritz,  who  married  Miss  Mary  Simpson  and  has  two  children.  Harry  Adelbert 
and  Arthur. 

Mr.  Lange  of  this  review  is  a  Mason  and  a  member  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd 
Fellows,  being  held  in  high  esteem  in  those  organizations.  He  usually  attends  the  Con- 
gregational church  and  has  been  a  lifelong  worker  in  church  affairs,  singing  in  the  choir  for 
many  years,  fie  is  fond  of  hunting  and  fishing  but  finds  perhaps  still  greater  pleasure  in 
the  study  of  outdoor  life.  He  is  one  of  the  best  authorities  in  the  state  upon  the  plants, 
birds  and  animals  of  South  Dakota  and,  has  written  extensively  upon  those  subjects.  His 
life  has  been  a  busy  one  and  his  years  are  crowded  with  worthy  achievements  in  many 
lines  of  human  endeavor,  but  he  values  most  highly  the  respect  and  esteem  freely  accorded 
him  by   those  who  have  known  him   longest  and   most  intimately. 


ISAAC   PILLS. 


I- •  Piles  is  a  retired  merchant  of  Yankton  and  president  of  the  Yankton  Gas  Com- 
pany. His  name  long  stood  as  a  synonym- for  business  integrity  and  enterprise  in  the 
city  in  which  he  resides,  for  his  energy  and  determination  made  him  ready  to  meet  any 
emergency  and  his  laudable  ambition,  guided  by  honorable  principles,  carried  him  forward 
to  success.  Every  state  in  the  Union  has  contributed  to  the  citizenship  of  South  Dakota, 
and  Isaac  Piles  is  among  those  whom  Ohio  has  given  to  the  northwest.  He  was  bom  in 
Noble  county,  on  the  15th  of  January,  1S4S.  He  represents  an  old  family  of  Maryland, 
his  father,  .lames  Piles,  and  his  grandfather,  Nathaniel  Piles,  having  both  been  horn  in 
that  state.  James  Piles  devoted  his  life  to  various  business  pursuits,  engaging  in  farming, 
merchandising  and  hotel  keeping,  continuing  active  in  business  up  to  the  time  of  his 
death,  which  occurred  in   1855.     His  mother.   Margaret    (English)    Piles— with   her   family   of 


456  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

ten  children  then  removed  to  the  middle  west,  settling  in  Pottawattamie  county,  [owa, 
where  her  eldest  son,  William  II-  Piles,  1 1:1  >1  entered  a  large  tract  of  land  in  L855. 

Isaac  Piles  was  a  lad  oi  eight  summers  when  the  family  arrived  in  Iowa.  He  was  the 
youngesl    in  a    family   of  ten  children,  of  whom  three  are  yet  living,  and   largely   reared   in 

Iowa,  he  attended  the   public  scl Is  of  Council  Bluffs  and  when  his  school  days  were  over 

secured  a  clerkship  in  a   general  store,  being  afterward  employed  in  a  similar  capacity  in  a 

-1 store.      Previous  to  this  time  lie  had  had  other  interesting  experiences,  for  in  his  fifteenth 

year  he  crossed  the  plains  to  Denvei  and  the  mining  country,  driving  a  team  both  to  and 
from  Colorado.  The  year  is;:;  witnessed  his  arrival  in  Yankton  and,  believing  this  a  good 
held  for  commercial  activity,  he  opened  a  shoe  store.  Time  proved  the  wisdom  of  his 
'pinion,  for  .i~  the  years  passed  his  trade  grew  and  his  business  returned  to  him  a  gratify- 
ing income.  For  thirty-eight  years  he  was  tints  actively  connected  with  commercial  inter- 
ests in  ifankton,  retiring  from  business  in  1911,  with  a  competency,  which  he  had 
acquired- entirely  through  his  close  application  and  able  management.  He  was  one  of  those 
who  reorganized  the  Yankton  Gas  Company,  of  which  he  has  since  been  the  president  and 
is   oi I    the   directors. 

On  the  21st  of  September,  1S73,  Mr.  Piles  was  joined  in  marriage  to  Miss  Florence  A. 
King,  a  daughter  of  Robert  and  Mary  Ellen  (Gier)  King,  of  Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania. 
Robert  King  was  a  soldier  in  the  Civil  Avar  and  lost  his  life  on  the  battlefield.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  I'ilcs  now  have  an  attractive  home  in  Yankton  and  its  good  cheer  and  hospitality 
have  been  greatly  enjoyed  by  their  many  friends,  ('lose  application  and  strict  integrity  in 
the   conduct    of    his    business    affairs   were   important    factors   in   his   continued   success,  but 

in   i e  recent   years,  when  there  have  been  periods  of  recreation,  Mr.  Piles  has  spent  some 

time  in  fishing  and  in  travel,  both  of  which  are  sources  of  delight  to  him.  He  votes  with 
the  democratic  party,  while  not  a  politician  in  the  usually  accepted  sense  of  the  term.  He 
has  served  for  two  terms  as  a  member  of  the  city  council,  exercising  his  official  preroga- 
tives  in   support  of   various   movements   for  the  public  good. 

In  Masonry  Mr.  Piles  has  attained  high  rank,  belonging  to  St.  John's  Lodge.  No.  1, 
A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Yankton  Chapter,  No.  l.  R.  A.  M.;  De  Molay  Commandery,  No.  :;.  K.  T.; 
Oriental  Consistory,  No.  1.  in  which  he  has  taken  the  thirty-second  degree;  and  the  K. 
C.  C.  II.  lie  is  now  a  )iast  eminent  commander  of  the  commandery  and  has  held  various 
other  offices  in  fin-  organization,  and  in  his  life  exemplifies  the  beneficent  spirit  of  the 
craft.      For   many    years    lie    has    belonged    to    the    Independent    Order   of   Odd    Fellows,   and 

likewi  r    lii-    membership   with    flic   Elks,     lie   served    for   si years   a-   president    of   the 

Commercial  Club  and  made  it  an  effective  organization  for  improving  conditions  along 
business  and  civic  lines  iii  Yankton,  lie  is  widely  known  as  one  of  the  henored  pioneei 
merchants  ol   southeastern   Dakota  and  one  of  it„  most  highly  esteemed  citizens. 


I  n\\  AIM)  HENRY  WILSON. 

Edward  Henry  Wilson,  who  1ms  been  a  practicing  attorney  of  Salem,  South  Dakota,  for 
more  than  three  decades,  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  as  one  of  the  leading  representatives 
ot  the  profession  in  his  section  of  the  state.  His  birth  occurred  in  New  Williamsport,  Penn- 
sylvania, mi  the  7th  ,,f  April,  ls,-,7.  his  parents  being  Evan  C.  and  Leah  (Crawford)  Wilson, 
w  ho  wore   likewise  natives  of  the   Keystone  stale  and  came  of    Irish   extraction.     They   passed 

awai    in    Lye ing  county.   Pennsylvania.     Throughout    his  active  business  career    Evan   C. 

Wilson  devoted  bis  attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits. 

I  dward    II.   Wilson  was   reared  on   the  home   farm  and   acquired  his  early  education   in 

the  ronii Is.     Subsequently  he  attended   Mount    Union  College  of  Mount  Union,  Ohio, 

and  Starkey  Seminarj  of  Yates  county,  New  York.  The  former  institution  conferred  upon 
lim  tin  il. ,  of  I'.ncliclor  of  Philosophy.  In  L876  he  took  up  the  study  of  law  at  Williams- 
port.  Pennsylvania,  in  the  office  of  Bentley  A  Parker.  In  November,  lsst),  he  came  to  South 
Dakota,  locating  in  Canton,  where  he  completed  his  law  studies  in  the  office  of  Judge 
1  >.  S.  Gilford.  lie  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  L882  and  in  the  spring  of  the  following  year 
came  to  Salem,  South  Dakota,  when-  he  has  remained  in  successful  practice  continuously 
Hi'.        'in    excellent    presence,   an   earnest,   dignified    manner,   marked    strength   of   character. 


EDWARD   II     WILSON 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  459 

a  thorough  grasp  of  the  law  and  the  ability  accurately  to  apply  its  principles  arc  factors 
in   his  effectiveness  as  an  advocate. 

In  1S85  Mr.  Wilson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ettie  L.  Young,  of  Morganville, 
New  York,  by  whom  he  had  four  children,  two  of  whom  survive,  namely:  Leon  P.,  who  is 
a  commercial  salesman  residing  at  Forth  Worth,  Texas;  and  Leverne  E.,  a  high-school 
student. 

Mr.  Wilson  is  a  republican  in  politics,  loyally  supporting  the  men  and  measures  of  that 
party.  From  lss4  until  1890  lie  served  as  territorial  district  attorney  and  also  held  the 
office  of  states  attorney  for  fourteen  years,  from  1890.  In  these  important  positions  he 
made  a  most  creditable  record  and  has  been  attorney  for  the  Chicago,  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis 
&  Omaha  Railroad  since  1885.  For  the  past  twenty  years  he  has  been  a  member  of  the 
Salem  school  board  and  has  ever  taken  an  active  and  commendable  part  in  public  affairs. 
He  is  a  charter  member  of  the  State  Historical  Society. 

Fraternally  Mr.  Wilson  is  identified  with  the  Masons,  belonging  to  the  following  organ- 
izations: Fortitude  Lodge,  No.  73,  A.  F.  &.  A.  M.;  Salem  Chapter,  No.  34,  R.  A.  M.;  Con- 
stantine  Commandery,  K.  T.;  Oriental  Consistory,  No.  :.',  A.  &,  A.  S.  R.,  of  Yankton;  and 
Id  Riad  Temple.  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  of  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota.  He  is  likewise  a  member 
of  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  Salem  Lodge,  No.  106,  I.  0.  O.  F.,  wdiile  his 
wife  belongs  to  the  Presbyterian  church.  A  social  nature  renders  him  popular  and  his  genuine 
worth  has  gained  for  him  the  high  regard  of  many  with  whom  he  has  been  associated.  His 
attention,  however,  is  chiefly  concentrated  upon  his  profession  and  he  is  regarded  as  a 
faithful  and  conscientious  minister  in  the  temple  of  justice,  who  gives  to  his  client  the 
service  hi  great  talent,  unwearied  industry  ami  wide  learning,  yet  never  forgets  that  there 
are  certain  tilings  due  to  the  court,  to  his  own  self-respect  and  above  all  to  justice  and  a 
righteous  administration  of  the  law,  which  neither  the  zeal  of.an  advocate  nor  (he  pleasure 
of   success    would    permit    liiiu    to   disregard. 


THOMAS  W.  MOFFITT,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Thomas  W.  Moffitt,  a  well  known  follower  of  the  medical  profession  practicing 
successfully  at  Deadwood,  was  bom  at  Sarahsville,  Ohio,  May  25,  1870,  a  son  of  Samuel 
and  Elizabeth  i  Young  i  Moffitt,  who  were  also  natives  of  the  Buckeye  state.  In  early 
life  the  father  was  a  lawyer  and  also  became  a  journalist.  At  Cambridge,  Ohio,  he  edited  a 
paper  called  the  Jetfersonian  and  on  leaving  that  place  removed  to  Pittsburgh,  Pennsyl- 
vania, where  he  was  editor  of  the  Pittsburgh  Evening  News,  continuing  his  residence  in 
that  city  up  to  the  time  of  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1888.  His  widow  afterward 
returned  to  her  home  in  Sarahsville,  Ohio,  and  there  passed  away  in  1907.  Mr.  Moffitt  was 
a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war,  having  served  as  a  private  in  an  Ohio  regiment.  To  him  and 
his  wife  were  born  two  children,  of  whom  Dr.  Moffitt  is  the  younger,  following  the  death 
of  her  first  husband  Mrs.  Moffitt  married  again  ami  there  "ere  four  children  horn  of  that 
union. 

Dr.  Moffitt  completed  his  public-school  education  as  a  high-school  pupil  in  Caldwell, 
Ohio.  He  afterward  attended  the  Ohio  State  University  and  prepared  for  his  professional 
career  as  a  student  in  the  Starling  Medical  College  at  Columbus.  He  was  graduated  in 
medicine  when  twenty-three  years  of  age,  after  which  he  made  his  way  to  South  Dakota, 
settling  at  Hot  Springs,  where  he  engaged  in  active  practice  from  1893  until  July.  1898, 
He  then  removed  to  Lead,  where  lie  joined  the  medical  stall'  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Com- 
pany, with  which  he  was  connected  for  a  year.  1  hi  the  expiration  of  that  period  he 
located  in  Deadwood,  where  he  has  practiced  continuously  since.  He  does  not  engage  in 
genera]  practice,  however,  but  confines  his  attention  to  surgery.  He  has  a  comprehensive 
knowledge  of  anatomy  and  the  component  parts  of  the  human  body,  of  the  onslaughts  made 
upon  it  by  disease  or  left  to  it  as  a  legacy  by  progenitors  and  this,  combined  with  skill  in 
handling  delicate  surgical  instruments,  has  made  him  one  of  the  skillful  surgeons  of  his 
part  of  the  state,  enjoying  the  high  regard  of  his  professional  brethren  as  well  as  of  the 
general   public.     Tie  is  a  member  and   president   of  the   Distrid    Medical   Society  and   belongs 


460  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

also  to  the  smith  Dakota  State  Medical  Association  and  to  tlie  American  Medical  Asso- 
ciation. 

On  the  28th  of  October,  L896,  Dr.  Moflitt  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Marilla 
And.-ison.  who  was  born  in  Illinois,  a  daughter  of  Colonel  A.  R.  and  Sarah  (Woods)  Ander- 
son, both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Ohio.  The  father,  who  was  an  attorney  at  law,  removed 
from  Ohio  to  Illinois  and  thence  to  Sidney,  Iowa,  where,  he  was  active  at  both  the  bar  and 
in  politics.  He  served  in  an  Iowa  regiment  during  the  Civil  war  and  was  commissioned 
colonel.  On  several  occasions  he  was  wounded  but  never  seriously.  He  left  the  impress  of 
!n-  individuality  upon  the  public  welfare  and  the  upbuilding  of  the  state  and  he  held 
various  offices,  serving  for  two  terms  as  a  member  of  congress.     Both  he  and  his  wife  have 

pi d   away   an. I  ale  survived   by  two  children,  of  whom  Mrs.  Moilitt  is  the  younger.     To 

Dr.  and  Mrs.  Moilitt  have  been  born  two  children,  Sarah  Marilla  and  Thomas  W. 

Dr.  Moilitt  is  well  known  as  an  exemplary  representative  of  the  Masonic  fraternity 
and  as  a  loyal  member  of  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  In  politics  he  has  long 
been  a  democrat  and  has  served  as  a  member  of  the  city  council  of  Deadwood  and  as  city 
physician.  He  was  formerly  a  member  of  the  state  board  of  health,  from  1899  until  1904, 
having  been  appointed  by  Governor  Lee.  He  has  a  wide  and  favorable  acquaintance  and  the 
goodwill   and   confidence   of  many   friends   are  cordially   extended   him. 


CHARLES    M.    KRANZ. 


Charles  M.  Kranz,  an  active  business  man  of  Watertown,  handling  insurance  and  real 
estate,  ha-  continued  in  that  line  since  1894  and  has  secured  a  large  and  gratifying  clientage. 
Minnesota  claims  him  as  a  native  son,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Dakota  county,  that 
state,  i'ii  the  28th  of  November,  1865,  his  parents  being  Matthew  ami  Margarctta  Kranz. 
The  family  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1879,  the  father,  however,  having  arrived  in  the 
state  two  years  before.  He  homesteaded  in  Codington  county,  securing  tin-  southwest 
qTiartei  >>i  section  34,  township  lKi,  range  51.  He  also  secured  as  a  tree  claim  the  north- 
easf  quarter  of  section  4.  township  115,  range  51,  in  Hamlin  county.  He  afterward 
acquired  other  land,  becoming  owner  of  the  entire  section  3,  and,  bending  his  energies 
to  agricultural  pursuits,  he  continued  the  cultivation  and  improvement  of  his  farm  until 
1897,  transforming  wild  land  into  richly  productive  fields  ami  making  of  a  once  barren 
tract  a  splendidly  wooded  place  with  the  many  trees  he  set  out,  thus  adding  much  to  the 
attractive  appearance  of  the  landscape.  Year  after  year  he  carefully  ami  successfully 
tilled  the  soil  ami  then  retired  to  Watertown,  where  he  is  still  living  at  a  ripe  old  age. 
His  wife  passed  away  on  the  3d  of  June,  1914,  when  about  eighty  years  of  age.  ami  Mr. 
Kranz  is  now  eighty-four.  There  wen-  ten  children  in  their  family,  of  whom  seven  arc 
vet   living. 

Iii   ih iintiy   schools  Charles   M.   Kranz   pursued   his   education   and   alter   his   school 

days  were  over,  assisted  his  father  in  the  work  of  the  home  farm  until  Ism.  lie  was  a 
youth    of    fourteen    years    when    he    came    with    the    mother    and    the    other    children    of    the 

family    to    South    Dakota,    where    he    has    resided    > tinuously    sine:-.      Working    with    his 

father  on  the  farm  for  a  number  of  years,  hi-  removed  in  1891  to  Kranzburg,  a  town 
named  in  honor  of  his  father,  who  had  built,  the  hotel  there.  Charles  M.  Kranz  embarked 
in  the  grocery  business,  conducting  his  store  until  1891.  lie  then  located  in  Watertown, 
where    lie   engaged    in    hi-   presenl    business,  opening  a    real-estate   ami    insurance   office   ami 

in    the    interval,    covering    two    decades,    he    has    built     up    an    extensive    business,    negotiating 

leu,'  important  realty  transfers.  His  operations  have  placed  him  among  the  leading 
real-estate  men  in  hi-  section  of  the  state  and  he  has  also  written  a  large  amount  of  in- 
surance annually,  so  that  his  business  has  for  some  time  been  on  a  very  substantial 
basis. 

Mr.  Kranz  was  united  in  marriage  to  \liss  Emma  Schultz,  a  daughter  of  Andrew  M. 
and  Annie  Schultz.  the  wedding  being  celebrated  in  Kranzburg.  South  Dakota,  on  the  :_M 
of  August,  1892.  Their  children  are  Edward  J.  and  Esther  M.  The  religious  faith  of 
the  family  is  thai  of  the  Catholic  church  and  Mr.  Kranz  belongs  to  the  Knights  of 
Columbus,    in    which    organization    he    has    held    office,    and    also    to    Cretin    Council,    No.    858, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  461 

Catholic  Order  of  Foresters.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks 
and  the  Fraternal  Order  of  Eagles.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican 
party  and  while  he  has  not  sought  the  honors  and  emoluments  of  office  he  is  interested 
in  everything  that  pertains  to  the  welfare  and  progress  of  city,  county  and  state  whether  along 
political  or  other  lines.  He  has  worked  earnestly  for  the  benefit  and  upbuilding  of 
Wafcertown,  cooperating  in  many  movements  for  the  general  good  and  his  efforts  have 
been  effective  and  far-reaching.  Moreover,  he  has  gained  for  himself  an  enviable  reputa- 
tion in  business  circles  as  a  man  thoroughly  reliable  and  enterprising  and  is  held  in  high 
esteem  wherever  he  is  known. 


JOHN   A.   BOWLER. 


In  financial  circles  of  South  Dakota  the  name  of  John  A.  Bowler  is  well  known.  Dur- 
ing the  early  years  of  his  residence  in  this  state  he  was  closely  associated  with  commercial 
affairs,  but  since  1903  has  concentrated  his  energies  upon  the  upbuilding  of  the  business 
of  the  Western  Surety  Company,  a  bond  company  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  a  close  student 
of  the  signs  of  the  time  and  as  the  years  have  passed  has  so  guided  and  directed  the 
affairs  of  the  company  of  which  he  is  president  as  to  make  it  one  of  the  strong  financial 
concerns   of   the  state. 

New  England  has  furnished  to  South  Dakota  many  of  her  valued  citizens,  which  num- 
ber includes  John  A.  Bowler,  who  was  born  at  North  Adams,  Massachusetts,  on  the  8th 
of  April,  1861.  The  greater  part  of  his  life,  however,  has  been  passed  in  the  middle  west, 
a-  lie  was  but  six  years  of  age  when  he  accompanied  his  parents,  William  and  Bridget 
(Malvey)  Bowler,  to  Sparta,  Wisconsin.  His  father  was  a  native  of  County  Kerry,  Ire- 
land, and  after  his  marriage  there  came  to  America  in  the  early  '50s,  settling  first  in 
Massachusetts,  whence  he  removed  with  the  family  to  Wisconsin.  He  had  a  family  of  nine 
children,  four  sons  and  five  daughters,  eight  of  whom  are  yet  living.  William  Bowler  was 
a  son  of  William  Bowler,  Sr.,  who  also  came  to  America,  and  he  and  his  wife  lived  wfth 
their   son   William   until   death   called   them. 

In  the  schools  of  Sparta,  Wisconsin,  John  A.  Bowler  began  his  education,  completing 
rhc  common-school  course  in  1879.  He  then  started  out  in  life  to  earn  his  living  and 
spent  one  winter  in  working  as  a  section  hand  on  the  railroad.  The  succeeding  year  he 
entered  an  agricultural  implement  store  at  Sparta,  Wisconsin,  in  which  he  was  employed 
for  one  year,  when  he  decided  to  try  his  fortunes  still  farther  west  and  made  his  way  to 
Groton,  Smith  Dakota.  There  in  the  spring  of  1883  he  became  a  member  of  the  well 
known  implement  and  machinery  firm  of  Short  &  Bowler,  continuing  in  the  business  until 
1909.  In  1884,  however,  he  purchased  his  partner's  interest,  thus  becoming  sole  proprietor 
of  what  was  one  of  the  growing  and  profitable  commercial  enterprises  of  that  city.  In  L896 
he  established  a  branch  house  at  Sioux  Falls,  which  be  conducted  for  three  years.  It 
was  in  May  of  that  year  that  Mr.  Bowler  was  made  warden  of  the  State  Penitentiary  at 
Sioux  falls,  in  which  position  he  continued  for  two  years.  In  1903  lie  purchased  an  interest 
in  the  Western  Surety  Company,  a  In. mi  company  at  Sioux  Falls,  and  was  elected  its  presi- 
dent   and    general    manager.      He    has    since    remained    at    the    head    of    the    business,    which 

has   grown   steadily  and   is   today  one  of  the   -i g    financial   concerns   of   the   city.     He   is 

mosl  careful  in  placing  his  investments,  thoroughly  understands  the  value  of  commercial 
paper  and  has  carefully  looked  after  the  interests  of  his  clients  m  a  way  that  lias  made 
satisfied   patrons  a   further   advertisement    in   tin'   upbuilding   of   the   business. 

On  the  :'.lst  of  December,  lss:;.  at  Sparta,  Wisconsin,  Mr.  Bowler  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  Miss  Mary  Linehan,  a  daughter  of  Patrick  Linehan.  She  presides  with  gracious 
hospitality  over  their  attractive  home,  which  is  the  center  of  a  cultured  society  circle  in 
Sioux   Falls. 

Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bowler  hold  membership  in  the  Catholic  church  and  he  is  also  iden- 
tified with  the  Knights  of  Columbus  and  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  No 
history  of  his  life  would  be  complete  were  there  failure  to  make  prominent  reference  to 
his  political  activity,  for  he  is  one  of  the  recognized  leaders  of  the  democratic  party  in 
South  Dakota.     Since   attaining  his   majority   he   has   labored  earnestly   and   effectively    for 


162  HIS  I  i  >\<\  (  IF  S<  )UTH   DAKOTA 

the  upbuilding  oi  party  interests  and  his  opinions  have  carried  weight  in  it  councils.  He 
has  shown  considerable  powei  as  an  organizer  and  it  was  this  which  led  to  his  being 
chosen  chairman  of   tin'   state  central  committee  in   1894.     A  contemporary   biographer  said 

of  him  in  relation  to  hi-  chairmanship:  "In  this  re.-pnnsible  and  exacting  | >< >~ 1 1  i> > u  In-  demon- 
strated  ability  ami  resourcefulness  of  a  high  order  and  so  thoroughly  was  the  party  organ- 
ized under  In-  management  and  so  earnestly  and  effectively  did  he  conduct  the  campaign 
<ii  the  above  year  that  for  the  first  time  in  its  history  the  state  gave  a  democratic 
majority."  Mr.  Bowler  continued  in  the  chairmanship  until  r.)00.  During  that  period 
Andrew  Lee  was  elected  governor  in  ls'jg  and  again  in  1898  and  the  state  was  also  ear- 
ned ten-  Bryan.  In  L903  Mr.  Bowler  was  the  democratic  nominee  tor  the  position  of 
I  nited  State-  senator  and  received  the  full  support  of  his  party  in  both  houses  of  the 
legislature  but  could  not  overcome  the  normally  strong  republican  majority.  The  course 
which  he  pursued  throughout  the  campaign  won  for  him  many  warm  friends  among  those 
holding  opposing  political  views.  Again  we  quote  from  a  contemporary  biographer:  "'Mr. 
Bowler  is  a  man  without  an  enemy,  for  his  large  humanity  embraces  all  races  and  neither 
party  feuds  nor  religious  differences  are  able  to  separate  him  from  his  kind  nor  mar  the 
cordiality  of  his  social  relations."  He  looks  at  lite  from  a  broad  standpoint,  keeps  in 
touch  with  the  best  thinking  men  of  the  age  and  in  every  relation  of  life  is  actuated  by  the 
-pint    of    progress. 


DENIS  CARRIGAN. 


Denis  Carrigan  is  connected  with  various  public  and  private  interests  in  Custer  county, 
whin-  he  is  Idling  the  office  of  member  of  the  board  of  county  commissioners  and  is  also 
president  of  the  Eirst  National  Bank  of  Custer  and  the  owner  of  large  landed  holdings  in 
that  locality.  A  native  of  Montreal,  Canada,  he  was  horn  on  the  31st  of  October,  1845, 
of  the  marriage  of  Stephen  and  Ellen  (Core)  Carrigan,  both  natives  of  Ireland.  However, 
they  were  married  in  -Montreal  and  the  lather  there  followed  his  trade,  being  a  stone  ina.-on. 
Much  of  his  lite,  however,  was  devoted  to  the  stock  business  and  he  bought  and  shipped 
heavily,  lie  resided  in  the  United  States  but  a  very  short  time  and  both  he  and  hi-  wife 
passed  away   in   Montreal.     They  were  the  parents  of  three  children,  of  whom   the  subject 

of   this  re\  icw   is  1 1 Idest. 

Denis  Carrigan  attended  school  in  his  native  city  and  when  about  fifteen  years  old 
became  associated  with  his  father  in  buying  and  shipping  cattle.  Five  years  later,  when  a 
young  man  of  twenty  years,  he  came  to  the  states  and  made  his  waj  to  Chicago,  where  he 
resided  until  tin-  winter  of  1865-6.  At  that  time  he  removed  to  Iowa  and  for  about  three 
months  was  in  the  employ  of  others,     lie  then  went   to  Omaha  and  entered  the  service  of 

tli1    I   nion    Pacific    Railr I    ( pany,   with   which   he   remained   until    ISCiT.      In    that    year   he 

became   connected    with    the   business    interests   of   Sidney,    Nebraska,   where   he  engaged    in 

rehandising    until    1879.      He    then    turned    hi-    attention    to    cattle-raising,    conducting   a 

ranch  thirty-two  miles  west  of  Sidney.  Two  years  later  he  -old  that  property  and  made 
in-  way  to  (lister.  South  Dakota,  and  not  long  after  Ins  arrival  established  the  Hank  of 
1  Lister.  In  1890  the  First  National  Bank  succeeded  the  Bank  of  Custer  and  from  that  time 
niit  I  the  present  Mr.  Carrigan  ha-  been  president  of  the  institution,  which  is  in  a  pros- 
perous condition.  It  own-  tlie  bank  building,  which  was  erected  in  r.ill  ami  was  designed 
especially    for  banking   purposes.     Mr.   Carrigan   is  not   only   a   leader   in   financial   circles   in 

a  te  1.1.1  he  also  owns  considerable  land  in  the  state  ami  likewise  some  excellent  city 
property.  Hi-  duties  a-  president  of  tin'  hank  require  the  greater  part  of  his  time  and  he 
keep-  a   tii  in  grasp  upon  all  of  I  he  affairs  of  the  institution. 

Mr.  Carrigan  was  married  in  duly,  1871,  to  Miss  Louisa  McWhinney,  a  native  of  Quincy, 
Illinois,  and  a  daughter  oi   Newton  anil   fiance-   (Pell)    McWhinney.     The  father,  who  was  a 

ami   .-lock  raiser   by   occupation,  was  born   in   Ohio,  and   passed   away    In   California. 

'fhe  mother,  a   native  of   Kentucky,  died   in  Custer. 

Mi  Carrigan  i-  a  democrat  but  is  somewhat  independent  in  (he  exercise  of  his  fran- 
chise, believing  thari  the  welfare  of  the  people  is  of  more  importance  than  the  close  follow- 
ing  "i    paiiy  leader-.     While  living  in  Cheyenne  county,   Nebraska,  he  was  i if  the  first 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  465 

countj  commissioners  and  also  the  first  county  judge.  In  the  early  '90s  he  was  a  member 
ui  the  board  of  commissioners  oi  (  uster  county  and  is  also  serving  in  that  body  at  the 
present  time.  For  over  twenty  years  he  served  as  school  treasurer  and  in  all  of  his  official 
connections  he  lias  proved  faithful  to  the  best  interests  of  tlie  community  and  able  in  the 
discharge  of  bis  duties.  He  is  well  known  in  Masonic  circles  as  he  is  a  thirty-second  degree 
Mason  and  has  also  crossed  the  sands  of  the  desert  with  the  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine. 
He  indorses  the  principles  of  the  order  most  enthusiastically  and  bis  daily  life  bears  witness 
to  his  loyalty  to  the  ideal  of  human  brotherhood,  lie  has  been  a  resident  of  Custer  for 
over  a  third  of  a  century  and  in  that  time  Ids  fellow  citizens  have  learned  to  know  him 
intimately  and  those  who  know  him  best  are  his  most  sincere  friends,  a  fact  which  is 
ndubitable  proof  of  the  sterling  worth  of  his  character. 


MARTIN    V.    OLSEN. 


Martin  Y.  Olsen,  postmaster  at  Viborg  and  the  owner  of  the  electric  light  plant  and 
the  telephone  system,  was  born  ill  Turner  county  and  has  been  closely  identified  with  its 
development  and  upbuilding.  The  public  schools  afforded  him  his  early  educational  op- 
portunities and  he  afterward  attended  the  University  of  South  Dakota  at  Vermillion  and 
also  Sioux  Falls  College.  He  then  engaged  in  the  hardware  and  implement  business,  in 
which  be  continued  for  seven  and  a  half  years,  on  the  expiration  of  which  period  he  sold 
out  and  was  appointed  postmaster  by  President  Roosevelt  and  reappointed  by  President 
Taft,  his  term  expiring  on  the  29th  of  January,  1916,  at  which  time  he  will  have  been 
the  incumbent  in  the  office  for  twelve  years.  He  has  also  extended  his  efforts  into  other 
fields.  He  built  the  telephone  system  in  1903,  with  two  hundred  and  sixty  patrons,  and 
the  volume  of  business  has  since  constantly  increased.  In  1908  be  built  the  electric  light 
plant.  Viborg  was  the  second  town  in  the  county  that  installed  the  electric  lighting 
system.  -Mr.  Olsen  has  been  a  pioneer  in  this  line  of  business.  He  not  only  lights  the 
city  but   furnishes   power  to   private   parties   and   his   business   is   constantly   glowing. 

•  in  the  26th  of  November,  1901,  Mr.  Olsen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma 
Goodhope,  a  daughter  of  C.  S.  Goodhope.  They  have  one  child,  Lauris,  who  is  eleven 
years  of  age.  The  parents  hold  membership  in  the  Baptist  church  ami  Mr.  Olsen  gives 
his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  believing  that  its  platform  contains  the' 
bi  st  elements  of  good  government.  He  holds  membership  in  the  Ancient  Order  of  United 
Workmen  and  he  is  a  public-spirited  citizen  wdio  lias  cooperated  in  -many  measures  for  the 
general  good.  He  has  served  as  school  clerk,  school  treasurer  and  as  school  director  and 
was  one  of  the  three  who  built  the  present  high-school  building  of  Viborg.  He  has  also 
been  alderman  and  mayor  and  for  eight  years  has  been  justice  of  the  peace  in  his  county. 
His  efforts  have  at  all  times  been  productive  of  good  results  for  the  benefit  and  upbuilding 
Of  city  and  county  and  while  chief  executive  of  Viborg  be  gave  to  the  town  a  public- 
spirited  and  beneficial  administration  based  upon  sound  business  principles  and  characterized 
by  needed  reforms  and  improvements.  He  is  now  the  owner  of  considerable  real  estate  and 
farm  lands  and  has  two  hundred  and  sixty-seven  acres  in  Turner  county.  His  section  of 
the  state  acknowledges  him  as  one  of  its  progressive  business  men,  his  work  having  been 
a    valuable    asset    ill    public    progress. 


JOHN"    T.    Ml  U.K. 


John  T.  Milek,  lawyer  and  editor,  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  at  Sturgis,  and 
since  the  1st  of  January,  1915,  sole  owner  of  the  Black  Hills  Press,  was  born  at  Yulan, 
Nebraska,  February  28,  1880,  a  son  of  Frederick  William  and  Margaret  (C'urran)  .Milek, 
the  former  a  native  of  Germany,  while  the  latter  was  born  in  New  York,  of  Irish  parentage. 
In  early  life  the  father  learned  the  blacksmith's  trad.-,  which  be  has  since  followed.  In 
L878  be  went  to  Nebraska,  where  he  nut  and  married  Margaret  C'urran.  who  had  gone' 
tl,  that    5tate  with   her  parents  in    L865.     They   removed   to  sturgis  in    1895  and   there   the 


46C  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

father   engaged    in    blacksmithing   until    1915,   when    he   retired   to   enjoy    the   fruits   of   his 

I ler  toil.     His  lias  been  an  active  and  well  spent  life,  attended  with  substantial  financial 

results.     While  living  in  Nebraska  be  served  as  postmaster  under  President  Cleveland. 

John  T.  Milek  is  the  eldest,  in  a  family  of  thirteen  children,  of  whom  twelve  are  yet 
living.  He  attended  the  public  schools  in  western  Nebraska,  the  public  schools  of  Sturgis, 
the  Methodist  Episcopal  College  at  Hot  Springs,  South  Dakota,  and  the  University  of 
Nebraska,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  l'J04,  having  completed  courses 
in  both  the  law  and  academic  departments.  He  was  seventeen  years  of  age  when  he  began 
working  for  others  and  thoroughly  utilized  such  opportunities  as  he  could  secure  to  further 
his  education.  Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  he  provided  for  the  expenses  of  his  educa- 
tion and  that  he  started  with  but  fifteen  dollars  in  his  pocket  he  finished  with  one 
hundred  dollars.  Indolence  and  idleness  are  utterly  foreign  to  his  nature  and  his  unfaltering 
diligence  enabled  him  to  earn  and  save  money  where  others  would  have  thought  that  they 
had  no  time  for  anything  outside  of  study.  Mr.  Milek,  however,  kept  up  with  his  classes 
and  after  liis  graduation  he  accepted  the  position  of  physical  director  in  the  high  school  at 
Lead  and  also  began  the  practice  of  law.  After  eighteen  months  he  resigned  to  become 
states  attorney  of  Meade  county,  which  position  be  acceptably  filled  for  four  years.  He  then 
engaged  in  tin-  practice  of  law  in  Sturgis  and  in  1910  became  the  owner  of  an  eight  hundred 
acre  ranch,  on  which  he  has  registered  dairy  cattle,  making  a  specialty  of  Holsteins.  On  the 
1st  of  January,  1915,  he  became  sole  owner  of  the  Black  Hills  Press,  a  weekly  newspaper 
published  at  Sturgis,  but  he  devotes  the  greater  part  of  his  attention  to  his  law  practice, 
spending   his  evenings   in   editing  his   paper. 

In  September,  1910,  Mr.  Milek  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Agnes  Poss,  who  was 
born  in  Sturgis,  a  daughter  of  John  and  Elizabeth  (llaitbrink)  Poss,  both  of  whom  were 
natives  of  Germany  and  became  pioneer  settlers  of  the  Black  Hills  country.  The  father 
was  a  shoemaker  by  trade  and  still  engages  in  that  business  in  Sturgis.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Milek  has  been  born  a  daughter,  Julia  Elizabeth,  now  three  years  of  age.  The  parents  are 
members   of   the   Roman   Catholic   church. 

In  politics  Mr.  Milek  is  a  democrat,  giving  unfaltering  allegiance  to  the  principles  of 
tlic  party.  lie  served  as  states  attorney  of  Meade  county  for  four  years  and  was  a 
member  of  the  city  school  board  of  Sturgis  for  three  years.  His  military  record  covers 
service  as  captain  in  the  National  Guard  of  South  Dakota,  which  he  joined  as  a  private 
but   in   which  he  was  advanced  to  the  command  of  his  company. 


G.  C.  REDFIELD,  l>.  <  >. 


Dr.  G.  C.  Kedtield  is  one  of  the  younger  members  of  the  medical  profession  of  Rapid 
City,  but  lias  already  built  up  an  enviable  reputation  for  ability  and  conscientiousness, 
lie  was  born  in  Canton.  South  Dakota,  on  the  29th  of  February,  1880,  and  was  the  third 
in  order  of   birth    in   a    family   of    four  children    whose   parents   were    Leonard    1..   and    Margaret 

(Scarborough)  Redfleld.  The  father,  who  was  a  native  of  Pennsylvania,  became  a  pioneer 
settler  and  farmer  of  Lincoln  county.  South  Dakota,  hut  la'  and  his  wife  arc  now  living 
m    I  lenver,  <  'olorado. 

Dr.  Redfield  entered  tic  public  schools  of  Canton  at  die  usual  age  and  after  finishing 
the   course   offerer)    therein    entered    the    AugUStana    College,    also    of   ('anion,    and    subsequently 

matriculated  in  the  state  University  of  South  Dakota,  where  he  pursued  a  three-years' 
course.  After  leaving  that  institution  he  entered  the  American  School  of  Osteopathy  at 
Kirksvillc.  Missouri,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  honors  in  the  rhiss  of  L900.  He 
In  i  located  fot  practice  at  Wabash.  Indiana,  where  he  remained  for  two  years,  after  which 
lie  removed  to  Parker,  South  Dakota,  which  remained  Ins  home  for  seven  years.  In  1909 
he  arrived    in    Rapid   City  and  in  the  seven   years  that    have  since    intervened  he  has   met  with 

unusual   success.      Professionally  he  has  a   high   standing  a ng   his  colleagues  and   has  gained 

II nliilence    of    the   general    public    with    the    result    that     his    practice    has    grown    steadily 

ami   rapidly. 

tin  tin  oil!  of  February,  1903,  Dr.  Redfleld  was  united  in  marriage  witli  Miss  May 
Walrod.    a    daughter    of    Charles    M.    and     Dora     (Murphy)     Walrod,    of    I.e    Mars,    Iowa.      The 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  467 

Doctor  takes  an  active  part  in  state  politics  and  is  one  of  the  leaders  in  the  republican 
party.  He  is  now  serving  as  a  member  of  the  state  board  of  charities  and  corrections  under 
appointment  by  Governor  Byrne.  During  the  years  1911  and  1912  he  was  on  the  Rapid 
City  board  of  commissioners.  He  gives  to  his  public  duties  the  same  close  application  and 
energy  that  he  does  to  his  private  affairs  and  has  proved  a  very  capable  official.  Fraternally 
he  is  connected  with  the  Masonic  order  and  has  held  al!  of  the  chairs  in  the  blue  lodge 
and  chapter.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Elks.  While  in 
college  he  was  quite  prominent  in  athletics  and  was  captain  of  the  first  team  that  repre- 
sented the  State  University  of  South  Dakota  in  inter-collegiate  football.  He  was  also  on 
his  college  baseball  team.  He  still  retains  a  love  for  sports  and  outdoor  life  and  finds  his 
chief  recreation  in  hunting  and  fishing.  His  professional  success  is  founded  upon  a  thorough 
knowledge  of  the  principles  of  osteopathy  and  skill  in  their  application  and  upon  a  per- 
sonality that  gives  his  patients  confidence  that  he  will  do  all  in  his  power  to  effect  a 
cure.  He  has  a  high  conception  of  a  doctor's  duties  and  privileges  and  no  one  is  more 
scrupulous  in  the  observance  of  the  strictest  code  of  professional  ethics.  Although  he  gives 
most  of  his  time  to  the  practice  of  his  profession  he  realizes  that  every  citizen  has  civic 
duties  the  performance  of  which  cannot  be  delegated  to  anyone  else,  and  is  always  ready  to 
aid  in  securing  the  advancement  and  progress  of  his  community. 


HON.    EDWIN'    TERRY    WHITE. 

Hon.  Edwin  Terry  White,  mayor  of  Yankton,  who  for  many  years  has  occupied  a  promi- 
nent and  enviable  position  in  legal  and  business  circles  of  the  city,  is  a  native  son  of 
New  England,  his  birth  having  occurred  at  Woodstock,  Vermont,  on  the  6th  of  June, 
1S4T.  His  parents  were  Samuel  and  Elizabeth  (Elliott)  White,  both  of  whom  were  natives 
of  New  Hampshire.  The  father  was  born  in  January,  1800,  and  was  descended  in  the 
paternal  line  from  Scotch-English  ancestry  and  in  the  maternal  line  was  of  an  old  American 
family.  The  White  family  can  trace  their  genealogy  back  to  earliest  colonial  days,  when 
three  brothers  came  from  England  and  settled  in  the  northeastern  portion  of  this  country. 
One  branch  of  the  family  was  finally  established  in  New  Hampshire  and  it  is  to  that 
branch  that  Edwin  Terry  White  belongs.  Many  representatives  of  the  name  have  attained 
prominence  a-  history  has  progressed  and  all  of  the  wars  of  the  country  have  found  its 
members  among  the  participants  in  the  struggle.  They  have  made  prominent  [daces  for 
themselves  in  military,  professional  and  commercial  circles  in  the  various  communities  with 
which  they  have  been  identified.  The  grandfather  of  Edwin  T.  White  was  a  soldier  of  the 
Revolutionary    war. 

Samuel  White  became  a  wood  carver,  serving  a  seven  years'  apprenticeship  and  attain- 
ing high  rank  a^  an  artistic  and  skilled  workman.  Evidences  of  his  superior  ability  are 
seen  in  the  woodwork  of  the  state  capitol  at  Montpelier,  Vermont.  His  skill  gained  him 
wide  and  favorable  acquaintance  throughout  New  England  and  there  were  frequent  demands 
made  upon  him  for  work  of  that  character.  He  removed  From  New  Hampshire  to  Vermont 
and  there  spent  his  remaining  days.  He  married  Elizabeth  Elliott,  whose  father  was  a 
soldier  of  the  War  of  1812  and  became  one  of  the  pioneers  of  Lawrenceburg,  Indiana,  where 
he  acquired  a  splendid  estate.  His  death  there  occurred  during  the  cholera  epidemic 
of  is::::.  There  were  eleven  children  in  the  family  of  Samuel  and  Elizabeth  White,  namely: 
George,  who  was  a  soldier  of  the  Sixth  Vermont  Regiment  during  the  Civil  war  and  is  now 
deceased:  John  E.,  deceased,  who  was  leader  of  a  New  Hampshire  band  in  the  Civil  war: 
Stephen  P.,  who  became  a  member  of  Company  ( '.  Sixth  Vermont  Infantry,  and  was  killed 
in  the  second  battle  of  Winchester,  Virginia,  September  24,  1864;  Samuel  G.,  who  was  a 
member  of  the  same  regiment  and  now  resides  in  Cove.  Oregon;  Charles  K.,  who  makes  his 
home  in  Randolph.  Vermont;  Edwin  T..  of  this  review;  Elizabeth  E.,  deceased;  Emily  B.; 
Frances,  who  has  passed  away;  Mary  C.  V.,  whose  home  is  in  Concord,  New  Hampshire; 
and   David   A.,  deceased. 

Edwin  Terry  White  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  city  and 
started  out  in  life  for  himself  at  the  age  of  fourteen  years.  He  was  employed  in  many 
ways,  working  as  a  farm  laborer,  as  a  peddler  and  carpenter,  and,  carefully   hoarding   his 


468  HISTORY    OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

earnings,  lie  acquired  a  sufficient  sum  to  enable  him  to  meet  Ins  expenses  while  attending 
high  school.  He  was  verj  anxious  to  improve  his  education  and  throughout  life  has  had 
continuous  desire  to  broaden  his  knowledge  and  gain  understanding  of  those  things  which 
are  of  vital  worth  to  the  individual  and  to  the  country.  Alter  completing  his  high-school 
course  he  again  worked  in  various  ways  until  appointed  second  assistant  clerk  of  the  Ver- 
mont legislature.  In  the  meantime,  beginning  when  eighteen  years  oi  age,  he  read  lavs  in  the 
office  of  Converse  &  French,  well  known  attorneys  of  Woodstock,  Vermont.  .\t  the  same 
time  he  was  forced  to  support  himself,  devoting  Ins  evenings  to  study  and  his  days  to  labor. 
Hi--  efforts  were  thus  considerably  hampered,  but  his  difficulty  seemed  to  serve  as  an  impetus 
for  renewed  effort  and.  continuing  Ins  reading,  he  was  admitted  to  practice  on  his  twenty- 

31  c I   birthday. 

Immediately  after  being  admitted  to  the  bar  Judge  White  started  westward,  going 
first  to  Cedar  Rapids,  Iowa,  and  later  to  Marshalltown,  that  state,  where  C.  .1.  It.  Harris, 
now  of  Yankton,  was  then  living.  In  company  with  Mr.  Harris  he  came  to  South  Dakota 
in  1S70,  arriving  in  Yankton  on  the  7th  of  July  of  that  year.  They  formed  a  law  partner- 
ship which  was  continued  for  a  year,  at  the  end  of  which  time  Mr.  White  became  associated 
with  lion.  S.  I..  Spink,  formerly  territorial  delegate  to  congress.  This  firm  maintained  its 
existence  t"i  three  years  and  made  a  memorable  record.  Judge  White  has  since  practiced 
alone,  hut  has  gradually  abandoned  the  law  for  the  conduct  of  an  insurance,  real-estate  and 
loan  business,  which  lie  manages  in  connection  with  the  discharge  of  his  official  duties  as 
mayor  of  Yankton  and  as  United  states  commissioner.  He  was  elected  judge  of  the  Yankton 
county  .■..urts  in  L889  and  served  upon  the  bench  for  seven  years,  his  decisions  being  strictly 
fair  and  impartial.  lie  has  served  also  as  police  just  i.e.  as  justice  of  the  peace  and  as 
city  clerk,  and  in  1909  was  elected  mayor  of  Yankton,  in  which  position  he  discharged  his 
duties    wilh    -inli    capability   that    lie   was   reelected    in    L910    tor   a    term   of   live   years   under 

'he mi,--i.. n   form  of  government  and  is  the  present   incumbent  of  that  office.     He  is  most 

highly  esteemed  and  honored  by  reason  of  his  able  discharge  oi  public  duties,  lb-  is  one 
of  tl.e  leading  republicans  in  his  part  of  the  state,  stands  very  high  in  party  councils  and 
has  always  been  active  in  support  of  party  principles.  -Mr.  White  was  one  of  the  originators 
and  was  tl.e  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  first  company  m  South  Dakota  t..  dig  an 
artesian  well.  They  completed  his  well  in  the  spring  of  1881,  obtaining  a  big  flow  of  water, 
ami  sine,,  then  thousands  of  wells  have  been  dug  in  South  Dakota..  Mr.  White  took  up  the 
subscription  for  the  funds  for  this  well,  which  was  the  first  artesian  wcdl  in  South  Dakota, 
although  historians  have  credited  the  first   well   to  another  place  in   the  state. 

1 'a  the  1st  of  January,  is. 4.  Mr.  White  was  united  in  marriage  t..  Miss  Mary  L. 
Bagley,  .o  Bethel,  Vermont.  They  have  always  taken  a  progressive  interest  in  supporting 
charitable  movements  and  they  stand  lor  tint  which  is  best  for  Die  community  and  for  the 
individual.  Mr.  White  is  a  member  of  St.  John's  I. ...lee,  No.  l,  A.  F.  .V  A.  M.,  of  which  he 
was  worshipful  master  for  three  years.  ||,.  is  likewise  a  membei  of  Oriental  Consistory, 
No.  I.  S.  1'.  I;.  S.,  of  Yankton,  in  which  he  has  been  registrar  for  many  years,  and  lie  is 
the  secretary  >.i  the  Scottish  bit.-  Temple  Association  ..t  Y.inkt.ni.  He  i-  a  member  of 
De  Molay  Commandery,  No.  :;,  K.  T.,  and  is  an  honorary  thirty-third  degree  Mason,  having 
been  given  Dial  degree  in  October,  mo;,.  He  also  belongs  to  Keystone  chapter,  Order 
of  Die   Eastern   Star,  of   Yankton,  and   is  a   member  of   Dakota    Lodge.  No.    1.   I.  0.  0.   F.     He 

todaj    i  ..I    tl.e  best    known   citizens  of   Yankton  and  his   part    of   the  stale  and   for  a 

long  period  ha-  exerted  a  beneficial  influence  over  public  thought  and  action. 


A.  M.  KNIGHT. 


A.    M.   Knight,  of   Sisseton,  was  one  of  the  prominent    pioneer   bankers  and   real-estate 

me South    Dakota,      lie   was  born   at    Peru,  Oxford   county,    Maine,  on    the   8th   of   August, 

1843,  and   received   his  early  education   in   Die  common  schools  ..!   that   place,  later  attending 

Bates  '  "I1' ..I     Lewiston,    Maine.      for   a    number  of   years   he    was   engaged    in    school   work, 

being   successively    superfnt lent    of   schools  of   New    Albany.  Indiana,   instructor   in   the  high 

chool    at    West     Peru,    Maine,   superintendent    of    the    public   scl Is   of    St.    Anthony   Falls, 

Mi -ot.i.    and  :    of    the    schools    of    Glencoe,    Minnesota,      lie    became    a    resident 


A.   M.  KXIGHT 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  471 

of  Glencoe  in  1869  and  gave  his  attention  to  the  administration  of  the  schools  until  1873, 
when  he  embarked  in  the  loan  and  real-estate  business  in  that  place.  The  following  year 
he  established  the  Bank  of  McLeod  Count}'  at  Glencoe  and  for  more  than  two  decades  he 
successfully  conducted  that  institution,  which  survived  the  panic  of  1893,  causing  the  failure 
of  so  many  hanks.  In  1880  he  established  branch  offices  for  the  Minnesota  Mortgage 
Company  at  Milbank,  Britton,  Webster  and  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota.  From  1SS0  until 
his  death  he  had  practically  resided  in  South  Dakota  and  made  loans  throughout  this  state 
totaling  over  seven  million  dollars.  He  maintained  his  family  residence  in  Glencoe,  Min- 
nesota, however,  until  1898,  when  he  removed  to  Sisseton,  this  state.  He  engaged  in 
banking  and  in  the  real-estate  business  and  continued  active  until  his  demise  although  he 
was  almost  seventy  years  of  age  when  his  death  occurred  on  the  14th  of  July,  1912.  He 
was  admitted  to  the  practice  of  law  in  the  '60s  and  as  a  title  examiner  and  master  of 
real-estate  law  he  had  few  equals.  He  was  the  head  of  the  firm  of  A.  M.  Knight  &  Son 
and  all  of  his  business  undertakings  were  carried  through  to  a  successful  completion.  The 
prosperity  which  he  gained  was  doubly  creditable  in  that  he  was  a  self-made  man,  having 
been  to  some  extent  dependent  upon  his  own  resources  from  the  early  age  of  ten  years,  as  he 
lost  his  father  at  that  age. 

Mr.  Knight  was  married  at  Glencoe,  Minnesota,  to  Miss  Celia  A.  Glover,  formerly  of 
I  la  it  ford.  Maine,  and  to  their  union  were  horn  four  sons:  Bertram  G.,  who  died  in  infancy; 
Aubrey,  who  died  in  childhood;  Harold  M.;  and  Bertram  G.,  the  second  of  the  name,  an 
artist  of  Pleasantville,  New  York,  who  is  associated  with  the  Aeolian  Musical  Company. 

Harold  M.  Knight  was  born  September  30,  1877,  at  Glencoe,  Minnesota,  and  received  his 
education  at  the  Stevens  Seminary  of  Glencoe,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  1897,  and  in 
the  State  University  of  Minnesota.  He  completed  a  liberal  arts  course  in  that  institution  by 
graduation  in  1901  and  later  took  a  special  law  course.  He  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in 
1910  and  has  since  engaged  to  some  extent  in  the  practice  of  his  profession  although  since 
ran]  lie  has  given  a  great  deal  of  his  time  to  the  real-estate  business.  He  was  associated 
with  his  father  under  the  firm  name  of  A.  M.  Knight  &  Sou  until  the  hitter's  demise  and  is 
still  canyiiig  mi  the  business  under  that  style.  lb'  makes  a  specialty  of  real-estate  loans 
and  dues  the  largest  business  of  that  character  in  his  section  of  the  State.  He  also  negotiates 
many  important  transfers  of  realty  and  represents  a  number  of  reliable  insurance  companies. 

Moreover,  he  personally  owns  considerable  I I.  the  cultivation  of  which  he  oversees.    In  1912 

he  was  elected  county  judge  and  his  record  was  indorsed  by  reelection  to  that  office  in  1914. 
In  May.  1915,  he  was  appointed  United  States  commissioner,  the  duties  of  which  office  he  has 
discharged  with  ability  and  conscientiousness. 

Harold  M.  Knight  was  married  in  1911  to  Miss  Mary  E.  Karn,  a  daughter  of  Dr.  Jacob 
Karn,  of  (litem.  Smith  Dakota,  who  has  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  in 
that  locality  for  many  years  and  who  is  well  known  throughout  his  section  of  the  state.  Mr. 
Knight  is  a  republican  and  has  taken  quite  an  active  part  in  political  affairs,  serving  as 
secretary  of  the  central  committee  for  live  years.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  Modern 
Woodmen  of  America.  As  a  business  man  he  is  energetic  ami  alert,  as  an  official  he  seeks 
t,,  serve  the  best  interests  of  the  people,  ami  in  all  relations  of  life  his  conduct  conforms  to 
high  standards.  He  has  won  the  respect  of  all  who  have  been  associated  with  him  and  there 
aie  many  who  hold  him  in  warm  regard. 


A.    CLAY    DARLING. 


A.    (lay    Darling,   engaged    in    the   general    pratcice   of   law    in    Aberdeen,   South    Dakota, 
was   Imi'i,    in    Lincoln   county,   this   stale.   November   7.    L884.      He   is   a    son    of    Emory   .1.   ami 

Alzora    E.    (Parke)     Darling,    the    former    of    whom    came    limn    Wisconsin    to    Lincoln    i nty. 

Smith  Dakota,  ill  1871,  while  the  latter  arrived  in  Dial  county  from  Iowa  in  1S70.  Their 
marriage  was  celebrated  in  Lincoln  county  in  the  year  1877.  Emory  -T.  Darling  took  up  a 
..nailer  -eclimi  of  land  upon  which  he  resided  until  1913,  when  he  retired,  moving  to  Aber- 
deen, where  he  and  his  wife  now  reside.  In  their  family  are  three  son-:  Dr.  Seeley  A.,  a 
dentist    of   Aberdeen:    A.  (lay.  of  this   review;    and   Dr.  Harry  1!.,  also   practicing    dentistry  at 

Mil    1  del    1| 


472  HISTORY  OF   SOUTH  DAKOTA 

A.  Clay  Darling  acquired  his  earlj  education  in  the  public  schools  and  later  attended 
Sioux  Falls  College,  graduating  in  1903.  He  then  enrolled  in  the  law  department  of  the 
south  Dakota  State  I  Diversity  at  Vermillion  and  received  his  degree  from  that  institution 
in  1906.  Following  this  he  spent  three  years  as  brief  clerk  under  Attorney  General  S.  W. 
Clark  and  in  L909  entered  into  a  partnership  with  \V.  V.  Corrigan  in  the  practice  of  law 
at  Mallette,  South  Dakota.  The  firm  came  to  Aberdeen  in  December,  1912,  and  here  prac- 
ticed successfully  until  the  partnership  was  terminated  in  September,  L914,  since  which 
time  Mr.  Darling  has  been  alone.  He  enjoys  an  extensive  and  representative  patronage  and 
i"  thus  e lected  with  a  great  deal  of  important  litigation. 

On  Octobei  11,  1910,  Mr.  Darling  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Sarah  Notson,  of 
Mitchell,  South  Dakota,  a  daughter  of  Rev.  G.  T.  Notson,  who  was  for  several  years  super- 
intendent nf  the  Huron  district  of  the  Methodist  church  and  is  now  actively  connected  with 
the  Dakota  conference  oi  the  .Methodist  Episcopal  church.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Darling  have  four 
children:     Cecil  Parke,  Dorothy  Louise,  Kobert  Clay  and  Emory  Alden. 

Mr.  Darling  is  connected  with  the  Masonic  order,  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the 
republican  party  and  is  a  member  of  the  .Methodist  church,  lie  is  a  young  man  of  energy, 
resource  and  ability  and  has  already  become  well  known  in  the  ranks  of  the  legal  pro- 
fession   in    Aberdeen, 


WILLIAM  VAX  El'S. 


There  never  was  a  movement  for  the  betterment  of  civic  or  government  conditions 
in  Sioux  Fall-,  with  which  William  Van  Eps  was  not  identified  throughout  the  entire  period 
of  his  residence  there.  Becoming  one  of  the  early  citizens,  he  was  actively  associated 
with  the  commercial  development  of  his  part  of  the  state  and  in  fact  ranked  with  the  most 
valued  residents  of  South  Dakota.  His  well  spent  life,  his  integrity  and  his  reliability 
won   luin  Die  respect  and  honor  of  all   with  whom  he  came   iii  contact. 

Mr.  Van  Eps  was  bum  at  Fox  Lake,  Dodge  county,  Wisconsin,  July  20,  1st:.',  and  the 
district  schools  of  that  locality  afforded  him  his  educational  opportunities.  All  through 
life  he  hai  ned  valuable  lessons  in  the  school  of  experience,  lessons  that  proved  of  worth 
to  him  in  the  course  of  a  career  that  was  characterized  by  broadening  opportunities  and 
Im;i\\  responsibilities.  In  tsr,,s,  when  a  youth  of  sixteen  years,  he  left  his  native  state  and 
went  to  .Minnesota,  where  he  secured  employment  at  farm  labor,  lie  worked  in  that  way 
through  the  Bummer  of  1859  for  twelve  ,1,, liars  per  month,  lie  afterward  walked  three 
hundred  and  fifty  miles  in  Brighton,  Iowa,  carrying  all  his  earthly  possessions  with  him. 
There  he  engaged  in  the  grocery  business,  having  a  small  stock  of  goods,  lie  remained  at 
Brighton  through  the  winter  and  then  went  to  Richland,  Iowa,  where  he  formed  the 
acquaintance   of    \V.    A.    .Ionian,    who    proved    a    valuable    friend.      Me    gave    Mr.    Van    Eps 

such    indorse nt    as    enabled    him    to    buy    goods    in    larger    quantities    and    thus    embark    in 

general    merchandising,     lie   c lucted    his   store   for   three   years,   after   which    he   disposed 

oi  his  -link  and  iii  the  spring  of  L863  went  to  Denver,  Colorado,  where  he  engaged  in 
various  enterprises  and  speculations.  From  (here  he  went  In  Mexico  and  afterward  returned 
to  Beaver  Dam.  Wisconsin,  where  his  parents  were  living.  Me  speni  a  few  weeks  in 
1      ii  in:'    them,   after   which    he    made    his    way    to    Milwaukee,    where    he    pursued    a    course    of 

stud}    in    Bryant    &    Stratton   Con -n-ial   College,   for  he   had   ci to  a    realization   of  the 

fad    that    special   training   along   business   lines   is  a    valuable  asset. 

Mr.  Van  Eps  next  went  to  Minnesota  in  search  ,,i  a  I. nation  and  finally  settled  at 
Mnulorville,  Dodge  county,  where  he  continued  for  three  years,  (in  the  expiration  of  that 
lime    he    received    a    letter    from    his    old    friend,    \V.    A.    Jordan,    asking    him    lo    sell    out    in 

Dodge    count}     and     join    him     (Jordan)     In    business    at    s point    that     they    might,    decide 

upon.  After  investigation  thej  located  at  Eddyville,  in  southern  Iowa,  where  they  con- 
ducted business  under  the  linn  name  of  .Ionian  &  Van  lips.  They  carried  on  the  store 
then-  foi  ,i  year,  al  the  end  of  which  time  they  concluded  to  seek  a  location  where  they 
could  occupy  their  lime  and  capital  to  belter  advantage.  Mr.  Van  Eps  started  out  in 
search  oi  a  location  in  Nebraska,  northern  Iowa  or  Dakota  but.  finally  decided  on  Cherokee. 
Iowa,    which    place    had    a    name    il     not     population,    there    being    only    two    or    three    houses 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  473 

upon  the  site  of  the  city  at  the  time.  They  ascertained,  however,  that  the  Dubuque  & 
Sioux  City  Railroad,  now  the  Illinois  Central,  was  about  to  be  extended  westward  to  Sioux 
City  and  they  decided  to  locate  in  the  little  hamlet  and  engage  in  merchandising.  Two 
years  later  Mr.  Van  Eps  learned  that  the  military  reservation  at  Sioux  Falls  was  about 
to  be  abandoned  so  he  began  to  consider  removing  to  the  city  in  which  he  made  his  home 
to  the  time  of  his  death.  He  arrived  there  on  the  14th  of  August,  1870,  to  look  over  the 
ground  and,  becoming  infatuated  with  the  country  and  realizing  that  a  city  of  considerable 
importance  could  be  built  upon  the  plains  of  Dakota,  he  returned  to  Cherokee  and  com- 
pleted arrangements  for  removing  to  Sioux  Falls  in  the  spring  of  1871.  At  that  time  there 
was  practically  nothing  there  but  Fort  Dakota  and  the  military  reservation  which  in- 
cluded the  quarters  which  had  been  occupied  by  officers  and  men.  The  nearest  railroad 
point  was  at  Le  Mars,  [owa,  seventy-five  miles  distant.  Mr.  Van  Eps  set  out  to  purchase 
lumber  to  erect  his  buildings  and  his  residence.  He  made  his  way  to  Minneapolis,  where 
he  purchased  lumber  of  W.  D.  Washburn,  afterward  L'nited  States  senator  from  that 
district.  After  ascertaining  where  Mr.  Van  Eps  intended  to  take  the  lumber,  Mr.  Wash- 
burn seemed  much  interested,  questioned  him  concerning  conditions  and  somewhat  as  to 
Mr.  Van  Eps  personally.  About  ten  days  later  the  latter  received  a  package  containing 
several  copies  of  the  Pioneer  Press,  published  in  St.  Paul,  the  paper  setting  forth  the  fact 
that  a  certain  young  man  named  William  Van  Eps,  seeing  the  importance  of  an  early 
location  in  what  was  then  called  the  wilds  of  the  Great  West,  had  established  a  mercantile 
business  in  Sioux  Falls  and  that  in  his  (Mr.  Washburn's)  judgment  he  had  selected  a 
location  which,  within  a  few  years,  would  lie  the  site  of  a  prosperous  frontier  city  and 
would  be  paying  tribute  to  both  the  wholesale  and  manufacturing  interests  of  St.  Paul 
and  Minneapolis— all  of  which  proved  true,  indicating  that  the  prophetic  judgment  of 
both  Mr.  Van  Eps  and  Mr.  Washburn  was  correct. 

Mr.  Van  Eps  was  one  of  the  most  active  and  energetic  business  men  that  ever  resided 
in  South  Dakota,  as  well  as  one  of  the  most  successful.  He  figured  extensively  in  rial- 
estate  transactions,  erecting  a  large  number  of  business  houses  and  other  structures  of 
the  city.  His  first  building  was  erected  lor  business  purposes,  his  store  occupying  the 
first  floor  while  the  second   floor  was  used  as  his  residence.     In   1890  he  was  proprietor  of 

one  of  a  very  extensive  and  attractive  line  of  g Is.  that   brought  him  a   liberal   patronage. 

He  knew  that  satislied  customers  were  the  best  advertisement  and  moreover,  the  honor 
and  integrity  of  his  business  methods  brought  to  him  gratifying  results.  Not  only  was 
he  enjoying  a  large  trade,  but  the  building  which  he  occupied  was  also  erected  by  him 
and  remains  one  of  the  large  and  handsome  business  structures  of  the  state.  He  never 
faltered  in  anything  that  he  undertook  and  obstacles  ami  difficulties  in  his  path  seemed 
to  serve  as  but  an  impetus  for  renewed  effort  on  his  part. 

While  busily  and  actively  engaged  in  trade,  he  found  time  to  cooperate  in  many  move- 
ments for  the  general  good.  In  politics  he  was  a  democrat,  but  in  local  affairs  his  activity 
and  interest  transcended  all  partisanship.  He  was  elected  one  of  the  trustees  of  tin- 
village  of  Sioux  Falls  upon  its  incorporation  and  from  that  time  until  his  death  "as  an 
active  factor  in  every  movement  tending  to  promote  the  progress  and  welfare  of  city. 
state  and  nation.  lie  was  a  member  of  tin-  school  board  of  Sioux  Falls  from  lssn  until 
1893  and  he  was  an  influential  member  ..I  the  Stale  Constitutional  Convention  of  1889, 
aiding  largely  in  framing  the  organic  law  ol  the  commonwealth.  He  was  a  delegate  to 
various  democratic  national  conventions  and  was  always  ;i  leader  among  the  delegates  of 
the  northwest.  His  opinions  carried  weight  in  the  councils  of  his  party  ami  he  was  recognized 
as  one  of  the  democratic  leaders  of  South  Dakota.  lie  studied  closely  questions  of  gov- 
ernmental policy  and  the  issues  of  the  day  and  his  support  of  any  measure  was  an  indication 
of  his  firm   belief   in    its   efficacy   and    value. 

On  the  14th  of  October,  18117.  at  Mantorville,  .Minnesota,  Mr.  Van  Eps  was  married  to 
Miss  Inez  C.  Herrick,  who  came  with  her  husband  to  Sioux  Falls  in  187]  and  has  here 
since  resided.  She  has  figured  prominently  in  social  circles  and  is  equally  well  known  and 
popular  in  musical  circles.  She  pos-c-scs  a  line  voice  and  her  vocal  selections  have  been 
one  of  the  attractions  on  many  a  public  occasion  and  added  much  to  the  joy  of  her  own 
home.  However,  she  has  been  best  known  among  the  pool-  and  needy,  where  she  has 
done  splendid  work  to  relieve  sorrow,  suffering  ami  distress.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Van  Eps 
were    separated    by    death,    when    on    the    12th    of    July,    L906,    he    was    called    from    this    life. 


474  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Id •  modestly  disclaimed  any  important  part  in  public  affairs,  yet  it  was  well  known  that 
no  movement  for  the  benefit  oi  the  city  sought  his  cooperation  in  vain.  His  judgment 
was  sound,  his  opinions  practical  and  his  efforts  effective.  His  labors  were  indeed  a  source 
of  advancing  growth,  development  and  prosperity  in  Sioux  Falls  and  his  name  is  inscribed 
high  among  those  who  have  done  most   Eor  the  city. 


CLARK  GILBERT  COATS. 


(in  the  pages  of  pioneer  history  of  Sioux  Falls  appears  the  name  of  Clark  G.  Coats,  and 
the  worth  of  his  work  as  a  factor  in  the  upbuilding  and  development  of  the  city  is  widely 
acknowledged.  Mis  death,  therefore,  was  not  simply  a  private  bereavement  but  a  public 
misfortune  when  he  passed  away  in  a  Chicago  hospital  on  the  8th  of  August,  1915.  He  was 
born  in  Mecca,  Ohio,  March  14.  1844.  The  ancestry  of  the  family  is  traced  back  to  Spain 
tu  the  Cortes  family,  so  well  known  in  connection  with  the  history  of  that  country.  Members 
of  the  Cortes  family  went  to  Holland  during  the  thirty  years'  war  as  soldiers  of  the  Spanish 
king.  They  remained  in  that  country,  settling  on  land  granted  to  them  by  the  Spanish  king 
for  their  services  in  the  wars  which  their  iin.nar.liy  carried  on  with  the  Netherlands.  In 
time  the  family  emigrated  to  England  and  settled  there.  Three  brothers,  sons  of  the  first 
English  settler  of  the  Cortes  family,  separated.  One  brother  went  to  Scotland  and  estab- 
lished the  Coats  family,  known  throughout  the  world  as  the  famous  thread  makers.  The 
second  brother  came  to  America  in  the  seventeenth  century  and  established  his  home  near 
Amsterdam,  New  York  city.  Soon  the  other  brother  followed  him  to  America  and  settled 
in  the  southeastern  part  of  New  York  state.  The  Scotland  brother  and  his  descendants  have 
always  spelled  their  name  Coats  and  so  it  was  with  the  second  brother  and  his  children,  but 

the  j igest  brother  and  his  children  have  always  spelled  their  name  Coates.    Thus  it  is  that 

the  families  go  by  different  names. 

Gilbert    V.  Coats,  the  father  of  our  subject,  was  a   very   active  man   and  kept   the  record 
.,i  the  family  traditions  to  the  last.     He  was  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  the  Buckeye  Btate, 

to  which  In-  re ved   from  Connecticut.     He  made  farming  his  chief  occupation  in  early  life 

ami  afterward  turned  his  attention  to  merchandising,  which  he  followed  in  Mecca.  Ohio,  until 
1847.  lb-  then  failed  in  business  and  was  largely  involved  financially,  but  although  he  had  a 
chance  to  settle  with  his  creditors  at   twenty  live  cents  on  the  dollar,  he  refused.     IFe  felt 

;,  i al  obligation  that  demanded  the  payment  in  full  of  his  debts,  notwithstanding  that  the 

legal  requirement  was  but  twenty-five  per  cent.     He  turned  Ins  attention  t velty  wood 

working  and  though  it  required  a  seven-  sacrifice  and  took  him  fifteen  years  to  accomplish  it, 
he  paid  his  creditors  in  full  one  hundred  cents  cm  the  dollar.  This  principle  of  honor  greatly 
impressed  his  sou  Clark  (...  whose  youthful  mind  so  clearly  retained  the  remembrance  of  this 
character  forming  incident  that  he  was  prepared  for  a  similar  trial  and  similar  result  in  his 
later  Hie  as  indicated  further  on  in  this  sketch.  At  the  time  of  his  death  Cilbcrt  X.  Coats 
was  a  resident  >>i  Cortland,  Ohio,  four  miles  distant    from  his  old  home  at    Mecca,     lb-  was 

pi in,  nt   in  public  affairs  and  left  tin-  impress  of  his  individuality  upon  tin-  welfare  of  his 

community,     lb-  married  Sarah  Ann  Lake,  also  a  native  oi  I  oi ticut,  and  they  became  the 

par. aits  of  six  children,  of  whom  chnk  G.  was  the  second  in  order  of  birth.  A  brother,  Charles 
i  oat   .  i    now  a  resilient  of  Fort  Dodge,  Iowa. 

In  the  ,-. n  scl Is  of  Mecca,  Ohio,  <  lark  G.  Coats  pursued  his  education  and  until 

ei|     toon  years  of  age  remained  an  active  assistant  of  his  father,  who  was  conduct  ing  novelty 

ivi  od  work    at  that  place,     hi  the  meantime  he  Irani., I  the  i per's  trade  and  in  1862  went  to 

i  l . - \ .1,1  tut.  Ohio,  where  he  remained  until  L869,  when,  attracted  by  the  opportunities  of  the 
grov n-est,  he  tarted  for  the  territory  of  Dakota,  est  ablishing  his  home  in  the  little  settle- 
ment ol  Fort  Dakota,  a  military  reservation  situated  upon  the  western  frontier.    Al  that  place 

then    was  then  but  one  white  n an  outside  the  fort,  ami  this  was  the  nucleus  of  what    is 

now   Si.,ii  ,    Fall        I  In,-  Mr.  Coats  began  business  as  an   Indian  trailer,  making  his  headquartei  • 

,t   i  l lreau.  bul  in  1870  he  took  up  a  homestead  three  miles  south  of  Sioux  Falls  and  began 

the  develo] nl   of  a  farm.    The  countrj   was  practically  a  wild,  unbroken,  houseless  prairie, 

and  for  a  I ■  his  home  was  in  a  part  of  the  old  army  barracks  which  the  government  had 

abandoned.     Laborious  effort  enabled  him  in  time  to  break  the  sod  and  bring  his  fields  under 


(  LARK   G.  COATS 


MRS.  CLARK  G.  COATS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  479 

cultivation  and  he  continued  to  engage  actively  and  successfully  in  general  agricultureal  pur- 
suits until  1904,  when  he  retired  from  business  save  for  the  supervision  which  he  gave  to  his 
private  interests  and  investments. 

Mr.  Coats  was  a  man  of  resolution  and  determined  action,  ever  ready  to  take  a  chance  on 
any  investment  which  gave  fair  promise  and  thus  he  readily  extended  his  holdings.  He  was 
the  owner  of  extensive  property  interests  adjoining  the  city  limits.  At  its  inception  he  was 
connected  as  a  stockholder  witli  the  Dakota  National  Bank.  He  was  also  known  for  many 
years  as  a  breeder  of  fast  harness  horses  and  was  a  well  known  driver  on  the  race  track, 
owning  at  different  times  many  valuable  standard  bred  horses  which  he  drove  himself.  He 
was  one  of  the  prominent  and  wealthy  pioneers,  whose  investments  in  land  became  valuable 
owing  to  the  improvements  which  he  made  upon  his  property  and  the  natural  rise  in  realty 
values  owing  to  the  increased  population.  Mr.  Coats  started  the  first  frame  house  ever  built 
in  Sioux  Falls,  its  location  being  at  the  northwest  corner  of  Phillips  and  Twelfth  streets.  He 
hauled  the  lumber  from  Sioux  City  when  it  took  a  week  to  make  the  trip.  He  occupied  the 
house  for  several  years  before  removing  to  the  farm,  and  the  building  is  still  standing,  although 
it  lias  been  removed  to  Third  avenue.  The  original  well  on  the  property  was  dug  by  three 
of  Sioux  Falls'  prominent  men— Mr.  Coats,  ex-Senator  R.  F.  Pettigrew  and  X.  E.  Phillips. 
The  well  was  thirty-rive  feet  deep  and  was  dug  by  throwing  the  dirt  from  scaffold  to  scaffold. 
From  the  late  '80s  until  about  1900  South  Dakota  suffered  a  reaction  in  its  activities  and  a 
partial  financial  panic  brought  heavy  losses  to  many,  among  them  Mr.  Coats,  who  lost  prop- 
erties valued  at  about  a  half  million  dollars,  but  he  weathered  the  storm,  honorably  meeting 
all  of  his  obligations,  and  again  became  financially  strong.  The  example  of  his  father  had 
never  been  forgotten.  It  had  left  an  indelible  impress  upon  the  mind  of  the  son  and  he  felt 
that  no  other  course  was  honorable  than  that  of  paying  all  debts  in  full.  He  refused,  as  .lid 
his  father,  to  take  advantage  of  any  legal  technicalities  to  escape  doing  so  and  in  course  of 
years  he  could  honestly  say  that  he  could  look  any  man  squarely  in  the  face,  knowing  that  he 
dii!  not  owe  him  a  single  cent. 

(in  the  4th  of  June,  1870,  Mr.  Coats  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ella  Pierson,  a  daugh- 
ter ni   1).  J.   Pierson,  of  Kalauiaz Michigan,  and  they  became  the  parents  of  two  children: 

Maud,  now  the  wife  of  Will  L.  Bruce,  of  Yankton;  and  Mark  D.,  who  is  living  in  Sioux  City, 
[owa.  While  Mr.  and  Mrs.  (oats  were  on  a  trip,  the  latter  was  taken  ill  at  Athens,  Ohio,  and 
gradually  grew  weaker  until  she  was  confined  to  her  bed.  A  stroke  of  paralysis  followed  and 
three  week-  later  she  died,  in  March,  1915.  Her  remains  were  brought  back  to  Sioux  Falls 
for  interment  and  the  Masonic  fraternity  furnished  the  pallbearers.  She  was  always  patient 
and  uncomplaining,  a  most  lovable,  charitable  and  Christian  character  who  ever  thought  of 
others,  how  she  might  aid  them,  and  remained  such  to  the  last.  Mrs.  Coats  was  for  many 
years  very  active  in  church  and  charitable  work  and  was  the  organizer  of  the  first   Sunday 

Bi  i 1   in   the  territory,  serving  as  its  superintendent.     Her  efforts  were  a   potent    force  in 

advancing  mural  progress  in  this  section  of  South  Dakota.  She  was  also  a  member  of  the 
Eastern  Star.  A  ladj  ol  innate  culture  and  refinement,  -he  also  possessed  notable  talent  and 
ability.  In  her  earlier  life  she  was  well  known  as  an  artist  in  nil-.  Her  work  was  oi  high 
character  ami  was  eagerlj  sought  by  art  critics,  w  bile  flattering  offers  were  made  by  collectors. 

Main-  line  -pen ns  of  her  paintings  of  portrait-,  animals,  nmt  and  land-. -ape  adorned  their 

home.     Two  especially  noteworthy  nil  paintings  by  Mrs.  Coats  are  one  of  the  Indian  maid 

Poi  thontas  in  complete  Indian  cost! i,  and  the  otl verj   large  picture  of  Pharaoh's  Eorses. 

In  polities  Mr.  Coats  was  a  republican  witli  independent  tendencies.  For  six  years  he 
served  a-  a  member  of  the  city  council  of  Sioux  Kali-  and  was  made  a  member  of  the  consti- 
tutional convention   which    framed   the   present    organic  law    of   the  state.     lb-  attained   the 

Knights  Templar  degree  in  Masonry  and  was  one  of  tl rganizers  ol  tl rder  in  Sioux  falls. 

He  joined  the  fraternity  in  Bloomfield,  Ohio,  and  his  identification  therewith  extended  ovei   a 
half  century,     lie  was  also  affiliated  with  the  Eagles.     lb'  enjoyed  his  ant. .mobile  and  motoi 
ing  was  his  chief  source  of  recreation,  his  financial  condition  giving  him  leisure  in   which   to 
enjoy  this  phase  of  outdoor  life. 

Forty-six  years  were  added  to  the  cycle  of  the  centuries  from  the  time  that  Mi.  I  oats 
arrived  in  Dakota  until  he  was  called  to  his  final  rest  and  great  were  the  changes  whirl,  were 
made  during  that  period.  II.-  was  evei  an  interested  witness  of  the  events  which  occurred  to 
bring  about  present-day  progress  and  prosperity  and  at  all  times  bore  his  share  in  the  work  of 
upneral  improvement.     As  he  possessed  only  four  bundled  dollars  when  he  came  to  the  west 

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180  HIST*  >RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

lie  1 1 1 ; i \   truly  be  called  a  seli  made  man,  deserving  of  all  the  honor  and  trust  which  the  term 

imiili<'>.     He  made  what    maj    be  ter I  a   double  financial  success,  for  while  he  prospered 

the  earlier  years  ol  his  residence  in  South  Dakota,  the  panic  swept  away  his  fortune 
and  forced  him  to  -tait  in  business  life  anew.  Again  he  won  with  honor,  becoming  one  of  the 
substantial  citizens  of  his  pari  oi  the  state.  He  "ill  be  remembered  for  manj  years  to  come 
as  a  kind-hearted  man.  fair  and  just  to  all,  his  career  constituting  an  example  well  worthy  of 
emulation,  for  his  life  displayed  all  that  is  admirable  in  conduct  and  character. 


WILLIAM  PFXN   ROBERTS,  U.  D. 

Sioux  Falls  claims  a  number  of  capable  and  eminent  representatives  of  the  medical 
profession  and  in  this  class  ranks  Dr.  William  Peiin  Roberts,  who  since  1905  has  here  made 
his  home,  lie  was  limn  on  a  farm  in  Tazewell  county,  Illinois,  January  :.'::,  1S69,  his 
parents  being  Joseph  T.  and  Mary  C.  (Bosserman)  Roberts.  The  family  is  of  Welsh  lineage, 
the  immigrant  ancestor  locating  in  New  Jersey,  and  it  was  in  that  state  that  ltobert 
Roberts,   grandfather   of   Dr.   Huberts,   was   born. 

Reared  in  Illinois,  Dr.  Roberts  attended  the  country  schools  and  also  spent  two  years 
in  a  seminary  at  Westfield,  that  state,  thus  laying  the  foundation  for  Ids  professional 
knowledge.  Having  determined  upon  the  practice  of  medicine  as  a  life  work,  he  entered 
the  College  'd  Physicians  and  Surgeons  of  Chicago  and  was  graduated  therefrom  in  1S94. 
lie  then  locate. 1  lor  practice  in  Cleghom,  Iowa,  where  lie  remained  for  eleven  years,  or  until 
no.",,  when  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls.  In  the  intervening  period  of  ten  years  he  has  made 
continuous  progress  along  professional  lines,  keeping  in  touch  with  the  best  thinking  men 
of  tin-  age  and  with  the  most  progressive  methods. 

(in  the  25th  id'  December,  1893,  in  Proctor,  Illinois,  Dr.  Roberts  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Ida  1!.  Proctor,  a  daughter  of  Captain  Willard  Proctor,  of  the  One  Hundred 
and  Fourth  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry,  who  served  for  four  years  in  the  Civil  war.  Dr. 
and  Mis.  Roberts  have  a  son  and  a  daughter:  William  Proctor,  born  May  is,  1901;  and 
Florence   Charlotte,  born  January   23,    1914. 

The  parents  attend  the  (  ongregationa]  church  and  Dr.  Roberts  is  well  known  as  a 
valued  member  of  the  Masonic  lodge  and  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  His 
political  allegiance  is  given  to  tic-  republican  party.  lie  served  for  four  years  as  mayor 
i!  I  leghorn,  Iowa,  and  was  also  a  member  of  the  school  board  there,  lie  is  interested  in  all 
that    pertains  to  the   public   welfare  anil  his  cooperation   can  be  counted   upon  to  further  any 

movement    for   the   general   g 1.      Those   who   know    him    esteem    him   highly    for   his   personal 

qualities,  and   he  has  gained   many   friends  during  his  residence  in  South   Dakota. 


DUDLEY   \\  ILLIAM  LATTIMER. 

Onh     a    c paratively    few    years    ago.    save    perhaps    in    the    southeastern    part.    South 

Dakota  was  ;i  great  prairie  district,  awaiting  the  awakening  touch  oi  man.  its  lands  being 
I  lien  unclaimed  and  uncultivated.  The  American  public,  however,  was  aroused  to  an  under- 
standing oi  the  fact  that  within  the  borders  oi  what  was  then  known  as  Dakota  territory 
there  were  great  opportunities  and  here  and  then'  towns  and  villages  sprang  up.  each  the 
center  of  growing  business  activities,  readj  to  meet  the  demands  of  the  farming  population 
that,    to...    mi-    growing    rapidly    in    its   numerical   strength.      In    the   town    of   Thomas.    Hamlin 

county,  n.  W.  Lattimer  is  now   i lucting  a  general  mercantile  establishment  as  the  senior 

partner  of  the  firm  of  Lattimer  A  Meadow-  and  is  winning  success  in  this  undertaking, 
lie  was  born  in  Fond  du  Lac.  Wisconsin,  on  the  -1th  of  December,  is;:.',  and  is  a  sou  of 
Isaac  .1.  and  Jennie  (Hopkins)  Lattimer.  The  father  devoted  his  life  to  bridge  building, 
and  now  resides  at    Delton,  Wisconsin.     The  mother,  however,  is  deceased. 

In  the  public  scl Is  of  his  native  Btatc  D.  W.  Latti r  pursued  his  education  and  when 

hi     i    -i  i ks   were  put    aside  turned  his  attention  to  the  occupation  of  farming,  which  he 

t.dlowed    in    that    state    until    he    reached    his    t went y -fourt  h    year.      Like   others,    he    heard    of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  481 

the  opportunities  of  the  growing  west  and  in  1S90  came  to  South  Dakota.  He  settled  first 
in  Hamlin  county,  where  he  purchased  a  quarter  section  of  land  on  section  2,  llayti  town- 
ship, lie  had  very  little  capital,  hut  lie  made  arrangements  for  the  payments  and  with 
characteristic   energy    began   to   develop   the   place,  which   he   continued    to    farm    tor   twelve 

years,  adding  many  improvements  thereto.  At  the  end  of -that  time  he  sold  the  farm  for 
double  the  original  purchase  price,  or  rather  exchanged  it  for  that  value  for  his  present 
business.  He  was  successful  as  an  agriculturist  and  is  making  equally  creditable  progress 
as  a  merchant.  The  store  is  well  appointed,  a  good  line  of  goods  is  carried  and  the  business 
methods   are   thoroughly    reliable. 

On  the  5th  id'  November,  1898,  .Mr.  Lattimer  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mrs.  Cinderella 
Meadows,  widow  of  Joseph  F.  Meadows,  and  tiny  have  a  son,  George,  now  four  years  of 
age.  Mr.  Lattimer  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the  men  and  measures 
ut  the  republican  party  and  at  the  present  writing  is  serving  as  assessor  of  his  township. 
On  one  occasion  he  was  his  party's  candidate  fur  the  office  of  sheriff,  but  was  defeated.  In 
lodge  circles  he  is  well  known.  He  belongs  to  Sioux  Valley  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  of  Castle- 
wood:  to  Watertown  Camp,  No.  145,  I.  0.  0.  F.,  of  which  he  is  a  past  grand  master;  and 
to  the  United  Workmen  lodge,  of  which  he  is  a  past  master.  Jle  is  a  believer  in  the  teach- 
ings of  the  .Methodist  church  and  his  faith  is  a,  guiding   factor   in  his  life,  making  him  a  man 

In able   in   every   relation   and  at   all  times  trustworthy   and   reliable.     He   has  never  been 

afraid  to  venture  where  favoring  opportunity  has  led  the  way.  and  in  his  business  affairs 
he  has  readily  discriminated  between  the  essential  and  the  nonessential.  He  has  made 
rapid  advancement  since  coming  to  South  Dakota  and  may  well  be  termed  one  of  the 
builders  of  this  empire  of  the  northwest. 


HERYEY  ADDISON  TARBELL,   M.  D. 

Dr.  Hervey  Addison  Tarbell,  a  physician  and  surgeon  of  Watertown,  who  is  in  general 
practice  but  has  given  special  study  to  the  treatment  of  the  eye  and  ear.  is  regarded  as 
nie  hi  the  Foremost  representatives  in  this  field.  He  was  born  in  Windsor  county.  Vermont, 
November  16,  1854,  a  son  of  Addison  and  Florella  (Parker)  Tarbell,  both  representatives 
of  old  New  England  families.  They  were  natives  of  Vermont,  in  which  state  they  were 
reared  and  married,  and  there  the  father  followed  the  occupation  of  farming.  In  the 
maternal  line  the  ancestry  is  traced  back  to  Captain  Colleen,  prominent  in  connection  with 
the   Revolutionary   war. 

Dr.  Tarbell  was  reared  at  the  old  family  home  in  the  Green  Mountain  state  and  after 
mastering  the  elementary  branches  of  learning  taught  in  the  public  schools  entered  Kimball 
Union  Academy  at  Meriden,  New  Hampshire,  from  which  institution  he  was  graduated  with 
the  class  of  1874.  He  next  entered  Dartmouth  College,  completing  his  course  in  that,  insti- 
tution with  the  class  of  1878,  at  which  time  the  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  was  conferred 
upon  him.  During  his  senior  year  at  Dartmouth  he  began  reading  medicine,  having  deter- 
mined to  make  its  practice  his  life  work.  When  his  college  course  was  completed  he  came 
to  the  west  and  taught  school  in  Mankato,  Minnesota,  during  which  time  he  continued  his 
reading  of  medicine.  In  1879,  in  company  with  his  brother,  0.  H.  Tarbell.  he  came  to 
Watertown  and  established  the  pioneer  drug  store  of  this  city.  In  1881  he  severed  his  con- 
nection with  the  business,  however,  and  returned  to  Hanover.  New  Hampshire,  where  he 
reentered  Dartmouth  College,  there  pursuing  his  first  year's  medical  course.  Subsequently 
he  went  to  New  York  city  and  entiled  the  medical  department  of  the  College  of  the  City 
of  New  York,  from  which  he  was  graduated  on  the  13th  of  March,  1883.  immediately 
i, ill., wing  he  returned  to  South  Dakota,  settling  at  Plankinton,  Aurora  county,  where  he 
was   in   successful   practice  for  seven  years. 

In  L890  Dr.  Tarbell  came  to  Watertown.  where  he  has  since  been  located,  covering  a 
period  of  twenty-five  years,  from  1001  until  1012  he  was  associated  with  Dr.  R.  F.  Camp- 
bell in  the  conduct  of  the  Watertown  Hospital.  IMs  ability  has  placed  hint  in  the  front 
rank  among  the  representatives  of  the  medical  profession  in  the  eastern  section  of  the 
state.  His  knowledge  of  the  principles  of  medicine  is  comprehensive  and  exact,  and  while 
a    successful    general    practitioner,   he    is    now    concentrating   his   energies    and    efforts    upon    the 


482  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

treatment  oi  diseases  of  the  eye  and  ear,  having  passed  far  beyond  the  point  of  mediocrity 
in  his  practice  in  that  connection.  In  L910  he  built  the  Tarbell  block,  in  which  he  now 
lias  his  office.  Ilis  high  standing  among  his  professional  brethren  is  indicated  in  the  fact 
thai  he  is  mm  the  president  of  the  Watertown  District  Medical  .Society.  He  also  belongs 
to  tin-  South  Dakota  state  Medical  Societj  and  the  American  Medical  Association.  He 
was  appointed  a  member  of  the  United  States  board  of  pension  examiners  at  Plankinton 
and  on  his  removal  to  Watertown  he  was  appointed  a  member  of  the  board  for  that  district. 
lie  has  served  in  tins  capacity  for  thirty  years  and  for  over  twenty  years  has  been  secre- 
tary of  the  Watertown  board.  For  a  decade  he  filled  the  position  of  county  physician  and 
for  two  terms  be  was  county  coroner. 

In     1884     Dr.    Tarbell    wedded    Miss    Anna    Gleason,    a    graduate    of    the    State    Normal 

Scl 1   at    Mankato,   Minnesota,   win.    was   a    teacher   in   the   Mankato   public   schools   at    the 

•  one  <.i  her  marriage.  They  have  three  children,  as  follows:  Lilla.  a  graduate  of  the 
I  ni'versit)  "i  South  Dakota  at  Vermillion,  who  is  now  the  wife  of  Rae  W.  Davis,  an 
electrical  engineer  of  Milwaukee..  Wisconsin;  Helen,  also  a  graduate  of  the  University  of 
South  Dakota,  who  for  the  past  three  years  lias  taught  Latin  in  the  Watertown  public 
schools:  ami  llerwy  (ilea-on,  who  is  a  student  in  the  Northwestern  University  at  Chicago, 
Illinois. 

The  parents  are  members  of  the  Congregational  church  and  Dr.  Tarbell  has  served  as 
a  member  of  the  board  of  trustees  for  a  number  of  years  and  is  now  a  member  of  the 
building  committee,  having  in  charge  the.  erection  of  a  new  church  which  is  in  contempla- 
tion. Fraternally  Dr.  Tarbell  is  connected  with  Watertown  Lodge,  No.  838,  B.  P.  0.  E.  His 
has  been  a  well  spent  life  in  which  he  has  made  wise  use  of  his  time  and  talents.  Grad- 
ually he  has  worked  his  way  upward  and  as  the  years  have  gone  by  the  record  which  he 
has  made  for  professional  ability  and  honor  and  progressiveness  in  citizenship  has  won  for 
him   a    place   among    the    leading    residents    of    Codington   county. 


EDWIN   AI.MNZO  S1IEUMAN. 

The  history  of  Edwin  Alonzo  Sherman  is  not  merely  the  record  of  business  successfully 
conducted,  for  in  the  midst  of  an  active  life  he  lias  found  time  to  cooperate  in  many  move 
incut  s  i  hat  have  had  to  do  u  it  1 1  the  material  upbuilding  ami  the  intellectual  and  moral  progress 
oi  the  city  in  which  he  makes  his  home.  Life  has  always  meant  to  bin,  opportunity,  and 
enterprise,  determination  ami  progressiveness  have  with  him.  as  with  many   others,  spelled 

success. 

\li,  Sherman  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  his  birth  having  occurred  at  Wayland,  Mid- 
dlesex county,  on  the  l'.lth  of  June,  1844,  his  parents  being  Calvin  and  Lucy  P.  (Parmenter) 
Sherman,  of  English  and  French  ancestry  respectively.  The  paternal  immigrant  ancestor  was 
John  Sherman,  who  came  to  the  United  States  in  L630  ami  was  one  of  the  first  professors  of 
Harvard   University,     lie  was  the  father  of  twenty-one  children. 

Reared  in  his  native  town.  Edwin  A.  Sherman  passed  through  consecutive  grade-  In  the 
public  schools  until  graduated    from  the  Wayland  high   school   when  sixteen   years  oi  age.      lie 

afterward  spent   four  years  in   fanning  ami  after  reaching   man's  estate  he  left   I te  and   went 

to  Boston,  where  he  secured  ,i   position  as  clerk   m  an  oil  commission  house.     His  fidelity  and 

an    i tifested  in  the  fact  that  alter  two  years  he  was  admitted  to  a  partnership 

under  the  firm  style  of  Capen,  Sherman  a  i  ompany,  buf  failing  health  caused  bim  to  red  in' 
from  the  firm   nan   years  later,  and.  thinking  to  benefit   bj    a   change  of  climate,  he  made  his 

■:i;  to  the  i  mil  h  west .  During  the  succeeding  winter  hi' engaged  in  teaching  school  near  SiollX 
City,  Iowa,  and  in  dune.  1ST::,  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  where  he  has  since 
made    ids   home       Willi   the   history   of   the  city    he  has   since    ii   closely    identified   and   his 

ortj    veai      connection  therewith  has  been  a  period  of   notable  growth  and  upbuilding  to  the 

i  Soon  after  Ilis  arrival  here  he   purchased  a   half  interest    in  the  Sioux  Falls   Independent. 

a  weekly  republican  paper,  then  published  by  (  .  W.   McDonald.     He  devoted  a  year  and  a   half 

to  journal]  m  and  tl Id  his  interesf   in  the  paper  to  T.  J.  White,     lie  was  superintendent 

of  scho.,1    of    >l haha  county  from  1874  until  1876,  and  while  filling  that  position  organized 

mo  i  oi  I1.,     cl I  districts  in  the  county.    His  efforts  in  behalf  of  education  were  far-reaching 


EDWIN   A.  SHERMAN 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  485 

and  beneficial  and  the  impetus  which  lie  gave  to  the  cause  of  public  instruction  is  felt  today. 
Eventually  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  real-estate  business,  in  which  lie  lias  since  operated, 
and  along  this  and  kindred  lines  he  has  contributed  in  large  measure  to  the  improvement  and 
development  of  the  city.  In  1875  he  erected  the  first  brick  building  in  Sioux  Kails,  the  third 
building  on  Phillips  avenue  south  of  the  Edminson-Jameson  block.  In  1ST"  he  purchased  what 
is  now  the  Cascade  milling  property,  comprising  five  acres  of  ground,  and  became  associated 
with  Isaac  Emerson  and  J.  G.  Botsford  in  the  building  of  the  stone  dam  and  the  Cascade  mill. 
Later  Air.  Botsford  sold  his  interest  to  George  B.  Wheeler.  In  1887  the  scope  of  the  business 
was  extended  to  include  the  purchase  and  operation  of  the  electric  light  plant,  and  in  that  year 
the  Cascade  Milling  Company  was  incorporated  with  a  capital  of  one  hundred  and  fifty  thou- 
sand dollar-.  This  business  has  been  continued  uninterruptedly  and  is  one  of  the  foremost 
productive  industries  not  only  of  Sioux  Falls  but  of  the  southeastern  section  of  the  state. 

In  every  <• ition  Mr.  Sherman  has  proved  himself  to  be  a  man  of  sound  judgment  and 

unfaltering  enterprise  and  at  all  times  his  labors  have  been  of  a  character  that  has  contributed 
to  public  progress  a-  well  as  to  individual  success.  lie  has  built  a  number  of  business  blocks 
and  fine  residences  in  Sioux  Falls.  In  1878  he  erected  a  stone  building  on  the  southeast  corner 
of  .Main  avenue  and  Ninth  street  and  also  erected  all  of  the  buildings  east  to  the  alley  on 
Ninth  street,  as  well  as  many  of  the  buildings  south  on  Main  avenue.  In  1883  Mr.  Sherman 
erected  the  building  which  was  occupied  as  the  post  office  until  May  18.  1895.  The  Cascade 
block  was  erected  by  him  and  also  the  Union  Trust  Company  block.  He  platted  what  is  known 
as  Sherman's  addition  to  Sioux  Falls  and  thereon  erected  a  commodious,  substantial  and 
attractive  residence.  At  all  times  he  has  recognized  the  possibilities  of  the  city  and  utilized 
his  opportunities  for  promoting  its  growth  and  development,  and  his  labors  have  been  far- 
reaching,  effective  ami  beneficial.  In  Ism;  he  was  instrumental  in  organizing  the  Minnehaha 
National  Bank,  of  which  he  became  the  first  president,  continuing  in  the  office  for  two  years. 
In  1887  he  organized  the  Union  Trust  Company  and,  resigning  from  the  presidency  of  the 
former  institution,  concentrated  his  efforts  upon  the  management  of  the  latter,  which  soon 
afterward  transferred  its  banking  business  to  the  Union  National  Bank,  of  which  he  also 
became  the  president.  In  1887  he  became  associated  with  John  M.  Spicer,  of  Willmar,  ami 
undertook  tin'  building  of  the  Willmar  i  Sioux  Kails  Railroad  under  the  direction  of  James 
J.  Hill,  of  the  Great  Northern  Railroad  Company.  Together  Mr.  Sherman  and  Mr.  Spicer 
located,  named  and  platted  all  the  towns  along  the  line  for  a  distance  of  one  hundred  and 
forty-nine  miles.  Mr.  Sherman  is  a  most  resourceful  man.  who  throughout  his  business  career 
has  recognized  and  improved  opportunities  which  others  have  passed  heedlessly  by.  Moreover, 
he  has  the  ability  to  coordinate  forces  and  to  bring  into  a  unified  whole  seemingly  diverse 
interests. 

A  record  id'  Air.  Sherman  would  be  incomplete  and  unsatisfactory  were  then'  failure  to 
make  reference  to  his  public  service  outside  the  strict  path  of  business.  His  fellow  townsmen, 
appreciating  his  worth  and  ability,  have  frequently  called  him  to  office  and  would  have  con- 
ferred upon  him  many  other  official  honors  had  he  not  declined.  Ih-  was  elected  treasurer  of 
the  territory  lor  the  term  ls77-s  and  on  his  retirement  from  that  position  was  elected  auditor 
lor  a  two  years'  term.  Again  in  1881  the  latter  office  was  offered  him  but  he  declined.  He 
was  elected  one  of  the  first  trustees  of  Sioux  Falls  after  its  incorporation  as  a  village  and  he 
has  don.-  much  effective  work  in  behalf  of  public  education  as  a   member  of  the  school  board. 

lb-  was  one  of  the  first  city  i missioners,  having  I u  elected  in  19(18,  and  in  1910  he  was 

elected  to  represent  his  district  in  the  -tate  legislature.     His  political  allegiance  has  always 

I a   given   to   tin-   republican    party  ami   he   has   ever   kept   well   informed  on  the  questions 

"i  the  day,  suppoi  t  ing  his  position  by  intelligent  argument  and  bringing  to  bear  as  a  test 
of  his  political  position  the  sound  judgment  of  a  practical  business  man.  No  more  tangible 
evidence  ot  Mr.  Sherman'-  public  spirit  can  be  given  than  the  fact  that  he  donated  to  the  city 
Sherman  Park.  In  November.  1910,  he  gave  to  Sioux  Falls  fifty-three  acres  through  which 
the  Sioux  river  flows,  (inc. half  is  hilly  woodland  and  one  half  high  upland,  and  since  the  gift 
was  made  the  trait  has  been  continuously  used  for  park  purposes  under  the  direction  of  the 
City  officials.  It  was  appropriately  named  Sherman  Park  and  Mr.  Sherman  has  had  charge 
of  the  development  of  the  roads,  bridges  and  buildings.  The  park  is  visited  by  citizens  gen- 
erally, also  by  people  from  the  entire  southeastern  part  of  the  state  and  from  adjoining  sec- 
tions of  Iowa  and  Minnesota,  many  coming  from  long  distances  to  enjoy  the  woods,  the  picnic 
grounds  and   natural  beauties  of  the  place.      During    1914   the  attendance  in  July  and   August 


186  HISTORY  OF   Si  >UTH   D  \KuTA 

was  estimated  to  be  between  four  and  five  thousand  each  Sunday.  The  park  furnishes  boating, 
bathing,  tennis  and  other  Bports  and  each  year  the  facilities  for  these  will  be  extended  and 
improved.    The  uplands  are  laid  out  in  walks,  adorned  with  beautiful  shade  trees  and  the  tract 

to. lay  has  the  appearance  of  a  well  developed  park.  Admission  is  tire  an. Mia-  park  is  reai  bed 
in  street  car  line.  The  Minnehaha  Country  i  lub  has  been  located  on  adjoining  grounds  and 
fine  buildings  h.n  e  been  i  bei  e  ei  ected. 

Mr  Sherman  has  been  married  twice.  On  the  15th  oi  September,  1873,  he  wedded  Miss 
Florence  1..  Cowdrey,  oi  Melrose,  Massachusetts,  who  passed  away  February  i.  1890,  leaving 
two  daughters,  Jessie  I.,  and  Mabel  F..  the  former  a  graduate  of  Wellesley  College.  On  the 
9th  hi  June,  IS92,  Mr.  Sherman  wedded  Katharine  Elwell,  oi  London,  England,  and  thej  have 
a  son,  I'hilip  F. 

Mr.  Sherman   is  an  active  member  of  the  Commercial  Club,  of  which   he  has  been   the 

president       die   familj    occupy  a   prominent  social   position  and  their  homo  i-  the  abode  of 

hearted   hospitality.     In  all  the  relations  of  life,  public  and  private,  Mr.  Sherman  has 

won  the  regard,  confidence  and  goodwill  of  his  fellow  townsmen  and  of  all  with  whom  he  has 

I te  associated.     With  him  "life  is  real,  life  is  earnest."  and  he  has  found  in  the  faithful 

performance  of  each  .lay's  duties  strength  and  courage  for  those  of  the  ensuing  day.  Each  step 
in  his  career  has  been  a  forward  one,  bringing  him  a  broader  outlook  and  wider  opportunities, 

and  long  since  he  has  reached  a  position  where  public  opinion  accounts  him  i if  the  valued. 

representative  and  foremost  citizens  of  Sioux  Falls. 

That  Mr.  Sherman  deeply  ponders  grave  and  important  problems  of  the  day  is  indicated 
in  an  article  which  he  wrote  and  submitted  to  Eveiybody's  Magazine  in  response  to  a  general 
invitation  from  the  editor  for  letters  on  the  liquor  traffic.  Over  ten  thousand  were  received 
and  Mr.  Sherman  was  awarded  one  of  the  prizes.     His  article  was  a-  follows: 

"As  a  prelude  to  this  article  it  is  proper  to  say  that  the  writer  is  and  has  been  for  forty- 
one  years  a  resident  of  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  coming  into  the  then  territory  from  a 
\e»  England  state  in  quest  of  health,  and  with  a  desire  to  become  identified  with  the  business 
interests  oi  a  new  country  and  to  benefit  thereby.  In  both  of  these  quests  he  has  been  suc- 
cessful, s.i  that  at  the  age  of  seventy  years  he  is  in  the  full  enjoyment  of  health  and  possessed 
of  all  the  vigor  that  characterized  his  earlier  manhood,  lie  has  also  acquired  a  competence 
sufficient  at  least  to  keep  the  wolf  from  the  door,  and  enable  him  as  a  lover  of  nature  to  spend 
his  time  in  a  way  best  suited  t.i  his  tastes  and  temperament. 

"The  liist  question  submitted  is.  'What  do  you  know  of  the  effects  of  rum  selling  and  rum 
drinking?' 

"It  is  understood  that  tin-  i-  intended  to  apply  to  all  alcoholic  drinks,  the  word  nun  being 
used  for  short.  This  question  admits  of  only  a  one-sided  answer.  The  writer  has  never  seen 
the  least  particle  ..I  good  resulting  from  the  sale  of  rum.  lie  challenges  anyone  to  produce 
any  evidence  to  show  that  any  individual  or  community,  the  state  or  the  nation,  or  humanity 
in  general,  have  been  made  better  or  happier,  .n  elevated  in  the  -.ale  of  existence  by  the  use 
of  rum.      The  evidence  is  all  the  other  way  and  the  facts  that  might   be  related  even  during  the 

writer's  knowledge  of  the.  .1 oralizing,  the  degrading,  an. I  the  ruinous  effects  of  rum  sidling 

and  rum  drinking,  could  not  be  brought  within  the  space  all. .tied  for  a  magazine  article. 

"I  In-  writer  has  Been  Scores  of  men  led  tu  then    mill   through  a  taste  lor  rum.  cultivated 

ami  strengthened  bj    its  public  sale.     It  is  a  vampire  that   -inks  the  strength  and  life  blood 

"i  1 1  -  victim  u  nl  i  I  In-  In'.-,  .me-  power  less  to  -hake  it  nil'.     His  mind  lii  ■comes  distorted,  his  body 

ical  wreck,  all  sense  oi  mora]  obligation  gone,  until  at  last  he  nil-  a  felon's  cell  or  -inks 

intn  a  drunkard's  grave,  often  hastening  the  end  1>\   In-  own  suicidal  hand. 

''Scores  and  hundreds  of  home-  In  this  city  have  hern  darkened,  the  joj  and  happiness  of 
home  life  destroyed,  the  family  subjected  to  poverty  and  the  children  going  ragged  and  hungry, 
tic  lead  ..!  thr  family  once  a  man  but  now  bereft  oi  all  manhood  spends  hi-  time 
and  hi-  substance  in  the  ruin  -hop-.  Many  a  home  ol  that  kind  in  this  city  is  today,  and  more 
have  In. mi  in  the  past,  sustained  by  the  hard  earned  wages  of  the  wife  and  mother,  who  still 
cherishes  in  her  heart   the  faith  and  devotion  and  hue  of  woniaiihood. 

"The  ivoi  i  feature  oi  the  traffic  is  that  the  citj  by  a  majority  vote  each  year,  countenances 
and  permits  the  sale,  and  bj  exacting  a  high  license  fee  virtually  becomes  a  partner  in  the 
business. 

"During  two  years  of  official  service  as  a  member  of  the  citj  council  in  this  city,  and  a 
year  following  this  as  one  ol  the  citj  commissioners  under  the  new   form  of  city  government, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  487 

the  writer  came  in  closer  touch  with  the  misery  connected  with  it  all  than  ever  before.  The 
cries  of  the  many  unfortunates  from  the  city  lock-up,  writhing  in  the  agonies  of  delirium, 
still  ring  in  his  ears.  Every  morning  the  victims  of  arrest  were  herded  into  the  city  justice 
office  ami  fined.  If  the  poor  devils  had  any  money  it  was  taken  to  pay  the  fine.  If  not.  they 
were  sent  to  the  county  jail  to  If  incarcerated  for  a  certain  number  of  days.  The  wife  ami 
family  in  the  meantime,  if  the  offender  had  one,  and  most  of  these  unfortunates  had.  was 
struggling  in  poverty  at  home.  The  city  had  provided  the  temptation  by  permitting  and  en- 
couraging the  sale  of  liquor  in  these  places  where  the  victim's  appetite  led  him,  had  received 
part  of  the  profits  from  the  sale,  and  then  when  he  had  fallen  had  dragged  him  into  court  and 
stripped  him  of  his  last  dollar,  or  behind  dungeon  bars  deprived  him  of  his  time  which  should 
have  gone  for  the  support  of  his  family. 

"The  injustice  and  the  inhumanity  of  it  all  was  forced  upon  the  writer's  mind,  and  this 
added  to  the  many  heart-rending  appeals  for  assistance  from  suffering  wives  and  mothers, 
led  him  to  resolve  that  so  far  as  lay  within  his  power  the  best  efforts  of  his  remaining  days 
would  be  devoted  to  remedying  this  accursed  evil. 

•'The  blighting  effects  of  the  mm  traffic  are  undoubtedly  the  same  wherever  its  sale  is 
permitted.  The  writer  is  firmly  of  the  opinion,  so  far  as  his  own  city  is  concerned,  that  the 
general  intelligence  and  thrift  of  its  people  is  also  equal  to  any  city  of  like  size.  It  has,  in 
fact,  many  superior  advantages  which  invite  a  residence  here.  It  is  because  the  writer  loves 
it  and  has  been  identified  witli  its  growth  from  a  frontier  post  to  a  city  of  twenty  thousand 
people,  that  he  wants  to  see  the  only  stain  upon  it,  the  curse  and  the  blight  of  rum  removed. 

"The  second  question  is,  'What  do  you  think  is  the  right  way  to  settle  the  question?' 
There  are  many  ways  by  which  the  removal  of  the  curse  of  rum  may  be  hastened.  In  the 
writer's  opinion  the  surest  and  best  way  is  through  a  strong,  healthy  public  sentiment.  We 
have  seen  the  folly  in  this  state  of  attempting  to  enact  laws  at  the  top  that  cannot  be  enforced 
at  the  bottom.  This  is  like  building  a  house  with  a  poor  foundation — the  structure  will  totter 
and  fall,  Under  the  present  local  option  laws  in  this  state,  each  city  and  town  is  permitted 
to  choose  for  itself  between  good  and  evil.  Each  community  on  this  question  is  made  a  free 
moral  agent.  This  course  is  in  harmony  with  the  Divine  plan  concerning  man.  The  blight 
following  an  evil  choice  demonstrates  the  wisdom  of  a  better  course,  and  the  right  will  even- 
tually prevail  as  sure  as  there  is  a  God  in  heaven.  The  progress  may  be  slow,  just  as  the 
evolution  of  man  has  been  slow,  but  it  is  sure  to  come. 

"The  curse  of  slavery  would  undoubtedly  have  been  eradicated  long  ago  through  peaceful 
means  under  the  stress  of  public  opinion.  The  south  rebelled  against  the  march  of  public 
sentiment  and  war  was  the  result  that  put  an  end  to  the  curse,  but  at  what  a  cost  to  human 
life.  The  curse  of  rum  is  a  far  greater  evil  and  far  more  costly  to  human  life  than  was  the 
curse  of  slavery.  The  victims  of  rum  sleep  in  every  cemetery  in  the  land.  They  include  forty 
per  cent  of  the  inmates  of  our  insane  asylums. 

"The  writer  can  see  a  vast  improvement  in  public  sentiment  concerning  the  rum  traffic 
dining  the-  past  few  years.  Each  year  adds  to  the  column  of  towns  that  have  had  the  mask 
removed  from  their  eyes.  They  have  thrown  oft'  the  shackles  of  rum  that  bound  them  ami 
have  started  on  the  upward  march  of  improvement.  Each  one  by  its  example  and  the  never 
failing  good  results  that  follow  release  from  such  thraldom,  adds  to  the  dry  list  at  the  next 
year's  election.  There  must  be  a  healthy  majority  to  accomplish  the  best  results.  If  the 
vote  at  first  is  carried  by  a  small  majority  to  the  dry  column,  the  wets  will  use  every  In- 
trigue possible,  moving  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell  to  win  it  back  again.  They  sometimes 
succeed  but  it  is  only  a  short-lived  victor}-. 

'•One  brewer  in  this  city  advertises  that  every  man  has  a  right  to  choose  for  himself 
what  he  shall  eat  or  what  he  shall  drink.  While  a  man  may  have  that  right,  yet  under  no 
circumstances  has  he  any  right  either  as  an  individual  or  as  a  corporate  body  of  individuals 
to  put  the  cup  that  destroys  to  his  neighbor's  lips. 

"The  greal   business  interests  of  the  country,  the  railway  corporations  and  even  the  secre 
tary  of  our  great  navy,  have  come  to  realize  the  fact  that  men  enrolled  in  their  service  cannot 
be  relied  upon  SO  long  as  they  indulge  their  thirst   for  rum.     Its  use  by  the  employes  of  these 
great  interests  is  now  prohibited.     Every  employer  of  labor  has  the  right  to  say  that  he  will 
not   employ  men  who  take  that  into  their  systems  which   unfits  them   for  trustworthy  sew 
ice,  and  often  endangers  human  life. 

"The  writer  has  visited  many  towns  and  cities  in  the  west  where  the  dry  movement  has 


488  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

prevailed  and  t h<-  result  i-  something  marvelous.  Business  has  improved,  good  order  prevails 
ami  the-  jails  that  before  were  crowded  are  now  nearly  empty. 

"It  was  the  writer's  privilege  three  years  agi  ,  as  a  member  of  the  South  Dakota  Legislature, 
to  assist  in  the  passage  oi  a  l>ill  introduced  by  a  colleague  from  Minnehaha  county,  which  pro- 
vided for  the  closing  ot  sal is  at  9:00  p.  in.,  instead  of  at  eleven  o'clock  as  formerly.    Under 

tin-  "M  law   more  li'i was  sold  an. I  more  drunkenness  created  between  9:00  ami  11:00  p.  m. 

than  any  other  bours  "i  tin'  day.  The  hill  was  strenuously  fought  by  tin-  liquor  interests  and 
dire  disastei  predicted  if  it  prevailed.  The  result  bas  been  a  betterment  in  every  respect. 
Drunkenness  a-  former!}  seen  on  the  streets  mi  account  of  men  staggering  home  from  late 
carousals,  lias  been  eliminated.  Public  sentiment  not  only  sustains  the  measure  hut  it  is  prob- 
able that  a  further  amputation  will  he  made  by  tie  next  legislature,  controlled  as  it  will  be 
by  a  majority  oi  progressive  republicans. 

"With  this  exterminating  process  continued  throughout  the  country  in  the  same  proport  ion 

as  ii   has  been  during  the  past  five  years,  and  within  the  next  ten  years  the  n ster  nun  will 

fill  an  unholy  grave.  God  grant  the  time  may  speedily  come  and  that  the  writer  may  live  to 
see  the  day.  We  -hall  then  look  back  and  wonder  why  we  ever  permitted  it  to  exist.  ju-t  as 
the  white  race  in  the  south  today  from  the  advanced  stage  of  it-  present  prosperity  looks  back 
with  regret  that  slavery  was  so  lung  permitted  to  exist. 

"  knother  way  by  which  the  curse  of  rum  may  be  hastened  to  it-  end  is  to  give  the  right 
"i  franchise  to  women.  Why  is  it  that  the  rum  interests  are  so  bitterly  opposing  this  move- 
ment? Because  they  know  that  if  woman  comes  into  her  right  and  exercises  her  right  that 
a  large  majority  of  them  will  vote  right  and  that  the  death  knell  of  the  rum  traffic  is  sounded. 
A-  proof  of  this,  over  one  thousand  saloons  were  sent  into  oblivion  at  the  spring  elections  in 
Illinois,  aided   h\    the   \ote-  of  women. 

"Your  readers  may  be  interested  to  know  why  sioux  Kail-  a-  a  city  ha-  so  long  continued 
and  upheld  the  rum  traffic.  There  are  many  reason-,  the  most  potent  of  which  is  that  polite- 
lias  played  an  important  part  in  the  game.  Polities  and  ruin  have  been  closely  allied  in  the 
past  and  have  played  into  each  other'-  hands,  the  one  seeking-  votes  and  the  other  seeking 
protection  tor  the  traffic.  The  saloons  have  been  the  devil's  workshop  in  manufacturing  votes 
lor  ambitious  politicians.  The  great  majority  of  thinking  men  ill  this  state  van  no  longer  be 
held  in  place  to  support  political  office  seekers  that  ally  themselves  with  the  rum  interest.-. 
The  successful  party  in  the  near  future  will  be  one  based  on  temperance. 

"Ii  it  transpires  in  tin-  or  anj  othei  state  now  under  local  option  rule,  that  any  com- 
munity persists  in  maintaining  within  its  limits  practices  both  pernicious  to  the  pubic  good 
ami  against  the  voice  of  a  huge  majority  of  the  residents  of  the  county  iii  which  such  com- 
munity exists,  ami  who  are  injured  by  such  practices,  then  it  may  become  necessary  to  make 
Hi.'  countj   the  controlling  unit  on  these  matters. 

"Anothei    factor  in  keeping   the  traffic  alive  has  been  the  commercial  interests.     Men  in 

business,  good  business  men,  ami  g 1  citizens  generally,  have  feared  the  effect   that  closing 

tie  saloons  might  have  on  their  business.  Not  one  oi  these  gentlemen  would,  if  he  could 
avoid  it.  permit  the  location  of  a  saloon  next  to  his  own  place  of  business,  because  of  the 
'"■MIL'  effects  and  the  disgusting  feature-  that  follow  the  close  proximity  ol  the  business 
ot  in  in  selling. 

"Men  al-o  argue  that  closing  the  saloons  will  leave  a  hug.'  number  oi  buildings  vacant 
and  -o  injure  the  town.  Al-o  that  losing  the  license  money  would  increase  the  rate  oi  taxation. 
All  ol  tin-'  objections  are  being  made  untenable  by  the  experience  of  towns  that  have  gone 
dry.  Business  is  not  injured  but  improved,  The  vacant  building-  arc  soon  filled  by  other 
and  more  respectable  lines  of  business.  The  reduction  in  tic  cost  of  policing  the  city,  the 
greater  taxes  secured  by  new  and  better  business,  more  than  compensates  i"i  any  loss  in 
license  fees.  Even  il  there  wen-  a  temporary  loss  of  revenue  while  the  change  was  being 
made,  it  would  be  very  small  and  not  worthy  of  consideration  against  the  greater  benefit 
i  I  illg    from   ha\  iug  a   clean    tow  n. 

"When   t  he-,,.   1  hi -i  ne--  men   w  ho  now    hold  t  lie   balance  of  power  on  this  question,  will  look 

at  tin-   matte]    in  the  light   oi   a  moral  obligation   not  onlj    to  their  families  but   to  others,  and 

!"     iallj    to   the  young    men   ami    women   from    the   surrounding  country   that   are   now    filling 

our  col!,',-,  thej     "ill  then  givi    their  vote  and  their  influence  toward  removing  the  Btigma 

and  the  temptations  that   attach  to  the  business  of  rum  selling. 

"The  responsibility  in  this  matter  is  great.    E\ ery  life  sacrificed  t"  the  monster  rum,  every 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  489 

crime  committed  by  its  disciples,  only  adds  another  nail  to  its  coffin.  The  responsibility  for 
each  overt  act  must  be  laid  at  the  door  of  every  man  who  by  his  vote  encourages  and  sustains 
the  traffic." 


HENRY    T.   COOPER. 


Henry  T.  Cooper,  of  Whitewood,  lias  been  for  a  number  of  years  actively  connected 
with  the  business  development  of  his  part  of  the  state  and  lias  also  served  for  four  terms 
as  state  senator.  He  is  cashier  of  the  Whitewood  Hank  and  for  a  long  period  was  extensively 
int.  nsted  in  cattle-raising  in  this  state  but  has  now  transferred  most  of  his  interests  in 
that  line  to  Louisiana..  He  was  born  in  Warwickshire,  England,  June  35,  1850,  and  his 
I  irents  were  Fred  and  Emma  Cooper,  likewise  natives  of  that  country.  The  father  became 
a  merchant  in  early  manhood  and  continued  to  follow  that  business  until  his  demise,  which 
occurred   when   his  ,,,u,  Henry  T..  was  but   seven  years  of  age. 

The  latter  attended  public  school  in  England  and  continued  to  reside  in  that  country 
until  lie  was  twenty-seven  years  of  age.  when  he  crossed  the  Atlantic  and  located  in  New 
Yo;k  city.  He  followed  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad  to  Bismarck.  North  Dakota,  in  the 
employ  of  tin-  Northwestern  Freight  &  Transportation  Company,  remaining  there  until 
L880,  and  then  removed  to  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  with  the  same  company,  continuing  at 
Pierre  for  five  years.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  went  to  Chadron,  Nebraska,  and  engaged 
in  the  freighting  business  (or  himself  for  a  short  time.  He  then  removed  successively  to 
Buffalo  Gap,  Rapid  (  ity,  Sturgis  and  Whitewood.  arriving  in  the  latter  place  in  the  fall  of 
1887.  lie  continued  there  until  1890,  when  hi'  disposed  of  his  interests  in  the  freight  and 
transportation    business,    gradually    selling    lus    wagons,    horses    and    mules.     Subsequently 

he  became  I kkeeper  in  the  Merchants  National  Bank  of  Deadwood  although  he  continued 

to  make  hi-  home  in  Whitewood.  In  1895  he  was  elected  county  treasurer  and  dining  his 
trim    of    office   discharged   his    duties    to    the    satisfaction    of   his   constituents.     In    1890    he 

I  ut    m    a    waterworks   system    in   Whitew 1.   which   he   sold   to   the   city   a    number- of    years 

later,   and    in    1900    became    cashier   of    the   Whitew 1    Bank,    in   which    capacity    he    is    still 

serving,  lie  understands  well  the  minutiae  of  banking  and  also  the  larger  monetary  and 
financial  problems  that  so  closely  affect  all  hanks,  and  under  his  direction  the  institution 
has  prospered.  He  is  president  of  the  Whit. wood  Electric  Light  &  Power  Company  and 
tor  a  number  of  years  operated  a  large  cattle  ranch  north  of  Whitewood.  However,  he 
recently  abandoned  the  raising  of  stock  in  South  Dakota  am!  became  interested  in  the 
cattle  business  ,n  Louisiana,  where  he  owns  a  large  ranch  and  where  he  considers  climatic 
conditions  more  favorable  than  in  this  state.  He  still  owns  considerable  land  in  South 
Dakota,    however. 

Mr.  Cooper  was  married  in  April,  18S8,  to  Miss  Kate  Grimshaw  and  to  that  marriage 
were  horn  two  children:  Henry  Grimshaw,  who  died  at  Grinnell  College  in  1911,  wdien 
twenty-one  years  of  age;  and  Ellwood,  a  resident  of  Chicago.  The  wife  and  mother  died 
in  linn  and  in  April.  1904.  ilr.  Cooper  was  married  to  Mis,  Dollie  Pray,  a  native  of  Omaha, 
Nebraska,  and   .,   daughter  of  John    Pray.     Her   father  was  an  early  settler   of  Omaha   and 

wa-   lor  a   n ber  of  years  a  master  mechanic  in  the  employ  of  the  Union  Pacific   Railroad 

i  pany.      He    now    draws   a    pension    from    the    railroad    for    long    service    and   also    is    on    the 

pension  h-t  of  the  government,  as  he  was  a  soldier  in  the  Union  army  during  the  t  livil 
war.  He  lives  part  of  tin'  time  with  Mr.  and  Mr-.  Cooper  in  Whitewood,  spends  part  of 
each  year  upon  tin-  ian.  li  in  Louisiana  of  which  Mr.  i  ooper  is  one  of  the  owners,  and  the 
remainder  of  the  time   with  a  son   in  Omaha. 

Mr.  Cooper  is  a  republican  and  for  one  term  served  as  county  treasurer  and  for 
four  trims,  in  1899,  1901,  190.",  and  1907,  represented  his  district  in  the  state  legislature, 
where  he  made  an  enviable  record  for  efficiency  and  devotion  to  the  public  good.  His 
religious  belief  is  that  id'  the  Presbyterian  church  and  he  takes  a  helpful  part  in  the 
work  of  that  organization.  Fraternally  he  is  a  membet  of  the  Masonic  order.  The  ranch 
in  Louisiana  which  Mr.  Cooper  owns  together  with  a  partner  is  situated  north  of  Baton 
Rouge  and  comprises  twenty-eight  hundred  acres  oi  land,  which  is  devoted  to  the  raising 
of  high  grade  beef  rattle.     He  finds  conditions  more   favorable  there  to  successful   ranching 


490  HIST*  >RY  OF  Si  >UTH  DAK(  >l  \ 

than  in  South  Dakota  and  ha-  greai  faith  in  the  success  of  In-  venture.  He  has  been 
connected  with  the  west  for  manj   years,  coming  here  when  tin-  railroads  ha. I  just   begun   to 

°Pen  "T  tl ntry,  and  a-  a   freightei   learned  much  of  pioneer  conditions,  a.  be  continued 

in  that  business  until  the  extension  of  the  railroads  made  it  no  longer  profitable.  As  the 
country  became  more  thickly  settled  ami  as  towns  and  cities  sprang  up  he  adapted  himsell 
tn  the  changing  conditions  .d  life  and  took  advantage  of  opportunities  as  they  arose.     He 

ll:l-   ": d    financial   prosperitj    and   lias   also   the   satisfaction  oi    knowing   that    In'   has   had 

a    |  ait    111   the  development   of  In-  adopted  state. 


SAMUEL  S.  LOCKHART. 


Samuel  S.  Lockhart,  member  of  the  bar  of  Milbank  and  county  judge  of  Grant  county, 
was  born  in  Tarbolton,  Ayrshire,  Scotland.  November  20,  1850,  a  son  of  John  and  Agnes 
(Graj  i  Lockhart,  who  were  also  natives  of  Tarbolton.  The  father,  who  was  b,orn  January  21, 
I-:.1-.  i-  now  living  at  Clear  Lake,  South  Dakota,  but  the  mother,  who  was  bom  in  August. 
1821,  died  March  ii.  1900.  They  were  married  in  1849  and  had  a  family  of  ten  children,  of 
whom  seven  ;ire  yet  living,  as  follows:  Samuel  S.,  of  tin-  review;  John  J...  of  Pierre,  South 
Dakota,  who  is  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business,  is  also  active  in  the  ranks  of  the  republican 
party  and  was  formerly  commissioner  of  school  and  public  lands;  James  G.,  a  blacksmith  of 
Milbank;  Andrew  J.,  of  Clear  Lake,  who  is  engaged  in  the  real-estate  and  banking  business 
and  acts  as  president  of  the  Eastern  Investment  Company;  Robert  S.,  who  is  in  the  employ 
of  the  International  Harvester  Company  at  Watertown;  Margaret,  with  whom  John  Lockhart 
now  makes  his  home  and  who  is  the  wife  of  John  Tower;  and  Thomas  F.,  who  was  success- 
fully engaged  in  agricultural  pursuits,  throughout  his  active  business  career  and  is  now 
living  retired  at  Portage,,  Wisconsin.  The  father  has  been  an  active  factor  in  the  local  ranks 
of  the  republican  party  and  held  a  number  of  town  offices.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the 
United  Presbyterian  church. 

Samuel  S.  Lockhart  acquired  bis  education  in  tin i i  scl Is  of  Caledonia,  Wisconsin. 

and  the  High  School  of  Portage,  from  which  he  graduated,  lie  then  taught  school  about  for 
four  years,  after  which  he  pursued  the  studj  of  law  under  private  instruction,  being  admitted 
to  the  bar  in  1881.  Previous  to  this  time  be  was  called  to  the  olliee  of  clerk  of  the  court  at 
Portage,  Wisconsin,  accepting  that  position  in  1879  and  serving  until  1883.  During  the 
winter  of  iss:;  he  was  clerk  of  the  senate  at  Madison,  Wisconsin,  and  in  May  of  that  year  he 
removed  to  Milbank,  South  Dakota,  where  he  entered  upon  the  practice  of  his  profession.  In 
this  held  he  has  since  been  active  and  now  has  an  extensive  practice  which  is  indicative  of  the 
wide  trust  reposed  in  hi-  professional  ability.  He  has  again  and  again  been  called  to  public 
olliee  along  the  line  of  his  profession.  Iii  iss.-,  and  1886  lie  was  district  attorney  for  Grant 
county  and  in  L895  and  L896  he  was  states  attorney,  having  served  in  the  meantime  as  city 
attorney  in  L893  and  1894.  In  1890  he  was  made  special  1'nitecl  States  agent  for  collecting 
mortgages  and  indebtedness  for  the  United  States  census  bureau.  In  I'.inii  he  was  elected 
county  judge  and  has  occupied  the  position  continuously  sine  sav<  for  a  period  of  two  years. 
He  has  made  an  excellent  record  as  a  fair  and  impartial  judge  upon  the  bench  and  his  decis 
m  "'    i haracterized  by  a  master  ml  grasp  of  the  various  problems  presented  for  solution. 

'hi  the  29th  of  March.  1879,  at  Randolph,  Wisconsin.  \lr.  Lockhart  was  united  iii  mar- 
i  iage  to  Miss  Harriet  I..  Marvin,  a  daughter  of  George  G.  Marvin,  a  farmer  and  a  member  of 
the  Wisconsin  legislature  in  the  year  1871,  Mr.  and  Mrs,  Lockhart  are  the  parents  of  live 
children,  namelj  ;  Harriel  M..  who  has  for  a  number  of  year-  been  a  teacher  in  the  public 
schools  oi  Diiluth;  Agnes  C,  who  follow-  the  profession  oi  teaching  in  Seattle;  John  G., 
ei  aged  in  the  wholesale  lumbet  business  ai  Sheboygan,  Wisconsin;  Marvin,  an  agriculturist 
oi  Saskatchewan,  Canada;  and  Margaret  Janet,  who  is  attending  school. 

The  parent-  are  members  of  tin.  Congregational  church  and  Mr.  Lockhart  uives  his  polit- 
ical allegiance  to  the  republican  party.     He  is  also  a  very  pr incut  Mason.     He  was  initiated 

into   tl der   on    the   :„Mth    oi    November,    Is;  I,   and   on   the   Sth    ei    May    following   became   a 

Mastei    Mason   in   Fori    Wit bago  Lodge,  \o.  :;:;.  of  Portage,  Wisconsin,     lie  was  demitted 

therefrom  and   affiliated   with    Milbank   Lodge,  No.  20,  of   Milbank,  South   Dakota,   March    L9, 
I  Mi  I .      In    1895    In     was   elected    junior   warden,   became  senior   warden    ill    L903   and    worshipful 


SAM1  EL  s.  LOCKHART 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  493 

master  in  1903  and  1904.  In  June,  1902,  lie  was  appointed  grand  pursuivant  and  in  1906  junior 
grand  steward,  while  in  1907  he  was  elected  junior  grand  warden,  becoming  senior  grand 
warden  in  1908.  The  following  year  lie  was  made  deputy  grand  master  and  in  June,  1910,  at 
Pierre,  he  was  chosen  most  worship! nl  grand  master.  He  became  a  Royal  Arch  .Mason  in  18S0 
at  Portage,  Wisconsin,  and  following  his  removal  to  the  west  joined  Milbank  Chapter,  No.  15, 
R.  A.  M.,  on  the  20th  of  February,  1SS4.  He  was  elected  scribe  in  1895,  king  in  1897,  serving 
until  1904,  and  in  1900  was  chosen  high  priest.  In  1907  he  was  elected  secretary  ami  has  since 
occupied  that  position.  In  1880  he  joined  Ft.  Winnebago  C'ommandery,  No.  4,  at  Portage, 
Wisconsin,  but  afterward  demitted  and  joined  Hie  commandery  at  Aberdeen,  youth  Dakota, 
in  1910.  In  1895  he  joined  the  Royal  and  Select  Masters  and  was  thrice  illustrious  master 
of  the  council  at  Milbank.  In  April,  L913,  lie  became  a  member  of  the  consistory  ami  in 
October,  1904,  joined  the  Shrine,  of  which  both  he  and  his  wife  are  members.  He  is  a  recog- 
nized leader  in  Masonic  circles  in  his  part  of  the  state  and  exemplifies  in  his  life  the  beneficent 
spirit  of  the  craft.  He  is  now  serving  as  president  of  the  board  of  education  of  Milbank, 
having  been  connected  with  that  board  for  about  twelve  years  and  at  the  same  time  he  is  upon 
the  bench  as  county  judge.  No  one  questions  his  fidelity  to  duty.  It  is  well  known  that 
South  Dakota  has  in  him  a  loyal  champion,  that  he  has  faith  in  her  future  and  that  he  does 
everything  in  his  power  to  advance  her  interests,  promote  her  material  and  moral  progress 
and  uphold  her  political  and  legal  status. 


OSCAR    W.    GERANEN. 


Oscar  W.  Geranen,  a  general  merchant  of  Lake  Norden,  is  wide-awake,  alert,  enter- 
prising, watching  constantly  for  opportunities  that  mean  advancement  ami  conducting  his 
business  in  a  manner  that  is  beneficial  to  the  community  as  well  as  to  himself.  His  stock 
of  goods  is  as  large  as  can  be  found  in  any  town  of  the  same  size  and  in  the  conduct  of 
hi-  bii-ino-s  he  i-  meeting  with  well  merited  success.  He  was  born  in  Frederick.  Brown 
county.  South  Dakota,  November  2,  1885,  and  is  a  son  of  Paul  and  Fredericka  (Lippo) 
i -ei  anen.  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Finland,  where  they  were  reared  and  married.  In 
1-;;  they  came  to  the  United  States,  settling  in  Hancock.  Michigan,  where  the  fathei 
seemed  employment  in  the  mines,  and  he  was  also  employed  in  the  Michigan  pineries.  In 
lss:j  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Brown  county,  where  he  h'omesteaded  a  quarter 
section  of  land,  upon  which  he  resided  until  I'.KX',,  when  he  retired  from  active  farming 
and  removed  to  Bryant  and  two  years  later  to  Lake  Norden.  In  the  meantime  he  had 
converted  his  claim  into  richly  productive  fields  and  had  added  to  his  farm  all  modern 
equipments  and  accessories.  He  had  also  extended  the  boundaries  of  his  holdings  by 
additional  purchases  and  is  now  one  of  the  heavy  landowners  of  his  section  of  the  state, 
his  possessions  aggregating  eight  hundred  acres  in  Brown  county  and  four  hundred  acres 
in  Hamlin   county. 

Oscar  VV.  Geranen  spent  his  youthful  days  under  the  parental  roof  and  is  indebted  to 
the  public-School  system  for  the  educational  opportunities  which  he  enjoyed.  He  was  hut 
sixteen  year-  of  age  when,  in  1901,  he  had  hi-  first  experience  in  the  mercantile  business, 
hi-  father  admitting  him  to  a  partnership  in  the  ownership  ot  a  general  store  in  the  village 
of  Savo,  in  Brown  county.  For  three  years  he  remained  a  member  of  the  firm  of  1'. 
Geranen  A  Son.  In  1904  the  father  secured  an  interest  in  the  Bryant  Mercantile  Com- 
pany of  Bryant,  Hamlin  county,  and  Oscar  W.  Geranen  was  sent  to  Bryant  as  manager 
of    the    business,   continuing    in   charge    in    that    connection    for    a    year.     Later    he    and    his 

i : 1 1 1 1 .  i     lie, sole    proprietors    of    the    husine-s    changing    the    firm    name,    after    a    year, 

to  P.  Geranen  &  Son  and  Oscar  W.  Geranen  directed  and  managed  the  enter- 
prise until  1908.  The  previous  year  they  opened  a  branch  store  in  Lake 
Nonleu  and  in  I '.Mrs  the  Bryant  -tore  was  transferred  to  Lake  Norden.  where 
the  business  was  continued  under  the  firm  style  of  P.  Geranen  &  Son.  with  the 
junior  partner  as  the  business  manager.  In  February,  L913,  he  purchased  his  father's 
interest  and  has  since  owned  and  operated  the  business  independently.  He  conducts  a 
modern  general  mercantile  establishment,  which  i-  one  ol  the  largest  and  best  appointed  in 
the   county   and    which    is    known    a-   "Geranen's,   The    Big    Store."     He   is   most    careful    in 


I'>1  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

making  his  purchases,  knows  the  latest  thai  the  market  affords,  studies  the  wishes  and 
demands  oi  his  patrons  and  .1-  the  years  haye  gone  by  has  worked  up  a  business  of  gratifying 
and  substantial   proportions. 

In  1911  Mr.  Geranen  was  married  to  Miss  Mamie  C.  Isaacson,  of  Terraville,  South 
Dakota,  a  native  oi  <  alumet,  Michigan,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  two  children, 
Ernest  \\  .  born  September  1.  1911;  and  Paul  Reynold,  born  June  12,  1913.  Mr.  Geranen  is 
a  progressive  republican  and  is  also  well  known  as  a  stanch  advocate  of  the  temperance 
cause,  His  life  lias  been  guided  by  high  and  honorable  principles  and  there  is  in  his  career 
much  that  is  commendable  and  worthy  of  emulation.  In  his  business  record  there  are  no 
esoteric  chapters,  his  entire  course  being  such  as  will  bear  the  closest  investigation  and 
scrutiny.  Hi-  ideals  of  life  are  high  and  lie  seeks  always  to  embody  these  in  his  daily 
conduct.  Starting  out  as  an  active  factoi  in  the  business  world  at  the  age  of  sixteen 
years,  lie  has  steadily  worked  his  waj  upward  and  the  simple  weight  of  his  character  and 
ability    has  carried   him   into   important   relations. 


JOHN   A.   BEHRENS. 


John  A.  Behrens,  a  well  known  merchant  of  Rapid  (  ity,  is  a  representative  of  the 
splendid  citizens  that  Germany  has  given  to  America,  his  birth  occurring  in  Oldenburg, 
German)'.  October  8,  1852.  His  parents,  Heinrich  and  Anna  (Lange)  Behrens,  are  both 
deceased,  the  Former  dying  at  the  ripe  old  age  of  seventy-seven  years.  He  was  a  cabinet- 
maker by  trade  and  was  known  as  a  conscientious  and  skilled  workman.  Mr.  Behrens  of 
tlii-  review  is  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth  of  their  six  children,  of  whom  two  sons  and  one 
daughter  came  to  the  United  States.  Henry  is  a  resident  of  Pennington  county,  where  he 
owns  a  fine  ranch;  and  Johanna  is  the  widow  of  William  Gramberg,  who  settled  in  Penning- 
ton county  in    1876. 

John  A.  Behrens  began  learning  the  cabinetmaker's  trade  alter  completing  the  work 
"i  the  grammar  school's  and  remained  in  his  lather's  -hop  for  lour  years,  becoming  thor- 
ough]} familiar  with  that  occupation  and  also  acquiring  habits  of  industry,  thoroughness 
Mid  reliability.  Alter  completing  his  term  oi  apprenticeship  he  worked  as  a  journeyman  in 
different  cities  of  Germany  for  two  years  but  in  1875  he  came  to  the  United  States  and 
made  his  way  across  the  country  to  Oshkosh,  Wisconsin,  where  he  followed  his  trade  for 
lour  years.  In  September,  1879,  he  removed  to  Rapid  City  and  worked  at  bis  trade  there 
for  a  year,  after  which  he  engaged  in  the  retail  furniture  business  and  also  gave  some 
attention  to  the  making  of  fine  furniture.  He  has  continued  to  follow  these  two  lines  of 
occupation  ever  since  and   in    1886  he  also  established  an  undertaking   business.     His  volume 

of  trade  has  grown  steadily  as  he  carries  a  high  grade  of   furnif is  content    with  reason- 

able  prices  and   i-   uniformlj    court is  to  cust 1-.     He  finds  a   great    deal  of  pleasure  in 

his  work  and  the  articles  of  furniture  which  In'  makes  are  splendid  examples  of  his  art. 
Most  of  In-  time  is  given  to  his  business,  which  is  yielding  him  good  profits  annually.  His 
resources  have  increased  as  the  years  have  passed  and  he  has  carefully  invested  his  capital, 
liein-j  now  a  heavy  stockholder  in  the  First    National   Life  Insurance  Company. 

Mr.  Behrens  was  married  on  the  23d  of  May.  1889,  .it  VVatertown,  Wisconsin,  to  Miss 
Lena  Volckmann,  a  native  of  that  state  although  her  parents  were  horn  in  Germany.  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Behrens  had  one  daughter,  Louisa.  The  wife  and  mother  was  called  I"  her  reward 
mi  the  loth  ol  duly,  1890,  and  on  the  ISth  of  February,  1892,  Mr.  Behrens  married  Mi 
Matilda  Volckmann,  a  sister  of  his  first  wife.  To  this  union  three  children  have  been  born: 
111    A.,   whose   natal   year   was    1893;    Allied   ('..   born    in    1894;    and    Herbert    II..   born   in 

I  Vis. 

I'oliticalh  Mr.  Behrens  is  a  stanch  adherent  of  the  republican  party  at  elections  where 
national  issues  are  involved  but  casts  an  independent  local  ballot.  He  has  served  twice  as 
a  member  of  the  city  council,  having  the  distinction  of  being  on  the  first  council  after  the 
oration  ol  tin  city,  lie  was  reared  in  the  German  Lutheran  church  and  has  never 
departed  fi that  faith.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  Vncient  order  of  United  Work- 
men, in  which  he  has  held  all  of  the  chairs,  and  to  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks. 
\    hobbt  is   the   manufacture   ol    skj    rockets,   in   which   he   is   particularly   proficient. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  495 

He  attributes  his  success  in  business  to  his  knowledge  of  furniture,  his  hard  work  and  his 
policy  of  honesty  in  all  transactions.  He  has  throughout  his  entire  life  been  an  inveterate 
reader  and  is  well  informed  upon  all  questions  of  general  interest.  His  life  has  been  a  factor 
in  the  development  of  Rapid  City  along  business  lines  and  he  has  also  been  instrumental 
in   promoting  a  number  of  measures  looking  toward  the  betterment  of  civic  conditions. 


CLARK    S.    WEST. 


Clark  S.  West  is  now  living  retired  in  Fullerville,  enjoying  a  rest  which  he  has  truly 
earned  and  richly  deserves.  For  nearly  a  half  century  he  has  been  a  resident  of  South 
Dakota,  coming  here  in  early  territorial  days  when  the  work  of  progress  and  development 
seemed  scarcely  begun.  He  was  born  in  Chautauqua  county,  New  York.  May  9,  1841,  the 
family  home  being  about  twelve  miles  from  Jamestown  and  an  equal  distance  from  Dun- 
kirk. His  parents  were  Lewis  and  Miranda  (Hasbrook)  West,  who  botli  died  in  Iowa.  In 
Is.j4  the  family  removed  westward,  traveling  by  train  from  Buffalo  to  the  end  of  the  line 
somewhere  near  Johnstown.  Wisconsin.  The  family  there  resided  but  a  short  time,  anil 
during  the  winter  the  father  made  a  journey  into  Iowa,  seeking  a  location.  He  filed  on  a 
preemption  claim  on  the  Big  Cedar  near  where  Otranto  was  later  started,  being  the 
hist  settler  in  that  township,  after  which  he  rejoined  his  family  in  Wisconsin  and  in  the 
spring  they  loaded  their  belongings  into  wagons  drawn  by  oxen  and  began  the  long  journey 
to  the  west,  camping  by  the  wayside  at  night.  There  were  no  railroads  in  Iowa  at  that 
time  and  the  nearest  market  was  at  McGregor,  a  distance  of  one  hundred  and  twenty  miles. 
The  boys  often  drove  an  ox  team  to  the  river  town  to  market  their  wheat,  the  journey  to 
and  from  that  place  requiring  two  weeks'  time.     Occasionally  the}'  would  find,  on   reaching 

tl nd   of   their   journey,   that   there   was   a    line   of   wagons   extending   five  miles   back    into 

the  ravine,  for  all  of  the  settlers  over  a  wide  territory  had  to  go  to  that  place  to  market 
their  products.  Later  when  the  railroad  had  been  extended  to  Cedar  Falls  they  had 
but  eighty  miles  to  haul  their  produce  to  market,  which  seemed  a  short  distance  in  com- 
parison with  the  trip  which  they  had  previously  made. 

Clark  S.  West  remained  witli  his  father  until  1867.  In  1S62.  however,  he  was  sent 
with  another  young  man  as  a  scout  up  into  New  Ulm  county,  Minnesota,  after  the  Indian 
massacre  there.  In  the  fall  of  1867  he  came  to  Dakota  territory  and  secured  a  preemption 
on  section  s,  Gayville  township.  He  now  has  two  hundred  and  thirty  aires  in  Yankton 
county.  He  also  secured  ho.mestead  and  timber  claims  in  Hutchinson  county,  where  he 
now  has  eight  hundred  acres,  of  which  four  bundled  acres  is  under  the  plow.  He  likewise 
owns  a  half  interest  in  his  father's  old  farm  in  Iowa  of  one  hundred  and  seventy-two 
acres.  He  lived  here  at  a  time  when  a  blizzard  was  not  an  unknown  tiling  in  Dakota 
through  flic  late  '60s  and  early  'Tils,  and  also  encountered  the  pest  of  locusts  for  several 
seasons,  when  crops  were  utterly  or  almost  entirely  destroyed,  but  the  worst  of  all  was 
the  Hood  in  the  spring  of  1881,  when  the  water  stood  four  and  a  half  feet  deep  in  his  house. 
He  had  been  storing  his  grain  for  four  seasons  and  had  the  crops  of  1ST';,  ists.  is:;)  and 
1880  in  the  granary  when  the  waters  rose  and  ruined  all  in  a  night.  In  addition  he  lost 
time  horses,  thirty  head' of  cattle  and  other  property,  his  lns-.es  amounting  in  all  to  five 
thousand  dollar-,    i   heavy  sum   for  him  in  those  days   when   he  was  just   'jetting  a   start. 

Mr.  West  was  married  November  S,  lsii:;.  in  Faribault,  Minnesota,  to  Miss  Mary  E. 
Vim  Osdel,  a  native  of  Indiana,  whose  parents  were  among  the  earliest  settlers  of  Yankton 
county  and  are  mentioned  elsewhere  in  this  volume.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  West  became  the 
parents  of  two  sons:  Abraham  Lewis,  who  now  operates  the  home  farm;  and  Jesse  C, 
who  was  proprietor  of  a  store  in  Fullerville.  until  his  death,  which  occurred  June  ;i,  1915, 
when  he  was  forty-five  wins  of  age.  Abraham  L.  married  Ida  Harris  and  lias  four  chil- 
dren: Harry  Lewis,  wdio  now  has  the  store  in  Fullerville;  and  Walter,  Edna  Miranda  and 
Lillian   Irene,  at   home. 

Mr.  West  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  ha-  ever  given  stalwart  support  to  the  puts. 
Among  other  offices  that  he  has  filled  is  that  of  member  of  the  territorial  council,  lie 
has  been  a  member  of  the  Masonic  lodge  since  lsil  and  i-  identified  with  several  Masonic 
bodies    in   Yankton,   having  attained   the   thirty- nd    degree   of   the   Scottish   Rite,      lb-   can 


196  HIST  Utt    i  -I    S<  >UTH  DAKOTA 

look    back   over   the   pet  od   oi    pioneer  existence   in   Yankton   county   and   remembers   vividly 

the  i litiona   brought   aboul    by   many   hardships  and  trials  which  had  to  be  endured,  but 

all  ili-   has   passed   and   toi  a  substantial  and   well-to-do  citizen  of   Fullerville,  bis 

persistent    labor  and  energj    having   brought   t"  him  a  comfortable  competence  as   the  years 
bavi'  gone  bj    in  spite  ol    the  privations  oi    pioneer  times. 


.IAMKS    I-:.    BIRD. 


Jami  l.  Bird,  conducting  a  real-estate,  loan  and  insurance  agency  in  Watertown, 
where  be  lias  made  bis  home  since  the  spring  of  I'.iul.  was  born  in  Iowa  on  the  18th  of 
December,  1860,  bis  parents  being  William  and  Mary  Bird,  the  former  a  farmer  by  occu- 
pation Having  mastered  the  branches  of  learning  taught  in  the  public  schools,  he  assisted 
lii-  father  for  a  time,  thru  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching,  which  lie  followed  for 
tin  i  years,  afterwards  bidding  a  position  with  a  general  mercantile  establishment  at 
Marcus,  Iowa,  and  at  the  outbreak  of  the  war  with  Spain  he  joined  the  army  as  a  member 
of  Company  M,  Fifty-second  Iowa  Volunteer  Infantry,  and  served  for  eight  months.  Upon 
In-  return  to  his  native  state  he  engaged  in  the  implement  business  at  Sibley,  Iowa.  In 
the  spring  ol  1901  he  arrived  in  Watertown,  where  he  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business, 
lii-i  in  partnership  with  Ixeogan  &  Bird,  but  for  the  past  eight  years  be  lias  been  alone, 
conducting  an  important  real-estate,  loan  and  insurance  agency.  He  is  well  known  in 
tin-  ri.niieetii.il  a  ud  has  bandied  many  important  realty  transfers.  His  business  interests 
are  carefully  managed  and  bis  indefatigable  energy  and  ability  have  gained  for  him  a 
creditable   measure  ol    success.  . 

In  September,  1906,  Mr.  Bird  was  united  in  marriage  to  Addie  I.  Brooks,  a  daughter 
of  Jacob  Brooks,  a  representative  of  an  old-time  family  of  Sibley,  Iowa.  Mr.  Bird  has 
membership  relations  with  Masonic  and  Elk  lodges  in  Watertown,  and  he  gives  bis  political 
allegiance  to  (lie  democratic  party.  That  be  is  one  of  its  leaders  in  South  Dakota  is 
indicated  in  the  fact  that  in  the  1914  election  he  was  it^  candidate  for  the  office  of  secre- 
tary oi  state.  lie-  i-  loud  of  athletics,  including  baseball  and  tennis  and  along  those  lines 
seeks   bis   recreation.     His   wife   is  active   in   work   connected   with  charity  organizations   and 

i-   chairman   < •  t    the   relief    comniitti I    the   Sunshine   Society   of   Watertown.     After   being 

a    student    at    C ell   College   oi    loua.   she   engaged   in    teaching,   and   all   through   her    life 

lias  been  a  student  not  only  of  hooks  but  of  people  and  events,  learning  many  valuable 
lessons    from    lit'1.     Her    interests    are    broad    and    her    helpful    spirit    is    manifest    in    most 

pi.  oil,  ■;,!     Mid. 


ANDREW   .1.    HARRINGTON. 


Andrew  .1.  Harrington  is  the  president  and  cashier  of  the  Wentworth  Hank  and  has 
thoroughly  acquainted  himself  with  the  differenl  phases  of  the  banking  business  in  order 
I.,  uccessfully  conduct  this  institution  and  safeguard  the  interests  of  ils  depositors.  He 
was  horn  in  Norway,  Iowa.  November  30,  1862,  a  son  of  William  and  Bridget  (Guinan) 
Harrington,   the   former  a    fanner  by  occupation.     Both    parents  are  now   deceased. 

\it,i    attending    the    public    schools    Andrew   .1.    Harrington   continued    Ins   education    in 

the    lilioid    Academy   at    Vinton,    Iowa,   ami   when   hi-   textl ks   were   put    aside   he   began 

fanning    on    his   own    account,    purchasing    land    in    western    Iowa    upon    which    be    lived    tor    six 

.i  I!.,    then    wenl     to    Nebraska,    where    he    carried    on    farming    for    seven    years,    and    as 

tune    passed    he    met    with    a    substantial     measure    of    success.      He    has    displayed    Ins    faith 

in    South    Dakota    In     hi-    investmenl    in    property    and    be    is    now    tl wner    of    six    hundred 

and  fortj  acres  in  Lake  county  and  about  one  thousand  acres  in  the  state.  In  I'.iul  he 
removed  to  Wentworth  and  opened  the  bank  which  be  has  since  conducted  and  of  which 
he  i-  ih.  -,,!,.  owner.  Me  has  made  this  a  sale,  reliable  institution  and  its  business  is  con- 
stantly   increasing,     lie    i-   also   a    stockholder   and    the   treasurer   ol'    the    farmers    Elevatoi 

(  pany    and    a     stockholder    in    the     far is     Mutual    Telephone    Company    and    with     bis 

brothel    be        the  owner  ol    the   fanners  State   Hank  of  Carter. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  497 

In  July,  1902,  Mr.  Harrington  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Josie  Martin,  her  fathei 
being  Ed  Martin,  of  Chillicothe,  Missouri.  To  them  have  been  born  tour  children,  namely: 
Helen,  Clarence,  Edward  and  Celeste. 

Mr.  Harrington  and  his  family  have  membership  in  the  Catholic  church  and  his  political 
indorsement  is  given  to  the  Democratic  party.  He  lias  served  as  town  treasurer  for  a 
number  of  years  and  as  a  member  of  the  school  board  and  lie  is  interested  in  the  welfare 
of  South  Dakota,  cooperating  in  many  plans  Eor  the  upbuilding  of  his  community  and  of 
the  state  at  large.  He  deserves  much  credit  for  what  lie  has  accomplished  in  s  business 
way.  tor  his  efforts  have  been  wisely  directed  ami  his  energy  has  been  unfaltering,  lie  is 
today  une  oi  the  substantial  men  of  Lake  county  and  his  record  proves  what  may  he 
aci plished  when   laudable  ambition  and  enterprise   open  the  door  to  success. 


DAVID   D.   WTPF. 


David  1).  Wipf  is  president  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Parkston  and  is  one  of  the 
extensive  landowners  of  his  section  of  the  state  and  has  not  only  been  active  along  business 
lines  but  has  also  left  the  impress  of  bis  individuality  upon  the  political  history  of  the 
state.  He  was  born  at  Hutterthal,  .South  Russia,  August  4,  1872,  his  parents  being  David 
and  Katharina  (Stabli  Wipf,  the  former  limn  February  .">.  1846,  and  the  latter  January  21, 
1S.J4.  They  were  reared  and  married  in  their  native  land  and  left  Hutterthal  for  the 
United  States  on  the  19th  of  June,  1879.  They  arrived  in  Yankton  on  the  8th  of  July  of 
that  year  and  the  father  filed  on  a  homestead,  securing  the  southeast  quarter  of  section 
12,  township  99,  range  57,  in  what  was  then  Armstrong  county,  Dakota  territory,  but  is 
now  Hutchinson  county.  He  established  his  resilience  upon  the  homestead  and  there 
remained    until    .March    31,    1-909,   when    he    removed    to    Wells    county,   North    Dakota,   and 

again    settled    u] a    farm.     There   hi-   wife   passed   away    on    the    19th   of   May,   1911.     The 

father  lias  been  successful  in  his  business  affairs  and  has  given  to  each  of  his  children  a 
good  start.  He  was,  however,  practically  empty  handed  when  he  came  from  Russia, 
possessing  at  that  time  a  capital  of  only  six  hundred  and  ten  dollars.  He  possessed  resolute 
energy,  determination  and  ability,  however,  and  these  proved  the  capital  upon  which  he 
has  builded  his  prosperity,  coming  in  time  to  rank  with  the  men  of  affluence  in  his  com- 
munity. 

David  li.  Wipf  acquired  a  common-school  education  and  in  early  life  devoted  his  atten- 
tion to  farming,  school-teaching  and  grain  buying.  Gradually  in  his  business  career  he  has 
worked  his  way  upward  and  now  has  important  commercial,  financial  and  agricultural 
interests.  On  the  12th  of  January,  1909,  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  board  of  directors 
of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Parkston  and  on  the  same  day  was  selected  as  cashier 
of  that  institution,  occupying  that  position  until  the  8th  of  September.  1910,  on  which 
day  the  board  of  directors  reorganized  and  selected  Mr.  Wipf  us  president.  He  still  occupies 
that  office  and  bends  his  energies  to  the  further  development  and  upbuilding  of  the  bank 
and  the  extension  of  its  patronage  and  connections.  Besides  being  a  heavy  stockholder 
therein,  he  is  also  a  stockholder  in  the  Menno  Lumber  Company  and  is  an  extensive  land- 
owner, having  twenty-four  quarter  sections  of  land,  four  in  Sully  county  and  one  in  Butte 
county.  South  Dakota,  two  in  Crook  county.  Wyoming,  and  seventeen  in  Duchesne  county, 
Utah. 

While  Mr.  Wipf's  business  interests  have  made  constant  demand  upon  his  time  and 
energies,  he  ha-  yet  found  opportunity  to  cooperate  in  many  measures  for  the  general 
good  and  his  fellow  townsmen,  appreciative  id'  his  worth  and  ability,  have  again  and  again 
called  him  to  public  office.  He  served  as  deputy  county  assessor  under  C.  P.  Uirsch  in 
1893.  under  Samuel  Kbunlt  in  1895  and  1896,  and  under  Jacob  Haisch  in  1897.  He  was 
deputy  county  treasurer  under  Christian  Buechler  from  March  1,  1897,  until  January  1, 
1901,  and  under  J.  M.  Schaefer  from  the  latter  date  until  the  1st  of  March,  1901.  In 
the  November  election  of  1900  he  was  chosen  county  auditor  and  assumed  the  duties  of 
that  position  on  the  1st  of  March.  1901,  serving  in  that  capacity  until  the  28th  of 
December.  1904,  when  he  resigned,  lb'  was  chosen  secretary  of  state  at  Die  November 
election  of   1904   and   took  office  on  the  3d  of  January   following,  remaining  as  the  incumbent 


\'.»  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

until  the  Jtli  of  January,  1909.  lie  was  appointed  supervisor  of  census  for  the  i i i  —  t 
supervisors'  district  "i  South  Dakota  bj  President  Taft  on  the  8th  of  September,  1909, 
and  supervised  the  taking  of  the  census  by  four  hundred  and  fifty  enumerators  in  as  many 
districts  between  the  L5th  day  of  April,  1910,  and  the  15th  day  of  .lime,  of  t lie  samp  year. 
Preparations  for  the  thirteenth  census  "ere  begun  in  September,  1909,  and  the  work  was 
completed  on  December  31,  1910,  that  being  the  date  of  an  honorable  discharge  signed 
ii\  Hon.  E.  Dana  Durand,  director  of  the  census.  Supervisors'  district  No.  1  consisted  of 
all  of  the  state  lying  east  of  the  Missouri  river  and  had  a  population  of  tour  hundred  and 
forty-three  thousand,  two  hundred  and  seventy-two.  hi  politics  Mr.  Wipf  lias  always  been 
a  republican,  favoring  progressive  policies  and  principles,  and  his  influence  has  been  a 
potent  force  in  shaping  the  policy  of  his  party  and  advancing  its  welfare  on  many 
occasions. 

On  the  1st  of  June,  1891,  at  Freeman.  .South  Dakota.  Mr.  Wipf  was  married  to  Miss 
Katharina  Wipf,  a  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Katharina  Wipf.  She  was  born  in  Johannesruh, 
South  Russia,  Decembei  31,  L870.  Her  mother  died  in  that  place  in  ls71.  after  which  her 
lather  married  again  and  came  with  his  family  to  what  was  then  Armstrong  county, 
Dakota  territory,  and  is  now  Hutchinson  county.  Later  he  removed  with  his  family  to 
Spink  county,  South  Dakota,  where  he  now  resides  upon  a  farm.  To  Mr,  and  Mrs.  David 
D.  Wipf  has  been  born  a  son.  John  D.,  whose  birth  occurred  July  19,  1895,  and  who  was 
graduated  from  the  commercial  department  oi  Redfield  College  at  Redfield,  South  Dakota, 
in   June,   1912.     He   is  now  attending  Yankton  College. 

Mr.  W'ipl  is  a  Metinonile  in  religious  faith.  Fraternally  lie  is  connected  with  Scotland 
Lodge,  No.  52,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Scotland  Chapter,  No.  31,  R.  A.  M.;  Oriental  Consistory.  No.  1, 
Vallej  of  Yankton,  in  which  he  has  attained  the  thirty-second  degree;  and  Menno  Camp, 
\o.  3071,  M.  W.  A.  His  activities  have  hugely  touched  the  general  interests  of  society  and 
his  efforts  have  been  a  potent  force  in  advancing  the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  his  portion 
of  the  state.  He  has  largely  been  dependent  upon  ids  resources  since  starting  out  in  life 
and  has  so  directed  his  energies  and  controlled  his  affairs  that  he  is  a  prosperous  citizen 
and  one  who  wields  a   wide  influence. 


TIlnMAs   1X(  II. 


Thomas  [nch,  who  is  engaged  in  general  farming  on  section  9,  Gayville  township,  Yankton 

c ty,   came   to    Dakota   territory    in   the   spring   of    L868,   reaching    Yankton   on   the    12th   of 

April.  Great,  indeed,  have  been  the  changes  which  have  since  been  wrought  by  time  and 
man  and  Mr.  Inch  has  ever  been  an  interested  witness  o)  the  events  winch  have  occurred 
bringing  the  state  to  its  present   condition  of  progress  and  prosperity. 

lie    was    born    in    County    Deny,    Inland,    in    August,    1836,    and    alter    spending    the    lirst 

twenty  years  of  his  lit' the  Emerald  isle  came  to  America  in  the  spring  of  ls,->i;.    He  left 

hi-   native   land  on  the    17th  oi    Vlaj    and  crossed    E i   Lond lerry  to   Liverpool,  where  he 

embarked  on  the  sailing  ship.  Albert  Galliton,  for  New    York,  the  voyage  covering  six  weeks 

I  three  days.     Mr.  Inch  went   to  New    England  and  soon  afterward  found  work  on  a   farm 

in  Connecticut,     He  was  employe, I  at   farm  labor  in  thai   state  for  eighl  year-  and  afterward 

I"  ni   an  add  it  a  m  :il  four  years  in  Greenwich,  (  onnecticut,  at   the  country  pit E  a   wealthy 

Neii    Yorker.     However,  the  wesl  attracted  bim  and  he  made  his  way  by  rail  to  Sioux  i  ity, 

[owa,   then   the   western   terminus  of  the   line.     IT that    point    he   proceeded   by  stage  to 

Yankton,  leaving  Sioux  <  itj  at  five  o'clock  in  the  morning  and  reaching  bis  destination  at 
'.lock  in  the  evening.     It  was  a  long,  hard  day's  ride  in  which  they  changed  horses  four 

Two    weeks    after    his   arrival    Mr.    Inch    filed    on    his    present    place    under    the    1 lestead 

law  and  e  remained  contim sly  since,     lie  worked  for  a  time  in  Yankton  for  <  base 

i  i  dish  and  latet  Eor  Major  De  Witt,  who  was  agenl  for  trie  <  row  (reck  Reservation  and 
kept  his  familj  on  a  country  place  at  Yankton.  During  the  two  years  he  was  employed  at 
Yankton    Mr.   [nch   planted  trees  on   his  claim  and  buill   a   small   house.     A   few    year-  later. 

■I,.,,    iIh    il I     illumined   the   valley,   water  stood    four  and   a   half   led   deep  in   his  little 

cabin  and  hi    at   I  hi     brothers  lived  Eor  four  weeks  in  the  upper  pari   of  the  granary.     This 


THOMAS   INCH 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  501 

flood  was  especially  disastrous  to  him,  causing  him  the  loss  of  all  but  thirty  out  of  about 
two  hundred  head  of  cattle,  horses  and  hogs  at  a  time  when  he  was  not  so  well  able  to 
endure  the  loss  as  he  would  be  at  the  present  day.  One  can  imagine  the  consternation  with 
which  the  settlers  saw  the  water  steadily  rising  and  realized  what  destruction  it  must  mean 
to  their  farms,  to  their  stock  and  their  homes.  Mr.  Inch  and  his  brothers  built  a  raft  ami 
thus  navigated  from  the  granary  to  the  shanty  for  supplies  and  then  back  to  the  granary. 
He  suffered  his  greatest  loss  in  the  flood  by  the  death  of  a  brother,  who  perished  in  the 
waters  while  trying  to  make  his  way  from  his  own  cabin  to  that  of  his  brother  Thomas. 

There  were  eleven  sons  and  daughters  in  the  Inch  family:  .lane.  Mary  Ann  and  .Margaret, 
all  of  whom  are  married  and  living  in  Ireland;  Thomas,  whose  name  introduces  this  review; 
Sarah,  the  wife  of  William  Fuller,  a  resident  of  Seattle.  Washington;  Joseph,  who  perished 
from  cold  and  weakness  in  the  flood:  Kate,  the  wife  of  Joseph  West,  of  Volin.  South  Dakota; 
William,  who  died  in  the  hospital  on  Staten  Island.  New  York,  at  the  time  of  the  emigra- 
tion of  the  family  to  the  new  world;  John,  who  is  engaged  in  fanning  in  County  Deny. 
Ireland;  .Major,  who  married  Annie  Erickson,  a  daughter  of  Elif  Erickson,  an  early  settler 
of  Yankton  county;  and  Matilda,  the  wife  of  Henry  'West,  still  a  resident  of  Ireland. 
Major  Inch  and  his  wife  have  five  children,  Thomas,  Mary  Ann,  John  Edwin,  Joseph  Merrill 
and  William  Henry.    The  family  live  with  our  subject. 

Thomas  Inch  is  a  member  of  the  Episcopal  church  and  in  politics  is  a  democrat.  He 
served  for  six  years  as  county  coroner  but  has  filled  no  other  offices.  He  not  only  passed 
through  the  period  of  the  flood  but  also  through  the  blizzard  of  January  12.  1888,  on  which 
occasion  he  ventured  out  into  the  storm  to  feed  his  stock  ami  then  returned  in  safety  to  his 
home,  although  many  perished  in  going  a  few  yards  from  their  doors.  He  came  too  late  to 
see  the  buffaloes  but  has  seen  wild  deer  running  through  the  open.  Grasshoppers  were 
destructive  for  three  or  four  years  but  did  not  in  any  one  year  take  all  of  his  crops,  although 
one  season  they  completely  destroyed  thirty  acres  of  fine  growing  corn.  Today  Mr.  Inch  is 
one  of  Yankton  county's  substantial  citizens.  He  has  attained  the  age  of  seventy-nine  year- 
and  is  a  well  preserved  man.  retaining  his  faculties  in  a  marked  degree. 


THOMAS  CRUICKSHANK,  M.   D. 

Dr.  Thomas  Cruickshank  is  one  'if  the  leading  and  learned  representatives  "i  the  medical 
fraternity  in  Clay  county.  South  Dakota,  who  for  the  past  fifteen  year-  has  practiced  suc- 
cessfully in  Vermillion.  His  birth  occurred  in  Norway  on  the  17th  of  June,  1866,  his  parents 
being  John  and  Anna  (Olson  i  Cruickshank.  the  former  a  native  of  Scotland.  Professor 
Thomas  Cruickshank,  the  paternal  grandfather  of  our  subject,  had  removed  to  Norway  as 
a  member  of  the  faculty  of  an  agricultural  college  of  that  country.  John  Cruickshank  and 
a  brother,  Alexander,  who  is  now  living  in  Wisconsin,  were  graduates  of  this  institution. 
The  former  was  a  scientific  farmer  and  at  one  period  of  his  life  a  man  of  means  who  devoted 
much  time  and  money  to  experiments  along  agricultural  lines,  for  he  loved  the  soil  and  was 
interested  in  developing  its  possibilities.  In  1894,  after  having  lost  two  sons  and  also  his 
fortune,  he  left  Norway  and  came  to  the  United  States,  spending  the  first  six  years  of  his 
residence  in  this  country  at  Larchvvood.  Iowa.  In  1900  he  located  in  Vermillion.  South 
Dakota,  ami  there  made  his  home  with  our  Subject  until  the  time  of  his  demise  in  1905. 
Hi-  widow  -till  resides  with  her  son  Thomas  ami  ha-  now  reached  the  age  of  eighty-six 
years. 

Thomas  Cruickshank  -pent  flic  first  twentj    years  oi   his  life  in  the  land  of  his  nativity 

and  attended  the  conn schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education.     Hi-  father,  who  had 

lost  his  fortune,  advised  him  to  emigrate  to  America,  and  thus  it  was  that  he  came  to  this 
country   in    1886.     He  made  hi-  way  to  Canton.  South    Dakota,  and  during  the   first   winter 

worked    for    his    board    and    attended    the    country    -el I-    in    order    to    learn    the    English 

language.  Mr.  Cruickshank  subsequently  worked  bis  waj  through  Augustana  College  and 
afterward  attended  tin'  Northern  Illinois  Normal  College  al  Dixon.  Illinois,  from  which 
institution  lie  was  graduated  with  the  degree  of  B,  S.  in  flu-  class  of  L894.  In  that  yeai 
he  went  to  Beloit,  Iowa,  and  was  there  identified  with  the  Lutheran  Orphanage  Asylum  foi 
two  years,  instituting  the  movement   which  resulted  in  securing  the  farm  given  to  the  insti- 

Vol.  IV— 22 


502  HIS  I  <  )RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

t \i t i« >t i  by  a  Mr.  Nelson.  In  1896  he  went  to  St.  Louis  and  took  up  the  study  of  medicine 
in  the  medical  department  of  Barnes  University,  being  graduated  therefrom  with  the  class 
of  L899.  During  the  following  three  months  he  was  located  in  Woodlawn,  Illinois,  but  did 
nut  find  the  prospects  alluring  there-  and  consequently  removed  to  Vermillion,  South  Dakota, 
where  he  has  remained  in  practice  continuously  since.  The  success  and  reputation  which 
he  now  enjoys  have  come  in  recognition  of  his  ability  to  cope  with  the  intricate  problems 
testing  the  powers  ot  the  physician  and  surgeon.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Yankton  District 
Medical  Society,  oi  which  he  ha-  served  as  vice  president  and  censor,  the  South  Dakota 
Mat.-    Medical   Society  and  the  American  Medical  Association.     For  the  past  thirteen  years 

,,    has   been   a   mber  ol    the  board  of  insanity   examiners  of  Clay   county,  and   since   the 

establishment  oi  the  medical  department  of  the  University  of  South  Dakota  has  been  a 
lecturer   in   that    institution. 

Fraternallj  Dr.  Cruickshank  is  identified  with  the  Masons,  belonging  to  the  following 
organizations:  Incense  Lodge,  Xo.  2,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Vermillion  Chapter,  No.  21.  R.  A.  M.; 
Vermillion  Commandery,  No.  Hi.  K.  T.-,  and  El  Kiad  Temple.  A.  A.  O.  N.  M.  S.  He  has 
likewise  been  a  membei  of  the  Vermillion  Commercial  Club  since  its  organization  and  is 
widelj  recognized  as  one  of  the  progressive  and  enterprising  residents  of  the  city.  In 
professional  and  social  circles  he  holds  to  high  standards  and  enjoys  in  large  measure  the 
confidence  and   trust  of  those  with   whom   lie   is  brought    in   contact   in   every   relation  of   life. 


1 1 1: i : i ; i : i ;  i   llslik  siilldun 

It  is  difficult  to  voice  the  deepest  feelings  or  to  put  into  words  those  emotions  which 
reach  to  the  very  foundations  of  one's  nature.  Thus  it  is  that  words  seem  cold  and  lacking 
in  force  when  one  attempts  to  indicate  the  position  which  an  honored  individual  lias  held  in 
the  love  and  esteem  of  his  associates.  I  lei  belt  Leslie  Sheldon,  the  cashier  of  the  Citizens' 
National  Hank,  was  one  of  the  most  popular  residents  of  Watertown,  popular  by  reason 
ul  his  genuine  worth,  his  business  ability,  his  consideration  for  others,  his  kindly  spirit  ami 
t  he  nobility  of  his  character. 

Mr.  Sheldon  was  born  in  Chautauqua  county,  New  York,  February  17,  1861,  upon  the 
old  homestead   farm   near  the   town   of   Sherman.     There  the  days  of  his  boyhood   and   youth 

Hen-  passed  and  his  home  training  was  such  as  developed  in  him  habits  of  industry onomy 

and  unassailable  integrity.  Through  flu-  summer  months  In-  worked  in  the  fields  and  in  the 
winter  seasons  attended  the  public  schools  of  <  hautauqua  county,  ami  later  he  took  up  the 
profession  of  teaching — a  profession  largely  followed  bj  other  members  of  the  family. 
Although  still  in  his  teens  at  the  time-,  he  soon  proved  his  ability  to  impart  clearly  and 
readilj  to  others  the  knowledge  that  In-  had  acquired.  When  twenty  years  of  age  he 
received  his  initial  training  in  the  banking  business  in  a  position  offered  him  in  the  Sherman 
Bank,  with  which  he  was  connected  until  In-  came  to  Watertown  in  L885.  From  that  time 
forward  he  was  closely  associated  with  financial  interest.-  < ►  t  eastern  Dakota,  lie  was  given 
charge  ol  tie  clerical  department  "1  the  Citizens'  National  Bank  and  after  a  brief  period, 
having  demonstrated  his  worth  and  ability,  was  advanced  to  the  position  oi  assistant 
cashier.  For  twenty  five  years  he  was  connected  with  the  bank  and  through  much  of  that 
period  ivas  its  efficient  cashier  as  well  :is  one  of  the  bank  directors  and  stockholders,  lb- 
was  always  courteous  and  considerate  in   Ins  treatment   of  the  hank's  patrons  ami   loyal  to 

the  interests  of  the-  institution  ami  its  stockholders,  Hi-  hanking  reputation  was  SO  well 
known    that     In-    was    elected    I"    the    positi f    president    ol    the    State    Hankers'    Association 

and    vie-    president    of    the    National    Bankers'    Association.      No    one    ever    questioned    his 

i tj    ami  all   recognized  that   the  spud   o)    progress  actuated   him  in  everything 

that,   he  did. 

In  1890  Mr.  Sheldon  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Sara  Kahnestock  and  they  became 
the  parent  ol  t»"  sons,  Herbert  Leslie  ami  Morris.  In  his  home  he  was  a  most  devoted, 
and  generous  husband  ami  father.  Moreover,  he  held  friendship  inviolable  ami  true 
woiih  always  u.m  hi-  high  regard,  lb-  was  an  active  ami  useful  member  of  Trinity 
Episcopal  church,  in  which  he  served  as  vestryman  tor  many  years,  ami  he  was  equally  loyal 
to  the  purposes  and   | ipts  ol   the  Knights  oi   Pythias,  the  Benevolent   Protective  Order  of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  503 

Elks  and  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  in  all  of  which  he  held  membership.  He 
was  ever  a  public-Spirited  citizen  and  one  whose  interest  found  expression  in  many  tangible, 
helpful  ways.  Twice  he  was  called  to  the  position  of  mayor  and  made  a  most  creditable 
record  in  that  office  at  a  time  when  the  city  was  in  need  of  clear-headed,  honorable  ollicials. 
Eis  administration  was  that  of  a  business  man  who  believed  in  advancing  public  interests 
yet  maintaining  an  even  balance  between  careful  expenditures  and  progressiveness.  He 
judged  and  supported  every  measure  according  to  its  real  worth  and  never  allowed  himself 
to  be  influenced  by  the  fact  that  a  personal  friend  was  advocating  a  plan.  He  studied  a 
situation  from  every  possible  standpoint  and  when  he  supported  a  measure  one  could  be 
sure  that  he  believed  in  its  value  and  efficacy.  As  a  business  man  he  embodied  the  highest 
ideals.  He  was  honorable,  generous,  persevering  and  industrious  and  at  all  times  he  was 
linn  in  his  convictions  of  right  and  wrong.  A  modern  philosopher  has  voiced  the  sentiment: 
"Not  the  good  that  comes  to  us,  but  the  good  that  comes  to  the  world  through  us,  is  the 
measure  of  our  success;"  and  judged  by  this  standard  Mr.  Sheldon  was  a  most  successful 
man.  Perhaps  the  best  estimate  of  his  character  can  be  given  in  quoting  from  the  Water- 
town   Daily   Public  Opinion,  which  in  its  comment  on  the  passing  of  Mr.  Sheldon  said: 

"Cut  down  at  the  zenith  of  an  honored,  successful  business  career,  exalted  in  the  esteem 
of  his  fellowmen,  dearly  beloved  in  his  home.  Herbert  L.  Sheldon  is  dead.  Watertown  is 
weighed  down  with  the  burden  of  a  great  sorrow.  Death  could  not  have  stretched  forth  his 
ringer  and  touched  a  man  whose  passing  could  more  affect  this  city.  There  is  left  a  niche 
unfilled.  We  awaken  to  a  realization  of  how  much  we  needed,  how  well  we  loved  Herb 
Sheldon.  No  tribute  we  can  pay  suffices.  No  expression  can  encompass  the  profound 
respect  felt  for  years  and  now  manifest  in  the  keen  pang  of  regret  that  pierces  the  heart 
of  every  man.  woman  and  child  who  knew  this  noble  man.  Had  he  been  ambitious  for 
place,  there  is  no  office  in  city  or  county  that  the  people  would  not  have  gladly,  almost  as 
a  unit,  offered  him.  But  he  sought  not  to  serve  in  hie.li  places,  yet  was  ever  ready  to  assist 
in  every  undertaking  conceived  to  promote  the  welfare  of  his  home  city.  He  sought  no 
honor-,  yet  shirked  no  duty.  Able  to  do,  he  was  asked  to  do.  Few  people  know  how  many 
things  ol  great  importance  to  Watertown  were  piloted  to  success  largely  through  the 
persistent,  untiring  efforts  of  Herbert  Sheldon.  For  his  labor  he  asked  no  reward.  He 
Bpurned  false  praise  and  shrank  from  the  glare  of  undue  publicity.  .Modesty  walked  with 
him  in  every  trust.  To  his  zeal  and  untiring  work  foi  the  big  business  institution  of  which 
he  was  a  part,  to  his  close  application  to  every  task,  whether  for  himself,  for  his  city,  or 
lor  a  friend,  is  due,  perhaps,  the  shortening  of  his  years.  Honest,  just,  able,  faithful,  the 
embodiment  of  those  qualities  that  combine  to  form  the  highest  type  of  manhood,  Herbert 
L.   Sheldon    was   a    man   always   loved,   and   whose   memory   will   be   revered   for  generations." 


OLE  M.  STUBBEN. 


Die  M.  Stubben,  who  during  the  greater  part  of  his  lit',  has  given  his  attention  to 
agricultural  pursuits,  was  born  in  Big  Springs  township.  Union  county,  and  is  a  representa- 
tive oi    i  oi   the  pioneer   families  of  tie'  state,  his   parents  heim:    Martin  and  Seri  Stubben, 

who  .  originally  from  Norway,  in  which  country  they   were  born  and  reared.     Crossing 

tin  Atlantic,  they  settled  in  Michigan  and  in  1872  arrived  in  South  Dakota,  where  the 
Father  homesteaded.  lb'  continues  to  cultivate  his  farm  ami  has  transformed  a  wild  tract 
of  land  into  rich  and  productive  fields,  from  which  In-  annually  gathers  substantial  harvests. 

Reared  under  the  parental  roof,  the  memory  id'  Ole  M.  Stubben  goes  back  to  the  period 

of   pi ier  develo] ml    in   his  part  of  the  state  and   through  the   intervening   years   hi'   ha-. 

been  an  interested  witness  of  the  changes  which  lane  occurred  and  brought  about,  tin1  present 
condition  oi  progress  and  prosperity.  He  supplemented  a  public-school  course  by  study  for 
a  him!  time  in  Brookings  and  later  he  attended  the  rowo  Mate  Agricultural  College  at 
Ames:  lie  then  returned  home  to  assist  his  father  on  the  farm  and  continued  to  aid  in  the 
work    of   the    liedds   until    his   health    demanded    a    change    oi    occupation.     His    friends    then 

induced   him   to  run    for  the  office  of   register  ol    d Is  and   he   proved   a   popular  candidate. 

being  elected  by  a   hands majority.     The  faith  ol   hi-  friend-  was  justified  by  the  efficien! 

ami   capable    manner    in    which    he   discharged    his    public   duties,   but.   while   he    proved   an    able 


504  HIST  >\<\  i  IF  S»  >UTH    D  \k<  )TA 

officer,  it  was  Dot  his  wish  to  continue  in  public  life  and  lie  returned  to  farming  on  the 
expiration  of  Ins  term,  feeling  that   t<>  be  his  real  life  work. 

iiii    the   :.'."> 1 1 1   hi'   June,    1913,    .Mr.    Stubben    was    united    in    marriage    t"    Miss   Zella    B, 

B Urns,  a  daughter  of  Thomas  T.   Bondhus,  of   Mi isota.     Mr.  Stubben   has  become  the 

owner  6i  one  hundred  and  sixtj  acres  of  land  in  Hyde  county,  South  Dakota,  and  in  addition 
he  holds  title  to  three  hundred  and  sixtj  acres  in  Texas.  He  has  concentrated  his  attention 
mi  the  raising  oi  thoroughbred  stock  and  has  won  an  enviable  reputation  bj  reason  oi  the 
higb  grade  ol  animals  which  he  handles.  A  Lutheran  in  religious  belief  and  fraternally 
connected  with  the  Vfasons,  the  Modern  Woodmen  and  the  Odd  Fellows  in  both  the  sub- 
ordinate lodge  and  encampment,  these  associations  indicate  much  of  the  nature  of  his 
interests  and  the  rules  that  govern  hi-  conduct.  He  votes  with  the  republican  party,  (irmlj 
believing  that  its  platform  contains  the  best  elements  of  good  government.  He  stands  for 
public  progress  along  every  line,  and  his  devotion  to  the  general  good  whether  in  office  or 
.nit   of  it   is  unquestioned. 


REV.   FKAN<  is  X.   FELDMAIER. 

Rev.  Francis  X.  Feldmaier,  the  beloved  pastor  of  St.  Stephen's  Catholic  church  of 
Bridgewater,  has  labored  effectively  in  his  holy  calling  for  the  moral  and  spiritual  develop- 
ment of  the  community.     His  birth  occurred  in  Bavaria,  Germany,  on  the  6th  of  May.  1879, 

his  parents  being  John  and  Mary  Feldmaier.     He  began  his  education  in  the  parochial  scl Is 

of  his  native  place  and  in  1897  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  United  States  and  took  up  the 
study  of  philosophy  in  St.  Lawrence  College  of  Mouni  Calvary,  Wisconsin.  Subsequently 
lie  pursued  the  theological  course  in  St.  Paul  Seminary  of  St.  Paul.  Minnesota,  and  was 
in. lamed   by   Archbishop   Ireland  on   the    L3th   of  dune.   1904. 

His  first  appointment  took  him  to  Columbia,  South  Dakota,  where  he  also  had  charge 
of  lour  out  missions  and  remained  until  the  spring  of  1909.  He  was  then  appointed  pastor 
at  Ethan  and  on  the  5th  of  April.  1913.  took  eharge  of  Hrid-ew  ater  parish,  which  numbers 
fiftj    families,   having   remained   pa-tor  of  si.  Stephen'-  Catholic  church  to  the  present   time. 

One    I Iie.l   children   are    in    attendance   at    the    parochial    school,   where   eight    grades    are 

taughl  by  lour  Presentation  Sisters,  lather  Feldmaier  built  the  present  parochial  two-story 
brick  residence  and  also  erected  the  residence  at  Ethan  and  the  church  at  Hecla.  The  parish 
at   Bridgewater  was  established  about  thirty-three  years  ago  and  attended  from  Marion.     Its 

present    church    is  the   third    -tincture   which    ha-    been    built    here,   tl thers    proving    too 

Bmall    lor    the   growing    congregation.     The    parish    consist-   principally    of    German-S] king 

people. 

lather  Feldmaier  has  fraternal  relations  with  the  Knights  of  Columbus  and  the  Cath- 
olic Foresters.  He  is  deeply  interested  in  the  moral  and  material  development  of  this  state, 
ami  his  long  and  con-eciatcd  labors  as  a  spiritual  guide  have  done  not  a  little  to  extend  the 
growth  ami   influence  of  the  church  winch  he  represents. 


JOHN  THOMAS  COXHEAD. 


John   Tl I-   Coxhead,  engaged    in   the   manufacture  of   special    furniture,    particularly 

.1 h    and    hank    fixtures,   at    Yankton,   ha-    developed    a    trade    which    covers   one-half    ol    the 

countrj       lie   -taitcl   in   that    line  of  business   iii    May.    is;:,,  and   his   been   thus  tected 

with    industrial    activity    in    Dakota    since    1  ss  1 .      Hi-   advance   since   that    time    has   been    our 

tint ami  ih,    results  achieved  justify  Hie  method-  which  he  has  ever  followed,     lie  was 

I. urn  in  Poughkeepsie,  New  York,  July  8,  1852,  and  is  a  descendant  in  tic  ninth  generation 
ol  tin  Rev.  Petei  Prudden,  the  first  minister  and  leader  of  tl olony  that  left  Hertford- 
shire,   England,   and   settled    in    Milford,   Com ticut,   in   the   year    1639.     1 1 i-    lather.   John 

Frederick    Coxhead,    was    horn    in    Oxford,    England,    January    :.v..    Is:::.',      lie    came    to    this 

country    in    1830   and    rried    Delia    Maria    Davis,    who    w.i-    born    in    Derby,   Connecticut, 

her   25,    182  ' 


REV.    FRAXCIS    X.    !•  'I'll. I  >MAI  Kit 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  507 

In  the  public  and  private  schools  of  Poughkeepsie,  Xew  York.  John  Thomas  (  oxhead  pur- 
sued his  education  and  after  acquainting  himself  with  the  prominent  features  of  the  trade 
engaged  in  the  furniture  business  and  woodworking  at  Hyde  Park,  New  York,  in  May, 
L875.  There  he  remained  foi  about  six  years  and  on  the  4th  of  November,  L881,  arrived 
in  Yankton.  Dakota  territory.  There  he  continued  the  business  of  woodworking  and  manu- 
facturing special  furniture  and  has  since  carried  on  a  growing  and  successful  business  along 
that  line,  making  a  specialty  of  the  manufacture  of  church  furniture  and  bank  fixtures, 
lib  trade  in  the  former  has  been  particularly  large  and  lie  lias  made  shipments  to  at  least 
one-half  of  the  states  of  tie-  Union.  His  factory  is  well  appointed  and  equipped  and  employ- 
ment i-  furnished  to  a  large  force  ot  workmen.  Hi'  has  ever  recognized  the  fact  that  satis- 
lied  customers  are  the  besl  advertisement  and.  striving  earnestly  to  please  his  patrons,  has 
built  up  a  business  of  gratifying  proportions. 

Mr.  (.'oxhead  has  been  twice  married,  lie  first  wedded  Eugenie  A.  Dady,  who  died  on 
the  1-t  of  February,  1905.  On  the  i:.'th  of  August.  L908,  at  St.  Paul,  .Minnesota,  he  was 
united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Grace  Bryant,  a  daughter  of  Robert  and  Elizabeth  (Collingwood) 
Bryant.  Their  children  are:  Dorothy  Elizabeth,  bom  May  29,  L910;  and  Robert  Homer, 
h.an  August  18,  L912.  Mr.  (oxhead  is  a  republican  in  his  political  views.  J[r  has  an  inter- 
esting military  chapter  in  his  life  record,  for  in  early  manhood  he  became  a  member  of  the 
New  York  National  Guard,  with  which  he  served  from  1878  until  1881.  Following  his 
arrival  in  the  northwest  he  enlisted  on  the  L5th  of  March.  1885,  as  a  member  of  Company  E, 
First  Regiment,  Dakota  National  Guard,  ami  was  appointed  sergeant  major  on  the  isth 
of   August    of   the   same   year.      On    the    20th    of    February,    L889,   he   was   elected   captain    of 

i  pany   E  and   was   commissioned   major  of   the   Third    Battalion,   S.    I).   X.   (i.,   September 

1.">.  1893,  retaining  that  rank  until  he  retired  in  August.  1899.  He  is  an  Episcopalian  in 
religious  faith  and  has  been  warden  and  vestryman  of  Christ  church  el  Yankton,  of  which 
lie  has  been  a  communicant  fcr  many  years.  His  life,  honorable  in  its  purposes  and  fruitful 
in   its   beneficent   result-.,   has   made  him  one  of   the   leading  and    valued   citizens   of   Yankton. 


ERNEST   MADDEN. 


Ernest    Madden,   clerk   of   the    courts   of    Lincoln    county,    was    born    in    Worthing,   that 

county,  "ii   tie   L3th  of   December,   Is;;.  a   son  of  .la s  and   Mary    (Gerber)    Madden.     The 

father  was  a   native  of  Schuylkill  county,   Pennsylvania,  and   the  mother  of  Spring  Green, 

Wisconsin.      They   were    married    in    South    Dakota.   Mrs.    Madden    having    c to    Ihis   state 

with  her  parents,  while  Mr.  Madden  arrived  in  South  Dakota  when  a  young  man  following 
the  (  Lvil  war.  During  the  period  of  hostilities  between  the  north  and  south  he  had  served 
as  a  member  of  Company  A  Ninety-fifth  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry,  rendering  valuable  aid 
to  hi-  country  in  that  connection.  1  poo  his  removal  to  the  northwest,  lie  settled  in  Lincoln 
county,  establishing  his  home  there  in  1870.  lie  took  up  a  homestead  claim,  on  a  part,  of 
which   the  town   id"    Worthing    now    stands,  and   he   is   -till    living    upon    that    farm. 

It  w.as  there  that  Ernest  Madden  was  reared  and  the  public  schools  of  Worthing  pro 
vided  him  his  early  educational  facilities,  while  later  he  attended  the  lirookings  Business 
i  ollege.  lie  was  hut  fourteen  years  of  age  when  upon  him  practically  devolved  the  manage- 
ment   of  the   farm,   for  his  father,  conducting  a   grain   business   in    Worthing,  gave  most  of  his 

attention    to   that    undertaking.      Although    the    duties   and    res] sibilitics   that    came   to    him 

were  heavy,  he  resolutely  and  bravely  met  them  and  early  displayed  marked  ability  and 
notable  enterprise.  At  eighteen  years  of  age  he  became  a  membei  of  the  South  Dakota 
state  Militia,  enlisting  in  Company  I.  which  was  later  reorganized  and  became  Company  D. 
Mr.  Madden  rose  from  private  to  the  rank  of  first  sergeant  of  his  company,  On  II ut- 
bioak   of   the   Spanish- American   war   lie   was   f   fifteen    members  id'   his   company   who 

enlisted,  and  was  mustered   in  as  a    unnnber  ..i   pany    D,   First    Regiment,  South  Dakota 

Volunteers.  lb-  was  with  that  command  from  the  25th  of  April.  1898,  until  discharged  on 
the  18th  of  August,  1899.  At  the  time  of  hi-  enlistment  he  was  made  first  sergeant  of  his 
company.  The  regiment  was  assigned  to  dutj  in  the  Philippines  and  he  took  part  in  a 
number  of  engagements,  including  the  battle  in  the  trenches  at  Manila.  February  :.'::.  1899, 
the  skirmish   at   San    Francisco,   Del   Mont.-,  on   tie-  25th  of    March,    L899,  and   the  skirmish 


508  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

near  Polo  on  the  Following  day.  He  was  also  in  the  battle  of  Marilao  River  on  the  27th  of 
March,  1899,  and  there  sustained  a  gunshot  wound  in  the  arm  and  chest.  He  was  in  line 
for  promotion  at  that  time  and  was  brevetted  second  lieutenant.  His  discharge  reads: 
"Service  honest  and  faithful,  and  character  excellent." 

After    being    discharged    n the    army    Mr.    Madden    returned    home    and    pursued    a 

business  course  in  the  State  \gi  icultmal  (oilier  at  Brookings.  He  then  turned  his  atten- 
tion to  the  grain  trade,  forming  a  partnership  with  his  father  at  Worthing,  but  on  account 
of  ill  health  lie  was  forced  I"  take  up  an  outdoor  life  and  for  two  and  a  half  years  was 
carrier  on  a  rural  mail  route.  In  May,  1908,  he  resigned  and  took  up  a  homestead  on  the 
lower  Brule  Indian  reservation  in  Lyman  county,  upon  which  he  resided  until  he  proved 
up  on  his  claim.  He  then  returned  to  Worthing  and  again  became  associated  with  his 
father  in  the  grain  business.  Energy  and  determination  have  always  been  his  and  have 
figured   largelj    in  his  success,  not  only  in  commercial  lines,  but  also  in  public  affairs. 

It  was  about  the  time  of  bis  return  to  Worthing  that  .Mr.  Madden  became  actively 
interested   in   local   politics  and   in   Jung,   1912,   he   was   nominated   mi   the   republican   ticket 

for   tl Dice   of   clerk   of   the   courts,   to   which    position    be   was   chosen   at    the   November 

election  of  thai  year.  He  took  his  office  on  the  1st  of  January,  1913,  and  in  the  March 
primaries  of  1914  be  was  nominated  without  opposition  and  was  again  chosen  to  the  office, 
the  duties  of  which  lie  lias  ever  discharged  with   promptness  and  fidelity. 

In  L903  Mr.  .Madden  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ella  L.  Haines,  of  Lake  City, 
Minnesota,  and  to  them  have  been  born  five  children:  Melba  R.,  Wayne  M.,  Norma  R., 
lames    E.  and   Ernestine  II.     Mr.  Madden   belongs  to  Worthing   Lodge,  No.    14."..   F.  &   A.  M.. 

and   has  attai 1   the   thirty-second   degree   of   the   Scottish  Rite,   his   membership    being    in 

Oriental  Consistory,  S.  P.  R.  S.  He  also  belongs  to  El  Riad  Temple.  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  at 
Sioux  falls,  and  be  and  bis  wife  are  members  of  the  Order  of  the  Eastern  Star.  He  is  like- 
wise < icted  with  the  Canton  Commercial  Club  and  he  thoroughly  indorses  its  well  formu- 
lated plans  for  the  upbuilding  "i  the  city.  He  has  never  faltered  in  his  allegiance  to  the 
republican  party,  yet  be  places  the  general  good  before  partisanship  and  the  welfare  of 
the  community  before  personal  aggrandizement. 


!■!   I  111    BYRNE. 


line  of  the  most  successful  self-made  men  of  Smith  Dakota  is  Peter  Byrne,  an  extensive 
landowner  and  influential  banker  of  Bon  Homme  county.  He  was  born  in  southern  Ireland, 
July  T.  L846,  of  the  marriage  of  Edward  and  Margaret  (Landy)  Byrne,  who  were  also 
natives  of  that  section,  where  the  familj    lived  for  many  generations.     In    1851    Edward  and 

Margaret    Byn migrated    with    their   family,   which    numbered    five   children,   to    America, 

making  the  voyage  on  a  sailing  vessel  which  made  quite  good  time  for  those  days.  They 
embarked  at  Dublin  and  landed  at  New  York  and  thru  went  by  rail  to  Chicago,  which  was 
then  the  western  railroad  terminus.     From  that   city  they   traveled   by   wagon  to   Dubuque, 

Iowa,  and  as  the  r Is   were  very   muddy   the  journey   was  a   tedious  and  unpleasant    one. 

On  the  1st  of  duly,  1851,  they  reached  Dubuque  and  the  father  bought  eighty  acres  of  land 
live  miles  west   of  that  city. 

in,  that  farm  Peter  Byrne  was  reared  to  manhood  and  there  learned  the  blacksmith's 
tiade.  which   he  was  at   length  compelled  to  abandon,  as  he  strained  the  wrist   of  his  right 

hand     his  ham r  hand.     In  the  spring  of   1869  be  came  to  South   Dakota,  reaching  Yankton 

on  the   ;th  o)    April.     Sioux  City   was  at   that    time  the  end  of  the  railroad  and   fr that 

point   Mr.  Byrne  walked  to  tl"'  home  ot  a  friend  near  Vermillion,  whence  he  went  to  Yankton 

ige,     He  worked  there  for  a  year  and  then  removed  to   Bon   Homme  county,  filing  on 

a    preemption  claim,  which   he  proved  up  in  due  time.     He  also  -.reined  a   tract  as  a   timber 

east   ol   Tyndall,  but    never  made  use  of  his  homestead  right,  as  by  the  time  he  was 

ir.hii    i he  already  owned  more  land  than   was  allowed  a   claimant    under  that    law, 

When  he  arrived  in   Bon  Hon county  be  had  a  little  capital,  but  the  expenses  ot   the  first 

year  Ids   n    idence   in   this  new  country,  when   his  claim   was  not    yet    productive, 

used  up  his    a    ing     and  In    again  started  with  no  capital.     During  the  early  days  he  turned 
hi.  hand  to  an:    honest   work  that    he  could  find  to  do  and  one  of  his  experiences  was  that 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  509 

of  rafting  cottonwood  lumber  across  the  Missouri  river  at  Yankton  for  George  W.  Kings- 
bury, who  was  then  building  a  new  office  for  the  Press  and  Dakotan.  The  good  nature  that 
tbe  editor  manifested  when  the  raft  was  stranded  won  the  admiration  and  friendship  of 
Mr.  Byrne  and  the  two  men  have  remained  fast  friends  since.  Mr.  Byrne  began  immediately 
to  improve  his  land  and  as  opportunity  offered  increased  his  acreage,  but  he  did  not  confine 
his  energies  to  agricultural  operations,  as  he  saw  a  profit  in  lumber  and  established  a  saw- 
mill on  the  river  bank  at  Old  Bon  Homme,  rafting  logs  from  the  island  and  along  the  river 
bank  for  a  considerable  distance  when  the  nearby  supply  was  exhausted.  He  early  turned  his 
attention  to  stockraising  and  feeding  and  for  years  his  annual  shipments  of  cattle  and  hogs 
were  much  larger  than  those  of  the  average  stockraiser.  He  also  set  up  a  forge  on  his  own 
farm  and  did  his  own  repairing  and  sometimes  work  for  neighbors.  As  the  years  passed 
Mr.  Byrne  purchased  more  and  more  land  and  is  now  the  owner  of  nearly  three  thousand 
acres  in  this  state  and  two  thousand  in  Montana.  He  retired  to  Old  Bon  Homme  some 
time  ago  and  leased  most  of  his  land  to  long-time  tenants,  retaining  only  enough  on  the 
home  farm  to  provide  him  sufficient  work  to  keep  him  in  good  condition. 

Mr.  Byrne  is  interested  in  a  number  of  local  enterprises  and  is  vice  president  of  the 
Security  Bank  at  Tyndall,  of  which  he  is  an  extensive  stockholder.  He  is  one  of  the  sub- 
stantial men  of  his  county  and  has  considerable  influence  in  financial  circles  there,  due  not 
only  to  his  wealth  but  also  to  his  business  acumen  and  practical  wisdom. 

Mr.  Byrne  was  married  in  1874  at  Old  Bon  Homme  to  Miss  Annie  E.  Lindley,  a  native 
of  England,  who  with  her  parents  emigrated  to  Wisconsin  in  1870.  The  following  year  she 
accompanied  her  mother  to  Bon  Homme,  which  has  remained  her  home  since.  To  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Byrne  have  been  born  three  children.  Frank  now  owns  and  operates  a  farm  a  tew 
miles  west  of  Old  Bon  Homme.  Alberta,  after  graduating  from  the  high  school  at  Yankton, 
attended  the  State  Normal  School  at  Springfield  for  two  years  and  the  State  Normal  at 
Aberdeen  for  the  same  length  of  time  and  will  in  the  near  future  graduate  from  Yankton 
College.     Alice  is  the  youngest  of  the  family. 

Mr.  Byrne  is  a  democrat  and  is  a  communicant  of  the  Catholic  church,  while  his  wife 
ami  daughters  are  members  of  the  Congregational  church.  He  was  in  much  of  the  terrible 
bli/zard  of  January  12,  1888,  as  he  had  one  hundred  and  fifty  head  of  stock  exposed  to  the 
storm  and  on  a  faithful  horse  made  his  way  to  the  cornstalk  field  where  they  were.  After 
seeing  to  the  safety  of  his  stock  he  returned  to  the  house  and  gives  the  greater  part  of  the 
credit  for  his  saic  arrival  there  to  his  horse.  Like  most  of  the  early  settlers,  Mr.  Byrne's 
residence  for  the  first  two  years  was  a  log  house,  but  at.  the  end  of  that  time  he  erected 
a  more  commodious  frame  dwelling.  His  place  is  now  one  of  the  best  farming  properties 
in  lion  Homme  county  and  Mr.  Byrne  derives  a  good  income  from  its  operation.  He  lias 
planted  a  number  of  groves  which  have  grown  rapidly  and  which  give  protection  from  the 
wind  and  from  the  heat  in  the  summer  months.  Although  he  take-,  just  pride  in  the 
material  prosperity  that  he  has  gained  through  his  own  efforts,  he  values  even  more  highly 
the  esteem  and  respect   of  his  fellowmen  which  are  freely  accorded  him. 


GEORGE  C.  FULLINWEIDER. 

During  the  entire  period  of  his  active  life  George  C.  Fullinweider  has  been  connected 
with  the  banking  business  and  in  this  field  has  risen  to  a  place  of  prominence  and  im- 
portance, being  today  connected  through  official  service  with  some  of  the  leading  banks 
of  South  Dakota.  Since  1897  he  has  been  identified  with  financial  interests  of  Huron  as 
an  officer  in  the  National  Bank  of  Huron,  an  institution  of  which  he  is  now  president.  Mr. 
Fullinweider    understands    the    banking    business    in    principle    and    detail    and    has    built    an 

unusual    deg of    success    upon    experience    and    knowledge.     He    was    born    in    Crawford 

county.  Indiana,  November  11,  1872,  and  is  a  son  of  Clay  and  Aniina  Fullinweider,  the 
former  oi  whom  passed  away  in  1872.  In  the  following  year  the  mother  removed  to 
Decorah,   Iowa. 

George  C.  Fullinweider  was  reared  in  Iowa  and  supplemented  a  public-school  education 
by  a  course  in  Breckenridge  Institute.  After  he  laid  aside  his  textbooks  he  secured  a 
position    as    bookkeeper   in   a   bank   at   Estherville   and   was   retained    in    this    connection    for 


510  HISTl  »RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

-■veil  years,  after   which   lie   removed   to   Huron,  South   Dakota,   where   he  has   since  resided. 
"''   has   '"■,'"   connected   with   the   National    Bank   of   Huron   for  many  years,   serving    in   an 

efficient    and   capable   manner  as   cashiei     nc  time.     Since  January,    1911,  he   has   been 

president  of  the  institution  and  is  recognized  in  financial  circles  as  a  man  oi'  executive 
ability,  energj  and  power.  I  in  othei  officers  are  as  follows:  W.  N.  Farmer,  vice  president; 
II.  (  .  Shober,  vice  president;  and  Camden  Rayburn,  cashier.  The.  board  of  directors  is  com- 
posed oi  these  officers  and  oi  the  following  additional  members:  B.  E.  Beach  A.  \  Cham 
berlain,  Neil  McKay  ana  1-.  R.  Brumwell.  The  National  Hank  of  Huron  has  a  capital  stock 
of  Hit  >  thousand  dollars  and  the  surplus  ami  undivided  profits  amount  to  about  fifteen 
thousand  dollars.  I  In-  institution  was  made  a  national  bank  in  1907,  succeeding  the 
Standard  Savings  Bank,  a  state  institution,  which  was  organized  in  1S9G,  following  the 
discontinuance  of  the  National  Bank  of  Dakota.  This  in  turn  had  been  an  outgrowth  of 
,l"'  traders  Bank,  a  private  institution.  All  of  these  banks  have  occupied  the  same 
building,  at    the  corner  oi    Dakota   ami  Second  streets,   m   Union,  and  Mr.  Fullinweider  was 

'Cted    with    the    Standard    Savings   Hank   as   cashier   and    vice   president.     The   National 

Hank  of  Huron  is  conducted  alon-  modern  lines  and  its  policy  of  progressiveness  is  tempered 

bi   ■'   -■ nservatism,  which  lias  made  it  one  of  the  solid  and  substantial  moneyed  in-t itn- 

tions  ol  the  slate.  .Mr.  Fullinweider  gives  a  great  deal  of  his  time  to  the  affairs  of  this 
bank  but  his  connection  with  it  does  not  form  by  any  mean,  his  only  business  affiliation, 
tor  his  interests  have  extended  over  a  wide  territory  and  be  i,  now  well  known  in  banking 
circles  of  the  state.  He  was  the  organizer  and  is  now  vice  president  of  the  First  National 
Bank  at  Miller  and  is  president  of  the  Hitchcock  State  Dank,  another  institution  which 
he  founded.  The  first  Mate  Bank  oi  (  avour  also  owes  its  foundation  to  his  initiative  and 
enterprise  and  he  ha,  been  president  of  that  institution  since  it   was  established 

In  1894  Mr.  Fullinweider  married  Miss  Ruth  Ballard,  of  Estherville,  Iowa,  and  both 
:l"  "'"  known  in  -....nil  circles  oi  Duron.  .Mr.  Fullinweider  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic 
blue  lodge,  chapter  and  commfindery  and  belongs  to  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  the 
Elks  and  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  gives 
llis  political  allegiance  t..  the  republican  party.  For  many  years  he  has  taken  a  prominent 
•llnl  active  part  m  public  affairs,  serving  in  various  positions  of  public  trust  and  responsi- 
bility, acceptably  filling  the  offices  of  alderman,  s,.h,,cl  treasurer  and  city  treasurer.  All 
n'h°  have  bad  business,  official  or  social  relations  with  him  accord  him  their  unqualified 
■  peel  ind  esteem,  while  in  financial  circles  be  occupies  a  position  of  precedence,  won 
through    many   years   of   capable   and    intelligent    effort    along    this    line 


AL13ERT1S  E.  PAFU1FVI  I  I; 


Albertis    E.    Parmenter, monlj    known    a-   "Bert."    is   now   engaged    in   tin.   abstract 

business  in  Scotland,  South  Dakota,  lie  was  a  pioneer  miller  ..i  Hutchinson  county  and  was 
connected  with  that  business  until  1900.  lie  was  born  in  Erie  county,  New  York,  April  :.'s, 
1851,  a  son  oi  Stillman  and  Catherine  (Van  Camp)   Parmenter,  likevt  ise  natives  of  the  Empire 

state.     The   father  was  descended   fr ne  of  tl Id  Dutch  families  that  early  settled   in 

the  Mohawk  valley. 

Bert  Parmenter  remained  at  home  until  he  reached  the  age  of  eighteen  years  and  then 
went  t.,  Sprillgville,  on  Cattaraugus  creek,  which  forms  the  southern  boundary  of  his  native 
county,  and  for  live  years  applied  himself  to  learning  the  miller's. trade.  At  the  end  ol  that 
time  In-  left  \>u  Y.uk  and  came  west.  He  arrived  in  Dakota  in  1874,  reaching  Yankton  on 
Saturday,  June   13th  of  that  year,     lie  anticipated  the  development   ..i   die  great    northwest 

1 'he  -i    imp. .it. nit   grain-producing  regions  oi  the  world  and  was  looking  for  a 

suitable     it.  i  grist  mill.    The  week  l. .Mowing  hi,  arrival  in   iTankton  he  traveled  up  the 

J ivei   and  selected  a   site  in  the  southern  part  of  Hutchinson  county,  where  lie  built   a 

dam  .ml  erccti  i  i!i    first    mill  between   iTankton  and  the  mountains.     It   was  a  small  affair, 

ha\  '"  onlj   tw.,  run  ..i   l, hits,  tail   il   was  sufficient    for  the  li II    was  , tpleted   in  the 

.11  ol  1875  .ml  was  used  to  grind  the  crop  of  Unit  year.  II  subsequently  became  loo  small 
ami  a  new  structure  was  erected  in  1885  that  was  much  larger.  The  roller  process  was 
adopted   and   the  capacitj    increased   to  one  bun. lid   and   twenty-five  barrels  per  day.     The 


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IIISToRV  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  513 

business  was  later  incorporated  as  the  Maxwell  &  Parmenter  Milling  Company,  Mr.  Par- 
menter's  partner  being  his  brother-in-law.  In  1893  Mr.  Parmenter  bought  out  Mr.  Maxwell 
and  conducted  the  business  as  the  v.  I'..  Parmenter  Mill  until  he  sold  it  to  the  Mennonites 
on  the  1st  of  April.  1900.  In  1883  Mr.  Parmenter  moved  into  Scotland  and  has  since  resided 
in  the  same  house.  On  the  12th  of  January,  1901,  lie  entered  upon  his  duties  as  registrar 
of  deeds  for  Bon  Homme  county  and  at  the  same  time  took  up  the  abstract  business,  in 
which  he  has  continued  to  the  present  time.  He  has  an  excellent  set  of  abstract  hooks  and 
prepares  most  of  the  abstracts  made  in  the  county. 

Mr.   Parmenter  was  married  in   Yankton,  on  the  2d  of  September,   1879,  to   Miss  A i 

C.  Maxwell,  who  came  to  this  state  with  her  parent-,  from  Dubuque,  Iowa.  Her  father, 
John   Maxwell,   was   a   native   of   Montreal.  Canada,  while  her   mother,  who   hole   the   maiden 

name  of  Susan  (.'.  Languedoc,  was  a  native  oi  Quel The  three  surviving  children  of  Mr. 

and.  Mrs.  Parmenter  are:  John  (_'..  who  married  Miss  Frances  Walker  and  is  manager  of 
the  Farmer's  Elevator  and  agent  lor  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railway  at  Blaha, 
this  state;  Eugenia,  the  wife  of  .1.  L.  Meighen,  judge  of  the  county  court  of  Bon  Homme 
county;  and  Donald  C,  who  was  graduated  from  tie'  Scotland  high  school  with  the  class  of 
1915. 

Mr.  Parmenter  achieved  success  as  a  miller  but  he  had  to  endure  many  of  the  hard- 
ships of  pioneer  life.     The  spring  Hoods  of   1881,  coming  at   the  close  of  the  "winter  of  the 

deep  snow,"  weie  unusually  high  and  did  much  damage  to  the  mill.     The  floating  ice  fori I 

:i  gorge  below  Yankton  and  the  high  waters  overflowed  for  many  miles  up  stream.  Jim  river 
received  its  share  and  the  waters  backed  up  so  that  for  twenty-four  hours  the  current  ran 
up  stream  from  the  top  of  the  eight  foot  dam.  Later  when  the  deep  drifts  of  the  Jim  River 
valley  melted  in  a  warm  spring  sun  a  flood  swept  down  upon  tin-  mill  and  carried  away  tin' 
flume,  the  wheelhouse  ami  the  wheel,  depositing  them  six  miles  down  stream.  Anticipating 
the  rising  waters.  Mr.  Parmenter  hail  removed  all  flour  and  wheat  from  the  mill  to  a  sale 
place  and  thus  minimized  his  loss.  In  the  fall  of  1878  a  prairie  lire  swept  through  the  valley 
and  burned  stacks  of  wheat  and  hay  in  the  mill  yard  and  the-mill  itself  was  saved  only  by 
great  effort.  Mr.  Parmenter's  first  experience  with  a  real  South  Dakota  blizzard  was  on 
January  12,  1SS8,  one  of  the  memorable  days  in  the  history  of  the  stale.  His  brother-in- 
law,  who  had  been  longer  on  the  plains,  had  often  spoken  of  them  but  Mr.  Parmenter  rather 
fancied  that  they  were  but  myths.     Phis  morning  his  brother-in-law  remarked  as  the  two 

walked    down   to   the   office   that    it    was   typical    blizzard    weather,   although    it    was    a    w i 

sunny  day.  They  had  been  in  the  office  but  a  few  minutes  when  their  vision  was  limited  to 
the  glass  of  the  windows  and  their  hands  were  invisible  at  arm's  length.  The  blizzard  «;e 
on  in  earnest  and  it  was  with  great  difficulty  that  they  were  aide  to  grope  their  way  back 
to  the  house  at  nightfall. 

Mr.  Parmenter  is  a  democrat  m  politics  and  has  taken  an  active  part  in  public  affairs 
Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  blue  lodge  and  chapter  of  the  Masonic  order  at  Scotland.     He 

has   witnessed   the  great   development  of  the  state  from   the  ti that   it   was  an  unbroken 

prairie  to  tie-  present,  when  it  is  a  hi'Mily  developed  agricultural  region  dolled  with  thriving 
villages,  towns  and  cities.  His  reminiscences  cover  nearly  the  entire  period  of  the  existence 
of  the  state  and  territory  ami  his  accounts  of  the  early  days  are  of  great    value  in  enabling 

the  i ger  generation  to  realize  to  some  extent  the  live-  which  their  fathers  lived  in  South 

Dakota  in  its  pioneer  epoch.  Not  only  bus  he  been  an  interested  observer  of  Hi,,  growth  and 
development  of  the  state  but  he  has  aided  materially  therein. 


CHARLES    E.    McCAULEY,    it.    D. 

A  history  of  the  medical  profession  of  Aberdeen  would  be  incomplete  and  unsatisfactory 
were  there  failure  to  make  mention  of  Dr.  Charles  E.  McCauley,  one  of  tic  leading  general 
practitioners  ol  that  city,  of  which  he  ha-  been  a  resident  since  1902.  He  was  born  in 
Cass  county.  Indiana,  in    L875  and   is  a   son  of  VV.   H.  and  Marj    (Campbell)    McCauley.     The 

family  moved  to  Watcrtown,  South  Dakota,  in  the  fall  of  1ST!!  and  in  the  following  sprin- 
the  father  took  up  government  land  near  Ashton,  farming  upon  this  property  until  1898. 
His   wif,.  has   passed  away  and  he  now-   make-  In-   home  at    A-hton. 


514  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Dr.  Charles  E.  McCauley  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  and  later 
-pint  one  year  at  the  Dakota  Wesleyan  University  at  Mitchell.  He  then  enrolled  in 
Rush   Medical  I  ollege  at   Chicago  and  after  three  years  began  the  practice  of  his  profession 

in  North  Dakota,  where  he  remained  from  1899  to  11)01.  In  the  latter  year  he  returned  to 
Rush  Medical  College  and  was  graduated  from  that  institution  in  1902.  In  the  same  year 
he  located  at  Aberdeen  and  there  has  since  engaged  in  general  practice,  winning  the  prom- 
inence ami  success  to  which  In-  ability  entitles  him.  He  is  a  capable  and  conscientious 
physician,  careful  in  his  diagnosis  oi  cases  and  at  all  time-  watchful  over  the  interests  ol 
!u-  patients.  Through  hi-  membership  in  the  American  Medical  Association  and  the  county 
and  -tat.'  medical  societies  lie  keep-  in  close  touch  with  the  advancement  in  his  profession. 
In  1902  he  served  as  president  oi  the  state  society  and  he  i>  an  ex-president  of  tic  Aber- 
deen   District    Medical   Society,  his   ability   being  widely   recognized   in   professional   circles. 

In  1899  Dr.  .McCauley  married  Miss  Edith  Boyer,  of  Ashton,  South  Dakota,  a  daughtei 
ot  John  lioyci.  a  pioneer  in  this  state,  who  took  up  hi-  residence  here  in  1882.  Dr.  Mel  aule] 
is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason,  and  i-  a  member  of  the  Shrine,  and  he  i-  also  affiliated 
with  the  Benevolent  Protective  tinier  of  Elks,  the  Modem  Woodmen  of  America  and  the 
Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  He  is  a  close  and  earnest  student  of  hi-  profession, 
constantly  broadening  his  knowledge  through  research  and  investigation  until  his  ability 
places  him  today  in  the   foremost   rank-  of  the   medical   fraternity   in  hi-  section. 


SI  I. AS    MATTIIKW    HOIIF,    M.    D. 

Dr.  Silas  Matthew  llohi.  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery 
in  Yankton,  specializes  in  the  latter  field  and  ha-  won  recognition  a-  one  of  the  ablest 
surgeons  ot  the  city.  He  ha-  offices  at  the  comer  of  Fourth  streei  and  Douglas  avenue 
and  the  demand  made-  upon  him  is  almost  continuous.  He  was  bom  at  Hopkins  Station.  Allegan 
conn!'.  Michigan,  August  30,  L872,  and  i-  i  son  of  John  and  Barbara  (Katz)  Hohf,  both 
of  whom  were  natives  ot  Germany.  They  went  to  Michigan  at  an  early  day.  the  father 
becoming  cm-  ol  the  pioneers  in  the  section  oi  the  -late  in  which  lie  settled.  There  he 
followed  farming  ami  -aw  the  early  development  of  the  district  in  which  he  lived.  In  is-? 
he  removed  to  South  Dakota  and  purchased  one  bundled  ami  sixty  acres  of  land,  igair 
be  bent   his  energies  to  the  cultivation  of  (he  soil  and  followed  farming  until  a  substantial 

me; i   -nee---   rewarded   his  efforts,     lb-  afterward  sold  the  old   homestead  aboul    1899 

and,    ie \in;j    westward    to    the   coast,   took    up    his   abode    m    Salem,   (in-, m.    where    he    lived 

iiind  until  hi-  death,  which  occurred  iii  I'm:,.  For  more  than  fifteen  years  he  bad  sin  - 
vived  hi-  wife,  who  passed  away  in  1889.  They  reared  a  family  of  ten  children,  seven  sons 
and   three   daughters:    Anna,   the   wife   of    \\  .    M.   Garnjobst,    i    resident    of    Salem.   Oregon; 

i ge    who  is  now   a  contractor  ,,f  Florida;   Bernard,  who  is  engaged  in  the  lumber  business 

in    l,,  I.. l.  South   Dakota;    \ Id.  who  i-  a   lumber  merchant    Incited  at    Worthing,  South 

Dakota;  S.  M..  of  this  review;  J,  A.,  a  physician  of  Yankton,  who  is  specializing  in  bis 
practice  in  the  treatment  of  diseases  of  the  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat:  Lena  B.,  the  wife 
oi  Walter  II,  Noble,  of  Chehalis,  Washington;  John  <:..  a  mining  engineer  living  at  Everett, 
Washington;  Sarah  M..  (he  wife  of  Ed  Seeger,  a  traveling  -ale-man  of  Topeka,  Kansas; 
Mini  Emanuel,  >*lm  is  .,  student  in  the  Northwestern  University  Dental  College  in  Chicago. 
The  hither  was  a  pioneer  ,i  two  states,  Michigan  and  South  Dakota,  and  contributed  to 
their   earh      nbsta  nl  ial   development. 

Dr.  Silas   \l.  llohi   was  a   lad  ol   aboul   ten  years  when  brought  by  his  parent-  to  South 

Dakota    and    upon    the    old    home. tea, I    faun    in    Clay    COUntj     was    reared,    sharing    with    flic 

i    ill    the   hardships   ami   experiences   incident    to   farm   life   in   a    new-    country,     lie 

attended    the   district    schools   until    he    reached   the   age   oi    sixteen   and    afterward   had   the 

honofn    of   instruction   in   the   Normal   Scl 1  at   Grand    [sland,   Nebraska.     He  next   engaged 

ui  teaching  in  South  Dakota  where  be  remained  for  time  years  in  order  t,,  obtain  funds 
which  riable   him    to    continue    his    studies,     lb-    latei    entered    the    Illinois    Medical 

lull, i    i  hicago,   where  be  won  hi-   M.   D.  degree  in    L897,  and  thus  qualified   for  practice 

In  returned  to  Yankton,  where  be  opened  an  office.  He  was  in  active  practice  until  1901, 
when   h,-  again   went   to  Chicago  and   took   up  the   further   study   of   medicine   in  the  North- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  515 

western  University  Medical  College,  winning  his  degree  of  M.  D.  in  that  institution  in  1903. 
During  that  period  he  served  as  an  interne  in  Mercy  Hospital  of  Chicago  and  gained  that 
broad  knowledge  and  experience  which  only  hospital  practice  can  bring.  He  then  returned 
to  Yankton  and  again  took  up  the  work  of  his  profession,  in  which  he  has  since  continued. 
He  has  made  a  specialty  of  surgery  and  ranks  with  the  foremost  surgeons  of  the  state 
He  spent  six  weeks  in  the  Post-Graduate  College  of  New  York  in  1908  and  devoted  one 
month  to  study  in  the  Johns  Hopkins  Medical  College  at  Baltimore,  giving  special  atten- 
tion to  surgery  in  both  instances.  He  belongs  to  the  District  Medical  Society,  the  South 
Dakota  Medical  Association,  tin-  American  Medical  Association,  the  Chicago  Medical  Society 
and  the  Sioux  Valley  Medical  Association,  and  through  his  identification  with  all  these 
keeps  in  close  touch  with  the  advanced  work  that  is  being  done  by  the  profession  and  the 
most  modern  scientific  investigations  along  the  lines  of  both  medical  and  surgical  prac- 
tice. Moreover,  Dr.  Hohf  has  business  connections  of  importance,  being  now  a  director  of 
the  Dakota  National  Bank  of  Yankton  and  a  director  of  the  Yankton  Brick  &  Tile  Com- 
pany, and  he  and  his  brother,  Dr.  J.  A.  Hohf,  are  now  erecting  an  office  building  at  Fourth 
street   and  Douglas   avenue. 

On  the  12th  of  October,  1898.  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Dr.  Hohf  and  Carrie 
Elizabeth  Sniffin,  a  native  of  New  York  city.  Their  children,  Lillian  and  Florence,  are 
both  now  in  school.  Dr.  Hohf  has  been  a  member  of  the  board  of  education  of  Yankton 
since  1911  and  believes  thoroughly  in  the  employment  of  good  teachers  and  the  adoption 
of  progressive  educational  methods,  realizing  that  in  tie'  school  system  of  the  country  is 
laid  the  strength  of  the  nation.  He  belongs  to  the  Yankton  Commercial  Association,  of 
which  he  is  a  director,  and  at  all  times  manifests  a  public-spirited  devotion  in  his  relation 
to  county  and  state.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  St.  Johns  Lodge,  Xo.  1,  A.  F.  & 
A.  M.;  with  Mackay  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.;  De  Molay  Commandery,  No.  3.  K.  T.;  Oriental 
Consistory.  Xo.  1.  A.  A.  S.  K.  ¥..  in  which  lie  has  attained  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the 
Scottish  Rite;  and  Yelduz  Temple.  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.  He  is  now  serving  as  master  of  his 
lodge  and  he  ranks  high  among  his  brethren  of  the  fraternity  as  one  who  is  an  exemplary 
representative  of  the  craft.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party,  his 
support  being  a  matter  of  personal  conviction  upon  political  questions  and  not  given  with 
any  desire  for  office.  He  regards  his  professional  pursuits  as  abundantly  worthy  of  his 
best  efforts  and  his  close  and  discriminating  study,  his  persistency  and  his  conscientious 
work  have  done  much  to  bring  him  to  the  goal  of  success  and  gain  him  prominence  in  his 
chosen   calling. 


GEOPvGE  H.  HENRY. 


George  II.  Henry,  of  Platte,  deputy  state  fire  marshal,  is  one  of  the  prominent  citizens 
of  his  city  and  is  a  leader  in  movements  seeking  the  public  welfare.  He  was  born  in  Mineral 
Point,  Wisconsin,  on  the  8th  of  July,  1870,  a  son  of  George  and  Nettie  iMctlugh)  Henry, 
the  former  a  native  of  that  place,  and  the  latter  of  Xew  York  state.  At  the  age  of  eight 
years  Mr.  Henry  of  this  review  was  brought  to  South  Dakota  by  his  parents,  the  family 
home  being  established  at  Oakwood  Lakes,  Brookings  county,  in  1S78.  The  father  sub- 
sequently started  a  bank  at  Volga,  Brookings  county,  which  is  still  conducted  by  two  of 
his  sons  and  is  known  as  the  First  State  Bank.  He  was  actively  identified  with  the  early 
development  of  Brookings  county  and  left  his  impress  upon  its  history  and  his  demise, 
which   occurred    in    1889,   was   sincerely   mourned. 

George  H.  Henry  was  educated  in  the  country  schools  of  Brookings  county  and  in  1S87, 
when  a  youth  of  seventeen,  was  apprenticed  to  the  Volga  Tribune  at  Volga  and  there  learned 
the  printer's  trade.  He  was  later  employed  upon  flic  Argus  Leader  of  Sioux  Falls,  the 
Brookings  Press  and  the  Dell  Rapids  Tribune.  In  1900  he  purchased  the  Parker  Leader 
and  conducted  it  for  two  years,  after  which  he  removed  to  Platte  and  bought  what  is  now 
the  Platte  Tribune.  He  successfully  published  that  journal  until  1915,  when  he  sold  it  to 
a  Mr.  Primer,  and  maintained  its  high  standing  as  one  of  the  best  weeklies  of  the  state, 
its  news  columns  giving  clearly  written  and  reliable  accounts  of  happenings  both  of  local 
and   general    interest   and   its    wide    circulation   among   the    representative   people    of    Charles 


51G  HIST*  IRY  I  IF  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

Mix  anility  making  it  an  excellen!  advertising  medium.  On  tin-  i.ith  of  December,  1913, 
Mr.  Henry  was  appointed  deputj  stati  tire  marshal  and  is  at  present  serving  ably  in  that 
capacity. 

In    L902    Mr.   Henry   was  married   to   Miss   May  Tolles,  a  native  of  Minnesota,  and  they 

nave    ili  ■ Iiildren:     Maj     Bell,    Lois    and    Howard.     Mr.    Henry    is   a    republican    and   has 

always  been  a  leader  in  local  political  affairs.  He  has  held  a  number  of  positions  of  trust 
and  honor  and  in  the  years  L910  and  1911  was  mayor  of  Platte,  giving  the  city  a  business- 
like and  progressive  administration.  His  interest  in  educational  matters  was  recognized 
lie  was  chosen  a-  a  member  of  the  board  oi  education,  in  which  capacity  he  served 
for  two  years,  while  for  six  years  he  was  rink  of  the  board,  resigning  that,  office  in  July, 
1914.  For  a  number  of  years  he  was  secretary  of  the  <  harles  Mix  County  Fair  Association 
and  the  success  of  the  fairs  was  due  in  no  small  measure  to  his  unremitting  efforts. 
I  raternally  he  belongs  to  Doric  Lodge,  Xo.  93,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Yankton  Consistory,  No.  1, 
A.  &  \.  S.  I:  :  Id  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  X.  M.  S.,  of  Sioux  Falls;  the  subordinate' lodge  of 
the  Independent  Order  oi  Odd  Fellows  of  Platte;  and  the  Blue  Goose,  an  insurance  asso- 
ciation. I  ndei  his  managemenl  the  Platte  Tribune  was  recognized  not  only  as  an  excellent 
mean-  for  the  dissemination  ol  news  but  also  as  a  powerful  factor  in  the  formation  of  an 
intelligent  public  opinion  thai  lias  demanded  and  secured  a  number  of  improvements  and 
reforms  in  various  phases  of  the  community  life.  Even  those  who  differ  from  him  as  to 
mallei-  of  policy  respect   ids  sincerity  and  1 r  his  integrity. 


DELOSS  B.  GUKNEY. 


The  name  of  Gurney  is  inseparably  interwoven  with  the  history  of  Yankton  and  South 

Dakota   and  is  a   synonym   for  activity   in   the  nursery   business   i i   pioneer   times  to  the 

present.  Through  three  successive  generations  the  family  have  been  successfully  engaged 
in  business  as  seed-men  and  nurserymen.  The  ancestral  line  in  America  is  traced  back  to 
1058,  Minn  Alonzo  Gurney  landed  in  the  new  world  and  hewed  out  a  home  for  himself  in  the 
wilderness  oi  Massachusetts.  His  son  or  grandson  married  a  descendant  of  Francis  Cook, 
one  oi  the  little  company  that  came  over  in  the  Mayflower,  and  thus  all  of  their  descendants 
are  eligible  to  membership  in  the  Mayflower  Society,  as  they  are  also  to  the  Sons  and  Daugh- 
ters oi  the  \niciiran  Revolution,  for  a  number  of  the  ancestors  foughf  for  the  independence 
oi  the  nation.  The  ancestors  of  tin-  family  through  various  generations  were  known  for  their 
successful  cultivation  oi  garden  products  and  flowers  and  Alonzo  Gurney,  the  grandfather 
oi  Deloss  B.  Gurney,  began  in  a  small  way  the  growing  oi  tree- as  a  business  ai  Cummington, 
Massachusetts.  With  him  was  associated  his  son,  Charles  VV.  Gurney,  until  alter  the  call 
to  aim-  following  tin-  outbreak  of  the  ("nil  war  in  L861.  lie  had  iii  that  year  come  to  the 
middle  wesi  intending  to  establish  tin'  business  in  Iowa  in  order  to  supply  the  growing  terri- 
"illi  tie!-.  But  at  the  outbreak  of  the  trouble  between  the  north  and  the  south  Mr. 
Gurnej  enlisted  as  a  private  of  the  Third  Iowa  infantry  and  when  the  Second  ami  Third 
regiments  were  consolidated  as  the  second.  Mr.  Gurney  veteranized  and  at  the  close  of  the 
war  was  mustered  out  as  lieutenant  colonel  of  his  regiment,  returning  home  with  a  military 
record  of  which  his  children  may  well  be  proud. 

Alter  the  war  Colonel  Gurnej  established  a  nursery  at  Monticello,  Iowa,  and  for  six- 
teen years  his  business  constantly  increased,  extending  more  and  more  largely  to  the  west. 
It  was  tin-  western  trend  of  his  patronage  thai  prompted  him  in  1882  to  remove  to  Con- 
cord, hi- :ounty,  Nebraska,  where  he  established  hi-  business  on  as  firm  and  substantial 

as  he  had  previously  done  at  his  for r  location.     With  him  were  associated  Ins  sons 

"el   later  i phew,  who  was  attracted   to  the  family  vocation  after  it  had  lapsed   for  one 

ition  in   his  line. 

Delo      B.  Gurney,  of  the  brothers  now  heavily  interested   in  the  incorporated  busi- 

ii'         '     ived     ii    Yankton   in  October,    L892.     He  looked  over  the  prospects  and   possibilities 

oi   the   I'-  iii'    a      i    i. ii i,l,.  place  of  business  and   found  conditions  largely  as  he  desired. 

Accordingly,  he  decided  to  make  Yankton  his  headquarters  for  the  seed  business,  which  has 

sit grown  to  be  one  of  the  largest  and  besi  seed  and  nursery  enterprises  in  the  west.    Aftei 

conducting   the   bit  in,       undet    partnership  relations  for  more  than  a  decade  Colonel  Gurney 


COLONEL  i  HARLES  W.  OURNEY 

Born   May   13,  L840.     Died  March  25,   L913 

[Written  by  himself   March    L6,   1913.] 

My  religion:  "I  believe  in  < i ( .<  1  the  Father,  'The  Great  First  Cause,'  but  what  it  is  or 
how  created  I  am  sorry  I  •!< >  not  know,  but  glad  to  believe  I  know  us  much  as  any  other 
about  it.  The  student  who  spends  years  at  a  theological  school  to  learn  about  God  and 
immortality  comes  away  with  at  least  no  better  knowledge  than  he  took  there,  but  in  many 

if  not   in   most   cases  more  radically  and   more  firmly  riveted  to  the  wrong  or  to  somi e's 

"in--  work   than  before. 

"A  human  being  consists  of  two  element-,  physical  and  mental.  The  latter  is  frequently 
called  the  soul.  The  physical  body  is  not  lost.  This  is  impossible.  It  i-  only  a  change.  'Dust 
unto  dust.'  Neither  is  thai  mental  oi  spiritual  element  lost.  Nothing  i-  lost.  If  the  mind 
perishes  with  the  body  then  the  whole  apparent  aim  ami  object  of  creation  is  abortive.     In 

iu-t   what  wav  this  spiritual  life  is  perpetuated  i an   possibly  know.     It   is  enough  for 

us  to  know   that  the  bounds  of  knowledge  are  fixed  and  that  we  cannot    pass  them      Bej 1 

that  even  speculation  stands  appalled. 

"There  is  another  hook  called  the  -hook  of  nature'  which  teaches  that  God  ha-  made  not  him; 
foi  man  thai  he  could  do  lor  himself.  For  instance,  God  made  the  apple  not  bigger  than  a 
pea,  ami  man  ha-  done  the  rest.    This  i-  not  profanity.     While  man  appears  to  have  dime  the 

st.  it    i-  -till   true  that   all   the  una,   ami  all  the   science  the  world   ha-  ever   produced   could 

not    make  t  he  little  apple. 

"For  ages,  eon-,  man  ha-  I n  taught  that  the  great   success  in  life  is  getting  rich.    This 

is  changed  considerablj  m>\\ .  We  are  beginning  to  get  out  of  the  ruts.  No  man  maj  nov 
claim  to  have  made  a  success  in  life  unless  hi-  activities  have  lain  along  the  paths  of  useful- 
ness, helpful  to  humanity.  The  greater  the  obstacles  overcome,  the  greater  sacrifices  ami 
unselfish  devotion  to  an  idea  or  principle,  tin-  greater  the  success. 

"What  I  have  said  i-  merely  around  the  edges  oi  the  subject,  hut  1  do  not  feel  justifiei 
in  protracting  it.  It  i-  a  subject,  however,  that  I  have  devoted  much  time  and  thought  to. 
and  perhaps  might  he  summed  up  something  like  tin-:  God  the  Father  brought  me  hen 
without  consulting  me  ami  I  must  believe  He  lias  kept  me  where  He  wanted  me  while  hen 
I  have  the  same  faith  that  He  will  place  me  where  He  wants  me  in  the  great  hereafter  am 
I   shall  he  satisfied." 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  519 

together  with  his  son,  Deloss  B.,  and  his  nephew,  E.  R.  Gurney,  of  Fremont,  Nebraska,  incor- 
porated as  The  Gurney  Seed  &  Nursery  Company,  with  a  paid  up  capital  stock  of  ten  thou- 
sand dollars.  The  lirst  year  all  of  their  business  was  transacted  in  a  sum  II  one-story 
building  on  Third  street,  in  Yankton,  only  eighteen  by  twenty-eight  feet,  and  their  total 
sales  amounted  to  but  twenty  thousand  dollars.  The  next  year  they  leased  a  two-story 
building  forty-eight  by  eighty  feet  at  the  corner  of  Second  and  Douglas  streets  and  with 
their  increased  sales  they  found  it  possible  to  purchase  forty  acres  northeast  of  Yankton, 
having  planted  in  leased  ground  prior  to  that  time.  After  two  years  of  substantial  growth, 
the  business  continually  taking  on  larger  proportions,  the  building  was  found  to  be  too 
small  and  they  purchased  ground  between  Capitol  and  Pine  streets,  erecting  thereon  a 
three-story  building  of  brick  and  concrete  seventy-live  feet  square  with  a  twelve  foot  base- 
ment. It  was  expected  that  that  building  would  be  adecpiate  for  many  years.  About  that 
time,  however,  they  added  a  nursery  business  and  purchased  a  forty  acre  tract  northwest  of 
the  town.  The  following  year  a  further  increase  in  their  trade  necessitated  the  building  of 
drying  sheds  and  a  small  building  at  the  nursery  and  the  rental  of  a  three-story  building. 
In  this  way  they  managed  to  care  for  their  growing  business.  By  that  time  the  sales  had 
amounted  to  a  quarter  of  a  million  dollars  annually  and  were  increasing  all  the  time,  neces- 
sitating additional  buildings  each  year.  In  1909  a  new  storehouse  and  office  building  was 
eieeted  sixty-four  by  one  hundred  feet  and  three  stories  in  height,  together  with  a  high 
basement.  They  purchased  one  hundred  and  twenty  acres  adjoining  the  city  on  the  north 
and  they  now  use  annually  in  owned  and  leased  ground  over  four  thousand  acres  for  seed 
and  nursery  stoek. 

In  190G  Colonel  Gurney  and  his  seven  sons,  H.  J.,  of  Corpus  Christi,  Texas;  and  D.  B., 
P.  S.,  S.  S.,  G.  W.,  C.  A.  and  D.  T.,  all  of  Yankton,  together  with  his  nephew.  E.  R.  Gurney, 
of  Fremont,  Nebraska,  incorporated  the  business  under  the  name  of  The  Gurney  Seed  & 
Nursery  Company  and  the  business  has  since  been  increasing  rapidly  until  it  is  now  one  of 
the  foremost  enterprises  of  this  character  in  the  northwest.  Believing  a  greenhouse  would 
find  liberal  patronage  in  Yankton  and  vicinity,  D.  B.  Gurney  and  his  cousin,  E.  R.  Gurney, 
together  with  A.  C.  Topp,  a  florist,  who  had  learned  the  business  in  his  native  Denmark  and 
supplemented  his  knowledge  by  later  study  in  Germany,  Holland  and  Belgium,  incorporated 
The  Gurney  Greenhouse  Company,  erecting  their  first  building  in  the  spring  of  1914.  This 
was  increased  to  three  times  its  capacity  before  the  summer  was  over. 

Colonel  Charles  W.  Gurney,  the  founder  of  the  present  business,  was  born  in  Massa- 
chusetts, May  1?..  1840,  and  died  in  Yankton,  March  25,  1913.  Shortly  before  his  death  he 
put  into  writing  for  preservation  by  his  children  his  creed,  which  is  reproduced  on  another 
page  of  this  volume.  The  work  instituted  by  Colonel  Gurney  and  so  long  successfully  car- 
ried on  by  him  is  being  continued  by  those  who  became  hi-  partners  in  the  undertaking  and 
the  name  is  one  of  the  foremost  in  the  business  circles  of  South  Dakota. 


HON.  THEODORE   WILLIAM   DWIGHT. 

Hon.   Theodore   William    Dwight,   conducting   a    real-estate,    I": nd    insurance   business 

:i-  :i   member  of  the  linn  of  Knowles,  Dwight  &  Toohey,  has  achieved  a   creditable  measure 

of  success  in   business  circles  and  at   the  same  time  has  1> mie   ;i    prominent  representative 

of  political  interests  and  activity  in  the  state,  being  one  of  the  recognized  leaders  of  the 
republican  party  in  South  Dakota.  He  makes  his  home  in  Sioux  Falls,  to  which  city  he 
removed  in  1901.  Wisconsin  claims  him  as  a  native  -on.  hi-  birth  hiving  occurred  in  the 
town  of  Oregon,  Dane  county.  March  12.  1865.  His  parents  were  Edward  Wolsey  and 
Elizabeth  (Footel  Dwight,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  New  York  and  representatives 
of   prominent    old   American    families.     The   grandfather,    Benjamin   Dwight.   was   likewise   a 

native   of   Yew    York   and    the   direct    descendant    of    Rev.    Timothy    Dwight,    1).    I)..   

the  early  presidents  of  Yale  College,  and  of  Rev.  Jonathan  Edwards,  the  eminent  divine  of 
Yew    England  in  colonial  days. 

The  common  schools  afforded  Theodore  W.  Dwighi  iii-  early  educational  opportunities. 
Si  attended  the  high  schoo'l  at  Evansville,  Wisconsin,  and  afterward  entered  the  high 
srhool    at    lied    Wing.   Minnesota,    from    which    lie    was   graduated    with    the   class    ol    1885. 


520  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

"'•  then  nrenl  to  Brooklyn,  Wisconsin,  where  he  seined  a  clerkship  in  a  general  store, 
thus  receiving  bis  initial  business  training,  and  in  1888,  when  twenty-three  years  of  a»e, 
hi'  cam.-  ti,  South  Dakota,  settling  at  Bridgewater,  McCook  county,  where  he  opened  a 
general  store,  llr  was  not  long  in  building  up  a  good  trade  and  there  he  continued 
in  active  business  until  L901,  when  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls.  His  stock  of  goods,  how- 
ever,  was  removed  to  I  merj  South  Dakota,  and  .Mr.  Dwight  took  in  a  partner,  who  has 
cl  Ll-ge  of  the  business  there,  (in  moving  to  Sioux  Falls  Mr.  Dwight  embarked  in  the 
wholesale  confectionery  business,  in  which  he  continued  for  three  years  as  secretary  and 
treasurer  oi  the  Anthony-Dwight  Company,  which  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of 
the  state.  This  business  also  grew  and  developed  along  substantial  lines,  becoming  one  of 
tli.'  important  commercial  enterprises  of  the  city.  After  three  years  Mr.  Dwight  sold  out 
and  turned  his  attention  to  the  insurance,  veal-estate  and  loan  business,  forming  a  part- 
nership with  E.  1".  Knowles.  while  later  C.  T.  Toohey  was  admitted  under  the  present  firm 
style  of  Knowles,  Dwight  A  Toohey.  Mr.  Dwight  is  a  man  of  determined  spirit,  carrying 
forward  to  successful  completion  whatever  lie  undertakes,  and  his  well  formulated  plans 
have  brought   him  a  substantia]  measure  of  prosperity. 

i  in  llie  20th  of  August,  1889,  at  Red  Wing.  .Minnesota.  Mr.  Dwight  was  united  in 
marriage  t,.  Mis.  Jennie  M.  Brink,  a  daughter  of  Charles  R.  Brink,  who  was  a  soldier  of 
the  '  ivil  war.  Th.\  have  two  children:  Helen,  born  February  G.  1895;  and  Edward  Brink, 
horn    Xineinlier    :.'t.    ls'j'i. 

The  parents  hold  membership  in  the  Presbyterian  church  and  Mr.  Dwight  is  connected 
with  several  fraternal  and  social  organizations.  He  is  a  Royal  Arch  Mason,  a  member  of 
the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Benevolent  Protective  Oder  of  Elks.  He  is 
secretarj  oi  the  Sons  of  the  American  Revolution  of  South  Dakota  and  he  belongs  to  the 
'  oiintiy  (  tub.  His  political  allegiance  has  always  been  given  the  republican  party  since 
age  conferred  upon  him  the  right  of  franchise  and  he  is  an  active  worker  in  party  ranks. 
Appreciation  of  his  service  and  capability  came  to  him  in  1899  in  his  election  to  the  state 
legislature  and  he  is  now  a  member  and  vice  president  of  the  state  board  of  regents,  his 
term  to  continue  to  1915.  He  was  treasurer  of  the  republican  state  central  committee 
limine  the  campaigns  oi  L908  and  1910  and  his  powers  of  organization  came  into  good  play 
111  this  connection.  In  1913  he  was  prescient  oi  the  Commercial  (  lub  and  he  has  been  an 
interested  and  helpful  factor  in  all  that  pertains  to  municipal  welfare  as  well  as  general 
progress.  He  looks  .it  life  from  the  standpoint  of  an  enterprising,  progressive  man  who 
recognizes  the  duties  and  obligations  as  well  as  the  privileges  oi   citizenship. 


i  <u:\\  |\    B.    B  \l.li\VIX. 


One  ol   the  successful  rchants  oi    Rapid  City  is  Corwin   B.   Baldwin,  who  was  horn  in 

Olivet,   South    Dakota,   on    the   28th    oi    September,    1877,   a    s f    William    15.   and   Louise 

i Shaw  i  Baldwin,  the  former  a  native  of  Mentor,  Ohio,  and  the  latter  of  Chardon,  that  state. 
I  lie  father  arrived  in  South  Dakota  in  the  days  of  its  pioneer  development,  having  traveled 
'-     rail   and     teamboat    to    Yankton   and   thence  by   ox    team    to  Olivet.     He   settled    upon   a 

I stead    near   the    latter    place    in    1872    and    farmed    for    many    years,     lie   and    his    wife 

are    -till   living   upon   the   land   which   he  entered   from   the  government. 

1  orwin    I'.    Baldwin    is   the   third   in   order   of   birth   in   a    family   of   seven   children   and   in 

l,!'    iiecjuirement   oi    his   earlj    education   attended   the   district    scl Is   near   his   father's   farm. 

to   prepare   himself    for   his   life   work,   he   entered   the   school   of   pharmacy   of   the 

South    Hal. ota    stale    Vgricultural   College  at    Brookings  and    was   graduated   therefrom   with 

ol    1900.     For  a  yeat    he  was  employed  at    Parkston,  and  then  removed  to  Yankton, 

he     ponl    two  years.     In    L903   he  removed  to   Rapid  City   and  for  the  succeeding    Bve 

u'ti     in   the  employ   of  others.     However,   by    1908    he   had   acquired   sufficient   capital 

ui     in    busini         on    his    own    account    and    he    purchased    the    drug    store    which    he    still 

own..     In  the  years  that   have  since  intervened  he  has   managed  his  business  so  ably  that   it 

•'"a   steadily  and   rapidly  and   is  now   the   largest   exclusive  retail   drug  establishment 

iii    western    ~~> n 1 1 1 1    Dakota.     The   greatest    care    is    taken    in    the    filling   of    prescriptions,    his 

"       : i    full  strength  and  of  absolute   puritj    and   he  carries  an  excellent   line  of  drug- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  521 

gists'    sundries.     Be    is    also    interested    in    tlie    Western    Soutli    Dakota    Commission    Corn- 
pany,  of  which  lie  is  the  president,  and  in  a  number  of  other  concerns. 

iin  New  Year's  Day,  1903,  Mr.  Baldwin  was  united  in  marriage  with  Miss  Helen  M. 
Morrison,  a  daughter  of  Edward  and  Jessie  (Miner)  Morrison,  of  De  Smet,  South  Dakota. 
Two  children,  Cm  win  E.  and  Donald,  have  been  born  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Baldwin.  He  is 
independent  politically.  Fraternally  he  is  a  Mason  and  has  attained  high  rank  in  that 
order,  belonging  to  the  chapter,  commandery  and  Shrine.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the 
Knights  of  Pythias  and  of  the  Elks,  being  a  charter  member  of  the  Rapid  City  Lodge  of  the 
latter  organization.  During  his  college  days  he-  took  part  in  track  athletics  and  continues 
to  find  much  pleasure  in  outdoor  sports,  his  chief  recreations  being  fishing  and  hunting.  His 
guccess  ;.,  gratifying  ami  well  deserved  and  he  is  held  in  high  esteem  by  his  fellow  citizens, 
who   have    found   him   alert,   energetic,  capable   and   thoroughly   dependable. 


JOHN  W.  ELLIS,  M.  D. 

Dr.  John  \V.  Ellis,  a  physician  and  surgeon  living  at  Elk  Point,  Soutli  Dakota,  has 
continuously  practiced  his  profession  in  that  city  since  his  graduation  from  Hahnemann 
Medieal  College  of  Chicago.  He  was  born  at  West  Avon.  Livingston  county.  New  York, 
,,n  the  l'.ith  of  August,  is;,:.',  a  son  of  William  W.  and  Helen  M.  (Blankenship)  Ellis,  the 
former  a  native  of  Canada  and  the  latter  of  New  York.  The  father  was  a  farmer  by  occu- 
pation and  spent  the  greater  part  of  his  life  in  Ontario,  Canada.  The  Ellis  farm  was  given 
to  his  father,  John  Ellis,  by  Captain  Brent,  an  old  Oneida  chief,  who  had  secured  the  land 
from  the  English  government,  and  the  place  is  situated  near  Brantford,  Canada.  Crossing 
the  border  into  the  United  States,  William  W.  Ellis  took  up  his  abode  in  New  York,  where 
lie  was  married,  but  soon  afterward  he  returned  to  Canada,  where  his  death  occurred.  His 
widow  then  again  became  a  resident  of  the  Empire  state,  where  she  passed  away  ten  years 
later,  each  being  thirty-nine  years  of  age  at  the  time  of  their  demise. 

Dr.  John  W.  Ellis  lived  with  his  mother  until  her  death,  but  lias  maintained  himself 
since  his  father's  death,  at  which  time  he  was  but  ten  years  of  age.  In  his  youthful  days 
he  mastered  the  branches  of  learning  taught  in  successive  grades  in  the  public  schools  and 
continued  his  education  in  the  high  school  of  Lowell,  Michigan,  whither  he  had  gone  as  a 
boy.  He  worked  for  his  board  while  attending  school  and  in  his  desire  and  efforts  to  secure 
an  education  he  displayed  the  elemental  strength  of  his  character,  giving  promise  of  advance- 
ment and  the  attainment  of  success  in  later  years.  After  reaching  manhood  he  worked  in 
the  lumber  woods  of  Michigan.  The  year  1875  witnessed  his  arrival  in  Elk  Point,  Soutli 
Dakota,  and  he  has  since  been  familiar  with  its  history,  its  upbuilding  and  its  progress, 
although  his  residence  here  has  not  been  continuous.  For  some  time  he  was  employed  as 
collector   by   the   firm   of   Cole    Brothers   and   by   the   Hart   Company,   dealers   in    machinery 

and  lightning  rods  at  Council  Bluffs.     In  thai   com tion   he  traveled  through  Xebraska  and 

the  southeastern  part  of  South  Dakota.  In  1877,  however,  he  returned  to  Elk  Point  and 
accepted  a  situation  in  the  general  store  of  C.  W.  Biggs,  with  whom  he  continued  until  he 
was  married,  lie  then  went  to  the  Black  Hills,  locating  in  Central  City,  where  he  worked 
in  the  mine-.  In  August,  1880,  lie  again  became  a  resident  of  P.Ik  Point  and  secured  employ- 
ment with  Freeman  Brothers,  merchants,  with  whom  lie  remained  for  live  years.  In  1885 
he  was  made  (he  census  enumerator  lor  Elk  Point  and  Brule  townships  ami  in  the  fall  of 
that  year  he  was  elected  assessor  of  Union  county  and  also  served  as  deputy  clerk  of  the 
courts.     After  a  year,  however,  he  resigned  the  position  of  as-cssor  and  was  elected  registrar 

,,t   d Is  and  ex-officio  county   clerk.     In    1892   he  went  to  Chi. ago  and  took  up  the  study  of 

medicine,  entering  the  Hahnemann  Medical  College.  While  pursuing  his  course  there  he 
acted  as  gatekeeper  at  the  fair  grounds  of  the  World's  Columbian  Exposition.  He  was  grad- 
uated from  Hahnemann  on  the  i:;th  of  April.  Is;).".,  and  at  once  returned  to  Elk  Point,  where 
he  opened  an  office  and  has  sine-  been  engaged   in   successful   practice. 

Dr.  Ellis  was  married  to  Miss  Laura  M.  Stockman,  of  Elk  Point,  in  1878,  and  they 
became  the  paients  of  two  children:  Bay  W.,  who  i-  :.  graduate  of  Yankton  College  and 
of  the  National  Law  School  of  Washington,  l>.  C,  and  i-  now  state's  attorney  at  Elk  Point; 
ami  Lillian  .lime,  who  is  voice  instructor  at   Parsons  College  in  Fairfield,  Iowa.     The  family 


522  HISTORY  I  »F  S<  >l "I'll"   DAK<  ITA 

iminent  in  the  Bocial  circles  ol  the  city  and  the  hospitality  of  the  besl   homes  is  freely 
accoi  ded  i  hem. 

In  the  Masonic  fraternity  Dr.  Ellis  is  well  known,  beglonging  to  Elk  Point  Lodge,  No.  3, 
A.  F.  &  A.  \L;  Vermillion  Chapter,  No.  31,  R.  A.  M.;  Vermillion  Commandery;  Oriental 
Consistory,  No.  l.  A.  &  A.  S.  R.,  oi  Yankton;  and  El  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  of 
Sioux  Falls.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Elk  Poinl  Commercial  Club.  In  politics  he  has 
always  been  an  earnest  republican,  giving  unfaltering  support  to  the  partj  since  age  con- 
ferred upon  him  the  right  of  franchise.     He  has  served  as  a  member  of  the  school  board  at 

Elk    Point  and   for  several  years   was   its  secretary,  d g  effective  work  for  the  benefit  of 

the  schools  and  the  improvement  of  the  educational  system.     He  served   for   several   years 

.is  president   oi    the  state  board  of  health  and  is  the  present   superintendent   of  the  c 1 1  \ 

board  ol  health.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Smith  Dakota  Homeopathic  Medical  Societj  and 
profits  from  the  discussion  in  its  meetings  of  the  must  advanced  methods  of  practice.  He 
has  always  kept  in  touch  with  the  scientific  research  that  is  continually  shedding  light  upon 
the  laws  "i  health  and,  while  never  hasty  in  discarding  the  old  and  time-tried  methods  of 
practice,  he  is  ever  ready  to  take  up  any  new  idea  that  his  judgment  indorses  as  of  benefit 
in  the  alleviation  <»i   pain  or  in  checking  the  ravages  of  disease, 


li.  A.  E.  BAGSTAD. 


In  the  southern  part  of  the  state  not  to  know  B.  A.  E.  Bagstad,  or  Emil  Bagstad, 
as  he  is  usually  called,  is  to  argue  oneself  unknown.  It  has  been  customary  to  think  of 
the  pioneers  largely  as  those  who  have  claimed  the  land  and  converted  it  into  productive 
farms  or  founded  the  cities  and  pi-omoted  their  commercial  enterprises,  but  there  are  few 
whose  lives  so  closely  touch  the  lives  of  others  ami  work  for  advancement  and  improve- 
ment in  so  great  a  degree  as  that  of  the  educator.  To  the  work  of  teaching  Mr.  Bagstad 
devoted  many  years  and  aided  in  establishing  the  intellectual  standards  of  the  state,  of 
which   South    Dakota   has  every   reason   to   lie   proud. 

He  was  but  a  youth  in  his  teens  when  the  family  came  to  Dakota  territory.  His  birth 
occurred  in  Dane  county,  Wisconsin,  October  I.  1851,  and  he  there  attended  the  country 
schools  until  his  removal  to  the  northwest.  His  parents  were  Peter  and  Maren  (Iverson) 
Bagstad,  who  were  horn  at  Biri  in  southern  Norway.  They  came  to  America  in  1S49, 
sailing  from  Tonsberg  to  New  York  on  the  vessel  Flora.  After  three  'lays  at  sea  a  storm 
so  wrecked  a  mast  of  the  ship  that  they  hail  to  return  to  Tonsberg  for  repairs,  which 
delayed  I  hem  many  weeks,  as  il  was  necessary  to  wait  until  a  suitable  tree  could  be 
found,  felled  and  dressed  for  use.  They  left  Norway  the  first  time  on  the  I2tb  of  April 
ami  they  did  not  reach  their  destination  Dane  county,  Wisconsin, — until  the  12th  of 
September,  having  spent  five  full  months  on  the  way.  seven  weeks  of  which  were  passed  on 
the  sea.  For  eighteen  years  the  family  lived  in  Wisconsin  and  in  the  fall  of  I SG7  the 
father  brought  his  wife  and  children  to  Dakota  territory,  crossing  the  boundary  at  Sioux 
i  itj  on  the  30th  of  July.  The  father  Sled  on  a  homestead  between  the  present  sites  of 
the  towns  of  Volin  and  .Mission  Mill  in  Yankton  county  and  his  older  sons  also  filed  on  land 
m  that   vicinity  as  soon  as  they  became  of  age.     In  the  family    were  the  following  children: 

il  lie.  now  the  wclow  of  Daniel  Hopkins  ami  a  resident  of  San  Diego,  California;  John, 
who  died  in  Mississippi,  in  I860,  at  the  age  of  twenty  years;  her  and  Matthias,  both 
oi  whom  settled  in  Yankton  county,  between  Volin  and  Mission  Mill,  and  arc  now  deceased; 
I  mil.  the  subject  of  this  review;  and  Thea,  who  married  <  liarles  Olson  and  lived  between 
Volin  and  Mission  Mill  but  is  now-  decease, 1.  The  father  passed  away  in  1886,  while  living 
retired   iii  Gayville,  and  the   mother  died  in    1891. 

B.   A.   E.   Bagstad,  on  attaining  his  majority,  secured  a   claim,  entering  the  land,  which 

ted   twelve   miles   northwest    of   Volin,   in    is;:;.     In    the   fall   of    1872   he   returned 

to  Wiscoi a   visit,  but  the  next   spring  I ami'  again  to  Dakota,  a  short   ti before 

the   memorable    snow    storm  of  April,    is;;:,   in   which  Custer  and   his  men  reached   Yankton 
in  i    before   the   worst    of  the   storm    broke. 

Several    years    I ttaining   his   majority    B.   A.    E.    Bagstad   began   teaching   and    for 

eighteen   yeai        a     thus  connected  with  the  schools  of   Yankton  county,  some  ti s  filling 


B.  A.   K.   BAGSTAD 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  525 

engagements  in  two  or  three  different  districts  in  a  season,  owing  to  the  scarcity  of  com- 
petent teachers  at  that  time.  He  was  one  of  the  pioneer  educators  of  the  southern  part 
of  the  state  and  he  is  widely  respected  and  revered  by  hundreds  of  men  and  women  of 
the  great  northwest  whom  he  lias  helped  and  inspired  to  something  higher  and  bettor  than 
the)  might  have  known  under  an  educator  of  less  exalted  ideals.  He  took  a  most  helpful 
interest  in  his  pupils  and  did  everything  in  his  power  to  stimulate  a  desire  for  useful 
knowledge  such  as   uplifts   humanity   and   develops   latent  talents. 

After  proving  on  his  homestead  Mr.  Bagstad  filed  on  a  timber  claim  southwest  of 
Volin.  Subsequently  he  purchased  a  nearby  farm  and  later  sold  bis  timber  claim.  He  has 
owned  several  line  tracts  of  land  but  has  now  disposed  of  most  of  bis  property.  For  four 
years  he  lived  on  a  forty  acre  tract  which  be  bought  in  Turner  county,  but  with  that 
exception  he  has  continuously  resided  in  Yankton  county.  In  is?2,  when  it  was  discovered 
that  grasshoppers  destroyed  young  groves  of  Cottonwood  which  settlers  bad  planted,  Mr. 
Bagstad  was,  so  far  as  is  known,  the  first  to  introduce  into  Dakota  the  honey  locust, 
which    he   discovered   to    be    immune   from    the   ravages   of   that   insect.      He    purchased   ten 

p Is   of   seed   and    raised    nine   thousand   young   trees,    from    which   most   of   the   groves   of 

honey  locusf  throughout  the  northwest  have  been  grown.  He  suffered  the  loss  of  the' 
young  trees  on  his  timber  claim  by  grasshoppers  and  be  at  once  began  flunking  about  and 
studying  upon  the  situation.  He  observed  that  the  grasshoppers  gave  the  box  elder  a  wide 
berth  and,  while  they  seemed  to  be  especially  fond  of  tobacco,  they  would  not  eat  peas. 
Mr.  J'agstad's  observations  were  utilized  in  the  development  of  his  place  and  box  elders  and 
honey  locust  took  the  place  of  the  cottonwoods.  At  the  time  of  the  great  flood  he  was 
teaching  at  bis  homestead  beyond  the  reach  of  the  waters,  about  ten  miles  northwest  of 
Volin,  but  his  parents  and  brothers  were  in  Gayville,  where  they  were  rescued  by  dames 
Long  and  bis  brothers.  Mr.  Bagstad  was  employed  in  the  Bruget  district  No.  40  and  bad 
but  two  pupils  at  three  o'clock  on  the  day  when  the  southern  section  of  the  state  was 
swept  by  a  blizzard  that  is  never  to  be  forgotten.  He  took  his  pupils  by  the  hand,  one 
on  each  side  of  him,  and  started  for  their  home,  but  they  could  not  follow  in  his  tracks, 
so  he  held  the  girl  by  the  band  and  the  boy  held  hers  and  thus  in  single  file  they  made 
their  way  along  the  fence  to  the  bouse.  W.ith  every  phase  of  pioneer  life  ami  experience 
Mr.  Bagstad  is  familial-  and  he  has  been  an  interested  witness  of  the  changes  which  have 
occurred  as  the  county  has  emerged  from  primitive  conditions  and  taken  on  advantages  of 
a  modern  civilization.  In  the  spring  of  1914  -Ml'.  Bagstad  purchased  a  small  tract  of  land 
near  Volin,  on  which  had  been  established  a  nursery,  and  which,  in  consequence,  is  well 
ci>vered  with  fruit  and  forest  trees  and  shrubs.  There  be  is  living  and  still  remains  an 
active,  forceful  factor  in  the  community,  honored  and  respected  by  all  who  know  him  and 
iimst    of   all   where  be  is  best  known. 

Mr.  Bagstad  has  always  been  rather  independent  in  politics,  supporting  men  and 
measures  rather  than  following  strictly  party  lines.  He  has  never  had  any  inclination 
for  office   seeking   but   has   been   forced    into   a   campaign   occasionally.     In    1ST2,   when   only 

twenty   year-  of  age,  he  was  1 linated  by  the  republican  party  as  their  candidate  for  the 

legislature,  the  election  occurring  only  lour  days  aftei  his  twenty-first  birthday.  In  1 894 
be  was  again  forced  into  the  race,  this  time  as  the  candidate  of  the  peoples  party,  and 
while  he  practically  mad,    no  campaign,  hi1  was  defeated  by  only  four  votes. 


.mux   ti;i:i:i:i:. 


John  Treber  is  identified  with  various  business  enterprises  of  Deadwood.  He  has  long 
been  a  wholesale  liquor  merchant  of  the  city  and  is  new  connected  with  the  ice  trade  and 
also  with  banking  interests,  lie  was  born  in  Hochheim-on-the-Main,  Germany,  March  2. 
is;,:;,  a  son  of  Philip  and  Margaret  (Hofmann)  Treber,  who  were  also  natives  of  Hocbheiui. 
as  were  their  parents.  The  father  was  bom  in  1812  and  the  mother  in  IMS.  lie  engaged 
in  the  lai-iiies-  of  growing  grapes  and  manufacturing  wine,  as  did  his  lather.  Representa- 
tives of  the  family  served  in  various  official  positions  in  Germany  for  many  years,  and 
Philip  Treber  was  for  a  quarter  of  a  century  city  treasurer.  John  Treber  has  in  his  pos- 
session a   history  of  his  native  town   which   was   published  by  an  old  school te  about    the 

l/nl     l\—  23 


526  HISTl  »RY  <  IF  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

year  1900  and  which  he  takes  great  pleasure  in  reading.  His  lather  served  in  the  army 
from  is:;:.;  until  1838  and  the  grandfather  fought  under  Napoleon.  He  was  wounded  in 
battle,  causing   him   the   loss  ol    a    foot 

John  Treber  was  the  sei I   born   in  a   family  of  four  children.     He  attended  school  in 

his  native  town  and  when  twenty-one  years  of  age  came  to  America  with  an  uncle,  landing 
at  \e»  i'ork  on  the  19th  oi  September,  L874.  He  went  direct  to  Leavenworth,  Kansas, 
where  he  found  employment  and  also  spent  considerable  time  in  St.  Louis  as  a  brewer. 
In  April,  1877,  he  left  Leavenworth  and  traveled  with  on  team-  to  Port  Pierre  and  thence 
freighted  to  Deadwood,  where  he  arrived  in  the  latter  part  of  May.  bringing  with  him  a 
stock  of  liquors  and  cigars,  lie  at  mice  engaged  in  business  on  the  site  where  his  present 
wholesale  house  now  stands  but  originally  he  occupied  a  small  frame  building.  He  estab- 
lished a  whole-ale  liquor  house  and  lias  continuously  carried  on  the  business  but  has  also 
extended  liis  efforts  into  other  fields,  as  he  is  now  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  ice  at 
I'lunia.  adjacent  to  Deadwood,  is  also  connected  with  Hotel  Franklin,  is  a  stockholder  in 
the  I  ust  National  Bank  of  Deadwood  and  is  an  investor  in  various  mining  projects.  He  is 
a  man  oi  good  business  discernment  and  sound  judgment  and  his  affairs  have  been  so 
capably  managed  as  to  bring  to  him  substantial  success. 

On  tie-  nth  of  dune.  1878,  Mr.  Treber  was  united  in  marriage  in  Leavenworth.  Kansas, 
to  Miss  Hermina  Pasch,  who  was  born  near  Stettin,  Germany,  and  when  six  months  old 
was  brought  to  America  by  her  parents,  who  crossed  the  Atlantic  in  the  fall  of  1S54  and 
settled  at  Hermann.  Missouri,  having  made  the  trip  up  the  Mississippi  river  from  New 
Orleans  by  boat.  Both  her  lather  and  mother  died  in  Hermann.  To  Mr.  and  -Mrs.  Treber 
have  been  horn  three  children.  John  A.,  who  is  engaged  in  the  drug  business  in  Deadwood, 
married  Miss  Belding,  of  Deadwood,  who  died  April  26,  1910,  leaving  a  son.  John  Belding, 
who  was  hoi  n  April  10,  1910,  and  resides  with  his  lather.  After  losing  his  first  wife  John 
A.  Treber  was  married  May  15,  1913,  to  Miss  Amelia  Waldsehmidt.  and  they  have  a 
daughter,  Lillian,  horn  February  22,  1915.  William  Lawrence,  the  second  son,  asscoiated 
with  his  lather  in  business,  was  married  May  6,  1913,  to  Miss  Madeline  Doyle,  a  native 
of  Deadwood.  Albert  Philip,  who  is  in  the  employ  of  the  Consolidated  Light  &  Power 
Company  of  Deadwood,  was  married  in  1908  to  Miss  Edith  Bartelson,  a  native  of  Pennsyl- 
vania, and  they  have  one  son.  William,  born  in  July,  1910,  and  a  daughter,  Dorothy,  whose 
birth   occurred   March  29,   1915. 

Mr.  Treber  holds  membership  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  order  of  Flks  and  the 
Ragles  and  he  belongs  also  to  the  Roman  Catholic  church.  In  politics  be  is  a  republican 
and  for  twenty-four  years  be  has  Berved  on  the  city  council  of  Deadwood,  while  in  1910 
Ills  fellow  townsmen  elected  him  to  represent  them  in  the  stale  legislature.  His  long  con- 
nection   with   the  city   council    indicates   clearlj    the  confidence   and   trust    reposed    in    I in 

relation  to  public  affairs,  and  that  he  has  worked  for  the  benefit  and  upbuilding  of  the 
•  it  v   is  a   sel i  e\  idenf    fact. 


\i  si  in  p.  ode. 


Austin  P.  Ode,  whose  demise  occurred  on  (he  islh  ol  October,  1910,  had  lor  a  quarter 
of  a   ccnturj    devoted   his  attention   to  agricultural  pursuits   in    Minnehaha   county  and  at    the 

time  ol    lii-   death   owned   f ■  hundred  and   forty  acres  ol    fine   land.      His   birth   occurred   in 

l  >> Ii,  Iowa,  on  the   Uh  m   November,  1863,  his  parents  I g   Peter  P.  and  Jorend   (Eisty) 

Ode,  who  were  ol  Norwegian  extraction.  They  still  reside  on  a  farm  in  the  Hawkeye  slate, 
the  father  being  an  agriculturist    by  occupation, 

Austin  p.  Ode  acquired  his  education  in  the  schools  of  his  native  city  and  subsequently 
assisted  his  father  in  the  work  of  the  home  farm.  When  a  young  man  of  twenty-one  years 
he  made  Ids  way  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Minnehaha  county  and  purchasing  a  quartet 
tion  Brandon    township.     As   the   years   passed   and    his    prosperity   continued,   he 

augmented  his  holdings  by  additional  purchase  until  at  the  time  of  his  death  he  owned  four 
hundred  and  forty  acres  of  rich  and  productive  land  on  which  he  had  made  improvements 
until  the  property  ivas  one  of  the  most  attractive  in  the  entire  state.  In  his  passing  the 
community  lost  one  of  its  most  prosperous  and  enterprising  farmers  and  an  honored  pioneer 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  527 

settler  whose  labors  had  contributed  to  agricultural  development.  His  son,  Paul  E., 
who  is  administering  the  estate  and  managing  the  home  farm,  is  an  up-to-date,  progressive 

and  enterprising  young  agriculturist,  now  devoting  his  attention  to  the  cultivation  of  seven 
hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land,  of  which  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  is  rented,  and  also 
let  ding  one  hundred  head  of  cattle  and  one  hundred  head  of  hogs.  He  conducts  his  tanning 
interests  in  accord  with  the  most  practical  and  progressive  methods,  utilizing  the  latest 
and  liest  machinery,  and  thus  getting  the  best  possible  results. 

On  the  19th  of  January,  1SS8,  Mr.  Ode  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Thora  Emelia 
Egge,  a  daughter  of  Eric  E.  and  .Marie  Egge,  who  reside  on  a  farm  near  Decorah,  Iowa.  To 
Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Ode  were  born  the  following  children:  Paul  Edgar;  Joseph  Henry;  Wilhelm; 
Julia;  Mildred;  and  Gulick,  who  died  at  tie'  age  of  two  years.  The  wife  and  mother  passed 
away  September  9.  1904.  Since  the  death  of  tin'  father  the  home  properties  have  been 
occupied  by  the  children  and  managed  by  Paul   E.  Ode. 

In  politics  .Mr.  Ode  was  a  stanch  republican,  exercising  his  right  of  franchise  in  support 
of  the  men  and  measures  of  that  party.  He  held  the  office  of  assessor  and  was  identified 
with  the  school  board  for  a  period  of  eleven  years,  serving  in  the  capacity  of  clerk.  His 
religious  faith  was  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Split  Rock  Lutheran  Evangelical 
church,  of  which  lie  served  as  trustee.  His  death  occurred  on  the  Istli  of  October,  1910,  and 
019  remains  were  interred  at  Brandon. 


ABRAHAM  FRANK  CHAUSSEE. 

Abraham  Frank  Chaussce  is  now  living  retired  in  Vermillion  but  was  for  many  years 
actively  engaged  in  farming.  A  native  of  .Montreal,  Canada,  he  was  born  in  October,  ls44, 
a  -on  of  Michel  and  Alice  (King)  Chaussee,  both  natives  of  the  Dominion.  The  father 
was  a  harness  maker  by  trade  and  when  our  subject  was  two  years  of  age  removed  with  his 
family  to  Dubuque,  Iowa,  where  he  resided  for  sixteen  years.  The  family  was  next  estab- 
lished in  Union  county,  this  state,  where  the  father  farmed  for  eight  years.  He  passed 
away  in  ls'.U  and  his  widow  died  in  1900.  They  were  the  parents  of  twelve  children,  as 
follows:  Alice,  deceased;  Abraham  F.,  of  this  review;  Alphonse.  deceased;  William,  a 
farmer  of  Jefferson,  Union  county,  this  state;  Michel,  an  agriculturist  of  Union  county; 
Fred,  who  is  farming  in  North  Dakota;  Emmie,  the  wife  of  Jerry  Rogers,  a  hotel  man  of 
Long  Island;  Adolph,  decease,!;  Emily,  the  wile  of  John  Cyr,  of  Missoula,  Montana;  Albeit, 
a  sketch  of  whom  appears  elsewhere  in  this  work:  Theophile,  a  farmer  of  (lay  county,  this 
state;    and   John,   who   died    in    childhood. 

Abraham  F.  Chaussee  received  most  of  his  schooling  in  Dubuque,  but  his  educational 
advantages  were  limited,  as  lie  was  compelled  to  devote  most  of  his  time  to  work  even  as  a 
boy,  as  there  was  a  large  family  ami  in  straitened   circumstances.     As  soon  as  he  was  old 

enough  he  began  work  on  tin-  1 e  farm  and   so  continued  until   he  was  twenty-one  years  of 

age.  He  then  took  up  a  home-tea, I  and  a  year  later  was  married.  After  six  years  he  sold 
In,  first  farm  and  bought  a  place  near  his  father-in-law's  home  in  (lay  county,  where  he 
lived  for  many  years.  He  purchased  additional  land  from  time  to  time  and  eventually 
owned  and  operated  a  farm  of  live  hundred  acres  in  one  body  and  also  held  title  to  live 
hundred  acres  more  He  has  given  all  of  his  sons  homes  and  still  owns  five  hundred  and 
twentj  acres,  which  Ins  youngest  son  rents,  lie  and  his  wife  are  now  living  in  a  comfortable 
home   in    Vermillion   and   are   enjoying  the    fruits   id'   their   former   foil. 

Mr.  Chaussee  was  married  March  ::.  1867,  to  Miss  Rosa  Bruyer,  a  native  of  France  and 
;i  daughter  of  August  and  Josephine  (Seaman)  Bruyer.  who  were  also  natives  of  that 
country.  The  father  emigrated  with  his  family  to  the  United  States  in  1852,  and  settled 
in  Chicago,  where  he  follow,-, |  his  trade,  that  of  a   tailor.      A   removal  was  subsequently  made 

to    Dubuque,    Iowa,   and    while   living    in    the    Hawkey, ■    state    I perated    a    rented    farm.      At 

the   end    of   three    veais   they    came   to    South    Dakota    and   settled    in    (lay    county,    four    miles 

ei-t   ,,f  Vermillion,  the  fathei    taking   up  a   I stead,  upon  which  he  lived  until   his  death, 

April  ir,  1907.  'the  mother  died  March  17,  1903.  Mr-  and  Mrs.  Chaussee  have  four  children: 
Philip  A.,  who   i,   farming    in   (lay   countj    and   is   supervisor  of    Fairview   township;   John. 


528  HIST!  >KY  I  IF  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

also  an  agriculturist   oi   Clay  count}      Ro  e,  the   wife  of   Willard  Huyck,  the  efficient    post- 
master of  Vermillion;   and   Louis,  a   farmer  of  i  laj    county,  who  lives  upon  the  h estead. 

Mr.  <  haussee  is  a  republican  and  1ms  always  taken  an  active  interest  in  local  affairs, 
especially  in  everything  pertaining  to  the  public  schools.  For  several  years  he  served  ;h 
a  member  of  the  township  school  board.  His  religious  allegiance  is  given  to  the  Roman 
Catholic  church.  He  lias  done  bis  share  in  the  development  of  his  county  and  his  declining 
years  are  lightened  and  made  pleasant  by  the  consciousness  that  lie  lias  lived  a  useful  and 
upright  lite  anil  that  he  holds  to  the  fullest  extent  the  esteem  and  goodwill  of  his  fellow 
citizens. 


WAI.TKK    IS.    SAlMlKKS. 


Walter  B.  Saunders  was  well  known  in  Milbank  as  a  foremost  citizen  to  whose  enter- 
prise and  public  spirit  the  substantial  growth  and  development  of  the  community  were 
largel)  due.  It  was  not  only  his  activity  in  the  field  of  banking  that  gave  him  preeminence 
among  his  fellow  townsmen,  but  a  kindly  spirit,  a  helping  hand  and  a  generous  readiness  to 
i  — . i - 1  others.  His  personal  traits  and  characteristics  were  such  as  endeared  him  to 
all  with  whom  he  came  in  contact  and  make  his  memory  a  more  cherished  possession  than 
an\  material  gift  could  be.  He  was  born  in  Cattaraugus  county,  New  York,  May  13,  1859, 
and  was  one  of  the  two  children  of  Nelson  and  Maria  (McCoy)  Saunders,  who  were  also 
natives  ol  that  state.  The  father  was  a  distinguished  physician  and  surgeon  of  western 
\r«  ^  oik  for  many  years  and  he  passed  away  in  1896,  having  for  more  than  two  decades  sur- 
vived his  wife,  who  died  in  1875.  The  daughter,  (irace,  became  the  wife  of  A.  D.  Hapgood 
and  died   in    L885,   leaving   two  children.    Karl   and   Chester. 

Walter  II.  Saunders  was  reared  in  his  native  state  and  supplemented  his  public-school 
education  by  study  in  the  Chamberlain  Institute  at  Randolph,  New  York,  from  which  he 
was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1876.  He  began  business  life  as  a  clerk  in  a  bank  at  Ran- 
dolph and  soon  afterward  was  made  assistant  cashier,  there  remaining  until  1882.  In  July 
ol  that  year  he  made  his  way  to  Milbank.  South  Dakota,  and  in  partnership  with  A.  (  .  I  lodge 
established  a  private  bank  of  which  he  became  the  cashier  and  so  continued  until  his  death, 
acting  all  the  time  as  resident  manager  of  the  institution.  In  1891  the  bank  was  reorganized 
as  a  state  bank  and  has  existed  as  Mich  since  (hat  date.  Throughout  his  entile  business 
career  Mr.  Saunders  was  connected  with  bulking  and  had  intimate  knowledge  of  the  great 
financial  problems  and  of  everything  beating  directly  upon  his  chosen  line  of  business. 
In  addition  to  his  interest  in  the  bank  he  was  the  owner  of  a  large  amount  of  leal  estate, 
ring  made  extensive  investments  in  property,  and  he  was  also  the  owner  of  much  live 
!,«!.  in  Grant  county,  making  a  specialty  oi  the  handling  of  Durham  cattle,  lie  likewise 
owned   property  in  New  York  and  in  all  of  his  business  affairs  his  judgment  was  sound  ami 

his    sagacity     was    manifest    in    the    success    which    attended    his    efforts. 

i  iii  the  g5th  of  May,  1884,  Alt.  Saunders  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Kate  Crowley, 
a  native  of  New  York  and  a  daughter  of  Addison  (row  ley.  who  was  a  pioneer  citizen  and 
lor  man)  years  a  leading  business  man  of  Cattaraugus  county.  lie  dealt  in  lumber  and 
ical  e-tate  and  also  engaged  in  merchandising  for  a  number  of  years.  He  likewise  served  as 
county    sheriff    lor    one    term    and    took    a    most    active   and    helpful    part    in    the    public    lite    of 

the  , lunity.     To  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Saunders  were  bom  tour  children:    Phil  C.  Corinne,  Lewis 

Karl    M. 

the  parents  were  members  of  the  Episcopal  church  and  Mr.  Saunders  continued  a  Faith- 
ful adherent    thereol   to  the  time  of  his  death.      From   his  arrival  in  Milbank   he   was  actively 

el.  i.  -ted  in  the  public  wdi I  his  labors  were  ofttimes  an  effective  element  in  advancing 

il neral    good.      lie    ever   stood    for    those    things    which    are   a    matter   of    civic    virtue    and 

of  civil-  pride  Me  served  for  lour  years  as  mayor  and  for  thirteen  years  as  a  member  of 
the  cit\  council  and  always  exercised  his  official  prerogatives  on  the  side  of  advancement 
anil  improvement,  lie  was  made  one  of  the  three  South  Dakota  commissioners  to  the  Louis- 
iana    Purclia   >     Imposition  and  acted  as  treasurer  of  the  commission.     So  thoroughly  and  con- 

iousl.v     were    his   duties   performed   that    at    the   close   of   the   exposition,    instead    of    there 

bi  n    'I'  li-  iem  )     in    the    public   accounts,   he   was   able    to   turn   back    into    the    stale    treasury 

ovct    one    thousand    dollars. 


WALTER    13.   SAUNDERS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  531 

One  of  the  local  papers  said  of  him:  "Mr.  Saunders  during  his  whole  life  in  this  eity 
was  known  as  a  man  of  the  strictest  business  integrity.  His  yea  was  yea.  and  his  nay  was 
nay,  and  he  enjoyed  to  tlie  fullest  the  confidence  and  respect  of  all  his  fellow  citizens. 
.  .  .  While  conservative  and  careful  in  all  business  matters,  he  was  nevertheless  public- 
spirited  and  progressive  in  all  that  tended  to  the  advancement  of  the  community,  and  his 
many  kindly  acts  of  individual  benevolence  are  treasured  by  numbers  who  were  the  recipients 
of  his  bounty  and  helpfulness." 

Mr.  Saunders  was  a  prominent  Knight  Templar  Mason  and  when  he  passed  away  was 
laid  fii  rest  with  Masonic  honors.  He  had  truly  exemplified  in  his  life  the  beneficent  spirit 
of  the  craft.  He  recognized  the  brotherhood  of  mankind  and  was  constantly  extending  a 
helping  hand  to  assist  others  on  life's  journey  who  were  less  fortunate.  The  board  of 
directors  of  the  Merchants  Bank  at  the  time  of  his  death  prepared  a  resolution  in  which 
it  was  said:  "His  devoted  attention  to  the  duties  of  his  office,  his  strict  integrity,  his  honor- 
able business  methods,  his  upright  character  as  a  man  and  a  citizen  of  this  community,  have 
done  more  to  make  this  banking  institution  safe  and  sound  in  a  financial  way.  and  to  make 
it  one  that  the  people  of  this  community  had  confidence  in,  than  any  other  one  connected 
with  its  management.  The  association  of  the  board  of  directors  with  Mr.  Saunders  has  been 
most  pleasant  and  agreeable,  and  we  feel  that  his  untimely  death  has  left  vacant  a  place 
which  cannot  be  filled  by  any  other  person  with  the  same  degree  of  efficiency  and  success." 

Mr.  Saunders  died  on  the  9th  of  May.  1906.  Since  then  the  Merchants  Bank  has  been 
converted  into  the  Merchants  National  Bank,  with  the  son,  Phil  C.  Saunders,  as  its  vice 
president.  He  was  educated  in  the  schools  of  Milbank  and  soon  after  his  textbooks  were  put 
aside  he  entered  the  bank  in  which  he  has  worked  upward  to  the  position  of  vice  president, 
acting  in  that  capacity  since  1908.  He  is  one  of  Milbank's  native  sons,  his  birth  having 
there  occurred  October  18,  1885.  He  is  very  prominent  in  Masonry  and  was  made  master 
ni  Milbank  Lodge,  No.  20,  at  the  early  age  of  twenty-four  years,  serving  in  that  capacity  two 
term-.  lb'  is  also  a  Royal  Arch  Mason  and  lias  served  for  six  years  as  king  of  the  chapter. 
He  likewise  belongs  to  the  Knight  Templar  commandery  and  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  is 
identified  with  various  business  concerns  of  Milbank,  is  interested  in  a  lumberyard,  is  the 
owner  ol  considerable  town  property  and  has  large  farming  inf. Tests.  He  is  also  one  of  the 
leaders  in  the  Commercial  Club  and  then'  is  no  phase  of  public  life  demanding  recognition 
and  support  to  which  he  does  not  give  immediate  and  generous  aid.  He  is  following  the 
example  oi  bis  honored  father  and  the  life  work  ol  both  has  been  such  as  to  commend  them 
to  the  highest  respect  and  goodwill  of  all  who  have  known  them. 


I:     E.   CONE. 


R.  E.  Cone  is  a  prominent  representative  of  financial  interests  in  Huron  as  president 
of  the  lames  Valley  Bank,  of  which  institution  he  has  served  as  the  chief  executive  officer 
since  1911.  His  birth  occurred  in  Iowa  in  1881,  his  parents  being  James  W.  and  Emily 
(Staples)  Cone,  who  came  to  Brule  county.  South  Dakota,  in  1883.  The  father,  an  attorney 
by  profession,  was  engaged  in  the  abstract  business  ai  Sioux  Falls.  He  died  October  10, 
1913. 

R.  E.  Cone  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  and  subsequently  attended 
the  Baptist  (  ollege.  After  putting  aside  his  textbooks  he  secured  a  position  as  stenographer 
and  in  January,  1902,  became  identified  with  the  banking  business  at  Mitchell,  entering  the 
service  of  the  Commercial  &  Savings  Bank,  with  which  be  remained  for  nine  years  and  eight 
months,  acting  as  cashier  of  the  institution  for  several  years.  In  September,  1911,  he  came 
to  Huron  to  take  up  hi-  duties  as  president  of  the  James  Valley  Hank,  in  which  important 
capacity  he  has  served  to  the  present  time.  The  bank  was  incorporated  on  the  15th  of 
May,  1902,  with  the  following  officers:  George  S.  Hutchinson,  president;  C.  11.  Bonesteel, 
vice  pre-ident:  John  .1.  Greene,  M.  L.  Tobin  and  William  Waibel,  directors;  and  Frank  J. 
Saner,  cashier.  On  the  13th  of  duly.  Hill.  I!.  E.  (one  bought  out  Mr.  Hutchinson  and 
succeeded  the  latter  as  presidenl  "i  the  institution,  which  owns  a  handsome  structure  at 
the  corner  of  Dakota  and  Third  streets.  It-  presenl  officers  are  as  follows:  IT  E.  Cone, 
president;   C.  II.  Bonesteel,   vice  president;    \     C.   Bonesteel,  cashier;   C.  C.  Smith,  assistant 


532  HIS  I<  »RY  (  )F  S<  »UTH  DAKOTA 

cashier.  The  directors  are  R.  E.  Cone,  John  J.  Greene,  ('.  H.  Bonesteel,  M.  L.  Tobin  and 
William  WaibeL  Following  is  the  statement  made  to  the  public  examiner  for  the  close  of 
business  on  August  9,   L913. 

111. SOURCES. 

Loans    and    Discounts. $310,098.31 

Overdrafts     768.30 

Real   estate,   bunk   building  and   fixtures 17,689.40 

Cash    >>n    hand $19,390.53 

Cash   in   banks 78,084.14         97,474.67 

1  "'■'! .s|:.'i;.ii.a>.r,s 

LIABILITIES. 

Capital    st.uk $30,000.00 

Surplus   and   undivided   profits 5  S97.65 

I  leposits: 

Subject     to    cluck $106,350.81 

Bank     1.291.31 

Savings    104,474.10 

'  tertiflcates    178,016.81       390,133.03 

Total $426,030.68 

The  James  Valley  Hank  pays  four  per  cent  compound  interest  on  savings  accounts, 
receives  deposits  subject  to  check,  loans  money  on  personal  security,  makes  farm  loans  at 
lowesl  iiiles,  giving  quick  service,  and  rents  safety  deposit  boxes  for  valuable  papers  at  one 
dollar  per  year.  As  the  head  of  this  institution  Mr.  Cone  has  contributed  in  large  measure  to 
;(~  continued  growth  and  success  and  is  widely  recognized  as  a  prominent  and  respected  citi- 
zen oi   Huron. 

In  1903  Mr.  (one  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Frances  Haney,  of  Newton,  Kansas. 
by  whom  he  lias  three  children.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party. 
while  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Episcopal  church.  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with 
the  Benevolenl  and  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Masons,  being  past  master  of  Resur- 
gan  Lodge,  No.  31,  A.  F.  &  A.  M..  and  a  member  of  the  chapter,  council  and  commandcry  at 
Huron.  Tlioicjli  >till  a  young  man,  he  ha-,  already  won  an  enviable  position  in  financial  and 
social  circles  of  the  state  in  which  practically  his  entire  life  has  been  spent. 


EUSTACE    D.    \VAi;i>. 


Eustace  I).  Ward,  filling  the  office  of  register  of  deeds  of  Yankton  county  and  making 
lii-  home  in  the  city  of  Yankton,  was  horn  in  Livingston  county,  Illinois,  on  the  :j.",th  of 
September,  1862.  The  family  is  of  Irish  origin,  hut  has  long  been  represented  on  this  sidi 
the  Ail. niiir  Hi-  father.  Albert  D.  Ward,  is  a  native  oi  Muskingum  county,  Ohio,  and  in 
i"  removed  to  Illinois,  where  he  conducted  business  as  a  carpenter  ami  contractor.  He 
retained  his  residence  in  that  state  for  about  thirteen  years,  and  in  1869  removed  to  Cedar 
Rapids,  Iowa,  where  he  followed  the  same  line  of  business.  Eventually  he  became  a  residenl 
oi    Kimball,   Brule  county.  South   Dakota,  when-  he  rallied  on   farming,  being  thus  engaged 

until    1901,   when    he   retired    from    active    business    life   ami    made   his   1 >   with    his   daughtet 

iii  Minnesota  ami  hi-  son  Eustace  in  Yankton,  lie  died  in  Pequot,  Minnesota,  in  1909. 
in    i. ill-,     manhood    he    had    married    Hannah    Adams.    a    nativi     of    Ohio,    descended    from    New 

ancestry,  she  died  in  Brule  county,  Smith  Dakota,  in  L901.  Their  family  numbered 
-even  children,  of  whom  two  passed  away  in  infancy,  while  Eustace  D.  is  the  tilth  in  order 
of  birth        I  In,  ,    be   ides   our  subject   who  reached  adult   age  are:     Maria,  the   wife  of   Marion 

who  '  living  in  Pequot,  .Minnesota;  Warren  A.,  who  was  an  aeronaut  and  was 
killed   while  mjiking  an   ascension;    Ulysses  G.,  who  resided   in  Joplin,    Missouri,   until   killed 

in   II"    lead   i ;m   Mint   pi ;  and   Erastus  M..  a  ranchman   living  in  the  Antelope  valley 

1 1    I  ..uiea-ler.   (  alil.u  nia. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  533 

Eustace  D.  Ward  was  a  lad  of  seven  summers  when  lie  accompanied  bis  parents  on  their 
removal  to  Cedar  Rapids,  Iowa,  where  he  attended  the  public  sehools,  completing  the  high- 
school  course  in  that  city.  He  came  with  his  parents  to  South  Dakota  in  1881,  when  the 
family  home  was  established  in  Brule  county,  and  he  assisted  his  father  in  the  work  of 
the  fields.  He  also  tuck  up  the  profession  of  teaching  and  taught  school  for  twenty-six 
terms  in  Brule  county,  devoting  his  earnings  each  year  to  the  purchase  of  seed  and  farm 
implements,  going  to  the  improvement  of  the  farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  which  he 
had  secured.  After  he  abandoned  teaching  he  devoted  his  energies  to  taking  and  execut- 
ing contracts  for  artesian  well  drilling,  putting  down  fifty-three  artesian  wells  in  Brule 
and  adjoining  counties.  These  wells  proved  the  savior  of  the  district  during  drouth  periods. 
In  January,  1901,  Mr.  Ward  removed  to  Yankton  and  engaged  in  the  abstract  business  in 
connection  with  Charles  I).  Savage  under  the  firm  style  of  Savage  &  Ward,  thus  continuing 
for  about  ten  months.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  purchased  his  partner's  interest  and  still 
conducts  the  business,  which  is  today  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  the  county.  He  has  a 
splendid  set  of  abstracts  and  is  qualified  to  do  most  important  work  of  that  character.  On 
the  1st  of  August,  lull,  he  was  appointed  register  of  deeds  for  Yankton  county,  and  in 
191-  was  chosen  by  popular  suffrage  for  that  office,  the  duties  of  which  he  had  assumed  on 
his  appointment  in  August.  1911,  and  still  continues  to  discharge.  He  has  proved  a  most 
capable  and  efficient  incumbent  of  the  office.  In  addition  to  his  other  interests  he  is  a 
director  of  the  Yankton  Building  and  Loan  Association,  and  is  chairman  of  the  committee 
on   securities  of  that  organization. 

Mr.  Ward  was  married  to  Miss  Mary  C.  Paulson,  a  native  of  Iowa,  who  came  to  South 
Dakota  when  seven  years  of  age.  Their  wedding  was  celebrated  May  5,  1902,  and  they 
have  a  daughter.  Metta.  Mr.  Ward  belongs  to  the  Elks  Lodgs,  No.  994,  of  which  he 
was  formerly  secretary,  filling  that  position  for  seven  years.  He  also  holds  membership  in 
Dakota  Lodge,  No.  1,  I.  0.  0.  P.,  and  his  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican 
party.  His  intense  interest  in  any  project  always  contributes  to  its  success.  He  enters 
heartily  into  everything  that  he  undertakes  and  discharges  a  public  duty  or  a  private  obli- 
gation  with   equal   enthusiasm   and  ability. 


LEWIS  J.  SHAW. 


Lewis  J.  Shaw,  a  member  of  the  Shaw  Company,  funeral  directors  at  Watertown,  was 
born  in  Cresco,  Iowa,  on  the  27th  of  November,  1869,  his  parents  being  James  J.  and  Ella 
Shaw.  The  family  arrived  in  South  Dakota  in  1880,  settling  at  Milbank,  where  the  father 
engaged  in  the  grocery  business  and  also  conducted  a  general  store  until  1883,  when  he  left 
that  place  and  went  to  Cresco,  Iowa,  where  he  spent  one  year  farming.  He  afterward  took 
up  his  abode  in  Madison,  South  Dakota,  where  he  conducted  a  grocery  store,  but  he  was 
living  retired  at  the  time  of  his  death  on  Thanksgiving  Day,  1914,  having  through  his  well 
directed  business  affairs  won  a  handsome  competence  that  enabled  him  to  rest  from  further 
labor.  His  wife  survives  and  makes  her  home  at  Madison.  The  father  had  a  military  record 
of  which  he  might  well  have  been  proxid.  He  was  with  Grant's  army  at  Vicksburg  and  served 
all  through  the  smith,  Florida,  Mobile.  New  Orleans,  etc.,  four  years  in  all. 

L.  J.  Shaw  completed  his  common-school  education  when  fourteen  years  of  age.  Having 
decided  upon  newspaper  work  as  a  vocation  he  became  associated  with  the  Sentinel  at 
Madison,  where  he  worked  for  five  or  six  years  and  then  went  to  the  Clay  County  Freeman 
at  Vermillion  and  from  there  to  Hawarden.  Iowa,  where  lie  formed  a  partnership  and  pub- 
lished the  Hawarden  Republican.  Desiring  then  to  supplement  his  earlier  common-school 
education  he  entered  the  Madison  Normal  School  and  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1896, 
having  completed  the  four  years'  course  in  two  and  one-half  years.  Before  he  had  had  an 
opportunity  to  locate  he  was  urged  to  accept  the  position  of  principal  of  the  Hurley  (S.  D.) 
schools  and  remained  there  three  years.     Be  then  turned   his  attention  to  the  furniture  ami 

undertaking  business  in  Mitchell,  where  he  remained  for  three  years,  ami  on  11 spiration 

of  that  period  came  to  Watertown  in  1903.  Here  he  opened  a  furniture  store  in  partnership 
with  F.  L.  Bramble  but  in  the  spring  of  1908  he  became  the  organizer  of  the  Cozey  Home 
Furniture  Company.    After  five  years  in  this  connection  he  withdrew  and  founded  his  present 


HISTORY  (  IF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

undertaking  establishment.  He  has  met  with  a  fair  measure  of  success  since  embarking  in 
thai  business  and  now  has  a  well  appointed  store,  carrying  a  well  selected  line  of  goods  to 
meet  the  vane. I  tastes  ol  the  general  public. 

In  July,  L897,  Mr.  Shaw  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Dora  Noble,  a  daughter  of 
Harvej  Noble,  oi  Mitchell,  and  they  have  become  t lie  parents  of  four  children:  Verne,  aged 
fourteen;  Lorese,  aged  twelve;  Harvey  J.,  six;  and  Lois  Alyne,  in  her  fourth  year.  The  parents 
hold  membership  in  the  Methodisl  chinch  and  are  highly  esteemed  residents  of  Watertown. 

Mr.  shaw  i-  a  republican  and  keeps  well  informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day 
but  is  not  a  politician  in  the  sense  of  office  seeking.  Fraternally  he  is  a  Mason  and  lias 
attained  the   Knight   Templar  degree  of  the  York   Kite.     He  also  has  membership  with   the 

Elks,  the  .Modem   Wood n  of  America,  the  Workmen,  the   Eagles  and  the  Owls  and  he  is 

also  a  member  of  the  Watertown  Country  Club.  His  enthusiasm  in  lines  of  recreation  is  for 
the  automobile  and  with  his  machine  he  enjoys  his  leisure  hours.  He  realizes,  however,  that 
industry  and  (lose  application  are  the  basis  of  success  and  in  the  use  of  those  qualities  he  is 
winning  prosperity. 


MORTIMER  (  LAXL  BROWN. 

Mortimer  t  rane  Brown,  who  since  1908  has  been  encaged  in  the  publication  of  the  Spear- 
fish  Enterprise,  a  weekly  paper  published  at  Spearfish,  was  horn  in  Oneida  county.  New  York, 

September    LI,    1857,  a    -> f  Andrew   t '.   and    Sarah   Jane    (Crane)    Brown,  who   were   also 

natives  ol  Oneida  county.  In  early  life  the  father  devoted  his  attention  to  farming  and 
followed  that  pursuit  until  August,  1862,  when  he  responded  to  the  country's  call  for  troops, 
enlisting  in  the  One  Hundred  and  Seventeenth  New-  York  Volunteet  Infantry  as  a  private 
in  (  ompany  C.  He  was  mustered  out  in  L865,  at  the  close  of  the  war,  and  then  returned  to 
Oneida  county,  where  he  was  employed  in  an  iron  foundry  as  a  molder  for  about  two  years. 
On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  removed  to  Jefferson  county,  Wisconsin,  where  he 
resided  leu  a  year,  and  then  went  to  Black  Hawk  county.  Iowa,  where  lie  carried  on  farm- 
ing lor  eleven  years.  lie  (hen  moved  to  Lincoln  county.  South  Dakota,  and  followed 
farming  until  the  death  ol  his  wife,  in  L899,  w  Inn  he  retired  and  rented  his  land.  His 
last,  days  were  spent  at  Beresford,  South  Dakota,  where  he  died  December  :.'::.  L907.  He 
was  a   member  of  the  hoard  of  education  hut   was  never  an  aspirant    for  political  office. 

Mortimer  < '.  Brown  was  the  second  in  a  family  of  seven  children,  of  whom  three  are 
yet  living.  He  attended  school  in  Black  Hawk  county.  Iowa,  and  also  in  New  York  and 
when  twentj  year,  ol  age  he  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching  in  the  former  place.  In 
Hie  spring  oi  1879  he  cane  to  South  Dakota,  locating  where  Beresford  now  stands.  He 
taiiLihl  school  in  both  I  nion  and  Lincoln  counties  for  a  number  of  years  and  during  the 
second  war  of  his  residence  in  this  state  he  took  up  a  homestead  and  in  connection  with 
his  work  of  Leaching  embraced  his  opportunities  for  developing  a  farm.  He  married  and 
il  upon  the  farm  until  August,  1892,  when  he  removed  to  While  Lake,  South  Dakota, 
where  he  engaged  in  the  newspaper  business,  purchasing  ;t  plant  there  which  had  been 
established  the  year  before.  The  paper  was  known  as  the  White  Lake  Wave,  lie  continued 
it-  publication  until  October,  ran:.',  when  he  sold  out  and  went  to  Sioux  Kails,  where  he 
w.i  employed  on  the  editorial  -tall'  ol  the  Commercial  News  lor  a  year.  Later  be  was  on 
I  hi     Dailj     1'ie--   a-    night    editor   and    afterward   as   managing    editor,   continuing   with   that 

pa] i    live   years.      He  then   removed   to  Spearfish,  where   he   purchased   the  plant   oi    He1 

Spearfish   Enterprise,  and  he  has  conducted  the  paper  since   L908.     II   is  a   weekly  journal  and 

the  plain    i-  equipped   for  all   kinds  of  job  work,   small   hook   work  and   i imercial   printing. 

He  devotes  in.  entire  time  to  the  business,  which  is  constantly  growing  in  extent  and 
in  |  ortn  in  i 

On  the  isiii  of  September,  1884,  Mr.  Brown  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Alma  0. 
1  leveland,  a  native  ol  I  layton  county,  Iowa,  and  a  daughter  of  Jonathan  A.  and  Sarah 
Maitha  i  \|o-i„  i  ,  (  lev, .land,  natives  of  Massachusetts.  The  father  always  followed  farm- 
ing  and  bi .eii      In-   marriage   removed   with   hi-  wife  to   Iowa,  settling   in  Clayton  county 

about     1859.      He   went    to    Black    Hawk   county   in    L865   and   there   resided  on  a    farm  north 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  537 

of  Waterloo.  He  died  November  30,  1910,  having  for  a  number  of  years  survived  his  wife, 
who  passed  away  while  visiting  at  the  home  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Brown  on  the  27th  of  July, 
1889.  Mrs.  Brown  was  the  eldest  in  a  family  of  three  children,  two  of  whom  are  yet  living, 
and  by  her  marriage  she  lias  become  the  mother  of  three  children.  Vernon  M.,  who  was 
born  September  12,  1885,  is  married  and  is  employed  in  a  large  copper  mine  at  Bisbee, 
Arizona.  Percival  F.,  born  October  23,  1SST,  is  a  printer  at  Piniele,  .Montana.  Clarice  L., 
born  March  23,  1903,  is  at   home. 

Mr.  Brown  is  a  progressive  republican  with  independent  tendencies.  He  is  not  bound 
by  party  tics  nor  docs  he  follow  the  course  dictated  by  party  leaders  unless  he  is  convinced 
that  it  is  the  best  course  to  pursue.  He  has  membership  in  the  Presbyterian  church  and 
his  lite  is  guided  by  high  and  honorable  principles  which  make  him  a  man  among  men, 
respected  and  honored  wherever  known.  He  has  ever  taken  an  advanced  stand  in  behalf 
of  those  forces  which  he  believes  will  contribute  to  the  betterment  of  mankind.  From  his 
first  connection  with  journalism  his  voice  has  been  lifted  and  his  energies  employed  against 
the  curse  of  intemperance.  When  he  took  charge  of  the  paper  at  White  Lake  there  were 
four  saloons  running,  in  open  defiance  of  the  law.  He  fought  them  openly  and  earnestly 
for  ten  years,  with  the  result  that  the  next  year  White  Lake  went  dry  and  the  rum  traffic 
lie,.!  regained  its  foothold  there.  He  located  in  Spearlish  in  1908  to  find  there  four  open 
saloon-,  running  without  much  regard  for  the  state  laws,  some  of  them  having  Chinese 
lunch  counters  operated  in  connection.  lie  began  and  kept  up  a  steady,  consistent  fighf 
against  this  evil  and  in  1914  the  city  voted  out  its  saloons  by  a  majority  of  thirteen.  In 
1915  this  majority  was  increased  to  fifty-three,  and  the  liquor  interests  gave  Spearfish  up 
as  a  bad  job.  He  suffered  heavy  financial  losses  in  doing  this  work,  his  business  was  boy- 
cotted and  himself  and  family,  for  a  time,  ostracized  socially;  but  these  things  only  made 
him   the   more  earnest    in   his   fight. 

The  life  record  of  Mr.  Brown  would  be  incomplete  were  there  failure  to  make  reference 
to  his  poetical  talent.  The  Sioux  Falls  Press  said:  "It  is  no  disparagement  to  other  South 
Dakota  poets  to  say  that  Mr.  Brown  stands  first  in  the  state  as  a  verse-maker."  His 
poetical  writings  have  appeared  in  the  Yankee  Blade,  the  Smart  Set,  Good  Housekeeping, 
the  Midland  Monthly,  the  Chicago  Evening  News,  the  Saturday  Globe  of  Utica,  New  York, 
and  the  Minneapolis  Journal,  beside  various  South  Dakota  papers.  His  poetry  has  a  beauty 
and  simplicity  ami  pathos  that  appear  to  those  who  read  it.  It  has  the  same  sympathetic 
cadence  which  people  find  so  charming  in  Longfellow's  short  poems.  It  is  with  pleasure 
that  we  append  two  of  his  poetical  productions.  The  first,  written  after  the  manner  of 
one  of  Robert  Burns'  poems,  was  occasioned  by  the  expressed  indignation  of  the  south  when 
President  Roosevelt  entertained  Booker  T.  Washington  at  the  White  House.  The  second 
indicates  his  great  appreciation   for  nature  and   his   philosophy  of  life. 

"FOB  A'  THAT." 

"What  boots  the  color  of  his  skin 
The  kinky  blackness  of  his   bair! 
i  [ear-sighted  justice  looks  within 
To  note  the  virtues  hidden   there; 
Though  narrow   minds  may  carp  and  sneer 
And  rage  the  cheap  aristocrat 
He   bears  a  high  commission   here, 
God's   noblest   work  'lor  a'   that.' 

"Is    it    complexion    makes    the    man'.' 
I  lew    many   fair-skinned   knaves   we  know! 
Must    all    lie    placed    beneath    the    ban 
Who  boast  not  brow-  of  purest   snow? 
The   outer  garment   counts    for    naught. 
God    sets  his  value   on    t  lie   heai  t . 
True  nobleness  "i   deed  and   thought 
Alone  can  eminence  impart. 


:.:j,s  IIISTi  )RY  l  IF  S<  H'TII   DAK(  )TA 

"Without,   you    have   the   fairer   skin, 
Within,  what   flunk   you,  could  you  dare 
To   place  your   lives,   defiled  by  sin. 
Beside  the  black   man's  record  fair. 
Ili^   whiteness  centers  in  his  soul, 
Vi.ins   merely  on  the  surface  lies, 
Beneath   the  blackness  of  the  coal 
Sleep  fires  of  sacred  sacrifice, 

"Storm  on,  ye  shallow  minds,  and  rail 
In    fury   from   your   narrow   path. 
The   man   whose  actions  you  assail 
Keeks  not  your  favor  or  your  wrath; 
God   gave  to   Booker  Washington 
Beneath  the  skin  you  murmur  at 
The    strength,    which    you    have   never   known. 
To    be    a    man    'for    a'    that.'" 

"WHEN  THE   LEAVES  LET  GO." 

"They   dance   to  the  touch   of   the   wandering  breeze 
In   their  home  'tvvixt  the  earth  and  the  sky. 
These    children    of   nature    that     over   the   trees, 
And    they   sing  as   the    summer   goes   by- 
Soft    lullaby   whispers   at   morning   and   eve, 
That   comfort   the   dreamer   below, 
And    help   him   his  whimsical  fancies  to  weave 
In   a    way    that   the    world   cannot    know. 

"All   summer  they  beckon  and  call  him  away 
From   the  bustle  and  toil  of  the  town, 
'Neath    their   cool,   dewy    shadows    in    silence   to   stray. 
Or   to   cast   himself   lazily   clown 
And.  gazing  aloft  through   the   flickering   light 
Where   the   tender   tops  sway  to  and   fro, 

To  drea f  the  frost  that  will  come  as  a  blight 

In    flic   days    when    the    leaves   let  go. 

"Our   life,  as  a   summer,  is  slipping  away 
And   its  joys,   like   the   leaves  overhead, 
That     flutter    so    cool    and    inviting    today. 
One   day    will    In'    pulseless   and   dead: 

Then   Id    us   remember  the  springtime   that  lies 
Beyond  the  chill  season  of  snow, 
And   lino'  the  bare  frees  look  away  to  the  skies. 
In   ihe  days  when  the  leaves  let  go." 


NAPOLEON    I.   REMILY. 

Napoleon  J.  Remily,  the  proprietor  of  a  general  store  at  Turton,  South  Dakota,  was  born 

in    Manteno,    Nlinois,   mi    the    8th    of    Dei- ber,    L877.      His    parents    were    Eli    and    Melissa 

'  Ho  ei  i   Remily,  the  fori ■  of  wl is  living  in  Turton  at  the  age  of  sixty-four  years.    He 

came  to  Dakota  in  1892.  The  mother  passed  away  in  August,  1889,  and  is  buried  at  Morgan 
Park,  i  Chicago 

Napol i    Remily  is  indebted  to  the  schools  of  Illinois  for  hi>  educational  opportunities 

but   when  fourteen  years  of  age  he  laid  aside  his  textbooks  and  emigrated  to  Spink  county, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  539 

South  Dakota,  and  from  that  time  until  1901  worked  upon  a  farm.  In  the  year  mentioned 
he  rented  land  on  his  own  account,  which  he  operated  for  three  years.  At  the  end  of  that 
time  he  removed  to  Turton,  this  state,  and  purchased  a  dray,  operating  a  dray  line  for  five 
years.  He  then  bought  out  the  business  which  he  owns  at  present  and  his  excellent  judgment 
and  industry  have  enabled  him  to  win  gratifying  prosperity.  He  had  the  misfortune  to  be 
burned  out  in  1911  but  carried  insurance  amounting  to  three-fifths  of  the  value  of  his  stock 
and  immediately  purchased  a  new  stock  and  continued  in  his  business. 

Mr.  Remily  was  married  in  Turton  in  1900  to  Miss  Anetta  St.  Peter,  a  daughter  of 
Joseph  and  Constance  (Labrie)  St.  Peter,  who  make  their  home  with  Mr.  Remily.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Remily  have  become  the  parents  of  seven  children,  three  of  whom  died  in  in  fancy,  the 
others  being:  William,  Alice,  Melissa  and  Virgil,  aged  respectively,  six,  four,  three  and  one 
year. 

Mr.  Remily  is  a  republican  and  is  serving  his  third  year  as  town  treasurer.  His  frater- 
nal connections  are  with  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Knights  of  Columbus. 
His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Catholic  church.  He  believes  that  his  success  has  been  due 
to  his  willingness  to  work,  his  resolution,  and  the  help  and  encouragement  given  him  by  his 
wife.  All  who  have  had  dealings  with  him  in  business  have  found  him  reliable  and  courteous 
and  those  who  have  met  him  socially  know  him  to  be  pleasant  and  agreeable. 


HARRY  L.  GAXDY. 


Harry  L.  Gandy,  of  Rapid  City,  member  of  congress  from  the  third  district  of  South 
Dakota,  was  born  in  Churubusco,  Indiana,  on  the  13th  of  August,  1881,  a  son  of  W.  S.  ami 
Ellen  J.  [Matthews)  Gandy.  His  mother  died  when  he  was  but  seven  years  old  and  his  father 
was  subsequently  married  to  Emily  J.  Donaldson,  who  is  still  living.  W.  S.  Candy  was  a 
lawyer  by  profession  and  was  highly  esteemed  by  his  colleagues  and  the  general  public.  He 
has  passed  to  his  reward. 

Harry  L.  Gandy  is  the  third  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  four  children.  After  passing 
through  the  grammar  and  high  schools  of  Churubusco  he  taught  school  for  a  while  and  then 
entered  the  Tri-State  College  at  Angola,  Indiana,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the 
Bachelor  of  Science  degree  with  the  class  of  1901.  He  resumed  teaching  but  did  not  continue 
in  that  profession  long,  as  he  decided  to  engage  in  the  newspaper  business  and  entered  that 
field  at  La  Grange,  Indiana,  where  he  continued  until  1907,  when  he  sold  out  and  came  to 
South  Dakota,  locating  at  Rapid  City.  He  was  made  a  night  editor  of  the  Rapid  City  Journal 
and  held  that  position  for  a  year  and  a  half  and  subsequently  served  as  manager  of  the  Gate 
City  Guide.  He  next  purchased  the  Wasta  Gazette,  of  which  he  is  still  the  owner  and  which 
is  a  progressive,  reliable  and  prosperous  paper. 

fin  the  14th  of  March,  1910.  Mr.  Gandy  was  appointed  United  States  commissioner  and 
continued  in  that  connection  until  he  resigned  on  the  1st  of  July,  1913.  During  his  incum- 
bency he  received  public  land  applications  and  heard  the  final  proofs  in  that  section  and  proved 
very  efficient  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties.  At  the  general  election  of  1910  lie  was  elected  to 
the  state  senate  from  Pennington  county  by  a  majority  of  eighty-five  on  the  democratic  ticket, 
although  at  that  time  the  county  was  normally  republican  by  a  majority  of  about  six  hundred. 
In  1912  he  was  the  democratic  candidate  for  congress  from  his  district  and,  while  he  was 
defeated,  succeeded  in  reducing  the  usual  republican  majority  by  about  seven  thousand.  On 
the  21st  of  June,  1913,  he  was  appointed  receiver  of  public  moneys  of  the  United  States  land 
office,  his  being  the  first  land  office  appointment  in  the  state  under  the  Wilson  administration. 
His  appointment  was  confirmed  by  the  senate  five  days  later  without  an  objection.  On  the 
16th  of  July.  1913,  he  took  charge  of  the  office  and  while  serving  therein  instituted  a  number 
of  reforms  that  greatly  promoted  the  efficiency  of  the  office  and  benefited  the  homesteaders 
A  homesteader  himself,  he  understood  the  ways  in  which  the  hind  office  could  increase  its 
nervice  to  those  who  take  up  public  lands  and  his  previous  experience  as  commissioner  gave 
him  an  unusual  grasp  upon  the  duties  of  the  position  of  receiver.     At  the  primary  election 

in  March,  1914.  he  was  again  nominated  by  the  den ratio  party  for  congressman   from  his 

district  and  in  the  following  November  was  elected  by  a  majority  of  sixteen  hundred  and 
thirty-two.     He  has  the  distinction   of  being  the   first    democratic  congressman   ever  elected 


:,lii  HIST(  iRY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

in  the  state.  Thosi  who  have  followed  his  career  so  fa)  have  no  hesitancy  in  predicting  for 
him  achievement  in  congress  that  will  reflect  honor  upon  himself  and  credit  upon  Ins  district 

.111(1    -l:i!  e 

Mr.  Gandy  was  married  on  the  30th  of  October,  L909,  to  Miss  Frances  Keiser,  a  daughter 

hi  .hums  and  Anna  (Williamson)  Keiser,  of  Wasta,  South  Dakota.    Fraternally  he  is  a  mem- 

.  '   ..    the  Masons,  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  arid  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  and  in 

hi-  daily  life  hi    re ■■    the  claims  of   his  fellowmen  upon  him,  thus  practicing  the  basic 

teaching  of  those  ordei  He  has  an  enviable  record  as  a  public  official  and  hi-  political 
success  has  come  as  the  merited  reward  for  the  efficient  and  conscientious  discharge  ot  Ins 
duties  and  a  recognition  of  his  grasp  ol  the  political  problems  of  the  time.  His  campaign  was 
made  upon  a  straightforward  presentation  of  issue--  that  left  no  doubt  in  the  minds  of  his 
constituents  as  t"  his  position  upon  the  political  questions  of  the  day. 


JUDGE  LOUIS  W.  CROFOOT. 

One  of  the  leading  and  able  representatives  of  the  bar  of  Smith  Dakota  is  Judge  Louis 
\\  .  Crofoot,  former  associate  judge  of  Dakota  territory  and  since  11111  city  attorney  of  Aber- 
deen. He  was  born  in  Pontiac,  Michigan,  February  4.  1857,  and  is  a  son  of  M.  E.  and  Annie 
E.  Crofoot.  He  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  city  and  in 
June,  L874,  entered  West  Point  Military  Academy,  resigning  from  that  institution  in  1876. 
Id  afterward  read  law  with  his  father  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  1878.  He  was  engaged 
in  practice  in  Pontiac,  Michigan,  in  partnership  with  his  father  until  1882,  and  on  the  28th  of 
February,  thai  year,  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  at  Huron,  where  he  remained  until 
October  7,  1888,  when  he  was  appointed  associate  judge  of  the  territory.  He  served  in  that 
po-ition  until  November,  1889,  and  bis  record  upon  the  bench  was  one  of  important,  capable 
and   progressive   work. 

.Judge  Crofoot   came  to  Aberdeen   in   1888  and   following  his  retirement    from   the  bench 

i  ii I  in  the  general  practice  of  law  here,  building  up  a  large  and  representative  patronage 

which  connected  him  with  the  conduct  of  important  litigated  interests,  fn  lull  he  was 
appointed  citj  attorney  of  Aberdeen  and  he  -fill  holds  that  position,  the  duties  of  which  his 
legal  ability,  impartiality  and  keen  mental   powers  eminently  well  qualify  him  to  till. 

On  the  2d  of  October.  1884,  Judge  Crofoot  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Carrie  E. 
Kerr,  of  Huron,  South  Dakota,  a  native  of  Ohio,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  three 
children,  one  ol  whom  has  passed  away.  The  Judge  is  a  member  of  the  Congregational 
church  and  a  democrat  in  his  political  beliefs.  He  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Masonic 
lodge  and  with  the  fndependent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  and  has  gained  a  place  among  the  sub- 
stantia] and  representative  men  of  Aberdeen.  In  personal,  professional  and  official  relations 
he  commands  widespread  respect  and  esteem. 


CARL  ANDERSON. 


Carl   Amle: cashier  of  the   Firsl    National    Bank  of  Vermillion   and  a   prominent   and 

in  iv  ii    figure   in   the   financial   circles  of  ids  section  of  the  state,  was  born   in   Norway 

a   1872,  a  -nil  mi   Mr.  and  Mrs.  Anders  Stubberud,  both  of  whom  are  -till  living  in  Norway, 

ther    now    having    retired    from   business    life.      In   their    family   arc    four   children,   who 

-iill   survive.     Hans   has.  with  the  exception  of  a   period  of  four  year-,  served  a-  cashiei   of 

the    First    National   Hank  ai   Canton,  South   Dakota,  -nice    1882.     Mrs.  0.  0.   Dor  mi   is  living 

at    Fort    ICchvard,    New    York,   where   her   husband    is  a    merchant    tailor.      Anton    is   engaged    in 

nierel lis  in<i    .it    i ;  jo\  ik.    Norway. 

1  ;nl    Vndi the  youngest   of  the   family,  acquired   his  early  education   in   his   native 

trj    and   when   fourteen  years  of  age  came  to  A rica,  settling   in  South   Dakota,  where 

he   attended   scl I    for   two   years.      In    LS88   he   became   identified   with   the   Hanson   County 

Haul,  in    Uexandiia.  South   Dakota.     Later  he  -pent  one  year  with  the  Union   Hanking  Com- 
i Bei      nth   Dakota,  and  afterward  was  connected   lor  eighteen  years  with  the 


CARL  ANDERSON 


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HIST!  >RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  548 

L'niun  County  Bank  at  Elk  Poini  as  assistant  cashier  and  cashier.  In  the  fall  of  1910  he 
became  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Vermillion,  which  position  he  is  still  filling, 
and  In-  is  one  of  the  bank's  leading  stockholders.  The  institution  was  organized  in  1874 
and  was  operated  as  a  private  bank  until  1891  by  IX  M.  Inman  &  Company.     In  the  latter 

year  the  bank  was  i ganized  as  the  First  National  with  D.  M.  Inman  as  president;  M.  D. 

Thompson,  as  vice  president;  and  M.  J.  Lewis,  cashier.  The  bank  has  a  capital  of  fifty 
thousand  dollars  and  its  present  surplus  and  undivided  profits  amount  to  fifteen  thousand 
dollars.  The  officers  at  this  writing,  in  1914,  are:  M.  D.  Thompson,  president;  W.  II. 
Inman  and  E.  M.  Hart,  vice  presidents;  and  Carl  Anderson,  cashier.  The  bank  has  its  home 
in  one  of  the  finest  business  blocks  in  the  town  and  is  a  most  nourishing  institution,  capably 
and   successfully   conducted  and   liberally  patronized. 

In  190]  Mr.  Anderson  was  married  to  .Miss  Mabel  Perry,  who  was  born  near  Potsdam, 
New  York,  and  when  three  years  of  age  was  brought  to  South  Dakota  by  her  parents. 
Freeman  II.  Perry,  her  rather,  was  at  the  time  of  his  death  in  1902,  conducting  a  real-estate 
business  in  Sioux  Falls  in  company  with  his  brother,  6.  11.  Perry.  His  widow  now  resides 
in  Kansas  City.  In  their  family  were  four  children  and  the  two  brothers  and  the  sister 
of  .Mrs.  Anderson  are  also  residents  of  Kansas  City.  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Anderson  have  become 
parents  of  a  son.  Robert  J.,  born  November  20,  1909,  and  a  daughter,  Helene  Louise,  born 
July  10,  1914.  Mrs.  Anderson  is  a  graduate  of  the  State  University  at  Vermillion  of  the 
class  oi  1898,  was  the  first  president  of  the  T.  I'..  D.  Society  and  is  a  member  of  the  Kappa 
Alpha  Theta.  She  has  been  a  high-school  teacher  at  Llk  Point  and  was  teacher  of  history 
in  the  State  University  at  Vermillion.  She  holds  membership  with  the  Daughters  of  the 
American   Revolution  and  is  prominent  in  the  social  and  literary  circles  of  the  city. 

Mr.  Anderson  gives  ins  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  where  national  issues 
are  involved,  but  casts  an  independent  local  ballot  and  has  never  been  an  olhee  seeker.  He 
ami  bis  family  are  members  of  the  (  ongregational  church  end  they  rank  high  socially,  while 
in  business  circles  Mr.  Anderson  has  attained  through  his  own  efforts  to  a  most  creditable 
and  enviable  position. 


LOUIS  V.  LIMOGES. 

Louis  V.  Limoges,  a  farmer  and  stock-raiser  residing  on  section  4,  township  92,  Clay 
county,  was  born  at  Dubuque,  Iowa,  in  1854,  a  son  of  Peter  and  Julia  Limoges.  The  fathei 
was  born  in  Canada  and  the  mother  in  New  York  state,  where  they  were  married.  They 
resided  there  for  some  years,  but  subsequently  removed  to  Iowa  and  made  their  home  at 
Dubuque.  Although  in  his  early  manhood  Peter  Limoges  followed  the  stonecutter's  trade, 
he  purchased  land  in  Iowa  and  farmed  there  until  1862,  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota, 
locating  in  Union  county,  where  he  proved  up  a  homestead  and  continued  to  concentrate  his 
energies  upon  agricultural  pursuits  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1881.  His  widow-  sur- 
vived for  ten  years,  passing  away  in  1891.  To  their  union  were  bom  nine  children,  as 
foll.,»,:  Peter,  of  Jefferson,  this  state;  Julia,  the  wife  of  Joe  Shay,  of  Union  County; 
Lucy,  the  wife  of  John  Bruyer,  of  Fairview  township;  Joseph,  deceased;  Charles,  of  Beres- 
ford,  Smith  Dakota;  Louis  V.,  of  this  review;  Adaline.  who  married  Caspar  Luxinger,  of 
"law  aid 'ii.  Iowa;  Josephine,  the  wife  of  Joseph  Labrune,  of  Jefferson,  this  state;  and 
Louisa,  who  lias  passed  away. 

Louis  V.  Limoges  was  eight  years  of  age  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  from  Iowa 
to  I  uiim  county.  South  Dakota,  and  received  practically  all  of  his  education  in  this  state. 
lb-  early  familiarized  himself  with  the  methods  of  practical  agriculture,  as  he  assisted  bis 
father  in  the  work  of  the  homestead,  and  since  coming  to  <  lay  county  he  lias  become  the 
owner  of  a  valuable  and  well  improved  farm  on  section  4.  township  92.  There  he  raises 
both  grain  and  stock,  finding  that  in  this  way  he  gains  the  largest  profit  and  reduces  wa  te 
to  a  minimum. 

In  1879  Mr.  Limoges  was  married  to  Miss  Ellen  Ryan  and  they  had  live  children: 
Louis  E.,  who  passed  away  when  twenty-six  years  of  age;  George  \Y..  a  farmer  of  Brisbane, 
North  Dakota;  John  C,  also  an  agriculturist;  Joseph  T.,  residing  in  Clay  county;  and 
Peter  M.,  at  home.  The  wife  and  mother  died  in   1888  at  Jefferson,  this  state.     In   1892  Mr. 


544  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Limoges  married  Miss  Zuby  Paradee,  who  was  bom  in  Canada  of  the  marriage  of  Louis  and 
Mary  Paradee.  Her  father  was  a  native  oi  the  Dominion  and  her  mother  of  Vermont, 
their  marriage  occurring  in  the  Green  Mountain  state.  In  L875  they  emigrated  westward 
and  settled  in  Jefferson,  South  Dakota,  in  the  vicinity  of  which  her  father  purchased  land, 
lie  devoted  his  time  to  farming  and  to  carpentering  for  a  number  of  years,  after  which  he 
concentrated  his  energies  upon  his  agricultural  pursuits.  In  1898  he  retired,  sold  the  farm 
and  removed  to  Tennessee,  where  he  and  his  wife  lived  until  1905,  when  they  went  to  (  lay 
county,  where  they  now  reside.  To  their  union  were  born  nine  children:  Mrs.  Limoges; 
Louis,  of  Carthage,  South  Dakota;  Josephine,  deceased;  Olive,  the  wife  of  Henry  Melton, 
of  <  arthage,  South  Dakota;  Joseph,  of  Clay  County;  Mary,  the  deceased  wife  of  John 
Henry,  ol  Tennessee;  Belle,  the  wife  of  Samuel  Henry,  of  Clay  county;  Frederick,  of  Clay 
county;  and  Louise,  deceased.  To  the  second  marriage  of  Mr.  Limoges  have  been  born 
eighl  children:  Elmer  V.,  Julia  M.,  Charles  \Y..  Scott  A..  Paul  II.,  Lorena  M.,  Leo  I..  and 
Knth    I.. 

Mr.   Limoges  and   his   family  are  deVoul    communicants  id'  the  Catholic  church   and   are 
always  willing   to  increase  in   any  way  within   their  power  the   influence  oi    the  church.   .Mr. 

I  ges   has  proven   a    man  of   laudable  energy   and   sound    jndument    and    these  qualities   have 

gained  him  success  in  his  business  affairs  and  his  integrity  and  honesty  have  won  him  the 
esteem  of  his  follow  citizens.  In  political  affairs  he  gives  his  allegiance  to  the  democratic 
party  but  has  never  desired  office  for  himself. 


MAJOR  A.  \V.   LKKCII. 


Major  A.  \V.  Leech  is  superintendent  and  special  disbursing  agent  of  the  Yankton 
Indian  reservation,  lie  has  about  eighteen  hundred  and  thirty  Indians  under  him  and  in 
the  past  three  years  improvements  amounting  to  a  half  million  dollars  have  been  made 
under  his  supervision.  Mr  is  very  enthusiastic  in  his  work  and  gives  it  his  undivided  atten- 
tion and  Ids  best  thought.  A  native  of  Ohio,  he  was  hom  January  6,  lsi;:,,  a  son  of  Robert 
.1.  and  Matilda  f.  (Hurley)  Leech.  The  father,  who  was  by  trade  a  carpenter,  has  passed 
to  his  reward. 

Major  A.  W.  Leech  attended  the  public  scl Is  in  his  boyh I  and   was  hit, a-  a  student 

in  the  Kansas  Normal  College  at   Fort  Scott,  Kansas,  from  which  he  was  graduated,  on  the 

completion   of   a    special   science  course,     lie   then   engaged   in   scl 1    work   and    in   October, 

rie ii.  entered   the   Indian   service  as  a   day-scl 1   teacher  on   the   Rosebud   reservation,     lie 

continued  to  hold  that  position  until  September,  ran:;,  when  he  went  to  Oklahoma  as 
assistant  superintendent.  Later  lie  was  for  three  years  day-school  inspector  ami  on  the 
1st  of  February,  L912,  he  assumed  charge  of  the  JTankton  reservation  as  superintendent 
and   special   disbursing  agent.     The   Indians  under   his  rare  number  about    eighteen   hundred 

in. I    thirty    and    since    he    has    had    charge   of   tin-    reservation    they    have    made    unusually    rapid 

irogri        in   civilization.  Thej    engage  chiefly   in   farming  and   the  acreage   under  cultivation 

I,,,    ed   quite   materially    in   the   last    three  years.      The   water  difficulty    has   been   solved 

and    luaiiv     good    wells    have    been    drilled,    including    a    number    of    artesian    wells.       The    houses 

In  which  lh,'  Indians  live  are  oi  a  Letter  type  than  hereto and  show  marked  advance- 
ment in  comfort  and  sanitation.  At  the  government  hoard  school  there  are  alioul  one  hun- 
dred children,  who  are  receiving  both  a  scholastic  and  an  industrial  education.  During  the 
three  years  that    Major   Leech   has   been   in  control  of   the   reservation   a   great    deal   of   farm 

equipment    I, a-  been   seemed  and  other  improvements  have  bee ade,  the  total  expenditure 

reaching   the  half   million    mark,      lie   understands   the    Indians   well,   which   largely   accounts 

for   his     ,i-   superintendent,  1   another   factor   therein    is   his   love   for   his   work,  to 

which   he  devotes  himself  unsparingly. 

Major  Leech  was  married  on  the  I'.lth  of  August,  1886,  lo  Miss  Mary  B.  Ilolstein.  a 
daughtei  ol  Fred  Ilolstein.  ,,f  fort  Scott,  Kansas.  To  this  union  have  been  limn  five  children: 
N  ida    I!  .    now     Mis.    I..    R.    Divill>is>.   of    Kansas   lily:    (hail,  s    A.,    of    Chicago;    llair.v     I;.,    of 

Greenwood,  S h   Dakota:    Vlarie  J.,  the  wife  ,,f  W.   B.  McCown,  of  Darlington,  Oklahoma; 

ami  in.,    \.   ,,i   home.    There  are  also  three  grandchildren. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  545 

Major  Leech  is  affiliated  with  the  Presbyterian  church  and  his  wife  belongs  to  the 
Christian  church.  Fraternally  he  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason  and  he  is  also  identified 
with  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  All  who  have  come  into  contact  with  his 
work  recognize  its  value  and  respect  and  esteem  him  for  his  ability  and  his  sincere  interest 
in  the  advancement  of  the  Indians  under  his  charge.  He  has  also  gained  and  retained  the 
sincere  friendship  and  warm  regard  of  many  as  he  possesses  tlai.se  qualities  of  mind  and 
heart  that  are  associated  with  the  highest  type  of  manhood. 


EDWIN   E.   WARFIELD. 

Edwin  E.  Warfield  is  a  representative  farmer  of  Yankton  county  living  on  section  26, 
Gayville  precinct.  The  Warfield  family  first  became  identified  with  Dakota  in  the  winter  of 
1803-4,  when  William  Warfield,  father  of  Edwin,  reached  Yankton.  The  ancestry  of  the 
family  is  traced  back  to  Richard  Warfield.  a  native  of  Ireland,  who,  coming  to  the  new 
world,  settled  in  Maryland.  He  removed  to  Ohio  and  afterward  to  Indiana,  where  his  last 
days  were  spent.  His  son  Joshua  was  born  in  Maryland  in  1793  and  married  Sarah  Cat- 
terlin,  a  native  of  Ohio.  They  were  the  parents  of  William  Warfield,  who  was  bom  in 
Auglaize  county,  Ohio,  ■lime  5,  1830.  He  learned  shipbuilding  and  worked  for  a  number 
of  years  at  his  trade  in  Toledo  and  at  other  ports  around  the  Lakes.  In  1852  he  married 
Maria  L.  Smith,  daughter  of  Austin  and  Emily  Smith,  and  in  1850  they  removed  to  Des 
Moines,  Iowa,  where  for  a  number  of  years  he  drove  a  stage  and  operated  a  sawmill.  In 
the  winter  of  1863-4  he  came  to  Dakota  territory,  making  his  way  to  Yankton,  and  for  a 
time  operated  a  sawmill  in  partnership  with  a  Mr.  Braugh,  during  which  time  he  boarded 
at  the  Ash  House,  a  little  pioneer  hotel  built  of  logs.  Later  he  returned  to  Des  Moines, 
Iowa,  where  he  lived  until  1867,  when  he  went  to  Webster  county,  settling  near  Fort  Dodge. 
There  he  lived  until  .June,  187(1,  when  he  went  again  to  Yankton  county  ami  filed  on  a 
homestead  on  section  26.  Gayville  precinct,  whereon  he  spent  his  remaining  days.  He  was 
married  at  Delhi,  Iowa.  June  16.  1866,  to  Miss  Sarah  Eardin,  who  was  bom  in  Ohio.  Their 
two  sons,  Edwin  E.  and  Frank,  were  born  in  Webster  county,  Iowa,  but  were  reared  in 
Y'ankton  county,  being  but  small  hoys  at  the  time  of  their  arrival  there.  Edwin  E.  Warfield 
remained  with  his  parents  until  they  were  called  to  their  final  rest,  the  mother  passing 
away  April  11,  1909,  while  the  father's  death  occurred  on  the  20th  of  October  of  the  same 
year. 

The  two  sons  own  jointly  the  two  hundred  and  forty  acre  farm  left  by  their  father 
and  in  the  summer  of  1914  elected  thereon  a  fine  modern  residence  of  ten  rooms  supplied 
witli  a  hot  water  heating  system.  Their  home  is  lighted  by  electricity  and  is  thoroughly 
modern  in  all  its  equipment. 

Edwin  E.  Warfield,  whose  name  introduces  this  review,  was  married  in  Sioux  City, 
Iowa,  October  24,  1898,  to  Miss  Lillie  M.  Cowling,  a  native  of  Nevada,  Illinois,  and  a 
daughter  of  George  and  Phoebe  (Babbidge)  Cowling,  who  were  bom  in  New  York  and 
Maine  respectively.  They  came  to  the  west  at  the  time  of  their  marriage,  settling  in 
Illinois.  On  coming  to  Dakota  they  took  up  their  abode  near  Olivet,  and  afterward  removed 
to  Yankton  l>ut  are  now  residents  of  Vermillion,  this  state.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Edwin  Warfield 
have  become  the  parents  of  four  children:  Chester,  now  a  student  in  the  Gayville  high 
school;  Elmer;  Clifford,  and  George. 

Mr.  Warfield  has  always   followed   the  occupation   of   Farming  and   is  today   one  of  the 

progressive  agriculturists  of  the  community,  having  of  the  line  farms  of  Yankton  county. 

His  memory  goes  back  to  the  time  of  the  grasshopper  devastation,  when  the  family  Buffered 
severely  for  two  or  three  years  through  the  loss  of  crops  occasioned  by  that  pest.  He  also 
remembers  fighting  prairie  tires,  ami  in  the  flood  in  the  spring  of  188]  water  stood  five  feet 
deep  in  their  cabin.  Their  neighbors,  who  were  forced  to  lice  from  their  homes,  came  to 
the  Warfield  cabin,  where  thirteen  lived  for  two  weeks  in  the  small  attic.  Captain  Lavender, 
who  diil  siudi  splendid  rescue  work,  took  E.dwiii  E.  Warfield  and  his  mother  to  high  ground, 
where  they  found  refuge  until  the  water  Bubsided,  Mr.  Warfield  and  him  son  Frank,  however, 
remaining  to  look  after  the  stock.  They  kept  cattle  on  the  hay  barn,  from  which  the  roof 
was   removed   and   .he   walls    filled   le,'el    lull    of    hay.   on    which   the    cattle    kept    above    water. 


546  HIST<  )RV  I  »F  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

[ce  had  to  be  cul  off  the  tails  ol  some  of  the  cattle  the  water  having  frozen  thereon.  At 
the  time  oJ  the  bli  zard  oi  January,  L88S,  Edwin  I-'..  Warfield  and  his  father  were  northwest 
of  the  house  with  a  load  oi  hay,  but  they  came  back  driven  before  the  storm  and  reached 
home  mi  safety.  Mr.  Warfield  is  a  democrat  in  his  political  views  where  national  issue-  arc 
involved  but  casts  an  independent  vote  at  local  elections.  He  belongs  to  tin-  Modern 
Woodmen  camp  ami  1 1 i  — ■  wife  i-  a  member  of  the  Methodist  church.  They  are  highly 
esteemed  wherever  known  ami  most  of  all  where  best  known,  being  worth}  representatives 
oi   bonored  pioneer  Families  of  Yankton  county. 


(  HARLES  -I.  PORTER. 

i  barles  J.  Porter  i-  one  of  the  foremost  citizens  ami  leading  barristers  of  Madison,  South 
Dakota,  where  he  has  practiced  Ins  profession  continuously  for  more  than  a  quarter  of  a 
century,  lie  has  likewise  served  as  postmaster  of  the  city,  having  been  appointed  to  that 
position  under  President  Roosevelt's  administration  in  1906.  His  birth  occurred  in  Olmsted 
county.  Minnesota,  on  the  i:;th  of  duly.  1862,  hi.-  parents  being  Joseph  11.  and  Margaret 
(Pinney)  Porter,  the  former  a  native  of  Ohio  and  the  latter  of  Indiana.  Their  marriage 
Has  celebrated  in  Winamac,  Indiana.  About  L856  they  removed  to  Olmsted  county.  Minne- 
sota, .\heic  the  lather  devoted  his  attention  to  agricultural  pursuits  and  continued  to  reside 
until  In-  death  in  L905.  His  widow,  who  survives,  makes  her  home  in  the  village  of  Marion, 
Minnesota.  Joseph  II.  Porter  was  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war,  serving  through  the  struggle 
as  a  menibet  ol  Brackett's  battalion  oi  cavalry,  which  did  duty  on  the  plains  in  the  Indian 
service.  They  were  with  Sully  through  the  state  oi  South  Dakota,  and  Mr.  Porter  acted 
as    lieutenant    of    Ins    company. 

t  harles  J.  Porter  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  began  his  education  in  the 
common  schools  of  his  native  county,  -uhseipiently  attending  Lorho-tor  Seminary  at  lloches- 
tci  Minnesota.  When  seventeen  years  of  age  he  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching,  con- 
tinuing   in    educational    work    for    live    years*.      tin    the    expiration    of   that    period    be    began 

reading  law    in  tl (fice  of  Arthur  I..  Gove,  of  Rochester,  .Minnesota,  and  in  December,  1SST, 

was  admitted   to   the   bar.     In   May,   isss,   he  located   in    Madison,   South    Dakota,   where   he 

opened  ; dice  and  lias  practiced  continuously  and  successfully  since,      lb'  has  a  i  g 1   many 

i  i     and  lost  but   lew.     Ni e  better  knows  the  necessity    for  thorough  preparation  and  no 

one  mote  industriously  prepares  In.-  cases  than  he.  His  course  in  the  courtroom  is  character- 
ized by  a  calmness  and  dignity  thai  indicate  reserve  strength.  He  is  always  courteous 
and  deferential  toward  the  court,  kind  and  just  toward  In-  adversaries,  lie  examines  a 
witness  carefully  and  thoroughly  but  treat-  him  with  a  respect  which  make-  the  witness 
grateful  for  hi-  kindness  ami  forbearance.  His  handling  oi  hi-  case  i-  always  lull,  com- 
prehensive  and   accurate;    his  analysis  of    the    facts    is   clear  and   exhaustive;    he  sees   without 

■  i    I  he   relation   and   dependeni f  tin    facts,  and  so  group-   them   as   to  enable  him  to 

throw  then  combined  force  upon  the  point  they  tend  to  prove.  Mr.  Porter  served  as  state's 
attorney  for  six  year-  mid  also  held  the  office  of  county  judge  for  two  years.  lie  was 
elected  to  the  latter  position  for  a  second  term  hut  resigned  when  appointed  postmaster  by 
President  Uoosevelt  in  L906  and  ably  served  in  that  capacity  until  August  1.  1914.  He  is 
e  ,i  factor  in  financial  circle-  a-  vice  president  of  the  Lake  t  ounty  Hank  of  Madison 
and  act  a-  attorney  for  the  Building  and  Loan  Association  of  Madison.  His  property 
holdings    include  a    valuable    farm    of   one    hundred    and   sixty    acre-    in    Lake  county. 

In    i-'.ii)    Mi.    Porter    was    united    in    marriage   to    Mi-s    [Catherine   Elder,   of   Rochester, 

M In     h\    whom   he   has   four  children,  three  daughters  and  one  son.  as   follows:     Ruth,  a 

■  raduati    ul  i    i    viadison  State  N lal  School  and  Macalester  (  ollege  of  St.  Paul,  Minnesota, 

who  is  now  a  Inch  school  teacher;  Madge,  a  graduate  oi  the  Madison  State  Normal  School, 
ivljo     ■. ,,        '  iilualcd    from    Macalester   College    in    1915;    Carl    E.,   who   pursued   a   course    in 

English  at   i  In    Madison  state  Normal  Sel 1  and   i-  now  attending  the   University  of  Wis- 

i  on-ui   at    Madison  ;   and    i-'ianc.  -. 

Mr.  Porter  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  parly  and  for  two  years 
ci'ved  a  mayoi  of  Madison,  giving  the  city  a  most  beneficial  and  businesslike  administra- 
te   i-   a    valued   member   ol    the   tonuuerci.il   Club   of    Madison   and   has    fraternal   rela- 


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tions  with  the  Ancient  Order  of  Dnited  Workmen.  He  likewise  belonged  to  the  Knights  oi 
Pythias  until  the  lodge  was  discontinued  in  Madison.  At  this  point  it  would  be  almost 
tautological  to  enter  into  any  series  oi  statements  as  showing  Charles  J.  Porter  to  be  a 
man  oi  broad  intelligence  and  genuine  public  spirit,  for  these  have  been  shadowed  forth 
between  Lhi  lines  of  this  review.  Strong  in  his  individuality,  he  never  lacks  the  courage 
of  his  convictions  but  there  are  as  dominating  elements  in  this  individuality,  a  lively  human 
sympathy  and  an  abiding  charity,  which,  taken  in  connection  with  the  sterling  integrity 
and   honor  of  bis  character;  have   naturally  gained   him   the  respect  and  confidence  of   men. 


HARRY   KUNKLE. 


Hairy    Kunkle,    whose    well    ear 1    recognition    as    an    attorney    has    made    him    known 

throughout  the  state,  maintains  his  office  in  Yankton,  where  he  has  remained  continuously 
since  1904.  although  he  resides  in  Xowlin,  Stanley  county.  Pennsylvania  claims  liim  as  a 
native  son.  Ids  birth  having  occurred  in  Venango  county,  that  state,  on  the  Kith  of  October, 
1865.  His  father.  Joseph  J.  Kunkle.  was  horn  in  Westmoreland  county,  Pennsylvania,  and 
was  a  representative  of  one  of  the  old  pioneer  families  of  that  state,  founded  there  in 
colonial  days,  in  the  year  1682.  Several  representatives  of  the  name  have  attained  fame 
and  prominence  in  Pennsylvania.  Joseph  I.  Kunkle  was  a  printer  by  trade  but  after  learning 
the  business  was  engaged  for  a  time  in  the  oil  business  in  Venango  county,  Pennsylvania, 
where  he  was  living  at  the  time  of  the  birth  of  his  son  Harry.  Soon  afterward,  however, 
he  returned  to  Westmoreland  county,  where  he  took  up  the  occupation  of  farming,  which  he 
followed  lor  a  long  period.  At  the  present  writing,  however,  hi'  is  living  retired,  enjoying 
the  Units  of  his  former  toil.  He  married  Hannah  E.  Stewart,  a  daughter  of  Joseph  Stewart. 
She  was  born   in   Armstrong  county.  Pennsylvania,  ami   also   survives. 

Harry  Kunkle  was  the  oldest  in  their  family  id'  eight,  children,  having  five  brothers 
and  two  sisters,  lie  was  reared  upon  his  father's  farm  with  the  usual  experiences  of  the 
lad  who  divides  his  time  between  the  work  of  the  fields  and  the  acquirement  of  a  common- 
school  education.  After  leaving  the  district  schools  lie  attended  Irwin  Academy  at  Irwin, 
Pennsylvania,  and  later  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching,  which  he  followed  through 
Seven  winter  seasons,  while  in  the  summer  months  he  worked  as  a  eoal  miner.  He  was 
thus  engaged  until  1888,  when  he  made  his  way  to  the  northwest,  settling  in  Genterville, 
Turner  county,  South  Dakota,  where  he  secured  work  as  a  section  hand.  He  was  thus 
engaged  for  six  months  and  on  the  expiration  oi  that  period  he  entered  the  employ  of  the 
Citizens  Haul;  at  Centerville,  retaining  that  position  for  three  years.  He  had  the  entire 
responsibility  of  the  bank  management,  being  made  cashier.  He  became  ill  with  typhoid 
fever  about  September,  1895,  and  did  not  return  to  the  bank,  hi-  health  being  so  greatly 
impaired  that  he  felt  it  would  be  detrimental  to  enter  upon  the  close  confinement  of  his 
duties  as  cashier.  .Moreover,  he  had  an  ambition  which  he  wished  to  satisfy  and  began  the 
study  of  law.  being  admitted  to  the  bar  in  April,  1896.  He  then  began  practice  in  Center- 
ville, where  lie  remained  until  1904  and  in  addition  to  his  law  practice  lie  conducted  a  farm. 
loan    and    insurance   business.      He   opened    an    ollice    in    Yankton    in    1901    and    has    since    met 

with  great  success.     His  practice  extends  over  the  entire  state.  a   Rapid  (  it  \    to  Vankton, 

and  In-  ha-  been  connected  with  many  important  cases  a-  attorney  for  the  defense  oi  prose- 
cution, lb-  is  an  able  and  learned  lawyer,  well  versed  in  tic  principles  of  jurisprudence, 
and  his  analytical  mind  enables  him  to  readily  understand  the  strong  and  potent  features 
,,,  |M,  cases  .,,,,|  present  them  with  clearness  and  cogency.  The  collection  department  of 
his  business  has  likewise  grown  to  gratifying   proportions  and  in  addition  to  these  interests 

he   ha-  a    farm   of    four  hundred   and   eighty   acres   ol    | i    land    near   Xowlin,   Stanley    county, 

which  has  been  brought  to  a  high  state  of  cultivation  and  is  now  a  most  valuable  tract. 

Mr.  Kunkle  was  married,  in  Columbus,  Ohio,  in  1888  to  Miss  Estella  L.  Crawford,  of 
that  city,  who  died  in  April.  1889.  In  November,  L891,  he  married  again,  his  second  union 
being  with   Mi--  Maggie  J.  Oakland,  a  native  of  Turner  county,  South   Dakota.     His  family 

numbei      -  en  children:     Percy,  at  1 ;  Ruth,  the  wile  0i   l.'ay  Noble,  of  Albion.  Michigan; 

Lilly,  a  graduate  of  the  Yankton  high  school;  Montrose,  Taylor  and  George,  all  in  school: 
and   Bertie,  at    bon 

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HIST<  >RY  I  >F   S(  "I'll  I   I)  \k<  ITA 

Mr.  Kunkle  ie  a  democrat  bu1  has  never  been  active  in  politics  imr  has  he  sought  office. 
He  belongs  to  Myrtle  Lodge,  No.  91,  A.  P.  &  A.  \l  .  oi  (  enterville,  and  in  professional  lines 
his  membership  is  with  the  South  Dakota  State  Bar  Association  an. I  thi  Commercial  Law 
League  hi'  America.  He  i-  a  man  oi  determination  ami  strong  will  power  ami  an  earnest 
worker,  so  that  his  success  is  tin-  logical  ami  legitimate  outcome  of  bis  efforts. 


ill;  II  \i;i)  J.  LYONS. 


Richard  J.  Lyons  is  an  active  member  of  the  Smith  Dakota  bar,  practicing  at  Madison, 
in  which  city  he  war-  born  on  the  1st  of  March,  1887,  his  parents  being  J.  J.  and  Mary 
(Harrington)  Lyons.  The  father  was  a  farmer  by  occupation  and  alter  residing  for  some 
time  in  low  a  ram.  tn  Dakota  territory  in  1880.  Lake  county  was  at  that  time  still  a 
frontiei  district,  much  of  the  land  being  in  possession  of  the  government  and  in  consequence 
destitute  of  all   improvements.     Mr.  Lyons  homesteaded,  securing  the  southeast  quarter  of 

section   8  ami  the   southwest   quarter  of  section   !).  and  also  obtained  a   tr -laim   in  Lake 

county,  lie  at  i. mc  began  to  till  the  soil,  finding  it  an  arduous,  difficult  ami  wearisome 
ta-k  to  break  the  -'»1  ami  prepare  the  land  lor  cultivation.  His  work,  however,  was  carefully 
ami  systematii  illj  continued  for  a  number  of  years  ami  his  labors  were  crowned  with  good 
results.  He  died  in  the  year  1893  and  the  community  thereby  lost  one  of  its  representative 
citizens.       Tin-   mother   survives   ami    i>   residing   on   the   old  homestead. 

Richard  .1.  Lyons  supplemented  a  public-school  course,  in  which  lie  mastered  the  common 
branches  of  learning,  by  study  in  the  Madison  Stat >  Norma]  S.hool  and  later  entered  the 
1  niversitj  of  Smith  Dakota  at  Vermillion,  where  he  prepared  for  the  bar.  being  graduated 
mi  the  completion  of  the  law  course  with  the  class  of  1912.  It  was  his  desire  to  enter  upon 
a  professional  career  and  the  same  year  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar.  He  afterward  spent 
;.  year  in  the  law  office  of  Wiusor  &  Kcitc  able  attorneys  at  Sioux  Falls,  ami  then  returned 
to  his  native  city,  where  he  opened  an  office  for  the  independent  practice  of  his  profession 
lb-  lias  met  with  a  fair  measure  of  success,  has  been  found  thorough  ami  painstaking  in 
ilii-  preparation  of  In-  cases  ami  resourceful  in  the  presentation  of  his  cause  before  the 
courts,  where   he   has  won   many  notable  verdicts  that    have   furthered   the   interests  of  his 

client  s. 

Mr.   Lyons  exercises  hi-  right  of  franchise  in  support   of  the  men  ami   measures  of  the 

dei ratir  paiiy  ami  has  been  its  candidate  inr  states  attorney.     Hi-  religious  belief  is  that 

"i   iii.    <  atholic  church  ami  In.  is  a  member  oi  tin-  ( lercial  ('bib  of  Madison,     lb-  is  still 

a  young  man.  alert,  progressive  ami  determined,  ami  already  he  has  attained  a  position  in 
professional  circles  that  many  an  older  representative  of  the  bar  might  well  envy. 


M  \i;<  US  E.  PALMER 


rin     leaders  are  comparatively    few.     The  great    mass  of  men  are  content   to  remain   in 
the  paths  where  circumstances  seem  I"  place  them,  lacking  in  the  ambition  or  the  initiative 
to  strike  out    for  themselves  and  develop  nevi    enterprises  or  plan  new    projects.     Marcus   E. 
Palmer,  however,  does  not    belong   to  thai    .las-.     He   is  justly   accounted   one  of   the  repre- 
sentative business  men  of  Sioux  Fall-,  being  vice  president  oi   the  Loonan  Lumber  Company, 
ami   controlling    a    chain    of   lumber   ami   coal    van!-    in    thi-   ami    adjoining    states.      In 
the  business  he  manifests  a  spirit  of   unfaltering  enterprise  ami  progressive- 
that    has   constituted   an    important    feature   in    it-   growth   ami   development.      Hi-   life 
ha. I   its  beginning  at    Delta,  Ohio,  mi  the  24th  of  June,   1871,  hi-  parents  being  Chris- 
topher and  Sarah   (Grimes)    Pal r.     The  father,  who  was  a   native  of   Pennsylvania,  served 

oldier  of  the  Civil  war,  enlisting  on  the  20th  of  February.  L865,  as  a  private  of  I  om- 
pany  K.  One  Hundred  and  Eighty-fifth  Ohio  Volunteer  Infantry,  from  which  command  he 
was  honorably  discharged  eight   months  later. 

In  the  -.  1 1-  of  his  native  town   Manns  F.  Palmer  pursued  his  early  education,  which 

i       upplcmented  by  study   in  the  Wauseon   (Ohio)    Normal  School.     He  was  a  young   man 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  551 

of  nineteen  years  when,  in  May,  1890,  he  came  to  this  state,  settling  first  at  Blunt,  where 
he  entered  the  office  of  the  Blunt  Advocate,  a  weekly  paper.  There  he  learned  the  printers 
trade,  spending  two  years  in  that  connection.  He  afterward  went  to  Canton,  South 
Dakota,  where  he  was  employed  at  his  trade  for  a  year,  and  then  removed  to  Hudson, 
South  Dakota,  where  he  purchased  the  Hudson  Tribune,  a  weekly  paper,  which  he  published 
for  two  years.  He  next  entered  the  lumber  business  in  connection  with  Hubert  Loonan  at 
Hudson  in  the  year  1895.  Mr.  Loonan  had  been  connected  with  the  lumber  trade  since  1888. 
In  1898  they  disposed  of  their  interests  at  Hudson  and  removed  to  Garretson,  South  Dakota, 
and  in  1901  incorporated  the  business  under  the  name  of  the  Loonan  Lumber  Company, 
with  a  capital  of  two  hundred  thousand  dollars.  In  1902  the  headquarters  were  established 
at  Sioux  Falls,  but  something  of  the  extent  and  volume  of  the  business  is  indicated  in  the 
fact  that  they  have  branches  at  Yankton,  Garretson  and  Sherman,  South  Dakota;  Jasper, 
Minnesota;  Sioux  City,  Iowa;  and  Hartington  and  Madison,  Nebraska.  The  present  officers 
of  the  company  are:  H.  Loonan,  president;  M.  E.  Palmer,  vice  president;  and  J.  W.  Smith, 
of  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  secretary.  The  Loonan  Lumber  Company  takes  great  pride  in  its 
well  equipped  yards  and  storage  warehouses  for  the  care  of  their  very  large  stock  of  lumber, 
coal,  paints,  oils,  woven  wire  fencing  and  all  kinds  of  building  material.  They  keep  on  hand 
a  large  stock  and  have  been  accorded  a  most  liberal  patronage  in  recognition  of  their  reliable 
business  methods  and  their  progressiveness.  Their  field  is  a  wide  one  and  the  volume  of 
their  trade  is  constantly  increasing  as  the  result  of  methods  which  neither  seek  nor  require 

disguise. 

On  the  27th  of  June,  1904,  at  Hudson,  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Palmer  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  Miss  Florence  Farley,  and  they  now  have  one  son.  Farley.  In  religious  faith  they  are 
Episcopalians  and  in  political  belief  Mr.  Palmer  is  a  republican.  He  belongs  to  the  Dacotah 
and  the  Country  Clubs  and  is  well  known  socially  as  well  ;is  commercially.     He  belongs  to 

that   class   of    self-made    men    who    owe    their    advance nt    entirely    to    their    own    efforts. 

Early  in  his  career  he  realized  the  fact  that  industry,  trustworthiness  and  enterprise  are  the 
concomitants  which  insure  success  and  in  the  employment  of  those  qualities  he  has  made 
for  himself  the  creditable  position  which  he  today  occupies. 


WILLIAM  BERTOLERO. 

William  Bertolero,  of  Lead,  has  by  dint  of  intense  and  well  directed  activity  and  wise 
investment  accumulated  enough  capital  to  enable   him  to  devote  almost  his  entire  time  to 

the  i agement  of  his  financial  interests.  He  was  born  in  the  city  of  Borgiallo,  province  of 

Torino,  Italy,  in  1859.  His  parents,  John  and  Veronica  Bertolero,  are  both  deceased,  the 
mother  passing  away  in  Lead.  The  father  was  a  laborer  and  was  known  as  a  steady  ami 
efficient  worker. 

William  Bertolero  attended  school  in  his  native  land  and  at  the  age  of  thirteen  years 
began  working  upon  a  railroad.  He  was  employed  cm  the  famous  tunnel  between  Cum., 
and  Switzerland,  packing  tools  for  one  year.  At  the  age  of  fourteen  he  went  to  the  island 
of  Sardinia,  where  he  was  employed  in  the  silver  mines  fur  four  years,  and  next  worked 
in  the  iron  mini's  of  fiance  for  a  time.  He  also  engaged  in  railroad  work  in  France  and 
was  em p toyed  in  the  silver  mines,  spending  in  all  alumt  a  year  in  that  country.  He  then 
went  to  Algiers,  in  northern  Africa,  where  he  was  engaged  in  railroad  work  but  after 
four  years  was  recalled  to  Italy  to  do  military  service.  At  the  age  of  twenty-one  years  he 
was  mustered  in.  January  ::,  1880,  but  on  his  way  to  tin'  barracks  his  lei;  was  broken  and 
he    -pent    six    months    in    a    hospital,    being    then    discharged    from    the    service    because    of 

physical   disability  due  to  the  before   ntioned  accident.     On   the  2d  of  August,    1881,  he 

sailed  for  America,  and  on  the  21-t  of  that  month  landed  in  New  York  city.  He  went  to 
I  ollinsville,  Illinois,  where  he  was  employed  in  the  coal  mines  for  some  time.  He  worked  in 
various   mines    in   southern    Illinois   until    February   25,    1883,   when   he   removed   to   the    Black 

Hills,    arriving    in    Dcadw 1    on    the    3d    of    March,    1883.      Three    days    later    he    became    an 

employe  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Company   and   remained  com ted  with  that   concern   for 

twenty-six  years.  In  1907  he  was  appointed  Italian  consul  and  held  that  office  for  four 
years,  resigning  in  1911.  During  the  time  thai  he  was  working  in  the  Homestake  Mine  he 
and  his   wife  eomluited   a  boarding  house  but    in    1912   discontinued   it.     He   is  now    a    director 


552  HISTi  >RY  (  >F  S<  )UTH  DAKOTA 

and  vice  president  oi  the  Miners  &  Merchants  Bank  of  Lead  and  gives  the  greater  part  of 
his  time  to  the  supervision  of  his  investments  as  by  economy  and  careful  management  lie 
lias  accumulated  a  considerabli  fortune.  He  is  financially  interested  in  several  mining 
projects  ol  a  promising  charactei  and  is  one  of  the  most  prosperous  residents  of  Lead.  In 
L900  he  returned  for  a  visii  to  his  old  home  in  Italy  and  again  in  V-H:l  visited  his  native 
land. 

Mr.  Bertolero  was  married  in  L889  to  Miss  Rosa  Caffaro,  who  was  bom  in  Italy,  where 
her  parent-  passed  their  entire  lives.  To  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Bertolero  have  been  horn  two  children: 
Leo,  a  resident  of  Lead;  and  John,  who  is  a  student  in  the  State  University  of  South 
I  lakota. 

Mr.  Bertolero  is  a  republican  and  has  taken  quite  an  active  part  in  local  politics  although 
lie  lias  never  been  a  candidate  for  office.  His  fraternal  associations  include  membership  in 
Lodge  No.  747,  B.  P.  0.  E.;  I  niversal  Liberty  Lodge,  No.  342,  A.  F.  &  U.  R.,  an  Italian 
lodge,  of  which  he  is  past  master;  (  hapter  No.  13,  R.  A.  M.,  of  Red  Lodge,  Montana;  the 
local    lodge  of  the   Society   of  Christopher  Columbus,  being  the   first    president  of  the   local 

lodge;   tl ncampment  of  Odd   Fellows';   the  Knights  of  Pythias;   and  the  Ancient  Order  of 

l  nited  Workmen.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Homestake  Veterans  Association,  an  organi- 
zation composed  "I  those  who  have  been  for  many  years  in  tin-  service  of  the  Homestake 
Mining  Company.  For  some  time  he  was  a  volunteer  fireman,  belonging  to  Hose  Company 
No.  2,  and  he  has  ever  been  willing  to  do  anything  within  his  power  to  increase  the  pros- 
perity and  add  to  the  prestige  of  his  adopted  city.  He  is  very  progressive  in  his  views 
and  believes  that  the  best  is  none  too  good  and  that  the  old  order  should  give  way  to  the 
new    whenever   it    is  apparent   that   a   change    would    be   conducive   to   real   advancement. 


J.   S.   GOODMANSON,   I).    D.   S. 

Dr.  J.  S.  Goodmanson,  a  prominent  and  successful  dentist  of  Aberdeen,  was  horn  in 
Scotland,  October  24,  L868.  He  is  a  son  of  G.  and  Sarah  Goodmanson,  who  went  to  Nova 
Scotia  from  Scotland  in   L878.    They  now   reside  in  Duluth,  Minnesota. 

Dr.  Goodmanson  acquired  his  preliminary  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Nova 
Scotia   and  afterward  entered   the  American  College  of   Dental  Surgery,  from  which   he   was 

graduated   in    1891.     He  later  took  a  i year's  course  in   the   Northwestern   Dental  College 

and  iu  1892  began  the  practice  of  his  profession  in  Illinois.  From  that  state  he  moved  to 
Omaha,  Nebraska,  and  theme  to  Webster,  South  Dakota,  in  L898.  He  went  to  Aberdeen  in 
L908  and   has  sine.-  been  engaged   in    professional    practice   in   that  city.      His  ability   is  evident 

iii    ill.'    large   and    representative   pair ige    which    is   accorded    him   and    this   is   constantly 

increasing  as  his  skill  and  ability  be.-. ■  more  widely  known. 

i  m    the    26th    of    dune.    L908,    Dr.    Goodmanson    married    Miss    Nettie    P.    O'Donald,    ol 

Marshall.    Minnesota,  and    both    are    well    known    in    - I    circles   of    Aberdeen.     Dr.   G I- 

filiates  with  the   Episcopal  church,  belongs  to  the   Benevolent    Protective  Order  of 

Elks  and  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  and  is  vice  president   of  the  local  dental  association.     His 

personal   characteristics   have   gai I    him   the    warm    regard   and    friendship   Of  many,   while 

iii    professi il   circles    he    has    won    that    success    which    comes   only    in    recognition    of    merit 

and  ability. 


I- 


WILI.IAM   0.  TENOLD. 

William  0.  Tcnold, ■  oi  t  lie  worthj   native  sons  and  leading  business  men  oi  Flandreau, 

proprietor    of   a    clothing   and    furnishings    store    winch    is   a    modern    and    up-to-date 

Ubii  i lit    in  even    respect.     Hi-  birth  occurred  on   the  21   I   oi   I  Ictober,   L886,  his  parent , 

being   .John    I' I    Bertha    (Johnson)    Tenold,   the    former  a    native  ol'  Chicago.   Illinois,  and 

the  lattei  "I  Norway.  Bertha  Johnson,  who  emigrated  to  the  United  States  with  her 
parent  when  a  child  oi  seven  years,  gave  her  hand  in  marriage  to  John  P.  Tenold  in  Calmar, 
lewa.     The   lamer  of   out    subject    devoted   his  attention   to  general  agricultural   pursuits  in 


.Ii  HIX   P.  TENOLD 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  555 

Winneshiek  county,  Iowa,  for  a  number  of  years  and  subsequently  took  up  his  abode  in 
Ridgeway,  that  county,  where  he  was  employed  in  the  mercantile  establishment  of  D.  O. 
Aker  for  about  nine  years.  About  1879  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  in  Flandreau, 
where  he  secured  a  clerkship  in  the  store  oi  Landin  &  Nelson.  Two  years  later  he  embarked 
in  business  on  his  own  account,  continuing  as  a  successful  merchant  of  the  city  throughout 
the  remainder  of  his  life.     His  demise,  which  occurred  on  the  4th  of  March.   1911,  was  the 

occasi leep  ami   widespread  regret,   for  he  hail  been  a  resident  of  the  community  for 

more  than  three  decades  ami  had  gained  an  extensive  circle  oi  friends  here.  His  widow, 
who  survives,  makes  her  home  with  our  subject. 

William  ().  Tenold  was  reared  at  home  an, I  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  attended 
the  public  schools  of  his  native  city,  subsequently  pursuing  a  two-year  course  in  Luther 
i  ollege  oi  Decorah,  Iowa.  He  then  entered  his  father's  store  at  Flandreau  and  assisted  in 
its  eonducl  until  he  succeeded  to  the  business  at  the  time  of  his  father's  death  The  dry- 
goods  department  had  previously  been  disposed  of  and  Mr.  Tenold  ^jives  his  entire  attention 
to  tin-  sale  of  clothing,  furnishings  and  shoes.  He  is  an  alert,  enterprising  ami  up-to-date 
young  business  man  who  enjoys  an  enviable  patronage  as  proprietor  of  one  of  the  most 
mm  establishments  of  its  kind  in  his  section  of  the  state.  He  is  a  devoted  and  con- 
sistent member  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  is  favorably  known  and  very  popular  through'- 
out   the  community  which   has   always  been    his   home. 


HENRY  FRUTH. 


Eenry  Fruth  is  the  popular  ami  enterprising  proprietor  of  the  Frutli  Hotel  in  Sturgis 
ami  has  other  business  interests  and  valuable  property  holdings  in  the  town.  He  is  an 
energetic  man,  belonging  to  that  class  of  citizens  who  while  advancing  individual  success 
also  contribute  largely  to  the  general  good  and  public  prosperity.  He  is  a  native  of  Saxony, 
Germany,  born  .Inly  20,  L861,  his  parents  being  Christ  ami  Dorothy  (Kruger)  Fruth,  who 
were  likewise  natives  of  the  fatherland,  where  the  former  was  a  shepherd.  They  never 
came  to  the  new  world  and  both  have  passed  away. 

Henry  Fruth  attended  school  in  Germany  to  the  age  of  fifteen  years,  when  he  began 
working  as  a  farm  hand  and  lie  was  also  employed  in  a  shoe  shop  for  a  number  of  years. 
In  1S83  he  came  to  the  United  States,  thinking  to  find  better  business  opportunities  on  this 
side  oi  the  Atlantic  than  he  could  secure  in  the  old  world.  At  that  time  he  could  not  speak 
English,  which  was  a  handicap  to  him  in  his  business  career,  but  with  resolute  spirit  he 
set  to  work  to  acquire  a  knowledge  of  the  language  and  of  the  methods  of  the  people.  Me 
made  Ins  way  direct  to  Deadwood.  where  he  was  first  employed  in  a  sawmill  for  about  two 
month-.  He  then  removed  to  Sturgis,  where  he  secured  a  situation  in  what  was  known  as 
the  Charles  Hotel,  which  then  stood  upon  the  present  site  ,.t  the  Fruth  Hotel.  He  spent 
a  few  months  there,  alter  which  he  learned  the  carpenter's  trade  with  William  (hams  of 
Sturgis  and  continued  in  that   line  of  business  until   1899.     lie  afterward   went   to   Klondike, 

where  I ngaged  in  mining  gold  until  1902,  when  he  returned  to  Sturgis  and   purchased  an 

interest  in  a  saloon,  engaging  in  that  business  until  February.  1908.  lie  then  sohl  out  and 
purchased  the  Charles  Hotel,  which  at  that  time  contained  but  eleven  rooms.  He  began 
improving   and   adding    to   the    hostelry    until    lie    now    has   a    large    hotel    containing    fifty-two 

rooms   tor  transients   besides  his  own  commodious  and  ifortable  quarters,      lie  has   made 

this  a  most  popular  hostelry  and  it  i-  liberally  patronized.  He  also  own-  two  other  build- 
ings, one  containing  six  rooms  and  the  other  eight.  He  also  erected  what  is  known  as  the 
Hotel  Barn  in  1910  and  conducts  a  livery  business  in  connection  with  the  hotel.  He  like- 
wi-e  opeiates  a   bus  line  and  hearse  and   he   is  an  extensive  owner  of  Sturgis   property. 

(in  the  30th  of  October,  ls:i4.  Mr.  Fruth  was  married  to  Mis-  Anna  Keffeler,  who  was 
born  in  Carroll  county.  Iowa,  a  daughter  of  John  1'.  and  Catherine  (Promenschenkel)  Kei 
feler,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  the  province  of  Luxemburg.  Germany.  The  father 
was  a  farmer  by  occupation  ami  in  early  life  came  to  the  ncn  world,  living  in  Iowa  for  a 
number  of  yea.-,  alter  which  he  removed  with  his  family  to  Minnesota  and  in  the  year  1878 
arrived  in  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Bear  Butte  valley,  where  he  engaged  in  farming  and 
stock-raising,   becoming   one  of  the   pioneers   In   the   development  of  that   district.     Both   he 


556  HISTORY  <  >F  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

and  his  wife  there  passed  away.  Mrs.  Fruth  was  the  fifth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of 
seven  children  and  was  but  a  little  maiden  when  brought  by  her  parents  to  South  Dakota. 
To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fruth  have  been  born  four  children:  Marie  Dorothy  Catherine,  who  is  a 
graduate  of  the  Rapid  City  Business  College;  Alice  Frances  Gertrude;  Gladys  Louise;  and 
Esther  Agnes. 

Mr.  Fruth  belongs  to  the  Lutheran  church  while  Mrs.  Fruth  and  the  children  are  mem- 
bers "I  the  Catholic  church.  In  politics  he  is  a  democrat  with  independent  tendencies  and 
for  three  terms  he  served  as  a  member  of  the  city  council  of  Sturgis,  exercising  his  official 
prerogatives  in  support  of  various  plans  and  measures  to  improve  municipal  conditions  and 
advance  the  welfare  of  the  town. 


JOE  KIEBY. 


Joe    Kirby,   for   twenty-eight    years  a    practitioner  at    the   bar  of   Sioux    Falls,   has   in   the 

ardi s  and  difficult   profession   of  the  law    made  for  himself  a  creditable   name  and  place 

lie  was  horn  al  Lawler,  Iowa,  on  the  5th  of  October,  L863,  a  son  of  Patrick  and  Mary  (Ryan) 
Kirby,  both  of  whom  were  natives  ol  Ireland.  The  lather,  who  was  horn  in  County 
Limerick,  came  to  the  United  States  in  1848  and  settled  in  Iowa.  The  lady  whom  he  made 
his  wife  was  horn  in  County  Limerick  and  they  were  married  in  Connecticut,  removing 
thence  to  Lawler,  Iowa,  in  ISali.  The  lather  farmed  throughout  his  active  life  and  thus 
provided  for  the  support  of  his  family.  He  died  in  1897,  and  his  wife,  surviving  for  sixteen 
j  i'ii  i  3,    passed   away    in    I'J  13. 

At  the  usual  age  Joe  Kirby  entered  the  public  schools,  wherein  he  continued  his  studies 
through  consecutive  grade-  until  he  reached  the  age  of  seventeen  years.  The  succeeding 
ii\e  years  were  devoted  to  farm  work  upon  a  tract  of  land  belonging  to  his  father,  and 
in  the  winter  months  he  engaged  in  teaching,  lie  then  entered  upon  the  study  of  law,  and 
in  Ism;  located  in  Sioux  halls,  where  he  has  since  remained,  devoting  his  attention  to  his 
professional  duties.  He  is  careful  and  painstaking  in  the  preparation  of  his  cases,  earnest 
and  thorough  in  every  phase  of  the  work,  and  presents  his  case  with  a  strength  in  argument 
thai  lias  won  for  him  many  favorable  verdicts.  He  is  seldom,  if  ever,  at  fault  in  the  appli- 
cation of  a  legal  principle  or  in  citing  a  precedent  and  his  contemporaries  at  the  bar  recog- 
nize his  ability  and  accord  him  high  respect  for  his  close  conformity  to  a  high  standard 
of   professional   ethics. 

In  Waucoma,  Iowa.  Mr.  Kirby  was  united  in  marriage  to  .Miss  Ella  McMahon,  and 
their  children   are    Patrick   ]■'..  doe  II.,  Tom   II. ,   Dan    M.  and   Alice.      The   religious   faith   of   the 

i ily   is   thai    of   the  Catholic  church,  and   the  political   Support  of    Mr.   Kirby   is   given   to 

the  de cratic  party.     Me  has  never  been  a  politician  in  the  sense  of  office  seeking,  however, 

preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  professional  interests  and  business  invest- 
ments,  for   aside    from   the   praei of   law    he   is   well   known   as  the   vice  president    of   the 

South  Dakota  Central  Railway,  a  director  of  the  state  Bank  &  Trust  Company  ami  secre- 
tary   "i    Die   Western  Surely  Company.     A    man  of  determined   purpose,   he  carries   forward 

i"      i ess ful    completion    whatever    he    undertakes,    and    his    well    managed    and    intelligently 

guided  business  interests  and  professional  activity  have  brought  to  him  a  substantial 
fortune. 


GEORGE    E.   JENSEN. 


fieoigi  I  Jensen,  a  farmer  oi  Clay  county,  was  horn  in  Wisconsin  on  the  7th  of 
January,  1882,  r  son  of  Andrew  and  Bertha  (Johnson)  Bjornson.  The  father  was  killed  by 
a  kick  from  :i  horse  when  his  son  was  but  two  years  of  age,  and  the  mother  subsequently 
married  I  rick  Jensen.  As  he  grew  up  our  subject  was  known  as  one  of  the  Jensen  hoys 
:ii  cliool  and  elsewhere,  and  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota  in  L900  the  name  of  Jensen 
followed  uii  so  thai  he  finally  derided  to  adopt  the  name  and  is  therefore  known  as 
1 -•     I       iin  en 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  557 

He  was  reared  upon  his  father's  farm  and  attended  school  until  he  was  fourteen  years 
of  age.  He  then  devoted  his  entire  attention  to  assisting  in  the  farm  work  until  he  was 
seventeen  years  old,  at  which  time  he  entered  the  employ  of  others.  He  worked  on  farms 
:i  pari  oi  the  time  and  also  in  the  lumber  camps.  Alter  his  removal  to  this  state  he  pur- 
chased one  hundred  and  twenty  acres  oi  land  in  Clay  county  and  his  father-in-law  gave  a 
one  hundred  and  sixty  acre  tract  to  him  and  his  wife,  making  a  total  of  two  hundred  and 
eighty  acres.  Mr.  Jensen  does  general  farming  and  raises  high  grade  Durham  cattle  lor 
the  market  and  also  specializes  in  Poland  China  hogs.  He  is  progressive,  energetic  and 
forehanded  in  his  farm  work  and  as  he  watches  the  market  carefully,  receives  good  prices 
for  his  grain  and  stack.  He  was  one  of  the  organizers  and  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers 
Elevator  of  Vermillion  and  also  in  the  elevator  at  Wakonda. 

Mr.  Jensen  was  married  on  the  11th  of  December,  1901,  to  Miss  Ida  Knutson,  a  native 
of  this  state  and  a  daughter  of  Fred  and  Anna  (Johnson)  Knutson,  both  of  whom  were 
born  in  Norway.  The  father  emigrated  to  this  country  when  he  was  eighteen  years  of  age 
and  the  mother  came  in  young  womanhood.  Mr.  Knutson  is  a  pioneer  tanner  of  the  state 
and  is  still  living  in  Clay  county,  but  his  wife  passed  away  on  the  21st  of  June.  1913.  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Jensen  have  two  children:  Freyola,  who  was  bom  June  13,  1905;  and  Hazel, 
born   September   :;.    1907. 

Mr.  Jensen  is  a  republican  and  is  chairman  of  the  township  board,  of  which  he  lias 
been  a  member  for  six  years.  He  has  taken  a  great  interest  in  educational  affairs  and  is 
now  clerk  of  the  school  board,  but  is  not  an  office  seeker  in  the  usually  accepted  sense 
of  the  term.  He  is  treasurer  of  the  Lutheran  church,  of  which  he  is  a  devout  member, 
and  his  fraternal  connections  are  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  His  life  of  well 
directed  industry  and  strict  integrity  has  gained  him  a  high  place  in  the  estimation  of  his 
fellow   citizens  and   he  has  many  warm  personal  friends. 


CAPTAIN  JAMES   P.   DAVIS. 

Captain  James  P.  Davis,  whose  life  has  been  one  of  intense  and  well  directed  activity 
crowned  by  a  period  of  well  earned  rest,  has  now  passed  the  eighty-second  milestone  on 
life's  journey,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Centei  county,  Pennsylvania.  December  23,  1S32. 
His  boyhood  and  youth  were  spent  in  the  east,  but  in  1855  lie  went  to  California,  where 
he  remained  until  1859.  In  that  year  he  removed  to  Freeport,  Illinois,  where  he  resided 
until  after  the  close  of  the  war,  when  he  took  up  his  abode  in  Shelbyville,  that  state.  He 
was  a  student  of  the  sijjns  of  the  times  prior  to  the  outbreak  of  hostilities,  had  noted  the 
threatening  attitude  of  the  south  and  had  resolved  to  strike  a  blow  in  defense  of  the  Union 
if  tin'  southern  states  attempted  to  secede.  Accordingly  in  April,  1861,  almost  as  soon  as 
the  first  gun  was  fired  at  Fort  Sumter,  he  offered  his  services  to  the  government,  enlisting 
in  the  Eleventh  Illinois  Infantry  for  three  months.  Within  that  time  it  was  seen  that  the 
war  was  to  1m-  no  mere  holiday  affair  and  on  the  expiration  of  his  first  term  he  reenlisted 
for  three  years,  joining  the  Twenty-sixth  Illinois  Regiment.  He  served  under  the  com- 
mand of  Generals  Sherman  and  Rosecrans,  and  participated  in  the  battles  of  Island  No.  10, 
Corinth.  Inka  and  Missionary  Ridge.  At  the  last  named  In'  was  wounded  and  was  taken  to 
the  hospital,  but  after  spending  a  time  there  he  was  granted  a  furlough  and  returned  home. 
Later  he  rejoined  his  regiment  and  afterward  reenlisted,  serving  until  April  5.  1SG4.  He 
participated  in  a  number  of  hotly  contested  engagements  and  proved  his  loyalty  and  fidelity 
upon   many   a    southern  battlefield. 

After  the  close  of  the  war  Captain  Davis  returned  to  Illinois  and  engaged  in  buying 
grain  and  stock  in  addition  to  conducting  a  milling  business  in  Shelby  county  for  about 
twenty  years.  In  Iss::  he  removed  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Peadle  county,  and  after 
looking  about  him  for  a  favorable  location,  he  Bled  on  a  quarter  section  of  land  in  Milford 
township,  northeasi  of  Union.  He  afterward  bought  more  land  until  he  owned  a  section. 
Tin,  property  hi'  improved  ami  cultivated  for  twenty  years,  during  which  period  prosperity 
attended  his  efforts.  He  engaged  in  raising  cattle,  horses  and  hogs  for  the  market  and 
this  in  addition  to  the  cultivation  of  his  crops  brought  him  a  measure  of  success  which 
was  gratifying.     He  became  one  of  the  substantial  agriculturists  of  his  community  and  then 


HIST(  >RY  (  IF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

with   a    well   earned   competence    he    retired    i i   active    life   and   re red    to    Huron.      For 

ii'  years  thereafter  the  rental  from  his  farm  continued  to  give  him  a  good  income,  but 
about    foui    years  ago  he  sold  i  he  property. 

i  in  June  21,  L864,  Mi.  Davis  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Caroline  Johnson,  of  Free- 
port,  Illinois,  and  they  became  the  parents  of  l i \ < ■  children:  William  Sherman,  who  is  con- 
nected with  a  bank  .it  Huron;  Nellie,  who  died  in  L886;  James  I...  living  in  Chicago,  who 
handles  commercial  paper;  Fanny  M.,  and  Frank  M.,  twins,  the  former  :i  successful  teaehei 
hi    Huron,  and   the   latter  conducting  an  elevator   at    Huron. 

During  the  period  oi  his  residence  in  South  Dakota  Captain  Davis  has  been  called  upon 
tn  iill  a  numbei  oi  public  positions  of  honor  and  trust.  For  four  years,  or  from  L887  until 
1891,  he  was  count}  treasurer  of  Beadle  county,  and  he  was  also  school  treasurer  in  his 
district  for  some  wins.  He  has  held  many  of  the  township  offices  and  at  : •  1 1  times  has 
given  liis  allegiance  to  every  cause  which  he  deems  of  worth  to  the  community.  He  votes 
with  the  republican  party  and  is  well  informed  concerning  the  questions  and  issues  oi  the 
day.  His  fraternal  relations  are  with  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic  and  with  the 
Benevolent  and  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  For  si\  years  he  served  on  the  board  of  charities 
and  collections  oi  the  state,  he  was  elected  to  the  legislature  and  served  two  years,  and 
he  i-  interested  in  all  that  tends  to  bring  about  progress  and  to  promote  substantial  develop- 
ment.    Hi'  belongs  to  the   Presbyterian  church,  in   which   he  lias  been  mi  elder  many  years, 

ami  Ins  life  has  ever  been  actuated  by  high  ami  Ii irable  principles,  so  that  he  stands  as 

a  man  among  nun.  respected  ami  honored  wherever  known  and  most  of  all  where  he  is 
best    known. 


HON.  JAMES  HALLEY. 


linn.  James  Halley  is  the  president  oi  the  First  National  Bank  of  Rapid  City  and  has 
hit  tin'  impress  "i  lis  individuality  lor  good  upon  the  financial  history  of  his  state.  He 
was  born  in  Stirling,  Perthshire,  Scotland,  January  7,  1854,  ami  when  but  two  years  of 
age  »as  brought  by  his  parents  to  the  I  nited  States,  settling  in  Washington,  D.  ('..  where 
he  lived  to  (lir  age  oi  sixteen  years,  pursuing  his  education  in  the  meantime  in  the  public 
schools,  ilr  afterward  learned  telegraphy  ami  was  employed  in  various  places  in  the  south 
t < » r  ;i  year,  after  which  he  returned  to  Washington  ami  after  a  brief  period  removed  west 
to  Cheyenne,  Wyoming,  there  becoming  chief  operator  for  the  Western  Union  Telegraph 
i  ompany.  He  remained  at  that  place  lor  three  years  ami  then  went  to  the  Pacific  coast, 
afterward  returning  to  Omaha,  where  lie  spent  a  few  months.  Once  more  lie  went  to  Chey- 
enne ami  in   1876  he  opened  a  series  of  offices  between  thai    place  ami  the  Black   Hills  for  a 

company  c posed  of  Cheyenne  ami   Deadw I  capitalists,     lie  arrived   in  Custer  in  August 

ami  at    Deadwood   late  that    year.     He  continued   in  tl mploy  of  Hie  company  until   1879, 

•.'.lieu  he  entered  banking  circles  through  appointment  to  the  position  of  teller  in  the  First 
National  Bank  of  Deadwood.  The  following  year,  issii,  in  connection  with  Mr.  Lake  of 
Deadwood  ami  Mr.  Patterson  of  Rapid  city,  he  organized  the  banking  house  of  Lake,  Halley 
&  Patterson  at  Rapid  lily  ami  was  largely  responsible  for  the  management  of  thai  institu- 
tion  until   September    I.    1884,  when   it   was  merged    into  the   First    National    Bank   of   Rapid 

of  which  he  became  the  cashier.    On  the  13th  of  Jai y.  1898,  he  was  elevated  to  the 

presidency  ami  has  since  remained  at  flu  head  of  the  institution,  bending  his  efforts  to 
administrative  direction  ami  executive  control,  lie  has  closely  studied  progressive  methods 
oi  banking  and   he  is  also   identified   with   the   Bank   of   Hot    Springs  as   its   president   and  is 

dent  "i  the  Keystone  Bank  of  Keystone.  South  Dakota,  and  treasurer  of  the  Rapid 
i      i      Slillinp   Company. 

While  his  business  connections  are  extensive  and  important,  he  has  never  been  neg- 
I   ni    the   oilier   duties   and   obligations  of   life.     In   politics  a    republican,  he   has   been 

active!      fed    in   both    territorial    and   Btate   politics  and   has   done   not    a    little   toward 

sha] the  policj  and  guiding  the  destiny  of  his  party.     IK   served  for  one  term  in  the  upper 

"|    ih'   territorial    legislature,  which   was  the   last    before  the  divisii I   the  territory 

into  tin  two  i  mi  ol  North  and  South  Dakota,  lie  served  for  two  terms  as  mayor  of  Rapid 
City   ami    was   chosen   as   a    delegate   to  the   republican    nati il   convention   at    Minneapolis 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  561 

in  1892  and  to  the  one  in  Philadelphia  in  1900.  l-'ur  years  he  acted  as  Btate  central  com- 
mitteeman and  was  also  chairman  of  the  county  committee.  Outside  of  his  banking  inter- 
ests and  his  public  activities  he  is  known  as  the  owner  of  large  landed  holdings  and  is  one 
oi    the   principal  owners  of  the   Box   Klder  ranch. 

iin  the  L3th  oi  September,  ls7s.  at  Cheyenne,  Wyoming.  Mr.  Halley  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  .\li"  Lottie  Smith,  a  daughter  of  S.  L.  Smith  of  Cheyenne.  Their  wedding  journey 
was  made  by  stage  from  Cheyenne  to  Deadwood.  Their  children  are  nine  in  number,  as 
follows:  Albert.  Helen,  dames.  Francis,  Lottie,  Sarah.  Samuel  Russell,  Walter  and  Donald, 
and  all   have  a   college  education. 

Mr.  Ealley  belongs  to  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  is  also  identified 
with  i  .ate  City  Lodge,  No.  8,  K.  1'.  A  hunting  trip,  a  fishing  excursion  or  a  tour  in  his 
automobile  constitute  hi-  chief  sources  of  recreation.  He  possesses  a  genial,  social  nature 
which  has  won  him  personal  popularity  and  it  uas  been  well  said  of  hirn  that  he  is  never 
too   busy   to   be   cordial  nor  too  cordial   to   be   busy. 


FREDERN  K   BURGI. 

Prominent  among  the  active,  energetic  and  enterprising  business  men  of  Yankton  is 
numbered  Frederick  Burgi,  who  is  engaged  in  the  lumber  trade.  From  a  humble  position 
in  the  business  world  lie  has  steadily  worked  his  way  upward  ami  his  record  is  tangible 
proof  of  what  may  be  accomplished  when  determination  and  ambition  point  out  the  way. 

Mr.  Burgi  was  born  in  Monroe,  Wisconsin,  January  19,  1S55.  His  father.  Christian 
Burgi,  was  a  native  of  Switzerland  anil  came  to  America  in  1852,  settling  first  in  Buffalo, 
Xcu  York,  where  he  remained  for  a  year  or  more.  He  was  there  during  the  cholera  epidemic 
and  being  a  millwright  by  trade  and  possessing  mechanical  skill,  assisted  in  making  coffins 
for  the  victims  of  that  dread  disease.  He  afterward  followed  the  trade  of  a  millwright 
and  carpenter,  removing  to  Wisconsin  in  1S54  and  there  continuing  in  that  business  until 
In-  death,  which  occurred  in  October,  1872.  At  the  tunc  pf  the  Civil  war  he  enlisted 
fur  service  in  the  Union  army,  joining  the  Twenty-first  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry, 
with  which  he  remained  for  three  and  one-half  years.  He' was  with  Sherman  on  the  cele- 
brated march  to  the  sea  and  participated  in  many  notable  campaigns  and  engagements  of 
the  war.  He  was  also  a  veteran  of  the  Swiss  army  and  saw  active  military  duly  before 
coming  t"  America.  His  death  resulted  from  exposure  in  the  Civil  war  and  he  passed  away 
at  tic  comparatively  early  age  of  forty-eight  years.  His  wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name 
of  Anna  Barbara  Hess,  was  also  a  native  of  Switzerland,  and  passed  away  in  May,  1893. 
She  was  twice  married,  for  following  the  death  of  Christian  Burgi  she  became  the  wife  of  a 
Mr.    Sauk. 

Frederick   Burgi   is  a  twin  brother  of   Ferdinand   Burgi,  who  was  a  resident  of  M 

Wisconsin,   where   he   died   in   1912.      In   the   public   bc! Is   of   that   city   Mr.   Burgi   of   this 

review  pursued  his  education  and  then  began  working  at  the  painter's  trade,  but  not  finding 
it  congenial  he  abandoned  it.  He  was  quite  young  when  he  started  out  to  cam  his  own 
living.  After  the  I  hicago  fire  of  1871  his  father,  attracted  by  the  opportunities  offered  by 
the  rebuilding  oi  the  city,  went  there  and  soon  afterward  hi-  son  joined  him.  There 
Frederick  Burgi  remained  until  March.  1874.  and  subsequently  drifted  around  from  place 
t,,  place  in  Wisconsin.  He  was  also  in  St.  Louis,  Missouri,  in  Arkansas  and  in  Dubuque, 
Iowa,  but  finally  arrived  at   Yankton,  South   Dakota,  on  the  22d  of  November,  1875. 

Almost  forty  years  have  -nice  com,,  and  gone  and  throughout  this  period  Mr.  Burgi 
has  been  identified  with  the  upbuilding  and  improvement  of  tin'  northwest.  He  began 
following  his  trade,  working  in  various  positions  and  agencies.  He  also  aided  in  the  build- 
ing of  churches,  schoolhouses  and  other  public  buildings,  and  in  this  way  saw  a  great  deal 
of  the  early  frontier  life  of  the  state.  He  continuously  followed  carpentering  until  L890. 
but  in  tl..'  meantime,  in  1888,  he  removed  to  Seattle,  Washington,  where  he  remained  lor  a 
period  of  six  months  working  at  his  trade.  In  1890  he  embarked  in  the  lumber  business 
on  hi-  own  account  and  at  the  same  time  continued  m  contracting.  He  met  with  opposition 
of  the  hardest  kind  from  the  yards  already  established  and.  moreover,  he  had  the  handi- 
cap   of    limited    capital    and    hi-    knowledge    of    the    business    was    not    very    comprehensive. 


562  HISTl  )RY  OF  SOUTH   DAK(  >TA 

lh~  attempt   to  gain  a  start   was  t   discouraging,  but  he  was  young,  active,  hopeful  aud 

inii^t  industrious.  Moreover,  he  had  a  thoroughly  likable  personality,  and  in  time  he 
gained  a  foothold.  He  was  listed  as  a  contractor  and  builder  and  this  barred  him  as  a 
jobber  in  lumber,  lint  bis  persistency  of  purpose  in  the  lace  of  all  kinds  of  opposition 
everituallj  won  it-  reward.  Success  finally  came  to  him  and  be  is  now  well  established 
in  the  lumber  trade,  enjoying  a  liberal  share  of  the  public  patronage  afforded  by  Yankton 
and  the  surrounding  country.  During  the  period  when  he  was  striving  for  recognition  as  a 
lumber  dealer  lie  erected  a  number  of  store  buildings  and  many  resiliences,  but  during  the 
past  ten  years  he  lias  done  no  work  as  a  contractor,  devoting  his  entire  attention  to  the 
lumber  business,  lie  bandies  building  material  of  all  kinds,  builders'  supplies,  builders'  hard- 
ware, paints  and  oils  and  devotes  bis  time  and  attention  strictly  to  the  business,  which 
under  bis  careful  guidance  has  grown  to  gratifying  and  substantial  proportions. 

In  L880  Mr.  Burgi  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Leora  J.  Ryan,  a  native  of  Indiana, 
ami  to  them  lour  children  wen-  born:  Frederick,  who  was  drowned  in  the  Missouri  river  in 
January,  1891;  Martha,  now  the  wife  of  Robert  li.  Watson,  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa;  William, 
who  is  associated  with  bis  father  in  business;  and  Florence,  who  is  engaged  in  teaching 
school.  The  wife  and  mother  passed  away  in  1890,  and  in  February,  191)4.  Mr.  Burgi 
married  <  lara  Catherine  (Lauterborn)  Whiteman,  who  by  her  former  marriage  had  a 
daughter,  Dorothy  Whiteman.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Burgi  make  their  home  in  Yankton,  where  they 
have  an  attractive  residence  that  is  the  abode  ol  warm-hearted  hospitality.  In  addition  Mr. 
Burgi  owns  a  splendid  farm  three  miles  from  Yankton,  on  which  he  raises  Rhode  Island 
Reds  ami  Silver-Laced  Wyandotte  chickens.  He  keeps  only  pure  bred  poultry  and  lias 
gained  fame  as  a  breeder  of  poultry,  having  won  many  prizes  at  various  shows,  lie  con- 
siders  this    his    ino-t    interesting   diversion    from    his    business    interests. 

Politically  Mr.  Burgi  is  a  democrat  and  is  intelligently  interested  in  the  questions  and 
issues  of  the  day.  For  ten  years  he  served  as  a  member  of  the  city  council  and  exercised 
his  official  prerogatives  in  support  of  many  measures  and  movements  that  have  constituted 
in   important  element   in   the  upbuilding  of  Yankton.     For   four  years  he  was  a   member  of 

the   scl 1    board   and    has    always   I n    a    stalwart   champion   of   the   cause   of    education.      He 

belongs  to  the   Elks   Lodge.   No.  994,  is  i of  its  trustees  and  built  the  clubhouse  for  this 

lodge  at    Yankton.     He  is  also  affiliated   with  the   Knights  of   Pythias  and  in  every  relation 

ol    life   he    has   won    and   commands   the   respect,  g Iwill   and   confidence   of    those   with   whom 

be  has  been  brought  in  contact.  In  analyzing  bis  career  it  will  be  seen  that  persistency 
of  purpose  is  one  ol  the  chief  features  of  his  growing  success.  With  an  ambition  to  satisfy 
he  has  worked  earnestly  and  untiringly,  lias  proven  his  worth,  and  the  public  lias  acknowl- 
edged bis  ability  in  giving  to  him  the  libera]  patronage  which  is  now  accorded  him.  He 
max  truly  be  called  a  self-made  man  and  one  whose  position  in  commercial  circles  of  Yankton 
i-  indeed  enviable. 


HON.   .IAMKS    II     Mci  i>\ 


The  judicial  history  of  South  Dakota  bears  upon  its  records  a  name  that  stands  for 
high    profess al    honor    and    integrity    in    that    of    James    II.     McCoy,    who    since    the    1st    of 

\inil.  1009,  has  been  .judge  of  the  supreme  court  for  the  tilth  district.  lie  was  born  in 
!  i.-.  .it  hi.  Illinois,  m  1855.  He  was  one  of  a  family  of  six  children  whose  parents  were 
B.  I.  and  Minerva  (Helm)  McCoy,  the  former  a  farmer  by  occupation  and  a  native  of 
Greenbrier  county.   West    Virginia,   while   the   latter   was  a    native  of    Baltimore,    Maryland. 

Vftei    :n ■■  1 1 1 1 1  in-   a    high-school   education    in    his   native   city   Ja s   II.    McCoy   attended    the 

Illinois    Wesleyan    I'nivcrsity,    from    which    he    was    graduated    with    the    Bachelor    oi     \it- 

>   rrei         nli    the    class    of    1880.      Soon    afterward    he    was    admitted    to    tin'    bar.    hut    did    not 

..1    once   cni.T   hi active   practice,    for   he   was   appointed   special    examiner    in   the    United 

>iaies  pension  service  with  headquarters  at  Louisville,  Kentucky,  where  he  remained  until 
In  thai  veai  Judge  McCoy  left  Kentucky  and  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in 
Britton,  Mai  lull  county,  where  he  entered  upon  the  practice  of  law.  There  bis  clientage 
constantly  increased  until  1893,  when  he  sought  a  broader  field  of  labor  in  Webster,  where 
I,.-   practiced  successful!}    until    1900,  when   he  located   in   Aberdeen,     from  the  outset  of  his 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  563 

professional  career  he  was  noted  for  the  care  and  thoroughness  with  which  he  prepared  his 
cases  ms  well  as   for  the  logic  which  marked  their  presentation. 

In  November,  1901,  he  was  elected  to  the  circuit  bench  of  the  fifth  district,  and  on 
the  1st  of  April,  1909,  was  appointed  judge  of  the  supreme  court  for  the  fifth  district. 
In  tlir  general  election  of  November.  1910,  he  was  elected  to  succeed  himself  as  a  member 
of  the  supreme  court,  in  which  position  he  lias  since  served  with  honor  and  credit.  He 
was  also  at  one  time  county  judge  of  Marshall  county.  His  record  upon  the  bench  has 
been  characterized  by  the  qualities  which  distinguished  him  as  a  man  and  citizen — a 
marked  devotion  to  duty  combined  with  a  masterly  grasp  of  every  problem  presented  for 
solution.  In  addition  to  his  judicial  service  he  was  at  one  time  county  auditor  for  two 
years.     Politically  .lodge  .McCoy  is  a  republican. 

Judge  McCoy  was  married  in  Decatur,  Illinois,  in  1883.  to  Miss  Hannah  Heath,  and 
they  became  tin-  parents  of  two  children,  Lelah  and  Carroll.  The  family  attend  the  Pres- 
byteriari  church,  in  which  Judge  Met  oy  and  his  wife  hold  membership.  He  belongs  to  the 
Phi  Delta  Phi,  and  is  a  member  of  Coteau  Lodge,  Xo.  50,  A.  P.  &  A.  M.,  of  Webster;  Aberdeen 
Chapter.  No.  14.  R.  A.  M.,  of  Aberdeen;  Damascus  Commandery,  No.  10,  K.  T.  of  Aber- 
deen ami  the  Knights  of  Pythias  fraternity,  lie  is  spoken  of  as  "a  line  man,  well  liked  by 
all  his  associates."  His  recognition  of  opportunity  and  duty  has  found  response  in  a  ready 
activitv  thai  meets  every  requirement  placed  upon  him  ami  his  course  has  been  a  credit 
ami  honor  to  the  district  that  has  honored  him. 


WILLIAM   H.   TUPPER. 


William  II.  Tapper  was  a  well  known  citizen  of  Bon  Homme  county,  and  in  his  death 
the  community  lost  a  valued  citizen,  who  from  early  days  had  been  connected  with  the 
agricultural  development  of  that  region.  He  had  arrived  in  Dakota  on  the  1st  of  April. 
1883.  being  at  that  time  a  young  man  of  twenty-seven  years.  He  was  born  in  Kane  county, 
Illinois,    near    Aurora,   on   the   7th    of   August,   1855,   and   was   a   son    of    William   Henry   and 

Kathciine     (Edm Isi     '['upper,    who    were    natives    of    Canada.      His    youthful    days    were 

spent  under  the  parental  roof,  his  education  being  acquired  in  the  public  schools,  while  the 
periods  of  vacation  were  devoted  to  farm  work.  He  early  became  familiar  with  the  best 
methods  of  tilling  the  soil  and  caring  for  the  crops  on  an  Illinois  farm,  and  he  assisted 
his   lather  up  to  the  time  of  his  marriage. 

It  was  on  the  12th  of  October,  1882,  that  Mr.  Tupper  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss 
Louisa  C  Stover,  who  was  born  in  (enter  county,  Pennsylvania,  March  10,  1850.  a  daughter 
oi  George  and  Elizabeth  (Thomas)  Stover,  who  were  likewise  natives  of  the  Keystone  stale. 
Her  great-grandfather  with  two  brothers  blazed  their  way  through  the  forests  of  the  oast 
ami   were  the   first  settlers  of  Center  county,  Pennsylvania.     In   1879  Louisa   Stover   went   to 

Kane  county,   Illinois,   to   join   two   sisters   who   ha.l    pi. Id   her,   and  later  her  parents   also 

became  residents  of  Illinois. 

In  the  spring  following  their  marriage  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Tupper  removed  to  the  northwest. 
settling  on  a  homestead  near  Plankinton.  Hardships  and  privations  awaited  them,  but 
with  resolute  spirit  and  unfaltering  courage  they  endured  hardships  and  trials  and  in  time 
their   perseverance   won   them  success.     They  saved   but  one  crop  during  the  first  six  seasons 

and  on  occasion  a  prairie  fire  destroyed  their  haystacks,  hut   although  these  were  near 

the  ham  the  building  was  saved.  Finally  hail  on  the  3d  and  4th  of  duly  ruined  the  fine  crop 
ami  thus  disaster  stare, 1  them  in  the  face  until  they  took  their  belongings  in  wagons  and 
made  their  way  southward  to  Hon  Homme  conty.  settling  in  Running  Water  precinct, 
where  Mr.  Tupper  purchased  a  homestead  ami  timbei  claim  which  had  previously  been 
entered  from  the  government.  He  thus  became  the  owner  oi  a  fine  farm  of  three  hundred 
and  twenty  acres,  in  addition  to  which  Mrs.  Tupper  owns  another  farm  of  one  hundred 
and  sixty  a,,,s  near  Wagner.  At  a  later  date  the  Plankinton  farm  was  sold.  Aftei  a 
few  years,  in  which  they  met  many  hardships  and  privations,  good  crops  proved  the  coun- 
try   to   be    habitable   ami    from    that    time    forward    prosperity    attended    their   efforts.      In    the 

early  days  the  wind-swept   prairies  were  the  scei I    many  a  blizzard  varying  in  intensity. 

In    February,    1887,   there    was   a    storm    that    almost    equalled    that    of   January.    18SS.     Mr. 


564  HISTi  iRY  (  iF  S<  >l "I'll  DAK<  >TA 

Tupper,  who   was   in  town   ivhen   the   storm   broke,   started  home,   but   the   intensity   oi    the 

blizzard    forced     to    seel;    shelter   along    the   way.     He   was   all ul    in    the    storm    oi 

Januarj  L2,  L888,  and  he  stopped  once  more  .-it  the  Bame  house  where  he  had  found  refuge 
eleven  months  before.  He  found  this  only  by  ehance  in  the  blinding  storm,  for  it  was 
impossible  to  see  a   few    feei   ahead.     Water  was  scarce  in  Plankinton  and  the  wells  being 

shallow  often  went   drj    so  that   in  winter  be  frequently   lted  snow   in  order  to  water  the 

stock.  Thus  in  earlj  times  he  endured  many  hardships  and  privations  but  prosperity  came 
at   last. 

A  few  months  after  the  arrival  of  Mr,  and  Mrs.  Tupper  in  Dakota  her  parents  came 
tn  the  territory,  reaching  thru  destintaion  in  September,  1883.  They,  too,  secured  a  farm 
but  this  was  sold  after  their  deaths.  During  the  early  years  in  the  settlement  of  the 
county  Mr.  Stover  burned  hay  and  one  winter  burned  corn,  which  was  very  cheap,  ten 
dollars  worth  of  coin  giving  out   more  heat  than  could  be  obtained  from   its   value   in  coal. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Tupper  were  born  eight  children,  six  of  whom  survive.  George,  who 
lives  on  the  home  farm  in  Running  Water  precinct,  married  Katie  Dykstra,  a  Hollander. 
Frank,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  Springfield  Normal  School  and  lives  in  Wagner,  married 
Ella  Young.  Ray,  who  is  engaged  in  farming  at  Wagner,  married  Lora  Shrawl.  Bert  is 
assisting  his  brother  Ray.  Mahle  is  a  graduate  of  the  Springfield  Normal  School  and  now 
teaches  in  the  Platte  school.  Grace  attended  the  Springfield  Normal  School  as  a  mem- 
ber  of    the   class   of    1015. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Tupper  was  a  stalwart  republican  and  kept  well  informed 
on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day,  but  did  not  seek  nor  desire  office.  He  held  member- 
ship in  the  Methodist  church  and  in  that  faith  passed  away  July  12,  1897.  His  life  was 
guided  by  Christian  teachings  and  he  was  an  honorable  and  upright  man  and  enjoyed  in  a 
liitrli   measure  the  confidence  and  goodwill  of  his  fellow  citizens. 


PATTISON  FRANCIS  McCLURE. 

Pattison  Francis  McClure,  banker,  financier  and  Dakota  pioneer,  occupying  the  presi- 
dency oi  the  Pierre  National  Hank,  has  been  an  influential  factor  in  the  development  and 
progress  oi  the  state  not  only  along  material  but  also  along  political  lines  and  in  other 
way-.  Progress  and  patriotism  might  well  be  termed  the  keystoi E  his  character.  Oppor- 
tunity has  ever  beckoned  him  on  and  his  activity  and  even-paced  energy  have  carried  him 
forward    into   important    relations. 

Born  in  Laurel,  Franklin  county.  Indiana.  August  8,  is.".;;.  Mr.  McClure  is  a  son  of 
i  aptain  James  R.  and  Hester  A.  (Pattison)  McClure.  'The  father  was  born  in  Trenton, 
Franklin  county,  Indiana,  duly  17,  1828,  and  attended  the  common  schools  to  the  age  of 
fifteen  years,  while  hit.  r  he  spent  three  years  as  a  student  in  .Miami  University.  During 
his  college  day-  he  ran  away  from  home  to  oll'er  his  services  to  the  government  in  the  Mexi- 
can war  and  enlisted  in  the  Fifth  Indiana  Regiment,  participating  in  the  campaign  from 
Win  (in/  to  the  citj  ol  Mexico  undet  General  Winfield  Scott.  Alter  being  mustered  out 
he  resumed  the  study  of  law  and  was  admitted  to  practice  in  1851.  lie  at  once  entered 
upon  the  active  work  oi  the  proles-ion  and  served  as  prosecuting  attorney  in  his  district 
in  Indiana,  tin  the  ii, tu  of  February,  L851,  lie  was  united  m  marriage  to  Miss  Hester  A. 
Pntti  ..a  and  alter  Hue.,  years'  residence  in  Indiana,  following  their  marriage,  they  went 
to  Kansas  in  November,  1854,  settling  at  Junction  city,  where  Captain  Met  lure  entered 
open    i  he    practice   of   law    and    played   a.  conspicuous   part    in   the   public   affairs  of  the   young 

state.     Ih    beci allied  with  those  who  wen-  working  so  strenuouslj   t ake  Kansas  a  free 

state.     A-  soon  as  courts  were  established  he  resumed  the  practice  of  his  profession  and  he 

becam i   the  original   incorporators  of  Junction  City.     As  one  of  the  territory';.   | ■  ,•■- 

I....I:   a    in. .si    active  and    helpful    interest    in    shaping   policies  and  on   numerous 

■  .  i -  was  called  to  positions  oi   public  1 1  usl ,  which  he  filled  most  capably  and  creditably, 

A;     Ih.-    in I     ||M.    (nil    war    In     again    tendered    his    aid    to    his    country    and    was    made 

captain   ol   (  ompany    B,  Second   Kansas   Regiment,  with   which   he  participated   in   the  battles 

oi    Wils I  .   l   it    ..the.   Due.   Springs  and   Shelbina,     In  the  last   battle  he  was  severely 

wo Id   l.\    .i      hum. n    shot    in   i li«-   loot.     After   recovering    he  again  entered   the  service  as 


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quartermaster  of  the  Eleventh  Kansas  Regiment,  but  his  wound  incapacitated  him  for  com- 
mand of  his  troops  in  the  field  and  he  was  mustered  out  with  his  regiment  in  18G5.  The 
injury  sustained  at  the  front  seemed  no  handicap  to  his  career,  Uowevei,  for  his  strong 
and  well  balanced  intellect  enabled  him  to  become  the  master  of  various  situations  and  to 
piove  a  directing  force  in  public  affairs.  His  name  is  prominently  connected  with  much 
of  the  history  of  the  early  development  of  Kansas.  He  was  registrar  of  the  United  States 
land  office  from  1867  until  186'J,  hut  the  greater  part  of  his  life  was  spent  in  the  practice 
of  law  and  his  conduct  was  ever  characterized  by  the  highest  qualities.  He  was  recognized 
as  a  most  able  advocate  and  counsel  and  bis  position  at  the  bar  was  an  enviable  oive. 
Politically  he  was  a   democrat  and  he  took  an   active   interest   in  many  concerns  of  public 

importance.    For  twenty-five  years  he  was  senior  warden  of  the  Episcopal  church  at  Junci 

City,  was  also  a  prominent  Knight  Templar  Mason,  a  member  of  the  Grand  Army  of  the 
Republic  and  a  charter  member  of  the  Kansas  Commandery  of  the  Loyal  Legion.  He  died 
duly  IT.  L903.     In  his  family  were  twelve  children,  seven  of  whom  grew  to  years  of  maturity. 

Pattison    F.    Mc<  bur.   wbo.se   name   introduces   this   record,   acquired    his   early  education 

in  the  public  scl Is  of  Junction  City,  followed  by  a  course  at  the  State  Agricultural  College 

at  Manhattan,  Kansas,  and  two  years'  study  in  Cornell  University  at  Ithaca,  New  York. 
Lpon  his  return  home  he  began  the  study  of  law  under  the  direction  of  his  father  but  before 
completing  his  law  course  he  went  to  Illinois  and,  following  a  natural  instinct  for  mechanics, 
began  working  to  perfect  a  self-binding  reaper  for  one  of  the  prominent  implement  manu- 
facturers "I  thai  state.  He  became  one  of  the  early  and  successful  workers  in  solving  the 
problems  which  have  revolutionized  the  manufacture  of  farm  machinery  and  other  mechanical 
appliance's.  In  1ST8  he  went  abroad  in  the  interest  of  the  American  harvesting  machine 
manufacturers,  traveling  throughout  Great  Britain,  France,  Belgium  ami  Spain.  In  1879-80 
lie  represented  an  Ohio  concern  in  Minnesota  and  in  the  fall  of  the  latter  year  came  to 
Dakota  territory,  settling  at  Picric,  where  he  entered  the  hardware  business  under  the  firm 
name  of  Gleckler  &  McClure.  That  enterprise  was  successfully  conducted  by  the  partners 
until  1889,  when  .Mr.  McClure  sold  bis  interest  and  became  one  of  the  organizers  of  the 
Pierre  National  Bank,  lie  was  elected  its  first  president  and  has  continuously  and  ably 
fdled  that  position  since,  while  to  bis  keen  business  ability  and  foresight  is  largely  due  the 
fact  that  the  bank  is  today  in  the  front  rank  of  the  state's  large  and  prosperous  financial 
irist  it  utions. 

Aside  from  the  prominence  which  Mr.  McClure  has  gained  ill  financial  circles,  he  has 
also  come  to  the  fiont  in  other  connections.  Upon  the  organization  of  Hughes  county  in 
[880  he  was  appointed  the  first  county  surveyor  and  in  1sn:>  was  elected  a  member  of  the 
board  of  countj  commissioners.  In  1885  popular  suffrage  put  him  in  the  office  of  maj  D 
of  Pierre  and  he  was  reelected  at  Hie  close  of  his  first  term.  From  iss;,  until  1SST  inclusive, 
be  served  as  a  member  uf  the  committee  which  was  sent  to  Washington  from  Dakota  territory 
1"  urge  iiie  opening  to  settlement  of  the  Sioux  Indian  reservation,  a  measure  that  was 
finally  adopted  and  bad  a  must  salutary  effect  in  attracting  large  numbers  of  settlers  to  the 

fertile  I Is  and  thus  planting  the  seeds  oi  civilization  in  that  district.     He  was  oi f  the 

organizers  and  leading  spirits  of  the  old  Pierre  Board  of  Trade,  the  chief  mission  of  which, 
in  addition  to  fostering  the  city's  general  growth  and  prosperity,  «as  the  carrying  forward 
the  spirited  contest  over  the  location  oi  the  new  state  capital,  a  contest  that  was 
ultimately  won  by  Pierre,  and  to  Mr.  McClure  much  credit  is  due  lor  this  achievement. 
Igain  in  L904,  when  the  removal  o)  the  capital  was  being  agitated,  In-  was  foremost  in  the 
lb1  t  f"i  iis  retention  ;it  Pierre,  and  tin-  present  magnificent  capitol  building  is  in  no  small 
way  a   token  of  the  effectiveness  oi   Ins  work. 

In    iss;  s    \ ] i .   Mel  lure  served  a-  commissioner  "i    immigrat for   Dakota  territory    by 

appointment  of  Governor  L.  K.  Church  and  bis  work  in  that  connection  was  characteristic 
of   the   enthusiasm    he    has   ever   displayed    regarding    the    future    possibilities   oi    the   state. 

work  was  productive  of  excellent  and  immediate  results,  an. I  who  can  measure  the 
extent    and    influence   of   his   labors'?     In    iss1.)   he    was   made   the   democratic   candidate    for 

- irnor  of  South  Dakota  after  the  admission  ol   the  state  to  the  Union  and  made  a  brilliant 

canvass,  but  .i-  the  stad  was  normallj  strongly  republican  he  was  unsuccessful.  In  1893 
he  was  appointed  South  Dakota's  commissioner  to  the  World's  Columbian  Exposition  at 
Chicago  ami  proved  not  onlj  a  most  dignified  representative  of  th.'  state  but  a  valuable' 
missionary    for   the  cause  of   its  development    ami   settlement.     During   lie  long   period  that 


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tlic   Dakotas  were  knocking  f<>i   admission  to  the  sisterhood  oi   states,  Mr.  McClure  was  one 
most  ardenl   workers  in  thai  connection  and  was  among  the  leaders  who  planned  the 

i    i    i'i mil  two  states.     Into  still  another  field  of  labor  lias  he  put   forth 

in-  energies,  fo  he  ha-  always  taken  a  most  active  interest  in  agricultural  development, 
being  among  the  first  to  appreciate  the  unbounded  possibilities  for  dairying,  stock-raising 
ami  alfalfa  growing   in  South   Dakota. 

i'ii  the  24th  "i  Inly.  1893,  -Mr.  McClure  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Saxton  Bowen,  nee  Bentley,  oi  '  incinnati,  Ohio.  During  an  exceptionally  busy  life  he  has 
found  time  to  enjoy  ou1  of-door  recreation  and  hi.s  special  fail  is  his  love  for  dogs.  He  is 
in'  a  genial  nature,  generous  in  purpose,  ami  a-  a  citizen  ami  business  man  he  has  proven 
mi  asset  !•!  tin-  city  ami  state.  Public-spirited  ami  progressive,  his  labors  have  tint 
yet  reached  their  lull  fruition  in  tin-  stair's  development.  Then'  are  few  residents  of 
South  Dakota  who  have  worked  so  devotedly  ami  unselfishly  for  her  welfare  and  her 
upbuilding.  Hi-  is  president  of  tin-  state  Historical  Society  ami  is  much  interested  in  the 
preservation  oi  tin'  early  historical  data,  along  which  lino  he  is  doing  important  work. 
Mr.  McClure  i-  also  a  member  oi  the  Loyal  Legion,  being  affiliated  with  Leavenworth 
(Kansas)  Commandery.     He  i-  a  member  oi  tin-  Kansas  Society  oi  the  Sons  of  the  American 

!■'  volu! I  raternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons,  belonging  to  Pierre  Lodge.  No.  27, 

A.  F.  .v  A.  M.:  Pierre  (  hapter,  No.  22,  U.  A.  M.;  Pierre  Commandery.  No.  21,  K.  T.;  Oriental 
Consistory,  No.  I,  A.  A.  S.  R.;  and  LI  Mad  Temple,  A.  A.  (I.  X.  M.  S..  of  Sioux  Falls, 
south  Dakota.  Mr.  McClure  also  belongs  to  the  Odd  fellows  ami  in  point  of  service  he  is 
the  oldest  living  noble  grand  of  the  Pierre  lodge  of  that  organization.  He  is  a  man  of 
generous  impulses  and  broad  views,  whose  signal  service  to  South  Dakota  has  been  manifest 
in  the  vieoi  with  which  In  aided  in  making  this  region  habitable  in  the  pioneer  era.  in 
bringing  it-  resources  to  light  and  in  stamping  his  intensely  practical  ideas  upon  its 
development.  Such  careers  are  too  near  us  now  lor  then'  significance  to  he  appraised  at 
its  true  value,  hut  the  Future  "ill  he  aide  to  trace  the  tremendous  effect  oi  their  labors 
upon    the   society    and    institutions  of    their    times. 


JOHN    II.    I'.    KUAl  SHAAK.    M.    D. 

Dr.  John  i>.  I.  Ivraushaar,  county  physician  oi  Brown  county,  and  one  of  the  most 
capable  and  prominent  members  of  the  medical  fraternity  in  Aberdeen,  was  hern  in  Wav- 
erly,  Iowa,  in  1886,  and  is  a  -on  of  Professor  <>.  and  Marie  (Staehling)  Ivraushaar.  The 
iather  is  a  graduate  in  law  from  the  University  of  Marburg,  Germany.  After  he  came  to 
America  he  became  professor  in  VVartburg  College  at  Memlota.  Illinois,  and  was  later  made 
president  oi  Wartburg  College  in  (  linton,  Iowa.  For  twenty-four  years  of  his  active  life 
he  engaged  in  teaching  ami  won  an  enviable  reputation  in  educational  circles  of  the  middle 
west,  lie  has  now  retired  from  active  life.  Among  his  children  are:  Dr.  John  <  >.  F..  of  this 
Rev.  \\ ..  a  minister  in  the  Lutheran  church;  and  Rudolph,  who  is  attending  the 
-  late    Normal    School. 

Following  the  completi i  a  public-school  education   Dr.  John  0.   F.   Kraushaar  entered 

Wartl College,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  degri i   I!.  A.  in   1905.     He  later 

entered  the  medical  department  oi  the  Iowa  State  I  niversity  and  received  his  M.  D.  degree 
from   thai    institution   in    1909.      lie   located   in   Aberdeen,   South    Dakota,   where   he   remained 

i year,  after  which  he  re \el   to   Eureka,  where  he  engaged   in    professional   work  until 

1912  in  that  \>ai  he  returned  to  Aberdeen  and  here  has  since  engaged  in  practice.  He 
come  widely  and  favorably  known  as  a  competent  physician  and  surgeon  and  has 
built  up  a  large  ami  representative  patronage  He  was  elected  county  physician  of  Brown 
county  in    III  i  ill  holds  that  office,  the  duties  of  which  he  discharges  in  a   conscien 

and   capable   manner. 

im  the  isl  oi  February,  1911,  Dr.  Kraushaar  married  Miss  Emma  Martha  Rehfeld. 
Il.-r  lather.  William  Rehfeld,  of  Aberdeen,  was  one  of  the  pioneer  farmers  in  South  Dakota. 
At  one  period  in  his  career  he  engaged  in  the  contracting  business  and  helped  to  grade 
the    i  liieago.    Milwaukee    a     St.     Paul    and    the    Northwestern     Railroads    into    Aberdeen. 


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children,   Esther   Marie  and   Eleanor. 

The  parents  are  members  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  Dr.  Kraushaar  is  president  of  the 
Lutheran  League.  He  holds  the  same  office  in  the  local  German-American  Alliance  and 
is  well  known  in  club  and  social  circles  of  the  city.  He  holds  membership  in  the  American 
.Medical  Association  and  in  the  state  and  county  medical  societies  and  keeps  in  touch  with 
the  most  advanced  thought  of  his  profession.  He  has  risen  to  a  high  place  in  medical 
circles  of  Aberdeen,  where  he  has  already  become  established  in  a  large  and  growing 
practice. 


RUSSELL  DYER  KITTREDGE. 

Russell  Dyer  Kittredge.  one  of  the  leading  representatives  of  the  younger  members  of 
the  bar  of  South  Dakota  controlling  an  important  and  growing  patronage  in  Sioux  Falls, 
was  born  in  Fitehburg,  Massachusetts,  October  12,  1886.  He  is  a  son  of  Herbert  William 
and  Marian  (Thatcher)  Kittredge,  the  former  a  native  of  New  Hampshire.  The  parents 
removed  to  Westfield,  Massachusetts,  in  1890.  Mr.  Kittredge  is  a  nephew  of  Alfred  B. 
Kittredge.  former  United  States  senator  from  South  Dakota,  serving  from  1901  to  1903 
and  from  1903  to  1909.  Senator  Kittredge  died  May  4,  1911.  A  more  extended  mention 
of  him  appears   elsewhere   in   this  work. 

Russell  D.  Kittredge  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Westfield, 
Massachusetts,  which  he  left  in  1904.  He  afterward  entered  Yale  University  and  was 
graduated  from  the  academic  department  in  1908  and  from  the  law  department  in  1910. 
He  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  Massachusetts  in  February,  1911,  and  after  residing  in  West- 
field  until  August  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  where  he  has  since  engaged  in 
general  practice.  He  is  known  as  a  strong  and  forceful  lawyer  and  in  the  four  years  of 
his  residence  here  has  become  connected  with  a  great  deal  of  important  litigation. 

Mr.  Kittredge  belongs  to  the  Country  Club  and  the  Elks  and  is  a  blue  lodge  Mason  and 
a  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican 
party.  He  is  well  known  in  social  circles  of  the  city,  while  in  his  profession  he  has  gained 
that   success  which   alwaj's  follows  earnest  and  conscientious   labor. 


JOHN  M.  KNADLE. 

The  Bank  of  Vienna  is  a  financial  institution  that  has  the  entire  confidence  and  the 
willing  cooperation  of  the  community  which  it  serves,  and  the  prosperity  which  it  enjoys 
is  due  primarily  to  the  wisdom  of  the  men  who  are  its  administrative  officers.  John  M. 
Knadle,  its  president,  is  a  man  whose  name  stands  for  integrity  and  judicious  advance  in 
business  affairs  and  his  connection  with  the  bank  has  made  for  stability  and  normal  growth. 
He  has  been  engaged  in  general  mercantile  business  in  Vienna  since  1899,  and  the  store  of 
Knadle  &  Seim  is  at  present  the  leading  mercantile  establishment  in  that  town.  Mr. 
Knadle  also  owns  six  hundred   acres  of  good  land    in   Hamlin   county. 

He  was  born  in  Vernon  county,  Wisconsin,  a  son  of  John  and  Josephine  Knadle,  both 
natives  of  Bohemia.  They  were  reared  to  manhood  and  womanhood  in  that  country,  where 
their  marriage  occurred  and  where  three  children  were  born  to  them.  LTpon  their  emigra- 
tion to  the  LTnited  States  they  made  their  way  west  and  located  in  Vernon  county,  Wis- 
consin, which  was  then  heavily  covered  with  timber.  Mr.  Knadle  cleared  land  and  developed 
a  productive  farm,  upon  which  lie  resided  until  his  death,  which  occurred  when  John  M. 
was   twelve  years   of   age. 

John  M.  Knadle  spent  his  boyhood  and  youth  upon  the  home  farm  and  by  practical 
experience  learned  efficient  methods  of  agriculture.  His  education  gained  from  books  was 
somewhat   limited,   as    the    only    schools    of    the     time    were    the   district    schools    held    in    log 

schoolhouses.     Before  coming  to  South    Dakota    in    IKSfi  1 ngaged  in   farming  in  Wisconsin, 

having  succeeded  to  the   ownership  of   the   home    farm,  and  after  arriving  in  this   state  he 


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bought  a  relinquishment  in  Hamlin  county,  which  be  proved  up  as  a  homestead.  He  con- 
tinued in  farm  until  1899,  when  he  removed  to  Vienna  and  in  partnership  with  Charles 
Anderson,  established  a  general  store,  which  was  very  successfully  conducted.  Alter  the 
death  "t  Mr.  Anderson,  Mi.  Knadle  formed  a  partnership  with  S.  E.  Seim  and  thej  are 
huh  among  the  leading  business  men  in  Vienna.  Their  patronage  is  large  and  representa- 
tive, and  the  excellent their  goods  and  the  fair  treatment  that   is  accorded  all  of  their 

customers  insures  the  continuance  of  their  prosperity  as  merchants.  As  a  side  issue  they 
have  for  a  number  of  years  bought  and  sold  live  stock,  shipping  many  carloads  to  the 
central   markets.      Mr.    Knadle   purchased  an   interest   in   the   Bank   of  Vienna   several   years 

and   is  now   serving  as  president  of  that  institution. 

Mr.   Knadle  was   mai 1  about   lssi  to  Miss  Mary  Bruha,  of  Vernon  county,  Wisconsin, 

and  the}  bave  twelve  children.  The  father  gives  his  political  adherence  to  the  democratic 
part}  and  takes  the  interest  of  a  good  citizen  in  everything  relating  to  the  community. 
welfare.  His  business  interests  include  six  hundred  acres  of  fine  land  in  Hamlin  county, 
which  is  operated  by  his  sons,  Fred  and  Theodore,  and  he  is  also  a  stockholder  in  the 
Farmers  Elevator  Company  of  Vienna.  His  energy  and  sound  judgment  have  not  only 
enabled  him  to  win  an  unusual  measure  of  financial  success  for  himself  but  have  also  been 
factors  in  the  business  expansion  of  his  town  and  county. 


HERBERT  LINN  HOWARD. 


Herbert  Linn  Howard,  mayor  of  Lead,  is  giving  to  the  administration  of  the  affairs  of 
the  municipality  the  same  undivided  attention  and  careful  consideration  that  a  business 
man  gives  to  the  management  of  his  private  interests.  He  devotes  his  entire  time  to  his 
official  duties  and  lias  succeeded  in  introducing  a  number  of  improvements  and  reforms. 
lie  was  elected  mayor  at  the  time  the  commission  form  of  government  was  introduced  in 
Lead  and    was   reelected   under  the  new  government   for  a   term  of  five  years. 

Mr.  Howard  was  born  in  Clinton,  Illinois,  on  the  29th  of  October,  fS67,  a  son  of 
William  l;.  and  Ellen  (Short)  Howard.  The  father,  who  was  born  in  Kentucky,  was  a 
fanner   bj    occupation   and   in    1836   removed   to   Illinois,   where   he   continued   to   reside  until 

his   .leal  I, .   whic tcurred    in    1907.      He   was    prominent    in   his   locality   and   noted   for   his 

unswerving  integrity  and  scrupulous  honesty,  lie  occupied  many  positions  id'  trust  and 
bis  demise  was  deeply  regretted.  His  wife  passed  away  many  years  ago.  The  paternal 
grandfather  of  our  subject  was  . I . .~. ■  | , ti  Howard,  a  native  ol   Kentucky  and  a  man  of  influence 

in    his  coi unity,      lie  eventually    removed   to  central   Illinois  and   was   well  known   there   in 

political    and    military    circles. 

Herbert  I..  Howard  was  reared  and  educated  in  Clinton,  Illinois,  and  upon  starling  out 
in  life  tor  himsell  was  employed  for  :i  number  of  years  in  railroad  work,  lie  later  entered 
the  commercial  world  as  a  traveling  salesman,  being  so  employed  in  various  parts  of  the 
(  nited  States.  In  L891  he  made  his  way  to  Lead  ami  became  the  traveling  representative 
oi  ::  local  concern.  In  1910  he  was  elected  mayor  for  a  term  ol  two  years,  and  in  1912, 
after  i  ho  city  adopted  the  commission  form  oi  government,  he  was  reelected  mayor  for  a 
term  of  live  yea:  .  being  the  present  incumbent  in  that  office.  Under  the  commission  form 
'    government    Lead    has    shown   a    marked    improvement    in   health   conditions   and   now    Ins 

all}    an    ideal    building le.      It    also   bas   ; tusually    lino   engii ring  department 

fin  depart I  is  tie  best  in  the  stale.  The  achievements  of  the  present  adminis- 
trate      are  man}    ami    reflect    great   credit    upon    Mr.    How  >: 

In    i    Ul    he  was  married  to   Miss  Alice  Atherton,  ol  Jacksonville,  HI s.     In  his  political 

ive  republican  and  tor  many  years  he  has  been  identified  with  the 
republican  parti  m  county  and  slate  politics  and  held  various  appointive  positions  in  city 
and    -I    i  iiiient.     lie   is  a    member   oi   the   South    Dakota    Panama-Pacific    Exposition 

: active  in  the  work  oi     ecuring   an  adequate  representation  oi  the 

osition  in  San  Francisco.  Fraternally  In-  belongs  to  Golden  star  Lodge, 
-"■    i.  A.  1  \.    \l  :   Golden    Belt   Chapter,   STo.  35,   R.   A.   M-.   and   Lend   Commandery,   No. 

18.  K.   I      ill  i     Lead     Black  Hills  C icil,  No.  1,  R.  &  S.  M.;  Naja  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S., 

o'  Deai     i  ml  the  Mod,  rn  \\ Imen  qi    America.     His  interest   in  the  material  upbuilding 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  573 

of  the  city  is  evident  from  his  membership  in  the  Commercial  Club,  with  whose  spirit  and 
aims  lie  is  thoroughly  in  harmony.  He  was  formerly  a  member  of  the  Illinois  National 
Guard  and  is  now  a  member  of  the  South  Dakota  National  Guard,  in  which  he  holds  the 
rank  of  captain.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Methodist 
church  and  he  is  serving  on  its  board  of  trustees.  He  has  always  been  deeply  interested 
in  everything  tiiat  pertains  to  the  educational  system  of  the  city  and  has  championed  all 
proposed  improvements  in  the  public  schools.  His  recreations  are  hunting  and  fishing,  and 
he  finds  therein  the  strength  of  body  and  vigor  of  mind  that  enable  him  to  perform  more 
easily  and  more  efficiently  the  many  duties  devolving  upon  him  as  chief  executive  of  the 
municipality. 


LOUIS   N.   SCHULNER. 


For  the  past  eleven  years,  or  since  1903,  Louis  N.  Schulner  has  been  engaged  in  the 
manufacture  of  cigars  in  Watertown  and  today  represents  one  of  the  leading  industries  of 
this  character  in  the  state.  He  is  a  native  of  New  York  city,  born  August  23,  1876,  and  is 
a  son  of  Anton  and  Clara  (Bower)  Schulner,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Vienna,  Austria, 
where  they  were  reared  and  married.  It  was  about  the  year  1ST5  that  the  father  decided 
to  emigrate  to  America  and,  coming  to  the  United  States  with  his  family,  he  became  iden- 
tified with  the  hotel  business  in  New  York  city.  He  was  not  permitted  to  enjoy  his  new 
home  very  long,  however,  for  his  death  there  occurred  three  years  later.  Subsequent  to 
his  demise  the  mother  removed  to  Eau  Claire,  Wisconsin,  and  is  now  making  her  home  at 
Durand,  Minnesota. 

It  was  in  Eau  Claire  that  Louis  N.  Schulner  was  reared  to  manhood  and  in  its  public 
schools  he  acquired  a  good  education.  He  was  a  lad  of  seventeen  years  when  he  became 
apprenticed  to  the  cigar  maker's  trade  and  after  mastering  the  art  was  employed  at  his 
trade  in  various  localities  up  to  November,  1903.  The  year  1S9G  witnessed  his  arrival  in 
South  Dakota,  and  he  worked  at  his  trade  in  Huron  until  1903.  He  then  came  to  Water- 
town  and  in  November  of  that  year  established  himself  in  the  cigar  manufacturing  business. 
From  the  beginning  he  was  successful  and  today  he  does  the  largest  business  of  this  char- 
acter in  the  state,  the  products  of  his  factory  being  of  a  high  grade,  so  that  they  find  a 
ready  sale  on  the  market  and  when  once  they  are  placed  in  the  hands  of  a  dealer  Mr. 
Schulner  is  assured  of  a  steady  customer. 

Mr.  Schulner  was  married  on  the  26th  of  June,  1906,  to  Miss  Mary  E.  Garvey,  of  Water- 
town,  and  theirs  is  one  of  the  pleasant  and  hospitable  homes  of  the  city.  They  are  com- 
municants of  the  Catholic  church,  and  Mr.  Schulner  holds  membership  in  Watertown  Lodge, 
No.  838,  B.  P.  0.  E..  the  L'nited  Commercial  Travelers,  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  Fraternal 
Order  of  Eagles  and  Fraternal  Order  of  Owls,  and  in  these  various  organizations  claims 
many  warm  personal  friends.  In  politics  he  is  a  democrat.  lie  today  ranks  among  the  city's 
foremost  business  men,  his  success  resulting  from  his  industry,  perseverance  and  sound 
judgment,  all  of  which  qualities  he  has  many  times  demonstrated  since  he  started  out  to 
n  i    i    the  world  on  his  own  account. 


JOHN   P.   ANTONY. 


John   P.  Antony,  tl fficient   and  energetic   cashier  of   the   state   Hank  of  Goodwin,   is 

a|s,i  connected  with  a  number  of  other  financial  institutions  in  that  section  of  the  state. 
lie  was  born  in  Prussia,  Germany,  on  the  19th  of  September,  1882,  a  son  of  Franz  Antony, 
who  brought  his  family  to  the  new  world  in  L885.  They  became  resident-  of  St.  Leo, 
Minnesota,  where  the  Father  engaged  in  merchandising.  Be  was  prominently  identified  with 
the  business  growth  of  the  city  until  1906,  when  he  retired  and  removed  to  New  I'lm. 
Minnesota,  where   he   lias   since  resided. 

John  P.  Antony  was  a  child  of  less  than  three  years  when  the  family  emigrated  to  this 
country  and  lie  therefore  learned  the  English   language    in   childhood.     He  was  educated   in 

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:,71  HISTORY  (  >l   S<  »UTH  DAK<  >TA 

tin-  public  schools  of   St.   Leo,   the   high    school   oi    New   Ulm  and  the   Mankato   Commercial 

i pleting   hjs   studies   in  July,    L906.     He   then   removed   to    Perth,   North    Dakota. 

and  secured  a  clerical  position  in  the  Bank  of  Perth.  In  November  of  the  same  year  he  ua~ 
...  In-  employers  to  a  hank  owned  by  them  in  Munich,  North  Dakota,  and  remained 
".in  that  institution  until  the  following  March.  At  that  time  ho  was  transferred  to  tin' 
Bank  of  Garrison,  North  Dakota,  owned  by  the  same  people,  ami  was  mail.-  assistant 
cashier.     Hi  tli   thai    institution   until  January,   1909,  when   lie   severed   his  con- 

nection with  ii  and  organized  the  Farmers  Hank  of  Krem,  Vlercei  county,  North  Dakota. 
After  the  organization  was  effected  and  the  hank  opened  for  business,  Mr.  Antony  came  to 
Goodwin  in  Maj  to  accept  the  cashiership  of  the  State  Bank,  and  has  since  directed  the 
of  thai  institution.  I  nder  his  management  its  poliej  has  been  to  give  the  maximum 
service  to  the  community  compatible  with  a  prudent  conservatism  that  makes  the  safe 
guarding  of   funds  intrusted   to   the   institution  the   first   consideration.     He  was  one  of  the 

i   zers  oi    the   state    Bank   of    Waverly   and   i>  one   oi    the   directors  and   vice   president 

i    hank.     He    is   also   a    stockholder   and   a    member   of    the   directorate    oi    the    First 

National    Hank   oi    Gary,   South   Dakota       He    lias    invested   in   real   estate   to   some   extent, 

owning   one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  two  and  a  half   miles  northeast    oi    G Iwin    in    Rome 

township,  Deuel  county,  and  also  has  a  hall  interest  in  a  quarter  section  in  Waverly  town- 
ship, Codington  county.  IF-  wife  hold-  title  to  a  quarter  section  in  McLean  county,  North 
Dakota. 

Mr.  Anton}  was  married  on  the  26th  of  May,  1909,  it  Garrison,  North  Dakota,  to 
Miss  Nellie  I..  Walsh,  a  native  of  Faribault,  Minnesota,  and  they  have  a  son.  Ambrose  R. 
They  arc  devout  communicants  of  the  (  atholic  church,  and  Mr.  Antony  is  a  member  of  the 
Knights  oi  i  olumbus  and  the  Independent  Ordei  of  Foresters.  He  "ives  hi,  political 
allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  and  manifests  the  interest  m  public  affairs  characteristic 
oi  a  good  citizen.  He  i>  one  of  the  foremost  men  in  Goodwin  in  financial  circles  and  has 
tlie   full  confidence  and   unqualified   respect   of  his   fellowmen. 


CHARLES  E.  JORDAN. 


Charles  Ii.  Jordan  was  prominently  known  as  a  contractor  and  builder  of  Sioux  Falls. 
which  place  was  the  central  point  of  In-  activities  which,  however,  reached  out  over  a  wide 
territory,  lie  gradually  worked  his  way  upward  in  the  hnsiness  world  and  his  success  was 
ihe  merited  reward  of  his  close  application  and  unfaltering  effort.  Hi-  birth  occurred  at 
i  anterbury,  England,  on  the  2d  of  January,  1856.  Hi-  father.  Henry  -Ionian,  was  a  shoe- 
maker and  followed  that  trade  in  Carlinville.  Illinois,  after  coming  to  the  new  world,  lie 
married   Elizabeth   Head,  also  a   native  oi  England. 

i  harles   F.  Jordan  was  but   t  %\ mths  old  when  his  parents  established  their  home  in 

Carlinville,  Illinois.  He  pursued  his  education  in  the  public  schools  there  and  when  sixteen 
years  of  age  entered  upon  an  apprenticeship  at  the  carpenter's  trade,  thoroughly  ma-teriii", 
i  he  business  and  becoming  quite  an  expert   workman.     On  the   15th  of  May.   1878,  he  came 

to  Sioux  Falls  and  was  in  the  employ  of  T.  C.  Mann  and  at  the  Queen  Fee  mill  until  1883, 
when    lie  and    his   brother   began   contracting   and    building   under   the   firm   name   of   Jordan 

Brothers.     Thej    c lucted   an   extensive   business   until    his    brother's   death    in    1901,   after 

which  Charles   E.  Jordan   was  alone  m  business.     He  made  his  home  continuously   in   Sioux 

Fall     from    the  time   he   left   Carlinville   in    ls7s   until   hi-  death   on   the  20th   of    February, 

1910       lie    was   largely    engaged    in   building   houses    for   a    few    years,   alter   which    he   and 

other  hmlt    1 1 1 : 1 1 1 \    prominent   -tincture-  of  the  city.     Thej    were  accorded  an  extensive 

patron: and  the  excellent   character  of  their  work   is  seen  in  many  of  the  older  and   e 

substant  ial     1 1  net  m  es  of  t  he  cit  j 

In   lssii   \ir.  Jordan   was  united   in   marriage  to   \li-s   Ho-.-   \|.   Austin,  who  came   t 

Her   lathei.   George    Austin     arrived    in    southeastern    South    Dakota   about 
...      the  countrj    with  his  family,     lie  took  up  laud  from  the  govern- 
ment  and  with  characteristic  energy  began   its  development   and  improvement,  converting  it 
from  :i   wild  tract    to  one  oi   rich  fertility.     The  remainder  of  his  days  was  spent   in  South 


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Dakota,  where   he  died  about   l'JUO.     Unto  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  .Ionian   were   born   three  children: 
Arthur  James,  now   living  in  Sioux  Falls;  Harry   !•'..  deceased;   and  Mabel   Ruth,  at  home. 

Mr.  -Ionian  was  connected  with  few  fraternal  organizations,  belonging,  however,  to  the 
Benevolent  Protective  Order  oi  Elks.  Ho  was  a  ] ml >1  it-- - 1 > iiit (.-■  1  man,  interested  in  measures 
for  tin'  welfare  and  progn  ss  of  his  city  and  whatever  he  undertook  contributed  to  the 
improvement  oi  Sioux  Falls.  Hi-  business  affairs  woe  of  a  character  that  advanced  general 
progress  ami  liis  worth  as  a  man  and  citizen  was  widely  acknowledged. 


GEORGE  H.  GULBRANDSEN,  M.  D. 

Dr.  George  II.  Gulbrandsen  is  a  medical  practitioner  of  Canton  who  has  there  followed 
lii-  profession  successfully  lor  the  past  nine  years.  His  birth  occurred  in  Chicago,  Illinois, 
mi  the  I4tli  of  -lime.  L883,  his  parents  being  Lauritz  and  Inga  Gulbrandsen,  the  former 
a  manufacturing  clothier.  George  H.  Gulbrandsen  acquired  a  public-school  education  in 
hi-  youth  ami  also  attended  Luther  College  of  Decorah,  Iowa.  In  preparation  for  his 
chosen  life  work  he  entered  the  College  ol  Physicians  &  Surgeons  in  Chicago  and  was 
graduated  from  that  institution  in  1906.  Subsequently  he  .-.pent  a  year  in  work  at  the 
Norwegian  Lutheran  Hospital  of  (  hicago  ami  then  came  to  South  Dakota  in  May.  1907, 
locating  in  Canton,  where  he  has  been  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and 
surgery  to  tin-  present  time.  From  the  beginning  he  has  enjoyed  a  liberal  and  lucrative 
practice,  for  he  at  once  demonstrated  his  skill  and  ability  in  both  medicine  and  surgei  \ 
In  connection  with  his  practice  he  operates  his  own  hospital,  which  is  well  equipped,  and 
he  keeps  in  dose  touch  with  the  advancement  that  is  constantly  being  made  in  medical 
and   surgical  science. 

(  hi  the  27th  oi  October,  1909,  Dr.  Gulbrandsen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Judith 
M.  Sogn,  a  daughter  of  John  II.  Sogn  and  a  representative  of  an  honored  pioneer  family. 
In  his  political  views  the  Doctor  is  a  republican,  stanchly  advocating  and  supporting  the 
principles  and  candidates  of  that  party.  He  has  been  superintendent  of  the  board  of 
health  for  five  years  and  has  also  done  valuable  service  as  city  and  county  physician.  His 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the 
Masons  and  belongs  to  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  finds  recreation  and  pleasure  in  baseball  and 
motoring,  and  is  foml  ol  all  outdoor  sports.  Dr.  Gulbrandsen  is  a  young  man  of  undoubted 
ability   in  hi-,  profession  and  has  ever  conformed  to  the  highest  standards  of  ethics. 


ALEXANDER  LAW  STIRLING. 

Alexander  Law  Stilling,  engaged  in  the  cigar  and  tobacco  business  at  Rapid  City,  was 
born  in  Tama  county,  Iowa.  December  15.  1*74.  His  father,  Thomas  Stirling,  was  born 
February  11.  1840,  in  Scotland,  and  emigrated  from  Edinburgh  when  about  thirty-one  years 
of  age.  Crossing  the  Atlantic,  he  made  hi-  way  to  the  middle  west,  settling  in  Iowa,  where 
he  engaged  in  farming.  Becoming  convinced  that  he  would  have  opportunity  to  make  a 
comfortable  living  here  for  his  family,  after  two  years  he  sent  for  his  wife  and  three 
children  to  join  him  in  the  new  world.  .Mrs.  Stirling  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Marguerite 
Law  and  was  born  May  :.'."..  1838.  She  joined  her  husband  in  Iowa  and  they  resided  there 
until  1880,  when  they  removed  to  Milltown,  Dakota  territory,  where  the  father  died  April 
30,  L889.  They  had  traveled  life's  journey  together  for  a  quarter  of  a  century,  their  mar- 
riage having  been  celebrated  in  Scotland.  October  24.  1863.  The  mother  survives  and  is 
now  living  in  Yankton,  South  Dakota.  The  home  farm  of  tine.-  hundred  and  twenty  acres 
i-  -till  owned  by  her  and  i-  being  operated  by  her  youngest   son. 

A.  L.  Stirling  is  one  of  four  living  children,  lb-  acquired  his  education  in  tin-  public 
schools  and  worked  on  the  home  farm  until  about  twenty-two  year-  of  age.  lie  took  up 
his  abode  in  Yankton  in  1900,  with  his  mother,  ami  engaged  in  business  successfullj  there 
until  1907,  when  he  removed  to  Farmingdale,  when-  he  secured  four  hundred  and  forty  acres 
of    land    which    he    -till    owns.       Later    he    located    in    Rapid    City,    where    for    sonic    time    he 


576  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

engaged    in    the   real-estate    business.     IK-   is   now   devoting   his   energies   to   the   cigar   and 

tol trade  and  is  proprietor  of  the  stand  in  the  Harney  Hotel.    His  establishment  is  very 

popular  ami  is  liberally  patronized. 

On  the  15th  of  December,  1905,  Mr.  Stilling  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Marie 
Adkins,  a  daughter  of  James  and  Annie  Adkins.  Mr.  stilling  was  reared  in  the  faith  of  the 
Presbyterian  church  and  fraternally  i-  connected  with  the  Elks  and  Eagles.  His  political 
allegiance  is  given  t"  the  republican  party  and  he  is  a  public-spirited  man  but  has  never 
cared  for  office,  being  willing  to  manifest  his  interest  in  the  welfare  of  the  community  as  a 
private  citizen  through  his  indorsement  of  all  measures  for  the  general  good  and  his  support 
of  those  forces  which   work  most  for  the  upbuilding  of  town  and  county. 


EUGENE  REILEY. 


i  in,  i,i  tin-  representative  and  able  citizens  of  Sioux  Falls  and  one  of  the  most  popular 
men    in    public    life   who   ever   held   office   in   Minnehaha   county   is   Eugene   Reiley,   who   on 

i 1 1 1 1  -i - 1    31,    1914,   elided   the   second   term  of   his   efficient   and  conscientious   service   in  the 

Office  i'l  sheritr.  lie  was  burn  in  Burlington.  Iowa.  February  11,  1864,  and  is  a  son  of 
Michael  and  Sarah  X.  (Ingraham)  Reiley.  The  grandfather,  Deocis  1).  Reiley,  came  to 
America  from  Scotland  in  1848  and  in  1S4'J  went  overland  with  ox  teams  to  California, 
where  he  was  murdered  lor  his  gold. 

Eugene  Reiley  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Burlington  and  in  Elliott's 
Business  College  in  that  city.  At  the  age  of  seventeen  he  entered  a  wholesale  shoe  house 
,iii,1  remained  in  thi-  connection  until  isss,  when  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls.  Here  he  established 
himself  in  the  retail  shoe  business,  conducting  this  enterprise  until  1895.  Two  years  later 
he  was  appointed  deputy  circuit  court  clerk  and  served  two  years,  after  which  he  was 
appointed  clerk  to  till  a  vacancy  caused  by  a  resignation.  Upon  the  close  of  his  term  he 
engaged  in  the  real-estate  business  until  1907,  when  he  was  made  deputy  sheriff  of  Minnehaha 
county,  serving  in  that  position  for  four  years.  In  1910  he  was  elected  sheriff  by  a  majority 
hi  fourteen  hundred  and  nineteen,  taking  the  office  January  1,  1911,  and  so  remarkable  a 
record  did  lie  make  that  at  the  expiration  of  his  term  he  was  reelected  to  that  position. 
Tins  is  (In  nunc  noteworthy  from  the  fact  that  Mr.  Reiley  ran  on  the  democratic  ticket 
in  a  county   which  normally  showed  a   republican  majority  of  twenty-live  hundred. 

tin  the  nith  ut  June.  iss",.  ;ii  Brighton,  Iowa,  Mr.  Reiley  «a~  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Molly  Swisher,  a  daughter  of  Benedict  Swisher,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of 
ix  ,  I,, I, hen:  Ethel  Fern,  the  wile  of  1'.  I.  \ei-te,  :  Ruth  Eva,  who  married  Ray  I.  Manary; 
Michael   Eugene;   Sarah   Eliza;    Floyd  Benedict;   and   Florentine  Molly. 

Mr.  Reilej  i-  a  member  "i  the  Presbyterian  church,  is  a  blue  lodge  Mason  and  is 
connected  also  with  the  Knights  ol    Pythias  and  the  Elks,     lie  i-  probably   one  oi  the  most 

populai    men   in   public   life   in    Minnehaha   county.     His  elect as  a   democrat    in  a   strong 

republican  county,  the  first  time  by  a  largi    majority  and  the  second  tune  without  opposition, 

tlii-  assertion  to  the  fullest  extent,     lie  is  pronounced  by  attorneys  generally  as  the 

most   efficient,   most   courteous   and    most    absolutely    impartial   sheriff   who   ever   held   office 

and  his  friends  and  op] iit-  alike  speak  in  the  highest  terms  of  his  accomplishments  and 

,,i  the  qualities  in  Ins  character  which  made  them  possible.  Mr.  Reiley  is  a  gentleman  at 
all  time-  and  ;e  such  holds  the  trust,  confidence  and  high  regard  of  all  who  are  in  any  way 

1,-d     with     I 


JOHN    EDWARD    KELLEY. 


John    Edward   Kelley    i-   a    Dakota    pioneer   who   has   been   actively   identified   with   the 

men!    i   upbuilding  of   the   state   through   more   than   a    third   of   a   century.     His 

laboi  iltant    and    beneficial   and  his   influence   mis  been  a    potent   element  for 

i  i  ,.ui\    line-.     A  native  of  Wisconsin,  he  was  horn  in  Columbia  county  on  the 

37th  of  Ma  nts  being  Thomas  and  [Catherine   (O'Neil)   Kelley.     The  father 


I'M  GENE  REILE'i 


"~ THfc'  NEW  YORK 

ARY 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  579 

was  a  native  of  Ireland,  and  in  early  boyhood  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  Canada,  where  he 
resided  until  1S4S,  when  he  made  his  way  across  the  border  and  established  his  home  in 
Wisconsin,  where  he  followed  farming  throughout  the  remainder  of  his  active  career.  He 
was  born  in  1808  and  had  reached  the  seventy-sixth  milestone  on  life's  journey  when  death 
called  him  in  1884.  His  wife  was  also  of  Irish  nativity,  born  in  lsi.j.  and  in  girlhood  came 
to  America.     She  survived  her  husband  seventeen  years,  passing  away  in   1901. 

John  Edward  Kelley  was  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  seven  children, 
two  sens  and  five  daughters,  lie  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  and  pursued  a  classical 
course  under  private  instructors.  He  also  completed  a  course  in  law  but  never  entered  upon 
active  practice,  although  his  knowledge  of  the  law  has  been  of  incalculable  benefit  to  him 
in  later  business  relations.  On  leaving  Wisconsin  he  remained  for  a  short  time  in  Minne- 
sota and  in  1878  arrived  m  Dakota  territory,  settling  in  Moody  county,  where  he  turned  his 
attention  to  farming.  lie  lias  since  been  extensively  engaged  in  agricultural  pursuits  and 
is  the  owner  of  large  farm  properties  from  which  lie  derives  a  gratifying  annual  income. 
He  keeps  in  close  touch  with  modern  scientific  methods,  lias  studied  soil  and  climatic  condi- 
tions and  employs  the  must  up-to-date  methods  in  improving  and  developing  his  large 
acreage,  lie  was  one  of  the  founders  id'  the  First  National  Bank  of  Egan  and  is  serving 
on  its  hoard  of  directors.  In  191'3  he  was  appointed  to  the  position  of  register  of  the  United 
States  land  office  at    Pierre,  since  which   time   he   has  resided  in  the  capital  city. 

.Mr.  Kellej  has  always  taken  an  active  interest  in  state  politics  and  has  been  an 
influential  member  of  the  democratic  party  for  many  years.  He  was  elected  as  a  repre- 
sentative to  the  second  Smith  Dakota  legislature  and  in  1896  he  was  chosen  to  represent  his 
district  in  the  council  chambers  of  the  nation,  making  an  excellent  record  as  a  member  of 
the  United  States  congress,  lie  was  for  live  years  owner  and  editor  of  the  Flandreau 
Herald,  which  he  made  an  effective  .'man  for  advancing  the  interests  of  the  state  along 
political  and  various  other  lines.  He  has  done  valuable  service  in  an  educational  way 
through  his  work  as  a  member  of  the  school  board  of  Flandreau.  and  he  holds  to  the  highest, 
standards  for  the  public  schools.  As  an  intellectual  recreation  he  has  made  an  exhaustive 
study  of  social  and  political  economics  and  is  widely  and  favorably  known  as  a  lecturer 
upon  those  subjects,  having  delivered  various  courses  of  lectures  in  South  Dakota  and  other 
states.  With  the  same  thoroughness  he  has  taken  up  the  study  of  agriculture  and  has 
been  an  indefatigable  worker  in  the  interests  of  mod. en  farming  methods  and  also  of  another 
closely  allied  subject — that  of  highway  improvement.  An  omnivorous  reader  of  the  standard 
literature,  he  is  a  man  of  exceptional  breadth  of  information  and  association  with  him  means 
expansion  and  elevation.  He  has  for  many  years  been  a  contributor  to  magazines  and 
periodicals  on  economic  questions  and  is  the  author  of  "The  Age  of  Gold,"  a  political  satire. 
His  record  in  South  Dakota  is  that  of  over  a  third  of  a  century  of  valuable  and  progressive 
citizenship. 


('.   \Y.    FREEMAN. 


C.  W.  Freeman,  president  of  the  Freeman-Bain  Company,  controlling  a  large  produce 
business   in    Aberdeen,  was   bom   in  Imlay  City.  Michigan,  May   (',.   1876.  He  is  a  son  of   L. 

and  Sarah  J.  Freeman,  the  former  of  whom  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1881,  locating  at 
Bath,  where  he  was  joined  by  his  family  live  years  later.  He  took  up  government  land  in 
that   locality    and  engaged  in   fanning  their  lor  many  years,  dying  in  1904.     He  is  survived 

by  his  wife,  three  sons  and  i daughter,  namely:   A.  1...  a   resident  of  Oaks,  North  Dakota: 

(. .  \V..  our  subject:   Nora,  of  Aberdeen;   and  Arthur,  of  Oral.  South  Dakota. 

i '.  W.  Freeman  acquired  a  public-school  education  and  after  laying  aside  his  textbooks 
turned  his  attention  to  farming,  following  that  occupation  until  1900.  He  then  obtained 
a  position  in  the  employ  of  Jewett  Brothers  and  held  this  for  four  years.  In  1904  he  joined 
his  brother,  A.  L.  Freeman,  in  the  organization  of  the  linn  of  Freeman  Brothers,  dealers  in 
produce.      This   was    succeeded    by    the    Freeman  -Main    Company,    Inc.,    in    May,    1906,   and    the 

business  has  been  conducted  under  that   title  since  that    ti C.   W.   freeman    is  president  of 

the  concern  and  C.  R.  Evans  is  secretary  and  treasurer.  Mr.  Bain,  who  held  stock  at  the 
time  of  the  incorporation  of  the  business,  has  now   disposed  of  his  interest.   The  Freeman-Bain 


580  HIST<  >lx\    i  iF   Si  lUTH   DAK(  )TA 

0 pany  does  a  wholesale  produce  bi .ill  ovei    North  and  South   Dakota   and  Montana 

and  controls  ■  <>i   the  largest   concerns  ol   the  kind   in  this  part  of  the  country.     In   1906 

their  present  building  was  erected  and  the  plant  now  includes  a  warehouse  and  an  elevator 
with  a  capacity  oi  thirty  thousand  bushels.  The  rum], any  employs  from  six  to  fifteen  people 
and  it-  business  is  constantly  expanding  A.  its  president  Mr.  Freeman  occupies  an  impor- 
tant and  responsible  position  and  one  which  he  is  eminently  well  qualified  to  fill,  for  he  is 
a  business  man  i.i  kern  insight  ami  discrimination  ami  possessed  of  initiative,  aggressiveness 
ami  executive  ability. 

i  in  the  Ttli  ol  June.  1911,  Mr.   Freeman  was  united  in  marriage  to  .Miss  Ruby  II.  Stacey, 

ui  Aberdeen,  a  daughter  of  I'.  .1.  Stacey,  one  of  tl arly  settlers  of  the  city.  Mis.  Freeman 

was  a  teachei   oi   music  at  tin'  norma]  scl I  previous  to  her  marriage. 

Mr.  Freeman  gives  hi-  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  is  a  member  of  the 
Methodisl  Episcopal  church  ami  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of 
Vmerica.  Mr  i-  an  excellent  type  of  the  modern  business  man — alert,  energetic  ami  deter- 
mined, carrying   forward  t,>  successful  completion  whatever  he  undertakes. 


ALBERT   M.   YOUNG. 


Albeit  M.  Young  is  "lie  iif  the  prosperous  farmers  oi  Gayville  precinct,  Yankton  county. 
He  i-  a  western  man  by  birth,  training  ami  preference  ami  in  his  lite  exemplifies  the  pro- 
gressive   spirit    which    has   ever   characterized    the   develo] nt    of    the    section    pf    country 

beyond  the  Mississippi.  He  was  born  on  a  farm  three  miles  south  of  Des  Moines.  Iowa, 
January    i.    is,;:;,  a    son   of   Vincent   ami    Klizalieth    (Stanton)    Young.     The   former   was   a 

native  of  Ohio  ami   the   hitter    was    probably    born    in    Iowa.      She   died    when    their   son,    Albert 

M.  Young,  was  but  -ix  years  nt'  age  ami  the  lather  afterward  married  again.  Me  came 
l,,  Dakota  territory  In  April.  1883,  bought  a  relinquishment  ami  filed  on  a  homestead  claim 
on  which  he  ], roved  up  in  a  short  time,  lor  he  had  served  in  the  army  as  a  member  oi 
Company  I  in  the  Iowa  regiment  thai  went  out  from  Des  Moines,  doing  duty  in  defense 
"I  the  Union  for  four  years,  and  this  service  entitled  him  to  secure  title  to  his  claim  after 
a  residence  thereon  of  one  year.     His  demise  occurred   in  this  state  in  June,   1889. 

\lbert    M.    Young    spent    hi-   boyhood    ami   youth    in    his    father's    I but    began    his 

independent  business  career  at  the  time  of  Ins  marriage,  purchasing  bis  present  farm  of 
one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  on  section  26,  Gayville  precinct.  It  was  then  unimproved, 
"pen    prairie   but    is   today,   as   the   result    of    In-   enterprise   and    untiring    efforts,   one   of   the 

fine    farms   oi    the   county.      Me   has  erected   a    large,   ci odious   ami   attractive   residence, 

replacing   tin e  which   was  destroyed   by   lire   in    1900.     Me  has  also   built   good   bams  and 

other  outbuildings  for  the  shelter  of  grain  and  stock,  has  planted  a  grove  and  orchard 
and  cultivates  two  hundred  and  eight)  acres  of  laud,  of  which  fifteen  acres  is  iii  alfalfa, 
twelve    acres    in    timothy    and    clover   and    twelve    acres    in    wild    hay.      lie    has    forty    acres    in 

p; !  ami   all  of  the  rest    is  under   the   plow.      Me   raises   the  cereals   best    adapted   to  soil   and 

(Innate   and    his    farm    is    well    drained    and    well    fenced.       In    fact,    all    the    ( In  u    equipments 

and  accessories  air  to  be  found  upon  his  place,  which  gives  every  indication  of  the  care  and 
supervision  oi   a   practical  ami   progressive  owner. 

''n  1 1,.-  2d  of  October,  lsss.  Mr.  Young  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth  Dane, 
the  onl\   child  oi    l.r.iinln   and   Ann   (Shcperdson)    Lane.  The  former  w  is  born  on   In-  lather's 

farm    in   <  I, a 1    county,  Ohio,  April   :::;.    1838,  and   passed  awa\    February   20,    I'.nil.  while 

hi-    wife   died    February    10,    lsss.      \|,.    Dan,,   ea with    his    family    to    Dakota    territory, 

Jl in.    I860,   and    lived    for  a    fun the  .lames   river    but    because   of   the    hostility    of   the 

Indian-  removed  to  a  place  farther  east.  Later  he  purchased  one  hundred  ami  sixty  acres 
"ii    the   count)    line,   three    miles   south   of   Gayville,   and    aihhd    In    his    farm    Ir time   to   time 

until    iir    was   the  ownet    oi   eight    hundred   acre-  of   rich   ami   desirable   land.     Hi-   daughter 

Elizabeth    was    born    near    Bloomington,    Illinois,   October    5,    1865,   but    in    her    infancy    was 

lit  to   Dakota   and   lias   been   reared   in   this  state.     To    Mr.  and    Mrs.   Young   have   been 

born    eight    children,   as   follows;      George   W..   who   wedded    Miss    Anna    Nelson   and    follows 

farming    in   i  1 1 \    c ty;    Maude   A.;    Le ler   M.;    Robert    V.:    Mary    E.;   Nellie  J.j    Frisbie 

I       and    Ubert    I.. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  581 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Young  is  a  republican  who  keeps  well  informed  on  the 
questions  and  issues  of  the  day  and  is  ever  ready  to  support  his  position  by  intelligent 
argument.  The  honors  and  emoluments  of  office  have  had  no  attraction  for  him,  as  he  lias 
always  preferred  to  give  his  time  and  attention  to  his  business  affairs,  which  have  been 
capably  managed  and  have  brought  to  him  gratifying  success,  so  that  he  is  now  one  of  the 
substantia]  and  prosperous  farmers  of   Yankton  county. 


JUDGE  ALPHA  F.  ORR. 


Judge  Alpha  F.  Orr,  occupying  the  municipal  court  bench  in  Sioux  Falls,  in  the  perform- 
ance of  his  judicial  duties  adds  to  his  comprehensive  knowledge  of  the  law  the  excellent  trait 
of  executing  the  business  of  the  courts  with  fairness  and  dispatch.  He  was  born  in  Jersey 
City,  Xew  Jersey,  April  28,  1860,  and  is  a  son  of  James  and  Susannah  (Royle)  Orr,  the  former 
a  native  of  Belfast  county.  Ireland. 

Judge  Orr  acquired  his  education  in  the  Whitestown  (N.  Y.)  Seminary  and  at  Hamilton 
College,  Clinton,  New  York.  Following  this  he  taught  school  for  six  or  seven  years  in  New 
York  state  and  then,  having  determined  upon  a  legal  career,  studied  law.  He  was  admitted 
to  the  bar  on  the  6th  of  October,  1882,  and  in  1889  he  located  in  Sioux  Falls,  of  which  he  has 
since  been  a  resident.  Gradually  he  has  advanced  in  his  profession  to  a  foremost  place  in 
the  rank-  of  the  legal  fraternity,  possessing  tin-  ability  which  enables  him  to  cope  with 
intricate  legal  problems  and  bring  them  to  a  successful  solution.  With  a  mind  naturally 
logical  and  analytical  in  its  reasoning  Judge  Orr  has  never  feared  the  labor  so  necessary  in  the 
preparation  of  cases  for  the  courts,  while  in  his  presentation  of  his  cause  he  has  displayed 
the  soundest  reasoning  and  the  utmost  accuracy,  lie  became  well  known  at  the  South  Dakota 
bur  and  at  length  was  elected  city  attorney  of  Sioux  Falls,  serving  one  year.  He  was  later 
elected  states  attorney  for  four  years  and  in  1912  was  made  judge  of  the  municipal  court  for 
a  term  of  four  years.  Since  his  elevation  to  the  bench  Judge  Orr  has  allowed  no  personal 
feeling  or  opinion  to  sway  him  in  the  fair  and  faithful  administration  of  justice  and  he 
dispatches  tin'  business  of  the  court  in  the  same  prompt  and  able  manner  with  which  he 
cared  for  the  interests  of  his  clients  as  a  practitioner. 

In  April,  1886,  Judge  Orr  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Eva  E.  Green  and  both  are 
well  and  favorably  known  in  social  circles  of  Sioux  Falls.  Judge  Orr  belongs  to  the  Elks, 
the  Dacotah  Club,  the  Masonic  blue  lodge  anil  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  gives  his  political 
allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He  has  won  prominence  on  the  bench  of  the  municipal 
court  and  has  gained  equal  success  as  a  practicing  attorney,  his  analytical  mind,  untiring 
energy  and  strong  purpose  being  important  elements   in  his  progress. 


HARRY  M.  GAGE. 


Harry  M.  Cage  is  a  young  man  who  has  already  attained  a  position  of  prominence  in 
educational  circles  and  has  labored  effectively  for  intellectual  advancement  not  only  in  the 
classroom  but  also  on  the  lecture  platform.  He  is  now  the  president  of  Huron  College  and 
has  already  done  valuable  service  as  the  head  of  this  important  institution  of  learning. 

His  birth  occurred  in  Ohio  on  the  15th  of  October,  lsso.  His  father,  a  Presbyterian 
home  missionary,  came  west  in  1865  with  Sheldon  Jackson,  a  pioneer  who  attained  some 
fame  by  introducing  reindeer  into  Alaska.     As  a  small  boy  Harry  M.  Gage  lived  in  Minnesota, 

while  his  early  education   was  acquired  in  the  public  scl Is  of  La  Crosse.  Wisconsin,  where 

his  father  was  a  pastor.  Subsequently  he  attended  Grinnell  College  Academy  lor  two  years 
and  following  his  graduation  from  that  institution,  in  L896,  entered  the  University  of 
Wooster  in  Ohio,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  honors  (cum  laude)  in  1900.  While 
attending  the  Academy  and  during  tin1  early  part  of  his  college  course  he  helped  defray  his 
expenses  by  working  on  a  farm,  and  during  two  summers  he  sold  maps  in  Iowa  and  Illinois. 
In  the  February  prior  to  his  graduation  from  college  he  decided  upon  a  business  career  and 
made  a  contract  with  the  United  States  Building  &   Loan  Company  of  Akron,  Ohio,  agreeing 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

to  work  i. ii  t ]n-iii  oik-  year.  In  August,  1900,  however,  he  received  by  wire  an  offer  to  become 
instructor  in  Greek  in  Huron  College,  which  caused  him  to  change  his  plans  suddenly,  resign 
In-  position  in  Akron  and  go  to  Huron,  Smith  Dakota.  After  the  first  year  in  Huron  he 
le  instructor  in  philosophy,  Immediately  after  his  arrival  here  he  began  working  to 
promote  the  interests  of  the  colli  ge  among  the  people  of  South  Dakota  and  spoke  in  its  behalf 
in  mam  i  inn  i  in  - .  also  giving  many  addresses  he  in  re  teachers'  institutes  and  on  commencement 

icco   -.     lie  likewise  appeared  on  the  lecture  course  in  several  towns  of  the  state  and  spenl 

much  time  in  raising  mi y  in  pay  the  current  expenses  of  the  college,  leaving  the  work  of 

the  classroom  largelj    to  others.     While  still  a  resident  of  Huron  he  also  pursued  a  summer 
course  in  I  llicago   I  Diversity,  doing  graduate  work  in  psychology  and  education. 

In   1903  Mr.  G  id  In-  position  in  Huron  to  become  Columbia   University  Fellow 

in  Philosophy,  receiving  six  hundred  and  fifty  dollars  pet   year  in  that  capacity.     He  studied 

M    '-.''i     'link    i, H    two   years,   specializing   in   philosophy,   psychology   and    education.      In    1905 
he  was  appointed  assistant  in  philosophy  in  Columbia   University- and  resigned  to  accept   the 

Sj-mstrong    | Bsorship   in   philosophy   in   Parsons  College  of    Fairfield,   Iowa.     Throughout 

Hn    next    i years  he  devoted  his  time  exclusively  to  classroom   work,  while  during   the 

summer  months  he  did  work  in  the  Teachers  College  of  Columbia  University.    Throughout  < 

summer  season  he  appeared  on  Chautauqua  programs. 

In  1909  he  was  appointed  .lean  of  the  facultj  of  Parsons  College,  serving  in  that  capacity 
for  three  years  and  spending  much  of  the  time  in  general  administrative  work.  During  the 
year-  1911-12  he  did  considerable  work  under  the  direction  of  the  committee  on  speakers 
for  The  Men  and  Religion  Forward  Movement,  speaking  on  problems  of  religion  in  rural  com- 
munities and  on  mental  hygiene  in  Illinois,  Iowa  and  Nebraska. 

In  1912  Mr.  Cage  accepted  an  appointment  to  the  position  of  dean  of  the  faculty  and 
professor  of  philosophy  and  education  in  Huron  College.     In  this  position  he  devoted  most  of 

his  time  to  elassri i  duties  and  to  developing  the  purely  educational  work  of  the  college.     As 

president    he   will   continue   instruction   in   the  elassri giving  personal  attention   to  student 

life  in  the  college  and  to  increasing  an  interest  in  scholarship  in  all  departments  of  instruction. 
<»n  the  7th  of  August,  1912.  President  Gage  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Florence 
Louise  Avery,  of  Newburgh,  New  York.  She  is  a  graduate  of  the  New  England  Conservatory 
of  Music  in  Boston,  Massachusetts,  was  also  a  pupil  of  Teichmuller  of  Leipzig,  Germany,  and 
has  gained  an  enviable  reputation  as  a  teacher  of  the  piano. 


ROBERT  LINCOLN  SLAGLE. 

South   Dakota    has  every  reason  to  he  proud  of  her  State  University  at   Vermillion,  as 

since    its    founding    it    has  grown    steadily    and    rapidly    in    excellence   and    in    influence   and    has 

had  much  to  do  in  developing  the  mind  and  spirit  that  must  always  keep  pace  with  material 

1  -   ii   the  commonwealth   is   in   the  end  to  occupy  a   place  of  honor  in   the  world.     It 

lia     beei innate  m  its  administrators  as  its  presidents  have  from  its  establishment   been 

men    possessing    the   virility   of   character   thai    is   only   associated   with    the   west    ami   also 

men   who   have   combi I    line   intellectual   training   ami   broad   culture   in   the   hot   sen-,,  of 

thai   word  with  business  ami  executive  ability  of  a  high  order. 

The   prevent    head   of   (he    institution.    Robert    Lincoln    Slagle,   was   horn    ill    Hanover.   York 

county,   I'eiin  ylvania,   March    li.   L865,  a   son  of  William   Augustus  and    Margaret   Elizabeth 

iSlinei   slagle.     After  receiving  a   thorough  elementary  ami  secondary  education   he  entered 

111  ollege  at   I'.aslon.  Pennsylvania,  and  there  took   hi-  undergraduate  work,  receiving 

oi    Bachelor  of   Arts   in    1887.     Al    the  complete f  a    further  irse  of   study 

given   t!ie   degree  of    Master  oi    Arts    in    1890   by    In-  alma    mater   and    four  years   later 

Johns   Hopkins  I  diversity  of   Bait e,  Maryland,  conferred  upon  him  the  degree  of  Doctor 

liy,     For  oiH    year  he  was  an  analyst   and   food   investigator  in    New    Yoil,   city, 
iM ■■  i      ii    oi    Professor   W.  0.    Atwater,   the   first    pure   food   expert    of   the   federal 

government. 

Sinie    |8!I5    Mr.   Single   has    been    a    teacher  and   educational    administrator.      In    that    year 

ll''   am<>  ol    chemistry   in   the   South    Dakota   stale  College  and   held   thai   chaii 

until    1897,    w  In  professor   of  chemistry   in    tin     South    Dakota    Slate  School  of 


ROBERT   I..  SLAGLE 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  585 

Mines,  and  in  1899  was  elected  president  of  thai  institution.  In  1906  he  returned  to  the 
South  Dakota  State  College  as  chiei  executive  and  held  that  position  until  1914.  On  the 
Lst  of  February,  L914,  he  was  installed  as  president  of  the  State  University  of  South 
Dakota  at  Vermillion.  All  of  the  above  named  institutions  are  under  the  control  of  the 
same  governing  board.  1 1  i ^  ability  to  plan  wisely,  to  direct  efficiently  the  labors  of  others 
and  secure  the  cooperation  of  the  governing  board,  faculty  and  students  has  grown  from 
year  to  year  and  as  his  responsibilities  have  increased  his  power  as  an  executive  has  increased 
in  like  proportion,  lis  makes  a  careful  study  not  only  of  educational  conditions,  educational 
developments  and  the  trend  of  educational  movements  throughout  the  country  at  large, 
but  lie  also  seeks  to  understand  fully  the  conditions  peculiar  to  South  Dakota  and  the 
lines  along  which  her  greatest  development  -will  probably  lie.  Only  by  so  doing  can  he  so 
direct  the  Mate  University  that  it  shall  prove  of  the  greatest  service  to  the  people  of  the 
~i.nr  and  so  be   iii   truth  a   state  university.     The   institution   maintains  a  high  standard  of 

scholarship   and    at    the    - ■   time   all    tonus   of   student    activity   are  encouraged,   as   it  is 

believed  that  they  in  their  proper  place  form  an  essential  part  of  the  best. and  most  efficient 
collegi  training.  The  University  of  South  Dakota  lias  already  gained  an  honorable  place 
among  the  state  universities  of  the  west  and  a  continuance  of  the  present  wise  policy  of 
administration   will   without    doubt   gain   it    more   prestige   and   influence   in   the  future. 

Dr.  Slagle  was  married  May  28,  1896,  at  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  to  Miss  Gertrude  Anna 
Riemann,  a  daughter  ol  Paul  Riemann.  Dr.  Slagle  is  a  communicant  of  the  1'rotestant 
Episcopal  church  and  does  all  in  his  powei  to  further  moral  development  and  the  application 
to  life  of  the  principles  of  Christianity.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Sons  of  the  American 
Revolution;  a  fellow  in  the  American  Association  for  the  Advancement  of  Science  and  a 
member  of  the  Phi  Beta  Kappa.  Fraternally  he  is  a  Knights  Templar  Mason.  In  all  that 
lie  does  lie  manifests  not  only  the  aggressiveness  and  willingness  to  take  the  initiative  that 
i-.  characteristic  of  tin-  American  people,  but  also  tint  patience  and  thoroughness  which 
goes  to  the  root  of  a  matter  even  though  to  do  so  requires  painstaking  and  laborious 
investigation,  this  latter  characteristic  being  his  heritage  from  his  German  forbears.  The 
family,  however,  has  been  in  the  United  States  for  many  generations,  his  ancestors  being 
numbered  among  the  first  German  settlers  in  the  province  of  Pennsylvania  in  colonial 
tines,  lie  lias  been  associated  with  the  state  of  South  Dakota  for  more  than  two  decades 
and  has  thoroughly  identified  himself  with  her  interests  and  by  so  doing  has  gained  honor 
not  only  among  those  immediately  connected  with  him  in  educational  work  but  also  among 
the  people  at   large. 


NEAL   C.    HA  LI.. 


V:il  ( '.  Hall  is  county  treasurer  of  Lawrence  county  and  makes  his  home  in  Deadwood. 
lie  was  horn  at  Eau  Claire,  Wisconsin,  May  24,  1881,  a  son  of  Frank  A.  and  Nancy 
i  Mcintosh  i  Hall,  the  former  a  native  of  Boston,  Massachusetts,  and  the  latter  of  Farm- 
ington,  Maine.  In  early  life  tin'  father  engaged  in  the  lumber  business  and  on  leaving 
New  England  went  to  Wisconsin,  lie  left  home  at  the  age  of  fourteen  years  and  began 
work  in  the  lumber  camps  and  sawmills  near  lain  Claire.  In  that  locality  he  married  and 
established  his  home,  lie  became  superintendent  for  the  Empire  Lumber  Company  and 
continuously  acted  in  that  capacitj  until  mill,  when  he  retired  from  active  life.  In  business 
connections  he  worked  his  way  steadily  upward  and  won  a  substantial  measure  of  success 
which  was  the  legitimate  reward  of  his  industry,  perseverance  and  fidelity.  He  is  now 
enjoying  well  earned  rest  in  his  home  at  Russell,  Minnesota.  His  wife  passed  away  in 
Eau  Claire,  Wisconsin,  in  1905.  In  their  family  were  two  children:  Earl  L.,  who  is  living 
in  Russell,  Minnesota,  where  he  is  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery;  and 
Neal  C. 

The  latter  attended  school  in  Wisconsin  afterward  became  a  student  in  the  Minneapolis 
Academy   and   still   later   attended   the    Universit}'   of    Minnesota.   When   twenty   years   of   age 

he    put    aside    his    te\tl ks    ami    made    hi-    initial    step    ill    the    business    world,    becoming    an 

employe  in  the  Simmons  hardware  store  of  Minneapolis.  He  there  remained  as  a  salesman 
for  four  years,  at  the  end  of  which  time  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Lead,  where 


>86  HIST'  >i<\    i  H   S<  )UTH   DAKOTA 

In-  entered  the  service  of  the  Homestake  Vlining  Company,  with  which  he  was  connected 
foi  foui  years.  He  the ved  the  appointment  of  deputy  treasurer  and  has  been  con- 
nected with  the  office  since,  devoting  his  entire  time  to  the  duties  "i  his  position,  which 
he  discharges  in  a  prompt,  capable  and  loyal  manner,  making  ;i  creditable  record  in  office. 

On  Ha-   l.lth  ni   August,   1900,  Mr.  Hull  was  united  in  marriage  to   Miss   Daisy  O'Brien, 

;i  native  of  Mi iapolis  and  a  daughter  of  Burke  and  Flora   (Lovejoj  i  O'Brien,  both  of  whom 

were  natives  ol   the  state  of    Main.-.     The  father,  who  was  a   merchant,  ultimately  beca a 

re  idenf    of    South    Dakota,  settling    in   Lead   in    1905.     There   he  embarked   in    business   and 

is  still   proprietor  of  a   store  al   that   place.     He  served  as  a   drum r  boy   in  a  Minnesota 

regiment  during  the  Civil  war,  joining  the  army  at  the  age  ol  fourteen  years  and  remaining 
at  tin-  front  for  a  year  and  eight  months.  Mrs.  Hall  is  the  youngest  oi  a  family  of  four 
children  and  h\  her  marriage  has  become  the  mother  of  three  children:  Elizabeth  Lucille, 
who  was  born  July  17,  1907;  Frances  Estelle,  August  21,  1909;  and  Neal  Chester,  November 
19,   1911. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Hall  is  a  stalwart  republican  and  has  been  a  recognized  leader  in 
party  ranks  in  his  section  of  the  state.  Hi-  represented  Lawrence  county  in  the  state  conven- 
tion at  Pierre  in  1913.  He  served  for  two  years  as  deputy  county  treasurer  and  was  then 
elected  I"  the  office  of  county  treasurer  of  Lawrence  county,  in  which  position  he  is  now 
serving  for  the  fourth  year.  His  father-in-law  served  for  four  years  as  an  alderman  in 
Minneapolis  and  in  I'.iln  was  ■  l«-i  t .-<1  a  member  of  tin-  Smith  Dakota  legislature  from  Lawrence 
county. 

Mr.  Hall  is  well  known  in  fraternal  circles,  holding  membership  with  the  Benevolent 
Protective  Order  of   Elks,  the  Workmen   and  the   Yeomen.     He  has  a   wide  acquaintance  in 

Lawrence  county  and  the  esteem  of  many  wl i  he  has  met  from  other  sections  of  the  stati-. 

In  his  home  locality  his  friends  are  many,  for  all  who  know  him  entertain  for  him  warm 
regard. 


TIIOKK  (l.  i-:u.ism\. 


Thore  0.  Ellison  is  of  Norwegian  descent  and  manifests  those  admirable  traits  of  inde- 
pendence, energy  and  straightforwardness  characteristic  of  his  Scandinavian  ancestry.  For  a 
number  of  years  he  has  carried  on  farming  and  stock-raising  on  his  property  on  section  11, 
spirit  Mound  township,  <  lay  county.  His  birth  occurred  in  Wisconsin  on  the  15th  of  Novem- 
ber, 1866,  but  his  parents,  B.  L.  and  Anna  Ellison,  were  natives  of   Norway.     They  rami-  to 

Ann-lira   with  their  respective  parents  when  children  and  grev    to  maul |  and  womanhood 

in  Wisconsin,  where  their  marriage  occurred.  The  father  was  for  three  years  a  soldier  in 
the  Inion  army  during  the  Civil  war.  having  enlisted  when  but  eighteen  years  of  age.  In 
1868  In-  and  his  wife  rami-  to  South  Dakota  ami  settled  in  Clay  county,  where  he  entered  a 

preemption  claim  and  also  a  homestead.     He  continued  to  follow    tl -cupation  of  farming 

until  liis  death,  which  occurred  in  1876.  His  widow  survived  him  for  many  years,  dying  on 
the  31st   oi  June,  1913.     Thore  0.  Ellison  is  the  eldest  of  the  five  children  born  to  them,  the 

others   being:     (i Iman,  of   Pleasant    Valley   township;    Albert,   likewise  of   that    township; 

Isaac,  of  Miner  county,  South  Dakota-,  and  Joseph,  of  Vermillion.  The  mother  was  married 
the  second  time,  becoming  the  wife  of  Fred  Knutson,  by  whom  she  had  three  children:  Inge- 
borg,  who  died  in  infancy;  [da;  and  Alice.  Ida  is  the  wife  oi  George  Jensen,  of  Spirit  Mound 
hip. 

Tl O.  Ellison  was  but  a  child  of  two  years  when  brought  to  this  state  by  his  parents 

and  received  his  education  in  the  country  schools  of  Clay  county.  He  remained  at  home  until 
his  marriage  and  then  began  farming  for  himself.  In  1896  he  removed  to  Spirit  Mound  town- 
ship and  purchased  •  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land  upon  which  he  -till  resides.     He  has 

added  to  his  holdings  and  now  owns  six  hundred  and  forty  acre-  of  finely  improved  land,  all 
oi   winch   i-  under  cultivation.     In  addition  to  raising   grain   he   feeds  stock  extensively  ami 

finds  thai  the  two  branches  of  agriculture  supple nt   each  other  am]  thus  secure  tin-  largest 

profit    with  Hi--  leas!    waste.     He  was  om-  of  tl ganizers  of  the  Citizens  Bank  ami  Trust 

Company  ol  Vermillion,  in  which  In-  still  holds  stock,  ami  also  own-  shares  in  the  Farmers 
Elevator  Company  oi  Vermillion,  lie  ha-  served  a-  director  oi  that  company  ami  in  like 
capai  ii    in  tie-  l-'a i.  Grain  Dealers  Association  of  South   Dakota.     IK-  i-  treasurer  of  the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  587 

Farmers  Tornado  &  Cyclone  insurance  Association  of  Union  and  Clay  counties,  this  state,  and 
his  duties  in  these  various  connections  make  no  small  demand  upon  his  time  and  energy. 

In  1895  Mr.  Ellison  married  Miss  Mary  Knutson,  a  native  of  Monona  county,  Iowa,  and 
a  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Guri  Knutson,  both  of  whom  were  born  in  Norway.  In  1844  they 
came  to  the  United  States  and  settled  in  Iowa,  where  the  father  was  an  active  and  prosperous 
agriculturist  for  many  years.  He  is  still  living  upon  the  homestead  at  the  age  of  seventy-one 
years,  but  his  wife  died  in  1896.  To  their  union  were  born  live  children,  of  whom  Mrs.  Ellison 
is  the  second  in  order  of  birth,  the  others  being:  Mrs.  J.  C.  Johnson,  of  Monona  county.  Iowa: 
Peter,  also  a  resident  of  the  Hawkeye  state;  Louis,  at  home:  and  Charles,  of  Canada.  Mr. 
and  .Mrs.  Ellison  have  three  children:  Aida  Grace,  a  graduate  of  the  Lutheran  College  of 
Canton,  this  state,  and  now  a  teacher;  Mildred  Leona,  a  high-school  student  at  Vermillion; 
and  Lloyd,  at  home.     The  family  all  belong  to  the  Lutheran  church. 

Mr.  Ellison  is  a  republican  and  has  served  lor  five  years  as  township  assessor.  He  held 
tlie  office  of  township  clerk  for  a  similar  period  and  for  four  years  has  been  county  commis- 
sioner.    Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.     He  has  gai ! 

unusual  prosperity  and  has  succeeded  by  wisely  utilizing  the  opportunities  that  have  pre- 
sented themselves,  and  by  the  exercise  of  energy  and  initiative,  and  none  can  justly  accuse 
him  of  double  dealing  or  unfairness.  The  integrity  of  his  life  has  won  him  the  unqualified 
respect  and  esteem  of  all  who  know  him  and  hi--  personal  friends  are  many. 


FEED  H.  RUGG. 


Business  enterprise  finds  exemplification  in  the  record  of  Fred  H.  Rugg,  of  Rapid  (  ity, 
who  is  president  of  the  Rugg  Lumber  &  Coal  (  ompany.  He  has  made  his  home  there  since 
1891,  and  has  been  closely  connected  with  the  development  of  that  section  of  the  state  and 
with  events  which  have  shaped  its  history.  Each  step  in  his  career  has  been  a  forward  one 
and  his  powers  have  developed  through  the  exercise  of  effort.  He  was  born  in  Claremont, 
New  Hampshire,  .lime  :.'.  1856,  a  son  of  .John  Jl.  Rugg,  also  a  native  of  New  Hampshire  and 
a  descendant  of  one  of  New  England's  earliest  families.  The  original  ancestor  came  to 
America  in  L654,  and  was  one  of  the  Erst  settlers  of  Lancaster,  Massachusetts.  His  wile 
and  children  were  victim-  oi  tic  Indian  massacre  which  occurred  in  1696.  Daniel  Rugg. 
tie-  great-grandfather  of  Fred  H.  Rugg.  was  a  soldier  of  the  Revolutionary  war.  He  enlisted 
on  three  different  occasions,  lii-t  becoming  a  member  of  the  Middlesex  Regiment  under 
Colonel  Samuel  Bollard,  afterward  serving  with  Colonel  Dikes'  command  during  l?7ij  and 
1777,  and  later  under  Colonel  Elmer  Perry  in  1780.  John  H.  Rugg.  the  father  of  Fred  II. 
Rugg,  was  a  soldier  of  the  Civil  war.  He  enlisted  in  the  Ninth  New  Hampshire  Volunteer 
Infantry,  participated  in  the  both  contested  battle  of  Antietam  and  was  soon  afterward 
honorably  discharged  because  oi  physical  disability.  When  he  regained  hi-  health,  however, 
he  reenlisted  in  the  Veterans  Reserve  I  orps  and  served  until  the  close  of  the  war.  His 
wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Abigail  Blanehard,  was  descended  from  early  Sent,! 
si  ttlers  oi   New   England. 

Fred  11.  Rugg  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  Claremont,  New  Hampshire,  ami 
also  pursued  an  advanced  course  in  the  high  school.  In  1876  he  came  to  the  west  and 
followed  the  profession  of  civil  engineering  m  connection  with  various  railways  wesi  oi 
the  Mississippi  river,  and  was  for  a  time  located  at  Shoshone,  Idaho.  In  fss:;  he  returned 
to  the  middle  west,  settling  at  Cedar  Rapids,  Nebraska,  where  he  was  employed  as  a  book- 
keeper m  fhe  office  'if  :i  flour  milling  company  and  later  in  a  bank  conducted  by  his 
employers.  In  fs'.n  he  came  to  Rapid  (ity.  where  he  w  i-  engaged  in  the  survey  of  the 
Black  Hills  division  ,,t  the  Northwestern  Railway.  Six  months  later  In-  entered  the  office 
oi  the  lliil-l  a  Price  Lumber  Company  in  the  capacity  oi  bookkeeper  ami  was  afterward 
advanced  to  the  position  of  manager.  In  1905  he  purchased  all  other  interests  and  incor- 
porated the  business  under  the  name  ol  tic  Rugg  Lumber  &  Coal  Company.  He  is  now 
managing  his  interests  under  that  name  ami  is  at  the  head  of  oi t  the  important  com- 
mercial enterprises  of  the  city.  He  is  ilsd  .i  directoi  of  the  First  National  Lite  ^v  Accident 
Insurance  (ompany. 


HISTORY    <)K  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

On  the  15th  oi  February,  1882,  Mr.  Rugg  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Susan  M. 
Perkins,  ol  Lynn,  Massachusetts,  a  daughter  of  Captain  A.  X.  Perkins,  who  for  many  years 
":l-  tl"'  captain  ol  whaling  ships  out  < •  i  Nantucket.  To  Mr.  and  Mis.  Rugg  have  been  born 
'""  children,  but  Fred  <'..  the  elder,  is  new  deceased.  The  younger,  Harold  11..  is  a 
student   of  electrical  en<  iring   in   the  South   Dakota  Stat.-  School  of  Mines. 

111  politics   Mr.  Rugg   is  a  republican  of  the  progressive  type.     He  Berved  for  four  years 

■'-  :'   member  oi   the  scl 1   board  of   Rapid  City  and  during  two  years  of  the  time  was  its 

president   and  for  cue  year  he  was  mayor  of  Rapid  City.     In    1912  he  was  the  presidential 

on   thi    pro ive  ticket.     Fraternally  he  is  a    Mason.     He  lias  attained  the  Knight 

ai  degrei  in  the  i*o  h  Rite,  the  thirty  second  degree  in  the  Scottish  Rite  and  is  a  mem- 
'" ■'    ol    the   Mystic  Shrine.      In    1914   he  became  grand    junior  warden   of  South   Dakota.     He 

ilways  !"■■ 'ii   trin    to  the  beneficent    spirit   of  the  craft   and  the  high   standards  of  man- 

1 '  :""'  citizenship   which   it    inculcates.     There  are  indeed   tew    features  in  his  life  which 

could  awaken  condemnation  and  the  understanding  he  has  displayed  in  the  management 
"i  his  business  interests  and  his  unremitting  energy  arc  features  which  any  might  well 
emulate. 


CHARLES  GRIFFIN  ST.  JOHN. 

Charles  Griffin  St.  John,  residing  a1  Clear  Lake,  is  the  enmity  superintendent,  of  schools 
oi    Deuel  county  and  is  allied   with   that    progressive  element   which   is  seeking  the  continued 

dvancemenl  and  improvement  of  the  scl I  system  of  the  state.     He  was  born  in  Lafayette. 

near  Sparta,  Wisconsin,  on  tin  6th  of  February,  1873,  and  is  a  sou  of  Levi  and  Jane  (Jones) 
SL  John,  the  former  a  native  of  St.  Johnsbury,  Vermont,  while  the  latter  was  born  near 
1  ardiff,  Wale,,,  and  came  to  America  when  a  child  of  seven  years  with  an  uncle  and  aunt, 
who  settled  in  Columbus,  Wisconsin,  where  Jane  Jones  grew  to  womanhood  and  was  married. 
1,1  1883  Levi  St.  John  brought  his  family  to  South  Dakota  and  secured  a  homestead  a  mile 
and  a  half  southeast  of  Clear  Lake,  in  Dene]  county,  on  which  he  resided  until  the  time  of 
his  death,  transforming  a  wild  tract  of  land  into  richly  cultivated  fields.  He  was  busily 
engaged  in  Farming  until  1891,  when  his  life's  labors  were  ended.  His  widow  afterward 
removed  to  Clear  Lake,  where  she  now  resides  at  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-eight  years. 
'  l  aides  G.  St.  John  spent  his  youthful  days  under  the  parental  roof  and  acquired  his 
education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  stale  and  of  South  Dakota,  ultimately  becoming 
a  student  in  the  South  Dak.it;,  stale  Normal,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class 
'"'   1901.     Prior  to  this  time  he  had  taught   two  term,  i,,  the  district   schools  of  Deuel  county 

:""1   before   his  eolleg urse  was  ended   be  remained  away   from   the  normal   for  one  year 

'"  ■'"  '   as  principal  of  the  (  lear  Lake  scl I.     In  the  fall  of  1901   he  went  to  Toronto.  South 

Dakota,  being   principal  of  the  scl 1  oi    that   city   for  three  years,  and  later  he  was  out  of 

'  '''"'■'" :l1  work   for  two  year,,  during  which  period  1 perated  the  home  farm  and  in  the 

wintei   oi    1906  i  engaged  in  the  grain  business  i,,  North  Dakota,     lie  (ben  resumed  his  work 

'"   ""    '•l'"' ■'!   held  and   in  the   fall  of   1907  again   went    to  Toronto  as  principal  of  the 

"l  there  In  the  fall  of  1909  he  went  to  Clear  Lake  to  accept  the  position  of  principal 
'be  nhool  ol  that  place,  in  which  position  he  continued  for  three  years,  and  for  two  years 
|l;il    time  the  school   won   first   prize  in  the  state  exhibit   of  education  at  the  stale   Fair, 

"li    first    honors    in    1911    ami    1912,    while    in    I'M::    tin nty    prize    was   won.      In 

1     1912,    I  role-,,,,-   St.  John    was   elected   county   superintendent    of  scl Is  and   so 

satisfactory  was  bis  administration  that  he  was  reelected  in   191  I  without  opposition.     It  is  a 
ict    that   his   interest    in   the  work   inspires   teachers  and   pupils   under  him,  that 
1    :i"'  at   once  practical  and  progressive  and  that   his  efforts  are  resultant 

h  of   December,   1907,  Mr.  St.  John  was  married  to   Miss   Pear]   Ida    Borne,    if 

'''-"   Laki  i  and  to  them  has  l n  born  a  daughter,  Nina   Marie.     Mrs.  St.  John  is  a  daughter 

1   Matilda    (Bui-field)    Borne,  now  residents  of  Minneapolis,  and  a  granddaughter 
of  Colonel   Urn-field  ol    M sota.     The   Familj    attend   the   Baptist  church,  of  which   Mrs,  St 

John     I        ; Miher. 

John  belongs  to  Phoenix  Lodge,  No.   L29,  A.  F.  &   A.  M.,  of  Clear  Lake.    In 
i   republican,  and  his   interest   in  the  political  questions  of  the  day   is  that   of 


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the  student  who  delves  deep  into  the  real  reason  of  things.  Beside  his  professional  activity- 
he  is  president  of  the  Clear  Lake  Fanners  Elevator  Company  and  president  of  the  Clear  Lake 
Electric  Light  &  Telephone  Company.  He  owns  two  hundred  acres  of  valuable  farm  land 
two  miles  southwest  of  Clear  Lake  but  after  all  his  chief  interest  is  in  his  work  in  the 
educational  field,  where  his  labors  are  of  far-reaching  influence  and  benefit.  He  was  a  dele- 
gate to  the  state  convention  of  the  graded  schools  department  in  1910  and  was  elected  presi- 
dent of  the  common  graded  department  and  now  holds  the  office  of  vice  president  of  the 
superintendents  department  of  education,  lie  is  also  a  member  of  the  State  Reading  Circle 
board.  His  sagacity  is  keen  and  his  vision  is  broad  and  his  labors  are  producing  splendid 
results  for  the  public-school  system  of  the  state. 


WILLIAM  FRANCIS  TEEMAN  BUSHNELL. 

That  which  we  hoard  and  cherish  above  all  else  are  the  priceless  gems  of  memory.  The 
remembrance  of  a  noble  life  with  its  high  purposes,  its  honorable  activity,  its  noble  deeds,  its 
kindliness  and  its  love  is  the  most  precious  and  sacred  thing  in  the  world.  The  record  of 
William  Francis  Teeman  Bushnell  was  so  regarded  by  all  who  knew  him.  His  home  was  in 
Aberdeen,  South  Dakota,  but  he  was  a  man  of  the  nation  in  that  he  reached  out  through 
his  chosen  life  work  and  his  sympathy  to  all  mankind.  In  art  circles  through  his  music,  in 
business  through  his  activity  in  journalism,  in  public  affairs  through  his  indorsement  of  and 
cooperation  with  all  movements  for  civic  betterment  he  was  a  prominent  figure  and  though 
his  .life  record  was  brought  to  a  close  ere  it  had  spanned  forty-three  years,  it  remains  today 
as  a  source  of  encouragement  and  inspiration  to  all  who  knew  him.  Born  in  Peru,  Illinois, 
December  3,  1S57,  he  was  the  ninth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  teii  children.  The  father, 
William  Francis  Bushnell,  was  a  government  contractor,  who  became  one  of  the  pioneer 
residents  of  Illinois.  Removing  with  his  family  to  Evanston,  thai  state,  m  the  early  '70s, 
he  executed  government  contracts  for  the  building  of  lighthouses  and  life-saving  stations  on 
the  Great  Lakes. 

The  home  training  of  William  F'.  T.  Bushnell  constituted  a  wise  preparation  for  the 
duties,  responsibilities  and  obligations  of  later  life,     lb     \\;i-   yet  a  boy  when  something  of 

the  real  value  of  money  came  to  him  through  his  experience  as  ; inploye  in  a  printing  office 

in   Mendota,  Illinois.     He   also   early  came   to   realize   the   worth   of   education   and   eagerly 
availed  himself  of  the  opportunity  of  spending  two  years  as  a  student  in  Northwestern  I'ni- 

versity  during  the   residence   of  the   family   at   Evanston.      He   was   only   al 1    sixteen   or 

seventeen  years  of  age  when  he  took  charge  of  workmen  in  his  father's  employ,  devoting  three 
years  to  that  service. 

Ambitious  to  engage  in  business  on  his  own  account,  he  turned  to  the  art  oi  music  .i-  an 
avenue  toward  that  end.  Nature  endowed  him  with  musical  talent  which  he  had  cultivated 
by  improving  every  opportunity.  After  leaving  his  father's  employ  lie  began  teaching  music, 
composing  and  publishing  his  compositions  and  giving  concerts  through  Illinois  and  Iowa 
and  later  in  Dakota.  He  was  aiways  a  factor  in  promoting  musical  taste  and  love  of  the  art 
in  every  section  which  he  visited,  yet  he  did  not  make  this   his  life  work,   for  on  going  to 

Huron,  South   Dakota,  in   18S3,  he   again    beea :onneeted    with   the   trade   which   he   had 

learned  in  boyhood — that  of  printing.    The  Dakota   Farmer,  published  at  Huron,  was  a  strug- 
gling journal  and  during  his  second  year  spent  at  IIuk.h  he  associated  himself  with  Augustin 

Davis  in  tin'  purchase  ami  c luci   of  the  paper.     In   L88S  he  purchased  his  partner's  interest 

and  remained  thereafter  sole  proprietor  until  (he  organization  of  the  W.  F.  T.  Bushnell  Publish- 
ing Company. 

While  residing  in  Huron  Mr.  Bushnell  was  married  <>n  the  3d  of  .Tune,  1886,  to  Miss 
Blanche  Van  Pelt,  a  daughter  of  George  T.  Van  Pelt  of  Indiana,  and  they  became  (lie  [parents 
of  two  sons  and  a  daughter;  Paul  N.,  Frederick  W.  and  Helen,  the  Bons  being  now  active  in 
the  management  of  their  own  business  interests. 

Following  his  marriage  Mr.  Bushnell  continued  f"  reside  in  Huron  until  1893,  when  lie 
came  to  Aberdeen  and  thereafter  continued  the  publication  of  the  Dakota  Fanner  in  the  lattej 
city.  His  efficient  management  was  at  once  manifest.  He  made  hi-  paper  the  leading  farm 
journal  of  the  Dakotas  and  his  plant  one  of  the  best  publishing  properties  in  the  west.    About 


592  HIST)  iRY  I  >F  SOUTH    DAKOTA 

|s''r''   VIr.  Bushnell  w:  u   partnership  by  N.  E.  Carnine  of  Brookings,  South  Dakota, 

and  thej   purchased  and  removed  into  a  new  block  with  a  new  plant  and  were  settled  in  their 

' modious  quarters  when   Mr.  Bushnell's  life  of  untiring  energy  was  brought   to  it-  close. 

Concerning   his  business  -   intimate  friend  and  associate  in    journalism,  Eon.   M.   F. 

lej  "i  i  larj  .  South  I  lakota,  «  rote: 

"In  all  his  di    I  Jr.  Bushnell  was  the  soul  oi  honor.     For  nearly    seventeen  years  the 

ritet   knew    him  and  his  work  intimately.     We  recall  more  than  once  seeing  checks  returned 

'  "'   ,l,,:'-  '"'   large  i ints,  and  when  money  was  sorely  ided,  simply  because  the  adver- 
tisements accompanying  them   were  not    what    Mr.  Bushnell  thought   thej    ought    to  be.     We 

I"1" ■  instance  of  this  kind   in   particular,  foi   the  reason,  perhaps,  that   at   the  ti 

the  very  existence  of  the  paper  seemed  hanging  in  the  balance.  The  season  had  been  one  of  the 
worst  Dakota  has  known;  3  had  stopped  coming  in  a  I st  wholly,  and  bills  were  accumu- 
lating and  the  last  available  dollar  was  needed  in  mi, re  places  tli  in  one.    Among  the  few  letters 

that    morning   was  on ntaining  a  check  for  nearly  two  hundred  dollar-  from  a  c tiss 

house  ol  doubtful  standing.  Without  a  moment's  hesitation,  this  man  of  iron  and  honor 
thrust  the  check  back  into  the  letter,  hastily  wrote  a  line  across  it.  and  remailed  it  to  the 
senders.  When  we  remonstrated  gently,  saying  that  the  linn  was  admitted  to  some  of  the 
bi  st  farm  papers,  the  reply  came  as  quickly  as  the  check  went:  'Though  my  paper  goes  dovt  0, 
1,111  I  have  to  work  as  a  Farm  hand  to  feed  my  wife  and  children,  not  a  thing  shall  go  into  its 
columns  with  my  knowledge  that  can  by  any  possibility  mislead  a  single  reader.'" 

As  stated.  Mr.  Bushnell  made  the  Dakota  Farmer  one  of  the  most  successful  farm  journals 
oi  the  country,    lie  also  organized  the  Dakota  (  ereal  Company  and  remained  at  its  head  until 

his  demise. 

Tl"'  a-ame  of  his  influence  it  is  almost  impossible  to  determine,  for  his  activities  were 

exerted  along  many  lines,  being  at  all  times  actuated  by  the  spirit  of  progress  and  permeated 

''>    ""    N '   I. load  humanitarianisra   and  oi   Christianity.     He  never  deviated   Mom   the 

highest  principles  of  honor  in  his  business  affairs  and  he  eagerly  embraced  the  opportunities 

tha1    w""l<1  enable   him    to  help   his   fellow n.     Be   was  greatly   interested   in   methods   Foi 

developing  the  agricultural  possibilities  of  the  state;  was  secretary  ot  the  state  Agricultural 
Association,  oi  the  Sheep  Breeders'  Association,  of  the  first  board  of  agriculture  oi  Dakota 
territory  and  also  of  the  state  board  of  agriculture.  \\  hen  the  question  of  Dakota's  admission 
to  the  union  as  a  state  was  foremost,  he  practically  turned  over  his  business  interests  to 
others  and  entered  strenuously  into  the  effort,  not  only  to  secure  Dakota's  admission,  but  to 
secure  it-  admission  under  prohibition  laws  a  result  that  was  accomplished.  He  was  a 
believer    in    republican    principles   but    never   all. .wed    partisanship    to    interfere   with    the   right. 

1  mi. illy  he  was  c eeted  with  the  Masons  and  with  the  Odd   Fellows.     For  many  years 

llr   was  : st    active,  earnest    worker   in   behali    oi   the   Methodist    church,   but   his  religion 

1 1. in-,  ended  denominational  lines,  reaching  above  into  the  higher  realms  of  pure  and  undefined 
Christianity.  He  organized  and  was  superintendent  ..1  the  First  Union  Sunday  school  at 
Huron  and  when  the  Methodist  Sundaj  school  was  organized  he  became  its  superintendent  and 
'0  continued  throughout  the  period  of  his  residence  in  Huron.     He  did  not  believe  Christianity 

was   a    thine   apart    Ii lady    life.      He    Felt    it    had    to   do    with    every   duty    and    with    every 

relation  and  in  religious  work   his  interest   I  energy   were  conspicuously  displayed.     Death 

'  "'"'  •"  him  at  (.dorado  Sprines,  whither  he  had  gone  to  attend  the  N'nti il  Convention  of 

'•"arnicrs,  and  there  he  passed  away  August  25,  L900.     The  summons  was  sudden  but  he  was 

f"".v  prepared,  tor  his  life  record  contained  •elected  opportunities. 

1,1  speaking  ol  hi-  death  In-  pastor  said:     ••  \-  a  man.  I   have  lost  a  true  hearted  friend. 

s  a  citizen,  I  have  lost  a  fellow  citizen  of  especial  merit.     As  a  Christian,  I  lane  lost  one  of 

most  congenial  ...  workers  with  wl it   has  been  my  privilege  to  associate.     I kin"  at. 

'     '      a    man  ..1    business,  we  certainly  can   see  ; \ainple  at    once   wholesome  and   helpful 

'"  illr-  l,n""  -  i«  the  Held.     It  i-  not  -imply  the  fact  that   he  was  successful  as  a  man  of  busi- 
"  il   is  the  method  by  which  he  became  successful,  that  challenges  our  scrutiny.     Living 

'  ll0  did,  i'i  the  early  days  ol  state's  develo] nt.  amid  Hi.,  rush  for  riches  by  questionable  ' 

-es.  his  heard,  at  least,  was  not  overcome  by  the  desire  to  build  a  fortune  in  hot  haste. 

'  ■'" 1 1  lit  and  w  it  h  ti  11 1 .1 ising  prospects,  he  entered  on  hi-  work  as  journalist, 

-  content   to  struggle  on   with   but   slowly  ace, lating  capital.     When  hampered  by 

1    3  :""1  halted  by   reverses,  he  did  not   weaken   in  his  aim-  and  efforts,  but,  untiring  and 
undaunted,      .,     quite  willing   to  toil  on   to  distant,  victory.     The   policy  of  such   a   course  has 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  593 

received  unqualified  endorsement  from  the  splendid  business  lie  succeeded  hi  upbuilding,  and 
which  "ill  stand,  we  trust,  to  teach  the  lesson  that  pains  and  patience  arc  still  rewarded 
in  tlir  busini  ss  world. 

"Another  noticeable  feature  of  Mr.  Bushnell's  life  was  the  unusual  interest  that  In-  took 
in  tlic  advancement  of  public  morals.     While  at  Huron  ami  during  the   memorable  struggle 

tor  prohibition  in  our  constitution,  he  beci -  secretary  of  the  Stat'-  Prohibition  League,  ami. 

as  such,  lie  shouldered  heroically  the  bulk  of  the  burden  of  finding  the  means  ami  the  men 
for  conducting  the  campaign.  This  interest  in  public  morals  was  no  fitful  outburst  of 
superficial  enthusiasm,  but  was  grounded  deep  in  a  heart  that  loved  the  right  and  loathed 
the  wrong;  hence,  when  movements  were  inaugurated  from  time  to  time,  tor  the  moral 
betterment   of  society,  hi-   heari    ami   hands   were  ever   ready   to  render  aid.     Surely,  surely 

as   he   reviews   these   move nts   in   the   light   of  Heaven's  morals,  he   will   have   no  occasion 

whatever  to  regret  his   interest   in   the  cause   <>i    civic   righteousness. 

"Along  another  and  a  higher  plane,  however,  wa-  tin'  noblest  effort  of  his  life  directed. 
Blest  from  birth  with  Christian  parents,  he  early  followed  in  their  footsteps,  uniting  with 
tin-  Methodist  church  to  which  they  belonged,  and  in  this  church  relationship  he  continued 
throughout  life.  It  seemed  settled  from  the  start  that  he  was  to  be  an  active  Christian. 
For  about  twelve  years  he  served  as  superintendent  oi  the  Sabbath  school  and  at  different 
times  has  done  most  acceptable  wank  as  leader  of  chorus  choirs.  In  this  latter  capacity 
he  was  serving  when  first  I  knew  him.  My  first  sight  of  him,  as  ]  remember,  was  in  con- 
nection  with  the  union  revival  meetings  oi  ls'.i4.  On  coming  to  this  city  in  that  year  I 
found  the  Grain  Palace  filled  nightly  with  interested  audiences;  on  the  platform  a  large 
chorus  choir  had  been  gathered,  and  before  them  stood  as  leader,  with  consecrated  talent. 
this  beloved  brother  who  will  lead  us  in  our  songs  no  more.  Later  in  that  year,  when  the 
'Union  Revival  Band'  visited  Bath,  I  remember  seeing  our  brother  riding  thither  upon  his 
wheel  to  assist   us  in  that   work." 

His  pastor,  continuing,  said:  "His  interest  in  Christian  work,  however,  was  not  limited 
to  movements  in  his  city  or  his  country;  but  his  heart  went  out  as  well  to  movements  for 
the  redemption  ni  the  world.  In  this  connection  1  trust  it  will  not  be  considered  an  intrusion 
into  private  matters  if  1  state  what  is  not  generally  known,  namely,  that  for  some  time  our 
brother  has  been  supporting  a  school  in  China  and  that  recently,  in  view  of  an  increasing 
income,  he  expressed  the  purpose  to  undertake  the  support  oi  two  schools  among  China's 
dying  millions." 

Dr.  J.  Frank  Stout,  presiding  elder  of  the  Winona  district  of  Minnesota,  said  of  Mr. 
Bushnell:  "I  have  known  him  since  his  boyhood  and  have  loved  him.  He  was  every  inch 
a  man.  and  held  his  place  among  men  in  such  a  stalwart  way  that  he  was  honored  wherever 
he    was    known.      There    is    no    place    where    the    real    man    is    revealed    as    in    his    home    and 

a ig   his   brothers  and   sister-.     Around  the   hearth-tone   no   masks   are   worn   and   pretenses 

are  impossible.  It  is  in  such  relations  1  have  known  him  best,  and  because  of  this  fact 
can  testify  to  the  inborn  and  ingrown  loyalty  of  hi-  manhood.  That  which  was  most  con- 
iiii-  in  li i in  was  the  consistency  of  his  affection  for  those  he  loved.  It  was  a  love 
which  proclaimed  itself  in  helpful  deeds  untarnished  by  selfish  complainings.  He  was 
affectionate,  without  being  demonstrative;  generous  without  ostentation;  helpful  without 
any  evidence  of  a  patronizing  spirit;  stalwart  in  his  convictions;  and  in  all  his  relations, 
a  bove  all.  (  hristian. 

"Hi-  home  was  his  delight;  hi-  wife  was  the  joy  of  his  heart:  his  children  were  the 
objects  of  hi,  tenderest  affection  and  painstaking  cue.  ami  hi-  friends  were  loyally  enshrined 

in  his  heart   which   was  lai'je  ei •_•  h    loi    all." 

The  president  of  the  Aberdeen  l  horal  Onion,  S.  W.  Narregang,  writing  of  Mr.  Bushnell, 
-aid:  "He  wa-  a  man  that  could  adapt  himself  to  all  condition-  and  circumstances.  He  was 
capable  and  useful  in  every  walk  of  life,  and  successful  in  all  he  undertook.  There  are  but 
tew  men  that  can  succeed  at  even  one  line  of  work — while  with  him  he  was  not  only  successful 
from  a  hii-iuess  standpoint,  but  he  was  blessed  with  a  nature  so  genial,  so  broad,  so  sym- 
pathetic, that  hi-  voi  \  presence  gave  courage,  strength  and  happiness  wherever  he  went.  He 
was  a  man  of  broad  views,  keen  perceptions  ami  generous  impulses.  He  loved  In-  friends,  and 
no  sacrifice  wa-  too  greal  when  their  welfare'  wa-  jeopardized.  It  was  my  good  fortune  to  be 
intimately  acquainted  with  -Mr.  Bushnell  for  over  ten  years;  In-  was  ever  a  trusted  friend,  a 
genial  companion  and  a  brilliant  entertainer." 


594  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Still  another  wrote  of  him  as,  "So  bright,  so  cheery,  so  tactful,  so  patient  and  so  full  of 
wise  and  successful  expedient.  Full  oi  work,  growing  out  of  his  editorial  relations  and  his 
high  conceptions  of  the  dutie-  ol  citizenship,  which  caused  him  to  be  a  warm  advocate  of  the 
cause  of  prohibition,  he  still  found  time  for  the  faithful  discharge  of  his  duties  to  God  and  the 

church." 


JONATHAN     I.    WALTNER. 


Jonathan  J.  Waltner  has  since  1912  acted  as  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  of 
Freeman,  one  "i  the  sound  financial  institutions  of  the  state.  lie  is  a  worthj  young  native 
son  "i  South  Dakota,  having  been  bom  in  Turner  county,  this  state,  on  the  6th  oi  October, 
1888,  a  .,,1,  of  John  J.  and  Kate  Waltner.  When  about  seventeen  years  of  age  John  J. 
Waltner  came  to  South  Dakota  with  his  father,  who  took  up  a  homestead  claim.  Subse- 
quently the  former  also  homesteaded  a  tract  of  land  here,  and  general  agricultural  pur- 
suits claimed  his  attention  throughout  his  active  business  career.  Both  lie  and  his  \\  in- 
still reside  on  the  old  family  homestead  in  Turner  county  ami  they  arc  widely  and 
favorabhj     known    throughout   the   community. 

Jonathan  .1.  Waltner  attended  the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education 
and  also  pursued  a  course  of  study  in  Dakota  Wesleyan  University  at  .Mitchell.  When 
a  youth  oi  si\tccn  In-  entered  the  First  National  Hank  of  Freeman  as  bookkeeper  ami 
assistant    cashier  and  eight  years  later,  having   proven   his   fidelity  and  capability   was  pro- 

I     lo    the    position    of    cashier,    in    which    capacity    he    has    ably    served    to    the    present 

time.      The    institution    has    enjoyed    continued    growth    and    success    and    the    present    modem 
bank    building    was    erected    in    L905.      John    ( '.    Miller    is    the    president    of    the    institution, 
while   John  J.    Waltner   holds   the   office  of   vice   president.     Jonathan   J.   Waltner   is   a    stork 
holder    in    the    Fanners    Implement    Companj    and    the    Fanners   Grain    Elevator,   serving    as 
secretary   ol    the   latter  concern. 

In  politics  Mr.  Waltner  is  a  stanch  republican,  while  his  religious  faith  is  that  of 
the  German  Mennonite  church.  He  delights  in  hunting,  fishing  and  motoring  and  has  many 
friend  who  appreciate  and  enjoy  hi-  companionship.  His  entire  life  ha-  been  spent  in  this 
state  ami  he  may  In-  classed  with  ii-  public-spirited,  enterprising  and  progressive  young 
citizens. 


LEONARD   M.  SIMONS. 

I nan!  M.  Simons  is  not  only  a  successful  lawyer  of  Hello  Fourche  lint  i-  al.-o  con- 
nected with  ihr  financial  interest-  of  that  town  a-  vice  president  of  the  First  National  Bank. 
II,-  1ms  been  connected  with  state  politics  in  an  important  capacity,  as  lie  served  for  three 
terms  a      ecretarj   of  the  state  senate.     He  i-  a   native  oi    Fulton,  New    JTork,  horn  January 

1874,  a   Perrj    M.  and   Helen   (Loyale)   si ns.     The   fathei    was  born   near   Ro 

New  York,  in  ]- ..-,  i.  i'h!  the  niothei  near  the  boundary  line  between  Canada  and  New  ¥oik 
in   183S.     lv, i\    \i.  Simons  was  in  early   manhood  n    farmei    but    later  became  a  general  con 

.  con  tructcd  manj    public  works.     Neither  he  nor  hi-  wife  .ever  re ved  we  t  and 

deceased.     They  were  the  parents  of  four  children,  ol   whom   Leonard   M.  Si is  is 

i  he   third   in  order  of  birth. 

I  in  la  i  named  acquired  his  elementary  education  in  the  schools  of  New  if  oik  and  after 
removing  west  attended  Rcdficld  College  and  the  L'niversitj  of  South  Dakota  a1  Vermillion. 
lb-  lotting   himself  when   verj    young,  paying  his  own  waj    l>\    selling  papers  when 

hin    ten      -         of  age.  and  ■  yeai    later  he  beca printer's  devil   in  a   newspaper  office  at 

Fulton,  New  Vork.  He  learned  the  printer's  trade  (here  and  was  coi cted  with  the  news- 
paper business  until  1890,  ilthough  he  was  employed  during  that  time  in  other  towns.  In 
that    year   he   removed   to  South    Dakota,   where   ho   worked   al    various  occupations  I   also 

.itlended  school  pari  of  tin-  ii he  was  employed  in  a   law  office  and  devoted  his  spare 

tin. 

to  ii'      Ludy  ol    lav     finding  il   so  much  to  his  liking  that,  in   1900,  he  definitely  began 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  597 

preparation  for  a  legal  career,  becoming  a  law  student  in  the  office  of  Sterling  &  Morris. 
In  1904  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar  and  located  at  Mitchell,  where  be  practiced  until  190S, 
in  which  year  he  removed  to  Belle  Fourche.  In  the  seven  years  that  he  has  lived  theFe  be 
has  secured  a  large  and  profitable  clientage  and  possesses  the  respect  of  his  professional 
brethren  and  the  general  public.  He  is  also  a  stockholder,  director  and  the  vice  president 
of  tlir  First   National  Bank,  and  owns  considerabli    farming  land  in  Smith  Dakota. 

Mr.  Simons  was  married  March  IT.  1908,  to  Miss  Florence  L.  Dickson,  a  native  of 
Flandreau,  South  Dakota.  Her  parents  are  Frank  and  Hose  (Gridley)  Dickson,  the  latter 
a  native  of  Wauwatosa,  Wisconsin.  The  family  move. I  from  Wisconsin  to  Flandreau,  South 
Dakota,  in  pioneer  days  ami  the  lather  engaged  iii  the  hardware  business  :,t  that  place 
Subsequent  removals  were  made  to  Armour  and  to  Mitchell,  where  Mr.  Dickson  organized 
the  Mitchell  Wholesale  Fruit  and  Grocery  Company,  of  which  he  is  now  president.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.   Simons   have   two   daughters.   Helen   Koseltlia   and  Charlotte  Louise. 

.Mr.  Simons  is  a  republican  and  for  three  terms  was  secretary  of  the  state  senate.  His 
religious  allegiance  is  given  to  the  Congregational  church  and  its  tenets  are  the  guiding 
principles  of  his  life.  He  has  attained  high  rank  in  the  Masonic  order,  having  taken  all  of 
the  degrees  in  the  Scottish  Rite  up  to  and  including  the  thirty-second,  and  also  in  the 
York  Rite.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  is  an  officer  in  the  Rose  Croix  at 
Deadwood  and  belongs  to  Black  Hills  Consistory,  Xo.  3.  He  likewise  holds  membership  in 
Mitchell  Lodge.  Xo.  1059,  B.  P.  O.  E.  He  takes  an  active  interest  in  public  affairs  and  has 
participated  in  a  number  of  movements  looking  toward  the  advancement  of  the  community, 
lie  was  one  of  those  responsible  for  issuing  the  first  blue  hook  of  the  state  ami  edited  three 
editions  of  same.  He  has  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  upon  the  development  of 
Belle  Fourche  and  it  is  safi'  to  predict  that  in  the  years  to  come  he  will  accomplish  yet  more. 


ALBERT  J.  COACHER. 


Albert  J.  Coacher  is  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Coacher  &  Son,  liverymen  of  Yankton. 
He  was  bom  in  Warren  county.  Illinois,  September  4,  1872.  His  father.  Isaac  Coacher,  also 
a  native  of  that  state,  arrived  in  Yankton  ill  1881.  He  embarked  in  the  livery  business 
with  his  son  Albert  J.,  continuing  active  along  that  line  until  his  retirement  in  1910.  He 
-till  resides  in  Yankton  and  he  and  his  wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Paulina  Sharp 
and  who  is  a  native  of  Ohio,  celehrated  their  golden  wedding  in  May.  1913— a  pleasurable 
and  memorable  occasion  to  all  who  were  present.  In  their  family  were  si\  children,  five 
of  whom  are  yet  living,  John  having  passed  away.  The  others  are:  Will,  a  resident  of 
Aberdeen;  Laura,  the  wife  of  William  McDonough,  a  resident  of  Yerington,  Nevada; 
Charles,  of  Sioux  City,  who  is  an  engineer  for  tic  Chicago.  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railroad; 
and  Augustus  B.,  a  resident  of  Mitchell,  South  Dakota,  where  lie  is  engaged  in  the  livery 
business. 

The  other  member  of  the  family  is  Albert  J.,  who  is  the  youngest  and  who  came  with 
hi-  parents  to  South  Dakota  when  nine  years  of  age.  He  attended  the  public  schools  of 
Yankton  to  the  age  of  fifteen  years,  the  family  residing  upon  a  farm  near  the  city  during 
Hut  period.  He  continued  upon  the  old  homestead  farm  until  twenty  years  of  age.  when 
he  became  identified  with  business  activity  in  Yankton  a-  a  drayman.  In  this  effort  he 
succeeded  and  as  his  business  grew  In-  added  a  livery  bam  and  today  has  tin-  largest  busi- 
ness (if  the  kind  in  the  city,  having  a  large  number  of  horses  and  modern  vehicles.  lie  is 
liberally  patronized,  owing  to  his  reliable  and  enterprising  methods  and  thoroughly  honor- 
able dealing,  lie  own-  a  good  property  on  Cedar  streel  and  his  success  U  the  merited  out- 
come  of   his   labor. 

In  1893  occurred  the  marriag Alberi   -l    Coacher  and   Miss  Lenna  Mclntyre,  a  native' 

of  Yankton,  and  to  them  have  been  born  four  children:  Leo  .1..  who  i-  associated  with  his 
father  in  business:  Mary  R.;  Sanford  1!.;  and  Fdith  K.  Mr.  Coacher  has  always  been 
active  in  municipal  affairs  and  stands  for  all  those  measures  which  are  a  matter  of  civic 
virtue  and  civic  pride.  He  served  a-  alderman  from  the  sec, ad  ward  from  L904  until  1908, 
making   a    creditable   record   in    that   position,   and   in    the   spring   of    1914    he   was   elected    a 

member  of  the  city  commission,  the  commission   plan  of  gove at    having   been  adopted. 

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598  HISTORY  OF  SOI  I  1 1    1  (AKOTA 

He  i-  now  commissioner  of  Btreets  and  public  property,  his  term  of  office  to  continue  foil 
five  years.  His  political  indorsemeni  is  given  to  the  democratic  party.  He  belongs  to  the 
Fraternal  Order  oi  Eagles  tso.  I486,  being  worthy  president  of  that  body,  and  he  -  a 
member  of  the  Yankton  fire  department,  He  stands  as  a  splendid  type  of  the  self-made 
juan,  cue  ol  energy  and  industry,  who  as  the  architect  of  Ins  own  fortunes  has  budded 
wisely  and  well.  Moreover,  he  has  the  ability  to  make  and  hold  friends  and  is  most  widely 
and    favorably   known   in  Yankton. 


STEPHEN   CAPPA. 


Stephen  lappa  is  the  owner  of  a  men's  furnishing  -tore  in  Lead  which  enjoys  a  large 
and  profitable  trade,  drawing  its  patronage  from  the  representative  people  of  that  city 
and  district.  He  was  horn  in  Villa  Castelnuovo,  near  Turin.  Italy,  in  June,  lsrs.  a  son  of 
Lawrence  and  Margaret  Cappa,  who  were  also  natives  of  that  place.  The  father,  who  was  a 
fanner  by  occupation,  has  passed  to  his  reward,  as  has  also  the  mother.  They  were  tbl 
parents  id  four  children,  of  whom  the  subject  of  this  review  is  the  youngest. 

Stephen  Cappa  attended  the  public  scsools  until  the  age  of  thirteen  years  and  later 
a  private  night  school  for  three  years,  working  during  the  daytime.  He  assisted  in  the 
cultivation  of  the  home  farm  until  he  was  twenty  years  of  age  and  then  entered  the  Italian 
army,   in   which   he   served    for   two   years.     He   advanced   to   the   rank   of   corporal   and   for 

about    titter onths  had   charge  of  the   books  of  his  post.     At   the  end  of  two  year-   hi 

received  his  honorable  discharge  and  then  went  to  Germany,  but  only  remained  there  for 
a  short  period,  after  which  he  worked  in  Switzerland  as  timekeeper  for  a  railroad  construc- 
tion company.  He  returned  home  for  two  weeks  and  then  sailed  for  America.  Crossing 
the  country  to  Lead.  South  Dakota,  he  arrived  there  in  December,  1901,  and  entered  the 
employ  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Company,  working  as  a  miner  for  six  years.  He  then 
entered  the  retail  shoe  and  men's  furnishings  business  as  a  member  of  the  Cappa  Rosid 
Company,  but  in  February,  1912,  bought  out  his  partner  and  has  since  conducted  the  lni-i- 
ness  alone.  He  carries  a  large  stock  which  is  well  selected  to  meet  the  demand-  of  his 
customers  an, I  hi-  trade  is  incre'asing  from  year  t"  year  a-  Ids  enterprise  and  honorable 
business  methods  become  more  widely  known.  In  1912  lie  was  made  Italian  consuls! 
nu'  nt    for   North  and  South  Dakota  and  is  now  the  incumbent  in  that  office. 

Mr.  I  appa  was  married  in  1905  to  Miss  Frances  Civretto,  a  native  of  Terraville,  South 
Dakota,  and  in  them  have  been  born  four  sons,  Lawrence,  Peter,  Arthur  and  an  infant  as 
yel  unnamed.  Mr.  Cappa  is  a  republican  and  takes  a  keen  interest  in  everything  relating 
in  governmental  affairs.  He  is  a  member  of  the  council  of  Universal  Liberty.  Lodge  NV8 
342,  hi  the  American  Federation  of  Unman  Right-,  belong-  to  the  Ancieni  Free  &  Accepted 
Masons  under  the  Paris  jurisdiction,  to  the  Christopher  Columbus  Society,  the  Fraternal 
Order  of  Eagles  and  to  the  Ancieni  Order  of  I  nited  Workmen.  He  is  the  fortunate  posses! 
nor  hi  a  personality  that  w  ins  friends  easilj  and  there  is  no  more  popular  man  in  Lead 
than  Stephen  lappa.  II. •  is  also  highly  respected  and  all  concede  that  his  success  i-  due 
entirely   I"  his  industry,  wise  management   and   fair  dealing. 


TOM   ST  \1'I.i:T(>\. 


Tom  siaplidi.n.  who  holds  a   prominent   position  in  Cue  affairs  of  Minnehaha  county,  is 
cnl    oi   the   Farmers    Elevator  Company  of   Ellis,  and  one  of  the  mosl   extensive  land- 
owner- in  this  section  of  the  state.     His  birth  occurred  in  St.  Stephens,  Cornwall,  England! 
on  the  '.'lili  ni   July,   1849,  and   hi-    p. unit-   were  William   and    Marj    Ann    (Pengelley)    Staplej 

ri     i  I   the    ame  county,  where  their  entire  lives  were  spent.     The  father  was  a 

blacl    mith   and   taughl   his  son   the  trade.     The  latter  was   reared   under  the   parental   roof 

and  acquired  a   limited  education  in  the  common  scl Is. 

In    1871,   when   a    young    i i    about    twenty-two,   Mr.   Stapleton   crossed  the  Atlantic 

to    Canada,    where,    however,    he    -pent    only    aboul    three    months.     Upon    leaving    Cobourfl 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  599 

Ontario,  be  came  to  the  States,  locating  in  Shullsburg.  Wisconsin,  where  lie  <  ■  [ >i ■  r i < ■■  I  a  black- 
smith shop  and  followed  his  trade  for  ten  years.  In  1881  he  removed  to  South  Dakota, 
Bettling  in  .Minnehaha  county  and  engaging  in  farming.  He  had  purchased  a  farm  in  Split 
Rock  township  as  far  back  as  ls74.  when  he  drove  through  from  Le  Mars,  Iowa,  being 
favorably  impressed,  with  the  opportunities  offered  in  that  county.  However,  he  never 
resided  upon  that  farm  and  subsequently  sold  it.  Upon  settling  in  Minnehaha  county,  he 
first  located  in  Benton  township,  where  he  resided  until  1906,  and  then  removed  to  Sioux 
Falls,  where  lie  has  since  made  his  home.  He  proved  a  most  successful  farmer  and  as  his 
resources  increased  he  invested  in  more  land  until  he  is  now  the  owner  of  twelve  hundred 
and  eighty  acres  of  land,  all  situated  in  Benton  township  with  the  exception  of  a  quarter 
section  in  Wayne  township.  He  is  also  a  business  man  of  no  mean  ability  and  organized 
the  Fanners  Elevator  Company  of  Ellis,  serving  as  its  president  since  its  organization 
in    1U03. 

Mr.  Stapleton  was  married  in  1S7  7  at  Galena.  Illinois,  to  Miss  Elizabeth  Ann  Tothill,  of 
Bhullsburg,  Wisconsin,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  five  children,  four  of  whom 
survive,  as  follows:  Wiliiam  M..  who  is  engaged  in  farming  on  the  old  homestead;  Benjamin 
T..  a  contractor  and  builder  of  Portland,  Oregon;  Glen  T.,  a  resident  of  Gaston,  Oregon, 
where  lie  is  engaged  in  banking;  and  Orra  Belle,  at  home,  librarian  of  Carnegie  Library  at 
Sioux  Falls.  Mis.  Stapleton  is  a  consistent  member  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and 
takes   an   active  part   in  the   work  of  that   organization. 

Mr.  Stapleton  is  a  stanch  republican  in  polities.  While  living  in  Benton  township  he 
Berved  as  clerk  of  the  school  board  for  twenty-two  years,  and  as  township  treasurer  for 
twenty  years.  He  is  a  member  of  Minnehaha  Lodge.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  and  of  Sioux  Falls 
Lodge.  No.  2G2.  B.  P.  0.  E.  He'has  done  much  to  further  the  agricultural  development  of 
the  county  and  in  a  business  way  has  been  a  force  in  the  commercial  life  of  Sioux  Falls, 
while  his  unswerving  integrity  has  commended  him  to  the  respect  of  all  who  know  him. 


CHRISTIAN    HANSEN. 


Xor\\;i\  has  given  many  sturdy  and  valued  citizens  to  the  American  northwest,  and 
among  them  i-  Christian  Hansen,  a  resident  of  Clay  county,  South  Dakota,  who  was  born 
in  Norway,  June  22,  1-4::.  a  son  of  Hans  and  Kari  ((  hristen)  Jacobson.  The  father  was  a 
farmer  in  Norway,  and  in  1873  emigrated  to  America,  our  subject  having  preceded  him  to 
this  country  five  years.  Hans  Jacobson  proved  up  upon  a  homestead  in  Union  county,  this 
state,  but  in  the  main  lived  retired  after  emigrating  to  this  country.  He  subsequently  sold 
his  homestead  and  died  six  months  later,  in  1894.  lie  long  survived  his  wife,  wdio  passed 
away  in  1867.  They  were  the  parents  of  eight  children:  Jurgen,  deceased;  Arinda,  the  wife 
ol  Ole  [veson,  of  Norway:  Anna,  the  wife  of  Grabell  Peterson,  of  Norway;  Christian;  Ova, 
a  retired  farmer  of  Centerville,  South  Dakota;  Alert,  deceased;  Cornelius,  of  South  Dakota; 
and   one    who   died   in    infancy. 

Christian  Hansen  was  reared  upon  his  father's  farm  in  Norway  and  attended  Bchool 
in  that  country  until  he  was  a  youth  of  fifteen  years.  After  that  he  devoted  his  entire 
time  to  farm  work  until  he  was  twenty-five  years  of  age,  when  he  emigrated  to  America 
and  first  located  in  Columbia  county.  Wisconsin,  where  he  remained  nine  months.  While 
there  he  was  in  the  employ  of  a  tinnier  and  thus  learned  much  concerning  the  methods  of 
agriculture  besl  adapted  to  conditions  in  the  northwest.  In  1869  he  removed  to  South 
Dakota  and  took  up  his  present  farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres.  It  was  at  that  time 
wild  prairie  land,  but  i-  now  in  a  high  state  of  cultivation.  When  he  came  to  this  state  he 
had  only  money  enough  to  buy  an  ox.  not  even  enough  to  purchase  a  wagon.  lie  worked 
hard  and  long  ami  as  his  resources  began  to  increase  husbanded  his  capital  and  is  now  a 
well-to-do  agriculturist  of  Clay  county.  He  always  carried  on  general  farming,  believing 
that  method  to  be  the  most  profitable  one.  and  i-  Known  as  an  energetic,  capable  farmer. 
He  i-  also  a  carpenter  and  lias  worked  at  that  trade  to  some  extent  since  coming  to  tins 
country. 

Mi.  Hansen  was  married  in  Is?,';  to  Mis-  Kile  [ngerbreetion,  a  native  af  Norway.  Both 
of  her  parent-  are   deceased,   her   father  dying   in  Norway   and  her  mother   in   South   Dakota 


HIST  >RY  i  '1    S<  >UTH   DAK<  >TA 

Mr.  and   Mrs.  Hansen  had  Boven  children:    Herman,  who  died  when  two  months  old;   <  aria 

tbia,  the  \\  i John  Olson,  by  whom  she  has  five  children;   Anna,  who  died  when  a   year 

old;   Anna,  the  second   oi    the   nam.-,   who  also  died   at   the  age  of   one   year;    Herman,  the 
!   ol    the   nam.-,  who  died   when   a    child   o1    ten   years;   Clara,  who   passed   away    when 

seventeen    >> and   C.    Edward,   twenty-five   years   of   age,    who    is    in    charge   of   his 

father's  farm  of  one  hundred  and  -     ty  a  re       I  .   Edward  Hansen   married    Miss    Ella    Han- 

-..ii.  a  native  ol  South  Dakota  and  a  daughter  of  II.  P.  Hanson,  a  retired  far r  of  Vermillion. 

\   ..hi    i  .11  roll,  has  been  boi  n  to  this  union. 

\h.  Hansen  ol   this   review  i-  a   republican   and  has  served  on  the  school   board  and  as 
i    his  township  for  nine  years.     He   is  a   devout   member  of   the   Lutheran  church 

,.    i trustee   of    the   I I   anization.      He    is   always   willing    to    further   in   any 

waj    possible  the  progress  oi  his  community  and  i-  highly  spoken  of  by  all  who  know   him. 


PETEE   ALBERT  GUSHURST. 

The  name  of  Peter  Albert  Gushurst  has  been  closely  associated  with  the  business 
-  of  Lead  and  with  the  development  of  the  rich  mineral  resources  of  this  section  at 
ih.  country.  Moreover,  he  has  been  active  in  public  affairs  which  have  had  direct  bearing 
upon  the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  the  state  He  was  horn  in  Rochester,  New  fork,  August 
21,  1853,  a  son  of  Lazarus  Gushurst,  who  was  born  in  Baden,  Germany,  but  was  brought  to 
this  country  by  his  parents  when  buf  four  years  of  age.  His  youthful  days  were  largely 
passed  in  and  near  Rochester  and  after  he  had  attained  his  majority  he  entered  the  service 
.ii   a   railroad  companj    there,     still  later  he  engaged   in   farming.     He  married   Anna    Lucas, 

w  la.  was  born   near  Metz,  Germany,  and  ci ■  as  a   young  girl  to  the  new   world.     She  dad 

in   Rochester,  New  York,  in   1911,  at  the  age  of  eighty- four  years,  while  Mr.  Gushurst  is  still 
living   at    the  advanced  age  of  eighty-eight. 

p,   ,\.  Gushurst    was   reared    in   Rochester  and   pursued   his  .■duration   in   the   public  and 
t  hn-tian    Brothers   schools   of   that   city   to   the   age   of   sixteen    \rais,   when   he   left    home, 

attracted   bj    tl pportunities  of   the  west.     He   first    made  his  way   to  Omaha,   Nebraska, 

where  he  remained  For  six  years,  being  employed  for  one  year  in  a  grocery  store,  after  which 
be  entered  the  servici  of  the  Union  Pacific  Railway,  spending  a  year  in  the  position  of  tirao- 
keepet  and  afti  rward  devoting  four  years  to  work  in  the  machine  shops.  On  the  1st  of  May, 
1876  he  1  < - 1 1  Omaha  and  traveled  by  waj  ol  Cheyenne  and  Fort  Laramie  over  the  dan- 
..ii  Had  to  the  Black  Hills.  He  reached  Custer  on  the  24th  of  May  and  Deadwood  on 
iiH.  i-i  of  June,  L876.  Since  that  time  he  has  been  actively  identified  with  the  business 
development  and  public  interests  of  the  Hills  country,  He  began  business  in  Deadwood 
in  a  tent,  after  which  he  purchased  the  lol  on  Main  streef  nov.  occupied  by  the  Goldberg 
tore,    tin    which    he.   paid   seventy-five  dollars  and   a    Winchester   rifle,     He  erected 

.ii  the   Ira store  building  known  as  the   Big   Horn  store,  but   in  Augusf   of  the  same 

.     lie  re ved  to  Load,  where  he  has  since  made  his  home.     In  the  latter  place  he  again 

rked   rchandising  and  his  interests  along  that   line  became  extensive,  his  establish- 

becoming    if   the   foremost    in   this    part    of   the   stair.     In   addition    he   has   been 

...i   in   mining   enterprises  and   was  at    < tour  an  owner   in   the   Pierce  mine, 

i   ih,    ll stake  properties  in  Lead,  in  the  Little  Bonanza,  the  Tornado,  Harmony 

and   Double  Standard  mines  now   owned  by  Golden  Reward  <  |>any,  and  other  mining  prop- 

I.   tin    t'-il.l    Mountain  district.     In  connection   with  John   Wolzmuth  he  purchased  the 

'  mining  claims  and   was  the  (ii  t    i"  ship  ore  fr thai    section  of  the  country 

til]  :i    stockholder  in  the   Homestake   Mining  Company  and   has  other 

He  has  been   uniformly   successful   in  all  of   his  undertakings.     Experience 

.mi    have  enabled  him   to  recognize  tin    value  ol    mining    properties  and   the 

-   business  situations  which   have  claimed   his  attention.     He  has   figured 

prominently    in  ircles.      For   many   years   he   was   a    director   in   the    First    National 

Hani    -       '  ml   the   t'nsi    National   Hank  of  Lead  and  ol   the  latter  he  is  now    vice 

tit       if.  Iiai  in i    the    Lead   Town   Site  Company   in   the   litigation    with    the 

Home  ..  i  .in    ..a   the  question  affecting  the   validity  of  the  title  of  the  city 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  603 

to  surface  of  the  ground  which  it  covers,  and  alter  its  amicable  settlement  was  appointed 
with  Ernest   May  and  Cyrus  11.  Enos  trusters  to  deed  the  property  to  the  citizens. 

His  activity  along  public  lines  has  been  of  a  character  that  has  contributed  much  to 
the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  the  section  of  the  state  in  which  he  lives.  Again  and  again 
|„    |,as   been  called  to   positions  oi    honor  and  trust.     He  "as  elected   recorder  of  the  Gold 

Run    Gulch,   succeeding    Thomas   Cary,    the   d  - oi    place]    gold   on   that    stream;    was 

sixth   president   of  the   Society  of  Black   Bills  Pioneers;    was  elected   i  oi    the  trustees  of 

.  ad  a1  the  first  citizens  meeting  held  in  )>;:■.  was  elected  school  treasurer  and  for  six 
erved  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  education.  He  became  a  member  of  the  first 
council  oi  the  municipality  of  Lead  and  was  elected  mayor  in  189S.  He  has  been  faithful 
and  progressive  as  a  public  official,  discharging  his  duties  with  a  sense  of  conscientious 
obligation  that  has  mad.-  his  work  of  marked  value  and  benefit  to  the  community. 

On  the  26th  of  May.  1878,  Mr.  Gushursi  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mis-  Josephine  Akey. 
a  niece  oi  Mose  Manuel,  the  discoverer  of  the  Homestake.  She  was  at  that  time  boarding 
in   the  home  of  C.  W.   Watson,  the  first    foreman  of  the   Homestake  mine.     That  home  was 

one  oi   the  old  residences  of  the  city  in  pioi r  times.     It  was  a  log  building  at  No.  106  Main 

street  and  has  recently  i n  demolished.  It  is  most  frequently  referred  to  as  the  ''old  hos- 
pital" and  such  it  n  i  many  years,  but  its  history  goes  farther  back  to  the  time  when 
it  was  the  lame  and  attractive  residence  of  C.  W.  Watson,  and  therein  was  celebrated  the 
first  wedding  in  Lead,  uniting  the  destinies  of  Mr.  Gushursi  and  Miss  Josephine  Akey.  Her 
parents,  Felix  and  Felenise  Akey,  were  farming  people  who  became  pioneer  settlers  of  Min- 
i  0ta  and  the  mother  -till  survives,  now  making  her  home  in  Oregon.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gus- 
hurst  became  the  parents  of  eight  children,  four  of  whom  are  living:  Albert,  Frederick, 
Edward  and  Claire  Louise.  The  three  sons  are  graduates  of  Notre  Dame  University  of 
i  liana  and  Frederick  has  pursued  a  course  in  law,  while  the  two  older  sons  are  now  actively 
engaged   in  the  conduct   oi   the  extensive  grocery  business  owned  by  the   father  in  Lead. 

religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  oi  the  Catholic  chinch  and  fraternally  Mr. 
I  ishursi  i-  connected  with  the  Elks,  in  his  [political  view-  he  is  a  republican,  giving  stal- 
wart support  to  the  party,  but  lie  does  not  seek  nor  desire  public  office,  although  at  different 
time-  his  fitness  for  positions  of  honor  and  trust  has  led  to  his  selection  for  office.  He  lias 
always  felt  that  there  is  ample  opportunity  to  perform  good  service  lor  the  public  as  a 
private  citizen  and  in  many  way-  he  ha-  cooperated  in  movements  which  have  bad  direct 
ami  important  bearing  upon  the  welfare  and  progress  oi  the  community.  He  is  familiar 
with   all   phases  oi    Hie  development   ol    the   western   part   of  the   state  and   his  efforts  have 

been  a   | ...    fi in  bringing  aboui   many  oi  the  changes  wine!    have  worked   for  the  c 

mercial,  social  ami  political  advancement. 


EVERETT  EUGENE  HUDSON. 

Everett  Eugene  lliuls.ni.  active  in  the  real-estate  and  loan  business  and  banking  circles, 
making  Ins  home  in  the  citj  of  Yankton,  was  born  in  Trumbull  county.  Ohio.  December  15. 
1838,   his   parents  being    Henry  and    Lydia    Arnold    (Fenner)    Hudson.     He   supplemented   bis 

earl]    i :ational   training   by  a   high  school   course   in   l  liicago,   Illinois,  ami   on   the  4th   of 

January,   1859,  was  graduated  from  the   Bryant  &   Stratton  C mercial  College  of  that  city. 

Early    in    his   business   career    be   became   com ted   with    mercantile   pursuits   and    was   also 

knew  n  a-  a  trailer,  contractor  and  sutler  at  the  t  row  (  reek  and  Brule  Sioux  Indian  agencies. 
lie  was  al-o  at  Fort  Thompson  on  the  Missouri  river  in  South  Dakota  from  1865  until  1878 
inelu-ive  and  then,  settling  in  Yankton,  engaged   in  the  real-estate  and  loan  business,  in  which 

I ontinued  from    L879  until   1883.     In  the  lattei    year  he  became  a   partner  in  the  banking 

firm  of  Edmund-.  Hudson  &  Companj  and  jo  remained  until  1886.  In  iss7  he  resumed 
a  tivity  in  the  field  of  real  estate  and  farm  loan-  ami  so  continues  to  the  present  time.  He 
has  had   the  reverses  of   the  average   business   man.   but    on   the   whole  has   been    successful, 

winning  a  fair  measure  of  prosperity.     He  ha-  negotiated  a  number  of  pr incut    real  estate 

deals  and  made  extensive  loans',  which  have  contributed  to  the  upbuilding  of  the  county.  In 
.,  business  and  financial  waj  he  has  largely  furthered  enterprises  that  have  tended  toward 
the  in. lift   and  benefit  of  the  city  and  hi-  cooperation  has  been  a   factor  in   Yankton's  moral 


604  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

and  educational  progress  and  civic  standing.  In  addition  to  his  real-estate  and  loan  business 
he  was  a  director  of  the  Yankton  Artesian  Well  &  Mining  Company  from  1882  until  L886 
during  which  timi  thej  developed  the  first  flowing  well  in  the  two  Dakotas.  He  was  also  a 
membei  oi  the  Yankton  Fei  i  y  i  'ompam . 

ii  the  i ■  "i  the  i  ivil  war  Mr.  Hudson  became  a  private  in  Chicago  Mercantile  Battery 

of  light  artillery  and  was  active  during  three  years'  service,  or  until  the  close  of  the  war, 
partii  pating  in  the  engagements  at  Chickasaw  Bayou,  Haines  Bluff,  Arkansas  Post,  Port 
Gibson,  Raymond,  (  hampion's  Hill,  Black  River  Bridge,  the  sieges  of  Vicksburg  and  Jackson, 
all  of  which  occurred  in  Mississippi  in  1863,  and  the  battle  of  Sabine  Cross  Roads,  Louisiana, 
in  L864,  his  "soldier's  discharge"  bearing  evidence  of  his  active  participation  in  eleven  battles. 
At  different  periods  in  his  life  he  has  filled  public  offices  and  again  has  demonstrated  his 
loyaltj  and  fidelity  to  public  duty.  At  the  age  of  twenty-two  years  he  was  made  city  clerk 
of  Wilmington,  Illinois,  and  was  postmaster  of  the  Crow  Creek  agency,  then  in  Dakota 
territory,  from  L870  until  L878,  during  which  period  he  also  served  as  notary '  public.  He 
delegate  to  the  republican  territorial  convention,  which  met  at  Grand  Forks,  now  in 
North  Dakota,  in  L883.  Something  of  the  nature  and  breadth  of  his  interests  is  indicated 
in  the  fad  that  he  was  made  a  delegate  to  the  Lakes  to  Gulf  Deep  Water  Convention  in 
1909  and  l"  the  conservation  congress  at  Minneapolis,  Minnesota,  in  1910.  He  served  as  a 
member  ol  the  Yankton  citj  board  of  education  from  1SS6  until  1911,  or  for  a  period  of 
twenty  live  consecutive  years,  and  for  three  years  was  its  president.  He  was  also  on  the 
county  board  in  L88S  and  L883  and  thus  along  various  lines  and  in  many  effective  ways  has 
supported   those   projects  and   measures  which  are  a   matter  of  civic   virtue  and  civic  pride. 

He  is  now  a  mber  of  the  Yankton  College  board  of  trustees  and  early  became  a  member 

"i  the  Yankton  Board  of  Trade,  later  merged  into  the  Commercial  Club,  being  identified  with 
that  organization  for  thirty-live  year-,  or  from  1STS  until  1914.  In  politics  an  independent 
republican,  Mr.  Hudson  lias  always  supported  the  candidates  who  have  promised  most  for 
economy,  efficiency  and  the  best   interests  of  the  people. 

On  the  8th  of  October,   L874,  at  Rockford,  Illinois,  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Mr. 
Hudson    and    Miss   Clara    Elizabeth   Warner,   a    daughter   of   Alfred   and   Rachel    (Sampson) 

Warner.  Me-  passed  away  duly  31,  1896.     Mr.  Hudson  has  long  1 n  a  valued  representative 

of  the  Proti  tant  Episcopal  faith  and  has  acted  as  vestryman  of  Christ  church  of  Yankton 
from  L879  until  the  present  time,  or  foi  thirty-six  consecutive  years.  He  is  a  member  of  the 
Crand  Army  of  the  Republic  and  of  the  I  nion  Veterans  Union,  and  thus  maintains  friendly 
relations  with  his  old  army  comrades.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Yankton  County  Fair  Asso- 
ciation, of  which  he  was  for  several  year-  a  director,  and  thus  along  various  lines  have  his 

l n  put   forth  for  the  benefit   and  upbuilding  of  the  district   in  which  he  lives.     From 

mi  earlj  period  in  its  development  he  has  heme  his  part  in  all  the  work  of  public  progress 
and  ha-  maintained  an  unassailable  reputation  for  business  integrity  as  well  as  enterprise, 
while  in  public  office  he  has  ever  placed  the  general  welfare  before  partisanship  and  the 
public  good   before  personal  aggrandizement. 


JAMES  A.  PATERSON. 


nes    V   Paterson,  i lucting  a   real  estate  and  insurance  business  at   Henry,  was  hum 

.    Ontario,  on  the   l  Ith  of  November,   1870,  a  son  of  dames  and  Waitress   i  Scott) 

ii.     I  he  family  ca to  the  I  nil  ed  States  in  1883,  settling  in  Wa  tort  own.  Smith  Dakota, 

lived   for  two  years  and  then  removed  to  Henry.     The  father  homestcaded  on  sec- 
1    Graceland  township,  Codington  county,  and  also  secured  a  tree  claim.     The 
family  si  ill  n  tain  possession  of  the  farm  but  the  life  labors  of  the  father  were  ended  in  death 
on  lie  iiil.   1912.     Mrs.  Paterson  survives  and  is  well  known  in  that  county. 

•  lane      ',    I'd.  :i  youth  of  about  fifteen  years  when  the  family  located  at  Henry. 

attended  the  public  sel Is  and  when  his  school  days  were  over  he  sought 

and  I''1    'i  '.   employment   that  would  yield  him  an  honest  living  but  gradually  advanced 

li    the    wise    use    which    he    made    of    his    time    and    opportunities,    until    1899,    when    he 

I   in  the  real-estate  and   insurance  business  in   Henry.     There  he  has  since  conducted 

hi-   office  and    ni  I   clientage   which   make-   hi-    business   a    profitable   one.     He   is 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  605 

thoroughly  informed  concerning  realty  values,  knows  the  property  that  is  upon  the  market 
and  has  been  a  factor  in  conducting  many  important  real-estate  transactions. 

On  the  18th  of  March,  1903,  Mr.  Paterson  was  united  in  marriage  with  Miss  Mable  II. 
Kirscher,  a  daughter  of  J.  F.  and  Helen  Kirscher,  early  settlers  of  Henry  township,  Codington 
county.  Mrs.  Paterson  was  one  of  the  first  white  girls  born  in  that  county.  Mr.  Kirscher 
passed  away  July  IS,  1912,  but  his  wife  survives  and  makes  her  home  at  Henry.  Mr.  and 
.Mrs.  Paterson  have  two  children,  Kenneth  C,  born  January  11,  1904;  and  Glenn  Scott,  bum 
July  30,  1905.  The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church,  while 
Mr.  Paterson's  fraternal  connections  are  with  the  Elks,  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  He  is  fond  of  outdoor  sports,  and  is  an  especially  enthusiastic 
fisherman.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  the  republican  party  and  for  three  terms  he  has 
served  on  the  town  board  of  Henry,  while  the  board  of  county  commissioners  appointed  him 
to  till  a  vacancy  in  its  ranks  on  the  4th  of  June,  1913.  In  1914  he  was  elected  a  member  of 
the  board  and  is  now  chairman  of  that  body.  He  is  thoroughly  interested  in  everything  per- 
taining to  the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  city,  county  and  state  and  has  given  substantial  aid 
to  many  movements  which  have  been  of  public  benefit  and  which  have  advanced  civic 
standards. 


HON.  JOSEPH  WARREN  JONES. 

The  name  of  the  Hon.  Joseph  Warren  Jones  stands  high  in  the  legal  history  of  the 
state  of  South  Dakota.  It  was  in  18S3  that  lie  came  to  Sioux  Falls  to  establish  himself 
in  private  practice  and  ever  since  1893  he  has  occupied  the  bench  as  judge  of  the  second 
judicial  circuit,  having  been  continued  in  the  office  by  reelection.  He  is  now  one  of  the 
mosl   able  jurists  of  the  state  and  his  legal  ability  has  found  wide  recognition. 

Judge  Jones  was  born  on  a  farm  in  Fountain  county,  Indiana,  and  is  a  son  of  John 
T.  and  Indiana  (Guthrie)  Jones,  the  former  a  native  of  Kentucky.  He  received  his  educa- 
tion in  the  common  schools  of  that  county,  and  in  Asbury  (now  De  Pauw)  University,  at 
Greencastle,  Indiana,  from  which  institution  he  was  graduated  in  1S70.  He  entered  upon 
the  active  practice  of  law  in  Danville,  Illinois,  where  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar,  and 
remained  in  that  city  from  November,  1870,  until  April,  1883.  From  1877  until  1881  he 
was  states  attorney  of  Vermillion  county,  Illinois,  proving  himself  to  be  an  able  lawyer  and 
official   in   this  position. 

In  1883  Mr.  Jones  came  to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and  here  established  himself  in 
practice.  In  1893  he  was  elected  judge  of  the  circuit  court  of  the  second  judicial  circuit 
for  four  years  and  lias  been  reelected  ever  -ince,  being  today  one  of  the  oldest  jurists  in  the 
state  in  point  of  service.  He  entered  upon  his  duties  on  the  2d  of  January.  1894,  and  for 
more  than  twenty  years  has  rendered  decisions  from  the  circuit  bench.  He  is  deeply 
read    in    the    law    and   as   the   presiding   officer   of    his   court    has    ever    upheld    dignity    and 

justice. 

On  March  27,  1879,  at  Bloomington,  Illinois,  Judge  Jones  married  Miss  Luella  Campbell. 
He  is  a  republican  in  polities,  and  fraternally  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  order,  having 
m.m  hed  the  thirty-second  degree  in  the  Scottish  Rite.  He  is  a  Knight  Templar  and  Shriner, 
a  member  oi  the  Elks,  of  the  Dacotah  and  Country  Clubs  of  Sioux  Falls.  The  name  of 
Fudge  Jones  stands  for  the  highest  expression  of  judicial  fairness,  and  his  long  and  dis- 
tinguished record  is  an  honor  to  the  state  which  has  honored  him. 


frank;  e.  lacey. 


Frank  E.  Lacey,  who  has  been  a  resident  of  South  Dakota  throughout  practically  his 
entire  life,  or  for  more  than  three  decades,  is  an  extensive  potato  grower  of  Sioux  Fa  IN. 
township.  Minnehaha  county.  His  birth  occurred  in  Scottsville,  New  York,  on  the  25th  of 
November,  1882,  his  parents  being  William  G.  and  Margaret  Lacey.  The  father,  who  prac- 
ticed medicine  in  Scottsville.  has  passed  away,  bul   the  mother  survives  and  resides  in  Sioux 


606  HIST(  >RY  (  »F  S<  H  Til   DAKOTA 

Falls  township.     In  1883,  when  Frank   E.  Lace)   was  but  six  months  old,  the  familj   came  to 

South  Dakota,  purchas  ng  ai  i  a   Eat i  -  hundred  and  sixtj   acres  on  section 

township  101,  range  19,  which  was  operated  bj   the  older  brothers  of  our  subject. 

Frank   E.  Laci  educat n   the  country  schools  and  also  spent   two 

a   student   in  the  Baptist  College  of  Sioux   Falls.     After  putting  aside  his  textbooks 

turned   bis  attention   to  agri  ultural   pursuits  and  from  the  age  of  twenty-one  until   1909 

followed  farming  in  partnership  with  his  brother,  Levi   I).,  but  during  the  past   six  years  he 

has  conducted  his  interests  independently.     He  has  erected  all  of  the  buildings  on  his  farm, 

is   situated   or    section    l  i.   Sioux    Falls  township.     II"  has   devoted   1 1 i  —   attention    i" 

potato  cultu  tig  seventy   five  hundred  hushels  annually,  while  during  the  past   season 

led  about  six  thousand  bushels.     Financial  success  has  come  to  him  in  gratifying  degree 

ami  In-  has  long  bfren  widely  recognis  id  as  a  substantial  and  enterprising  citizen. 

i  in  the  lltli  of  December,  1907,  Mr.  Lacey  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Daisy  Barron, 
.i  daughte:  oi  H  II  and  Emma  Barron  and  a  representative  of  an  early  pioneer  family  of 
South  Dakota.  They  have  had  four  children:  Howard;  Selden;  Hugh  I!..  who  died  when 
ten  months  old;  and  Louise.  Mr.  Lacej  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party 
and  i-  now  ably  serving  as  chairman  of  the  board  of  supervisors  in  Sioux  Kails  township. 
Hi  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Catholic  church,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the 
i-  of  Pythias,  the  Masons,  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  the  Woodmen  and 
the  Modern  Brotherhood  of  America.  I'm-  recreation  and  pleasure  he  indulges  in  hunting. 
He  i  i  young  man  of  force,  ambition  and  enterprise  and  stands  high  in  the  esteem  and  con- 
fidence of  his  fellow  citizens.  He  lias  served  continuously  in  some  township  office  since  he 
was  twenty-one  years  of  age,  as  he  was  assessor  for  two  yours  and  township  clerk  for 
three  years,  and  is  now  serving  his  seventh  year  as  supervisor. 


ARTHUR    P.  SCHNELL. 


\iilnir  P.  Schnell,  engaged  in  the  practice  oi  law  at  Sturgis,  was  born  in  Yankton,  South 
Dakota,  January   16,   1882,  a  son  of  John  and   Katherine   (Kapler)   Schnell.     The  father  was 

a    native  of   Darmstadt,   Hessen,  Germany,  born   August    11.    1845,  and    when  al I    eighteen 

years  of  age  came  to  the  new    world,  traveling   bj    way  of  <  hicago  and  Omaha   to  Yankton. 

rhere    he   conducted   a    barber   ~ln>] ,   and   also   beci wner   of  a    half   section   of   land.      He 

resided   in   Yankton   until   June,    L886,   when   he  disposed   of   bis  holdings   there   and   re ved 

to  Sturgis,  where  he  continued  in  the  same  line  of  business.     He  is  now    living   retired.     His 

'    native  of   Ashland,   Pennsylvania,  passed   away   in    1883. 

Judge  Schnell,  the  third   in  a   family  of    lour  children,  attended  the  high  school  of  Stur- 

:      tin    South   Dakota  Stale  School  ol    Mine-  at    Rapid  City  and  was  graduated   from  Creigh 

ton   I  niversitj   at  Omaha   in  the  class  of   1906.     In  the  meantime,  however,  he  started  upon 

his  business  career,   being    but    fourteen   years  ol    age   when    he   became  a   clerk    in   the  hotel 

ted    lo    John    Schollard   at    Sturgis,   there   remaining    ft IS96   until    he   entered   the 

1   oi    Mines   m    1899.     He  afterward   went    from    Rapid  Citj    to   Belle   Fourche,  where  he 

ne  clerk  in  the  hotel  conducted  by  D.  J.  Arnold,  spending  a  year  in  that  connect and 

a   postollice  employe  there.     He  then  returned  home  and  entered  upon  the  stud) 

oi    law    iii   II Mi.o  ol    Wcslej     \     Stuart    in   the   fall   of    1902,  continuing  there   until  July. 

lien  he  wa-  employed  in  operating  the  preliminary   In the  Belle  Fourche  irrigation 

'"/     ibutil    loin    months.     He  then   returned   to  Sturgis  and  was  a   law    student    in   the 

id    a    McXi v  until  the   Fall  of  that   year,  aftet    which   he  attended  law  school. 

Ii'tcd  In-  course,  he  i le  a  trip  to  Shoshone,  Wyoming,  and  then  again  returned 

In   ran;    :     wa-  called  to  the  office  of  county  auditor,  which  position  he  accepta- 

g    fr tin'  office   with   a    most    creditable   record.     On   the 

-    term   he  began   the  practi if  law.   in   which   he   has  since  contin I.      In 

1911  n 1 1'  i    oi   county  judge  and   remained  upon   the  bench    for  a    four 

I    he    was    appointed    citj    auditor   of    Sturgis    for    a    term    id'    two    years 

ami  also   served   n  in    mil.      lie  has  thus  been   very  active   in   office,  Ins  ability 

■■'-"in   and   again    for    positions   of   public   I or   and    trust.      Hi'   now 

devotes   li  time  to  his   law-   practice  ami  his  official  duties  and   bis  devotion   to  the 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  609 

interests  of  his  clients  is  as  proverbial  as  his  loyalty  to  the  public  welfare  in  office.  He  is 
the  owner  of  city   property   in  Sturgis. 

(  n  the  12th  oi  June,  L905,  Mr.  Schnell  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Fannie  E. 
Williams,  a  native  of  Buena  \  i  —  t : i  county.  Iowa,  and  a  daughter  of  Willis  P.  and  Emma  J. 
(Winder)  Williams,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Ohio.  The  father,  an  agriculturist  by 
occupation,  held  the  office  of  postmaster  at  Alta,  Iowa,  for  a  number  of  years.  In  1.900  he 
took  up  his  abode  in  Sturgis,  Smith   Dakota,  becoming  landowner  and   farmer  of  this  state. 

His   demis icurred    in    September,    1901,   but   his   \\  idow   survives   ami   makes   Inn-   home    in 

Sturgis.  Mi.  ami  .Mis.  Schnell  have  three  children,  namely:  John  E.,  who  was  horn  Novem- 
ber 21,  190T*;  Fred  1'..  whose  birth  occurred  on  the  29th  of  January,  1909;  ami  Willard  A.. 
whose  natal  day  was  June   1:.'.  fall. 

In  In-  political  views  Judge  Schnell  ha-  always  been  a  stalwart  democrat  ami  upon  the 
party  ticket  was  elected  to  the  office  of  state's  attorney,  assuming  the  duties  of  tin'  position 
mi  the  1st  oi'  January,  1915.  His  has  been  an  active  life  and  he  deserves  much  credit  for 
what  lie  has  accomplished  since  lie  -tailed  out  independent^  at  the  early  age  of  fourteen 
years  ami  has  since  essentially  formulated  and  determined  Ins  own  character,  lie  is  today 
classed  with  the  representative  residents  of  Sturgis  and  is  one  whose  course  has  reflected 
honor  ami  credit  upon  the  community  that  lias  honored  him.  His  fraternal  relations  are 
with  the  Masons  and  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen. 


CHARLES    I.  LAVEEY,  M.  1). 

Pronounced  ability  has  won  distinction  fur  Dr.  Charles  .1.  Lavery,  for  twenty-two  and 
one-half  years  engaged  in  the  active  practice  of  medicine  ami  surgery  in  Fort  Pierre  and 
now  a  representative  of  the  profession  in  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota.  His  lite,  however,  has 
been  so  varied  in  its  activities,  so  commendable  in  purpose  ami  so  fruitful  in  results  that  to 
mention  him  merely  as  a  physician  ami  surgeon  would  lie  Liivinc.  a  very  one-sided  view  of 
a  lite  that  ha-  reached  out  in  usefulness  along  many  lines,  touching  the  general  interests 
ol  society  to  it-  material,  intellectual,  political  and  moral  benefit.  Dr.  Lavery  was  born 
February  .">,  1867,  in  Clinton,  Clinton  county.  New  York.  His  father,  John  Lavery,  was  a 
native  of  County  Armagh,  Ireland,  but  the  major  portion  of  his  life  was  spent  on  this  side 
of    the    Atlantic    and    his    loyalty    to    his    adopted    country    was    manifest     in    lour    and    one-halt 

years'  service  as  a    member  of  Company   A,  Ninety-sixth    New    York   Regi nt,   in   the  civil 

war.  He  married  .lane  Coulter,  a  native  of  County  Mayo,  Ireland,  and  her  influence  has 
ever  Keen  the  guiding  spirit   and  the  inspiration  in  the  lite  of   her  son  Charles. 

Alter  attending   the  country   schools   Dr.  Lavery   became  a   student    in   the  high   scl 1   at 

chin  iihn-co.  New  V'ork,  and.  having  determined  upon  the  practice  of  medicine  a-  a  lite  work, 
liter  entered  the  medical  college  at  Columbus,  Ohio,  while  subsequently  he  became  a 
student  in  the  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  of  Chicago,  Illinois.  He  was  licensed  to 
practice  in  South  Dakota,  at  Pierre,  January  :.' 1 .  L891,  and  has  since  devoted  his  life  to  his 
profession  with  excellent  results.  Locating  at  Fort  Pierre,  he  entered  upon  active  practice 
and  there  remained  for  more  than  two  decades.  His  ability  soon  won  recognition  and  his 
practice  steadily  crew  in   volume  ami  in   importance. 

I'm-  manly  twenty-three  years  he  was  superintendent  of  the  Stanley  county  board  of 
health  and  that  i njoyed  the  confidence  and  g [will  of  hi-  brethren  of  the  medical  frater- 
nity is  indicated  in  the  fact  that  he  was  elected  and  served  for  several  years  as  secretary- 
treasurer  of  the  Fourth  District  Medical  Society  of  the  state.  He  was  also  for  three  yeat 
a  member  of  the  board  of  councilor-  of  the  state  Medical  Association  ami  was  appointed  a 
delegate  to  the  Pan  American  Medical  Congress  in  1903.  He  was  appointed  a  delegate  to 
the  Anti-Tuberculosis  Congress  at  Atlanta,  Georgia,  in  1895  ami  appointed  delegate  to  a 
like  congress  in  Atlantic  City  in  1907.  On  the  6tlt  of  July,  1907,  he  received  appointment 
as  United  states  examining  surgeon  in  connection  with  the  bureau  of  pensions  ami  he  has 
done    much    important    hospital    work.      He   acted    as   assistant   chief   of    stall   and    visiting 

physician  ami  surgeon  to  St.  Mary's  Hospital  at    Pierre  for  years;  was  surg i   in  chief  and 

consulting  physician  to  the  Fort  Pierre  Hospital  when  that  institution  was  open  and  i-  a 
member  of  the   American    Medical   Association   ami   the   American    Health    League.     There  is 


610  M  IS  M  >K\    <  IF  S<  iL'TH    DAK<  »TA 

no  profession  bo   little  commercialized  as  thai   of  the  practice  of  medicine.     Physicians  and 

surg is  everywhere  are  not  only  engaged  in  healing  disease  but  are   is  strenuously   engaged 

in  disseminating  knowledge  that  will  prevent  it.  This  may  seem  to  react  against  them- 
selves in  theii  efforts  in  earn  a  livelil I  through  medical  ami  surgical  practice,  but  under- 
neath all  personal  desire  for  gain  on  the  part  "i  a  conscientious  physician  is  the  broad 
humanitarian  Bpirit  that  rank-  first  tin-  welfare  "I'  Ms  fellowmen.  'This  spirit  is  lacking 
in  m.i  tin-  least  degree  m  Dr.  Lavery,  who  is  in  all  things  progressive  ami  anxious  to  combine 
the  spirit   1. 1   disinterested  service   with  tin-  practice  of  licine  ami  surgery. 

lie  i-  widely  recognized,  as  well,  as  a  most  capable,  energetic,  enterprising  ami  resource- 
ful business  man  and  tin-  years  was  president  of  the  Fori  Pierre  Business  Men's  League.  Ho 
was  ;l  director  and  i  In  vice  president  of  the  Fort  Pierre  National  Bank  from  its  organization 
until  1913,  was  a  director  ami  tin'  vice  president  of  the  Croat  Western  Telephone  Companj 
l(;ii  ,,  directoi  ami  secretary  of  the  Stanley  County  Creamery  Association.  In  business 
matters  his  judgment  is  sound  ami  liis  enterprise  unfaltering  ami  lie  thus  contributes  to 
public  prosperity  as  well  as  to  individual  success.  Uorig  many  other  lines  hi-  spirit  of 
devotion  to  the  general  welfare  has  been  manifest.  He  represented  the  state  of  South 
Dakota  at  the  conservation  congress  in  Sacramento,  California,  in  September,  C907,  ami  la- 
was  appointed  by  the  governor  of  South  Dakota  to  represent  the  stale  at  the  international 
eon-, aval  ion  congress  in   Washington,  D.  C,  February    18,   L909. 

He  was  a  mlier  <>i  the  .Mis-ouii  linn   Navigation  Congress  in   ram  and  was  appointed 

In  Governor  Robert  S.  Vessey  a  delegate  to  the  National  Rivers  ami  Harbors  Congress  at 
Washington,  I).  C,  December  7,  8  ami  9,  1910.  It  will  thus  !»•  seen  that  he  is  studying  the 
great  vital  problems  before  the  country  ami  i-  keeping  in  touch  with  the  best  thinking  men 
of  i  lie  age. 

\  i,i,.  from  all  this  Dr.  Laverj  i-  a  member  ,,i  the  Episcopal  church  ami  served  a- 
warden  of  his  church  while  in  Fort  Pierre  an, I  is  now  a  member  of  the  vestry  of  St.  Mark's 
church  ai  Aberdeen.  In  politic-  he  ha-  been  a  republican  hut  i-  now  somewhat  independent 
wiih  progressive  tendencies  ami  he  i-  a   believer  in  ami  advocate  of  the  single  tax. 

(in  the  20th  of  February,  1895,  Dr.  Lavery  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mi--  Matilda 
Isabella  Widmeyer,  a  sister  of  Dr.  .1.  I'.  Widmeyer  of  Rolla,  North  Dakota,  ami  Mrs.  Robert 
Rogers  oi  Ottawa,  Canada,  lor  his  second  wife  Dr.  Laverj  chose  Margaret  Ethel  Whitney, 
a  daughter  of  Dr.  .1.  .1.  Whitney  oi  fori  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  whom  he  wedded  October 
ii,  1897.  Mi-.  Lavery's  mother,  Mrs.  .1.  .1.  Whitney,  ami  her  two  -ishrs.  Miss  Mary  L. 
Whitney  ami  Mrs.  .1.  A.  McKillip,  reside  in  Fort  Pierre.  Mis.  Lavery  pursued  her  musical 
education  in  (he  Philadelphia  Conservatory  of  Music  ami  i-  very  proficient  in  that  art  By 
the  lii-t  marriage  there  was  a  son,  Ruble  St.  Elmo,  l»,,i,  March  22,  1S96,  ami  by  the  second 
marriage  a   daughter,  Margarel    Anna,  born  January    14,   1904. 

Hi.  Laverj    removed  from   Fort   Pierre  to  Aberdeen,  Sept her   l.   mi:;,  ami  a  short   li 

hi-  departure,  a   reception   was  tendered   him   bj    about    fifty  '>''  his   fellow   townsmen 

I,,,   gathered   in   I  he   Masonic   Hall  ami   gave   utterance   to   their   feeling   of   regret    over   hi- 

departure  ami    spoke  of   the   high   esteem    in    which   he   was    unit, ly    held    in    Fort    Pierre. 

i  in  thai   occasion  he  was  also  presented  wiih  a  Masonic  watch  charm.     The  local  paper  said: 

le    i  liarles  J.  Lavery  has  for  many   years  I a  one  of  the  busies!   and  most  self-sacrificing 

i,i,i    ,,i   the  -tali-.     Ili'  is  not    merely  an  eminent   physician  ami  successful  surgeon,   for,  while 

due   credit    and    honor  are  given    him    along    these   line-,   he    is  also   a    broad-gauged    man   ol 

affairs  who  has  -pent    year-   in  evolving    plans   for  his   state  and   the   northwest   which   will 

i,,  i,  to  iniin,    generations,     li   would  !»•  selfishness  in, led  to  express  regret   that  the 

■  a   a  ,iiih this  splendid  citizen   i-  about   to  broaden,  no!   only    in  his  profession 

bul    al m.iiii    othei    lines   tor  which  hi-  untiring  efforts  through  the  busy   years   have 

pod    l,i     capabilities,   ami    the    Fairplay   editor,   having    enjoyed    close   association    with 
Dr.   La  von    fen    nearly    thirteen   years,  and   with  a    lull   realization   of   the  deep  personal   loss 

'      mean-,    wishes    him    the    slice,--    III    hi-    new     field    which    he    so    riellh     deserves, 

thai   ilie  people  ol   Aberdeen  will  recognize  his  abilitj   and  splendid  qualities  and 

Oil)  men,','    a  w  a  ll  -    linn." 

It        ,        ,   i,  after  this  thai    Dr.   I. awry   removed   to   Aberdeen,  where  he  is   now   locate,! 
and  (here  la-  i-  meeting  with  the  success  which  hi-  talents  ami   his  ambition  merit,     lie  i- 

widely  known   in   fraternal  as  well  as  professional  ami  business  circles,     lie  beean ne  of 

the  charter  members  ,,i    Hiram   Lodge,  No.   L23,  A.   !•'.  &    A.   M.,  of   foil    Pierre,  of  which  he 


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was  the  first  treasurer  and  again  filled  that  office  in  1901.  He  was  likewise  its  worshipful 
master  for  two  years  and  is  now  senior  grand  steward  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  South  Dakota. 
He  is  also  a  member  of  Aberdeen  Chapter,  No.  14,  R.  A.  M.;  Damascus  Commandery,  No.  10, 
K.  T.,  at  Aberdeen;  South  Dakota  Consistory,  No.  4,  S.  P.  R.  S.,  of  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota; 
and  Yelduz  Temple  of  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota.  He  is  likewise  iden- 
tified with  Aberdeen  Lodge,  No.  4'J,  I.  U.  O.  F.,  and  Aberdeen  Encampment,  No.  22;  Lodge 
No.  30,  A.  0.  U.  W.j  Camp  No.  5215,  M.  W.  A.;  Aberdeen  Lodge,  No.  55,  K.  P.;  and  Aberdeen 
Lodge,  No.  1040,  B.  1'.  O.  E.  He  also  belongs  to  Aberdeen  Lodge,  No.  590,  Loyal  Order  of 
.Moose,  of  which  he  is  lodge  physician  and   surgeon. 

The  specific  and  distinctive  office  of  biography  is  not  to  give  voice  to  a  man's  modest 
estimate  of  himself  and  his  accomplishments,  but  rather  to  leave  the  perpetual  record  estab- 
lishing his  position  by  the  consensus  of  opinion  on  the  part  of  his  fellowmen.  Judged  by 
this  standard.  Dr.  Lavery  is  one  of  the  eminent  citizens  of  the  state.  His  life  has  been  so 
varied  in  its  activities  and  so  effective  in  its  results  as  to  leave  a  deep  impress  upon  the 
history  of  the  state,  while  the  regard  in  which  hi'  is  uniformly  held  attests  his  personal 
popularity  and  the  attractiveness  of  his   most  marked  characteristics. 


JOHN  DANIEL  LYNCH. 


John  Daniel  Lynch  has  already  gained  .i  creditable  position  at  the  bar  of  South  Dakota, 
being  regarded  as  one  of  the  leading  attorneys  of  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  has  engaged  in  practice 
since  run.  lie  was  born  in  New  Hampton,  Iowa,  May  1:.',  IssM.  and  is  the  son  of  John  M. 
and  Maria  T.  (Kerby)  Lynch,  the  former  of  whom  was  born  in  Dayton,  Ohio,  in  1855  and  now 
lives  in  Sioux  City,  Iowa.  The  grandfather  of  the  subject  of  this  review,  John  Lynch,  was  a 
native  of  Ireland. 

Following  the  completion  of  his  high-school  course  John  D.  Lynch  entered  the  State  Uni- 
versity at  Iowa  City  and  there  studied  law,  receiving  his  degree  in  1905.  He  was  admitted  to 
the  bar  in  the  same  year  and  located  for  practice  in  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  where  he  remained 
until  1910.  In  that  year  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and  here  he  has  since 
engaged  in  professional  work.  He  has  a  thorough  and  comprehensive  knowledge  of  the  law 
and  has  already  met  with  excellent  success.  He  has  built  up  a  representative  practice  and 
has  proved  capable  in  the  conduct  of  important  litigation.  In  1914  he  was  nominated  by 
the  democratic  party  for  district  attorney  of  Minnehaha  county  and,  although  the  county  is 
strongly  republican,  he  was  defeated  by  a  comparatively  lew  votes,  carrying  the  city  of 
Simix  Falls  by  a  substantial  majority. 

On  the  30th  of  October,  1907,  at  Helena.  Montana,  Mr.  Lynch  was  united  in  marriage 
tu  Miss  Ella  E.  Hazard,  a  daughter  of  George  Hazard,  and  both  are  well  known  in  Sioux 
Falls.  Mr.  Lynch  is  a  member  of  the  Catholic  church,  belongs  to  the  Elks  Club  and  the 
Knights  of  Columbus,  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democratic  party.  Although 
still  a  young  man,  I cupios  a  most  enviable  position  among  the  attorneys  of  the  state. 


J.  J.  MENDEL. 


J.  J.  Mendel  is  proprietor  of  the  Freeman  Courier,  published  at.  Freeman,  and  is  also  the 
owner  of  the  Freeman  Telephone  Exchange.  His  business  activities  have  brought  him  a  wide 
acquaintance  and  the  methods  which  he  has  followed  have  mule  him  favorably  known.  He 
was  born  in  South  Russia  on  the  7th  of  March,  1S75,  and  is  a  son  of  Jacob  and  Sarah 
(Tschetter)  Mendel.  The  family  came  to  the  United  States  when  J.  J.  Mendel  was  1ml  three 
months  old  and,  making  their  way  to  Dakota  territory,  secuie.]  ,i  homestead  claim  seven  miles 
northwest  of  Menno.  There  the  father  remained  until  about  four  years  ago  and  in  the  mean- 
time converted  a  tract  of  wild  land  into  productive  fields.  Eventually  he  sold  the  property 
and  went  to  Bridgewater,  where  both  he  and  his  wife  now  reside. 

J.  J.  Mendel  of  this  review  began  his  education  in  the  public  schools  and  afterward 
attended  private  schools  at  Mountain  Lake,  Minnesota,  at   Newton,  Kansas,  and  Des  Moines, 


612  HISTi  iRY  I  iF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Iowa.     II.    was  likewise  a  student  in  the  Sioux   Falls  Normal  School  and  after  his  textbooks 

IUI  aside  ,  tig  on  his  own  account,  following  thai   pursuit    for  about 

,      n   was  while  he  was  activelj   engaged  in  tilling  the  soil  that    lie 

became  interested  in     i  n  through  the  purchas the   freeman  Courier  in   1902.     He 

ted  the  papei   in  addition  to  the  management  and  development  ol  iiis  farm  and  in  L907 

further  extended  the  sco] i  his  activities  bj   purchasing  the  Telephone  Exchange.     In 

i  i  id  hi    rented  bis   farm  and  took  up  Ins  abode  in   Freeman  in  order  to  give  bis  undivided 

o  the  publics    oi paper  and  the  management  oJ  the  telephone  syatem.    He  is 

prospering  in  both  undertakings  and  his  capability  in  business  control  is  indicated  in  the 
5  which  i-  attending  his  efforts.  His  paper  is  published  in  the  interests  of  the  republican 
party,  oi  which  be  is  a  stalwart  advocate  His  editorials  are  clear  and  convincing  and  he  lias 
made  the  Courier  both  the  mirror  and  the  molder  of  public  opinion  in  this  district.  In  addition 
t..  his  other  interests  he  is  president  oi  the  Freeman  Electric  Company.  He  make-,  a  close 
study  ol  every  phase  oi  bis  business  and  carries  forward  to  successful  completion  whatever  he 

Mi  Mendel  lias  been  married  twice.  In  L898  he  wedded  Miss  Mary  Kieinsasser,  who. died 
eight   rears  later,  passing  away  in   L906.     They  bad  two  children,  a  sun  and  daughter,  Jacob 

Mary.  Having  lost  his  first  wife,  he  wedded  Miss  Mary  Mandel,  a  daughter  of  Paul 
Mandel.  on  the  L5th  ol  December,  L907.  In  religious  faith  he  is  a  Mennonite.  He  is  fond  o) 
mot -  and  outdoor  life  and  in  that  way  obtains  his  recreation,     lie  has  ever  been  a   busy, 

etic   man.  and   his  carefully   defined   plans   have  been   so  directed  that  be  is  numbered 

I, ..   the  men  ui  affluence  of   Ins  community   and  as  one   who  wields  a  wide  influence  in 

public  affairs. 


KARSTEN   ZETLITZ,  M.  !». 


Dr.  Karsten  Zetlitz,  who  since  1902  has  been  ranked  among  the  leading  surgeons  of  si.,n\ 
Fails,   was   born   in   Stavanger,   Norway,   in   dun.'.    1802.     He   is  a   sun   of   Henry   and    Boletti 

laegor)   Zetlitz,  natives  ol   Norwaj   but  of  Germ xtraction. 

Hi-    Karsten   Zetlitz   acquired    his   preliminary    education    in   the  government   paid   scl Is 

hi   his  native  countrj   and  later  entered  (  hristiania    University,  graduating   from   the  medical 

department    ol    that    institution    in     1888.      F'oi    ten    year-    thereafter    he    served    as    county 

,,i  at    ["ouset   and  In-  was  ait, award  for  three  years  and  a  half  government   physician 

at   i. .id, '-kail.     He  left    Norwaj    in    1902  and  came  to  A riea,  settling  in  the  same  yeai    in 

:  alls,  South  Dakota,  where  he  has  since  been  engaged  in  practice.     He  gives  Ids  atten- 

i-utirel]    to  surgery  and  has  had   unusual  success  in  that    held,  having  performed   many 

dillicull   operations  most   successfully.     He  has  a   large  and  growing  practice  and   is  held   in 

i  ,:i  by  (he  local  public  and  (he  memli,  i-  of  Mi,    medical  fraternity. 

Dr.  Zetlitz  \\n-  married  in  Christiania  on  the    ith  of  April,  1889,  and  has  .me  daughter, 

[lift   id      II,      elong     i,,  the   Norwegian   Lutheran  church,  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the 

republican  party  and  is  co icted  fraternally  with) the  Masonic  order  and  the  Sons  ol   Norway. 

II,.  hold-  membership  in  the   Daeotah,  the  Elks  and  the  Country  Clubs,  and  he  is  well  known 

,1  circles  of  the  city.     Along  | 'ssional   lines  be  is  ranked  with  the  leading  surg - 

.     Hid  In-  unusual  abilitv  and  skill  arc   wideh    recognized. 


CEEOPHAS  <  .  "II  M  l:  \ 


, lent     Of    the    South     Dakota     Stale    School    of     Mini-    al     Rapid 

llancocl    nty,   Illinois,  November   I.   1866.     fn   his  earlier  years 

in    the   public   scl Is   oi    In-   native   county   and    at    length   entered 

l.i   i  |  on,   which   he   was  graduated   in    1891    with   the  degree  ol    Bachelor 

. i , 1 1 1 . 1 1  i<  it  he  was   li yeai    instructor  of   Latin  and  physics  in 

ii   ; 'arthage   Collegi    and    through    the   three   succeeding   years 

,1   and    phj    ical    science     there.     During  the   latter  two  years  he 


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HIST(  >RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  615 

was  also  vice  president,  but  resigned  in  1895  in  order  to  enter  upon  a  post-graduate  course 
in  the  Johns  Hopkins  Universitj  al  Baltimore.  He  received  from  that  institution  in  189d 
the  degree  of  Doctor  of  Philosophy,  having  completed  courses  in  geology,  mineralogy  and 
biology. 

In  L898  he  came  to  Rapid  City  and  was  professor  of  mineralogy  and  geology  in  the 
South  Dakota  Stale  School  of  Mines  until  1911.  In  June  of  that  year  he  was  chosen  presi- 
dent "i  the  school  and  assumed  his  new  duties  on  thi    1-t  i  f  -Inly,  at  the  same  time  retaining 

tie-  chair  of  geology,     lie  was  for  twp  full  seasons  an  assistant   "1  the  Maryland  ' logical 

Survey  ami  subsequently  for  several  seasons  field  assistant  mi  the  United  States  Geological 
Survey  for  the  Black  Hill-  region,  lie  has  had  charge  also  of  all  of  the  school  of  mines 
Beld  "dik  in  geology  beginning  with  189s.  He  has  published  numerous  papers,  chief  of 
which  are  "The  Geology  of  Allegany  County.  Maryland."  cue  hundred  and  six  pages:  "A 
History  <.l  ecological  Investigations  in  the  Black  Hills  Region"  and  "A  Bibliography  of 
Contributions  to  the  Geology  and  Geography  of  the  Black  Hills  Region,*'  eighty-eight  pages; 
•The  Mineral  Wealth  of  the  Black  Hill.-."  eighty-eight  pages;  and  "The  Badland  Formations 
of  the  Black  Hill-  Region,"  one  hundred  and  fifty-two  pages;  and  is  joint  authoi  oi  United 
State-  (hological  Survey  folio,,  covering  the  Belle  Fourche,  Devils  Tower  and  Aladdin 
quadrangles  in  South  Dakota  and  Wyoming.  He  recently  published  a  general  description 
of  the  Black  Hills  region  under  the  title.  "O'Harra's  Handbook  of  the  Black  Hills." 

He  is  a   Fellow  of  the  Geological   Society  of  America  and  of  tin-  American   Association 

fur   the   Advancement   of  Scie a   member  of  the  American    Institute  of   Mining  Engineer-. 

of  the  Seismological  Society  oi  America  and  a  member  of  the  Alpha  chapter  of  Maryland 
of  Phi  Beta  Kappa.  He  is  also  a  corresponding  member  of  tin-  Geological  Society  of  Wash- 
ington and  an   honorary   member  of  the  South   Dakota  Engineering   Society. 

In  June,  1893,  Mr.  O'Harra  was  married  to  Miss  Mary  Marvel,  of  Bowen,  Illinois,  win. 
was  graduated  from  Carthage  I  ollege  in  May  of  that  year.  They  have  four  children,  three 
-mis  and  a  daughter.  Their  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  tl..-\ 
are  interested  in  many  movement-  and  plan-  that  are  being  put  forth  to  promote  progress 
along  intellectual  and  moral  lines.  Professor  O'Harra  has  gained  distinction  as  one  of  the 
eminent  educators  of  the  northwest  and  is  raising  the  South  Dakota  State  School  of  Mines 
to  a  high  standard. 


GILBERT  C.  I  ERISTOPHERSOST. 

Gilbert  C.  Christopher-,  n  i-  president  of  the  Sioux  Falls  Business  College,  in  which 
institution  he  has  embodied  his  high  ideal-  concerning  technical  and  practical  training  for 
the  business  world.  His  -tan. lard-  are  being  constantly  elevated  to  meet  changing  con- 
dition- and  the  school  i-  recognized  today  as  the  foremost  business  college  of  Smith  Dakota 
and   as   an    important   factor    in    the   educational    system   of   the   state. 

Mr.    Christopherson    was    limn    mi    a    farm    in    Fillmore   county.   Minnesota,   representing 

>.i    the   pioneer    families   of   that   county,   his   parents   having   come    from    Vang   Valdris, 

Norway,  and  established  their  home  in  Minnesota.  After  acquiring  his  early  education  in 
the  district  schools,  our  subject  completed  an  academic  course  in  Decorah,  [owa.  Later  he 
pursued  a  business  education  in  I. a  t  rossi  .  \\  isconsin,  and  at  (  olumbus,  <  ihio.  Subsequently 
he  devoted  three  year-  t..  service  a-  an  accountant  but  entered  upon  active  connection  with 
educational  wmk  in  isst.  when  he  wa-  employed  t..  manage  the  Sioux  Fall-  Business  Col- 
lege.   He  purchased  the  -.  I I  in  1892  and  has  since  bent  In-  energies  toward  it-  development 

and   improvement.     It    i-   th uglily  modern,   meeting   present-da)    conditions   in  the  business 

world,  with  every  facility  for  promoting  business  education.  The  method  used  i-  known  as 
the  Actual    Business   Method.     In   other   words,   the  school   employs  all   the  methods  that   are 

now   in   operation  in  the  largest  and   besl    offices  in   the  entii untry.     The  success  of  the 

institution  and  the  excellence  of  the  work  of  it-  students  have  fully  established  the  superi- 
or  ty    of   this    system    of   instruction.      In    order    to   .-any    on    the    work    according    to   his    plan. 

the  students  are  organized   into  a    facsimile   business   eomi ty   and   they   perform   among 

themselves  tin-  -aim-  transactions  that  characterize  ordinarj  business  dealings,  l. cine  super- 
vised in   their  work  by  an  expert    accountant.     There   are    today   about   two  hundred   and    fifty 


616  HISTl  IRY  <  >F  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

students  in  the  school  and  tlir  subjects  taught  are  business  practice,  office  training,  real 
estate  and  insurance,  banking,  shorthand,  typewriting,  penmanship,  arithmetic,  spelling, 
-  grammar,  commercial  law,  rapid  calculation  and  civil  government.  Each  student 
es  individual  attention,  which  is  ol  great  benefit  in  learning  rapidly  and  correctly. 
There  is  in  conjunction  with  the  school  a  mad  course  in  bookkeeping,  shorthand  and  pen- 
manship  Eoi  the  benefit  oi  those  who  cannot  leave  their  homes  to  enroll  as  regular  students. 
All  graduates  are  guaranteed  positions,  and  yet  it  is  impossible  to  supply  the  demand  made 
upon  the  school   Eoi    lielp.     Since  becoming   proprietor  o)   tins  institution   Mr.  Christopherson 

i       it! pense  nor  effort  in  making  it  one  of  the  best   schools  in  the  land,  and  it 

lank-    favorably     with   similar   educational   institutions   throughout   the   entire   country.     Its 

iH.nl' d"   in   the   business   world   and  the   thorough   and  practical  plan 

of  instruction  qualifies  a  pupil  to  become  at  mice  a  valuable  factor  in  the  conduct  of  com- 
mercial interests. 

Mr.  Christopherson  was  married  in  1894  to  Miss  Caroline  M.  Christ, iphorsmi,  whose 
home  was  in  tfartland,  lie, limn  county,  Minnesota.  They  have  become  parents  of  live 
children,  namely:   Oswald,  Gerald,  Norman.  Harold  and  Bjarne. 

Mi.  and  Mrs.  <  hristopherson  occupy  a  high  position  in  the  regard  and  respect  of  the 
residents  ol  Sioux  Falls  and  the  hospitality  of  their  attractive  home  is  greatly  enjoyed  by 
their    many    friends. 

-Mr.  <  hristopherson  is  interested  in  all  that  pertains  to  the  welfare  and  progress  of  his 
community  and  cooperates  heartily  in  plans  for  the  general  good  but  concentrates  his 
efforts  chiefly  upon  the  development  of  the  school,  and  the  value  of  the  method  which  he 
has  instituted  ha-  made  his  work  of  great  worth  to  the  community  and  indirectly  in  all 
those    localities   where   his   students   have   become   active    factors    in    the   business   world. 


EVERETT   M.   \  ALKXTIXK.   D.   D.   S. 

Dentistry  is  unique  among  the  professions  in  that  it  demands  a  threefold  qualification — 
m  chanical  skill  and  ingenuity,  a  practical  working  knowledge  of  the  science  and  the 
on  lie-  -  ability  winch  can  manage  the  financial  end.  All  these  Dr.  Everett  M.  Valentine 
po  '  es  ami  he  has  gained  a  prominent  place  in  the  ranks  of  his  profession  in  Yankton. 
He  viii-  born  in   Baj   <  ity,  Michigan,  September  14,  1866.     His  lather,  William  B.  Valentine, 

i   native  ol    Buffalo,   New    York,  and  re ved  with  his   family  to  Yankton  in   1ST0,  there 

conducting  business  as  a  contractor  and  builder.  He  erected  various  churches  in  the  town 
and  oilier  buildings  in  nearbj  sections  and  continued  active  in  the  business  to  the  time  of 
his  death,  which  occurred  February  12,  L906.  He  was  also  recognized  as  a  local  political 
leader,  giving  stalwart  support  to  the  republican  party,  but,  although  he  served  as  county 
.nun'  ioner,  he  was  never  a  politician  in  the  usually  accepted  sense  of  office-seeking,  He 
married    I  Ifrcda     Mathias,   a    native   of    England,    born    at    oi    near   Greenwich    near    London. 

1 ' ■>   in  the  new    world   she  lived  first    in   Quebec,  Canada,  and   afterward   removed   to 

Buffalo,     New      York,    where    she    was     married.      She    survive-    her     husband     and    is    imw     a 
resident   ol   (  hicago.     To  them   wen'  born   four  children:    Florence,  living  in  Chicago;    Elfreda, 
the    wife   of    I..  .1.    Potter,   also  of    that    city;    Everett     M.j    and   Charles,   who    is   conducting 
.'   conttai  toi    in    Phoenix,  Arizona. 

Dr.   Valentine    iva     i ight   to   Yankton   when  about   three  years  of  age  and   was  reared 

in    ihe   iii\    which    is   still    his   li ,     lie   passe, l   through   consecutive   grades    in    its    public 

■     the    high-scl i    course,    and    afterward    attended    Yankton    College,    in 

one  of  the  first   student         Iftei    his  college  days   were  over  he  was  employed 

until   he  decided   upon   a    professional   career,  determining   to   take   up   the 

study   '  \i    the    I"-    ol    twentj   five   he  entered   the   Missouri   Dental   College  of 

St.   I.,"  .     graduated   therefrom   with  the   I >.   D.  S.  degree   in    L894.     He  then  began 

piacii.'  Cali    i Missouri,   where   he    remained    for   two   years.     He   had   an    excellent 

practice  there,  hnl   in   1896  re ved  to  Yankton  where  he  has  since  remained.       He  is  today 

i    in   Yankton   In  years  ol   continuous  c ction   with  the  profession  and  he 

li."  i  ce      Hi-    office  is  supplied   with   the   latest    improved   appliances   for  denial 
surgen   and  the  work   which  he  does  is  satisfactory  to  his  many  patrons,  as  is  indicated  by 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  617 

his  growing  success.  He  is  a  member  of  the  South  Dakota  Dental  Association,  of  which 
he  was  at  one  time  vice  president.  He  also  belongs  to  the  First  District  Dental  Association 
and  lias  been  honored  with  its  presidency. 

In  November,  L901,  in  California,  Missouri,  Dr.  Valentine  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Jess  Gordon,  and  their  two  children  are  Everett  and  Lucretia.  The  parents  are  mem- 
bers of  the  Congregational  church,  of  which  Dr.  Valentine  was  formerly  treasurer.  His 
political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  his  fraternal  relations  are  with 
the  Masons.  He  holds  membership  in  St.  John's  Lodge.  No.  1,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Oriental 
.  onsistory,  No.  1.  S.  P.  K.  S.;  and  El  Riad  Temple  of  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls.  He 
was  at  one  time  president  of  the  Yankton  Dramatic  Club,  continuing  in  that  position  for 
many  years,  and  he  lias  attained  an  enviable  reputation  as  an  amateur  producer  of  plays 
and  is  an  amateur  actor,  possessing  natural  dramatic  talent.  However,  he  concentrates  his 
energies  most  largely  upon  his  profession  and  it  finds  in  him  a  prominent  and  worthy 
representative,  who  enjoys  the  confidence  and  respect  of  his  colleagues  and  the  goodwill  of 
the  general  public. 


NEWCOMB  SPAULDIXG  SMITH,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Newcomb  Spaulding  Smith,  a  prominent  representative  of  the  medical  profession 
in  Rapid  City,  was  born  in  Watertown.  New  York.  April  21,  1839.  His  identification  with 
the  west  dates  from  the  period  of  pioneer  development  when  it  was  necessary  to  meet 
many  hardships  and  privations  incident  to  frontier  life.  The  Smith  family  came  originally 
from  Virginia,  where  the  grandparents  freed  their  slaves  before  1S12  and  then  removed 
to  the  north.  The  father.  Martin,  was  a  wood  engraver  and  mechanic  and  in  later  life 
turned  his  attention  to  farming.  In  the  year  1857  he  made  his  way  westward  to  Buchanan 
county,  Iowa,  where  he  purchased  a  large  tract  of  land  and  thereon  resided  until  his  removal 
to  Michigan  in  1870.  His  death  occurred  two  years  later,  or  in  1872,  at  Flushing,  that 
state,  when  he  had  reached  the  age  of  fifty-five  years.  In  early  manhood  he  wedded 
Minerva  Spaulding,  a  native  of  Saratoga  county.  New  York,  their  marriage  being  cele- 
brated  at  Watertown,  thai  state.  In  their  family  were  seven  children,  of  whom  Dr.  Smith 
is    the    eldest    and    of    whom    five    survive. 

Dr.    Smith    attended    school    at    Watertown.    New    York,    continuing   his    education    until 

he   became  a  high-school   pupil.     He   studied   licine   in    Iowa    for  two  years,   and  on   the 

18th  of  July.  1862,  when  a  young  man  of  twenty-three  years,  he  offered  his  services  to  the 
government  in  response  to  the  call  for  military  aid  and  enlisted  in  the  Thirty-second  loua 
Volunteei    Infantry,  with  which  he  continued  until  promoted  to  the  rank  of  surgeon  of  the 

Thirty-fifth   Iowa,  serving   th ghout  the  entire   period   of  his   three  years'  enlistment.     He 

was  on  duty  at  Ft.  Pillow  during  the  battle  oi  Vicksburg  and  in  the  military  hospital  at 
Keokuk,  Iowa.  Having  determined  upon  the  practice  of  medicine  as  a  life  work,  he 
studied  to  that  end  and  received  his  professional  degree  from  the  Iowa  State  University  in 
L864.  He  had  entered  upon  his  preparatory  reading  under  a  preceptor  in  1858  and  when 
he  joined  the  army  it  was  in  the  capacity  ol  hospital  steward  but  soon  afterward  he  was 
promoted   to  the   ra  nk   of  surgeon. 

In  186.3  Dr.  Smith  located  for  the  practice  of  his  profession  in  Marshall  county, 
Iowa,  and  later  removed  to  Belle  Plaine,  where  he  remained  until  1S68,  when  he  went  to 
Flushing,  Michigan,  where  he  practiced  for  a  time.  Afterward  he  opened  an  office  in  Flint, 
that    Btate,    where    he   remained    until    1879.   when    he   eame    to   Dakota    territory   as   assistant 

..  on  in  the  I  nited  States  army.     He  was  located  ai    Fort  Randall  and  also  had  charge  of 

the  Yankton    Indian    Vgency  as   surgeon   at    Fori    Bei n    and   at   Fort   Sully.     He   resigned 

that  position  in  ISS4  and  removed  to  Pierre,  where  he  resumed  private  practice,  in  which 
i,,     continued    until    1886.     He    then    returned    to    Marshalltown,    Iowa,    where    he    continued 

until  1903,  when  he  ca again  to  South  Dakota,  remaining  at    Marion  Junction  until   1908. 

lie  then  removed  to  Rapid  City  and  soon  afterward  settled  on  a  homestead  ai    Farmingdale, 

where  1 ngaged   in   ranching  until    1912.     He   still   owns   three  hundred  and   twenty   acres 

oi  land  near  Farmingdale  and  from  this  propertj  derives  a  substantia]  annual  income.  The 
foil. i wine  year  wa-  -pent   in  travel  and  in   1914  he  settled   in   Rapid  I  ity,  where  he  has  since 


HIST<  IRY  i  iF  S<  »UTH   D  \k'  >TA 

.1  to  tin-  private  practice  oi  medicine  and  to  the  manage- 
ment   of   his   other   business   interests.     He    is   also   cot eted    with    manufacturing    interests 

in  St.  Louis,     lh-   long  experienc the  western   frontier  has  made  him   familiar  with  the 

histo  stati     md     ts   development   and   lie  has  borne  an   active  and  helpful  part  in 

tin  'tin  -i  ing    its  pi  nd   upbuilding. 

i  in  the  lltli  "i  November,  I860,  Dr.  smith  was  united  in  marriage  t  •  ■  Mis,  Jennie 
Parnell,  a  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Susan  (Wiltfong)  Parnell.  Mrs.  Smith  was  born  al 
\,w  Carlisle,  La  Porte  county,  Indiana.  The  family  afterward  became  pioneei  Bettlers  of 
Marshall  county,  Iowa,  traveling  across  the  countrj  by  teams  before  the  day  of  railroad 
building.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Smith  have  two  sons:  Dr.  Elmer  Everett  Smith,  who  was  born  in 
Albion,  Iowa.  March  10,  L862,  and  Is  now  located  in  St.  Louis,  Missouri;  and  Guy 
Parnell,  who  was  born  in  Owosso,  Michigan,  April  28,  1872,  and  is  now  a  manufacturer  of 
St.    Louis. 

Dr.  smith  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the  men  and  measures  of  the 
republican  party,  which  he  has  supported  since  easting  Ins  first  presidential  ballot  for 
Abraham  Lincoln  on  the  8th  of  November,  1860.  That  was  certainly  a  momentous  day  in 
his  life,  for  it  was  mi  that  day  that  he  applied  for  his  marriage  license.  Fraternally  he  is 
a  Mason  and  an  Odd  Fellow.  He  belongs  to  the  '■rami  Army  of  the  Republic  and  for  a 
time  was  vice  commander  of  Sully  Post  at  Pierre,  South  Dakota.  He  lias  been  a  great 
adi ■  and  has  made  a  special  study  of  ancient  and  modern  history  in  addition  to  his 
investigations  along  the  line  of  In-  profession.  He  belongs  to  the  South  Dakota  Medical 
Society  and  is  an  honorary  member  of  the  American  Medical  Association.  During  hi-  resi- 
dence in  Michigan  he  was  regarded  as  the  leading  surgeon  of  the  central  part  of  that  state 
and  his  practice  has  been  largely  given  to  surgical  work.  His  memory  forms  a  connecting 
link   between   the   primitive  past   and   progressive  present   and  his  hook  of  lite  records  man}' 

interesting  incidents  which  have  figured  in  c tection  with  the  development  and  progress  of 

the  state. 


EDWIN  OLIVER   WALGREN. 

Edwin  (diver  Walgren  is  tic  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Schwenk-Barth  Brewing 
Company,  one  ol  tie'  large  productive  industries  of  Yankton.  He  was  born  in  Galesburg, 
Knox  county,  Illinois,  Januarj  29,  L866.  His  father.  Charles  Walgren,  a  native  of  Sweden, 
ed  the  Atlantic  to  America  in  L856  and  at  different  periods  worked  in  the  pineries  of 
Minnesota  and  oi  Arkansas  but  ultimately  returned  t..  his  native  land  in  1865.  There  he 
married,  after  which  he  brought  his  young  wife  to  the  new  world.  They  settled  in  Illinois 
and  there  Mrs.  Walgren  passed  away  in  the  fall  of  1868,  when  their  -on  Edwin  Oliver  was 
less  than  three  Mai-,  of  age.  The  father  followed  Farming,  having  purchased  a  tract  of 
land  in  Knox  county,  Illinois,  which  he  continuously  cultivated  and  improved  until  L888, 
when  lie  retired  from  active  farm  life  .md  removed  in  Dixon,  Illinois,  where  he  passed  away 
in    190 

Edwin  Oliver   \VaIgt    n   iva     the    ildest    in   his   father's   family.     He  was  reared   upon  the 
1   "    to  tie    .iv  oi   nineteen  years  and  then  started  out   in  the  InMnr-  world,  securing 

11   n     kkeepei    aftei    having    ;>ui   ued   a    course  of  study    preparing  him   for  work 

it    tile   Northern   Illinois  Normal   school  and   Dixon    Business  College.     His 
bookkeepei    was    in   a   genera]    store   at    Dixon,   where   he   continued    for  thirteen 

1    fact    unmistakablj    evidencing    In-   capability,   hi-   efficiency   and   his 

hincss.      lh-   tl gh   study   ami   experience   tnadi    him   an   expert    accountant,  and 

1    wide  and   well   merited   reputation    in    licit    direction. 

Mi     Walgren   .mixed   in   Yankton,  South    Dakota,  where  he  has  since  made  his 

ii    I    employed   in  checking   up  lor  the   Building   ,\    I. Associi and   del 

nt    'or  the  county  treasurer  and  others.     In  duly.   1901,  tie  embarked  in 

ii  --.   which   he  conducted    lor   four  years,  or  until    L905.      In   tin-   meantime 

ii   the  brewerj    which   was  incorporated   in    May,   L903.     lie  assumed 

i   that  date,  being  elected  secretary   and  treasurer,  in  which  connections 

' 1,  it  ing  in  large  measure  to  the  since--  oi  the  company  through 

m  which  he  controls  its  business  and  financial  affairs. 


EDWIN  ').  \\.\i.i.i;i:\ 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  621 

In  July,  1901,  Mr.  Walgren  was  married  to  Miss  Maud  Vore,  a  native  of  Logan,  Harrison 
county,  Iowa,  and  they  have  one  son,  William  Edwin,  who  is  now  attending  school.  Mr. 
Walgren  has  advanced  through  both  the  York  and  Scottish  Rites  in  Masonry  since  becoming 
a  member  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  F.  &  A.  M.  He  also  belongs  to  Yankton  Chapter,  No.  1. 
R.  A.  M.,  of  which  he  is  a  past  high  priest;  Omego  Council,  No.  2,  R.  &  8.  M.,  of  Salem,  South 
Dakota:  De  Molay  Coinuiandery,  No.  3,  K.  T.;  Oriental  Consistory,  No.  1,  A.  A.  S.  R.,  in 
which  hi'  has  attained  the  thirty-sec 1  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  and  of  which  he  is  pre- 
ceptor: and  Yelduz  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  of  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota.  He  likewise  has 
membership  in  the  Elks  Lodge,  No.  994;  the  Eagles  Aerie.  No.  14sii;  and  Phoenix  Lodge, 
No.  34,  K.  1'.,  in  which  he  is  chancellor  commander.  He  is  also  connected  with  Yankton 
Council  of  the  United  Commercial  Travelers  and  is  a  member  of  the  Improved  Order  of  Red 
Men.  of  which  he  was  the  first  great  sachem  fin  South  Dakota.  His  political  indorsement  i- 
given  to  the  republican  party,  but  he  has  never  sought  nor  desired  otlice,  preferring  to  give 
undivided  attention  to  his  business  affairs.  Indefatigable  energy  and  close  application  have 
featured  most  strongly  in  his  success.  He  has  worked  haul  and  merit  has  wen  its  true 
reward,  so  that  he  is  now  one  of  the  prosperous  business  men  of  his  city. 


THOMAS  GOTTFRIED  THOMPSON,  M.  D. 

Dr.  T.  Gottfried  Thompson,  county  physician  of  Minnehaha  county  and  one  of  the 
leading  members  of  the  medical  profession  in  Sioux  Falls,  was  born  near  Dell  Rapids,  South 
Dakota,  in  1884.  He  is  a  son  of  Peter  M.  and  Lena  (Thompson)  Thompson,  the  former  a 
native  of  Norway  and  the  latter  of  Iowa.  Peter  M.  Thompson  made  the  journey  to  America 
with  his  father  at  the  age  of  eleven  years. 

Following  the  completion  of  his  preliminary  education  Dr.  T.  Gottfried  Thompson  entered 
college  at  Brookings,  South  Dakota,  graduating  in  1904.  He  later  studied  medicine,  receiving 
his  degree  from  Jefferson  Medical  College  in  1910.  He  afterward  spent  eighteen  months  as 
interne  at  the  State  Hospital  at  Minneapolis  and  following  this  opened  an  office  in  Sioux 
Falls,  where  he  has  since  engaged  in  general  practice,  lb'  keeps  in  close  tench  with  the  most 
advanced  medical  thought  and  is  recognized  as  a  capable  and  conscientious  physician,  thor- 
oughly devoted  to  the  interests  of  his  clients.  On  the  loth  of  February,  1913,  Dr.  Thompson 
wa-  appointed  county  physician  of  Minnehaha  county  and  lie  is  now  serving  in  this  responsibly 
position,  discharging  his  duties  in  an  intelligent,  prompt  and  capable  manner. 

Dr.  Thompson  is  a  member  of  the  United  Lutheran  church  and  gives  his  political  alleg- 
iance to  the  republican  party.  His* attention  and  energy  are  largely  given  to  his  profession 
in  its  private  and  official  relations  and  he  is  conscientious  in  the  performance  of  all  of  his 
duties. 


CHARLES  L.  LAWRENCE. 


fin  the  roster  of  public  officials  in  Yankton  county  appears  the  name  of  Charles  I,. 
Lawrence,  who  is  now  Idling  the  position  of  county  treasurer  ami  is  proving  a  most  capable 
and  faithful  custodian  of  the  public  funds.  Moreover,  he  occupies  a  creditable  and  enviable 
position  in  commercial  circles  a-  a  partner  in  the  firm  of  Frick  &  Lawrence,  proprietors  ol 
a  large  furniture  and  undertaking  establishment. 

New  York  claims  Mr.  Lawrence  as  a  native  son.     He  was  born  in  the  town  of  Fort  Jack- 

Bon,   St.    Lawrence  e ily,  July    15,   1866,  a    -on   ,,t   James  o.  and  Julia   A.    (lastlei    Lawrence. 

in  whose  family  were  two  children,  the  daughter  being  Elizabeth  M.,  the  wife  of  N.  J.  Johnson, 
ot  Wakonda,  South  Dakota.  The  father,  also  a  native  ,,i  St.  Lawrence  county.  New  York, 
wa-  born  in  ls4:i  ami  was  reared  to  laun  life.  In  L866  he  sought  the  opportunities  offered 
by  the  growing  west  and  to,.];  up  In-  abode  upon  a  claim  in  Pope  county.  Minnesota,  where  he 
remained  for. a  decade,  coming  thence  to  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  in  l*Tii.  He  became  a 
government  contractor  and  after  three  years,  or  in  1879,  took  up  a  preemption  claim  of  on,' 
hundred  and  sixty  acres  in  Yankton  county,  which  he  at  once  began  to  develop  and  improvi 
Vol.  tv     r. 


,,_'_■  HISTl  >RY  <  IF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

He  added  thereto  a-  bis  financial  resources  permitted  until  he  was  the  owner  of  four  hundred 

and  forty  acres  of  rich  and  productive  land.     In   L894,  however,  he  disposed  of  that  property 

and  went  to  \  irginia,  establishing  his  home  twenty-five  miles  southwest  of  Washington,  D.  C, 

where  his  wife  died.     In  April,  1902,  he  returned  to  this  state  and  after  residing  for  a  year 

in   Sioux   Falls  removed   to   Wakonda,  South  Dakota,  while  later  he  went  to  Lead,  where  he 

I  away  in  August,  rail.     His  political  allegiance  was  given  to  the  republican  party. 

Upon  his  father's  farm  (  harles  1-   Lawrence  was  reared  and  attended  the  public  schools 

until  seventeen  years  of  age.     He  then  became  a  school  teacher  in  Yankton  countj*,  following 

thai    profession   for  several  term-  through  the  winter  seasons,  while  in  the  summer  months 

irked  upon  the  farm.     In  Novembi  r,  1892,  he  was  elected  county  assessor  and  discharged 

his  duties  with  such  pr ptness  and  capability  that  he  was  reelected  in  1894.     The  following 

year,  however,  he  turned  the  work  of  the  office  over  to  his  deputy  and  went  to  Volin, 
Yankton  county,  where  he  began  buying  live  stock  for  the  J.  T.  Daugherty  Company.  He 
was  manager  of  the  department  for  that  concern  until  March,  1900,  when  he  resigned  to 
devote  his  attention  to  the  development  and  improvement  of  a  farm  of  two  hundred  acres  in 

ty   and  to  the  raising  of  live  stock.     He  was  thus  engaged  for  several  months 

in     n    November  of  the  same  year  was  again  called  to  public  office  in  his  election  to  the 
position  of  county  auditor,  to  which  he  was  reelected  in   l'.K)2,  serving  until  1904. 

In  the  fall  of  l'JOj  Mr.  Lawrence  joined  Joseph  Frick  under  the  firm  style  of  Frick  &. 
Lawrence  in  the  purchase  of  the  furniture  house  oi  t '.  J.  Herrick  &  Company  and  in  this 
connection  controls  the  largest  furniture  business  in  this  section  of  the  state.  They  have 
added  an  undertaking  department  and  the  business  along  both  lines  has  been  successfully 
continued.  Theirs  is  a  well  appointed  establishment.  In  the  furniture  store  is  carried  an 
attractive  line  of  furniture,  ranging  from  that  of  low  to  high  priced  manufacture.  Their 
business  methods  are  thoroughly  reliable  and  their  enterprise  is  a  factor  in  their  growing 
ucci  \ii.iin  the  public  gave  evidence  of   its  desire  to  have  Mr.  Lawrence  serve  in  public 

i. Dice  in  electing  him  in  the  fall  of  1912  to  the  position  of  county  treasurer. 

iin  the  6th  of  December,  1891,  Mr.  Lawrence  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Evangeline 

B    <  ase,  "i    Yankton,  and  they   have  bee (    the  parents  of  three  children:     Genevieve  and 

Marjorie,  at  home;  and  Bernie,  who  died  at  the  age  of  nine  years.  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Lawrence 
are  well  known  in  Yankton  and  throughout  the  county,  where  they  have  a  large  circle  of 
warm  friends.  Mr.  Lawrence  belongs  to  the  Modern  Woodmen  camp,  to  the  Knights  of 
Pythias  lodge  and  to  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  In  politics  he  lias  always 
been  an  earnest  republican,  prominent  in  the  councils  of  his  party,  in  which  his  opinions 
carry  weight.  He  lias  again  and  again  been  called  to  office  and  his  devotion  to  the  public 
good  stands  as  an  unquestioned  fact  in  his  career.  He  always  places  the  general  welfare 
before  personal  aggrandizement  and  he  has  become  recognized  as  one  of  the  leading  and 
iial  residents  of  his  part  of  the  state,  being  new  an  important  factor  in  commercial 
hi    Yankton. 


I:    S.  SUMMERS  ILL. 


B.  S.  Summcrwill,  although  one  of  the  younger  business  men  of  Canton,  is  one  of  the 
-.      lie   is  a   lumber   inorchanl    and   is  thoroughly   awake  to  the  changes   in   con- 
lii'  I.   have  occurred  in  the  last    few   years  and  which  demand   new   methods  on  the 
conducting  a  business  enterprise.     His  progressiveness  and  his  abil- 
i    himself  to  these  changed  conditions  are  the  salient   factors  in  his  success.     He 
t  ity,   Iowa,  on  the   17th  of   March,  1886,  a  son  of  W.  J.  and   Florence 

Suinmerw  ill.   natives   of    England    and   of   Ohio    res] lively.      His    father   died 

leven  years  of  age  and  his  mother  survived   but    four  years,  so  that   he  was 
M    upon   his  own  iurci       when   only   a    lad   in   his   den-,      lie  secured  a   good   education, 

ill.    Military    Academy,   and   upon   finishing  school   identified   him- 
self  with    the    lumber    business,    beginning   as   yardman.      In    1905,   when    but    nineteen   years 
mill    yard    at    Brunswick,   Nebraska,   and   was   subsequently   in   the 
lumber    business   in   Sioux   City.    Iowa.      In    1909   he   located    in    South    Dakota    and   bought   the 
nucleus  of  the  large  business  which  In-  now  controls  and  which  is  one  of  the  most  important 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  623 

of  its  kind  in  the  southeastern  part  of  the  state.  He  understands  thoroughly  the  details  as 
well  as  the  broader  phases  of  the  trade  and  is  systematic  in  his  methods,  all  of  which  make 
it  but  natural  that  his  business  should  grow  and  prosper.  He  recognizes  the  fact  that 
cooperation  is  the  keynote  of  modern  commercial  life  and  he  is  one  of  the  most  active  mem- 
bers of  the  Canton  Commercial  Club,  serving  as  president  thereof  for  two  years.  He  is 
also  president  of  the  Canton  Racing  Association. 

Mr.  Summerwill  was  married  in  1907  to  Miss  Edna  Wengert,  a  daughter  of  H.  G.  and 
Anna  (Johnson  i  Wengert,  of  Mapleton,  Iowa.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Summerwill  have  been  born 
two  children,  William  and  Edna,  who  represent  the  fourth  generation,  as  not  only  the  grand- 
parents on  the  mother's  side,  but  also  the  great-grandparents  are  still  living  and  enjoying 
excellent  health.  The  father  is  a  republican  in  his  political  allegiance  and  stanchly  sup- 
ports that  party  at  the  polls.  Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  Silver  Star  Lodge,  No.  4,  A. 
F.  &  A.  M.,  of  Canton,  and  of  both  the  Commandery  and  Shrine  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa.  He 
also  belongs  to  the  Atheneum  Debating  Society.  He  finds  physical  recreation  in  hunting  and 
motoring,  is  an  enthusiastic  sportsman  and  has  an  exceptionally  fine  collection  of  guns, 
while  his  interest  in  motoring  has  led  him  to  take  an  active  part  in  the  good-roads  move- 
ment in  the  state.  The  fact  that  he  has  attained  his  present  success  through  his  own  labors 
without  the  aid  of   influential  friends  is  a   matter  of  justifiable  pride  and  is   proof  of  his 


CHAMBERS  KELLAR. 


Chambers  Kellar  is  the  senior  partner  in  the  firm  of  Kellar  &  Stanley,  attorneys  and 
counselors  at  law  of  Lead.  Ik-  i-^  a  Tennesseean  by  birth,  a  son  of  Colonel  Andrew  J.  and 
Margaret  (Chambers)  Kellar,  of  Memphis,  Tennessee.  His  ancestors  were  residents  of  the 
south  for  several  generations  and  there  it  was  that  Chambers  Kellar  was  born  and  reared. 
In  tiie  pursuit  of  his  education  he  attended  Vanderbilt  University  at  Nashville,  Tennessei  . 
from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Science.  He  won  first  honors 
in  liis  class,  held  the  fellowship  in  English  and  pursued  one  year's  post-graduate  work.  He 
was  also  captain  of  the  university  hall  team  for  two  seasons  and  during  his  college  days 
became  a  member  of  the  Phi  Delta  Theta  fraternity. 

Having  qualified  for  the  bar,  Mr.  Kellar  entered  upon  the  practice  of  law  at  Hot  Springs, 
South  Dakota.  No  dreary  novitiate  awaited  him.  It  was  not  long  before  he  had  secured  a 
good  clientage  and  had  become  recognized  as  an  able  member  of  the  bar.  He  served  as  city 
attorney    of   Hot    Springs    and    also    as   states    attorney   of    Fall    River   county.      In    1898    he 

entered    into   partnership   with   ex-Senator   Gideon   C.    M ly.   of   Deadwood,   an    association 

that  was  maintained  for  six  years,  when,  upon  the  death  of  Judge  Moody  in  1904,  Mr.  Kellar 
was  elected  as  general  counsel  for  the  Homestake  Mining  Company  and  removed  to  [.end, 
where  he  is  now  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  as  senior  member  of  the  linn  of  Kellar  & 
Stanley. 

In  1902  Mr.  Kellar  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mi--.  Florence  Bullock,  a  daughter  of 
Captain  Seth  Bullock,  of  South  Dakota.  They  have  gained  a  wide  acquaintance  in  this  state 
and  enjoy  the  friendly  regard  of  the  majority  of  those  with  whom  they  have  been  brought 
in  contact.  In  his  law  practice  Mr.  Kellar  has  progressed  step  by  step  and  now  has  respons- 
ible professional  connections. 


OLOF  SWENSON. 


Olof  Swenson,  who  curies  on  general  fanning  on  section  23,  Hancock  precinct,  in  Bon 
Homme  county,  is  a  native  of  Sweden,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  the  province  of  Herj- 
dallen  in  1842.  According  to  the  custom  of  the  Scandinavian  people  whereby  the  children 
take  the  father's  Christian  name,  adding  thereto  the  syllable  son  and  thus  forming  their 
last  name,  the  subject  of  this  review  as  a  son  of  Swen  Paulson  became  Olof  Swenson.  His 
mother  in  her  maidenhood  bore  the  name  of  Engel. 


624  HIST!  (RY  I  IF  S<  HI  II   DAKOTA 

Reared  in  his  natn ntry,  ^tn  Swenson  remained  there  until  1869,  when  he  emigrated 

to  the  new  world.  He  made  the  trip  from  Stockholm  by  canal  i"  Goteborg,  the  principal 
i.  across  the  North  Sea  I"  Hull,  England,  and  by  rail  went  to  Liverpool,  whence  he 
embarked  on  a  steamer  of  the  Allen  line  for  Quebec,  sailing  in  June,  L869.  He  made  his 
waj  direct  from  Quebei  to  Minnesota  and  lived  in  Wabasha  county  until  he  came  to  Dakota 
territoi  j    in  i  he  fall  ol    1873 

When  VIr.  Swenson  settled  upon  lii-  present  place  it  was  the  only  developed  farm  foi 
many  miles  around.  All  was  open  prairie  with  not  a  tree  in  sight.  His  first  house  was  built 
entirely  ol  cottonwood  lumbei  and  shingles  cut  by  a  sawmill  on  the  river  nearby.  For  two  "i 
three  years  grasshoppers  caused  damage  to  hi--  crops  but  somehow  he  lived  through  the  hard 

ii a  and  ultimately   gained  a  financial  foothold.     He  was  about  two  miles  south  from  home 

when  the  blizzard  of  January  12,  1888,  struck  the  country.  He  fought  his  way  against  the 
storm  and  at  length  reached  his  house,  but  many  settlers  were  lust  in  going  between  their 
lonn  and  barns.  A  family  traveling  through  the  country  found  shelter  at  the  home  ol 
Mr.  Swenson  until  the  storm  abated  the  following  day. 

When  in  Minnesota  Mr.  Swenson  was  married  to  Mis-,  Christina  Olson,  a  native  of 
Norway.  Mrs.  Swenson  is  very  fond  of  (lowers  and  quite  successful  in  their  cultivation. 
She  has  fine  plants  in  the  home  throughout  the  winter,  their  blooms  adding  beauty  and 
cheeriness.     Four  children  have  been  horn  to  Mr.  anil  Mrs.  Swenson,  of  whom  two  are  living: 

1  i      who   remains   at    h md   cultivates  the   farm   with   his  brother-in-law,   his   father 

having  practically  retired;  and  [da,  the  wife  of  Gilbert  O.  Blegen,  who  was  born  in  Dane 
county,  Wisconsin,  October  15,  1874,  and  is  a  son  of  ( lie  Blegen,  who  was  born  at  Guldbrandon, 
Norway,  and  in  that  country  married  Julia  Moe.     Mr.  and  Mrs.  Blcm  n  have  one  .son,  Clifford. 

Mi.   Swenson    has    I n   a   stalwart    republican    since    becoming   a    naturalized   American 

citizen,  for  he  believes  that  the  principles  of  that  party  contain  the  best  elements  ol  good 
government.  He  belongs  to  the  Lutheran  church  and  his  life  has  been  guided  by  its 
teai  lungs.  For  forty-two  years  he  has  lived  in  Dakota  and  the  1... story  of  its  development  and 
progress  is  familiar  to  him  from  the  period  of  pioneer  times  to  the  present.  He  has  borne 
hi^  part  in  the  work  ol  general  development  and  his  worth  is  widely  recognized  as  that  oi  a 
progressive   farmer  and   public-spirited  citizen. 


Kim  ai:d  Mcdonald. 


Edward  McDonald,  well  known  as  a  democratic  leader  in  Deadwood,  is  one  of  the  pioneer 
■    idents  of   this  city,   having  arrived   here   in    1879.     He   has  since   been   actively   connected 
with  its  business  interests  and  now   devotes  the  greater  part  of  his  time  to  the  harness  and 
lerj    1 1  ade. 

Mr.    McDonald   is  tl Id,  -t   ol   a    ramily  oi   nine  children.     II.-  attended  school   in  New 

i"il     illy    and    In    early    maid I    he    beci a    sale-man    in    a    furniture    store,    remaining    in 

that  |"i  ition  i,ii  about  a  year,  lie  then  look  up  the  saddler's  trade,  which  he  followed  in 
New  York  until  1878,  when  In-  sought  the  opportunities  of  the  northwest,  making  Ins  way 
to  Helena,  Montana,  where  In-  engaged  in  lie-  saddhry  business  for  about  a  year,  lb-  next 
v.ent  to  Miles  lily.  Montana,  and  on  (In-  11th  of  October,  1879,  arrived  in  Deadwood  with 
ol  five.  They  had  made  the  journey  overland  with  team-  ami  after  reaching  Dead- 
I       McDonald  embarked   in   the  harness  ami  saddlery  bushier,  to  which   he  has  since 

otcil    tl reater   part    ol    his   tune   and   attention       He   has   buill    up  a    big  trade   in   this 

i  ion  ami  hi-  business  is  one  of  the  important  commercial  enterprises  of  tin-  city.     He 
ii-o    mi,  i, --1,-d    in    mining    properties   ami    propositions.      He   stalled    out    in    the   business 
inded  ..el  the  success  which  he  ha-  achieved  i-  tin-  direct   result  oi   In-  intel 

led    i  -   and    unfaltei  ing    i  nl.i  prise. 

■  I    holds    membership   in    the  Odd    Fellows    lodge  ol    Deadw I.  ol    which    he 

lie  i-  likewise  secretary  of  tin-  Knights  ol   Pythias  lodge  and  he  has  mem- 

Modern    \v Innn   ol    America,     lb-   is  a    recognized    leader   iii   democratic 

Hicii   thi!   partj    -nice  attaining   his  majority,     lb-  has  served  as  chair- 

itn    county   central   committee   ami   also  of   the   -late   central   committee 

it-  Id  the  policy   of  the  party   in  smith  Dakota,     lb-  filled  the  office  of 


EDWARD  McDOXALD 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  627 

alderman  from  his  ward  for  a  number  of  years,  was  chief  of  the  fire  department  of  Dead- 
wood  for  five  terms,  was  sheriff  of  Lawn  nee  county   for  one  term  and  was  mayoi   oi    Dead- 

wood  for  two  terms.     Thus  again  and  again  called  to  public  office,  lie  has  for  a   long   pe I 

served  his  fellow  townsmen  in  such  capacities  and  the  record  which  he  has  made  is  tnosl 
creditable.  He  stand--  for  progress  and  improvement  and  his  efforts  have  furthered  the 
interests  of  democracy  in  the  state.  -Moreover,  he  is  well  known  as  a  pioneer  settler  and 
one  who  by  his  untiring  activity  has  contributed  to  the  commercial  upbuilding  of  the 
city  in  which  he  makes  his  home. 


THEODORE  M.  ANTONY. 


Theodore  M.  Antony  is  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  at  Gary,  which  position  he 
has  filled  through  ten  consecutive  years.  He  is  actuated  in  all  that  he  does  by  a  spirit  of 
progress  and  enterprise  and  is  accounted  one  of  the  representative  citizens  of  the  community 
in  which  he  makes  his  home.  His  birth  occurred  in  Germany  on  the  23d  of  November,  1878, 
his  parents  being  Franz  and  Maria  Antony,  both  oi  whom  survive.  Alter  acquiring  a  public- 
school  education  Theodore  M.  Antony  pursued  a  commercial  course  and  when  his  school  days 
were  over  became  connected  with  his  lather  in  farm  work  and  in  the  conduct  of  a  store.  It 
was  in  1SS4  that  the  family  came  to  the  new  world,  settling  in  Yellow  Medicine  county. 
Minnesota.  After  leaving  his  father's  employ  Theodore  M.  Antony  became  an  employe  in 
the  First  State  Bank  of  Harvey  and  after  three  months  entered  the  bank  at  Canby,  -Minne- 
sota, where  he  remained  for  two  years.  He  afterward  went  to  Goodwin,  where  he  spent  three 
years  in  connection  with  banking  interests,  and  in  1905  he  entered  the  First  National  Bank 
oi  Gary  as  cashier.  He  has  since  continue. I  in  that  position,  making  an  excellent  record  as 
a  popular,  obliging  and  reliable  official,  extending  every  possible  courtesy  to  the  patrons  oi 
the  bank  and  at   the  same  time  safely  guarding  the  interests  oj   stockholders. 

On  the  4th  of  February,  1913,  Mr.  Antony  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Florence 
Travels,  a  daughter  oi  Thomas  Travels,  of  Clark,  South  Dakota.  Mr.  Antony  and  his  wife 
are  members  of  the  Catholic  church  and  he  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Columbus  and  the 
lienevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  In  politics  he  is  a  republican  and  has  frequently  been 
called  upon  to  serve  his  fellow  townsmen  in  public  office,  having  been  treasurer,  clerk  and 
trustee.  Ffe  cheerfully  and  willingly  aids  any  measure  for  the  public  good  and  has  cooperated 
in  various  movements  which  have  been  directly  beneficial  to  his  community.  His  attention 
is  chiefly  concentrated,  however,  upon  his  business  affairs  and  aside  from  being  a  stock- 
holder and  director  in  the  First  National  Hank  of  Gary,  in  which  he  has  for  ten  years 
served  as  cashier,  he  is  also  a   stockholder  in  the   Hank  of  Goodwin. 


FLANK   (I.    I'ALMLK. 


Frank  0.  Palmer  is  cashier  of  the  People's  State  Hank  of  Ramona  ami  ability,  energy, 
close  application  and  laudable  ambition  have  brought  him  to  his  present  position  as  an 
important  factor  in  financial  circles  in  Lake  county,  lie  was  born  in  Harrison  county,  Iowa. 
December  21,  1879,  and  is  a  -on  of  Frederick  D.  and  Emma  A.  (Brown)  Palmer.  The  father 
was  a    farmer  by  occupation   and   in    L886   brought    h'is    Family   to   South    Dakota,  settling   in 

Numla    town-hip.   Lake  county,     lie   purchased   a   quarter   secti f  land   which    he   at    once 

began  to  till  and  improve  and  tor  s years  he  there  carried  on  general  agricultural  pur- 
suits, winning  substantial  success  through  his  well  directed  efforts.  At  length  he  retired 
and  took  up  hi--  abode  iii  Madison,  where  he  passed  awaj  in  L905.  Mis  widow  survived  him 
tor  two   \  cars.  d\  ing    in    1907. 

Frank'li.    Palmer   was  a    little   lad  of   but    seven    years   al    I  he   time  of  the    removal   of   the 

fainilv    to  this  state  and   in  the  public  Scl Is  he  pursued   his  education,  ultimately   becoming 

a  high-school  pupil  in  Madison.  Following  his  gradual  ion  he  attended  a  business  college 
at  La  Crosse;  Wisconsin,  and  made  his  initial  step  in  the  business  world  as  cashier  ill  a 
store  in  Madison,  Lake  county,  where  he  remained  for  five  years,     lie  then  entered  the  First 


628  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

\  itiona]  Bank  as  stenographer  and  ) kkeepei   and  was  thus  employed  for  seven  years.    In 

September,    L912,  he   removed   t"   Ramona   and  became  cashier  of  the  People's  State   Bank, 

in  which  position  he  has  since  continued,  and  during  this  period  the  business  of  the  bank 

n  doubled.     He  is  the  .nine  manager  of  the  institution  and  a  general  banking  business 

nducted.  He  has  proved  an  efficient  and  popular  cashier^  wide  awake,  alert  and  enter- 
prising, and  his  efforts  are  bringing  a  substantial  measure  of  success  to  the  institution 
which  he  represents.     He  is  also  a  stockholder  and  one  of  the  directors  of  the  Electric  Light 

pany  and  of  the  I  .nun]-  Elevator  i  ompany. 

i  in  the  3d  of  October,  L901,  Mr.  Palmer  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mi~s  .Myrtle  Arnold, 
by  whom  he  bad  two  children,  Edith  .May  and  Burton.  The  former  lias  now  reached  the  age 
of  twelve,  but  the  latter  died  when  seven  years  old.  The  parents  hold  membership  in  the 
Baptist  church   and   Mr.   Palmer  also  lias  membership   relations  with  the  Odd  Fellows,   the 

\\ Imen   and   the   Knights  of  Pythias.     His  study  of  the  political  issues  and  questions  of 

h,i-  led  linn  to  indorse  the  principles  of  the  republican  party  and  he  keeps  well 
informed  on  all  general  topics,  political  and  otherwise.  Almost  a  lifelong  resident  of  South 
Dakota,  he  has  ever  been  deeply  interested  in  its  welfare  and  has  labored  untiringly  and 
unceasingly  to  advance  the  interests  of  the  Btate,  supporting  measures  that  promise  to  be  of 
\*  idespread  benefit. 


BURTON   I).   BASCOMB. 


The  bistorj  of  a  city  save  in  a  few  rare  instances  is  never  merely  an  account  of  a 
Bfigantic  business  enterprise,  but  is  the  outcome  of  the  united  efforts  of  various 
business  men,  each  carefully  and  successfully  controlling  his  own  interests.  Prominently 
connected  svith  the  industrial  activity  of  (lark  is  I',.  1).  liaseonib,  who  is  now  manager  of 
the  I  lark  Roller  Mills.  He  was  born  in  Oronoco,  Minnesota,  April  -!.  1868,  and  is  a  son  of 
1 1.  .1.  and  Maryette  (I  rowell)  Bascomb,  wlm  in  the  year  1SS84  brought  their  tainih  to  South 
Dakota,  although  the  father  had  previously  located  in  this  state  in  1882.  When  he  came 
to  i  lark  lie  removed  his  stock  of  general  merchandise  from  Minnesota  and  opened  the 
first  store  of  the  kind  in  Clark,  conducting  the  business  successfully  until  1886.  In  IssT 
he   purchased   an   interest    in  the  mill  under   the   firm   name   of    Bascomb  &    Wilson   and   was 

thus   coi cted    with   the   manufacture   of    flour   for  two  years.     In   18S9   he   purchased    his 

partner's  interest  and  his  son  Burton  became  active  manager  although  the  father  continued 
his  connection  with  the  business  until  seven  years  ago,  when  he  sold  out  to  his  son.  He 
ter  lived  retired  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  September,  1912.  His  widow 
survives  as  do  his  children:  Minnie  1...  now  Mrs.  Batson,  of  Dark;  Millie,  the  wife  oi 
Bamlin  II.  McCray,  who  is  in  the  lumber  business  in  Pine  Island,  Minnesota,  and  by  whom 
is   two  sons;    Burton;  Tresa  Aleath,  at   home;   and  day  C,  also  at  home. 

Burton   D.   Base b,  the  eldet   ol   the  sons,  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  Minne- 

ii    ii.. l    when   a   youth  of   sixteen   years  ct with   his   mother  and  the  other  children   oi 

nilj    to    join   the   father   in   South    Dakota.     He  afterward   assisted   his   father   in   the 

milling  business,  in  which  he  became  owner  of  a   half  interest,  and   finally  he  purchased  his 

interest    in    the    business.     He    manufactures    flour   oi    superior   grade   according    to 

odera   and   improved   methods  and   the  output   finds  a   ready  sale  on   the  market. 

o   runs  an  elevator,  doing   a  general  grain  business,  and   was  engaged   in   the  lumber 

ntil   May,   L914,  when  he  sold  mil   to  L.   E.   Foss.     lie  hum    concentrates 

on   in-   elevator  and   his  milling   interests  and  excellent    results  attending 

his   ell 

of   September,    1905,  Mr.   Bascomb   was   united   in    marriage   I"   Miss  Nellie 
I  '  .  i  con  in.  where  hei    birth  occurred,  and  thej    have  a  daughter,  Marjorie. 

born    '  i        ;.i  ib   is   an   advocate   of   republican    principles,   believing 

i    hi    : tain    the   besi    elements    oi    I    government.     He   has  Nerved   as 

n  council  and  i-  interested  in  all  matters  affecting  the  political  welfare 

no!     eek  nor  de-ire  public  office.     He  is  identified  with  various 

■  eluding   the   blue    lodge   of    Masons,   the    Knights  of   Pythias,  the 

1        ii     ol   the   Maccabees  and  the  Fraternal  Union,  and  his  religious 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  629 

belief  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church.  He  lias  cooperated  in  all  movements  which 
have  tended  to  advance  the  material,  intellectual,  social,  political  and  moral  welfare  of  his 
community  and  his  influence  has  been  a  potent  clement  for  reform,  progress  and  improve- 
ment. 


ALEXANDER  BERTRAND. 


Alexander  Bertrand  is  superintendent  of  the  Lawrence  county  poor  farm  at  Deadwood. 
He  was  born  in  Bordeaux,  France,  October  18,  1855,  a  son  of  Marcell  and  Marcelle  (Levis) 
Bertrand,  the  former  a  native  of  Bordeaux,  while  the  latter  was  born  in  northern  Italy. 
The  father  was  a  farmer  by  occupation  and  in  the  year  1864  he  left  France  and  with  his 
family  sailed  for  the  new  world,  making  his  way  to  Montreal,  Canada.  He  conducted  a 
farm  on  the  Ottawa  river  near  Point  Fortune  to  the  time  of  his  death,  which  occurred  in 
1893.     For  a  number  of  years  he  had  survived  his  wife,  who  died  in  1880. 

Alexander  Bertrand  was  brought  to  America  at  the  age  of  nine  years  and  was  reared 
upon  the  home  farm  to  the  age  of  fourteen  years,  when  he  left  the  parental  roof  and 
began  steamboating  on  the  St.  Lawrence  river,  being  connected  with  the  steward's  depart- 
ment. He  worked  there  for  three  summers  and  then  went  to  Michigan,  operating  a  black- 
smith shop  in  partnership  with  an  old  friend,  Mr.  Bouillian.  On  leaving  that  state  in  1876 
he  went  to  Aspen,  Colorado,  where  he  engaged  in  prospecting  for  a  short  time,  when  with 
some  companions  he  started  on  foot  for  the  Black  Hills  of  South  Dakota.  En  route  he 
remained  at  Cheyenne,  Wyoming,  for  a  year  and  a  half  and  arrived  in  the  Black  Hills  in 
the  spring  of  1879.  He  then  secured  employment  as  a  cook  in  the  old  Merchants  Hotel 
at  Deadwood  for  a  short  time,  after  which  he  obtained  a  position  in  the  Gilmore  Hotel  and 
in  the  fall  of  1880  became  proprietor  of  a  boarding  bouse  in  Blacktail  Gulch,  where  he 
remained  until  1882.  He  afterward  conducted  the  Overland  Hotel  in  Deadwood  until  1883 
and  subsequently  conducted  a  summer  hotel  at  Hudson.  Quebec,  for  two  years.  In  L885 
he  returned  to  the  Black, Hills  and  became  a  cook  in  a  restaurant  at  Lead  for  a  year.  He 
afterward  conducted  a  restaurant  in  Galena,  South  Dakota,  until  1890,  when  he  entered 
the  employ  of  Lawrence  county  as  the  jailer  in  Deadwood,  remaining  in  that  capacity  until 
1906,  when  he  was  appointed  county  superintendent  of  the  poor  farm.  He  has  since  occu- 
pied this  position,  covering  a  period  of  about  nine  years,  and  has  made  an  excellent  record 
in  the  office. 

In  1005  Mr.  Bertrand  was  married  to  Mrs.  Mabel  Lindscott,  of  Deadwood.  He  is  a 
republican  in  his  political  views  and  is  wedl  known  in  fraternal  connections,  being  a  prom- 
inent Mason.  He  holds  membership  in  Central  City  Lodge,  No.  22,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Dakota 
Chapter,  No.  3,  R.  A.  M.;  Dakota  Commandery,  No.  1,  K.  T.;  and  Black  Hills  Consistory. 
No.  3,  S.  P.  R.  S.,  having  thus  attained  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite.  He 
i-  likewise  a  member  of  Naja  Temple  of  the  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Deadwood  and 
he  belongs  to  Eureka  Lodge,  No.  3,  I.  O.  0.  F..  of  Deadwood.  Starting  out  in  life  on  his  own 
account  when  but  fourteen  years  of  age.  he  lias  since  been  dependent  entirely  upon  bis 
own  resources  and  has  led  a  busy  life,  there  being  few  idle  hours  in  all  the  years  that 
have  since  come  and  gone. 


FRANIC    BENNETT. 


Frank  Bennett,  who  since  1006  has  been  identified  with  the  transfer  and  storage 
business  in  Watertown,  is  now  classed  among  the  city's  representative  and  substantial 
citizens  He  claim-,  the  state  of  Wisconsin  as  the  place  of  his  nativity,  bis  birth  having 
o.c  line, 1  in  Osceola  on  the  30th  of  March.  1868.  (lis  parent-,  .lames  G.  ami  Susan  A. 
Beniett.  Were  born  in  the  east,  the  father  in  Pennsylvania,  and  the  mother  in  Maine.  They 
were  married,  however,  in  Stillwater.  Minnesota,  and   directly  afterward  located   in   Osceola, 

Wisconsin,  where   the    father   was  engaged   for   a    number   of   years    in    the   milling   busi - 

He   subsequently   removed   to   Luverne,    Minnesota,   and    still    later   to   Pipestone,   that    stale. 
In    1889   he   again    made   a    change   in   his   residence,   this    time   removing   to   Seattle.   Wash- 


630  HIST<  >RY  (  >F  S<  >UTH   DAK<  »TA 

ington,  where  in  bis  later  life  he  engaged  in  the  painting  and  decorating  business.  His 
death  occurred  in  the  coasl  city  on  the  37th  ot  December,  L913,  while  his  wife,  surviving 
for  only  a  fev   months,  was  called  to  the  home  beyond  on  the  22d  oi   April,  1914. 

Frank     Bei      I  is     reared    in    his    parents'    home    and    accompanied    them    on    their 

various   removals   during    tin     p  i   ol    his   boyhood   and   early    manl d.     He   acquired   his 

.    n    the    public    schools    oi    Luverne    and    Pipestone,    Minnesota,    and    on    reaching 

mature  years  engaged  in  farming,  operating  a  tract  of  rented  Umd  near  Pipestone  tor  about 

five  years.     On  the  expiration  o1   that   period  he  engaged  in  the  livery  business  in  Pipestone 

i   j   iii.    mi  ol   two  years  his  barn  was  destroyed  by   fire,  which  was  a  total  loss  to  Mr. 

Bennett,   as   he   carried    no   insurance  on    his    property.     This    Left    him   practically   penniless 

i   ||    hi    braveh    met    his   misfortt and   secured   work   by   the  day.     For  about   three  years 

he  was  employed   b)   n   | luce  house  in   Pipestone  and  in  May,   L897,  came  to   Watertown, 

where  he  found  employment  in  a  similar  capacity.  He  remained  in  that  position  for  nine 
during  which  time  lie  worked  earnestly  in  the  hope  he  might  some  day  retrieve  his 
losl  possessions  and  !»■  able  to  engage  in  business  on  his  own  account.  To  this  end  in  1906 
nicd  a  partnership  with  Frank  E.  Munger  in  the  establishmenl  of  a  general  drayage 
business,  the  concern  operating  under  the  style  of  Munger  &  Bennett.  In  December,  1908, 
the  death  cit  .Mr.  Munger  occurred,  since  which  time  Mr.  Bennett  lias  been  sole  owner  of 
the  business.     On  tin'   l  tth  of   February,   1914,  he  removed  the  business  to  hi-  present   eom- 

i lious    building   and   added   to   the   draying   and    transfer   business   a    storage   department. 

lie  i-  well  equipped  for  carrying  mi  his  work  and  is  quick  to  respond  to  a  call  for  his 
services,  while  his  warehouse  insures  safety  to  any  minds  that  may  lie  stored  therein.  He 
has  Iniilt   up  a  splendid  trade  in  his  line  ami  his  success  is  well  deserved. 

Mr.  Bennett  was  married  mi  the  26th  of  April,  1.SS7.  to  Miss  Kthelyn  Bernard,  of  Pipe- 
stone, Minnesota,  and  to  this  union   two  daughters  have  been  born.     Camille   is  the   wife  of 

Frank    Smith,    of    Osceola,    Wisconsin,    by    «l i    she    has    one    son.    Robert.     The    y%>unger 

daughter,   Marjorie,   is  the  wile  of  George  <i.    Briggs,  a    resident  of  Minneapolis,   Minnesota. 

by  wl she  ha-  a  daughter,  dime.     The  mother  ami  daughters  belong  to  the  <  ongregational 

church. 

In  hi-  political  views  and  affiliations  Mr.  Bennetl  is  a  democrat  ami  doe,,  his  duty  as 
ii  private  citizen,  lie  i-  a  Mason,  being  identified  with  Kampeska  Lodge,  No.  III.  A.  V.  & 
\  M  :  Watertown  Diapter,  No.  1;.'.  II.  A.  M.;  and  Watertown  (  oinniandery.  No.  7,  K.  T. 
Me  likewise  holds  membership  relations  with  Watertown  Lodge,  No.  838,  B.  I'.  ( >.  E.;  the 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America;  Watertown  Council,  No.  291,  I'.  I'.  T.  and  Kampeska  Aerie, 
N"  I  :>l.  Order  oi  Eagles.  He  keeps  in  touch  with  tin'  progress  and  advancement  of 
public  movements  through  hi-  membership  in  the  Commercial  Club,  lie  is  entirely  a  self- 
made  man.  his  prosperity  being  the  rewind  of  Ins  energy  ami  intelligently  directed  efforts. 


JAMES   I).   ELLIOTT. 


I'hrough    a    period    of    forty-two   years   .lames    1 1.    Elliott    has    been    a    resident   of   South 
i   ami   in   a    profession    where  advancement    depends  solely   upon    individual   merit    and 

i"  Li  i    he  h,i>  worked   his  way  steadily  upward  until   he  stands  us  i I   the  eminent    members 

ol   the  South   Dakota  bar.     In  June,  1911,  he  was  appointed  United  state,  district  judge  and 

inn    \r;ir  removed   to  Sioux    falls,  where  he  has  since  made  his  home,     lie  has  had 

othei    business  interests,  which   indicate  his  ability  ami  which  have  been   features  in  winning 

ii.  nl   substantial  success,  Inn   he  ha-  disposed  of  these  in  order  to  give  undivided 

udicial  duties,  which  he  discharges  with  a  most  marked  sense  of  conscientious 

I    (OH. 

native  ol   Illinois,  Judge  Elliott   was  horn  in   Mount   Sterling,  Brown  county,  October  7, 

ii. -ild.    i     i   William  and   Mary   (MePhail)    Elliott.     The  father,  a  native  of 

n   in    is;:;  and  in  liis  youthful  days  accompanied  his  parents  to  the  United 

il\    h i   being   established    in    Pittsburgh,    Pennsylvania,   where   the   grand- 

fathet  mi  i     pert   mechanic,  served  for  many  years  as  superintendent  of  the  Sligo  tron 

Work-.     A  In  the   family    removed   to    Brown   county,   Illinois,  where  the  grandfather 

rated  iif  remainder  of  his  life  to  Farming,  dying  at  an  advanced  age. 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  633 

William  Elliott   was  educated   in   the  schools  of   Pittsburgh   ami   also   began   the   study  of 

law    before    re vim;    to    Illinois,    where   he   continued    his   legal    studies    and    was    admitted    to 

the  bar.  Later  he  removed  to  .Mount  Ayr,  Iowa,  where  he  entered  upon  the  active  practice 
of  his  profession,  but  soon  after  the  outbreak  of  the  Civil  war  he  enlisted  for  active  service 
in  a  Missouri  regiment  and  was  on  active  duty  throughout  the  period  of  hostilities,  being 
mustered  out  with  the  rank  of  captain.  When  the  military  chapter  in  his  life  history  was 
ended  he  returned  to  Mount  Ayr  and  resumed  the  practice  of  law,  becoming  one  of  the  leaders 
of  the  Jowa  bar,  his  pronounced  ability  gaining  him  eminence  in  the  field  id'  his  chosen 
profession.  He  also  served  as  a  member  of  the  Iowa  legislature  and  left  the  impress  of  his 
ability  and  individuality  upon  the  statute  books  of  the  state.  In  1872  he  came  to  the  territory 
of  Dakota,  settling  in  (lay  county,  where  he  remained  until  1883,  when  he  removed  to  Hurley, 
Turner  county,  where  lie  continued  in  the  practice  of  his  profession.  In  1891  he  was  elected 
county  judge  of  Turner  county  and  accordingly  removed  his  residence  to  Parker,  the  county 
.scat.  He  made  an  excellent  record  upon  the  bench,  his  decisions  being  characterized  by  the 
utmost  impartiality  and  a  masterful  grasp  of  all  the  problems  presented  for  solution.  He 
likewise  served  as  a  member  of  the  constitutional  convention  and  took  an  active  part  in  the 
work  preliminary  to  the  division  of  the  territory  and  its  admission  into  the  Union  as  the 
two  states  nf  North  and  South  Dakota.  Originally  a  democrat,  his  allegiance  following  the 
Civil  war  was  transferred  to  the  republican  party  and  for  many  years  he  has  been  a  prdminent 
figure  in  its  councils.  His  life  has  indeed  been  one  of  far-reaching  influence  and  benefit  in 
the  various  states  in  which  he  has  made  his  home.  He  belongs  to  the  Grand  Army  of  the 
Republic  and  progress  and  patriotism  might  well  be  termed  the  keynote  of  his  character. 

His  son,  James  D.  Elliott,  spent  his  boyhood  in  Iowa  and  attended  the  scl Is  of  Mount 

Ayr  and  Panora.  After  the  removal  of  the  family  to  Dakota  he  continued  his  studies  in  the 
public  schools  of  Vermillion  and  also  pursued  a  two  years'  special  course  under  Professor 
Culver,  superintendent  of  schools  of  that  place.  Ere  his  education  was  completed  he  pursued 
various  tasks  in  order  to  defray  his  expenses,  and  after  his  more  specifically  literary  course 
was  finished  he  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching,  which  he  followed  for  three  years.  In 
the  meantime  he  invested  his  savings  in  cattle,  which  he  placed  on  his  father's  farm  with 
the  purpose  in  view  of  gaining  sufficient  funds  to  enable  him  to  pursue  a  course  of  study  in' 
the  University  of  Michigan.  However,  the  memorable  Hood  of  1881  carried  away  ami  drowned 
all  his  stock.  A  short  time  afterward  he  started  with  a  team  for  the  Black  Hills,  where  he 
spent  the  following  summer.  In  the  fall  of  that  year  he  returned  home  and  became  a  teacher 
in  the  public  schools  of  Lakeport,  Yankton  county,  and  later  at  Meckling,  (lay  county,  (in 
account  of  the  havoc  wrought  by  the  Hood  he  felt  it  necessary  to  return  home  and  aid  ill 
retrieving  the  family  fortunes.  He  entered  upon  the  study  of  law  under  the  direction  of 
Colonel  John  L.  Jolley  ami  in  1883  entered  the  offices  of  Gamble  Brothers  of  Yankton,  with 
whom  he  continued  his  reading  until  his  admission  to  the  bar  in  April,  1SS4.  He  remained 
in  the  offices  of  Gamble  Brothers  until  October  of  that  year  and  then  went  l.>  Springfield, 
Bon  Homme  county,  where  he  entered  upon  the  active  practice  m  law.  In  1885  he  removed 
to  Tyndall  subsequent  to  the  removal  of  the  county  seat  From  Springfield,  ami  in  IssT  he  was 
elected  state's  attorney,  which  position  he  tilled  acceptably  lor  lour  years.  In  I  S!)7  he  was 
appointed  by  President  McKinley  l'nifed  States  district  attorney,  serving  continuously  through 
both  the  McKinley  and  Roosevelt  administrations.  He  continued  as  United  States  district 
attorney  for  the  district  of  South  Dakota  for  al -t  ten  years,  during  which  time  he  main- 
tained hi-  residence  at  Tyndall  ami  practiced  there,  while  hi-  practice  also  extended  t<»  othei 
pa  rts  oi  t  he  state. 

In  January,  1910,  Mr.  Elliott  was  appointed  by  the  (  hicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Rail- 
road and  the  I'uget  Sound  Railroad  as  solicitoi  foi  the  states  of  North  and  South  Dakota 
and  made  his  headquarters  at  Aberdeen.  He  continued  thus,  organizing  the  work,  until  June, 
1911,  al  which  time  he  was  appointed  United  States  district  judge  by  President  Taft  ami  on 
the  lltb  of  June  he  qualified  for  the  bench.  His  labors  as  a  jurist  have  been  of  the  highest 
class.  In  the  fall  of  1911  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls.  He  holds  court  at  Deadwood,  Pierre, 
Sioux  Falls  and  Aberdeen  two  terms  each  year,  and  he  has  also  done  special  work  outside 
of  his  district  through  assignment  of  the  presiding  judge  of  the  circuit.  On  his  appointment 
to  the  bench  he  disposed  of  his  various  other  interests,  putting  aside  all  business  relations 
of  a  different  character  in  order  to  devote  his  time  and  attention  unhampered  to  his  judicial 
duties.     His  opinion-  have  won  high  encomiums  from  the  bar,  from  the  public  and   from  his 


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fellow  members  on  the  bench  in  other  sections  of  the  state.  Devotedly  attached  to  his  pro- 
fession, systematic  and  methodical  in  habit,  sober  and  discreet  in  judgment,  calm  in  temper, 

it  in  research,  conscientious  in  thi  discharge  oi  everj  duty,  courteous  and  kind  in 
demeanor  and  inflexibly  just  on  all  occasions,  these  qualities  have  enabled  Judge  Elliott  tu 

irst  iank  among  those  who  have  held  the  highest  judicial  office  in  the  Btate,  and  have 

tin  the  conservator  oi  that  justice  wherein  is  the  safeguard  oi  individual  liberty  and 

happiness  and  the  defense  oi  our  national  institutions.     His  reported  opinions  ate  monuments 

-un,l  legal  lear g  and   superior  ability,  more  lasting  than  bronze  or  marble  and 

honorable  than  battles  fought  and  won.  They  .show  a  thorough  mastery  of  the  questions 
involved,  a  rare  simplicity  ot  style  and  an  admirable  terseness  and  clearness  in  the  statement 
oi  the  principles  upon  which  the  opinions  rest. 

-fu-t^< ■  Elliott  has  been  a  member  of  the  lower  house  of  the  state  legislature,  having  been 

called  tn  thai  office  in   1885,  and  he  nominated  Judge  A.  G.  Edgerton  tor  the  office  of  United 

senator  when  South  Dakota  became  a  state,    He  has  always  been  a  stalwart  republican, 

active  and  prominent  as  a  leader  of  the  party  in  thi-  state,  and  in  1896  In-  served  as  chairman 

republican  state  committee.    He  is  well  known  to  the  party  leaders  throughout  South 

Dakota  and  In-  word  carries  weight  in  all  party  councils.    Outside  of  his  professional  activities 

:  large  land  and  stock-raising  interests  and  fur  several  years  was  the  president  of  the 
Security  Bank  of  Tyndall.  lb-  no\s  concentrates  In-  energies  entirely,  however,  upon  Ins 
duties  :iihl  ranks  with  the  ablest  jurists  of  South  Dakota.  His  mind  is  naturally 
analytical,  logical  and  inductive  in  its  trend  and  as  a  lawyer  lie  proved  sound,  ileal -minded 
mid  "ell  trained.  In  his  practice  he  prepared  for  defense  as  well  as  attack  and  was.  there- 
fore, -'Mom  surprised  by  a  statement  of  the  opposing  counsel.  In  the  application  of  a  legal 
principle  he  was  seldom,  if  ever,  at  fault  and  there  are  few  who  are  so  careful  to  conform 
their  pi. i. ti.-,'  to  the  highest  standards  of  professional  ethics, 

i  in  the  29th  of  May,  1890,  .Mr.  Elliott  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Agnes  Stilwell,  a 

daughter  of  Charles  H.  Stilwell.  a  leading  citizen  of  Tyndall.     Their  children  are  Marion  A.. 

Douglas    S.,    Hiram    McPhail  and  Mary   H.     Mr.   Elliott   is   prominently   known    in   fraternal 

In   M.i-oin\   In-  has  taken  the  degrees  of  Bon  Homme  Lodge,  Xo.  101.  A.  F.  &  A.  M. : 

rid  <  liapter,  R.  A.  M.;  Yankton  (  tommandery,  K.  '1'.;  Yankton  I  onsistory,  A.  i  A.  S.  R.; 
and  I  I  Hi. id  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  X.  M.  S.  He  also  has  membership  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias 
and   the   Ancient   Order  of    United   Workmen   and   belongs   to   Sioux    lull-   Lodge,   X".   262, 

B.  I'.  0.  Iv     I  i the  age  of  thirteen  year-  he  has  resided  in  Dakota  and  for  forty-two  years, 

re,   ha-    been  aii   interested   witness   oi   the  growth  and  development    of  the  state.     His 

own  life  is  typical  oi  the  progress  of  the  northwest.     He  passed  through  the  period  of  hardship 

and  difficulties  in  his  own  i ei   equivalent   to  the  pioneer  experiences  oi   the  state.     Then 

came  the  time  when  he  gained  a  financial  foothold  a-  the  result  of  his  persistenl  and  deter- 
mined efforts,  and  gradually  he  has  worked  his  way  upward  until  he  is  now  numbered  among 
the  men  of  affluence  in  Sioux  Falls,  while  his  position  as  a  leading  jurist  oi  South  Dakota 
i-  b  ino-t  enviable  one. 


JOSEPH   MEYER 


•  oh  Meyer  is  conducting  at   Sturgis  the  largest  grocery  -tore  in  Meade  county  and  i- 

uprising  business  man.  forceful  and   resourceful,  his  ready  adaptability  enabling   him 

fori      thai    excellent    results   have   accrued.      He   was   born    in    the   Rhine 

i  i  \    ril   i.   1862,  and  is  a  -on  of  i  a-par  and   Elizabeth   Meyer,  who  were 

i       i     locality.      The    father    there    learned    the    baker's    trade    and    engaged    in 

iii'n\    until   about    the   spring  of    L871,   when  he  bade  adieu    to   his  native 

land  ai  America.     He  settled  in   Kenosha,  Wisconsin,  where  he  afterward   lived 

retired  ■   then    about    L887.     His   wife  survived  him   for  about  a  decade, 

he,  too,  continuing  a  resident  of  Kenosha  until  her  demise. 

the   youngest    in    a    family   of  six   children,      lie   attended   the    schools   of 

twelve  or  thirteen  years  has  mad.-  In-  own  way  in  the  world, 

s  he  has   achieved    is   attributable   entirely  to   his   own   labor-.     He 

earlj    li  t  industrj    win-  and  throughout  his  entire  career  he  has  based  his 


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advancement  and  success  upon  that  quality.  He  worked  for  others  in  Kenosha  until  the 
spring  of  1883,  when  he  sought  the  opportunities  offered  in  South  Dakota  and  made  his  way 
to  Sturgis.  He  took  up  his  abode  upon  a  ranch  near  there  and  resided  thereon  for  two  year.-. 
He  next  was  employed  as  a  clerk  in  a  post  trader's  store  at  Fort  Meade  for  a  short  time 
and  subsequently  engaged  in  the  grocery  business  at  Sturgis  for  about  five  or  six  years. 
He  then  turned  his  attention  to  the  operation  of  a  sawmill  near  Sturgis  and  continued  in 
the  manufacture  of  lumber  for  about  three  years.  He  then  independently  opened  a  grocery 
store  in  Sturgis  and  has  since  continued  in  the  business,  now  conducting  the  largest  estab- 
lishment  of  its  kind  in  Meade  comity  and  comparing  favorably  with  any  grocery  store  in 
western  South  Dakota.  In  fact  he  carries  a  huge  line  of  staple  and  fancy  groceries — every- 
thing that  is  to  be  found  in  the  market — and  the  tasteful  arrangement  of  his  store,  his  prompt 
service  and  reliable  business  methods  constitute  features  in  his  growing  success.  He  is  also 
a  stockholder  and  director  in  the  Bear  Butte  Valley  Bank  of  Sturgis  and  is  the  owner  of 
both  residence  and  business  property  in  the  town.  The  store  building  which  he  owns  and 
occupies  was  erected  about  1905,  is  modern  in  construction  and  is  thoroughly  equipped  in 
every  way. 

In  January,  1S88,  Mr.  Meyer  wedded  Miss  Emma  Johnson,  who  was  born  in  Sweden, 
where  her  parents  always  remained.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Meyer  have  become  parents  of  four 
children:  Kva  E.,  attending  the  ( ';  1 1 1 1 1 1  n  ■  1 1 1 ..  ■  1  ger  College  oi  L..s  Angeles.  California;  Joseph  C, 
assisting   his  father  in  the  business;  and  two  who  died  in  infancy. 

Mr.  Meyer  belongs  to  several  fraternal  organizations — the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Work- 
men, the  Fraternal  Order  of  Eagles  and  the  Knights  of  Columbus.  His  membership  in  the 
last  named  indicates  the  fact  that  he  is  of  the  Roman  Catholic  faith.  In  politics  he  is  an 
independent  democrat  and  his  fellow  townsmen,  appreciating  his  worth  and  ability,  have 
called  him  to  public  office.  He  has  served  as  alderman  of  Sturgis  and  in  1908  was  chosen 
mayor  of  the  city,  which  position  he  filled  for  two  years.  His  has  been  a  busy  life,  for  from 
an  early  age  he  has  depended  upon  his  own  resources  and  his  industry  and  determination 
have  enabled  him  to  overcome  the  difficulties  and  obstacles  which  have  barred  his  path.  He 
has  never  allowed  discouragement  to  defeat  him  or  competition  to  deter  him  from  his  course 
and  his  carefullv  directed  business  affairs  have  won   for  him  substantial  success. 


FRAXK  A.  PETERSON. 


Frank  A.  Peterson,  a  retired  farmer  of  Clay  county,  was  born  in  Sweden,  April  8,  L839, 
of  the  marriage  of  Peter  and  Ingra  Peterson,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  that  country. 
The  father  emigrated  to  America  with  our  subject  and  both  took  up  homesteads  in  South 
Dakota,  where  Peter  Peterson  resided  until  his  death  at  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-one 
years.  To  him  and  his  wife  were  born  two  children,  the  younger  son  being  Charles  Peterson, 
who  is  a  farmer  in  Minnesota. 

Frank  A.  Peterson  grew  to  manhood  upon  the  homestead  in  Sweden  and  attended  school 
in  that  country.  He  assisted  his  father  with  the  farm  work  and  thus  acquired  a  practical 
knowledge  of  agriculture.  Upon  his  marriage  lie  purchased  a  farm  which  he  operated  for 
ten  years  and  then  sold  on  emigrating  to  America.  He  first  settled  in  Minnesota,  where  he 
lived  for  a  short  time,  but  thinking  to  find  better  opportunities  in  this  state,  he  came  here 
and  took  up  a  homestead  in  Clay  county  fifteen  miles  north  of  Vermillion.  Subsequently 
he  homesteaded  another  tract  of  land  in  the  same  county.  His  father  also  proved  up  upon 
one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  which  our  subjeel  eventually  purchased.  He  has  given  two  of 
his  children  eighty  acres  apiece  ami  still  owns  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres,  which  he  rents. 
He  del  ims  a  good  income  from  his  land  and  is  living  retired,  enjoying  a  competence  accumu- 
lated by   former  years  of  labor. 

Mr.  Peterson  was  married  September  8,  1861,  to  Miss  Matilda  Peterson,  a  native  of 
Sweden  ami  a  daughter  of  Peter  M.  Peterson.  Both  her  father  and  mother  were  bom  in 
Sweden  and  spent  their  entire  lives  in  that  country.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frank  A.  Peterson 
were  born  ten  children:  Alfred,  deceased:  Josephine,  the  wife  of  Charles  Berglund,  a 
resident  of  Burbank,  this  state,  by  whom  she  lias  six  children;  Amanda,  the  wife  of  Peter 
Bowman,  of  Centerville,  South   Dakota,  by   whom   she  has   three  children;    Oscar,  a    farmer 


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of  Union  county;    Hilda,  the  wife  oi   I  liarles  Lyckholm,  a   farmer  of  Clay  county,  by  whom 

she  has  four  children;  Minnie,  the  wife  of  C.  J.  Johnsen,  who  is  operating  our  subject's  farm 

in  Claj   county;   Harry,  a   farmer  of  (  lay   county,  who  is  married  and  has  one  Bon;  Charles, 

ind   Emma   and  an   infant,  also  deceased. 

Mr.   Peterson   is  a    republican  and  stanch  in  liis  support   of  the  principles  of  bis  party. 

Hi-  stand  i ■  | oral  questions  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Lutheran  church,  of 

which   he   is   an   officer.     During   the   many    years   thai    he   lias   resided   in   clay   county    liis 

straigl rward,  uprighl    life   has  gained   him  the  goodwill  and  the   respect  of  all  and  there 

is  ii valued  citizen  ol   I  lay   county  than   Mi-.  Peterson. 


GEORGE  A.  STOMBATJGH. 


George  \.  Stombaugh,  who  has  been  a  resident  of  South  Dakota  for  the  past  thirty-live 
real  and  i-  "ii'1  "i  the  foremost  citizens  of  liis  section,  is  an  agriculturist  residing  in  Egan, 
i-  made  hi-  home  since  1902.  His  landed  holdings  were  formerly  quite  extensive, 
ami  lie  still  nuns  a  seventy-five  acre  tract  near  Egan  ami  a  quarter  section  in  Sand  county. 
Hi-  birth  occurred  in  Seneca  county,  Ohio,  mi  the  lath  of  June,  L845,  his  lather  being  John 
Stombaugh.  The  mother  passed  away  when  our  subject  was  hut  two  years  ol'  aye,  and  he 
ore  has  no  recollection  of  her.  John  Stombaugh  was  a  native  of  Pennsylvania  and 
subsequently  removed  with  his  lather  to  Ohio.     When  his  son  George  was  lour  years  of  age 

hi    took   up   his  abode  in    Dane  c ty,  Wisconsin,  ami   later  established   his   home   in   Sank 

county,  that    state,  where  he  spent   the  remainder  of   his   life. 

i gc    \    Stombaugh  was  re; I    i    Wisconsin  ami  acquired  his  education  in  the  com n 

chools.  'hi  i  he  l.'ith  of  August,  Isi;:.',  when  seventeen  years  of  age,  he  enlisted  in  the  Union 
iini\  as  a  member  of  Company  K.  Thirty-third  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry,  serving  for 
three  years  ami  being  discharged  at  Vicksburg,  Mississippi,  on  the  9th  of  August,  1865.  lie 
participated  in  eighteen  engagements,  was  in  the  rifle  pits  at  the  siege  of  Vicksburg  for 
ortj  six  days  and  fought  in  the  battles  of  Tupelo,  Coldwater,  Nashville  ami  Red  River,  and 
in  the  siege  of  Spanish  Fort  at  Mobile,  Alabama. 

\ttei  being  honorably  discharged  from  the  army  Mr.  Stombaugh  returned  to  Wisconsin. 
but  remained  in  that  stale  For  only  about  twenty  days  ami  then  made  his  way  to  Hancock 
county,  Iowa.  He  was  there  married  on  the  l'.Mh  of  August,  L866,  to  Miss  Amelia  Knadler. 
who  was  horn  In  Germany  and  was  brought  to  tins  country  when  hut  four  years  of  aye. 
Mr.  Stombaugh  devote, I  his  attention  to  agricultural  pursuits  in  Hancock  county  for  about 
teen  years  and  in  ls;'.i  came  to  South  Dakota,  preempting  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres 
of  land.  About  a  year  later  he  bought  a  relinquishment  on  another  quarter  section  which 
he  filed  on  as  ;i   homestead.     Subsequently  he  purchased  about   two  hundred  acres  additional, 

hut    all   ol    this    land    was    later   -old        lie    now    own-   seventy-five   acres   near    Egan   and    a    tract 

oi    em     hundred    I  sixty   acres   in    Hand  county.      It    was   iii    1902   that    he  took   up   his   abode 

n   i   ■hi.  which  has  since  remained  his  home,     in  the  c Iin-t  of  his  farming  interests  he  has 

a  highly  gratifying  and  well  deserved  measure  of  prosperity  and  lias  long  been  numbered 
the  substantial  and  representative  citizens  of   his  community. 

To  Mr.  ami  \l  i  -.  Stombaugh  have  b i  horn  six  children,  but  two  are  deceased,  o f  whom, 

\  In  ■■.  ho  mi  in  October,  1869,  was  married  Novembei   15,  1887,  to  .lame-  Madison  ol   Egan 
d  died   in  October,   1901.     irving  owns  ami  operates  a   farm  of  two  hundred  and 

■ in"    Egan;    Joseph    A.  owns  and  operates  a    farm  of  three  hundred  and 

Moody  county.    Lottie  is  the  wife  of  John   Hay,  an  agriculturist    wl wns 

idled  ami   sixty    acres  In   Egan  township,   Moody  county;   and   Millie  May 

Earl   lliuu  \    Sherburne,  ol    Egan. 

his   political   allegiance   to   the   republican    party   and   during   the 

■■■    I   is  mayor  ol   Egan,  giving  the  town  a  progressive  and  businesslike 

iii "i  ni    much   good.     He   was  alsi mher  o!    the  school   hoard    for 

ause  oi    education    has  ever    found    Iii    him   a    stanch    champion,      lie   still 

relations   with   his  old   army   comrades   through   his   mbership  in  C.  C. 

i.  (i.  .A    I:  .  of  Egan,  and  also  belongs  to  Egan  Lodge,  No.  71,  I.  0.  0    F. 
i   h\    hi-  membership  in  the   Baptist  church,  to  which  his  wife 


GEORGE  A.  STOMBAUGH 


ARY 


AND 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  63IJ 

likewise   belongs.     Mr.   Stdmbaugh   enjoys   an   extensive   acquaintance   throughout    the   com- 
munity which  has  so  long  been  his  home,  and  in  all  of  his  dealings  with  his  fellowmcn  has 

demonstrated   liis  right  to  their  regard  ami  coulidence. 


M.  J.  CHANEY. 


M.  J.  Chaney  is  one  of  the  leading  citizens  of  Vermillion  and  has  been  connected  with 
the  development  of  his  city  and  section  along  a  number  of  lines  of  activity,  lie  is  president 
of  the  Citizens  Hank  &  Trust  Company  of  Vermillion  and  also  of  the  Bank  of  Wakonda, 
and  is  the  owner  of  much  South  Dakota  land.  He  lias  taken  active  part  in  public  affairs, 
having  represented  liis  district  in  the  state  legislature  for  a  number  of  terms  and  serving 
as  speaker  of  the  house  during  two  terms. 

Mr.  Chaney  was  born  in  Ogle  county,  Illinois.  October  1,  1858,  a  son  of  Osborn  and 
Amanda  (Rice)  Chaney,  the  former  a  native  of  Virginia.  In  1836  the  parents  traveled  over- 
land to  Ogle  county,  Illinois,  and  there  the  lather  followed  agricultural  pursuits  for  a 
number  of  years  although  he  at  length  turned  his  attention  to  the  lumber  business.  Both 
he  am!    his   \\  ile  are  deceased. 

M.  J.  Chaney  attended  the  public  schools  of  Ibiekford.  Illinois,  and  thus  acquired  a  good 
education.  In  1880  he  went  to  Newell,  IBuena  Vista  county,  [owa,  and  there  purchased  a 
farm,  upon  which  he  remained  for  thirteen  years.  In  L893  he  sold  that  place  and  came  to 
South  Dakota,  locating  at  Wakonda,  Clay  county,  lie  soon  became  identified  with  the 
hanking  interests  of  that  place,  as  cashier  and  later  president  of  the  Hank  of  Wakonda, 
and  in  1914  he  organized  the  Citizens  Hank  &  Trust  Company  of  Vermillion,  which  opened 
its  doors  for  business  on  the  1st  of  September,  1914.  Mr.  Chanej  has  been  president  of  the 
institution  since  its  establishment  and  is  also  still  president  of  the  Hank  of  Wakonda.  He 
is  highly  respected  in  financial  circles  and  his  knowledge  of  the  hanking  business,  acumen 
and  sound  judgment  are  generally  recognized.  He  has  unbounded  faith  in  the  future  of 
South  Dakota  and  owns  about  thirteen  hundred  acres  of  line  farm  land  in  Clay  county,  ten 
hundred  and  thirty-live  acres  thereof  being  the  old  Tee  &   Prentiss  ranch. 

Mr.  Chancy  was  married  in  1886  to  .Miss  Helen  MeFarline,  a  daughter  of  Alexander  and 
Cynthia  MeFarline,  both  natives  of  New  York.  To  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Chaney  have  been  born 
three  children,   Florence,  Dorothy  and   Morris. 

Mr.  Chaney  is  a  prominent  republican  and  from  1903  to  1909  represented  his  district 
in  thi'  state  legislature  and  during  his  last  two  terms  was  made  speaker  of  the  house.  As 
a  legislator  he  proved  efficient  and  public  spirited  and  as  speaker  he  gained  the  commenda- 
tion  of    n    of    both    parties    for   his  capable   and    impartial    discharge   of   his   duties.      He    is   a 

Knight  Templar  Mason,  belonging  to  the  eommandery  at  Vermillion.  His  religious  faith 
is  that  ol  (lie  Congregational  church  and  he  is  one  of  the  active  members  of  the  local  organ- 
ization, lb-  has  not  used  his  ability  and  knowledge  for  liis  own  advancement  alone  but  has 
always  given  freely  of  his  time  and  thought  as  well  as  his  means  to  movements  which  have 
as  their  object  the  betterment  of  his  city,  county  or  state.  The  high  respect  in  which  he  is 
gen,  rally  held  is  richly  deserved  and  the  warm  personal  regard  entertained  for  him  by  many 
is  a   jn-t    tribute  to  the   worth   of   his  character. 


Hit  HARD  I.   McKENZIE. 

Richard  I.  McKenzie  is  a  resident  farmer  of  the  Mission  Dill  precinct  whose  arrival 
in  Dakota  territory  occurred  in  the  year  isi::.  lie  was  born  at  Diinca  iinim.  Perry  county. 
Pennsylvania,  .Inly  to,  1856,  a  son  of  Augustus  McKenzie,  who  also  was  a  native  of  tin 
Keystone  state,  while  the  grandfather  was  born  near  Glasgow,  Scotland.  About  1867  the 
family  removed  westward  to  De  Kalb  county,  Illinois.  In  the  meantime  the  father  had  served 
as  a  soldier  in  the  Civil  war,  being  on  active  duty  for  two  years  as  a  member  of  the  One 
Hundred  and  Thirty-first  Pennsylvania  Infantry.  After  living  in  Illinois  for  a  year  or  two 
the  family  removed  to  Boone  county,  Iowa,  where  Richard   I.  .McKenzie  was  reared,     lie  was 


640  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

a  lad  "i  aboui  eleven  years  ai  the  time  of  the  removal  to  the  middle  west  and  was  a  youth 
of  seventeen  when  he  arrived  in  Dakota.  crossing  tin-  line  from  Sioux  City.  He  followed  the 
river  until  1887,  running  as  mate  on  boats  from  Forf  Benton  to  Fort  Custer  on  the  Big  Horn 
■""'  i"  Fori  Keougb  at  the  head  of  navigation  on  the  Yellowstone.  He  spent  seven  seasons 
with  Captain  Wolfolk  on  the  \\ .  J.  Behan  and  General  Terry.  The  remainder  of  the  time 
he  was  on  such  well  known  boats  as  the  Rosebud,  Josephine,  Benton,  Peninah,  Fontanelle, 
Nellie  Peek,  General  Thompkins,  F.  V.  Bacheler,  Eclipse,  the  Far  West  and  the  Helena. 
He  has  seen  herds  of  buffalo  as  far  as  the  eye  could  reach  in  the  early  days  of  the  up  river 
traffic  and  has  seen  the  Indian-  in  hostile  bands,  but  none  of  them  ever  shot  at  Mr.  McKenzie 
although  thej  occasionally  took  a  shoi  ai  some  of  the  boats  as  late  as  1S79  or  1SS0.  Mr. 
McKenzie  was  aboard  the  Fontanelle  in  March,  1881,  when  the  Hood  rose,  submerging  every- 
thing 1 1  "in  bluff  to  bluff.  About  six  miles  west  of  Yankton,  after  vain  efforts  to  save  the 
boat,  it  was  crushed  and  during  the  night  it  sank.  The  men  on  board  took  tarpaulins  and 
made  a  temporary  tent  on  land  for  shelter  and  in  the  morning  pulled  one  of  the  yawls  across 
to  i  he  not  t  b  shot  e. 
Mi.  McKenzie  continued  to  follow  the  river  until  his  marriage  in  1887,  when  he  settled 
in  Yankton  and  engaged  in  farming.  He  first  rented  a  traci  of  land  six  miles  north  of  the 
>.  and  continued  its  cultivation  for  five  years.  He  then  removed  to  a  farm  near  Gay- 
ville,  on  which  he  lived  l'..r  four  years  and  later  spent  ten  years  north  of  Yankton  on  a 
farm  near  the  asylum.  About  1905  he  was  appointed  superintendent  of  the  county  farm 
and   for  six  years  had  charge  thereof.     In   1909  he  purchased  his  present  farm  and  in   1911 

!-  "P  his  abode  thereon.     He  has  buili   a   comfortable  cottage  home  and  is  equipping  the 

farm   with   the   latest   improvements  and   ai ssories.     He  has  purchased   much  of  the  best 

farm   machinery  to   be  obtained,  has  sunk  an  artesian  well  and   in   other  ways  has  developed 

the  propertj    until  it  is  now   a  -t  desirable  tract  of  land. 

On  the  i::th  of  March,  1887,  Mr.  McKenzie  was  united  in  marriage  at  Yankton  to  Miss 
I. aina  M.  Gilliland,  a  daughter  of  David  James  and  Susan  (Line)  Gilliland,  of  Pennsylvania. 
'""'.v  removed  to  Warren  county,  Illinois,  and  Mrs.  McKenzie  was  born  on  a  farm  near 
Alexis.  Alter  the  war  the  family  came  to  Dakota  territory,  driving  across  the  country  with 
teams  and  camping  out  along  the  wayside,  reaching  their  destination  after  a  month  spent 
in  navel  in  which  thej  always  rested  over  Sunday.  They  crossed  the  river  at  Muscatine, 
[owai  al"1  had  to  wait  a  week  for  the  river  to  clear  so  that  the  ferry  boat  could  run.  They 
-ettled  six  miles  wesl  of  Yankton  ,,„  the  bluffs  and  that  place  remains  the  family  horn,'  but 
the  father  passed  away  in   1903. 

Mr.   and    .Mrs.   McKenzie   have    no   children    of    their   own,   but    are    rearing   an    adopted 

,|,!     Frida,  who  i-  now   a  pupil  in  the  Yankton  high  school.     In   politics  Mr.  McKenzie 

i-  a  stalwart    republican  and   keeps  well    informed   on   the  questions  and   issues  ol   the  day. 

He  holds   membership  with   the   Knights  oi    Pythias  and  the   Modern   Woodmen   of  America 

and  he  is  a  member  of  the  Congregational  church  of   Mission   Hill.     The  rules  which  he  fob 

s  are  those  which  govern  strict  and  h aide  manhood  and  the  integrity  of  his  motives 

is  seen  in  his  business  relations  as  well  as  hi-  other  c ections. 


<  I.  MDi:   A.  BENNETT. 


•""'"    v     Bennett,    judg !   the  county   court    oi    Stanley  county,  who  since    L908  has 

'mc  representative  of  the  South  Dakota  bar,  was  born  on  the   L8th  of  April,  is--.'. 

"'"•'  "'  ,l"'  city  oi  i  anton,  in  this  state,  his  parents  being  Millard  and  Marj    Bennett, 

on  a  homestead  in  Lincoln  countj   in  1874.    The  Father  was  a  native  oi  Ne\i   York 

'->'  pari  nta  ;e  and  the  mother  a  native  of  Illinois  and  of  Welsh  descent.     Both  are 

:l"1""   ai    the   present   time.     Th.-v    were  pioneer-   i„   the  development    of  the 

N     possibilities  and  aiding  in  the  work  of  reclaiming  the  I. road  acres 

""   '  '  ultivation  and  improvement. 

1    '"..  tered  the  elementary  branches  of  learning  and  qualified  for  entrance 

1  'li"1'  sel 1  from  which  he  was  graduated  in   1898.     He  subsequently  became 

•   Yankton   College   from   which  he  won  the   Bachelor  of  Science  degree  u] 

ill.  the  dass  of  nail.    Subsequently  he  became  a  student  in  Chicago  University, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  641 

completing  the  course  there  in  190?'  and  in  1913  Yankton  College  conferred  upon  him  the 
Master  of  Arts  degree.  He  closely  applied  himself  to  his  law  studies  and  his  careful  prepa- 
ration has  constituted  the  foundation  of  his  success  at  the  bar.  He  settled  at  Philip,  South 
Dakota,  on  the  11th  of  May,  1908,  and  there  entered  upon  the  active  practice  of  law,  winning 
a  large  clientage  that  connected  him  with  much  of  the  important  litigation  tried  in  the  courts 
of  his  district.  His  ability  in  handling  intricate  and  involved  legal  problems  led  to  his  selec- 
tion for  the  office  of  county  judge  of  Stanley  county  and  following  his  election  he  removed 
to  Fort  Pierre  on  the  1st  of  January,  1913.  He  is  now  upon  the  bench  and  his  decisions  are 
strictly  lair  and  impartial,  being  based  upon  a  comprehensive  knowledge  of  the  law  and  the 
equity  of  the  case. 

On  the  28th  of  August,  1912,  at  McLaughlin,  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Bennett  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Irene  M.. Harris,  who  is  a  daughter  of  Mis.  Anna  Harris  of  McLaughlin, 
and  who  was  born  in  Beadle  county,  South  Dakota,  in  1885.  Judge  and  Mrs.  Bennett  attend 
the  Congregational  church  in  which  she  holds  membership  and  he  belongs  to  the  Masonic 
fraternity,  being  affiliated  with  Philip  Lodge,  No.  153,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Pierre  Chapter  No.  22, 
1!.  A.  M.;  and  Capital  Commandery,  No.  21,  K.  T.  He  has  always  been  an  earnest  republican 
in  his  political  views,  believing  firmly  in  party  principles,  yet  he  has  never  allowed  partisan- 
ship to  interfere   with   the   faithful  performance  of  his  judicial  duties. 


JUDGE  FRANK  R.  AIKENS. 

Judge  Frank  R.  Aikens,  a  member  of  the  Sioux  Falls  bar,  where  he  has  practiced  con- 
tinuously since  1895,  is  now  senior  partner  in  the  firm  of  Aikens  &  Judge,  recognized  as  one 
of  the  strong  law  firms  of  this  section  of  the  state.  Judicial  honors  have  also  been  con- 
ferred upon  him  and  he  has  likewise  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  upon  the  history  of 
legislation  in  Dakota  territory.  In  a  word,  he  is  prominent  among  those  who  have  had  to 
do  with  shaping  the  annals  of  territory  and  state  through  the  past  third  of  a  century  and 
his  influence  has  always  been  on  the  side  of  progress  and  improvement. 

Judge  Aikens  was  born  in  New  York  city  December  14,  1855,  and  is  the  adopted  son  of 
Nelson  and  Serepta  (Rosebrooki  Aikens.  In  the  public  schools  of  Rome,  New  York,  he 
pursued  bis  early  education  and  afterward  read  law  there.  On  the  5th  of  January,  1877, 
he  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  Syracuse,  New  York,  and  engaged  in  practice  in  Rome  until 
August.  L880,  at  which  time  he  removed  to  Canton.  Dakota  territory.  For  nine  years  lie  was 
engaged  in  active  practice  in  that  city  and  in  March,  1889.  he  was  appointed  associate  justice 
of  the  supreme  court  of  the  territory  ami  was  afterward  elected  judge  of  the  second  judicial 
circuit,  retiring  January  2,  1S94.  He  resinned  practice  in  Cant. hi  and  in  July,  1895,  came 
to  sjoux  Falls,  where  he  formed  a  partnership  with  Charles  0.  Bailey,  John  H.  Voorhees  and 
Harold  E.  Judge.  The  relation  was  maintained  until  October,  Is'JT.  when  Judge  Aikens  and 
Mr.  Judge  withdrew  ami  entered  into  the  partnership  that  still  continues.  Their  clientage 
i-  extensive  and  of  a  most  important  character,  connecting  them  with  the  leading  litigation 
of  the  district.  Judge  Aikens  is  well  informed  in  all  departments  of  the  law  and  with  a 
mind  naturally  logical  ami  analytical  he  lias  marie  continuous  advancement  and  is  today  one 
of  the  strong  members  of  the  legal  profession  in  South  Dakota. 

Judge  Aikens'  political  service  has  largely  been  along  professional  lines  in  judicial  and 
legislative  service.  He  was  elected  senator  from  the  fifth  district  of  the  provisional  state  of 
South  Dakota  legislature  on  the  14th  of  December,  1885,  and  served  for  one  term.  He  was 
also  a  member  of  the  territorial  legislature  from  1S87  until  1889  inclusive  and  gave  earnest 
and  thoughtful  consideration  to  the  important  questions  which  affected  the  history  of  the 
state  in  its  formative  period,  directing  its  policy  with  a  view  to  meeting  not  only  the  exigen- 
cies of  the  moment  but  the  conditions  of  the  future.  On  the  19th  of  March,  1889,  as  before 
stated,  Judge  Aikens  was  appointed  associate  justice  of  the  supreme  court  of  the  territory 
and  was  elected  judge  of  the  circuit  court  of  the  second  judicial  circuit  in  September  of  the 
same  year.  He  qualified  on  the  loth  of  October,  and  entered  upon  active  duties  on  the  bench 
on  the  2d  of  November,  1889,  filling  the  position  continually  until  the  2d  of  January,  1894. 
He  was  elected  on  the  republican  ticket,  having  always  been  a  stanch  supporter  of  the  part  v. 

At  Canton,  South  Dakota,  on  the  29th  of  January,  1883,  Judge  Aikens  was  united  in 


642  HIST(  >K  ,    I  >l    S<  >U  111  DAKOTA 

marriage  to  Mis.  Margaret  B.  Bailey,  the  widow  oi  Mark  \\ .  Bailej  and  .1  daughter  oi  Major 
William  11.  Miller,  who  was  a  brevet  colonel  ol  the  Wisconsin  cavalry,  having  actively  served 
in  the  1  nil  h  ar. 

1    roughout   ill''  long   period  of  Ins  residence  in  Ninth  Dakota  nunc  ha>  called  into  ques- 
tbe  public  spirited  citizenship  of  Judge  Aikens  and  although  they  might  differ  from  him 

in  policy,  thej   have uized  the  fact  that  he  holds  to  high  standards  in  attempting  to 

furthei  the  general  good,  while  the  profession  finds  him  an  able  and  conscientious  ministei 
in  the  temple  oi  justice. 


JOHN    PEARSON. 


John  Pearson,  who  lives  retired  in  Belle  Fourche,  has  large  vested  interests  in  this  state 
and  Wyoming,  including  several  ranches  and  a  mercantile  establishment  in  Wyoming.  He 
was  born  in  southern  Sweden,  February  17,  1849,  the  sixth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  oi 
nine  children,  whose  parents  were  Pear  and  Elenor  Jonson,  both  of  whom  were  also  born 
in  southern  Sweden,  the  father  on  the  19th  of  July,  1809,  and  the  mother  on  the  4th  of  July, 
1811.  Pear  Joiison  was  a  landowner  and  in  addition  to  tanning  operated  a  gristmill  in  the 
spring  and  fall.     He  and  his  wife  remained  throughout  their  lives  residents  of  .'Sweden. 

in  Pearson  attended  school  in  his  native  \illage  of  Billinge  and  through  assisting  his 
lather  also  learned  much  concerning  agricultural  work  and  the  occupation  of  milling.  In 
1  I  when  a  young  man  of  twenty  years,  he  left  Sweden  and,  crossing  the  Atlantic,  landed 
at  New  5fork  city,  whence  he  journeyed  to  Kansas  City,  Missouri.  After  living  there  about 
1  year  he  went  west  with  a  floating  gang  leveling  rails  on  railroads.  His  next  removal  was 
to  Denver  in  1870,  and  alter  leaving  that  city  he  took  charge  of  engines  for  the  Kansas 
Pacific  Railroad  at  Hugo.  Colorado.  In  the  spring  of  LS71  he  was  employed  at  various  occu- 
pations, working  in  the  sawmills,  smelting  works  and  stamp  mills  at  Black  Hawk.  Colorado. 
In  1876  he  located  in  southeastern  Kansas  and  in  the  spring  of  the  following  year  he  went 
to  San  Francisco,  California,  whence  he  made  his  way  up  the  coast,  prospecting  in  Oregon 
until  the  spring  of  L878,  when  he  went  to  Cheyenne,  Wyoming,  and  from  there  came  to  smith 
Dakota,  locating  in  the  Black  Hills.  He  operated  a  sawmill  engine  near  Deadwood  and  bought 
.in  interest  in  the  business,  which  he  held  for  about  two  years.  On  selling  out  he  purchased 
a  mill  two  miles  west  of  Speariish.  In  March,  Iss;.1,  he  moved  the  mill  to  I  00k  county, 
Wyoming,  at  a  point  >ix  miles  northwest  of  Aladdin.     The  place  was  latei   made  a  postoffice 

under   the   nan 1    Eothen.     Although   the   postoffice   was   discontinued   in    February,   1913, 

Mr.  Pearson  still  owns  the  mill  there,  which  returns  him  good  profits  annually,     s aftei 

locating  the  mill  in  Wyoming  he  started  a  general  store  at  the  same  village  and  still  conducts 

thai    establishment.      While    living    in    Wyoming    he    began    to    invest    in    property    in    Belle 

bin  ing   a   number  of  lots  some  years  ago  and   building  a  hotel   which   is  now    used  as 

a    lodging    house.      In    1905   he  erected   the   Pearson  Opera    House,   which    is  one  of   the   most 

completely   equipped  small   theaters   in   lie-  slate.     A  year  later  he  built   the   Pearson   block. 

lb-  has  recently  purchased  many  residence  properties  and  lots,  being  now    the  owner  of  ten 

ed   residence   properties   besides  a    numbet    ol    unimproved   lots.     He   has  also   invested 

in  real  estate  in   Wyoming  and  owns  eight   thousand  acres  of  land  in  the  vicinity  ol 

is  mill  and  also  In. id-  title  to  considerable  land  in  this  state.     Mr.  Pearson  own-  about   forty 

■nd  shares  in  the  Warren's  Peak   Mining  1  ompany,  which  is  developing  valuable  mining 

■  11    Sundance,   Wyoming,  and  ten   thousand  shares   in  the   Hill  1  ity   Mining  and 

■  in- 1.1   (  puny.     He   1-   likewise  interested   in  an  alfalfa   mill  at    Belle   Fourchej   has 

from  t     ii   hundred   and   hi  1  \    to  three  hundred  head  of  cattle  on   his   land-   in   Wyoming  and 
ol    horses.      He    is   now    living   retired    in    apartments    in    his   lodging    house   m 

ami  devotes  his  ti in  the  supervision  of  his  extensive  interests. 

Milled  in  marriag the  1  ith  ol  April.  1884,  to  Miss  Augusta  Johnson, 

central  part  of  Sweden,  a  daughter  oi  John  and  Anna   Lovisa  Johnson, 

countrj  with  their  family  about   1881,  locating  near  dew  ell  City,  Kansas. 

■     it  that  place  and  his  widow  and  children  eventually  removed  to  the 

Black   H  it   Speariish.     Mrs.  Johnson  made  her  home  with  Mr.  ami  Mrs.  Pearson 

■  i    her    life  and    passed    away   at   their   residence   in    Wyoming    in    1900. 


JOHN    PEARSON 


THE  NEW  YORK 
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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  645 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Pearson  have  been  bora  Hve  children:  Charles  A.,  who  resides  upon  his 
father's  ranch  in  Wyoming,  where  lie  is  engaged  in  farming  and  stock-raising;  Frank  0.,  who 
is  operating  his  father's  mill  and  superintending  his  store;  Margaret,  the  wife  oi  Mat  Whalen, 
a  farmer  and  stockman  residing  mar  Aladdin,  Wyoming;  and  Nels  Otto  and  John  W.,  both 
oi  u  horn  are  residing  with  their  brother  Frank. 

Mr.  Pearson  i-  a  republican  with  independent  tendencies  and  has  held  Beveral  offices, 
being  justice  of  the  peace  for  a  number  of  years  ami  postmaster  of  Eothen,  Wyoming,  for 
twenty-six  years,  being  lii-t  appointed  under  Crover  Cleveland  in  1887.  He  is  a  member  of 
the  Lutheran  church  and  in  its  teachings  finds  the  guiding  principles  of  his  life.  When  he 
came  to  this  country  he  could  not  speak  a  word  of  English,  but  he  mastered  the  language 
in  time  and  overcame  all  other  obstacles  that  confronted  him,  winning  for  himself  marked 
financial  success  and  also  the  respect  of  those  with  whom  he  came  in  contact.  He  has  an 
unusual  gift  for  rapid  calculation  and  can  compute  the  exact  number  of  feet  in  a  plank  or 
in  a  number  of  boards  of  different  lengths  without  the  use  of  a  pencil.  He  has  also 
originated  a  number  of  trick  problems  which,  although  they  seem  simple  and  easy  to  him, 
are  very  difficult  for  others  to  solve.  His  mathematical  aptitude  has  often  stood  him  in  good 
stead  in  business  transactions  and  he  derives  pleasure  from  the  knowledge  of  his  ability  in 
that  line. 


COLONEL   WILLIAM   J.   THORNBY. 

Colonel  William  J.  Thornby,  who  is  connected  with  the  government  assaying  office  at 
Deadwood,  was  born  in  Greenwich,  Washington  ..unity.  New  York.  April  27.  1856,  a  son 
of  .lame-,  II.  and  Catharine  (Couron)  Thornby.  The  father  was  born  in  Armagh,  Ireland, 
and  as  a  young  man  came  to  the  Cnited  States,  settling  in  Syracuse.  Xew  York,  for  years 
he  was  upon  the  road  as  a  traveling  salesman,  continuing  in  that  business  until  his  death 
in  1870.  Following  hi-  demise  the  mother  removed  to  liny.  New  York,  and  in  that  city 
Colonel  Thornby  pursued  his  education.  He  was  one  oi  five  children,  four  of  whom  yet 
survive. 

After  his   school   day-   were  over  Colonel   Thornby  was  employ., 1   in   a   foundry   in   Troy 

i  j  the  summer  and  in  Griswold's  Opera  House  during  the  winter  until  1^71",,  when  he 
went  to  the  Centennial  Exposition  in  Philadelphia.  He  was  there  employed  at  a  soda 
fountain  in  Machinery  Hall  for  three  month-  and  afterward  engaged  in  selling  cider  in  tie' 
Agricultural  building.  While  there  he  became  acquainted  with  Or.  Nichols,  from  the  Black 
Bills,  who  had  an  exhibition  of  placer  dirt  from  the  guld  regions  and  showed  the  visitors 
how  gold  was  extracted  by  placer  miners.  Colonel  Thornby  became  interested  in  this  and 
i„  tli.'  fall  returned  to  Troy,  New  York,  and  from  there  went  to  (  hicago,  on  to  Omaha  and 
to  '  heyenne,  Wyoming,  by  train  and  arranged  to  proceed  from  the  last  named  place  by 
Wade's  freight,  which  was  drawn  by  horses  and  mules.  They  left  Cheyenne  on  the  27th 
,,!    March,    1877,  and   arrived   in    Deadwood  on  the   19th   of   April.     Although   he  had   paid   to 

ride    in    -I i    the    wagons    Colonel    Thornby   had    to    walk    all    of    the    way.   a    distance    of 

three  hundred  mile-,  a-  the  road-  were  very  bad.  After  reaching  hi-  destination  he  worked 
;    a    newspapei    called   'Hi,'   Pioneer  until  January,    1879,  acting   a-   solicitor    for   the  paper 

and  al-o  having  charge  oi   scm '  the  delivery   routes,     lb-  afterward  went   to  Custer  with 

p --.,,    Willi,.,    I'.   .1,1111,  \ .   a    government    geologist,   and    through    him    received    valuable 

instruction  in  geologj  and  mineralogy.  Thej  were  to  investigate  certain  mining  claims  six- 
mil,-  south  oi  Custer  but  tailed  to  find  anything  valuable.  Col 1  Thornby  became  inter- 
ested :ii  i!i-  Grand  Junction  mine,  three  miles  north  oi  <  uster,  and  during  that  tun,-  helped 
l;i\  ,,ut  mid  organize  Junction  city  Subsequently  he  went  t,,  where  Hot  Springs  is  now 
situated  and  v\a-  the  first  t.,  locate  Minnekahta  Springs,  lb-  there  t,„,k  our  hundred  and 
sixty  acres  oi    goven -nt    land,  after   whirl,    he   returned   to   Hill   City   and   induced   several 

i   (,,  come  to  the  springs.     Dr.  Jennings,  of   Deadwood,  organized  a   company  in   improve 

(I,,,    springs,    which    air    now    famous.      With    the    dcvelo] nt    and    growth    of    the    district 

Colonel    Thornby    beci ilosely    associated.     He    v.;.-   elected   the    first   county    assessor   of 

Custei  countj  and  was  long  retained  in  that  position,  bring  re-elected  a  number  of  times. 
He  was  al-o  chosen  the  first  county  judge  and  the  first   justice  of  the  peace  of  Custer  (  ity, 

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646  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

acting  in  i!ui   capacity    in    L880.     still  higher  political  ho -  awaited  him,  however,  for  in 

1692  he  was  elected  state  senator  from  the  district  comprising  Custer  and  Fall  River 
counties.  He  continued  farming  and  mining  and  also  purchased  a  ranch  near  Hermosa, 
which  he  -till  owns.  He  afterward  e-tablished  an  assaying  office  at  Ragged  Top  and  was 
employed  in  the  government  a  aying  office  at  Deadwood  in  1S98.  There  la-  has  since 
remained  and  is  one  ol  the  most  valued  and  experienced  men  in  that  connection,  his  labors 
being  of  tin-  utmost  worth,  lie  is  also  a  member  of  the  school  hoard  of  Deadwood  and 
tor  three  years  la-  was  a  trustee  oi   the  School  of  .Mini's. 

in  L894  Colonel  Thornbj  was  married  t"  Miss  Bertha  Youmans,  a  teacher  in  the 
Spearfish  Normal  School,  who  was  born  at  Winona,  .Minnesota.  They  have  become  the 
parents  oi  two  children:  Marj  Youmans,  now  a  student  in  Brookings  College;  and  Catherine 
Moore,  attending  the  public  school-.  The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the 
Episcopal  church  and  the  political  belief  of  Colonel  Thornby  is  that  of  the  republican  party. 

He  belongs   to  the   Deadw I   lodge  of  Elks  and  is  a  prominent  Mason,  holding  membership 

ii    i  ii.'    blue   lodge   and    chapter,   m    Dakota  Conimandei  y.   No.    1,  K.  T.,  of   which    he  is   a    past 

eminent  commander,  and  in  Naja  Temple  of  the  Mystic  Shrine,  of  which  he  is  chief  rabban. 

ll<-   i-   most   highly   respected  and   his   worth   as   a   man  and   citizen   is  widely  acknowledged. 

In    l--;    Governor   Church    made   him  a    member   of   his   stall',   with   the   rank    oi    colonel,   he 

the  first  to  whom  this  title  has  been  accorded  west  of  the  Missouri  river. 


JULIUS   EXCEL. 


Yankton  county  ha-  hern  signally  favored  in  the  class  of  men  who  have  occupied  her 
public  offices,  for  on  flic  whole  they  have  been  loyal  to  duty,  fully  recognizing  the  obligations 
that  devolve  upon  them  and  the  opportunity  afforded  them  for  valuable  public  service. 
Such  a  one  i-  .lulius  Engel,  who  in  1911  was  elected  county  auditor  for  a  four  years' 
term,  lie  is  also  identified  with  the  Yankton  Realty  Company,  Inc.  as  its  secretary  and 
ina  surer. 

Mr.   Engel   was  horn   November    19,    1887,   in   the   county  which    is   still   his   home.     The 
family   i-  of  German   origin   and   his  great-grandfather   was  amone    the   number  of   German 
people  who  were  invited  by  the  Russian  government  to  settle  in  southern  Russia,  many  con- 
cessions   being  offered    them   to    induce   them    to  colonize   that    section   of  the   country,   such    a- 
release    from    military    duty.     They    and    their    descendants    became    a    wealthy,    prosperous 
olony.  but  when  the  Russians  soughi   to  rescind  the  original  agreement  (hey  left  that  coun- 
try ami  after  some  investigation  as  to  opportunities  offered  in   the  new  world  they  settled 
in    South    Dakota    aboul     1873.      They    have    rapidly    adapted    themselves    to    the    conditions    of 
the   countrj    and    have   become   splendid   citizens.     .John    G.    Engel,    father   of   Julius    Engel, 
was   among  the  number  of  the  descendants  of  the  German  colony  that   went    to  Russia  who 
left    that    country    in    !-;;;   ami   became   resident-   oi    Yankton    county.   South    Dakota.     He 
till   ic  idi     within  the  borders  of  (he  county,  hut   after  about   twenty  years'  active  connec- 
iili   agricultural   pursuits   retired   from   his   farm   in    1893.     Soon   afterward   he  became 
postmaster    at     I  <    terville.    filling    that    office    until     L911.     lie    then    removed    to    Scotland, 
limi    Homme  county.  Sout  Ii    Dakota,   where   he   is  engaged   in   the   real-estate   business.     He 
1,'o-ina  sayler,  who  wa-  also  horn  in  southern   Russia  and  in    is;:;  made  the  voyage 
i  in'    Ulantic   to   the   new-    world.     They    became   the   parents  of   thirteen   children,   of 
ii"in   i  ighl   a i .-  j  .-I    In  ing. 

■  lulius    Engel,    who    is    the    tilth    in    order    of    birth,    was    a    little    lad    of    about    si\    years 
when    hi-    parents    removed    to    Lesterville,    where    he    spent    his    youthful    days    and    (here 
education   in  the  public  schools.     Later,  however,  he  attended  the  com- 
i   colli at    Sioux   (  ity,   Iowa,   from  which   he   was  graduated.     At    the  age  of  seven- 
teen  In-  hcei iic.i.-d  with  tin-  office  of  county  eh-rk  of  Yankton  county  and  has  been 

contiii.i-  needed    with   countj    offices   since    1905.     Mi-   long  experience   has   made   him 

lint     with     (In-    duties    of     the     position    of    auditor    and     thus    he    was    well 

qualified   to   taki    the   mana nl    ami   control   of  the  office   when,  in   1911,  he  was  elected 

c ty  airhi.. i    i four  veais'  term,  ami  he  i-  now-  discharging  the  duties  devolving  upon 

him    in    a    manner    mo   I     litable    t"    himself    and    satisfactory    to    his    constituents.     The 


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and  real  estate,  being  now  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Yankton  Realty  Company,  which 
was  incorporated  in  May,  1 U 1 4 . 

On  the  iTth  of  June,  1908,  at  Wausau,  Wisconsin,  Mr.  Engel  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Miss  Violet  E.  Benedict.  In  social  circles  of  the  city  they  are  well  known  and  have  many 
warm  friends.  In  politics  Mr.  Engel  has  always  been  a  stalwart  republican,  working 
earnestly  for  the  party.  He  belongs  to  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  of  Yankton, 
and  has  attained  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  in  Oriental  Consistory.  He 
also  has  membership  with  the  Elks  lodge  No.  994  and  is  true  to  the  teachings  of  these 
organizations,  exemplifying  in  his  life  their  beneficent  spirit. 


JOHN  HOWARD   VOORHEES. 

John  Howard  Voorhees,  one  of  the  prominent  representatives  of  the  bar  in  Sioux 
Ralls,  is  connected  with  important  business  and  litigated  interests  as  a  member  of  the 
well  known  firm  of  Bailey  &  Voorhees.  He  was  born  in  South  Branch,  New  Jersey,  February 
20,  1SG7,  and  is  a  son  of  Samuel  G.  and  Jane  (Brokaw)  Voorhees.  The  paternal  branch 
of  the  family  is  of  Holland  extraction  and  was  established  on  Long  Island  in  1660.  The 
maternal  branch  is  of  Huguenot  ancestry.  In  1869  his  parents  removed  to  Middlebush, 
New  Jersey,  where  he  resided  until  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls. 

John  H.  Voorhees,  as  his  name  is  generally  written,  received  his  college  preparatory 
education  at  the  Rutgers  grammar  school  at  New  Brunswick,  New  Jersey,  and  took  his 
college  course  at  Rutgers  College,  which  is  also  located  at  New  Brunswick.  He  graduated 
from  that  college  in  18SS  with  the  degree  of  A.  B.  In  his  freshman  year  in  college  he 
became  a  member  of  the  Zeta  Psi  fraternity  and  during  his  senior  year  he  was  elected 
to  membership  in  the  Phi  Beta  Kappa  society.  In  1891  he  received  from  his  alma  mater 
the  degree  of  A.  M. 

In  October,  1888,  Mr.  Voorhees  came  to  Sioux  Falls  and  entered  the  law  office  of 
Charles  0.  Bailey.  He  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  the  territory  of  Dakota  in  1889  and 
to  the  bar  oi  the  supreme  court  of  the  state  of  South  Dakota  shortly  after  statehood,  and 
was  later  admitted  to  the  bar  of  the  supreme  court  of  the  United  States.  In  1891  he 
entered  into  partnership  with  Mr.  Bailey  under  the  firm  name  of  Bailey  &  Voorhees.  This  rela- 
tionship lias  continued  since  its  formation  and  at  the  time  of  the  writing  of  this  sketch  this 

firm  is  one  of  tl ldest,  possibly  the  oldest,  law  firms  in  South  Dakota.     It  is  now  com- 

I .1  of  Charles  0.  Bailey,  John  H.  Voorhees,  Peter  G.  Honegger,  who  became  connected  with 

it  in  1904,  and  Theodore  M.  Bailey,  who  entered  the  firm  in  1912.  Bailey  &  Voorhees 
have  been  the  attorneys  in  South  Dakota  for  the  Illinois  Central  Railroad  Company  since 
1891  and  they  have  also  for  the  past  twenty  years  been  the  counsel  in  South  Dakota  for 
the  Western  Union  Telegraph  Company.  They  are  attorneys  also  for  the  Chicago,  Mil- 
waukee &  St.  Paul  Railway  Company,  the  American  and  Wells  Fargo  &  Company  Express 
Companies  and  various  insurance  companies.  In  addition  they  are  retained  by  many  local 
and  non-resident  corporations  ami  also  carry  on  an  extensive  commercial  law  business.  In 
their  offices  is  a  law  library  of  over  ten  thousand  volumes,  one  of  the  largest  private  law 
1  braries  west  of  the  Mississippi  river. 

On  the  5th  of  June.  1894,  at  Sioux  Falls,  Mr.  Voorhees  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss 
Bessie  A.  Tabor,  a  daughter  of  Holmes  Tabor.  Two  children  have  been  born  to  this  mar- 
riage,  Lorraine  Brokaw  and  Mildred  Tabor.  The  former  was  married  October  29,  1914, 
to  Neil    Loynachan,  oi    Manchester,   New   Hampshire. 

Mr.  Voorhees  affiliates  with  the  Episcopal  church  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to 
the  republican  party,  lie  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason,  a  member  of  the  Ancient  Arabic 
Order  of  the  Nobles  of  die  Mystic  shrine  and  a  member  and  a  past  eminent  commander  of 
Supreme  Commandery,  No.  2.  Knights  Templar,  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  was  a  charter  member 
of  Sioux  Falls  Lodge,  No.  202,  of  the  Benevolent  and  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  and  is  No.  4 
on  the  roll  of  membership  of  that  lodge  and  is  one  of  its  past  exalted  rulers.  He  holds 
memberships  in  the  Elks,  the  Dacotah  and  the  Minnehaha  Country  Clubs  of  Sioux  Falls. 

Mr.   Voorhees   has   been    secretary   of  the   Minnehaha   County   Bar   Association   since   its 


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organization  in   February,   1897,  and  lias  also  been  secretary  of  the  South   Dakota    Bar  Asso- 

iation    since    its   organization    in    December,    1897.     He   is   a    member   of    the   American  Bai 

b,            mcmbei    oi    i1"'  general   council   of   that   association  and 

erved    on    carious    ol     its    committees.     In     L912    he    was    elected    a    member    of  the 

executive  committee  of  that   association  and    was   reelected   to  that   committee   in    l'.n:;  and 

rail. 

Mi     Voorhees   lias   won  pr inence  and  distinction   in  his  professi md  his  ability  and 

experience   have    bee ntributing    factors    ii iking   the   firm   of    Bailey    &    Voorhees  one 

of  the  leading  law   firms  ol   South   Dakota  and  the  northwest. 


II.   W.    BEDFORD. 


One  "i  the  progressive  and  active  business  nun  of  Aberdeen  is  II.  \Y.  Bedford,  president 
of  the  Dakota  Wholesale  Grocery  Company,  which  he  promoted  and  organized  and  which 
through  lu~  well  directed  efforts  has  already  become  one  ol  the  important  mail  order  houses 
in  tlit—  section  of  the  state.  Mr.  Bedford  was  born  at  Port  Huron,  Michigan,  in  1882,  and 
acquired  his  earlj  education  in  the  public  and  high  schools  of  that  city,  completing  his 
studies   at    the    University    of    Michigan.     He   afterward    spent    five   years   as   steward    in    a 

hotel    and    thru    became    connected    with    a    coffee    t cern    as    a    traveling    salesman.     He 

remained  in   thai    line  of  business  for  a    number  of  years,  finally  becoming  manager  of  the 
Sellers  Coffee  Company  of  Minnesota. 

Mr.  Bedford  severed  his  connection  with  that  concern  in  L913  and  on  the  24th  of  January 
of  thai   ycai   organized  the  Dakota   Wholesale  Grocery  Company,  of  which  he  has  since  been 

lent.     This  concern  has  a  capital  stock  of  I i \ < ■  hundred  thousand  dollars  and  its  officers 

■     i      follows:    II-  W.   Bedford,  president;    II.   ii.  Williams,  secretary;  and  John  C.  Summer- 

ville,  treasurer.     The  company  does  a   mail  order  business  exclusively  and  has  no  competitor 

■  i.i      line  closer  than  Minnesota.     The  business  is  housed  in  a  modern  building  in  Aberdeen 

and  its  growth  has  been  rapid  since  its  foundation.     It  is  in  the  hands  of  men  of  insight  and 

capacity  and  its  future  expansion  is,  therefore,  assured, 


EIVIND  KLAVENESS,  M.  I). 

Dr.  Eivind  Klaveness,  who  since  November,  1906,  lias  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine 
in  Sioux  Falls  and  is  well  known  as  an  able  physician  and  surgeon,  specializing  in 
dermatology  and  urology,  and  our  who  has  made  valuable  contributions  to  the  literature  of 

the  profession,  was   boi Sandefjord,  Norway,  a  son  of   Anton  F'rederik  and  Birthe  Marie 

(Anderson)    Klaveness.     The  ancestral  records  can   be  traced  back  to   L590,  the  records  of  a 

i having   been  burned.    These  records  are  prepared  by  the  government  archivist  and 

n  unbi  oki  a  line. 
In   the   public  schools  of  his  home  town   l>r.  Klaveness   pursued   his  early   education  and 
nded   the  high   school    ii    Moss,   Norway.     Later  he  went    to   Drammen,  where 

hinted   in    1889,  with   the  d< •    ol    Bachel I     Vrts.     He  afterward  entered  the 

ol   i  hri  tiania,  Norway,  and  there  in    1890   won   the  Doctor  of  Philosophy  degree 

upon   the   study  of  licine  in  the  (Jniversitj    of  Christiania  and  on   the  21   I    ol 

J     luated,   having   completed   the   mil   course.     In    1898   he   was   made 

in    io    Hi.    Carlson,   government    physician    at    Bodeo,    Norway,    where    he 
■  .in   dannaix    to    \piil.     Through    the   following  summer   he  served   in   the   royal 

econd    lieutenant    and   attaining    the   k   of   first    lieutenant    in   October, 

i  ii  the  navy  until   1901,  when  he  was  honorably  discharged,  and  in  May, 

ssed  the  Atlantic   to    America,  thinking   to   find   better   professional 

(irld.    Making  his  way  to  Chicago,  he  there  pursued  a  three  months' 

in   the  Chicago  Clinical   School   and   in  September,   1901,  he   located   in 

Dakota    where  he  practiced  for  five  years.     He  afterward  Bold  his  practice 

and   leii    ii  i  i,,     i  io6.     After  a   temporary   soj n  ai    Bristol,  South    Dakota,  he 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  651 

came  to  Sioux  Falls  in  November,  1906,  and  has  here  since  actively  engaged  in  practice, 
winning  success  as  his  ability  has  become  recognized  bj  the  general  public.  Since  February, 
L911,  Dr.  Klaveness  has  devoted  all  of  his  time  to  his  specialties — dermatology  ami  urology, 
which,  with  his  extensive  insurance  business,  take  his  entire  attention.  While  studying  in 
Europe  he  gave  special  attention  to  these  branches  of  medicine  and  it  was  owing  to  the 
scarcity  of  population  in  South  Dakota  when  he  first  located  here  that  lie  engaged  in  general 
practice  until  1911.  His  practice  is  now  very  extensive,  extending  not  only  over  a  wide 
district   in  South   Dakota,  hut  into  northwestern   Iowa  and  southwestern  Minnesota  as  well. 

His  professional  record  is.  indeed,  creditable,  lie  was  county  physician  of  Brookings 
county,  South  Dakota,  for  lour  years,  and  from  1907  until  1909  he  was  attending  physician 
to  the  South  Dakota  School  for  Deaf  and  Mutes.  Since  1909  he  has  been  medical  director 
for  the  Dakota  Western  Assurance  Company.  In  addition  to  these  duties  of  a  semi-public 
character  and  in  addition  to  an  extensive  and  growing  private  practice  he  has  become  well 
known  as  the  author  of  various  valuable  papers  upon  medical  subjects.  Among  his  articles 
may  be  mentioned  the  following: 

In  the  Norwegian  Magazine  for  the  Science  ol  Medicine,  1901,  pages  236-241:  "From 
Kllida's  Winter  Cruise.  1900-1901."  Pages  753-761:  "Old  and  New  Things  About  Yellow 
Fever."     Pages  1435-1446:     "Correspondence  from  Chicago." 

In  Journal  of  the  Norwegian  Medical  Association  for  1902,  pages  601-604:  "About 
Revaccination  in  the  Navy:  A  Review."  1904,  pages  1015-1020,  1906,  pages  52-56,  91-93  and 
123-130:  "Medical  Conditions  in  the  Northwestern  States  of  America."  Pages  382-384: 
"About  Medical  Fees  for  Life  Insurance  Examinations  in  America." 

In  the  Norwegian  Journal  for  Military  Medicine,  1900-1901,  pages  1-4:  "From  a  Recruit- 
ing Journey  in  the  Naval  District  of  Bergen." 

In  Northwestern  Lancet  (Minneapolis)  for  1903,  page  170:  "Bursitis  Subdeltoidea  Acuta." 
Page  :;:;():  "Aristochin — A  New  and  Better  Quinine  Preparation."  August,  1907,  ••Lichen 
Ruber." 

In  St.  Paul  Medical  Journal,  December,  1904:  "Trauma-Psoriasis."  March.  1906:  "The 
Dutch  Clinic  (1636-1738)."  November,  1906:  "Reciprocity  in  Medical  Licensure."  .Inly, 
L909:  "Expert  Testimony  as  Seen  and  Rendered  in  South  Dakota."  August.  1910:  ■'The 
Pharmacology  of  the  Salicylates."  March,  Hill:  ••president's  Address."  July,  1911: 
"Remarks  on  the  Prophylaxis  of  Venereal  Diseases."  dune,  1912:  "Some  New  and  Important, 
Tests   for  Examination  of  Milk." 

"(in   the   Physical    Death   of   Man,"  Sioux  Falls,    1907. 

In  Ny  Tid    (New  'Limes)    December,  1908:      "Medical   Superstition." 

In  Auto  Advocate,  Detroit,  1905,  October  number:     "Good  Country  Roads." 

In  the  daily  press  he  has  contributed  quite  frequently,  mainly  in  the  way  ol  corres- 
pondence and  political  articles,  as  for  instance: 

In  Aftenposten,  1895  and   1901:     "Correspondence  from  Ellida's  Winter  Cruise." 

In  Sandefjords  Blad.  1896:     "Letters  from   My  Travels." 

In   Skandinaven     Corres] lences. 

In  Syd  Dakota   Ekko,  1903-4-5:     Various  political  articles. 

In  Fremad,  from  1902  to  1914,  numerous  articles  of  varied  contents,  mainly,  however,  in 
the  form  of  correspondences  or  on  political  matters. 

In   Siou.x  Falls   Posten,  March,   1909,  and   August,    1912:      Political  articles. 

Finally  in  the  Daily  Aigus  Leader,  The  Sioux  Falls  Daily  Press  and  'Lie-  American  Repub- 
lic of  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  numerous  articles  on  political  questions. 

As  chief  medical  examiner  of  the  Sons  of  Norway  he  has  contributed  various  articles 
to  the  official  paper  of  this  order,  also  rendered  a  printed  report  of  the  medical  department 
of  this  order  for  the  years    tuns,   1909,   1910,   1912  and    191  I. 

In  The  Medical  World  for  1913,  June  number,  page  253:     "Some  Honors  Co  Begging." 

(in  the  25th  of  August,  Pin::,  in  Brookings,  South  Dakota,  Dr.  Klaveness  was  united 
in  marriage  to  Miss  Edith  W.  Archer,  daughter  of  Dr.  F.  B.  Archer,  of  Bridgetown,  Barbados, 
and  their  children  are  Francis  Asthore  and  Ilclene  Marie.  Since  becoming  a  naturalized 
American    citizen    Dr.    Klaveness   has   given    stanch    supporl    to   I  he   republican    party,    in    years 

gone  by  Inning  been  i if  the  prominent  leaders  of  the  progressive  faction,  and  fraternally  he 

in  connected  with  a   number  of  organizations.      Me  is  a   thirty-sec I  degree  Mason  and   Mystic 

Shriner,  an  Odd    Fellow  and   is  likewise  connected   with   the  Sons  of  Norway,  of   which    he  has 


652  5T<  IRY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

bjef  medical  examiner  since  L907.    He  has  hi  Id  .ill  of  the  chairs  in  tire  local  organization 

01  tn«   Imp  i  Red   Men  and   in  the  Greal    Council,  at   present   he  is  the  great 

'■     Dr.  1\'  -  been  a  member  of  the  Southwestern  Minnesota  Medical  Society 

since  1903;  was  president  of  the  Seventh  District  Medical  Society  in  1910  and  was  a  delegate 

from  that  society  to  the  stati  on   in   1911  and   1912.     He   is   now    secretary  of  that 

society.      He   recently  his   appointment    as   "honorable   vice   president   of 

Norwegian-American  Auxiliary   for  the  Panama   Pacific   International  Exposition  in  recogni- 
tion of  distinguished  patrii  a      i   citizen  of  the   United  States  of  America,  partic- 
ularly reflecting  honor  upon  Norway,  the  land  of  our  fathers."     This  appointment  was  dated 
i,   1914,  and  was  given  in  response  to  recommendations  of  his  fellow  compatriots 
uth    Dakota    by   officers  of   the   exposition.     He  has   never  had  occasion   to   regret    his 

determination   I ne  to  the  new  world,  for  here  he  has  found  the  opportunities  which  he 

!   !    in   their   improvement   has    reached  a   prominent   position   in   professional  circles. 
:         a  man  oi   broad  -  holarly  attainments  and  one  with  whom  association  means  expansion 
and  elevation. 


OTTO  C.   WINTER. 


Otto  C.  Winter  is  president  of  the  G.  W.  Murner  Abstract  Company,  Incorporated,  and 
as  such  is  well  known  in  business  circles,  for  the  undertaking  is  an  important  one  in  this 
■  ■  ■■Hon  of  the  state.  He  is  a  representative  of  the  hand  of  Russians  who  have  been  active 
in  colonizing  Hutchinson  county  and  have  contributed  so  largely  to  its  upbuilding  and  im- 
provement. He  was  bom  in  South  Russia,  on  the  10th  of  August,  1862,  a  son  of  Carl 
August  and  Rebecca  Winter,  who  were  of  German  lineage.  The  family  came  to  the  United 
States  in  1873,  settling  near  Menno,  where  the  father  homesteaded  on  section  17,  township 
97,  range  57.  Following  his  arrival  in  this  state  Carl  A.  Winter  devoted  his  life  to  farming 
in  Hutchinson  county,  and  with  the  work  of  early  development  and  improvement  was 
closely  associated.  He  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  upon  many  public  interests 
which  have  had  a  bearing  upon  the  welfare  and  development  ol  bis  section  of  the  state. 
lie  was  the  second  county  treasurer  of  Hutchinson  county,  filling  the  office  at  a  time  when 
it  paid  a  salary  of  forty  dollars  per  year.  He  continued  to  serve  for  ten  years,  making 
a  most  creditable  record  in  that  position.  He  was  also  elected  a  member  of  the  constitu- 
tional convention  which  was  held  in  Sioux  Falls  and  thus  he  aided  in  framing  the  organic 
law  of  the  state.  He  died  in  the  year  L899,  having  long  survived  his  wife,  who  passed  away 
in   Russia. 

Otto  i '.   Winter  was  educated    in   the   German   schools  of   Russia    ami   also   in   the   local 

■I     i '"i    -'I I    following  the  arrival   of   the   family   in  the  new    world,      lie   was  a   lad   of   but 

eleven  years  when  lie  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  United  States  with  his  father,  with  whom 
he  remained  upon  the  farm  for  a  number  of  years,  sharing  in  the  hard-hips  and  privations 
incident  to  pioneer  life.  He  afterward  went  to  the  Pacific  coast,  where  he  took  up  some 
land  and  thereon  remained  for  two  years.  He  then  returned  to  the  old  homestead,  where 
'i  lined  for  ten  years,  and  upon  the  death  of  his  father  assumed  control  of  the  farm, 
which  he  carefully,  systematically  and  persistently  cultivated,  his  labors  being  attended 
with   a   fair  measure  oi    success,     He  brought   his  fields  to  a   high   state  of  cultivation   and 

added    many    i ban   equipments   and   accessories   to   the   farm.     Tn    1900,   however,   he   put 

a-ide    the    work    of    the    fields    and    went    to    Menno,    where    he    engaged    in    grain    buying    for 
eight  yeai 

I'       ;       i!""ii    that    time    that    Mr.    Winter    was    elected    register    of    d Is,    in    which 

erved     for    four    years.      During    that     period    he    became    connected    with    the 

0.   W-  '  'i'  let    pany    of   Olivei    and    since    retiring    from    office    he   has   given   his 

ttcntion    to    that    luisinoss    and    to    the    supervision    of    his    landed    holdings, 
which    end.  'ii    hundred   and    thirty   acres. 

Mr.  Wintci  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mi--  Christiana  Hertz,  a  daughter  of  Philip  Hertz, 
and  sh.  ps  ed  awa;  on  the  9th  of  May.  Is'.is.  leaving  three  children.  Bertha,  Herbert  and 
Annetta.  Mr.  Winter  i-  a  member  of  the  Evangelical  church  and  his  influence  is  always  a 
i  '   toi    for  good  government,  for  material  progress  and  for  moral   advancement.     In   politics 


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he  i-  an  earnest  republican,  believing  firmly  in  the  principles  of  the  party,  and  he  lias  served 
as  a  delegate  to  county  conventions.  lie  represents  one  of  the  old  and  well  known  pioneer 
families  of  Hutchinson  county  and  lias  himself  resided  within  its  borders  for  about  forty- 
two  years,  save  for  the  brief  period  which  he  spent  upon  the  coast.  He  can,  therefore,  relate 
many  interesting  incidents  of  the  early  days  and  the  changes  which  have  occurred  and  in 
the   work  of  progress  he  has  ever   borne   his   part. 


FREDERICK  ARNOLD  BRANDT,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Frederick  Arnold  Brandt,  who  has  been  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  at 
Sturgis  since  1904,  was  born  in  Herford,  Germany,  on  the  24th  of  September,  1880,  a  son  of 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry  Brandt,  also  natives  of  that  place.  The  father  served  in  the  German 
army  and  was  an  officer  in  the  war  with  Austria  and  also  with  France.  In  times  of  peace 
he  engaged  in  the  hotel  business  and  both  he  and  his  wife  spent  their  entire  lives  in  the 
fatherland. 

Dr.  Brandt  attended  school  at  Hanover,  Germany,  and  pursued  his  professional  course 
in  Washington  University  at  St.  Louis,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of 
May,  1904.  He  came  to  the  new  world  in  his  early  teens  and  at  the  age  of  fifteen  began 
working  nights  in  a  subpostal  station  of  St.  Louis  while  attending  school  in  the  day.  He 
was  thus  engaged  for  a  year,  at  the  end  of  which  time  he  accepted  a  clerkship  in  a  drug 
store  in  St.  Louis,  where  he  was  employed  for  eight  years.  During  that  time  he  completed 
his  education,  making  arrangements  with  his  employer  to  continue  his  studies  in  Wash- 
ington University,  and  thus  to  theoretical  knowledge  he'  was  adding  practical  business 
experience  in  compounding  if  not  in  administering  drugs.  In  the  fall  of  1904  he  came  to 
Sturgis,  where  he  opened  an  office  and  has  since  engaged  in  general  practice  as  a  physician 
and  surgeon.  He  is  very  careful  in  the  diagnosis  of  cases,  his  judgment  is  sound,  his  dis- 
crimination keen  and  in  his  practice  he  is  meeting  with  excellent  success,  the  general  public 
acknowledging  the  efficiency  and  worth  of  his  methods.  He  keeps  in  touch  with  advance- 
ment in  the  path  of  his  profession  and  wide  reading  has  made  him  well  informed  concerning 
the  methods  of  the  most  progressive  physicians  and  surgeons. 

On  the  18th  of  December,  1905,  Dr.  Brandt  was  married  to  Mrs.  Ida  Blatt,  a  native  of 
Sweden.  She  came  alone  to  this  country  when  fourteen  years  of  age.  By  her  former 
marriage  she  had  one  child,  Freda  Blatt,  now  living  with  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Brandt. 

Dr.  Brandt  is  a  stalwart  republican  in  his  political  views  and  has  filled  several  local 
offices.  He  served  for  two  terms  as  coroner,  was  county  physician  for  four  years,  has 
been  superintendent  of  the  county  board  of  health  and  at  the  present  writing  is  president 
of  the  board  of  education  of  Sturgis.  His  influence  is  always  on  the  side  of  advancement 
and  improvement.  He  has  traveled  extensively  and  has  thus  gained  that  broad  knowledge 
and  culture  which  only  travel  can  bring.  His  home  is  one  of  the  most  modern  and 
attractively  furnished  in  the  western  part  of  the  state  and  was  erected  at  a  cost  of  ten 
thousand  dollars.  The  spirit  of  hospitality  is  there  supreme  and  it  is  the  center  of  many 
delightful  social  gatherings.  Dr.  Brandt  is  a  broad  and  liberal-minded  man,  progressive  in 
every  relation  of  life,  and  although  of  foreign  birth,  he  stands  today  as  a  representative 
of  a  high  type  of  American  manhood  and  chivalry. 


CHARLES    W.    BREMER. 


The  elevators  of  the  northwest  form  important  links  in  the  chain  that  binds  that 
section  of  the  country  with  the  rest  of  the  United  States,  ns  they  ofTer  the  farmer  a 
market  for  his  grain  and  in  turn  ship  it  to  larger  markets  and  to  the  great  flour  mills. 
The  Bremer  Elevator  business  at  Bemis,  South  Dakota,  is  a  prosperous  enterprise  ably 
managed  by  Charles  W.  Bremer,  its  proprietor.  In  addition  to  dealing  in  grain  he  also 
handles  coal  and  live  stock  and  is  one  of  the  substantial  business  men  of  Deuel  county. 

Mr.  Bremer  was  born  in  Green  Lake  county,  Wisconsin,  on  the  9th  of  September,  1878, 


HIST'  IRY  '  IF  S(  )l   III   DAK(  )TA 

i  a   family  of  three  sons  and  five  daughters  whose  parents  arc   Dedrich   W.  and 

Mary  (Mahnke)   Bremer,  bi  i     rman  ancestry.     They  were  married  in  Wisconsin,  where 

tin-   father   was   employed   in   the   pineries   and   upon   railroad   work   until   about    1880,  when 
he  removed  with  his  fain  I  Dakota,  locating   in   Deuel  county  adjoining  the  town 

•  ■I    Bemis,  where   he   purchased  a  quartei    seel  I    railroad    land    for  two   dollars   per  acre. 

ibscquently    traded   his   farm   for  a   hotel   in   Elkton,  this  -tatc.  which  In-  conducted   for 
two   years.     At    tin-  end   ol    that    time    he    returned   to    Deuel    county   ami   located    in   Clear 

-   nlia.ini.il   with  the  grain   business.     Eventually  hi-  son 
(  harles  succeeded  him   in  that   undertaking  and   In-  confined   In-  attention   to  tin-   live-stock 
ess   in    Deuel  county   until   tin-   spring   of    1913,  when   in-   removed   to   Sarlem,  .Montana, 
where  In-  ami  hi-  wife  still 

Charles  \V.  Bremer  was  reared  at  home  ami  received  his  education  in  tin-  public 
schools.  In  early  manhood  he  became  thoroughly  familiar  with  the  grain  business  while 
working   for   his    father  ami   in    lsits   went   ti>   Hanton,   Smith    Dakota,   as    manager    for   the 

MeCall    Webstet     I  levato     Company,    remaining    there    for    six    n ths.     II.-    next    went    to 

(leaf  Lake,  where  hi-  worked   I'm    hi-   father  the  same   length  of  thin-  ami  then   took   up  his 
in    Bemis,   becoming    manager   oi    his    father's    business    at    that    place.     In    1903    hi- 

led   hi-   father   in   the  main   tni.li-  l.ut    discontinued  operations  at   Clear   Lake   shortly 

rd    devoting   In-  entire  time  to  hi-  business  at   I!. -mi-.     Hi-  has  become  an  important 

.1    the   _  a I   cattle   trade   of    Deuel   county.     He   is   energetic  ami   careful   in  the 

Lirni.nl  of  his  affairs  ami  thoroughly  reliable  in  all  of  his  dealings. 

In   -111111-.    L902,   Mr.    Bremer   was   married   to   Mis-    Minnie    E.    Doring    of   Avoca,   Minne- 

i  .    ..ml  they  haw  a  son,   Leonard  Pereival,  horn  June  28,   1903.     Mr.   Bremer  is  a   repub- 

I'.   in  In-  political  belief  ami  is  tin-  present  supervisor  of  Goodwin  township.     Fraternally 

hi-  belongs  to  thai    Lake   Lodge,  No.  144,   I.  0.  O.   t •'..  and   in   his  daily  life  exemplifies  the 

admirable  teachings  of  that  order.     He  has  contributed  in  no  small  measure  to  the  develop- 

in.  hi  oi    Bemis  and  the  Burrounding  country  and  is  justly  held  in  high  esteem  by  those  who 

know    him. 


aiiika  A    i\\i;ti;]|h;i:. 


Ahira  A.  Partridge  was  probably  the  best  known  pioneer  oi  (  lay  county  and  was  one  of 
the  first  n  not  the  first  man  to  take  up  a  claim  in  the  vicinity  of  Vermillion.  The  history 
-.i  hi-  life  is  inseparably  interwoven  with  the  history  and  development  of  his  localitj  and 
his  demise  was  a  distinct   h.-s  to  Vermillion  and  Clay  county.     His  birth  occurred  in  Cayuga 

c ty,  v  w    York,  on  the  ::ist   of  January,    is:;:;.  I  he  had   reached  the  advanced  age  of 

i  \  -one  years  when  he  passed  away  on  the  1st  of  February,  1913. 

His   pi i-.    \l.iain   ajni  nliye    (Jewell)    Partridge,   were  both   natives   oi    the   state  of 

New   York  and  resided   for  a  number  ot   years  in  (  ayuga  county.     In   1837   they  removed  to 

Oakland  county.  Michigan,  making  the  long  journey  overland.     In    L850  they  took  up  their 

residence  in  Wayne  county,  that  state,  where  the  father  followed  agricultural  pursuits.    They 

lie  parents  ol   four  -..ns  ami  three  daughters. 

Minn   A.  Partridge,  who  was  the  second  in  order  of  birth  and  the  eldest  son,  received  his 

mi  in  the  scl !-  of  Michigan  and  remain.-. I  with  In-  parents  until   1856.     in  that  year 

i    to    Waterloo,    towa,   where   he   followed   the  carpenter's   trade   foi    six    months.     His 

nl    was   to   Dixon   county.  Nebraska,  and   he   remained   there  until    1859.     He  hail 

i  ike  up  land  in   Dakota  territory  and  was  merely  waiting  tor  the  Indian  lands 

ill.  \    I.,  be  opened   for  whit.-  settlement.     In  the  fall  ol    1859  In-  crossed  the 

squatted  tic  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land   in   what   i-  now-  Clay  county,  part. 

.-lit    w  n  hin  t  In-  limits  of  the  .-it  j   ol   Vermillion.     At   that   time,  bow- 
ing  l. nt    unbroken    prairie  ami    it    required   great    foresight    and   a    firm 

tl untrj    to  i live  oJ   towns  and  cities  arising  in  thai  wilderm 

I.-,-,    years.     Mr.   Partridge  was   probably  f  the  first   white  men 

i   section  ami  for  a  number  of  years  endure'd  not  only  the  physical 

ol    frontier  life  but  also  the  isolation   from  his  kind.     As  s as 

rtet      -.ii. m    of    land    which    he    liomesteaded    under   cultivation 
and  erected  i  I    remained  his  residence  for  o  number  of  years. 


AHIRA  A.   PARTRIDGE 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  657 

<>ii  the  9th  of  December,  L861,  Mr.  Partridge  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Casaudra 
ghriner,  who  was  born  in  Belmont  county,  Ohio,  May  8,  L840.  Her  parents,  Lawrence  and 
Susanna  Shriner  are.  deceased,  the  demise  ol  the  lather  occurring  in  1871  and  thai  oi  the 
mother  in  1*4:;.    The  marriage  of  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Partridge  was  one  of  the  first  solemnized  in 

Slay   county   and   the   se id   in   the   territory.      Indians  still   roamed  at  large   and   our   sub- 

jeet  and  his  wife  saw  but  lew  white  laces.  Not  only  was  their  lug  cabin  small  and  inconvenient 
Recording  to  modern  standards  but  there  were  many  cither  hardships  to  be  endured  and  the 
work  of  the  farm  was  handicapped  by  the  great  distance  from  a  town  which  could  serve  as 
a  market  and  as  a  basis  for  obtaining  equipment  ami  necessary  supplies.  During  the  early 
years  it  was  necessary  to  go  to  Fort  Des  Moines,  several  miles  away,  to  purchase  Hour  and 
provisions  and  the  trip  consumed  many  day-..  However,  Mr.  Partridge  was  not  disheartened 
nor  deterred  in  his  determination  to  develop  his  farm  and  his  faith  in  the  ultimate  settle- 
ment and  growth  of  Dakota  has  been  more  than  justified,  lie  made  many  improvements  upon 
his   place,   including   the   setting   out    of    an   orchard   of    lour   hundred   trees,   which   greatly 

enhanced  the  value  of  his  property.     As  the  village  of  Vermillion  grew  his  land  becai ior 

Espondingly  more  valuable  and  before  his  demise  the  incorporated  limits  of  Vermillion 
enclosed   forty  acres   of   his    land,   which    he   sold.      He   watched    with    the   keenest    interest    the 

dc\oh,| nt    i.i    Clay    county   and   did  all   in   his   power   to    further   the   interests   of  his  section 

not  only  along  agricultural  lines  but  also  along  the  line  of  civic  ami  moral  advancement. 

'fo  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Partridge  were  born  five  children:  Colista,  the  wife  of  Willard  Gilchrist, 
of  Weta,  South  Dakota;  Ida,  who  married  William  R.  Russell,  of  Lake  Andes;  .lames,  who 
operates  the  homestead;  George  I!.,  who  died  in  January,  1903;  ami  William  \\\,  at  home. 
The  wife  and  mother  is  still  living  on  the  old  homestead  and  is  enjoying  good  health. 

Mr.   Partridge  gave  his  political   allegiance  to  the  democratic  party   and   was  a   leader   in 

local  public  affairs.     He  twice  served  as  .sheriff  of  Cla\ unty  and  was  the  first  man  elected 

to  that  position.  He  also  held  various  township  offices  and  discharged  all  of  his  official 
duties  with  ability  and  conscientiousness.  In  1863  he  was  the  first  lieutenant  of  Company 
B.  Dakota  Militia,  and  proved  a  gallant  offioer.  Although  he  was  a  man  of  more  than  usual 
inlluence  in  his  community  he  was  quiet  and  unassuming,  avoiding  rather  than  seeking  pub 
licit  v.  lb  was  a  great  lover  of  children  and  was  devoted  to  his  family,  finding  his  greatest 
pleasure  in  their  society  and  his  greatest  satisfaction  in  providing  for  their  welfare,  lie  was 
interested  in  all  athletic  anil  outdoor  sports  and  in  the  early  days  did  a  ".real  deal  of  hunt- 
ing as  there  was  an  abundance  of  game  upon  the  prairies.  His  reminiscences  of  pioneer  days 
were  of  interest  and  of  value  and  he  was  popular  among  both  the  older  and  younger  genera- 
tion-. It  is  seldom  that  it  is  given  to  a  man  to  witness  the  transformation  of  a  tract  of 
virgin  prairie  land  into  a  thriving  city  but  such  was  the  privilege  of  Mr.  Partridge.  Moreover, 
he  had  the  great  satisfaction  of  knowing  that  his  labor  and  inlluence  was  a  factor  i n  that 
marvelous  growth  and  development. 


ROLLA   G.   WILLIAMS. 


Rolla  G.  Williams,  just  retiring  from  the  office  of  register  of  deeds  of  Codington  county, 
is  embarking  in-  the  insurance  business  in  addition  to  his  connection  with  the  Codington 
County  Abstract  Company,  maintaining  his  office  in  Watertown,  the  county  seat.  His  life 
record  stands  in  contradistinction  to  the  old  adage  that  a  prophet  is  never  without  honor 
save  in  hi-  own  country,  for  Mr.  Williams  has  won  a  creditable  place  in  public  regard  in  the 
city  in  which  he  was  born.  His  natal  day  was  August  29,  1883,  his  parents  being  George  R. 
and  Eva  E.  Williams.  The  mother  was  ;1  daughter  of  George  W".  Carpenter,  who  cam.' 
to  Watertown  in  early  pioneer  times  and  was  the  first  surveyor  of  Codington  county.  With 
the  later  development  and  improvement  of  this  section  of  the  state  he  was  closely  asso- 
ciated for  many  years  and  at  the  time  of  his  death  he  was  again  filling  the  office  of  county 
Hirveyor  as  well  as  that  of  city  engineer.  He  was  .,  veteran  of  the  Civil  war.  bavin;' 
loyally  defended  the  Union  in  the  darkest  hour  of  our  country's  history.  He  passed  away 
in    r.il2,  at   the  age  of   seventy-six    years. 

It  was  in  1879  that  George  R.  Williams  came  with  his  family  from  Berlin,  Wisconsin. 
to   South    Dakota,    settling    near    Watertown,    where    he    homesteaded    land.     He    afterward 


658  HISTORY  OF  SOU]  llh  VK<  »l  \ 

worked  111  town  for  R.  B.  Spieer,  then  register  of  deeds,  for  four  yeai  and  on  (he  expiration 
oi  that  period  was  nominated  on  the  republican  ticket  for  the  office,  u<  which  he  was  after- 
ward elected  i>>i  three  successive  terms.  « hi  his  retirement  he  entered  the  ab  trad  business, 
which  N  now  conducted  under  the  name  ol  the  Codington  Countj  Abstract  Company,  with 
his  si. n,  Rolla  <;.  Williams,  as  ii  -  secretary,  -I.  Buntzicker  us  treasurer  and  manager,  and 
.Mrs.  Eva  Whiting,  mothei  o1  the  subject  of  this  review,  as  tin-  president.  George  II. 
William  continued  in  the  abstract  business  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1907,  bis 
remains  being  then  interred  in  the.  Watertown  cemetery,  lie  was  one  of  the  pioneei  oi 
that  city,  then'  being  hut  a  small  village  at  the  tune  oi  his  arrival.  As  the  years  went 
on  In'  bore  his  part  in  the  work  of  genera]  advancement  and  improvement  and  became 
recognized  as  a  worthy  and  valued  citizen.  In  1909  .Mis.  Williams  became  the  wile  of 
George   II.   Whiting   of    Yankton,  where   they   now    reside. 

Alter  attending  the  public  schools  Rolla  G.  Williams  continued  his  education  in  the 
Watertown  liusinoss  1'ollev.e  and  when  his  school  days  were  over  entered  the  employ  of  the 
Northwestern  Railroad  Company,  with  which  lie  remained  for  six  months.  lie  thin  spent 
four  years  with  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  A  St.  Paul  Railroad  at  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota. 
lie  later  was  located  lor  a  time  at  Minot,  North  Dakota,  in  the  employ  of  the  Great  North- 
ern Railroad,  and  afterward  at  .Midway,  J'.ritish  Columbia,  tor  tin'  same  company.  Following 
his  lather's  death  lie  returned  to  Watertown  in  1908  and  entered  the  abstract  office  of  his 
father,  taking  charge  of  the  business,  and  is  now  secretary  of  the  company.  In  1910  lie 
was  elected  register  of  deeds — a  position  which  his  lather  had  previously  Idled  for  several 
terms — entered  upon  the  duties  of  the  office  on  the  1st  of  January.  1911,  and  was  afterward 
reelected  and  started  upon  his  second  term  in  1913.  On  March  1,  1915,  lie  entered  into 
partnership  with  J.  C.  Miller,  retiring  county  auditor,  lor  the  conduct  of  an  insurance  office. 
He  made  a  creditable  record  as  a  public  official,  is  successful  in  business,  and  is  accounted 
one  of  the  progressive  young  men  of  Codington  county. 

Mr.  Williams  is  fond  of  outdoor  life  and  of  manly  sports  and  when  business  cares  permit 
he  enjoys  spending  a  few  hours  or  days,  as  the  case  may  be,  in  the  open.  In  his  political 
views  he  is  a  republican  and  is  now  recognized  as  one  of  the  local  leaders  of  tin'  party.  His 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Baptist  church  and  fraternally  he  it  connected  with  the 
Masons,  the  Elks  and  the  .Modern  Woodmen.  In  the  first  named  he  has  advanced  steadily 
and  is  now   a  member  of  the    El    Iliad   Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls. 


GEORGE  W.  BLISS,  M.   D. 


Dr.  George  W.  Bliss,  a  well  known  physician  and  surgeon  of  Valley  Springs,  South 
Dakota,  has  there  followed  his  profession  continuously  for  almost   two  decades  and  is  widely 

m iii/ed  as  one  of  the  successful   practitioners  of   Minnehaha  county.     His  birth  occurred 

in  Cambria,  Wisconsin,  on  the  27th  of  March.  1868,  his  parents  being  John  and  Fmily 
(Hodkinson)  Bliss,  the  former  a  native  of  New  York  city  ami  the  latter  of  Staffordshire 
England  I  milj  Hodkinson  came  to  the  United  stales  when  a  child  of  seven  years  in  eoraj 
pany  with  her  parents,  who  were  among  the  pioneer  settlers  of  Wisconsin.  John  Hbss 
removed   to  the   Badger  slate  as  a   lad  of  twelve   years,   the   paternal   grandparents   of  oul 

subject    being   also    numbered    a ng    the    early    residents    ot    Columbia    county,    Wisconsin 

lie  i,    he  grew   t anhood,  was   married   and   located   on  a    farm.     In   lsso  he  came  west 

to   Dakota  territory,  settling  in   Mil haha   county   and   purchasing  a    faun   six   miles  north 

of  Sioux  Falls.  Iln  that  place  both  he  ami  his  wife  spent  the  remainder  of  their  lives,  Mr. 
1,1         passing    away    in    1906,   at    the   age   of    sixty  three    years,   and    Mrs.    liliss    in    1912,    when 

,he  had   attained   H gc  of  seventy.     They  were  well   known   and  highly  esteemed  as  people 

of  genuine  personal  worth  and  gained  many  friends  during  the  lone  period  of  their  residence 
iii   the  community,     'the  old  home   farm   is  slill   m  the  possession   of   the    family. 

George    W.    liliss    was    reared    at    home    and    began    his    education    in    the    district    scl Is. 

while  subsequently  lie  attended  Sioux  Falls  College,  where  he  completed  a  philosophies! 
course  by  graduation  in  1890.  After  finishing  his  more  specifically  literary  education  he 
made  further  preparation  for  a  professional  career  by  taking  up  the  study  of  medicine  under 
the  preceptorship  of  Drs.  Brown  and  Tufts,  of  Sioux  Falls,  and  in  the  fall  of  1892  he  entered 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  659 

the  College  of  Physicians  &  Surgeons  of  Minneapolis,  Minnesota,  from  which  institution 
he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1895.  Subsequently  lie  served  for  six  months  as  house 
physician  in  the  Minneapolis  (  ity  Hospital  and  in  the  fall  of  1S95  located  for  practice  at 
Valley  Springs,  which  is  a  half  mile  from  the  Minnesota  state  line  and  five  miles  from  the 
Iowa  state  line.  He  took  the  examination  before  these  state  boards  and  is  registered  to 
practice  in  South  Dakota,  Minnesota  and  Iowa.  Dr.  Bliss  has  been  very  successful  and  has 
built  up  an  extensive  and  remunerative  practice.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Seventh  District 
Medical  Society  of  South  Dakota,  a  charter  member  of  the  Sioux  Valley  Medical  Society,  an 
honorary  member  of  the  Southwestern  Minnesota  Medical  Society,  a  member  of  the 
South  Dakota  State  Medical  Society  and  a   fellow   of  the  American  Medical  Association. 

On  the  24th  of  March,  1897,  Dr.  Bliss  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lucy  E.  Udell, 
of  sioux  Falls,  by  whom  lie  has  a  daughter.  Rowena  Udell.  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with 
the  following  organizations:  Unit}'  Lodge,  No.  130,  A.  1'.  &  A.  M.,  of  Sioux  Falls,  enjoying 
the  distinction  of  being  the  first  candidate  ever  raised  in  that  lodge;  Occidental  Consistory, 
No.  2.  A.  &  A.  S.  K.;  El  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  of  Sioux  Falls;  Crystal  Lodge,  No. 
29.  K.  I'.,  of  Valley  Springs;  the  Modern  Woodmen;  and  Sioux  Falls  Lodge,  No.  503,  Loyal 
Order  of  Moose.  Few  men  conform  their  practice  so  closely  to  a  high  standard  of  profes- 
sional ethics  and  there  are  few  who  enjoy  in  greater  degree  the  confidence  and  respect 
of  both  their  fellow  practitioners  and  the  general  public. 


JOSEPH    SHEBAL. 


No  record  given  in  this  history  illustrates  more  clearly  than  does  that  of  Joseph 
Shebal  the  opportunities  which  are  open  to  young  men  in  the  new  world  if  they  have  the 
ability  to  recognize  them  and  the  determination  to  utilize  them.  Coming  to  this  country 
a  poor  boy,  Joseph  Shebal  arrived  at  Western  Union  Junction,  Wisconsin,  with  but  eight 
cents  in  his  pocket  and  he  spent  five  cents  of  that  amount  for  postage  on  a  letter  to  his 
mother.  As  a  result  of  his  own  exertions,  intelligently  directed,  he  is  today  one  of  the 
most  substantial  farmers  of  Lincoln  county,  having  gained  marked  success  through  close 
application  and  indefatigable  industry.  He  is  very  progressive  and  he  may  well  be  called 
the  corn  king  of  his  section.  Much  credit  must  also  be  given  his  young  sons,  for  through 
several  years  past  three  of  his  sons  have  won  first  prize  for  the  best  corn  grown  by  boys 
in  South  Dakota,  a  prize  given  annually  by  the  State  Agricultural  College.  They  have  also 
won  numerous  second  and  third  prizes,  never  having  contested  without  receiving  one  of  the 
prizes.  With  this  premium  corn  much  of  the  country  throughout  the  surrounding  dis- 
tricts has  been  seeded  in   the   past   few   year-. 

While  Joseph  Shebal  is  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  leading  farmers  of  Lincoln 
county,  he  has  also  made  a  mo>t  creditable  record  as  county  commissioner.  He  makes  his 
home  one  and  a  half  miles  west  of  Harrisburg  and  Lincoln  county  numbers  him  among  her 
representative  men.  He  was  born  in  Germany  on  the  2Sth  of  November,  1858,  and  during 
his  boyhood  his  parents  removed  with  their  family  to  Austria  and  it  was  in  the  latter 
country  that  Joseph  Shebal  was  reared.  His  family  were  in  limited  financial  circumstances, 
so  that  his  educational  opportunities  were  somewhat  limited,  being  only  such  as  the 
country  schools  of  Austria  afforded.  He  was  but  eighteen  years  of  age  when  he  left  home 
and  came  to  the  United  States,  making  his  first  location  at  Western  Union  Junction,  Wis- 
consin, where  he  remained  from  December,  1876,  until  the  following  March,  when  he  went 
to  Delavan,  Wisconsin.  In  that  region  he  found  work  as  a  farm  hand  and  was  thus 
employed  in  that  locality  until  the  fall  of  l^s2.  whin  ho  arrived  at  Sioux  Falls,  South 
Dakota.  There  he  found  employment  as  nighi  clerk  in  a  hotel  and  remained  there  for  a 
little  more  than  tine,,  years.  He  afterward  accepted  a  clerkship  in  a  general  store,  where 
he  remained  for  one  year,  and  in  the  spring  of  18Sfi  he  began  farming  on  his  own  account, 
settling  upon  the  tract  of  land  which  he  now  owns  and  cultivates.  It  was  on  the  9th  of 
March,  1882,  that  he  purchased  the  property,  paying  live  dollars  per  acre  for  land  for  which 
he  would  now  refuse  one  hundred  and  fifty  dollars.  The  farm  today  comprises  six  hundred 
acres  lying  in  one  body  and  is  one  of  the  finest  farms  in  Lincoln  county,  supplied  with  all 
modern    equipment,   accessories    and   conveniences.      He    is    now    making   a   specialty   of   the 


660  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH    DAKOTA 

raising  di  thoroughbred  Red  Polled  cattle,  and  his  live-stock  interests  are  an  important 
feature  ol  1 » i  —  business,  bringing  to  him  a  gratifying  annual  income. 

On  the  ;ili  of  January,  1901,  Mr.  Shebal  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Annie  Moscrip, 
a  native  ol  Wisconsin,  and  to  them  have  been  born  six  children,  ii\c  oi  whom  arc  living: 
Edward,  William.  Robert,  Arthur  and  -May. 

When  age  conferred  upon  Mr.  Shebal  the  right  of  franchise  he  indorsed  the  principles 
of  the  republican  party  and  has  never  tailed  in  Ids  allegiance  thereto.  On  the  contrary  lie 
has  given  active  support  to  the  party  in  a  way  that  has  advanced  its  success  and  in  all 
matters  of  citizenship  he  stands  for  progress  and  improvement.  He  lias  served  continuously 
on  the  school  board  oi  his  district  for  twenty  seven  years  and  for  nine  years  he  was  a 
member  ol  the  La  Valley  township  board.  In  I'.ili  he  was  nominated  and  elected  a  member 
"i  the  heard  ol  county  commissioners  of  Lincoln  county,  in  which  capacity  he  served  four 
J  ears. 

Mr.  Shebal  is  a  member  oi  Harrisburg  Lodge,  No.  100,  1.  O.  (>.  1-'..  ami  is  loyal  to  its 
teachings.  His  ell., its  are  largely  concentrated,  however,  upon  his  public  duties  as  well 
as  upon  his  private  business  affairs,  lie  deserves  much  credit  for  what  he  has  accomplished, 
[or  he  -tailed  out  empty-handed  and  has  worked  his  way  upward  step  by  step.  Obstacles 
and  difficulties  have  seemed  to  serve  as  an  impetus  for  renewed  effort  on  his  part. 


ISAAC  II.  CHASE. 


One  of  the  prominent  residents  of  Rapid  City  is  Isaac  II.  Chase,  merchant  and  capitalist, 
whose  well  formulated  plans  in  business  have  been  carried  forward  to  successful  completion 
and  whose  investments  have  been  most  judiciously  made,  lie  was  born  in  Kingston,  New 
Hampshire,  in  October,  1st:;,  a  son  of  Amos  and  Hannah  (Hook)  Chase.  The  former  was  a 
well  known  carriage  manufacturer  and  business  man  in  that  state.  Our  subject  attended  the 
common   schools  of  his  native  (own  and   in    1862,   when  a  young  man  of   nineteen  years,  came 

to    tin'    west,   making    his    way    first    to    St.    Anthony,    Mi isota,    now    a    part    of    the    city    of 

Minneapolis.  He  began  his  business  career  there  as  a  clerk  in  a  clothing  store  and  was  thus 
engaged  when  In-  heard  stories  concerning  the  Black  Mills  and  the  finds  there  made,  lie  was 
among  the  earliest  pioneers  of  the  Black  Hills  country,  going  to  Deadwood  in  -Inly.  1877. 
Me  started  his  first  store  there  in  the  following  September  and  the  venture  prospered  from 
the  beginning.  Such  was  the  siieeess  of  the  iindortakin",  that  he  gradually  extended  his 
trade  connections  through  the  establishment  of  branch  stores  and  for  many  years  was  pro- 
prietot  of  the  leading  mercantile  houses  of  Deadwood,  Lead,  Hot  Springs,  Sturgis,  Newell, 
Rapid  City  and  other  places  in  the  western  part  of  (hi'  state.  At  the  present  time  he  is 
proprietor  ol  stole-  in  the  last  five  named  cities,  and  he  ha.-  huilt  nineteen  stores  iii  the  Black 
Mills  iii  which  In-  ha-  sold  merchandise  at  different  times,  lie  is  well  known  throughout  a 
district  one  hundred  miles  square. 

Outside  of  hi-  commercial  interests.  Mr.  Chase  is  one  of  the  state's  extensive  landowners. 
Me  has  probably  don,'  more  for  the  cause  of  dry  farming  than  any  other  one  man  in  South 
Dakota  and  is.  in  fact,  a-  he  expresses  it.  "a  dry  farming  crank."  Me  i,  the  sole  owner  of 
sixty-three  quarter  sections  of  land  and  on  his  several  improved  farms  has  produced  results 
tli.it  aie  i itrovertible  proof  of  his  theories  regarding  dry  farming,  lie  is  thoroughly  con- 
vinced that  the  Mills  country  is  the  best  place  to  make  realty  invest nts  and  is  always  ready 

to  buy  more  land,  believing  that  it  will  double  in  value  several  times  during  the  next  ten 
years.     Mr.  Chase  was  one  of  the  leading  figures  g  the  pi ers  of  early  Deadwood  in  the 

day-    when    it    was   known    as   a    bonanza    camp,   when    the    placer  diggings    were    returning   rich 

rewards  to  Die  miners.     The  richness  oi  the  pay  dirt  may  he  imagined  fri i  statement  by 

a     Mr-.    Ilihiehiand.    who    did    washing    for    many    of    the    miners.      She    stated    that    the    gold 

washed    from   the   miners'  heavy    woolen   shirts  paid   her   e  than  they   did    for  the   work  and 

this  at  a  time  when  I Iry  prices  were  many  ti S  the  present   rates.      Mr.  Chase  has  always 

!„.,.,,  more  ,,,■  [egg  interested  in  mining  ventures  hut  his  energies  have  largely  keen  devoted 
to  his  extensive   mercantile  interests. 

Mr.  Chase  ha-  been  twice  married  and  has  six  children  and  seven  grandchildren.  He  first 
wedded  X<  well  Oilman,  a  daughter  of  John  Gilman,  one  of  the  earliest  and  prominent  pioneers 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  663 

of  Minnesota  and  later  of  the  Black  Hills,  where  he  arrived  in  1877.  The  second  wife  of 
our  subject  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Fiances  Stevens  and  is  a  daughter  of  Colonel  John  H. 
Stevens,  known  as  the  father  of  Minneapolis,  who  was  the  first  settler  where  Minneapolis 
now  stands,  a  statue  being  erected  to  his  memory  there.  He  took  part  in  the  .Mexican  war 
and  was  prominent  in  public  life,  serving  as  senator,  as  a  member  of  the  house  of  representa- 
tives and  in  many  other  offices  of  honor  and  trust.  Mrs.  Chase  can  trace  her  ancestry  back 
to  Mayflower  passengers  in  both  the  paternal  and  maternal  lines.  The  children  of  Isaac  II. 
c  base  are  as  follows:  Elizabeth,  the  wife  of  F.  E.  Steele,  manager  of  the  Sturgis  store; 
Fannie,  the  wife  of  Fred  Knockenmuss,  manager  of  the  Rapid  City  store;  Blanche,  the  wife 
ol  George  Williams,  an  attorney  of  Rapid  City:  Nellie,  a  teacher  of  elocution  in  the  Okla- 
homa state  Normal  School;   Isaac  II.;  and  Newell  Helen,  now  attending  school. 

Mr.  Chase  is  one  of  the  strong  characters  whose  energies  and  business  acumen  have 
counted  for  much  in  the  development  of  the  Black  Hill-  country.  He  has  been  conspicuously 
successful  as  a  result  of  close  application,  hard  wink  and  the  utmost  conformity  to  straight- 
forward business  methods  and  ideals,  lie  has  some  very  valuable  paintings  in  his  home, 
and  his  wife  is  one  of  the  social  leaders  in  their  community. 


OSCAR   E.   STUART. 


The  spirit  of  enterprise  and  progress  which  lias  been  the  dominant  factor  in  the  upbuild- 
ing of  the  northwest  hnds  expression  in  the  life  of  Oscar  E.  Stuart,  who  is  now  filling  the 
position  of  treasurer  of  Stanley  county.  He  has  been  a  lifelong  resident  of  this  state  ami  is 
a  representative  of  one  of  the  pioneer  families.  His  birth  occurred  at  Swan  Cake.  Smith 
Dakota,  September  I  .'.  1879,  his  parents  being  t  >.  C.  and  Elsie  M.  Stuart.  The  father  home- 
steaded  a  tract  of  land  in  Turner  county  and  there  engaged  in  farming,  lie  belonged  to 
that  class  of  diligent  progressive  men  who  have  been  the  upbuilders  oi  the  great  west, 
bringing   about    it-   rapid   and   substantial   development.      lie   was  ambitious   that   his   children 

should  have  good  educational  opportunities  as  a  preparation  for  life's  practical  and  res] sible 

duties  and  after  mastering  the  elementary  branches  of  learning,  Oscar  E.  Stuart  entered  the 

high   school  at   (  hamberlain,  South   Dakota,  in   which   he  completed  the   full  c -se  and   was 

graduated.  Mis  more  specifically  literary  course  was  pursued  in  the  University  of  South 
Dakota,  where  he  won  his  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  as  a  member  of  the  class  of  1906.  [mme- 
diately  afterward  he  made  his  entrance  into  business  life  and  was  connected  at  different 
periods  with  the  abstract  business  and  with  banking.  His  developing  powers  and  hi,  recog 
ni/cd  worth  led  later  to  Ids  selection  for  public  office  and  on  the  5th  of  November,  L912, 
and  again  in  November,  1914,  he  was  elected  treasurer  of  Stanley  county,  in  which  capacity 
he  is  now   serving. 

(In  the  istli  of  February.  1907,  at  Vermillion,  South  Dakota.  Mi.  Stuart  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Grace  Wildman,  a  daughter  of  W.  11.  Wildman,  a  Civil  wai  veteran.  In 
religion-,  faith  Mr.  Stuart  i-  a  Presbyterian  and  hi-  fraternal  relations  are  with  Mt.  Moriah 
Lodge,  A.  I''.  &  A.  M.  of  Kadoka.  South  Dakota,  of  which  he  was  secretary  in  1912.  Ili- 
political  allegiance  bus  always  been  given  to  the  republican  party  and  of  its  principles  la'  i- 
an  earnest  and  stalwart  advocate,  lb-  keep-  well  informed  on  the  questions  ami  issues  of 
the  day  anil  is  thus  able  to  support  his  position  by  intelligent  argument,  lie  is  proving  n 
capable  public  official,  carefully  guarding  the  interests  of  the  county  as  the  custodian  of  its 
public  funds  ami  his  record  is  winning  for  him  the  high  regard  and  the  indorsement  of  main 
who   hold  opposite   political   view-. 


THEODORE   ANKER. 


Theodore   Anker,   who   is    following    general    fanning   on    section    31,   township   93,    range 

"'  I  ■  <  lay    county,   was  bom   in   Nebraska   in    1870,  a   - f  (  hristian   and    Karen   Anker.     In 

the     fall    of     Issm     (he    family    removed     to    South     Dakota     and    purchased     land     In     Garfield 
township,   Claj    county.     The    father   concentrated    In-    energies    upon    agricultural    pursuits 


6G4  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  L894.  His  widow  survives  at  the  age  of  seventy-four 
years.  To  their  union  were  born  nine  children:  Theodore,  of  this  review;  Minnie,  who  died 
when  two  years  of  age;  Victor,  residing  at  Uutlook.  Montana;  Axil,  deceased;  William,  of 
Saskatchewan,  Canada;  Amanda,  deceased;  August,  of  Saskatchewan,  Canada;  Algert,  of 
Rock  Island,  Illinois;  and  Gustave,  who  is  residing  upon  the  homestead. 

Theodore  Anker  was  but  a  lad  of  twelve  years  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  to 
this  state  and  continued  his  education  lure.  He  remained  at  home  until  twenty-live  years 
hi  age  and  gave  his  attention  to  the  cultivation  of-  the  homestead,  assisting  his  father 
until  the  latter's  death.  In  1899  Mr.  Anker  purchased  land  on  section  17,  Prairie  Center 
township,  mill  resided  there  until  1909.  Being  elected  auditor  of  Clay  county,  he  then 
removed  to  Vermillion,  where  he  lived  during  the  four  years  that  he  served  in  that 
capacity.  After  the  expiration  of  his  term  as  auditor  he  spent  a  year  traveling  on  the 
western  coast  oi  the  United  States  and  Canada  and  then  located  upon  the  farm  of  six 
hundred  acres  on  section  31,  township  93,  range  51,  Clay  county,  which  is  still  his  home. 
lie  carries  on  general  farming,  cultivating  the  fields  and  raising  high  grade  stock.  Three 
hundred  and  fifty  acres  is  under  cultivation  and  the  remainder  in  pasture  and  hay  land. 
He  manages  well  the  different  branches  of  his  business  and  receives  a  gratifying  annual 
income  from  his  land.    He  still  owns  a  home  in  Vermillion, 

Mr.  Anker  was  married  in  1899  to  Miss  Hattie  A.  Berg,  who  is  a  native  of  Clay  county 
and  a    daughter  of  Andrew  Berg,  one  of  the  early  settlers   oi    Garfield   township.     Both   he 

and  his  wife  are  deceased.     Mrs.  Anker  i-  i   a   family  of  seven  children,  four  of  whom 

survive.  To  our  subject  and  his  wife  has  been  born  a  daughter,  Stella,  whose  birth 
occurred   in    1912. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Anker  belong  to  the  Lutheran  chinch  and  give  their  moral  and  material 
support  to  its  work.  He  is  a  republican  and  in  1914  was  elected  township  supervisor  of 
Prairie  (enter  township  for  three  years.  For  a  number  of  years  he  has  served  as  clerk 
•  ii  the  school  board.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  his 
life  is  the  expression  of  his  belief  in   justice  and  brotherly  kindness. 


GEORGE  F.  TUTTLE. 


George  I'.  Tuttle.  actively  engaged  in  the  insurance  business  in  Madison,  so  directed  his 
efforts  that  substantial  results  have  attended  his  labors  and  lie  now  controls  an  extensive 
insurance  business,  lb'  was  born  in  Rock  enmity.  Wisconsin,  Septembei  :.''.'.  1850,  a  son  of 
Charles  and  Elmina  (Gilbert)  Tuttle.  The  father,  who  was  a  farmer  by  occupation,  resided  iii 
New  York  iii  early  lite  ami  in   lv:;;'  drove  across  tic  country  from  that   stair  in  Wisconsin, 

becoming  oi i  it-  pi ers.    He  contributed  in  substantial  hum  sure  to  I  he  early  development 

and  upbuilding  oi  Rock  county.     Both  he  and  his  wife  are  now  deceased. 

George  1.  Tuttle  supplemented  his  public-school  education  by  study  in  Beloit  College 
and  in  the  Milton  College  "i  Wisconsin,  being  graduated  from  the  latter  with  the  class  of 
1876.     Taking  up   the   profession   of   teaching,  he   was  thus   connected    with   the   schools   of 

Wis in     Miinn    ni;i  mill   [owa,  and  in  .lime,  1878,  he  came  t"  Dakota  territory,  settling  in 

I  .il  •   county,  which  was  then  a  frontier  region.    That  the  work  of  di  velopmenl  an.]  improve 
iiHiii  Inn]  scarcely  been  begun  is  indicated  in  the  fact  that   much  "i  the  land  was  still  in  pos- 
session  of  the  government,     lie  homesteaded  a   quarter  section  no  section  21,  township  106, 
range   53,   ami   a    tree   claim   covering    the   southwest    quarter   of   section    IT.  township    tin;, 
range  54.     For  live  years  he  engaged  in  farming,  secured  the  title  to  his  land  ami  afterward 

i  ed  of  it.  Resuming  the  profession  of  teaching,  he  was  foi  two  years  connected  with 
the  State  Normal  School  al  Vladi  mi.  covering  the  period  from  L887  until  1889.  He  then 
turned  his  attention  in  the  insurance  business,  in  which  he  has  since  been  engaged,  and  he 
has  -  ritten  many  policies  annually  so  tint  his  business  ha-  reached  extensive  and  profitable 
|u  opoi  l  ions. 

iiii  id.  26th  oi  December,  L882,  Mr.  Tuttle  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ella  Jones, 
;i  daughter  of  Samuel  Jones,  of  Wisconsin,  ami  t<>  them  have  been  burn  live  children. 
Volnej  .1..  :i  graduate  of  the  state  College  at  Brookings,  class  of  L907,  is  an  electrical 
■  I .■_  M  -  i    in  the  designing  department1  of  the  General   Electric  Company  al   Schenectady,  New 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  665 

York.  Margaret  E.  has  been  successfully  engaged  in  teaching  at  the  Normal  School  at 
Madison  for  seven  years,  diaries,  a  high-school  graduate,  was  drowned  at  the  age  of  twenty- 
three  years,  at  which  time  he  wis  an  employe  in  the  postoffice  at  Madison.  Victor  G.  is  at 
home,  and  Howard  W.  is  a  traveling  salesman  in  New  York  for  the  Pillsbury  Flouring  Mills 
Company  of  Minneapolis,  Minnesota. 

The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  in  politics  Mr. 
Tuttle  is  a  progressive  republican.  Fraternally  lie  is  connected  with  the  Odd  Fellows  and  his 
life  at  all  times  has  been  actuated  by  high  and  honorable  principles,  which  have  guided  him 
in  every  relation.  In  citizenship  he  is  public-spirited  and  advocates  progress  and  improve- 
ment at  all  times.  In  1SS0  he  was  a  delegate  of  the  territorial  convention,  at  which  time 
Senator  Pettigrew  was  nominated.  His  interest  in  educational  affairs  has  never  abated  ami 
for  three  years  he  has  served  as  president  of  the  school  board  of  Madison  and  has  been  active 
in  furthering  tin'  interests  of  the  Chautauqua  in  his  city. 


HON.  KIRK  GUNBY  PHILLIPS. 

Hon.  Kirk  Gunby  Phillips,  deceased,  was  one  of  the  pioneer  settlers  of  the  Black  Hills 
and  took  an  active  and  helpful  part  in  promoting  its  substantial  development  and  improve- 
ment, so  that  his  history  has  become  an  integral  chapter  in  the  record  of  that  section  of  the 
state.  A  native  of  Maryland,  he  was  born  in  Wicomico  county,  November  25,  1851,  a  son 
of  Levin  and  Mary  (Gunby)  Phillips,  who  were  also  natives  of  Maryland.  The  mother  died 
in  the  year   Is.")?   and  the   lather  survived  until  1SG3.     He  was  an  extensive  landowner  and 

far r   and   to   his   business   interests   devoted   his   entire   attention,   never   caring   for   public 

office.  He  was  twice  married  and  by  the  first  union  hail  one  child,  while  five  were  born  of 
the  second  marriage. 

Kirk  G.  Phillips  was  the  third  child  and  at  the  place  of  his  nativity  in  Maryland  he 
attended  the  public  schools.  He  went  alone  to  Montana  in  1867,  when  a  youth  of  but  sixteen 
years,  traveling  overland  from  Omaha  and  settling  near  Helena,  where  he  engaged  in  mining 
on  his  own  account  and  in  the  employ  of  others.  In  1876  he  removed  to  Deadwood,  journey- 
ing by  stage  to  Ogden,  thence  by  rail  to  Sidney  and  on  by  stage  to  the  Black  Hills,  where 
he  arrived  in  18TG.  Establishing  his  home  in  Deadwood.  he  engaged  in  the  ding  business 
for  a  short  time,  after  which  he  obtained  a  contract  for  building  the  Boulder  ditch.  When 
lie  had  completed  the  contract  he  again  engaged  in  the  drug  business,  in  which  he  continued 
throughout  the  remainder  of  his  life,  being  one  of  the  well  known,  enterprising  and  repre- 
sentative merchants  of  his  city.  About  1900  he  extended  the  scope  of  his  activities  to  include 
the  sale  of  mining  and  milling  supplies.  His  business  was  conducted  along  both  retail  ami 
wholesale  lines  and  a  liberal  patronage  was  accorded  him.  lie  was  also  a  large  stockholder 
and  director  of  the  mine  known  as  Wasp  No.  2  and  was  connected  with  various  other  mining 
projects  and  enterprises.  He  was  also  a  landowner  and  had  considerable  city  realty.  His 
investments  were  judiciously  made  and  success  attended  Ins  intelligently  directed  efforts 
ami  crowned  his  industry  and  determination  with  prosperity. 

tin  the  30th  ot  .'line.  1887,  Mr.  Phillips  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Annie  I.  Cooper, 
who  \\a-  bora  near  Morristown,  New  Jersey.     In  1913  she  was  called  upon  to  mourn  the  loss 
of  her  husband,  who  passed  away  on   the  ;th  of  August  of  that  year.     Since  his  death  she 
has  continued  the  drug  business  as  before  and  also   managed   the  other  interests  and  inve  t 
nieiits   left  her. 

Mr.  Phillips  was  well  know Masonic  circles,  holding  membership  in  Deadwood  Lodge, 

No.  7.  I'.  A-  A.  M.:  Royal  Arch  Chapter;  Dakota  Commandery,  No.  1.  K.  T.;  Deadwood  Con- 
i  t"i  ..  S.  1'.  1;.  S.;  ami  Naja  Temple  of  tin'  Mystic  Shrine.  He  was  also  connected  with  the 
Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  ami  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  in 
religious  faith  was  an  Episcopalian.  Mr.  Phillips  gave  his  political  allegiance  to  the  repub- 
lican party,  being  one  of  its  most  stalwart  supportei s,  ami  on  several  occasions  he  was  called 

to  public  office,     lie  was  the  first  mayor  of  Deadw I  after  the  granting  of  the  city  charter 

and  tilled  that  position  for  two  years.  He  was  al-o  comity  treasurer  for  six  years  and  then 
higher  honors  were  conferred  upon  him  in  hi-  diction  to  the  office  of  stale  treasurer,  in 
which   he    served    for    four   years.      Mr.    Phillips   entered    upon    the    duties    of    this    office    under 


G66  HISTi  >UY   (  IF  S<  >UTH    DAKl  >TA 

the  iii> • — t  trying  circumstances.  The  treasury  had  been  swept  clean  by  his  predecessor  and 
warrants  were  selling  at  ninety  cents  on  the  dollar.  Within  thirty  days,  so  Btrong  was  his 
personal  credit  and  the  faith  the  moneyed  men  had  in  him.  hi'  raised  three  hundred  ami 
twenty-five  thousand  dollars  ami  sent  the  money  changers  ami  usurers  flying  to  their  holes. 
Hi-  subsequent  administration  "i  the  financial  affairs  of  the  state  was  a  source  of  pride 
to  every  citizen.  He  immediately  made  good  a  loss  of  twenty-five  thousand,  five  hundred 
ami  forty-five  dollars  of  the  state  funds  sustained  by  the  failure  of  the  Dakota  National 
Bank  of  Sioux   Falls,  borrowing  the  money  at   a   high  rate  oi    interest   <m   his  own   personal 

security.     Ami   two  a ths  later,  when   Governor   Lee  demanded  that  tin1  state',   ney  he 

brought  tu  Pierre  in  actual  cash  for  the  legislature  to  count,  Mr.  Phillips  complied  ami  at 
a  heavy  personal  expense  expressed  tu  Pierre  every  dollar  of  tin'  state's  cash.  In  1898  he 
uas  his  [party's  candidate  for  governor  but  the  lever  heat  of  populism  was  yet  tun  hot  in  the 
land  ami  he  was  defeated  by  the  small  majority  of  three  hundred  ami  eighty-five  votes. 
Probably  no  state  ever  elected  a  governor  by  so  small  a  majority.  Realizing  his  strength,  tin' 
whole  force  of  the  campaign  by  tin'  opposition  hail  Keen  waged  against  him.  Hi-  opinions 
long  carried  weight  in  the  councils  of  his  party  ami  none  questioned  his  devotion  to  the 
best  interests  of  the  state.  Nature  qualified  him  for  leadership,  lie  never  regarded  lightly 
the  duties  ami  obligations  which  devolved  upon  him  but  on  the  contrary  ilid  full  justice  to 
every  task  of  a  public  or  private  nature  ami  was  ever  working  toward  higher  ideals  in 
manhood  and  in  citizenship, 


F.  J.  HANSEN. 


I''.  .1.  Hansen,  founder  of  the  Dakota  Produce  Company  of  Aberdeen,  was  born  ami 
educated  in  Denmark,  lie  came  to  the  United  States  in  1903  and  settled  in  Nebraska,  whence 
he  removed  to  San  h'ra nciseo,  California.  With  that  city  as  his  headquarters  he  traveled 
in  the  interests  of  a  produce  concern  for  a  number  of  years.  In  1910  he  came  to  Aberdeen 
and  commenced  business  under  the  linn  name  of  The  Dakota  Produce  Company.  Two  years 
later  he  incorporated  the  Dakota  Produce  Companj  and  bought  the  M.  E.  Gibson  Creamen  and 
has  since  given  his  entire  time  to  the  affairs  of  this  concern.  The  company  operates  a 
cieameiv  with  a  capacity  of  .me  and  a  half  million  pounds  of  butter  a  year.  It  owns  a 
cold  storage  plant  with  a  capacity  of  fifteen  cars  of  eggs  and  an  equal  amount  of  buttel 
ami  a  freezing  plant  which  is  one  of  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  the  state,  and  it  doe-  a 
large  business  in  butter,  eggs,  | Itry  and  ice  'ream.  The  growth  of  the  business  has  neces- 
sitated larger  quarters  ami  the  company  will  in  the  near  future  move  into  its  new  plant, 
which   is  modern,  sanitary,  ami  c plete  in  every  particular. 

Mr.  Hansen  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  lodge,  chapter,  commandery  ami  Shrine  and  is 
affiliated  also  with  the   Benevolenl    Protective  Order  of   Elks. 


JUDGE  .l(>l!\*  W  Al.sll 


John  Walsh,  judge  of  the  municipal  court  of  Lead,  is  a  highly  esteemed  representative 
ol  tie-  legal  profession  and  ha-  enjoyed  a  large  practice  in  that  locality,  especially  in  min- 
ing law.  as  he  was  in  his  early  manhood  a  miner  ami  thus  understands  mining  conditions, 
lie  wa-  born  in  i  hicaL'o.  Illinois.  February  l.  1866,  a  sun  oi  John  and  Anastasia  (Mclnerney) 
Walsh,  natives  ol    \m    Fork   slate  ami    frel 1   respectively.     The   father  mis  taken  by  his 

pan  nt-   to    Illinois   al    an   early   date   in   the   history  of  that    niuonwea  It  h.      In    l^.'l    the    lam 

ilv    removed    to    Yankton,    Dakota    territory,    where    Mr,    Walsh    of    this    review     received    his 
elementary  education,  and  after  their  removal   to   Lead  in    1880  supplemented  the  knowledge 

[i isly  piired  in  the  schools  of  that   city,     As  soon  as  In'  was  old  enough  he  became  a 

miner  and   followed  that   occupation   for  a   number  of  years,  working  in   the   Black  Hills  ami 

in    other    mining   districts    in    the    west.      While    in    Butte,    Montana,    he    met    with    a -cident 

that  caused  him  to  abandon  mining.     Returning  to  Lead,  he  wa-  elected  police  judge  in  1898, 

ami    io   ably   did    he    till    the   position    that    he   was   reelected    lor    foul     re    terms   of    two   years 


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each.  In  1906  he  resigned  to  accept  a  government  appointment  at  Washington,  D.  C,  under 
the  patronage  of  Congressman  Burke.  He  held  that  position  until  in  1909  and  in  the 
intervening  period  employed  his  spare  time  in  studying  law  at  the  National  University  of 
Washington,  where  in  1909  he  received  the  degrees  of  LL.  B.  and  LL.  D. 

In  February  of  that  year  Mr.  Walsh  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  the  District  of  Colum- 
bia and  on  the  27th  of  October  of  the  same  year  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  .Smith  Dakota. 
In  the  meantime  he  had  returned  to  Lead  and  immediately  began  the  practice  of  his  pro- 
fession. His  practical  knowledge  of  mining  has  been  of  great  benefit  to  him  and  he  has 
become  known  as  a  specialist  in  mining  law  and  has  gained  a  lucrative  practice  along  that 
line.  He  also  has  a  large  general  clientage.  His  mental  vigor  and  sound  judgment  enabled 
him  to  use  effectively  his  legal  knowledge  and  the  court  records  show  that  he  has  won  a  large 
percentage  of  the  cases  in  which  he  has  appeared  as  counsel.  On  the  27th  of  April.  1915, 
Mr.  Walsh  was  elected  judge  of  the  municipal  court  for  a  four  year  term  and  entered  upon 
the  duties  of  that  office  May  3.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Lawrence  County  Bar  Association, 
the  Black  Hills  liar  Association  and  the  South  Dakota  State  Bar  Association.  He  is  finan- 
cially interested  in  a  number  of  mining  companies  and  in  several  concerns  is  a  director  and 
administrative  officer. 

.Mr.  Walsh  is  a  republican  in  his  political  belief  and  has  always  been  active  in  party 
affairs,  exerting  considerable  influence  in  local  republican  circles.  He  is  often  consulted  as 
l.i  the  best  policy  to  pursue  in  a  political  crisis.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  Lead  Lodge,  No. 
747,  B.  P.  0.  E.  Practically  all  of  his  life  has  been  spent  in  Lead  and  he  is  leaving  an  indelible 
impression  upon  its  history,  for  he  realizes  that  the  interests  of  the  city  are  his  interests.  His 
life  has  been  such  as  to  command  respect  and  he  is  highly  esteemed  in  Lead  and  the  sur- 
rounding country. 


FRANCIS  W.  HARRISON. 


Francis  W.  Harrison,  deceased,  was  a  farmer  of  Bon  Homme  county.  He  was  born  in 
tli,.  village  "i  Buxton,  near  Sheffield,  England,  on  the  13th  of  April.  18S7,  and  learned  the 
marble  cutter's  trade  in  his  native  land,  his  family  still  having  in  their  possession  several 
brooches  which  In-  carved  out  of  jade  and  marbled  onyx,  in  which  exquisite  skill  is  dis- 
played.    Hi tin-  most   notable  pieces  that  came   from  his  hand  while   working   in  the  old 

country  was  an   inlaid  table  tup  fur  the  Duke  of  Wellington. 

In  ls.-,s  Mr.  Harrison  came  to  America,  reaching  Dane  county,  Wisconsin  on  the  18th 
of  November.  On  the  13th  of  October,  1861,  he  was  married,  and  in  1864  enlisted  in  Com- 
pany G,  Thirty-eighth  Regiment,  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry,  fur  service  in  the  Civil 
war.  Hi-  command  was  assigned  to  the  Ninth  Army  Corps  and  during  the  Richmond  eam- 
paign  was  in  action  nearly  every  day  around  Petersburg.     The  regiment   participated  in  the 

l.,-t    engagements   with    I prior  to  his  surrender,  ami  after  the  conclusion   of  peace   tuck 

part  in  the  grand  review  in  Washington.  Mr.  Harrison  then  returned  to  Dane  county,  Wis- 
consin, where  he  farmed  until  the  spring  of  1867.  On  the  6th  of  May  he  and  his  brother 
Charles  and  WTilliam  Slater,  all  of  whom  had  married  daughters  of  Thomas  Abbott,  started 
with  their  families  in  wagons  for  Dakota,  reaching  Yankton  on  the  4th  of  July.  The  journey 
•was  a  very  tedious  one,  as  the  roads  were  hub  deep  in  mud,  especially  in  Iowa,  and  as  there 
w.-ie  no  bridges  over  any  of  the  streams.  Purgatory  Slough  was  perhaps  the  worst  place 
encountered,  and  it  took  a  whole  day  to  cross  it,  although  it  was  but  a  half  mile  wide.  All 
,,i  the  gi  ods  w.ie  carried  across  on  the  shoulders  of  the  men  through  water  breast  deep,  and 
it  required  three  teams  to  draw  each  wagon  through  tin-  Blough.  The  women  and  children 
were  seated  in  the  wagons  on  seals  placed  as  high  as  possible  above  the  muddy  water. 

Upon  reaching  old  Bon  Homme  Mr.  Harrison's  sole  wealth  besides  his  outfit  was  one 
paper  dollar,  which  at  that  time  was  below  par.  To  add  1"  his  difficulties  one  of  his  horses 
died  the  first   night  after  reaching  his  destination.     For  a    lew    days  the   settlers  occupied  an 

,,|,|   log    I -.    in  Bon  Homme  which  had  been  abandoned   an. I   converted   int..  a    stable.     As 

-.,.,,,  as  possible  the  three  men  in  the  party  tiled  on  claims  on  James  river,  hut  later  found 
,]..,,  .|!rv  „,.,.,,  i1(,i,i  by  adverse  claimants.  A  second  tiling  was  made  on  Choteau  creek,  but 
thi  ir  final  location  was  near  lion  Homme.     In  the  vicinity  of  that  town  Mr.  Harrison  of  this 

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670  HIST!  >RY  (  >F  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

review  secured  an  eightj  acre  tract  of  land,  thinking  that  would  be  ample  for  the  needs  oi 
in-  family.  Practicallj  the  whole  country  was  open  for  settlement  and  he  could  easily  liave 
taken  more  it  he  had  so  desired.  He  did  later,  securing  an  additional  eighty  acres  under  a 
soldier's  warrant,  but  never  filed  on  a  preemption  or  timbei  claim.  Soon  alter  his  arrival 
lie  found  work  a1  the  Ponca  agencj  and  earned  enough  to  tide  the  family  over  the  "in- 
ter, and  the  next  spring  be  began  farming.    He  was  very  successful  as  an  agriculturist  and 

■  ii   a   i1 1   income   from   Ids   land,  at   the  same  time  conserving  its  fertility  by   wise 

nirth.nl-  .,i  cultivation.  He  passed  away  on  the  13th  of  April,  1912,  on  the  homestead  near 
Bon  Homme  church. 

Mr.  Harrison  was  married  October  13,  1861,  in  Dane  county,  Wisconsin,  to  Miss  Martha 
Abbott,  a  native  oi  Yorkshire,  England,  born  March  18,  1839.  Her  parents  were  Thomas 
and  Anna  I  Dun  ley  I  Abbott,  who  were  horn  August  7.  1809,  and  November  8,  1813,  respectively. 
In  December,  1847,  they  embarked  on  a  sailing  vessel  bound  for  New  Orleans  by  way  oi 
Jamaica  and  after  landing  in  the  Crescent  city  they  made  their  way  up  the  -Mississippi  and 
Illinois  rivers, to  Peoria, Illinois, whence  they  started  across  country.  At  Ottawa.  Illinois.  Mr. 
Abbott  left  bis  family  and  proceeded  on  foot  to  Wisconsin,  where  Samuel  (lark,  a  friend,  lived. 
Mr.  (lark  went  to  Ottawa  with  a  wagon  and  took  the  family  to  their  destination  in  the  Bad- 
ger state,  arriving  there  on  the  1st  of  June,  lSJs.    Mr.  Abbott  passed  away  June  2."..  1892, and 

his  wile  died  August  27.  1M'>.">.     To  Mr.  and  Mis.  Harrison  were  born  seven  children,  thri I 

whom  were  natives  of  Wisconsin.  Four  of  the  seven  survive:  Florence,  the  wile  of  Frank 
Bussey,  of  Cleveland  precinct,  Bon  Homme  county;  James,  of  Bon  Homme  precinct;  and 
William  and  Walter,  sketches  of  whom  appear  elsewhere  in  this  work.  After  her  husband's 
death  Mrs.  Harrison  hail  a  residence  of  her  own  upon  the  farm  operated  by  her  eldest  -on. 
She  performed  well  her  part  in  the  early  development  of  Bon  Homme  county,  and  was 
entitled  to  the  honor  and  respect  which  she  received.  She  passed  away  November  26,  1914. 
The  demise  of  Mr.  Harrison  was  the  occasion  of  much  sincere  regret  and  his  memory  is  -till 
cherished  by  those  who  were  privileged  to  be  his  friend. 


DAN  ID  K.   BATCHELOR. 


David  K.  Batchelor,  who  is  lilling  the  position  of  county  auditor  of  Fall  River  county 
i ml  lias  also  for  a  number  of  years  been  a  well  known  contractor  of  Hot  Springs,  was  born 
in  Forfarshire,  Scotland.  August  31,  1876,  ami  of  thai  place  his  parents.  Alexander  and  1311a 
(Kidili  Batchelor,  were  also  natives,  there  -pending  their  entire  lhcs.  The  father  was  a 
tailor  by  trade.     Their  family  numbered  six  children,  of  whom  David  K.  was  the  second,  ami 

la'  attended  sel I  in  his  native  country  to  tic  age  of  about   sixteen  years.     He  then  learned 

the  stonemason's  trade,  which  he  followed  in  Scotland  until  L900,  when  he  crossed  the  broad 
Atlantic  and  settled  at  Pittsburgh.  Pennsylvania.    There  he  followed  his  trade  for  about  nine 

months,  after  which   he   removed   to   Kansas  City.  .Missouri,  where  he  also  worked  as  a   st •- 

n;i-,, ii  lor  nine  months.  Mr  mxt  went  to  Texas,  where  he  followed  his  trade  tor  about  four 
or  live  months.  In  Colorado  he  continued  iii  the  same  business  for  about  six  or  eight  months 
and  thence  Went  to  Arizona,  New  Mexico  and  again  to  Texas.  In  the  spring  of  1902  he 
arrived  in  Hot  Springs,  South  Dakota,  and  was  engaged  in  the  construction  of  the  Battle 
Mountain   Sanatarium    for  about    four  or   five  years.     He  then   engaged   in   contracting   and 

building  as  a   mas mil  has  since  been   identified  with  building  operations  in  Hot  Springs  and 

Fall  River  county,  lie  is  now  in  partnership  with  Stuart  Hill,  who  looks  after  the  business 
of  the  linn,  while  Mr.  Batchelor  i-  giving  much  of  hi-  attention  to  his  official  duties  as  county 
auditor. 

In  politics  Mr,  Batchelor  ha-  always  been  a  stalwart  democrat  since  becoming  a  natural- 
ized American  citizen,  lb-  has  never  been  a  politician  in  the  usually  accepted  sense  oi  office 
seeking,  but  was  called  to  the  position  of  county  auditor  and  discharged  his  duties  so  credit- 
ably that   he  ha-  been  reelected  for  a  second  term. 

In  January,  1904,  Mr.  Batchelor  was  married  to  Miss  Delia  Keyes,  who  was  born  at 
Springfield,  Illinois,  of  which  state  her  parents  were  also  natives.  They  occupy  a.  pleasant 
home  in  Hot  Springs  and  Mr.  Batchelor  is  also  the  owner  of  landed  interests  in  Fall  River 
county,      lie    i-    identified    with   several    Fraternal   organization-,    including   the    Independent 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  671 

Order  <•[  Odd  Fellows,  the  Modern  Brotherhood  of  America  and  while  in  Scotland  joined  tlie 
Masonic  fraternity,  but  never  demitted  from  the  old  lodge.  He  has  never  had  occasion  to 
regret  his  determination  to  come  to  the  new  world,  for  here  he  has  found  and  improved  good 
business  opportunities  and  has  gradually  worked  his  way  upward,  winning  a  creditable  meas- 
ure of  success  through  his  close  application  and  capability. 


EDWARD  J.  HENTGES. 

The  Hentges  Clothing  Company  controls  one  ol  the  important  commercial  enterprises  of 
Yankton  and  the  business  is  under  the  direct  supervision  of  Edward  J.  Hentges.  A  native 
ol    Le   Mars,   Iowa,   hi'   is  a   son  of  John  and  Mary    (Burg)    Hentges,  natives  of  Luxemburg, 

Germany,   wh 1   crossing  the  Atlantic  to  America  settled  in  Chicago,     in  1870  a  removal 

was  made  t<>  Le  Mais.  Iowa,  where  the  father  carried  on  farming  and  stock-raising.  Later 
he  turned  his  attention  to  commercial  pursuits,  establishing  the  clothing  business  which  is 
now  carried  on  by  his  sons.  He  continued  actively  in  the  trade,  however,  until  1895,  when, 
having  acquired  a  handsome  competence,  he  retired.  In  all  of  this  time,  as  his  sons  grew  to 
sufficient  age.  they  served  an  apprenticeship  under  the  father,  who  carefully  superintended 
their  business  training  so  that  they  were  able  to  assume  control  at  his  retirement  and  continue 
the  business  as  he  had  done,  following  the  same  progressive  and  reliable  policy.  In  Septem- 
ber. L902,  they  opened  a  branch  store  in  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  Edward  J.  Hentges  estab- 
lishing this  business,  ami  the  next  forward  step  was  made  by  them  in  the  establishment  of 
a  store  at  Watertown,  South  Dakota,  in  October,  1910,  Joseph  Y.  Hentges  being  in  charge 
there.  The  scope  of  their  business  still  later  extended  in  the  opening  of  a  store  at  Alton, 
Illinois,  in  191::.  In  these  establishments  there  is  carried  a  complete  line  of  men's  and 
boys'  wearing  apparel.  They  handle  all  the  best  lines  and  brands  of  clothing  and  men's 
goods  and  the  business  in  each  place  is  proving  a  profitable  undertaking.  Edward  .1.  Hentges 
is  connected  with  the  various  stores  in  a  supervising  capacity  and  at  the  same  time  remains 
at  the  head  of  the  Yankton  house,  which  is  now  one  of  the  important  commercial  enterprises 
of  that  section  of  the  state.  He  carefully  formulates  bis  plans  and  promptly  executes  them 
and  i~  notably  prompt,  energetic  and  reliable  in  all  of  his  business  dealings. 


HERMAN  P.  KREISER. 


Herman  P.  Kreiser,  a  sound  and  conservative  business  man  of  Sioux  Falls,  owning  one 
of  the  finest  and  most  modern  pharmacies  in  the  city,  was  born  in  Hartford,  Wisconsin, 
January  31,  187."),  and  he  is  a  son  of  Frederick  and  Charlotta  (Frederick)  Kreiser.  The 
father,  who  was  a  native  of  Germany,  came  to  America  in  his  early  manhood  and  engaged  in 
the  contracting  business,  following  that  occupation  for  many  years  in  Sioux  Falls,  whither 
he  came  in   ]ss:;.     He  died  in  this  city   in    100:;  and   i-  survived   by  his  wife. 

Unman  I'.  Kreiser  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Sioux  Falls  and 
later  attended  the  Sioux  Falls  Business  College.  II"  supplemented  this  by  a  course  in  the 
Minneapolis  University,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  pharmacy  in  1807.  In  1900  he 
opened  a  drug  store  at  the  corner  of  Tenth  street  and  Phillips  avenue  and  as  his  business 
grew  and  expanded,  requiring  larger  and  more  modern  quarters,  lie  removed  to  the  new  Boyce- 
Greely  building  at  the  corner  of  Eleventh  street  and  Phillips  avenue.  Here  he  conducts  a 
pharmacy  that  is  complete  in  every  detail  and  equipped  with  everything  necessary  for  the 
carrying  on  of  his  business.  In  addition  to  the  drug  business  proper  Mr.  Kreiser  deals  also 
in  the  various  other  commodities  regularly  found  in  a  store  of  this  character  and  he  lias  in 
addition  a  modern  soda  fountain  attended  by  a  competent  staff.  He  has  made  it  his  policy 
to  give  sound  value  for  the  money  which  his  patrons  spend  in  his  store  and  has  closely 
adhered  to  courteous  and  reliable  methods  of  business.  As  a  result  he  has  built  up  a  large 
and  representative  patronage  and  is  numbered  today  among  the  leading  druggists  in  Sioux 
Falls. 

On   the   6th   of   September,  1900,  in   Sioux   Falls.  Mr.  Kreiser  was  united  in   marriage  to 


672  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Miss  Bernadetta  Keenan.  He  belongs  to  the  Elks  and  the  Dacotah  Clubs,  is  connected  with 
the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Woodmen  of  the  World,  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to 
the  democratic  party.  As  a  progressive  and  public-spirited  citizen  he  lakes  an  intelligent 
interest  in  the  growth  and  development  of  Sioux  Falls  but  he  is  not  in  any  sen.,,-  a  poli- 
tician, prefering  to  concentrate  his  attention  upon  the  development  of  his  business,  in  which 
he  is  meeting  with  gratifying  and  well  deserved  success. 


GENERAL  C.  H.  ENGLESBY. 

General  C.  II.  Englesby,  of  Watertown,  formerly  adjutant  general  of  the  state,  has  a 
splendid  record  as  soldier  and  legislator  and  is  one  of  the  men  who  are  widely  known  through- 
out the  confines  of  South  Dakota.  He  was  born  in  Brown  county,  Minnesota,  in  1869,  a  son 
of  Philo  I'.  Englesby,  of  Minnesota  and  Dakota,  a  .pioneer  anil  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war. 
The  military  spirit  characterized  the  family  for  many  generations  and  the  subject  of  this 
review    is  a  direct  descendant  of  an  officer  of  the  Revolutionary  war. 

The  General  came  with  his  parents  to  Watertown,  South  Dakota,  in  1879  and  was  edu- 
cated in  the  public  schools  in  that  town  and  in  the  State  College  at  Brookings.  After  leav- 
ing school  he  entered  the  licit]  of  journalism  and  became  the  editor  and  publisher  of  the 
Watertown  Kampeskian,  a  weekly  newspaper  which  he  conducted  successfully  for  live  years, 
from  1893  to  1898.  Upon  the  outbreak  of  the  Spanish- American  war  he  became  captain  of 
Company  H,  First  South  Dakota  Volunteers,  and  for  a  year  served  with  his  regiment  in  the 
Philippines.  During  the  Philippine  insurrection  he  participated  in  twenty-two  engagements 
with  the  natives  and  commanded  a  battalion  throughout  the  campaign.  He  was  slightly 
wounded  in  one  of  the  engagements  during  the  American  advance  on  Malolos. 

After  the  close  of  his  service  in  the  army  General  Englesby  returned  to  South  Dakota 
and  in  1901  took  his  seat  as  a  member  of  the  state  senate,  serving  as  such  until  1905.  In 
1909  he  was  honored  by  election  to  the  lower  house  of  the  state  legislature.  He  did  much 
valuable  work  both  in  the  committee  room  and  upon  the  floor  of  the  house  and  aided  in 
seeming  the  enactment  of  a  number  of  laws  that  have  proved  of  great  value  to  the  people 
of  the  state.  In  1905  he  was  appointed  adjutant  general  of  the  state,  being  reappointed  three 
times  and  serving  in  that  capacity  until  March,  1912. 

General  Englesby  was  married  in  1895  to  Miss  Julia  E.  Parker,  a  daughter  of  the  Rev. 
G.  H.  Parker,  a  Baptist  clergyman  of  Watertown.  Four  children  have  been  born  to  this 
union,  ol  whom  three  are  living:  Adaline,  now  sixteen  years  of  age;  Ruth,  twelve  years  of 
age;  ami  diaries  P..  eight  years  old.    One  son,  Hugh,  died  in  infancy. 

General  Englesby  has  Keen  active  in  the  Masons,  the  Elks,  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and 
I  Ih      \nei,  nt    Order  Of  United  Workmen  anil  is  widely   known   in    fraternal  circles  of  the  stale. 

lie  has  sewed  his  country  with  unselfish  devotion  as  a  soldier  in  til f  war  and  his  state 

as  a  legislator  in  the  time  of  peace,  ami  his  life  record   is  a  credit  to  himself  and  to  the   fam- 
ily name. 


P.    II.   A.    PINARD,    M.    H 


Dr.  I1.  II.  A.  Pinard  is  a  leading  citizen  and  prominent  physician  and  surgeon  of  Jeffer- 
son, South  Dakota,  where  he  has  practiced  his  profession  continuously  for  the  pas!  third 
of  a  century.  His  birth  occurred  in  the  province  of  Quebec,  Canada,  on  the  i;th  of  October, 
he-  parents  being  Noel  ami  Emma  (Steyr)  Pinard,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of 
France.  They  emigrated  t"  Canada  as  boy  and  girl  with  (heir  respective  parents  and  in 
that    country  attained  manhood  and   womanhood  and  were  married.     In  early    life   Noel    Pinard 

was  a  professor  in  the  Model  School  in  Nieoh-t te,  province  of  Quebec,  but   later  became  con 

nected   with  the  lumber  industry  and  became  a   huge  holder  of  mill   property.     This,  however, 
Was  wiped  out  by  Roods  and  in  1868  he  removed  to  Meriden,  Connecticut,  where  he  embarked 

in   (he   v hi     Imsiness.      There  he  continued   to   reside  until   his  death    in    ISSli,  while  his  wile 

passed  away  in  1870. 


, 


GENERAL   C.    II.    EXGLESBY 


IHBUC  , 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  675 

P.  H.  A.  Pinard,  who  was  in  his  fifteenth  year  at  the  time  of  his  parents'  removal  to 
Connecticut,  remained  in  his  native  country  to  complete  his  education  in  Laval  University  of 
Quebec,  from  which  institution  he  was  graduated  in  the  class  of  1870  with  the  degree  of 
Bachelor  of  Arts.  In  the  same  year  he  was  graduated  from  the  Military  School  of  Quebec 
with  the  rank  of  captain.  He  joined  Ins  parents  in  Meriden,  Connecticut,  and  took  up  the 
study  of  medicine,  reading  under  the  preceptorship  of  a  Dr.  Fisk.  Subsequently,  however, 
in  order  to  obtain  the  means  to  continue  his  professional  training,  he  secured  a  position 
with  the  Meriden  Britannia  Company,  for  which  concern  he  worked  during  his  college  vaca- 
tions. In  the  fall  of  1874  he  entered  the  American  Medical  School  in  Philadelphia,  from 
which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  . . i  L877.  In  1SS5  lie  matriculated  in  the  College  of 
Physicians  &  Surgeons  at  St.  Louis,  Missouri,  completing  the  course  in  that  institution 
by  graduation  with  the  class  of  18S7.  His  first  location  as  a  practitioner  was  made  in  the 
fall  el  IS77,  at  Fall  River,  Massachusetts,  where  he  remained  until  1881.  He  next  spent 
about  six  months  in  Clifton.  Illinois,  and  then  remove. I  to  Jefferson,  South  Dakota,  arriving 
there  on  the  2d  of  July,  1881,  and  having  remained  then'  in  active  and  successful  practice 
to  the  present  time.  In  1895  he  pursued  a  post-graduate  course  at  the  New  York  Post 
Graduate  Medical  School  and  in  1000  did  post-graduate  work  in  the  Chicago  Polyclinic.  He 
has  been  a  lifelong  student  of  his  profession  and  lias  ever  kept  abreast  with  the  steady 
advancement  of  the  medical  science  as  a  member  of  the  Sioux  Valley  Medical  Society,  the 
South  Dakota  State  Medical  Society  and  the  American  Medical  Association.  For  two  terms 
he  served  as  county  physician  of  Union  county  and  for  three  terms  held  the  office  of  county 
coroner,  making  a  most  creditable  and  commendable  record  in  both  connections.  Dr.  Pinard 
is  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company  and  in  the  Jefferson  &  Civil  Bend  Tele- 
phone Company  and  owns  about  live  hundred  acres  of  valuable  farm  land  in  Union  county. 
He  has  likewise  conducted  a  drug  store  in  Jefferson  during  the  past  quarter  of  a  century 
and  has  been  accorded  a   gratifying  patronage  in  tins  .connection-. 

On  the  4th  of  February,  1878,  Dr.  Pinard  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma  Bibo, 
who  is  a  native  of  Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania,  and  a  lady  of  French  extraction.  They  have 
seven  children,  as  follows:  Walter,  who  is  a  druggist  of  Vincent,  Iow;i  ;  Carl  J.,  a  practicing 
physician  of  Gary,  South  Dakota;  Romeo  J.,  who  is  an  undertaker  of  Oakland,  California; 
Nettie,  the  wife  of  Arthur  Stroebel,  of  Flk  Point.  South  Dakota;  Bertha,  who  gave  her  hand 
in  marriage  to  A.  A.  Camp  ami  resides  in  Los  Angeles,  California;  Etta,  the  wife  of  Joseph 
Staska,  of  Wagner,  South  Dakota:  and  Pearl,  who  is  the  wife  of  W.  F.  Lemire,  of  White 
Cloud,  Michigan. 

Dr.  Pinard  was  sent  as  a  delegate  to  the  territorial  convention  held  in  Huron,  in  1889, 
to  bring  about  the  territory's  admission  to  the  union  as  a  state,  lie  lias  been  a  stanch 
friend  of  the  cause  of  education  and  for  more  than  fifteen  years  was  a  member  of  the  school 
board,  doing  able  service  in  the  interests  of  education,  lie  was  the  incorporator  of  Jefferson 
and  he  has  been  prominently  identified  in  many  ways  with  its  upbuilding  and  growth.  Fra- 
ternally he  is  identified  with  Epiphany  Council,  No.  743,  of  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  and 
Sioux  City  Lodge,  No.  112,  of  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  He  is  a  devout  com- 
municant of  the  Catholic  church,  to  which  bis  wife  and  children  also  belong.  The  varied 
interests  of  life  are  in  him  well  balanced  forces  and  he  is  continually  proving  the  strength 
and  ganitj  of  his  position  by  his  cooperation  in  those  movements  which  work  lor  progress 
and  the  public  good. 


JACOB  SCHAETZEL,  JR. 


By  his  life's  labors  Jacob  Seliaetzol,  Jr..  has  contributed  much  toward  the  development 
of  Sioux  Falls,  serving  as  its  first  mayor  in  Iss2:c4.  lie  is  today  president  of  the  Irene 
State  flank,  of  Irene,  <  lay  county,  South  Dakota,  an  institution  of  safe  and  sound  pi  inciple. 

Mr.  Schaetzel  was  born  on  a  farm  in  Washington  county.  Wisconsin,  May  10.  1850,  a 
son  of  Jacob  and  Katherine  (Kissinger)  Schaetzel,  both  of  whom  were  bom  in  Hesse- 
Darmstadt.  Germany.  The  father's  birth  occurred  in  1825  and  he  came  with  his  parents  in 
1840  to  America,  the  family  making  their  waj    to  Washington  county,  Wisconsin,  soon  alter 


676  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

theii  arrival.     In  1868  he  located  in  Freeport,  [llinois,  where  he  passed  away  October  29,  r , 

lacking  only  >i\  days  oi  being  seventy-six  years  of  age.  His  wife  passed  away  in  Freeport, 
November  14,  L886.  Tin-  father,  who  was  an  agriculturist  and  miller  bj  occupation,  attained 
prosperity  1>\  close  application  and  thorough  methods,  and  was  well  and  favorably  known 
in  the  neighborhood  in  \\  aich  he  resided.     In  his  family  were  eight  children. 

.lamb  Sehaetzel,  Jr.,  attended  country  school  in  Washington  county  and  rounded  out 
his  education  with  a  course  at  Lawrence  University  in  Appleton,  Wisconsin.  He  left  that 
institution  in  June,  1868,  joining  his  parents,  who  then  lived  near  Freeport,  [llinois,  and  he 
remained  upon  the  farm  for  five  months.  He  then  secured  employment  a>  a  clerk  in  a 
genera]  merchandise  store  in  Freeport.  where  he  remained  for  a  period  of  six  year-,  gaining 
practical  and  valuable  knowledge  along  commercial  lines.  In  September,  is;.".,  he  came  to 
Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  but  shortly  afterward  returned  to  his  home  in  Illinois.  However, 
he  was  favorably  impressed  with  the  opportunities  which  the  young  village  of  two  hundred 
and  fiftj  people  offered,  and  in  March,  1876,  returned  to  make  Ins  permanent  residence  here. 
lb'  is  therefore  one  of  the  early  pioneers  of  Sioux  balls  and  his  active  career  i>  closely 
intertwined  with  its  history  of  advancement.  For  a  few  years  Mr.  Sehaetzel  gave  attention 
to  the  leal-estate  and  insurance  business  and  also  engaged  in  shipping  horses.  For  a  time 
he  conducted  a  livery  and  sale  stable  in  Sioux  Falls  and  has  gradually  become  connected 
with  a  number  of  important  business  enterprises,  lie  also  owns  valuable  property  and  is  a 
stockholder  in  a  number  of  industries  and  financial  concerns.  Among  other  interests  with 
which  he  is  connected  is  the  Irene  State  Bank,  of  Irene,  South  Dakota,  of  which  he  is  presi- 
dent. He  has  shown  himself  able  in  all  situations  and  impeccable  in  all  business  deals.  While 
he  has  made  his  way  to  the  fore  he  has  always  been  considerate  of  the  interests  of  others 
and  has  been  a  real  builder  of  siu-eess,  whose  path  to  fortune  has  not  been  strewn  with  the 
wreck  of  others.  He  has  not  only  built  for  himself  but  for  the  greatness  of  this  state  and 
for  generations  which  now  enjoy  such  prosperous  conditions  as  he  has  helped  to  make 
possible. 

The   political   history  of   Mr.   Sehaetzel   is  a   chapter  by  itself.     He  is  a  republican— and 

that  a   republican  sin -pure.     He  does  not   belong  to  any  of  the  fringes  of  the  republican 

party  but  as  a  straight  republican  has  always  supported  the  principles  and  candidates  of  his 
party.  He  has  done  much  toward  raising  the  prestige  "I  that  organization  in  Minnehaha 
county.  It  was  in  1881,  upon  the  death  of  Thomas  Cochran,  who  had  been  tin-  incumbent 
of  the  office,  that  Mr.  Sehaetzel  was  elected  president  oi  the  village  council  oi  Sioux  Falls 
and  instanter  gave  evidence  of  his  progressive  ideas  and  his  initiative  by  vigorously  agitating 
the  question  of  securing  a  charter  for  the  city.  He  called  a  meeting  of  the  citizens  and  in 
the  autumn  of  that  year  definite  steps  were  taken  Inward  the  accomplishment  of  the  desired 
end.  A  city  charter  was  drafted  and  other  prelum y  work  was  accomplished.  The  presi- 
dent of  tin'  village  board  then  presented  his  claims  to  the  legislature  and  a  lull  authorizing 
the  incorporation  was  duly  passed.  At  the  first  general  election  in  1882  Mr.  Sehaetzel  was 
chosen  Hie  first  mayor  of  the  city,  receiving  a  most  gratifying  support  and  continuing  ill 
office  for  two  years.  Many  initiatory  law-  had  to  be  passed  and  Mr.  Sehaetzel  bad  much  I" 
do  iii  forming  them.     It  may  be  said  that  his  administration  made  the  life  of  the  young  city 

prosperous   i i   the   beginning.     He  carefully   brought    together  antagonizing   interests  and 

leded  in  his  effort  to  make  the  beginning  of  the  new   city  a  period  auguring  well  for  the 

future.  The  salary  attached  to  his  office  was  .  ne  dollat  a  Mar  and  the  warrant  f.u  his  first 
year's  remuneration  has  never  been  cashed,  it  being  confiscated  by  bis  friends  who  had  it 
framed  that  he  might  keep  it  as  a  memento  of  his  first  year  of  successful  city  government. 
The  warrant  for  the  second  year's  salary,  one  dollar,  was  suitablj  engraved  and  is  now  in 
Mr.  Schaetzel's  possession.  In  the  next  year,  L884,  In-  constituents  presented  him  with  a 
handsome  gold  watch,  chain  and  charm,  suitably  engraved,  a-  being  a  gift  from  "the  boys." 
Mi.  Sehaetzel  served  a-  county  commissioner  from  the  fifth  district  during  L893-4-5,  and 
was  an  influential  member  of  the  board,  lb-  was  for  four  years  a  member  of  the  penitentiary 
board  and  did  valuable  work  in  that  connection.  In  fad  he  Ins  ever  been  loyal  in  his  support 
oi   measures  and  undertakings  to  promote  the  bet   interests  of  the  state  and  city. 

On  September  ;,  1871,  in  Washington  county.  Wisconsin,  Mr.  Sehaetzel  wedded  Miss 
Catharine  Brenner,  who  was  born  and  grew  to  womanhood  in  thai  county.  She  is  a  daughter 
of  Peter  and  Christina  (Kissinger)  Brenner.  Mr.  and  Mis.  Sehaetzel  an-  the  parents  of  two 
children:     Mane    E.,   who   is   the    wife  of    I''..   D.  Skillman,  cashier  of  The   State   Hank   of   Irene. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  677 

South  Dakota;  and  William  A.,  the  president  of  the  Union  County  Bank,  at  Elk  Point,  South 
I  lakota. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Schaetzel  attend  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  church.  Fraternally  he  is 
affiliated  with  the  Masonic  order,  being  a  member  of  the  lodge  and  chapter.  For  over  thirty- 
eight  years  Mr.  Schaetzel  lias  been  a  resident  of  .Sioux  Falls  and  lias  proven  himself  in  those 
long  years  a  man  of  truly  public  spirit.  He  has  given  as  much  effort  toward  promoting  the 
general  welfare  as  he  has  to  securing  a  competence,  and  there  are  few  residents  living  today 
who  have  more  disinterestedly  rendered  their  service.  Jn  the  history  of  Minnehaha  county 
and  Sioux  Falls  he  should  be  gi\cn  a  place  of  honor,  and  the  respect,  confidence  and  veneration 
which  he  enjoys  are  but  a  slight  token  of  the  appreciation  oi  a  man  of  unselfish  citizenship— 
a  man  of  the  west  who  has  worked  for  the  growing  prosperity  of  the  west  unselfishly  and 
with  results  that  show  themselves  in  comfortable  and   tar-advanced  conditions  of  civilization. 


CHARLES  LEWIS  DOTSON. 


The  history  of  journalism  in  South  Dakota  contains  the  name  of  one  who  is  well  known 
to  the  profession  and  whose  work  the  public  regards  as  largely  a  standard  of  that  which 
i-  professionally  ideal.  No  one  ever  questions  the  honesty  of  his  policy  or  that  of  his  paper, 
for  it  is  well  known  that  his  position  is  never  an  equivocal  one.  If  he  fights  he  fights  in  the 
open;  if  lie  indorses  a  man  or  a  measure  all  the  world  may  know  of  his  attitude  upon  the 
question.  Men  have  thus  come  to  believe  in  Charles  Lewis  Dotson.  and  though  they  may 
differ  from  him,  they  respect  him. 

Mr.  Dotson  is  a  native  of  Iowa,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Jasper  county  in  1859. 
That  was  eleven  years  after  his  parents  had  established  their  home  in  that  state,  easting  in 
their  lot  with  its  pioneer  settlers.  The  country  schools  afforded  him  his  early  educational 
privileges,  but  he  was  ambitious  to  advance  along  intellectual  lines  and  eagerly  embraced 
the  opportunity  of  attending  the  Christian  college  at  <  iskaloosa,  Iowa,  and  later  of  becoming 
a  student  in  a  business  college  of  Chicago.  Following  his  return  to  Jasper  county  he  engaged 
in  teaching  in  a   rural  school  for  two  years. 

It  was  in  that  county  that  Mr.  Dotson  was  married  at  Ira,  on  the  31st  of  December. 
1882.  to  Miss  Fernanda  Baker,  who  was  born  and  reared  in  dasper  county  and  was  also  a 
student  in  the  Christian  college  at  Oskaloosa.  while  her  husband  was  attending  there.  They 
have  become  the  parents  of  five  children.  The  young  couple  began  their  domestic  life  upon 
the  old  Hot  son  homestead,  but  after  a  year  he  turned  to  commercial  pursuits,  conducting 
a  hardware  store  for  two  years.  Subsequently  he  sold  out  and  for  a  year  and  a  hall  was 
upon  the  road  as  a   traveling  salesman  for  a  wholesale  hardware  establishment. 

Long  prior  to  that  time,  however,  he  had  made  his  intial  step  in  the  newspaper  world 
as  a  correspondent  writing  under  the  nom  de  plume  of  Bob  White  when  but  fifteen  years  of 
age.  lie  was  correspondent  for  several  weekly  papers  and  his  pithy  sayings  and  breezy  news 
notes  soon  brought  him  into  prominence,  leading  to  his  ultimate  connection  with  state 
papers  as  correspondent.  It  was  after  his  experience  as  a  traveling  salesman  that  he  removed 
to  Des  Moines  and  became  identified  with  the  Daily  News  of  that  city.  He  was  afterward 
connected  with  the  Iowa  State  Register,  acting  as  local  advertising  manager  for  seven  years. 
Subsequently  he  became  business  manager  for  the  Des  Moines  Daily  Capital,  but  alter  two 
years  returned  to  the  lies  Moines  Register,  with  which  he  was  connected  for  four  years. 
His  experience  was  wide  and  varied,  for  he  had  not  only  been  a  writer  but  also  advertising 
solicitor  and  business  manager  and  thus  be  became  thoroughly  qualified  for  the  successful 
conduct  "I  a  paper  of  Ins  own.  The  possibility  of  ownership  was  the  result,  of  his  close  appli- 
cation, indefatigable  effort  and  economical  habits.  With  his  arrival  in  South  Dakota,  in  L901, 
he  purchased  a  half  interest  in  the  Sioux  Falls  Daily   Press,  his  partner  being  W".  S.  Bowen, 

novt   edit i  the  Daily  Huronite.     In  September.  1907,  Mr.  Bowen  sold  his  interest  to  W.  C. 

Cook,  at  that   time  chairman  of  the  republican  state  central  committee.     His  political  duties. 

however,  - tcupied  his  time  that  he  employed  W.  R.  Ronald,  previously  managing  editor  of 

the  Sioux  city  Tribune,  to  edit  the  paper.  On  the  30th  oi  March,  L910,  Mr.  Dotson  purchased 
his  partner's  interest  and  in  time  hi-  -on  I  arroll  1!..  became  editor  and  still  continues,  while 
another  son,   Russell,   i~  acting  as  associate  city  editor.      At    the  time   Mr.    Dotson   1 ame  half 


678  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

owner  "i  the  Press  ii  was  i--u'uil'  two  editions,  the  daily  and  the  weekly,  and  in  1902  Mr. 
Dotson  changed  the  weekly  to  the  South  Dakota  Farmer,  making  it  the  only  weekly  farm 
paper  in  the  state.     Moreovei   it   is  the  only  farm  paper  in  the  state  owned  exclusively  bj   a 

South    Dakota   man. 

In  politics  Mr.   Dotson  bas  ever  I "  an  earnest  champion  of  republican  principles,  and 

conducts  h  -  paper  as  an  independent  republican  journal,  (lovernor  Byrne  appointed  him  a 
member  of  the  hoard  of  charities  and  corrections  and  upon  its  organization  he  was  elected 
its  president.  He  is  a  fluent  and  entertaining  speaker.  His  oratorical  powers  are  in  demand 
at.  banquets  and  on  other  public  occasions.  He  takes  a  most  active  interest  in  civic  affairs 
and  im  three  years  has  been  president  of  the  Sioux  Falls  Commercial  Club.  The  building 
of  the  streei    railwaj    in  Sioux    Falls  is   largely  attributable  to  his   efforts  and   many   other 

works  of  public  improvemenl   owe  their  existence  largely  to  him.     One  of  bis  contem] ries 

in  (he  field  oi  journalism  wrote  of  him:  "Eleven  years  ago  when  C.  L.  Dotson  came  to  South 
Dakota  be  was  a  stranger  here.  His  identification  with  tlie  Sioux  Falls  Daily  Press,  one  of 
the  two  big  family  newspapeis  of  the  state,  at  once  brought  him  into  prominence  and  gave 
him  a  statewide  acquaintance — an  acquaintance,  by  the  way,  that  has  worn  well,  one  thai  has 
Sunk  deeper  and  grown  broader  with  the  successive  years — until  today  it  encircles  the  state. 
We  are  glad  to  have  him  with  us. 

"Charles  Lewis  Dot-on  has  developed  one  of  the  inosi  essential  elements  of  success  in 
life  an  organized  will.  His  mind  is  analytical  in  the  extreme.  He  reasons  with  the  precision 
of  a  machine.  \\  hen  he  has  reached  a  conclusion  he  is  as  unyielding  as  the  sphinx  on  the 
Sahara.  Stubborn?  No;  merely  determined.  Stubbornness  is  the  child  of  ignorance:  de- 
termination is  will  power  intelligently  directed.  It  is  this  element  in  Dotson-  makeup  that 
drives  him  forward  to  certain  victory." 


JULIUS  DEETKEN. 


.Tubus  Deetken  passed  away  in  Deadwood  on  the  19th  of  April,  1915.  lie  had  been  con- 
tinuously engaged  in  the  drug  business  in  Deadwood  since  1876  and  was  therefore  one  oi  the 
oldest  merchants  in  years  of  continuous  connection  with  the  business  interests  of  that  city. 
His  plans  were  well  formulated  and  carried  to  successful  completion  as  the  result  of  his 
entei  prise  and  close  application.  He  was  born  near  Heidelberg,  in  Baden,  Germany.  Oetobei 
27,  1844,  a  son  of  Leonard  and  Julia  (Bender)  Deetken.  who  were  also  natives  of  the  father- 
land.    The  former  was  a  minister  of  the  Lutheran  Evangelical  church. 

Julius  Deetken  was  the  youngest  of  six  children,  three  sons  and  three  daughters,  lie 
was  only  about  six  years  of  age  when  his  mother  died.  lie  attended  school  in  Germany, 
becoming  a  pupil  in  a  preparatory  school  in  Wertheim  after  attending  the  public  schools  in 
his  home  town.  It  was  his  intention  to  prepare  for  the  ministry  of  the  Lutheran  Evangelical 
church,  but  owing  to  his  father'-  death  he  was  compelled  to  abandon  hi-  preparation-  for 
that  holy  calling.  When  seventeen  years  of  age  he  entered  upon  a  three  years'  apprentice- 
ship in  a  pharmacy  and  at  twenty  years  he  began  clerking  in  a  pharmacy,  spending  three 
years  in  that  way.  In  the  fall  of  1867  he  bade  adieu  to  friends  and  fatherland  and  -ailed 
lor  the  new  world.  All  three  oi  tin'  sons  came  to  the  United  States  but  the  three  daughters 
remained  in  Germany.  Julius  Deetken  settled  first  at  Council  Bluffs,  Iowa,  where  he  clerked 
in  drug  stores.  For  a  year  he  was  in  Omaha,  Nebraska,  and  in  1869  want  to  Deer  Lodge, 
Montana,  where  he  also  spent  a  year  as  clerk  in  a  drug  store.  He  could  not  speak  English 
when  he  came  to  the  new  world  but  his  experience  as  a  salesman  enabled  him  to  acquaint 
himself  with  the  language  of  the  country,     lie  afterward  returned  to  Council  Bluffs,  where 

tn     engaged    in    business   with   a    brother    from    ls?ll  until    1876.      In   the   hitter   year  In-  came   to 

the  Black  Hills  i>\  way  oi  i  heyenne,  walking  most  of  the  way  in  company  with  those  who 
were  driving  freighting  team  By  way  of  Fort  Laramie  he  proceeded  to  Custer,  where  he 
irrived  on  the  la  t  day  oi  April.  L876,  having  engaged  in  an  encounter  with  the  Indians  the 
day    before,      lb'  camped  at    Cu-ler.  waiting   for  his  good-,  which  were  delayed  by   the   Indians. 

I  pon   the  arrival   oi    hi-  >j I-  he  packed  them  and  made  his  way  to   Deadwood,  when-  he 

resided  continuously  from  May,  L876,  until  his  demise.  He  opened  the  first  exclusive  drug 
-loie  in  the  town,   starting  in  a  log  store  about  a  block  below  his  subsequent  place  of  busi- 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  681 

ness.  He  continued  in  that  place  for  about  six  or  eight  months  and  in  November,  1876,  con- 
solidated bis  interests  with  those  of  E.  C.  Bent,  who  had  gone  to  Deadwood  and  was  engaged 
in  the  same  line  of  business.  This  firm  existed  for  twelve  years,  under  the  style  of  Bent  & 
Deetken,  and  on  the  expiration  of  that  period  Mr.  Deetken  purchased  his  partner's  interest 
and  afterward  continued  the  business  alone,  carrying  a  full  line  of  drugs  and  druggists' 
sundries.  His  store  was  large  and  well  appointed  and  the  integrity  and  enterprise  of  his 
business  methods  were  salient  features  in  his  growing  success.  He  was  honored  by  being 
chosen  president  of  the  Pharmaceutical  Association  of  South  Dakota,  which  office  he  held  in 
1909  and  1910.  At  different  time-  he  was  connected  with  mining  interests  and  with  the 
banking  business  and  he  was  one  of  11 rganizers  of  the  First  National  Bank. 

In  November,  1890.  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Deetken  ami  Miss  Genevieve 
Maxwell,  who  was  born  in  Kansas  City,  Missouri,  a  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Martha  (Hilti- 
bidali  Maxwell,  the  former  of  French  and  Scotch  descent  and  the  latter  of  German  lineage, 
although  both  parents  were  American  born.  In  early  life  the  father  followed  farming  but 
he  and  In-  wile  now  reside  in  Kansas  City.  Mr.  ami  Mrs.  Deetken  became  the  parents  of 
two  children:  Albert  M..  who  w^as  graduated  from  the  Creighton  College  of  Pharmacy;  and 
Martha  C,  who  is  now  attending  school  in  Galesburg,  Illinois. 

Mr.  Deetken  was  a  member  and  the  secretary  of  the  Black  Hills  Pioneer  Society  and 
was  regarded  as  one  of  its  most  valued  representatives.  He  acted  as  its  secretary  for  twelve 
years  and  he  enjoyed  in  the  fullest  measure  the  esteem  and  love  of  the  members  of  that 
organization.  To  him.  more  than  to  any  other,  is  due  credit  for  the  erection  of  the  monu- 
ment to  the  Rev.  Henry  Weston  Smith.  He  gave  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican 
party  but  was  never  a  politician  in  the  sense  of  office  seeking.  He  attended  the  Congrega- 
tional church  and  upright,  honorable  principles  ever  guided  his  life  and  shaped  his  conduct 
in  relation  to  his  fellowmen.  He  embraced  the  opportunities  which  came  to  him  in  a  busi- 
ness way  and  earnest,  unremitting  labor  was  the  foundation  of  his  success.  He  was  familiar 
with  all  the  phases  of  pioneer  life  and  few  there  are  who  could  give  a  more  intimate  and 
accurate  description  of  the  conditions  which  existed  here  in  an  early  day  and  of  the  activities 
which  have  led  to  the  upbuilding  of  the  Black  Hills  district.  At  length,  When  he  had  reached 
the  age  of  seventy  year-,  live  months  and  nineteen  days  his  life's  labors  were  ended  by  death. 
To  his  family  he  was  a  devoted  husband  and  father,  to  his  associates  a  faithful  friend  and 
to  the  district  in  which  he  lived  a  loyal  and  public-spirited  citizen.  The  many  sterling  traits 
which  he  displayed  endeared  him  to  all,  so  that  his  death  was  the  occasion  of  deep  and  wide- 
spread regret. 


OSMOND  N.  HOYT,  M.  D. 


Dr.  Osmond  N.  Hoyt  has  been  prominently  identified  with  questions  of  public  education 
and  of  public  health  for  more  than  a  third  of  a  century  and  has  been  honored  with  the 
presidency  of  the  state  board  of  health  of  South  Dakota.  He  makes  his  home  in  Pierre,  where 
he  is  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery,  having  made  his  home  in 
that  city  during  the  greater  part  of  the  time  since  1S89.  He  was  born  May  2,  1S43,  at 
Magog,  in  the  province  of  Quebec.  Canada,  a  son  of  Nason  Hoyt.  who  was  born  in  Magog  in 
1812.  The  paternal  grandfather,  however,  was  American  born  and  lived  in  Grafton,  New 
Hampshire,  until  about  ISOO.  when  he  removed  to  Canada.  The  mother  of  our  subject  bore 
the  maiden  name  of  Miriam  Harriman  and  was  born  in  Frankfort,  .Maine,  in  the  year  1st;;. 

Dr.  Hoyt  pursued  his  more  specifically  literary  education  in  the  common  and  select 
schools  and  received  his  professional  training  in  Hahnemann  Medical  College  of  Chicago,  from 
which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  March,  L879.  In  the  meantime  he  had  been  actively 
connected  with  the  profession  of  teaching.  He  taught  his  first  school,  a  winter  term,  in  Dover 
township,  Fayette  county,  Iowa,  in  1802  and  devoted  mosl  of  his  time  to  teaching  in  Howard 
county,  Iowa,  through  the  succeeding  decade.  He  was  elected  county  superintendent  of  schools 
in   that   county  to  serve   i nun  January.  1ST4.  until   January,   1878,  and  when   lie   retire,!   from 

that    position   he   became   a    medical   student    at   Hal mann.     Following    his   graduation   he 

located  for  practice  at  Cre3C0,  Howard  county.  Iowa,  on  the  1st  of  April.  1879,  and  there 
remained  until  1883,  when  he  removed  to  Duluth,  Minnesota,  "  here  he  continued  for  -i\  years 


(is-j  HIST(  IRY  <  >F  SOUTH   D  \K<  )TA 

Sinn-  that  time— 1889— he  has  practiced  almost  continuously  in  Pierre  and  is  widely  known 
as  a  successful  physician  and  surgeon  whose  reading  has  been  broad  and  whose  knowledge  is 
comprehensive  and  exact,  so  thai  he  is  seldom,  if  ever,  at  fault  in  diagnosing  a  case  and  deter- 
mining the  outcome  of  disease.  His  work,  too,  has  been  of  a  broad  character  Ear  beyond  that 
of  the  private  practitioner  in  his  deep  concern  for  the  public  welfare  and  his  interest  in  the 
vital  questions  affecting  sanitary  and  health  conditions. 

II,    has  held  various  offices  along  the  li f  his  profession.     He  was  county  coroner  and 

countj    physician   in   Howard  county,  Iowa,  in   1881-2.     He  was  also  c i>    coroner  for  

t ,-i  in  in  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  and  county  superintendent  of  health  for  a  number  of  terms 
in  the  same  county.  He  became  a  member  of  the  pension  examining  board  and  served  as  its 
secretary  foi  a  number  oi  years  and  in  1908  he  became  a  member  of  the  state  board  oi  health 
on  which  he  served  until  1913.  He  was  secretary  and  superintendent  of  the  board  for  two 
years  and  through  the  succeeding  two  years  was  its  president,  in  which  connection  he  did 
important  public  service  for  the  benefit  of  humanity  in  abolishing  conditions  detrimental  to 
health  and  in  disseminating  knowledge  of  vital  worth  concerning  sanitary  and  preventive 
tneasui  es. 

Dr.  Hoyt  lias  been  married  twice.  On  the  24th  of  January,  1871,  he  wedded  Amelia 
Laskej  and  following  her  demise  he  was  married  in  September,  1887,  to  Cassie  K.  Rozelle, 
a  daughter  of  Colonel  N.  \V.  Rozelle  oi  lies  Moines,  Iowa.  -Mrs.  Hoyt  "as  a  nurse  at  the 
Battle  (reek  Sanatariiiin  at  Battle  Creek,  Michigan,  and  was  the  first  surgical  nurse  in 
lies  Moines,  Iowa.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Hoyt  have  two  children:  Jessie  E.  and  Alonzo,  and  have 
two  adopted  sons,  Harry  H..  who  married  Lucj  M.  Millett  and  Fred  !•'..  who  married  Emma 
Millet  t. 

Dr.  Hoyt  was  formerly  a  member  of  the  Congregational  church  and  Ins  name  is  now  on 
the  membership  roll  of  the  Baptist  church.  He  does  not  believe,  however,  in  denominational- 
i-iii  that  separates  Christian  people  into  various  sects.  He  does  not  believe  in  tearing  down 
the  old  harriers  hut  m  rising  above  them,  knowing  that  in  all  the  major  things  of  religion 
Christian  people  are  united.  Dr.  Hoyt  is  a  Master  Mason  and  lor  about  forty  years  has  been 
a  member  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Ancient  Order 
,ii  United  Workmen  and  is  now  Berving  his  second  term  as  grand  medical  examiner  of  South 
Dakota,  having  held  that  office  since  L913.  Since  attaining  his  majority  he  lias  been  a 
republican  and  is  now  affiliated  with  the  progressive  wing  of  the  party.  His  life  has  been 
one  oi  activity  and  usefulness  and  he  enjoys  the  high  and  well  merited  regard  of  many 
friend-. 


THOMAS  L.  WIGGEN. 


Since  1894  Thomas  1..  Wiggen  has  been  engaged  in  the  plumbing  business  in  Yankton, 
his  well  equipped  establishment  being  located  at  No.  222  Capitol  avenue,  lie  is  a  native  oi 
Norway    the    year  of  his   birth   being   1871.     His   parents   were    Louis  and   Carrie    (Jensenl 

U .„.  the  father  a  native  of  Norway  and  the  ther  of  France.    The  son  began  his  educa- 

tion  in  I,,-  native  land  but  al  the  age  of  twelve  yea,,  accompanied  his  elder  brother,  .lames. 
t0     America,   their   destination    l,e,„,    Minneapolis,   Minnesota,     lie   then   entered    the   public 

,1 Is  of  that  city,  which  he  attended  for  two  year-,  or  until  he  was  fourteen  years  ol  age. 

u   ,1,.,.   i he  ame  apprenticed  to  the  plumber's  trade,  thus  serving  lour  years,  and  as 

a    j ieyman   plumber  worked   al    his  trade   in   many   of   the  principal  cities  oi   the  1  mted 

State  In  L894  he  made  his  way  to  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  where  for  a  time  he  was 
employed  in  a  similar  capacity,  but   alter  four  years  he  opened  an  establishment  oi  lus  own 

.,       si  apitol   avenue.     He  handh-  all  kmd-  of  plumber's  supplies  I  doe-  a  contracting 

business,  his  establishment  being  the  most  completely  equipped  for  repair  work  ,n  the  Btate. 
He  installed  the  heating  and  plumbing  apparatus  in  the  Sisters  Hospital  in   Yankton  and  in 

Garfield  scl I  and  also  bad  the  contract    for  laying  the  main  sewerage  throughout  the  city. 

ii,  has  likewise  done  much  other  important  work  along  his  line  in  Yankton  and  in  the  sur- 
rounding d,-.,,e.-.  He  understands  his  business  thoroughly  and  employs  only  -killed  workmen 
to  assist  him,  and  this  added  to  his  honesty  and  fair  deal,,,,  has  brought  to  him  a  gratifying 
and  substant  ia  I  success. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  683 

Mr.  Wiggen  was  married  to  Miss  Bertrena  Nelson,  a  native  of  Denmark  and  a  daughter 
of  Christian  and  Kristiana  (Nelson)  Nelson.  The  daughter  accompanied  her  parents  on  their 
removal  to  South  Dakota  and  the  father  for  many  years  followed  farming  near  Tabor,  in 
Yankton  county  but  he  is  now  living  practically  retired.  Mrs.  Wiggen  attended  the  public 
schools  of  Yankton  and  later  the  Lutheran  Normal  College  at  Sioux  Falls.  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Wiggen  have  one  daughter,  Lillian.  The  family  attend  the  services  of  the  Lutheran  church. 
Mr.  Wiggen  is  a  member  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  ami  has  attained  the 
thirty-second  degree  in  Masonry,  belonging  to  oriental  Consistory,  No.  l.  and  he  i>  likewise 
a  member  of  Yelduz  Temple  of  the  Nobles  of  the  .Mystic  Shrine  at  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota. 
He  also  holds  membership  relations  with  tin-  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  Mr. 
Wiggen  is  yet  a  young  man,  alert,  energetic  and  wide-awake,  and  if  his  present  success  is 
any  criterion  of  what  the  future  holds  in  store  for  him  he  will  undoubtedly  attain  much 
greater  prosperity  ere  his  career  comes  to  a  close. 


HON.  DONALD  A.  McPHERSON. 

Hon.  Donald  A.  McPherson,  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Deadwood,  has  been 
a  prominent  figure  in  business  circles  in  the  Black  Hills  country  for  many  years  and  a  recog- 
nized leader  in  political  connections  in  the  state.  He  was  born  in  Lancaster.  Ontario,  Canada, 
May  29,  1841,  a  son  of  John  and  Catherine  (Cameron)  McPherson.  The  father  was  a  native 
of  Inverness-shire,  Scotland,  and  made  farming  his  life  work.  He  served  as  a  volunteer  at 
the  time  of  the  rebellion  in  Canada,  in  1837,  commanding  his  company  as  captain.  He  died 
in  the  year  1879,  while  his  wife,  who  was  born  in  Glengarry  county.  Ontario,  passed  away 
in  1861. 

Their  son,  Donald  A.  McPherson,  attended  the  grammar  schools  of  Cornwall  and  of 
Williamstown,  Ontario,  and  afterward  continued  his  education  in  Upper  Canada  College  at 
Toronto,  while  subsequently  he  was  graduated  from  the  Military  School  of  Toronto.  He  left 
home  in  1863,  when  a  young  man  of  twenty-two  years,  and  afterward  taught  school  for  three 
or  four  years  in  Canada.  At  the  time  of  the  gold  excitement  in  the  west  he  went  to  Montana 
in  1867  and  for  several  years  engaged  in  merchandising  in  Helena.  In  1872  he  tinned  his 
attention  to  banking  in  Helena  and  in  the  same  year  organized  the  First  National  Bank  of 
Bozeman,  Montana,  where  he  remained  until  1874,  when  he  removed  to  Minneapolis  and  there 
conducted  a  lumber  business  until  1877.  In  the  latter  year  he  made  an  overland  trip  to 
Deadwood  by  way  of  Bismarck  and  after  reaching  his  destination  engaged  in  the  banking 
business.  He  has  been  connected  with  the  banking  business  since  that  time  except  for  a 
period  of  two  years,  from  1879  to  1882,  when  he  represented  the  Gilmer  &  Salsbury  >tage 
line  of  Sidney,  Nebraska.  On  the  10th  of  July,  1882,  he  was  appointed  cashier  of  the  First 
National  Bank  of  Deadwood  and  has  since  served  in  that  capacity,  covering  a  period  of  about 
a  third  of  a  century.  He  has  done  much  to  establish  th.'  stability  of  this  institution  and 
promote  its  mi,,.,..,  il,,n-.  modern  financial  lines  and  is  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  fore- 
most bankers  in  the  Black  Hills.  He  is  also  president  and  treasurer  bf  Wasp  No.  2  Mining 
Company  and  is  the  owner  of  considerable  city  property,  having  made  judicious  investments 
in  real  estate. 

On  the  31st  of  July,  1872,  Mr.  McPherson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Caroline  M. 
Ricker,  a  native  of  Kansas.  The  marriage  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  McPherson  was  celebrated  in 
Helena,  Montana,  where  the  lady  was  at  that  time  living  with  a  brother.  They  became  the 
parents  of  six  children:  Clarence,  who  was  born  March  29,  is::;,  and  Arthur  Pitt,  both  of 
whom  died  October,  1877;  Donald  Erskine,  who  was  limn  September  30,  1881,  and  was 
married  in  Butte,  Montana,  but  now  resides  in  Deadwood.  where  he  follows  the  profession 
of  mining  engineering;  Malcolm  Grey,  who  is  engaged  in  mining;  Edith  Ariel,  the  wife  of 
A.  E.  Stirrett;  and  Kenneth  Chancellor,  who  is  now  attending  the  University  of  Michigan  at 
Ann  Arbor. 

The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Episcopal  church.  Fraternally  Mr. 
McPherson  is  connected  with  the  Elks.  In  his  political  belief  he  is  a  republican  and  he  has 
been  called  to  various  public  offices,  serving  as  county  commissioner  of  Lawrence  county  for 
a  number  of  years,  a-  a   member  of  the  city  council  and  as  a   member  of   the  school   board, 


684  IIISTi  iRY  <  )F  S(  )UTH   DAKOTA 

and  for  two  consecutive  terms  In1  represented  hi-  district  in  the  state  senate,  being  elected  in 
t'.Ki'.i  and  again  in  lull.  He  aided  in  shaping  the  legislation  passed  during  those  periods  and 
leit  the  impress  nl  his  individuality  upon  the  laws  of  the  state.  He  was  guided  by  a  public- 
spirited  devotion  to  the  general  good  and  wisely  placed  the  interests  "t  tin-  commonwealth 
before  persona]  aggrandizement.  He  is  will  known  as  a  man  of  high  purpose,  honorable  m 
.is  well  as  in  business,  ami  the  honor  and  integrity  of  his  character  are  above  reproach, 


EUGENE  SAENGER. 


Among  those  who  have  contributed  in  substantial  measure  to  the  commercial  develop- 
ment "i  Sioux  fall-  i-  numbered  Eugene  Saenger,  whose  energy,  enterprise  am'  aggressiveness 
have  been  powerful  factors  in  the  building  up  of  the  bindery  ami  office  supply  business  con- 
trolled bj  the  linn  of  Brown  e  Saenger,  Incorporated.  He  was  horn  in  Freeport,  Illinois, 
February    I  '■'■.    I860,  and  is  a   son   of   Louis  and   Marie   (Rach)    Saenger,  natives  of  Germany. 

The  father  lied  from  that utry  in  is  is  am!  emigrated  to  America,  where  he  remained  only 

a  short  time.  He  then  returned  to  Europe,  going  to  Switzerland  near  the  German  border  line. 
where  he  met  his  future  wife,  who  crossed  the  herder  to  meet  him.  They  were  married  in 
Switzerland  ami  went  from  there  to  America,  locating  at  Freeport,  Illinois,  where  both  passed 
away  on  the  same  day.. 

Eugene  Saenger  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Freeport  and  in  i-;i 
entered  the  office  of  the  Freeport  Journal,  a  daily  and  weekly  newspaper.  There  he  learned 
i  In  bookbinder's  trade  and 'followed  it  afterward  in  Freeport  until  the  fall  of  1881,  when 
he  moved  to  Cedar  llapids,  w  here  hi'  was  lm  eight  years  e.  inner  led  vv  it  h  the  llcpuhlican  Printing 
Company.  On  the  1st  of  May.  1889,  Mr.  Saenger  moved  to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and, 
in  association  with  Colonel  Thomas  G.  Brown,  established  a  bindery  ami  an  office  supply 
husine-s  under  the  name  ot  Brown  &  Saenger.  This  continued  as  a  copartnership  until 
Februarj  l  I.  1908,  when  Colonel  Brown  retinal,  the  business  being  incorporated  as  Brown  & 
Saenger,  Incorporated.  At  thi-  time  Joseph  I..  Elliott  entered  the  linn  as  secretary  and 
treasurer.  Brown  &  Saenger,  Incorporated,  control  a  large  and  growing  business  in  office 
supplies  and  their  bindery  is  one  id'  the  largest  in  the  city.  The  concern  is  conducted  along 
modern  business  lines  and  has  had  a  rapid  and  steady  growth.  Mr.  Saenger  has  given  practi- 
cally his  entire  time  ami  attention  to  ii-  development  and  his  success  lias  placed  him  among 
the  leading  business  men  id'  Sioux   falls. 

(  in  the  30th  of  September,  L891,  in  Sioux  Falls.  Mr.  Saenger  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Alice  M.  Richardson,  a  daughter  of  the  late  Benjamin  W.  and  Mary  C.  Richardson,  the 
former  a.  captain  of  Company  ( ',  Eighty-first  New  York  Volunteers,  during  the  Civil  vvai. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Saenger  have  become  the  parents  of  a  son.  lien,  horn  March  20,  IS'.)::.  Mr. 
Saenger  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  lie  holds  membership  in  the 
Dacotah  and  Countrj  Clubs  ami  is  prominent  in  Masonry,  having  taken  the  thirty-second 
degree  in  the  Scottish  Kite-.  Ills  course  lias  at  all  limes  conformed  to  the  highest  business 
principles  ami  In-  integrity,  honesty  and  ability  have  gained  him  an  enviable  position  in 
business  circles. 


JOSEPH    Ml  ecu. 

The  name  of  Joseph  Muggli  is  inseparablj  connected  with  thai  of  the  Badus  colony,  and 

tl gh   he    is   now    living   retired    in    Kamona.   he   was    for    many   years   actively   identified   with 

business  interests  and  public  affairs  in  Lake  county.  In  1877  a  company  of  Swiss  colonists 
located  temporarily  at  Stillwater,  Minnesota,  whence  they  sent  representatives  to  Smith 
Dakota  lo  "spy  out"  the  "promised  land."  They  reported  favorably  on  Lake  county, 
South   Dakota,  ami  the  township  of  Badus  in  (he  northern  part   was  chosen  as  a  desirable 

location.      In   their  native  land    I  he  narrow   valleys  and    lngl untains  were  much  in  contrast 

with  the  i i.  fertile  prairies  of  South  Dakota,     Lake  Badus,  covering  about  a  square  mile, 

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farms  today  testify  to  their  wise  choice.  This  Badus  settlement  soon  became  the  religious, 
commercial  and  social  center  for  miles  around.  The  settlers  were  thrifty  and  prospered, 
some  of  the  first  becoming  wealthy  and  highly  respected  citizens  of  the  county.  Such  good 
reports  went  back  to  Stillwater,  Minnesota,  that  in  April,  1878,  ten  other  men  came  and 
filed  on  claims  near  Lake  Badus.  Jacob  Muggli  was  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  colony  and 
helped  to  build  the  first  houses,  lumber  being  hauled  from  Luverne,  Minnesota,  a  distance  of 
seventy-five  miles.  Many  sod  houses  were  erected  and  about  five  acres  of  land  was  planted 
on  each  claim  the  first  fall.  The  colony  was  incorporated  that  it  might  make  settlement 
improvements,  build  a  church,  school  and  colony  house.  Each  male  over  twenty-one  years 
of  age  filed  on  two  claims — a  homestead  and  a  timber  claim — and  as  far  as  possible  chose  land 
touching  the  lake.  The  first  building  of  a  public  nature  was  a  schoolhouse,  used  also  for 
church  purposes,  and  the  first  mass  was  said  by  Father  Brogan  of  Sioux  Falls  in  1880.  The 
following  vear  Father  Flynn,  of  Madison,  South  Dakota,  became  the  regular  priest,  and  con- 
tinued until  succeeded  by  Father  Collins,  of  Ramona.  In  the  colony  house,  in  1878,  Joseph 
Muggli  opened  a  settlement  store  which  he  managed  under  contract  for  two  years,  and  he 
also  served  as  the  first  postmaster  of  Badus,  receiving  his  commission  from  Washington, 
May  15,  1879.  The  colony  house  was  burned  in  1884  and  was  never  rebuilt.  In  1879  a  prairie 
fire  suddenly  swept  down  on  the  settlement,  and  to  save  themselves  the  women  and  children 
waded  into  the  lake,  while  the  men  fought  the  flames  in  an  effort  to  save  the  settlement, 
but  all  of  the  frame  buildings  were  destroyed,  only  the  sod  houses  remaining  intact.  All  the 
hay  supply  was  burned,  and  as  their  only  fuel  was  twisted  hay,  it  was  with  difficulty  that 
enough  fuel  to  cook  a  meal  was  obtainable  after  the  fire.  Many  advantages  came  to  the  little 
colony  through  Mr.  Muggli,  whose  energy  and  loyalty  to  his  fellows  was  ever  in  evidence. 

In  the  land  of  the  Alps  Mr.  Muggli  was  born,  reared  and  married,  but  believing  that  he 
could  better  his  condition  in  the  new  world,  he  emigrated  to  the  United  States  in  1872, 
accompanied  by  his  wife,  Mrs.  Anna  Muggli,  and  their  children.  Crossing  the  Atlantic,  they 
proceeded  westward  and  first  settled  in  Stillwater,  Minnesota.  Six  years  later  they  came  to 
South  Dakota  with  the  .-. .1.  n \  .md  Mr.  Mu^'jli  filed  on  the  southeast  quarter  of  section  13, 
township  10S.  range  53,  as  a  homestead.  He  also  secured  a  tree  claim  covering  the  southeast 
quarter  of  section  5,  township  108,  range  53,  and  thus  with  thiiee  hundred  and  twenty  acres 
in  his  possession  he  lived  a  busy  life,  cultivating  and  improving  his'  farm'  until  1910,  when 
he  retired  and  took  up  his  abode  in  Ramona,  where  he  and  his  wife  and  two  daughters  are 
now  living. 

He  is  one  of  the  honored  and  well  known  pioneer  settlers  of  Lake  county  and  was  tht 
president  of  the  Badus  colony  for  some  time.  He  has  ever  taken  a  deep  and  commendable 
interest  in  public  affairs  and  for  two  terms,  from  1891  until  1894,  filled  the  office  of  treasurer 
of  Lake  county,  discharging  his  duties  in  that  connection  in  a  most  prompt,  capable  and 
commendable  manner. 


JACOB  M.  MUGGLI. 


Prominent  among  the  enterprising,  energetic  and  progressive  business  men  of  Ramona 
is  Jacob  M.  Muggli,  who  through  individual  effort  has  advanced  from  a  humble  position  in 
commercial  circles  until  he  stands  as  a  leader  among  the  representatives  of  trade  interests 
in  Lake  county,  where  he  is  extensively  and  successfully  engaged  as  a  dealer  in  farm  imple- 
ments, furniture  and  lumber.  He  was  born  in  Switzerland  on  the  10th  of  November,  1869, 
and  is  a  son  of  Joseph  and  Anna  Muggli,  who  in  1872  left  the  land  of  the  Alps,  accompanied 
by  their  children,  crossing  the  Atlantic  to  the  new  world  and  settling  at  Stillwater.  Minnesota 
After  six  years  the  family  came  to  Lake  county,  South  Dakota,  and  the  parents  now  live 
in  Ramona. 

Jacob  M.  Muggli  is  one  of  a  family  of  tour  children,  two  son9  and  two  daughters.  He 
was  scarcely  three  years  of  age  at  the  time  of  the  emigration  to  the  new-  world  and  was  a 
little  lad  of  but  nine  summers  when  they  came  to  South  Dakota,  so  that  he  has  been  largely 
reared  in  Lake  county,  sharing  with  the  family  in  all  of  the  hardships  and  privations  incident 
to  pioneer  life.  He  is  indebted  to  the  public-school  system  of  the  state  for  the  educational 
advantages  which  he  enjoyed  and  through  the  period  of  his  boyhood  and  youth,  when  not 


688  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

busy  with  his  textl ks,  he  assisted  his  father  on  the  farm,  devoting  his  attention  to  general 

agricultural  pursuits  until  L902,  when  he  came  to  Ramona,  where  he  embarked  in  the  imple- 
ment business.  The  beginning  was  small,  but  lus  trade  increased  year  l>\  year,  and  in 
addition  to  handling  farm  machinery  he  afterward  added  a  stork  ol  furniture.  The  scope 
(it  his  business  was  later  broadened  and  he  established  a  lumber  yard  in  Ramona.  He  is 
ii<>\\  conducting  a  growing  and  profitable  business  as  a  dealer  in  farm  implements,  furniture 
and  lumber,  finding  at  all  times  a  ready  sale  for  the  products  which  he  handles.  He  has 
closely  studied  the  trade  situation,  lias  acquainted  himself  with  the  needs  and  wishes  oi  his 
patrons  and  is  thus  able  to  meet  all  (if  the  demands  made  U|i<in  him.  He  is  likewise  known  in 
nther  business  connections,  being  the  manager,  secretary  and  one  id'  the  stockholders  of  the 
Citizens  Lighl  &  Power  Company  of  Ramona  and  president  of  the  Woodmen  Opera  Eouse 
Coinpa  n\ 

"ii  the  ';;tli  i.f  dune,  1906,  Mr.  Muggli  was  united  m  marriage  to  Miss  Frances  Lawless, 
a  daughter  of  Richard  Lawless,  and  to  them  have  been  born  four  children,  Marcella  M., 
Gerald  Joseph,  Margaret  and  Celestine.  Mis.  Muggli  was  graduated  from  the  state  Normal 
Scl I  in    L899  and  taught  for  six  or  seven  years. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Muggli  are  members  of  the  Catholic  church  ami  he  belongs  also  to  the 
K 1 1 1 •_■  1 1 1 ^  (.1  Columbus  at  Sioux  Falls,  the  Modern  Woodmen  and  the  Brotherhood  of  American 

^  i a.     Hi-  political   indorsement  is  given  to  the  republican  party   and   its  principles  and 

he  keeps  well  informed  on  the  questions  of  the  day.  political  and  otherwise,  lie  is,  indeed, 
a  public-spirited  citizen  and  it  is  well  known  thai  Jacob  M.  Muggli  will  lie  found  among  the 

leaders   in   every   ve nt    lor  the  advancement  and   welfare  of  city   and  county.     His  life 

has  been  characterized  by  his  spirit  of  unfaltering  determination  and  unabating  energy,  and 
the  obstacles  and  difficulties  in  his  path  have  seemed  but  to  serve  as  an  impetus  lor  renewed 
effort,  which  has  at   length  brought  him  to  the  plane  of  affluence. 


RT.    REV.  JOSEPH    F.    BUSCH. 

Ft.  Rev.  Joseph  F.  Busch,  of  Rapid  City,  bishop  oi  the  Lead  diocese  of  the  Roman  Cath- 
olic church,  was  born  in  Red  Wing,  .Minnesota,  April  is,  1866,  a  son  of  Frederick  and  Anna 
\l.  (Weimar)  Busch,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Germany  and  came  to  America  at  the 
ages  of  nineteen  and  ten  years  respectively.  The  father  was  one  of  the  pioneers  of  Goodhue 
county,  Minnesota,  and  became  one  of  its  prosperous  and  influential  business  men  and  citi- 
zens. He  served  lor  many  years  as  president  of  the  Goodhue  County  National  Bank  and 
was  al-o  |. resident  of  the  Fa  Grange  mills,  lie  was  identified  with  all  movements  looking 
to  the  civic,  educational,  moral  and  religious  development  of  his  community  and  his  efforts 
were  effective   forces   for  progress  along  those  line-. 

Bishop  Busch  is  the  eldest,  m  a  family  of  twelve  children.  Mis  educational  training, 
which  was  mosl  thorough,  began  in  the  public  schools  of  Fed  Wing,  and  was  supplemented 
bylater  study  in  the  parochial  schools  there,  lie  also  attended  parochial  schools  in  Mankato, 
Minnesota,  and  nexl  entered  Canisius  College  at  Buffalo,  New  York,  lie  afterward  became 
:i  -indent  in  Campion  College  at  Prairie  du  Chien,  Wisconsin,  where  he  completed  the 
classical  courses.  Going  to  Ian  ope.  be  began  his  theological  and  philosophical  studies  at 
the  stale  University  in   Innsbruck,  Austria,  and  on  the  26th  oi  duly,  L889,  he  was  ordained 

lo     the      | -tl 1. 

It   had  been  his  ambition  to  continue  his  studies  at.   Rome,  bul   ill  health  made  a  change 

to  a   less  trying  climate  imperative  I.  accordingly,  he  returned  to  America.     He  thereafter 

studied  for  a  year  at  the  then  newly  established  Catholic  University  in  Washington,  D.  C, 
after  which  he  was  summoned  to  si.  Paul,  where  he  was  appointed  secretary  of  the  diocese 
of  St.  Paul,  serving  in  that  capacity  for  two  years.  During  the  following  two  years  he 
was  assistant  pastor  of  St.  Marys  church  and  parish  and  for  one  year  was  connected  with 
the  si.  Paul  Cathedral.  Me  nest  organized  St.  Augustine's  parish  in  South  St.  Paul  and 
.till  later  Berved  at  St.  Lawrence  church  in  Minneapolis,  lie  was  next  appointed  to  the 
church  of  St.  Anne  at  l.e  Sueur,  where  he  remained  for  five  years,  after  which  he  devoted 
eight  years  to  diocesan  mission  work  in  the  archdiocese  of  St.  Paul,  with  headquarters  at 
Excelsior,  Minnesot  a, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  689 

In  1910  Bishop  Busch  came  to  western  South  Dakota,  having  been  appointed  bishop  of 
the  Lead  diocese.  He  continued  to  reside  in  that  city  until  1913,  when  he  removed  to  Rapid 
City,  where  his  love  for  the  open  country  induced  him  to  select  a  site  two  miles  west  of  the 
city,  on  which  lie  erected  a  handsome  residence  commanding  one  of  the  finest  views  in 
tlie  Black  Hills.  In  .Inly,  1914,  the  twenty-lilt h  anniversary  oi  In-  ordination  Mas  made  the 
occasion  oi  a  most  impressive  celebration  and  was  remarkable  from  tie'  fact  thai  Eev.  men 
at  his  age  have  reached  the  exalted  position   of  bishop. 

Bishop  Busch  has  always  been  deeply  interested  in  sociology  as  applied  to  social  rela- 
tions and  his  strongest  efforts  have  been  put  forth  to  advance  the  moral  ami  social  conditions 
as  well  as  to  promote  the  spiritual  progress  of  the  people.  His  keen  intellectual  force  has 
been  wisely  used  for  the  benefit  of  others  and  the  cause  of  Catholicism  has  been  greatly  pro- 
moted through  his  ell.. its  not  only  in  this  state  but  also  in  other  localities  where  he  has 
lived  and  labored. 


WILLIAM    ALI'KKI)   SLOAX. 

One  of  the  most  capable  and  progressive  young  men  in  public  service  in  Sioux  Falls  is 
William  Alfred  Sloan,  holding  the  position  of  chid  of  the  lire  department.  He  was  born  in 
I  hatfield,  Fillmore  county,  Minnesota,  May  9,  L875,  ami  is  a  son  of  James  and  Katharine 
(Parsley)  Sloan,  the  former  a  native  of  Lublin.  Ireland.  The  father  eame  to  America  with 
his  widowed  mother  and  an  older  brother  and  one  sister  when  he  was  eight  years  of  age. 
He  was  a  soldier  in  the  Civil  war  and  for  a  number  of  years  "as  a  resident  of  Sioux  Falls, 
where  hi-  death  occurred   in  April.  1909. 

William  A.  Sloan  was  but  two  years  old  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  on  their 
removal  from  Chatfield,  Minnesota,  to  Flandreau,  South  Dakota,  in  1877.  Two  years  later 
they  settled  on  a  homestead  and  in  lss2  removed  to  Chamberlain,  tin-  state,  where  the 
mother  died  the  follow  inn  year.  Shortly  afterward  the  father  returned  with  his  family  to 
Flandreau  and  there  William  A.  Sloan  made  his  home  with  an  uncle  for  one  year.  He  next 
lived  with  a  Mr.  Morgan,  but  in  lss.j  joined  his  father,  who  was  then  a  resident  of  Sioux 
Falls,  and  here  lie  has  made  his  home  continuously  since.  He  continued  to  attend  school  until 
seventeen  years  of  age  and  afterward  learned  the  plumber's  trade,  working  at  this  until   1901. 

In   1893  be  had  beci connected  with  the  old  volunteer  lire  department  and  when  a  regular 

department  was  organized  in  1900  was  made  a  member  of  it.  In  the  following  year  he  was 
appointed  assistant  chief,  a  position  which  he  has  since  creditably  and  ably  filled,  lie  ha-  a 
record  of  twenty  year-  of  honorable  and  faithful  work  in  the  lire  service  in  Sioux  Falls  and 
his  success  in  hi-  present  responsible  position  is  founded  upon  experience,  capacity  and 
intelligence. 

At  Sioux  Falls,  -inly  ll.  1896,  Mr.  Sloan  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Edith  M.  Wiese, 
a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Wiese,  of  Humboldt,  South  Dakota.  -Mr.  and  Mrs.  Sloan 
have  two  children.  George  Joseph  and  Mildred   Elizabeth. 

Mr.  Sloan  is  a  member  of  the  Catholic  church,  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Ancient 
(Oder  of  I  tiited  Workmen  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  In  all 
personal  and  official  relations  he  has  held  steadily  to  high  standards  and  has  commanded  and 
held  the  regard  and  esteem  of  all  who  know  him. 


ROY   I  HAIJI.KS    I)  WIS. 


Among  the  native  son-  of  South  Dakota  who  have  decided  to  cast  iii  their  lot  with  that 
state  is  Roy  Charles  Davis,  who  was  born  near  Vermillion,  February  87,  1878.  His  parent-, 
John  P.  and  Elsie  (Betillion)  Davis,  were  native-  oi  Chicago  and  Joliet,  Illinois,  respectively. 
The  fathei  purchased  land  in  South  Dakota  at  an  early  day  and  resided  upon  bis  farm  for  a 
number  of  years,  devoting  hi-  attention  to  the  cultivation  of  the  soil  and  the  raising  of  stock 

He  al-o  did  s contracting,  an   occupation    which   he   had   followed   previously   in   Chicago. 

His  later  years  were  passed  in  San  Francisco,  California,  where  he  lived  retired  ami  he  passed 


690  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

away  there  in  August,  1914.  Jlis  widow  survives  and  still  makes  her  home  in  that  city. 
Th'\  were  the  parents  of  sis  children,  all  of  whom  live  in  San  Francisco,  save  bui  subject, 
and  all  are  following  professions,  including  that  of  medicine  and  law. 

Key  Charles  Davis  was  reared  at  Beresford,  South  Dakota,  and  attended  public  school 
until  he  was  about  seventeen  year-,  of  age.     He  then  went  to  Le  Mars,  [owa,  and  entered  the 

Northwestern   Normal   Scl I  at   that    place,  where  he  was  a  student  one  year.     Returning 

to  South  Dakota,  he  next  entered  the  Male  l  niversity,  taking  up  chemistry  and  other  courses. 
He  spent  about  five  years  attending  the  universitj  but  for  a  part  of  that  time  was  in  the 
employ  of  Alfred  Helgerson,  a  druggist  of  Vermillion,  who  established  the  first  drug  store 
in  the  state.  Mr.  Davis  leaned  the  drug  business  under  him  and  in  August,  ran:,  became 
the  owner  of  the  store,  which  dues  one  of  the  largest  exclusive  drug  and  prescription  businesses 
in  the  state.  The  building  in  which  the  store  is  housed  is  owned  by  Mr.  Davis  and  i  a 
two-storj  and  basement  brick  structure,  twenty-five  bj  ninety  feet  in  dimensions.  Onlj  the 
purest  drugs  are  carried  and  the  utmost  care  is  taken  in  the  filling  of  prescriptions  so  thai 
an  error  seldom  ii  ever  occurs.  Mr.  Davis  owns  city  property,  including  his  residence,  which 
i-  one  of  the  finest  in  Vermillion,  and  owns  five  hundred  acres  of  farm  land  in  Stanley  and 
Corson  counties.  He  is  also  one  of  the  original  stockholders  of  the  First  National  Life  and 
Accident   Insurance  Companies  of  South    Dakota. 

Mr.  Davis  married  Miss  Fern  L.  McGinnis,  a  native  of  Iowa  and  a  daughter  of  a  success- 
ful merchant.  Her  mother  is  still  living  and  resides  in  Vermillion,  being  connected  with  the 
University  of  South  Dakota.  The  marriage  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Davis  was  solemnized  Septem- 
ber 6,  1907,  and  they  have  one  son,  Alfred  Marshall,  six  years  of  age.  Mrs.  Davis  i.  a  member 
of  the  Congregational  church  and  is  very  active  in  the  work  of  that  organization.  She  is 
also  well  known   in  club  circles  of  Vermillion. 

Mr.  Davis  is  a  charter  member  of  tin-  chapter  ol   Phi  Delta  Theta  at  the  state  Universitj 

of  South  Dakota,  a   leading  college  fraternity,  and   is  mber  of  the   Knights  of   Pythias, 

the   Modern   Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Yeomen.     He  i-  an  of  cordial,  social  nature 

and  has  won  many  warm   personal  friends  in  Vermillion,  where  he  also  enjoys  the  respect   ol 
all  who  have  had  dealings  with  him. 


MK  HA  IX  .1.    DINNEEN. 


The   life   record   of   Michael  J.   Dinneen   spanned   eighty-five  years.     Il    is  an    interesting 
history,  for  it  presents  a  true  and  accurate  picture  of  pioneer  life  in  South   Dakota,  not   was 

he  only  associated   with   pioneci   c litions.     He   remained  a   factor  in  the  work  of  progress 

and  development   when  pioi r  times  had  passed  by  and  he  was  ever  respected  and  esteemed 

ai g  his  fellow  townsmen  as  who  st I  for  progress  and  improvement  in  all  the  essen 

tial  relations  of  life,  lie  was  born  in  the  city  of  Fermony,  Countj  Cork.  Ireland.  December 
ll,  1833,  a  son  of  Dennis  ami  Catherine  (Calligan)  Dinneen,  who  crossed  the  Atlantic  with 
their  family  when  their  son  Michael  .1.  was  bui  two  years  of  age  and  settled  in  Franklin 
county,  New  York,  where  the  father  was  extensively  engaged  in  farming.  In  Hie  Empire 
state  Michael  -I.  Dinneen  was  largely  reared,  continuing  with  hi-  parents  in  Franklin  county 
until  lie  had  attained  his  majority,  when  he  went  to  Boston,  Massachusetts.  II. •  continued 
his  residence  in  the  east  until  L864,  when  he  went  to  Minnesota  and  there  followed  farming 
unt  il   his  re \  ;il   to  Sold  h    Dal-  ota 

Ere  leaving  Hie  east  Mr.  Dinneen  was  married  in  Malone,  New  York,  on  the  nth  ol 
January,  L859,  to  Vliss  Catherine  Fitzgerald,  who  -till  survives  him.  Thej  became  the  par- 
ents oi   five    ons,  the  tin ildesl  oi   whom  were  born   in  Malone,  New  York,  during  the  resi 

deuce  oi  thcii  parents  at  that  place.  These  are:  Maurice,  living  In  Union;  Prank,  who  was 
I, i, m  \ 1 1 ■  ■ . i - 1  25  1861,  and  is  now  a  residenl  of  Andover,  South  Dakota;  George  F.,  who  was 
born  Inly  L0,  1866,  and  is  a  piiesl  of  Die  order  of  the  Societj  of  Jo. us  in  (  hicago,  where  he 
is  now  a  teacher  in  the  College  of  St.  [gnatius;  Stephen  D.,  who  was  born  Januarj    15,  1868, 

and   make.  hi.  h o   in   Union;    anil    Edmund   B.,  who   was   bom    August    19,    1870,  and   is  also 

li\  ing  in   Huron. 

\n,  i    residing  with  his  family   in   Mai i,  New  York,  for  a  number  of  years  Michael  .1. 

Dime  i  a  came  with  hi-  wife  and  children  to  the  west,  making   their  home  in  Brown  county, 


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HISTORY  (  )F  SOUTH  DAKOTA  695 

Minnesota,  from  1SG5  until  their  removal  to  Huron  in  1880.  On  reaching  Minnesota  they 
settled  eleven  miles  southwest   of  New    Dim,  where  the  Indian  outbreak  had  occurred,  and 

he  purchased  Eout  hundred  acres  of  land  from  orphans  whose  parents  had  been  killed  by  the 
savage  red  men.  The  family  there  experienced  all  of  the  hardships  and  dangers  of  pioneei 
life,  but  in  the  course  of  time  developed  a  good  farm,  upon  which  they  remained  until  their 
removal  farther  west. 

In  March,  1880,  Michael  J.  Dinneen  and  his  eldest  son,  Maui  i.e.  came  from  Sleepy  Eye, 
Minnesota,  "here  the  family  was  then  living,  to  this  state.  They  traveled  by  rail  to  Volga, 
which  was  then  the  terminus  of  the  railroad,  and  from  that  point  drove  to  Huron.  Looking 
about  them,  they  tiled  on  two  tree  claims  and  then  returned  home  to  put  in  the  crops  lor 
tie'  year.  In  May.  1SS0,  they  once  more  came  to  Huron,  settling  in  the  city,  where  Mi. 
Dinneen  at  once  built  a  small  hotel  upon  the  present  site  of  the  Dakota  House,  lie  railed 
his  hostelry  the  -Inn  River  House.  As  the  country  became  more  thickly  settled  and  his 
patronage  grew  he  added  to  the  place  until  he  had  developed  the  present  Dakota  Hotel,  which 
has  -mre  been  in  charge  of  some  member  of  the  family.  For  many  years  his  hostelry  was 
well  known  throughout  the  state  and  nearlj  every  one  who  traveled  in  South  Dakota  in  the 
early  days  will  remember  having  been  entertained  at  the  hotel  over  which  he  presided  as 
host.  He  thus  gained  a  large  acquaintance  not  only  in  Huron  but  throughout  the  state  and 
his  death  was  widely  mourned. 

On  coming  to  the  west  Mr.  Dinneen  brought  with  him  a  number  of  cattle  and  hogs  and 
in  the  winter  of  1881  these  helped  to  keep  many  people  from  starvation,  for  it  was  the 
winter  of  the  terrific  blizzard  and  deep  -now,  when  no  trains  reached  this  district  lor  sev- 
eral months.  It  was  a  winter  never  to  be  forgotten  by  any  one  who  lived  in  this  section  of  lie- 
state.  The  snow  kept  falling  for  hours,  piling  up  until  in  places  it  was  as  high  as  the  house- 
tops.    Many  deeds  of  bravery  and  courage  were  displayed  at  that  time.     Mr.  Dinneen's  son 

Frank  was  of  a  party  of  men  who  started  west  on  the  railroad  to  shovel  out  the  tracks, 

but  again  the  snow  fell  and  they  were  snowbound  from  Friday  until  Sunday.  I  in  tin-  latter 
day  the  miii  came  out  and  another  party  of  men  started  to  rescue  the  former  party.  .Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Dinneen  remained  up  until  two  o'clock  -Monday  morning  in  order  to  have  a  hot  meal 
ready  for  the  rescued  men,  knowing  how  sorely  they  would  need  it  after  their  long  period  of 
exposure  to  the  cold  and  storm.  It  was  during  tin-  same  winter  that  Frank  Dinneen  took 
his  team  at  a  time  when  the  snow  was  piled  in  places  a-  high  as  the  house  and  drove  to 
Mitchell  to  take  a  young  man  who  was  trying  to  recover  the  body  of  Ins  brother  who  had 
been  frozen  to  death,  hoping  to  return  the  body  to  his  old  home  for  burial.  Frank  Dinneen 
successfully  accomplished  this  self-imposed  task  of  reaching  Mitchell  and  brought  back  with 
him  a  load  of  (lour,  making  the  trip  under  most   difficult  conditions. 

There   was   probably  no   family   in   this   section    who  did   mole   to  assist    others    in    pi r 

times  than  did  the  Dinneen  family.  It  was  not  an  infrequent  thing  for  Mrs.  Dineen  to 
remain  up  most  of  the  night  preparing  meals  for  the  hiingry.     Having  cows,  -he  gave  many  a 

bowl  of  butter  to  the  sick  and  for  them  prepared   many  a   delicacy,     tin  01 icasion  Judge 

Caldwell  came  to  the  hotel  and  told  her  he  had  heard  she  had  fresh  meat.  Mr.  Dinneen  having 
brought  with  him  two  hundred  fat  hogs,  one  of  which  was  often  killed  to  supply  the  table 
with  meat.  The  judge  said  that  he  and  his  wife  had  had  nothing  to  eat  but  beans  boiled  in 
water  without   salt  for  some  month-,  so  Mrs.  Dineen  gave  him  a  piece  of  pork  and  some  -alt 

and  In-  always  -aid  that  -he  kept  him  and  In-  wife  from  starvation.    Tin-  i-  i. nly  01 f  the 

many  instances  oi   her  generosity  and  of  the  main   g I  deed-  done  by  lierseli  and  husband. 

At  one  time  while  taking   a   basket  of   f 1   to  a    pom    lamily  of    seven   children,   Mrs.    Dinneen 

was  nearly  killed  by  a  horse  overturning  the  buggy  in  which  she  was  riding.  She  can  relate 
many  very  interesting  facts  concerning  pioneer  days  of  South  Dakota  and  has  endured  with 
others  all  the  hardships  and  privations  of  frontier  life.  They  often  had  to  melt  ice  in 
order  to  get  water  to  drink,  and  at  one  time  when  the  town  ran  out  of  fuel  a  committee 
allowed  each  family  so  many  cedar  ties  to  burn.  She  used  the  bone-  from  hogs  killed  to 
make  a   lire  for  her  baking.     In   1882  -he  had   to  pledge  her  diamond   in  order  that  the  family 

might    have   the    es-ities    of    life,      --he    is   a    very    intelligent    woman    and   ha-    on    several 

occasions  given  readings  in  Huron  and  also  at   Kimball  Hall,  t  hicago,  November  6,  191  I.    The 
hotel  was  used  for  a  church  for  ovei   three  years.     During  the  first  year  of  the 'family's  rcsi 
dence  in  Huron  Michael  Dinneen  and  hi-  son  hauled  most  of  the  lumber  used  for  building  from 

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696  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Volga.  Be  afterward  erected  a  n ber  oi  bouses  whirl!  he  sold  and  his  activity  in  the  real- 
estate  field  brought  him  a  good  return. 

1  '"  ;l  long  period  Mr.  Dim n  was  a  member  of  the  city  council  of  Huron  and  exercised 

his  official  prerogatives  in  support  oi  many  progressive  public  measures,  doing  everything  in 
his  power  to  promote  the  welfare  of  the  community  in  which  he  lived.  He  died  February  7, 
1913,  at  a  ripe  old  age,  and  i-  ^t ill  survived  by  his  widow,  who  was  born  about  forty  miles 
from  Montreal,  Canada,  and  is  m  Knglish  descent.  Mr.  Dinneen  held  membership  in  St. 
Martin's  Catholic  church  and  he  belonged  also  to  the  Knights  of  Columbus  and  the  Bene- 
volent Protective  Order  of  Elks.  Xhe  story  of  his  life  of  activity  and  usefulness  is  well 
known  in  Huron  and  should  servo  as  a  source  of  inspiration  and  encouragement  to  many.  He 
[,,,__, — ,.,i  personal  courage  and  marked  endurance  and  did  not  hesitate  to  sacrifice  himself 
when  he  could  further  the  interests  of  an  individual  or  of  the  community  at  large.  He  lived 
to  see  remarkable  changes  as  the  work  of  settlement  and  development  was  carried  forward, 
and  as  hotel  proprietor  and  public-spirited  citizen  he  bore  an  active  and  helpful  part  in  the 
«  oi  k  of  genera]  progress. 


The  following  is  the  church  building  record  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dinneen  on  the  frontiers  oi 
Minnesota  and  Dakota,  written  by  Mrs.  Dinneen. 

Mr.  M.  J.  Dinneen  and  family  left  home  in  York  state  forty-seven  years  ago  last  July. 
Came  to  New  Dim,  Minnesota,  in  1866.  When  we  goi  to  New  Ulm,  it  was  a  German  town. 
There  was  no  American  people.  There  was  no  bishop,  no  priest,  no  church.  After  we  got 
to  New  Ulm,  I  began  to  inquire  if  there  was  a  Catholic  church  here  and  some  of  the  elderly 
people  hushed  me  up  and  said:  "Are  you  a  Catholic?"  1  said,  "we  are  Catholics."  Why, 
they  said,  "you  must  not  tell  that  here.  There  are  no  Catholics  allowed  here.  This  is  Turner's 
society  and  they  do  not  allow  any  Catholics  among  them."  I  said,  "  we  will  not  deny  being 
Catholics.  And  they  said:  "They  will  kill  you."  But  we  claimed  our  rights  to  the  Catholic 
church  and  they  did  not  kill  us. 

In  two  years  afterward,  we  were  helping  to  build  a  church  in  New  Dim.  We  weni  out 
twelve  miles  southwest  from  New  Ulm  and  boughi  a  large  tract  of  land  and  opened  a  wheal 
farm.  The  big  Cottonwood  river  ran  through  the  farm.  On  the  llat  grew  very  line  oak 
timber.     Above  on  the  river,  there  were  a  couple  of  men  who  started  a  little  steam  sawmill. 

Men   c !   from   New   Ulm  and  cut  the  oak;  hauled   it    to  the  sawmill;    had   it    sawed  and   the 

joists  in  that  church,  and  ill  the  convent  school,  were  made  of  that  oak  timber.  The  church 
was  built  and  finished;  and  the  convent  school  was  built  and  finished. 

In    live  years  alter,    L871,  the  citizens  in   that  country   planned  to  build   a   Catholic  church 

at   Sleepy   Eye,  only  three  miles  fr u r  wheat   farm,  and  we  had  In  turn  in  and  help  to 

build  thai  church.  Maurice  Dinneen  was  a  little  boy,  but  he  helped  haul  the  brick  twelve 
miles  with  a  double  team.  When  his  lather  could  not  go  with  him,  his  mother  went.  We 
•.Mil  where  the  church  was  building  as  late  as  twelve  o'clock  nights  ami  unloaded  our  load  of 
bricks  with  no  light  but  the  shining  stars  from  Heaven.  We  finished  that  church  and  Bishop 
Ireland  consecrated  it  and  confirmed  a  big  class  oi  children,  Maurice  and  Frank  Dinneen  being 

the  two  largest    boys   ill   the  idass. 

In  five  years  after  that  church  wa>  finished  (1876)  the  people  fourteen  mile-,  south  of 
Sleepj  Eye,  in  a  little  town  called  Leavenworth,  undertook  in  build  a  church  and  we  were 
claimed  for  thai  parish.     Mr.  Dinneen  was  one  of  the  head  leaders  to  help  and  work  and  build 

nil    all    those   t  Illeo   churches. 

Iii  the  year   1880,  we  made  up  our  minds  if  we  stayed  on  our  wheat    farm,  Ave  could  never 

educate  i. in    children.     The   1  c ing   through   this  western  country,  we  came  to   Huron. 

When  v,  r  got  to  Huron,  there  was  a  dot  of  a  shanty  here  and  there.  There  was  no  bishop, 
mi  priest,  no  church  and  did  not  look  as  though  there  ever  would  be.  \\  ,•  bought  the  Dakota 
II inner   and    hastened    lo    build.      It    was    in    the    s er   of    'si    that    we   got    here,      la 

the    Sll el     nl     '83    We    laid    OUT    house    ill    1  1111 11  illg  Oil  lei'. 

lather    llaire   came   along   one   day    carrying   his   church    and   chapel    on    his   shoulder.     He 

ml  1. 1. lined    I -ell     as    a    Catholic    priest.      We    turned    over    In    him    the    use    of    our    house. 

lb  n -,,i  ..in  house  as  a  church  for  about  three  years  or  more.  In  '85  we  undertook  to 
Inn      hits    where    our    church    now     stands.       .Mr.    T.    .1.    Nichols,    the    superintendent    of    the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  697 

in. nl,  presented  the  church  with  one  lot  and  the  other  two  we  had  to  buy.  In  '82  in  the  month 
of  June,  Father  Haire  celebrated  mass  on  Sunday  at  the  Dakota  House.  About  two  o'clock 
in  tin'  afternoon  a  double  wagon  drove  up  to  the  house.  Mr.  Dinneen  went  out  to  the  man 
that  was  driving.  He  says:  "I  am  looking  lor  a  Catholic  priest,  my  wife  is  dying."  Mr. 
Dinneen  asked  him  where  he  lived.  He  said  about  twenty-five  miles  southwest.  .Mr.  Dinneen 
called  Father  Haire  and  introduced  him  to  the  man  as  a  Catholic  priest.  Father  Haire 
hastily  picked  up  his  satchel  with  his  chapel  in  it  and  went  along  with  the  man.  They 
arrived  at  the  man's  house  along  towards  evening.  He  found  his  home  a  little  sod  shanty. 
He  hastened  in  and  found  the  woman  that  was  dying.  He  immediately  prepared  her  for 
death  and  stayed  with  them  till  along  in  the  night  and  the  woman  departed  from  this  life. 
After  death  had  incurred.  Father  Haire  took  his  satchel,  laid  it  down  in  the  corner  and  lay 
down  on  the  bare  floor  to  rest  a  little.  At  daylight  in  the  morning,  he  got  up,  established  an 
altar  and  said  mass  for  that  poor  departed  soul. 

After  he  celebrated  mass,  he  said  to  the  man,  "I  want  to  get  back  to  Huron  as  quick  as 
I  can."  The  man  said:  "I  can  not  take  you  back  tu  Huron.  You  will  have  to  get  back 
there  the  best  way  you  can."  Father  Haire  took  his  satchel  and  started  on  foot  for  Huron. 
\\  Inn  he  had  gone  quite  a  ways  a  man  overtook  him  in  a  little  single  wagon.  Father  Haire 
asked  him  for  a  ride.  He  said,  "Father  Haire,  where  are  you  going?"  "I  am  going  to 
Huron."  Well,  "you  can  ride  as  far  as  I  go  that  way."  When  they  got  to  the  road  where  the 
man  turned  to  another  direction,  Father  Haire  got  out  and  started  on  his  way  afoot.  He  had 
walked  quite  a  ways  when  a  man  overtook  him  with  a  double  team  and  a  lumber  wagon. 
Father  Haire  asked  him  for  a  ride.  He  askeil  Father  Haire,  "Where  are  you  going?"  "I  am 
going  to  Huron."  The  man  said:  "I  am  going  to  Huron.  You  get  in  and  ride."  Father  Haire 
said:     "Will  you  drive  me  to  the  Dakota  House?" 

Mrs.  Dinneen  happened  to  be  in  the  office  when  the  wagon  drove  up.  She  said  tu  Mr. 
Dinneen:  "There  is  Father  Haire  in  that  wagon,  go  out  and  help  him  out."  Mr.  Dinneen 
went  out  and  took  his  satchel.  The  priest  came  in.  I  met  him  in  the  office.  I  said 
"Father  Haire,  you  look  very  fatigued."  He  said:  "Yes,  I  am  very  tired  and  weak.  Get  me 
a  cup  of  hot  milk."  I  seated  him  at  a  table  in  the  dining  room.  T  said,  when  I  served  the 
cup  of  hot  milk.  "Father  Haire  we  "ill  have  dinner  ready  very  soon."  It  was  then  nearly 
two  o'clock.  He  says:  "I  can't  eat  anything.  I  have  had  untiling  to  eat  since  I  left  here 
yesterday  ami  I  have  to  be  careful  now  and  nut  eat  tun  much."  1  gut  him  a  cup  of  coffee 
and  that  is  all  he  would  take. 

After  he  gut  rested  a  little,  he  told  us  of  the  trial  he  went  through.  Did  he  grumble, 
no,  nor  did  not  find  fault.  He  said  it  was  ;i]l  fur  the  greater  glory  of  God  and  lie  was  so 
pleased  that  he  gut  there  in  time  tu  save  the  soul  of  that  poor  woman.  This  is  only  a  little 
illustration  of  what  Rev.  Father  Haire  went  through  in  the  early  days  in  Minnesota  and 
Dakota.  Nobody  ever  heard  him  grumble  or  find  fault.  Everything  was  done  for  the  greater 
glory  of  God  and  to  help  poor  humanity  on  the  frontiers  of  this  barren  region.  Oh,  what  a 
grand  man— what  a  great  man!  No  pen  ran  describe  what  he  has  done  to  help  the  poor 
i  1 1  Indies  of  South  Dakota.  He  is  now  in  Aberdeen,  chaplain  of  the  convent.  Oh,  how  proud 
we  are  when  we  hear  his  amiable,  great  name  spoken. 

We  bought  the  lots  and  started  to  build  a  church  in  'SO,  Mr.  Dinneen  going  in  debt  for 
,i  great  deal  of  the  material.  We  kept  working  and  building  till  we  finally  got  a  church.  In 
'87,  the  church  was  built  and  finished  so  mass  could  be  said  in  it.  When  the  carpenter  finished 
the  church,  he  put  the  key  in  his  pocket  and  would  nut  give  up  the  church  till  we  finished  pay- 
ing him  for  his  carpenter  work,  which  was  two  hundred  and  eighty  dollars  of  a  debt  that  was 
still  standing. 

Father  Haire  called  a  meeting  to  see  if  he  couldn't  get  some  men  to  go  with  him  to  the 
bank  to  help  raise  the  money.  As  Mr.  Dinneen  didn't  feel  able  to  be  responsible  for  any 
more  debt,  lie  did  not  go  to  the  bank.  Mr.  Hanley  who  is  living  at  Broadland  now  went  to 
the  bank  with  Father  Haire;  but  when  Father  Haire  presented  Mr.  Hanley  as  security,  the 
president  of  the  bank  would  not  take  him.     They  told  him  tu  get  Mr.  Dinneen   to  sign  the 

notes.     Father  Haire  said:      "1  can't    get    Mr    Din n.      lie   is  already  in  debt  so  heavy  that 

he  don't  know  which  way  to  turn  and  don't  know  how  he  is  going  to  get  out."  Well,  they 
-aid:  "Get  Mrs.  Dinneen  to  sign  the  notes."  Father  Haire  said  he  did  not  know  whether 
he  could  gel  her  tu  sign  the  notes  or  not.  lie  said  lie  ,li.l  not  think  he  could.  Father  Haire 
came  down  tu  the  hotel  and  called  me  and  told  me  the  trouble  he  was  having,     lie  told  me 


698  IIIST<  >RY  «  >F  S(  )L"I  I!    DAKl  >TA 

that  they  would  take  me  a-  a  signei  on  the  notes.  I  told  him  thai  I  was  afraid  Mr.  Dinneen 
would  nol  be  satisfied,  and  thai  I  felt  as  though  if  I  signed  the  notes  thai  Mr.  Dinneen  would 
hi i e  to  pay  them. 

The  priest  'liil  in.t  know  what  to  do.  Well,  I  said,  "Father  Haire,  let  us  figure  on  this. 
You  go  hack  to  the  hank  and  see  ii  thej  »ill  let  you  have  that  two  hundred  and  eighty  dol- 
lar note  on  an  installment  plan.  Have  them  agree  to  take  as  much  or  as  little  as  you  can 
possibly  give  the  firs!  oi  every  month."  1  said  "they  may  not  want  to  do  thi>:  but  as  you 
are  a  priest  they  may  do  it  to  help  you  out."  1  said,  "if  they  do  that,  you  get  the  note 
made  nut  and  I'rteli  it  down  here  and  ]  \\  ill  -  i  l;  1 1  it  I'm'  1  am  too  busj  to  uo  to  the  hank."  He 
went  up  to  the  bank  and  told  the  president,  Mr.  Criss.  Says  Mr.  Criss,  "Who's  plan  is  this'.'" 
The  cashier  of  the  bank  spoke  up  and  said  he  bet  it  was  Mrs.  Dinneen's.  And  said  lather 
Haire,  "It  is.  It  is  Mrs.  Dinneen's  plan."  The  president  spoke  up  and  said:  "Father  Haire, 
we  will  let   you   have  the  money."     They  made  a  note  for  two  hundred  and  eighty  dollars 

payable  s ueh  a   month,  whatever  he  would  be  able  to  give.     He  fetched  it  down  to  the 

hotel  and   I   signed  the  note  and  he  signed  the  note-.     He  took  it  back  to  the  bank  and  got 

his  n y  and  went  up  to  the  carpenter  of  the  church,  paid  the  bill  and  got  the  key  to  the 

church.  Tie  fetched  the  key  down  to  the  Dakota  House  and  slapped  it  on  the  counter  and 
said:  "Thank  God,  the  church  is  idee."  And  to  every  man  he  met,  Protestant  and  everyone 
else,  he  thanked  Cod  the  church  was  free. 

Then  we  struggled  and  worried  and  worked  and  paid  the  balance  of  the  debt.  Then 
we  bought  the  house  and  went  in  debt  for  that.  We  struggled  and  worried  and  worked  and 
paid  for  that  house.  And  there  are  very  few  people  here  today  that  were  here  then  and  very 
few  people  here  today  that  ever  paid  a  dollar  on  that  church  property.  We  finally,  after  years 
of  struggling,  got  the  debts  paid  up. 

The  next  church  we  had  to  pay  for  was  where  we  senl  our  hoys  to  college,  St.  Mary's. 
Kansas.  In  years  after  they  graduated,  they  undertook  to  build  a  new  church  and  the  early 
students  were  called  upon  to  build  that  church.  It  was  our  sou  George's  first  year  in  Chi- 
cago. He  was  called  on.  Our  sons  Steve  and  Ed  were  called  on.  We  wrote  and  asked  how 
much  they  would  expect  from  three  students.  They  wrote  and  said:  "All  that  you  can  give." 
We  immediately   borrowed  the  money  and  sent  them  all   we  were  able  to  give. 

And  thank  God,  the  Turners  in  Minnesota  became  our  best  and  warmest  friends.  When 
we  were  building  the  Sleepy  Eye  church,  they  turned  out  in  bodies,  men  and  women,  and 
helped  in  every  way  they  could.     These  churches,  which  1  write  about,  all  stand  today  with 

their  spires  pointing  to  the  high  heavens.     I   would  like  to  ask  you  | pie,  how    you  would 

like  today  to  see  a  woman  and  a  little  boy  helping  to  haul  brick  to  build  a  ehureh  and  unload- 
ing it  at  twelve  o'clock  at  night. 

II  grieves  me  a  little  when  I  think  of  the  first  banquet  thai  was  given  for  the  Knights 
of  Columbus  in  Huron.    The  speeches  were  made  in  (he  Royal  Hotel  and  a  pretending  Catholic 

got   up  and  showed   his  eloque lie  said:      "Times  are  ilill'erent   here  now    to  what    they  were 

when  we  used  to  have  to  go  to  mass  to  the  Dakota   lions,-  and  k 1  down  in  -pils  and  dirl 

to  hear   mass." 

Well,  the  Dakota  House  doors  were  open  to  receive  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  the  blessed 
saerament  and  we  gave  the  best  we  had.  Am!  we  gave  a  clean  plaee,  and  there  was  never 
any  spits  or  dirl  around  where  the  blessed  saerament  was  raised.  It  grieved  Mr.  Dinneen 
wlen  he  heard  if   expressed  by  a   pretending  Catholic;   but    I   said:     "Mr.  Dinneen  don't    feel 

badly.      Don't   you  know    our  Lord  was  crucified  and  why  should  we  feel  badlj    by   being   insulted 

bj    any    man   speaking  in   that   way.     Let    us  suffer  everything   for  the  sake  of  our    Divine 

JeSUS." 


JESSE  A.  SMITH. 


Jesse  A.  Smith,  who  since  the  spring  of  ism  has  I n  a  resident  of  Flandreau,  occupies 

a  prominent   position  in  it-  business  circles  as  president   of  the  M |y  County   Bank.     Indeed. 

he    i>    a    well    known    figure    in    banking    circles    throughout    the    slate    and    his    activities    along 

that    Inn    cover  considerable  scope.     He   possesses   in   large   measure   the  spirit   of   initiative, 

which nibined  with  executive  power  ami  administrative  ability,  has  made  him  a    forceful 

factoi   in  financial  circles. 


JESSE  A.  SMITH 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  701 

A  native  of  Candor,  Tioga  county,  New  York,  Mr.  Smith  was  born  on  the  3d  ol  January, 
1S52,  of  the  marriage  oi  Jesse  A.  and  Angelina  (.  Smith,  both  of  whom  have  now  passed 
away.  The  lather  was  a  wagon-maker  by  trade.  The-  son  acquired  his  education  in  the 
public  schools  and  made  his  initial  step  in  the  business  world  as  an  employe  of  McCarty  & 
Company,  general  merchants  of  Candor,  with  whom  he  remained  for  a  brief  period  and  then 
entered  the  service  of  Storrs  &  Chatfield  oi  Owego,  New  York,  as  bookkeeper  and  cashier. 
He  remained  with  that  firm  tor  a  decade  and  then  came  to  Dakota  in  1881,  entering 
the  employ  of  the  Dwight  Farm  &  Land  Company  at  Dwight,  North  Dakota,  where  he 
continued  for  two  years.  He  afterward  conducted  farming  interests  and  a  loaning  business 
on  his  own  account.  He  was  at  Wahpeton,  North  Dakota,  for  five  or  six  seasons  ami  on 
leaving  that  place  in  the  fall  of  1889  went  to  Rochester,  .Minnesota,  where  be  filled  the 
position  ot  assistant  cashier  of  the  Dniori  National  Bank.  This  gave  him  his  initial  training 
in  the  banking  business.  In  April,  1891,  he  removed  to  Flandreau,  where  he  formed  a 
partnership  with  his  brother-in-law,  H.  A.  Booth.  Tiny  purchased  the  bank  from  H. 
McConnell,  and  -Mr.  .Smith  has  since  been  actively  and  prominently  identified  with  financial 
interests.  Mr.  McConnell  had  conducted  the  institution  as  a  private  bank,  but  after  it  was 
purchased  by  Mr.  Smith  and  his  brother-in-law  it  was  reorganized  into  a  state  bank  under 
the  name  of  The  Moody  County  Hank,  with  Mr.  Smith  a>  the  president.  It  i-  today  one  of 
the  strong  financial  institutions  of  the  southeastern  part  of  the  state,  it>  success  being  built 
upon  a  substantial  basis  of  progressiveness,  tempered  by  a  safe  conservatism.  In  addition 
to  his  financial  interests  Mr.  Smith  is  a  director  ot  the  Flandreau  Independent  Lumber  Com- 
pany; i>  president  of  the  Flandreau  Elevator  i  ompany;  also  treasurer  of  the  Bishop  Hare 
Memorial  Fund,  and  owner  of  tanning  lands  in  this  state  and  elsewhere.. 

It  was  in  December,  1889,  that  Mr.  Smith  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mi^s  Cora  H. 
Booth,  and  they  traveled  life's  journey  happily  together  for  about  fourteen  years,  when 
they  were  separated  in  death,  Mrs.  Smith  passing  away  in  January,  1904.  while  their 
daughter,  Alice  M.,  died  the  following  August,  Mr.  Smith  being  thus  doubly  bereft.  <  hi  the 
20th  of  June.  1906.  he  married  again,  his  second  union  being  with  Miss  Julia  S.  Scott,  of 
Kokomo,  Indiana,  the  daughter  of  a  prominent  physician.  Their  lour  chidren  are  Jesse  A., 
Esther  E.,  Helen  C.  and  Margaret  Henrietta. 

Extensive  and  important  as  are  the  business  interests  of  Mr.  Smith,  he  has  yet  found 
time  and  opportunity  to  cooperate  in  many  measures  for  the  public  good  and  is  interested  in 
eveiy  project  that  has  to  do  with  the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  city  and  state.  He  has 
been  a  member  of  the  school  board  of  Flandreau  and  has  several  times  been  mayor  of  the 
city,  to  which  position  he  was  reelected  in  the  spring  oi  1914.  He  has  given  to  Flandreau 
a  very  helpful  administration,  conducting  municipal  affairs  with  the  same  thoroughness  and 
-y^tem  that  has  marked  his  business  career.  His  political  allegiance  has  ever  been  given 
to  the  republican  party  and  be  tries  to  aid  in  its  growth  and  insure  its  success.  He  is  equally 
active  as  a  member  of  the  Flpiscopal  church,  is  serving  as  warden  of  the  Church  of  the 
Redeemer  and  superintendent  of  the  Sunday  school  and  is  also  a  member  ami  one  of  the 
trustees  of  the  chapter  of  Calvary  Cathedral.  He  stands  for  that  which  is  highest  and  best 
in  community  life,  for  that  which  is  most  ennobling  to  the  individual,  and  his  life  ha-  been 
a  potent  element  in  advancing  the  interests  which  have  had  most  to  do  with  promoting 
progress  along  material,  intellectual,  social,  political  and  moral  lines  in  South   Dakota. 


(>.   11.   SMITH. 


O.  H.  Smith  i-  one  of  the  most  prominent  ami  influential  residents  of  Dell  Rapid-  a 
man  whose  citizenship  has  made  for  the  town'-  success  and  the  state's  upbuilding,  lie  was 
bom  in  Norway  in  1846  ami  remained  in  his  native  land  until  1869,  when  be  came  to 
America,  going  lii-t  to  Minnesota,  when'  for  several  months  he  was  employed  on  a  farm 
in  Fillmore  county.  He  afterward  turned  hi-  attention  to  clerking  in  a  general  .-tore  it 
Rushford,  Minnesota,  where  he  continued  for  two  years.  He  next  engaged  in  merchandis- 
ing on  his  own  account,  having  carefully  saved  hi-  earnings  during  his  clerkship,  ami  for 
about  four  years  he  was  thus  identified  with  commercial  interests  in  Rushford.  He  then 
disposed  of  hi-  -tore  in  that   place  ami  in  1876  removed  to  I). II  Rapids,  where  he  conducted 


702  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

a  general  stoic  until  lss.",.  Again  liis  labors  were  crowned  with  a  fair  measure  of  prosperity, 
for  his  business  interests  were  capably  conducted  and  wisely  managed.  Throughout  his 
entire  business  career  he  has  readily  discriminated  between  the  essential  and  the  nonessen- 
tial and  lias  utilized  such  forces  as  are  most  effective  factors  in  the  upbuilding  of  business 
interests. 

In  1885  Mr.  smith  turned  his  attention  to  the  real-estate  business  and  again  he  pros- 
pered, In-  activities  lending  zest  and  encouragement  to  the  upbuilders  of  the  little  city.  He 
negotiated  various  important  realty  transfers  and  so  directed  his  transactions  as  to  benefit 
his  town  as  well  a-  promote  hi>  individual  fortune.  Mill  he  extended  the  scope  of  his  activi- 
ty .  joining  with  others  in  founding  the  Granite  City  Hank  of  Hell  Rapids,  of  which  he  has 
since  served  as  president. 

Mr.  smith  has  by  no  means  confined  hi--  attention  solely  to  the  management  of  his  busi- 
ness affairs,  but  has  cooperated  in  many  projects  looking-  to  the  civic  betterment  ot  the  com- 
munity. In  1894  he  was  elected  mayor  of  hell  Rapids  and  was  reelected  to  that  position 
in  1896  and  1  s '. i T .  'jiving  to  the  city  a  businesslike  and  progressive  administration  character- 
ized by  needed   reforms  and   improve nts.     He  has  also   served  as  a  member  of  the  city 

council  and  as  a  member  of  the  school  board.  He  has  ever  shown  an  interest  in  politics, 
especially  in  all  matters  relating  to  his  city  and  county.  He  is  conceded  to  be  a  business 
man  whose  reputation  is  above  reproach  and  whose  success  has  been  most  worthily  won. 
lb-  stands  high  in  the  esteem  of  all  who  know  him  and  is  recognized  as  a  citizen  of  enter- 
prise and  sound  judgment.  His  wile,  whom  he  wedded  in  1896,  was  Miss  Anna  Strom  of 
Sioux  Falls,  and  is  a  woman  of  liberal  culture  and  refinement.  One  child,  a  daughter,  has 
been  born  to  them.  The  family  is  one  of  the  foremost  in  the  state.  One  of  Mr.  Smith's 
strongest  characteristics  has  been  his  loyalty  to  South  Dakota.  He  comes  of  a  sturdy 
ancestry,  characterized  by  many  sterling  qualities  which  have  descended  to  him.  and  through- 
out the  peiiod  of  his  residence  in  Dell  Rapids  he  has  measured  up  to  the  highest  standards 
ot  manhood  ami  citizenship.  His  has  been  an  active  career,  in  which  he  has  accomplished 
important  and  farreaching  results,  contributing  in  no  small  degree  to  the  expansion  and 
material  growth  of  city  and  stale,  and  from  which  he  himself  has  also  derived  substantial 
benefit  - 


WILLIAM  F.  ALDKFD. 


William   F.  -\ldred   i-   proprietor  "i    a    lumberyard   at    Frankfort,  which   business   he   has 

conducted    since    1904      the    year   of   his    arrival    in    the   state.      He  came    fr Iowa,   where   he 

had  previously  made  his  home   through  the  greatei    part    of   his   lite,  although   he   was  born 

in    \i it    Vernon,  Kentucky,  on  the  30th  ot  September,   1859,  his  parents  being   Robert   and 

Henrietta   (Collett)   .Milled.     The  family  is  ot  English  lineage  and  was  established  in  America 

many  generations  ago.     The    father   was   a    fat i    bj    occupation,   following   that    pursuit 

throughout  his  entire  life,  which  was  terminated,  however,  in  L860,  when  he  was  but  thirty- 
two  years  of  age.  Be  was  laid  to  resi  in  the  cemetery  at  Mount  Vernon,  Kentucky,  and  his 
wile,   who   long  survived  him.  passed  away    in    L912  and   was  buried  at    Ocheyedan,  Iowa. 

William  F.  Aldred  was  a  lad  of  Beven  years  when  he  went   to  the  Eawkeye  stale  with 

hi-    mother   and    brother   and    in    the    scl Is    of    Iowa    he   , pleted    his   education,   continuing 

hi-   studies   to   the   age   ol    tweut\    ..nr    miiis   through    the    winter    seasons,    while   the    summer 

months  were  devoted  to  faun  work.     On  attaining  his  majority  he  purchased  a   farm  which 

erated    until    he    turned    his    attention    to    the    lumber    business,    purchasing    a    yard    at 

Ocheyedan,     This  was  in    L894  and   for  ten  years   he  conducted  the  business,  building  up  a 

trade    which    necessitated   his   handling   an    extensive   a nt    of    lumber   each    year.      He 

also  opened  a  private  bank  at  Ocheyedan  and  conducted  both  interests  up  to  the  time  of  his 
removal  to  South  Dakota,  when  lie  disposed  of  his  business  in  Iowa.  (In  removing  to  frank- 
fort  1 pened   a    lumberyard   and   now    does  a   large  business   in   building   materials,   being 

:i led   an  extensive  patronage  which   is  well  merited  by  reason  of  his  In -able  business 

methods,  his  indefatigable  industrj  and  his  efforts  to  please.  Many  other  business  interests 
have  al-o  profited  h\  his  cooperation,  for  he  is  a  man  of  sound  judgment  and  resourcefulness. 
He  is   now    treasurer  of   the    Frankfort    Elevator  C pany   and  a   director  of  the  .Tames  Kiver 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  703 

Bank,  built  the  Farmers  State  Bank  building  and  is  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business, 
negotiating  many  important  realty  transfers.  Whatever  he  undertakes  he  carries  forward 
to  successful  completion  and  the  course  which  he  has  followed  is  one  which  will  bear  close 
investigation  and  scrutiny. 

On  the  16th  of  March,  1886,  at  Sutherland,  Iowa,  Mr.  Aldred  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Emma  J.  Osborne,  a  daughter  of  Page  and  Anna  (Poizer)  Osborne.  The  father,  a  pioneer 
agriculturist  of  Iowa,  passed  away  at  Ocheyedan  in  November,  1910,  when  seventy-two  years 
"i  age,  and  was  there  buried.  His  widow  still  makes  her  home  at  Ocheyedan.  To  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Aldred  have  been  born  five  children,  as  follows:  Adelbert,  who  died  on  the  21st  of 
April  1900,  when  twelve  years  of  age;  Vesta  A.,  who  married  C.  W.  Habicht,  now  conducting 
a  general  store  at  Wessington  Springs,  South  Dakota;  Viola  E.,  a  high-school  student;  Lulu 
A.,  who  also  attends  high  school;  and  Herbert  W.,  likewise  pursuing  his  education. 

Mr.  Aldred  has  always  been  a  stalwart  republican  since  age  conferred  upon  him  the 
right  of  franchise  and  has  done  all  in  his  power  to  further  the  interests  of  the  party  yet 
has  never  been  an  office  seeker.  He  is  an  exemplary  representative  of  Masonry  and  he  also 
has  membership  with  the  Modem  Woodmen  of  America.  His  life  has  been  well  spent  and 
his  entire  career  has  been  an  active  and  useful  one.  Prompted  by  laudable  ambition,  he  has 
gradually  worked  his  way  upward  and  he  now  controls  important  trade  and  financial  interests 
that  contribute  to  the  prosperity  of  the  community  as  well  as  to  his  individual  success. 


MAURICE  DINNEEN. 


The  name  of  Dinneen  has  long  been  a  familiar  one  to  the  citizens  of  Beadle  county, 
South  Dakota,  and  as  a  representative  of  one  of  the  worthy  and  honored  families  Maurice 
Dinneen  is  well  known.  He  was  born  April  11,  1860,  in  Malone,  New  York,  but  during  his 
early  boyhood  was  brought  by  his  parents  to  the  middle  west,  the  family  home  being  estab- 
lished in  Brown  county,  Minnesota.  There  he  was  reared  and  remained  until  he  came  with 
hi-  father  to  Huron.  Here  he  embarked  immediately  in  the  livery  business,  building  bains 
and  maintaining  the  business  along  the  most  strictly  modern  lines  until  he  now  owns  one 
of  the  best  equipped  liveries  either  in  this  state  or  North  Dakota.  He  has  a  fine  funeral 
outfit,  a  bus  line,  a  hack  line,  an  ambulance  and  various  kinds  of  vehicles  for  private  use, 
keeping  twenty-six  head  of  horses.  He  has  always  lived  an  active  life  but  has  confined  his 
attention  chiefly  to  the  livery  business,  which  has  brought  him  a  substantial  measure  of 
success.     Besides  his  line  barn  he  owns  considerable  city  property  in  Huron. 

In  1891  Mr.  Dinneen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ellen  Lavery.  of  Beaver  Dan., 
Wisconsin,  and  to  them  have  been  born  two  children:  Josephine,  who  married  Mart  Kunie  of 
Aberdeen  and  has  one  son,  Maurice  J.;  and  John,  who  is  in  the  revenue  office  in  Aberdeen. 
No  history  of  Beadle  county  would  be  complete  without  extended  reference  to  the  Dinneen 
family  and  a  lengthy  sketch  of  Michael  J.  Dinneen,  father  of  Maurice,  is  given  on  another 
page  of  this  volume.  Like  his  father,  Maurice  Dinneen  has  ever  proved  himself  a  public- 
spirited  citizen  and  one  read}'  to  give  active  support  to  any  project  for  the  betterment  of 
the  community. 


JOHN  W.  MARTIN. 


Watertown  owes  more  perhaps  to  the  efforts  of  John  W.  Martin  than  to  any  other 
citizen.  His  work  has  been  must  effective  in  promoting  the  development  and  upbuilding  "i 
tin-  city  as  In'  siein-  to  see  far  into  the  possibilities  and  to  work  advantageously  for  public 
progress  Illinois  claims  him  as  a  native  son,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Scales  Mound, 
<  ii-i  ube]  9,  1856,  his  parents  being  Henry  and  Iveturah  (Thomas)  Martin,  both  of  whom  were 
natives  of  England.     They  came  to  the  United  States  about  1845,  when  in  young  manhood 

and   young   w anhood,  ami   the   father  was  engaged    in    farming  and  also   in   lead   mining. 

Mr.  Martin  passing  away  in  1900,  while  his  wife  died  in   1894. 

John  \V.  Martin  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  supplemented  his  public-school 
education  by  study  in  the  German-English  College  at  Galena,  Illinois,  and  in  the  State  Normal 


704  IIIST<  >kY  <  IF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

Bchool  at  Platteville,  Wisconsin.  Following  the  completion  of  his  school  life  he  t <>< >k  up  the 
profession  oi  teaching,  which  lie  followed  foi  two  years.  He  afterward  engaged  in  farming 
and  in  August,  L885,  arrived  in  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Watertown.  He  today  conducts  a 
real-estate  and  investment  business  and  is  a  prominent,  active  and  influential  business  man. 
ll'  was  one  of  the  prime  movers  in  the  organization  of  the  Dakota  Loan  &  Trust  Company 
and   also   of   the    Watertown    National    Hank.     He   was   elected   a    member   of   the   board   "i 

directors  of  both  corporal -  as  well  as  the  secretary  of  the  first  named  ami  he  also  served 

i"i   two  years  as  cashier  of  the  bank.     He  was  one  oi  lour  who  organized  toe  Dakota  Mutual 

Insurance  i  pan}  and  has  since  been  active  in  its  conduct  and  has  contributed  much  to  the 

remarkable  growth  and  success  of  the  business.  He  is  now  vice  president  of  the  company 
and  is  in  charge  of  its  loans  and  real-estate  department.  Again  he  found  scope  for  his 
industry    and    enterprise    his    dominant    qualities — in    the    organization    of    the    Watertown 

C M. Trial  Club,  of  which  be  is  now  our  of  the  directors,  active  in  promoting  the  work   oi 

that  organization,  which  has  been  an  effective  factot  in  broadening  the  business  connections 
of  the  city  and  furthering  the  intrusts  of  Watertown  along  many  linos  of  general  and  civic 
improvement.     He  is  likewise  the  vice  president  of  the  First  National   Hank  and  indeed   has 

l n   for  a   number  of  years  one  of  the  foremost  men   in  the  business  and   financial   life  of 

Watertown.  He  is  now  heavil}  interested  in  South  Dakota  real  estate  and  as  a  real-estate 
and   investment   broker  has  an  extensive  clientage. 

The  same  spirit  of  activity  characterizes  his  political  connections.  He  is  a  democrat  and 
has  been  one  of  the  foremost  men  of  Ids  party  in  the  northeastern  section  of  the  state,  lie 
served  for  ten  years  as  a   member  of  the  democratic  state  central  committee,  was  chairman 

in  the  year  L904  and  in  L912  was  chairman  of  the  democratic  state  executive  c ittee.    In 

1908  lie  was  made  a  presidential  elector  and  lie  lias  twice  been  nominated  on  the  democratic 
ticket  for  the  state  legislature,  while  in  1902  lie  was  the  candidate  of  his  part}  for  governor 
oi    South    Dakota.     That    his   fellow    townsmen    have   the   utmost    confidence   in   his   business 

ability  and   his   loyalty   to  the  public  " 1   is   indicated   b}    I  he   fact    that    they    have  seven   times 

elected  him  to  serve  as  their  mayor,  during  which  period  he  gave  the  city  a  most  business- 
like administration,  resulting   in   public  benefit  alone  many    line-. 

In  L909  Mr.  Martin  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mrs.  Nellie  L.  Budd,  formerly  Mis-  Hattie 
Hobart,  of  Washington,  D.  C.  They  hold  membership  in  the  Congregational  church  and  are 
very  prominent  socially.  .Mr.  Martin  holds  membership  with  Kampeska  Lodge,  No.  13, 
A.  I-'.  &  A.  M.;  Watertown  Chapter,  No.  12,  R.  A.  M.;  Watertown  Comrnandery,  No.  ;.  K.  T.; 

I  El  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N-  M.  S.,  of  Sioux  Kails.     II.-  also  belongs  to  Watertown  Lodge, 

\o.  838,  B.  P.  0.  I;.;  to  Tri-hocton  Lodge,  No.  ;,  K.  I'.:  to  the  Ancient  Order  of  United 
workmen;  and  to  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  and  he  is  likewise  a  member  of  the 
Watertown  Country  Club.  In  all  things  he  displays  an  initiativi  spirit  that  is  an  element 
essential  to  success.  He  i-  not  afraid  to  mark  out  new  path-  and  where  his  judgmcnl  indi- 
cates he  does  not  hesitate  to  pursue  a  course  that  seems  to  promise  success.  That  liis 
sagacit}  i-  keen,  hi-  enterprise  unfaltering  and  his  progressiveness  shrewd  is  indicated  in  the 
high   position  which    he  now    occupies  and  the   success  which    has  attended  his  efforts. 


CHARLES   FRANKLIN    MAYNARD. 

Charles  Franklin  Maynard,  who  lias  done  much  for  the  development,  improvement  and 
colonization  of  land-  in  the  upper  Mississippi  valley,  is  now  president  of  the  Yankton  Land 
Company,  which  he  organized  and  incorporated  in  L912.  Me  was  horn  in  F'reeport,  Illinois, 
April  o.  i-;;,.  Hi-  father.  David  Maynard,  w.i-  a  native  of  the  Empire  state,  while  his 
mother,  w  ho  hole  t  he  maiden  name  of  Caroline  Keohler,  was  a  native  of  Germany.    They  were 

married   in    L851   and  celebrated  their  sixtj  second   wedding   i iversary   at    Burbank,  South 

Dakota     in     \ -t.    1913,  al    which    lime   both    were  in    vigorous   health.      Mr.    Maynard   came 

to  South  Dakota  in  early  pioneer  times,  living  in  the  slate  for  a  number  of  year-  before  lie 
broughl  hi-  iainil\  in  1880.  Their  home  was  established  at  that  time  near  Burbank,  where 
the}  have  resided  continuously  since,  being  among  the  valued  ami  respected  residents  oi 
thai  -non.  In  their  family  were  three  sons  and  three  daughters;  Hattie,  now-  the  wife 
0f  William  Bennett,  of  Hanover,  Illinois:  Carrie,  the  wife  of  Dr.  Lyon,  of  Minneapolis;  Alma. 


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who  married  Dr.  J.  H.  Nichols,  also  practicing  in  Minneapolis;  (  harles  I'.;  Frederick  II..  a 
farmer  living  in  Ponca,  Nebraska;  and  William  II.,  who  resides  upon  the  "1.1  homestead  farm. 

Charles  Franklin  Maynard  was  educated  in  the  subscription  schools  of  his  home  district, 
but  the  opportunities  for  acquiring  an  education  were  very  meager,  owing  to  the  sparse 
population  of  the  region  and  the  lack  of  good  schools.  He  remained  at  home  until  his  twenty- 
first  year  and  then  went  to  Elgin,  Illinois,  where  he  was  employed  as  a  machinist.  In  1891 
lie  returned  to  Smith  Dakota  and  rented  a  farm  in  Clay  county,  but  was  ambitious  to  own 
property,  ami  formulated  a  plan  whereby  this  was  made  possible.  He  arranged  for  his 
purchase  of  farm  land  by  making  a  payment  of  fifty  dollars,  ami  -nun  he  began  to  liny  farms 
on  speculation.     He  has  handled  large  tracts  of  land,  amounting  to  many  thousands  of  acres, 

and  he  is  at    present   tl wner  of   about   two  thousand   acres  of   South    Dakota,   Iowa   am! 

Colorado  farm  lands.  In  1913  lie  did  some  extensive,  important  and  valuable  work  in 
colonization  on  Mississippi  lands  and.  readily  recognizing  tin  opportunities  of  the  west,  lie 
lias  made  good  use  of  his  advantages,  nut  only  to  the  benefit  of  himself,  but  also  fur  the 
upbuilding  ami  progress  of  the  community.  In  191:.'  he  organized  the  Yankton  Land  Company. 
of  which  he  has  served  as  president  since  its  incorporation,  and  under  his  guidance  the  busi- 
ness of  the  company  has  bei  n  successfully  ami  profitably  conducted. 

On  tin'  3d  of  duly.  1898,  Mr.  Maynard  was  married  to  Miss  Emma  Covei'dale,  a  daughter 
of  Mi.  and  Mrs.  William  Coverdale,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  England  and  are  now 
living  in  Vermillion,  South  Dakota.     The  only  child  of  this  marriage  is  Charles   Franklin,  Jr. 

Mr.  Maynard  enjoys  motoring  and  frequently  makes  an  extended  tour  in  his  car.  He  is 
a  republican  where  national  issues  are  involved  and  easts  an  independent  local  ballot. 
Fraternally  he  holds  membership  with  the  Woodmen  of  the  World,  the  Independent  Order 
of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  and  he  is  likewise  a  member 
of  the  Baptist  church.  He  stands  today  as  one  of  the  prominent  and  prosperous  residents 
of  Yankton,  his  success  due  to  his  early  economies,  his  indefatigable  energy  and  industry.  He 
has,  too.  keen  business  acumen  and  seems  to  see  from  the  circumference  to  the  very  center 
of  things  and  recognize  the  vital  force  therein.  His  understanding  of  the  resources  anil  the 
opportunities  of  the  northwest  have  led  to  his  investment  in  lands,  and  his  speculation  ill 
real  estate  has  brought  splendid  returns.  He  has  [lone  much,  too,  for  the  development  of 
South  Dakota  and  she  has  reason  to  rank  him  with  her  valued  and  worthy  citizens. 


GEORGE   M.  BUTLER. 


Every  phase  of  pioneer  life  in  the  west  is  familiar  to  George  M.  Butler,  who  has  practi- 
cally always  resided  on  this  side  of  the  Mississippi  and  is  today  the  proprietor  of  one  of  the 
oldest  jewelry  establishments  of  Deadwood.  He  was  born  in  llanava.  now  Montour.  New 
York,  near  Seneca  Lake,  in  Schuyler  county,  October  7,  1851,  a  son  of  Squire  T.  and  Rachel 
(McClure)  Butler,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  the  Empire  state.  The  father  was  bom  at 
Deposit,  Delaware  county.  March  28,  1824,  and  the  mother's  birth  occurred  at  Havana.  New 
York.  April  4.  1830.  Squire  T.  Butler  learned  the  jeweler's  trade  ami  watch  making  in  early 
life  and  in  1861  went  to  Colorado,  residing  in  Denver  until  lsii:;.  lie  thee  returned  to  New 
York   and   took   his   family  to  Denver.     In    1366  he  journeyed  across  the  plains  to  St.  Joseph, 

\li-s i.  where  he  arrive, 1  on  the  1st  of  .January,  1867.     Soon  afterward  he  purchased  a  farm 

in  Clinton  county.  Missouri,  where  he  made  his  home  until  the  spring  of  lsii  and  then  came 
to  the  Black  Mills,  settling  in  Deadwood,  where  In-  engaged  in  the  jewelry  business,  also  doing 
manufacturing  and  repairing  along  that  line.  He  continued  actively  in  business  until  1890, 
when  he  retired  to  his  farm  in  Missouri,  where  he  resided  until  his  death,  which  occurred  on 
the  28th  of  August,  1900,     lb'  widow  passed  awaj   upon  the  home  farm  October  4,  1908. 

George  H.  Butler  was  die  third  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  si\  children,  lie  attended 
the  public  schools  of  his  native  state  until  he  accompanied  his  parents  on  their  removal  to 
Denver  and  later  he  attended  scl 1  in  Clinton  county,  Missouri.    His  educational  opportunif  ii 

however,     wen-    somewhat     limited     but     be    has    since     made    p I     use    of    his    time    and     Ins 

advantages  and  is  today  numbered  among  the  prosperous  and  enterprising  merchants  of  the 
1'daek  Hills  country.  In  1877,  when  his  father  came  to  Deadwood.  George  M.  Butler  pur- 
chased a  flock  oi  sheep  ami  engaged  in  breeding  ami  raising  sheep  until  1881,  when  he  returned 


708  illSTi  >KY  (  )!•   S<  )UTH  DAKOTA 

i"  Deadwood  to  assist  his  father.  In  1890  he  purchased  Lis  father's  mercantile  interests  and 
has  since  conducted  the  business,  manufacturing  and  repairing  jewelry  and  also  selling  jewelry, 
watches,  ..lurks  and  optical  goods.     This   is  today  one  of  the  oldest  jewelry    establishments 

of  Deadwood  and  one  of  the  most   reliable.     He  devotes  his  entire  ti to  the  business  and 

carries  a  large  and  well  selected  stock,  for  which  he  finds  a  ready  sale  because  of  his  reasonable 
prices  and  honorable  methods. 

In  the  fall  ..I  is'.il  Mr.  Butlei  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Anna  M.  Chambers,  who 
was  burn  in  Rochester,  N.  w  i'orfe.  Her  people  removed  westward  to  Iowa  and  later  went  to 
Deadwood,  South  Dakota,  where  the  mother  died.  The  father  afterward  made  his  way  to 
Alaska  but  later  returned  to  Oregon  and  new  maintains  his  residence  upon  a  farm  in  Josephine 

county,  that  slate.     He  is  a  steam  engineer  by  trade.     To  Mr.  and   Mrs.  Butler  have   I n 

hum  two  children:  George  N.,  who  was  hern  duly  is.  1893,  and  is  now  a  druggist,  residing 
.'i  Gn  j  I  mil.  Wyoming;  and  Hazel  McClure,  who  was  born  October  9,  1894,  and  is  a  resident  of 
\  ancouver,  Washington. 

Mr.  Butler  belongs  to  the  Business  Men's  Club.  In  politics  he  is  independent,  nor  lias 
he  ever  aspired  to  office.  He  was  largely  reared  upon  the  western  frontier  and  has  been 
closely  assoeiated  with  many  phases  of  pioneer  life.  He  lived  in  Denver  when  it  was  a  small 
town  and  came  to  the  Black  Hills  when  this  section  of  the  state  was  but  sparsely  settled. 
Latei  he  became  an  active  factor  in  commercial  circles  in  Deadwood  and  is  today  a  prominent 
representative  of  mercantile  life. 


RO}  Al.   II.  JONES. 


In  taking  up  the  personal   history   of  those  who  have  contributed   to  the  development, 

upbuilding,  progress  and  prosperity  of  South   Dakota  it  is  imperative  that    mention   be  le 

of   Royal  II.  Jones,  of   Yankton,   who  after  long  years  of  active  ci iction   with   important 

business    interests   is   now    living   retired.     He    was    horn    in    Milwaukee.    Wisconsin,   Octobei 

in.    L845,  a  s.mi   of  .lame,    [•'.  and   Adelphia    (M n    doings,   both   of   whom    were   natives   of   the 

stale  of  New    York,  horn  in  the  vicinity  ol   Syracuse. 

Removing  westward  to  Wisconsin,  .lames  F.  .lone-,  purchased  a  farm  three  miles  from 
the  city  of  Milwaukee  and  (here  carried  on  general  agricultural  pursuits  for  a  time.  He 
finally  purchased  another  farm  in  Rock  county,  Wisconsin,  in  1853  and  continued  its  cultiva- 
tion and  improvement  for  a  number  of  years,  becoming  an  important  factor  in  the  agricul- 
tural development  of  that  district.  Eventually,  however,  he  purchased  a  hotel  n  Magnolia, 
Wisconsin,  and  also  entered  mercantile  circles  in  that  place,  establishing  and  conducting  a 
store.  In  1851  he  removed  to  Geneva,  Minnesota,  where  lie  built  a  hotel  and  laid  out  the 
town- ile.  also  starting  a  general   mercantile  store.     He  made  a   great   success  in   his  various 

undertakings  there  as  a  far r,  financier,  merchant  and  hanker  ami  became  a  very  prominent, 

influential   man  of   the  c munity.     He  was  a    most    practical   business   man   in   all   that    he 

undertook.     He  never  th ized  concerning  possibilities  but  set  at  once  to  work  to  utilize  the 

practical  phases  of  a  situation  and  often  by   coordinating  seemingly  diverse  elements  brought 

about    a    i i . 1 1  mi. us  and   unified   whole,   that    produced   splendid    financial   results.     His   was, 

indeed,  an  active  useful  and  well  -pent  life  and  his  death  was  the  occasion  of  deep  regret 
to  inn n \  friends  when  he  passed  away  in  1900,  at  the  age  of  seventy-seven  years.  For  a 
decade  he  had  survived  his  wife,  who  dad  in  1891.  In  their  familj  were  six  children,  of 
whom  Royal  II.  is  the  eldest,  the  other-  being:  I).  E.,  a  resident  of  Geneva,  Minnesota;  Helen 
M-.  the  wife  of  J.  W.   Howard,  of  California;    Adele  C,  the  wile  of  Robert    Miller,  of  Santa 

Barbara,  California;   J.    K..   a    resident    ol    California;    ami    Mark    \1  .   a    | tinent    insurance 

dealei   ol    Vlbei  i   Lea,  Minnesota. 

Royal   II.  .h -   accompanied   hi-   parents  on   their   remoi  il   to  Geneva,    Minnesota,   where 

1,(1   acquired   a    I led   education,   owing   to   the   primitive   conditii i    the   scl Is   ol    thai 

period,     lie  pursued  hi-  -Indies,  however,  to  the  age  ol   sixteen  years  ami  then  began  active 

work  with  In-   lather,  being  employed  u] the  farm  and   in   the  store  until  he  attained  his 

1 ority.     In    1866  lie  mine  t,,  South  Dakota  with  (  harles  Mclntyre  and  the  Lee  and  Morey 

families.  Foi  a  time  the}  operated  a  -aw  null  in  Yankton,  alter  which  Mr.  .limes  secured  a 
I option    ami    then    a    home-lead    claim    three    miles    west    of    Yankton,    making    in    all    three 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  709 

hundred  and  twenty  acres.  For  six  years  he  farmed  that  property  without  success,  owing  to 
the  many  handicaps  caused  by  drouth,  the  grasshopper  scourge  and  other  unsurmountable  and 
unavoidable  difficulties.  About  the  termination  of  that  period  he  rented  his  farm  and  crops 
began  to  grow,  so  that  the  rental  made  an  assured  income.  Taking  up  his  abode  in  Yankton, 
he  dealt  in  horses  for  one  year  and  then  went  to  the  San  Juan  district  of  Colorado  to  look 
after  mining  interests,  remaining  in  that  region  for  a  year.  He  then  returned  to  Yankton 
ami  soon  afterward  went  to  Meekling,  South  Dakota,  where  he  established  a  stock  ranch. 
At  that  point  he  embarked  in  the  cattle  business,  in  which  he  continued  tor  four  years, 
but  in  lssl  his  entire  stock  was  drowned  in  the  great  Hood  of  that  year  on  the  Missouri. 
'Ibis  completely  bankrupted  him  and  he  was  forced  to  begin  business  life  anew.  With  the 
assistance  of  his  father  he  purchased  three  hundred  cattle  and  started  in  again  at  Heckling 
as  ;i  dealer  in  live  stock,  but  did  not  remain  there.  In  1882  he  went  to  Bon  Homme  county, 
where  he  owned  some  land,  and  remained  in  that  district  for  four  years,  during  which  time 
success  attended  his  efforts  in  considerable  measure  and  he  recuperated  his  losses. 

In  lS8(i  Mr.  Jones  again  went  to  Geneva,  .Minnesota,  with  the  intention  of  joining  his 
father  in  business  and  remained  for  a  year.  In  lss?,  however,  he  was  in  Duluth  as  an 
inspector  for  the  state  of  Minnesota  as  a  member  of  the  warehouse  and  railway  commission. 
He  continued  to  act  as  an  inspector  for  ten  years,  or  until  1897,  and  during  that  period  he 
erected  a  pleasant  residence  in  Duluth,  which  he  still  owns.  When  a  decade  had  passed  he 
went  again  to  Albert  Lea.  Minnesota,  where  he  remained  with  his  father,  assisting  him  in 
the  management  of  his  large  business  interests,  continuing  at  that  point  until  1002.  In  the 
meantime,  or  in  1900,  his  father  died  and  Royal  H.  Jones  assisted  in  settling  up  the  estate. 
He  returned  t«.  Yankton  in  1902  and  made  extensive  investments  in  city  property,  since 
which  time  he  has  here  lived  retired,  giving  his  supervision  to  the  management  of  his  real- 
estate  interests  and  the  direction  of  his  other  business  affairs.  lie  is  the  vice  president  of 
the  Yankton  Telephone  Company  and  has  large  realty  holdings,  which  return  to  him  a  most 
gratifying  annual  income. 

1 'ii  the  12th  ot  January,  lscs.  in  Yankton,  Mr.  Jones  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss 
Adelia  C.  Guild,  a  native  (>i  Syracuse.  New  York,  and  a  daughter  of  James  and  Sarah  (Mer- 
rill  Guild.     There  were  two  children-:     Mrs.    I s;   and  Emory  R.  Guild,  a  printer  by  trade. 

who  went  to  California  and  died  in  Bakersfield.  Mr.  Guild  died  in  New  York  and  Mrs.  Guild 
married  James  D.  Prentice,  who  went  to  Yankton  in  1864  and  started  the  first  shoemaker's 
shop  there.  Mrs.  Prentice  died  in  March,  1900,  and  Mr.  Prentice  passed  away  in  1898.  He  was 
an  active  Mason.  The  only  child  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jones.  Lottie  D..  died  in  1890,  at  the  age 
of  nineteen  years,  but  they  are  now  rearing  an  adopted  daughter,  Mabel  Layton  Jones.  Mrs 
Jones  is  a  member  of  the  Congregational  church  and  Mr.  Jones  belongs  to  the  Ancient  Order 
of  United  Workmen.  In  politics  he  is  a  prciyres-ive  republican — in  fact,  he  has  been  a 
progressive  in  every  relation  of  life,  never  content  to  stand  still  but  always  advancing 
along   lines   which   have  given   him   a   broader   outlook  and   wider   opportunity.     There  have 

1 n   times  when  disasters  have  threatened  him  and  when  business  failure  seemed   imminent, 

but  with  characteristic  purpose  and  determination  he  has  pursued  his  way,  making  the  best 
possible  use  of  opportunities,  and  today  he  is  numbered  among  the  capitalists  of  Yankton, 
possessing  a  handsome  competence  that  enables  him  to  live  retired  save  for  the  super- 
vision which  he  gives  to  his  property. 


WILLIAM  J.  JONES. 


William  J.  Jones  is  the  secretary  of  the  Spink  Count)'  Farmers  Mutual  Insurance  Com- 
pany of  Frankfort,  which  position  he  has  occupied  since  L908.  He  was  a  young  man  in  the 
twenties  when  he  arrived  in  South  Dakota,  establishing  his  home  within  the  borders  of  the 
territory  in  1885.  He  came  from  Sandwich,  Illinois,  his  native  city,  his  birth  having  there 
occurred  on  the  7th  of  February,  1857,  his  parents  being  John  and  Johanna  (Sly)  Jones. 
The  father,  who  followed  the  occupation  of  farming,  w  is  a  native  of  Wales  and  came  t<>  the 
new  world  in  1844.  He  settled  in  Illinois  in  1845  and  in  1850  traveled  on  foot  across  the  coun- 
try to  California,  returning  in  1854.  He  purchased  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  government 
land  at  a  dollar  and  a  quarter  per  acre  and  sold  that  property  in  1898  for  one  hundred  and 


Tin  HIST!  iRY  I  >F  S(  >UTH   DAK<  )TA 

fifty  dollars  per  acre.     His  deatl :urred   in  the  same  year  when  he  had  reached  the  age  of 

ieventj  one,  and  lie  was  laid  to  rest  in  the  Millington  (111.)  cemetery.  His  widow  still  resides 
at  Sandwich,  Illinois,  and  has  reached  the  very  advanced  age  of  eighty-eight  years. 

William  .1.  Jones  obtained  hi-  primary  education  in  his  native  town,  pursuing  his  >t ml i.s 
i..  the  age  "i  twenty  years,  while  in  Hi''  summer  months  lie  worked  mi  his  father's  farm. 
lie  then  attended  the  Bryant  iS  Stratton  Business  <  ollege  in  Chicago  ami  afterward  became  a 
clerk  in  a  dine  store  in  that  city.  About  1879  he  became  connected  with  railway  interests,  to 
which  he  devoted  his  attention  until  1882.  In  that  year  he  went  to  Storm  Lake,  Iowa,  where 
lie  ran  an  engine  until  1885,  when. he  came  to  South  Dakota  ami  entered  into  partnership 
with  A.  M.  Costello  in  the  purchase  of  a  drug  store  at  Frankfort.  That  business  was  con- 
ducted by  the  firm  for  three  years,  at  the  end  of  which  time  Mr.  Jones  purchased  his  part- 
ner'-, interest  and  remained  a-  soli'  piopriotoi  lor  eleM  n  years,  winning  siih-tantial  success 
during  that  period,  lie  then  sold  out  and  invested  in  two  hundred  and  twenty-three  acres 
in  land  and  afterward  bought  additional  land,  so  that  he  now  nans  six  hundred  and  sixty -three 
acres,  the  development  and  improvement  of  which  he  personally  manages,  lie  ha-  become 
reci  gnized  as  one  of  the  foremost  agriculturists  of  his  county  ami  he  also  has  other  important 
business  connections,  being  president  of  the  dames  River  Bank,  president  of  the  Frankfort 
Elevator  Company,  director  of  the  Citizens  Lumber  Company,  and  secretary  "t  tin-  Spink 
County  Farmers  Mutual  Insurance  Company,  all  of  which  arc  important  business  enterprises, 
contributing    to   the    material    development    of    his   section    of    the    state,      lie   has   also   erected 

yi us   buildings  and   his  business  interests  have  ever  been   of  a   character   to   further   public 

progress. 

Dm  the  ith  oi  November,  1888,  at  Lake  Byron,  Mr.  Jones  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss 
Grace  I  nderhill,  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Alfred  Cnderhill.  The  father,  a  pioneer  agricul- 
turist o!  South  Dakota,  passed  away  in  1913  and  lie-  buried  at  Don, a.  Nebraska.  Hi-  wi. low- 
now    kes   he     I" in   Tilden.   that    -tate.      Our   subject    ami   hi-   wife   have   one   son.  Otho  J., 

who   is   attending    -el 1. 

\l,    Jones  exercises   his   right   of   franchise   in  support   of  the  men  and   measures  of  the 

republican  partj    and  is  a  local  leadet    in  it-  ranks.     He  has  served  as  maj the  city  for 

six  veai-  past,  ami  has  given  to  Frankfort  a  businesslike  administration  that  has  been  pro- 
ductive  of.   various   needed   reforms   and    improvements    in    municipal    manage nt.     He   has 

attained  the  Knight  Templar  degree  in  Masonry  as  a  member  ol  the  commanderj  at  Red- 
field  and  he  also  belongs  to  the  Elks  lodge,  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the 
Modem  Woodmen  o)  America.  In  his  business  career  he  has  advanced  steadily  step  by  step, 
gaining  at  all  times  a  broader  outlook  and  wider  opportunities,  which  he  has  improved  to 
tl,e  benefit  of  the  community  as  well  as  to.  the  advancement  of  his  individual  interests. 
His  life  record  should  servt  to  enc age  and  inspire  others,  showing  what  may  be  accom- 
plished when  determination  and  energy  point  out   the  way 


GEORGE  L.  CARPENTER. 


George  L.  Carpenter  is  a  native  ,,f  Vermillion  township,  Clay  county,  South  Dakota, 
where  he  is  now  Successfully  engaged  in  farming  and  dairying.     He  was  horn  in   1862,  a  son 

of  Aaron   and    Ke/iah   Carpenter,   both   natives  of   Vermont,   wl migrated   to   Nebraska    in 

L858  and  settled  in  Dakota  territorj  in  1861.  Thej  located  in  Claj  county  and  the  fatlt  i 
proved  up  on  government   land   in  Vermillion  township,  operating   his   farm   until  his  death, 

which  or  I   in    February,   L914.     He   was  among   the   very  earliest   of   pioneer  settlers  in 

Clay  e ty  and  lived  to  witness  many  remarkable  changes  in  his  locality.     He  survived  Ins 

ivif'e  i.o  a  numbei  oi  years,  as  she  was  called  to  her  reward  in  L905.  To  them  were  horn 
tl,,.   following  children:    (ine   who  died   in   infancy;    Alba   J.,  a   resident  of   British  Cdlumbiaj 

,   ,iMl     \l..   the   wife  of    E.   D.  Cowles,  of   Vermillion;   and   G ge   L.,  of   this   review.     The 

father  was  held  in  high  esteem  by  his  fello-w  citizens,  wl lected  him  as  their  representative 

t.,  the  -tate  legislature  on  the  republican  ticket,  and  he  also  held  a  number  of  c ty  offices, 

including  that  of  sheriff. 

George  I..  Carpenter  gained  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Clay  county  and  then 
concentrated    hi-   attenti ipon    farming,   owning    and    operating   sixty-three   acres   of   the 


Mil.  AND   MRS.  AARON   I  ARPENTEE 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  713 

homestead,  which  consisted  originally  of  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres.  He  does  general 
farming,  but  specializes  to  some  extent  in  dairying,  which  lias  proved  very  profitable,  as  his 
cows  are  fine  specimens  of  dairy  animals  and  as  he  understands  thoroughly  the  care  ol  them 
and  the  sanitary  precautions  necessary  to  secure  the  purity  of  his  dairy  products.  His  farm 
is  located  just  outside  of  the  limits  of  Vermillion  and  its  proximity  to  the  city  is  of  incal- 
culable value  to  him  in  his  business. 

In  1887  Mr.  Carpenter  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary  Arthur,  a  native  of  Canada, 
wli.i  in  1884  accompanied  her  parents  to  tin-  state.  To  this  union  were  born  six  children, 
four  sons  and  two  daughters,  namely:  Arthur  A.,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  high  school  and 
is  now  at  home;  William  A.,  a  student  in  tin'  high  school;  Joseph  W.  and  George  W., 
attending  the  public  schools:  Ellen,  who  is  likewise  a  graduate  of  the  high  school  ami  who 
is  now  the  wife  of  Charles  Reeder,  of  Vermillion;  ami  Frances  M.,  at  home.  The  wile  and 
mother  passed  away  in  1905. 

The  family  belong  to  the  Congregational  chinch  and  are  heartily  in  sympathy  with  all 
movements  seeking  the  moral  betterment  ol  the  community.  Mr.  Carpenter  is  a  republican 
with  liberal  views  and  keeps  well  informed  a-  to  public  affairs.  In  191(1  he  was  elected 
town-hip  treasurer  ami  has  been  reelected  every  year  since.  He  has  been  a  member  of  the 
Modern  W Imen  ol'  America  since  1894  and  is  well  known  in  the  local  circles  of  that  organi- 
zation. For  more  than  half  a  century  he  has  resided  in  this  county  and  has  witnessed  the 
progress  of  his  state.  He  feels  the  greatest  pride  in  her  accomplishment  and  is  always  willing 
to  do  anything   in  his  power  to  further  her  interests. 


WILL  A.  BEA(  11. 


I'll,,  position  which  Will  A.  Beach,  president  of  the  Will  A.  Beach  Printing  Company, 
has  obtained  among  the  prominent  ami  representative  men  of  Sioux  Falls  is  a  visible  evi- 
dence of  the  value  of  industry,  ability  and  business  insight  in  the  development  of  a  successful 
career.  Starting  in  a  small  way.  he  has  built  up  by  his  efforts  one  of  the  largest  blank  book 
and  general  office  supply  concerns  in  this  state  and  because  of  his  able  and  intelligent  manage- 
ment of  Ins  interests  is  meeting  with  constantly  increasing  prosperity.  He  was  born  on  a 
farm  in  Sullivan  county.  Pennsylvania,  May  :.'.  1862,  and  is  a  son  of  George  H.  and  Mary  E. 
(Black  i   Beach,  the  former  a  native  o!  Staffordshire,  England.     He  came  to  America   with  his 

[parents   in   boy] 1  and   died  in   Emmetsburg,   Iowa,   in    1911.     He   had   located   there   in    1872. 

and  during  the  later  years  of  his  residence  was  a  building  contractor. 

Will  A.  Beach  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Des  Moines  and  of  Palo  All., 
county.  Iowa,  and  in  a  business  college  at  Milwaukee,  graduating  from  tie-  latter  institution 
in  1881.  Two  years  later  he  located  in  Sioux  Kails  ami  entered  the  employ  of  F.  W.  Taylor 
as  bookkeeper  in  his  hardware  establishment.  At  the  end 'of  live  years  he  formed  a  partner- 
ship  with  a  Mr.  Sutton  under  the  firm  name  of  Sutton  &  Beach  and  established  a  small  job 
printing  office  which  was  the  nucleus  of  his  present  large  enterprise.  Soon  afterward  he- 
bought  out  the  interest  of  Mr.  Sutton  and  continued  the  business  undei  the  name  of  Will  A. 
Beach,  printer  and  binder,  until  1905,  when  if  was  organized  into  the  Will  A.  Beach  Printing 
Company,  with  Will  A.  Beach,  president;  A.  II.  Beach,  vice  president;  -l.  D.  Beach,  treasurer: 
and  W.  (":.  George,  secretary.  In  1907  <  harles  II.  Parshall,  the  present  se tary  and  superin- 
tendent, purchased  the  interest  of  W.  (;.  George  in  flu1  Imsiness. 

The  Will  A.  Beach  Printing  Company  has  had  a  rapid  and  steady  growth  since  its  organ- 
ization and  it  controls  today  oi '  lie'  largest  and  be-t   equipped  punting,  binding,  stationery 

and  office-supply  establishments  in  the  northwest.  li  is  state  agenl  lor  numerous  office 
devices,  among  them  the  Berring-Hall-Marvin  line  of  safes  and  vault  doors,  the  Safe  Cabinet 
Company's   fireproof  safe  cabinets,  the   Elliott -Fisher  bo., I,   typewriter,  the  Yawman   iS    tain 

line   of   steel    vault    li\tures.   and   the   Yawman    >K     Erbe    and    the    Weis   lines   ,,i    w 1    filing 

devices.  The  company  has  a  large  ami  increasing  business  in  all  of  these  line-.  When  the 
business  was  started  the  equipment  consisted  oi  two  job  presses  without  any  power  attach- 
ments, whereas  there  ale  now   in  the  press  room    live  job  presses,  four  cylinders  and   one  auto 

press,  with  ele,  tiie  imd  or  equipment,  in  I  he  composii I  one  oi   the  latest    i hd   linotype 

type  setting  machines  and  mil  equipment  oi  the  verj   bes<   job  font-.    The  binding  department. 


714  HIST<  iRY  I  IF  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

which  has  been  under  the  supervision  oi  J.  W.  Olson  si  hit  its  bog  inning,  is  fully  equipped  with 
all  oi  the  most  improved  machinery  in  the  binding  line,  consisting  of  two  ruling  machines, 
power  cutters,  rotarj  perforators,  electric  punching  machines,  a  folding  machine  and  every- 
thing contained  in  tie-  modern,  up-to-date  eastern  binderies.  The  blank  book  and  office-supply 
department  recently  instnlli<l  by  the  Will  A.  Beach  Printing  Company  is  one  of  the  finest 
in  this  part  of  the  state  ami  no  othei  i  ity  of  the  size  of  Sioux  Falls  contains  so  well  equipped 

an  establishment.     The  firm  gives  employment   to  from  thirty-live  to  fifty  i pie  according 

to  the  seasons  of  the  year,  the  payroll  being  in  1914  over  thirty-five  thousand  dollars.  They 
have  .1  huge  and  modern  plant  equipped  with  everything  necessary  to  supply  the  demands 
"i  an  extensive  ami  increasing  business  and  the  outside  territory  is  taken  care  of  by  time 
traveling  salesmen,  covering  all  of  the  state  of  South  Dakota,  eastern  Wyoming  ami  Moli- 
lalia, pan-  ..I  North  Dakota,  southwestern  -Minnesota  and  northwestern  Iowa.  In  the  mail 
order  department  the  company  counts  its  customers  from  ail  parts  of  the  northwest. 

Al  i  allien,  south  Dakota,  November  U.  Iss3,  Mr.  Beach  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss 
1  "la  Mice  Barbel  ami  they  have  two  daughters,  Hazel  M.  and  Maude  Barbara.  .Mr.  Beach 
is  a  member  of  the  Episcopal  church  ami  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party. 
lb-  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason,  holding  membership  in  the  commandery  and  Shrine, 
belongs  to  the  Knights  ,,i  Pythias  and  has  been  through  all  of  the  chairs  in  the  Independent 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  being  past  chief  patriarch  of  the  encampment.  He  is  past  chancellor 
■  ■I  Granite  Lodge,  No.  is.  K.  P.,  and  past  exalted  ruler  of  Sioux  Falls  Lodge,  No.  262,  B.  P. 
0.  E.  He  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  prominent  and  able  business  men  of  Sioux  Falls,  a  posi- 
lion   which   lie  has  earned  by  many  years  of  rightly  directed  effort. 


.mux    p.  SLETVOLD. 


Among  the  energetic  and  valued  citizens  whom  Norway  has  given  to  this  country  is 
numbered  John  I'.  Sletvold,  a  farmer  ami  stock-raiser  on  section  14.  Prairie  Center  town-hip. 
I  lay  county,     lie  was  born  in  the  land  of  the  midnight  sun  in   i.mI'.p.  a  son  of  Ingebrigt  and 

Olufine  Sletvold,  the  former  of  wl i  died   in   Norway.     The  latter  subsequentlj    emigrated 

to  the  I  niteil  State-  ami  married  Rev.  Norbeck  ami  both  are  still  living.  To  her  first  union 
"in  In  a  a  eighi  children:  Odin,  a  resident  of  Sioux  (  ity,  Iowa  ;  Mrs.  Anna  Larson,  of  Balaton, 
Minnesota-.  Mrs.  Ingarc  Berg,  of  Platte,  South  Dakota;  John  P.,  of  tin-  review;  Mrs. 
Antoinette  Battalden,  of  Lamberton,  Minnesota;  Fred,  of  Oakes,  North  Dakota;  Mrs.  Magna 
Sletten,  oi  Gregory,  South  Dakota;  ami  Helga,  the  wife  of  William  llartman.  of  Spring 
field,    South    Dakota. 

John  P.  Sletvold  rami-  to  the  United  States  in  L888  when  a  youth  of  nineteen  years  and 
continued  on  his  journey  westward  until  he  reached  Iowa,  where  he  settled  ami  resided  for 
five  years.  In  1893  he  removed  to  South  Dakota  ami  in  various  sections  of  this  stale  worked 
in  Die  capacity  of  carpenter  ami  contractor,  lb-  was  so  occupied  for  six  years  ami  at  the 
same  time  taught  a  Norwegian  school.  In  the  meantime  he  became  a  landowner,  purchasing 
property  in  tin-  state.  In  1899  he  was  united  in  marriage  ami  has  since  devoted  his  time 
ami  energies  to  farming.  Me  ami  hi-  wife  own  one  hundred  ami  sixty  acres  of  finely  im- 
proved land  on  section   14,  Prairie  (  cuter  township,  Clay  county,  ami  his  labor  has  made  it 

"ell    improved   ami   highly  developed,      lie   raises   -lock    to   some  extent    and   finds   this    phase   of 

a ii h  iii  c   pi  i aii  able. 

In  1899  Mi.  Sletvold  was  married  t"  \li--  Mary  Lohre,  who  was  born  in  Norwaj  in  L868 
of  the  marriage  ol  John  ami  Gunield  Lohre.  In  1870  thej  broughl  their  family  to  the 
I  1 1 i 1 1 ■  1 1  State  and  settled  in  <  lay  county,  this  -tale,  where  the  father  purchased  n  squatter's 
right  ami  proved  up  on  government  land  in  Prairie  tenter  town-hip.  lie  followed  general 
farming  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  September,  I'M:.',  |[,  survived  his  wife  for  eleven 
yeat  <  he  passed  away  September  :.'s.  L901.  To  their  union  were  bom  seven  children: 
A.  .1..  iii  Vermillion;  I.  .1..  deceased;  lug.  J.,  ami  Mrs.  Sletvold,  twins;  a  son  ami  a  daughter 
who  died  in  infancy;  ami  N.  -I..  of  Grand  Forks.  North  Dakota,  a  graduate  of  the  University 
ol  South  Dakota  ami  a  minister  of  the  gospel.  Mr.  ami  Mrs.  Sletvold  also  have  seven  chil- 
dren: Olga  i...  who  was  born  in  1900;  Ida  A.,  whose  birth  occurred  in  1901,  and  who  is 
attending  scl 1.  a-  are  Gerda  J.,  who  was  born   in   1903,  Marie  II.  A.,  whose  birth  occurred 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  715 

In   1905,  ;mil    ludin  I.,  bum  in  1907;   Ruth   ]'...  whose  birth  occurred  in  1910;  and  Roy  J.,  born 
in  1912. 

Mr.  Sli-t vi ilil  is  a  republican,  but  lias  never  taken  more  than  a  citizen's  interest  in  the 
affair^  oi  government.  The  family  belong  to  the  Lutheran  church  and  are  loyal  to  the 
teachings  of  that  faith.  Mr.  Sletvold  is  regarded  in  his  locality  as  a  successful  and  pro- 
gressive  farmer,  and  his  personal  qualities  have  made  him  highly  respected  as  a  man. 


ARTHUR  W.   BARTELS. 


Arthur  W.  Barters,  an  enterprising  and  progressive  real-estate  dealer  of  Gary,  was 
horn  at  Xora  Springs,  [owa,  November  29,  1S7S,  a  son  of  Fred  and  Mary  Bartels,  who  in 
is::i  removed  with  their  family  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  the  vicinity  of  Gary,  the 
father  securing  a  tree  claim  on  section  6.  Herrick  township.  In  addition  to  developing  his 
property  according  to  the  methods  which  Avon  him  ownership,  he  engaged  in  the  grain  busi- 
iii-s.  in  which  he  continued  for  a  number  of  years.  Later  he  established  a  hardware  store 
which  lie  successfully  conducted  for  a  time  and  then  extended  the  scope  of  his  activities  by 
purchasing  a  stock  of  general  merchandise.  Thus  for  a  considerable  period  he  was  closely 
identified  with  the  business  development  of  his  district.  Eventually  he  and  his  wife  removed 
to  California,  where  his  death  occurred  in  1907.  while  Mrs.  Bartels  is  still  living  in  that  state. 

Arthur  \Y.  Bartels  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  and  in  the  Mankato  (Minn.)  Com- 
mercial College,  in  which  he  continued  his  course  for  a  year.  After  leaving  school  he  worked 
with  his  father  in  the  store  and  later  became  connected  with  the  First  National  Bank  at 
I  anby  as  assistant  cashier.  He  also  held  a  similar  position  at  a  later  date  in  Gary  and 
•  Mutually  became  manager  of  the  Farmers  Elevator,  after  which  he  was  appointed  post- 
master  in  1907  by  President  McKinley.  at  which  time  the  office  was  of  the  fourth  class. 
He  was  reappointed  by  President  Roosevelt,  at  which  time  the  office  had  risen  to  the  third 
class.  He  retired  from  the  position  in  August,  1913.  and  then  joined  his  brother  in  the  real- 
estate  business,  in  which  he  has  since  continued  with  growing  success.  He  is  now  thoroughly 
informed   concerning    property  values  and   has  gained  a  good  clientage. 

(in  the  25th  of  December,  1907.  Mr.  Bartels  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ethel  Asher, 
a  daughter  of  Manlius  and  Carrie  Asher,  of  Yellow  Medicine  county.  Minnesota.  They  have 
one  child,  Paul  Asher,  who  is  in  his  first  year.  The  parents  hold  membership  in  the  Presby- 
terian church  and  Mr.  Bartels  is  an  exemplary  representative  of  Gates  City  Lodge,  No.  14,  A.  F. 
&  A.  M..  and  the  Eastern  Star,  and  also  has  membership  with  the  Elks  lodge  at  Watertown 
and  with  the  Modern  Woodmen.  In  politics  he  is  a  republican  and  has  served  on  the  board 
(if  trustees  of  the  town  of  Gary  and  as  town  treasurer.  In  1914  he  was  elected  to  the  office 
of  state  representative  foi  tin'  fifty-ninth  district.  He  is  fond  of  all  outdoor  sports  and 
exercises  and  i-  interested  in  everything  pertaining  to  South  Dakota  and  her  welfare.  The 
faith  Hi  the  majority  of  Smith  Dakota's  citizens  in  the  state  cannot  be  shaken  and  Mr.  Bar- 
tels  i-  one  who  recognizes  its  natural  resources,  its  advantages  and  its  opportunities.  In 
his  business  connections  he  lias  made  substantial  advancement  and  ranks  with  the  leading 
real-estate  dealers  oi    Deuel   county. 


BERNT  N.  HAGN  \ 


Throughout  his  entire  business  career  Bernt  X.  Hagna  has  been  connected  with  the  lumber 
trade  and  is  now  president  of  the  Hagna  Lumber  Company,  having  its  general  offices  in 
Watertown.  The  business  of  the  firm,  however,  covers  a  broad  territory,  for  they  own  and 
control  several  yards  in  South  and  North  Dakota.  Mr.  Hagna  was  born  in  Mower  county. 
Minnesota,  on  the  20th  of  December.  1875,  his  parents  being  N.  N.  and  Berget  Hagna.  The 
father  is  still  living  on  the  old  family  homestead  in  Minnesota,  which  he  secured  as  a  claim 
from  the  government  fifty-five  years  ago.  He  was  one  of  the  early  Scandinavian  settlers  of 
the  northwest  and  took  an  active  and  helpful  part  in  reclaiming  wild  land  for  purposes  of 
civilization   and    in   promoting  the  substantia]   and   material   development   of  the   district    in 


Tin  HISTi  iRY  i  )F  S<  >UTH   DAK(  >TA 

which  he  lives.  In  I'.n:;  he  was  called  upon  to  mourn  the  loss  of  his  wife,  who  passed  away 
in  September  of  that  year  at  the  age  of  seventy  six. 

Bernl  V  Sagna  attended  the  public  schools  of  his  native  county  and  also  continued  his 
studies  at   Valparaiso,  In. liana,  for  a  time  and  in  St.  Olaf  College  at   Northfield,  Minnesota, 

remaining  al t   four  years  in  both  places.     1 1 « -  thus  beea well  qualified  for  I  i  1 1"~  practical 

and    res] sible   duties   and    after    his    school    days    were   ovei    becai :onnected    with    the 

lumber  business  in  connection  with  the  Veblen  &  Hagna  Lumber  Company  of  Blooming 
Prairie,  Minnesota.  He  was  thus  engaged  for  four  years,  during  which  time  he  thorough!} 
acquainted  himself  with  the  various  phases  of  the  lumber  trade.  He  was  afterward  made 
superintendent  of  the  lumber  interests  of  the  Northwest  Lumber  Company  with  headquarters 
at  .Ww  Rockford,  North  Dakota,  there  remaining  for  five  years.  On  the  expiration  ol  thai 
period  he  organized  the  Hagna  Lumber  Company  of  Watertown  in  1908  and  today  the  com- 
pany owns  and  controls  five  yards  in  South  Dakota  with  a  sixth  yard  in  North  Dakota. 
Bernl  X.  Hagna  is  the  president  of  tin-  company  and  associated  with  him  in  the  ownership 
and  conduct  of  the  business  are  N.  N.  and  II.  A.  Hagna.  He  is  a  well  known  representative 
of  lumber  interests  in  this  section  of  the  country  and  his  well  defined  [dans  are  carried 
forward  to  successful  completion.     He  possesses  energy,  persistency  and  initiative  and  brooks 

no  obstacles  that  can  be  oven by  earnest,  honest  effort.    The  business  has  from  the  first 

been  a  growing  one  and  now  employs  twelve  men. 

On  the  34th  of  November,  I'.in'j,  .Mr.  Magna  was  united  in  marriage  with  Miss  Bessie 
Genett  Larson,  a  daughter  of  L.  \V.  and  Johanna  Larson,  living  at  Fosston,  Minnesota.  Mr. 
and   Mrs.   Hagna   have  one  son,  Lewis  William,  three  years  of  age. 

The  parents  hold  membership  in  the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church  and  in  politics  Mr. 
Hagna  is  a  republican,  keeping  well  informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day  and 
voting  for  the  candidates  of  the  party  because  of  his  firm  belief  in  party  principles.  He  is 
a  member  of  the  Country  Club  and  of  the  Commercial  Club  and  cooperates  heartily  in  all 
movements  instituted  by  the  latter  for  the  benefit  and  upbuilding  of  the  city.  Mis  life  has 
been  a  busy  one  fraught  with  earnest  labor  and  characterized  by  laudable  ambition.  Nor  is 
the  end  yet   reached,  for  the  course  ami  policy  which  he  is  pursuing  will  lead  to  still  larger 

-success. 


REV.   ROWLAND  <>LI\  ER   MAI  KINTOSH. 

The  Rev.  Rowland  Oliver  Mackintosh,  rector  of  Christ's  (Episcopal)  church  of  Lead. 
South  Dakota,  is  a  power  not  only  in  church  circles  of  the  city  but  also  in  the  larger  com- 
munity   life,   as   he   realizes   that    the   clergy   can   serve   the   cause   of   Christianity    by   aiding   in 

all   those   vements   that    seek    the  betterment    of   mankind   as   well   as   by   caring   for  the 

spiritual  needs  of  the  members  of  their  congregations.  Without  neglecting  in  the  least  this 
last  duly.  Mr.  Mackintosh  has  done  much  for  the  welfare  id'  the  community  along  main 
lines  of  moral  progress.  Me  was  born  in  County  Donegal.  Ireland,  on  the  20th  of  April.  1881, 
a  son  of  John  and  Elizabeth  (McClay)  Mackintosh.  The  father  was  born  in  Inverness,  Scot- 
land, and  the  mother  in  County  Tyrone,  Ireland,  of  Scotch  antecedents.  They  aie  now 
residents  of  Donegal,  Ireland,  where  the  father  was  connected  w  it  h  i  he  government  service. 

Lev.  Lowland  ii.  Mackintosh  was  reared  al  home,  receiving  his  early  educational  training 
in  the  public  schools,  while  later  he  was  instructed  by  a  tutor.  Upon  leaving  the  Lmerald 
isle  he  went  to  Canada,  where  he  spent  two  year,  with  a  brother,  being  engaged  during 
that  time  iii  survey  work  in  connection  with  railroad  construction.  Determining  upon  the 
ministry  a-  a  life  work,  he  entered  the  Kansas  Theological  College  at  Topeka  in  1904  and 
graduated  in  1907.  Me  became  rector  of  St.  John's  church  at  Larsons.  Kansas,  where  he 
remained    for  about    two  years,  alter   which   he  devoted   three  ami   a   half  years  to  missionary 

work   in  California   and   Wy ing.     In    February,   I'.Mi,  he   was  called   to   Lead  as  rector  of 

Christ's  church,  which  lias  one  of  the  largest  Episcopal  Sunday  schools  west  of  Chicago  and 
the  largest  church  attendance  in  Lead.  The  members  of  the  church  are  on  the  whole  deeply- 
devoted   to   it,   interests   and   the   influence  of  tic  org zation   is   felt   throughout   the  city. 

hcic-   a    strong    (Mice   for  i al  a  (I  \  a  tn  <« -l  1 1  ■  ■  1 1 1 .     The  /eal  and  consecration  of   Mr.   Mackintosh 

are  a  potent  element  in  the  development  of  the  church,  which  has  already  accomplished  great 
things   in   t  he  nai I    I  hi  isl  ianity. 


REV.  ROWLAND  0.  MACKINTOSH 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  719 

He  was  married  on  the  10th  of  June,  11)08,  to  Miss  Helen  Attrill,  of  Ridgewood  Park. 
Goderich,  Ontario,  Canada,  and  to  this  union  has  been  born  a  sun,  John,  whose  natal  day  was 
October   12,   1909. 

Mr.  Mackintosh  is  a  member  of  Parsons  Lodge,  No.  is::.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  ami  Deadwood 
Consistory,  No.  3,  having  taken  the  thirty-second  degree  in  Scottish  Rite  Masonry.  He 
believes  in  the  wisdom  of  the  policies  of  the  republican  party  and  supports  its  candidates 
at  the  polls.  While  in  Wyoming  he  was  chaplain  for  the  National  Guard  of  that  state.  His 
sincerity,  zeal  and  straightforwardness  and  his  exemplification  of  the  spirit  of  brotherly 
kindness  have  won  him  not  only  the  esteem  of  his  own  people,  but  the  respect  of  the 
community  at  large 


JACOB  11U  KM  AN   BRYAN. 


Jacob  Hickman  Bryan  was  living  retired  in  Springfield,  when  he  passed  away  Septem- 
ber 28,  1914,  after  a  lifetime  of  strenuous  endeavor.  He  had  been  identified  with  South 
Dakota  since  November,  1868,  having  crossed  the  border  from  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  on  a  Wednes- 
day morning  after  the  general  elections  of  that  year.  He  was  born  in  Ashland  county,  <>hi<p, 
December  13,  1834,  and  lived  there  until  he  was  eighteen  years  of  age,  when  the  family 
removed  to  (liven  county,  Wisconsin.  There  he  married  Mary  C.  Hawthorn,  whose  father  was 
at  that  time  one  of  the  wealthy  men  of  the  new  state.  From  Wisconsin  Mr.  Bryan  removed 
In  Waterloo,  towa,  when  that  hustling  little  city  was  but  a  frontier  village,  and  in  1868  he 
packed  his  belongings  into  a  wagon  drawn  by  oxen  and  moved  on  to  the  frontier.  When  lie 
had  crossed  the  border  into  South  Dakota  he  settled  at  Elk  Point,  taking  up  a  claim.  He 
also  opened  a  blacksmith  shop  and  followed  his  trade  until  1900,  although  he  did  not  give 
his  entire  attention  to  that  business,  as  most  of  the  time  he  resided  in  Union  county  he  held 
public  office,  serving  either  as  principal  or  deputy  for  six  years  in  the  treasurer's  office,  seven 
years   in  the  sheriff's,  and   for  a   number  of  years  in  the  office  of  registrar  of  deeds.     While 

connected  with   the  latter  office  he  made  a   set   of  abstract    1 ks   ami   was   engaged  in   that 

business  as  well  for  seven  years  before  disposing  of  the  books.  With  one  exception  he  was 
employed  in  public  work  at  the  courthouse  for  more  years  than  any  other  citizen  of  Union 
county  up  to  the  present  time.  For  a  number  of  years  he  lived  retired  in  Vermillion,  enjoying 
greatly  his  life  of  leisure  won  by  many  years  of  untiring  labor,  but  had  removed  to  Spring- 
Held  two  months  prior  to  his  death. 

His  first  wife,  who,  as  before  stated,  was  in  her  maidenhood  Miss  Mary  0.  Hawthorn, 
died  early  in  1S72.  By  that  union  he  had  the  following  children:  Ida  E.,  now  Mrs.  J.  13. 
Clark,  of  Boston,  Massachusetts;  Alvin  Edwin,  known  as  Ed,  who  is  a  widower  ami  resides 
in  Stiekney,  South  Dakota;  Calvin  1L.  a  resilient  of  Coquille,  Oregon;  ami  Lora  M.,  now  Mis. 
J.  II.  Hopkins,  of  Woodward,  Oklahoma.  Mr.  Bryan  was  subsequently  married  to  Mrs. 
(  harlotte  A.  Collins,  and  a  daughter  was  born  to  them,  Charlotte  Adelaide,  now  the  wife  of 
Dr.  Owen  H.  Williams,  a  sketch  of  whom  appears  elsewhere  in  this  wink.  Mrs.  Bryan  was 
burn  in  1838,  in  the  town  of  SpafFord,  Onondaga  county,  New  York,  a  daughter  of  . I <  >-. ■  | >1 1 
Elliott  and  Cynthia  (Bisby)  Cook,  the  former  a  native  of  New  York  and  the  latter  of  Ohio. 
In  1842  the  familj  removed  to  Cass  county,  Michigan,  which  was  then  far  out  upon  the 
westein  I p i n t iei\  Here  as  a  child  Mrs.  Bryan  knew  intimately  the  noted  Indian  chief,  Peter 
Pokagon.  She  was  married  in  the  Wolverine  state,  near  the  town  of  Pokagon,  to  Edward 
Carleton  <  ollins,  who  removed  with  Ins  family  to  Elk  Point,  Dakota  territory,  then  upon  the 
edge  of  the  wilderness.  In  migrating  from  Michigan  the  family  went  by  rail  to  St.  Joseph, 
Missouri,  and  by  boat  to  Council  Bluffs,  where  a  relative  met  them  with  a  wagon  and  con- 
veyed them  to  their  objective  point— -Dakota.     So  heavy  were  the  mads  at  that  time — April, 

l  si,  i     that  the  journey  from  (  ouncil  Bluffs  to  Elk   Poinl  consi I  five  days  ami  only  on  one 

short    stretch  of  road  did  the  horses  move   fastet    than  a   walk.     Mr.  Collins  was  a    | er 

preacher  and  his  superiority  above  the  average  man  being  quickly  recognized  he  was  elected 
to  both  the  council  and  the  lower  house  of  the  territorial  legislature  in  the  Y.Os.  His  death 
occurred  March  6,  1870.  of  the  children  born  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Collins,  three  survive.  Edward 
Elliott  now  lives  retired  in  Vermillion  but  was  for  many  years  active  in  the  educational  field 
ami  one  of  the  best  known  school  men  of  the  state.  lor  seven  years  he  served  as  superm- 
ini   IV  — 31 


720  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

tendent  oi  the  city  schools  oi  Vermillion,  for  si\  years  was  superintendent  of  schools  of  Clay 
county  and  for  four  years  state  superintendent  of  schools.  Herbert  Lycurgus  is  a  black- 
smith of  Vermillion,  having  learned  the  trade  from  his  stepfather,  Mr.  Bryan.  Gerald  Willard 
is  a  well  knew  ii  dentist  oi  \  ermillion. 

Mi.  and  Mrs.  Bryan  bore  thru  share  of  the  hardships  and  dangers  ol  the  frontier  when 
drought  and  grasshoppers  worked  ruin  repeatedly.  For  seven  seasons  the  pests  devoured  the 
crops  and  for  three  seasons  left  nothing  in  their  wake,  fin  several  occasions  they  came  in 
such  clouds  as  to  darken  the  sun.  The  following  incident  will  serve  to  illustrate  the  hard- 
ships and  difficulties  oi  life  in  the  west  and  the  courage  and  grit  necessary  to  persevere  in 
the  hope  that  eventually  conditions  would  be  easier.  A  grandson  of  Mr.  Bryan  was  born  in 
March,  L881,  during  a  raging  Hood.  At  thai  tune  the  rising  waters  almost  lapped  the  cabin 
Boor.  Within  a  few  hours,  however,  Mr.  Bryan  had  earned  the  young  mother  to  a  boat 
outside,  a  muse  carrying  the  child,  and  soon  both  were  rowed  to  a  sale  retreat  at  the  grand- 
father's home,  which  stood  upon  a  mound  well  above  the  crest  of  the  rising  flood.  The 
present  generation  knows  only  by  hearsay  of  those  early  times  ami  it  is  only  by  reminiscences 
of  pioneers  that  they  can  in  any  way  realize  the  sacrifices  their  lathers  ami  mothers  made 
ami  tie'  dangers  that  they  endured  in  order  that  their  children  might  have  a  well  developed 
and  highly  civilized  state  in  which  to  live. 


I  RED  DONALDSON,  si: 


Oi i   the   important   commercial  enterprises  of   Yankton   is  that  conducted   under  the 

name  of  Fred  Donaldson  Company,  of  which  the  subject  of  this  review  is  the  president,  its 
location  being  at  Nos,  300  to  310  East  Third  street.  The  enterprising  methods  followed  in 
the  conduct  of  the  business  make  it  a  standard  for  others  and  the  life  record  oi  Mr.  Donaldson 
constitutes  an  example  of  what  may  lie  accomplished  when  energy,  determination  and  ambi- 
tion point  out  tin'  way.     Born  in  Stockholm,  Sweden,  on  the  :'lst  of  January,   1849,  ho  is  a 

-on  of  Frederick  and  Matilda  Donaldson,  both  oi   \\  I were  natives  oi  Sweden  ami  are  now 

deceased.  With  their  family  of  three  children  they  emigrated  to  the  United  States  in  L851, 
landing  in  New  York,  and  from  that  city  made  their  way  westward  to  Manitowoc,  Wisconsin, 
where  they  remained  until   the  death  of  the  father. 

fied  Donaldson,  Sr.,  never  had  a  .day's  scl ling  in  his  life.     Circumstances,  the  result  of 

hi-  lather's  death,  made  it  necessary  for  him  to  earn  his  own  living  from  a  very  early  age  and 
.i--i-t    in   the  support    of  the  family.     His  youth   was  a   period  of  earnest  and  unremitting  toil, 

his  niaiili I  has  been  one  of  intense  and  well  directed  bu-iiiess  activity,  and  the  most  envious 

cat t   grudge  him    his  success      so   worthily  has  it    been    won.     He   was  a   youth  ol    hut  fifteen 

years  when  lie  enlisted  in  the  Fifty-second  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry  as  a  member  of 
i  ompany  l>  in  1864.  Being  still  too  young  to  enlist  according  to  the  age  oi  military  restriction 
but  being  large  and  strong  for  his  years,  he  claimed  that  he  was  eighteen  and  thus  was 
allowed  to  Jem  the  regiment,  with  which  he  served  until  the  close  of  the  war.  After  hostilities 
were  over   be   returned   t"   Manitowoc,  where  he  remained   until    1869,   when   he   brought   his 

ther  to  Dakota  Territory,  settling  in  Yankton  county,  ten  miles  northeast   of  the  citj   of 

Yankton,  taking  up  a   preempts n  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres.     This  he  proved   up  on 

and  thus  laid  the  foundation  for  his  fortune,  lie  arrived  in  Yankton  with  but  three  dollars 
in  In-  pocket  and  slept  in  a  bam  the  first  night.  Sis  first  work  was  cutting  wood  on  the 
Nebraska  sole  of  the  river  and  in  this  way  he  made  a  little  money,  with  which  he  purchased 
1 1,,.  5kifl  t  hat  he  used  a-  a  mean-  ol  crossing  the  river  w  it li  freight  and  passengers.  He  after- 
ward built  a  Mat   boat   and  began  ferrying  teams,  cattle,  etc..  over  i he  river.     The  following 

■  on r  a   regular   ferry   boat  was  brought    to   Yankton   by   the   Bramble  &    Miner  Company 

and  bj  that  firm  lie  was  employed  for  eleven  years,  acting  as  captain  of  the  ferry  boat  for 
-even  years  oi  that  tune.  At  length  the  ferry  boat  was  s.dd  In  Captain  Grant  Marsh  and 
Mr.  Donaldson  continued  in  his  employ  as  captain  of  the  boat. 

In    188]    he  established  a   feed   mill   and   wood  yard,   winch  he  conducted    for   four  years, 
meeting   with  splendid  suci —  in  the  undertaking.     He  lived   frugally  and  with  hi-  earnings 

he  purchased   property.     He  continued  to  handle  wood  and  coal  and   in    1893  I nlarged  the 

scope  ol  tils  com reial  pursuits  bj  adding  a  grocery  department  to  his  established  business, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  721 

which  included  a  feed  mill  as  well  as  fuel  yard.  He  was  also  in  the  lumber  business  inde- 
pendently.    His  activities  constantly  reached  out  and   in  addition  to  his  other   interests   he 

operated  an  elevator,  engaged  in  the  buttei  and  egg  business  and  bought  stock  on  the  local 
market  for  shipment  to  Chicago.  In  1899  lie  erected  a  store  building  on  East  Third  street, 
a  part  of  liis  present  location,  although  the  original  structure  was  but  twenty-five  by  one 
hundred  and  ten  feet.  Tins  building  was  built  of  brick  made  on  his  farm  and  contains  the 
grocery  and  bakery  which  were  added  to  the  original  store.  The  second  building,  in  which 
is  the  large  meal  market,  was  erected  in  1903,  and  in  ]912  he  added  the  third  room,  in  which 
he  carries  a  complete  line  of  hardware,  tinware,  etc.  He  still  further  broadened  the  scope  of 
his  interests  by  adding  the  most  complete  mechanical  refrigerating  plant  in  the  northwest. 
On  his  farm,  "Wonderland,"  when'  complete  Iced  yards  are  maintained,  he  has  a  slaughter 
house,  where  the  meat  is  killed  for  the  fine  meat  market  which  he  conducts.  This  concern  is 
the  largest  of  its  kind  in  the  northwest,  employing  twenty  men  and  four  delivery  wagons. 
His  mercantile  interests  have  continually  increased,  bringing  a  most  satisfactory  financial 
return,  and  in  other  fields  of  business  equal  success  has  come  to  him.  On  his  farm,  which  he 
calls  "Wonderland,"  situated  a  mile  and  a  hall'  from  town,  he  has  a  line  lake,  eight  hundred 
by  three  hundred  feed,  and  there  arc  the  possibilities  of  an  amusement  park,  with  bath  houses, 
etc.  He  purchased  the  property  in  189'.)  and  developed  the  artificial  lake,  which  is  now  well 
stocked  with  game  lish.  Mr.  Donaldson  has  developed  his  business  himself  and  made  it  the 
largest  in  the  west.  In  addition  to  his  extensive  interests  which  have  been  mentioned  Mr. 
Donaldson  has  two  farms  near  Rapid  City,  South  Dakota. 

On  the  11th  of  September,  1872,  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Donaldson  and  Miss 
Hilda  (  hristina  Nyberg,  daughter  of  Hans  Fredrick  Nyberg,  of  Hjorsderga,  Hakafors,  Sweden. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Donaldson  have  become  the  parents  of  five  children:  Fred  Oscar;  Alma,  the 
wih'  of  Harry  M.  Beck,  of  Yankton,  thi-  state;  Sanford,  who  is  secretary  and  treasurer  of 
the  Fred  Donaldson  Company;  Helen,  the  wife  of  Robert  Ferris,  of  Yankton;  and  Arthur, 
who  is  vice  president  of  the  Fred  Donaldson  Company. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Donaldson  has  long  been  an  earnest  republican,  hut  never  an 
aspirant  for  office.  He  belongs  to  the  Grand  Army  post  at  Yankton  and  llius  maintains 
pleasant  relations  with  the  boys  in  blue  who  were  active  in  the  defense  of  the  Union  while 
he,  too,  was  a  soldier  upon  the  battlefields  of  the  south.  He  is  affiliated  with  the  Congrega- 
tional church  and  honorable  principles  have  guided  him  in  every  relation  of  life.  He  works 
hard  and  persistently  and  it  seems  that  there  is  no  phase  of  business  with  which  he  has 
become  connected  that  he  has  not  successfully  handled.  He  has  always  been  his  own  architect, 
making  the  plans  for  the  numerous  buildings  which  he  has  erected.  There  have  been  in  Ins 
life  few  idle  moments.  In  fact,  an  unremitting  concentration  and  strict  attention  to  tin 
duties  at  hand  have  been  salient  features  in  his  growing  success,  which  has  brought  him 
eventually  to  a  foremost  position  among  the  men  of  enterprise  in  South  Dakota.  A  spirit  of 
progress  has  actuated  him  at  every  point  in  his  career  and,  while  he  has  met  with  individual 
since.,-,,  his  undertakings  have  also  been  of  a  character  which  has  contributed  as  well  to  public 
prosperity. 


mathias  ri:i )i:i:si ;n. 


Mathias  Pedersen,  who  is  living  retired  in  Volin,  dates  his  residence  in  Yankton  from 
1879.  He  arrived  at  his  destination  on  the  3d  of  duly  of  that  year  in  time  to  witness  the 
celebration  of  tin-  nation's  birthday  which  was  held  in  line  western  style.  He  came  direct 
from  Norway,  having  sailed  from  Christians  lc.  Quebec  cm  ;i  steamer  of  the  Allan  line,  lie 
was  born  November  24,  1860,  near  Gjavik,  Norway,  a  village  on  Lake  Mjosen,  twelve  miles 
from  <  hristiania.  live  years  after  he  came  to  the  new  world  his  parents  also  sailed  foi  tie 
United  States,  arriving  in  Dakota  in  1884.  After  living  for  a  time  in  this  state  they  went  to 
Cedar  county.  Nebraska.  The  father  acquired  a  fine  Farm  and  there  passed  away.  The 
mother  is  now  living  in  Hartington,  Nebraska,  five  children  besides  our  subject,  two  sens 
and  three  daughters,  also  settled  in  Nebraska  ami  South  Dakota. 

Mathias  IVdcrsen  was  a  youth  of  eighteen  years  whdi  he  became  a  resilient  of  South 
Dakota.     II.-  first    worked  on  the  farm  of  John   Aaseth   for  two  years  I  was  on  the  rivei 


722  HIST(  >RY  (  >F  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

for  two  mi lers,  in  1883   and   L882.     During  the  never  to  be  forgotten  flood  of   l  ss  i  he-  was 

a  member  of  the  party  thai  recovered  the  body  of  Joseph  inch,  who  was  drowned  a1  thai 
time.  It  was  due  to  the  fact  thai  the  flood  of  that  spring  washed  out  the  railroads  between 
Yankton  and  Sioux  City  that  the  river  traffic  was  revived  and  Mr.  Pedersen  worked  on  the 
boal  called  the  Nellie  Peck  between  Sioux  City  and  Fort  Benton.  He  was  also  employed  on 
the  K'.\  West,  plying  up  the  Yellowstone  as  far  as  Biscuit  Landing.  He  made  a  similai  trip 
the  second  summer,  going,  however,  as  far  as  Glendye,  Montana.    Wishing  to  become  actively 

connected  with  agricultural  interests,  he  filed  on  a   I mstead  five  miles  north  of  Volin  and 

began  farming.  He  bought  additional  land  and  thus  extended  the  boundaries  of  liis  farm 
from  time  to  time  until  he  had  acquired  lour  hundred  acres  of  as  fine  land  as  is  to  be  found 
in  South  Dakota.  Year  alter  year  he  .carefully  tilled  his  fields,  bringing  his  land  to  a  high 
slate  of  cultivation  and  gathering  therefrom  good  crops  as  the  reward  for  his  care  and  labor. 
There  he  resided  until  L914,  when  he  retired  and  removed  to  Volin,  where  he  is  now  enjoying 
a  iesi  thai  lie  has  truly  earned  and  richly  deserves. 

In  Issl  Mr.  Pedersen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary  Sater,  a  daughter  of  llaldo 
Sater,  a  native  ol  Norway  and  now-  one  of  the  well-to-do  farmers  of  Yankton  county,  living 
north  of  Volin.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Pedersen  have  Keen  horn  three  children:  Louisa,  the  wife 
of  .Matt  Berntson,  a  blacksmith  of  Volin;  Herman,  who  is  occupying  the  home  farm:  and 
Inga,  who  is  ailing  as  her  brother's  housekeeper  on  the  farm. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Pedersen  are  now  pleasantly  located  in  Volin,  occupying  a  comfortable 
hi. me,  while  the  fruits  of  their  former  toil  supply  them  with  the  necessities  and  some  of  the 
luxuries  of  lite.  They  are  consistent  and  faithful  members  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  in 
hi,  political  belief  Mr.  Pedersen  is  a  republican,  stanchly  supporting  the  principles  of  the 
party,  vet  never  seeking  nor  desiring  office,  as  he  ha.  always  preferred  to  give  his  attention 
to  his  business  affairs,  whereby  he  has  won  a  substantial   measure  of  success. 


DANIEL   BR1  \KK  GETTY. 


Daniel  Bruner  Getty,  successfully  engaged  in  the  abstract  business  in  Sioux  Falls,  lias 
the  social  qualities,  business  ability  and  public  spirit  that  render  him  a  valued  citizen  ol  his 
adopted  state,  lie  was  horn  in  Providence  Square,  Montgomery  county.  Pennsylvania,  Feb- 
ruary III.  1865,  his  parents  being  Mi.  and  Mrs.  David  Todd  Getty.  The  father,  also  a 
native  of  Pennsylvania,  was  of  German  and  Irish  descent.     About  1867  be  removed  with  his 

h    I,,  lowa,  establishing  his  home  at    Belle  Plaine,  where  Daniel   Bruner  Getty  beca a 

public  school  pupil  on  reaching  the  required  age.  There  be  passed  through  consecutive 
grades  until  his  text-books  were  put  aside  and  he  made  his  initial  step  in  tin    business  world. 

In   the  spring  of   L885   he  1 nine  a  clerk  in   the  office  of  the   lowa   Mutual    Benefil    Association, 

an   assessment   lite   insurance  company   at    Toledo,   lowa,  where  he   remained   until   tin'  autumn 

of   1886,  when  hi'  ie ved  to  Sioux   falls  to  enter  the  employ  of  the  Fargo  Insurance  '  om 

pany,  lire  underwriters. 

In   Hi.-  Bpring  of    lss7    hi'  accepted   a   clerical   position   under   lion.   N'yr E.   Phillips,  then 

register  of  deed-  ol  Minnehaha  county,  lie  was  retained  in  the  register's  office  much  of  tin' 
time  until  the  spring  of  1893  and  during  that  period  practically  had  control  of  the  abstract 
work  in  conned  ion  w  it  h  the  office. 

When  Mr.  Phillips  was  appointed  warden  ol  the  South  Dakota  Stale  Penitentiary  at 
Sioux  PalN  in  the  spring  ol  1893  he  made  Mr.  Hetty  a  clerk  in  the  institution  and  both 
occupied  theii  respective  positions  until  \l.i\  10,  1899,  when  they  resigned  following  the  elec- 
tion "i  a  populisl  governor.  On  the  27th  of  August  ol  the  same  year  Mr.  Getty  opened  an 
abstract  office  in  Simix  Kails  and  his  long  experience  in  connection  with  the  practical  work 
of  n„.  office  ol   registet   oi  deeds  ha-  made  hi-  judgment   in  regard  to  real  estate  in  his  sec- 

i authoritative   and.   according    to   a    contemporary    biographer;    "he   has   gained   a    high 

n  putation  i curate,  neat  and  altogether  admirable  abstract  wank,  while  this  fact,  coupled 

with  hi-  personal  popularity,  has  gained  him  a  distinctively  representative  Bupport." 

Mr.  Gettj  was  married  June  27,  L899,  to  Miss  Blanche  I.  Metcalf,  who  was  horn  at  Lake 
Benton,  Minnesota,  June  :;i.  lsr::,  a  daughter  of  Edward  S.  and  Anna  Metcalf.  Mr.  and 
\h       i,,  in    are    widely    known    in    Sioux    Falls   where   they    have   an   extensive   circle   of   warm 


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friends.     Mr.  Getty  votes  with  the  republican  party  of  which  he  has  always  been  a  stalwart 

supporter,  believing  that  its  platform  contains  the  best  elements  of  good  goven int.     He  i* 

also  identified  with  the  Masonic  order,  the  Elks  lodge  and  with  the  Ancient  Order  of  United 
Workmen  and  lias  many  friends  in 'those  organizations. 


R.    A.    HODGSON. 


I!.  A.  Hodgson,  well  known  as  one  of  the  leading  business  men  of  Aberdeen,  where  he 
is  manager  of  the  local  branch  of  the  Crane-Ordway  Company,  dealers  in  plumbing  and 
heating  supplies,  was  born  in  South  Dakota  in  1885,  a  son  of  R.  C.  and  Emma  Hodgson, 
who  came  to  Codington  county,  Dakota  territory,  in  ]ss2.  The  father  took  up  government 
land  and  engaged  in  farming  for  a  number  of  years,  later  turning  his  attention  to  the  meat 
business   in   Watertown. 

R.  A.  Hodgson  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools,  and  following  the  comple- 
tion   of   his    studies   entered   the   plumbing    supply    business,    with    which    he    has    since    been 

connected.      He   joined   the   Crane-Ordway    C pany    in    I'M),".,    ami    in    101:3    was    appointed 

manager  of  their  Aberdeen  branch,  succeeding  A.  E.  Doyle,  deceased.  This  enterprise  was 
established  here  April  1,  1910,  and  has  had  a  steady  and  rapid  growth  since  that  time 
The  branch  supplies  a  territory  including  North  and  South  Dakota  and  eastern  Montana 
and  is  the  headquarters  for  four  traveling  salesmen.  The  plant  at  Aberdeen  is  a  modern 
live-story  structure,  one  hundred  by  sixty-six  feet  in  dimensions,  anil  with  additional  pipe 
sheds  and  a  storage  warehouse.  It  is  situated  mi  the  Great  Northern  Railroad  and  a  large 
business  is  transacted  in  the  office,  which  under  the  able  management  of  Mr.  Eodgson  has 
become  one  of  the   important  branches  of  the   parent   concern. 

Mr.  Hodgson  is  a  member  of  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  i-  well 
known  in  fraternal  and  social  circles  ol  Aberdeen,  lie  occupies  an  enviable  position  with 
the  Crane-Ordway  Company  and  is  known  as  a  reliable,  progressive  and  resourceful  *  busi- 
ness man. 


DAVID    H.    JENKINS. 


David  H.  Jenkins  is  the  president  of  the  Garden  (  ity  State  Bahk  at  Garden  <  ity. 
i  lark  County.  He  is  yet  a  young  man  and  few  of  his  years  have  attained  to  the  position 
of  business  importance  and  distinction  which  he  now  occupies.  His  birth  occurred  in 
Williamsburg,  Iowa,  on  the  23d  of  December,  1888,  Ins  parents  being  William  I),  and  Kate 
J.  (Jones)  Jenkins,  both  of  whom  survive.  In  early  life  tic  father  learned  the  black- 
smith's trade,  which  he  followed  until  1903,  when  he  embarked  in  the  lumber  business  at 
Sibley,  Iowa.  He  later  disposed  of  his  business  there  and  established  a  yard  at  Cedar 
Rapids. 

In  the  acquirement  of  his  education   David   II.  Jenkins  attended   the  public  schools  and 

\\;i-  graduated   fr the  high  school  of  Sibley,   Iowa,  with  the  class  of    1906.   He  afterward 

entered  Grinnell  College,  in  which  he  spent  three  years  as  a  student,  but  before  his  college 
days  he  had  had  about  two  years'  business  experience  in  a  hank  and  was  also  engaged  in 
real-estate  operations  in  Canada.  After  leaving  college  he  returned  to  the  First  National 
Bank  at  Sibley,  Iowa,  ami  spent  altogether  aboul  six  years  in  connection  with  that  insti- 
tution, during  which  period  he  gained  thorough,  comprehensive  ami  accurate  knowledge  of 
the  various  phases  of  the  hanking  business. 

Mr.  Jenkins  leit   Siblej    to  c to  Garden  »  ity,  where  he  located   in  June,  1912.     Here 

he  purchased   the  controlling    interest    in   the  Garden   (  itj    State  Bank  and    was    elected   its 

president.     He  has  brought   to  bear  in  its  c luct   the  most    progressive  ideas,  and  that    his 

plans  are  practical  and  resultant  is  shown  in  the  fact   thai   when  lie  beca interested  in  the 

bank   its  deposit-    were   fifty    thousand    dollars,   and    today    they   are   double   that    amount.      In 

1912   the  company   erected   i w   hank    building,   so   that    the   institution    is   situated    in   a 

pleasant  home,  splendidlj    equipped   and   appointed   for  the  purposes  intended.     Mr.  Jenkins 


726  HISTI  >RY  (  )F  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

has  already   gained  for  himseli  a  st  creditable  positioi .g  the  financiers  oi   his  section 

ol  the  state  and  is  also  prominent!}  known  in  other  business  connections,  being  treasurer 
of  the  Farmers  Elevator  Companj  and  treasurer  of  the  Garden  City  Telephone  Company. 

""  ""'  :;i1  "'  October,  L911,  Mr.  Jenkins  was  married  to  Miss  Marie  Hahne,  a  daughter 
oi  Fred  and  Sophia  M.  Hahne.  Her  father  was  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  Iowa,  and" was 
engaged  in  the  grain  and  banking  business  at  Schaller,  Iowa,  where  his  demise  occurred  in 
L900.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jenkins  have  two  daughters:  Alary  Louise,  born  July  9,  1912;  and 
Elizabeth,  born  October  i.  L914.  The  parents  are  members  of  the  Methodist  church,  and 
Mr.  Jenkins  belongs  to  Garden  City  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  He  gives  his  political  support  to 
the  republican  party,  which  has  elected  him  a  member  of  the  town  board,  while  his  wife  is 

serving  a-  a    me r  of  the  school  hoard.     They  are   interested  in  everything  pertaining  to 

the  welfare  and  progress  of  this  Bection,  and  their  influence  is  far-reaching  and  beneficial. 
Mr.  Jenkins  is  alert,  energetic  and  wide-awake.  He  understands  thoroughly  the  conditions 
'"  trade>  so  tha1  '"'  Ls  able  '"  carry  on  his  banking  business  in  a  manner  that  will  result 
beneficially  tor  the  institution  and  at  the  same  time  will  prove  a  help  in  promoting  the  busi- 
i"s^  growth  id'  town  and  county. 


JOSEPH    FRN  K 


line  of  the  attractive,  widl  appointed  ami  carefully   arranged  stores  of  Yankton   is  that 

ow '   by   fche    lin"    oi    h'rick   &   Lawrence,   furniture   dealers  and   undertakers.      The   senior 

partner  is  Joseph  Prick,  whose  birth  occurred  on  the  .hums  river,  not  far  from  Yankton, 
August  6,  I  M.o.  I, is  parents  being  Thomas  and  .Mary  (Buckhart)  Frick.  The  father,  a  native 
°f  Germany,  came  to  America  in  1830,  settling  in  Clayton  county.  Iowa,  upon  a  farm. 
Latei  he  was  employed  in  the  lead  mines  at  that  [dace.  His  wife,  a  native  .d'  Baden-Baden, 
Germany,  came  to  the  new  world  with  friends  and  with  them  went  to  Iowa,  where  she 
formed  the  acquaintance  of  Thomas  Frick,  to  whom  she  afterward  gave  her  ham]  in  mar- 
riage. They  remained  in  that  state  for  nine  years  am!  then  removed  to  Yankton  county, 
in   Dakota   territory,  in   May.   1859,  being  among   the  first   to  settle   in   that   district.     They 

11 '    a    homestead    three    miles    northeast    of    Yankton    and    bore    the    usual    hardships    and 

privations  of  pioneer  life  while  developing   the  farm. 

i"   1862   Mr.   frick  enlisted   for  service  with  the  United  States  volunteers  under  General 

Sully,  bee oil1  a   member  of  Captain   Miner's  company.     He  went  all   through  the  succeed 

ing  campaigns  with  his  regiment,  proving  himself  a  valorous  defender  of  the  cause  which 
he  espoused,  and  was  mustered  out  in  L865.  He  then  returned  to  the  farm  and  resumed  its 
development  ami  improvement.  The  early  years  devoted  to  the  improvement  of  the  place 
were  attended  with  the  greatest  hardships.  Drouth  and  grasshoppers  caused  the  failure  of 
nil   crops,  and    Indian   seaies   mad.'   life   in   that,   region   a    \oi\    uncertain   quantity,   keeping 

'''e    settlers   in  a   continuous  slate  of   ntal  excitement.     The   remoteness,  too,   from   towns 

made  it  difficult   to  obtain  supplies  ami  there  was  everj    hardship  ol   pioneer  life  to  he  borne, 

Mr.    Frick    continued    to    operate    the    old    homestead    until    his    death,    at    which    ti he    was 

the  owner  of  two  hundred  ami  seventy  acres  of  valuable  and  productive  land.  He  had  also 
borne  his  part  in  public  work  and  was  a  u her  of  the  territorial  legislature  held  in  Yank- 
ton   in    !->;:,.      I  I,,   the  23d   ol    (let,, her.    Isss,   he  lost    his   wife,  and   when   a    few   days   had    passed 

he.  to,.,  was  called  to  his  final  rest,  dying  on  the  1st  of  November  oi  the  same  year.  They 
weie  hoil,  sixtj  years  oi  age.  In  (heir  familj  were  five  children:  Mary,  the  wife  of  Joseph 
11   eh,  oi   Yankton;  Joseph,  of  this  review;   Frank  B.,  who  is  a  resident  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa; 

John    II..  wli ade   liis  ho in    Vankton   until    he  passed   away   on    the    17th   of    March.    1894, 

leaving   a    widow    and  two  children;    ami   Thomas  .1..  who   resides  on    the  old   homestead. 

Joseph    Frick    spent    his    youthful    days    on    the    old    home    place    ami    relates    many    inter- 

e  I  in-    incidents   of    pioneer    ti s.      During   (he    Indian    scare   of    L862    (he    family    were   taken 

into    Yankton,    in    the    famous    old    stockade.      He    attended    II ountry    schools    and    assisted 

his  hither  in  the  w.uk  of  Hie  fields  until  he  reached  the  age  of  twenty  two  years.  He  then 
entered   the  harness  shop  of  Christian    Boiler,  of   Yankton,  as  an   apprentice,  ami   served  in 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  727 

that  way  for  three  years,  or  until  1885.  The  succeeding  year  lie  went  to  Hurley,  Turner 
county,  South  Dakota,  where  lie  engaged  in  the  harness  and  saddlery  business,  remaining  at 
that  place  until  June,  1903.  This  was  a  most  successful  venture.  He  built  up  a  business  of 
extensive  and  gratifying  proportions  and  enjoyed  the  confidence  and  goodwill  as  well  as  the 
patronage  of  the  public.  In  fact,  he  became  a  very  prominent  and  influential  citizen  of  the 
community,  and  his  party,  the  democratic,  elected  him  to  the  office  of  auditor  of  Turner 
county,  notwithstanding  that  the  county  is  strongly  republican,  his  election  indicating  his 
personal  popularity  and  the  confidence  reposed  in  him.  He  was  elected  in  1891,  and  served 
for  twenty-six  months.  He  was  also  town  trustee  of  Hurley  for  several  terms.  In  June, 
1903,  he  returned  to  Yankton,  where  he  lived  retired  for  two  years.  He  next  went  to  Utica, 
Yankton  county,  on  the  1st  of  January,  1905,  and  there  engaged  in  merchandising  until  the 
1st  of  August,  (in  the  1st  of  January,  1906,  he  purchased  the  furniture  business  of  C.  J. 
Herrick  &  Company,  of  Yankton,  in  partnership  with  C.  L.  Lawrence,  conducting  the  busi- 
ness under  the  firm  style  of  Frick  &  Lawrence.  They  added  an  undertaking  department  and 
have  developed  their  business  into  one  of  the  largest  enterprises  of  the  character  in  this  part 
of  the  state.  Mr.  Frick  devotes  his  entire  attention  to  his  business  and  Yankton  points 
with  pride  to  his  establishment,  as  it  is  a  most  thorough  and  progressive  one,  in  keeping 
witli  the  modern  business  spirit. 

On  the  11th  of  .May.  1887,  -Mr.  Frick  was  united  in  marriage  to  Hiss  Mary  F.  Murray. 
a  native  of  Kentucky,  who  was  reared  in  Illinois  and  in  1885  came  to  South  Dakota.  To 
them  were  born  six  children:  May,  now  the  wife  of  Dr.  J.  L.  Delmore,  of  Roseau,  Minne- 
sota; Pearl,  a  teacher  in  the  public  schools;  Marjorie,  who  is  bookkeeper  for  the  Excelsior 
Mill  Company  of  Yankton;  Fay,  a  student  in  Yankton  College;  Ruth,  who  died  January  10, 
1912;   and  Hazel,  at  home. 

Mr.  Frick  belongs  to  the  Elks  lodge,  No.  994,  and  to  Yankton  Council  of  the  Knights 
of  Columbus,  a  fact  which  indicates  his  Catholic  faith.  He  has  been  active  in  municipal 
affairs  and  has  been  a  member  of  the  city  commission,  being  commissioner  of  water  and 
sewers.  He  has  always  voted  with  the  democratic  party  and  is  a  believer  in  its  principles. 
Long  resilience  in  his  section  of  the  state  has  made  him  familiar  with  its  history.  He  can 
recount  many  events  which  have  been  of  interest  in  the  development  of  the  state,  in  many 
of  which  lie  has  been  an  active  participant.  His  business  interests  have  ever  been  of  a  char- 
acter that  has  contributed  to  public  progress  and  he  cooperates  in  all  that  is  beneficial  to 
the  community. 


FRED     IIKRI'KRLK. 


Fred  Hepperle,  commissioner  of  school  and  public  lands  at  Pierre,  was  born  in  Ouelden- 
dorf,  a  German  colony  in  Smith  Russia,  on  the  2d  of  February,  1SG3.  He  pursued  his  edu- 
cation in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  land,  and  in  1885,  when  a  young  man  of  twenty- 
two  years,  hit  that  country  for  the  new  world.  Arriving  on  American  shores,  he  at  once 
proceeded  to  Dakota  territory  and  settled  on  a  farm  in  Campbell  county.  In  1888  he 
removed  to  Eureka,  where  he  engaged  in  the  mercantile  business,  and  in  the  intervening 
years  he  has  developed  and  built  up  one  of  the  city's  largest  mercantile  establishments.  He 
carries  an  extensive  and  well  selected  line  of  goods  and  follows  well  mapped  out  plans  in 
the  conduct  of  his  undertaking.     His   insight    i-  keen,  his  discrimination   enables  him  readily 

to  separate  the  essential  from  the  nonessential,  ami  in  the  i dint  of  Ids  business  he  closely 

studies  tin'   wishes  and   i ds  of  the   public  and   is  ready   to    n t    the  demands   for   the   latest 

merchandise  of  standard  quality. 

Business,  however,  indicates  but  one  phase  of  his  activities,  He  has  long  been  a  repub- 
lican and  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  leaders  of  the  party  in  his  state.  In  1894  he  was  elected 
treasurer  of  McPherson  county  and  made  so  creditable  a  record  during  his  tirst  term  that  he 
was  reelected,  lie  also  mho!  as  mayor  of  Eureka  from  1903  until  1906,  and  during  the  four 
years  of  his  incumbency  in  that  office  gave  to  the  city  a  businesslike  administration  and 
one  characterized  by  many  needed  reforms  and  effective  improvements.  In  1907  further 
official   honors   came    to    him    in    his   election    to   the   state   senate,   and   while    in    that    office    he 


728  HIST  iRY  (  >F  S<  )UTH   DAK<  )TA 

carefully  considered  the  interests  no!   only  of  his  constituents  but  of  the  state  at   large  and 
worked    for   the   benefit    of   the   commonwealth.     On    March    l.    1913,   he    was   appointed    by 

Governor    Byrne   to   hi-    present    posil t    commissioner   of    school   and    public    lands,    for 

which   his  long   business  training   and   official  experience   have  peculiarly   fitted   him,  so  thai 

lie  has  made  a   -i    excellent    record   in  that   position.     In   November,  l'.H4.  at  tin'  general 

election  he  was  hi-  party's  candidate  to  succeed  himself  an. I  was  elected  by  a  handsome  ma- 
jority  for  a   two-year  term,  beginning  January   l.  1915. 

On  the  6th  i.i  August,  L893,  -Mr.  Hepperle  was  married  to  Miss  Mathilda  Weber,  a 
native  of  Austria,  an.l  this  union  lias  been  blessed  with  four  children.  Bruno  E.,  Herbert 
0.,  Car]  J.  an. I  Werner  II.  The  family  attend  the  Lutheran  church,  in  which  the  parents 
hold  membership,  and  Mr.  Hepperle  also  belongs  to  the  Woodmen  of  the  World.  He  is  one 
of  tin-  solid  citizens  who  have  been  valuable  factors  in  the  state's  development.  He  has 
"on  sin ss  through  persistenl  and  intelligent  labor,  and  he  has  ever  Keen  optimistic  regard- 
ing thr  state  and  it-  future  possibilities.  He  realizes  that  there  is  an  opportunity  for  the 
building  of  an  empire  in  the  northwest  and  his  efforts  have  aided  in  securing  continuous 
progress    along    lines    beneficial    to    the    commonwealth. 


LEW  NESS. 


Lew  Ness,  the  owner  of  Spring  Valley  Farm,  which  comprises  five  hundred  and  twenty 

acres  on  section  35,  Great  Bend  township,  Spink  county,  came  to  this  country   fr Norway 

without  funds  and  without  a  knowledge  of  English.  However,  bis  determination  to  succeed  and 
bis  persistent  work  to  that  end  eventually  enabled  him  to  purchase  land,  which  he  improved, 
and  as  he  prospered  he  added  to  his  holdings  until  be  now  has  one  of  the  finest  farms  in  Spink 
county,  lie  was  born  at  Vigedal,  Norway.  November  17.  1859,  and  is  a  son  of  Halve]  Larson 
and  Anna  (Ness)  Ness.  The  mother  has  passed  away  and  is  buried  in  Vigedal,  but  the  father 
i-  sfill   living   and   makes  his  home  in  that   town. 

Lew  Ness  attended  the  public  schools  of  bis  native  country  until  be  reached  the  age  of 
fourteen,  and  when  only  lit  teen  years  old  In-  was  compelled  to  earn  his  own  living,     lie  worked 

upoi iii-    iii    \..iwa\     lor  a    number   of   year-    before   C ing   to   the    United    States   and    bis 

knowledge  of  agricultural  methods  proved  of  greal  value  to  him  when  he  settled  in  South 
Dakota,  even  though  conditions  in  this  state  and  in  Nforwaj  differ  widely.  When  he  arrived 
in  the  I  iiile.l  Stales  in  tin'  spring  of  issii  he  was  without  funds  mill  as  it  was  necessary  for 
him  to  find  employment  immediately  be  began  working  as  a  blacksmith  in  st..i\  i  it\.  Iowa, 
although  hi'  knew  nothing  of  that  trade.  He  Boon  learned  it,  however,  and  followed  it  for 
about  two  years,  but  in  the  spring  of  1882  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Hand  county, 
where  he  took  up  a  homestead  and  proved  up  on  the  same.  However,  crops  were  bad  and 
he  decided  to  leave  that  section  of  the  state,  giving  the  farm  to  a  loan  company  in  exchange 
for  the  loan  which  be  received.  In  i ss.".  he  came  I.,  tie-  district  where  he  now  resides  and 
bought  two  hundred  acres  of  land,  which  he  cultivated  and  developed.  II.'  follow.'.]  mixed 
farming  and  was  soon  able  to  acquire  more  land,  adding  to  his  holdings  by  degrees  until  be 
now  owns  five  I 'In-. I  and  twenty  acres  of  valuable  land.  Here  be  still  does  general  farm- 
ing, raising   in  addition  to  grain  about   fifty  head  of  cattle,  fifty  horses  and  a   large  number 

i.i    1 3.     'I'l..'  buildings  upon   hi-   farm  are  all  well  adapted    for  their  purposes  and   th.'  barn   is 

.in  unusually  fine  one.    He  ba-  about  three  hundred  tiers  upon  the  place;  which  add  much  to  its 

attractivi  ness  and  the  residence  is  large  I  well  designed  and  of  the  best  in  Spink  county. 

Hi         thrift}    and  alh.w.-  nothing  to  go  to  waste  that   could   I.,    advantag isly  utilized,  and 

this  trait,  together  with  his  industry,  is  largely  responsible   for  hi-  success. 

Mr.  Ness  was  married  in  Redfield,  South  Dakota,  on  tic  ilih  of  August,  1899,  to  Miss 
Emma   Tegland,  a   daughter  of   Mr.  and   Mis.  Thomas  Tegland,  both  of  whom  hit  deceased 

and   an-   l.ini.'.l    in   Slater.   Iowa.     Mr    and    Mr-.   Ne-s   have   four   children:     Fern,   llarhy.   Lucille 

ami  Gleva,  all  attending  tin-  district  school. 

Mr.  Ness  i-  a  member  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  contributes  to  its  support.  Politically 
Ic  affiliates  with  the  democratic  party  and  has  held  a  number  of  local  offices.    lie  has  served 


LEW   NESS 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  731 

on  the  town  board  of  Great  Bend  and  is  supervisor,  while  he  lias  done  a  great  deal  for  the 
public  schools  in  his  capacity  of  treasurer  of  school  district  No.  3,  Frankfort.  Even  though 
at  times  in  his  business  career  he  has  met  with  discouragements  and  obstacles,  his  resolu- 
tion has  never  faltered  and  he  has  persevered  in  his  efforts,  being  certain  that  in  the  end 
industry  and  good  management  would  be  rewarded,  and  so  it  has  proved,  as  he  is  now  in  the 
possession  of  a  comfortable  competence.  Moreover,  his  upright  life  and  many  excellent  char- 
acteristics have  won  him  the  esteem  of  all  with  whom  he  has  been  brought  in  contact. 


ANDERS    0.    OPLAND. 


A  native  of  South  Dakota,  Anders  0.  Opland  was  born  October  31,  1876,  upon  the  farm 
in  Clay  county,  where  he  now  resides,  a  son  of  Ole  Johnson  and  Helle  (Haugronningen) 
Opland,  both  natives  of  Norway,  where  their  marriage  occurred.  In  1867  they  emigrated  to 
America  and  for  a  year  resided  in  Wisconsin,  but  at  the  end  of  that  time  they  removed  to 
Clay  county,  Smith  Dakota,  the  father  taking  up  a  homestead  when  that  region  was  a  wild 
and  unbroken  prairie.  He  continued  to  reside  there  until  his  death,  which  occurred  on  the 
1st  of  March,  1891.  His  widow  is  now  living  in  Centerville.  They  were  the  parents  of  five 
children,  of  whom  our  subject  is  the  third  in  order  of  birth. 

Anders  0.  Opland  assisted  his  father  with  the  work  of  the  homestead  until  the  latter's 
death,  and  in   1906  purchased  from  his  mother  the  farm,  which  comprises  two  hundred  acres. 

He  has  since  concentrated  his  energies  upon  the  cultivati f  the  fields  and  the  raising  of 

stock  and  has  met  with  gratifying  financial  success.  He  uses  the  most,  improved  modern 
machinery  in  the  operation  of  his  farm  and  also  watches  the  markets  so  as  to  sell  to 
advantage. 

Mr.  Opland  was  married  May  20,  1899,  to  Miss  Hannah  Larson,  a  daughter  of  Olaus  and 
Christy  (Mellum)  Larson,  natives  of  Norway.  All.  Lai  son  ciossed  the  Atlantic  to  America 
upon  the  same  ship  as  our  subject's  father,  and  Mrs.  Larson  joined  her  husband  in  this 
country  a   year  later.     Tin-   latter   took  up  a   homestead   in   South   Dakota    near   that   of   Mr. 

Opland.     To  Anders  O.  Opland  and  his  wife  have  1 n  born   five  children:      Hilma,  who  was 

born  June  5,  1900,  and  is  now  attending  the  district  school;  Olga,  born  January  19,  1903; 
Agnes,  born  May  25,  1905:  Oliver,  who  was  born  May  13,  1908,  and  died  three  weeks  later; 
and  Sidney  Lewell,  born  August  7,  1914. 

Mr.  Opland  is  a  republican,  but  is  liberal  in  his  views  and  if  occasion  arises  disregards 
party  affiliation,  voting  for  the  man  whom  he  deems  best  fitted  for  the  place.  He  is  now 
serving  his  third  term  as  township  treasurer  and  for  one  term  held  the  oflice  of  school  clerk. 
His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  its  teachings  are  the  guiding  principle 
of  his  life.  He  is  thoroughly  up-to-date  in  his  methods  of  tanning  and  is  progressive  in  all 
relations  of  life.  He  finds  much  pleasure  in  motoring  and  also  finds  his  automobile  a  valu- 
able part  of  his  farm  equi] tit .     Those  who  have  been  brought  in   contact   with   him  speak 

most  highly  of  him.  his  upright   life  having  won  him  their  respect  ami  esteem. 


FREDERICK    P.    DRAYER. 


Frederick   P.  Drayer,  proprietor  of  a   general  mercantile  store  .-if    Frankfort,  is  actuated 
in    his   business   dealings    by   a    spirit    of    strong    determination,    indefatigable    industry    and 

unfaltering  enterprise.  He  has  conducted  the  business  since  1894.  Six  years  prior  to  that 
time  he  arrived  in  South  Dakota,  having  come  from  Manteno,  Illinois,  where  he  was  born 
May  27,  1869,  his  parents  being  Peter  ami  Mary  (Zepp)  Drayer.  The  family  is  of  German 
descent.  The  father  was  a  farmer  of  Manteno  and  in  the  year  1sss  brought  his  family  to 
South  Dakota,  settling  near  Doland,  where  he  engaged  in  fanning  until  his  death,  which 
occurred  in  1907,  when  he  was  sixty-eight  years  of  age.  His  wife  survived  him  until  1909, 
and  was  then  laid  by  his  side  in  the  cemetery   in   their  old  home  town.   Manteno,   Illinois. 

It  was   in   the  schools  of  that   place  that  Frederick   P.   Drayer  acquired   the  greater  part 
of   his   education,  although   he   attended    school    to   a    limited    extent    after    removing   to    Spink 


7:Jl'  HIST*  >RY  <  >F  S<  >UTH   DAKi  >TA 

county,  this  state  Through  vacation  periods  he  assisted  his  father  in  the  farm  work,  and 
in  his  later  teens  he  secured  employment  in  a  store,  where  he  acquainted  himself  with  com- 
mercial methods.  When  twenty-one  years  of  age  lie  attended  the  Metropolitan  Business 
College  at  Chicago,  spending  a  year  as  a  student  in  mastering  branches  of  learning  which 
w.uld  qualify  him  lor  life's  practical  and  responsible  duties  in  the  business  world.  lie 
thin  went  to  Doland,  when-  he  was  employed  as  a  clerk,  and  later  he  established  a  store  at 
Turton,  South  Dakota,  where  he  carried  on  business  for  nine  months.  He  then  removed 
his  Btock  to  Frankfort  ami  has  since  been  actively  identified  with  the  commercial  interests 
ol  that  place.  Me  remained  alone  in  business  until  1911,  when  he  admitted  John  I).  I  raig 
to  a  partnership.  The  stock  of  goods  is  a  large  one  for  a  town  the  size  of  Frankfort,  and 
is  well  selected  The  business  methods  employed  are  those  which  commend  the  house  to  a 
libera]  patronage,  for  Mr.  Drayer  is  ever  fair  ami  honorable  in  his  dealings. 

In  November,  1894,  at  Doland,  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Drayer  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  .Mamie  Woodring,  her  parents  being  John  and  Marie  (Runkle)  Woodring,  both  of  whom 
survive.  The  father  was  a  pioneer  agriculturist  of  this  state.  Mr.  ami  Mrs.  Drayer  have  two 
children,  namely:  Raymond,  who  is  attending  college  at  Brookings,  South  Dakota;  and 
Phyllis,    a    high-school    student. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Drayer  is  a  republican,  but  without  desire  for  office.  He  has 
taken  the  degrees  of  Masonry  in  the  blue  lodge  and  in  the  chapter  and  is  loyal  to  the  teach- 
ings oi  the  craft.  In  Frankfort  he  has  erected  his  store  and  residence  and  has  thus  con- 
tributed to  the  material  improvement  of  the  town.  His  life  has  ever  been  a  busy  one  and 
his  success  is  the  direct  reward  of  his  labor.  He  ranks  today  among  the  representative 
met  chants  of  Spink  county. 


CHILTON    C.    WHISTLER. 


I  hilton  I'.  Whistler,  proprietor  of  the  C.  C.  Whistler  meat  market  and  one  of  the  enter- 
prising business  men  of  Watertown,  was  born  in  Morrow  county.  Ohio,  January  21,  1852,  his 
parents  being  Joseph  ( '.  and  Sarah  E.  (Craven)  Whistler,  the  former  a  native  of  Pennsyl- 
vania   and    the    latter   of    Virginia.      They    were    married    in    Knox   county,   Ohio,   whither   they 

had    ic \e,l    with    their    parents,   and    later    they    became    residents    of    Morrow    county,    that 

state.  About  1859  they  settled  ill  Sparta,  Wisconsin,  where  the  father  passed  away,  lie 
was  a  live-stock  dealer,  a  farmer  and  miller  and  was  successful  in  his  various  business 
undertakings,  but  death  called  him  when  he  was  still  in  the  prime  of  life,  being  but  ill  his 
fiftieth   year, 

('hilton  C.  Whistler  was  reared  at  home  and  acquired  a  public  school  education.  In  early 
life  he  I. ■allied  the  liutcher's  trade  and  ill  L874,  when  twenty-two  years  of  age,  he  made  his 
first  independent  business  venture  by  opening  a  meat  market  in  Kankakee.  Illinois.  Two 
years  later  he  transferred  his  business  operations  to  Sparta,  Wisconsin,  but  in  L879  he 
came  to  Watertown.  South  Dakota,  lie  was  associated  in  business  with  0.  I>.  Stevens 
when    in    Sparta    and   Mr.   Whistler   came   to    Watertown    to   assume   the   management   of  a 

branch  market,  operations  being  carried  on  at   the  s; time  in  Sparta,  both  establishments 

»  :ir  conducted  under  the  firm  style  of  Stevens  &  Whistler.  The  new  enterprise  prospered 
under  I  he  capable  direction  and  management  of  the  paitn.a  in  charge,  and  in  the  spring 
of  iss;  Mr.  Whistler  purchased  the  interest  of  Mr.  Stevens  and  admitted  to  partnership 
his  brother,  0.  X.  Whistler.  For  twenty  years  the  business  was  then  carried  on  under  the 
firm  a. ime  of  Whistler  Brothers,  but  in  the  spring  oi  L908  < '.  i  .  Whistler  purchased  his 
brother's  interest   in  the  business,  which  he  has  since  carried  on   independently.     In   1902  the 

i   Whistler  Brothers  erected  the  Whistler  block,  a  modern  business  and  office  structure, 

w  hich  C.  i '.  Whist  ler  now  ow  ns. 

On  the  17th  of  March,  1880,  occurred  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Whistler  and  Miss  Jennie  !'.. 
Andrews,  of  Sparta,  Wisconsin.  To  them  have  been  born  four  children:  Fred  C,  who  is 
now  a  partner  in  his  father's  business;  Ella  E.,  the  wife  of  0.  M.  Pease,  of  Watertown; 
Jessie,  who  married  I.  A.  Wigaard,  of  Lemmon,  South  Dakota;  and  Alice,  the  wife  of  (J.  II. 
Kile,  of   Pipestone,  Minnesota 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  7:j:J 

Mr.  Whistler  is  a  republican  in  politics,  was  the  lirst  town  treasurer,  and  also  the  first 
city  treasurer  of  Watertown  after  its  incorporation,  serving  for  seven  years  in  the  two 
offices.  He  lias  also  been  a  member  of  the  city  council  for  two  years  and  he  exercises  his 
official  prerogatives  in  support  of  many  progressive  public  movements  for  the  benefit  and 
upbuilding  of  the  city  and  for  the  advancement  of  those  interests  which  are  a  matter  of 
civic  virtue  and  civic  pride.  He  has  membership  in  Watertown  Lodge,  No.  838,  B.  P.  0.  E.; 
in  Watertown   Lodge.  No.  34,  I.  0.  0.  F.;   in  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  and  in 

the  Watertown  (' nercial  Club.     In  the  years  which  have  come  and  gone  since  his  arrival 

in  this  city  his  record  lias  been  most  creditable,  contributing  to  the  commercial  development 
and  public  progress  of  the  city,  and  at  the  same  time  he  has  carefully  controlled  his  busi- 
ness affairs  so  as  to  win  a  comfortable  and  well  deserved  competence. 


.H)I IX    P.    SITTIG. 


John  1'.  Sittig,  residing  on  section  13,  Mapleton  township,  is  the  owner  of  four  hundred 
and  eighty  acres  of  rich  and  productive  land  in  Minnehaha  county,  and  is  widely  recog- 
nized as  one  of  the  substantial  and  representative  agriculturists  of  South  Dakota.  His  birth 
occurred  in  Germany  on  the  3d  of  October,  1866,  his  parents  being  Wilhelm  and  Osanne 
(Folk)  Sittig,  who  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  United  States  in  1891.  The  father  now 
makes  his  home  with  his  children  in  Iowa,  the  demise  of  the  mother  having  occurred  in 
June,  1904. 

John  P.  Sittig  was  reared  in  his  parents'  home  and  attended  the  common  schools  of 
the  fatherland  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education.  In  1884,  when  a  youth  of  eighteen,  he 
emigrated  to  the  new  world,  being  desirous  of  testing  the  truth  of  the  many  favorable 
reports  which  had  reached  him  concerning  the  advantages  and  opportunities  to  be  enjoyed 
in  the  United  States.  He  took  up  his  abode  in  McLean  county,  Illinois,  and  there  worked 
as  a  farm  hand  for  wages  during  a  period  of  seven  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  time 
lie  returned  to  Germany,  and  after  a  short  visit  came  back  to  this  country,  bringing  his 
parents  with  him.  Soon  afterward  he  was  married  to  Miss  .Minna  Peter,  a  native  of  Ger- 
many, ami  subsequently  spent  two  years  in  the  cultivation  of  rented  land  in  McLean  county. 
Illinois.  He  then  removed  to  Cherokee  county.  Iowa,  and  there  rented  a  farm  which  lie 
operated  for  eight  years.  In  March,  1902,  he  came  to  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota,  and 
purchased  the  quarter  section  on  whirl,  he  now  resides  in  Mapleton  township,  paying  thirty- 
five  dollars  an  acre  for  the  land.  Six  months  later  he  purchased  an  adjoining  quarter  sec- 
tion for  twenty-eight  dollars  per  acre,  and  in  1910  bought  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres 
more,  so  that  his  holdings  now  embrace  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres.  Success  has  attended 
his  undertakings  as  an  agriculturist,  and  he  is  well  entitled  to  a  foremost  place  among  the 
prosperous  and  enterprising  citizens  of  his  community. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Sittig  have  been  born  twelve  children,  ten  of  whom  survive,  as  follows: 
August,  Emma,  Lena.  Albeit.  Ida,  Edward,  Rosa,  Clarence,  Elsie  and  Ernest.  In  his  political 
views  Mr.  Sittig  is  independent,  supporting  men  and  measures  rather  than  party,  lie  and  his 
family  attend  and  support  the  Lutheran  church.  John  1'.  Sittig  well  deserves  the  proud 
American  title  of  a  self-made  man,  for  he  came  to  this  country  as  a  poor  boy,  and  by  indus- 
try, determination  and  energy  worked  his  way  steadily  upward  until  he  is  now  one  of  the 
substantial   and    esteemed    citizens   of   South    Dakota. 


THOMAS   Mi  I!  VI  II. 


Thomas  McBath,  proprietor  of  a  grain  elevator  and  thus  actively  connected  with  the 
business  interests  of  Watertown.  was  born  in  St.  Lawrence  county.  Xew  York,  December  27, 
1857,  a  son  of  Samuel  and  Jane  McBath.  The  mother  died  in  the  east  but  the  father  aftei 
ward  came  with  his  son  Thomas  to  South  Dakota,  arriving  in  this  state  in  1880,  and  still 
makes  his  home  at  Watertown.  The  son  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  New  York  and 
spent   his  youthful   days  upon  his  father's    farm    in  that    state,  assisting  in    its  cultivation   and 


7:!4  HIST<  >RY  OF  S<  'L'l  1 1   DAK<  )TA 

improvement  as  the  years  went  on.  Winn  he  had  reached  the  age  of  twenty-three,  however, 
he  came  with  his  father  t<>  the  northwest,  with  Dakota  territory  as  his  destination.    Arriving 

in  Codington  county,  be  secured  a  li istead  in  Rauville  township  and  also  a  tree  claim  near 

Henry.     He  made  improvements  thereon  and   fan 1  the  ['lace  for  a  while,  but  after  three 

or  four  years  sold  both  the  homestead  and  tree  claim,  lie  then  engaged  in  buying  grain  at 
i. mi, in  iiu  uiic  year  and  for  the  Northwestern  Elevator  Company  at  Willow  Lake  for  three 
years,  and  in  L894  established  an  elevator  business  in  Watertown  under  liis  own  name.  He 
is  also  proprietor  of  an  elevator  at  Thomas  and  at  Yahota  and  Adelaide  lmt  maintains 
general  offices  in  Watertown.  His  four  elevator  interests  have  made  linn  closely  connected 
with  the  grain  trade  of  his  section  of  the  state,  his  business  having  assumed  extensive  and 
gratifying  proportions.  He  is  also  the  owner  of  a  quarter  section  of  land  in  Codington 
county,  within  the  city  limits  of  Watertown. 

Mr.  McBath  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Effle  M.  Chase,  a  daughter  of  A.  1).  ami 
Tirzah  .1.  Chase,  the  former  a  minister  of  the  Methodist  denomination  ami  the  first  pastor 
of  the  Methodist  church  in  Watertown.  lie  came  to  South  Dakota  in  L878  ami  established 
the  first  Methodist  congregation  in  the  state,  lie  has  since  been  actively  identified  with  the 
further  wurk  of  the  church  ami  his  labors  have  I n  attended  with  splendid  results,  con- 
tributing largely  to  the  moral  advance nt  of  South  Dakota.    Rev.  A.  I).  Chase  is  still  living 

at   the  age  of  eighty-three  years  hut  his  wile  is  deceased.     It  was  in  September,   1890,  that 

their  daughter  Effie  became  the  wife  of  Tl las  McBath.     The  children  of  this  marriage  are 

as  follows:  Earl,  Grace,  Harry.  Roy,  and  Wilbur,  all  at  home.  All  are  natives  of  this  stale. 
The  parents  are  members  of  the  Methodist  church  and  guide  their  lives  according  to  its 
teachings. 

Mr.  McBath  also  belongs  to  the  Masonic  lodge,  tin  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks 
and  the  Ancient  Order  of  Cuited  Workmen.  In  politics  he  is  a  progressive  republican,  believing 
in  advancement  alone  political  lines  just  as  much  as  in  other  connections,  tor  five  years  he 
has  served  as  a  member  of  the  city  council  ami  for  .si\  years  has  been  a  membei  ol  the  school 
board.  His  work  in  behalf  oi  Watertown.  both  in  office  and  out  of  it.  has  been  effective  foi 
the  upbuilding  of  the  city  and  the  promotion  oi  its  best  interests.  He  is  a  self-made  man 
and  one  who-,-  business  career  has  been  founded  upon  the  substantial  principles  ol   industry, 

lllteel  ll  \    and    progress. 


HENRY  STOLLER. 


One  of  Scotland's  most  substantia]  citizens  is  Henry  Stoller,  president  of  the  Hon  II 

County   Bank  of  Scotland.     He  comes  of  German  a stry  I  has  manifested  the  reliability 

and  thoroughness  characteristic  of  his  race.  The  Stoller  family,  previous  to  emigrating  to 
America,  had  lived  for  several  generations  in  the  Russian  dominions,  as  tic  great-grandfather 
of  Mr.  Stoller  removed  from  Strasburg,  Alsace,  to  Kussia  over  a  century  ago.  The  Russian 
Czarina.,  Catherine,  had  offered  special  privileges  to  thrifty  German  farmers  who  would  settle 

in   the   waste  places  of  that   vast    country,   pr ising   them   immunity    from   military   service 

ami  granting  them  the  privilege  of  retaining  their  own  language  ami  the  Lutheran  faith. 
In  the  early  '70s  the  century-old  promises  wen-  broken  ami  thousands  of  long  established 
families  emigrated    1"   the   new    world   rather   than   remain    in    Russia.      Dominic   Stoller  was 

oi  ih.   first  to  realize  the  trend  of  affairs  and  acted  promptly,  selling  his  land,  which  c - 

prised  lome  two  hundred  ami  forty  acres  by  our  measurement,  and  receiving  therefor  a  much 
In  in  i    price  than  those  who  sold   later.     Some  who  were  tardy   ill  disposing  of  their  property 

received    but    w    dollars    per  acre.      The  Stoller    family   sailed    in   October,    is:::,    from    llain- 

burg  on  New  York  on  the  Selesia  ami  after  a  stormy  voyage  of  twenty-one  days  landed 
on  the  shores  of  (he  new  world.  The  first  winter  was  spent  in  Sandusky.  Ohio,  at  the 
home  of  a  friend  who  had  preceded  (he  familj  to  the  United  states  by  several  years.  Leav- 
ing his  wile  mill  children  in  Sandusky,  the  lather  traversed  the  slates  of  Michigan,  Wisconsin, 
Minnesota,  Nevada,  Kansas.  Iowa,  Missouri,  Arkansas  and  Ihe  Dakotas,  before  deciding  upon 
,i  permanent  location.  The  opportunities  offered  in  South  Dakota  however,  proved  the  strong- 
est inducements  and  in  April,  I  si.',,  lie  settled  four  miles  northeast  of  the  present  town  of 
Lestervillc,    Yankton    county,    on    three    hundred    and    twenty    acres    which    he    secured    undffl 


HENRY  STOLLER 


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HIST<  IRY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  737 

preemption  and  homestead  rights.  He  continued  to  reside  upon  his  farm  until  his  death, 
which  occurred  in  1S76  as  a  result  of  injuries  received  in  a  runaway.  Aside  from  the  sub- 
ject of  this  review,  there  are  two  sons  and  two  daughters  of  Dominic  Stoller  residing  in  this 
state.  The  mother,  who  was  in  her  maidenhood  Margaret  Kost,  was  also  of  German  descent. 
She  passed  to  her  reward  November   I,   1 '.»()().  at  the  age  of  seventy-three  yeais. 

Henry  Stoller  was  born  May  8,  1858,  in  the  rural  village  of  Rohrbach,  near  Odessa,  l!us- 
sia.  He  accompanied  his  parents  to  the  new  world  and  to  the  home  in  Yankton  county, 
remaining  with  them  until  December  9,  IST'.i.  when  he  was  married.  He  then  Bled  on  a 
homestead  in  Odessa  township,  Yankton  county,  and  resided  there  until  moving  to  Scotland 
in  March,  1913.  He  was  a  successful  agriculturist,  as  hi1  used  progressive  methods  and  was 
energetic  and  industrious.  In  1909  he  purchased  his  first  interest  in  the  Bon  Homme  County 
Bank  and  four  years  later  he  was  elected  president  of  the  institution,  which  is  one  of  the 
strongest  and  most  conservative  banks  in  this  section  of  South  Dakota.  As  executive  head 
of  tlie  institution  he  has  manifested  sound  business  judgment  and  wide  knowledge  of  finan- 
cial conditions.  He  has  followed  the  difficult  course  of  sane  progressiveness,  avoiding  alike 
hasty  and  ill  considered  advance.  He  has  great  faith  in  Dakota  farm  land  and  has  invested 
much  capital  therein,  being  now  the  owner  of  eight  hundred  acres  in  Bon  Homme  and  Yank- 
ton counties. 

Mr.  Stoller  married  Miss  Christina  Muehlbier,  also  a  native  of  Russia  and  a  daughter  of 
David  and  Barbara  (Kost)  Muehlbier,  who  were  German  residents  of  that  country.  Upon  the 
refusal  of  the  Russian  government  to  longer  grant  the  promised  privileges  and  immunities, 
they  too  emigrated  to  the  new  world  and  reached  the  Dakotas  in  August,  187::.  Fourteen 
children  were  born  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Stoller,  of  whom  eight  survive  as  follows:  Sophia,  the 
wife  of  (Instav  Mutschelknaus,  a  resident  of  Scotland;  Kate,  now  Mrs.  August  Mettler, 
residing  on  a  farm  near  Freeman;  Helena,  who  married  George  Sehamber.  of  Odessa  town- 
ship; David  J.,  of  Odessa  township;  Beatha,  the  wife  of  A.  A.  Bertsh,  of  freeman;  Eva,  who 
married  Leonard  Ulmer,  of  Menno;  George  F.,  who  is  living  on  the  old  farm;  and  Henrietta, 
now  Mrs.  Emanuel  Bertsh  living  near  Freeman.  The  mother  of  these  children  having  passed 
away,  Mr.  Stoller  was  married  the  second  time  December  14,  1902,  Mrs.  Katherine  (Reich) 
lien  becoming  his  wife.  They  are  the  parents  of  four  children:  William  Henry,  Emil  Gustav, 
Albert  Edwin  and  Benjamin. 

Mr.  Stoller  is  a  member  of  the  Lutheran  church  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Iowa  synod, 
and  exemplifies  in  his  life  the  high  moral  teachings  of  the  faith  of  his  fathers,  lie  has 
found  in  this  country  freedom  and  excellent  business  opportunities  and  has  made  the  best 
use  id'  all  the  advantages  afforded  him.  As  agriculturist  and  banker  he  has  won  success  and 
has  also  contributed  largely  to  the  prosperity  of  this  county,  where  he  is  recognized  as  a 
man  of  proven  integrity  and  commendable  public  spirit.  The'  republican  party  finds  in 
him  a  stanch  supporter  of  its  principles  and  his  fellow  citizens,  recognizing  his  worth  and 
ability,  have  called  him  to  public  office.  He  served  as  county  commissioner  from  1(107  to 
1911  and  was  for  two  terms  a  representative  in  the  lower  house  id'  the  state  legislature 
from  Yankton  county,  serving  in  1901  anil  190:',. 


WILLIAM  C.  HOLLISTER. 


The  name  of  William  C.  Hollister  has  come  to  be  regarded  as  synonymous  with  business 
development  and  progress  in  Sioux  Falls,  for  he  is  not  only  one  of  the  largest  real-estate 
dealers  in  the  city  hut  is  also  prominently  known  in  financial  circles  as  founder  and  president 
of  the  Dakota  Trust  &  Savings  Bank.  He  was  born  in  Rockton,  Illinois,  November  18,  1863, 
and  is  a  son  of  George  If.  and   Fannie   E.  (Hooker)    Hollister,  the  former  a  native  of  Vermont. 

William  < '.  Hollister  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Rockton, 
Illinois,  and  later  attended  high  school  at  Beloit,  Wisconsin,  supplementing  this  by  a  course 
in  a  business  college  at  Milwaukee,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  1881.  Following  this  he 
Incited   iii   Sioux   Falls  and  entered  the   First    National    Bank   as  assistant  bookkeeper,  rising 

in  five  years  to  he  assistant  cashier.  Mr.  Hollister  resigned  this  position  in   1886  and   fot I 

a  partnership  with  John  S.  Lewis  under  the  name  of  Lewis  &  Hollister,  dealers  in  real  estate 
and   lire  insurance.     This  partnership  existed   for  one  year,  after  which   Mr.  Hollister  continued 


738  IIIST<  >RY  (  IF  S<  >UTH    DAK(  )TA 

alone  in  the  real-estate  and  loan  business  until  1890.  He  then  resumed  his  identification 
with  financial  interests,  organizing  the  State  Bank  &  Trust  Company,  of  which  he  was  made 
president.  In  July,  Jiioc,  he  disposed  o1  his  interests  in  Hi.it  concern  and  organized  the  firm 
oi  Eollistei  Brothers,  dealers  in  reai  estate,  loans  and  insurance.  They  today  control  one  of 
the  leading  enterprises  oi  that  character  in  the  city  and  have  a  large,  representative  and 
growing  trade.     In   December,  1912,   Mr    Hollistei  extended  the  field  of  Ins  business  activities, 

organizing  the  Dakota  Trust   &  Savings  Hank  with  a  capital  stock  oi  hundred  thousand 

dollars.  He  has  since  been  president  of  this  concern  and  under  his  ahle  management  it  has 
become  in  a  short  time  oi E  the  leading  banks  in  Sioux  Falls.  Mr.  Hollister  is  a  resource- 
ful, capable  and  farsighted  financier  and  has  made  the  policy  "I  his  institution  one  of  pro- 
gressiveness,  tempered  l>\  a  sate  conservatism.  He-  has  met  with  a  gratifying  degree  of  suc- 
cess and  occupies  a  position  of  precedence  in  financial  circles  of  the  city. 

In  Rockton,  Illinois,  October  12,  1886,  Mr.  Hollister  married  Miss  Caroline  11.  Coller 
and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  three  children,  William  ("!..  Louise  and  Eugenie.  Mr. 
Hollister  is  a  member  of  the  Episcopal  church,  and  his  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the 
republican  party.  He  is  well  known  in  the  Masonic  order,  holding  membership  in  the  com- 
ma ndery  ami  Shrine,  and  he  belongs  to  the  Elks,  the  Country  and  the  Dacotah  Clubs.  He 
keep-,  iii  close  touch  with  financial  interests  and  his  ability  in  his  chosen  field  is  known  and 
recognized. 


HIRAM     ELLSWORTH     BRISBINE. 

Hiram  Ellsworth  Brisbine,  a  merchant  of  Yankton  and  also  identified  as  a  stockholder 
or  officer  with  other  important  business  concerns,  has  throughout  his  entire  lite  closely  studied 
the  possibilities  of  any  situation  and  using  his  opportunities  to  good  advantage,  ha-  made 
steadj   advancement.     Hi-  course  lias  newer  been  actuated  1,\   the  spirit  of  vaulting  ambition 

but    he    has    followed    the    path    that     favoring    opportunity    ha-    pointed    out    and    the    simple 
weight    oi    In-  character  and  ability   has  carried  him   into   important    relations. 

A  native  of  Wisconsin,  Mr.  Brisbine  was  bom  in  Fremont,  November  11,  isnii.  Wis 
parents  being  Thornton  Whiteker  and  Mary  Ann  (Unkefer)  Brisbine.  The  family  comes  of 
English  origin  and  was  established  on  American  soil  in  the  earlj  part  oi  the  eighteenth 
century.  Thornton  \\  .  Brisbine  was  born  at  New  Lisbon,  Ohio,  on  the  '.'7th  id'  November, 
[821,  and  died  on  the  :.' 1 -t  oi  June,  1911.  Had  he  lived  a  few  more  months  he  would  have 
reached  the  age  of  ninety  years.  At  the  tin.,,  oi  the  <  'ml  war  he  joined  the  army  as  a 
in,. ml,,. i  ,,i  .i  VVisconsin  cavalry  regiment  and  served  throughout  the  period  of  hostilities, 
participating  in  a  number  of  hotly  contested  engagements.  After  the  war  he  returned  home 
but  derided  to  again  go  to  the  south,  thinking  to  make  a  location  (here.  (  in  the  way, 
however,  he  met  members  of  the  pioneer  families  of  Dakota  of  Judge  G.  ('.  Moody  and  Or. 
Burleigh  and  thej  persuaded  him  to  locate  in  Yankton.  He  listened  to  their  counsel  and 
arrived  in  that  city  en  the  Itn  of  August,  1866.  From  that  time  forward  he  remained  a 
valued  and   honored   resident    of  the  northwest   and  hi-  ability    led   to   his  early  selection   for 

,,nl,lie  office,     lb-  served  as  judge  of  the  probate  i I    and  also   filled  other  county   offices. 

Like  st   of  thj.  early  settlers  ol   tin'  state  he  also  took  a  claim,  opening  up  the  first  farm 

which  was  developed  west  of  Yankton.     During  his  long  residence  there  l njoyed  tin'  esteem 

of  the  old  -ettlei-  of   Yankt oimty   in  a    marked  degree,   for   his   life  justly  commanded 

l|M.    ,_. [will    and    confidence   ol    all    with    whom    he    was    brought    in    contact.      His   death    was 

i     i-ion    of   deep   and    widespread    regret,   when    on    the   21st    of   June,    1911,   he    passed   away. 

Hi,  wife,  who  wa-  born  at   \ew    Franklin,  Ohio,  in    1827,  had  departed  this  life  long  before, 

bdng     I  ailed     tO    the     home     be\  onil     III      L889. 

Mi-  and  MrSi  Thornton  W.  Brisbine  were  the  parents  of  eight  children,  six  sons  and 
two  daughters:  Harvey,  a  veteran  of  the  civil  war,  who  came  to  Yankton  in  ism;  and 
there  died  in  1874;  •'.  Milton,  who  i-  in  the  treasury  department  at  Washington,  D.  •'.; 
William  Albert,  who  died  in  the  Black   Hills  of  South   Dakota  in   1902;  Sarah  A.,  the  wife  of 

Ben  I  .   Ash.  of   Minneapolis;   Thomas   M 'e,  who  i^  lis  in-   retired  at    Artesian.  South    Dakota; 

Frank  I!.,  a   resident   of  Minneapolis;   Hiram   Ellsworth;  and  Ada.  B.,  the  wife  of  George  W. 
Greene,  proprietoi  oi   the  Landour  Hotel  of  Minneapolis. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  739 

Hiram  E.  Brisbine  was  a  little  lad  of  six  years  when  in  1866  the  family  came  to  the 
northwest.  At  that  time  Dennison  was  the  terminus  of  the  western  railroads  and  from  that 
point  the  family  proceeded  to  Yankton  with  ox  teams.  That  district  today  bears  little 
resemblance  to  the  region  in  which  they  settled  almost  a  half  century  ago.  All  around  was 
the  wild,  unbroken  prairie  and  Yankton  was  the  very  outpost  upon  the  western  frontier. 
There  were  many  hardships  and  privations  to  be  borne  and  many  difficulties  to  be  encoun- 
tered before  the  seeds  of  civilization  had  taken  root  and  the  settlers  were  able  to  secure  the 
conveniences  and  advantages  which  tiny  had  enjoyed  in  the  older  east.  They  were  of  a 
class  of  men,  however,  who  accomplish  results  because  of  determination  and  enterprise. 
Hiram  E.  Brisbine  became  a  pupil  in  the  public  schools  of  Yankton  and  was  graduated  from 

the   high    school   in   June,  1878.     He  then   beca a    dry-goods  clerk  at   a   salary  of  twelve 

dollars  per  month.  Twelve  years  later  he  was  being  paid  a  salary  of  two  thousand  dollars 
per  year,  lie  -peaks  live  languages,  which  he  has  acquired  in  thirty-fix  years  spent  behind 
the  counters  of  Yankton's  dry-goods  stores.  He  entered  the  firm  of  Cox,  Brisbine  &  Stone 
in  1890  but  sold  his  interests  in  that  linn  in  1892  and  a  month  later  opened  a  new  store  in 
partnership  with  Ward  L.  Stone.  This  relationship  continued  tor  live  years,  but  Mr.  Bris- 
bine bought  out  his  partner  in  1897  and  has  since  conducted  the  business  independently, 
remaining  at   his   present   location,  where   he   carries  a    large   and  well   selected   line   of   dry 

g Is.     His  patronage  is  liberal  and  is   well   merited  because  he  conforms  his   interests  to   a 

high  standard  of  commercial  ethics. 

In  1884  Mr.  Brisbine  was  married  at  Michigan  City.  Indiana,  to  Margaret  Cowdin  and 
they  had  two  sons:  Dawes  E.,  an  attorney  practicing  at  Isabel,  South  Dakota;  and  Hiram 
C,  at  home.  The  wife  and  mother  died  in  1  s<»7  and  on  the  21st  of  June,  1899,  at  Mitchell, 
South  Dakota.  Mr.  Brisbine  was  married  to  Miss  Mina  C.  Van  Tassel,  a  daughter  of  Clarence 
H.  Van  Tassel,  who  for  many  years  was  United  States  internal  revenue  collector  for  Dakota 
territory.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Brisbine  have  been  born  three  daughters,  Margaret  M.,  Evelyn 
and  Catherine,  all  in  Yankton   with  their  parents. 

The  family  attend  the  Congregational  church  and  Mr.  Brisbine  belongs  to  the  Yankton 
Commercial  Club.  He  is  also  affiliated  with  the  Elks  ami  is  a  Mason  of  high  degree,  having 
been  elected  knight  commander  of  the  Court  of  Honor  and  thirty-third  degree  honorary  by 
the  supreme  council  of  the  Ancient  and  Accepted  Scottish  Rite  at  Washington,  D.  C.  His 
political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  in  1886-7  he  was  alderman  of  Yank- 
ton from  the  third  ward,  but  he  has  no  political  ambitions  and  prefers  to  concentrate  Ids 
energies  upon  his  business  affairs  rather  than  seek  public  ollice.  He  is  loyal  to  the  besl 
interests  of  city  and  state,  however,  and  he  makes  a  ready  response  when  hi'  is  called  upon 
to  aid    in   any    project   for  the    public  good. 


JAMES  H.  FONGER,  M.  D. 


Each  community  has  in  it  men  who  are  recognized  as  leaders  in  their  special  line  of 
activity,  and  among  the  representatives  of  medical  practice  in  Deuel  county  is  .lames  If. 
longer,  whose  ability  places  him  with  the  leading  physicians  ami  surgeons  of  Gary.  Early 
in  his  career  he  recognized  that  thorough  study  must  constitute  the  foundation  of  his  success, 
and  close  application,  wide  reading  and  conscientious  performance  of  all  his  duties  have  since 
been  salient  feature-  in  his  professional  career,  lie  was  born  in  Bangor,  Michigan,  May  14, 
is;.".,  the  only  child  of  James  R.  and  flora  longer.  The  lather  was  a  druggist,  conducting 
business  in  Michigan  until  the  fall  of  1879,  when  he  broughl  his  family  to  South  Dakota 
settling  at  Clary,  where  he  opened  the  first  drug  stoic  of  the  town.  Later  the  business  was 
purchased  by  Mr.  Rowland,  who  in  turn  resold  it  to  Mr.  Fonger,  and  the  father  is  -till 
actively  engaged  in  it-  management.  Both  he  and  hi-  wife  are  well  known  in  Gary,  theii 
many  sterling  traits  of  character  having  gained  for  them  warm  friend-hip  and  high  regard. 

James  II.  Fonger  supplemented  a  public-school  education  by  a  business  course  in  Water- 
town  ami  afterward  entered  Hamline  University,  from  which  he  was  graduated  on  the 
completion  of  a  course  in  medicine  with  the  class  oi  1900.  lie  then  returned  to  Gary  and 
entered  upon  active  practice  there.  He  has  since  taken  post-graduate  work  in  the  College  ol 
Physicians  and  Surgeons  at  <  hicago  and   for  one  year  was  assistant   bacteriologist    for  the  citj 


Tin  MIST<  >kY  <  IF  S<  >UTH    DAKOTA 

oi  Minneapolis.  He  has  since  practiced  in  Gary  and  lias  the  major  part  of  trie  surgical  work. 
lie  lias  a  hospital  and  Has  performed  many  difficult  operations  which  indicate  liis  expert  skill 
and  ability  in  this  direction.  He  is  also  physician  at  the  state  school  for  the  blind  located 
at  Gary  and  he  has  an  extensive  private  practice. 

Dr.  Conger  holds  membership  in  the  Presbyterian  church  and  he  is  connected  with  vari- 
ous fraternal  organizations,  belonging  to  Gates  City  Lodge,  Xn.  it,  A.  F.  &  A.  XL,  the  Odd 
Fellows  society,  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Plks  at  Watertown  and  the  Royal  Neigh- 
bors.    He   held   the   ci nission   of  captain   oi   Company   II,  Third    Regiment   South   Dakota 

National  Guard  until  the  disbanding  oi  the  company  when  he  was  transferred  to  the  medical 
staff.  He  enjoys  hunting,  fishing  and  motoring  and  has  an  especially  fine  collection  of  relics 
in  the  shape  oi  guns  oi  various  age  and  workmanship.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the 
democratic  party,  but  while  he  believes  in  its  principles,  he  has  neither  time  nor  inclination 
to  seek  office.  Anything  which  tends  to  bring  to  man  the  key  to  the  complex  mystery  which 
we  call  life  is  of  interest  to  him.  He  is  conscientious  in  his  practice  and  broad  reading  keeps 
him  thoroughly  informed  concerning  modern  methods  and  standards. 


FRANCIS  J.  PARKER 


Francis  .1.  Parker  is  a  member  of  the  bar  at  Deadwood,  his  native  city.  He  was  born 
October  30,  1885,  and  is  a  son  of  William  H.  and  Clara  E.  (Thomas)  Parker.  The  lather  was 
born  in  Maine,  May  5,  1847,  and  had  passed  the  sixty-first  milestone  on  life's  journey  when 
he  was  called  to  his  final  rest  June  26,  1908.  His  wife,  who  was  born  in  Washington,  D.  (.'., 
January  13,  iMs.  died  on  the  20th  of  June,  1913.  William  II.  Parker  was  born  on  a  farm 
in  Maine  and  when  a  lad  left  the  parental  home,  attempting  to  enlist  in  a  Maine  regiment, 
but  because  of  his  youth  he  was  rejected.  Going  to  Massachusetts  about  the  In!  oi  June, 
1861,  he  enlisted  m  (he  Sixth  Massachusetts  Volunteer  Infantry,  of  which  he  was  afterward 
made  a  lieutenant,  lie  served  until  October  16,  1866,  and  then  resigned,  at  which  time  he 
was  stationed  at  Port  Kearney,  Nebraska.  He  was  then  but  nineteen  years  of  age.  He 
afterward  went  to  Washington,  I).  ('.,  and  on  the  27th  of  January,  lscr,  when  he  was  not 
yet  twenty  years  of  age,  he  was  married  to  Clara  E.  Thomas,  oi  that  city,  (hi  the  13th  of 
.lime,  1868,  lie  was  brevetted  colonel  under  President  Johnson,  and  in  Is'.io,  when  Rutherford 
II.  Hayes  was  president  oi  the  Loyal  Legion,  .Mr.  Parker  was  brevetted  first  lieutenant  oi 
United  States  Volunteers.  Alter  his  marriage  he  continued  in  the  employ  of  the  government, 
ami  while  thus  engaged  took  up  the  study  oi  law  in  Columbia  University,  now  the  Ooorgo 
Washington  University,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  oi  L868  as  honor  man. 
Following  his  graduation  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar  upon  examination  before  the  supreme 
court.  Presideni  P.  S.  Grant  appointed  him  collector  oi  internal  revenue  for  Colorado  terri- 
tory, winch  position  he  filled  until  -Inly.  L876,  w  hen  he  resigned  to  accept  the  appointment  of 

assistant    I   lilted   States  attorney  ol   I  oloiado.      He  was  later  appointed   United  States  attorney 

and  continued  iii  that  position  until  July,  1877,  when  he  located  in  Deadwood,     There  he  was 

engaged  ill  the  practice  of  law  almost  constantly  and  was  regarded  as  one  of  the  eminent 
members  oi   the  bar  in  his  section  of  the  state.     He  continually  broadened  his  knowledge  by 

further   reading,   investigati d   Study,  and    was  always   well    prepared    when    he  entered    Hie 

nts  to  present    his  cause   iii    the  strongest    possible   light,      lie   was  elected   to   various  public 

offices,  being  chosen  a  member  of  the  firsl   constitutional  convent] f  the  territory   in   L885, 

while  on  the  3d  of  November  oi  that  year  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  senate  from 
Lawrence  county.  In  L889  In-  was  elected  to  represent  his  district  in  the  house  of  repre- 
sentatives an. I  served  in  the  legislature  iii  L890.  lie  was  thus  active  in  framing  tin'  laws  of 
the  state,  in  molding  public  policy  and  advancing  public  progress.  In  1902  he  was  elected 
state's  an  ci  i  in   ,u   Lawrence  county  and  served  until   L904.     lie  was  then  reelected,  remaining 

a  l  he  incumbeill  in  the  position  until  1906.  In  the  fall  of  that  year  he  was  elected  to  the 
sixtieth    congress,    receiving    forty-nine   thousand    nine    hundred   and   seventy-one    \otes.     lie 

served  in  thai  capacity  until  In-  death.     IPs  life  was  oi unusual  benefii  and  value  to  his 

fellowmen.     lie  took  a itive  interest  in  everything  tor  tic  advancemeni  and  welfare  of  his 

town,  county  and  state,  and  his  labors  were  an  important  clem. ad  m  pr ting  public  progress 

and  shaping  the  poliej    ol    South    Dakota   along   lines  which  have  led  to  its  continuous   improve- 


FRANCIS  J.   PARKER 


WILLIAM   H.  PARKER 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  743 

ment  and  upbuilding.  He  stood  at  all  times  for  law  and  order  and  he  was  the  first  man  to 
suppress  gambling  in  Deadwood,  accomplishing  that  task  while  serving  as  county  attorney. 
He  was  a  man  of  generous  impulses  and  a  kindly  spirit  which  was  constantly  manifest  in 
helpfulness  toward  his  fellowmen. 

In  the  family  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  H.  Parker  were  eleven  children.  Louis  is  engaged 
in  farming  in  Montana.  Clara  is  the  wife  of  D.  L.  Herman,  who  is  engaged  in  the  brokerage 
business  at  Seattle.  Washington,  but  was  formerly  a  resident  of  Rapid  City,  South  Dakota. 
William  H.,  who  wedded  Mamie  Moore,  is  foreman  in  the  Slimes  plant  of  the  Homestake 
Company  of  Deadwood.'  Cora,  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth,  is  living  at  Deadwood.  Ralph 
residing  in  Deadwood,  is  a  printer  by  trade.  Lo^an  also  makes  his  home  in  Deadwood 
Theodore  is  deceased.  Clarence  resides  in  Deadwood.  Francis  J.  is  the  next  of  the  family. 
Kenneth  and  May  have  both  passed  away. 

Francis  J.  Parker  attended  the  public  schools  of  Deadwood  until  he  had  completed  the 
eighth  grade.  Later  he  continued  his  studies  in  Conception  College  of  Conception,  Missouri, 
where  he  did  academic  work  for  one  year,  and  for  four  years  he  was  a  student  in  the  State 
Normal  School  at  Spearfish,  South  Dakota.  He  afterward  spent  a  half  year  in  the  George- 
town University  of  Washington,  D.  C,  and  one  year  and  a  half  in  the  George  Washington 
University  in  the  capital  city.  For  eighteen  months  he  was  a  student  in  the  University  of 
South  Dakota,  from  which  he  received  his  degree,  and  in  1910  he  passed  the  bar  examination. 
During  his  early  manhood  he  was  employed  by  others  at  various  intervals,  leaving  home  at 
the  age  of  twenty  years.  He  worked  in  Brookings  and  also  in  Lawrence  county  and  spent 
two  years  in  government  offices  in  Washington,  D.  C.  It  was  subsequent  to  that  period  that 
he  attended  the  University  of  South  Dakota,  where  he  completed  his  course  in  1910.  He  then 
returned  to  Deadwood  and  opened  a  law  office  in  July  of  that  year.  He  afterward  again 
entered  the  University  of  South  Dakota  and  received  his  degree  in  June,  1914.  Since  his 
graduation  lie  has  conducted  various  law  classes  in  addition  to  managing  his  private  practice, 
He  is  filling  the  office  of  city  attorney  of  Spearfish,  serving  for  the-  second  year  in  that 
position.  He  devotes  his  entire  time  to  the  practice  of  law,  thus  regarding  the  old  maxim 
which  says  that  "the  law  is  a  jealous  mistress."  He  is  likewise  a  landowner  and  has  some 
valuble  property  in  Deadwood. 

Mr.  Parker  belongs  to  the  Roman  Catholic  church  and  in  politics  is  a  republican  with 
progressive  tendencies  but  has  never  aspired  to  political  office.  He  holds  membership  in  the 
Business  Men's  Club  of  Deadwood  and  also  with  the  Elks  and  the  Yeomen.  He  served  as  a 
delegate  to  the  state  Yeomen's  convention  at  Watertown  in  1913.  He  has  held  membership 
with  the  volunteer  fire  department  of  Deadwood,  of  which  he  served  as  the  secretary  and 
as  foreman.  Practically  a  lifelong  resident  of  this  state,  he  has  lived  to  witness  many 
changes  here  as  the  work  of  development  and  improvement  has  been  carried  steadily  forward 
and  at  all  times  he  has  cooperated  heartily  in  the  plans  ami  measures  for  the  benefit  of  county 
and  state.  He  has  various  substantial  qualities  which  have  won  him  high  regard,  and  in  the 
citv  of  In-  nativity  the  circle  of  his  friends  is  an  extensive  one. 


WEST  BABCOCK. 


West  Babcock,  agent  for  the  state  of  South  Dakota  for  the  Mutual  Benefit  Life  Insur- 
ance Company  of  Newark,  New  Jersey,  was  born  in  Chickasaw  county,  Iowa,  May  9,  1858, 
and  is  a  son  of  Lemuel  R.  and  Martha  (Hodson)  Babcock,  the  former  a  native  of  New  York. 
The  family  is  of  English  origin  and  was  founded  in  America  by  the  great-great-grandfather 
of  our  subject,  who  came  from  England  to  New  York,  where  his  son  and  grandson  were  born. 

West  Babcock  acquired  a  limited  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Dundas,  Minnesota, 
whither  his  parents  had  moved  in  lscs.  After  laviiej  aside  his  books  he  learned  the  cooper's 
trade  and  followed  that  occupation  in  connection  with  farming  until  1886.  In  that  year  he 
removed  to  Northfield,  Minnesota,  and  turned  his  attention  to  the  livery  business,  conducting 
an  enterprise  of  this  character  for  four  years.  In  1890  he  became  connected  with  the  Mutual 
Benefit  Life  Insurance  Company  of  Newark.  New  Jersey,  for  which  he  acted  as  agent  in 
Northfield  until  1903.  He  was  then  made  state  agent  with  headquarters  in  Sioux  Falls  and 
has  since  held  this  responsible  and  important   position.     He  does   a   large  business  and   has 

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accomplished  a  great  deal  in  the  interests  of  his  company,  being  regarded  as  one  oi  its  most 
trusted  and  valued  representatives. 

On  the  10th  hi  January,  1882,  at  Northfield,  Minnesota,  Mr.  Babcock  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Carrie  I".  Hibbard,  a  daughter  of  Culver  Eibbard,  who  served  in  a  Minnesota 
regiment  during  the  Civil  war.  Mr.  and  .Mis.  Babcock  have  become  the  parents  oi  four 
children:  Fannie  I...  tin'  wife  ol  A.  V.  Kelley,  of  Sioux  Falls;  Martha  Maude,  who  married 
Arthur  T.  Fosdick;  Earl  II..  who  died  at  the  age  of  -i\  years;  and  Beatrice  M.,  who  died  at 
eighteen   months. 

.Mr.  Babcock  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  He  holds  membership 
m  tli,.  Elks,  i  In'  Country  and  the  Dacotah  Clubs  and  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason.  In 
1914  lie  was  eminent  commander  id'  Cyrene  Commandery,  No.  :.'.  and  was  grand  scribe  of  the 
Grand  Chapter  of  South  Dakota  in  1914-15.  IK'  is  well  known  in  Sioux  Falls  and  Ids  many 
friends  esteem  him  highly  for  Ids  business  ability  and  his  genuini    persona]  worth. 


H.   J.    DRAHEIM. 


H.  J.  Draheim,  who  lias  devoted  his  attention  to  the  lumber  business  throughout  the 
entire  period  of  his  active  career,  is  well  known  in  Aberdeen  as  the  founder  and  head  of 
the  II.  .1.  Draheim  Lumber  Company,  retail  dealers  in  lumber  and  fuel.  He  was  horn  in 
Wisconsin  in  L874,  and  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Fennimore,  that  state. 
Following  the  completion  of  his  high-school  course  he  engaged  in  the  Lumber  business  there, 
and  afterward  was  connected  with  lumber  interests  in  Storm  Lake,  Webster  City  and 
Waterloo,  Iowa.  From  the  latter  city  he  moved  to  Minneapolis,  .Minnesota,  and  was  in 
the  lumber  business  there  tor  ten  years.  He  located  in  Aberdeen  in  L912  and  bought  out 
the  business  controlled  by  the  llolbnsworth-llart  Lumber  Company,  which  was  established 
about  L898.  "(in  the  l.'.th  oi  March,  1912,  Mr.  Draheim  organized  the  II.  .1.  Draheim  Lumber 
Company  and  he  has  since  given  praQtically  his  entire  time  to  the  affairs  oi  this  concern, 
which  by  reason  of  his  able  management  has  become  one  of  the  most  important  of  its  kind 
in  (he  city.  The  yards  occupy  fifteen  lots  at  the  corner  of  Washington  street  and  First 
avenue  and  tin-  enterprise  furnishes  employment  to  eight  men  regularly,  The  company 
deals  in  fuel  and  lumber  and  controls  an  important  and  growing  patronage.  Mr.  Draheim 
has  diic,. ted  the  policy  of  the  concern  along  progressive  and  modern  lines  and  is  today  at  the 
head  ,,i  a  large  industrial  enterprise.     During  his  long  connection  with  the  lumber  trade  he 

Irag  bec o  thoroughly   familiar   with  every  department   of  the  business  and   has  met    with 

most  excellent   success. 

tin  (I,,.  27th  ot  October,  1897,  Mr.  Draheim  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Minnie 
Fischer,  of  Stitzer,  Wisconsin,  lb'  holds  membership  in  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order 
of  Elks.  He  i-  able,  energetic  and  resourceful  and  bis  name  stands  high  ill  both  business 
and  social  circles. 


I'llll. II'    s.    McINTYRE,    M.    D. 

Dr.  Philip  S.  Mclntyrc  has  gained  a  large  practice  in  the  town  of  Bradley  and  in  the 
rura]  district  ot  which  it  is  the  center  ami  is  proving  successful  in  his  treatment  of  disease. 
II,.  Was  born  in  Litchfield,  Minnesota,  on  the  L5th  of  July,  1884,  a  sou  of  Peter  and 
(•ail,,. nnc   iKlassi    Mclntyre,   natives  oi    Scotland   and  Germany,   respectively,  who  in  young 

00(1  and  young  womanhood  emigrated  to  this  country  and  located  in  Minnesota. 
There  the}  met'  and  were  married  and  took  up  their  abode  in  the  city  of  Litchfield,  where 
tl„.    father    was    for   years   engaged    in    the    real-estate   business,      lb-    was   a    republican    in 

p., ami    a    prominent    factor    in    his    party    in    bis   section,      lb'    represented    his   district    in 

lb,.  Minnesota  -talc  legislature  and  was  one  of  the  foremost  citizens  of  Litchfield.  He  died 
,,,  l9o1|  „!,,.,,  sixty-five  years  of  age  Hi-  widow  survives  and  still  makes  her  home  in 
Litchfield. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  745 

Dr.  Mclntyre  apent  his  boyhood  and  early  youth  in  his  native  town  ami  was  graduated 
from  the  Litchfield  high  school,  after  which  lie  entered  the  academic  department  of  the 
University  of  .Minnesota  at  Minneapolis.  Subsequently  lie  began  the  study  of  medicine,  ami 
in  1905  entered  the  medical  department  of  the  University  of  Minnesota,  from  which  he  was 
graduated  with  the  class  of  1909.  Feeling  in  need  of  more  practical  knowledge  of  patho- 
logies! eonditions  of  various  kinds,  he  served  as  an  interne  in  the  Asbury  Hospital  in  Minne- 
apolis and  later  in  the  City  ami  County  Hospital  in  St.  Paul.  In  dune,  1910.  he  removed 
to  Bradley,  South  Dakota,  where  he  has  since  resided.  In  the  intervening  live  years  he  has 
built  up  one  of  the  largest  practices  of  any  practitioner  in  the  country  districts  of  the  state, 
lie  is  also  vice  president  of  the  board  of  health  of  Clark  county  and  county  physician,  and 
in  his  official  connection  does  much  for  the  cause  of  public  hygiene  and  in  the  prevention 
of  disease.  Although  his  medical  course  in  college  was  thorough  and  his  experience  as  an 
interne  added  much  to  his  equipment  as  a  physician  he  has  never  considered  his  medical 
education  complete  and  is  constantly  studying  along  professional  lines.  He  is  a  member  of 
tin'  Watertown  District  Medical  Society,  the  South  Dakota  State  Medical  Society  and  the 
American   Medical  Association. 

Dr.  Mclntyre  was  married  on  the  17th  of  June,  1914,  to  Miss  Marguerite  Fogarty,  of 
St.  Paul,  Minnesota.  He  is  independent  in  his  political  views  and  takes  the  interest  of  a  good 
citizen  in  public  affairs.  He  holds  membership  in  the  Phi  Rho  Sigma,  a  medical  fraternity, 
ami  in  Bradley  Lodge,  No.  216,  I.  0.  0.  F.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Watertown  Country 
Club,  He  is  not  only  highly  esteemed  as  a  professional  man,  but  has  many  warm  personal 
friends. 


HON.  HENRY  A.  SASSE. 


Hun.  Henry  A.  Sassc  is  a  well  known  druggist  of  Henry,  but  further  than  that  his 
prominence  in  commercial  circles  is  indicated  in  the  fact  that  he  was  president  of  the  South 
Dakota  Pharmaceutical  Association  and  that  he  served  for  two  terms  as  representative  from 
his  district  in  the  state  legislature.  Thus  has  come  to  him  a  recognition  of  the  ability  which 
has  carried  him  beyond  the  point  of  mediocrity  into  the  ranks  where  men  of  force  and  re- 
sourcefulness are  directing  public  affairs.  He  was  born  in  Minnesota  on  the  23d  of  October, 
1872,  a  sou  of  Cos  and  Caroline  Sasse.  The  father  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1379  and  the 
family  arrived  in  1881.  He  homesteaded  on  section  6,  township  116,  range  .",;,.  Codington 
c ity,  and  secured  a  tree  claim  on  section  31  of  the  same  township.  He  was  closely  asso- 
ciated with  the  pioneer  development  of  his  section,  bearing  an  active  and  helpful  part  in 
reclaiming  wild  land  for  the  purposes  of  civilization.  He  also  bore  his  part  in  the  work  of 
progress  along  other  lines,  proving  a  valued  citizen  of  the  territory.  He  and  his  wife  now 
have  a  pleasant  home  at  Revillo,  South   Dakota,  where  he  is  living  retired. 

In  the  public  schools  II.  A.  Sasse  pursued  his  early  education  and  afterward  completed 
a    course   in    pharmacy    in    Minneapolis,   being   graduated    with    the   class   of    1892.      He    then 

reentered  tl mploy   of  A.   E.   Withing   at   Henry,  remaining   there  altogether    tor   four  years. 

after  which  he  bought  out  the  business,  of  which  he  is  now  the  head.  He  passed  the  state 
board  examination  in  1892  and  it  was  in  1894  that  he  purchased  his  business,  which  he  has 
since  been  successfully  conducting,  having  now  an  excellent  store,  supplied  with  a  large  line 
of  drugs  and  druggists'  sundries,  while  the  tasteful   arrangement  of  the  place  and   his   rea- 

hie   prices   have   1 n   continuous    factors   in   winning  him   success.     His   standing    among 

those  in  the  same  line  oi  business  is  indicated  in  the  fact  that  in  1909  he  was  elected  presi- 
dent of  the  Pharmaceutical  Association  of  South  Dakota.  In  addition  to  Ins  other  interests 
he  i^  the  \\,r  president  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Henry,  a  stockholder  in  the  Electric 
Light  Company  and  a  director  of  the  Bankers  and  Merchants  Fire  insurance  Company  of 
Minneapolis. 

(In  the  9th  of  April.  1895,  Mr.  Sas^e  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Alice  M.  Ilogarcl.  a 
native  of  Woodstock,  Ontario,  and  they  have  one  daughter.  Treva  Lou.  thirteen  years  of 
age.      The   religious    faith   of   the    family    is   that    of    the    Congregational    church    and    Mr.   Sasse 

holds    membership    also    with    the    Klks.   the    Odd    Fellows,    the    Modern    W [men    and    the 

Knights   of    Pythia3.      lie   enjoys   hunting   and    fishing    when    leisure    gives    him    opportunity    to 


746  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

engage  in  those  sports  and  he  also  derives  pleasure  from  motoring  and  all  outdoor  exercises. 
His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party,  of  which  he  is  a  most  earnest  and 
zealous  advocate  He  war.  elected  to  represent  his  district  in  the  state  legislature  in  1909 
and  again  in  1913.  He  gave  careful  consideration  to  all  questions  coming  up  for  settlement 
and  was  connected  with  much  important  constructive  legislation.  He  was  the  author  oi 
the  pure  drug  law  of  South  Dakota,  passed  during  liis  first  term,  and  during  his  second  term 
he  moved  the  investigation  of  printing,  the  result  thereof  being  a  saving  to  the  state  of 
over  fifty  thousand  dollars  a  year.  He  helped  to  draft  the  new  law  concerning  the  state 
printing  and  he  lias  been  equally  loyal  in  his  support  of  other  measures  which  have  had 
far-reaching  and  beneficial  effect  upon  the  welfare  of  the  state.  He  represents  one  of  the 
old  families  of  Codington  county,  and  there  was  no  town  of  Henry  at  the  time  of  their 
arrival.  He  was  one  of  a  family  of  four  sons  and  three  daughters,  all  of  whom  are  yet 
living  and  all  of  whom  have  become  active  factors  in  working  for  public  progress  and  im- 
provement. Mr.  Sasse  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  leading  men  of  the  state,  his  worth  being 
widely  acknowledged  by  all  with  whom  he  has  been  brought  in  contact,  while  tangible 
evidence  of  his  ability  is  found  in  his  excellent  official  record  and  in  his  helpful  work  toward 
promoting  high  business  standards. 


EDWARD  D.  PALMER. 


Edward  D.  Palmer,  a  civil  engineer  residing  in  Yankton,  has  spent  his  entire  life  in  the 
Mississippi  valley  and  has  been  actively  connected  with  the  work  of  improvement  and  progress 
in  various  sections.  For  a  considerable  period  he  was  identified  with  the  government  serv- 
ice  and  since  18,86  has  held  several  local  and  state  offices  in  the  line  of  his  profession.  He  has 
now  passed  the  seventy-eighth  milestone  on  life's  journey,  yet  is  still  active  to  some  extent, 
and  a  well  spent  life  has  won  him  the  respect  and  honor  of  all  with  whom  he  has  been  brought 
in  contact. 

Mr.  Palmer  was  born  September  5,  1836,  in  Dubuque,  Iowa,  long  before  that  state  was 
admitted  into  the  Union.  In  fact  it  was  then  still  a  part  of  the  territory  of  Wisconsin.  Ifis 
parents  were  John  and  Mary  Palmer,  the  former  a  native  of  Kentucky.  Both  died  in 
Dubuque,  the  father  passing  away  at  the  age  of  eighty-six  years  and  the  mother  when  sixty- 
live-  years  of  age. 

Edward  D.  Palmer  was  the  eldest,  of  their  four  children  and  while  spending  his  youthful 
days  under  the  parental  roof  he  attended  (he  public  schools  of  Dubuque,  also  the  Platteville 
Academy  and  Cornell  College  of  Iowa.  He  took  up  the  profession  of  civil  engineering  and 
entered  into  actual  practice  when  but  fifteen  years  of  age,  carrying  a  chain  on  the  govern- 
ment survey  in  Minnesota.  He  was  thus  engaged  all  through  the  periods  of  vacation  until 
after  he  had  completed  his  college  course.  In  1  s 5 f ">  he  became  a  government  surveyor  and  in 
I  si;  I  lie  was  made  a  deputy  surveyor  and  began  taking  contracts,  continuing  in  that  business 
for  over  thirty  years  in  Wisconsin,  Minnesota  and  the  two  Dakotas.  lie  probably  did  more 
work  in  North  and  South  Dakota  than  any  other  civil  engineer,  and  his  activity  along  those 
lines  gave  him  a  broad,  intimate  and  accurate  knowledge  of  the  country.  He  was  especially 
familiar  with  the  history  of  the  northwest  during  the  period  of  its  pioneer  development.  He 
retired  from  government  service  in  1886  and  since  that  time  has  served  as  city  engineer  of 
Yankton,  lie  was  also  surveyor  of  Yankton  county  and  deputy  slate  surveyor  of  South 
Dakota,  and  he  is  one  of  the  oldest  United  Slates  deputy  surveyors  living.  While  now  well 
advanced  in  years  lie  still  does  some  professional  work  and  while  closely  following  his  profes- 
sion   lie   ranked   with    its   most,  eminent    representatives   in   (he  northwest. 

In  1866  Mr.  Palmer  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Rose  L.  Thompson,  a  native  of  Ohio, 
and  to  them  was  born  a  son,  George  T.  Palmer,  a  railway  structural  iron  worker,  who  is  now 
located  in  Colorado.  In  his  political  views  Mr.  Palmer  has  long  been  an  earnest  republican, 
"him"  unfaltering  support,  to  the  principles  of  the  parly.  He  is  entitled  to  wear  the  little 
bronze  button  of  (he  Grand  Army  of  Hie  Republic  and  is  proud  of  the  insignia,  of  his  serv- 
ice. He  was  at  the  front  with  the  Twenty-first  Iowa  Volunteer  Infantry  and  was  on  active 
duty   until  taken   ill  before  Vicksburg,  from  which   place  he  was  invalided  home. 

Mr.    Palmer   came  to   Yankton    in    187.''.   anil   has  since  continuously  resided   in   this  city. 


Ki)\v.\i;i>  I).  I'.M.M  1.1: 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  749 

His  life  during  his  active  years  in  the  government  service  was  almost  entirely  spent  upon 
the  frontier,  and  many  times  ho  and  the  members  of  his  party  were  the  only  white  men 
within  hundreds  of  miles.  There  was  no  scarcity  of  Indian  neighbors,  however,  and  the 
party  met  the  usual  experiences  and  hardships  due  to  prevailing  conditions  in  the  far  west. 
He  is  considered  one  of  the  best  authorities  on  early  surveys  and  is  frequently  called  in  con- 
sultation on  matters  where  early  records  are  involved.  He  today  enjoys  in  substantial  meas- 
ure the  regard  and  goodwill  of  his  fellow  citizens,  among  whom  lie  has  lived  for  forty  years 
and  who  have  ever  recognized  in  him  a  man  of  genuine  worth. 


JOSEPH  MARK  WALSH,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Joseph  Mark  Walsh  is  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  at  Fort 
Pierre  and  enjoys  a  merited  reputation  as  an  able  representative  of  his  chosen  calling.  His 
birth  occurred  at  Yankton.  Dakota  territory,  on  the  27th  m  duly.  1877,  his  parents  being 
Edward  John  and  Ellen  (Melloy)  Walsh,  who  came  to  Yankton  county  in  the  late  '00s  and 
settled   in   the  vicinity  of  Walshtown. 

Dr.  Joseph  M.  Walsh  acquired  his  more  specifically  literary  education  in  the  schools  of 
Yankton  and  Yankton  College  and  subsequently  prepared  for  the  medical  profession  as  a 
student  in  the  University  of  Illinois,  which  institution  conferred  upon  him  the  degree  of 
M.  I),  on  the  10th  of  May,  1905.  Fort  Pierre  has  since  remained  the  scene  of  his  professional 
labors,  and  his  practice  has  steadily  grown  as  he  has  demonstrated  his  skill  and  ability  in 
coping  with  the  intricate  problems  which  continually  confront  the  physician  in  his  efforts  to 
restore  health  and  prolong  life. 

On  the  24th  of  April,  1902,  in  Omaha,  Nebraska,  Dr.  Walsh  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Jeanette  Joslyn,  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  G.  Joslyn,  of  Kingston,  Wisconsin. 
They  have  a  son.  Francis  Mark  Walsh,  who  was  born  on  the  10th  of  May,  1912;  and  a  daugh- 
ter, Bonnie,  born  March  11,  1914. 

Dr.  Walsh  is  a  member  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  A.  F.  &  A.  M..  of  Yankton.  He  is 
popular  in  both  professional  and  social  circles  of  his  community  and  lias  won  recognition 
as  a  worthy  and  valued  native  son  of  the  Dakotas. 


HENRY  TAMMEN. 


Henry  Tammen  is  one  of  the  alert,  energetic  and  wide-awake  business  men  ami  mer- 
chants of  Yankton  and  his  name  is  well  known  in  financial  circles.  He  is  a  native  of  tier- 
many,  born  May  5,  1859,  and  is  the  third  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  live  children 
whose  parents  were  Heinrich  C.  and  Marie  (Kirchoff)  Tammen,  both  of  whom  arc  deceased. 
The   father   followed  teaching  throughout  his   entire   business  career  in  his   native  land. 

Henry  Tammen  received  his  education  in  Germany  and  there  remained  to  the  age  of 
nineteen  years,  when,  venturing  where  opportunity  led  the  way,  lie  emigrated  to  America 
and  for  four  years  was  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  confectionery  at  Washington,  D.  ('. 
In  lss.",  he  arrived  in  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  ami  his  first  business  venture  here  was  in  the 
same  line  of  trade  but  later  he  engaged  in  the  grocery  and  dry-goods  business,  in  which  lie 
lias  continued  to  the   present  time,  witli  growing   success.      He  carries   a    well    selected   line   oi 

goods,  studies  the  i Is  ami  demands  of  the  trade,  and  at  all  times  gives   lair  ami  courteous 

treatment  to  his  patrons.  His  is  today  one  of  the  important  concerns  of  this  character  in 
the  city. 

In  lsss  Mr.  Tammen  chose  a  companion  for  the  journey  of  life  through  his  marriage 
to  'Miss  Lizzie  Weber,  a  native  of  Wisconsin.  Their  home  has  been  blessed  with  one  son 
and  two  daughters:  Henry,  Jr.,  who  is  manager  of  the  Y^ankton  Opera  House:  Laura;  and 
Marguerite. 

Where  national  issues  are  involved  Air.  Tammen  gives  his  political  support  to  the  demo- 
cratic party  but  at  local  elections  he  votes  independently.  His  fraternal  relations  connect 
him    with    the   Masons,  the   Benevolent   Protective  Order  of  Elks   and   the   Knights   of   Pythias 


750  HIST(  >RY  (  >l-   Si  >l  111   DAKOTA 

Hi-  finds  bis  chief  recreation  and  delight   in  motoring.     He  has  ever  led  a  busy,  active  and 

useful   life  \\lik-h  has  won  him  the  confidence  and  goodwill  of  his  fellow n   bj    reason   oi 

the  honorable  and  straightforward   policy   which   he  has  ever  followed,  and  today   he   is  ac- 
counted one  of  the  city's   mosl    prosperous  and   must  substantial  German  citizens. 


HENRY  JOHNS. 


IIi-tiiv  Johns,  who  has  been  a  resident  of  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota,  for  about 
three  decades,  owns  and  operates  a  farm  on  section  11.  Sioux  Falls  township.  Mis  birth 
occurred  in  Germany  on  the  -1st  of  September,  1851,  and  both  his  pan-Tits  are  deceased.  In 
the  acquirement  of  an  education  he  attended  the  schools  of  his  native  land  and  subsequently 
learned  the  cooper's  trade,  working  at  that  occupation  in  Germany  for  ten  years.  In  L881, 
when  a  young  man  of  thirty.  In-  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  United  States  and  took  up  his 
abode  in  Syracuse,  New  York,  while  later  In-  removed  to  Chicago,  Illinois.  In  lsss.'i  In-  came 
to  Sioux  Falls,  Sooth  Dakota,  and  continued  work  at  his  trade  until  1888,  when  he  bought  a 
trad  ni  eight  acres  mi  section  II,  Sioux  Falls  township.  Ten  years  later  In-  purchased 
seventy-two  acres  more  which  has  since  remained  in  his  possession  and  which  he  now  operates 
with  tin-  assistance  of  his  son.  Six  acres  are  planted  to  alfalfa,  twenty-four  to  corn  and  the 
remainder  is  pasture.  Mr.  Johns  also  feeds  twenty  head  of  cattle  and  fourteen  head  of  hogs 
and   in   tin-  conduct   of  his  agricultural    interests   has   won   a    well    merited    measure   of   success. 

In  L8S1,  at  Syracuse,  New  York.  Mr.  Johns  was  united  in  marriage  to  .Miss  Dora  Saggau, 
of  Germany,  who  was  called  to  her  final  rest  in  1905,  her  remains  being  interred  at  Sioux  Falls, 
lo  them  was  horn  a  son,  Charles,  who  is  the  assessor  of  Sioux  Falls  township.  lie  was 
married  in  June,  1907,  to  Ella  Doerr,  a  native  of  Wentworth,  Lake  county,  South  Dakota, 
and  a  daughter  of  Henry  Doerr,  deceased,  and  lias  three  children,  Kenneth,  Kay  and  Erva. 
Mr.  Johns  is  a  republican  in  his  political  views,  but  not  bitterly  partisan,  being  unprejudiced 
in  In-  judgment  of  tin-  fitness  ol  anj  candidate.  Foi  twenty-four  year-  In-  has  held  the 
office  of  treasurer  ol  the  school  board,  making  a  creditable  record  in  that  coi ction.  Leav- 
ing tin-  father! I  in  young  manh 1.  In-  eagerly  availed  himself  of  the  opportunities  afforded 

in  tin-  new    Wei  Id  I  has  gained  financial  independence  ami  the  esteem  of  many  friends. 


\:\\  MOND  WILLIAM  MULLEN,  M.  I). 

Dr.  Raymond  William  Mullen  lias  successfully  engaged  in  tin-  practice  of  medicine  at 
Florence  fur  tin-  past  nine  years,  having  thoroughly  qualified  for  tin-  profession  through 
comprehensive  study  and  hospital  work,  lb-  was  burn  in  Omaha,  Nebraska,  September  :.':;, 
is;s,  in-  pan-iil-  being  Richard  and  Bridget  (Cannon)  Mullen,  both  natives  ol  Ireland.  They 
emigrated  to  tin-  United  States  in  early  life  ami.  locating  in  Omaha,  the  father  was  associated 
with  ih,.  Union  Pacific  Railroad  Company  For  thirty-five  years,  lb-  departed  this  life  in  1912 
hut  tin-  mother  survives  ami  still  makes  her  In in  Omaha. 

I),-.  Mullen  pursued  In-  early  education  in  the  public  and  high  schools  of  Omaha  and 
afterward   had  tin-  benefit   of  a  course  in  Creighton   University  of  that  city,  from  which  he 

graduated  m   L898  with  tin-  A.  B.  degree.     Subsequently  In-  entered  tin-  medical  depart nt  oi 

thai    institution   ami   won   bis   professional   degree   will,   the  class  oi    1902      lb-   in diately 

located  in  Chappell,  Nebraska,  but  remained  in  practice  there  for  only  a  brief  period,  after 
which  In-  went  to  Springfield,  Missouri,  where  fur  thn-c  years  In-  served  on  tin-  medical  stall' 
0I   (I,,.   Frisco  Hospital.     On  tin-  expiration  of  that   period  In-  went,  to   Bloomington,  Illinois, 

where  In-  spent  a  short,  ti ami  in  1906  located  for  practice  in  Florence,  South  Dakota.     He 

lias  iii  tin-  nine  years  of  his  residence  in  this  city  successfully  followed  his  profession,  winning 
a  large  ami  lucrative  practice  which  In-  well  merits.  The  Doctor  owns  one  hundred  ami  sixty 
acres  of  land  in  Dexter  town-hip,  Codington  county,  this  slate. 

It  was  mi  tin-  :ilst  uf  April.  1909,  that  Dr.  Mullen  was  unit.-. I  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary 
Riley,  :l  native  of  Estherville,  Iowa,  and  a  daughter  of  Patrick  and  Mary  Riley,  now  of  Sioux 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  751 

Falls,  Smith  Dakota,  and  to  this  union  have  been   born  a  daughter  and  son,  Mary  Madeline 
and  Richard  William. 

That  ho  may  ki-oji  in  touch  with  the  work  and  advancement  of  the  profession,  Dr.  Mullen 
is  identified  with  the  American  Medical  Association,  the  Watertown  District  Medical  Society, 
the  Sioux  Valley  Medical  Association  and  the  South  Dakota  State  .Medical  Society,  in  politics 
he  is  a  republican  and  in  the  spring  of  1!)14  he  was  a  candidate  for  nomination  on  that  ticket 
to  the  state  legislature.  The  Doctor  was  formerly  a  member  of  the  State  Militia  and  for 
three  years  served  as  first  lieutenant  of  the  Fourth  Regiment,  while  for  two  years  he  was 
captain  of  the  medical  corps  of  that  regiment,  resigning  his  commission  in  April,  1914.  llis 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Catholic  church,  while  his  fraternal  connections  are  with  Water- 
town  Lodge,  No.  838,  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  with  the  Knights  of  Columbus, 
and  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  Although  his  resilience  in  Florence  has  been  of 
short  duration  he  has  gained  a  large  circle  of  friends,  owing  not  only  to  his  professional  abil- 
ity hut  also  to  his  personal  worth,  which  inspires  admiration  and  warm  regard. 


HARRY  TRUMAN  PARMLEV. 

Harry  Truman  Parmley,  successfully  engaged  in  the  fuel  business  in  Sioux  Falls,  was 
born  on  a  farm  near  (enter.  Rock  county,  Wisconsin,  August  7,  I860,  lie  is  a  son  of  Ira  and 
Aurora  Elizabeth  (Austin  i  Parmley,  the  former  born  near  Warren,  Ohio,  August  22,  1822, 
and  the  latter  in  Vermont,  April  29,  1830.  The  father  died  July  27,  1S89,  at  Center,  Wiscon- 
sin, and  the  mother  passed  away  on  March  15th  of  the  same  year.  They  had  four  sons  ami 
three  daughters,  of  whom  one  son  and  one  daughter  died  in  infancy  and  two  sons  and  two 
daughters  now  survive.  The  sons  are:  Russell  Gardner  Parmley  and  Harry  Truman,  of  this 
review.  The  former  was  born  March  13,  1851,  and  was  married  on  the  24th  of  December, 
1872,  to  .Miss  Frances  Dann.  They  became  the  parents  of  four  children,  of  whom  one  died 
in  infancy  and  Bessie  died  young.  Those  living  are:  Arthur  Lynn  and  Frank  Garfield.  Of 
these,  Arthur  was  married  at  Oakland,  California,  in  1906  to  Miss  Luella  May  Morgan  ami 
they  have  two  children,  Barbara  and  Betty.  Our  subject's  paternal  grandfather  was  Tinman 
Parmelee,  who  was  a  native  of  Ohio  and  died  about  the  year  1830.  Among  his  other  descend- 
ants was  the  late  Frank  Parmelee  of  Chicago. 

Harry  Truman  Parmley  acquired  his  education  in  the  country  schools  of  Rock  county. 
Wisconsin,  and  in  the  public  schools  at  Janesville,  Wisconsin,  whither  his  parents  removed  in 
1869.  He  also  attended  Silsbee's  Business  College  in  that  city  and  following  the  completion 
of  his  studies  returned  to  the  home  farm,  where  he  remained  until  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls, 
South  Dakota.  December  10.  1881.  llis  elder  brother,  Russell  Gardner  Parmley.  had  come  to 
this  city  in  1S78  an. I  established  tin1  find  business  in  which  Harry  Truman  had  purchased 
an  interest.  The  brothers  carried  on  this  enterprise  together  from  lssl  until  1903,  whin 
Russell  G.  Parmley  removed  to  Long  Beach,  California.  Harry  Truman  Parmley  has  since 
been  in  business  alone  and  he  manages  his  interests  in  a  capable  ami  intelligent  manner, 
being  numbered  today  among  the  men  of  marked  ability  ami  substantial  worth  in  his 
community. 

In  May.  1886,  at  Anoka.  .Minnesota.  Mr.  Parmley  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Maud 
Kimball  Frost,  a  daughter  of  .lames  Frost,  ami  they  became  Hie  parents  of  live  children: 
Alice  P..  Marguerite.  Harry  Truman,  Jr.,  Pauline  and  Helen.  Mrs.  Parmley  died  September 
2S.   L912,  alter  a  brief   illness. 

Mr.  Parmley  is  a  member  of  the  Christian  church  ami  belongs  to  the  Elks,  the  c try 

and  the  Dacotah  Clubs,     lie  is  well  known  in  fraternal  circle-,  being  affiliated  with  the  Knights 

of  Pythias.  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.   Altl Mi 

he  has  been  successful  in  business,  his  interests  have  not  by  any  means  been  confined  to  this 
field  but  have  extended  also  to  (hat  of  public  affairs,  in  which  he  has  taken  an  intelligent  and 
active  interest  for  many  years.  A  stanch  republican  in  his  political  beliefs,  he  has  been  called 
,i|„,ii  tu  till  various  positions  of  trusi  and  responsibility,  serving  for  three  years  on  the  school 
board  of  Sioux  Falls  and  for  two  vein-  on  the  city  council.  In  1900  and  1901  he  was  a  mem- 
ber of  the  state  legislature  and  in  lOOS  was  appointed  warden  of  (he  state  penitential;,  a 
position   in   which  he  did  capable  and  conscientious  work   for   four  years,     lie   is  a  progressive 


752  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

and  public-spirited  citizen  and  his  influence  has  been  a  tangible  force  for  good  in  the  com- 
munity.    Prior  to  Mr.  Parmley's  appointment  as  warden  of  the  penitentiary  there  had  been 

no  manufacturing  industries  at    the   prison,  but   he  saw  an  opportunity   to  sue  m y    for 

the  state  and  give  employment   to  the  prisoners.     There  had  been  sc stone  quarrying  and 

a  small  amount  of  farming.  Mr.  Parmley  had  four  buildings  erected,  one  for  a  power  plant 
and  the  others  for  storage  warehouse,  shiit  factory  and  twine  factory.  Be  inaugurated  the 
manufacture  oi  both  shirts  and  twine  and  these  industries  have  developed  si.  that  today  large 
quantities  of  shirts  are  sold  and  most  of  the  twine  used  in  South  Dakota  is  made  at  the 
prison.  Mr.  Parmley  labored  earnestly  and  hard  for  the  reforms  which  he  saw  were  needed, 
feeling   that    publie  olliee  carries  a    responsibility,  and  lie  ably  discharged   his  trust. 


ROBERT  S.  COOLEY. 


Robert  S.  Cooley,  a  prominent  attorney  of  Yankton,  who  since  1891  has  practiced  his 
profession  here,  was  born  in  Friendship  Mill,  Maryland,  June  IT,  1863.  He  is  a  son  of  Rob- 
ert aiel  Margaret  (Shermer)  Cooley,  in  whose  family  were  nine  children,  of  whom  our  sub- 
let i,  the  fifth  in  order  of  birth.  The  father  was  likewise  a  native  of  Maryland  an, I  there 
spent  much  of  his  life  but  later  removed  to  Nebraska. 

Robert  S.  Cooley  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  bis  native  state 
and  after  his  arrival  in  South  Dakota  continued  his  studies  in  the  public  schools  here  and 
later  completed  the  high-school  course.  Deciding  upon  the  profession  of  law,  he  entered 
Yankton  College  for  a  preliminary  course  and  worked  his  way  through  this  institution  by 
acting  as  general  utility  man.  lie  was  of  a  studious  nature  and  worked  hard  to  complete 
his  college  course,  to  the  end  that  in  1889  he  graduated  with  the  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree. 
Following  his  graduation  he  read  law  in  the  office  of  Judge  R.  B.  Trip  anil  in  ls'.il  was  admit- 
ted to  practice  at  the  South  Dakota  bar.  He  has  remained  in  active  practice  to  the  present 
time  but  on  account  of  ill  health  he  has  for  the  past  few  years  confined  his  attention  mainly 
to  office  practice.  He  ever  has  at  heart  the  best  interests  of  his  clients  and  lias  thereby  won 
the  confidence  of  all  with  whom  he  has  business  relations. 

Mr.  Cooley  was  married  on  the  17th  of  December,  1904,  to  Miss  Nell  Boyle,  who  was  bom 
in  Ohio  and  there  reared  to  the  age  of  fifteen  years,  when  she  came  to  South  Dakota  anil  has 
lure  since  resided.  Where  national  issues  are  involved  Mr,  Cooley  gives  stalwart  support 
lo  the  democratic  party  but  at  local  elections  votes  independently.  Be  was  at  one  time. 
appointed  to  Ihe  olliee  of  deputy  county  clerk  and  in  this  connection  discharged  his  duties 
faithfully  and  well.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  bis  membership  in  the  Episcopal 
church.    Throughout  his  residence  in  Yankton  he  has  ever  enjoyed  in  the  highest  degree  the 

respect    and   confidence  of   his    fellow  men    and    his   worth   as  a    man   and   a   citizen   as    well   as  a 
lawyer  i-  widely  acknowledged. 


HENRY   II.   IIYDK. 


Benry  II.  Hyde,  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Peoples  Gas  Company  and  one  of  the 
stockholders  of  that  company,  which  supplies  gas  to  tin'  citizens  of  Lead  and  of  Deadwood, 
is  a  residenl  of  the  litter  city  and  a  well  known  business  man.  both  forceful  and  resource- 
ful, lb-  was  born  in  Cleveland,  Ohio,  October  2,  1865,  a  son  of  Gustavus  A.  and  Elizabeth  II. 
■  I" i ! — ■  •  1 1 1 1 : i ii  i  Byde.  The  Father  was  born  in  Newton,  Massachusetts,  January  5,  1826,  and 
the  mother's  birth  occurred  in  Fremont,  Ohio,  December  is.  is:;::.  The  father  was  a  civil 
and  gas  engineer.  He  removed  to  Ohio,  where  he  engaged  in  business  :is  engineer  with  the 
Cleveland  Ga  Light  &  Coke  Company  for  many  years,  both  he  and  his  wife  spending  the 
greater  part  of  their  lives  in  that  city,  the  father  dying  in  November,  1912,  while  the  mother 
passed  away   in   September,   1907. 

Benry  II.  Hyde  attended  the  public  schools  of  Cleveland  and  at  the  age  of  eighteen 
years  began  learning  the  gas  business  in  Saginaw,  Michigan,  with  an  older  brother,  remain- 
ing at   thai    place   for  seven  years.     Be  then   went   to   Michigan  City,   Indiana,  where  he  as- 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  755 

sumed  his  first  superintendence  of  a  gas  plant,  being  given  the  position  by  tlie  Michigan 
i  ity  Gas  Company.  After  a  year  there  passed  he  returned  to  Cleveland  and  had  charge  of 
"the  construction  of  the  plant  of  the  Cleveland  Gas  Light  &,  Coke  Company  for  a  year. 
He  then  returned  to  Saginaw  and  accepted  the  management  of  the  East  Saginaw  Gas  Com- 
pany, remaining  there  until  the  spring  of  1899,  when  he  took  over  the  management  of  the 
Racine  Gas  Company  at  Racine,  Wisconsin.  He  was  associated  with  that  company  until 
July,  L909,  when  he  became  manager  of  the  Taeoma  Gas  Company  at  Tacoma,  Washington, 
continuing  there  until  November,  1911.  He  then  did  engineering  work  in  Chicago  until 
February,  L913,  when  he  came  to  Deadwood  as  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Peoples  Gas 
Company,  which  supplies  the  cities  of  Lead  and  Deadwood  He  now  devotes  Ins  entire 
time  to  the  gas  business,  which  he  is  successfully  managing,  making  this  a  profitable 
enterprise. 

On  the  28th  of  September,  1S93,  Jlr.  Hyde  was  united  in  marriage  with  Miss  Estelle 
Louise  Smith,  who  was  born  in  Saginaw.  Michigan,  a  daughter  of  Thomas  N.  and  Gertrude 
Smith,  the  former  a  native  of  Canada  and  the  latter  of  Michigan.  The  father  was  a  lum- 
berman and  in  early  life  became  a  resident  of  Michigan.  Some  years  prior  to  his  death  he 
removed  to  Tacoma.  Washington,  and  there  engaged  in  business  until  called  to  his  final  rest 
in  1908.  His  widow  now  resides  in  Florida.  Jlr.  and  Mrs.  Hyde  have  two  children,  Dorothy 
G.  and  Helen  H.,  both  of  whom  are  graduates  of  the  Kenwood  Loring  school  of  Chicago. 

Mr.  Hyde  is  connected  with  various  gas  associations.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Business 
Club  of  Deadwood  and  to  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  His  religious  faith  is 
that  of  the  Episcopal  chinch  and  his  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party. 
He  has  never  been  an  aspirant  for  olliee,  preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his 
business  affairs,  whereby  lie  has  advanced  steadily.  He  is  now  regarded  as  one  of  the 
wideawake,  alert  and  enterprising  business  men  of  Deadwood.  his  success  being  the  direct 
result   of   his  close  application  and  unfaltering  energy. 


HA.\s  G.  CHRISTOPHERSON. 

Hans  (I.  Christopherson,  who  is  residing  on  section  35,  Spirit  Mound  township.  (  lay 
county,  was  born  in  that  county  in  1889,  a  son  of  Andrew  and  Hattie  Christopherson,  both 
natives  of  Denmark.  They  were  married  in  Oshkosh,  Wisconsin,  in  1884,  having  emigrated 
to  the  United  States  some  time  previously,  and  in  1889  they  removed  from  the  Badger 
state  to  Clay  county,  South  Dakota.  The  father  rented  land  for  eight  years  and  then  pur- 
chased a  quarter  section  near  Lodi,  but  later  sold  this  property  and  bought  the  farm 
on  which  Mr.  Christopherson  of  this  review  is  now  living.  The  father  was  active  in  agri- 
cultural pursuits  until  his  retirement  from  business  cares  in  1911.  His  demise  occurred  in 
1913  but  his  willow  still  survives  and  resides  in  Vermillion,  this  state.  At  his  death  lie 
owned  two  hundred  and  forty  acres  of  finely  improved  land,  all  in  a  high  state  of  cultivation. 
All  of  the  eight  sons  and  four  daughters  born  to  Mr.  and  Mis.  Andrew  Christopherson  are 
living,  as  follows:  Anna.  Robert.  Carrie,  Hans  (I..  hied,  Richard,  Victor,  Walter,  Arnold, 
Minnie,  Alvera  and  Tollef.  The  father  was  a  republican  but  never  desired  office,  finding 
that   his  private  affairs  demanded  all  of  his  time   and  attention. 

I  la  n-  G.  Christopherson  entered  the  public  schools  of  (lay  county  at  the  usual  age  and 
after  finishing  the  course  there  attended  South  Dakota  University.  In  1911,  when  his  father 
retired,  he  took  charge  of  the  home  farm,  which  he  is  still  operating.  It  comprises  two 
hundred  and  forty  acres  and  is  one  of  the  valuable  properties  of  the  locality.  Mr.  Christo- 
pherson was  reared  to  farm  work  and  understands  the  methods  of  agriculture  best  adapted 
to  this  soil  ami  climate  and  from  the  time  that  the  crops  are  planted  until  they  are 
harvested  his  energies  are  largely  devoted  to  the  work  of  tin-  fields.  The  care  of  live  stock- 
add-  to  his  labors,  hut  lie  finds  that  branch  ot  his  business  a  profitable  one  as  it  adds  mil  a 
little  to  the   inr e  derived   from  his  farm. 

In    mill    Mr.   Christopherson    was   married    to    Miss    (in McDonald,   likewise   a    native    of 

Clay  county.     Eer  parents,  A.  ( '.  and  Carrie  McDonald,  were  among  the  firs!   settlers  of  tin 
county  and  ale  highly  esteemed  wherever  known.     She  is  one  of  the  older  children   in  a    family 


756  HISTi  >KY  (  )F  Si  >UTH   1>  \k<  ITA 

"i   fifteen.     To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  <  liristopherson  have  been  born  a  son  and  daughter,  Herbert   I), 
and  Helen    M 

The  parents  belong  to  the  Lutheran  church  as  they  believe  heartily  in  the  tenets  of  that' 
faith.     Mr.  Christopherson  is  a  republican  but  lias  confined  his  political  activity  to  the  exer- 
cise of  bis  right   of  suffrage.     He  i-  a   young   man  oi  energy,  sound  judgment   and  practical 
knowledge  oi    agriculture,  and  the  success   that    be   lias  already   achieved   indicates   that    bis 
alfairs  will  continue  to  prosper  throughout  the  years. 


OLAF  SJOLIE. 


Olaf  Sjolie,  proprietor  of  the  leading  general  store  in  Wallace,  was  horn  in  Norway  on 
the  22d  of  October,  1878,  a  sun  of  < >K-  L.  and  Eline  Sjolie.  The  family  came  to  Smith  Dakota 
in  L892  and  located  at  Bradley,  where  the  father  purchased  land.  The  parents  are  still  living 
in    that    town. 

Olaf  Sjolie  acquired  the  greater  part  of  his  education   in   his  native  land  but   attended 

scl 1   for  a  short   time  after  accompanying   his  parents  to  this  state.     Alter  leaving  school 

he  entered  the  business  world  as  a  clerk  in  the  store  of  Mathewson  &  Company  in  Bradley, 
which  position  he  held  for  about  eight  years,  and  during  that  time  thoroughly  familiarized 
hnnseli   with   the  problems  of  a  small  town  merchant  ami  also  carefully  saved  his  earnings 

so  that  after  eight  years  he  was  able  to  liny  the  store.     He  c lucted  it  successfully  lor  live 

years  ami  mi  selling  out  went  to  Stanley  county,  where  he  1 testeaded  land,  remaining  there 

tor  a  year.  He  next  traveled  for  one  year  for  the  Empire  Creamery  Company,  after  which  he 
went  to  Wallace  ami  established  a  general  store.  Since  his  arrival  there  in  1:107  he  has  pros- 
pered ami  his  patronage  is  constantly  increasing,  lie  erected  the  building  which  he  occupies 
and  his  enterprise  has  proved  a  profitable  one.  He  keeps  a  stock  suited  to  the  demands  of 
his  trade  ami  is  therefore  not   obliged  to  carry  goods  upon  his  shelves  for  any   length  of   lime, 

which   n 1-  that   his  merchandise  is  always  new  and  up-to-date,     lie  i-  considered  one  of 

the  leading  ami  successful  business  men  of  Wallace. 

(in  the  :21st.  of  May.  1914,  Mr.  Sjolie  married  .Miss  (ma  Fryslie,  a  daughter  of  Anton 
Fryslie,  of  Vienna,  who  was  a  member  of  the  legislature  from  Clark  county  for  several  terms. 
Mr.  ami  Mrs.  Sjolie  are  Lutherans  in  their  religious  faith,  ami  fraternally  he  is  a  member  of 
Bradley  lamp.  Modern  Woodmen  of  America:  Bradley  Castle  of  i'eomen  ami  Watertown 
Lodge,  I..  I'.  Ih  E.  lie  is  a  republican  in  his  political  affiliation  ami  has  served  as  clerk  of 
the  school  hoard  for  live  years  and  is  the  present  chairman  of  the  town  board  lie  is  inter- 
ested iii  real  estate  ami  has  invested  to  a  considerable  extent  in  farm  lands,  lie  has  abound- 
ing faith  in  the  future  of  Smith  Dakota  and  cooperates  heartily  in  every  effort  made  to 
hasten  its  development  and  advance  its  interests. 


E.  H.  ROBERTS. 


Although  he  is  the  owner  of  an  excellent  farm  E.  D.  Roberts  gives  the  greater  part  of  Ins 
i  inn'  t.,  hi-  work  as  manager  oi  the  Eagle  Elevator  at  Turton.  lie  was  born  at  Hamilton. 
Butler  county,  Ohio,  Oetober  is,  1862,  ami  is  a  son  of  John  'I'.  and  Ellen  (Davis)  Roberts. 
The  father  was  called  1"  his  reward  in  May,  1907,  and  is  buried  at  A.-litmi,  Sout  h  Dakota.  The 
mother  resides  with  her  sons  who  arc.  living  at  Ashlon.  She  has  now  reached  I  he  aye  of 
seventy-nine  years  ami  is  accorded  the  honor  that  is  due  to  all  who  have  lived  long  ami  useful 
lives.  The  parents  removed  to  Spink  county,  this  state,  in  1881,  settling  at  Ashton,  ami  our 
subject  came  1"  I  he  slate  a   year  la!  er. 

I  |i  Roberts  attended  the  schools  of  Illinois  in  Hie  pursuit  of  his  education  hut.  when 
twenty  years  of  ape  turned  Ins  attention  to  other  interests,  taking  up  a  preemption  claim 
in  Spink  county,  South  Dak, .la,  which  he  sold  to  the  Town  site  Company  oi  Turton.  The 
town  of  that  name  now  stands  upon  the  land  which  he  entered  from  the  government.     Upon 

disposing  of  lus  agricultural   interests  he   fori 1  a  partnership  with  Frank  Coleman  under 

the  style  of  (  chimin   *    Roberts  for  the  conduct  of  a  general  store.     After  about  four  years 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  757 

he  bought  one  hundred  and  sixty  aires  of  land  and  by  unremitting  labor  was  enabled  to 
purchase  additional  land  from  time  to  time,  bringing  his  total  acreage  up  to  four  hundred  and 
eighty  acres,  lie  operated  his  farm  until  1901  but  in  that  year  rented  it  to  others  and 
assumed  charge  ol  the  Eagle  Elevator  at  Turton.  He  still  holds  that  position  and  gives  the 
greater  part  of  his  time  to  his  work  in  that  connection,  although  he  has  accumulated  more 
than  a  competence  and  could  retire  if  he  were  so  minded. 

.Mr.  Roberts  was  married  in  ls.s.j  at  Ashton  to  Miss  Hattie  West,  a  daughter  of  William 
!5.  and  Ellen  (Esterbrook)  West.  Her  father  died  June  30,  1914,  and  was  buried  in  the 
cemetery  in  Clifton  township,  Spink  county.  Her  mother  is  still  living  in  that  township. 
They  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1S7'J,  settling  on  the  -lim  river  in  Spink  county.  They  per- 
formed well  the  work  that  fell  to  their  lot  as  pioneers  and  had  many  experiences  typical 
of  life  on  the  frontier,  such  as  grinding  wheat  in  a  coffee  mill  in  order  to  secure  Hour.  To 
Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Roberts  were  born  two  children:  Otto,  who  died  in  February,  lsss,  anil  was 
laid  to  rest  in  Sunnyside  cemetery  at  Turton;  and  Bertha,  at  home.  They  have  adopted 
another  son,  Paul,  who  is  also  at  home. 

.Mr.  Roberts  is  a  republican  and  has  held  a  number  of  township  offices.  As  a  member  <n 
the  Congregational  church  he  takes  an  active  part  in  the  work  of  that  organization  and  con- 
tributes to  its  support.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  Masonic  order  and  has  attained  the 
thirty-second  degree  in  the  Scottish  Rite,  lie  is  also  past  master  of  the  Conde  Lodge  and  a 
member  of  the  Eastern  Star  and  he  likewise  holds  membership  in  the  Modern  Woodmen  oi 
America.  Mis  has  been  a  life  of  constant  activity  that  has  resulted  in  the  attainment  of 
individual  success  and  the  furthering  of  community  advancement. 


LEROY   I).   MILLER. 


On  the  roster  of  county  officials  of  .Minnehaha  county  appears  the  name  of  Leroy  D. 
Miller,  now  in  the  third  term  of  his  able  service  as  coroner.  He  is  well  known  in  business 
circles  of  Sioux  Falls  as  president  and  general  manager  of  the  L.  I).  -Miller  Company,  under- 
takers, ami  as  the  owner  of  a  profitable  hack  and  livery  business.  He  was  born  in  St. 
Joseph,  Missouri,  February  21,  1868,  and  is  a  son  of  William  .1.  and  Martha  (Hartman) 
Miller,  the  former  of  Scotch-Irish  ancestry  and  the  latter  of  Scotch  and  German  extraction. 
The  parents  came  to  what  is  now  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota,  in  June,  1870,  and  the 
father  homesteaded  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land  two  and  a  half  miles  west  of  Sioux 
Falls,  engaging  in  farming  until  his  death.  Afterward  his  widow  married  Joseph  Davenport, 
who  died  in  L903.  She  now  makes  her  home  in  San  Diego,  California,  having  reached  the 
agi    nf  sixty-three  years. 

Leroy  D.  Miller  was  still  a  child  when  the  family  removed  to  Minnehaha  county  and  he 
grew    to   manhood   on   the   frontier,  attending   school   dining   the   wilder   sessions  and   walking 

three    miles   through  the   snow   and   cold    to   the   schoolhouse.      He   laid   aside   his   1 ks   at    the 

age  of  eighteen  ami  in  September,  1887,  left  the  farm  and  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he 
secured  a  position  as  office  boy  with  Dr.  A.  II.  Tuft,  sleeping  on  the  premises  and  cleaning 
Up  the  office  fur  his  hoard.  During  the  summers  he  worked  at  odd  jobs,  so  continuing  until 
1890,  when  In-  secured  a  position  as  driver  of  a  grocery  wagon  in  Sioux  Falls,  due  year 
later  he  wait  to  work  in  a  warehouse  in  Ellis,  South  Dakota,  and  he  was  promoted  alter  a 
short  lime  to  the  position  of  grain  buyer  at  Farmer,  South  Dakota.  Alter  retaining  this 
connection  for  three  years  he  removed  to  Montrose,  this  state,  and  purchased  an  interest  in 
a  livery  ham  there,  conducting  it  for  one  year,  lie  afterward  spent  four  years  on  the  home 
farm,  which  he  rented,  and  then  returned  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  engaged  in  the  hack  ami 
lueiy  business.  To  this  he  added  an  undertaking  department  in  1903,  organizing  the  Mill, a 
Nelson   Company,  of  which   he  became   president  and  general    manager.      .Mr.   Nelson    lias   since 

withdrawn    from    the   business,   which    is    now    owned    by    Mr.    Miller   and    his    wife.      Tl i- 

pany    carry   a    line   line  of  caskets   and   funeral   supplies   and   control   a   liberal   patronage,    for 
tlnii    prices  are  reasonable  ami  their  business  policy  beyond  question. 

On  the  29th  of  November,  L903,  at  Den, rah.  [owa,  Mr.  Miller  married  Miss  Minnie  C. 
Roney,  ami  thej    have  become  the  parents  of  two  children.  Ethel   A.  and  Blanche  M. 

\l,     Miller   belongs  to  the   F.Iks  Club  ami    is   very   prominent    in    fraternal  circles,   holding 


758  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

membership  in  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Modern 
Woodmen  of  America,  the  Woodmen  of  the  World,  the  Ancient  Order  oi  United  Workmen, 
the  ifeomen,  the  Loyal  Order  of  Moose  and  the  Improved  Order  of  Red  Men.  He  was  for 
two  years  a  member  of  Company  B,  Second  Regiment,  Dakota  National  Guards,  and  was 
with  the  company  in  Washington  at  the  inauguration  of  Benjamin  Harrison.  He  gives  his 
political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  is  now  serving  his  third  term  as  coroner  of 
Minnehaha  county,  proving  a  conscientious,  capable  and  reliable  public  ollicial.  His  business 
record  also  deserves  commendation,  for  be  has  at  all  times  employed  methods  which  will 
bear  the  closest  investigation  and  scrutiny,  his  success  being  the  natural  result  of  industry 
and  ability. 


WILL  V.  PILLSOX. 


Various  business  interests  and  ollicial  duties  have  from  time  to  time  occupied  the  atten- 
tion and  profited  by  the  energy  of  Will  F.  Pierson,  wlio  is  now  connected  with  various 
business  affairs,  including  the  Yankton  Brewing  Company,  of  which  lie  is  the  vice  president. 
He  was  born  in  Woodsfield,  Ohio,  January  27,  1869.  His  father,  Allan  H.  Pierson.  who  was 
born  in  1836  and  died  in  1908,  when  seventy-two  years  of  age,  made  farming  his  life  work 
and  thus  provided  for  liis  family.  He  was  active  and  prominent  in  democratic  circles  in  his 
section  of  the  country  and  was  frequently  called  upon  to  fill  county  offices,  in  which  connec- 
tions lie  made  a  must  credit  aide  record.  He  wedded  Mary  L.  Head,  also  a  native  of  Ohio, 
who   is  still  living  at  the  age  of  seventy-two  years. 

Their  family  numbered  six  children,  of  whom  Will  K.  Pierson  is  the  fourth  in  order  of 
birth.  At  the  usual  age  lie  entered  the  public  schools  "i  Woodsfield,  Ohio,  and  there  con- 
tinued his  studies  until  he  became  a   nigh-scl 1  pupil.     When  his  text-books  wen-  put  aside 

he   began    learning  the  confectionery   business,  displaying   thoroughness   and   adaptability   in 

the  work.     In  1895  he  arrived  in  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  and  there  entered  the  confecti i\ 

and  bakery  business,  conducting  his  establishment  lor  four  years.  In  1899  he  was  called 
to  public  office,  being  made  deputy  county  auditor,  serving  under  his  brother  John  IL, 
who  was  I  hen  county  auditor.  In  this  business  he  continued  for  two  years  and  during  the 
succeeding  period  of  two  years  was  employed  at  the  State  Insane  Hospital.  The  following 
three  years  were  spent  as  chief  of  police  in  Yankton,  in  which  position  he  made  a  most 
creditable  record.  He  also  served  for  a  time  as  chief  of  the  lire  department  and  is  still 
one  of  its  active  members.  In  L905  he  became  associated  with  the  Yankton  Brewing  Com- 
pany and  is  now  its  vice  president,  lb-  has  various  other  business  connections  and  invest- 
ments, being  largely  interested  in  West  Virginia  oil  properties. 

Mr.  Pierson  votes  with  the  democratic  party,  keeping  well  informed  on  the  questions 
and  issues  of  l  he  day.  lie  belongs  to  the  Elks  lodge  and  to  the  Commercial  Club  and  his 
aid  can  ever  be  counted  upon  to  further  the  plans  anil  measures  lor  the  public  good.  He 
enjoys  shooting,  fishing  ami  all  kinds  ol  manly  outdoor  sports  and  is  a  typical  citizen  of 
the  northwest,  actuated  in  all  that,  he  does  by  the  spirit  of  enterprise  which  has  been  the 
dominant    factor  in  the  upbuilding  of  this  section  of  the  country. 


JOHN   NELSON. 


John  Nelson,  a  well-to-do  fanner  of  Fairview  township,  Clay  county,  was  born  in  Sweden, 
Septembei  25,  L857,  and  is  a  son  of  Wis  Hanson,  who  was  a  fanner  in  Sweden  and  passed 
i  ■■.  ,i\  there  some  years  ago.  He  was  the  lather  of  four  children:  Peter,  who  is  now  a  sta- 
tion agent    in    [owaj    Lenta  and   Keistc  both  of  whom  are  living  in   Sweden:   and  John. 

The  last  mimed  grew  to  manhood  in  his  native  land  and  divided  his  time  between  attend- 
ance  ai    the    public    scl Is  and    work    upon    his    father's    farm.      In    1SS0   he   ca to   America 

ami  first  settled  in  Chicago,  where  he  remained  for  three  years,  working  at  various  occupa- 
tions. In  1886  he  became  a  devout  Christian  and  began  doing  missionary  work,  preaching, 
act  im,'  as  col  [mm  I,  in    and  otliei  w  i-e  spreading  the  gospel.      He  felt  the  need  of  further  prepara- 


.mi IN  NELSON 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  761 

tion  for  the  work  of  preaching  and  attended  the  Congregational  school  in  Chicago  for  three 
years.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  took  a  pastorate  in  Michigan  and  for  one  year  was  a 
minister  in  that  state.  In  1892  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Clay  county,  lie 
preached  there  for  a  time  and  then  bought  his  present  farm,  which  is  situated  in  Fairview 
township  and  which  was  then  nothing  but  barren  prairie.  He  planted  trees,  erected  substan- 
tial and  attractive  buildings,  graded  the  lawn  surrounding  his  residence,  fenced  the  holds 
and  has  transformed  the  place  into  one  of  the  most  attractive  farm  properties  of  the 
county.  His  first  purchase  was  eighty  acres  of  land  but  at  two  other  times  he  bought  :> 
similar  tract,  becoming  the  owner  of  two  hundred  and  forty  acres,  but  has  since  sold  eighty 
acres.  He  retains  the  ownership  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  and  also  lias  eighty  acres 
in  southern  Texas.  He  does  general  farming  and  in  addition  to  the  raising  of  grain  raises 
cattle  and  hogs.  He  owns  an  orchard  in  Medford,  Oregon,  and  stock  in  the  Farmers  Elevator 
Company  of  Vermillion,  South  Dakota,  of  which  he  was  one  of  the  organizers. 

Mr.  Nelson  was  married  on  the  10th  of  May,  1892,  to  Miss  Mary  Albertina  Swanson, 
who  was  born  in  Sweden  but  accompanied  her  parents  to  the  United  States  when  quite  small. 
The  family  settled  in  Dakota  territory  in  1869  and  took  a  homestead  and  preemption  claim 
in  what  is  now  Clay  county,  this  state.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Nelson  were  born  two  children: 
David  U.,  who  died  when  four  months  old;  and  Charles,  who  died  in  infancy. 

Mr.  Nelson  is  a  republican  and  has  been  a  delegate  to  the  republican  state  convention. 
He  is  now  acceptably  serving  as  justice  of  the  peace.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Con- 
gregational church  and  he  still  takes  a  very  active  part  in  church  work  although  he  lias 
given  up  preaching  almost  entirely.  He  holds  the  confidence  and  goodwill  of  all  who  have 
been  brought  in  contact  with  him  and  is  a  valued  citizen  of  his  part  of  the  state. 


ANDREW  DONALD  GILLIES. 

Since  1906  Andrew  Donald  Gillies  has  been  engaged  in  general  merchandising  in 
Florence.  His  birth  occurred  in  Stormont  county.  Ontario,  on  the  15th  of  September,  1876, 
his  parents  being  Donald  and  Helen  Gillies,  who  were  of  Highland  Scotch  descent.  The 
father  was  a  master  mechanic  and  ship  carpenter  and  devoted  his  life  to  industrial  activity. 
Both  he  and   his  wife  have  now  passed  away. 

At  the  usual  age  Andrew  D.  Gillies  entered  tin'  public  schools  of  his  native  county  and 
pursued  his  studies  until  he  hail  taken  the  high-school  course.  When  his  school  days  were 
over  In'  became  an  apprentice  to  the  butter  and  cheese  making  trades  and  at  the  Columbian 
Exposition  held  in  Chicago  in  1893  the  cheese  which  he  made  was  awarded  ninety  nine  and 
a  half  per  cent  nut  of  a  possible  one  hundred  per  cent,  lie  is  a  graduate  of  the  Guelph  Dairy 
School  and  the  Kingston  Dairy  School  and  he  was  with  the  Lovell  Christmas  Cheese  Export- 
ing Company  for  six  years,  during  which  time  he  had  charge  of  their  factories.  In  1899  he 
arrived  in  Smith  Dakota  and  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  cheese  about  six  miles  west  of 
Florence  through  three  summers,  while  in  the  winter  seasons  he  winked  as  a  farm  hand.  Be 
afterward  spent  six  months  in  the  employ  of  F.  M.  Stewart,  a  hardware  merchant  at  Brad- 
ley, and  then  went  to  Clark,  where  he  spent  six  months  in  the  largest  creamery  in  the  state 
making  butter,  lie  afterward  worked  on  a  thresher  as  engineer  and  also  engaged  in  farming, 
hut  in  the  lull  of  1906  turned  his  attention  to  commercial  pursuits,  erecting  the  first  general 
store  building  in  Florence.  He  started  in  a  small  way.  Imt  has  seen  the  business  increase 
each  year  and  his  trade  become  equal  to  any  in  his  line  in  his  section.  He  employs  five 
salesmen,  carries  an  attractive  line  of  eomls  and  is  accorded  a  gratifying  ami  constantly 
increasing   put  i  onage. 

On  the  l.'itn  of  September,  1906,  Mr.  Gillies  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Minnie  Best, 
a  daughter  of  John  and  Delia  Lest,  representatives  of  one  of  the  old-time  pioneer  families 
of  this  section.      Both   parents   are  yet   living  and    Mis.  Gillies  is  a  native  daughter  of  the 

state,   having   I n    horn   on   the  old    family   homestead   at    Florence.     The   only   child   of   this 

marriage  is  Kenneth  Donald  John,  aged  seven  years. 

The  parents  are  members  of  the  Presbyterian  chinch,  to  the  teachings  of  which  they  air 
faithful,  while  in  furthering  the  wink  of  moral  progress  they  take  an  active  part.  Mr. 
Gillies  enjoys  hunting  and  fishing  and  all  outdoor  exercises  and   in   such  finds  his  recreation. 


762  HISTi  iRY  (  IF  S<  >UTH  DAKi  IT  \ 

Mis  political  allegiance  is  given  t ■  ■  the  republican  party.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with 
the  Masons,  hi-  membership  being  in  a  lodge  in  Ontario.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Elks 
lodge  \"    838,  at    Watertown;   the  Woodmen  of  the  World;  and  the  Sons  of  Scotland.     For 

-i\  terms  he  has  filled  tl ffice  of  scl I  treasurer  and  he  is  devoted  to  the  besi    interests 

"i  south  Dakota,  cooperating  in  all  measures  and  movements  for  the  public  good.  While 
ictuated  by  high  ideals,  his  methods  are  practical  and  the  result  of  his  labors  is  seen  in  the 
furtherance  of  those   interests   which   have  been   potent  factors   in   upbuilding  liis  town  and 

I'  Ml  II  t  \' 


ERA  GRIFFIN 


Hundreds  of  miles  separate  the  birthplace  of  Ira  Griffin  from  the  scene  amidst  which 
his  last  days  were  passed.  He  became  a  resident  of  Sioux  Falls  in  1882  and  until  his  demise, 
ten  years  later,  was  numbered  among  the  valued  residents  of  the  city.  His  birth  occurred 
in  Alfred,  Maine,  but  in  liis  youthful  days  his  parents  removed  with  their  family  to  Canada, 
settling  nut  far  from  Montreal.  In  young  manhood  Ira  Griffin  traveled  extensively.  He 
made  the  journey  by  boat  to  California  and  also  \  isite.l  Cuba.  For  a  time  he  engaged  in 
the  livery  business  in  Massachusetts  and  while  thus  engaged,  in  1851,  he  was  married  at 
Reading,  near  Huston,  to  Miss  Claramond  Taylor.  They  continued  residents  of  the  east 
and  of  Oshkosh,  Wisconsin,  and  in  18S2  located  in  Sioux  Falls,  Mr.  Griffin  purchasing  one 
hundred  and  sixty  aires  of  land  west  of  the  town.  He  made  many  substantial  improve- 
ments upon  that  tract,  setting  out  shade  trees,  planting  an  orchard  and  otherwise  developing 
and  adorning  the  place.  He  also  purchased  land  at  what  is  now  the  corner  of  West  Twelfth 
street  and  Minnesota  avenue,  Sioux  halls,  and  erected  thereon  a  most  comfortable,  com- 
modious and  attractive  residence.     Around   it   he  set  out   shade  trees  which  -land   todai    as 

i    i nt  to  his  thrift,  foresight   and   love  of  nature.     He  built   a   number  of  houses   in  the 

city  and  speculated  to  a  considerable  extent  in  real  estate  in  Sioux  Falls,  continuing  in 
the  business  until  hi-  death,  which  occurred  in  1892  when  he  had  reached  the  age  of  -eventy 
veins.  Ills  widow  still  survives  and  makes  her  home  in  Sioux  Falls  at  the  advanced  age  of 
eighty-two  years.     She  is  a   member  of  the  Congregational  church. 

His  fraternal  relations  were'  with  the  [ndependent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  voted 
with    the   democratic   party    hut    never   sought    nor   desired    political    honors   or   emoluments. 

lie    st I,    however,   for   all   those   things    which   are   a    matter   of    civic    virtue   and   civic   pride, 

believed  in  the  future  of  Sioux  Kails  and  in  every  possible  way  endeavored  to  promote 
her  growth  and   prosperity,     lie  was   justly  numbered  among   her  honored  citizens. 


HANS  LEWISON. 

Among  the  well-to-do  farmers  of  Spirit  Mound  township.  (  lay  county,  i-  numbered  Hans 
Lew  ison.  who  was  h.nn  in  thai  county.  April  Is,  L876,  a  son  ol  I  lie  and  Ellen  c  Toll\  i  l.ewison, 
both  "I  whom  were  natives  of  Norway.  In  I  s.V.I  the  father  emigrated  to  America  and  settled 
In  Wisconsin,  where  he  lived  tor  several  years,  after  which  he  removed  to  South  Dakota  and 
homesteaded  land  on  which  our  subject  now  resides,     lie  devoted   his  entire  life  to  farming, 

passing  away  in  1880,  and  was  survived  hy  his  widow  for  thirteen  years  They  were  the  par- 
ents ot  six  children:  Lewis,  vv  ho  is  farming  in  (lay  county;  Lena,  the  wife  of  Frank  Bliss, 
;c  Farmer  of  Claj  county,  who  is  now  serving  as  a  member  oi  the  township  hour, l  ut  Spirit 
.Mound  township;  Eli,  a  physician  ol  Canton,  South  Dakota:  Hans,  of  this  review:  Lottie, 
who  is  the  widow  of  Paul  Paulson  and  makes  her  home  with  her  sister.  Mi's.  Frank  IMiss; 
mi. I    \iinn.  I  he-  deceased  vv  ile  of  Andrew   .1.  Anderson,  a  fanner  of  (  lay  county.     Alter  the  death 

of  tin-  father  the  mother  rried   Knute  Olson  and  to  their  union   were  born  two  children: 

Hilda,  deceased;  and  one  who  die. I  in  infancy.  Mr.  Olson  now  lives  retired  in  Canton,  South 
I  lakota. 

Hans  Lewison  was  reared  u| the  farm  which  is  still  his  home  ami  attended  Hie  dis- 
trict  .schools   in   the   neighbor!) 1  until  he   was  seventeen   years  of  age,  when   he  became  a 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  763 

student  in  the  Lutheran  Normal  School  at  Sioux  Falls.  Later  he  entered  the  State  University 
ol  South  Dakota  at  Vermillion,  where  he  continued  his  studies  for  a  time.  He  then  returned 
home  and  worked  upon  the  farm  until  his  mother's  death.  Shortly  afterward  the  homestead 
was  divided  and  Mr.  Lewison  of  this  review  fell  heir  to  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  the 
place,  which  comprised  two  hundred  and  forty  acres,  lie  has  concentrated  his  energies  upon 
the  improvement  and  development  of  his  farm  and  has  erected  a  commodious,  two  story  house 
and  large  barns  and  adequate  outbuildings.  He  follows  general  farming  and  as  he  is  suc- 
cessful ami  is  also  careful  in  the  investment  of  his  capital  his  resources  are  steadily  increasing. 

Mr.  Lewison  married  Miss  Nettie  Anderson,  a  native  of  South  Dakota  and  a  daughter  of 
Ole  G.  and  Mary  Anderson,  both  of  whom  were  born  in  Norway.  They  came  with  their 
respective  parents  to  America  in  childhood,  both  families  locating  first  in  Wisconsin  but 
subsequently  removing  to  Iowa.  Mr.  Anderson  took  up  a  homestead  in  (.'lay  county,  this 
state,  in  .May,  lsT-i,  and  is  still  living  thereon.  His  place  is  located  about  ten  miles  north- 
east of  Vermillion  and  is  in  a  high  state  of  cultivation.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lewison  were  mar- 
ried November  20,  1897,  and  have  four  children:  Oren  Vreeland;  Erling  Ellsworth;  Harold 
Vernon;   and  Roderick  Frank. 

Mr.  Lewison  is  a  republican  and  in  March,  1914,  was  elected  supervisor  of  Spirit  Mound 
township,  in  which  capacity  he  is  now  serving.  He  and  his  wife  are  members  of  the  Nor- 
wegian Lutheran  church,  in  which  he  served  as  deacon  for  a  time.  Their  upright  lives  have 
won  the  sincere  respect  of  those  who  have  been  thrown  into  contact  with  them. 


JAMES  L.  ELLIOTT. 

dames  L.  Elliott,  secretary  and  treasurer  of  Brown  &  Saenger,  Incorporated,  controlling 
an  office  supply  and  bindery  business,  is  by  virtue  of  this  position  one  of  the  prominent  men 
in  the  commercial  life  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  was  horn  at  Osage,  Iowa,  September  8,  1878,  and 
is  a  son  of  John  Logan  and  Emma  (Abbott)  Elliott,  the  former  a  native  of  Pennsylvania  and 
the  latter  of  New  York.  The  paternal  grandfather  of  the  subject  of  this  review  was  also 
born  in  the  Keystone  state. 

James  L.  Elliott  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Jesup,  Iowa,  lie  began 
his  independent  career  as  a  salesman,  continuing  thus  until  February,  1908,  when  he  entered 
the  firm  of  Brown  &  Saenger,  Incorporated,  as  secretary  and  treasurer,  becoming  interested 
in  this  business  following  the  retirement  id'  Colonel  Brown.  Brown  &  Saenger.  Incorporated, 
control  a  large  bindery  and  they  are  also  extensive  dealers  in  office  supplies,  the  business  being 
one  of  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  that  city.  Since  he  has  been  connected  with  it  Mr.  Elliott 
has  aided  greatly  in  the  development  of  the  concern  and  in  his  capacity  as  secretary  and 
treasurer  has  proven  himself  a  man  of  insight,  ability  and  intelligence. 

On  the  risth  of  May,  1906,  at  Lake  Okoboji,  Iowa.  Mr.  Elliott  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Isabel  Givin,  a  daughter  of  William  and  Matilda  Givin.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Elliott  have  three 
children,  Lois,  Margaret  and  Eleanor.  Mr.  Elliott  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason,  and  belongs 
to  El  Riad  Temple.  A.  A.  O.  N.  M.  S.  He  is  a  veteran  of  the  Spanish-American  war.  having 
served  six  months  in  Cuba  as  a  private  in  Company  10,  Forty-ninth  Iowa  Regiment.  He  gives 
his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  as  an  intelligent  and  progressive  citizen 
takes  a   great    interest  ill  public  affairs,  although  he  is  not  active  as  an  office  seeker.     He  is 

,,, I   the  representative  and  able  men  of  Sioux  Falls  and  is  held  in  high  regard  in  business 

circles. 


\\  II. MAM    Hit  KEY. 


In  the  various  public  offices  which  he  has  filled  William  Mickey  of  Yankton  has  proved 
himself  a  public-spirited  citizen,  devoted  to  the  general  welfare.  Again  and  again  he  has 
been  called  to  serve  his  fellow  townsmen  in  positions  ol'  public  honor  and  trust  and  since 
retiring  from  the  office  of  sheriff  in  1910  he  has  concentrated  his  attention  upon  auctioneer- 
ing, in  which  he  has  engaged  for  many  years.  He  was  born  in  Lafayette  county.  Wisconsin, 
June  22,  1801.     His   father.  Thomas  Hickey,  a  native  of   Ireland,  removed  to  Wisconsin   with 


7G4  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

his  parents  when  a  lad  of  fourteen  years.  He  was  a  son  of  Edward  Hickey,  who  in  L849 
went  to  (  alifornia,  attracted  by  tin'  discovery  of  gold  upon  the  Pacific  slope,  lie  died  while 
in  that  state  and  was  buried  at  Sacramento.  His  son  Thomas  Hickey  made  fanning  his  life 
work  and  in  the  year  1869  arrived  in  Yankton  county,  where  he  homesteaded  one  hundred 
and  sixty  acres  of  land  nine  miles  northeast  of  the  city  of  Yankton.  For  eighteen  years 
thereafter  he  was  actively  identified  with  the  agricultural  development  of  the  region  and 
passed  away  in  issr,  at  the  age  of  lifty-two  years.  His  wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of 
Mary  Doyle,  was  also  a  native  of  Ireland  and  in  her  childhood  days  was  brought  to  the 
United  States,  becoming  a  resident  of  Wisconsin.     She  died  in  the  year  1875. 

William  Hickey  was  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  Ave  sons  and  four  daugh- 
ters and  was  a  little  lad  of  about  eight  years  at  the  time  of  the  removal  of  his  parents  to 
South  Dakota,  so  that  his  youth  was  largely  passed  upon  the  old  homestead  farm  in  Yankton 
nty.  His  education  was  acquired  in  the  country  schools  and  through  the  periods  of  vaca- 
tion he  worked  in  the  fields.  After  his  textbooks  were  put  aside  he  gave  his  entire  attention 
to  farm  work  on  the  home  place  and  later  he  began  farming  on  his  own  account,  being  thus 
engaged  until  he  was  called  to  public  office.  Appreciation  of  his  worth  and  capability  on  the 
part  of  his  fellow  townsmen  led  to  his  election  to  the  office  of  sheriff  in  1896  and  the  excel- 
lent record  which  he  made  during  the  first  term  resulted  in  his  reelection  in  1898.  He  was 
also  chief  of  police  of  Yankton  and,  becoming  identified  with  commercial  interests  of  the  city, 
conducted  an  implement  business,  which  he  founded  in  1898.  He  was  once  more  elected 
sheriff  in  1906  and  again  in  1908,  so  that  his  incumbency  in  that  office  has  covered  four  terms, 
or  eight  years.  His  duties  were  ever  discharged  without  fear  or  favor  and  he  continued  in 
office  until  1910.  Since  that  time  he  has  engaged  in  auctioneering.  It  is  no  new  business  to 
him.  for  lie  has  followed  it  for  many  years  to  a  greater  or  less  extent  and  has  cried  many 
of  the  largest  sales  in  this  part  of  the  state. 

In  1889  Mr.  Hickey  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary  Flynn,  who  was  born  in  White- 
water, Wisconsin,  a  daughter  of  Martin  and  Sarah  (Riley)  Flynn.  She  died  September  7, 
1911,  leaving  four  children,  Florence  C,  James  W.,  Genevieve  and  Kathryn  Beatrice.  Mr. 
Hickey  and  his  family  are  communicants  of  the  Catholic  church.  He  enjoys  hunting,  motor- 
ing and  out-of-door  sports  and  his  many  friends  find  him  a  genial  and  entertaining  com- 
panion. He  casts  an  independent  local  ballot,  while  he  votes  with  the  democratic  party 
where  national  issues  are  involved.  He  has  membership  with  various  fraternal  organiza- 
tions, including  the  Elks,  the  Maccabees,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Eagles. 
Appreciative   of   friendship,   he  is  popular  among  his   fellow   citizens,  as    is   indicated  in  the 

many   times   he   lias   I n   elected   to  office   and   in   the  cordial  terms    in   which   everyone  speaks 

of   him. 


MARTIN   ERICKSON. 


Ai g  the  native  sons  of  Norway  who  have  found  in  the  American  northwest  oppor- 
tunity for  successful  achievement  is  Martin  Erickson,  a  prosperous  farmer  of  Clay  county, 
owning  in  all  one  thousand  aires  of  land.  He  is  a  son  of  Erick  Larson  and  Ellen  Margaret 
i  Kelson  i  Erickson,  both  likewise  natives  of  the  land  of  the  midnight  sun.  The  father  was 
throughout  his  active  life  a  farmer  and  died  December  30,  1914,  in  Norway  at  the  venerable 
age  of  ninety-three  years.  The  mother  died  some  years  previous.  Three  of  their  seven  chil- 
dren emigrated  to  America,  those  besides  our  subject  being  John  and  Ed,  both  of  Astoria, 
Oregon.     The  other   four  children   are  still   living   in   Norway. 

Mail  in  Erickson  was  reared  upon  the  home  farm  and  assisted  his  father  with  the  work 
ot  cultivating  the  fields  and  raising  stock,  lie  attended  the  country  schools  in  the  acquire- 
ment of  his  education  until  he  was  fifteen  years  of  age.  when  he  began  to  learn  the  car- 
penter's trade.  While  he  continued  to  live  in  Norway  he  followed  that  trade  in  the  summer 
and  fished  iii  the  winter  but  in  Issl  he  emigrated  to  America  iii  company  with  his  brother 
Ed.  They  made  their  way  direct  to  Vermillion,  South  Dakota,  arriving  at  the  time  of  the 
big  Hood.  Mr.  Erickson  of  this  review  worked  as  a  harvest  hand,  at  the  carpenter's  trade 
and  upon  a  railroad  until  1883,  when  he  was  married  and  purchased  his  father-in-law's 
homestead  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres,  lie  lived  there  for  three  years  and  then  sold  the 
property  and   went    to  Oregon,      lie   remained    ill   that    state  only  a   short  time,  after  which  he 


MR.  AMI   MRS    MARTIN    ERICKSON 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  767 

returned  to  South  Dakota  and  bought  two  hundred  acres  of  land  in  Union  county,  where  lie 
resided  for  about  five  months.  Selling  out  he  returned  to  Vermillion  and  worked  at  his 
trade.  After  a  short  time,  however,  he  again  purchased  his  father-in-law's  homestead  and 
has  become  the  owner  of  additional  land,  holding  title  to  two  hundred  acres  in  that  farm. 
He  has  other  extensive  holdings  as  he  owns  one  thousand  acres,  seven  hundred  of  which  is 
under  cultivation.  He  does  general  farming  and  stock-raising  and  as  his  farm  work  yields 
him  a  handsome  income  annually  his  resources  are  steadily  increasing.  He  remained  upon 
his  father-in-law's  [dace  until  1913  but  now  lives  on  section  23.  township  92,  range  o2. 

.Mr.  Krickson  was  married  in  1883  to  Miss  Julia  Anderson,  a  native  of  Iowa,  both  of 
whose  parents,  however,  were  born  in  Norway.  Her  father,  Andrew  A.  Anderson,  is  deceased, 
but  her  mother,  Johannah  Anderson,  is  living  in  Greenfield  with  a  daughter,  flic  father  was 
one  of  the  pioneer  settlers  of  Iowa  but  subsequently  removed  to  South  Dakota  and  took  up 
a  homestead  in  Clay  county  when  that  section  was  a  pioneer  region.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Erickson 
have  live  children:  Clara,  the  wife  of  Sterling  Clay  West,  of  .Ionian.  .Montana;  Etta  L., 
who  is  principal  of  the  high  school  at  Jordan,  Montana;  Carl  Wilhelm,  who  resides  at  home 
and 'assists  his  father  with  the  work  of  the  farm;  and  Martin  J.  and  Irvin.  also  at  home. 

Mr.  Erickson  is  a  republican  and  for  twenty  years  has  been  upon  the  school  board,  tak- 
ing the  greatest  interest  in  everything  affecting  the  public  schools.  He  was  reared  in  tie 
faith  of  the  Lutheran  church.  The  Fair  Association  of  Clay  county  numbers  him  among  its 
members  and  he  was  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company  of  Vermillion, 
South  Dakota.  He  has  done  much  in  aiding  the  agricultural  development  of  his  section  of 
the  state  and  it  is  but  a  fitting  reward  that  his  labors  have  enabled  him  to  gain  financial 
prosperity.     He  has  also  won  that  success  which  is  found  in  the  sincere  esteem  and  respect 

of  his   fellowmen  and  has  thus  proved  that  it  is  possible  to  acq wealth  and  to  conform 

one's  life  to  high  ethical  standards  at  one  and  the  same  time. 


EDWARD  WILLIAM  SWAFFORD.  M.  1). 

|)i-.  Edward  William  Swafford  has  entered  upon  the  active-work  ol  a  profession  which 
many  regard  as  the  most  important  to  which  an  individual  can  turn  his  attention,  and 
recognizing  the  fact  that  advancement  must  depend  upon  individual  merit,  hi'  has  made  everj 
effort  to  promote  his  knowledge  and  thus  enhance  his  efficiency  in  ministering  to  his  patients. 
He  practices  in  Sturgis,  where  he  is  now  widely  and  favorably  known.  He  was  born  in  St. 
Louis.  Missouri,  -Inly  7,  ls;s.  a  son  of  Lorenzo  D.  ami  Josephine  (Cox)  Swafford.  The 
lather's  birth  occurred  in  St.  Joseph,  Missouri,  October  9,  1846,  and  the  mother  was  born  at 
Collinsville,  Illinois,  April  6,  1 S4T.     In  early  life  Lorenzo  D.  Swafford  learned  the  trade  of  an 

it Holder  ami  was  engaged   in  that  line  of  business  until   1862,  when  he  enlisted   for  service 

in    the   Civil   war  as  a  private   in   Company    II.   Fortieth    Missouri    Volunteer   Infantry.     He 

i,  mo]  at   the  front  throughout  the  period  of  hostilities  and  was  wounded  by  a  gunshot   in 

the  leit  knee.  After  leaving  the  army  he  returned  to  St.  Louis,  where  lie  engaged  in  team- 
ing and  acted  as  a  street-car  driver  in  the  days  when  horses  were  the  motive  power.  He 
continue, 1  in  that  business  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1899,  hi-  wile  surviving  linn 
until    I'm:,. 

Dr.  Swafford  ie  tin-  eldest  of  four  children.  He  attended  the  public  schools  of  St.  Louis 
and  m  1900  went  to  Chicago,  where  lie  attended  night  school,  becoming  a  student  in  Armour 
[nstitute.  In  1903  he  matriculated  in  the  Bennett  Medical  (  ollege,  from  which  he  was  grad- 
uated  with  the  class  of   1905.     Long   before  this,  however,  he  had   known   the  -tie--  and   strain 

of  business  activity  and  res] sibility.     When  but   ten  years  of  age  he  assisted  in  the  sup- 

i ,, ,,  i  ,,i  I,,,  mother  in  St.  Louis,  beginning  work  as  a  cash  boy  in  Nugent's  department  store, 
where  lie  was  employed  for  nine  year-,  during  which  time  he  constantly  worked  his  way  up- 
ward. At  the  end  of  that  period  he  entered  the  -hops  of  the  St.  Louis,  [ion  Mountain  & 
Southern  Railroad  Company  to  learn  the  machinist's  trade  and  was  employed  at  that  work 
,,,,(il  L900,  when  he  went  to  Chicago,  where  he  entered  ■■<  preparatory  school,  becoming. 
as  stated,  a  student  in  Armour  [nstitute,  which  he  attended  during  the  night  sc-sions  while 
working  for  the  It.  T.  (  rane  <  ompanj  through  the  day  ami  in  vacation  periods,  lie  advanced 
in  that  connection  and  was  given  charge  of  the  tool  r n.     Following  hi-  graduation  from  the 

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768  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Be it  Medical  College,  which  marked  the  fulfillment  of  the  hope  that  he  had  long  chei 

lie  became  an  interne  in  the  Cook  Countj  Hospital,  where  he  remained  for  eighteen  months, 
gaining   thai    broad  practical   experience   which   only    hospital   practice   can   bring,     lit-   then 

o] id   an  office  in  Chicago,  where  he  remained  until  December,   1908,  when  he  re ved   to 

Sturgis  and  established  a  private  hospital  under  his  own  name.  Since  that  time  he  has 
practiced  continuously  in  Sturgis,  not  only  in  the  hospital  but  also  as  a  general  physician 
and  surgeon.     He  is  also  a  landowner   in   South   Dakota  and  has  city  property. 

On  the  29th  ot  Septembi  r,  L909,  Dr.  Swafford  was  married  to  Hiss  Ellen  Tomlinson,  who 
was  born  at  Alton.  Illinois,  a  daughter  of  David  George  and  Mary  Elizabeth  (Levick)  Imn 
linson.  Her  father  was  born  in  Staffordshire,  England,  August  14,  1847,  and  when  twelve 
years  oi  age  came  with  his  parents  to  the  new  world,  the  family  home  being  established 
at  Alton,  Illinois,  where  in  early  life  he  learned  the  blacksmith's  trade,  lie  there  resided 
until  1905,  when  he  removed  with  his  family  to  Dallas,  Texas.  He  is  now  traveling  sales- 
man for  a  house  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  horse  nails,  traveling  out  of  St.  Louis.  At 
one  time  he  was  mayor  of  Alton  yet  he  has  never  been  very  active  in  polities.  His  wife 
passed  away  March  30,  1896.  Their  daughter,  Mrs.  Swafford,  was  the  third  in  a  familj  of 
nine  children.  She  attended  school  at  Hast  Alton,  also  Shurtleff  College  at  Upper  Alton  and 
was  graduated  in  nursing  in  Chicago.  Dr.  Swafford  has  but  one  child,  George  Harry,  bom 
oi  ,i  former  marriage.  His  first  wife  died  in  1905,  leaving  this  little  son,  then  but  three  years 
oi  age,  his  birth  having  occurred  January  5,  1902. 

Dr.   Swafford  is  a  Mason  and   lias  taken  the  degrees  of  the  blue  lodge  and  of  the   Scot 
tish    Rite   Up    to   and    including  the   thirty-second   degree.      In   politics   he  is   a   republican    and 
has   served   as  one  of  the  commissioners  of  the  county  board   of  insanity  for  a   number   of 
years.     He  is  medical  examiner  for  various  insurance  companies  and  is  local  surgeon  for  the 
Chicago   &    Northwestern   Railroad   Company.      In    professional   circles   he   has   been   accorded 

high    I ui's.      He   belongs   to   the  Ninth   District    Medical   Society,   of  which   he    was   secretary 

in  I'M  I  and  1912,  while  through  the  following  year  he  was  its  president.  He  is  also  a 
member  of  the  state  and  national  medical  associations  and  thus  keeps  in  touch  with  the 
advanced   thought   and  methods  of  the  profession. 


SAMUEL  WALTER. 


Samuel  Walter,  residing  in  Freeman  and  occupying  the  position  of  county  treasurer  o( 
llutrhiiisoii  county,  was  horn  on  the  L6th  of  February,  1869,  in  southern  Russia,  of  German 
parentage,  lie  is  ,,  sou  of  Jacob  and  Barbara  Walter,  who  in  the  year  1876  came  with  their 
familj  lo  the  new  world,  making  their  way  to  South  Dakota.  They  settled  on  a  home- 
stead on  section  30,  township  99,  range  ">ii,  and  since  that  time  Mr.  Walter  has  given  his 
attention  to  the  further  development  ami  improvement  of  tin-  property,  which  he  has  trans- 
I id   into  a   valuable   faun.     He  survives   his   wife,  who  passed  away    in    l'.II-l. 

Samuel  Waller  was  educated  in  the  German  school  and  for  a  short  lime  also  attended 
the  district  school.  He  worked  with  his  father  through  the  period  of  his  boyhood  ami  youth 
until  he  reached  the  age  of  twenty-one  years,  alter  which  he  turned  his  attention  to  com- 
mercial pursuits,  securing  employment  in  a  store,     lie  spent  six  years  at  Freeman  as  a  clerk 

and  .it   the  end  oi   that  time  tinned  his  attention  to  grain  buying,  in  which  he  contii I  on 

liii  own  account  for  fifteen  years.  In  the  meantime  he  hud  become  a  recognized  factor  in 
political  circles  and  in  1912  he  was  elected  to  the  office  of  treasurer  for  a  period  of  two  years, 
lie   made  such   a   creditable  record   iii   thai    position  that   he  was   reelected   for  another   two 

years.      .1    thai    he    is    now    serving    for   the    second    term. 

On  the  6th  of  December,  L891,  Mr.  Waller  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Annie  Glan- 
,i,  ;,  daughter  ol  Paul  Glanzer,  and  (heir  children  are  Annie.  Samuel.  David,  Martha  and 
Emma.     Mr.  Walter  belongs  to  the  Mennonite  church  and  he  gives  his  political  allegiance  to 

tl 'publican   party,  of  which  he  has  long  been  a  stalwart  advocate,  supporting  that   party 

since   age    lined    ill him    (lie    right   of    franchise.      lb-   has    been    a    delegate    lo   county 

conventions  and  has  been  president  of  the  town  board  oi    Freeman,  in  addition  lo  filling  the 

offic '  <• il.\    treasurer,  in   which   capacity   he   is   now  serving.      While  engaged    in    (he  grain 

business  he   controlled    ten   elevators.      When    he   retired    from    individual    operation    along   that 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  769 

line  these  elevators  were  sold  and  a  new  company  was  formed  and  incorporated,  known  as 
the  Farmers  Land,  Loan  &  Grain  Company,  in  which  Mr.  Walter  is  a  stockholder  and  direc- 
tor. Jlr  has  other  business  interests  and  investments,  being  now  the  owner  of  eight  hundred 
acres  oi  valuable  land  in  tins  state.  He  shows  business  tact,  sound  judgment  and  keen  dis- 
crimination in  .ill  of  his  business  affairs  and,  moreover,  he  is  a  public-spirited  citizen  who 
stands  for  progress  and  improvement  along  all  possible  lines  relating  to  the  advancement  of 
the   stale  and   the   promotion  of  the   best   interests   of   the  district    in   which   lie    lives. 


ERNEST  D.  EDE. 


Ernest  D.  Ede,  well  known  as  a  representative  of  the  legal  profession  in  Huron, 
possesses   the   studious   habits  and   the   analytical    mind    which   are  indispensable   factors   of 

success   to    I who   would   devote   his   life   to    law    practice.     lie    is   now    accorded    a    liberal 

clientage  ami  handles  his' cases  most  ably. 

.Mi.  Ede  is  a  native  of  Lynn  county.  Kansas,  horn  in  1876.  The  removal  of  the  family 
i,,  Earlville,  Iowa,  led  him  to  become  a  pupil  in  the  public  schools  of  that  place  and  he 
afterward  attended  college  at  Dixon,  Illinois,  and  continued  his  studies  at  Cedar  Falls,  Iowa. 
After  spending  some  time  in  the  Iowa  State  University  he  entered  the  Chicago  University 
and  thus  his  studies  were  continued  along  broadening  lines,  bringing  him  a  comprehensive 
knowledge  of  general  and  professional  questions.  The  year  1902  was  that  of  his  graduation 
from  the  Iowa  State  University.  He  read  law  under  Allan  Bogue  at  Centerville,  South 
Dakota,  and  for  some  time  he  was  identified  with  educational  interests  in  this  state,  lie 
was  a  teacher  in  the  high  school  of  Yankton  in  1901-2  and  from  1903  until  19011  had  charge 
of  the  schools  of  Centerville.  It  was  during  this  period  that  he  devoted  his  leisure  hours 
to  reading  law  and  thus  qualified  for  the  liar.  In  1906  he  located  at  Huron,  where  he  has 
since  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  and  in  the  intervening  period  of  nine  years  he  has 
made  a  creditable  record  as  a  strong  and  resourceful  representative  of  the  profession.  He 
prepares  his  cases  with  great  thoroughness  and  care  ami  his  ability  is  evidenced  in  his 
careful  analysis  and  sound  logic. 

(In  the  37th  of  November,  1912,  Mr.  Ede  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth 
Jones,  of  Manchester,  New  Hampshire,  and  they  have  a  wide  acquaintance  in  Huron,  the 
hospitality  of  many  of  the  best  homes  being  cordially  extended  to  them.  Mi'.  Ede  is  a 
Mason  of  high  rank,  having  attained  the  thirty-second  degree.  He  also  belongs  to  the 
Mystic  Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls  and  he  is  a  loyal  exemplar  of  the  teachings  of  the  craft,  which 

an-  based   ii| the  principle  of  universal  brotherhood.      In   politics  Mr.  Ede   is  a   progressive 

and  upon  the  ticket  of  that  party  was  elected  to  the  legislature  in  1913.  To  questions  of 
government  he  gives  careful  consideration  and  his  support  of  or  opposition  to  any  measure 
is  the  result  of  comprehensive  study  of  the  situation,  its  needs  and  its  opportunities.  He 
may    well   he  classed   among   the  public-spirited   citizens  and   representative   men   of   Huron. 


JAMES  WALKINS. 


James  Walkins  needs  no  introduction  to  the  reader-,  of  tin-  volume,  for  he  is  well  an. I 
favorably  known  in  Sioux  Falls  as  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Walkins  &  McDonald,  one  of  (he 
leading  real-estate  linns  in  the  city.     He  was  horn  in  Brooklyn,  New  York,  ill   L862  and  at  the 

ao Hve  years  went   to  Tipton,  Iowa,  where  he   was   reared  upon   a    farm.      Later   he   turned 

his  at  lent  i, ui  to  agricultural  pursuits,  engaging  in  that  occupation  in  the  vicinity  of  Tipton 
until  he  located  in  Sioux  Falls.  He  purchased  one  thousand  eight  hundred  acres  of  land  in 
Minnehaha  county  and  with  Sioux  halls  a-  his  hcadqiia  i  tors  onunio-d  extensively  in  farm- 
ing and  .stock-raising,  buying,  sidling  and  shipping  cattle  on  an  extensive  scale. 

In  1905  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  real  estate  business  and  in  1909  associated  himself 
with  Charles  s.  McDonald,  forming  the  present  firm  of  Walkins  iS  McDonald.  Believing 
that  location  is  as  much  to  be  considered  in  the'  real  estate  business  as  in  any  other,  the 
partners  procure!  the  very  best  by  taking  a  long  term  leas i  their  present  quarters  in  the 


77(1  IIISTi  )RV  (  )F  S<  IUTH   DAK<  >TA 

Cataract  Hotel  building  on  Wes<  Ninth  streel  and,  knowing  that  no  merchant  can  sell  yoods 
to  advantage  unless  he  is  directly  interested,  thej  began  investing  in  city  property  and  farm 
lands  and  today  the  county  records  show  that  they  are  the  heaviest  owners  oi  Sioux  Falls 
city  property  and  Minnehaha  countj  farming  hinds  in  their  locality,  From  the  very 
beginning  their  success  was  assured.     Their  personal  acquaintance  and  reputation  were  such 

that  when  they  for d  a  partnership  more  business  came  to  them  in  a  shorl   time  than  it   is 

sometimes  possible  to  obtain   in   many  years.     As  a   result   they  have  taken   the  front  tank 

a g  th.-  real-estate  dealers  in  Sioux  hall-,  a  position  usually  held  by  a  firm  oi  greatei   age, 

hut   in  this  instance  made  possible  by  a  strict   adherence  to  good  business  principles.     Their 

!'■ 1  "i  sali's  -how-  thai  clients  to  whom  thej   have  -id. I  property  often  buy  realty  of  them 

again  and  that  men  to  whom  they  have  sold  laud  afterward  make  them  thru  agents  when 
lhi>\  have  property  to  sill.  In  the  real-estate  business  no  better  indorsement  of  a  linn  can 
he  given  i  Iliu  this.  Both  Mr.  Walkins  and  Mr.  McDonaJd  are  enthusiastic  allies  oi  anj 
scheme  which  lias  as  it.-  objecl  the  further  advancement  of  Sioux  Kails  and  the  state  oi 
.South  Dakota.  Each  is  thoroughly  familiar  with  the  conditions  which  have  made  the  city 
and  stati-  what  they  are  today  and  this  knowledge  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  assets  the 
companj  has  in  its  present  line  of  business.  Mr.  Walkins  gives  practically  all  of  his  time 
and  attention  to  the  affairs  of  the  linn  ami  hi-  judgment  on  everything  connected  with  land 
values  is  accepted  as  authoritative. 

At    Iowa  City,  Iowa.  Mr.  Walkins  married    Miss  Anna   I!.   Wingeri   and   they   have  bee e 

the  parents  of  four  children:  Myrtle  Belle,  the  wife  of  Arthur  Dunn,  of  Sioux  Kails;  Earl 
M.;  Floyd  -I.;  and  Edna  Grace.  Mr.  Walkins  is  a  member  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church 
and  belongs  to  the  Mystic  shrine,  lie  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party 
but  has  never  been  active  as  an  office  seeker,  preferring  to  concentrate  his  attention  upon 
In-  business  affairs.  In  these  he  has  been  most  successful  and  much  credit  is  (hw  him  for 
the  position  which  he  has  attained  among  the  substantial  ami  representative  business  men 
of  Sioux  Kail-. 


.Ktl IN   A.  STANLEY. 


John  A.  Stanley  has  recently  become  a  resident  of  Lead,  having  taken  possession  of  the 
Lead  Daily  Call  as  owner  and  editor  New  "tear's  Day.  1915.  Previous  to  removing  to  Lead  he 
ua-  for  a  number  of  years  a  resident  of  Hot  Springs,  where  he  was  widely  and  most  favor- 
ably known.  He  was  born  at  West  Salem.  Wisconsin,  on  the  24th  of  October,  1862,  a  -mi 
oi  William  II.  and  Rebecca  (Aiken)  Stanley,  who  were  born  at  Adams  near  Watertow  n.  New 
York,  duly  8,  1817,  and  in  Tioga  county,  Pennsylvania,  .January  l.  1841,  respectively.  The 
lather,  who  wa-  a  practicing  physician,  removed  to  West  Salem,  Wisconsin,  about  is;,;  ami 
there  In-  resided  until  about  L879,  when  he  came  to  Deuel  county,  this  state,  locating  at 
Gary,  which  was  then  the  terminus  of  the  Northwestern  Railroad,  therefore  a  town  of  con- 
siderable importance,     lb-  remained  there  until   1887,  when  he  removed  to  Mot  Springs,  which 

remained  hi-  1 until  his  death   in    L891.     lie  gained  a  lucrative  practice  in   Hot   Springs 

and  won  also  the  respect  and  confidence  of  the  general  public  ami  his  professional  brethren. 
In    Is  Hi,  he,  like  so  many  others,  made  the  long,  wearisome  and  dangerous  trip  to  the   Pacific 

,.,i  i   oi  search  of  gold  and  was  for  a  short  til •onneete.l  with  mining  in  California,  though 

he  al-o  practiced  medicine,  lie  was  a  prominent  Mason  and  in  his  thoughts  and  deeds 
exemplified  the  brotherly  spirit  that  i-  the  foundation  of  the  craft,  His  widow  survives  ami 
is  still  a    resident   of  Hot    Springs,  South    Dakota. 

John  \.  Stanley,  who  wa-  the  second  iii  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  nine  children, 
attended   the   public  schools  of  West   Salem,  Wisconsin,  ami   there  acquired  a   knowledge  of 

the  branches  usually  taught.     When  twenty  years  of  age  I ntered  the  printing  office  of  the 

Inter-late  at  Gary,  South  Dakota,  and  the  following  year  went  to  Watertowu,  this  state, 
where  he  was  employed  h\  General  S.  .1.  Conklin,  the  first  president  of  the  South  Dakota 
Press  Association  and  for  many  years  a  leading  newspaper  man  of  the  territory  and  state. 
In  1886  he  severed  his  connection  with  that  gentleman  and  went  to  llermo-a.  Custer  county, 
where  he  established  a  newspaper  known  a-  the  Pilot,  which  he  conducted  successfully  until 
February,    1892       \t    thai    i> he  removed  to  Hot    Springs  and   purchased  the  Hot  Springs 


.MM  IN    A.   STANLEY 


THE  NEW  YWK 
PUBLIC  LIBRARY 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  77:3 

Star,  which  he  edited  and  published  until  the  winter  of  1909,  when  he  disposed  of  it.  In 
the  meantime  he  had  become  interested  in  an  irrigation  project  which  was  being  developed 
by  a  concern  known  as  the  Hot  Springs  Irrigation  &  Dive  Stuck  Company.  He  has  sine  dis- 
posed of  his  interest  in  that  company  but  he  owns  extensive  [and  in'  the  Cheyenne  valley, 
;i  part  of  which  he  i>  irrigating  and  using  as  a  stock  ranch,  together  with  his  son  Ward.  He 
i-  also  interested  in  an  irrigated  ranch  in  the  Elk  mountain  country  in  the  western  part  of 
lie  Black  Hills  ami  is  president  of  the  company  operating  the  same.  He  likewise  holds  title 
t<>  a  number  of  tracts  of  land  in  Fall  River  county  and  is  vice  president  of  the  Stockmen's 
Bank  of  Hot  Springs.  As  previously  stated,  he  assumed  charge  of  the  Lead  Daily  Call,  Janu- 
ary l.  L915,  having  purchased  the  paper  a  short  time  previously.  He  is  giving  the  publica- 
tion oi  that  journal  his  personal  attention  and  his  general  business  knowledge  and  ability, 
combined  with  his  years  of  experience  as  a  newspaper  man.  insure  its  success. 

Mr.  Stanley  was  married  on  the  lith  of  April,  lssT.  to  .Miss  Alice  Wood,  a  native  of 
Corry,  Pennsylvania,  and  a  daughter  of  S.  II.  and  Sarah  (Jones)  Wood.  Both  of  her  par- 
ents were  horn  in  the  state  of  New  York.  <  >i ■  coming  westward,  they  first  located  in  Mich- 
igan, the  lather  being  for  a  number  of  years  a  warden  in  the  state  penitentiary  at  Jackson. 
In  1884  the  family  removed  to  Dakota  territory  hut.  after  about  a  year  returned  to  Michigan. 
The  father,  however,  became  an  extensive  landowner  in  Deuel  county.  South  Dakota.  He 
died  in  the  Wolverine  state  in  iss;,.  His  widow  survives  and  now-  makes  her  home  with  our 
subject.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Stanley  have  been  horn  two  children.  Ward  Allen,  whose  natal 
day  was  the  llth  of  April,  ISSS,  is  a  resident  of  Hot  Springs,  where  In1  is  assistant  post- 
master. In  September,  1910,  he  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  .Mae  Randall,  of  Kapid  City. 
Elton  Wood,  horn  April  9,  1890,  was  graduated  from  the  George  Washington  University  at 
Washington,  I'.  C,  in  June,  1915. 

Mr.  Stanley  is  a  republican  and  for  more  than  sixteen  years  Served  efficiently  as  post- 
master of  Hot  Springs,  taking  office  March  I,  1898,  and  severing  his  connection  therewith  in 
June,  1914,  He  is  a  loader  in  all  movements  looking  toward  the  moral  betterment  of  his 
community  and  is  a  consistent  member  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church.  The  rules  which 
govern   hi--  life  are  further  indicate. I   in  his  membership  in  the  Masonic  order,  belonging   to 

the   blue  lodge,  the  chapter  and   c niandeiy       lie   i-   held    in    high   esteem   among   his    Masonic 

brethren  and  is  a  past  master  of  the  blue  lodge.  He  i^  also  affiliated  with  the  Modern  Wood- 
men of  America  and  the  yeomen.  In  L913  he  was  president  of  the  Commercial  Club  of  Hot 
Springs  ami  under  his  direction  the  organization  was  able  to  accomplish  much  for  the 
commercial  expansion  of  its  city. 


WILLIAM    BADER. 


William  Ba.lor  is  a  well  known  and  popular  grocer  of  Yankton,  conducting  business  Ht 
No.  307  B dway,  and  his  success  has  come  as  tin-  direct  result  of  close  application,  thor- 
oughly reliable  business  methods  and  enterprise.  He  was  horn  in  Wabasha,  Minnesota, 
November  13,  1862.  His  father.  Joseph  Bader,  was  a  native  of  Germany  ami  in  1852  hade 
adieu  to  friends  and  native  land  and  sailed  for  the  new  world,  settling  in  Galena,  Illinois, 
lie  was  a  shoemaker  by  trade  and  followed  that  pursuit  in  Galena  until  1854,  when  he  re- 
moved t.i  Wabasha,  Minnesota.  There  he  took-  up  land  ami  began  fanning,  devoting  his 
attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits  and  his  spare  tone  t"  Ins  trade  until  he  finally  made 

g I  upon  his  property  and  secured  title  thereto,     lie  afterward  traded  it.  however,  although 

he  !. -ni. nurd  a  resident  of  that  district  until  1870,  in  which  year  he  removed  to  St.  Paul, 
Minnesota,  where  he  engaged  in  the  confectionery  and  ice  cream  business,  lie  built  up  a  good 
trade  there,  hut  in  November,  Is;j.  sold  out  and  came  to  the  territory  of  Dakota,  settling  in 
Yankton.  Here  in-  began  business  as  a  dealer  in  confectionery,  fruit-  and  similar  merchan- 
dise, hut  in  the  spring  of  1875  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  hotel  business,  becoming  proprie- 
tor of  the  Minnesota  Hotel  on  Broadway,  between  Second  and  Third  streets,  lie  did  a  thriv- 
ing business,  his  hostelry  being  liberally  patronized,  hut  in  the  early  '80s  he  sold  out  and  for 
i  period  of  two  years  lived  retired.  He  then  again  engaged  in  the  hotel  business,  conducting 
tl Id    Dakota    House  until    1889.      At    that    time    he    began    dealing    in    toys    and    notions    and 


771  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

continued  in  the  business  successfully  until  the  death  oi  his  wife,  which  occurred  in  1906. 
At   that   time   lie  retired   from  active   business   life. 

Mr.  Bader  was  a  member  of  the  city  council  of  Yankton  at  one  time  and  ever  took  the 
deepest  interest  in  the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  the  community,  cooperating  in  all  the 
movements  and  measures  for  the  public  good.  His  fraternal  relations  were  with  the  Inde- 
pendent Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  married  Katharine  Altfillisch,  a  native  of  Germany,  and 
they  became  the  parents  of  eight  children,  only  two  of  whom  survive:  Amelia,  the  wife  oi 
I  Pfotenhauer,  oi  Yankton;  and  William,  of  this  review.  Josephine,  who  became  the  wife 
of  B.  II.  Moss,  oi  Yankton,  died  in  L896.  In  L906  the  mother  passed  away  and  in  1909  the 
Fat  her  was  called  to  his  final  rest. 

William  Bader  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  -rlio.il>  of  Minnesota  and  of  Yank- 
ton, pursuing  bis  studies  to  the  age  of  fifteen  years,  when,  wishing  to  make  his  start  in 
business  life  and  provide  for  his  own  support,  he  seemed  a  clerkship  in  the  ^rncery  stuie 
of  William  lllatt  oi  Yankton,  there  remaining  for  two  years.  He  was  afterward  variously 
employed  for  a  time.  He  became  a  clerk  for  Harry  Katz  of  Yankton,  with  whom  lie  remained 
from  lsso  until  1881,  after  which  he  took  charge  oi  a  furniture  business  tor  his  father. 
managing  that  undertaking  until  1885.  On  account  of  ill  health  he  retired  for  one  summer 
and  then  joined  his  brother-in-law.  who  had  government  contracts  for  furnishing  wood,  hay 
and  grain.  .Mr.  Bader  spent  several  years  in  assisting  him,  incidently  benefiting  by  the 
outdoor  life,  which  soon  restored  him  to  health.  In  1889  he  embarked  in  the  grocery  business 
at.  his  present  location  at  No.  307  Broadway  and  there  for  a  quarter  of  a  century  has  con- 
dinted  his  store,  developing  a  high  class  trade.  He  carries  a  large  and  well  selected  line 
of  staple  ami  fancy  groceries  and  is  today  the  oldest  merchant  in  his  line  in  the  city.  He 
put-,  forth  every  effort  to  please  his  patrons,  his  prices  are  reasonable  ami  his  dealing 
thoroughly    reliable.      Thus    it.   is  that   he   has   gained   the   enviable    position    which    he   occupies 

today  a ng   the   merchants  of   Yankton.     He   is  likewise   president   of  tin-   Yankton   Building 

&    Loan   Association. 

In  L889  Mr.  Bader  was  married  to  Miss  Christina  Sprey,  a  native  of  Milwaukee,  Wis- 
consin, and  they  have  two  daughters:  Loretta,  a  graduate  of  the  Yankton  high  school;  and 
Aline,  who  is  still  in  school.  -Mr.  Bader  is  a  stalwart  republican  and  in  1900  was  elected 
city  treasurer  of  Yankton,  in  which  position  he  proved  so  capable  and  faithful  that  he  was 
reelected  for  the  years  1901-2.  His  worth  is  well  known  in  public  office,  as  in  business 
affair's  ami  private  life.  lie  has  always  assisted  in  all  public  movements  that  would  tend 
to  better  the  social,   moral   ami   civic  conditions  of   Yankton   and   the   state.      He  is  a  director 

of  the  (' lercial   Association  of   Yankton  ami  he  belongs  to  the   Elks  lodge,  No.  '.mi.  but 

he  is  essentially  a  h e  man.  preferring  to  spend  his  leisure  at  his  own  fireside.     His  worth 

is  widely  recognized  mid  most  of  all  by  those  who  know  him  best. 


A    .1.   I.  MJSKX. 


A.  .1.  Larsen,  who  has  lived  in  South  Dakota  for  thirty -four  years,  is  now  serving  as 
sheriff  of  Beadle  county,  having  been  elected  to  that  office  in  mi:.'.  Mis  birth  occurred  in 
Republic  county,   Kansas,  in    L870,  his  parents  being  Amund  and   Hannah    Larsen,  who  took 

Up  their  abode  in  I  lie  Sunflower  State  in  L860.  The  lather  still  resides  there,  but  the  mother 
died  March    is,    L914. 

A.  .1.  Larsen  attended  Hie  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and  in  his 

boyhood  made  his  way  to  South  Dakota,  arriving  in  Hudson,  where  one  ol  his  uncles  resided, 
on  the  :.".ith  ..I  duly.  1881.  He  did  work  all  over  the  state  for  a  number  oi  years  and  in  1894 
embarked  in  the  stock  business  at  Belle  Fourche,  carrying  mi  his  undertakings  in  (hat  con- 
nection until  1912  or  until  elected  to  his  present  office.  In  ik'.is  he  had  come  to  Beadle 
county,  locating  on  a  -lock  farm  in  Hartland  township,  while  subsequently  he  settled  near 
W'olsey.  As  sheriff  of  the  county  he  is  proving  an  efficient  and  valuable  official,  discharging 
his  duties  without  fear  or  favor  and  conserving  law  and  order  in  a  manner  that  is  contrib- 
uting greatlj    to  Hie  peace  and   prosperity  of  the  community. 

iin  the  28th  of  November,  L898,  Mr.  Larsen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lydia  G. 
Goodsell,  a  native  oi  Lincoln  counly,  South  Dakota,  by  whom  he  has  three  children,  two 
sons  ami  one  daughter,  Carter   II.,   Kenneth    A.,  and   W.iva    K.,  all   at    home,     lb'  "dves  his 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  775 

political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  is  identified  fraternally  with  the  Benevolent 
Protective  Order  of  Elks,  the  Masonic  lodge,  consistory  and  Shrine,  the  Modern  Woodmen 
of  America  and  the  Eagles.  His  life  has  been  upright  and  honorable  in  its  varied  relations 
and  the  circle  of  his  friends  is  almost  coextensive  with  the  circle  of  his  acquaintances. 


ARTHUR  HENRY  TUFTS,  M.  D. 

An  eminent  physician  and  surgeon  and  able  educator  in  the  field  of  his  profession  and 
a  man  of  broad  humanitarian  principles,  Dr.  Arthur  Henry  Tufts  has  throughout  the  period 
of  his  residence  in  Sioux  Falls  occupied  a  central  place  on  the  stage  of  public  activity.  His 
professional  interests  indicate  but  one  line  of  his  broad  usefulness,  for  aside  from  that  bis 
efforts  have  been  a  forceful  and  beneficial  influence  in  promoting  the  intellectual  and  moral 
progress  of  Sioux  Falls. 

A  native  of  Vermont,  Dr.  Tufts  was  born  in  Wardsboro  on  the  14th  of  January.  1856, 
;i  son  of  John  and  Desdemona  Sophia  (Barber)  Tufts.  The  family  comes  of  Scotch-Irish 
and  English  lineage  and  the  ancestral  record  dates  back  to  the  eleventh  century.  The  pro- 
genitor of  the  Tufts  family  on  American  soil  was  John  Tufts,  who  came  from  County  Down, 
Ireland,  and  arrived  in  the  new  world  in  the  early  part  of  the  eighteenth  century  and  settled 
at  West  Brookfield,  Massachusetts,  where  the  home  which  he  erected  in  1734  is  still  stand- 
ing. During  the  early  childhood  of  Arthur  Henry  Tufts  his  parents  removed  westward  to 
Geneseo,  Illinois,  where  he  pursued  a  high-school  course  and  afterward  continued  his  studies 
in  Grinnell  College  at  Grinnell,  Iowa.  Having  determined  upon  the  practice  of  medicine  as 
a  life  work,  he  entered  the  College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  at  Baltimore,  Maryland,  and 
afterward  matriculated  in  the  medical  department  of  the  College  of  the  City  of  New 
York,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1883.  In  that  year  he  located  for 
practice  in  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  where  he  has  since  continuously  remained,  covering 
a  period  of  more  than  three  decades,  enjoying  well  merited  success  as  an  active  representa- 
tive of  his  profession  and  winning  high  reputation  as  one  of  the  most  able  and  skilled 
physicians  of  the  state.  In  1887  he  entered  into  partnership  with  Dr.  S.  A.  Brown,  of  Sioux 
Falls,  in  a  connection  that  has  since  been  maintained  uninterruptedly — a  partnership  wholly 
congenial  and  of  mutual  benefit.  The  firm  is  one  of  the  most  prominent  in  the  state,  their 
high  standing  being  attested  by  the  regard  entertained  for  them  by  their  professional 
brethren.  Dr.  Tufts  has  been  chosen  for  both  city  health  officer  and  county  health  officer, 
ably  serving  in  the  former  position  for  eight  years.  An  extensive  practice  has  been  accorded 
him  and  he  is  regarded  as  the  most  careful  and  conscientious  physician,  seldom,  if  ever,  at 
fault  in  the  diagnosis  of  his  cases  or  in  anticipating  the  outcome  of  disease.  Broad  reading 
anil  investigation  have  kept  him  in  touch  with  the  most  modern  scientific  ideas  and  methods 
and  he  manifests  intense  interest  in  anything  that  tends  to  bring  to  man  the  key  to  the 
complex  mystery  which  we  call  life.  His  broad  humanitarianism,  too,  is  an  element  in  his 
constantly  growing  success,  for  his  interest  in  his  fellowmen  is  deep  and  sincere  and  along 
various  lines  he  is  continuously  reaching  out  a  helping  hand. 

At  Grafton,  Vermont,  Dr.  Tufts  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Harriet  Lemira  Deane, 
a  daughter  of  Benjamin  E.  Deane.  Their  children  are:  Marion  D.,  a  teacher  in  the  public 
schools  of  Sioux  Falls;  anil  Helen  A.,  a  teacher  in  the  All  Saints  school.  Both  are  graduates 
en  the  University  of  Wisconsin. 

Dr.  Tufts  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  always  keeps  well 
ii  formed  on  the  significant  problems  and  questions  of  the  day.  yet  the  only  offices  he  has 
filled  have  been  in  the  strict  path  of  his  profession.  For  twenty  years  he  served  as  secretary 
of  the  board  of  pension  examiners,  being  first  appointed  as  the  republican  representative 
on  the  board  by  President  Grover  Cleveland.  He  continued  in  that  position  until  the  Wilson 
administration,  when  his  connection  with  the  board  ceased.  His  work  was  most  efficient  and 
his  services  highly  satisfactory.  In  Masonic  circles,  to...  Dr.  Tufts  is  a  man  of  influence, 
In-  activities  constituting  a  strong  element  in  the  upbuilding  of  the  organization  in  In- 
sertion of  the  -tate.  lie  holds  membership  in  Unitj  Lodge,  No.  130,  A.  F.  &  A.  M..  of  which 
he  was  the  first  secretary.  This  was  the  last  created  of  the  Masonic  lodges  in  Sioux  Falls, 
but  is  now  the  largest  in  point  of  membership  in  Die  state.  His  partner,  Dr.  Brown,  was 
really  the  prime  factor  in  organizing  this  lode,-  and  both  he  and  Dr.  Tufts  have  been  mosl 


776  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

active  in  advancing  its  interests.  The  latter  was  senior  warden  for  one  term,  was  master 
for  one  term  and  for  one  term  was  treasurer.  With  the  exception  of  the  period  spent  in 
those  offices,  he  has  continuously  served  as  secretary  since  the  lodge  was  created.  Be  1ms 
attained  the  Knights  Templar  degree  in  the  commandery,  the  thirty-second  degree  in  the 
Scottish  Rite  and  has  crossed  the  sands  of  the  desert  with  the  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine. 
His  social  nature  finds  expression  in  his  connection  with  the  Country  Club,  of  which  I"-  is  a 
popular  member.  Among  his  chief  activities  should  be  mentioned  his  work  for  the  advance- 
menl  of  the  cause  ol  temperance  and  the  upbuilding  of  the  church.  He  is  a  stalwarl  advo- 
cate "i  temperance  both  bj  precept  and  example,  for  he  has  never  taste. 1  liquor  of  any  kind 
nor  lias  he  ever  used  tobacco.  A  member  of  the  Congregational  church,  he  has  been  a 
cooperant  factor  in  everj  effort  for  moral  progress  and  social  uplift  in  his  community.  He 
has  held  all  oi  the  offices  in  the  church,  including  that  of  deacon,  and  was  chairman  of  the 
hoard  of  trustees  when  the  present  house  of  worship  was  erected.  In  the  Young  Men's 
Christian  Association  of  Sioux  Falls  he  lias  long  been  an  earnest  worker.  The  first  meeting 
illcd  to  organize  the  association  was  held  in  his  office  and  he  was  chosen  its  first  president. 
When  the  Sioux  Falls  College,  a  Baptist  school,  was  organized  in  1883  Dr.  Tints  became 
pri  Fessor  of  physiology  and  natural  historj  of  that  institution  and  so  continued  until  1886, 
when  his  growing  general  practice  forced  him  to  withdraw  from  college  work.  His  life  has 
indeed  been  one  of  widespread  usefulness.  He  has  studied  existing  conditions  and  the  signs 
of  the  times,  lias  recognized  the  opportunities  for  progress  and  lias  employed  most  practical 
methods  in  working  toward  high  ideal-.  Association  with  Dr.  Tufts  means  expansion  and 
elei  nt  ion. 


HARKY     F.  SWAXDFK. 


A  large  grocery  and  bakery  business  in  Rapid  City — one  of  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  the 
state — is  incontrovertible  prooi  oi  the  ability  and  energy  oi  it-  owner.  Harry  E.  Swander. 
He  was  horn  in  Tiffin,  Ohio,  on  the  8th  of  .Inly.  1SG3,  and  is  a  son  of  Harrison  ami  Alice 
(Farley)  Swander,  natives  oi  tin'  Buckeye  state  and  oi  Missouri  respectively,  the  lather. 
who  was  a  merchant  and  farmer  by  occupation,  removed  to  Iowa  in  1859  and  was  there  mar- 
ried, lb-  subsequently  returned  to  Ohio  with  his  wife  and  there  she  resided  during  the  I  ivil 
war.      He    lime   arm-   during    the   entire   conflict,    serving    in    all    for    four   years    and    eight 

iili-.  or  through  three  enlistments,  as  a   member  of  Missouri  volunteer  cavalry.     In   1868 

fie   nil id   to   lowa   with  his  family  and  first  located   in   Decatur  county,  but   subsequently 

i ived  to  Taylor  county  and  is  now  living  retired  at  Gravity,  that  county.     His  wile  passed 

away  when  tin-  subject  of  this  review  was  but  five  years  old.     she  was  the  mother  of  two 
children,  the  other  being   Edward  11..  a   resident  of  Missouri. 

Harry  F.  Swander  attended  district  school  for  a  short  time  and  made  the  best  of  his 
rather   limited  opportunities   for  securing  an   education.     When   hut    twelve  years  oi    age    ! 

left  home  ami  began  work  ii| a  farm.     In  ls;;i  he  became  an  apprentice  to  the  baker'-  trade 

at  Bedford,  towa,  but  alter  serving  in  thai  capacity  for  one  and  a  hall  years  he  worked  in 
placi  a-  a  journeyman  baker.  In  1885  he  began  business  on  his  own  account  at 
<  larinda.  [owa,  in  partnership  with  another  ambitious  man  who,  like  himself,  possessed  lit- 
tle capital  hut  a  great  deal  of  determination  and  business  ability.  They  began  their  enter- 
prise with  le-s  than  one  hundred  dollar-  to  invest,  Mr.  Swander's  -hme  being  thirty-seven 
dollars.  'Ilie  venture,  however,  proved  a  success  and  the  bakery  was  sold  a  year  later  at  a 
good  profit  Mi.  Swander  then  "en!  to  the  Black  Hill-  hul  remained  lor  only  a  short  time. 
after  which  he  returned  to  Bedford,  [owa.  A  year  later  he  went  to  southwestern  Nebraska 
but  the  hard  times  (,f  [887  proved  disastrous  to  him  and  he  lost  all  that  he  had  accumulated. 
in  removed  to  Alliance,  Nebraska,  where  he  found  employment  as  a  lineman,  and  he 
-'.oil...!  into  the  Black  Hill-  while  connected  with  the  Burlington  Railway  line.  He  returned 
to  Alliance,  however,  and  opened  a  restaurant  there  which  he  conducted  for  a  year.  In  L890 
Mr.  Swander  arrived  in  Rapid  City  ami  established  a  fancy  grocery,  confectionery  and  bakery 
business  upon  a  small  scale  but  so  well  did  he  understand  In-  trade  and  -o  efficiently  were 
In-  business  interests  managed  that  the  enterprise  grew  rapidly.  In  1900  he  -old  out  and 
turned   in     attention   to  the  stock   business  but   after  two  years   he  abandoned  that    I >i 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  779 

endeavor,  as  he  lost  heavily  owing  to  the  fad  that  large  numbers  of  his  stock  had  been  killed 
by  severe  winter  storms.  In  1902  he  again  engaged  in  the  grocery  and  bakery  business  and 
has  since  continued  therein,  as  it  has  proved  an  unqualified  success.  Hi-  trade  is  constantly 
increasing  in  volume  and  importance  and  his  establishment  is  one  of  the  best  and  largest  of 
its  kind  in  South  Dakota.  He  is  interested  in  other  enterprises,  being  one  of  the  company 
which  is  operating  the  New  Harney  Hotel  of  Rapid  City,  a  stockholder  in  the  Dakota  Power 
Company  and  in  the  Dakota  Plaster  Company.  He  lias  also  invested  to  some  extent  in  min- 
ing  property. 

Mr.  Swander  was  married  in  1.884  and  had  four  children  by  his  first  wife,  as  follows: 
Edward  11..  a  traveling  salesman:  Geraldine;  Charles;  and  Harry  A.,  who  lost  Ids  life  by 
drowning  when  seven  years  old.  Mr.  Swander  was  married  January  30,  1915.  to  Mrs.  Clara 
f.  Patton,  the  widow  of  John  D.  Patton.  Mrs.  Swander  is  well  and  favorably  known  by 
the  traveling  public  as  tin-  owner  of  the  Patton  Hotel. 

Fraternally  Mr.  Swander  is  a  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  tin-  Elks  and  the 
Masons  and  in  all  of  those  organizations  i-  highly  esteemed  and  popular.  He  has  at  various 
times  met  with  discouragement  and  financial  reverses  hut  his  determination  has  never  wavered 
and  his  faith  in  the  value  of  industry,  coupled  with  sound  judgment,  lias  been  justified,  as 
he  is  now  one  ol  the  leading  business  men  in  bis  line  in  the  Black  Hills.  In  striving  for  and 
gaining  material  success  he  has  never  forgotten  that  to  deal  justly  and  live  uprightly  is  to 
most  truly  succeed  and  the  respect  which  all  who  know  him  entertain  for  him  is  proof  of  his 
integrity. 


GEORGE  W.  F.  MOORE. 


George  W.  F.  Moore,  one  of  the  progressive  and  active  young  business  men  of  Sioux 
Falls,  serving  as  general  agent  in  South  Dakota  for  the  Connecticut  General  Life  Insurance 
1  ompany,  was  born  in  Blue  Earth.  Minnesota,  March  14,  Iss:;.  He  i>  a  s,,ii  of  George  D. 
and  Elizabeth  (Myers)  Moore,  the  former  a  native  of  Green  Splines.  Ohio,  and  now  a  resi- 
dent of  Northfield,  Minnesota.  The  grandfather  of  our  subject.  John  Moore,  was  a  native  of 
Virginia. 

George  W.  F.  Moore  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Blue  Earth,  Minne- 
sota, and  in  business  colleges  at  Fairmont,  Minnesota,  and  Fargo,  North  Dakota.  When  he 
left  tin'  latter  city  be  removed  to  Elmore,  Minnesota,  ami  there  turned'  his  attention  to  the 
life  and  fire  insurance  business.  Tn  1908  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls  ami  since  that  time  has 
been  a  resident  of  this  city,  prominently  connected  with  its  business  life.  Tie  has  continued 
his  connection  with  insurance  interests  and  now  occupies  the  responsible  position  of  general 
agent  in  South  Dakota  for  the  Connecticut  General  Fife  Insurance  (  ompany.  In  this  position 
he  has  done  a  great  deal  to  promote  the  interests  of  the  company  and  is  regarded  as  one  of 
its  m.1,1   reliable  ami  capable  representatives. 

(in  the  9th  of  June.  1909,  at  Elmore,  Minnesota,  Mr.  Moore  married  Miss  Alice  Marian 
Tellers  and  they  have  two  children,  Gerald  Louis  and  Janet  Elizabeth.  Mr.  Moore  is  a  mem- 
ber  of  the  Congregational   church    and   gives   his    political    allegiance   to   the   democratic   party. 

He  holds  membership   in  the   Elks  Club  of  Sioux    balls,   is   a   blue   lodge  Ma -on   and   col ted 

also  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Sons  of  the 
American  Revolution.  Tie  is  a  resourceful,  energetic  and  capable  business  man,  and  his  actions 
conform  always  to  the  highest  standards  ol  business  ethics,  so  that  he  enjoys  the  goodwill 
and  respect  of  all  who  are  i y  way  associated  with  him. 


GEORGE  \v.  \vihiii\\ni:tii. 


George  W.  Woodworth,  a  farmer  and  stock-raiser  living  on  section  9,  Spirit  Mound  town- 
ship, Clay  county,  was  born  in  Sauk  county,  Wisconsin,  a  son  ol  Samuel  G.  and  Julia  A. 
(Skinner)  Woodworth.  The  father  was  born  in  Connecticut,  of  Scotch  and  English  stock, 
anil   the    mother  was    a    native  of  Ohio   and   of   German    extraction.      Both    came   wot    in    their 


780  HIST<  iRY  (  )F  SOUTH   D  \K<  >'l  A 

youth  and   were   married   in    Wisconsin,  where  they   lived   from    is;;;    until    1856,  when  they 

removed  to  Minnesota,  which  remained  thru-  hi until  1870,  in  which  year  they  came  to  this 

state.     I'he  father  proved  up  on  gover nt  land  on  section  4,  Spirit  Mound  township,  Clay 

county,  and  operated  his  farm  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  L881.  He  had  survived  his 
wife  for  eight  years,  as  she  passed  away  in  is;;;.  Thej  were  the  parents  of  three  daughters 
and  seven  sons,  Ave  of  whom  are  yet  living,  us  follows:  Henry  \\\.  James  II.,  George  W. 
I  harlotte  E.  and  Wesley  C. 

George  W.  U Iworth   received  his  education  in  Wisconsin  and  there  gre'H   to  man! I 

When  twenty-seven  years  of  age  he  removed  to  Clay  county,  this  state  and  purchased  a  quar- 
ter section  of  raw  prairie  land.  He  immediately  began  the  work  of  its  development  and 
improvement  and  the  highly  cultivated  fields  and  the  commodious  and  substantia]  buildings 
indicate  how  efficient  his  labors  were.  He  has  bought  additional  land  from  time  to  time  and 
is  now  one  of  the  largest  landowners  in  the  county,  owning  nine  hundred  and  twenty  acres, 
eight  hundred  of  which  is  under  cultivation.  It  is  all  productive,  being  situated  in  a  river 
bottom,  and  his  labors  yield  him  a  handsome  income  annually.  He  follows  general  farming, 
raising  both  grain  and  stock.  He  is  also  interested  financially  in  the  Far rs  Elevator  Com- 
pany of  Vermillion,  of  which  he  is  a  charter  member.  His  wife  owns  a  fine  residence  in 
\  ei  million. 

Ill  1ST4  Mr.  Woodworth  was  united  in  marriage  with  Miss  Perrilla  Morey,  a  native  of 
New  York  state  and  a  daughter  of  Milton  Morey.  She  accompanied  her  parents  to  .Minnesota 
and  resided  there  for  fifteen  years  but  in  1866  the  family  removed  to  Yankton,  South  Dakota. 
The  father  was  a  fanner  and  met  with  success.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Woodworth  were  horn 
seven  children:  Ollie,  who  died  when  one  year  of  age;  .Milton  M„  a  resident  of  Sioux  Falls. 
South  Dakota  and  manager  of  the  Western  Supply  lions,,  of  that  place;  Elsie  P.,  the  wife  of 
Fred  G.  Carr,  a  druggist  of  Madison,  this  state;  Raymond  F„  who  is  financially  interest,,!  in 
the   Western   Supply   House  of  Sioux    Kails,   where   he   resides;    George,  deceased';    Harry  ]..,  an 

attorney  of  Sioux  Falls;  and  Lloyd  J.,  who  is  also  interested  in  the  Western  Supply  HoUs 

Sioux  Falls. 

The  family  are  members  of  the  Congregational  chinch  and  Mr.  Woodworth  is  a  repub- 
lican in  his  political  belief.  He  has  served  on  the  township  board  on  a  number  of  occasions 
and  is  active  in  local  public  affairs.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  Masonic  order  and  has 
passed  through  all  the  chairs  of  the  blue  lodge,  lie  is  one  of  the  representative  agriculturists 
of  his  county  and  his  energy  and  sound  judgment  have  enabled  Inn,  to  acquire  a  considerable 

fortune,  which  i ne  begrudges  him  as  it  has  been  fairly  and  honorablj    won.     He  is  public 

spirited  in  his  citizenship  and  holds  the  confidence  and  goodwill  of  all  who  know  him. 


HARRY  J.  MOWREY. 


The  fact  that  Hairy  J.  Mowrey  occupies  the  difficull  and  responsible  position  of  manager 
at  Aberdeen  of  the  branch  house  of  Armour  &  Company  is  sufficient  evidence  of  his  executive 
ability,  business  insight  and  power  of  discrimination.  These  qualities  have  brought  him  suc- 
cess in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  and  have  won  for  him  a  high  place  in  business  circles  of 
the  city.  He  was  bom  on  the  38th  of  May,  1872,  in  Stockton,  Pennsylvania,  and  is  a  son  of 
George  and  Emma  Mowrey.  who  removed  to  Watertown,  South  Dakota,  in  1879  and  took  up 
government  land.  The  father  was  a  railroad  engineer  in  his  early  life  but  followed  farm- 
ing in  South  Dakota,  engaging  in  that  occupation  until  his  death.     His  wife  survives  him. 

After  completing  a   public-scl I   education    Harry   J.    Mowrey   attended    the   University 

"i  Michigan,  graduating  from  the  law  department  in  L894.  He  afterward  engaged  in  the 
practice  of  law  at  Watertown  until  L898,  when  he  enlisted  in  Company  II,  First  South  Dakota 
Volunteer  fnfantry,  serving  as  lieutenant  until  the  close  of  the  Spanish, American  war.  In 
1901  he  was  appointed  receiver  ol  the  United  Slates  land  office  at  Watertown  and  held  that 
po  ii  em  until  1907,  when  he  became  connected  with  \r ur  &  Company.  He  was  lirst  iden- 
tified with  the  department  specially  men  with  headquarters  at  Minneapolis,  but  in  1910 
established  the  branch  at  Aberdeen,  ol  which  he  has  -nice  been  manager.  A  sub  agency  was 
si  a  i  led  here  on  I  he  1st  of  January,  Ill  I  (I.  and  on  the  29th  of  October  t  he  branch  was  founded. 
'I'he  main  build u;i,  completed  January  l.  mil.  and  it   is  complete,  modern  and  sanitary 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  781 

in  every  particular.  On  March  18,  1912,  the  beef  houses  and  freezers  were  finished  and  a 
grand  opening  was  held,  at  which  over  thirty-live  hundred  souvenirs  were  given  away  to 
visitors.  Armour  &  Company  have  here  a  complete  refrigerating  plant  with  a  storage  capac- 
ity of  twelve  cars.  The  killing  is  done  at  Omaha  and  Sioux  City,  from  which  places  is  sup- 
plied the  Aberdeen  branch,  which  covers  a  territory  including  the  northern  half  of  South 
Dakota,  the  southern  half  of  North  Dak. da.  and  the  territory  west  of  Tracy,  Minnesota.  This 
branch  is  equipped  for  handling  and  carries  a  full  line  of  Armour's  products.  There  is  a  large 
force  of  employes  at  Aberdeen,  with  seven  regular  traveling  representatives. 

On  the  23d  of  January,  1909,  Mr.  Mowrey  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Estella  Holden, 
of  Montevideo,  Minnesota,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  a  daughter.  Mr.  Mowrey 
gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  takes  an  intelligent  interest  in  pub- 
lic affairs.  He  is  a  successful  and  progressive  business  man  and  in  the  management  of  the 
Aberdeen  branch  has  displayed  rare  aptitude  and  ability  in  achieving  results.  He  has  gained 
a  position  of  prominence  in  business  circles  of  the  city  and  his  personal  characteristics  have 
won  for  him  many  friends. 


HENRY  G.  PERU! 


Henry  G.  Perry  is  a  well  known  young  attorney  of  Gary,  South  Dakota,  and  his  prac- 
tice is  steadily  growing  as  his  ability  becomes  more  widely  recognized.  He  was  born  at 
Darlington,  Wisconsin,  on  the  20th  of  March,  1884,  a  son  of  Thomas  G.  and  Elizabeth  (Buss) 
Perry,  natives  of  Wales  and  Kent  county,  England,  respectively.  They  accompanied  their 
parents  to  the  United  States  as  children  and  were  married  in  Darlington.  Wisconsin.  They 
established  their  home  upon  a  farm  near  that  city  and  resided  there  until  1898,  in  which  year 
they  came  to  South  Dakota  and  bought  land  in  Lincoln  county  near  Harrisburg.  The  father 
i-  a  republican  in  politics  and  since  his  arrival  in  South  Dakota  was  elected  for  one  term  to 
represent  his  district  in   the  state  legislature,  proving  a  judicious  lawmaker. 

Henry  G.  Perry  was  reared  at  home  and  received  his  elementary  and  secondary  educa- 
tion in  the  public  schools.  He  subsequently  attended  Sioux  Falls  College,  from  which  he 
was  graduated  with  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Arts  in  1906.  He  then  entered  the  Dearborn 
University  of  Chicago  and  took  a  law  course  in  that  institution,  receiving  the  degree  of  LL.  B. 
with  the  class  of  1909.  In  1910  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar  and  for  two  and  a  half  years  was 
associated  in  practice  with  Henry  Frawley  at  Deadwood,  South  Dakota.  In  September, 
1913,  he  removed  to  Gary,  where  he  has  since  resided  and  where  he  has  gained  a  lucrative 
practice,  although  he  has  resided  there  but  a  short  time.  His  broad  general  knowledge  aids 
him  materially  in  bis  work  as  a  lawyer  and  his  professional  training  has  been  varied  and 
thorough.  His  career  as  an  attorney  promises  to  be  one  of  continued  achievement  and  that 
liis  success  will  be  won  with  honor  is  certain,  as  he  is  a  man  of  unquestioned  integrity  and 
uprightness. 

Mr.  Perry  was  married  in  1907  to  Miss  Edith  Morris,  a  daughter  of  Harry  Munis,  a 
stone  contractor  of  Smnx  Kails.  Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Perry  are  members  of  the  Methodist 
Episcopal  church  and  he  i--  a  republican  in  politics.  He  has  the  respect  of  bis  fellow  towns- 
men and  the  warm  personal  regard  of  many  friends. 


GUSTAVUS  SPEAR. 


Gustavus  Spear  ig  now  living  retired  at  his  home  in  Dell  Rapids,  lor  thirty-six  years 
lie  engaged  in  farming  in  this  state,  becoming  the'  owner  of  an  extensive  and  valuable  tract 
of  land  and  so  developing  it  that  it  became  one  of  the  best  farms  in  Enterprise  township, 
Moody  county.  Four  years  ago  he  put  aside  active  business  cares  and  i-  now  spending  his 
time  iii  the  enjoyment  of  a  rest  which  he  his  huh  ■■arned  and  richly  deserves,  lie  »:i-.  horn 
in  Raymond.  Racine  county.  Wisconsin,  January  II.  1848,  a.  son  of  Edwin  and  Mary  (Sawyer) 
Spear.      The    lather   was  a   blacksmith    by    trade    but    during    the    latter    years    of    his    life   also 


782  HISTl  >K  .    l  IF  S<  lUTH  DAKOTA 

followed  agricultural  pursuits.     He   was  a    first   cousin  ol    Dr.  Asa  Gray,  the  noted   botanist 
Both  Mr.  and   Mrs.  Spear  arc  deceased. 

In    ilic    public   schools   Gustavus   Spear   pursued    his   education   and   after   his   textbooks 

were  put   aside  he  began   learn  ng   the   mason's  trade   in    L868.     From   Wisi sin   he   removed 

tn  Ncui afield,  Minnesota,  where  he  worked  at  his  trade  until  the  spring  of  L873,  helping  to 
build  Willis  Hall  at  Carlcton  College  •  Itniny  that  time.  In  that  year  he  came  to  s,,uth 
Dakota,  then  a  part  of  the  territory  ol  Dakota,  taking  up  his  abode  in  Enterprise  town- 
ship, Moody  county,  when    in  the  sui ir  of   L873  he  preempted  one  hundred  and  >i\iy  acres 

of  land.  In  1874  he  took  up  bis  residence  mi  the  place  and  perfected  his  title  to  the  prop- 
erty. In  October,  1875,  he  secured  a  homestead,  the  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  adjoining 
\t  that  time  the  countrj  was  very  wild,  settlers  lived  far  apart  and  conditions  were  pi  imitive. 
In  the  fall  "i  L8"i  t  In'  aided  in  erecting  the  first  brick  house  in  Sioux  Falls  fqi  Henrj  I  alen- 
der  and  also  built  a  part  of  the  old  mill  at  Dell  Rapids.  In  the  summei  ot  fs;>;  ho  put  in 
:i   bank   vault    for  Y'oung  A   Hollister  which  was  the  first  bank  vault  in  Sioux  Falls,     lie  also 

built  a  stone  -line  building  for  -I.  1).  Ci iron  north  of  the  Cataract  Hotel  in  Sioux  Falls  and 

ilnis  became  closely  identified  with  the  early  development  and  improvement  of  that  section 
"i  I  lie  -laic  II,.  added  an  additional  line  hundred  and  sixty  acres  to  liis  holdings  through 
purchase,  thus  becoming  tli"  owner  of  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  valuable  land.  For 
thirty-six  years  la.  engaged  in  farming  and  in  the  early  days  endured  many  of  the  hardships 
connected  with  developing  new  land  in  a  district  which  was  largely  upon  the  frontier.  He 
was  line  ef  (he  lest  to  engage  in  agricultural  pursuits  in  his  part  of  tin'  state  and  made  his 
'aim  one  of  the  best  in  South  Dakota,  lie  added  to  it  many  improvements  and  all  modern 
equipments  and  facilities  and  caieiulK  managed  his  interests  until  1909,  when  with  a 
handsome  competence  he  retired,  sellinc,  his  farm,  fie  is  now  a  director  in  the  Home  Na- 
tional Hank  and  is  a  stockholder  in  several  local  enterprises  from  which  he  derives  a  sub- 
stantial   annual    inc ■.      His    investments    hue    been    judiciously    made   and   have   brought    to 

him   a   gratifying   return. 

iin  the  5th  of  January,  tss::.  Mr.  Spear  was  married  to  Miss  Florence  M.  Hall,  a  daugh- 
ter of  Robert  Hall,  ol  Coleman,  South  Dakota,  and  to  their  union  were  born  a  -on.  Edwin 
R.,  deceased:  and  a  daughter,  Winona,  now  Mrs.  licit  Sawyer,  of  Dell  Rapids,  whose  natal 
da)    was  January   :.':.'.    18S8.      Following   the   death   of   his   first    wife   Mr.   Spear   wedded   Miss 

Edith    Main,   a    daughter  of    David    Main,  of    M ly   county,    who  came   to   South    Dakota    from 

Iowa  in  1884.  The  Main  family  is  of  Scotch  extraction.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Spear  have  three 
children,   Bertha,  George  and   Ward. 

Mr.  Spear  i>  a  republican  in  his  political  views,  stalwart  in  his  advocacy  of  the  party, 
and  lie  has  served  as  justice  of  the  peace  but  otherwise  has  not  held  public  office.  He  belongs 
to  the  Methodist  church  and  his  life  is  guided  by  high  and  honorable  principles,  lie  prefers 
hmue  life  rather  than  public  activities  and  in  a  wa\  his  has  been  i  quiet  and  uneventful  career 
but  through  all  he  has  displayed  those  qualities  of  progressive  citizenship  and  of  upright 
mail] 1   which  ever  awaken  and  command   respect   and   regard. 


FRANK  i  HARLES     FISHER. 

The    present    popular   and    able    postmaster   of    Lead.   South    Dakota,    is    Frank    Charles 
Fisher,   for   many  years  a    successful   cigar  manufacturer.     He   is  a   native  of  Germany,  born 

December  27,    1879,  and   is  a   son   ol    Xavier  I    Helen    Fisher,  both   likewise   natives  of  the 

fatherland.  In  1880  the  family  emigrated  to  the  I  nited  states  and  settled  in  western  Kansas, 
later  locating  in  Topeka,  when-  the  parents  still  reside. 

I'l.inl.    I       Fisher   Mas   but    year  old    when    brought   by   his   parents  to   this  country   and 

was  reared  in  Topeka.  He  attended  the  public  schools  of  that  city  for  several  years  and 
completed  hi-  education  as  a  student  in  a  private  institution.  In  his  youth  lie  was  appren- 
ticed to  the  cigar-maker's  trade  in  Topeka  ami  in  three  years  had  mastered  the  business.    He 

then   traveled   all   over   the   United   States,   following    his   trade   and   so  earning   a    livelil 1. 

Coming    to    Lead.   South    Dakota,   in    1901,    he    was    lavmiihlv    impressed    with    tl pporl  unit  ies 

offered  by  the  city  and  settled  here,  beginning  the  ufacture  of  cigars  on  his  own  account. 

He    is    lioth   a    manufacturer   and    wholesaler   and    his   business    has   shown   a   healthy   growth. 


I  l;  \\K  i  .  ["ISHER 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  785 

Most  of  his  sales  are  in  the  Black  Hills  and  his  brands  of  cigars  are  favorably  known  in 
that  part  of  the  state.  He  still  owns  the  business  and  it  returns  to  him  a  gratifying  annual 
income.  He  has  always  been  quite  active  politically  and  in  the  spring  of  L908  was  a  candidate 
for  mayor  on  the  independent  democratic  ticket.  In  the  fall  of  that  year  he  was  his  party's 
nominee  for  clerk  of  the  court.  On  the  2d  of  June,  1914,  he  was  appointed  postmaster  of 
Lead  by  President  Wilson  and  since  assuming  oilier  has  proven  his  ability  to  successfully 
manage  the  postal  affairs  of  the  city. 

On  the  24th  of  May,  1902,  Mr.  Fisher  was  married  to  .Miss  Eva  Golden,  of  Sioux  City, 
Iowa,  and  to  this  union  has  been  born  a  daughter,  Marguerite.  Mr.  Fisher  is  a  stanch  sup- 
porter of  the  democratic  party.  Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  Lead  Eyrie,  No.  246,  F.  0. 
B.,  in  which  he  has  served  as  president  for  three  terms  and  for  three  successive  tunes  lias 
been  a  delegate  to  the  Grand  Eyrie,  held  in  Omaha,  St.  Louis  and  Baltimore.  He  also  belongs 
to  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  The  success  which  he  has  achieved  as  a  business  man 
and  the  creditable  record  which  he  is  making  as  a  public  official  are  both  due  to  a  knowledge 
of  the  work  devolving  upon  him  and  to  commendable  enterprise  and  industry,  which  <[iial- 
ities  have  gained  him  the  respect   of  his   fellow  citizens. 


NELSON  GHETWVM)  DRAPER. 

Nelson  Chetwynd  Draper  is  vice  president  and  manager  of  the  Sioux  Falls  Light  &  Powei 
Company  and  \  ice  president  of  the  Sioux  Falls  Commercial  Club  and  a  potent  force  in  the 
promotion  and  support  of  those  progressive  measures  and  projects  upon  which  the  city's 
growth  and  development  depend.  He  was  born  in  Boston,  Massachusetts,  December  1*.  L865, 
and  is  a  son  of  (.  harles  and  Fanny  (Ward)  Draper,  the  former  a  native  of  Devonshire,  England. 

Nelson  C.  Diaper  acquired  [lis  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  citj  and 
later  entered  the  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technologj  at  Boston,  graduating  in  1886,  E'ol- 
lowing  this  lie  went  to  Schenectady,  New  York,  and  entered  the  employ  oi  the  Genera]  Elec- 
tric Company,  there  remaining  live  or  six  years.  At  the  expiration  of  this  time  he  removed 
to  Peoria,  Illinois,  where  lor  .-.even  years  he  was  superintendent  of  the  street  railway  system. 
From  Peoria  he  went  to  Oshkosh,  Wisconsin,  as  manager  of  the  intcrurban  railway  and  the 
gas  and  electric  light  company  of  that  city.  Those  positions  he  held  for  four  years,  alter 
which  he  removed  to  Zanesville,  Ohio,  becoming  manager  of  the  Ohio  Electric  Railway  Com- 
pany, in  ltlll  he  located  ill  Sicaix  Falls  and  there  he  has  since  been  vice  president  and 
manager  of  the  Sioux  Fall-  Light  &  Power  Company.  This  was  organized  in  that  year,  when 
the  electric  light  ami  power  interests  of  Sioux  Falls  were  purchased  by  II.  M.  Billesbj  A 
i  ompany  >o  I  hicago,  a  firm  well  known  as  operators  and  managers  of  public  utilities.  Both 
of  two  combination  water  power  and  steam  generating  plants  were  acquired  ami  were  merged 
into  one  strong  organization  under  the  present   name. 

The  principal  generating  station  i-  operated  by  water  power  ami  is  located  in  the  heart 
of  the  city's  industrial  district  on  tin'  Big  Sioux  river.  This  plant  is  a  splendid  example  oi 
modern  hydro-elect rie  engineering.  The  building  itself  ami  every  piece  of  machinery  in  it. 
cannot  be  excelled  in  scientific  design  oi  operating  efficiency.  The  water  i-  carried  in  a  huge 
iron  penstock  from  a  huge  reservoir  made  by  erecting  stone  and  concrete  walls  along  the 
river.  From  the  penstock  the  water  rushes  at  a  head  of  sixty  feet  into  four  horizontal 
turbine  water  wheels,  which  in  turn  operate  the  electrical  generators,  these  being  mounted  on 
the  shaft-,  directly  above  the  wheels.  A  smaller  water  power  plant  with  steam  auxiliary 
is  located  just  below  the  larger  hydro-electric  station.  It  i-  probable  that  sonic  way  will  be 
devised  to  utilize  the  entire  flow  to  the  best  advantage  and  thus  further  increase  the  ultimate 
output  of  electricity   obtained  by  developing  the  power  ol   the  stream. 

N.  (  .  Diaper,  the  new   manager  of  the  Sioux  Fall-  Light  &   Power  Company,  is  authority 

for  the  statement  that   within  ■<  short  time  distributing  hue-  will  be  extended  t wl\    built 

up  residence  sections  ami  that   service  oi  the  widest   -cope  will  be  placed  at  the  r I  of 

the  public.    A  feature  of  the  present  management  is  the  inauguration  oi  a  new  business  depart 

ment   m  charge  of  an  expert   illuminating  and   power  engit r.     His  department   studies  the 

needs  of  customers,  plan-  effective  and  ecoi deal  installations  and  does  everything  possible 


786  HISTi  >\<\  (  ip   S<  >l  Til   DAK<  >TA 

use  oi  electricity  in  the  many  ways,  in  which  it  is  capable  of  application  to 
the  needs  i        lodei  n  life. 

Thus  it  ma;  that  Mr.  Draper  as  mam thi   Sioux  Falls  Light  &  Power 

1  I1"1'    <      'i ■"      a    difficult   and   responsible   position.      Co   the   discharge   oi    its   duties  he 

igh  knowledge  oi   the  operation  of  public  utilities,  wide  experience  in  vaj - 

positions  along  that  line  and  keen  business  insight  and  discrimination.  He  looks  upon  his 
position  as  a  public  trust  and  does  everything  in  his  power  to  be  found  worthy  oi  it. 

At  Ottumwa,  Iowa,  in  1889,  Mr.  Draper  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth 
Roletta  Powers,  a  daughter  oi  Martin  Powers,  who  served  in  an  Illinois  regiment  during  the 
Civil  war.  VLr.  Draper  is  a  member  oi  the  Episcopal  church  and  belongs  to  the  .Masonic 
order,  holding  membership  in  the  Shrine.  Ee  has  become  verj  popular  in  Sioux  Falls  and, 
although  he  is  a  newcomer  in  the  city,  has  been  elected  president  oi  the  Dacotah  Club,  a  mem- 
ber oi  the  Elks  and  oi  the  Country  Club,  and  vice  president  oi  the  Sioux  Falls  Commercial 
Club.  His  persona]  characteristics  have  gained  him  the  warm  regard  and  friendship  of 
many,  while  in  business  circles  he  has  gained  that  distinction.which  comes  only  in  recognition 
of  me]  it  and  ability. 


COLUMBAN  bi;i  i;i  \/.i  i: 


Columban   Bregenzer,  in  charge  of  the  Catholic  church  at   Sturgis,  was  born  at  Wurtem- 
Germany,  August  21,  1864,  a  son  of  Thomas  and  Mary   (Meyer)   Bregenzer,  who  were 

also  native*  ni  \\  in  ti'inliii'j.  the  former  horn  in  1828  and  the  latter  July  6,  1S33.  They  nevei 
came  to  America  and  the  father,  who  was  a  carpenter  by  trade  and  also  served  as  coroner, 
died  in  the  year  lull,  having  long  survived  liis  wife,  who  passed  away  in  1884. 

Columban  Bregenzer  attended  the  parochial  schools  for  a  number  of  years  and  spent  four 
years  as  a  high-school  pupil  in  Germany,  lie  studied  philosophy  and  theology  at  Conception, 
Missouri,  when'  he  continued  his  education  between  the  years  is'.i:>  and  moo.  lie  taught  in 
the  college  at  Conception,  .Missouri,  for  two  years  and  also  did  mission  work.  In  1902  he 
went  to  Sturgis  and  has  since  been  in  charge  of  the  Catholic  church  at  that  place. 


W.  \V.  BOUSKA. 


\V.  W.  Bouska  is  a  clothier  of  Yankton,  who  to  his  many  friends  is  known  as  "Jim," 
which  indicates  at  mice  liis  close  and  friendly  relation  with  those  with  whom  he  comes 
in  contact.  His  business  is  located  at  No.  113  Hast  Third  street  ami  carefully  directed  enter- 
prise  ami   eneiu\    are   bringing   to  him   substantial   snnT-., 

Mr.   Bouska    was   born  six   mile-   west   of  Tabor,  in    Bon   Homme  county.  South   Dakota, 

February    18,    1882,  a   sun  of  James  and   Katherine    (Peel si    Bouska,   both   <<i   wl i   were 

natives  ,,i    Prague,  Bohemia.     Tl pportunities  of  the  new  world  proved  a  strong  attraction 

to  them  and   in    1868  they  crossed   tin-   Atlantic  and  made  their  way   In  South    Dakota,  settling 

oi   Bon  II mi'  county,  when   it   was  a  distinct   wilderness.     The  family  shared  in  all  <>f  the 

hardships  and  privations  endured  by  tin-  pioneers.  Mr.  limiska  took  up  a  claim,  which  he  at- 
tempted to  cultivate  in  the  years  when  drouth  ami  gra  toppers  rendered  his  labors  futile. 
It,  required  gnat  courage  to  face  such  conditions  and -continue  the  work,  Out  ultimately  this 

eason  "I  haul  lime-,  passed  and  alter  many  years  Mi.  Bouska  had  transformed  his  prop- 
.ii\  into  a  M.lilv  cultivated  and  highlj  improved  faun.  As  his  financial  rc-iiuiee-  increased 
he  kept  adding  to  his  holdings  until  he  had  finally  accumulated  eighteen  hundred  acres  of 
land,   making    hi m    oi    the   substantial    residents   of   the   -late.     Then,  with   a   hand  i 

I"!. an -e  In  supply  all  ol    h  -   needs  and.  indeed   with   sullieient    to   furnish   him  the  comforts 

and  many  ol  I  he  luxuries  of  life,  he  retired  and  now  Uses  in  Talmr.  where  he  and  his 
wife  i",nii\  ,i  pleasant  and  attractive  home,  liny  were  the  parents  of  nine  children  and  it 
i-  a  notable  fuel  that  the  familj  circle  yet  remains  unbroken  by  the  hand  of  death.  In 
order  "i  birth  these  an-:  Mary,  the  wife  oi  James  Stulc,  of  Yankton;  Lizzie,  the  wife  of  Vit 
I   -  of   'I'alior.   smith    Dakota;    Mrs.    Josie    liinek.   of   Tyndall,   South    Dakota;    Daisy,    the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  787 

wife  "i  Mike  Vellek,  of  Scotland.  South  Dakota;  Toney,  the  wife  of  Will  Brooks,  of  Tyndall; 
Anna,  the  wife  oJ  Frank  Monfore,  living  in  Springfield,  South  Dakota;  Elsie,  the  wife  of 
Chris  L>ang,  also  of  Tyndall;  Clara,  the  wife  oi  Anton  Oliva,  of  Tyndall;  and  "Jim,"  of  W.  W., 
oi   this  review. 

Che  lasl  named  was  born  and  reared  upon  the  home  farm  and  in  the  acquirement  of  his 
.duration  attended  the  ioeal  schools  and  also  St.  Agues  school  in  Omaha,  Nebraska,  while 
afterward  he  became  a  student  in  St.  John's  University  at  Collegeville,  Minnesota,  being 
graduated  from  that  institution  at  the  aye  of  eighteen  years.  lie  then  came  to  Yankton 
and  entered  the  employ  oi  Harry  Katz,  with  whom  he  remained  for  two  years.  Later  he 
was  employed  by   various   merchants  in  different   lines  until  1911  and  during  that  period   he 

c iinK   saved  hi-  earnings  until  he  had  acquired  a  capital  sufficient  to  enable  him  to  engage 

in  business  on  his  own  account.  He  thru  opened  a  clothing  store  at  113  East  Third  street, 
oi  which  he  is  still  the  proprietor.  He  carries  a  large  and  carefully  selected  line  of  clothing 
and  men's  furnishings.  In  fact,  it  is  one  of  the  most  complete  stores  in  the  city  and  he 
keeps  in  touch  with  the  most  up-to-date  styles  and  all  the  latest  things  which  the  markets 
afford.     In  addition  to  his  other  interests  he  is,  a  stockholder  in  the  Yankton  Brick  Company. 

In  L902  Mr.  Bouska  was  married  to  Miss  Emma  Conrad,  a  native  of  Baltimore,  Mary- 
land, and  they  have  two  daughters.  Evelyn  and  Lorraine.  The  religious  faith  of  the  family 
is  that  of  the  Roman  Catholic  church  and  Mr.  Bouska  also  holds  membership  in  the  Elks- 
lodge  No.  994  and  with  the  Fraternal  Order  of  Eagles.  He  may  justly  be  called  one  of  the 
self-made  men  of  Yankton,  as  he  started  out  empty-handed  and  to  the  substantial  qualities 
ot  industry  and  determination  owes  his  success.  Gradually  by  reason  of  his  sterling  traits 
and  his  faithfulness  he  worked  his  way  upward  and  is  today  one  of  the  successful  and 
progressive  young   merchants   of  the  city. 


DAVID  F.  SULLIVAN.  M.  D. 

Seventeen  years  have  come  and  gone  since  Dr.  David  F.  Sullivan  began  the  practice  of 
medicine  and  surgery  in  Frankfort.  His  residence  in  the  state  covers  a  third  of  a  century,  for 
he  arrived  in  South  Dakota  in  Issl!,  removing  from  Fort  Kllis.  Montana,  to  Fort  Sisseton, 
South  Dakota.  He  was  born  at  Sinsinawa  Mound,  Wisconsin,  on  the  10th  of  May.  1843,  and 
is  a  son  of  Dennis  and  Catherine  Sullivan,  natives  of  Ireland,  who  crossed  the  Atlantic  from 
the  Emerald  isle  to  the  new  world  and  took  up  their  abode  in  Wisconsin,  where  Mr.  Sullivan 
engaged  in  operating  in  the  lead  mines.  Both  he  and  his  wile  had  passed  away  when  David 
F.  Sullivan  was  but   nine  years  of  age. 

Dr.  Sullivan  acquired  his  education  in  St.  Joseph  College  at  Sinsinawa  Mound,  from 
which  he  was  graduated  in  lsf>7.  He  then  taught  school  and  afterward  attended  the  Homeo- 
pathic Medical  College  of  Pennsylvania  tit  Philadelphia,  then  the  first  ami  only  homeopathic 
medical  college  in  the  world.  It  later  affiliated  with  the  Hahnemann  Medical  College  of 
Philadelphia,  by  which  name  it  is  now  known.  lie  was  graduated  in  1869,  winning  his  pro- 
fessional degree,  lie  went  abroad  for  further  study,  entering  the  Royal  Medical  College  of 
Dublin,  Ireland,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  1870.  again  receiving  the  M.  D.  degree. 
Subsequently  he  completed  a  course  in  the  law  department  of  the  University  of  Illinois,  with 
tic   das-   ot    1897,   and    the   degree   of    1.1..  11.   was   conferred    upon    him. 

Dr.  Sullivan  began  the  practice  of  medicine  in  Philadelphia  and  thence  removed  to 
Reedsburg,  Wisconsin,  where  he  followed  his  profession  for  some  time.  He  next  removed  to 
Union  Center,  Wisconsin,  where  in  partnership  with  Dr.  Gilluly  he  purchased  a  drug  store 
and  office.  There  he  continued  in  practice,  until  he  went  to  Chicago,  where  he  suffered  losses 
through  the  great  lire  of  October,  L871.  lie  next  went  to  fort  Ellis,  Montana,  as  medi- 
cal director  for  the  Thirteenth  United  States  Infantry,  which  position  he  tilled  until  1881, 
when  he  was  transferred  to  Fort  Sisseton,  South  Dakota.  In  1882  he  resigned  and  -..(tied  at 
Andover,  Day  county,  lie  took  up  three  quarter  sections  by  homestead,  preemption  and 
oldier'  declarator!  He  continued  to  practice  medicine  and  in  1897  he  removed  to  Frank- 
fort to  take  up  actively  his  profession,  which  he  followed  until  1916,  when  he  retired  to 
private  life.  In  the  intervening  years  he  made  substantial  progress  in  this  field,  his  ability 
gaining    him    wide    recognition    as    an    aide    and    learned    physician.       He    has    also    dealt    quite 


7s,s  HISTi  )RY  l  IF  S<  >UTH   D  \ki  ITA 

largely  in  real  estate  and  is  the  owner  oi  considerable  farm  land  and  city  properties,  lit1 
has  improved  both  town  and  country  property  and  lias  thus  added  much  to  the  material 
development  oi  the  community  in  which  he  lives. 

hi  L879,  at  1  nion  Center,  Wisconsin,  Dr.  Sullivan  «;h  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Hattie 
Shannon,  a  daughter  oi  William  and  Minnie  (Boom)  Shannon.  She  passed  away  in  1897, 
leaving  a  son  and  daughter.  Dennis  William,  a  graduate  oi  the  I  niversity  oi  smith  Dakota 
at  Vermillion  and  the  Ensworth  Medical  College  of  St.  Joseph,  Missouri,  is  now  manage) 
hi  the  Fort  William  baseball  tram  in  the  N.orthem  League.  He  is  well  known  as  a  p  ofi 
sional  ball  player,  having  been  in  the  American  League  for  eleven  years  before  retiring  to 
the  management  oi  teams  in  the  minor  leagues.  His  winter  seasons  have  been  devoted  to  the 
acquirement  of  his  education  and  to  practice.  In  1914  he  was  head  physician  at  Ensworth 
Deaconess  Hospital  at  St.  Joseph,  Missouri.  He  married  Nellie  M.  Hanson,  oi  Chokio,  Min 
nesota,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  one  daughter,  i  atherine  Beatty.  Nellie,  a 
graduate   of    the   State   Normal    School   at    Madison,   South    Dakota,    is    the    wife   oi    George 

ome,  "i  W, Miliar.  Idaho.  They  have  two  daughters,  Georgina  and  Nuna.  On  the  8th 
,,i  February,  1S99,  Dr.  Sullivan  was  again  married.,  his  second  union  being  with  Mrs.  Vlel- 
vina  Lemeaux,  a  native  of  Paris,  France,  who  came  to  the  United  States  with  her  parents. 
She  was  educated  at  the  Kankakee  (111.)  convent  and  after  marrying  Peter  Lemeaux  settled 
in  Day  county  in   1885.     Her  husband  died   in   Frankfort  in   1898. 

Dr.  Sullivan  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  i>i  the  men  and  measures  oi  the 
republican  party  and  for  four  years  filled  the  office  of  county  coroner  while  in  Daj  county, 
while  for  two  years  he  has  occupied  the  same  position  in  Spink  county.  Fraternally  he  is 
connected  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  while  along  strictly  professional  line- 
he  lias  membership  in  the  state  Homeopathic  Medical  Association,  of  which  he  is  vice  presi- 
dent, and  the  state  Eclectic  Medical  A--eMiiii.ni.  He  did  not  regard  his  education  as  fin- 
ished  when  lie  completed  his  university  course  but  has  since  remained  a  close  student  of  the 
leading  textbooks  and  medical  journals  and  has  thus  kepi   abreast  oi   what    is  hem-  done  by 

the   dical    fraternity.     His   practice   has   embodied   the   latest    scientific   principles   and   his 

labors  have  on  the  whole  been  attended   by   success 


IH>\.  1SOM   II.  NEWBY. 


Activity  along  public  lines  ha-  won  for  Hon.  tsom  II.  Newby  the  high  reputation  which 
he  bears  as  a  public-spirited  citizen  and  one  whose  efforts  have  keen  oi  farreaching  effect  and 
benefit.     Moreover,   in   business  circles   he   ha-  achieved  success,  accomplishing    what    he   has 

undertaken  bj    reas his  well  formulated  plans  and  In-  fore iharacter.     He  was   born 

at    Fort    Ma.li~.in.   Lee   county,   Iowa,  dune    LO,    is.".:;,  and    is  a   sun   of    1.    H.   and   Cat ine 

(Hoskins)    Newby,  the    former  a    native  of    Indiana   and   the   latter  oi   Ohio.     The   paternal 

grandfather,  G.    V  N'ewby,  arrived  in  Lee  county,  Iowa,  in   is;;:.,  removing  to  that  state  i i 

Indiana.  He  was  ,,i  English  lineage,  while  his  wife  was  of  Scotch  descent,  representing  a 
family  that  removed  from  Ohio  to  Iowa  in  pioneer  times.  I  II.  N'ewby,  Sr.,  engaged  in  ■:*■»- 
era!  merchandising  in  Iowa  and  both  he  and  Ins  wife  spent  their  remaining  days  in  Lee 
county,  with  the  interests  of  which  he  was  closely  identified  from  pioneer  times,  contribut- 
ing much  tu  the  wank  oi  genera]  development  and  progress  as  the  years  passed.  In  the 
family  were  three  children:  Rebecca  J.,  the  deceased  wife  oi  Luther  McNeil;  Albert  G., 
ved  to  Finley,  Turner  county,  smith  Dakota,  a  yeai   prior  to  his  brother,  Isom,  and 

pa      'd    away    here;    and    lsi.ni.  ul    this    review. 

In   taking  up  the  personal  history  of  our  subject   we  present   to  our  readers  one  who  is 

widely   and    ia\ blj    known.      His   boyhood   and   youth    were   -pent    in    Iowa    unmarked   by 

any  event  oi  sp.eial  importance  but  alter  he  attained  his  majority  he  stinted  out  in  the 
world  on  his  own  account,  making  Ins  way  to  Turner  county,  Smith  Dakota,  in  March,  is,  ;. 

He  has  since  resided  in  tin-  pari   oi   the  state.     Me  first    I testeaded   land  near  Parker,  his 

place   being   about    I niles  southeast   oi    the  town   and  there  he  tilled  and  developed  the 

soil  until  he  took  up  his  abode  m  Parker  iii  February,  L882.  For  twenty-seven  years  he  has 
engaged  in  the  live  stock  business,  buying  and  shipping  stock  and  also  feeding  to  some  extent. 
For  the  past   sixteen  year-  he  has  .-hipped  over  one  hundred  carloads  of  stock  annually  and 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  791 

he   pays   out    mure   than   ten  "thousand   dollars   [>er   month    for   stock.      In    1912    lie   shipped 

seventy-seven  carloads  of  hogs  and  enough  cattle  and  sheep  to  make  more  than  one  1 dred 

carloads.  His  business  has  thus  been  conducted  on  an  extensive  scale  and  he  has  reaped 
the  rich  results  of  his  labor.  In  business  affairs  his  judgment  is  sound,  his  industry  unfalter- 
ing and  his  enterprise  is  of  an  aggressive  character  productive  of  good  results. 

In  politics  Mr.  Newby  is  widely  known.  He  was  active  in  democratic  circles  until  L805 
and  since  that  time  has  been  a  progressive  republican.  It  is  well  known  that  he  stands 
fearlessly   by   his  honest  convictions  and  never  deviates  from  a  course  which  lie  believes   to 

be   right,     lie  was  elected  sheriff  of  Turner  county   in   November,   1882,  on   the   del :ratic 

ticket,  although  there  was  a  normal  republican  majority  in  the  county  of  fourteen  hundred. 
He  was  reelected  in  1885  and  again  in  1887,  serving  in  all  for  six  years.  He  was  elected 
county  commissioner  on  the  republican  ticket,  filling  the  office  for  one  term  of  three  years 
and  was  chairman  of  the  board  for  two  years.  In  1891  he  was  elected  to  the  state  senate 
and  while  serving  in  the  general  assembly  gave  careful  consideration  to  each  question  which 
came  up  lor  settlement.  He  has  been  for  four  terms,  or  eight  years,  mayor  of  Parker  and 
has  given  to  the  city  a  businesslike  and  progressive  administration,  characterized  by  many 
needed  reforms  and  improvements.  He  has  also  been  a  member  of  the  school  board  for 
eleven  years  and  the  cause  of  education  has  found  in  him  a  stalwart  champion.  In  1914 
he  was  elected  treasurer  of  Turner  county,  in  which  office  he  is  now  serving.  Thus  along 
many  lines  of  public  service  his  loyalty  has  been  demonstrated  and  his  ability  proven. 

On  the  27th  of  December,  1S77,  Mr.  Newby  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Libbie  A. 
Harrington,  who  was  born  in  Lee  county,  Iowa,  in  1857  and  attended  the  same  district 
school  with  her  husband.  She  is  a  daughter  of  John  and  Elizabeth  (McNeill)  Harrington, 
early  settlers  of  Iowa,  to  which  state  they  removed  from  Ohio.  The  father  was  a  native  of 
Xew  York.  Both  the  parents  spent  their  last  days  in  Lee  county,  Iowa,  and  it  was  to  that 
county  that  -Mr.  Newby  returned  for  his  bride.  To  them  has  been  born  one  son,  Harley  D., 
whose  birth  occurred  November  12,  1885.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the  high  school  of  Parker,  won 
the  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  upon  graduation  from  the  State  University  of  South  Dakota  and 
afterward  entered  Rush  Medical  College  of  Chicago,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  June, 
1911.  He  spent  eighteen  months  as  interne  in  the  Cook  County  Hospital  and  has  since  prac- 
ticed in  Parker.  He  stood  first  in  a  competitive  cla>s  of  seventy,  in  the  medical  college,  who 
took  the  examination  for  interne  in  the  Cook  County  Hospital  and  he  was  number  three  in 
tlie  entire  competing  class  of  one  hundred  and  forty,  representing  the  different  medical 
schools  of  the  state. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Newby  hold  membership  in  the  Baptist  church  in  the  work  of  which 
they  take  an  active  and  helpful  part.  He  is  chairman  of  the  board  of  trustees,  has  assisted 
largely  in  all  departments  of  church  work  and  was  superintendent  of  the  Sunday-school  dur- 
ing six  years  of  his  service  as  county  sheriff,  during  which  period  he  was  absent  only  three 
times.  He  served  altogether  as  Sunday-school  superintendent  for  many  years  and  has  been 
a  most  active  factor  in  promoting  the  religious  education  of  the  young.  Fraternally  he  is 
a  Royal  Arch  Mason  and  he  is  connected  with  various  fraternal  insurance  orders.  His  has 
indeed  been  a  busy  and  useful  life  and  he  is  a  prominent  factor  in  business  circles,  in  polit- 
ical activity  and  moral  progress  in  his  community. 


FREEMAN  R.  MEADOWS. 


Freeman  R.  Meadows,  one  of  the  successful  real-estate  and  insurance  men  of  Water- 
town  ami  a  director  in  the  Citizens  National  Bank,  was  bom  in  Woodstock,  Ontario,  Canada, 
on  the  9th  of  January,  1875,  a  son  of  Francis  and  [sabelli  (Martin)  Meadows.  The  father 
was  also  born  in  Woodstock,  of  English  parentage,  but  the  mother's  birth  occurred  in  England. 
She  came  to  Ontario  with  her  parents  when  a  child  of  six  years  and  her  marriage  occurred 

in  that  provil The  father  engaged  in  farming  and  fruit  growing  and  also  operated  a  cheese 

factory  in  Canada.  In  1879  he  came  to  South  Dakota  and  located  in  Watertown.  He  sub- 
sequently  homesteaded  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  ,,f  land,  preempted  another  quarter  sec- 
tion and  took  up  a  tree  claim  in  Hamlin  county  five  miles  east  of  Hazel,  where  he  lived  until 
his  death,  which  occurred  in  1884.  He  was  known  especially  for  the  interest  which  lie  took 
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792  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

in  the  planting  of  trees  in  Hamlin  county.  His  widow  survives  nl  the  age  of  eighty  years 
and  is  a  remarkably  well  preserved  woman.     She  makes  her  home  in  Watertown. 

Freeman   R.  Meadows   was  reared  at   home  and  acquired  his  education   in  the  com i 

schools  and  at  the  Watertown  Business  College.    His  father  died  when  he  was  but  nine  years 

of   age  !  Iir  then  became  the  mainstay  of  the  family.     He  had  an  older  brother,  but,  as 

he  was  practically  an  invalid,  the  rare  of  the  farm  devolved  largely  upon  Mr.  Meadows  of 
this  review,  although  he  was  then  but  a  child,  lie  bravely  shouldered  the  burdens  thus  placed 
upon  him  and  managed  the  farm  successfully  until  1900.  In  the  meantime  he  was  married, 
\li-s  Alma  -I.  Cunningham,  of  Hamlin  county,  becoming  his  wife  on  the  17th  ol  December, 
L895.  After  leaving  home  he  removed  to  Watertown  and  established  himself  in  tin-  real- 
estate  and  insurance  business,  in  which  he  has  since  continued.  II.-  possesses  unusual  self- 
reliance  and  initiative  and,  as  In-  is  also  thoroughly  familiar  witli  realty  values  in  this  sec- 
tion of  the  state,  he  has  nut  with  success.  He  represents  a  number  of  the  better  insurance 
companies  and  in  his  capacity  as  agent  has  written  a  great  many  policies.  He  owns  the 
business  block  at  No.  105  North  Oak  street  and  is  a  director  in  the  Citizens  National  Bank. 
He  is  one  of  the  substantial  men  of  Watertown  and  is  a  force  in  the  business  life  of  the  city. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Meadows  have  two  children,  a  daughter  and  son,  Clella  V.  and  Robert  Clin- 
ton. The  family  belong  to  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  Mr.  Meadows  is  a  member  of 
the  official  hoard.  His  political  adherence  is  given  to  the  republican  party,  hut  he  has  not 
eared  for  public  office.  Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  Kampeska  Lodge,  No.  13,  A.  F.  &  \. 
M.;  Watertown  Lodge,  No.  17,  K.  P.;  Watertown  Lodge,  No.  838,  B.  P.  0.  E.;  Order  ol'  East- 
ern Star;  and  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Watertown  Country 
Club  and  the  Watertown  Commercial  Club.  His  life  has  been  one  of  constant  activity  ami 
stricl  adherence  to  principles  of  honor,  and  his  reward  is  the  high  esteem  in  which  he  is  held. 


HERMAN   A.    HII.DKIil;  \NHT. 

Hen i    A.    Hildebrandt,  of   Watertown.   is    filling    the    position    of   county    treasurer   of 

Codington  county  and  has  at  other  times  held  public  office,  the  duties  of  which  have  evei  been 
discharged  with  credit  to  himself  and  satisfaction  to  his  constituents.  He  was  born  in  Ger- 
many on  the  26th  of  May.  1S4S.  his  parents  being  Peter  and  Johanna  Hildebrandt,  who  in 
|s;,o  came  with  their  family  to  the  I'nitcd  States,  settling  first  in  Washington  county.  Wis- 
consin, where  the  lather  followed  the  occupation  ol  fanning.  Both  he  and  his  wile  are  now 
deceased. 

Herman  A.  Hildebrandt  was  but  two  years  of  age  when  the  family  came  to  the  new  world 
and  in  the  public  schools  of  Wisconsin  he  pursued  his  education  and  afterward  entered  upon 
railroad  work  as  a  telegraph  operator,  being  thus  engaged  until  1886.  Three  years  before  that 
tune,  or  in  1883,  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  spending  three  years  as  an  operator.  At  the  end 
of  that  time  he  became  head  bookkeeper  for  Stokes  Brothers  of  Watertown,  in  which  capacity 

he  conti id  for  twelve  years,  a  fact  indicative  oi  his  thorough  reliability  and  efficiency.     Ilis 

fellovt  townsmen,  appreciative  of  his  worth,  then  asked  that  he  serve  them  in  public  office  and 
in  1898  he  was  elected  sheriff,  to  which  position  he  wa  reelected  in  1900,  thus  serving  for 
two  terms  of  two  years  each.  In  1903  and  l'.nil  he  represented  his  district  in  the  state  legis 
lature  and  in  1906-1  was  registrar  of  the  United  states  land  office.  On  his  retirement  from 
thai  position  he  went  upon  the  road  as  a  traveling  ale  man,  spending  three  years  in  that 
way,  and  in  loll  he  was  elected  county  treasurer,  which  position  lie  has  now  tilled  foi  lour 
years,  being  a  most  aide,  faithful  ami  conscientious  custodian  oi  the  public  funds.  Mr. 
Hildebrandt  ha-  ever  regarded  a  publii  "line  ;i-  a  public  trust,  and  it  is  well  known  that 
no  iiu  i   reposed  in  him  is  ever  betrayed  in  the  slight. ■-!   degree. 

tin  the  12th  oi  December,  1869,  Mr.  Hildebrandt  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Henri- 
etta  Schultz,  a   daughter  of  Christian  Schultz,  and  they   have  become  parents  of  a  daughter 

and   t\\ Ida.   now    tin'   wile  ol    p.    I  la  rradeii.  of  Watertown;    Henry  .1..   who   is   living   in 

Portland,  gon;   and  Edward  F.  W..  upon  a    farm   i lington   county. 

In  politic-  Mr.  Hildebrandt  has  ever  been  a  stalwart  republican  and  keeps  well  informed 
on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day.  so  that  he  is  able  lo  support  his  position  by  intelli- 
gent   argument,     lie  -land-   foi    progress  and   improvement   along  every   line  that   affects  the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  793 

welfare  and  upbuilding  of  his  city,  county  and  state.  For  twenty-three  years  lie  has  been 
a  member  of  the  school  board  and  has  constantly  advocated  the  adoption  of  progressive 
methods  in  relation  to  the  work  of  the  schools.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Masons 
both  in  the  lodge  and  chapter  and  with  the  Elks  and  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Luth- 
eran church.  While  born  across  the  water,  he  is  thoroughly  American  in  spirit  and  interests, 
for,  in  fact,  practically  his  entire  lite  has  been  spent  m  the  United  States.  He  is,  indeed, 
a  public-spirited  citizen  and  one  to  whom  the  state  can  ever  look  for  practical  assistance 
along  the  lines  of  general  improvement. 


HENRY  LAWSON  SANDERSON. 

Henry  Lawson  Sanderson,  a  painting  contractor  of  Deadwood  who  has  won  a  business 
of  creditable  and  gratifying  proportions  through  untiring  industry  and  good  workmanship, 
was  born  in  Millbrook,  Ontario,  Canada,  November  11,  1843.  His  father,  Andrew  Sanderson, 
was  a  native  of  Ireland  and  a  farmer  by  occupation.  He  married  Sarah  Hunter  and  they 
came  I"  America  some  years  prior  to  the  birth  of  their  sou.  Their  family  numbered  ten 
children  and  Henry  L.  Sanderson,  one  of  twins,  was  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth.  He  attended 
the  public  schools  of  his  native  town  and  remained  upon  a  farm  until  he  reached  his  eighteenth 
year,  when  lie  began  learning  the  painter's  trade.  In  1868  he  made  his  way  to  the  Pacific 
coast,  i-pcnding  some  time  in  San  Francisco  and  another  period  at  Sacramento,  working  at 
his  trade  Returning  to  the  Mississippi  valley,  he  settled  in  Chicago,  where  he  remained  for 
nine-  y«a is.  taking  independent  contracts  in  his  line  of  work.  On  the  24th  of  May.  1878,  he 
arrived  in  Deadwood,  Dakota  territory,  where  he  has  since  remained,  his  residence  here  now 
covering  a  period  of  thirty-seven  years.  He  has  seen  a  small  town  grow  into  a  thriving  city 
ami  has  been  connected  actively  with  it-  development  and  improvement.  As  his  trade  has 
increased  and  his  income  therefore  grown,  he  has  made  investments  in  real  estate  and  is  now 
the  owner  of  considerable  city  property,  from  which  lie  derive-  a  substantial  annual  income. 
He  has  also  been   interested  at  times  in  mining. 

On  the  1st  of  May.  1873,  Mr.  Saiidei-on  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma  Mc- 
Naught,  a  native  of  Kankakee,  Illinois,  an.l  a  daughter  of  one  of  the  pioneer  merchants  of 
that  city.  To  them  were  born  three  children,  namely:  Margaret  and  Horace,  both  of  whom 
aie  deceased;  and  Andrew,  who  lor  some  years  ha-  been  employed  in  the  postoffice  depart- 
ment  at    Deadwood. 

The  wife  and  mother  passed  away  October  29,  1910.  She  was  a  devoted  worker  in  the 
Episcopal  church  and  gave  most  generously  toward  charitable  ami  benevolent  projects.  She 
possessed  many  -telling  traits  of  hear!  and  mind  which  endeared  her  not  only  to  her  imme- 
diate family  but  to  all  who  knew  her.  Mr.  Sanderson  holds  membership  in  the  Episcopal 
church  and  i-  also  identified  with  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  ami  the  Benevo- 
lent Protective  Order  of  Elks.  In  politics  lie  i-  a  republican,  lie  finds  recreation  in  fishing 
but  hi-  time  lias  been  chiefly  given  to  his  business  affairs,  and  industry,  economy,  close  appli- 
cation and  careful  investment  have  been  tin-  features  which  have  brought  him  the  present 
substantial   measure  ..i   success   which  he  enjoy-. 


ii.  !•:.  haul. 


H.  E.  Dahl  is  a  member  of  the  Baskerville  &  Dah]  Company,  extensive  dealers  in  agricul- 
tural implements  at  Watertown.  His  life  record  is  another  proof  of  the  value  of  the  Nor- 
wegian element  in  the  citizenship  of  South  Dakota,  for  Mr.  Dahl  is  a  native  of  the  land  of 
the  midnight  sun,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Norway  on  the  30th  of  September,  1873.     His 

parents,  Martin  E.  and  Lina  Dahl.  came  to  the  l  aited  States  in  1883  and  I le  their  way  to 

Codington  county,  where  the  father  homesteaded  on  section  24,  township  119,  range  51.  He 
secured  a  preemption,  which  he  cultivated  and  developed  for  a  number  of  years.  He  was, 
however,  a  carpenter  by  trade  and  was  foreman   foi    the  Chicago,  Milwaukee   Railroad   


794  I  [IST(  >KY  <  »!•'  S(  TIM    DAK<  )TA 

pany  building  depots,  windliouses,  etc.,  from  Eastings,  Minnesota,  to  Aberdeen,  Soutli  Dakota 
He  and  his  wife  are  now  residents  oi  Spokane,  Washington. 

H.  E.  Hahl  spent  the  first  ten  years  oi  his  life  in  his  native  country  and  then  came  with 
his  parents  to  South  Dakota,  bo  that  his  education  was  largely  acquired  in  the  schools  oi 
this  state.  His  textbooks  were  put  aside  and  he  left  home  when  nineteen  years  oi  age,  at 
which  time  be  began  working  for  Mr.  Mclntyre  in  the  Arcade  Hotel  at  Watertown,  remain- 
ing in  that  connection  for  two  years.  In  1895  be  became  associated  with  the  Great  Western 
Elevator  Company  as  grain  buyer  and  continued  in  that  position  of  responsibility  for  five 
years.  He  was  afterward  traveling  auditor  for  the  B.  R.  Lewis  Lumber  Company  for  two 
years  and  in  October,  1902,  be  became  general  agent  for  the  Mouther  Drill  C pany  of  Min- 
neapolis, having  Ids  headquarters  at  Watertown.  Each  step  in  his  career  has  been  a  for- 
ward one.  bringing  him  a  broader  outlook  and  wider  opportunities.  The  spirit  of  progress 
has  at  all  times  characterized  him  and  his  advancement  has  been  continuous  as  the  result  oi 
his  developing  powers  and  bis  laudable  ambition.  On  the  1st  of  January,  L905,  he  purchased 
the  implement  business  of  J.  I.  Monks,  on  the  1st  of  January,  l'.io;.  he  consolidated  his  busi- 
ness  with  that  of  M.  R.  Baskerville  under  the  linn  style  of  Baskerville  &  Dahl,  and  in 
December,  1914,  the  firm  reorganized  as  the  Baskerville  &  Dahl  Company.  They  novi  enjoy 
an  extensive  trade,  their  patronage  having  grown  year  by  year,  and  their  goods  are  bought 
by  customers  throughout  an  extended  territory.  Mr.  Dahl  is  also  interested  in  an  elevator 
business  and  is  president  of  the  Farmers  Elevator  of  Foley.  He  likewise  has  some  other  inter. 
ests  in  the  state,  but  concentrates  his  efforts  upon  his  duties  as  secretary  and  treasurer 
of  the  Baskerville  &  Dahl  Company,  which  is  today  one  of  the  foremost  concerns  of  the  kind 
in  northeastern   South   Dakota. 

In  January,  1U06.  Mr.  Dahl  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mathilda  Engebertson,  a 
daughter  of  Knut  Engebertson.  They  have  one  child.  Harry,  who  is  attending  school.  The 
religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  oi  the  Lutheran  church  and  in  his  political  views  Mr. 
Dahl  is  a  republican,  earnest  and  stalwart  in  support  of  the  party.  He  has  membership  with 
the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Flks  and  with  the  United  Commercial  Travelers  and  his 
varied  business  interests  have  brought  him  a  wide  acquaintance  throughout  South  Dakota. 
Wherever  be  has  gone  he  has  made  warm  friends  and  he  i-  a  popular  citizen  of  Watertown. 


JOHN  WILLIAM   IIKSTuN. 


John  William  Heston,  president  of  the  State  Normal  School  at  Madison,  South  Dakota, 
has  long  been  a  recognized  leader  in  educational  circles  and  has  done  particularly  notable 
work  in  the  northwest  in  the  upbuilding  of  the  South  Dak  da  Agricultural  College,  with 
which  he  was  connected  before  coming  to  his  present  position.  A  native  of  Beilefonte,  Center 
county,  Pennsylvania,  he  is  a  sou  of  Elisha  B.  and  Catherine  (Echel)  Heston,  His  father, 
who  was  a  coach  manufacturer,  served  in  the  Fifty-fourth  Regiment  of  Pennsylvania  Volun- 
teci  -  during  I  he  (  ivil  war. 

After  attending   the  public  scl Is  of  his  native  -tat.-  John   William   Heston  continued 

his  studies  in  the  Center  Hall  Normal  and  in  (he  Pennsylvania  State  College,  from  which 
he  was  graduated  with  the  class  ol  1879,  winning  tin-  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree.  Two  years 
later  his  alma,  mater  conferred  upon  him  the  Master  of  Arts  degree  ami  in  1894  he  received 
the  la vary   degree  of   Ph.    I),   from   the   University   id"  Seattle.     Practically  his  entire   life 

been  devoted  t lucational  work.  In  early  manh I  he  took  up  the  profession  of  teach- 
ing, which  he  Followed  for  three  year-  in  tin untry  schools  ol  Pennsylvania  before  enter- 
ing t  lie  Pennsylvania  state  College.  He  taught  in  the  preparatory  department  there  dur- 
ing   in-  .idle;. rse  and   was  afterward   elected    principal   of  the  preparatory   department, 

remaining    in    that    position    for  six    years,   on   the   terminal  ion    ol    which    period    he    was   elected 

I i    I  lie    Bcience   and    art    oi    leaching,   which    was    the    first    chair   of    the   kind    in    any 

college  in  Pennsylvania,  lie  likewise  taught  agriculture  in  the  Pennsylvania  State  College. 
In  the  meantime  he  studied  history  and  constitutional  law  under  Dr.  II  P.  Adams  of  the 
Johns  Hopkins  University  and  after  passing  a  most  rigid  examination  was  admitted  to  the 
Pennsylvania  bar  as  an  attorney  in  1890.  IP'  then  left  the  Key-tone  state  to  practice  law 
in    Seattle,    hut    s i    tired    of    that    and    reentered    the   profession   of    teaching,   spending    three 


JOHN    \V.  HESTON 


HISTORY  OF  SOU  ill  DAKOTA  797 

years  as  principal  of  the  Seattle  high  school.  Later  he  organized  the  Washington  Agricul- 
tural College,  but  resigned  its  presidencj  to  accept  the  presidency  of  the  South  Dakota  Agri- 
cultural College,  in  which  position  he  was  retai 1  for  seven  years,  or  from  1896  until   L903, 

when   it   became  necessary  either  to  retire  or  become  a  figurehead  and  see  unfit  and  incorrj 
petent  men  placed  in  important  positions  and  the  authority  of  the  executive  dissipated,  for 
at  that   period  political  intrigue  became  dominant  in  the  affairs  of  the  school.     When  those 
conditions  were  forced  upon  Mr.  Heston  he  preferred  to  retire  and  for  two  years  was  entirelj 

out  of  scl I  work.    At  the  end  of  that  time  be  was  chosen  president  of  the  Madison  State 

Normal  School,  which  position  lie  still  holds.  Though  connected  no  longer  with  an  agricul- 
tural college,  he  is  an  enthusiastic  advocate  of  vocational  education  and  is  especially  inter- 
ested m  securing  the  introduction  of  agriculture  in  all  public  schools  and  the  increased  addi- 
tion oi  science  in  the  school  curriculum.  1 1 1 -  chiei  work  has  been  done  perhaps  in  two 
important  educational  institutions— the  Pennsylvania  State  College  and  the  South  Dakota 
Agricultural  College.  The  latter  he  transformed  into  a  modern  school  in  four  years.  His 
high  professional  standing  can  be  best  shown  perhaps  in  quoting  from  those  who  have  been 
his  colleagues  and  contemporaries  in  the  educational  field  or  who  have  watched  his  work 
because  of  a  keen  interest  along  those  lines.  Dr.  William  Frear  of  the  Pennsylvania  experi- 
ment station  said:  "Dr.  Heston  has  shown  in  his  work  here  a  remarkable  understanding 
of  human  nature  which  has  enabled  him  to  deal  with  students  in  a  manner  preeminently 
successful.  The  same  trait  has  enabled  him  to  a  degree  greater  than  in  any  other  case  in 
my  acquaintance  to  win  the  confidence  of  men  of  influence  in  various  classes  of  society:  an 
ability  which  would  find  large  scope  in  the  organization  and  management  of  a  state  univer- 
sity. Dr.  Heston  stood  high  as  a  scholar,  but  even  higher  as  an  energetic,  whole-souled 
upright  Christian  gentleman;  always  ready  to  give  the  larger  share  of  the  glory  to  his  coad- 
jutors and  subordinates." 

Harry  J.  Patterson,  director  of  the  Maryland  experiment  station,  wrote  of  Mr.  Heston 
as  follows:  "1  regard  President  Heston  as  one  of  the  best  teachers  I  was  ever  under  and  he 
has  always  been  able  to  get  his  students  enthusiastic  in  their  work.  As  a  college  president 
he  has  proven  his  ability  to  place  the  work  on  a  high  plane,  t ■  ■  procure  and  hold  students, 
and  has  been  popular  with  his  coworkers.  He  is  a  good  forceful  speaker,  a  ripe  scholar,  a 
deep  thinker  and  a  man  of  affairs." 

Mr.  Aldrich,  secretary  of  the  regents  of  education  in  South  Dakota,  said:  "Our  college 
was  in  bad  condition  from  internal  troubles  when  Dr.  Heston  became  president.  The  attend- 
ance was  small  and  it  did  not  have  the  confidence  ami  support  of  the  people  of  the  stall'. 
During  Dr.  Heston's  administration  the  attendance  has  grown  remarkably,  being  now  sec- 
ond or  third  in  the  United  States.  The  people  of  the  state  have  changed  their  opinion  oi 
the  institution  and  have  built,  through  legislative  appropriations,  live  good  sized  buildings 
on  the  campus  and  authorized  two  more  last  winter.  The  Doctor  is  a  genial  gentleman, 
always  very  popular  with  students  and  patrons.  His  influence  in  educational  circles  is  large 
and  his  acquaintance  over  the  country  quite  extensive.  His  policies  an-  broad  and  far-reach- 
ing and  based  on  sound  and  civic  principles.  He  is  in  full  sympathy  with  industrial  idea-." 
The  foregoing  have  been  the  opinions  of  people  specially  interested  in  education  and 
the  views  oi  the  public  are  perhaps  even  better  expressed  bj  quoting  from  an  editorial  in 
the   Argus-Leader,   the    largest   daily    published    in    the  state,   relative   to   his   work   as   head  of 

the   Smith    Dakota   Agricultural    College:      "The   Agricultural   (  ollege    i.-   not    only    01 f   the 

-t   flourishing  educational  institutions  in  the  northwest,  not  only  has  experienced  a   most 

surprising  growth  and  achieved  a  most  Mattering  reputation,  but  it  is  an  institution  of 
especial  interest  and  value  to  a  state  whose  chief  industry  is  agriculture.  The  Argus- 
Leader  desires  to  testify  to  the  remarkable  efficiency  with  which  President  Beston  has  man- 
aged the  institution  during  his  six  years'  incumbency,  to  the  powerful  stimulus  which  he 
has  exerted  among  students  and  faculty,  t"  the  great   growth  in  attendance,  a  growth  which 

lias  quadrupled   the  number  of  students  dining  sis   years  I  to  the   farsightedness,  energy, 

persistence  and  high  executive  ability  with  which  he  has  built  up  each  department  and 
strengthened  the  course  of  study.  Dr.  Heston  has  achieved  .1  most  flattering  success  and 
the  people  of  the  state  have  reason  to  congratulate  the  board  of  regents  w  ho  secured  him 
and  the  boards  who  have  retained  him  and  held  up  his  hands.  He  is  not  only  an  educatot 
of  high  culture  and  broad  learning,  but  an  executive  office]  w  ho  has  produced  results  of  Fni 
reaching    value  to  the  state.     Dr.   Heston   has   made   a    hoi, to.    oi    agricultural   education,   not 


798  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

only  of  the  close  study  of  rattle  and  crops,  but  of  all  that  goes  to  enlarge  the  farmer's  mind, 
to  1111  it  with  the  ideas  and  the  culture  required  to  serine  the  highest  and  broadest  results 
from  the  cultivation  of  tin'  soil  and  the  rearing  of  cattle.  Realizing  that  the  first  interest 
of  South  Dakota  lies  in  successful  agriculture,  he  has  conceived  that  the  educational  forces 
of  the  state  should  be  wielded  so  far  as  possible  to  raise  agricultural  education  to  a  higher 
plane,  to  broaden  it  and  deepen  it  and  to  send  forth  upon  the  farms  and  ranges  and  through- 
out the  state,  hundreds  of  young  men  and  women  who  will  regard  agriculture  not  as  a  com- 
mon trade  to  be  pursued  indolently,  indifferently  and  with  little  thought  of  methods  and 
results,  but  as  a  profession  requiring  keen  thought,  thorough  intellectual  development  and 
careful  ami  complete  training  iii  all  the  history  ami  philosophy  designed  to  produce  the 
highest  results.  Dr.  Heston  advocates  that  the  rudiments  of  an  agricultural  education  should 
be  taught  in  lie-  grade  schools  of  the  state,  as  it  is  beginning  to  be  taught  in  the  schools  of 
Wisconsin,  and  that  the  more  thorough  education  along  this  line  should  be  given  in  the 
agricultural  college." 

At  Harrisburg,  Pennsylvania,  on  the  Kith  of  August,  1881,  Mr.  Heston  was  married  to 
Miss  Mary  Ellen  Odder,  a  daughter  of  Rev.  James  Cal.lcr,  D.  D.,  of  Harrisburg,  Pennsylvania, 
who  for  twelve  years  or  more  was  president  of  the  Pennsylvania  State  College.  He  was  also 
active  in  the  missionary  field,  serving  the  -Methodist  church  in  that  capacity  for  seven  years 
in  China.  His  son  was  later  a  missionary  in  India  for  about  seven  years.  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Heston  have  two  sons.  Charles  Ellis,  the  elder,  married  Miss  .lane  Bechtle,  of  Le  Mars,  Iowa, 
and  they  have  one  child,  Elizabeth.  He  is  an  dectrical  engineer  and  is  now  general  man- 
ager for  the  Mathews  Brothers  Electrical  Company  of  St.  Louis.  For  seven  years  he  was 
with  the  United  States  government  as  special  electrician  and  as  such  traveled  all  over  the 
world  on  federal  business,  wiling  all  I  nited  States  forts  throughout  the  Philippines  and  in 
the  other  foreign  possessions.  The  younger  son,  Edward  Heston,  is  now  a  successful  physi- 
cian of  Seattle,  Washington,  lie  was  graduated  from  the  Northwestern  University  at  Chi- 
cago, where  he  took  high  rank  as  a  studenl   I  a-  instructor  in  histological  laboratory    work 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Heston  are  members  of  tin'  Baptist  church  and  he  belongs  to  the  Elks  lodge 
and  has  taken  high  ranks  in  Masonry,  being  affiliated  with  the  lodge,  chapter,  commandery 
and  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  hold,  pronounced  views  on  education,  claiming  that  the  voca 
tional  or  practical  plan  is  by  far  the  best  tor  the  average  citizen;  that  one  ma\  acquire 
culture,  power  and  correct  habit,  oi  work  better  from  a  study  oi  the  mod. -in  sciences  than 
from  the  study  of  ancient   languages,     lie  has  continued   hi--  advocacy  of  this  idea   until  he 

ha--  won  over  tin-  Btronges n  in  the  state  and  tic  public-scl I  curriculum  i-  slowly  but 

surely  bring  changed  to  conform  to  this.  In  administrative  affairs  Mr.  Heston  holds  that 
presidents  and  city  superintendents  should  have  thru  power  granted  by  law.  Mis  views  upon 
any  vital  question  aie  not  hastily  formed  or  ill-advised,  but  are  the  result  of  close  and  dis- 
criminating study  of  every  fad  that  bears  upon  the  point  at  issue,  and  he  is  ever  looking 
for  broader  and  more  effective  methods  ..I  teaching,  with  full  realization  of  the  fact  that 
education  should  be  a  preparation   lor  life's  practical  duties  and  responsibilities. 


.1.  I'.  VAI.l'.V.  M.  n. 


In-,  .1.  I'.  Valby,  the  pioneer  physician  of  Viborg,  where  he  has  practiced  continuously  since 
1898,  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  a-  a  skilled  and  successful  representath Ins  profes- 
sion. Misbirth  occurred  iii  Denmark  on  the  30th  ol  October,  L856,  his  parents  being  George 
and  Elizabeth  Valby,  who  emigrated  to  the  United  stales  and  settled  in  fir. bom  county, 
Minnesota,  in  1868.  There  th.-y  spent  the  remainder  of  their  lives,  the  father  following  farm- 
ing   throughout  his  entire  business  career. 

j  -).  Valby,  who  was  twelve  years  of  age  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  on  their 
emigration    to    the    new    world,    acquired    a    district-school    education   in    his    youth,    which    was 

Largelj    a    | I  oi    toil,  for  he  assisted  his  father  in  the  work  of  the  home  farm   by  day  and 

conned   hi     le     oil     a1    night.     Mr  also  pursued  a  high  school  course  at  Chatlield,  Minnesota,  and 

sub  equently  took  up  the    tudy  of  medicine  in  the  College  of  Physicians  &  Surg s  at  Chi- 

Ci the   medical  department  of  the  University  of  Illinois,  which  institution  conferred  upon 

|,in,   the   degree   "I    M.    D,    in    L890.      His    initial   work    in   the    profession    was    done    in    Chicago, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  799 

where  he  practiced  for  one  year,  but  later  he  located  in  Wisconsin,  in  which  state  lie  remained 
for  five  years.  In  1898  lie  came  to  South  Dakota  and  opened  an  office  at  Viborg  as  the 
pioneer  physician  of  the  town  and  has  there  practiced  his  profession  continuously  and  suc- 
cessfully since.  He  has  ably  served  in  the  capacity  of  county  physician  and  acts  as  surgeon 
for  the  Great  Northern  Railroad  Company.  Dr.  Valby  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Union  Savings 
Association,  owns  considerable  real  estate  in  Sioux  Falls  and  also  one  hundred  and  sixty-live 
and  a  half  acres  of  land  in  Kingsbury  and  Yankton  counties.  He  erected  his  modern  residence 
at  a  cost  of  six  thousand  dollars  and  is  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  prosperous  and  highly 
esteemed  citizens  of  Viborg. 

On  the  31st  of  January,  1895,  Dr.  Valby  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ella  I.  Rath,  her 
father  being  John  P.  Rath,  of  Defiance,  Ohio,  who  lost  his  life  in  the  battle  of  Chickamauga 
in  the  Civil  war.  Dr.  Valby  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  his 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church,  but  his  wife  is  a  Catholic.  He  is  deeply  and 
helpfully  interested  in  the  development  and  growth  of  his  adopted  state  and  has  won  a  host 
of  friends  in  both  professional  and  social  circles  here. 


THEODORE  OLESON. 


In  the  passing  of  Theodore  Oleson  of  Clay  county  that  section  of  the  state  lost  a  success 
ful  agriculturist  and  valued  citizen.  He  was  born  in  Norway  in  ls:.;r  but  in  the  early  '50s 
emigrated  to  America  and  at  first  resided  in  Chicago,  where  he  followed  his  trade  of  shoemak- 
in».  After  residing  in  that  city  for  a  year  or  so  he  went  to  Michigan  and  worked  in  the  pine 
woods.  He  subsequently  removed  to  Wisconsin,  where  his  marriage  occurred.  He  worked  at 
farm  labor  for  others  for  three  years  in  that  state  and  then  came  to  South  Dakota,  taking 
up  a  claim  in  the  vicinity  of  Vermillion.  However,  for  a  considerable  length  of  time  he  was 
unable  to  live  there  on  account  of  hostile  Indians.  In  1863  he  enlisted  in  Company  B,  First 
Battalion,  Dakota  Cavalry,  and  remained  in  the  service  for  three  years  and  four  months,  being 
a  blacksmith  in  a  company  which  was  engaged  in  Indian  fighting.  After  he  was  mustered  out 
he  took  up  his  residence  upon  his  homestead  about  seven  miles  northwest  of  Vermillion  and 
devoted  Ins  time  to  its  cultivation  during  the  remainder  of  his  life.  His  death  occurred  in 
May.   1891. 

Mr.  Oleson  was  married  in  Wisconsin  in  1858  to  Miss  Anna  Knutson,  a  daughter  of 
Knute  and  Martha  (Thorson)  Oleson,  and  to  them  were  born  ten  children,  five  of  whom  are 
living,  as  follows:  Martin,  a  farmer  of  Yankton  county,  this  state,  who  is  married  and  has 
thin,  children;  Jim,  the  auditor  of  Clay  county;  Clara,  the  wife  of  Albert  Thorsen,  ot 
Wakonda,  ami  the  mother  of  four  children;  Lena,  who  is  at  home;  and  Ole,  a  farmer  of 
Clay  county.  The  last  named  rents  and  operates  the  farm  which  belongs  to  his  mother  and 
which  contains  two  hundred  acres  of  land,  one  hundred  and  sixty  of  which  is  the  homestead. 
Mrs.  Oleson  also  receives  a  pension  from  the  Federal  government. 

Mr.  Oleson  was  a  republican  in  his  political  allegiance  and  stanchly  supported  the  candi- 
dates and  measures  of  that  party.  He  was  equally  loyal  to  the  Lutheran  church,  of  which 
he  was  a  member,  and  was  active  in  church  work.  He  came  to  this  state  when  it  was  a  pioneer 
region  and  when  the  presence  of  hostile  Indians  made  the  settler's  life  a  dangerous  one  and 
lived  to  see  the  state  develop  into  a  prosperous  agricultural  section  with  many  thriving  towns 
and  cities.  He  found  satisfaction  in  knowing  that  he  had  a  part  in  the  work  of  transformat  ion 
and  his  useful  life  gained  him  the  respect  of  his  fellow-men. 


WILLIAM  A.  RITSCHLAG. 


William  A.  Ritschlag,  who  was  active  in  business  in  Huron  for  many  years  but  is  now 
living  retired,  was  born  in  Watertown,  YA 'isconsin,  October  Is.  1852,  and  there  pursued  his 
education.  In  1873  he  went  to  Winona,  Minnesota,  where  he  learned  the  cooper's  trade,  fol- 
lowing it  until  his  removal  to  Mazeppa,  Minnesota,  where  he  took  up  the  barber's  trade.  In 
February.  1880,  he  removed  to  Volga,  South  Dakota,  which   was  then  the  terminus  of  the 


800  HISTORY  <  >F  S<  >U  I'll  DAKOTA 

railroad,  and  on  the  16th  oi    Maj   oi  the  si i  year  be  arrived  in  Huron,  hauling  his  barber's 

] i.i ii  in  thai  place  on  a  wagon.    BCe  established  the  tii  -i  bi ir  shop  in  the  city,  occupying  one 

cornel  oi  a  grocerj  store  until  anothei  building  suitable  for  this  purpose  was  erected,  hi 
L897,  after  seventeen  years  devoted  to  that  line  of  business,  he  sold  out  and  for  thirteen 
years  he  conducted  a  billiard  hall.  Since  that  period  be  bas  lived  ri  tired,  for  the  success  which 
he  achieved  in  former  years  is  sufficient  to  meet  all  of  his  wants  and  requirements.  While 
engaged  in  bartering  he  also  had  the  only  outfit  for  the  business  and  was  the  only  taxidermisl 
in  the  stair,  and  he  possessed  a  collection  of  over  four  hundred  and  fifty  birds  and  animals 
thai  he  had  mounted  himself.  This  is  now  owned  by  the  Brookings  College  and  contains  a 
number  of  fine  specimens  of  birds  and  animals  that  have  now  become  extinct,  which  fact 
renders  these  specimens  very  valuable. 

Mr.   Ritschlag  lias  always  been  active  in  affairs  oi   the  city.     He  was  i imber  of  the 

first  city  council  of  Huron,  holding  the  office  in  1883,  and  he  was  twice  elected  trea  urer 
ni  the  city.  In  1905,  when  the  city  hall  was  built,  he  was  serving  as  alderman  and  acted  as 
:1  member  ol  the  building  committee.  He  continued  as  a  member  of  the  city  council  for  four 
years,  serving  as  such  when  the  first  city  waterworks  was  built.  There  was  much  opposition 
to  the  plan  of  installing  a  waterworks,  but  Mr.  Ritschlag  stood  strongly  in  its  support  and 
he  and  his  associates  in  favor  of  the  movement  ultimately  triumphed.  Tor  sixteen  years  he 
was  chief  of  the  tire  department  and  during  that  period  he  succeeded  in  replacing  the  early 
crude  apparatus  with  all  that  is  most  complete  and  up-to-date  in  a  fire  fighting  equipment. 

Politically  Mr.  Ritschlag  is  a  democrat  and  he  was  one  of  the  first  three  to  cast  a  demo- 
cratic vote  in  the  county.  He  is  well  known  in  fraternal  circles,  belonging  to  the  Independent 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and 
the  Fraternal  Order  of  Eagles.  Of  all  of  these  he  is  a  charter  member  save  the  Knights  oi 
Pythias.  He  has  a  very  wide  acquaintance  in  Huron  and  this  section  of  the  state  and  with 
many  of  the  "first  events"  his  name  is  closely  associated,  lie  is  now  living  retired  in  the 
enjoyment  of  a   rest  which  he  has  truly  earned  and  richlj    deserves. 


JAMES  HOGARTH. 


Industrial  activity   in   Deadu I   finds  a   worthy   representative  in  -lames  Hogarth,  who 

is  proprietor  of  a  foundry  and  to  this  business  he  is  devoting  the  greater  part  of  his  time 
and  attention,  although  he  lias  other  important  interests  and  investments.  His  plant  includes 
;i  foundry  and  machine  shop  and  in  addition  to  the  foundry  business  he  is  engaged  in  wagon 
and  carriage  building,  in  horseshoeing  and  general  repair  work.  His  business  has  developed 
along   substantial  lines  since  he  stalled   out    for  himself  in    Deadwood   in    1889  and  he  novt 

has  a  well  equipped  plant  and  a  growing  and  profitable  patronage.     A  native  of  the  th  oi 

England,  he  was  bom  at  Cumberland,  January  22,  L868,  a  son  of  Robert  and  Elizabeth  (Hud- 
son) Hogarth,  also  natives  of  that  place.  The  lather  was  a  blacksmith  and  horseshoer,  fol- 
lowing the  business  to  which  generations  of  the  family  had  given  their  attention.  He 
devoted   bis  entire  attention   to  bis  trade  and  both  he  and  his  wife  passed  away   in    England, 

the  latter  dying  when  their  son  Ji -  was  hut    three  years  oi    age,  while  the  father  survived 

until  1910  and  passed  away  at  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-three  years. 

James    Hogarth   attended   the   public   bcI Is   oi   England   and   when   a    youth   oi    fifteen 

years  began  learning  the  trade  oi  a  f idryman  and  machinist,  completing  his  apprentice- 
ship at  th,-  age  of  twenty-one.     lb-  worked  in  hi-  native  country  for  some  ti as  a  journey- 

n and   then  came  to  die   United   Mates,   making   bis  way  direct    to  Deadwood,  where  he 

arrived  on  the  17th  of  March,  188.9.  There  he  rented  a  shop  anu  started  in  business  on  his 
own  account.  He  has  added  to  and  expanded  bis  interests  and  has  developed  the  business 
,,,  ,i  present  extensive  proportion-.  About  L896  In-  became  interested  in  the  cattle  business, 
with  which  be  was  connected  until  1910,  when  he  found  that  bis  oilier  interests  required  his 
entire  attention,     lie  then  disposed  of  his  cattle  and  now  concentrates  his  efforts  upon  other 

tivities  with  which  be  is  identified.     He  is  a  director  in  the  Gold  King  Mine  Com 

panj    at    Rochford,  also  in  the  Lead  Zinc  Mining  Company  <><  Deadv, I  and  is  a  stockholder 

in  various  other  mines,  but  his  attention  is  chiefly  given  to  the  management  of  his  foundry 
and  machine   -hop.      When  he   purchased   his   present    property  ho  had   a   small    frame   building. 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  803 

In  1902  he  erected  a  two-story  brick  building,  twenty-five  by  eighty  feet,  and  in  L908  he 
purchased  adjoining  property  ami  erected  thereon  a  brick  structure  fifty  by  eight}  feet, 
which  is  used  as  the  foundry  and  machine  shop.  In  addition  to  the  work  carried  on  therein 
he  is  engaged  in  wagon  and  carriage  building  and  built  a  wagon  for  the  city  fire  department. 
He  likewise  does  horseshoeing  and  general  repair  work  and  his  trade  lias  grown  year  bj 
year,  liis  industry  making  him  one  of  the  leading  factors  in  business  circles  in  Deadvs I 

(in  the  24th  oi  November,  1892,  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Hogarth  and  Miss 
Regina  Dahl,  who  was  born  at  Decorah,  Iowa,  a  daughter  of  0.  II.  and  Mary  (Johnson)  Dahl. 
Her  father  was  a  farmer  and  at  the  time  of  the  i  ivil  war  served  with  an  Iowa  regiment  in 
the  I  nion  army.  While  in  the  service  he  contracted  an  illness  and  died  soon  alter  the  close 
of  hostilities,  passing  away  in  Decorah,  where  his  widow  resides.  Mrs.  Hogarth  was  the 
second  of  five  daughters  in  a  family  of  eight  children.  By  her  marriage  she  has  become  the 
mother  of  five  children,  as  follows:  Robert,  who  assists  his  father  in  the  conduct  of  his 
business  interests;  .Maude  E.,  a  student  in  the  Stat.-  Normal  School  at  Speariish;  Louis  .lame-, 
who  also  assists  his  father;   and   Knth  and  Edith,  both  of  "hem  are  attending  school. 

Mr.  Hogarth  is  a  member  of  the  .Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  he  belongs  also  to  the 
Independent  Order  of  Odd  B'ellows,  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Yeomen. 
In  politics  he  is  an  earnest  and  stalwart  republican  and  he  is  now  serving  for  the  ninth  yeai 
as  a  member  of  the  city  council  of  Deadwood,  in  which  connection  he  fosters  and  indorses 
many  measures  and  movements  for  the  general  good,  seeking  ever  the  welfare  and  improve- 
ment of  the  city  with  which  he  has  now  been  connected  for  more  than  a  quarter  of  a  century. 


HON.  JOHN  A.  EGGE. 

Hon.  John  A.  Egge  may  well  be  mentioned  in  this  volume  as  a  leading  representative  of 
agricultural  interests,  but  is  furthermore  entitled  to  recognition  as  a  representative  citizen 
throindi  his  public  service,  which  ha-  mad'  him  a  notable  figure  in  both  the  lower  and  upper 
houses  ol  the  general  assembly.  He  now  makes  his  home  on  section  11,  Brandon  township. 
Minnehaha  county,  where  he  owns  and  cultivates  a  large  tract  of  land,  the  thrifty  appearance 
ol    winch  indicates  the  supervision  of  a  practical  and  progressive  owner. 

Mr.  Egge  was  born  in  Norway  on  the  22d  of  April.  1855,  and  is  a  son  of  Andrew  .1.  and 
Martha  (Kjos)  Egge.  The  mother  died  in  Norway  when  her  son  was  a  little  lad  of  eight 
years  and  the  father,  accompanied  by  three  sons  and  a  daughter,  came  to  the  United  States 
in  1869,  settling  m  Green  county,  Wisconsin,  where  he  resided  for  two  years.  In  ISM  he 
arrived  in  South  Dakota  and  for  a  year  afterward  he  ami  his  children  lived  with  a  family  in 
Lincoln  county  whom  lie  had  known  in  Norway.  In  1872,  however,  he  removed  to  a  home- 
stead in  Brandon  township — the  farm  upon  which  lion.  John  A.  Egge  now  resides.  The  father 
had  filed  upon  his  claim  the  previous  tall  and  after  taking  up  his  abode  there  he  began  to 
break  the  siid  and  till  the  fields  with  the  energy  characteristic  ot  his  race.  He  was  thus 
engaged  until  the  fall  of  1  s7  7 ,  when  death  claimed  him  and  he  passed  to  the  home  beyond  at 
the  age  oi  seventj  yeai  s. 

John   A.  Egge  spent  his  youthful  days  in  his  lather'-  h ■  and  acquired  the  greater  part 

0f  i , i -_  education  in  the  common  schools  oi  hi-  native  country,  only  attending  school  lor  about 
six  weeks  alter  coming  to  the  United  States.  As  he  was  the  last  son  left  at  home,  he  prac- 
tically took  charge  of  the  farm  when  eighteen  years  of  age  and  thereafter  developed  and 
cultivated  it.  transforming  wild  land  into  highly  productive  fields.  The  result  of  his  labors 
was  soon  manifest  and  he  has  continued  his  farm  work  with  unremitting  energy  to  the  pres- 
ent tunc  Net  long  before  his  father's  death  the  homestead  was  deeded  to  John  A.  Egge  ami 
in  subsequent  years  he  has  added  to  his  holdings  until  he  now  owns  an  entire  section  of  six 
hundred  and  only  acre-,  a  valuable  property,  which  presents  a  most  attractive  appearance. 
Aside  from  hi-  farming  property  he  owns  considerable  stock  in  the  First  National  Bank  of 
Garretson  and  i-  a  member  of  its  beard  ol  directors. 

In    Is;?    Mr.   Eggi     was   married  to    Mi-s    Bertha    Risty,  of    Lincoln  county.  South    Dakota, 

who  was  born  in   Norway  and  in  her  girll d  day-  came  i"  this  country  with  her  parents  in 

1865.     Seven  children  have  been  bom  to  this  union,  of  whom  six  are  yet  living:      Adolph,  who 

i-   new    cultivating   a   quartet    sect f   hi-   father's   land:   Oscar  ami  Gust,  both   a1    home; 

Sophia,  the  ■« '  lid  ward  Lee,  oi  Canton   South  Dakota;  Josephine,  the  wife  of  [ver  Henjum, 


804  1 1  ISP  >KY   OF  SOUTH    DAKOTA 

oi  Edison  township,  Minnehaha  county;  and  Ella,  at  home.  Mr.  Egge'a  success— the  result 
of  his  well  directed  efforts  and  business  ability — has  enabled  him  to  provide  liberally  for  his 
family. 

Politically  Mi.  Egge  is  a  republican  and  lias  been  a  dominant  factor  m  the  councils  of  hi- 
party  in  his  county  for  a  number  of  years  past,  lie  lias  held  all  the  township  offices  at  dii 
ferent  times  for  a  quarter  of  a  century  and  in  1895  was  honored  with  election  to  the  office 
u!  representative  from  his  district  in  the  state  legislature.  Again  he  was  called  to  that  posi- 
tion in  P.ioi  and  was  reelected  in  1903.  He  made  a  must  creditable  record  in  his  indorse- 
ment oi  measures  calculated  to  uphold  the  integritj  of  the  state  and  advance  its  progress 
along  all  desirable  lines.  In  1907  he  was  elected  to  the  state  senate  and  again  he  gave  care- 
ful consideration  to  each  question  which  came  up  for  settlement  and  hit  the  impress  of  his 

individuality  u] t he  legislative  history  of  the  commonwealth,    lie  and  his  family  are  devoted 

and  consistent  members  oi  the  Lutheran  church  and  Mr.  Egge  is  justly  accounted  one  of  the 
foremost    men  of  .Minnehaha  county. 


REV.  JOSEPH  M.   BARRE. 


Lev.  Joseph  M.  Iiarre,  pastor  of  St.  .Mary'--  church  at  Cleai  Lake,  was  born  in  France, 
November  19,  1869,  a  son  of  Joseph  and  Mate  (Bazin)  Kane.  During  his  active  business 
life  the  lather  carried  on  merchandising  and  farming  but  is  novt  living  retired.  The  mother 
has  passed  awa\ . 

The  preliminary  education  of  the  Rev.  Joseph  M.  Iiarre  «,s  acquired  iii  the  public  scl Is 

of  his  native  country  and  later  he  attended  Our  Lady  of  Mount  Carmel.  He  afterward  became 
a  student  in  the  University  of  Rennes  and  pursued  In-  studies  in  theology  and  philosophj 
at  Valines  in  the  department  of  Morbihan.  Having  determined  to  take  liolj  orders,  he  was 
ordained  to  the  priesthood  on  the  sth  of  June,  L895,  and  celebrated  his  first  mass  in  his  home 
town  "i  Meneat  Me  afterward  engaged  in  teaching  in  St.  .Martin's  College  at  Rennes,  llle  •■! 
Vilaine,  where  he  continued  foi  a  year,  teaching  liistorj  and  literature.  He  was  afterward 
located  at  Valognes  in  Normandy  for  a  year  ami  spent  eight  years  at  Redon,  after  which  he 
was  assigned  in  St.  .Mary's  church  in  Halifax  m  November,  1903,  continuing  there  for  two 
years.  On  tin-  expiration  of  that  period  he  began  bis  labors  in  the  I  nited  States,  being 
assigned  to  Sioux  Kails,  when-  he  was  given  charge  "i  several  missions,  with  headquarters  in 
Sioux  Falls.  Four  years  ago  he  was  scut  to  si.  Mary's  church  at  Clear  Lake,  Deuel  county, 
where  he  ha-  since  been  in  charge  and  be  is  now  the  spiritual  dire, -tor  of  about  five  hundred 
people.  The  parish  was  founded  about  fifteen  years  ago  and  Father  Lane  i-  tie-  first  priest 
to  make  his  home  in  Clear  Lake,  lie  has  purchased  the  parochial  residence  and  has  made 
extensive  improvements  in  I  he  church  property.  He  belongs  to  Watertown  Council  of  the 
Knights  oi  Columbus  and.  having  become  a  naturalized  American  citizen,  votes  with  t]n- 
republican  pa  rty, 


\\  1 1 .1.1  AM    II.    BLOOM. 


Willi:, ,u    II.    Bloom    is    widely    known    in    Waterlown    and    Codington    county    and    is   one   of 

the  well-to-do  and  prominent  resident-  of  that  section  ol  the  -laic,     lie  ha-  dealt  extensivelj 

iii    i.iimI   and   owns  a    large  acrei in   Codington   county,     lie   has  also   bought    and   sold   a 

gri  it    deal   of   stock,   this    line   of   activity    proving    especially    profitable.     He    is  oi f   the 

pioneers  lington  county,  arriving  there  before  a  -take  had  1 n  driven  in  laying  out  the 

eitj   oi   Watertown. 

Vti     Bloom  was  born  in  Baral Sauk  county,  Wisconsin,  on  the  lllh  of  December,  L854, 

a  son  ,u  George  W.  and  Harriett   (Wilkinson)  LI ,  both  natives  of  Pennsylvania,  where  they 

grew  in  maturity  and  were  married.    They  subsequently   removed  to  Sauk  county,  Wisconsin, 
where  the  fat  her  engaged  in  Farming  for  some  time,  but  later  devoted  hi-  time  largely  to  hu\ 
ing   .,nd     elling   farm   lands,  becoming   a   heavy   holdei   o<   agricultural   properties.     When  the 
;, Northwestern    Railroad   was  built    from    Madison   in   \Yu a   and  passed  through 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  805 

his  section  of  the  state  he  gave  the  right  of  way  through  his  lands  and  also  the  grounds  for 
the  depot  at  Freedom,  which  was  thereafter  known  as  Bloom's  Station  in  his  honor.  He  sub- 
sequently  engaged  in  the  mercantile  and  lumber  business  and  became  prominent  in  those 
connections.  In  1892  he  sold  his  interests  in  Wisconsin  and  removed  to  Harvey,  Illinois,  where 
he  became  the  owner  of  a  great  deal  of  property.  He  passed  away  in  1910,  at  the  advanced 
age  of  eighty-three  years.  His  widow  had  preceded  him  in  death  by  a  score  of  years,  dying 
in  1890,  when  fifty-eight  years  of  age. 

William  II.  Bloom  was  given  the  advantages  of  excellent  home  training  and  attended  the 
public  schools  in  the  pursuit  of  his  literary  education.  He  remained  at  home  as  his  lather's 
assistant  in  the  conduct  of  the  latter's  varied  business  interests  until  he  was  a  young  man  of 
twenty-three  years.  He  then  came  to  South  Dakota,  being  convinced  that  exceptional  busi- 
ness opportunities  awaited  the  young  man  of  energy  and  industry  in  this  new  country,  lb' 
took  up  a  homestead  on  the  shore  of  Lake  Kampeska  and  also  entered  a  tree  claim  live  miles 
from  the  present  city  of  Watertown.  He  immediately  engaged  in  the  business  of  locating 
settlers  on  claims  and  in  the  intervening  years  to  the  present  time  has  been  prominently  iden- 
tified with  the  land  business.  In  the  summer  of  1878  he  established  a  stage  line  Hum  Gary 
to  Lake  Kampeska  which  he  operated  until  the  running  of  trains  over  the  Northwestern 
Railroad  made  a  stage  line  unnecessary.  Although  the  railroad  was  finished  some  time 
previous  to  1879  no  trains  were  operated  over  it  until  the  spring  of  that  year  as  several 
bridges  were  burned  and  this  delayed  matters.  Mr.  Bloom  has  for  many  years  bought  and 
shipped  stock  extensively  and  in  the  early  days  he  shipped  into  his  section  many  horses  used 

by  the- farmers  there.    He  is  one  of  the  heaviest  landowners  in  Codington  county,  having  i 

ranch  five  miles  east  of  Florence  which  consists  of  eleven  hundred  acres  and  which  is  devoted 
to  the  raising  of  grain  and  stock.  He  also  holds  title  to  various  other  farm  properties  in  that 
county. 

Mr.  Bloom  was  married  on  the  15th  of  February,  1881,  to  Miss  Alice  Sproul,  of  North 
Freedom,  Wisconsin,  and  to  them  were  born  two  daughters:  Edith,  the  wile  of  Frank  Michaels, 
who  is  engaged  in  the  clothing  business  in  Watertown;  and  Hattie,  deceased. 

Mr.  Bloom  is  a  republican  but  has  confined  his  political  activity  to  the  exercise  of  his 
right  of  franchise.  His  fraternal  affiliations  are  with  Watertown  Lodge,  No.  838,  B.  P.  O.  E., 
and  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  lb'  also  holds  membership  in  the  Watertown 
Commercial  Club  and  the  Watertown  Country  Club  and  is  identified  with  many  movements 
seeking  the  development  of  his  section  of  the  state.  He  has  resided  in  Codington  county 
since  pioneer  times  and  his  memory  encompasses  the  various  stages  of  development  that  have 
changed  South  Dakota  from  a  somewhat  forbidding  wilderness  to  a  prosperous  agricultural 
section.  In  the  many  years  that  he  has  resided  in  Watertown  he  has  gained  the  confidence 
and  goodwill  of  his  fellow  citizens  and  has  made  and  retained  many  friends. 


JOHN  MAX. 

John  Max  is  the  well  known  and  popular  proprietor  of  the  Max  double  store  at  Nos. 
323  and  327  Broadway  in  Yankton.  Diligence  and  determination  are  among  his  salient  chat 
acteristics  and  he  loses  sight  of  no  detail  in  business  affairs  pointing  to  success.  He  was  bom 
in  Odessa,  in  southern  Russia,  September  1.  I860,  and  is  a  son  of  Jacob  and  Barbara 
(Schweier)  Max,  who  were  also  natives  of  that  section.  They  were  of  German  descent,  how- 
ever, being  among  the  colonists  from  Germany  who  went  to  the  country  of  the  czar  at  the 
invitation  of  the  Russian  government,  which  exempted  them  from  army  duties  and  made 
various  other  consessions  to  those  thrifty  set  tiers  to  induce  them  to  migrate  to  Russia. 
Jacob  Max  became  a  prominent  and  substantial  citizen  of  his  section  of  that  country,  con- 
ducting business  as  a  furniture  manufacturer  and  as  a  dealer  in  general  merchandise.  In 
1873  the  Russian  government  rescinded  its  offers  and  broke  its  pledge  to  the  German  settle] 
and  their  descendants.  This  condition  of  things  resulted  in  the  movement  to  America  and 
finally,  after  a  careful  study  of  the  sections  open  to  emigrants  and  settlers,  the  party  decided 
to  make  Dakota  territory  their  destination.  The  Max  family  arrived  in  Yankton  in  that 
year  and  here  in  the  land  of  opportunity  Jacob  Max  once  more  embarked  in  business,  estab- 
lishing a  general  mercantile  store  in  Yankton   in   March,   1874,  this  being  the   forerunner  of 


806  HISTi  >RY  (  >F  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

the  present    Max  establishment.     Ii    «  is   no1    long   I the  father  bad  built   up  a  large  and 

growing  trade  and  had  become  a  prominent  factor  in  mercantile  circles,  a  position  which  he 
occupied  during  his  active  connection  b  ttfa  the  tra  le  in  the  city.  Ee  retired  from  business  in 
L892  and  aftei  a  well  earned  rest,  covering  seventeen  years,  passed  away  in  1909.  His  wife 
died  hi  1910.  In  theii  familj  were  seven  children:  Martin,  a  resident  of  Denver,  Colorado; 
John,  ol  this  review  :  Emanuel  and  Emil,  both  deceased;  Paulina,  the  wife  of  Rev.  John  Sat. 
tier,  hi  l\  ml. nl.  South  Dakota;  Emilie,  the  wife  of  the  Rev.  Charles  Devitz,  of  Cleveland, 
Ohio;  and  William,  who  is  living  in  Los  Angeles,  California.  The  lather  was  widely  known 
as  i reliant  and  a  highly  respected  citizen  and  bis  activity  constituted  a  valuable  con- 
tribution tu  the  upbuilding  and  commercial  development  of  his  section  of  the  state. 

John  Max  was  reared  in  Russia  to  the  age  of  thirteen  year-  and  was  educated  in  private 
schools  "i  that  country  and  also  continued  his  studies  under  the  direction  of  an  English  gov- 
erness, so  that  he  had  a  good  knowledge  of  the  English  language  when  he  made  the  voyage 
across  the  Atlantic    He  was  brought  by  hi-  parents  to  Yankton  as  a  youth  of  thirteen  years 

and  bis  knowledge  of   languages  and   particularly  of   English  enabled  him   to  secure  a    g 1 

position  nt  an  early  age.    He  became  clerk  in  the  store  oi  I..  I).  Palmer,  where  he  was  employed 

for  < year.     He  then  entered  his  father's  store,  in  which  he  remained  as  a  clerk  until  his 

father's  retirement  in  18'a2.  when  he  took  over  the  establishment  and  has  since  conducted  it 
as  it-  proprietor.  He  carries  a  complete  line  of  dry  goods,  groceries  and  shoes,  together  with 
la.lii-'  wearing  apparel,  and  he  has  a  very  large  city  and  country  trade.  The  business  has 
shown  a  gratifying  yearly  increase  and  no  merchant  in  his  section  of  the  state  is  as  well 
known  as  John  .Max.  Honest  goods,  reliable  methods  and  fair  dealing  constitute  the  motto 
which  In-  follows  in  his  business  affairs.  He  devotes  his  entire  time  and  attention  to  the 
trade  and  his  progressive  plans,  keeping  him  in  touch  with  modern  business  ideas,  have 
brought  to  him  a  volume  of  business  of  which  he  has  every  reason  to  be  proud. 

In  1884  Mr.  Max  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lena  Wenzlaff,  also  a  native  of  South 
Russia,  and  a  daughter  of  J.  C.  Wenzlaff,  a  pioneet  now  deceased.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Max  are 
the  parents  of  five  children,  two  of  whom  passed  away  in  infancy,  the  others  being:  Clarissa, 
the  wife  of  Connor  McMahon,  of  Chicago;  Irma;  and  Josephine. 

The  parents  are  members  of  the  <  ongregational  church  and  stand  for  all  that  is  best 
hi  the  life  of  the  individual  and  of  the  community.  F'or  live  years  Mr.  Max  was  a  member  of 
the  board  of  trustees  of  the  Spent  dish  Normal  School  and  in  is  ever  active  and  helpful  in  the 
cause  "i  education.  He  votes  with  the  republican  partj  where  national  issues  are  involved 
but  frequently  casts  an  independent  local  ballot.  For  two  years  he  served  as  alderman  of 
Yankton,  and  he  has  been  treasurer  of  Yankton  county  for  two  terms,  lie  belongs  to  the 
\, mi, ,ii  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Modern  Woodmen  camp,  the  Brotherhood  of 
America  and  tin  Commercial  Association  of  Yankton,  of  which  he  is  now  the  president.  In 
the  last  named  organization  his  well  defined  efforts  have  been  of  direct  benefit  in  the  upbuild- 
ing of  the  city,  and,  while  he  is  a   successful  business  man.  working  earnestly  to  gum  the 

i iritj   which  lie  deserves,  he  ai  the  same  time  never  neglects  his  public  duties    nil  puis 

forth  .,  earnest  ami  effective  hi.. it  for  the  general  welfare  as  he  die-  in  the  management  ol 
In-  pi  ivate  ini-  m--  affairs. 


HON.   \\  II. HI  l:  s.  GLASS. 


Hon.  Wilbur  s.  Glass,  a  lawyer  of  Watertown,  was  born  in  New  York.  April  27,  1S52. 
Hi-  parent-.  (  hester  F.  ami  Mai\  Glass,  who  were  farming  people  of  the  Empire  state,  have 
both  passed  away.  Alter  acquiring  hi-  early  education  in  the  public  schools  Wilbur  S.  Glass 
entered  the  I  niversity  of  Illinois  at  Champaign,  the  familj   having  removed  to  Hie  -talc  when 

he  was  a   lad  of  but    i. mi'  years.     His  e  specifically  literary  education  was  supplemented 

;,.,   ,,   i,v,   course  in  the  I  niversity  of  Michigan  at   Ann  Arbor.     Tie  won  his  Bachelor  of  Arts 

degree  m   1876  and  following  his  law  course  he  entered  upon  tin-  practii i  l.i-  profession  in 

vVatertown    in    1880,   becoming  junior   partner   in   the   firm   of   Seward   &   Class,      lie  had  been 

admitted  to  the  bar  in  September,  ls;s.  ami  afterward  was  connected  with  a  law   ..Hie.,  in  a 

clerical  capacity    until  he  came  to  South   Dakota   in   1880.     lie  went  to  Nebraska  in  January, 

ind  mi  the  l-t  ol  July  oi  that  year  returned  to  Illinois  but  since  1880  has  remained  oon- 


HON'.    Wil.lUl:    S.  CLASS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  809 

timiously  in  South  Dakota.  In  December,  1883,  the  old  linn  was  dissolved  and  Mr.  Glass  has 
been  alone  practically  all  the  time  since.  He  is  a  conscientious  and  thorough  lawyer,  never 
entering  the  court  until  well  qualified  to  handle  Ins  case  through  argument  and  the  correct 
citation  of  principle  and  precedent. 

On  the  3d  of  October,  1809,  Mr.  Glass  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Kathryn  Garner, 
of  Minnesota,  by  whom  he  has  three  children,  namely:  Louise,  Wilbur  S.,  dr..  and  Lerah  II. 
The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church  and  Mr.  Glass  also 
holds  membership  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  His 
political  views  are  in  accord  with  the  principles  of  the  republican  party  and  four  times  has 
he  been  elected  to  represent  his  district  in  the  state  legislature— in  the  sessions  of  L895,  1S9T, 
1899  and  again  in  1907.  He  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  upon  legislation  enacted 
while  he  was  a  member  of  the  house  and  none  ever  questioned  Ids  fidelity  to  his  honest  con- 
victions nor  the  integrity  of  his  views  and  position.  He  is  fond  of  outdoor  sports  and  exer- 
cises and  in  these  finds  his  chief  source  of  rest  ami  recreation. 


CHARLES  F.  TETERSON. 


Charles  F.  Peterson,  a  photographer,  having  studios  both  at  Deadwood  and  Lead,  was 
bom  in  Sweden  on  the  4th  of  March,  1869,  and  after  coming  to  this  country  attended  the 
Lutheran  Academy  at  Wahoo,  Nebraska.  When  seventeen  years  of  age  he  began  weak  for 
a  local  photographer  and  remained  in  that  connection  until  he  was  twenty-one  years  of  age. 
He  then  removed  to  Deadwood  and  entered  the  employ  of  a  photographer  in  that  city.  He 
subsequently  worked  at  his  trade  in  a  number  of  different  cities  but  in  1892  returned  to 
Deadwood  and  opened  a  studio  of  his  own  as  a  member  of  the  linn  of  Locke  &  Peterson.  In 
1902  he  bought  out  his  partner  and  has  since  conducted  the  business  alone.  In  1911  he 
started  a  gallery  at  Lead  in  connection  with  a  Mr.  Wilson  under  the  style  of  Peterson  & 
Wilson,  their  studio  being  located  on  Main  street  and  receiving  a  large  patronage.  Mr.  Peter- 
son is  also  agent  for  the  Haynes  automobiles  and  is  successful  in  this  line  of  activity. 


FREMAN  LYNCH. 


The  agricultural  interests  of  Yankton  county  find  a  worthy  representative  in  Freman 
Lynch,  who  follows  farming  on  section  1"..  Gayville  township.  Moreover,  he  is  active  in 
public  affairs,  filling  the  olhce  of  county  commissioner  at  the  present  writing.  He  was  born 
in  Richardson  county,  Nebraska.  March  14.  1869,  and  is  a  son  of  John  and  Harriet  (Brandow) 
Lynch,  the  former  a  native  of  Indiana  ami  the  latter  of  Canada.  The  father  became  one  of 
the  pioneer  se&lers  of  the  northwest.  When  the  country  became  involved  in  difficulties  that 
resulted  in  hostilities  between  the  north  and  south  Mr.  Lynch  went  to  the  aid  of  the  govern- 
ment, enlisting  in  the  Eighty-sixth  Indiana  Volunteer  Infantry.  He  did  active  and  valorous 
duty  with  that  command  until  honorably  discharged.  He  then  went  to  Nebraska,  where  lie 
took  up  a  claim,  settling  in  Richardson  county  in  1868.  With  characteristic  energy  he 
began  to  develop  and  improve  the  property  ami  converted  the  wild  prairie  into  richly  cul- 
tivated  fields,  amidst  which   he  made  Ids  home   to   the   t  ii if   his  death   in   April,    1895.      His 

wife  passed  away  in  1892. 

Freman  Lynch,  who  was  tl Idest  in  their  Familj  of  eight  children,  was  reared  upon  the 

old   home   farm   and   attended    the  country   scl Is.      In    the   Summer  months   lie    look    Ins   place 

in  the  field-,  aiding   m  the  plowing,  planting  ami  harvesting,  and  1 titinued  upon  the  old 

1 stead  until  twenty-two  years  of  age,  giving  his  father  the  benefit  of  his  services  during 

that  period.  He  then  began  fanning  on  his  own  account  in  1891  and  became  the  owner  of  a 
good  tract  of  land,  which  he  carefully  cultivated  and  developed.  In  1903  he  removed  to  South 
Dakota,  settling  on  a  farm  of  two  hundred  acre,  northwest  of  Gayville,  in  Yankton  county. 
Upon  this  place  he  has  since  resided  and  he  is  today  owner  of  one  of  the  best  developed 
farms  of  his  Bection.  He  raises  and  feeds  sheep,  which  constitutes  an  important  feature  of 
his  business.     He  also  has  the  record   for  winter  wheat   crop  production   in   Yankton  county, 


810  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

producing  fiftj  one  and  a  half  bushels  per  acre  in  1912.  His  methods  are  practical  and 
progressive  and  he  carries  on  his  work  according  to  the  most  modern  ideas  of  farming.  He 
is  also  a  director  oi   the  Gayville   Elevator  Company  of  Gayville. 

On  the  20th  of  July,  L898,  Mr.  Lynch  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Maud  R.  Matten, 
hi  Richardson  county,  Nebraska.  Her  fathei  was  an  early  settler  of  that  state  and  served 
during  the  Indian  war.  Mr.  Lynch  belongs  to  the  Elks  lodge  No.  994,  Yankton,  to  the 
Knights  oi  Pythias  lodge  at  Humboldt,  Nebraska,  and  the  Independent  Order  of  Red  .Men  at 
that  place.  Bis  political  allegiance  is  given  the  democratic  party  and  in  November,  1912, 
he  was  elected  county  commissioner  for  district  No.  4,  to  serve  for  a  term  of  four  years. 
While  bis  life  in  connection  with  his  farming  operations  has  been  a  most  busy  and  useful 
one,  lie  has  ever  found  time  to  cooperate  in  movements  relating  to  the  public  good  and  he  is 
as  practical  ami  progressive  in  his  work  for  the  general  welfare  as  in  the  conduct  of  his 
individual  interests. 


CAPTAIN  JOHN  HARRISON  HAUSER. 

Captain  John  Harrison  llauser  was  one  of  the  honored  veterans  of  the  Civil  war  and  a 
well  known  and  valued  member  of  the  bar  of  Aberdeen.  South  Dakota,  in  which  city  he  passed 
away  June  29,  1911.  Ilis  ability  as  a  lawyer  was  perhaps  most  apparent  when  upon  the 
bench  he  was  called  upon  to  give  just  and  equitable  decisions  upon  litigated  interests  that 
came  up  for  settlement. 

Captain  Hauser  was  born  in  Stroudsburg,  Pennsylvania,  September  2,  1S36,  a  son  of 
Jacob  L.  and  Frances  (Butts)  llauser.  In  1850  the  family  removed  to  Wisconsin  and  set- 
tled at  Delavan,  where  the  smi  spent  two  years  in  assisting  his  father  on  a  farm.  Prior  to 
1860  he  had  acquired  only  a  common-school  education,  but  be  was  ambitious  to  enjoy  better 
advantages  in  thai  direction  and  during  that  year  lie  entered  the  preparatory  department 
id'  Lawrence  I  Diversity,  now  called  Lawrence  College,  at  Apple-ton,  Wisconsin,  and  in  1861 
I, came  a  member  of  the  Freshman  class  of  the  university.  In  his  junior  year  be  raised  a 
company  of  students  and  as  its  captain  joined  the  fortieth  Regiment  of  Wisconsin  Volun- 
teers, who  had  enlisted  to  serve  for  one  hundred  days.  Upon  his  return  to  Appleton  he 
became  a  member  of  the  senior  class  in  college  in  (let. .her.  L864,  but  in  February  following 
he  reenlistcd  for  three  years'  service,  or  until  the  close  of  the  war.  He  raised  a  company 
in  eight  day-  ami  a-  its  captain  joined  the  Forty-ninth  Wisconsin  Regiment,  The  mem- 
bers of  the  faculty  were  unwilling  that  he  should  return  to  the  war  and.  although  he 
promised  to  continue  bis  -to. lies  and  to  faithfully  till  .ml  the  requirements  of  the  cur- 
riculum, they  at  lir-t  voted  thai  they  could  not  graduate  him.  Alter  he  had  gone  to 
the  south  ih.\  reconsidered  the  matter  and  decided  that  he  might  graduate  provided  he 
would  pass  an  examination  in  all  of  his  studies  and  not  be  a  candidate  lor  hi.n.irs.  although 
he  was  entitled  I.,  the  valedictory  and  highest  honors  of  his  class.  Having  his  books  with 
him.  he  prepared  for  ex inatioil  in  seven  studies  while  among  the  buskwhackcrs  of  Mis- 
souri. The  faculty  sent  written  questions  t..  the  colonel  of  Ids  regiment  for  him  to  answer 
ami  he  passed  a  creditable  examination  and  was  graduated  in  June.  1865,  with  the  degree 
of  Bachelor  of  Art-.  Three  years  later  the  Master  of  \rt-  , Irene  was  conferred  upon  him. 
In   November,   1865,  hi-  regiment   was  mustered  out   of  the  service  and  be  spent,  a   term  at 

the   law    s.l 1   in   Aim    Arbor,   Michigan.     Later   he  continued    I..-  legal   studies   with   J.   II. 

Carpenter,  ..i    Madison,   Wisconsin,  and   was  admitted  t..   the  bar   in    November,    1866. 

Vfter    practicing   a   short    lime   in    [ndependence,    Iowa,   Captain    Sauser   settled   in    fond 

.in    Lai      Wis -in.    in    1867,   and    there    for    ten    year-   continued    in    law    practice   with    a    large 

clientage  and  a  growing  reputation.  On  the  26th  oi  March.  L877,  he  was  appointed  post- 
master at  Fond  du  Lac  and  not  lone  alter  (he  expiration  ..l'  his  term  in  that  office  removed 
to  South    Dak. .la.  then   the   territory   of   Dakota,  arriving    in    Aberdeen.  May  30.  18S2.     He 

al ope I    a    law    and    land    office,    filed    U] a    preemption    and    helped    survey    and    plat 

i. in-  I.    ..I     lie-    land    between    Aberdeen    and    the    Mis-ouri    river.       lie    was    one    of    the    pi. irs 

of  Aberdeen  and  Brown  county,  arriving  there  when  the  buildings  on  the  city's  site  could 
be  counted   upon   the   fingers   oi   one  hand,      for   more   than   sixteen   years  be   was   identified 


HISTI  >RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  811 

with  every  public  movement,  continually  acting  in  the  public  service  without  emolument 
or  hope  of  reward  other  than  the  satisfaction  thai  comes  from  doing  one's  duty  well.  The 
only  public  office  that  he  consented  to  fill  was  in  the  direct  path  of  his  profession.  He 
served  For  three  terms  as  city  attorney  and  was  chosen  for  the  bench  as  county  or  probate 
judge  of  Brown  county.  While  engaged  in  the  active  practice  of  law  he  probably  did  more 
haul  work  for  persons  in  needy  circumstances,  absolutely  without  compensation,  than  any 
other  lawyer  in  the  northwest.  The  oppressed  never  appealed  to  him  in  vain;  injured 
innocence  never  lacked  a  champion  while  he  was  at  liberty  to  take  the  case.  In  dozens 
of  instances  that  might  be  enumerated  he  has  been  the  defender  of  the  widow  and  of  the 
orphan.  In  1898  he  was  elected  county  judge  and  at  the  close  of  his  first  term,  in  1900, 
when   he   was   a    candidate   for   reelection   the   News   of   Aberdeen   said   editorially. 

"Captain  J.  H.  Hansen  who  was  elected  to  this  position  two  years  ago  and  unani- 
mously re-nominated  this  year,  is  known  personally  to  every  resident  of  the  county.  He 
has  made  a  just  ami  upright  judge,  and  his  decisions  have  invariably  been  sustained.  This 
office  is  continually  becoming  more  important  and  has  now  reached  a  stage  when  it  should 
he  filled  by  none  but  a  competent,  practicing  attorney — the  kind  of  an  attorney  the  voter 
would  he  willing  to  hire  if  he  had  a  case  in  circuit  or  supreme  court.  A  mere  certificate  of 
admission  to  the  bar  is  not  sufficient.  Captain  Hauser  fills  the  most  rigid  requirements. 
His  decisions  and  findings  will  stand  the  test  of  the  highest  courts,  now  and  in  the  future. 
Titles  resting  upon  his  decisions  will  stand  the  test  in  the  future,  as  they  have  in  the  past. 
As  an  attorney  lie  is  pre-eminently  qualified;  and  as  a  man  he  is  entitled  to  everybody's 
support.  With  a  heart  large  enough  to  sympathize  with  the  woes  of  a  child  or  the  weakest 
unfortunate,  he  would  give  and  has  given  the  food  from  his  table  to  relieve  distress. 
Charitable  to  a  fault,  generous  as  the  sun.  loving  not  wealth,  hut  looking  upon  the  regard 
of  his  fcllownian  as  the  true  riches,  he  has  gone  through  life  scattering  sunshine,  conveying 
messages  of  encouragement.  No  man  has  ever  heard  him  relate  a  story  reflecting  adversely 
upon  the  character  of  any  other  man.  On  the  other  hand,  he  has  returned  good  for  evil, 
has  prayed  for  those  who  despitefully  used  him.  has  all  his  life  played  the  part  of  a 
Good  Samaritan.  When  he  is  gathered  to  his  reward  it  should  be  written  on  his  stone, 
•He  loved  his  neighbor  as  himself.'  Want  has  never  appealed  to  him  in  vain,  whether  for 
defense  at  the  bar  of  justice,  or  for  the  relief  of  physical  needs.  It  should  be  a  delight  to 
\ote  for  such  a  man  and  the  News  has  sufficient  confidence  in  human  nature  to  believe  that 
a  large  majority  of  the  electors  of  Brown  county  will  so  consider  it." 

On  the  15th  of  September,  1868.  the  Rev.  Phineas  B.  Pease,  at  that  time  pastor  of  the 
Grand  Avenue  Methodist  Episcopal  church  in  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  performed  a.  marriage 
ceremony  that  united  the  destinies  of  Captain  Hauser  and  Miss  Louise  M.  Tease,  who  was 
graduated  from  the  Milwaukee  Female  College  in  June,  1805.  She  taught  in  the  seventh 
ward  grammar  school  of  Milwaukee  for  one  year  and  in  the  Dover  Academy  at  Dover, 
Illinois,  for  a  year.  To  Captain  and  Mrs.  Hauser  weir  horn  six  children:  Fanny;  Car] 
Pease,  who  died  in  infancy;  Percy,  who  married  Irene  Bates,  of  Lafayette.  Indiana;  .1.  P., 
who   married   Gold   Corwin,   of   Mitchell.   South   Dakota:    Cornelia  Louise,  the   wife   of   J.   E. 

Hauter,   of   Duluth,   Minnesota:    and    Scott    P..    who   is   a   student    in   the   School    of   Tl logy 

of  ill,.   Boston 'University. 

Captain  Hauser  was  a  member  of  the  Methodisl  Episcopal  church,  to  which  Mrs. 
Hauser  still  belongs.  In  all  church  and  charitable  work  they  were  in  deep  sympathy.  Mis. 
Hauser  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Woman's  Relief  (nips  and  has  served  for  one  year 
;i-  department  president.  She  was  also  conference  secretary  of  the  Women's  Foreign  Mis- 
sionary Society  for  thirteen  years  and  its  treasurer  for  three  years.  Captain  Hauser 
furthered  the  interests  and  work  of  the  church  in  every  possible  way  and  gave  generously 
to  its  support.  In  politics  he  was  always  a  republican,  worked  untiringly  for  the  party,  and 
in  campaigns  made  speeches  in  nearly  every  town  in  South  Dakota.  He  had  the  loyalty  and 
patriotism  not  only  for  the  average  citizen,  but  of  the  soldier  who  knows  what  it  means  to 
fight  for  his  country's  Hag.  Fraternally  he  was  a  Mason  and  attained  the  Knight  Templar 
degree,  and  also  became  a  member  of  Yelduz  Temple  of  Hie  Mystic  Shrine  at  Aberdeen.  At 
dillereiit  times  lie  held  many  offices  in  the  Masonic  organization.  He  belonged  to  the  Aber- 
deen Commercial  Club,  to  the  Brown  County  Bar  Association  and  to  the  Brown  County 
Pioneer  Society,  lie  was  frequently  called  upon  to  address  public  gatherings,  one  of  the 
most   notabl icasions  being  that   on   which,   in  behalf  of  the  citizens  of   Aberdeen,  he  pre- 


812  HIST  >UY  <  IF  S<  >UTH  DAKOTA 

--''lit'''!  a  Bag  to  Company  I-',  which  had  enlisted  for  service  in  the  Spanish-American  war. 
t  >ne  of  l  he  local  papers  said : 

"The  eloquent,  white  haired  veteran  and  orator  never  appeared  to  better  advantage, 
and   nevei    made  a   more  eloquent    or   impressive  address.     Hi-  own  experience  oi    years  ago 

and  the  thrilling  scenes  of  the  hour  seemed  to  inspire  him  with   re  than  hi-  usual   power 

as    ■ rator.      He    was    frequently    interrupted    by   enthusiastic   applause    and    was    deeply 

affected.  He  spoke  with  great  feeling  of  a  time  thirty-seven  years  ago  when  another  flag 
was  presented  1"  a  companj  of  which  he  was  the  head,  ami  icvicwed  briefly  the  events  of 
the  war  which  followed,  detailing  incidents  calculated  to  inspire  the  youiiji  soldiers  to  whom 
he  was  talking  with  valor  and  confidence.  He  deeply  impressed  them  with  the  thought  that 
there  is  something  more  than  physical  prowess  necessary  to  make  the  soldierly  soldier  and 
the  gallant  fighter,  and  that  is  a  lull  possession  of  the  trinity  of  love  love  of  mother, 
of  country  and  of  God.  He  presented  the  beautiful  silken  banner  to  them  as  the  flag  of 
Washington  the  same  flag  that  was  at  Buena  Vista,  at  the  City  of  Mexico,  at  New 
Orleans,  at  Gettysburg,  at  Lookout  Mountain  and  at  all  the  seven  hundred  battles  that 
ended  with  Appomatox— and  gave  it  them  in  charge  to  keep  it  untarnished  ami  unspotted 
with  dishonor,  and  to  return  with  it  pure  in  this  respect,  though  it  might  be  torn  and 
tattered  by  the  missiles  of  the  enemy." 

Perhaps  no  better  summary  of  the  life  and  character  of  Captain  Hauser  can  be  given 
than  in  the  words  of  the  Daily  News  of  September  22,  1898,  which  said:  "Probably  no 
man  in  South  Dakota,  certainly  no  man  in  Aberdeen,  has  given  so  much  of  his  time  and 
talent  to  the  public  as  Captain  Hauser.  Necessity  has  never  appealed  to  him  in  vain.  No 
client  with  a  just  cause  has  ever  been  turned  from  his  door  on  account  of  poverty.  When- 
ever an  orator  has  been  wanted  to  extol  the  resources  of  the  country,  the  blessings  of 
liberty,  the  glory  of  the  flag,  the  beauties  of  the  constitution,  he  has  been  invariably 
selected.  Whenever  an  orator  has  been  wanted  to  speak  winds  of  encouragement  and  to  sow 
the   seeds   of   patriotism    in    the   breasts   of   the   young,   the   captain   has   been    drawn    upon. 

And   never  once,  no   matter  at   what   personal    in iveniciiee  or   loss   to   himself,   has   lie    failed 

to  respond.  To  lay  up  wealth  has  never  been  his  desire  such  men  exist  for  the  good  of 
others  and  now  that  the  people  of  the  county  have  an  opportunity  to  give  him  some- 
thing with  a  small  salary  attached,  it  is  believed  they  will  not  refuse  the  small  token  of 
appreciation.  His  neighbor's  distress  has  always  been  his  concern;  the  poor  have  been  his 
clients.  To  scatter  sunshine  has  been  his  mission  in  life.  When  storm  clouds  gather  he 
thinks  not  of  their  frowning  lace-,,  but  of  their  silver  linings,  and  no  man  can  talk  with 
him  when  assailed,  with  doubts  without  experiencing  relief.  The  world  would  be  better  if 
there  were  more  like  him  there  would  be  less  grasping,  less  distrust,  more  brightness,  more 
enjoyment  of  the  good  things  that  lie  about  unappreciated;  the  command  to  'love  thy  neigh 

Inn'   and    I  he   golden    rule    would    he   generally    observed." 


FREDERICK  CARROL  WHTTEHOUSE. 

Frederick  Carrol  Whitehouse  is  senior  partner  of  the  real-estate  linn  of  I'.  C.  White 
house  &  Company  of  Sioux  balls  and  makes  a  specialty  of  handling  farm  lands  and  loans 
in  which  cm ■lion  he  has  had  much  to  do  with  the  development  and  prosperity  of  his  sec- 
lion  of  the  stale.  In  all  things  he  has  followed  most  progressive  methods,  and  his  energy  and 
enterprise  have  brought  him  to  the  prominent  position  which  he  now  fills  as  one  of  the 
foremost   dealers  in    farm   lands  in  Soul  h    Dakota. 

He  was  bom  in  Boonesboro,  Iowa,  March  is.  is;o.  a  son  of  .lulins  Frederick  and  Eliz- 
abeth   Morris    (Duckworth)    Whitehouse,  who   in   the  yeai    L873    removed   to  a   homestead   in 

'  hero]  ee   C ty,    Iowa.      The    father   was   a    native   of   Maine   and   a    sou   of    Isaac   Whitehouse, 

who  was  also  born  in  the  Pine  Tree  state.  The  great  grandfather,  Webber  Whitehouse,  was 
a  native  of  Holland  and  became  the  fi ler  of  the  family  in  New    England. 

I  rederick  Carrol  Whitehouse  was  reared  amid  the  usual  environment  and  condition-  of 
pioneer  life  while  upon  I  he  honic-icad  farm  iii  Cherokee  county.  At  the  aye  of  thirteen,  how- 
ever, he  hii  home  and  lived  with  Dr.  M.  F.  Butler  in  the  town  of  Cherokee,  remaining  with 
him   lor  three  years,  during  which   period   he  attended  school   in  Cherokee,  the  county  seat, 


FREDERICK  (  .  WHITEHOUSE 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  815 

completing  the  high  school  course  in  1S87.  On  leaving  Cherokee  he  went  to  Primghar,  the 
county  seat  of  O'Brien  county,  Iowa,  where  he  engaged  in  bookkeeping  for  four  years  and 
was  also  deputy  county  auditor  for  one  year.  He  next  entered  the  Primghar  State  Bank 
first  in  the  capacity  of  bookkeeper  but  in  1891  was  promoted  to  the  position  of  cashier,  serv- 
ing thus  for  three  years.  He  then  left  the  bank  and  began  handling  farm  lands  ami  loans 
at  Primghar,  remaining  there  until  1896,  when  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls  and  opened  his 
present  office.  He  immediately  became  active  in  immigration  work  and  his  efforts  have  bnn 
attended  with  immediate,  substantial  and  beneficial  results.  Hundreds  of  families  that  are 
now  settled  in  various  rich  sections  of  South  Dakota  and  are  meeting  with  prosperity  owe 
their  present  location  to  the  influence  and  the  arguments  advanced  by  I-'.  C.  Whitehouse.  He 
is  himself  a  firm  believer  in  Sioux  Falls  and  the  future  of  South  Dakota  and  bases  his  belief 
upon  thorough  knowledge  of  the  natural  resources,  possibilities  and  opportunities  of  the 
country.  The  offices  of  F.  C.  Whitehouse  &  Company  are  located  on  Main  avenue.  'While 
the  linn  makes  a  specialty  of  working  in  the  immigration  field,  they  also  handle  city  real 
estate  and  have  negotiated  a  number  of  important  property  transfers  in  Sioux  Falls. 

On  Christmas  Day  of  1889,  at  Shellrock,  Iowa,  Mr.  Whitehouse  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Miss  Abigail  C.  Blake,  a  daughter  of  George  G.  Blake,  and  their  children  are:  Harold  R., 
Leland  B.  and  Marie  A. 

The  family  attend  the  Congregational  church  and  Mr.  Whitehouse  is  a  republican  in  his 
political  belief.  He  has  attained  the  Knights  Templar  degree  in  Masonry,  is  a  member  of 
the  Mystic  Shrine  and  also  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  Odd  Fellows  lodges,  to 
the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Ancient 
Order  of  United  Workmen.  His  membership  list  also  includes  the  Dacotah  Club  and  the 
Commercial  Club.  While  in  Primghar  he  served  for  three  terms  as  mayor  of  the  city  ami  in 
1U04  was  elected  alderman  of  Sioux  Falls,  and  later  a  member  at  large  of  the  school  board 
of  Sioux  Falls.  These  honors  have  come  to  him  unsolicited  as  he  has  never  sought  office 
nor  asked  a  man  to  vote  for  him.  He  is  deeply  and  actively  interested  in  everything  pertain- 
ing to  the  welfare  and  progress  of  city  and  state,  and  his  efforts  have  been  a  factor  in 
promoting  civic  virtue  and  civic  pride. 


WILLABD  X.  KEEN. 


Business  enterprise  at  Garden  City  timls  a  worthy  representative  in  Willard  N.  Keen, 
who  is  proprietor  of  a  general  store,  occupying  a  modern  building,  which  he  erected  in  1910. 
Probably  every  state  in  the  Union  has  furnished  its  quota  of  citizenship  to  South  Dakota  and 
among  those  who  have  come  from  Pennsylvania  is  Willard  X.  Keen,  who  was  born  in  the 
Keystone  state  on  the  15th  of  November,  1863,  his  parents  being  George  M.  and  Mary  J. 
(Jenkins)  Keen.  The  family  arrived  in  South  Dakota  in  1882,  settling  in  Clark  county, 
where  the  father  secured  a  homestead  on  section  29,  Eden  township.  He  at  once  began  to 
clear  and  develop  the  land  and  for  nineteen  years  carried  on  general  fanning  there.  His 
effort,  were  attended  with  g 1  -urn---.  !.n  hi-  method-,  were  practical,  his  enterprise  unfal- 
tering. The  years  brought  him  the  prosperity  which  is  the  merited  reward  of  persistent  and 
honorable  labor  and  he  and  his  wife  are  now  living  retired  in  Garden  <  ity.  having  a  com- 
petence sufficient  to  supply  them  with  all  of  the  comforts  and  some  of  the  luxuries  of  life. 

In  the  public  schools  of  Pennsylvania  Willard  N.  Keen  pursued  his  studies  and  afterward 
assisted  his  father.  Later  he  engaged  in  railroad  work  until  he  came  to  the  west  with  the 
others  of  the  family  when  a  young  man  of  nineteen  years.  He  also  took  up  a  preemption 
claim,  covering  the  southwest  quarter  of  section  32,  township  117.  range  56,  in  Clark  counfy 
and  a  tree  claim,  covering  the  northwest  quarter  of  section  30,  township  117.  range  56.  In 
accordance  with  the  property  laws  he  at  once  began  to  develop  his  land  and  remained  thereon 
for  nineteen  years,  at  the  end  of  which  time  the  property  bore  no  resemblance  to  the  wild 
and  undeveloped  tracts  which  came  into  his  possession  when  the  government  gave  over  the 

title  to  li i in.     -\!    tl ml  of  that   period   he  rented   Ids   farm   and  opened   his   present    place 

of  business  .it  Garden  City,  but  since  that  time  he  has  disposed  of  his  lands.  He  embarked 
in  general  merchandising  with  but  a  small  stock,  but  with  the  settlement  of  the 
county    and    the    increasing    popularity    of    hi~    establishment    his    trade    has    steadily     grown 


816  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

and  lie  has  been  forced  l"  add  to  his  stock  tc iet  the  demands  of  the  increased  patronage. 

Todaj  lie  carries  one  of  the  largesl  lines  of  general  merchandise  in  his  part  of  the  state  and 
in  L910  he  erected  his  present  substantia]  business  block  in  Garden  City,  of  which  he  occu- 
pies the  first  flooi  and  basemenl  and  also  a  large  wareroom  containing  the  reserve  stock. 
Hi-  trade  is  now  extensive  and  is  growing  year  by  year.  He  has  ever  realized  the  fact  that 
satisfied  patrons  arc  tin-  best  advertisement  and  he  lias  made  earnest  effort  to  please  bis 
customers,  giving  them  the  quality  u I'  goods  desired  at  reasonable  prices.  Mi-  cooperation 
has  been  sought  along  other  lines  ami  In-  is  mm  a  stockholder  in  the  Opera  Eouse,  in  tin  Gar- 
den I  it\    Telephone  Company,  in  the  Harden  City  .State  Hank  and  in  the  County   Fair. 

(in  the  24th  ei   November,  L886,  .Mr.  Keen  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss  Ella  B.  Spencer, 
a  native  "i  Nevi    York  state  and  a  daughter  of  A.  A.  and  Eleanora  Spencer.     Her  fathei   was 

also  i of  the  old-time  settlers  of  Clark  county,  arriving  in  this  part  ot   the  state  in   Jss;;. 

lint  both  he  and  his  wile  are  deceased.  .Mr.  Keen  is  a  democrat  in  his  political  views,  but 
without  ambition  tor  office.  Fraternally  lie  is  connected  with  the  Masons  and  he  enjoys  a 
game  of  baseball,  finding  interest  and  recreation  therein,  lie  may  well  he  called  one  of 
South  Dakota's  ] sing  business  men.  He  recognizes  the  opportunities  and  the  possibili- 
ties "i  the  northwest  ami  works  for  the  benefit  of  his  community  as  well  as  for  the  advance- 
ment of  his  individual  interests.  His  plans  meet,  the  existing  conditions  in  a  way  that 
utilizes  them  to  the  best  advantage  and  his  work  ha-,  indeed,  been  a  potent  force  in  public 
progress. 


(  \  IMS   LKHoY    \\  ENDT,   .M.   I>. 

Mr.  Cyrus  I. erov  Wendt,  actively  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  ami  surgery  and 
enjoying  a  creditable  ami  deserved  reputation  as  a  physician,  was  born  in  Davis.  Illinois,  on 
the  18th  day  of  .May.  1873,  and  is  a  son  of  Ernest  and  I'redcrieka  (Meinzer)  Wendt.  The 
family    came    to    South    Dakota    in    1875    and    settled    two    miles    south    of    Canton,    where    the 

father   conducted    a    store    for    many   years,   being   one   of    the   early    and    leading   business    n 

of  that  city.  At  the  present  writing,  however,  he  is  living  retired,  having  gained  a  com- 
petence  which   enables  him  to  put  aside  business  cans  and   enjoy   a    well   earned   rest. 

After  attending  the  public  sol Is  of  Canton,  Dr.  Wendt  continued  his  studies  at  Brook- 
ings, South  Dakota,  and  in  the  Northwestern  Indiana  Normal  School  at  Valparaiso.  Later  he 
became  a  student  in  Rush  Medical  College  of  Chicago  and  on  the  22d  of  May.  1895,  was 
graduated  therefrom.     Still  anxious  to  make  further  advancement  in   preparation   for  his   life 

work,   after    completing    his    course    he  also    spent    seven    i iths    in    the    Charity    Hospital    of 

Berlin,  Germany,  gaining  during  that  period  flic  practical  experience  which  only  hospital 
service  can   bring.     Me  then  returned  and  located  in  his  borne  town  on   the   1st  of  January, 

1896,  and    in   the   intervening   years  to  the  present    he   has  enjoyed   a    libera]  share  of  the   public 

patronage.     His   ability    is  generally   recognized   and    it    is   well   known    that    thorough   study 

and  broad  reading  keep  him  in  touch  with  the  onward  march  of  Hie  profession  and  tin'  trend 
of  thought  in  scientific  medical  investigation,  In  addition  to  hi-  other  interests  he  i-  a 
ftockholder  in  Hie  fanners  Lumber  Yard  and  -lill  other  business  enterprises.  Me  is  particu- 
larly fond  of  live  stock  and  has  opportunity  to  indulge  Ins  taste  in  thai  direction.  Along 
strictly  professional  lines  he  has  been  active,  being  an  officer  of  the  board  of  health  and 
county  phy-ician.  Me  has  been  physician  for  various  life  insurance  companies,  almost  twenty 
in  number.  Me  has  extensive  land  holdings  in  different  parts  of  the  state  which  he  operates 
through   thi'  aid   of   promising   young'   farmers,  receiving    a    portion   of   the  crop  as   rent. 

•  in  the  22d  of  December,  1896,  Dr.  Wendt  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Edna  Dean, 
a   daughter  of   Edgar  and   Vina    Dean,  and  they   have  one  child.   V.   Lucile,  who  is  attending 

high   sol 1.      Dr.    Wendt    and    bis   wife   hold   membership   in   the  "Methodist    church,  are  actively 

interested  in  its  work  and  give  generously  to  its  support.  Me  \nies  with  the  republican  party 
but  has  neither  sought  not  held  office  outside  of  the  strict  path  of  his  profession.  Fraternally 
he  is  connected  with  Silver  Star  Lodge,  No.  t.  I-'.  A  A.  M  .  and  is  in  hearty  sympathy  with  the 
plans  and  purposes  of  the  craft.  Mis  interest  centers,  however,  most  largely  upon  his  pro- 
fessional duties,  which  he  meets  with  a  sense  of  conscientious  obligation.  He  realizes  fully 
tic  responsibilities  that  devolve  upon  the  practitioner  of  medicine  and  surgery  and  he  is  most 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  817 

careful  in  the  diagnosis  oi  his  eases  and  in  the  care  of  his  patients.  His  patronage  is  steadily 
increasing  and  he  is  today  accounted  one  of  the  leading  representatives  of  the  profession  in 
southeastern  South   Dakota. 


WALTER  C.  BUCHANAN. 


Walter  C.  Buchanan,  secretary  ami  manager  of  tin-  W.  C.  Buchanan  Lumber  Company 
and  well  known  in  business  circles  of  Sioux  Falls  as  a  man  of  insight,  capacity  and  intelli- 
gence, was  born  on  a  farm  in  Howard  county.  Iowa,  August  3,  1876.  He  is  a  son  of  Robert 
and  Sarah  Margaret  (Vandeverj  Buchanan,  the  former  of  whom  was  born  in  Dane  county, 
Wisconsin,  in  1850.  The  parents  removed  from  Howard  county,  Iowa,  in  1SS3,  to  Lincoln 
county.  South  Dakota,  where  the  father  engaged  in  farming.  He  was  also  connected  with 
public  life  as  sheriff  of  Lincoln  county,  resigning  before  the  close  of  his  term  of  office.  He 
died  in  Sioux  Falls  in  1913  and  is  sin  vivid  by  bis  wile,  who  lives  in  that  city.  The  Buchanan 
family  is  of  Scotch  ancestry  and  was  founded  in  America  by  Hugh  Buchanan,  grandfather 
of  the  subject  of  this  review,  who  came  from  Scotland  to  the  United  States  in  early  manhood. 
He  located  first  in  New  York  state  and  later  went  to  Wisconsin,  and  thence  to  Iowa,  where 
he  died  in  1882  at  the  age  of  fifty-seven. 

Walter  C.  Buchanan  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  country  schools  of  Lincoln  county, 
South  Dakota,  and  later  attended  business  college  in  Sioux  Falls,  graduating  in  1898.  Fol- 
lowing this  he  entered  the  employ  of  the  Tuthill  Lumber  Company  and  remained  connected 
with  this  concern  for  a  period  of  ten  year-.  He  was  afterward  traveling  salesman  in  North 
Dakota  until  1910.  when  he  established  himself  in  the  lumber  business  at  Letcher,  South 
Dakota,  where  In-  remained  for  two  years.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  disposed  of  his  inter- 
e>t>  then-  and  returned  to  Sioux  Falls,  purchasing  the  business  controlled  by  the  Sioux 
Falls  Lumber  Company  and  reorganizing  this  under  the  name  of  the  W.  ('.  Buchanan  Lum- 
ber Company.  Mr.  Buchanan  has  since  acted  as  secretary  and  manager  of  this  concern  and 
he  has  been  very  successful  in  the  conduct  of  his  interests,  for  he  understands  the  lumber 
business  in  principle  and  detail,  having  become  thoroughly  familiar  with  it  through  long 
experience   in   its   many   departments. 

On  the  34th  of  June,  1905,  at  Sioux  Falls.  Mr.  Buchanan  married  Miss  Nellie  M.  Snyder, 
a  daughter  of  S.  .1.  Snyder,  and  they' have  become  the  parents  of  a  daughter,  Bernice  L.  Mr. 
Buchanan  i^  a  member  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  givfs  his  political  allegiance 
to  tin'  republican  party.  Aside  from  his  connections  with  the  W.  C.  Buchanan  Lumber  Com 
pany  lie  is  well  known  in  the  affairs  of  the  State  Mutual  Fire  Assurance  Company  of  Sioux 
Falls,  serving  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  directors.  His  personal  characteristics  have  gained 
him  the  warm  regard  and  friendship  of  many,  while  in  business  lines  he  has  gained  that 
prominence   which   comes  only  as  a   reward   of   industry   and   perseverance. 


ELIAS    MASON    THOMAS. 


Elias  Mason  Thomas,  a  representative  of  one  of  the  oldest  families  in  the  United 
States,  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war  and  today  one  of  the  valued  and  prominent  residents  "I 
Huron,  has  made  bis  record  an  honor  and  a  credit  to  a  name  that  is  held  in  high  esteem 
and  regard  in  tlie  communities  where  it  is  known.  He  has  been  a  resident  of  Huron  sinci 
1883.  and  during  the  greater  part  of  that  time  has  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business, 
taking  also  a  prominent  and  active  part  in  public  affairs.  He  is  now  doing  ellicienl  and 
creditable   work    as   clerk   of   the   couit-. 

Mr.  Thomas  was  born  in  McHenry  county.  Illinois.  Augusi  ::.  1847.  a  son  of  Elias  A. 
and  Hester  \.  (Snow]  Thomas,  the  former  bom  lugusi  11.  1811,  ami  the  latter  April  28, 
1819.  The  Thomas  family  was  founded  in  America  by  John  Alden,  who  came  over  to  the 
United  States  in  the  Mayflower  and  whose  great-great-great-granddaughter  married  Noah 
Thomas,  of  Middleboro,  Massachusetts.  The  name  Elias  has  been  repeated  in  the  Thomas 
family  through  many  generations  ami  was  borne  by   the  Thomas  who  served  in  the  Revolu- 


818  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

tionary  war  and  witnessed  Burgoyne's  surrender  to  Genera]  Gates.  The  old  musket  which 
he  carried  is  still  in  existence  and  in  the  possession  oi  the  subject  of  this  review.  Klias  A. 
11 'as  moved  from  Vermont  to  Illinois  in  1843,  driving  overland  witli  teams  and  he  set- 
tled in  pioneer  times  in  McHenry  county,  taking  up  government  land,  upon  which  he  lived 
until  his  death.  From  the  time  of  the  inundation  of  the  republican  party  lie  was  a  stanch 
supporter  oi  its  principles  and  he  took  an  intelligent  interest  in  public  affairs.  The  mother 
of  the  subject  oi  this  review  was  a  daughter  of  Eben  Snow,  of  Vermont,  who  served  in  the 
War  ol  1812.  She  was  married  to  Elias  A.  Thomas  December  17,  1840,  and  they  became 
the  parents  of  the  following  children:  Adelia,  who  was  born  .July  29,  1842,  and  who  died 
January  10,  1899;  Emma  11.,  who  was  born  August  5,  1844,  and  who  died  November  23, 
L880;  Elias  Mason,  of  this  review;  Eben  Snow,  who  was  born  November  11,  1849.  and  who 
died  April  8,  1852;  Clara  .Maria,  who  was  born  April  30,  1852,  and  who  died  June  8,  1875; 
and    Sester   Ann,   who   was   born   November  2fi,   1S54.  and  who  died  October   19,   1872. 

Elias  Mason  Thomas  acquired  bis  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  McHenry 
county  and  in  L864  enlisted  lor  service  in  the  Civil  war,  joining  Company  (I,  Fifty-second 
Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry.  He  participated  in  many  important  engagements  and  took 
part  in  Sherman's  march  to  the  sea.  Following  his  honorable  discharge  he  engaged  in 
farming  in  Illinois  for  some  time  and  then  went  to  Chicago,  where  he  held  a  position  as 
bookkeeper.  In  1SS3  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  in  Huron,  and  he  has  since  been 
a  resident  of  that  city  where  he  has  become  widely  and  favorably  known.  He  has  been 
engaged  in  the  real-estate  business  for  many  years  and  lias  been  very  successful  in  that 
field,  being  regarded  as  an  expert  judge  of  land  values.  His  integrity  is  beyond  question  and 
his   ability   of  a   high   order   and    he   has.  therefore,   won  an   enviable   place   in    business   circles. 

On  the  8th  of  December,  1868,  Mr.  Thomas  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ruth  R. 
I  lemon,  of  Michigan,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  three  daughters,  all  of  whom 
are  married.  Mr.  Thomas  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Masonic  lodge,  the  Knights  of 
Pythias  and  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  is  well  known  in  the  affairs  of 
Kilpatrick  Post,  No.  4,  G.  A.  R.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party 
and  during  the  period  of  his  residence  in  Huron  has  taken  an  active  interest  in  public  allairs, 
cooperating  in  all  measures  and  projects  for  the  general  good.  For  six  years  he  served  as 
deputy  treasurer  and  he  was  for  one  term  police  justice.  In  1912  he  was  elected  clerk  of 
Courts  in  Huron  and  lias  since  done  creditable  and  able  work  in  this  office  to  which  he  was 
reelected  in  1914.  Aside  from  this  he  has  taken  part  in  various  progressive  public  move- 
ments, having  been  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  Central  South  Dakota  Fair  and  for  two 
years  its  secretary,  lie  is  a  member  of  the  State  Soldiers'  Home  Hoard  and  was  instru- 
mental in  securing  the  cannon  for  the  courtyard  which  was  presented  to  the  Grand  Army 
■  >l  the  Republic.  He  is  a  man  of  high  standards,  progressive  \  iew  s  and  loyal  public  spirit 
and  has  been  a  factor  in  the  accomplishment  of  a  great  deal  of  important  work  along  lines 
of  community  development. 


EDGAR   DEAN. 


Edgar  Dean,  secretary  and   manager  oi  the   Farmers   Lumber  Company  at  Canton,  is  a 

business  man  wdio  has  worked  his  way  upward  through  close  application  and  energy,  making 
at  all  times  wise  use  of  his  talents  and  his  opportunities.  Public  honor.-,  oi  an  important 
character  have  also  come  to  him  and  in  various  relations  of  lite  his  worth  as  a  man  and  citi- 
zen   is    widely    acknowledged.      lb-    was    born    in    Sullivan    county,    New    York,    on    the    26th    of 

May,    1851,   and    is   a    son    oi   II u.     and    Sarah    (Tompkins)    Dean.      In    early    lite   the    father 

loll., wed  lumbering,  but  afterward  turned  his  attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits.  He 
served  in  the  One  Hundred  and  Twentieth  New  York  Volunteer  Infantry  in  Hie  Civil  war  and 
participated  in  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  lie  is  still  living  at  the  very  advanced  age  of 
ninel  \   one  years,  but  (he  mother  has  passed  away. 

In   the   public  schools   Edgar   Dean   pursued   his  education   and   in   Hie  school  of  experience 

lie    hi-    learned    many   valuable    lessons,      In   early    inanl I    he    followed    tanning   and   also   did 

some  factory  work  for  about  two  years,  remaining  in  the  cast  until  1874,  when  he  deter- 
n id  to  try  his  fortune  in  the  northwest.     Accordingly,  he  made  his  way  to  South   Dakota, 


KlHiAI!   DEAN 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  821 

where  he  arrived  on  the  1st  of  May.  He  filed  on  a  homestead  and  timber  claim  on  the  14th 
of  May,  1874,  and  with  characteristic  energy  began  the  development  and  improvement  of  a 
farm,  which  he  carefully  and  systematically  operated  for  about  fourteen  years,  when  lie 
put  aside  the  active  work  of  the  fields,  although  he  still  owns  the  original  property. 

Mr.  Dean's  fellow  townsmen  have  long  recognized  his  worth  and  ability  and  his  fitness 
for  public  office.  Before  leaving  the  farm  he  was  called  to  the  position  of  county  commis- 
sioner, in  which  he  served  for  two  terms.  He  left  the  farm  when  elected  county  treasurer, 
which  position  he  filled  for  four  years,  proving  a  most  capable  custodian  of  the  public  funds. 
He  then  returned  to  the  farm,  upon  which  he  spent  the  succeeding  two  years.  He  was  again 
elected  to  office  as  he  was  chosen  to  represent  his  district  in  the  state  senate  ami  he  served 
in  that  capacity  for  two  years.  While  thus  engaged  he  purchased  an  interest  in  the  lum- 
ber business,  with  which  he  has  since  been  connected,  and  as  secretary  and  manager  of  the 
Farmers  Lumber  Company  he  is  now  at  the  head  of  a  large  trade,  which  lias  been  greatly 
promoted  through  his  efforts.  His  energy  and  enterprise  are  a  stimulus  to  the  business  and 
his  carefully  formulated  plans  are  carefully  but  promptly  executed,  with  the  result,  that  a 
substantial  income  accrues. 

In  1871,  Mr.  Dean  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lovina  Parker,  a  daughter  of  Parley 
Parker,  of  southern  Indiana,  and  their  children  are:  Ralph  P.;  George  H. ;  Effic,  now  the 
wife  of  C.  H.  Fitch,  of  Lincoln  county;  Edna  J.,  the  wife  of  Dr.  C.  L.  Wendt,  of  Canton;  Ella 
J.,  who  became  the  wife  of  Hudson  Baker  and  died  in  1907;  and  Edgar  Merle. 

The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  to  the  sup- 
port of  which  Mr.  Dean  contributes  liberally.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  repub- 
lican party  and  he  is  unfaltering  in  his  advocacy  of  its  principles.  His  fraternal  relations 
are  with  tin-  Masons  and  the  Odd  Fellows.  He  belongs  to  Silver  Star  Lodge,  No.  4.  1".  & -A.  M., 
and  Siroc  Chapter,  No.  4,  R.  A.  M.  He  is  also  prominent  in  Odd  Fellowship,  bidding  mem- 
bership in  Centennial  Lodge  and  in  the  encampment.  He  is  now  department  commander, 
with  the  rank  of  colonel  of  the  Patriarchs  Militant.  His  life  exemplifies  the  beneficent  spirit 
upon  which  those  organizations  rest,  for  he  is  always  loyal  to  their  teachings.  His  opinions 
cany  weight  in  political  and  business  circles,  for  he  is  recognized  as  a  man  of  sound  judg- 
ment and  keen  discrimination.  No  one  questions  his  devotion  to  the  public  good  in  the  dis- 
charge of  his  official  duties  and  none  have  doubt  as  to  his  integrity  ami  his  enterprise  in  the 
management  of  business  affairs. 


JUDGE  EZRA  ADAMS. 


For  six  years  Judge  Ezra  Adams  ably  served  upon  tin'  county  bench  and  is  an  attorney 
of  prominence  in  Hazel,  Hamlin  county.  He  is  also  president  of  the  Security  Bank  of 
Wallace,  South  Dakota,  and  the  owner  of  a  large  tract  of  land.  lie  was  born  in  Ontario, 
Canada,  on  the  25th  of  May.  1851,  a  son  of  Elihu  and  Dienna  (De  Pencier)  Adams,  both 
natives  of  Ontario.  The  father  fanned  in  that  province  until  alter  the  demise  of  his  wile, 
which  occurred  in  October,  1887.  He  subsequently  came  to  South  Dakota  and  livid  For 
two  years  with  the  subject  of  this  review.  Ife  then  went  to  Los  Angeles,  California,  and 
made  his  home  with  his  son,  Abel  B.  Adams,  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1902,  when 
he  had  reached  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-four  years. 

Judge  Adams  was  reared  at  home  and  puisne, 1  his  education  in  the  public  and  hiuli 
schools  of  Prescott,  Ontario.     After  completing  his  studies  he  secured   a  clerkship   in  a  law 

office  in   Prescott   and   two  years  later   was   made  deputy  clerk   of   courts.      In    1880   he   ca 

to  the  States  and  located  in  Watertown,  Smith  Dakota,  on  the  24th  of  February,  of  that. 
year.  On  the  16th  of  tin-  following  May  he  filed  on  a  preemption  claim  on  section  :.'(), 
Brantford  township,  Hamlin  county,  and  proved  up  upon  this  within  six  months  and  then 
Sled  on  a  homestead  adjoining.  In  November,  1883,  he  took  up  a  tree  claim  adjacent  to 
his  other  holdings  and  from  time  to  time  bought  land  until  he  now  owns  seven  quarter 
sections  in  one  body  and  also  holds  title  to  a  half  section  in  Stanley  county,  this  state. 
The  prices  which  he  paid  for  the  land  that  he  bought  at  various  periods  indicate  the 
advance  in  realty  values.  In  1887  or  1sss  lie  purchased  a  quarter  section  for  eight  hundred 
and  forty-five  dollars,  the  following  year  he  paid  twelve  hundred  dollars  for  one  hundred  and 


822  HIST'  IRY  <  IF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

sixty  acres,  five  years  later  a  quartei  section  cost  him  three  thousand,  two  hundred 
and  eighty  dollars,  and  -till  latei  he  had  to  paj  sixty-four  hundred  dollars  in  order  to  buy 
one  hundred  and  sixtj  acres.  In  L909  he  built  a  fine  residence  and  set  of  farm  buildings 
upon  the  place  for  which  hi    paid  eight   hundred  and  forty-five  dollars. 

Sifter  coming  to  South  Dakota  Judge  Adams  was  elected  clerk  of  the  circuit  court 
of  Baralin  countj  and  Berved  for  two  terms  in  that  office,  from  1892  to  L895.  During  this 
time  he  continued  his  law  studies  and  after  the  expiration  of  his  sen. ml  term  as  clerk 
he  completed  his  preparation  for  the  legal  profession  in  the  office  of  Judge  Julian  Bennett 
of  Watertown.  On  t In-  ,">tli  ot  October,  lsn-j.  he  passed  the  examination  before  the  state 
board  at    Pierre  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar.     He  subsequently  opened  offices  in  Castlewood, 

where  he  successfully    | iticed  Ins  profession   Eor  foui   years.     During  this  time,  or  in   1895, 

he  was  elected  states  attorney  and  acceptably  discharged  the  duties  of  that  oilier  for  two 
terms,  his  record  winning  him  reelection.  In  his  capacity  as  states  attorney  he  prosecuted 
the  first  murder  rase  ever  tried  in  that  county,  namely,  the  notorious  Tom  Hall  case.  The 
criminal  in  question  was  convicted  and  is  now  serving  a  life  sentence  in  the  -tale  prison. 
From  1900  to  1906  Judge  Adams  served  upon  the  county  bench  and  his  rulings  and 
decisions  were  marked  by  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  law  and  a  strict  and  equable  appli- 
cation of  its  principles  to  the  matters  in  question.  Suae  coming  to  Hazel  in  1906  be  has 
become    recognized   as   one   of   the   leaders   of    the   local   bar   and   has   a    representative   am! 

nerative    i itice.     He   is   also  president   of   the  Security   Bank  of   Wallace,  Codington 

county,   ami    is    much    interested    in    everything  that   subserves   the   interests   of   his   seption 

of    the     state. 

.Indue  Adams  was  married  in  February,  18T2,  to  Miss  Esther  L.  Howe,  of  Kemptville, 
Ontario,  and  to  this  union  nine  children  have  been  born,  eight  of  whom  survive.  Morton 
A.  resides  in  Pierre,  and  is  chief  clerk  in  the  office  of  the  commissioner  of  schools  and  public 
lands.  Amos  E.  is  cashier  of  the  Security  State  Bank  and  a  resident  of  Wallace.  Dr.  Bui 
ton  A.  lives  in  Bristol.  William  W.  and  Harold  Hugh  are  farming  the  home  place.  Lulu  I!. 
is  the  wife  of  Andrew  .Melliain,  a  banker  oi  Bazel.  tannic  M.  is  the  wife  of  I'.  II.  Setbacken, 
a    fanner  of   Hamlin   county.      Myrtle    M.  is  the   wife  of   A.   .1.   Buskrud,  a    hardware  merchant 

of  Hazel. 

Judge  Adams  is  a  republican  in  politics  ami  is  [oyal  in  his  support  of  the  policies  of 
that  organization,  lb-  is  a  member  of  the  Episcopal  church  but.  attends  the  Methodist 
Episcopal   church,   to   which   his   wife   belongs.     Fraternally   he   belongs   to  the   Masons   and 

tlie   Modern   Woodmen.     Aside   from   his  position  as  oi f  Hie   leaders  of  the  local  bar.  he 

is  held  iii  Ihe  highest  esteem  in  Hazel,  as  all  who  Isnovi  him  recognize  and  value  his  integrity 
and  his  many  other  admirable  personal  qualities. 


OSC  \l!  VV.  NVSTI  i:\. 


Oscar  VV.  Nystuen,  manager  for  South  Dakota  for  the  Union  Central  Life  fnsurance 
Company  of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  was  bom  in  Valders,  Norway,  September  II.  1880.  He  is  a  son 
of   K.    Is.  and    Marian    (Wangenstein)    Nystuen,   both   of  whom   were  also   born   in   Norway. 

With   his  parents,  brothers  and  sisler  he  ca to  the   I  nited   Slates   in    1882.     The  family 

ettled  in  Worth  county,  fowa,  where  thej  remained  until  1891.  His  lather  then  purchased 
land   in    Freebon ty.  Minnesota,  within  a   mile  of   Albert    Lea,  and   upon  this  propertj 

he    still    1'eshle-.       lie    has   slll\i\od    his    will'    since    March,    1903. 

Oscai  \\  Nystuen  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Ubert  Lea, 
Minnesota,  and  later  alien, led  Luther  Academy  in  that  city,  lie  turned  his  attention  first 
tn  Hie  newspaper  business,  a, -ting  as  a  reporter  and  rising  from  this  position  to  he  editor 
,,;  iii.'  Times  Enterprise  at  Albert  Lea.  Following  tins  he  spent  eighteen  months  as 
confidential  agent    for  a   huge  wholesale  house  in  Chicago  and  then   in   April.   1910,  came  to 

5 »    I  all  ,  South    Dakota,  as  general  agent    for  the  smith    Dakota   branch  of   the  Scandia 

Life  Insurance  Company,  lie  held  that  position  for  three  years  and  then  on  the  19th  of 
March,  1913,  was  made  state  manager  for  the  i  nion  Central  Life  Insurance  Company  of 
Cincinnati.  He  has  accomplished  a  great  deal  oi  capable  work  in  this  responsible  position 
ami  is  iegai. led  as  one  of  the  leading  and  successful  business  men  of  Sioux  Falls. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  823 

On  the  -1st  of  June,  1905,  at  Albert  Lea,  Minnesota,  Mr.  Nystuen  was  united  in  mar- 
riage   to    .Miss   Alice   Lillian    White,   the   eerei ty    being    performed    by   the   bride's    father. 

Rev.  K.  E.  White,  assisted  by  Rev,  G.  II.  Patterson.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Nystuen  have  become 
the  parents  of  three  daughters,   Dorothy  .Marian.  Harriett    Annabel  and  Lois   Lillian.     Mrs. 

Nystuen   is   regarded  by  critics — as  criticisms  from  authorities  and  newspapers   ir Boston 

to  Los  Angeles,  Spokane  to  Minneapolis  disclose — as  the  possessor  of  one  of  the  most 
wonderfully   beautiful  voices  in  the  country. 

.Mr.  Nystuen  is  a  member  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the 
republican  party.  He  is  a  Scottish  Kite  Mason,  belonging  to  the  Shrine,  and  holds  member- 
ship also  in  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Elks  Club  of  Sioux  Falls.  The  duties  of  his 
position  with  the  Union  Central  Life  Insurance  Company  have  always  been  di-charged  in  a 
capable,  far-sjghted  and  progressive  way,  and  in  both  business  and  social  life  he  occupies  an 
enviable  position. 


.1  WILS  McNENNY. 


James  McNenny,  judge  of  the  circuit  court,  with  jurisdiction  over  Lawrence,  Butte  and 
Meade  counties,  his  home  being  at  Sturgis,  has  long  enjoyed  statewide  reputation  as  an  able 
lawyer  and  jurist.  He  was  bom  in  Chicago,  Illinois,  December  C,  1874.  His  paternal  grand- 
father was  one  of  the  pi lers  of  that  state,  settling  in  early  days  upon  a   homestead   mar 

Elgin,  where  he  continued  to  reside  until  his  life's  labors  were  ended.  He  was  a  native  of 
New  York  and  was  of  Scotch-Irish  descent.  His  son,  James  McNenny,  Sr..  lived  in  Chicago 
until  his  death  and  was  engaged  in  the  dairy  business.  He  married  Julia  Harrington,  a 
native  of   Ire  land  but  now  a  resident  of  Meade  county,  South  Dakota. 

Judge  McNenny  attended  the  Chicago  public  schools  until  nine  years  of  age,  when  in 
1884  his  mother  with  her  four  children  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  upon  a  farm  in 
Meade  county.  The  entire  cash  capital  of  the  Eamily  at  that  time  was  less  than  one  hundred 
dollars.  lames  McNenny  attended  the  only  district  school  available,  walking  three  miles 
across  the'  prairies  in  order  to  receive  the  instruction  therein  given.  He  later  had  the  benefit 
of  two   years'  study   in  the   schools  of  Rapid  City  and   in   1S99  he  began   reading  law   in  the 

mi.,  .,i  Mike  McMahon.  He  afterward  entered  the  Highland  Park  College  at  Des  Moines, 
[owa,  where  he  pursued  the  study  of  law  and  special  courses,  including  oratory.  He  had 
previously  learned  stenography  and  he  made  his  way  through  college  by  doing  stenographic 
work  for  lawyers  in  the  evenings  and  on  Saturdays.  He  was  graduated  with  the  class  of 
1901  and  then  took  the  Iowa  state  examination,  which  won  him  admission  to  the  bar  with 
the  remarkable  percentage  of  ninety-nine  and  one-half.  In  July  of  the  same  year  he  was 
admitted  to  the  South  Dakota  bar  and  locate, 1  for  practice  at  Sturgis.  The  following  year 
he  joined  Charles  ('.  Polk,  under  the  firm  name  of  Polk  &  McNenny,  which  association  was 
continued  until  1908.  He  was  elected  states  attorney  of  Meade  county  in  1903  ami  con- 
tinued in  that  office  until  190T.  In  February  of  the  latter  year  he  was  appointed  county 
judge  by  Governor  Crawford  and  was  reelected  to  the  office  at  the  following  election,  con- 
tinuing upon  the  bench  until  January  1,  1911.  He  made  an  excellent  record  in  that  position 
and  "won  golden  opinions  from  all  sorts  of  people"  by  reason  of  the  fairness  and  impartiality 
of  his  decisions.  He  acted  as  city  attorney  for  Sturgis  for  a  period  of  six  years  and  in 
January,  1914,  he  was  appointed  to  the  circuit  bench  by  Governor  Byrne,  so  that  he  is  now 
serving  as  judge  of  the  circuit  which  embraces  the  three  counties  of  Lawrence,  Butte  and 
Meade,  lie  has  the  happy  faculty  of  losing  personal  prejudices  and  any  peculiarities  of 
disposition  in  the  impartiality  of  the  office  to  which  life,  liberty  and  property  must  look  for 
in  ei  ection. 

Throughout  the  period  of  his  residence  in  South  Dakota,  .lames  McNenny  has  been  an 
important  factor  in  public  life,  contributing  in  large  measure  to  those  movements  which  have 
worked   foi    lie-    benefit    and   upbuilding  of  city,  comity   and   state.      For   some   years  he  served 

as  clerk  of  the  board  of  education  of  sturgis.     He   has  1 n   for  years  much    interested   in 

state  militarj  affairs.  Joining  the  South  Dakota  National  Guard  as  a  private,  he  has  advanced 
through    successive    promotions    to    the    rank    of    major    and    is    now    commanding    the    Third 

Battalion  of   the  Smith    Dakota   National   Guard.      He   was   in    1908  a    member  of  the   first   rifle 


824  HISTi  >RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

team  sent  to  the  national  encampment  at  Camp  Perry.  For  our  year  he  served  as  quarter- 
master and  for  a  time  was  judge  advocate  general  ol  the  military  organization  of  the  state. 

On  the  11th  of  February,  L902,  Mr.  McNennj  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Kate 
I l.i Unit ,  a  daughter  of  James  B.  and  Margarel  (Moore)  Halbert  and  a  niece  of  the  late  Judge 
Joseph  li.  Moore,  of  Lend.  South  Dakota.  James  IS.  Halbert  was  a  prominent  railway  builder 
residing  in  Apopka,  Florida,  and  both  he  and  his  wife  came  of  old  southern  colonial  families. 
To  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  McNenny  have  been  born  five  children,  namely:  Kate,  Harold,  Marion.  Mabel 
and   Wilbur. 

Judge  McNenny  is  a  republican  in  his  political  views  and  does  all  in  his  power  to  further 
the  interests  of  the  party  and  secure  the  adoption  of  the  principles  which  he  believes  are 
best  adapted  to  good  government.  He  is  a  Mason  and  a  member  of  the  Ancient  Order  of 
United  Workmen  and  his  wife  lias  membership  with  the  Daughters  of  the  American  Revolution. 
They  occupy  an  enviable  position  in  the  social  circles  of  city  and  state  and  Judge  McNenny  is 
recognized  as  an  exceptionally  aide  lawyer,  with  a  splendid  record  as  a  jurist  since  his  elevation 
to  the  bench. 


CALVIN  J.  B.  HARRIS. 


Practicing  at    the   liar   of   Yankton,  Calvin   .1.    I!.    Harris  has  gained   a  g 1   clientage,   the 

result  of  his  recognized  ability  to  successfully  solve  intricate  and  involved  legal  problems. 
In  other  directions,  too,  he  has  left  his  impress  upon  the  history  of  the  state,  notably  as  a 
member  of  the  constitutional  convention  of  1889.  He  was  born  in  Danville,  Vermont,  on  the 
2d  of  February,  1  s-l 4,  and  has.  therefore,  completed  the  Psalmist's  allotted  span  of  three 
-core  years  and  ten,  but  in  spirit  and  interests  he  seems  yet  in  his  prime  and  his  activity  as 

iiiber  oi  the  bar  is  undiminished.     His  lather,  William  II.  Harris,  was  likewise  a   native 

oi  the  Green   Mountain  state.     The  earlier  members  of  the  family  came  from  Massachusetts, 

where  the  first  American  ancestor  settled  on   emigrating    fr England  about    L630.      William 

II.  Harris  was  united  in  marriage  to  Louisa  Danforth,  a  daughter  of  Leonard  and  Betsy 
(Henry)  Danforth.  the  former  a  relative  of  the  Patrick  Henry  family  of  Virginia.  Mrs. 
Hani-  was  a  native  oi  Vermont,  to  which  state  her  parents  removed  from  New  Hampshire 
soon  after  the  Revolutionary  war.  The  maternal  greal  grandfather  of  C.  .1.  B.  Harris  was 
ll'iii\  Little,  who  valiantly  served  in  defense  of  the  cause  of  liberty  in  the  Revolutionary 
war.     His  great-granduncle,  Henry   Marchant,   was  the   Hisi    United   states  judge  of   Rhode 

Island,  a  position  to  which  he  was  appointed  by   President   Washington,  el sing  that  office 

in  preference  to  a  place  in  Washington's  cabinet,  lie  was  also  a  member  of  the  convention 
which    framed   the   United   States  constitution. 

In  the  public  schools  of  Danville,  Vermont,  Calvin  -I.  1!.  Harris  acquired  his  early  educa- 
tion, which  was  supplemented   by  study  in  the  Phillips  Academy  of   Danville,  Ver t.  ami 

In  the  Burlington  high  school,  in  which  he  pursued  his  preparatory  course.  War  drove  all 
other  thoughts  from  his  mind,  however,  and  with  patriotic  spirit  aroused  he  offered  his  serv- 
ices  to   the  government    on    the   30th   of   September.    1861,   enlisting   in    the   sixth    Vermont 

Infantry,  with  which  he  served   until  July   l.   1865,  being    firsl    sergeant   at   tic  tii f  his 

discharge.  He  participated  in  the  battles  of  I a  Mills.  Williamsburg,  the  seven  days'  engage- 
ment   in    front    of   Kiel mil.   the  second    battle  of    Hull    Run,  South    Mountain,   Antietaui.    fled 

cricksburg.  Chancellorsville,  the  third  battle  of    Fredericksburg,  Gettysburg,  the   Wilderness 

and  Petersburg  and.  though  often  in  the  thickest  ol  I  he  fight  in  many  of  the  most  hotly 
contested  engagements  of  the  war,  he  was  never  wounded,  lie  has  maintained  pleasant  rela- 
tion- with  hi-  old  army  c rades  as  a  member  of  Phil  Keamy  Post,  No.  7.  G.  A.  R.,  of  Yank- 
ton, of  which  he  has  served  as  commander  and  has  been  lie-  official  delegate  to  many  national 

enca  mpmenl     . 

Following  the  close  of  the  war  Mr.  Harris  began  reading  law,  pursuing  his  studies  in 
Danville,  iii  St.  Johnsbury  and  in  Montpelier,  Vermont.  He  was  admitted  to  practice  at  the 
bar  of  his  native  slate  in  December,  1867,  and  there  followed  his  profession  through  the 
ensuing  two  years.  In  1870  lie  came  to  Yankton  and  has  since  been  a  representative  of  the 
bar  of  that  city.  In  the  early  days  he  practiced  all  over  the  settled  portions  of  Dakota  ter- 
ritory, but    with  the  rapid  growth  of  his  district   his  efforts  have  naturally  been   more  and 


CALVIN  J.   B.   HARRIS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  827 

more  closely  confined  to  Yankton  and  lie  has  appeared  in  connection  with  much  important 
litigation  tried  in  the  courts  of  his  district. 

Mr.  Harris  has  been  a  recognized  leader  in  political  circles  as  a  supporter  of  the  demo- 
cratic party.  While  in  his  native  city  he  was  for  two  years  superintendent  of  schools  and 
since  coming  to  Yankton  has  been  honored  with  various  public  offices,  serving  as  a  member 
of  the  city  council  for  two  years  and  for  two  terms  as  mayor.  He  was  for  eleven  years  city 
attorney,  comprising  eleven  separate  terms,  and  his  election  to  the  office  indicated  the  public 
confidence  in  his  professional  ability  and  in  his  devotion  to  the  public  good.  In  1883  he  became 
a  member  of  the  volunteer  constitutional  convention  and  in  1889  was  chosen  a  member  of 
the  permanent  constitutional  convention,  which  framed  the  present  organic  law  of  the  state. 
He  took  an  active  part  in  its  deliberations  ami  thus  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  upon 
the  history  of  South  Dakota. 

In  January,  1881,  Mr.  Harris  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mary  Noonan,  a  daughter 
of  John  Noonan,  of  Yankton,  and  to  them  have  been  born  four  children:  C.  J.  B.,  of  Chi- 
cago, who  is  engaged  in  the  engraving  business;  Mrs.  Alice  Ladd,  of  Omaha:  Josephine,  liv- 
ing in  Omaha,  Nebraska;  and  William  S.,  of  Chicago.  The  family  attend  the  Catholic  church 
and  Mr.  Harris  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason.  Aside  from  his  membership  in  the  Grand 
Army  of  the  Eepublic  he  is  connected  with  the  Union  Veterans  Union.  He  stands  today  as 
one  of  the  foremost  citizens  of  Yankton,  well  fitted  for  leadership  and  active  in  advancing 
all  those  interests  which  are  vital  forces  in  civic  betterment  and  public  improvement. 


REV.  JOHN  NANGLE  FITZGERALD. 

Rev.  John  Nangle  Fitzgerald,  pastor  of  St.  Mary's  Catholic  church  at  Rapid  City,  was 
born  in  Belfast,  New  York,  June  29,  1882.  His  father,  Patrick  Fitzgerald,  was  a  railroad 
man  and  farmer  and  was  a  son  of  Patrick  Fitzgerald,  Sr.,  a  native  of  Limerick  county, 
Ireland,  whence  he  came  to  the  United  States,  settling  in  New  York  in  1837.  The  mother 
of  our  subject  was  in  her  maidenhood  Mary  Nangle,  a  daughter  of  John  and  Bridget  (Moran) 
Nangle,  both  of  Roscommon  county,  Ireland.  Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fitzgerald  are  still  resi- 
dents of  Belfast,  New  York,  where  they  have  reared  their  family  of  eight  children. 

Father  John  Nangle  Fitzgerald,  who  was  the  sixth  in  order  of  birth,  supplemented  his 
elementary  education  by  study  in  St.  Bonaventures  College  and  Seminary  at  Allegany,  New 
York,  where  he  pursued  his  classical  courses  followed  by  study  in  philosophy  and  theology. 
He  was  ordained  to  the  priesthood  on  the  10th  of  June,  1911,  at  St.  Joseph's  Cathedral  by 
the  Rt.  Rev.  Charles  Colton,  Bishop  of  Buffalo.  Immediately  after  his  ordination  he  came 
to  South  Dakota,  taking  charge  of  the  parish  of  Burke  in  Gregory  county  and  also  having 
under  his  care  the  several  missions  in  the  surrounding  territory.  In  October,  1913,  he  was 
appointed  to  Rapid  City,  where  he  has  one  of  the  largest  and  most,  desirable  charges  in  the 
state.  He  is  a  zealous  and  able  churchman,  well  known  as  a  pulpit  orator  of  unusual  eloquence, 
while  his  supervision  of  all  departments  of  church  work  has  greatly  furthered  the  interests 
of  the  cause. 

Outside  his  strictly  sectarian  duties  he  finds  time  to  take  an  active  and  helpful  interest 
in  all  questions  of  public  moment  and  can  always  be  depended  upon  for  cooperation  in  any 
movement  looking  toward  the  civic  betti  rment  of  the  city  and  community. 


ALLEN  E.  FELLOWS. 


Wide  experience,  keen  insight  and  business  discrimination  have  formed  the  basis  of  the 
success  of  Allen  R.  Fellows,  one  of  the  leading  and  valued  business  men  of  Simix  Falls.  He 
is  vice  president  and  general  manager  of  the  Brown  Drug  Company  and  he  holds  a  position 
of  prominence  and  importance  in  business  circles  of  the  city.  He  was  born  on  a  farm  in 
Cook  county,  Illinois.  April  21,  1866,  and  is  a  son  of  Jonathan  and  Charlotte  Augusta 
(Rich)    Fellows.     The  father  was  a  native  of  New   York   state,  as  was  also   the  grandfather 


828  HISTi  IRY  l  IF   S(  >UTH    DAKOTA 

of  the  subject  of  this  review,  Samuel    Fellows.     The   family  came  from   England  and   is  of 
Si  otch  [rish  dei  i  ent 

Allen   R.   Fellows  acquired   his  education   in  the  public  schools  of   Duntoij,  now  Arling- 

1 [eights,   Cook   county,    Illinois,   and    in    the   public   schools   of   Chicago,  completing    the 

grammar-sc I  course  in   1879.    He  began  his  business  career  as  clerk  in  a   wholesale  drug 

l"'"?"'  '"  Chicago  ai   thr lollars  a   week  and  remained  with  tins  concern   for  eleven  years, 

"-"'■-  u>   lllr  '""'''  "'   his  ability  and  energy  to  be  city  buyer,  a  position  in  which  his  salary 
V'A     thirty-five  dollars  per  week.   Following   this  Mr.   Fellows  was   for  eight    years  salesman 

'"'    J '<  ""•"  A   '  ompany,  u esale  druggists  oi  (  hicago,  whom  he  represented   in   Dakota 

territory.     In    1898  he  resigned  that  position  and  entered  the  employ  of   Humeston,  Keeling 
A    Company,  owners  of  another  Chicago  wholesale  drug  house,  becoming   their  stock   buyer! 

Al   ""'  r"'1  '"    '"">'  years  he  bought  an   interest  in  a  manufacturing  drug   house 

:""1  :"   the  ""l   of  a   similar  period  of  time  disposed   of   his   interests   in   that    concern   and 
located   in   Sioux    Kails,   buying   an   interest    in   the  Brown    Drug   Company,  of   whirl,   he   has 

"'""'r   '"•''"    vice   president  and  general   mi ger.    lie   understands   the   drug   business   in   all 

of  its  departments  and   his  energetic  and   well-directed  efforts  are  important  factors  in  the 
growth  ol   the  concern  with  which  he  is  connected. 

1,11    'he    1st   of  January,    L888,   in   Chicago,   Illinois.    Mr.    Fellows    married   Miss    Harriet 
E-  ''''  Fever  an, I  they  have  become  the  parents  of  three  children:   Lulu   Augusta,  a  graduate 

1,1  '  arlcton  Colleg :  NTorthfield,  .Minnesota,  and  now  a  teacher  in  the  high  school  at    Prince 

ton,    Minnesota;    Harriet    Lindwood,   who   was  graduated    from    Beloit    College   in    L913;    and 
Agnes  Edna,  a  student   in  Carleton  College  at    Northfield,  Minnesota. 

Mr.   Fellows   belongs   to   the   Masonic  order,  holding    membership   in   the   shrine,  and    is 

als " r  of  the   Elks  ami  ,,t  the  Dacotah  ami  the  Commercial  Clubs,    lie  is  president 

of  the  Sioux    Kails  Countrj    Club  ami   president    of   the  Credit    Men's   Association   of   Sioux 
|,:llls-    llls   political   allegiance   is  given   to  the   republican    party.     Throughout    his   business 

' er  he  has  manifested  an  aptitude  tor  successful  management  ami  his  labors  have  resulted 

111  the  attainment  of  a  prosperity  which  now  places  him  among  the  men  ol  affluence  in  this 
city. 


LESLIE  ('.  KROH. 


Leslie  < '.  Kroh,  engaged  in  the  lumber  business  in  Yankton,  is  a  native  of  Illinois.  He 
was  horn  in  Albany,  that  slate,  on  the  1.5th  of  November,  1862,  and  is  a  son  of  William 
'•  Kroh,  wh,,  was  a  native  of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  while  the  grandfather  was  born  in  Germany. 
W'lliani  G.  Kroh  conducted  Imsiness  as  a  hardware  merchant  ami  in  L882  removed  to  the 
far   west,  spending  his  last    days   in   I, lain,,  when-  he  passed  away   in    L894.     His  wife,  who 

b the  maiden   name  of   Alice  Alvoid,   "a-  a   native  oi    Pennsylvania   ami   in   their   family 

u  er,-  n\  e  children 

Leslie  C.  Kroh,  the  third  in  order  of  birth,  was  educated  in  the  graded  and  high  schools 
of    Lyons,   [owa,  and   in   a    Imsiness  college,  becoming  thus   well   qualified   for  entrance   into 

commercial  circles.    He  first    beci !0i tted   with   the   lumber  trade  at    Clinton,   [owa,  as 

an  employe  of  the  Clinton   Lumber  C pany,  with   which   he  remai 1   for  three   years.    He 

afterward  pent  one  year  in  the  employ  ol  J.  II.  Queal  A  Company  at  lies  Moines,  Iowa, 
ami  subsequently  removed  to  Maurice,  [owa,  when-  he  remained  for  a  year,  lie  afterward 
spenl   a   decade  in   Sutherland,   [owa,  as  manager  of  a   lumberyard,  ami   in    1897  the  present 

business  was  established   in   ifankton   with   Mr.  Kroh   in  charge,   lie  also  has  supervisii ver 

teen   other   branch   yards   and    the   eompanj    with    which    he   is  connected    is  one  of   the 

-i  extensive  lumber  concerns  of  the  state,  their  business  constantly  growing  and  expand- 
ing along   substantial   lines.     Mr.   Kroh   is   familiar   with   every    phase  of   the   lumber   trade, 

knows   the  condition   of   the   market    1    the   demands   of   the   public,   and    his    readiness   to 

M've    the    people    in    an    I aide    and    efficient     manner    is    a    potent     feature    in    his    si ess. 

111    i     a     tockholder  in  and   superintendent   of  the  Queal   interest!  and   is   the  auditor. 

On  the  3rd  ol  April.  1887,  Mr.  Kroh  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mollic  K.  Known, 
a  daughtei  oi  James  Brown,  a  native  ,,f  Maryland,  and  to  them  have  Keen  born  two  chil- 
dren:    Mabel  Alice,  a  gradual the  Maryland  College  for  Women  at   Lutherville,  Maryland; 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  829 

and  William  Leslie,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  high  school  at  Yankton  ami  is  now  with  bis 
father  as  assistant  auditor  of  a  system  of  lumberyards  controlled  by  Mr.  Kroh. 

The   famih    hold    mbership   in   the   Congregational   church   and   occupy    a    prominent 

social  position.  Mr.  Kroh  is  a  valuable  representative  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd 
Fellows  and  of  the  Masonic  fraternity,  in  which  he  has  attained  the  thirty-second  degree 
of  the  Scottish  Rite  in  the  consistory.  He  is  a  republican  in  his  political  views,  but  votes 
independently  when  there  is  no  issue  before  the  people.  His  strong  and  salient  characteris- 
tics are  such  as  have  qualified  him  for  leadership.  Me  possesses  much  of  the  spirit  of  initi- 
ative and  seems  to  readily  recognize  the  various  conditions  which  point  out  the  path  to 
success.  His  close  application  and  indefatigable  industry  have-  continuously  advanced  him 
in  his  business  career  until  he  now  ranks  among  the  foremost  lumber  merchants  of  the 
northw  est. 


FRED  II.  HOLLIS1  II. 


Among  the  men  who  have  during  the  past  quarter  oi  a  century  aided  in  developing  and 
shaping  the  business  history  of  Sioux  Falls  is  F'red  II.  Hollister,  who  since  L887  has  been 
Identified  with  various  important  business  interests  here.  Since  the  organization  of  the 
Brown   Drug   Company    he   has   been   its   secretary   and   treasurer  and   he   is   connected   with 

financial  interests  as  i imber  of  the  board  of  directors  of  the  State  Hank  &  Tim -l  Company. 

He  was  born  in  Rockton,  Illinois,  August  21*  1865,  and  is  a  sou  of  George  II.  and  Fanny  E. 
(Hooker)  Hollister.  He  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Rockton  and  Rockford, 
Illinois,  and  in  lss~  moved  to  Sioux  Palis,  South  Dakota,  where  he  engaged  in  real  estate 
and  banking,  later  adding  fire  insurance  to  the  list  of  his  activities.  Upon  the  organization 
oi  i  he  Brown  Drug  Company  he  was  made  secretary  and  treasurer,  offices  which  he  has  filled 
with  credit  and  ability  since  that  time.  His  work  has  been  one  of  the  important  factors  in 
the  rapid  success  of  this  enterprise  and  through  his  connection  with  it  he  has  added  to  his 
reputation  as  a  farsighted  and  progressive  business  man.  In  addition  to  bis  position  with 
the  Brown  Drug  Company  Mr.  Hollister  is  also  a  member  of  the  board  of  directors  of  the 
State  Bank  &  Trust  Company.  As  a  financier  he  stands  high  in  the  public  esteem  and  his 
business   probity   is   beyond  question. 

On  the  21st  of  December,  1893,  at  Dell  Rapids,  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Hollister  was  united 
in  marriage  to  Miss  Belle  L.  Gifford,  and  tiny  have  become  the  parents  of  three  children, 
Helen  Hooker.  Man   Gifford  and   fiances.     Mr.  Hollistei   is  a  member  of  the  Episcopal  church 

and  belongs  to  the  i  ountry  ami  Dacotah  (  bibs.    He  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Mas ■ 

older,   holding   membership    in    the   Knights   Templar   <•• nandery   and    in    the   Shrine.     His 

political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party.  Mr.  Hollister  has  been  a  resident  of 
Sioux  Falls  for  over  twenty-live  years  and  all  with  whom  he  has  come  in  contact  have 
recognized  his  sterling   qualities  and  have  accorded  to  him  their  respect   and  goodwill. 


ANTON  ANFINSON. 


Anton    Anfinson,  a    well   known   contractor   and   builder  of   VVakonda,  was   born    in   Clay 

< ity  in   1868,  a  son  of  John  and  Maret  Anfinson,  both  natives  of  Norway.     They  removed 

to  the  United  States  in  their  youth  ami  settled  in  Wisconsin,  where  their  marriage  occurred. 
In  1867  they  came  to  South  Dakota  and  located  in  Clay  county,  when.  He.  father  look  up 
governmeiil  land  in  Norway  township  near  the  Missouri  river.  He  made  that  farm  In- 
home  until  his  death,  which  i urred  in    ]s::_>.     His   widow    subsequently  married  again   but 

passed   away    in    1ST,",.     There   were    four  children    b\    lei'    id -I    marriage,  of   whom    the   subject 

of  this  review   is  tie.  eldest,  II thers  being:      Martin,  a    fanner  of  Nebraska;   II 'gie,  the 

wife  oi  Henry  Hanson,  who  resides  in  northwestern  South  Dakota;  and  John,  who  did  in 
Nebraska  when  twelve  years  ol   age.    To  the  second   union  was  born  a  daughter,  Anna,  now 

the    w  il'e    of    AKa    Law  I  on,   ol    \  ei  n  il  lion. 

Anton   Anfinsoi eived  his  early  education  in   the  country  schools  of  (lay  county  and 


830  HIST  )RY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

after  the  death  of  his  parents  was  taken  into  the  home  of  an  aunt,  Guri  Lorenson,  who 
cared  for  all  of  the  children  until  her  death,  in  18S0.  He  and  his  brothers  and  sisters  then 
lived  with  an  uncle  until  they  reached  mature  years.  After  attaining  his  majority  Mr. 
Anfinson  spent  Bix  years  at   farm  work  and  also  learned  the  carpenter's  trade.     At  the  end 

of  thai  time  he  and  hi-  brother  Martin  purchased  eighty  acres  of  school  land  in  Clay  county, 
which  they  cultivated  for  three  years,  after  which  they  rented  it.  He  has  since  <le\oted  his 
time  ami  energy  to  carpentering  and  contracting.  He  builds  brick  as  well  as  frame  buildings 
and  also  does  all  kinds  ol  cement  work.  He  has  erected  many  of  tin'  line  houses  ami  liarns 
in  (lay  county  ami  lias  built  practically  all  of  the  new  buildings  in  Wakonda  in  the  last 
seven  years.  He  is  an  expert  workman  himself  ami  demands  thorough  work  from  all  those 
in  his  employ.  He  is  scrupulous  in  living  up  to  his  contracts  ami  has  gained  an  enviable 
reputation  in  (lay  county.  During  the  last  seven  years  he  has  lived  at  Wakonda  ami  owns 
considerable  property  there,  including  his  residence  and  a  carpenter  shop  ami  mill. 

Mr.  Anfinson  is  a  republican  and,  although  no  seeker  for  official  preferment,  is  serving 
as  trust i    Wakonda.      His    fraternal   relations   are   with   the  Independent   Order   of  Odd 

fellows. 

Iii  )'.)02  Mr.  Anfinson  was  married  to  Mis,  .Mac  c.  Lindgren,  who  was  born  in  Chicago, 
a  daughter  of  Aniund  and  Alice  Lindgren.  She  is  a  highly  educated  woman,  having  attended 
college  in  Yankton.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Anfinson  three  children  have  been  born:  Margaret, 
whose  birth  occurred  in  1903  and  who  is  attending  school;  Lorens,  born  in  1908;  and  Fay, 
whose  birth  occurred  in  1913.  The  family  belong  to  the  Congregational  church  and  the 
sincerity  of  their  religious  faith  is  seen  in  their  daily  lives,  which  are  upright  and  marked 
with  the  spirit  of  brotherly  helpfulness, 


JUDGE  LOOMIS  STEVENS  CULL. 

Judge   Loomis  Stevens  Cull,  lawyer  ami  jurist,  who  has  been   prominently  < nected   with 

public  affairs  in  Rapid  City  ami  the  Black  Hills  country  ami  for  more  than  three  decades 
one  of  the  distinguished  members  of  the  Dakota  bar,  was  bom  in  Waterville,  Vermont, 
•  Inly  24,  L860,  the  youngest  son  of  Richard  T.  and  frames  M.  (Stevens)  Cull.  The  father 
was  a  native  of  Hatley,  Quebec,  Canada,  ami  became  a  merchant  ami  manufacturer,  lie 
crossed  the  bonier  into  the  United  States  in  1st:.',  settling  in  Vermont,  where  he  engaged  in 
the   manufacture  of  starch,     He  attained   success   in   business  ami   prominence   in  connection 

«ith   polil  leal  a  Hairs  of  the  state,  ami   was  serving  as  a    niber  of  the  Vermont   legislature  at 

the    time   of   the   outbreak    of    the   Civil    war.      I'r pted    by    a    spirit    of    patriotism    that    was 

manifest  m  his  defense  of  the  cause  of  his  adopted  country,  1 nlisted  in  the  Seventh  Ver- 
mont Volunteer  Infantry  ami  was  commissioned  second  lieutenant,  lie  died  in  the  service 
ai  New  Orleans  in  1862.  His  wife  was  a  daughter  of  Daniel  ami  Polly  (Loomis)  Stevens, 
natives  of  Vermont  ami  descendants  of  old  colonial  families  of  New  England.  Mis.  Cull  long 
survived   her  husband,  passing  away    in    Iowa    in    1909. 

Judge  Cull  of  this  review  is  the  youngest  in  a  family  of  live  children.     After  completing 
his  preparatory  schooling  he  entered  the  Norwich  University,  pursuing  a  classical  course.    He 

left    college   be! graduation,  however,  but   in   later  years  the  university   honored   him  by 

conferring  upon  him  both  the  degrees  of  Bachelor  of  Arts  ami  .Master  of  Aits.  At  Marshall- 
town,  Iowa,  he  began  the  study  of  law  ill  the  office  of  Caswell  &  Meeker  and  after  thorough 
preliminary  reading  was  admitted  to  the  Iowa  bar  on  the  1st  of  April.  1882.  Later  in  the 
same  month  he  arrived  at  Plankinton,  Dakota  territory,  and  began  practice,  continuing  to 
follow  his  profession  there  until  L886,  when  lie  removed  tu  the  flack  Hills,  settling  at.  Hot 
Springs,  since  which  time  be  has  taken  part  in  much  of  the  important  litigation  of  the 
stale  and  particularly  of  western  South  Dakota.  lie  has  thus  practiced  bis  profession  in 
addition  to  a  long  ami  creditable  public  service,  including  some  years  spent  as  lity  attorney 

nl  lint  Springs,  two  years  as  city  attorney  of  Lead,  four  years  as  state's  attorney  and  four 
years  as  county  judge  of  Fall  fiver  county.  He  likewise  filled  the  office  of  United  Slates 
commissioner  for  a  long  period  and  in  each  and  every  office  discharged  bis  duties  with  a 
singleness   of    purpose   that    made   bis  official    record    above   question.      In    April.    I'.illi.    he   was 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  833 

appointed   register  of  the  United  States   land   oiliee   with  headquarters  at  Rapid  City,  where 
he  has  since  resided. 

On  the  8th  of  May,  1887,  Judge  Cull  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Carrie  M.  Holp,  of 
Farmersville,  Ohio,  and  to  them  was  bom  a  son,  George  C,  who  is  now  engaged  in  ranching 
near  Hot  Springs.  Fraternally  the  Judge  is  an  Elk  and  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the 
Catholic  church,  while  his  political  views  accord  with  the  principles  of  the  republican  party, 
in  the  councils  of  which  his  opinions  are  received  with  interest  and  respect.  Outside  of 
professional  activities,  Judge  Cull  has  found  time  to  do  much  valuable  work  in  the  interest 
of  public  advancement.  It  was  largely  through  his  efforts  that  the  Sisters  Hospital  and 
Cancer  Sanitdrium  were  established  at  Hot  Springs  and  he  assisted  in  securing  the  splendid 
government  sanitarium  there.  He  is  widely  recognized  as  a  useful  citizen,  as  a  genial,  cul- 
tured gentleman  and  a  distinguished  lawyer  whose  ability  places  him  in  the  front  rank 
among  the  representatives  of  the  bar  in  the  Black  Hills  country. 


C.  J.  PINARD.  M.  U. 


Dr.  C.  J.  Pinard  is  an  able  and  successful  young  physician  of  Gary  who  is  making  steady 
progress  in  his  chosen  profession.  His  birth  occurred  in  Union  county,  South  Dakota,  on  the 
18th  of  June,  1890,  his  parents  being  P.  H.  A.  and  Emma  (Bibo)  Pinard.  The  father,  also 
a  physician  and  surgeon  by  profession,  came  to  this  state  in  the  early  '80s  and  became  a 
pioncn  practitioner  of  Jefferson.  Both  he  and  his  wife  survive  and  are  widely  and  favorably 
known  throughout  their  home  community.    They  are  mentioned  elsewhere  in  this  work. 

C.  J.  Pinard  began  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Jefferson,  this  state,  and  con- 
tinued his  studies  at  Kankakee,  Illinois,  while  subsequently  he  entered  the  University  of 
South  Dakota  at  Vermillion.  In  further  preparation  for  his  chosen  life  work  he  entered 
Creighton  University  of  Omaha,  Nebraska,  and  was  graduate, 1  from  that  institution  in  1011. 
He  next  spent  a  year  and  a  half  as  interne  in  various  hospitals  and  then  went  direct  to 
Monroe,  South  Dakota,  where  he  was  continuously  and  successfully  erfjfagea'  in  tin'  active 
practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  until  the  spring  of  101.".,  when,  desiring  a  larger  field  of 
practice,  he  removed  to  Gary,  South  Dakota,  where  he  enjoys  a  liberal  patronage.  He  has 
taken  post-graduate  work  in  New  York,  ami  he  is  a  member  of  the  county  ami  state  medical 
societies.  Dr.  Pinard  is  also  a  registered  pharmacist  of  the  state,  owning  and  conducting  a 
drug  store. 

On  the  30th  of  November,  1011.  Dr.  Pinard  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Clotilda 
Montague,  a  daughter  of  Nils  Montague.  They  have  two  son's;  C.  J.,  Jr.,  and  Justin  Le  Roy. 
The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Catholic  church.  The  Doctor  is  widely  recog- 
nized as  a  progressive  and  valued  native  son  of  South  Dakota  and  in  both  professional  and 
social  circles  he  is  deservedly  popular. 


FREDERICK;  A.  WARREN. 


Frederick  A.  Warren,  states  attorney  ami  an  active  and  prominent  representative  of  the 
Handle in  bar,  was  born  at  Green  Bay.  Wisconsin,  on  the  13th  of  August,  ls?r,  a  son  of 
O.  o.  and  Rasminnie  Warren.  The  father  was  a  lumberman  of  Wisconsin  and  on  leaving 
that  state  removed  to  South  Dakota  and  located  on  a  farm  northwest  of  Flambeau  in  1878, 
thus  becoming  oi I  the  early  residents  of  that  section,  lb-  afterward  followed  the  occu- 
pation of  carpentering  and  also  carried  on  farming  but  lias  now  put  aside  further  business 
eares  and  duties  and  is  living  retired  in  Flandreau,  where  he  and  his  wife  have  many 
friends. 

In  the  state  Normal  School  at  Madison,  Frederick  A.  Warren  continued  his  education 
aftei  leaving  the  public  schools  and  still  later  was  a  student  in  Fremont  College,  from 
which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1000.  lie  nexl  entered  the  Nebraska  University, 
where  he  pursued  a  law  course  and  was  graduated  in  loo:).  Immediately  afterward  lie  came 
to   Flandreau,  opened  an  office  and  entered  upon  the  active  practice  of  his  profession.     lb- 


834  HIST!  iRY  <  >F  SOUTH    UAKi  )TA 

baa  been  successful  from  the  start.  No  dreary  novitiate  awaited  him;  he  was  well  versed 
in  the  knowledge  oi  law  and  it  was  but  a  brief  period  before  he  demonstrated  his  ability 
to  successfully  cope  with  the  intricate  problems  that  continually  confront  the  attorney. 
Moreover,  he  gave  evidence  ol  preparing  his  cases  with  great  thoroughness  and  skill  and  in 
the  presentation   oi   his  cause   his  arguments  were  sound  and  his -deductions   followed   with 

logical  sequence.     He   was   s accorded  a   liberaJ  clientage  and  in  the  fall  of  1910  he  was 

elected  states  attorney  on  the  democratic  ticket  without  opposition,  even  though  this  is  a 
■  republican  locality.  He  made  such  an  excellent  record  during  hi-  first  term  that  he 
a      reflected  in   11112. 

\iter   co incing    the    practice   of    law    Mr.   Warren    became   a    member   of   the   South 

Dakota   Bar  Association  and   worked   faithfully   in   placing   the  associate i   a   high   plane 

and  iii  recognition  of  his  services  the  association  unanimously  elected  him  as  its  president 
in  January,  1915.  During  his  presidency  of  the  bar  association  considerable  has  been 
accomplished  in  reformation  of  procedure  and  practice  and  in  simplifying  appellate  procedure. 

Mr.  Warren  was  married  on  the  31st  of  .May,  1U06,  to  Miss  Clara  Moen.  a  daughter  of 
the  Rev.  C.  .1.  Aloen,  of  the  United  Lutheran  church.  Their  children  are  Flora,  Waldo.  Stan- 
lord  and  Eleanor. 

Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Warren  hold  membership  in  the  United  Lutheran  church  and  arc  people  of 
genuine  worth,  highly  esteemed  by  all  who  know  them.  In  the  year  1913  Mr.  Warren  was  a 
candidate  for  United  States  attorney.  Fraternally  he  is  well  known  as  a  Mason,  belonging 
to  the  lodge,  chapter,  commandery  and  to  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  is  also  affiliated  with  both 
the  subordinate  lodge  and  encampment  of  Odd  Fellows.  II"  enjoys  hunting  and  when  leisure 
permits  indulges  Ins  taste  for  that  sport.  He  is  very  popular  and  well  liked,  having  a  circle 
,.i  n  lend-  almost  coextensive  with  the  circle  of  his  acquaintances.  His  high  standing  in 
public  regard  i-  due  to  the  fad  that  he  has  ever  been  loyal  to  the  trusts  reposed  in  him,  that 
he  has  ever  been  progressive  in  citizen-hip,  that  he  is  faithful  in  friendship  and  kindly  in 
disposition. 


DAVID  ALBERT  si  BOENEM  W 

The  nai if  David  Albert  Schoeneman  was  long  connected  with  the  lumber  industry  in 

South  Dakota  and  the  northwest  and  was  a  \\  nonym  For  intense  activity  and  large  dealings  in 
thai   tield.     He  became  recognized  as  one  of  the  foremost   business  men  of  the  northwest   and 

his  worth  endeared  him  t any  with  whom  he  came  in  contact.     Like  many  of  the  valued 

residents  of  Sioux  Falls,  he  was  a  native  of  Wisconsin,  his  birth  having  occurred  at    Dodge- 

mIIc,  on  the  88th  of  December,  1871.     His  life  span  was  of  c paratively  short  duration,  for 

he  passed  awaj  on  the  l  ith  of  June,  L910,  when  in  the  thirty-ninth  year  of  his  age. 

Ih-  lather.  David  W.  Schoeneman,  was  bom  in  Germany  and  in  early  life  crossed  the 
Atlantic  to  the  new  world,  settling  in  Wisconsin,  where  he  engaged  in  farming  for  a  time. 
II,,  afterward  established  and  conducted  a  lumber  business  and  met  with  success  in  that 
undertaking.  In  his  family  were  nine  children,  six  son-  and  three  daughters,  and  David 
Albert   Schoeneman  was  the  first  to  pass  away. 

Da\id  Albert  Schoeneman  was  but  two  years  of  age  when  his  parents  left  Wisconsin 
and  with  their  family  went  to  Walnut.  Iowa,  where  he  was  reared.  In  L891  he  removed  to 
Hull,  where  he  engaged  in  the  lumber  business  as  a  member  ot  the  firm  ol  Schoeneman 
Brothers  &  Company.  In  L893  he  became  manager  of  the  company's  yards  at  George,  where 
I,,-  remained  until  November,  L906.  That  year  witnessed  his  arrival  in  Sioux  Falls  a-  repre- 
sentative oi  the  same  company,     lb-   was  elected   to   the   position   oi   vice   president    ol    the 

n,    .,,i,l     tinned   until    his  death.     The   live  brothers   forming   tl impany    have 

.,.,.,,  their  business  interests  develop  ami  Dear  holdings  increase  until  their  business  has 
assumed  mammoth  proportions.  David  Albert  Schoeneman  was  an  important  factor  in 
bringing  about  this  result,  lie  seemed  to  readily  recognize  the  possibilit  ies  of  any  business 
-ihulion  and  he  was  rarely,  il  ever,  al  fault  in  matters  ol'  business  judgment.  His  plans 
wen  carefully  formed  and  then  promptly  executed,  and  he  allowed  no  obstacles  or  diffi- 
culties to  bar  his  path  if  they  could  1 vercome  by  persistent,  earnest  effort  and  unfaltering 

energy. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  835 

While  living  in  George,  Iowa,  Mr.  Schoeneman  was  married  to  Miss  Lillian  Scott,  of 
Sheldon,  Iowa,  and  to  them  were  burn  two  children,  one  of  whom  died  in  infancy,  while  the 
other,  Inez  Marcella,  i-  now  ten  years  of  age. 

During  his  residence  in  George,  Mr.  Schoeneman  served  as  mayor  of  the  eity  for  one 
term  and  his  administration  was  characterized  by  businesslike  principles,  by  promptness  and 
fidelity.  He  always  voted  the  republican  ticket,  feeling  that  the  principles  of  the  party 
contained  the  best  elements  of  good  government.  He  was  public-spirited  in  an  unusual  degree 
and  In-  cooperation  and  support  could  always  be  counted  upon  to  further  measures  for  tin- 
general  good.  He  held  membership  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Independent  Order  of 
Odd  Fellows,  the  -Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  .Mutual  Benefit  Association,  lie  was 
a  member  of  the  Congregational  church,  in  the  work  of  which  he  took  an  active  part,  ami 
at  all  times  he  lived  the  life  of  an  earnest  sincere  Christian,  so  that  his. memory  remains  as 
an  inspiration  and  a  blessed  benediction  to  all  who  knew  him. 


ANDREW  WILLIAM   PALM. 


Andrew  William  Palm,  of  Watertown,  is  the  efficient,  widely  known  and  popular  super- 
intendent of  the  Better  Farming  Association  of  Codington  county.  He  is  a  young  man, 
full  of  hope  for  the  future,  energetic,  determined  and  withal  practical  in  his  undertakings, 
and  in  his  study  of  a  situation  he  goes  to  the  root  of  the  matter  and  recognizes  fully  the 
difficulties  as  well  as  the  opportunities.  He  was  born  at  Lake  Norden,  this  state,  on  the 
1st  of  April,  1S87,  a  son  of  Andrew  P.  and  B.  Mary  Palm,  who  were  natives  of  Sweden.  They 
came  to  the  United  States  from  that  country  early  in  the  '80s  and  the  father,  who  is  a 
Baptist  minister,  has  been  continuously  engaged  in  church  work  in  South  Dakota  for  a  quarter 
of  a  century,  being  still  active  in  that  field  of  labor  in  which  the  moral  interests  of  the  state 
are  advanced.     His  wife  also  survives. 

In   hi-   youthful  days  Andrew  W.  Palm   attended   the   district   schools  and  afterward  the 

Castlev I   high  school,  while  subsequently  he  pursued  a   four  years'  agricultural  course  at 

Brookings,  being  there  graduated  with  the  class  of  1910.  For  three  years  he  engaged  in  farming 
and  during  the  winter  months  lectured  on  farmer's  institute  work.  His  thorough  grasp  of 
the  subject  caused  him  to  be  chosen  superintendent  of  the  Better  Farming  Association  of 
Codington  county  at  its  institution  on  the  1st  of  April,  1013,  and  he  has  been  very  successful 
in  promoting  tins  work  since  assuming  charge.  He  has  laid  out  demonstration  fields  among 
the  farms  of  the  county,  thus  giving  practical  proof  of  what  may  he  accomplished  by  the 
scientific  methods  which  he  advocates.  He  has  closely  studied  soil  and  climatic  conditions  and 
know-  the  nature  of  the  crops  that  can  be  best  cultivated. 

Mr.  Palm  enjoys  hunting  and  fishing  when  it  is  possible  for  him  to  get  away  from  his 
duties,  or  an  automobile  trip  through  the  country.  He  is  a  prohibitionist  in  politics,  stanchly 
advocating  the  temperance  cause,  and  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Baptist  church.  His 
has  been  a  well  -pent  life,  in  which  he  ha-  adhered  to  those  principles  which  work  for  honorable 
in. mli 1.  fin-  public  welfare  and  for  progressive  citizenship. 


JAMES  I'.  NELSON. 


Every  state  in  the  Union  and  almost  everj  country  on  the  face  of  the  globe  has  con 
tributed  to  the  citizen-hip  of  South  Dakota.  An  important  element  therein  is  that  which 
has  come  from  Denmark  and  of  this  class  .lames  P.  Nelson  is  a  worthy  representative.  He 
was  born  in  that  country  January  18,  1870,  and  is  today  a  wide-awake  and  active  merchant 
of  Yankton,  where  he  i-  engaged  in  dealing  in  sewing  machines  and  musical  instruments, 
having  now  a  business  that  in  volume  and  importance  exceeds  all  other  enterprises  of  similar 
character   in   his   section   of   the   state.      While   limn    across    the    water,  the   greater   part    of  his 

life  has   I n   -pent   mi  tin-  side  of  the   Atlantic.     His  father,  Christian  Nelson,  brought   his 

family  to  South   Dakota  in   1881,  when   his  son  Ji -   P.  Nelson  was  a  lad  of  eleven   years, 

and   settled   in   Yankton  and  after  living   for  a   period  there  removed  to  Bon  Homme  c ty, 


s:i(i  Ills  |,  >RY  <  »F  Si  >UTH  DAK<  )TA 

where  be  still  resides,  devoting  his  energies  to  agricultural  pursuit.-.  He  married  Christina 
Powellsen  and  they  became  the  parents  of  seven  children. 

.lames  P.  Nelson,  the  third  in  order  of  birth  is  largely  indebted  ti>  the  public-school 
system  ol  Yankton  for  educational  opportunities  which  be  enjoyed  and  which  prepared  him 
for  life's  practical  and  responsible  duties.  When  bis  textbooks  were  put  aside  he  began 
dealing  in  sewing  machines  and  as  the  years  passed  built  up  a  good  trade.  When  a  decade 
had  gone  by  he  extended  the  scope  of  his  business  to  include  the  sale  of  pianos  as  well  as 
other  musical  instruments  and  he  is  now  the  largest  dealer  in  this  line  in  his  section  of  the 
state. 

(in  the  4th  of  March,  1901,  Mr.  Nelson  was  married  to  Miss  Mary  S.  Christiansen,  a 
native  of  Yankton  and  a  daughter  of  christian  Christiansen,  of  this  city.  The  six  children 
born  ot  this  marriage  are:  Harvey,  Vernon,  Violet,  Myrtle,  Clifford  and  Olive  Virginia.  Mr. 
Nelson  belongs  to  that  great  band  of  people  who  make  the  automobile  their  chief  source  of 
recreation.  He  also  enjoys  fishing  and  shooting  and  engages  in  those  sports  when  opportunity 
oilers.  He  is  an  independent  republican,  considering  only  the  capability  of  the  candidate  at 
local  elections,  while  on  occasions  when  a  national  ballot  must  be  east  he  votes  with  the 
republican  party.  He  and  his  family  adhere  to  the  faith  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  they 
occupy  an  enviable  social  position,  having  the  warm  friendship  of  many.  Fraternally  Mr. 
Nelson   is  connected   with   the  Elks,  the  Odd  Fellows  and  the   Maccabees,  and  he   is  a  member 

of  the  C nercial  Club.     Gradually  he  has  advanced  in  his  business  career  and  lias  built  up 

one  of  the  largest  trades  in  musical  instruments  in  the  state.  He  enjoys  an  unassailable  repu- 
tation foi-  thorough  reliability  and  his  advancement  has  been  based  upon  close  application  and 
unremitting  energy.  Moreover,  he  is  classed  witli  the  progressive  citizens  of  Yankton  and 
his  district  has  benefited  by  his  cooperation  in  many  movements  that  have  been  beneficially 
resultant. 


MACNLS      MATIIIKSKN. 


Wide-awake  and  enterprising  is  Magnus  Mathicscn.  a  merchant  of  Henry.  South  Dakota, 
who  conducts  his  business  interests  in  accordance  with  the  most  progressive  idea-  and  meth- 
ods. Ue  is  a  son  of  I  lie  and  Fredrikkc  (Gade)  Mathicscn  and  was  born  February  17,  i860, 
in  Kaafjord,  Norway,  which  is  in  the  vicinity  of  Hammerfest,  the  most  northerly  city  in 
tht>  world.  It  is  above  the  seventy-second  degree  ninth  and  is  in  the  land  of  the  midnight 
sun.  The  family  came  to  the  United  States  in  1868  and  settled  in  Hancock,  Michigan, 
where  the  tat  her  found  employment  in  the  mines.  \  year  later  he  removed  with  his  fam- 
il\  !••  Calumet,  Michigan,  where  he  continued  to  engage  in  mining  until  1879  and  then  came 
C.  the  west,  his  destination  being  Watertown,  South  Dakota.  Soon  afterward  he  Bled  on  a 
homestead  al  Lake  Poinsett,  Hamlin  county,  and  took  up  hi-,  abode  upon  that  tract,  which 
i-  still  In  the  possession  of  the  family.  He  gave  In-  attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits 
until  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1903  when  lie  was  eighty-three  years  of  age.  His  wife 
survived  him   until   L910,  and  passed  away  in  her  eighty-sixth  year. 

Their  son.  Magnus  Mathicscn,  was  reared  af  home,  acquiring  his  early  education  in  the 
public  schools  of  Norway,  for  he  was  a  lad  of  eight  years  when  the  family  left  that  land 
for  the  new    world.      He  afterward  attended   the  public  schools  of  this  country  and   still   later 

became  a  student  in  the  Watertown  Com rcial  College.     lie  was  eighteen  years  of  age  when 

in  1878  he  went  to  Kansas,  where  he  received  his  first  training  along  agricultural  lines, 
working    as  a    farm    hand    for   about    a    year   and   a    half.      In    ls;;i    he    returned    northward  and 

joined    his    parents    in    South    Dakota,    assisting    his    father    in    the   develo] lit    of    the    home 

farm,  which  had  been  settled  on  only  a  short  lime  before.  Mr.  Mathicscn  then  remained  at 
home  until  April,   1881,  when,  having  reached  man'-  c-tate,  he,  too,  made  arrangements  for 

having    a    home  of  his  own    by   filing  on   a   clail one  hundred  and   sixty   acres  adjoining  his 

fathct  place,  lie  t  hen  benl  his  energies  to  the  development  and  improvement  of  his  property, 
which    he   -till   own-   and   upon    whi.h   lie   resided    until    1890.      In   that    year   he   was   elected   to 

the  o'fl -trar  of  deeds  of  Hamlin  county  and  removed  to  Castlewood  to  assume  the 

duties  "i  thai  position.  He  served  for  two  year-  in  thai  office  and  afterward  secured  a  clerk- 
ship in  a  mercantile  store  in  Castlewood,  where  he  remai 1  during  1893  and   L894.     It.  was 

subsequent    t"   this   tunc  thai    he   pursued  a   business  course   in   the   Watertown   Commercial 


magnus  m aim i i:si:n 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  839 

(  ollege,  for  he  realized  how  valuable  such  a  course  would  prove  in  qualifying  him  for  later 
business  cares  and  duties.  Subsequently  he  served  as  assistant  postmaster  of  Castlewood 
for  a  short  period  and  in  August  of  1896  he  located  in  Henry,  where  he  embarked  in  mer- 
chandising on  his  own  account.  From  the  time  when  he  first  opened  his  doors  for  business 
he  has  been  very  successful  and  during  the  nine  years  which  he  has  there  passed  he  lias  been 
a  dominant  factor  in  the  commercial  circles  of  that  thriving  little  village.  He  carries  an 
attractive  and  well  selected  line  of  goods  such  as  is  demanded  by  the  public  taste  and  by 
reason  of  his  honorable  dealing,  reasonable  prices  and  earnest  desire  to  please  his  patrons  is 
meeting  with  continued  prosperity.  He  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Citizens  State  Bank  of  Henry 
and  the  Dakota  Life  Insurance  Company  of  Watertown. 

In  1904  Mr.  Mathiesen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma  L.  Wilson,  a  native  of  Moe, 
Lincoln  county.  South  Dakota,  where  her  parents  settled  in  1872.  being  among  the  pioneer 
residents  of  that  section.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Mathiesen  are  members  of  the  Lutheran  church, 
interested  and  active  in  its  work  and  generous  in  its  support.  In  politics  he  is  now  inde- 
pendent and  in  recent  years  he  has  refused  to  allow  his  name  to  be  used  in  connection  with 
any  public  office,  preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  business  affairs.  He  belongs 
to  Excelsior  Lodge.  No.  38,  K.  P.,  to  Henry  Lodge,  No.  45,  A.  0.  U.  W.,  and  enjoys  the 
friendships  and  comradeships  of  those  associations.  He  has  many  admirable  qualities, 
geniality,  cordiality,  courtesy  and  kindliness,  added  to  marked  business  characteristics, 
which  have  placed  him  on  the  highroad  to  success. 


FRANK  M.  THRANE. 


Frank  M.  Thrane,  the  efficient  cashier  of  the  Wakonda  State  Bank  of  Wakonda,  was  born 
in  Racine,  Wisconsin,  January  31,  1870,  a  son  of  Lars  Jacob  and  Mary  Anna  (Jensen)  Thrane, 
both  ol  whom  were  born  in  Denmark  and  came  to  America  in  1807.  They  settled  in  Wisconsin 
and  resided  there  until  18S4,  in  which  year  they  removed  to  Centerville,  South  Dakota.  The 
father  purchased  land  six  miles  southeast  of  the  site  of  Wakonda  and  devoted  his  energies 
to  general  fanning.  While  a  resilient  of  Wisconsin  he  engaged  in  the  dairy  business.  He 
died  in  1890  and  his  widow  passed  away  in  1911.  They  were  the  parents  of  ten  children, 
of  whom  two  died  in  infancy,  the  others  being:  James,  a  retired  farmer  of  Volin,  South 
Dakota;  Ingcr  J.,  deceased:  Frank  M.,  of  this  review;  Mary  J.,  the  deceased  wife  of  L.  N. 
Aistrup,  of  Vermillion;  Lewis  C,  deceased;  Clara  C.  the  wife  of  Dr.  C.  E.  Hanson,  a  dentist 
of  Wakonda;   and  William  Henry  and  Henrietta,  deceased. 

Frank  M.  Thrane  lived  in  Wisconsin  until  he  was  fourteen  years  of  age  and  there 
attended  the  public  schools.  Following  the  removal  of  the  family  to  this  state  be  pursued 
his  education  in  the  public  schools  here  and  when  nineteen  years  old  entered  the  preparatory 
department  of  the  University  of  South  Dakota'  at  Vermillion,  remaining  a  student  in  that 
institution  tin  a  year  and  a  half.  He  then  returned  home  and  worked  for  his  father  upon 
the  farm  until  lie  attained  his  majority.  At  that  time  lie  accepted  a  position  as  clerk  in  a 
Store   of   Wakonda,   where   he   was   employed    for    sixteen    years,   although    in    that    time    the 

ownership  of  the  store  changed  several  times.     After  leaving  that   place  lie  1 ame  a   partner 

in  a  merchandise  business  in  Wakonda,  with  which  he  was  connected  for  two  years.  After 
Belling  In-  interest  he  again  clerked  until  he,  with  others,  organized  the  Wakonda  State 
Bank  with  a  capita]  of  twenty  thousand  dollars.  Mr.  Thrane  was  made  cashier  of  the 
bank,  which  was  organized  January  11.  1913,  and  has  since  held  that  position,'  proving 
efficient  and  obliging.  The  finances  of  the  institution  are  in  excellent  condition  and  its 
business  has  grown  steadily  Bince  it^  establishment.  Mr.  Thrane  owns  one  hundred  and 
sixty  acres  of  farming  land  two  and  a  half  miles  northeast  of  Wakonda,  which  he  rents  and 
Which  is  all  under  cultivation.  It  is  well  improved  and  produces  excellent  crops,  lie  takes 
a   great    interest    in    his    farm    and    gives    considerable    personal    attention    to    its    development. 

Mr.  Thrane  was  married  September  20.  1897,  to  Miss  Frances  Mabel  Cantrall,  a  native 
of  Illinois  and  a  daughter  of  S.  M.  and  Hannah  0.  Cantrall.  Her  mother  was  born  in  Ohio 
and  her  father  in  Illinois.  The  latter  was  a  fanner  in  his  native  state  and  continued  to 
follow  that  occupation  after  removing  to  Iowa.  In  1SS7  he  came  with  his  family  to  South 
Dakota  and  settled  in  Wakonda,  but  removed  to  Tyndall,  where  he  resided  lor  a  time, 
Vol.  IV— 30 


840  HISTl  IRY  (  )F  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

though   he  eventually  returned  to  Wakonda,  which  remained  his  home  until  his  death    May 

24,    1902.     Bis   wife  died   in   March,    1914.     To   Mr.   and   Mrs.   Thrane   have   been    „    two 

children:     Olivia   M..  nov   fourteen  years  of  age;  and  Harold  !■'..  ten   years  old. 

*fr-  Thrane  is  a  republican  and  is  serving  upon  the  town  board.  '  For  two  years  he  was 

leal   oi  the  board  of  trustees,  for  fourteen  years  has  been  town  clerk  and  for  one  yeai 

wa     town  assessor.     He  holds  membership  in  the  Methodist    Episcopal  church  and  is  financial 

""'"■N   '"   ""'  local  organization.     He  is  quite  prominent   in  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd 

Fellows,  having  held  all  of  the  chairs  in  the  local  lodge,  of  which  he  is  now  secretary.     He 

likewise    is  affiliated    with   the   American   Yeomen   and   the   Knights   of    Pythias    but    is   not 

active   in  the  latter  order.     He  is  a  constant  and  discriminating  reader  and  is  well  infor I 

"I"'"  ■'"  subjects  oi  gener, terest.     He  also  finds  great  pleasure  in  travel  and  thus  further 

broadens  his  knowledge  and  experience.     The  growth  of  the  Wakonda  State  Bank  is  assured 
under  his  able  direction  and  he  is  rajnked  as  one  of  the  leading  business   men  of  Wakonda 


JAMES  A.  McDIARMID. 


was 


Smc   1885  dames  A.   McDiarmid  lias  been  connected   with  mercantile  interests  of    Vber- 
deen   and  during   tin-  intervening  years  has   risen   to  a   place   of   prominence  and   importance 

" imercial  circles.     He  is  a   member  of  the  McDiarmid  Slater 'Company,  controlling  one 

ol  the  largest  grocery  enterprises  in  this  part  of  South  Dakota,  and  his  business  ability 
enterprise  and  progressiveness  have  been  forceful  factors  in  building  up  the  gratifying 
reputation   which   this  house  enjoys. 

Mr.   McDiarmid    was   horn    in   Canada   in    1865,  of   Scotch   parentage,  and   when   he 
seventeen    years   of   age   went   to    Boston,   Massachusetts,   where   he    was   employed    by    tin 
ramaica    Pond    tee  Company.     In    1885   he   removed   to  Aberdeen,   South   Dakota.'  securing   a 

position   with   C.   A.   Bliss,  a  genera]   merchant   of  this  city,   with   wl i   he   remained   until 

1903.  In  February  of  that  year  the  grocerj  firm  of  McDiarmid  >V  Slater  was  established 
and  succeeded   to  the  business  of  the  Red   front  Grocery    founded   by  Jewett    Brothers  and 

tIarr3    Olwin.     The   present   stove    was   erected    in    1910   and    is   , dern    two   storj    brick 

structure,  fifty  by  one  I died  and  forty  two  feet   in  dimensions.     The  see 1  Moor  is  fitted 

"1'  as  offices  and  contains  also  the  lodge  r< s  of  the  Red  Men  and  the  Moose.     The  entire 

rower   floor   is  occupied   by    McDiarmid   slater  C pany   and   here  they   maintai of  the 

largest    gi ries    and    bakeries    in    Aberdeen,   the    latter   depart ni    giving    employment    to 

twenty-six  people.  The  business  was  incorporated  January  1,  1914,  under  the  name  of 
McDiarmid  slater  Company.    They  have  since  doubled  their  capacity  in  the  bakery  ami  have 

added  arket,  which  makes  their  establishment  now   ,,i   the  most  complete  of  its  kind 

in  South  Dakota.  The  firm  has  been  accorded  a  liberal  and  representative  patronage,  for 
the  house  has  built  up  a  reputation  for  fair  and  honorable  dealings,  high  quality  of  goods 
and   reasonable  prices. 

iin  ti, e  8th  of  September,  1902,  Mr.  McDiarmid  married  Miss  Jessie  Cameron,  a  daughter 

of    Donald   Cameron,   who  ca to   A rica    in    1881.     They   have   become   the   parents  of  a 

daughter.  Mr.  McDiarmid  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Elks  and  the  Ancient  Order  ol 
I  nited  Workmen,  affiliates  with  the  Presbyterian  church,  and  gives  his  political  allegiance 
to  the  republican  party.  His  attention  is  largely  centered  upon  his  business  interests,  in 
which  lie  has  won  gratifying  success  while  contributing  in  substantial  measure  to  the 
commercial  gi  m  t  h  of  I  lie  c mil  v. 


ALBERT   II.  STITES. 


Business  and  political  interests  of  Sioux  kails  have  I n  influenced  in  an  important   way 

by  Hie  activities  of  Albert  Ik  stiles,  whose  interests  have  extended  to  both  fields,  in  each  of 
which  he  has  won  for  himsell  an  important  position  and  an  honored  name,  lie  is  regarded 
•'s  one  oi  the  leading  dnejLjMs  0f  Sioux  Falls  and,  having  been  connected  with  this  business 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  841 

since  the  beginning  of  his  active  career,  lias   won   the  success   winch   comes   from    practical 
experience  and  thorough  knowledge. 

He  was  born  in  Millerstown,  Pennsylvania,  March  2,  1858,  and  attended  the  public 
schools  in  that  locality,  graduating  from  the  high  school  in  1875.  Following  this  he  went 
to  Philadelphia  and  entered  a  drug  store  as  clerk.  He  was  graduated  from  the  Philadelphia 
College  of  Pharmacy  in  1879  and  afterward  continued  in  the  drug  business  in  that  city 
until  1881.  In  June  of  that  year  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls  and  opened  a  drug  store  in  the  old 
Land  Office  building,  which  in  1883  was  removed  and  the  Peck  building  erected  on  the  same 
site.  During  this  removal  Mr.  Stites  had  to  conduct  business  elsewhere,  but  on  the  comple- 
tion of  the  new  building  he  returned  to  his  first  location,  where  he  remained  until  October, 
1914,  when  he  established  his  present  store  in  more  commodious  and  modern  quarters  in 
the  new  Carpenter  Hotel  building.  From  1885  to  1889  Frank  S.  Kimball  was  associated 
with  Mr.  stites  in  the  drug  business  but  since  that  time  he  lias  carried  on  the  enterprise 
alone.  He  has  been  very  successful  and  has  built  up  a  large  and  representative  patronage, 
for  his  store  is  considered  one  of  the  finest  and  most  modern  in  the  city.  Mr.  Stites  was 
president  of  the  territorial  and  state  pharmaceutical  societies  for  six  years  and  is  very  well 
known  among  the  druggists  of  South  Dakota. 

Mr.  Stites  was  married  April  14,  1884,  to  Miss  Lizzie  M.  Law,  a  daughter  of  John  Law 
of  Chicago,  Illinois,  and  they  have  a  son,  Samuel  L.  Stites,  who  was  born  July  7,  1885.  A 
daughter,  Eda  G„  died  in  1907  at  the  age  oi  seventeen.  On  the  14th  of  April,  1908,  Samuel 
L.  Stifes  married  Miss  Florence  Harrison,  a  daughter  of  Charles  M.  Harrison,  and  they  have 
two  children,  Ruth   E.  and  Frances  Ann. 

Mr.  Stites  of  this  review  is  a  member  of  Minnehaha  Lodge,  Xo.  5,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  and  in 
1896  was  master  of  the  same.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Country,  the  Elks  and  the 
Dacotah  Clubs  ami  is  well  known  in  social  circles  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  gives  his  political 
allegiance  to  the  republican  party  ami  is  prominent  and  active  in  public  affairs.  In  1895 
he  wa-  elected  comity  commissioner  ami  assumed  the  duties  of  that  office  in  the  following 
January,  lie  was  elected  mayor  of  the  city  of  Sioux  Falls  in  April.  1896,  and  Idled  that 
position  until  IV*.  when  he  was  elected  to  the  state  senate,  in  which  he  served  lor  two 
terms,  having  the  impress  of  his  ability  and  energj  upon  a  great  deal  of  important  legisla- 
tion. From  L906  to  July  1.  1910.  Mr.  Stites  was  postmaster  of  Sioux  Falls  under  appoint 
ment  by  President  Roosevelt.  He  is  a  man  whose  business  reputation  is  beyond  question 
and   whose  official   record  has  been  varied   in   service  ami   faultless  in  honor. 


GEORGE  CALDWELL. 


George  <  aldwell  was  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  South  Dakota  and  is  yet  remembered 
by  manj  of  the  pioneers  notwithstanding  the  fact  that  more  than  a  quarter  of  a  centurj 
has  come  and  gone  since  he  passed  away  on  the  39th  of  September,  1887.  lie  was  born  at 
South  Bend,  Indiana.  December  1*.  1841.  The  Caldwell  family  is  of  Scotch-Irish  descent, 
the  first  representative  of  the  family  in  America  being,  so  far  as  is  known.  George  Caldwell, 
who  left  Ireland  in  the  eighteenth  century.  He  was  the  father  of  John  Caldwell,  who  In.  J 
an(]   died    in    Indiana    and  who  in   turn  was  the   father  of  George  Caldwell  of  this  review. 

The  last   named   when   twelve  or   fourteen   years  of  age  went   to  Wisconsin   and   located 

i„  Sauk  nty,  there   remaining  until   1863,   when    his   patriotic   spiril    was   aroused   by   the 

continued  attempl  of  the  south  to  overthrow  the  Union  and  he  enlisted  for  active  duty  at 
the  front  in  Company  D.  Forty-sixth  Wisconsin  Infantry,  witli  which  lie  went  forth  to 
the  defense  of  his  country.  He  served  in  Virginia  and  Alabama  for  about  fifteen  months 
and  upon  the  expiration  of  his  term  of  enlistment  he  returned  to  Wisconsin,  where  he  took 

up   th cupation    of    fanning.      He   was   there   busily    engaged    in    tilling   the   soil    until    L875, 

when  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls.  Soon  afterward  he  located  upon  a  farm  about  six  miles 
west  of  the  town  and  still  later  he  took  up  a  homestead  near  Hartford.  South  Dakota, 
proved  up  on  it.  developed  it  and  there  resided  to  the  time  of  his  death.  He  wa,  hilled  b\  a 
wild  bull  which  belonged  to  a  neighbor  and  which  had  gotten  into  Mr.  Caldwell's  field  ami 
attacked  him.      He  was   found  dead   in   the  field. 

Mr.   Caldwell   was   twice   married.      In    Wisconsin,   soon   after   hi-    return    from    the   war. 


842  HISTI  >RY  (  >F  S<  IUTH   DAKOTA 

he  wedded  Miss  Mary  Rhine  and  to  them  were  born  two  children:  Augustus,  deceased;  tend 
Willard  M.,  a  resident  of  Minnehaha  county.  The  mother  died  and  was  laid  to  res!  in 
U  i  cousin.     In    L876   Mr.  Caldwell   was  again   married,  Miss  Mary   E.   Draper,  of  Wisconsin, 

bee ing   his   wife.     She   was   born    March   4,    L857,  a   daughter  of   Clinton    I),  and   Harriet 

(Vertner)  Draper,  of  Baraboo,  Wisconsin,  formerly  of  Henry  county,  Illinois,  where  he 
owned  a  farm  upon  which  his  daughter,  Mrs.  Caldwell,  was  born.  Mr.  Draper  has  passed 
away  but  his  widow  now  resides  in  Minnesota.  To  George  and  Mary  Caldwell  were  born 
three  children:  Clarence  C,  the  present  attorney  general  of  South  Dakota,  residing  at 
Howard;  Charles  Vertner,  who  is  slate's  attorney  of  Minnehaha  county;  and  Harlan  L.,  a 
civil  engineer  residing  at  Jacksonville,  Illinois.  The  widow  of  George  Caldwell  has  married 
again  and  is  now  Mrs.  J.  R.  Wilder,  of  Hartford,  South  Dakota. 

During  the  years  of  his  residence  in  this  state  Mr.  Caldwell  took  an  active  interest  in 
promoting  public  progress  along  lines  leading  to  the  state's  material,  intellectual  and 
political  development  and  upbuilding  and  he  was  one  of  the  worthy  citizens  who  laid  broad 
and  deep  the  foundation  upon  which  the  present  progress  and  prosperity  of  the  county  have 
been  built. 


JUDGE  THERON  G.  BROWN. 

Therein  G.  Brown  is  engaged  in  the  real-estate,  loan,  insurance  and  abstract  business  at 
Belle  Fourche,  conducting  his  interests  under  the  name  of  the  Belle  Fourche  Realty  Company. 
He  is  perhaps  even  more  widely  known  as  county  judge  of  Butte  county,  serving  for  the 
fourth  term  upon  the  bench.  He  was  born  near  Ithaca,  in  Tompkins  county,  \r«  York, 
March  :;  1 .  1856,  a  son  of  Aaron  and  Elizabeth  (Gibbs)  Brown,  who  were  natives  of  Lansing 
township,  Tompkins  county,  the  former  born  August  23.  1832,  and  the  latter  on  the  30th  ol 
July,    1836!      The   father    followed    fanning  practically   throughout   his  entire  life,   but    in    18G!) 

re ved  to  Rochester,  Minnesota,  where  he  engaged  in  merchandising  for  a  number  of  years. 

Later,  however,  he  resumed  farming  and  continued  to  make  bis  home  in  that  locality  until 
the  death  of  his  wife  in  1912,  after  which  he  removed  to  Belle  fourche  to  live  with  bis  son. 
lb-  is  still  the  owner  of  property  in  Rochester,  Minnesota,  where  he  was  a  well  known  and 
highly    respected   citizen,  holding    various   local   offices   there. 

Theron  G.  Brown,  the  oldest  of  live  children,  was  about  nine  years  of  age  when  his 
parents  removed  to  Rochester,  Minnesota,  where  he  attended  school  until  he  bad  completed 

the  work  of  the  eighth  grade.     Later  he  bee; a  student  in  the  Phonographic  Institute  at 

Ithaca.  New  York.    He  remained  with  his  parents  until  be  attained  his  majority,  and  it  was 

alter  this  that  he  attended  the  shorthand  scl I  at  Ithaca,  in  which  he  -pent   two  and  a  half 

years,  lie  then  made  his  way  to  Sioux  Palls,  South  Dakota,  where  he  accepted  the  position 
of  official  stenographer  for  the  eighth  district  under  Judges  Kidder  and  Palmer,  acting  in 
that  capacity  for  eight  years.  During  that  time  he  was  at  the  bead  of  a  shorthand  school 
for  five  or  six  years  and  likewise  acted  as  state  agent  for  the  Remington  typewriter,  being 
the  pioneer  agent  in  that  field  in  South  Dakota.  He  afterward  spent  one  year  in  the  Moody 
County  Bank  and  then  returned  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  conducted  a  shirt  factory  for  two 
years,  On  leaving  Sioux  Falls  in  1897  he  re ved  to  Howard,  where  he  engaged  in  the  real- 
estate  and  insurance  business  for  about  a  year.  lie  then  went  to  I  >e  Sinet,  where  he 
conducted  an  abstract  business  for  about  four  years,  and  while  the  family  resided  in  De  Smet 
be  was  employed  as  bookkeeper  at  Iroquois  for  a  year.  Later  he  was  bookkeeper  in  the 
,tatc  auditor's  office  under  Richard  Halliday,  and  when  the  latter  retired  from  office  Judge 
i.  ,,  removed  to  Belle  Fourche  in  1907,  opened  a  set  oi  abstract  book-  and  also  established 
n  insurance,  loan  and  real-estate  business,  which  he  is  now  conducting  under  the  name  of 
the  Belle  Fourche  Realty  Company.  He  own-  land  and  has  handled  much  property  for 
othei   .  having  secured  a  g 1  clientage  in  these  different   branches  of  the  business. 

Judge  Brown  has  been  married  twice  In  Sioux  Falls,  in  1881,  he  wedded  Mis-  Cora  B. 
Chamberlain,  who  was  bom  near  Rochester,  Minnesota,  a  daughter  of  Henry  J.  and  Catherine 
i  hamberlain,  who  were  natives  of  New  England.  They  removed  to  Minnesota,  where  the 
mother  died,  and  the  father  now  makes  his  home  in  Los  Angeles,  California.  Mrs.  Brown 
passed  away  in  August.  1890,  leaving  three  children:  Florence  1L.  who  has  charge  of  vital 
statistics  in  the  office  oi    Moan   Robinson;   Curtis  C,  associated  with  bis   father  in  business; 


.MIii. I    THKRON  G.  BROWN 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  845 

and  Bessie  E.,  who  died  in  Sioux  Falls  at  the  aye  of  seven  years.  In  1896  Mr.  Brown  wedded 
.Miss  Harriet  0.  Griswold,  who  was  horn  in  Beaver,  Pennsylvania,  December  22,  Is."i4,  a 
daughter  of  Lester  and  Fannie  (Gates)  Griswold,  the  former  born  October  28,  L817,  and  the 
latter  April  5,  1820.  They  removed  westward  to  Spring  Valley,  Minnesota,  where  the  fathei 
engaged  in  merchandising,  but  both  he  and  his  wife  are  now  deceased.  To  the  second  mar- 
riage of  Judge  Brown  there  have  been  born  four  children,  of  whom  one  died  in  infancy,  the 
others  being  Iluldah  M.,  Harold  (;.  and   Wallace  A. 

The  family  attend  the  Congregational  church,  of  which  the  parents  are  members,  and 
Judge  Brown  also  holds  membership  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  has 
taken  the  degrees  in  various  branches  of  that  order,  is  the  present  secretary  of  the  local 
lodge  and  was  grand  master  of  South  Dakota  in  1!)(I2.  In  polities  he  is  a  republican  and  is 
now  serving  for  the  fourth  term  as  county  judge.  He  tilled  the  office  of  city  auditor  of  Sioux 
Falls  and  was  justice  of  the  peace  in  Sanborn  county.  South  Dakota.  He  acted  as  official 
stenographer  at  both  of  the  constitutional  conventions  and  the  original  state  constitution  is 
largely  in  his  writing.  He  has  proved  himself  a  worthy  and  valued  citizen  during  the  years 
of  his  residence  in  South  Dakota  and  lias  been  actively  connected  with  various  important 
events  which  have  shaped  its  history. 


AUGUST  \V    MIELENZ. 


August  W.  Mielenz  is  senior  member  of  the  Arm  of  Mielenz  &  Company,  proprietors  of 
tin'  Yankton  Steam  Laundry,  doing  business  at  No.  229  Broadway  in  Yankton.  He  is  a  man 
of  indefatigable  industry  and  is  building  up  his  business  upon  the  foundation  of  determina- 
tion ami  reliability.  He  was  born  in  Dodge  county,  Wisconsin,  dune  14,  1853.  a  son  of  Martin 
and  Mary  Mielenz,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Germany.  They  emigrated  westward  to 
Dodge  county.   Wisconsin,  and   the   father   there  took   up   the  occupation   oi    fanning. 

August  W.  Mielenz  was  reared  upon  the  old  homestead  in  his  native  county  and  was  edu- 
cated iii  a  limited  way  in  the  district  schools,  but  his  opportunities  were  somewhat  meager, 
for  his  services  were  needed  in  the  development  of  the  fields  and  to  his  father  he  continued 
to  give  the  benefit  of  his  aid  until  he  reached  the  age  of  eighteen  years.  He  then  removed 
to  Aeklcy,  Hardin  county,  Iowa,  where  he  acquainted  himself  with  the  drug  business,  remain- 
ing at  that  place  until  the  spring  of  1S7fP.  That  year  witnessed  his  arrival  in  Yankton.  The 
now  thriving  city  was  then  a  frontier  town  containing  a  few  straggling  houses  -one  of  the 
outposts  of  western  civilization.  He  started  out  in  business  here  as  a  freighter  in  the  Black 
Hills,  which  lias  just  been  opened  up  as  a  mining  district.  For  tvu  years  he  continued  in 
that  business  and  says  it  was  the  most  interesting  period  of  his  life.  During  that  period  he 
assisted  in  the  removal  of  the  famous  Indian  chief.  Spotted  Tail,  bate]-  in  ists  he  entered 
the  employ  ot  the  wholesale  liquor  firm  of  Adler  &  Ohlman  at  Yankton  as  a  clerk,  remaining 
with  that  house  for  four  years.  In  1882  he  removed  with  his  little  family  to  Mitchell,  South 
Dakota,  where  he  engaged   in  the   implement  business  for  more  than  a  decade.     The   financial 

panic  oi   [893  and  subsequent  hard  times  claimed  him  as  a  victim.     It  was  a  real  cal ity  for 

linn,  for  he  was  nicely  started  in  business,  but.  owing  to  existing  conditions  was  forced  to  retire 
from  that  field.  Soon  afterward  he  obtained  a  working  interest  in  a  steam  laundry  at 
Mitchell  and  was  associated  witli  that  business  until  19(11.  whin,  in  connection  with  Mr.  Fish, 
one   of   tlii'    partners,    he    came   to    Yankton    and    here    established    a    steam    laundry    under    the 

I'm  in  ua f  Fish  .V   Mielenz  at  No.  307  West  Third  street.     They  continued  business  together 

until  1904.  when  Mr.  Fish  sold  his  interest  to  the  son  of  his  partner,  George  C.  Mielenz.  and 
the  present  firm  of  Mielenz  &  Company  was  thus  organized  and  still  continues.  In  thai  year 
(1904)  they  removed  to  their  present  location  at  Xo.  229  Broadway,  where  they  have  excellent 
quarters.  They  occupy  a  building  two  stories  and  basement  completely  equipped  with  all 
the  late-i  and  mosl  modern  machinery  for  carrying  on  laundry  work.  In  fact,  they  have  nil 
the  facilities  oi  a  metropolitan,  up-to-date  plant.  Theirs  is  the  only  steam  laundry  in  this 
section  :ind  the  business  has  shown  a  gratifying  annual  increase,  extending  over  a  radius  of 
one  hundred  miles.  Thc\  employ  fifteen  people  and  Mr  Mielenz  devotes  his  entire  (line  and 
attention    to  the  business,   which    is   steadily  growing. 

In    1879    Mr.    Mielenz   was   united   in    marriage  to    Miss    Katherine   Rathgeber,   a    native   of 


846  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

'  rniany,  who,  however,  became  a  resident  oi  Yankton  county  in  pioneer  times,  live  children 
have  been  born  oi  this  union:  George  C,  who  nas  horn  in  Yankton  in  1SSU  and  is  now  his 
father's  partner  in  business;  Maude,  the  wife  oi  Fred  Pfotenhauer,  Jr.,  of  Yankton;  Jeannette, 
tlif  wiic  oi  Henrj  Tammen,  Jr.,  oi  Yankton;  Walter,  oi  the  same  city;  and  one  child  who  died 
in  infancy  . 

Mr.  Mielenz  was  former!)  a  member  of  the  fire  department  of  Mitchell,  South  Dakota, 
and  at  one  time  was  city  marshal  at  that  place.  He  holds  membership  with  the  Ancient  Order 
of  I  nited  Workmen.  He  is  an  industrious,  intelligent  citizen  who  realizes  that  energy  and 
integrity  are  potent  I -  ol  success,  and  his  worth  as  a  business  man  is  widely  acknowl- 
edged by  his  fellow  townsmen. 


GEORGE  C.  MIELENZ. 


George  C.  Mielenz,  the  junior  partner  in  the  linn  of  Mielenz  &  Company,  laundrymen  at 
Yankton,  his  native  city,  was  born  in  L880  and  is  a  son  ol'  August  \V.  Mielenz.  who  is  men- 
tioned above.  During  the  period  of  his  youth  the  family  home  was  maintained  in  Mitchell, 
South  Dakota,  and  there  lie  attended  the  public  schools  and  also  pursued  a  commercial  course. 
(In  stalling  out  lor  himself  lie  became  a  drug  clerk  and  was  thus  employed  for  two  years. 
luit  ;il  the  end  of  that  time  resigned  to  become  a  bookkeeper  in  the  steam  laundry  at  Mitchell 
in  which  his  father  was  interested  until  1901.  In  that  year  he  came  to  Yankton  to  enter  the 
employ    ..I  the  laundry  firm  of  Fish  &   Mielenz,  and  in  1904  he  purchased  the  interest  of  Mr. 

l-i-1 1   thus   became   his   father's   partner   in   the   business,   which    is  .^till  continued   under 

i  he  style  ol  Mielenz  &  Company,  lie  has  active  charge  and  management  oi  the  business 
and  in  connection  with  his  father  lias  made  it  a  huge  and  nourishing  industrial  undertaking. 
'I  he  patronage  has  now  grown  to  extensive  proportions  and.  like  his  father,  George  C. 
Mieleu/.  devotes  liis  entire  time  and  attention  to  the  management,  development  and  im- 
provement of  the  business.  High  grade  work  is  turned  out  and  reasonable  prices  and  fair 
dealing   are    further   features   in   their   success. 

In    1005    Mr.    Mielenz   was   married    to   Miss   Ruby   Tralle,   of   Y'ankton,   and   they    have 

become  the  parents  oi   three  children:   Robert,  be -e  and  Kathryn.     Mr.  Mielenz  belongs  to 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  A.  K.  &  A.  M.;  Yankton  Chapter;  De  Molay  <  onimandery,  K.  T.:  the 
Knights  of  Pythias;  and  to  the  Congregational  church  associations  which  indicate  much 
i  i  the  nature  ol  his  interests  and  the  rules  winch  govern  his  conduct.  He  has  never  sought 
to  figure  prominently  in  public  affairs,  nor  has  there  been  anything  spectacular  in  his  life, 
but,  recognizing  the  truth  of  the  old  Greek  admonition,  "Earn  thy  reward;  the  gods  u i \ < • 
nought  to  sloth."  he  has  worked  earnestly  and  persistently  to  gain  success  in  the  business 
world. 


THE  HOMESTAKE  MINE. 


The  Homestake  mine,  located  at  bead.  South  Dakota,  is  incorporated  a-  the  Homestake 
Mining  Company  under  the  laws  of  California.  It  is  the  largest  mine  of  its  kind  in  t he  world 
and  is  known  in  all  mining  circles.  Its  distinctive  features  are  the  splendid  equipment  and 
efficient  management  thai  enable  it  to  make  a  large  annual  profit  out  of  a  low  grade  ore 
yielding  '"it  verj  little  gold  |"'i  ton.  It  has  grown  steadily  since  its  incorporation  in  Is;; 
and  although  at  that  time  its  holdings  were  hut  ten  acres  it  now-  has  property  extending  for 
tv Ii      it direction  and  comprising  two  thousand  sk  hundred  and  twenty-four  acres. 

It     was    incorporated    by    several    pr incut    mining    men    and    capitalists    of    San    Fran- 

cisci the  purpose  ol   taking  over  the  Homestake  lode  claim,  which  gave  the  company  its 

i The  claim   itself  was   so   named  by   Moses  Manuel,  who  located   it.  and   it   originally 

consisted  ol  ■<  gold  prospect  of  less  than  ten  acres.  I..  D.  Kellogg  secured  an  option  to  pur- 
chase tie  cla  in  for  the  sum  of  seventj  thousand  dollars,  after  thoroughly  examining  the 
lie  was  a  trusted  agent  and  mine  expert  and  his  opinion  was  highly  valued.  The 
p  o  peet  was  later  visited  by  George  Hearst,  the  veteran  miner,  who  believed  it  to  be  a 
paying  proposition,  and   lie  and  James   I!.   Haggin  and   Lloyd  Tevis  became  the  organizers  of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  S47 

the  Homestake  Mining  Company.  In  1884,  seven  years  alter  the  incorporation  of  the  com- 
pany. Samuel  McMasters,  its  superintendent,  retired  and  soon  after  died,  and  Thomas  J. 
Grier,  an  employe  of  the  company  who  had  shown  a  remarkable  knowledge  of  mining  con- 
ditions and  a  high  order  of  executive  ability,  was  promoted  to  the  superintendency.  For 
thirty  years,  or  until  his  death  on  the  23d  of  September,  1914,  Mr.  Grier  supervised  the 
actual  working  of  the  mine  and  under  his  guidance  it  grew  and  developed  into  the  colossal 
company  of  the  present  time.  He  knew  how  to  combine  conservatism  with  an  openness  of 
mind  and  a  progressive  spirit  that  made  him  willing  and  eager  to  adopt  new  methods  when 
they  were  of  real  value  and  not  merely  of  interest  because  of  their  novelty.  He  also  under- 
stood human  nature  and  was  more  than  usually  successful  in  securing  the  real  cooperation 
ol  the  army  of  men  employed  by  the  company  in  their  extensive  operations.  At  his  death, 
Richard  Blackstone,  for  more  than  three  decades  an  employe  of  the  company,  was  pro- 
moted from  the  position  of  assistant  superintendent  and  chief  engineer  to  that  of  superin- 
tendent and  his  record  of  marked  ability,  excellent  management  and  faithful  service  in  the 
formei  rapacity  is  the  best  guarantee  of  his  success  in  the  more  responsible  position  of 
superintendent. 

When  the  claim  was  purchased  by  the  Homestake  Mining  Company  the  exploration  con- 
sisted of  small  surface  pits  only  and  some  mining  men  considered  its  value  as  doubtful 
although  there  were  a  number  of  favorable  surface  indications.  The  Homestake  Mining 
Company  was  backed  by  a  great  deal  of  capital  and  was  controlled  by  expert  miners,  who 
had  unlimited  faith  in  the  possibilities  of  the  claim.  The  company  immediately  began  the 
further  exploitation  of  the  property  and  two  shafts  equipped  with  hoisting  engines  were 
sunk  and  various  drifts  were  soon  under  way.  By  July,  1878,  or  the  year  after  the  purchase 
of  the  claim,  the  first  mill  of  eighty  stamps  was  constructed  and  in  commission.  With  the 
first  dropping  of  stamps  it  was  proved  that  the  mine  was  a  producer  and  from  that  small 
beginning  the  mine  has  steadily  expanded,  breaking  all  records  and  setting  a  new  pace  in 
the  world  of  gold  mining.  Although  it  is  a  very  low  ore.  illimitable  tonnage  is  at  the  dis- 
posal of  the  company  and  large  mills,  the  most  improved  mining  machinery  and  great 
mechanical  power  enable  the  mine  to  pay  large  dividends.  The  facilities  for  handling  vast 
quantities  of  material  in  the  most  economical  fashion  anil  with  the  greatest  possible  elimina- 
tion of  waste  in  ore,  time  and  energy  are  indispensable  in  the  successful  operation  of  a 
mine  of  this  type  and  the  Homestake  Mining  Company,  realizing  this,  has  spent  hundreds  of 
thousands  and  even  millions  of  dollars  in  securing  the  machinery  and  men  needed.  Their 
expenditure  has  Keen  justified  as  the  mine  is  the  most  gigantic  gold-mining  enterprise  the 
world  has  ever  seen.  The  company  has  steadily  increased  the  extent  of  its  property,  buy- 
ing additional  claims  as  the  development  of  the  region  and  the  resulting  knowledge  of  con- 
ditions indicated  with  reasonable  certainty  the  presence  of  valuable  ore.  By  following  out 
this  policy  of  expansion  and  absorption  in  the  last  thirty-six  years  it  lias  acquired  the  prop- 
erties of  the  Highland,  Deadwood,  Terra,  Caledonia  and  Father  De  Smet  mining  companies, 
besides  those  of  lesser  companies,  groups  of  claims  ami  many  individual  holdings.  Its  mar- 
velous growth  may  be  realized  when  it  is  remembered  that  it  started  with  less  than  ten 
acre-  and  today  controls  a  body  of  mining  ground  extending  from  Deadwood  creek  on  the 
north  over  the  divide  to  Whitewood  creek  on  the  south,  a  distance  of  practically  two  miles, 
and  comprising  within  its  limits  two  thousand  six  hundred  and  twenty-four  acres.  The 
holdings  of  the  company  cover  the  strike  of  tin  ureal  parallel  lode  system,  known  a-  the 
l;,. II.  The  company  operates  over  all  of  this  area  and  employs  many  hundreds  of  men  in 
the  various  phases  of  its  work.  It  has  enlarged  old  and  constructed  new  milling  plants, 
installed  a  -real  deal  of  hoisting  machinery,  including  an  immense  Ellison  hoist,  a  new  and 
even   larger   B.  &    M.  hoist,  has  put  in  an  extensive  water  system,  which   supplies  not  only 

the  works  of  the  company  but  also  the  cities  of   Lead  and   Deadw 1  and  a  number  of  other 

towns;  has  installed  the  Spearfish  hydro-electric  plant,  the  boiler  and  power  plant;  has 
built  a  viaduct  connecting  the  mills  with  the  railway  system-,  of  the  company  and  has  in 
other  ways  improved   it-  property.     The  Star  and   Amicus  mills  recently  enlarged   have  added 

largelj   to  Hie  com] y's  capacity.    The  increased  facilities  mentioned  were  all  provided  under 

the  regime  "i  the  late  Mr.  Crier,  who  was  also  responsible  for  the  erection  of  the  recreation 
building  for  employes,  which  will  stand  as'his  monument  for  many  years.  The  company 
in  its  dealings  with  those  who  work  for  it  has  shown  it-elf  to  be  an  enlightened  modem 
business  organization  and  has  taken  much   thought  for  their  welfare. 


848  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

The  Homestake  Mining  Company  lias  six  stamp  mills,  the  smallest  of  which  has  one 
hundred  stamps  and  the  largest  two  hundred  and  forty,  the  total  number  being  ten  hundred 
and  twenty.  The  mills  reduce  four  thousand  fi\ <•  hundred  tons  of  ore  every  twenty-four 
hours  and  there  are  also  two  eyi le  mills  with  a  daily  capacity  of  eight  hundred  and  four- 
teen hundred  and  fifty  tons  respectively.  There  are  also  six  shafts  with  strain  hoists  rang- 
ing in  depth   from  eight   hundred  to  seventeen  hundred   feet.     All  of  the  ore   is  handled  on 

tramways  operated   by   c pressed  air   motors   and   there  are   in   operation    forty-one   miles 

ol  tramway  track  under  ground.  There  is  also  a  slime  plant  located  at  Deadwood  which 
utilizes  what  was  formerly  a  waste  product  and  turns  into  the  treasury  a  neat  profil  from 
that  source  annually.  The  capitalization  of  the  company  was  originally  one  hundred  thou- 
sand share,  but  has  now  reached  the  enormous  figure  of  twenty-five  milium  dollars.  Twenty- 
five  hundred  men  are  employed  and  the  monthly  payroll  records  the  sum  of  Inn  handled 
and  twenty  live  thousand  dollars.  The  total  amount  of  its  production  in  1913  was  six 
million  one  hundred  eighty-six  thousand  six  hundred  and  fifty-one  dollars,  which  is  more 
than  the  amount  of  wealth  produced  by  any  other  concern  in  the  state.  It  also  employs 
moie  labor  than  any  other  firm  in  South  Dakota  and  is  capitalized  for  more  money  than  any 
other  company  in  the  state.  There  remain  immense  unbroken  ore  deposits  which  insure  the 
"in  nine, I  development  of  the  company  and  which  make  certain  its  ability  to  pay  good 
dividends  for  many  years  to  come. 


JAMES  LUTHER   BARBER,  M.   1).  V. 

Dr.  .lames  Luther  Barber,  a  prominent  veterinary  surgeon  of  South  Dakota  residing  at 
Tyndall.  has  passed  practically  his  whole  life  in  Hon  Homme  county,  although  he  is  a  native 
of  Stephens, ,n  county,  Illinois,  born  May  Hi.  1870  His  parents,  David  Watson  and  Anna  E. 
(Crocker)  Barber,  are  mentioned  at  greater  length  elsewhere  in  this  work.  In  1  s 7 :_> .  when  our 
subject  was  hut  two  years  of  age,  the  family  removed  to  (lid  lion  Homme,  where  James  I.. 
D  ii  l»  i  lived  until  he  was  ten  or  twelve  years  ol  age.  His  lather  owned  a  store  there  and  also 
a  farm  southeast  of  Tyndall.  In  1883  the  family  removed  to  Tyndall  and  from  that  date 
until  189]  .lame-.  I..  Barber  was  employed  in  his  father's  store  at  that  place.  II,'  then  formed 
a  partnership  with  his  brother  Lewis  and  together  they  engaged  in  farming  and  stock-raising. 
In  1905  the  family  went  to  De  Funiak  Springs,  Florida,  and  Dr.  Barber  lived  in  the  peninsular 
-tale  for  about,  fifteen  months,  hut  in  L906  entered  MeKillip's  Veterinary  College  of  Chicago, 
li which  hi    was  graduated  in  April.   1909,  with  a  class  of  one  hundred. 

Returning  to  Tyndall,  our  subject  entered  into  partnership  with  his  brother,  Dr.  Lewis 
D.  Barber,  who  is  mentioned  elsewhere  in  this  work  and  with  whom  he  had  practiced  during 
his  vacations.  They  have  one  of  the  host  equipped  Veterinary  hospitals  in  the  southern 
pari  of  the  state  ami  have  gained  an  enviable  reputation  in  their  profession.  On  the  1st  of 
duly.  1913,  Governor  Byrne  appointed  Dr.  dames  I,.  Barber  state  veterinary  and  superintendent 
of  the  live  stock  sanitary  hoard.  He  only  held  the  office  a  little  over  a  year,  resigning  on  the 
l-t  of  September,  lull,  as  his  duties  kept  him  away  from  home  about  half  of  the  time  and 
as  his  private  practice  demanded  his  entire  attention.  During  his  incumbency  in  the  office 
lii.  work  was  entirely  satisfactory  to  the  stale  authorities  and  a  credit  to  himself,  lie  now 
has  extensive   farm   property  and  other  interests. 

Dr.  Barber  was  married  in  Broadhead,  Wisconsin,  on  the  29th  of  August,  1906,  to  Miss 
Mary  E.  Stair,  a  native  of  that  state  and  a  daughter  of  Henry  and  Mary  (Chambers)  Stair, 
win,  were  natives  of  Virginia  and  Wisconsin  respectively.  To  Dr.  ami  Mrs.  Barber  have  been 
born  three  children,  Elsie  E.,  Robert  J.  and  Faith  Eleanor. 

I  i  Barber  i-  a  republican  and  has  served  for  three  terms  as  alderman  in  Tyndall.  Fra- 
ternally he  is  a  member  of  the  Modern  I'.rolherh 1  of  America  and  in  his  daily  life  exem- 
plifies that  spirit  ol   fraternilv   which  is  the  foundation  of  the  order.     II,-  has  never  forgotten 

the  unselfish  devoti f  his  teacher  in  the  Tyndall  schools.      Al    that   time  nothing   higher  than 

the    ninth   grade   was   included    m    1  he   regular  course,   hnl    I  he   teacher  gave    freely   of  his  time 

after  school  I rs  and  gave  the  graduating  class  work  in  algebra,  physical  geography  and  other 

,hi ii lei   to  give  them  a  broader  and  more  thorough  (raining.    The  class  shared  their 

mil  ter'    enthusiasm  ami  made  g 1  use  of  the  opportunities  offered  them  ami  never  ceased 


DR.  iami.s  i..  i:ai;i;i;i; 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  851 

tu  feel  grateful  to  him  for  his  unusual  interest  in  their  welfare.  Dr.  Barber  remembers  vividly 
the  great  blizzard  on  the  12th  of  January,  18S8,  as  he,  with  other  pupils,  remained  in  the 
sehoolhouse  all  night  without  lood,  save  what  was  lelt  from  their  noon-day  lunch,  tie  has 
seen  a  great  deal  oi  the  transformation  that  has  changed  South  Dakota  from  a  trackless,  tiec- 
less  prairie  to  a  region  ui  cultivated  tarms  and  thriving  towns,  and  has  definitely  cast  m  his 


1K1X.  OLE  O.  HAUGSE. 


The  Hon.  Ole  U.  Haugse  has  rendered  his  state  efficient  service  as  a  member  of  the  legis- 
lature, taking  otlice  in  lyu'l.  He  is  known  throughout  Minnehaha  count}'  as  a  prosperous  and 
progressive  farmer,  his  land  on  section  11,  Grand  Meadow  township,  being  excellently 
improved  and  yielding  bountiful  crops,  lie  was  born  on  the  1st  of  October,  1S54,  in  Norway, 
a  son  of  (lie  Haugse,  who  passed  his  entire  life  in  the  land  of  the  midnight  sun.  The  subject 
of  this  review  was  reared  at  home  and  educated  in  the  common  schools,  but,  being  ambitious 
and  hearing  much  of  the  opportunities  ottered  by  the  new  world,  he  came  to  the  United 
States  in  1S7~,  when  a  young  man  of  eighteen  years,  and  located  in  Winneshiek  county, 
Iowa.  There  he  worked  as  a  farm  hand  for  about  live  years  and  in  the  spring  of  1STS  came 
to  South  Dakota,  walking  the  entire  distance,  three  hundred  miles  or  over. 

Mr.  Haugse  took  up  a  homestead,  and  subsequently  purchased  another  quarter  section 
situated  on  section  14,  just  across  the  road  from  his  home  place.  He  has  devoted  the  greater 
part  of  his  time  to  agricultural  pursuits  and,  as  he  has  made  an  intelligent  study  of  the  soil 
and  climate  and  the  crops  best  adapted  thereto,  as  well  as  the  best  methods  of  cultivating 
the  land,  he  has  found  farming  a  very  profitable  occupation.  He  lias  identified  himsell 
thoroughly  with  the  section  in  which  he  makes  his  home  and  is  connected  in  an  official 
capacity  with  several  local  business  enterprises,  being  a  stockholder  and  a  member  oi  the 
board  of  directors  of  the  Lyons  Grain  &  Elevator  Company,  and  also  a  stockholder  in  the 
Farmers  liank  of  Lyons. 

On  coining  tu  South  Dakota  in  1s7n,  Mr.  Haugse  was  accompanied  by  his  wife  and  a 
ten-months-old  daughter.  Their  first  home  was  an  adobe  hut  with  no  Hour  and  a  roof  nude 
of  hay.  through  which  the  heavy  rains  would  sift,  snaking  the  ground  beneath.  After  living 
in  that  house  for  live  years  a  two-room  structure  was  erected  and  this  contained  a  Boor,  it 
being  the  home  of  tin-  family  for  ten  years.  Now  there  is  one  of  the  finest  faun  resiliences 
in  the  township  upon  Mr.  Haugse's  plan-  and  all  of  the  other  improvements  are  in  keeping 
therewith.  In  1915  he  purchased  a  house  on  West  Twelfth  street,  Sioux  Falls,  and  leaving 
the  farm  in  charge  of  his  children,  he  and  his  wife  took  up  their  abode  in  their  new  home, 
where  they  are  now  enjoying  a  well  earned  rest. 

In  Winneshiek  county.  Iowa,  in  1SVT.  Mr.  Haugse  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Julia 
Jensen,  a  native  of  Norway,  who  came  to  the  United  state-  three  or  four  years  previous 
to  the  arrival  of  her  future  husband.  Her  father  was  John  Jensen,  who  on  coming  to  South 
Dakota  took  up  a  homestead  in  Buffalo  township,  where  lie  and  his  wife  spent  the  remainder 
of  their  live-. 

Ten  children  were  bom  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  IlaiiL'se.  as  follows:  Jennie,  the  wife  of  lid 
Nelson,  of  Madison,  '-•nth  Dakota;  Oscar,  a  farmer  in  western  Manitoba;  Nettie  and  Henry, 
on  tlir  home  farm;  Anna,  the  wife  of  Martin  Nelson,  of  Sioux  falls:  Josie,  now  Mrs.  Andrew 
Walker,  of  Link  township,  this  county;  Lewis.  Albert  and  Joseph,  at  home;  and  Charlie, 
who  has  taken  up  a   homestead  in   Montana. 

The  family  are  members  of  the  Lutheran  synod  and  are  much  interested  in  all  phases 
of  church  work.  Mr.  Haugse  i-  a  republican  in  his  political  belief  and  is  influential  in  the 
couneils  of  the  party  in  the  state.  He  lias  always  taken  a  prominent  and  influential  part 
in  public  affairs,  and  has  been  found  true  to  every  trust  reposed  in  him.  lie  has  held  many 
local  offices,  Inning  served  as  a  member  of  the  town  board  for  several  years  and  as  justice 
of  the  peace  for  many  years.  He  is  especially  interested  in  the  progress  of  education  and 
ever  sin.-e  coming  to  South  Dakota  has  been  a  member  of  the  school  board,  now  serving  as 
treasurer  of  the  same.  He  represented  his  district  in  the  state  legislature,  his  term  of  office 
beginning   in  1909,  and  while  a    member  of  that   body  supported  many  bills  which  have  proved 


852  IIISToRV  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

;rea<   benefit   to  the  people  oi   the  state.     Not   only  was  he  a   ready  speaker  on  tier  il 

luit  proved  his  value  ;i>  a  conscientious  worker  upon  many  important  committees.  He  made 
his  home  in  Grand  Meadow  township  for  over  three  decades  and  during  that  turn-  consist- 
ently labored  Eor  the  welfare  of  the  community  as  well  as  for  his  own  advancement,  and 
his  activities  have  won  him  not  only  prominence  but  also  a  high  place  in  the  estimation 
and  regard  of  his  fellowmen. 


OLOF  LINGBERG. 


Olof  Lingberg,  a   Farmer  ami  stock-raiser  residing  on  section  20,  Garfield  township,  i  laj 

county,  was  I i  in  Sweden  in   ls-i:;  and  there  received  his  education.     He  was  left  an  orphan 

when  five  years  oi  age  and  remained  in  Ids  native  land  until  1868,  when  he  emigrated  to 
America  and   lirst   settled  at   Council   Bluffs,   Iowa.     After  living  there   for  almost   a  year  lie 

re ved  to  <  la\   county,  Dakota,  and  proved  up  on  a  quarter  section  of  land.     He  has  since 

added  an  eighty  acre  tract  and  is  the  owner  of  valuable  farming  property,  one  hundred  and 
-ixty  acres  being  in  a  high  state  of  cultivation.  The  buildings  are  well  constructed  and  com- 
modioli-.,  and  everything  about  the  place  is  in  an  excellent  condition.  Mr.  Lingberg  raises 
both  grain  .m.l  stock  and  finds  that  method  of  farming  the  most  profitable  as  it  eliminates 
unnecessary  waste. 

Mr.  Lingberg  was  married  on  the  23d  of  .May,  1868,  in  Sweden,  to  Miss  Bertha  Ander- 
son, who  was  born  and  educated  in  that  country.  Both  of  her  parents  passed  away  in 
Sweden.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lingberg  have  been  bom  nine  children:  John,  whose  birth  oc- 
curred in  187]  and  who  is  a  resident  of  Effington,  South  Dakota;  Minnie,  the  wife  of  A.  F. 
Anderson,  of  Claj  county;  Josie,  who  married  P.  C.  Peterson,  of  Elk  Point:  Elsie,  the  wife 
of  l;a\  Williamson,  a  resident  of  Yeomans,  Saskatchewan,  Canada;  E.  Walter,  who  was 
born  in  March,  1887,  and  is  assisting  his  father  with  the  work  of  the  homestead;  and  four 
n ho  are  deceased. 

Mr.  Lingberg  is  a  republican  and  has  served  a>  a  member  of  the  school  hoard,  having 
always  taken  a  great  interest  in  the  welfare  of  the  public  schools.  He  and  his  family  belong 
to  the  Baptist  church  and  he  has  been  one  of  the  leaders  in  church  wink  for  many  years. 
serving  a.-  secretary,  deacon  and  Sunday-school  teacher  and  contributing  generously  to  the 
support  of  the  church.  His  life  has  been  open  and  above  hoard,  and  his  unmistakable  sin- 
cerity ami   integrity    have  gained  him  the  high   respect   of  In-   fellowmen. 


PAUL  HENDRIKSEN,  m.  I) 


Dr.  Paul  Hendriksen  is  a  physician  and  surgeon,  practicing  at  Vienna,  Clark  county,  and 

i! ghoui   the  surrounding  district,     lie  was  horn   in   Norway  on  the  7th  of  October,   1845, 

a  son  of  Henry  and  .Mary  (Peterson)  Hendriksen,  who  were  farming  people,  hut  both  are 
now  deceased.  Dr.  Hendriksen  was  reared  in  the  land  of  the  midnight  sun.  spending  his 
youthful  days  under  the  parental  roof,  during  which  period  he  acquired  a  public-school 
education.  The  favorable  reports  which  he  heard  concerning  America  ami  her  opportunities 
led    him    to  cross   (he    Atlantic   to   the    United    States    in    L867,    w  lien    he    was   a    young    man    of 

twenty    two     years.       The    following    year    he    entered    the    College    at     PaXton,     Illinois.    I Illcted 

under  the  auspices  of  the  Swedish  Lutheran  church,  and  there  he  pursued  a  theological 
coin  ,-.  in  [869  changes  wen-  made  in  the  college,  part  of  it  being  removed  to  Marshall, 
Wisconsin.  Mr.  Hendriksen  went  there  and  continued  his  studies  until  1870.  In  tin'  fall  of 
i1  ii  •■  u  he  entered  Northwestern  University  at  Watertown,  Wisconsin,  his  main  object 
being    to    learn    the    German    language.       lie    remained    there    until     1ST:.',    in    which    year    he 

returned  to  Norway  with  the  intentii t  entering  the  Mission  Institute  in  preparation   for 

work    in     Africa.      He  began    his   studies   in   Stockholm,  Sweden,  pursuing  a   three  years'  course 

in  medicine  ami  theology,  hut  the  field  of  his  labors  was  changed  and  in  is::,  he  began  his 
work  in  Kan  ,i  .  having  charge  of  three  different  missions  and  ministering  both  to  the 
physical  and   moral  nature,  for  1 ngagod   in   the  practice  of   medicine  as  well  as  in  teaching 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  853 

gospel  truths.  Thirteen  years  passed  in  that  way,  after  which  he  came  to  South  Dakota  in 
L888,  continuing  in  the  work  of  the  ministry  until  1900.  He  was  in  Bryant  from  1888  until 
L895  and  then  came  to  Vienna.  In  18U8  he  went  to  St.  Joseph,  Missouri,  where  lie  remained 
until  1904,  when  lie  returned  to  Vienna,  where  he  has  since  lived.  Here  he  engages  in  the 
practice  of  medicine  and  is  recognized  as  an  aide  physician  and  surgeon,  for  in  the  passing 
years  he  has  kept  in  touch  with  advanced  professional  thought  and  methods.  He  is  now 
interested  in  real  estate  in  Kansas,  .South  Dakota  and  Missouri. 

On  the  18th  of  June,  187G,  Dr.  Hendriksen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Serina  Knut- 
sen,  a  daughter  of  Knot  Peterson,  of  Norway,  and  their  children  are:  Andrea,  now  Mrs. 
John  Martin,  of  Minneapolis,  Minnesota;  Clara,  a  teacher  at  St.  Joseph,  Missouri;  Emile, 
agent  for  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railroad  at  Ceresco,  Nebraska;  Sophia,  who  is  a 
teacher  by  profession  but  who  is  now  residing  on  a  claim  near  Hinsdale,  Montana;  Nora, 
who  is  teaching  at  Onida,  South  Dakota;  Oliver,  who  is  residing  with  his  sister  Sophia 
on  the  claim  in  Montana;  and  Matford,  a  student  in  the  State  Agricultural  College  at 
Manhattan,  Kansas.  Dr.  Hendriksen  is  a  Lutheran  in  religious  faith  and  in  that  church  lias 
reared  his  family,  instilling  into  their  minds  those  principles  which  make  for  upright  man- 
hood and  womanhood.  His  political  indorsement  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  his 
interest  in  the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  South  Dakota  is  manifest  in  many  tangible  and 
helpful  ways.  Professionally  he  is  connected  with  the  Watertown  Medical  Society  and  he 
is  now  enjoying  a  good  practice,  his  professional  duties  being  performed  in  a  most 
conscient  ems  manner. 


II.  II.  GUERNSEY. 


For  over  a  third  of  a  century  H.  II.  Guernsey  has  been  postmaster  of  Altamont  and  has 
a  record  that  is  probably  not  equalled  in  the  state  for  length  of  service.  For  about  the 
-.line  length  ol  I  one  he  lias  held  a  license  as  notary  public  and  in  both  capacities  has  proved 
able,  accurate  and  efficient.  He  was  born  in  Lisbon,  New  Hampshire,  on  the  5th  of  July. 
1842,  a  son  of  Orin  and  Sarah  (Cooley)  Guernsey,  both  natives  of  New  Hampshire  and 
descended  from  old  New  England  -stock.  The  father  was  a  man  of  more  than  local  prom- 
inence both  in  New  Hampshire  ami  Wisconsin,  to  which  state  he  removed  in  1st:;,  lie 
served  in  both  state  legislatures  and  was  also  a  member  of  the  National  Peace  Commission, 
which  negotiated  a  treaty  with  the  Indians  in  1866  or  1867.  He  was  appointed  to  that 
position  by  Hon.  I).  M.  Cooley,  then  commissioner  of  Indian  affairs,  and  he  located  at 
Dubuque,  Iowa,  in  order  to  facilitate  the  transaction  of  his  official  duties.  For  the  last 
twentj  years  of  his  life  he  was  engaged  in  the  insurance  business  in  Janesville,  Wisconsin, 
and  both  he  and  his  wife  passed  away  in  that  city,  lie  was  a  man  of  large  mental  caliber 
and  a  conspicuous  figure  in  the  public  affairs  of  the  early  days  of  Wisconsin.  Resides  taking 
part  in  the  affairs  of  civil  government  in  New  Hampshire,  he  was  colonel  of  the  state  militia 
ior  several  \  ears. 

II.    II.  Guernsey   was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  acquired  his  education  in   the 

public   schools.     After  completing  the  elementary  course  he  entered  Janesville  high   scl 1. 

I, lit  in  hi-  senior  year  enlisted  in  the  northern  army  for  service  in  the  defense  of  the  Union, 
(in  tie'  15th  of  August,  L861,  he  became  a  member  of  Company  E,  Twenty-second  Wisconsin 
Volunteers,  and  after  serving  for  two  years  with  thin  command  he  passed  an  examination 
before  the  governmenl  board  of  examiners  at  Nashville  and  was  commissioned  first  lieutenant 

of  Company   I),  Fourteenth  United  States  Colored   Infantry.  Colonel  Thomas  J.  Morgan  c 

manding.  Colonel  Morgan  was  later  commissioner  of  Indian  affairs  under  Governor  Hayes, 
On  the  29th  of  March,  1866,  Mr.  Guernsey  was  mustered  out  of  the  Federal  military  service, 
having  been  reserved  for  garrison  duty  for  some  time  following  the  close  of  the  war  between 
the  north  and  south.  Mr  returned  to  Janesville  and  there  engaged  in  the  insurance  business 
until  1879,  in  which  year  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  in  Dried  county,  lie  entered 
a  home-lead  and  tree  claim  two  miles  southwest  of  the  present  town  of  Altamont.  In 
August,  L880,  jn-t  after  the  town  site  had  I n  surveyed  and  platted  Mr.  Guernsey  pur- 
chased the  first  town  lot  sold  and  built  the  lirst  residence  and  store  in  Altamont,  where  he 
engaged  in  general  merchandising  for  twenty-one  year-,  being  the  pioneer  trader  in  that  part 


854  IIISTf  IRY  <  IF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

of  the  county.  In  December,  1880,  he  was  appointed  postmaster  and  lias  served  continuously 
in  that  capacity  since,  excepting  three  years  under  a  democratic  administration  when  lie 
served  as  deputj  postmaster.  He  is  one  of  the  oldest  postmasters  in  the  state  and  liis  record 
is  one  oi  conscientious  and  capable  performance  of  the  work  devolving  upon  him  and  reflects 
great  credit  upon  him.  For  a  quarter  of  a  century  he  has  also  been  notary  public;  served 
as  countj  judge  in  the  '80s  and  was  a  member  of  the  board  of  county  commissioners  from 
1903  to    L907, 

In  1866  Mr.  Guernsey  was  married  to  Miss  Sophia  Naomi  Hoisington,  of  Jefferson, 
Wisconsin,  and  of  the  five  children  born  to  them  four  Burvive,  namely:  Clarence  ('.,  who 
is  agent  for  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railroad  Company  at  Shakopee,  .Minnesota; 
Ardelle,  now  the  wife  of  John  Knuckey,  postmaster  of  clear  Lake,  this  state;  Harry 
Snmnier,  agent  of  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railroad  Company  at  Edgeley,  North 
Dakota;  and  Laura  May,  now  Mrs.  Chester   E.  Courtney,  of  Pomeroy,  Washington. 

Mr.  Guernsey  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  is  much  interested  in  everything  pertaining 
to  the  public  welfare.     Fraternally  he  belongs  to  Phoenix  Lodge,  No.  129,  A.  F.  &   A.  M.,  at 

Clear  Lake,  and  to  Freeman  Thayer  Fust,  G.  A.  R..  of  Watertown.     He  is  entitled  to  hi i 

a-  one  "i  that  last  diminishing  hand  who  are  the  survivors  of  the  brave  men  to  whom  we 
owe  the  unity  ami  greatness  of  our  country  today.  He  has  always  borne  in  mind  the  fact 
that  tie'  pursuits  of  peace  also  oiler  opportunities  for  the  exercise  of  patriotism  and  in 
placing  the  public  good  above  individual  interests  he  has  throughout  his  life  served  well  his 
country. 


a.  c.  Mcdonald. 


A  valuable  farm  situated  on  section  35.  Spirit  Mound  township,  Clay  county,  bears  wit- 
ness through  its  splendid  condition  to  tin'  energy  and  efficiency  of  its  owner,  A.  C  McDonald, 
who  was  bom  in  Grey  county,  Ontario,  Canada,  on  the  29th  of  August.  1859,  a  son  of 
Andrew  ami  Mary  McDonald.  The  parents  were  bom  in  (lie  vicinity  of  Edinburgh.  Scotland, 
and  were  there  married.  They  resided  in  their  native  land  for  a  number  of  years  thereafter, 
but  the  accounts  oi  unusual  opportunities  offered  in  America  finally  induced  them  to  emigrate 
(o  the  new  world.  They  brought  with  them  their  six  ohildren  who  were  born  in  Scotland 
ami  the  subject  of  this  review  was  born  to  them  in  Canada,  where  they  first  settled,  remain- 
ing there  for  sixteen  years.  In  January,  1ST.".,  they  removed  to  Clay  county,  South  Dakota, 
and  the  father  purchased  land  upon  which  he  farmed  until  his  death  in  1893.  lie  survived 
his  wile  for  eighteen  yi;n>.  as  she  passed  away  September  5,  is;.",.  Four  children  survived 
the  parents:  George,  now  deceased;  Andrew,  of  (lay  county;  Daniel,  who  has  passed  awaj  ; 
and  A.  (  ,,  of  l  his  review. 

The  last  named  received  his  education  partly  in  Canada  and  partly  ill  South  Dakota 
and  nana i ned  with  his  father  until  the  hitter's  death.  He  then  took  charge  of  the  homestead, 
whieh  he  has  continuously  operated  since,  lb-  also  deals  in  live  stock  and  finds  both  branches 
of  his  activity  profitable.  He  now  owns  lour  hundred  acres  of  I I  in  Spirit  Mound  town- 
ship,  which  "is   well   improved   and   all   under  cultivation,  but    this   does   not    constitute   his   sole 

property,  however,  as  he  is  a   stockholder  in  the    Far is   Elevator  Company  of  Vermillion 

and  also  of  the  Farmers  Telephone  Company.  His  prosperity  is  well  deserved,  as  he  has 
labored  energetically  and  given  much  thought  to  the  planning  of  his  work,  realizing  that 
■i  i[\   directed   industry  will  achieve  results. 

In  iss:;  Mr.  McDonald  was  married  to  Miss  Carrie  Olson,  who  was  bom  in  Kendall  county, 
Illinois,  a  daughter  of  Stephen  and  Isabel  Olson,  natives  of  Norway,  who  emigrated  to  Amer- 
ica after  their  marriage  ami  settled  in  Illinois.  In  L867  they  came  to  South  Dakota,  Ideat- 
ing in  Spirit  Mound  town-hip,  (lay  county,  where  the  father  entered  a  homestead  and  lived 
upon    his    land   until   his   demise,   whieh   occurred  on   the   22d   of    February,    L905.     His  wife 

n led  him   in  death  live  years,  passing  away  in    1900.     Eight  of  their  nine  children  survive, 

namely:     Ole  S.,   Mrs.   II.   E.  Vaughn,   David,   Mrs.   McDonald,   Michael,   Mis.   Lakewall,   Mrs, 

I,,,      \lben    and    S uel.      Carrie    is  deceased.      To    Mr.   ami    Mrs.    McDonald    were    born    fifteen 

children,  oi  whom  eleven  survive:  Mrs.  Mary  Yusteii,  the  wife  of  a  butcher  residing  in 
Vermillion;  A.  Virgil,  at  home;  George,  who  is  farming  a  part  of  his  father's  farm;  Mis 
Grace  Christophei    on,  ol   (  lay  county;    tiniest,  of  (lay  canity;    Harold  mid   Mildred,  at   home; 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  857 

Hazel,  a  high-school  student;  and  Raymond,  Horace  E.  and  Gordon,  also  in  school.  Wallace, 
John,  Carrie  and  Lucile  have  passed  away.  The  family  are  members  of  the  Lutheran  church 
and  do  much  to  aid  in  the  furtherance  of  its  work. 

Mr.  McDonald  is  a  republican  and  was  a  delegate  from  Spirit  Mound  township  at  the 
convention  which  nominated  the  first  state  officers  in  1889.  For  eight  years  he  served  as 
chairman  of  the  township  board  and  is  now  in  ids  fifth  year  as  township  treasurer.  He 
has  also  held  other  local  offices.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America 
and  the  Homesteaders.  From  1S77  to  1879  inclusive  he  was  in  the  Black  Hills  and  discov- 
ered the  first   and  most  valuable  mica  mine  of  the  section.     The  greater  part  of  his  life  has 

1 ,,    devoted   to   agricultural   pursuits   and   he   has   become  one   of   the   successful   and   highl" 

efficient  farmers  of  Clay  county,  where  he  is  held  in  high  esteem  by  all  who  know  hi 


v 
im. 


SAMUEL  SFEIER. 


A  man  who  has  founded  success  in  business  upon  industry,  enterprise  and  well  directed 
ambition  is  Samuel  Speier,  proprietor  of  the  Shipley  laundry  in  Sioux  Falls.  He  was  born 
in  Washington,  Kansas,  November  10,  1878,  and  is  a  son  of  Julius  and  Helen  (Ellinger) 
Speier,  The  father,  who  was  born  in  Germany  in  1849,  came  to  America  in  1861  and  died 
in  Denver,  Colorado,  in  1900.  The  mother  survives  him  and  makes  her  home  in  Lincoln, 
Nebraska.  They  were  the  parents  of  three  children:  Samuel,  of  this  review;  Rose,  the 
wife  of   Dr.   Frederick  Eliscu  of  St.  Joseph,  Missouri;  and  Albert,  of  Lincoln,  Nebraska. 

Samuel  Speier  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Washington,  Kansas, 
and  later  took  a  business  course  at  the  Western  Normal  School  at  Lincoln,  Nebraska.  He 
began  his  independent  career  in  that  city  as  clerk  in  a  clothing  store  and  at  the  end  of 
two  years  lie  went  to  Beatrice,  the  same  state,  where  he  opened  a  clothing  establishment 
of  his  own.  This  enterprise  he  conducted  for  live  years  and  then,  in  190.5,  came  to  Sioux 
Falls,  buying  the  Shipley  laundry,  which  he  lias  since  conducted.  He  has  made  this  a 
prosperous  and  growing  enterprise  and  by  intelligent  management  and  farsighted  business 
methods    lias   secured   a    large  and   representative  patronage. 

()n  the  1st  of  June,  1911,  Mr.  Speier  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Irma  Josephine 
Gottschall,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  two  children,  Harold  Julius,  born  May  22, 
191:.',  and   Edwin  Louis,  born  September  26,  1913. 

Mr.  Speier  belongs  to  the  Elks,  the  Country,  the  Dacotah  and  Commercial  Clubs  and 
gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He  always  keeps  well  informed  on 
questions  and  issues  of  the  day  and  in  matters  relating  to  public  affairs  he  occupies  a  pro- 
gressive  stand  as  is  manifest  in  his  cooperation  with  many  movements  for  the  public  good. 
In  business  circles  he  is  regarded  as  a  man  of  insight  and  ability  and  he  holds  the  esteem 
and  confidence  of  all  who  are  associated  with  him. 


R.  C.  ZIMMEKMAXX. 


Thirty-seven  years  have  come  and  gone  since  R.  C.  Zimmermann  arrived  in  this  state, 
then  a  young  man  of  twenty  years.     He  is  now   a   successful  general  merchant  of  Wentworth 

and   is   proprietor  of  tl ldest   established  store  of  the   town.     He   was  bom    in   .Milwaukee, 

Wisconsin,  on  the  3d  of  August,  1858,  a  son  of  Fred  and  Catherine  Zimmermann.  The  father 
came  to  Smith  Dakota  in  1878,  filing  on  land,  and  in  1S79  the  family  joined  him  on  the  old 
homestead  farm,  comprising  the  northwest  quarter  of  section  24,  Wentworth  township,  and 
a  tree  claim  on  section  13.  Sear  bj  year  the  father  carefully  developed  his  property  until 
1902  and  seven  years  ago  he  removed  to  the  state  of  Washington,  where  he  is  now  living 
at  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-six  years.     His  wife  has  passed  away. 

R.  ('.  Zimmermann  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  city  and  came 
thence  to  South  Dakota  in  ls7s.  lie,  too,  secured  a  1 lestead  claim  on  section  2  1.  Went- 
worth township.  Lake  county,  and  purchased  a  preemption,  lie  engaged  in  farming  for  only 
three  years  and  then  took  up  his  abode   in  the  town   of   Wentworth,  where   he  began   dealing 


1 1 1 S  I  <  )RY  <  IF  S(  iL'TIl    DAKOTA 

in  farm  implements  and  machinery.  The  following  year  he  bought  out  Martin  Heiser,  in 
partnership  with  Adolph  Harms,  and  thej  are  todaj  the  oldest  merchants  in  continuous 
connection  with  the  business  in  the  county.  Their  trade  has  constantly  increased  and  is 
todaj    larger  than  ever. 

On   the  24th  of   March,    1886,  Mr.  Zimmermann   was  united  in   marriage  to   Miss    Eliza 

■'  daughtei   of  Henry   Doerr,  oi f  the  pioneer  settlers  of  the  state.     They  have  one 

-""■  Vernon   I:.,  nineteen  years  of  age,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  high  school  of  Wentworth 

1,111  '-  """  "ding  the  State  formal.     In  politics  Mr.  Zimmermann  is  a  stalwart  republican 

and  during  President  McKinley's  first  term  was  appointed  postmaster  of  Wentworth,  in 
which   position   be  continued  for  sixteen  consecutive  years  and  then  resigned  because  ol    bis 

increasing  business  duties.     He  also  represented  his  district  in  the  state  senate  in  the  sec 1 

sessi '  the  state  legislature  in   1890  and   1891.     He  bas  been  chairman  of  the  town  board 

and  treasurer  oi  the  school  board  continuously  since  April,  1888.  He  stands  for  progress 
■""I  improvemenl  along  all  the  lines  which  affecl  the  general  welfare  and  add  to  the  pro- 
gressiveness  and  stability  of  the  community.     Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Modern 

Vi Imen    and    both    within    and    without   that    organization    he   lias    many    friends,   gained 

through  the  long  years  of  his  residence  in  this  state. 


WALLACE  DUTTON   SCOTT. 


Wallace  Dutton  Scott,  a  member  of  the  Sioux  Falls  bar,  understands  and  meets  the 
obligations  and  responsibilities  of  the  profession,  and  wide  reading  and  study  have  constantly 
enhanced  liis  knowledge  and  made  him  more  and  more  capable  oi  handling  intricate  legal 
problems.  He  is  a  native  of  Rockford,  Iowa,  born  May  ."..  L875,  and  is  a  son  of  Delos  A.  and 
Martha  A.  (Dutton)  Scott,  the  former  a  son  of  Phineas  Scott,  a  native  of  Erie  county,  New 
York. 

As  a  pupil  in  the  public  s'cl Is  of  Rockford,  Iowa,  Wallace  Dutton  Scot*  passed  through 

consecutive  grades  until  graduated  from  the  high  school  with  the  class  of  L891.  Three  years 
latei  he  came  to  South  Dakota  with  his  parents,  who  settled  in  Sioux  Falls.  The  son,  however, 
entered  the  Slate  University  at  Vermillion,  where  hi'  pursued  his  more  specifically  classical 
course.  Having  determined  upon  the  practice  of  law  as  a  life  work,  he  began  studying  for 
the  profession  in  the  University  of  Michigan  at  Ann  Arbor  and  was  graduated  therefrom  with 
the  class  of  in'js.  Returning  to  South  Dakota,  lie  entered  upon  active  practice  in  Sioux  tails 
-1111'  iu   1901    was  chosen  state's  attorney,  winch  position  lie  acceptably  filled  for  four  years. 

Mis  professional  service  has  ever  1 n  of  a   bigh  character,  whether  in   behalf  oi   flic  public 

or  of  the  individual  client,  ami  he  is  justly  regarded  as  an  able  ami  conscientious  minister 
in  I  lie  temple  of  just  ice. 

"a  the  3d  of  November,  ran.;,  in  Chicago,  Mr.  Scotl  wis  united  in  marriage  to  Miss 
Blanche  C.  I  ahesebrough,  and  they  lane  .me  son.  Wallace  D.,  Jr.  Politically  Mr.  Scott  is  a 
republican,  interested  in  the  vital  questions  and  problems  of  the  day.  in  which  connection  he 
reads  widely  and  reasons  well,  lie  belongs  lo  the  Kappa  Sigma,  a  college  fraternity,  and  to 
Hie  Benevoleni  Protective  o,der  of  Elks.  His  friends  find  htm  a  social,  genial  companion 
and  on,,  whose  agreeable  qualities  have  gained  For  him  warm  regard. 


Ihi\.  FRANK    I.  WASHABAUGH. 


Hon,  Frank  J.  Washabaugh  was  an  eminent  jurisi  of  South  Dakota,  serving  on  the  bench 
of  the  circuit  coin)  oi  the  eighth  judicial  circuit  in  Deadwood  al  the  lime  of  his  death,  which 
occurred  on  the  29th  oi  Vlay,  1902,  at  Baltimore,  Maryland,  whither  he  had  -one  for  treat- 
ment in  the  Johns  Hopkins  Hospital.  Mis  birth  occurred  al  Bedford,  Pennsylvania,  July  ::, 
1849.  His  father,  Major  Daniel  Washabaugh,  was  born  < farm  near  Hagerstown,  Mary- 
land, October  L7,  1803,  and  was  of  German  parentage,  lie  was  reared  to  habits  of  industry 
•""I  bis  life  was  one  of  energy  ami  enterprise  crowned  with  success  ami  (he  respecf  of  his 
fellowmen.     In   early   manhood   he   went    to  Chambersburg,   Pennsylvania,  and   prior  to    ism 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  859 

he  removed  to  Bedford,  that  state.  He  was  energetic  and  capable  and  in  manner  was  genial 
and  kindly,  so  that  he  early  won  popularity.  The  recognition  of  his  ability  led  to  his  elec- 
tion to  the  Pennsylvania  legislature  on  the  whig  ticket  in  the  '40s.  He  received  a  good  major- 
ity although  the  county  was  at  that  time  normally  democratic.  He  afterward  became  pro- 
notary  of  his  county  and  again  and  again  he  was  returned  to  that  position  until  lie  had 
served  for  many  terms.  His  remarkable  penmanship  was  a  feature  of  his  profession  aside 
from  his  other  qualities.  The  records  were  faultlessly  kept  and  can  be  seen  today  in  the 
old  courthouse. 

In  ante-bellum  days  Major  Washabaugh  became  a  stanch  supporter  of  the  cause  of 
abolition  and  when  the  republican  party  was  formed  to  prevent  the  further  extension  of 
slavery  he  joined  its  ranks.  He  aided  in  assisting  the  fugitive  slaves  on  their  way  north- 
ward, his  home  becoming  a  station  on  the  famous  "underground  railroad."  He  was  acquainted 
with  John  Brown  and  other  distinguished  abolitionists  of  that  day.  With  the  outbreak  of 
the  war  his  sympathies  were  all  with  the  Union  and  he  sent  his  eldest  son.  William,  to  tin 
front  as  a  member  of  the  Seventy-sixth  Pennsylvania  Volunteers,  this  son  dying  while  on 
duty  with  his  regiment  in  South  Carolina.  Daniel  Washabaugh  had  been  appointed  by  his 
persona]  friend,  Governor  Andrew  G.  Curtin,  of  Pennsylvania,  to  a  position  in  the  office  of 
Alexander  Russell,  adjutant  general,  at  Harrisburg.  All  through  his  life  his  course  was 
marked  by  a  spirit  of  patriotism  that  manifested  itself  in  many  ways  and  he  did  everything 
in  his  power  to  promote  the  public  welfare.  His  life  was  at  all  times  active  and  useful  and 
even  in  his  last  years  he  took  delight  in  performing  certain  kinds  of  work,  being  especially 
interested  in  gardening.  He  died  January  10,  1894,  at  the  home  of  his  daughter,  Mrs.  W. 
S.  Barndollar,  at  Everett,  Pennsylvania,  when  over  ninety  years  old.  His  life  had  been 
guided  by  Christian  belief,  his  membership  being  in  the  Presbyterian  church,  in  early  man- 
hood he  had  wedded  Sarah  McLaughlin,  who  was  born  in  Washington  county,  near  Hagers- 
town,  Maryland,  August  9,  1S0S.  Their  wedding  was  celebrated  September  T,  1826,  ami 
for  more  than  a  half  century  they  made  their  home  in  Bedford,  Pennsylvania,  a  spirit  of 
genuine  hospitality  ever  being  found  at  their  fireside.  They  became  the  parents  of  twelve 
children,  of  whom  eight  reached  adult  age.  Like  her  husband  Mrs.  Washabaugh  was  a 
devoted  member  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  died  in  that  faith  some  years  prior  to  Major 
Washabaugh' s  decease. 

Their  son,  Frank  J.  Washabaugh,  spent  his  boyhood  days  at  the  old  home  in  Bedford, 
Pennsylvania,  and  after  attending  the  public  schools  there  entered  Lafayette  College  at 
Easton.  Pennsylvania,  from  which  he  was  graduated.  Tin'  reports  which  reached  him  con- 
cerning the  northwest  led  him  to  seek  the  opportunities  offered  in  this  section  of  the  country 
and  he  made  his  way  to  Yankton,  where  he  entered  upon  the  practice  of  law  in  connection 
with  his  brother-in-law,  Oliver  Shannon.  He  soon  gained  recognition  as  an  able  member  oi 
the  bar  and  as  the  result  of  the  careful  preparation  of  his  cases  and  his  cogent  reasoning 
before  the  ci. urts  he  won  many  verdicts  favorable  to  his  clients.  At  length,  attracted  by  the 
gold  discoveries  in  the  Black  Hills,  he  went  to  that,  district,  arriving  at  Rapid  City  in  1877. 
He  thereafter  engaged  in  placer  mining  and  a  little  later  he  was  called  to  the  olliee  of  dis- 
trict attorney  for  Pennington  county.  Still  later  he  was  made  deputy  clerk  under  General 
A.  R.  Z.  Dawson,  at  that  time  clerk  of  the  courts.  When  Judge  G.  C.  Mood}'  went  upon  the 
bench  of  that  district  he  appointed  Mr.  Washabaugh  clerk  of  the  United  States  court. 
Throughout  his  life  he  was  active  at  the  bar,  on  the  bench  or  in  framing  the  laws  of  the 
state.  In  1882  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  territorial  council  and  made  such  an  excellent 
record  in  olliee  that  he  was  chosen  to  that  position  in  1884,  1S86  and  1888.  Following  the 
admission  of  South  Dakota  into  the  Union  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  state  senate  and 
was  reelected  in  1890.  When  his  legislative  term  had  expired  he  reentered  the  liehl  of  gen 
eral  law  practice  as  a  partner  of  Judge  Moody  under  the  firm  style  of  Moody  A  Washabaugh, 
which  connection  was  continued  until  lsiix,  when  the  junior  partner  was  elected  county  judge 
of  Lawrence  county.  His  decisions  were  slnclly  fair  and  impartial  and  characterized  by  a 
masterful  grasp  of  every  problem  presented  lor  solution.  He  was  reelected  in  1900  but  before 
the  close  of  his  second  term  resigned  to  take  up  the  duties  of  judge  of  the  eighth  judicial 
circuit,  having  been  elected  to  the  circuit  bench  in  November.  His  judicial  record  was  unas- 
sailable.    He  never  allowed  personal  views  t..  warp  his  opinion  and  he  ever  maintained  the 

dignity  of  the  court    and  demanded  that  others  should   res] t    it.     The  proceedings  on  the 

part  of  everyone  were  orderly  and  his  opinions  urn.  regarded  as  models  of  judicial  soundne 


860  HIST  iRY  I  )F  S(  >UTH   DAK(  >TA 

i  in  the  27th  of  May,  isso,  -Judge  Washabaugh  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  I, ilia  K. 
Edmunds,  a  daughter  of  former  Governor  Newton  ami  Margarel  B.  (Heartt)  Edmunds,  of 
Yankton,  South  Dakota.  They  became  the  parents  of  two  children,  Margaret  and  Paul. 
Judge  Washabaugh  was  devoted  l"  the  welfare  of  his  family  and  counted  no  personal  sacri- 
fice on  his  part  too  Ljir.it  ii  it  \w.uld  promote  the  happiness  of  his  wife  and  children.  He 
attained  high  rank  in  Masonry  in  both  the  York  and  Scottish  Kites,  held  main  Masonic 
offices  and  exemplified  in  his  life  the  teachings  and  tenets  of  the  craft,  which  are  based  upon 
a  recognition  of  the  brotherhood  of  man  and  the  obligations  thereby  imposed.  When  ill 
health  overtook  Judge  Washabaugh  he  went  to  Baltimore,  Maryland,  hoping  to  receive  bene- 
fit by  treatment  in  the  Johns  Hopkins  Hospital,  but  this  hope  was  futile  and  he  there  passed 
away.  The  bar  association  passed  resolutions  of  respect  and  there  was  a  joint  memorial 
meeting  held  in  the  Congregational  church,  for  the  interment  was  made  at  his  old  home  in 
Pennsylvania.  At  that  meeting  many  of  the  prominent  citizens  of  this  section  of  South 
Dakota  bore  testimony  to  the  high  character  of  Judge  Washabaugh  as  a  man,  as  a  citizen, 
as  a  lawyer,  as  a  jurist,  as  a  friend  and  as  a  Christian  gentleman.  He  held  to  the  highest 
ideals  in  life  .and  stood  ever  for  honesty,  culture  and  righteousness.  He  never  deviated  from 
high  principles,  which  he  believed  should  be  the  foundation  of  every  man's  character.  He 
closely  followed  the  Golden  Rule  and  be  again  and  again  extended  a  helping  band  to  a  fellow 
traveler,  giving  needed  assistance  or  speaking  the  word  of  encouragement  which  heartens 
another  to  take  up  again  the  duties  and  burdens  of  life.  Nature  endowed  him  with  strong 
intellectual  force  and  other  talents,  which  he  used  wisely  and  well,  and  his  life  so  truly 
embodied  high  ideals  that  his  example  is  indeed  worthy  of  emulation  and  should  serve  as  a 
source  of  help  and  inspiration  to  all  who  knew  him. 


THOMAS  STRATTON  ROBERTS.   M.  1). 

For  thirty-eight  years  Dr.  Thomas  Stratton  Roberts  has  concentrated  his  efforts  upon 
ll|e  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  with  results  that  have  benefited  mankind  as  well  as 
promoted  his  individual  success.  He  makes  his  home  at  Sioux  Falls  and  has  I n  a  resi- 
lient of  the  state  for  nunc  than  forty-two  years. 

The    birth    of    Di.    Roberts   occurred    in    Montezuma.  Indiana,    in    1S44,  ami    he    is   a   son   of 

Dr.   Joseph  and   Sarah    (llalsted)    Roberts,  the   former  a    naliv New   Jersey   and   the  latter 

"'  Ohio.  The  paternal  grandfather  was  likewise  a  nafiv New  Jersey,  but  his  grand- 
father came  from  Wales,  founding  the  family  in  America  and  settlimj  in  New  York.  The 
great-grandfather  id'  Dr.  Huberts  of  this  review  removed  from  the  Empire  state  to  New 
Jersey,  and  there  occurred  the  birth  of  the  grandfather,  who.  on  removing  westward,  settled 
m   Clermont   county.  Ohio,  where   bis  last    days   were  passed.     His  sou,   Dr.  Joseph  Roberts, 

was  01 1    the   first  physicians   iii   what    is  now    Sioux  Falls,      lie   was  a   graduate  of  the  Ohio 

Medical  College  at   Cincinnati  ami   made  the  practice  of  medicine  his  life  wink.     In  1852  he 

removed    With    Ins    family    to    New    London.   Ohio,    and    it    was    some    years    afterward    that    he 

beci a    resident    of  South    Dakota.      At   the  time  of  his   arrival    in   Sioux    Palls.   Dr.    Phillips, 

lor   whom    the   principal  avenue   in   the  city   has   been  named,  was   located   there,  and   these  two 

physicians  cared   for  (he  sick  over  a  wide  area.     Dr.   Roberts  look  up  a  h stead  ten  miles 

north  of  Sioux  Palls  and  a  portion  of  this  land  is  now  in  the  possession  of  his  son.  Thomas 
S    Roberts. 

In  Ohio  Di.  Roberts  had  married  Miss  Sarah  llalsted.  a  daughter  of  John  Hal-ted.  a 
native  of  North  Carolina,  w  ho  a-  a  pioneer  had  gone  to  Ohio,  settling  on  a  portion  of  the 
well  known  Sim-'  purchase.  To  Dr.  and  \li-.  Roberts  were  born  live  children,  of  whom  two 
are  deceased,  while  a  son  and  daughter  are  residents  oi  California,  leaving  Dr.  Thomas  S. 
Roberts  as  the  onlj  representative  of  the  family  in  South  Dakota.  The  mother  passed  away 
in  Ohio  in    1864,  prior  to   the  removal  of  the   family  to  the  northwest. 

Dr.  Jo  eph    Roberts   built    a    -lory   and   a    half   house   in    Sioux    Palls,   which    was   the   second 

residence  in   the  town  above  one  story   in  height   and  the  i th  dwelling  of  any  kind.     He 

contracted  with  ox  Senator  I;.  P.  ivttcjieu  to  erect  the  building,  and  during  its  construction 
returned   to   Ohio   to   bring   his    family.     The   house   was    hut    partly   completed   on   his   return. 

lie  dug  the   first    "ell  that   gave  a   continuous   How   of  water  on   the  property  at    Xo.    115    P.ast 


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Twelfth  street,  where  the  home  of  the  family  has  since  been  maintained.  He  blasted  through 
the  rock  and  secured  so  copious  a  flow  of  pure  water  that  the  people  of  the  little  town  went 
there  with  their  pails  to  supply  their  needs  in  that  direction.  The  Cataract  Hotel  was  built 
and  water  was  conveyed  to  it  from  this  well.  With  various  events  which  have  left  their 
impress  upon  the  history  of  the  state  Dr.  Roberts  was  connected.  He  was  the  first  to 
advocate  the  purchase  of  land  lor  cemetery  purposes,  with  the  result  that  the  land  east  of 
Sioux  Falls  was  secured  that  is  now  included  within  Mount  Pleasant  cemetery,  and  there 
his  remains  rest  today.  He  was  one  of  those  hardy,  hard-working  pioneer  physicians  who 
never  stopped  for  stormy  or  inclement  weather,  nor  did  distance  prevent  his  services  being 
extended,  (hi  one  occasion  an  urgent  call  came  from  La  Verne,  sixty  miles  east  of  Sioux 
Falls,  a  man  having  been  terribly  frozen.  Dr.  Phillips  and  Dr.  Roberts  started  together  in 
answer  to  tlie  call,  although  one  of  the  terrible  blizzards  of  those  early  days  had  swept  over 
the  prairies  and  piled  the  snow.  From  early  morning  until  late  at  night  they  rode,  and  at 
last  reached  a  dugout  in  which  lay  the  man  with  both  legs  frozen.  Amputation  was  necessary. 
By  candle  light  there  on  the  dirt  floor  they  administered  the  anaesthetic  and  Dr.  Phillips  cut 
off  one  leg,  and  then,  changing  about.  Dr.  Roberts  cut  off  the  other.  The  next  day  thej 
retraced  their  course  to  Sioux  Falls.  Crude  as  the  operation  had  been  and  notwithstanding 
the  fact  that  no  doctor  returned  to  visit  or  aid  the  man.  In-  recovered  and  lived  tor  years. 
It  was  seldom  in  those  early  days  of  medical  practice  on  the  frontier  that  a  patient  who 
was  far  from  town  ever  saw  the  physician  again  after  a  leg  had  been  amputated  or  a  broken 
bone  set.  In  other  ways,  outside  the  path  of  his  profession,  Dr.  Roberts  took  an  active  part 
in  shaping  the  early  history  of  the  state  and  was  a  member  of  the  legislature  during  terri- 
torial days.     He  died  in  the  year  1883. 

Dr.  Thomas  Stratton  Roberts  was  but  a  child  at  the  time  of  the  removal  of  the  family 
to  Xew  London,  Ohio,  where  he  was  reared  and  acquired  his  preliminary  education.  He  read 
medicine  with  his  father  and  when  the  rides  were  long  and  the  weather  bad  he  began  to 
take  the  calls  tiiat  with  the  advance  of  years  were  not  so  eagerly  accepted  by  the  father,  who 
thus  was  called  by  a  growing  practice  away  from  his  herds  and  land.  He  supplemented  the 
instruction  received  from  his  father  by  a  course  in  the  Ohio  Medical  College  at  Cincinnati, 
from  which  lie  was  graduated  in  lsTU.  The  following  year  lie  made  his  way  to  Sioux  Falls, 
traveling  by  prairie  schooner  from  Bloomington,  Illinois,  the  trip  requiring  many  days. 
There  he  preempted  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  and  later  homesteaded  a  similar  tract.  He 
afterward  began  practicing  medicine,  although  the  early  period  of  his  residence  here  was 
devoted  to  farming  and  stock-raising.  He  began  medical  practice  first  by  looking  after  his 
father's  patients,  but  gradually  he  dropped  his  cattle  business  and  devoted  his  time  to  pro- 
fessional service.  It  was  about  1875  that  he  became  a  regular  practitioner,  that  is,  devoted 
most   of   his   time   to   the   profession,   although    he   still   lived    upon    his    farm   ten  miles    from 

Sioux  Falls.     Gradually  his  practice  has  grown  and  for  many  years  he  has  occupied  a  pr - 

nent  position  among  the  most  capable  and  successful  members  of  the  medical  fraternity  in 
his  part  of  the  state.  He  has  ever  kept  in  close  touch  with  the  work  of  the  profession, 
knows  the  advanced  ideas  promulgated  by  eminent  practitioners  and  is  familiar  with  im- 
proved   methods.       He    belongs    to    the    Seventh     District     Medical     Society,    to    the    South     Dakota 

State  .Medical  Association,  to  the  Tri-State  Medical  Society  and  the  American  Medical 
Association.  For  several  years,  however,  he  has  been  gradually  putting  aside  the  duties  ami 
cares  of  his  profession  and  now  is  practically  living  retired,  attending  only  to  Die  office 
practice  or  responding  only  to  the  call  of  old-time  patients  who  are  reluctant  to  surrender 
the  services  of  a  well  loved  family  physician. 

At  College  Dill,  Ohio,  in  1884,  Dr.  Roberts  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Carrie  Ham- 
mitt,  a  daughter  of   Professor  Samuel  Hammitt.  a  nativ Ohio.     They  had  one  daughter, 

Sibyl,  now  a1  home.  In  January,  1911,  the  family  were  called  upon  to  mourn  the  loss  of  the 
wife  and  mother.  Dr.  Roberts  and  his  daughter  reside  at  No.  11.'.  East  Twelfth  street,  in  a 
dwelling  which  stands  on  the  same  site  whereon  was  built  Die  first  Roberts  home  in 
Sioux  Falls. 

Dr.  Roberts  is  a  supporter  of  the  republican  party  and  has  served  on  the  city  council  of 
Sioux  Falls.  He  has  also  for  three  terms  been  coroner  of  Minnehaha  county  and  has  been  ;i 
member  of  the  board  of  education.  His  interest  in  community  affairs  is  that  of  a  public- 
spirited  citizen  who  recognizes  his  duties  and  obligations  as  well  as  his  privilege,.  He  has 
always  been   loyal  to  the  best  interests  of  the  city  and  state  and  has perated   in   many 

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plans    for   t  J  i  *  -   genera]   g I.      Ai    the    same   time    Ik'   has   never   neglected    his    professional 

responsibilities,  which  are  evei  discharged  with  a  scum'  oi  conscientious  obligation,  and  he 
is  ever  interested  in  anything  which  tends  to  bring  to  man  the  key  t<.  the  complex  mystery 
h  hull  we  call  life. 


ORVILLE  S.  JONES. 


i  i,  v  mi,    s    ,i -.  president  of  the  0.  S.  Jones  Seed  Company  and  one  of  the  substantial 

and  representative  business  men  of  Sioux  Kails,  was  born  in  Coshocton,  Ohio,  in  1866,  and  is 
a  si. ii  of  Tlu. mas  and  Rebecca  (McCurdy)  dunes.  The  family  is  of  Scotch-Irish  origin.  Imt 
has  In  in  for  a  number  of  generations  in  America,  the  grandfather  of  our  subject  having  been 
born  in  i  Mini.  The  father  was  also  a  native  of  that  state  and  was  a  veteran  of  the  Civil 
war,  serving  for  ninety  days.  He  died  in  l*7x  in  Muscatine  count}',  Iowa,  at  the  age  <>i 
fortj  -one  years. 

Oi  villc  S.  Jones  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Muscatine  county,  whither 

hi>  parents  re ved  in   isf>s.     In   1SS3  he  accompanied  his  mother  to  Brule  county.  Dakota. 

and  removed  from  there  to  Madison  in  1888.    In  the  same  year  he  opened  a  flour  and  teed  store 

in    that    city    1   conducted    it    for   five   years,  after   which    lie   disposed   of   his   interests   and 

turned  his  attention  to  farming  in  Lake  county.  In  1906  he  had  established  a  seed  store  at 
Madison,  which  in  1909  lie  transferred  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  has  since  conducted  it  under 
the  name  of  the  <  >.  S.  Jones  Seed  Company.  Mr.  Jones  is  president  of  this  concern  and 
manages  it  along  progressive  and  modern  lines,  meeting  with  that  success  which  always 
follows  earnest    and   intelligent    labor. 

In  1'.I14  Mr.  Jones,  with  others,  became  the  owner  of  a  monthly  magazine  called  the 
National  Alfalfa  Journal,  devoted  to  the  growing  of  alfalfa  and  general  farming  topics.  The 
first  issue  appeared  in  December,  1 '. » 1 4 ,  and  before  two  months  had  passed  ten  thousand  sub- 
scribers  had  been  secured.  In  it  articles  appear  written  by  leading  agriculturists  and  hor- 
ticulturists throughout  the  country.  The  magazine  is  nicely  illustrated  and  neatly  printed, 
the  work  being  done  at  Sioux  Kails,  and  is  a  credit  to  the  owners  and  publishers  and  also  a 
valuable  contribution   to  the  farmers'  literature  of  the  state. 

Mr.  .limes  is  a  member  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  belongs  to  the  Dacotah 
(lull.  He  holds  membership  also  in  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Independent  Order  of 
Odd    Fellows   and   gives   his   political   allegiance   to   the   republiacn   party.     He   always   keeps 

well   informed  on  questions  1  issues  of  the  day  but   is  not  an  office  seeker,  preferring  to 

devote   his  entire   time   to   his   rapidly   growing   business   interests. 


HANS  PETER  RASMUSSEN. 

Hans    Peter    Rasmussen,  who   is  engaged   in  business   in    Wakonda    as  a    dealer   in   aut i- 

liilcs,   implements   and    hardware,   was    horn    in    Denmark    In    1864,   a    son    of    Rasmus   and    Stina 

(Peterson)  Rasmussen.  The  lather  is  now  living  retired  at  the  age  of  seventy-six  years 
and  the  mol  her  has  reached  the  age  of  seventy -seven.  Both  are  still  residents  of  Denmark. 
They  are  the  parents  of  seven  children,  of  whom  the  following  emigrated  to  the  United 
i.ii'  Chris,  a  resident  of  Denver,  Colorado;  Hannah,  the  deceased  wife  of  Chris  \.  Peter- 
son, "I    (  lay  county:    and    Amelia,  who  married  Joseph  Johnson,  a    farmer  of  Colorado. 

Hans    I'.   Rasmussen   gn-w    to  manhood   in   his   native  town     the  village  of  Nakskov,  in 

the  ci. iiuly  of  Lolland,  Denmark,  and  attended  it  s.  public  schools.  I'pon  putting  aside  his 
textbooks  he  learned  the  blacksmith's  trade  and  in  1883,  when  in  his  twentieth  year,  emi- 
grated to  the  United  States,  making  his  way  direct  to  Yankton.  Smith  Dakota,  where  he 
arrived    in    April   of   that    year.      For  about  seven   months   he   was    in   tl nploy  of  other-,   and 

then  wcni  i"  i  enterville,  at  which  time  there  was  no  railroad  in  that  section.  He  worked  for 
a  blacksmith  of  ('enterville  for  three  years  and  then  removed  to  Wakonda.  where  he  opened 
a  blacksmith  shop  upon  his  own  account,  I  he  building  standing  on  the  same  corner  that  is 
now    occupied   by    bis   stoic      By   means  of  close  application  to  business  and  good  management 


HISTORY  OF 'SOUTH   DAKOTA  865 

In-  built  up  a  large  business  and  after  four  years  took  in  as  a  partner  Julius  Lokke  and 
they  continued  to  conduct  a  blacksmith  shop  for  some  time.  At  length  they  rented  tie- 
shop  and  engaged  in  the  implement  and  hardware  business.  The  linn  now  deals  in  automobiles 
in  addition  to  all  kinds  of  light  and  heavy  tarni  machinery;  shelf  and  heavy  hardware;  and 
they  also  carry  a  large  stock  of  harness.  Their  trade  lias  grown  steadily  and  as  they  spare 
no  pains  in  satisfying  the  demands  of  their  customers  there  is  every  indication  that,  their 
prosperity  will  continue.  Mr.  Rasmussen  was  one  of  the  organizers  and  is  a  stockholder  in 
the  Wakonda  Telephone  Company,  was  an  organizer  and  still  owns  stock  in  tin-  Wakonda 
Light,  Power  &  Heating  Company  and  is  a  director  therein. 

Mr.  Rasmussen  was  married  in  August,  1890,  to  Miss  Christina  Jacobson,  a  native  of 
(lay  county,  South  Dakota,  and  a  daughter  of  Hans  and  Anna  ( Anderson  i  Jacobson,  both  of 
whom  were  natives  of  Denmark.  The  father,  who  was  a  farmer,  passed  away  in  1900,  and 
the  mother  was  called  to  her  reward  in  1913.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Rasmussen  have  been  born 
three  children.  Freda,  twenty-two  years  of  age,  is  a  graduate  of  the  Centerville  high  school. 
She  attended  the  public  schools  of  Sioux  Falls  and  is  now  teaching  in  the  district  schools  of 
Clay  county.  Raymond,  aged  twenty-one,  is  an  alumnus  of  the  local  high  school.  He  took 
a  commercial  course  in  the  University  of  South  Dakota  and  is  now  employed  in  his  father's 
store.     Blanche,  fifteen  years  of  age,  is  attending  the  Wakonda  high  school. 

Mr.  Rasmussen  is  a  republican  and  has  been  a  member  of  the  town  board  for  several 
terms,  always  giving  his  influence  to  measures  that  promise  to  benefit  the  municipality.  He 
is  a  Lutheran  and  his  wife  is  a  member  of  the  Baptist  church.  He  assisted  in  organizing  the 
Commercial  Club  and  for  three  years  has  been  president  of  that  body,  which  under  his  adminis- 
tration has  accomplished  much  in  furthering  the  commercial  growth  of  Wakonda.  He  is 
one  of  the  well-to-do  citizens  of  that  town  and  lives  in  one  of  the  best  residences  there.  He 
ranks  as  one  of  the  most  able  business  men  of  his  city  ami  is  also  considered  one  of  the 
most  public- spirited  citizens  in  Wakonda,  while  his  agreeable  traits  of  character  have  won 
him  the  sincere  friendship  of  many. 


LEVI  WILLIAM  BALLARD. 

The  name  of  Ballard  figures  prominently  in  connection  with  industrial  and  manufactur- 
ing interests  in  Sioux  Kails,  where  Levi  William  Ballard  is  now  managing  an  extensive  marble 
business,  conducted  under  the  style  of  Ballard  &  Son.  He  was  born  upon  a  farm  in  Palo 
Alto  county,  Iowa,  June  12,  1876,  a  son  of  Samuel  William  and  Emily  (La  Barr)  Ballard. 
The  family  is  of  English  lineage  and  was  founded  in  America  at  the  time  of  the  Revolution- 
ary war  by  four  brothers  of  the  name  who  came  to  the  new  world  and  served  in  the  colonial 

army   in  behalf  of  the  cause  of  independence.     The  original   American   ancestor   in   the  lei 

mil  line  came  from  France  with  La  Fayette  and  both  he  and  his  brother,  who  crossed  the 
Atlantic  at  the  same  time,  were  soldiers  in  the  American  revolution  which  brought  about 
the  independence  of  the  nation.  The  patriotic  spirit  id'  the  family  was  manifest  again  at 
the  time  of  the  civil  war.  when  Samuel  W.  Ballard  offered  his  services  to  the  government. 
He  was  first  sergeant  of  Company  A.  Sixty-eighth  Regimen!  of  tin'  New  York  National  Guard, 
with  which  he  was  connected  for  thirty  days  ami  was  then  honorably  discharged  at  Elmira, 
New  York,  on  the  29th  of  July,  1863.  He  reenlisted  for  active  duty  at  the  front  and  ably 
defended  the  interests  of  the  Union.  He  now  resides  in  Mitchell,  South  Dakota,  where  he  con- 
ducts business  under  the  name  of  the  Mitchell  Granite  &  Marble  Works.  In  his  family  arc 
four  living  children,  while  cue  son  died  at  the  age  of  eighteen  months.     He  is  a  thirty-second 

deg Mas, hi  and  a  member  of  the  Mystic  Shrine. 

In  the  district  schools  of  his  native  county  Levi  W.  Ballard  pursued  Lis  education  to  the 
age  of  fifteen  years  and  afterward  attended  the  public  schools  of  Emmetsburg,  Iowa,  being 
graduated  from  the  high  school  there  with  the  class  of  1896.  lie  afterward  pursued  a  com- 
mercial  course   in  the  Nora   Springs   (la.)    Commercial   College  and   in    August.    1897,  c to 

Sioux  palls.  South  Dakota,  to  be  manager  of  a  marble  shop  for  the  Emmetsburg  (la.)  firm  of 
Godden  &  Ballard,  of  which  his  father  was  a  member,  in  1900  Levi  W.  Ballard  purchased 
the  interest  nf  his  father's  partner  and  the  linn  then  became  Ballard  &  Son.  '['heir  business 
today  covers  South   Dakota  and  parts  of  Iowa  and  Minnesota.     The  father  is  interested   in  a 


866  HIST'  iRY  <  >F  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

number  of  other  concerns  in  this  state  and  Iowa,  and  in  1908  a  marble  yard  was  established 
at  Mitchell,  South  Dakota,  of  which  he  is  sole  proprietor.  This  company  is  the  largest  in 
the  Btate  manufacturing  monuments  from  the  rough  marble  and  granite.  The  plant  is 
operated  with  compressed  air  machinery,  pneumatic  tools  doing  the  decorative  and  design 
work,  and  in  Sionx  Falls  employment  is  furnished  to  ten  people.  Something  of  their  tame  in 
a  business  line  is  indicated  by  the  fact  that  recently  they  were  called  upon  to  erect  a  mauso- 
leum at  Rochester,  New  York.  The  business  has  grown  to  extensive  proportions  and  the 
trade  oi  the  firm  indicates  how  commendable  are  it>  business  methods. 

On  the  30th  of  April,  1903,  at  Sioux  Falls,  Levi  \V.  Ballard  was  united  in  marriage  td 
Miss  Matie  Eichmeier,  whose  parents  were  Charles  L.  and  Louise  Eichmeier,  of  Rockford, 
[ova,  where  both  died.     They  were  natives  ol  Germany. 

Mr.  Ballard  hold-  membership  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  he  gives  his  political 
allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He  has  never  sought  nor  desired  office,  however,  prefer- 
ring to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  Ins  ( stantly  increasing  business  interests.    In  Masonry 

he  is  well  known,  having  taken  the  degrees  oi  the  York  and  Scottish  Rites.  He  is  also  a 
Mystic  Shriner  and  is  a  most  worthj  exemplar  oi  the  beneficent  principles  of  the  craft.  He 
likewise  belong  to  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  being  a 
member  of  the  lodge,  encampment  and  canton,  and  to  the  Modem  Woodmen  of  America.  He 
is  also  known  as  an  Elk  and  he  has  the  confidence,  goodwill  and  high  regard  oi  all  of  his 
brethren  of  these  organizations.  Success  has  attended  his  efforts  since  starting  in  the  marble 
business  and  he  is  today  one  of  the  prosperous  citizens  of  Sioux  Falls.  His  own  home  is  a 
splendid  Vermont  marble  structure,  built  in  attractive  style  of  architecture  and  tastefully 
furnished,  the  only  one  of  the  kind  west  of  Chicago.  It  is,  moreover,  the  abode  of  warm- 
hearted hospitality,  which  i-  greatlj  enjoyed  by  the  many  Friends  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ballard. 


ROBERT   FERRIS. 


Extensive  and   important   are   the  business   interests  which   Robert   Ferris  controls   as  a 

member  of  the  firm  of  Ferris  Brothers  of  Yankton,  Sooth   Dakota.     He  was  born  Oct i    u 

1870,  at  Burnfoot  Hill  in  Ayrshire,  Scotland,  his  parents  being  Moses  and  Margaret  (Barris) 
Ferris,  who  were  natives  of  the  north  oi  Ireland  and  were  there  reared  and  married.  They 
removed  from  the  Emerald  isle  to  Ayrshire,  Scotland,  and  in  1879  came  to  the  United  States, 
settling  in  Lowell,  Massachusetts.  Their  family  included  the  following  named:  \V.  J.,  now 
a  resident  of  La  Crosse,  Wisconsin;  Thomas,  who  is  located  at  Osage,  Iowa;  James  W., 
living  at  Watertown,  South  Dakota;  Mrs.  William  L.  True,  of  Dells  Dam  at  Columbia,  Wis 
consin;  and  Robert 

The  last,  named  attended  school  in  Scotland  until  nine  years  oi  age     Afterward  he  pur- 

,,,!   ; urse  of  study  in  the  grammar  schools  of  Lowell.  Massachusetts,  and  in   the  night 

schools  oi  that  city.     In  early  life  he  learned  and  followed  the  machinist's  trade  and  gradu- 
ally advanced  in  that  connection   from  a  machinist   in  the  shops  to  a  position  where  he  was 

given  ch: the  erection  of  electrical  equipment   on   the  road.     He  was  afterward   le 

salesman  oi  electrical  machinery  and  in  1901  became  associate  director  of  the  Electric  Light 
and  Lower  properties,  of  which  he  has  been  one  of  the  owners.  He  is  a  member  ol  the  firm 
0)  Ferris  Brothers,  owners  ol  electric  light  and  power  properties,  having  had  properties  at 
Mom Hi.  Illinois;  Franklin  and  Union  City,  Indiana:  Osage  and  Eldora,  Iowa:  and  'lank- 
ton  and  Watertown,  South  Dakota.  In  addition  to  being  president  oi  the  Watertown  Light 
&  Lower  Company  he  is  secretarj  oi  the  Osage  Light.  Heat  a  Power  Company  and  3ecretarj 
i,.  -   i, :   the  5  ankton  Light,  Heat  a    Power  Company. 

On  i  he   loth  of  October.   1906,  at    Yankton.   Mr.   Ferris  was  united   in  marriage  to   Miss 
Helen  S.  Donaldson,  a  daughter  of  Fred  Donaldson,  of  Yankton,  and  a  graduate  oi   Yankton 
Collegi       lie-    people   were  early  pioneer  settlers  of  this  part   .if  the  -late.     The.  children  of 
■     Elinor  Roberta,  Edmund  Arthur  I   Robert    Martin 

In    hi-    political    views    Mr.    Ferris    has    always    been    a    Btalwart    republican,      lb'    has    an 

inten    ting  military  chapter  in  his  life  record  inasmuch  a-  he  was  a  member  of  Company  G, 

Mai   aehusetts   Volunteer    Infantry,  and   a    member   of   the    Massachusetts   Ambulance 

Corp      -     "  "  Hy  he  is  connected  with  the  Elks  and  in  Masonry  has  attained  the 


ROBERT    FERRIS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  869 

Knights  Templar  degree  and  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  in  the  Consistory. 
He  is  a  past  president  of  the  Yankton  Commercial  Association  and  was  formerly  a  member 
of  the  Union  League  Club  of  Chicago. 

Mr.  Ferris  lias  always  carried  large  responsibilities  and  is  a  keen  student  of  commercial 
affairs.  It  was  this  which  led  to  his  nomination  by  the  local  banks  for  the  position  of  class 
B,  director  in  group  I  of  district  11  of  the  Federal  Reserve  Bank  of  Minneapolis.  The  Dakota 
Herald  in  a  comment  upon  the  nomination  said:  "Mr.  Ferris  is  not  only  a  man  of  methodical, 
analytical  mind,  but  is  possessed  of  the  powers  of  business  initiative  to  an  unusual  degree. 
The  testimony  of  his  abilities  is  the  steady  and  consistent  expansion  of  his  own  business 
projects.  A  great  many  'make  money'  because  of  fortunate  speculations  or  strict  economy, 
of  whom  it  cannot  be  said  they  are  good  business  men.  They  gain  results  from  the  magni- 
tude or  fortuitous  placing  of  their  investments,  rather  than  from  the  logical  planning  of  their 
enterprises,  and  a  conservation  of  its  every  possibility  by  strict  attention  to  detail.  It  can 
be  written  of  Robert  Ferris  that  be  is  a  'good  business  man'  under  the  strict  interpreta- 
tion of  that  expression,  and  if  the  honor  which  is  being  sought  for  him  should  be  accorded, 
Yankton  will  never  be  called  upon  to  apologize  for  its  representation  on  the  reserve  board." 
Another  paper  wrote:  "Mr.  Ferris  is  eminently  fitted  for  the  duties  of  the  position.  He  has 
a  clear,  analytical  mind,  is  a  close  and  accurate  reasoner  and  is  fitted  in  mental  powers  and 
temperament  for  the  exacting  duties  of  the  office.  He  has  for  many  years  been  connected 
with  large  business  and  his  uniform  success  on  conservative  lines  in  the  handling  of  public 
utilities  has  brought  him  in  touch  with  the  financiers  of  that  part  of  the  country  within  the 
district  he  would  represent  if  chosen.  He  has  enjoyed  liberal  credit  ami  has  built  up  some 
splendid  enterprises.  His  chances  for  success  seem  extremely  good  and  it  is  certain  that  no 
better  man  for  the  position  could  be  found  in  the  whole  district." 

Mr.  Ferris  is  a  typical  business  man  of  the  present  day.  He  is  alert,  ready  to  meet. 
any  emergency  and  equally  ready  to  grasp  any  opportunity,  and  thus  it  is  that  lie  has 
become  firmly  established  in  the  public  regard  ;is  one  of  the  representative  citizens  and  busi- 
ness men  of  Yankton. 


HITT  BROTHERS. 


The  Hitt  family  is  one  of  the  best  known  in  Bon  Homme  county,  where  three  brothers, 
Martin  E.,  Thomas  M.  and  Henry  P.,  and  a  sister,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Wagner,  reside  and  are 
among  the  largest  landowners  in  that  section  of  the  state.  The  father.  Rev.  Thomas  S. 
Hitt,  was  a  native  of  Bourbon  county.  Kentucky,  born  February  14.  1 7 '. 1 7 .  a  son  of  Rev.  Martin 
Hitt,  who  was  born  in  Virginia  but  as  a  young  man  crossed  the  mountains  to  Kentucky,  later 
removing  to  Ohio.  The  family,  which  is  of  German  descent,  had  lived  for  several  genera- 
tions in  Virginia  previous  to  the  removal  to  Kentucky.  Rev.  Thomas  S.  Hitt  went  to  Indiana 
in  1827  and  seven  years  late,  settled  in  Ohio,  both  states  being  at  that  time  but  sparsely 
settled.  There  he  won  distinction  as  a  minister  of  the  Militant  Methodist  church.  In  1837 
he  removed  to  Ogle  county.  Illinois,  that  region  being  then  upon  the  western  frontier,  and 
in  1853  he  established  the  Rock  River  Academy  at  Mount  Morris,  which  for  years  was  tie 
most  famous  institution  of  higher  learning  in  Illinois.  .Many  of  the  prominent  statesmen  and 
business  men  of  the  Prairie  state  today  claim  it  as  their  alma  mater  and  are  proud  of  its 
record. 

Rev.  Hitt  married  Miss  Emily  -b.hu.  whose  father,  Robert  John,  was  a  s if  John  John, 

who  resided  in  Philadelphia  during  the  Revolutionary  Avar.  Robert  John  removed  from  Penn- 
sylvania to  Indiana,  becoming  a  resident  of  the  latter  state  in  the  early  days  of  its  historj 
Of  the  eighl  children  bom  to  Rev.  Thomas  S.  Hitt  four  remained  in  Illinois  and  four  came 
to  Dakota.  The  two  sons  who  continued  to  reside  in  the  Prairie  state  both  became  prominent 
in  political  circle-  there.  John  was  for  almost  forty  years  deputy  United  States  collector  of 
revenue  in  Chicago  and  Robert  R.  represented  bis  district  in  congress  for  twenty  lour  years. 
lie  was  assistant  secretary  oi  state  under  -lames  (;.  Blaine  and  accompanied  General  Grant 
upon  the  latter's  tour  around  the  world. 

Martin  10.  Ilitt.  the  oldest  of  the  family,  was  born  in  Urbana,  Champaign  county.  Ohio, 
April  27,  18TiG.     He  w7as  but  a  year  old   when   the   family   removed   to  Illinois   mid   (he  other 


870  HISTt  )RY  (  >F  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

children  were  all  bom  in  thai  state.  He  received  his  education  in  the  Rock  River  Academy, 
established  by  his  father  and  which  he  inherited  after  the  latter's  death.     In  September,  I s?4, 

he  came  to  Dakota  territory   and  sec 1  a  half  section  of  land  in  what  is  now    Bon  Homme 

county  under  the  homestead  and  timber  arts.  In  the  fall  of  the  following  year  he  settled 
upon  the  place  and  began  its  improvement.  He  lias  purchased  additional  land  there  from 
time  t"  time  and  now  owns  almost  a  thousand  acres.    After  the  death  of  his  brother-in-law, 

1  aptain   Wag \  in  1898,  his  sister,  Mrs.  Wagner,  took  charge  of  his  bachelor  quarters  and 

still  makes  her  home  with  him.  In  1913  he  retired  from  active  farming  and  he  and  his  sister 
now    live   in   T\  ndall. 

Thomas  M.  Ilitt  served  in  the  Fourth  Illinois  Cavalry  from  1863  until  the  rinse  of  the 
Civil  war.  participating  in  the  fighting  around  Memphis  and  in  other  parts  of  the  Mississippi 
valley.  After  the  cessation  ol  hostilities  he  learned  stenography  and  was  for  a  time  employed 
in  the  department  of  the  interior.  Later  he  became  private  secretary  for  Governor  Oglesby 
when  he  was  elected  United  States  senator  from  Illinois  and  subsequently  served  in  a  like 
capacity  for  (  harles  B.  Farwell,  United  States  senator  from  Illinois,  h  L878  Mr.  Ilitt  removed 
to  Dakota  territory  and  acquired  a  large  tract  of  land,  giving  Ins  attention  principally  to  the 
breeding  of  fine  horses.  In  1894  he  retired  and  removed  to  Tyndall,  where  he  is  still  residing. 
He  has  never  ceased,  however,  to  take  an  interest  in  line  horses  and  always  owns  a  few  stand- 
ard bred  horses  of  the  Wilkes  stock.  He  finds  much  pleasure  in  driving  and  indulges  him- 
self in  that  regard  almost  every  fine  day. 

Henry  P.  Ilitt,  the  youngest  of  the  three  brothers  who  removed  to  this  state,  was  horn 
November  11,  1842,  and  came  to  Dakota  territory  in  1S75  but  remained  only  long  enough  to 
make  entry  on  a  claim.  He  then  returned  to  Illinois,  where  lie  remained  for  three  years,  but 
in    1878   permanently   located   here.     He  has  also  become  a   large  landowner  in   Bon  Homme 

county  and  derives  a  handsome  income  from   his  property.     At   time  the  three  brothers 

and  their  sister.  Mrs.  Wagner,  owned  a  tract  of  land  in  the  western  part  of  Hon  Homme 
county  extending  on  Loth  sides  of  the  road  for  a  distance  of  six  miles.  The  family  is  not 
only  one  of  the  wealthiest  in  the  state  but  its  members  have  also  gained  positions  of  leader- 
ship in  their  locality,  where  they  are  universally  respected  and  esteemed. 


ANDREW  SNOEN. 


There  is  no  greater  incentive  for  continuous  effort  a ng  young  men  than  the  record  of 

those  who  have  proven  ill  theii  liiisiness  careers  that  success  is  not  a  matter  of  genius,  as  held 
by  some,  nor  t  lie  result  of  a  combination  of  fortunate  circumstances,  as  others  believe,  but 
is  the  direct  and  logical  result  of  earnest,  persistent  effort,  intelligently  directed.  Such  has 
been  the  career  of  Andrew  Snorii,  who  is  today  controlling  the  largest  shoe  trade  in  the  city 
of  Yankton,  iii  which  business  he  embarked  in   1896. 

Mr.   Siioen   was  horn    in    Norway  on    the    1st   of    March,    1861,  a    son   of    Eric   and   Gertrude 
Siioen,     The  family  were  for  main   generations  Norwegian   farmers.     In  (he  schools  of  that 

country   Andrew   Snoen  puis I  his  education,  which  comprised  no  college  training  but   only 

such  mental  direction  and  discipline  as  the  public  schools  afforded.  lie  afterward  began 
learning  the  trade  of  shoemaking,  at  which  lie  served  an  apprenticeship,  following  that  pur- 
iii  imiil  he  came  to  America  in  1886,  when  twentj  five  years  of  age.  Others  of  his  fellow 
countrymen  had  previously  crossed  the  Atlantic  and  settled  in  Dakota  territory  and  the 
reports  which  they  sent  back  concerning  opportunities  aroused  his  ambition  and  his  desire 
to  become  a  resident  of  the  western  section  of  America.  Accordingly,  he.  too.  made  the 
trip  a.ros-  the  briny  deep  and  continued  on  his  way  until  he  reached  Yankton,  where  In. 
mined  flu.  employ  of  .lamb  Max,  for  whom  he  worked  for  nine  and  a  half  years 
Capability,    industry    and    energy    constituted    the    salient     features    which     he    displayed    and, 

moreover,  proved  the  foundation  upon  which  he  builded  his  later  success,     lie  lived  econom 

ically  until  his  careful  expenditures  enabled  him  to  save  from  bis  earnings  a  sufficient  sum 
to  purchase  a  stock  of  shoe-  lie  then  opened  a  store  on  his  own  account  in  1896  and  since 
that    time   has   been    on,,    of    the   shoe    merchants   of   the    city.      lie    soon    ceased    to    be   "one   of 

the  si merchants"  and  became  the  foremost   dealer  in  that   line  m   Yankton,  having  today 

the   largest    business   in   the   city,     lie  carries   an   extensive   stock,  qualifying   him   to   meet 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  871 

varied  tastes,  and  in  addition  he  lias  made  judicious  investments  in  property  until  he  is  now 
the  owner  of  valuable  city  real  estate  and  farm  lands,  his  investments  being  the  visible 
evidence  of  a  life  of  well  directed  energy  and  thrift. 

On  the  18th  of  October,  1894,  Mr.  Snoen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Anna  Gorseth, 
a  native  of  Norway,  who  came  to  Dakota  when  twelve  years  of  age,  and  a  daughter  of  Arnt 
and  Ingeborg  Gorseth,  who  arc  residents  of  Volin,  South  Dakota.  They  became  parents 
of  two  daughters:  Grace  Inga.'who  is  a  graduate  of  the  Yankton  high  school;  and  Agnes 
\'.\  clyu,  who  is  at  home 

Before  leaving  Norway  Mr.  Snoen  served  for  three  years  in  the  regular  army  of  that 
country.  His  political  indorsement  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  he  has  been  a 
member  of  the  city  council,  exercising  his  official  prerogatives  in  support  of  various  measures 
for  the  general  good.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Commercial  Club  and  cooperates  in  all 
of  its  plans  and  movements  for  advancing  the  welfare  of  the  city  and  upholding  civic  stand- 
ards. His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  he  is  now  president  of  its 
board  of  trustees.  He  has  never  neglected  the  duties  and  obligations  of  life  while  attempting 
to  win  success  in  the  field  of  business  and  is  known  as  an  honorable  man,  a  progressive 
ami  public-spirited  citizen  and  a  faithful  adherent  to  any  cause  which  lie  espouses.  The 
analyzation  of  his  business  career  proves  that  indefatigable  energy  and  careful  management 
are  a  sure  foundation  upon  which  to  build  success. 


H.  A.  WELLS,  D.  D.  S. 


Since  1910  Dr.  H.  A.  Wells  has  been  engaged  in  the  practice  of  dentistry  in  Aberdeen 
and  he  is  numbered  today  among  the  most  able  representatives  of  his  profession  in  the  city, 
lie  was  born  in  Verdon,  South  Dakota,  in  1889,  and  is  a  son  of  Wilbur  E.  and  Hattie 
(Mclntyre)  Wells,  who  came  to  this  state  from  New  York.  The  father  engaged  in  farming 
during  his  early  life,  but  is  now  active  in  the  real-estate  business,  owning  valuable  holdings 
in  Minnesota. 

Dr.  H.  A.  Wells  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Aberdeen  and  later 
entered  the  State  University  of  Minnesota,  graduating  from  the  dental  department  in  1910. 
On  September  Kith  of  that  year  he  located  in  Aberdeen,  where  he  opened  an  office  for  the 
practice  of  his  profession.  He  has  built  up  a  large  and  growing  patronage  and  his  success 
is  the  best  proof  of  his  capabilities. 

(In  the  22d  of  January.  1912,  Dr.  Wells  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Margaret 
Countryman,  a  daughter  of  Dr.  George  E.  Countryman.  Dr.  Wells  is  connected  fraternally 
with  the  Masonic  lodge  and  belongs  to  Xi  Psi  Phi,  a  college  fraternity.  He  is  well  known 
in  professional  circles,  being  president  of  the  Aberdeen  District  Dental  Society  and  active 
in  the  affairs  of  that  organization.  Since  the  beginning  of  his  active  career  he  has  made 
steady   pmgie^s   in   his  profession  and  is  now   established  in  a   large  and   growing  practice. 


CHARLES  A.  HECKMASTER. 

Charles  A.  Heekmaster  is  conducting  a  wholesale  produce  and  creamery  business  at 
Canton,  where  he  has  made  his  home  continuously  since  1890.  lie  has  not  always  been,  how- 
ever, the  successful  merchant  which  he  is  today,  for  he  has  attained  this  position  through 
untiring  effort  and  energy,  having  started  out  in  business  life  in  a  humble  capacity.  He  was 
born  in  Madison.  Wisconsin,  on  the  13th  of  November,  1864,  and  is  a  son  of  Henry  and  Wil- 
;h  Imina  (Schmidt)  Heekmaster,  both  of  whom  have  passed  away.  The  father  was  a  stone- 
mason and  plasterer.  The  son  pursued  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Iowa  and  after 
his  textbooks  were  put  aside  engaged  in  the  creamery  business,  having  learned  the  trade  of 
Buttermaking  in  1881.  In  1883  he  returned  to  his  native  state,  where  lie  engaged  in  business 
until  1890.  That  year  witnessed  his  arrival  in  Smith  Dakota,  ;it  which  time  he  took  up  his 
abode  in  Canton.  When  he  first  came  he  worked  with  threshers  ami  afterward  bought  out 
the   retail  oil  business   in  (antmi.   which   he  conducted   in  connection  witli   the  street   lighting 


s7l'  HISTi  IRY  <  )1;  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

the  citj  until  L904.    He  and  <  harles  A.  Reynolds  then  purchased  tin.-  old  bottling  plant  from 

the   Northwest    Land  Company    and  after  continuing  successfully   in  that   line  in  connection 

with   the  produce  business   for  several  years  they  extended  the  scope  of  their  activities   by 

adding   the  creamery  business   in    l'.His.     Their  trade  in  that   line  has   increased  rapidly   and 

ubsantiall}   until  they  now  employ   fifteen  nan  and  do  a  volume  of  business  amounting  to 

a i    seventy-five    thousand   dollars   annually.     The   firm   erected    a    new   concrete   plant   in 

1914,  sixty  -i\  by  one  hundred  feet,  with  all  modern  improvements  for  the  most  sanitary 
care  o)  produce  and  creamery  supplies.  Familiar  with  every  phase  of  the  business  and  hold- 
ing to  high  standards  in  the  character  of  service  rendered  their  patrons,  they  have  built  up 
a  splendid  trade  and  are  today  at  the  head  of  one  of  the  important  commercial  enterprises 
..I  the  eitj . 

On  the  12th  of  February,  1889,  Mr.  Heckmaster  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Nora 
Alice  Engle,  a  daughter  of  Charles  and  Jemima  Engle.  To  them  has  been  born  a  daughter. 
Edith,  uho  arts  as  her  father's  bookkeeper  and  who  is  quite  talented  in  music.  The  family 
hold  membership  in  tin-  Congregational  church  and  their  influence  is  always  on  the  side  of 
right,   t  ruth  and    progress. 

In  politics  -Mr.  Heckmaster  is  a  democrat  ami  fraternally  he  is  connected  with  Silver 
Star  Lodge,  No.  4.  F.  &  A.  M.  He  holds  membership  in  the  Canton  Commercial  Club  and  is 
now  president  of  that  body  which  is  a  potent  force  in  promoting  the  advancement  of  the 
city.  He  lias  served  on  the  school  board,  as  city  commissioner  and  as  commissioner  of  water- 
works and  sewers  and  is  interested  in  the  public  welfare  of  his  community,  giving  active  and 
earnest  support  to  various  projects  which  have  been  instituted  for  the  benefit  and  upbuild- 
ing of  (anion.  However,  he  is  not  particularly  ambitious  along  the  line  of  office  holding,  for 
he  is  devoted  to  business  and  his  close  application  and  well  formulated  plans  constitute  the 
foundation  upon  which  he  has  builded  his  sums~. 


JESSE  A.   BALLOU,  M.  D. 


The  medical  fraternity  ha-  always  been  held  in  high  esteem  and  its  great  work  of  curing 
disease  ami  instructing  tin'  public  in  regard  to  the  laws  of  health  is  of  vital  importance. 
Dr.  Jesse  A.  Ballou,  of  head,  is  a  worthy  representative  of  his  profession  and  has  gained  the 

1 fidence  an. I   regard  of   bis   fellow  townsmen,     lie   was   born   in   Schuyler  county,   Illinois, 

llllv  '■  1878,  a  son  of  J.  A.  ami  Mary  (Malcomson)  Ballou.  The  father  was  born  in  Ten- 
nessee but    removed  to  Illinois  at  an  early  day   in  the  history  of  that   CO inwealth.     He  ami 

hi-  «iie  an-  im.u    residents  of  Rushville,  Illinois. 

Hi.  Jesse  A.  Ballou  is  the  second  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  four  children  and  was 
reared  undei  the  parental  roof,  lie  attended  the  common  and  high  schools  of  Rushville  and 
also  Knox  College  at  Galesburg,  Illinois,  where  he  was  a  student  for  four  years.  In  1901 
lie  went  to  Chicago,  where  he  matriculated  in  the  medical  department  ot  the  I  diversity  of 
Illinois,  ami  in  1905  was  graduated  from  that  institution  with  fie  degree  ol  M.  1).  Imme- 
diately thereaftei  he  removed  to  Lead,  South  Dakota,  and  entered  the  Homestake  Hospital 
a-  a  -tail'  phy-irian.  where  he  remained  for  five  years,  but    in    L910  began  a  general  practice 

nl    licine  ami   surgery  In   Lead.     In  the  intervening  years  he  has  gained  a   large  practice 

which  is  constantly  growing  as  his  skill  |  conscientiousness  become  more  widely  known,    lb' 

till  an  earnest  student  of  the  profession,  keeping  abreast  of  (he  advancement  that  is  con- 
stantly being  made  in  medical  knowledge  by  means  of  attendance  at  clinics  ami  broad  reading 
i    medical  and  surgical  literal  ore.     lie  also  finds  In-  membership  in  the  Black   Hills  Medical 

S 'ty,  the  South   Dakota   State   Medical   Society  and  the  American   Medical    \ iation  of 

eieat  value  to  him  in  enabling  him  to  Familiarize  himself  with  the  discoveries  made  by  other 
practitioners.  In  1912  he  was  elected  coroner  of  Lawrence  county  ami  wa9  reelected  to  that 
'•Me  e  in  phi  foi  anoi  net  two  \  ear  term. 

On   the    lilh   ol   January,   1906,   Dr.    Ballou   was  married  to   Miss   Elizabeth   Barnette,  of 

Rushville,  Illinois.     The   Doctoi    i-  a Iherent   of  the  republican  parly  but   has  confined  his 

political  activity  to  the  exercise  ot  hi-  right  oi  franchise.  Fraternally  he  belong-  to  Lead 
Lodge,  N,o.  ,  i..  B.  I'  <i  I-:.:  Golden  Star  Lodge.  No.  9,  A.  F.  .V  A.  M.;  Golden  licit  chapter. 
No.  .:."..  I:     \     M.     Lead  i  ommandery,  No.   is.  K.  T. ;  and  Naja  Temple.  A.  A.  <>.  V  M.  S.,  of 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  875 

Deadwood.  His  professional  ability  has  gained  him  a  leading  place  among  the  physicians 
and  surgeons  of  Lead,  and  his  attractive  personality  has  won  for  him  many  warm  friends 
who  greatly  enjoy  his  company. 


FRIEDRICH  BAUMANN. 


Friedrich  Baumann  is  now  serving  for  the  second  term  as  register  of  deeds  of  Hutchin- 
son county  and  in  that  connection  has  made  a  most  commendable  and  satisfactory  record. 
He  was  born  in  South  Russia,  of  German  parentage,  on  the  4th  day  of  June.  1861,  a  son  of 
John  Philip  and  Margaretha  Baumann.  In  1875  the  family  emigrated  to  the  United  States, 
locating  at  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  on  the  23d  oi  June  of  that  year,  while  subsequently 
the  father  took  up  a  homestead  claim  in  lion  Homme  county.  There  he  was  actively  and 
successfully   identified  with  general  agricultural  pursuits  until  called  to  his  final  rest  in  1892. 

Friedrich  Baumann.  who  was  a  youth  of  fourteen  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  on 
their  emigration  to  the  new  world,  attended  the  German  schools  and  after  putting  aside 
his  textbooks  assisted  hi-  father  in  the  operation  of  the  home  farm  until  he  had  attained 
the  age  of  twenty-three  years.  In  1SS5  he  went  to  Scotland,  Bon  Homme  county,  there 
remaining  until  1892,  when  he  removed  to  Menno,  Hutchinson  county,  where  for  four  years 
lie  was  engaged  in  the  implement  business.  Subsequently  lie  spent  four  years  on  a  farm 
and  then  returned  to  Menno,  where  he  began  work  as  a  painter  and  has  since  made  his 
home.  He  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers'  Land,  Loan  &  Grain  Company  and  the  Tripp 
Fair  Association  and  has  long  been  numbered  among  the  substantial  and  representative 
citizens  of  his  community.  1 1 1  1912  he  was  elected  register  ot  deeds  of  Hutchinson  county 
and  made  such  an  excellent  record  that  he  was  again  chosen  for  the  office  in  1914,  being 
therefore  the  present  incumbent. 

I  hi  the  20th  of  February,  1S80,  Mr.  Baumann  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  .Miss  Margaretha 
Hoist,  a  daughter  of  John  Horst.  Their  children  are  as  follows:  Friedrich  G.;  Ruben; 
Martha   K.;   Edelina  M.;   and  Sarah  and  Lydia.  twins. 

Mr.  Baumann  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  while  his  religious 
faith  is  that  of  the  Free  Reformed  church.  The  period  of  his  residence  in  this  state  covers 
about  lour  decades  and  he  has  been  not  only  an  interested  witness  of  its  development  but 
also  an  active  participant  in   the  work  of   progress   and   improvement. 


FLOYD  C.   RAMSDELL. 


The  commercial  interests  "I  Sioux  Fall-  find  a  worthy  representative  in  Floyd  0. 
Ramsdell,  who  in  all  of  his  undertakings  manifests  a  spirit  of  enterprise  and  progress  that 
keeps  him  in  touch  with  modern  business  methods  and  brings  to  him  a  substantial  measure 
of  success.  He  i-  now  conducting  both  a  wholesale  and  retail  business  in  the  sale  of  phono- 
graphs, handling  the  Victor  machines. 

The  east  claims  Mr.  Ramsdell  as  one  of  her  native  sons,  his  birth  having  occurred  at 
Wyoming.  Delaware,  January  18,  1873.  The  family  comes  of  English  ancestry  and  was 
founded  in  America  by  the  grandfather  of  our  subject,  who  was  a  native  of  England  and 
sailed  from  that  land  lor  the  new  world,  establishing  in-  home  in  the  state  of  New  York, 
where  the  birth  oi  his  son.  Floyd  Cushman  Ramsdell,  occurred.  The  latter  married  Miss 
Louise  Smith  and  their  son,  Floyd  C.  Ramsdell,  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof,  attend 
ing  the  public  Schools  of  Wyoming  and  the  Conference  Academy  at  Dover.  Delaware.  In 
l-'.il  he  came  t"  the  middle  west,  entering  the  employ  of  the  Chicago  Talking  Machine 
Company  in  <  hicago,  in  which  city  he  remained  for  ten  years,  becoming  thoroughly  acquainted 
with  every  phase  of  the  business  and  noting  eagerly  the  many  improvements  which  have 
been   made   in   phonographic   manufacture,   bringing    the   instruments  up   to  a    high   standard 

where   vocal   tone    I    quality    are    reproduced    with    almost    absolute    perfection,    doing    away 

with  almost    all    indications   of   a    mechanical    reproduction.      In    1903,   seeking   the   business 
opportunities  offered   in   the  northwest,  Mr.   Ramsdell   removed  to  Sioux   Falls,  where   1 t 


s7ii  1 1 1 S  I  <  IRY  (  )F  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

pened  a  store.     Be  has  since  conducted   business  as  a   wholesale  and   retail  dealer   in 

Victrolas  ami  through  hi--  ill  mis  the  Victor  machines  have  been  introduced  into  many  homes 
ami  into  many  I pusiii.s~  houses  "i  rln-  section  oi  tin-  country,  his  reliable  commercial  methods 
commending  him  to  the  confidence  ami  support  of  the  public. 

I'n  the  9th  ei  May,  1900,  Vlr.  Ramsdell  was  united  in  marriage  t •  >  Miss;  Marie  Enburg. 
They  attend  the  Congregational  church  anil  are  factors  in  the  social  life  of  the  Country 
Club,  t<>  winch  Mr.  Ramsdell  belongs,  tie  is  also  a  member  of  the  Masonic  lodge.  llis 
political  views  are  in  accord  with  the  principles  of  the  republican  party  hut  he  dues  not  seek 
inn-  desire  office,  preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  business  affairs,  which  are 
.'i  growing  importance.  Whatever  snms»  he  has  achieved  is  attributable  entirely  to  his 
own  laheis.  his  capable  management,  Ins  spirit  of  laudable  ambition  and  his  square  dealings 
with  all. 


GEORGE  silll  OSSEK 


In  newspaper  circles  the  name  of  George  Schlosser  is  widely  known,  for  through  an 
extended  period  he  was  connected  with  newspaper  publication  and  news  service.  At  the 
present  time,  however,  he  has  retired  from  that  Held  and  is  concentrating  his  efforts  upon  the 
management  el'  his  private  business  affairs  and  upon  the  furtherance  of  public  activities  ami 
benevolent  work,  which  make  a  strong  appeal  to  him.  lie  was  born  i > i  Lodi,  Wisconsin, 
September  3,  is;,?.  His  father,  Henry  Schlosser,  a  native  of  Germany,  came  to  the  United 
slates  in  the  early  '.'ids.  lie  was  by  trade  a  wagon  maker  and  blacksmith  ami  became  iden- 
tified with  industrial  interests  at  l.odi.  where  he  conducted  business  until  alter  the  outbreak 
of  the  Civil  war.  lie  enlisted  iii  the  United  States  army  during  the  latter  part  of  that  strug- 
gle  and  came  to  Dakota  territory  with  General  Sully,  serving  with  the  frontier  forces  for 
about  fifteen  months.  lie  spent  the  later  years  of  his  life  m  Sioux  Kails,  passing  away 
at  the  home  of  his  son  George  in  1907,  when  he  had  reached  the  ripe  old  age  of  seventy-six 
years,  llis  wife,  who  was  Airs.  Frederics  Schlosser,  died  dining  the  early  boyhood  of  their 
son  George,  who  was  the  eldest  of  a    family   of  six  children. 

In  the  public  schools  of  Lodi,  Wisconsin,  George  Schlosser  was  educated  and  later 
began  learning  the  printer's  trade  in  his  home  city,  lie  was  eager  to  master  the  business 
and  continued  in  the  house  where  he  was  originally  employed,  winning  promotion  from  one 
position  to  another  until  L8S3,  when  he  came  to  Dakota  territory,  lie  settled  first  at  Blunt, 
where   he    remained    for    five  years,   there   establishing    and   conducting    the    Blunt    Advocate. 

lie  afterward  became  a   resident   of  Aberdeen,  win-re  I wned  ami   published   the  Aberdeen 

Daily  News.  In  L896  he  removed  to  Sioux  Kails,  where  he  established  the  ready  print  serv- 
ice, conducting  business  under  tie-  nan f  the  South  Dakota  Newspaper  Union.  This  under- 
taking, carefully  managed  by  Mr.  Schlosser.  became  a  distinct  success  and  advanced  him 
far  on  the  high  road  to  fortune.  In  rail  he  disposed  of  the  business  and  since  thai  time 
has  devoted  his  energies  to  his  private  business  affairs  and  investments  and  to  the  many 
public  undertakings  in  which  he  is  deeply  interested  and  which  have  constituted  a  vital  force 
m  pushing  forward  the  wheels  of  progress  in  this  section  of  the  slate,  lie  served  for  some 
time  as  (he  efficient  and  popular  secretary  oi  the  Commercial  Club,  In-  efforts  in  that  direction 

being    1 1 1  ■_  ■  1 1 1  x     resultant   and    beneficial.      lie    resigned    in    .luly.    lull,    to    lake    up    the    promotion 

of  (he  Sioux  Kails  &  Western  Railway,  which  project  is  destined  to  make  tributary  to  sioux 
Falls  an  important  section  of  the  state  with  huge  natural  resources  needing  a  market  out- 
let, lb-  was  the  promoter  of  Ihe  Carpentei  Hotel  ami  has  been  largely  instrumental  in  bring- 
ing     .iiioiis   business   enterprises   ami   valuable  commercial    projects   to   the   city,      lie   is  one 

oi   the  ii and  stockholders  oi   the  Queen  City  Fire  Insurance  Company  and  Ins  private 

investments   have   been   of  an    important    and   gratifying   character. 

Mr.  Schlosser  is  free  from  partisan  bias  in  his  efforts  for  the  public  good  and  thus  casis 
an  independent  local  ballot,  but  when'  national  issues  arc  involved  votes  with  the  republican 
rail1  lie  was  postmastei  of  the  city  and  i~  president  of  the  Sioux  Falls  public  binary  and 
along  lines  which  lend  to  ameliorate  tie-  hard  conditions  of  lite  for  the  unfortunate  he  has 
done  important  ami  helpful  work,  lie  is  president  oi  the  South  Dakota  children's  Home 
Society  ami   has  I n  deeply   interested   in  this   -I    worthy  charily  since  its   foundation.     His 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  877 

religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church,  which  finds  in  him  a  worthy,  loyal  and 
helpful  member  and  one  of  its  generous  supporters.  He  is  now  serving  on  its  board  of  trus- 
tees. In  Masonry  In-  lias  readied  the  thirty-second  degree  of  the  Scottish  Rite  and  his  own 
life  shows  his  appreciation  of  the  teachings  of  the  craft,  which  recognizes  the  brotherhood  of 
mankind.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Benevolent 
Protective   ( Irder   of    Elks. 

On  the  3d  of  March,  1877,  Mr.  Schlosser  was  married  to  Mi:-s  Ellen  Louise  Chandler,  a 
daughter  of  Norman  V.  and  Matilda  -lane  (Fox)  Chandler,  of  Reedsburg,  Wisconsin.  They 
are  the  parents  oi  seven  children:  Harry  C,  now  living  in  Los  Angeles.  California;  Arthur 
R„  who  is  superintendent  of  the  state  training  school  at  Plankinton,  South  Dakota;  Nellie. 
a  member  of  the  faculty  of  the  State  Normal  School  at  River  Falls,  Wisconsin;  Hazel,  assist- 
ant librarian  of  the  Sioux  Falls  public  library;  Bertine,  at  home;  and  Ralph  and  Phillip, 
who  are  conducting  their  father's  ranch  in  Montana. 

Mr.  Schlosser  is  a  splendid  type  of  a  useful  citizen.  Some  one  has  said  he  might  be 
described  as  a  general  utility  man  because  of  the  extent,  importance  and  value  of  his  public 
work.  Few  projects  looking  to  the  city's  advancement  have  failed  to  elicit  and  receive  his 
hearty  cooperation  and  in  many  instances  such  a  movement  has  been  instituted  by  him  and 
personally  supervised  to  a  successful  completion.  He  is  indeed  one  of  the  most  worthy  resi- 
dents of  Sioux  Falls  and  he  enjoys  in  unqualified  measure  the  confidence,  goodwill  and  honor 
of  his  fellowmen. 


HERBERT   W.   PIKE. 


An  active,  busy  life  has  brought  to  Herbert  W.  Pike  the  measure  of  success  that  now 
enables  him  to  live  retired.  For  a  considerable  period  he  followed  merchandising  in  Yank- 
ton but  has  put  aside  the  more  active  duties  of  a  commercial  career  and  is  enjoying  in  well 
earned  rest  the  fruits  of  his  former  toil.  He  was  born  in  County  Wilts,  England,  April  7, 
lMv  His  father,  George  Pike,  was  a  native  of  England  and  in  1849  came  to  America  with 
his  family.  He  had  learned  the  trade  of  a  mason  and  builder  and  after  living  east  of  the 
Mississippi  for  about  two  decades  came  to  Dakota  territory  in  1867  with  Yankton  as  his 
destination.  Here  his  remaining  days  were  passed  in  working  at  his  trade  and  many  evi- 
dences of  his  handiwork  are  seen  in  the  city.  The  building  which  stands  at  Fourth  and 
Mulberry  streets  was  erected  by  him  in  1867  and  is  one  of  Yankton's  old  landmarks.  His 
life  was  ever  active,  honorable  and  upright  and  his  death,  which  occurred  in  1893,  chronicled 
the  passing  of  one  whose  memory  formed  a  connecting  link  between  pioneer  times  and  the 
progie^-ive  present.  His  wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Elizabeth  Clark,  was  of  Eng- 
lish lineage  and  died  May  1 3.  1S75.  They  became  the  parents  of  five  children,  of  whom  Her- 
bert W.  is  the  youngest.  The  others  have  all  passed  away  save  a  sifter.  Mrs.  Sarah  .T.  Catell, 
who  is  now  living  in   Seattle.  Washington. 

Herbert  W.  Pike  is  indebted  to  the  public-school  system  of  Cleveland.  Ohio  for  the 
educational  opportunities  which  lie  enjoyed.  In  early  life  he  began  working  at  the  car- 
penter's trade  for  his  father  and  followed  that  pursuit  for  five  or  six  years  after  coming  to 
the  territory  of  Dakota.  In  1878  he  embarked  in  mercliandi-inu  a*  a  member  of  the  firm  of 
Jenkinson  &  Pike,  continuing  in  that  connection  for  six  months.  The  partnership  was  then 
dissolved  and  Mr.  Pike  remained  in  business  until  1908,  when  he  retired.  He  always  carried 
a  good  stock,  catered  to  the  wishes  of  the  public  and  met  its  demands  in  honorable  dealing 
and  fair  prices.  He  ever  recognized  the  fact  that  earnest  purpose  goes  far  toward  success 
and  that  satisfied  patrons  are  the  best  advertisement.  He  concentrated  his  attention  upon 
his  business  and  worked  diligently  year  by  year  until  his  labors  were  rewarded  with  a  hand- 

soi ompetence.     From  time  to  time  he  invested  in  property  and  now  owns  a  considerable 

amount   of  farm  land   which   returns  to  him   a  gratifying  annual   income. 

In  1S72  Mr.  Pike  was  married  to  Miss  Sophia  C.  Flick,  a  native  of  Unibntown,  Penn- 
sylvia,  and  a  daughter  of  Stephen  and  Sarah  Flick,  who  came  to  the  Dakota  territory  in 
1867.  They  settled  in  Yankton  county  and  here  tic  father  was  at  one  time  county  treasurer. 
Mr.   and    Mrs.    Pike    have    become    the    parents   of    four    children:    Morris    ('..    who    is    living    at 


878  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Niobrara,  Nebraska;  Harrj    I...  a  residenl  oi  Chamberlain,  South  Dakota;  Jessie  M.,  now  the 
wife  of  N.  A.  i  .ill,-. .11.  oi   STankton;  and  Oscar  D.,  whose  home  is  in  Omaha,  Nebraska. 

Nlr-  Pike  i-  ;i  republican  with  progressive  tendencies  but  at  local  elections  votes  inde- 
pendently. For  two  years  lie  Berved  on  the  city  council  of  Yankton  and  sought  to  further  the 
best  interests  oi  the  municipality  but  has  never  had  a  desire  lor  public  office.  He  is  a 
Knight  ni  Pythias  and  i~  also  an  Odd  Fellow  and  was  the  first  member  initiated  in  Dakota 
territorj  who  i-  yet  living,  being  initiated  at  tin-  first  meeting  of  Lodge  No.  1,  of  which  be 
was  afterward  elected  secretary.  He  likewise  holds  membership  with  tie-  .Modem  Woodmen 
ot  America  and  the  purposes  oi  these  organizations  are  strongly  indorsed  by  him.  He  is 
todaj  on.'  ..I  the  well  known  residents  of  Yankton  and  this  part  of  the  state,  his  business 
relations  having  brought  him  a  wide  acquaintance.  Enterprise  and  energy  have  been  the 
salient  features  in  his  career  and  the  simple  weight  of  hi;,  character  and  ability  have  car- 
,u'd  lii iii  into  important  relations.  All  who  know  him  respect  him  and  he  has  a  circle  of 
friends  almost  coextensive  with  the  circle  of  ids  acquaintance. 


RICHARD  T.   ELROD. 


Real-estate  activity  at  Vienna  finds  a  worthy  representative  in  Richard  T.  Elrod,  who 
negotiates  extensive  property  transfers  and  is  conducting  a  business  oi  large  and  gratifying 
proportions.  He  was  born  in  Hendricks  county,  Indiana,  on  the  15th  of  duly,  f876,  a  son 
oi  Charles  W.  and  Mary  Ellen  (Orth)  Elrod.  The  family  name  has  figured  on  the  pages  of 
South  Dakota's  history  since  |ss?.  nt  which  time  the  paients  took  up  their  abode  in  the 
\  illage  which  hears  the  family  name.  There  .Mr.  Elrod  engaged  in  buying  grain  for  live 
years  and  also  carried  on  general  farming.  lie  survives,  making  his  home  at  that  place,  but 
his   wile   has   passed   away. 

Richard  'I'.  Elrod  received  a  public-school  education  and  was  thus  qualified  for  life's 
practical  and  responsible  duties.  When  his  school  days  were  over  he  concentrated  his  ener- 
gies  upon   agricultural    pursuits  and   was  engaged   in   farming   until   he  attained   his   majority. 

He  afterward   lear 1   the  barber's  trade,  which   he   followed   lor  eleven  years,  and   in   1908 

he  opened  a  ical  estate  office  in  Vienna.  In  the  intervening  period,  covering  more  than  six 
years,  he  lias  continued  active  in  that  field  oi  business  ami  is  now  largely  engaged  in  han- 
dling land  iii  I  hi  iii  1  iii  and  (lark  counties,  his  sales  having  amounted  to  two  hundred  thou- 
sand dollars  in  a  single  year,     lie  knows  thoroughly  the  values  of  realty  in  this  part  of  the 

State,   is  acquainted   with   the    property   that    is  upon   the   kit    and    is   thus  aide   to   promote 

negotiations  thai  have  been  equally  beneficial  to  buyer  and  seller. 

On  the  14th  of  January,  1901,  Mr.  Elrod  was  united  m  marriage  to  -Miss  Hariett  M. 
Coe,  a  daughter  oi  Samuel  A.  Cue,  a  pioneer  of  <  lark  county,  and  they  have  become  parents 
oi   i ■  .in   children,  Lucille,  Burton,  Alice  and    Maxine.     Mr.   Elrod  enjoys  a   hunting  trip  or  a 

countrj     miii    in    his    motor   ear   and    thus    finds    recreation    from    the    arduous    cares   of   business. 

He  i-  a  niembei  ol  the  school  board  and  cooperates  heartily  in  plans  for  the  improvement  and 

upbuilding  ol  his  town.     In  politics  he  i~  a  republican,  while  frate Ily  he  is  a  Woodman  and 

ligious    ill  it  h    is  a    Methodist. 


i  II  iRLES    l  HOMAS  CHARXOt  K. 

Charles  Thomas  (  harnock,  a  progressive  and  successful  real  .state  dealer  of  Sioux  Kalis, 
w  as  horn  on  a  farm  in  Mahaska  county,  Iowa,  Octobei  6,  1869,  and  is  a  son  of  William  T.  and 
Elizabeth  (Nicholson)  Charnock,  The  father  was  a  native  of  West  Virginia,  horn  in  Is: a;,  and 
had  three  brothers  in  the  Union  army  during  (he  Civil  war.  In  being  the  youngest  son  In  the 
family.  II.-  now  makes  his  home  with  his  children.  Ili^  father  was  a  native  ..i  England,  who 
came  to  America  ..t  the  age  ot  six  years  with  the  great-grandfather  of  the  subject  of  this 
review. 

(  harlcs  I.  '  harnock  acquired  his  education  in  the  country  schools  of  Mahaska  county, 
Iowa,  in 1 1   In-  advantages  along  this  line  were  limited,  as  he  never  attended  scj 1  during  the 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  881 

summer  months  after  he  was  nine  years  of  age.  In  his  youth  he  learned  the  blacksmith's 
trade  and  when  twenty-one  years  of  age  established  a  shop  of  his  own  at  Wright,  Iowa,  eon- 
dueting  this  for  three  years.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  removed  to  (South  Dakota  and 
homesteaded  land,  engaging  in  ranching  thereafter  for  four  years.  Following  this  he  went  to 
Lincoln  county,  South  Dakota,  and  became  a  stock  raiser  and  dealer  on  an  extensive  scale. 
In  1900  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls  and  continued  in  the  stock-raising  business  until  1910, 
when  he  turned  his  attention  to  dealing  in  real  estate.  He  lias  handled  a  great  deal  of  valuable 
property  and  it  was  he  who  negotiated  the  sale  of  the  Kaufman  lands  for  two  hundred  thou- 
sand dollars,  this  being  the  largest  deal  in  fanning  lands  ever  made  in  Sioux  Falls.  Mr. 
Charnock  has  built  up  a  large  and  representative  business,  for  he  has  become  known  as  an 
expert  judge  of  land  values  and  as  a  man  whose  sagacity  is  far-reaching  and  whose  integrity 
is  beyond  question. 

On  the  26th  of  August,  1800,  at  Fremont,  Iowa.  Mr,  Charnock  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Rosa  Roberts,  a  daughter  of  Ephraim  Roberts,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of 
three  children,  Hartie  B.,  Nina  J.  and  Hazel  E. 

Mr.  Charnock  is  a  member  of  the  Baptist  church,  belongs  to  the  Independent  Order  of 
Odd  Fellows  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  In  1'J14  lie  was  nomi- 
nated for  county  commissioner  ami  elected  Eor  a  term  of  four  years  after  a  strenuous  fight  in 
both  primary  and  election.  He  is  preeminently  a  business  man,  energetic,  determined  and 
progressive,  and  an  alert  and  enterprising  spirit  has  kept  him  in  touch  with  everything  per- 
taining to  his  chosen  line  of  work. 


STEPHEN  DOUGLAS  WADSWORTH. 

Sioux  Fall-  i-  fast  becoming  a  center  of  notable  industrial  and  manufacturing  activity. 
One  of  the  important  productive  industries  of  the  city  is  tin'  Rock  Island  Plow  Company, 
"i  which  Stephen  Douglas  Wadsworth  i-  the  manager.  Long  training  in  similar  fields  well 
qualified  him  for  the  duties  which  he  assumed  upon  appointment  to  his  present  position 
ami  that  lie  is  competent  to  handle  all  tin-  important  phases  and  details  of  the  business  is 
indicated  in  the  success  which  has  attended  tin-  undertaking  since  he  assumed  charge.  Mr. 
Wadsworth  was  born  in  a  district  whose  central  industry  is  akin  to  that  in  Which  he  is  now 
engaged,  his  birth  having  occured  in  Grand  Detour.  Illinois,  June  23.  1861.  His  parents  were 
Christopher  and  Matilda  (Feaster)  Wadsworth,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Maryland. 
The  paternal  grandfather,  Christopher  Wadsworth,  Sr.,  was  also  born  in  thai  slale  and 
was  a  son  of  Christopher  Wadsworth.  a  native  of  Yorkshire.  England,  who  founded  the 
family  in    America  prior   to   the   revolution. 

In  the  acquirement  of  his  early  education  Stephen  1).  Wadsworth  attended  Hie  country 
schools  of  Ogle  county,  Illinois,  and  afterward  spent  three  year-  as  a  student  in  Dixon, 
Illinois,  putting  aside  his  textbooks  when  in  his  teens.  In  1876  hi-  went  to  northern  Michigan, 
spending  about  three  years  there  in  the  employ  of  an  iron  company  in  locating  iron  ore  lands. 
In  IsTs  he  went  to  I.eadville.  Colorado,  for  another  firm,  making  explorations  for  gold  and  sil- 
ver, lb-  next  went  to  North  Platte.  Nebraska,  and  became  fireman  on  an  engine  of  the  Union 
Pacific  Railroad  running  between  North  Platte  and  Denver.  He  was  thus  engaged  until  1885, 
when  he  removed  to  Council  Bluffs,  Iowa,  where  he  was  connected  with  an  implement  house, 
there  continuing  until  1891,  representing  the  company  upon  the  road  as  a  traveling  salesman. 
In  the  spring  of  1892  he  arrived  af  Sioux  Falls,  where  lie  embarked  in  the  wholesale  imple- 
ment business  under  the  name  of  the  Foley- Wadsworth  Implement  Company.  This  was  the 
first  wholesale  implement  company  in  South  Dakota.  He  retired  from  that  connection  in  1893 
and  removed  to  Des  Moines.  Towa.  where  he  became  traveling  salesman  for  an  implement  house 
in  that  city.  He  spent  thirteen  years  in  that  way  and  in  1906  went  to  Moline,  Illinois, 
where  he  occupied  a  position  in  the  office  of  the  Moline  Plow  Company  until  July.  1909, 
when  he  returned  to  Sioux  Falls  and  organized  the  Rock  Island  Plow  Company,  of  which 
lie  was  made  manager.  He  has  since  remained  at  the  head  of  this  business,  covering  a  period 
of  about  five  years,  and  under  his  guidance  its  development  has  1 n  continuous  and  gratify- 
ing. Mr.  Wadsworth  seems  to  understand  every  phase  of  the  implement  trade,  knows  the 
demands  of  the   public  in   this   connection   and    finds    in    the    rapidly   developing   agricultural 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

r,  rions  "i  the  northwesl  a  good  field  foi   the  expansion  oi  his  business.     Be  is  also  a  directoi 
..i   i  lie  Sioux   I  .ill-  va\  ings  Bank. 

On  tic-  20th  ol  June,  L888,  at  Houston,  Texas,  Mr.  Wadsworth  was  united  in  marriage 
lo  Mis-  Hattie  Hyatt,  and  thej  have  become  the  parents  of  two  daughters  and  a  son:  Mar- 
guerite, n>>»  tin-  wiir  ui  Theodore  M.  Bailey,  of  Sioux  tails;  Horace  Hyatt,  living  in  Du- 
Intli.  connected  with  tin-  Olivet  Iron  Company;  ami  Augusta  Marie,  the  wife  of  Lester  C. 
(  amper,  ol  Des  Moines,  Iowa.  The  family  attend  the  Episcopal  church  ami  Mr.  Wadsworth  is  a 
democrat  in  bis  political  views.  Hi-  belongs  to  the  Masonic  fraternity,  being  a  Scottish  Rite 
Mason  ami  a  Mystic  Shriner,  ami  holds  membership  also  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order 
ni  l  Ik-  ami  tin'  Country  Club.  His  is  a  well  rounded  character.  Hi-  experiences  have  been 
varied  ami  interesting  ami  have  developed  in  him  that  broadmindedness  which  comes  when  an 
individual  gets  beyond  the  narrow  confines  of  the  home  district  am!  learns  much  of  the  world, 
its  iicii|ilc  ami  Hun  habits,  lie  lias  a  \vi-f  ami  easy  manner,  which  never,  however,  descends 
into  familiarity,  ami  bis  attractive  social  qualities  have  gained  tor  him  an  ever  increasing 
en cle  of  friends. 


GEORGE  ('.  SLATER. 


George  ('.  Slater,  engaged  in  business  in  Aberdeen  as  a  member  of  the  linn  of  McDiarmid 
&  Slater,  wholesale  grocers,  was  born  in  Pennsylvania  in  1878.  lie  is  a  son  of  1!.  1".  ami 
Mary  Slater,  who  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1887,  locating  in  Aberdeen,  where  the  father 
>,i     cot 'ted   with   the   passenger   service  of   the  Chicago,   Milwaukee  >V    St.   Paul  Railroad. 

i; ge    C.    Slater    acquired    liis    education    in    the    public    schools   of    Aberdeen    and    later 

secured  a  position  as  clerk  in  a  grocery  store,  retaining  this  until  February.  1903.  In  that 
year  lie   joined  .lames  A.   McDiarmid   in   the  organization  of  the  linn  of  McDiarmid  &  Slater, 

which  sun- led  to  the  business  of  the  Red  Front  Grocery,  founded  by  Jewett  Brothers  and 

Harry  Olwin.  The  present  store  was  erected  in  1910  ami  is  a  modern  two  story  brick 
structure  fifty  by  one  hundred  and  forty-two  feet  in  dimensions.  The  entire  lower  lloor  is 
occupied  by  McDiarmid  &  Slater  and  there  they  maintain  one  of  the  largest  groceries  and 
bakeries  in  Aberdeen,  the  latter  department  giving  employment  to  twenty-six  people.  The 
linn  is  in  control  of  one  of  the  leading  wholesale  groceries  in  that  part  of  South  Dakota  and 
Mr.  Slater's  energy,  enterprise  ami  ability   have  been  forceful  factors  in   its  success. 

nn  the  21st  of  June,  1899,  Mr.  Slater  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth  Alice 
Hazard,  a  native  of  Canada  and  a  resident  oi  Aberdeen  at  the  time  of  her  marriage.  Mr. 
and  Mis.  Slater  have  three  children,  two  sons  and  one  daughter.  Mr.  Slater  is  a  thirty- 
second    degree    Mason   and   also   holds   membership   in   the    lodge,   chapter,   commandery   and 

shrine,     lie  belongs  to  the   Knights  of    Pythias,   is  a    mber  of  the   Methodist   church   and 

gives  hi-  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  The  prosperity  which  he  today  enjoys 
i9  the  reward  of  his  own  industry,  perseverance  and  capable  management.  Success  has 
attended  Ins  well  directed  efforts  and  he  now  occupies  an  enviable  position  in  business  circles 
of  Aberdeen. 


lli;\i;Y   I..  GRANGAARD. 


Henry    I..    Grangaard,    a     farmer    and    slock  raiser    residing    on    section     11,    township    04, 

, ■     i Ilowed   agricultural   pursuit-   in   South    Dak. da    lor  nearly   three  decades  and   is 

.    ownei   "i    four  hundred  acres  of  valuable  land   in  clay  county.     His  birtl curred 

in   Allamakee  county,  Iowa,  in   L864,  his  parents  being  Olc  and   fngebord  Grangaard,  both  of 
whom   were   natives'  o!    Norway.     They   emigrated   to  the   United   Stales   in   the  mi, Idle   Mils, 

, dialely   following  their  marriage,  and   lir-1    look  up  their  abode   in   Wisconsin  hut   some 

,  |  |atcr  removed  to  Ulamakee  comity,  Iowa,  where  they  spent  the  remainder  of  their 
li  ,  i„  thai  m\  the  father  proved  up  a  claim  and  successfully  carried  on  general  agri- 
cultural pursuits.  To  them  wen  born  nine  children,  five  of  whom  survive,  as  follows:  Ame, 
who  resides  .m  the  old  family  homestead  in  Iowa;  Andrew,  a  residenl  of  (ass  county,  North 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  SS3 

Dakota;  Ole,  who  makes  his  home  in  W'illmar,  Minnesota;  Lewis  Olaus,  living  Ln  Allamakee 
county,  [owa;  and  Henry  L.,  of  this  review. 

The  last  named  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  county  and 
when  a  young  man  of  twenty-two  years  removed  to  (lay  county,  South  Dakota,  purchasing 
one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land  on  section  11,  township  94,  range  52.  Since  that  time 
he  has  devoted  his  attention  continuously  and  successfully  to  the  pursuits  of  general  farm- 
ing and  stock-raising  and  now  owns  four  hundred  acres  of  well  improved  land  in  (lay  county, 
more  than  three  hundred  acres  thereoi  being  in  a  high  state  ol  cultivation,  lie  is  likewise  a 
stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company  of  Wakonda  and  has  long  been  numbered 
among    the    substantial,    representative    and    esteemed    citizens   of    his    community. 

In  1888  Mr.  Grangaard  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Caroline  Sevatson,  a  native  of 
Allamakee  county.  Iowa,  and  a  daughter  of  Sevat  and  Inge  Sevatson,  both  of  whom  were 
born  in  Norway.  Mrs.  Grangaard  is  one  of  their  tour  surviving  children  and  by  her  marriage 
has  become  the  mother  of  three  children,  namely:  Ida  I.,  bom  in  1889;  Oswald,  whose  birth 
occurred  in   1892;  and  Ella  C,  deceased. 

Mr.  Grangaard  gives  Ins  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  has  held  most 
of  the  township  offices,  while  at  the  present  time  he  is  acting  as  chairman  of  the  town 
board.  For  a  period  of  lour  years,  from  1S98  until  1902,  he  served  as  treasurer  of  (lay 
county,  making  a  most  creditable  and  commendable  record  in  that  connection.  His  religious 
faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Lutheran  church,  to  which  his  wife  and  children 
also  belong.  Public-spirited  and  progressive,  he  is  one  of  the  citizens  of  ('lay  county  who 
always  can  be  relied  upon  to  give  his  cooperation  in  promoting  the  interests  of  every  move- 
ment, the  adoption  of   which   will  be  beneficial  to  the  state. 


KIlWARD  TENGE. 


Edward  Tenge,  a  retired  merchant  of  Yankton,  who  for  a  long  period  occupied  a  most 
creditable  position  in  commercial  circles  of  the  city  as  a  dealer  in  furniture,  was  born  at 
llildci  sheim,  Hanover,  Germany,  on  the  27th  of  November,  1849.  His  father,  Franz  Tenge, 
was  for  many  years  an  officer  in  the  German  cavalry  and  his  father  was  a  man  of  promi- 
nence in  that  country.  The  mother  of  Edward  Tenge  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Charlotte 
Lohse  anil  was  a  woman  of  unusual  intellectual  force  and  ability.  She  lived  to  the  remark- 
able old  age  of  ninety-three  years  and  by  her  marriage  became  the  mother  of  three  children, 
oi  whom  Edward  is  the  second  in  order  of  birth.  His  brother,  Fred  Tenge,  is  now  a  resident 
of   .Milwaukee.   Wisconsin. 

In  the  public  schools  of  his  native  country  while  spending  bis  boyhood  days  under  the 
parental  roof  Edward  Tenge  pursued  his  education  and  afterward  entered  the  employ  of 
the  North  Herman  Lloyd  Steamship  Company,  with  which  he  was  connected  for  a  year  and  a 
half.  In  1869  he  came  to  America,  settling  in  New  York  city,  where  he  found  employment 
in  a  grocery  store,  while  later  he  was  with  a  sugar-refining  establishment,  then'  continuing 
until  April,  1876.  Hearing  and  heeding  the  call  of  the  west,  he  arrived  in  that  month  ill 
Yankton  mid  secured  a  position  with  .1.  R.  Sanborn  in  the  furniture  business.  His  capability, 
energy  and  ti ust worthiness  won  him  the  goodwill  and  confidence  of  his  employer,  who  ad- 
mitted him  to  a  partnership  in  1892.  Their  relation  continued  with  mutual  pleasure  ami 
profit  until  1900,  when  Mr.  Tenge  became  sole  proprietor ' of  the  furniture  and  undertaking 
business,  which  he  conducted  with  growing  success  until  1910.  when  he  sold  out  to  his  son, 
William  S.  Tenge,  who  still  continues  the  business.  In  the  meantime  he  had  built,  up  a 
patronage  of  substantial  proportions  and  derived  therefrom  a  good  annual  profit.  He  en- 
joyed an  unassailable  reputation  for  business  integrity  as  well  as  enterprise  and  thus  he  had 
no   difficulty    in    retaining    patrons. 

<in  the  26th  of  June,  is;::.  Mr.  Tenge  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Bertha  Eckert,  a 
native  of  Germany,  and  they  became  the  parents  of  live  children,  of  whom  four  are  yet 
living:  Tessie,  now  the  wife  of  George  V  I'm  doe.  of  Fargo,  North  Dakota:  Carrie,  the  de- 
ceased vile  of  Clarence  Hull,  of  Wagner,  South  Dakota;  Emily,  the  wife  of  S.  ( '.  Hicks,  of 
St.    Paul,   Minnesota;    and    William    S..   living   in    Yankton    and    now    at    the    head    of    the    husi- 

n. '-s  established  by  bis  father. 


884  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

The   religious   faith   oi    the   family   is  that   of   the   Lutheran  church,   to   which    Mr.   and 

Mrs.  Tenge  belong.     His  political  indorse nt  is  given  to  the  republican  party  where  national 

issues  are  involved,  bul  lie  casts  an  independent  local  ballot,  on  such  occasions  considering 
only  the  capability  oi  the  candidate  for  the  duties  of  the  office  without  regard  to  party 
affiliations.  Be  is  the  secretary,  treasurer  and  superintendent  of  the  Yankton  Cemetery 
Association  and  has  been  connected  with  other  projects  of  a  public  and  semi-public  char- 
acter. Fraternally  he  is  a  Mason  of  high  rank  and  has  been  a  membei  oi  that  ordei  Eoi 
twenty  years.  He  has  taken  the  thirty-second  degree  in  the  Scottish  Rite,  has  crossed  the 
sands  of  the  desert  with  the  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine  and  lias  held  many  offices,  includ- 
ing thai  oi  grand  master  of  the  grand  lodge  of  South  Dakota  in  1902  and  L903  and  that 
oi   master  oi   St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  two  terms. 

Il>-  is  a  creditable  record  in  the  various  walks  of  life  in  which  he  has  been  active.  He 
has  never  had  occasion  to  regret  his  determination  to  seek  a  home  in  the  new  world,  for 
here  he  found  favorable  business  conditions  which  he  ha-  improved,  it  was  soon  recognized 
that  he  was  straightforward  in  all  of  Ins  dealings  and  that  his  word  was  to  be  thoroughly 
relied  upon.  Men  knew  that  they  could  trust  him  to  do  what  he  promised  ami  his  close 
application,  strict  attention  to  business  ami  laudable  ambition  brought  him  to  the  place 
which  he  occupies  to. lay  a-  one  of  the  prosperous  and  highly  respected  citizens  of  Yankton 
While  connected  with  its  mercantile  interests  he  worked  incessantly  without  a  vacation  and 
now  his  friends  rejoice  that  he  has  leisure  to  participate  in  those  interests  which  are  a 
matter  of  enjoyment  ami  recreation  to  him.  Everywhere  he  is  spoken  oi  in  terms  of  high 
esteem  and  that  his  life  has  been  used  to  good  advantage  finds  tangible  evidence  in  the  real 
estate  in  Yankton  which  he  owns  and  in  the  warm  regard  entertained  for  him  by  those  who 
know    him. 


JOHN   1.  Kit  E. 


John  I.  Rice,  a  successful  fanner  oi  Spirit  Mound  township,  Clay  county,  was  horn  in 
Norway  in  1868,  a  son  ,,i  Englebrecht  and  Kari  (Oleson)  Rice,  both  of  whom  were  also  born 
in  that  country.  The  father  was  a  farmer  throughout  Ins  life,  which  came  to  a  close  on  the 
-dlh  ,,i  September,  1894.  lie  had  survived  his  wife  for  main  years,  her  demise  occurring 
when  her  son  John  1.  was  hut  -even  years  of  age.     Me  is  one  oi   four  children  and  the  second 

,, ler  oi   birth,  (he  others  being:    Mary,  the  wife  of  Cornelius  Man-.,,,  of  Gregorj   county, 

il, i-  state;  (He.  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa;  and  Margaret,  the  wife  oi  Gilbert  Field,  of  Geddes, 
South   Dakota. 

,|„|,„  I.  Rice  was  reared  upon  his  lather's  farm  in  Norway  ami  attended  the  public  schools 
in  ii, ;,i  country  until  he  was  seventeen  years  oi  age.     Upon  emigrating  to    Vmevica  he  settle. I 

,,,   Yankton,  South  Dakota,  and  worked  on  farms  in  thai    localitj    i year.      \t  the  end  oi 

thai   ti he  re ved  to  the  vicinity  oi   Vermillion  ami  was  employed  a-  a   farm  hand   for 

three  year-,  at    the  end  of   which   time  he   was   married,      lie  ami   his   wile   located   pari    of 

her   father's   I ..stead,   which   she   had    inherited.     That    farm    is   still   their   residence   l.ul    now 

comprises  three  hundred  acres,  Mr.  Rice  having  added  forty  aces  to  the  tract  which  Ins  wife 

,, riled      Al   the  time  of  their  removal  lo  the  farm  only   sixty  acres   was  under  cultivation, 

l „o  hundred  and  seventy  acres  is  now    he,,,,,  cultivated.     VIr.  Rice  lias  al-,,  erected   large 

barns  and  made  a  number  nprovements,  and  the  farm   is  now   one  oi   the  best  developed 

in   hi-  c ty.     As  he   ,-  enterprising   and   progressive  a,,. I   uses  g I   business  judgment    in 

carrying  on  hi-  work,  he  is  meeting  with  excellent  success. 

Mr   Rice  was  married  on  the  30th  of  September,  1883,  to  Mi--  inn  Siverson,  a  daughter 

,,    ebrigl    am neva    (Tigen)    Siverson,  both   natives  ol    Norway.     Mr.  Siverson  came  to 

.,   in   1856  and  firsl  settled  in  Iowa,  where  he  farme, two  years.     He  then  removed 

to  kson  c ty,  Nebraska,  bui  remained  there  only  a  short  lime  , soon  came  to  Dakota 

territory,   settling  in  what   is  now  I  lay  county.  South   Dakota,  on  the  I estead   winch  is  now 

ovt 1   in    pari    Lv   our  subject.      Mr.  Siverson   firsi    S itted    upon    the   land    hut    later,  when    it 

had  been  platted  by  the  government,  look  up  a  preemption  claim  and  eventually  became  the 

owner  of  al I   one  thousand  aces  of  land.     Mrs.  Rice  was  the  first  white  child  baptized  in 

the   Lutheran  church  in  South   Dakota,     lie    father  had  a   number  of  unpleasant  experiences 


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MR.  AND  MRS.  JOHN  I.  RICE 


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with  the  Indians  and  on  several  occasions  they  stole  his  cattle.  Sioux  City  was  at  that  early 
day  the  nearest  trading  point  and  conditions  were  in  all  respects  those  of  a  northern  frontier 
country.  Mr.  Siverson  died  March  38,  1896,  and  his  wife  passed  away  in  1877.  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Rice  have  eight  children:  Clara,  the  wife  of  Ed  Sieler,  a  farmer  of  Clay  county:  Amos  D„  of 
Sioux  City,  Iowa;  Bertha,  the  wife  of  Charles  Ross,  of  Sioux  City;  Mable,  a  business  woman 
of  Denver,  Colorado;  Guyda,  the  wife  of  Dan  Orten,  a  farmer  of  Clay  county:  Alfred,  Harry 
and  John,  at  home. 

Mr.  Rice  is  a  democrat,  as  are  all  cjf  his  sons.  He  has  served  for  two  terms  upon  the 
township  board  and  for  two  terms  as  road  supervisor.  Fot  twenty  years  he  has  been  a  member 
of  the  school  board  and  has  taken  great  interest  in  educational  matters,  giving  his  children 
good  advantages  along  that  line.  Both  he  and  his  wife  are  members  of  the  United  Lutheran 
church  and  he  belongs  to  the  Modem  Woodmen  of  America.  Be  has  been  active  in  the  develop- 
ment of  his  section  of  the  state  and  is  intensely  loyal  to  the  interests  oi  South  Dakota,  having 
great  faith  in  her  future. 


WIRT  HIMES  ALLISON. 


Wirt  Himes  Allison  is  vice  president  of  the  Bee  Hive  Company,  owning  and  conducting 
the  largest  department  store  in  South  Dakota  and  one  of  the  largest  in  the  northwest.  Laud 
able  ambition,  well  developed  ability  and  unfailing  enterprise  have  brought  him  to  his  pres- 
ent creditable  position  in  connection  with  commercial  interests  of  the  city  and  his  life  rec- 
ord demonstrates  what  may  be  accomplished  when  determination  and  energy  lead  the  way 
and  proves  also  that  success  and  an  honored  name  may  be  won  simultaneously.  Mr.  Allison 
was  bom  in  Pinckney,  Mulligan,  June  9,  1862,  a  son  of  James  and  Dorothy  Ann  (Himes) 
Allison,  the  former  a  native  of  Orange  county,  New  York,  while  the  latter  was  born  in  the 
.Mohawk  valley  of  New  York.  The  father  .lied  in  the  year  1864  while  the  mother,  surviving 
him  for  fifteen  years,  passed  away  in  1879.  In  the  family  were  several  children,  the  brother 
of  our  subject  being  Eugene  W.  Allison.    He  also  has  two  sisters  living. 

Reared  in  his  native  state.  Wirt  H.  Allison  pursued  his  education  in  the  schools  of 
Howell,  Michigan,  and  in  a  business  college  at  Detroit.  He  afterward  engaged  in  clerking 
for  eight  years  in  a  dry  goods  store  in  Howell  and  in  1888  came  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he 
entered  into  active  connection  with  the  Bee  Hive,  a  department  store  of  the  city.  He  was 
assigned  to  the  carpet  department  and,  bending  his  energies  to  the  development  of  its  trade, 
made  it  one  of  the  big  departments  of  the  establishment.  Having  given  proof  of  his  business 
capability,  enterprise  and  indefatigable  energy,  he  was  admitted  to  the  firm  in  1900  and  in 
190")  was  elected  vice  president.  The  building  occupied  is  one  of  the  finest  and  most  modern 
in  the  state  and  has  a  frontage  of  sixty-six  feet  on  Phillips  avenue,  the  principal  retail  thor- 
oughfare of  Sioux  Falls. 

The  business  has  grown  continuously  since  it  was  taken  over  by  II.  C.  Freese  and  C.  M. 
Rohde  about  two  decades  ago.  From  time  to  time  enlarged  quarters  have  been  secured  and 
in  1905  the  company  erected  a  splendid  four-story  building  on  property  with  a  forty  four  foot 
frontage  which  they  had  previously  purchased  and  to  which  they  added  twenty-two  feet  to 
the  south.  The  present  building  has  since  been  enlarged.  The  business  has  enjoyed  a 
period  ol  continuous  expansion,  growing  with  the  growth  of  the  city  and  meeting  all 
demands  by  modern  business  methods.  Their  stock  is  extensive  and  carefully  selected  and 
the  building  is  thoroughly  equipped  to  add  to  the  convenience  of  the  business.  There  is  a 
vacuum  cleaning  equipment  throughout  and  a  private  telephone  exchange,  with  two  passengei 
elevators  and  a  freight  elevator.  Six  delivery  wagons  and  twelve  horses  anil  two  automobile 
trucks  are  required  to  handle  the  trade  ol  the  store  in  delivery  and  the  company  also  own 
its  own  heavj  truck  and  teams  for  handling  freight.     Everything  found  in  a  first  class  deparl 

mont  store  is  here  to  l»-  had.     In  addition  to  a  large  lii I  g Is  including  everything  from 

laces  to  carpets,  drj  goods  and  millinery,  special  attention  has  been  given  to  the  comfor! 
and  welfare  of  the  employes,  for  whom  has  been  provided  a  lunch  and  resl  room.  The 
number  of  sales  and  office  people  now  reach  one  hundred  and  thirty  and  the  business,  as 
previously  stated,  is  the  foremost  of  its  character  in  South  Dakota  and  one  of  the  largesl 
enterprises  oi  the  kind  in  the  northwest.  The  present  officers  of  the  company  arc  Herman  ('. 
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B90  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

i  ■'  e,  general  manager;  C.  M.  Rohde,  president;  W.  H.  Allison,  vice  president;  and  11.  S. 
Stubbing,  treasurer.    The  annual  payroll  amounts  to  more  than  fifty-five  thousand  dollars. 

On  the  25th  pf  February.  1885,  Mr.  Allison  was  married  at  Brighton,  Michigan,  to  .Miss 
Harriett  M.  Nelson  and  they  became  the  parents  of  the  following  children:  Albert  Kay: 
Bruce,  who  died  in  infancy;  Cut  In  ami  Margaret.  The  parents  hold  membership  in  the  Bap- 
t  i — t  church  and  -Mr.  Allison  belongs  also  to  the  United  Commercial  Travelers.  In  politics  lie 
i-  :i   republican  ami  i-  will  informed  on  the  political  issues  and  questions  of  the  day  but  does 

not    seek  office.      He   ha.-.   Iiowever,  di effective   public  service  through  eight   years  on   the 

school  board  and  the  cause  of  education  finds  in  him  a  stalwart  champion.  He  is  interested 
in  everything  pertaining  to  the  welfare  and  progress  of  the  community  and  hi-  efforts  have 
been  an  important  element  in  the  development  of  the  commercial  growth  of  the  city. 


EDWARD   MCMUNIGAL. 


Edward  McMunigal,  one  of  the  well  known  pioneer  citizens  of  (lay  county,  was  born  in 
Ireland,  January  1,  1824,  a  son  of  Owen  and  Mary  (Toner)  McMunigal,  also  natives  of  Ire- 
land.    The   father  was  a    farmer   by   occupation.     In  the  family  were  eight   children,  all   of 

w  hum  aii'  deceased. 

Edward  McMunigal  was  reared  upon  his  father's  faun  in  Ireland  and  remained  in  his 
native  country  until  he  was  twenty  two  years  of  age,  there  acquiring  his  education,  but  in 
his  early  manhood  he  decided  to  emigrate  to  America,  concerning  which  he  had  heard  such 
favorable  reports.  Upon  landing  in  the  United  States  he  made  his  way  to  Wisconsin,  where  he 
worked  lor  fanners  until  his  removal  to  South  Dakota  in  1868.  lie1  settled  in  (lay  county, 
Beven  miles  east  of  Wakonda,  where  lie  took  up  a  homestead  ami  immediately  began  to 
develop  his  land,  which  was  virgin  prairie  when  it  came  into  his  possession,  hi  1898  he  put 
chased  live  hundred  and  thirty  acres  additional  ami,  tenting  out  the  homestead,  lived  upon 
his  new  farm  for  sixteen  years.  He  then  retired  from  active  life  anil  took  up  his  residence  in 
Wakonda  in  May,  1914,  buying  a  comfortable  home  there,  but  he  was  not  long  permitted  to 
enjoy  In-  new  home,  however,  as  he  passed  away  on  the  15th  of  November.  1914.  He  owned 
five  hundred  and  thirty  acres  in  one  latin,  three  hundred  and  twenty  in  another  place  and 
two  hundred  and  forty  in  a  third  farm,  lb-  rente. I  all  of  his  land,  which  i-  devoted  to  general 
farming,  and  derived  therefrom  a  gratifying  annual  income.  His  hard  work,  his  business 
ton-sight   and   his   faith   in  the   future  of  South    Dakota   have  been  amply  justified. 

Mr.  McMunigal  was  married  July  I:.',  1883,  to  Miss  Mary  A.  (  arhrey,  a  native  of  Wis- 
consin and  a  daughter  of  Patrick  and  Ann  (Coughlin)  (arbrey,  both  natives  of  Ireland.  Her 
father  followed  farming  during  his  active  life,  but  is  now  deceased,  as  is  the  mother  also.  To 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  McMunigal  were  born  live  children  as  follows:  Mary,  who  became  the  wife  of 
Daniel    Dillon,    residing    in    Chicago,   ami    has   two   children;    John,   a    farmer    of    (lay    county: 

Agnes,  who  is  a  graduate  of  fin-  Convent  sel 1  at   Vermillion,  ami  is  now   teaching   in  Clay 

county;  Anna,  the  wife  of  Hugh  Riley,  who  is  engaged  in  Hie  elevator  business  in  Irene,  this 
state,  anil  by  whom  she  ha-  one  child;  and  Kathryn,  who  studied  music  at  the  Yankton  Con- 
servatory oi  Music  and  at  st,  Vincent's  College  (  onservatory  of  Music,  ami  who  is  now  teach- 
ing music  ami   In  ing  at    home. 

Mr.  McMunigal  was  a  democrat  but  never  sought  public  office  a-  his  farming  interests 
required  his  whole  time  and  attention.  In  religious  faith  he  was  a  Catholic  and  guided  his 
lite  In  tin-  teachings  of  tin-  church.  In  In-  passing  i  lay  county  lost  one  of  its  valued  and 
pi oiniiieiii   pi ei  citizens. 


CAPTAIN   EDWARD  T.  ENEBOE 

1  aptain  Edward  T.  Eneboe  is  well  known  in  eastern  South  Dakota  as  manager  of  the 
Sioux  Valley  News  ami  also  as  captain  of  Company  E  of  the  fourth  Regiment  of  the  South 
Dakota   National  Guard     tl Idest  military  company  in  the  stale,     lb-  was  bom  in  Madelia, 

Minnesota,   on    the    30th   of   May,    1882,   his    parents    being    Tobias    and    Mary    Kuehoe.    both    of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  891 

whom  weif  natives  of  Norway,  where  they  were  reared  and  married.  In  the  '70s  they  bade 
adieu  to  friends  and  native  land  and  sailed  for  the  United  States,  making  their  way  into  the 
interior  of  the  country  until  they  reached  Madelia,  where  they  established  their  home.  The 
father,  however,  was  permitted  to  enjoy  his  new  home  for  but  a  comparatively  brief  period, 
his  death  occurring  when  his  son,  Captain  Eneboe,  was  an  infant  of  but  si>  months.  The 
mother  survives  and  now  makes  her  home  with  her  son,  Edward  T. 

Captain  Eneboe  was  reared  by  his  mother  and  at  a  very  early  age  started  out  not  only 
tn  earn  his  own  living  but  to  assist  in  the  support  of  the  family.  When  but  a  boy  he  became 
a  wage  earner.  He  apprenticed  himself  to  the  printer's  trade  even  in  his  school  days,  work- 
ing mornings,  evenings,  Saturdays  ami  during  the  school  holidays.  About  1896  the  mother 
removed  witli  her  family  to  Canton,  South  Dakota,  and  there  Captain  Eneboe  began  to 
work  in  the  olliee  of  the  Leader,  where  he  remained  for  two  years.  At  tin'  end  of  that  time 
he  left  the  Leader  olliee  and  accepted  a  position  on  the  Sioux  Valley  News,  beginning  work 
on  that  paper  on  the  1st  of  June,  1898.  Soon  afterward  the  foreman,  Robert  Hartmau, 
resigned  to  attend  college  and  Captain  Eneboe  was  installed  as  foreman  of  the  plant.  Pub- 
lished articles  of  that  date  quote  him  as  the  youngest  newspaper  foreman  in  Smith  Dakota. 
From  1898  until  1912  he  continued  to  act  in  that  capacity  and  in  the  latter  year  was  made 
business  manager  of  the  paper,  which  position  he  still  holds.  The  News  presents  an  attractive 
appearance,  is  well  assembled  and  is  a  paper  creditable  to  the  town  and  county. 

In  1 '. m ) I  Captain  Eneboe  became  associated  with  the  state  militia,  enlisting  in  Company 
E  of  the  First  Regiment  of  the  South  Dakota  National  Guard.  From  a  private  in  the 
ranks  he  rose  through  the  various  promotions  of  corporal,  sergeant,  first  sergeant,  second  lieu- 
tenant and  first  lieutenant  to  the  captaincy,  receiving  his  commission  on  the  18th  of  October, 
19(19.  lie  has  since  remained  at  the  head  of  the  company.  On  the  reorganization  of  the 
National  Guard  of  the  state  the  regiment  to  which  he  belongs  became  the  Fourth  South 
Dakota  National  Guard,  and  in  this  connection  he  still  commands  his  company,  whose  respect 
and  affection  he  has  in  high  measure. 

Mr.  Eneboe  is  a  member  of  Silver  Star  Lodge,  No.  4,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  and  of  Siroc  Chapter, 
No.  4,  R.  A.  M.  He  also  belongs  to  Centennial  Lodge,  I.  0.  0.  F.,  and  to  the  encampment,  and 
he  is  a  member  of  the  Canton  Commercial  Club.  He  is  numbered  among  the  representative 
young  men  of  his  city  and  state — alert,  enterprising  and  progressive  and  active  in  furthering 
all  those  interests  which  he  deems  of  public  benefit. 


GEORGE  HENRY   BRACE. 


George  Henry  Brace  was  one  of  the  successful  men  of  Sioux  Falls.  Not  all  days  in  his 
career  were  equally  bright,  for  at  times  he  saw  gathering  the  storm  clouds  that  threatened 
disaster,  yet  he  managed  to  tutu  seeming  defeats  into  victories  and  his  life  on  the  whole 
was  crowned  with  a  most  gratifying  measure  of  sun-ess.  attributable  entirely  to  his  careful 
management,  his   keen   discrimination  ami   his  unfaltering   business  enterprise. 

He  was  hoi  n   in  Orleans  county,  New  York,  on  the  26th  of  .Inly,  1838,  and  following  his 

graduation    fr the  public  schools  entered   business   life.     At  the  age  of  twenty-one  years 

he  beca interested  in  the  dry-goods  business  as  a   partner  in  the  firm  of  Sickles  A   Com- 
pany, drj  ^ Is  merchants  of  Albion.  New    York,  where  he  remained  until  removing  to  Sioux 

Falls,   South    Dakota,  on   the   23d  of   May.    1885.      With   the  business  conditions   of   this   place 
he    had    previously    acquainted    himself    and    on    his    arrival    here    was    made    president    of   the 

Dakota   Vit al   Bank,  in  which  capacity  he  served  until  the  21st  of  December,  1895,  when, 

owing    to   two   years   of    pressure,   the    hank    failed,   there   being   an    indebtedness    of    many 
thousand   dollars,      lie  did   not   put   the  thought    of   this  aside  as  something   irrevocable,  but 

i idiatelj    began    plans  t< et    the   obligations,      l!.\    the   most   untiring  efforts  ami    the 

closest     economy     practiced    by     himself    and     wife    they     were    at    length    able    to    discharge 
all   their   financial    obligations,    paying   oil'   seventy-five    thousand    dollars    and    thus   keeping 

unsullied   the   In rable  name   which   he   had   ever  borne   in  business  affairs. 

When   the   indebtedness  was  paid  oil'   Mr.   Brace  continued  to  give  his  attention   to  the 

loan  and  real-estate  Ku~ines~  i  from  that   time  on  had  growing  property  interests,  making 

numerous  investments  as  opportunitj    offered. 


892  HIST(  )RY  (  >F  S<  >UTH   I)  \K<  )TA 

It  \\;i-  at  Knowlesville,  New  York,  in  1865,  thai  Mi.  Brace  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Mi-s  Mary  i  .  Gillette,  a  native  of  that  state.  They  lost  theii  only  child.  His  will  left  his 
wife  the  major  pari  of  his  possessions,  but  also  made  bequests  1"  the  Indian  mission  school, 

an    Episcopal    institution;    the   Children's    II ;    the   synod   of   the   Norwegian    Evangelical 

Lutheran  church;  the  Sioux  Falls  University;  and  the  library  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  also  gave 
liberally  to  the  Masonic  fraternity  to  lielp  worthy  members,  widows  and  orphans  in  Sioux 
Falls.  Although  in  ill  health  foi  some  time  he  continued  to  look  after  his  business  affairs 
up  In  within  three  weeks  of  his  death,  which  occurred  on  the  5th  of  February,   L910. 

Mr.  Brace  was  a  Mason,  having  joined  the  order  in  New  York  state,  and  he  was  ever 
loyal  tn  the  teachings  of  the  craft  concerning  mutual  helpfulness  and  brotherly  kindness. 
Hi ■  hail  no  political  aspirations,  yet  he  was  not  neglectful  of  the  duties  of  citizenship;  in 
iart  was  public  spirited  and  very  active  in  the  interest  of  projects  that  tended  tn  promote 
the  welfare  and  upbuilding  of  South  Dakota.  He  held  membership  in  the  Presbyterian 
church  in  Albion,  New  York,  and  was  a  man  of  the  highest  character,  leaving  behind  him  the 
priceless  heritage  of  an  untarnished  name.  With  him  honor  and  integrity  were  ever  above 
success  ami  in  matters  of  citizenship  the  public  welfare  was  before  personal  aggrandizement. 


WILLIAM   E.  DANIELS,  M.  I). 

Dr.  William  E.  Daniels,  one  of  the  leading  and  most  prominent  citizens  of  Madison, 
where  he  has  been  actively  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  for  the  past 
twenty-seven  years,  is  a  physician  of  statewide  reputation.  His  birth  occurred  in  Butler 
county,  Iowa,  on  the  27th  of  October,  1859,  his  parents  being  Richard  and  Catherine  (Codner) 
Daniels,  who  were  born,  reared  and  married  in  the  state  of  New  York.  The  father  studied 
for  the  ministry  ami  was  ordained  as  a  preacher  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  chinch.  How- 
ever, though  he  preached  the  gospel  during  a  lone,  and  consecrated  life,  he  never  accepted  a 
regular  charge.  He  removed  to  Iowa  while  it  was  still  a  territory,  some  time  in  the  '-ins. 
homesteaded  eighty  acres  of  land  and  purchased  a  tract  of  similar  size,  devoting  his  atten- 
tion to  general  agricultural  pursuits  with  good  success.  Richard  Daniels  was  the  organizer 
ni  the  Butler  County  Farmers  .Mutual  Cooperative  [nsurance  Company  and  served  as  its 
president  for  a  number  of  years.  He  died  in  1907,  at  the  age  of  eighty-three  years,  and  his 
wife  passed   away   two  years   later,  when   she  had  attained  the  age  of  eighty-five. 

In  the  acquirement  of  an  education  William  E.  Daniels  attended  the  public  schools,  pur- 
sued a  high-scl 1  course  at  Cedar  Falls  and  continued  his  studies  in  Cornell  College  of  Iowa, 

the  largest  denominational  school  west  of  Chicago.  In  1882  he  took  up  the  study  of  medi- 
cine   ha    the  preceptor-hill  ..I    Dr.  A.  0.  Strout,  of   Parkersburg,   Iowa,  and   in  the   Fall  of 

1883  entered   the  medical  depart id   of   Drake   University  at    lies   Moines,  graduating  from 

this  instil  ui  inn  with  the  class  of  1885.  Subsequently  he  located  in  Baxter,  Iowa,  and  in  the 
following  September  entered  the  Bennett  College  of  Eclectic  Medicine  and  Surgery  of  Chi- 
cago,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  March.  1886.  Taking  up  his  abode  at  Heron  Lake, 
Minnesota,  he  i  here  followed  his  profession  for  about  eighteen  months  and  in  the  fall  of  1881 
came   in   Madison,   Smith    Dakota,   where   he   has  been   actively   and   successfully   engaged    in 

practice   througl I    the  intervening   twenty-eight    years,  having   won   an   enviable  reputation 

imili  :i>  a  medical  practitioner  ami  as  a  Burgeon,  lie  is  a  member  of  the  stale  Homeopathic 
Society  of  South  Dakota  and  in  1903  organized  the  State  Eclectic  Society  of  South  Dakota, 
ni  whnh  he  served  as  president  for  three  years  ami  as  secretary  for  a  similar  period.  Dr. 
Daniel  also  belongs  tn  the  South  Dakota  Medical  Society  and  serves  a-  first  vice  president 
of  the  National    Eeletic    Medical  Society.     In    1912  he  was  appointed  a   member  of  the  state 

1 d  ni    dical  examiners  by   Governor  Vessey  ami  the  following  year  was  reappointed  to 

thai  office  and  lo  the  state  hoard  of  health  by  Governor  Byrne,  serving  as  its  president,  lie 
i  il  o  a  factor  in  financial  circles  a-  vice  president  of  (he  First  National  Bank  of  Madison 
ami  has  long  been  numbered  among  lie-  leading  and  influential  residents  <>\'  the  city. 

iin  the  27th  ni  October,  1887,  Dr.  Daniels  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ida  A.  Grimm, 
of  Mount  Vernon,  Iowa,  by  whom  he  had  four  children,  two  of  whom  survive,  munch-: 
Mabel  V.  who  i  ■>  graduate  of  (he  Madison  high  school  ami  is  now  a  member  of  the  fresh- 
man cla->  al  Cornell   University;  ami  Esli  Hayes,  a  public-school  student.     Mrs.  Daniels  is  a 


DR.  WILLIAM    !•:.   ISAXIKLS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  895 

graduate  of  the  Conservatory  of  Music  of  Cornell  University   1  for  a  number  of  years  past 

has  taught  music,  having  great  love  for  the  art.     Both  Dr.  and  -Mrs.  Daniels  are  popular  in 
the  social  circles  of  their  community  and  are  highly  regarded. 

Dr.  Daniels  is  identified  fraternally  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  belong- 
ing tu  Madison  Lodge,  No.  :.'U.  He  was  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  Madison  lodge  oi  the 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  for  a  number  of  years  served  as  it?  consul  and  was  sent  as  a 
delegate  to  the  head  camp  in  the  convention  oi  1902.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his 
membership  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  in  which  he  has  held  office  ever  since  coming 
to  Madison.  For  about  fifteen  years  he  served  as  superintendent  of  the  Sunday  school  and 
is  now  a  trustee  and  steward.  He  has  been  very  active  in  all  church  work  and  is  at  the  head 
of  a  very  large  Sunday  school  class.  His  influence  during  Ins  entire  residence  in  the  com- 
munity has  been  a  potent  factor  in  the  moral  growth  of  Lake  county.  The  Doctor  has  been 
an  extensive  traveler,  having  visited  many  parts  of  Europe  and  the  Orient,  including  England, 
Ireland,  France,  Italy,  Turkey  (the  Dardanelles  and  Constantinople),  Greece,  Spain  and 
Portugal.  He  has  seen  the  Holy  Land,  Damascus,  Gallilee,  Jerusalem,  Bethlehem  and  Ephesus. 
He  has  traveled  in  Asia  Minor  and  in  Egypt,  going  up  the  famous  Nile.  He  is  a  student  with 
keen  powers  of  observation  and  ha?  utilized  his  travels  and  the  broad  culture  gained  there- 
from  for   the   pleasure   and   instruction   of   others   in   mi rous   lectures   delivered   on   various 

occasions  in  his  home  city  and  elsewhere. 


REV.  FRANK  FOX,  1).  I). 


Rev.  Frank  Fox  is  pastor  of  the  First  Congregational  church  at  Sioux  Falls,  the  largest 
church  of  the  city.  He  is  a  well  known  and  prominent  representative  of  the  Congregational 
clergy  and  in  his  chosen  life  work  his  efforts  have  been  of  no  restricted  order  or  influence. 
He  is  also  widely  known  as  an  educator,  lecturer  and  traveler  and  from  each  experience  of 
life  lie  draw?  the  lessons  which  it  contains  or  gathers  therefrom  knowledge,  anecdote,  or 
illustration  for  his  sermons  and  his  lectures.  He  is  a  broad-minded  man  in  the  truest  and 
best  sense  of  the  term,  realizing  fully  the  duties  and  obligations  that  rest  upon  the  individual 
and  appreciating  as  well  the  countless  opportunities  for  improvement,  progress  and  the 
development  of  Christian  character. 

A  native  of  Ohio,  Mr.  Fox  was  born  in  Oxford,  January  28,  1859,  his  parents  being 
Michael  and  Elizabeth  i  Hampton)  Fox,  the  former  a  native  of  County  Fermanagh,  Ireland, 
and  the  latter  of  Virginia.  Broad  educational  advantages  were  accorded  him  and  constituted 
his  preparation  for  the  holy  calling  to  which  he  has  concentrated  his  life.  He  won  the 
Master  of  Arts  degree  at  Valparaiso  University  of  Valparaiso,  Indiana,  while  the  Chicago 
Theological  Seminary  conferred  upon  him  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Divinity  when  he  had 
completed  his  regular  course  of  study  there  in  preparation  for  the  ministry.  The  University 
of   Kansas  City.   Kansas,  bestowed  upon   him   the  honorarj    degree  of   Doctor  of   Divinity.      In 

early   nianh 1   Rev.    Fox   studied   law   for   some  time   but   following   his  graduation    from    the 

Chicago  Theological  Seminary  in  1895,  he  at  once  entered  actively  upon  the  work  of  the 
ministry,  accepting  the  pastorate  of  the  Congregational  church  at  Three  Oaks.  -Michigan, 
where  he  remained  for  four  and  one-half  yens  lb'  then  went  to  Kansas  City.  Kansas, 
where  he  continued  for  about  six  and  one-half  years.     On  the  1st  of  February,  1905,  Dr.  Fox 

accepted  a    call    from   the   First   Congregational   chinch   at    Sioux   Falls,   where   he   has   si 

remained.  The  (  ongregational  church  was  organized  almost,  a  quarter  of  a  century  before 
but  during  the  twenty-live  years  which  had  elapsed  its  growth  had  not  kept  pace  with  the 

growth  of  the  city  and  th iginal  church  building  was  an  unattractive  edifice.     With  the 

arrival   of   Dr.   Fox,  however,   tl lunch    took   lew    life   and   activity,     lie   infused    into 

it   much  of  his  own  zeal  and   energy,  manifesting   I the   first  a   consecrated   devotion   to 

hi?  work  that  was  felt  by  all.  He  sought  out  those  who  ha, I  become  indifferent  to  their 
church  duties,  made  the  acquaintance  of  the  students  of  the  town,  and  his  gifts  of  orator} 
and  sound   reasoning   were   factors  in   producing   increased   attendance  at   the  church   services. 

It  wa-  noi    hm-   before  he   formulated   the   pi; f  erecting  a   new  house  of   worship  and   a 

meeting  was  called  to  consider  the  question  on  the  17th  of  January,  1906.  In  April.  L907, 
il,,.   ncctimi    of    Dm    pie, cut    edifice   was   begun,   the   corners! being   hud    on    the   5th    of 


396  HIST(  IRY  <  )F  S<  >UTH   DAK(  )TA 

October  of  the  -am,-  year.  <  >.,  the  28th  of  March,  1909,  the  church  was  formally  opened  to 
,l,r  I'"1'1"'  ;""i  ""■  day  was  devoted  to  the  raising  of  funds  to  make  the  final  payment     On 

the  4th  oi  April  following  Dr.  Fox  delivered  ll licatory  ser ,  and  turned  over  the  keys 

'"  "'"  '"■"  ehurch  '"  ""'  trustees.  Todaj  the  First  Congregational  church  owns  the  finest 
ecclesiastical  edifice  in  the  citj  a  structure  of  which  thej  have  every  reason  to  be  proud 
It  is  built  in  an  attractive  style  ...  architecture  and  is  splendidly  equipped  for  the  purposes 
"-''''■  '"  ""'  ^""^  "'  '■""  Dr.  Fox  was  presented  by  his  church  with  a  purse  of  six  hundred 
pilars  and  was  given  a  leave  oi  absence  that   he  might  travel  in  Syria,  Palestine,  Egypt  and 

l'""'1"'       ""    waa   ;ll'~'"'    ' " ths   and   during   that    period   the   present    parsonage   was 

built.  I  nder  his  past,, rate  three  hundred  and  sixty  members  have  been  added  to  the  church 
:""'  ""'  ""lk  haa  '"•'',l  thoroughly  organized  in  all  of  its  departments,  being  productive  of 
splendid  results  as  a  factor  in  the  mora)  development  of  Sioux  Kails  and  the  surrounding 
country. 

On  the  16th  oi  August,  L888,  at  Vandalia,  Michigan,  Dr.  Fox  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Mis-  Florence  A.  Thomas,  a  daughter  of  Silas  and  Elvira  Thomas,  and  their  children  are 
Florence  A.,  Harold   \\ ..  Clement  S.,  Mary  II.  and  Rachel  Inez. 

During    the    summer   of    L913    Dr.   and    Mrs.    Fox   traveled    in    Africa,    Palestine.   Syria. 

''"' ■  Turkey   and   must   of   the  countries  of    Europe  and   were   delegates   to   the   World's 

Seventh  Sunday  School  Convention  in  Zurich,  Switzerland.  Rev.  Fox  is  a  republican  in 
p.. lilies  and  he  is  a  member  of  the  Commercial  Club.  He  believes  that  no  citizen  is  exempt, 
from  the  duties  of  citizenship  but  owes  an  allegiance  to  his  In. me  town  which  should  be 
manifest  in  active  efforts  for  its  upbuilding  and  substantial  development.  He  is  a  prom- 
inent figure  in  Masonry,  is  a  past  master  of  Unity  Lodge,  No.  L30,  F.  &  A.  M.,  has  taken 
the  degrees  of  the  York  and  Scottish  Rites  and  of  the   Mystic  shrine,  and  in  October,  1913, 

was  raised  to  the  Court  of   Honor  degree  by  the  Scottish   Rite  Consistory  at   their  eting 

in  Washington,  I).  O,  thus  receiving  the  last  degree  preceding  the  supreme  degree,  the  thirty- 

tbird.     lie  is  well  known  ii] the  lecture  platform  and  his  lectures  partake  of  the  nature 

of  instruction  as  well  as  entertainment.  Expressions  of  the  highest  appreciation  thereol 
have  been  received  from  various  sections  of  the  country.  He  is  spoken  of  as  a  "cultured 
gentleman,  a  scholar,  a  clear  thinker,  an  eloquent,  convincing  speaker  and  a  man  of  deep 
■"in  ict  urns  and  of   high   purpose." 


REV.  A.   I).  CHASE. 


Rev.  A.  D.  Chase  is  now  living  retired  in  Watertown  at  the  advanced  age  of  almost 
eighty-four    years    bul    for    an    extended    period    was    connected    with    the    upbuilding    and 

advancement    of    Methodist    churches    in    the    thwest.     He   was   born    in   Sullivan   county, 

New    Hampshire,  duly  25,  1831,  a  son  of  Jacob  and  Sarah  Chase.     On  leaving  New   England 

the  Family  established  their  I e  in  Vernon  county,  Wisconsin,  and  there  the  father  passed 

away  in  I  he  j  ear   I  867. 

A.  D.  Chase  was  our  of  six  children  and  in  the  public-  schools  he  acquired  his  early 
education,  attending  to  the  age  of  sixteen  years.     In   1847   he  went   to  Nashua,  New   Hamp- 

• ■■  where  I ompletcd  a  course  in  the   Nashua    Academy.     He  then  turned   his  attention 

to  teaching  and  in   1859  went   to  Wisconsin,  where  he  engaged   in  church   work.     In    1878  he 

ea to  South    Dakota   and   organized   the   first    Methodist    Episcopal   church    in    Watertown. 

Hi       as  well  known  a ig  the  pi -it  preachers  of  this  state  and  his  influence  was  of  no 

"    tricted  order.     Fie  established  several  churches  and  his  labors  were  attended  with  splendid 

results.     .\ll  through  Ins  life  his  work   has  I n  an   element    for  the  uplift   of  the  individual 

and   oi    the  i munity.     On    the   :.'ilii   of    November,    1889,   lie   was  appointed   by   Governor 

Mellette  to  the  position  of  railroad  commissioner  and  made  an  excellent  record  in  that  office, 

■  occa   ion   lie  was  appointed   probate  judge  but   refused   to  serve,  preferring   to  devote 

his  time  and  attention  to  other  duties.  He  was  elected  treasure)  of  the  Farmers  Alliance 
and  he  served  for  three  terms  as  organizer  and  lecturer  of  the  alliance.  While  thus  engaged 
h gani/.cd  the  work  ng  the  farmers  that  resulted  in  the  adoption  of  the  state  consti- 
tution. He  later  became  very  active  in  republican  and  progressive  republican  circles.  Mis 
influence  has  ever  been  on  the  side  of  progress,  reform  and  improvement. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  897 

(in  the  7th  of  April,  1853,  Rev.  Chase  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  M.  Tirzah  J. 
Turner,  a  daughter  of  Archibald  Turner,  of  New  Hampshire.  Sin.'  died  January  24,  1895, 
leaving  a  daughter,  now  Mrs.  Thomas  McBath  of  Watertown.  Rev.  Chase  is  widely  known 
not  only  in  Watertown  but  throughout  the  eastern  part  of  the  state  and  his  many  sterling 
traits  of  character  have  endeared  him  to  those  with  whom  he  has  come  in  contact.  He  is 
a  man  of  influence  and  has  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  upon  public  thought  and 
action  to  the  betterment  of  both.  His  ideas  have  been  sound,  his  efforts  practical  and  as 
the  years  have  gone  on  the  worth  of  his  work  has  been  recognized.  Today  he  receives  the 
veneration  and  respect  which  should  ever  be  accorded  one  of  his  years  whose  life  has  been 
worthily  passed.  There  is  an  old  age  which  grows  stronger  and  better  mentally  and  morally 
a-  the  years  go  by  and  gives  out  of  the  rich  stores  of  its  wisdom  and  experience  lor  the 
benefit  of  others.     Such  is  the  record  of  Rev.  A.  D.  Chase. 


ER1CK  SWEDES'. 


Erick  Swedin,  a  farmer  and  stockman  residing  on  section  12,  Pleasant  Valley  township, 
<  lay  county,  was  born  in  Sweden  and  accompanied  his  parents  to  America  in  1870.  Two 
years  later  the  family  settled  in  Clay  county  and  the  father  took  up  a  homestead  of  one 
hundred  and  sixty  acres  in  Greenwood  township,  which  he  operated  until  his  death  in  1896. 
Two  years  later  the  mother  passed  to  her  reward.  They  were  the  parents  of  two  sons,  the 
younger  brother  of  our  subject  being  Olaf,  who  resides  ,on  section  32,  Greenwood  township. 

I  rick  Swedin  was  educated  in  Clay  county  and  during  his  boyhood  and  youth  became 
familiar  with  the  work  of  the  farm.  After  reaching  manhood  he  was  stationary  engineer 
until  L899,  when  he  began  farming  on  land  which  he  purchased  in  1893.  His  place  comprises 
two  hundred  and  forty  acres  and  he  has  resided  thereon  for  fifteen  years,  giving  his  undivided 
attention  to  the  cultivation  of  the  fields  and  the  care  of  the  stock. 

Mr.   Swedin    was   married   in    1899   to  Miss  Anne  Anderson,  who  was  bom    in   Sweden  but 

,. to  America   in   1883.      Her   parents   never   emigrated    to   thi-   countn    and   the   father   is 

still  living  in  Sweden,  but  the  mother  is  deceased.  Mrs.  Swedin  was  educated  in  her  native 
land  am!  in  Clay  county.  By  her  marriage  she  has  become  the  mother  of  three  children: 
Clarence,  whose  birth  occurred  in  1902;  Elmer,  born  in  1904;  and  Bernice,  born  in  1910. 

In  politics  Mr.  Swedin  is  a  democrat  but  has  never  been  an  office  seeker.  He  is  a 
Baptist  in  religious  faith  and  finds  in  the  teachings  of  that  organization  the  guiding  prin- 
ciples of  his  life.  Through  hard  work,  the  exercise  of  good  judgment  and  the  application 
ot  modern  methods  to  fanning,  he  has  gained  more  than  a  competence  and  is  one  of  the 
well-to-do  farmers  of  Clay  county. 


ALBERT  NORBY. 


Albert  Norby,  well  known  as  a  representative  of  real-estate  interests  in  Fort   Pierre  has 

I n  at  different  times  connected  with  newspaper  interests  and  is  now  a   factor  in  financial 

circles  as  one  of  the  stockholders  of  the  Fort  Pierre  National   Bank.     He  was  bom  at  Sioux 
Rapids,   Iowa,  August    13,  1881,  a   son  of  (lie  Olson  and  Augusta  Norby,  both  of  whom  were 

natives  of  Norway.     Leaving  the  land  of  tin-  midnight  sun,  they  ci to  the  new  world  and 

at  the  time  of  the  Civil  war  0.  <  i.  Norby  joined  a   Wisconsin  regi nt  and  did  active  service 

i„  behall  of  tin'  Union  as  .„ '  the  Seventeenth  Wisconsin   Infantry,  serving  under  General 

Sherman  in  the   Atlanta   campaign,  participating   in  the  celebrated   march  to  the  sea  and  was 

o  ,n  the  ball  le  oi  Gettysburg  ami  other  i able  engagements.     He  was  later  a  residenl 

,,,  [owa  f0r  a  immber  of  years  but  in  the  spring  of  1882  removed  to  Redfield,  South  Dakota 
He  married   Augusta    Brandvold,  a   daughter  oi    Arnold   I'.   Brandvold,  who  was  a   captain   in 

the  Norwegian  army.     Coming  to  the   United   States,   he   was  o (f   the  early    pioneers   oi 

western  Iowa. 

At  tin'  usual  age  Albeit  Norby  became  a   pupil  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  town 
and  passed  through  consecutive  grades  until  graduated  from  the  high  school  at   Sioux  Rapids, 


898  HIS  ["<  iRY  i  >F  S<  >  L   1  1 1  DAK<  i  I  \ 

Iowa,  i  i  Jib  oi  June,  L898.  Hi  afterward  spent  a  year  in  Luthei  College  .ii  Decorab 
Iowa.  From  an  early  age  he  has  been  dependent  upon  his  own  resources,  for  when  a  lad  ol 
thirteen  yeai  he  began  work  in  a  country  printing  office  at  Sioux  Rapids.  He  devoted  a 
number  of  years  to  journalism  and  was  editor  and  publisher  of  the  Bee  at  Harris,  [bwa,  in 
902  He  established  a  number  of  papers  in  Stanley  county,  South  Dakota,  and  edited  the 
Stock  Growers'  News  al  Fort  Pierre  in  1912.  At  the  present  writing  he  is  engaged  in  the 
real  estate  business  and   is  well   informed  concerning  property   values.     He  is  also  a   stock 

holder  in  the   Fort    Pierre  National  Bank  and  he  owns  considerable  land  in  Stanlej    ci ty 

having  made  judicious  investments  in  real  estate,  from  which  he  now   derives  a  substantial 

annual   inc e. 

On  the   lltli  of  July,   1908,  at  Guttenberg,  Iowa,  Mr.  Norby  was  united   in  marriage  to 
Vlartha    M.  Stoecker,  a   daughter  of   Mr.  and   Mrs.  John   George   Stoecker,   natives   oi 

Ge n.\  and  oi  Switzerland  respectively,  and  early  settlers  of  Clayton  county.    Mr.  and  M  i  ~. 

Norbj    have  a  daughter,  Dorothy  Katherine. 

In  religious  faith  Mr.  Norby  is  a  Lutheran  and  is  interested  in  the  welfare  and  upbuild- 
ing of  the  church.  He  lias  been  identified  with  the  republican  party  and  keeps  well  informed 
on  all  questions  and  issues  of  the  day.  In  the  fourteenth  general  assembly  of  the  South 
I  ill  ota  legislature  lie  represented  Stanley  county  in  the  lower  house  and  served  as  a  member 
of  the  important  appropriations  committee.  Since  1902  he  has  been  a  member  of  the 
Independent  Order  of  odd  Fellows  and  was  secretary  of  Harris  lodge  at  Harris,  low  a,  in 
1903,  while  at  the  present  writing  he  is  vice  grand  of  the  Odd  Fellows  at  Fort  Pierre.  For 
three  years  he  was  a  member  of  the  Twelfth  United  States  Infantry  and  spent  two  years 
ol  that  tune  in  active  duty  in  the  Philippines.  His  has  been  an  active  and  useful  life.  He 
is  yet  a  young  man  but  has  already  attained  a  creditable  position  in  business  circles  and 
one  in  which  his  sound   judgment  has  brought  success. 


ISAAC  M.  Ill  Wll'llREY. 


Isaac  M.  Humphrey,  a  capitalist  of  Rapid  City  and  the  president  of  the  Rapid  City  Imple- 
ment   I  pany.   has   been   closeh    associated    with    the   development    of   western    South    Dakota 

along  agricultural,  commercial  and  financial  lines.  He  seems  to  readily  recognize  the  pos- 
sibilities  of   any   business   situation,  takes  cognizance  ol    condition-,  and   so   molds   them    as  to 

produce  the  st  desirable  results.     Never  fearing  to  venture  where  favoring  opportunity  has 

led  the  way,  his  ability  and  even  paced  energy  have  carried  him  into  important  business 
relations,  lie  was  bom  in  Buffalo,  New  York,  October  25,  L851,  a  sou  of  Arthur  K.  and 
lluhla  (Olcott)  Humphrey,  the  former  of  English  and  Hie  latter  of  Scotch  descent.  Arthur 
K.  Humphrey  was  bom  near  Buffalo,  New  York,  his  parents  having  taken  up  their  abode 
there  with  the  colony  of  settlers  who  came  from  New  England.  The  paternal  grandfather, 
Arthur  Humphrey,  Si.,  was  of  English  birth  and  when  a  young  man  came  to  the  United 
Slates,  remaining  for  a  brief  period  in  New  England  and  thence  removing  to  New  York. 
I:,, tli  the  father  and  mother  of  Isaac  M.  Humphrey  have  long  since  passed  away.  In  their 
family    were  eight    children,  of  whom   be   is   the   third    ill   order  of   birth. 

In  the  scl Is  of  Buffalo  he  pursued  his  education  to  t  he  age  oi  ten  years  and  then  accorn 

panled   his  parents  on  their  removal  to   Maquoketa,  Jackson  county,  Iowa,  where  he  settled 

on    a    farm,   alter    which    his    educational    opportunities    "ere    limited    to    ih nths'   altcnd- 

-.■  al    the  district   school  during  the  winter  seasons,     lie  remained  upon  his  father's   farm 

in,  1,1  the  Bpring  ot  is;:.'  and  then  went  to  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  Later  he  made  his  way  to  Bat- 
tle i  reek,  Nebraska,  where  he  seemed  a  I lestead  claim,  and  in   is;;  he  came  to  the  Ida  id; 

i  country,    locating    in    Rapid    City,   where   hi;   engaged    ill    mining    for    some   ti ,    meeting 

witl lerate  sui ss.     lie  next   went  to  Deadw I.  where  be  did  expressing.     In   February, 

1878,    he    returned    to    Rapid    City    and    engaged    in    logging   and    in    the    sawmill    business.      In 

ra  in    i Freighting  with  a  bull  outfit  and  thus  continued  the  business  until   lss:.>,  when 

I,,,  took  a  contract  to  transport  mining  machinery  from  Blackfoot,  Idaho,  to  (he  land  ol  tie 
,s-;ili river,  his  destination  being  at  a  camp  called  Bonanza,  lie  continued  in  the  freight- 
ing business  until  1883,  when  he  sold  his  cuillit,  purchased  horses  and  returned  to  Rapid 
City,      lb-   then    began    raising   horses  on   a    ranch  covering  the  location   of  the   present    town  of 


is  \ ,\i     M.  HUMPHREY 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  U01 

Onderwood.  He  made  this  his  chief  interest  in  addition  to  a  live-stock  commission  business 
in  St.  Joseph,  Omaha  ami  Chicago.  He  furnished  man}  government  contracts  fpi  the  vari- 
i)ii>  Indian  agencies  both  foi  beei  and  stock  cattle.  Ik-  drove  many  horses  and  sheep  from 
Oregon,  Montana  and  Washington  and  also  shipped  from  many  points  in  Arizona,  fexas  and 
Old  Mexico.  He  is  still  actively  interested  in  ranching,  being  the  owner  oi  large  docks  ol 
sheep  ami  herd-  oi  eattle  and  extensive  tracts  of  land.  His  business  affairs  have  reached 
mammoth  proportions  and  the  growth  of  his  interests  has  been  along  legitimate  and  com- 
mendable lines. 

In  l'.idi  Mr.  Humphrey  became  interested  in  the  organization  oi  the  Rapid  City  Imple- 
ment Company,  of  which  he  has  been  the  president  since  it  was  founded.  His  activities 
have  extended  to  connection  with  many  financial  interests  and  he  is  now  a  director  of  the 
First  National  Bank  of  Rapid  City,  vice  president  of  the  Hank  of  Hot  Springs,  a  director  of 
tlie  Bank  of  Luster,  a  director  of  the  Bank  of  Keystone,  and  a  director  of  the  First  State  Hank 
ol  Newell,  lie  is  likewise  treasurer  of  the  Rapid  City  Packing  Company  and  is  one  of  the 
owners  of  the  Evans  Hotel  at  Hot  Springs.  He  has  thus  extended  his  business  connections 
along  many  lines  and  in  all  has  displayed  his  sound  judgment  and  keen  sagacity.  While 
engaged  in  conducting  and  managing  his  ranch  he  was  much  interested  in  the  breeding  of 
1.1-1  driving  horses  and  saddle  horses. 

On  the  14th  of  December,  1904,  Mr.  Humphrey  was  united  in  marriage  to  .Miss  Isabel 
Scott,  a  daughter  oi  William  and  Marion  Scott,  of  Omaha,  Nebraska.  .Mrs.  Humphrey  is 
active  in  the  church,  social  and  club  circles  of  Rapid  City  and  does  effective  work  along  those 
various  lines. 

In  politics  Mr.  Humphrey  is  a  democrat  with  independent  tendencies.  In  IsM  he  was 
ch.ted  county  commissioner  of  Pennington  county  but  resigned  before  the  close  of  Ins 
term.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  Omaha  Lodge,  No.  39,  13.  P.  0.  E.,  ami  with  the 
1  nited  Commercial  Travelers.  He  belongs  t..  the  Episcopal  church  and  is  a  member  of  the 
vestry,  lie  finds  recreation  in  hunting,  fishing  and  motoring  and  in  his  later  years  his  suc- 
cess has  left  him  more  leisure  to  indulge  his  tastes  along  those  lines.  With  the  west,  its 
upbuilding  and  development  he  is  largely  familiar  and  is  acquainted  with  the  various  phases 
of  pioneer  life  and  later  progress  which  have  led  to  the  improvement  of  this  section  of  the 
country. 


WILLIS  HI  RAM  BOOTH. 


It  has  been  frequently  said  that  "there  is  no  more  popular  man  in  Sioux  Falls  than 
Willis  Hiram  booth."  This  popularitj  dors  not  depend  upon  any  prominent  public  position 
to  which  he  has  attained,  for  he  has  never  sought  to  figure  in  any  public  connections  outside 
oi  business.  That  his  friends  are  legion  is  due  to  the  fact  that  he  has  been  an  honorable 
and  enterprising  liu-iness  man.  a  progressive  and  public-spirited  citizen  and  one  whose  genial- 
ity I-  uaii\e  and  whose  cordiality  is  unfeigned.  He  was  bom  in  Reaver  Dam,  Wisconsin, 
April  2.'!.  1858,  and  is  a  sen  of  Hiram  and  Sarah  G.-  (Ordway)  Booth,  the  former  a  native  of 
New   'i  ork,  while  the  latter  came  from  Boston,  Massachusetts. 

In  the  public  schools  of  his  native  city  Willis  II.  Booth  pursued  his  education  and  at  length 
J > 1 1 1  aside  his  textbooks  in  order  to  learn  the  jeweler's  trade.  Mr  began  in  that  way  at  an 
early  age  in  Beaver  Ham  and  throughout  his  entire  life  has  been  connected  with  that  depart- 
ment  of  commercial   activity.     Thinking  that   the  growing   (Invest   offered   li I   business 

opportunities,  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls  On  tin-  12th  of  August.  1880,  and  here  worked  at  his 
trade  until    lssl.      In  that    year  he  established   a   jewelry   stole   oi    his  own    and    has   since   nm 

ducted  the  business.  He  has  enlarged  Ids  stock  to  meet  the  growing  demands  of  the  trade, 
occasioned  by  the  increased  population  of  the  city,  and  Ins  line  of  jewelry  is  carefully  selected 
and  his  stork   tastefully  and  attractively  arranged.     His  business  methods  are  such  as  will 

hear  the  closes!    investigation   and   scrutiny forming  at    all   times  to  the  highest    standard 

oi   c rcial  ethics.     Me  is  obliging,  courteous  and   tactful  and  in   the  management   of  his 

business  displays  a  spirit  oi  unfaltering  energj   and  of  unfailing  enterprise. 

At    Uiishinore.   Minnesota,  in    1886,   Mr.   Booth   wis  united   in   marriage  to  Mi-s  Grace  It. 

Wemple  and  to  them  have  I n  born  two  daughters:      Marguerite  R.,  the  wife  of  .1.  Knapp 

Brown;  and  Dorothy  Grace,  who  married  Harry  X.  Aikens. 


'iii-j  IMSTi  >RY  <  IF  S(  > L  I  1 1   DAKOTA 

The  parents  are  members  oi  the  Episcopal  church  and  Mr.  Booth  belongs  also  to  the 
Knights  oi  Pythias  and  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Klks.  in  Masonry,  too,  lie  has 
attained  high  rank,  having  taken  the  degrees  of  the  York  and  Scottish  Rites,  while  with  the 
Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine  be  has  crossed  the  sands  ol  the  desert.  His  political  allegiance 
has  evei  been  given  t"  the  republican  party  since  age  conferred  upon  him  the  right  oi  franchise, 
I > < 1 1  he  has  nevei  desired  oor  sought  office,  preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his 
business  affairs.  He  lias  ever  recognized  the  fact  that  intense  industrj  must  be  countei 
balanced  by  pursuits  "i  recreation  and  Ins  friendly  nature  has  prompted  his  cooperation  in 
social  events  which  have  made  him  widely  known  in  his  adopted  city.  Everyone  speaks  ol 
linn  in  terms  oi  high  regard  and  all  are  proud  to  claim  his  friendship. 


■/AAA.  GUTHRIE. 


/ell  Guthrie,  a  practicing  attorney  of  Pierre,  enjoys  a  well  merited  reputation  as  one  ol 
the  able  and  successful   representatives  of  the  legal   profession   in   South   Dakota.     His   birth 

i oil  at    l.ineoln,  Illinois,  on  the  24th  of  June,   1879,  his   parents  being   Alfred  S.  and  Julia 

A.  Guthrie,  the  former  of  Scotch  descent  and  the  latter  of  Pennsylvania-Dutch  stock.  The 
Guthrie  family  was  lirst  represented  in  tins  country  among  the  early  settlers  of  Connecticut, 
later  removed  to  New  York  and  thence  to  Ohio. 

/ell   Guthrie  pursued   his  education   in   the   Pierre  high   scl I,  the   University  of  South 

Dakota,  Valparaiso  University  and  the  University  of  Minnesota,  preparing  for  the  practice 
of  law,  which  profession  he  had  chosen  as  a  life  work.  His  success  in  a  professional  way 
affords  the  host  evidence  of  his  capabilities  in  this  line.  He  is  a  strong  advocate  with  the 
jury  and  concise  in  his  appeals  before  the  court.  Much  of  the  success  which  has  attended  him 
in  his  professional  career  is  undoubtedly  due  t,.  the  fact  that   in  no  instance  will  he  permit 

himseli   to  g to  court   with  a   ease  unless  lie  has  absoluti    confidence  in   the  justice  of  his 

client's  cause.  Basing  his  efforts  on  this  principle,  from  which  there  are  far  too  many  lapses 
in  professional  ranks,  it  naturally  follows  that  he  seldom  Inses  a  case  in  whose  support  lie 
is  enlisted.    Mr.  Guthrie  is  extensively  interested  in   Pierre  city  property.    During   the  period 

oi    the   Spanish-American    war    he   Berved   as   lieutenant    in    the    i; is    First    South    Dakota 

Infantry  of  United  state..  Volunteers.  Mr.  Guthrie  ha,  served  as  secretary  ol  the  i  Hd  Set- 
tlers Association  oi   Pierre  since   L910.    Politically  he  is  a  republican. 


IIAIMJISUN    (.    XKWKI, 1.. 


Harrison  ( '.  Newell,  president  oi  the  Power  Citj  Cold  Storage  &  Produce  Company, 
belongs  to  the  class  of  men  who  recognize  and  seize  opportunities  that  others  pass  heedlessly 
by  and  accordingly  his  efforts  in  the  business  world  have  led  to  Buccess  and  have  constituted  a 
force  in  the  material  upbuilding  of  the  city  of  Sioux    halls,  in   which  he  makes  his  home. 

Mr.  Newell  was  1" on  iii   Baral Wisconsin,  January   13,  1863,  a  son  of  Sullivan  Samuel 

and   Helen   (Case)    Newell,  hoth  of  whom  are  deceased.     The  father  engaged  in  business  as  a 

carpenter  and  builder.    The  son,  Harrison  <  .  Newell,  attending  the  public  scl Is  of  his  native 

city,  passed  through  consecutive  grades  until  graduated   from  the  high  school  with  the  class 

of  1883.    The  same  year  he  ci to  Dakota,  settling  a1    Pierre,  where  he  entered  the  employ 

of  Ward  <S  Prick,  wholesale  grocers,  Alter  three  years  the  firm  removed  its  Inisiness  to 
si, nix  Falls  and  Mr.  Newell  continued  with  the  house  in  the  latter  place.  In  fact  he  remained 
with    the    linn    until   they   sold   on!    to  Jeweti    iV    Jewett,  with    whom    he  emit  nine,]    until    L890, 

when  he  resigned  his  position   to  en i  in  the   wholesale  fruit   ami  produce  husiness  on  his 

own  account,  establishing  whal  later  became  the  Sioux  Falls  house  of  Haley  <K  Lang.  From 
i  - '  1 1  iniiii  1902  Mr.  Newell  engaged  in  the  retail  grocerj  business  and  later  he  began  shipping 
and  limine  produce  on  an  e\ien-i\e  scale,  continuing  his  operations  along  that  line  until  his 
business  was  merged  with  other  interests  in  a  new-  corporation  known  as  the  Power  City  ("old 

Ston a    Produce  I  pany,  of  which  he  has  continuously  been  the  president.    This  is  today 

one  of  the  important  commercial  enterprises  oi  sion\  [falls,  controlling  a  large  trade  in  then 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  903 

line.  Mr.  Newell  has  been  a  prominent  figure  in  the  city's  development  since  his  arrival  here 
twenty-eight  years  ago,  having  been  identified  with  the  organization  of  several  of  its  must 
important  enterprises.  He  is  now  largely  interested  in  city  real  estate  and  with  faith  in  the 
future  of  Sioux  Falls  has  made  extensive  investments  in  property,  his  sound  judgment  in  this 
regard  being  evidenced  in  the  rapid  advance  in  realty  values.  During  the  early  years  of  Ins 
residence  in  Sioux  Falls  he  represented  his  house  upon  the  road  and  was  probably  the  lust, 
commercial  traveler  out  of  the  city  for  a  Sioux  Falls  wholesale  house. 

In  18S5  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Harrison  C.  Newell  and  Miss  Alice  Train,  of 
Baraboo,  Wisconsin,  by  whom  he  has  three  children:  Emma,  Helen  and  .May.  In  politics 
Mr.  Newell  is  an  independent  republican  and  for  one  term  served  as  a  member  of  the  city 
council  but  has  never  been  a  politician  in  the  sense  ol  office  seeking.  He  belongs  to  the  Uni- 
tarian church,  to  the  Elks  lodge  and  to  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  He  is  also  a 
member  of  the  Minnehaha  County  Country  Club  and  of  the  Commercial  Club  and  is  in  heartj 
sympathy  with  the  purpose  of  the  latter  organization  in  its  efforts  to  upbuild  the  city  along 
business  and  civic  lines.  One  meeting  him  face  to  face  easily  recognizes  that  he  is  a  de]  end 
able  man  under  any  and  all  circumstances.  There  are  no  esoteric  chapters  in  his  lite  history, 
the  record  being  characterized  by  capability,  fidelity  and  a  high  sense  of  personal  and  busi- 
ness honor. 


WILLIAM  FREDERICK  MICHEL. 

The  name  of  William  Frederick  Michel,  a  real-estate  dealer  of  Willow  Lakes,  has  become 
widely  known  and  lie  who  bears  it  is  personally  popular  because  of  his  many  substantial 
qualities,  which  win  regard  and  esteem.  Outside  of  the  community  in  which  lie  lives  he  is 
perhaps  best  known  as  the  man  who  planned  the  Clark  county  exhibit  of  grains,  shown  in 
several  state  fairs  and  also  in  a  number  of  county  fairs  throughout  the  country.  Mr.  Michel 
is  a  most  enterprising,  energetic  man  and  whatever  he  undertakes  is  carried  forward  to  suc- 
cessful  completion.  He  was  born  at  Willmar.  Minnesota,  on  the  3d  of  September,  L873,  a 
son  of  E.  A.  ami  (  aroline  i  Schmidt  i  Michel.  The  father  was  a  farmer  and  also  well  known 
:i-  ;i  musician  and  band  organizer.  He  has  passed  away,  but  the  mother  survives,  making  her 
home  at  Wadena,  Minnesota. 

William  r.  Michel  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  Appleton,  Minnesota,  his  parents 

having  re veil  to  that   place  during  his  childhood  days.     Later  he  was  graduated   from   the 

Minnesota  Institute  of  Pharmacy  in  1S94.  after  which  he  was  employed  in  ding  stoics  in 
different  places,  lie  purchased  the  business  of  1!.  F.  Filbert  at  Willow  Lakes  about  L899 
and  continued  to  successfully  conduct  and  manage  Ins  store  until  1907,  when  lie  sold  out 
and  joined  X.  A.  Glasco  in  organizing  the  11  tin  of  Glasco  &  Michel  for  the  conduct  of  a  real- 
estate    business.     About    two   years    later    Mr.    Glasco   removed    to    Colorado   and    since    the 

termination  of  the  partnership  Mr.  Michel  has  been  alone  in  business.     He  is  today  oi f 

the  foremost  real-estate  dealers  of  his  section  of  South  Dakota.  He  knows  every  acre  ol 
land  for  sale,  appraises  it  at  its  real  value  and  has  been  able  to  negotiate  many  important 
realty  transfers  satisfactory  alike  to  purchaser  and  seller.  He  not  only  know-  propertj 
hut  lie  knows  also  the  possibilities,  resources  and  opportunities  of  the  county.  He  does  not 
overestimate  or  place  fictitious  values  or  give  out  unfair  reports  concerning  the  state,  hut  he 
knows  that  South  Dakota  has  almost  limitless  possibilities  and  has  done  much  toward 
furthering  its  interests. 

It   was    Mr.   Michel   who   planned   and   arranged   the   (lark  county   exhibit   which    won    the 
first    prize   at    the   South   Dakota   state    fair.     This    was   a    great   oval   in   which   specimens   of 

grain  grown  "in  his  section  of  the  state  were  artistically  arranged,  and  the  border  of  tl val 

hear-  the  word-,  ••One  continuous  round  of  prosperity."  Mr.  Michel  furnished  the  grain 
display  at  the  Chicago  Land  Show  and  he  supplied  all  the  grain  for  the  car  that  traveled 
through  Iowa  and  Illinois  in  1913.  exploiting  the  resources  of  South  Dakota,  lie  traveled 
with  the  car.  giving  explanations  and  answering  questions  concerning  the  state,  and  thus  it 
i-  Unit  the  biographer  i-  justified  in  saying  that  few  men  of  his  part  of  South  Dakota  have 
a  wider  acquaintance  than  has  William  F.  Michel.  He  also  furnished  the  display  foi  South 
Dakota    at     the    state     tail-    of    Michigan    and    ol     Illinois    and    for    various    count}     fail-    in 


904  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Ohio   and    Michigan,  at   which   points  the   bureau   of   immigration  of  South  Dakota 

ri.i.i  I    I,,      grain     and    grasses   shown    wore   grown    in   the    vicinity    of 

VVillov   Lakes  and  Mr.  Michel  arranged  them  Eor  exhibition. 

Um  the  23d  ni  June,  1902,  was  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Michel  and  Miss  I..  Josephine 
G i. in tug! i  i.  1C.  Gorman,  ol  C'astlewood,  South  Dakota.  Mrs.  Michel  holds  mem- 
bership in  tin  I  atholic  chureb  ami  Mr.  Michel  belongs  to  the  Episcopal  church.  He  is  also 
identified  with   tin     Benevolent    ami    Protective  Order  of   Klks  and  the    Knights   ol    Pythias. 

h,   politii      In    is   a    prog        ive   blican,  and   in    I'.'ii   was  elected   mayor  "i    the  city    Eor  a 

i  » o  v  ,.;n  -"  t.i  in.  so  ili.  1 1  in-  is  tin'  presenl  incumbent  in  office.  He  has  also  filled  the  position 
oi  justice  "i  tin-  peace,  and  "as  chairman  of  the  county  delegation  when  "Sam"  Elrod  of 
t  lark   was   in-t    nominated    for   governor   in    L903.     When   tin-   new    primary    law    went    into 

effect  I"'  was  appointed  county   proposal  committeeman  and  was  elected  to  the  sa position 

in  I'.n  i.  tiir  first  election  under  that  law.  He  is  a  life  member  oi  the  Smith  Dakota  Mate  Hor- 
ticultural Society  .mil  there  is  no  one  in  t  lark  county  who  takes  a  deeper  interest  in  further- 
ing the  welfare  of  that  section  ol  the  state  oi  cooperates  more  heartily  in  all  these  movements 
which  promote  civic  virtue  and  civic  pride  ami  which  advance  the  material  welfare  oi  county 
and  *  ommoiiwealth. 


HIRAM   WILLIAM  ROSS. 

The  history  of  the  city  or  state  does  not  depend  so  much  upon  the  machinery  of  govern- 
ment or  upon  those  who  control  its  official  interests  as  upon  those  who  establish  and  conduct 
its  business  enterprises;  who  establish  centers  oi  trade  and  reach  out  in  commercial  activity 
to  various  sections.  In  tins  connection  the  name  of  Hiram  William  Ross  is  well  known,  for 
be  became  one  of  the  prominent  lumbermen  oi  the  northwest,  founding  and  developing  a  busi- 
ness which  grew  until  it  embraced  thirty  or  more  lumberyards  in  South  Dakota  and 
\1  innesota. 

Mr.  Ross  was  a  native  son  ol  the  middle  west,  his  birth  having  occurred  at  Wauwatosa, 
Wisconsin,  in  1842.  His  father,  Hiram  J.  Ross,  was  one  of  the  pioneer  lumbermen  "i  that 
state.  He  settled  in  .Milwaukee.  Wisconsin,  in  1833  and  there  operated  a  sawmill  until  1837. 
Hiram  W.  Ross  was  a  pupil  in  the  public  schools  ol  his  native  town  and  afterward  pursued 
a    miM.'  advanced  course  oi   study   in   Milwaukee.     He  made   his   initial  step  in  the  business 

world  as  I kkeeper  tor  a  commission  house  in  the  latter  city  and  afterward  engaged  in  the 

I luce  business  at  Berlin,  Wisconsin,  but  aftet  four  years  there  spent  returned  to  Mil- 
waukee, where  he  once  more  engaged  in  the  co ission  business  for  a  number  ol  years.    He 

afterward  became  connected  with  the  wool  trade,  forming  a  partnership  with  Casper  Sanger, 
of  Milwaukee,  but  at  the  end  oi  two  years  he  established  a  wholesale  business,  dealing  ill 
fancy   groceries  under  the  linn  name  oi   Bowker,  Ross  .V   Company,     lie  continued   in  active 

c I with   that    enterprise   lor   live  years  ami   I  lien  disposed  of   his   interests,  alter   which 

he  traveled  for  a  shori  t -  Eor  the  Sanger,  Rockwell  Lumber  Company,  lie  was  next  con- 
nected with  the  R.  McMillan  Lumber  Company  ol  Oshkosh,  Wisconsin,  and  in  1879  In-  came 
I,,  .south  Dakota.  Hi-  did  not  at  once  locate  in  Sious  Falls.  Me  believed  that  either  this 
eitj    oi    Yankton  would  be  the  coming  metropolis  ol   the  state  and  felt  that   he  could  better 

decide  il   he  were  ai tsider  and  therefore  an  unprejudiced  observer.     Accordingly  he  located 

,i  (  anton,  where  he  established  a  I beryard  which  he  conducted  for  about  eight  years.     At 

tl„.  same  time  that  he  established  the  yard  at  (anion  he  also  established  one  at  Sioux  Falls. 
In  ili.    i  n  i  nun  he  watched  the  i  ml  ieat  ions  of  growth'  iii  the  two  cities  and.  believing  that  Sioux 

fall-    would    take    the    lead,    he    then,    ill     ISM.    e !    to    M  iniieha  ha    eoimty     to    make    his    home. 

The   business   was  operated   under  the   name  of   the  Oshkosh    I iber  Company    until    issh, 

iiftci   win.  I,  if   was  carried  nder  the  na of  II.  W.  Ross.     In   L893  the  father  was  joined 

two  — ii-:      Charles    II.    Ross,  now  of  Sious    falls;    and    Hiram    E.   Ross,  of    Minneapolis. 
Their  business   is  today    among   the   largest  of  the  kind   in   the  states  of  South   Dakota   and 

\  1 1 ,,  m  .  ■  ota,    the    pany    having    a    paid    up  capital   of    three    hundred   thousand   dollars   and   a 

surplus  ol  over  two  hundred  thousand  dollars. 

Hiram  W.  Ross  continued  to  reside  in  Sioux  Falls  until  1894,  when  lie  removed  to  Min- 
neapolis,  Mi sota,  and  from  that   point   continued  lo  superintend  the  gr.  ving  interests  ol 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  !M)7 

the  II.  \V.  Ko--  Lumber  Company.  It  lias  been  a  distributing  point  for  sending  out  lumbet 
and  building  materials  to  all  parts  of  South  Dakota  and  of  Minnesota,  where  the  lumber- 
yards of  the  company  are  to  be  found.  Hiram  W.  Ross  was  a  most  successful  and  progressive 
business  man.  He  formed  his  [dans  readily,  was  prompt  and  systematic  in  their  execution 
and  carried  forward  to  successful  completion  whatever  he  undertook. 

Sioux  Falls  owes  much  to  the  efforts  of  Hiram  \V.  Ross,  not  only  because  of  his  intense 

business  activity  but  also  because  of  his  cooperation   in  many  movements  which   pr ted 

the  upbuilding  and  substantial  improvement  of  the  city.  In  1885  he  was  elected  mayor  and 
served  in  that  capacity  for  two  years,  giving  Sioux  Falls  a  beneficial  and  public-spirited 
administration  characterized  by  many  needed  reforms  and  improvements,  his  course  winning 
the  admiration  of  not  only  his  constituents  but  of  the  general  public.  The  death  of  Mr. 
Ross  occurred  August  6,  1908,  and  in  his  passing  the  northwest  lost  one  of  its  most  promi- 
nent pioneer  lumbermen.  His  example  may  well  serve  as  a  source  of  inspiration  and  encour- 
agement to  others  and  his  memory  is  cherished  by  many  who  knew  him  in  Sioux  Falls  while 
he  was  still  an  active  resident  of  the  city. 

Mr.  Ross  was  married  to  Miss  Sarah  Ann  Flowers,  of  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  October 
29,  1868.  She  was  a  daughter  of  John  H.  and  Ann  Flowers.  Her  father  is  now  deceased, 
but  her  mother  is  still  living  at  the  age  of  eighty-eight  years.  Two  children  were  born  to 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ross:  Charles  H.,  president  of  the  H.  W.  Ross  Lumber  Company:  and  Hiram 
E.,  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  H.  W.  Ross  Lumber  Company,  of  Minneapolis.  The  mother 
fives  in  Minneapolis,  Minnesota. 


JOHN  FRTEBERG. 


John  Frieberg,  a  well  known  farmer  and  an  ex-member  of  the  state  legislature,  is  a 
native  of  South  Dakota,  his  birth  having  occurred  on  the  21st  of  June.  1871,  upon  the  farm 
in  Clay  county  which  he  now  own-  and  operates.  His  parents,  Lars  P.  and  Anna  C.  (Johnson) 
Frieberg.  were  born  in  Sweden  and  the  father  came  to  America  in  1868,  the  mother  arriving 
in  this  country  two  years  later.  Mr.  Frieberg  filed  upon  the  homestead  which  is  now  in  pos- 
s< —  km  of  his  son  in  186S.  He  was  married  in  Sweden  but  came  to  this  country  two  years 
before  his  wife  and  children.  He  worked  upon  steamboats  and  railroads  for  the  first  two 
■ears  niter  his  emigration  and  then  farmed  until  1899,  when  he  retired  and  removed  to 
Beresfonl.  where  is  now  living.  His  wife  died  in  1899.  Six  of  the  ten  children  bom  to  them 
grew  to  maturity.  The  family  record  is  as  follows.  August,  an  attorney  and  a  member  of 
the  state  board  of  regents,  lives  in  Beresford  and  the  father  lives  with  him.  John,  of  this 
review,  is  the  next  in  order  of  birth.  Nelson,  wdio  was  a  banker  of  Herrick.  this  state,  died 
in  July.  1914.  Matilda,  who  was  a  schoolteacher  by  profession,  passed  away  in  1912.  Emily 
is  the  wife  of  Jesse  L.  Wimple,  a  fanner  of  Lincoln  county.  South  Dakota.     Ida  died  in  1911. 

John  Frieberg  grevi   to  manl d  upon  the  home, fend  in  Clay  county  and  by  attending  the 

piildie  schools  until  he  was  fifteen  years  of  age  gained  a  serviceable  education.  However, 
when  a  1  • . > \  of  eleven,  he  began  to  work  in  the  fields  and  as  his  strength  increased  did  more 
and  more  of  a  man's  work.  When  fifti  en  yours  old  he  put  a-ido  his  textbooks  and  assisted 
hi-,  father  on  the  farm  until  he  purchased  the  home-tend  m  connection  with  a  youngei 
mother,   subsequently   buying   him   out    and   becoming    -oh'   owner   of   the   farm,  which   com- 

Rises  one   1 lied   and   sixty  acres.     Mr.    Frieberg  also  owns,   in   connection   with   his   wife. 

two  hundred  and  fortj  acres  of  land,  which  he  cultivates,  and  he  derives  a  handsome  incoihe 
from    his   agricultural   operations.      Alfalfa    and    corn    me    his    principal    crops   but.   he   pays    a 

great   deal  of  attention   to  stock,  buying  and  selling   entile  and  also   f ling  many  head    for 

the  market  annually,  lie  was  one  of  the  Brsi  stockholders  in  the  Citizens  Rank  &  Trust 
C'< mi] oi n v  of  Vol  million,  in  which  he  is  -till  financially  interested,  and  was  one  of  the  organ- 
izers and   is  now  president  of  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company  of   Vermillion. 

Mr.   Frieberg   was   married  September  26,   l '. to   Mis-  Minnie  Bergren,  a   native  of  Clay 

county  and  a  daughter  of  Daniel  and  Breta  Bergren,  both  deceased,  the  mother  dying  when 
Krs  Frieberg  "a-  an  infant  and  the  father  in  1900.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Frieberg  have  been  born 
three  children:    Orville   W.,  thirteen   years  of  age,   who   is   attending  high  school   in   Vermil- 


908  HIST!  )RY  (  >F  S<  )UTH   DAKOTA 

[ion;  and  Wallace  A.  and   Burdette   E.,  who  are  both  in  school  and  who  arc  eleven  and  nine 
years  ol   age   respectively. 

M,    Frieberg   i-  .1   progressive  republican  and  for  fifteen  years  lias  been  a  member  of  the 
township  board.     He  1-  much  interested  in  the  welfare  oi   the  public  schools  and  lias  served 

i,| the  school   board      During  the  sessions  beginning  in   L901  and  L903  be  was  a  member  of 

the  state  legislature  and  served  his  district  well  in  the  halls  of  legislation.  He  and  his  fam- 
ily attend  the  sucdish  Lutheran  church  and  contribute  to  its  support.  His  greatesl  pride 
is  I,,  |,j6  fine  cattle  and  he  has  done  nol  a  little  toward  raising  the  standard  oi  stork  raised 
,,  ii.ix  county.  His  efforts  have  been  rewarded  with  material  success  and  be  has  also 
gai I  the  sincere  regard  ol   his  fcllowmen. 


llll.DKKt  II    M.    HKSSKXllS. 


Hildrech  M.  Hcssenius,  proprietor  of  the  business  conducted  under  the  name  of  the 
Hessenius  Auto  Company,  was  b,,m  in  Vancleve,  Iowa,  May  19,  1878.  He  is  a  son  of  Peter 
B.  and  VVbbka  (Hook)  Hessenius.  In  the  country  schools  of  Cherokee  county.  Iowa,  he 
acquired  Ins  early  education  and  later  attended  Highland  Park  College  in  Des  Moines.  He 
afterward  worked  as  a  clerk  in  Sheldon,  Iowa,  for  one  year,  following  which  he  moved  to 
Davis,  South  Dakota,  and  established  himself  in  the  hardware  and  machinery  business,  lie 
was  thus  engaged  for  six  years,  or  until  duly.  1909,  when  he  moved  to  Sioux  Falls  and 
opened  a  garage  on  South   Phillips  avenue,  removing  three  years  afterward  into  a   very   Hue 

lern   garage   erected   es] ially    for   him   at    No.    125    West   Tenth    street.     This   is  one  of 

the  largesl  and  best  equipped  motor  car  establishments  in  South  Dakota.  A  contributing 
factor  in  Mr.  Hessenius'  success  is  his  selection  of  cars  for  his  trade.  He  is  agent  in  this 
territory  for  the  E.  M.  F.  and  Flanders  lines  and  the  Hudson  automobile.  Another  popular 
line  will  probably  be  added  ill  the  near  future.  Mr.  Hessenius  chose  cars  that  were  best 
adapted  for  use  in  this  part  of  the  west  and  the  result  has  been  a  sales  record  that  would 
,,,. 1  have  been  possible  had  he  used  less  judgment  in  the  all- important  matter  of  selecting 
the   ,ars    which    the    people    wanted    most.     The   garage    is   equipped    with    everything   that 

1 lern  advancement  in  the  motor  car  industry  has  produced  and  the  shops  arc  provided  with 

all  of  the  appliances  the  business  requires.  Mr.  Hessenius  has  of  late  wen  considerable  fame 
as  a  driver,  having  mad,'  the  fastest  time  on  the  half  mile  track  at  Canton  in  a  live  mile 
race  in  July,  1910,  driving  an   E.  M.  F.     lie  won  first  money  and  a  large  silver  cup. 

n,i  the  22d  of  November,  L907,  at  Sioux  Falls,  Mr.  Hessenius  was  united  in  marriage 
,0   Miss   Elizabeth  Quigley  and  they   have  become  the  parents  of  a  son.  Peter,  born  October 

1909.  Mr.  Hessenius  is  a  member  of  the  Elks  and  Dacotah  Hubs,  is  connected  fraternally, 
will,  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  repub; 
bran  party.  A  man  oi  high  integrit}  and  unquestioned  honesty,  he  i-  popular  with  a  large! 
circle  oi  friends  and  enjoys  the  resped  and  esteem  o1  all  with  whom  business  or  social 
1  ela  1  ions   bring   him   into   contact. 


!D  J.  ROSE. 


Ed  d.  Rose,  a  general  mcrchanl   conducting   business  at    Brandt,  belongs  to  that  class  of 
nbstantial    and    representative   citizens   that    Sweden    has    furnished   to   South    Dakota,     lie 

1     horn  in  Swedei the  :.':;,!  of  November,  1863,  and  is  a  son  of  A.  V.  and  Charlotte  Rose] 

lie    menu   e 1  to  the  United  Male-  in   1867,  settling  in   Wisconsin,  and  in    1879  a   removal 

made  to  South  Dakota,  where  the  lather  secured  a  1 -stead  in  Brand!  township.  Deuel 

county,  comprising  the  west  half  of  section   is,  township  II  1.  range  49.     For  many  years  Mr. 
Ro  1    continued  the  cultivation  of  the  place,  which  he  transformed   from  a  trad   of  wild  land 

ml h   and    | luctivc   fields.      His   wife   passed  away    in    December,    L913,  and  lie  was  .ailed 

to  his  tinal  rest   November  21,   191  I.  leaving  two  sons  and  t  w ,,  daughters. 

1       1    lb.se  was  but  four  year-  of  age  at  the  time  oi  the  emigration  of  the  family  to  the 
11.  n    world  ami  was  a  youth  oi  sixteen  year-  when  they  arrived  in  South  Dakota,  casting  in 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  909 

their  lot  with  the  pioneer  settlers  of  Deuel  county.  He  pursued  a  public-school  education, 
tiikiii".  Mime  of  the  advanced  studies,  and  through  the  period  of  his  youth  assisted  his  father 
on  the  home  farm,  early  becoming  familiar  with  the  best  methods  of  breaking  the  sod  and 
preparing  the  fields  for  cultivation.  When  twenty-three  years  of  age  he  began  farming  on 
his  own  account,  purchasing  land  which  lie  cultivated  for  about  six  years.  At  the  end  of 
that  time  he  discontinued  the  work  of  the  fields  and  for  several  years  thereafter  engaged  in 
buying  grain.  Later  he  turned  his  attention  to  mercantile  pursuits,  afterward  sold  out,  but 
once  moie  embarked  in  the  business,  in  which  he  has  now  continued  for  seventeen  years,  hav- 
ing the  largest  establishment  in  Brandt.  His  patronage  is  extensive  and  is  well  merited,  by 
reason  of  the  large  line  of  goods  which  he  handles,  his  reasonable  prices  and  his  fair  and 
honorable  dealing. 

On  the  15th  of  June,  1S86,  Mr.  Rose  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Eva  M.  Dorsh,  a 
daughter  of  John  and  Margaret  Dorsh.  of  western  Minnesota,  and  they  have  become  parents 
of  three  children:  Florence;  Lottie,  now  Mrs.  lien  0.  Peterson,  of  Brandt;  and  Alice.  The 
religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  to  its  teachings  they  are 
loyal.     Mr.  Rose  votes  with  the  democratic  party  and  has  been  a  trustee  of  his  town  since 

its   incorporation.      Fraternally   he   is   ci icted    with   the   Woodmen.      When    business   duties 

permit  he  enjoys  a  hunting  trip  or  an  automobile  tour,  but  his  attention  is  concentrated  upon 
his  business  duties,  and  beside  being  an  active  general  merchant  lie  is  a  stockholder  in  the 
Farmers  Elevator  and  in  the  Deuel  County  Telephone  Company.  He  readily  recognizes  and 
utilizes  opportunities  and  as  the  architect  of  his  own  fortunes  has  builded  wisely  and  well. 
He  has  never  feared  to  venture  where  favoring  opportunity  has  led  the  way  and  gradually 
has  advanced  until  he  today  occupies  a  creditable  position  among  the  reliable  and  prosper- 
ous merchants  and  business  men  of  Deuel  county. 


JUDGE  WILLIAM  B.  MALLORY. 

Judge  William  I!.  Mallory,  attorney  at  law.  who  is  now  serving  as  judge  upon  the  bench 
of  tlie  county  court,  is  an  aide  representative  of  that  profession  which  has  long  been 
regarded  as  the  conservator  of  the  rights  and  privileges,  the  life  and  liberties  of  the  indi- 
vidual. In  his  practice  he  has  ever  held  to  high  professional  standards  and  since  coming  to 
the  bench  his  opinions  have  been  characterized  by  the  utmost  impartiality  and  fairness. 
Judge  Mallory  is  a  native  of  Eaton  Rapids,  Michigan,  born  August  :.':!.  ISTS.  of  the  marriage 
of  W.  H.  H.  and  Florence  (Godfrey)  Mallory.  The  family  removed  to  North  Dakota  in  tss:i, 
when  the  son  William  was  but  four  years  of  age.  and  there  took  up  a  homestead  claim  and 
began   the  development   of   a    farm    in   a   district   which   was   still   upon   the   frontier. 

William  I!.  Mallory  pursued  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  and  afterward 
a.ttended  the  university  at  Mitchell.     Having  decided  upon  the  practice  of  law  as  a  life  work, 

In mpleted    his   law    course   in   the   State    University   ol    Wisconsin   at    Madison    in    1904   and 

was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  Smith  Dakota  the  same  year,  lie  immediately  opened  an  office 
at  Lennox  and  from  the  beginning  enjoyed  a  large  and  growing  practice.  No  dreary 
novitiate  awaited  him.  lie  was  the  only  lawyer  in  Lennox  and  he  soon  demonstrated  his 
power  to  cross  swords  in  forensic  combat  with  mam  an  older  and  more  seasoned  lawyer  in 
the  district.  His  ability  in  that  direction  led  to  his  election  to  the  office  of  countj  judge. 
In  fact,  throughout  much  of  the  period  of  Mr.  Mallory's  residence  in  Lennox  he  has  been 
in  public  office  and  the  record  that  he  ha-  made  in  this  connect  ion  is  a  most  commendable 
and  creditable  one.  II. ■  is  now  president  of  the  board  of  education  and  gives  much  of  his 
tune  to  advancing  the  interests  of  the  schools,  thinking  out.  along  broad  lines  which  will 
benefit    the  educational    system   and   render   it   more   effective    mi    the    preparation  of  the  young 

for  hie'-  practical  and   responsible  duties.     The  present   c lious,  modern   school  building 

has  been  erected  during  his  term  of  office. 

Hi;  the  '.'  l-i  ,,|  June,  L906,  Judge  Mallory  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mara  Avery, 
a  daughter  of  Charles  Avery,  and  unto  them  have  been  born  two  sons.  Paul  and  Beverly. 
The  parents  hold  membership  in  the  Methodist   church  and  are  earnest   Christian  people,  who 

exemplify  in  their  lives  tlie  teachings  of  that  den ination.    Judge  Mallory  is  also  a   valued 

representative   of    Lei \    Lodge.   No.   35,    F.   &    A.   M.      lie   take-    In-   recreation    in    bird   study 


910  HISTORY  (  IF  S<  >l    Ml    DAK<  >TA 

;,„,1  few    men  oul      i    ol    the  profession  are  better   informed  on   ornithology.     Politieallj    be 
i-  a  republican  and.  while  he  is  not   a   politician   in  the  usually  accepted  sense  of  the  term, 

his   fellow    townsmen,    rei  ign    ing   his   ability,  called   him   to   the  office  of  judge   of    l.ii In 

eountj    in    1912,   since   which    time   he   has   sat    upon    the    bench,   making   a    most    creditable 
in  conducting  the  work  ol   the  courts,  which  he  does  in  a  most  dignified  manner,  the 

,,   i    er  orderly    on  the  pari   of  everyone.     He  is  seldom,  it   ever,  at   fault    in 

pplication  of  a  legal  principle  and   u] the  bench   he  seems  to  have   pul   aside  everj 

,,,1    prejudice    thai    would    in    anj    waj    disturb   the   even    balance   of   a    just 
opinion. 


DANIEL  J.  TOOMEY 

Daniel  J.  Toomej  of  Spearfish  lias  an  intimate  knowledge  ol  the  pi ir  history  of  South 

Dakota  and  relates  many  interesting  reminiscences  of  the  '70s  and  his  experiences  with  the 
Indians  and  the  horse  and  cattle  rustlers.  It  has  been  the  substantia]  character  of  such  men 
as  Daniel  .1-  Toomej  thai  has  brought  about  the  reign  of  law  and  order  which  exists  today  and 
lias  contributed  toward  making  this  a  prosperous  section  of  the  state,  rich  in  all  of  the  advan- 
tages found  in  the  older  east,  lie  was  horn  in  New  York  city,  May  IT,  is:,:;,  and  is  a  son  of 
Jeremiah  and  Ellen  (Sullivan)  Toomey,  who  were  natives  of  County  Kerry.  Ireland,  in  which 
country  they  were  reared  and  married.  They  crossed  the  Atlantic  in  the  early  '40s,  settling 
in  New  York  city,  and  there  the  lather  followed  the  trade  of  sliociiiaking,  which  he  had  learned 
in  his  native  land.  He  afterward  removed  to  the  suburbs  of  the  city  and  engaged  in  gardening, 
Bpending  the  remainder  of  his  life  there,  his  last   days  being  passed  at    fort  Hamilton. 

II; I  .1.  Toomey  attended  a  Catholic  school  at    Fort    Hamilton  and  when   fifteen  years  "I 

age  was  apprenticed  to  learn  the  carpenter's  trade,  his  term  of  indenture  covering  three  years, 
lie  followed  his  trade  for  about  two  years,  going  to  Chicago  in  May.  IsT'.',  ami  working  in  that 
city  for  sis  month-  after  the  lire.  He  then  removed  to  Greeley,  Colorado,  where  he  engaged 
in  mining  ami  railroad  wink,  surveying,  cov.  punching,  hunting  and  trapping  until  1876, 
thus  becoming  familiar  with  the  various  phases  of  western  frontier  life.  In  that  year  he  made 
his  way  to  the  Black  IHII-.  leaving  Sidney.  Nebraska,  on  thv  7th  of  March  ami  arriving  at 

Custer  ten  days   later,     lie  thence  proceeded   to   Deadw I.  reaching   In-  destination  on  the 

5th  oi  April,  1876,  after  which  lie  engaged  in  prospecting  ami  hunting.    While  on  the  way  to 

Custer  the   party  with   which   he   was  traveling  bee lost    ami   traveled   into  Spotted   Tail 

camp  before  they  knew  it.     The  Indians  tried  to  turn  the  party  back,  lint   finally  allowed  them 

to  proceed.     Recalling  his  experiences  with  the  Indian-.  \h    Too \   -aid:     "Yes,  1  have  been 

in  several  tighl  places,  bui  tin-  closest  shave  of  all  was  when  we  strayed  into  the  Indian  camp 
or  village  in  the  Pine  Ridge  in  western  Nebraska,  some  ten  or  fifteen  miles  south  of  tin'  Pine 
Ridge  Indian  reservation.  We  had  not  discovered  Hie  ramp  until  too  late  to  turn  back,  so 
we  kept  on  our  course  through  a  mile  or  more  of  tepees.  We  had  not  gone  very  far,  however, 
before  we  were  surrounded  by  a  rabble  ol  squaws,  papooses  and  old  bucks.    The  young  bucks, 

l   pre  ,  weie  all  out   hunting,  five  or  -i\  inches  of  -now  having  fallen  the  previous  day. 

While  these  Indian-  were  not  on  the  warpath  at  this  time,  they  were  evidently  preparing  for 
it   in  the   spring      Thej    seemed  very  excited  and  angry  ami  ordered  us  back   by  motion-  and 

ign     hut  we  kept  right  on.  believing  it  to  he  our  only  chi e  to  get  through.    When  we  were 

iibou!   hah   way  through  the  village  a  middle-aged  buck  who  could  speak  some  Englisl le 

up,      lie   put    up   the   l.i-j-j.  -I    talk    I    ever   heard    from    an    Indian.      The   •_•  i  - 1    ol    it.  a-   near   a-   w  e 

could  make  out.  was  that  ii  we  did  not  turn  back  at  once  we  would  l,e  cleaned  out  that  night, 
id  no!   reach  the  Black  Hill-     that  it  wa-  then  country  and  the  white  man  had  no  right 

t there,  and  much  re;  hut  we  kept  right  on  moving.     In  desperation,  the  orator  snatched 

n  a  young  Boston  shoemaker  who  wa-  a  membei  ol  the  party.  The  gun  was  a  com- 
bination double-barreled   shotgun  and  rifle,  the   finest    of   its  kind   I   had  ever  seen,  and  the 

owner  wa-  vorj    | d  ol   it .  but  In'  was  so  frightened  that   he  allowed  it  to  go  without  any  pro- 

i     i     'I  he  in  i   &  to  ride  away  with  the  gun  when  another  member  of  the  party  noticed 

(he  net   and  called  to  him  to  come  back,  hut   tl ulprit    merely  turned  his  grinning  face  to  us 

I  continued  to  ride  away.    The  command  was  repeated  in  a  lone  of  voice  that  brought   the 

indian  to  B  iiddcn  halt,  and  when  he  turned  again  he  was  looking  into  the  muzzle  of  a  Win- 
chester  cocked    and    ready.      He   hesitated    a    few    si mis.   the    longest    seconds    I    have   ever 


DANIEL  J.  TOOMEY    \\H  GRANDDAUGHTER 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  913 

experienced.  It  was  ;<  tense  moment  for  Indians  and  whites  alike.  All  the  babble  and  con- 
tusion stopped  instantly  and  1  do  not  think  any  of  us  winked  or  breathed  during  that  awful 
pause.  Finally  the  miscreant  wheeled  his  pony,  rode  back  and  handed  over  the  stolen  weapon. 
Then  the  babble  broke  loose  again,  but  this  time  it  was  the  "brave'  Indian  who  was  the  object 
of  their  derision.  He  was  laughed  at  until  he  sneaked  away  like  a  whipped  cur  and  we  were 
permitted  to  proceed  without  further  protest.  We  all  knew  what  would  have  happened  if  the 
gun  had  not  been  returned  and  we  realized  later  that  if  the  Indian  had  gotten  away  with  it 
that  we  would  have  been  looted  and  set  afoot  before  another  sunrise.  As  it  was  we  had  no 
more  trouble  with  Indians  and  I  believe  we  were  tin1  last  party  to  get  through  to  the  Hills 
during  that  spring  and  summer  without  being  attacked." 

Mr.  Toomey  continued  prospecting  around  Deadwood  and  located  a  ranch  in  the  Spearfish 
valley  Hay  1,  1876.  He  moved  upon  his  place  on  the  1st  of  August  of  that  year  and  engaged 
in  making  hay  with  a  scythe  and  sluice  fork.  He  still  owns  the  ranch,  upon  which  he  continued 
to  make  his  home  until  1U03,  and  while  there  he  engaged  in  stock-raising.  In  1901  he  estab- 
lished his  present  business,  conducting  a  wholesale  and  retail  trade  in  hay,  grain,  coal,  feed, 
Hour,  fruits  and  vegetables  at  Speartish,  supplying  the  trade  at  practically  all  of  the  towns  m 
the  Black  Hills  and  western  South  Dakota,  his  business  having  assumed  extensive  proportions. 
He  also  operates  the  Spearfish  mill  with  F.  V.  Andrews  as  a  partner,  this  being  a  flouring  mill 
with  a  capacity  of  fifty  barrels  per  day.  He  devotes  his  entire  time  to  the  mill  and  produce 
business  and  is  leading  a  very  active,  useful  life,  being  numbered  among  the  representative 
business  men  in  his  section  of  the  state.  He  possesses  in  huge  measure  the  spirit  of  initiative, 
forms  his  plans  readily  and  never  falters  in  the  accomplishment  of  his  purpose. 

In  October,  1882,  Mr.  Toomey  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Vesta  Noyes,  a  native  of 
Michigan  and  a  daughter  of  Niles  Noyes,  who  throughout  his  entire  life  has  been  a  railroad 
man.  He  was  born  in  New  England  and  his  wife  was  a  native  of  New  York.  To  Mr.  anil 
Mrs.  Toomey  have  been  born  six  children:  Ella,  the  wife  of  Oscar  Anderson,  who  is  a  mining 
engineer  but  is  now  engaged  in  farming  in  the  northeastern  part  of  Montana;  Edward,  who 
married  Miss  Naomi  Driscoll  and  died,  leaving  a  wife  and  one  child,  who  reside  in  Spearfish; 
Maud,  who  is  a  teacher  in  the  high  school  at  Rapid  City,  South  Dakota;  Allan,  who  married 
Miss  Janet  Campbell  and  resides  in  St.  Louis,  Missouri,  being  connected  with  the  commercial 
department  of  the  Oriental  Railroad;  Ralph,  who  is  a  bookkeeper  and  assists  his  father  in 
business;  and  Howard,  who  is  employed  by  the  Bruno  Grosche  Company  of  New  York  city. 

Mr.  Toomey  holds  membership  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Klks  and  with 
the  Workmen,  in  polities  he  is  an  independent  democrat,  voting  at  local  elections  for  the  man 
rather  than  for  the  party.  He  served  as  county  commissioner  for  six  years,  as  councilman 
for  two  terms  and  acted  as  mayor  for  one  year.  While  in  office  he  did  everything  in  his 
power  to  advance  the  general  welfare,  exercising  his  official  prerogatives  in  support  of  many 
measures  too  the  public  good.  His  has  been  an  active  life  and  every  phase  of  pioneer  exist- 
ence is  familiar  to  him.  The  tales  of  fiction  contain  no  more  interesting  accounts  than  he 
can  give  concerning  his  experiences  in  tin'  days  when  the  arm  of  the  law  did  not  hold  in  check 
the  cattle  thieves  of  the  western  prairies. 


FRANK  L.  ACKERMAN. 


Frank  I..  Ackerman,  living  in  Rapid  City,  is  numbered  among  the  pioneers  of  western 
Smith  Dakota,  where  lie  has  livid  since  his  boyhood  days.  He  was  born  in  Hastings, 
Nebraska,  December  20,  1865,  a  son  of  Daniel  C.  and  Elizabeth  C.  (Jellison)  Ackerman, 
natives  of  Kansas  and  of  Nebraska  respectively.  The  father  was  a  stockman  and  rancher, 
conducting  important  business  interests  and  also  taking  a  prominent  part  in  democratic 
politics.  His  opinions  carried  weight  in  political  circles  and  he  served  for  two  terms  ;^  ;i 
member  of  the  Nebraska  legislature.  In  1879  he  removed  to  the  Black  Hills  country  with 
ids  family  and  engaged  extensively  in  ranching   in    Pennington  county,     lie  acquired   landed 

interests  which  lie  had   well   stocked  and  at   the  ti oi    his  death,  in    ism,  lie  was  one  ol 

the  prominent  stock-raisers,  prosperous  ranchers  and  a  highly  respected  citizen  of-  his 
community.      His   widow   survives  and   now   resides   in    Rapid    City. 

The    educational    advantages    which    Frank    L.    Ackerman    received    were    of    Hie    most 

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limited  chara  ter,  for  he  was  reared  upon  the  frontier  and,  moreover,  it  was  necessary  for 
him  to  earn  bis  own  living  from  an  early  age.  When  a  youth  of  fourteen  he  became  a 
clerk  in  a  general  store  in  Deadwood,  where  he  remained  until  his  nineteenth  year  and 
then  returned  home.  M  thai  time  he  engaged  in  cattle  ranching  in  connection  with  his 
lather  and  soon   afterward   he  began   in   the  same  business  on  his  own  account,  continuing 

essfull]    therein  until   L896,  when  he  sold  his  ranch  and  stock. 

At   that    time   -Mi.  Ackerman  re ved  to  Rapid  City  and  through  the  succeeding  eight 

years  was  connected  with  the  Tom  Sweeney  Hardware  Company.  Still  later  he  became 
a  member  of  the  hardware  and  implement  linn  of  Duhamel  Brothers  &  Ackerman.  which 
was  afterward  reorganized  under  the  name  of  the  Duhamel  Ackerman  Company,  while  the 
business  was  developed  into  one  ot  the  most  important  enterprises  ol  the  kind  in  the  state. 
Their  trade  covered  a  wide  territory  and  their  business  constantly  grew  in  volume  and 
importance.  In  July,  lull,  however,  Mr.  Ackerman  sold  out  his  entire  mercantile  interests 
to  turn  his  attention  to  the  insurance  business,  becoming  one  of  the  stockholders  and 
directors  of  the  First  National  Life  &  Accident  Insurance  Company.  He  assumed  the 
office  of  genera]  agent  and  district  manager  of  all  the  territory  in  the  state  west  of  the 
Missouri  river.  He  has  since  devoted  his  time  with  characteristic  energy  to  the  upbuilding 
of  the  business  of  this  important  and  rapidly  growing  home  company. 

Mr.  Ackerman  is  a  de rat  in  politics,  yet,  while  actively  interested  in  political  ques- 
tions and  issues  and  in  obtaining  success  for  his  friends  who  are  candidates  for  office,  he  has 
never  sought   nor  accepted  any  political  honors  for  himself. 

i  Hi  the  28th  of  March,  1894,  Mr.  Ackerman  wedded  Hattie  A.  Garlick,  a  daughter  of 
Edward  and  Anna  Garlick,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  three  children:  Esther, 
the  wife  of  0.  H.  Borst,  of    Pierre,  South    Dakota;    Frances    .Marguerite;    and   Frank   L. 

The  family  attend  the  Episcopal  church,  of  which  Mr.  Ackerman  lias  been  a  member 
since  his  boyhood  days,  and  he  is  particularly  interested  in  its  charitable  work.  He  is  a 
Mas.m  and  in  the  York  Kite  has  attained  the  Knight  Templar  degree  in  the  commandery. 
lie  also  holds  membership  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Elks  and  the  Odd  Fellows. 
In  everything  pertaining  to  the  upbuilding  of  his  city,  of  the  Black  Hills  country  and  his 
state  lc  is  interested.  He  is  a  progressive  of  the  most  ardent  type  and  few  men  have  given 
so  large  a  portion  of  their  time,  energy  and  money  to  the  furthering  of  the  development  of 
South  Dakota,  lb'  is  genial  in  manner,  generous  in  disposition  and  very  popular.  An  able 
business  man.  hi-  activity  is  regarded  as  a  distinct  asset  not  only  to  the  business  ventures 
that    engage    In-    attention    but    to    the    community    in    which    he    lives.      He    was    one    of    the 

I lis  in  the  good  roads  movement  and  did  much  to  give  that  most   worthy  cause  a  decided 

imp. tus  at  a  time  when  good  roads  were  considered  an  expensive  fad.  Today,  however, 
they  are  generally  regarded  as  a  necessary  adjunct  of  progress  and  Mr.  Ackerman  has  done 
much  to  bring  about  this  accepted  view.  Few  men  have  or  deserve  to  have  a  wider  circle 
of  friends.  The  usefulness  and  unselfishness  of  Ids  life  arc  uniformly  recognized  and  the 
high  regard  in  which  he  is  entertained  is  but  the  logical  sequence  of  his  well  spent  life. 


NICHOLAS  EDGAR  STRINGS  \M. 

Nicholas  Edgar  Stringham,  one  of  the  successful  business  men  of  Sioux  Falls,  con- 
t  rolling  extensive  and  important  real  estate  interests,  was  bom  on  a  farm  in  Huron  county, 
Ohio,  April  30,  1850,  and  is  a  son  of  William  and  Ruth  (Slociuui  Stringham.  (hi  both  the 
paternal   and    maternal    sides    he    is   of    English    descent    and   both    families   were    founded   in 

\ rica    prioi    to   the   Revolutionary   war,   in    which   his   ancestors  engaged.     In    tad.  when 

hi      daughter,    Mi-.    Shimonek,    made    application    to    join    the    Daughters    of    the    American 

!:,,,,  ii  was  found  that  she  was  eligible  along  lour  different  lines.  William  Stringham. 
out      ubjeel      father,   mis   born   in  Chautauqua   county.   New   York,  duly   :-'•">,    1822,  and  died 

!„  ,         i    68,  at    Lake  City,   Minnesota.     He  was  married  in   Pennsylvania   in   1842  and 

he  and    hi-   wile   removed   to   Wabasha    c< t.\.   Minnesota,   in    1857,   locating   in    Lake   City. 

lit  their  children  three  survive,  the  subject   ot  this  review  being  the  sec 1  in  order  of  birth. 

Nicholas  L  Stringham  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Lake  City.  Min- 
,,,    ota,   and    laid   aside    In-    honks   at   the   age   of   seventeen,   afterward    learning   the   black- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  915 

smith's  trade.  hi  L878  lie  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  and  established  a 
blacksmith's  shop,  which  he  conducted  for  five  years.  Later  he  turned  his  attention  to  the 
Fuel  and  implement  business,  with  which  he  remained  connected  from  18S3  until  L899. 
Following  this  he  removed  to  Garrison,  Minnehaha  county,  and  there  established  an  imple- 
ment and  real-estate  business  which  he  conducted  successfully  for  five  years.  He  then 
returned  to  Sioux  Falls  and  became  a  dealer  in  real  estate  and  loans,  since  continuing  in 
this  line  of  work.  He  handles  valuable  city  and  farm  property  and  has  a  large  patronage, 
lor  he  is  known  as  an  expert  judge  of  Ian. I  values  and  as  a  man  of  unquestioned  integrity 
and   ability. 

In  Milton  township.  Dodge  county,  Minnesota,  on  the  23d  of  December,  1874,  Mr.  String- 
ham  married  .Miss  Alice  Jane  Rowley,  a  (laughter  of  James  Stewart  and  Delia  Elizabeth 
(Chapin)  Rowley.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Stringham  have  three  children:  Lucy  Blanche,  the  wife 
of  Dr.  Anton  Shimonek,  of  St.  Paul,  Minnesota;  Alice  Bertha,  who  married  Dr.  W.  F.  Keller, 
of  Sioux  Falls:  and  Jane,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  domestic  science  department  of  Drexel 
Institute  of  Philadelphia. 

.Mr.  Stringham  is  a  member  of  the  Episcopal  church  and  is  connected  fraternally  with 
the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Ancient  Order  of  United 
Workmen.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democratic  party  and  was  for  several 
terms  a  member  of  the  school  board.  He  is  well  known  as  a  man  of  strict  honesty  and 
integrity,  reliable  in  business  and  progressive  in  citizenship,  and  he  holds  in  a  high  degree 
the  respect  and  confidence  of  his  neighbors  and  friends. 


CHARLES  FANTLE. 


The  name  of  Charles  Fantle  has  come  to  be  regarded  as  a  synonym  for  progress  and 
development  in  Sioux  Falls,  for  during  the  period  of  over  nineteen  years  that  he  has  been 
connected  witli  business  interests  there  his  influence  has  been  a  powerful  force  in  com- 
munity advancement.  From  a  small  beginning  he  and  his  brother  Sain,  comprising  the  firm 
of  Fantle  Brothers,  have  developed  one  of  the  leading  dry-goods  stores  in  the  state  and 
in  consequence  of  this  have  taken  their  places  among  the  substantial  and  able  men  of  the  city. 

Charles  Fantle  was  born  in  Ann  Arbor,  Michigan,  November  18,  1862,  and  is  a  son  of 
Charles  and  Regina  (Gregor)  Fantle.  He  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of 
his  native  state  and  since  laying  aside  his  textbooks  has  been  engaged  in  business.  He  and 
his  brother  Sam  located  in  Sioux  Falls  in  May,  1896,  and  opened  up  a  dry-goods  store  in 
a  single  storeroom  twenty-two  feet  wide,  near  their  present  location.  A  year  later  a  building 
forty-four  by  one  hundred  and  twenty-five  feet  was  erected  especially  for  the  firm  and  at 
the  end  of  another  year  a  second  store  was  added.  Some  years  later  the  adjoining  lot  Mas 
purchased  by  Fantle  Brothers  and  the  stoic  was  enlarged  to  occupy  these  three  fronts, 
sixty-six  feet  each,  the  business  taking  up  both  floors  and  the  entire  basement.  In  L910 
Fantle  Brothers  rebuilt  the  store  and  added  a  third  story.  They  have  modernized  the  entire 
property  and  the  store  is  today  ideal  in  its  appointment,  modern  in  detail  and  beautiful  from 
every  view.  It  has  the  advantage  of  elevators,  rest  rooms  and  writing  rooms  and  free  tele- 
phones for  the  customers. 

When  the  Fantles  opened  their  store  in  Sioux  Falls  it  was  a  small  dry-goods  establish- 
ment but  it  has  grown  step  by  step  with  the  advancement  and  development  of  the  northwest. 
Not  content  with  keeping  pace  with  the  growth  of  the  city,  Fantle  Brothers  have  locked 
beyond  the  present,  foreseeing  the  certain  development  of  the  northwest,  and  they  planned 
the   business   and   built  the  store  for  the   future.     Because   of  this   attitude   Fantle    Brothers 

have   always   1 n   reckoned  with   when   predictions   have   1 n    made   of   what   Sioux    Falls   is 

yet  to  be.  They  have  done  more  than  build  additions  to  their  store,  add  new  lines  and  increase 
their  stock.  They  have  built  a  name  that  counts  for  more  than  the  magnitude  of  the  busi 
ness.  To  mention  Fantle  Brothers  means  to  call  to  mind  clean  and  honest  merchandising, 
fair  and  honorable  business  methods,  a  policy  of  giving  a  dollar's  worth  of  value  for  every 
dollar  received.  It  has  always,  been  a  custom  for  these  merchants  to  keep  in  close  personal 
touch  with  their  customers  and  they  employ  only  clerks  who  make  friends  with  their  patrons. 
They   not  only  study  how  to  sell   merchandise   but   they   strive  to  meet  the  wishes  of   the 


916  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

..I.. i  to  completely  satisfj  their  customers.  This  has  been  a  dominating  characteristic 
,.i  t'antle  Brothers.  Thej  do  not  permit  their  elerks  to  make  extravagant  claims  for  their 
merchandise  when  endeavoring  to  make  a  sale  and  their  advertisements  contain  no  untruthful 
or  misleading  statements.  On  the  great  first  floor  is  found  a  varied  stuck  comparable  to  that 
-..ii  in  great  department  stores  oi  the  largest  cities.  Xhe  ladies'  ready-made  suits  and  coats, 
the  millinery,  the  muslin  underwear  and  the  furs  are  on  the  second  floor.  The  third  floor 
lias  the  carpets,  draperies,  linoleums,  crockery  and  china-ware  and  housefurnishing  goods. 
The  dressmaking  department,  which  has  been  instituted  in  recent  years  and  where  the  alter- 
ations in  sluts  and  cloaks  are  made,  is  in  a  building  adjoining  the  main  store.  The  basement 
i-  used  for  a  -lock  room. 

\i  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  in  1892,  Charles  Fantle  married  Miss  Lillie  Plechner  and  the 
children  of  this  union  are  Bernice  and  Benjamin.  Mr.  Fantle  belongs  to  the  Elks  and  to  the! 
Country  <  lub,  is  a  blue  lodge  Mason  and  is  identified  also  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  He 
is  a  director  in  the  Mate  Hank  and  Trust  Company  of  Sioux  Falls,  ilis  career  furnishes 
many  Bplendid  examples  of  the  value  oi  energy,  perseverance  and  enterprise  in  the  develop- 
ment «I   sin  .is,,  for  his  present  great  prosperity  has  been  won  solely  by  his  own  efforts. 


ZINA  IMOIFA'. 


/ina  Richey  is  proprietor  oi  one  of  the  leading  hardware  establishments  of  Yankton,  Inn- 
ing throughout  a  long  period  been  identified  with  the  business  interests  of  the  city.  He  is  a 
native  oi  Orleans  county,  New  York,  born  February  :.'j,  1841).  His  father,  John  Richey,  a 
native  of  Belfast,  Ireland,  came  to  America  when  a  young  man  and  engaged  in  farming  in 
the  Empire  stale.  He  was  married  there  to  Miss  Mary  Sturgis,  who  was  also  born  in  New 
\iuk,  ami  they  became  the  parents  of  live  children  as  follows:  Zina,  of  this  review;  Sarah, 
who  became  the  wife  of  William  11.  Cady,  of  Ponca,  Nebraska;  William  II.,  who  died  May 
In.  r.il  I,  in  Orleans  county,  New  York;  John  W.,  who  also  died  in  Orleans  county  on  (  hrist- 
nias  day  of  1910;  and  Nora,  who  departed  this  life  in  1S.S1.  The  lather  passed  away  in 
Ponca,  Nebraska,  when  lie  had  reached  the  ripe  old  age  of  eighty-five  years,  and  the  mother 
died  a  few  j  ears  |ue\  iously. 

Zina  Richey  was  reared  or  the  homestead  farm,  assisting  his  father  in  the  work  of  the 

fields    dining    the   spring    and   su i    months,   while    in   the    winter   season    he   pursued   his 

studies  in  the  common  schools  to  the  age  of  fifteen  years.  After  putting  aside  his  text-books 
he  continued  on  the  farm  one  year  and  subsequently  became  an  apprentice  to  the  tinsmith's 
trade,  being  thus  engaged  for  three  years.  He  then  followed  his  trade  as  a  journeyman  until 
1870,  when  he  decided  to  make  a  permanent  location  in  Yankton,  South  Dakota.     In  that  year 

he    i 1  employ nt   with   the   well   known   firm   of   Wynn,   Buckwalter  &   Company,   with 

whom  he  remained  three  years,  and  then  opened  a  hardware  establishment  of  his  own  on  Third 
street,  near  Broadway.  Soon  thereafter  he  admitted  J.  II.  Dix  to  a  partnership  and  business 
wa  conducted  under  the  firm  style  of  Richey  &  Dix  for  about  three  years,  when  the  part- 
nership was  dissolved  and  Mr.  Richey  continued  in  business  alone  dining  the  subsequent  two 
\i  the  end  oi  that  period  he  admitted  E.  C.  Dudley  to  a  partnership  and  for  two 
years  business  was  conducted   under  the  firm  name  oi   Dudley  &   Richey.     D.  M.  Cross  then 

became mber  of  the  firm,  winch  assumed  the  title  of  Dudley,  Richey  &  Gross.     Business 

.. lulled    for  three  years,   when    Mr.    Dudley    retired   and  the   na was   then   changed 

icy  &  Gross.     Mr.  Gross  died  in   L889  and  his  son  then  assumed  the  father's  interest, 

the  business  being  carried  on  under  the  mi style  until   1891,  at   which  date  Mr.  Richey  dis- 

ol   his   interest    to   D.    D.  Gross  and   was   not  engaged   in  any    business    for  a  'few    mouths. 

lie  tlcu  ;i._. •nihaikeii   in   the  hardware  business  and  has  continued  to  the  present  time. 

Ih-  long  •  icperience  has  given  him  a  thorough  understanding  of  the  trade  and  his  is  today  i 

01    li"     leading   concerns  of   its  kind   in   the  city.      He  carries  a    large  and   well  selected    In I 

shell    and   heavy   hardware  1   has  a   liberal   patronage  which   he   well   merits,  owing   to  his 

honorable  dealing  and  enterprising  methods. 

Although   Mr.  Richej   gives  strict  attention  to  business  he  yet  finds  time  to  cooperate  in 

.ill   vementa  and  measures   foi    the  good  oi   the  city,  taking  ictive  part   i atters  of 

public  incut.     He  has  always  given  his  political  support  to  the. republican  party  1  was 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  919 

a  member  of  the  first  board  of  charities  and  corrections  of  South  Dakota  and  during  ter- 
ritorial days  was  a  member  of  the  board  of  trustees  of  the  Territorial  Hospital  lor  the 
Insane.  He  «as  also  for  two  or  three  years  a  member  of  the  board  of  aldermen  of  Yankton 
and  since  1898  has  served  as  justice  of  the  peace.  He  lias  always  discharged  his  official  duties 
in  the  same  capable  manner  that  he  conducts  his  private  affairs,  so  that  he  fully  merits  the 
confidence  of  his  constituents.  He  is  very  prominent  in  fraternal  circles  as  a  member  of 
Dakota  Lodge,  No.  1,  I.  0.  0.  F.,  in  which  he  has  occupied  all  the  chairs,  lie  has  likewise 
filled  all  the  offices  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  state  and  is  past  grand  master  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  South  Dakota.  He  was  a  member  of  the  committee  appointed  to  organize  this 
lodge,  was  a  member  of  its  first  session  and  has  been  a  member  of  every  session  of  that  body- 
since  its  inception.  He  is  also  a  member  of  Yankton  Encampment,  No.  2,  I.  O.  O.  IT.,  in 
which  he  has  filled  all  the  chairs,  and  is  past  grand  patriarch  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of 
South  Dakota.  He  was  for  eight  years  a  member  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  of  Odd  Fel- 
lows and  is  a  past  grand  representative.  He  is  perhaps  the  best  known  and  most  able  exponent 
of  Oddfellowship  in  the  state.  Mr.  Kichcy  is  equally  prominent  in  Masonic  circles,  being  a 
member  of  St.  John  Lodge,  No.  1,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  and  Oriental  Consistory,  No.  1.  at  Yankton. 
He  also  holds  membership  with  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen. 

It  was  on  the  24th  of  February,  1874,  that  Mr.  Richey  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss 
Ernie  E.  Russell,  a  native  of  Trumbull  county.  Ohio,  who  presides  with  gracious  hospitality 
over  their  pleasant  home.  Mr.  Richey  has  long  been  connected  with  the  business  interests 
of  his  city  and  has  lived  a  life  such  as  to  give  him  high  standing  in  the  eyes  of  his  com- 
munity. He  is  generally  recognized  as  a  man  whose  long  years  of  earnest  labor  in  Yankton 
have  not  only  contributed  to  his  own  prosperity  but  have  also  influenced  general  growth  and 
advancement. 


DENNIS  L.  McKINNEY. 


Since  lssi  Dennis  L.  McKinney  has  been  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business  in  Sioux 
[•'alls  and  he  has  risen  to  a  high  place  in  business  circles  of  the  city,  founding  his  success 
upon  industry,  ability  and  enterprise.  He  was  born  in  Ulster,  Pennsylvania,  October  14, 
1855,  and  is  a  son  of  Russell  and  Elizabeth  (Newman)  McKinney.  The  father,  win.  was 
born  near  Athens.  Pennsylvania,  about  the  year  1821,  enlisted  in  1864  in  the  Forty-ninth 
Xew  York  Volunteer  Infantry  and  served  until  the  close  of  the- Civil  war,  being  mustered 
out  with  his  regiment  at  Elmira,  New  York,  in  1865.  In  the  same  year  he  was  accidentally 
drowned.  The  grandfather  of  our  subject  was  Henry  McKinney  ami  the  great-grandfather 
was  the  founder  of  the  family  in  America,  coming  to  this  country  from  Scotland. 

Dennis  I..  M.Kinney  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Ulster  and 
later  attended  the  University  at  Lewisburg,  Pennsylvania.  In  1878  he  was  graduated  from 
the  medical   department   of  the  University   of    Pennsylvania    and    located    in   Oneida    county, 

Xew   York,  where  he  engaged  in  general   practice   for  three  years.     At  the  end  of  that   ti 

he    discontii I    professional    work    and    in     1881    ci to    Sioux    Falls,    where    he    and    his 

brother  organized  the  Sioux  Falls  National  Bank,  though  it  was  first  a  private  bank,  ion 
ducted  under  the  name  of  McKinney  &  Scougal.  In  1882,  however,  it  was  changed  to  a 
national  bank  and  Mr.  McKinney  is  still  actively  interested  in  the  business,  being  now  ice 
president  of  the  bank.  In  connection  with  the  bank  the  brothers  also  carried  on  business 
under  tin'  name  of  the  McKinney  Loan  &  [nsurance  Company,  with  offices  in  the  bank 
uniil  1910,  when  the  growth  of  both  the  bank  and  insurance  business  necessitated  larger 
quarters  and  the  insurance  company  moved  to  another  building,  our  subject  taking  entire 
charge  of  that  branch.  He  does  a  large  volume  of  business  and  handles  a  great  deal  of 
valuable  property,  and  his  opinion  on  everything  relating  to  land  values  is  considered 
authoritative.  The  business  is  now  conducted  under  the  name  of  the  McKinney  &  Allen, 
Incorporated,  with  Mr.  McKinney  as  president.  During  the  long  period  of  his  connect  ion 
with  this  line  of  work  he  has  secured  a  large  ami  representative  following  and  the  success 
he  has  achieved  is  due  entirely  to  his  own  efforts. 

Mr.  McKinney  has  been  twice  married.  On  the  tth  of  June.  l!ss:s.  at  Clarion,  towa, 
he  wedded  Miss  Jessie  liennett.  who  died  May  u.  1895.  leaving  two  children,  Russell  Bennett 


920  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

and  I  li.nl.  -  Leroy.    On  the  4th  of  September,  1002,  at  Pittsburg,  Pennsylvania,  Mr.  MeKinney 
was  again  married,  liis  second  union  being  with  Miss  Emma  McCoy. 

Mr.  MeKinney  attends  the  Presbyterian  church  and  is  prominent  in  the  Country  and 
Dacotah  Clubs,  lie  lias  been  initiated  into  the  Masonic  order  according  to  both  the  Scottish 
and  STork  Kites  and  holds  membership  in  the  Shrine,  lie  has  taken  an  active  interest  in 
politics  and  during  the  free  silver  heresy  was  an  active  and  earnest  worker  on  the  side 
id'  a  stable  currency.  His  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  for  three  years 
he  served  as  ■<  member  of  the  board  of  aldermen.  He  is  a  man  of  strong  character  and 
sterling  worth  and  well  merits  the  high  regard  in  which  he  is  uniformly  held.1 


ED  L.  WENDT. 


Ed  I-.  VVendt  is  successfully  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business  at  Canton  as  a  member 
of  the  firm  of  Wendt  &  Straw  and  has  lung  enjoyed  an  enviable  reputation  as  one  of  the 
enterprising  and  progressive  citizens  of  the  town.  His  birth  occurred  in  Stephenson  count}*, 
Illinois,  on  the  25th  of  June,  1869,  his  parents  being  Ernest  and  Frederika  Wendt.  The 
family  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1875,  locating  at  Lower  Canton,  where  the  father  embarked 
in  business  us  a  merchant.  Four  years  later  he  removed  to  Canton  and  there  both  he  and 
his  wife  still  reside.  The  period  of  their  residence  in  this  state  covers  almost  four  decades 
and   they   are    widely   and    favorably   known. 

Ed  L.  Wendt,  who  was  a  little  lad  of  si\  years  when  he  came  with  his  parents  to 
South  Dakota,  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  and  at  Augustana  College  of 
('anion.     After  putting  aside  his  textbooks  he  entered  his  father's  store  as  clerk  and  assistant 

and   For  twenty  years  was  identified  with  mercl Using.     During  this  period  he  also  devoted 

considerable  attention  to  the  real-estate  business  and  acquired  quite  extensive  landed  holdings 
in  his  locality  and  in  other  parts  of  the  state.  Eventually,  when  the  management  of  his 
investments  demanded  all  of  his  attention,  he  left  the  store  and  has  since  been  associated 
with  E.  -I.  Straw  as  a  member  of  the  firm  of  VVendt  &  Straw.  Success  has  attended  his 
undertakings  in  this  connection  and  he  is  widely  recognized  as  a  prosperous  and  enterprising 
business  man.  For  seventeen  years  he  was  a  member  of  the  board  of  directors  of  the 
Lincoln   County    Bank. 

(in  the  18th  of  October.  1888,  Mr.  Wendt  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Jessie  E.  Gage, 
oi  Missouri,  by  whom  he  has  one  daughter,  Zoe  Marie,  who  is  now  the  wife  of  E.  E.  Subert. 
In  his  political  views  Mr.  Wendt  is  independent,  always  supporting  candidates  because  of 
their  fitness  lather  than  because  of  party  affiliation.  He  has  served  for  three  years  as  a 
member  of  the  city  council  and  for  a  similar  period  on  the  school  board,  while  for  ten 
years  he  acted  as  treasurer  of  the  Chautauqua  Association  of  Canton.  His  religious  faith 
is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  to  which  his  wife  also 
belongs.  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masonic  order,  holding  membership  in  Silver 
Star  Lodge,  No.  4,  I''.  &  A.  M.,  of  Canton.  Mr.  Wendt  is  a  lover  of  clean  sport,  an  enthusiastic 
motorist  and  a  public-spirited,  loyal  citizen  who  has  ever  taken  a  leading  part  in  all  move- 
ments  instituted  to  advance  the   interests  of   his   home  city.     Cordial  and   pleasing  in  address, 

he   lii      i le   many    friends  who  are  attracted  to  him   not   only  on  account  of  his  genial  char- 

i  teri  tics  but  because  of  his  recognized  liberality  ami  public  spirit  and  his  high  standing 
in    business    circles. 


FRANK   M.   l;uul>. 


High    honors    have    come    to    frank     ML    Rood    in    connection    with    the    Official    direction 

oi   tl en    i     ol   the  emu .wealth.     He  is  now   filling  the  position  of  secretary  of  state, 

having  entered   upon   the  duties  of  this  position   in  January,  1915.     Accordingly,  he  makes 
his  heme   in    Pierre   but    has  business  interests  elsewhere.     He  was  born  at  Lenoxville,  Sus- 

Ii.inmi   county,  Pennsylvania,  October  13,   L856.     His  father.  John  T.  Rood,  who  was  bom 

in    Vfassachusetts   and   was  a    representative  of  one  of  the  old  colonial   families  of  that  state, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  921 

was  a  teacher  and  farmer.  The  mother,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Ruby  Rogers,  was 
a  native  of   Pennsylvania  and  both  parents  are  now  deceased. 

In  their  family  were  six  children,  of  whom  Frank  M.  Rood  was  ihe  second  in  order  of 
birth.  He  acquired  a  public-school  education  and  afterward  attended  Wyoming  Seminary, 
while  subsequently  he  pursued  a  business  course  in  a  commercial  college  at  Kingston,  Penn- 
sylvania. When  his  school  days  were  over  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  lumber  business 
at  Lenoxville,  Pennsylvania,  and  continued  therein  for  two  years  but  the  opportunities  of 
the  northwest  attracted  him  and  in  1877  he  settled  in  Deadwood,  Dakota  territory.  There 
through  the  succeeding  year  lie  conducted  a  lumber  business  and  the  following  year  he 
removed  to  Whitewood,  where  he  took  up  a  claim,  remaining  in  that  locality  for  a  year. 
He  next  went  to  Port  Meade,  where  he  became  owner  of  a  ranch  and  engaged  in  the  raising 
of  live  stock.  In  1893  he  removed  to  Stanley  county,  where  he  continued  in  the  stock  business 
until  1906,  when  he  disposed  of  his  interests  in  stock  and  land  there.  It  was  in  that  year 
that  he  was  elected  to  represent  his  district,  comprising  Stanley  and  Lyman  counties  in 
the  state  legislature.  He  afterwards  spent  a  year  in  Canada  and  on  the  Pacific  coast  and 
in  1908  he  returned  to  South  Dakota,  settling  at  Philip,  where  he  became  interested  in  the 
mercantile  business  and  in  real-estate.  He  still  has  his  holdings  of  that  character  and  the 
capable  supervision  of  his  business  interests  is  manifest  in  the  success  which  is  attending 
him.  He  has  placed  his  business  upon  a  safe  basis  and  is  deriving  therefrom  a  gratifying 
annual  income.     In  addition  to  his  other  interests  he  is  a  director  of  the  Bank  of  Philip. 

Mr.  Rood  was  married  May  28,  1886,  to  Miss  Eva  J.  Voorhees,  a  daughter  of  Abraham 
and  Jane  (Elliott)  Voorhees,  the  former  a  native  of  New  York  state,  and  the  latter  a 
native  of  Paisley,  Scotland.  Mrs.  Voorhees  came  to  America  in  her  girlhood  days  and  was 
reared  and  educated  at  Irvington,  New  Jersey.  Mrs.  Rood  was  born  in  Newark,  New  Jersey. 
By  her  marriage  she  has  become  the  mother  of  one  daughter,  Hazel  W. 

Mr.  Rood  is  a  member  of  Philip  Lodge,  No.  150,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  Oriental  Consistory, 
No.  1,  A.  A.  S.  R.  of  Yankton;  and  Naja  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  of  Deadwood. 

In  his  political  views  he  has  always  been  a  republican  since  age  conferred  upon  him 
the  right  of  franchise  He  was  born  in  the  year  in  which  the  party  became  a  national  organ- 
ization and  he  has  never  wavered  in  his  allegiance  thereto  since  he  cast  his  first  presidential 
ballot.  He  could  not  be  said  to  be  a  politician  in  the  usual  sense  of  office  seeking  but  in 
1914  his  fitness  for  office  and  his  well  known  fidelity  in  citizenship  led  to  his  selection  for 
the  position  of  secretary  of  state.  He  assumed  the  duties  of  the  office  in  January,  1915.  He 
is  now  directing  the  important  affairs  of  that  position  and  capably  meeting  the  duties  and 
responsibilities  that  devolve  upon  him  and  he  ranks  with  the  state's  successful  and  prominent 
pioneer  citizens  and  capable  public  officials. 


DOMINIC  DILLON. 


Dominic  Dillon  passed  away  upon  his  farm  in  Clay  county  on  the  7th  of  August,  1904, 
and  Ins  demise  was  deeply  regretted  by  all  who  knew  him.  His  birth  occurred  in  New 
York  city  in  1S44,  and  his  parents  were  Michael  and  Mary  Dillon,  natives  of  Ireland.  His 
father  was  a  cabinetmaker  and  quite  prominent  in  that  connection  in  his  day.  Following 
his  death  the  mother  of  our  subject  married  a  Mr.  Met  arty  and  the  family  home  was 
established  upon  a  farm  near  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin. 

Dominic  Dillon  attended  school  in  Wisconsin  until  he  was  sixteen  years  of  age  and 
when  eighteen  years  old  enlisted  in  the  Federal  army  for  service  in  the  Civil  war.  He 
became  a  member  of  Company  I,  Second  Wisconsin  Regiment,  and  at  first  served  as  acting 
Becretary.  Later  he  participated  in  some  of  the  most  noted  engagements  of  the  war, 
including  the  battle  of  Gettysburg,  ami  was  also  with  Sherman  on  his  famous  march  to 
the  sea.  He  was  with  the  colors  for  three  years  and  after  his  return  from  the  front 
worked  in  the  lumber  woods  of  Wisconsin  for  i\\^  years.  Although  he  was  not  wounded 
in  the  war  his  health  was  permanently  impaired,  but,  notwithstanding  that  handicap,  he 
lived  an  active  and  successful  life.  In  1869,  when  a  young  man  of  twenty-five  years,  Mr. 
Dillon  came  to  South  Dakota  and  took  up  a  homestead  in  Clay  county.  He  lived  there 
for    thirty-five    years    and    contributed    much    toward    the    agricultural    development    of    his 


922  HISTORY  OF  S<  lUTE   DAKOTA 

section  of  ili"  state  He  followed  general  farming  and  met  with  success  in  his  agricultural 
pursuits. 

Mr.   Dillon  was   married   in    1874   to   Miss  Catherine  McCarty,  a   native  of    Ireland,  who 

ivaa   I igh.1    i"  America   by   her  parents  when   three  months  old.     Her   father,   who   was  a 

farmei  l>.\  occupation,  passed  awaj  in  L893,  and  was  survived  for  seven  years  l>y  his 
widow.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dillon  became  the  parents  of  nine  children:  Bridget,  the  wife  of 
Id  Mart,  a  farmer  ol  I  laj  county*,  tins  slate,  by  whom  she  has  two  children;  Daniel, 
an  engineer  residing  in  Chicago;  William,  who  is  farming  in  Charles  Mix  county,  this  state; 
Michael,  an  engineer  who  is  living  in  Montana;  Joseph,  a  farmer  residing  in  Charles  -Mix 
county;  Walter,  who  is  at  home  with  his  mother  and  is  operating  the  homestead  of  one 
hundred  and  sixty  acres;  Mary,  the  wife  of  Frank  Morrison,  a  farmer  of  Clay  county; 
Margaret,  who  is  teaching  school  in  that  county;  and  Levenes,  who  is  at  home  with  her 
mot  her. 

Mr.  Dillon  was  a  democrat  in  his  political  views  and  for  three  years  served  as  county 
commissioner.  He  was  for  a  number  of  years  a  member  of  the  township  board  and  took  an 
active  interest  in  all  local  affairs  of  government.  He  was  a  loyal  member  of  the  Grand 
Army  of  the  Republic  ami  dericed  much  pleasure  from  meeting  his  old  army  comrades.  His 
religious  faith  was  that  of  the  Catholic  church,  of  which  bis  family  are  also  communicants. 
During  In-  thirty  years'  residence  in  (lay  county  he  witnessed  remarkable  changes  in  the 
State  of  South  Dakota  ami  .lid  all  i n  his  power  to  bring  about  the  transformation  of  the 
wild  prairie  hunt  to  cultivated   farms  ami  thriving  municipalities. 


HARRY  W.  JONES. 


Hairy  W.  Jones,  vice  president  and  treasurer  of  Jones  &  Company,  has  displayed  much 
business  ability  in  building  up  from  a  small  beginning  one  of  the  largest  grocery  and  bakery 
concerns  in  the  western  part  of  South  Dakota.  He  was  bom  in  Ottumwa,  Iowa.  March  '.I. 
I860,  a  son  of  Thomas  M.  and  Nancy  (Allcott)  Jones,  natives  of  the  vicinity  of  Columbus, 
Ohio,  ami  Zanesville,  Ohio,  respectively.  The  maternal  grandfather,  Mathias  Allcott.  emigrated 
to    this   country    from    England   and  settled    in   Ohio.      In    IMS   he   removed    with    his   family   to 

nil \\a    and    the   Jones    family    arrived    in    thai    city    Die    following    year.      The    latter    is   ol 

Welsh  origin,  the  American  progenitor  having  settled  in  Virginia.  The  paternal  grandfather 
of  our  subject   was  l.nos  Jones.     His  son,  Thomas  M.,  was  throughout  bis  active  life  a  sue 

cessful    farmer.      Mr.   and    Mrs.   Thomas    \l.   Jones    re ved    to   Rapid    City.   South    Dakota,    in 

l'liiu  and  in   1912  went  to  Santa   Barbara,  California,  where  thej   an-  now  living  retired. 

Harrj  W.  Jones  attended  school  at  Ottumwa  until  twelve  years  old,  when  the  family 
removed    to    Taylor    county,    Iowa.      His    boyhood    and   youth    were   passed    under    the    parental 

rool    and    he   was   a    young   man   of   twenty-four   years    when    be    left    home.      At    that    ti ,  in 

L884,  he  removed  to  the  Black  Hills,  locating  in  Rapid  City.  F'or  two  or  three  years  he  was 
connected  with  the  sawmill  business  and  then  spent  about  four  years  in  various  occupations 
but  in  1890  In'  embarked  in  the  grocery  and  bakery  business  upon  a  small  scale,  having  but 
a  limited  capital.  His  venture  proved  a  success  from  the  beginning,  however,  and  as  his 
I.    ources  grew   the  scope  of  his  business  expanded,  it   becoming  in  time  a  large  and  important 

enterprise     Some  time  ago  the  firm  name  became  Jones  A  C pany,  Mr.  Ji  aes  being  the  vice 

president   and  treasurer.     The  grocery  and  bakery  conducted   by  that   linn  have  now  been  in 

i he    almost    a    quarter  of   a    century    and   their    reputation    lor  goods   of   high   quality 

and  absolute  purity  is  firmly  established.    Their  patrons  are  a ng  the  best  people  of  Rapid 

I   'I       Mid    lb.-   volume  of  trade   is   steadily  growing.      Mr.  .lone-   is   heavily    interested    in    ranch 

lands  and   i     supervising  tin-  operation  of  sot f   his   faun  property,  devoting  his  land  to 

gem  ral  i  irm  ng.  He  i-  a  stockholder  and  director  of  the  Black  Hills  Wholesale  Grocery  Com- 
pany and  in-  intimate  knowledge  of  that  line  makes  him  a  valuable  member  of  the  directorate. 

ini  tin     i   i D mber.   issT,  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Jones  and  Miss  Jennie  McGee  was 

celebrated.  Mrs.  .lone-  is  a  sister  of  Judge  McGee,  of  Rapid  city,  and  is  highly  esteemed  by 
all  who  knov    In  i       By  her  marriage  she  lias  become  the  mother  of  live  children,  Inez,  Ruth, 

t  i : I   lara  and  Mary. 

Mr,   Jones    is   a    stanch    democrat    in    bis   political   allegiance   and    is   now   a   member  of  the 


HAUm    W  .  JONES 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA  925 

local  school  board.  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Elks,  the  Yeomen  and  the  Ancient 
Order  of  United  Workmen.  He  owes  his  gratifying  success  to  close  application  to  the  work 
at  hand,  the  habit  of  taking  forethought  and  a  reliability  of  character  that  enabled  him  to 
gain  the  confidence  of  people  when  lie  was  starting  on  his  business  career,  and  was  handi- 
capped by  limited  capital.  He  lias  always  been  strictly  fair  and  honest  in  all  bis  transac- 
tions and  the  growth  of  his  business  is  to  be  attributed  in  no  small  measure  to  his  probity. 
He  is  highly  esteemed  as  a  man  and  as  a  citizen  lie  lias  been  willing  at  all  times  to  give  of  bis 
best  tu  thr  public  welfare. 


W.  H.  WILSON. 


Since  1905  W.  H.  Wilson  has  been  connected  with  the  undertaking  business  in  Aberdeen 
and  has  now  one  of  the  well  appointed  establishments  of  this  character  in  the  city.  He  was 
born  in  Illinois  in  1S71  and  after  acquiring  a  public-school  education  entered  the  employ  of 
an  undertaker  in  that  state.  In  1901  he  removed  to  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota,  where  for  a 
time  he  was  associated  with  Andy  Gerup  in  the  furniture  business.  He  was  later  connected 
with  the  J.  V.  Moore  Furniture  Company  until  1905,  when  he  established  himself  in  the 
undertaking  business.  In  1909  his  present  building  was  erected  containing  a  chapel  twenty- 
five  by  one  hundred  and  thirty  feet  in  dimensions  and  with  a  seating  capacity  of  one  hundred 
and  twenty-five.  Mr.  Wilson's  establishment  is  well  appointed  and  its  equipment  is  modem. 
He  carries  a  fine  line  of  caskets  and  funeral  supplies  and  a  liberal  patronage  is  accorded  him, 
for  his  prices  are  reasonable  and  his  integrity  above  reproach. 

In  1895  Mr.  Wilson  married  Miss  Theresa  Murphy,  a  native  of  Illinois,  and  they  have 
become  the  parents  of  a  son,  Robert.  Mr.  Wilson  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Masons, 
in  which  he  has  taken  the  thirty-second  degree,  holding  membership  in  the  blue  lodge,  chapter, 
commandery  and  Shrine.  He  belongs  also  to  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Elks,  the  Modem 
Woodmen  of  America,  and  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  His  political  allegiance 
is  given  to  the  republican  party.  His  business  record  deserves  great  commendation,  for  he 
has  won  success  by  reason  of  his  integrity,  knowledge  and  ability. 


RICHARD  F.  BROWN,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Richard  V.  Brown,  president  of  the  Brown  Drug  Company  of  Sioux  Falls  and  thus 
active  in  the  management  of  one  of  the  more  important  and  extensive  commercial  enterprises 
of  the  northwest,  was  born  in  Seneca,  Ohio,  on  the  9th  of  March,  1858,  a  son  of  Abram  ('•. 
and  F.ucrotia  HJrayj  Brown.  In  the  public  schools  of  Ohio  he  pursued  his  education,  and 
in  1879,  when  a  young  man  of  twenty-one  years,  entered  the  Starling  Medical  College  at 
Columbus,  that  state.  Upon  his  graduation  with  the  class  of  1SS2  he  won  his  professional 
degree  and  in  February  of  that  year  made  his  way  westward  to  Dakota,  settling  at  1'lankin- 
ton,  where  lie  was  successfully  engaged  in  the  general  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  until 
1891.  He  then  removed  to  Sioux  Falls  and  engaged  in  the  retail  drug  business.  In  L90] 
the  wholesale  <}v\)^  house  conducted  under  the  name  of  the  Brown  Drug  Company  was  organ- 
ized with  Dr.  Brown  as  the  president.  The  business  met  with  splendid  success  and  was 
developed  along  progressive  lines,  becoming  the  largest  wholesale  drug  business  in  the  stale 
and  one  of  the  most  important  iu  the  west.  In  May.  1913.  their  establishment  was  entirely 
destroyed  by  fire,  but  immediately  a  new  structure  was  begun  with  the  result  that  their 
present  fireproof  building  is  not  only  one  of  the  city's  finest  commercial  blocks,  but  is  un- 
doubtedly the  finest  building  in  point  of  modern  equipment  devoted  to  the  wholesale 
drug  trade  in  the  west.  Dr.  Brown  has  demonstrated  the  fact  that  he  possesses  the  unusual 
combination  of  successful  medical  practice  with  ability  to  manage  with  equal  success  impor- 
tant and  extensive  commercial  interests. 

In  1SS4  occurred  the  marriage  of  Dr.  Richard  I'.  Brown  and  Miss  Minnesota  Cook,  who 
died  December  S.  1S9:5.  leaving  two  children,  Mary  R.  and  Rush  A.  Dr.  Brown  is  a  repub- 
lican   in    his    political    views.      He    is    in    hearty    sympathy    with    the    teachings    and    tenets    of 


926  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Masonry  and  lias  attained  the  Knight  Templar  degree  of  the  York  Rite.  He  also  lias  mem- 
bership with  tie-  Elks  and  is  a  membei  oi  the  Minnehaha  County  Country  Club,  the  Dacotah 
Club  and  the  Commercial  i  lub.  1!'-  cum*,  shunting,  fishing,  golf,  motoring  and  all  manly 
athletics  and  outdoor  sports  and  his  record  proves  the  truth  of  the  statement  that  almost 
equally  important  to  working  well  is  the  ability  to  play  well,  thus  maintaining  an  even 
balance  in  the  physical  and  mental  development. 


L.   A.   WEBB. 


I..  A.  Webb,  presidenl   and  treasurer  of  the  Webb-Carter  Shoe  Company,  is  prominently 

identified  with  commercial  interests  of  Aberdeen  and  it,  his  chosen  field  has  won  that  success 

which   comes    from    lung   experience   and    practical    ability.      He   was   born    in    New    York   in 

and  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  that  eity  and  in  Adelphi  Academy 

B klyn.     Following  the  completion  of  his  studies  he  went  to  Iowa  and  in   L882  engaged 

mi    the   si business   there,   following  this  occupation   later   in   Nebraska   and   afterward   in 

Watertown,  South  Dakota,  whither  he  moved  in  1S99.  In  1002  he  located  in  Aberdeen  as 
manager  of  the  shoe  business  controlled  by  the  Olwin-Angell  Company,  and  in  1909  he  bought 
I  his  business,  establishing  the  Webb-Carter  Shoe  Company,  of  which  he  has  since  been  presi- 
dent and  treasurer.  M.  S.  Webb  is  secretary  of  this  concern  and  1).  II.  Carter,  a  manufacturer 
df  Toledo,  Ohio,  is  vice  president.  The  store  building  is  a  twenty-five  by  sixty-five  foot 
structure  containing  two  stories  and  a  basement  and  is  modern  and  complete  in  every  detail. 
The  company  carries  only  the  highest  grades  of  shoes  and  has  always  on  hand  a  large 
and  well  Belected  stink  of  goods  which  is  marked  by  correctness  of  style  and  high  quality  of 
workmanship.  Mr.  Webb  gives  a  great  deal  of  his  time  to  the  affairs  of  the  concern,  and 
ifs  success  in  due  in  a  great  measure  to  his  well  directed  efforts.  He  understands  the  shoe 
business  in  principle  and  detail  and  is  a  man  of  excellent,  business  ability  and  sound  judgment. 
In  Isss  Mr.  Webb  married  .Miss  Mattie  S.  Danforth,  a  native  of  Vermont  and  a  graduate 
ol  Mount  llolyoke  College  of  South  Iladlev,  Massachusetts.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Webb  have  become 
ill'  parents  "i  two  children,  a  son  and  a  daughter.  Mr.  Webb  is  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian 
church  ami  a  republican  in  his  political  beliefs.  He  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Knights 
of  Pythias,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  \neient  Order  of  United  Workmen. 
In  business  circles  he  has  built  along  legitimate  lines  and  the  concern  which  he  has  established 
and  promoted  constitutes  an  clement  of  worth  in  the  community. 


i;i,ui;i;i;   iiaac 


Among   flic   business   enterprises   of   worth   at   Frankfort   the   hardware   store   of   George 

llaag.    established    in     L911,    si Id    he    mentioned.       He    is    today    carrying    a    large    and    well 

■  •I, it,, |    line   oi    both    shelf   and   heavy    hardware,  qualifying   him    to   meet    the   demands   of 

ii neral   public.      He  was  born  and   reared    upon   the    frontier  and   ha-   lieen   a    factor   in  the 

til  and  progress  which  are  bringing  this  section  of  the  country  into  its  present  state 
of  progress  ami  prosperity. 

The  birth  "i    Mr.  Haag  occurred  at    New-  rim.  Minnesota,  February  :.':.'.   1866,  his  parents 

1 I  rank  and   Margaret   llaag.  who  are  of  German  lineage.    The  son  began  his  education  in 

the    public    schools    ol    his    native   city,    which    he    attended    to    the   age   of    fourteen    years.      He 

then  1 an  to  learn  the  milling  business  at  the  Eagle  Roller  Mills,  in  which  he  was  employed 

for  fifteen  years,  during  which  time  he  thoroughly  acquainted  himself  with  every  phase  of 
tin  i  i  hi.--,  ii,-  afterward  purchased  the  Buffalo  Lake  Roller  Mills  of  Buffalo  Lake,  Minne- 
sota, ami  eonl  in 1  their  operat  ion  for  a  decade.     In  1906  he  bought  the  Frankfort  .Mill,  which 

he   managed   with   success  until   he  turned   his  attention    from    industrial   to  commercial  pur- 

11   In-   present  hardware  si in    Frankfort,  which   is  the  most  extensive 

in  i  •'  i  tion  ol  South  Dakota.  lie  tanks  with  the  leading  merchants  of  Frankfort,  and 
the  volume  oi  business  which  he  controls  well  attests  his  rigid  to  the  position  which  he  holds, 
lb-  al- ii     it    huh    interest    in    tour   hundred  acres  of    farm    land    in    Spink  county  and   also 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  927 

has  farm  land  in  Clay  county.  Minnesota.  He  is  a  man  of  determined  purpose  and  his  per- 
sistency and  industry  have  constituted  the  foundation  upon  which  he  has  built  his  success. 
He  remodeled  the  Frankfort  Mill  and  bought  the  attractive  residence  which  be  occupies. 

On  the  14th  of  June,  1892,  at  New  Ulm,  Minnesota,  Mr.  Haag  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Katie  Flor,  a  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Annie  Flor.  Our  subject  and  his  wife  have  two 
children,  namely:  Oscar,  who  is  a  student  in  the  State  College  at  Brookings  and  also  assists 
his  lather  in  the  conduct  of  his  business;  and  Edward,  attending  school. 

Mr.  Haag  votes  with  the  republican  part}'  and  for  three  years  he  has  filled  the  position 
oi  alderman  of  Frankfort,  exercising  his  official  prerogatives  in  support  of  many  progressive 
measures  which  he  believes  will  prove  beneficial  to  the  town  and  uphold  its  civic  interests. 
He  is  a  member  of  the  Modern  Woodmen  camp  and  of  the  Knights  of  Columbus.     While  he 

has  1 n  ;i   resident  of  Frankfort  for  but  a  comparatively  brief  period,  he  has  already  become 

widely  and  favorably  known  and  his  many  substantial  qualities  have  gained  for  him  the 
warm  regard  of  those  with  whom  he  has  been  brought  in  contact.*  It  is  not  difficult  to 
analyze  his  life  record.  All  who  know  him  recognize  the  fact  that  he  has  ever  been  a  busy 
man.  and  his  diligence  and  determination  have  gained  for  him  the  success  which  he  enjoys. 
Some  hold  that  prosperity  is  the  result  of  genius,  others  that  it  comes  from  fortunate  circum- 
stances or  influence,  but  the  life  record  of  Mr.  Haag  stands  in  contradiction  to  those  state- 
ments, for  it  has  been  through  persistency  of  purpose  and  industry  that  he  has  gained  the 
prosperity  which  places  him  among  the  men  of  affluence  in  Spink  county. 


ANDREW  LYCKHOLM. 


Andrew  Lyckholm,  merchant  and  farmer  living  on  section  7,  Garfield  township.  Clay 
county,  was  born  in  Sweden  on  the  22d  of  March,  1858,  a  son  of  Lars  A.  and  Caroline 
(Johnson)  Lyckholm,  who  were  also  natives  of  Sweden.  The  father  was  a  farmer  in  that 
country,  where  he  maintained  his  residence  until  1S74.  and  then  came  with  his  family  to 
the  new  world,  making  his  way  direct  to  South  Hakota,  where  he  took  up  a  homestead 
of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  upon  which  his  son  Andrew  now  resides.  The  land  was 
entirely  wild  and  unimproved  when  it  came  into  his  possession,  but  he  transformed  raw 
prairie  into  productive  fields,  erected  good  buildings  and  converted  the  farm  into  the  valuable 
property  that  it  is  today.  His  was  an  active,  useful  and  well  spent  life.  He  passed  away 
in  the  year  1901  and  is  survived  by  his  widow,  who  makes  her  home  with  her  youngest  son, 
Charlie,  who  is  a  resident  of  Vermillion,  South  Dakota.  The  family  numbered  seven  chil- 
dren: Andrew,  of  this  review;  Maggie,  the  wife  of  Si  Gruel,  who  is  an  agriculturist  of 
Marysville.  Washington;  John,  a  newspaper  man  of  Omaha,  Nebraska;  Lewis,  of  Clay  county; 
Peter  and  Annie,  both  of  whom  are  deceased;  and  Charlie. 

Andrew  Lyckholm  was  reared  in  Sweden  and  attended  school  there  until  about  fifteen 
years  old.  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  on  their  emigration  to  the  new  world.  He 
continued  his  studies  in  the  schools  of  South  Dakota,  remaining  in  school  until  eighteen 
years  of  agei  when  he  went  to  Minnesota,  where  he  worked  on  farms  for  ten  years.  He 
then  returned  home  in  issi  and  bought  eighty  acres  of  the  old  homestead,  beginning  the 
further  development  and  improvement  of  the  property.  He  continued  to  farm  this,  and  in 
1'902  purchased  forty  acres  more.  To  that  tract  he  has  since  added  until  lie  now  owns  two 
hundred  and   ten   acres   of   rich   and   arable   land,   all    in   a   high    state   of   cultivation,      lie    is 

engaged   in  umera]   farming  and  makes  a  specialty  of  f ling  cattle  for  the  market  and  also 

i  I  raising  Jersey  hogs  for  the  market.  Farming  ami  stock-raising,  however,  constitute  but 
one  phase  of  lii>  business  life,  for  in  1892  he  established  a  small  mercantile  store  which  he 
lias  since  conducted  with  growing  surecss.  A  postoffice  was  also  opened  in  his  stove  and 
lie  continued  to  aci  a-  postmaster  for  thirteen  years  or  until  the  postolfice  was  discon- 
tinued on  account  of  the  establishment   of  the  rural   free  delivery   route. 

In  1882  M,..  Lyckholm  wedded  Miss  Annie  Lewis,  a  native  of  Minnesota,  by  whom  In- 
had  three  children,  two  of  whom  died  in  infamy.  The  surviving  son  is  Anton  I...  who  was 
'•'lie  ate. I   in   Minnesota   and   is  now  an  agriculturist   residing   in    lied    Wing,  that  state,     lor 

hi ■ 1   wife  Mr.  Lyckholm  chose  Miss  Christina    Hedberg,  a   daughter  of  Erick  Hedberg, 

who  i-  a   native  of  Sweden,  but   is  now  living  in  North  Dakota.     On  December   12,  1900,  was 


928  HIST!  )RY  <  )F  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

i    ated  the  marriage  oi   Mr.  Lyckholm  and   Miss  Martha   Larson,  a  native  of  Sweden  and 

a  daughter  of  Lars  and  Bertha  il'iersoni  I. arson,  who  ha\o  spent  their  entire  lives  in  tliat 
Bj  occupation  the  father  is  a  fanner.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Larson  became  the  parents 
•  'i  eighi  children,  as  follows:  one  who  died  in  infancy;  Mrs.  Martha  Lyckholm;  Lars,  who 
lives  with  his  parents;  <  hristina,  who  is  the  wife  of  Olaf  Erickson  and  resides  in  Sweden; 
Peter,  also  a  resident  oi  Sweden;  Bertha,  the  wife  of  (ail  Johnson,  who  makes  his  home 
in  Claj  county,  South  Dakota;  Carl,  of  Winnipeg,  Canada;  and  Julia,  who  is  the  wife  of 
Morton  Lestrum,  of  Sweden.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lyckholm  are  highly  esteemed  people  and  enjoy 
the  warm   regard  of  ail  who  know  them. 

In  politics  Mr.  Lyckholm  is  independent  and  is  broad  and  liberal  in  his  political  views, 
as  he  is  upon  various  other  questions.  He  served  for  two  years  as  justice  of  the  peace,  hut 
has  never  been  an  office  seeker.  He  belongs  to  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  of 
which  he  is  a  past  mastei  and  be  has  tilled  all  of  the  chairs  in  that  organization.  He  finds 
recreation  and  pleasure  in  fishing  and  to  that  sport  devotes  his  leisure  hours,  but  on  the 
whole  bis  has  been  a  busy  life  and  from  the  age  of  eighteen  be  has  depended  upon  his 
own    resources,   winning   through    individual   effort    the  success   which   he   now   enjoys. 


HERMAN   H.   COOK. 


Herman  II.  Cook  is  president  of  the  Marion  Bank  at  Marion.  Turner  county,  and  is  a 
young  man  of  business  enterprise  and  ability  who  is  gradually  forging  to  the  front  in 
financial  circles.  He  was  horn  in  Cedar  county.  Iowa,  on  the  24th  of  April.  1884,  a  son  of 
Fritz  and  Sophie  Cook,  tin    former  a  farmer  and  hotel  proprietor. 

Herman  II.  Cook,  spending  the  days  of  his  boyhood  and  youth  at  his  parents'  home  in 
Iowa,  was  educated  iii  the  public  schools  and  afterward  attended  Ilrown's  Business  College 
at  Davenport,  that  state,  lie  made  his  initial  step  in  the  busines>  world  by  becoming  con- 
nected with  mercantile  interests  in  Sunburv.  being  thus  engaged  for  three  years.  (In  the 
expiration  of  tint  period  he  sold  out  and  bought,  a  controlling  interest  in  the  Farmers  & 
Merchants  Hank  at  Verdon,  South  Dakota,  of  which  he  became  the  cashier.  He  was  active 
in  the  management  and  control  of  the  latter  institution  and  contributed  to  its  success,  while 
at  the  same  tine  he  gained  valuable  experience  along  banking  lines.  lie  afterward  pur- 
chased the  hank  at  .Marion,  increased  the  capital  and  incorporated  the  institution.  The 
business  oi  (lie  hank  has  more  than  doubled  since  Mr.  took  took  charge  and  his  broad 
ami  progressive  policy  is  manifest  in  the  continued  sue, -ess  oi  the  institution.  A  general 
banking  business  is  now  conducted  and  the  clientage  is  constantly  increasing,  for  the 
methods  of  the  house  c mend  it  to  the  patronage  and  support  of  the  public. 

On  March  ."..  1909,  Mr.  <  ook  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma  Carstens,  by  whom 
lie  has  one  child.  Fritz  Carstens.  The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Lutheran 
church,  while  fraternally  Mr.  Cook  is  connected  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  politically 
with  the  democratic  parly.  He  is  a  wide-awake,  alert  and  energetic  business  man  and  while 
he  concentrates  his  attention  upon  tin'  management  of  the  bank,  he  does  not  hesitate  to 
ate  n  those  public  movements  which  work  for  the  benefii  and  upbuilding  of  the 
d  -i  i  el    iii   which  he   makes  his  home. 


JOHN   PAUL  BLEEG. 

John    Paul    Ml.  eg,  one  of   Hi,,   progressive  and   successful    business   men   of   Sioux    falls, 

pi nentl?    c tccted    « il  h   automobile    interests    being   at    the   head   of  the  John    I'.    Bleeg 

Company,  was  born  in  Davenport,  Iowa,  October  5,  1870.   lie  is  a  son  of  George  and  Katharine 

•oi  hi  i   I  ;li  c  '    lie.  i ,.,-  born  in  Copenhagen,  I  ten  mark,  ami  the  hitler  in  Hamburg,  Germany. 

When  John   I'. ml   Bleeg  was  eleven  years  of  age  his  parents  removed  to  Ainsworth,  Iowa, 

where   he   attended   sc) I    'or    five   year-,   and    was   afterward    for    four  years   in   school   at 

Lenox,  Iowa,  and  for  live  nth-  a  student  in  a  business  college  at  Creston,  Iowa.    At  the  age 

ol    twentj   t\ i  hi    mi   th.'   read   as  salesman    for  a   Council    Bluffs   business  house  ami 


JOHN    P.   I'.I.KIJ; 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  931 

remained  in  that  connection  until  the  spring  of  1902,  when  he  came  to  Sioux  Fulls,  South 
Dakota,  where,  in  partnership  with  H.  II.  Van  Brunt,  he  opened  a  wholesale  implement  house. 
This  business  existed  until  August  1,  1909,  when  tie'  partners  disposed  of  their  stock  and 
began  dealing  in  automobiles.  In  1911  H.  II.  Van  Brunt  died  and  his  brother,  \V.  K.  Van 
Brunt,  became  a  member  of  the  firm.  In  June,  I'.UM,  the  company  was  reorganized  under  the 
name  of  the  Van  Brunt-Bleeg  Company,  but  in  the  spring  of  1914  Mr.  Bleeg  sold  his  inter- 
est ami  organized  a  new  concern  under  the  name  of  the  John  I'.  Bleeg  Company.  In  that  year 
he  erected  a  tine  modern  building,  in  which  lie  has  since  conducted  a  wholesale  automobile 
business  and  garage.  It  is  located  on  Ninth  street  and  is  known  as  the  Bleeg  building,  it 
being  the  finest  and  most  complete  of  its  kind  in  the  state.  Mr.  Bleeg  handles  the  Hudson 
cars  exclusively  and  his  enterprise  and  business  ability  have  done  much  toward  promoting 
the  material  prosperity  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  known  as  a  resourceful,  farsighted  and  dis- 
criminating business  man  and  has  made  these  qualities  the  basis  of  a  well  deserved  success. 

(in  the  23d  of  November,  1903,  at  Andover,  New  York,  Mr.  Bleeg  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  Miss  Agnes  Pardon,  and  they  have  become  tin'  parents  of  two  children:  Katharine 
and  John  Pardon.  Mr.  Bleeg  is  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  gives  lus  political 
allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He  holds  membership  in  the  Elks,  the  Dacotah  and  Coun- 
try Clubs  and  is  widely  and  favorably  known  in  the  social  life  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  one  of 
the  representative  and  popular  citizens  of  the  community  and  in  business  circles  has  made 
for  himself  an  enviable  position. 


WILLIAM  WALTER  WARNER. 

William  Walter  Warner,  well  known  in  educational  circles  of  South  Dakota,  now  holds 
the  position  of  county  superintendent  of  schools  in  Stanley  county  and  his  labors  in  this 
connection  have  been  farreaching  and  beneficial.  His  birth  occurred  in  Oakdale,  Nebraska, 
on  the  20th  of  November,  1879,  his  parents  being  Thomas  and  Mary  E.  (Love)  Warner,  who 
became  pioneers  of  Nebraska  in  1870.  They  exemplified  high  ideals  in  their  daily  lives  anil 
fostered  in  their  children  love  for  the  good,  the  true  and  the  beautiful.  Both  the  paternal 
and  maternal  grandfathers  of  our  subject  participated  in  the  Civil  war. 

In  1900  William  W.  Warner  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching,  first  acting  as  instructor 
in  a  country  school  and  subsequently  going  into  the  grammar  grades.  Later  he  was  made 
principal  at  Saint  Edward,  Nebraska,  and  in  1908  took  up  a  homestead  in  South  Dakota, 
while  two  years  later  he  was  put  in  charge  of  the  schools  at  Philip,  this  state.  In  1911!  he 
In' nine  superintendent  of  schools  in  Stanley  county  and  in  this  important  position  is  doing 
much  t Lvance  the  standard  of  efficiency  along  educational  lines. 

(hi  the  9th  of  July,  1909,  at  Neligh,  Nebraska,  Mr.  Warner  was  united  in  marriage  to 
Miss  Claudia  Getchell,  her  father  being  John  W.  Getehell.  In  religious  faith  Mr.  Warner  is 
a  Methodist,  lie  makes  his  home  in  Fort  Pierre  and  is  widely  recognized  as  an  esteemed 
and  valued  citizen  of  his  community. 


ANTOINETTE  V.  BRUCE. 

It  is  often  -aid  that  death  loves  a  shining  mark — an  expression  that  found  verification 
when  .Miss  Antoinette  V.  Bruce  passed  away  in  Portland.  Oregon,  on  the  18th  of  September, 
1914.  South  Dakota  was  proud  to  number  her  among  those  who  have  stood  for  art  culture 
in  the  -tati'.  She  began  her  musical  education  at  Yankton  College  and  afterward  became 
a  music  student  in  the  University  of  South  Dakota.  It  was  recognized  that  her  talents  were 
of  superior  order  and  lor  their  further  cultivation  she  went,  abroad,  studying  at  Leipzig.  Get 
n  any.  ami  also  spending  six  years  under  the  instruction  of  famous  masters  in  Milan  and 
Florence. 

While  pursuing  her  studies  abroad  Miss  Bruce  attracted  the  attention  of  the  best 
known  artist-  of  Europe,  she  was  accorded  tic  distinction  of  being  the  only  American 
legally   acknowledged  a-  the  representative  of   the  old   Maestro   Leoni,  having   been   given   a 


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certificate  stamped  and  registered  by  the  Italian  government  and  the  American  consul  at 
Milan.  She  also  received  flattering  testimonials  from  such  famous  masters  a-  Mao-tri  Saba 
tine,  Castellano,  Braglia  and  Madame  Bonade  and  Herr  Bruno  Zavintscher.  She  was  offered 
a  professoressa  of  a  conservatory  i..  lie  opened  in  the  fall  of  1914  at  Nottingham,  England, 
under  tin-  auspices  oi  the  Duke  of  Portland,  dust  before  her  death.  Mi->  Bruce  completed 
a  rangements  tor  accepting  a  position  to  appear  during  the  winter  in  the  prima  donna  roles 
of  "11  Trovatore"  ami  "Cavalleria  Rusticana"  in  a  tour  of  Italy.  It  was  with  the  deepest 
regret  that  the  news  of  the  death  of  Miss  Bruce  was  received  in  Yankton  and  throughout 
the  -tate  wherever  she  was  known,  while  her  passing  was  a  distinct  loss  to  the  artist  world, 
i-  t"  lew  are  given  the  marvelous  powers  and  ability  which  she  displayed. 


FRANK  II.  WEATHERWAX. 

irank  II.  VVeatherwax,  a  progressive  ami  enterprising  young  business  man  of  Sioux 
Falls,  well  known  as  the  proprietor  of  a  first  class  clothing  store,  was  born  in  Spring  Moun- 
tain. Ohio.  May  13,  1887,  a  son  of  George  A.  and  Sarah  Ellen  (Hawn)  VVeatherwax.  In  the 
acquirement  of  an  education  he  attended  Kenyon  Military  Academy  at  Gambier,  Ohio,  grad- 
uating from  this  institution  in  1904.  He  afterward  attended  Kenyon  College,  from  which 
iie  was  graduated  in  1908,  and  two  years  later  he  removed  to  Sioux  balls,  opening  the 
clothing  stoic  which  he  has  since  conducted.  He  has  a  modern  establishment  and  controls 
a  large  and  representative  patronage,  for  he  keeps  only  goods  of  high  quality  and  follows 
always  the  most   practical  ami  progressive  methods. 

On  the  26th  of  .January,  llill.  at  Springboro,  Pennsylvania,  Mr.  Weatherwax  was  united 
in  marriage  to  Miss  Donna  M.  King  and  both  are  well  known  in  social  circles  of  Sioux  Falls. 
Mr.  Weatherwax  is  a  member  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  gives  his  political  allegiance 
to  the  republican  party  and  belongs  to  the  Masons,  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Inde- 
pendent Older  of  Odil  Fellows.  Although  still  a  young  man  he  has  already  met  with  excellent 
success  in  the  conduct  of  his  interests  and,  being  ambitious  and  enterprising,  he  will  undoubt- 
edly be  carried  forward  into  still  more  important  relations  with  the  business  life  of  the 
community. 


FRANK   L.   MEASE. 


Thirty-three  years  have  come  and  gone  since  I  rank  L.  Mease  established  his  home  in 
Zenith  Dakota  ami  for  an  extended  period  he  has  been  widely  known  as  the  proprietor 
of  the  Daily  and   Weekly  Sentinel,  published  at   Madison.      He  was  born  March    16,   1860,  in 

I  '.'Fit lounty,    Iowa,   ami    after   attending    the   common    and    public    schools   entered    Tilford 

Academy  at  Vinton,  that  state.  Subsequently  he  spent  three  years  as  a  student  in  the 
State  I  niversity  of  Iowa  ami  in  April,  iss:.>.  when  a  young  man  ol  twenty-two  years,  came 
t<.  the  territory  of  Dakota,  settling  in  Mitchell.  Four  years  passed,  and  in  issr,  be  removed 
tn  Madison,  where  he  took  possession  of  the  Sentinel,  a  republican  weekly  uewspaper,  which 
he  has  since  owned  and  published,  lb'  continued  it  simply  as  a  weekly  until  ISO.'!,  when  he 
brought  out  the  first  issue  of  the  daily,  and  now  hi'  publishes  both  daily  and  weekly  editions 
of  the  Sentinel  ami  for  each  finds  a  wide  circulation.  The  paper  is  an  attractive  journal, 
'•Mine  evcrj  evidence  ol  modern  ideas  ami  progressiveness  in  newspaper  publication.  For  a 
decade  Mr.  Mease  published  the  state  Journal  of  Education,  issued  monthly,  lie  has  been 
active  in  other  fields,  for  be  served  as  postmaster  of  Madison  for  eight  years,  tilling  the 
po  on  from  1896  until  1905,  and  for  two  years  was  (be  president  of  the  Madison  Com- 
'o  n  i.i I  tbib  ami  secretary  of  Ho  bake  County  Fair  Association.  He  stands  for  progress  and 
'  ne  nl  along  all  those  lines  which  work  for  (he  betterment  of  conditions  that  affect  the 
':-  in-.  1 1  interest s  ,,f  society. 

In  is'.in  Mr.  Mease  married  Miss  b  Nora  Scoggin,  of  Madison,  and  to  them  have  been 
born  two  sons:  Myron  I-'..  who  is  a  student  in  tlo  slate  University  at  Vermillion;  and  John 
Horace,  a  student    in  foe  College,  Cedar  Rapids,   Iowa,     Frank    b.   Mease  has  not.  only  been 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  933 

an  intetested  witness  of  the  wonderful  progress  of  South  Dakota  in  the  last  third  of  a  cen- 
tury, but  lie  has  also  to  the  extent  of  his  power  and  opportunities  cooperated  largely  in  all 
that  has  wrought  for  present-day  conditions. 


HENRY  AMOS   PERRITON. 


Henry  Amos  Perriton,  a  representative  and  esteemed  citizen  of  Huron,  there  opened  a 
drug  store  in  July,  1907,  and  has  since  conducted  the  same  with  gratifying  and  well  merited 
success.  His  birth  occurred  in  Illinois  in  1S77,  his  parents  being  J.  S.  and  Jean  Scott  (Lind- 
say) Perriton.  who  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1SS2  and  located  at  Ashton.  The  father  took  up 
a  tract  of  government  land  and  three  years  later  embarked  in  the  butchering  business.  He  is 
now  living  retired  at  Huron,  enjoying  the  fruits  of  his  former  labor  in  well  earned  ease. 
His  wife  was  called  to  her  final  rest  on  the  28th  of  August,  1905. 

Henry  A.  Perriton,  who  was  a  little  lad  of  five  years  when  he  came  to  this  state  with 
his  parents,  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  and  subsequently  attended  the 
Universtiy  of  South  Dakota  at  Vermillion  for  four  years,  while  in  1902  he  was  graduated 
from  the  Highland  Talk  College  of  Pharmacy  at  Des  Moines,  Iowa.  In  1903  he  removed  to 
Huron  and  there  identified  himself  with  the  drug  business,  working  in  various  capacities.  In 
July,  1907,  he  opened  a  drug  store  on  his  own  account  and  has  thus  remained  in  business 
throughout  the  intervening  eight  years.  He  carries  a  complete  and  attractively  arranged  stock 
of  drugs  and  druggists'  sundries  and  well  merits  the  liberal  patronage  which  is  acceorded  him. 
'On  the  1st  of  July,  1905,  Mr.  Perriton  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth  Lee 
Halk,  of  Lexington,  Virginia,  her  parents  being  Alexander  E.  and  Virginia  Halk.  The  father 
is  deceased,  but  the  mother  survives  and  now  lives  with  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Perriton. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Perriton  is  a  republican,  strongly  advocating  and  supporting 
the  principles  of  that  party.  In  Masonry  he  is  identified  with  the  blue  lodge,  the  chapter, 
the  commandery  and  the  Shrine.  He  is  a  past  commander  of  La  Co  Tali  Commandery,  Xo.  6, 
and  now  acts  as  grand  sword  bearer  of  the  grand  commandery,  while  his  other  fraternal 
connections  are  with  the  Benevolent  and  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Knights  of  Pythias. 
Mr.  Perriton  possesses  a  genial,  courteous  manner  that  has  won  him  many  friends  among 
those  whom  he  has  met  in  his  business  capacity,  while  those  whom  he  meets  in  social  and 
fraternal  circles  have  retained  for  him  warm  regard. 


ALVIN   CONRAD    SCHOENEMAN. 

During  practically  his  entire  active  life  Alvin  Conrad  Schoeneman  has  been  identified 
with  the  lumber  and  coal  business  and  lias  now  important  connections  along  this  line  as 
secretary  of  Schoeneman  Brothers  Company.  He  has  charge  of  the  company's  branch  at 
Sioux  falls  and  has  accomplished  a  great  deal  of  important  work  in  this  responsible  posi- 
tion. He  was  born  on  a  farm  in  Pottawattamie  county,  Iowa,  March  18,  18TG,  and  is  a  son 
of  William  David  and  Theresa  (Friday)  Schoeneman,  natives  of  Germany.  After  their  mar- 
riage the  parents  came  to  America  and  settled  in  Wisconsin,  where  they  remained  about 
nine  years,  but  later  removed  to  Pottawattamie  county,  Iowa,  and  there  the  father's  death 
occurred  in  1897,  when  he  was  sixty-five  years  of  age.  He  was  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war 
and  served  as  a  private  iii  the  Forty-ninth  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry.  His  wife  has  also 
passed  away,  her  death  having  occurred  in  1910. 

Alvin  ( '.  Schoeneman  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Pottawattamie 
county,  and  later  studied  law  for  one  year  at  the  Iowa  State  University.  Following  this  hi' 
joined  his  father  and  brothers  in  the  lumber  and  coal  business,  which  they  had  established 

in  1893,  the  company  being  at   the  time  Alvin  C.  Scl neman  became  connected  with   it  the 

owner  of  five  plants.  Two  years  later  lie  went  to  Scranton,  Iowa,  where  they  had  purchased 
a  plant,  ami  hi'  remained  I'oi  two  years  as  general  manager  there.  At  the  end  of  that  time 
the  interests  at  Scranton  were  sold  and  the  company  moved  their  headquatrers  to  Eawarden, 
Iowa,  where  thej    are   -till  located.     Alvin  C.  Schoeneman  remained  at  Hawarden  until   1909. 


HIST  iRY  i  IF  S<  >l'TII   DAKOTA 

when  lie  came  t<>  Sioux  falls,  where  a  branch  had  been  established  three  years  before  and 
where  lie  liae  since  resided.  The  Schoeneman  Brothers  Company  is  one  oi  the  strongest  in 
its  line   in   the  entire   no  thwest    and   lias   twelve   retail   yards   in   Smith    Dakota   and    Iowa, 

ting    plants    at    Ireton,    [nv I.    Hawarden,   Sioux    Center,    Do Uvord,   Spencer   and 

ikee,  Iowa,  and  at  Sioux  Falls,  Eudson,  Fairview  and  Parker.  South  Dakota.  F.  B. 
Scl neman  is  pn  sident  ol  the  company,  A.  C.  Schoeneman,  secretary,  and  J.  11.  C.  Schoene- 
man, treasurer.  All  are  experienced  men  in  the  lumber  and  fuel  business,  and  eaeli  is  active 
in  the  development  oi  the  company's  fast  growing  interests.  The  Schoeneman  Brothers 
Company  erected  in  r.Hi  new  yards  at  Sioux  Falls,  having  outgrown  the  facilities  of  their 
old  plant.  A  verj  effective  and  somewhat  novel  idea  is  embodied  in  the  arrangement  of 
i  i  offices,  which  are  housed  in  a  residence  building  constructed  entirely  of  Schoeneman 
Brothers'  own  lumber.  The  visitor  meets  with  a  surprise  when  he  steps  into  the  building 
and  finds  himself  in  a  business  office  instead  of  a  drawing  room.  The  new  yards  of  the 
company  in  Sioux  Falls  have  excellent  terminal  facilities,  the  railroad  yards  adjoining 
the  lumberyards.  The  office  staff  is  courteous,  obliging  and  well  trained  for  dealing  with  the 
patrons  oi   t  lie  company  . 

On  the  nth  of  June,  1908,  at  Hawarden,  Iowa,  Mr.  Schoeneman  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Miss  Bessie  Etheld  Maxwell,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  two  children,  Evelyn 
and   Herbert    Maxwell. 

Mr.  Schoeneman  is  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian  church,  belongs  to  the  Country  and 
Dacotah  Clubs  and  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias  ami  the  Klks.  During 
the  pel  mil  of  his  resilience  in  Sioux  Falls  he  has  made  an  extensive  circle  of  friends,  and  he 
holds  the  esteem  and  confidence  of  all  who  have  been  in  any  way  associated  with  him. 


JEFFERSON  K.  DENISON. 


Clay  county  has  been  the  residence  oi  Jefferson  K.  Denison  during  his  entire  life,  being 
born  there  in  l s 7 :. .  He  is  a  successful  farmer  ami  stockman,  residing  on  section  IS,  township 
93,  range  51,  ami  is  well  known  in  hi-  locality.  Mis  parents,  Franklin  ami  Hannah  M. 
(Steele)  Denison.  natives  of  Vermont  ami  Pennsylvania  respectively,  came  west  before  their 
marriage  ami  settled  in  (lay  county,  Dakota  territory,  where  they  met  and  were  united  in 
wedlock.  Franklin  Denison  took  up  government  land  in  Prairie  (enter  township  and  in  the 
early   day-  operated   a   sawmill   on    the   Missouri    river   bottoms,   but    Inter  devoted   his  time  to 

iic.     At  the  time  oi  his  death  he  owned  four  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land,  which  has 

been  divided  among  his  heirs,  lie  passed  away  December  13,  1910,  having  survived  his  wile 
for  nine  years,  her  death  occurring  Dei-ember  4,  1901.  lb-  was  a  republican  in  early  manhood 
hut  subsequently  became  an  adherent  of  the  populist   party,  though  returning  in  his  allegiance 

to  the  republican  parlv   - e  time  before  his  death.     In  his  faiuih   were  lour  -mh:     Jefferson 

K..  oi  tin-  review;  ('barley  p.,  '■]  Prairie  (enter  township;  John  t '.,  who  resides  on  a  part  of 
the   homestead;   and    Frank   S.,  Vvho  died  when  twenty  years  of  age 

Jefferson   K.   Denison   was  educated   in  the  schools  of  Clay  county  and  by  assisting  his 

father   earned   detailed    knowledge  of   agriculture.      When    eighteen  year-   of   age   he   began   for 

II   and  three  years  later  purchased  his  first    piece  ol    land,  comprising  two  hundred  acre-, 

I'hieli  In-  still  own-.     In  addition  to  this  In-  now  hold-  title  to  live  hundred  and  sixty  acres, 

three  hundred  and  fortj   of  which  lie-  in  (lay  count}   and  two  hundred  and  twenty  in  Lyman 

nty.    With  1 1 xcepti i  two  hundred  acres  all  of  In-  land  ;-  under  cultivation  and  that. 

is  in  pasture,     lb-  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator  at   Vermillion  ami  is  one  oi  the 
o    ind  prosperous  men  of  his  county.     He  is  alert,  enterprising  and  prompt,  perform- 

I    tie-   time   when    they    may   be  done   with   the   least    exertion   and   with   (lie  greatest 

result      and  his  success  is  the  logical  outcome  ol  his  g 1  management. 

In  1891  Mr.  Denison  was  married  to  Miss  Nettie  Van  Steenberg,  who  was  bom  in  Penn- 
sylvan  ;hter  of   Edgar  and    Emily   Van  Steenberg.     Both   her  parents  were  born   in 

New  York  state,  where  the  lather  was  a  millwright  and  the  owner  of  a  sawmill.  After 
removing  to  Pennsylvania  he  continued  to  follow  that  occupation  until  his  demise,  which 
occurred  n  191  Hi  wife  had  preceded  him  a  number  of  years,  as  she  was  called  to  her 
reward  in   1900,     In  their  famih   wen-  -i\  daughters  and  one  son:     Ira,  a  resident  of  Jefferson 


MR.  AND  MRS.  JEFFERSON   K.  DENISON 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  937 

county,  Pennsylvania;  Mrs.  Mattie  Lockwood,  of  Clay  county;  .Mrs.  \Y.  A.  Dunn,  of  Ohio; 
Nellie,  a  resident  of  Ashtabula,  Ohio;  Mrs.  Allen  Blair,  of  Jefferson  county,  Pennsylvania; 
Mrs.  Denison;  and  Mrs.  Wade  Haugh,  of  Jefferson  county,  Pennsylvania;  Mrs.  Denison  was 
educated  in  the  State  Normal  School  of  Pennsylvania  and  taught  for  four  years  in  that  state, 
after  which  she  came  to  South  Dakota. 

Mr.  and  -Mrs.  Denison  are  members  of  the  United  Brethren  church  and  contribute  of 
their  means  and  of  their  time  to  the  work  of  that  organization.  He  is  a  republican  but  has 
never  desired  office,  being  content  to  limit  his  political  activity  to  the  exercise  of  his  right 

of   franchise.     Fraternally   he   is   a   mber  of  the   Modern   Woodmen  of  America.     He   has 

many  friends  in  that  order  and  also  among  those  who  have  come  in  contact  with  him  in  other 
relations  of  life. 


ARTHUR  J.  JORDAN. 


Arthur  J.  Jordan,  prominently  connected  with  business  interests  of  Sioux  Palls  as  the 
proprietor  of  a  planing  mill  and  sash  and  door  factory,  operated  under  the  name  of  Jordan 
Brothers,  is  a  native  son  of  the  city,  born  September  l'J,  1881.  His  parents  were  Charles  E. 
and  Rose  Mary  (Austin)  Jordan,  the  former  of  whom  was  born  in  Rye,  England,  and  came 
to  America  in  his  infancy  with  his  father,  William  Henry  Jordan.  Charles  E.  Jordan  was  a 
carpenter  and  contractor  by  trade  and  came  to  Sioux  Falls  in  1878.  He  was  the  founder  of 
the  firm  of  .Ionian  Brothers  and  continued  active  in  its  conduct  until  his  death,  February 
20.  1910. 

Arthur  J.  Jordan  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Sioux  Falls  and  the 
Sioux  Falls  Baptist  University,  graduating  from  the  latter  institution  in  1901.  Two  years 
later  he  formed  a  partnership  with  his  father  and  they  established  a  planing  mill  which 
they  operated  under  the  name  of  .Ionian  Brothers.  This  name  it  still  retains,  although 
Arthur  .1.  Jordan  has  been  the  sole  properitor  since  the  death  of  his  father.  He  has  built 
up  a  large  and  profitable  husmess  and  is  held  in  high  respect   in  business  circles. 

On  the  10th  of  August,  1905,  at  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  Mr.  Jordan  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  "Miss  Grace  A.  Fischer,  who  passed  away  March  s,  1911,  leaving  three  children: 
Mai  tin  Fischer.  Arthur  J.,  Jr..  and  William  Henry.  Mr.  Jordan  belongs  to  the  I  lac. tali  and 
the  Elks  Cluhs.  He  is  identified  with  the  blue  lodge  in  Masonry,  belongs  to  the  Knights  of 
Pythias  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He  is  a  young  man  of 
ability,  ambition  and  enterprise,  qualities  which  form  an  excellent  foundation  upon  which 
to   build   success. 


ADoU'H  OLANDER. 


Adolph  Olander,  owner  of  the  Olander  block,  in  a  portion  of  which  he  conducts  one  of 
the  leading  clothing  stores  in  Aberdeen,  was  bom  in  Sweden,  April  28,  1861.  He  came  to 
the  United  Slates  in  lssl  and  located  first  in  Minneapolis,  Minnesota,  where  he  remained 
until  L89S  engaged  in  the  clothing  business.  In  September  of  that  year  he  removed  to  Aber- 
deen, South  Dakota,  and  entered  the  employ  of  I.  Apple  &  Company,  in  whose  service  lie  con- 
jfejnued  for  >i\  years  thereafter.  Iii  1904  In  joined  D.  F.  Mel'herson  and  they  opened  a  cloth- 
ing -tore  which  the\  conducted  successfully  for  eight  years.  This  partnership  was  dissolved 
in  January,  1912,  ami  Mr.  Olander  built  the  Olander  block,  a  fine  business  building  twenty 
five  by  one  hundred  am]  twenty  feet  in  dimensions.  Upon  the  second  floor  are  offices  and  a 
studio,  but  tlii'  first  floor  and  basement  are  occupied  by  Mr.  (dander,  who  conducts  a  large 
clothing  establishment  there.  He  has  a.  well  selected  stock  of  goods  and  does  a  large  busi- 
ness, for  his  prices  arc  reasonable,  his  methods  straightforward  and  honorable,  and  his  in- 
tegrity  above  reproach. 

On  the  7th  of  October,  1890,  Mr.  Olander  was  united   in  marriage  to   Miss  Tena  Holm- 
berg,  of  Minneapolis,  Minnesota,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  five  children:     Emil, 

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HIST  IRY  <  »F  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

studying  law  in  the   I  Diversity   of  South   Dakota;   and  Ann ,  Adolph,  Jr.,  Car]  and 
Ruth,  at   home. 

Mi.   Olander    is   a   member   of   the    Wesleyan    Methodist   ehurch   and  gives   his   political 
allegiance   to  the   republican   party.     He  lias  made  good  use  of  his  time  and  opportunities 
i  ,,    (rears  has,   gone  bj   lias  gained  prosperity,  standing  today  among  the  representative 
busim  --  men  oi  the  city. 


i  iiaki.ks  s.  Mcdonald. 


arles  v.  McDonald,  a  successful  real-estate  dealer  of  Sioux  Falls,  was  born  in  Cromwell, 
Iowa,  September  L7,  1879,  a  son  of  Charles  W.  and  Dora  A.  (Cochrane)  McDonald.  He 
acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Indianapolis,  Indiana,  and  Council  Bluffs, 
Iowa,  afterward  attending  the  Iowa  State  University  at  Iowa  City.  In  l'JOU  he  went  to 
Butte,  Nebraska,  and  there  turned  his  attention  to  the  real-estate  business,  remaining  in 
i  m  m  for  three  years.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  returned  to  Council  Bluffs  but  alter  one 
jreai  run.-  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  since  1904  he  has  been  connected  with  real  estate  interests. 
He  controls  a  large  and  rapidly  growing  clientage,  for  he  is  known  as  an  expert  judge  of 
land  values  and  a  man  of  far-reaching  sagacity  and  unquestioned  integrity. 

On  the  25th  of  April,  1906  at  Sioux  Falls,  Mr.  McDonald  married  Miss  Alice  E.  Keenan, 
a  daughter  of  J.  H.  Keenan,  deceased.  They  have  become  the  parents  of  two  children.  Charles 
J.   and    Marian    Maud.  , 

Mr.  McDonald  belongs  to  the  County  and  the  Dacotali  Clubs  and  is  affiliated  with  the 
Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  K.Iks,  serving  as  secretary  of  the  state  association  in  101^. 
lie  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  from  1912  to  1913  served  as  a 
member  of  the  United  States  Mint  Commission  under  appointment  by  President  Taft.  He  is 
popular  in  both  business  and  social  circles,  and  is  today  regarded  as  one  of  the  leading  citizens 
of  the  community. 


L.   VV.    DANIELSON. 


L.  W.  Danielson,  prominently  connected  with  business  interests  of  Aberdeen  as  proprietor 
of  a  la.lie-'  outfitting  establishment,  was  born  in  Morris,  Minnesota.  February  7,  L880.  His 
parents,  J.  E.  and  Ida  (Norstrum)  Danielson,  are  both  natives  of  Stockholm,  Sweden.  The 
lathe:  was  thirteen  years  of  age  when  he  came  to  the  United  States  and  the  mother  fifteen. 
Latei  they  were  married  in  Minneapolis,  Minnesota,  and  in  1878  removed  to  Morris,  that 
~iate.  where  the  father  engaged  in  business  as  ■■•  general  merchant.  Both  parents  are  still 
living   and   continue  to  make  their  home  in    Morris. 

From  a  verj  early  age  L.  \V.  Danielson  has  been  connected  with  the  dry  goods  trade, 
for  when  i. .mtern  years  oi  age  he  entered  a  mercantile  establishment  of  this  character  in 
Morris  and  retained  his  connection  with  it  until  1904,  becoming  in  the  meantime  thoroughly 
acquainted  with  the  business  in  principle  and  detail.  In  June,  L904,  he  wen*  to  Duluthj 
Minnesota,  and  entered  the  employ  oi  F.  A.  Patrick  &  '  ompany.  As  a  salesman  for  that  ii mi 
he  came  to  Aberdeen,  South   Dakota,  in   1906  and  continued  in  their  employ  until  the   1st  of 

November,   1911,  when   he  resigned  Ins  positi n  order  I"  embark   in   business  on  his  own 

■  i  lie  opened  a  ladies1  outfitting  store  and  has  sine.-  successfully  conducted  it,  making 
it  by  liia  intelligent  ami  capable  management  one  oi   the  leading  concerns  of  the  kind  in  the 

H upies  a  building  twenty-live  by  one  hundred  and  thirty-eight  feet  in  dimensions] 

ooi  and  basemeni  being  used.  It  is  equipped  with  golden  oak  fixtures  and 
nothing  ted  which  would  add  in  anj   way  to  its  attractiveness  and  convenience.     Mr. 

Danielson    employs    fourteen    people    in    his   establishment    and    carries    a    line    line    of    ladies' 

furnishing      in-  ds  being  distinguished  by  their  corred   style,  line  workmanship  ami  higH 

quality.     His  patronage  i     I. ■  and  rapidly  increasing  and  it  has  been  accorded  him  in  recogj 

inii i   his  fair  and  honorable  business  methods. 

On  the  ith  <>i  August,  L909,  Mr.  Danielson  married  Miss  Mary  St.  ('lair,  of  Vinton,  Iowa, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  939 

a  daughter  of  A.  E.  St.  Clair,  who  is  engaged  in  tlie  automobile  business  in  that  city,  being 
agent  for  the  Ford  and  Paige  cars.  He  is,  however,  practically  living  retired,  being  a  man 
of  considerable  means,  an  extensive  cattle  dealer  and  landowner  in  former  years.  Mrs. 
Danielson  eame  to  Aberdeen  in  1908  and  opened  a  millinery  establishment.  She  is  now 
associated  with  her  husband  in  business  and  has  displayed  remarkable  business  and  executive 
ability.  She  has  charge  of  the  milliner}-  department  of  the  store  and  goes  to  New  York 
twice  each  year  to  buy  goods.  She  is  considered  a  very  shrewd  buyer  and  stands  high  both 
in  business  and  social  circles. 

During  his  residence  in  Minnesota,  Mr.  Danielson  assisted  in  organizing  Company  I,  Four- 
teenth Minnesota  Infantry,  of  which  he  became  sergeant.  At  the  time  of  the  Spanish-Amer- 
ican war  he  enlisted  for  service  in  defense  of  his  country  as  a  member  of  Company  E,  Four- 
teenth Minnesota  Volunteer  Infantry.  He  went  with  his  command  to  Chickamauga,  Ten- 
nessee,  and  later  to  Knoxville,  from  which  place  he  returned  to  Fort  Snelling  and  after  six 
months'  service  was  mustered  out.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Aberdeen  Commercial  Club,  the 
Flks  and  United  Commercial  Travelers.  In  politics  he  votes  independently,  supporting 
men  and  measures  rather  than  party.  His  business  record  deserves  commendation,  for  in 
the  field  of  commerce  he  has  displayed  rare  aptitude  and  ability  in  achieving  results  and  has 
at  all  times  employed  methods  which  will  bear  the  closest  investigation  and  scrutiny. 


GOODMAN  ELLISON. 


Goodman  Ellison,  a  well  known  farmer  of  Clay  county,  was  born  in  Pleasant  Valley 
township,  that  county,  August  29,  1869,  a  son  of  Bjorne  and  Anna  (Johnson)  Ellison,  both 
of  whom  were  natives  of  Norway.  The  father  was  seventeen  years  of  age  when,  in  1861, 
lie  accompanied  his  parents  to  America  and  in  that  same  year  enlisted  in  the  Union  army 
for  service  in  the  Civil  war,  remaining  at  the  front  for  three  years.  He  subsequently  took 
up  land  on  his  soldier's  right  and  later  proved  up  on  a  homestead,  all  of  his  land  being 
located  in  Clay  county.  He  passed  away  June  3.  1877,  and  his  widow  died  many  years 
later,  June  19,  1913.  They  were  the  parents  of  five  children:  Thore  0.,  a  farmer  of  Spirit 
Mound  township,  (lay  county;  Goodman;  Albert,  who  is  farming  in  Clay  county;  Isaac,  an 
agriculturist  of  Miner  county;  and  Joseph  V.,  a  retired  farmer  living  in  Vermillion.  In  1878 
the  mother  became  the  wife  of  Fred  Knutson.  a  native  of  Norway,  who  in  1870  emigrated 
to  the  United  States  and  located  in  South  Dakota,  taking  up  a  claim  in  Turner  county.  He 
now  resides  upon  the  Ellison  homestead.  To  the  second  marriage  of  the  mother  of  our 
subject  were  born  three  children:  [ngeborg,  who  died  in  infancy;  Ida,  the  wife  of  George 
Jensen,  a  farmer  of  Clay  county,  a  sketch  of  whom  appears  elsewhere  in  this  work;  and 
Alice. 

Goodman  Ellison  was  reared  upon  the  homestead  and  assisted  in  the  work  of  the 
farm  until  he  was  twenty-two  years  of  age.  His  education  was  limited,  as  there  was 
little  opportunity  for  obtaining  a  schooling  in  those  days.  When  a  young  man  of  twenty  two 
years  he  bought  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  school  land,  upon  which  he  lived  for  a  year. 
He  then  sold  that  place  and  bought  another  quarter  section  thirteen  miles  southeast  of  liis 
first  farm.  When  the  second  property  came  into  his  possession  it  had  but  few  improve- 
ments, but  he  immediately  set  to  work  to  develop  his  place  and  it  is  now  one  of  the  best 
farms  of  the  county.  The  fields  are  well  fenced,  everything  about  the  place  is  kept  in 
excellent  condition  and  the  buildings  are  commodious  and  well  adapted  to  their  purposes. 
Mr.  Ellison  owns  another  farm,  which  comprises  two  hundred  and  forty  acres,  and  it  is  also 
all  under  cultivation.  He  does  general  farming  and  also  feeds  cattle  for  the  market.  He  is 
a  stockholder  in  the  Spirit  Mound  Telephone  Company  of  Clay  county  ami  was  one  of  the 

nizers  of  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company  of  Vermillion. 

On  the  16th  of  March,  1893,  Mr.  Ellison  was  married  to  Miss  Carrie  Nelson,  a  native  of 
South  Dakota  and  a  daughter  of  Erick  and  Matilda  (Larson  I  Nelson,  both  of  whom  were 
born  in  Norway  lint  emigrated  to  the  United  Slates  in  J.856.  They  were  among  the  pionee: 
settlers  of  South  Dakota  and  the  farmer  was  a  freighter  during  the  Civil  war.  To  their 
union  were  born  twelve  children:  Nels,  of  California;  Ole  and  Lewi-,  deceased:  K:\chel,  the 
wife  of  George  Thorson,  of  Vermillion;  Chris,  who  is  tanning  in  Clay  county;   Mrs.  Ellison; 


940  HIST  >RY  <  'I    Si  >U  Ill  DAKOTA 

Belle,  the  deceased  wife  "i  Peter  Leikvold,  of  Clay  county;  Ossie,  the  wife  of  Harry  llin- 
cliffe,  :i  farmer  oi  (  laj  county;  Ole,  the  second  oi  the  name,  who  ia  farming  near  McMinn- 
ville,  Oregon;  Vlary,  the  wife  oi  R03  Piersol,  oi  (  laj  county;  and  two  who  died  in  infancy. 
Sir.  and  Mrs.  Ellison  have  six  children:  Etta,  who  is  at  home;  Terence,  who  is  a  graduate 
•it  Augustana  College  ai  Canton,  South  Dakota,  where  he  took  both  the  academic  and 
business  courses,  and  is  assisting  his  father  with  the  work  of  the  farm;  and  Amy,  Elmer, 
Lester  and  Amos,  who  are  attending  the  district  school. 

Mi.  Ellison  1-  liberal  in  Ids  political  views,  owing  no  allegiance  to  any  party  leader. 
He  ha-   served   upon   the  school   board  for   nine  years  and  now   is  clerk  of  that  body.     His 

ous  allegiance  is  given  to  the  Lutheran  church  and  he  takes  an  active  part  in  its 
work.  He  rinds  much  pleasure  in  motoring  and  has  attained  a  degree  of  prosperity  that 
permits  him  considerable  leisure  time,  lie  values  even  mure  than  his  material  success  the 
goodwill  and  esteem  of  his  fellow  citizens,  who  know  him  to  be  a  man  of  upright  character 
and  sterling  worth. 


1  II  \  ISLES  A.   CADWELL. 


Charles  A.  Cadwell,  a  well  known  resident  of  Sioux  Falls,  was  born  in  Griggsville,  Pike 
county,  Illinois,  March  7.  1860,  a  son  of  Addison  and  Martha  S.  (Burns)  Cadwell.  The 
fathei  was  born  in  Kentucky  in  1831  and  died  in  Pittsfield,  Illinois,  in  1910.  He  was  married 
in  L85S  and  had  three  sons  and  two  daughters,  all  of  whom  survive,  the  subject  of  this 
review  being  the  second  in  order  of  birth  and  the  oldest  son.  Addison  Cadwell  was  treasurer 
of   Pike  county,  Illinois,  for  one  term. 

Charles  A.  Cadwell  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Griggsville  and  New 
Salem,  Illinois,  and  later  attended  Chaddock  College  at  Quincy  and  was  also  a  student  in 
the   Wesleyan    University   at   Bloomington.      In    Issl    he   went   to  Maryville,  Missouri^  where 

a   relative   was  engaged   in   the   implement  business,  and   1 year  later  accepted  a   position 

as  traveling  salesman  for  several  implement  concerns  in  Illinois,  in  this  capacity  he  acted 
until  January  I.  1886,  when  In'  moved  to  Kansas  City,  Missouri,  establishing  himself  in  the 
real-estate  business  there.  In  October,  1889,  he  went  to  Neponset,  Illinois,  where  for  three 
years  he  conducted  a  retail  implement  business,  afterward  working  for  several  years  on  the 
road  as  a  buggy  salesman.  In  .Inly,  1899,  he  entered  the  employ  of  the  Moline  Plow  Com- 
pany ami  was  identified  with  that  corporation  until  the  lirst  of  August,  L915,  being  one  of 
its  most  reliable  anil  trusted  representatives.  I  hi  the  1st  of  September,  l!K)f>,  he  came  to 
Sioux  falls  as  manager  ol  the  branch  here,  conducted  under  the  name  of  the  Dakota  Moline 
Plow  i  ompany.  He  gave  practically  all  of  his  lime  to  the  affairs  of  this  business,  which 
he  managed  intelligently  ami  capably  under  a  policy  which  made  it  one  of  the  important 
in  titutions  oi   ils  kind  in  this  section  of  the  state. 

i  in  the  27th  of  December,  issr,  at  Bloomington,  Indiana,  Mr.  Cadwell  married  Miss 
M.ni  hi  if  Wallingford  ami  they  have  become  the  parents  of  a  daughter,  Margaret.  Mr. 
i  ad  'II  is  a  member  of  tin-  Methodisl  Episcopal  church,  belongs  to  the  Dacotah  Club  and 
the  blue  lull",  in  Masonry  ami  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  parly,  lie  is 
an    able    ami    farsighte'd    business    man.    broad    in    his    views    ami    progressive    in    his    ideas,    ami 

upon    these   qualilications   has   built    a    success    which    places    him   an e.    the   substantial   and 

repn    cntativc  men  of  Sioux  Falls. 


(il. At'  SEIM. 


Ola  I  Seim   iVas  w,.||  know  n  a-  a  general  emit  racl  or  for  a  period  of  a  quarter  of  a  century 

or  more  in  Deadw I.  being  closely  identified  during  that  time  with  building  operations,     lie 

i-  now  practically  living  retired  but  is  vice  president  of  the  Black  Hills  Trust  &  Sa\imjs  Bank 
and  i  proprietor  of  the  Seim  Hal  building.  He  was  born  in  southern  Bergen,  Norway,  Septem- 
ber 20,  1866  i  "I.  "i  \e|s  I.,  ami  Christie  Seim.  also  natives  of  Norway,  the  former  born 
November   L3,   1813,  ami  the  latin    in   L824.     The  lather  learned  the  trade  of  shipbuilding  in 


ol.AK   SKIM 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  943 

early  life  and  followed  that  pursuit  for  a  long  period.  Afterward  he  purchased  a  farm,  on 
which  be  lived  partially  retired  to  the  tunc  ol  liis  death,  which  occurred  i"  1905.  He  served 
in  the  regular  army  of  Norway  for  three  years.     His  wife  passed  away  in   L908. 

Olai  Seim,  the  youngest  of  their  seven  children,  attended  the  schools  of  southern  Bergen 
and  when  seventeen  years  of  age  began  learning  the  builder's  trade,  which  he  followed  in  Nor- 
way until  the  spring  of  1885,  when  he  eanir  to  America,  lie  first  settled  in  Iowa,  near  Lans- 
ing. Allamakee  county,  where  he  worked  at  his  trade  for  about  two  years.  He  then  removed 
to  Watertown,  South  Dakota,  where  he  began  contracting  along  the  line  of  the  Great  Northern 
Railroad,  which  was  then  being  built  into  Huron.  He  erected  houses  along  the  line'  of  that 
road  in  the  new  towns  which  were  being  established  and  after  two  years  spent  in  that  work 
arrived  in  Deadwood  in  the  spring  of  1889.  There  he  worked  at  his  trade  and  did  general 
contracting  of  all  kinds,  continuing  in  tin'  business  until  a  recent  date,  when  he  practically 
put  aside  business  cares  save  for  the  supervision  which  he  gives  to  his  invested  interests  as 
proprietor  ol  the  Seim  Hat  buildings  and  as  a  stockholder  and  the  vice  president  of  the  Black 
Hills  Trust  &  Savings  Hank.  He  is  also  owner  of  the  Seim  mine  near  Deadwood  and  has  a 
mine  formerly  known  as  the  forth  mine.  He  likewise  owns  stock  in  other  mining  properties 
and  i-  the  owner  of  the  Black  Hills  Steam  Laundry  ami  the  Black  Hills  &  Kilker  Garage.  He 
has  various  residence  properties  and  his  investments  represent  the  results  of  a  life  ol  well 
directed  activity,  energy  and  thrift.  He  is  now  numbered  among  the  substantial  citizens  of 
hi-  < niiiuity  and  his  prosperity  is  well  deserved. 

In  September,  1896,  Mr.  Seim  was  married  to  Miss  Eda  Martin,  who  was  born  in  Norway, 
near  Christiania.  Her  parents  never  came  to  America  but  still  occupy  the  old  homestead  farm 
in  Norway,  where  the  father  is  an  extensive  owner  of  timber  lands.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Seim 
have  one  child,  Ida  Solina,  eleven  years  of  age,  now  attending  school. 

Mr.  Seim  is  a  member  of  the  Benevolent  I'rotectivo  Order  of  Elks  and  of  the  Lutheran 
ehurch,  and  these  associations  indicate  much  of  the  nature  of  his  interests  and  the  principles 
which  guide  his  actions.  In  politics  he  is  a  democrat  and  served  as  a  member  of  the  city 
council  for  eight  years,  being  chairman  of  the  council  or  acting  mayor  of  the  city  lor  two 
years,  lie  ha-  ever  exercised  his  official  prerogatives  in  support  of  measures  for  the  general 
good  and  his  cooperation  in  citizenship  has  been  an  element  of  value  in  the  upbuilding  and 
progress  of  Deadw 1. 


BUELL  H.  SPRAGUE.  M.  D. 


Dr.  Bnell  11.  Sprague  has.  in  the  practice  of  his  profession,  specialized  in  surgery  and 
was  the  promoter  and  founder  of  the  Sprague  Hospital,  which  he  is  now  successfully  conduct- 
ing at  Huron.  He  is  a  native  of  the  neighboring  state  of  Iowa,  bom  December  6,  L886,  his 
parents  being  Hubert  and  Caroline  (Green)  Sprague.  He  supplemented  hi-  early  educational 
training  by  study  in  the  high  school  and  then  in  a  review  of  the  different  phases  of  business 
life  he  determined  upon  the  practice  of  medicine  a-  a  calling  which  he  believed  would  prove 
congenial  and  hoped  would  prove  profitable.  Be  was  graduated  from  the  Sioux  City  Medical 
i  ollege  with  the  class  of  1908,  and  has  taken  pest -graduate  work  in  different  centers  of 
learning  each  year  since  that  time.  He  is  a  very  close  student  of  the  profession,  keeping  in 
touch  witli  the  progress  "I  the  time-  along  the  line's  of  medical  and  surgical  science.  lie 
came  to  Huron  in  l'jlis  and  in  1910  joined  Dr.  Wood  in  establishing  what  was  known  as 
the  \\ I  &  Sprague  Hospital.  He  was  afterward  connected  with  the  Huron  Hospital  Asso- 
ciation as  surgeon  and  on  the  1st  of  January,  1913,  he  established  the  Sprague  Hospital, 
which  is  splendidly  equipped,  it  is  supplied  with  ten  beds,  has  all  the  latest  surgical  imple- 
ments and   equipment   and  the  utmost   attention    is   paid   to   neatness,   sanitation   and   all    those 

aids   ni    the    physician    and   surg i    that    are    new    regarded   as    indispensable.      In    his    practice 

Dr.  Sprague  has  always  specialize.!  in  surgery.  Me  has  comprehensive  knowledge  of  the 
component  part-  of  the  human  body  ami  the  onslaughts  made  upon  it  by  disease,  lie  possesses 
a  steady    nerve  and  i-  cool  and  collected  in  times  of  greatest   stress. 

On  the  25th  of  November,  1910,  Dr.  Sprague  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mi--  Jeanette 
Hendrickson,  of   Iowa,  and  they  have  a  pleasant   home  in   Huron,  which   is  the  center  of  warm 


944  IHSTt  >KY  <  IF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

ted   hospitality.     Dr.  Sprague  belongs  t"  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  to  the  Benevolent 

etive    Order    of    Elks.       Uong    i ■    strictly    professional    lines    he    is    connected    with 

the  South  Dakota  State  Medical  Society,  the  Sioux  Valley  Medical  Association  and  the 
American  Medical  Association  and  he  thus  keeps  in  touch  with  the  advanced  thought  of  the 
profession   learning  in  the  discussion  "i   the  work  of  distinguished  physicians  and  surgeons. 

He  is  a   \ g  man  but  has  already  achieved  success  that  many  an  older  practitioner  might 

well  envy. 


ANDY  C.   RICKETTS. 


rhe  record  of  Andy  C.  EUcketts  in  public  service  is  well  known  and  is  a  most  creditable 

for  capability  and   fidelity  to  dutj    have  ever  marked  his  public  activities.     He  is  one 

..i   ili.-  adopted  sous  of  Smith  Dakota,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Charleston,  Coles  county, 

Illinois,  September  29,  L875,  his  parents  being  Joshua  T.  and  Louisa  Anna  (Bensley)  Ricketts. 

II.    attended   the   schools  of    Kent   Pierre,   the   family  having  come  to  this  state  during  his 

early  boyl 1.     After  his  textbooks  were  put  aside  In-  became  actively  connected  with  the 

meal     market    and    thus    received    his    initial    bu.-ine-s    training.      lie    has    held    various    public 
to  which  he  has  been  called  by  his  fellow  townsmen,  who  recognize  in  him  the  qualities 

i    progresi  ive  citizenship,     lie  filled  the  office  of  city  treasurer,  was  also  chosen  city  auditor 

and  was  elected  to  represent  the  first  ward  in  the  city  council.     He  has  been  scl I  treasurer 

ol  foil  Pierre  and  was  first  elected  clerk  of  the  courts  of  Stanley  county  in  November,  1908, 
I.,  which  office  he  was  reelected  in  November,  L910,  L912,  and  l'J14.  He  is  discharging  the 
duties  devolving  upon  him  with  promptness  and  ellicicncy.  He  is  also  treasurer  of  the  Fort 
Pierre  volunteer  lire  department.  In  his  political  views  he  is  a  republican,  having  supported 
the  party  since  attaining  his  majority.  He  is  iii  thorough  sympathy  with  its  principles 
and   purposes  and  therefore  gives  to  it   unwavering  allegiance. 

On  the  9th  of  November,   1904,  Mr.  Ricketts  was  married  at  Fort  Pierre  to  Miss  Mable 
i     Barkley,  daughter  of  John  M.  Barkley.    They  have  many  warm  friends  in  the  city  where 

h.\  i. ■side,  and  their  home  is  a  hospitable  one.  its  good  cheer  being  greatly  enjoyed  by 
their  many  friends.  Fraternally  Mr.  Ricketts  is  connected  with  Hiram  Lodge,  No.  123, 
A.  F.  &  A.  \l.  of  Fort  Pierre;  Pierre  Chapter,  No.  22,  R.  A.  M..  of  Pierre  and  the  Flks 
Lodge,  No.  111.  of  Huron,  South  Dakota.  Almost  his  entire  life  has  been  spent  in  the 
northwest  and  it>  spirit   of  enterprise  and  progress  finds  an  exponent   in  him. 


EARL   R.   MEADOWS. 


Earl  R.  Meadows  is  the  junior  partner  in  the  linn  of  Lattimer  &  .Meadows,  general 
merchants  of  Thomas,  Hamlin  county.  South  Dakota  claims  him  among  her  native  sons, 
his  birth   having  occurred   three  miles   west    of   Thomas,  on   the  23d  of  January,   1890.     His 

Joseph    I      Meadows,   was  a    fanner   by   occupation,      He   CI to   South    Dakota   with 

irents  in  1879,  the  grandfather,  Francis  I!.  Meadows,  having  been  one  of  the  early 
-dileis  and  homesteaders  ol  this  part  oi  the  state.  Joseph  F.  Meadows  shared  with  the 
family  in  the  usual  difficulties,  hardships  and  privations  of  life  upon  the  frontier.  He  was 
.  ired  t..  the  occupation  ol  farming,  which  he  chose  as  a  life  work  and  which  he  followed 
until  called  to  hi-  final  rest.  He  wedded  Cinderella  Cunningham,  now  Mrs.  I).  W.  Lattimer 
ol  Thomas.  The  children  ol  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joseph  F.  Meadows  are:  Ear]  I:.:  Lyle  I.,  who 
Vnna    Ea  tlery;    Francis  I;.,  who  is  in   partnership  with   Lyle   F..  in  the  contracting 

and   building   i is   at    Hayti;    Arthur   F.,  of  Washington,  wh arried  Grace   Nichols,  oi 

'.'.  aterto    it ;   ii  ud  J.  Alfred,  at    home. 

Earl  l;  Meadows  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  Hamlin  county  and  received 
thorough    training    in    the    work    ol     the    fields,    to    which    he    devoted     his    attention    when    he 

was  not  busj  with  his  studies.  He  "as  only  sixteen  years  of  age  when  he  began  farming 
on  his  o\v ■count,  renting  a  tract  of  land.  For  four  years  he  carried  on  general  agricul- 
tural  pursuits,  .Inline    which   period    he   lived    frugally   and   economically   and   as   the   result 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  945 

of  his  industry  and  economy  Becured  the  capital  that  enabled  him  to  buy  an  interest  in  his 
present  business  in  connection  with  Mr.  Lattimer.  They  have  a  well  appointed  store  and 
their  success  is  increasing,  for  their  trade   is  growing   month  by  month. 

Mr.  Meadows  was  joined  in  wedlock  June  IT,  1914,  to  Miss  Emmaline  Axford,  a  daughter 
of  D.  M.  Axford,  one  of  the  pioneer  settlers  of  this  section  of  the  state.  Mr.  Meadows  is 
a  Methodist  in  his  religious  faith  and  is  a  Mason,  belonging  to  Sioux  Valley  Lodge  of 
Castlewood.  His  political  views  accord  with  the  principles  of  the  republican  party  and  he 
is  interested  in  all  lines  for  the  progress  and  development  of  his  section  of  the  state.  He  is 
yet  a  young  man  and  few  of  his  years  have  won  a  more  creditable  or  enviable  position  in 
commercial  circles.  He  is  fortunate  in  that  he  has  character  and  ability  which  inspire 
confidence  in  others  and  the  simple  weight  of  his  character  and  ability  has  carried  him  into 
important  trade  relations. 


ALEXANDER  R.  DEMPSTER. 

Sioux  Falls  with  its  pulsing  industrial  and  commercial  activities  is  continually  drawing 
to  itself  men  of  enterprise  who  recognize  the  opportunities  found  in  the  great  and  growing 
northwest.  Prompted  by  laudable  ambition  and  impelled  by  enterprise  and  sound  judgment, 
Alexander  R.  Dempster  came  to  this  city  to  establish  a  wholesale  distributing  house  for 
the  products  made  by  the  pump  and  windmill  factory  at  Beatrice,  Nebraska,  in  which  he 
is  interested. 

His  entire  life  has  been  passed  in  the  Mississippi  valley.  His  birth  occurred  in  Dundee, 
Illinois,  January  28,  1848,  his  parents  being  Alexander  R.  and  Jane  Btythe  (Whittakeri 
Dempster.  The  former  was  a  native  of  Aberdeen,  Scotland,  born  May  15.  1811,  and  in 
1832,  about  the  time  he  attained  his  majority,  he  came  to  the  new  world.  He  first  located 
in  New  York  city,  where  he  worked  at  his  trade  of  quill  making,  but  soon  after  his  mar- 
riage went  to  i  hi.  ago.  Illinois,  subsequently  settling  on  a  farm  near  Dundee,  Kane  county, 
that  state,  where  he  dovotid  the  remainder  of  his  life  to  agricultural  pursuits.  There  he 
passed  away  in  1893,  having  attained  the  venerable  age  of  eighty-two  years.  His  wife  was 
born  July  4.  1816,  in  New  York  state  but  her  father  was  of  Scotch  birth.  To  Mr.  and  Mis. 
Alexander  R.  Dempster,  St.,  were  born  ten  children,  equally  divided  as  to  sex,  of  whom 
three  sons  and  three  daughters  yet  survive. 

Alexander  R.  Dempster  of  this  review  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools 
of  Carpenterville,  Illinois,  and  afterward  attended  the  Elgin  Academy  at  Elgin,  that  state, 
being  graduated  on  the  completion  of  several  courses.  He  left  Elgin  in  1877  and  went  to 
(  hicago,  where  he  was  in  the  employ  of  Field.  Loiter  &  Company  and  subsequently  with 
Marshall  Field  &  Company  until  1*S4.  In  that  year  he  went  to  Beatrice.  Nebraska,  where 
he  became  connected  with  the  manufacture  of  pumps  and  windmills.  In  1895  he  removed 
to  Des  Moines,  Iowa,  where  he  established  a  similar  business,  while  still  retaining  his 
interests  at  Beatrice.  Fifteen  years  were  passed  in  Des  Moines  and  in  1910  he  came  to 
Sioux   Falls,   South   Dakota,  to   open   a   wholesale   distributing  house   in   order   to   handle   the 

I lncts  made  in  the  factories  at  Beatrice.     This  brings  him  into  closer  connection   with  the 

trade  of  the  northwest.  The  sales  now  cover  a  wide  territory  in  this  section  of  the  country 
and  tlie  business  is  a  growing  and  profitable  one.  Mr.  Dempster  has  already  become  recog- 
nized as  one  of  the  representative  business  men  of  the  city,  belonging  to  that  class  who,  while 
promoting  individual  interests  also  contribute  to  public  prosperity. 

'in  the  20th  of  July,  1871,  at  Dundee,  Illinois.  Mr.  Dempster  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Miss  Jennie  Crichton  and  to  them  have  boon  1h.hi  several  children:  Grace  Ethel;  Jennie: 
Mabel,  the  wife  of  Roswell  15.  Marsh  of  Fort  Pierre,  South  Dakota;  Edna  Alexandria,  the 
wife  of  Lee  A.  Lumbard,  of  \><~  Moines,  Iowa;  and  Arthur  Ruben  Dempster,  who  was  mar- 
ried November  26,  1914,  at  Mankato,  Minnesota,  to  Veva  Churchill,  and  is  now  conducting 
a  cattle  ranch   at    Fori    Bennett,   South   Dakota. 

The  religious   faith  of  the  family   is  that  of  the  Congregational  church   and   Mr.   Demp 
Ster  belongs  also  to   the    Masonic   lodge.      His   political   allegiance    i<   given   to   the   republican 
party,  hut   he  has   nevei    been  an   aspirant   for  office,  preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies 
upon   his  business  affairs    which    are  growing    in    volume   and    importance.      In    youth    he    made 


946  HISTORY  I  »F  Si  H Til  DAKOTA 

educational  opportunities,  in  manhood  he  has  made  equally  good  use  of  the 
foi    business   advancement,  and   his   determination   and   laudable  ambition   have 
cai  i  ied  him  into   impi  n  ta  m    i  elal  ions. 


EDWIN   R.   WINANS. 


Edwin  i:.  VVinans,  o1  the  leading  representatives  of  the  bar  in  Sioux  Falls,  was  born 

in  Albany,  Illinois,  November  l.  1874.  He  is  a  son  of  Aaron  and  Mary  (Provine)  Winans, 
the  Former  a  native  oi  Seneca  Falls,  Nev,  York,  who  was  a  stcai.il>.. at  pilot  on  the  Missis- 
sippi river  for  a  number  oi  years  and  died  in  Vermont,  Illinois,  in  1885.  He  had  survived 
his  wife  six  years,  her  death  having  occurred  in  1879.  Of  their  children  two  are  yet  living: 
Edwin  I:.,  of  this  review;  and  Ralph  L..  a  manufacturer  in  Chicago. 

Edwin  R.  Winans  acquired  his  preliminary  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Vermont, 
Illinois,  and  afterward  entered  the  Illinois  Wesleyan  University  at  Bloomington,  graduating 
in  law  in  L900.  In  L90]  he  came  to  Sioux  Kails  and  in  the  same  year  entered  the  law  office 
'■'  the  late  United  States  Senator  A.  B.  Kittredge,  for  whom  he  a.ted  as  private  secretary 
foi  ome  time.  In  1903  he  was  taken  into  partnership,  the  firm  name  being  Kittredge, 
Winans  ,S  Scott.  This  existed  until  Mr.  Winans  entered  into  partnership  with  I'.  .1.  Rogde, 
who  afterward  served  as  postmaster  of  Sioux  Falls,  and  is  now  deceased.  The  latter  firm 
was  dissolved  in  191]  and  since  that  time  Mr.  Winans  lias  been  engaged  in  practice  alone. 
■  •  large  and  representative  patronage  and  has  made  a  notable  reputation  as  a  strong 
and  forceful  practitioner. 

On  the  26th  ..I  October,  1904,  at  Sioux  Falls.  Mr.  Winans  married  Mis-  .Maud  R. 
O'Loughlin  and  they  have  a  daughter,  Elizabeth.  Mr.  Winans  gives  his  political  allegiance 
i"  the  republican  party,  He  was  judge  advocate  genera]  for  the  South  Dakota  state  Guard 
lor  one  year  and  is  very  well  known  in  fraternal  circles,  having  been  initiated  into  the 
Vlasonic  order  according  t..  both  the  Scottish  and  York  Rites.  II.-  is  past  master  of  Unity 
Lodge,  \...  tin.  F.  .V  A.  M.,  of  Sioux  Falls;  is  past  high  priest  of  Sioux  Falls  Chapter,  No.  2, 
R.  A.  M.-.  and  holds  membership  also  in  the  Shrine.  11.-  belongs  t..  the  Benevolent  Protective 
Ordei  "I  Elks  and  i^  pasl  exalted  ruler  of  the  local  lodge.  He  has  become  widely  known  as 
ii  man  of  more  than  ordinary  ability,  having  attained  an  enviable  degree  of  success  in  a 
profession  where  advancement tes  only  a-  a  result  of  individual  merit. 


THOMAS  II.  MOORE. 


Tliomas   II.   Moore  is  engaged  in  the  collection   business  and  has  proved  very  successful 
in  collecting  outstanding  accounts  that  but    for  his  efforts  would  have  remained  unpaid,     lie 

s  also   I  niieil   states  commissioner  and  count}    c issioner  of   Lawrence  county,  dividing 

his  tine  between  his  business  affairs  and  his  official  duties  and  finding  that   he  has  but  little 
leisure.     As  industry  has  characterized  him  through  life,  he  finds  pleasure  in  doing   well  the 

t  .    I.    af    hand. 

Mr.  Moore  was  bom  in  Nashville.  Tennessee,  on  the  411.  of  April.  1848,  a  sou  of  .lames  G. 

and  M.ny   Ewing   (Hiter)   M e.     The  father  was  born  in  Strabane,  County  Tyrone,  Ireland, 

and  the  inothei    in   Franklin,  Williamson  county,  Tennessee.     The  former  came  to  the  United 

h.  n   i .teen  years  of  age  and    for  a   number  of  years   resided   in    Pennsylvania   hut 

1  ■  hi  ■    removed  to  Nashville.     In    1846  he  became  a  naturalized  citizen  of  the  United 

lb-  was  a  manufacturer  ..f  harness  and  saddlery  and  supplied  the  Confederate  troops 

portion   ol    theii    equipment.     In    1871    he   passed  away,  having   survived  his  wife  for 

The  hitter's    family   were   well   known   and   her  grandfather,   Colonel   Thomas 

erved  in  the   Revolutionary  war.     He  was  born  in   Ireland  but  emigrated  to  North 

Carolina  in  colonial  days.     Members  oi  the  family  participated  in  all  the  subsequent  wars  and 

'     in    public   alia  i]  s. 

Thoirni     l !     Hoon    was   reared  in  Nashville  and  received  his  early  education  t  here.     From 
11  15    lie    attended    Noire    Dame    University    at    Notre    Da Indiana,   after   which    he 


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returned  to  Nashville  and  became  a  clerk  in  a  hardware  store  when  sixteen  years  of  age.  He 
continued  with  that  concern  until  1870,  in  which  year  he  removed  to  Lead  and  had  charge 
of  the  hardware  department  of  the  Thomas  James  store,  now  the  Hearst  Mercantile  *  ompany, 
until  1SS1.  In  the  last  named  year  he  removed  to  Terraville,  near  Lead,  and  acted  in  the 
capacity  of  timekeeper  for  the  Deadwood  Terra  Mining  Company  until  1883.  He  then  became' 
manager  of  the  George  Hearst  store  and  so  continued  until  the  spring  of  1880.  The  following 
year  he  removed  to  Sundance,  Wyoming,  and  engaged  in  the  grocery  business  there  until  1892. 
In  the  intervening  years  he  was  chief  chairman  of  the  board  of  county  commissioners  of 
Crook  county,  for  two  years  was  county  treasurer  and  for  the  same  period  of  time  deputy 
county  treasurer. 

In  1897  -Mr.  Moore  returned  to  Lead  and  engaged  in  the  furniture  business  for  two  years. 
At  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  entered  the  employ  of  the  Homestake  .Mining  Company 
and  was  connected  with  that  concern  for  rive  years.  In  l'J04  he  became  associated  with  the 
Lead-Deadwood  Gas  Light  &  Fuel  Company  and  for  a  year  had  charge  oi  then  Deadwood 
office,  after  which  he  was  manager  of  the  Lead  office  for  two  years.  In  1907  he  was  elected 
police  judge  of  Lead  and  served  until  1910,  holding  the  office  during  the  serious  labor  troubles 
that  occurred  at  that  time.  In  1911  he  established  his  present  business,  that  of  a  collection 
agency,  in  which  he  has  proven  very  successful.  He  is  persistent  and  uses  excellent  judgment 
in  his  dealings  with  people,  adapting  his  methods  of  procedure  to  conditions  of  the  case  in 
hand.  In  1908  he  was  appointed  l'nited  States  commissioner  for  South  Dakota  and  is  still 
serving  in  that  capacity.  Jn  the  fall  of  1913  he  was  appointed  county  commissioner  of  Law- 
rence county  to  till  a  vacancy  and  was  later  elected  to  that  position. 

On  the  19th  of  September,  1873,  Mr.  Moore  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth  R. 
Driver,  also  a  native  of  Nashville,  Tennessee,  and  a  daughter  of  Captain  Driver,  who  named 
the  American  flag  Old  Glory.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Moore  were  born  three  children:  Sadie  M.,  the 
wife  of  Dr.  John  H.  Graham,  of  Lincoln,  Nebraska;  Van  Dyk,  who  was  accidentally  killed  in 
Colorado  in  1910  when  thirty  years  of  age;  and  Elizabeth  D.,  who  married  Lee  B.  Dougan,  of 
Terraville.  South  Dakota,  where  he  is  superintendent  of  the  cyanide  plant  of  the  Mogul 
Mining  Company. 

Mr.  Moore  is  a  republican  and  has  always  been  active  in  politics.  In  1890,  during  his 
residence  in  Wyoming,  he  was  a  member  of  the  constitutional  convention  held  at  Cheyenne. 
He  is  a  member  of  the  board  of  education  of  Lead,  representing  independent  district  No.  0. 
Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  Golden  Star  Lodge,  No.  9,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  of  Lead,  of  which  he 
is  secretary;  Golden  Belt  Chapter,  No.  35,  R.  A.  M.;  Black  Hills  Council,  No.  3,  R.  &  S.  M.; 
Lead  Commandery,  No.  Is.  K.  T.,  in  which  he  is  recorder;  and  Naja  Temple.  A.  A:  0:.  N.  M.  S., 
of  Deadwood;  and  he  also  belongs  to  the  South  Dakota  Masonic  Veterans  Association.  Mr. 
Moore  has  gained  financial  independence  and  is  known  as  one  of  the  representative  business 
men  of  his  city,  being  also  held  in  high  esteem  for  his  many  admirable  traits  of  character. 


DAVID  EMANUEL  LLOYD. 


David  Emanuel  Lloyd  has  for  an  extended  period  been  active  in  business  circles  and 
in  the  public  life  of  Yankton.  He  was  bom  September  27,  1850,  in  Red  Wing,  Goodhue 
county.  .Minnesota,  a  son  of  Walrath  and  Johannah  (Anderson)  Lloyd,  who  emigrated  to  the 
l'nited  States  in  1 8."i:.'  from  Sweden,  settling  at  La  Crosse,  Wisconsin.  The  father  afterward 
removed  with  his  family  to  Led  Wing,  .Minnesota,  and  preempted  land  in  that  district,  but 
lived  again  at  La  Crosse  for  some  years.  In  1863  he  removed  to  Lansing,  Iowa,  and  in 
1878  became  a  resident  oi  Sioux  falls.  South  Dakota,  where  his  remaining  days  were  passed, 
hi-  death  occurring  in  1899,  while  his  wife  survived  until  1903.  Throughout  the  entire 
period  of  his  residence  in  America  he  was  identified  with  pioneer  life  and  with  the  early 
development  of  various  sections  of  the  west.  To  him  and  his  wife  wen.  born  nine  sous 
and  a  daughter,  of  wl i  the  daughter,  Clara   V.  Lloyd  of  Sioux  Falls,  and  four  sons  survive. 

David  Emanuel  Lloyd  attended  the  district  schools  until  thirteen  years  of  age  and 
the  following  year  became  a  clerk  in  the  postoffice.  He  held  the  position  of  accountant  in 
the  First  National  Lank  at  Yankton  from  1881  until  1895.  In  1891  he  was  elected  a  director 
of  the   Yankton    Building   &    Loan   Association   and   has  continued  to  be  reelected   each   yeai 


II!ST<  >RY  (  >F  S<  )UTH  DAKOTA 

thai    time,  being  still  a   membei    oi    the  board.     He  has  been  called  to  various  public 

offices,  the  duties  of  which   he  lias  discharged   in  a  most  capable  and  c memlable   manner. 

In    I":    he   bee ■   city    clerk   oi    JTankton    and    was   city    treasurer   from    lS'jO   until    L894 

I  he    following    year    he    was    elected    county    treasurer   and    filled    that    position 

for  two  years.     In    1898  lie  was  again  called  to  public  office  in  appointment  to  the  position 

tmaster,  in  which  he  served   for   four  years.     In    1909  he  was  made  a  member  of  the 

board  of  education  for  a  term  of  four  years  and  was  reelected  in   L913,  30  that  he  is  now 

ctivi     hi   directing   the   management    of   the  schools  of   the  city.     He  served  as  treasurer  of 

the   board   of  education   from    1890   until    L895   and   in    1903   he   was   made  a   member  of  the 

1:      -il  for  a  two  \  ears'  tei  ra. 

On  the  nth  of  June,  1882,  at  .Mason  City,  Iowa,  Mr.  Lloyd  was  united  in  marriage  to 
\li>-  Dorothea  Elizabeth  Kumpf,  a  daughter  of  Jacob  and  Mary  (Eming)  Kumpf,  who 
emigrated  to  imeriea  from  Germany  in  the  late  '50s,  settling  in  Allamakee  county,  Iowa, 
\li-.  Lloyd  being  born  ai  Dorchester,  that  county,  in  1860.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lloyd  have  been 
born  the  following  named:  Clara  1).,  James  M.,  Dorothea  E.  and  William  W.,  who  are  vet 
living;  and  David  E.,  who  died  in  December,  L900,  at  the  age  of  nearly  four  years.  All 
■  ere  boi  n  in    1  ankton,  Soul  h   I  lakota. 

Mr.  Lloyd  has  been  a  Mason  since  1ST'.),  always  maintaining  his  affiliation  with  the 
craft.  Me  i-  now  secretary  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1.  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  of  Yankton;  is  a 
pasi  high  priest  of  Yankton  Chapter,  No.  1,  K.  A.  M.;  ami  is  the  present  preceptor  of 
Oriental  Consistory,  No.  1,  A.  &  A.  S.  R.,  also  of  Yankton.  He  likewise  belongs  to  the 
Knights  of  Pythias  fraternity  and  with  his  family  attends  the  Congregational  church. 


\\  ll.soN    BLAIN   FULLER. 


Wilson  Blain  Fuller  has  served  continuously  since  1908  as  secretary  of  the  board  of 
education  of  Sioux  balls  and  the  cause  of  public  instruction  linds  in  him  a  stalwart 
champion  earnestly  supporting  every  measure  which  be  believes  will  advance  tin1  interests 
of  the  schools  along  lines  thai  will  make  public  education  a  thorough  anil  adequate  prepar- 
ation   for    File's    responsibilities    and    duties.      Ohio    claims    Mr.    Fuller    as    01 f    her    native 

sons,  his  birth  having  occurred  at  Ridgcville  on  the  16th  of  July,  1854,  his  parents  being 
Warren  and  Sally  Ann  (Blain)  Fuller,  who,  in  the  year  186]  removed  with  their  family 
1 Ohio  to  Van  Buren  county,  Michigan.  The  father  died  in  1892  and  the  mother,  sur- 
viving liim  for  aln'iit  eighteen  years,  passed  away  in  1910.  They  had  a  family  of  five 
children  but  Wilson   Blain  Fuller  is  the  only  one  who  reached  years  of  maturity. 

Following    the    removal    of    the    family    to    Michigan    Wilson    B.    Fuller    attended    the    public 

'     oi    I'd ingdale  and   supplemented   bis  early   course   by   study    in   the   university   at 

Valparaiso,  Indiana,  when-  he  completed  the  work  to  the  junior  year.  Leaving  college,  he 
went  iii  Kalamazoo,  Michigan,  and  there  entered  upon  the  study  of  law,  his  careful  prepar- 
ation being  followed  by  his  admission  to  the  bar  in  is;1.),  lie  never  practiced,  however,  but 
In  knowledge  of  the  law  has  been  an  importanl  asset  in  his  bnsinss  and  professional 
career  In  1883  he  arrived  in  Sioux  Falls  and  entered  the  employ  of  a  loan  and  trust  com- 
pany  which    lie  represented    in    various   places   in   South    Dakota   and    in    Iowa,  according  to   the 

ol    tie    pany.      lie   spent    -i\    years    in    that    wa\    and    in    1890    he   went    to   Chicago, 

when-  foi  two  years  I"1  occupied  a  position  as  clerk  in  the  Illinois  Trust  &  Savings  Bank. 
lie   afterward   spent    a    similar    period    in    Michigan,   settling    up    his    lather's   estate   and    at    the 

end   ol   thai   time  removed  to  lie,   Moines,  Iowa,  where  he  re-entered  the  employ  of  the  New 

iid   Loan  A.   Trust  Company,     There  he  remained   until    1899,  when  he  returned  to  Sioux 

Fulls,    whore   he   engaged    in    the   real-estate   and    farm    loan    business,   devoting   his   time   and 

to  activity  along  those  lines  until   1908,  since  which  time  he  has  been  secretary  of  the 

board  oi  1  in.  ntioii,  being  continued  in  the  position  to  the  greai  pleasure  of  his  fellow   members. 

For     evei    years    he   was  a   member  of  the  board  of  education   prior  to  his  appointment  to 

his  present   position  as  secretary.     In  Ibis  connection  he  does  important  work  in  the  interest 

ing    pi  ictically   business   manager  of  all  the  city  schools,  the  first  to  serve 

lacity,  and  his  influence   is  ever  on  the  side  of   progress  and   improvement.     For 

thn  In     rt'ii      1 1.  nt    ol    the    public    binary    board   and    i-    now    president    of   the   City 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  951 

Temple  Association  which  is  a  non-sectarian  adjunct  to  the  First  Baptist  church,  organized 
for  tlie  can-,  protection  and  benefit  of  young  people.  He  believes  that  opportunity  should 
be  given  to  each  individual  and  that  under  proper  environment  nature  may  be  developed 
so  that  the  best  is  brought  out  with  the  result  that  strength  of  character  is  assured. 

On  the  19th  of  June,  1886,  Mr.  Fuller  was  married  at  Sioux  Fulls  to  Miss  Emily  Leavitt. 
a  daughter  of  Thomas  J.  Leavitt,  now  deceased.  They  have  two  children:  Mary  L.,  the 
wife  of  How  aril  D.  Bowen  of  Honolulu,  Hawaii,  by  whom  she  has  one  son,  Robert  D.;  and 
Robert  Leavitt  Fuller,  who  was  born  at  Des  Moines,  Iowa,  in  18<JS  and  is  living  in  Sioux 
Falls. 

Mr.  Fuller  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  few  men  who  are 
not  active  as  ollice  seekers  have  more  thorough  and  well  grounded  information  concerning 
the  issues  and  questions  of  the  day.  He  is  ever  appreciative  of  the  duties  and  obligations  as 
well  as  of  the  privileges  of  citizenship  and  his  loyalty  in  public  office  none  questions,  while 
Ins  capability  is  attested  by  the  fact  that  for  thirteen  years  he  has  been  retained  as  a 
member  of  the  board  of  education,  more  than  six  years  of  that  time  being  spent  as  its 
secretary. 


PETER  J.  MORSTAD. 


While  the  Bob  and  Nels  clothing  store  has  for  some  years  passed  from  the  hands  of 
the  original  proprietors,  it  has  ever  remained  one  of  the  chief  commercial  enterprises  of 
the  city  and  the  high  standard  has  been  in  no  whit  abated  since  it  came  under  the  presi- 
dency of  Peter  J.  Morstad,  whose  name  introduces  this  review.  In  fact,  a  spirit  of  prog- 
ress has  been  manifest  and  the  success  which  has  come  to  the  establishment  is  attribut- 
able in  large  measure  to  the  efforts,  close  application  and  sound  business  judgment  of  him 
whose  name  introduces  this  record.  He  was  born  in  Norway,  December  27,  1853,  his  par- 
ents being  Juul  P.  and  Ingeborg  (Lynne)  Morstad.  The  father  died  in  1877,  aged  seventy- 
seven  years,  while  the  mother  passed  away  in  the  year  1907,  having  survived  her  husband 
for  three  decades.  They  had  two  sons  and  four  daughters,  of  whom  two  sons  and  three 
daughters  are  living. 

Peter  J.  Morstad,  the  fifth  in  order  of  birth,  benefited  by  a  high-school  course  in  Nor- 
waj  and  in  1870,  when  a  youth  of  sixteen  years,  came  to  America  with  a  brother  aged 
eighteen  years,  making  his  way  to  Albert  Lea,  .Minnesota,  where  lived  his  married  Bister 
and  a  paternal  uncle,  who  had  come  to  the  new  world  in  isls.  Mr.  Morstad  was  employed 
at  farm  labor  for  five  years  in  the  county  of  Freeborn,  of  which  Albert  Lea  is  the  county 
seat.  He  spent  that  entire  time  in  the  employ  of  Hans  Christopherson,  whose  daughter 
he  afterward  married.  In  1875  lie  left  the  farm  and  entered  the  farm  implement  busi- 
ness a-  clerk  in  a  stole  in  Albert  Lea,  being  connected  therewith  for  two  year-,  the  last 
year  as  silent  partner  of  T.  L.  Torgeson.  He  afterward  spent  two  years  as  a  clerk  in  a 
general  store  in  Albert  Lea  and  in  1881  removed  to  Miner  county,  Dakota  territory,  where 
he  took  a  preemption  claim  and  also  a  tree  claim,  totaling  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres 
of  land.  In  October  of  that  year,  he  located  in  Grand  Forks,  where  he  spent  a  year  a-  clerk 
in  the  general  store  conducted  by  M.  I.  Mandelson.  In  1882  he  purchased  the  Star  cloth- 
ing business  in  connection  with  A.  Christopherson  and  with  his  former  employer  as  a  silent 
partner.  Three  months  later,  however,  the  store  was  destroyed  by  tire,  ami  as  no  other 
location  could  be  secured  in  that  town,  Mr.  Morstad  found  it  necessary  to  seek  a  home 
el -.where. 

iin  the  (itli  of  April,  lss:;,  .Mr.  Morstad  located  in  Sioux  Falls  ami  opened  the  Boston 
Clothing  Store  in  connection  with  A.  Giristopherson  under  the  linn  style  of  Morstad  & 
Christopherson,  which  association  was  continued  until  the  1st  of  September,  L911,  the 
partnership  being  dissolved  on  that  date.  Mr.  Morstad  then  purchased  an  interesl  in  the 
Hob  &  Nels  Clothing  Company,  Incorporated,  and  now  carries  on  the  business.  lie  is 
president  and  general  manager  with  Mrs.  Nels  Arnston  as  part  owner  of  the  business. 
This  is  one  of  the  old  established  mercantile  houses  of  the  city.  In  fact,  it  is  regarded 
a-  one  of  tlie  landmarks  of  this  part  of  the  state.  The  store  was  opened  by  R.  E.  Vive 
land  and  Nels  Arnston,  and  following  the  custom  oi   those  days  when  every  man  was  known 


952  HISTORY  <  >F  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

to  bis  acquaintances  I . \    his  in -i   name,  these  two  young  merchants  named  their  store  after 

the  popular  nickname  it   had  been  given   by   the  people  ol   the  I calling   it   the  Bob  and 

N'els  Store.    The  name  lia>  since  been  retained,  although  tli gina.1   proprietors  have  both 

pa I  away.    The   business   has   now    been    in    existence   for   twenty-four   years   and    nj 

,,i    its  old   patrons   remain   with   it,  showing   that   the   most  reliable   business   methods   have 

ever  been  employed.     An  extensive   line  oi   clothing  and  men's   furnishings  is  carried  and  a 

liberal    patronage   is  enjoyed,   for  the   firm   bas  ever  employed   progressive   methods  and  has 

ii     .1   .1    mosl    up-to-date  line  oi   goods.    In  all   business  transactions  they  arc  thoroughly 

reliable  and  trustworthy  and  the  success  which  lias  come  to  the  institution  is  the  merited 

...ii, I  .,1  the  energy,  close  application  and  business  ability  of  the  owners. 

in,   the    K'tli   ol   January,   L884,  at    Manchester,  Minnesota,   Mr.   Morstad  was  united   in 

marriage  to   Miss  Antoinette  Christopherson,  a  daughter  of   Sans  Christopherson,  and  their 

children    are;     Juul    Eenry,   treasurer   of   the   Bob   &   Nels   Clothing   Company;    Irene    Cora 

.Marie;    Porter    Alfred,   of    San    Francisco;    Carl   Allied    and    Clay    Eugene    Grant.     All    the 

children  are  at  home  save   Porter  Allied. 

The  parents  hold  membership  in  the  Lutheran  church  and  Mr.  Morstad  belongs  also 
to  the  Masonic  lodge,  lie  is  also  connected  with  the  Elks  and  is  a  member  oi  the  Com- 
mercial Club.  In  polities  he  is  a  republican  and  for  tour  terms,  or  eight  years,  he  served  as 
one  of  the  aldermen  of  Sioux  Falls,  during  which  period  his  influence  was  ever  on  the  side 
hi  right,  progress  and  improvement.  In  fact,  he  stands  for  all  that  is  commendable  in  com- 
mercial and  municipal  affairs  and  has  done  much  to  further  those  interests  which  an'  a 
ma!  lei    oi    ci\  ie    virtue  and   civic  pride. 


JAMES  T.  GILLMORE. 


James  T.  Gillmore,  owner  and  manager  of  tin-  Gillmore  Hotel  at  Deadwood,  was  born  in 
Earlville,  Madison  county,  New  York,  August  4,  1841,  his  parents  being  John  Henderson  and 
Ursula  \.  (Weaver)  Gillmore,  both  oi  whom  were  natives  of  New  York.  The  family  comes 
oi  Scotch  ancestry  in  the  paternal  line.  .lames  T.  Gillmore  was  reared  in  his  native  town  to 
the  age  oi  twelve  years,  when  In-  accompanied  his  parents  on  (heir  removal  westward  to 
\d;inis  county,  Wisconsin,  where  the  father  took  up  government  land.  The  son  assisted  in 
the  arduous    task   of  developing    a    new    farm    ami   continued    to  aid    in    the   work    of   the    fields 

Upon    (he  old   1 e   place  until  ahoiit    Is."..".,  when   at    the  age  of   fourteen   years  he  went   south 

and  spent  some  time  at  work  al  the  printer's  trade,  which  he  had  learned  in  Portage,  Wis- 
consin. He  remained  in  Memphis,  Tennessee,  until  alter  the  <i\d  war  and  then  returned  to 
La  I  rosso,  Wisconsin,  where  he  purchased  a  farm.  lor  several  years  he  carried  on  general 
agricultural   pursuits  and  was  especially  successful   in   raising  hops,  which  at  that   time  sold 

.it   a   high  price.     He  contii I  the  further  development   and  improvement  of  tin-  farm  until 

al.oiil  1875,  when  he  sold  out  ami  took  up  his  abode  in  La  Crosse,  where  he  conducted  a  hotel 
ioi   three  years,  remaining  there  until   1878. 

In   that    year  he   removed   to   Deadwood,   Dakota   territory,  where  he  resumed   work   at   the 

printer's   trade  and   lor  years   was  employed   on   The   Pioi r  ami   Times.     As   his   financial 

resources  increased  and  favorable  opportunity  offered,  lie  made  investments  in  city  real  estate 
and  in  mining  properties  and  won  a  gratifying  measure  ol   prosperity  by  his  activities  along 

l„, Hi  lines.     !!•■  built  the  Gill e  Hotel,  which   lor  years  he  leased  to  others,  hut   in   L913  lie 

took  the  property  under  his  owl nagement  and   is  now   conducting  the  hotel,  which  he  has 

made   ■  oi    the   popular   hostelries   of   his   part   of   the   state.      It    is   well  equipped,   being 

,ii  i,  iurk  furnished.  In  addition  to  his  hotel  interests  he  has  large  mining  properties, 
which  are  beinp  developed  and  arc  considered  very  valuable,  his  stock  including  holdings  in 
Montezuma  and  the  YVhizzer  mines. 

In  St.  I.oni-.  Missouri,  in    1866,  Mr.  Gill e  was  married  to  Miss  Hannah  Walker,  who 

died  in   1913.     Mr.  Gilli e  is  a  charter  member  of  the  lodge  of  the  Ancient  Order  of  1'nit.ed 

n  oi   i.a  Crosse,  Wisconsin,     ll is  political  allegiance  is  giver  to  the  republican  party 

aid  he  has  been  prominent  in  framing  its  policj   and  directing  ils  course  in  Deadwood,  mil  he 

lias  steadily  refu  ed  i icepi   office  for  himself.     He  is  most   highly   regarded  and  has  done 

i h   toward   developing  his  pari    oi    the  county.     1 1  i-  hotel   is  one  of  the  old  landmarks  and 


JAM  lis  T.  GILLMOEE 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  955 

is  liberally  patronized,  especially  during  the  summer  months.  Aside  from  his  business 
activities  lie  has  contributed  to  the  improvement  and  upbuilding  of  his  city  in  many  ways, 
for  he  cooperates  heartily  in  all  plans  and  projects  looking  to  its  welfare  and  progress. 


JOHN  SCANLAN. 

John  Scanlan  is  the  president  of  the  State  Bank  of  Bradley.  His  residence  in  the  state 
covers  more  than  :i  quarter  of  a  century  and  lor  twenty-three  years  he  has  been  engaged  in 
the  banking  business.  He  was  born  in  Clayton  county,  Iowa,  June  24,  1863,  ami  is  a  son 
of  Patrick  and   Johanna    (Mulvihill)    Scanlan,  both   of  whom   have  now   passed  away. 

John  Scanlan  acquired  a  public-school  education  and  when  not  busy  with  his  text- 
books assisted  his  father  in  the  operation  of  the  home  farm.  Later  he  took  up  the  pro- 
fession of  school  teaching  in  Iowa  and  followed  it  for  live  years.  In  1887  he  came  to  South 
Dakota  and  for  nine  years  engaged  in  buying  grain.  In  the  meantime  he  organized  the 
State  Bank  of  Bradley,  was  elected  its  president  and  has  since  continued  in  that  capacity. 
The  fact  that  the  institution  has  had  a  continuous  existence  through  all  this  period  is  indic- 
ative of  its  success  and  of  the  practical  business  methods  followed  in  its  management. 
His  son  Hugh,  is  now  acting  as  cashier  of  the  bank.  Mr.  Scanlan  is  ^t ill  engaged  in  the 
grain  business,  is  likewise  connected  with  the  lumber  trade  and  is  the  president  of  the 
Farmers  State  Bank  at  Crocker  and  of  the  Crandall  State  Bank.  The  extent  and  importance 
of  his  business  interests  have  made  him  a  prominent  figure  in  Clark  county.  He  also  owns 
considerable  land  through  the  state  and  his  investments  have  been  most  judiciously  made. 

On  the  13th  of  September,  1886,  Mr.  Scanlan  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma 
J.  Perry,  a  daughter  of  D.  W.  Perry  of  Iowa,  now  deceased.  They  have  two  sons,  Hugh 
and  Thomas,  the  latter  being  the  cashier  of  the  Farmers  State  Bank  of  Crocker.  Hugh 
Scanlan  married  Miss  Georgia  E.  Shirk  of  Iowa.  The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that 
of  the  Catholic  church  and  Mr.  Scanlan  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  which  draws 
its  membership  from  the  adherents  of  the  Catholic  faith.  He  is  also  identified  with  the 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Royal  Neigh- 
bors of  America.  His  political  indorsement  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  he  has 
filled  the  offices  of  town  treasurer  and  president  of  the  school  board.  He  works  lor  the  inter- 
ests of  the  community  along  various  lines  of  progress  ami  improvement  and  his  efforts  have 
been  an  element  in  advancing  the  substantial  growth  of  his  town.     . 


EDGAR  C.  OLSON. 


Tr.  all  of  his  business  career,  progressive  and  successful  as  it  has  been.  In-  has  never 
been  the  command  of  the  tyrant  to  go,  but  always  the  .all  of  the  leader  to  come,  and  thus 
Edgar  C.  Olson  today  occupies  a  conspicuous  and  enviable  position  in  the  commercial  circles, 
not  only  of  Sioux  Fulls,  but  of  the  northwest,  being  at  the  head  of  a  company  which  owns 
a  chain  of  clothing  stores  throughout  this  part  of  the  country. 

He  is  a  native  of  Oconomowoc,  Wisconsin,  bom  April  6,  ls74.  his  parent-  being  Gabriel 
and  Martha  (Nelson)  Olson.  He  was  the  seventh  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  three 
sons  and  five  daughters,  all  of  whom  are  yet  living  with  the  exception  of  the  eldest  son, 
John  <;.,  who  died  in  1904.  The  removal  of  the  family  in  1875  to  Kasson,  Minnesota, 
enabled  Edgar  C.  Olson  to  there  pursue  his  education  in  the  public  schools.  He  also  attended 
high  school  at  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  ami  spenl  time  years  ;i-  a  student  in  a  night  school 
in  that  city  in  order  to  overcome  what  he  regarded  as  a  lack  of  early  educational  oppor- 
tunities. He  lias  ever  been  a  student  of  life  and  in  the  school  of  experience  he  has  learned 
many  valuable  lessons  which  he  has  put  to  good  use. 

Mr.  Olson  became  a  clerk  in  a  clothing  store  in  St.  Paul  in  1890,  and  there  remained 
until  1900,  when  he  went  to  Marshall,  Minnesota,  and  in  partnership  with  a  brother,  estab- 
lished a  clothing  store  under  the  firm  name  of  Olson  Brothers.  This  was  successfully 
conducted  for  two  years.   In  1902  the  firm  of  Olson  Brothers  opened  a  branch  store  at  Brook- 


956  IIIST<  )|<Y  <  IF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

ings,  South  Dakota,  which  is  still  in  operation  and  Edgar  C.  Olson  continued  in  charge  there 
until  1912,  when  be  cam.  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  the  previous  year  lie  had  been  instrumental 
in  organizing  the  firm  of  Olson,  Delaney  &  Berdahl.  This  firm  continued  until  July  15, 
1913,  at  which  time  the  business  was  taken  over  by  the  present  E.  C.  Olson  Company. 
Theirs  i-  one  oi  the  leading  clothing  establishments,  not  only  of  the  city,  but  also  of  this 
section  ol   the  country,  and  their  store  presents  a  most  attracive  appearance.     The  fixtures 

"'   late  design  <1 in   fumed  oak.    The  big  suit  rack  will  accommodate  twelve  hundred 

men's  and  boys'  suits  and  overcoats,  and  the  stoek  includes  clothing,  hats,  haberdashery 
and  men'-,  furnishings. 

As  the  years  have  passed  Edgar  C.  Olson  has  established  business  in  various  sections 
til  he  now  has  a  chain  oi  nine  stores.  The  one  at  Watertown,  South  Dakota,  establish,. ,1  in 
107,  which  ua>  conducted  under  the  name  of  Olson-McCosham  Company,  is  now  under  the 
"•"'"'  "'  The  Olson  Lee  Company.  The  business  at  Rapid  City  was  started  in  L909  and 
has  always  been  conducted  under  the  firm  style  of  Olson  &  Company.  M.  0.  Olson,  brother 
of  E.  C.  Olson,  established  stores  at  Montevideo,  Minnesota;  Wheaton,  Minnesota;  Sisse- 
ton,  Smith  Dakota,  and  Grand  forks,  North  Dakota.  These  are  all  owned  by  the  E.  C. 
Olson  Company,  together  with  the  stores  at  Rapid  City,  at  Brookings  and  at  Sioux  Falls. 
The  business  today  is  extensive,  being  one  of  the  important  commercial  enterprises  of  the 
northwest  and  the  capability,  progressiveness  and  laudable  ambition  of  E.  C.  Olson  and  his 
brother  have  constituted  a  substantial  foundation  upon  which  their  success  has  been   built. 

On  the  8th  of  January,  1905,  at  Brookings,  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Olson  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Callie  T.  Williams,  a  daughter  of  Edward  Williams,  and  they  have  one 
son.  I.vle  Williams,  born  duly  31,  1907.  The  parents  are  members  of  the  Baptist  church, 
while  Mr.  Olson  belongs  also  to  the  Masonic  fraternity,  having  taken  the  degrees  of  the 
\,.ik  Rite  and  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  is  likewise  connected  with  the  Benevolent  Protective 
Order  of  Elks  and  with  the  Commercial  Club  and  his  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the 
republican  party.  While  he  is  never  neglectful  of  the  duties  of  citizenship  and  in  fact  stands 
manj  times  as  a  leader  in  support  of  public  projects,  lie  has  never  sought  political  preferment, 
giving  to  his  business  affairs  that  close  attention  which  is  largely  the  secret  oi  suc- 
cess, lie  keeps  in  touch  with  the  most  modern  commercial  until, ..Is  and  conforms  his  inter- 
ests tu  the  highest  requirements  of  commercial  ethics. 


HARRY    I'l.ATT   MONHEIM. 


Harrj    Piatt    Monheim,  an  employe  of  the  Homestake  Mining  Company,  makes  his  home 
'■'<   Piedmont,     lie  was  I,,,,,,  at   Brownsville,  Lawrence  county,  South  Dakota,  his  fathei   being 

11   lllJ'  *' managet  ,.i  the  Homestake  store  at  that  place,  and  is  a  son  of  John  and  Mattie 

( Piatt)    Monheim.     The   lather's   birth  occurred   near    Berlin,  Germany,  and   the   mother   was 

born    ai     Whiteside    county,    Illinois.      The    youthful    days    of    our    subject     were    uneventfully 

1111,11   I'e   reached   the  age  oi   seventeen  years,  when   he  made   his   initial   step   in   the 

"   on    s  world  by  securing  employment    in  a   store  at   Sturgis,  where  he  remained  fur  about 

lour   years.      lie   then    removed    to    Pied nt.   and    through    the   succeeding    lour   years    was   en- 

11    farming.     II-   next   entered   the  employ  of  the   II stake   Mining  Company,   with 

'  ll  ''    '    'till  connected  in  the  capacity  of  track  foreman.     Mis  long  identification  with  the 

indicates  his  faithfulness,  capability  and  trustworthiness.     1!,-  is  also  engaged  in  the 

live      t,,ck    business    to    a    considerable    extent    and    has    recently     erected    a    comfortable    and 

lodiotis  residence  in  Piedmont. 

On    the   6th   of  duly.    1904,   Mr.    Monheim    was   united    in    marriage   to    Miss    Marie    A.   Core, 

1    Carroll,    Iowa,    i    daughter   of   dames    ||.   and    Mary   T.    (Webber !,   both 

an      In  earlj    life  the   father  followed   various  lines  ,.i   work,  including  rail- 

contraetinp       ll.    became  oi the  pioneers  oi    the   territory,  and   his  cousin. 

Millilon    i filed    on    the    hi    I     homestead    in    Dakota    territory,    and    established    the    Sioux 

">    Journal.     .1.    II.   Co.,.   came   to   the    Hills   about    L878   and   entered    the   employ    of    the 

npuny.     He  resided  in  Lead  until   1890  and  then  removed  to  Piedmont, 

iere  he  now    resides,  operating  a    ranch   near  that   town,      Mrs.    Monheim   is  the  eldest    in  a 

family   of   three  children.     The   second.    Ursula,   is   Mrs.   S     R.   (leaver,   of    Denver,   Colorado, 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  957 

where  she  is  employed  on  one  of  the  leading  dailies  as  commercial  artist.  James  Gore,  Jr., 
resides  at  Goldendale,  Washington,  where  he  is  agent  for  the  Oregon  Railway  &  Navigation 
Company.  Mrs.  Monheim  is  a  graduate  of  the  Spearfish  Normal  School,  taught  for  several 
years  in  Lead  and  Sturgis,  and  was  also  county  superintendent  of  schools  for  Meade  county. 
To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Monheim  have  been  born  four  children:  John  Henry,  born  November  21, 
1906:  Harold  Maxwell,  May  30,  1908;  Margaret,  July  IS,  1910;  and  James  Nesbit,  November 
15,  1912. 

Mr.  Monheim's  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  democratic  party.  He  has  always  been 
a  stalwart  champion  of  the  cause  of  public  education  and  has  served  as  both  president 
and  treasurer  of  the  school  board.  He  is  yet  a  comparatively  young  man,  but  his  worth  in 
business  connections  and  in  citizenship  is  widely  acknowledged  and  he  merits  the  goodwill 
and  confidence  which  are  universally  accorded  him. 


DAVID  ROBERT  HOWIE. 


David  Robert  Howie,  successfully  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business  in  Sioux  Falls, 
was  born  upon  a  farm  in  Waukesha  county.  Wisconsin,  August  24,  1856.  His  father,  Thomas 
Howie,  was  born  in  Ayrshire,  Scotland,  in  1811,  and  on  reaching  manhood  was  married  in  that 
country  in  1836  to  Miss  Mary  Morton,  who  was  born  in  the  parish  of  Glaston,  Ayrshire,  in 
1813.  He  engaged  in  business  as  a  merchant  at  Kilmarnock,  Scotland,  until  1839,  at  which 
time  he  crossed  the  Atlantic  and  settled  in  Inverness,  New  York.  In  1841  he  made  his 
way  westward  to  Wisconsin  and  took  up  his  abode  in  Waukesha  county,  where  he  pur- 
chased eighty  acres  of  land,  later  adding  to  that  property  until  he  became  the  owner  of 
two  hundred  and  fifty-two  acres.  At  his  home  was  organized  the  United  Presbyterian 
church;  of  which  lie  was  one  of  the  founders  and  leading  members.  He  donated  the  site 
for  the  church,  buying  land  on  the  main  road  to  Milwaukee.  After  a  useful  and  well  spent 
life  he  passed  away  on  the  24th  of  August,  1858 — the  day  on  which  our  subject  attained 
his  second  year  and  also  the  anniversary  of  the  death  of  his  oldest  sister.  His  wife  survived 
him  for  thirty-five  years  and  died  on  the  11th  of  July,  1893.  Their  eldest  son,  John 
Howie,  was  born  in  Scotland  and  at  the  time  of  the  Civil  war  enlisted  as  a  private  in  the 
Twenty-eighth  Wisconsin  Volunteer  Infantry.  He  laid  down  his  life  on  the  altar  of  his 
adopted  country,  dying  in  the  service  in  1864.  He  left  a  widow,  a  son  and  a  daughter,  but 
the  son  is  now  deceased.  The  daughter  married  Henry  Vick,  a  farmer,  and  they  make  their 
home  in  Vernon,  Wisconsin.  Besides  John  our  subject  had  two  other  brothers  and  two  sisters, 
namely:  Mary,  who  became  the  wife  of  James  Mair;  Janet,  the  wife  of  John  Purvis;  Thomas, 
who  died  in  1S80;  and  Matthew,  who  formerly  resided  in  Sioux  Falls,  but  is  now  a  resident 
of  Roberts  county,  South  Dakota. 

In  the  public  schools  of  his  native  county  David  Robert  Howie  pursued  his  education. 
He  remained  under  the  parental  roof  through  the  period  of  his  minority  and  early  became 
familiar  with  the  best  methods  of  tilling  the  soil  and  caring  for  the  crops.  He  was  about 
twenty-three  years  of  age  when  in  1879  he  left  home  and  came  to  the  territory  of  South 
Dakota.  In  1883  he  removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  has  since  resided,  and  throughout 
the  intervening  period  of  thirty  years  he  has  ever  been  accounted  one  of  the  progressive, 
wide-awake,  alert  and  enterprising  residents  of  that  city.  For  one  year  he  purchased  grain 
for  tl Id  Queen  Bee  mill  and  also  bought  stock  for  A.  G.  Senny.  Later  he  entered  the  real- 
estate  business,  in  which  he  is  still  engaged.  II"  also  engaged  in  farming  for  a  number  of 
years  in  Minnehaha  county,  but  later  sold  one  hundred  and  twenty  acres  of  his  land,  which 
brought  him  one  hundred  ami  thirty-seven  dollars  per  acre.  As  a  real-estate  dealer  he  is 
thoroughly   conversant    with    property   values   and   lie   knows   what   is   upon    the    market    for 

purchase  or  sale,     lb'  has  gained  a  g 1  clientage  and  his  business  is  now  of  an  extensive 

and  substantial  character. 

On  the  30th  oi  November,  1876,  at  Waukesha,  Wisconsin,.  Mr.  Howie  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Ellen  S.  McKenzie  ami  their  children  are:  Chauncey  Leroy:  Adelbert  J.; 
and  Flora  Morton,  the  wife  of  Ernest  Tothill  and  the  mother  of  one  daughter,  Louise  Ellen. 
The  elder  son  is  married  and  has  two  daughters.  Ellen  ami  Catharine;  while  the  younger 
son  is  married  and  has  four  children,  Lucile,  David  Morton.  Adelbert  J.  and  Robert  Leroy. 


958  HIST<  >RY  (  IF  S<  >UTE   DAK<  )TA 

Mrs.  Howie  is  a  daughter  of  John  A.  McKenzie,  who  was  born  in  Caledonia,  Livingston 
ounty,  New  'loik.  February  18,  1823,  and  in  early  life  removed  to  Wisconsin,  stopping  first 
ul  Milwaukee.  He  settled  in  Vernon,  thai  state,  when  Waukesha  was  a  ta 1 1 1  < •  pasture.  He 
began  work  as  a  threshei  al  ten  dollars  per  month  and  continued  to  follow  that  occupation 
for  ten  years.  During  the  gold  excitement  in  California  he  started  for  the  Pacific  coast  by 
way  oi  Nicaragua,  but  finally  changed  his  mind  and  returned  to  Wisconsin,  where  lie  bought 
a  farm  and  gave  his  attention  to  its  cultivation  and  improvement.  He  became  the  owner 
"i  one  hundred  and  fifty  six  acres,  which  be  converted  from  a  wild  tract  into  a  fine  farm 
and  on  it  erected  a  good  brick  residence  in  1871.  In  early  manhood  he  married  Miss  Margaret 
E.  Weir,  the  daughter  of  a  former  employer  and  also  a  native  of  Caledonia,  New  York.  They 
became  the  parents  of  the  following  children:  Elizabeth,  Mary  J.,  Ellen  S.,  .John  E.,  Janet, 
Flora  A.,  Margaret  A.  and  Mabel.  The  father  died  on  the  home  farm,  but  the  mother  is 
i  II  living  at  about  the  age  of  eighty  years  and  continues  to  reside  upon  that  place.  She 
i-  a  faithful  member  of  the  United  Presbyterian  chinch,  to  which  her  husband  also  belonged, 
and  he  gave  his  support  to  the  republican  party. 

Tin'  religious  faith  oi  the  Howie  family  is  that  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  in  political 
In  lief  Mi.  Howie  is  a  republican.  He  belongs  to  the  Odd  Fellows  society  and  to  the 
Benevolent  and  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  lb'  lias  never  sought  nor  desired  political  prefer- 
ment, and  though  he  has  served  several  times  as  a  member  of  the  school  hoard  he  has  never 
held  an  elective  office.  He  stands  for  all  that  is  progressive  in  citizenship  and  gives  bis 
earnest  support  to  measures  and  movements  which  he  deems  of  public  benefit.  In  concentrat- 
ing his  time  and  energies  upon  his  business  affairs  the  results  have  been  certain  because  his 
efforts  have  been  intelligently  directed.  He  early  realized  that  there  is  no  royal  road  to 
wealth  and  by  persistent  efi'or!  and  honorable  dealing  has  reached  his  present  creditable  place 
among  the  substantial  business  men  of  the  city. 


WALTER  SCOTT  HARRINGTON 

Walt. 'i'  Scot!    Harrington  is  a  farmer  of  (  lay  i nty,  where  he  was  horn  April  9,  1  S7 :: .  and 

is  a  son  of  John  and  .lane  I).  (Coats)  Harrington.  The  father  was  born  in  Cumberland 
county,  England,  and  was  there  reared  upon  his  father's  faun.  lie  attended  the  country 
chools  and  acquired  a  serviceable  education,  lb-  remained  with  his  father  until  he  was 
twenty-eight  years  of  age,  when  he  left  his  native  land  and  emigrated  to  this  country  in 
ls;,s.  ||,.  first  settled  al  Portland,  Maine,  ami  farmed  in  that  vicinity  but  subsequently 
removed  to  other  plan--  and  at  length  made  his  way  to  [owa,  where  he  continued  to  farm.  On 
.September  II,  1867,  he  hrcame  a  resident  01  flay  con  nty.  South  Dakota,  taking  up  a  homestead 
of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres,  which  is  the  farm  now  in  the  possession  of  his  widow  and 
which  lias  been  the  family  home  tor  live  decades.  At  the  time  that  Mr.  Harrington,  Sr.,  set- 
tled there  there  were  but  very  few  residents  in  (lay  county  and  he  and  hi-  family  endured 
all  ol  the  hardships  of  pioneer  life.  They  lived  upon  tie'  place  under  right  of  preempt  ion  for 
five  years  and  then  homesteaded  it.  During  the  early  period  of  their  residence  in  the  state 
they   met    with  many  discouragements,  not   the  least   of  which  wen-  the  grasshopper  plagues, 

the    insects    being    80    m l'OUS    as    to   eat    up    all    of    the   crops    planted.      The    father   died    Sep- 

teinhei        i    95    but  the  mother  is  still  living  upon  the  I lestead  at  tin'  age  of  eighty-four 

years.     She  is  in  excellent  health  and  doc-  not   use  glasses,  her  eyesight   remaining  unusually 

ii'ii'-  Mr.  Harrington  held  various  township  offices,  serving  on  the  school  board  and  as 
ii  tier  ol  the  peace.  His  political  support  was  given  the  republican  party.  His  religious 
faith  was  indicated  in  In-  membership  in  the  Episcopal  church  and  he  was  ■■ ruber  of  the 

lo  him  and  hi-  wife  were  horn  seven  children:  lsabelle  married  A.  S.  Wright,  of  Walnut, 
ud  both  aie  deceased.  Their  son.  Charles  II..  i-  -till  a  resident  of  the  Sunflower 
■tat'-  but  the  filler'-  -on.  John  S..  is  deceased.  A.  S.  Wrighl  served  in  the  territorial  legis- 
laturc  ol  I  id  "la  and  held  various  township  and  county  offices.  He  was  a  fanner  by  Occupa- 
tion ami  was  highly  esteemed  in  the  communities  where  he  made  hi-  home.  During  the  Civil 
war  be  served  in  the  Union  army  and  was  a  loyal  member  of  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic. 
•hue    A.   married    A.    II.    McDonald,  a    fanner  of  Clay  county.  South    Dakota,  but    has  passed  to 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  963 

her  reward.  Samuel  M.  is  a  farmer  of  Clay  county,  as  is  also  John  T.  Cyrus  W.  is  a  mining 
engineer  in  Valdez,  Alaska.  E.  J.  is  a  farmer  in  Clay  county,  South  Dakota.  Walter  Scott 
is  the  youngest  of  the  family. 

The  last  named  was  reared  upon  the  farm  where  he  now  makes  his  home  and  in  the 
acquirement  of  his  education  attended  the  public  schools  of  the  neighborhood.  By  the  time 
that  he  was  grown  he  was  an  experienced  agriculturist  and  since  his  father's  death  has 
assumed  charge  of  the  homestead.  He  is  alert,  energetic  and  progressive  and  the  farm 
yields  good  returns.  He  carries  on  general  farming  and  raises  not  only  excellent  crops  but 
also  high  grade  stock. 

Mr.  Harrington  was  married  in  1901,  to  Miss  Susie  I.  Keister,  a  native  of  Iowa  and  a 
daughter  of  Simon  A.  and  Terressa  (Fuller)  Keister,  the  former  a  native  of  Iowa  and  the 
latter  of  Pennsylvania.  Her  father  is  deceased  but  her  mother  is  living  and  is  now  the  wife 
oi  Jesse  Shriner,  of  Vermillion,  South  Dakota. 

Mr.  Harrington  is  one  of  the  successful  farmers  of  his  county  and  in  gaining  material 
success  for  himself  has  also  aided  in  the  agricultural  development  of  his  section  of  the  state. 
A  native  of  South  Dakota,  he  is  intensely  interested  in  its  welfare  and  has  great  faith  in  its 
future. 


PROFESSOR  HENRY  CHARLES  JOHNSON. 

Professor  Henry  Charles  Johnson,  since  1909  city  superintendent  of  schools  at  Aberdeen, 
has  devoted  his  life  largely  to  educational  work  and,  ever  laboring  for  the  attainment  of 
high  ideals,  he  has  made  his  service  a  potent  and  helpful  influence  in  promoting  intellectual 
advancement  in  the  various  localities  in  which  he  has  made  his  home.  In  his  present  position 
his  record  has  been  one  of  well  directed  service  and  important  accomplishment  and  stands 
as  a  credit  to  his  belief  in  education,  his  sincerity  of  purpose  and  his  public  spirit.  Professor 
Johnson  was  born  at  Mount  Sterling,  Wisconsin,  October  11,  1870,  and  is  a  son  of  Erick  and 
Mattie  Johnson,  who  removed  to  South  Dakota  in  1909.  The  father  is  now  engaged  in  farm- 
ing near  Greene,  Iowa. 

Professor  Johnson  acquired  his  high-school  education  in  Mount  Sterling,  Wisconsin,  and 
afterward  attended  a  normal  school  in  Charles  City,  Iowa.  He  received  the  degree  of  B.  A. 
from  the  Iowa  State  University  in  1902  and  the  degree  of  M.  A.  from  the  same  institution 
in  1907.  Following  the  completion  of  his  studies  he  turned  his  attention  to  teaching  and 
engaged  in  that  occupation  in  the  country  schools  of  Iowa  and  Wisconsin,  later  becoming 
connected  with  the  Keswick  (Iowa)  high  school.  He  rose  rapidly  in  his  chosen  profession, 
In  mi.'  appointed  principal  of  the  high  school  at  Deeorah,  Iowa,  and  serving  in  that  capacity  for 
two  years  and  tor  a  similar  period  of  time  as  superintendent  of  schools  of  that  city. 

Professor  Johnson  came  to  Aberdeen  in  1909  and  in  the  same  year  was  appointed  city 
superintendent  of  schools  here,  an  office  which  he  has  filled  with  honor  and  credit  since  that 
time.  He  has  become  a  recognized  leader  in  the  field  of  education  and  personally  superin- 
tends every  detail  of  the  work  intrusted  to  him.  He  planned  the  high  school  building  which 
»;i-  erected  in  1911  and  ordered  the  equipment,  which  is  modern,  up-to-date  and  sanitary  in 
every  particular,  making  this  one  of  the  best  and  most  modern  school  buildings  in  the  state. 
The  high  school  has  four  hundred  and  fifty  pupils  and  the  entire  enrollment  of  the  city 
school-  is  eighteen  hundred,  under  charge  of  spventy-four  teachers.  Professor  Johnson  is  one 
of  the  most  progressive  educators  in  the  state  and  has  inaugurated  important  departments 
in  the  school  system  of  Aberdeen,  providing  for  the  medical  examination  of  every  pupil  and 
for  the  promotion  of  physical  efficiency  and  health  by  courses  in  physical  culture.  This 
department  i-  in  the  hands  of  a  physical  director  employed  by  the  year  and  there  is  a 
trained  nurse  in  constant  attendance.  In  the  new  high  school  there  is  a  fine  gymnasium  and 
the  playground  is  equipped  with  two  thousand  dollars'  worth  of  apparatus,  a  visible  evidence 
of  the  superintendent's  belief  in  outdoor  exercise  as  an  aid  to  health.  Professor  Johnson  has 
introduced  into  the  schools  of  Aberdeen  courses  in  manual  training,  printing  and  domestic 
science  and  these  have  already  become  popular  departments.  His  entire  life  since  attaining 
lii>  majority   has  been  given  over  to  educational  work  and  he   i-  ;i   recognized  leader  in  this 

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964  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Be  i-  zealous  and  discriminating   and  studies  each   child   from  the  standpoint  of  the 

idual,  providing   Foi    bis  01    bei   development  along  the  most  practical   lines. 

In    1905    Profcssoi    Johnson   married   Miss  Marie   Whitwell,  of    Decorah,  Iowa,  and   they 

liave  become  the  parents  oi   four  children,  one  oi  whom  lias  passed  away.    The  ProfeBSor  is  a 

the   Congregational   church   and  gives  his  political   allegiance  to  the  republican 

party.      He   is   connected    fraternallj    with  the    Knights   oi    Pythias   and   the   Masonic   lodge. 

Educational  interests  oi    Vberdeen  owe  to  him  a  great  and  lasting  debt,  and  his  influence  has 

i  tangible  foi good  in  other  lie-Ids. 


GEORGE  H.  KATTELMANN. 

i. ge   II.   Kattelmann,  proprietor  of  the  Boston   Restaurant  at  Sioux  Falls,  has  a  wide 

acquaintance  in  that  city,  where  he  has  conducted  his  present  business  for  about  eight  years. 
Ilr    was    born    in    St.    Louis.    Missouri,  April    11,    1856,   his    parents   being    William   and    .Mary 

lardson)  Kattelmann.  The  father,  a  native  of  Bremen,  Germany,  was  born  May  27, 
1827,  and  came  to  America  with  his  parents  in  1837. 

George  II.  Kattelmann  had  but  limited  educational  opportunities,  and  whatever  success 
he  has  achieved  in  life  is  attributable  entirely  to  his  own  labors.  In  the  spring  of  1879  he 
came  to  Dakota  territory,  spending  one  summer  at  Valley  Springs,  where  he  worked,  as  a 
Mini  hand.  He  later  went  to  Hutchinson  county,  where  he  entered  one  hundred  and  sixty 
acres  ol  hind.  He  also  entered  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  in  Hanson  county  and  there 
he  engaged  in  farming  for  about  five  years,  or  until  1889,  but  on  account  of  drouth  and  other 
discouraging  circumstances  he  did  not  win  much  success.  In  iss;i  he  removed  to  Sioux 
Falls  and  secured  a  position  in  a  restaurant,  being  thus  employed  until  1894.  when  he 
embarked  in  business  on  his  own  account.  He  has  now  a  large  and  popular  place,  the  business 
prospering  from  the  beginning.  The  restaurant  was  originally  called  The  Gem,  later  the 
Klondyke,  afterward  The  Mint,  and  under  that  name  he  sold  out  in  190",.  The  following 
year  he  established  the  Boston  Restaurant,  of  which  he  is  now  proprietor,  making  it  one 
oi  the  popular  eating  places  of  the  city,  accorded  a  liberal  and  well  deserved  patronage. 

Mi  Kattelmann  was  married  in  Chicago  to  Miss  Lillian  I).  Bliss  and  they  have  a  son, 
George  W.  Tiny  attend  the  Christian  Science  church  and  fraternally  Mr.  Kattelmann  is 
■  "nil.. led  xv  1 1 1 1  the  Independent  Order  oi  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Benevolent  and  Protective 
Order  oi  Elks.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  tin'  republican  party,  lie  is  truly  a  self- 
made  man  in  all  that  the  best  sense  ol  the  term  implies,  lor  he  has  worked  his  way  upward 
undeterred  by  obstacles  and  difficulties,  his  energy,  persistency  and  unfaltering  will  having 
b  en  the  keynote  in  the  Mims>  which  he  has  achieved. 


JOHN    P.   \\  Al.sll. 


John  P.  Walsh  has  been  engaged  in  business  as  an  undertaker  ol   Huron  since  July,  1908, 

ami  has  served  for  two  terms  as  cor sr  of  Beadle  county,  his  second  term  expiring  January 

I.  1915.  Ili~  birth  occurred  in  Falmouth,  Kentucky,  on  the  11th  of  March,  1876,  his  parents 
being  John  l  and  Marj  Ann  (Durkin)  Walsh.  In  December,  L882,  the  father  removed  to 
Volga,  South  Dakota,  and  mi  the  L7th  of  March  of  the  following  year  brought  bis  family  to 
tati  hiking  up  government  land  near  the  postoffice  known  as  I'.sl  ell  i  ne.  There  he 
■'  liiled  until  1899  and  then  removed  to  Castlewood,  where  he  is  now  living  retired.  The 
ni    his    residence    In    this   state    covers   three   decades,   and    he    is    widely    recognized   as   a 

i '  1 1 . 1 1  . 1 1 1 1 1  i  ■  - 1  < .  i I   citizen. 

.    Walsh    acquired    his   early   education    in   the   public  schools,   learned   telegraphy 

and  a  I  o      i     m  .1  n  short  c se  of  si  udy  in  the  Globe  Business  College  of  St.  Paul,  Minnesota. 

became   assistant    agent    at   Watertown   and    Hetland,   South    Dakota,   and 

erved  as  night  clerk  and  ticket  agent  at  Willmar,  Minnesota,  next  taking  a   position  as 

tntic  'i  agent   at    Appl  ton.   Minnesota.     In   1900  he  located   in   Beadle  county,  this  state,  and 

dt the   following   lour  years  was  engaged  in  general  agricultural  pursuits.     Disposing  of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  965 

liis  interests  in  that  connection,  he  removed  to  Castlewood  and  embarked  in  the  hardware, 
furniture  and  undertaking  business,  lie  is  a  1908  graduate  of  the  Cincinnati  College  of 
Embalming.  On  the  2?th  of  July,  1908,  Mr.  Walsh  removed  to  Huron  and  purchased  the 
undertaking  establishment  of  William  Tolmie,  which  he  has  conducted  continuously  since  in 
a  manner  that  lias  gained  him  an  enviable  reputation  and  deserved  patronage.  He  also 
handles  art  goods  and  in  this  branch  of  his  business  has  likewise  won  success. 

On  the  17th  of  June,  1901,  Mr.  Walsh  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Margaret  T.  Tobin, 
of  Union,  by  whom  he  has  two  children,  John  R.  and  Ellen  Lucille.  He  is  a  republican 
in  politics  and  served  for  two  terms  as  coroner  of  Beadle  county,  in  which  connection  he 
made  a  highly  creditable  record.  In  1913  he  was  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  Commercial 
Club  of  Huron  and  served  as  its  president  until  March  1,  1914.  He  is  identified  fraternally 
with  the  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  the  Loyal  Americans  and  the  Knights  of  Columbus, 
being  grand  knight  of  the  last  named  organization  in  1911  and  1912.  Both  he  and  his  wife 
are  devout  communicants  of  the  Catholic  church.  Of  strong  integrity  and  honesty  of  pun- 
pose,  despising  all  unworthy  or  unfair  means  to  secure  success  in  any  undertaking  or  for 
am  purpose  or  to  promote  his  own  advancement  in  any  way,  whether  politically  or  other- 
v  isc.  lie  has  always  enjoyed  in  large  measure  the  goodwill  and  trust  of  the  general  public, 
while  those  who  know  him  personally  prize  his  friendship  because  of  his  genial  companion- 
ship and  his  personal  worth. 


HON".     \\  lilM.W     I-:.    I.I   I 


Ex-Governor  Andrew  E.  Lee  was  born  near  Bergen,  Norway,  in  1847  and  emigrated  to 
America  with  his  parents  in  1851,  the  family  settling  in  Dane  county,  Wisconsin.  He  was 
educated  in  the  common  schools  and  later  took  a  course  in  the  high  schools  of  Fort  Atkin- 
son anil    Waterloo,    Wisconsin. 

At  an  early  age  Mr.  Lee  engaged  as  a  clerk  in  the  mercantile  business  at  McGregor, 
Ion  a.  where  he  served  successfully  for  five  years,  after  which  he  was  engaged  in  the  same 
capacity  at  Madison,  Wisconsin,  for  three  years.  Severing  his  connection  with  the  Madison 
house,  lie  emigrated  to  Dakota  territory  and  settled  at  Vermillion,  where  in  1869  he  formed 
a  partnership  with  Charles  E.  Prentis,  with  whom  he  has  been  eng  tged  in  mercantile  and 
farming  operations  ever  since.  The  firm  has  been  largely  successful  in  its  dealings,  owning 
large  tracts  of  land  in  Clay,  Charles  Mix  and  other  South  Dakota  counties,  and  being 
extensively  engaged  in  stock  feeding  and  line  stock  breeding.  They  also  own  and  operate  a 
ranch  of  sixteen  thousand  acres  in  Nebraska. 

Mr.  Lee  was  always  an  active  participant  in  local  county  politics,  but  his  political  career 
may  be  said  to  have  begun  in  the  year  1892,  when  he  became  owner  of  stock  in  a  waterworks 
company  which  was  organized  to  furnish  the  people  of  Vermillion  with  water.  A  disagree- 
ment arose  between  the  citizens  of  the  town  and  the  waterworks  company  on  the  terms 
of  the   contract    which   it   was   proposed  to  enter    into   with    the   company.      The   contract    was 

of   such    a   character    that    Mr.    L<: pposed    the    company,    notwithstanding    the    fact    that    he 

was  interested  financially  in  it.  He  took  up  the  battle  in  favor  of  the  citizens  of  the 
town  as  against  the  encroachments  of  the  water  company  and  became  a  member  of  the 
city  council.  The  contention  between  the  waterworks  company  and  the  citi/ens  continued 
and  he  later  became  mayor  of  the  town  and  was  twice  elected  to  that  position  on  the  issue 
raised   between   the  taxpayers  and  the  water  corporation.     The  splendid  fighting  ability   and 

the    sterling    integrity    which    he    displayed    in    that    contest     attracted    the    attenti i    the 

populist  leaders  of  the  state  and  they  sought  him  out  a-  an  available  candidate  for  the 
governorship.  For  some  months  he  was  strongly  pressed  to  accept  the  nomination  hut 
declined  to  receive  it.  However,  at  the  convention  held  at  Union  in  July.  1896,  the  feeling 
was  so  strongly  in  his  favor  and  the  pressure  so  great  that  he  finally  yielded  and  became 
the  candidate  of  the  party,  being  elected  in  the  fall  of  18911.  He  served  his  two  years  sue 
cessfully  and  iii  spite  of  the  most  Litter  opposition  from  the  republican  party  leaders,  and 
especially  the  railroad  interests  of  the  state,  which  he  had  antagonized  by  his  strenuous 
efforts  to  secure  an  increase  in  the  taxation  of  railroad  property,  he  was  reelected  over 
K.  ('•.    Phillips,   his   republican   opponent,   by    a    majority    of    three   hundred   and    seventy    votes, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

real    of    the   populist    ticket    was    defeated   by    majorities    ranging    from    three 
ind  i"  six  thousand  five  hundred. 

Mi.  Lee  was  married  in  L872  in  Vermillion  to  Miss  Annie  M.  Chappell,  who  was  born 
in  Kingston,  Rhode  [Bland.  Hiej  have  a  daughter,  Jasemine,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the 
l  oiversitj   ol   Wisconsin  and  of  the  law  scliool  of  the  University  of  South  Dakota. 


JOHN    MOOSMEIER. 


John  Moosmeier  was  a  valued  citizen  of  Fairview  township.  Clay  county,  and  liis  passing 
deprived  bis  locality  oi  an  efficient  agriculturist  and  stock-raiser  and  a  man  of  public  spirit 
and  upright  life.  He  was  born  in  Herrlingen,  Germany,  in  1804,  and  received  an  excellent 
education  in  his  native  land,  attending  the  secondary  schools  there  and  also  a  university. 

When  nineteen  years  of  age  Mr.  Moosmeier  came  to  America  and  first  settled  in  Iowa, 
whi  re  for  two  years  he  was  a  foreman  in  a  brewery.  At  the  end  of  that  time,  or  in  1885,  he 
removed  to  Sioux  Falls,  this  state,  and  was  employed  for  four  years  as  foreman  of  a  brewery 
there.      Upon    his    return    to    Iowa    he    purchased    one   hundred   and   sixty   acres   of   land   in 

Plymouth  c ity,  where  he  farmed   for  thirteen  years,  after  which  lie  again  made  his  way 

to  Smith  Dakota,  lie  bought  two  hundred  and  forty  acres  of  land  on  section  3,  range  52, 
(lav  county,  and  immediately  began  its  improvement,  as  it  was  practically  in  a  wild  state 
when  it  nine  into  his  possession,  lie  was  energetic  ami  displayed  sound  judgment  in  the 
development  of  his  property  and  at  the  time  of  his  death  it  was  one  of  the  most  valuable 
farms  oi  the  neighborhood.  The  land  was  all  under  cultivation  and  the  large  crops  which  he 
harvested  annually  brought  him  a  gratifying  financial  return.  In  addition  to  his  land  in 
i  l;i\   county  he  owned  a  halt  section  in  Canada. 

Mr.  Moosmeier  was  married  in  1886  in  Sioux  halls.  Smith  Dakota,  to  Miss  Maria  Schultz, 
a  native  of  Germany  who  emigrated  to  the  Tinted  states  in  1884.  Both  of  her  parents  died 
when  she  was  a  child.  There  were  but  two  children  in  the  family  and  her  brother  Fritz 
resides  in  Germany.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Moosmeier  were  born  four  children,  of  whom  two  died 
m  infancy,  the  others  being:  John  M.,  whose  birth  occurred  in  1890  and  who  is  operating 
the  homestead;   and  Nora,  born   in    1891,  at   home. 

Mr.  Moosmeier  was  a  communicant  of  the  Catholic  church,  but  his  family  belonged  to 
Die  Lutheran  church.  Fraternally  he  was  affiliated  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd 
Fellows,  in  which  he  had  passed  through  all  tin-  .hairs,  lie  gave  his  political  support  to  Die 
democratic  party  and  took  quite  an  active  part  in  local  public  affairs,  serving  as  township 
trea  urei  and  also  as  a  member  oi  tin'  school  board  lor  four  years.  He  was  one  oi  the  most 
pro  perous  fanners  of  the  community  and  was  especially  successful  as  a  stockman,  raising 
many  cattle  and  hogs  annually,  lie  was  progressive  and  used  the  most  improved  machinery 
in    his   w.nk,   thus   securing  the  greatest,    possible   efficiency,      lie   passed    away   on    the   24th   of 

July,    1914,  when   hut    titty  years  of  age,  but  he  accomplished   much    whicl le  not  only  for 

his  individual  prosperity  but  also  for  the  development  of  the  county  and  the  public  good. 


t  ii  \i:u:s  dki.wi a 


During  the  lasl  two  decades  Charles  Delaney   has  been  closely  connected  with  the  cloth- 

ulc  and    i-   now    one   oi    the   proprietors   oi   a    leading   store   of   this  kind    in    Sioux    falls, 

the  bit  ini       i ■■  conducted  under  the  name  oi  tin.  Buxbaum  Clothing  C pany.     His  pro- 

irit    is    manifest    in    the    large   and    well-selected    lines   oi   goods   carried    and    in    the 
■  lii-  1 1    in    i, ill,, wed.    Mr.  Delaney  was  born  in  Plattsburg,  Xew  York.  Octo- 
ber 3  l .  i  8GG,  a  son  oi  i  in  i  topher  and  Katharine  (Burns)  Delaney,  both  ol  whom  were  mil  i\es 
til   have  now   passed  away,  the  father  having  died  in  Is:);',  while  the  mother's 
n    I '.ills. 

irli      I1  laney   pursued    his   education    in   the   scl Is   near   Plattsburg.     Subsequently 

he   cut'  i'l    it        wing   machine    factory    al    thai     place    in    which    he    was    employed    lor   a   year, 
his  we        b,  iiil    a   dollar  and   a    half   per   wick,  j,'l    he   had   to  pay  two  dollars   and   a    hall' 


.MM  |\    MoosMKIKl! 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  969 

per  week  for  board.  On  the  expiration  of  a  twell'thmonth  he  left  that  position  and  entered 
a  grocery  store  in  Plattsburg,  where  he  continued  for  four  years.  Thinking  that  better 
business  opportunities  might  be  enjoj^ed  in  the  middle  west,  he  made  his  way  to  Omaha, 
Nebraska,  in  1887,  and  spent  a  year  as  an  employe  in  a  fish  and  game  market.  In  1889 
he  arrived  in  East  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  became  head  clerk  for  the  Sioux  Falls  Granite 
Company,  but  in  1S91  that  firm  went  into  the  hands  of  a  receiver  and  the  business  was  sold 
to  Childs  &  Allison.  Mr.  Delaney  remained  with  them  for  four  months  until  their  affairs 
were  closed  up.  He  next  entered  the  employ  of  a  clothing  merchant,  Alexander  Stern,  of 
Sioux  Falls,  and  later  was  associated  with  the  firm  of  Buxbaum  &  Stern,  which  was  organ- 
ized in  1894.  His  association  with  the  house  continued  until  January,  1910,  when  he  resigned 
his  position  and  became  a  partner  in  the  clothing  firm  of  Olson,  Delaney  &  Berdahl,  which 
connection  was  maintained  until  July,  1913,  when  Mr.  Delaney  withdrew  and  in  partner- 
ship with  Carl  Berdahl  bought  out  the  Buxbaum  Clothing  Company.  They  have  since  car- 
ried on  the  business  and  their  establishment  is  not  only  well  known  in  Sioux  Falls,  but 
throughout  the  entire  state  and  over  large  sections  of  northern  Iowa  and  western  Minnesota. 
In  every  particular  the  business  has  kept  pace  with  the  growth  and  development  of  the 
city.  A  large  and  carefully  selected  stock  is  carried  and  the  store  not  only  has  the  goodwill 
of  the  public,  but  also  of  its  employes,  showing  that  the  relation  between  the  proprietors 
and  the  salesmen  is  a  most  friendly  and  cordial  one.  They  work  together  in  harmony  for 
the  good  of  the  business  and  every  effort  is  made  to  please  the  patrons  as  to  price,  fit  and 
quality  of  the  goods  purchased.  Theirs  has  become  one  of  the  large  retail  establishments 
of  the  city,  owing  to  judicious  advertising,  capable  management  and  enterprising  methods. 
Each  fall  and  spring  they  conduct  sales  offering  at  very  low  rate  everything  of  the  summer 
and  winter  stock  respectively  in  order  not  to  carry  anything  over  to  another  season.  This 
keeps  their  stock  thoroughly  up-to-date  in  style,  workmanship  and  material,  and  the  store 
ever  presents  a  neat  and  tasteful  appearance. 

On  the  18th  of  November,  1896,  Mr.  Delaney  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ella  K. 
Martin  and  their  children  are:  Martin  C,  Catharine  G.  and  Margaret  M.  The  family  attend 
the  Catholic  church,  and  Mr.  Delaney  holds  membership  with  the  Benevolent  Protective 
Order  of  Elks.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  democratic  party  and  he  served  as  a 
member  of  the  city  council  in  East  Sioux  Falls.  He  may  truly  be  called  a  self-made  man, 
for  he  has  been  both  the  architect  and  builder  of  his  own  fortunes.  He  started  out  in  life 
empty-handed  at  an  early  age  and  has  since  been  dependent  upon  his  own  resources,  work- 
ing his  way  upward  through  energy,  determination  and  ability,  until  lie  now  occupies  a 
prominent  and  enviable  position  among  the  leading  representatives  of  commercial  activity 
in  Sioux  Falls. 


A.  L.  WARD. 


Prominently  identified  with  various  business  and  corporate  interests  of  Aberdeen,  A.  L. 
Ward  has  risen  by  force  of  his  ability,  executive  power  and  initiative  spirit  to  a  high  place 
in  commercial  affairs  of  that  city,  where  since  1885  he  lias  made  his  home,  lb'  is  the  founder 
and  promoter  of  the  Ward  Hotel  and  is  connected  also  with  the  Ward-Owsley  Company, 
wholesale  and  manufacturing  confectioners,  and  his  extensive  interests  have  made  him  for 
many  years  a  force  in  promoting  the  prosperity  of  tin'  city. 

Mr.   Ward   was  born   in    1861    and   was  takm   to   Linn   county,   Iowa,  by   his   parents   in 

1866,  acquiring  his  education  in  tin-  public  scl Is  of  that  locality.    In  1883  he  came  to  South 

Dakota,  where  he  took  up  government  land  in  Beadle  county,  proving  up  his  claim  and  con- 
tinuing to  reside  upon  his  farm  until  188S.  In  that  year  he  came  to  Aberdeen  and  opened 
the  first  modern  restaurant  in  the  city,  conducting  this  enterprise  successfully  for  some  years 
thereafter.  In  1897  he  erected  the  Ward  Hotel,  of  which  he  has  since  been  the  proprietor  and 
which  under  his  capable  and  intelligent  management  has  become  one  of  the  leading  hostel- 
ries  in  the  city.  It  has  ninety  rooms  and  twenty-live  baths  and  is  well  furnished  and 
completely  equipped,  provided  with  all  the  conveniences  and  accessories  necessarj  In  the  com- 
fort of  the  guests.  Mr.  Ward  is  interested  also  in  the  Sherman  Hotel  and  is  a  director  in 
the  Aberdeen  Railway,  which  he  aided  in  promoting.    In  addition  to  these  connections  he  is 


970  HISTl  IRY  (  IF  S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

also  well  known  as  oi i  the  organizers  of  the  Ward-Owsley  Company,  wholesale  and  man- 
ufacturing  confectioners,    and    since    tin-    Inundation    of    tin-,    nitn  prise    he    has   given    a    great 

deal  of  tin"    to  its  affairs      I  in pany  owns  a  two-story  building  with  one  hundred   loot 

frontage  and  controls  a  large  business  in  all  depart uts,  giving  employment  to  forty  people 

in  tin-  iiomc  plant  and  to  tour  traveling  sales n. 

In  Is'.u  Mr.  Ward  was  united  in  marriage  to  .Miss  Carrie  H.  Paulhamus,  who  came  to 
Aberdeen  with  her  mother  in  1883.  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  Ward  have  become  the  parents  of  two 
children,  a  -on  and  a  daughter.  Mr.  Ward  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason,  holding  member- 
ship in  the  lodge,  chapter,  commandery  ami  Shrine;  is  affiliated  with  the  Knights  of  J'ythias, 

and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the   republican  party,    lie  has  I n  a   resident  of  Aberdeen 

for  thirtj  years  and  has  during  that  period  been  closely  and  infiuentially  associated  with 
business  interests  ol  the  city.  He  has  won  a  gratifying  degree  of  success  and  his  influence 
has  been  a  tangible  force  for  good  in  community  development. 


AURIS  FINSTAD. 


The  neai  and  systematic  arrangement  of  the  drug  store  of  Auris  Finstad,  of  Sioux  falls. 

the   excellent    lin drugs   and    druggists'   sundries   which   is   carried  and   the   enterprising 

methods  of  the  proprietor,  have  made  him  one  of  the  wide-awake,  alert  and  energetic  mer- 
i  liint  of  a  city  which  is  rapidly  developing  along  substantial  and  broadening  lines.  His  sur- 
name indicates  his  Norwegian  ancestry.  A  native  of  the  land  of  the  midnight  sun.  he  was 
born  it  Stavanger,  Norway,  February  25,  1870,  a  son  of  Clans  and  Goneld  Finstad.  For 
six  vein  he  was  a  student  iii  the  public  schools  of  Norway  and  in  1S8P>,  when  a  youth  of 
thirteen  years,  came  with  his  parents  to  the  new  world,  the  family  home  being  established 

;il    Mitchell,   in   what   was  then   Dakota    territory,      lie  continued  his  education   in  the   scl Is 

of  that    city,   passing  through   consecutive  grades   until  he  completed  the  high   school  course. 

At   the  -.rj -<\eiiteen  years  he  entered  the  drug  store  of  L.  0.  Gale  and  there  learned  the 

business  with  which  lie  became  familiar  in  principle  and  detail.  In  1891  lie  removed  from 
Mitch.  II  to  Emery,  South  Dakota,  where  he  opened  a  drug  store,  conducting  the  business 
ucci  ifully  for  live  years.  |n  1897  he  wen!  to  Hetland,  this  state,  where  he  was  in  a  drug 
store  for  two  years.  He  afterward  spent  a  year  in  a  drug  store  in  Yankton  and  in  1900 
eaiee  to  Sioux   Falls,  where  he  entered  the  employ  of  R.  F.  Brown,  a  druggist,  with  whom  he 

il  iinied    for   three  months.    He  next   purchased  a   drug  store  in  Arlington,  South  Dakota, 

which  he  conducted  until  March,  1913.  and  then  returned  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  lie  is  now 
proprietor  of  one  of  the  best    drug  stores  of  the  city. 

II  was  on  the  2?A  of  May,  1910,  at  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  that  Mr.  Finstad  was  united 
in  marriage  to  Miss  Matilda  Lundin.  His  parents  were  of  the  Quaker  church  and  he  was 
reared  in  thai  faith.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  with  the 
Benevolenl  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican 
part}  and  he  has  been  a  close  student  of  the  .pie-lions  and  issues  of  the  day  but  has  no 
desire   for  office   as   a    reward    for   party    fealty.    The   industry,  perseverance  and   reliability 

1   teri  tic   of   the    | pie    of   his   nationality   find   exemplification    in   him   and   constitute 

the      ilj.nl    features   in   his  growing  business   success. 


I'HF.I)  WILLIAM    H.MI'I'IL 


(|    William     Barth    i-     i     retired    farmer    living    on    section    2,    township    98,    range    52, 
Olivet,    in    Hutchinson    County.     The   success   which    is   his   and   which   now    enables   him  to 

ither    label     has    come    to    him    as    the   reward    of    earnest,    persistcnl    and    intelli- 

ted   i   rorl      lie  was  bom  in    Prussian  Saxony,  Germany,  on  the  5th  of  January, 

Ernes!    and    Mary   Barth.     Ilis   education    was   acquired    in   the    fatherland   and 

'"  the  United  States,    lie  left  the  former  country  in  L859  and  sailed  for  America,  making  his 
waJ    nrsl    to    \eu     STork    :ind    afterward    to  Illinois,    lie   was    in   the  latter   state   at,    the  time 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  <J71 

of  the  outbreak  of  the  Civil  war  and  with  patriotic  spirit  he  responded  to  the  call  of  his 
adopted  country  for  aid  and  served  for  two  years  in  the  Eighteenth  Illinois  Infantry.  On 
one  occasion  he  was  wounded  and  he  participated  in  a  number  of  the  hotly  contested  engage- 
ments of  the  war,  remaining  at  the  front  until  honorably  discharged  in   1865. 

Mr.  Barth  then  returned  to  his  home  in  Illinois  and  the  following  year  went  to  Iowa, 
where  he  carried  on  general  farming  until  1S75.  That  year  witnessed  his  arrival  in  South 
Dakota  and  he  located  on  section  2,  township  9S,  range  58,  securing  a  tree  claim.  With 
characteristic  energy  he  began  to  break  the  sod  and  till  the  fields  and  continued  to  engage 
in  general  farming  there  until  lie  turned  the  place  over  to  the  management  and  operation 
of  his  sons.  In  the  meantime  he  had  added  to  his  property  on  different  occasions  so-  that 
his  landed  possessions  now  aggregate  two  thousand  acres  and  he  is  accounted  one  of  the 
prosperous  and  successful  agriculturists  of  Hutchinson  county.  He  was  one  of  the  pioneers 
of  his  section  of  the  state,  casting  in  his  lot  among  the  earliest  settlers.  For  miles  around 
him  stretched  the  unbroken  prairie,  and  his  neighbors  were  largely  the  Indians.  The  work  of 
progress  and  civilization  seemed  scarcely  begun,  but  with  resolute  spirit  he  undertook  the 
task  of  aiding  in  the  reclamation  of  the  district,  and  as  the  years  have  passed,  success  has 
been  his  in  considerable  measure. 

In  1869  Mr.  Barth  was  married  to  Miss  Lyda  Baurngart,  a  daughter  of  Carl  Baumgarj;. 
To  them  were  born  the  following  children:  Henry,  who  passed  away  in  1912;  John;  Martha; 
Lena;  Albert;  Elmer;  Frank;  Charles,  who  pursued  a  law  course  in  the  University  of  South 
Dakota  at  Vermillion  and  is  now  a  practicing  attorney  of  Friend,  Nebraska;  Edward;  and 
Katie. 

In  politics  Mr.  Barth  has  been  a  stalwart  republican  since  casting  his  first  presidential 
vote  for  Abraham  Lincoln.  He  always  supports  the  men  and  measures  of  the  party,  believ- 
ing firmly  in  its  principles,  and  he  has  filled  the  offices  of  justice  of  the  peace  and  deputy 
assessor.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Evangelical  church.  In  the  early  days  he  was 
"boss  farmer"  among  the  Indians.  He  has  lived  to  see  remarkable  changes  as  the  work  of 
development  and  improvement  has  been  carried  forward  and  the  tents  of  the  red  men  have 
been  replaced  by  the  homes  of  civilization.  He  can  relate  many  interesting  incidents  of  the 
early  days  and  there  is  no  phase  of  pioneer  life  with  which  he  is  not  familiar.  However,  he 
had  the  prescience  to  discern  what  the  future  had  in  store  for  this  great  and  growing  western 
country  and  in  the  fullness  of  time  he  has  gathered  the  fruits  of  his  labor  and  is  today 
one  of  the  prosperous  residents  of  Hutchinson  county. 


DAILY   MARTIN   CURL. 


A  growing  district  always  offers  an  excellent  field  to  the  enterprising  real-estate  man 
and  the  efforts  of  Daily  Martin  Curl  in  this  direction  have  been  a  potent  force  in  bringing 
success  to  the  Western  Land  Security  Company  since  he  became  its  secretary  and  treasurer 
in  1911.  He  had  a  good  collegiate  training  and  broad  practical  experience  in  business  life 
ere  entering  upon  his  present  connection  and  he  has  made  creditable  success  for  one  of  his 
years. 

Mr.  Curl  was  born  upon  a  farm  in  Shelby  county,  Iowa,  March  fi,  1S80,  and  is  a  son 
of  Martin  Luther  ami  Abigail  (Barbee)  Curl,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Ohio.  Both 
the  father  and  the  grandfather  served  as  privates  in  the  Civil  war,  being  members  of  the 
same  company.  In  the  country  schools  of  Shelby  county  the  son  began  liis  education  which 
was  supplemented  by  a  year's  study  in  the  Normal  School  at  Logan,  Iowa,  and  two  years 
in  the  Iowa  State  College,  lie  studied  mechanical  engineering  while  in  college  and  afterward 
followed  the  profession  for  eight  years,  but  in  1911  withdrew  from  thai  field  of  activity. 
He  had  been  a  resident  of  Sioux  Falls  since  1909  and  realizing  that  there  were  excellent 
opportunities  fur  the  real-estate  man,  owing  to  the  rapid  and  substantial  growth  of  the 
city,  he  embarked  in  the  real-estate  Imsiimss  in  1911,  becoming  secretary  ami  treasurer 
of  the  Western  Land  Security  Company.  He  has  thoroughly  acquainted  himself  with 
realty    values,  knows  the   property   that   is   upon    the   market   and   through   his   enterprising 

methods  and   close  con thin    with   the  business  has   been    able   to   negotiate   many    important 

realty   transfers. 


972  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

i  in  the   L9th  pf   Man   i       10'     ii ha,  Nebraska,  Mr.  Curl  was  united  in   marriage  to 

Mi-s  Jennie  Ann  Wilson,  a  daughter  of  Andrew  W.  Wilson,  and  they  have  one  child,  Dorothy 
Mildred,  born  November  25,   nun. 

Mr.  Curl  holds  membership  with  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  honorable  prin- 
ciples actuate  him  in  every  relation  of  life.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  repub- 
lican partj    and  fraternally   he  is  connected  with  the  Masons  and  the  Odd  Fellow's.     In  the 

B  i  [i v  he  has  attained  the  Knight  Templar  degree  and  he  lias  also  crossed 

I  ,  . i  ,1,1-  ,ii  the  deserl  with  the  nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  His  life  exemplifies  his 
Christian  belief  and  the  beneficenl  teachings  of  the  Masonic  fraternity  which  are  based  upon 
the  principles  of  mutual  helpfulness  and  brotherly  kindness.  He  has  gained  many  friends 
liming  his  residence  in  Sioux  Falls  and  high  respect  is  everywhere  accorded  him  by  those 
who   knov    him. 


WALTER  ROY  WHITE. 


Walter  Roj  White,  a  member  of  the  bar  practicing  at  Centerville,  was  born  in  Dela- 
ware township,  Lincoln  county.  South  Dakota,  November  24,  1S80,  a  son  of  Daniel  Walter, 
who  was  born  July  T.  is:,::,  in  Brewer,  Maine,  and  Andora  (Keller)  White,  born  September 
1.5,  L852,  in  Pennsylvania.  The  former  is  a  descendant  of  Peregrine  White,  the  first  child 
born  after  the  landing  of  the  Pilgrims  from  the  Mayflower,  and  the  family  is  an  old  one 
in  Maine.  Daniel  W.  White  left  Maine  when  a  boy  and  with  his  parents  settled  in  eastern 
[ova,  remaining  there  until  1874.  In  that  year  he  removed  to  Dakota  territory  and  home- 
steaded  in  Eden  township,  Lincoln  county,  where  he  carried  on  general  farming  for  a  number 
of  years,  afterward  removing  to  Delaware  township,  where  he  again  owned  and  cultivated 
i  trad  "i  land,  lie  and  his  wife  now  live  retired  in  Centerville,  enjoying  the  fruits  of  their 
former  toil. 

Walter  liny  White  was  educated  in  the  district  schools  and  supplemented  his  pre- 
liminary training  bj  a  course  in  the  University  of  South  Dakota  at  Vermillion,  which  he 
entered  in  1S»S.  lie  had  previously  studied  law  in  a  school  at  Detroit,  Michigan,  and 
entered  the  law  department  at  Vermillion  in  1903,  being  graduated  therefrom  with  the 
class  of  1906.  After  having  thus  carefully  prepared  for  the  bar  he  entered  the  office  of 
C.  Ii.  Kennedy  for  the  practice  of  law  at  Canton.  South  Dakota.  After  a  short  time  he 
entered  into  partnership  with  Lewis  Berven  at  Centerville  and  purchased  the  library  and 
practice  of  Madeen  &  Madeen  of  Centerville  in  L906.  The  partnership  continued  for  a  year, 
ii  tin'  end  oi  which  time  Mr.  White,  because  of  ill  health,  sold  out  to  Mr.  Berven.  He  then 
led  and  bought  and  sold  real  estate  until  December,  1913,  when,  having  regained  his 
health,  he  again  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his  profession  and  is  now  accorded  a  large  and 
ii  tinctivelj  representative  clientage,  lie  prepares  his  cases  in  a  thorough,  painstaking  and 
conscientious  manner,  with  the  result   that   he  has  won  many  notable  cases  and  is  regarded 

as    •   of   the    prominent    lawyers    of    his    county.      lie    was    appointed   city    attorney    in   May, 

I'd  I.   and    is    now    representing    tin-    legal    interests   of   Centerville-.      Hi-    political    allegiance    is 

given  the  republ i   party,  which   finds  in  him  a   stalwart  champion,  ever  ready   to  support 

his   position   by    intelligent   argument.     He   belongs   to   the  Co rcial   Club   of   Centerville 

and  is  in  hearty  sympathy  with  its  efforts  to  promote  the  development  of  the  community. 


\\  II. 1. 1  AM   P.  BAKEN. 


With   scarcely   an   exception   the   county   officials   of    Penningtoi)   county  have   been   men 
who   have   discharged   their   official   duties   efficiently   and   William    I'.   Baken,  the 
t    sheriff  of  tie-  county,  is  an  excellent    man    for  the   place,   fearless,  capable  and  eon- 
He  was  born  in  Rossie,  New  York,  on  the  2d  of  May.  1868,  and  his  parents  were 
William  P  i  atherine  (McGreery)   Baken,  also  natives  of  that  state.     Upon  reaching  years 

father   followed   the  trade  of  a   carpenter  and   builder.     lie  held  a   number  of 
-  ill-'      in  ii,.    Empire  state  and  in  1872  removed  to  Park  City,  Utah,  whence  in  1SS9  he 


WILLIAM    P.   BAKEN 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  975 

came  to  Hill  City,  Dakota.  In  the  latter  place  he  engaged  in  mining  until  his  death,  which 
occurred  in  1S92  when  he  was  sixty-two  years  of  age.  His  father,  Alanson  Baken,  was  also 
born  in  New  York,  although  his  father  was  a  native  of  England,  whence  he  emigrated  to 
America  previous  to  the  Revolutionary  war.  Our  subject's  maternal  grandfather,  Hugh 
MeGreery,  was  a  native  of  Ireland.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  William  P.  Baken,  Sr.,  were  the  parents 
of  seven  children,  of  whom  two  survive. 

Their  son  William  P.  is  the  third  in  order  of  birth.  He  attended  successively  the  grammar 
and  high  schools  of  Salt  Lake  City  and  then  worked  in  mines  in  Utah  on  the  engineer's  staff 
until  1886,  in  which  year  he  removed  to  Idaho,  where  he  was  employed  as  a  mining  engineer 
until  1890,  when  he  arrived  in  the  Black  Hills.  He  served  as  engineer  at  the  tin  mines  of 
Hill  City  until  1893,  when  he  removed  to  Keystone,  where  he  held  the  position  of  engineer 
of  mines  for  three  years.  For  the  next  three  years  he  was  engaged  in  the  drug  business  and 
in  1900  was  elected  clerk  of  court  of  Pennington  county  for  two  years.  He  resumed  the  drug 
business  on  the  expiration  of  his  term  and  was  a  member  of  the  Baken-Davis  Drug  Company 
in  Keystone  until  1906,  when  he  sold  his  share  in  the  business.  He  was  subsequently  appointed 
game  warden  and  deputy  sheriff  and  in  1912  his  excellent  record  in  this  connection  was 
instrumental  in  winning  him  the  election  to  the  office  of  sheriff.  In  1914  he  was  reelected  to 
that  position  and  is  now  serving  his  second  term.  He  has  proved  very  efficient  in  controlling 
the  lawless  element  that  is  found  in  every  community,  and  his  record  has  gained  him  the 
approval  of  all  good  citizens. 

On  the  8th  of  January,  1906,  Mr.  Baken  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Nettie  Oswald, 
a  daughter  of  Charles  and  Augusta  (Long)  Oswald,  of  Rapid  City.  Mr.  Baken  is  a  Mason, 
an  Elk  and  a  Knight  of  Pythias.  He  enjoys  shooting  and  fishing  and  spends  not  a  little  of  his 
leisure  time  in  that  way.  He  still  owns  property  in  Keystone  and  is  well-to-do.  He  has  the 
respect  of  his  fellow  townsmen  and  his  admirable  traits  of  character  have  won  him  many 
warm  personal  friends. 


CHARLES  HEMBREY  ROSS. 

The  steps  in  the  orderly  progression  of  Charles  Hembrey  Ross  are  easily  discernible. 
He  has  learned  to  correctly  judge  of  those  things  which  go  to  make  up  life's  contacts  and 
experiences  and  he  is  capable  of  mature  judgment  of  his  own  capacities  and  powers.  He  is 
eminently  a  man  of  business  sense  and  easily  avoids  the  mistakes  and  disasters  that  come 
to  those  who,  though  possessing  remarkable  faculties  in  some  respects,  are  liable  to  erratic 
movements  that  result  in  unwarranted  risk  and  failure.  He  is  recognized  as  a  well  balanced 
man,  of  even  temper  and  conservative  habit,  and  possessing  that  kind  of  enterprise  which 
leads  to  great  accomplishments.  He  is  today  president  of  the  H.  W.  Ross  Lumber  Com- 
pany, the  pioneer  enterprise  of  this  character  in  Sioux  Falls. 

Charles  H.  Ross  was  born  in  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  August  23,  1870,  a  son  of  Hiram 
William  and  Sarah  Ann  (Flowers)  Ross.  His  grandfather,  Hiram  J.  Ross,  owned  and 
operated  a  sawmill  in  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin,  as  early  as  1837,  having  located  there  in  1835, 
when  the  place  was  first  settled.  Hiram  W.  Ross,  father  of  our  subject,  was  a  prominent 
lumberman  of  the  northwest,  operating  a  sawmill  at  Colby,  Wisconsin,  for  some  years,  after- 
ward becoming  president  of  the  H.  W.  Ross  Lumber  Company,  operating  a  line  of  thirty 
yards  in  Minnesota  and  South  Dakota.  He  maintained  the  presidency  of  the  company  until 
his  death,  which  robbed  the  northwest  of  one  of  the  most   prominent  figures  in  lumber  circles. 

The  early  education  of  Charles  H.  Ross  was  acquired  in  the  public  schools  of  Milwaukee 
and  he  afterward  attended  the  public  schools  of  Sioux  Falls,  being  graduated  from  the 
high  school  with  the  class  of  18SS.  He  then  entered  the  University  of  South  Dakota  and 
completed  his  course  in  1890.  It  was  in  1879  that  the  family  came  to  this  state,  settling 
at  Canton.  After  two  years  there  spent  the  father  regarded  Sioux  Falls  as  the  most  promis- 
ing town  of  the  territory  and  removed  witli   his   i ily  to  this  city.     With   the  completion 

of  his  collegiate  course  Charles  H.  Ross  accepted  a  position  in  his  father's  lumber  yard  and 
for  four  years  did  the  work  of  a  day  laborer,  that  he  might  thoroughly  learn  the  business 
in  every  detail.  Be  was  not  afraid  of  the  hard  work  involved  ami  knew  that,  only  through 
practical   experience -and   thoroughness  could    he   become   absolutely    master   of   the    business 


976  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

to  which  he  expected  to  devote  his  life.     It  was  not  parental  authority  but  personal  ability 

thai    secured    bis   advance at.      As   he   was   qualified   for  larger   responsibilities   they   were 

given  him  and  thus  gradually  he  worked  his  nay  upward.  In  is'j:;  he  was  made  secretary 
of  the  couipanj  and  after  two  years  was  promoted  to  the  position  of  buyer,  continuing  to 
act  in  that  capacity  until  L900,  when  bis  brother,  Hiram  E.  Ross,  became  buyer  and  Charles 
II.  1  r< i- ^  assumed  the  management  of  the  outside  yards,  with  his  residence  in  Sioux  Falls. 
The  company  has  drawn  about  it  men  of  capability,  insight  and  enterprise  and  this  is  one 
hi  the  features  <>f  the  success  which  has  attended  the  business.  Good  wages  have  always 
been  paid  and  an  employe  recognizes  the  fact  that  fidelity  means  promotion  as  opportunity 
oilers. 

Charles   II.  Ross  has  not  only  studied  the  business   immediately   under   his  control   but 

has  I ti  a   student  of   trade  conditions  and  nl   everything  affecting  the  lumber  interests  of 

the  country.  He  believes  firmly  in  organization  among  business  men  for  the  further  develop- 
ment of  their  respective  lines  and  he  has.  therefore,  always  been  connected  with  associations 
hi  lumbermen.  In  1901,  when  in  Florida,  he  received  a  telegram  announcing  his  election  as 
vice  president  of  the  Northwestern  Lumbermen's  Association  and  in  January,  1902,  at  the 
annual  merlin"  held  in  Minneapolis,  he  was  elected  to  the  presidency.  Mi-  election  as  \  ice 
president  came  as  a  total  surprise  to  him,  as  he  had  never  sought  the  office  nor  dreamed 
that  it  was  to  be  given  him.  For  seven  years  he  has  been  a  member  of  the  executive  com- 
mittee ut  the  board  of  directors  of  the  Northwestern  Lumbermen's  Association  and  his 
sound  judgment,  keen  sagacity  and  thorough  understanding  of  the  trade  have  done  much 
to  further  the  interests  of  lumbermen  throughout  this  section  of  the  country.  Aside  from 
being  president  of  the  H.  W.  Ross  Lumber  Company  he  is  vice  president  of  the  Sioux  Falls 
Savings  Bank  and  is  a  director  of  the  Minnehaha  Springs  Company. 

Mr.  Loss  is  pleasantly  situated  in  his  home  life.  He  has  been  married  twice.  On  the 
24th  of  October,  1900,  at  State  (enter,  Iowa,  he  wedded  Miss  Ellen  Mae  Goodrich, -of  that 
place,  and  they  became  the  parents  of  two  children,  Hiram  Goodrich  and  Marjorie.  The 
wife  and  mother  passed  away  November  24,  1908,  and  on  the  3d  of  September,  1910.  Mr. 
Ross  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Amy  (Ihhnan.  a  daughter  of  M.  P.  Ohlman,  president 
of  the  American  State  Lank  at  Yankton.  Smith  Dakota.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Loss  occupy  one  of 
the  attractive  homes  of  Sioux  Falls  and  its  hospitality  is  enjoyed  by  their  friends. 

Mr.  Ross  votes  with  the  republican  party  but  has  never  been  a  politician  in  the  sense 
of  office  seeking.  However,  he  is  never  neglectful  of  the  duties  of  citizenship  but  on  the 
contrary  cooperates  in  many  movements  which  have  direct  bearing  upon  the  welfare  and 
progress  of  city  and  state.  He  was  made  a  trustee  of  the  board  of  education  of  Sioux  Falls 
and  in  1910  was  reelected  for  live  years  without  opposition.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Con- 
gregational  church,  in  the  work  of  which  lie  is  also  actively  interested,  serving  as  chairman 
of  its  board  of  trustees.  He  is  a  prominent  Mason,  joining  the  consistory  and  the  Mystic 
Shrine  in  1905.  He  is  also  connected  wifh  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Hon  lions,  the 
latter  an  organization  of  lumbermen.  He  belongs  to  the  Minnehaha  Country  and  the  Dacotah 
(hih-.  and  he  greatly  enjoys  hunting  and  fishing.  He  has  made  recreation  an  even  balance 
to  his  intense  business  activity  and  lie  is  an  enthusiast  with  the  rod  and  gun.  He  lias 
traveled  abroad,  delighting  in  the  art  of  Europe  and  in  the  scenes  of  modern  and  historic 
interest.  The  most  envious  cannot  grudge  him  his  success —so  worthily  has  it  been  won 
ami  so  honorably  used,  and  his  life  record  stands  as  incontrovertible  proof  of  the  fact  that 
prosperity  ami  an  honored  name  may  be  won  simultaneously. 


KM  1 1.   A.   BERKE. 

Kmil   A     I:. ike.  a   well   1 wn   and   able  attorney   practicing  at   Elkton,  has  attained   a 

position    which    main    i Idei    member   of   the   bar   might    well    envy.     His   birth   occurred 

eptembei  21,  issr,.  upon  a  farm  in  Deuel  county,  South  Dakota,  and  he  comes  of  Scandi- 
navian parentage  and  ancestry.  lie  was  but  a  lew  years  old  when  the  family  removed  to 
Clark   county   and  there  he  began   his  education    in   the  district   schools,  while   later   he  attended 

the  high   school  at    Bradley,  South   Dakota.     He  was  ambitious  to  secure  a   good  education 
that   would   lit    him    for   life's    practical   and    responsible   duties   and   when    fifteen   years   of   age 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  977 

he  went  to  Madison,  where  for  four  years  he  was  a  student  in  the  State  Normal  School, 
where  he  came  under  the  instruction  of  General  W.  H.  II.  Beadle. 

After  putting  aside  his  textbooks  Mr.  Berke  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching,  which 
he  followed  in  Day  county,  and  later  he  filed  upon  and  proved  up  a  claim  northwest  of 
Philip.  He  never  abandoned  his  idea,  however,  of  securing  an  education  and  preparing  for 
the  bar,  and  after  securing  his  claim  he  matriculated  in  the  university  at  Vermillion,  South 
Dakota,  where  he  entered  upon  a  course  of  law  and  economics.  Notwithstanding  the  fact 
that  he  entered  late  in  the  first  semester  of  the  school  year,  he  very  creditably  passed  all 
of  his  examinations.  He  has  ever  been  a  student  and  his  tastes  and  habits  along  that  line 
have  gained  him  rank  with  the  scholars  of  his  part  of  the  state.  While  a  university  student 
lie  manifested  oratorical  talent  ami  ability  of  high  order  and  at  the  same  time  he  thoroughly 
mastered  the  work  of  the  law  course  and  qualified  for  later  successes  at  the  bar.  During 
his  college  days  he  became  a  member  of  the  Delta  Theta  Phi. 

Following  his  graduation,  at  which  time  the  Bachelor  of  Laws  degree  was  conferred 
upon  him.  he  formed  a  partnership  for  practice  with  Fuel  YV.  Cuekow  and  the  linn  had  two 
offices,  with  Mr.  Cuekow  at  the  Brookings  office  and  Mr.  Berke  in  charge  of  the  practice 
at  Elkton.  A  liberal  clientage  was  accorded  the  linn  until  1 U 1 4 ,  when  it  was  found  necessary 
to  dissolve  the   partnership  on  account  of  the  illness  of  the  senior  partner. 

During  hi-  university  days  Mr.  Berke  formed  the  acquaintance  of  Miss  Lillian  Marzian, 
a  native  of  Kentucky,  and  the  friendship  which  sprang  up  between  them  ripened  into  love, 
resulting  in  their  marriage  at  Madison,  South  Dakota,  in  -111111',  1913.  Theirs  is  an  attractive 
home  by  reason  of  its  warm-hearted  hospitality  and  good  cheer  and  is  a  favorite  resort 
with  their  many  friends  at  Flkton  and  through  the  surrounding  country.  Mr.  Berke  con- 
centrates his  energies  upon  his  profession  and  his  devotion  to  his  clients'  interests  is  pro- 
verbial, yet  he  never  forgets  that  he  owes  a  still  higher  allegiance  to  the  majesty  of  the  law. 


GEORGE   H.   STODDAKT. 


George  II.  Stoddart,  city  auditor  of  Brookings,  was  born  in  Shullsburg.  Wisconsin,  on 
the  29th  of  duly,  1854,  his  parents  being  William  and  Sophia  (Hattl  Stoddart,  the  former 
a  native  of  Glasgow,  Scotland,  and  the  latter  probably  of  New  York  city.  William  Stoddart 
was  but  a  young  lad  at  the  time  his  parents  died  and  he  and  his  four  brothers  were  reared 
by  their  grandparents.  In  his  young  manhood  he  and  two  of  his  brothers  came  to  the 
United  States  and  William  Stoddart  settled  at  West  Point,  New  York,  where  he  pursued 
a  seven  years'  medical  course  under  one  of  the  government  surgeons  at  that  place,  eventually 
winning  his  M.  D.  degree.  At  that  time  Lee,  McClellan  and  Burnside  were  all  at  the  West 
Point  Military  Academy  and  Mr.  Stoddart  knew  them  well.  Following  his  graduation  he 
went  to  Shullsburg,  Wisconsin,  wdiere  he  practiced  for  several  years,  and  subsequently  removed 
to  Minersville,  afterward  to  Jamestown  and  still  later  to  Boscobel,  Wisconsin.  In  the  mean- 
time lie  had  entered  upon  the  work  of  the  ministry  of  the  Congregational  church  and  gave 
In-  later  life  to  Christian  service.  He  passed  away  at  Black  Earth,  Wisconsin,  where  he 
was  occupying  a  pulpit  at  the  time. 

George  H.  Stoddart  spent  his  youth  in  Wisconsin  and  »us  educated  in  the  public  schools. 
He  left  the  |.a rental  roof  at  the  age  of  nineteen  years  and  in  1873  made  his  way  to  Yankton, 
South  Dakota,  where  he  became  identified  with  the  government  survey  work,  with  which 
he  was  connected  for  five  years.  In  the  spring  of  1878  he  removed  to  Codington  county  and 
took  up  a  homestead  on  the  shores  of  Lake  Kampeska.  In  L880  he  proved  up  on  the  land. 
for  which  he  paid  a  dollar  and  a  quarter  per  acre,  and  that  year  he  went  to  work  in  the 
engineering  department  of  the  Chicago  &  Northwest  em  Railroad  Company,  working  with 
the  surveying  force  of  that  road  for  eight  years,  during  which  period  he  gradually  advanced 
and  in  1888  became  roadmaster  of  that  division,  in  which  important  capacity  he  served  for 
ten  years.  During  that  time,  or  in  1891.  he  transferred  hi-  headquarters  to  Brookings,  wdiere 
he  has  since  resided,  am!  in  1898  he  resigned  his  position,  but  the  following  year  ran  the 
transit  for  the  surveying  gang  on  the  location  oi  the  road  from  Tyler  to  Astoria  and 
subsequently  did  special  work  for  the  road  at  different  times.  In  1903  he  was  elected  city 
clerk   of    Brookings,   which    was   then   acting   under  a   special    charter.     After   the   city   came 


HISTORY  (  IF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

under  the  general  laws   be  continued   his  work,  l>"t   the  name  of  the  office  was  changed  to 

hi    which    position    lie   has   cunt imii'd   to   serve.      From   the   fact   thai    the 

i     electric   lighl     heal   and  powei   plant,  heating  the  business  section  of  the  city, 

and  also  "«n-   ii-   telephone  line,  the   position  is  one  of   importance  and   Mr.  Stoddart  lias 

-i    faithful  and  efficienl   in  the  discharge  of  his  duties. 

In  1891  Mr.  Stoddart  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Marie  Marrow,  of  Redfield,  South 
Dakota,  and  thej  became  the  parents  oi  three  children,  of  whom  two  are  yet  living:  Mattio, 
who  is  attending   the  South    Dakota   Mate  College  at    Brookings;  and  Harriett. 

Mi  Stoddart  is  a  member  of  Brookings  Lodge,  No.  24,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Brookings  Chapter, 
No.  18,  R  V  M.;  Brookings  Commandery,  No.  14.  K.  T.;  and  he  and  his  wife  are  members 
of  Brookings  Chapter,  No.  L5,  0.  E.  S.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America 
and  the  Ancienl  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  he  has  membership  in  the  Brookings  Com- 
ll  (  lull,  while  his  wife  and  daughters  are  members  of  the  First  Presbyterian  church. 
He  is  one  ol  the  representative  citizens  of  Brookings  and  in  an  analy/.ation  of  his  life  work 
it  will  be  found  that  loyalty  to  duty  has  been  one  of  his  strong  characteristics.  If  study  and 
work  can  make  for  efficiency— and  it  always  does — there  is  no  doubt  that  he  has  displayed 
efficiency  i"  everj  position  to  which  he  has  been  called.  Another  proof  of  this  is  found  in 
the  fad  that  be  has  been  continuously  promoted  and  that  his  life  work  has  been  of  con- 
-i:niil\    increasing  responsibility  and  value. 


EDWAKI)  E.  WAGNEB 


Edward  E.  Wagner,  one  of  the  leading  members  of  the  South  Dakota  bar,  practicing 
successfully  in  Sioux  Falls,  was  born  on  a  farm  in  Lyon  county,  Iowa,  October  :.':.',  1874.  He 
is  a  son  of  James  II.  and  Louisa  E.  (Conklin)  Wagner,  the  former  a  native  of  Pennsylvania 
and  the  hitler  of  Ohio.  The  father  passed  away  in  L884.  The  family  i-  of  German  origin 
l. oi  was  founded  in  this  country  at  an'early  day,  as  the  grandfather  of  our  subject  was  horn 
in  Pennsylvania. 

Edward  E.  Wagner  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Rock  Rapids, 
Iowa,  and  afterward  entered  the  law  office  of  II.  G.  McMillan  at  that  place.  In  May.  L893,  he 
was  admitted  to  the  bar  by  the  supreme  court  of  Iowa  and  opened  his  first  office  at  Mitchell, 
South  Dakota.  He  remained  there  for  three  years  and  then  returned  to  Rock  Rapids,  where 
he  spenl  a  similar  period  of  time.  In  the  spring  of  1899  he  went  to  Alexandria.  South  Dakota, 
and  in  L900  was  elected  states  attorney  of  Hanson  county,  serving  one  term  oi  two  years. 
In   loo]  he  was  elected  to  the  state  senate  from  district  No.   II  and  his  record  as  a   member 

of  the  legislative  body  was  a  co indable  one,  his  vote  and  influence  having  been  always  on 

the  Bide  ol   righl  and  progress.     One  year  after  the  expirati if  his  term  in  the  senate  Mr. 

rt'agner  was  appointed  by  President  Roosevelt  United  States  attorney  For  the  district  of 
South  Dakota  and  in  this  office  he  did  conscientious,  impartial  and  able  work  for  a  period 
ol  live  years  and  a  halt,  a  iter  which  he  resigned  and  gave  his  entire  time  to  his  private  practice. 
On  the  1st  ol  January,  1910,  he  returned  to  Mitchell  ami  there  formed  a  partnership  with 
en  i  .  Preston,  an  association  which  continued  lor  t  luce  years.  At  the  em  I  of  t  hat  time 
Mr.  Wagner  moved  to  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  is  now  engaged  in  general  practice,  being  ranked 

■  >  i •■  i  he  able  ami  successful  attorneys  of  the  city. 

\i    Rock  Rapids,  Iowa,  .Inly   10,   L894,  Mr.  Wagner  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Alice 
ai     i  daughter  of  Jacob  Tresslar,  a  veteran  of  the  (nil  war,  as  was  also  the  father  of 

I'      1      who   Served    t  lllee     lie  I   a    half    Veal's   as    private    III    I  lie   Twenty-fourth    Iowa     \  ol  II  III  eel' 

Infantry.     Mr.   and    Mis.    Wagner   have  become  the   parents  of   three  children,   Hazel.  Ruth 
and  Robei  I . 

belongs  to  the  Dacotah,  the  Country  am]  the  Elks  Clubs  ami  is  connected 
fraternally  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Masons.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian 
church.  Ills  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party,  ami  he  has  always  been 
'  in  public  affairs,  serving  with  credil  ami  ability  in  various  positions  of  trust  and 
responsibility,  lie  was  enthusiasticallj  mentioned  by  his  many  friends  and  admirers  as  a 
candidate    for   il line   of    United    States   senator   recently   hut    refused   this    honor,  being 


EDWARD  E.  WAGNER 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  9S1 

unwilling  to  take  part  in  an  arduous  political  campaign.  However,  he  is  now  the  object  of  a 
strong  non-partisan  movement  to  place  him  upon  the  bench  in  the  second  judicial  district. 

In  discussing  this  movement  the  Sioux  Falls  Press  in  an  editorial  dated  November  25, 
1913,  said:  "Mr.  Wagner  is  not  only  preeminently  fit  for  a  position  that  calls  for  conscience, 
a  clear  mind,  knowledge  of  the  law  and  courage,  but  he  has  proven  that  he  has  a  keen  sense 
of  the  moral  values  of  a  situation.  All  these  requisites  of  a  good  jurist  Mr.  Wagner  possesses, 
we  believe,  in  great  abundance.  We  have  only  to  hark  back  a  few  months  to  the  occasion 
where,  as  United  States  district  attorney,  he  had  the  courage  to  resign  rather  than  to  be  a 
factor  in  a  situation  that  offended  his  conscience,  violated  the  intent  of  the  law  and  shocked 
his  sense  of  values  with  respect  to  what  is  right  and  what  is  wrong;  there  we  find  in  Mr. 
Wagner  the  qualities  which  all  men  admire  and  which  should  belong  to  judges  more  than 
to  any  other  class  of  men.  It  is  to  be  hoped  that  he  will  accept  what  is  offered  him.  Of  all 
the  important  matters  the  voters  of  this  circuit  must  decide  in  the  approaching  elections, 
none  is  more  vital  and  far-reaching  in  its  potentialities  than  the  election  of  a  circuit  judge. 
The  Press  is  confident  that  E.  E.  Wagner  measures  up  to  the  great  responsibilities  of  the 
place." 

As  previously  stated,  Mr.  Wagner  was  appointed  United  States  district  attorney  for 
South  Dakota  by  President  Roosevelt,  and  tendered  his  resignation  on  the  28th  of  December, 
1912,  on  account  of  the  attitude  of  Mr.  Wickersham,  the  United  States  attorney  general,  in 
the  celebrated  case  of  Charles  L.  Hyde  of  Pierre.  During  his  incumbency  he  had  tried  s.ome 
well  known  cases.  Probably  the  most  conspicuous,  because  of  the  results  which  followed  it, 
was  that  of  Charles  L.  Hyde,  a  banker,  real-estate  dealer,  promoter  and  reputed  richest  man 
in  South  Dakota,  who  was  tried  and  convicted  in  the  United  States  district  court  in  December, 
1911,  of  using  the  mails  for  fraudulent  purposes,  it  being  contended  by  the  government  that 
through  circulars  and  letters  sent  through  the  mails  he  had  made  false  statement  regarding 
the  values  of  Pierre  real  estate  and  had  sold  almost  worthless  lots  in  Pierre  for  two  hundred 
dollars  and  three  hundred  dollars  in  cash  each  to  eastern  people  who  desired  to  Invest  their 
savings  in  what  they  believed  was  property  which  would  increase  rapidly  in  value.  The  trial 
was  hard  fought  by  both  sides  and  the  verdict  was  considered  a  great  victory  for  the  govern- 
ment. Mr.  Hyde  was  sentenced  to  serve  one  year  and  three  month-  in  the  federal  penitentiary 
and  to  pay  a  fine  of  three  thousand  five  hundred  dollars  and  costs.  Mr.  Hyde  made  appeal 
for  a  new  trial  to  Judge  Elliott,  to  the  circuit  court  of  appeals,  and  was  denied  in  each  case. 
He  then  petitioned  President  Taft  to  pardon  him.  Mr.  Wagner  opposed  the  pardoning  of 
Hyde,  holding  that  he  had  been  duly  convicted  and  that  no  extenuating  circumstances  were 
brought  out.  in  the  case,  and  that  Hyde's  wealth  should  not  be  taken  into  consideration. 
.Mr.  Wickersham  wanted  Mr.  Wagner  to  secure  a  stay  of  commitment  and  Wagner  refused 
to  comply  with  the  request,  believing  that,  had  it  been  the  case  of  a  poor  man.  no  such 
interference  with  justice  would  have  been  attempted.  President  Taft  granted  Mr.  Hyde 
immunity  from  imprisonment  and  Mr.  Wagner,  believing  it  to  be  a  clear  case  of  the  perverting 
of  justice  because  the  convicted  person  was  a  man  of  great  wealth,  whereas  a  poor  man 
would  have  been  so lily  incarcerated,  voiced  his  protest  against  the  same,  and  at  once  with- 
drew from  the  office  by  resignation.  Such  wide  attention  was  attracted  to  the  case  that  a 
published  statement  was  made  by  the  United  States  attorney  general  setting  forth  the  reasons 
why  the  president  had  taken  action,  and  this  was  followed  by  a  statement  from  Mr.  Wagner 
in  which  he  fully  reviewed  the  evidence  which  had  led  to  the  conviction.  The  case  was  one 
of  the  most  widely  discussed  ever  tried  in  South  Dakota,  and,  however  it  may  be  regarded 
by  the  pros  and  run-,  it  clearly  -hows  the  high,  unswerving  principles  of  honor  which  actuated 
Mr.  Wagner  in  the  discharge  of  his  duty  under  his  oath  of  office. 


J.  U.  STEICHEN. 


J.   U.   Steichen,   an   enterprising  and  promising   young  citizen   of   Hutchinson   county   and 

South  Dakota,  has  served  as  cashier  of  the  Dii :k   State  Bank   since  its  organization   and 

is  likewise  a  director  and  stockholder  of  the  institution.  His  birth  occurred  in  Alexandria, 
Hanson  county.  South  Dakota,  on  the  8th  of  March,  1891,  his  parents  being  .lames  and  Lena 
Steichen.     The  father  came  to  this  state  about  thirty-four  years  ago  and  located  on  a   I 


982  HIST<  >KY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

itead    neai     Uexandria       Subsequently    he   embarked    in    business  as  a  general  merchant  of 

\l,i  ook  county,  and  later  conducted  .1  similar  enterprise  .it   Emery,  in  Hanson  county. 

,,,    the    position    oi    countj    auditor,   he    held   that   office    for   two   terms   and   then 

ed   in  the  grain   business  at    Emery.     In    1S96   he  embarked   in   the  .main   business  at 

Parkston,  Hutchinson  county,  and  afterward  conducted   business  as  a  dealer  in  implements 

until   he  entered   the    Hutchinson   County    Hank   as   cashier,   in   which   capacity   he   has   since 

remained.      U«    wife    is    also    ye1     living    and    they    enjoy    a    very    extensive    and    favorable 

acquaintance  throughout  their  home  community. 

.1  c.  Steichen  attended  the  parochial,  graded  and  high  schools  in  tin-  acquirement  of 
an  education  and  after  put  tin-  aside  his  textbooks  entered  the  Security  State  Bank  at 
Ethan,  Davison  county,  remaining  with  the  institution  for  two  years.  On  the  expiration 
,,,•  that  period  he  came  to  Dimock  to  take  the  position  of  cashier  of  the  newly  organized 
Dimock  Mat.-  Bank,  oi  which  W.  11.  Shaw  is  the  president.  .Mr.  Steichen  is  also  one  of  the 
re  tors  and  stockholders  of  the  institution,  the  business  of  which  is  constantly  increasing, 
and  his  efforts  arc  a   factor  in  its  growth,  lor  In-  is  a  capable,  courteous  and  popular  official. 

11,,    the    loth    of    September,    1913,    Mr.    Steichen'  was    united    in    marriage    to    Miss    Flora 

1  ,,: „    ;l    daughter  of   Phil  Turgeon.     He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democracy 

,-,,„!  is  a  devout  communicant  of  the  Catholic  church,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with 
the  Knight-  of  Columbus,  belonging  to  Maher  Council.  No.  1076.  lie  is  fond  of  outdoor 
sports  and  enjoys  enviable  recognition  as  a  progressive  and  esteemed  young  citizen  of  his 
community  and  a  worthy  native  son  of  South  Dakota,  in  the  development  of  which  lie  is 
deeply   and  also  helpfully   interested. 


REV.   CHARLES   AUER. 


Fathe 


(  harles  Auer  is  will  known  as  the  beloved  pastor  of  the  Catholic  church  of 
^  Peter  and  Paul  at  Dimock,  which  in  l*s~>  was  known  as  Rome,  then  Starr  and  since 
1912  as  Dimock.     His  birth  occurred  in  Germany  on  the   nth  of  January,  1867,  his  parents 

being    George    I    Josepha    Auer.      In    the    acquirement    of   an    education    he    attended    the 

parochial   BChools  of   Hamilton.  Ohio,  and   his  theological   training  was  received  in  St.   Meinard 

Seminary    of    St.    Meinard.    Indiana.      He    was    ordained    to    the    priesth I    in    1892    and    was 

,,  igned  to  his  first  mis-ion  in  the  counties  traversed  by  and  adjacent  to  the  Cumberland 
and  Tennessee  rivers  in  southwestern  Kentucky  with  headquarters  at  Paducah,  Kentucky. 
|„  1906  In-  came  to  South  Dakota  and  was  assigned  to  Hie  mission  at  Farmer,  where  lie 
remained    in    charge    for   about   eight   years.      In    1913   lie   was  appointed    pastor   of    Hie  chinch 

of  ss.  Peter  and  Paul  at    Hi ck,  his  i ediate  predecessor.  Rev.  .1.  L.  Wulf,  passing  away 

,„,  the  6th  of  September  of  that  year.  The  latter  had  charge  of  the  parish  from  1894  to  L896 
,  ;1  young  man,  was  subsequently  transferred  to  Milhank  but  eventually  returned  to 
Dimock  and  -pent  the  last  live  years  of  his  life  as  pastor  of  the  church  of  SS.  Peter  and 
Pa,,],  I],,  erected  the  beautiful  brick  church  at  a  est  of  thirty-five  thousand  dollars  and 
had  begun  the  building  of  the  new  brick  schoolhonse  at  an  estimated  cost  of  sixteen  thou- 
-and  dollars,  but   the  latter  structure  was  completed  by   Rev.  Auer  and   represents  an  oxpendi- 

t 1   thirtj    thousand  dollars.     The  school  course  covers  eight  grades  and  the  students  are 

taught  bj  six  Sisters  ol  St.  Francis  of  Milwaukee  Wisconsin.  Rev.  Auer  is  identified  with 
the  Ki   ghl     ol    Columbus,   belonging   to   Paducah    (Ky.)    Council,   No     1055.     He   enjoys  the 

cooperat 1     Ins    parishi rs    in    unusual    degree    and    his    consecrated    labors    have    been    an 

1  1  ,i,i.    factot   in  the  growth  and  spread  of  Catholicity  here. 


\   G.   MILES. 


John  <■.    Mile     a   cigar   nufacturer  of  Brookings,  was  bom   in   Howard  county.  Town, 

January  8,  1859,  a  -on  of  .loin,  (1.  and  Louise  (Tafti  Miles,  the  former  a  native  of  Maine 
and  the  l.i  1  l,i  .,1  Wisconsin.  The  father  went  to  b.wa  about  1854,  settling  in  one  of  the 
pionoei  districts  of  Hie  state,  where  he  purchased  goven mi   land  at  a  dollar  and  a  quartet 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  983 

per  acre.  With  resolute  energy  he  began  converting  the  claim  into  a  cultivable  and  valuable 
farm  and  thereon  made  his  home  until  his  death.  His  widow  afterward  took  up  her  abode 
in  Cresco,  Iowa,  where  her  remaining  days  were  passed. 

John  G.  Miles  had  good  home  training,  with  the  benefits  to  be  derived  from  public  school 
education  in  Cresco,  where  he  supplemented  the  work  of  the  lower  grades  by  a  high  school 
course.  He  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1881  and  took  up  a  preemption  in  Day  county,  which 
he  proved  up  on.  In  the  spring  of  1883  he  arrived  in  Brookings,  where  he  entered  the  employ 
of  B.  J.  Kelsey,  a  general  merchant.  In  the  fall  of  1885  he  established  himself  in  the  furni- 
ture and  hardware  business  in  Brookings,  but  sold  out  after  five  years  and  for  some  time 
thereafter  gave  his  attention  to  the  management  of  his  landed  properties.  His  fellow  towns- 
men, appreciative  of  his  worth  and  ability,  however,  called  him  from  private  life  to  public 
office,  electing  him  sheriff  of  Brookings  county  in  1906.  He  made  such  an  excellent  record 
during  his  first  term  that  he  was  reelected  and  thus  served  for  two  terms.  When  he  retired 
from  office  he  purchased  his  present  cigar  manufacturing  business,  which  he  has  since  con- 
ducted, his  trade  being  largely  confined  to  the  eastern  part  of  the  state.  He  is  also  the 
owner  of  the  speedy  pacing  horse  Dad  Mix,  with  which  he  has  been  winning  many  of  the 
best  purses  at  the  various  fairs  throughout  the  middle  west,  the  horse  never  receiving  a  lower 
mark  than  2:12%.  He  is  very  speedy  and  will  undoubtedly  later  show  among  the  fast  repre- 
sentatives of  the  track.  The  landed  possessions  of  Mr.  Miles  aggregate  more  than  a  thou- 
sand acres  of  farming  property  in  Brookings  county  and  in  Minnesota. 

In  1890  Mr.  Miles  was  married  to  Miss  Katie  M.  Hall,  a  daughter  of  A.  M.  Hall,  a 
large  landowner  of  Brookings  county,  who  served  for  four  years  as  county  treasurer  and 
otherwise  was  known  as  a  valued  citizen  but  is  now  deceased.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Miles  became  the 
parents  of  a  son,  Hall  J.  In  his  political  views  Mr.  Miles  has  always  been  a  stalwart  republi- 
can since  age  conferred  upon  him  the  right  of  franchise.  He  has  served  as  justice  of  the 
peace  and  as  town  clerk.  He  belongs  to  Brookings  Lodge,  No.  24,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  Brook- 
ings Chapter,  No.  18,  B.  A.  M.;  Brookings  Commandery,  K.  T.;  the  Ancient  Order  of  Dnited 
Workmen  at  Elkton;  and  the  Brookings  Commercial  Club.  He  advances  steadily  along  the 
line  which  he  has  chosen  as  a  life  work,  his  close  application  and  his  judicious  investments 
being  salient    features   in   his   prosperous  career. 


CKOKCK    NKLStiN. 


George  Nelson  is  the  president  of  the  Scandinavian  Bank  at  Viborg  and  is  carefully 
directing  the  interests  of  that  instiution  in  a  manner  that  is  leading  to  its  substantial  de- 
velopment, growth  and  success.  He  was  born  in  Mount  Carroll.  Illinois,  January  25,  is;:.', 
and  is  a  son  of  Chris  and  Margaret  Nelson.  The  family  came  to  South  Dakota  in  the  year 
of  his  birth  and  established  their  home  near  Viborg,  the  father  securing  a  homestead  in 
Turner  county.  For  a  number  of  years  he  engaged  in  fanning  and  contributed  to  the  agri- 
cultural development  and  progress  of  the  section  in  which  he  lived.  He  survives  but  his 
wife  has  passed  away. 

George  Nelson  was  reared  in  Turner  county  and  after  mastering  the  branches  of  learn- 
ing taught  in  the  district  schools  continued  bis  education  in  the  University  of  Smith  Da- 
kota at  Vermillion,  where  he  made  his  way  by  his  own  efforts,  working  in  order  to  earn  the 
money  to  pay  his  tuition.  He  spent  one  year  in  college  and  afterward  engaged  in  teach 
in",  school,  displaying  ability  to  impart  clearly  and  readily  to  others  the  knowledge  that  he 
had  acquired.  In  early  manhood  he  also  worked  upon  the  home  farm  and  became  familiar 
with   everj    phase   of   life   incident   to   the   development    of   the   fields.     In    1898   he  came   to 

Viborg  and  assisted  in  the  organization  of  the  Scandinavian   Hank,  of  which   he  I ame  the 

first  cashier,  occupying  that  position  until  he  was  called  to  the  presidency  of  the  institution 
in  1912.  From  the  beginning  the  business  of  the  bank  has  constantly  increased,  h  i 
capitalized  for  twenty  thousand  dollars  and  its  officers  are:  George  Nelson,  president;  P. 
C.  Madsen,  vice  president;  Joseph  Swenson,  cashier;  and  Harold  Larson,  assistant  cashier. 
Mr.  Nelson  studies  everj  question  bearing  upon  the  hanking  business  and  his  close  applica- 
tion, unremitting  energy  and  broad  knowledge  of  financial  affairs  have  been  the  strung  and 


984  HIST*  >UY  <  IF  SI  >UTH   DAKOTA 

salient  elements  in  the  Buccess  oi  the  institution  oi  which  he  is  the  head.  He  is  also  inter- 
ested hi  South  Dakota  real  estate,  in  which  he  has  made  judicious  investments. 

(in  tlic  84th  of  .Fun.-,   i-'.it.  Mr.  Nelson  was  united  in  marriage  tu  Miss  Cora  Christen 

set mi    i,i Nels   Christensen.      Their   children   are   as   follows:      Everett,   Margaret, 

Merton,  Emmett,  Louise,  Lillian,  loj  and  Ralph.  Mr.  Nelson's  religious  views  are  in  accord 
with  the  Protestant  faith.  In  polities  lie  is  a  ri-piihlican,  recognized  as  a  stalwart  supporter 
oi  the  partj  bul  not  an  office  seeker.  He  lias  served,  however,  as  city  treasurer  and  in  that 
position,  a~  in  everj  othei  relation  oi  public  trust,  he  proved  himself  true,  loyal  and  capable. 
II,.  belongs  to  the  Danish  Brotherhood  of  America,  to  the  Odd  Fellows  society  and  in  Masonry 
baa  attained  the  thirtj  second  degree  oi  the  Scottish  Rite.  South  Dakota  finds  him  an 
enterprising  citizen,  greatly  interested  in  the  welfare  of  the  state  and  contributing  in  every 

ble  waj    toward  the  advancement   of  the  interests  oi   the  commonwealth; 


G.   B.    IIIVIN. 


G  B.  1 1  \  in.  a  progressive,  enterprising  and  respected  young  citizen  of  Iroquois,  is  actively 
n  aged  in  business  as  a  member  oi  the  linn  of  Irvin  Brothers,  dealers  in  farm  implements. 
His  birth  occurred  in  Kentucky  on  the  9th  of  February,  1879,  his  parents  being  Gideon  and 
Eliza  1 1  \  in.  both  oi  whom  are  deceased.  Throughout  his  active  business  career  the  father  de- 
voted his  attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits. 

i;.  |;  1 1  \  in  acquired  a  public-school  education  in  his  youth,  and  after  putting  aside  his 
textbooks  secured  employment  as  a  farm  hand.  Later  he  started  out  as  an  agriculturist  on 
hi-  own  account  and  for  a  number  of  years  gave 'his  time  and  energies  to  the  work  of  the 
fields   with   excellent   results.     In   the  spring  of   1908  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  at 

0  ceola,  where  he  embarked  in  the  implement  business  and  there  conducted  an  enterprise  of 
thai  character  for  two  years.  In  I'.ill  he  removed  his  stock  to  Iroquois,  where  he  has 
remained  to  the  present  time  and  lias  been  accorded  an  extensive  and  profitable  patronage, 
being  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  promising  and  prosperous  young  business  men  of  his 
adopted  state. 

(in  the  30th  of  January,  1901,  Mr.  Irvin  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Chloe  Downs,  a 
daughter  of  G.  W.  Downs,  of  Illinois.  To  them  have  been  born  two  children,  Gladys  and 
Eunice.  Mr.  Irvin  is  a  republican  in  politics.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Congrega- 
i J   church,   while   fraternally   he  is   identified   with   the  Masons,  being  a   member  of  York 

gi       "    •  :     \.  F.  &   A.  M.,  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Ancient  Order  of 

1  nite.l  Workmen.  He  also  belongs  to  the  Commercial  club  and  is  a  public-spirited  and  loyal 
citizen  whose  deep  interest  in  the  development  of  South  Dakota  is  manifest  in  his  aide  sup- 
port  of  many  measures  instituted  to  promote  the  advancement  and  upbuilding  of  the  com- 

menu  ealt  h. 


\\  ARREN   PAGE. 


Warren  Page,  now  living  retired  in  Henry,  belongs  to  that  class  of  public-spirited  citizens 

who  manifest  their  interest   in  the  welfare  oi  tj   and   state  by  hearty  cooperation  in  all 

movements  which  seek  to  promote  the  public  g I.     lb    i-  now    living  retired  bul   for  many 

id     '!     engaged  in  fanning.     He  has  always  been  a   resident  of  the  middle  west, 

his  birth  havii urred  in  Wisconsin  on  the  9th  of  April,   L844,  his  parents  being   Will 

i  Pagi     who  bave  long  since  passed  away.    The  father  always  made  farming  his 
1 1  ion, 
in   i  H     mi   ol   lii-  education  Warren  Page  attended  the  public  schools  of  his  native  state 
Lerward  enti  red  the  Wayland  University  at   Beaver  Dam.  Wisconsin.     When  he  had  com- 
pleted  hi     coui  e  in  that  institution  he  tinned  his  attention  to  farming  in  the  Badger  slate 
and    iih    ten     ..in-    was    Ihus   employed.      He   then   came   west    to   South    Dakota,   settling   in 
lii       nship    Cod  ngton  county,  in    1882.     There  he  homesteaded  on  section   30  and 
wiili   ■  hi'  i i]   the  development   and   improvement  of  his  place.     Year  by 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  987 

year  saw  the  farm  further  under  cultivation  and  in  course  of  time  the  crops  gathered  brought 
to  him  a  substantial  annual  income  To  his  original  claim  he  added  until  lie  became  the 
owner  of  four  hundred  acres,  which  he  continued  to  cultivate  until  1907,  when  he  put  aside 
active  business  cares  and  rented  his  land,  having  in  the  meantime  acquired  a  substantial 
competence  that  now  supplies  him  with  all  of  the  comforts  and  some  of  the  luxuries  of  life. 

In  June,  1869,  Mr.  Page  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Eliza  Scott,  a  daughter  id'  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Winchester  Scott,  of  Waupun,  Wisconsin,  the  latter  still  living.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Page 
have  become  parents  of  three  daughters:  Jennie,  now  the  wife  of  John  Peck,  a  resident  of 
Eazel;  Edith, 'the  wife  of  Alexander  Peck,  also  of  Hazel;  and  Vera,  the  wife  of  Pierre  Cos- 
grove,  of  Henry.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Page  attend  the  Congregational  church,  are  interested  in  its 
work  and  generous  in  its'  support.  Their  influence  is  always  on  the  side  of  progress,  reform, 
justice  and  truth. 

Mr.  I'age  belongs  also  to  the  Elks  lodge,  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Independent 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  votes  with  the  republican  party  and  for  fourteen  years  he  filled 
the  office  of  county  commissioner,  to  which  position  he  was  elected  in  the  fall  of  1895,  his 
record  in  that  connection  being  most  commendable  and  exemplary.  He  has  also  served  as 
town  clerk  and  at  the  present  writing — in  1915 — is  president  of  the  school  board  of  Henry. 
The  cause  of  education  finds  in  him  a  stalwart  champion  and  he  is  doing  much  to  uphold  the 
interests  of  the  schools  in  his  town.  He  is  entitled  to  wear  the  little  bronze  button  of  the 
Grand  Army  of  the  Republic,  for  he  served  for  three  years  at  the  front  with  the  boys  in  blue, 
enlisting  as  a  member  of  Company  K,  Twenty-ninth  Wisconsin  Infantry,  with  which  he  went 
to  the  front,  returning  only  when  the  regiment  was  discharged  in  1865.  He  participated  in  a 
number  of  hotly  contested  engagements  and  his  record  as  a  soldier,  indicating  his  loyalty  anil 
fidelity  to  his  country,  has  been  equalled  by  the  record  which  he  has  made  as  a  public-spirited 
citizen  in  times  of  peace. 


WILLIAM   F.   BERENS. 


William  F.  Berens,  editor  and  owner  of  the  Worthing  Enterprise  of  Worthing.  Lincoln 
county,  is  recognized  not  only  as  an  able  journalist  but  also  as  a  public-spirited  citizen.  He 
was  born  in  Perry  township,  Lincoln  county,  on  the  31st  of  March,  1892,  and  is  a  son  of 
Frank  and  Jessie  (Sabin)  Berens.  The  father  removed  to  South  Dakota  in  1884  and  settled 
north  of  Lennox  upon  a  farm,  which  he  operated  continuously  for  twenty  years.  While 
engaged  in  agricultural  pursuits  he  met  his  future  wife,  who  was  a  daughter  of  George 
Sabin,  one  of  the  first  settlers  of  that  section  and  who  homesteaded  land  there  in  the  early 
days.  Previous  to  his  demise,  which  occurred  in  1905,  Mr.  Berens  was  engaged  in  the  news- 
paper business  in  Irene  and  Humboldt.    His  wife  died  in  1896. 

William  F.  Berens  was  educated  in  the  high  school  of  Lennox  and  made  an  unusual  rec- 
ord. When  but  nine  years  of  age  he  began  to  learn  the  printing  business  and  at  the  age  of 
sixteen  purchased  the  Worthing  Enterprise,  becoming  the  youngest  newspaper  owner  and 
editor  in  the  state.  He  has  gained  a  gratifying  measure  of  success  in  his  venture  and  has 
increased  the  circulation  of  his  paper  four  times,  even  though  the  population  of  the  town  has 
decreased.  The  paper  now  has  six  hundred  subscribers.  He  does  all  of  the  work  of  the  office, 
being  at  once  printer,  editor  and  business  manager,  and  is  very  efficient  in  the  discharge  of 
his  varied  duties.  His  plant  is  well  equipped  and  the  typographical  work  is  well  done.  The 
paper,  which  is  a  weekly,  is  absolutely  independent  in  politics  and  is  at  the  forefront  in 
advocating  improvements  in  the  community.  Worthing  has  the  distinction  of  shipping  more 
grain  than  any  other  town  on  the  Milwaukee  system  and  there  are  six  large  elevators  in  the 
town. 

Mr.  Berens  was  married  on  the  9th  of  January,  1913,  to  Miss  I. aura  Donahue,  a  daughter 
of  Roger  0.  Donahue,  who  was  very  prominent  in  public  affairs  in  the  state.  He  served  (who 
in  the  legislature  and  proved  a  valuable  member  of  that  body.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Berens  have  a 
son.  Joseph. 

Mr.  Berens  is  a  Catholic  in  his  religious  faith  and  fraternally  is  connected  with  Mar- 
quette Council,  K.  C,  at  Sioux  Falls.     He  is  very  fond  of  outd ■  life  and  finds  a  great  deal  of 

pleasure  and  n led  recreation  in  an  occasional  outing.     However,  his  work  as  editor  and  busi- 

Voi.  n      12 


988  HISTi  >\i\  <  iF   S(  »UTH  DAKOT  \ 

ness  manager  of  the   Enterprise  makes  heavy  demands  upon  his  ti and  leaves  him  little 

opportunity  for  vacations.  He  has  passed  his  entire  life  in  Lincoln  county  and  the  fact  that 
those  who  have  known  him  from  boj  hood  hold  him  in  high  esteem  is  proof  of  liis  integritj  and 
uprightness. 


PA  I  'RICK  DR1SC0LL. 


Pati  ':  I'm  coll,  who  has  witnessed  the  growth  and  development  of  South  Dakota  for 
in.  I.  than  a  third  oi  a  century,  figures  in  financial  circles  as  cashier  of  tlie  Emery  State  Hank, 
which  he  organized  in  L902  and  of  which  institution  he  is  also  stockholder  and  director.  His 
birth  occurred  in  Ireland  on  the  L7th  of  March,  1869,  his  parents  being  Jeremiah  and  Susan 
ill.  The  tathir  passed  awaj  in  thai  country,  but  the  mother's  demise  occurred  in  the 
l  nited  States. 

Patrick   Driscoll  acquired  a   puhlic-school  education  in  his  youth  and  was  not  yet  eleven 

yei ge  when   in   February,   1880,  lie  arrived  in  South  Dakota  with  his  widowed  mother, 

who  took  up  a  homestead  claim  in  Hanson  county,  adjoining  Emery  and  comprising  the 
southeast  quarter  of  section  25,  township  102,  range  .>7.  This  farm  Mr.  Driscoll  cultivated 
successfully  for  a  number  oi  years.  In  1889  he  was  elected  register  of  deeds  and  held  the 
position  until  L902  inclusive,  making  a  highly  satisfactory  and  most  commendable  record 
in   that   connection.     Subsequently,   having   been   employed    for  some  time   in   the   First   Na- 

i j  I   Bank  of  Alexandria,  he  organized  the  Emery  State  Bank  at  Emery  and  in   1903   was 

chosen  cashier  of  the  institution,  in  which  capacity  he  has  served  continuously  since.  The 
business  of  the  bank  lias  steadily  increased  with  the  development  of  the  community  and  its 
continued  growth  and  success  is  attributable  in  large  measure  to  the  ability  and  sagacity  of 
its  popular  cashier. 

i  in  ili,  9th  of  August,  1905,  in  Scotland.  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Driscoll  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  Miss  Anna  Wanck.  a  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Rosa  (Leitheiser)  Wanek.  Mr.  and 
\li  Driscoll  have  two  children,  Edmund  P.  and  Marie  L.  In  his  political  views  Mr.  Driscoll 
is  a  democrat,  while  bis  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Catholic  chinch.  Fraternally  he  is 
identified  with  the  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and 
the  Knights  of  Columbus,  belonging  to  Maher  <  ouncil  of  Mitchell,  South  Dakota,  of  the  last 
named  organization.  Throughout  In-  community  he  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  as  a  pro- 
gressive, prosperous  and  valued  citizen. 


PROFESSOR  GEORGE  LINCOLN    BROWN. 

Professor  George  Lincoln  Brown,  dean  oi  the  faculty  and  vice  president  of  the  South 
Dakota  State  College  at  Brookings,  was  born  in  Hates  county,  Missouri.  January  25,  1869. 
His   father.  John    Brown,   was   oi    Ohio   parentage,   while   his   mother,   who   bore   the   maiden 

na if  Elizabeth  Seavers,  was  a  native  of  Illinois.    The  family  numbered  four  sons,  of  whom 

Georgi    I.,  i-  the  second.     He  was  reared  to  farm  life  and  his  early  education  was  acquired 
ill  a  count  i  y   school. 

In   1884  I ntered  the  preparatory  department  of  the  University  of   Missouri  and  after 

ni  M    attenda was  graduated  in    [,892  with   the  dee.il f   Bachelor  of  Science.     At 

the  end  ot   hi-   junior  year  he  received  the  Rollins  fellowship  of  fifty  dollars,  awarded  to  the 
mil. i    in   the  science  course.,  and   dining  bis   senior   year  he  held  a    teaching    fellowship  in 

'         led   I"  the  si ■  institution   for  post  graduate  work   in  mathematics  during 

i  two     i  :,i   .  holding  a   teaching    fellowship  in   mathematics  and  receiving  the  degree 

in,,  in   Mathematics  in   1893.     Having  been  awarded  a   fellowship  in  mathe- 

iini         M   tin    i  liicago  I  niversity  in   1894,  he  pursued  post  graduate  work  in  that  institution 

through  1 1 eding  two  years,  completing  the  work  for  the  degree  of  Doctor  of  Philosophy, 

which  he  holds  from  that   institution.     In  the  fall  of  1896  i btained  a  position  as  teacher 

ol    mathematics  in  the  high  scl I  of   bock   Island,   Illinois,  but   resigned  on  the   1st  of   Feb- 

'■   ii  pi   the  chair  of   theraatics   in  the  South    Dakota    Agricultural   College, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  989 

which  name  has  since  been  changed  to  the  South  Dakota  State  College  of  Agriculture  and 
Mechanic  Arts. 

In  the  summer  and  fall  of  1908.  during  the  absence  of  the  president,  Professor  Brown 
was  acting  president  of  that  institution.  He  was  made  dean  of  the  faculty  in  1910  and 
jra.3  made  vice  president  in  1913.  Upon  the  transfer  of  President  R.  L.  Slagle  to  the  presi- 
dency ol  the  South  Dakota  State  University  on  the  1st  of  February,  1914,  Professor  Brown 
became  acting  president  of  the  South  Dakota  State  College,  in  which  capacity  he  continued 
until  August  1st  of  the  same  year,  when  President  Ellwood  C.  Perisho  took  up  the  duties  of 
that  office. 

In  dune.  1898,  Professor  Brown  was  married  to  Miss  Winifred  Geraldine  Loucks.  a  daugh- 
ter of  H.  L.  Loucks.  at  that  time  a  resident  of  Deuel  county  but  now  of  Watertown,  South 
Dakota.  In  April,  1908,  Mrs.  Brown  passed  away,  leaving  three  children:  Cecil  Langford, 
aged  fifteen  years;  Elizabeth  Louise,  aged  twelve;  and  Florence  Margaret,  nine  years  of  age. 
In  1910  Professor  Brown  was  united  in  marriage  to  Anna  York  Loucks,  and  they  have  one 
child,  a  daughter.  Winifred  York  Loucks. 

Professor  Brown  is  a  member  of  Phi  Beta  Kappa,  a  college  fraternity,  whose  membership 
is  based  upon  scholarship.  He  is  also  a  Mason,  belonging  to  Brookings  Lodge,  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 
and  to  Brookings  Chapter,  No.  18,  R.  A.  M.  While  a  man  of  scholarly  attainments,  his 
ambition  and  opportunities  carrying  him  beyond  the  point  that  many  men  have  reached, 
there  is  nothing  in  him  of  the  pedantic;  on  tin'  contrary,  he  has  that  touch  of  human  sym- 
pathy and  interest  which  has  enabled  him  to  understand  and  inspire  not  only  students  but 
also  those  with  whom  he  has  come  in  contact  in  other  relations.  He  exemplifies  in  his  life 
tlie   teachings  of  Masonry,  recognizing  the  brotherhood   of  man. 


WILLIAM  YOUNG. 


William  Young,  owning  a  farm  of  four  hundred  acres  in  La  Prairie  township,  Spink 
county,  was  horn  in  Wnunakec,  Wisconsin,  December  28,  1876,  a  son  of  Goddard  and  Eliza- 
beth Young.  The  former,  who  came  from  Germany,  was  a  farmer  and  for  some  time  fol- 
lowed agricultural  pursuits  in  Wisconsin  before  his  arrival  in  South  Dakota  about  1890. 
After  coming  to  this  state  he  first  settled  on  a  farm  in  Tetonke  township,  which  he  rented 
tor  several  years.  Subsequently  he  bought  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  land  in  La 
Prairie  township  and  later  added  a  quarter  section.  He  lias  since  sold  one  hundred  and 
sixty  acres  to  his  son,  but  is  still  owner  of  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres,  lie  resides  in 
Warner,  Brown  county,  and  is  respected  by  all  who  know  him  as  a  man  of  sterling  integrity. 
His  wile  died  near  Wauuakee  in  1881  and  is  there  buried.  They  were  the  parents  of  three 
sons  and  a  daughter,  namely:  John,  who  is  farming  in  partnership  with  his  brother;  Mary, 
who  died  in  1904  and  is  buried  in  the  Aberdeen  cemetery;  William:  and  Henry,  a  farmer  of 
La  Prairie   township. 

William   Young    received   his   early    education    in    his    native    county,   hut    completed    his 

scl line  in  the  La   Prairie  district  school,  putting  aside  his  textbooks  at  the  age  of  twenty. 

Needless  to  say.  during  this  time  lie  assisted  his  father  in  the  work  of  the  fields  during  the 
summers.  After  leaving  school  he  remained  home  for  some  time  and  then  purchased  one 
hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land,  later  buying  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  from  his  father 
and  eighty  acres  from  another  farmer.  His  place  comprises  in  all  four  hundred  acres  and 
he  does  mixed  farming;  his  stock  and  crops  together  bringing  him  in  a  substantial  income,  lie 
manages  the  varied  work  of  the  farm  so  as  to  secure  the  best  results  with  the  least  ex- 
penditure of  time  and  energy  and.  us  he  keeps  everything  in  splendid  condition  and  uses  (lie 
most  up-to-date  machinery,  he  finds  farming  not  only  profitable  but  congenial,  lie  is  also 
interested   in   Minnesota   hind,  owning  two  hundred  and   forty  acres  near  Breckenridge. 

Mr.  Young  was  married  in  La  Prairie  township.  Spink  county,  on  the  20th  of  March. 
1901.  to  Miss  Rosie  Jahnke,  a  native  of  La  Crosse.  Wisconsin,  and  a  daughter  of  (  harles  and 
Caroline  i(  llandzmann  i  Jahnke.  The  former  resides  at  Groton,  South  Dakota,  but  the  latter 
has  been  laid  to  rest  in  the  cemetery  at  Verdon,  South  Dakota.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Young  have 
two  sons.  Luverno  .1..  who  is  attending  school,  ami  Floyd  William.  The  father  is  one  ol  thai 
rapidh    increasing  number  of  men  who  refusi    to  he  dictated  to  by  party  leaders,  voting  lor 


NISI'  >l<\    I  IF  S<  IUTH  DAKOTA 

mon  ;ui. I  measures  rather  than  for  party.  His  land  is  in  the  river  bottom  and  constitutes 
-  a  farming  property  as  there  is  in  Spink  county,  but  much  of  its  value  is  due  to  the 
efforts  oi  Mr.  Voting,  for  when  it  came  into  liis  possession  it  was  wild  land  and  considered  of 
small  value.  It  »a-  necessary  to  clear  it  of  trees  and  undergrowth  before  it  could  be  cul- 
tivated and  tin-  arduous  work  be  performed  before  putting  in  his  crops.  He  has  used  excel- 
lent judgment  in  the  care  of  his  land  and  has  conserved  its  fertility  so  that  it  produces 
excellent  crops  annually . 


HIRAM   I.  KING,  M.  D. 


I)i.  Hiram  I.  King,  a  prominent  and  successful  physician  and  surgeon  of  Aberdeen,  has 
built  up  an  extensive  and  remunerative  practice  during  the  years  of  his  residence  here.  He 
was  born  in  Spring  Green,  \\  isconsin,  in  lss:j  and  is  a  son  of  Owen  and  Helen  (Weston)  King. 
He  acquired  bis  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  city  and  later  entered 
Northwestern  University,  Chicago,  Illinois,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in  medicine  in  1905, 
serving  afterward  for  two  years  as  interne  in  the  Alexian  Brothers  Hospital,  that  city.  In 
i:m.  lie  began  the  general  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery,  locating  at  Aberdeen,  South 
Dakota,   where   he  has  remained  continuously  to  the  present  time,  enjoying  a  lucrative  and 

constantly  growing  practice.    As  a  member  of  the  American  Medical  Association,  the  A rican 

College  oi  Surgeons,  and  the  county  and  state  medical  societies  he  keeps  in  touch  with  the 
trend  gf  modern  advancement  in  his  profession,  of  which  he  has  remained  always  a  close 
and  earnest  student.  In  I'.iU  he  took  a  post-graduate  course  at  Vienna,  Austria,  and  is  a 
member  of  the  surgical  staff  of  St.  Luke's  Hospital,  Aberdeen. 

In  1910  Dr.  King  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Jessie  Pardon,  of  Wisconsin,  and  they 
have  become  the  parents  of  two  children.  The  Doctor  is  a  member  of  the  Roman  Catholic 
church,  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democratic  party  and  is  connected  fraternally 
with  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  the  Order  of  Foresters,  the  Knights  of  the  Maccabees,  ami 
the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Klks.  lioth  he  and  his  wife  are  popular  in  social  circles 
and  possess  many  sterling  characteristics  which  win  them  the  regard  and  confidence  of  all 
win.  come  in  contact  with  them. 


.I.W1KS  P.  .IKXSKX. 


.lames  P.  Jensen  is  actively  and  successfully  engaged  in  business  as  a  general  merchant 
at  law  in,  having  built  up  an  extensive  and  well  merited  patronage.  His  birth  occurred  in 
Fillmore    county,    Minnesota,    on    the    1st,    of    November,    1ST:.',    his    parents    being    P.    K.    and 

Anna  Jensen.     He  attended  the  public  scl Is  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and  after 

putting   aside  his  textbooks  assisted   his   father   for  a   ti Subsequently  lie  spent,  a    year 

i     ail  employe  in  a  shoe  store  at  Austin  and  then   resided  during  one  summer  at  .Minneapolis, 

while  later  I ntered  the  service  of  the  Milwaukee  Railroad.     In  1897  he  removed  to  Bryant, 

South  Dakota,  and  there  first  secured  a  position  in  a  holel,  afterward  turning  his  attention 
to  farm  work.  In  1899  be  located  in  Erwin  and  entered  the  general  store  and  postoffice  of 
J.  K.  Wills,  remaining  with  him  for  one  year.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  secured  a  posi- 
tion with  A.  .1.  Hilton,  whose  establisl ut   he  purchased  in  association  with  a  Mr.  Peterson 

m     190-1.      Subsequently    he    bought     the    interest     of    his    partner    ami    has    conducted    business 

■eiiuih  .lining  the  past  lew  years.    An  extensive  ami  profitable  patronage  is  accorded 

llilll,   '"i    lie  .allies  a    large  and   well  select.. d  stock  of  g Is  at    reasonable  prices  and   has  won 

an    unassailable    reputation    for   reliability   and    integrity.      His    record   as   a  business    man   is 

one  well  worth}    mulation  and  commendation,  as  he  started  out  empty-handed  and   has 

teadilj   upward  unaided  to  a  position  among  the  prosperous  and  representa- 
tive I.,,  ■   in  -  adopted  -late. 

On  the  9th  of  July,  L902,  Mr.  Jensen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ellen  Johnson, 
bj    »r I in    I  i     three  children,  namely:     Verna    B.,  Orville  II.  and  Curtis  L.     lie  gives  his 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  993 

political  allegiance  to  the  democracy  and  has  served  as  a  member  of  the  school  board  for 
six  years,  the  cause  of  education  ever  finding  in  him  a  stanch  champion.  His  religious  faith 
is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons,  being  a 
worthy  exemplar  of  the  craft.  He  finds  recreation  in  fishing  and  motoring  and  also  enjoys 
the  companionship  of  friends,  of  whom  he  has  made  many  during  the  period  of  his  residence 
in  this  state. 


WILLIAM  H.  GLYNN. 


William  H.  Glynn,  a  prominent  young  lawyer  of  Parkston,  where  he  has  practiced  his 
profession  continuously  since  1909,  is  now  serving  a  two-year  term  as  states  attorney,  hav- 
ing been  elected  to  that  office  on  the  republican  ticket  in  1914.  His  birth  occurred  in  Clay- 
ton, Iowa,  on  the  3d  of  April,  1880,  his  parents  being  Alfred  and  Lena  (Lape)  Glynn,  who 
still  reside  in  the  Hawkeye  state.    By  profession  the  father  is  a  mechanical  engineer. 

William  H.  Glynn  acquired  his  general  education  in  the  graded  and  high  schools  and 
subsequently  entered  the  law  department  of  the  University  of  .South  Dakota  at  Vermillion, 
from  which  he  was  graduated  in  1909.  He  at  once  located  for  practice  in  Parkston  and  has 
there  remained  to  the  present  time,  having  built  up  an  extensive  and  profitable  clientage. 
In  1914  he  was  honored  by  election  to  the  office  of  states  attorney,  in  which  he  is  now  serv- 
ing and  has  already  made  a  very  creditable  record. 

On  the  1st  of  September,  1909,  Mr.  Glynn  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Amelia 
Becker,  a  daughter  of  John  Becker.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party 
and  has  ably  served  as  city  attorney  of  Parkston.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Pres- 
byterian church,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons.  He  delights  in  out- 
door recreation  of  all  kinds  and  in  his  home  community  is  popular  and  esteemed  as  an  able 
attorney  and  progressive  young  citizen. 


ELMER  R.  JUDY. 


Among  those  who  are  active  in  controlling  and  directing  financial  interests  in  South 
Dakota  is  E.  R.  Judy,  president  of  the  Forestburg  State  Bank.  In  the  town  where  he  now 
resides  he  is  widely  known,  for  it  was  there  that  he  was  born  on  the  8th  of  August,  1885, 
representing  one  of  its  old  families.  His  father,  Morris  K.  Judy,  was  a  native  of  Ohio, 
born  near  Washington  Court  House,  that  state.  He  became  one  of  the  pioneers  of  Sanborn 
county,  South  Dakota,  where  he  settled  on  a  homestead  claim  in  1881,  eight  years  before 
the  admission  of  the  state  into  the  Union.  He  became  one  of  the  county's  most  highly 
respected  and  prosperous  citizens.  Coming  to  the  state  with  scarcely  a  dollar  and  walking 
from  Yankton  to  what  is  now  Forestburg,  he  advanced  steadily  in  a  financial  way  until  he 
was  recognized  as  one  of  South  Dakota's  foremost  farmers  and  stockmen,  owning  a  splen- 
didly improved  tract  of  land  of  fourteen  hundred  acres,  equipped  with  all  modern  acces- 
sories and  conveniences.  His  death  occurred  .September  22,  1909,  when  he  was  fifty  years  of 
age,  while  his  wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Isabel  M.  McGillvray,  and  is  a  native  of 
Vermont,  still  resides  in  Forestburg. 

Elmer  R.  Judy  supplemented  his  public-school  training  by  study  in  the  Dakota  Wesleyan 
[Jhiversitj  and  such  was  his  early  experience  and  such  the  standing  that  he  gained,  that  he 
was  appointed  assistant  superintendent  of  the  South  Dakota  Agricultural  Exhibits  at  the 
Louisiana  Purchase  Exposition  in  St.  Louis  in  1904.  He  was  with  his  father  upon  the  home 
farm  until  1907,  when  he  became  one  of  the  organizers  of  the  State  Bank  of  Forestburg  and 
in  1913  Was  elected  to  the  presidency.  He  has  contributed  much  to  the  successful  conduct 
of  this  institution,  making  it  one  of  the  important  and  indispensable  business  features  of 
the  town.  Aside  from  this  he  is  still  largely  interested  in  farming  lands  and  in  the  breed- 
ing of  registered  cattle  and  his  broad  experience  and  progressive  methods  enable  him  to 
speak  with  authority  concerning  the  best  methods  of  developing  land  and  caring  for  lin- 
stock,    lie  also  served  as  treasurer  of  the  first  Farnsworth  Cooperative  Telephone  Company. 


994  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

On  the  :.'il  of  June,  1909,  Mr.  Judy  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss  <  larinda  A.  Jeffery, 
ol  Miller,  South  Dakota,  a  daughter  of  William  11.  and  Mary  (Richards)  Jeffery.  Mr.  Judj 
greatlj    enjoys   touring   with    In-   motor   car   and  also  takes  delight  in  travel  by   train.     He 

I   "i    outd -[..hi-   and    i-  an   advocate  of  good  roads.     Fraternally  lie  is  a  chapter 

Ma-. mi  ami  an  Odd  Fellow  and  he  ha-  long  been  a  recognized  leader  in  republican  circles  in 

In-    part    of    the      tate,     erving    a-   a    member   of   the    state   central   committee   in    1914.      lie 

es   in   advancement   and   i-  actuated   by  the  spirit  of  progress  and  enterprise  along  all 

those  lines  which  affect   tie    genera]  interests  of   society.     He  is  recognized  as  a  young  man 

dt   unusual  pr i-.-  and  In-  record  is  already  adding  new  luster  to  the  honored  name  of  his 

tathcr.  He  i-  exceedingly  active  in  the  livestock  business  and  has  done  much  to  promote 
an  interest  in  live-stock  exhibits  at  the  state  fairs,  lie  is  also  secretary  of  the  Sanborn 
Count}    Fail     \     ociation,  ol    which  he  was  one  of  the  chief  promoters. 


JOHN  W.  KRUEGER. 


John  \V.  Krueger,  residing  in  Erwin,  Kingsbury  county,  is  proving  a  popular  and  able 
I   as  cashier  of  the   Hank  of  Erwin.     His  birth  occurred  in  Wisconsin  on  the   15th  of 

I r 1 1 1 1. - 1 .   1876,  Ids  parents  being  Carl  and  Genevieve  Krueger,  who  came  to  South  Dakota 

in  I  ss|,  the  lather  purchasing  land  in  Day  county.  Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Carl  Krueger  have 
passed    away. 

John  VV.  Krueger  attended  the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and 
Iso   pursued   a    business  course  at   Charles  City,   Iowa.     Subsequently  he  was  employed  in  a 

I at    Andover,    South    Dakota,    for    eleven    months    and    afterward    was   connected    with    a 

produce  concern  at  Fargo,  North  Dakota,  for  a  short  time.  He  next  became  bookkeeper  in 
the  State  Hank  at  Andover  and  was  later  promoted  to  the  position  of  cashier,  in  which  capac- 
ity In  served  for  nine  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  be  entered  the  service  of  the 
l).i\  i  ountj  I  and  Company,  a  real-estate  c lern,  and  subsequently  embarked  in  the  real- 
estate  business  on  his  own  account  at  Blunt,  Hughes  county,  being  thus  engaged  for  a  year 
and  a  half.  In  1912  he  embarked  in  the  hardware  business  but  later  sold  out  and  entered 
iin  Bank  of  Erwin  as  cashier,  in  which  capacity  he  has  ably  served  to  the  present  time, 
contributing  to  the  continued  growth  and  sue. -ess  of  the  institution  in  an  appreciable  degree. 

(in  tie-  7th  of  January,  this,  Mr.  Krueger  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Eva  Hitch- 
cock, a  daughtei  of  Gideon  Hitchcock,  lie  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the 
men  and  measures  of  the  republican  party  and  in  religious  faith  is  a  Cbngregationalist. 
i  paternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons,  belonging  to  the  lodge,  chapter,  coininanilery 
and  the  Mystic  Shrine,  lie  is  fond  of  motoring  and  all  outdoor  sports  and  lias  won  the  high 
.  teem  and  friendship  .e  those  with  whom  he  ha-  come  in  contact  in  both  business  and 
social  tela!  ion-. 


MILTON   M.  RAMER. 


For    man}    years    Milton    M.    Ramer   has   been   connected    with   the   educational   develop. 

mi  i  i   ..I   the  stale  of  South   Dakota  and  has  contributed  much  toward  improving  the  school 

n.      till   keep-   in   contact    with    interests   of   Ibis   kind   as   editor  of   the    Associate 

i.     Mr.  Kti r  also  is  a  do. ■.tor  ami  secretary  of  the  Capital  supply  Company.     He 

■  n   in   Lcwiston,   Minnesota,  Fel ry    11,   1869,  and  is  a  son  oi   Charles  II.  and    U)bie 

i  R 'lb.-  lather,  a  farmer  and  mechanic,  was  bom  December  31,  1840,  and  died 

t  ol     hi     hnl,    December    14,    1894.      lb'    lived    in    Indiana,    Minnesota    and    North 

i.  Hi  wife,  Mr-.  Abbic  Ramer,  was  bom  February  :;,  1843.  She  is  now  living  in 
I  .In. hum.  i.i,  he  ha-  turned  her  attention  to  fruit-raising.  The  parents  were  devoutly 
religious  and  willinglj  assumed  more  than  their  burden  in  the  uplift  ami  betterment  of  the 
world.     The}    had   seven   children,  all   of  them  sous,  of    whom   the}    reared   live,  ami  of  whom 

["he   Ri i    fi Ij    is  of  German  origin,  coming  to  Pennsylvania  about 

,    "      Tie  \    lat.r  re ved   to  Ohio  and   Indiana.     The  ancestors  of   Mrs.  Ramer   were  orig- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  995 

inally  English  and  came  to  New  England  at  a  very  early  period  in  tin-  history  of  our 
country. 

Milton  M.  Earner  attended  the  common  schools  of  Minnesota  and  North  Dakota.  He 
took  part  of  a  course  at  Moorehead  (Minn.)  State  Normal  School,  and  attended  the  Baptist 
College  at  Tower  City,  North  Dakota,  which  is  now  defunct.  He  also  took  instruction  in 
the  University  of  Minnesota,  attending  summer  terms.  Early  in  life  he  turned  his  atten- 
tion to  agricultural  pursuits,  having  been  brought  up  on  a  farm.  He  taught  country  school 
in  North  Dakota  and  in  1893  became  principal  of  the  school  at  Big  Stone  City,  South 
Dakota,  which  connection  he  retained  until  1899.  In  that  year  he  was  chosen  county  super- 
intendent of  schools  of  Grant  county,  South  Dakota,  remaining  until  1903.  In  1903-04  lie 
was  superintendent  of  schools  at  Milbank,  and  in  1904-05  was  principal  of  the  high  school 
at  Mitchell.  His  excellence  as  a  teacher  was  recognized,  and  this,  combined  with  his  abil- 
ity and  executive  talents  well  fitted  him  for  the  position  of  president  of  the  South  Dakota 
Educational  Association,  to  which  office  he  was  elected  in  1905.  In  September  of  that  year 
he  was  appointed  by  Governor  Elrod,  state  superintendent  of  public  instruction,  which 
office  he  held  until  January  1,  1907.  During  that  time  he  promoted  a  number  of  valuable 
and  farreaching  measures  which  were  of  great  benefit  in  building  up  the  system  of  instruc- 
tion in  this  state.  At  the  end  of  his  term  of  office  Mr.  Ramer  returned  to  the  high  school 
at  Mitchell  for  one  year  and  in  1908  was  chosen  superintendent  of  schools  at  Pierre  for  a 
period  of  four  years.  He  retired  from  active  school  work  to  become  a  director  and  secre- 
tary of  the  Capital  Supply  Company,  in  which  capacities  he  is  still  serving.  Since  1910 
he  has  been  editor  of  the  educational  journal  now  known  as  the  Associate  Teacher,  and  by 
this  means  has  continued  to  make  valuable  contributions  to  the  field  of  labor  with  which 
he  has  been  so  long  identified.  He  has  always  advocated  definite  instruction  in  the  public 
schools  along  moral  lines,  which,  to  make  it  effective,  should  have  a  religious  background. 
He  led  the  campaign  which  resulted  in  the  creation  of  "Ethics  For  Children,''  and  he  suc- 
ceeded in  bringing  about  its  adoption  by  the  state  as  the  textbook  in  ethics. 

On  April  2G,  1902,  Mr.  Ramer  was  united  in  marriage,  at  Tower  City,  North  Dakota, 
to  Miss  Augusta  K.  Wasem,  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Wasem.  Mrs.  Ramer  was 
educated  in  the  common  schools.  She  is  a  noble-minded  woman,  a  valuable  helpmeet  to  her 
husband  and  a  good  mother.  She  excels  as  a  homemaker,  is  also  a  fine  needlewoman  and 
paints  in  oils,  manifesting  considerable  talent  along  that  line.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ramer  have 
two  daughters,  Gladys  Irene  and  Almeta  Leona.  The  parents  affiliate  with  the  Methodist 
Episcopal  church  and  have  taken  a  deep  interest  in  its  work  and  in  that  of  its  allied  societies. 
In  1905-6  Mr.  Ramer  was  president  of  the  South  Dakota  Sunday  School  Association,  in  the 
work  of  which  organization  he  has  always  taken  a  most  helpful  interest. 

Mr.  Ramer  is  a  republican  of  the  conservative  type  but  is  not  bound  by  partisan  lines, 
considering  as  of  first  importance  the  qualifications  of  the  candidate,  and  not  his  party 
affiliation.  Mr.  Ramer  served  for  one  year  in  the  North  Dakota  National  Guard  but  was 
discharged  upon  his  removal  from  that  state.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Modern  Woodmen 
of  America  and  for  three  years  served  as  venerable  consul  at  Milbank.  He  also  belongs  to 
the  American  Yeoman.  As  a  member  of  the  Commercial  Club  of  Pierre,  he  stands  with 
those  men  who  exert  themselves  for  the  growth  and  expansion  of  the  city  along  commercial 
and  industrial  lines.    He  is  devoted  to  golf  and  is  a  member  of  the  Pierre  Golf  Club. 


C.  S.  CARTER. 


C.  S.  Carter,  manager  of  the  C.  W.  Derr  Lumber  &  Grain  Company,  has  been  the  resident 
agent  of  this  concern  at  Badger  for  the  past  eight  years.  His  birth  occurred  in  Iowa  on  the 
15th  of  January,  1883,  his  parents  being  J.  T.  and  Laura  I.  Carter,  who  established  their 
home  at  Parker,  South  Dakota,  in  1901.  The  father  devoted  his  attention  to  general  agricul- 
tural pursuits  until  his  retirement  in  the  year  1909.  when  he  took  up  his  abode  in  California. 

C.  S.  Carter  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  and  later  continued  his 
studies  in  the  Dakota  Wesleyan  University  at  Mitchell.  His  initial  training  in  the  business 
world  was  received  as  agent  for  J.  F.  Anderson  and  a  short  time  afterward  he  accepted  a 
position   with  the  C.  W.  Derr  Lumber  &  Grain  Company,  which  he  has  represented  as  rcsi- 


996  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

dent  agent  at  Badger  for  the  pasl  eight  years.  In  this  capacity  he  has  proven  hia  services 
of  value  to  the  company  and  he  is  widely  recognized  as  an  enterprising  and  able  young  busi- 
ness  man. 

iin  the  31st  n!  October,  L908,  Mr.  (  arter  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mattie  M.  Hatch, 
a  daughter  oi  George  Hatch.  They  have  two  children,  Clare  and  Floyd.  Mr.  Carter  gives  his 
political  allegiance  to  the  prohibition  party,  being  a  firm  advocate  of  the  cause  of  temper- 
ance, and  In-  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church.  He  is  fond  of  fishing, 
baseball  and  other  outdooi  sports  and  is  a  popular  young  man  who  easily  wins  and  holds 
friends  bj   reason  of  his  many  good  traits  of  character  and  a  pleasing  personality. 


STEWART  SHARPE. 


Stewart  Sharpe,  who  is  filling  the  position  of  county  judge,  was  for  a  number  of  yens 
uccessfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  in  Delmont  and  since  his  elevation  to  the  bench 
has    proved    himself    a   capable  and  impartial  jurist.    He  was  born   in   Pennsylvania   on  the 
27th   of   August,    lss:.'.    His  parents,  Moore  I.  and  Catherine    (Johnson)    Sharpe,  are  still   liv- 
ing and  the  lather  is  a  blacksmith  by  trade. 

Stew  ait  Sharpe  attended  the  public  and  high  schools  and  was  later  a  student  in  the 
State  Normal  School  at  Cedar  Falls,  Iowa.  Subsequently  he  taught  for  four  years,  being 
principal  of  the  schools  in  Freeman,  South  Dakota.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he  abandoned 
thai  profession  and  entered  the  University  of  South  Dakota,  where  he  pursued  a  law  course, 
a>  he  had  determined  upon  the  legal  profession  as  his  life  work.  He  was  graduated  with  his 
professional  degree  in  1913  and  immediately  located  in  Delmont,  Douglas  county.  He 
soon  gained  recognition  as  an  able  and  conscientious  practitioner  and  won  a  representative 
practice.  In  November,  1914,  he  was  elected  county  judge  on  the  progressive  republican 
ticket  and  has  since  devoted  his  time  to  the  discharge  of  his  duties  in  that  connection.  He 
not  onlj  lias  the  requisite  knowledge  of  statute  law  and  precedent  but  he  also  has  the  ability 
to  rise  above   his   personal   predilections  and  decide  a  question  solely  upon  its  merits. 

Judge  Sharpe  manic. I  Miss  Elma  Eva  Bundy,  a  daughter  of  C.  W.  Bundy,  of  Delmont, 
the  we. filing  being  solemnized  on  tfic  10th  of  June,  1914.  Judge  sharpe  is  a  Methodist  and 
not  only  contributes  to  the  support  of  the  church,  but  also  take.,  part  in  its  work,  lb-  is 
a  member  of  the  Delta  Phi  Delta,  a  legal  fraternity,  and  is  also  identified  with  the  Inde- 
pendent Order  of  odd  Fellows.  He  has  already  accomplished  much  for  one  of  his  years  and 
his  many   friends  predict  lor  him  continued  success  in  his  chosen  profession. 


GEORGE  II.  BURLEIGH,  M.  D..  C.  M, 

Hi.  George  II.  Burleigh  has  won  for  himself  a  prominent  position  among  the  practitioners 

"i    I   stelline  an. I    he  displays   particular  ability   in   surgery   ami   has  also  specialized   to  a    large 

i    hi    in  the  I  real  ni. 'lit  of  diseases  of  the  eye.  ear,  nose  and  throat,     lie  was  fin  in  in  Cambray, 

Canada,  County   Victoria,  Ontario,  mi   the    lltfi   of  October,    1870,  and   is  a   son   of   William 

Spencer  and  D.-lia  Ann  Burleigh.    The  lather  was  a  carriage  builder,  devoting  the  greater  part 

life  t..  thai  business,  but  both  he  and  fiis  wile  have  passed  away. 

\ftei   attending  the  public  s.-l Is  Dr.   Burleigh  bee; a  student   in  Trinity   University 

ami  afterward   in  the  medical  scl I.  now  the  Toronto  Medical  ('..liege,  from   which  he  was 

graduated  on   the    l-t  of  June,   1900,     II. •  then  entered  the  Toronto  General  Hospital  as  an 
"'I'll'.,  there  remaining  lor  twelve  months,  during  which  time  he  gained  the  broad  knowledge 

i""1   experience    that    onlj    hospital    | itice   can    bring.      Alter    leaving   Toronto   Hospital  he 

o  Clinical  School  and  then  1.. rated  at   Emerson,  Nebraska.     In  1903  fie  returned 

to  <  liieo \  months'  study  in  tic  Chicago  five,  lair.  Nose  and  Throat  College.    He  then 

returned    to   Toronto    foi    a    -ln.il    while,   but    on    account    of   ill    health   again   came   west.     He 

located  first   at    I. ■  .  s..mfi   Dakota,  where  fie  was  first  president  of  the  town  board.     Soon 

ft'tei  i"   re red  t..  Estelline,  where  he  has  since  remained.     In  L913  fie  attended  the  Polyclinic 

1,11  I   Graduate  School  of  <  hi. -ago  and  each  year  he  gods  t..  <  hicago  for  further  post-graduate 


GEORGE   II.    Bl  RLEIGH,   M.   D.,  C.   M. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  999 

work  in  the  leading  medical  colleges  of  that  city.  He  now  has  an  extensive  practice  in 
Estelline  and  throughout  the  surrounding  country  and  the  nature  of  his  business  is  of  a  most 
important  character.  He  practices  surgery  in  the  Volga  Hospital  at  Volga,  in  the  Brookings 
Hospital,  and  does  nearly  all  of  the  surgery  for  the  neighboring  country.  Even  in  his 
surgical  work  he  specializes  in  the  surgical  treatment  of  the  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat.  His 
study  and  investigations  along  those  lines  have  given  him  particular  ability  and  power  and 
his  efforts  have  been  attended  with  excellent  results.  In  addition  to  his  other  professional 
work  he  is  health  officer  for  Estelline. 

On  the  24th  of  March,  1896,  Dr.  Burleigh  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Carrie  Long, 
daughter  of  Benjamin  and  Mary  Ann  Long  of  Melbourne,  Ontario.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Burleigh  have 
a  daughter,  Ruby  Adelaide,  born  June  30,  1898.  Motoring  is  a  favorite  source  of  enjoyment 
with  the  family  and  when  opportunity  offers  Dr.  Burleigh  turns  from  his  professional  activities 
to  attend  the  meetings  of  the  Masonic,  Eastern  Star,  Odd  Fellows,  Workmen  and  Woodmen 
societies.  Mrs.  Burleigh  is  past  matron  of  the  Eastern  Star  Chapter  and  past  noble  grand 
of  the  Bebekahs.  The  Doctor  was  worshipful  master  in  1914  of  Kurhum  Lodge,  No.  96,  A.  F.  & 
A.  M.,  also  belongs  to  the  chapter  and  has  passed  through  all  of  the  chairs  in  the  Odd  Fellows 
lodge.  He  is  most  loyal  to  the  teachings  and  tenets  of  the  craft  and  he  utilizes  in  his  pro- 
fession the  many  opportunities  offered  to  exemplify  its  principles.  Along  strictly  professional 
lines  his  membership  is  with  the  Third  District  Medical  Society,  the  South  Dakota  State 
Medical  Society,  the  Sioux  Valley  Medical  Society  and  the  American  Medical  Association.  He 
recognizes  fully  the  duties  and  obligations  that  devolve  upon  him  and  as  the  years  go  by 
he  increases  his  efficiency  by  broad  reading  and  study,  his  ability  winning  for  him  high  rank 
in  his  chosen  field. 


HENRY  G.  SCHWARTZ. 


Henry  G.  Schwartz  is  a  partner  in  the  Robertson-Schwartz  Company,  proprietors  of  a 
department  store  at  Redfield,  with  which  business  he  has  been  connected  since  March,  1909. 
That  was  the  year  of  his  arrival  in  this  state.  He  came  from  Brodhead,  Wisconsin,  and  he 
is  numbered  among  the  native  sons  of  Janesville,  Wisconsin,  born  May  2,  1879.  His  parents 
were  Thomas  and  Theresa  (Vogel)  Schwartz,  who  were  pioneer  residents  of  Wisconsin, 
taking  up  their  abode  in  that  state  in  1872.  They  were  the  parents  of  eight  children: 
Michael,  who  is  now  engaged  in  farming  near  Spring  Green,  Wisconsin;  Margaret,  the  wife 
of  George  Lagerman,  foreman  of  the  roundhouse  for  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railroad 
Company  at  Milwaukee;  Thomas,  Jr..  who  is  engaged  in  the  hardware  business  at  Spring 
Green;  Henry  G.,  of  this  review;  Mary,  the  wife  of  John  Kramer,  a  resident  farmer  of 
Plain.  Wisconsin:  Catherine,  the  wife  of  Frank  Lagerman,  a  real-estate  dealer  of  Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin;  Joseph,  who  is  assisting  his  father,  who  is  extensively  engaged  in  growing 
ginseng;  and  Albert,  who  is  (proprietor  of  ;i  general  store  at  Spring  Green,  Wisconsin.  The 
fathei  -till  resides  at  Spring  Green,  but  the  mother  passed  away  there  in  iss-l  and  was 
laid  to  rest  in  the  cemetery  at  that  place. 

Spending  his  youthful  days  under  the  parental  roof,  Henry  G.  Schwartz  pursued  liis 
education  in  Spring  Green  until  graduated  from  the  high  school.  He  completed  his  course 
at  the  age  of  nineteen  years  and  was  afterward  employe,!  for  six  years  at  Spring  Green  in 
mercantile  lines.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  went  to  Brodhead,  Wisconsin,  where 
he  embarked  in  business  on  his  own  account,  remaining  at  that  place  for  four  and  a  half 
years.  Thinking  that  still  better  advantages  might  be  enjoyed  in  this  growing  western 
country,  he  then  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  at  Redfield,  where  he  became  a  member  ol 
the  lirm  owning  Tlie  Leader,  a  department  store.  There  were  two  other  partners  in  the 
business  hut  after  two  years  ( '.  R.  Robertson  and  our  subject  embarked  in  business  Under 
the  style  of  the  Robertson-Schwartz  Company.  They  carry  a  carefully  selected  line  of  goods 
and  at  all  times  are  ready  to  meet  the  demands  of  their  customers.  Their  met  boils  are  thor- 
oughly  reliable  and   progressive   and  their   patronage   is   steadily  growing. 

Mr.  Schwartz  was  married  August  24.  1914,  to  Miss  Evangeline  M.  Myers,  a  daughter 
of  Frank  S.  Myers,  an  early  settlor  of  Spink  county,  who  is  now  in  the  grain  business  al 
Redfield,     In   politics   Mr.  Schwartz   is   independent,     lie  served   as  alderman   ol    the    second 


1000  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Redfield  for  four  years  and  while  a  member  of  the  city  council  did  everything  in  his 
power  l"  further  public  interests  and  to  uphold  the  plans  for  advancing  the  civic  welfare, 
fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  with  the 
i  "i  Pythias.  There  has  been  nothing  particularly  unusual  in  his  career  and  cer- 
tainly nothing  pectacular,  but  it  is  the  men  who  faithfully  perform  their  duties  day 
uftei  daj  who  constitute  the  strongest  and  most  substantial  element  in  the  growth  of  city 
and  enuiily.  Mr.  .Schwartz  belongs  to  that  .lass  of  enterprising  men  who  know  that  obstacles 
and  difficulties  can  be  overcome  bj  persistent  and  honorable  effort  and  thus  he  labors  untir- 
ingly whether  for  the  benefit  of  bis  individual  interests  or  for  the  welfare  of  the  community. 


t.  \r.i;il.l.  .1.  nsTitOOT. 


Gabriel  J.  Ostroot,  oi I   the  enterprising  and  promising  young  business  men  of  Kings- 

burj  county  and  South  Dakota,  is  the  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Lake  Preston  Milling 
II  birth  occurred  in  Cherokee  county,  Iowa,  on  the  8th  of  October.  1880,  his 
parents  being  Jonas  and  Carrie  Ostroot.  The  father  came  to  this  state  in  1882,  settling  on  a 
i  claim  and  carrying  on  agricultural  pursuits  for  some  time.  Subsequently  he  turned  his 
attention  to  general  merchandising  and  still  conducts  a  store,  being  accorded  a  liberal  patron- 
age and   being    (videl\    recognized  as  a   prosperous  and  e- teemed   citizen  ,,i    his  rem  in  unity. 

Gabriel  J.  Ostroot,  who  was  but  two  years  of  age  when  brought  to  South  Dakota  by  his 
parents,  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Brookings  and  later  entered 
Brookings  College,  completing  the  commercial  course  in  that  institution  in  1900.  After  putting 
aside  his  textbooks  he  was  identified  with  his  father  in  business  until  1907.  when  he  came  to 
lake  Preston  and  became  connected  with  the  Ostroot  Elevator  Company,  which  owned  a 
number  of  elevators.  Later  he  purchased  an  interest  in  the  Lake  Preston  Milling  Company 
and  assumed  the  position  of  secretary  and  treasurer,  in  which  dual  capacity  lie  has  served 
to  the  present  time.  The  company  supplies  Hgh1  and  power  to  Lake  Preston,  Do  Srnet,  Het- 
land  and  Erwin  and  is  an  incorporated  concern  the  stork  of  winch  is  held  by  Lake  Preston 
people.  Mr.  Ostroot  has  contributed  in  no  uncertain  degree  to  the  success  of  the  company 
ami  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  a-  a   progressive  and  substantial  young  business  man. 

'in  the  loth  of  June,  1913,  Mr.  Ostroot  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ida  T.  Larson,  a 
daughtei  ol  Sievert  II.  Larson.  Thej  no'w  have  one  child,  Geraldine.  Mr.  Ostroot  gives  his 
political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  is  a  Lutheran  in  religious  faith,  while  fra- 
ternally he  is  identified  with  the  Masons  and  the  Independent  tinier  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  has 
resided  in  this  state  throughout  almost  his  entire  life,  or  for  about  a  third  of  a  century,  and 
lias  made  a  host  of  friends  who  esteem  him  highly  for  his  many  good  traits  of  character  and 
;i  inline  personal  worth. 


MARTIN   I..  T(d.\  STAD. 

Martin   L.  Tolvstad  owns  a   farm  of  six  hundred  and   forty  acres  situated  on  sections    I, 

'       L9,  I  a   Prairie  township,  Spink  county,  and   is  recognized  throughout    his  locality  as 

an  able  and   up  to  date  agriculturist.     He  came  to  South   Dakota   in  the  fall  of   lsso.  ;i   num- 

r  ol  years  before  the  admission  of  the  state  into  the  Union,  and  in  the  intervening  thirty- 

irs   lias  witnessed  an  almost    magical  transformation   in  the  country.     It    was  then  a 

and   the   Indians   were  still   feared  by   the  comparatively   few   white  settlers  who 

"ik   oi    transforming   the  wild   prairies  into  a   highly  developed  agricultural 

i    '     tad   was  born   in    Ringsaker,   Hedemarkenj   Norway,  on   the    lllh   of  duly, 

i!-  and   Ida-  Tolvstad.     Wlcn  he  was  two  years  o)  age  his  father  came  with 

1 Ij    to  this  c try  and  settled   in  Wisconsin,  where  he  rented  a    farm.     In    1882  he  came 

to  South   Dakota  and  filed  on  the  land  which  his  son   Martin  L.  now  owns,     lie  passed  away  in 

11    '''■'      i      Bventj    tin    years,  and   three  years  later  his  wife  was  called  to  rest,  at  the 

1    i  I  real         Both  are  buried   in   Bethany  cemetery   in  La   Prairie  township. 

Martin   k     i    i     tad  received  his  education  in  the  district  schools  of  Trempealeau  county, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1001 

Wisconsin,  but  put  aside  his  textbooks  when  but  fourteen  years  of  age.  He  then  assisted  his 
father  in  the  work  of  the  farm  until  1880  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota  and  filed  on  a  pre- 
emption claim  near  the  present  town  of  Stratford,  Brown  county.  This  he  sold  in  1883  and 
then  filed  on  the  homestead  where  he  now'  makes  his  home.  He  later  bought  additional  land 
and  now  owns  in  all  six  hundred  and  forty  acres,  which  he  has  mainly  devoted  to  the  raising 
of  grain,  although  he  is  gradually  giving  more  attention  to  the  raising  of  stock  as  well. 
The  land  is  in  a  high  state  of  cultivation  and  the  buildings  and  fences  are  kept  in  excellent 
repair.  The  bouse,  which  is  a  commodious  structure,  is  rendered  especially  attractive  by  a 
beautiful  grove  which  surrounds  it.  Mr.  Tolvstad  has  proved  himself  a  man  of  sound  business 
judgment  and  of  untiring  industry  and  the  material  success  which  lie  has  achieved  and  the 
esteem  of  many  friends  are  but  the  merited  reward  of  his  life  of  usefulness. 

In  La  Prairie  township.  December  4,  1893.  Mr.  Tolvstad  married  Miss  Gertrude  Kittles- 
hind.  a  daughter  of  Ole  and  Liiv  Kittlesland.  The  former  died  in  Norway,  but  his  wife,  who 
emigrated  to  America  with  her  children  after  the  death  of  her  husband,  survived  him  until 
1912  and  is  buried  in  the  Bethany  cemetery  in  La  Prairie  township,  Spink  county.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Tolvstad  have  three  children:  Ella,  who  attended  the  high  school  of  Brentford  and  the 
Normal  School;  Harry  and  Frank,  who  are  assisting  their  father  in  the  work  of  the  farm. 
Mr.  Tolvstad  votes  for  men  and  measures  rather  than  for  party  and  takes  an  active  part  in 
local  public  affairs,  lie  has  held  several  township  oflices  and  in  1892  was  elected  clerk  of  the 
tow  n.  serving  with  ability  in  that  position.  He  was  appointed  eighteen  months  after  that  term 
expired  and  was  reelected  on  the  expiration  of  his  appointment  and  still  holds  the  ollice. 
lie  also  served  for  years  either  as  clerk  or  treasurer  of  the  school  board  and  is  now  holding 
the  latter  position.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  lie  has 
done  much  to  aid  in  the  agricultural  development  of  Spink  county  and  the  esteem  in  which  he 
is  held  is  justly  merited.  He  has  built  one  of  the  finest  country  residences  in  that  county 
and  it   is  the  meeting   place   for  his  many  friends. 


JESS  W.  FOSTER,  M.  D. 


Dr.  Jess  W.  Foster,  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  in  Aurora,  is  one 
of  the  younger  representatives  of  the  profession,  yet  already  has  displayed  ability  and 
attained  a  professional  position  that  many  an  older  man  might  well  envy.  He  was  born  in 
I  ayi  He  county,  Iowa,  on  the  14th  of  September,  1886,  and  is  a  son  of  John  A.  and  Jessie 
(MeNaught)  Foster,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Scotland.  They  came  to  the  United  States 
in  childhood  with  their  respective  parents  and  settled  in  McKeesport,  Pennsylvania,  where 
they  were  reared  and  eventually  married.  From  early  manhood  the  father  worked  in  the 
coal  mines  of  Pennsylvania  until  his  removal  to  Iowa  about  1870.  He  was  a  veteran  of  the 
Civil  war,  being  among  the  first  to  respond  to  the  call  for  troops  following  the  outbreak  of 
hostilities  in  1861.  He  enlisted  as  a  member  of  Company  E,  Fourth  Pennsylvania  Cavalry, 
and  served  with  that  command  throughout  the  war,  participating  in  a  number  of  hotly  con- 
tested engagements.  When  peace  was  restored  he  returned  to  Pennsylvania,  after  which  he 
continued  work  in  the  coal  mines  until  1870,  when  he  came  to  the  west,  settling  in  Fayette 
county.  Towa.  where  he  took  up  a  homestead  and  began  farming.  For  some  time  he  carried 
on  general  agricultural  pursuits  but  in  bis  later  years  he  retired  from  farm  work  and 
removed  to  Arlington,  where  his  death  occurred  in  January,  1913.  while  his  widow  still 
resides  there. 

Dr.  Foster  spent  his  youthful  days  under  the  parental  roof  and  after  attending  the  dis- 
tant schools  continued  his  education  in  Arlington,  passing  through  consecutive  grades  until 
he  became  a  high-school  pupil.  Later  he  took  up  the  study  of  medicine,  for  he  believed  that 
he  would  enjoy  the  practice  of  that  profession,  and  in  1906  he  entered  the  medical  depart- 
ment of  the  State  University  of  Iowa  at  Iowa  City,  spending  a  year  as  a  student  in  that 
institution.  He  next  entered  the  medical  department  of  the  Northwestern  University  at 
Chicago  and  was  graduated  therefrom  with  the  class  of  1910.  Immediately  after  the  com- 
pletion of  his  course  he  located  for  practice  at  Lake  Preston,  South  Dakota,  where  he  suc- 
cessfully followed  his  profession   for  three  years.     In  August,   1913,  he  went  to  Brook 

where  he  remained  until  he  removed  to  Aurora,  where  he  is  enjoying  a  fine  practice. 


L002  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Dr.  I  .1-1.1  recently  erected  in  Brookings  .1  handsome  residence,  which  is  supplied  with  all 
modern  improvements,  equipments  and  conveniences  and  which  he  sold  advantageously.  In 
1911  he  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Blanche  Welch  of  Arlington,  Iowa,  and  they  have 
1  many  friends.  Dr.  Foster  belongs  to  the  Brookings  Commercial  Club  and  has  member- 
ship in  Brookings  Lodge,  No.  24,  1  .  &  A.  M.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Third  District  Medical 
3<*  '  tj  Oi  South  Dak. .la.  ,.1  the  Mate  -Medical  Society  and  the  American  Medical  Association. 
He  has  built  up  a  remunerative  practice  and  undoubtedly  has  a  bright  professional  career  before 
him.  lie-  and  his  wife  arc  members  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  their  sterling 
traits  ..1  character  have  established  them  in  the  high  regard  of  their  fellow  townsmen. 


H.  VAN  RUSCHEN. 


II.  Van  Ruschen  is  a  practicing  attorney  of  Marion,  Turner  county,  lie  was  bom  in 
Illinois  en  the  4th  of  April,  1877,  a  son  of  W.  and  Johanna  (Addengast)  Van  Ruschen.  The 
familj  .Mine  I,,  South  Dakota  in  1879  and  settled  on  a  homestead  near  Chancellor.  During 
the  first  year  of  their  residence  here  a  cyclone  destroyed  their  cabin,  then  the  grasshoppers 
an. I  the  drought  came  and  no  crops  were  produced.  The  family  bore  many  hardships  and 
[.in  a  1  ion,  incident  to  frontier  life  under  such  conditions,  but  in  time  their  courage  and  deter- 
mination triumphed  and  success  came  to  them.    The  father  is  now  living  retired  in  Marion. 

II.  Van  Ruschen  was  educated  in  the  district  schools  and  afterward  held  various  clerical 
positions.  At  length  he  determined  upon  the  practice  of  law  as  a  life  work  and  with  that 
end  in  view  began  reading  in  the  office  and  under  the  direction  of  the  firm  of  Jones  &  Jones 
"'   Parker.     In   1906  he  took  the  bar  examination  and  was  admitted  to  practice  and  in  December 

"'    ""'  *:l year  was  admitted   to  practice   in  the  United  States  courts,     lie   is   the   pioneer 

lawyer  of  Marion  and  has  resided  there  continuously  since  1888.  From  the  first  he  has  been 
accorded  a  large  and  distinctively  representative  clientage  and  his  ability  has  advanced  him 
to  ;,  front  rank  among  the  able  lawyers  of  his  part  of  the  state. 

"n  Hi.  H. ih  ..I  September.  1909,  Mr.  Van  Ruschen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Susan 
Vogt,  lor  father  being  Jacob  F.  Vogt,  a  pioneer  of  this  state.  To  this  union  has  been  born  a 
daughter,  Mildred. 

In  religious  faith  Mr.  Van  Ruschen  is  a  Protestant  and  in  politics  is  independent,  with 
leanings  toward  the  progressive  party.    Fraternally  he  is  an  Elk,  an  Odd  Fellow,  a  Woodman, 

:l  Veoman  and  a  I. oval  American,  and  he  is  also  connected  with  the  Kebekah  degree  of  Odd 
Fellowship,     lie  has  been  identified  with  the  local  newspaper  of  Marion  and  he  has  served  as 

president  ..1  the  Commercial  club  ami  of  the  local  improve nt  dub.    lie  i-  treasurer  of  the 

1  emetery  Association.     On  several  occasions  he  has  been  called  to  public  office,  as  he  served 

a,  city  attorney  from   1908  to   1912,  and  has  also  been  justic the  pei and  school  clerk, 

wh'le  '"    l9°9  lie  was  elected  to  represent   his  district  in  the  stale  legislature.     He  made  a 

n  ditable  record  and  received  the  indorsement  of  his  fellow  towns n  but  declined  a  reelection. 

In  1915  he  was  again  appointed  eitj  attorney,     lie  has  ever  worked  for  the  advancement  and 

upbuilding  ..1  1  he  ,,,, nitj    in  which  be  makes  his  home  and  has  ever  indorsed  those  plans 

and    movements   which   are  a    mailer  oi   civic   virtue  and  civic   pride.     Ili~   worth   is  widely 

cknowledged  by  bis  fellow  townsmen,  who  find  in  him  a  man  worthy  of  public  trust  and  one 
di  '..lion  lo  the  general  g I  stands  above  question. 


JAMES  L.  JAi:\  is. 


Bu   ini       enterprise  finds  a   worthy,  alert  and  energetic  representative  in  James  L.  Jarvis, 

'I'!   ..I    Brookings,  who  is  also  chairman  of  the  board  of  county  commissioners 

nty.     He  recognizes  the  duties  and  obligations  as  well  as  the  privileges  of 

citizenship  and  thus  can  find  lime  from  a  growing  business  to  devote  to  public  service.     Tie 

'■'"'"    '"    So»th    Bend,    Indiana,    on    the    7th    of   January.    I860,    a    son    of    Eli    and    f.ovina 

(Wylond)   Jarvi     the  former  a  native  of  Virginia  and  the  latter  of  the  Hoosier  state.     The 

father  has   been   a   lifelong    farmer.     After  leaving  the  south   he  removed   to  Indiana   and   in 


II     \  A\    IM  SCHEN 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1005 

I860  went  to  Kansas  but  in  1862  took  up  his  abode  in  Shelby  county,  Iowa,  where  he  and  his 
wife   still   make  their   home. 

James  L.  Jarvis  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  Harlan,  Iowa,  and  in  the  high 
school  then'  and  remained  upon  the  home  farm  until  he  reached  his  twenty-first  year.  He 
then  went  to  Wauseca,  Minnesota,  and  a  year  later  removed  to  Winona,  Minnesota,  where  he 
worked  at  the  carpenter's  trade  through  the  summer  months,  while  in  the  winter  he  taught 
school.  In  1881  he  took  up  railroading  and  was  employed  by  the  Northwestern  Railroad 
Company  until  1883.  In  the  fall  of  1886  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  at  Langford, 
where  he  entered  the  service  of  the  Dakota  Lumber  Company  as  manager  of  the  yards,  re- 
maining in  that  position  of  trust  and  responsibility  for  five  years.  In  1891  he  resigned  his 
position  and  entered  into  partnership  with  J.  C.  Bassett  of  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota,  opening 
a  hardware  store  at  Langford.  Mr.  Bassett,  recognizing  the  ability  of  Mr.  Jarvis,  furnished 
him  tliij  requisite  capital  and  for  ten  years  the  firm  of  Jarvis  &  Company  did  a  prosperous 
business  at  that  point.  In  1901  Mr.  Jarvis  disposed  of  his  interests  there  and  removed  to 
Brookings,  where  he  established  his  present  business,  which  has  since  been  developed  into  one 
of  the  leading  hardware  houses  of  Brookings.  He  carries  a  large  line  of  both  shell'  and  heavy 
hardware  ami  his  patronage  has  grown  from  the  beginning  until  his  business  has  now  reached 
large  and  gratifying  proportions. 

In  the  spring  of  1883  Mr.  Jarvis  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Vesta  V.  Sanford,  of 
Winona,  Minnesota,  by  whom  lie  lias  one  child,  Until,  now  a  high-school  pupil  of  Brookings. 
Politically  Mr.  Jarvis  is  a  republican,  stanch  in  his  advocacy  of  the  principles  of  the  party, 
and  in  1908  he  was  elected  to  the  board  of  county  commissioners,  where  he  made  a  creditable 
record,  so  that  lie  was  reelected  to  the  board  in  1912  and  was  made  its  chairman  in  1913. 
Mr.  Jarvis  is  well  known  in  fraternal  circles,  holding  membership  in  Brookings  Lodge,  No.  34, 
F.  &  A.  M..  while  he  and  his  wife  are  members  of  Brookings  Chapter,  No.  15,  0.  F.  S.,  of 
which  he  i-  tin'  present  patron.  He  likewise  belongs  to  Brookings  Lodge,  No.  40,  I.  O.  O.  F., 
and  lias  membership  with  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Modern  Woodmen. 
He  is  likewise  a  member  of  tie'  Brookings  Commercial  Club  and  is  in  full  sympathy  with  its 
purposes  to  further  the  business  interests  of  the  city,  extend  its  trade  relations  and  uphold 
its  municipal  honor.  He  and  his  wife  have  been  members  of  the  First  Presbyterian  church 
for  many  years  and  Mr.  Jarvis  is  serving  as  one  of  its  elders.  His  life  has  been  characterized 
by  high  and  honorable  principles  and  the  record  which  he  has  made  in  every  relation  marks 
him  as  a  man  who  never  lowers  his  standards  and  one  who  pursues  a  course  not  because 
it  is  policy  to  do  so,  but  because  he  believes  in  the  value  and  efficacy  of  the  path  that  he  has 
marked   out. 


TIMOTHY  J.  WELBY. 


Timothy  J.  Welby,  who  is  deputy  state  game  warden,  has  discharged  his  duties  ably  and 
conscientiously,  vigorously  enforcing  the  law  protecting  game  and  prosecuting  offenders.  He 
has  been  connected  with  what  is  now  South  Dakota  since  1867  and  has  witnessed  a  change 
which  would  have  been  pronounced  impossible  if  it  had  been  predicted  a  half  century  ago. 
He  was  born  in  County  Galway,  Ireland,  on  the  26th  of  March,  1848,  a  son  of  Patrick  and 
Catherine  (Little)  Welby,  who  died  while  he  was  still  a  child.  In  1865,  when  seventeen 
years  of  age,  he  emigrated  to  America  with  the  intention  of  joining  his  brothers  who  were 
located  at  Louisville,  Kentucky.  He  sailed  from  Queenstown,  Ireland,  on  the  ship  Iberia, 
which  reached  New  York  after  a  three  weeks'  voyage.  He  made  his  way  to  Louisville  and 
not  long  after  arriving  there  secured  employment  on  a  boat  running  from  that  city  to  New 
Orleans  and  thence  to  St.  Louis.  He  winked  on  steamers  plying  the  lower  Mississippi  and 
Ohio  rivers  until  he  took  ship  on  the  Imperial,  bound  for  Port  Benton,  Montana.  While  work- 
ing on  that  boat  he  first  visited  the  present  state  of  South  Dakota.  The  boat  docked  south 
of  Jefferson  near  the  Big  Sioux  for  a  supply  of  wood  and  Mr.  Welby  took  advantage  of  this 
opportunity  and  went  ashore,  thus  setting  foot  on  Dakota  soil  in  the  middle  of  May.  186;. 
On  the  return  of  the  boat  late  in  the  fall  it  was  frozen  in  the  ice  at  Bon  Homme  on  the  7th 
of  November  and  was  abandoned  by  Captain  Smith  and  the  other  officers,  who  took  all 
of  the  money   with  them,  leaving  the  employes  without   pay.     The  latter  went   to   Yankton 


1006  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH    DAKOTA 

and  there  Bled  claims  against  the  boat.  The  federal  court  decided  in  their  favor  and  the 
machinery    and  bell  of  the  steamei    were  sold,  the  proceeds  being  given  to  the  employes  in 

iction  oi  theii  claims.  The  bell  <>t  the  Imperial  was  purchased  by  Judge  Brookings, 
who  had  it   placed  on  the  old  capitol  building,  where  it   remai I  until   the  removal  of  the 

i.  when  Judge  Brookings  gave  the  bell  to  Dr.  Joseph  Waul  for  use  in  the  academy. 
He  subsequent!}  presented  t J ■ « •  bell  to  the  Central  high  school,  where  it  is  still  in  use.  While 
waiting  for  the  decision  of  the  federal  court  Mr.  Welby  and  others  secured  board  with  John 
Owen,  at   Bon  Homme,  pa)  dollars  a   week  for  two  meals  a  day,  payment  being  made 

after  the  settlement  of  theii   claims  on  the  boat.     Subsequently  Mr.   Welby  worked  for  six 

weeks   for  Jacob   Ruefner,   eiving   only   his  board   for  his  labor,  as  work   was  scarce  and 

hoard  expensive  during  the  winter.  Lain  Mr.  Welby  worked  for  Judge  Brookings,  being 
employed  in  tin-  tatter's  sawmill  six  miles  west  of  Yankton.  In  July.  1868,  he  entered  the 
employ  of  General  -l.   I;,  s.    Todd,   with   whom   he  remained   foi    several   years.     During  this 

I lie  drove  the  first   wagon  across  the  first  government  bridge  over  the  da s  river  which 

was  also  the  first  bridge  in  the  territory.  Filing  on  a  homestead  claim  northwest  of  Mission 
Hill,  he  at  length  took  up  his  residence  upon  that  place.  In  1876,  during  the  hard  times 
that  followed  the  prolonged  drought  and  tin'  grasshopper  scourge,  he  again  went  to  work  on 
the  river  in  older  to  provide  for  the  support  of  his  family.  In  that  year  hi'  went  as  far  as 
Standing  Rock  on  the  boat,  Fontanelle,  and  two  years  later  went  with  Captain  Clark  on  the 
Benton  as  far  as  Fort  Sully.  He  still  retained  his  homestead,  however,  and  when  times 
improved  uave  his  entire  attention  to  the  cultivation  of  his  land.  He  made  many  improver 
inents  upon  his  place  and  as  the  years  passed  his  property  increased  steadily  in  value.  He 
continued  to  follow  agricultural  pursuits  until  L903,  when  he  put  aside  the  active  labor  of  the 
fields,  but  still  own-  tic  homestead,  which  comprises  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land, 
and  also  holds  title  to  forty  acres  near  Volin  an. I  a  fifteen  acre  tract  along  the  north  hank 
of  the  .lames  river,  which  he  purchased  with  soldier's  script.  In  1909  he  was  appointed 
count)   ". ■  warden  and  served  in  that  capacity  until   1913  when  he  was  appointed  deputy 

I  itc   gl •   warden  and   has   proved   an    excellent    man    for   the    place. 

Mr.  Welby  was  married  in  Yankton,  by  Joseph  Ward,  at  the  residence  of  Genera]  Todd, 
on  the  i.",ih  of  January,  L870,  to  Miss  Caroline  Hanson.  She  was  horn  about  sixty  miles 
from  I  hristiania,  Norway,  and  remained  in  her  native  land  until  1867,  when  she  sailed  from 
<  hristiania  foi  America  on  the  ship,  Noah,  which  arrived  at  Quebec,  Canada,  after  a  voyage  of 
seven  weeks,  she  made  her  way  to  La  Crosse.  Wisconsin,  where  there  was  a  Norwegian 
cohmy.  ami  the  following  year  joined  a  party  bound  for  Yankton  county,  Dakota  territory, 
undei  the  leadership  oi  [ver  Bagstad.  Their  transportation,  which  amounted  to  eighteen  dol- 
lars, was  to  he  paid  after  it  had  been  earned  by  labor  on  reaching  Dakota.  The  journey  was 
made  with  ox  teams  and  l  he  progress  was  so  glow  that  Mrs.  Welby  and  most  of  the  other 
young  people  walked  the  greater  pari  of  the  way  b)  preference,  although  they  ha. I  hound 
themselves  to  pay  for  riding.  To  Mr.  and  Mis.  Welby  have  been  born  the  following  chil- 
dren.    Mattie  is  the  wife  of  Sampson   Erickson,  who  is  farming  (.» iles  west   of  Gayville. 

Tarn,      is   farming    land    which   1 wns  adjoining  the   I stead.     Harry    is  a   painter  and 

(1 -it Yankton.     Tillie  gave  her  hand   in   marriage  to  !■:.   v.  Cowman,  a   merchant  of 

Gayville,  also    erving    i     post ster.     Alma  is  now  the  wife  of  Clyde  McPeake  and  resides  in 

pencer,   Iowa.     Mark    is  engaged   in   agricultural   pursuit-,   ami    resides   three   miles   west    of 
Gayville      Mar)    is  th.-  wife  oi    Ambrose   Means,  of  New-   York,  a   noted    African  traveler  and 

liuntel    aiel   ;i    well   known    writer.      Mrs.   Menus   accompanies  her   husband   on   some  of  his  jour- 

l  r m j. i ei  i-  Farming  the  homestead.  Mr.  Welby  is  a  member  of  the  Congregational 
church  ;it  Mi  ion  Hill,  although  nov,  a  resident  of  Yankton.  Mis  wife  belongs  to  the  Metho- 
dist   l  pal  church  oi   Yankton 

Mr.  Welby  is  a  stalwart  republican  and  in  all  matter.-,  where  the  interests  of  the  com- 
munity are  involved    inel   where  public  improvements  are  under  consideration  he  manifests  a 

i  em  to  tie  (rei I  welfare,  subordinating  his  private  affairs  to  the  advancement 

■Hi    and  county,     lie  has  unbounded   faith   in  the  develop nt   of  South   Dakota   and 

■  iii!.'  pride  in  the  n.t   thai  he  had  a  pail   in  laying  the  foundation  for  her  present 
and  fui  in.    "  i .   1 1  ■ 

Winn    \ii     Welby    first    came    to    this    state    Sioux    City    was    the   western    outpost    of 

civilizatioi I  ..ll  beyond  was  wilderness.     At  one  point  above  Fort   Thompson  Hie  steamer 

Imperial,  on  which  he  was  employed,  was  stopped  in  midchannel  to  allow  a  herd  of  buffalo; 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1007 

crossing  the  river,  to  pass  on.  Although  the  boat  could  have  forced  its  way  through  them, 
the  paddles  of  its  wheels  might  have  been  broken  off  in  so  doing.  The  Indians  at  that  time 
were  so  hostile  that  they  frequently  fired  at  passing  boats  and  the  pilot  house  was  usually 
encased  in  boiler  iron  to  protect  the  helmsman.  The  few  white  men  who  ventured  into  the 
territory  were  obliged  to  rely  upon  themselves  for  everything  and  if  one  was  injured  the  only 
medical  or  surgical  assistance  which  could  be  given  him  was  that  which  his  fellows  were 
capable  of  rendering.  On  one  occasion  a  man  on  the  boat  had  his  leg  broken  and  badly  mashed 
and,  as  it  was  imperative  that  it  be  amputated,  the  steward  performed  the  operation  with 
a  meat  saw  from  the  kitchen  and  the  man  soon  recovered.  On  the  return  trip  down  the 
river  there  were  many  passengers,  most  of  them  miners  with  stores  of  gold,  and  before 
civilization  was  reached  the  meat  supply  run  short.  While  crossing  a  bar  two  passengers 
asked  permission  to  go  ashore  to  try  and  kill  some  game,  but  about  three-quarters  of  an 
hour  after  leaving  the  boat  one  of  the  men  came  running  and  shouting  to  the  river  and 
jumped  in,  remaining  there  with  only  his  face  showing  until  he  was  taken  aboard  a  yawl 
sent  to  his  rescue  from  the  boat.  He  told  them  they  had  shot  an  antelope  and  the  shots 
attracted  Indians  who  succeeded  in  shooting  the  other  man  with  arrows.  On  the  captain 
being  assured  the  other  man  was  killed,  he  tied  up  to  the  opposite  bank  to  prevent  a  sur- 
prise attack  at  night  and  the  next  day. 

A  party  went  ashore  to  investigate  and  found  the  mutilated  body.  The  Indians  had  re- 
moved the  man's  scalp,  his  eyebrows  and  his  tongue  and  the  body  was  as  full  of  arrows  as  it 
was  possible  to  stick  them.  The  antelope  had  been  left  by  the  Indians,  but  the  white  men 
feared  to  eat  it,  as  they  thought  the  Indians  might  have  poisoned  it.  There  were  many 
severe  storms  during  the  early  part  of  Mr.  Welby's  residence  in  the  territory  and  there  was 
one  memorable  hail  storm  which  lasted  for  two  hours  and  covered  the  prairie  with  hailstones 
to  a  depth  of  twelve  inches.  In  1876  the  grasshoppers  destroyed  all  of  the  crops  and  in 
other  years  did  great  damage  and  there  were  also  a  number  of  bad  droughts  which  caused 
great  loss  to  the  settlers.  On  the  12th  of  January,  188S,  occurred  the  worst  blizzard  in  the 
experience  of  the  white  settlers  in  Dakota,  but  Mr.  Welby  braved  the  storm  to  take  food 
and  hot  coffee  to  the  children,  who  were  of  necessity  detained  at  school.  In  company  with 
his  neighbor,  Torger  Nelsen,  he  made  a  second  trip  to  the  school  and  they  nearly  missed  the 
building,  so  blinding  was  the  storm.  They  had  passed  it  when  they  heard  voices  which 
guided  them  to  the  school  in  safety.  The  two  men  took  their  children  with  them  on  return- 
ing from  the  second  trip  and  all  remained  at  the  Welby  home  during  the  night.  During  the 
first  years  of  her  residence  in  Dakota  Mrs.  Welby  walked  to  Yankton  to  market  her  butter, 
for  which  she  received  from  five  to  seven  cents  a  pound.  At  the  same  time  corn  brought 
only  eleven  cents  a  bushel.  It  was  difficult  to  secure  coffee  and,  moreover,  it  was  very 
expensive,  and  Mr.  and  Mis.  Welby  at  times  made  a  substitute  for  it  from  parched  potato 
cakes  ground  and  steeped.  Mr.  Welby  recalls  with  pleasure  that  he  drove  the  team  the 
Christmas  morning  that  General  Todd  called  for  E.  Miner  and  Dr.  Ward  and  told  them  lie 
was  going  to  present  six  lots  to  the  Congregational  church  and  for  them  to  select  the 
property. 

Mr.  Welby  had  revisited  his  old  home  land,  making  a  trip  to  Ireland  in  1882,  and  in 
1902  lie  and  his  wife  went  to  Norway  and  visited  the  scenes  of  her  girlhood.  One  of  the 
relics  of  her  native  hind  which  she  prizes  highly  is  a  spinning  wheel  which  she  inherited  from 
her  grandmother  and  which,  in  all  probability,  had  been  in  the  family  for  many  generations 
before  it  came  into  the  possession  of  the  latter.  It  is  still  in  perfect  condition  and  Mis. 
Welby  still  uses  it.  She  has  a  dress  which  is  well  preserved  that  she  spun,  dyed  and  wove 
when  a  girl  living  in  Norway. 


EDWARD  RAYMOND  KRAMER,  M.   D. 

Dr.  Edward  Raymond  Kramer  is  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  at 
Letcher  and  his  ability  has  brought  him  to  the  front  among  the  representatives  of  the  pro- 
fession in  his  part  of  the  state.  This  is  not  because  nature  has  endowed  him  with  unusual 
qualities  but  because  he  has  persistently  and  energetically  applied  himself  to  the  mastery 
of  the  principles  of  medicine  and  has  been  most  careful   in  applying  those  principles  to  the 


1008  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

of  Buffering  humanity.  He  is  yel  a  young  man  but  lias  already  achieved  a  success  that 
many  an  older  physician  1 1 1 i •_■  1 1 1  well  envy.  His  birth  occurred  at  Preston,  Minnesota,  November 
24,  1886,  hi-  parents  being  John  Louis  and  Mary  R.  (Miller)  Kramer.    The  father  was  a  native 

and   aftei    < icj    in   the   new    world   engaged    in   the   manufacture  of   wagons  at 

Preston,  Minnesota,  where  his  death  occurred  in  1914  when  he  had  reached  the  age  of 
seventy  years. 

Dr.  Kramer  acquired  his  elementary  education  in  Preston,  where  he  attended 
ilie  public  schools,  and  later  he  took  up  the  study  of  classics  in  the  University  of 
Minnesota,  thus  acquiring  broad  general  knowledge  to  serve  as  the  foundation  upon  which 
to  rear  the  superstructure  of  professional  learning.  Entering  the  Jefferson  Medical  College 
at  Philadelphia,  he  was  graduated  therefrom  with  the  class  of  1910.  winning  the  degree  of 
.M.  I).  I  pon  his  return  to  his  native  state  he  practiced  for  a  short  time  at  Bigelow,  followed 
by  a  half  year's  residence  al  Scotland,  South  Dakota.  In  June,  1911,  he  removed  to  Letcher 
and  in  iIn'  intervening  years  has  built  up  a  large  practice  scarcely  surpassed  in  extent  or 
importance  bj    thai   of  any  physician  in  his  section  of  the  state. 

Dr.  Kramer  is  a  patron  of  outdoor  sports,  in  which  he  engages  when  opportunity  offers. 
He  holds  membership  in  the  Lutheran  church  and  politically  he  is  independent,  voting  as  his 
judgment  dictates  without  regard  to  party  ties.  Along  strictly  professional  lines  his  asso- 
ciation  is  with  the  Sioux  Valley  Medical  Society,  the  Mitchell  District  Medical  Society,  the 
south  Dakota  Medical  Association  and  the  American  Medical  Association,  and  through 
the  work  ilonr  by  those  organizations  he  keeps  in  touch  with  the  onward  trend  of  thought 
and  with  the  advanced  methods  of  practice  that  have  to  do  with  the  restoration  of  health. 
He  i-  a  member  of  the  county  board  of  health  and  is  local  health  officer,  and  he  is  also  a 
membei  of  the  Counties  Board  of  Health  Association,  a  state  organization.  All  of  his 
professional  duties  are  conscientiously  performed  and  his  labors  bring  excellent  results. 


JAMES  NT.  BLODGETT. 


I  poll  a  farm  on  section  2,  Gayville  precinct.  Yankton  county,  resides  James  N.  Blodgett, 
whose  identification  with  Dakota  covers  a  period  of  forty-six  years.  He  arrived  in  this 
Btate  on  the  1st  of  June,  1  sen,  the  family  coming  by  wagon  from  Polk  county,  Iowa.  The 
father,  Myron  Blodgett,  was  a  native  of  Massachusetts  and  in  early  life  went  to  Indiana, 
where  he  married  Phoebe  Harris,  a  native  of  that  state.  She  died  leaving  one  son,  Omar  G., 
who  i-  now  living  in  Polk  county,  Iowa.  Mr.  Blodgett  next  removed  to  Tama  county,  Iowa, 
v  lii  ii  he  nut  and  married  Sarah  Cronk,  a  native  of  Ohio,  and  they  remained  in  Tama  county 
until  1863,  when  they  became  residents  of  Polk  county,  Iowa,  settling  fourteen  miles  east  of 
lies  Moines,  where  they  lived  for  six  years.  There  was  no  railroad  beyond  Sioux  City 
when  the  Blodgett  family  passed  through  on  their  way  to  Dakota.  The  father  secured  a 
claim  in  Clay  county,  a  mile  southeast  of  Gayville,  using  his  homestead  right,  but  soon 
abandoning  that  tract,  he  purchased  land  two  miles  west  of  Gayville,  where  he  lived  until  his 
death  on  the  L6th  of  April,  L883.  In  the  meantime  he  had  carefully  and  persistently  cultivated 
-in  and  had  extended  its  boundaries  by  additional  purchase  until  he  was  the  owner  of 
three  hundred  and  fitly  live  acres,  of  which  he  secured  a  quarter  section  by  preemption.  His 
widow    long    survived   him,  dying    December    II,    I'.lll,  when   she   lacked    but    live  days  of  being 

ntj   i years  of  age.     After  his  death  she  married  Rev.  P.  X.  Cross,  an  early  settler  of 

ounty,  who  has  made  his  In. me  al    Pipestone,  Minnesota,  since  his  wife  passed  away. 
Although   born   in    i-  13   he  is  still  quite  active  for  one  of  his  years.     James  N.  Blodgett  and 

ho  lives  upon  the  old  I istead,  are  the  only  surviving  children. 

James  V   Blodgett  was  born  on  a   farm  in  Tama  county,  Iowa.  November   19,   L854,  and 

with   In-  parent-  until  the  father's  death,  alter  which   he  started  out   in  business 

life  on  his  own  account.     For  a  year  he  rented  the  home  place  and  then,  in   L885,  purchased 

ent    farm,  to   which  he  has  added   until   he  now   has  three  hundred   and  sixty 

(1  arable  land.     At  the  time  he  made  the  purchase  II nly  building  upon  the 

\    small  grove  had  also  been   planted.     This  I nlarged  by  adding 

many  ol                        ;   .,.   n,,    years  have  gone  by  he  has  added  all  the  modern  equipments 
'•    '  ■ making  it  a  model  property.     He  has  erected  a  conn lions  resi- 


TIOHS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1011 

dence,  substantial  barns,  granary  and  other  outbuildings  for  the  shelter  of  grain  and  stock, 
and  today  lias  one  of  the  most  fertile  and  best  improved  farms  in  the  county,  the  fields 
annually  returning  to  hiin  substantial  harvests  as  the  years  have  gone  by. 

Conditions  today,  however,  are  in  marked  contrast  to  those  of  the  early  pioneer  period, 
for  he  and  his  father's  family  suffered  from  the  hardships,  privations  and  trials  incident  to 
pioneer  life.  During  the  flood  of  1881  the  water  was  around  their  house  fpr  three  weeks  and 
most  of  the  time  stood  in  the  house  from  one  to  three  feet  deep,  the  family  being  obliged  to 
live  in  the  second  story  during  that  period.  .Mr.  Blodgctt  had  purchased  an  Indian  canoe  for 
a  watering  trough  and  when  the  Hood  came  he  used  it  to  get  to  high  ground  for  provisions 
and  to  look  after  the  stock.  He  also  helped  hi-  neighbors  rescue  their  cattle  and  horses, 
which  were  being  carried  away  by  the  flood.  The  cattle  and  horses  owned  by  Patrick  Dinneen 
floated  through  Mr.  Blodgett's  farm  on  two  straw  stacks  and  grounded  in  Clay  county  a  few- 
miles  below.  Mr.  Blodgett  lost  but  two  or  three  shoats  and  one  cow,  while  some  neighbors 
lost  nearly  a  hundred  head  of  cattle  besides  smaller  stock.  Previously  he  had  purchased  an 
old  warehouse  in  Gayville,  had  moved  it  to  his  [place  and  put  it  on  a  high  foundation.  <  In 
the  floor  of  this  building  he  kept  in  safety  between  thirty-live  and  forty  head  of  cattle,  seven 
horses  and  forty  hogs,  losing  but  the  few  mentioned  above.  When  the  blizzard  of  January, 
1888,  occurred,  James  N.  Blodgett  was  employed  by  the  firm  of  Bagstad  &  Aaseth  and  was 
in  Gayville  when  the  blizzard  struck.  He  wa-  warned  not  to  start  home,  but  he  felt  that  he 
should  be  there  and  made  his  way  through  the  blinding  storm,  proceeding  along  the  road 
until  he  came  to  a  slough  near  his  home  and  then  passed  along  the  bank  of  it  to  the  grove 
and  on  to  the  house.  Prairie  fires  were  of  frequent  occurrence  in  those  early  days  and  James 
N.  Blodgett  saw  from  his  father's  home  one  fall  thirteen  places  on  fire  at  one  time,  but  their 
own  home  escaped. 

On  the  23d  of  February,  1883,  Mr.  Blodgett  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth 
Douglas,  a  native  of  Greenwich,  Connecticut,  and  a  daughter  of  Archibald  and  Catherine 
(Smith)  Douglas,  who  in  the  spring  of  1880  came  to  Dakota  and  bought  a  farm  in  the  Volin 
precinct,  where  Mrs.  Blodgett  afterward  taught  school  near  Marindahl.  They  were  living 
there  when  the  flood  of  the  spring  of  1881  swept  through  the  valley  and  they  too  suffered,  as 
did  many  of  their  neighbors,  being  forced  to  live  for  three  weeks  in  the  second  story  of  their 
house.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Blodgett  have  been  born  four  children:  Kathleen,  who  is  now  the 
wife  of  L.  N.  Aaseth,  of  Gayville;  Artinca,  the  wife  of  G.  L.  Alstrup,  who  cultivates  the  farm 
of  his  father-in-law  and  occupies  a  part  of  the  family  home:  George  W..  who  is  associated 
with  Mr.  Alstrup  in  the  operation  of  the  home  farm;  and  Roy  X.,  a  student  in  the  .South 
Dakota  State  College  at  Brookings. 

The  family  have  been  reared  in  the  faith  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  to  which 
the  parents  belong.  Mr.  Blodgett  is  a  republican  in  his.  political  views  and.  although  not  an 
office  seeker,  keeps  well  informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day.  He  holds  member- 
ship with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  his  daughter  Artinca  is  connected  with  the 
Royal  Neighbors.  Every  phase  of  frontier  life  in  Yankton  county  is  familiar  to  James  N. 
Blodgett,  and  he  is  among  those  wdio  have  contributed  to  the  development  and  improvement 
of  the  county  which  is  today  enjoyed.  His  life  has  been  a  busy  and  useful  one,  and  the 
careful  management  of  his  farming  interests  has  in  time  brought  to  him  a  substantial  success 
that  numbers  him  among  the  prosperous  farmers  of  the  community. 


HON.  CARL  A.  JOHNSON. 


Hon.  Carl  A.  Johnson  was  born  in  Dane  county.  Wisconsin,  on  the  14th  of  May.  ls.">7,  ami 
is  a  son  of  Arne  and  Guro  (Marcuson)  Johnson,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Norway. 
Following  their  marriage  they  came  to  the  United  States,  arriving  in  1856,  at  which  time 
they  took  up  their  abode  in  Dane  county,  Wisconsin,  where  the  father  followed  the  car- 
penter's trade,  which  he  had  previously  learned  in  his  native  land.  In  1864  he  removed  to 
Mower  county,  Minnesota,  and  in  the  fall  of  1881  he  came  to  Brookings  county.  South 
Dakota,  settling  on  a  farm  which  he  cultivated  for  a  number  of  years.  During  the  last  ten 
or  twelve  years  of  his  life,  however,  he  made  his  home  with  his  son  Carl,  passing  away  in 


[012  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Hi-   widow    survives   and   now   resides   with   her   son   Samuel   in   Brookings.     She  is  a 
remarkably  well  preserved  woman  although  now   in  her  ninety-first  year. 

I  A.  Johnson  was  a  lad  oi  but  five  years  when  in  ISO:.!  he  was  taken  to  Mower  comity, 

grandparents  and  an  uncle,  with  whom  he  remained  for  eight  years,  after 

which  lie  returned  to  Iris  parents'  home.     His  educational  opportunities  were  those  afforded 

When   nineteen  years  of  age  he  began  his  business  career  as  a  clerk 

e  at  Austin,  Minnesota,  where  be  was  employed  for  two  years.    He  then  went 
to   work  on  the   farm  and   in   the  spring  of   1880  came  to  Brookings  county,  South   Dakota, 
be  took  up  a   homestead  covering  the  northwest  quarter  of  section  2,  Oak  Lake  town- 
ship,    lie  resided  thereon   for   four  ami  a  half  years  and  then  removed  to  White,  Brookings 

county,  where  I gagi   I   in  clerking  in  a  store  for  four  and  a  half  years.     In  the  spring  of 

cami  to  the  eitj  oi  Brookings,  where  he  was  employed  as  a  clerk  for  two  years.  He 
next  engaged  in  tin-  furniture  business  in  company  with  0.  G.  Oyloe  for  two  years  and  after 
1 1 1 . 1 1   time,  as  a  partner  of  A.  M.  Wold,  was  engaged  in  the  coutraeting  business  until  1913. 

In  the  meantime  Mr.  Johnson  was  called  to  public  office,  having  in  November,  1898,  been 
elected  >  ti  ol  deeds  of  Brookings  county,  in  which  capacity  he  served  for  two  terms  or 
tour  years.      \m<t  his  retirement  from  that  office  he  occupied  the  position  of  assistant  cashier 

in  the  Farmei      Natii I   Hank   for  three  years  and  in  lulO  he  and  his  son  Alvin  engaged  in 

itomobile  business,  securing  the  agencj  oi  t he  Buick  car.  In  1914  they  built  one  of 
the  largi  i  garages  in  the  eastern  part  oi  the  state  and  are  conducting  an  extensive  and 
ii...-  ml  business  a-  dealers  in  automobiles  and  supplies.  Once  more  Mr.  Johnson  served 
in  an  official  capacity,  being  elected  mayor  of  Brookings  in  the  spring  of  1913  and  giving 
the  .My  a  businesslike  administration,  guiding  municipal  affairs  and  shaping  municipal 
progress  by  his  indorsement  of  all  those  measures  which  are  a  matter  of  civic  virtue  and 
ci\  ic   pride. 

In  Is7s  .Mr.  Johnson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Anna  Olson,  of  Austin,  Minnesota, 
by  whom  lie  hail  Beven  children,  live  oi  whom  are  still  living,  as  follows:  Gina,  who  is  the 
wife  of  Dr.  I rge  Keeland,  of  Madison,  Wisconsin;  Clara,  at  home;  Alvin,  who  is  asso- 
ciated with  his  father  in  the  automobile  business;  Alma,  a  pupil  in  St.  Olaf  College  at  North- 
field,  Minnesota;  ami   Mabel,  who  is  attending  the  same  institution. 

Mr.   Johnson    has   membership   with    the   Ancient   Order   of   United   Workmen   and   in   the 

B kings  Commercial  Club  and  he  stand-  lor  all  that   preserves  the  best  interests  of  the  city, 

its  growth  ami  improvement,  exercising  his  official  prerogatives  in  that  connection  and  stand- 
ing equally   loyal  in  support   of  public  interests  when  occupying  no  office. 


i  BARLEY  F.  GRAVES. 


C.  I'-  Graves  owns  ami  operates  a  line  farm  of  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres  situated  on 
BCctions  19  ami  20,  I  lifton  town-hip.  Spink  county,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  South  Dakota 
for  over  thirty  years,  lie  was  born  near  Chicago,  Illinois,  on  the  36th  of  April.  L861,  a  son 
■  .I  Daniel  1'.  ami  Leonora  Diggins)  Graves.  The  family  i-.  ol  Scotch  descent,  but  was  estab- 
lished in  this  countrj  before  the  war  of  the  Revolution.  Daniel  P.  Graves  was  a  fanner  of 
Champaign  county,  Illinois,  where  he  had  removed  in  L865  and  where  he  remained  until 
n  lie  te  to  this  state  and  home  teaded  a  part  o)  the  farm  now  belonging  to  C.  A. 

I  lie    land    was    law    prairie   when    it    came    into   his    possession,    but    he    brought    it    to  a 

high   stair  oi   cultivation  and  gathered   therefrom   abundant    harvests.     He  died   in   October, 

190     at    tin    i     event}   hi   years,  having  survived  his  wife  since  L889.     She  was  sixty- 
nine                    igc   when  she  pa   sed   awaj    and  both  she  and   her  husband  are  buried   in  the 

\    I  '  i  i  y . 

I  Graves  was  educated  iii  Champaign  county  and  left  high  school  when  a  youth 
of  nineteen  years,  lie  then  assumed  the  management  of  his  father's  farm,  but  when 
twentj  one  veal  ol  age  ram.,  to  South  Dakota  and  Bled  on  a  preemption  claim  which  he 
improved      in   1899  he  purchased  his  father's  property  and  that  farm  and  his  claim,  making 

four    1 died    and    eighty    aires    in    all,    are    both    well    improved    and    highly    cultivated.      He 

follows  mixed   farming,  but    is  giving  added  attention  to  the  raising  of  stock.     He  is  a  man 
of  untiring  industry  and,  as  his  crops  are  planted  in  good  season  and  well  cared  for  accord- 


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ng  to  the  most  approved   methods,  he  almost   invariably   has   a   high  average  per   acre   of 
grain.     His  stock  is  of  good  grade,  bringing  a  high  price  upon  the  market. 

Mr.  Graves  was  married  in  Ashton,  this  state,  on  the  3d  of  December,  1888,  to  Miss 
Esther  Roberts,  a  daughter  of  John  T.  and  Ellen  (Davis)  Roberts,  the  former  a  pioneer 
armer  and  carpenter  of  that  district.  He  died  in  1904  and  was  buried  in  the  cemetery  at 
ishton.  His  wife  survives  and  makes  her  home  at  Ashton.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Graves  have  one 
laughter,  Nellie,  the  wife  of  Erwin  Bloomhall,  who  is  residing  upon  the  homestead,  and  they 
lave  a  little  daughter,  Edna.  Mr.  Graves  is  a  republican  and  has  taken  an  active  part  in 
ocal  public  affairs,  serving  as  county  treasurer  for  two  years  and  in  a  number  of  town 
iffices.  Fraternally  lie  is  a  chapter  Mason  and  also  holds  membership  in  the  Independent 
)rder  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Ancient  Order  of 
united  Workmen.  He  likewise  belongs  to  the  Eastern  Star.  For  over  three  decades  Mr. 
grave!  has  been  actively  connected  with  the  agricultural  interests  of  the  county  and  has 
teen  one  of  those  progressive  farmers  who  have  made  Spink  county  one  of  the  prosperous 
lections  of  the  state.  He  has  made  many  improvements  upon  his  farm,  erecting  all  of  the 
mildings,  and  has  kept  everything  in  splendid  condition,  and  the  success  which  he  now 
injoys  is  but  the  merited  and  natural  reward  of  his  enterprise  and  ability. 


ALBERT  D.  MAXWELL. 


Albert  D.  Maxwell  is  a  pioneer  merchant  of  Arlington  and  today  occupies  a  prominent 
Hace  in  that  community.  The  A.  D.  Maxwell  Hardware  Company  owns  the  largest  hardware 
itore  in  that  section  of  the  state,  an  important  business  concern.  Mr.  Maxwell  was  born  in 
Clinton,  Illinois,  November  10,  1855,  a  son  of  Martin  and  Mary  E.  Maxwell.  The  father  was 
me  of  the  pioneer  lumbermen  of  Wisconsin,  going  to  that  state  in  1855.  He  has  passed 
(way  but  his  widow  survives. 

Albert  D.  Maxwell  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  and  upon  putting  aside  his  text- 
jooks  worked  in  a  hardware  store  at  Durant  for  a  time.  He  then  chartered  a  boat  running 
)n  the  Chippewa  and  Mississippi  rivers  and  operated  that  vessel  for  two  years.  In  1SS0  he 
frrived  in  Dakota  territory  and  immediately  opened  a  hardware  store  in  Norden,  now  Arling- 
:on.  There  was  then  no  railroad  in  that  part  of  the  state  and  everything  was  hauled  from 
l^olga,  the  nearest  railroad  point.  Although  the  pioneer  conditions  prevailing  added  unusual 
jbstacles  to  those  that  always  confront  the  merchant,  Mr.  Maxwell  persevered  and  as  he 
ised  good  business  judgment  in  all  of  his  transactions  success  came  to  him  and  the  volume 
)f  his  trade  increased  from  year  to  year.  His  business  is  now  housed  in  two  splendid  two- 
itory  brick  buildings,  fifty  by  one  hundred  and  sixty-five  feet  in  dimensions,  and  he  carries 
the  largest  hardware  stock  in  his  section  of  the  state.  He  also  handles  farm  implements, 
lutos  and  a  number  of  other  lines  and  Dick  Maxwell,  as  he  is  familiarly  called,  is  known  to 
preryone  in  his  part  of  South  Dakota.  His  store  was  not  only  the  lirst  established  in  Arling- 
ton,  but  was  the  first  hardware  store  in  Kingsbury  county,  and  he  has  added  new  lines  and 
idapted  his  policy  to  the  changing  conditions  of  the  section  from  which  lie  derives  his 
patronage.  The  prestige  that  lie  gained  as  a  merchant  in  the  early  history  of  this  section 
lie  has  maintained.  In  L880  he  homesteaded  land  in  Brookings  county  and  is  the  owner  of 
Knsiderable  farm  property. 

Mr.  Maxwell  was  married  March  2,  1880,  to  Miss  Charlotte  C.  Gilmore,  a  daughter  of 
Ti.1i it  Gilmore,  of  Wisconsin,  and  their  children  are:  Lou,  now  Mrs.  Albert  Royhl,  of  Arling- 
ton: John.  Martin  E.  and  Neil,  all  of  whom  are  associated  with  their  father  in  business;  and 
Hugh,  a   resident  of  Mitchell,  this  state. 

Mr.  Maxwell  is  a  republican  and  has  held  all  of  the  local  offices,  proving  as  capable  in 
an  official  capacity  as  in  business  circles.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Methodist 
church  and  he  takes  a  helpful  interest  in  the  work  of  that  organization.  He  is  loyal  to  the 
spirit  and  purposes  of  the  Masonic  order,  of  which  he  is  a  member,  belonging  to  the  blue 
lodge,  chapter,  commandery  and  Shrine,  and  the  success  that  he  has  gained  in  a  material  way 
is  equalled  by  the  esteem  and  respect  in  which  he  is  generally  held.  He  is  the  best  known 
man  in  Kingsbury  county  and  one  of  the  capitalists  of  his  section  of  the  state.  His  wealth 
has  been  gained,  however,  by   the  exercise  of   foresight,  determination   and  business   acumen 


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and  not  bj  questionable  practices.  He  takes  satisfaction  in  the  knowledge  that  he  has  been 
able  to  assist  greatly  in  the  commercial  development  of  his  section  of  the  state  and  he  has 
great  faith  in  the  future  <  '  South  Dakota. 


\H  Wl    LuVIIL. 


Adam  Royhl   is  one  of  the  prominent   pioneer  citizens  of  Arlington.     He   was  born  in 

Darmstadt,  < lany,  on  the  18th  of  September,  1857,  a  son  of  Caper  and  Susan  Royhl,  who 

in  1872  emigrated  with  their  family  to  the  United  States,  locating  in  Columbia  county,  Wis- 
consin, where  the  father  fanned  until  his  death. 

Adam    Royhl   began    In-  education   in  the  public  schools  of  Germany  and  continued  it   in 

tie    scl I-  of  \\  isconsin.     Alter  his  school  days  were  over  he  assisted  his  father  in  the  work 

of  the  farm  and  also  worked  in  the  pineries  of  Wisconsin.  In  1S79,  however,  he  removed  to 
South  Dakota  and  homesteaded  the  northwest  quarter  of  section  14,  township  111,  range  54, 
a  trad  of  land  located  northwest  of  Arlington.  After  farming  for  eleven  years,  or  in  the 
fall  Of  1890,  he  removed  to  Arlington  and  engaged  in  the  meat  business  there.  Two  years 
later  be  turned  his  attention  to  the  buying  and  selling  of  grain,  being  the  owner  of  several 
elevators,  lie  was  successful  in  this  business,  but  after  some  time  Bold  out.  In  1911  he  was 
appointed  postmaster  by  President  Taft  and  retired  upon  the  expiration  of  his  term  in  the 
spring  of  1915.  He  handled  the  details  of  the  office  well  and  gained  the  commendation  of  his 
fidlow  citizens  by  his  efficiency  and  dispatch. 

On  the  24th  of  November,  1881,  Mr.  Royhl  married  Miss  Minnie  Detman  and  their 
children  are:  Albert,  who  is  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Arlington:  Max,  a  lawyer 
residing  at  Huron;  Leon  C,  of  Yankton,  South  Dakota;  and  Ella,  at  home.  Mr.  Royhl  is  a 
stanch  republican  in  polities.  From  1903  until  1907  he  represented  his  district  in  the  state 
legislature  and  manifested  notable  efficiency  in  committee  rooms  and  also  proved  an  able 
speaker  on  the  floor  of  the  house.  His  religious  belief  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  his 
wife  is  a  member  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  church.  Mr.  Royhl  is  a  Mason  and  has  crossed 
the  sands  of  the  desert  with  the  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine,  holding  membership  in  the 
Shrine  at  Sioux  Palls.  He  is  vice  president  of  the  First  National  Bank  and  for  fifteen  years 
Berved  as  president  of  the  school  board,  these  connections  indicating  something  of  his  interest 
in  various  lines  of  endeavor.  The  circle  of  his  friends  is  limited  only  by  the  circle  of  his 
acquaintances  and  those  who  have  known  him  longest  entertain  for  him  the  deepest  regard, 
which  can  only  be-  said  of  those  whose  lives  have  been  at  all  times  honorable  and   upright. 


SEL  \   ELLIS  CRANS. 


S.da   Ellis  Crans,  of  Lead,  is   first    deputy  state   fire  marshal  and  has  proved  energetic 

in  the  discharge  oi  his  duty  of  investigating  II igin  of  fire  and  the  detectii  n  of  the  work 

oi    incendiaries.     He   is  also  engaged   in  the   insurance  and   real-estate   business  in   Lead  and 

a    successful   business   man.     He  was  bom   in   New   York  city,   February  2,   1861,  a  son  of 

B.   M.  and   Elizabeth   (Myers)   Crans.     The  father  was  an  engineer  in  the  early  '50s  on  the 

I    Erie  Railroad  and  in  the  latter  '60s  went  to  California,  where  he  remained  until  1869.1 

,,   removed  to  Illinois  and  later  to   Fort   Madison,  Iowa,  but  died  in  Burlington,  Iowa, 

He     urvived  his  wife  for  two  decades,  as  she  passed  away  in  1869.    The  family  is 

man  ancestry,  but   some  of  its  members  settled  in   Pennsylvania  in  the  early  days  of 

the  histoi  j  ol  i  hat  commons  ealth. 

in     '     i  he  youngest  in  a  family  of  eight  children  and  was  but  eight  years  of 

mother  died.     He  attended  Bchool  in   Princeton,  Illinois,  also  the  Fort   Madison 

ool      elsewhere    until    he    was    seventeen    years    of    age.      He    then    entered    a 

at     Milton,  Iowa,  where  he  worked    for  three   years,  and   was   then    employed 

in    Deni   on     I        t,    until    1884.      He   next    went    to    Albion,   Nebraska,   and    ran    a    newspaper 

until    I 

In  that    ycai    Mr.  (ran-  came  to  Lead.  South    Dakota,  and  engaged  in  newspaper  work  on 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  101T 

the  Lead  Daily  Tribune  for  two  years.  In  1899  lie  entered  the  real-estate  and  insurance 
business  and  has  continued  to  devote  his  time  to  that  line  of  work  since.  He  transacts  a 
constantly  increasing  volume  of  business  and  gains  a  good  annual  income  therefrom.  In  1901 
he  was  appointed  city  auditor  of  Lead  under  Mayor  Erwin  and  by  reappointment  held  the 
office  until  the  close  of  1901.  In  1909  he  was  appointed  first  deputy  state  fire  marshal  tinder 
Governor  Vessey  and  is  still  serving  in  that  capacity,  having  been  reappointed  a  number  of 
times.  His  official  duties  require  a  great  deal  of  his  attention  and  he  is  conscientious  in 
their  discharge,  prosecuting  without  fear  or  favor  those  charged  with  incendiarism. 

At  Albion,  Nebraska,  on  the  19th  of  January,  1888,  was  solemnized  the  marriage  of 
Mr.  Crans  and  Miss  Caroline  Miller  Cline.  who  passed  away  on  the  12th  of  May,  1913,  after  a 
quarter  of  a  century  of  happy  married  life. 

Mr.  Crans  is  a  republican  and  has  been  quite  active  politically.  Fraternally  he  belongs 
to  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Blue  Goose,  which  is  an  insurance  association. 
He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Deadwood  Commercial  Club  and  Pierre  Commercial  Club  and  is 
thoroughly  in  sympathy  with  the  aims  and  purposes  of  those  organizations,  which  seek  to 
advance  the  interests  of  the  state  along  business  and  industrial  lines.  As  a  business  man,  as 
a  state  official  and  in  the  private  relations  of  life  he  has  always  measured  to  high  standards 
of  manhood  and  justly  deserves  the  respect  which  is  freely  accorded  him. 


CAPTAIN  CHARLES  C.  HAYS. 

Captain  Charles  C.  Hays  is  an  honored  veteran  of  the  Civil  war  and  one  of  the  pioneer 
settlers  of  Sanborn  county,  where  he  still  has  important  farming  interests,  although  since 
1886  he  has  maintained  his  residence  in  Woonsocket.  He  was  born  at  Beech  Creek,  Penn- 
sylvania, May  25,  1835,  and  has  therefore  passed  the  eightieth  milestone  on  the  journey  of 
life.  His  father,  Samuel  Hays,  was  a  native  of  Pennsylvania  anil  a  son  of  Captain  James 
Hays,  who  served  in  the  Colonial  wars,  was  appointed  first  lieutenant  and  in  1776  served  in 
the  Revolutionary  war  with  the  rank  of  captain.  He  received  his  lieutenant's  commission 
when  but  seventeen  years  of  age.  Three  of  his  brothers  also  served  in  the  Revolutionary  war 
in  a  company  in  Benjamin  Franklin's  regiment.  John  Hays,  the  great-grandfather  of  our 
subject,  came  from  Donegal,  Ireland,  in  1730  and  settled  in  Cumberland  county,  Pennsylvania. 
For  many  years  representatives  of  the  family  were  connected  with  the  leather  business  in 
Pennsylvania.  Captain  James  Hays  was  given  three  land  grants,  one  in  Northumberland 
county,  Pennsylvania,  one  in  Clinton  county,  Pennsylvania,  and  one  in  Kentucky.  He  es- 
tablished the  family  homestead  in  Clinton  county  and  there  Captain  Charles  C.  Hays  was 
born  and  reared.  The  mother  of  the  last  named  was  in  her  maidenhood  Susanna  Smith,  a 
daughter  of  Gideon  Smith,  of  Scotch  descent.  By  her  marriage  she  became  the  mother  of 
nine  children,  four  sons  and  five  daughters,  only  one  daughter  of  whom  died  under  seventy 
yen  rs  of  age. 

Captain  Charles  C.  Hays,  who  was  the  eighth  in  order  of  birth  and  is  now  the  only 
survivor  of  the  family,  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  Pennsylvania  and  at  Lombard 
University  in  Galesburg,  Illinois.  When  his  textbooks  were  put  aside  he  began  farming  and 
followed  that  occupation  until  after  the  outbreak  of  the  Civil  war.  when  his  patriotic  spirit 
was  aroused  by  the  attempt  of  the  south  to  overthrow  the  Union  and  he  enlisted  January  1, 
1862,  as  a  member  of  the  Seventh  Illinois  Cavalry.  He  served  with  that  command  until 
1865,  being  mustered  out  on  the  4th  of  November  at  Nashville,  Tennessee.  He  served 
throughout  the  war  in  the  Union  army  under  Generals  Grant,  Thomas  and  Sherman,  partici- 
pated in  the  siege  and  battle  of  Corinth  and  in  the  engagements  at  Iuka,  New  Madrid,  Frank- 
lin, Nashville  and  the  Grierson  raid.  He  entered  the  service  as  a  private,  was  advanced  to 
the  position  of  noncommissioned  orderly  sergeant  and  on  the  4th  of  November,  1864,  was 
promoted  to  the  captaincy  as  a  reward  for  conspicuous  bravery  in  action.  He  was  captured. 
at  Somerville,  Tennessee,  but  escaped  while  crossing  the  Tallahatchie  river.  He  was  wounded 
slightly  several  times  but  never  totally  incapacitated  and  he  remained  a  faithful  defender 
of  the  old  flag  until  the  stars  and  stripes  were  planted  in  the  capital  of  the  Confederacy. 

Following  the  close  of  the  war  Captain  Bays  established  a  grocery  store  at  Prairie  City, 
Illinois,  and   in  1876  he  was  elected  sheriff  of  McDonough  county,  which  position  he   filled 


1018  IIISKiRV  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

for  two  years.  Jn  1879  tie  removed  to  Blanchard,  Iowa,  where  he  engaged  in  the  hardware 
businesB  for  three  years,  and  in  1S82  he  came  to  Dakota  territory,  taking  up  a  claim  in 
Sanborn  county,  where  he  lias  since  resided.  Through  all  the  passing  years  he  has  been 
numbered  among  it-  representative  and  valued  citizens.  In  1886  he  was  elected  treasurer  of 
Sanborn  county  for  a  term  of  four  veins,  lie  lias  always  followed  fanning,  although  main- 
taining In-  residence  in  Woonsocket  Mine  L886,  and  he  is  the  owner  of  three  hundred  and 
twenty  acres  oi  valuable  land  in  Sanborn  county  which  he  has  brought  to  a  high  state  of  cul- 
tivation,  the  place  being  devoted  to  the  raising  of  grain,    lie  has  also  made  many  substantial 

improve nts    upon    bis    farm    and    from    that    property    derives   a    most   gratifying   annual 

mi.  ome. 

i  a|it.iiii  Bays  has  been  married  twice.  On  the  21st  of  December,  1805,  he  wedded  Miss 
Matte  Loughry,  by  whom  he  had  three  children,  namely:  Thaddeus  .S.,  who  was  a  banker 
in  Armstrong,  loua.  and  passed  away  in  that  city,  August  25,  l'J04;  Sidney  C,  who  succeeded 

brother  in  the  banking  business  at  Armstrong;  and  Frances,  a  graduate  of  Blairsville  Col- 
lege  oi  Pennsylvania,  who  is  now  teaching  Latin  in  a  high  school  at  Joplin,  Missouri.  The 
wife  and  mother  passed  away  on  the  13th  of  .May,  1881,  and  on  the  2d  of  November,  L887, 
Captain  Hays  was  again  married,  his  second  union  being  with  Mrs.  Julia  Gordon,  who  bore 
the  maid. 'ii  name  of  Julia  5Toung  and  is  a  native  oi  Warren  county,  Illinois.  Her  parents 
were  bohn  ami  Catherine  (Ehrhardt)  Young,  the  former  born  in  Baden,  Germany,  and  the 
hull  i  in  Alsace  Lorraine.  At  the  time  of  the  death  of  John  Young,  which  occurred  November 
i  t,  1908,  when  he  had  attained  the  age  of  ninety-eight  years,  he  was  the  oldest  Odd  Fellow   in 

the    I    niteil    Stales. 

Captain  Says  is  a  republican  in  his  political  view-  ami  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the 
Presbyterian  church,  in  which  he  is  now  serving  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  trustees  in  the 
church  at  Woonsocket.     lie  is  a  stalwart  champion  of   the  cause  of  temperance,  is  equally 

earnesl   in  his  advocacy   of  g I   roads  and  in  fact  gives  earnest  allegiance  to  any   movement 

which  he  believes  will  he  of  general  benefit,  lie  belongs  to  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic 
and  for  six  terms  served  as  commander  of  McArthur  Post,  No.  25.  While  he  is  now  well 
advanced  in  years,  in  spirit  and  interests  he  seems  yet  in  his  prime  and  keeps  in  touch 
with  the  progressive  thought  and  movements  of  the  .lay.  His  lit.'  has  been  one  of  activity 
and  usefulness  in  which  he  has  contributed  to  the  advancement  of  many  plans  for  the 
material,  intellectual,  social  ami  moral  progress  of  his  community,  while  in  all  matters  of 
citizenship  he  has  been  as  true  and  loyal  to  his  country  as  when  he  followed  the  old  Bag 
upon   I  he   hat  tleliel.ls  of  t  he   south. 


JAMES  L.  CROTHBRS. 


I. mi.      I.    Crothers,  win.  has  lived  retired  at  Hetland  since  1907,  successfully  carried  on 
Mural   pursuits   in    Kingsbury   county    lor  more  than  a   quarter  of   a  century   and    is   now 

-.i-.Mi"  a-   president   of  the  Farmers   Elevator  Company.     His  birth  occurred  in  Canada  on 

the    ''.I  oi   May,   1854,  his  parents  being   Robert  and  Mary   (Corrigan)   Crothers,  the   former 

iculturist  by  occupation.     The  family  came  to  South  Dakota   in  tin-   tall  of   1880,  taking 

up   a    homestead    claim   on    section    I'.',    Badger   township,   Kingsbury   county,    where    Robert 

..ii  ic.l    on    farming   nnt  il    his   demise. 

James    I.,   Crothers  acquired    his  education    in    Hie   public  schools  of  Wisconsin,  his    pan  nts 

taken    up   their   abode    ill    that   slate   when    he   was    hut    two   years   old.      Alter    putting 

aside  hi-  textbooks  he  was  engaged   in   farm  labor  until   the  removal  of  the  family  to  this 

state    in    1880,    when    he    homesteaded    on    section    is.    Badger    township,    Kingsbury    county, 

and  al  o  tool    up  a   p.  ..nipt  on  and   I  ice  claim.     As  time  went  on  his  efforts  were  rewarded 

witl ■      and   he   retired   in    1907,  having  accumulated   a  comfortable  competence   in   Hie 

careful  c luci   of  hi-  farming  interests,     lb-  now    owns  a   hair  section  of  valuable  land  and 

-idl  retains  the  original  homestead.     Mr.  Crothers  is  the  president   of  the   Farmers   Elevator 

(' pany  at    Hetland  ami  also  owns  -.lock  in  the  elevator  at    Badger. 

In   November,   ls;s    \i,    (  rothers  was  united  in  marriage  to   Miss  Cordelia  J.  Thomas,  a 

daughter  of   Eli  aid   Alma  Thomas,  of  Wisconsin.     Their  children  aie  as   follows:   Guy  V..  who 

ed   the   I  nivet     u    oi   South   Dakota  at   Vermillion,  for  two  years,  and  was  graduated 


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from  the  La  Crosse  Business  College;  Laura,  who  is  the  wife  of  D.  H.  Carlson;  and  Winnie, 
who  gave  her  hand  in  marriage  to  Ray  Johnson.  Our  subject  and  his  wife  also  have  five 
grandchildren. 

Mr.  Outliers  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  has  served  as  county  commissioner  for  one 
term  and  also  as  clerk  of  the  school  board,  making  an  excellent  and  commendable  record  in 
public  office.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Congregational  church,  while  fraternally  he 
is  identified  with  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  He  has  watched  with  interest  the 
growth  and  upbuilding  of  South  Dakota  during  the  past  third  of  a  century  and  has  done  his 
share  in  the  work  of  development  that  lias  transformed  a  frontier  region  into  a  well  settled 
and  prosperous  commonwealth. 


E.  C.  NELSON. 


On  the  roster  of  efficient  and  public-spirited  officials  of  Turner  county  appears  the  name 
of  E.  C.  Nelson,  who  has  served  two  terms  as  county  treasurer.  He  was  born  in  Denmark, 
December  11,  1879.  His  father  dying  before  the  son  was  born,  he  was  reared  in  the  home 
of  his  maternal  grandparents,  Peter  and  Petranilla  Nelson.  With  them  he  came  to  the 
United  States  in  1887  and  located  in  Mecosta  county,  Michigan,  whence  in  the  same  year 
they  moved  to  Turner  county,  South  Dakota.  Until  he  was  nineteen  years  of  age  he  re- 
mained upon  the  farm  and  attended  district  school,  supplementing  this  by  one  year  at 
the  Eaptist  College  at  Sioux  Ealls.  When  he  began  his  independent  career  he  became  con- 
nected with  the  grain  business  and  followed  this  as  an  employe  for  nine  years.  In  May, 
190S,  he  was  appointed  deputy  county  treasurer  and  in  1910  was  elected  treasurer  of  Turner 
county,  serving  by  reelection  since  that  time.  He  has  proven  capable,  conscientious  and 
reliable  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  and  his  record  is  a  credit  to  his  ability  and  his  public 
-pint.  In  1915  he  removed  to  Wakonda  where  he  is  associated  with  the  Wakonda  State 
Bank  as  vice  president. 

Mr.  Nelson  has  been  twice  married.  In  1908  he  wedded  Miss  Byrde  Hirst,  a  daughter 
of  W.  J.  Hirst  of  Parker.  She  died  in  the  spring  of  1909  and  on  the  11th  of  December,  1912, 
Mr.  Nelson  married  Miss  Stella  Grieve,  a  daughter  of  F.  A.  Grieve  of  Parker,  South  Dakota. 
Mr.  Nelson  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Masonic  lodge  of  Parker  and  is  noble  grand 
in  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican 
party  and  in  addition  to  his  present  office  has  held  other  positions  of  trust  and  responsibility. 
He  has  served  as  city  auditor  and  city  assessor  of  Viborg,  and  has  been  a  member  of  the 
republican  county  central  committee  and  a  delegate  to  numerous  county  conventions.  He 
has  accomplished  a  great  deal  of  important  work  in  the  public  service  and  his  record  has 
been  one  of  straightforward  and  conscientious  endeavor  in  whatever  position  he  has  been 
found. 


DAVID  W.  JONES. 


Agricultural  and  stock-raising  interests  have  a  prominent  representative  in  I).  W. 
Jones,  who  owns  and  operates  a  farm  of  three  hundred  end  twenty  acres  on  sections  32  and 
29,  Barmony  township,  Spink  county.  He  was  born  in  Fort  Scott,  Kansas,  on  the  7th  of  Feb- 
ruary, ls7:J,  a  son  of  John  N.  and  Ann  (Davis)  Jones.  The  family  is  of  Welsh  descent  and 
Mr.  .limes  manifests  the  resoluteness  and  determination  c>l  character  "i  lii-  'ace.  His  father 
was  a  fanner  by  occupation  and  settled  in  Kansas  in  1869,  buying  raw  land  in  that  state. 
He  improved  and  cultivated  it  until  his  death,  which  occurred  on  the  6th  of  May,  1892,  when 
he  was  sixty  -i\  years  of  age.  The  mother  survived  him  until  May  12,  1904.  when  she  passed 
away  at  the  age  of  sixty-two  years.  Both  are  buried  in  the  Evergreen  cemetery  at  Fort 
Scott. 

D.    W.    Jones    received    l ]    educational    advantages,    as    he    attended    the    Fort    Scott 

Bel Is  until  he  was  a  youth  of  seventeen,     lie  then  devoted  his  time  to  assisting  bis   father 

with  the  work  upon  the  farm  for  a  number  of  years.     In  1897  he  came  to  South  Dakota  and 


HISTi  >\<\    i  'I    S<  »UTH   DAKOTA 

bought  the  property  which  he  now  owns.     Although  he  does  mixed  farming,  he  gives  especial 

attention   to  the  raising   of   pur.-  1.1 led  stock,  which   branch  of  liis  activities  proves   very 

He.     lie  keeps  two  hundred  lie: cattle,  about  forty  horses  and  about  one  hundred 

and  tiit\   hogs  and  is  ol  the  •  stensive  stockmen  of  Spink  county.    As  he  lias  a  high  grade 

of  stock  and  take-  g I  ci I   them,  his  animals  command  a  high  price. 

_\|r.  Jones  i-  independent  in  politics,  voting  for  the  man  rather  than  the  party  and 
refusing  to  be  dictated  to  bj  politicians.  He  lias  been  very  successful  in  bis  chosen  calling 
and  attributes    bis    prosperity    to    hard    work    and   thorough   knowledge   of   the    stock-raising 

in  iness.     ll.~  h< aide  life  and  uprightness  oi   character  have  won   for  him  the  esteem  of 

bis  fel  o      ci1    ens  w  ho  i-alue  his  friendship  highly. 


JOHN  A.  LUNDEN. 


John  \  Lunden,  clerk  of  the  courts  of  Brookings  county,  was  born  in  Norway  on  the 
26th  of  March,  1874,  a  -on  of  Peter  J.  and  Anna  B.  (Bjorken)  Lunden.  The  father  came  to 
the  I  nited  States  in  1871  and  in  February.  L878,  filed  on  a  homestead  covering  the  south- 
easf  quartei  oi  section  11,  Medary  township,  Brookings  county.  South  Dakota.  In  the  spring 
oi  thai  year  lie  sent  for  Ins  laiuih  and  they  arrived  in  August.  1ST*.  The  parents  are  still 
hale  and  hearty  ami  yet  reside  on  the  old  homestead. 

John  A.  Lunden  was  but  lour  years  of  age  when  brought  to  America  by  his  mother, 
so    that    lie    has    been    practically    reared    in    Brookings    county    and    in    the    public    schools    ac- 

i| id  his  preliminary  education,  which  was  supplemented  by  study  in  the  state  College  at 

Brookings  and  in  the  Sioux  Falls  Business  College.  He  then  returned  to  the  home  farm 
and  soon  afterward  he  was  married.  It  was  on  the  36th  of  February,  1900,  that  he  wedded 
Miss  bla  Trygstad,  a  native  of  Brookings  county.  They  began  their  domestic  life  upon  a 
rented  farm  and  for  several  years  he  continued  to  cultivate  leased  land.  In  1907  he  pur- 
chased  the  southeast  quarter  of  section  30,  Medary  township,  to  which  place  lie  then  removed 
and  it  is  still  in  his  possession.  lie  continued  to  engage  actively  in  the  work  of  Hie  farm 
until  November,  1912,  w  lien  he  was  elected  to  his  present  office,  the  duties  of  which  he  as- 
sumed  on    the    1st   of  January    following.      In    1914   lie   was    n mated    for    reelection    without 

oppo   it a    fa.t    which    indicates   that    he  has    made   a    popular   official    and    that   the   duties 

oi  the  office  have  been  discharged  in  a  most  capable  and  efficient  manner. 

In  1911  Mr.  Lunden  was  called  upon  to  mourn  the  loss  of  his  wife,  who  passed  away  on 
the  2d  of  December  of  that  year,  leaving  four  children:  Millard,  Alvin.  Walter  and  Evelyn. 
Iii    March,    1915,    Mr.   Lunden   married    Mrs.   Sidnia    Hoc.   of    Brookings,   South    Dakota.      He    is 

an   active   mber   of   the   Brookings   Commercial   Club  and    is   interested    in   all    plans   and 

projects   for   the   upbuilding   of   the   city    and    the  extensil f    its   trade   relations.      He   stands 

at  all  times  foi  progress  and  improvement  and  the  si spirit  actuates  him  in  the  dis- 
charge of  his  official  duties. 


.HMI\    MANNINGS 


John  Mannings,  who  has  been  on  the  frontier  in  three  states,  arriving  in  Wisconsin  in 
locating    at    Winona,   Minnesota,   in    l^"'l    and   settling    in    Dakota   in    1881,  now   ow  ns  one 

1 bed  and  sixtj   acres  of  laud  on  section  :.';.  Great    Bend  township,  Spink  county,     lb-  lias 

given  several  farms  to  his  sons,  as  a  quarter  section  is  all  that  he  cares  to  operate  and  as 
In    ha     1 1'  i  n! '    gained  a  c petence.     He  was  born  in  London,  England,  January  i  i .  18  1 1,  and 

brought  by  his  uncle  and  aunt.  Thomas  and  Elizabeth  Mannings,  to  this  country  in  1S47, 
when  ih.;.  settled  at  Port  Washington,  Wisconsin.  The  uncle  was  killed  in  the  Civil  war 
and  tie     ha     ;i!  o  passed  away  and  is  buried  at   Port    Washington. 

John  Mannings  was  but  seven  year--  ol  age  when  brought  to  this  country  and  had  but 
limited  opportunity   to   tecun   an  education,  as  he  was  obliged  to  earn  his  own  livelihood  whim 

teen    years    ol    age.      He    learned    the    painter's    trade   and    after    following   that,   for   a    few 

years   wa     employed    i     a    farm   hand   until   L854,  when   he  removed  to  Minnesota,  where  he 


JOHN    MANNINGS 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1023 

ii  began  to  work  at  his  trade,  so  continuing  until  April,  1861,  when  he  enlisted  for 
Service  in  the  Union  army  in  the  First  Minnesota  Regiment.  He  enlisted  for  three  years  and 
was  in  the  charge  at  Gettysburg.  On  the  expiration  of  his  term  of  enlistment  he  reenlisted 
■or  another  year  as  a  corporal  in  the  First  Minnesota  Heavy  Artillery  and  served  until  the 
:lose  of  the  war,  when  he  received  his  honorable  discharge. 

Mr.  Mannings  returned  to  Minnesota  and  lor  eight  years  was  janitor  of  the  State  Normal 
it  Winona.  At  the  end  of  that  time  failing  health  compelled  him  to  give  up  indoor  work  and 
,e  came  to  South  Dakota,  taking  up  a  homestead  two  and  one-half  miles  east  of  Redfield. 
Ee  held  it  for  some  years  but  finally  lost  it  on  account  of  crop  failures.  He  then  rented  the 
place  where  he  now  lives  and  carefully  husbanded  his  money,  as  it  was  his  ambition  to 
purchase  land.  When  In-  had  saved  sufficient  capital  he  bought  three  hundred  and  twenty 
lcres  and  began  the  cultivation  of  his  newly  acquired  property.  As  his  sons  grew  old 
snough  they  assisted  him  with  the  work  of  the  farm  and  from  time  to  time  he  was  able  to 
gurchase  additional  land  until  he  became  the  owner  of  eight  hundred  and  eighty  acres  in  all. 
Some  time  ago  he  gave  the  land  to  his  sons  with  the  exception  of  one  hundred  ami  sixty 
seres  which  he  retains  for  life.  He  has  always  followed  the  diversified  method  of  farming 
and  has  given  considerable  attention  to  the  raising  of  stock,  which  branch  of  his  business 
has  proved  especially  profitable.  He  takes  great  pride  in  the  appearance  of  his  farm  and 
jeeps  everything  in  the  best  repair,  and  has  spared  neither  time  nor  pains  in  making  his 
home  one  of  the  attractive  country  places  in  Spink  county.  He  has  planted  many  shrubs 
and  flowers  upon  his  lawn  and  the  residence  is  in  the  midst  of  a  veritable  flower  garden,  lie 
is  a  man  of  great  industry  and  of  excellent  judgment  and  the  success  which  has  attended 
his  labors  as  an  agriculturist  is  the  natural  result  of  his  intelligently  directed  labor. 

Mr.  Mannings  was  married,  in  Winona,  Minnesota,  on  the  21st  of  March,  1867,  to  Miss 
Evelyn  S.  Oilman,  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Christopher  Oilman,  both  of  whom  are  deceased. 
The  father  is  buried  in  Winona,  Minnesota,  and  the  mother  in  Mount  Pleasant,  Iowa.  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Mannings  became  the  parents  of  four  sons  and  two  daughters,  namely:  Arthur  .1., 
who  was  accidentally  killed  on  the  14th  of  June,  1883,  and  is  buried  in  Redfield:  Charles  E., 
who  represents  an  automobile  company  at  Fargo,  North  Dakota:  Herbert  J.,  who  is  assist- 
ing his  father  and  is  a  live-stock  dealer;  Clarence  1...  who  is  an  agriculturist  and  lives  upon 
the  home  farm;  Lucy,  the  wife  of  Edward  Bent,  a  retired  farmer  residing  in  Wishek,  North 
Dakota;   and  Nona,  who  married  Menie  Aken,  a   farmer  residing  near  Redfield,  Spink  county. 

Mr.  Mannings  is  a  republican  and  for  twenty  years  lias  served  as  town  treasurer.  lie  is 
also  chairman  for  his  township  and  delegate  to  the  state  convention  of  his  party.  He  is 
prominent  in  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic,  being  senior  vice  commander  for  South 
Dakota  and  commander  of  the  Redfield  post.  At  times  Mr.  Mannings  has  met  with  discour- 
agement but  has  not  allowed  himself  to  become  disheartened,  feeling  that  perseverance  must 
conquer  in  the  end,  and  the  success  that  has  come  to  him  has  fully  justified  his  faith.  He 
has  also  won  that  greater  success,  the  respect  and  esteem  of  his  fellowmen,  as  all  who  know 
him  honor  him  for  his  sterling  qualities  of  character. 


FRANK   M.  WOODEN. 


Frank  M.  Wooden  is  the  senior  partner  in  the  firm  of  Wooden  &  Weston,  dealers  in 
implements,  automobiles,  and  vehicles  at  Letcher,  and  belongs  to  that  class  of  wide-awake, 
alert,  energetic  merchants  of  the  west  who  are  contributing  so  largely  to  the  rapid  and  sub- 
stantial development  of  this  section  of  tin'  country.  He  has  always  made  his  home  in  the 
Mississippi  valley,  his  birth  having  occurred  at  Fort  Atkinson,  Wisconsin,  January  .'!  1 .  1S75, 
his  parents  being  lames  and  Adeline  (Tooker)  Wooden.  The  father  was  a  native  of  New 
York  and  on  leaving  the  Empire  state  removed  westward,  casting  in  his  lot  with  the  early 
residents  of  Wisconsin,  where  lie  followed  tlie  business  of  a  carpenter  and  builder. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  James  Wooden  were  born  five  children,  of  whom  Frank  M.  is  the 
youngest.  At  the  usual  age  he  began  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Fort  Atkinson 
and  when  hi-  textbooks  were  put  aside  and  he  began  t"  learn  the  more  practical  but  difficult 
lessons  that  one  must  master  in  the  school  of  experience,  he  turned  his  attention  to  farming. 
It    was    in    1886   that    he   became-   a    resident    cd"   Dakota    territory,   settling   in    Sanborn    county, 


L024  HISTORY    OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

neai  Letcher,  where  lie  afterward  proved  up  a  claim.  The  hind  was  entirely  wild  and  unde- 
veloped 1  ■  1 1 1  he  ;i t  once  began  to  cultivate  it  and  in  the  course  of  time  transformed  it  into 
rich  and  productive  fields,  ^ear  after  year  he  carefully  tilled  the  soil  and  remained  upon 
al  place  until  1909,  when  he  engaged  in  the  implement  business  in  connection  with  the 
J.  I.  i  ase  Company,  selling  thresher  outfits.  He  remained  upon  the  road  for  about  a  year 
and  in  1910  purchased  the  implement  business  which  lie  is  now  conducting.  He  represents 
the  John  Deere  Plow  Company,  the  Willys  Overland  Company  and  the  J.  I.  Case  Company 
and  has  the  largest  business  oi  the  kind  in  Sanborn  county,  lli^  sales  cover  a  wide  territory 
and  his  business  methods  commend  him  to  the  continued  patronage  and  support  of  the  gen- 
eral public.  He  is  always  courteous  and  obliging  and  thoroughly  reliable  in  his  methods  and 
liis  success  lias  conic  through  the  earnest  efforts  which  he  has  made  to  please  his  customers. 

iin  the  l-t  of  November,  1899,  Mr.  Wooden  was  united  in  marriage  to  Hiss  Nellie  May 
Weston,  a  daughter  of  George  B.  and  Sarah  D.  (Coiiissi  Weston,  of  Sanborn  county.  They 
have  become  parents  of  four  children:  James  Edward,  Mildred,  Francis  Ray  and  John 
Bradford. 

Mr.  Wooden  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the  men  and  measures  of  the 
democratic  party,  but  he  dins  not  seek  office,  preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his 
business  affairs.  He  belongs  to  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  to  the  Elks 
\"  1059,  at  Mitchell.  He  enjoys  motoring  and  hunting  and  thus  finds  his  recreation. 
He  is  in  In  aily  sympathy  with  the  good  roads  movement  and  various  other  progressive 
projects  which  tend  to  bring  about  a  higher  and  more  advanced  civilization.  He  is  one  of  the 
section'  energetic  ami  progressive  business  men.  alert  to  In-  opportunities,  active  in  their 
improvement   and  honorable  in  all  business  relations. 


KNUT  TORKELSON. 


Knul  Torkelson  is  engaged  in  the  cultivation  of  liis  farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres 
located  mi  section  is.  Harmony  township,  Spink  county.  Although  the  last  thirty  rears  of 
1  lif«  line  liein  passed  in  this  Mate,  to  which  he  came  in  1SS2,  he  was  born  in  Stavangerj 
Norway,  mi  the  '.".'.1  of  September,  1841,  a  sun  of  Torkil  and  Aasa  (Knutson)  Torkelson,  the 
formei  a  farmer  in  his  native  country.  Both  parents  arc  deceased  and  are  buried  in  sta\- 
anger,  \m  »  aj 

Knut  Torkelson  obtained  a  good  education  in  Norway  and  then  followed  various  occupa- 
tions lor  -nine  lime,  lie  engaged  in  both  fishing  and  shipbuilding  before  coming  to  this  coun- 
try,  Inn  eventually  decided  thai  better  opportunities  awaited  an  ambitious  young  man  in  the 
new  \mii1, I,  lie  therefore  crossed  the  Atlantic,  landing  in  the  United  States  in  1880  with  no 
capital  but  health  and  strength.  The  first  thing  he  did  was  tn  find  work  and  for  two  years 
emplo  ed  ;,-  a  railroad  section  hand  in  Ford  county,  Illinois.  He  then  came  to  this 
state  .i m.I  took  up  a  homestead  in  Clifton  township,  Spink  county,  which  he  improved,  but,  as 
he  had  several  crop  failures,  he  gave  up  thai  faun  and  rented  land  I'm-  some  years.  He  ran- 
fully  saved  his  money  and  subsequently  bought  the  farm  where  he  now  lives,  then  raw  prairie 

kind.     Fie  lm        tpended  much  lime,  labor  ami  m( y  on   its  improvement  and  it   is  now  worth 

im-  dn liars  per  acre,  altl gh  he  paid  but  seven  hundred  dollars  for  the  quarter  sea 

He  follows  mixed   farming,  as  he  believes  that  method  insures  the  least  waste  and  the 
11    I    returns       In  addition   In   his   field  crops  he   raises  stock,  including  cattle,  hogs  and 

lb-  is  interested  in  local  business  affairs  and  is  a  stockholder  in  the  I'm is  Elevator 

at   Frankfort. 

Mi.  Torkelson  was  married  at  Ashton,  this  state,  mi  I  he  1st  of  June,  ISs.T.  to  Miss  Martha 

of    \mliiw  ami   Dena    (Petersen)    Nelson,  the  former  a  pioneer  farmer  of 

1    in      Both  of  her  parents  are  mm   deceased,  her  mother  dying  in   ls:i  and  the  father 

years    later.     The    former   is   buried    near   Chaseburg,    Wisconsin,   and    the    latter   in 

.Mr.  and    Mrs.  Torkelson   have  three  children:      Thomas,  an   engineer  and  car- 

n    iding  at  home:   Anna,  the  wife  of  John   Beard,  a   farmer;  and  Melvin,  a  farmer  at 

home.      Politically    tin    father  i-  a   de rat  am!   his  religious  belief  is  indicated  in  the  fact 

,1,;lt    '"  lembership  in  the  Lutheran  church,     lie  is  the  owner  of  a  valuable  and  well 

l|i    farm  and    his   residence   is   well   arranged   ami   comfortably   appointed,  the   place  being' 
widelj    different    from  the  farm  which  he  purchased   many  years  ago.     His  prosperity  is  the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1025 

result  of  hard  work,  intelligently  directed,  and  of  perseverance  in  the  face  of  difficulties  and 
discouragements,  and  Mr.  Torkelson  attributes  his  success  in  part  to  the  cooperation  and  loy- 
alty of  his  wife,  whose  determination  to  succeed  has  been  as  great  as  his  own. 


CHARLES  A.  GULLICK. 


Chosen  as  the  custodian  of  public  funds,  Charles  A.  Gullick  has  made  an  excellent  record 
in  the  office  of  county  treasurer  of  Brookings  county  and  is  moreover  a  well  known  and 
popular  citizen  and  was  formerly  a  successful  and  enterprising  merchant.  He  was  born 
in  Green  Lake  county,  Wisconsin,  on  the  22d  of  November,  1869.  His  father,  Gullick  Gullick- 
son,  was  a  native  of  Norway  and  came  to  the  United  States  in  1854,  settling  in  Green  Lake 
county,  Wisconsin,  where  he  engaged  in  farming.  In  1884  he  made  his  way  westward  to 
Smith  Dakota,  settling  on  a  tract  of  land  in  Sterling  township,  Brookings  county,  whereon 
lie  passed  away  three  years  later. 

Charles  A.  Gullick  was  a  youth  of  fifteen  when  the  family  came  to  this  state.  He  was 
reared  at  home,  acquiring  his  education  chiefly  in  the  public  schools  of  Wisconsin  although 
lie  attended  school  for  one  term  in  South  Dakota.  After  arriving  in  this  state,  however,  his 
time  was  principally  given  to  work  upon  the  home  farm  until  lie  reached  the  age  of  twenty 
years,  when  he  went  to  Brookings  and  apprenticed  himself  to  the  tinner's  trade,  where  he 
worked  for  about  two  and  a  half  years,  after  which  his  employer,  W.  H.  Eoddle,  was  elected 
county  treasurer  of  Brookings  county  and  gave  over  his  hardware  business  to  the  charge  of 
.Mr.  Gullick.  After  the  expiration  of  Mr.  Rocldle's  term  of  office  as  county  treasurer  he  was 
elected  to  the  position  of  secretary  of  state  and  Mr.  Gullick  continued  the  management  of 
tin-  hardware  business  for  about  eight  years.  In  February,  1*98,  he  embarked  in  the  hard- 
ware trade  on  his  own  account  and  conducted  his  store  with  growing  success  for  eight  and  a 
half  years  but  disposed  of  the  business  in  the  fall  of  1906.  lie  afterward  worked  for  two 
years  for  his  successor  and  was  then  called  to  public  office,  being  appointed  on  the  1st  of 
January,  1909,  to  the  position  of  deputy  county  treasurer,  lie  served  for  four  years  as 
deputy  and  in  the  November  election  of  1912  he  was  chosen  by  popular  suffrage  to  the 
position  of  county  treasurer,  taking  charge  of  the  office  on  the  1st  of  January,  1913.  In  1914 
lie  was  the  republican  candidate  for  reelection,  the  excellent  record  which  he  made  during 
his  first  term  commending  him  to  the  further  support  of  the  voters. 

In  November,  1895,  Mr.  Gullick  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Eva  B.  Hause,  of  Brook- 
ings, and  to  them  was  born  a  son,  Howard  H.  The  wife  and  mother  passed  away  in  March, 
1902.  Mr.  Gullick  is  a  member  of  the  Brookings  Commercial  Club  and  his  cooperation  and 
support  can  be  counted  upon  at  all  times  to  further  public  improvement  and  advance  the 
best  interests  of  town  and  county.  He  regards  a  public  office  as  a  public  trust  and  is  most 
faithful  to  the  duties  that  devolve  upon  him  in  connect  inn   with  his  present   position. 


NATHAN  L.  BAILEY,  M.  D. 


Dr.  Nathan  L.  Bailey  is  a  well  known  physician  and  surgeon  of  Lake  Preston,  where  he 
has  been  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his  profession  during  the  past  decade.  His 
birth  occurred  in  Boscobel.  Wisconsin,  on  il  e  13th  of  September,  1860,  his  parents  being  Mark 
and  Rebecca  (Darland)  Bailey,  both  of  whom  are  deceased.  Throughout  his  active  business 
career  the  father  was  engaged  in  general  agricultural   pursuits. 

Nathan'  L.  Bailej  obtained  his  education  in  the  graded  and  high  schools  of  his  native 
state  and  was  subsequently  engaged  in  farming  in  association  with  his  brother  in  Wisconsin. 
In  1881,  when  a  young  man  of  twenty-one  years,  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  but  a  short 
time  later  returned  to  the  state  of  his  nativity.  In  1887  he  again  came  to  South  Dakota, 
locating  at  Lake  Preston,  where  he  entered  the  drug  store  of  which  his  brother  was  pro- 
prietor, the  latter  being  a]s0  a  physician  by  profession.  He  remained  in  the  store  until  1890 
and  in  that  year  became  a  student  in  the  Keokuk  Medical  College  of  Iowa,  being  graduated 
from  that  institution   with  the  degree  of  M.   D.   in    1892.     Dining  the  next  twelve  years  he 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

was  engaged  in  the  practice  oi   medicine  in   Wisconsin   and  then  returned  to  Lake  Preston, 
tati     which  lias  since  remained  the  scene  of  his  professional  labors.     An  extensive  and 
well  merited  practice  lias  been  accorded  him  as  he  has  demonstrated  his  skill  and  ability  in 
the  successful  treatment   of  many  difficult   eases.     With  the  steady  progress  of  the  profes- 
sion  he  keeps  in  close  touch  through  his  membership  in  the  Third  District  Medical  Society, 
the    South    Dakota    Mate    .Medical    Societj    and    the    American    Medical    Association.      lie    has 
.  .it  of  the  county  board  of  health  and  is  now  acting  in  the  capacity  of 
:\  sician. 
In   January,    L890,   Dr.   Bailey   was   united   in   marriage   to  Miss  Cora   Chase,   her   father 
Dudley   L.  Chase,  who  was  a  pioneer  settler  of  South  Dakota  and  broke  the  first   live 
ound  in  Kingsburj    county.     The  Doctor  and  his  wife  have  three  children,  namely: 
Ethelyn,  who  follows  the  profession  of  teaching  in  Kingsbury  county;   and  Vena  and   Vera, 
twins,  who  are  high  Bchool  students. 

In  politics  Dr.  Bailey  is  a  stanch  republican  and  he  served  as  the  second  mayor  of  Lake 
Preston,  giving  the  town  a  progressive  and  beneficial  administration.  He  has  also  done  valu- 
able service  as  a  member  of  the  council  for  a  number  of  years.  His  religious  faith  is  that 
,,i  the  I  ongregational  church  and  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons,  being  a  worthy 
.exemplar  of  the  craft.  Hunting,  fishing  and  motoring  afford  him  pleasure  and  recreation  and 
be  i-  well  known  and  popular  in  both  professional  and  social  circles  of  his  adopted  state, 
being   widely    recognized   as  an   able    physician,   a   public-spirited   citizen   and   a   trustworthy 

I  1  lend. 


JOHN  WILLIAM  SUMMERS. 

John  William  Summers,  filling  the  office  of  city  auditor  at  Yankton,  was  born  in  Kent, 
England,  May  21,  1845.  His  father,  John  William  Summers,  was  a  native  of  the  county  of 
Essex,  England,  born  July  18,  1821,  but  at  an  early  age  accompanied  his  parents  on  their 
removal  to  Kent  county,  the  family  settling  in  the  town  of  Dartford,  where  John  William 
Summers,  Sr.,  was  reared  and  spent  his  remaining  days.  His  life  was  devoted  to  general 
agricultural  pursuits.  He  reached  the  very  advanced  age  of  ninety  years,  passing  away  in 
L909.  In  early  manhood  he  had  wedded  Jane  Allchin,  a  native  of  Horton  Kirby,  Kent  county, 
England,  born  in   1828.     She  i.,  still  living  at  Dartford  at  the  age  of  eighty-seven  years. 

John  William  Summers,  whose  name  introduces  this  review,  is  the  eldest  in  a  family  of 
eight   children  and  was  horn,  reared  and  educated   in  the  town  of  Dartford.    He  left  school 

at   the  ape  of  sixteen  years  and  for  bo time  thereafter  assisted  his  father  in  farm  work 

but  tinned  from  agricultural  pursuits  to  industrial  interests  and  while  yet  a  young  man 
became  a  foreman  with  the  Isaac  <  harles  Cement  .Manufacturing  Company.  As  time  passed 
on  he  rose  in  the  esteem  and  confidence  of  his  employers,  as  he  demonstrated  his  worth,  his 
industry,  energy  ami  reliability,  and  was  made  manager  of  tin'  branch  plant  at  West  Dreyton, 
Middlesex,  where  he  continued  for  three  and  a  half  years,  lie  next  erected  a  lime  manu- 
facturing plant  near  Dunstavale,  in  the  county  ol  Middlesex,  and  managed  that  business 
until   1889,  when  he  decided  to  come  to  the  United  States.    He  was  commissioned  by  William 

Plankington    to   c i   to    Yankton,   South    Dakota,   to   build    the    Yankton    Portland   cement 

plant    and   alter  this   was  i iphted   he   was   made  superintendent   and   continued   to  act  in  " 

ipacitj   until   March,  1909,  when  a  change  was  effected  in  ownership,  the  plant   passing 

into  other  hands  after  the  death  oi   Mr.  Plankington,   Mr.  Summers  continued  as  an  employe 

i    :i       uperintendent    until    May,    1910,   when    he   was  elected   city   auditor   for  a    five 

term    under   the   commission    form   of   government.      His   work    in    this   connection   is 

ienl   and  satisfactorj    to  all  concerned.     He  devotes  his  time  to  the  duties  of  the 

i  is  making  a  i  credits  ble  i  ecoi  d  t  herein. 

In  186"  Mr  Summet  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Julia  Elizabeth  Tolhurst,  a 
ol  Dartford,  Kent  county,  England,  and  they  have  become  parents  of  the  following  chil- 
dren: two  ivho  '.I'll  in  infancy;  Mary  Louise,  who  passed  away  while  pursuing  her  education 
in  Yankton;  El  ie  Kate,  who  died  at  the  age-  of  eighteen  years:  Florence,  the  wife  of  Charles 
Gaughran,  a  n  den!  ol  Omaha,  Nebraska;  Maud  Mary,  also  living  in  Omaha;  Grace,  the 
wife  "i   Guj    I.  of    Yankton;   Christina  Julia,  who   is  engaged   in   teaching  kinder- 


JOHN  \V.  SUMMERS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1029 

garten   in   Yankton;   Dorothy,  at  home;   John   William,  now   of   Arlington,   Minnesota;    and 
Ruth,  who  is  also  under  the  parental  roof. 

Mr.  Summers  has  a  military  chapter  in  his  life  record,  inasmuch  as  he  served  as  a 
member  of  the  Twelfth  Kent  Volunteers  while  in  England.  Following  his  arrival  in  the  new 
world  he  began  studying  political  situations  and  questions  and  lias  since  given  his  vote  to 
the  republican  part}'.  He  is  a  member  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  1,  A.  F.  &  A.  M. ;  Yankton 
Chapter,  No.  1,  R.  A.  M. ;  Robert  De  Molay  Commandery,  No.  3,  K.  T. ;  and  Oriental  Consistory, 
Nn.  1,  S.  P.  R.  S.  He  has  thus  advanced  far  in  Masonry  and  is  in  thorough  sympathy  with 
the  purposes  and  teachings  of  the  craft.  He  likewise  has  membership  with  the  Knights  of 
the  Maccabees  and  with  the  Elks,  while  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Episcopal  church. 
High  and  honorable  principles  have  actuated  him  in  all  of  his  relations  and  have  won  for 
him  the  high  regard  of  those  with  whom  he  has  been  brought  in  contact.  Starting  out  in  life 
for  himself  empty-handed  at  the  age  of  sixteen  years,  he  can  truly  be  called  a  self-made  man, 
for  he  has  been  both  the  architect  and  builder  of  his  own  fortune.  He  has  worked  earnestly 
and  untiringly  and,  advancing  step  by  step,  his  course  has  brought  him  to  a  creditable  place. 


o.  G.  OYLOE. 


0.  G.  Oyloe,  filling  the  position  of  postmaster  at  Brookings,  was  born  in  Winneshiek 
county,  Iowa,  on  the  8th  of  February,  1859,  a  son  of  Gudmund  and  Mary  (Garden)  Oyloe, 
both  of  whom  were  natives  of  the  land  of  the  midnight  sun,  in  which  they  were  reared  and 
married.  In  1852  they  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  new  world,  their  first  location  being  in 
Decorah,  Iowa.  They  were  among  the  early  pioneers  of  that  section,  there  being  no  settlers 
west  of  them.  The  father  purchased  land  from  the  government  at  the  usual  price  of  a  dollar 
and  a  quarter  per  acre  and  thereon  followed  general  agricultural  pursuits,  both  he  and  his 
wife  living  upon  the  farm  until  they  were  called  to  their  final  rest,  the  former  passing  away 
in  1896,  while  the  latter  died  in  1907. 

0.  G.  Oyloe  was  reared  at  home  and  acquired  his  education  in  the  common  schools.  In 
1887,  he  removed  to  Brookings  and  opened  a  photograph  gallery  which  he  successfully  con- 
ducted for  thirteen  years.  In  1900  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  real-estate  business,  with 
which  he  was  identified  until  1910,  and  during  the  succeeding  two  years  he  gave  his  atten- 
tion to  the  management  of  his  landed  holdings  and  also  managed  property  for  others.  In 
1912  he  was  appointed  postmaster  of  Bronkings,  which  position  he  has  since  filled,  and  he 
has  made  an  excellent  record  in  the  ollice  by  the  prompt  and  faithful  manner  in  which  he  has 
discharged  his  duties  and  his  courteous  treatment  of  the  patrons  of  the  office.  He  has  like- 
wise filled  other  positions,  having  served  for  six  years  as  a  member  of  the  school  board  and 
for  eight  years,  beginning  in  1901,  as  a  member  of  the  board  of  county  commissioners.  His 
political  allegiance  has  always  been  given  to  the  republican  party.  He  believes  in  its  prin- 
ciples and  has  seen  no  reason  to  change  his  opinions,  feeling  that  the  adoption  of  the  party 
platform  will  most  quickly  serve  the  interests  of  the  public  at  large.  In  addition  to  dis- 
charging his  official  duties  he  gives  supervision  to  the  farm  of  three  hundred  and  sixty  acres 
of  valuable  land   near   Brookings  which  he  owns. 

In  1887  Mr.  Oyloe  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Caroline  Jagerson,  of  Decorah,  Iowa. 
He  belongs  to  the  Brookings  Commercial  Club  and  has  membership  in  the  Lutheran  church. 
His  position  as  a  leading  and  representative  citizen  no  one  questions,  and  the  circle  of  his 
friends  in  this  part  of  the  state  is  an  extensive  one. 


WILLIAM  V.  UIMCNXAX. 


William  F.  Brennan,  a  prominent  agriculturist  and  leading  citizen  of  Kingsbury  county, 
has  been  a  resident  of  South  Dakota  for  about  a  third  of  a  century  and  now  owns  and  cul- 
tivates five  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  valuable  land  in  Whitewood  township.  His  birth 
occurred  in  Dane  county,  Wisconsin,  on  the  23d  of  February,  1859,  his  parents  being  Martin 
and  Ellen   (O'Sullivan)    Brennan.     The  father  came  to  South  Dakota  in   1884,  takina  up  a 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

homestead  claim  on  section  1,  township  109,  range  55,  where  he  carried  on  agricultural  pur- 
suits Ij    and   successfully  until   called   I"  his   final  rest  in  November,   1909.     The 

period  of  his  residence  in  the  c munity  covered  a  quarter  of  a  century  and  his  death  was 

the  occasioi Ii  ep  and  widespread  regret.    The  demise  of  his  wife  occurred  in  the  year  1895. 

home  was  established  in  this  state  in  |n<n r  times  and  their  son,  M>  J.  Brennan,  was 

the  t i i  —  t  section  boss  and  moved  the  firsl  section  house  lure. 

William   F.  Brennan  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  state  and 
was  a  young  man  of  twenty-three  years  alien  in   iss;:  lie  came  to  South  Dakota,  preceding 

mi     bi    two  years.    Be  took  up  a  ho stead  claim  on  section  1,  township  109,  rangi 

:i  nd  .i  •  i  In-  yeai  -  have  passed  has  added  to  liis  original  holdings  until  he  now  nun-,  live  hundred 
and  sixtj  acres  in  Whitewood  township,  Kingsbury  enmity,  cultivating  the  entire  tract. 
In  connection  with  tin-  production  of  cereals  he  is  also  engaged  in  the  raising  of  shorthorn 
cattle,  keeping  many  head.  Modern  farming  implements  facilitate  the  work  of  the  fields,  and 
in  hi-  undertakings  as  an  agriculturist  Mr.  Brennan  has  won  a  well  merited  and  gratifying 
measure  of  succi 

•  in  tin    '  ith  ol  June,  1902,  Mr.  Brennan  was  united  in  marriage  in  Mis-  <  aroline  Munkler, 
a  daughter  ol  Thomas  Munkler  and  a  representative  of  a  well  known  pioneer  family  of  South 
Dakota,     Mi.  Brennan  is  a  supporter  of  the  democracy  and  a  prominent  figure  in  stair  politics, 
bei  n  elected  to  the  senate  for  a  two  year  term  in  1910.     In  1904  he  was  sent  as  a  dele- 
gate in  lli.'  dei atic  national  convention  a!   St.  Louis  ami  lie  has  attended  nearly  all  flic 

i.'i'-  conventions,  as  well  as  two  territorial  conventions.     In  his  home  community  lie  has  also 

l lalled  in  serve  in  public  office,  acting  as  chairman  of  the  town  board  and  the  school  board. 

lie  is  a  Catholic  in  religious  faith  and  has  membership  in  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  belonging 
in  Huron  Lodge.  No.  777.  In  motoring  he  finds  needed  recreation  as  well  as  pleasure.  As  a 
pioneer  of  South  Dakota,  Mr.  Brennan  has  been  an  interested  witness  of  its  development  ami 
growth  and  has  aided  in  the  work  of  progress  along  many  lines. 


FRANK  II.  RIPLEY. 


Prank  II.  Ripley,  county  auditor  of  Brookings  county  and  one  of  its  native  sons,  was  horn 
•  In ne  11.  1881,  his  parents  being  Charles  S.  and  Sarah  M.  (Armstrong)  Ripley,  who  in  the  year 
1878  came  In  South  Dakota  from  Fond  du  Lac,  Wisconsin.  Following  his  arrival  the  father 
home  teaded  the  northeast  quarter  of  section  34,  Trenton  township,  Brookings  county,  ami 
subsequently  acquired  various  other  farms,  of  which  he  has  disposed  at  differenl  times,  now 
retaining   possession   of  only   a    half  section,   which    includes  the  original  homestead   and   a 

quarter  section  adjoining  it  on  tl ast.     He  figured   for  an  extended  period  as  one  of  the 

leading  agriculturists  of  the  county  but  in  1907  retired  from  active  farm  work  and  removed 
In  \iim,i:i  where  he  has  since  lived,  giving  his  attention  fn  his  real-estate  holdings,  and  he 
ha  leisure  In  enjoy  those  things  which  are  to  him  a  matter  of  interest  and  recreation.  In 
i -iii:  -  he  is  a  republican  but,  while  he  has  served  as  a  delegate  to  county  am]  state  con- 
ventions, he  has  never  been  an  aspiranl  for  public  office,  lie  ami  his  wife  hold  membership 
in  the  Methodisl   Episcopal  church. 

Prank  II.  Ripley  was  reared  upon  (he  ..1,1  homestead  farm,  with  the  usual  experiences 
i'l  in  the  h.f  of  die  farm  lad  upon  the  frontier.  After  acquiring  his  preliminary  edu- 
cation    in    the     public    schools    he    attended     the    State    Colli a(     Brookings    and     when    his 

-indie-  were  completed  lie  taughl   school  through  one  term— the  winter  term  >.f  1898-9.     He 
turned  hi-  attention  In  the  grain  business  at    Elkton  ami  Aurora,  buying  grain   for  two 
different   linn-.     In   1909,  in  company  with  his  brother,  Charles  A.,  1 mbarked   in  the  mer- 
cantile                   ii    Aurora,  in  which  he  still  retains  his  interest.     He  was  actively  associated 
therewith    up    In    the    time   when    he   assumed    the   duties   of    his    present   office   on    the    1st    of 
March,    1913.      It    was    in    November,    191:.',    that    he    was    elected    to    the    position    of    county 
auditor  and  he  was  renominated  in  the  spring  primary  of  mil.  being  reelected  without  opposi- 
tion, a  fact  which  attests  strongly  his  personal  popularity  ami  the  capability  with  which  he 
lii-  duties. 
On  the  :•  Id  ol    fanuary,  1907,  Mr.  Ripley  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Goldie  Lombard, 
m     \iii.ii...   also   :i    native   of   Brookings   county.     ITer    father,   Colmar   D.  Lombard,   came   to 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1031 

rookings  county  in  1S7S  from  Chatfield,  Minnesota.  Botli  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ripley  arc  widely 
id  favorably  known  in  this  part  of  the  state  and  the  hospitality  of  the  best  homes  is 
ccly  accorded  them.  Mr.  Ripley  belongs  to  Elkton  Lodge,  No.  57,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  and  to 
rookings  Chapter,  No.  18,  R.  A.  M.,  and  is  also  a  member  of  the  Brookings  Commercial 
ub.  He  has  always  resided  in  the  county  which  has  honored  him  with  office  and  the  fact 
lat  some  of  his  stanchest  friends  are  those  who  have  known  him  from  his  boyhood  to  the 
■esent  is  an  indication  of  the  fact  that  his  has  been  a  well  spent  life. 


PETER  E.  ERICKSON. 


Although  lie  lias  attained  the  age  of  three  score  years  and  ten  Peter  E.  Erickson,  a 
mi,.;  and  stock-raiser  residing  on  section  1,  Garfield  township,  is  still  an  active  factor  in 
e  world's  work.  He  was  born  in  Sweden  in  1S44  and  in  l^GS  emigrated  to  America.  His 
tlier  passed  away  when  he  was  but  twelve  years  of  age  and  his  mother  died  in  Sweden 
veral  years  later. 

After  coming  to  the  United  States  Peter  E.  Erickson  made  his  way  to  Illinois,  where  he 
,-ed  for  some  time,  but  later  went  to  Michigan,  working  there  on  the  construction  of  a  rail- 
ad.  In  1S72  he  removed  to  Clay  county,  South  Dakota,  and  was  there  employed  on  the 
lilding  of  a  railroad.  In  September,  1S72,  he  filed  on  a  claim  and  began  to  develop  and 
aprove  his  place.  He  had  several  bad  years  on  account  of  the  plague  of  grasshoppers  but 
d  not  allow  himself  to  become  discouraged  and  when  the  crops  failed  utterly  supported  his 
mily  by  working  upon  the  railroad  during  the  winter  months.  His  faith  in  the  future  of 
le  state  has  been  justified  and  he  is  now  in  comfortable  financial  circumstances  and  derives 
good  annual  income  from  his  work  as  a  farmer  and  stockraiser.  His  place  is  well  improved 
ad  the  excellent  condition  of  the  buildings  and  the  well  kept  fences  testify  to  the  enterprises 
id  industry  of  Mr.  Erickson.  He  also  owns  four  hundred  acres  of  farm  land  in  Colorado  and 
nrenty  thousand  shares  in  gold  mines  in  the  Black  Hills  of  South  Dakota. 

Mr.  Erickson  was  married  in  1SS1  to  Miss  Delia  Borglund,  who  was  born  in  Sweden,  as 
ere  her  parents.  The  family  eventually  became  residents  of  Clay  county,  South  Dakota, 
here  the  father,  Michael  Borglund,  took  up  a  homestead.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Erickson  have 
>come  the  parents  of  three  children:  Mary,  the  wife  of  Victor  Ankor,  of  Montana;  Annie, 
ho  married  Fred  Griswold,  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa;  and  Emil  E.,  who  is  at  home  and  does  the 
reater  part  of  the  farm  work. 

Mr.  Erickson  is  a  republican  with  liberal  tendencies  and  in  his  religious  belief  adheres 
l  iln  Baptist  church.  He  is  a  loyal  member  of  the  local  organization  of  that  denomination 
rid  can  always  be  counted  upon  to  do  all  in  his  power  to  advance  any  good  cause.  He  is 
©roughly  identified  with  his  adopted  land  and  has  never  regretted  his  removal  to  South 
akota. 


PETER  H.  SCHULTZ. 


Peter  H.  Schultz,  a  leading,  influential  and  prosperous  citizen  of  Kingsbury  county,  has 
aade  his  home  in  South  Dakota  for  more  than  a  quarter  of  a  century  and  during  the  past 
ixteen  years  lias  successfully  conducted  business  as  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Richards  & 
Schultz,  general  merchants  of  Iroquois.  His  birth  occurred  in  Germany  on  the  26th  of  August, 
869.  his  parents  being  John  H.  and  Anna  M.  Schultz,  the  former  a  cooper  and  farmer  by 
ecupation.  He  began  his  education  in  the  schools  of  the  fatherland  and  subsequently  pur- 
ged a  high-school  course  in  Denmark.  After  putting  aside  his  textbooks  he  worked  on  a 
arm  until  the  time  of  his  emigration  to  the  United  States,  in  1888.  He  made  his  way  direct 
o  South  Dakota  and  on  the  5th  of  June  of  that  year  arrived  in  Iroquois.  During  the  bl- 
owing three  years  he  was  engaged  in  farm  work  and  then  embarked  in  the  butchering  busi- 
less  at  Iroquois,  there  conducting  an  enterprise  of  that  character  for  seven  and  a  half  years. 
)n  the  expiration  of  that  period,  in  1898,  in  association  with  Frank  A.  Richards,  he  opi  ned 
i  general  merchandising  establishment,  beginning  business  on  a  modest  scale.     The  firm  lias 


1032  HIST<  IRY  (  >F  S<  lUTH  DAKOTA 

.  been  conducted  under  the  style  ol  Richards  &  Schultz  and  lias  been  accorded  a  con- 
stantly growing  and  gratifying  patronage  until  the  business  is  now  a  very  profitable  one. 
Tin-  proprietors  study  the  wishes  of  their  patrons  and  especially  cater  to  the  nerds  and 
nds  oi  the  farmer.  Mr.  Schultz  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company  and 
also  in  the  Bank  of  Bancroft  and  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  as  one  of  the  substantial. 
enterprising  and  public-spirited  citizens  ol'  his  community. 

(in  the  :.'lst  (if  January,  1899,  Mr.  Schultz  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ella  M.  Brown, 

a  daughter  o  1  J: is  P    Brown,  who  took  up  a  homestead  claim  in  Smith  Dakota  in  L882.    To 

them  have  been  born  two  children,  Philo  II.  and  Leo  II. 

Mr.  Schultz  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  in  1912  was  chosen  a-  the  representative  of 
the  twenty-third  district  in  the  state  legislature,  making  such  a  creditable  record  that  he 
was  again  nominated  by  his  party  for  reelection.  He  has  also  served  as  a  member  of  the 
township  board  and  has  ever  been  a  most  public-spirited  and  loyal  citizen  who  has  done 
everything  in  his  power  to  promote  the  general  welfare  and  advance  the  best  interests  of  the 
community  .  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons,  belonging  to  the  consistory  at  Yank- 
ton aid  also  to  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  likewise  affiliated  with  the  Independ- 
ent Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks,  the  Ancient  Order  of 
United  Workmen,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Danish  Brotherhood,  lie  delights 
in  fishing,  hunting  and  motoring  and  in  social  circles  has  made  many  friends  who  appreciate 
his  character  worth  and  enjoy  his  companionship. 


OLIVER  N.  AINSWORTH,  M.  D. 

Dr.  Oliver  X.  Ainsworth,  engaged  in  the  practice  of  medicine  in  Spearfish,  was  born  in 

i  Igle  c t  J  .  Illinois,  October  15,  1830,  a  son  of  Andrew  and  Mary  (Hemmingway)  Ainsworth, 

the  former  a  native  oi  New  York  and  the  latter  of  Pennsylvania.  The  father  removed  from 
I  In-  east  to  Illinois  and  in  that  state  engaged  in  mercantile  pursuits.  Later  he  turned  his 
attention  to  farming  in  northern  Iowa,  where  he  spent  his  remaining  days,  and  in  the  com 
inunity  where  he  lived  lie  became  a  man  of  prominence  and  influence,  his  fellow  townsmen 
calling  him  to  a  number  of  public  offices,  the  duties  of  which  he  discharged  with  credit  to 
himself  and  satisfaction  to  his  constituents.     His  wife  passed  away  in  Illinois. 

Dr.  Ainsworth  attended  the  common  schools  of  Iowa  and  the  Upper  Iowa  University  at 
Fayette.  His  professional  education  was  pursued  in  Rush  Medical  College  of  Chicago  ami  in 
the  College  of  Physicians  &  Surgeons  at  Keokuk,  Iowa,  now  the  medical  department  of 
Drake  University.  His  practice  for  the  profession  of  licine,  however,  did  not  imme- 
diately follow  his  more  specifically  literary  education,  for  at  the  age  of  nineteen  years  he 
joined  a  surveying  party  in  New  Mexico,  continuing  with  them  for  about  three  years,  his 
labor-,  taking  him  to  New  Mexico,  Arizona  am]  the  republic  of  .Mexico  in  the  survey  of 
Mexican   land  grants  and  similar  work.      It    was  after  this  that   he  entered  the  medical  school, 

m  which  he  completed  his  course  in  1878.  He  then  engaged  in  practice  in  northwestern 
[owa,  being  a  member  of  the  medical  fraternity  at  Sloan,  that  state,  for  fifteen  years.  He 
then  located  in  the  Black  Hills  in  1893,  settling  at  Spearfish,  where  be  ha-  practiced  con- 
tinuously since.  He  is  now  well  known  as  an  able  physician  ami  surgeon  and  is  accorded  a 
good  practice,  lie  is  very  careful  in  the  diagnosis  of  his  cases  and  seldom,  if  ever,  at  fault  in 
determining  the  outcome  of  disease,  lie  also  is  interested  in  mining  claims  ami  ranches  in 
South   Dakota  and  has  thus  made  judicious  investment   of  his  funds. 

In  L880  Dr.  Ainsworth  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ellen  Ellis,  a  native  of  Clarke 
county,  Iowa,  while  her  parents  were  natives  of  Kentucky.  Her  father  was  a  farmer  by 
ition  and  held  the  office  of  shcrill'  in  Clarke  county.  Iowa.  Roth  he  and  his  wife  have 
pa  ed  away.  To  Dr.  Ainsworth  and  his  wife  have  been  bom  six  children:  Isabel,  now  the 
i  I  A.  il.  I'einlierton,  a  cattleman  residing  at  Boise,  Idaho;  Archie,  who  is  in  the  employ 
oi  .in  exprc  company  in  old  Mexico;  Loraine,  the  wife  of  Ernest  Town,  who  is  engaged  in 
merchandising  in  Spearfish;  Ellis,  who  is  engaged  in  the  cattle  business  at   Boyes,  Montana; 

and    Ruth   a  ml    Marion,  both  at    home. 

III.  \iu  worth  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  is  a  firm  believer 
in  it-  principles,  lie  is  a.  member  of  the  Masonic  lodge,  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the 
Ancient,   Order   of    United   Workmen,   while   his   strictly   professional   connections   are    with   the 


DR.  mi.i\  1:1:  x.  AIXSWORl  ii 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1035 

Lawrence  County  Medical  Society,  the  Black  Hills  Medical  Society,  and  the  South  Dakota 
Medical  Association.  He  concentrates  his  energies  upon  his  professional  duties  and  at  all 
times  conforms  his  practice  to  the  highest  standards  of  professional  ethics. 


THOMAS  J.  SULLIVAN. 


Thomas  J.  Sullivan  has  been  successfully  engaged  in  business  as  a  real-estate  dealer  o! 
Iroquois  since  1901  and  also  serves  as  postmaster  of  the  town,  having  been  appointed  to  that 
position  on  the  19th  of  October,  1913.  His  birth  occurred  in  Clermont,  Iowa,  on  the  2d  of 
December,  1875,  his  parents  being  Patrick  and  Mary  Sullivan,  the  former  an  agriculturist  by 
occupation.  In  the  acquirement  of  an  education  he  attended  the  public  schools  and  a  business 
college  of  his  native  state  and  subsequently  removed  to  southwestern  Minnesota,  where  he 
followed  farming  for  a  short  time.  He  then  embarked  in  the  machine  business  and  later 
turned  his  attention  to  real-estate  operations.  In  May,  1901,  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locat- 
ing at  Iroquois,  in  Kingsbury  county,  where  he  has  been  continuously  engaged  in  the  real- 
estate  business  to  the  present  time,  handling  considerable  property  and  having  gained  a 
knowledge  of  values  that  has  made  his  advice  sought  and  appreciated  by  clients.  He  also 
conducts  an  insurance  business  and  in  this  department  has  likewise  met  with  success.  On  the 
19th  of  October,  1913,  he  was  appointed  postmaster  of  Troquois  by  President  Wilson,  the  duties 
of  which  office  he  has  discharged  in  most  capable  and  creditable  manner  to  the  present  time. 

On  the  25th  of  November,  1903,  Mr.  Sullivan  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Edna  Grace 
SwalTord.  a  daughter  of  Calvin  O.  Swafford.  She  passed  away  on  the  5th  of  March.  1909. 
leaving  one  child.  Marjorie  May.  Mr.  Sullivan  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democracy 
and  is  widely  recognized  as  a  loyal  and  public-spirited  citizen  whose  aid  and  influence  are  ever 
given  on  the  side  of  right,  progress,  reform  and  improvement.  In  religious  faith  he  is  a 
Catholic,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  the  Woodmen  and  the 
Eoyal  Neighbors.  He  is  a  generous  supporter  of  all  worthy  movements  and  is  highly  es- 
teemed as  a  most  useful  and  valued  citizen. 


HON.  JOSEPH  HEBAL. 


Hon.  Joseph  Hebal  has  a  highly  creditable  record  as  a  member  of  the  general  assembly,  in 
both  the  house  and  the  senate,  and  has  performed  much  notable  public  service.  He  was  also 
for  many  years  a  leading  merchant  of  Goodwin  and  is  at  present  director  of  the  local  bank  and 
secretary  of  the  local  elevator  company.  He  was  born  in  Austria  on  the  8th  of  December, 
1849,  a  son  of  Wenzl  and  Teresa  Hebal.  who  in  1S64  brought  their  family  to  the  United 
States  and  located  in  Portage  county,  Wisconsin.  The  father  there  engaged  in  farming  to  a 
large  extent,  although  he  also  followed  his  trade,  which  was  that  of  a  brick  and  stone  mason. 
He  eventually  sold  his  farm  and  moved  into  Wausau,  Wisconsin,  where  he  lived  retired  until 
his  death,  which  occurred  about  1904. 

Hon.  Joseph  Hebal  had  passed  his  fourteenth  birthday  when  he  accompanied  his  parents 
to  this  country  and  his  early  education  was  acquired  in  the  government  schools  "f  Austria 
After  coming  to  the  United  States  lie  attended  the  public  schools  of  Wisconsin  and  the  high 
school  at  Waupaca.  In  early  manhood  he  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching  and  for  five 
years  was  identified  with  educational  work.  In  September,  1879,  he  came  to  South  Dakota 
and  located  at  Goodwin,  where  he  formed  a  copartnership  with  George  F.  Nelson  and  estab- 
lished a  general  store  conducted  under  the  firm  style  of  Nelson  &  Hebal.  For  eight  years 
this  was  one  of  the  leading  mercantile  enterprises  of  Goodwin  but  in  1887  Mr.  Hebal  sold  his 
Mil.  i .  - 1  to  his  partner,  Mr.  Nelson.  He  then  associated  himself  with  a  brother,  Peregrine 
Hebal,  and  founded  the  firm  of  Hebal  Brothers,  with  which  he  was  actively  connected  for 
twenty-five  years.  In  1913  he  retired  from  active  business  life.  His  administrative  ability, 
his  knowledge  of  the  details  of  merchandising  and  his  sound  judgment  all  combined  to  make 
him  one  of  the  most  successful  business  men  in  Goodwin.  He  has  been  equally  prominent  in 
political  affairs,  both  in  local  and  state  circles.     A  republican,  his  opinions  have  long  carried 

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■   ni  political  circles.     He  was  elected  treasurer  oi   Deuel  county  in  1884,  serving  in  that 

oi     i>  years,  in  L893  was  still  more  highly  honored  by  election  t < >  the  state  senate,  and 

■    '"I   i"   1895.     In   1905,   1907  and  1909  he  was  chosen  state  representative  from  Ins 

•'■  trici    hi     reelect proving  the  acceptability  of  his  work  in  the  stale  legislative  body.     Be 

lias  the  mental  power  of  seeing  things  in  large  and  of  deciding  questions  with  reference  to 
their  inlluence  upon  the  state  as  a  whole  without  allowing  any  pettj  personal  or  local  inter- 
est to  bias  his  mind.     His  formei  com tion  with  the  business  development  of  Goodwin  as  a 

merchant  has  been  already  mentioned  and  he  is  still  a  force  in  the  financial  circles  of  the  town 
as  a  stockholder  and  director  of  the  state  Bank  oi  Goodwin  and  as  a  director  and  secretary 
oi  the  Farmers  Elevator  (  ompany  of  that  place. 

Mr.  I  lei,.,  I  u,i-  in;,,]  led  111  1885  to  Miss  Abigail  A.  Van  Buskirk,  a  native  of  New  York 
•' ■''•  :""'  daughtei  oi  Garret  and  Dorcas  (Palmer)  Van  Buskirk  who  settled  in  Wisconsin  in 
earlj  days.  Mr.  Heba]  is  widely  known  in  South  Dakota  and  his  name  is  always  spoken  of 
with  respect  and  honor  and  his  life  in  private  and  in  public  alike  has  been  one  oi  strict 
adherence  to  high  ethical  standards. 


REV.  PATRICK  T.  MONAGHAN. 

Rev.  Patrick  T.  Monaghan,  pastor  of  St.  Christina's  Roman  Catholic  church  at  Parker 
and  director  of  the  Sioux  Falls  apostolate,  was  bom  in  Jamesville,  Pennsylvania,  October  20, 
t876'  He  is  a  son  of  John  and  Margaret  (Dempsey)  Monaghan,  natives  of  County  Monaghan, 
Inland.  The  Toother  came  to  the  United  States  at  the  age  of  eleven  and  the  father  at 
twenty-five  and  their  marriage  occurred  at  Audenried,  Pennsylvania,  whine  the  father  worked 
:l-  :l  miner.  In  1893  the  family  went  to  Iowa  and  in  that  state  John  Monaghan  passed  away 
in  1897.  His  wife  survives  him  and  makes  her  home  in  Iowa.  To  their  union  were  born 
twelve  children,  of  whom  father  Monaghan  is  the  tenth. 

Rev.  Patrick  T.  Monaghan  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Penn- 
sylvania and  at  the  age  of  seventeen  entered  St.  Joseph's  College  at  Dubuque,  Iowa,  where  he 
spent  three  years,  finishing  his  classical  education  at  St.  Viateur's  College,  Kankakee,  Illinois, 
in    1900.     In   the  same  year   he  entered  SI.   Mary's  Seminary  at   Cincinnati,  Ohio,  ami   there 

completed    courses    in    philosophy    ami    theology.      He    was    ordained    to   the    1! an    Catholic 

priesthood  June  17,  1905,  and  was  placed  in  charge  of  the  congregation  at  Gettysburg,  South 
Dakota,  when'  he  remained  for  eight  months.  following  this  he  spent  one  year  at  the 
Catholic  I  niversity  in  Washington,  1).  C,  and  then  came  to  Parker,  South  Dakota,  when' 
he  began  work  with  Father  O'Hara  on  the  Sioux  falls  apostolate  or  mission  hand.  Upon  the 
retirement  of  father  O'Hara  one  year  later  Father  Monaghan  was  given  charge  of  the 
apostolate  and  was  also  appointed  pastor  of  St.  Christina's  church,  a  position  which  he  has 
since  filled.  II,'  i^  assisted  by  Rev.  John  Brady  and  Rev.  John  O'Mahoney,  who  are  his  asso- 
ciate on  ii, ,.  mission  hand.  Father  Monaghan  is  indeed  doing  a  great  work  in  Parker  among 
1(11  '  atholic  people  and  he  has  their  love  in  large  measure,  lie  is  a  man  of  scholarly  attain- 
ments and  most  earnest  and  consecrated  in  his  work. 


CHARLES  ROLAND. 


rles   Roland  i-  OI the  partners  in  a   hardware  store  at    Hill  City  and  is  regarded  as 

;|n    energetic    business    man    wh well    formulated    plans    deserve    to    he    crowned    with    the 

ucccss   with  which  he  is  eting.     lie  was  born  in   Delaware  count  v.   Iowa.  March  7,   1858: 

■""'        '     ""  "'    I'  '  and  Sarah   (Gibson)    Roland,  natives  of  Wales  and   England  res] lively. 

Thej    were   married,   however,  ail, a-  coming   to   the   new    world,   whither  they   emigrated   in 
childhood.      The    father   was   reared    in    the  state  of   New     \,,rk   and    in    (he  early   'Ills   removed' 

■     I      i    d    to    Iowa,    settling    in    Delaware    county,    where    he    secured    a    homestead    claim    and 
engaged    in    farming,    spending    his    remaining    days    there.      His    was   a    busy    ami    useful    life 

a»d   Im-  dr., Ii,.   which   0CC1 1    in    Is;:,,   was  a   matter  of  deep   regret    to  many   who  knew  h 

His  widow    -till    make,   her  h !   in    Delaware  county. 


mi. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1037 

Charles  Roland  is  the  oldest  in  a  family  of  five  children.  He  spent  his  youthful  days 
under  the  parental  roof  and  supplemented  his  early  education,  acquired  in  the  district  schools 
of  Delaware  county,  by  study  in  the  Manchester  high  school  or  academy.  He  left  home 
at  the  age  of  twenty-three  years  and  went  to  the  Black  Hills  in  the  spring  of  1883,  settling 
near  Deadwood,  where  he  was  employed  in  the  Uncle  Sam  mill  for  about  three  years.  He 
was  afterward  employed  in  a  mine  at  Bald  mountain  and  prospected  in  what  is  now  known  as 
Bagged  Top.  He  continued  in  that  business  until  1889,  when  he  arrived  in  Hill  City.  He 
was  then  employed  in  the  tin  mines  and  mills  for  about  two  years,  after  which  lie  went  to 
Dawson,  Alaska,  and  was  engaged  in  prospecting  in  that  country  for  two  years,  meeting  the 
usual  hardships  and  experiences  of  life  in  the  far  northwest,  lie  then  returned  to  Hill  City 
and  was  connected  with  mining  interests  there  for  a  time.  Later,  however,  he  sold  out  and 
in  1900  entered  the  hardware  business  in  partnership  with  George  W.  Coats  for  the  conduct 
of  a  general  hardware  store.  They  carry  a  large  line  of  both  shelf  and  heavy  hardware  and 
machinery  and  enjoy  a  liberal  trade  which  has  grown  rapidly.  The  partners  also  operate  a 
stock  ranch  near  Faith,  in  Perkins  county,  comprising  two  hundred  and  forty  acres  of  land. 
Upon  their  ranch  they  have  range  horses  and  this  branch  of  their  business  is  likewise  proving 
profitable.  Mr.  Roland  also  owns  land  in  Texas  but  devotes  the  greater  part  of  his  time 
to  his  mercantile  interests  in  Hill  City. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Roland  is  a  stalwart  democrat  but  has  never  aspired  to  office, 
preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  individual  interests.  He  is  a  member  of  the 
Klks  lodge  at  Rapid  City  and  he  has  many  substantial  qualities  which  have  won  him  high 
regard  in  a  district  where  character  rather  than  conventionality  is  the  standard  by  which 
men  are  gauged. 


OLIVER  A.  ROBINSON. 


Oliver  A.  Robinson  is  a  well  known  and  greatly  respected  resident  of  Spink  county, 
where  he  owns  a  farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  located  on  section  31,  Harmony  town- 
ship. In  addition  to  the  cultivation  of  his  farm  lie  follows  his  trade  of  carpentering  to  some 
extent  and  is  known  as  a  capable  and  reliable  workman.  He  was  born  in  St.  George,  Quebec, 
Canada,  on  the  22d  of  February,  1867,  a  son  of  Francis  Xavier  and  Emily  (Busseau)  Robin- 
son. The  family  are  of  Scotch  descent,  but  have  been  in  the  new  world  for  many  generations. 
The  father  came  to  South  Dakota  with  his  family  from  Iowa,  where  he  had  lived  for  thir- 
teen years,  and  after  coming  here  took  up  a  homestead  in  Brown  county,  which  lie  improved 
and  where  he  lived  for  ten  years,  after  which  he  removed  to  Spink  county,  but  subsequently 
went  to  Parker  and  resided  there  for  a  time.  Still  later  he  took  up  his  residence  in  Jefferson 
and  is  now  a  resident  of  that  place.  He  is  eighty-six  years  of  age,  but  is  in  better  health 
than  many  a  man  ten  years  his  junior.  His  wife  passed  away  in  1892  and  is  buried  in  Aber- 
deen, this   state. 

I  diver  A.  Bobinson  received  his  education  in  Iowa,  but  left  school  when  a  youth  of  seven- 
teen. He  then  assisted  his  father  upon  the  farm  until  he  had  reached  the  age  of  twenty-four 
years,  when  for  two  years  he  rented  a  farm,  after  which  he  purchased  a  relinquishment.  He 
still  owns  that  farm  and  raises  both  grain  and  stock,  keeping  eleven  head  of  cattle,  nineteen 
horses  and  a  number  of  hogs.  In  connection  with  farming  he  works  at  the  carpenter's  trade 
and  has  built  a  number  of  residences,  barns,  etc.,  in  his  locality.  Whatever  he  does  is  done 
well  and  his  labors  return  him  a  good  annual  income. 

Mr.  Robinson  was  united  in  marriage,  on  the  6th  of  June.  1,893,  at  Frankfort,  South 
Dakota,  to  Miss  Barbara  Valder,  a  daughter  of  Peter  and  Matilda  (Duren)  Valder,  the  former 
a  hotel  proprietor  at  Frankfort.  Her  father  passed  away  in  1901  and  was  buried  in  Frank- 
fort, but  her  mother  still  resides  in  that  city.  Mr.  and  Mis.  Robinson  have  ten  children, 
namely:  Loretta,  the  wife  of  Merritt  Sheldon,  a  farmer  of  Spink  county;  Ermena,  at  home; 
Loraine  and  Louis  helping  their  father;  Stephen,  who  passed  away  in  1914,  at  the  age  of 
thirteen  years  and  is  buried  at  Frankfort;  Callist  and  Alma,  who  are  attending  school;  and 
Audrey.  Eulalia  and  Maurice.  The  father  is  independent  in  the  exercise  oi  his  right  of  fran- 
chise, voting  for  the  man  rather  than  the1  party.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Catholic  church 
and  is  ever  ready  to  aid  in  the  furtherance  of  its  work.     For  three  decades  Mr.   Robinson  has 


1038  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

:   in   South   Dakota  and   has  always  been  among  the  first  to  adopt  new    machinery    or 

11. -u  methods  that  promise  t.>  be  of  value.     Hi-  progressive  spirit  and  his  industry  have  brought 

him  prosperity   and  he  is  one  of  the  substantial  farmers  of  Spink  county.    Those  who  know 

him  best   esteem  him  most,  as  his  character  is  based  upon  those  admirable  qualities  which 

tand  i  he  -e\  erest  test  -  of  life. 


LARS  SKALAND. 


Lars  Skaland  was  "in-  of  the  earliest  settlers  in  Minnehaha  county,  arriving  there  while 
the  Indians  were  -till  plentiful  ami  enduring  all  of  the  hardships  incident  to  life  in  a  uew 
country.  He  did  his  full  share  in  reclaiming  the  region  from  the  wilderness  ami  in  mak- 
ing it  a  settled  and  prosperous  agricultural  country.  He  realized  the  value  of  South  Dakota 
laml  and  became  one  oi  the  well-to-do  citizens  of  the  county,  as  he  owned  four  hundred  and 

i  \  acres,  now  operated  by  his  sons.  He,  however,  resided  upon  his  farm  on  section  12, 
Brandon  township,  until  his  death,  lie  was  born  in  Norway  on  the  28th  of  March,  1843,  a 
son  oi  Enbreg  Larson,  who  passed  awaj  in  Norway.  The  subject  of  this  review  attended  the 
public  schools  of  liis  native  country  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and  in  1864,  upon 
reaching  his  majority,  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  United  States.  He  made  his  way  to  Iowa 
and  spent   one  year  in  that  state,  coming  to  Smith  Dakota  in  1S65.     He  located  in  Lincoln 

ity  and   soon  preempted  a  quarter  section   of  land  near  Canton.     He  made  his  home  upon 

his   farm   for  al t   a  year  and  then  sold  it   for  three  hundred  dollars.     He   later   removed  to 

Minnehaha  county  ami   I lesteaded   the   farm   whereon  he  spent  the  remainder  of  his  life. 

He  also  purchased  a  quarter  section  of  land  in  lied  Rock  township  and  another  quarter  sec- 
tion in  Brandon  township,  making  his  landed  possessions  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres.  For 
many  years  he  was  actively  engaged  in  the  cultivation  of  his  land  but  he  felt  in  his  last 
year  that  he  was  entitled  to  a  rest  ami  left  the  actual  work  of  the  farm  to  his  sons,  Mr. 
Skaland  was  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company  of  Carson  and  was  a  great 
believer  in  the  value  of  such  local  business  enterprises, 

Mr.   Skaland   was  married   in    Norway   while  on   a   trip  hack   to  his  old  h in    1881,  his 

bride  being  .Mis-  Elizabeth  Anderson.  Seven  children  were  horn  of  this  marriage,  as  follows: 
Edwin,  a  farmer  of  Brandon  township;  Ludwig,  at  home-.  Oscar,  a  farmei  of  North  Dakota: 
ami  Conrad,  Isaac,  Harry  and  Ruth,  all  at  home.  The  family  are  members  of  the  Norwegian 
Lutheran  church  ami  are  active  in  promoting  ils  work.  Mr.  Skaland  was  a  republican  iii  his 
political  allegiance  and  was  interested  in  all  matters  of  public  concern.  The  younger  genera- 
tion can  scarcely  realize  the  difficulties  ami  privations  which  were  the  lot  of  the  first  settlers, 
but  the  presence  of  such  men  as  Mr.  Skaland  in  the  community  helps  to  keep  alive  the 
memories  of  those  early  days  and  of  the  heroic  labors  which  have  made  possible  tin'  present 
liable  conditions  of  life.  The  death  of  Mr.  Skaland  occurred  September  l">.  1914,  when  he 
was  almost  seventy  two  years  of  age.  Mis  life  record  covered  years  of  toil,  attended  at 
length  with  a  substantial  measure  oi  success  that  enabled  him  to  live  practically  retired, 
and  his  friends  rejoiced  in  this  condition,  knowing  that  his  prosperity  was  well  earned. 


s  wii  i:i.  s.  i;i  Bid  . 


Samuel  S.   Ruble  is  successfully  engaged   in  (he  undertaking  business  in   Pierre  ami   for 

ten  yi  i  enl  ol  the  ,-t board  of  embalmers.     lie  is  a  native  of  Pennsylvania, 

born  on  the  nth  .,f  November,   1863,  a  son  of  Michael  ami   Mary   (Longacre)    Ruble,  both  of 
whom                   i  ed.     In   the   acquirement    of   his   education   he  attended   the   Indiana   State 
ol    ii    Indiana,   Pennsylvania,  ami  the   Huntington    (Pa.)    Normal   School,  thus 
ing    liberal    training    that    qualified    him    for    the    practical    and    responsible    duties    of 
lal       life.     He  started   in   (he  undertaking  business  in    ism;  ami  has  since  devoted   his   life 
1,1    that     pursuit,      lie    began    business    at    l.cwist  own,    Pennsylvania,   ami    in    1900    removed   to 
Pierre,      I               has  since  remained,     lie  now  has  well  appointed  undertaking  parlors,  car- 
full  ami  select   line  of  undertaking  supplies  ami  r ives  a  liberal  patronage,  to  which 


SAMl'Ki.  S.  Rl   RLE 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1041 

his  straightforward  business  methods  well  entitle  him.  That  he  stands  high  in  the  profes- 
sion is  indicated  by  the  fact  that  he  held  the  office  of  president  of  the  South  Dakota  state 
board  of  embalmers  for  ten  years,  beginning  April  6,  1903.  The  term  covers  five  years  and 
having  been  reappointed,  he  continued  in  the  position  until  April  6,  1913,  when  he  retired.  He 
is  a  graduate  of  three  colleges  of  embalming  and  is  therefore  thoroughly  familiar  with  the 
best  and  most  progressive  "methods  of  caring  for  the  dead. 

Mr.  Ruble  was  married  at  Milllintown,  Pennsylvania,  June  28,  1892,  to  Miss  Laura  A. 
Reynolds,  a  daughter  of  Ruben  Reynolds  of  Milllintown  and  a  niece  of  General  Reynolds  who 
was  killed  in  the  memorable  battle  at  Gettysburg,  Pennsylvania.  Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ruble 
are  well  known  in  Pierre,  for  their  many  good  qualities  have  gained  for  them  warm  regard. 
In  1891  Mr.  Ruble  joined  the  Westminster  Presbyterian  church  at  Miillintowii,  but  on  their 
removal  to  the  west  he  and  his  wife  transferred  their  membership  to  the  Congregational 
church  of  Pierre  in  1900.  In  politics  he  has  always  been  a  republican  and  has  never  known 
a  member  of  the  family  that  did  not  support  the  same  party.  For  two  years  he  was  a  mem- 
ber of  the  board  of  education  of  Pierre,  but  he  has  never  sought  nor  desired  political  office, 
preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  business  affairs  which  have  been  of  growing 
importance.  Fraternally  he  is  well  known,  holding  membership  with  the  Masons,  Odd  Pel- 
lows,  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Knights  of  Malta,  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen, 
the  Red  Men,  the  Junior  Order  United  American  Mechanics,  the  Degree  of  Honor  Fraternity 
and  with  the  Eastern  Star  and  the  Rebekah  Lodge,  the  ladies'  auxiliary  organizations  of  the 
Masons  and  Odd  Fellows  orders  respectively.  He  is  likewise  a  member  of  the  Pierre  G'orn- 
mercial  Club  in  which  connection  he  does  everything  to  further  the  interests  of  the  city  along 
material  lines.  He  ever  stands  for  progress  and  improvement  and  his  influence  and  efforts 
count  for  good  in  those  directions. 


ALBERT  X.  CARLISLE. 


Albert  X.  Carlisle  is  now  living  retired  at  Woonsocket,  enjoying  a  rest  which  he  has 
truly  earned  and  richly  deserves.  For  many  years  he  was  extensively  engaged  in  the  grain 
trade  in  that  part  of  the  state  and  his  capably  conducted  business  affairs  brought  to  him  the 
substantial  competence  that  now  enables  him  to  rest  from  further  labors.  He  was  born  in 
Chautauqua  county.  Xew  York,  on  the  11th  of  May.  1S55.  His  father,  John  Carlisle,  was  a 
farmer  by  occupation  and  in  1SS0  removed  to  Miner  county,  Dakota  territory,  where  he 
remained  for  a  short  time.  He  then  returned  to  Minnesota,  where  he  had  settled  in  1867, 
making  his  home  in  Fillmore  county  for  about  thirty-seven  years,  his  death  there  occurring 
on  the  11th  of  May,  1903*  when  he  had  reached  the  age  of  seventy-six.  He  married  Ann 
Spratt  and  they  became  the  parents  of  eight  children,  of  whom  Albert  X.  was  the  third  in 
order  of  birth.  Both  parents  were  natives  of  the  north  of  Ireland  and  it  was  in  the  year 
l^."il  that  tiny  came  t"  tin  new  world.  Both  passed  away  in  1903.  the  mother's  death  occur- 
ring  in  the  month  of  January,  when  she  was  seventy-three  years  of  age. 

Ubert  X.  Carlisle  attended  the  district  schools  in  Xew  York.  Wisconsin  and  Minnesota 
and  was  also  a  high-school  pupil  at  Spring  Valley,  Minnesota.  He  started  in  the  business 
world  as  an  apprentice  t<>  the  harness  maker's  trade,  which  lie  followed  for  nine  years. 
In  1880  he  removed  to  Lake  Herman,  Dakota  territory,  where  lie  established  a  harness  shop 
which  lie  conducted  for  a  short  tine-.  He  then  turned  his  attention  to  the  grain  business  in 
connection  with  an  elevator  company  and  in  1884  he  came  to  Woonsocket,  representing  the 
grain  company  until  1900.     He  then  purchased  a  line  of  elevators  of  his  own  at  Woonsocket 

hi. I  ;it    I. and  remained  as  one  of  the  foremost  grain  merchants  of  his  part  of  the  state 

until  1912,  when  he  retired  from  active  business.  Pie  had  handled  a  large  amount  of  grain 
annually,  his  business  reaching  extensive  proportions.  He  also  owns  a  farm  of  six  hundred 
and  forty  acre?-  north  of  Woonsocket  devoted  to  the  raising  of  grain,  and  the  jdace  is  splen- 
didly improved  and  presents  a  most  attractive  appearance. 

On  the  14th  of  December,  1887,  Mr.  Carlisle  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Louisa 
Seekatz,  of  Waverly,  Iowa,  her  parents  being  August  and  Mary  (Kclihmd)  Seekatz,  the  for- 
mer a  native  of  Germany  and  the   latter  of  Wisconsin.     Our   -object    and   his   wife  have  one 


L042  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

child,  Racbael,  who  is  a  graduate  oi  the  Woonsocket  liigli  school  and  the  Dakota  Wesleyan 
I  Diversity. 

Mr.  i  arlisle  is  the  owner  of  an  automobile  and  makes  motoring  his  chief  source  of  recrea- 
tion, i  lie  is  a  republican  with  independent  tendencies,  and  when  his  judgment 
dictates  an  independent  course  in  the  exercise  "i  his  mliIii  of  franchise,  he  does  not  hesitate 
to  follow  it.     lie  was  a  member  oi  the  Woonsocket   school  board  for  six  years  and  has  also 

on  the  city  council  and  at  all  times   labors  for  the  welfare  of  the  community.     Fra- 
ternally he  ted   with  the   Masons  and   the  Odd  Fellows.     He  is  a  champion  of  the 

•  >i   temperance,  is  an  advocate  oi   g I  i I-  and  a  stalwart  supporter  of  many  piano 

and  measures  foi  civic  progn  -  and  improvement,  lie  now  has  leisure  to  more  thoroughly 
investigate  those  subjects  which  are  of  significant  interest  to  his  community  and  the  people 
at  large  and  his  influence  is  always  on  the  side  of  right  and  progress.  In  his  business  career 
the  capable  direction  oi   liis  affairs  has  led  to  prosperity.     He  has  ever  followed  constructive 

3   in   his   business  and   his   path   has  never   been   Btrewn   with  the  wreck  of  other  men's 
fortum  noted   for  his  integrity  as  well  as  for  his  industry,  for  his  justice  as  well 

as  for  hifi  enterprise,  and  thus  it  is  that  he  is  numbered  among  the  honored  and  representa- 
tive n  ii    bis  city. 


CHARLES  A.  ALSETH. 


<  h.ul.  -  A,  Alseth  has  since  1911  been  a  factor  in  financial  circles  of  Lake  Preston.  His 
birth  occurred  near  Whitewood,  South  Dakota,  on  the  36th  of  November,  1S83,  his  parents 
being  John  0.  and  Martha  Alseth,  pioneers  who  settled  in  Yankton  county,  South  Dakota,  in 
1869  and  removed  to  Kingsbury  county  in  1878.  He  homesteaded  on  section  21,  town-hip  110, 
range  54,  and  also  took  up  a  tree  claim,  devoting  his  attention  to  general  agricultural  pur- 
suits with  excellent  results  for  a  number  of  year-.  At  the  present  time  he  is  living  retired 
in   Lake   Preston,  enjoying  a  rest   which  he  has  truly  earned  and  richly  deserves. 

i  harles  A  Alseth  pursued  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  and  subsequently 
i  Vankton  College,  which  institution  conferred  upon  him  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of 
Arts  in  1910.  The  following  year  he  entered  the  Merchants  Exchange  Hank  of  Lake  Preston 
as  cashier,  having  purchased  an  interest  in  the  institution,  of  which  he  remained  a  director 
and  stockholder  until  January  i.  1915.  Jn  1915  Mr.  Alseth  organized  and  became  one  of  the 
incorporators  oi  the  Farmers  National  Hank  of  Lake  Preston,  which  has  a  capital  of  twenty- 
five    thousand    dollars,   and    lie    is    serving    as    cashier    of    that    institution.      In    his    rapacity    of 

cashier  he  ha-  contributed  to  tin-  growth  and  success  of  the  bank  in  i ncertain  degree  and 

mi  enviable  reputation  as  a  popular,  courteous  and  aide  official.  He  was  Likewise  one 
of  the  organizers  of  tin'  Lake  Preston  Lumber  Company.  . 

In  politics  Mr.  Alseth  i-  a  stanch  republican,  while  fraternally  he  i-  identified  with  the 
and  the  Yeomen.     Ih-  religious  faith  is  that  ot  the  Congregational  church,  the  teach- 

wlnrli  he-  exemplifies  in  his  daily  hie.     II.'  ha-  gained  a  creditable  asure  of  success 

in  business  and  financial  circles  for  one  oi  hi-  year-,  ami  Smith  Dakota  i-  proud  to  number 
him  among  her  nat ive  sons. 


id  ORGE   K.   BARKLEY. 


G gc   E.   Barkley,  residing    mi    section   6,   Sioux   Falls   township,   Minnehaha   county,   is 

known  as  d   breedei  oi   registered  shorthorn  cattle  and   Duroc-Jersey  hogs  and  owns  a 

tract   o  hundred  and  twenty  acres  comprising  one  of  the   most   fertile  and  most   valu- 

in    Smith    Dakota.      His   birth   occurred    in    Boone   county.    Iowa,  on   the    1 6th  of 

February,   1879,  hi-  parents  being  M.  C.  and  Mary   E.   (Smith)    Barkley,  the  former  a  native 

of  Iowa  and  the  latter  of  Ohio,     .lam.-   Barkley,  the  paternal  grandfather  of  our  subject, 

removed   i->   fowa    from   Indiana  in   1842,  taking  up  a  In stead  in   Linn  county,  Iowa,  before 

Mount    Vernon    was   laid   out.     He   was   a   carpenter   by   trade  and   helped  to  erect   the  first 
building  of  I'm  ncll   (  ollege  at    Mount    Vernon.      In    1856   he   removed  to   Boone  county,  where 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1043 

M.  C.  Barkley  was  reared  and  married  and  whore  three  children  were  born  to  him  and  his 
wife.  In  the  spring  o'f  issr  he  took  up  his  abode  in  Sac  county,  Iowa,  purchasing  his 
present  home  farm  of  eighty  acres  for  seventeen  dollars  an  acre.  The  land  is  now  worth 
two  hundred  dollars  an  acre.  II.  C.  Barkley  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  as  one  of  the 
substantial  and  esteemed  riti/.ons  of  Sac  county  and  has  served  in  the  various  township 
offices,   being  elected   as   a   candidate   of  the   republican    party. 

George  E.  Barkley  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  in  the  acquirement  of  ai 
education  attended  the  common  schools  and  also  the  high  schools  of  Odebolt  and  Boone. 
On  his  twenty-first  birthday  lie  started  out  as  an  agriculturist  on  his  own  account,  by  renting 
land  and  for  about  ten  years  followed  fanning  in  Sac  county,  Iowa.  In  1910  he  came  to 
South  Dakota  and  took  up  his  abode  on  the  southeast  quarter  of  section  30,  Split  Rock  town- 
ship, Minnehaha  county,  having  purchased  this  farm  in  the  fall  of  190<J.  At  the  end  of  a 
year,  however,  he  disposed  of  the  property  and  purchased  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of 
land  where  he  now  resides.  Two  years  later  he  sold  forty  acres  of  this  farm,  which  at  present 
comprises  one  hundred  and  twenty  acres  and  which  is  situated  just  outside  the  city  limits  of 
Sioux  Falls,  lying  in  the  Bix  Sioux  bottoms  and  being  therefore  one  of  the  most  fertile  and 
most  valuable  tracts  in  South  Dakota.  Mr.  Barkley  is  engaged  in  the  breeding  of  registered 
shorthorn  cattle  and  Duroc-Jersey  hogs,  shipping  his  stock  as  far  west  as  the  Pacific  coast. 
He  is  becoming  widely  known  as  a  successful  breeder  and  on  the  23d  of  January,  1914,  sold 
twenty-five  head  of  hogs  and  sixteen  head  of  cattle  for  four  thousand  one  hundred  and 
fifty-two  dollars.  He  has  almost  his  entire  farm  seeded  to  grass  and  rents' outside  land  for 
farming  purposes.  His  is  one  of  the  best  improved  properties  of  Minnehaha  county  and  in 
its  a  I  ile  management  he  has  won  prosperity. 

In  September,  1904,  Mr.  Barkley  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Caroline  Hanson,  of 
Sac  county,  Iowa,  who  is  a  native  of  Long  Island,  New  York.  They  have  three  children: 
Ralph  Wallace,  Edna  May  and  Flora  Belle.  Mr.  Barkley  gives  his  political  allegiance  to 
the  republican  party  and  is  identified  fraternally  with  the  Masons,  belonging  to  Unity 
Lodge,  No.  130,  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  also  connected  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America, 
while  his  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  First  Methodist  Episcopal 
church  of  Sioux  Falls,  to  which  his  wife  likewise  belongs.  He  is  a  young  man  of  force, 
ambition  and  enterprise  and  he  stands  high  in  the  esteem  and  confidence  of  his  fellow 
citizens. 


THOMAS  N.   OILMAN. 


Thomas  N.  Oilman  resides  on  section  32,  Mellette  township,  Spink  county.  His  farm 
of  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  extends  also  over  the  dividing  line  on  section  5.  For 
three  decades  Mr.  Oilman  has  resided  in  this  state  and  throughout  the  entire  period  has 
borne  an  active  and  helpful  part  in  the  work  of  general  improvement,  his  labors  being  a 
potent  force  in  bringing  about  the  present  agricultural  advancement  of  his  county.  A  native 
of  Maine,  he  was  born  near  Farming/ton  on  the  20th  of  November,  1875.  The  Oilman  family 
is  of  English  lineage  and  has  been  represented  on  the  American  continent  since  early  colonial 
days.  Some  of  its  members  fought  for  independence  in  the  Revolutionary  war.  .lames 
Nelson  Oilman,  father  of  Thomas  N.  Oilman,  spent  his  life  in  New  England  until  1884, 
when  he  brought  his  family  to  the  northwest.  He  had  married  Susan  E.  Chase  and  their 
children  were  also  born  in  Maine.  After  reaching  South  Dakota  he  secured  a  claim  of  one 
hundred  and  sixty  acres  ami  purchased  an  adjoining  tract  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres. 
With  characteristic  energy  lie  began  the  arduous  task  of  breaking  the  sod  and  preparing 
the  land  for  cultivation,  but  in  course  of  time  good  crops  rewarded  his  efforts  and  he 
continued  the  development  and  improvement  of  his  place  until  he  passed  away  in  1889, 
at  the  age  of  fifty-two  years.  His  wife  survived  him  for  almost  a  quarter  of  a  century, 
dying  October  23.  L913,  at  the  age  of  sixty-six  years.  Their  remains  are  interred  in  the 
Mellette  cemetery.  They  were  the  parents  of  four  children  who  reached  adult  age  and 
tin  v  lost,  a  little  daughter.  May,  who  died  at  the  age  of  two  years,  while  the  family  were 
still  residents  of  Maine.  The  others  are:  Thomas  N.;  Edwin,  a  farmer  residing  a  mile 
north  of  the  old  homestead  in  Spink  county;   William,  a  farmer  who  makes  a  specialty  of 


1044  HIST<  >\<\  O]    Si  >UTH  DAKOTA 

of   fruit  and   vegetables,  his   home  being  in  Medford,  Oregon;   and  George,  also 
ling  .it  Mi  Ori  gon. 

Thomas    -V   GUman    was   a    lad    of    but    eight   years   when   the   family   came   to   South 

Hi-  education,  begun  in  the  schools  of  Maine,  was  continued  in  the  Ford  district 

county,  which   he  attended  to  the  age  of  fifteen  years.     During  that  period 

he  alsi  u. lining  in   farm   work,  assisting  in  tbe  development  of  the  fields  through 

rmmei    moi  entrated  his  energies  upon  the  further  cultivation  of 

tead.      Ultimately    he   took   over   the   management  of  the  farm  and  at   length 

purchi  i    heirs   in  the   property.     A  month  before  his  mother's 

death  I    her  share  and  is  now  sole  owner  of  a  farm  of  three  hundred  and  twenty 

tions  5  and  32,  .Mellette  township.    He  annually  harvests  good 

for  his  methods  are  practical.     He  follows  crop  rotation  and  every  feature  of  his  farm 

work   i  >       i.i   the  advanced   ideas  of  the  present  day.     He  has  upon   his 

i  number  of  bead  of  cattle,  ten  horses  and  about  forty  hogs.    His  home  is  a  large  and 

which   he  erected.     It  is  built   in  modern  style  of  architecture,  is  com- 

ily    furnished   and   is   the   abode   of    warmhearted   hospitality.     Mr.   Gilman   also   built 

the  barns  and  made  other  improvements  upon  his  place,  and  modern  machinery  is  utilized  to 

facilitate  the  work  of  the  fields. 

On  tin-  28th  of  February,  1913,  Mr.  Gilman  was  married,  in  Cherokee,  Iowa,  to  Mrs.  Xellie 

M.  Brown,  a  daughter  of  William  and  Hansi   (Butler)  Like.     Her  father  died  and  was  buried 

herokee.     Mrs.  Gilman  lias  two  children  by  her  former  marriage:     Harvey  H.,  who  is 

ii      on   the   farm;   and   Lila   May.     Mr.  Oilman   belongs  to  the   Ancient  Order  of 

en    and    politically     he    is    independent,    voting    for    men   and    measures   rather 

than  tor  party,     lb-  and  his  wife  have  become  widely  and  favorably  known  in  Spink  county 

and  havi    a    large  and   growing   circle  of   friends,  almost  coextensive  with  the  circle  of  their 

acquaint. in 


ALEXANDER  R.  GRIFFITH. 


n\   lulls  had  not  yet  emerged  from  villagehood  when  Alexander  R.  Griffith  became  a 

South    Dakota,     lie  took  up  his  abode  in   the   vicinity  of  the  city  and  his  later 

■■•■'"     !'■'    -| 'I    i"    II"'    |'I>.    "here    lie    conducted    business,      lie    was    horn    in    Ohio,    near 

rg,  about    L846.     lie  was  a   son  of   William  Griffith,  a  farmer  who  spent  his  early 

life  m  Ohio  and  afterward  removed  to  Iowa,  where  he  also  carried  on  agricultural  pursuits. 

lie  married  Sallie  Wheeler,  a  native  of  Ohio,  and  it  was  subsequent  to  this  that  they  went  to 

Iowa,  settling  there  during   the  pioneer  epoch  in  the  bistorj    ,,i   the  state.     'I  heir  remaining 

days  v, ere  i heir  passed. 

Ah    andei    i:    Griffith  was  reared   in   Iowa   ami  after  reaching  manhood  was  married  in 

Grundy   county,   tli.il    state,   in    L871,   to   Miss   Sarah   Wilson,  a    daughter   of  .lesse  and  Agues 

i  this  union  were  born  two  children:      Agnes    M.,  now    the  wife  of  W.   V.   Blood,  one 

oi    Sioux    Falls;   and  .lime   ]:.  tl„.  wife  <>i    loin   Moore,  a  druggist   oi 

3  Mr.  Griffith  made  lus  waj   northward  to  Sioux  Tails.  South  Dakota,  with  the  pur- 

iii   agricultural    pursuits   in   this  section   of  the  state.     He  preempted  a  claim 

1 ;      town   hi    Vlapleton  township,  Minnehaha  county;   made  the  nee 

in  mid  in  lime  secured  the  title  in  the  property,     lie  first  erected 

'     '"'      tories   in  height,  and  returned  to   fowa   lor  his  wife,  who  shared 

I    i    hard  hips  ami  privations  of  pioneer  btr.      \.fter  residing  here  for  three 

" ['Mel'-    .1'     troyed   by   lire  and   Mrs.  Griffith,  with   her  baby,  returned 

■  l"«''-  while  Mi.  Griffith  creeled  a  sod  bouse,  in  whirl,  the  family  lived  for 

ed    by   his    wife,  he   decided   to   stick    to   the  claim  and    begin    life  anew. 

ation  can  scarcely  realize  the  hard  work  and  discomforts  one  had  to  endure 

Mr.  Griffith   continued    the   work   of   development   ami   cultivation   and 

transformation  in  the  appearance  of  the  place,  which  he  converted  into  rich 

annually  gathering  therefrom  substantial  harvests.    His  sod  house  was 

• lence,  in  which   the  family  lived  until  1900,  when  thev  left 


ALEXANDER   R.  <  :i:  I  l-'l-'ITH 


THE  NEW  YWK  ' 

PUBLIC  LJBR 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1047 

the  farm  and  removed  to  Sioux  Falls.  Mr.  Griffith  owned  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of 
land  and  also  cultivated  additional  tracts.  Not  a  furrow  had  been  turned  nor  an  improve- 
ment made  when  the  property  came  into  his  possession  and  he  broke  the  sod,  set  out  ten 
acres  of  timber  and  erected  modern  buildings.  He  was  extensively  engaged  in  the  dairy 
business,  making  a  specialty  of  butter  making,  from  which  he  derived  a  substantial  annual 
income.  He  also  engaged  in  raising  and  selling  hogs  and  followed  general  farming,  the  vari- 
ous branches  of  his  business  bringing  him  substantial  success.  When  he  removed  to  the  city 
he  sold  his  farm  and  here  established  a  hack  and  carriage  line.  He  owned  a  number  of  teams 
and  conducted  a  good  business,  becoming  well  known  in  that  connection. 

Mr.  Griffith  held  a  number  of  school  offices  and  the  cause  of  education  found  in  him  a 
strong  supporter.  His  political  allegiance  was  given  to  the  republican  party  and  fraternally 
he  was  connected  with  the  Improved  Order  of  Red  Men.  He  attended  various  churches  but 
belonged  to  none.  There  were  in  him  many  sterling  traits  of  character  that  gained  him  high 
regard  and  genuine  friendship.  On  the  21st  of  January,  1911.  he  was  on  the  sidewalk  in 
Sioux  Falls  when  a  fractious  horse  dashed  into  him  and  knocked  him  down,  fracturing  his 
skull.  He  never  regained  consciousness  and  lived  but  a  few  hours.  He  was  a  very  popular 
man  and  his  sad  ending  was  a  great  shock  to  the  community.  Mrs.  Griffith  still  survives 
her  husband  and  resides  at  No.  617  West  Eleventh  street,  where  she  has  recently  completed 
a  tine  modern  residence. 


CHARLES  V.  TEMPLETON,  M.  D. 

Recognizing  the  heavy  responsibilities  which  devolve  upon  him  as  a  practitioner  of  medi- 
cine when  the  issues  of  life  and  death  are  in  his  hands  and  performing  all  of  his  professional 
service  with  a  high  sense  of  conscientious  obligation,  Dr.  Charles  V.  Templeton  has  become 
recognized  as  a  foremost  physician  of  Woonsocket  and  Sanborn  county.  He  was  born  upon 
a  farm  at  Winnsboro,  Texas,  November  24,  1862,  a  son  of  Thomas  W.  and  Elvira  C.  (Pick- 
son)  Templeton.  The  Doctor's  grandfather  on  the  paternal  side  was  born  in  Ireland,  and 
emigrated  to  the  new  world,  becoming  a  resident  of  Virginia,  The  father  was  a  native  of 
Virginia  but  in  his  boyhood  days  went  to  Tennessee  and  in  1849  removed  to  Texas.  He  was 
born  in  the  year  1821  and  had  passed  the  seventy-second  milestone  on  life's  journey  ere  death 
called  him.  His  wife  was  a  native  of  Tennessee,  but  the  Dickson  family  is  of  Scotch-Irish 
descent. 

Dr.  Templeton  was  reared  in  a  household  numbering  twelve  children,  of  whom  he  was  the 
tenth.  His  education  was  largely  acquired  at  Sulphur  Springs.  Texas,  where  he  cmnplcted  the 
high-school  course.  He  afterward  attended  the  State  University  of  Texas  at  Austin,  from 
which  he  was  graduated  with  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Letters  in  the  class  of  1887.  The 
following  year  he  entered  the  University  of  Louisville  at  Louisville,  Kentucky,  and  there  pur- 
sued a  medical  course  until  he  won  his  professional  degree  in  1892.  The  same  year  he  came 
to  Woonsocket.  He  had  previously  practiced  as  an  undergraduate  in  Texas  before  finishing 
his  college  course,  so  that  he  was  not  without  practical  experience  when  he  arrived  in  South 
Dakota.  He  has  since  resided  continuously  in  Woonsocket  and  his  attention  has  been  always 
given  to  general  practice,  in  which  he  is  very  proficient.  His  knowledge  of  the  principles  of 
medicine  is  comprehensive.  For  many  years  he  has  been  United  States  pension  examiner. 
He  belongs  to  the  State  and  American  Medical  Associations  and  has  recently  been  honored 
with  election  to  the  presidency  of  the  Mitchell  District  Medical  Society.  He  reads  broadly, 
thinks  deeply  and  neglects  no  professional  duty  in  the  slightest  detail. 

Dr.  Templeton  has  been  married  twice.  On  the  26th  of  June,  1893,  he  wedded  Miss 
Annie  Murphy,  daughter  of  Mrs.  Jane  Murphy.  She  passed  away  in  November,  1898,  leaving 
two  children,  John  D.  and  Charles  V.  On  the  11th  of  March,  1902.  the  Doctor  was  again 
married,  his  second  union  being  with  Miss  Mary  Minty,  of  Elk  Point.  South  Dakota,  her 
parents  being  the  Rev.  Walter  F.  and  Marie  S.  (Remington)  Minty,  the  former  a  Methodist 
clergyman.  By  this  marriage  there  are  five  children,  namely:  Walter  M.,  David  D.,  Lois, 
Edward  E.  and  Alice  L. 

Dr.  Templeton  was  reared  in  the  faith  of  the  democratic  party  but  since  1900  has  been 
a  stanch  prohibitionist,  voting  the  ticket,  taking  active  part  in  promulgating  its  principles 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

rving  for  many  years  a>  chairman  of  the  state  centra]  committee.     The  temperance 
baa  indeed  in  him  ai  italwarl  champion  whose  labors  are  effective  and  whose 

influence  in  thi>  direct  on  i  Earrcaching.  He  lias  for  many  years  been  a  member  of  the 
school  board  and  bas  always  been  interested  in  educational  matters.  Jli>  religious  faith  is 
the  Presbyterian  church,  in  which  be  is  serving  a^  an  elder,  and  in  the  church  work 
he  takes  a  most  active  and  helpful  part.  When  ii  is  possible  to  enjoy  a  period  of  leisure  he 
and  in  more  limited  hours  oi  recreation  he  takes  to  motoring.  He  owns 
farm  lands  in  Hand  count}  devoted  c>  stockraising,  and  he  is  also  the  owner  of  irrigated  land 
in  .Montana,  lie  i^  interested  in  good  roads  and  in  fact  is  the  champion  of  all  plans  and 
projects  foi  the  public  good.  lli>  course  lias  at  all  times  been  so  thoroughly  actuated  by  a 
spirit  oi  devotion  to  the  general  good  and  he  i^  >u  fearless  in  conduct  and  stainless  in  reputa- 
tion thai  he  is  most  bighly  bonored  as  a  physician  and  as  a  citizen. 


EDWARD  If.  COUSE. 


Edward  II.  Couse,  of  the  venerable  and  highly  esteemed  residents  of  De  Smet,  was  a 

pioi r  merchant  of  the  town  but  has  lived  retired  Bince  1902.     He  lias  made  his  home  in  this 

i  ite  for  more  than  a  third  of  a  century  and  is  moreover  entitled  to  distinction  as  one  of  the 
honored  veterans  of  the  Civil  war.  His  birth  occurred  in  New  York  on  the  1st  of  April, 
10  his  parents  being  Henry  II.  and  Caroline  (Smith)  Couse,  both  of  whom  are  deceased. 
Il<  attended  the  public  schools  in  Ids  youth  but  his  knowledge  was  largely  acquired  in  the 
difficult  school  of  experience.  When  the  Civil  war  broke  out  lie  was  engaged  in  opening  up  a 
farm  which  he  had  purchased  from  the  government  at  a  dollar  and  a  quarter  per  acre,  but 
i  ■  Ml  of  his  country  was  paramount  and  in  1862,  before  lie  had  finished  breaking  his 
land,  he  enlisted  for  service  in  the  Ninth  Minnesota  Volunteer  Infantry  as  an  adjutant,  hav- 
ing been  appointed  to  this  rank  by  Governor  Ramsey.  During  his  three  years'  service  lie 
l  trticipated  in  some  of  the  principal  engagements  oi  the  conflict,  though  the  lirst  year  fol- 
his  enlistment  was  spent  in  Minnesota  on  account  of  the  Indian  outbreak.  He  was 
wounded  at  the  battle  of  Nashville  and  honorably  discharged  on  the  l>-t  of  September,  1865, 
having  made  a  in. .-t  creditable  record  a^  a  brave  and  loyal  defender  of  the  Union  cause. 

following  the  cessation  of  hostilities  Mr.  (ohm.  was  engaged  in  milling  for  a  period  of 
four  years  and  subsequently  followed  farming  until  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  at 
De  Sunt  in  1880,  The  previous  year  he  had  filed  on  a  homestead  and  tree  claim.  Eventually 
>.ii  l.'d  in  the  hardware  business  and  conducted  an  enterprise  of  that  character  continu- 
ously and  successfully  until  L902,  when  he  disposed  of  his  interests  and  retired  to  private  life. 
He  Mill  owns  considerable  real  estate,  however,  and  is  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  wealthy, 
respected  and  representative  citizens  of  his  community. 

In    1855    Mr.  Couse  was  united   in   marriage   to   Miss   Lydia    Eaton.     The   latter  adheres 
faith  of  the  Episcopal  church.     Mr.  Couse  has  never  indulged  in  intoxicants  nor  tobacco 

and  his   ti  til]        lt<  i  in  all   things   has  brought  him  to  a    hale  and    ripe  old  age.      His  political 

rice  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  he  is  a  valued  member  of  the  local  post  of  the 
\rniy  of  the   Republic.     He   is  well  known  throughout   the  community  and  lias  hosts 
of  friends,  win.  i rd  hiih  the  esteem  which  he  well  deserves. 


CHARLES  ROSCOE  CLARK. 


R       oc  Clark,   who   passed    away    in   Claj    county,   was    for   many   years  connected 

irl     bui    ;it    the  time  of  his  death   was  operating  his   father-in-law's  farm   in 

thai   count]       He  was  born  in  Cleveland,  Ohio,  in   1861,  a  son  of  George  and  Mary   (Brown) 

''lark,  both  i         ...    i"il.   state.     The  father  died  in  (  heyenne,  Wyoming.    To  him  and 

hie  wife  were  born  the  following  children:     Albeit,  a  resideni  of  Seattle,  Washington;  Charles 

■  sed;    Hush,  a   resident  of  Colorado;   Clarence,  a  conductor  on  the  Union 

Pacific  Railroad  residing  at    Rawlins,   Wyoming;    Sidney,   whose   home   is   in   Cheyenne,  Wyom- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1049 

ing;  Daisy,  the  wife  of  Anthony  Christensen,  of  Cheyenne;  and  Fulford,  a  resident  of  Doug- 
las, Wyoming. 

Charles  R.  Clark  was  reared  in  Michigan,  to  which  state  his  parents  had  removed  when 
he  was  a  child.  At  the  age  of  seventeen  he  left  home  and  worked  on  farms  in  Nebraska  and 
Wyoming  for  some  time.  Later  he  was  in  the  employ  of  the  government,  driving  a  stage 
coach  from  Cheyenne  to  Yellowstone  Park.  Subsequently  he  engaged  in  railroad  work  and 
in  time  became  a  passenger  conductor.  Later  he  was  for  three  years  yardmaster  in  Cheyenne, 
Wyoming.  In  11)00  he  removed  to  Clay  county,  this  state,  and  assumed  charge  of  his  father- 
in-law's  homestead,  which  he  operated  successfully  until  his  death  in  1908.  His  widow  owns 
the  farm,  which  comprises  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  good  land,  and  his  sons  are 
operating  the  plaee. 

ilr.  Clark  was  married  May  20,  1890,  to  .Miss  Christina  Olson,  a  native  of  Sweden,  who 
acompanied  her  parents  to  this  state  when  but  five  years  of  age.  Her  father  took  up  a 
homestead  in  Clay  county  in  1870,  the  place  now  owned  bj  Mrs.  Clark.  He  passed  away  in 
1905.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Clark  were  born  three  children:  George  Andrew,  whose  birth 
occurred  in  1891;  Clarence  Oscar,  who  is  twenty  3'ears  of  age;  and  Charles  Roosevelt,  a 
boy  of  thirteen   who   is  in   school. 

Mr.  Clark  was  a  stanch  republican  in  his  political  belief  and  fraternally  was  connected 
with  the  Red  Men,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Ancient  Order  of  United 
Workmen.  He  also  held  membership  in  the  Brotherhood  of  Railroad  Trainmen.  He  had 
many  friends  in  Clay  county  and  there  was  much  sincere  regret  at  his  demise,  for  he  was 
a  man   of   sterling  character  and   agreeable   personality. 


NORMAN  O.  HAMLIN. 


Norman  O.  Hamlin,  one  of  the  foremost  citizens  and  enterprising  agriculturists  of  Sioux 
Falls  township,  Minnehaha  county,  residing  on  section  34,  is  busily  engaged  in  the  cultiva- 
tion of  about  four  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land  and  also  conducts  a  dairy  business.  His 
birth  occurred  in  Toledo,  Ohio,  on  the  22d  of  October,  1871,  his  parents  being  William  B.  and 
Eva  A.  (Barney)  Hamlin,  who  were  born,  reared  and  married  in  the  state  of  New  York. 
About  1870  they  removed  to  Toledo,  Ohio,  where  the  father  was  employed  as  foreman  in  a 
planing  mill  for  about  five  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  removed  to  Chicago, 
where  for  about  eight  years  he  was  identified  witli  the  retail  grocery  business.  In  iss:;  he 
located  in  Hyde  county,  South  Dakota,  and  there  entered  a  homestead,  took  up  a  tree  claim 
and  also  preempted  a  quarter  section  of  land.  In  1S95  or  1896,  however,  he  sold  his  hold- 
ings and  took  up  his  abode  in  Highmore,  where  he  has  since  made  his  home  William  B. 
Hamlin  is  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war.  serving  for  two  years  in  the  Twenty-fourth  New  Y7ork 
Infantry  and  subsequently  reenlisting  with  the  First  New  York  Veteran  Cavalry.  He 
remained  with  the  army  during  the  entire  period  of  hostilities  between  the  north  and  tin- 
south  and  held  the  rank  of  first  sergeant  of  his  troop  at  the  time  of  his  discharge.  For  a 
number  of  years  he  served  as  police  justice  and  chief  of  police  at  Highmore,  Hyde  county, 
where  he  is  most  widely  and  favorably  known,  having  now  lived  in  the  county  for  more  than 
three  decades. 

Norman  O.  Hamlin  was  reared  at  home  and  acquired  a  common-school  education  in  his 
youth,  also  pursuing  a  commercial  course  in  the  Sioux  Falls  Business  College.  Following  the 
completion  of  his  studies  lie  secured  a  position  with  the  Dempster  Mill  Manufacturing  Com- 
pany as  cashier  and  bookkeeper,  remaining  with  that  concern  for  two  years  and  being 
appointed  assistant  manager  of  the  Sioux  Falls  branch  shortly  prior  to  his  resignation  in 
1903.  In  that  year  he  rented  a  tract  of  land  near  Column,  in  Moody  county,  and  turned  his 
attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits,  farming  there  for  four  years.  In  1908  he  located 
in  Minnehaha  county  ami  has  since  resided  in  Sioux  Falls  township,  where  he  is  engaged  in 
tanning  on  an  extensive  scale,  cultivating  a  tract  of  rented  land  comprising  about  four  hun- 
dred and  sixty  acres.  He  also  conducts  a  dairy  business,  milking  about  twenty-live  cows, 
and  in  both  branches  of  his  business  has  met  with  a  gratifying  measure  of  success.  He  has 
recently  purchased  a  farm  of  forty  acres  one  mile  south  of  the  city  limits  of  Sioux  Falls. 

On  the  17th  of  August,  1901,  Mr.  Hamlin  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Nellie  A.  Dun- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

South  Dakota,  and  a  daughter  of  R.  J.  Dunlap,  .Jr.  The  latter  is  a 
prominent  Btock  buyer  and  farmer  oi  I  olman  who  came  to  this  statu  in  1877.  Our  subject 
and  his  wife  have  two  children,  Gladys  E.  and  Norman  William.  Mr.  Hamlin  gives  his  polit- 
ical ii.  to  the  republican  party  and  is  identified  fraternally  with  the  Brotherhood  of 
:,,,  Yeomen.  He  bas  manj  attractive  social  qualities  which  have  gained  him  warm 
friends,  and  he  deserves  to  be  ranked  among  the  representative  citizens  of  the  state. 


HANS  MATHIESEN. 


Hans  M  ithiesen  is  the  senior  partner  in  the  firm  of  II.  Mathiesen  &  Sons,  proprietors  of 
the  Hillside  Stock  Farm,  which  is  pleasantly  and  conveniently  located  two  miles  east  of 
town.  There  thej  are  engaged  in  the  breeding  of  Percheron  horses,  shorthorn  cattle 
and  they  rank  with  the  leading  stockmen  of  northeastern  South 
Dakota.  Hans  Mathiesen  makes  his  home  in  the  city  of  Watertown  but  is  widely  known 
throughout  the  county.  He  was  bom  in  Norway  on  the  20th  of  August,  1851,  a  son  of  Ole 
.Mathiesen,  who  was  a  native  oi  thai  part  oi  Norway  which  is  known  as  the  land  of  the  mid- 
night sun.  Further  mention  of  him  i-  made  in  connection  with  the  sketch  of  Magnus 
Mathii  sen  on  another  page  of  this  volume. 

Hans    Mathiesen    was   reared   under   the   parental   roof   and    in   the   public  schools   of   his 
native  country   pursued  his  education.     His  opportunities,  however,  were  somewhat   limited, 
for  when  but  thirteen  years  of  age  he  started  out  as  a  wage  earner  and  has  since  been  depend- 
ent   upon  his  own  labors.     His  father  had  the  contract  to  furnish  wood  for  the  copper  mines 
mployed    in   chopping    wood  and  hauling   it  to   the  mines..  In  1868,  however, 
le    adieu    to    friends    and    native    country    and    sailed    for    the    United    States    with    his 
I.,  ing   then  seventeen  years  of  age.     They  journeyed  westward  into  the  interior  of  the 
ountry  and   Hans  Mathiesen  began  working  in  the  mines,  being  employed  in  the  first  level 
of  the  Heel. i  inn      after  they  were  opened.     Eight  or  nine  years  were  devoted  to  that  occupa- 
tion but   in  June,  1883,  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  in  Watertown,  where  he  embarked 

in  merchandising,  being  thus  pr inently  identified  with  the  commercial  interests  of  the  city 

foi   t t.en  years,     tn  fact   throughout  all  the  intervening  period  to  the  present  he  has  been 

a  leading  fig hen.,  activelj   com ted  with  business  and  public  interests.     In   L887  he  was 

elected   ti    thi    offici    oi  county  treasurer  oi   Codington  county  and  then  disposed  of  his  store. 

i   two  terms  he  continued  in  that  position,  giving  his  undivided  attention 

to  the  duties  of  the  office,  from  which  he  retired  with  the  confidence  and  high  regard  of  all 
by   reo  oi  the   capability   and    fidelity   which   he   had   displayed   in   the   discharge  of  his 

official  dm  ii 

In    |s;i|     \li      Mathie  en    purchased    three   hundred    and   twenty   acres   of   his    present    farm 

and   has   added   thereto  until  he  is  now   the  owner  of  an   entire  section,  and   in  connection 

ions    he   rents   other   land,  so   that    1 1 1 ■  ■  \    are   now    operating  ten   hundred    and 

Hie)    an    anion;     the   most    extensive    Farmers   ol    Cod ton   county   and   the 

Hillside  stock  Farm  is  known  far  and  wide  because  of  the  progressive  and  scientific  manner 

1         lucted.     Splendid    crop     o)    com.   wheat    and   othei    cereals   are   annually 

oreovei    the;    conduct  an  extensive  business  as  breeders  of  Percheron  horses, 

cattle,  Duroc  Ji  i         I -.  M.  1!.  turkeys  and  Scotch  Collie  dogs. 

In    I    .'     Mr.  i     united    in    marriage  to   Miss  Johanna    lleque.  a   daughter  of 

!'     I-.'  ni   Deerfield,  Wisconsin,  who  was  one  of  the  oldest  Norwegian 

\  n   :     a.     Hi    emigrated   to  the   United  states  in    L837   and  died   in   Deerfield,   in 

in  the  ninety-fourth  yeai   oi   his  age.     He  was  known   far  and  wide  as  if  the' 

in.     To    Mi.  and    Mrs.   Mathiesen   have   been  born  ten  children,  eight  of 
i     follows:     Otto  Ferdinand,  who  serves  as  assistant  cashier  of  the  State 
Ferry,  Idaho;    Edwin  Lewis;  Luella    Emelia;  John  Walter;   Frank  Robert; 
\inold;    and   Agnes    [ngeborg   Frederika.     All   the  children   are   at 
The  parents  have  given  their  children  excellent  educational  oppor- 
ially  qualifying  them  for  life's  practical  and  responsible  duties. 
Mr.  Mathiesen  and  his  family  are  members  of  the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church  of  Water- 
town,  of  which  he  was  one  oi  the  organizers  and  charter  members.     He  has  been  a  generous 


II  \\-    MATHIESEN 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1053 

contributor  to  its  support  and  an  earnest  worker  for  its  upbuilding  and  the  extension  of  its 
influence.  In  his  political  views  Mr.  Mathiesen  is  an  earnest  republican  and  has  served  as 
a  member  of  the  school  board  and  of  the  city  council  of  Watertown,  ever  exercising  his  offi- 
cial prerogatives  in  support  of  those  measures  and  movements  which  are  factors  in  uphold- 
ing the  highest  civic  standards.  He  lias  also  been  township  assessor  for  the  past  four  years 
and  in  November,  1914,  he  was  elected  to  represent  the  thirty-first  district  in  the  state  legis- 
lature. By  reason  of  the  extent  and  importance  of  his  business  interests,  his  public-spirited 
citizenship,  his  loyalty  to  all  those  interests  which  work  for  honorable  manhood,  he  has 
become  recognized  as  one  of  the  foremost  citizens  of  Codington  county,  belonging  to  that 
class  of  men  who  uphold  the  political  and  legal  status  and  advance  the  material  and  moral 
progress  of  the  community. 


JAMES  O.  BERDAHL. 


.lames  (I.  Berdahl  is  a  successful  and  well  known  young  legal  practitioner  of  Lake  Pres- 
ton, where  be  has  followed  his  profession  since  190'J  and  is  also  recognized  as  a  leading 
worker  in  the  interests  of  moral  and  educational  uplift.  His  birth  occurred  in  Minnehaha 
county,  South  Dakota,  on  the  2'id  of  April,  1881,  his  parents  being  Andrew  J.  and  Karen 
(Otterness)  Berdahl,  who  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1S72,  locating  in  Minnehaha  county. 
The  mother  died  May  12,  1915.  The  father  was  a  member  of  the  constitutional  convention 
from  1885  until  1SS9  and  is  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  influential  and  respected  citizens 
of  the  community  which  has  now  been  his  home  lor  more  than  four  decades. 

James  0.  Berdahl  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  district  schools  and  later  attended 
the  schools  at  Baltic  and  Garretson,  while  subsequently  he  pursued  a  course  of  study  in 
Augustana  College  of  Canton.  He  then  followed  the  profession  of  teaching  for  three  years, 
and  on  the  expiration  of  that  period,  in  1900,  entered  the  School  of  .Law  of  the  I  niyersity  of 
South  Dakota  at  Vermillion,  being  graduated  therefrom  in  1909.  The  s;ime ..year. he  opened 
an  office  at  Lake  Preston,  where  he  lias  since  remained  and  has  built  up  an  extensive  and 
lucrative  clientage  and  won  an  enviable  reputation.  He  is  felicitous  and  clear  in  argument, 
but  is  never  abusive  ol  his  aihei>aiies  and  in  a  foe  worthy  ni  t  lie  steel  -of .  the  most  able 
opponent. 

In  polities  Mr.  Berdahl  is  a  democrat,  and  in  1914  was  honored  by  his  party  with  the 
nomination  lor  state's  attorney.  He  is  a  Lutheran  in  religious  faith,  is  now  serving  as  a 
member  of  the  board  of  trustees  of  the  local  church  and  is  also  a  member  of  the  board  of 
Augustana  College.  His  influence  is  ever  given  on  the  side  of  right,  progress,  reform  and 
improvement,  as  is  further  indicated  in  the  fad  thai  lie  is  a  member  of  the  South  Dakota 
Anti-Saloon  League  ami  is  now  serving  lor  the  liiili  year  as  president  of  the  South  Dakota 
Luther  League.  In  hunting  and  Ashing  he  finds  needed  recreation  as  well  as  pleasure.  His 
entire  life  has  been  spent  in  South  Dakota  and  his  record  is  that  of  one  of  its  worthy  and 
valued  native  sons. 


A.  SCOTT  BLAIR. 


A  representative  tanner  of  Mellette  township  is  A.  Scott.  Blair,  who  owns  and  culti 
vates  one  hundred  and  sixty  aire-  of  the  rich  land  of  Spink  county.  South  Dakota  num- 
bers him  among  her  native  sons,  for  he  was  bom  on  the  old  homestead  claim  on  which 
he  now  resides,  his  natal  day  being  Kclnuaty  1,  1SS7.  He  is  a  son  of  William  F.  and  Eliza 
A.  ("Scott)  Blair.  The  father  came  to  Spink  county  in  .li 1881,  when  the  work  of  develop- 
ment and  improvement  had  scarcely  been  begun  in  this  section  of  the  state.  He  filed  on  the 
homestead  which  is  now  the  farm  of  his  son  and  with  characteristic  energy  began  and  con- 
tinued its  development  until  his  life's  labors  were  ended  in  death.  He  was  a  very  industrious 
and  energetic  marl  and  also  a  popular  citizen,  for  he  was  friendly,  cordial  and  genial  in 
manner  and  possessed  many  sterling  traits  of  character,  lie  died  on  the  30th  of  October. 
19(1.",.   at    the   age   of    fifty-eight   years,   and    his   death    was   deeplj     regretted    by    many   who 


,,,-,,  HISTORY    <> I-   SOUTH  DAKOTA 

knew  him.     His  widow  made  her  home  with  her  sen,  A.  Scott,  until   L914  when  Bhe  removed 
to    Mellette.     She    had   two   Bons,   and   the    other   James    Blair,   is   a    resident    of   MeCleary, 
ngton.     The  familj    is  ol  Scotch  descenl   in  the  paternal  line  and  is  of  Irish  lineage  on 
the  mother's  side. 

\     gcot(     Blaii     acquired    a    country    school    education    and    afterward    continued    his 

Btudi<  tti    to  thi    a sixteen  years.     He  later  concentrated  his  efforts  upon  the 

farm  work,  greatly  ass  I hi  father,  who  was  ill  for  a  considerable  time.  He  lias  prac- 
tically man.  I  iiis  nineteenth  year  and  has  led  a  busy,  active  and  useful 
,H  ,,  'M!  labors  is  seen  in  the  excellenl  appearance  oi  Ins  place,  which  is 
always  well  kept,  tie  fields  being  in  a  high  state  oi  cultivation,  the  buildings  in  good 
repair,  while  farm  machinery  and  other  equipments  sho-n  wise  rare.  In  addition  to  growing 
11,,-   cereals   best   adapted   to   soil   and   climatic   conditions   he  also   raises   cattle,   horses   and 

II,.   |i;l,  erected    most   of   the   buildings  u] the   place   and   has   improved   the   farm 

in  a    general   way.  so   that    today    it    is   lacking   in   none   of   the   accessories   of   the    model    farm 

i  ..  i  i,i  lit  h   -  rntiiry. 

On    Decembei    16,    1914,   Mr.   Blair  married  Martha  B.  Hanson,  a  daughter  of  .John   and 

Anna    (Bcrgeson)    Hanson,    oi    St.    Paul,    Minnesota.      In    politics    .Mr.    Blair    is    an    earnest 

,,     believing    firmly   in  the  party   platform,  yet   never  seeking  office.     He  holds  meni- 

bership  with  the  Odd   Fellows  and  with  the  Maccabees,  but  the  guiding  principles  of  his  life 

!   m  the  teachings  of  the  Presbyterian  church,  oi   which  he  is  a  devoted  member  and 

an    elder. 


<;koi;cf.   \v.  coats. 


George  W  Coats,  well  known  in  connection  with  the  hardware  trade  at  Hill  City,  being 
-.•in,,,  partner  in  the  linn  of  Coats  &  Roland,  was  bom  in  Dixon  county,  Nebraska,  April 
•J.  1871,  a  son  ol  Samuel  II.  and  Cynthia  C.  I  l'.car.lshear  i  Coats,  both  of  whom  were  natives 
,,i  uhio.  bom  m  isii  and  L846,  respectively.  In  early  life  the  lather  became  a  surveyor 
nn. I  in  early  manhood  he  removed  to  Nebraska  and  surveyed  a  large  amount  of  land  in  that 
.state,  lie  «;i^  elected  to  (lie  lirst.  state  legislature  of  Nebraska. and  was  a  prominent  and 
influential  figure  there  in  early  times.  He  invested  in  land  in  Nebraska,  where  he  lived  until 
,i.     .  I,,  n    lie  came   to   the    Black    Hills,   settling   at    Sheridan   after   spending   a    short   time 

in  Custer,     In   the  winter  of   ls7f. -V  he   re ved  to   Battle  Creek,  near   Hayward,  and  there 

continued  until  1879,  when  lie  sold  his  interests  in  that  locality  and  took  his  family  to  Hill 
Citj  in  the  fall  of  isso.  II.'  engaged  in  ranching  on  the  present  site  of  Hill  City  anil  was 
thus  busily  engaged  until  1884,  when  he  became  an  invalid,  unable  to  walk.  He  had 
served  a-  a  soldiei  in  Hi.'  <  i\il  war.  being  a  member  of  an  Indiana  regiment  for  about  two 
and  he  wa-  always  as  true  and  loyal  to  his  duties  of  citizenship  in  times  of  peace 
as  when  he  followed  the  ..1.1  flag  upon  southern  ba 1 1 leiiehls.  He  served  as  assessor  for  a 
number  oi  years  and  was  one  of  the  first  county  commissioners  in  Pennington  county.  He 
,,i  o    filled    the   office   of    justice   of   the   peace    in    Hill    City    for   many    years   and    made   an 

excellenl   d  in  office,  being  prompt  and  efficient  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties,     lie  died 

in    1894,  while  his   wile,  surviving   for  a    number  of  years,   passed  away    in    November,   1912. 

i ■■■    \\     i  oats    is  the  second    iii   a    family   of    four  children.      He   attended   school    in    N"- 

■    two  terms  and  also  continued   his  education  at    Hill  City.     At  the  age  oi  about 

i gaged   in   ranching  on   his   lather's   place,  assuming  the  responsibility  of 

i  he   business  and   caring    for   the    family.      When   seventeen    years  of   age   he   entered 

ol    tin    ll. ■.   Peak   Company  and   was  engaged   iii  mining   for   four  years.     He 

afterward   heci an  employe   in   the  gold   mines  of  the  J.   R.  Company  and   in   the   fall  of 

e,,,|  i,  lm„e  wind,  he  developed  but  which  he  later  sold.  He  (hen  engaged  in 
prospecting  foi  ..  few  years  and  in  the  spring  of  1900  he  purchased  the  hardware  store  of 
which  he  is  now  the  proprietor,  being  associated  in  this  undertaking  with  Charles  Roland, 
who   i  I  elsewhere   in   this   work.      They    are  also   the   owners   of   an   excellent  ranch 

devoted   to  the  raising  ol   horses  and  they  have  mining  property  beside. 

On    I  :    December,    1912,    Mr.  Coats   was   united   in   marriage   to  Miss  Mae  Oliver, 

who   was  born   in   northern    Michigan,  a   daughtei   oi    Nicholas  Oliver,  who  cam.-  to  the  Hills 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1055 

ami  was  engaged  in  mining  in  the  vicinity  of  Hill  City  until  his  death,  which  occurred 
about  1903.  His  widow  survives  and  makes  her  home  in  Hill  City.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Coats 
have  become  the  parents  of  two  children:  Roland  Oliver,  born  August  16,  1913;  and 
Marianna,   August    11.    1914. 

Mr.  Coats  is  a  member  of  the  Elks  lodge  at  Rapid  City.  In  politics  he  is  an  inde- 
pendent democrat,  nor  has  he  ever  sought  or  desired  office.  He  thoroughly  knows  the  life 
of  the  west  with  the  hardships  and  privations  of  pioneer  times  and  the  opportunities  of  a 
later  day.  Employing  the  advantages  which  have  come  to  him,  he  lias  steadily  worked 
his  way  upward  in  the  business  world  of  Hill  City  and  is  now  regarded  as  one  of  the 
substantial  citizens  of  Pennington  county. 


FRANK  J.  KLARRKRICH. 


Frank  J.  Klapperich,  who  owns  a  farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  on  section  25, 
Sumner  township.  Spink  county,  is  a  native  of  that  township,  born  December  27,  1882,  of 
the  marriage  of  Jacob  and  Anna  (Lenz)  Klapperich.  The  father  died  in  1897  and  is  buried 
at  Turton,  but  the  mother  is  still  living  and  resides  in  that  city.  They  were  both  born 
in  Germany  and  upon  emigrating   to  this  country  in   18S2  became  pioneers  of  South   Dakota. 

Frank  J.  Klapperich  attended  the  public  schools  of  Spink  county  until  he  was  a  youth 
of  sixteen  years,  when  he  turned  his  attention  to  farming,  assisting  his  father  with  the 
work  of  the  homestead.  He  remained  under  the  parental  roof  until  he  was  twenty-six 
years  of  age  and  then  he  rented  the  home  place  and  began  operating  on  his  own  account. 
He  later  bought  the  farm  and  in  addition  to  this  quarter  section  he  now  rents  four  hun- 
dred and  eighty  acres,  cultivating  in  all  about  five  hundred  and  fifty  acres.  He  7iot  only 
raises  the  usual  field  crops,  but  also  keeps  about  twenty-eight  horses,  fifteen  cattle  and  forty 
hog-.  He  understands  conditions  in  this  state  and  adapts  his  methods  of  farming  thereto 
with  the  result  that  his  profit  from  his  labor  each  year  is  a  gratifying  one. 

On  the  22d  of  February,  1909,  Mr.  Klapperich  was  married  at  Turton  to  Miss  Leah 
Remialy,  a  daughter  of  William  and  Adell  (Bourell)  Remialy.  The  latter  died  when  her 
daughter,  Mrs.  Klapperich,  was  but  an  infant,  but  the  father  survives  and  lives  near 
Doland,  to  which  place  he  emigrated  from  Illinois  in  1907.  The  mother  is  buried  at  Man- 
teno,  Illinois.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Klapperich  have  been  born  three  children:  Roy  \\\.  who 
was  born  on  the  19th  of  December,  1909;  Erdine  Adell,  whose  birth  occurred  May  8,  1911; 
and  Clarence  J.,  born  November  18,  1912. 

Mr.  Klapperich  is  a  republican  and  for  about  eight  years  has  served  efficiently  as  road 
overseer.  He  is  a  communicant  of  the  Catholic  church  and  fraternally  is  connected  with 
the  Knights  of  Columbus  and  the  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters.  He  has  great  faith  in  the 
future   of  his  native   state  and  has  definitely   east    in   his   lot   with   that   of   South   Dakota. 

His  public  spirit   is  e mendable  ami  his  aid  can  always  be  counted  upon  in  the  promotion 

ot   any  worthy  cause. 


JOHN   M.(  ALL. 


A  farm  of  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  in  Mellette  township.  Spink  county,  pays 
tribute  to  the  care  and  energies  of  John  McCall,  whose  work  lias  placed  him  among  the 
representative  agriculturists  of  his  section  of  the  state.  He  dates  his  residence  in  South 
Dakota  from   1888.  having   come   from   Viroqua,  Wisconsin,   where  he   was  born   on   the   14th 

of  February,  1866,  being,  theref a   young   man   of  twenty  two  years   when   he  arrived  in 

this  state.  His  parent-  were  lames  and  Annie  (McAHen)  McCall.  The  father,  a  native 
ol  Ireland,  settled  in  Wisconsin  on  crossing  the  Atlantic  to  the  new  weld,  taking  up  his 
abode  on  a  tract  of  timber  land,  out  of  which  he  hewed  a  farm.  The  work  of  clearing  the 
place  was  all  dune  by  hand  and  when  the  trees  were  cut  down,  the  brush  burned  and  the 
stumps  grubbed  out   he  planted  his   fields  and   continued   the  active  work  of  cultivation   to 


HISTi  IRY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

hie  death,  which  occurred  in   L882.     His  wife  passed  away  in  1905,  and  was  laid 
.     ,:  the  ci  met<  rj    at    Risingsun,  \\  isconsin. 

John    McCall        •     I    '        periences    of    the    farm    buy,   dividing   his   time   between 

the  .1"'  ! "     the   pleasures  of   the   playground  and  the  work  of   the  fields 

u,ltil   |.         tched  1  teen   years,  alter  which  lie  gave  his  entire  attention  to  the 

t;,-k   o  -   plowing  and   harvesting.      He   remained   with  his  parents  until  he  started 

..in   in  life  on  his  own  account   on  coming  to  South  Dakota.     Here  he  purchased  a  farm  of 
,„„.  hundred  and  n  which  he  erected  a   residence.     He  at  once  began  to  till  the 

..lid  convert   the  wild  prairie  into  a   productive  tract.     He  has  always  employed  modern 
methods  of  farming,  keeping   in  touch  with  the  spirit  of  progress  which  is  as  strongly  mani- 
ricultural   life   as    in   anj    other   department    of   business.     He   has   extended    the 

I idaries   ..i    his    farm    until    it    no\«    includes    three   hundred   and    twenty    acres,   much   of 

which   I..-   has  brought    to  a   high   state  of  cultivation,  and   at   the  same  time   he   has  suc- 
.1    in   raising    horses,   cattle  and   hogs.     He   is   likewise  one  of  the  directors 
..!'  the   1'arniei  -'   I  li  vatoi    ,.t    Mellette. 

On    the   20th   ol     March,    L894,   in    Mellette,   was  celebrated   the   marriage   of    Mr.    McCall 

and   Mi-s    Ella   Schaper,   a    daughter   ol    II. hm    and    Elizabeth    (Ott)    Schaper,   of  La   Crosse, 

i    in      Hei    lather  died   in    L899  and  was  laid  to  rest  in  the  cemetery  mar   La  Crosse, 

cli    time   his   widow    has   made   her   home  with   her  children.     Mr.  and   .Mrs.   McCall 

nts   .ii   a    >on   and   two  daughters;     William,  who   is  assisting   his   father; 

an.l  Dorothy  and  Ella,  who  are  in  school. 

In    politics    Mr.    McCall    is    a.    democrat    and    fraternally    he    is    connected    with    the    Odd 

lodge,  ol     .'In.  h    he    has   been   a    representative   for   twenty   years.     He   has   allowed 

himself  comparatively  little  leisure  for  recreation,  closely  a]. plying  himself  to  his  work,  and 

In  ii\    an.l   diligence   have   hen   the    foundation   upon   which  he  has  built   the   super- 

turc  oi   his   present   success. 


HERBERT  E    PARKER 


Herbert    E.   Parker  was  well  known   as  a   valued   resident   of  Sioux   Falls.     He  saw   the 

possibilities   for  advancement  and  improvement  in  the  city  and  ever  labored  to  make  these 

t  v.     It  was  n.it   so  much  the  success  he  achieved  that  gave  him  high  standing  in  busi- 

i    h       i      the    progressive   methods   which   he   followed   and   the  honorable   policy   which 

In     pursued.      II.'   was   born    in    Sparta,  Wisconsin,  .Inly    22,    1863,  and   spent    his   boyhood    'lavs 

upon  the  farm  there,  early  becoming   familiar  with  the  best  methods  of  tilling  the  soil  and 

caring  for  the  crops.      After  mastering  the  branches  of  learning  taught  in  the  district   schools 

he  became  a   student    in  the  high  school  at    Boscobel,  where  he  was  graduated.     In    L882  he 

ill      where  he  worked  as  a  journeyman  carpenter,     lie  afterward  found  an 

i"   in   the   rfl   i  mi  nil    business   and   turned   his  attention   to  that  pursuit.     Subsequently 

line   a    guard    at    the   South    Dakota    penitentiary,   where    he    remained    for   three    years. 

Hi     then        i.  i.l    the   coal    and    w I    business   and    later   he   engaged   in    the    ice   business    with 

1    lui.   the    association    being   maintained   until    1906,   when   our   subject   withdrew, 
'       ii      the  business.     Herbert   E.  Parker  remained  in  the  coal,  wood  ami  feed 

first    man    to   engage    in    the    wholesale   S 1    business   in    South    Dakota    and 

at     "ii.'    tin.  i    .!        m     lln     employ    of    the    Standard    Oil    Company.       lb'     was 

-ii-  and  energetic  ami  was  also  straightforward  ami  reliable  with  firm  belief  in  the 

ii   rule,  which   In-  evei    endeavored   to   follow   in   the  conduct   of  his  business   interests. 

him  their  support   knev.    that   his  word  was  to  be  depended  upon  ami  that 

mil  i  i"'  kept  and  his  obligations  met.     He  therefore  gained  an  enviable  reputa- 

i.l  con  tituted  an  example  well  worthy  of  emulation. 

is  united  in  marriage  to   Miss  Nellie  (lark,  a  native  of  Minnesota. 
i'     ol     even  children,  who  are  yet   living,  Nellie  A.,  Harry    E.,  liessie 
II ..  I  '      Vfai    mm -i   K.  and  Teddy  Hugh. 

in.  nt    in   Masonic  circles,  holding  membership  in  Unity   Lodge.  No. 

\.  M„  of  which  he  became  a  charter  member.     He  served  as  junior  warden  for 

ed  liighei   positions  on  account  of  the  pressure  of  business  duties. 

D  'ii  i  in     \n,  :ji  ail  Order  of  I  nited  Workmen,  the  Knights  of  Labor  and 


HERBERT  E.  PARKER 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1059 

the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  in  his  life  exemplified  the  sterling  principles  of 
those  organizations.  In  his  political  views  he  was  independent,  voting  for  men  and  measures 
rather  than  party,  while  his  religious  connection  was  with  the  Congregational  church,  which 
found  in  him  a  consistent  and  faithful  member.  He  was  a  public-spirited  man,  withholding 
his  indorsement  and  support  from  no  measure  that  he  deemed  would  prove  of  public  value 
and  benefit.  A  lifting  epitaph  for  him  would  be  the  words  of  the  philosopher  that  "an 
honest  man  is  the  noblest  work  of  God." 


FEED  KAPATJN. 


Fred  Kapaun  is  a  worthy  native  son  of  South  Dakota  and  a  substantial  agriculturist  of 
his  community,  owning  and  operating  a  valuable  farm  on  section  21,  Clear  Lake  township, 
in  Minnehaha  county.  Hi-  birth  occurred  in  a  sod  house  on  the  southwest  quarter  of  that 
section,  on  the  2d  of  March,  1880,  his  parents  being  Ignatius  and  Eose  (Pilfer)  Kapaun, 
native-  of  Austria.  The  father  emigrated  to  the  United  States  and  landed  in  New  York 
about  the  time  of  the  opening  of  the  Civil  war,  while  the  mother  crossed  the  ocean  to  this 
country  about  three  years  later.  Their  marriage  was  celebrated  in  Portage,  Wisconsin. 
Ignatius  Kapaun  worked  as  a  farmer  and  also  in  a  sawmill  until  1879,  when  he  came  to 
South  Dakota,  homesteading  the  southwest  quarter  of  section  21,  Clear  Lake  township,  and 
also  taking  up  a  timber  claim  comprising  the  southeast  quarter  of  section  20.  Subsequently 
he  purchased  four  quarter  sections  of  land  and  turned  these  over  to  his  sons.  Joseph  is  now 
proprietor  of  the  Palace  Hotel  at  Montrose  and  Theodore-,  Henry,  and  Ludwig  are  all  engaged 
in  farming. 

Fred  Kapaun  assisted  his  father  in  the  work  of  the  fields  until  he  had  attained  his  ma- 
jority and  then  started  out  as  an  agriculturist  on  his  own  account,  cultivating  the  home 
['!'  .  In  1907  he  bought  the  property,  which  1ms  since  remained  in  his  possession  and  in 
the  operation  of  which  lie  has  been  actively  engaged  to  the  present  time.  In  1914  he  aug- 
mented his  holdings,  purchasing  the  northwest  quarter  of  section  16,  Clear  Lake  township, 
and  also  a  tract  of  forty  acres  at  Ipswich,  South  Dakota.  He  has  met  with  gratifying 
success  in  his  undertakings  as  an  agriculturist  and  is  widely  recognized  as  a  progressive, 
representative  and  esteemed  citizen  of  his  community. 

On  the  1st  of  February.  1905.  Mr.  Kapaun  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Louise  Ebers- 
villei'.  a  daughter  of  Nick  and  Mary  (Krusche)  Ebersviller.  The  following  children  have  been 
born  to  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kapaun:  Mildreth,  Martha,  John  Joseph,  Mary  Elaine  and  Nina  Dorothy. 
He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  is  now  ably  serving  in  the  capac- 
ity of  school  treasurer,  while  formerly  he  held  the  office  of  constable.  In  religious  faith  he  is 
a  Catholic  and  is  secretary  of  the  St.  Patrick's  church  at  Montrose,  which  office  lie  has  held 
for  the  past  three  years.  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Knights  of  Columbus.  His 
entire  life  has  been  passed  in  the  place  of  his  nativity  and  he  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation 
as  a   substantial   and   enterprising  young   citizen. 


OB  SON  CLARK. 


Orson  Clark,  vice  president  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Mobridge,  has  devoted  prac- 
tically his  entire  life  to  the  banking  business,  starting  out  in  a  clerical  capacity.  He  was 
born  in  Lawson,  Bay  county,  Missouri,  May  31,  1S73,  and  is  a  son  of  Bobert  J.  and  Sallie  A. 
(Moore)  Clark,  the  former  a  native  of  Tennessee  and  the  latter  of  Missouri.  In  young  man 
hood  Robert  J.  Clark  toured  the  western  country,  covering  many  of  the  middle  western  and 
coast  states  looking  for  a  permanent  location.  However,  after  his  marriage,  which  was  cele- 
brated in  Missouri,  he  settled  in  Lawson  and  for  many  years  was  prominently  identified  with 
its  mercantile  interests.  Subsequently  he  became  associated  with  the  banking  business  and 
for  twenty-six  years  was  cashier  of  the  Lawson  Bank,  becoming  well  known  among  the 
leading  financiers  of  the  state,  remaining  in  active  connection  with  the  bank  until  he  retired 
from  business  life,  his  home  being  now  in  Bichmond,  .Missouri.  He  was  formerly  a  promi- 
nent figure  in  democratic  circles  but  while  he  had  marked  influence  in  party  council-  he  was 
never  an  aspirant  for  public  preferment  although  he  served  for  some  years  as  public  adminis- 


HIST<  iRV  I  (P   SOI   HI  DAKOTA 

are  consi  stenl   members  ol   the    Me1  tiodist 
-    .ii,,  and  be  belongs  to  thi     Masonic  lodge,  «.t   which  he  was  secretary   for  thirtj 

After  his  ie   Lawson  high  school   Mr.  (.'lark  entered  the   Presbyterian 

i  pper  Missouri   but  toward  the  close  "i   his  lir-t   year  the  college   was   di  itroyed 

led.     He  then  entered  a  mercantile  estab- 
lishment in  J  ears  ga   >    in-  attention  to  clerical  work  in  the  different 
town.     Still   lati  ered    the    Lawson    Bank  as  assistant   cashier  of  that 
his    father   for   seven   years.      In   July,   1907,  he  arrive, 1   in   South 
Dakota,  ma]                              I  ■■    imon,  where  lie  became  assistant  cashier  of  the  (•rami  River 
it  bank  was  afterward  nationalized  and  merged  into  the  First  National  Bank, 
ot  which  Mr.  (  lark  bi                   via    president,  continuing  in  that  capacity  until  March,  1910, 
.    and   returned   to   Missouri.     For  two  years  thereafter  he  engaged 
in  the  hardware  business  in  Maryville  and  in  the  spring  of  1912  he  returned  to  South  Dakota, 
settling  at   Mobridge,  where  be  acquired  an  interest   in  the  Mobridge  State  Bank,  which  was 

later  into  a   national  bank  1  merged  into  the  Firsi  National  Bank,  ol  which   Mr. 

Clark   is  now  the   vice   president       I ugh   training   along  banking    lines   with   broadening 

experi                           '  '   lu-  entire  business  career  has  well  qualified  him  for  the  dischargi    ol 
the  duties  which  di  rolvi    upon  him  and  for  the  solution  of  the  intricate  problems  connected 
,  ■   i.    siness. 
On   the    19th  ol    September,    L899,   Mr.  (lark   was  married  to  Miss   Emma   Campbell,  of 
Missouri,  and  to  them  have  been  born  two  children,  Ernestine  Frances  and  Dorothy 
Vlr.  Clark  votes  with  the  democratic  party  and  is  active  in  public  affairs,  serving 
as  police  commissioner  and  as  member  of  the  school  board  of  Mobridge,  acting  as  treasurer 
ird  a1   the  presenl   time.     His  fraternal  connections  are  with  Mobridge   Lodge,   No. 
L64,   V  l'.  &  A.  M..  and  Lemmon  (  hapter,  Et.    \    M.,  while  he  and  his  wife  are  members  of  the 
the   Eastern   Stai    at    Mobridge.    He  is  also  identified  with  the  Mobridge  Lodge  oi 
tin-  Knights  oi   Pythias,  the  Elks,  1  be  Modern  \\  nod  men  of  America  and  the  Owls.    He  and  his 
liold  membership  in  the  Congregational  church  and  the  varied  phases  of  public  life  are 
in  liiin  matters  oi   interest.     He  nevei    neglects  his  obligal s  oi  citizenship  nor  bis  oppor- 
tunities tn  aid  in  promoting  public  progress 


GEORGE   U  .  SNi  >\\  . 


When  George  \\ .  Snow,  a     -   ful  real  e  tate  and  insurance  man  of  Springfield,  South 

Dakota,   lirsl    came  to  the  territorj the  24th  of   November,   1869,  all   thai    there  was  of 

i»dd  was  one  family  who  were  living  in  a  dugout.  Although  be  did  no1  remain  long 
returned  the  following  year  and  settled  permanently  in  the  state,  so  thai 
uliest  p  oncers  who  arc  yet  living. 

Mr.  Sno«    was  born   in   Posej   c ty,   Indiana,  on  the   13th  ol   December,  1842,  and  is  a 

ii  i.  I  Catherine  M.  I  Fci1  i  Sno«.  the  former  born  in  Pittsburgh,  Penn 

■  l  - 1  ,.i   Ma  'li    181G,  and  the  latter  in  Baltimore,  Mary] 1.  on  the  38th  oi 

.July,  1  d  in  I1 j   county,  Indiana,  on  the   1th  oi    ipril,   i-.: .    and 

until    I ember,    1848,   when   they   removed   to   Monfort,  Grani    county 

l son,  George  \\  ..  enlisted   in   August,   1862,  in  Company   F,  Twentieth   Wis- 

[nfantry,  and   served   in  the  I  nion  army   until  the  close  of  the  Civil   war. 

e    battle   ol    Prairie   Grove,   Arkansas,   on    December   7;    L862;    siege     oi 

Mississippi,  and   Mobile,  Spanish   Fori   and    Fori    Morgan,  Alabama,  and  other  en- 

II,.  ,i      pani  ii    Fori    when  the  news  can I   Lee's  surrender  and  Lincoln's 

icnl    was  senl    to  Galveston   to  quell   border  disturbances  and 

in    Mexico,  the   i  nited  States   troops  ct g   the  border   to  make   peace 

md   the  <    tablished  authorities  during  the  Maximilian  regime.     Ha 

ii     rulj    14,    1865,  ai    Galveston,  and  was  two  weeks  on  his  wa\    borne.     U 

ti    nded  the   Patch   Grovi     Academy   in   Granl    county,   Wisconsin,  conducted 

ird    and     ubsequently   look   a   course   in   a   commercial   college  at 

i ■  In-  old  captain  opened  a  store  in  Dodgeville,  thai  state! 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1061 

and  Mr.  Snow  entered  his  employ  as  a  clerk,  remaining  in  that  capacity  until  he  came  west 
in  the  spring  of    L870. 

I  pon  his  first   visit    i"  Springfield  Mr.  Snow   remained   only  long  enough   to   file  upon  a 

claim  a  mile  and  a  half  from  the  present  town  site  and  then  returned  to  Wisi gin.     In  .May, 

1870,  together  with  five  companions,  he  drove  through  Iowa  by  wagon,  camping  by  the  way- 
side and  reaching  Springfield,  this  state,  in  seventeen  clay-.  On  his  first  trip  he  had  no  horse 
and  was  compelled  to  pay  four  dollars  per  day  for  a  pony,  and  this  experience  taught  him  a 
lesson.  Accordingly  the  party  brought  their  own  horses  ami  wagons,  driving  through  in  L870. 
Sonic  of  the  young  nun  established  a  sawmill  on  the  Hats  near  Springfield  and  Mr.  Snow 
purchased  an  interest  in  Hie  enterprise.  A-  the  nearby  timber  was  cut  oil',  the  mill  was 
moved  up  the  river  from  time  to  time  until  all  the  big  timber  upon  its  banks  was  manufac- 
tured into  lumber.  After  proving  up  on  his  preemption  claim  Mr.  Snow  filed  on  a  timber 
claim    west    ot    Tyndall,    but    later   sold   the    relinquishment    tor   one   hundred   dollars,    which 

would  not    buy   an  acre  "I    tin'   place  now.      Later  he   filed   on   a   1 n-.te.icl  claim   near  the   site 

of  the  present  Springfield  railroad  station  ami  in  two  years  secured  title  to  the  same,  his 
three  pears'  service  in  the  army  shortening  the  length  of  residence  required. 

In    1STG,   with    several    C panions,    .Mr.    Snow     went    to   the    Black   Hills    and    located    a 

placer  claim  near  Hill  (  ity  in  Palmer's  Gulch,  where  they  found  enough  gold  to  pay  them 
fairly  well.  but.  hearing  of  the  fabulous  strikes  at  Deadwood,  they  pulled  up  stake-,  and 
liberated  to  th"  new  diggings.  Their  hopes  were  not  realized,  however,  and  they  returned 
without  the  fortune  that  they  set  out  to  find.  Provisions  were  very  high  in  the  Hills  and 
the  boys  sold  some  of  theirs,  so  much  in  tact  that  they  subsequently  did  not  have  enough  for 
themselves.  Mr.  Snow  and  one  other  returned  to  Yankton  and  with  oxen  took  back  two  loads 
of  provisions,  returning  by  way  of  Fort  Pierre.  The  Indians  about  that  time  became  hostile 
and  killed  four  men.  one  of  these  men  being  a  man  to  whom  Mr.  Snow  had  been  talking  but 
a  i , •  w  hours  before  he  was  killed  and  scalped.  The  Indian  uprising  was  so  disquieting  that 
tin-  party  left  the  Hills  in  October  and  want  home,  having  been  absent  since  the  preced- 
ing  April. 

After  his  return  Mr.  Snov,  clerked  for  a  time  and  then  secured  the  nomination  for 
treasurer  of  Bon  Homme  county  on  the  republican  ticked,  while  his  employer,  M.  11.  Day, 
ran  for  the  legislature  as  a  democrat.  They  campaigned  together  and  both  were  elected. 
After  serving  for  two  terms,  or  four  years,  as  county  treasurer,  Mr.  Snow,  in  partnership 
with  an  iin.de.  Reuben  Groot,  opened  a  bank  in  Springfield,  and  for  twentj  years  flic  insti- 
tution was  one  of  tin-  prosperous  and  -olid  financial  institutions  of  South  Dakota.  The 
partner-  experienced  an  old  time  bank  robbery,  in  which  the  sat',,  was  dynamited  and  five 
thousand  dollars  in  money  was  stolen.  The  perpetrators  oi  the  crime  were  apprehended  and 
some  of  them  are  -till  serving  out  their  sentence.  At  the  end  of  twenty  years  of  successful 
banking  Mr.  Snow  and  his  partner  sold  out.     lie  then  turned   hi-  attention  to  real  estate  and 

insurance  and  is  -till  engaged  in  that  business,  in  which  he  ha-  t  with  signal  success.    At 

one  time  or  another  he  ha-  owned  nearly  every  tract  of  land  in  the  township  in  which 
Springfield  is  located,  besides  many  farms  in  surrounding  townships  and  counties,  and  lie 
>till  holds  title-  to  several   thousand  acres  of  line   tannine  and  grazing  lands. 

Mr.  Snow  has  been  twice  married.  On  the  19th  of  April,  1ST4.  he  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Mi-s  Sylvia  I..  Tyler,  the  well  known  pioneer  preacher.  Rev.  Ward,  performing  the  cere- 
mony. Mrs.  Snow  passed  away  in  May.  1878,  leaving  a  son.  Harry,  who  died  in  August  of 
the  same  pear.  In  February,  L882,  Mr.  Snow  married  Mrs.  Alberta  M.  Davison,  nee-  .Mead. 
by  whom  he  ha-  tw..  sons:    George  G.,  who  is  associated  with  his  father  in  the  real  estate 

business  and  who  attended  the-  law    scl 1  of  the  Oniversitj   of  Michigan  at    Mm  Arbor  two 

years  and  the  law   department  of  Vale  University  foi   tw,,  years,  graduating  from  the  latter 

institution   with  the  cla 1907;   and  Frank   M..  who  graduated   from  the  Springfield  high 

school,  attended  an   instituti t  higher  I. ■amine  at  Colorado  Springs   for  one  year  and  was 

a  tudent  for  a  like  length  of  time  in  the  University  of  Washington  and  the-  Universitj  oi 
Nebraska.     He  ha-  since  written  for  various  journals  in  the  west.     Mrs.  Snow  died  April  28, 

L912 

Mr  Snow  ha-  been  a  factor  in  the  making  of  his  adopted  state-,  having  served  as  a  dele- 
gate to  the  Sioux   ball-  (  onstitutional  Convention  in   L889  and  as  a  member  of  the  first  state 

legislature      lb-  ha-  I n  a  member  of  both  branches  of  the  legislature  and  used  his  vote  and 

influence  in  that  lv  to  secu ppropriation  for  the  stale  Normal  School  at  Springfield      He 


1062  HlSTt  )RV  I  >F  Si  HTM  DAKOTA 

I  ,11,,]  to  the  lieutenai  "'-  chair  and  during  both  terms  was  able  to 

further  advance   the  -1      His   political   belief   is  that  of  the   republican 

m  ,  i,;,:  Fellow  and  has  served  in  the  state  grand  lodge  as  grand 

,,,„]   treasurer.     In    L88]    lie   became  a    Mason   and   has  now   taken   the  thirty-second 

i„   that  order.     Hi  with   the   blue   lodge   at    Springfield,  the  consistory   at 

I  .„  ttnd  El  Riad  Tem  l;     Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls,  in  all  of  which  branches 

..i'  Masonry  In-  lias  ailed  chairs      II.'  is  a   comrade  of  General  Steedman  Post, 

(..  .\.  I:.,  .ii    Springfield,  and  in   190]  and  i  as  department  commander.     There  are 

few   living  today   who  have  known   Dakota   earlier  or  more   intimately   than   Mr.  Snow  and 

u-v.    have  d more  in   Bhaping  its  affairs,   not   only   in   his   home  locality  but   in   the  state 

at  large. 


ORVILLE   V.   RINEHART. 


Orville   V.   Rinehart,   a   resident   of   Hie    Black  Hills   country   since   1905,  has   important 

relations   and    is   actively   connected   with   various   organized   efforts 

elopment  of  the  state,  its  progress  and  the  utilization  of  its  nat- 

,■-.      Both   as  an   individual  anil  as  a   public  official  he  has  had  much  to  do  with 

the  work   Ol    general    improvement    and   he   is   new  aiding  in   directing   the   public  policy  of  the 

.  .  represei  m  the  fort;,  seventh  district.     He  makes  his  home  in  Pennington 

not  far  from  Rapid  <  ity.     He  was  born  in   Is.;:.'  and  is  descended  from  Holland  Dutch 

,  wl ii   coming  to  America  settled  on  the  Hudson  and  Susquehanna 

rivers  in  the  sei  enteenth  century. 

The  of  Orville  V.  Rinehart   were  spent  in  Wisconsin  and  his  early  maul 1 

ories    along   the   Northern  Pacific.     He  has   lived   in   Montana   and  in 

tj   of  Minneapolis  and  first  came  to  Hie  Black  Hills  in  1S94.  taking  up  his  permanent 

I   ,       ,,i    the  countrj    in    1905.      His  life  ha-  been  an  active  one   in  the  pursuits 

ireyor,  lawyer  and  ranchet   and  it  lias  been  characteristic  of  Mr.  Rinehart  that,  he  has 

carried    forward    to    Successful    completion    whatever    he    has    undertaken,    while    each    forward 

-light   him    a    broader   outlook    and   wider  opportunities  that    he   has 

,i  advantage   along   legitimate  business  lines  and  as  well  for  the  benefit    oi 

tte.     He  is  now  actively  and  financially  interested  in  the  Western  Land  Title  &  Trust 

any  and   in  the  Van   Daren  Rineharl    Ranches.     His   business  interests  and   hi-   public 

mad.-  him  a   close  student  of  many  conditions  affecting  the  welfare  oi   Hi.-  Btate 

!   ;     produce  results  which  will  work   for  the  bettermen!   of  South   Dakota, 

ilonj     the    Ime   of   agricultural   development.      In   this  connection    lie   is   now    serving 

-..nth   Dakota   irrigation    Association  an.!   ol    the  Western  South   Dakota 

ition  a-  well  as  of  the  Western  Dakota   Fair  Association. 

Rinehart   has  always  given   In-   political  allegiance  to  the  democratic   party  and  in 

lie   i-   an    influential   factor.     Service   in   local   offices   has   been    followed  by 

,      i  ite  legi  lature,  in  which  he  is  now  representing  the  forty-seventh  district, 

and    u  thoroughness    he    is    giving    earnest    -tu.h     to    questions    ..I    vital 

i  he  .  ommonwealth. 


,ii  DGE  ill  VRLES   A.   Kid. I.I.N  . 

„oy    serving   foi    the   second  term   as  county  judge  of 

■  ent    and   I.  adin  ;    entative  oi    the  legal  | ression   in   Huron. 

undheldthi  ornej   From  1902  until  1906.    His  birth  occurred  in  Illinois  on  the 

being   Michael  and  Mary  Kelley,  natives  of  Ireland,  who 

:.  ".hi  :  i  eople.  Thej  came  to  Smith  Dakota  in  1882, 
men!  land  north  of  Iroquois,  where  Michael  Kelley  followed 
throughout    tic  remainder  of  Ins  life.     The  demise  of  his  wife 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1065 

After  completing  the  public-school  course  Charles  A.  Kelley  prepared  for  the  practice 
of  his  chosen  profession  as  a  student  in  the  law  department  of  the  University  of  Wisconsin 
at  Madison.  In  April,  1900,  he  was  admitted  to  the  South  Dakota  bar  and  began  practice 
at  Huron,  where  lie  has  remained  throughout  the  intervening  years,  enjoying  an  extensive 
and  lucrative  clientage.  He  has  become  a  prominent  factor  in  public  life  serving  as  states 
attorney  from  1903  until  1906,  in  which  connection  he  made  a  highly  creditable  and  unassail- 
able record.  In  1909  he  was  chosen  mayor  of  Huron,  serving  for  one  term  and  giving  the 
city  a  businesslike,  progressive  and  most  effective  administration.  In  1910  he  was  honored 
by  election  to  the  office  of  county  judge  and  two  years  later  won  reelection,  so  that  he  is 
still  on  the  bench.  The  legal  profession  demands  not  only  a  high  order  of  ability,  but  a 
rare  combination  of  talent,  learning,  tact,  patience  and  industry.  The  successful  lawyer  and 
especially  the  competent  judge  must  be  a  man  of  well  balanced  intellect,  thoroughly  familiar 
with  the  law  and  practice,  of  comprehensive  general  information,  possessed  of  an  analytical 
mind  and  a  self-control  that  will  enable  him  to  lose  his  individuality,  his  personal  feelings, 
his  prejudices  and  his  peculiarities  of  disposition  in  the  dignity,  impartiality  and  equity  of 
the  office  to  which  life,  property,  right  and  liberty  must  look  for  protection.  Possessing  these 
qualities,  Judge  Kelley  lias  been  an  able  exponent  of  the  dignity  and  equity  of  the  law. 
Hi'  is  also  the  president  of  the  Kelley  Land  Agency,  and  in  1905,  in  association  with  his 
brother-in-law.  erected  a  modern  office  structure  in  Huron  which  is  known  as  the  World 
building. 

On  thr  12th  ni  November,  1899,  Judge  Kelley  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Alice  C. 
Issenhuth,  of  Huron.  In  the  state  of  his  adoption,  where  he  has  now  resided  for  many 
years,  he  enjoys  an  enviable  place  and  reputation   in  social,  professional  and  fraternal  circles. 


JOHN  B.  CARTER. 


The  men  who  braved  the  hardships  and  privations  of  pioneer  life  ami  thus  laid  the 
foundation  for  the  present  prosperity  and  progress  of  South  Dakota  certainly  deserve  men- 
tion in  her  history.  Among  this  number  was  John  B.  Carter,  who  was  long  identified  with 
the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railroad  in  this  state.  He  was  born  in  Dresden,  Ohio,  in  1831, 
a  son  of  Ezekiel  Carter,  a  representative  oi  the  prominent  old  Virginian  family  of  Carters. 
Ezekiel  Carter  wedded  Rebecca  Bryant,  al-n  oi    Virginian  ancestry  and  nativity. 

John  B.  Carter  spent  the  first  seventeen  years  of  his  life  in  his  native  state  and  then 
went  to  Columbus,  Indiana,  where  he  was  living  at  the  time  that  President  Lincoln  issued 
his  first  call  for  volunteers.  Mr.  Carter  had  watched  with  interest  the  progress  of  events  in 
the  south  preceding  the  Civil  war  and  had  resolved  that  if  a  dIgw  was  struck  to  overthrow 
tlie  Union  In'  would  stand  loyally  in  its  defense.  Accordingly  he  went  to  the  front,  becom- 
ing a  member  of  the  Thirteenth  Indiana  Regiment  under  General  McClellan.  Afterward 
he  reenlisted,  serving  for  another  year  a-  quartermaster  sergeant  and  then  received  an 
honorable  dischai    ■    on  account  of  ill  health. 

In  1858  Mr.  i  ni' i  bad  married  Miss  Margaret  -l.  Wemyss,  who  belonged  to  the  Weniyss 
family  of  Scotland.  The  marriage  was  celebrated  in  Louisville,  Kentucky,  and  thej  became 
the  parents  of  two  daughters,  one  of  whom  died  in  infancy.  The  surviving  daughter  is  ^Irs. 
Charles  E.  Barrows,  of  Huron,  whose  husband  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1883  and  lias  since 
been  traveling  in  connection  with  the  shoe  trade.  To  .Mr.  and  Mrs.  Barrows  were  born 
sons  and  a  daughter,  of  whom  Wells  W.  and    Miriam   .T.  are  both  deceased.     <  irter 

was  married  in  Minnesota  to  Wiss  Sadie  Sampson,  and  they  have  two  sun-,  John  and 
Charles.  Mrs.  Barrows  also  took  up  a  homestead  and  proved  up  on  it,  living  on  if  for  six 
months  in  a  little  "shack"  which  she  built  and  of  which  she  still  has  a  picture.  She  is 
indeed  well  known   in  her  section  of  the  state.     Shi'   is  today   thr  oldest    livin  n1    of 

Beadle  county  from  the  standpoini   of  tin'  length  of  her  connection  with  the  county. 

Mr.  Carter  came  fo  the  territory  of  Dakota  from  Winona,  "Minnesota,  to  construct  the 
bridge  for  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railroad  over  the  James  river  in  isso.  II. ■  tool 
charge  ol  thr  bridge  building  on  this  division  and  was  employed  by  thr  railroad  company 
in  that  capacity  for  thirty  years.  Long  prior  to  his  corning  to  this  state  he  was  in  the 
employ  of  the  Chicago  X  Northwestern  Railroad,  having  e to  Winona  in  that   connection 


HISTORY  (  IF   SOI    Ml    DAKOTA 

His  industrial  activity  mad.'  him  a   prominent   factor  in  the  early  development   of 
or  railroad  building  is  the  forerunner  ■  > i"  settlement  and  civilization.     After  retir- 

rii  the  railroad  servii       i     -      ter  took  up  a  b stead  dun'  miles  from  Huron,  located 

'•  and  lived  then  ea         He  then  removed  to  the  town  and  was  appointed 

deputy   United  States  mai  i    President    Cleveland.     He   made  an  excellent  record  in 

displaying  the  Bame  fidelity  to  dutj  which  be  over  manifested  whether  in  railroad 
employ,  engaged  in  agricultural  pursuits  on  his  own  account  or  in  the  public  service.  He 
led  a  i  i   and  useful  life  and  was  great!)  esteemed  by  all  who  knew  bim.     Death  called 

liim  .in  the  Stb  of  May.  1903,  while  Mrs.  Carter  survived  until  mil. 

fliej    were  consistent    and   faithful  members  of  the   Presbyterian  church  and   Mr.  Carter 

■  '1  i"  il"'  Grand    \nn>    oi    the  Republic,  ilms  maintaining  pleasant  relations  with  the 

in  blue,  with  whom  he  bad  served  at  the  front  during  the  dark  days  of  the  Civil  war. 

His  long  ii  I         tate  brought   bim  a   wide  acquaintance  and  there  were  few  )ioints 

from  the  ti i  Ins  arrival  to  the  time  of  his  death  with  which  he  was  not 

familiar,  bis  nun  labors  contributing   in  no  unsubstantial   way  to  the  material  development 
and   | Hi 3    a  ml  state. 


KM  I)   KNUDSOX. 


Knii.l  Knudson,  a  farmei  of  Highland  township,  Minnehaha  county,  has  thoroughly 
identified  himself  with  the  interests  of  hi-  state  ami  nation,  although  he  was  limn  in  the 
distant   land  of  the  midnight   sun.     His  natal  day  was  Septembet    30,   is:,:;,  ami  his  parents 

were   Knud  and  Osa    (Knuds Olverson.     The   family  came  to  the   United   stale-  in    ism 

esided   in   Clayton    county,    Iowa,   tor   about    si\    years,  after   which   they   removed   to 
Minnesota,  where  the   father   homesteaded   laud.     Both   parents  are  deceased. 

Knud   K '"'i  received  an  excellent  education  in   Norway  and  studied  for  the  ministry. 

although   I..-   was   nevei    ordained,     in    is;;,   h,.  started  out   in   life   for  himseli   and  came  to 

South   Dakota,   where  he  homesteaded  on  section   ::.   Highland  township,  Minnehaha  county. 

:  '"  equentlj     purchased    one    hundred    acres    of    land    and    is    also    the   owner   of    a    farming 

property  in  Minnesota.     In  the  earlj   days  of  tin.  slate  Mr.  Knudso t  many  discourage 

m  hi-  efforts  to  improve  hi-  farm  and  to  raise  e i  crops,  as  at  times  the  severe  winters 

1   impossible  tor  tin    grain  to  grow   well  1  at  other  times  the  grasshoppers  destroyed 

Markets  were  mam   mile-  away  and  he  ha-  often  hauled  his  grain  to  Luverne  and 

1   !l|s  i der  to  dispose  of  il.     lie  persevered,  however,  in  the  face  of  all  obstacles 

I  i trj    became   n settled  and  as  the   farmers  learned   better  how  to  protect 

in-eKe-   against    the   -   of   climate,   prosperity  came  to  hit d   he  does  not  regret 

to  tin      tate  and  casting  in  his  lot   with  its  citizens.     He  carries  on  general  farming 

•'""l   ''•li-'-     tod     fot    the    market,   having   at    the    present    tune  about    thirty   head   oi 

i    head  oi  bogs  and  sixteen  horses,     lie  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Jasper  Elevator 

I  in  the  Highland  Crei ry,  which  connections  indicate  that  he  realizes  the  value  of  local 

ntcrprises. 
Mr.  Knudson   is  married  and  all  of  his  children  were  horn  on  the  homestead  and   have 

let    the   parental   roof.     The   familj    belong   to  the   Lutheran  church  and  sup- 

1   movement     lertaken   for  the  moral   welfar *  the  c munity.     Mr.   Knudson   is 

1  '""1   for   '"any  years  has  I n  a   member  of  the  town   hoard,  ably  discharging 

'   ii] him   in  that   capacity,     lie  i-  well  km,,,,,   throughout    the  county 

'iv  friends,  who  value  his  g 1  opinion  highly. 


MORRIS    II.    KELLY. 


it   the  ti, f  his  death,  which  occurred  on  the  -1st  of  December, 

th'    i  office  ai     Aberdeen,  was  horn  in  Indianapolis,  Indiana,  in  the 

ctitagc.     Mi     father,  John  Kelly,  was  a  farmer  by  occupation,  making 
irl        lie   married    Elizabeth    Hunt    and    they    became   the   parents   of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1067 

eight  children.  Good  educational  advantages  were  afforded  the  family  and  Morris  11.  Kelly, 
after  attending  the  public  schools,  continued  his  studies  in  the  Quaker  Academy  at  Bloom- 
ingdale,  Indiana.  When  a  young  man  he  left  tome  and  went  to  Farmer  City,  Illinois,  where 
lie  engaged  in  the  hardware  business.  Thinking  that  lie  would  find  still  broader  opportun- 
ities in  tie1  new  but  growing  northwest,  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  moving  a  stock  of  goods 
to  Ashton,  where  he  arrived  on  the  3d  of  March,  1883.  He  opened  the  first  hardware  store 
in  the  town  and  conducted  the  business  successfully  until  -Inly,  1887,  when  he  went  to 
Aberdeen.  There  he  joined  the  Western  Farm  Mortgage  Company,  of  which  he  became 
treasurer.  He  was  connected  therewith  tor  a  number  of  years.  Later  he  was  made  receiver 
of  the  land  office  and  continued  to  acceptably  fill  that  position  to  the  time  of  his  death. 

.Mr.  Kelly  was  not  only  active  in  a  business  way,  but  also  in  connection  with  public 
affairs.  He  was  interested  in  everything  that  pertained  to  civic  progress  and  improvement 
and  for  several  years  did  excellent  service  fur  the  city  as  a  member  of  the  city  council 
He  was  also  a  member  of  the  building  committee  at  the  time  the  Mitchell  library  was  erected. 
He  believed  in  the  employment  of  each  opportunity  and  in  many  ways  lie  demonstrated  his 
devotion  to  the  public  good,  even  though  he  would  derive  no  individual  benefit  therefrom. 

In  1872  in  Tuscola,  Illinois,  Mr.  Kelly  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Bertha  Glasgow, 
who  was  born  in  Charleston,  Illinois,  a  daughter  of  Kimball  Glasgow,  a  native  of  Hardin 
county,  Kentucky,  who  removed  to  Charleston,  Illinois,  at  an  early  period  in  the  development 
of  that  place.  He  was  extensively  engaged  in  fanning  and  stock-raising  in  that  locality, 
being  one  of  the  leading  representatives  of  agricultural  interests  there.  He  married  Mar- 
garet Eeat,  of  Ohio,  and  they  were  the  parents  of  eight  children.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kelly  had 
a  family  of  four  children,  namely:  Mrs.  A.  W.  Vodish;  Margaret  1!.;  John  1!.,  who  is  now 
a  lieutenant  in  the  United  States  army;  ami  Herbert  G.,  deceased. 

Mr.  Kelly  voted  with  the  republican  party  and  was  always  ready  to  support  his  political 
position  by  intelligent  argument.  He  stood  very  high  in  Masonic  circles,  was  most  active 
in  the  order  and  attained  an  honorary  thirty-third  degree,  given  only  in  recognition  of 
valuable  service  to  the  craft.  At  one  time  he  was  grand  commander  of  the  grand  com- 
mandery  of  the  state.  In  his  passing  death  removed  one  of  the  valued  citizens  of  Aberdeen 
for  he  was  reliable  and  enterprising  in  business,  loyal  in  citizenship,  faithful  in  friendship 
and  devoted   to  the  welfare  of  his  family. 


FRANK  M.  RAMSDELL. 


Frank  M.  Ramsdell  is  proprietor  of  a  meat  market  at  Faulkton  and  in  c nection  with 

the  conduct  of  a  successful  business  of  that  character  derives  a  good  income  from  farm 
property  which  he  owns  in  Faulk  county.  He  was  born  at  Osage,  Iowa,  August  1s,  1862, 
and  is  a  son  of  William  and  Mary  A.  (Nixon)  Ramsdell,  the  former  born  near  Lake  Erie, 
New  York,  and  the  latter  at  Three  Rivers,  Michigan.  In  early  life  the  father  engaged  in 
merchandising  at  Osage,  Iowa,  and  in  the  year  1878  he  became  one  of  the  pioneer  settlers 
of  Moody  county.  South  Dakota,  where  he  took  up  the  occupation  of  farming,  which  he 
followed  until,  having  become  possessed  of  a  comfortable  competence,  he  retired  from  active 
business  life,  spending  his  last  days  in  the  enjoyment  of  well  earned  rest  in  Flandreau.  He 
took  an  active  and  helpful  interest  in  public  affairs  and  was  a  member  of  the  last  terri- 
torial legislature.  He  also  filled  various  county  offices  and  while  in  Iowa  acted  as  county 
sheriff  for  eight  years.  He  likewise  was  called  to  various  positions  of  public  trust  in  South 
Dakota  and  proved  most  loyal  and  capable,  doing  all  in  his  power  to  advance  public  progress 
and  improvement:     His  widow  yet  survives  and  still  makes  her  home  in  Flandreau. 

In  a  family  of  eight  children  Frank  M.  Ramsdell  was  the  third  in  order  of  birth.  He 
attended  the  public  schools  of  Osage,  Iowa,  and  resided  at  home  to  the  time  of  his  marriage. 
He  afterward   secured  a  preemption  claim  in   Miner  county.  South  Dakota,  where  he  resided 

for  a  year   and    then    went  to  Faulk  county,  where   I btained    a    homestead    and    tree   claim. 

With  characteristic  energy  he  began  to  develop  his  land,  breaking  the  sod  and  cultivating 
the  fields  until  rich  crops  rewarded  his  labors.  Year  after  year  the  work  of  improving  his 
farm  was  carried  steadily  forward  and  success  attended  his  efforts.  In  1902,  however,  he 
removed  to  Faulkton,  having  1 n  elected  to  office,  and  latei    he  purchased  the  meat   market 


HISTORY  01    111    DAKOTA 

of  which  be  is  .-till  proprietor,  conducting  a  good  business   in   that   line,  having  built  up  a 
and  gratifying  trade.     He  still  owns  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  of  farm  hind  in 
Faulk  county  and  i-   .  .  owner  of  city  property. 

'in   the  85th   ol    Dec                         tfr.    Ramsdell  wedded  Miss   Laura   A.  Smith,  a  native 
itavia,    lows                                                bill    D.  and  Julia    A.   Smith.      The   father,  who   was  a 
tanner    by    occupation,    removed    from    Iowa    to   South    Dakota    with    his    family.    -ettling  in 
.Miner  county,  where  the  family  were  living  when  his  daughter  became  the  wil Mr.  Rams- 
dell.   In  1884  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Smith  removed  to  Faulk  county,  taking  up  their  abode  upon  a 

claim  near  the   Ramsdell   farm.     Mr.  Smith  served  as  county    commissioner  I   in   matters 

ip  proved  bis  loyaltj   and  progressive  Bpirit  in  many  ways.     He  died  on  the  old 
1906,  and  his  widow  now  makes  her  home  with  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ramsdell. 
Six  children  n  born  to  Mr.  ami  Mrs.  Ramsdell:     William  i'..  an  agriculturist   residing 

in  Faulkton;    Claud,  who  resides   in   Faulkton,  i-   married   and   assists   his   father  in  the  con- 
duct of  hi-  Leoi    ,  the  wife  ol  C.  K.  Brooks,  of  Manchester,  South  Dakota,  who 
nnectcd  with  the  Atlas  Elevator  Company;  and  John,  Delia  and  Verne,  all  at  home. 
Mr.   Ramsdell    is    identified   with    the    Independent   Order   of  Odd    Fellows,   the    Modern 

Brother! 1  of  America   and   the  Modern   Woodmen  of  America.     His  political  indorsement    is 

given  to  the  republican  party  and  for  tour  years  he  served  as  register  of  deeds  oi  Faulk 
county,  lie  was  likewise  a  member  of  the-  board  of  education  for  a  number  oi  years  and  he 
discharged  Ins  duties  in  a  most  prompt  and  capable  manner.  His  religious  faith  i-  evi- 
mbership  in  the  I  bristian  church,  but  as  there  is  no  church  of  that  denomina- 
tion in  Faulkton,  he  attends  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church.  His  salient  characteristics  are 
comm.  he   bas  been   found   progressive  and  reliable  in   business,  loyal   in  citizenship 

and  faithful  to  ,,i  home  and  friendship. 


J  \M1>    \\.    FOWLER,  Jr. 


Fowler,  Jr.,  i-  a   well  known   membei    of  the  bai    ol    Deadwood,  where  he   is 
nnection    with    hi-    father.      lb-    was    admitted    to    the    bar    on    the    nth    of 

1     '•  "' !   ■''    once  entered  upon  the  active  work  of  his  profession.     M    i-  a  calling 

'"  »'!>''  entirely  upon   individual  merit  and  it    is  by  close  application 

abilitj    that    Mr.   Fowler  i-  working   bis  way  steadily  upward. 

"'  !  City,   South    Dakota,    August    8,    1886,  a   son  of  James   YV.  and 

l:     I  Uonl  Fowler.      Che    Fathei    u  is   bot  n    in    Brooklj  a,   New    York,  in    L845  and 

'    "'"'  '     in     Pennsylvania     in     L856.       In    early    life    James    W.    Fowler 

1    iii    il"       ■  ii  in    ill     v  outhful    days   be   became    a    resident    of  Ohio 

Latei    I"     removed   to   Crete,   Nebraska,   w  here    lie  u  ted  a 

it  i  nb  He  afterward   went   to  Sidney,  Nebraska,  where 

ol   law,  having  studied   for  the  profession  when   in  Ohio.     He  con- 

ime  :      I  then  p  ved  to  Rapid  (  it) .  south  Dakota,  where 

until  188        it.    ;l o  ated   in    Deadwood,  where   he 

"  •!« i   the  bar  until   1913,  when   bi I    impaired   health   h- 

iad  gain*  d  a  prominent   place  a-  an  able  and  repre- 
n    to   Iii     elii  tits'   inti  rests  was  proverbial.     Hi 

tl "Iii    and  action   and   was  recognized  a-  a   leader  in   his 

ii  mbei    oi    the    in    i    territorial   convention   of   Sot  th    Dakota, 

I  also  Bill  d  tbe  same  position  in  Deadv i  foi   a  number 

.1    to   repre     tit    Lav  rem " 

i1  tliu     left  the  nii| s  oi  bis  individualitj 

u  d  his  efforts  have  been  attended  with  results   bei 

in      filth.     To   him   and   his   wife   have   been    bom    three 

'    Frederick    II.   u  hitfield    i     ■ attoi  i Po  tl I.  Ore- 

1 -  for I;,    rice  presidi  ill   ol   i  h     Bank  ol   Spearfish  bur 

01    S.    |i.  i  hilds   &    Company  :    and  James 
\\  ..I 

;    i  |   I  Deadwood  and  afterward  matriculated 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1071 

in  the  University  of  Michigan,  while  still  later  lie  attended  the  University  of  South  Dakota. 
When  nineteen  years  of  age  he  amis  employed  by  Selden  Lewis  in  his  abstract  office  in 
Vermillion.  He  had  previously  learned  the  printer's  trade,  which  he  followed  for  a  time, 
and  he  was  also  a  stenographer  in  his  father's  olliee.  These  various  employments  com- 
manded hi-  attention  until  a  iter  la1  had  completed  his  professional  education  and  was 
admitted  to  the  liar  on  the  11th  of  August,  1907.  He  then  began  practicing  in  Deadwood, 
becoming  the  associate  of  his  Father  in  •' of  that  year.  The  partnership  is  still  main- 
tained, although  the  senior  member  of  the  firm  is  now  practically  retired.  Mr.  Fowler  con- 
tinues in  the  general  practice  of  law  save  that  he  does  not  take  criminal  eases.  He  pays 
particular  attention  to  commercial  law  and  is  the  legal  representative  of  various  wholesale 
houses.  He  is  likewise  interested  in  local  mining  propositions  and  is  the  owner  of  eonsider- 
able  property. 

In  April,  1908,  Mr.  Fowler  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Meckie  L.  Peterson,  who 
was  horn  in  Vermillion,  this  state,  a  daughter  of  .lames  and  Anna  Peterson.  The  father, 
who  was  a  farmer,  is  now  living  retired  in  Vermillion.  He  served  as  a  soldier  in  the  Civil 
war.  becoming  a  member  of  an  Illinois  regiment,  with  which  he  continued  at  the  front 
throughout  the  period  of  hostilities.  He  lias  held  numerous  township  offices  in  the  locality 
in  which  he  resides  and  has  also  filled  some  city  offices  in  Vermillion.  He  comes  of  Danish 
ancestry.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fowler  have  been  horn  two  children:  James  R.,  who  was  born 
in   April,    1909;    and   Richard   M.,   in   January,   1913. 

ilr.  Fowler  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  but  has  never  sought 
nor  desired  olliee.  He  is  a  member  of  the  l!ene\  olml  1'iotective  Order  of  Elks  and  of  the 
Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  He  has  always  been  interested  in  athletics  and  manly  sports 
and  while  at  school  at  Vermillion  was  general  manager  of  athletics  and  made  the  state 
record  for  the  hundred  yard  dash.     He  also  obtained  a  scholarship  prize  while  at  the  State 

University.     He  now    i :entrates  his  energies  upon  his  professional  duties  and  his  powers 

along  that  line  are  constantly  expanding  ami  have  gained  for  him  a  position  of  distinction 
among   the  younger  members  of  the  Deadwood  bar. 


JAMES  P.  TURNER. 


James  P.  Turner  is  conducting  a  general  blacksmithing  and  woodworking  establishment 
and  general  repair  shop  al  Faulkton  and  is  thus  closely  associated  with  industrial  activity 
there.  He  was  born  in  Elgin  county,  Ontario,  Canada.  December  1,  1S5S,  a  son  of  James 
and  Mary  (Jardine)  Turner,  natives  of  Scotland,  the  mother  being  but  a  young  girl  when 
tli.'  family  removed  to  Canada.  The  father  was  about  twenty-live  years  of  age  when  he 
became  a  resident  of  that  country.  In  the  land  of  hills  and  leather  he  had  previously  learned 
the  carpenter's  trade  and  in  the  new  world  he  carried  on  contracting  and  building  until  his 
death,  which  occurred  in  March,  1S04,  when  his  son  James  was  about  five  years  of  age.  In 
the  fall  of  1893  the  mother  came   to   the   United   Stales  ami   now  resides  with   her  son   in 

'  ton. 

The  family  numbered   five  children,  of  whom  James  V.  Turner  is  the  third   in   order  of 

birth.     He  attended   (he   public  schools  of  Canad id  at    the  age  of  nineteen   year-  beg    n 

learning  tic   blacksmith      ,  if   which   la'   served   a    lour  years'  apprenticeship.     In   1883 

ii     came  to  Dak. .in   territory    ami   worked  in   Watertown   for  a  year,  removing  thence   in  the 

spring  of  1884  to  Faulk  county,     lie  opened  a  shop  at   I. a   F i.  then  the  county  seat,  and  he 

was  one  of  the  first   to  establish  a  blacksmithing  business  in  Faulkton  when  the  county  seat 

removed  to  that   plan..     He  has  continuously  engaged  in  blacksmithing  there  save  while 

In.  served  as  postmaster,  ami  he  is  now  operating  a  general  repair  shop  and  doing  both  black- 

''''"-  and  w Iworking,  having  a   well  equipped  plant.     He  is  likewi  e  proprietor  of  (lie 

leading  drug  tore  in  Faulkton,  which  is  being  managed  by  In  son,  Hugh  A.,  while  the 
fa1  net   devotes   In-  enl tent  ton  to  industrial  pursuits, 

On  the  3d  of  February.  Isst.  Mr.  Turner  was  united  in  marriage  In  Miss  Belle  K. 
Puntine,  a  native  of  Ontario,  Canada,  and  a  daughter  of  John  and  Margaret  (McDonald) 
Puntine,  win.  have  pas  ed  away.  To  Mr.  and  Mis.  Turner  were  horn  live  children,  as  follows: 
Jessie  A.,  who  is  the  wife  of  I-:.  E.  Aaron,  a  ranchman  residing  at  Billings,  Montana;  Hugh  A., 


HISTORY  <  >F  Si  UTII   DAK<  >TA 

i   I  .  .it    Faulkton;    F'rank    \..  who  resides  :'t    home  and  has 

-■•  in  civil  engineering  at   the  South   Dakota   State  School  of  Mines  at  Rapid 

[ui  :.  ]   i:   and  i  harles  J.,  both  ol      I are  attending  school  and  are  >till  at  home. 

The  «  other  passed  awaj   December  l"'.  rami,  ami  her  death  was  deeply  regretted  bj 

her  many   friends. 

-Mr.   Turner   is    well   known   in   Masonic   circles,    holding    membership    in   tin'    lodge   and 
chapter  .>t  Faull  I   mastet   oi  the  former,  while  in  the  lattei   he  has  served  as 

II.-  has  attai i  the  Knight   Templar  degree  in  Redfield  Commander]   ami  lie  is 

ever  rm  to  the  teachings  ol   the  craft.     At  the  present  writing  he  is  serving  as    sec 

retary   of   both   the   lodge  and  chapter.     He   also   belongs   to   the   Ancient    Ordei    ol    I  nited 

Workmen,  the   Modern   Brotherhood  of  America   and  the   Modern   Wood n  of  America.     Jn 

is  beliel   he  is  a    Baptist,  while  his  political   faith  is  that   of  the  republican  party. 

He  i-  as  "i i  its  prominent    representatives   in   Faulk  county  and  he  served  as 

postma  I  lulktoi lei    the  administration   of   President   Taft.     He   "as  also  railed 

to  tin I   mayor  and  then  after  being  oul   ol  the  position  for  a  ti was  reelected  and 

ond  year  as  chief   executive  oi   the  city,  to  which   he  gives  a   business- 
iive  administration.     He  has  been  a  member  of  the  board  of  education  for  a 
numbei   o         •  ■   .  i-  a  director  of  the  Providence  Hospital  and  lends  hearty  aid  and  coopera- 
to  all  movements  that  are  of  value  and  worth  to  the  city. 


JOHN    K.    FORMIS,    \i     D 


Dr.  John  K.  Formis,  an  able  and  successful  young  physician  and  surgeon  oi  Lennox,  Smith 

Dakota,   has    practiced    in   that   city   since    1:110  and    has   won  an   enviable   reputation   as   a 

representative  ol    the   profession.     His  birth  occurred   in  Germany  on   the  3d  of  July,   L880, 

ents  being  Oscar  and  Mary  (Cassilly)   Formis.    The  lather  is  deceased,  but  the  mother 

survives  and  now    makes  her  in. me  in  Florence,  Italy. 

John  K.  Formis  acquired  his  education  in  the  Real  Gymnasium  of  his  native  country  and 

|iientl]   studied  chemi  trj    Eoi   two  years.     Having  determined  upon  a  professional  career 

and  desiring  to  enjoy  the  greater  opportunities  of  the  new  world,  he  crossed  the  Atlantic  to 

I    i     I  nited    States    and    matriculated    in    the    Northwestern    I  niversity    Medical    School    of 

...   Illinois,   from   which   institui lie  was   graduated   in    1909.     He  began    practice  in 

1 '■   bul  at   the  end  oi  a  yeai  c i  to  Lennox,  smith  Dakota,  which  has  since  remained 

cei i'  his  professional   labors.     His   practice  has  steadily  grown  with  the   increase  of 

population,   for   he  has   demonstrated   his  skill   and   abilit]    in   successfully   coping  with  the 

intricate    problems  that    continually   confront    the   physician   in   his  efforts  to  rest health 

ami  prolong  life.     He  writes  the  "Department   of  Health"  for  the  local  papei    and  has  made 

lua  blc  and  inst  i  uctive  feature  of  the  joui  rial, 

In    \ie'n  i.   1907,  Dr.  Formis  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mi-s  Avis  Thompson,  a  daughter 

of  Tlmm.      riiompson,  of  I  tah.     He  is  a   Protestanl   in  religious  faith  and  politically  a   pro- 

mblican       Fraternal!]    lie  i     identified  with   Lennox   Lodge,  No.  35,  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 

.•  Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  acting  as  examining  physician  for  the  local  organiza- 

n  of  the  lattei  order.     Dr.  Formis  is  popular  in  both  professional  and  social  circles  of  his 

unity  ami  has  man]    friends  who  esteem  him  highly. 


ADAM    IM(  IIAIMlSuN. 


■■     ill-   able   president    of   the    Firs!    National    Bank   ol    Gettysburg,  was 
Toledo.  Illinois,  on  the  24th  oi   October,   1861,  a   son  of  William  and  Nancy   (Miller) 
.    tivoly  of    England   and   of  Ohio.     When   sixteen   years  of  ace  the 
tn  the  I  nited   -i  it.      and  alter  residing  in  New    STork  cit]    for  a  time  made 
I    locating  in   Illinois.     Subsequently  he  became  a   resident  of  Ohio  but  re- 
turned to  the  Prai    e    tate    where  he  passed  awaj    in    L899.     He  devoted  the  greater  pari   of 

i     I. nt   was  at    various  times  engaged  in  milling  and  also  gave 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1073 

line  attention  to  merchandising.  The  mother  of  our  subject  passed  away  when  he  was  but 
11  infant  and  Mr.  Richardson  was  married  .1  second  and  a  third  time.  One  child  was  born 
to  his  second  marriage. 

Adam  Richardson,  who  is  the  youngest  of  the  four  children  born  to  William  and  Nancy 

(Miller)   Richardson,   received  his  education   in  the  district  schools  of  Illinois.     Ho  in i 

at  home  until  he  was  twenty-one  years  of  age  and  the  following  year  his  marriage  occurred. 
He  followed  agricultural  pursuits  in  Illinois  for  about  ten  years  and  then  engaged  in  the 
mercantile  business  in  Toledo,  that  state,  for  eleven  years.  At  the  expiration  of  that  period 
he  came  to  South  Dakota  and  located  at  Gettysburg,  purchasing  the  First  National  Bank, 
rhich  "as  rounded  as  a  slate  hank  but  was  reorganized  as  a  national  hank  in  L906.  Mr. 
Richardson  is  president  of  the  institution  and  the  excellent  condition  of  its  affairs  is  due  in 
no  small  measure  to  his  sound  business  judgment  and  executive  ability,  lie  devotes  the 
greater  part  of  his  time  to  his  duties  as  hank  president  and  has  gained  a  high  standing  in 
local  financial  circles.     He  also  owns  land  in  this,  state. 

Mr.  Richardson  was  married  in  February,  1884,  to  -Miss  Carrie  Stewart,  who  was  born 
near  1  liarleston,  Illinois,  and  is  a  daughter  of  William  and  Telitha  (Beavers)  Stewart.  Her 
parents,  who  were  born  respectively  in  Kentucky  and  Illinois,  are  now  living  in  Cumberland 

c itv.   Illinois.      The   father   is   by  occupation   a  tanner.     Four  children   have   been   burn  to 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Richardson,  namely:  Claude,  a  carpenter  and  contractor  residing  at  home; 
Bessie,  the  wife  oi  Thomas  Carroll,  cashier  of  the  Greenup  State  Bank  at  Greenup,  Illinois; 
Lola,  v,  ho  married  R.  L.  Yanderhoof,  agent  for  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railroad 
a)  I  dgeley,  North  Dakota;  and  Ross,  who  is  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  at  Gettys- 
burg and  resides  with  his  parents. 

Mr.  Richardson  is  a  republican  and  for  four  years  served  as  mayor  of  Gettysburg  and 
while  living  in  Toledo.  Illinois,  was  tor  twelve  years  a  member  of  the  city  council  there. 
Fraternally  he  belongs  to  Gettysburg  Lodge,  No.  11,  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  He 
is  characterized  by  energy,  business  insight  and  integritj  and  these  qualities  have  pained 
him  both  the  respect  and  the  good  will  oi  all  who  have  been  brought  into  contact  with  him. 


WILLIAM  R.  HALL. 


William  K.  Hall  is  now  practically  living  retired  at  Faulkton,  although  he  still  owns 
valuable  farm  property  whereon  farming  is  carried  on  extensively,  although  it  was  previ- 
ously devoted  to  stockraising.  He  was  born  in  Carthage,  New  York,  August  t.  L858,  and 
is  a  son  of  Roland  and  Esther  (Wooden)  Hall,  also  natives  of  the  Empire  state,  born  in  1836 
and  1838  respectively.  In  early  life  the  father  engaged  in  the  milling  business,  afterward 
turned  his  attention  to  speculation  and  still  later  became  a  farmer.  Removing  to  the  west, 
lie  settled  first  in  Illinois  and  afterward  in  Iowa,  where  he  passed  away.  His  widow  survives 
and  is  now  living  in   Portland,  Oregon. 

William   R.   Hall,  the  eldest   of   four  children,  attended   school  at   Wayne.   Illinois,   later 

continued   Ins  education   in   the  Elgin    (Illinois)    Academj    and   afterward   beca a    pupil    in 

the  Tabor  College  and  the  Business  College  of  Keokuk,  Iowa.  When  nineteen  years  of  age 
he  began  working  for  others  and  was  thus  employed  until  he  was  about  twenty-live  years 
of  age.  In  1884  lie  came  to  South  Dakota  and  settled  on  a  claim  three  miles  west  of  Faulk- 
ton. He  ^till  owns  the  old  homestead  and  resided  thereon  continuously  until  Bill,  covering 
a  period  of  more  than  twenty-seven  years,  during  which  time  he  brought  his  fields  to  a  high 
state  of  cultivation  and  to  his  farm  added  many  valuable  improvements.  He  then  removed 
to  Faulkton.  where  he  built  hi-  present  resilience,  but  Still  owns  three  hundred  and  twenty 
acres  of  valuable  farm  land  which  he  rents  to  others.  He  was  also  extensive!}  engaged  in 
the  --tuck  business,  keeping  and  feeding  high  grade  stock  and  deriving  from  his  annual  sales 
a  must,  gratifying  income. 

i)n  the  13th  oi  February,  1883,  Mr.  Ball  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth  Wolf, 
who  was  bom  in  Jones  county.  Iowa,  her  parent-  being  Michael  and  Adelia  (Drumheller) 
Wolf,  natives  of  Virginia,  born  in  the  year-,  1831  and  1841  respectively.  Mr.  Wolf  was  a 
contractor  and  builder  and  in  the  year  186]  removed  to  Iowa.  There  he  enlisted  as  a  private 
in  an  Iowa   colunteet   regiment,  with  which  he  served  for  four  years  or  during  the  war.     At 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

when  the  country  no  longer  needed  his  aid,  he  returned  to  [owa,  where  he  has  since 
continued,  now  living  retired  Bluff.     Eis  wife  also  survives.     He  has  been  prom- 

imunity  in  which  he  makes  his  home  and  for  a  number  of  years  served  on 
tho  b  I  ion. 

Mrs.  Hall  was  the  second  in  order  of  birth  in  her  parents'  family  of  nine  children  and 

iiirod  in  the  schools  of  Sergeant  Bluff.     By  her  marriage  she  lias  become 

the  mother  of  two  children.     Uaj    i  ,  is  the  wife  of  Justus  J.  Champlin,  of  Powell,  Wyoming, 

who  formerly  followed  the  profession  oi  teaching  but  is  now  engaged  in  general  agricultural 

pursuit  lamplin  have  two  children,  Arthur  and  Dorothy  Elizabeth.   William 

.1.   Hall   wedded   Miss  B ids  and   resides   in    Powell,   Wyoming,  where  he  is   fanning 

in  1. 
Both   Mr.  and  -Mis.   Hall  hold  membership  in  the  Congregational  church  and  the  latter 

is  ;,  ,,,,.„ the  Ladies    lid  Society.     She  is  also  connected  with  the  Tuesday  I  lub,  which 

lull.     In  politics  Mr.  Hall  is  a  republican  and  for  two  terms,  or  from  1911  to 
19X4    ,,  |    [the   office  of   county   auditor,  while  sunn-  years   prior  to   that  he  was 

count}  on o   fea  He  likewise  served  on  the  board  of  education  for  many 

years  and  is  a  stalwart  champion  of  the  cause  of  education,  realizing  the  worth  of  the  schools 
ning  the  young  Eot  the  responsibilities  and  duties  that  come  in  later  life.  His  own 
career  has  been  marked  by  steady  progress  which  is  the  result  of  intelligently  directed  thrift, 
industrj  and  determination,  and  while  not  now  actively  engaged  in  farm  work,  he  is 
muni,,  o    j   the  mosl   successful  and  enterprising  agriculturists  of  Faulk  county. 


WILLIAM    EDWARD   !•  LHLI  MAX.  M.   D. 

\ 1 1 1 1  ii-    the   up-to-date  and   successful   physicians  and   surgeons   oi    Lead   is  Dr.   William 

Edward   Fehliman,  who  has  gained  a   high  place  in   local  circles  of  his   profession.     He  was 

born  neat    Goshen,  Indiana,  on   the    L6th  of  September,   1880,  a   son  of   Robert   and  Amanda 

.  .,    Fehliman.     The   father  was   born   in  Berne,  Switzerland,  and  as  he  was  early  left 

an  orphan,  came  to    America  with  two  brothers  when  but  a  child  of  eight  years.    They  settled 

ortli    ifti  nvard  went  to  De  Kalb  county,  Indiana,  where  Robert   Fehlil 

trade.     In  1861  he  enlisted  in  the  Twenty-ninth  Indiana  Volunteei 

ei     d    for  four  years  and  three  months  as  a  private.     He  later   followed  his 

United    States    Vrmj    for  one   year,  hut    at    the  end   ,,i    thai    time   returned   to 

I),.  Kalb  Indiana,  and  in    1867  removed  to  the  vicinity  of  South  Omaha,   Nebraska! 

I  he   Elkhorn   valley  (here,      lie  and  his  wife  both  survive  and  make 

'  uming   nty,  Nebraska,     lie  is  living  retired,  as  his  former  labor  enabled 

imulate  mure  than  a  competence,  and  the  evening  of  his  life  i>  being  spent  in  well 

i     the  mill   in  -  d<  r  oi    birth  in  a    Family  oi   nine  children.     He  wa     n  ared 
bra  ka,  and   his   elementary   education    was  acquired   in   a    log  school! 

quently  attended  the  high  scl I  oi    Beemer,  Nebraska,  from  which  he  wag 

iol    I,     became  a   railway   telegraph   operator,   working    in    thai 
Northwestern,   the  Chicago,   Burlington  .S    Quincy,  the   Northenj 

Short    I  Railroads,     Owing  in  operator's  paralysis  he  gave  up  this 

ont     Normal    Scl 1   at    Fremont,   Nebraska,   where    he   prepared 

medicine.      After  a  year  spent    there   he   matriculated    in    1902    in 

medical   department    of   the    University    ol    Chicago.      In    1906  he 

o     \l.   p.  and  completed  his  professional  preparation  by  t>  pen! 

i  kit    time  he  was  in   the   Milwaukee  General   Hospital  and 

,  i   the  I.  <  ountj    (111.)    Hospital.     In  July,   I'm-,  he  ..Hue 

■   .i      1 1  d  opened  an  office  for  the  practic f  his  profession,     hi  the  inter- 

line  as  a  successful  phi    icia I  sine  con.  I  icing  an  aide 

i    approved    methods  ol    treatment.      He  keeps   in   touch   with 

the  iu  the  field     idical  and  surgical   research  and  gives  his  patients 

ng  1  nowledge  of  the  medical  fraternity.     He  is  a  member 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1077 

of  the  Black  Hills  Medical  Society  and  the  South  Dakota  State  Medical  Society  and  takes  a 
great  interest  in  their  proceedings. 

In  January,  1911,  Dr.  Fehliman  was  united  in  marriage  with  Miss  Lola  Shackleford,  of 
Lead.  The  Doctor  is  a  member  of  Beemer  (Nebr.)  Lodge,  No.  353,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.;  Golden 
Belt  Chapter,  No.  35,  R.  A.  M.,  of  Lead;  and  Lead  Commandery,  No.  18,  K.  T.  He  affiliates 
with  the  republican  party  but  has  not  been  active  in  politics.  Since  1909  he  has  been  super- 
intendent of  the  Lawrence  county  board  of  health  and  has  done  able  work  in  that  connection, 
paying  especial  attention  to  public  hygiene.  He  is  fond  of  outdoor  life  and  finds  much  of 
his  recreation  in  hunting.  Professionally  he  holds  the  respect  of  his  colleagues  and  of  the 
public,  and  as  a  man  and  citizen  is  held  in  high  esteem  by  all  who  know  him,  as  in  all 
relations  of  life  he  conforms  his  conduct  to  high  ethical  standards. 


JOHN  L.  KEATING. 


John  L.  Keating  is  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Keating  Creamery  Company  of  Yank- 
ton and  as  such  is  a  well  known  and  enterprising  business  man  of  the  city.  He  was  born 
in  Janesville,  Wisconsin,  on  the  1st  of  October,  1SS6,  a  son  of  Edward  and  Mary  E.  (Breen) 
Keating.  The  father  was  a  contractor,  devoting  his  life  to  that  work.  He  has  passed  away, 
but  the  mother  survives  and  makes  her  home  in  Yankton.  The  ancestors  of  the  family  came 
from  Ireland. 

In  the  graded  schools  of  Janesville  John  L.  Keating  pursued  his  education  until  he 
reached  the  age  of  fourteen  years,  when  he  started  out  in  life  on  his  own  account,  entering 
the  office  of  the  Sioux  Falls  Press.  He  was  afterward  with  the  Argus-Leader  of  Sioux  Falls 
for  three  years  and  in  1913  he  came  to  Yankton  to  join  his  brother  in  the  conduct  of  a 
creamery  business.  He  was  made  secretary  ami  treasurer  of  the  company  and  so  continues". 
This  is  a  leading  enterprise  of  Yankton  and  its  trade  is  constantly  expanding,  owing  to  the 
capable  direction  and  wise  business  management  of  the  partners. 

On  the  23d  of  August,  1909,  Mr.  Keating  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth  C. 
Cross,  a  daughter  of  Kirkwood  Colin  and  Agnes  (Pugg)  Cross,  both  of  whom  are  deceased. 
Mrs.  Keating  was  reared  and  educated  in  Sioux  Falls  and  by  her  marriage  have  been  born 
a  son  and  daughter,  Austin  Brown  and  Mary  Jane.  The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that 
of  the  Catholic  church  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Keating  are  active  in  its  charities.  In  politics  he  is 
a  republican,  but,  while  interested  in  all  matters  of  progressive  citizenship,  is  not  an  office 
seeker.  He  finds  recreation  in  an  occasional  game  of  golf,  but  business  claims  the  greater 
part  of  his  attention.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Commercial  Association  and  acts  in  connection 
with  that  organization  for  the  upbuilding  and  progress  of  the  city. 


CAPTAIN  FREDERICK  BONSEY. 

Captain  Frederick  Bonsey,  of  Pierre,  South  Dakota,  carefully  supervises  his  invested 
interests  and  has  contributed  in  substantial  measure  to  the  business  development  and  pros- 
perity of  the  city.  A  native  of  Maine,  he  was  bom  in  Ellsworth,  May  5,  1855,  his  parents 
being  Samuel  and  Susan  (Lords)  Bonsey,  both  of  whom  were  descended  from  old  New 
England  families.  The  first  of  the  Bonsey  family  came  to  America  from  Scotland  early  in 
the  seventeenth  century,  making  settlement  in  Maine  and  through  generations  represents 
tives  of  the  name  have  been  seafaring  men.  Samuel  Bonsey  was  a  sea  captain,  devoting  his 
entire  active  life  to  that  vocation.  His  death  occurred  in  1896  when  he  had  readied  the 
venerable  age  of  eighty-six  years.  His  family  numbered  ten  children,  all  of  whom  are  yet 
living,  excepting  Edward,  who  passed  away  in  June,  1915,  and  the  youngest  is  fifty-four 
years  of  age.     Two  of  the  sons  are  sea  captains. 

Captain    Bonsey  of  this  review  attended   th immon  schools  until  his   fourteenth   year 

when,  following  the  family  precedent,  he  went  to  sea.  shipping  before  the  mast,  lie  sailed 
out  of  New  York  for  eight  years  in  the  West  Indies,  Windward  Islands  and  South  American 
trade  and  subsequently  became  captain  of  the  sch ier  Senator,  plying  between  New   Xork 


5T<  iRY  i  >F  S(  lU  I'll   DAKl  >'l  \ 

mining  then  He  sum    his  share  of  excite nt  and  dangers 

ami  when  in  a  rcmini  ates  uianj    intere  ting  experiences  ol  those  .days.     In   L883 

command  and  came  west,  settling  i shorl   time  in  Minneapolis,  bul   later 

in  the  same  year  rei  For  a  time  he  resided  in  Spink  county  and 

later  in  Sully  county,  when    lie  took   uj istead,  preemption  and  tree  claims.     Later  he 

uk  county  and   al    Ashton  conducted  the   Bonsej    Hotel   for  three  years.     In 

tal  was  establ      ed   at    Pierre,  lie  removed   to  thai   citj    and   served 

a-  the  first  chol  ol   i  0  itel,  remaining  in  that   connection  foi   three  years,  when  he 

to  w  taurant    business  on    lii     own   account.     He  continued   therein 

with  irro\>  ■  for  sixteen  years,  having  one  ol    the   first   class  establishments  ol   the 

md  iMijoyin  al  patronage.     In    l'.Hi   he  sold  that    business  and  then  entered 

imiin«   business,  being  one  of   the  organizers  and  a   director  ol   The   Hield   Canning 

li    i     also  manager.     Their  onlj    line   is  I atoes  and   thej    now    have 

thousand   tomal  out    which   thej    cultivate   themselves.     This   company    is   one 

ol    I'i.  :    importanl    commercial   productive  institutions.     He  is  likewise  the  owner  oi 

ii    m  ty,   i which   he  derives  a  gratifying  annual   income. 

On  the  rth  ol   February,   L886,  was  celebrated  the  rriagc  oi   Captain   Bonsey  and  Miss 

Frances   Winter,  a  daughter  ol    Nicholas  and   Mary   Winter,  of   Boscobel,  Wisconsin,  and  they 
lildren,  Ruth  and  Andrew.     Mr.  Bonsey  exercises  his  right  oi   franchise  in  support 

men  and  measures  of  i In-  republican  party.     I atters  of  citizenship  he  is  thoroughly 

i   i     supports  all  measures  of  public  improvement   and  does  everything   in  his  power 
to  advance  those   interests   which   are  a   matter  of   civic  virtue  and   civic   pride.     His  chief 
ol    rei    cation  are  hunting  and   fishing  and  he  has  hunted   big  game   in  all   sections  oi 
the   northwest,   bringing    off   many   trophies   ol    the  chase.      Fraternally    he   is   .1    member  of 
\    1 1.  1  .   W.     In   Ins  broad  and  varied  experiences  he  lias  learned   much  con- 
cerning the  e ■.  1    valuations  of  life  and  lias  due  regard    foi    all   those   forces  which   make 

for  the  benefit   and   upbuilding  of  the  community    and   which  count   as   factors  in   those  warm 
friendships   which   make  life   worth   living. 


DAVID  JAMES  CARSON,  M.   D. 

Dr.    David   James   Car a    successful    medical    practitionei    ol    Faulkton,   was   born   at 

Ottawa,   Canada,    November    16,    1866,   his    parents   being    Archibald   and   Charlotte    (Gehan) 

Carson,  the  foi r  born   in   Ireland  about    L820  and  the  litter  in  Scotland  about    1828.     They 

1 ii-   people  oi  1  jnada   but   never  removed  to  the  United  States. 

li,  1  arson  attended  school  in  1  ana. la.  when-  he  mastered  the  genera]  branches  of  learn- 
ing, and  a  preparation  for  a  professional  career  entered  the  Jefferson  Medical  College  oi 
I'hiliulolphia,   from    which   he   was  graduated    in   the  class   of    L894.     He  also  attended   other 

ni.de  i|    1     md  .lid  hospital  work,  spending  some  time  in  the  general  hospital  at   Bridge 

pi  .1     1  ..mi. .  1 1.  nt .   while   foi    three   nths   he   was  a   student    in  Tulane    1  niversitj    at    New 

11  .  Louisiana.     His  broad  study  and  early  hospital  experience  well  qualified  him  to  enter 
rivntc   practice  of   medicine.     His   professional   course,  however,  did   not    immedi- 
ately  follow   hi-   publii     chool   training,   for   in   the   meantime   he   had   provided    for   ins  own 
.upport.   beginning    work   at    the  age  ol    fifteen   years   in   the   employ   oi    a    railroad   company; 

1     el 1    ioi    a    11 bei    irms  before  he  left   (ana. la   and  name  to  the  United 

In   isss  he  traveled  through   Montana,  working   for  others,  and  in   L890  he  returned 
I.,  Lake  up  the    itudj    ol    medicine,  to  which  he  devoted  the   veins  ol    1891,    L892J 

flavin |.l.  ted   his  course  in   the  Jefferson    Medical   College,   he  spent   a 

pital   work   in   the  eastern   states,  gaining   the  broad   experience  and 

,     that    .nil.     hospital    work    ran    bring.      In     Is'.i,     he    arrived    in    South     Dakota, 
Faulkton.   where   he    practiced    for   three   year,.      He   (hen    returned   to    Michigan] 

rol until   L906,  when  he  once  more  located  in   Faulkton,  where 

general  1 tice.     He  is  also  a  landowner  and  operates  a  large  farm 

..voted   to  the  cultivation   of  cereals   besl    adapted   to  soil  and  climate  and 

The  major  port  ion  of  his  time  and  attention,  however,  is  given  to  his 

,,g  so   rapidlj    that    when    Dr.    I.    J,   I  00k   of   Chicago   came   td 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1079 

Faulkton  he  was  admitted  to  a  partnership  bj  Dr.  I  arson.  The  latter  is  now  a  member  of 
tin-  smith  Dakota  state  Medical  Society  and  also  of  the  American  Medical  Association. 

i  in  the  2d  of  July,  1910,  Dr.  (  arson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ida  Knapp,  a  native 
of  Baj  i  ity.  Michigan,  and  a  daughter  of  William  Knapp.  Mr.  Knapp  still  survives,  having 
now   attained  thi    age  oi   eightj   years. 

In  politics  Dr.  <  arson  is  a  democrat  but  lias  never  aspired  to  office  and  in  fad  has 
refused  to  accepl  political  positions.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian  church  ami  is  a 
well  knew  11  Mason,  holding  membership  in  the  lodge  ami  chapter  at  Faulkton,  the  Knight 
Templar  commandery  at  Redfield  and  in  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Aberdeen.  In  his  practice  lie 
finds  ample  opportunity  to  exemplify  the  principles  of  the  craft  and  again  and  again  he 
extends  a  helping  hand  where  it  is  needed.  He  has  never  regarded  lightly  his  obligations  to 
his  fellows  nor  the  work  of  his  profession  and  is  deeply  interested  in  everything  which  lead, 
to  bring  to  man  the  key  to  the  complex  mystery  which  we  call   life. 


WILLIAM   II.  RICE. 


William  If.  Kieiv  editor  and  owner  of  the  Faulkton  Record,  was  horn  at  Waupaca.  Wis 
consin,  June  26,  18.vs.  a  .-on  of  Henry  II.  and  Sarah  J.  (Watson)  line,  natives  of  Clymer, 
\.w  York,  and  of  Pennsylvania  respectively.  The  father  in  early  life  was  employed  by  a 
lame  lumber  company  in  the  capacity  of  timber  estimator  and  he  engaged  in  mining  in 
California  for  about  five  years.  He  thin  returned  to  the  middle  west,  settling  at  Ogdens- 
burg,  Wisconsin,  where  he  earned  on  farming.  Later  he  removed  to  Waupaca,  where  he  was 
identified  with  lumbei    interests  for  a  number  of  years,  making  his  home  at   that   place  until 

his  death.     In  early  life  lie   had  also  taught   scl 1  to  some  extent.     He  never  sought    nor  held 

public  office,  preferring  always  to  concentrate  hi-  efforts  upon  his  business  interests.  His 
wile  passed  away  several  year-  prior  to  hi-  demise. 

William  H.  Rice  pursued  his  early  education  in  the  district  schools  near  his  birthplace, 
attended  the  high  school  iii  Waupaca  and  a  business  college  in  Milwaukee.  Wisconsin.  From 
early  youth  he  depended  upon  his  own  resources,  beginning  work  for  others  when  hut  eleven 
years  of  age.  He  was  employed  in  various  ways  until  he  had  passed  his  twentieth  birthday, 
when  he  began  learning  the  printer's  trade,  continuing  in  the  service  of  others  until  he  came 
to  South    Dakota   in    1890.     lie  then   established   business  on  his  own   account   as   a   partner 

of  M.   I'.  Springer,  who  was  c lucting  the  Faulk  County  Record.     This  partnership  existed 

For  about  two  years,  at   tl ml  id'  which  time  he  disposed  of  his  interests  and   returned  to 

Waupaca,  where  he  was  employed  as  a  printei  for  four  years.  At  the  end  of  that  time  he 
igain  went  to  Faulkton,  where  he  worked  at  In-  trade  for  two  or  three  year-  and  then  pur- 
chased the  Faulkton  Record,  in  the  ownership  of  which  he  had  a  partner  for  about  eighteen 
months.  Since  that  time  In-  ha-  conducted  tie  paper  alone,  issuing  it  weekly,  and  hi-  plant 
is  also  equipped  for  all  kind-  of  job  printing  as  well  as  for  newspaper  publication.  Into 
other  business   fields   he  ha-  extended  hi-  efforts  and   i-   now  a  stockholder  in   the   Faulkton 

|ir  (  ompany,  He   Faulkton   F; :rs   Elevatoi   Company  and  the  Faulkton  Hospital  Company. 

lie  likewise  owns  residence  properties  in  Faulkton  and  a  number  of  unimproved  hits.    Sueeess 

has  attended  his  efforts  1 ause  he  ha'-   closely  applied  himself  to  the  business  in   which  he 

embarked  a-  a  young  tradesman,  never  dissipating  his  efforts  over  a  wide  field.     Hi-  applica 

tion,   In-   persistency    oi    purpose  and  hi-  1 aide  dealings  have  enable,!   him   to  overcome 

all  difficulties  and  obstacles  and  work   his  wa\    steadily  upward. 

In  April.  1893,  Mr.  Rice  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma  Oertel,  a  nali\ Long 

Prairie.  Wisconsin,  and  a   daughter  ot   Alonzo   F.  and   Saral rtel,  the   former  a    farmer  l>.\ 

occupation.  Our  subject  and  hi-  wife  have  on,-  child,  Grace,  who  was  graduated  from  Huron 
i  ollege  with  the  class  of  L913  and  i,  now   teaching  -1 1  at   Mellette. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Rice  has  always  been  an  earnest  republican  and  his  fellow 
town-men.  appreciative  oi  hi-  worth  and  ability,  have  called  him  to  public  office,     lie  served 

as  city  auditoi    for  aboul   a   pear  and   for   four  year-  was  registei   of  ds  of  Faulk  countj 

Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  Ha-  Independent  Order  of  odd  Fellows  as  a  member  of  both 

subordinate   lodge  and  encam] nt.   in   which   he   has   passed   all  of  the  chairs.      He   is   likewise 

a  Knight   of   Pythias  and   i-  identified   with   various   fraternal   insurance  orders.     Those   who 


HISTORY    l  IF  S<  »l HI   DAKOTA 

him  >|.i;ik  of  liim  in  terms  o£  high  regard,  recognizing  in  him  a  public-spirited  citizen 

I  to  the  besl  ■     mmunity  and  who  in  all  the  relations  of  life 

up  to  high  stani   i  aanhood. 


PETEB   NEST] 


Peti  -I    the    enterprising    agriculturists   and    substantial    citizens    of    Split 

ship,  residing  on  section  L6,  owns  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  >d  valuable  land 

and   is  busily  engaged   in   ii-  cultivation.     His   birth   occurred   in   Winneshiek  county,   [owa, 

on  the   l-itli  of  April,   1868,  his  parents   being  Ole  S.  and  Carrie    (Wren)    Neste,  who   were 

ed  and  man  i    way.     in   L865  thej   crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  United  States 

ok  up  their  abode  in   Winneshiek  county,  Iowa,     it  was  in  1877  that  tin'  father  came 

i,   in     family   following   a   year  later,     lie  tiled  on  a   preemption   in   Moodj 

e'onni  •   thereon   tor  six  months   in  order  to   prove  up,  came  tn   Minnehaha 

count}  and  purchased  a  farm  in  Split  Rock  township.     During  the  past  fifteen  years,  however, 

me   with  our  subject.     The  period  of  his  residence  in   this  stale  covers 

thirty  irs,  and  he  has  long   been   numbered  among  the  representative  and  esteemed 

community. 

Peter  Neste  was  reared   in  manhood   under  tin    parental  roof  and  attended   the  common 

s  in  tin-  acquirement  of  an  education.     He  continued  on  the  home  farm  and  assisted  in 

m  until  1899,  when  be  purchased  one  hundred  ami  sixty  acres  of  his  presenl   place 

ok  upliis  abode  thereon.     In   1905  lie  bought  an  adjoining  tract  of  similar  size,  so  thai 

ce     three  hundred   and   twentj    acres.     He  specializes   in   the  raising  of 

nd   hogs  and   ha-   linen    very   successful   in   both   his   farming  and    live  stock 

mviable  reputation  a-  oi   the  prosperous  ami   progressive  citizens 

of  Spl  ownship.     Mr.  Nnsie   is  a   member  oi   the  Lutheran  synod  1   fraternally  is 

■  ii   with   the   Independent   Order  of  Odd   Fellows,  belonging  to   Valley  Springs  Lodge, 
in  all   relations  -a'  life  lie  has  maintained  a   high  standard  of  honor  ami  integrity 
and  l.a-  u-m  the  respect  and  confidence  of  those  who  have  c e  in  contact  with  him. 


.Kili\   P.  Kid  i;t:. 


in   P.  Ivluge  i-  enjoying  a   well  earned  and  well  merited   rest   after  long   years  m   ,  lo  e 

ictivc    ci iiiiiiii    with    agricultural    interests.      Success    came    to    him    in    substantial 

nil  ni  liis  iinin  tn    iin!  close  application  ami  with  a  handso c petence 

the  fruits  of  his  former  toil.  He  was  born  in  Norway,  November  16, 
on  o  P.  0.  and  Mathea  Flatten.  The  familj  name  tn  the  United  States  in 
<1    in    South    Dakota    in    1876,   settling   si\    miles   north   of    Dell    Rapids.      The 

In stead  claim  ami  also  a   timber  claim  and  devoted  his  energies  in   the 

i   and   improvement   of  his  property   until   the  time  ni  his  death,  which   occurred 

lived  till    1910.      diej    were  among    the  pioneer  settlers  of  South   Dakota 

-nl  helpful  interest    in  promoting  the  work  of  general  improvement  and 

ni  which  thej    settled   for  purposes  of  civilization. 

.■ii.  ni   about  seventeen  inns  when  tie-  i . 1 1 1 1 1 1 \   came  in  the  new 

I il     lie     Inline. I     tin'     waunn     maker's     tiade.     which     he     followed     ill 

imiil  he  ci to  Smith   Dakota   in    is;;.     The  seel  i f  the  slain   in 

ii..]   up  to  civilization   and   improvement.      Much  oi    the 

the  govci  nniniii    ami   I  lie  .Ii  -i  i  H  i    "a  ve   little  e\  idence  of 
mcd    into   a    rich    agricultural    region.      Like    his    father,  John   P.   Kluge 

i  iiiiiin  i  claim  in   \l l\   countj   and  concentrated  his  efforts  upon 

mtinuing   to   farm  and   develop   thai    place   until    L905.     The 
,il   tilled   fields  productive  of  good  crops.     He  saved  Ins 

mam I  the  farm   work  and  as  the  years  went  on  a 

In   1905  lie  retired  to  his  presenl   home  in  Colman,  but   -till 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1083 

own-  his  farm  and  lias  added  to  his  original  holdings.  He  also  has  property  in  Clark  county. 
Success  in  substantial  measure  has  crowned  his  labors  and  he  now  gives  his  supervision 
merely  to  his  invested  interests  and  spends  some  time  in  working  in  his  garden  plot  of 
three  acres.  Indolence  and  idleness  are  utterly  foreign  to  his  nature  so  that  he  could  not 
content  himself  without  some  occupation  and  thus  he  whiles  away  the  hours,  finding  pleasure 
in  the  cultivation  and  production  of  garden  produce  He  is  financially  interested  in  import- 
ant business  projects  and  is  now  vice  president  and  one  of  the  directors  of  the  Citizens  State 
Bank  of  Oilman,  in  which  he  owns  considerable  stock,  and  is  also  president  of  the  Farmers 
Elevator  Company. 

In  1880  Mr.  Kluge  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Hannah  Hagen,  a  daughter  of  -101111 
<;.  and  Helen  Hagen,  the  former  a  soldier  of  the  Civil  war  who  was  with  Sherman  in  the 
Atlanta  campaign  and  on  the  march  to  the  sea.  In  the  family  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kluge  are 
seven  children:  Julia,  now  the  wife  of  0.  Hilmoe;  Millie,  the  wife  of  E.  P.  Olson;  Emma, 
wlm  married  D.  L.  Firestone;  Ida,  at  home;  Clara,  the  wife  of  M.  Stevenson;  Matilda,  at 
home;   and  Julius,  who  is  attending  school  at  Humboldt  College  in  Iowa. 

The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  Mr.  Kluge's  polit- 
ical belief  is  that  of  the  republican  party.  He  has  served  as  chairman  of  the  township 
board  oi  supervisors  and  as  assessor  of  Colman.  He  is  now  treasurer  of  the  school  board  and 
for  many  years  served  in  the  same  capacity  on  the  township  board.  Having  retired  from 
business,  he  lias  leisure  for  public  duties,  which  he  discharges  in  a  most  prompt. and  efficient 
manner.  He  and  his  wife  have  led  active,  busy  and  useful  lives,  crowned  with  a  measure 
,,,  success  that  is  the  merited  reward  of  their  earnest  and  intelligently  directed  effort.  They 
certainly  deserve  much  credit  for  what  they  have  accomplished  and  they  are  highly  esteemed 
by  all  who  know   them. 


I.  ALLEN  CORNWELL. 


I.  Allen  Cornwell,  who  is  engaged  in  the  abstract  business  at.  Faulkton,  was  born  at 
Arcade,  New  York,  March  18,  1S53,  a  son  of  John  and  Violetta  (Seaman)  Cofnwell.  The 
father  w-as  born  in  Yorkshire,  England,  and  became  a  marine  in  the  English  navy,  but  when 
a  young  man  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  America  to  become  a  citizen  qf  tjie  United  States.  His 
wife  was  born  in  Herkimer  county,  New  York,  and  they  always  retained  thin-  residence  in 
the  Empire  state. 

I.  Allen  Cornwell  completed  his  education  in  the  Arcade  (N.  Y.'i  A-cademy  and  when 
eighteen  years  of  age  began  learning  the  painter's  trade  in  his  native  town,  where  he  fol- 
lowed the  business  for  about  three  years.  He  then  turned  his  attention  to  newspaper  inter- 
ests as  publisher  of  the  Arcade  Leader  for  about  three  years,  on  the  expiration  of  which 
period  he  devoted  three  years  to  the  study  of  law.  Although  he  was  admitted  t<>  the  bar 
in  1888  he  has  never  practiced  but  he  has  found  his  knowledge  of  law  of  value  in  conducting 
his  own  business.  In  February,  1883,  he  arrived  in  Dakota  territory,  settling  three  miles 
from  La  Foon.  A  party  of  five  made  the  trip  from  Arcade  and  took  up  their  abode  in  the 
same  locality.  After  living  upon  his  farm  for  three  years  Mr.  Cornwell  was  elected  to  the 
office  of  register  of  deeds  and  removed  to  Faulkton,  tilling  the  position  in  an  acceptable 
manner  for  two  years,  at  the  end  of  which  time  he  joined  P.  H.  Wilson  in  organizing  the  Faulk 
County  Abstract  Company.  The  business  was  incorporated  in  1889  and  he  has  since  devoted 
In  entire  time  thereto,  having  now  a  very  complete  set  of  abstracts,  while  in  the  conduci  of 
his  business  he  i-  accurate  and  reliable.  He  is  still  the  owner  of  valuable  farm  lands  in 
Faulk  county  and  his  realty  holdings  include  residence  and  business  property  in  Faulkton. 

In  1885  Mr.  Cornwell  married  Mi.ss  Katie  M.  Deer,  who  was  born  at  Olin,  Iowa,  a  daughter 
of  Chalkley  H.  and  Jane  (Kemp)  Derr,  who  were  natives  of  Ohio  and  in  1883  came  to  South 
Dakota,  settling  at  La  Foon,  Faulk  county.  In  the  fall  of  ]ss::  the  father  was  elected  county 
judge  and  served  upon  the  bench  for  twelve  years,  making  ■■>  most  excellent  record  in  office  by 
reason  of  the  fair  and  impartial  manner  in  which  he  discharged  his  duties.  He  passed  away 
in  April.  1915,  having  for  a  number  of  years  survived  his  wife.  He  was  an  honored  veteran 
of  the  Civil  war,  having  enlisted  as  a  private  in  Company  I.  Nineteenth  Ohio  Volunteer 
Infantry,   while   his    valor   and   loyalty   later   won    him    promotion.      Mrs.   Cornwell   was   the 

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10S4  HISTl  >K\    <  'I    S<  lUTH   DAKOTA 

,1, ihildren  an. I  by  her  marriage  has  become  the  mother  of  six  ehildren:     Gert- 

,.  the  wife  of  Frank    \    Oulton,  who  is  engaged  in  the  elevatoi   and  -nun  business  .it 

Chouteau,  Montana;    Frances  G.,  living  at    home;    Mary   V.,  who  is  official  stenographer  and 

,1„.    Fauii(   Count)     Uwtraci    Company;   John   C,  who  is   ailing  a  clerical  posi- 

,,i  the  regis! leeds  ol   Eennepin  county,  Minnesota;   Essie  J.,  a  teacher, 

tnd   In'  ■     \..  who  i^  attending  scl 1. 

O  nwell  has  always  voted  with  the  democratic  party  since  age  conferred  upon 
him  tin-  right  of  franchise  but  save  for  tin-  office  of  register  of  deeds,  which  he  Blled  in  1881 
.,,„!   l888j  ,  .1,1   public  position  not    sought  office  as  a  reward  tor  partj    fealty. 

I,,,  |„  |  lSonic  lodge  and  chapter  at   Faulkton,  the  commandery  at    Redfleld  and 

ie  at    Sioux   Falls.     Be   is  a   past    master   oi   the   lodge  and   was  at   one 
,,„„.  a  „,,'„, I,,.,  .,i  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  state.     He  is  also  connected  with  the  Independent 

Odd   Fellows  and   the   \\ Imen   and   is  always  true  and  loyal  to  the  teachings  of 

mizations,  which  are   based   u] a   recognition  of   the  obligations  of  man  to  liis 

I,,   hi-   business  life  close  application,  earnest  purpose  ami   I irable  dealing    have 

ind  in  every  relation  in  which  he  has  been  found  he  lias  proven  himself  a 
mai]  .        .    itabli    pin  poses  and  high  principles. 


JOHN  F.  WEAVER. 


John  F.  Weaver,  now  serving  for  the  third  term  as  treasurer  oi  Potter  county,  has  been 
a  resid I  tl ounty  during  the  past  three  decades  and  was  long  and  successfully  iden- 
tified   with    general    agricultural    pursuits    here.      His    birth    occurred    in    Pioneer,    Williams 

nty,  Ohio,  on  the   t5tb  of  October,   L861,  his  parents  being  John   M.  and  Caroline  (Snow) 

who   were   natives  of   Pennsylvania   and  New   York  respectively.     The   father,   who 

followed   farming    tl ghout   his  entire   business  career,  removed   to  Ohio  with   his  parents 

when  about  eighteen  year-  of  age  and  was  married  in  the  Buckeye  state.     Subsequent!)   he 

established   his   I i   in    Michigan,  where  his   demise  occurred    in   January,    L900,  while  his 

:  awaj    in   March,   1905.    John  M.  Weaver  served  in  the  Civil  war  as  a  ninety-day 
oi  an  Ohio  regiment.    He  held  some  local  township  offices  but  never  sought  nor  desired 

t  he  h s  and  emoluments  of  public  prefei  ment. 

l.1,,1   i.  VVeavei    the    i id  in  order  of  birth  in  a   familj   of  three  children,  acquired  his 

cduiat  in     native  town  and  also  attended  country  schools.     When   nineteen   years  of 

i he    secured  employment    as  a    farm   hand   in  Ohio  but    at   the  end   of  about   six   n ths 

i, . tmnni  home    subsequently  spending  a  pari   of  his  time  under  the  parental  roof  and  being 

foi    about    three   years   in    railroad   work.     He  was   married   when   a    youn n   oi 

i,     and  devoted   his  attention   to   farming  on   the  homestead   place  until  the 
i    i    -;,.  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  on  a  farm  sis  miles  south  of  Lebanon. 

.  ■  .  ■  iii,,n  of  that  property  he  was  busily  engaged  until  elected  to  th fice  of  county 

1904  1    I    i      -a] January   l.   1905,  and  since  that  time  his  attention  has  been 

.ti,..    0f   o    public   nature.      He   served   as   county    treasurer   for   two   consecutive 

ind      i     tl m ployed  as  deputy  treasurer  until  again  elected  treasurer  in  1914,  being 

Die  cii]  i    umlient   at   the   present    ti He  is  likewise  the  vice  president   of  the   First 

Banl    -I   Gettj    burg  .md  -till  owns  the  land  on  which  he  settled  when  1 ame  to 

lie. 
On  th.-    ith  oi  October,   L883,  Mr.  Weaver  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Josephine  L. 

i i  ..  daughtei   ol   [saac  and  Harriet    (Russell)    Ennis,  both  of  whom 

fork,      'lie,    i: i    to    South    Dakota    in    May,    1884,   and    took   up   their 

h       south   and    one    mile   cast    of    Lebanon,    whereon    the    father    passed 

i  ithei   now  makes  her  home  in  Gettysburg  with  our  subject; 

.     children,  as   follows:     Ethel,  the  wife  of  Henri  S.  Klein,  who 

in  ;i   hardware  store  of  Gettysburg;    Blanche,  the  wife  of  Louis  Klein. 

who  i    ,,    taurant    in  Gettysburg;   May,  living  at   home,  who  was   formerlj 

100I      id  has  also  served  in  the  capacities  of  deputy  county  treasurer 

and    dc|  tor;    lay.   also  living   with    her   parents,  who    formerly    taught    school 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  10S5 

and  is  now  serving  as  deputy  register:  Roy,  who  assists  his  father  .in  his  official  duties;  and 
Lloyd,  who  is  attending  school. 

Mr.  Weaver  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  has  served  as 
school  treasurer  and  in  other  public  positions  in  addition  to  that  of  treasurer  of  the  county, 
ever  making  a  most  commendable  record  as  a  faithful,  reliable  and  trustworthy  official. 
Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masonic  order,  belonging  to  the  blue  lodge  at  Gettys- 
burg, in  which  he  is  now  serving  as  junior  deacon.  He  also  acts  as  treasurer  of  the  local 
organization  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  is  likewise  affiliated  with  the 
Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  His  life  lias  been  upright  and  honorable  in  every  rela- 
tion and  he  has  long  been  numbered  among  the  prosperous,  representative  and  valued  citi- 
zens of  his  community. 


MRS.  SUSIE  P.  SWARTOUT. 

.Mrs.  Susie  1'.  Swartout,  residing  in  Faulkton  and  filling  the  oHi.ee  of  county  superintend 
ent  of  schools  of  Faulk  county,  is  a  native  of  Columbia  county,  Wisconsin,  her  birth  having 
occurred  near  Portage.  Her  parents,  A.  E.  and  Lena  (Arch)  McCall,  were  also  natives  of 
that  county.  The  father  followed  the  occupation  of  farming  there  tor  many  years  and  in 
1900  removed  to  Buffalo  county,  South  Dakota,  where  he  and  his  wile  lived  for  a  decade. 
They  then  returned  to  Wisconsin  and  are  now  residents  of  Polk  county,  that  state,  the  father 
being  practically  retired   from  business. 

Mrs.  Swartout  is  the  eldest  of  a  family  of  four  daughters.  She  pursued  her  education 
in  the  schools  of  her  native  county,  i pleting  a  course  in  the  Portage  high  school  by  gradu- 
ation with  the  class  of  1900.  On  the  6th  of  October,  1900,  she  gave  her  hand  in  marriagi  t" 
Carl  E.  Swartout,  who  was  born  at  Gladbrook,  Tama  county,  Iowa,  July  5,  1879,  and  is  a 
son  of  the  Rev.  E.  P.  and  Mary  (Kunes)  Swartout,  t lie  former  a  native  of  Michigan  and  the 
latter  of  Baltimore.  Maryland.  The  father  i>  now  a  minister,  preaching  for  the  Congrega- 
tional church  at  Ree  Heights,  South  Dakota.  His  son  Carl  was  the  fourth  in  a  family  of 
seven  children.  He  is  at  present  engaged  in  tie'  barbering  business  at  Faulkton  and  lias  a 
libera]  patronage.  To  Mr.  ami  Mrs.  Swartout  have  been  born  three  children:  Bernice  X., 
whose  natal  day  \\;i>  January  4.  1902;  Carroll  E.,  born  November  13,  1903;  and  Maybel  L., 
born  August  18,  1905. 

Mr.  Swartout  belong  t,i  the  Modern  W linen  camp  and  also  to  the  Odd  Fellows  lodge 

at  Faulkton  and  in  the  latter  is  serving  as  vice  grand.  Mrs.  Swartout  holds  membership  with 
the  Daughters  of  Rebekah  and  is  also  a  member  of  the  Swastika  Club  at  Faulkton.  She 
belongs  to  the  Congregational  church  and  exerts  a  strong  and  beneficial  influence  on  the 
side  of  progress,  improvement  and  right.  Her  political  views  accord  with  the  principles  of 
the  republican  party  and  upon  its  ticket  she  was  elected  to  the  office  of  superintendent  of 
schools  of  Faulk  county,  assuming  the  duties  of  that  j  ■< .-  i  t  i  r .  n  in  January,  I'M"..  She  is 
intensely  and  earnestly  interested  in  the  cause  of  public  education  and  is  doing  everything 
in  her  power  to  further  the  interests  of  the  >ehocils  and  raise  the  standard  of  instruction  that 
the  children  may  thereby  be  better  qualified  for  life's  practical  and  responsible  duties. 
ih.nieni  ha-  ever  been  her  watchword  and  her  efforts  have  been  an  element  in  the 
material,  social  and  moral  progress  of  the  community. 


ROBERT  LEE    I) KAN. 


Robert  Lee  Dean,  living  at  Faulkton.  was  born  at  Millersburg,  Illinois.  December  2,  L877, 
his  parents  being  James  0.  and  Elida  J.  (Goddard)  Dean.  The  father  was  bom  on  the  Ohio 
river,  between  \  irginia  and  Ohio,  but  el  a  in  is  the  lattei    state  as  that  of  his  nativity,  the  year 

of  his  birth   being    L846.     In   early   lite  he   followed    farming  and   in    L882   he   removed    E I 

Illinois  to  South  Dakota,  settling  at  Burdette,  seventeen  miles  east  of  St.  Lawrence,  where 
he  built  a  store  and  engaged  in  general  merchandising,  conducting  that  business  success 
fully  for  about  twenty  years.     He  then  disposed   oi    his  stock  of  goods  and  afterward   turned 


HISTORY  OF    501    I  :l   DAKOTA 

tention  to  farm  until  1912,  when  he  took  up  his  abode  in  Rockham, 

Faulk  county,  where  he   is   now   engaged   in   the   implement   business.     He   still   owns    farm 

ind  his  property  returns  to  him  a  good  income.     About   L895  he  was  elected  a  member 

of  the  state   legislature,  in  which  position   be  served   for  two  years.     II"  also  came  within 

rotes  ol   being   elected   registet    of  deeds  on   the   peoples   party  ticket   notwithstanding 

the  i.e.  i   thai    Band   is  a  strong  republics mty.     His  wife,  who  was  born  at    Millersburg, 

niinoie  i  nd  I  hej    bee: ■  (  he  pa  i  en1  s  oi  eighl  childn  a,  oi   «  I i 

the  third  in  birth  and  is  the  eldesl  of  the  five  yet  living. 

L    Dean  was  bul   five  years  of  age  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  to  Burdette, 

where  he  pursued  a  publii        i   il   educati completing  the   work  oi   the  eighth  grade.     He 

afterward    took    an    examination    and    secured   a    teacher's    certificate    although    lie   did   not 

iboul  eighteen  y 's  of  age  he  took  charge  of  his  father's  store  and 

on  attaining  hi-  majority  became  the  owner  of  that  property,  which  he  continued  to  conduct 

'lit  two  years  and  then  sold  it.     He  went  to  Redfield,  where  he  assumed  the  manage- 

department  in  a  departmeni   store,  which  he  conducted  for  three  ■ 

lie   then   went   to    Rockham,    when    he   engaged    in    the    hardware   and    implement   busine    . 

develi  ive    trade,    his    annual    sales    reaching    over    seventy    thousand    dollars 

annually.     He  continued   there  from    L905   until   1912,  when   he  was  elected  to  the  oi I 

county  treasurer.     He  then  sold  out  an  eighteen  thousand  dollar  stock  ol  goods  and  removed 

ilkton,  where  he  assumed  the  duties  of  his  present  position  on  the  1st  of  -Ian  nary.  in:;. 

till  the  ov  "  valuable  fauns  in  Hand  county  together  with  business  property 

at  Zell  and  n    idence  property   at   Rockham.    He  now  devotes  his  entire  time  to  the  duties  of 

■     ice  although   he  is  still  heavily   interested   in   machinery,  handling  threshers,  plow  out- 

tc. 
On  .  ..!,,  i     L900,  Mr.  Dean   was   married  to  Miss  Agnes  M.  Roach,  who  was 

horn  in  or  near  Ri] Wisconsin,  a  daughter  of  John  and   Marj    (Joyce)   Roach,  natives  of 

New  York  and  Wisconsin  respectively.  The  father  at  one  time  engaged  in  the  livery  business 
and  in  ■    i'i '  ..    i  territory,  settling  near  Burdette,  where  he  still  makes  his  home. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dean  have  been  bom  two  sons;  Robert  dailies,  bom  November  30,  1901; 
and  William  Louis,  whose  birth  occurred  on  March  '  L9i  The  wife  and  mother  passed 
away  v  •. ,   abi  i    i,   L913,  at  Battle  Creek,  Michigan,  where  she  had  gone  for  treatment. 

Mr.  Dean        i   Mason,  belonging  to  both  the  lodge  and  chapter  at  Faulkton,  and  he  also 
■  rship  with  the  United  Workmen.     In  politics  hi  di  mocraf  and  while  at   Rock- 

as   a    member   of    the   city    eolllieil    and    also   a-    chairman    of    the    board    of   education. 

msiderabl     influence  in  local  political  circles  and  his  opinions  carry  \ 

Of   his    parly. 


CLARENCE  V  McILVAINE. 


!      lim       i    i.i.i      ol    the    department    of   agriculture,   managers   ol    the 

!  ii'     Fail    and    I      po   ition    held    annually    at     Huron,    was   hoi  a    in    [Him i 

m     i  on   of   Boyd    E.   and   Clara    Vfcllvaine,   who  came  to  the 

Huron  in   18S1,  the  father  taking  up  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  of  govern- 

■     mill      beyond    the   citj    limit-.      He   engaged    in    contracting   and   building 

I..  Mcllvaine,  opera I   d   the  i The  father  died  in   1907,  having  survived 

Fie  was  a    republican   in   his  political   views  and  connected   fraternally 

Mi  ,i.,|   in   Illinois  and  after  graduating  from  the   Ro 

or   lii     father's  farm  near  Huron.     Following  this  he  was 

I1'       i  p'any's  office  at    Huron  a  nd  a  ftei    i  he  expirat  ion 

R    'i    !.'      irds   for  twentj    y  ars,  during  seven  of  which 
■    etary  and   treasurer  oi    the    Richards  Trust    Company.     In   1907' 

"      tigratioi 1     ecretarj    of  the  board  of  agriculture,  serv- 

i  years,      Foil  lis  he  was  made  secretary  of  the  South 

l   ha     filled   I  his  posit  ion  w  it  h  credii   and  ability  since 

Hill,  president;    I  aac   I  incoln,  vice  president;  and 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1089 

J.  E.  Piatt,  treasurer.  In  addition  to  these  officers  the  other  board  members  are  \Y.  G. 
Faulkner,  of  Burkmere;  C.  B.  Hunt,  of  Wasta;  and  M.  L.  Tobin,  of  Huron.  This  board 
manages  the  South  Dakota  State  Fair  and  Exposition  held  annually  at  Huron,  but  this  is 
only  one  department  of  its  beneficial  and  far-reaching  work.  As  its  secretary  Mr.  Mcllvaine 
occupies  a  responsible  and  difficult  position  and  one  which  his  ability,  energy  and  executive 
power  well  qualify  him  to  fill. 

•  On  the  10th  of  May,  1893,  Mr.  Mcllvaine  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Sara  Tolmie. 
of  Huron,  a  daughter  of  William  Tolmie,  a  native  of  Scotland,  who  came  to  this  city  in 
18S6.     Mr.  and  Mrs.  Mcllvaine  have  become  the  parents  of  a  daughter,  Evelyn. 

Mr.  Mcllvaine  is  connected  fraternally  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows, 
the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Elks  and  the  Woodmen.  He  gives  his  political  allegiance  to 
the  republican  party  and  served  foi  several  years  as  a  member  of  the  city  council.  At  all 
times  he  upholds  those  interests  which  are  matters  of  civic  virtue  and  civic  pride,  and  his 
work  in  connection  with  the  State  Board  of  Agriculture  has  been  a  vital  factor  in  the 
material  development  of  Smith  Dakota. 


JOHN  P.  SHIRK. 


John  P.  Shirk  is  the  present  county  auditor  of  Faulk  county  and  is  well  known  in 
business  circles,  being  financially  interested  in  a  number  of  important  enterprises  which  are 
contributing  to  the  material  development  of  that  region.  His  life  record  had  its  beginning  in 
Muscatine  county,  Iowa.  His  father,  John  H.  Shirk,  was  born  in  Lancaster,  Pennsylvania, 
March  12,  1S35,  and  at  the  time  of  the  Civil  war  served  as  a  private  of  the  Seventy-ninth 
Pennsylvania  Volunteer  Infantry.  Being  captured  at  Chickamauga  he  was  taken  to  Libby 
prison  and  while  there  was  among  those  who  managed  to  effect  an  escape  by  tunneling  their 
way  out,  but  after  being  out  two  weeks  he  was  recaptured  and  taken  to  Belle  [sle  and  later 
was  sent  to  Andersonville,  being  exchanged  in  1S65.  He  was  a  man  of  considerable  local 
prominence  in  Pennsylvania  and  represented  Lancaster  county  in  the  state  legislature.  In 
1883  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  his  family  following  in  1884,  and  here  he  engaged  in  farm- 
ing. In  18SS  he  was  elected  register  of  deeds,  serving  four  years,  after  which  he  retired  to 
the  farm  and  also  taught  school  in  his  later  years,  until  his  death,  which  occurred  on  the 
38th  of  October,  1913.  His  wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Margaret  J.  Kuhn,  was  born 
at  Bedford,  Ohio,  January  10,  1S44,  and  now  resides  at  Portland,  Oregon.  Their  family 
numbered  seven  children,  of  whom  John  P.  was  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth. 

The  subject  of  this  sketch  received  a  common-school  education  and  taught  school  for 
two  years,  after  which,  in  1S9S,  he  took  a  business  and  stenographic  course  at  the  Northern 
Illinois  Normal  School,  at  Dixon,  Illinois.  Mr.  Shirk  then  went  to  Chicago  where  he  held 
a  position  as  stenographer  for  three  and  one  half  year-,  when  he  returned  to  Smith  Dakota 

and  engaged  in  farming  and  stock-raising,  teaching   scl 1  during  the  winters.     In    l'.iOO  he 

was  elected  register  of  deeds  and  served  in  that  capacity  for  four  years,  after  which  time 
he  returned  to  the  farm.  In  1914  he  was  elected  to  the  ollice  of  county  auditor,  and  he 
i-   lilling  this  position  of  trust  with  the  same  promptness,  accuracy  and  fidelity   which   lias 

acterized  all  his  public  service. 

In  polities  Mr.  Shirk  is  a  republican,  and  is  identified  with  the  progressive  wing  of  the 
party.  He  still  retains  his  farming  interests  and  is  closely  identified  with  the  progress  of 
his  community. 


HERBERT  B.  TYSELL. 


Herbert  B.  Tysell,  who  since  September,  1902,  has  been  editor  and  owner  of  the  Marshall 
County  Journal,  published  at  Britton,  was  born  at  Hawley,  Minnesota.  June  37,  1880,  a  son 
of  C.  G.  and  Angeline    (Burgess)   Tysell.     The  father  was  born  in  Sweden   in    i      6   a     on  of 

Karl  John  Tysell.  who  was  a  member  of  the  crack  regiment  of  the  King's  Guards,  stati 'I 

at  the  king's  palace  in  Stockholm,  Sweden.     He  v,:i,  a    very  large  man,  straight  as  an  arrow 


HISTORY  (  IF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

.,1.4  ,.i   fine  physique.     Coming   to  the  United  States,  he  died  at  Hawley,   Minnesota,  at  the 
tj   gve  years.     His   son,  C.  G.  Xysell,  became  a   resident  of  Hawley  in 
11,1  worked  with  a  construction  crew   during  the  building  of  the  railway  to  that  place. 
terward  homesteaded,  proved  up  lii     claim  and  is  still  owner  of  that  land.    He  turned 
from  agricultural  pursuits  to    nga   <    in  the  hardware  business,  in  which  he  continued  success- 
mllv   mjti]  .1    few    years  ago,  when   he  retired  with  a  substantial  competence  earned  through 
„d   careful   connection   with   business.     In    Hawley  he   married  Angeline   Burgess, 
who  was  born  in    i  '■    tte,  Maine,  in    L849,  a  daughter  ol    Benjamin   Burgess,  who  was  like- 
native  "I    the    Pine   Tree   state   and   there   lived    until    L860,    when    he    removed   to   Mis- 
souri, settling   near   Chillicothe.     He    followed   farming   there    for   several   year-   and   in   the 
i   Hawley,   Minnesota,  where  lie  passed  away.     To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  ( '.  (I.  Tysell 

i  iree  oi  wl survive,  as  follows:     Herbert  B.,  of  this  review;  John 

C.,  who  i-  employed  bj    the  government   in  the  agricultural  experiment  station  at  Dickinson, 
JJorth  Dakota;  and    Ubion.  who  follows  farming  in  North  Dakota.     The  parents  are  members 

al    church   and   are   people   of   the   highest   respectability,   their   many   good 

,,,,,!,.,    winning    for   them    wide   confidence   and   warm   regard.     In   his    fraternal 
,.,,„.,.  I      ell   is  an  i  M, I    fellow,  while  in  political  belief  he  is  a  republican. 

m    B.  Tysell  attended  the  high  school  of  his  native  town  and  for  one  term   was  a 
■  i    in   the  Carleton   College  at   Northfield,   Minnesota.     He  was  afterward  employed   in 
tore  until    L896,  when  he  began   learning  the  printer's  trade.     He  worked  at.  Moor- 
head,    Hawlej    and    Waseca,   Minnesota,  and    to  some  extent    in   Wisconsin  and  Iowa.      In    Feb- 
ruary,   ran:',  he   removed   to   Britton,   where   in   September  of  the  same  year  lie  purchased  the 

Marshall  County   Journal,  wind w    has  a   circulation   of  one  thousand.      In  connection  with 

the  publication  of  the  paper  lie  conducts  a  good  job  printing  office  and  lias  secured  a  liberal 

patronage  in  thai  eon i -     He  devotes  the  greater  part  of  his  time  to  hi-  newspaper  work 

and  has  made  (he  Journal  an  interesting  sheet,  classed  with  the  best  country  papers  of  its 
pai  t  oft  I,,-  Btal  e. 

{iM  il,e    Path  of  April,   1905,  Mr.  Tysell   was  united   in   marriage  to   Miss   Lucy  .lone-,  a 

tei   o     i  .  0.  J s,  who  took  up  his  abode  among  the  earlj   settlers  of  Marshall  county 

in   1883.     lb-  held   the  office  oi   county  auditor  and  is  now   living  retired  in  Britton,  having 

I    his   attentioi ricultural    pursuits  throughout   his   active   business   career  with 

excellent,  success.     Our  subjed   and  his  wile  have  two  children:     Eleanor,  who  is  attending 
ol;   and  .John,  who  is   loin-  years  of  age. 

I,    ,11   belongs   to  the   Masonic   fi  iternity,  lias  passed  through  all  of  the  chairs  of 

ical   lodge  and   for  seven  years  was  secretary  ol   the  Royal    \.rcb  chapter  to  which  he 

also  identified  with  the  consistory  and  with  the   Mystic  Shrine  at    Aberdeen 

is  likewise  a  member  of  the  Modem  Woodmen.     Iii  politics  he  is  a  republican  and  for 

tilled    if.    ..in. po  tma   tor  at    Britton.     The   guiding   principle  of   his   life  is 

found   in   the  teachings  ol   tin-   Methodist    Episcopal  church,  of  winch  he  is  an  attendant.     His 

has   been    in    ban y   with    noble   purposes   and   hi'   ever  endeavors   to   follow 

in   those   paths   which    lead   to   loyaltj    and   fidelity    in   citizenship,  to   integrity   and 
reliability  in   bu  ini       life  and  to  trustworthiness  in  every  relation. 


WILLIAM  G.  WADDEL. 


William  Idel     a    well    known    member   of   the    Day    countj    bar  and    now    filling    the 

tti     i»  y    al     Wei,  lei-,   was   bom    in    (Irani    county,    Wisconsin,   June    29,   1870, 

tl    iiom   Scotch  ancestry    thai    was  early  established   on    American   soil.     His 

nto    I  .Mil  U     with    Daniel    Boone   and   aided    in    colonizing    the   -dark   and 

Willi W'addel.  the  grandfather  of  William  G.  Waddel,  was  born  in  Ohio 

ie ved   to  Wisconsin,   where  he   followed  the  occupation   of    farmin 

lei     ol     his    lite.       His    son.    W.    W.    Waddel,    was    bom    in    Wisconsin 

i  i   to  farm  work   and  also  learned  and   followed   the  carpenter's   trade   fo 

ked    to    if-    li  ml    mine,   of    Wisconsin    prim-    to   (he   Civil    war.      He   married 

„  i,,  tl,,.  Badger  stale  in   L849,  a  daughter  of  Daywald  Garner; 

:,  nati  who  removed  In  Wisconsin  in   ls;,i   and  there  resided  until  called 


in   m 
a 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1091 

to  his  final  rest  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  W.  Waddel  continued  to  make  their  home  in  that  state 
until  1874  when  they  removed  to  Iowa.  They  became  the  parents  of  eight  children,  seven 
of  whom  survive:  William  G.;  Thomas  Warren,  now  living  upon  a  farm  in  Iowa;  Arthur, 
.  resident  farmer  of  Day  county;  Reuben,  who  follows  farming  in  the  same  county;  Nellie, 
the  wife  of  Myron  Kanago,  who  lives  upon  a  farm  in  Day  county;  and  Fred  and  Edward, 
both   of   whom'  are   farming   in   Day   county.     The   father   was   a   successful   man,   carefully 

directing  Ins  bus ss  affairs  and  improving  Ins  opportunities  until  he  was  the  possessor  of 

.   handsom mpetence,  being  financially  well  ofi  at  the  time  of  his  death,  which  occurred 

in  November,  L918.  His  widow  survives,  lie  attended  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and 
in  his  political  belief  was  a  republican.  , 

William  G  Waddel  was  bul  four  years  of  age  when  his  parents  left  Wisconsin  to  Iowa 
and  „,  the  public  schools  of  the  latter  state  he  pursued  his  preliminary  education  He  was 
*fterward  ,!,:„,u:,ted  from  the  College  of  Law  of  the  State  University  of  South  Dakota 
tth  the  cLs  of  1904  and  entered  upon  the  active  practice  of  Ins  chosen  profession  a 
Webstt  this  state,  in  connection  with  K.  L.  Sheldon,  who  was  the  first  law  student,  enrolled 
State  1  aive  sity,  while  Mr.  Waddel  was  the  second.  Then-  partnership  was  continued 
/':;„„.  ,,„,  ..t'tle.   present   time   Mr.   Waddel  is  a  partner  of  Frank  Anderson,  their 

"  alZsnes     bene   ■ hied  under  the   firm  style  of  Anderson  &  Waddel.     He  has  secured 

Ti  ,U.,d. and  bis  practice  has  been  of  an  important  character.     He  has  proven  him- 

e       b  cop:  with  involved  legal  problems  and  to  find  for  them  a  correct  solution  and  it 

i     v  11  known  that  he  is  most  careful  and  painstaking  in  the  preparation  of  his  cases. 

1900  Mr.   Waddel   was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss   Eliza   M.  Otis    who  was  born  in 

,,,„,,,„„„,  South  Dakota,  a  daughtei    oi   John  .1.  Otis,  as  a  miller  an     mill  wright 

■    ,,„;,,    som ■    the    first    mills    in    South    Dakota,    having    removed    to    tins    stab,    then    a 

en-itory   ,         T        To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Waddel  have  been  bom  four  children:     Sterhng,  twelve 

r^'''^^  ::t:::u. ;:.,;,,  ,-,iven  to  the  dut, ^^^r  ^r;:::: ;:: 

r  Hel;e^rn^rat:     ::■::;::; :;::'r;:rhtu::. 

'      ^tlS^^^t  Sd  i  5«  -^ to  the  high  ideais  of  the 

ession. 


R.  R.  JONES,  M.  D. 

,„.    r    ,;    Jones    eng, d  in  the  practice  of  medicine  and  surgery  at.  Britton,  was  born 

,        ,„    IRK?      TTis  father    lliedi  R.  Jones,  a   native  oi   Wales, 

=-™^HHH    i         ;-:::;;:::;:,-::: 

t:^rr.«::^:r„",, - -. 

,rad0;  ■""l  M:"V  Ja"e'  ,l"'',;l""L    ,        ,       ..       hv  st„,lv  in  Downer  College  at    Milwaukee, 

iPI* "",lhl-,':"h;,l""a"         '         ,',.      ...„, IRusb   Medical  College 

Wi nn,  in  which  he  pursued  his  aca  deml      ■■.,.--.  "        „„„.„,„„„ ,  I 

, :'~r    "n         ;  ar    :,,moled   to   Krit ,  where  he  has 

to  Cambria     Wis Bin,  bui   in  the   fall   ol    thai    >   .,     i beginning   a 

since   remai I,   being    , ti Ldest    P-ctiUone  -  ^    ^  ^ 

srt    -  .  2J2S£~ i1 ** — — 


l.i"_-  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

>n,l  study.     lli~   property  holdings  include   farm  lands  and  hi 

lib  of  lii>  judicious  invesi  tnents  and  i  he 

In  1890  .  in  mama       to   '■  i ,      I   n  e  Thayer,  a  daughter  of  Alonzo 

3  born  in  New   \  ork  and  o to  this  state  purchased  a  fat i   Marshall 

county,   win  emainder  oi    his   life    was    spent.     Tin'   Doctor   and    his   wife   have   two 

children,  Gracene  and  Marion,  both  high-school  students. 

'1  In-  religious  faith  of  the  family  i~  that  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  in  social  ci 
the  mi  \   an  enviable  position.     Fraternally  Dr.  Jones  i-  a  Royal 

Arch  ami  Scottish   Rite   Mason  and  is  a]  o   identified   with  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Aberdeen. 

Fellow       Hie   United   Workmen   and   the   Maccabei 
or  a  number  "i  fraternal  orders.     Politically  an  earnest  republican 
i    at    i     l-'i    hi  the  office  oi   mayor  in   1909  and  has  since  been  the  chief 
\,'  ei   tin-  city,  covering  a  period  oi   six  years,  during  which  time  his  activities  have 
largely   furthered   the   public   welfare   because  his  administration  has  been  both  businesslike 
and  progressive.     For  twentj    years  he  has   been   president  of  the  school  board  and  is  ever 
idvance  the  best    interest-,  of  education  in  his  city.     He  has  served  on  the  countj 
central  committee,  but  while  active  in  political  circles  and  public  affairs,  Ids  interest  chiefly 
centers  in  i  ion,  in  which  he  meets  every  duty  with  a  sense  of  conscientious  obliga 

tion.     He  is  now  a  member  of  both  the  district  and  state  medical  societies  and  thus  keeps 
in  touch  with  the  progressive  thought  of  the  medical  fraternity. 


BON.  AMTJND  0.  KIXGSRUD. 

Dhe  name  of  lion.  Aiiiund  0.  Ringsrud  is  written  large  on  the  pages  of  South   Dakota's 

history   because  of  his  prominent  and  helpful  connection  with  public  offices  and  li i -  activity 

ii  ili,    field  "i  commerce,  which  constitutes  the  basis  of  the  material  development   and  great- 

the  state.     While  he   is  now  widely  known  as  the  proprietor  of  an  establishment   ran- 

under  the   name   of   the   Ringsrud   Mercantile  Company  at  Elk  Point,  lie   is   equally 

widely  known   as  having  had   the  honor  of  serving  as  the  lirst    secretary  of  state  oi    Ninth 

Dakota. 

He   wa     i in   Norway   on   the   13th  of  September,    1854,  a   sun  of  Ole  0.  and  Karen 

(Amundson)    Ringsrud,  who  came  to  the  United  States  in    1S(JT.     They  were  among  the  first 
residents  ol    I  trior  count;     Dakota,  and  the  work  of  development,  improvement  and  civiliza- 

carcelj    bi n    in   that    district.     .Much  of  the   land  was  still   in    possession   of  the 

nment  and  Ole  0.  Ringsrud  homesteaded  a  quarter  section  of  land  in  Brule  township, 
on  which  he  lived  to  the  time  ol  his  death  in  1876,  devoting  his  energies  to  the  cultivation 
and    improvement    of   Ids    farm.      His   widow    survived    him    for    thirty-eight    years   and    passed 

away  at  the  adi i  of  ninety  one  years.     She  was  born  Nbvembet    17,  1822,  and  death 

her  on  the  2d  of  April.  1914. 

ind   0     Ring    rud   was  a   little   lad    in   his  thirteenth  year  at,  the  time  the   family   made 

icro      the    Atlantic  to  the  new   world.     For  a  brief  period  after  the  establish.- 

H.     in    South    Dakota    he   attended    public   school   and   then   worked  upon   his 

ii   until   he  reached   hi-  sixteenth   year,    lie  then   received  his  initial   training  along 

utile  lines  in  a  clerkship  in  a  general  store  at   Elk   Point.    He  spent  eight  and  a   liall  years 

id,   practical  experience,   which   constituted   the   foundation    lor  his 

in    mercantile    lines.       Alter    that     period    spent     in    a    clerkship,    however,    he 

ictor  in  political  circles  and  tic  recognition  of  his  worth  and  ability  on  the 

w    citizen-   lei   to  bi-   election   to   tl (lice   of  registrar  of  deeds  of   Union 

county   in    '  Ri     lection   continued  him   in   the  position   for  three  terms,  or  six  years,  and 

had  entered  it    -with  the  confidence  and  goodwill  of  all  concerned. 

When   hi-    third    ten      n      registrar   had   expired    he   was   elected   county   treasurer   of   Union 

todian  of  the  public'  funds  through  two  terms,  or   I'm'  a   period 

political  honors  awaited  him.  however,  for  in  1889  he  was  elected 

Hi    Dakota,  having  the  honor  of  being  the  first  man  chosen   to  that 

on  in  the  ncwlj  commonwealth.     As  in  the  positions  which  he  had  previously 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1095 

held,  he  discharged  his  duties  with  such  promptness,  faithfulness  and  capability  that  lie  was 
reelected  and  remained  for  two  terms  as  one  of  the  state  officers. 

In  the  meantime  Mr.  Ringsrud  had  become  actively  and  prominently  identified  with  the 
business  life  of  Elk  Point,  having  established  a  mercantile  enterprise  in  1885,  winch  he- 
incorporated  under  the  name  of  the  Ringsrud  Mercantile  Company  in  1896.  In  that  year  he 
was  candidate  on  the  republican  ticket  for  governor  of  South  Dakota  but  in  the  election  met 
defeat  when  Bryan  and  free  silver  swept  the  state,  the  party  losing  in  the  election  the 
congressman,  the  governor  and  the  presidential  electors.  He  now  represents  his  county  as  a 
committeeman  of  the  republican  party  and  is  still  deeply  interested  in  the  political  situation 
of  the  country,  although  not  seeking  office  at  the  present  lime.  He  now  devotes  the  greater 
part  of  his  energies  to  the  conduct  of  his  growing  commercial  interests  and  is  today  at  the 
head  of  one  of  the  most  important  mercantile  establishments  of  his  part  of  the  state.  Ik- 
carries  a  very  large  and  carefully  selected  line  of  goods  and  is  thus  ready  to  meet  the  Mined 
wants  and  needs  of  a  diverse  patronage.  His  store  is  attractive  in  its  arrangements,  his 
prices  are  reasonable  and  in  the  conduct  of  his  business  he  displays  unfaltering  energy  and 
progressiveness.    He  is  also  a  member  of  the  board  of  directors  of  the  Union  County  Bank. 

In  1876  Mr.  Ringsrud  was  married  to  Miss  Emma  F.  Snyder,  of  New  Hampton,  Iowa, 
and  to  them  have  been  born  two  daughters  and  a  son:  Grace  Ellen,  now  the  wife  of  F.  W. 
Ford,  of  Elk  Point;  .Stella  May,  at  home;  and  Alfred  H.,  who  is  engaged  in  the  automobile 
business  in  Elk  Point.  Mr.  Ringsrud  is  a  leader  in  Masonic  circles,  holding  membership  in 
Elk  Point  Lodge,  No.  3,  F.  &  A.  M.;  Vermillion  Chapter,  No.  21,  R.  A.  M.;  De  Molay  Com- 
mandery,  K.  T.,  of  Yankton;  Oriental  Consistory,  No.  1,  A.  &  A.  S.  R.  of  Yankton;  and  El 
Riad  Temple  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  now  president  of  the  Elk  Point  Com- 
mercial Club  and  displays  in  marked  measure  the  spirit  of  initiative  in  promoting  and 
fostering  the  interests  whereby  the  club  is  doing  such  splendid  work  in  advancing  the  com- 
mercial connections  of  the  city  and  in  furthering  all  interests  which  are  a  matter  of  civic 
virtue  and  civic  pride.  From  early  manhood  Mr.  Ringsrud  has  been  a  leading  figure  in  South 
Dakota  and  is  widely  known  throughout  the  state  as  one  whose  record  is  of  signal  usefulness 
and  honor. 


FRANK  ANDERS)  >N. 


Frank  Anderson,  actively  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  at  Webster,  was  born  in  Fill- 
more county,  Minnesota,  October  Is,  1870,  and  is  a  son  of  Iver  anil  Kari  (Erickson)  Anderson, 
both  oi  whom  wen-  natives  of  Norway,  born  in  1842  and  Is:;1!  respectively.  His  grandfather 
and  grandmother  on  his  mother's  side.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Eric  Nortomme,  came  to  the  United 
State-  and  spent  their  remaining  days  on  this  side  of  the  water.  In  his  native  country  the 
grandfather  had  followed  the  shoemaker's  trade.  Iver  Anderson  arrived  in  Fillmore  county, 
Minnesota,  in  the  year  1868,  purchased  school  land  there  and  lived  upon  his  farm  for  ten 
years.  11.-  afterward  removed  to  Lac  qui  Parle  county,  .Minnesota,  and  purchased  a  relin- 
quishment claim  in  1880.  He  then  devoted  his  energies  to  the  further  development  and 
improvement  of  that  property  until  1002,  when  he  retired  from  active  business  lite  ami  now 
resides  in  Montevideo,  Minnesota.  His  efforts  were  attended  with  success  and  he  is  now 
the  possessor  of  a  comfortable  competence.  While  in  Fillmore  county,  Minnesota,  he  wedded 
Kari  Erickson,  who  passed  away  on  the  35th  of  June,  1912.  In  their  family  were  four 
children,  of  whom  two  arc  yet  living,  the  younger  being  [ngeborg,  now  the  wife  of  N.  O. 
Borten,  a  fanner  living  near  Montevideo.  Mr.  Anderson  is  a  member  of  the  Lutheran  church. 
In   In-   political   views  he  is  a   republican  ami  has  held  some  local  offices. 

Frank  Anderson  pursued  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Lac  qui  Parle 
county,  after  which  he  spent  two  years  a-  ;i  student  in  the  Windom  Institute  at  Montevideo 
an1  also  studied  for  two  years  at  Anamosa,  Iowa.  Later  he  pursued  a  commercial  course 
in   Cedar    Lapel-   ami   a    scientific   ami   classical   course   in    Valparaiso,  Indiana,   to   which    he 

•e(|  two  years,  lie  then  spent  a  similai  period  in  the  study  oi  lav  a1  \  dpai  i  o  and 
was   admitted    to    the    bar    in    L899     aftei    which    he    located    for    practice    in    Webster,      lie 

remained  alone  for  a  time  hut  in   L900   formed  a  partnership  with  Josephus  Alley,  a  com 

timi   that    was   maintained    for   five   years.     On   the  dissolution   of  that    partnership    in    1905 


HISTl  IRY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Mi.  Anderson  bei  ociated  with  \\  ■  G.  Waddel  and  they  have  practiced  together  since 

April,  1906,  being  accorded  a  liberal  clientage.     They  have  been  connected  with  much  import- 
in   and    Mi'.    Anderson  carefully   prepares   liis  cases  so  that   he  is  ready   to   meet 
any  emergonej   in  the  i  oui  t  s. 

In  celebrated  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Anderson  and   Miss  Helen  Sophie  Knudson, 

,,i    Davis,  ill -       Chej   are  "'-II  known   in   Webster  and  the  hospitality  of  the  best   homes 

dinllj    extended  them.     Theii    religious   faith   is  that   oi    the   Lutheran  church  and   Mr. 

Anderson  is  • iccted  with  the  Knights  of   Pythias.     In  politics  he  is  a  republican  and  has 

served  as  states  ati ■>   ol    Daj    county   for  six  years.     He  is  now  a  member  of  the  board 

.  |ui  ni.'ii  oi   the  state,  to  which  office   he  was  appointed   by  Governor  Byrne 
in   April,   1914.     He  belongs   to   the   State   Bar  Association   and   lias   the  high   regard   of  his 
nporaries  and  colleagues  m  practice. 


JOHN  EDWARD  CURTIS,  M.  I). 

Dr.  John    Edward  Curtis,  engaged   in  the  practice  of  medicine  and   surgery  at   Lemmon, 

w.i-   born   in  Grani   county,  Wisconsin,   February    i;.    L876,  his  | tnts  being   William  B.  and 

Dennis     Curtis,  the  former  a  native  of   Pennsylvania  and  the  lattei   of   England.     The 

can      to  the  I  nited  Slates  when  a   maiden  of  sixteen  summers  with  her  mother,  her 

ha  i  ing  died  in   England. 

Dr.  I  npleted   his   literarj    education   in   the  high  school  at    Fennimore,  Wisconsin, 

when   seventeen   years  ol    age   began   work   on   the    Fennimore   Times   in    the   capacity   of 

printer's  devil.     He   rose  through   successive   promotions  to  the  position  of   foreman  on  the 

teen    months,   becoming   an   expert    workman    with   comprehensive   knowledge  of 

the  printii  i    -  and  also  of  tin    editorial  department.     The  paper  was  owned  by   Henry 

E.  Roethe,  who  was  candidate  vernor  in   L914. 

In  the  year   1899  Dr.  Curtis  was  married  in   Fennimore  to  Miss  Minnie  Dempsey  and  the 

■  oved  to   Lone   Rock,  Wisconsin,  where  he  opened  a  barber  shoe,  conducting 

business    along    thai     line    for    five   years.      In    1905    he    went    to    Louisville,    Kentucky,    and 

student   in  the  medical  department  of  the  University    oi    Louisville,  from   which  he 

dnated  in   L909.     After  completing  his  eomse  he  located   For  practice  in  Haynes,  North 

In    continued   foi    four  years,  and   in    1913   hi    went   to   Lemmon,  South   Dakota, 

where    he    has   since    remained,    gaining    ditable    position    in    the    foremost    rank    of    the 

:  i  ofession  in  I  hat   pari  of  t  he  slat  e. 

Phc    Doctor  I   Ids  wife   have   four  children,   namely:      Dennis    Dempsey,  Stanton   (lark. 

i    Irene  and    Udenc   Elizabeth.      Fraternally    Dr.   t  tirtis   is  identified    with   the    Masons^ 
ng   to   Palestine   Lodge,   No.    ill.  of   Lone  Rock,   Wisconsin,  and   he  is   likewise  a   mem- 

bet  ol  the  Modern  Woodmen  oi    \ rica,  the   Hystic  Workers  and  the  Beavers.     Mis  political 

en  to  the  republican  party  but  the  honor-  and  emoluments  of  office  have  no 

ot    him.     Along  strictly   professional   lines  his  membership  eon lion   is  with  the 

hi       i    Me, heal  Soeiel  \    and   the  Stale   Medical  Society  and   through   broad  reading 

nee  with  hi     colleagui  -  he  keeps  in  touch   with  the  mosi   advanced  thought   of  the 

:i  con  cientious   in   the  discharge  ol    his  duties,  accurate   in   analysis,  can  ml 

and   by    reason   of   his   ability   has   gained    a    place  among    the    mosi    aide   repre- 

medical   science  in    Perkins  couni  j , 


\\  II. 1. 1  \\l   R.   DON  \l  D 


William    R.    Donald,    editoi    and    proprietor   of    the    Sentinel,    published   at    Britton,    was 

n     proi f    lister.    Ireland.    November   8,    1854,   a    son   of   Robert    and 

Katie                             im     Donald,  al-o  natives  oi   the  same  locality.     The   father,  who  occuj 
n,  died   in   Ireland,  January   IT.   1861.     The  mother,  who  was  born 
I'Vhi'ii                            -till  living  at  the  advanced  age  of  eightj   five  years.     They  were  mar- 
ried  Mo  :il  became  ] mts  of  four  children,  of  whom  two  are  living,  the  daugha 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1097 

ter  being  Mrs.  John  Mercer,  whose  husband  has  had  charge  of  a  construction  crew  for  the 
Michigan  Central  Railway  Company  since  1877.  Mr.  Donald  was  a  member  of  the  Presby- 
terian church,  to  which  faith  his  widow  still  adheres.  .She  came  to  America  with  three 
daughters  in  1873  and  is  now  living  at  Britton,  South  Dakota. 

William  R.  Donald,  crossing  the  Atlantic  in  August,  1871,  landed  at  Quebec,  whence  he 
made  his  way  to  Toronto  and  afterward  to  St.  Marys,  Canada,  where  he  lived  with  an 
uncle.  He  began  learning  the  printer's  trade  in  1870  and  continued  work  along  that  line 
after  coming  to  the  new  world.  For  a  time  lie  and  his  mother  also  conducted  a  little  store 
at  St.  Marys,  Ontario.  After  mastering  the  printer's  trade  he  was  employed  at  different 
places  and  in  March,  1883,  went  to  Andover,  where  he  began  work  as  a  carpenter.  Three 
months  after  his  arrival  he  sent  for  his  mother  and  sisters  to  join  him.  Various  business 
interests  have  at  different  times  claimed  his  attention.  He  established  and  conducted  a 
hotel  at  Andover  and  took  up  a  homestead  in  Marshall  county  which  he  proved  up  in  1SS9, 
following  general  farming  upon  that  place  from  1886  until  1S99.  He  then  went  to  Lang- 
ford,  where  he  established  a  small  hardware  store  but  afterward  sold  out  and  in  the  fall  of 
1902  purchased  the  Britton  Sentinel,  which  he  has  since  owned  and  published,  the  paper  now 
having  a  circulation  of  ten  hundred  and  fifty.  He  also  conduct-;  a  job  printing  business  ami 
does  good  work  in  that  line.  Success  has  attended  his  efforts  but  has  not  been  achieved  with- 
out the  cost  of  earnest,  self-denying  labor.  That  lie  is  well  known  in  newspaper  circles  in 
the  state  is  indicated  by  the  fact  that  in  1907  and  L908  he  was  honored  with  the  presidency 
of  the  South  Dakota  Press  Association. 

On  the  20th  of  November,  1895,  Mr.  Donald  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth 
Enders  Byer,  a  native  of  Boundbrook,  New  Jersey,  and  a  representative  of  a  family  of 
Prussian  ancestry.  Her  parents  spent  their  entire  lives  in  Boundbrook,  New  Jersey,  her 
father  being  a  cabinetmaker  and  wheelwright  by  trade  and  very  proficient  in  those  lines. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Donald  are  members  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  he  also  belongs  to  the 
independent  Order  of  odd  Fellows,  both  lodge  and  encampment,  the  Modern  Brotherhood  of 
America,  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks. 
He  is  one  of  the  charter  members  of  the  Elks  lodge  of  Aberdeen,  lias  been  president  and 
secretary  of  the  Modern  Brotherhood  of  America  and  has  held  all  of  the  offices  in  the  Wood- 
men camp,  in  which  he  is  now  consul.  Politically  he  is  an  earnest  democrat  and  is  serving 
as  chairman  of  the  democratic  county  central  committee.  On  one  occasion  he  was  the  party's 
candidate  for  representative  to  the  state  legislature  and  was  defeated  by  only  a  small  vote, 
although  the  party  is  largely  in  the  minority  in  the  district.  Dependent  upon  his  own 
resources  from  early  boyhood,  the  life  record  of  William  R.  Donald  indicates  that  no  mat- 
ter what  the  advantages  enjoyed  in  early  life,  the  individual  must  essentially  formulate, 
determine  and  shape  his  own  character  and  make  for  himself  a  place  in  his  community.  By 
a  well  spent  and  honorable  life  William  R.  Donald  has  gained  the  goodwill  and  kimlh 
regard  of  his  fellow  citizens,  many  of  whom  are  his  warm  friends. 


ANTON  KARPEN. 


Anton  Karpen   is  secretary  and  manager  of  the  Farmers   Lumber   Company   of   Webster 

and  his  progressive  spirit  and  devotion  to  the  general   | 1   is   further  indicated   in   the    fact 

that  he  is  president  of  the  Commercial  Club  of  the  town.  Minnesota  claims  him  as  a  native 
son,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Nicollet  county,  thai  state,  on  the  9th  of  October,  1877, 
his  parents  being  Valentine  and  Magdalena  (Dorn)  Karpen,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of 
Germany.  The  former  was  born  April  30,  1846,  and  was  a  son  of  Peter  Karpen.  who  passed 
away  in  Nicollet  county  at  the  age  of  eighty-six  years.  The  mother  of  Anton  Karpen  was 
also  born  in  1846  and  was  a  daughter  of  Mathias  Dorn.  who  also  passe. I  away  in  Nicollet 
county  when  he  had  reached  the  venerable  age  of  eighty-six.  Both  Valentine  Karpen  and 
Magdalena  Dorn  had  come  to  the  United  States  in  childhood  with  their  respective  parents, 
who  settled  in  Wisconsin.  They  were  both  educated  in  that  -(ate  and  there  remained  until 
after  their  marriage,  removing  to  Minnesota  in  the  early  '70s.  Mr.  Karpen  purchased  a  farm 
in  Nicollet  county  and  there  engaged  in  general  agricultural  pursuits  until  his  death.  He  was 
active  in   community   affairs,  was   a   stalwart   supporter  of   the   democratic   party  and   held 


HIST*  »m    i  »I    S(  Hill   DAKOTA 

religious   faith  was  that  of  the  Catholic  church. 

man,   became   widelj    known   throughout    his   county 

and  was  highly  respected  bj   all.     He  died  in   L908,  while  his  wife  passed  away  in  L879.    They 

i  .   i    i      a    well  to-do  citizen   now   living  at  New  Ulm, 

Minnesota;    .Mary,    the    wife    oJ     William    Miller,    a    I    farmer,    now    proprietor   of    a 

South   Dakota;  Hubert,  living  on  the  old  homestead  in 
Minnesota;  Anna  of  L.  Giefer,  a    Minnesota  farmer;   Anton;  and  Peter,  who 

hi    .1    Mi  li.n  i.  North  Dakota. 
Anton  Karpen  was  in  the  common  schools  of  his  county  and  the  high  school  of 

raduated    with   the  class  of    L898.     He  followed  teachii 
mi. aid  the  lumber  business,  accepting  a  position  with  the  Lampert 
Lumber  Company   as  inana        i      I    eir  t  leveland,  Minnesota,  yard.     <  in  the  8th  oi  January, 
rrived  in  South  Dakota,  where  he  assumed  the  management  of  the  business  oi   the 
Lampert    Lumber   Company,    in    which    connection    he   continued    for   three   years,   when    he 
nd  entered  into  partnership  with  Mr,  Mohs  in  the  conduct  of  a  furniture  business. 
Iiowever,  he  sold   his   interest    in  that   connection  and  bought  out  the  lum- 
.    in  October,   L911,  mm   conducting   his  interests  under  the  name  of  the  Farmers 
Lumbei   I  ompany,  of  which  he  is  the  secretary  and  treasurer.    He  also  owns  another  yard  at 
iuth    Dakota,  and   is  enjoying   a   liberal   patronage,  his  business  having  now  reached 
ivi    and  gratifying  proportions.     lie  is  always  reliable  in  his  dealings  and  progressive 
in  his  methods  and  his  unfailing  enterprise  has  brought  him  growing  success. 

In    L898   Mr.  Karpen   was   united   in   marriage  to   .Miss   Mary  A.  Albers,  who  was  born 

ikopee,    Minm     it  t,   and   was  educated   in   the  schools  of  Glencoe,  that   state,  to  which 

her   parents    removed    when   she    was   but   a   year   old.     Mr.   and  Mrs.   Karpen  have  a 

family  of   li \ i-  children:     Esther,  attending  the  high  school;   Genevieve  Anna,  Antonio  and 

I  [ell  ii    Marie,  all  in   scl I ;   and  Alice. 

Mr.  and   Mrs.   Karpen  are  members  of  the  Catholic  church  and  he  holds  membership  in 

the  Kin"  hi     .In  in  I  iu~  and  the  <  atholic  Order  of  1- .-ti-i-.    He  belongs  also  to  the  German 

Minnesota,     In   politics  he   is  a  democrat   and  when  a  candidate   for  the  office  of 

count}    clerk    in    Nicollet    county.   Minnesota,  he   received   every  vote  in  his  township   save 

t   was  defeated  bj    a   majority  of  forty-eight   although  the  republicans  usually  polled 

a  majority  ol  about  eight  hundred.    The  vote  which  he  received  was  certainly  very  Battering 

and   indicated   his    personal    popularity   and   the  confidence   reposed   in   him.     Mr.   Karpen   is 

greatlj    interested   in   th< I   roads  movement   and   is  the  executive  member   for  the  state 

■  i  i       torn     i  rail,  givin terously  of  his  time  and  money  to  the  project  of  building 

this  n.ad.  which   is  a   connecting   highway   between  the  Falls  of  St.  Anthonj    and    the    Falls 

oi  i  he  VTellowstone  and  which  is  mm   being  extended  fr coast  to  coast.    His  interest  in  the 

welfan   ol   hi     i ■  citj   is  indicated  in  the  fact  that  he  is  president  of  the  Commercial  Club. 

iabli    business  man  and  above  all  a   public-Spirited  citizen  and  is  making  hi-   work 
and  ill    for  good. 


ALBERT   E.  STIRRETT. 


Albeit    t,   - 'ii  tati      attorney    ol    Lawrence  countj    and  a  well  known   lawyer  of 

'<  om  the  3 ir  representatives  a1    the  bar  but  already  has  gained  a 

manj  an  oldei   practitionei   might  well  envy.     He  was  born  at   Forest,  Ontario, 

I.  L885,  a     mi  ol    Robert   and  Olivia    (Hoskins)   Stirrett,  both  of  whom  were 

lie.  the  formei   born  Julj   5,   L854,  and  the  latter  December  I.  L8613 

i  the  Stirrett   line  came  fr Scotland,  and  the  paternal  grandfather  of  our 

i   in    Pennsylvania.     His   wife   was   a    native  of   Ireland.     Robert  Stirrett  fol- 

ii  nla.  where  he  resided  until  L896,  when  he  became  a  resident  of  Colorado] 

reek,  where  he  engaged   in   mining.     He  passed  away  February    I.   I'.Ma. 

i      i    member  of  the  Canadian   militia   and   he  held   various   local 

oflici 

i        i  in      i.l.    i    I,,  a   family  of  four  children.     Me  was  a  youth  ni   eleven 
■  i  I    in  I  olorado,  and  after  attending  the  public  schools  at  Cripple 


ALHEUT  !•:.  si  ii;i;i;i  i 


THE  NEW  Yi 

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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1101 

Creek  he  entered  the  University  of  Colorado  at  Boulder,  from  which  he  was  graduated  on 
the  completion  of  the  law  course  with  the  class  of  1910.  After  completing  his  high-school 
course  at  Cripple  Creek,  however,  he  worked  for  one  year  in  Cripple  Creek  and  then  attended 
school  in  the  west  for  a  year,  starting  in  the  fall  of  1906.  During  liis  college  days  he  con- 
tinued to  work  for  others  and  thus  secured  the  means  of  providing  for  his  own  support. 
Completing  his  law  course  in  1910,  he  made  his  way  to  Lead,  South  Dakota,  in  the  fall  of 
that  year  and  was  physical  instructor  in  the  Lead  high  school  for  one  year.  He  then  entered 
upon  the  practice  of  law  there  in  the  fall  of  1911  and  in  1912  was  elected  state's  attorney 
for  Lawrence  county,  entering  upon  the  duties  of  that  position  in  January,  1913,  at  which 
time  he  removed  to  Deadwood.  He  now  devotes  his  entire  attention  to  his  official  duties 
and  to  the  general  practice  of  law,  and  his  ability  has  gained  him  wide  recognition  as  one 
of  the  abler  among  the  younger  members  of  the  bar. 

On  the  24th  of  May,  1913,  Mr.  Stirrett  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Edith  A. 
McPherson,  a  native  of  Deadwood  and  a  daughter  of  D.  A.  McPherson.  Mr.  Stirrett  belongs 
to  the  Business  Men's  Club  of  Deadwood  and  to  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks.  He 
attends  the  Episcopal  church,  although  not  a  member.  His  political  allegiance  has  always 
been  given  the  republican  party  since  age  conferred  upon  him  the  right  of  franchise  and  he 
has  made  a  creditable  record  in  oflice. 


S.  EUGENE  WILSON. 


S.  Eugene  Wilson,  of  Hot  Springs,  is  well  known  both  as  a  lawyer  and  lawmaker.  In 
the  courts  he  is  a  forceful  advocate  and  he  lias  also  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality 
upon  the  laws  of  the  Btate  through  his  service  as  a  member  of  the  legislature.  He  was  born 
in  Princeton,  Bureau  county,  Illinois,  a  son  of  Stephen  is.  and  Eliza  A.  (Jones)  Wilson,  both 
of  whom  were  natives  of  the  state  of  Virginia.  On  leaving  the  Old  Dominion  they  went  to 
Ohio  and  thence  remove, 1  to  Illinois  in  the  year  L851.  Subsequently  they  took  up  then  abode 
on  a  farm  in  Bureau  county  and  later  lived  in  Putnam  county  upon  a  farm.  From  that 
locality  they  drove  by  team  to  Fremont  county.  Iowa,  where  I  he  father  secured  a  raw  tract 
of  land  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres,  which  his  son  Eugene  broke  the  following  year.  The 
father  and   mother  there   spent  their   remaining   days.     Their   family  numbered   five  children. 

Eugene,  the  youngest  of  the  family,  attended  a  country  school  of  Putnam  county 
through  the  winter  months  until  he  reached  the  age  of  seventeen  years,  when  he  successfully 
passed  tee  required  examination  and  obtained  a  teacher's  certificate.  He  taught  school  in 
towa  and  then  entered  Simpson  College  at  Indianola,  Iowa,  where  he  was  graduated  with 
the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Science,  ami  later  with  the  Master  of  Science  degree.  He  first 
took  up  (lie  profession  of  teaching  when  seventeen  years  of  age  and  he  worked  his  way 
through  the  advanced  schools  which  he  attended,  lie  served  as  deputy  county  auditor  of 
Warren  county,  working  nights  and  Saturdays  and  in   vacation   periods   for  two  year-  while 

in  college.     While  principal  oi    scl Is  at  Essex,  towa,  lie  was  elected  to  the  office  of  county 

superintendenl    oi    scl Is  of    Page  county.    Iowa,   in   which    position    he   served    for  six    wears. 

During" that  period  the  hours  usually  termed  leisure  were  devoted  to  the  study  of  law,  and 
following  In-  admission  to  the  bar  he  went,  direct  to  Hot  Springs  in   1886.     There  he  died 

the  firs!   case  in  i   cord  in   hall   River  county,  and  has  i tinned  in  practice  there 

continuously    since  Jul; .  I 

Mr.  Wilson  served  as  slat.,  attorney  ol  lull  River  county  for  ten  years.  While  acting 
itti  ;ic     he  \  ,i-  the  hit  to  hold  thai  office  under  territorial  rule  and  the  first 

under   the   - i   goveri nt.     He   prosecuted   the    Srs1    case   in    Fall   River  county   before   a 

jury  for  sidling  liquor  and  convicted  the  first  man  ever  convicted  in  the  Black  Hills  by  a  jury 

for  the  illegal  sale  of  liquor.    'II rtifieate  under  the  seal  oi  the  circuit  courl  of  fall  River 

county  September  6  hows  "that  eightj    case-  of  indictable  offences   we  e  tried   in   Fall 

between  the  years   1881  end   1897,  thirty-eight  oi   which  cases  were  tried  during 

1889         ii         91    end    1892,         et  ing   the   time   oi     Vlr.    V\  il  on's    first    two    bet  m     a       I  ites 

ne>.  end   thai    i He-  thirty  eight   ca  es    tried   thirty-two  convictions  were  obi ed, 

and  six  found  not  guilty."    Still  higher  official  honoi     w< erred  upon  him  in  his  elect 

to  the  state  senate,      lie  sei'ved  as  president    pm  tem   Ol    the  senate,  and  also  o i  less   than 


L102  I  [IST(  >RY  i  IF    S(  'I  Til   DAKOTA 

■"1    committees.     He   was   chairman  oi    the  committee  on   Btate  affairs,  was  a 

I        appropriations,  judiciary,  public  health,  irrigation  and  education  c mittees, 

''"■  latter  c mittee  being   pn  bj    George  Kingsbury,  of  Yankton.     He  lias  served 

"ii  the  board  oi  education  al    Hoi   Springs  for  more  than  twenty  years  and  is  still  acting  in 

thai   capacity.     He  lias  recognized    fullj    the  obligations  and   responsibilities  incident  to  the 

-  which  he  lias  filled,  and  his  record  as  an  official  is  above  reproach.     He  is  serving 

"ii  the  board  oi  irrigation  i  oners  for  the  I  nil  rd  States,  being  one  oi  its  two  mi  ml  ins 

from  South  Dakota.     He  was  a   member  of  the  Trans-Mississippi  Congress  in  St.  Louis,  and 

Tun-  Mississippi  Congress  held   in  Omaha   in    1897.     He  also  represented   South 

Reclamation   Congress    which    met    in    Denver   in    1913.     The   foregoing   shows 

how  broad  lias  been  his  stud.\   al lines  affecting  the  material  developmenf  of  the  country, 

the  use  of  iis  natural  resources  and  the  conservation  of  its  interests.  He  is  a  landowner  in 
South  Dakota  having  valuable  ranch  property,  and  has  one  of  the  best  modern  residences 
in  Hot  Springs. 

On  tli"  13th  "i  September,  1882,  Mr.  Wilson  was  married  ti>  Miss  Lucy  I'..  Allen,  of 
Chariton,  Iowa.  Thej  have  a  son  and  a  daughter.  The  son,  Clifford  Allen,  is  now  associated 
with  his  father  in  the  practice  of  law.  He  graduated  from  the  law  department  of  the 
University  <>i  Colorado  in  1911  with  the  highest  honors  of  his  class.  He  was  admitted  to 
ol  both  <  olorado  and  South  Dakota,  and  has  since  hen  associated  with  his  father 
in  ih"  practice  "l  his  profession.  Edith  Eugenia,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  high  school  of 
II"1  Springs,  attended  Morningside  College  at  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  and  afterward  completed  a 
course  in  lie-  Lincoln   Business  College,  of  which  the  son.  Clifford  A.,  is  also  a  graduate. 

\li     Wilson  and  his   family   hold  membership  with   (he  Methodist    Episcopal  church.     In 
lie  i'    :i    republican,  and   tor  many  years  was  chairman  of  the  Fall  River  delegations 

tate  conventions.     II"  is  well  known  in  fraternal  circles,  and  is  chairman  of  the  board 

ectors   of   lie-  yeomen,  a   fraternal   insurance  order   having   over  two  hundred  thousand 

members,  covering   thirty  live  states  ,,i   the  Union   and   parts  of  Canada,  with   headquarters 

:    Des    Moines,    Iowa.      In   the   Odd    Fellows   society   he   is  a   past   grand   master   ami   is   the 

grand  representative  to  the  Sovereign  Grand   Lodge  of  the   World.     11"  is  a  charter 

■  in  mi i   Hot   Springs  Lodge  and  was  its  first  representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  South 

Dakota.     For  eighteen  years   he  has   been   a   member  of   the   board  of  trustees   of   the  Odd 

Fellows'   Home.      He   is  also  connected   with   the  Modern    Woodmen  of   America   and  the  Ancient. 

Order  oi  I  nited  Workmen.  He  is  likewise  a  member  of  the  hoard  oi  managers  oi  the  Com- 
1   lull   oi     ll"l    Springs.      Mr.    Wilson    is    indeed    a    man    whose    life    has    been    a    moving 

Eactoi    In  many  phases  "I  lern  life,  and  whether  as  an  attorney,  legislator,  representative 

"f  his  stale  mi  importani  committees,  or  fraternal  oilier,  his  course  has  been  such  as  to  reflect 

upon  in-  abilitj  and  integrity,  as  he  has  displayed  marked  qualities  of  initiative  and 
courage,  directed  bj  sound  judgment,  and  his  rectitude  and  probity  have  at  all  limes  I. ecu 
above  question.  It  is  to  such  men  as  he  that  the  growth  and  development  of  the  middle  west, 
have  been  due,  and  h    is  to  such  as  he  thai   the  state  oi   South   Dakota  looks  to  secure  her 

i    advancement . 


MI.IA  IN  .1.  STAVEN. 


Uelvin  J.  Staven,  membei    of  the   Britton  bar.  now   filling  the  office  of  states  attorney. 

born  in  Vernon  county.  Wisconsin,  May  11,   Is;:.,  a  son  of  (>.  E.  and  Ser  Janna   (Peter- 

'      who  are  natives  of   Norway,  bom   in    1830  and    1834   respectively.     They  were 

married    in    thai     countrj     and    came    to    the    United    Stales    iii     is.'.;,    making    their    way    to 

Milwui  cousin,  and  thence  driving   with  ox   teams  over  the  state  to   La   Crosse.     In 

itliei    I -leaded   and   there  developed    a    farm    upon    which   he   lived   until 

-nl   I"   Brookings  county,  South   Dakota,  where  he  also  secured  a  homestead 
claim    which   lie   developed    into   a    valuable   and   productive    farm,   residing   there   until    1900 

active   business   life  and   kes  his   home   in   Brookings.     Al   the 

tii i   the  i  ivil   wai    lie  gave  evidence  of  his   patriotic  loyally   to  his  adopted  country  by 

:n;>   until  the  close  of  hostilities.     He  went  with  Sherman  on  the 
to  tin     i';i      His  political  allegiance  has  always  been  given  to  the  republican 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1103 

party,  which  was  the  defense  of  the  Union  during  the  dark  days  of  the  Civil  war.  His 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church.  Both  he  and  his  wife  still  survive 
at  the  ages,  respectively,  ol   eightj   five  and  eighty-one  years. 

Melvin  J.  Stavcn  was  the  ninth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  ten  children,  nine  of 
whom  are  yet  living.  After  attending  the  common  schools  he  attended  the  college  in  Brook- 
ings, South  Dakota,  and  later  entered  upon  the  study  of  law  at  Vermillion,  where  lie  won 
his  LL.  B.  degree  upon  graduation  from  the  State  I  Diversity  with  the  class  of  1907.  imme- 
diately afterward  he  located  for  practice  in  Britton,  where  he  has  since  remained.  For  a 
year  he  was  a  partner  of  Otto  L.  Kaas,  who  was  then  states  attorney,  and  in  L909  he  was 
made  assistant  state-,  attorney.  In  1914  he  was  elected  to  the  position  of  states  attorney 
on  the  republican  ticket  and  is  making  a  creditable  record  in  that  office.  He  is  also  president 
of  the  city  council  and  for  a  number  of  years  was  a  member  of  the  board  of  aldermen.  He 
keeps  well  informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  .if  the  day  and  his  position  upon  political 
questions  is  the  result  of  careful  thought  and  study. 

In  1902  Mr.  Staveu  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ovedia  D.  Keland.  her  father  being 
John  Keland,  a  retired  agriculturist  of  this  state.  To  them  have  been  born  three  children, 
as  follows:  Alvin  Jerome,  whose  birth  occurred  in  1903;  Leonora  Irene,  born  in  1909;  and 
Marcella  Dorothea,  who  was  born  in  February.   1914. 

ilr.  and  Mrs.  Staven  hold  membership  in  the  Lutheran  church  and  he  is  also  identified 
with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  in  which  he  has  [passed  through  all  the  chairs. 
His  interests  are  those  of  the  broad-minded,  progressive  citizen  who  is  never  s,,  engrossed  in 
individual  interests  that  he  cannot  find  time  to  discharge  his  public  duties  and  obligations. 
At  the  same  time  Mr.  Staven  is  most  active  in  his  profession  and  his  allegiance  to  his 
clients'  interests  has  become  proverbial. 


IK  iX.  CHRISTIAN  11.  LIEN. 


The  banking  interests  of  Roberts  county  find  a  worthy  representative  in  Christian  H. 
Lien,  who  was  the  organizer  and  is  the  cashier  of  the  Summit  Bank  of  Summit.  He  is. 
moreover,  a  recognized  leader  in  political  circles,  having  three  times  been  called  upon  to 
represent  his  district  in  the  state  legislature.  He  is  one  of  the  worthy  ami  substantial  citi- 
zens that  Norway  has  furnished  to  South  Dakota.  His  birth  occurred  September  19.  1867, 
his  parents  being  Hans  and  Kari  (Peterson)  Lien,  who  were  also  natives  of  Norway.  The 
father,  who  was  bom   in   1818,  passed  away   in   Norway   in   1868.     The  mother,  who  was  born 

November  5,  1820,  reached  the  very  advanced  ag almost  ninety-two  years,  dying  on  the 

2d   of  November,   1912.     She  brought  her   son   Christian   to  the   United   States  in    1880  and 

settled  at  Willmar,   Minnesota.     She  possessed  -. 1  Im-mess  ability  and  made  a  good  living 

for  her  family,  which  numbered  live  children,  of  whom  three  are  yet  living:  Marit,  the  wife 
of  Bernt  Jorgenson.  a  retired  farmer  of  Summit:  Oline,  who  married  Per  Lundgren,  a  farmer 
of  Roberts  county:  and  Christian  H.  The  fathei  throughout  his  active  life  was  a  farmer 
and  laborer.  His  religious  faith  was  that  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  his  family  were  also 
connected  with  the  church.  Mrs.  Lien  certainly  deserved  <rreat  credit  for  what  she  accom- 
plished in  rearing  her  family  as  well  as  providing  for  her  own  support,  and  merited  tin- 
love  and  gratitude  of  her  children. 

Christian  H.  Lien  supplemented  his  early  education  acquired  in  the  sehools  of  Norway 
by  study  in  the  normal  school  at  St.  Cloud,  Minnesota,  after  which  he  took  up  the  profes- 
sion of  teaching.  He  worked  on  a  farm  and  on  a  railroad  in  order  to  earn  the  money  that 
would  enable  him  to  continue  his  education.  He  started  in  life  a  poor  boy  and  never  had 
a  cent  given  him,  earning  :ill  that  he  has  possessed  and  enjoyed.  He  worked  for  a  year  in 
a  general  store  and  in  connection  with  the  grain  business  .it  Marvin,  and  the  following  year. 
1893,  he  removed  to  Summit,  where  he  established  a  -mall  mercantile  store.  His  capital 
was  limited  but   as  his  trade  grew  In-  increased   his  stock  and  conducted  a   very  gratifying 

business  until  1897,  when   he  withdrew  from  c ireial   interests  and  established  a    private 

bank,  known  as  the  Summit  Bank.     In  1901   this  was  ii porated  as  the  State   Bank  with  a 

eapital  of  ten  thousand  dollars.  There  is  now  a  surplus  and  undivided  profits  ol'  four  thou- 
sand dollars,  while  the  average  deposits  amount  to  one  hundred  and  seventy-five   tl 3and 


1104  HIST<  >\<\  I  IF  S(  lUTH  DAKOTA 

Mr.  Lien   is  cashier  o1   the  bank  and  a-  such  is  the  active  manager  of  the  institu- 
tion, which  i        ill)    conducted  along   conservative,  yet   progressive,  lines  and   is  bringing 
:ess.     He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Depositors  Guaranty  Fun. I  Commission 
ota. 
In    1895   Mr.   Lien   was   married   to   Miss  Carrie   Brustuen,  a  native  of  Norway,  and  they 

be pa  hi    children;      Pearli,  Helma,  Carl  and  Alvin,  now  sixteen,   four- 

thirteen  and  eleven respectively.     In   L909  Mr.  Lien  took  his  I'amih    back 

ending  considerable  time  in  Norway,  Sweden  and  Englarid. 
iili  and  is  loyal  to  his  professions.    In  politics  he  is  a  repub- 

■ni I   has   been   honored   with    several   offices,   having   been   chi to   repn  lent   his  dis- 

■    the  slate  legislature  in  1897,  L899  and  1901,  while  in  1008  he  was  presidential  elector. 

thoroughly  informed  concerning  vital  and  significant  problems  and  his  support  of 

any   measure  is  the  resull   of  a   firm  belief  in   its  value.     lie  now  devotes  the  greater   part 

of  liis  time  to  the  bank  and  at  the  present   the  company  is  erecting  a  bank  building,  which 

will   bi  hlj    modern    in    its   equipment    in   even    respect.      Laudable   ambition   and    linn 

lided    Mr.  Lien  at   all  points  in  his  career,  and  the  steps  in  his  orderly   pro- 

e    easily    discernible. 


JOSEPH    M.   HnsTKTTER. 


Joseph   \I.   Hostetter  has  been   identified  with  a  number  of  business  enterprises  and   for 
i    years    was   superintended    of   the  county    farm.     He   is   now    farming  on   section   6, 

Rock    township,  .Minnehaha    county,  and    is   0] f   the   popular   residents  o!    his   locality. 

He  was  born  in  Lebanon  county.  Pennsylvania     Maj   27,   1863,  a   son  of  Abraham  and  Louisa 

i.Mark.    Hostetter,   both   natives  of  the  sam unty,  where  they   passed   their  entire  lives. 

ternal   grandfather,  Jacob   Hostetter,  ran  a   distillery  and  for  many  years   made  the 
-    which  was  use, I  in  the  manufacture  of  Hostetter's   Bitters,  as  the  originator  of  that 
laiy   article   was   hi-  cousin.      The   latter   was  a    herb  doctor  who  came  to  this  country 
from    Switzerland. 

eph    M.   Host, iter  was  reared   upon  his   father'-   farm  and  acquired  bis  education   in 

Ools    oi     the    neighborhood.       In     1877,    when    in    his    teens,    he    came    west     to 

three  Mars  was  employed  in  farm  work-,     iii  L880  he  made  the  long   journey 

to  tin    Pacific    dope  and   -pent   a   number  of  month-   in   California,  Washington,  Oregon  and 

I' Idaho   he   went    to   Colorado  and   worked   in   Leadville  at   mining  and   also  in 

He  next    located  in   Kansas  City,  where  he  worked   for  Goodsell  Brothers,  who  were 
1     tocl    farm.     Subsequentlj    he   returned  to   [llinois,  where  he  spent  a  year,  and 
•■cubed  In    Minnesota,  Wisconsin  and   North   Dakota   for  some  time. 

b :  •  Mr.   Hostetter  ci to  Sioux    Falls,  South   Dakota.     He  had   been   inter- 

ilmo  i    i  decade,  as  in   1879  he  had  made  a  trip  here,  although  he  did 

long  hi    thai  time.    On  his  arriving  at   Sioux  tails  in   1888  he  was  in  the  employ 

.  furniture  dealers,  until  June  30,    I  195,  when  he  was  appointed 

ntj    poor   farm.     He  served    in  that    capacity    for   four  years  and 

■'    en.  i    to   engi in    the    implement    business    at    Madison.    South 

■  iated  in  this  venture  with  Sherman   Bradiker  and  the  partnership  was 

one  year,  at   the  end  oi   which  tune  the  business  was  sold.     Subsequently    Mr. 

the    Decring    Harve  ter  t  .nip. any   for  a   similar  length  of  time  and  in 

■■!    the   hotel    at    Hartford,   conducting   the   same    for   live   years.      u 

i    period  he  was  again  appointed  superintendent  of  the  county  farm  and 

that    office   for  three  years,  when   he  resigned  and  began   fanning 

H     nil. lamh    to  the  operation   of  the   farm   in 

in-  now    resides.     This  is  rented   land,  but   1 wns  three  hundred 

linty,    Minnesota,  which   he   rents  to  others.      In  addition  to   his 

■I.    in    the    Farmers    Elevatoi    C pany    of   Ellis  and    in   the 

'■■..'!  -i    '  ompany  of  Hart I 

I    in    1890    to    Mi-s    Emma    Olson,   of    Sioux    Kails,  and   to   this 

Mien:       boy,    Guy,    JoBeph    J.    and     Irene,   all    at  home.      The 


JOSEPH  M.  HOSTETTEB 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1107 

family  belong  to  the  Lutheran  church  and  manifest  a  lively  interest  in  its  work.  Mr. 
Hostetter's  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  he  has  served  tor  a 
number  of  years  as  a  member  of  the  school  board.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  Sioux  Falls 
Lodge,  Xo.  '.),  I.  0.  0.  F.,  and  to  Sioux  Falls  Lodge,  No.  262,  B.  P.  0.  E.  Mr.  ami  Mrs. 
Hostetter  are  both  very  hospitably  inclined  and  their  home  is  the  frequent  meeting  place 
of  their  many  friends,  and  the  latch  string  is  always  out,  even  for  the  stranger.  There  is 
not  a  more  popular  family  in  the  county  and  their  open-hearted  generosity  and  sterling 
traits  of  character  are  the  qualities  that  bind  their  friends  to  them. 


GOTTLOB  HAAR. 


Gottlob  llaar  is  the  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Murner  Abstract  Company  of  Olivet 
and  in  this  connection  has  gained  a  large  clientage  which  makes  his  business  a  paying  one. 
lie  is  a  native  son  of  Hutchinson  county,  born  on  the  1st  of  October,  1877,  a  son  of  Fred 
and  Dorothea  Haar.  The  father  came  to  the  United  States  when  a  young  man  from  South 
Russia,  where  he  was  born  and  reared.  He  arrived  in  1877  and.  making  his  way  to  the 
northwest,  homesteaded  in  Dakota  territory,  where  he  carried  on  farming  for  a  number  of 
pears,  aiding  in  transforming  the  wild  land  into  productive  fields.  He  is  now  engaged  in  the 
hardware  and  implement  business  in  Freeman  and  is  a  well  known  and  representative 
citizen  of  the  town  in  which  he  makes  his  home. 

Gottlob  Haar  pursued  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  county  and 
afterward  attended  a  private  school  in  Milwaukee.  His  early  business  training  was  receive,! 
at  Freeman,  when'  he  remained  for  two  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  turned 
his  attention  to  the  abstract  business  in  Olivet,  where  he  was  located  when  he  became  an 
active  factor  in  political  circles  by  accepting  the  office  of  clerk  of  the  courts  in  1007.  He 
still  continues  in  that  position,  in  which  lie  has  proved  a  capable,  efficient,  prompt  and 
reliable  official.  At  the  same  time  he  maintains  his  interest  in  the  abstract  business  and  the 
two  make  continuous  demands  upon  his  time  and  energies,  so  that  he  is  leading  a  busy  life. 

On  the  22d  of  December,  1901.  Mr.  Haar  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mamie  Eaton 
and  to  them  have  been  born  three  children,  Harold,  Howard  and  Ruth  Aillyn.  In  religious 
faith  Mr.  llaar  is  a  Lutheran  and  lie  and  his  family  attend  the  church  of  that  denomination. 
His  political  indorsement  is  given  to  the  republican  party,  which  finds  in  him  a  stalwart 
champion.  He  is  not  identified  with  any  fraternities  but  is  fond  of  outdoor  life  and  in  such 
finds  his  chief  recreation.  He  represents  one  of  the  old  families  of  his  part  of  the  state  and 
ha-  been  a  witness  of  much  of  the  growth  ami  development  of  the  county  from  pioneer  times. 
II,.  i„  popular  and  well  liked  and  his  circle  of  friends  is  constantly  growing  as  the  circle  of 
{lis  acquaintances  is  extended. 


ALFRED  E.  RAYNES. 


Alfred  E.  Raynes  is  the  editor  ami  proprietor  of  the  Gazette,  published  at  Andover,  and 
is  one  of  the  well  known  and  popular  newspaper  men  of  Day  county.  He  was  born  in  Green- 
wich, England,  January  28,  1850,  and  his  parents,  John  G.  and  Sarah  (Newman)  Raynes, 
were  also  natives  of  that  country.  They  brought  their  family  l<>  America  when  their  son 
Allied  was  two  years  of  age,  the  family  home  being  established  near  F 1  du  Lac,  Wis- 
consin, whence  a  removal  was  afterward  made  t"  Danville,  Dodge  county.  It  was  there  that 
Alfred  E.  Raynes  learned  the  printer's  trade  in  the  office  of  the  Columbus  Republican  and 
still  later  he  was  employed  on  various  dailies  in  Chicago,  lie  became  identified  with  news- 
paper publication  in  the  Dakota  territory  when  in  L884  he  purchased  the  Andover  Gazette, 
which  he  has  sine,,  conducted  with  growing  and  gratifying  success.  He  has  kept  in  touch 
with  the  trend  of  progress  along  journalistic  lines,  publishes  a  neal  and  attractive  sheet  and 
in  the  dissemination  of  local  and  general  news  meets  the  wishes  of  his  readers  and  has 
th.nl, y  gained  a  liberal  patronage.  He  is  also  the  owner  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres 
of  land  near  \n, lover. 
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L108  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Aside  from  bis  activity  in  business  he  has  .lone  much  to  further  public  progress.  He 
was  the  first  president  ol  the  board  oi  trustees  following  the  incorporation  of  the  town  of 
Andover  and  he  has  likewise  filled  the  position  oi  postmaster.  A  stalwart  republican,  he 
has  been  chairman  oi  the  countj  republican  central  committee  and  for  a  long  time  was  its 
During  President  Harrison's  administration  he  was  a  member  of  the  republican 
state  central  committee  and  was  by  him  appointed  postmaster.  No  movement  relating  to 
the  welfare  of  the  community  fails  to  elicit,  his  interest  and  when  his  judgment  sanctions 
a  plan  he  gives  i"  it  hearty  cooperation. 

In  June,  l^N"..  Mr.  Raynes  was  united  in  marriage  to  .Mis-  l!es-ie  S.  Swan,  a  native 
oi  t  an. id:,  and  a  daughter  ol  William  and  Tressa  Swan.  To  them  have  been  born  live  chil- 
dren, two  sons  and  three  daughters,  as  follows:  Marjorie,  the  wife  of  Glenn  Hoffman,  whq 
operate-  a  unit  ranch  in  the  state  of  Washington;  Rex,  who  is  a  student  in  a  dental  college 
>  i  li.M>  I  olorado;  Harry,  a  registered  pharmacist  residing  in  Aberdeen;  .Marie,  a  high- 
i  giaduate  w  ho  i-  now  engaged  in  teaching;  and   Kathleen,  who  is  attending  school. 

Mr.  Raynes  belongs  to  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  to  the  Masonic  frater- 
nity and  the  Eastern  Mai  and  erected  the  first  story  of  the  Masonic  Hall,  which  was  tin- 
ished  bj  the  Masons.  His  is  a  well-rounded  development,  manifest  in  active  interest  in  all 
things  which  have  to  do  with  the  life  of  a  community,  and  in  personal  connection-  as 
well  as  in  editorial  avenues  he  has  contributed  much  to  public  progress. 


OTTO  L.  KAAS. 


Otto   L.   Kaas,   aetivelj    engaged    in   the   practice  of   law   at   Britton,  his   ability   having 
gained  for  lit  hi  a    large  and  distinctively  representative  clientage,  was  born  at  Grand  Meadow, 

in  Mower  county.  Mil sota,  February   it.   1877,  a  son  of  Johannes  J.  and  Christine   (Lundl 

berg  Kaas.  The  father  was  bom  near  Christiania,  Norway,  in  is:;:,,  and  in  Stockholm! 
en,  in  1864,  was  married,  the  lady  of  his  choice  being  a  native  of  that  city,  born  in 
1844.  Six  years  after  their  marriage,  or  in  ism.  they  came  to  the  United  state-,  settling 
ll  Grand  Meadow,  Minnesota,  where  Mr,  Kaas  was  employed  as  a  clerk  and  bookkeeper. 
In  In-  native  country  he  had  been  an  army  officer.  In  L883  he  removed  to  Dakota  territory 
and  secured  a  homestead  claim  in  .Marshall  county  in  1884,  after  which  he  gave  his  atten- 
tion to  ( aal  agricultural  pursuits  for  a  number  of  year-  but  retired  from  that   life  twenty- 

''     ago.     In  politics  he  was  always  a  republican  until  1892,  when  he  was  elected  county- 
auditor  of    Marshall   ' tit)    on   the   populist  ticket.      He  belonged  to  the  Lutheran  church  and 

in  thai  faith  passed  away  in  1904.  To  him  and  his  wile,  who  is  still  living,  were  born  six- 
'■•ii  children,  of  whom  four  survive,  as  follow-:  Otto  I...  of  this  review;  Therese,  who 
gave  her  hand  i  marriage  to  'He  -l.  Johnson,  a  farmer  residing  at  Staples.  Minnesota;  Elmer 
who  v.  a  -  the  first  while  child  born  in  Marshall  county,  tin--  -talc,  and  i-  employed  in  a 
in  Stanley  county:  ami  Emily,  who  i-  employed  as  clerk  In  a  store  at  Veblen,  South 
Dakota. 

\itci    acquiring  a   common-school   education  Otto   I-.   Kaas   became  a  student    in  the  St. 

i  -ll i    Law.     lie  was  elected  register  oi  deeds  of  Mar-hall  county  in   1898,  serving 

i  ii  -.  and  while  acting  in  that  capacity  he  devoted  the  hours  which  are  usually 
'■lined  leisui  to  preparation  foi  the  bar,  being  admitted  to  practice  in  1905,  in  which  year 
he   immediately   entered    upon    the  active   work   ol    the   profession.     In    \'.>i"'<  he   was   elected 

J    an. I   filled   thai    position   for   four  years.     In    L910  still  higher   political  honors 

ie  I..  him  in  in    election    i     representative  to  the  -tale  legislature,  in  which  he  served  for 

i  i    I.    l,i     retirement    from   thai   office  he  resinned   the  practice  of  law.  in  which 

continued  actively,  and  hi-  ability  to  handle  intricate  legal  problems  ha-  brought 

to  hi  in   a   large  and   growing   clientage,      lie   also   ha-   extensive   lauded    interests,  Inning   made 

inieiii-  in  property  which  now  return  to  him  a  gratifying  annual  income. 

■      June,   1900,   Mr,   Kaas  was  united   in   man  ice  to   Miss  Mildred   E.  Miller, 

ther    I.,  in      ,1 -    i:.    Mill,.,-,    a    retired    agriculturist.      To    them    has    been    born    a    -on, 

Durward  0„  whose  natal  daj    was  June  11,  1907. 

Mr.   Kaas   has  always   been   a   republican   in   his  political  views  and   has  taken  an   active 
interest   in   political  work   ti ghout   his  entire  life.     As  a   Mason  he  is  com ted  with  the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  110!) 

blue  lodge,  the  chapter,  the  consistory  and  with  the  .Mystic  Shrine  at  Aberdeen,  and  he  is 
now  serving  for  the  second  term  as  master  of  the  lodge  at  Britton.  He  also  belongs  to 
the  Elks  Lodge  No.  1046  at  Aberdeen.  His  religious  belief  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church, 
while  his  wife  holds  membership  in  the  Presbyterian  church.  They  are  highly  esteemed  as 
people  of  sterling  worth,  their  many  good  traits  of  heart  and  mind  establishing  them  in  a 
high  position  in  social  circles  where  character  and  intelligence  constitute  the  passports  to 
good  society. 


L.  C.  YOUNG. 


L.  C.  Young  was  born  in  Floyd  county,  Iowa,  March  16,  1890,  a  son  of  Adam  and  Anna 
(Fenzloff)  Young,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Germany.  The  father  was  born  in  1863 
and  was  a  son  of  John  Young,  who  was  a  nurseryman  and  died  in  Charles  City,  Iowa,  in  1908. 
The  family  came  to  the  United  States  during  the  boyhood  days  of  Adam  Young,  who  in 
early  manhood  took  up  the  trades  of  painting  and  decorating,  which  he  followed  throughout 
his  remaining  days.  He  was  married  in  Charles  City,  Iowa,  to  Miss  Anna  Fenzloff,  who  was 
born  in  1867,  a  daughter  of  Carl  Fenzloff,  who  is  a  stonemason  by  trade  and  now  makes 
his  home  in  Guthrie,  Oklahoma.  It  was  during  her  girlhood  days  that  Mrs.  Young  was 
brought  to  the  new  world.  She  still  survives  but  in  1908  she  was  called  upon  to  mourn  the 
loss  of  her  husband,  who  was  a  consistent  and  faithful  member  of  the  German  Lutheran 
church  and  was  also  a  valued  member  of  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  His  political 
allegiance  was  given  to  the  republican  party.  In  his  family  were  four  children:  Irving, 
who  is  a  job  printer  of  Rapid  City.  South  Dakota;  L.  ('.;  Nettie,  the  wife  of  Roy  Binkie,  a 
mechanic  of  Charles  City,  Iowa;   and  Hazel. 

Reared  in  Charles  City,  L.  C.  Young  completed  his  education  by  graduation  from  the 
high  school  with  the  class  of  1908.  He  afterward  learned  the  printer's  trade  there  and 
liter  went  to  Spokane.  Washington,  where  he  was  employed  in  a  printing  office.  On  the 
1st  of  February,  1914,  he  arrived  in  Waubay  and  purchased  a  controlling  interest  in  the 
Waubay  Advocate,  conducting  that  newspaper  until  August  1915,  when  he  disposed  of  his 
interest  therein  to  Rome  Walker,  of  Nebraska,  who  will  continue  to  publish  the  paper.  It 
has  a  circulation  of  seven  hundred  and  is  liberally  patronized  in  its  job  printing  department. 

Mr.  Young  is  a  republican  in  his  political  views,  while  his  fraternal  affiliation  is  with 
tin-  Knights  of  Pythias.  He  is  a  young  man  who  in  marking  out  his  path  in  life  has  chosen 
wisely  and  well  those  things  which  make  for  upright  manhood  and  for  honorable  success. 


IIOX.  GEORGE  \V.  GAYLORD. 

Hon.  George  W.  Gaylord,  judge  of  the  county  court  of  Custer  county  ami  a  residenf  of 
the  city  of  Custer,  was  born  November  29,  1844,  in  Lee  county.  Illinois,  a  son  of  Lucian  and 

Olive   (Moore)   Gaylord.    The  father,  who  was  bom  in  New  York  state,  became  a  pi ier  of 

Illinois,  whence  he  removed  to  St.  Louis  and  afterward  to  Minnesota. 

Judge  Gaylord  pursued  his  education  in  the  common  schools  of  Illinois,  of  St.  Louis  and 
of  Minnesota  and  remained  upon  his  father's  faun  near  Anoka.  Minnesota,  until  October, 
1861,  when,  with  patriotic  spirit  aroused,  lie  enlisted  for  service  in  the  Second  Minnesota 
Battery  of  Light  Artillery,  with  which  lie  served  throughout  the  war,  receiving  his  dis- 
charge on  the  17th  of  August.  1865,  at  St.  Paul,  lie  entered  the  service  as  a  private  and 
rose  to  the  rank  of  first  lieutenant.  In  various  important  battles  he  participated,  including 
the  engagements  at  Peiryville,  Murfreesboro,  Stone  River,  Chickamauga  and  Mission  Ridge 
and  was  also  with  Sherman  on  his  campaign  to  Atlanta.  At  Perryville  he  was  wounded  in 
the  left  hiii.  He  made  an  excellent  record  as  a  soldier  and  officer,  never  faltering  in  tin' 
performance  of  duty  and  inspiring  the  men  who  served  under  him  with  much  of  his  own 
zeal  and  valor. 

After  the  war  Judge  Cavlord  assisted  his  lather  in  conducting  a  hotel  in  St.  (loud. 
Minnesota,  until   1867  and  later   returned  to  Belleville,  Illinois,  where  he  became   proprietoi 


11M  HISTl  iRY  I  »F  S<  H   I  II   DAKOTA 

\  i.  i   i lucting  thai  n        For  a  number  of  years  he  sold  out  in  1883  and 

for  - e  time  was  in   Minnesota  and   Kansas  City,  Missouri.     He  then  removed   to  Custer, 

i  i    on  tlic  '.ith  of  April,   1886,  and   for  many  years  has  been   prominent   in  min- 

;       ection  ol    the   state,   being  principally   interested  in  tin  mines,  in    which  lie 

i~  -.nil  ;i   In  i  - .-  stockholder.     Hi-  abiliu    ha-   I.. I   to  bis  selection  for  various  important  and 

responsible    positions.      For   six    terms   he   served    as   justice   of   the   peace  and   his    fair   and 

us  "won  him  golden  opinions  from  all  sorts  of  people."     He  is  now  serving 

foi   the  fifth  term,  or  tenth  year,  as  count}   judge  and  upon  the  bench  has  made  a  splendid 
record. 

In  L876  Judge  Gaylord  was  married  at  Belleville,  Illinois,  to  Miss  Mary  Badgley,  a 
daughtei  oi  David  Badgley,  a  merchant.  Mrs.  Gaylord  passed  away  March  15,  1913,  leaving 
three  children:  Mrs.  Olive  Geisel,  who  has  two  children;  Benjamin  Ogle,  living  in  East  St. 
Louis;  and  David,  of  St.  Louis,  who  has  five  children. 

In  his  political  views  Judge  Gaylord  is  a  stalwart  republican  and  fraternally  he  is 
■    iiic    ted   wit  1 1  General   Steele   Post,  No.  94,  G.  A.   R.,  of  Custer,  of  which  he  is  serving  as 

commander.     He   is   ever   a   courti s,   dignilied   gentleman,  recognized   as   a   friend   to   those 

in  need.      It   is  said  that   he   has   more   friends  than   any  other  resident  of  his  county  owing 
to  his  upright   life  and  his  fidelity  to  principle  in  public  office  and  in  private  connection-. 


WILLIAM   BENJAMIN  BOSWELL. 

"lien"  Boswell  is  tl ditor  and  proprietor  oi   the  Hamlin  County  Republican  of  Castle- 

h 1   and   he  ha-   long  been  a    leading   factor  in  molding  public  thought  and  opinion   in  con- 

ii''  t  mil  with  affairs  oi  vital  significance  in  hi-  part  of  the  state.  He  was  born  in  Menominee, 
Michigan,  April  16,  1864,  and  is  a  sen  oi  Albert  W.  and  Ellen  (Hannan)  Boswell.  the  former 
a  native  oi  New  Hampshire  and  a  representative  of  one  of  the  old  New  England  families, 
tracing  hi-  ancestry  back  to  the  Mayflower  Pilgrims.  The  mother  was  bom  in  Peterboro, 
Canada,  ami   het    parents  were  from    Ulster,   Ireland.     Albert  W.  Boswell  and  Ellen  Hannan 

mi id  in   He  I'ere,  Wisconsin,  ami  settled  in   Menominee,  Michigan,  when'  the  father 

was  identified  with  the  lumber  industry  for  many  years.     In  September,  1880,  he  came  west 

t"  South    Dakota   on   a   tour  of   inspection   and   when  on   that  trip  took  up  a  homestead  of  one 

hundred  ami   sixtj    acres   in    Estellinc  township,  Hamlin  county.     On  his  return  to  Michigan 

for  In-   family   he  stopped  oil'  at    Marshall,   Minnesota,  to  buy  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of 

id    land  adjoining    Ins   homestead.     The   lather  and   his  son   Ben  took  up  their  abode 

I'll    in    the  spring  of    1881    and  kept    bachelor's  hall  until   the  fall  of   18S2,  when 

ere  joined   by   the  others  of   the   family.      Upon   the   farm   which  he  there  developed  Mr. 

Boswell   still   remains  and  own   his  original  holdings  of   three  hundred  and   twenty   acres. 

I'   well    was    reared    under   the    parental    roof    ami    was   a   youth    of    seventeen    years 
when   he  accompanied   hi-   father   to  South   Dakota,     lb'  acquired  his  education   in  the  high 

I I  oi    Menominee,  Michigan,  in  the  South   Dakota  State  College  at   Brookings  and  in  the 

Business    College   ai    Minneapolis.    Minnesota,   ami    was   thus   well   qualified    for   life's 

'  1 1'  'l    iiei    responsible   duties.     He   accompanied   his   father  to  this  state   on   his  trip  of 

'i  and  again   in   the   spring  of   1881    returned  with  him  and  aided  in  making 

the  ii  rovements  upon   the  I ■   farm,     lie  continued   under  the  parental   roof  until 

that    period,    or    in     1884,    took    up    the    vocation    of    teaching    and    for    seven 

identified   with  educational  wink.     He  was  the  firsi   teacher  of  the  Bryant   schools, 

ie  helped  (..  organize,  continuing  a-  an  instructor  there  for  three  years,  during  which 

milt    up  the     el I     ystem   to  a  high  -late  of  efficiency.     In    L892   he   was  elected 

ountj    and   served    for   two  terms,   retiring  from  the  position  as  he  had  entered 

-I'  ice   ;uii|   ._. I  w  ill  of  all   concerned,     tin   the  expiration  of   his  second   term 

lie  purchased  the  Hamlin  County  Republican  of  Castlewood,  which  he 

'ml  he  i-  today  a   well  known  figure  in  journalistic  circles  in  his  part  of 

'Ihe    paper   which    he    publishes    is    thoroughly    up  to. late    in    its    methods   of   secur- 

and   in   its  workmanship.     In    1885   Mr.   Boswell  purchased  a  quarter 
land  in   I     Lelline  township,  which  he  still  owns. 

'    in   the   public   life  of   the  CO] unity  along   many   lines.     In    IsDO  he 


WILLIAM    I'..    BOSWELL 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1113 

was  a  candidate  for  county  superintendent  of  schools  but  owing  to  the  populist  landslide  of 
that  year  lie  was  defeated  by  nine  votes.  In  1900  he  was  elected  county  treasurer  of  Hamlin 
county,  serving  in  that  position  for  two  terms,  and  in  the 'fall  of  1912  he  was  elected  a  mem- 
ber of  the  board  of  county  commissioners,  in  which  position  he  is  now  serving.  There  is 
perhaps  no  resident  of  the  county  to  whom  the  public  owes  a  greater  debt  of  gratitude  for 
efforts  to  promote  the  interests  and  improve  the  conditions  of  the  schools.  He  has  served 
for  seventeen  years  as  secretary  of  the  board  of  education  in  Castlewood  and  has  recently 
been  elected  for  another  three  years'  term.  During  these  years  he  has  worked  indefatigably 
for  higher  education  and  better  schools  and  has  lived  to  see  the  fruition  of  his  hopes  ami 
his  aims.  Today  Castlewood  has  a  twenty-live  thousand  dollar  school  building,  with  an 
approved  full  four  years'  high  school  course,  which  includes  manual  training  and  domestic 
science,  each  department  being  fully  equipped,  seven  teachers  being  employed  to  care  for  the 
high-school  work.  Mr.  Boswell  was  also  president  of  the  board  of  trustees  of  the  town  of 
Castlewood  from  1901  until  1905  and  again  from  1909  until  1914. 

On  the  22d  of  June,  1892,  Mr.  Boswell  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Minnie  E.  Shepherd, 
of  Brantford  township,  Hamlin  county,  South  Dakota.  To  them  have  been  born  seven  chil- 
dren, six  of  whom  survive,  namely:  Edith  Pearl,  Ellen  Mildred,  Benjamin  George,  Theodore 
Roosevelt,  Catherine  Louise  and  Paul. 

In  addition  to  his  home  property  in  Castlewood,  Mr.  Boswell  is  the  owner  of  a  fruit 
ranch  in  the  Bitter  Root  valley  of  Montana.  He  and  his  wile  are  members  of  the  Presby- 
terian church  and  he  is  identified  with  the  Masonic  fraternity  as  a  member  of  Sioux  Valley 
Lodge,  No.  125,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  and  of  Watertown  Chapter,  No.  12,  R.  A.  M.  His  life  has 
indeed  been  a  potent  force  for  good  in  his  section  of  the  state.  He  has  worked  diligently 
and  persistently  to  advance  the  public  welfare  and  has  ever  used  the  columns  of  Ids  paper  to 
further  the  interests  of  the  community  wherein  are  involved  the  questions  of  civic  advance- 
ment. While  his  ideals  have  been  high,  his  methods  have  been  practical  and  In-  never  gives 
up  until  his  aim  is  accomplished. 


ELI  STEARNS. 


Among  the  efficient  officers  of  Day  county  is  numbered  Eli  Stearns,  who  is  filling  the 
position  of  register  of  deeds.  His  life  record  began  in  Wisconsin  on  the  27th  of  July,  1857, 
and  he  is  a  representative  of  an  old  New  England  family  founded  on  American  soil  dur- 
ing colonial  times.  His  paternal  grandfathi  r.  David  Stearns,  was  born  in  Massachusetts  and 
died  in  New  Jersey  after  devoting  his  active  business  life  to  the  operation  of  cotton  and 
flour  mills.  His  son,  Caleb  Stearns,  was  bom  in  New  Jersey  in  January,  1820,  and  in  the 
year  L845  removed  westward  to  Wisconsin,  where  he  entered  a  claim,  becoming  one  of  the 
earliest  settlers  in  his  part  of  the  state.  For  a  number  of  years  he  lived  upon  and  devel- 
oped his  farm,  after  which  he  sold  the  original  tract  and  purchased  other  land.  lie  continued 
his  residence  in  Wisconsin  until  1883,  when  he  removed  to  Day  county,  South  Dakota,  and 
took  up  a   homestead,  upon   which   his  remaining   days    were   passed.     He  there  lived   for  a 

quarter  of  a  century  and  converted  hi-  place  n ;i  tract  of  wild  prairie  into  richly  developed 

fields,  winning  a  considerable  measure  of  success  in  his  farm  work.  He  was  a  well  educated 
man  and  exercised  considerable  influence  in  community  affairs.  Fraternally  he  was  connected 
with  tin-  Masons,  while  his  political  belief  w;is  that  of  tic  republican  party.  Alter  removing 
to  Wisconsin  lie  married  Catherine  Grosshans,  who  was  horn  in  Germany  in  1829  and  was  a 
daughter  of  John  Grosshans.  Her  father  was  also  a  native  of  Germany  and  after  coming 
to  the  new  world  engaged  in  farming  in  Wisconsin,  his  death  eventually  occurring  in  Mil- 
waukee. His  daughter  was  a  member  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  died  in  that 
faith   in   1907.  while  Mr.  Stearns  passed  away   in   1908. 

Eli  Stearns  was  the  sixth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  eleven  children,  eight  of  whom 
are  yet  living.     He  attended  the  common   schools  of   Wisconsin   and   started  out   in    life  as   a 

farmer,    following    that    occupation    for    a    ti in    South    Dakota,    to    which    he    came    in    Ha' 

spring  of   1883.     He  later  began   business   us  a    stonemason   and    plasterer   near    Pierpont,    Day 

county,   continuing   in    active  connection    with    industrial    interests    until    elected    to    tl Ilice 

of  register   ni    deeds   in    1906.     He   served    for   two    vein-,  and   then   retired.      In    1912,   however, 


nil  1 J  IS  1  <  >U,    O]    SOI    Ml   DAKOTA 

■    :  and  again  in   1914,  is  now  Berving  for  a  third  term  in  that  office. 

II,-  i,. i-  also  been  township  i  !•  ;nized  as  one  of  the  leaders  of  the  republican 

party  in  Daj   count] . 

In   1883  Mr.  Stearns  was  married  to  Miss   Permelia  C.  Smith,  a  native  of  Wisconsin  and 
mp  Andrew  Smith,  one  oi  the  early  settlers  of  that  state.    Her  father  was  a  stanch 
abolitionist  and  was  with  ■  ■  n   in   Kansas,  where  he  lived  for  several  years.     He  at 

ngth  met  death  at  the  bands  ol   the  Indians.     Mr.  and  Mrs.  Stearns  have  become  the  par- 
three  children:     Nina,  who  is  i  ngaged  in  teaching  in  the  state  of  Washington;  Clara, 
the  wii,-  ,,;    I  red  Galbraith,  a   bookkeeper  living  in  Nebraska;   and  Lydia,  who  is  acting  as 
deputy  register  i  Hie  parents  are  members  of  the  .Methodist  Episcopal  church  and 

guide  their  lives  according  to  its  teachings, 

Mr,  Stearns  is  also  a  member  <>!  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  the  Ancient 

Order  "i    I  nited   Workmen.     His  influence  is  always  on   the  side  of  right  and  improvement, 

in  '      He  devotes  the  major  part  of  his  attention  to  the  duties  of  his  office, 

which  are  discharged  in   a   systematic,  capable  manner,  his  work  giving  entire  satisfaction, 

a  indicated  by  the  fact  that  be  lias  been  three  times  eh, .sen  to  the  position. 


JOHN  CALVIN  DENISON. 


Much  of  the  wealth  of  South   Dakota   is  agricultural  wealth  and  the  prosperity  of  the 

largely  dependent  upon  the  prosperity  of  the  tanner.     Among  those  who  are  aiding 

in   the  agricultural  development  of  Clay  county   is  John   Calvin   Denison,  who  was  born  in 

D     ota   county,   Nebraska,  April   11,    1878,  a   son  of  Franklin  and  Hannah   Malissa 

natives  respectively  of  Vermont  and  Pennsylvania.    The  father  was  employed 

"    farm  labor  until  the  outbreak  of  the  Civil  war,  when  he  entered  the  Union  army,  remain- 

1    I        I    until  the  close  of  hostilities.     He  then  removed  to   Iowa  and  walked  from 

I  ■    Mat     i"  Sioux  i  ity,  as  there  were  then  no  railroads  in  that  section  of  the  country.     Sioux 
City   was   hut   a   small   village  and   it   was  ..Ken  ditlieuH    to  obtain   supplies  of  various  kinds. 
On  one  occasion  he  even  had  to  tile  threads  on  a  piece  of  pipe  which  he  needed  in  the  con- 
struction "i  a  sawmill  which  he  was  erecting  near  Sioux  City.    He  also  took  up  a  homestead 
the   line   in  South    Dakota,  which   is  now   owned  and  operated  by  our  subject.     In 
addition  !•>  the  quartet     eetion  that   he  homesteaded  Mr.  Denison,  Sr.,  preempted  a  one  hun- 
dred and   jixtj   acre  tracl  and  also  took  up  a  timber  claim.     After  a  number  of  years  he  sold 
mill  and   removed  t..  his  farm,  where  he  resided  until  he  retired  in   1898.     He  spent 
pan  ,,i  his  remaining  days  on  the  Pacific  coast  and  in  Chicago.    Just  before  his 
however,  he  returned  to  the  homestead  and  passed  away  there  December  13,  1910.    His 

to  the  home  beyond  in   I ember,  1901.     Their  family  numbered  four  children, 

J.  K  .  a   sketch  "i   whom  appear-  elsewhere  in  this  work:   Charles   ]•'.,  a  farmer 
ounty,  South   Dakota;  John  <'.,  of  this  review;  and  Frank  Sidney,  who  died  in  1898 

thi      par    h    \n ;an  wai   while  in  the  servic :  the  United  States  government. 

I,,i"1  Culvin   Denison   was  six  years  of  age  when  he  was  brought  by  his  parents  to  the 

till  his  In. me.     II,.  grew  to  manh 1  there  and  attended  country  school  nearby. 

1896    he   was  a    student    in   the    University   of   South    Dakota   and   then 

i    V'ork,   Nebraska.      During   hi-   vacations  lie   learned   the  carpenter's 

chool     pent    three   years   traveling   over  Colorado  and   the   Pacific 

1,1    1901    he   returned    to   South    Dakota   and   took   up  his  residence  at.   Deadwood. 

three  years  and  worked  at  his  trade,  hut  in  the  fall  of   1904  lie  returned 

1     ""I    rented    a    pari    of    the    land    until   hi,    father's   death.      At  that    time   he 

"  ""••  hundred  and  fortj    acres  ..i    it   and  since  coming  into  possession  of  his  farm  lias 

ni     tl \i   the  tii f  his  father's  demise  there  were  no  build 

.   bui    he   has  sine,,  erected   a    large  Inn  story   residence  and   adequate  barns. 
and  out hui!. 

m  '  hristmaa  Day.   1901,  to  Miss  Viola  Carpenter,  a  nativ ' 

it  I  ne  Carpenter,  who  was  born  in  Illinois.    Mr.  and  Mrs.  Denison 
tgene     irhosc  birth  occurred   November  33,   1902;   and  Gladys 

DO  i. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1115 

•  Mr.  Denison  is  a  republican  but  quite  liberal  in  his  views  and  has  served  in  a  number 
of  local  offices.  He  has  for  the  last  three  years  been  clerk  of  the  town  board  and  is  serving 
his  second  term  as  school  clerk.  He  was  for  one  term  school  treasurer.  His  religious  faith 
is  that  of  the  United  Brethren  church  and  his  fraternal  affiliations  with  the  Modern  Wood- 
men of  America.  He  is  one  of  the  most  esteemed  residents  of  Prairie  Center  township  and 
has  many  personal  friends,  who  value  highly  his  good  opinion. 


WALTON  8.  GIVEN. 


Walton  S.  Given,  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Britton,  was  born  in  Woodstock. 
Illinois,  February  4,  1879,  and  is  descended  from  early  American  ancestry  represented  in 
the  Revolutionary  war  among  the  Virginian  troops  with  Pitkin  and  Sumter.  His  parents, 
C.  A.  and  Elizabeth  (Ryder)  Given,  were  both  natives  of  Woodstock,  Illinois,  although  their 
parents  were  Virginians.  C.  A.  Given  made  farming  his  life  work  and  thus  provided  a 
comfortable  living  for  his  family.  He  was  a  well  read  and  broad-minded  man  and  the 
salient  traits  of  his  character  were  such  as  commended  him  to  the  confidence  and  high  regard 
of  all.  His  early  political  support  was  given  to  the  democratic  party  but  later  he  joined 
the  ranks  of  the  republican  party.  Fraternally  he  was  connected  with  the  Masons  and 
religiously  with  the  Presbyterian  church,  while  his  wife  was  a  member  of  the  Methodist 
Episcopal  church. 

Walton  S.  Given  completed- a  high-school  course  in  Elgin,  Illinois,  by  graduation  with 
the  class  of  1897,  being  then  a  youth  of  eighteen  years.  Soon  afterward  he  made  his  way 
to  Watertown,  South  Dakota,  and  for  two  years  engaged  in  teaching  in  the  country  schools 
near  that  place.  He  afterward  attended  the  State  Normal  School  at  Madison,  from  which 
he  was  graduated  in  1900,  and  then  accepted  the  position  of  principal  of  the  schools  of  South 
Shore,  South  Dakota.  A  year  later  he  removed  to  Britton,  where  he  was  city  superintend- 
ent of  schools  from  1901  until  1910,  and  from  1905  until  1910  he  spent  his  summers  in 
teachers'  institute  work  all  over  Dakota.  He  was  particularly  able  in  that  field,  as  well  as 
in  the  regular  work  of  the  schoolroom,  where  his  ability  to  impart  clearly  and  readily  to 
others  the  knowledge  that  he  had  acquired  made  him  a  most  valued  educator.  His  efforts 
have  been  an  important  force  in  the  development  of  the  school  system  of  his  part  of  the 
state,  for  he  was  largely  instrumental  in  advancing  the  standards  of  the  schools.  He  pro- 
moted his  own  knowledge  through  attendance  for  several  seasons  at  the  University  of 
Chicago,  and  broad  reading,  study  and  investigation  have  continually  augmented  his  intel- 
lectual force.  In  1910  he  was  elected  assistant  cashier  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Britton, 
of  which  he  was  made  cashier  in  January,  1911,  and  has  since  been  identified  with  this 
institution,  to  which  he  gives  his  undivided  attention. 

In  1900  Mr.  Given  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Annie  Sheridan,  a  native  of  Madison, 
South  Dakota,  and  a  daughter  of  Elmer  Shc-ridan,  who  is  engaged  in  the  abstract  and  insur- 
ance business.  They  have  one  child,  Elmer  S.  Mrs.  Given  belongs  to  the  Presbyterian 
church,  while  Mr.  Given  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  fraternity.  In  politics  he  is  a  repub- 
lican but  has  never  sought  nor  desired  office,  preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon 
his  business  duties.  He  is  now  making  good  in  the  position  of  cashier  of  the  First  National 
Bank  of  Britton  and  is  accorded  the  high  regard  and  confidence  of  his  colleagues  and 
contemporaries. 


I.OUS  G.  OCHSENREITKH. 


Louis  G.  Ochsenreiter,  proprietor  of  a  garage  at  Webster  and  owner  of  :i  large  farm, 
was  born  in  Harrison  county,  Indiana,  February  17.  1857,  a  son  of  Gephard  and  Pauline 
Ochsenreiter,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Germany,  in  which  country  they  were  reared 
and  married.  The  father,  born  in  1813,  died  in  1867.  In  L848  lie  came  to  the  new  world, 
settling  in   Indiana,  and  throughout  his  entire  life  engaged   in  business  as  a  tin   and  copper- 


1116  HISTORY  (  IF  SOI   I  II   DAKi  HA 

He  and  In-  wife  were  members  of  the  i  atholic  church  and  in  that  faith  thej    reared 
o    t  w ilif  children. 
Louis   G.  Ochsenreitcr,  the  only   one   now   living,  was  educated   in   the  schools  of  Min- 
whicli   state   the   family    removed   just    prior   to   the   <  lose  of  the  Civil   war.     He 
had  vi  d       ta  iuth.     His  mother  hired  him  out   for  a  year  to  work  for 

our  do  month.    Out  oi  his  wage  for  the  year  he  gave  his  mother  forty 

lie  was  afterward  employed  in  a   hardware  store  in  St.  Paul  for  a  year  and  -till 
latei   began  Belling  farm  n  at    Ionian.  .Minnesota.     In   isso  he  arrived  in  Day  county, 

smith  Dakota,  and  filed  on  a  homestead  and  a  tree  claim.     In  the  spring  of   1881  he  estab- 
,i   hardware   business  al    Webster   although   there  were   but   few   inhabitants   in   that 
>l   the  county.     He  had  the  firs!   store  on  the  town  site,  conducting  it   in  partnership 
with  Andrew  Smail,  the  firm  continuing  actively  and  successfully  in  business  for  about  twenty 
under  the  style  ol  Ochsenreitei   &   Smail.     In  1900  the  senior  partner  turned  his  atten- 
tion   to   the   implement    business,   which    he   successfully   conducted   until   1  i)  1 5 .     He   is  now 
proprietor  ol  a  garagi   and  sells  the  Reo,  I  adillac  and  Saxon  car-.    Already  he  has  established 
•  fying  business  and  the  growing  popularity  of  the  automobile,  together  with  his  enter- 
prise and  honorable  business  method-,  contribute  to  his  success. 

In   l-s;   \h.  Ochsenreiter  married  .Miss  Nellie  R.  Murphy,  a  native  of  Arena,  Wisconsin, 

Webster  and   throughout    tl ntj    they   are   well  known.     They  hold  membership 

church  and   Mr.  Ochsenreiter  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Columbus.     A  stanch 
republican   in  politic.-,  he  was  elected  the   first   county  treasurer  of  Day  county.     He  served 

as  president   oi    the   village   1 d    before   Webster   was   incorporated  as  a   city   and  several 

time-  he  lias  been  a  membei  oi  the  school  board.  He  was  also  a  member  of  the  state  com 
ii  al  the  World's  Columbian  Exposition  in  Chicago  and  helped  to  raise  twentj  five 
thousand  dollars  for  the  commission,  securing  the  money  throughout  the  state.  Later. 
however,  the  legislature  appropriated  fifty  thousand  dollars,  reimbursing  the  donor-  of  the 
previous  twentj  five  thousand  dollars.  Mr.  Ochsenreiter  held  the  federal  position  of  examiner 
in  t("  department  oi  justice  and  in  all  of  the  offices  that  he  has  filled  has  proven  able, 
capable  and  faithful.  He  -till  owns  his  old  homestead  and  tree  claim,  three  miles  south  of 
Webster,  and  since  locating  thereon  he  has  contributed  in  large  measure  to  the  development 
and  upbuilding  ol    Daj   nty,  which  he  helped  to  organize  and  in  which  he  was  one  of  the 

first      sell  lei-. 


JOHN  T.  LEE. 


John   T    Lee,  the   period  oi   whose  residence  in  South   Dakota   covers   forty-six   years,  is 

""    "'■"  known  and  representative  citizens  of  Minnehaha  county  and  is  actively  iden- 

,l1'  business   interests  as  mi gei   oi   the  S.  II.  Bowman  I. umber  Company  and  of  the 

I'     '<"    '  panj  ol   Brandon,  this  state.     His  birth  occurred  in  Christiania,  Norway, 

■      February,  1855,  his  parents  being  Thorsten  and  Anna   (Okre)    Lee,  natives  of 

way.  who  emigrated  to  the  United  States  in    1861   and  took  up  their  abode  in  Allamakee 

Che  father,  a  blacksmith  L\   trade,  opened  a  shop  in  the  (own  of  Waterville. 

•"   "no  to  South  Dakota,  filing  on  a  homestead  in  Split    Rock  town- 

inty,  on  winch   he  resided  until  his  death,  which  occurred  in    1898.     The 
"      ubji  i  i   was  calli  d  to  her  final  rest   in  the  year   L906. 
'■"     who  was  a  lad  oi  twelve  years  when  he  accompanied  his  father  and  mother 
to  tin    i  nitcd  States,  left  home  at  the  age  of  thirteen  and  came  to  South 

oni    yea  I    | ■   to  the  arrival   of  his   parents.      During   the   first    winter  here 

lothci    in    Canton    and    worked    in    a    sawmill.      When    his    parents    came    to 

n  the  home  farm  and  assisted  his  lather  in  the  work  of  the  fields 

I  hi-  majority.     In    1876  he  wedded  Miss  Christina   Nelson,  a   native  of 

riage  located  on  a   farm  which  his  brother  had  homesteaded,  John 

rnership  of  the  propertj    at   his  brother's  death.     He  extended  the 

until  it  cm l ied  two  hundred  and  forty  acres  and  continued  its  opera- 

'  the  farm  I  took  up  his  abode  in  Brandon.    There  he  was  made 

tion,    erving  in  that  capaeitj  for  six  years.   On  tl xpiration  of 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1119 

that  period  the  Farmers  Association  sold  out  and  Mr.  Lee  became  agent  for  its  successors, 
remaining  with  his  new  employers  for  about  six  years  or  until  his  election  to  the  office  of 
county  treasurer  in  1903.  He  served  in  that  position  for  two  terms  or  four  years  and  some 
time  after  the  expiration  of  his  second  term  returned  to  Brandon.  On  the  organization  of  the 
Farmers  Elevator  Company  he  was  made  manager,  and  subsequently,  when  his  son  resigned  as 
manager  of  the  Bowman  Lumber  Company,  he  was  offered  and  accepted  the  management  of  the 
latter  concern  as  well.  In  these  connections  he  has  manifested  excellent  executive  ability  and 
sounii  judgment,  and  his  efforts  are  a  recognized  factor  in  the  continued  growth  and  success 
of  the  institutions  with  which  he  is  identified. 

To  Mr.  Lee  and  his  first  wife  were  born  four  children,  as  follows:  Edward,  who  acts  as 
manager  for  the  S.  H.  Bowman  Lumber  Company  at  Canton;  Anthon,  a  member  of  the  Frank 
Hyde  Jewelry  Company,  of  Sioux  Falls;  Hannah,  who  is  employed  as  bookkeeper  by  the 
Loonan  Lumber  Company  of  Sioux  F'alls;  and  Albert,  an  inspector  of  fruits  and  vegetables 
at  Minneapolis.  The  wife  and  mother  passed  away  in  1894,  and  on  the  31st  of  December, 
1903,  Mr.  Lee  was  again  married,  his  second  union  being  with  Mrs.  Mary  Holmes,  who  was 
formerly  a  .Miss  Hustad  and  is  a  native  of  Norway.  Mrs.  Lee  conducts  a  successful  millinery 
establishment  in  Sioux  Falls,  her  store  adjoining  the  Sioux  Falls  National  Bank. 

For  a  number  of  years  Mr.  Lee  has  been  a  factor  in  the  local  councils  of  the  republican 
party.  He  served  for  twelve  years  as  county  commissioner  of  Minnehaha  county  and  in  that 
connection  made  a  most  commendable  and  creditable  record.  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with 
the  Masons,  belonging  to  the  following  organizations:  Minnehaha  Lodge,  No.  5.  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 
of  Sioux  Falls;  Sioux  Chapter,  R.  A.  M.;  St.  Croix  Commander}',  No.  2,  K.  T.;  the  Consistory; 
and  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  likewise  belongs  to  Lodge  No.  262  of  the  Benevolent  Protective 
Order  of  Elks,  while  his  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Lutheran 
church,  with  which  his  wife  is  also  connected.  During  the  long  period  of  his  residence  in 
Minnehaha  county  he  has  proven  himself  a  public-spirited,  progressive  citizen,  a  trustworthy 
business  man  and  a  stanch  friend,  and  his  salient  qualities  of  character  justly  entitle  him 
to  the  esteem  of  those  who  know  him. 


1IIIX.  DAVID  L.  FRIXTUP. 


Hon.  David  L.  Printup  is  the  present  representative  of  his  district  in  the  state  senate 
and  is  doing  effective  work  for  the  benefit  of  the  commonwealth.  In  Britton,  where  he 
makes  his  home,  he  is  engaged  in  the  real-estate,  insurance  ami  abstract  business  and  he  lias 
so  directed  his  efforts  as  to  win  an  enviable  and  creditable  position  in  business  circles.  He 
belongs  to  that  class  of  men  who  while  promoting  individual  success  also  contribute  to  the 
general  prosperity  and,  moreover,  is  a  self-made  man,  having  started  out  in  life  with  a  capital 
of  only  about  two  thousand  dollars. 

-Mr.  Printup  was  born  in  Fultonville,  New  York,  December  29,  1857.  a  son  of  William  H. 
and  Martha  (Putnam)  Printup.  who  weir  natives  id'  Fultonville,  New  York,  the  former  born 
in  1836  and  the  latter  in  1841.  The  Printup  family  were  French  Euguenots  and  the  Ameri- 
can branch  was  founded  at  an  early  period  in  the  development  of  this  country.  Repre- 
sentatives of  the  name  were  pioneer  residents  of  New  York  and  it  was  there  that  William 
Printup,   grandfather  of  our  subject,  was  born  and  lived.     The  Putnam   family   were   among 

the  early  residents  of  New  England.     William  H.   Printup  and  Martha   Putnam  were  re: I 

in  the  Empire  state  and  following  their  marriage  he  engaged  in  civil  engineering  and  sin 
veying,  being  employed  by  the  state  government,  by  tin'  New  York  Central  Railroad  and 
by  the  Federal  government,  laving  nut  the  line  between  Canada  and  New  York.  At  the  tune 
of  the  Civil  war  Mr.  Printup  became  a  captain  of  the  One  Hundred  and  Fifty-third  New 
York  Volunteer  Infantry  and  was  promoted  to  the  rank  of  lieutenant  colonel.  He  served 
for  a  year  and  a  half,  when  illness  compelled  his  return  home.  His  political  indorsement 
was  given  to  the  republican  party,  of  which  he  was  an  earnest  advocate.  Me  died  in  is;:;, 
while  his  wife  passed  away  in  1870,  in  the  faith  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church.  Their 
family  numbered  four  children,  el'  whom  three  are  living,  as  follows:  David  L..  of  this 
review;  Emma,  the  vile  of  John  B.  Card,  who  is  engaged  in  the  hardware  business  in  Silver 
City.  Xew   Mexico;   and  Charles  E.,  assistant  cashier  of  the    Inst    National   Bank  of  Britton. 


ll20  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

David  1-    Printup  pursued   hie  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Fultonville,  also   in  a 

;.    institute  at    Fort    Edwards,   Ne*    York,   and   afterward  at  Schoharie,  New   York. 

,n    ,„„  |   ,,„.   United   States    Naval   Academy,  from  which  he  was   graduated   in 

,--i    and  for  two  years  he  remained  in  the  service,  going  to  Europe,  Africa  and  Asia.     In 

made   his   waj    to   Lisbon,   Dakota   territory,  teaching  school  one  year,  and  m   188o 

,,. ved   to   Britton.     Be   purchased  a   well  outfit   first  and  engaged  in  drilling  wells  in   the 

,,.,,„,  .,        \  ,,.    locating  in  Britton  he  was  appointed  to  the  position  of  deputy  register  of 
.  and  did  other  work  at  the  courthouse  for  four  years.     He  was  then  elected  register  of 
I  ,„.,,,  thai  position  for  four  years,  at  the  end  of  which  time  he  became  cashier  of  the 
ipany.     Still  later  he  traveled  for  the  Perkins  Brothers  Com- 
pany of  Sioux  City   for  two  years  and  since  1898  he  has  been  engaged  in  the  real-estate, 
a„d   abstracl    business.     He  is  now  heavily  interested  in  farming  lands  and  owns 

,„., allj  an  ■  ntire  section.     He  started  in  life  with  little  capital  but  has  won  success  through 

,    purpose  and  straightforward  dealing. 
political  circles  Mr.  Printup  has  long  been  an  active  factor  and  for  sixteen  years  was 

publica, ntral  committee  of  Marshall  county.    For  one  term  he  was  clerk 

of  the  < .t  and  in   1914  was  elected  to  represent  his  district  in  the  state  senate,  so  that  he 

,   member  of  the  upper  house  of  the  general  assembly.     He  gives  careful  consider- 
,    t0  au  the  questions  which  come  up  for  settlement  and  is  conscientious  m  the  discharge 

,,f  bis  duties,  -■> arding  a   public  office  as  a  public  trust. 

!„    L890   Air    Printup   was    joined   in   wedlock  to   Miss   Marion  H.  Gamsby,  a   native  of 
Dodge   1  it3     Minnesota.     They  have  a  daughter,  Dorothy,  who  was  graduated  with  honors 

Oberlin   Coll won  a   scholarship  at  Radeliffe  College  and  is  a  member  of  Tin  Beta 

Kappa  Mrs  Printup  and  her  daughter  are  members  of  the  Presbyterian  church  and  the 
family  occupies  a  prominent  social  position.  Mr.  Printup  belongs  to  the  Elks  Lodge  No. 
l046  n  Aberdeen  and  is  also  connected  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the 
^ncienl  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Sons  of  Veterans,  in  which  he  has  filled  the  office 
colonel  He  likewise  belongs  to  the  United  Commercial  Travelers.  lie  was  the  organizer 
of  the  Odd  Fellows  lodge  at  Britton,  in  which  he  has  passed  through  all  of  the  chairs,  and 
also  Slled  all  of  the  offices  in  the  encampment.  He  has  many  qualities  which  render  him 
personally  popular  and  bis  circle  of  friends  is  therefore  almost  coextensive  with  the  circle 
of  his  acquaintance.  Mis  political  activity  has  made  him  widely  known  in  the  state  and  he 
merits  and  receives  the  esteem  and  goodwill  of  many  with  whom  he  has  been  brought  in 
cont 


JOHN   R.   MICHAELS. 


John  R    M  1  haela  holds  title  to  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  of  land  located  on  section 

rmantown  township,  Codington  county,  and  is  of  the  leading  agriculturists  of  his 

locality       He   is  also  county   comni is-i, .n. ■.    and   inlluential   in   the  affairs  of  local  government. 

1  i 1,   Dodge  county,  Wisconsin,  on  the  87th  of  November,  1873,  a  son  of  John  H. 

and   Lena   ilialili    Michaels,  both  natives  of   Mecklenburg,  Germany,  where  they  were  reared 

I    married.     In    the  early   '60s   they  left  the   fatherland   and   came   to  the   United   States 

and   made   theii    way    inland,   settling   in    Dodge   county.   Wisconsin,   where   the    father   was 

ycd  as  a   farm  hand  for  some  ti In   1880  he  came  to  what  is  now   South   Dakota 

with  a  thn  it,  which  he  owned  and  which  1 perated   thai   season.     The  following 

ght    his    family    to    Dakota    territory   and    subsequently    purchased   a    farm    in 

intown  township,  Codington  county.     He  added  to  his  first   quarter  section   from  time 
in  ti„,e  and  eventually  owned  eighl   hundred  and  eight j    acres  of  land.     He  had  one  of  the 

,,   1    tl i     in  his  pari   ..1   the  state  and  for  several  seasons  operated  an  outfit,  replacing 

ichine  with  one  whose   motive   power   was   steam,  as  soon   as  able  to  do  so. 
lie   was   on   the   board   ol    county   commissioners    for  nine   years  and   was   a   member  of  the 
,    three  terms.     He  passed  away  on  the  12th  of  March.  L909,  when  sixty- 
Bix  y  His   widov   survives  and  resides  in  Watertown,  this  state. 

John  R.  Micha  eared  under  the  parental  root  and  was  given  that  excellent  home 

training  which  means  so  much  in  the  building  of  character  and  the  development  of  efficiency, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1121 

and  his  education  was  acquired  in  the  public  schools  of  the  neighborhood.  After  his  mar- 
riage, which  occurred  in  1895,  he  began  farming  for  himself  and  for  some  years  rented  his 
father's  home  farm,  although  he  purchased  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  the  land  where  he 
now  resides  in  the  fall  of  1895  and  two  years  later  bought  a  quarter  section  adjoining. 
Since  1899  he  has  made  his  home  upon  his  place,  which  comprises  three  hundred  and  twenty 
acres  in  a  body  and  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  farms  in  the  county.  During  the  intervening 
sixteen  years  he  has  brought  his  land  to  a  high  state  of  cultivation  and  has  made  many 
improvements  upon  the  place.  He  carries  on  general  farming,  although  his  greatest  attention 
is  given  to  the  raising  of  grain,  to  the  production  of  which  this  section  is  especially  well 
adapted.  His  labors  return  him  a  good  income  and  he  is  one  of  the  well-to-do  men  of  his 
locality. 

Mr.  Michaels  was  married  on  the  2d  of  July,  1895,  to  Miss  Louise  Redemske,  of  this 
county,  a  native  of  Dodge  county,  Wisconsin.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Michaels  have  been  born  two 
children,  Hilda  Ida  and  Etta  Anna.  Mr.  Michaels  is  a  republican  and  has  served  as  a  mem- 
ber of  the  township  board  and  of  the  school  board  almost  continuously  since  removing  to  his 
present  farm.  In  the  fall  of  1912  he  was  appointed  to  the  board  of  county  commissioners  to 
(ill  out  the  unexpired  term  of  Peter  Phillip,  deceased,  and  was  elected  to  the  same  position 
at  the  election  ui  the  same  year.  He  is  at  present  serving  in  that  capacity  and  is  proving 
a  judicious  and  able  official.  He  is  held  in  the  highest  esteem  wherever  known  and  is  a  man 
of  influence  in  his  county. 


JAMES   C.  GARRICK. 


James  C.  Garriek,  of  Webster,  filling  the  office  of  sheriff  of  Day  county,  was  born  in 
Delhi,  New  York,  December  20,  1872,  a  son  of  Alex  and  Elizabeth  (Cowan)  Garriek,  who 
were  natives  of  Delaware  county,  New  York,  born  in  1845  and  1S43  respectively.  The 
lather  is  still  living  but  the  mother  passed  away  in  1909.  The}'  were  married  in  the  Empire 
state  and  in  1880  removed  to  Iowa,  where  the  father  secured  a  farm  and  in  1883  they  became 
residents  of  Faulk  county,  South  Dakota,  where  he  took  up  land  from  the  government. 
Atter  cultivating  that  tract  for  a  time  he  removed  to  the  vicinity  of  Faulkton  and  at  the 
present  time  is  living  retired,  making  his  home  with  his  children.  His  business  affairs  were 
carefully  and  wisely  conducted,  bringing  him  success.  His  family  numbered  five  children, 
of  whom  four  are  living:  Isabella,  the  wife  of  William  Plants,  a  merchant  and  farmer 
living  near  Faulkton;  W.  R.,  who  is  sheriff'  of  Faulk  county;  A.  A.,  manager  for  the  Day 
County  Garage  Company;  and  James  C.  The  father  is  a  member  of  the  Congregational 
church  and  an  active  representative  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  In  politics 
he  is  a  republican  and  for  several  years  served  as  county  commissioner  of  Faulk  county. 
His  father.  Alex  Garriek,  Sr.,  was  born  in  Scotland  and  at  the  age  of  seventeen  years  came 
to  the  United  States.  He  followed  the  occupation  of  farming  and  died  in  the  state  of 
New  York.  The  maternal  grandfather  of  James  C.  Garriek  was  Andrew  Cowan,  who  was 
born  in  Scotland,  and  also  engaged  in  agricultural  pursuits  to  the  time  of  his  demise,  which 
occurred  in  New  York. 

James  C.  Garriek  after  acquiring  a  common-school  education  turned  his  attention  to 
farming  and  to  the  grain  business  and  since  starting  out  independently  has  made  steady 
progress.  He  has  an  interest  in  the  firm  of  Potter,  Garriek  &  Potter,  which  controls  a  line 
of  nine  elevators  at  various  points  in  this  state  and  they  handle  an  extensive  amount  of 
grain,  their  business  furnishing  an  excellent  market  for  the  grain  raisers,  while  at  the  same 
time  it  i*  a  source  of  profitable  income  to  the  partners.  Believing  in  South  Dakota  and  its 
future,  Mr.  Garriek  has  invested  to  a  large  extent  in  land  in  this  state  and  is  also  the 
owner  of  land  in  North  Dakota. 

In  1902  occurred  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Garriek  and  Miss  Evelyn  Potter,  a  daughter  of 
S.  L.  Potter,  of  Webster,  South  Dakota,  and  they  have  one  child,  Carlyle,  born  in  19(11',. 
The  parents  occupy  an  enviable  social  position  and  are  regarded  as  devout  members  of  the 
Congregational   church. 

In  Masonry  Mr.  Garriek  has  taken  the  degrees  of  the  Scottish  Rite  and  of  the  Mystic 
Shrine.      His   political  allegiance   is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  he  has  served  as  aider- 


1122  HISTORY  (  »!■   SOUTH   DAK<  ITA 

man  (.1  Webster,  while  in  L912  he  was  elected  to  the  office  of  sheriff  of  Day  county,  in 
which  he  i-  making  a  most  creditable  record  by  the  prompt,  fearless  and  faithful  discharge 
of  his  duties.     He  represents  one  o(   the  old  pioneer  families  oi  his  section  of  the  Btate  and 

has  i"i  ah. .hi  -.<  iiiinl  of  a  century  been  identified  with  the  progress  and  development  of 
this    part    of    South    Dakota. 


J  WIKS  DONNELLY. 


There  are  many   progressive  ami   successful   farmers  in   lam   Mm :ounty  ami  among 

them  i-  numbered  James  Donnelly,  of  Running  Water  precinct,  who  is  one  of  the'oldest  resi- 
dent- el'  the  county  in  point  of  years  that  he  lias  lived  in  the  state,  lie  was  born  near 
Madison,  in  Dane  county.  Wisconsin.  .\|nil  L9,  1851,  a  son  of  Frank  ami  Nancy  (Keegan) 
Donnelly,  both  natives  of  County  Monaghan,  Ireland.  They  were  married  on  the  Emerald 
isle  in  1850  and  in  the  same  year  emigrated  to  America,  settling  in  Dam'  county.  Wisconsin, 
where  tin'  lather,  who  was  a  blacksmith,  worked  at  his  trade.  In  1861  they  came  to  South 
Dakota  with  their  family  ami  the  father  took  up  a  squatter's  right  in  what  was  then  known 
as  Todd  county.  Dakota  territory,  hut  which  was  later  added  to  Nebraska,  it  being  situated 
in  that  part  of  Knox  county.  Nebraska,  that  lies  between  the  Niobrara  and  the  Missouri 
rivers.  The  region  was  not  then  surveyed  and  white  settlers  were  ivw  ami  scattered.  In 
1864  tic  government  desired  to  assign  that  region  to  the  Ponca  Indians  as  a  reservation  and 
ordered  the  settlers  to  vacate.  They  had  to  move  in  1S66  but  eventually  ^lr.  Donnelly  pot 
pay  for  the  buildings  he  had  elected.  lie  crossed  the  Missouri  river,  settling  in  Running 
Water  precinct,  Hon  Homme  county,  Dakota.  The  stockade  oi  the  Ponca  agency  was  erected 
on  the  land  where  Mr.  Donnelly  had  settled  as  a  squatter.  Upon  locating  in  Bon  Homme 
county  he  took  up  both  a  preemption  claim  and  a  homestead  claim  and  later  Bled  on  a 
timber  claim,  thus  becoming  the  owner  of  a  considerable  body  of  valuable  land.  He  resided 
upon  his  farm  until  1901,  when  he  and  his  wife  removed  to  the  cottage  on  the  farm  where 
his  son  .lames  resides.  The  father  passed  away  there  October  1.  1902,  at  the  age  of  seventy- 
six,  and  tin'  mother  died  in   April  of  the  same  year  when   seventj    seven    war-  oi    age. 

.lames    Donnelly    was  :i    lad   of  ten   years   when   he  accompanied  his  parents  on   their  jour- 

iii  \     M Wisconsin   to   South    Dakota,   which    was   mad.'   with   ox   (earn.      They   camped   along 

the  way  ami  it  was  >i\  weeks  from  the  time  they  started  until  they  reached  the  point  on 
the  Niobrara  where  settlement  was  Ihst  made.  Our  subject  received  valuable  training  in 
farm  work  and  gained  such  scholastic  knowledge  as  was  afforded  by  the  district  schools  of 
that  lime.  At  the  age  of  eighteen  years  he  began  hi-  independent  career,  herding  cattle 
furnished  by  contractors  for  the  Indians  of  the  reservation.  for  six  years  he  was  thus 
employed,  living  in  the  open  for  ten  months  of  the  year.  January  ami  February  being  usually 
-p.  hi  at  home  or  ai  the  agency.  Alter  his  marriage,  which  occurred  in  1st::,  he  took  up  a. 
homestead  claim  and  resided  on  it  until   1880,  when  he  look  up  a  timber  claim,  on  which  he 

has    since    lived.      Hi-    residence    was    a    log    house    until    1899,   when    he    built    a    large    i hni 

dwelling,  lb-  owns  lour  hundred  acres  of  land  on  section  I:.'.  Running  Water  precinct,  which 
i  the  borne  farm,  ami  has  eighty  acre-  of  pasture  laud  on  section  I  t,  which  i-  a  part  of  his 
original  homestead.  He  follows  general  farming  and  stock-raising  and  as  bis  methods  are 
practical  ami  hi-  industry   untiring  hi-  labors  secure  him  a  g I  annual  income. 

Vfr.  Donnelly  was  married  in  Yankton  on  the  :;:',, 1  of  June,  1873,  to  \1  i--  Kate  Mulleague, 
.i  native  of  Ireland  and  a  daughter  oi  Barney  Mulleague.  Their  family  numbers  nine  chil- 
dren.    Francis  A.,  residing  on  a   farm  two  mil,.-  ,:i-t  of  his  father,  married  Josephine  Dolinj 

by    whom    he  has   fhild.      .lames   is   the   owner  of  ;i    claim    near    Draper,   in    Lyman   county. 

Winnie  married  Lawrence  Malone.  who  i-  farming  mar  Running  Water,  ami  they  have  two 
children,        \iini.'.    a    graduate    of    the     Fremont     (Neb.)     Normal    Scl 1.    i-    the    wile    of    I..    C. 

Dace,  a  !. -id.  nt  ni  Fremont.  May  attend..!  tic  State  I  niversitj  of  South  Dakota  at  Ver- 
million and  i-  now  at  home.  Margaret  was  :,  student  at  the  Fremont  Normal  School  and 
later  entered  the  State  University  of  Nebraska  at  Lincoln,  from  which  institution  she  was 
graduated  and  i-  now  a  stenographer  in  that  city.    Kate,  a  graduate  of  the  Springfield  Normal 

Scl I.   is  employed  a-  a   clerk    in  the  postoffice  of  that   city.      /oie.  who  attended   the  Normal 

Scl I  at    Fremont,  Nebraska,  taught  school  at  Niobrara  in  1913  and  1914,  ami  her  home  school 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1125 

in  1915.     Laura,  who  completes  the  family,  is  now  attending  the  State  University  at  Lincoln, 
Nebraska. 

Mr.  Donnelly  is  a  democrat  and  his  religious  faith  is  indicated  in  his  membership  in  the 
Catholic  church.  He  enjoys  looking  back  to  the  early  days  of  his  residence  in  the  state  and 
among  his  reminiscences  is  the  account  of  a  three  clays'  storm  in  April,  1873.  At  that  time 
he  was  at  Green  Island,  Nebraska,  herding  horses.  There  were  a  number  of  disastrous  floods, 
the  worst,  however,  being  in  the  spring  of  1860.  During  the  time  of  the  Indian  uprising 
many  of  the  white  settlers  fled  the  country  hut  Mr.  Donnelly  and  his  family  found  refuge 
at  the  Ponca  agency.  He  remembers  seeing  Custer's  men  arrive  by  boat  and  secure  lodgment 
in  the  homes  of  Yankton  and  has  many  other  recollections  that  link  the  present  with  that 
past  which  seems  so  far  away  when  the  difference  in  the  conditions  of  life  is  considered.  As 
a  pioneer  settler  of  the  state  he  is  entitled  to  and  receives  honor  and  respect,  and  his  per- 
sonal  qualities  are  such  as  to  win  and  retain  the  friendship  of  those  who  are  closely  asso- 
eiated  with  him. 


CHARLES  HAMILTON. 


The  business  interests  of  Britton  find  an  active  representative  in  Charles  Hamilton, 
who  is  proprietor  of  a  lumberyard  and  the  vice  president  of  the  First  National  Hank.  He 
is  wide-awake,  alert,  energetic  and  resourceful  and  carries  forward  to  successful  completion 
whatever  he  undertakes.  He  is  a  typical  western  man  in  spirit  and  interests,  ever  mani- 
festing that  progressiveness  which  has  been  the  dominant  factor  in  the  development  of  this 
section  of  the  country.  He  was  born  at  Winona,  Minnesota,  March  1,  1863,  a  son  of  Andrew 
and  Mary  (Whitten)  Hamilton,  natives  of  Ireland,  the  former  born  in  1828  and  the  latter 
in  Is:::.'.  When  a  young  man  Andrew  Hamilton  crossed  the  Atlantic,  and  Mary  Whitten 
came  with  her  mother  to  the  new  world.  They  were  married  in  Albany.  New  York,  and 
remained  in  that  state  for  some  time,  Mr.  Hamilton  working  as  a  silversmith.  In  1850 
lie  removed  to  Winona,  Minnesota,  "where  he  established  a  lumberyard  and  in  the  conduct 
of  his  business  met  with  substantial  success,  becoming  one  of  the  well-to-do  citizens  of 
that  place.  He  was  also  prominent  and  influential  in  public  affairs  and  was  three  times 
elected  mayor  of  the  city  on  the  democratic  ticket,  his  reelection  being  proof  of  his  capa- 
bility, his  fidelity  in  office  and  the  confidence  reposed  in  him.  Hi-  died  in  the  year  1898, 
while  his  wife  passed  away  in  1907,  in  the  faith  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  in 
which  -he  held  membership.  Of  their  family  of  eight  children  only  two  are  now  living,  the 
daughter  being    Mrs.  A.  II.  Reed,  a   widow. 

Charles  Hamilton  was  educated  in  the  Winona  high  school  and  the  Winona  Normal 
School  and  when  seventeen  years  of  age  became  the  active  associate  of  his  father  in  the 
lumber  business,  in  which  he  has  since  continued.  Removing  to  Dakota  territory  in  1886, 
lie  established  the  Dakota  Lumber  Companj  of  Britton,  conducting  business  under  that 
style  until  1913,  when  he  purchased  hi-  partner's  interest  and  changed  the  name  to  the 
Hamilton  Lumber  Company.  This  business  is  incorporated  with  a  capital  stock  of  one 
hundred  thousand  dollars  and  Mr.  Hamilton,  as  president  and  chief  stockholder  of  the  com- 
pany, is  operating  six  yards  in  South  Dakota  and  one  in  North  Dakota.  His  trade  lias 
now  reached  extensive  proportions,  marking  him  as  one  of  the  most  active  and  representa- 
tive linsiiiess  men  of  his  section.  He  is  also  tin'  vice  president  of  the  First  National  Hank 
and  has  extensive   landed  interests,  having  made  judicious  investment  in  real  estate. 

Mr.  Hamilton  has  been  married  twice.  In  188!)  he  wedded  M i ---.  Maude  Aplin,  a  native 
of  [owa,  and  to  them  were  born  four  children,  as  follows:  Shepard,  a  practicing  attorney 
who  received  his  education  in  Cornell  University  of  Ithaca.  New  York:  and  Marion,  Gail  and 
S.  \\\,  all  at  home.  The  wife  and  mother  passed  away  in  1900  and  in  the  year  1902  Mr. 
Hamilton  was  again  married,  his  second  union  being  with  Miss  Glendora  M.  Davidson,  who 
was  born  at  Reeds  Landing,  Minnesota,  and  by  whom  he  has  a  daughter,  Lucile,  now  eight 
years  of  age.     Mrs.  Hamilton  and  the  children  are  members  of  the  Presbyterian  church. 

Mr.  Hamilton  is  an  exemplary  representative  of  the  Masonic  fraternity,  belonging 
to  the  lodge,  chapter  and  consistory,  and  is  also  connected  with  the  Workmen,  the  Woodmen 
and   the   Royal   Neighbors.     In   politic-   he   i-  a   republican,  well   versed  on   the  questions  and 


1126  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

issues  of  the  day  but  never  an  office  seeker.  He  is  not  remiss  in  the  duties  of  citizenship, 
however,  ami  cooperates  in  many  plans  and  projects  lor  the  general  good,  while  for  fifteen 
years  he  has  served  on  the  school  board,  the  cause  of  education  finding  in  him  a  stalwart 
champion.  The  major  pari  of  his  attention  has  naturally  been  concentrated  upon  his  busi- 
ness affairs  and  he  has  ever  displayed  marked  ability  in  discriminating  between  the  essential 
and  the  nonessential.  His  [dans  are  ever  carefully  formulated,  and  while  he  has  never  been 
actuated  by  the  spirit  of  vaulting  ambition,  he  has  never  feared  to  venture  where  favoring 
opportunity  has  led  the  way.  Moreover,  his  success  has  never  been  won  at  the  sacrifice  of 
others'  interests,  for  he  has  always  followed  constructive  methods,  winning  his  prosperity 
through  close  application,  careful  management  and  indefatigable  energy. 


REX  A.  JOYCE. 

Rex     V    Joyce,    who    is    engaged    in    the    undertaking    and    embalming    business    at    Hot 

Springs,  was  born  in  St.  Louis,  Missouri,  November  21,  1889,  a  son  of  James  W.  and  Mary  IS. 

'dam    i    Joyce      The   lather's  birth  occurred  at  Brownley,  Kent  county,  England,  and  the 

I  her    was    born    in    Xew    York    state    at    Dexter,    near    Watertown.      When    about    fourteen 

years  of  age  James  W.  Joyce  came  to  the  United  States.  He  first  settled  in  New  York,  but 
soon  afterward  went  to  St.  Louis,  Missouri,  and  in  1890  removed  to  Hot  Springs,  establish- 
ing what  is  now  the  Joyce  Undertaking  Parlors.  He  continued  in  the  business  until  his 
death,  which  occurred  duly  1.  1911.  After  locating  in  Hot  Springs,  however,  he  conducted 
a  furniture  business  in  connection  with  the  undertaking  establishment  for  a  number  of 
He  tilled  the  office  of  county  coroner  for  a  number  of  terms  and  was  a  well  known 
and  highly  respected  citizen  of  his  community.  His  widow  still  makes  her  home  in  Hot 
Springs.     In   the  family  were  two  children,  but  the  elder  died  in  infancy. 

Rex  A.  Joyce  attended  the  public  schools  of  Hot  Springs  and  the  Boyles  Business  Col 
lege  al  Omaha,  Nebraska.  After  studying  embalming  at  the  Williams  Institute  at  Kansas 
City  he  assisted  his  father  in  the  business  until  the  latter's  death  and  then  took  charge 
ol  the  business,  which  he  lias  since  successfully  conducted.  He  is  accorded  a  liberal  patron- 
age and  he  devotes  his  entire  time  thereto.  The  business  is  conducted  in  buildings  which 
were,  erected  by  the  father  and  the  equipment  is  complete  and  modern.  He  carries  a  large 
line  "i  caskets  and  undertakers'  supplies  and  in  all  of  his  dealings  is  thoroughly  reliable.  He 
i-   also   a    landowner   in   the  county  and   state  and   owns  city   property-   in  Hot  Springs. 

On  the  Mb  of  June,  1912,  Mr.  Joyce  was  married  to  Miss  Merial  M.  Chappell,  who  was 
born  in  South  Dakota  near  Pierre,  a  daughter  of  Rev.  E.  S.  Chappell,  a  Methodist  Episcopal 
minister  new  located  in  llellinghaiii,  Washington,  being  manager  for  the  Bellingham  dis- 
trict  oi   the  Washington  Children's  Home.     His  wife  is  a  native  of  England. 

Mr.  Joyce  gives  bis  political  allegiance  to  the  democratic  party  but  has  never  sought  nor 

! I    public  office.      He  is  well  known   in  fraternal  circles,  belonging  to  the   Masonic  lodge 

al    Hot  Springs,  of  which  he   is  the  secretary,  the   Independent  Order  of  Odd   Fellows,  the 

Modern    Woodmen   of   America    and    the    Yc len.     He   is   likewise  a    member  of   the   South 

Dakota   Undertakers'    Association  and  thus  keeps  in  touch  with  everything  that  is  of  interest 

or  value  to   his   li f   business.      He   is   likewise   a    member   of   the   Commercial   Club  of    Hot 

Springs  and  gives  a  helpful  cooperation  to  plans  and  measures  for  the  general  good.  His 
fellow  townsmen  recognize  in  him  an  enterprising  young  business  man  and  his  social 
qualities  have  made  him   popular  with  many   friends. 


GEORGE  C.  DUNTON. 


i  C  Dunton,  cashier  of  the  Firs!  National  Hank  al  Webster,  was  born  in  Naples, 
.New  York,  February  8,  1865,  and  is  a  representative  of  one  of  the  old  families  of  the 
Empire  state,  hi  ance  tors  having  come  from  England  to  the  new  world.  His  grandfather, 
John  Dunton,  born  in  New  York,  was  a  successful  farmer  of  that  state  for  many  years  and 
then curred   the   birth   of  his   son,   Lemuel   M..   in   tin-  year    1834.     He  was  reared  and  edu- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1127 

cated  at  the  place  of  his  nativity  and  after  attaining  his  majority  wedded  Harriett  E. 
Culver,  who  was  burn  in  New  York  in  1834,  a  daughter  of  George  Culver,  also  a  native  of 
that  state,  who  traced  his  ancestry  back  to  the  early  Puritans  who  settled  New  England. 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lemuel  M.  Dunton  continued  their  residence  in  the  east  until  1S70,  when  they 
removed  to  Missouri  and  afterward  to  Kansas,  Mr.  Dunton  devoting  his  attention  to  sheep 
raising  in  both  states.  While  in  New  York  he  had  handled  both  sheep  and  cattle.  He  won 
a  very  gratifying  measure  of  success  and  was  well-to-do  at  the  time  of  his  demise.  He  was 
well  educated  and  well  read  and  in  his  community  exercised  considerable  influence  over 
public  thought  and  action.  He  died  in  the  year  1910,  having  for  a  decade  survive.!  Ins  wife, 
who  passed  away  in  1900.  She  was  a  consistent  member  of  the  Presbyterian  church.  Mr. 
Dunton  held  membership  with  the  Masons  and  belonged  to  both  the  blue  lodge  and  chapter. 
His  political  allegiance  was  given  to  the  republican  party.  To  him  and  his  wife  were  born 
two  children,  George  C.  and  Harry  I.,  the  latter  a  resident  of  Canandaigua,  New  York. 

George  C.  Dunton  completed  his  education  by  graduation  from  the  Canandaigua  Academy 
of  New  York  with  the  class  of  1884  and  for  two  years  thereafter  devoted  his  attention  to 
merchandising  in  the  Empire  state.  In  1886  he  arrived  in  South  Dakota,  where  he  engaged 
in  clerking  for  a  time,  and  later  established  a  store  of  his  own  at  Langford.  On  disposing 
of  that  he  lived  retired  for  a  short  period  and  afterward  purchased  a  hardware  store. 
During  his  residence  in  Marshall  county  he  served  as  treasurer  for  four  years  and  was  a 
prominent  and  influential  resident  of  that  community.  In  1902  lie  removed  to  Webster  and 
organized  the  First  National  Bank,  which  from  the  beginning  has  been  a  substantial  and  pay- 
ing institution.  It  is  capitalized  lor  twenty-five  thousand  dollars,  has  a  surplus  of  fifteen 
thousand  dollars  and  its  average  deposits  amount  to  one  hundred  and  sixty-five  thousand 
dollars.  A  general  banking  business  is  conducted  and  as  its  cashier  Mr.  Dunton  has  prac- 
tically managed  its  affairs  and  contributed  in  a  very  large  measure  to  its  success.  He  also 
has  farming  interests  in  this  state  and  is  a  representative  business  man,  alert  and  enterprising. 

In  December,  1898,  occurred  the  marriage  of  Mr.  Dunton  and  Miss  Clara  M.  Deerson, 
a  native  of  Illinois  and  a  daughter  of  John  Deerson,  who  was  born  in  Germany  but  in  early 
life  came  to  the  new  world,  settling  in  Illinois,  where  he  followed  the  cabinetmaking  trade. 
His  daughter,  Mrs.  Dunton,  is  a  member  of  the  Episcopal  church  and  occupies  an  enviable 
position  in  social  circles  of  the  city. 

Mr.  Dunton  is  a  prominent  Mason,  having  taken  the  degrees  of  the  Scottish  Kite  and 
of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  A  republican  in  his  political  views,  he  has  been  active  in  the  work 
of  the  party  yet  never  sought  office  as  a  reward  for  party  fealty.  He  has  a  strong  attach- 
ment for  the  west,  which  has  given  him  his  opportunity,  and  he  possesses  the  enterprising 
spirit  which   has   ever  characterized  the  development  of  this  section  of  the  country. 


CAEX  MOHN. 


Realizing  fully  the  responsibilities  that  devolve  upon  him  as  a  public  official  ami  always 
regarding  a  public  office  as  a  public  trust,  Carl  Mohn  has  made  an  excellent  record  as  auditor 
of  Marshall  county.  He  dates  his  residence  in  Britton  from  1884,  arriving  here  when  about 
thirty-two  years  of  age.  His  birth  occurred  in  Norway  on  the  11th  of  January.  1s.."):.'.  his 
parents  being  Carl  and  Hannah  (Risberg)  Mohn,  who  were  also  natives  of  Norway,  the 
former  born  in  1S.T2  and  the  latter  June  22,  1834.  They  had  two  children,  the  younger  being 
Christian,  who  is  a  member  of  the  police  force  in  Norway.  The  father  was  a  fisherman  and 
was  a  son  of  Frederick  Mohn.  who  was  a  miner,  (ail  Mohn.  Sr.,  held  membership  in  the 
Lutheran  church  and  in  that  faith  passed  away  in   1881.     His  widow,  who  was  a   daughtei 

r,|     I   He     l!i-hel"..     |-.     lloW      In  in'.!     at      the    a.lMllieeil     ;rr     ol     eighty    one     \eai-, 

Carl  Mohn.  whose  name  introduces  this  review,  spent  his  boyhood  and  youth  ill  Norway, 
where  he  pursued  his  education.  In  1884  he  made  his  way  to  Britton,  South  Dakota,  and 
thereafter  worked  as  a  farm  hand  for  a  time  but  later  engaged  in  cultivating  rented  land 
for  four  years.  He  then  took  up  a  quarter  section  but  did  not  prove  up  on  it.  Turning  his 
attention  to  railroad  work,  he  became  a  section  hand,  afterward  section  foreman  and  still 
later  assistant  roadmaster  and  chief  clerk  in  the  superintendent's  office.  He  was  filling  the 
last    named    position   when   he   was   elected   county    auditor  on   the   republican    ticket   on    the 


n28  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

5th  of  November,  1912.  He  made  such  an  acceptable  record  in  office  that  he  waB  reelected  in 
mi  and   is  the  presenl    incumbeni   in  the  position, 

Mr.   Mohn  was  married  in   Norway   in    L875  to   Miss   Karen  Opoin  and  they  became  the 

parents  oi  nine  children:     Ella,  .I ased;  Carl  J.,  who  is  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business 

„    Kidder;    Lena,  the  wife  ...    Reier  Hagen,  living  on  a  farm;  John  and  Hannah,  who  have 

passed  away;  Ge, Le,  who   is  acting  a.  deputy  county  auditor;   Ole,  a  railway  conductor 

living  a,    Andover;   [nga,  deceased;  and  Martin,  a  telegraph  operator  at  Aberdeen 

Tl„.   family   hold   membershi the   Lutheran  church   and   Mr.   Mohn  ,s   Ldentmed  with 

„,,.  ^dependent  Order  oi  Odd  Fellows  and  the  American  Yeomen.  He  has  many  of  the 
8teriing  characteristics  of  .he  Norwegian  race-the  perseverance,  the  determmation  and  the 
reliability     and   he   has  never  had  occasion  to  regret   his  decision  to  conn,  to  the   new   world, 

, the  utilization  of  the  opportunities  here  offered  le.  has  worked  his  way  upward,  gain- 

,„„  ,  good  living  and  making  for  his  family  a  comfortable  home,  at  the  same  tune  winning 
the  regard  and  friendship  of  many  with  whom  he  has  been  brought  into  contact. 


ERNEST  MAY. 


The  development  of  the  Black  Hills  country  largely  coincides  with  that  of   its  wonder- 
„,,  mlnm.,  resources  and  in  that  development  Ernest   May  has  been  an  important  factor     He 

was    to,    ^ v    years   prominently   mected   with   the   commercial  growth   o    Lead  as  an 

„,m.  merchant.     He  still  owns  the  store,  which  is  conducted  under  the  name  of  May  4  ton. 

,  Z    has  turned   its  manage at   over  to  others.     He  also  owns  about  eight  thousand 

,,vs  of  valuable  land  in  Wyoming.  Although  he  has  had  many  important  busines  inter- 
ests  which  have  made  heavy  demands  upon  his  time,  he  has  still  found  opportunity  to 
tike   part    i .blfc  affairs   and   has   served   efficiently    in   both   the   lower   and    upper  houses   ot 

t'"'  SrMafwaTborn  November  8,  1847,  in  Ebertshausen,  Saxony.  Germany,  a  son  of 
,,.,•     :„,;,    Barbara    M,v.      Bis    father   was   by   trade   a    carpentm.     Our  sub t    recede      h  s 

,  ,.„.,. iermany  and  while  still  living  in  his  uative  laud  lear 1  the  gunsmiths  trade 

'    ;    when     bou/twenty  years  of  age,  he  emigrated  to  the  United  Mates,  as  he  did  no 

wish     o  serve  the  required    erm  in  the  Geririan  army.     Be  first  made  Ins  way  to  BL  Louis 

Z  was  fo  wo  years  employed  in  a  stove  factory  then.  In  L869  he  went  up  the  Missouri 
iver   t      Helena.    Montana!  where    I ngaged    in    ph *    but    later    en  ered    the   mer- 

— ;« :'l^^-■l'^;::l;:;;;:f,;;.u:!,;::ra:::l::e1:;,^;™ 

I  .  S     I s,  where  he  , i 1  until  the  spring  of  1877^    He  2-S"^  "tim 

the    Black    Hills,   which    had   been   officially   opened   to   white  settlement   onlj    a   short   time 

3t£^ls=r.^ ^=.-£»£S 

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N|j\    and   Henrj    May.  ,  ,,      ,  z  success- 

,I","■S;"',"      °       T  ,,.   National   Bank.     His  unquestioned  business  ability ha 

also  a  large  stockholder    m  th.    ...       «w  p0ssibilties  of  the  Black 

enterprise  and   powe tiative,  combined  with   Ins  faith  I 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1131 

Hills  district,  have  made  him  one  of  the  leaders  in  its  development  as  a  mining  district,  a 
development  which  lias  been  little  short  of   marvelous. 

Mr.  May  was  married  in  1883  to  Miss  Gertrude  Roderig,  and  they  have  two  suns,  Ernest 
R.,  who  is  a  graduate  mining  engineer;  and  William  F.,  who  is  a  lawyer  by  profession. 
Both,  however,  are  now  engaged  in  looking  after  their  father's  extensive  landed  holdings  in 
Wyoming. 

Mr.  May  is  a  republican  and  has  been  a  conspicuous  figure  in  public  affairs.  He  has 
served  as  alderman  for  ten  years,  was  mayor  of  Lead  for  one  term  and  is  one  of  the  trusties 
of  the  town  site.  His  influence  has  extended  beyond  local  circles,  as  he  represented  his 
district  in  the  house  of  representatives  one  term  and  for  six  terms  in  the  state  senate,  during 
which  time  he  was  instrumental  in  securing  the  passage  of  much  legislation  that  has  proved 
of  value  to  the  state  as  a  whole.  He  attends  the  Congregational  church,  to  the  support  of 
which  he  contributes  liberally,  and  he  is  well  known  in  Masonic  circles,  belonging  to  the 
various  bodies  of  the  York  Rite  and  having  taken  the  thirty-second  degree  in  the  Scottish 
Rite.  In  all  fields  of  human  activity  with  which  he  is  connected  he  stands  out  as  a  leader 
among  men  and  may  justly  be  termed  one  of  the  foremost  citizens  not  only  of  Lead  but 
of  the  whole  Black  Hills  district. 


(HARLES  E.  HYDE. 


Charles  E.  Hyde  is  connected  with  industrial  interests  of  Webster  as  a  miller,  being 
now  president  and  manager  of  the  Webster  Mill  Company.  He  was  born  in  Grinnell,  Iowa, 
Maivh  27,  1858,  and  is  a  son  of  Lewis  L.  and  Lydia  (Hubbard)  Hyde.  The  father  was  born 
in  Indiana  in  1S2S  and  was  a  son  of  Andrew  Hyde.  When  a  young  man  he  removed  tn 
Illinois  and  in  that  state  married  Miss  Lydia  Hubbard,  who  was  born  in  Springfield,  Illinois, 
in  1836.  Lewis  L.  Hyde  was  a  wagon  maker  by  trade  but  after  removing  to  Wisconsin 
engaged  in  business  as  a  millwright.  Subsequently  he  became  a  resident  of  Lanesboro,  Min- 
nesota, where  he  established  a  wagon  shop,  continuing  in  that  business  until  his  death,  which 
occurred  in  1898,  when  he  had  reached  the  age  of  seventy  years.  His  wife  died  in  1914, 
at  the  age  of  seventy-eight.  They  were  members  of  the  .Methodist  Episcopal  church  and 
in  his  political  views  Mr.  Hyde  was  a  republican.  Their  family  numbered  six  children,  oi 
whom  five  are  living:  George  F.,  who  is  engaged  in  the  milling  business  at  Owatonna, 
Minnesota;  Charles  E.;  Sarah,  who  is  the  widow  of  E.  D.  Udell  and  lives  in  Wells,  Min- 
nesota; F.  L.;  and  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Barnard,  a  widow,  living  at  Henderlin,  North  Dakota. 

Charles  E.  Hyde  pursued  his  education  in  the  schools  of  Horicon,  Wisconsin,  to  the 
age  of  fifteen  years  and  afterward  studied  during  one  winter  in  Minnesota.  In  1874  he 
entered  a  mill  at  Lanesboro,  Minnesota,  and  was  there  employed  for  three  years,  after  which 
he  removed  to  Winnebago  City,  that  state.  His  identification  with  the  milling  business 
covers  altogether  forty-one  years,  during  which  he  has  operated  in  various  places.  He  came 
to  South  Dakota  in  1S83  and  in  1899  he  removed  to  Webster,  where  he  engaged  in  the 
milling  business.  Today  he  is  president  and  manager  of  the  Webster  Mill  Company,  which 
owns  a  plant  having  a  capacity  of  one  hundred  and  seventy-five  barrels  daily.  The  excel- 
lence  of  the  output  assures  for  the  business  a  liberal  patronage  and  long  experience  has  made 
Mr.  Hyde  familiar  with  every  phase  of  the  work,  thus  enabling  him  to  wisely  direct  the 
operation  of  the  mill. 

On  the  1st  of  September,  1881,  Mr.  Hyde  wedded  Miss  Maude  II.  Williams,  a  daughter 
of  James  H.  Williams,  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  Houston  county,  Minnesota,  and  new  a 
resident  of  Webster,  at  the  age  of  eighty-three  years.  Five  children  have  been  born  to 
this  union,  four  of  whom  are  living:  Allan  A„  who  follows  farming  in  North  Dakota;  Albert 
L.,  who  is  filling  the  offices  of  county  surveyor  and  city  engineer;  Charles  P.,  at  home;  and 
Helen  R.,  who  is  in  school.  Roy  J.  is  deceased.  The  mother  is  a  member  of  the  Congregational 
church. 

Mr.  Hyde  votes  with  the  republican  party  and  is  now  serving  for  the  eighth  year  as 
alderman  of  Webster,  having  ever  exercised  his  official  prerogatives  in  support,  of  plans 
and  measures  for  the  general  good,  the  efficiency  of  his  service  being  indicated  in  his  fre- 
quent reelections.     He  belongs  to  thai   class  "i   men  who  have  won  the  proud  American  title 

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]  L32  HIST!  iRY  l  IF   SOI    I  II    D  \K<  )TA 

of  self-made.  He  was  practicallj  without  financial  resources  when  he  came  to  Webstei 
hut  has  gradually  worked  his  way  upward,  his  industry  and  his  capable  business  manage 
i i    being  the  salient   features  in  his  growing  prosperity. 


EDWIN    HEINZ. 


Edwin  Heinz  is  filling  the  position  of  county  clerk  of  Man-hull  county  with  oflicc  in 
Britton  He  was  born  in  Lowell,  Wisconsin,  October  25,  1865,  and  is  a  son  of  Jacob  and 
Helen  (Beatner)  Heinz.  The  lather  was  horn  in  Germany  in  1829,  while  the  mother's  birth 
occurred  in  Pennsylvania  in  1840.  Mr.  Heinz,  who  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  new  world 
when  a  young  man  oi  twenty-one  years,  settled  in  Wisconsin  and  it  was  in  Watertown, 
that  state,  that  he  was  married.  Although  a  wagon  maker  by  trad.'  he  removed  to  a  farm 
following  his  marriage  and  for  a  number  of  years  continued  the  cultivation  of  thai  place, 
|,ul    ihr   property    was   sold   in   lsTT.  at   which   time   the   family    went   to  Cambria,   Wisconsin. 

There   Mr.    Heinz   purchased  another   farm,   U] which   he   resided   until   1904,  when   he   sold 

out  and  built  a  home  at  Randolph,  Wisconsin,  where  he  lived  retired  until  his  death,  which 
,, ceurrei I  November  20,  1911,  when  he  was  eighty-two  years  of  age.  Mis  life  was  governed 
by  his  religious  belief  as  a  member  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  hi-  political  faith  was  that 
of  the  democratic  party.     His  widow  survives. 

In  a  family  of  ten  children  Edwin  Heinz  was  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth.  He  pursued 
his  education  in  the  schools  oi  Cambria,  Wisconsin,  until  graduated  from  the  high  school 
with  tin'  class  of  1884.  lie  was  early  trained  to  farm  work,  becoming  familiar  with  the 
diilc,  and  labors  that  fall  to  the  lot  of  the  agriculturist.  In  1886  he  came  to  South  Dakota; 
settling  on  a  farm  on  which  he  lived  lor  tour  months,  after  which  he  became  a  clerk  in  a 
general  store  Almost  from  the  beginning  he  acted  as  manager  of  the  business  as  the  pro- 
prietor was  in  ill  health  and  was  forced  to  seek  a  change  of  climate.  After  tin'  store  passed 
to  other  ownership  Mr.  Heinz  remained  with  the  new  proprietor  for  two  years  and  later 
engaged  in  clerking  in  the  New  York  Cash  Store  for  two  wars.  At  the  end  of  that  tunc 
he  ami  his  brother.  Emil  Heinz,  established  a  business  on  their  own  account  at  Langford, 
where  they  conducted  a  general  store  from  May.  1892,  until  the  wide-spread  financial  panic 
of  1893,  when  thev  sold  out.  Again  Mr.  Heinz  engaged  in  clerking  until  1906  when  he 
turned  his  attention  to  carpenter  work,  which  he  followed  until  mil.  In  mm  he  was 
elected  clerk  of  the  court  of  Marshall  county  and  has  twice  been  reelected,  so  that  he  is  now 
serving  tor  the  third  term,  lie  has  been  accorded  a  large  vote,  which  nidi. Mies  his  personal 
popularity  and  the  confidence  reposed  in  him  by  hi-  fellow  townsmen,  lie  devotes  almost  bis 
entire  I  one  to  the  office  although  he  also  owns  a  dray  line  in   Britton. 

(in  the  24th  of  January,  ih'.H,  Mr.  Heinz  was  married  to  Miss  Mary  Elma  Woodruff, 
who   was   bom    in    Beaver    Dam,   Wisconsin,  ami   they    have   become   the    parents  id'  six  children. 

Genevieve,  \  ivian,  Albert,  E rson  W..  Newton  Edv,  in,  Dalza  and  Joyce.    The  eldest  daughter 

is  through  school  and  the  next    two  children  aie  attending  school. 

In  his  political  views  .Mr.  Heinz  has  always  been  an  earnest  republican  and  keeps  well 
informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day.  lie  and  his  family  attend  the  Presbyterian 
church  and  he  holds  membership  with  the  Odd  fellows  and  Workmen  lodges,  in  which  ho 
has  passed  through  all  of  the  chairs,  being  representative  to  the  grand  lodge  of  Odd  fellows. 
Sterling  traits   of  character   have   won   him    high  esteem   and   he   is   regarded   as  on,-  ,,t    the 

most    efficient,   capable    and    trustworthy     officers    thai     Mar-hall    county    has    ever    had. 


JAMES    A.    IILLM1A 

James    A.    Helmey,   a    well    known    and    successful   druggist    of   Sherman,  South    Dakotajj 

was    born    in    Rusl d     bill re    ,- ly,    Minnesota,  on    Hie    25th    oi     May,    Ism,    his    parents 

being  Lewis  l\  and  Martha  (Jackson)  Helmej',  natives  oi  Norway.  The  father  emigrated  td 
the  I  nilcd  States  as  a  young  man,  while  lie  mother  came  to  Ibis  country  with  her  parents 
as  a   "ill.     Their  marriage  was  celebrated  in   Fillmore  county,  Minnesota.     Lewis   IV   Helmey 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1133 

was  for  some  years  identified  with  the  hotel  business,  conducting"  the  Winona  House  at 
Winona,  Minnesota,  but  subsequently  tinned  his  attention  to  agricultural  pursuits.  In 
1S78  his  wife  died  and  the  following  year  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  on  a  set  ion 
of  school  land  in  Lincoln  county,  of  which  lie  later  purchased  a  quarter  section  when  it  was 
put  on  the  market.  He  has  reached  the  venerable  age  of  eighty  and  during  the  past  several 
years  lias  lived  retired,  now  making  his  home  at  Humboldt,  Minnehaha  county.  He  gives 
his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and,  while  never  an  office  seeker,  served  for 
a  number  of  years  as  justice  of  the  peace  in  Rushford,  .Minnesota.  The  period  of  his 
residence  in  this  state  covers  more  than  a  third  of  a  century  and  he  is  widely  recognized  as 
one  of  its  honored  pioneers  and  representative  citizens. 

James  A.  Helmey  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  attended  the  common  schools 
in  the  acquirement  of  an  education.  (In  reaching  his  twentieth  ,year  he  took  up  the  study 
of  pharmacy,  entering  his  brother's  drug  store  in  Canton,  South  Dakota.  In  the  fall  of 
1895  he  matriculated  in  the  Minnesota  Institute  of  Pharmacy  at  Minneapolis,  Minnesota, 
from  which  institution  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1896,  and  on  April  8th  of  the  same 
spring  he  passed  his  examination  before  the  state  board  of  examiners  at  Huron.  He  then 
worked  as  a  pharmacist  for  his  brother  in  Canton  until  1898,  when  he  established  himself  in 
the  drug  business  at  Dell  Rapids.  At  the  end  of  three  years  he  removed  his  stock  to  Trent, 
South  Dakota,  but  sold  out  shortly  afterward  and  took  charge  of  the  Brandt  Drug  Company 
at  Brandt,  this  state,  which  he  managed  for  about  two  years.  Subsequently  he  spent  two 
years  as  traveling  representative  of  Frederick  Ingrain  &  Company,  of  Detroit,  dealers  in 
pharmaceutical  specialties,  and  in  1905  opened  a  drug  store  in  Toronto,  South  Dakota,  when 
he  was  engaged  in  business  for  three  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  removed 
his  stock  to  Brentford,  this  state,  but  soon  afterward  sold  out  and  during  the  following  two 
years  was  employed  in  Pierre,  South  Dakota.     In  1910  he  located  in  Sherman  as  manager  of 

his   brother's    drug    business   1   there    has   since   remained,   ..inducting  the   enterprise    in    a 

manner   that   has    won   and   held   an    extensive    patronage. 

In  is'.'s  Mr.  Helmey  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Anna  Paulson,  of  Kimball,  South 
Dakota,  by  whom  he  had  two  children,  Martha  E.  and  James  A..  Jr.  The  wife  and  mother 
was  called  to  her  final  rest  on  the  10th  of  July.  1902,  [Kissing  away  in  Dell  Rapids.  In 
polities  Mr.  Helmej  is  a  stanch  republican,  while  his  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his 
membership  in  the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church.  Fraternally  he  i-  connected  with  Sioux 
Falls  Lodge.  No.  362,  B.  P.  O.  E.,  and  Sherman  Lodge  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  In  all 
relations  of  life  he  has  proven  himself  upright,  honorable  and  straightforward,  well  worthy 
of  the  high  regard  in  which   he  is  uniformly   held. 


BERT    L.   JOHNSON:. 


One  of  the  well  known  officials  of  Hay  county  is  Bert  E.  Johnson,  of  Webster,  who  is 
serving  as  clerk  ol  the  court.  He  was  born  in  Dodge  county.  Minnesota.  July  28,  1878,  and 
is  a  representative  of  one  of  tin-  old  families  of  that  state,  his  grandfather,  Johannes  Johnson, 
having  settled  there  in  pioneer  times,  after  which  he  was  closely  associated  with  agricul- 
tural pursuits,  lie  had  tlneo  sons  who  served  as  soldiers  in  tin-  Civil  war,  Louis,  Andrew 
and  Halvor.  Another  son,  (lunder  H.  Johnson,  who  became  the  father  of  Bert  E.  Johnson, 
was   born   in   Norway   in   1S44  and   in   his  childhood   was  brought   to  the   United   States.     He 

shared   with  the   family   in  the   hardship-  and   privations  of   frontier  life,   following   tl stab- 

lishment  of  the  family  home  in  Dodge  county,  Minnesota.  He  afterward  engaged  in  clerk- 
ing in  a  -tore  in  Kansas  f0r  a  number  of  years  ami  is  now  living  in  Webster,  having  retired 
from  active  business  lit.-,  lie  married  Ida  Haugen,  who  was  bom  in  Norway  in  is.".:;  and 
crossed  the  Atlantic  in  her  girlhood.  They  have  become  the  parents  of  five  children: 
Minnie,  at  home;  Berl  E.;  Martin  i  ..  who  is  traveling  for  a  commission  firm  of  Minne- 
apolis;   Anna,  the   wife  of   George    McLaughlin,  of    Eau   Claire,   Wisconsin;    and   Irene   C,  at 

home.     The  parents  are  mbers  of  the   Lutheran  church  and   Mr.  Johnson   votes   with   the 

republican   party. 

Bert   L\  Johnson   is  indebted  to  the  public  scl Is  of  Webster   for  his  early  educational 

privileges   and    he   also    pursued    his   studies    for   a   time    in   Olympia,    Washington,      lie    \. ,. 


L134  MISK  >RY   <  )!•'  S<)L"TII   DAKOTA 

reared  to  farm  life,  earl;  becoming  familiar  with  the  duties  and  labors  that  fall  to  the  lot 
"t  the  agriculturist  and  when  he  started  mil  mi  hi-  own  account  In-  followed  tanning.  Later 
he  worked  at  different  occupations.  He  filled  the  position  of  clerk  in  a  store,  was  connected 
with  the  machinery  business  and  also  bought  grain.  In  l'.ins  his  follow  citizens  indorsed  him 
for  public  office  bj  electing  him  to  the  position  of  clerk  of  the  court  and  he  has  throe  times 
been  reelected,  making  a  most  creditable  record  in  office  by  the  prompt  ami  faithful  manner 
in  which  he  discharges  hi-  duties.  He  was  the  candidate  ot  tin-  republican  party  and  he 
has  always  been  a  loyal  supporter  of  its  principles.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the 
Knights  of  Pythias  and  he  belongs  to  the  Lutheran  church.  His  life  has  been  guided  by 
high  and  honorable  principles  and  is  the  exemplification  of  a  noble,  upright  purpose.  He 
turns  to  hunting  and  fishing  for  recreation  but  allows  no  outside  interests  to  interfere  with 
the  faithful  performance  ol  his  duties  and  that  he  has  been  a  most  efficient  officer  is 
manifest  in  the  fact  that  he  has  been  four  times  chosen  to  the  position  which  he  now  fills. 


W.  L.  (  USN  K. 


W.  L.  Cusick  is  a  prominent  and  well  known  fanner  of  Clay  county,  owning  six  hun- 
dred acres  of  land,  three  hundred  and  sixty  of  which  are  located  in  that  county,  and  two 
hundred  and  forty  in  Stanley  county.  He  was  bom  upon  the  farm  on  section  27,  Fairview 
township,  where  he  still  lives,  in  1S75,  a  son  of  Nelson  W.  and  Annie  (Ledew)  Cusick.  The 
father  was  born  in  New  York  state  and  the  mother  in  St.  Mary,  Iowa,  in  1857.  The  father 
came  west  when  a  young  man  and  first  located  in  Michigan,  but  afterward  removed  to 
Dakota  territory  in  the  early  "60s,  becoming  one  of  the  pioneers  of  (lay  county,  where  he 
entered  a  homestead  and  also  a  preemption  claim.  In  company  with  ('..melius  Andrews  and 
Jonas  Meekling  he  platted  the  town  site  of  Burbank  in  June,  is;:;.  He  farmed  and  raised 
stock    until    his    death,    which    occurred    in    1889    when    he    was    in    his    sixty -fourth    year.      He 

was  an  excellent    business   man   and   was   one  of   the   wealthy   men  of  the  county  at  the   ti 

of  his  death,  owning  thirteen  hundred  acres  of  land  situated  in  (lay.  Union  and  Yankton 
counties.  Dining  the  Civil  war  lie  enlisted  in  Company  A.  Volunteer  Dakota  Calvary,  under 
Captain  Nelson  Miner,  which  was  organized  chiefly  to  protect  settlers  from  Indian  outbreak-. 
etc.  In  political  matters  he  adhered  to  the  democratic  party  but  never  sought  office  for 
himself.  In  1894  his  widow  joined  him  in  death  when  in  her  thirty-sixth  year.  To  their 
union  were  born  six  children,  three  sons  and  three  daughters:  \Y.  I..,  of  this  review;  Mollie, 
the  wife  oi  James  Hitchcock,  of  this  state;  William,  of  Clay  county;  Carrie,  the  wife  of  W. 
\    I  I ssee,  of  Clay  county;  Lillie,  deceased;  and  John,  a  resident  of  Montana. 

W.  L.  Cusick  was  given  excelleni  educational  opportunities,  as  he  was  a  student  in  the 
University  of  South  Dakota  after  finishing  the  course  in  the  local  schools.  When  he  began 
his  active  business  career  lie  turned  his  attention  to  farming  and  stock-raising,  which  he 
still  follows,  lie  is  residing  upon  the  old  homestead  where  his  birth  occurred  and  owns  six 
hundred  acres  of  land,  three  hundred  and  sixty  of  which  are  in  Clay  county  and  tin-  remainder 

in  Stanley  county.  He  is  progressive,  energetic  and  businesslike  in  all  thai  he  doe-  and  his 
extensive  interests  are  well  managed  and  yield  him  a  large  annual  income. 

In  is'.iT  Mr.  Cusick  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma  0.  Russell,  a  native  of  Lin- 
coln county,  South  Dakota,  and  a  daughtel  oi  C  S.  and  Catherine  A.  Russell.  Her  parents 
removed  to  smith  Dakota  from  Iowa  in  1876,  and  previous  to  living  in  the  latter  state  they 
.  .  i.    residents  of  Wisconsin.     The  mother  was  born  in   Pennsylvania  and  the  father  in  Ohio. 

I!,    pa     ed  away  in   I! and  was  survived  by  his  widow  for  nine  years.     He  was  a  veteran 

of  the  Civil  war.  having  served  faithfully  and  gallantly  in  the  Union  army,  and  was  famil- 
iarly known  as  Uncle  Sam  in  his  neighborhood.  All  of  his  -ix  children  survive  and  they 
are  as  follows:  W.  R.,  a  resident  of  Lake  Andes,  Smith  Dakota-.  Mrs.  Ida  T..  Sherman,  liv- 
■  Eotchkis  .  Colorado;  Mrs.  Abbie  J.  Smith,  a  resident  of  Berkeley,  California;  Calvin 
L.,  who  lives  in  Vermillion,  this  state;  Mrs.  Cusick,  the  next  in  order  of  birth;  and  Mrs. 
Katie  May  Hopson,  who  make-  her  home  in  Winnifred,  South  Dakota.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
i  u  iel<  liavc  been  born  five  children:  La  Verna  whose  birth  occurred  in  1898  and  who  is 
now  attending  high  school;  Frank  R.,  born  in  1900;  Lee  Wallace,  born  in  L902;  Cbrinne  M-. 
in    1907;    and   Arthur    I'.ui  .let  te.  in    1910. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1137 

Mr.  Cusick  is  a  democrat  in  his  political  allegiance  but  has  confined  his  political  activity 
to  the  exercise  of  liis  right  of  suffrage.  Fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Pythias, 
the  Modem  Woodmen  of  America  and  the  Yeomen,  and  in  his  life  exemplifies  that  spirit  of 
brotherhood  which  is  the  basis  of  all  fraternal  organizations.  He  has  won  at  the  same  time 
material  success  and  the  sincere  respect  and  esteem  of  those  who  know  him,  as  his  integrity 
and  honor  have  been  no  less  marked  than  his  business  ability. 


JOHN  D.  SMULL. 


John  D.  Smull,  because  of  his  newspaper  connections,  seems  to  need  no  introduction  to 
the  readers  of  this  volume,  as  he  has  a  wide  acquaintance,  especially  in  Grant  and  Roberts 
counties.  He  is  a  native  of  Illinois,  born  in  1865,  and  a  son  of  Joel  W.  and  Jennie  D.  Smull. 
Before  coming  to  South  Dakota  he  was  engaged  in  the  wholesale  machinery  business  in 
Chicago  and  in  the  year  1892  he  made  his  way  to  this  state,  establishing  his  home  in 
Blooming  Valley  township,  Grant  county.  He  was  the  first  clerk  of  his  town  and  was  actively 
identified  with  public  affairs  there.  In  1900  he  removed  to  Milbank  and  was  deputy  post- 
master  at  that  place  until  1909.  He  also  edited  the  Grant  County  News  for  five  years  and 
in  1913  he  removed  to  Summit,  where  he  established  a  newspaper  known  as  the  Summit 
Independent.  During  the  fight  for  free  homes  on  the  Sinton  Reservation  he  was  president  of 
the  settlers'  association  which  materially  assisted  in  getting  the  bill  through  congress  rebat- 
ing the  two  dollars  and  a  half  per  acre  payment  on  all  lands  in  that  reservation.  Hi'  is  a 
stalwart  champion  of  the  west,  an  enthusiastic  advocate  of  its  opportunities  and  a  firm 
believer  in  its  future,  and  his  efforts  have  been  put  forth  along  lines  which  have  con- 
tributed to  the  development  and  advancement  ot  his  part  of  the  state. 

Mr.  Smull  was  united  in  marriage,  in  18<.r2.  to  Anna  C.  Cloukey,  of  Greene,  Iowa,  and 
they  have  two  children,  Jane  and  Mary.  Mr.  Smull  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the 
republican  party. 


JOHN  F.  KELLY. 


John  F.  Kelly  is  cashier  of  the  Marshall  County  Bank  and  one  of  the  large  landowners 
of  Britton.  Quick  discernment  and  the  faculty  of  separating  the  important  features  of  any 
subject  from  its  incidental  or  accidental  circumstances  have  been  strong  points  in  his  busi- 
ness career.  Longfellow  has  said:  "The  talent  of  success  is  nothing  more  than  doing  what 
you  can  do  well,  without  a  thought  of  fame."  Such  has  been  the  career  of  Mr".  Kelly,  now 
one  of  the  most  prosperous  and  leading  residents  of  .Marshall  county,  lie  was  bom  in 
Ireland,  September  29,  1856,  a  son  of  Edward  and  Mary  (Tully)  Kelly,  both  of  whom  were 
natives  of  the  "Green  Isle  of  Erin,"  the  former  born  in  1833  and  the  latter  in  1831.  They 
were  married  in  1856  and  began  their,  domestic  life  in  Ireland,  but  in  L861  came  to  the 
United  States,  settling  at  Lansing,  Iowa.  The  father  was  a  woodworker  and  followed  bis 
trade  at  Lansing  for  a  number  of  years,  but  is  now  living  retired  upon  a  farm  at  Elkader, 
Iowa.  He  has  met  with  a  fair  measure  of  success,  winning  prosperity  entirely  through  his 
own  efforts.  His  political  indorsement  is  given  to  the  republican  party,  while  in  religious 
faith  he  and  his  wife  are  Catholics.  Their  family  numbered  seven  children,  of  whom  five 
are  living;  John  F.;  Edward,  who  is  living  retired  in  Minneapolis,  Minnesota;  Mary,  a  teacher 
in  the  schools  of  Buffalo,  New  York;  Maggie,  the  widow  of  .lane-  Fitzgerald,  of  Jamestown, 
North  Dakota;    and    William   .1.,  a   farmer  of  Iowa. 

.loin,  V.  Kelly  spent  the  first  eleven  years  of  his  life  in  bis  native  countrj  ami  then 
accompanied  his  parents  on  their  emigration  to  the  new  world.  He  continued  bis  education 
in  the  public  and  high  schools  of  Iowa  until  1875.  He  afterward  learned  tie-  woodworking 
trade  under  the  direction  of  his  father,  with  whom  be  remained  for  some  time,  but  later  turned 

his   attention    to    the  grain    business    in   North    Dakota   and    in    1888    arrived    in    l'.ritt South 

Dakota.     For   a   time   he   was   connected   with   the   grain    trade   at    Kidder    and    later    I an 

(I. ■aline    in    grain    at     Britton,    winning    substantial    success    in    Unit    business.       lie    was    also 


L138  HISTORY  I  IF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

connected  with  mercantile  interests  .it  Kidder  and  for  sixteen  years  filled  the  position  of 
postmaster  there.  As  Ins  financial  resources  have  increased  he  has  made  judicious  invest- 
ments in  land  from  time  to  time  unci  i-  nov  the  ownei  of  one  thousand  acres  in  Smith 
Dakota  and  also  owns  some  valuable  property  at  Ogden,  Utah,  including  fifty-five  acres 
within  the  city  limits.  After  returning  to  Britton  he  assisted  in  organizing  the  Marshall 
Countj  Bank,  of  which  he  became  cashier  in  1908.  He  lias  since  served  in  thai  capacity, 
taking  a  helpful  part  in  the  management  and  successful  conduct  of  the  institution,  which 
ie  capitalized  for  twentj  five  thousand  dollars,  has  a  surplus  and  undivided  profits  oi  eleven 
thousand  dollars  and  average  deposits  of  one  hundred  and  fifteen  thousand  dollars. 

in  duly,  1890,  Mr.  Kelly  married  .Miss  Ellen  O'Donell,  who  was  born  in  McGregor,  Iowa, 
and  after  completing  a  high  school  course  there  engaged  in  teaching  for  a  number  "t  years. 
They  became  the  parents  of  ten  children,  of  whom  m\  are  living:     John,  who  is  engaged  in 

the  real-estate  business  in  Virginia;  Genevieve,  the  wife  of  11.  II.  da -.  a  banker  living  in 

Ogden,  I  tali:  Walter,  assistant  cashier  oi  the  Marshall  County  Bank  oi  Britton;  Ambrose, 
who  i-  attending  Columbus  College  at  Chamberlain,  South  Dakota;  and  Louis  and  Francis, 
both   in   school. 

The  parents  belong  to  the  Catholic  church  and  Mr.  Kelly  i-  also  identified  with  the 
Knights  ni  Columbus.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  tin  democratic  party.  The  story  of 
his  life  is  the  story  of  honesty,  industry  and  thrift.     His  rules  of  business  haw  been  simple, 

for  In-  early  realized  that  the  simple  | leases  are  those  which  win  result: — not  the  intricate, 

involved  plans.  In  his  entire  career  then-  has  been  nothing  sinister  and  nothing  to  conceal 
and.  being  a  man  of  well  balanced  capacities  and  powers,  he  is  now  one  of  the  foremost 
representatives   of   business   lite   in    Marshall   county. 


ROBERT    I).   GARDNER. 


Robert   I).  Gardner,  occupying  the  bench  of  the  county  c t  of  Marshall  county,  received 

indorsement  of  lii-  tust  term's  service  in  a  reelection  in  1914  and  is  bending  his  energies 
to  ;i  tair  and  impartial  administration  oi  the  law.  attempting  to  make  his  couri  the  em- 
bodiment "i  equity  and  justice.  He  has  practiced  in  Britton  since  L902,  previous  to  which 
time  he  was  a  member  of  the  Indiana  har  tor  several  years.  He  i>  a  native,  however,  of 
Michigan,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Allegan  county,  May  19,  1868,  Ins  parents  being 
dames  and  Vere  (Russell)  Gardner,  who  were  natives  oi  Scotland,  horn  n  is:.1;,  and  1827 
n  pcctively.  Reared  m  the  land  of  hills  and  heather,  they  were  there  married  and  on 
ug  the  Atlantic  settled  in  Canada,  whence  they  removed  to  Michigan,  where  tin-  father 

followed   farming   througl t    In-   remaining  day-.     Both   he  and  hi-  wife  were  members  of 

the  Presbyterian  church,  loyal  to  its  teachings  and  its  purposes.  Fraternally  Mr.  Gardner 
\  .'  .i  Mason,  while  politically  he  was  a  republican  and  filled  some  local  offices,  lie  died 
in  the  year  1912,  having  for  three  years  -in\i\ed  his  wile,  who  passed  away  in  1909.  To 
them  were  bom  five  children,  lour  of  whom  survive,  namely:  William,  a  practicing  attor- 
ney of  Michigan;  Vere,  who  also  live-  in  Michigan;  Robert  I).,  of  tin-  review;  ami  George, 
win*  i-  engaged  in  the  lumber  and  coal  business  at  Copemish,  Michigan. 

liter  acquiring  a  cot m-school  education    Roberl    D.  Gardnei    entered  upon   the  study 

of  law  under  private  instruction  and  was  later  elected  county  surveyor  of  Allegan  county, 
Michigan,   which    position    he   filled    for   several    years.     Subsequent!}    he.   attended    the    law 

srh. .id   .a    the    Northern    Indiana    I'niversitj    at    Valparaiso  and   upon  the  c pleti f   his 

-e  was  admitted  t..  the  Par  in  1898.  He  began  practice  in  South  Bend,  when-  he  re- 
mained  for  two  ami  one-half  year-,     lie  re ved   in   Britton,  this  state,  in    1902,  and  there 

entered  upon  active  practice  independently,  soon  demonstrating  Ins  ability  to  handle  intricate 
problems  of  the  law  and  to  win  success  in  the  trial  oi  eases  for  his  clients,  lie  ha-  been 
accorded  a  large  private  practice  and  in   1912  wa-  elected  to  the  office  of  county  judge,  since 

which  time  he   has   served   upon   the  bench,  having    !»■<■ elected   in    1914.     Hi-  course  has 

been  marked  bj  a  masterful  grasp  oi  every  problem  presented  for  solution  and  In-  decisions 
have  I. een  strictly   fan   ami   impartial. 

In  1899  Mr.  Gardner  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emma  1..  Knudson,  a  native  of 
Illinois.      Mi-.   Gardner    belongs    to   the    Lutheran    church,     she    i-    also   a    member   of    the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1139 

Eastern  Star,  and  was  grand  Esther  in  1914-15  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  South  Dakota.  She 
is  also  .1  musician  of  note,  possessing  a  rich  contralto  voice,  and  has  studied  under  several 
of  the  leading  musical  directors. 

Judge  Gardner  is  well  known  in   Masonic  circles,  having  taken  the  degrees  of  the  lodge, 
the  consistory  and  the  Mystic  Shrine.     He  also  has  membership  with  the  Independent  Order 

of  Odd  Fellows.  He  likewise  belongs  to  Hie  Elks  lodge  at  Aberdeen.  lie  gives  his  political 
support  to  the  republican  party  but  never  allows  political  preference  to  interfere  with  the 
faithful  performance  of  his  judicial  duties  and  his  opinions  are  particularly  free  from  per- 
sonal  bias  or  prejudice,  so  that  he  has  made  an  excellent  record  upon  the  bench. 


IilKTKUM    K.   HERIXUTON. 


Ilirtrum  F.  Herington,  engaged  in  the  banking  business  at  Waubay,  was  bom  in  -lack- 
son,  Michigan,  December  7,  1859,  a  son  of  Pulaski  X.  and  Elizabeth  (Brewer)  Herington. 
The  paternal  grandfather,  Irwin  Herington,  was  a  native  of  New  York,  devoted  his  entire 
life  to   tanning  and  passed  away   in   Michigan.     The  maternal  grandfather,  Samuel   Brewer, 

was   born    in    England,   came  to  the   United   States   in    1S47   and  settled   in   Jacks lOunty, 

Michigan,  where  he  carried  on  general  agricultural  pursuits,  living  on  the  old  homestead  to 
the  time  of  his  death,  which  occurred  when  he  had  reached  the  venerable  age  of  ninety-two 
years.  The  father  was  born  in  the  state  of  New  York  in  1834  and  his  life  record  covered 
the  intervening  years  to  1904.  His  wife,  who  was  born  in  England  in  1839,  passed  away  in 
the  year  1902.  They  were  married  in  Jackson,  Michigan,  where  .Mr.  Herington  had  located 
when  twenty  years  of  age,  accompanying  his  parents  to  that  place.  He  had  acquired  a 
district  school  education  and  he  turned  his  attention  to  Farming,  purchasing  land  which  he 
occupied  and  cultivated  until  1858.  He  then  purchased  other  land,  on  which  his  remaining 
days  were  spent.  He  was  a  self-made  man,  enterprise  and  industry  constituting  his  salient 
characteristics.  In  politics  he  was  active  as  a  supporter  of  the  democratic  party  but  never 
held  nor  desired  office.  He  belonged  to  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  fellows  and  to  the 
Methodist  Episcopal  church.  In  the  family  of  Mr.  and  .Mrs.  P.  N.  Herington  were  six  chil- 
dren, of  whom  four  are  living,  namely:  I).  I'..  a  hardware  merchant  residing  in  Waubay, 
thi~  state;  S.  0.,  a  retired  agriculturist  who  makes  his  home  in  Moscow,  Idaho;  Birtrum  ¥., 
of  this  review;   and  William,  a  farmer  residing   in  Jackson,  Michigan. 

In  the  public  schools  of  his  native  city  B.  F.  Herington  acquired  his  preliminary  edu- 
cation and  afterward  pursued  a  business  course.  He  started  out  in  life  as  a  salesman  for 
a  grain  company  in  South  Dakota,  to  which  state  he  came  in  1883,  and  subsequently  engaged 
in  the  grain  business  on  his  own  account  at  Waubay,  where  he  located  in  1889.  For  fifteen 
pears  he  was  active  in  the  grain  trade,  meeting  with  substantial  success,  after  which  he 
tinned  his  attention  to  banking,  purchasing  the  controlling  interest  in  the  First  National 
Bank  of  Waubay  in  1904,  in  which  year  he  became  president.  It  is  capitalized  for  twenty- 
five  thousand  dollars,  has  surplus  and  undivided  profits  of  fifteen  thousand  and  average  deposits 
of  two  hundred  and  twenty-five  thousand.  The  bank  has  enjoyed  a  healthful  growth  and  is 
in  excellent  condition,  a  general  banking  business  being  conducted,  while  a  libera]  patronage 
is  accorded  the  institution.  Mr.  Herington's  high  standing  in  banking  circles  is  indicated  by 
the  fact  that  in  1914  he  was  elected  president  of  group  five  of  the  National  Bankers  of  the 
State  hi  south  Dakota.  In  addition  to  his  activities  as  a  hanker  he  handles  real  estate  and 
t; loans  and  is  himself  the  owner  of  one  thousand  acres  of  tine  land.  The  proud  Ameri- 
can title  of  a  self-made  man  is  his  by  right  of  his  industry,  determination  and  perseverance, 
for  those  qualities  bave  advanced  him  from  a  humble  financial  position  to  a  place  of 
prominence  in  the  business  circles  of  his  adopted  county. 

Mr.  Herington  has  been  married  twice.  In  L892  he  wedded  Mi-s  Mary  Fitzpatrick,  by 
whom   he   bad   three  children,  as  follows:      Guy,  who   i^  employed  in   his   father's  bank;    Hazel, 

who    has    completed    her    education;    and    Harold,    who    is    attending    scl 1.      The    wife    and 

mother  died  in  1902,  passing  away  in  the  faith  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  of  which 
she   was  a   devoted   member.     In    1905    Mr.   Herington    was   again   married,   his   second    union 

being  «  it  h   Miss  Dina   Arntz,  a  native  of  •  ochrane.  Wi~i sin,  by  whom  he  has  two  children, 

Albert!    and    Donald. 


1 1  in  I  [IST(  IRY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Herington  attend  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  he  is  a  prominent 
Mason,  belonging  to  the  lodge,  chapter,  consistory  and  Mystic  Shrine.  He  also  has  mem- 
bership with  the  Odd  Fellows,  the  Woodmen  and  the  Workmen  and  believes  in  the  principle 
of  fraternity  which  underlies  these  organizations.  In  politics  he  is  a  democrat  and  lias  the 
distinction  oi  being  the  only  democrat  ever  elected  from  his  county  to  the  state  legislature, 
to  which  he  was  Bent  as  a  representative  in  1897.  He  lias  served  on  the  town  board  and 
for  eight  years  tilled  the  office  of  mayor,  carefully  directing  municipal  affairs  with  the 
same  thoroughness  and  capability  that  have  marked  his  business  career.  That  he  is  inter- 
ested in  the  cause  of  education  lias  been  shown  by  his  effective  work  as  a  member  of  the 
school  board.  Progress  lias  ever  been  his  watchword  and  he  seeks  for  the  public  good  with  the 
same  eagerness  and  enthusiasm  that  he  displays  in  advancing  his  individual  interests. 


A.  E.  LUNDEEN. 


One  of  the  leading  business  interests  of  Bristol  is  the  implement  bouse  of  A.  E.  Lundeen, 
an  enterprising  merchant  who  belongs  to  that  class  of  representative  citizens  that  Sweden 
has  furnished  to  this  state — a  class  that  has  done  much  toward  the  upbuilding  and  material 
development  of  South  Dakota.  He  was  born  in  Sweden,  duly  8,  1880,  his  parents  being 
Magnus  P.  and  Benta  Lundeen,  also  natives  of  Sweden,  born  in  ls-il  and  1843  respectively. 
Coming  to  the  United  States  in  1880,  they  settled  in  Day  county,  Dakota  territory,  where 
the  lather  secured  a  homestead  claim  which  he  owned  and  occupied  throughout  bis  remain- 
ing days,  winning  success  as  the  reward  of  the  industry  and  determination  which  lie  dis- 
played  in  the  conduct  of  bis  business  interests.  He  died  in  1887,  while  his  wife  survived 
until  1911.  They  were  members  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  in  his  political  views  Mr. 
Lundeen  was  a  republican.  To  them  were  born  four  children,  three  of  whom  survive,  namely: 
Peter,  an  agriculturist  residing  in  Bristol;  A.  ]•;.,  of  this  review;  and  Emma,  who  gave  her 
hand  in  marriage  to  Albert  Ziegenhagen,  a  farmer  living  in  North  Dakota. 

It  was  during  his  infancy  that  A.  E.  Lundeen  was  brought  to  Dakota  territory  and  in 
the  schools  of  Day  county  he  pursued  his  education,  supplemented  by  a  commercial  course 
at  Valparaiso,  Indiana.  His  early  experiences  were  those  of  the  farm  and  he  continued  to 
engage  in  agricultural  pursuits  until  1005,  when  be  removed  to  Bristol,  turning  bis  attention 
to  the  implement  business,  in  which  connection  he  has  built  up  a  good  trade.  He  handles 
farm  machinery  of  standard  makes  and  his  reliability  in  trade  transactions,  combined  with 
his  energy  and  experience  have  brought  to  him  a  gratifying  patronage.  He  also  owns  two 
farms  in  Day  county  and  his  property  is  the  evidence  of  a  life  of  well  directed  energy  and 
thrift. 

In  1907  Mr.  Lundeen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Jliss  Emma  Vehe,  a  native  of  Hay 
county.  South  Dakota,  and  a  daughter  of  John  I..  Vehe,  who  is  a  retired  agriculturist  residing 
in  Bristol.  Our  subject  and  his  wife  have  two  children:  Roumelle,  who  is  attending  school; 
and   Lloyd. 

The  religious  Faith  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lundeen  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church,  while  his 
fraternal  connect  ions  are  with  the  odd  Fellows  lodge  of  Bristol,  in  which  he  has  passed  all 
of  the  chairs.  He  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the  men  and  measures  of  the 
republican  parly  and  for  three  years  served  as  mayor  of  Bristol,  carefully  directing  its  inter- 
■  i  and  seeking  at  all  times  to  uphold  and  promote  those  movements  and  projects  which 
arc  a  matter  of  civic  virtue  and  civic  pride. 


FRANK   L.  WHEELER. 


Frank  L.  Wheeler,  a  grain  denier  of  Scotland,  Bon  Homme  county,  is  a  native  of  the  lake 

trj   oi   \eu    York,  a  region  famous  for  its  beauty.     His  birth  occurred  May  20,  1859,  in 

Seneca  county,  south  of  Seneca  falls,  on  the  old  Wheeler  homestead  situated  on  the  west 
shore  ol  l  ayugii  lake  1 1 1~  parents,  Jonathan  and  Harriet  (Ogden)  Wheeler,  were  natives 
of  the   Empire  state  and  the  mother,  who  has  now   reached  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-live 


FRANK    I.    W  HEELER 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1143 

years,  is  still  a  resident  of  that  state,  making   her  home  in  Geneva,  at   the   foot  of  Seneca 

lake. 

Mr.  Wheeler  of  this  review  migrated  west  in  the  spring  of  1880  and  remained  for  a 
year  at  Winona,  Minnesota,  but  on  the  17th  of  May,  1-881,  he  came  to  Huron,  South  Dakota, 
on  the  first  train  that  made  the  trip  with  its  own  engine.  Owing  to  a  stretch  of  marshy 
ground  transfers  had  to  be  made  until  a  firmer  track  could  be  built  and  even  this  at  places 
sank  below  the  surface,  the  water  rising  behind  the  train  as  it  proceeded  on  its  way.  Shortly 
after  his  arrival  in  South  Dakota  Mr.  Wheeler  opened  a  lumberyard  in  Hitchcock  near  where 
he  took  up  a  homestead,  a  pre-emption  and  a  timber  claim,  remaining  there  until  1893.  He  was 
then  for  two  years  in  business  at  Viborg  and  for  three  years  at  Howard,  after  which  time. 
in  1S98,  he  came  to  Scotland  and  entered  the  grain  business,  in  which  lie  has  continued  to 
the  present  time.  He  has  a  large  elevator  and  is  well  equipped  for  handling  all  kinds  of 
grain  and  farm  produce.  He  also  has  elevators  at  Blaha  and  Plumba.  His  careful  study  of 
commercial  and  agricultural  conditions  and  his  systematic  methods  of  carrying  on  his  busi- 
ness are  the  causes  of  his  gratifying  success.  In  addition  to  his  grain  business  he  has  other 
interests,  including  a  controlling  interest  in  the  Peoples  Telephone  Company  of  Scotland. 

Mr.  Wheeler  was  united  in  marriage  in  Scotland  in  1891  to  Miss  Ma  Shaw,  a  daughter 
of  Henry  and  Mary  (Eckert)  Shaw,  who  came  to  South  Dakota  in  188G.  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Wheeler  have  become  parents  of  five  children:  .Mary,  a  teacher  in  the  Scotland  schools; 
Floyd,  who  is  associated  in  business  with  his  lather;  Henry,  who  is  now  taking  an  engineer- 
ing course  at  Vermillion;  Frank  and  Harriet. 

Upon  coming  to  Scotland  to  reside  Mr.  Wheeler  purchased  the  house  in  which  he  had 
been  previously  married.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  fraternity  and  has  served  as 
worshipful  master  and  high  priest.  He  fortunately  escaped  the  blizzard  of  January  12, 
1888,  as  he  was  on  a  visit  in  New  York  at  the  time.  However,  he  had  occasion  to  worry 
because  of  the  great  storm,  as  on  his  ranch  at  Hitchcock  was  a  considerable  herd  of  cattle 
in  charge  of  a  brother.  In  a  little  over  one  year  from  that  time  his  farm  was  in  the  track 
of  the  worst  prairie  fire  the  Dakotas  have  ever  known.  On  the  2d  of  April,  1889,  the  flames 
swept  with  appalling  speed  across  the  wide  plains  anil  at  times  leaped  across  half  a  mile  ol 
fire  guard.  The  barn  upon  Mr.  Wheeler's  place  was  burned,  but  he  considered  himself  fortunate 
to  escape  so  well.  With  the  usual  American  thrift  and  energy  he  has  succeeded  in  busi- 
ness and  is  accounted  one  of  Scotland's  respected  and  prosperous  citizens.  He  is  a  democrat 
in  politics  and  is  a  member  of  the  school  board,  having  served  as  its  president  for  ten  years. 


PARK  B.  JENKINS,  M.  D. 


Dr.  Park  P>.  Jenkins,  of  Waubay,  who  is  serving  as  superintendent  of  the  South  Dakota 
State  Board  of  Health,  has  proved  very  efficient  in  that  capacity  and  has  done  much  to 
promote'  public  hygiene.  He  was  born  in  Newport,  Vermont,  November  14,  1873,  a  son  of 
S.  W.  and  Francelia  (Sias)  Jenkins.  The  paternal  grandfather.  William  Jenkins,  was  born 
in  Vermont,  as  was  the  maternal  grandfather,  Ezra  Sias,  who  resided  in  the  Green  Moun- 
tain state  throughout  his  entire  life.  Both  the  parents  of  our  subject  were  born  in  that 
state,  the  father  in  1840  and  the  mother  in  L850,  They  grew  to  mature  years  there  and  were 
there  married.  In  1882  they  removed  from  Vermont  to  Waubay,  South  Dakota,  anil  the 
father  homesteaded  land  on  which  the  family  resided  for  about  five  years.  A  removal  was 
then  made  to  the  town  of  Waubay,  where  he  ran  a  railroad  eating  house  for  a  number  of 
years.  He  is  a  well  informed  man,  although  he  h;id  but  limited  educational  opportunities  in 
his  youth,  for  he  has  always  been  a  student  of  men  and  events.  His  political  belief  is  that 
of  the  socialist  party.  For  three  years  he  served  in  the  Civil  war,  proving  a  loyal  and 
efficient  soldier,  and  he  held  the  rank  of  sergeant.  To  him  and  his  wife  have  been  born  two 
children:  Park  B.;  and  Clinton  C,  also  of  Waubay,  who  is  connected  with  the  state  game 
department. 

Dr.  Park  B.  Jenkins  was  graduated  from  the  high  school  of  Webster.  South  Dakota,  in 
1893  and  subsequently  entered  the  University  of  Illinois,  from  which  he  was  graduated  in 
medicine  in  1896.  For  one  year  he  was  connected  with  the  health  department  of  (he  city 
of  Chicago  and  for  a  like  period  of  time  he  was  in  a  hospital  at  Marquette,  Michigan,  thus 


ill)  HISTt  iltt    i  'I    Si  'III  I   DAK<  )T.\ 

further  pre]  ork.     In   L898  he  began  the  private  practice  of  his  profession 

at  Waubay,  where  he  lias  since  remained.  In  1909  he  was  appointed  a  member  of  the  state 
board  of  health  and  in  1912  was  appointed  superintendent  of  that  body,  in  which  |»..-i- 
tion  his  work  proved  so  satisfactorj  that  on  the  1st  of  July,  L915,  he  was  reappointed  tu 
that  office  b)  Governoi  Byrne.  He  gives  the  greater  part  of  his  time  to  his  official  duties 
and  i-  continually  seeking  new  ways  in  which  the  board  may  further  safeguard  the  public 
health.     He  i--  a  membei  ol  the  Stati    Medical  Society,  the  American  Medical  Association,  the 

International   Congress   of   Hygiene  and   De graphy,  and  of  the   Association   of   State  and 

l'r..\  in.  ia]    Hoards  of   Health. 

Dr.   Jenkins   gives   his    political    allegiance    i"   the   republican    party,   believing    that    its 
based  upon  sound  principles  of  government.     Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the 
Knights  "i    Pythias  and  the   Woodmen   and   is   popular   in   those  organizations.     In  capably 
discharging  the  important  duties  that  devolve  upon  him  as  superintendent  "i  the  state  board 
i  itli   he  lias  gained  a   statewide  reputation  for  ability  and   tntegritj    and   has  the  con- 
fidence of  both  ll"'  genera]  public  and  the  medical  profession. 


GEORGE  A.   BENNETT. 


Business  enterprise  and  progress  in  Bristol  are  attributable  in  no  small  measure  to  the 
efforts  ol  George  \.  Bennett,  a  well  known  merchant  and  the  president  of  the  First  National 
Hank  of  the  town.  With  him  a  recognition  of  opportunity  has  ever  marked  the  path  of  advance- 
mi  nt.    He  was  born  in  <  leveland,  Ohio,  January  L2,  1864,  a  son  of  George  and  Jane  (Tregilius) 

Bennett.   The  father,  who  was  I i  In  Pennsylvania  in   L821,  was  married  in  the  state  ol  New 

York  to  Miss  Janes  Tregilius,  a  native  of  England,  born  in  1836.   Soon  afterward  they  re ved 

to  Ohio  and  for  five  years  were  residents  of  (  leveland,  going  thence  to  Iowa  in  lsf>4.   There  the 

father  purchased   land  and  carried  on   farming   until  bis  death,  which  occurred   in    1896.     His 

widow   still  survives,  being   now    in  the  eightieth  year  of  her  age.     To  them  were   born   ten 

-.  of  "hum  are  yet   living,  namely:     J.  W.,  a  retired  druggist  living  in  Janesville, 

rge   A.,  of   llii—   review;    Mrs.  John   Carey,   whose   husband   is   a    Farmer    living   in 

Waverly,  Iowa;   Everett   S.,  ol   Bristol,  who  is  associated  with  his  brother  George  in  the  mer- 
busincss;    Mrs.  A.  ('.  Clewell,  whose  husband   is  engaged   in  the   real  estate  business 

it    Watonga,  Oklah a;   and   Elmer  1!..  who  conducts  a   transfer  company  at    Pierre,  South 

Dakota.     Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bennett   were  ei -I  t  bristian  people,  the  former  holding  mem- 
bership  in   the   Methodist    Episcopal   and   the  latter   in   the   Episcopal  church.     In   politics  he 

u     n   i .  publican  and  at  all  i  i s  he  met  the  obligations  of  public  as  well  as  of  private  life. 

George  A.  Bennett  was  educated  in  the  common  schools  of  Iowa  and  started  on  his 
business  career  in  connection  with  the  drug  trade.  Later  he  turned  his  attention  to  general 
merchandising  and  has  since  been  active  in  that    field.     In    1882   he  removed  to   Dakota   ter- 

.iiid  since  1885    M    has  I n  one  of  the  enterprising  merchants  of   Bristol,  having  a  well 

appointed  store  and  carrying  a   large  and  carefully  selected  stock.     His  courteous  treatment 

of  his  patrons  and  his  I st   dealing  have  also  been  elements  in  his  growing  success.     He 

most  'ii   his  i ■  to  his  mercantile  business  but   he  is  also  the  president  of  the  First 

National    Bank,    which    is    capitalized    for    twenty  five    thousand    dollars,    has    surplus   and 

undivided   profits  amounting  to  seven  thousand  dollars  and  average  deposits  of  two  hundred 

nd  dollars.     He  is  also  the  owner  of  farm  land     and  all  this  in  the   face  of  the  fact 

imc  to  the  west  a  poor  boy  dependent  entirely  upon  his  own  res les. 

The   first   man  ci    emony   performed   in    Bristol   was  that   of  George   A.   Bennett   and 

F.  Ross,  who  ivere  joined  in  wedlock  in  1886.     The  latter  is  a  native  of  Mower  county, 

Minne  ol       and  a  daughter  of  Joseph   Ross,  an  early  agriculturist   and  civil  engineer  of  that 

tut'        I"  "in    subject   and  bis   wife  have  been  born   five  children,  four  of  wl i   survive,  as 

follows:      Mi        ii,    iii     le  child  born  in    Bristol;  Olive  M.,  the  wi f  Allen  Baker, 

who    i-    engaged    in    the    rest anl    I    real-estate    business   af    Manhattan,    Montana;    and 

1  ..i.i   M.  and  I  liarles,  both  al   home. 

The    parents   arc    mbers  "i    the    Episcopal   church,  in    which   they   take   an   active  and 

lielpful  part,  Mr.   Bennett    serving  now   as  warden,     lie  belongs  to  the  Odd  Fellows  Indue  and 
\\ linen   camp   and    in    politics   is   independent,   buf    is  not    remiss   in   the  duties  of  citizen- 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1145 

ship  and  has  served  on  the  town  and  school  boards.  He  is  ever  willing  to  aid  in  measures 
and  movements  for  the  public  good  and  lias  cooperated  heartily  in  many  plans  for  the 
upbuilding  of  Bristol,  while  at  the  same  time  he  lias  carefully  conducted  his  business  affairs 
and  through  the  legitimate  lines  of  trade  has  gained  substantial  and  well  merited  success. 


HENRY   W'ID.MAXX. 


Henry  VVidmann,  proprietor  of  a  hardware  store  at  Britton,  was  born  in  Lowell,  Dodge 
county,  Wisconsin,  November  23,  1865,  a  son  of  John  Conrad  and  Margaret  (Wanner)  Wid- 
mann.  who  were  natives  of  Wittenburg,  Germany,  and  in  1*41  came  to  the  United  States, 
settling  in  Dam-  county  Wisconsin.  The  lather  was  a  butcher  by  trade  and  followed  that 
business  at  Beaver  Dam  and  at  Lowell.  He  afterward  took  up  his  abode  in  .Madison.  Wis- 
consin. He  was  not  in  straitened  financial  circumstances  when  he  came  to  the  new  world 
but  brought  with  him  a  fair  capital  and  accumulated  a  goodly  estate  here.  In  politics  he 
was  a  democrat  and  both  he  and  his  wife  were  members  of  the  Lutheran  church.  They  had 
a  family  of  eleven  children  hut  only  two  are  now  living,  the  elder  being  John  (1.  Widmann. 
who  is  living  at  Prairie  du  Chien,  Wisconsin. 

The  younger,  Henry  Widmann.  pursued  his  education  at  .Madison,  Wisconsin,  where  he 
completed  the  work  of  the  eighth  grade  in  the  public  schools.  Later  he  was  connected  with  the 
drug  business  at  Kendall,  Wisconsin,  where  he  built  up  a  good  trade.  Subsequently  he  engaged 
in  railroading  for  six  months  as  a  brakeman  and  in  1SX6  he  arrived  in  Langford,  South  Dakota, 
where  he  followed  carpentering  and  also  did  tin  work,  assisting  materially  in  the  early 
building  ol  the  town.  He  learned  the  trades  of  a  tinner  and  sheet  metal  worker  in  .Milwaukee 
and  is  a  splendid  mechanic.  In  lss'j  he  arrived  in  Britton,  where  he  was  employed  in  the 
hardware  store  of  S.  S.  Lawrence  for  six  years.  He  then  bought  out  the  hardware  business  of 
S.  A.  Bell  and  has  since  conducted  his  store,  carrying  a  large  and  well  selected  line  of  both 
shelf  and  heavy  hardware.  His  reasonable  prices,  straightforward  dealing  and  earnest  desire 
to  please  his  customers  are  the  qualities  which  have  brought  to  him  substantial  and  growing 
success.  This  enables  him  to  take  life  somewhat  easy  and  he  has  traveled  quite  extensivelj 
over  the  United  States.  He  owns  a  farm  near  Jacksonville,  Florida,  but  devotes  the  greater 
part  of  his  attention  to  mercantile  pursuits. 

i  hi  the  18th  of  dune,  1906,  .Mr.  Widmann  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Johanna  Hel- 
seth,  a  native  ol  Norway,  and  a  daughter  of  .Jacob  llelseth,  who  was  a  miner  of  Norway 
and  passed  away  in  that  country.  Our  subject  and  his  wile  have  one  child,  licrnice  Hen- 
rietta, who   is   now  eight  years  ol   age. 

Mrs.  Widmann  and  her  daughter  are  members  of  the  Lutheran  church,  and  .Mr.  Widmann 
belongs  to  the   Elks  lodge  .it   Aberdeen.     His  political  indorsement  is  given  to  the  republican 

party,   but    while   well   informed   on    the   questions   and    issues   of   the   day,  he   has  never   I u 

an  office  seeker.  In  1907  he  erected  a  beautiful  resilience  at  Britton,  Inning  one  ol  the  best 
honied  in  the  town,  and  its  warm-hearted  hospitality  is  greatly  appreciated  by  the  many 
friends  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Widmann,  who  entertain  for  them  warm  regard  and  who  accord  them 
a    | linent   position   in   local   social  circles. 


GEORGE  I..   BAKER. 


George  I.  baker  is  filling  the  position  of  postmaster  at  Britton,  where  In'  is  also  eon- 
ducting  a  drug  store,  lie  was  burn  in  La  Salle.  Illinois.  November  22,  1850,  a  son  of  Richard 
and  Sarah  (Raycraft)  Baker,  who  were  natives  of  Ireland,  born  in  L818  and  1823  respectively. 
About  1s4s  Richard  linker  went  to  (  anada  and  if  was  in  that  country  that  they  were  mar- 
ried.     In    1849   they  removed   to    La    Salle,    Illinois,  and    for   a    number  of   years    I imaged    in 

I iil'        In    Canada    he   had   conducted    business   as  a   brewer.      The   year    1880    witnessed   his 

arrival  in  Dakota  territory,  at  which  time  he  homesteaded  in  (lark  county,  and  he  proved 
up  on  his  claim  and  there  resided  until  his  death.  The  town  of  Elrod  new  stands  upon  his 
old   homestead.      His    parents   never    left    Ireland,   but    the   maternal    urnndparents  of  Ccorge   L. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

to  the  new    world  and  died  in   Wisconsin.     In  his  political  faith   Richard   Baker 

was  a  democrat  and  both  he  and  bis  wife  were  consistent  and  active  members  of  the  Methodist 

pal  church,  in  the  faith  of  which  they  passed  away,  the  former  in  1901  and  the  latter 

in   L907.     To  them  were  born  nine  children,  two  of  whom  died  in  infancy,  while  li\c  arc  yet 

living,  as   follows:     George   I f  this  review;    Esther,  who  is  the  widow  of   Frank  Salter 

an.l  makes  her  home  in  Chicago;  John,  who  lives  on  the  old  homestead  at  Elrod,  South 
i;  Mollie,  who  makes  her  home  with  her  brother  John;  and  William,  who  is  engaged 
in   the  wholesale   liquor   business   in  Chicago. 

George  I..  Baker  attended  both  public  and  parochial  schools  in  La  Salle,  Illinois.  He 
started  in  life  as  a  farm  hand  and  afterward  was  connected  with  a  meat  market  at  Ohio, 
Illinois,  for  five  years.  Removing  westward  to  Dakota  territory,  he  secured  a  homestead 
claim  in  Spink  county  upon  which  he  lived  for  about  a  year  and  then  went  to  Groton, 
remaining  there  one  year.  In  1884  he  located  in  Britton,  where  for  a  short  time  he  con- 
ducted  a  hotel  but  later  traded  his  interest  in  that  business  for  a  drug  store.  Afterward  he  dis- 
posed of  that  but  again  purchased  a  drug  store  and  has  since  continued  in  this  line  of  business, 
In-  son,  George  G.   Baker,  being  an  equal  partner  in  the  undertaking. 

In  ls7s  Mr.  Baker  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Kate  Fagan,  a  native  of  Illinois, 
by  whom  he  has  three  children,  namely:  Edward  W..  who  lives  with  his  father;  George  G., 
who  is  engaged  in  the  drug  business  at  Britton;  and  Claude  C,  who  conducts  a  moving  pic- 
ture  show   in   Britton. 

Mis.  Baker  belongs  to  the  Presbyterian  church  and  she  presides  with  gracious  hos- 
pitality over  her  home,  making  it  a  delightful  resort  for  many  friends.  Mr.  Baker  is  well 
known  as  an  exemplary  representative  of  the  Masonic  fraternity.  Be  belongs  to  the  lodge, 
the  chapter,  the  commandery,  the  consistory  ami  the  Mystic  Shrine  and  be  is  also  a  member 
of  the  United  Workmen  and  the  Maccabees.  He  has  sewed  as  master  of  the  lodge,  was  its 
secretary  for  twenty  years  and  has  been  high  priest  of  the  chapter.  His  political  views  accord 
with  the  principles  of  the  democracy  and  during  President  Cleveland's  first  term  he  was 
appointed  to  the  position  of  postmaster  and  was  again  called  to  that  office  by  President 
Wilson  in  September,  1914.  He  also  served  as  probate  judge  lor  one  term  dining  territorial 
days  and  at  all  times  he  has  most  ably  and  efficiently  discharged  the  duties  of  the  positions 
to  which  he  has  been  called.  At  the  same  time  he  has  made  a  creditable  record  in  business 
circles,  foi  he  came  to  Dakota  a  poor  hoy  anil  is  now  numbered  among  the  substantial  resi- 
dents of  his  district,  owning  town  property  to  the  value  of  twenty-five  thousand  dollars, 
i i  her  with  a  quarter  section  id'  land  in  Marshall  county. 


GEORGE  IXGALLS. 


i ge    fngalls,   a    well   known   and    representative   agriculturist   of    Minnehaha    county, 

owns  a  farm  of  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  in  Buffalo  township,  which  he  has  operated 
lontini sly    and    successfully    for    more    than    a    third    ol    a    century.      !lis    birth    occurred    in 

I       ii    Hie    2d    of   duly.    1860,    his    parents    being   dames    and    Elizabeth    fngalls.      In    1877 

i to    South    Dakota,    their    son    George    having    taken    up    his   abode    in    this    slate    in 

the  previot)  year.  At.  that  time  there  was  no  railroad  in  the'  state  and  but  one  bridge 
in   Sioux    falls,     .lames   [ngalls   purchased   and   homesteaded   land   in    Minnehaha   county   and 

-till  makes  his  home  theast  of  Sioux  Falls.    The  period  of  hi,  residence  in  the  community 

thirty   eight   years  and  he  has  witnessed  the  tniglity  changes  which  have  occurred 

with   tin'  onward   march   of  civilization.     His  wife   is  deceased. 

George   tngalla  acquired  his  education   in  the  public  schools  of   Iowa  and   South  Dakota 

and    ini'i     putting    a    ide    hi      textbooks    assisted    his    father    in    the    work    id'    (he   home    farm. 

.    homesteaded  ami  purchased  a  tree  claim,  and  at.  the  present   time1  he  owns 

•    rci    hundred   and   twenty    acres  of  rich  and  productive  land   in   Buffalo  township,  on  which 

in      resided    contini sly   during    the    past    thirtj   Eoui    years.      In    connection    with   the 

cultivation  of  cereals  tie  feed  thirtj  head  of  .'attic  and  lift\  hoes,  this  branch  of  his  busi- 
ness also  proving  |  ofitable,  Me  utilizes  modern  machinery  in  the  work  of  the  fields  and  is 
a    practical,  progressive  agriculturist    whose   labors   havi    brought   him  just,  reward. 

In    1892    Mr.   [ngalls  was   united   in   marriage   to   Miss    Patience  Scott,  her   father  being 


GEORGE   fNGALLS 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1149 

Andrew  Scott,  also  a  pioneer  of  South  Dakota.  They  have  the  following  children:  Andrew, 
Gladys,  Alice  and  Vera  and  Verd,  twins.  Mr.  Ingalla  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the 
republican  party  and  is  now  serving  as  a  member  of  the  town  board.  His  religious  faith 
is  that  of  the  Baptist  church.  He  is  fond  of  fishing,  which  affords  him  both  pleasure  and 
recreation.  In  the  community  which  has  so  long  been  his  home  he  has  won  an  extensive 
circle  of  friends  and  is  widely  recognized  as  a  substantial  agriculturist  and  esteemed  citizen. 


LESTER  M.  DAVIS. 


Lester  M.  Davis,  who  was  elected  to  the  office  of  treasurer  of  Marshall  county  in  1914, 
was  born  in  Waseca. county,  Minnesota,  December  23,  1881,  being  one  of  the  two  children  of 
David  and  Clara  (Hinkley)  Davis.  The  father  was  born  in  Wisconsin  in  1  sr»:;  and  the 
mother  in  Minnesota  in  1857.  They  were  married  in  the  latter  state  and  he  has  devoted  his 
attention  to  farming,  whereby  he  has  provided  a  comfortable  living  for  his  family.  In  1883 
he  removed  to  Marshall  county,  where  he  took  up  a  homestead  on  which  he  lived  for  a  num- 
ber of  years.  He  now  resides  upon  an  eighty-acre  tract  of  land  near  Britton,  and  although 
he  had  only  two  dollars  and  sixty  cents  when  he  reached  South  Dakota,  he  is  now  in  pos- 
session of  a  comfortable  competence.  His  political  support  is  given  to  the  republican  party. 
James  Davis,  the  paternal  grandfather  of  Lester  M.  Davis,  was  born  in  New  York  and  at  an 
early  period  in  the  settlement  of  Wisconsin  took  up  his  abode  in  that  state.  At  the  time 
of  the  Civil  war  he  put  aside  all  business  and  personal  considerations  to  aid  his  country  in 
the  defense  of  the  Union.  The  maternal  grandfather,  Henry  Hinkley,  was  born  in  Maine 
and  after  living  for  a  time  in  Wisconsin  removed  to  Minnesota,  where  he  was  living  at  the 
time  of  the  Indian  troubles.  He  afterward  came  to  South  Dakota,  where  he  took  up  land 
and  in  this  state  spent  his  remaining  days.  It  was  his  daughter  Clara  who  became  the  wife 
of  David  Davis  and  they  had  a  daughter,  May,  who  is  now  the  wife  of  0.  C.  Sherburn,  a 
farmer  living  at  Britton. 

The  other  child  of  that  marriage  is  Lester  M.  Davis,  who  was  in  his  second  year  when 
brought  to  Marshall  county.  His  education  was  acquired  in  the  schools  of  Britton  and  he 
devoted  his  time  and  energies  to  general  agricultural  pursuits  until  he  was  elected  to  office. 
He  has  three  hundred  and  fifty-four  acres  of  valuable  land  in  this  county,  upon  which  he 
has  made  excellent  improvements,  transforming  it  into  one  of  the  fine  farms  of  the  district. 

In  1903  Mr.  Davis  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Olive  Russell,  her  lather  being 
Edward  Russell,  an  agriculturist  of  Marshall  county.  They  have  one  child,  Dorothy,  who  is 
in  school. 

Mr.  Davis  is  a  well  known  representative  of  the  Masonic  fraternity  in  Marshall  county, 
belonging  to  both  the  lodge  and  the  chapter.  He  votes  with  the  republican  party  and  keeps 
well  informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day.  In  the  fall  of  1914  he  became  his 
party's  candidate  for  the  office  of  county  treasurer  and  the  election  proved  that  he  had  the 
support  of  the  majority,  so  that  he  is  now  the  incumbent  in  that  position,  in  which  lie  is 
proving  most  capable.  He  has  been  familiar  with  the  history  of  this  county  for  about  a 
third  of  a  century  and  is  an  interested  witness  of  the  changes  which  have  occurred  and  of 
the  progress  which  has  been  wrought.  At  all  times  he  has  been  in  sympathy  with  move- 
ments for  the  general  good  and  his  labors  have  been  resultant  factors  in  the  upbuilding  of 
the  community. 


HERMAN  1!.  STEVENS. 


Herman  B.  Stevens  is  conducting  a  photographic  studio  ;it  Hot  Spi  nigs  and  his  artistic 
nature,  finding  expression  in  his  work,  has  brought  {•*  him  growing  success.  He  was  born  in 
Fort  Edward.  New   York,  April    17.    L871,  a  son  of  James   A.  and  Sarah   J.    (Bentley)    Stevens, 

both  ol  Ml were  natives  of  the  northern  part  of  the  state.     In  early  life  the  father  engaged 

in    tanning   and    later    turned   his   attention   to   railroad    work,   in   which   he   continued    for    a 
number  of  years.     He  then    resumed  agricultural   pursuits.     While  connected   with   railroad 


L150  HISTORY  OF  S<  >U  III    DAK<  >TA 

i-   In-   was   with   Hi.'  Central    Vermont    at    Rutland   and   afterward   removed   to  south- 

i.  where  ho  again  engaged  in  farming  fr 1883  until  bis  life's  labors  were 

ni, |, .,1  ni  death  in  January,  L896.     His  wife  survived  him  for  aboul   ten  years,  passing  awaj 
in    I 

Herman  B  St  yens  was  the  second  born  of  four  children.  He  attended  bcI 1  .it  Rut- 
land, Vermont,  ami  afterward   was  a   pupil   in  the  district   schools  mar  his  father's  home  in 

ka.      \t    the   age   ol    eighteen   years   he   engaged    in    farming    in   that    -tat, school 

lands  and  devoted  tin  years  to  tilling  tin-  soil,     tin  the  expiration  of  that  period  lie  entered 

oi    ..i   tin-  Beat i  reamerj   I  pany,  with  which  lie  continued  for  two  years  and 

,    in-  attention  to  farming  for  three  years,  during  which  time  he  cared  foi   a 

,  ed  si  tei  and  her  -is  children.  He  next  took  a  position  with  the  large  wholesale 
hardware  concern  of  Wright  &  Wilhelmy  as  a  packer  and  tin-  recognition  of  his  ability 
won  him  promotion  to  the  position  of  assistant  foreman  m  tin-  bouse.  His  spare  moments 
ivere  given  to  gaining  knowledge  ami  experience  in  photographic  work.  He  continued  with 
that  firm  for  six  yours  aml  thm  removed  to  Hot  Springs,  where  ha  arrived  in  May.  L911. 
\i  that  time  he  turned  his  toll  attention  to  photography,  tor  two  years  ho  was  engaged  in 
view  work  ami  kodak  finishing  and  at  the  end  of  that  period  purchased  and  opened  for  busi- 
the  studio  in  which  ho  is  now  located  and  which  is  equipped  according  to  the  most  mod- 
ern methods  and  is  first  olass  in  every  particular.  He  still  makes  a  specialty  of  finishing 
amateur  work  ami  in  this  is  an  export.  He  also  do.  s  portrait  and  commercial  work  and,  in 
fact,  is  acquainted  with  every  phase  of  the  photographic  business.  Ho  is  likewise  a  land- 
owner, having  an  excellent  fruit  ranch  at  Payette,  Idaho,  his  home  in  Hot  Springs  and  other 
property  in  t  ho  same  city. 

(in  the  21st  of  August,  1907,  Mr.  Stevens  was  married  to  Miss  Evangel  Livingston,  who 
was  horn  at  Missouri  Valley,  Iowa,  a  daughter  of  Abner  ami  Augusta  (Titus)  Livingston, 
both  oi  whom  were  inline-  oi  New  York,  whence  they  removed  westward  to  Iowa.  The 
lather  engaged  in  railroading  but  is  now  practically  retired,  making  his  home  at  lbd  Springs, 
South  Dakota.     He  served  as  a  soldiei    in  the  Civil  war  in  a  X.-w    York  regiment. 

In  politics  Mr.  Ste\eiis  is  a  republican,  but  he  has  never  sought  nor  desired  office,  prefer- 
ring always  lo  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  business  affairs,  and  the  care  and  manage- 
rs nl  with  which  he  has  controlled  In-  interests  unci  dile.-ted  In-  activities  h;ne  won  lor  linn 
,,     nbstantial  place  among  the  husiness  men  of  the  Hills  country. 


ALFRED  -l.  MOXNESS. 

Alfred  -l    Moxness,  cashier  of  the  State  Bank  of  Andover,  was  horn  in   Elizabeth,  Min 

Bota,  December  1.  1882,  and  is  the  eldest  in  a  family  of  nine  children,  eight  of  whom  are  liv- 
l  I,,-  parents  are  Nick  and  Murine  Moxness,  natives  of  Norway,  horn  in  I860  and  1861 
respectively.  They  were  married  in  that  country  ami  s,,,,,,  afterward  crossed  the  Atlantic, 
settling  in  Elizabeth,  Minnesota,  when-  the  father  worked  as  a  laborer.  During  the  pioneer 
epoch  in  Ho-  history  ol  Hay  county,  South  Dakota,  they  made  their  way  to  Bristol  and  the 
rear,  iss;,.  the  father  homesteaded  land,  after  which  he  bent  his  energies  to  the  devel- 
opment   and    improvement    of   the    farm    which    I icupicd   and   suceessfullj    operated    until 

1909     Since  that  your  he  has  been  engaged  in  buying  grain  in  Bristol  ami  success  in  "rat  if 3  ing 

mei -   has  attended  his  efforts,     lie  and   his  wife  are  consistent   christian   people,  holding 

membership  in  Hie  Lutheran  church.  His  political  views  accord  with  republican  principles 
and  lie  fa-  served  as  county  commissioner  and  otherwise  taken  part   in  political  activity. 

h,    In     youthful   days   Alfred   -I.    Moxness   divided   his   li between   attendance   at    the 

,li  trict     chools  and  work   upon  He-  home  farm,  eivin,.  his  father  the  hem  lit  of  his  services 

until  in-  att; 'd  in-  majority,     lie  then  turned  from  agricultural  life  t,,  become  I kkeeper 

in  a   bank,  where  he  was  employed   Iron.    1904  until   1911.     In   the  latter  year  In-  re ved  to 

Vndovcr,  accepting  the  position  as  cashier  of  the  State  Bank  of  Andover,  which  is  a  grow- 
ing oid  reliable  institution  capitalized  for  ten  thousand  dollars,  with  surplus  and  undivided 
profits  oi   fortj   five  hundred  dollars  and  average  deposits  of  seventy  five  thousand  dollars. 

In    1:10;    \h     Moxness  was  united   in  marriage  to   Miss  Serena    Aadland,  u  native  of   Day 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1151 

county   and   a    daughter   of   Hans    Aadland,   who   was   an   early   settler  of   Day   county,  this 
state.     Our  subject  and  his  wife  have  two  children,  Harley  and  Alfred,  Jr. 

Reared  in  the  faith  of  the  Lutheran  church,  Mr.  Moxness  lias  always  adhered  to  its 
teachings  and  is  one  of  the  faithful  members  or  that  denomination  in  Bristol,  lie  belongs  to 
the  Masons,  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  the  Knights  of  the  Maccabees  and  to 
tin'  Elks  lodge  of  Aberdeen.  In  politics  a  republican,  he  is  now  serving  as  town  clerk  and 
was  also  deputy  treasurer  of  Day  county  in  1907  but  at  the  end  of  a  year  resigned  his 
position  and  resumed  active  connection  with  the  banking  business,  in  which  hi'  has  made  a 
creditable  record.  He  has  carefully  studied  every  phase  of  the  business  and  contributes  in 
large  measure  to  the  success  of  the  institution  with  which  he  is  now  connected  and  which 
finds  in  him  a  most  popular  and  obliging  official. 


HOLLAND  T.  GROUND,  M.  D. 

Among  the  younger  members  of  the  medical  profession  who  have  gained  prominence 
and  success  in  their  chosen  field  is  numbered  Dr.  Holland  T.  Ground,  who  since  1909  has  been 
engaged  in  practice  at  Aberdeen.  He  was  born  in  Indiana  on  the  7th  of  September,  1883, 
and  is  a  son  of  Dr.  William  E.  and  Dolly  (Birch)  Ground,  the  former  of  whom  has  been  in 
practice   in   Superior,  Wisconsin,  since  1891. 

Dr.  Holland  T.  Ground  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  and  after- 
ward attended  the  University  of  Wisconsin.  He  was  graduated  from  the  medical  depart- 
ment of  the  U/niversity  of  Illinois  in  1907  and  afterward  spent  one  year  as  interne  in  a 
Chicago  hospital,  following  this  by  one  year  on  the  stall'  of  the  Hospital  for  the  Insane  at 
St.  Peter,  Minnesota.  With  this  excellent  preparation  he  located  at  Aberdeen  for  the  prac- 
tice of  his  profession  in  1909.  His  ability  in  bis  chosen  calling  is  pronounced  and  he  has  a 
large  and  representative  patronage,  which  has  grown  steadily  with  each  year  of  his  residence 
in  Aberdeen. 

In  1910  Dr.  Ground  married  Miss  Grace  McDonnell,  a  native  of  Evanston,  Illinois.  Dr. 
Ground  is  a  member  of  the  Roman  Catholic  church,  js  connected  fraternally  with  the  Knights 
of  Columbus  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  He  belongs  to  the 
American  Medical  Association  and  the  count}-  and  state  medical  societies  and  through  his 
membership  in  these  bodies  keeps  in  touch  with  tin'  most  advanced  medical  thought.  He 
stands  high  in  professional  and  social  circles  and  lias  the  confidence  and  esteem  of  all  who 
know  him. 


FRANK   M.  GREENE. 


Frank  M.  Greene,  conducting  a  tailoring  establishment  and  also  engaging  in  the  sale  of 
men's  furnishings  of  all  kinds,  is  one  of  the  enterprising  merchants  of  Hot  Springs,  where 
he  has  built   up  a  business  of  gratifying  proportions.     He  was  born   in  New   York  city.  March 

24,  1835,  a   son  of  Robert  and  Jane   E.    (W Isi    Greene,  both   natives  of  Ireland,  the   former 

born  in  Cork  and  the  latter  in  Belfast.  In  early  life  they  came  to  the  new  world  and  formed 
an  acquaintance  when  on  shipboard.  They  were  married  in  Canada  and  in  that  country 
Mr.  Greene  engaged  in  tin-  hardware  business  lor  a  number  of  years.  Later  he  began  buying 
horses  in  New  York  city,  but  afterward  returned  to  Canada  and  subsequently  went  to 
Alaska,  where  he  probably  passed  away.     \h~.  Greene  is  now   a   residenl   of   [lion,  New  York. 

Frank  M.  I  bene  was  the  sixth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  eleven  children.  He 
attended  school  in  Canada  and  when  fourteen  years  ol  age  or  earlier  began  learning  the 
tailor's  trade  in  Toronto,  serving  an  apprenticeship  of  three  years,  lie  then  went  to  Alberta, 
Canada,  when-  he  followed  that  business  for  about  four  year-,  after  which  he  removed  to 
Cieat  Falls.  Montana,  where  he  continued  in  flic  same  line  for  eighteen  months.  He  then 
worked    as    a    journeyman    at    different    place,    and    in    different    states    until   the    27th    of 

September,   1909,  when  he  established  his  pre,, ait  business  at   Hoi   Springs,    lie  is  then 

ducting    a    tailoring    establishment,    in    addition    to    which    he    carries    a    large    lii I    read] 


1152  UlSTi  >KY  i  )l'   SOUTH  DAK<  ITA 

clothing,  shoes  and,  in  fact,  everything  in  men's  furnishings,  and  does  a  dry  cleaning 
business.  Success  has  attended  the  venture  from  the  beginning  and  in  the  intervening  period 
of  six  years  lie  lias  built  up  a  large  trade  and  now  enjoys  a  liberal  patronage. 

On  the  2d  of  April,  1913,  Mr.  Greene  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Madeline  Murray, 
who  wa>  born  at  Greeley  Center,  [Nebraska,  a  daughter  of  Patrick  J.  and  Lydia  (Gaffney) 
Murray,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Cork,  [reland,  where  they  were  reared  and  married. 
The  father  there  engaged  in  the  meal  business  for  a  number  of  years  and  afterward  became 
proprietor  of  .1  meat  market  al  Greelej  (.'enter,  Nebraska,  where  he  still  continues  in  busi- 
ness. To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Greene  lias  been  born  a  daughter,  Jane  Elizabeth,  whose  birth  occurred 
September  10,  1914. 

Mr.  Greene  holds  membership  in  the  Unman  Catholic  church  and  belongs  to  the  Knights 
1  olumbu  lie  is  also  affiliated  with  the  Elks  at  Rapid  City  and  gives  his  political 
allegiance  to  the  democratic  party.  Undoubtedly,  one  of  the  elements  of  his  growing  suc- 
cess is  the  lit  thai  he  has  never  dissipated  his  energies  over  a  broad  field  of  business  but 
has  concentrated  his  efforts  upon  the  line  in  which  he  embarked  as  a  young  tradesman,  thus 
gaining  skill  and  efficiency  with  experience.  He  conducts  a  first  class  establishment  at  Hot 
A  his  business  is  growing  year  by  year. 


MILTON  WALLACE  BUTTS. 

One  of  the  prominent  and  successful  business  men  of  Belle  Fourche  i-  Milton  Wallace 
Butts,  who  is  a  dealer  in  ice,  coal  and  fuel  and  also  conducts  a  livery  and  transfer  business. 
Be  was  born  in  Linn  county,  Kansas.  October  2.  1SG1,  a  son  of  Milton  Wallace  and  Cynthia 
\  Dunham)  Hulls,  natives  of  New  York  and  Ohio  respectively.  The  father  emigrated  from 
New  fork  to  Illinois  and  thence  to  Indiana,  where  his  marriage  occurred.  He  late]  removed 
to  Kansas  and  in  L862  went  to  Cerro  Gordo  county,  [owa,  where  he  followed  agricultural  pur- 
suits during  the  remainder  of  bis  life,  passing  away  in  1902,  eight  years  after  the  death  of 
his  wife,  who  died  in   L89  1. 

Milton  Wallace  Butts  was  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  five  children  and 
his  educational  opportunities  were  those  a'fforded  by  the  schools  of  Cerro  Gordo  county.  Iowa. 
When  but    seventeen  years  of  age  he  began  farming  rented  land  in  Iowa,  being  so  occupied 

until  twenty when   he  removed  to  St.  Onge,  South  Dakota.     He  worked  for  others  for  a 

few  years  upon  farms  and  was  then  employed  in  Belle  Fourche  for  a  year.  Following  that  he 
was  on  the  range  for  two  years  and  then  engaged  in  the  transfer  business  in  Belle  Fourche 
until  L896.  In  that  year  he  was  elected  sheriff,  but  after  serving  for  a  year  joined  the  rush 
to  the  Alaskan  gold  fields,  spending  two  years  at  Dawson  City  and  three  years  at  Cape  Nome. 
Although  his  mining  ventures  did  not   provi    a   financial  success,  he  has  never  regretted  going 

vei  forget  his  many  experiences  in  the  far  north,     lb-  went    from   Dawson  City  to 

Capi  in-  .  a  distance  by  trail  of  over  eighteen   hundred   miles,  with  a  dog  team,  having  the 

1   place  on  the  1  < .  1 1 1  of  February  and  arriving  at  (ape  Xon n  the  2d  of  April. 

1  pon   having  Alaska  Mr.  Butts  returned  to  Belle  Fourche  and  engaged   in  the  transfer 

and   lively   business.      For  S ti lie  had   from    fifteen   to  twenty-five  driving  teams  but  of 

latei   years   has   kepi    but   -i\  .hiving  teams,  while  he  uses   from  six   to  eight   teams  in  the 

1     1.  lie  also  deals   in   ice,  coal  and   fuel,  which   is  proving  a   profitable  venture. 

Mr.    Butts   and    lii-   partner   own   a    whole  block   of   valuable   city   property,   including   their 

transfer    barns,    but     the    ice    bouses,    storehouse-,    coal    sheds,    etc.,   are   located 

elsew  In 

married   in  June,  1904,  to  Mis-  Pearl  Helm,  a   native  of  Mitchell  county, 

11         I'        nt-.     William     ami     Ke/iab     (Davis)     llelni.    were    both    born     in     Wisconsin, 

thc>j     removed    to    Iowa,   spending   the    remainder   of    their    lives    in    thai    stale.      The 

and  the  father  in   lull.     Mr.  and  Mrs.   Butts  have  a  son,  Wallace,  whose 

natal  day   «  n  ■   .lime  20,    1908. 

'   democrat   ami    a-   before  stated,  was  elected   sheriff  of   Butte  county  in 

9"     lo   go    to    Alaska.      for   tin,',,    terms   he   has    1 n    a    member   of   the 

city   ' Bei]e    Fourche  ami  casts   his   vote   tor   many   measures   that    have  proved  of 

10  bis    municipality,      lie   belong-   to   the    Masonic  order,   holding   membership   in   all   of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1155 

the  Scottish  Rite  bodies  from  the  blue  lodge  to  the  consistory  and  having  also  crossed  the 
sands  of  the  desert  with  the  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  Shrine.  He  is  likewise  identified  with  the 
Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  not  only  in  the  organizations  named  but  also  in 
business  and  social  circles  is  highly  respected  and  esteemed. 


FRANK  E.  GRANGER. 


Frank  E.  Granger,  of  Aberdeen,  the  oldest  court  reporter  in  South  Dakota,  in  point  of 
continuous  service  in  that  capacity,  was  born  in  Chicago,  Illinois,  and  there  acquired  his  early 
education,  afterward  reading  law  and  winning  admission  to  the  bar  of  Illinois.  In  1883  he 
located  in  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota,  where  he  proved  up  on  some  government  land.  Five 
years  later  he  was  made  court  reporter  and  for  more  than  a  quarter  of  a  century  has  held 
that  position,  discharging  his  duties  in  a  capable,  prompt  and  able  manner. 

Mr.  Granger  is  also  well  known  in  Aberdeen  as  the  founder  of  the  Granger  Business 
School,  which  he  established  in  1900  as  a  school  of  stenography.  Later  he  installed  a  com- 
plete business  course,  buying  out  the  Aberdeen  Commercial  College.  In  1906  he  established 
a  branch  at  Big  Stone  City,  South  Dakota,  later  moving  this  to  Ortonville,  Minnesota,  and 
selling  it  in  1913  to  C.  J.  Stark.  In  1908  Mr.  Granger  established  another  branch  school, 
buying  the  Watertown  Business  School,  which  he  sold  two  years  later.  In  1913  he  sold  the 
Aberdeen  school  to  George  L.  Kemper,  its  present  owner,  who  has  placed  M.  B.  Dewey  in 
charge. 

In  November,  1883,  Mr.  Granger  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Fannie  Roe,  of  Chicago, 
and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  three  children.  Mr.  Granger  is  connected  fraternally 
with  the  Masonic  lodge  and  he  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party.  In  1893 
he  served  as  a  member  o'f  the  school  board  and  did  capable  and  intelligent  work  in  that  office. 
He  has  lived  in  Aberdeen  for  man}7  years  and  is  held  in  high  regard  there  as  a  progressive  and 
useful   citizen. 


ANDREW  HEDMAN. 


Andrew  Hedman  was  called  to  the  position  of  county  auditor  by  the  vote  of  his  fellow 
citizens  in  the  fall  of  1914  and  is  now  capably  serving  in  that  capacity.  He  was  born  in 
Lac  qui  Parle  county,  Minnesota,  October  25,  1887,  a  son  of  Peter  and  Margaret  (Ander- 
son) Hedman,  both  natives  of  Norway,  the  former  born  in  1S61  and  the  latter  in  1804.  The 
paternal  grandfather,  Ola  Hedman,  a  farmer  by  occupation,  came  to  the  United  States  and 
spent  his  last  days  in  Minnesota.  In  his  native  country  Peter  Hedman  was  reared  and 
married  and  in  1SS7  brought  his  wife  to  the  United  States,  establishing  their  home  in  Min- 
nesota. He  has  always  made  farming  his  life  work  and  in  1896  he  came  to  South  Dakota, 
where  he  homesteaded.  He  has  since  sold  the  homestead  property  but  has  purchased  other 
land  and  is  still  actively  engaged  in  farming.  In  the  community  where  he  lives  he  has  taken 
a  helpful  part  in  public  affairs  and  has  filled  a  number  of  township  offices  and  has  also 
served  on  the  school  board.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party.  Of 
the  Lutheran  church  he  is  an  active  and  earnest  member  and  for  several  years  served  as  one 
of  the  deacons.  To  him  and  his  wife  have  been  born  eight  children,  Andrew,  Ola  I,  Palma, 
Agnes,  Julia,  Ray,  Maudy  and  Oscar,  all  at  home  with  the  exception  of  Andrew  who  is  the 
eldest  of  the  family. 

In  the  schols  of  Waubay  Mr.  Hedman  pursued  his  education,  passing  through  consecutive 
grades  until  graduated  from  the  high  school  with  the  class  of  1905.  He  afterward  attended 
the  normal  school  at  Grand  Island,  Nebraska,  and  then  entered  upon  the  study  of  law. 
He  made  his  initial  step  in  business  as  cashier  of  the  State  Bank  of  Waubay.  in  which  con- 
nection he  continued  for  five  years,  after  which  he  handled  real  estate  until  elected  to  his 
present  position,  that  of  auditor  of  Day  county,  in  the  fall  of  1914.  He  has  always  been  a 
republican  in  his  political  views  and  it  was  on  the  ticket  of  that  party  that  he  was  elected 
to  office. 

Vn|.   IV— 49 


1156  HISTl  >RY  i  l]    S<  'Mil  DAKOTA 

Id  his  religious  faith  Mr.  Hodman  is  a  Lutheran  and  fraternally  he  is  connected  with 
the  Knights  ol  Pythias  and  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  Jn  the  former  organiza- 
tion he  has  served  as  keeper  of  the  records  and  seal.  He  ha-  some  real-estate  interests  and 
is  the  owner  of  farm  lands,  his  investments  having  been  judiciously  made,  ?o  that  he  del  ivi  - 
therefrom  a  gratifying  annual  income.  He  is  yet  a  young  man  but  has  already  attained  a 
ess  tli.a  man)  an  older  man  might  well  envy.  His  fellow  citizens  recognize 
his  enterprising  spirit  and  his  devotion  to  the  public  welfare  and  thus  it  is  that  he  has  been 
called  to  the  responsible  position  which  he  is  now  filling,  making  a  most  creditable 
by  the  prompt  and  faithful  manner  in  which  he  is  discharging  his  duties. 


WILLIAM  \\.\i:n. 


William   Ward,   ih   -enior  member   of   the  firm   of   Ward  &    Trux,  doing  business   at    No. 

.    ii  eet    ill    Yankton,  is  conducting  the   largr-t    neat   lui-in.--   in   the  city.      He   is  a 

o    I  ambridgeshire,  England,  born  on  the  17th  of  February,  1852,  a  son  of  Daniel  and 

Ann   (Sherman)    Waul,  both  natives  of  that  section  of  the  country,  where  the  lather  carried 

on  agricultural  pursuits.     He  is  deceased  but  the  mother  survive-. 

William  Ward,  the  eldest  in  a  family  of  four  children,  received  his  education  in  the  pub- 
liools  hi  his  native  land  and  was  there  reared  to  the  age  of  sixteen  years,  at  which  time 
he  emigrated  to  the  new  world,  the  year  of  his  arrival  here  being  1868.  Landing  in  New 
Sink  lie  made  his  way  to  Little  Falls,  that  state,  where  Ins  uncles  were  located.  lb-  secured 
employment  on  a  farm  and  was  thus  engaged  until  he  had  attained  his  majority,  when  he 
made  his  way  to  Bay  City,  Michigan,  and  there  became  apprenticed  to  the  butcher's  trade. 
In  1-7;  aftei  learning  the  business  he  removed  to  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  where  he  has 
since  been  located.  Hi-  first  employment  there  was  with  the  firm  of  Wooley  &  Wynian  and 
in  tie;  tall  ol  1879  -Mr.  Wooley  having  retired  Mr.  Ward  purchased  his  interest  and  the  linn 
then  did  business  under  the  style  of  Wyman  &  Ward,  their  concern  being  situated  at  Third 
and  Douglas  streets.  The  business  was  thus  continued  until  the  fall  of  1898  when  the  part- 
nership was  dissolved,  Mr.  Ward  retiring  from  the  firm.  For  a  brief  period  he  visited 
'  hicago  and  points  in  Colorado  and  then  once  mote  returned  to  Yankton  to  again  engage  in 
the  meat  business.  This  time  he  bought  a  half  interest  with  Mr.  Branch  but  alter  a  short 
linn  the  latter  retired  from  the  firm  and  Mr.  Ward  continued  business  alone  until  1906, 
i  ii  \li  Trux  purchased  a  half  interest,  the  establishment  being  now  conducted  under  the 
firm  style  of  Ward  &  Trux.  They  are  the  largest  meat  dealers  in  the  city  and  keep  on  hand 
at  all  times  the  best  grade  o1  meats,  doing  all  their  own  killing.  Mr.  Ward  understand-  the 
business  to  the  minutest  detail  and  this  coupled  with  his  excellent  management  has  consti- 
tuted the  foundation  for  his  splendid  success. 

In  1884  Mr.  Ward  married  Miss  Mary  Alice  Parsons,  a  native  of  Illinois.  He  belong- 
in  Dakota  Lodge.  No.  l.  I.  (i.  ii.  I',  and  to  Yankton  Encampment,  No.  2.  He  is  also  promi- 
nent in  Masonic  circles,  belonging  to  St.  John's  Lodge.  No.  l,  A.  F.  &  A.  M..  having  attained 
the  thirty-second  degree  in  Oriental  <  onsistory,  No.  l.  and  being  a  member  of  Yelduz  Temple 
i  e  Nobles  of  the  Mystic  slum.-  at  Aberdeen.  Hi-  many  excellent  characteristics  have 
liim  high  standing  in  the  citj   which  has  been  his  home  tor  almost  four  decades. 


i  l:  \\K   M.  STEWART. 


Frank   M.  Stewart,  of   Bull'alo  Dap.  i-  a   well  known  representative  of  the  live-stock   intet 
ests   of    South    Dakota  and   as    a    director    of   the   American    National    Live    Stork    Company 
i  deal  hi   influence  in  the  management  of  the  affairs  of  that  powerful  corpora- 
tion,     lb-   i-   al-o  connected   in    important  capacities   with   many   other   concerns   in   the   state 
ol   its  leading  citizens,     lb'  i-  not  only  known  for  his  business  ability  anil  important 
connections  but  also  because  of  his  marked  public  spirit  and  his  capacity    for  friendship  and 

■  :      i  -  .    | .  I  I  .  i  1 1 1  y . 

Mi.    Stiv.an    v.. i-    born    in    Livermore,   Indiana    county,   Pennsylvania,   on    the    11th    of 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1157 

February,  18(50,  a  sun  of  Thomas  G.  and  Josephine  (McFarland)  Stewart,  both  natives  of 
Westmoreland  county,  Pennsylvania.  In  liis  early  manhood  the  father  engaged  in  the  retail 
mercantile  business  at  Livermore,  but  later  became  a  wholesale  grocer  of  Johnstown,  Pennsyl- 
vania, and  Baltimore,  Maryland.  He  was  connected  with  the  business  life  of  Baltimore 
from  1808  until  1880,  when  he  retired  from  active  life.  He  passed  away  in  that  city  in  the 
spring  of  1890  after  surviving  his  wife  for  many  years,  her  demise  occurring  in  I860. 

Frank  M.  .Stewart,  the  only  child  born  to  his  parents,  attended  school  in  Johnstown.  Penn- 
sylvania; Winchester,  Virginia;  and  Baltimore,  .Mar. viand.  When  seventeen  years  .it  age 
he  became  associated  witli  his  father  in  business  and  was  given  charge  of  the  books.  He 
remained  in  the  employ  of  his  father  until  he  was  twenty-six  years  of  age,  when  he  moved 
westward  ami  settled  at  Buffalo  Gap,  South  Dakota.  He  liomesteaded  land  and  immediately 
engaged  in  ranching.  Success  has  attended  his  labors  from  the  first  and  he  is  now  inter- 
ested in  a  ranch  of  six  thousand  acres  in  Custer  county.  He  also  owns,  a  tract  of  land  in 
Fall  River  county  and  in  1893  began  breeding  Hereford  rattle.  He  believes  in  raising  lull 
blooded  stock  and  now  has  about  two  hundred  head  of  pure  bred  Herefords,  as  fine  a  herd  as 
any  in  his  part  of  the  state.  He  also  has  sixty  pure  bred  Percheron  horses,  having  begun 
to  raise  that  breed  in  loin.  He  devotes  about  live  hundred  acres  of  land  to  raising  alfalfa 
and  is  enthusiastic  over  the  possibilities  of  that  crop  in  South  Dakota.  Since  its  organiza- 
tion in  1896  he  has  been  a  director  of  the  American  National  Live  Stock  Company  and  for 
eight  sessions  represented  the  live-stock  interests  in  the  state  legislature.  He  is  vice  presi- 
dent  of  the  Dakota  Power  Company,  of  Rapid  City;  ex- vice  president  of  the  First  National 
Life  Insurance  Company,  of  Pierre;  and  is  now  serving  on  the  board  of  directors  of  that 
institution;  secretary  and  third  owner  of  the  Evans  Hotel  at  Hot  Springs;  and  president 
of  the  Hot  Springs  Gypsum  Products  Company. 

Un  the  22d  of  January,  1884,  Mr.  Stewart  married  Miss  Rose  B.  Taylor,  a  daughter  of 
.Mortimer  and  Sarah  Jean  (Burns)  Taylor.  The  father  was  born  in  Loudoun  county.  Vir- 
ginia, and  the  mother  in  Towson,  Maryland.  In  early  life  Mr.  Taylor  engaged  in  the  mer- 
cantile business  in  Baltimore  but  later  turned  his  attention  to  railroading.  He  served  for 
a  time  as  captain  of  the  Home  Guards  and  his  military  record  was  a  creditable  one.  He 
passed  away  on  the  17th  of  April,  1897,  and  his  wife  died  about  1873.  To  their  union  were 
born  nine  children,  of  whom  Mrs.  Stewart  is  the  youngest.  Mrs.  Stewart  attended  school 
in  Loudoun  county,  Virginia,  and  Baltimore,  Maryland,  but  the  greater  part  of  her  educa- 
tion was  acquired  under  private  tutors.  She  has  become  the  mother  of  two  daughters. 
Sara  Jean  graduated  from  the  All  Saints  Episcopal  Boarding  School  at  Sioux  Falls  with 
the  class  of  1904,  was  for  four  years  a  student  in  the  Peabody  Conservatory  of  Music  of 
Baltimore,  Maryland,  and  for  one  year  attended  the  American  Conservatory  of  Music  of 
Chicago.  In  1910  she  studied  under  William  Shakespeare,  of  London,  England,  and  is  a 
thoroughly  trained  musician.  She  has  an  exceptionally  line  voice  and  has  gained  a  consid- 
erable reputation  as  a  singer.  Belle  also  graduated  from  the  All  Saints  Episcopal  School 
at  Sioux  Falls  and  in  1910  graduated  from  the  Hannah  Moore  Academy,  of  Baltimore.  In 
that  year  she  and  her  sister  were  given  a  trip  abroad  as  a  graduation  present  from  their 
parents  and  for  four  months  visited  the  places  of  greatest  interest  in  Europe.  The  family 
are  noted  for  their  delightful  hospitality  and  are  welcomed  in  the  best  social  circles  of  the 
state.  They  are  sincerely  interested  in  all  projects  that  have  as  their  object  the  better- 
ment of  civic  conditions  and  no  good  cause  appeals  to  them  in  vain. 

Mr.  Stewart  is  a  democrat  and  has  served  upon  a  number  of  the  state  committees.  For 
four  years  he  was  a  member  of  the  state  brand  committee  under  appointment  of  Governor 
Lee  and  for  a  similar  length  of  time  served  on  the  state  live  stock  committee,  being  appointed 
by  Governor  Elrod.  Governor  Vessey  made  him  a  member  of  the  state  live  stock  sanitary 
board  ami  he  was  an  influential  factor  in  the  work  of  all  of  the  committees  on  which  he 
served.  Since  its  organization  in  1892  he  has,  been  secretary-treasurer  of  the  Western  South 
Dakota  Stock  Growers  Association  and  for  one  year  had  the  honor  of  serving  as  vice  presi- 
dent of  the  American  National  Live  Stock  Association.  He  was  the  first  president  of  the 
Buffalo  Cap  fair  Association  and  although  he  has  many  interests  of  state  or  national  scope, 
he  has  always  found  time  to  aid  in  the  management  of  the  affairs  of  his  home  locality  and 
Buffalo  Gap  has  profited  in  many  ways  from  his  experience  and  practical  wisdom. 

Fraternally  Mr.  Stewart  is  widely  known,  belonging  to  Washington  Lodge,  No.  3,  A.  F. 
&  A.  M.,  of  Baltimore,  Maryland,  which  was  instituted  in   1770;  Hot  Springs  Chapter,  No.  :;:;, 


1158  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

R.  A.  M.j    Battle  .Mountain  Commandery,  No.   15,  K.  T.,  of  Hot  Springs;  Black  Hills  Con- 

v  &  A.  B.  n.,  of  Deadvi 1;  and  Xaja  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S-,  of  Deadwood. 

He  also  holds  membership  with  Martha  (  bapter,  No.  22,  O.  E.  S.,  of  Hot  Springs,  of  which 
he  «as  patron  for  four  years,  and  likewise  is  identified  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of 
America  of  Hut  Springs.  His  wife  and  daughters  belong  to  the  Eastern  Star  and  also  to 
t  he  Eloj  al  \<  ighbors. 

When  Mr.  Stewart  removed  to  the  Black  Hills  he  was  in  very  ill  health,  having  suffered 
from  asthma  for  years,  and  he  was  not  expected  to  live  very  long.  He  found  the  climate  very 
beneficial  and  after  proving  up  upon  his  homestead  removed  his  family  to  Buffalo  Gap,  where 
he  erected  his  present  beautiful  residence,  the  finest  in  the  town.  While  living  upon  his 
ranch  he  had  a  number  of  exciting  experiences,  due  to  the  unsettled  condition  of  the  country 
and  the  resentment  of  the  Indians  toward  the  white  men.  From  pioneer  times  Mr.  Stewart 
has  taken  a  prominent  part  in  promoting  the  welfare  and  advancement  of  not  only  his  sec- 
tion but  the  whole  state  of  South  Dakota  and  has  left  the  impress  of  his  individuality  upon 
its  history.  Be  believes  enthusiastically  in  the  great  future  in  store  for  the  northwest  and 
i  t  pleasure  in  doing  something  to  promote  the  welfare  of  the  state  which  he 
i  .,  ,1   so  ablj    tor  many  years. 


JAMES  HARTGERING. 


James  Sartgering  lias  had  wide  experience  as  a  civil  and  mining  engineer  and  has  gained 

:,   reputation  in  those  linos  that  is  statewide.     He  was  horn  in  Ottawa  county,  Michigan,  on 

i  ,,|  September,  1S52,  the  third  in  a  family  of  six  children,  whose  parents  were  Alexander 

and  Josephine  Hartgering.     The  father  was  a  teacher  by  profession  and  was  a  veteran  of  the 

.Mexican  war. 

James  Hartgering  entered  the  public  schools  of  his  native  county  at  the  usual  age  and 

an.  i   c pleting  the  course  offered  there  attended  the  (hand  Rapids  Business  College.    Some 

i,  ,   he   ittended  the  engineering  school  of  the  South  Dakota  School  of  Mines.    Before 

entering    that    institution   lie  had   worked  for  a  time  at  the  carpenter's   trade.      In    1-::    lie 

came  to  the  Black  Hill-,  where  lie  engaged  in  placer  mining  to  some  extent,  but  later  followed 

ade  oi  a   millwright  and  built  or  installed  many  of  the  early  stamp  and  other  mills  of 

thai     ection.     Suae   (akin-  up  the  work   of  engineering  he  has  completed  many  important 

govi    -inieiit  contracts  and  in   L897  did  much  of  the  work  connected  with  the  official  geological 

survey  of  the  Black   Hill.-  district,     lor  three  years  he  was  city  engineer  of  Rapid  City  and 

for   two   years  was  county   surveyor  of  Custer  county.     He   is  counted   among   the  leading 

the  state  and   one  of  the  ablest   authorities  on  civil  and  mining  engineering  in 

.,,    So, ill,     Hal. ola.      lie    has    made    a    thorough    study    of    geology,    natural    science    and 

aBt] imy  and  is  one  of  the  best   informed  men  on  geological   formation  of  the  Black  Mills. 

m,  years  he  was  an  active  member  oi  the  American  Society  for  the  Advancement  of 
Science;  is  a  membei  of  the  American  Geographic  Society;  and  a  member  and  director  of  the 
Soul  h  I  tal.ota  Engineei  ing  Society . 

Mr.  Bartholin-   ha-,  a   number  of  valuable  mining  interests,  a  line  ranch  in  Custer  county, 

tockholder  in  the  Security  Savings  Hank  of  Rapid  city  and  a  stockholder  and  director 

.,•  ii, e  i; hman's  state  Bank  of  Fairburn,  South  Dakota 

in,  thi      i   i    ol    March,   1883,  Mr.  Sartgering  was  united  in  marriage  to   Miss  Jennie  M. 
McRae,  a  daughter  of  John  McRae,  who  was  a  native  of  Scotland  but  a  resident  of  Ottawa, 
i,,  this  onion   dve  children   have  been  born,  namely:    Constance  M.,  a  graduate  of 
I  ..      ,,     Minnesota,   who    is   now    teachinig   in   a   high   school   at    Pittsburgh,   Pennsyl- 
vania: I      deci  i  -I     Genevieve,  also  a  graduate  of  the   I  niversity  of  Minnesota  and 
now  instructor  in  domestic  arts  at  the  state  Agricultural  College  at  Brookings;  John  McRae, 
Nd  from  the  South  Dakota   -late  School  of  Mines  and  the  Iowa  State  College  of 

Agriculture  I   Mechanic  Arts  and  who  is  now  mechanical  engineer  for  the  city  of  Detroit, 

i;     a  graduate  of  the  South  Dakota  state  College  and  now  assi  i,i,l 
■    .  I     o     Becla,  South   Dakota,  and  teacher  of  chemistry,  domestic  science 

rnd  Get  man. 

Mr.   Barl  ;eril  a  republican   with   independent    tendencies  and   fraternally  is  a  Mason, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1161 

having  taken  the  third  degree  in  the  Scottish  Rite,  and  belonging  also  to  the  commandery, 
the  Shrine  and  the  Eastern  Star.  In  attaining  prominence  in  his  chosen  profession  he  has 
not  forgotten  the  duty  that  he  owes  to  his  community  and  has  always  been  found  ready  to 
aid  in  furthering  the  public  welfare. 


EARL  B.  HARKIN. 


Earl  B.  Harkin,  one  of  the  progressive  and  able  lawyers  of  Aberdeen,  was  born  in  Wis- 
consin in  18S1,  a  son  of  P.  W.  and  M.  V.  Harkin.  After  acquiring  a  public-school  education 
he  entered  the  legal  department  of  the  University  of  Wisconsin,  graduating  in  law  in  1902. 
He  afterward  practiced  for  five  years  at  Hillsboro,  Wisconsin,  and  in  1907  came  to  Aberdeen, 
where  he  has  since  resided.  He  is  well  known  as  a  forceful  and  capable  lawyer,  well  versed  in 
legal  principles  and  precedents  and  possessed  of  the  insight,  ability  and  mental  powers  nec- 
essary for  success  in  his  profession.  Mr.  Harkin  was  elected  states  attorney  in  1910  and 
was  reelected  in  1912,  proving  an  efficient  and  capable  incumbent  of  that  office,  his  duties 
being  discharged  in  a  systematic,  prompt  and  able  manner. 

In  1909  Mr.  Harkin  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Bessie  A.  Moore,  of  Conde,  South 
Dakota,  a  native  of  Hillsboro,  Wisconsin.  Mr.  Harkin  is  a  member  of  the  Catholic  church 
and  is  a  republican  in  his  political  beliefs.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Knights 
of  Columbus,  the  Elks  and  the  Red  Men.  He  is  a  man  of  insight  and  ability  and  has  made 
rapid  progress  in  a  profession  where  advancement  comes  only  as  a  result  of  merit  and  ability. 


MARTIN    ANDERSON. 


Martin  Anderson,  who  owns  a  farm  of  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  in  .Minnehaha 
county  which  he  operates  with  the  assistance  of  his  sons,  has  resided  on  section  29,  Valley 
Springs  township,  throughout  the  past  thirty- live  years.  His  birth  occurred  in  Norway  on 
the  20th  of  September,  1859,  his  parents  being  Jens  and  Karn  Anderson,  who  emigrated  to 
the  United  States  in  1868,  establishing  their  home  in  Iowa.  In  that  state  they  remained  for 
about  eighteen  years,  the  father  devoting  his  attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits. 
Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jens  Anderson  still  survive  and  now  make  their  home  in  Valley  Springs 
township,  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota,  the  former  having  reached  the  age  of  eighty-four 
years,  while  the  latter  is  ninety-two  years  old. 

Martin  Anderson,  who  was  a  lad  of  nine  years  when  he  accompanied  hi-  parents  on  their 
emigration  to  America,  attended  the  public  schools  of  Iowa  in  the  acquirement  of  an  educa- 
tion. His  youth  was  spent  like  that  of  most  boys  of  the  place  and  period,  being  divided 
between  the  duties  of  the  schoolroom,  the  pleasures  of  the  playground  and  tin-  work  of  the 
home  farm.  When  a  young  man  of  nineteen  years  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  arriving  in 
.Minnehaha  county  in  1S79  and  later  purchasing  and  locating  upon  a  tree  claim  of  one  hun- 
dred and  sixty  acres  on  section  29,  Valley  Springs  township.  Subsequently  he  bought 
another  quarter  section  and  therefore  owns  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  at  the  present 
time,  which  he  now  cultivates  with  the  assistance  of  his  sons.  He  made  all  of  the  improve- 
ments on  the  property  and  has  met  with  excellent  results  in  his  agricultural  labors,  always 
utilizing  the  latest  farm  machinery  and  following  the  most  practical  methods  in  the  cultiva- 
tion of  his  fields.  Mr.  Anderson  also  keeps  thirty  head  of  cattle  and  one  hundred  head  of 
hogs,  his  live  stock  interests  adding  materially  to  his  annual  income.  He  is  likewise  a  stock- 
holder in  the  Hills  Cooperative  Creamery  and  has  long  been  numbered  among  the  substan- 
tial and  representative  citizens  of  his  community. 

In  1SS8  Mr.  Anderson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Carrie  Quam,  a  daughter  of  Hans 
and  Rendi  Quam.  To  them  have  been  born  the  following  children:  Clara,  who  is  deceased; 
Ralph,  Florence  and  Melvin,  all  at  home;  and  1'earl,  who  has  also  passed  away. 

Mr.  Anderson  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  has  served  in  the 
capacity  of  road  supervisor,  while  for  a  number  of  years  he  acted  as  chairman  of  the  school 
board.     His  son  Ralph  now  holds  the  position  of  clerk  of  the  school  board.     His  religious 


1162  HISTl  >U  ,    <  ip   Si  IUTH   DAKOTA 

faitfi  is  thai  ol  the  Lutheran  church,  the  teachings  oi  which  he  exemplifies  in  his  daily  life. 
U  «-ll  known  in  the  community  where  he  has  resided  for  more  than  a  third  of  a  century,  Mr. 
Anderson  has  a  wide  acquaintance  here  and  has  won  uniform  trust  and  good-will  by  reason 
<>i  a  life  which  in  all  of  its  phases  has  been  straightforward  and  honorable. 


WILLIAM  .1.  WEBSTER. 


William  .1.  Webster,  our  oi  the  foremost  citizens  and  progressive  agriculturists  of  Split 
Rock  township,  Minnehaha  county,  resides  on  section  36  and  lias  devoted  Ins  attention  to 
arming  inter  ts  with  gratifying  success  throughout  lus  entire  business  career.  His  birth 
red  in  Winneshiek  county,  Iowa,  on  the  4th  of  September,  1869,  his  parents  being 
.Madison  and  Elizabeth  (Stewart)  Webster,  the  former  a  native  oi  New  ¥ork  and  the  lat 
tei  "i  (  anada.  Their  marriage  was  celebrated  in  Iowa,  to  which  state  they  had  been  brought 
as  children  by  their  respective  parents.  In  1873  Madison  Webster  homesteaded  the  northeast 
quarter  of  section  26,  Split  Rock  township,  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota,  and  a  year 
later  brought  his  family  to  his  new  home.  To  this  homestead  he  has  added  an  eighty  acre 
n  i  i  making  his  present  farm  one  of  two  hundred  and  forty  acres.  Mr.  Webster  is  a  repub- 
lican in  politics  and  served  for  some  years  as  a  member  of  the  school  board.     The  period  of 

In-  rrsideiire  111   Minnehaha  county  covers  D ■  than  four  decades  and  he  is  widely  recognized 

as  one  of  its  substantial  and  esteemed  citizens.     His  wife  is  a  devoted  and  consistent  mem- 
ber of  the  Methodist  church. 

William  .1.  Webster,  who  was  but  four  years  of  age  when  brought  to  this  state,  was 
reared  to  manhood  under  the  parental  roof  and  attended  the  common  schools  in  the 
acquirement  of  an  education.  He  continued  with  his  parents  after  reaching  his  majority, 
operating  the  home  farm  in  association  with  his  father.  In  L894  or  L895  he  undertook  the 
management  and  operation  of  the  property  and  has  remained  thereon  to  the  present  time, 
lie  also  owns  a  farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  adjoining  the  home  place  which  was 
purchased  by  his  father  shortly  after  his  arrival  here  and  which  was  transferred  to  our 
subject  some  years  ago.  As  an  agriculturist  he  has  won  a  well  merited  measure  of  pros- 
perity and  has  long  been  numbered  among  the  representative  and  successful  citizens  of  his 
community,  lie  belongs  to  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America  and  is  also  a  member  of  Valley 
Springs  Lodge  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  In  the  district  where  nearly  Ins 
entire  life  has  been  spent  he  is  well  known  and  highly  esteemed  for  his  many  excellent  traits 
of  character  and  genuine  personal  worth. 


JOHN  RICHARD  BRENNAN. 


It  has  been  said  that  the  Irish  nation  are  the  most  successful  colonizers  among  all  the 
"I  I  In-  world.  There  is  in  them  an  inherent  power  of  leadership  that  brings  them 
to  the  front  and  makes  them  upholders  of  the  various  localities  in  which  they  locate.  These 
statements  find  verification  in  the  life  record  of  John  Richard  Brennan,  hotel  proprietor  of 
Rapid  City  and  lor  many  years  a  prominent  public  official.  He  was  horn  in  Kilkenny.  Ireland, 
Haj      ■    i -is.  his  parents  being  Richard  and  [Catherine  (Sherman)  Brennan,  who  on  leaving 

Ireland   in    |s;,|    made  their  waj    to  the  new  world  with  Wis isin  as  their  destination.     They 

became  pioneer  settlers  of  Iowa  and  of  Badax  counties,  residing  at  Highland.  Iowa  county, 
and   at    I;,  id    I ■   mi    the    Kickapoo  rivei-,   in   Jiadax   county,   in   the   '.",(ls. 

John  R.  Brennan  was  but  three  years  of  age  when  brought  to  the  new  world  by  his 
parents  anil  acquired  his  education  by  attendance  at  the  public  schools  of  Wisconsin  between 
the  yeai  1855  and  1863.  Later  he  pursued  a  commercial  course  in  the  Bryant  A  Stratton 
Busini        College   at    St.    Louis   in    1867.      In    the   meantime    In-   had    left    home   in    1865,  going 

to   Chicago,   where    I btained    a    position    in    the   old    Adam-    Hon-,.,   thus    making   his    initial 

Btep  in  connection  with  the  hotel  business,  in  which  he  continued  to  .Tune,  1901.  From  1865 
until  1869  he  held  positions  of  responsibility  and  trust  in  the  Newhall  House  of  Milwaukee, 
i"  'I,,    lly.h    I'.,, I.    Hotel  of  Chicago,  in  the  Planters  House  and  the  Southern  Hotel  of  St.  Louis 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1163 

and  in  the  St.  Charles  Hotel  at  Cairo,  Illinois.  In  1869  he  removed  to  Kansas  City,  Missouri, 
having  accepted  the  position  of  manager  of  the  old  Pacific  House,  where  he  remained-  until 
1S71,  when  he  accepted  a  proffered  position  as  manager  of  the  American  House  at  Denver, 
Colorado.  Not  long  after  his  removal  to  that  city  he  entered  into  partnership  with  E.  W. 
Kibble  and  leased  the  American  House,  which  he  conducted  as  proprietor  until  1875.  In  tin- 
fall  of  that  year  he  started  for  the  Black  Hills,  attracted  by  the  opportunities  which  he 
heard  existed  in  that  section  of  the  country.  He  arrived  at  the  foot  of  Harney  Peak  in 
November  and  was  one  of  the  founders  of  what  is  now  known  as  Palmer's  Gulch.  In  con- 
nection with  others  he  established  the  town  of  Rapid  City,  February  24,  1876,  and  was  elected 
a  member  of  its  first  board  of  village  trustees,  which  position  he  filled  with  credit  and  honor. 
The  town  grew  rapidly  and  along  substantial  lines  and  following  its  incorporation  he  was 
elected  president  of  its  first  city  council  and  has  been  prominent  in  its  business  and  public 
affairs  from  that  time  to  the  present.  In  1877  he  was  named  the  first  postmaster  of  Rapid 
City  and  continued  to  administer  the  affairs  of  the  office  for  nine  years,  during  which  period 
he  served  also  as  express,  stage  and  Union  Pacific  agent,  his  connection  with  those  offices 
extending  over  ten  years.  Another  important  public  service  performed  by  him  covered  four 
years  as  trustee  of  the  Dakota  School  of  Mines  of  Rapid  City,  with  two  years  spent  as  presi- 
dent of  its  board. 

Mr.  Brennan's  identification  with  hotel  management  and  ownership  in  Rapid  City  began 
in  1876  and  in  the  little  frontier  town  his  hostelry  was  a  log  cabin  twelve  by  fourteen  feet, 
containing  but  one  sleeping  room.  This  was  the  initial  step  and  in  1878  was  followed  by 
the  building  of  the  American  House,  which  he  conducted  for  eight  years.  In  1886  he  erected 
Hotel  Harney,  which  he  operated  until  July,  1901.  Throughout  the  entire  period  he  held 
to  high  standards  of  hotel  service,  equipment  and  conduct  and  made  the  Hotel  Harney  one 
of  the  popular  hostelries  in  the  western  section  of  the  state.  His  activity  along  hotel  lines 
has  also  extended  to  the  Pacific  coast,  for  he  was  one  of  a  company  that  furnished,  fitted  up 
and  opened  the  Hotel  Seattle  at  Seattle,  Washington,  in  1898,  acting  as  assistant  manager 
of  the  property  for  two  years.  In  addition  to  his  other  interests  he  was  a  stockholder  in 
the  First  National  Bank  of  Rapid  City  and  served  as  vice  president  of  that  institution  in  the 
early  '90s.  He  was  also  a  director  and  continued  as  a  stockholder  and  official  between  the 
years  1884  and  1896.  when  he  disposed  of  his  interests.  He  is  now  the  owner  of  a  farm  of 
five  hundred  and  forty  acres  in  Rapid  Valley,  two  miles  east  of  Rapid  City,  and  his  property 
holdings  include  valuable  business  and  residence  realty  in  Rapid  City. 

His  activities  have  extended  to  various  positions  of  public  trust  and  the  public  welfare 
has  been  promoted  through  the  prompt,  faithful  and  efficient  discharge  of  his  duties.  He  was 
the  first  county  superintendent  of  schools  of  Pennington  county,  filling  the  office  in  1877 
and  1878.  He  several  times  served  as  alderman  of  Rapid  City  in  addition  to  the  municipal 
ulliees  previously  mentioned  and  he  was  chief  of  the  Rapid  City  fire  department  for  several 
terms  between  1880  and  1900,  while  through  the  same  period  he  was  president  of  the  Black 
Hills  Firemen's  Association.  In  December,  1894,  he  was  called  to  the  office  of  state  railway 
commissioner  for  South  Dakota,  his  four  years'  term  in  that  position  ending  in  Deeeinber. 
1898.  On  the  1st  of  November,  1900,  he  became  United  States  Indian  agent,  superintendent 
and  special  disbursing  agent  for  the  Pine  Ridge  Indian  Reservation,  in  which  position  he  yet 
remains,  covering  a  period  of  more  than  fourteen  years  and  having  seven  thousand  Ogallala 
Sioux  Indians  under  his  charge. 

On  the  22d  of  December,  1880,  at  Fredericktown,  Ohio,  Mr.  Brennan  was  united  in  mar- 
riage to  Miss  Ada  Jane  Leedy,  a  daughter  of  J.  M.  Leedy,  who  removed  to  the  Black  Hills  in 
1876  and  was  among  the  first  to  settle  at  Rapid  City.  He  was  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war, 
enlisting  from  Ohio.  Mrs.  Brennan  followed  the  profession  of  teaching  in  the  Buckeye  state 
until  1879,  when  she  came  to  the  Black  Hills,  making  the  trip  from  Yankton  to  Fort  Pierre 
by  boat  and  across  to  the  Hills  by  ox  train.  She  is  the  mother  of  two  children:  Paul,  who 
wedded  Miss  Mary  Brasch,  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa;  and  Ruth,  who  gave  her  hand  in  marriage 
to  F.  Web  Hill,  of  Rapid  City,  South  Dakota. 

Mr.  Brennan  was  reared  a  Catholic.  The  military  chapter  in  his  life  history  covers  his 
attempted  service  as  a  soldier  of  Company  H,  Twenty-eighth  Wisconsin  Infantry.  He 
enlisted  at  Highland,  Wisconsin,  in  1864  and  was  sent  to  Madison  to  be  mustered  in,  but 
he  was  rejected  because  of  his  youth,  as  he  was  yet  under  eighteen  years  of  age  and  did  not 
have  his  parents'  consent.     His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican   party,  which 


MM  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

n  him  ;t ii  unswerving  and  stalwart  champion.  He  is  perhaps  most  widely  known 
i  the  state,  aside  from  his  business  connections,  through  hi*  prominent  identifica- 
tion with  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  He  became  a  charter  member  of  Colorado  Lodge,  No.  l, 
i.  P.,  which  was  instituted  in  1872,  and  for  two  terms,  in  1873  and  1874,  he  was  chancellor 
of  thai  lodge.  While  a  member  thereof  he  was  appointed  deputy  supreme  chancellor  for 
t  olorado,  which  position  he  filled  until  he  resigned  and  removed  to  the  Black  Hills  in  Novem- 
ber,   1875,     Here  lie  again  came   to  prominence  in  Pythian  circles,  being  appointed  deputy 

chancellor  for  the  territory  of  Dakota  in   1878.     He  is  a  past  grand  chancellor  of 

idn  and  of  Dakota  and  was  a  supreme  representative  from  South  Dakota  in  the 
supreme  lodge  oi  the  world  for  three  terms.  He  has  now  completed  his  forty-second  year 
order  and  he  is  also  a  member  of  Elks  Lodge,  No.  1187,  at  Rapid  City.  His  life  has 
been  Strong  in  purpose,  fruitful  and  beneficial  in  its  results.  His  business  affairs  have  gained 
him  prominence  and  his  official  connections  have  marked  him  as  one  of  the  leading  citizens 
oi  the  Black  Hills  country.  Rapid  <  itj  largely  stands  as  a  monument  to  hi*  enterprise,  his 
and  his  progressive  spirit.  His  record  is  in  keeping  with  that  of  an  ancestry  honor- 
aide  ami  distinguished,  for  the  Brennans  figured  prominently  in  Irish  history  from  the  first 
settlement  of  the  Emerald  isle. 


JOHN  A.  LUNSTRUM. 


J.  A.  Lunstrum  is  one  of  the  excellent  citizens  and  agriculturists  whom  Sweden  has  given 
to  South  Dakota  and  is  now  the  owner  of  a  fine  farm  of  six  hundred  and  eighty  acres  located 
on  sections  25,  26  and  35,  Great  Bend  township,  Spink  county.  He  was  born  in  WestergBtland, 
Sweden.  November  L8,  1858,  and  is  a  son  of  Lars  J.  and  Sarah  (Pearson)  Larson.  The  father 
came  to  tins  country  but  returned  to  Ids  native  land,  where  he  passed  away  in  February,  1910. 
Ili^  wife  had  preceded  him  in  death,  her  demise  occurring  in  18G7.  and  both  are  buried  in  the 
same  cemetel  y  in  Sweden. 

John  A.  Lunstrum  was  educated  in  the  land  of  his  nativity  but  his  school  advantages 
were  somewhat  limited,  as  lie  put  aside  his  textbooks  when  but  fourteen  years  of  age.  From 
that  time  on  he  has  been  compelled  to  provide  for  his  own  livelihood  and  the  prosperity  thai 
is  now  his  is  the  direct  result  of  his  own  energy  and  good  management.  After  leaving  school 
he  found  employment  upon  farms  in  the  neighborhood  and  was  so  engaged  until  1881,  when 
he  emigrated  to  the  United  States,  making  his  way  to  the  vicinity  of  Madison,  Wisconsin. 
He  worked  there  for  one  winter  but.  in  the  following  spring  went  to  St.  Paul.  Minnesota, 
where  he  remained  until  August  :.'s,  iss:.\  Thence  he  went  to  Canada  and  for  a  few  months 
worked  upon  the  Canadian  Pacific  Railroad,  returning  to  St.  Paul  in  November  of  that  year 
and  remaining  there  for  a  time,  after  which  he  wenl  back  to  Wisconsin. 

In  the  spring  of  1883  Mr.  Lunstrum  came  to  South  Dakota,  arriving  at  lo'dtieM,  on  the 
fith  Of  April,  and  lie  has  since  made  his  home  in  this  state.  He  took  up  a  preemption  claim 
in  Faulk  county  and  proved  up  on  the  same  but  felt  that  he  could  find  a  more  desirable 
location  and  therefore  gave  away  the  claim  and  removed  to  Spink  county.    He  had  previously 

joined   his   brother,  Sanford   Luristrnm.   at   Madison,  Wisconsin,  and   the  two  worked    I ther 

until  they  were  married.     They  rented  land   in  Spink  county  and  after  some  time  the  subject 

of   this    review    purchased   two   hundred   acres   with   his   share   of  the   profits   of   their    farming 

operation  .     He  devoted  his  time  to  the  cultivation  of  his  land  and,  as  he  was  industrious 

and    familiar   with    the    best  methods  of   agriculture,  he  annually   harvested   good   crops   which 

brought    him   high  prices  upon   the  market.      As  his  resources  increased  he  added  to  his  landed 

buying  a   quarter   section   at    a    time,  and  is  now  the  owner  of  six  hundred   and 

eighty   acres.     Tie  has   follower!   diversified    farming,  as   he  believes  that    that    method   secures 

the   greatc  t    returns    from   land,  and   his  activities  have  gained  him   more  than   a   competence. 

He   iai  .      coil    iderable   stock,  keeping  thirty  horses,  forty-five  head  of  cattle  and  about  forty 

hog        Ever;      ear  since  his  farm  came  into  his  possession   he  has  made  some  improvement 

he  purchased   it   the  greater  part  of  it  was  wild   prairie  and  he  had   to  break 

one  loii  before  he  could  put  in  crops.     The  Brst  home  in  which  he  and  the  family 

od    I-!  i.  and  that  remained   their  residence  from   1889  to   1807.     In   the  latter 

year  it    wa  any  and  he  built   a   temporary   frame  building  which  served  as  a  home 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1167 

until  he  could  erect  on  higher  land  the  present  tine  residence,  which  is  one  of  the  most 
desirable  farm  homes  in  Spink  county  and  which  was  built  in  1911.  He  has  made  other 
improvements,  the  farm  having  an  excellent  set  of  buildings,  including  barns  and  granaries, 
and  the  fields  being  well  fenced. 

Mr.  Lunstrum  was  married,  in  Great  Bend  township,  on  the  10th  of  July,  1889,  to  Miss 
Mary  Jacobson,  a  daughter  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lars  Jacobson.  The  father  was  a  pioneer  farmer 
of  Fillmore  county,  Minnesota,  but  both  he  and  his  wife  are  now  deceased  and  are  laid  to 
rest  near  Preston,  Minnesota.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lunstrum  are  the  parents  of  five  children: 
Leda,  who  married  James  Hanson,  of  Lodi  township,  Spink  county;  Selma;  Emma;  and 
Amanda  and  Esther,  both  attending  school. 

Mr.  Lunstrum  is  independent  in  the  exercise  of  his  right  of  franchise,  supporting  men  and 
measures  rather  than  party.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church  and  he  takes 
an  active  part  in  its  work.  He  has  always  manifested  a  laudable  interest  in  the  public 
schools  and  for  ten  years  has  served  as  chairman  of  the  board  of  education,  doing  much  in 
that  time  to  raise  the  standard  of  the  schools  in  his  district.  He  has  resided  in  South  Dakota 
continuously  since  1883  and,  as  he  is  excellently  informed  concerning  the  early  history  of  the 
state,  it  is  but  natural  that  he  should  be  a  member  of  the  Old  Settlers'  Association.  Fra- 
ternally he  belongs  to  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  In  addition  to  his  farm  he  has  a 
number  of  business  interests,  being  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator  and  in  the  Co- 
operative Store  of  Redfield.  He  has  labored  persistently  and  intelligently  and,  as  he  has 
recognized  and  utilized  all  the  opportunities  that  have  presented  themselves,  he  lias  gained 
more  than  a  competence.  All  who  know  him  rejoice  in  his  success,  for  it  has  been  won  by 
honorable  methods,  and  he  himself  is  held  in  high  regard  because  of  his  upright  character 
and  his  loyalty  to  his  friends. 


MAGXFS  JOHXSOX. 


Magnus  Johnson  has  resided  on  his  farm  on  section  33,  Palisade  township,  for  almost 
three  decades  and  is  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  most  prosperous  agriculturists  and 
respected  citizens  of  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota.  His  birth  occurred  in  the  province 
of  Skaner,  Sweden,  on  the  26th  of  October,  1847,  and  his  father  died  when  be  was  but  five 
years  of  age.  He  left  home  when  a  youth  of  sixteen  and  during  the  following  nine  years 
was  a  deep-sea  sailor,  touching  at  many  of  the  ports  of  the  world.  He  sailed  on  American 
vessels  for  some  years  and  in  1ST6  abandoned  the  sea  at  San  Francisco,  subsequently  spend- 
ing about  eleven  months  at  work  on  a  river  steamer  on  the  Sacramento  river. 

Mr.  Johnson  then  secured  employment  as  a  farm  hand  in  California  and  was  thus  engaged 
for  about  seven  years,  on  the  expiration  of  which  period  he  returned  to  Sweden  on  a  visit. 
He  spent  the  winter  in  his  native  land  and  in  the  spring  of  1883  again  came  to  the  United 
States,  bringing  with  him  his  intended  wife,  Miss  Josephine  B.  Pearson,  who  had  a  brother 
living  in  Valley  Springs,  South  Dakota.  Thus  it  was  that  Mr.  Johnson  came  to  this  state 
and  here  he  was  married  immediately  after  his  arrival.  He  paid  nine  hundred  dollars  for  a 
quarter  section  of  land  in  McCook  county,  three  miles  west  of  Salem,  and  two  years  later 
traded  the  property  for  his  present  home  farm,  paying  five  hundred  dollars  in  addition.  He 
has  lived  on  this  place  in  Palisade  township  continuously  since  1885  and  has  made  many 
excellent  improvements  thereon.  In  1908  his  two  sons,  Eddie  and  Charlie,  purchased  the 
northwest  quarter  of  section  G,  Red  Rock  township,  paying  eight  thousand  dollars  for  the 
property,  which  is  now  easily  worth  more  than  twice  that  amount.  They  are  associated 
with  him  in  his  farming  interests.  In  the  conduct  of  his  agricultural  interests  he  has  won  a 
most  gratifying  and  well  merited  measure  of  prosperity  that  has  established  his  reputation 
as  a  substantial  and  leading  citizen  of  the  community. 

To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Johnson  have  been  born  nine  children,  seven  of  whom  survive,  as  fol- 
lows: Eddie  Washington;  Charlie  Cleveland;  Emily  Sophia,  who  is  the  wife  of  Adolph 
Karli,  a  farmer  of  Red  Rock  township;  Ililma  Augusta,  who  gave  her  hand  in  marriage  to 
Willis  Sutherland,  of  Garretson;  Julia  M.,  now  Mrs.  Edward  Eitriem;  Alice  V..  at  home; 
and  Melvin  Walfred. 

Mr.  Johnson  gives  bis   political  allegiance  to  the  republican  partj    and   his  fellow  towns- 


litis  HIST<  >RY  <  IF  S(  IUTE   DAKOTA 

men,  recognizing  his  worth  and  ability,  have  called  him  to  positions  of  public  trust.  He 
.1-  supervisor  for  a  period  of  seventeen  years,  acted  as  a  member  oi  the  school  board 
for  about  five  years  and  has  been  constable  during  the  pas!  two  years.  Sigher  public  honors 
leave  been  tendered  him,  bul  these  be  bas  declined.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his 
membership  in  the  I  nited  Lutheran  church,  to  which  his  wife  and  children  also  belong.  His 
-..ii  Eddie  has  been  organist  in  the  chinch  for  the  past  twelve  years  and  is  also  a  member  of 
the  Garretson   Band,  manifesting  considerable  talent  in  music.     The  life  of  Magnus  Johnson 

i. a-  I ne  ,.t  activitj   and  usefulness,  crowned  with  success,  and  because  oi  the  tact  that 

nevei  taken  advantage  oi  the  necessities  of  his  fcllowmen  in  business  transactions 
hut  has  always  been  straightforward  and  honorable  he  is  accorded  the  confidence  and  friendly 
regard  of  those   with   whom   he   has   been   associated. 


ISKN    MKKVnl.l). 


Ben  Mekvold,  one  of  the  substantial  and  representative  agriculturists  of  Minnehaha 
county,  when-  he  has  resided  for  the  past  quarter  of  a  century,  is  the  owner  of  two  hundred 
and  fifty  two  acres  on  section  IT,  Mapleton  township,  comprising  one  of  the  most  productive 
farms  in  the  state  of  South  Dakota.  His  birth  occurred  in  Norway  on  the  28th  of  January, 
his  parents  being  Ole  and  Bertha  (Eliason)  Mekvold,  who  emigrated  to  the  United 
States  in  1904,  seventeen  years  after  their  son  Ben  had  come  to  this  country.  They  still 
survive  and   make  their  home  on  the  farm   of  our  subject. 

Ben  Mekvold  spent  the  lirst  twenty  years  of  his  life  in  the  land  of  his  nativity  and 
attended  the  public  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education.  In  1SS7.  desiring  to  take 
advantage  "t  the  opportunities  held  out  in  the  new  world,  he  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  America 
and  took  up  hi-  aln.de  in  l.a  Crosse,  Wisconsin,  where  he  worked  in  the  sawmills  for  two 
year-.  In  lss:i  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  in  Mapleton  township,  Minnehaha  county, 
where  be  was  employed  as  a  faun  hand  by  Ole  Gunderson  for  nine  years  or  until  his  mar- 
riage in  1898.  Subsequently  he  settled  on  the  tract  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  on  section 
17  which  was  owned  by  his  bride  and  has  since  added  one  hundred  and  six  acres  to  the  farm, 
so  that  it  now  embraces  two  hundred  and  fifty-two  acres.  It  is  situated  in  the  Sioux  Valley 
bottoms  and  is  therefore  one  of  the  most  productive  farms  in  the  state  of  South  Dakota, 
yielding  its  owner  a  most  gratifying  annual   income. 

In    1898   Mr.    Mekvold   was  united   in   marriage  to   Miss   Gertie  Peterson,  a   daughter  of 

Robert    Peters who    was   one   of    tl arly    settlers    of    Minnehaha    county,    hoinesteading    a 

quarter  section  of  land  on   section    17,  Mapleton   township.      Mr.  and    Mrs.    Mekvold   have   two 

children,  Roy  ami   [rvin,  both  at   1 le.     The  parents  are  consistent  members  of  the  United 

Lutheran  church,  and  fraternally  Mr.  Mekvold  is  identified  with  the  Modern  Brotherhood  of 
America.  At  all  times  his  life  has  been  active,  useful  and  honorable  and  it  is  his  genuine 
pet  tonal  worth  that  has  gained  lor  hkn  the  favorable  position  which  he  occupies  in  the 
regard  of  those  who  know  him. 


JOHN  ANDREW  I.AICIIL1N. 


.  Ii  .In.    \n.li.  w    Laughlin,  idling  the  office  of  treasurer  of  Hughes  county,  entered  upon  the 
duties  of  his  present  position  in  January,  1913,  following  four  years'  service  as  deputy  county 

trei -r.  whereby  he  was  thoroughlj  qualified  for  the  position  that  he  is  now  capably  tilling. 

ii.  ■.  .  born  January  6,  1884,  in  Allamakee  county,  Iowa,  a  son  of  John  and  Katherine  Marie 
[Hall      Laughlin,    who    in    April.    L884,    removed    with    their    family    to    this   state,   settling    in 

Hughes  county.     The  son  was  there  reared  and  at  the  usual  age  heca a  public  school  pupil. 

I. 'I.  i  le-  had  the  benefit  of  instruct  ion  in  a  commercial  college  at  Brookings,  South  Dakota, 
and  entering  upon  the  profession  of  teaching,  lie  proved  a  capable  educator,  imparting 
.h.ii'.  an. I  readily  * < >  others  the  knowledge  he  had  acquired.  His  sterling  qualities  of  man- 
ic,<l  and  citizenship  led  to  his  selection  for  public  office  anil  in  January,  1009,  he  was  ap- 
pointed   deputy    county    treasurer   of   Hughes   county,   which    position    he   continued    to   fill    for 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1169 

four  years.  In  November,  1912,  he  was  a  successful  candidate  at  the  polls  for  the  office  of 
county  treasurer  and  entered  upon  the  duties  of  the  higher  position  in  the  following  January. 

At  Highmore,  South  Dakota,  November  11,  190S,  Mr.  Laughlin  was  united  in  marriage 
to  Miss  Edna  Adele  Clark,  a  daughter  of  Reuben  Clark,  who  is  a  resident  of  Hyde  county, 
South  Dakota.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Laughlin  have  become  the  parents  of  two  sons;  John  Clark, 
born  in  1909;   and  James  Kenneth,  born  in  1911. 

The  religious  faith  of  the  family  is  that  of  (lie  Catholic  church  and  Mr.  Laughlin  holds 
membership  with  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  the  Brotherhood  of  American  Yeomen  and  the 
Fraternal  Order  of  Eagles.  His  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party  and  he 
keeps  well  informed  on  the  questions  and  issues  of  the  day,  so  that  he  is  able  to  support  his 
position  by  intelligent  argument.  He  has  been  practically  a  life-long  resident  of  South 
Dakota  and  is  one  of  the  men  who  further  progress  in  every  possible  way  in  this  new  and 
growing  state. 


GEORGE  E.  LEMMON 


The  history  of  the  west  i>  a  familiar  story  to  George  E.  Lemmon.  A  native  of  Utah, 
be  lias  spent  much  of  his  life  on  the  frontier  ami  was  the  founder  of  the  town  of  Lemmon,  in 
which  he  now  makes  his  home.  He  was  born  at  Bountiful,  forty  miles  from  Salt  Lake  City, 
May  23,  1857,  a  son  of  James  H.  and  Lucy  E.  (Whittemore)  Lemmon,  who  were  natives  of 
Ohio  and  Illinois  respectively.  They  were  married  in  Marengo,  in  the  latter  state,  and  soon 
afterward  went  to  California.  The  father  had  made  the  trip  to  the  Pacific  coast  in  1847, 
before  gold  was  discovered,  in  the  second  emigrant  train  to  cross  the  plains,  and  was  engaged 
in  merchandising,  in  freighting  and  in  various  other  enterprises.  He  also  participated  in 
the  Oregon  Indian  war  from  the  start  to  the  finish.  Returning  to  Illinois  in  1852.  he  was 
married  and  with  his  bride  again  made  the  trip  to  the  far  west.  Their  first  child,  Hervey, 
was  born  in  an  emigrant  wagon  when  they  were  crossing  the  plains.  Mr.  Lemmon  took 
with  him  a  herd  of  thoroughbred  Durham  cattle,  and  being  held  up  by  the  winter  weather 
in  Utah,  he  bought  a  farm  at  what  was  then  Grantsville  but  is  now  Bountiful.  There  the 
family  lived  for  six  years  and  it  was  during  that  period  that  the  birth  of  George  E.  Lemmon 
occurred.  The  following  spring  the  father  continued  the  trip  to  California  with  his  freight- 
ing outfit  of  fifteen  or  twenty  wagons  and  after  spending  that  summer  and  the  following 
winter  in  California  returned  to  Utah,  where  he  lived  until  1859,  when  he  removed  to  the 
vicinity  of  the  present  site  of  Hastings,  Nebraska,  and  established  a  stage  station  at  that 
point.  In  1866-1S67-1868  he  was  one  of  the  sub-contractors  engaged  in  building  the  Union 
I'acific  Railroad  through  Ogden,  Utah,  to  the  vicinity  of  Salt  Lake  City.  He  died  at  his  home 
in  Nebraska  in  1903,  having  long  survived  his  wife,  who  passed  away  in  1875.  He  was 
always  prominently  identified  with  live-stock  interests,  raising,  buying  and  selling  cattle 
and  horses  on  an  extensive  scale.  He  was  also  a  well  read  man  and  one  of  considerable 
influence  in  the  community  in  which  he  lived. 

George  E.  Lemmon  was  reared  on  the  plains  and  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of 
tin'  different  localities  in  which  the  family  home  was  maintained.  In  1870  he  was  in  the 
employ  of  J.  W.  Iliff,  the  cattle  king  of  Wyoming,  and  in  1877.  before  reaching  his  twentieth 
birthday,  he  purchased  his  first  bunch  of  cattle  and  his  connection  with  the  cattle  business 
has  been  continuous,  while  the  growth  of  his  business  has  made  him  one  of  the  prominent 
cattle  men  of  the  western  country.  For  three  years  he  resided  at  Ogallala,  Nebraska,  and 
in  1880  removed  to  Buffalo  Gap,  in  the  Black  Hills  district  of  South  Dakota,  within  twenty- 
five  miles  of  the  Bad  Lands.  He  transferred  the  base  of  his  operations  to  the  Moreau  river 
in  South  Dakota  in  1888  and  thence  went  to  the  Grand  river  in  1892,  there  operating  promi- 
nently as  a  stockman  until  1907,  when  the  town  of  Lemmon  was  established.  At  that  time 
he  held  extensive  government  land  script  and  assisted  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  I 'a  nl 
engineers  in  laying  out  the  route  for  the  building  of  the  transcontinental  road.  Knowing  that 
the  route  was  the  only  available  one  through  that  part  of  the  country.  In-  bought  extensive 
land  scripts  with  the  view  of  establishing  town  sites  and  the  town  of  Lemmon  was  located 
on  his  holdings.     Thirty  days  after  the  establishment  of  the  first  bank  in  the  town  he  bought 


ll70  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

an  interest  in  the  institution  rad  acted  as  president  tin-root  until  he  disposed  of  his  stock 
in  the  early  part  of  1914.  > 

Air.  Lemmon  was  married  in  1886  to   Miss  Bertha  Reno,  of  Buffalo  Gap,  South  Dakota, 
by  whom  he  had  tin.  James  11.,  who  is  engaged  in  the  hanking  and  cattle 

business;  Roj    E.,  a  ranchman  residing  in  Meeker,  I  olorado;  and  George  R„  who  is  a  ranch- 
Red  Lodge,  Montana,     for  In-  aecond  wife  Mr.  Lemmon  chose  Miss  Rosella  Boe,  of 

Deadwood,  South   Dal  ot 

Uy  Mr.  Lemmon  is  a  Mason,  belonging  to  the  lodge  in  his  home  town.    In  poli- 
tics  he  is  an  earnest  republican   and   for   many  years  served  as  county  commissioner  of  Fall 
River  county,  South   Dakota,  of  Adams  county,  North  Dakota,  and  of  Perkins  county.     He 
continued   in   thai    position    in    Perkins  county  from   its  organization  until  January    1.   1915, 
I  i,,  continue  longei   as  an  incumbent  in  that  office.    He  now  concentrates  his 

attenti pon  his  land  holdings  and  he  still  operates  in  the  purchase  and  sale  of  cattle.    At 

,„,<■  time  he  had  the  largest  cattle  pasture  in  the  United  State-,  having  under  fence  eight 
hundred  and  sixty-five  thousand  four  hundred  and  twenty-eight  and  one-half  acres  which 
l,e  held  on di  i    leasi       lb    was  at  one  time  the  largest  cattle  operator  in  the  country  and  in 

i he  i-   widely  known.     Every  phase  of  western  life  is  familiar  to  him  and  in 

hi.  eh,    en    lim    - siness   he  has  taken  advantage  of  the  conditions  offered  by  the   west, 

finding  i  n ■ellei it   range  for  his  cattle  on  the  open  prairies.     He  has  keen  business  insight  and 

;x.    i-    ready    in    resource   and   at    all   times   is  capable   of    wisely   meeting   a    situation. 

perations   have  been  carried  on  most  extensively    and  his  success  is  the  merited  result 
of  his  ability. 


JOHN    SUTHERLAND. 


John  Sutherland,  member  of  the  well  known  law    firm  of  Sutherland  &  Payne,  of  Pierre, 
was  bin  n    in    \ew    Brunswick,  Canada,   in   1858,  a   son  of   Andrew  and  Catharine    (McVicar) 

i    erl I.     The  latter  died  on   tin-  4th  of   April,   1915,  at   the  advanced  age  of  ninety-one 

years.  Liberal  educational  advantages  were  afforded  our  Bubject.  During  his  early  youth 
the  family  removed  to  Eau  i  lane  county,  Wisconsin,  and  he  attended  district  school  No.  2 
■  i  nion  in  that  county.  Hi-  mure  advanced  literarj  studies  were  pursued  in  Chicago 
i  niversity  and  in  Brown  University  of  Providence,  Rhode  Island,  in  which  he  won  his 
Bachelor  of  Laws  degree  a-  a  member  of  the  class  of  1880.  During  the  following  four  years 
in  i,n  tor  in  i. nek  and  Latin  in  Wayland  University  of  Heaver  Dam.  Wisconsin. 
Preparing  for  the  bar.  he  entered  upon  the  active  practice  of  law.  to  which  he  has  devoted 
his  life. 

Mr.    Sutherland    came    to    Pierre,    South    Dakota,    in    August.    1884,   and   as   one    of   the 

pract ners    of    the    bar    oi    that    sect. f    the    state    ha-    made    a    creditable    record.      He 

the    necessitj    of  careful   preparation   and   no  one   more   thoroughly   prepares  his 

-    i lareful   I I t   In-  practice  to  a   high   standard  "i    professional   .dines. 

H  die     .i U    everj    cause    t..    which    he   gives    hi-    attention    and    In-    arguments   are 

logical  and  convincing.     The  court   records  bear  testimony  to  his  ability  and  growing 

eney.     ||,-    controlled    the    abstract     business    of    Pierre    for    many    years    and    has   been 

nently   and   successfully    identified    with    real-estate   enterprises.     His    loyalty    to    city 

and    -tat.-    has    been   a    matter   of   much    favorable   comment.'    For    six   years   he    served    as 

tit    ,.•    the    Pierre   I i    ol    education    and    he    took    an    active   and    forceful    part   in 

i  ,i  ir  hi     ol    1889  and   L890,  when  he  was  president  of  the  capital  committee.     Again 
in    1904  lie  acfed  in  that  capacity  in  the  third  light   of   1904. 

(In    i  itll    of    September.    1881,    Mr.    Sutherland    was    united    in    marriage    at     Beaver 

Dam.  Wisconsin,  to  Miss  Laura    Paulina    Uken,  a  daughter  ol   Josiah   Aiken.     To  them   have 
been   b<  liildren,  namely:    Martha    E.,  who   is   now   the   wife  of  J.  M.  Coon,  a  prac- 1 

Sioux    Falls;    and    Laura    Paulina,    who   gave   her   hand    in   marriage  toj 
.draff. 
i  the  family  is  that  of  the  Baptist  church,  to  which   Mr.  Sutherland 

membership    with    the    Delta    Kappa     Epsilon,    a    college    fraternity,    the 
i  the     indent    Order   of    United    Workmen.     He   ha-    always    been 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1173 

prominent  in  civic  and  public  affairs  and  in  politics  is  a  republican  with  progressive 
tendencies,  in  a  word,  be  does  not  believe  in  tbe  blind  following  of  party  leaders  but  in 
the  steady  progression  of  the  organization  to  meet  the  demands  of  the  time,  recognizing  ever 
that  the  interests  of  the  majority  and  not  of  the  few  should  govern  legislative  enactment. 
At  different  times  he  has  been  called  to  local  offices  and  in  1905  he  represented  his  district 
in  the  state  legislature.  He  has  made  a  most  creditable  record  in  office,  ever  placing  the 
general  good  before  partisanship  and  the  public  welfare  before  personal  aggrandizement. 
His  activity  in  party  organization  has  been  a  most  important  feature  of  his  career,  as  he 
has  always  been  a  foremost  figure  in  republican  councils. 


PAULUS  NELSON. 


Paulus  Nelson,  one  of  the  influential  citizens  and  representative  agriculturists  of  Valley 
Springs  township,  living  on  section  18,  has  been  a  resident  of  Minnehaha  county  for  the 
past  three  decades.  His  birth  occurred  in  Sweden  on  the  18th  of  February,  1860,  his  parents 
being  Nils  and  Christine  (Swanson)  Pearson,  who  came  to  the  United  States  in  1883,  follow- 
ing the  emigration  of  their  children  to  this  country.  They  took  up  their  abode  in  Wisconsin, 
in  which  state  their  children  had  located  on  arriving  in  America.  In  1S94  they  came  to 
South  Dakota,  the  father  here  making  his  home  with  our  subject  until  he  passed  away  in 
1907.  He  had  visited  New  York  twenty  times  prior  to  his  removal  to  the  United  States, 
being  a  seafaring  man  who  sailed  all  over  the  world  for  a  period  of  thirty  years.  His  widow 
still  survives  and  resides  with  her  son  Paulus. 

In  the  acquirement  of  an  education  Paulus  Nelson  attended  the  common  schools  of  his 
native  land.  When  a  young  man  of  twenty-two  years,  in  1882,  he  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the 
United  States,  locating  in  Washburn  county,  Wisconsin,  where  he  secured  employment  in 
a  sawmill.  At  the  end  of  two  years,  in  1884,  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  taking  up  his  abode 
in  Valley  Springs,  where  he  went  to  work  at  the  carpenter's  trade,  which  he  had  learned  in 
Sweden.  For  about  ten  years  he  was  engaged  in  carpentering  and  building  and  during  that 
period  also  took  up  farming  in  partnership  with  his  brother,  S.  P.  Nelson,  the  two  young 
men  cultivating  rented  land  in  Valley  Springs  township.  In  1U01  Paulus  Nelson  purchased 
his  present  home  farm  of  eighty  acres  on  section  18,  which  was  then  an  unimproved  tract 
of  land,  having  only  a  thousand  dollars  to  pay  down  on  the  property  and  to  buy  his  machin- 
ery. He  erected  the  necessary  buildings,  planted  a  grove  of  trees  and  an  orchard  and  today 
has  an  ideal  country  home  and  is  out  of  debt.  His  undertakings  as  an  agriculturist  have  been 
attended  with  merited  success,  the  well  tilled  fields  annually  yielding  golden  harvests  in 
return  for  the  care  and  labor  bestowed  upon  them.  He  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers 
Elevator  Company  at  Valley  Springs. 

Politically  Mr.  Nelson  indorses  republican  principles,  supporting  the  men  and  measures 
of  that  party  at  the  polls.  He  is  a  member  of  the  school  board  and  now  serves  as  its  chair- 
man. His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Swedish  Lutheran  church. 
Since  he  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  United  States  in  early  manhood  his  ambition  has  bei  n 
gratified  and  his  hopes  realized,  for  by  persistent  and  well  directed  effort  he  has  won  a  place 
among  the  substantial  and  representative  citizens  of  his  community. 


COLONEL  JAMES  A.  MATTISON,  M.  D. 

Dr.  James  A.  Mattison,  governor  and  chief  surgeon  of  the  Battle  Mountain  Sanitarium 
of  Hot  Springs,  a  national  sanitarium  for  disabled  volunteer  soldiers,  has  proved  a  most 
capable  executive  and  is  also  a  surgeon  of  much  more  than  ordinary  skill.  He  was  born  in 
Nashville,  Tennessee,  February  3,  1870,  a  son  of  John  and  Anna  (Acker)  Mattison,  both  of 
whom  were  natives  of  South  Carolina. 

The  Doctor  was  born  and  reared  on  a  farm  and  :it  the  age  of  eighteen  years  was  thrown 
upon  his  own  resources,  starting  out  at  that  time  to  work  his  own  way  through  college. 
After  completing  his  preparatory  education  he  entered  the  University  of  Nashville  and  was 


1171  11IST<  >RY  (  IF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

:  therefrom  in  the  class  ol  18  15,  receiving  the  degree  ol  Bachelor  of  Arts.  During 
the  following  year  he  was  principal  oi  iln'  city  schools  of  Lewisburg,  Tennessee.  In  1896 
he  entered  the  medical  department  oi  the  University  oi  Michigan,  from  which  he  was 
graduated  in  L900.  He  then  took  a  competitive  examination  For  an  appointment  as  interne 
in  the  universitj  hospital  and  won  the  highest  honors,  serving  Ins  interneship  during  the  fol- 
lowing year.  In  1901  he  \\a-  made  instructor  in  physiology  in  the  Toledo  Medical  College 
and  the  following  yeaj  was  appointed  surgeon  oi  the  National  Military  Home  at  Marion, 
Indiana,  remaining  there  Foi  a  period  of  nine  years.  In  the  meantime,  in  1905,  he  went  to 
Europe,  where  he  -pent  some  time  doing  post-graduate  work  in  the  University  of  Berlin, 
Germany,  in   Berne,  Switzerland,  and  in  London. 

I,,    inn    Dr.    Mattison    was   appointed   governor   and   chiei    surgeon    of  Battle   Mountain 

Sanitarium    a   government  sanitarium  located  at    Sot  Springs,  South   Dakota,  and  has  since 

filled  that    position  to  the  entire  satisfaction  of  all  concerned.     Through  his  surgical  ability 

been  able  to  restore  the  sight  of  many  of  the  veterans  and  lias  prolonged  the  lives  of 

man]    others.     His   reputation   among   hi.-,   professional   brethren   is  high  and  he  is  a   valued 

the   Black   Bills  .Medical   Society,  the   South  Dakota    State   Medical   Society,  the 

American  .Medical  Association,  and  the  association  of  .Military  Surgeons  of  the  United  Stale-. 
He  never  allows  himself  to  fall  behind  the  march  of  medical  and  surgical  science,  but  on  the 
contrary,  through  continual  study  keeps  informed  as  to  the  achievements  of  investigators  and 
of  surgeons  throughout  the  world.  The  large  measure  of  success  that  he  has  gained  i-  due 
•  iit in! v   to  In-  devotion  to  his  profession  and  his  well  known  rectitude  and  probity. 


i  IIAKLKS   .1.    MONSON. 


General  agricultural   pursuits  claim  the  attention  of  Charles  J.  Monson,  the  owner  of  a 

valuable   and    productive    far I    three    hundred   and   twenty   acres   in   Split  Rock  township, 

Minnehaha  county.  His  birth  occurred  in  Sweden  on  the  24th  of  January,  1S66,  his  parents 
being  Andrew  and  Christina  Monson.  who  emigrated  to  the  United  States  in  1869.  They 
took  up  their  abode  near  Des  Moines,  Iowa,  and  there  the  father  purchased  land  and  ear- 
ned on  farming  until  1881,  when  he  removed  to  Montgomery  county,  Iowa,  where  he  still 
resides.     The  mother  was  called  to  her   final  rest  in   1907. 

Charles  .1.  Monson  acquired  a  common-school  education  in  Iowa  and  his  youth  was  Spent 
like  that  of  most  other  lads  of  the  place  and  period,  being  divided  between  the  duties  of  the 
schoolroom,  the  pleasures  of   the   playground  and  the   work  of  the  home   farm,      lie  continued 

farming  in  association  with  his  father  until  1914,  when  he  el to  Minnehaha  county.  South 

Dakota,  having  in  September,  1910,  purchased  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  of  land  in 
Split  Rock  township.  He  also  keeps  forty-live  head  of  hogs,  ten  head  of  horses  and  ten 
lead  ol  rattle  and  has  already  established  his  position  among  the  prosperous  and  enterprising 
agt  mii It iii  ists  of  hi-  community. 

In  L889  Mr.  Monson  was  united  In  marriage  to  Miss  Minnie  Carlson,  a  daughter  of  A.  I', 
and  Johanna  Carlson,  of  Sweden.  Their  children  arc  three  in  number,  namely:  Carl,  Myrtle 
and  Myron.  In  politics  Mr.  Monson  is  independent,  preferring  not  to  be  bound  by  party  ties 
and  always  considering  the  fitness  of  a  candidate  rather  than  his  political  affiliation.  His 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church.     Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Monson  have  an  extensive 

circle  of   warm   friends  in   their  li e  community,  enjoying  the   high   regard  and   esteem  of  all 

with  whom  they  have  come  in  contact. 


IKtN.  GEORGE  W.  R-5  \\ 


Ibm    George   W.   Ryan   is  i of  the   most   successful  stockraisers  of  Walworth  county. 

where  he  owns  seven  hundred  and  twenty  acres  of  excellent  land,  and  he  is  also  one  of  the 
leading  men  of  affairs  of  that  county,  lie  has  held  a  number  of  local  offices  and  has  also 
served  as  a  member  oi  the  state  senate,  at  all  times  discharging  his  official  duties  with 
ability   and   regard    foi    the   public  welfare.     A   native  of  Erie  county.  Pennsylvania,  he  was 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1175 

born  on  tlic  30th  ot  January,  1851.  and  is  a  son  of  James  and  Abigail  (Allen)  Ryan.  The 
parents  wen'  natives  respectively  of  Pennsylvania  and  New  York  and  were  married  in  the 
Keystone  state,  where  they  continued  to  reside  until  called  by  death,  in  their  family  were 
nine  children,  four  of  whom  survive. 

George  \V.  Ryan  received  a  good  education,  attending  normal  school  after  completing 
the  course  ottered  in  the  public  schools.  He  remained  under  the  parental  roof  until  he 
attained  his  majority,  teaching  school  for  three  winters  and  working  on  a  farm  during  the 
summer  months.  He  continued  to  engage  in  teaching  until  April,  1883,  when  lie  removed  to 
South  Dakota  and  located  in  Walworth  county  on  a  farm  which  he  still  owns.  He  worked 
diligently  and  to  good  purpose  and  as  the  years  passed  lie  prospered  financially  and  pur- 
chased additional  land,  so  that  he  now  holds  title  to  seven  hundred  ami  twenty  acres,  all  of 
which  is  under  cultivation.  He  raises  stock  of  all  kinds  and  linds  that  occupation  very 
profitable.  Mr.  Ryan  is  also  president  of  the  elevator  company  at  Java  and  the  prosperity 
of  the  concern  is  largely  due  to  his  business  abiiity  and  good  management.  He  is  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Java  Equity  Union  and  a  director  and  president  of  the  Java  Equity  Exchange, 
which  is  an  organization  of  farmers  lor  their  protection  and  benefit.  They  deal  in  grain, 
coal  and  farm  implements  and  are  doing  an  excellent   business. 

Mr.  Ryan  was  married  in  18S1  to  Miss  Mary  A.  Zindel,  a  native  of  Forest  county, 
Pennsylvania,  and  a  daughter  of  Conrad  and  Elizabeth  (Babendorf)  Zindel.  Her  father,  who 
was  a  native  of  Germany,  has  passed  away,  as  lias  also  her  mother.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ryan  have 
become  the  parents  of  five  children:  Mabel,  the  wife  of  Robert  Wagy,  a  resident  of  Freda, 
Ninth  Dakota;  Ethel  E.,  who  married  P.  L.  Nies  and  resides  in  Montana;  Helen  D.,  who  is 
teaching  school  and  resides  at  home;   and  two  who  died  in   infancy. 

Mr.  Ryan  is  a  republican  and  takes  quite  an  active  and  prominent  part  in  political 
affairs.  He  was  a  member  of  the  last  territorial  legislature,  which  convened  in  1889,  and 
he  also  represented  his  district  in  the  state  senate  in  the  session  of  1911.  He  has  filled  a 
number  of  local  offices,  serving  as  school  treasurer  for  several  years  and  for  two  terms,  from 
1903  to  19(17,  was  auditor  of  Walworth  county.  Although  he  began  his  career  without  capital 
and  without  influence  he  is  now  one  of  the  well-to-do  residents  of  his  county  and  is  recog- 
nized as  one  of  the  foremost  men  in  the  locality. 


JONAS   NORDSTROM. 


Jonas  Nordstrom,  who  passed  away  on  the  29th  of  June,  1907,  was  actively  and  suc- 
cessfully identified  with  agricultural  pursuits  in  South  Dakota  for  a  third  of  a  century,  owning 
three  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  productive  and  valuable  land  in  Brandon  township,  Minne- 
haha county,  and  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  in  Day  county.  His  birth  occurred  in  Sweden 
on  the  19th  of  October,  1845,  his  parents  being  Jonas  and  Brita  Louisa  Nordstrom,  the  former 
a  laborer. 

In  1S71,  when  twenty-six  years  of  age,  Mr.  Nordstrom  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  1  nited 
States  and,  making  his  way  into  the  interior  of  the  country,  passed  through  Chicago  on  the 
night  of  the  disastrous  conflagration.  He  located  in  Lockport,  Illinois,  where  he  spent  two 
years  and  on  the  expiration  of  that  period  came  to  South  Dakota,  homesteading  a  tract  of 
one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  on  section  19,  Brandon  township,  Minnehaha  county.  This  still 
remains  the  family  home.  Mr.  Nordstrom  won  success  in  his  undertakings  as  an  agriculturist 
and  at  the  time  of  his  demise  owned  three  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  valuable  land  in  Brandon 
township,  Minnehaha  county,  and  also  a  half  section  in  Day  county,  this  state,  his  holdings 
therefore  embracing  -i\-  hundred  and  eighty  acres.  His  death  occurred  on  the  29th  of  June, 
1907,  and  in  his  passing  the  community  lost  one  of  its  most  prosperous  agriculturists  and 
honored  pioneer  settlers. 

Mr.  Nordstrom  was  twice  married.  By  his  first  wife,  whom  he  wedded  in  1871,  he  had 
three   children,   namely:      Jonas,  Nannie   and    Hilda.      (In   the   lid   of  July.   1SS3,   he   was  again 

married,  his   S aid   union    being   with    Miss  Matilda    Anderson,  a   daughter  of  Ander   George. 

To  them  were  bom  the  following  children:  Amanda,  Tekla,  Magnus.  Sclma,  Nels,  August 
and  Hedleigh.  Mr.  Nordstrom  gave  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  ably 
served  as  treasurer  of  the  school  board  for  a  number  of  years.    He  was  a  devoted  member  of 


L176  HISTORY  OF  SOL' HI   DAKOTA 

the   Mission   Friends   church,  a   branch   of  the   Lutheran  denomination,  and  exemplified   its 
teachings  in  Ins  daily  life. 

Magnus  Noid-tmin,  a  son  of  Jonas  Xordstiom,  is  now  managing  the  family  estate  and 
cultivates  five  hundred  and  twenty  acres  of  the  land,  leasing  the  remaining  quarter  section. 
Be  employs  the  most  modem  and  practical  methods  in  the  conduct  of  his  agricultural  interests 
and  in  connection  with  the  cultivation  of  cereals  also  feeds  fifty  head  oi  cattle  and  one  hun- 
nd  twenty-five  head  of  hogs,  He  is  widely  recognized  as  a  public-spirited  and  valued 
young  citizen  of  his  community  and  since  his  twenty-first  year  has  served  as  chairman  of  the 
School  board,  fn  the  locality  which  has  always  been  his  home  he  has  many  warm  friends 
and  an  extensive  circle  of  acquaintances. 


GUSTAV  A.  GRANT. 


i.u-dnv    A.  Grant,  a  native  of  Norway,  has  found  in  South  Dakota  a  land  of  opportunity 
and  has  wisely   taken  advantage  of  the  chances  here  afforded  to  the  industrious  agriculturist, 

\-   a    result    he   is   now    one  of   the   representative  men  of  Minnehaha  county.     His   farm   is 

ituated  hi  Highland  township  and  his  up-to-date  methods  of  agriculture  insure  him 
bountiful  crops.  Ee  was  born  on  the  4th  of  March,  1S60,  in  Norway,  a  son  of  A.  L.  and 
Sophia  II.  Grant.  The  father  came  to  the  United  States  in  1870  and  first  located  in  Chicago, 
where  he  worked  until  the  great  fire  of  1871,  when  he  removed  to  Marseilles,  Illinois, 
remaining  there  for  a  short  time.  The  family,  consisting  of  the  mother  and  four  sons,  left 
Norwaj  in  is;:;,  joining  the  lather  in  this  country.  In  the  year  1.ST4  a  removal  was  made 
to  v"iilli  Dakota,  where  the  father  homesteaded  the  southwest  quarter  of  section  lid,  High- 
land township,  lie  also  took  up  a  tree  claim,  the  southeast  quarter  of  section  24,  Logan 
town-hip,  which  he  farmed  until  1892,  when  a  brother  of  the  subject  of  this  review  took 
charge.  The  father  was  a  carpenter  by  trade  and  did  some  work  along  that  line  besides 
developing  his  farm  holdings.  He  was  one  of  the  oldest  pioneers  of  his  section  of  Minne- 
haha COUntj  and  often  related  many  interesting  accounts  of  the  pioneer  days.  lie  was 
compelled  to  haul  his  grain  by  oxen  to  Worthington.  Minnesota,  in  order  to  lind  a  market 
and  the  trip  consumed  a  week's  time.  Although  he  and  the  other  pioneer  farmers  of  the 
state  worked  under  great  disadvantages  due  to  frontier  conditions  ol  life  thej  did  not 
di      tir,   mil    persevered,  and   the   present  generation   is  enjoying   the   results  of  their   labor. 

\.  I..  Grant  passed  awaj  in  March,  1910,  at  the  age  oi  eightj  two,  having  survived  his 
wife  foi    three  years,  her  demise  occurring  February  20,   ran;. 

Gu   ii.     \.  Grant  attended   the  scl Is  of   Norway    in   his  early   youth  and   after  arriving 

iii    the    I  ii i t >  <  1    States    attended    the    country    schools    and    the    Marseilles    (111.)    grammar 

cl I       lie    was    also    a    Student     in    the    Seminary    located    at    Red    Wing,    Minnesota.      Alter 

leaving   scl I   lie  taught    until    L892,  when  he  began   farming.     In    L884   he  had  purchased  a 

relinquishment  on  Bection  in  and  this  he  developed  and  improved,  later  selling  it.  lie  now 
farms  tin-  northwest  quarter  and  the  north  hall  oi  the  northeast  quarter  of  section  19, 
belonging  to  in-  father-in-law.  As  he  has  prospered  he  has  purchased  land,  now  owning 
hall    of    section    :;u    and    also    the    southwest    quarter    of    section    25,    Logan    township,    all    of 

which    i      valuable   and    highly    improved    land.      lie    bought    the    la-l    aliened    farm    in    L909 

and  paid  for  it  the  sum  ol  twelve  thousand  dollars,  lie  engages  in  stock-raising  to  sonic 
extent,  having  forty  live  cattle,  twelve  horses  and  sixty-live  hogs,  but   his  chief  dependence 

i-   n| field  mops.     Aside   from   his   extensive    farming    interests   he   is  connected   with   the 

and    financial    life   of   the   countj    a-   a   stockholder  and   secretary   of   the    Farmers 

Elevator   I  pany   at.  Sherman,  as   treasurer  of  the   Highland   Creamery,  of   which   he  was 

oni    oi    i rganizers  and  oi  which   he  served  as  secretary  for  twelve  years,  as  director  of 

the    Home    National    Hank   of    Dell    Rapids,  and   as   director   and    president    oi   the   Sherman 

tat<     Bit  hi"   been  elected   its  chief  executive  in  January,   L915. 

Mr.   to  i  ni     was   married    September   30,    1891,    to    Miss    [ngeborg   Tofte,  a    daughter   of 
0.  II.  and  te.     Ilm    family  came  to  South  Dakota   in    1874,  but   they   left    Norway 

at   the  same  that    Mr.  Grant's  family  emigrated  do  the  United  States.     Mr.  Tofte  buill 

the   first   frame    I  n    Highland   township,   the   lumber  being  shipped    from  Chicago  and 

aauled    bj     wa m    Vermillion,   South    Dakota.     He   passed  away  June    16,   1907,   when 


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in  his  eighty-fifth  year,  his  birth  having  occurred  September  22,  1822.  His  wife,  who  was 
born  June  30,  1821,  is  still  living  at  the  age  of  ninety-four  years  and  makes  her  home 
with  her  son-in-law,  Mr.  Grant.  She  is  quite  active  and  assists  with  the  housework.  Mr. 
Tofte  was  highly  esteemed  in  his  community  and  his  widow  is  honored  and  respected  by 
all  with  whom  she  is  brought  in  contact.  Mr.  and  Mrs  Grant  have  become  the  parents 
of  the  following  children:  Obed,  born  October  12,  1896;  Serene  Josephine,  born  October 
21,  1899;  Helen  Sophia,  born  May  11,  1902;  and  Hilda  Serene,  who  died  in  1894,  in  infancy. 
The  family  belong  to  the  Hauge  Evangelical  Lutheran  church  of  America  and  do  all  in 
their  power  to   further  its  interests. 

Mr.  Grant  is  a  republican  in  his  political  allegiance  and  has  served  as  town  clerk 
since  885.  He  was  township  assessor  for  a  year  and  has  been  on  the  district  school  board 
for  many  years.  He  is  one  of  the  well-to-do  and  progressive  farmers  of  the  county  and  his 
well  improved  and  modern  farm  with  its  convenient  residence  is  in  striking  contrast  to  the 
wild  land  and  pioneer  dwelling  of  the  homestead  of  the  '70s.  In  those  days  it  was  necessary 
to  walk  to  Dell  Rapids  for  mail,  but  now  it  is  delivered  daily  at  the  door.  Changes  in 
other  lines  have  been  correspondingly  great  and  it  is  a  source  of  pride  to  Mr.  Grant  that 
he  himself  lias  had  a  share  in  bringing  about  the  transformation  of  South  Dakota  from  a 
frontier  region  to  a  prosperous  and  highly  developed  farming  state. 


THOMAS  NAUGHTON. 


Thomas  Naughton  is  a  prominent  farmer  of  Lake  county  and  an  early  pioneer  settler 
of  South  Dakota.  He  was  born  in  Nevada,  Iowa,  June  24.  1865.  and  is  of  Irish  lineage.  His 
father,  Michael  Naughton,  was  a  native  of  County  Galway,  Ireland,  and  on  crossing  the 
Atlantic  to  America  in  1846  landed  at  Boston,  Massachusetts.  He  soon  afterward  engaged  in 
railway  contracting  and  did  extensive  work  on  various  railways  from  the  Atlantic  coast  to  the 
Dakotas.  He  arrived  in  Dakota  territory  in  the  early  '60s  and  hauled  lumber  for  some  of 
the  first  frame  buildings  erected  in  Yankton.  In  1869  he  took  up  his  abode  upon  a  farm  in 
Union  county  and  there  remained  an  honored  and  valued  citizen  until  1896,  when  he  retired 
from  active  farm  work  and  made  an  extended  visit  to  his  native  land.  When  he  again  came 
to  America  he  removed  to  the  home  of  his  son  in  Lake  county  there  spending  his  remaining 
days,  his  death  occurring  in  1900  when  he  had  reached  the  age  of  eighty-five  years.  His 
wife,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of  Mary  Bodkin  was  also  a  native  of  Ireland  and  died  in 
1877.  Five  of  their  children  lived  to  adult  age  and  the  three  who  survive  are  Thomas,  Mark, 
and  Patrick,  the  last  named  being  a  resident  of  Sioux  City,  Iowa. 

Thomas  Naughton  attended  the  public  schools  in  the  various  localities  into  which  his 
father's  business  called  the  family  and  subsequently  pursued  a  course  in  the  Sioux  City 
Business  College.  When  fourteen  years  of  age  he  became  identified  with  the  railway  con- 
tracting business,  which  he  followed  through  the  succeeding  eighteen  years,  and  in  more  recent 
years  he  has  executed  several  important  construction  contracts.  In  1896  he  retired  from  that 
business  to  take  charge  of  his  father's  farm  in  Union  county  and  the  following  year  he 
removed  to  Chester,  Lake  county,  to  assume  the  management  of  a  farm  belonging  to  his 
father-in-law,  Edward  Fitzgerald,  who  was  one  of  the  pioneer  settlers  of  Union  county.  Mr. 
Naughton  has  since  continued  in  the  successful  operation  of  this  farm,  which  he  devotes  to  the 
general  production  of  grain  and  the  raising  of  shorthorn  cattle  and  Duroc  hogs.  He  is  also  a 
stockholder  in  the  Colton  Telephone  Company  and  the  Chester  Creamery  Company.  In  business 
his  judgment  is  sound,  his  enterprise  unfaltering  and  his  determination  enables  him  to  carry 
forward  to  successful  completion  whatever  he  undertakes. 

On  the  17th  of  May,  1896,  Mr.  Naughton  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Catherine  Eliza- 
beth Fitzgerald,  her  parents  being  Edward  and  Julia  (Jordan  I  Fitzgerald,  long  prominent 
residents  of  Union  county.  Edward  Fitzgerald  passed  away  in  1910,  at  the  age  of  sixty-one 
years,  but  his  widow  survives  and  yet  makes  her  home  in  Union  county.  To  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Naughton  have  been  born  eleven  children,  namely:  Mary  Myrtle:  Irene  Margaret;  Julia 
Ann;  Catherine  Elizabeth;  Michael;  Edward;  Thomas,  who  is  deceased;  Helen  Theresa; 
Delia  Veronica;  Dennis  Daniel;  and  Patrick. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Naughton  is  a  democrat  and  broad  reading  keeps  him  conversant 

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11  .,,>  HISTORY  I  iF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

with  the  questions  and  issues  oi  the  day.  He  has  served  for  several  years  on  the  township 
board  and  has  also  been  a  merabei  <>i  the  school  hoard.  Fraternally  lie  is  connected  with  the 
Improved  Ordei    pi    Red   Men  and   with   the   Knights  of  Columbus,  the  latter  indicating  Ins 

relig b  faith  to  be  thai  of  the  Catholic  church.    He  belongs  to  St.  .Joseph's  Catholic  church 

and  was  •  oi   the  liberal  contributors  to  the  new  Huntimer  parish  church  and  has  been  a 

generous  supporter  of  its  charitable  work.  He  finds  recreation  in  hunting  and  fishing  and  is 
fond  ol  good  driving  horses.  He  is  a  patron  of  all  healthful  outdoor  sports  and  moreover  he 
is  an  advocate  and  active  supporter  of  progressive  movements  for  the  public  good. 


i:i:i;\T  G.  FLAAMOE. 


Bemi  G.  Flaamoe,  a  worthy  native  son  of  Minnehaha  county,  lias  spent  his  entire-  life 
on  the  farm  where  he  was  Ih.iii.  on  section  20,  Sverdrup  township,  and  is  now  the  owner  of 
two  hundred  and  forty-seven  acres  of  rich  and  productive  land.  His  natal  day  was  February 
|s.  is;  ..  and  In-  i-  a  son  oi  Jens  and  Margaret  Flaamoe.  The  father,  who  emigrated  from 
Norwaj  to  the  United  states  in  L866,  first  took  up  his  abode  in  Minnesota  ami  three  years 
later  came  to  South  Dakota  by  wagon,  Locating  on  a  homestead  tract  as  one  of  the  pioneer 
agriculturists  of  this  section.  As  the  years  passed  and  his  financial  resources  increased,  owing 
to  his  untiring  industry  and  capable  management,  he  extended  the  boundaries  of  his  place 
by  purchase  until  it  embraced  two  hundred  and  forty-seven  acres.  His  demise  incurred  in 
the  fall  of  Kill,  and  his  wife  died  April  9,  1915,  at  the  age  of  eighty-two  years,  .lens  Flaamoe 
had  been  a  resident  of  his  community  for  more  than  four  decades  and  his  loss  was  sincerely 
mourned  as  that  of  a  worthy  pioneer  and  respected  citizen. 

Bern!  G,  Flaamoe  obtained  his  education  in  the  graded  and  high  schools  ami  linn  turned 
his  attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits,  assisting  his  father  in  the  operation  of  the  home 
place,  which  came  into  his  possession  at  the  time  of  the  latter's  death.  He  has  improved  the 
property  to  a  considerable  extent  and  has  purchased  eighty-seven  acres  more.  Sin-cess  has 
rewarded  his  well  directed  efforts  as  an  agriculturist,  ami  he  is  today  in  control  of  a  valuable 
property  which  reflects  everywhere  the  care  and  supervision  he  bestows  upon  it. 

Mr.  Flaamoe  is  a  republican  in  his  political  views  but  when  exercising  his  right  of  franchise 
considers  the  litness  of  a  candidate  as  of  more  importance  than  his  party  affiliation.  His 
religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Lutheran  church.  He  is  progressive, 
enterprising  and  ambitious,  and  his  substantial  characteristics  have  gained  him  the  warm 
regard  and  unqualfied  trust  of  his  fellow  townsmen. 


WILLIAM   CLAKKSLAX. 


William  (  larksean,  a  farmer  and  stockman  living  at  Wentwoith,  Lake  county,  was  born 
near  Niagara  Falls,  New  York,  January  5,  L861,  a  son  of  Frederick  and  Sophia  (Bauman) 
(  larksean,  both  natives  oi  Germany.  On  leaving  New  York  the  family  went  to  Kewaunee, 
Wisconsin,    where   the    lather    is   now    widely   known   as   a    wealthy    farmer   and   dairyman    and 

a    promineni    figure  in  com lion   with   political   ami   public  affairs.     His  wife  has  passed 

away.     Their  family  numbered  eighl   children,  two  of  whom  arc  residents  of  South   Dakota 
Elmer  <  larksean  making  his  home  in  Moody  county. 

William  Clarksean,  the  third  in  order  of  birth,  acquired  a  public-school  education  at 
Sandi  Lav.  Wisconsin,  and  later  resided  for  a  time  at  Pecatonica,  Illinois,  whence  he  removed 
to  Primghar,  Iowa,  where  he  was  successfully  engaged  in  farming  until  1910.  Thai  year  wit.- 
m  .din  arrival  in  Wentworth,  South  Dakota.  He  purchased  his  present  farm,  which  he  hafl 
ma. I-  on,   mi  Lake  county's  most  highly  improved  and  well  conducted  faun  properties,  operated 

i   modern  lines  of  agriculture.     Me  raises  various  crops  and  also  engages  in  the 

breedh  -    ed    Durham  rattle  and   Poland  China   hogs.     In  addition  to  his  other  inter- 

,    i      ,  ockholder  of  tin-   Farmers   Elevator  Company  of  Wentworth,  of  which   be  is 

Berving   lot    the  fifth  term  as  president. 

In     I -mi     Mr.    Clarksean    was    united    in    marriage    to    Miss    Rika    Bauman,    of    Kewaunee 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1181 

county,  Wisconsin,  a  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Dorothy  Baumaii,  and  they  have  become  the 
parents  of  seven  children:  Robert  Frederick;  Mamie,  the  wife  of  Lyman  Penning;  Dora 
Martha;  Henry;  Nettie;  Elmer:  and  Frederick.  The  family  are  members  of  the  German 
Lutheran  church  and  Mrs.  Clarksean  takes  a  very  active  and  helpful  interest  in  church  and 
charitable  work. 

Politically   Mr.   Clarksean    is   a   republican   and  has  served   as   a    member   of   the   township 

board.     He  is   a  stalwart   advocate   of   the    vement   fur   improved   public    highways   and   of 

other  plans  and  projects  tor  advancing  the  general  welfare.  He  belongs  to  Wentworth  Lodge, 
No.  156,  1.  0.  0.  F.,  and  the  Modern  Woodmen  camp,  while  his  religious  belief  is  that  of  the 
German  Lutheran  church.  His  success  has  been  due  to  hard  work  and  good  business  manage- 
ment together  with  the  adoption  of  modern  methods  of  farming  and  the  use  of  the  latest  im- 
proved farm  equipments  and  machinery.  The  buildings  upon  his  place  are  modern  in 
construction  and  his  farm  is  a  splendidly  improved  property  lacking  in  none  of  the  twentieth 
century   conveniences. 


CHARLES  A.   (STEWART. 

Charles  A.  Stewart,  cashier  of  the  Stockmans  Bank,  is  a  respected  resilient  of  Hot 
Springs  and  is  proving  a  worthy  son  of  his  father,  Dr.  Alexander  8.  Stewart,  who  did  much 
for  the  early  development  of  the  city.  His  birth  occurred  at  Tecumseh,  Nebraska,  on  the 
7th  of  November,  1873,  and  the  father  was  born  in  Switzerland  county,  Indiana,  August  2, 
1839,  but  as  a  boy  removed  with  his  parents  to  Winterset,  Iowa,  and  acquired  his  preparatory 
education  at  the  Iowa  Wesleyan  Academy.  His  preparation  for  his  profession  was  made 
in  a  medical  college  at  Cincinnati,  which  conferred  upon  him  the  degree  of  M.  D.  in  1864. 
He  .served  for  eighteen  months  as  a  lieutenant  in  Company  E,  Second  Nebraska  Cavalry, 
in  the  Civil  war  and  had  the  good  fortune  to  escape  sickness  and  wounds.  He  began  prac- 
tice in  Pawnee  county.  Nebraska,  and  soon  after  settling  there  became  prominently  identified 
with  public  affairs,  being  one  of  the  leaders  in  the  republican  party.  He  was  a  member  of 
the  last  territorial  council  and  the  first  state  senate  of  Nebraska,  and  in  1870  was  a  state 
representative.  The  following  year  he  was  a  member  of  the  constitutional  convention  and 
in  1877  was  appointed  register  of  the  land  office  at  Deadwood,  Dakota,  by  President  Hayes. 
Accepting  that  position  he  removed  to  Deadwood  and  discharged  the  duties  devolving  upon 

him  for  four  and  a  half  years.     In  1882  he  settled  in  Hot  Springs,  which   remained   his  1 e 

until  his  death,  and  in  connection  with  four  other  men  he  organized  a  company  which  platted 
the  town  of  Hot  Springs.  He  was  elected  to  the  last  territorial  legislature  ami  introduced 
the  bill  to  locate  the  State  Old  Soldiers  Home  at  Hot  Springs.  Although  there  was  con- 
siderable opposition,  his  generalship  was  siieh  that  the  bill  was  passed  and  a  good  appro- 
priation secured.  During  the  long  years  of  his  residence  in  Hot  Springs  he  was  intimately 
connected  with  many  movements  that  resulted  in  the  progress  and  advancement  of  the  city 
i nd  served  as  mayor  of  that  municipality.  He  continued  active  in  the  real-estate  business 
for  many  years  ami  his  activities  were  a  benefit  to  the  public  as  well  as  to  himself,  as  he 
planned  his  operations  with  a  view  to  the  larger  development  of  the  city.  He  was  state 
commander  of  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic  and  belonged  to  n  number  of  fraternal  orders. 
While  still  a  resident  of  Nebraska  he  was  superintendent  of  the  State  Insane  Hospital  there 
and  proved  an  able  executive.  His  religious  faith  was  that  of  the  Christian  ehureh.  He 
passed  away  in  Hot  Springs  in  January.  1911,  anil  his  widow,  who  bore  the  maiden  name  of 
Mary  A.  Woods  and  was  horn  in  Jefferson  county.  Indiana,  in  1851,  still  resides  in  that  city. 
They  were  the  parents  of  four  children:  One  who  died  in  childhood;  Blanche,  the  wife  of 
William  H.  Stanley,  of  whom  mention  is  made  elsewhere  in  this  wink:  Charles  A.,  of  tins 
review;  and  Harry,  who  passed  away  in  Hot  Springs  at  the  age  of  twenty-five  years. 

(  harles   A.    Stewart    entered    the    Black   Hills   College   of   Hot    Spring-   alter    completing    a 

course  in  the  common  -el Is  and  in  securing  an  excellent  education  laid  the  foundation   for 

his  later  success  in  life.  Upon  leaving  school  he  was  employed  in  the  postoffice  and  con- 
tinued there  for  ten  years,  at  the  end  of  which  time  he  entered  the  Stockman's  Bank  of  Hot 
Springs  as  assistant  cashier.  After  serving  for  three  years  in  that  capacity  he  was  elected 
cashier  of  that  institution,  which  office  he  has  since  held.     All  that  he  does  is  characterized 


1182  HIST<  )RY  I  IF  S<  >UTH   DAKOl  \ 

by  energy,  efficiency  and  sound  judgment  and  his  management  of  the  affairs  of  the  Stock- 
man's liiink  lias  resulted  in  its  prosperity  and  growth.  His  advice  is  often  sought  and 
followed  in  financial  matters  and  he  is  justlj  arr.nmt.-d  one  of  the  leaders  in  hanking  circles 
in  1,1-  ieeti  «  oi  the  state.  He  is  halt  owner  of  the  Evans  Plunge,  which  is  the  leading  bath 
and  plunge  ol   II"'    Springs  and  also  owns  considerable  land  in  this  state. 

Mr.  Stewart   was  married  October   I.   L904,  Miss  Isabel  Dunn,  a  native  of  Deadwood  and 

a  daughter  of  William  and  Estella     .links)  Dunn,  becoming  his  wife.    Her  father  was  born  in 

Minnesota  and  her  mother  in  Nebraska,  but  both  removed  to  the  Black  Hills  district  in  early 

man      pears   Mr.   Dunn   was  chief  of  the  Deadwood  police  force  and  died   in  the 

about    1892.      His   widow    survives   and    is   still    living   in    Deadwood.      Mr.   and   Mrs. 

,,:,     li,     parents   oi    two   children:      Duncan  A.,   bum  January    11,    L907;    and    Mary 

Belle,  whose  birth  occurred  on  the  24th  of  September,  1913. 

Mr.  Stewart   is  a  loyal  republican  and  is  at  present  city  treasurer  of  Hot  Springs,  serving 

,,iii  term.     Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Benevolent  Protective  Order  of  Elks 

and  the   hid.  pen.!,  in    Order  oi   odd   fellows.     Although  he  is  always   ready  to  cooperate  in 

aents    foi    the   good  of  the   public,  his  time  is  largely  given  to  his  duties  as  cashier  of 

tin     Stockman's    Bank,   as    he    feels   that    in    so   doing   he    is   not   only    serving    his    individual 

i     but  those  of  the  community  as  well,  since  the  prosperity  and  solidity  of  the  banks 

of  a  city  have  much  to  do  with  its  welfare. 


WILLIAM  OSCAR  KNIGHT. 

William  Oscar  Knight,  a  prominent  attorney  of  Wakonda,  has  represented  his  district 
in  the  slate  legislature  and  is  now  mayor  of  his  city.  He  was  born  in  Muncie,  Indiana. 
November  30,  L875,  a  son  of  John  B.  and  Elizabeth  (Johnson)  Knight,  both  of  whom  were 
born  in  Virginia.  About  1857  they  removed  to  Indiana,  where  the  father  fanned  for  a  num- 
ber of  years  but  is  now  living  retired  in  Wakonda,  this  state,  having  come  to  South  Dakota 
in  L881.  lb-  took  up  a  homestead  three  miles  west  of  Wakonda  and  operated  his  one  hundred 
and  sixty  aires  until  his  retirement  from  active  life  in  L899.  His  wife  passed  away  in 
that  year.  They  were  the  parents  of  eight  children:  Martha,  the  wife  of  Frank  Gray,  of 
Los  Angeles,  California;  John  II.,  of  Eagle  Grove,  Iowa;  Laura,  the  deceased  wife  of  C.  W. 
Hammond,  of  Loll  Morgan,  Colorado;  Lewis  E.,  a  hardware  merchant  of  Fleming,  Colorado; 
fannie  I!.,  the  wife  of  J.  G.  Roach,  who  is  engaged  in  merchandising  in  that  city;  William 
Oscar,  ..I  this  review  ;  Minnie,  the  wile  of  E,  J.  Rudel,  a  merchant  of  Fleming,  Colorado;  and 
Albert    W.,   deceased. 

William  O.   Knight    was   reared   upon  his   father's  farm   near   Wakonda   and   was  a    -.Indent 

in  the  public  s.l Is  until  lie  reached  (he  age  of  fifteen.     He  then  went  to  Fremont,  Nebraska, 

and  attended  a  normal  school  there,  graduating  in  the  scientific  course  in  19(10.  The  next 
five  years  were  spent,  in  teaching  school  and  in  studying  law  during  his  spare  time.     He  sub- 

sequently  entered  the  law  department  of  the  University  of  South  Dakota  and  in  L907  that 

institution   conferred  upon   him   the    LL.  P.  degree.     One   month   later   he  was  admitted   to  the 

bar  of  the  state  and  came  immediately  to  Wakonda.  where  he  opened   an  office  and   where  he 

i. .e    remained    in    practice.      He   has  gained    recognition   as   one   of   the   leaders   of   the  bar 

iii    In-   section   oi  the  state  and  such  is  the  confide) I    the  public   ill  his  ability   that  he  has 

been  called  to  public  office,  lie  served  as  a  member  of  the  twelfth  legislature  of  South 
Dakota  but  declined  renomination.  For  six  years  he  was  town  clerk  and  has  been  city  attor- 
ney ever  since  settling  in  Wakonda,  lie  is  at  present  mayor  of  that  city  and  is  giving  it  a 
prog  i  iive  and  efficient  administration.  He  is  connected  with  Hie  Wakonda  Light.  Lower  & 
.  .m>  ..i  which  he  is  a  stockholder  and  director,  and  has  been  a  prominent  factor 
in  determining  the  policy  ol   that   concern,  of  which  he  was  one  of  the  incorporators. 

Mi     Knight    was  married    February   28,  190:!,  to  Miss  Gertrude  Rudel,  a   sister  oi   L.  J. 

Rudel    ml     i     laughter   oi    Leonard    and    Mary    (Lantzer)    Rudel.      Mrs.  Knight,    is  a   native   of 

:  ii.    and    by    her   marriage   has   heroine   the   mother   of   five   children:      M.   Dorcas,  born 

NTovember  29,    1903;   William  0.,  Jr.,  born   November    19,  1905;   Lillian,  born  .Inly  30,  190S; 

Donald,  who  died       hi  n   eleven   months  of  age;   and  Gordon  P..  born  July   12,   191::. 

Mi,    Knight     '      largely    independent    in    politics,   giving   his   support   to   those   measures 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1185 

which  he  deems  most  truly  progressive.  He  has  taken  a  deep  interest  in  everything  relating 
to  the  public  schools  and  is  now  serving  as  chairman  of  the  school  board.  He  is  quite  well 
known  in  fraternal  circles,  has  held  all  of  the  chairs  in  the  local  subordinate  lodge  of  the 
Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  has  taken  the  grand  lodge  degrees.  He  also  belongs  to 
the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  is  state  escort  in  that  order  and  was  a  delegate  to  the 
national  convention  held  in  Toledo,  Ohio.  His  wife  is  a  member  of  the  Kebekahs  and  is 
quite  active  in  the  women's  clubs  of  Wakonda.  When  a  student  in  the  law  school  Mr.  Knight 
was  one  of  a  team  of  three  who  won  the  first  debate  outside  of  the  state  for  the  State  Uni- 
versity of  South  Dakota,  the  opposing  team  being  that  of  the  University  of  Iowa.  He  finds 
his  chief  diversion  in  motoring  but  the  greater  part  of  his  time  and  attention  is  given  to  his 
practice  as  an  attorney  and  his  duties  as  mayor  oi   Wakonda. 


JOHN  ATKINSON,  M.  D. 


Dr.  John  Atkinson,  now  located  at  Lewistown,  Montana,  was  formerly  one  of  the  suc- 
cessful  and  highly  respected  members  of  the  medical  profession  at  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota, 
where  he  began  practice  in  1909.  He  was  born  in  Ireland  in  1872  and  is  a  son  of  John  and 
Elizabeth  (Nixon)  Atkinson.  He  acquired  his  early  education  in  his  native  country  and  in 
1887  came  to  America,  locating  in  Canada.  He  took  his  high  school  course  in  Winnipeg, 
Manitoba,  and  later  entered  the  University  of  North  Dakota,  where  he  remained  two  years. 
Following  this  he  spent  one  year  in  Maealester  College  at  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  and  then 
entered  the  College  of  Physicians  &  Surgeons  at  Keokuk,  Iowa,  from  which  he  received  his 
degree  of  M.  D.  in  1903.  He  is  a  man  of  ambition,  energy  and  resource,  as  is  evidenced  by 
the  fact  that  he  earned  all  of  the  money  for  his  extensive  education. 

Dr.  Atkinson  began  the  practice  of  his  profession  in  Donaldson,  Iowa,  where  he  remained 
for  one  year  and  three  months,  later  removing  to  Spencer,  South  Dakota,  where  he  spent 
five  years  and  nine  months.  On  the  17th  of  July,  1909,  he  came  to  Aberdeen,  South  Dakota, 
where  he  remained  for  some  time  but  is  now  practicing  his  profession  in  Lewistown,  Montana, 
making  a  specialty  of  diseases  of  the  eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat.  The  consensus  of  public 
opinion  regarding  his  professional  skill  is  altogether  favorable,  for  it  is  well  known  that  he 
is  a  careful  and  conscientious  physician.  He  is  a  member  of  the  American  Medical  Associ- 
ation and  the  county  and  state  medical  societies  and  his  ability  is  widely  recognized  in  the 
profession. 

On  the  23d  of  October,  1897,  Dr.  Atkinson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Hazel  E. 
Hamitt,  of  Spencer,  South  Dakota.  He  has  made  an  excellent  professional  record,  as  is  indi- 
cated by  the  practice  now  accorded  him,  and  he  is,  moreover,  known  as  a  progressive  and 
public-spirited  citizen. 


ANDREW  P.  BRENDE. 


Andrew  P.  Brende,  a  representative  agriculturist  and  foremost  citizen  of  Minnehaha 
county,  owns  and  operates  a  farm  comprising  three  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  valuable 
land  on  section  9,  Mapleton  township.  Ilis  birth  occurred  in  Norway  on  the  4th  of  June, 
1863,  his  parents  being  Paul  and  Ingri  Brende.  The  mother  passed  away  in  that  country, 
and  in  1869  or  1870  the  father  emigrated  to  the  United  States  with  his  two  sons,  locating 
first  in  Goodhue  county,  Minnesota.  At  the  end  of  about  a  year,  however,  he  came  to  South 
Dakota,  homestoading  a  quarter  of  section  21,  Mapleton  township,  Minnehaha  county,  lying 
in  the  Big  Sioux  valley,  which  has  the  richest  and  most  fertile  land  in  the  state.  On  that 
farm  Paul  Brende  spent  the  remainder  of  his  life,  passing  away  about  1909,  in  the  eightieth 
year  of  his  age.  The  period  of  his  residence  in  Minnehaha  county  covered  almost  four 
decades  and  he  gained  an  extensive  and  favorable  acquaintance  throughout   the  community. 

Andrew  P.  Brende  was  reared  at  home  and  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  attended 
the  common  schools.  "Temples  of  learning"  in  tins  slate  were  yet  but  primitive  and  he 
received  only  three  months'  instruction  yearly  in  a.  log  building  belonging  to  James   Berg.     In 


ll86  HISTORY  i  IF    Si  >l  Til    DAKOTA 

.11  of  1884,  when  twenty-one  years  o(   age,  he  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Ellen 
llu-l.v.  a  native  ol   Norway.     In  the  following  spring   In-  started  ,,ut   as  an  agriculturist   on 

a unt.   purchasing   one  hundred   and   twenty   acres  of  his   presenl    borne   farm   in 

Mapleton   township.     Subsequently    he   extended  the  boundaries  of   his   place   by   additional 
purchase  .en, I  no*  owns  three  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  some  of  the  finest  land  in  Minne- 
county.     Be  has   managed  the  property  practically  and  intelligently  and  in  his  under- 
takings   as    an    agriculturist     has    won    well    merited    and    enviable    success.      The    Baltic 
erative   Lumbei    Company   numbers  him   among   its  stockholders. 

To  Mi.  and  Mrs.  Brende  have  been  born  ten  children,  as  follows:  Ida;  Minnie;  Emma, 
who  gave  hei  hand  in  marriage  to  Bennie  Moe,  an  agriculturist  of  Sverdrup  township; 
Maria;   Peter;   Alma;   Amelia;   Clara;    Inez;   and   Elmer. 

M,  Brende  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  is  now  serving 
for  the  Beventh  year  as  a  member  of  the  town  board.  He  has  also  been  a  member  of  the 
school  board  for  several  years,  ever  proving  a  conscientious  and  capable  public  official. 
ligious  faith  is  indicated  bj  hi-  membership  in  the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church,  to 
which  his  wife  and  children  also  In-long  and  which  he  served  for  some  years  as  a  member  of 
trustees.  Hi-  many  excellent  characteristics  have  given  him  high  standing 
in   the  community,  and  he  is   accounted   a   substantial   and    hading   citizen. 


BEN   P.   HOOVER. 


Ben  P.  Hoover  was  horn  in  Wayne.  Wisconsin,  in  L854;  came  to  Dakota  territory  in 
isri;  and  located  permanently  at  Tort  Bennett,  in  1876.  He  engaged  in  stock-raising  and 
government  contracts  until  1879,  when  he  moved  to  Fort  Sully  and  was  in  charge  of  a  post 
t,  (del        ton    until    L883.     He  held  the  office  of  county  commissioner  of  Sully  county   from 

.  until  Januarj  I,  L885;  was  a  member  of  the  constitutional  convention  held  at  Huron 
in  t883;  was  appointed  United  States  court  commissioner  by  Judge  A.  J.  Edgerton  and  held 
the  office  until  Cleveland  was  inaugurated  in  1885.  He  continued  in  stock  raising  until 
l893j  located  in  Gettysburg,  was  reappointed  United  States  court  commissioner  by  Judge 
Edgerton  and  resigned  when  John  E.  (inland  (democrat)  was  appointed  United  States 
circuit    judge  for  South  Dakota. 

Vftei  the  defalcation  of  W.  W.  Taylor  in  L885,  Mr.  Hoover  was  appointed  receiver  oi 
the  G  ttj  burg  State  Bank.  From  1891  to  1910  he  was  employed  as  legislative  representa- 
tive foi  the  i  bicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  and  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railway  Com- 
panies;   and  the   American  and    United    States   Express  C pi is   and   the    Western    I  n 

P8]  l pany.     He  was  presented  with  a  gold  watch  by  the  members  of  the  legislature 

.,,   , i the    ession  in   1901,  and  a  diamond  ring  at  the  close  of  the  session  of  L903. 

Of   bis    legi  lative   work   the  correspondent   of  the   St.   Paul    Dispatch  has   the   following 

to   say: 

"His  effectiveness  i-  in  hi-  ability  to  pick  up  the  strings  from  other  mens  broken  pack- 

a tore  thi    wreckage  to  the  hand  of  its  owner  and  in  Borne  way  to  weave  into  the 

ol   the  string  the  tics  of  a  comi interest.     Ben  Hoover  knows  the  purposes  of  the 

etivc  men  by  knowing  the  humblest  of  men,  bell  hoys,  hark  drivers,  janitors,  clerks 
enators  and  representatives,  boards  and  state  officers  arc  all  alike  to  him, 
and  from  each  he  learns  something  about  the  other  fellow. 

uttered  here  ha    a  be! g  on  something  there,  and  Ben  Hoover  gets  that  word, 

t  with    thei    word  idea  or  a  desire  some  other  place;   he  pieces  the  seg- 

ther;  it  finally  becomes  the  one  important  siring,  it.  touches  all  interests. 

"Knowledge    not  force,  is  power,  and  that   is  where  Ben  Hoover  is  more  powerful  than 

ocation  of  a   professi .1  lobbyist  which  he  has  reduced  to  a  science.     By 

his  I   picking  up  here  a  little  and  there  a  little  he  knows  more  of  the  characteristics 

p  oi   the  legislature  on  the  opening  day  than  any  other  man.  and  he  has 

obabl        ived    more   new    and    untried    mbers    from    embarrassment   through    then-   own 

j„e)  pi  in-,    othei    man. 

"More   than   this,   he   protects   the    men   who   favor   his   interests   as  well  as  those   ot   the 
coi, tion  ii      '"Is.      It    is    claimed    that    no   one    ever   heard    a    threat,    pass    Ben 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1187 

Hoover's  lips.  He  is  not  a  destroyer,  but  a  builder.  There  is  scarcely  an  educational  or 
other  institution,  or  an  important  act  of  legislature,  or  a  public  policy  in  the  realm  of  the 
state  that  does  not  bear  some  mark  of  his  indefatigable  labor,  his  effort  as  a  builder.  Ben 
Hoover  is  a  lobbyist,  perhaps  the  most  effective  legislative  agent  now  or  ever  in  the  state, 
but  among  133  members  of  the  legislature,  and  seventy-five  elective  and  appointive  officers, 
clerks  and  chaplains  there  is  no  personal  enemy." 

He  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  blue  lodge  and  Eastern  Star  Chapter  at  Gettysburg, 
South  Dakota;  the  Royal  Arch  Chapter  at  Faulkton,  South  Dakota;  the  Knights  of  Pythias, 
the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  Rebekah  and  the  Woodmen  Lodges  at  Gettysburg. 
From  1907  until  the  present  date,  1915,  he  has  been  engaged  in  the  mercantile  business  at 
Gettysburg. 


MILES  MANIFOLD. 


Miles  Manifold,  numbered  among  the  progressive  and  representative  agriculturists  of 
South  Dakota,  is  the  owner  of  an  excellent  farm  comprising  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres 
on  section  29,  Split  Rock  township,  Minnehaha  county.  His  birth  occurred  in  Pennsylvania 
on  the  26th  of  February,  1875,  his  parents  being  Benedict  and  Anna  Manifold,  the  former 
a  farmer  by  occupation.  In  the  acquirement  of  an  education  he  attended  the  common  schools 
and  also  pursued  a  short  course  in  a  private  academy.  After  putting  aside  his  textbooks  he 
came  west,  locating  in  Illinois,  where  he  secured  employment  as  a  farm  hand  and  was  thus 
engaged  for  eight  years.  In  1903  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  taking  up  his  abode  in  Humboldt, 
where  he  remained  for  five  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  purchased  an  improved 
farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  on  section  29,  Split  Rock  township,  which  he  has  op- 
erated continuously  and  successfully  to  the  present  time.  In  connection  with  the  cultivation 
1 1  cereals  he  also  devotes  considerable  attention  to  live  stock,  keeping  ten  head  of  cattle, 
sixty-five  head  of  hogs  and  ten  horses.  He  follows  the  most  modern  and  practical  methods 
in  the  conduct  of  his  agricultural  interests  and  has  won  a  well  merited  and  gratifying 
measure  of  prosperity. 

On  the  14th  of  March,  1913,  Mr.  Manifold  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Mabel  Baggs, 
a  (laughter  of  Edward  and  Mary  Baggs,  of  Minnesota.  In  politics  our  subject  is  independent, 
preferring  not  to  be  bound  by  party  ties  in  exercising  his  right  of  franchise.  His  religious 
faith  is  that  of  the  Presbyterian  church.  He  is  generous  in  his  support  of  a  worthy  cause 
and  in  all  the  relations  of  life  measures  up  to  the  full  requirements  of  an  intelligent  and 
progressive  member  of  the  commonwealth. 


E.  D.  PAYNE. 


E.  D.  Payne  is  the  president  and  founder  of  the  J.  C.  Elliott  Company,  a  wholesale  and 
retail  mercantile  business  conducted  at  Lemmon.  This  is  one  of  the  important  commercial 
enterprises  of  the  western  part  of  the  state  and  the  energy,  insight  and  ability  which  E.  D. 
Payne  displays  in  the  conduct  of  his  interests  mark  him  as  a  valued  citizen,  lie  was  born 
in  Berlin.  Wisconsin,  December  15,  1863,  a  son  of  Ansyl  F.  and  Julia  A.  (  Palmer)  Payne, 
both  natives  of  Indiana,  where  they  were  reared  and  married.  Subsequently  they  removed 
to  Wisconsin  and  in  1871  went  to  Nebraska,  where  they  spent  their  remaining  days  upon 
a    farm. 

E.  D.  Payne  was  educated  in  the  common  schools  and  remained  at  home  until  his  sixteenth 
year,  when  lie  became  a  wage  earner,  working  with  the  surveying  crew  of  the  I  aion  Pacific 
Railroad,  which  was  being  built  from  Columbus  to  Fullerton  and  thence  to  Cedar  Rapids, 
Nebraska.  Mr.  Payne  was  engaged  on  the  survey  of  this  section  ami  subsequently  became 
identified  with  the  livery  business  at  North  Loup,  Nebraska,  where  he  continued  for  a  year 
or  more.  He  then  went  to  the  northwestern  part  of  the  state  and  afterward  lie  and  his 
employer  established  a  livery  business  in  Hemingford,  Nebraska,  where  he  continued  until 
isss,  when  he  opened  a  lumberyard  at  Alliance,  that  state.     He  was  prominently  identified 


1188  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

with  various  business  enterprises  there  until  1897,  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling 

.a    Lead,  where  he  became  very   actively  and  helpfully  connected   with   important   business 

the  town  as  a  member  of  the  W.  11.  Dacy  Grocery  Company,  with  which  he  was 

years.    He  next  removed  to  a  ranch  south  of  Grand  River,  in  what  was  then 

Butte  but  is  now  Perkins  county,  and  engaged  in  the  cattle  business  for  four  years.     When 

id   was  built  through   the  counts    and   the  town   of  Lemmon   was  established,  he 

I    building  on  the  site  and  opened  the  lirst  general  mercantile  store.     .1.  C. 

Elliott    was  in  his  employ  and  subsequently   became  connected  with  Mr.  Payne  in  incorpor- 

the   business,  the  latter  becoming   president  of  the  company,  with  Mr.  Elliott  as  the 

iry  and  treasurer  and  -        This  is  one  of  the  most  important  commercial 

tern  part  of  the  stale,  business  being  conducted  along  both  wholesale  and 

retail    lines  nstantly   .mowing  trade  now  covering  a  wide  territory.     Mr.   Payne  is 

entified   with   the   1.  X.   Skiles  Lumber  &  Mercantile  Company,  operating  at  Lemmon 

and    at    Chance,    South   Dakota,  and   was   formerly   connected   with   a   mercantile   house   at 

iw,  South  Dakota,  but  disposed  of  his  interest  there  in  1903.     He  now'  has  extensive 

land  holdings  in   Perkins  count}    and  the  importance  of  his  business  connections  places  him 

with  the  foremost  men  of  the  town. 

In  1897  Mr.  Payne  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Bessie  Beckwell,  of  Alliance,  Nebraska. 
They  occupj  an  enviable  position  in  social  circles  and  theirs  is  a  hospitable  home,  its  good 
cheer  being  enjoyed  by  many  friends.  Each  change  which  Mr.  Payne  has  made  in  his 
business  connections  has  marked  a  forward  step  in  his  career.  His  entire  course  has  been 
icte:  ed  by  an  orderly  progression,  resulting  from  the  wise  utilization  of  his  time, 
talents  and  opportunities,  and  he  is  today  standing  in  the  foremost  rank  of  the  business 
iiii-n  oi   Perkins  county. 


JOHN  FITZGIBBON. 


One  of  the   most  progressive  and  representative  business  men  of  Sioux  Falls  is  John 

Minn,  who  since   1890  has  been  connected  with  the  coal  business  here,  being  today  the 

etoi   "i  cue  of  the  most  profitable  coal  and  wood  yards  in  the  vicinity.    He  was  born  in 

Troy,  New    York.  Septembei    25,  1857,  and  is  a  son  of  John  and  Mary   (Aire)   FitzGibbon, 

natives  of  C itj    Limerick,  Inland.     The  family  is  of  Norman-French  stock  and  was  estab- 

i  lied  hi  England  at  the  time  of  William  the  Conqueror  and  in  Ireland  in  1169.    The  parents 

o  'I   subject  came  to  America  in  1855  and  located  at  Troy,  New  York,  whence  in  185s  they 

removed  to  a  farm  in  Fond  du  Lac  county,  Wisconsin,  where  both  passed  away  and  are  buried. 

John    I  itzGibbon   acquired   his  early  education  in  the  district  schools  of  Wisconsin  and 

two  ti  mi-  in  a  biisin.  ss  college  at  Fond  du  Lac.     In  18S0  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls  and 

lias  been  a  resident  of  this  city  since  that  time,  his  activities  constituting  one  of  the  greatest 

signal   forces   in  community  progress,     During  the  lirst  two  years  of  his   residence  here   Mr. 

FitzGibbon   was   variously   employed,  but   in   1S82  he  became  clerk  in  M.  Gerin's   Red    I  t 

ry,  retaining  that    position   for  five  years.     He  was  afterward  for  three  years  steward 

i    thi    I  ataracl    Hotel  and  when  he  resigned  that  position  became  connected  with  the  J.  W. 

Sheridan   I  oal  I  ompany.     In  August,  1892,  Mr.  Sheridan  went    to   Duluth  and  Mr.  Fitzl  iibbon 

purchased  his   interests   in   Sioux   Falls.     He  lias  sitae  been   the  proprietor  of  the  coal   and 

m   d       nl-    here   and    under   liis   able   and    intelligent    management   the   business   has   grown 

rapidlj     I     in      today  an  extensive  and   important  enterprise.    Mr.   FitzGibbon   understands  the 

fuel   industry   in   principle  and   detail   and   has   founded   his  present  success  upon   experience 

bility. 

In  Minneapolis,  Minnesota,  on  the   llth  of  September,   L893,   Mr,    FitzGibbon  was  united 

in  man  a|  -    to  Miss  Nellie  Riordan,  a  daughter  of  Owen  Etiordan,  who  served  in  a  Wisconsin 

nl  during  the  Civil  war.    Mr.  and  Mrs.  FitzGibbon  have  three  children:    Grattan  T.  and 

iles  of  the  high  school  of  Sioux  falls:  and  Paul  Joseph,  in  school. 

mini-    are   members  of   the    I'.oman    Catholic  church    and    Mr.   FitzGibbon   belongs   to 

the  Ki  ''nil    and  the  Ancient  order  of  United  Workmen,  sewing  as  one  of  the 

iii   ii    for  years.     He  holds  membership  in  the  Dacotah  Club, 
|  lid.  and  the  Elks  Club  of  Sioux  Falls  and  is  well  known  in  social  circles.     A 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1191 

stanch  democrat,  he  has  been  at  till  times  interested  in  public  affairs  and  is  known  us  an 
earnest  and  public-spirited  citizen.  In  April,  1909,  when  Sioux  Falls  adopted  the  commission 
form  of  government,  he  was  elected  one  of  the  live  city  commissioners  and  assigned  to  the 
department  of  public  safety,  serving  with  credit  and  ability  for  three  years.  He  proved  a 
capable  and  intelligent  official  and  in  this  as  in  all  other  relations  oi  life  did  work  which  won 
for  him   Ihe  eonlideiiee  and  repaid  oi    his  associates. 


CHAUNCEY  E.  GAGE. 


'  Chauncey  R.  Gage  is  a  worthy  native  son  of  South  Dakota  and  a  well  known  and 
enterprising  agriculturist  residing  on  section  17,  .Split  Rock  township,  Minnehaha  county, 
where  he  owns  a  tract  of  land  comprising  ninety  acres.  His  birth  occurred  in  Lincoln  county, 
this  state,  on  the  30th  of  January,  1874,  his  parents  being  George  and  Melinda  (Morse)  Gage, 
the  former  a  native  of  Connecticut  and  the  latter  of  Benton  county,  Illinois.  Their  marriage 
was  celebrated  in  Benton  county,  Illinois,  where  George  Gage  had  settled  as  a  young  man  and 
where  he  was  for  some  years  a  railroad  employe.  Through  the  period  of  the  Civil  war  he 
served  with  the  Union  army  as  a  member  of  Company  K,  Ninety-sixth  Illinois  Regiment  of 
Cavalry.  In  1870  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  homesteading  in  Linn  township,  Lincoln  county, 
where  he  spent  the  remainder  of  his  life,  passing  away  in  1897. 

Chauncey  R.  Gage  was  reared  to  manhood  under  the  parental  roof  and  in  the  acquire- 
ment of  an  education  attended  the  common  schools.  On  reaching  his  majority,  in  1895,  he 
started  out  as  an  agriculturist  on  his  own  account  and  followed  fanning  in  Lincoln  and 
McCook  counties  as  a  renter  for  about  eight  years.  In  1903  he  purchased  his  present  home 
farm  of  ninety  acres  in  Split  Rock  township,  Minnehaha  county,  and  has  resided  thereon 
continuously  since,  being  actively  engaged  in  its  further  cultivation  and  improvement.  Suc- 
cess has  come  to  him  in  reward  of  close  application  and  modern  ideas  as  to  the  best  farming 
methods  to  employ. 

On  the  8th  of  October,  1895,  Mr.  Gage  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Sarah  Wallace,  of 
Lincoln  county,  by  whom  he  has  six  children,  namely:  Grace,  Lee,  Lewis,  Gladys,  Edna  and 
Lucille,  all  at  home. 

Mr.  Cage  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  now  serves  as  chair- 
man of  the  school  board,  the  cause  of  education  having  ever  found  in  him  a  stalwart  friend. 
His  entire  life  has  been  spent  in  South  Dakota  and  his  record  well  deserves  a  place  in  its 
annals. 


HARRY  E.  JONES. 


Harry  E.  Jones  is  cashier  of  the  Bank  of  Revillo,  which  he  organized,  and  gives  the 
greater  part  of  his  time  to  his  duties  in  that  connection  although  he  is  also  engaged  in  the 
practice  of  law.  He  likewise  has  other  business  interests  and  is  well  known  throughout 
Grant  county.  He  was  horn  in  Owatorma,  Minnesota,  on  the  23d  of  November,  1866,  a  son 
of  Robert  E.  and  Emily  (Noyes)  Jones.  His  paternal  grandfather,  John  Jones,  was  a  native 
of  Wales  but  emigrated  to  the  United  States  when  a  young  man  and  settled  in  New  York 
state,  whence  be  removed  to  Wisconsin,  where  he  lived  until  called  by  death.  The  maternal 
grandfather,  Isaac  Noyes,  was  born  in  Vermont  but  became  an  early  settler  of  Wisconsin. 
About  1855  he  removed  to  South  Dakota  and  passed  away  in  this  state.  Me  was  a  farmer 
by  occupation. 

Robert  E.  Jones  was  born  in  the  state  of  New  York  and  1 time  a   resident  of  Wisconsin 

in  the  early  days  in  the  history  of  that  state.  He  was  a  merchant  and  also  gave  some 
attention  to  farming.  He  removed  from  Wisconsin  to  Minnesota  and  from  the  latter  state 
to  South  Dakota,  coming  here  in  1881.  A  yeai  previously  he  had  taken  up  a  homestead  in 
this  state  and  upon  removing  here  he  began  the  improvement  of  his  farm,  in  1886  he  took 
up  his  abode  in  Revillo,  where  he  passed  away.  He  was  very  active  in  the  work  oi  the 
Baptisi  church,  of  which  he  was  a  member,  and  his  Christian  belief  was  exemplified  in  his 
daily   life.     His  political  allegiance  was  given  to  the  republican   party.     He  was   well   and 


1192  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

ibly   known   in   his   locality   and   his  demise  was   the  occasion   of   much   sincere  grief. 
lli-  wife,  who  was  born  in   Haverill,  Vermont,  in    L834,  i-  .-.till  living  in   Revillo.     Slie  is  a 

devout   meml the  (  ongregational  church.    They  were  married  in  Green  Lake,  Wisconsin, 

and  to  their  union  were  born  Sve  aons  and  one  daughter,  of  whom  tour  survive,  namely: 
J.  I.,  a  retired  merchant  oi  Revilloj  Albert  J).,  who  is  president  of  the  Bank  of  Revillo; 
Herbert   I.,  who  is  engaged  in  the  hardware  business  in  California;  and  Harry  E. 

The  last  aamed  attended  the  Milbank  public  schools  and  high  school  and  was  graduated 
the  hitter  about  L883,  He  then  took  a  commercial  course  in  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  and 
subsequently  began  teaching  school,  which  profession  he  followed  for  ten  terms,  devoting 
his  Bummers  to  agricultural  work.  In  isss  lie  organized  the  Hank  of  Uevillo  and  also  studied 
Ian  in  an  attorney's  office  and  in  L889  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar.  He  began  the  practice 
of  his  profession  in  Revillo  and  still  practices  to  some  extent  but  the  greater  part  oi  bis 
time  is  given  to  bis  work  as  cashier  of  the  Bank  of  Revillo,  which  has  a  capital  oi  ten 
thousand  dollars,  a  Burplus  and  undivided  profits  of  nine  thousand  dollars  and  average 
deposits  "i  one  hundred  and  twenty-five  thousand  dollars,  lie  is  at  once  progressive  and 
rvative,  being  willing  to  take  an  advanced  step  when  its  wisdom  has  been  proved  and 
yet  carefully  safeguarding  the  interests  of  depositors  and  stockholders.  The  bank  lias 
gained  steadily   in  the  confidence  of  the  public  since  its  organization,  its  business  has  grown 

from  yeai  to  year  and  Mr.  Ji a  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  able  financiers  of  Grant  county. 

He  has  important  business  interests  aside  From  bis  connection  with  the  bunk,  holding  title 
tu  Beveral  hundred  acres  of  excellent  land  and  owning,  in  connection  with  bis  brothel',  Albert 
I).,  a   hardware  and   implement    store.     He   likewise  deals  in   real  estate,  buying  and  selling 

land  on   c iiiissi.m.     lie   has   business  acumen   and   is   very  energetic  and  as  a   result  of  the 

combination  of  these  qualities  be  lias  gained  a  gratifying  measure  of  success. 

(in  the  1st  oi  dune.  1889,  Mr.  dunes  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  .Maude  Dunbrack, 
who  was  born  in  Minnesota,  and  they  have  become  the  parents  of  eight  children:  Robert 
If.  an  attorney  of  Milbank;  Verna  Ann.  a  graduate  oi  Hamline  University  of  St.  Paul. 
Minnesota;  Alta  Maude,  also  a  graduate  of  that  institution  and  a  teacher  in  the  high 
Evan  Raymond  and  Marguerite  Emily,  both  students  in  Hamline  University;  and 
Lucille  Marie,  Harry  Milton  and  Quentin  Norris,  all  in  school. 

Mr.   .buns  casts   liis    ballot    in    support    of   the   republican   party   and    for   years   has   served 
i  bly  as  a   member  oi   the  school  board.     Fraternally   he  belongs  to  the  Ancient  Order 

of    l  nited    Workmen    and    his   wife   is   a    consistent    ruber   of   the   Congregational   church. 

When  he  came  to  this  state  he  bad  only  two  dollars  but  he  found  here  excellent  opportunities 
and  was  prompt  in  their  utilization  and  he  is  now  one  of  the  substantial  men  of  bis  town 
lb-  has  also  won  tic  respect  and  goodwill  of  those  with  whom  he  has  ben  associated  as  be 
llil       il    all   times  i formed   his  conduct    1"   high   standards  oi    ality. 


i.im  \i:n  0.  SEXE. 


Edward  0.  Sexe,  a  progressive  and  substantial  agriculturist  of  South  Dakota  who  has 
re  ided  in  this  stale  for  inure  than  three  decades,  is  the  owner  ui  an  excellent  farm  com- 
prising  one    hundred    au.l    fortj    acres   on    section   22,   Valley   Springs   township.   Minnehaha 

nty.     His  birtl eurred   in   Norway  on  the    I3th  of  August,   1862,  bis  parents  being  Ole 

Olson   and   Torbjor   Sexe,   bulb   of   whom   are   deceased,      die    father   followed   blacksmithing 
and    farming  throughout   his  active  business  career. 

Edward  0    Sexe  acquired  a   thorough  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  land 

and  afti     putting    i   idi    In-  tcxl  I ks  sailed  before  the  mast    for  three  years  on  the  waters 

about  lb-  thou  emigrated   to  the   United  States,  locating   in    Illinois  on   the  :.'sth 

trch,  1881,  and  working  as  a   farm  hand  in  that  state  for  two  years.     On  the  expiration 

oi   that    period   he  came  to  South   Dakota,  taking  up  his  abode  at    Valley  Springs  in   March. 

He  liist   worked  as  a  farm  hand   for  one  year  and  then  purchased  a  team  and  rented 

i   ii  ni   ui    land   which  he  cultivated  for  two  years      At   the  end  of  that  time  he  bought  his 

i    farm  ol   one  hundred  and  forty  acres  on  section  22,  Valley  Springs  township,  range 

,   and  to  p  mi.     He  bus  operated  tic  place  continuously  throughout  all  the  intervening 

•  ii      .mi    i  '      made    improvements   thereon   to   the   value   of   seven   thousand   dollars.     Mr. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1193 

Sexe  utilizes  the  latest  improved  machinery  in  the  work  of  the  fields  and  conducts  his  farm- 
ing interests  in  accord  with  the  most  practical  and  resultant  methods.  He  also  feeds  twenty- 
live  head  of  cattle  and  sixty  head  of  hogs,  and  he  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Hills  (Minn.) 
Cooperative  Creamery  Company. 

On  the  10th  of  February,  1892,  Mr.  Sexe  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Julia  Qtiam, 
a  daughter  of  Hans  and  Randi  Quam,  both  of  whom  have  passed  away.  Our  subject  and  his 
wife  had  the  following  children:  Tilda  Rosana,  Hattie  Ovidia,  Mabel  Louise,  and  Gertrude 
Amanda,  all  at  home;  Edna  Julia,  who  died  March  18,  1915;  and  Cora  Margaret,  also  at 
home.  ' 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Sexe  is  a  progressive,  advocating  and  supporting  the  principles 
set  forth  by  Theodore  Roosevelt  at  the  time  of  the  birth  of  the  new  party.  His  religious 
faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Woodmen. 
He  came  to  the  new  world  with  but  little  capital  and  has  worked  his  way  steadily  upward 
to  a  position  of  prosperity  and  comfort.  He  enjoys  an  extensive  and  favorable  acquaintance 
throughout  the  community  which  has  now  been  his  home  for  more  than  three  decades  ami 
is  widely  recognized  as  a  representative  and  public-spirited  citizen  who  gives  helpful  support 
to  all  movements  calculated  to  advance  the  best  interests  of  his  adopted  state. 


ROLAND  A.   Kuirn  Nlv 


Roland  A.  Fortune,  a  progressive  and  enterprising  young  agriculturist  residing  on  sec- 
tion 26,  Mapleton  township,  Minnehaha  county,  makes  a  specialty  of  live  stock  and  has  won 
well  merited  success  in  his  undertakings.  He  is  numbered  among  the  worthy  native  sons 
of  South  Dakota,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Sioux  Falls  township,  Minnehaha  county,  on 
the  27th  of  December,  1890.  His  parents  are  John  and  Carrie  (Ryder)  Fortune,  the  former 
born  in  Lake  county,  Illinois,  and  the  latter  in  Holland,  Michigan.  John  Fortune  rune  to 
this  state  as  a  young  man  in  1872,  while  the  mother  of  our  subject  was  brought  here  by  her 
parents  in  1S75.  In  the  year  of  his  arrival  the  former  preempted  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres 
in  Mapleton  township,  Minnehaha  county,  which  is  the  farm  on  which  our  subject  now  lives, 
and  subsequently  liomesteaded  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  in  Sioux  Falls  township  and  also 
purchased  one  hundred  and  twenty  acres  adjoining  his  preemption,  making  his  holdings  at 
one  time  four  hundred  and  forty  acres.  In  recent  years,  however,  he  has  sold  the  home- 
stead, and  during  the  past  two  years-Mr.  Fortune  lias  made  his  home  in  Palo  Alto,  California. 

Roland  A.  Fortune  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  acquired  his  education  in 
the  public  schools,  also  pursuing  a  course  of  study  in  Toland's  Business  College  of  Sioux 
Falls.  In  1910  he  began  farming  the  home  place  in  Mapleton  township  in  partnership  with 
his  father  and  a  year  later  rented  the  property,  which  he  has  thus  cultivated  to  the  present, 
time.  He  specializes  in  live  stock,  raising  about  one  hundred  hogs  annually  and  feeding  a 
car  load  of  cattle  each  year.  Success  has  attended  his  efforts  in  gratifying  degree,  and  he 
is  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  representative  and  substantial  young  agriculturists  of  his 
community. 

On  the  27th  of  November,  1912.  Mr.  Fortune'  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Frances 
McClosky,  of  Kinsman,  Illinois,  by  whom  he  has  one  child,  John  Henry.  In  his  political 
views  Mr.  Fortune  is  independent,  supporting  men  and  measures  rather  than  party.  Both 
he  and  his  wife  are  devout  communicants  of  the  Catholic  church  and  have  many  friends  in 
the  locality  where  they  reside. 


MERLE   A.  D'A.  McCAIN. 


Merle  A.  D'A.  McCain  is  a  member  of  the  McCain  &  Joyce  Mercantile  Company.  They 
conduct  a  general  store,  including  dry  goods,  hardware,  farm  implements,  boots  and  shoes 
and  general  supplies.  In  addition  Mr.  McCain  owns  land  and  is  engaged  in  the  cattle 
business.  His  home  is  at  New  Underwood.  Pennington  county.  He  was  born  in  Clarion 
county,  Pennsylvania,  August  23,  1873,  his  parents  being  Adam  B.  and  Lucinda  M.   (Thomp- 


ll:i|  HIST*  >KY  i  i]    n  )UTH   DAK*  >l  \ 

HcCain,  who  were  al       n   I  i  I; n  county,  tl a    born   April  :;::,  1822,  and 

!d    "i    February,    L828.      lb"   father   always   followed  the   occupation   of 

farming  although   lie  taught    school    foi    a    i ber  of  terms  in  early  life.     In  the  spring  of 

Pennsylvania  and   made  their  way  to    Vdams  county,  Iowa,  where  they  lived 

,n    county,   smith    Dakota,    August    6,   1883,  and 

bed   theii    home   neai    thi    prescnl    site  oi   the  city  of   Underwood,  although   the  town 

had  no  bed  al   thai  time.     Upon  a  place  seven  miles  west   of  the  town  site 

ipent  theii  i  and  the  father  engaged  in  ranching  and  in  the  live-stock  busi- 

ii.---  until  death  terminated  his  tabors  on  the   Llth  of  February,   L901.     His  widov.    survived 

5Sed  away  in   April, 

Mr.   McCain  was  the  youngest    of  eleven  children.     E£e  attended  school  near  his  home, 

■  d  days  to  South  Dakota  and  was  graduated  with  the  class  ol   1895  from 

the  Spearfish   Normal  Scl I.     Liberal  educational  training  qualified  him  for  life's  practical 

and  responsible  duties  and  since  starting  out  on  his  own  account  he  has  made  wise  use  of  his 

talents    and    opportunities.      He    remained    with    his    parents    until    he    attained    his 

ind   then   took   charge  of  the  home  ranch,  on  which  he  continued  until  the  spring 

.i    thai   date  he  began  clerking  for  I.  II.  Chase  in  a  dry-goods  store  at  Rapid  <  Sty 

and    wanked    his    \va\    upward    in    that    connection,   proving   his    capability    and    demonstrating 

thfulness.      IOventually  he   was   made   manager   of   the   -tore   and   continued   there   until 

Fel \    I.  L910,  when  he  removed  to  New  Underwood  and  engaged  in  general  merchandising 

on  his  own  account,  associated  with  his  nephews.  At  length  he  and  Mr.  Joyce  consolidated 
their  interests  and  the  business  has  since  been  conducted  under  the  name  of  the  McCain  & 
in  i  Mercantile  Company.  They  have  a  large  general  store,  carrying  an  attractive  line  of 
thai  finds  a  ready  sale  upon  the  market.  Their  stock  includes  dry  goods,  hardware, 
farm  implements,  boots  and  shoes  and  general  supplies.  A  liberal  patronage  is  accorded 
them  and  their  trade  is  grow  in"  along  substantial  lines.  They  have  ever  realized  that  satis 
lied  patrons  arc  the  best  advertisement  and  their  customers  are  ever  ready  to  speak  a  good 
ord  i"i  them.  Aside  from  bis  mercantile  interests  Mr.  McCain  is  engaged  in  the  cattle 
business  and  is  the  owner  of  a  good  tract  of  land.  His  interests  are  well  managed,  his 
enterprise  is  unfaltering  and  difficulties  and  obstacles  in  his  path  seem  to  call  forth  more 
earnest   efforl    in   the  attainment  of  the  goal   for  which   he  is  striving. 

On  the  21s1  of  June,  1899,  Mr.  McCain  was  married  to  Miss  Mary  E.  Reynolds,  who  was 
bom  near   Albia,  in   Appanoose  county,  Iowa,  a  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Susan    (Gladfelder) 

Reynolds,  both  ol    whom  were  natives  of  Iowa.       In   1884  they  1 aine  residents  of  Hon  Homme 

county,  South  Dakota  and  in   1889  went  to  I  Vim  iiigl  on  county,  settling  about  eighteen  miles 

northeast    ol     KTeVi     I   nderwood,   where   the    father   engaged    in    ranching   and    in    the    raising    ol 

i...  I        l. n    a    considerable   period   he   was   actively   identified   with    business   there   but 

i-  now   living  practically  retired,  he  and  his  wife  making  their  home  at  Forest  Grove,  Oregon. 

\ii    and   Mis.  McCain  have  bei parents  of  three  children,  Lucile,  Kenneth  I'.,  and  Winfield 

I!.,  all   at   home, 

I  he  parents  are  members  of  the  Congregational  church  and  Mr.  McCain  votes  with  the 
prohibition  parly.  These  two  associations  indicate  the  high  principles  which  govern  him 
in  his  conduct  and  be  is  at  present  serving  as  a  member  of  the  town  board  and  does  all  in 
bis  power  to  further  tin-  legitimate  interests  of  the  community.  His  life  commends  him  to 
oodwill  and  confidence  of  those  with  whom  he  has  been  brought  in  contact,  as  his  entire 
record    measures  up   to   high    standards.     In    business   affairs   he   is   thoroughly    reliable   and 

tforward   and   as   he   values  character  building  more   (ban   the  attainment    oi    sin -s 

he  will  not  deviate  fri i  course  winch  be  regards  as  right  between  himself  and  hi-   I  el],  iwineii. 


JULIUS    II.   JOHNSON. 


'the     indent    el  history  doe-   not    have  to  cany   hi-   investigations   far  before   be  learns 
I   owes  its  development,  progress  and  upbuilding  to  the  Scandinavian  race. 

I),. I     terling   cl tcteristics  of  those  who  claim   their  nativity  in.  or  trace  their 

.    to  '  ■"'  ay,  Sweden,  or  Denmark  have  been  continuously  manifest  as  factors  in  the 

,il    i I-       an. I    Hie   political  and   moral   welfare  of   this   section  of  the  country.     While 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1197 

a  native  of  Iowa,  Julius  H.  Johnson  is  descended  from  Scandinavian  ancestry,  his  record 
being  a  proof  of  the  tacts  stated  above.  He  ranks  today  among  the  able  lawyers  of  South 
Dakota,  possessing  comprehensive  knowledge  of  the  law  with  ability  to  accurately  apply 
its  principles.  He  is,  moreover,  an '  orator  of  considerable  power  and  a  deep  and  logical 
thinker,  not  only  upon  legal  problems  but  also  concerning  the  great  vital  principles  affecting 
the  welfare  of  state  and  nation.  He  practices  law  at  Fort  Pierre  but  has  been  heard  many 
times  upon  the  lecture  and  political  platforms  and  thus  has  become  widely  known  through- 
out   the    state. 

A  native  of  Humboldt.  Iowa,  Mr.  Johnson  was  born  July  13,  1ST2.  His  parents  were 
pioneers  in  Wisconsin  and  moved  to  Iowa  in  1871.  The  father,  Ole  Johnson,  was  a  success- 
ful farmer,  but  died  in  1S7  4  leaving  the  mother,  .Mis.  Anna  Johnson,  whose  first  husband 
hail  died  in  the  Civil  war,  with  a  family  of  small  children  to  raise.  She  is  now  past  eighty 
and  is  making  her  home  with   her  sun  Julius  at   Fort  Pierre. 

Julius  II.  Johnson  spent  his  early  youth  on  the  farm  where  he  worked  early  and  late  in 
addition  to  attending  school,  later  continuing  his  education  at  the  Red  Wing  Seminary  at 
Red  Wing.  Minnesota,  where  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1894.  In  1900  he  was 
graduated  from  the  University  of  Minnesota  with  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Literature,  and 
the  following  year  he  received  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Laws  from  the  University  of  Iowa. 

For  three  years  Mr.  Johnson  was  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  in  Clinton,  Iowa.  Then 
he  removed  to  South  Dakota,  where  he  has  since  won  distinction  as  an  able  and  learned 
member  of  the  bar.  He  w-as  appointed  city  attorney  of  Fort  Pierre  and  served  for  six  years. 
In  1908  and  1910  inclusive  he  served  Stanley  county  as  states  attorney.  In  this  time  he 
secured  fifty-nine  convictions  of  criminals  in  the  circuit  court  and  also  fifty-four  convictions 
in  justice  court.  The  thoroughness  and  care  with  which  he  prepares  his  cases,  combined 
with  clear  and  cogent  reasoning  have  been  the  salient   features  of  his  success. 

On  the  19th  of  June,  1901.  in  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin.  Julius  H.  Johnson  and  Lydia  B. 
Carlsson  were  married.  Their  only  child,  Charlotte  Amelia  Johnson,  was  born  at  Clinton, 
Iowa,  May  6,  1902.  Extended  mention  is  made  of  Mrs.  Johnson  elsewhere  in  this  work  in 
connection  with  her  club  work  and  her  efforts  in  behalf  of  equal  suffrage. 

Mr.  Johnson  is  a  progressive  republican  and  secured  the  endorsement  of  the  conserva- 
tion and  irrigation  plank  in  the  republican  platform  of  1912.  He  has  lectured  extensively 
on  political  economy  and  few  men  have  as  comprehensive  and  accurate  knowledge  of  the 
subject.  Fraternally  he  is  a  Master  Mason,  and  in  1913  he  filled  the  office  of  noble  grand 
in  the  Odd  Fellows  lodge  at  Fort  Pierre.  He  has  likewise  been  master  workman  in  the 
Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  belongs  to  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America.  He 
is  secretary  of  the  Commercial  Club  of  Fort  Pierre  and  is  deeply  interested  in  every  vital 
problem  affecting  the  welfare,  upbuilding  and  progress  of  the  municipality  and  of  the  com- 
monwealth. He  has  traveled  extensively  in  Europe  and  while  abroad  studied  governmental 
questions  in  England.  Norway,  Sweden  and  Germany.  His  views  are  comprehensive,  his 
reasoning  clear  and  his   decisions  are  logical. 


FRED  S.  JACOBSON. 


Fred  S.  Jacobson,  who  has  been  a  resident  of  Minnehaha  county  for  more  than  four 
decades,  is  widely  recognized  as  one  of  the  foremost  citizens  and  prosperous  agriculturists 
of  Split  Rock  township,  owning  two  hundred  acres  of  valuable  land  on  section  13.  His  birth 
occurred  in  Sweden  on  the  20th  of  August,  1862,  his  parents  being  Lars  and  Christina  Jacob- 
son,  who  emigrated  to  the  United  States  in  1868  and  took  up  their  abode  in  Dekalb  county. 
Illinois.  The  father,  a  blacksmith  by  trade,  there  secured  employment  in  the  railroad  shops 
of  Sycamore.  Subsequently  he  removed  to  Cedar  Rapids,  Iowa,  where  he  worked  in  the  shops 
and  thence  made  his  way  to  Sioux  City.  In  1873  he  came  to  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota, 
homesteading  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  in  section  13,  Split  Rock  township,  where  he  spent 
the  remainder  of  his  life  and  devoted  his  attention  to  general  agricultural  pursuits.  His 
demise,  which  occurred  on  the  10th  of  May,  1904,  was  the  occasion  of  deep  and  widespread 
regret,  for  he  had  won  many  friends  in  the  community  which  had  been  his  home  for  more 
than  three  decades. 


U98  HIST(  >1<\    I  IF    Si  'I    111   DAKOTA 

i.  I, -.11.  a  little  lad  oi  six  when  brought  to  the  Dew  world,  was  reared  under 
rental  rooi  and  attended  the  common  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education.  On 
reaching  his  majority  he  undertook  the  management  of  the  home  faun.  Ee  was  married  at 
the  age  ol  twenty-five  and  immediately  following  that  important  event  in  his  life  located  on 
nia  present  home  farm,  which  he  had  purchased  about  four  years  previously.  He  now  own- 
two  hundred    i  land  comprising  one  oi  the  best  improved  Farms  in  Split  Rock  township, 

and  in  it-  opt  ration  is  meeting  with  a  gratifying  and  well  merited  measure  of  success. 

In  1887  Mr.  Jacobson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Emily  Nelson,  of  Split  Hock  town- 
ship, who  i-  a  native  "i  Sweden.  Her  lather.  Nils  Pearson,  brought  his  family  to  the  United 
and  first  took  up  hi-  abode  in  Clear  Lake,  Wisconsin,  whence  he  subsequently  came  to 
South  Dakota,  settling  anion;;  tin  pioneer  residents  of  Split  Hock  township,  Minnehaha  county. 
To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jacobson  have  been  horn  four  children,  two  ot  whom  survive,  namely: 
i  barlie,  who  i  I  his  lather  in  the  operation  of  the  home  farm;  and  Esther,  who  e;ave  her 
hand  in  marriage  to  t  ail  Joneson,  of  Valley  Springs  township. 

Mr.  Jacobson  is  a  stanch  republican  in  politics  and  for  many  year-  past  has  been  a  factor 
in  the  local  rank-  ot  the  party,  lie  wa-  made  road  overseer  when  hut  eighteen  years  of  age 
and  ha-  served  in  a  public  capacity  almost  continuously  since.  For  twelve  years  he  acted  as 
:  treasurer  and  for  flic  past  ten  years  lias  been  a  member  ol  the  town  board.  Mr.  Jaeob- 
-  I,.,  ii  ;i  persistent  advocate  of  and  an  untiring  worker  for  good  roads  and  has  been 
largely  instrumental  in  the  building  of  better  bridges.  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the 
Modem  Woodmen  of  America,  while  his  religious  faith  i-  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the 
Swedish  Lutheran  church.  His  long  residence  in  Split  Mock  township  and  Minnehaha  county 
ha-  brought  him  a  wide  acquaintance  in  this  part  of  the  state  and  has  demonstrated  his  worth 
to  in-  fellow  citizens,  who  entertain  for  him  high  respect  and  regard. 


JAMES  K.  CLARK. 


.lam.-  K.  (lark,  vice  president  of  the  l.emmon  State  Bank,  a  well  organized  anil  .arc- 
fully  managed  institution  ol  the  town  of  Lemmon,  was  born  in  Polo,  Missouri.  August  26, 
I--1.  a  -..ii  .,i  Robert  -I.  and  Sallie  A.  (Moore)  (lark,  natives  of  Tennessee  ami  Missouri 
respectively.  In  flu-  lattei  state  they  were  married,  the  father  having  removed  to  that 
I  1 1  i.  i  when  a  young  man.  For  twenty-five  years  he  wa-  active  in  financial  circles  as  the 
cashier  "i  Hie  Lawson  Hank  of  Lawson,  Missouri.  Further  mention  of  him  is  made  in  con- 
nection will,  ii..-  sketch  ..i   In-  -..a.  Orson  Clark,  on  another  page  of  this  work. 

.1; ■-   K.  (lark  wa-  educated  in  the  public  school-  of   Lawson  and  in  the   Presbyterian 

College  oi    Upper  Missouri,  from  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of   1899.     lie  then 

entered   his   father's  bank,  acting   in  the  capacity  of  1 kkeeper   for  nine  months.     On   tin. 

expiration  of  that  period  he  went  to  Oklahoma  where  he  entered  int..  partnership  with 
R.  I'.  Ni, kelson  in  the  cattle  business  neai  Bristow,  continuing  hi-  activities  along  that  line 
for  tw,,  year.-.  Later  he  wa-  associated  with  the  civil  engineering  department  ..i  the  Frisco 
Railroad,  operating   in  southern   Missouri,  Tennessee  and  Arkansas.     He  worked  for  the  rail- 

i I  I.,.-  ah. .ni   ;i   year  and  in   December,  L903,  he  located  at    Evarts,  South   Dakota,  where  he 

wa-   madi    ci 'i    oi   the   Evarts  state   Bank,  acting    in   that   capacity  until    1906,  when   he 

removed  to  Scim,  this  -tat.-,  and  organized  Hi.'  Grand  River  Stat.-  Bank,  of  which  he  remained 
cashier  until  .lime    1907.      At  that    date  the  bank  was  removed  to   Lemmon.  wa-  subsequently 

I    int..   the    First    National    Bank.      In    March.    Hill.   Mr.  (lark    sold  his 

interest   in  thai   institution  and  for  six  months  thereafter  engaged  in  the  real  estate  business 

tnership    with    B.    R.    Watt.      He    then   removed   to    Morristow  ii.   South    Dakota,  and   pur- 

in   interi    t    in  the  Morristown  stale  Lank,  with  which  he  was  identified  until  October 

1912,  when  he  disposed  of  Ins  interests  there  and  returned  to  Lemmon.  becoming  one  of 

the  -i...  1,1, ..l.i.i  -  ..I   the  Lemmon  State   Hank,  of  which  he  wa-  elected  vice  president      He  is 

n..w   active  in  control  of  this  institution  and  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  safe  and  conservative 

pail    of   the   state,      lie   also   has   some    land    holdings    in    Perkins  county   and 

o  iii    \.i -  nty.  North   I lakota 

In   Nov. nil,,  i.   1910,  Mr.  (lark  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss   Donna  Tripp,  of  Eyota, 
Minnesota,  bj   whom  he  has  one  child.  Floyd  0.     Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masons, 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1199 

belonging  to  Lemmon  Lodge,  No.  151,  A.  F.  &  A.  M.,  of  which  he  has  served  for  two  terms  as 
master;  Lemmon  Chapter,  No.  44,  R.  A.  M.,  of  which  he  served  as  high  priest;  and  the  local 
chapter  of  the  Order  of  the  Eastern  Star,  of  which  lie  is  the  present  worthy  patron.  He  is 
a  worthy  exemplar  of  the  teachings  an. I  principles  of  the  craft  and  is  regarded,  moreover, 
as  a  representative  business  man  and  valued  citizen  whose  work  has  been  a  directly  beneficial 
force  in  bringing  about  the  material  progress  and  upbuilding  of  the  city  in  which  he  lives. 


S.  T.  KIRKEBY. 


S.  T.  Kirkeby,  residing  on  section  30,  Sverdrup  township,  Minnehaha  county,  is  the 
owner  of  two  hundred  acres  of  excellent  farming  land  anil  has  carried  on  agricultural  pursuits 
with  gratifying  results.  His  birth  occurred  in  Norway  on  the  16th  of  February,  1866,  his 
parents  being  Torger  G.  and  Kirsti  S.  (Tidemann)  Kirkeby.  In  1S69  the  family  emigrated 
to  the  United  States,  locating  in  Goodhue  county,  Minnesota,  and  four  years  later  came  to 
South  Dakota.  Here  the  father  homesteaded  the  farm  on  which  our  subject  now  resides, 
devoting  his  attention  to  agricultural  pursuits  throughout  the  remainder  of  his  active  busi- 
ness career  and  passing  away  in  1909  at  the  age  of  seventy-eight  years.  His  demise  was 
the  occasion  of  deep  and  widespread  regret,  for  he  had  gained  an  extensive  circle  of  friends 
in  the  community  which  w'as  his  home  for  more  than  a  third  of  a  century.  His  wife  was 
called  to  her  final  rest  in  1902,  when  in  the  seventy-eighth  year  of  her  age. 

S.  T.  Kirkeby,  who  was  a  lad  of  seven  years  when  he  came  to  this  state  with  his 
parents,  attended  the  country  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and  after  attain- 
ing his  majority  continued  at  home,  farming  in  cooperation  with  his  father.  In  1896  the 
latter  deeded  the  property  to  his  son.  Five  years  before,  in  1891,  S.  T.  Kirkeby  had  pur- 
chased an  adjoining  forty-acre  tract,  so  that  his  holdings  embrace  two  hundred  acres  of  rich 
and  productive  land.  He  has  operated  the  place  continuously  to  the  present  time  and  has 
won  a  gratifying  measure  of  success  in  his  undertakings  as  an  agriculturist  by  reason  of  his 
practical  methods  and  splendid  management. 

In  1899  Mr.  Kirkeby  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Britha  Johnson,  of  Minnehaha 
county,  South  Dakota,  whose  birth  occurred  in  Sweden.  They  now  have  seven  children, 
namely:     Theodore.  John,  Gideon,  Thora,  Phillip,  Norman  and  Sigfred,  all  at  home. 

Mr.  Kirkeby  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  while  his  religious 
faith  is  that  of  the  Lutheran  church,  to  which  his  wife  also  belongs.  He  has  an  extensive 
and  favorable  acquaintance  throughout  the  community  in  which  he  lias  now  resided  for 
more  than  four  decades  and  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  as  one  of  its  representative 
citizens  and   prosperous   agriculturists. 


ERNEST  R.  JOHNSON. 


Ernest  R.  Johnson,  an  agriculturist  residing  on  section  1,  Wayne  township,  is  extensively 
engaged  in  the  dairy  and  stock  business  and  owns  two  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  land 
which  comprise  one  of  the  best  improved  farms  in  Minnehaha  county.  His  birth  occurred 
in  Sweden  on  the  5th  of  July,  1880,  his  father  being  clans  Johnson,  who  still  resides  in  that, 
country.  He  acquired  his  education  in  the  common  schools  of  his  native  country  and  in 
1899,  when  a  young  man  of  nineteen  years,  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  the  United  States. 

Mr.  Johnson  first  spent  about  eighteen  months  in  Kansas  and  in  1900  came  to  South 
Dakota,  here  working  for  two  years  as  a  farm  hand  for  W.  F.  Kelley.  of  Minnehaha  county. 
Subsequently  lie  started  out  as  an  agriculturist  on  his  own  account,  cultivating  rented  land 
in  Wayne  township.  In  1909  he  purchased  two  hundred  and  forty  acres  of  land  in  Wayne 
township  and  later  bought  an  additional  tract  of  forty  acres,  ^<>  that  his  farm  now  embraci 
two  hundred  and  eighty  acres,  lie  conducts  an  extensive  dairy  and  stock  business,  raising 
Duroc  Jersey  hogs  and  shorthorn  cattle,  and  his  is  one  of  the  most  highly  improved  farms 
in   the  county.     The   property   is  located   on    the   outskirts   of   Sioux   Falls  and   the   new   ami 


HIST<  iRY  i  >F    501    III   DAKOTA 

moden  nee  and   new    barns  are  situated  on  one  of  the  highest   points  but- 

rounding  the  city,  thus  affording  a  commanding   view   and  being  an  ideal  home  site. 

.;   March,  1909,  Mr.  Johnson  was  united   in  marriage  to  Mrs.  B.  K.  Thclin, 

formerlj    Miss  B  m,  who  is    i  nath Sweden  and  came  to  the  i  nited  States 

,,,   l88g.     By  thi  there  was  one  child  who  has  passed  away.     By  her  Brst  marriage 

Mrs,  Johnson  I  dldren,  namely:     Guy,  Arthur,  Milo,  Alice  and  Mabel. 

I„   politics    Mi     Johnson   is  a   stanch   republican,  while  fraternally  he   is  identified   with 

the   Modern    U Imen  of   A ica,   belonging    I"    Big   Sioux   Camp,  No.  263.     His   religious 

,i   oi  the  Swedish  Lutheran  church,  in  which  his  wife  also  holds  membership.     He 

1,,,,  never  had  occa   ion    I re1    his  determination  to  establish  a  home  in  the  new   world, 

,,,,.  De  i  mnd  opportunities  in  the  wise  utilization  of  which  he  lias  won  a  place  among 

n   .-  agriculturists  and  representative  young  citizens  of  his  community. 


JUDGE  JOHN"  F.  HUGHES. 


Judge  John  F.  Hughes,  of  Fori  Pierre,  who  is  sitting  on  the  bench  of  the  sixth  judicial 
circuit  of  Smith  Dakota,  is  now  serving  Ins  second  term  in  that  office  and  is  recognized  as  a 
jurist  who  adds  to  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  law  an  unbiased  mind  and  the  ability  to 
decide  a  question  solely  upon  its  merits.  He  was  born  in  Scott  county,  Iowa,  Novem- 
L856,  a  son  of  John  and  Eliza  (Parks)  Hughes,  both  natives  of  the  north  of  Ireland, 
thi  father  horn  in  County  Monaghan  and  the  mother  in  County  Armagh.  John  Hughes 
resided  for  Beven  years  in  Scotland,  but  in  1848  came  to  America  and  for  a  time  engaged 
in  contracting  I  ith  a  cousin.  About  1852  he  located  near  Davenport,  Iowa,  and  for  a  time 
I  as  a  farm  hand,  hut  eventually  became  the  owner  of  land  nine  miles  north  of  that 
city,  where  he  spent  the  remainder  of  his  life,  dying  on  the  22d  of  May,  1882.    He  gave  his 

I    illi nee   to  the  democratic   party   and   held   a   number  of  local  offices.     His  wife 

died  March   l.   1894.     Their  marriage  was  celebrated   in  Iowa  and  they  became  the  parents 
oi  two  children,  oi   whom  our  subject   is  the  elder. 

Judge  John  F.  Hughes  attended  the  country  schools  of  Scott  county,  Iowa,  ami  subse- 
quently took  a  classical  course  in  St.  Vincent's  College  at  Cape  Girardeau,  Missouri.  He 
resided    upon   the   homestead   during  the  period   of  his  minority  and  when  sixteen   years  of 

I iwing  to  his  father's  illness,  he  assumed  charge  of  the  operation  of  the  farm.     Before 

he  was  eighteen  years  old  he  began  teaching  near  Davenport,  his  first  school  being  located 
miles  from  the  city.     Later  he  taught   school  in  his  home  district.     While  teaching  he 
toi  '     up   the   study   of   law   in    Davenport   ami    for   some    time   continued    his    studies,   teaching 
at    intervals.      In    1882  he  was  admitted  to  the  liar  and    in   tin-  fall   of  that  year  he  made  his 
v.a\    to   Dakota   territory  and  took  up  a   preemption   near   DeSmet,  hut  a  few  days  afterward 
'.'ml  down  the  river  and  a  little  later  removed  to  Pierre.     In  the  winter  of  1X82  lie  returned 
i      Iowa,   but    in   the   following  spring   located   in    Pierre,  where  lie  engaged   in   the   practice 
oi    law,      He  soon  -iiined    recognition  as  a   lawyer  of  ability  and  built  lqi  a  large  anil  lucrative 
lie    specialized    in    trial    work,    handling    both    criminal    and    civil    cases,    and    the 
court    records  show   that  he  won   a   large   percentage  oi   favorable   verdicts  for  his  clients.     He 
i    the   lot    that    success  in   court   depends   first   upon  careful   preparation  and  over- 
looked   no   point    that  might  have  a  bearing  upon  the  case.     This  hahit   of  careful   study  of  all 
combined   with    his    power   of   skillful    and    convincing   presentation    of   his 
arguments  caused  his  colleagues  to  recognize   the   fact    that    he  was  an  opponent  worthy  of 
their  best   steel.     During  the  period  following  the  election  of   L896,  when  Governor  Lee  was 
mi    chief   executive  of   Smith    Dakota.   Judge    llmjlies   was   retained   as   counsel    for  the 
i  or  in  all  litigation  resulting  from  actions  of  defeated  politicians.     Judge  Hughes  ably 
hi.  client   ami  by  prompt  and  accurate  weak   secured  the  election  of  Kelley  and 

Freeman  Knowles  I i iss.     He  has  held  a  number  of  offices  in  the  path  of  his  profession, 

been  city  attorney  of  Fori   Pierre  and  having  served  for  four  years  as  slates  attorney 
of  Stanlej    county.      He  is  now   Berving  the   firs!    year  of   his  second  term   as  judge  of  the 
il,    judicial   circuit,  the  excellence  of  his  record  having  won  him   reelection  without,  opposi- 
tion   and    uith    the    indorsement    of    all    parlies.      His   ability   and  strict   integrity   have   gained 


JUDGE  JOHN"   F.  HUGHES 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1203 

him  not  only  the  confidence  of  the  people  but  also  the  unqualified  respect  of  the  members 
of   the   bar   of   the   circuit. 

Judge  Hughes  has  also  been  connected  with  business  interests  of  Pierre  for  a  number 
of  years.  For  some  time  he  engaged  in  the  real-estate  and  insurance  business  and  for  three 
years  was  a  partner  in  J.  D.  Hilger  &  Company,  who  owned  and  conducted  a  clothing 
stoic.  About  ls'jo  he  began  dealing  in  live  stock  on  an  extensive  scale  and  still  raises  and 
sells  many  line  horses.  He  owns  a  half  section  of  land  adjoining  Fort  Pierre,  which  lie 
personally  operates,  devoting  it  chiefly  to  the  raising  of  alfalfa.  He  also  owns  two  sections 
of  land  about  four  miles  from  Fort  Pierre  and  has  a  number  of  other  sections  under  lease, 
the  entire  tract  being  operated  as  a  stock  farm  by  his  son,  who  is  also  financially  interested 
in  the  property.  Judge  Hughes  likewise  owns  valuable  property  in  Pierre  and  Fort  Pierre. 
In  1901  he  removed  from  Pierre  to  Fort  Pierre  and  at  that  time  homesteaded  the  farm 
which  he  owns  adjoining  the  latter  place.  However,  he  did  not  remove  his  office  to  Fort 
Pierre  for  a  number  of  years. 

Judge  Hughes  was  married  June  29,  1886,  to  Miss  Helen  Feeney,  who  was  born  in 
(  ouiity  Galway,  Ireland.  Her  father.  Patrick  Feeney,  died  in  Ireland,  but  her  mother,  who 
bore  the  maiden  name  of  Margaret  Connally,  accompanied  her  family  to  Hughes  county  and 
passed  away  in  Pierre.  Mrs.  Hughes  was  only  about  ten  years  of  age  when  she  came  to  this 
state.  An  uncle  had  previously  settled  in  Hughes  county  and  had  the  only  house  between 
Huron  and  Pierre  and  was  well  known  in  that  section  of  the  state.  To  Judge  and  Mrs. 
Hughes  have  been  born  thirteen  children,  namely:  Felan,  who  operates  the  stock  ranch 
before  mentioned  and  who  married  Miss  Florence  Chamberlain;  Francis,  a  rancher  and 
stockman  of  Stanley  county;  Helen  M.,  who  teaches  music  and  reading  in  the  Fort  Pierre 
high  school;  Kiran,  who  graduated  from  the  high  school  with  the  class  of  1915;  Mary,  who 
also  graduated  in  1915  and  was  the  valedictorian  of  her  class;  Leo  and  Katherine,  both 
attending  high  school;  Loretta,  Joseph,  Irene  and  Josephine,  all  attending  school;  and  two 
who  died  in  infancy. 

Judge  Hughes  is  a  republican  and  his  advice  is  often  sought  in  local  party  councils. 
In  addition  to  the  offices  which  have  already  been  mentioned,  he  has  held  a  number  of  posi- 
tions of  trust  and  honor.  For  four  years  he  was  receiver  of  public  moneys  in  the  Pierre 
land  office,  for  several  years  in  the  early  '90s  he  was  chairman  of  the  board  of  commis- 
sioners of  Hughes  county  and  for  four  years  he  was  a  member  of  the  board  of  education  of 
Pierre.  During  the  various  campaigns  for  the  location  of  the  capital,  Judge  Hughes  took  a 
most  active  interest  in  supporting  Pierre  and  has  always  been  an  earnest  worker  in  behalf 
of  any  movement  that  would  benefit  his  city  or  county.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the 
Roman  Catholic  church  and  fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Knights  of  Columbus.  He 
is  not  a  club  or  fraternity  man,  but  prefers  to  spend  his  leisure  time  at  home  with  his 
family,  to  whom  he  is  devoted.  He  possesses  a  naturally  keen  mind  which  has  been  disci- 
plined by  thorough  training,  and  seldom  fails  in  quickly  distinguishing  between  the  essen- 
tial and  the  nonessential  in  any  issue  that  arises  in  the  work  of  the  courts.  His  record 
as  a  lawyer  and  as  judge  is  one  of  which  he  has  just  cause  to  be  proud  and  he  has  been 
equally  successful  in  his  business  enterprises.  Although  his  official  duties  and  his  private 
interests  have  made  heavy  demands  upon  his  time  and  attention,  he  has,  nevertheless,  found 
opportunity  to  assist  in  bringing  about  the  advancement  of  his  community  along  lines  of 
civic  and  moral  progress,  and  his  public  spirit  has  added  to  the  esteem  in  which  he  is  held 
wherever    known. 


A.  W.  VOEDISCH. 


A.  W.  Voedisch,  the  only  manufacturing  jeweler  in  South  Dakota,  is  prominently  con- 
nected with  business  interests  of  Aberdeen  as  proprietor  of  the  business  controlled  by  the 
Voedisch  Jewelry  Company,  which  he  organized  in  1894.  He  is  also  well  known  among  the 
music  lovers  in  the  city  and  highly  esteemed  as  the  originator  of  the  Aberdeen  May  Musical 
Festival  which  under  his  direction  has  become  one  of  the  important  annual  events  in  musical 
circles  of  the  state.  Mr.  Voedisch  was  born  in  Watertown,  Wisconsin,  in  1872  and  is  a  son 
of  Frederick  and  Catherine  Voedisch,  who  removed  to  Minnesota  in  1882,  taking  up  govern- 
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l204  HISTORY  I  IF    S<  >UTH   DAKOTA 

mint  land  near  the  South  Dakota  line.     year  and  a  half  later  they  removed  to  North 

Dakota,  where  the  lather  died. 

A.   W,   Voedisch  acquired  a  grammar  and  high  Bchool  education  and  following  the  com- 

of   his  studies   becami nected   with   the  jewelry   business,  in   which   he   has   since 

continued.     In   L894,  when  he  was  twenty-two  years  <>t  age,  he  came  to  Aberdeen  and  estab- 
•.  ■■■   [isch  Jewelry  Company,  locating   bis  enterprise  in  the  building  now  occupied 
l,,,\    drug  store.     H<    latei    established  himself  in  the  Bowles  building  and  in    1906 
,1  in  his   i      ienl     o  ation,  where  he  has  a   fine  store  twenty-live  by  seventy   feet   in 
dimensions.     Mr.  Voedisch  IE  the  onlj    manufacturing  jeweler  in  South  Dakota  and  he  manu- 
es  all  kind--  oi  -olid  gold  goods  and  tills  a  number  of  special  orders,  doing  the  manufac- 
turing   for  ovei    one  hundred  and   twenty  jewelers   in  various  parts  of  the   northwest.     He 
employs  ton  men  in  bis  manufacturing  department  and  he  has  besides,  a  modern  retail  store 
which  In-  able  d  nl   has  made  a  profitable  business  institution. 

In  1899  Mr.  Voedisch  "a-  united  in  marriage  to  -Miss  Ethel  Kelly  oi  Aberdeen  and 
they  have  become  the  parents  of  two  -on-.  Mr.  Voedisch  is  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason, 
holding  membership  in  tin-  lodge,  chapter,  commandery  and  shrine,  and  he  belongs  also  to 
the  Knights  ot  Pythias,  the  Benevolenl  Protective  Order  of  Elks  and  the  Ancient  Order  oi 
Workmen.  Hi-  political  allegiance  is  given  to  the  republican  party. 
.Mr.  Voedisch  is  well  known  as  the  founder  oi  tin-  Aberdeen  May  Musical  Festival,  of 
which  he  has  keen  director  since  it-  organization  in  l'.ioi.  This  festival  is  held  for  three  days 
everj  May  and  i-  supported  by  the  best  musical  talent  in  the  country,  attracting  music  lovers 
from  all  parts  of  the  northwest.  Mr.  Voedisch  as  a  leading  spirit  in  the  promotion  of  this 
enterprise  lias  hen  warmly  commended  by  those  oi  Aberdeen  for  the  service  which  he  has 
rendered  tie-  city  in  bringing  into  it  each  year  about  five  thousand  people  of  the  finest  type 
ol  citizenship,  lie  is  prominent  in  both  husiness  and  musical  circles  and  hi-  sterling  worth 
i-  manifest  in  tin-  appreciation  of  a  large  circle  of  friends. 


.MUX  L.  ANDERSON. 


Norway  claim-  John  I..  Anderson,  a  farmer  oi  clay  township,  a-  a  native  -on.  hi-  birth 
having  occurred  there  in  t*is.  ]|i-  parents,  Andrew  Erickson  ami  Corina  (Anderson)  Ander- 
son, were  lifelong   residents  ot  tic  land  of  tin-  Inighf   sun.     The  father  was  a   farmer  and 

shoemaker  ami  thus  provided  for  the  supporl  of  In-  family,  which  numbered  nine  children: 
Edward,  a  retired  farmer  residing  at  Philip,  South  Dakota:  Marne,  the  wife  of  otto  Helger- 
son,  ot  (lay  county;  Antone,  of  Vermillion;  Annie,  deceased;  John  L.;  Ole,  residing  in  Vei 
million:  Caroline,  tin'  wit,-  oi  John  Hanberg,  oi  Sioux  Palls;  Mena,  who  married  Erick 
Erickson,  of  Idaho;  Emelie,  the  widow  of  Peter  Holmquis!  and  a  resident  oi  Rapid  City,  this 
i.ii-     and  Ana.  the  deceased  wife  of  Andrew  Charline. 

John    I..    Anderson   grew    to    manhood    in    Norway    and   attended    school    there   until    he    was 

fifteen  years  of  age,  when  he  commenced  working  for  others.  Upon  attaining  his  majority 
be  emigrated  to  America  and  settled  in  Spirit  Mound  township,  Clay  county,  this  state.  In 
ii  in  in,.!,  in.  a  homestead  oi  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  which  was  prairie  laud,  barren 
II,  soon  planted  tree-  and  1 1 1  ■  ■  \  have  now  eiowu  to  a  large  size.  After  proving  up 
on  his  claim  he  worked  in  the  Black  Hills  of  South  Dakota  for  a  time  and  also  found  employ- 
ment on  the  river  boats  running  from  Yankton  to  Sioux  City,  Iowa.  He  worked  at  whatever 
in Id  find  to  do  until  -on i,'  time  in  the  '80s,  when  the  country  had  become  sufficiently  set- 
tled in  make  ii  feasible  to  devote  hi-  time  to  farming,  lor  a  number  oi  years  he  engaged 
in  the  cultivation  ot  the  fields  hut   for  some  time  pa-t  has  mad,'  In-  home  in  town,  renting  half 

quarter  section  and  cultivating  the  re ining  eighty  acres  himself.     Hi-  raises  a  number 

I  cattle  a-  well  as  a  variety  of  crops  and  his  land  yields  him  a  good  annual  income 

ll.       ,     i.,..l.    i..iii    tup-  to  his  native  country  and  each  time  has  remained  there  for  several 
ii,-. 

Mi  on  was  married  on  the  liith  of  January,  1909,  to  Miss  Elida  Mo.',  a  native  of 

Christiania,   Norway,  ami  a   daughter  of  (lenient   and   Emma    (Hansen)    Moe,  both  ot   whom 
.  ■    ii.,  1 1 .       ..     '    ,,i    ,  ..mil  ry. 
Mr.     \iil.i    on    '      a     socialist    in    his    political    views   and    his   religious    faith    is   that    of    the 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1205 

Lutheran  church.  He  lived  in  this  state  when  it  was  an  unsettled  frontier  district  and  has 
witnessed  the  transformation  that  has  changed  it  into  a  prosperous  agricultural  and  mining 
section  and  is  proud  of  the  fact  that  he  was  one  of  those  early  settlers  who  laid  the  founda- 
tion  for  its  present  prosperity. 


E.  A.  OLANDEK. 


E.  A.  Olander,  an  agriculturist  residing  on  section  Kl,  Split  Rock  township,  owns  and 
operates  one  of  the  best  improved  farms  of  that  township.  He  is  numbered  among  the 
worthy  native  sons  of  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Split 
Rock  township  on  the  16th  of  December,  1879.  His  parents,  Charles  and  Hilma  (Bowman) 
Olander,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Sweden,  emigrated  to  the  United  States  as  young 
man  and  young  woman.  They  first  settled  in  Michigan  and  were  married  in  that  state.  Some 
time  later  they  came  to  South  Dakota,  Charles  Olander  liomesteading  the  southeast  quarter 
of  section  11,  Split  Rock  township,  Minnehaha  county,  and  also  taking  up  a  forty-acre  timber 
claim  adjoining  that  property  on  the  west.  There  he  continued  throughout  the  remainder 
of  his  life,  passing  away  in  1910  at  the  age  of  sixty- four  years.  His  death  was  the  occasion 
of  deep  and  widespread  regret,  for  he  had  gained  many  friends  in  the  community  where  he 
had  so  long  resided.     His  widow  still  survives  and  lives  on  the  old  home  farm 

E.  A.  Olander  was  reared  at  home  and  acquired  his  education  in  the  common  schools. 
He  remained  under  the  parental  roof,  assisting  his  father  in  the  operation  of  the  home  farm, 
until  1904,  when  he  started  out  as  an  agriculturist  on  his  own  account,  renting  the  farm  of 
his  grandfather,  S.  A.  Bowman.  At  the  end  of  about  three  years,  in  1907,  he  bought  and 
removed  to  his  present  home  farm  on  section  13,  Split  Rock  township.  Since  locating  on  the 
property  he  has  built  one  of  the  finest  barns  in  the  township  and  has  also  erected  other  farm 
buildings,  so  that  his  place  is  now  one  of  the  best  improved  in  the  community.  Mr.  Olander 
follows  up-to-date  methods  in  the  conduct  of  his  agricultural  interests  and  such  success  as 
has  come  to  him  is  the  result  of  indefatigable  labor,  well  applied  energy  and  good  judgment. 
He  is  also  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company  of  Brandon. 

In  1905  Mr.  Olander  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mis-  Clara  Johnson,  her  father  being 
Charlie  Johnson,  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  Brandon  township.  They  have  become  the 
parents  of  three  children,  namely:     Florence,  Warner  and  Margaret. 

In  politics  Mr.  Olander  is  a  republican,  while  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Swedish 
Lutheran  church,  to  which  his  wife  also  belongs.  Fraternally  he  is  identified  with  Valley 
Springs  Lodge  of  the  Independent  Order  of  odd  Fellows.  His  entire  life  has  been  spent  in 
Minnehaha  county  and  he  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  as  one  of  its  prosperous  farmers  and 
respected  citizens. 


THOMAS  W.  MADDEN. 


Thomas  W.  Madden,  a  conductor  on  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railway  residing  at 
Redfield,  came  to  South  Dakota  in  1SS0  and  bus  since  been  identified  with  interests  of  this 
state.  He  was  born  on  the  13th  of  March,  1868,  in  Sibley  county,  Minnesota,  a  son  of  Thomas 
and  Emily  (Payne)  Madden.  In  1871  the  father  died  and  was  buried  in  that  county.  The 
mother  is  living  at  Living-tun.  Montana,  at  the  age  of  eighty  years.  They  were  prominent 
pioneers  of  Minnesota,  removing  to  St.  Paul  when  there  were  only  a  dozen  buildings  in  the 
town  and  times  were  so  hard  that  Mrs.  Madden  knitted  socks  which  she  sold  to  the  stores  in 
order  to  add  to  the  family  income.  They  later  settled  upon  a  farm  in  Minnesota,  having  at 
the  time  only  twenty-five  cents  and  a  loaf  of  bread.  In  one  day  the  father  erected  a  log 
house  which  served  as  a  shelter  for  his  family. 

Thomas  W.  Madden  received  his  education  in  the  Silver  Lake  district  schools  of  Minne- 
sota, but  when  fifteen  years  of  age  put  aside  his  textbooks  and  thereafter  devoted  all  of  his 
time  to  assisting  his  mother  with  the  farm  work  for  two  years.  At  the  expiration  of  that 
period  he  became  a  brakeman  on  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railroad,  his  run  start- 


1206  HISTORY  I  '1    S<  'I    I  II   DAKOTA 

tag  from  Minneapolis.     After  two  yeai      ■  •    removed  to  South  Dakota,  locating  in  Huron  on 

tin-  llin  "i  September,  1886.    He  was  passenger  brakeman  on  the  Northwestern  running  from 

to   Pierre   for   six   \  ter  which  he   was   made  freight  conductor.     He  held  that 

on   foi   seventeen  years  and  then   became  passenger  conductor  on  the  Chicago  &  North- 

i.     His  reliability   and  i mess  of  nerve  fit  him  excellently  for  his  responsible  duties 

and  his  record  ■     !    mosl   cri   litable  one. 

On  the  9th  of  May,  1893,  Mr,  Madden  was  united  in  marriage  in  Huron  to  Miss  Josephine 

Gabel,  a  daughter  of  Mathias  and  [Catherine  (Bower)  Gabel.    Her  father  passed  away  in  1909 

and  was  buried  in  Cavour,  Smith  Dakota,  but  her  mother  is  still  living  and  makes  her  home 

Huron.     To  Mr.  and  Mrs.  .Madden  have  been  born  three  children:      Marietta,  Claire  and 

Phyllis. 

Mr.  Madden  is  a  democrat  and  casts  his  ballot  in  support  of  democratic  principles  and 
candidates.  He  is  a  communicant  of  the  Roman  Catholic  church  and  is  at  all  times  loyal 
to  that  organization.  Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  the  Benevolent 
Protective  'i;  I, .,  0j  i  ii..  ;i„d  the  Order  of  Railway  Conductors.  The  same  qualities  which 
have  won  him  promotion  and  the  respect  of  his  associates  have  gained  him  the  esteem  of  his 
fellow  citizens  and  his  attractive  personal  qualities  bind  many  to  him  in  ties  of  friendship. 


FRANK   B.  ROBERTS. 


Kiank  B.  Roberts,  president  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Milbank,  is  a  leader  in  finan- 
cial tii  •  Ii      ol   Grant  county.     lie  was  born  near  Sheboygan,  YVis1 sin,  dune  L'4,  1856,  a  son 

oi   Hiram  S.  and  Angeline  (Louden)   Roberts,  and  is  .it   Scotch  Welsh  ancestry.     His  paternal 

grandfather,  Shadrach  Huberts,  was  born  near  Bangor,  Maine,  and  followed  the  tailor's  trade, 

tying   about   thirty  men  in  his  shop.     During  the  War  of   1812  he  served  in  the  army  as 

a  drummer   boy.     The  maternal  grandfather,   Benjamin    Louden,   was   a   native  of  Ohio  but 

mi     ii.  earlj    settler  of  Wisconsin,  where  he  homesteaded  land, 

Hiram   s.  Huberts   was  born  in  Bangor,  Maine,  in    1829,  and  when   a   boy   went  to  Wis- 
consin, whence  in  early  manhood  he  removed  to  Blue   Earth  county,   Minnesota.     He  home- 
tea      'i    land    there   and   continued   to   operate   his   farm   until    1880,   when    he   came   with    his 
family    to   South    Dakota,   taking   up   a    homestead   which   he    later    sold,      lie   is   now   living 

ret         i    iii   Spokane,  Washington.      He  is  a    stalwart   del nat   although  earlier  in    life  lie  voted 

the   republican  ticket,  and  is  much   interested  in  religion-,  work,  being  an  influential  member 

oi    tin     Free    Methodist   church.     During  the   Civil   war   he   was   a    member   of   a   Minnesota 

volunteer  regiment  and  was  at  the  front   for  one  year.     His  wife  was  born  near  i  leveland, 

mil    their  marriage  occurred  in   Wisconsin.     She  passed  away   in    rail.     To  them  were 

ten   children,  eight   of   whom   survive:      Emma,  the   widow  of   Willis  G.   Ackerman,  of 

Milbank;   Frank   B.;   W.  II. ,  who  is  engaged   in  the  real-estate  business  in   Livings! Mon- 

Samuel  I...  who  is  residing  in  Spokane,  Washington,  and  i-  stale  agent   and   inspectoi 

Hartford  Insurance  <  ompanj  ;   Rose,  the  wife  of  Henry  Rickel,  a  fanner  residing  near 

Big  Timber,  Montana;    II.  S.,  who  is  engaged   in   the  grain   business  in   Milbank;   Grace,  the 

1    M.  (;.  S1  a    t. niner   living  in   Idaho;  and  Josie,  who  married  J.  A.  Corskie, 

a   druggist    of    I  Ian  is.. n.  Idah... 

Frank    B.    Roberts    attend..!    the    public    Bchools    of    Minnesota    and    subsequently    the 

in   N..r I   School.     In    his  early   manhood   he   followed   the   teacher's   profession   and 

taught    in  the   rural  schools    foi    Unit)    terms.      Ill    l*Ts  lie  hoiue-t  ea.led   laud    in   Smith    Dakota 

and  proved  up  on  it  although  he  continued  to  devote  his  time  to  teaching  during  the  winters. 

In  1890  I..'  entered  financial  circles,  organizing  the  Fanners  Bank  of  Milbank.  a  private  insti- 

which   he  later  sold.     He  next   established  the   First   state  Hank,  which  was  opened 

■      and   four  years  later  that   institution  was  reincorporated  as  the   First 

■  :.      in   fii  i  he  purchased  the  Farmers   Bank  and  consolidated  it   with  the  First 

I..  .1   lin, i  .  retaining  the  latter  name.     As  president  he  occupies  a  position  of  influence  in 

i  and  financial  world  and  he  has  proved  an  astute  ami  discriminating  banker. 

The   institution   is  capitalized  for  fifty  thousand  dollars,  the  surplus  is  ten  thousand  dollars 

and    thi    ..'..rage  deposits   total   five   hundred   and   ten    thousand    dollars.      The   amount    of  the 

deposits  proves  t  bank  has  the  confidence  of  the  general  public  and  it  has  been  so 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1209 

managed  that  it  not  only  safeguards  the  interests  of  the  depositors  but  also  returns  to  its 
stockholders  a  good  annual  dividend.  Mr.  Roberta  also  owns  considerable  land  in  Grant 
county. 

In  1880  Mr.  Roberts  married  Miss  Edith  Ackerman,  a  daughter  of  Albert  Ackerman,  a 
native  of  New  York,  who  removed  to  Ohio  in  an  early  day  in  the  history  of  that  state. 
Later  he  went  to  Adams  county,  Wisconsin,  and  thence  went  to  Blue  Earth  county,  Min- 
nesota.    He  passed  away  mar  Mapleton,  that  state. 

Mr.  Roberts  is  a  democrat  and  for  four  years  served  as  county  treasurer.  He  has  also 
served  on  the  city  council.  The  material  success  which  he  has  gained  is  proof  of  his  energy 
and  business  acumen  and  the  excellent  financial  condition  of  the  First  National  Bank  is 
evidence  of  his  executive  ability.  He  is  also  recognized  as  a  man  who  conforms  his  life  to 
high  standards  and  personally  he  has  many  sincere  friends. 


CARL  WILLIAM  JONESON. 


Carl  William  Joneson,  a  successful  and  enterprising  young  agriculturist  of  Minnehaha 
county,  residing  on  section  7,  Valley  Springs  township,  has  spent  his  entire  life  on  the  farm 
which  he  now  owns  and  operates.  His  birth  occurred  on  the  15th  of  August,  1883,  his 
parents  being  Swen  A.  and  Augusta  Wilhelmina  (Larson)  Joneson,  who  emigrated  to  the 
United  States  late  in  the  '60s.  In  1809  they  came  to  Minnehaha  county,  South  Dakota,  the 
father  homesteading  the  farm  which  is  now  in  possession  of  our  subject.  He  also  took  up 
a  tree  claim  of  forty  acres  on  section  8,  Valley  Springs  township,  and  subsequently  acquired 
other  lands  until  his  holdings  embraced  four  hundred  and  forty  acres.  His  demise  occurred 
in  1907,  when  he  had  attained  the  age  of  sixty-three  years,  thirty-eight  of  which  had  been 
spent  in  Minnehaha  county,  where  he  enjoyed  an  extensive  and  favorable  acquaintance. 

Curl  William  Joneson  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  attended  the  district 
schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education.  At  the  age  of  twenty-two  years  he  started  out 
as  an  agriculturist  on  his  own  account,  taking  charge  of  the  home  place,  which  he  operated 
thereafter.  In  1911  he  purchased  one  hundred  and  ten  acres  of  the  old  home  farm  which  had 
been  willed  to  his  youngest  brother.  He  likewise  owns  forty  acres  on  section  18  and  twenty 
acres  on  section  16,  Valley  Springs  township.  In  the  conduct  of  his  agricultural  interests 
he  follows  modern  and  resultant  methods  and  has  won  a  measure  of  success  that  entitles 
him  to  representation  among  the  prosperous  and  substantial  citizens  of  his  county  and  state. 
He  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator  Company  of  Valley  Springs. 

On  the  2d  of  February,  1910,  Mr.  Joneson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Esther  Jacob- 
son,  of  Split  Rock  township,  Minnehaha  county,  her  father  being  Fred  S.  Jacobson,  a  sketch 
of  whom  appears  on  another  page  of  this  work.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Joneson  have  three  children: 
Viola  Augusta,  Walter  Algot  and  Arnold  Swen  August. 

In  politics  Mr.  Joneson  is  a  stanch  republican,  having  supported  the  men  and  measures 
of  that  party  since  age  conferred  upon  him  the  right  of  franchise.  He  is  now  serving  as 
treasurer  of  the  school  board  and  is  proving  a  capable  official  in  that  connection.  Fraternally 
he  is  identified  with  the  Modern  Woodmen,  and  his  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Swedish 
Lutheran  church,  to  which  his  wife  also  belongs.  He  is  a  young  man  of  force,  ambition  and 
enterprise  and  he  stands  high  in  the  esteem  and  confidence  of  his  fellow  citizens. 


SIVERT  SEVERSON. 


Sivert  Severson,  who  has  been  a  resident  of  Minnehaha  county  for  more  than  three 
decades,  is  a  foremost  citizen  of  Split  Rock  township  and  acts  as  manager  of  the  Ferry 
elevator  at  Rowena.  His  birth  occurred  in  Norway  on  the  29th  of  August,  1863,  his  parents 
being  Sivert  and  Sigred  (Lutro)  Severson.  The  father  died  in  that  country  in  1908,  but  the 
mother  is  still  living  on  the  old  home  farm  in  Norway. 

Sivert  Severson  acquired  his  education  in  the  common  schools  of  his  native  land  and 
set  sail  for  the  United  States  in   1883,  when  a  young  man  of  twenty  years.     On  reaching 


j jln  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Ameri  lie   made   his   waj    direct    to  Dell  Rapids,  South   Dakota,  arriving  here  on 

April  1 3th.  Be  then  went  to  Valley  Springe  and  then-  secured  a  position  as  a  section  hand 
at  a  wage  of  one  dollar  and  ten  cents  per  day,  being  thus  employed  for  four  months.  On 
the  expiration  ol  thai  period  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  work  of  the  fields  and  was  em- 
ployed  as  a   farm  hand  for  about   four  years,  while  subsequently  he  cultivated  rented   land 

i    five  years.     In    1892   he   identified   himself  with   the  grain  business  as  manager  of 

the  elevator  al    Benclare,  South   Dakota,  remaining  in  this  position  for  ten  years.     He   tiext 

operated  an  elevatoi   in  Sioux   F'alls  for  year  and  in  1903  came  to  Rowena.     When  G.  II. 

IVni  erected  the  elevatoi  al  this  point  he  also  opened  a  lumberyard  and  placed  Mr.  Severs.. n 
both  branches  ol   his  business.     In  this  important   position  he  has  since  served 
to  th.    present   time  and  bj    his  able  management  has  largely  contributed  to  the  success  of 
the  .-hi. 'i  pi  ise  n  hich  he  represents. 

In    1899   Mr.  Severson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Mis-  Alma  Swenson,  a  native  of  Iowa, 

.i.i.i-  having  emigrated  from  Norway  and  taken  up  their  abode  in  that  state  at  an 
earlj  daj  Our  subject  and  his  wife  have  five  children,  as  follows:  Herbert  C,  Elwood  s.. 
Wilfred  I..  Howard  T.  and  Johanna  M. 

Mr.  Severson  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  democracy  and  now  holds  the  office  oi 
clerk  "i  Split  Rock  township,  discharging  the  duties  devolving  upon  him  in  a  prompt  and 
efficient  ma  unci.  Fraternally  lie  is  identified  with  the  Modern  Woodmen  of  America,  the 
Modern  Brotherhood  of  America  and  the  local  lodge  of  the  tndependent  Order  of  <M.l  Fellows 
at  Vallej  Springs.  In  all  the  relations  ol  life  his  action-  have  conformed  to  the  highest  stand- 
ard-, and  he  justly  deserves  the  lull  measure  of  confidence  and  respect  now  entertained  for 
him  by  all  who  know  him. 


SEVER    M.  SWENSON. 


Sever  M.  Swenson,  who  owns  and  operates  a  farm  of  three  hundred  acres  on  section  111. 
Split  Rock  township,  Minnehaha  county,  is  f  the  well  known  and  highly  esteemed  citi- 
zens oi  the  community,  having  resided  here  for  a  period  covering  forty-five  years.  His  birth 
occurred  in  Norway  on  the  i.-.th  of  April,  L859,  his  parent-  being  Ole  and  Bertha  (Nelson) 
Swenson,  who  emigrated  to  tin-  United  states  in   1866.     They  first  made  (heir  waj   to  Iowa 

.,:      pent    four  years   in    Winneshiek  and    E et   counties   of   that    state.      In    Is^O   they   came 

t,,  South  Dakota,  locating  in  Minnehaha  county,  where  the  lather  homesteaded  one  hundred 
:,,,,!  sixtj  acres  on  section  in.  Split  Rock  township,  where  our  subject  now  resides.  Subse- 
quentlj    lie  took   up  a  timber  claim   in   Brandon   township   for  hi-  only  son.  Sever,  who  did 

mi    t  ol   He  work  on  the  -I. Thej    liter  sold  this  claim  and  purchased  a  quarter  section 

ning  the   homi  itead      tile  Swenson   passed   away  on   the  homestead  some  years  ago. 

Sever   \1.   Swenson,  though    but    eleven  year-  of  age   when   he  came  to  South    Dakota    with 

hi-  parents,  was  old  enough  to  hold  the  plow    and  drive  the  oxen,  which  were  at   that   time 

generally   used   in   farm    work.      Hi-   lather  had   been   a    carpenter   in  Norway,  and    much   >.i  the 

•   ...I     .,1    the    fields    devolved    upon    our    subject,    who    soon    became    familiar    with    methods    of 

agriculture.  In  the  earlj  .lax-  he  drove  Hie  oxen  and  hauled  his  grain  to  Worthington, 
Minnesota.  Vftci  attaining  manhood  he  gradually  assumed  the  management  oi  the  farm 
and  subsequent  to  hi-  father's  demise  purchased  the  homestead,  so  that  he  now  owns  three 
bundled  acres  oi  valuable  land  on  -".lion    III.  Split    Rock  township,      lie  is  electing  a   hands.. me 

i    residence   on   the   place  at    the   present    ti and  has   a    well    improved   and   productive 

he  operates  in  an  efficient   and  effective  manner. 
In     Is'.u     Mr,    Swcn-oii    wa-    united     in     marriage    to    Mis-    Anna    Johnson,    a     native    of 
Ci      I      Rapid       Iowa,    her    parents    having    emigrated    to    this    country    from    Sweden.      To    our 

vile    have    been    horn     Iwrhe    children,    tell    of    whom    still    survive,    as     follows: 

Bertha,  who  i-  the  wife  ,,i  Edward  Thompson,  an  agriculturist  of  Split  I  lock  township;  Nora  ; 
("ail:    Julia;    Emily;    Albert;     Wlhiir;    Kay;    Ruby;    and    Sylvia.      All    of    the   children    are    at 

home  with  H xeept  ion  ol   the  first   i id. 

Mr.  Swen  ises  his  right   of   franchise  in  support   of  the  men  and  measures  of  the 

democracy     belii  firmly  in   its  principles.     His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  member- 

ship in  the  Norwegian   Lutheran  church,  to  which  his  wife  and  children  also  belong.     He  is 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1211 

widely  known  throughout  his  community,  and  his  substantial  qualities  of  manhood  and  of 
character  have  gained  for  him  an  enviable  position  in  the  regard  of  those  with  whom  he  has 
come  in  contact. 


COLONEL  THOMAS  G.  ORR. 


Colonel  Thomas  G.  Orr,  the  efficient  superintendent  of  the  South  Dakota  State  Soldiers' 
Home  at  Hot  Springs,  was  born  in  Martinsburg,  Knox  county,  Ohio,  June  22.  1848,  a  son  of 
Dr.  Thomas  and  Lavinia  (Thompson)  Orr.  The  father  was  born  in  Pennsylvania  and  the 
mother  was  a  native  of  Newell  county,  Ohio.  Both  have  gone  to  their  final  rest,  the  father's 
death  occurring  in  1855  at  New  Cumberland,  West  Virginia,  and  the  mother  passing  away 
in  1853  at  Martinsburg,  Ohio.  For  forty-five  years  Dr.  Orr  was  actively  engaged  in  the 
practice  of  medicine.  To  him  and  his  wife  were  born  five  sons  and  two  daughters,  Colonel 
Thomas  Orr  being  the  youngest. 

The  last  named  had  but  meager  opportunities  for  schooling  in  his  boyhood  days  and 
acquired  the  greater  part  of  his  education  after  the  Civil  war.  He  was  left  an  orphan  when 
about  seven  years  of  age  and  went  to  Volney,  Allamakee  county,  Iowa,  where  he  made  his 
home  with  a  brother.  While  still  a  child  he  found  employment  with  a  dry-goods  linn  and 
continued  with  that  house  for  three  years,  after  which  lie  went  to  Lansing,  where  lie  entered 
the  employ  of  the  Lansing  Mirror  as  printer's  devil.  His  connection  with  that  paper  was 
maintained  until  July,  1861,  when  he  put  aside  all  private  considerations  and  enlisted  in  the 
Union  army,  becoming  a  member  of  Company  C,  Fifth  Iowa  Volunteer  Infantry.  He  was  but 
thirteen  years  and  fifteen  days  old  when  he  stood  on  the  box  to  be  sworn  in  and  because  of 
the  United  States  rules  he  was  not  accepted  at  first.  Later  his  captain  interceded  for  him 
and  explained  to  the  mustering  officer  that  lie  had  no  parents  and  no  home  and  the  officer 
in  charge  sent  an  account  of  the  case  to  headquarters  in  Washington.  In  the  meantime 
Colonel  Orr  was  made  captain's  clerk  and  served  in  that  capacity  for  three  months,  at  the 
end  of  which  time  authority  came  from  Washington  to  muster  him  into  the  army  as  a 
drummer  boy.  In  1864,  after  three  years  of  service,  he  wa-  transferred  to  Company  G, 
Fifth  Iowa  Cavalry,  at  Atlanta,  Georgia,  as  a  veteran  volunteer.  Until  the  8th  of  Novem- 
ber, 1865,  he  held  the  rank  of  orderly  to  the  colonel  of  the  regiment  and  on  that  date  was 
mustered  out  at  Nashville,  Tennessee,  after  which  he  returned  to  Clinton,  Iowa,  where  In- 
received  his  pay  and  then  went  to  Lansing,  where  lie  spent  a  few  weeks  in  visiting.  He 
felt  the  need  of  a  more  thorough  education  and  attended  a  select  private  school  at  Waukon, 
Iowa,  for  three  months  and  in  1S64  went  to  Chicago  and  accepted  a  position  as  express 
messenger  for  the  Merchants'  Union  Express  Company,  which  operated  between  Chicago  and 
Burlington,  Iowa.  During  that  time  he  took  a  night  course  in  a  commercial  school  in  Chicago, 
from  which  lie  was  graduated  in  the  course  of  time.  In  tic  fall  of  1866  the  company  with 
which  he  was  connected  failed  and  he  returned  to  Lansing,  Iowa,  where  for  a  time  he  acted 
as  clerk  in  a  clothing  and  hardware  store.  He  then  became  bookkeeper  for  a  large  grain 
firm,  holding  that  position  for  live  years.  Upon  the  dissolution  of  the  firm  in  is;:;  he 
entered  into  a  copartnership  for  the  conduct  of  a  grain  business  at  De  Soto,  Victory  and 
Badax  (  iiy.  Wisconsin,  and  he  was  a  resident  of  Victory  until  18T7,  when  he  became  a 
partner  in  and  general  manager  of  a  large  company  buying  grain  at  twenty-six  different 
station-.  He  devoted  his  time  and  energies  to  his  duties  in  that  connection  until  Iss;;.  when 
lie  resigned  and  came  to  Dakota  territory,  filing  a  claim  near  Aberdeen  en  the  9th  of  Novem- 
ber, lss:;.  lb-  then  went  to  Viroqua,  Wisconsin,  which  remained  his  home  until  April  :.'. 
1884,  at  which  date  tie  located  on  his  claim  in  Dakota  territory,  his  family  arriving  a  few 
day-  before  Christmas,  which  anniversary  was  spent  at   Bayles'  ranch. 

In  the  fall  of  lss4  Colonel  Orr  was  asked  by  a  committee  of  citizens  to  become  a  candi- 
date for  register  of  deeds  of  Walworth  county,  which  he  did,  being  elected  and  serving  for 
four  years.  It  is  interesting  to  note  that  his  campaign  cost  him  only  live  dollars.  While 
he  served  a-  register  of  deeds  his  wife  and  family  continued  to  reside  upon  the  claim.  At 
the  end  of  his  term  he  was  made  chief  of  the  enrolling  and  engineering  force  appointed  by  the 
territorial  legislature  of  lsss  and  1880.  He  served  in  that  capacity  for  sixty  day-  and  thru 
opened  a  real  estate  office  at  Bangor,  Walworth  county.     In  1892  the  family  removed  to  Brook- 


1212  HIST*  >RY  I  IF  SOI    I  1 1    DAKOTA 

■i  order  that  the  childrei -lit  have  the  educational  advantages  afforded  there  bul  the 

!  did   not    join  them   until   Bome  time  afterward,     hi    1893  he  accepted  a   position  as 

collcctoi   for  the  Walter  Atvi 1  I  ompany  61   Hoosick,  New   ^'•  ■  > k .  Ins  territory  being  Dakota 

and   the  southern   hali   oi    the  state  oi    Minnesota.     He  continued  with  that  company   until 
Ilia  residence  remaining   in   B kings,  and  then  became  field  manager  for  ;i   fire  insur- 
ance company,  wh  i  -    headq ters  were  in  Madison,  Wisconsin.     After  a  year  spent  in  the 

employ  ol  thai  con he  resigned  to  accept  a  position  with  the  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &   St. 

Paul  Railroad  and  was  made  townsite  agen!  at  Evarts  and  he  was  engaged  in  selling  town 
lots  there  until  the  town  of  Mobridge  was  platted  and  he  was  made  townsite  agent  for  a 
^.  <•  under  the  municipality.  He  sold  the  first  lots  recorded  there  for  one  hundred  and 
ninetj  five  dollars  apiece      \  few  weeks  later  he  was  taken  sick  and  returned  to  his  family 

at    B kings.     It   was  necessary   for  him   to  undergo  an  operation  for  cancer  of  the  bowels 

and  be  went  to  a  hospital  at  Rochester,  Minnesota,  conducted  by  the  celebrated  Mayo 
Brothers.    The  operation  proved  successful  and  he  is  now  one  of  the  two  patients  who  have 

recovered    from  that    disease. 

In    1897   Colonel  Orr  returned  to  Brookings  and  was  made  deputy  food  and  dairy  com 

missioner  under  Professor  A.  11.  Wheaton.     When  Mr.  Cook  became  head  of  the  service  the 

;    was   reappointed   and   continued   to  act  as   commissioner   until   he    resigned    in    rami 

e  of   impaired  health.     Seven   years   later   he   was  appointed   a   member   of   the   board 

State   Soldiers'    Home    under   Governor    Herried    and   a   year   and    a    half    later    was 

reappointed,  serving  for  two  years  under  Governor  Vessey.     In  January,  1911,  he  was  elected 

by  the  board  as  superintendent  of  the  State  Soldiers'  Home  and  assumed  office  on   the   1st 

ol    Lpril  of  that  year.    He  has  sine.'  had  charge  of  the  affairs  of  the  institution  and  has  been 

ably  assisted  by  his  wife,  who  serves  as  matron.     She  has  had  much  experience  in  that  line 

ol    work,   having   been    for   about   five   years   matron    in    the    State   Agricultural   College   at 

Brookings. 

Colonel  Orr  is  a  republican  but  his  interest  in  public  affairs  has  never  taken  the  form 
of  a  desire  to  hold  office.  He  is  a  member  of  the  blue  lodge,  chapter  and  council  in  Masonry 
and  has  held  a  number  of  offices  in  that  order.  He  is  president  of  the  Home-Coming  Associ- 
ation and  believes  firmly  in  the  value  of  gatherings  that  bring  together  all  those  interested 
in  any  way  in  this  section  of  the  state.  Colonel  Orr  has  invariably  manifested  the  same 
spirit  of  devotion  to  the  public  good  that  led  him  as  a  boy  of  little  more  than  thirteen  to 
oiler  his  Bervices  to  his  country  as  a  soldier,  being  the  youngest  enrolled  soldier  from  Iowa. 
His  record  was  one  of  haul  service  as  he  took  part  in  from  sixty-one  to  sixty-live  engage- 
ments, was  twice  wounded  and  yet  was  with  his  regiment  every  day  of  the  time  that  elapsed 
from  his  enlistment  until  his  discharge  at  the  close  of  the  war.  His  experience  as  a  soldier 
and  his  understanding  of  the  veterans  of  the  war,  coupled  with  his  wide  business  knowledge, 
mil..'  him  an  excellent  man  for  the  post  of  superintendent  of  the  South  Dakota  State  Soldiers' 
Home  and  his  administration  is  proving  not  only  satisfactory  to  the  board  of  directors  lint 
1 1   lets   the  approval   of  the   soldiers   who   live   therein. 


CLAUDE  C.  GRAY. 


<  laude  C.  Gray,  practicing  at  tic  bar  of  Sturgis,  where  he  is  well  known  as  an  aide  and 
i  ,  young  lawyer,  was  born  at  Denison,  Iowa,  March  it.  1885,  a  son  of  John  W. 
and  Cannie  (Weatherholdt)  Cray.  The  father  was  bom  in  towa,  in  which  state  his  people 
settled  in  1846.  The  mother  was  also  a  native  of  that  state  and  of  German  parentage.  In 
early  hie  John  W.  Graj  became  a  tea, her.  was  also  a  mechanii  and  engaged  in  fanning. 
Subsequent!}  he  removed  to  tin'  vicinity  of  St.  Joseph,  Missouri,  having  long  survived  Ins 
wife,  who  died  during  the  infancy  of  their  son  (laude. 

In  the  acquirement  of  his  education  Claude  C.  Gray  alien. led  scl 1  in  Denver,  Colorado, 

in    Abilene,   i ind   in   Springdale,  Iowa.     Having  determined   upon  the  practice  of  law 

i      i   i k,  he  then  began  preparation   I'm-  the  profession  in  the  Chicago  Kent   College  of 

Law    and    in    He'   law    department    of   the   Slate    University   of    Iowa    and   was  admitted  to   the 

[o     i   bar  oi    rm.       i be i  (Ins.  however,  he  had  come  to  Know   tin.  value  of  industry 

and   determination    tl gh   experience,   for  whim   Iml    twelve  years  of  age  he  began  working 


CLAUDE  C.  GRAY 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1215 

a,  -|  f.,rm  hand,  bring  employed  in  the  fields  through  the  summer  months,  while  in  the 
winter  seasons  he  attended  school.  He  continued  in  that  way  until  he  had  finished  his  edu- 
cation, alter  which  he  was  employed  by  a  law  firm  of  Chicago— Pringle,- Northrop  &  Ter- 
williger— for  a  year.  He  then  left  that  city  and  in  1908  made  his  way  to  Meade  county, 
South  Dakota,  settling  on  a  homestead  claim  at  White  Owl.  He  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of 
this  state  in  October,  1908,  but  continued  to  reside  upon  his  claim  until  elected  states  attor- 
ney, when  he  removed  to  Sturgis,  where  he  has  since  made  his  home.  He  was  called  to  that 
office  in  1911  and  served  in  that  capacity  for  four  years,  or  until  1915:  He  now  gives  bis 
undivided  attention  to  the  private  practice  of  law  and  is  accorded  a  liberal  and  distinctively 
representative  clientage  that  has  connected  him  with  much  of  the  important  litigation  heard 
in  the  courts  of  the  district.  He  has  good  property  interests  in  the  state,  being  the  owner  of 
four  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  rich  farm  land  in  Meade  county  which  he  rents. 

On  the  14th  of  November,  1908,  Mr.  Gray  was  married  to  Miss  Elna  F.  Leonard,  who 
was  born  at  Springdale,  Iowa,  a  daughter  of  John  and  Ann  Leonard,  both  of  whom  were 
natives  of  Ireland.  They  came  to  Iowa  about  1854.  In  early  life  the  father  was  a  sailor 
but  later  turned  his  attention  to  farming  and  following  his  removal  to  the  west  he  spent 
his  remaining  days  in  Iowa. 

Mr.  Gray  belongs  to  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  is  highly  esteemed  by 
his  brethren  of  that  organization.  He  has  always  voted  with  the  democratic  party  and  is  a 
firm  believer  in  its  principles  but  has  never  sought  office  outside  of  the  strict  path  of  his 
profession,  preferring  to  concentrate  his  energies  upon  his  practice,  knowing  that  the  law 
is  a  jealous  mistress  and  that  her  rewards  are  most  generously  bestowed  where  she  receives 
the  undivided  devotion  of  her  followers. 


JAMES  SIMPSON. 


In  Sioux  Falls  the  name  of  James  Simpson  is  an  honored  one,  for  his  work  as  an 
educator  stamped  him  not  only  as  a  man  of  ability  in  that  profession  but  as  one  guided 
by  broad  humanitarian  purposes.  His  life  work  proved  a  blessing  to  those  who  came  under 
his  instruction,  for  he  devoted  his  time  to  teaching  the  deaf  and  dumb  and  his  sympathy 
proved  an  interpretative  force  in  understanding  those  who  came  under  his  guidance, 
enabling   him   to   assist   them   in   the  largest   possible   measure. 

Mr.  Simpson  was  born  January  21,  1854,  in  Oakland  county,  Michigan.  His  parents 
died  wdien  he  was  but  three  years  of  age  and  he  afterward  lived  among  relatives  there 
until  he  readied  the  age  of  thirteen  or  fourteen  years.  Being  deaf,  he  then  entered  the 
State  School  for  the  Deaf  at  Flint,  Michigan,  where  he  remained  for  four  years,  after  which 
he  went  to  New  York  city  and  attended  the  Fanwood  School  for  the  Deaf,  continuing  in 
that  institution  for  three  years.  Later  he  was  employed  for  three  years  at  the  jewelry 
trade  in  the  northern  part  of  New  York,  after  which  he  returned  to  Michigan  and  worked 
on  a  farm  until  he  reached  the  age  of  twenty-five.  He  was  then  appointed  to  teach  the 
school  for  the  deaf  at  Council  Bluffs,  Iowa,  spending  three  years  at  that  place,  after  which 
he  went  to  Sioux  Falls  in  1881  to  visit  E.  G.  Wright  and  was  asked  to  establish  a  school 
for  the  deaf  in  that  city.  The  land  for  the  school  was  donated  by  several  wealthy  people 
and  he  opened  the  school  in  1881  with  five  pupils.  The  attendance  gradually  grew,  how- 
ever, until  it  is  now  a  large  and  prosperous  institution.  Mr.  Simpson  continued  the  work 
of  teaching  until  1903,  when  his  health  failed.  He  then  resigned  and  went  to  the  Black 
Hills,  hoping  to  be  benefited  by  the  change,  but  the  trip  proved  unavailing  and  he  returned 
to   Sioux    Falls,   where  he  passed  away  October    Hi.   1903. 

Mr.  Simpson  had  been  married  in  1880,  in  Council  Bluffs,  to  Miss  Anna  Laura  Wright, 
a  pupil  of  the  Council  Bluffs  school,  and  (hey  became  the  parents  of  three  children, 
Howard  \Y.,  Grant  M.  and  Laurence  A.  The  two  youngest  an'  now  connected  with  the 
Orpheiim    circuit    and    live   in    Kansas   City.      The    mother    is   still    living    in    Sioux    Falls. 

Upon  the  death  of  Mr.  Simpson  the  school  was  conducted  by  Miss  Donald  from  1903 
until  1907  and  in  the  latter  year  J.  D.  McLaughlin  took  charge,  so  continuing  for  time 
years.  Tn  1910  the  eldest  son,  Howard  W.  Simpson,  was  appointed  to  the  position  of 
superintendent.      He   was   born   in   the   school    in    Sious:   Falls.   February   7,   1882.     His   father 


1216  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

and  mother  both  being  deaf,  I"-  was  acquainted  with  the  sign  language  from  bis  birth. 
II.  attended  the  citj  schools  in  Sioux  Falls  and  the  Mate  College  at  Brookings,  South 
Dakota,  and  in  1898  be  joined  the  First  South  Dakota  Infantry  and  went  to  the  Philip- 
pines, when-  he  waa  engaged  in  military  duty  for  one  year  and  rive  months.  For  several 
years  thereafter  he  waa  employed  on  a  ranch  in  Jerauld  county  and  still  later  went  upon 
.,  traveling  salesman,  while  subsequently  he  became  connected  with  the  Brad- 
l  ompanj  at  Sioux  Falls.  He  was  likewise  for  a  year  and  a  half  engaged  in  the 
improvement   of  a  homestead  claim  in  Meade  county. 

(in   the   20th  "I   June,    1906,   Mr.   Simpson   was   married  to   Miss  Stella   Irene   Ridhy,  of 

go,   Wisconsin,  and   the)    have  one  child.   Virginia,   who   was   burn   January   28,    1911. 

I,,   religious    faith    Mr.   and    Mrs.   Simpson   are   Congregationalists   and   fraternally    he    is   a 

n    hi  ■ rig  to  I  nitj    Lodge,  No.   130,  F.  &  A.  M.,  while  in  both  the  STork  and  Scottish 

Rites   he   has  attained  high   rank,  being  now  a   Knight   Templar  and  a  thirty-second  degree 
Mason.     He   was   railed   to   become   his   father's   successor   in    1910   and   under   his   guidance 

the  Sd I   for  the   Deaf   at    S \   Falls   is  in  a  prosperous  condition  and   is  doing  splendid 

work. 


l!(iV  1',.   ROCKWELL. 

\n  excellent  record  of  public  service  is  that  which  l!i>y  I!.  Rockwell  has  made  in  the 
m  of  clerk  of  the  courts  of  Hyde  county,  in  which  capacity  he  is  now  serving  for 
the  fifth  term.  He  was  born  at  Morris,  Illinois,  .Match  i,  1876,  a  son  of  Eugene  and 
Sarali  (Sawyer)  Rockwell.  The  lather's  birth  occurred  in  Cortland  county,  New  York, 
while  the  mother  was  born  in  Putnam,  Connecticut.  In  early  life  Eugene  Rockwell  engaged 
in  merchandising,  removing  from  Wisconsin  to  Morris,  Illinois,  and  his  wife  there  con- 
ducted a  milliner)  business  for  a  numbei  of  years.  They  were  married  in  Morris  and 
Mr.  Rockwell  carried  on  merchandising  there  for  some  time  and  also  in  other  Illinois 
towns.  His  wife  died  in  1883,  while  his  death  occurred  in  L885.  In  the  Family  were  three 
sens:   Curtis   E.,   who   is  engaged   in   ranching  near   Highmore;    Roy    B.;   and    Frank  ('..  who 

.in     o,i   a   short   time   be i   ins   mother's  death  and   was  adopted   by   a    Mr.  and   Mrs, 

Palmer.     He  is   now  a   farmer  and   reside-  at    Brookings,  South    Dakota. 

Ro)    B.   Ro  kwell   pursued   his  education   in  the   public  schools  of  Chebanse  and   Mama. 

Illinois,  and   in   the  district   scl Is   of   Nebraska,  to   which   state   he   re ved   when    about 

ten    years    ol    age      He    worked    as    a    ranch    boy    near    Alii e    lor    aboul     lour    years,    alter 

which  In-  returned  to  Chicago,  Illinois,  when'  he  attended  sd 1   tor  a   year  and  a  half,  at 

tune  taking  treatment    tor  detective  heating,     lb'  then  went    to  i  hebanse,  Illinois, 

where  he  lei -d   the  printing   trade,  after  which   he   removed   to   Maroa,   Illinois,  where   he 

i   tor  lb.-  Illinois  I  entral   for  i iber  of  months,     lie  next  went   to  Onarga,  Illinois. 

i,r   attended   Grand    Prairie   Seminary    for   about   two   years,    pursuing   a   com rcial 

course.     He  ha-  always  1 u  ambitious  to  advance  his  education  and   broad  reading  and  a 

rctentivi     mory    have   made   him   a    well    informed    man.      lie   has  also   learned    many    i       0113 

iii    the     el I   ol    experience.      When    he   had   completed    hi-   commercial   course   he   secured   a 

a     I kkeepei     in    Chicago,    where    he     remained     foi     about     two    year-,    when     he 

returned  to  i  hebanse,  there   working   at   the  printer's  trade   for  three  years.     In  the  mean- 
c    had    -pent    about    si\    months    in    traveling    through    the    west    on    a    bicycle.      After 

the    printer'      trade    I "gaged    in    selling    machinery    and    in    I kkeeping    for 

about     :      nths  and  in   August.   1900,  he   went   to   Hock    Rapids,   Iowa,  where  he  met   his 

..   Curtis    I.   Rockwell.     Together   they    came   to   South    Dakota    and    filed   on   a   claim 
in   II-  nee   which   time  they   have  been   residents  of  the  county.     Hoy  Rockwell 

..i    tie    Highmore    Herald,    naging    the    paper    for    about'   three    years,    and 

du  ing   thai    time  he  also  proved  up  on  his  claim.     He  afterward  took   up  his  abode  on   the 

I. I    in    raising    -lock    and    also    cultivated    sum,,    crops,    remaining    upon 

that    pi nt.il  January,   I'm;,  when   he  assumed  the  duties  of  clerk  of  the  courts  in  Hyde 

county.     In    May.    rug.   he   purchased   the    Hyde   County    Bulletin    from    II.   C.   Shober,   who 
had  established  the  paper  in   1885.     This  he   issues  weekly  and  does  all   the  writing  for  the 

two   | pie   to  attend    to   the   mechanical   pari    of   the   business,   while   he 

has  cntin         -  the  office  work.     He  is  still  connected   with  Curtis  Rockwell  under  the 


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style  of  Rockwell  Brothers.     They  are  operating  a  ranch  of  six  hundred  and  forty   acres, 
raising  both  grain  and  stock. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Rockwell  has  always  been  an  earnest  republican  and  since 
called  to  the  office  of  county  clerk  in  1907  he  has  continuously  filled  the  position,  being 
now  the  incumbent  for  the  fifth  term,  his  reelections  being  incontrovertible  proof  of  the 
confidence  reposed  in  him  by  his  fellow  townsmen  and  of  the  efficiency  with  which  he  has 
discharged  his  duties.  He  has  also  held  some  township  offices.  Fraternally  he  is  con- 
nected with  Ree  Valley  Lodge,  No.  70,  F.  &  A.  M.,  and  with  the  Elks  lodge  at  Huron  and 
is  loyal  to  the  teachings  and  purposes  of  those  organizations,  which  are  based  upon  a 
recognition  of  the  brotherhood  of  mankind.  From  the  age  of  ten  years  Roy  B.  Rockwell 
has  largely  depended  upon  his  own  resources  and  has  been  both  the  architect  and  the 
builder  of  his  own  fortunes.  He  has  overcome  obstacles  and  difficulties  which  would  have 
utterly  discouraged  others,  but  by  determined  effort  he  has  worked  his  way  upward, 
constantly  learning  new  and  valuable  lessons  from  experience  and  gaining  a  place  among 
those  who  are  recognized  as  forceful  factors  in  advancing  the  welfare  of  the  community 
in  which  they  live. 


HARLAN  P.  PACKARD. 


Harlan  P.  Packard,  secretary  and  general  manager  of  the  Merchants  Mutual  Insur- 
ance Association,  is  one  of  the  most  distinguished  and  prominent  residents  of  Redfield, 
South  Dakota.  He  has  been  a  resident  of  this  state  since  1881,  but  his  early  home  was 
in  the  east,  for  lie  was  born  in  Madrid,  St.  Lawrence  county,  New  York,  on  the  2d  of  June, 
1845,  and  comes  of  a  very  old  and  prominent  family  of  English  origin.  The  first  to  locate 
in  this  country  was  Hiram  Packard,  who  crossed  the  Atlantic  in  163S,  on  the  ship  Vigilant, 
and  settled  in  New  England.  Our  subject  is  a  direct  descendant  of  John  ami  Priscilla 
(Mullens)  Alden,  and  his  grandfathers  on  both  sides  were  identified  with  the  Revolutionary 
war.  He  is  today  a  member  of  the  Sons  of  the  Revolution  and  also  the  Mayflower  Descend- 
ants. His  parents  were  Hiram  and  Caroline  (Dimick)  Packard,  who  spent  their  entire 
lives  in  New  York  and  at  their  deatli  were  laid  to  rest  in  the  cemetery  at  .Madrid.  The 
father  was  ;i    i.nin.i    by  occupation  and  died  when  our  subject   was  only  two  years  old. 

Harlan  P.  Packard  was  reared  and  educated  in  the  Empire  state  and  was  graduated 
from  the  Potsdam  Academy  in  1863.  Feeling  that  his  country  needed  his  services,  he 
immediately  enlisted  after  leaving  school  as  an  engineer  in  the  Fiftieth  New  York  Engineer 
(nip-,,  with  which  he  served  until  honorably  discharged  when  hostilities  ceased.  Return- 
ing to  his  home,  he  engaged  in  clerking  in  a  dry-goods  store  in  Canton.  New  York,  and 
tie  n  in  Ogdensburg,  New  York,  where  he  remained  until  1868,  when  lie  started  west  and 
located  in  Janesville,  Minnesota.  There  he  embarked  in  the  dry-goods  business  on  his 
nun  account  and  conducted  a  store  there  until  removing  to  Redfield,  South  Dakota,  in 
1881.  There  he  carried  mi  the  same  business  for  some  years,  having  established  the  iii-t 
genera]  store  in  that  section  of  the  state.  The  lumber  used  in  the  erection  of  his  store 
building  had  to  be  hauled  from  Huron  with  ox  teams.  Success  attended  his  efforts  as  a 
merchant  and  he  continued  in  the  dry-goods  business  until  1895,  when  he  disposed  of  the 
same  and  organized  the  .Merchants  Mutual  Insurance  Association,  to  which  he  has  since 
devoted  his  entire  time,  making  it  one  of  the  safest  and  most  reliable  institutions  of  the 
kind  in  the  state.  He  is  a  man  of  exceptional  business  ability  and  sound  judgment  and 
has  heiii  able  to  carry  forward  t'>  successful  completion  whatever  he  has  undertaken.  He 
is  today  the  owner  of  considerable  property  in  Redfield,  having  erected  the  present  Central 
Hotel  1  two  store  buildings,  besides  the  building  now  occupied  by  the  VVatkins  Hard- 
ware Company. 

At  Janesville,  Minnesota,  on  the  29th  of  March.  1876,  Mr.  Packard  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Mary  E.  Wentworth,  a  daughter  of  Mrs.  Virginia  Wentworth  and  a 
representative  of  a  very  prominent  family  of  that  state.  To  them  have  been  born  five 
children,  namely:  Harlan,  who  is  now  treasurer  of  the  Merchants  Mutual  Insurance  Asso- 
ciation; Franklin  H.,  a  druggist  of  Redfield;  Lillian,  the  wife  of  C.  L.  Holton,  an  electrician 
of  Minneapolis;  Hazel,  a  graduate  of  the  Cumnock  Scl 1  of  Oratory,  at  Evanston,   Illinois, 


l2i8  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

and    now    teaching   dramatic   art    in    Minneapolis,    Minnesota;    and    Clayton,   attending    the 
I  Diversity   oi    Minnesota. 

gia  fellow   r,i  ill  and  ability,  have  called  Mr.  Packard  to  public 

office  and    for   four  years   he   mo  I    acceptably    served   as   mayor  of   Redfield.     lie   has  also 
nted   his   district    three   times    in    the   state   legislature  and  for   four  years  served  as 
mber  of  the  Btate  board  of  charities  and  correction.     While  a  member  of  the  legisla- 
ture lie   was   instrumental  in  securing   the   location   of   the  Home  for  the  Feeble  Minded  at 

eld.      He    has   always    d everything    in   his    power   to   promote   the   interests   of   the 

,  ill    regarded   of   its  representative  and  most  influential  citizens.     He 

,,   one   "i    the    most    prominent    members    of    tin'    Grand   Army    of    the   Republic   of   South 
as   department  commander.     He  belongs  to  the  Masonic  fraternity  and 
is  -,   membei    oi    the  Mystic  Shrine  and   the   Benevolent    Protective  Order  of  Elks. 


HARRY  P.  ATWATER. 


Harrj  1'.  Atwater  is  an  able  lawyer,  practicing  at  Sturgis,  particularly  well  known  for 
ility  in  handling  criminal  cases.  He  was  born  at  Cataract.  Monroe  county,  Wisconsin, 
November  8,  1871,  a  son  of  the  Rev.  Wesley  D.  and  Harriet  (Shultz)  Atwater,  natives  of 
Ohio  and  Pennsylvania  respectively.  The  former  was  born  in  1840  and  the  latter  in  1841. 
In  early  life  the  father  entered  the  ministry,  to  which  he  devoted  many  years  of  an  active 
and  useful  career,  but  is  now  living  retired  near  Auburn,  California. 

Barry  P.  Atwater  was  the  fourth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  eight  children  and 
after  attending  the  public  schools  of  Wisconsin  and  of  the  Black  Hills  country  he  prepared 
for  the  liar  as  a  law  student  in  the  State  University  of  Nebraska.  In  the  meantime,  how- 
ever,  he  had  taken  an  initial  step  in  the  business  world,  having  at  the  age  of  fifteen  years 

.I   employment  as  a  clerk  in  the  Sturgis  postoffice,  where  he  remained  for  two  years. 

Afterward  he  was  for  a  period  of  seven  or  eight  years  employed  in  various  ways,  including 
clerking  in  mercantile  establishments,  but  at  the  end  of  that  time  he  carried  out  a  cherished 
plan  oi  preparing  for  the  bar,  pursuing  the  study  of  law  while  at  the  same  time  holding 
the  ollice  of  justice  of  the  peace.  He  was  admitted  to  practice  in  April,  1902,  and  opened 
an  office  in  Sturgis,  where  he  has  since  remained,  following  his  profession  there  for  thirteen 
years,  lie  continues  in  general  practice  and  has  had  a  large  clientage  in  criminal  work. 
He  has  a  keenly  analytical  mind  which  enables  him  to  readily  determine  the  strong  points 
in   his  cane;   he  marshals  his  evidence  with  the  precision  of  a  military  commander;   and  in 

the  presentati if  his  cause  is  always  strong,  resourceful  and  logical.     Aside  from  his  pro- 

fessional  interests  he  is  the  owner  of  land  in  South  Dakota  and  his  property  interests  bring 
to  him  a  good  return. 

Mr.  \t  water  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Fraternal  Order  of  Eagles  and  for  ten 
years  served  as  chief 'official  in  the  local  aerie.  His  political  allegiance  has  always  been 
given  to  the  republican  party  since  age  conferred  upon  him  the  right  of  franchise.  He  is 
lie  pn  r  nt  mayor  of  Sturgis  ami  for  one  term  he  served  as  county  judge  of  Meade  county, 
lie  was  also  a  member  of  the  hoard  of  aldermen  of  Sturgis  for  two  terms,  was  city  attorney 
for  three  terms  and  now  as  the  chief  executive  of  his  city  is  doing  much  practical  and  effective 
work  along  municipal  lines,  his  labors  being  a  potent  clement  in  bringing  about  needed 
impi o\ ements  in  citj   affairs. 


HANS    LARSON. 


Hans   Larson,  who   for   the  past   twelve   years   has   resided   on   his   farm  of  one   hundred 

ctions    10    and     11,    Split     Rock    township.   Minnehaha    county,    has    for 

twentj   thrci     real      devoted    his   attention    to   both    agricultural    pursuits   and   carpentering. 

His   birth   occurred    in    \'or»a\    on    the    loth    of    August,    1857,   his   parents   being  Lars   and 

Cli i  ho  i  migrated  to  the  I  nited  Stales  in   1S09  and  took  up  their  abode  in 

Chicago,   Illinois.     The   father  was    for   many   years  a   ship's  carpenter  and   sailed  the  high 


HARRY   P.  ATWATEB 


THI  IRK 

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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1221 

seas  for  over  thirty  years,  touching  at  all  principal  ports  of  the  world.  After  coming 
to  this  country  he  worked  at  carpentering  in  Chicago  for  three  years  and  in  1872  made  his 
way  to  Trempealeau  county,  Wisconsin,  where  he  took  up  a  homestead.  In  1SS2  he  came 
to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  where  he  worked  at  his  trade  for  about  three  years,  on  the 
expiration  of  which  period  he  went  to  North  Dakota  and  preempted  a  quarter  section  of 
land  in  Dickey  county,  residing  thereon  for  twelve  years.  Subsequent)}'  he  returned  to 
Sioux  Falls  and  here  spent  the  remainder  of  his  life,  passing  away  in  1910  at  the  age  of 
eighty-seven  years.  The  mother  of  our  subject  died  two  years  later,  at  the  age  of  seventy- 
nine,  and  was  buried  on  the  same  day  of  the  month  on  which  her  husband  passed  away — 
April  3d. 

Kans  Larson,  who  was  a  youth  of  twelve  years  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  on 
their  emigration  to  the  new  world,  was  reared  at  home  and  acquired  a  limited  education 
in  the  common  schools.  At  an  early  age  he  served  an  apprenticeship  to  the  carpenter's 
trade  and  this  has  been  his  life's  occupation.  He  learned  his  trade  in  Chicago  and  in  1S78 
came  to  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota.  Soon  afterward  he  took  up  a  homestead  and  a  tree 
claim  in  Buffalo  township,  Minnehaha  county,  but  held  it  for  only  a  short  time  and  then 
sold  his  relinquishment  on  both  claims  and  continued  his  trade  in  Sioux  Falls.  For  the 
past  twenty-three  years,  however,  he  has  combined  farming  with  carpentering  and  now 
owns  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of  land  on  sections  10  and  11.  Split  Fork  township, 
on  which  he  has  made  his  home  during  the  past  twelve  years.  In  1912  his  two  sons 
undertook  the  operation  of  the  farm.  Mr.  Larson  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Farmers  Elevator 
Company  of  Brandon  and  has  long  been  numbered  among  the  enterprising,  representative 
and  successful  citizens  of  his  community. 

On  the  14th  of  December,  1SS0.  Mr.  Larson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Gertrude 
Qualley.  of  Sioux  Falls,  who  is  a  native  of  Norway.  To  them  have  been  born  six  children, 
four  of  whom  survive,  as  follows:  Arthur  and  Louis,  who  operate  the  home  farm;  Louisa, 
who  is  the  wife  of  Evan  Lommen.  of  Lincoln  county.  South  Dakota;  and  Hilda,  who  gave 
her  hand  in   marriage  to  Garfield  Hanson,  of  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota. 

Mr.  Larson  is  a  member  of  the  board  of  trustees  of  the  Congregational  church,  to  which 
his  wife  also  belongs.  The  period  of  his  residence  in  Minnehaha  county  covers  thirty-seven 
years  and  he  has  won  an  extensive  circle  of  friends  here,  for  his  life  has  been  upright  and 
honorable  in  all  relations. 


JACOB  B.  SEVERSON. 


Jacob  B.  Severson,  who  is  widely  recognized  as  a  progressive  and  enterprising  agricul- 
turist of  South  Dakota,  has  made  his  home  in  this  state  for  more  than  a  quarter  of  a  century, 
residing  on  section  33,  Valley  Springs  township,  Minnehaha  county.  His  birth  occurred  in 
Norway  on  the  23d  of  July,  1870,  his  parents  being  S.  S.  and  Sigri  Severson,  both  of  whom 
are  deceased. 

Jacob  B.  Severson  attended  the  common  schools  of  his  native  land  in  the  acquirement 
of  an  education  and  after  putting  aside  his  textbooks  immediately  made  preparations  to 
emigrate  to  the  United  States,  landing  on  American  shores  in  18S7.  He  made  his  way  direct 
to  South  Dakota  and  in  Minnehaha  county  took  charge  of  the  estate  of  John  O.  Johnson, 
who  afterward  became  his  father-in-law  and  whose  farm  embraced  three  hundred  and  twenty 
acres  of  land  on  section  33,  Valley  Springs  township.  In  the  management  of  this  property 
he  has  been  actively  and  continuously  engaged  to  the  present  time  and  his  labors  have  been 
attended  with  most  excellent  results.  He  utilizes  the  latest  improved  machinery  in  the 
work  of  the  fields  and  conducts  his  farming  interests  in  accord  with  the  most  modern  and 
practical  methods.  Mr.  Severson  owns  a  tract  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  on  section  21, 
Valley  Springs  township,  which  he  purchased  in  1909,  and  also  eighty  acres  on  section  19. 
In  connection  with  the  production  of  cereals  he  devotes  considerable  attention  to  live  stock, 
feeding  seventy  head  of  cattle  and  one  hundred  and  fifty  head  of  hogs.  He  makes  a  specialty 
of  shorthorn  cattle  and  in  all  of  liis  undertakings  as  an  agriculturist  has  been  deservedly 
successful. 

On  the  16th  of  March,  1899,  Mr.  Severson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Annie  Johnson,  a 


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daughtei  "i  John  0.  and  Eveline  Johnson.  Her  father  came  t"  South  Dakota  in  1872  and  took 
up  a  hi  and  also  a  tree  claim  comprising  the  north  half  of  section  33,  Valley  Springs 

township,  Minnehaha  county,  being  among  t  lie-  earliest  pioneers  of  this  state.  He  passed 
away  August  3,  L886,  but  is  -till  survived  by  his  widow,  who  makes  her  borne  with  our 
Bubject.  Mi.  and  Mrs.  Severson  have  t«>>  children,  Harry  and  ha,  who  are  fourteen  and 
eleven  years  of  a  ectivi  Ij 

In    politics    Mr.   Severson    is   a    lcpuhlieaii.      1 1  ■  -    lias    ]i,-]il    several    township    ollicos    ami    at 

i   bold     the  [..  ii i     upervisor,  ever  proving  a  most  capable  ami  satisfactory  official. 

The  cause  ol  education  has  evei  found  in  him  a  stanch  champion  and  he  has  done  able  sen- 
ice  in  ii  interests  as  chairman  and  member  of  the  school  board.  His  religious  faith  is  that 
..I   thi    Methodist  church,  while  fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias  ami 

lie'  U linen.     II,    is  interested  in  everything  pertaining  to  the  welfare  and  advancement  ol 

ipted    -late    and    enjoys    an    enviable    reputation    as    a    representative,    esteemed    and 
prosperous  citizen. 


HON.  FEED  Ii.  STILES. 


lion,  Fred  I'..  Miles,  a  member  of  the  state  senate  and  a  well  known  banker  of  Owanka, 

had  the  distinction  during  the  legislative  session  of   1915  of   bcine.  tin'  youngest   member  oi 

neial   assembly    in   either   bouse.      He   was    lioin    in   Cherokee,    Iowa,   March    4,    L887,  ami 

was  the  third  of  the  four  children  born  of  the  marriage  of  Charles  A.  and   trance-   (Bailej  I 

lie  hither  is  a  native  of  Iowa  and  of  English  parentage,  while  the  mother  was  bora 

in   Connecticut,     Spending   hi-  youthful  day-   under  the   parental  roof  at  Cherokee,   Fred   If 

Stiles  attended   the   public   sel Is  and    later  spent   a    year  as   a    student    in   the   University  of 

1 1 1  <  1  two  year-   in   the  University  of  Wisconsin.     When   his  college  days   were  over  he 

.nt. re.i  il inplo\  of  a  railway  ami  telephone  company  and  iii  1909  removed  to  South  Dakota, 

settling  ai  Owanka,  where  he  became  identified  with  financial  interests,  a  connection  which 
ha,   since   been    maintained.     He   i-   a    stockholder   in   several   telephone   enterprises   and   his 

invi    tments   lane  been    judiciously   clc     lie  scans  to  readily  recognize  the  possibilities  of 

any  business  situation  and  his  sound  judgment  and  energy  are  important  factors  in  his 
succesB. 

i  in   the   loth  ..I    February,   1910,  Mr.  Stile-  wedded    Frances   Kenney,  of  Cherokee,   [owa, 

and  thej   have  ihild,  Frances.     Fraternally  Mr.  stiles  is  connected  with  the  odd  fellows, 

the    Elks,   the    Modern    \\ linen    of    America    and    the   Masons   and    in    the    last    named  hi'   has 

taken  the  degrees  of  lodge  and  chapter  ami  of  the  Scottish   Rite  to  the  thirty-sec 1.     He 

■  i  belongs  to  the   Kappa  Sigma,  a  college   fraternity.     His  political  allegiance   i-  stanchly 

given  to  I  he  republican   party  and   in    1914   he  was  elected  on   its  ticket   to  the  office  of  state 

inn.   becoming   tin'   youngest   member   of   either   branch   of   the   legislature,   in   which   he 

took   a    | ninenl    part,   both    in  debate-  on   the   ilooi    and    m   committee   service         He   has 

studied  closely  the  vital  questions  and  issues  of  the  day  ami  his  opinions  show  comprehensive 
understanding  of  the  .pie-lions  under  discussion.     Hi-  recreation  conies  to  him  through  out- 

dooi     i'ii     and   toring  constitutes  a    favorite  source  of   pleasure,     lie  is  an  enthusiastic 

advocate  of  the  good  roads  movement   I  at  all  times  stands  for  progress  and  improvement 

where  the  general  interests  of  societj  will  be  conserved.  In  business  he  ha-  prospered,  in 
public  life  ha  teadilj  progressed  and  in  social  circles  he  displays  the  cordiality  and  geniality 
n  hi.  Ii  i  endei   him  popular. 


!■:.  A.  JOHNSON,  1).   lb  S. 


Hi.  E.  A.  Johnson  ha-  a  well  appointed  dental  office  in  Viborg  and  is  accorded  a  liberal 
practici  He  is  in  touch  with  the  most  modern  and  progressive  methods  and  his  work  is 
proving  highly  satisfactory  to  his  many  patrons.  South  Dakota  numbers  him  among  her 
native  mi  In  birth  having  occurred  in  (lay  county  on  the  5th  of  April,  is.sl,  his  parents 
being  John  and  Lena  Johnson,  who  came  to  this  state  at  an  early  period  in  its  development. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1223 

The  father  homesteaded  in  Clay  county  and  there  engaged  in  farming  for  a  number  of  years. 
He  passed  away  in  1886  but  his  widow  survives  and  resides  on  the  home  farm. 

After  attending  the  district  schools  near  his  father's  home  Dr.  Johnson  became  a  pupil 
in  a  high  school  at  Denver,  Colorado,  and  continued  his  education  in  the  University  of 
Southern  California,  from  which  he  was  graduated  on  the  completion  of  a  course  in  dentistry 
with  tin-  class  of  1908.  Having  thus  qualified  for  the  profession,  he  first  practiced  in  the 
Lake  Andes  district  for  three  years  and  then  removed  to  Viborg,  where  he  opened  his  ollice 
in  1912.  He  is  the  only  dentist  there  and  has  a  large  practice  drawn  from  the  town  and 
the  surrounding  country.  He  possesses  the  mechanical  skill  and  ingenuity  which  is  an 
essential  element  in  the  work  of  dentistry  and  lie  has,  too,  a  broad  scientific  knowledge  to 
which  he  is  continually  adding  by  reading  and  research. 

On  the  30th  of  June,  1914,  Dr.  Johnson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Katherine  Bacon, 
a  daughter  of  Alonzo  Bacon,  of  Hurley,  this  state.  Dr.  Johnson  belongs  to  District  Dentil 
Society  No.  1  and  to  the  South  Dakota  Dental  Association.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the 
Alpha  chapter  ot  the  Xi  Psi  Phi  Society  at  the  University  of  Southern  California.  His 
religious  belief  is  that  of  the  Baptist  church,  which  finds  in  him  a  loyal  member.  His  political 
indorsement  is  given  to  the  democratic  party  and  fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the 
Masonic  lodge  at  Hurley  and  with  the  Odd  Fellows  society.  Recognizing  the  possibilities  of 
South  Dakota  and  its  chances  for  development,  he  aids  in  many  well  defined  plans  for  tin- 
public  good  and  seeks  to  benefit  his  community  in  every  possible  way.  His  strong  and  salient 
characteristics  commend  him  to  the  confidence  and  regard  of  those  with  whom  he  has  been 
brought  in  contact  and  he  has  a  growing  circle  of  friend-. 


MAGNUS  SYENDSEN   TiDEMANN. 

.Magnus  Svendsen  Tidemann  is  one  of  the  progressive  agriculturists  of  Minnehaha  counts1, 
owning  and  cultivating  two  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  rich  land.  He  was  born  on  the 
16th  of  July,  1833,  in  Meraker,  Norway,  a  son  of  Svend  Ilerniandsen  and  Beret  (Olsdatter) 
Tidemann,  the  former  a  forest  overseer.  The  son  pursued  his  education  in  a  seminary  at 
Klabo,  Norway,  and  was  there  graduated  in  July,  1857,  his  standing  as  a  student  being  very 
high.  He  took  up  the  profession  of  teaching,  which  was  his  initial  step  in  the  business  world. 
In  Norway  he  received  one  specidaler  per  week  for  twenty-four  weeks  during  the  year.  After 
some  time  he  was  paid  two  specidaler  per  week  for  the  regular  school  term  ot  twenty-four 
weeks  and  was  given  ten  specidaler  extra  for  excellent  and  continued  work,  so  that  his 
annual  salary  was  then  fifty-eight  specidaler.  Hoping  to  find  better  opportunities  on  this 
side  the  Atlantic,  he  at  length  bade  adieu  to  friends  and  native  country  and  sailed  for  the 
new  world,  arriving  in  Goodhue  county,  Minnesota,  in  July.  1S66.  There  he  remained  for 
about  seven  years,  or  until  June,  1873,  when  he  came  to  what  was  then  the  territory  of 
Dakota.  During  the  early  period  of  his  residence  in  the  new  world  he  was  paid  Seventy-five 
cents  per  day  for  his  labor  and  ultimately  his  wages  as  a  farm  hand  were  advanced  to  a 
dollar  and  a  quarter  per  day  and  board,  which  seemed  to  him  quite  a  princely  sum  in  com- 
parison with  that  which  he  had  received  in  Norway.  He  carefully  saved  his  earnings  and 
as  opportunity  offered  made  investment  in  property.  As  time  passed  he  added  to  his  holdings 
and  became  one  of  the  large  landowners  ol  the  state,  having  thirteen  tract-  oi  forty  acres 
each.  He  has  since  sold  six  of  these  and  now  has  seven  forty  acre  tracts  in  his  farm,  or  two 
hundred   and   eighty  acres. 

In  .May.  1861,  Mr.  Tidemann  was  married  to  Miss  Mali  Nilsdatter,  who  was  born  in  the 
year  Is:;;;  and  after  a  married  life  of  twenty-one  years  passed  away  in  1882,  Mr.  Tidemann 
was  again  married  on  the  1st  of  August,  1886,  his  second  union  being  with  Oline  Johnsdatter, 
who  was  horn  in  1S55.  By  the  first  marriage  there  were  bom  seven  children,  three  of  whom 
have  passed  away  and  three  of  the  surviving  four  are  married  Sven,  Marit  and  oline.  Of 
these  Sven  has  hail  twelve  children,  nine  of  whom  are  living.  Marit  lias  fourteen  and  Oline 
eight.  To  Mr.  Tidemann  and  his  sec, nil  wife  there  have  also  been  born  seven  children,  four 
of  whom  survive.  Bernhard,  Oscar  Marvin,  Bertha  Marie  and  Clara  Elise  Josephine.  Of  these 
Bertha  Marie  is  married. 

In  addition  to  the  farm  upon  which  he  resides  Mr.  Tidemann  is  the  owner  of  two  shares 


1224  HIST0R1    OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

in   the  Cooperative  Lumber   Yard  a1    Baltic.     J I  *  •   holds  membership  in  the  Lutheran  church 
and   ii                   -  guide   him   in   all   the   relations  of   life.     1 1  i  ^   political  allegiance   is  given 
republican  party  and,  while  he  served  a      i    rotary  of  the  school   board   for  one  term 
soon  aftei                    i   South    Dakota,   he   has   never   sought   nor  desired  political  < >iliii-.     He 
ontent   i"  give  undivided  attention  i.>  his  business  affairs,  and  in  the  management   of 
1 111  and  its  cultivation  he  has  won  a   place  among   the  substantial  residents  oi   Minne- 
haha county.     Ili-  has  now   passed  the  eighty-second  inilesl ■  on  life's  journey  and  is  mosl 

content   in  the  evening  of  his  days,  having  never  had  occasion  to  regrel   his  determination  to 
come  to  the  ne\*    world,  where  in  the  improvement   o)   the  opportunities  here  offered  he  has 

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JESSE  E.  BROSSEAU,  M.  J). 

|ii.  Jesse  E.  Brosseau,  one  of  the  prominent  practicing  physicians  of  Frankfort,  Spink 
county,  this  state,  was  born  near  Clyde,  Kansas,  on  the  5th  of  December,  Is?.".,  of  the  mar- 
oi  David  and  Virginia  (Grandpre)  Brosseau.  They  removed  to  the  vicinity  of  Kanka- 
kee, Illinois,  in  1876,  but  in  1883  they  settled  near  Turton,  Spink  county,  South  Dakota. 
fathei  died  in  1899  and  is  buried  at  Turton,  but  the  mother  is  still  living  and  makes 
hei  home  in  <  hicago,  to  which  city  she  removed  after  the  death  of  her  husband.  Mr. 
Brosseau  was  a  prominent  Farmer  of  his  community  and  many  of  the  older  residents  there 
still  remember  him  and  speak  of  him  in  terms  of  high  praise 

Dr.  Brosseau  attended  the  State  College  at  Brookings,  South  Dakota,  from  which  insti- 
tution he  received  the  degrees  of  Ph.  G.  and  B.  S.,  and  in  1902  he  entered  the  medical 
department  of  the  University  of  Illinois  at  Chicago,  remaining  a  student  in  that  institution 
until    1906,  when   he  was  graduated  with  the  M.  D.  degree.     He  practiced  for  two  years  in 

Chicago  hut  in   1908  le  his  way  to  Frankfort,  this  state,  where  he  has  since  remained.    As 

his  ability  and  conscientiousness  became  better  known  his  patronage  increased  and  he  is 
now    numbered   among   the    most    successful   physicians   of   his   county.      He   is    thorough    and 

careful   in   making   a   diagnosis  and  as  he  keeps   in   touch   with   the   latest    develo] mts   in 

the  field  "i  medical  and  surgical  science  he  has  to  his  credit  a  large  percentage  of  cases  cured. 

|ii  Brosseau  was  married  in  Aberdeen,  Smith  Dakota,  in  L910  to  Miss  Elizabeth  II. 
Young,  a  daughter  oi  James  and  Lillias  (Denholm)  Young,  who  emigrated  in  the  early  '80s 
from  Illinois  to  the  vicinity  of  Andover,  Day  county,  South  Dakota.  The  father  died  Octo- 
bei     !5,   1906,  and   is  buried  at  Andover,  but  the  mother  survives  and  is  living  at   Aberdeen 

at    the   age   of   sixty    years.      To    Dr.   I    Mrs.    Brosseau    have    been    horn   two   children,   Marie 

Joyce  Enid  and  Joseph  Mayo  Douglas. 

Dr.  Brosseau  is  independent  in  politics,  believing  that  the  greatest  good  of  the  country 
!  tl nsiderat  ion  of  the  issues  involved  a  ml  the  personalities  of  the  candidates  with- 
out regard  to  party  ties.  He  has  served  as  county  physician  and  as  physician  for  the  county 
poor  farm  for  live  years,  discharging  his  duties  efficiently,  lie  is  a  member  of  the  Catholic 
i  i"i"  h  and  also  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  lie  is  concerned  for  all  that  affects  the 
welfare  of  hi--  city  ami  county  ami  his  public  spirit  prompts  him  to  cooperate  in  many  worthy 


CHARLES  A.  .IO1IXS0N. 


Enterprise   and   laudable  ambition    have  brought    Charles   A.  Johnson   to  an   enviable  posi- 
tion in  business  circles,  he  being  now  president   of  the  First   National  Hank  of  Fairfax.     His 

birth  urrcd  in  Springville,  Erie  county,  Nem    York,  September   11,   1857,  his  parents  bring 

David    .  i Johnson,  who  came  of   English   and   Irish   ancestry  respectively. 

The  Johnson  family  was   founded   in   Ma-.sarhus.-tts  in    1766     t.-n  years  before  the   Declara- 
tion    i     Independence   was   written.      David   Johnson   was  a    farmer  by  occupation   ami   also 

engi I    ■     i'ii    ively    in    manufacturing   cheese.      At    the   time   of    the   Civil    war   he   attempted 

to  enlist    but  ected  on  account   of  the  condition  of  Ids  health.     His  grandfather  had 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1227 

been  a  soldier  of  the  Revolutionary  war,  enlisting  three  times  under  General  Washington. 
Be  was  at  Valley  Forge  and  at  Princeton  and  participated  in  a  number  of  the  important 
engagements  that  brought  independence  to  the  nation.  Both  Mr.  and  Mrs.  David  Johnson 
have  now  passed  away,  the  latter  having  died  at  the  advanced  age  of  eighty-seven  years. 
In  the  family  were  eight  children,  rive  sons  and  three  daughters. 

Charles  A.  Johnson,  the  fifth  in  order  of  birth,  supplemented  his  public-school  educa- 
tion by  study  in  the  Elroy  Seminary  of  Wisconsin,  his  people  having  removed  to  that  state 
when  he  was  a  lad  of  nine  years.  Owing  to  illness,  however,  he  was  not  able  to  complete 
his  course  in  the  seminary.  For  five  years  he  engaged  in  teaching  school  in  Wisconsin  and 
in  1SS4  went  to  Nebraska,  settling  at  Wood  Lake,  where  lie  engaged  in  general  merchandis- 
ing, in  the  lumber  business,  in  the  live-stock  business  and  in  banking  for  twenty-one  years, 
his  activities  contributing  in  large  measure  to  the  business  development  of  the  town. 

The  story  of  how  Mr.  Johnson  became  a  banker,  which  he  told  twenty-live  years  ago  to 
a  number  of  his  old  time  friends,  and  since  then  it  has  been  told  many  thousand  times  as 
a  joke,  is  as  follows: 

"In  1885  I  had  an  inspiration  that  I  wanted  to  become  a  banker.  I  wrote  a  letter  to 
Mr.  lien  Woods,  who  was  vice  president  of  the  Merchants  National  Bank  of  Omaha,  who 
was  acquainted  with  my  father  in  their  boyhood  days  in  Erie  county.  New  York.  1  ask.. I 
him  to  write  me  a  receipt  telling  me  how  to  become  a  banker.  He  replied  by  saying  there 
was  no  set  rule,  and  that  a  knowledge  of  banking  could  only  be  gained  by  actual  contact 
with  the  business. 

"My  desire  was  so  great  that  I  decided  at  once  to  apply  myself  to  the  contact.  I  had 
;i  lair  sized  safe  which  1  moved  into  an  empty  building,  and  had  the  name  'Wood  Lake 
Bank1  pi  int.-. I  across  (he  front  of  the  building  in  large  red  letters.  Having  procured  eleven 
dollars  worth  of  check  books  and  deposit  slips  I  was  open  for  business.  This  was  before 
the  days  of  all  your  foolish  banking  laws  that  so  aggravate  our  present  day  banker.  No 
capital  was  required  and  the  only  law  that  governed  your  business  was  your  conscience. 

"The  first  day's  existence  of  the  Wood  Lake  Bank  David  Hanna  came  in  and  deposited 
five  hundred  dollars  and  secured  a  check  book.  The  next  day  Alf  Morris  deposited  two  hun- 
dred and  fifty  dollars  and  Mel  Hanna  deposited  four  hundred  dollars  and  Wash  Honey 
deposited  one  thousand  dollars.  Sundry  other  men  made  deposits  that  week  ..I  various 
amounts  and  by  Saturday  night  I  had  gained  sufficient  confidence  in  the  institution  to 
deposit  my  own  money  from  my  store  and  lumberyard. 

"The  banking  business  is  done  largely  on  confidence  of  which  1  have  always  had  a  large 
stock  on  hand.  The  ruling  rate  that  small  banks  charged  in  those  days  was  twenty-four  to 
thirty-six  per  cent,  but  I  deny  the  charge  of  ever  taking  an  unlawful  interest.  1  figured  that  if 
the  public  were  kind  enough  to  furnish  us  the  money  to  loan,  we  should  be  satisfied  with 
ten   per  cent   interest. 

"Having  learned  the  lesson  of  strict  economy  which  is  taught  in  the  'University  id'  Hard 
Knocks,'  ef  which  I  was  a  graduate,  I  was  able  to  save  enough  money  in  two  years  to 
capitalize  the  Wood  Lake  Bank  at  tin  thousand  dollars.  This  was  prior  to  the  passage  of 
a  banking  law  in  Nebraska. 

"I  have  often  thought  the  simple  laws  on  banking  of  (  onfucius,  the  famous  sage  of 
China,  written  over  five  hundred  years  before  Christ  and  still  in  force,  are  superior  to  our 
own.  When  a  banker  of  (  hina  goes  wrong  and  embezzles  the  people's  money  they  chop  his 
head   ..If  with  an  ax," 

Since  that  time  Mr.  Johnson  has  established  and  1 n  president  of  six  different  banks, 

all  now  in  flourishing  condition.  He  gained  from  each  day's  experiences  the  lessons  therein 
contained.  He  studied  every  phase  of  the  business  from  a  practical  standpoint  and  as  the 
years  passed  on  broadened  his  interests  and  connections  until  he  i-  today  the  foremost 
capitalist  ..(  hi-  section  of  the  state.  While  engaged  in  the  banking  business  in  Nebraska 
he  there  acquired  man}  thousands  of  acres  of  land.  In  1892  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  at 
once  recognized  the  possibilities  for  development  in  the  western  part  of  the  -t,it.  and  estab- 
lished a  line  of  stores  and  lumberyards.  He  also  organized  the  Fairfax  State  Bank,  the 
only  bank  in  the  Rosebud  until  the  railroad  was  built  through.  He  established  and  is  presi- 
dent of  the  Citizens  Bank  of  Bonesteel  and  the  St.  Charles  State  Bank  of  St.  Charles,  which 
he  visits  once  i  week,  giving  careful  supervision  to  the  conduct  of  the  business,  lie  is  ;il-.. 
president    of  The  Johnson    farm   Loan   Company   of   Fairfax   and  his   financial   connections  are 

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1228  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

,„,„  cxtensi  an  important  character.    Moreover,  he  is  a  resourceful  business  man  and 

,rta  and  activitii      I  ivi    been   I ana  confined  to  one  line.     He  sees  and  utilizes 

tunities  thai  others  pass  needles   Ij    bj   and  when  once  be  has  determined  upon  a  course 

neros   therein  until  he  lias  reached  a  successful  conclusion.     He  is  called  the  alfalfa 

I   hjg  parl  ,,,  the  stal      foi   be  planted  the  Ersl   alfalfa   in  Gregorj   county,  proved  that 

h   could  be  profitably  cultivated  and  has  since  encouraged  its  planting.     He  is  nov    cutting 

tona  ,,,  tne  acre  i„  thi  i      His  landed  possessions  embrace  several  thousand  acres 

i„  south   Dakota  and  in  othei     tates.     He  has  made  very  judicious  investments  in  property 

inner,  d g  everything  in  his  power  to  produce  better  farming 

,,„-.     He  started  the  move nt   that   has  put   in  the   Rosebud  hundred  silos  and 

troduced  dairy  cows  there,  claiming  that  the  final  conquest  of  the  Rosebud  will  be  by 
0,e  dairj  cow,  for  he  believes  that  district  to  be  a  splendid  region  for  dairy  purposes.  He 
was  ini  in-.innii.nfal  in  securing  the  present   railwaj    facilities  of  Gregory  county. 

When  he  thought  the  time  ripe  be  went,  to  Chicago  to  take  the  matter  up  and  "dirt  was 
flyjni  nety  days,  securing  and  donating  seventy  miles  of  right  oi  way. 

On   the   27th   of  June,    1886,   Mr.  Johnson    was   united    in   marriage   to   -Miss    Matie   M. 

Chandler,  a  daughter  of  Philander  and  Miranda  Chandler,  of  Ohio.     To  them  have  1 n  bom 

,.,  .  ,,  namely:  Chester  A.,  who  is  engaged  in  the  cattle  business  and  farming  in 
orj  county;  Ava  Nancy,  at  home;  and  lna.  who  died  at  the  age  of  four  years. 
Mr.  Johnson  and  his  family  an-  Protestants  in  religious  belief.  He  has  attained  the 
,1,1,1,  second  degree  in  Masonry,  belonging  to  the  consistory  at  Yankton.  He  is  also  a 
Noble  .ii  the  Mystic  Shrine  and  a  member  of  various  other  orders  and  fraternal  societies.  In 
politics  he  is  a  republican  and  is  a  believer  in  prohibition.  Ever  a  close  personal  adherent 
,,,  the  temperance  cause,  he  does  all  in  Ins  power  to  further  its  adoption  and  he  cooperates 
in  every  plan  and  measure  that  he  believes  will  prove  of  benefit  in  the  upbuilding  of  city, 
county  and  stale.  He  lias  given  to  Fairfax  a  library  building  and  many  of  the  books  which 
it   contains.     He  also  donated  the  ground   for  the  city   park  and  planted  the  trees.     He   has 

long  been  an  advocate  of  g 1  roads  and  is  now  grand  consul  of  the  Washington   Memorial 

Highway  Association.  His  life  record,  if  given  in  detail,  would  present  a  picture  of  every 
public  project  of  the  community  in  which  he  lives,  for  he  lias  been  identified  with  all  that 
pertains  to  progress  and  upbuilding  here.  No  man  in  his  section  of  the  state  is  more  widely 
known  or  deserves  in  larger  measure  the  gratitude  and  goodwill  of  the  public.  He  came  to 
the  Rosebud  when  pioneer  conditions  existed  here,  saw  its  opportunities  and  has  worked  for 
public  advantage  as  well  as  for  private  advancement.  His  fellow  townsmen  believe  that  he 
would  ever  sacrifice  the  latter  before  he  would  the  former  and  attest  that  his  patriotism  is 
ever  shown  in  actual  practical  work  for  the  public  good. 


.M  d IX  CARLSON. 


John  Carlson  owns  and  operates  an  attractive  and  modernly  equipped  farm  of  two 
hundred  acre-  in  Brandon  township.  Minnehaha  county,  where  he  has  spent  his  entire  life. 
His  birth  occurred  on  section  17,  on  the  30th  of  April.  1874,  hi-  parents  being  donas  and 
1  redericka  Carlson.  In  L868  I  he  father  emigrated  from  (he  northern  pari  of  Sweden  to  tin' 
United   State-,   locating   in    Illinois,   where  he   spent    five   years.     On   the   expiration   of   that 

pe i.    in    is;::,    he   came    to    Minnehaha    COUnty,    South    Dakota,   and    took    up    a    home-lea, I    in 

Brandon  township.  He  subsequently  extended  the  boundaries  of  his  farm  by  purchasing  a 
loiH  ;,ere  turt  and  also  bought  three  forty-acre  tracts  of  school  land,  cultivating  most  "I 
In  property  and  likewise  devoting  considerable  attention  to  In-  work  as  a  carpenter.  His 
occurred  on  the  3d  ..i  March,  1895,  and  his  remain-  were  interred  in  the  Mission 
ccmeterj  ol  Brandon  town-hip.  the  community  thus  losing  one  of  ils  early  and  respected 
pionect     ettlcrs  and  substantial  agriculturists. 

John   i. ill-, hi   acquired   his  education   in   the  public  schools  of  thi-  -tale  and  when   not 

with  Ins  textl ks  assisted  his   Father  in  the  work  of  the  ho farm,  continuing  ils 

cultivation   when   hi-  scl I  days  were  over,     lie  lost   his   father  when   twenty-one  years  of 

M.I    then    -I, nil. I    OUt     a-    an    agriculturist    on    his    owi count,    having    since    .hunted    his 

attention   to  the  operation  ol   a    farm  of  l\\..  hundred  acre,  in   Brandon  township,  in  which 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1229 

his  mother  has  a  life  interest.  In  this  connection  he  has  won  a  gratifying  measure  of 
prosperity,  and  his  well  improved  property  presents  a  most  attractive  appearance.  He  is 
a  stockholder  in  the  farmers'  elevator  at  Corson  and  the  telephone  company. 

On  the  18th  of  December,  1901,  Mr.  Carlson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Hilda  Nord- 
strom, a  daughter  of  Jonas  and  Margaret  Nordstrom.  Her  father,  who  has  passed  away,  was 
a  prominent  pioneer  agriculturist  of  this  state  and  is  mentioned  at  greater  length  on  another 
page  of  this  work.  Our  subject  and  his  wife  have  two  children,  Elof  Eugene  and  Helen  Eliz- 
abeth, who  are  ten  and  eight  years  of  age  respectively. 

Mr.  Carlson  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  has  served  as  a 
member  of  the  town  board,  making  a  most  commendable  record  in  that  connection.  His 
religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  membership  in  the  Lutheran  Mission  Friends  church.  In 
motoring  he  finds  much  pleasure  and  recreation.  He  is  public-spirited  and  progressive  and 
is  always  ready  and  willing  to  do  his  utmost  to  advance  the  general  welfare  of  the  com- 
munity, having  proven  to  be  a  most  desirable  citizen  in  every  sense  of  the  word. 


\i:i;a\i  io.  van  camp. 


Abram  E.  Van  Camp  has  devoted  his  life  to  various  business  interests,  most  of  which 
have  brought  him  substantial  success.  He  is  now  giving  his  attention  almost  exclusively 
to  the  selling  of  farm  implements  and  machinery  in  Highmore  and  to  the  insurance  busi- 
ness, but  in  previous  years  was  active  in  real-estate  dealing  and  also  owned  and  conducted 
a   farm   located   within    the   city   limits,   devoted   principally   to   stock-raising. 

Mr.  Van  Camp  was  born  in  Muscatine  county,  Iowa,  September  39,  1853,  a  son  of 
Kiple  and  Ann  Maria  (Little)  Van  Camp,  who  were  natives  of  Sussex  county,  New  Jersey. 
The  father,  who  always  followed  fanning  as  a  life  work,  removed  to  Iowa  in  1850,  secur- 
ing a  farm,  upon  which  he  continued  to  reside  until  his  death,  lie  held  various  local  offices, 
making  a  creditable  record  in  such  connections,  and  his  sterling  worth  won  for  him  the 
high  regard  of  all  with  whom  he  came  in  contact.  His  widow  still  spends  the  summer 
months  at  the  old  home,  which  is  yet  a  part  of  the  estate,  and  passes  the  winter  months 
with  a  son  in  western  Iowa. 

Abram  E.  Van  Camp  was  the  second  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  ten  children, 
eight  of  whom  are  living.  He  supplemented  bis  public-school  education  by  a  term  of  three 
months  in  an  academy  at  Iowa  City  and  through  the  period  of  his  boyhood  and  youth 
aided  more  and  more  largely  in  the  work  of  the  home  farm  as  his  age  and  strength 
increased.  He  remained  at  home  until  about  twenty-two  and  then  began  fanning  on  his 
own  account  in  Iowa,  where  he  remained  for  seven  years.  In  June,  1882,  he  came  to  South 
Dakota  and  took  up  his  abode  on  a  quarter  section  of  hind,  on  which  a  part  of  the  town 
of  Highmore  now  stands.  In  that  year  he  platted  the  town  and  began  selling  lots.  In 
fact  he  conducted  a  general  real-estate  business  for  some  time.  In  the  spring  of  1884  he 
shipped  the  first  carload  of  farm  machinery  to  the  town  and  with  the  exception  of  a  few 
years  has  been  continuously  engaged  in  that  business  to  the  present  time.  He  also  carried 
on  general  farming  and  stock-raising  for  a  number  of  years  and  to  some  extent  he  still 
engages  in  raising  the  crops  best  adapted  to  soil  and  climate.  He  has  one  hundred  acres 
within  the  corporation  limits  of  the  town  but  at  the  present  time  he  devotes  the  major 
part  of  his  attention   to   the   implement   trade  and  to  the   insurance   business. 

On  the  5th  of  May,  1874,  Mr.  Van  Camp  was  married  to  Miss  Louisa  C.  Sherfey.  a 
native  of  Muscatine  county,  Iowa,  and  a  daughter  of  John  and  Patience  A.  Sherfey.  Her 
grandparents  were  natives  of  Germany  and  the  grandfather  on  coming  to  America  was 
bound  out  so  that  his  wages  might  pay  his  fare.  Her  father  was  a  farmer  by  occupation 
and  in  1*.'!7  removed  westward  to  Iowa,  settling  in  Muscatine  county,  where  he  secured 
land  and  developed  a  homestead  faun,  upon  which  he  and  his  wife  spent  their  remain- 
ing days.  Their  family  numbered  six  children,  of  whom  Mrs.  Van  Camp  was  the  fifth. 
She  died  on  the  19th  of  October,  1899,  leaving  one  son,  Shreve,  who  was  born  June  1, 
1875,  and  is  now  associated  with  his  father  in  business.  lie  married  Emma  Bottcher,  of 
Highmore,  who  was  born  in  New  York  state  and  came  with  her  parents  to  South  Dakota 
in    1883.      After   the   death   of   his    first    wife    Mr.    Van    Camp    of   this    review    married    Miss 


HISTi  »RY  <  IF  SOUTH   DAKOTA 

Florence  E.  Walker,  a  native  of   Illinois,  who  was  brought   by  her  parents  to  South  Dakota 
iu   1883,  the  family  locating   in  Sully  county,  seven  miles  north  uf  Harrold. 

in  In-  political  views  Mr.  Van  Camp  has  always  been  a  stalwart  republican  since  age 
conferred  upon  Icim  the  right  of  franchise.  He  Berved  as  one  of  the  first  county  commis- 
sioners of  Hyde  county  and  was  postmaster  of  Highmore  under  appointment  of  President 
Harrison  foi  four  and  a  hall  years  and  again  under  appointment  of  President  Roosevelt 
[or  seven  and  a  half  years.  He  is  a  prominent  Mason,  belonging  to  the  Ree  Valley  Lodge, 
0  A.  I-'.  .V  A.  M.,  at  Highmore,  of  which  he  served  as  master  lor  six  years;  to  the 
chaptei  at  \lill.a;  in  tin-  council  at  Salem;  to  the  Capital  City  Commandery,  No.  21, 
I  .,,  Pierre;  and  to  the  Mystic  Shrine  at  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  an  ex-president  of  the 
Ma-. mi.  Veterans  Association  ..i  South  Dakota  and  is  a  charter  member  of  the  Eastern 
Mai-  chapter  at  Highmore.  II.-  is  likewise  a  charter  member  of  the  Ancient  Order  United 
Workmen,  ami  oi  the  Degree  ol  Honor  at  Highmore.  The  city  in  which  he  lives  is  largely 
monument  t..  his  enterprise  an. I  progressive  spirit.  Laying  out  the  town,  he  has  cooper- 
ated in  everj  movement  ami  measure  for  its  upbuilding  an. I  development,  and  his  work 
has  brought  excellent  results,  largely  promoting  the  public  welfare  and  at  the  same  time 
advancing  his  individual  interests.  He  planted  a  whole  block  of  trees  ami  also  many 
ot  lei  -. 


FRANK    R.    BAYSORE. 


Frank    II.    Baysore,   proprietor  ot    the   Queen   Cafe   in   Sioux    Falls,   is  one  of  the  native 

South   Dakota,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Canton  on  the  20th  of   December,   lss.v 

Ho  is  a  s I  Amos  H.  and  Erne  (Wimer)  Baysore.  natives  of  Illinois  and  of  Pennsyl- 
vania respectively.  He  attended  the  common  schools  of  Canton  and  made  his  initial  step 
,,,  Hi.  business  world  as  a  messenger  boy  in  the  service  of  the  Western  Union.  In  1904 
h,.  remove, I  t..  Sioux  Falls,  where  lie  was  employed  in  a  restaurant  until  1906,  when 
he  established  the  Queen  <  afe\  oi  which  he  has  since  been  the  proprietor.  He  eaters  to  the 
needs  and  wishes  of  the  public  along  his  line  and  is  accorded  a  liberal  patronage. 

On    Hi.    26th    ot    April,    rail.    Mr.    Baysore    was    married    to    Miss    I. via    Mary    Tate,   a 

daughtei    oi    William  Tate,  and   they   havi son.   William    Francis,   who   is   in   his   second 

year.     The   religious  belief  oi    the   family   is  that   of  the  Catholic  church   and   Mr.    Baj   

i,  connected  fraternally  with  the  Elks  and  the  Eagles,  having  held  all  oi  the  ..Hires  in  the 
local  aerie.  Hi-  entire  life  has  been  passed  in  this  state  and  he  has  been  an  interested 
witness  of  the  changes  which  tune  and  man  have  wrought    in  the  past   thirty  years. 


ASHER  K.   PAY. 


The  value  .a   industry,  enterprise  ami  ability  is  well  illustrated  in  the  career  of  Asher  K. 

Pay,  wh...  starting   in  business  with  a  capital  of  ninety-six  dollars,  ha-  -<>  intelligently  mid 

capably   managed   his   interests   that    he   is   today   the   proprietor  of   the   finest    art    store  in 

i. ill     and  the  builder,  owner  and  manager  of  the  Colonial  Theater,  which  is  the  finest 

and  most   modern  house  of  entertain nt    in  the  state.     He  was  born   in   Washington,  low  a, 

bei    13,   ind   is   a    son  ot   Tl s  L.  and  Jennie   (Wagner)    Pay.     The   father  was 

bom  in   Dover.  England,  and  was  twelve  year-  ot  age  when  he  accompanied  his  parent-  on 

their  re v:i l  to   \m.  1 1. ...     \ilei  coming  to  South  Dakota  he  took  up  a  homestead  in  Brookings 

ty,  in    1881,  and  there  lived    for  many   years. 

Asher  K.  Pay  -pent  his  early  life  upon  the  home  farm  in  Brookings  county  and  acquired 

i   limited  common  school  education.     Cor  some  time  he  spent  his  summers  learning  the 

tradi    of  a  paint,  i  and  papei   hanger  and  attended  school  during  the  winter  months.     In   L888 

oil--.    I  all-  I  after  working   ne  year  at  his  trade  determined  to  engage  in 

business  on  his  own  account.     With  a  capital  ot  only  ninetj   six  dollars  la-  established  a  small 

nt     i and  from  (his  1 ble  beginning  has  developed  his  present  large  and  profitahle  enter. 

pri  i       II,    understands   the   business   In   principle  and   detail,   is   industrious,  ambitious  and 
ii,    and   I,       therefore  met  with  excellent   success,  controlling  today  a   large  and  repre- 


ASHER  K.   ['AY 


IPUBUC 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1233 

sentative  patronage.  On  the  13th  of  June,  1914,  he  opened  the  Colonial  Theater  to  the  public. 
A  lire  had  awept  away  the  wholesale  drug  house  that  stood  on  the  site  where  the  theater  is 
now  located  and  .Mr.  Pay  purchased  the  ruins  and  erected  there  the  finest  moving  picture 
house  in  the  state. 

On  the  3d  of  June,  1891,  at  Sioux  Falls,  Mr.  Pay  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Dora 
Gremmels,  and  they  have  three  children,  Howard  H.,  Milton  A.  and  Clifford  T.  They  have  a 
beautiful  summer  home  on  Lake  Okoboji,  Iowa.  It  is  equipped  with  waterworks  and  all 
modern  conveniences  and  here  the  family  spend  the  .summer  months  each  year. 

Mr.  Pay  belongs  to  the  Elks  Club  and  is  a  York  Rite  Mason,  holding  membership  in  the 
Shrine.  His  political  support  is  given  the  men  and  measures  of  the  republican  party.  He  has 
an  extensive  circle  of  friends  in  Sioux  Palls,  where  he  has  resided  for  over  a  quarter  of  a 
century,  and  he  merits  the  confidence  and  trust  which  are  uniformly  accorded  him. 


RALPH    I'.    ALLEN*. 


Ralph  P.  Allen,  an  enterprising  and  progressive  young  agriculturist  residing  on  sec- 
tion 2s.  Valley  Springs  township.  Minnehaha  county,  devotes  his  attention  to  the  cultiva- 
tion of  a  tract  of  land  embracing  one  hundred  and  si\t\  acres.  His  birth  occurred  in 
Winneshiek  county.  Iowa,  on  the  14th  of  March,  1890,  his  parents  being  Frank  and  Susan 
(Banning)  Allen,  the  former  a  native  of  Illinois.  Their  marriage  was  celebrated  in  Winne- 
shiek county.  Iowa,  where  they  resided  until  1890,  when  they  came  to  South  Dakota. 
Frank  Allen  purchased  the  present  home  farm  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  in  Valley 
Springs  township  and  thereon  spent  the  remainder  of  his  life,  dying  November  4,  1911. 
lb'    is   still  survived  by  his  widow,  who  resides  on  the  place   with  our   subject. 

Ralph  P.  Allen  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  attended  the  district  schools 
in  the  acquirement  of  an  education,  (in  attaining  his  majority  he  became  associated 
witli  his  father  in  the  operation  of  the  home  farm  and  since  the  tatter's  demise  has  had 
charge  of  the  place  alone.  Its  excellent  appearance  bespeaks  his  careful  management  and 
bounteous  harvests   annually    pay   tribute    to   his   well   directed    industry. 

On  the  2d  of  December,  1911,  Mr.  Allen  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Rowena 
Jones,  her  father  being  Thomas  Jones,  a  prominent  farmer  of  Split  Rock  township,  Minne- 
haha   county.     To  them  has  been   born   a   daughter.   Vivian  Dorothy. 

Mr.  Allen  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party  and  is  identified 
fraternally  with  the  Independent  Older  of  odd  Fellows,  belonging  to  Valley  Springs  Lodge, 
No.  156.  His  wife  is  a  devoted  member  of  the  Methodist  church.  Mr.  Allen  has  spent 
practically  his  entire  life  in  Minnehaha  county  and  South  Dakota  and  enjoys  an  enviable 
reputation   as  a   successful   young   agriculturist   and   esteemed   citizen. 


GEORGE  W.  MERRY. 


George  W.  Merry,  of  Milbank,  was  one  of  the  pioneer  settlers  of  Grant  county  and 
gained  financial  independence  through  hi-  activity  in  cattle  -hipping  and  farming,  lie  was 
also  quite  prominent  in  political  affairs  and  in  1906  was  elected  to  represent  Ins  district  in 
the  state  senate.  Ilis  birth  occurred  in  Magog,  in  the  province  of  Quebec,  Canada,  Decem- 
ber 14,  1839,  and  he  remained  there  until  1856,  when  with  his  parents  he  removed  to  Cresco, 
Iowa.  There  he  continued  his  education,  attending  school  in  the  winter-,  while  during  the 
summers  he  was  employed  in  farm  work,  thus  earning  the  money  to  pay  his  school  expenses. 

For    a   time  he    engaged    in   teaching    -el 1    in    Howard   countj    but    in    hi-    early    manhood    he 

also  spent  several  years  in  prospecting  in  the  Rocky  mountains  and  made  several  trips  to 
South  Dakota,  bringing  horses  and  purchasing  farm  lands.  Tn  isso  he  located  in  Grant 
county,  this  state,  ami  for  a  number  of  years  engaged  in  buying  and  shipping  horses.  Later 
he  turned  his  attention  to  the  cattle  business,  which  he  followed  with  marked  success  until 
1900,  when,  owing  to  failing  health,  he  retired  from  that  business  and  became  a  resident  of 
Milbank.  He  owned  much  farm  land  in  Iowa,  which  he  sold  in  1910.  but  at  the  time  of  his 
demise  he  still  held  title  to  a  great  deal  of  valuable  property  in  South  Dakota  and  Minne- 


l-i  HISTORY  I  »F  S(  iL'TII  DAKOTA 

I'ln-  financial  independence  whii  h  lie  gi I  was  the  merited  reward  oi  his  well  directed 

industry  and  enterprise  as  In-  began  In-  careet  a  poor  boy. 

Mr.   Merrj    was  married  in    LS67   to  Miss  Wealthy   Bruce,  by  wh lie  had  a  daughter, 

Ella,  now   the  win-  oi    Captain  John   Wein,  ui   Ortonville.     Jn  September,  1885,  Mr.  Merry 

was  united  in  m  to   Mrs.  Alice    k  Niles,  a  widow,  who  was  born  in  England,  a  daugh- 

omon  and  Hannah   Harris.     Bj    her   first   busband,  Marvin  G.  Nile-..  Bhe  has  a  son, 

Marvin  «...  who   is  a    lueces    ml  photographer  id'  Milbank.     Besides  his  widow  and  daughter 

Mi.  Merry  is  survived  by  a  sister,  Mis.  E a  Blake,  of  Minneapolis. 

Mr.  Merrj   w       a  pn  ivi    republican  in  politics  and  in   1906  was  elected  to  represent 

strict  in  tin'  state  si  nate,  being  tin-  first  progressive  republican  to  gain  election  to  the 

He   was    lor    many    years   active    in    political    affairs   and   in   territorial  days   attended 

the  territorial   conventions,   while   later  lie  attended    many   state   conventions   of   his   party. 

limes  lie  was  offered   state  appointments  by  the  governor  but  he  was  not  able  to 

accept    any   ol    them.      In    L910,   owing   to   failing   health,   he    retired   from    political    life.      Ilis 

religious  faith  was  that   of  the  Congregational  church.     He  traveled  extensively   and  as   he 

was  a   in: i   keen  observation  lie  thus  added  much  to  his  knowledge  of  people  and  affairs. 

B  -  one  oi   the   well  informed  men  of  his  community  and  exercised  a   great   influence  in 

his  locality.  His  demise,  which  occurred  on  the  4th  of  January,  1915,  was  sincerelj  regretted 
by  all  who  knew  him,  lor  his  dominant  traits  were  such  as  invariably  inspire  respect  and 
warm  regard. 


ai.ki;i<:i>  ciiristkxsox". 


Alfred  Christenson,  a  well  known  and  prosperous  agriculturist  residing  on  section  9, 
Mapleton  township,  Minnehaha  county,  was  born  in  that  township  on  the  24th  of  December, 

II''    was    a g    tin'    first    white   children    born    in    this    section    of    Hie    state    and    as    an 

infant,  was  nuked  in  his  cradle  by  the  Indians  hundreds  ol  lines.  His  parents  were 
i  In  i  i  and  Martina  (Estensen)  Christenson,  natives  of  Denmark  and  Norway  respectively. 
They  emigrated  to  the  I  nited  states  in  1869  and  were  married  in  Michigan,  the  father 
working   in   the   mines   at   Calumet    and    Hecla    of   that    slate      Hearing    of   the    flee    lands    in 

South    Dakota,   they    ca west    to   this   state    iii   the   spring   of    1871,   and    Mr.   Christenson 

immediately  homcsteaded  eighty  acres  on  section  16,  Mapleton  township,  Minnehaha  county. 
This  land  in  the  Big  Sioux  bottoms  is  today  some  of  tin'  besl    in   the  state.     Subsequently 

\lr.    Christenson    preempted    one    1 dud    and    si\t\    acres    m    Benton    township    and    later 

bought  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  in  .Mapleton  township  adjoining  (he  Benton  township 
farm,  lb-  resided  on  his  preemption  for  a  period  of  thirty-three  yens  hut  after  the  death 
of   his    wife,    in    Isus.    returned    to    Denmark,    in    which    country    he    has    since    remained. 

Alfred    Christenson    was    reared    under    the    parental    roof    and    received    Ins    education    in 

the  public  schools.     II''   conti 1   at    home   after   attaining   his   majority,  being    associated 

with  his  father  in  bis  fanning  enterprises  until  1898,  when  he  located  on  tin'  place  where 
he    now    resides    and    started    out    as    an    agriculturist    on    his    own    account.      This    farm    was 

then  owned   in    his   father,  and  Allied  Christens perated  it   as  a   renter  for  about   eleven 

In  1909,  however,  he  purchased  the  property,  which  embraces  one  hundred  and 
ninety  two  acres,  lie  had  purchased  four  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  land  in  Brown 
county  in  1905  but  disposed  ol  the  same  before  buying  his  home  laim.  lie  likewise  owns 
the    northwest     quartet     of    section     :.' I  ,     Mapleton     township,     which     he     purchased     in     March, 

!'ii:;.  and    in    1915   In-  purchased   three  hundred   and   twenty   acres  on   section   88,   the  same 
p        \      an    agriculturist    he    has    won    a    well    merited    and    gratifying    measure    of   sue- 

iii n    the   work   of   the    fields    in   a    practical,   progressive   and    resultant   manner. 

II.  i!  o   a    stockholder    in    the    Farmers   Cooperative    Lumber    Company,    the    New    Hope 

Grain   Compan;    ol    Crooks,  South    Dakota,  and   the    Baltic   Lumber  Company. 

In  1905  Mr.  Christenson  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Mrs.  Mary  Brekke,  a  native  of 
Norway   and   the   widow   of    Andrew    Brekke.     By    her    first    husband    Mrs.   Christenson   bad 

tl ihildren:     Halver,    Km nd    Andrew.     To   her   and   Mr.   Christenson   have   been    born 

six  children,  five  of  whom  survive,  namely:  Carl.  Ingel,  Cercnn,  Alice  and  Sophia.  All 
tie-  children  are  at.  home. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1235 

Mr.  <  hristenson  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the  men  and  measures 
of  the  republican  party  and  lias  acted  in  the  capacity  of  supervisor  for  about  four  years, 
while  for  about  two  years  he  ably  served  as  constable  of  the  township.  Fraternally  he 
is  identified  with  the  Modern  Brotherhood  of  America,  while  his  religions  faith  is  indicated 
by  his  membership  in  the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church,  to  wheh  his  wife  also  belongs,  llis 
entire  life  has  been  spent  in  Minnehaha  county  and  he  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  as 
one   of   its   representative   agriculturists   and  respected   citizens. 


OLAF  P.  PETERSON. 


Olaf  P.  Peterson,  who  devotes  his  time  and  energies  to  the  pursuit  of  general  farming, 
owns  and  operates  a  tract  comprising  one  hundred  and  fifty-six  acres  in  Minnehaha  county. 
He  was  born  in  Sweden  on  the  23d  of  September,  1855,  a  sun  of  Peter  Peterson,  who 
emigrated  to  the  United  States  in  1868  and  after  a  brief  residence  in  Iowa  came  to  South 
Dakota  in  1869,  homesteading  a  quarter  section  of  land  in  Valley  Springs  township,  Minne- 
haha county.  Mr.  Peterson  was  one  of  the  first  settlers  of  the  locality  and  died  on  this 
homestead  two  or  three  years  later. 

Olaf  P.  Peterson,  who  acquired  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  land, 
was  a  youth  of  thirteen  when  lie  came  with  his  father  to  tiie  new  world.  After  spending 
the  winter  in  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  he  came  up  into  South  Dakota  and  took  up  a  homestead 
on  section  S,  Valley  Springs  township,  Minnehaha  county.  Here  he  carried  on  general 
agricultural  pursuits  continuously  and  successfully  until  1913,  when  he  purchased  his 
present  home  farm  of  one  hundred  ami  fifty-six  acres  in  Valley  Springs  township.  The 
appearance  of  the  place  indicates  the  prosperity  of  the  owner  and  the  land  is  in  a  good 
state  of  cultivation. 

In  early  manhood  Mr.  Peterson  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Amelia  Bowman,  of 
Split  Rock  township,  who  is  a  native  of  Sweden.  To  them  have  been  born  six  children, 
four  of  whom  survive  as  follows:   Julia,  Ethel,  Alice  and  Hazel,  all  at  home. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Peterson  is  independent,  supporting  men  and  measures 
rather  than  party.  He  is  identified  fraternally  with  the  Modern  Woodmen,  while  his 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Swedish  Lutheran  church,  to  which  his  wife  and  children  also 
belong.  The  period  of  his  residence  in  Minnehaha  county  covers  forty-five  years  and  he 
has  long  enjoyed  recognition  among  it3  representative  agriculturists  and  highly  esteemed 
citizens. 


URBAN   H.   COOKE. 


Urban  H.  Cooke  is  one  of  the  extensive  landowners  of  Spink  county,  his  holdings 
embracing  ten  hundred  and  forty  acres  in  Frankfort  township,  where  he  has  resided  since 
1890.  South  Dakota  has  claimed  him  as  a  citizen  since  18S3,  at  which  time  he  came  from 
Kankakee  county,  Illinois,  to  this  state.  His  birth  occurred  in  Manteno,  Illinois,  August 
22,  18(10,  his  parents  being  Chester  W.  and  Mary  (Merwin)  Cooke.  The  father  is  of 
English  lineage,  his  ancestors  haling  come  to  this  country  on  the  Mayflower,  while  some 
of  the  maternal  ancestors  of  Urban  II.  Cooke  were  soldiers  of  the  Revolutionary  war. 
Chestei  W.  Cooke  is  a  farmer  by  occupation.  He  became  a  resident  of  Illinois  in  1S58 
and  is  now  residing  in  Frankfort,  South  Dakota,  at  the  ripe  old  age  of  eighty-five  years. 
His  wife  passed  away  in  Manteno,  Illinois,  in  December,  1912,  when  seventy-seven  years 
of  age. 

Urban  H.  Cooke  acquired  his  education  in  the  public-  schools,  in  which  lie  continued  his 
studies  to  the  age  of  fifteen  years.  He  afterward  worked  for  his  father  until  he  reached 
the  age  of  twenty-two  and  gained  practical  experience  in  all  lines  of  farm  work.  He  was 
afterward  employed  at  various  occupations  until  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  at  which  time 
he  accepted  a  clerkship  in  a  general  store  at  Frankfort,  spending  two  years  in  that  employ. 
He    then  returned  to   Manteno,  Illinois,  where   he  engaged   in   clerking  until   he   once   more 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

came  to  South  Dakota  in  1891.     At    Frankfort   be  entered  into  partnership  with  J.  B.  Blain 

uml  in    1896  he  purchased  the   interest   oi    his   partner  and  conducted   the  store  alone   until 

He   was   then  joined   by    F.    M.   Kuhns  and   together  they  successfully  conducted  the 

business   until    1911,   when   they   sold   out   t.>    M.    E.   Cooke,  a  brother  of   Urban    II.   Cooke. 

that    time  tin'  lattei    has  lived   retired   from  commercial  pursuits,  giving  his  attention 

now    t.i   the   supi         ion    ol    hi     propertj    holding,   which   are   extensive   and   valuable.      He 

has   made   judicious    investments    in    property   and    is   the   owner   ol    ten   hundred   and    fortj 

oi    valuable   land   in   Frankfort   township,  a   half   section   near  Orient,  a   trait    in   the 

n   pari   i.t   th.-  state  and   also  a    ranch    in   Canada,  his  entire   possessions   aggregating 

over   two   thousand    acres.      M'-    is    likewise    vice    president   of    the    Farmers    State    Hank   of 

Frankfort,      lb-   erected    his    residence    in    tin-   town,   has   also   built    other   dwellings   and   a 

ili    ;     ,i, id   has  greatly   improved   his   farm   properties,  thus  adding  to  the   material 

opment   and   improvement   oi   this  sect <   the  state. 

i  in   the    I'.'th   hi    March,   l'.ino.   in    Frankfort,   Mr.   Cooke   was   united   in   marriage   to   Mrs. 

tei       Hagerman,   of   that    place,   who    i-   a    native   of    Portland,   Maine,   and   they 

are   well   known   in    Frankfort,   having   an   extensive  circle  of   warm   friends.     They   have   an 

on,   Walter   Peterson,   who  is  now  attending  school  at  Valparaiso,  Indiana. 

Mr,    look,,    i-    president    oi    the    hoard   of   education    ami    school    interests    find    in    him   a 

stalwart    champion.      In    fact,   he    is   at    all    times   a    public- spirited    and    progressive   citizen 

and    works   earnestly    and    persistently    for   the   development    and    upbuilding   of   the   county 

along    man)     line-    of    advancement    and    improvement.      His    has    indeed    been    a    busy    and 

U8,    i,|    In,.,    fraught    with    pood    results    both    for    himself    and    the    community    in    which    he 

lives,  for  while  promoting  individual  success  he  has  also  greatly  advanced  public  prosperity. 


WILLIAM  C.  ROBIXS'iX 


William  C.  Robinson  is  cashier  of  the  State  Hank  of  Crandon,  which  office  he  has  tilled 
since  1910.  fowa  numbers  him  as  a  native  son,  his  birth  having  occurred  at  liunnclls,  that 
slate,  on  the  l>t  of  November,  1883,  his  parents  being  William  F.  and  Mary  (Doyey)  Robin- 
son,  who  still  live  at  Runnells.  The  father  is  a  prominent  resident  there  and  a  very  wealthy 
man  win.  has  been  actively  connected  with  business  affairs  and  with  public  interests  of  that, 
locality. 

\\  illiam  (  .  Robinson  attended  country  scl Is  mar  Runnells  to  the  age  of  thirteen  years 

.md    thru    weal    to    Boone,    Iowa,    where    he  worked    for    his   board    and    room    and   at   the   same 

attended  the  graded  schools  of  that  city  until  he  reached  the  age  of  eighteen  years.    The 

determinatioi I  force  of  character  which  In-  displayed  in  acquiring  his  education  have  been 

salient  features  in  all  of  hi-  latei  life  1  have  led  to  his  present  success.  When  his  text- 
book- woe  put  aside  lie  remained  for  a  lime  at  B te,  but  he  took  up  the  study  of  telegraphy 

in  th,.  lie-   Moines   (la.)    West   high  school,  receiving  the  first  diploma  ever  issued  from  that 

si  hool  to  a  graduate  in  telegraphy.     He  received  his  instruction  fr Professor  -I.  \Y.  Belding. 

II..  next  went  to  Blairsburg,  Iowa,  where  he  obtained  a  position  as  assistant  telegrapher, 
receiving  fifteen  dollars  per  month.  That  sum  was  expended  for  his  board  and  he  slept  in 
the  telegraph  office  for  six  months.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period  he  made  his  way  to 
South  Dakota,  going  first  to  Huron,  w  here  he  arrived  August  :.'.'•,  1903,  but  immediately  after- 
ward  he   wa        >  -  t  ,  I    In  (rain Ion.  where  In-  acted  :i-  station  agent   and  operator  for  six  years,     lie 

turned  In-  attention  to  the  real  estate  and  lumber  business,  in  which  he  continued  for 
I  ears,   and    at    the   end   of    that    time,   or    in    L910,   became   cashier   of   the    Stale    Bank   of 

C'rand which    was  organized   about    a    year   before,   and   in    that    connection   he   has  since 

ned      He  bent   his  energies  to  the  development  of  the  business  of  the  bank  on  assuming 
md  M     depositors  have  now    nunc  than  doubled  in  number  and  in  spite  of  poor  crops 

tic   tint  oi  deposits  ha-  greatly  increased. 

Me  Robin  on  is  a  dei irat   in  politics  and  has  served  as  justice  of  the  peace  in  Crandon, 

in    deci    trictly  fair  and  impartial  and  winning  for  him  "golden  opinions  from  all 

orl      ol    peopli  lie   w.i-  married    May   8,   1904,  at    Crandon   to   Miss   Meda   Carieo,  a  daughter 

ol  Henrj  \\  and  Lucinda  (Bedsaul)  Carieo,  now  residents  of  Crandon,  who  removed  from 
Virginia    to   Spink   county.   South    Dakota,  about    lssT.      Mr.   Hobinson    may   truly    be   called   a 


WILLIAM    i      ROBINSOX 


PUBi 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1239 

self-made  man,  for  lie  started  out  in  life  independently  when  but  thirteen  years  of  age  and  tlit 
marked  strength  of  character  which  he  displayed  in  acquiring  his  education  foreshadowed 
his  later  advancement  and  success.  He  today  occupies  a  creditable  place  in  the  financial  circles 
of  his  district  and  what  lie  has  accomplished  represents  the  lit  utilization  of  his  time,  talents 
and  energies. 


OLE  E.   EGGEX. 


Ole  E.  Eggen,  a  progressive  and  promising  young  agriculturist  residing-  in  Sverdrup 
township.  Minnehaha  county,  lias  charge  of  the  home  faun  of  two  hundred  and  twenty 
acres  and  in  its  management  is  meeting  with  splendid  success.  His  birth  occurred  in  that 
township  on  the  16th  of  August,  1877,  his  parents  being  Eric  O.  ami  Mary  Eggen.  The 
father,  a  fanner  by  occupation,  emigrated  from  Norway  to  the  United  States  in  18G6, 
taking  up  his  abode  in  .Minnesota,  where  he  resided  until  1871.  In  that  year  he  came  to 
South  Dakota,  locating  in  Sverdrup  township,  Minnehaha  county,  where  he  homesteaded 
a  tract  of  land.  As  time  passed  and  his  financial  resources  increased,  owing  to  his  able 
management  and  untiring  industry,  he  augmented  his  landed  holdings  by  purchase  until 
at  In-,  deini.se  he  owned  two  hundred  and  twenty  acres.  In  his  death,  which  occurred  on 
the  9th  of  July,  1897,  the  community  lost  one  of  its  honored  pioneers  and  substantial 
agriculturists.  He  held  several  township  offices,  proving  a  highly  capable  and  trustworthy 
public  servant. 

Ole  E.  Eggen  attended  the  common  schools  in  the  acquirement  of  an  education  and 
subsequently  assisted  his  father  in  the  operation  of  the  home  farm.  At  the  time  of  the 
latter's  death  he  took  charge  of  the  property  and  has  since  remained  thereon,  living  with 
his  mother,  his  sister  Bereth  and  his  brother  Xels.  In  the  conduct  of  his  agricultural 
interests  he  follows  progressive  and  practical  methods,  and  the  well  tilled  fields  annually 
yield  golden  harvests  as  a  reward  for  the  care  and  labor  which  he  bestows  upon   them. 

In  his  political  views  Mr.  Eggen  is  a  republican  but  does  not  consider  himself  bound 
by  party  ties  in  the  exercise  of  his  right  of  franchise,  supporting  candidates  with  regard 
for  their  fitness  rather  than  for  their  party  affiliation,  lie  is  now  serving  in  the  capacity 
of  road  overseer.  In  religious  faith  he  is  a  Lutheran.  For  pleasure  and  recreation  he 
indulges  in  fishing  and  outdoor  sports,  ami  in  the  community  where  his  entire  life  has  been 
spent   he  is  well  liked  and  esteemed  by  all  who  know  him. 


JOHN   N.   ELLERMAN. 


John  X.  Ellerman  is  vice  president  of  the  First  National  Hank  of  Fairfax  and  is  one 
of  the  prominent  factors  in  financial  circles  in  Gregory  county  and  that  part  of  the  state. 
He  has  the  love  of  a  native  son  for  South  Dakota,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  James- 
ville,  Yankton  county,  his  parents  being  Herman  and  Emilie  (Rudolph)  Ellerman,  who 
came  to  Dakota  territory  in  the  early  '70s.  The  father  homesteaded  land  and  was  actively 
identified  with  the  pioneer  development  of  Yankton  county,  where  he  was  called  to  public 
office,  serving  as  county  treasurer  and  as  county  assessor.  He  is  still  living  at  Yankton 
but  his  wife  has  passed  away. 

John  X.  Ellerman  early  became  a  public-school  pupil  and  continued  his  studies  in 
successive  grades  until  he  was  graduated  from  the  high  school.  lb-  afterward  spent  two 
years  as  a  student  in  the  University  of  Michigan  at  Ann  Arbor  and  then  accepted  a  posi- 
tion in  the  ollice  of  the  county  treasurer  at  Yankton,  serving  in  that  capacity  lor  two 
years.  He  next  became  manager  of  the  advertising  department  of  the  Dakota  Freie  Press,. 
and  when  two  years  hail  passed  he  severed  that  connection  and  came  to  Gregory  county, 
settling  at  Fairfax,  where  he  engaged  in  the  real-estate  business.  His  capability  and 
public  spirit  won  him  recognition  in  an  election  to  the  office  of  county  treasurer,  which 
position   he   filled   for   four   years.     Still   higher   honors   awaited   him,   however,    for    in    1907 


1240  HIST*  >m    '  IF  Si  >UTH   DAKOTA 

en  ti    re]    i    en1   bis  district   in  the  state  legislature  and  again   was  called  to  that 
I  >_\    popular  suffrage  in   1909. 
Aftei   retiring   from  ollice   Mr.  Ellerman  went   to  California   for  the  benefit  of  his  health, 
spending   five  years  on   the    Pacini    coast.     He   afterward   returned   to   his   old   position   and 
in    l ■. > 1 1 1    entered,  the    bank    a^    vice    president,   since   which    time    be    has    bent    his    energies 
toward    the    upbuildin  tin       ;    iness   and    has    been    an    effective    force    in    increasing   its 

clientage.     He   is   likewise   the  secretary    of    the  Johnson    Farm    Loan   Company,   which   is  a 
biy   institution,  controlling   an   extensive   business  of   Unit    character. 

the    10th    "i    June,    1908,    Mr.    Ellerman    was   united    in    marriage    to    Miss    Lena    M. 

i     .i    daughtei    "i    James    VI   Garrett,  of  Caldwell,   Idaho.     They    uow   have  one  child, 

:t    Herman.     The   religious   faith  of  the   family   is  thai   of  the  Congregational   church, 

political    belief    Mr.    Ellerman    is   a    republican.      He    belongs    to    the    Masonic 

fraternity,    his    membership    being    at    Yankton,    where    he    1ms    attained    the    thirtj  second 

ol   the  Scottish   Rite  and  has  crossed   the  sands  ol   the  desert  with  the  Nobles  of  the 

Mystic   Shrine.     He  also   belongs   to   the   Odd   Fellows   lodge  at   Fairfax.     He  is   interested 

in   gardening,   in    fishing,   hunting   and   motoring    and   along    those   lines  finds  his    recreation. 

Opportunity   lias   with   him   ever   boon   a   call   to   action   and,    utilizing   the   advantages    which 

have  come   to   liim,   he   has  not   onlj    steadily   progressed   in   the  business    world   in   gaining 

ah  i  intKil    rewards    for   his   labor   but   lias   also   won    the   regard   of   his   fellowmen    by   an 

acl ive  and  h all  spent   life. 


ANDREW  NELSON  VAN  CAMP. 

Andrew  Nelson  Van  Camp  is  now  d'\oting  the  greater  part  of  his  time  and  attention 
to  the  management  of  the  business  of  the  telephone  company  at  Highmore,  South  Dakota. 
but  lias  been  a  prominent  figure  in  political  circles  of  the  stale,  his  opinions  carrying  weight 
in  republican  councils,  while  his  efforts  have  l"1'1!!  productive  oi  beneficial  results  along  polit- 
ical lines.  Mr.  Van  Camp  is  a  native  of  the  neighboring  state  ol  Iowa,  lus  birth  having 
ed  in  Muscatine  county,  Decembei  is,  1850.  Mention  of  his  family  is  made  in  con- 
nection with  the  sketch  of  A.  E.  Van  Camp,  which  appears  on  another  page  of  this  wink. 

\ii<  i  attending  the  public  schools  of  his  native  slate  Andrew  N.  Van  Camp  continued 
hi  education  in  the  Wilton  (la.)  Academy  and  in  the  Iowa  State  University  at  Iowa  City, 
in  which  lie  pursued  his  law  course,  being  graduated  iii   is;  I.     lie  also  pursued  a  commercial 

course  bei he  entered  upon  preparation  for  the  bar.     He  had  completed  his  education  before 

he  atti d  his  majority  and  had  tried  some  eases  before  he  reached  the  age  of  twenty  one 

years,  following  his  admission  to  the  bar  he  practiced  in  Iowa  until  1882,  when  he  came 
i"  Dakota  territory,  settling  on  government  land  which  at  thai  time  had  not  been  surveyed. 
His   placi    was   a    mile   from  the  present  site  of   Highmore  and   he  still  owns   the  land.     He 

ied   the   practice  of   law   in    Highmore  and  continued   the  cultivation   of  his   farm   until 

L903,    when    he   removed   his    family    from   the   farm   to   the   town.     In    L907    he  erected   the 
Telephone   Exchange  building,  which  would  be  a  credit   to  a  city  of  much  larger  size.     Ii    is 
a   brick    veneer,  two-story  structure  with   basement  and   its  dimensions  are   forty   by   forty- 
eight  feet,     in   1902  he  organized  the  Hyde  County  Telephone  Company,  of  which  he  is  now 
o  stockholder  and  the  secretarj   and  general  manager.     He  rents  Ins  farm  lands  and  is  devot- 
greatei   part  of  his  attention  to  the  telephone  business. 
1 'n  the  22d  of  July,   is;;;,  Mr.  Van  Camp  was  married  to   Miss  Kate  Allen,  a   native  of 
Tipperary,    freland.      Her    father   cam.-   to   America    in   early    manhood   and   died    in 
Bo  ton  before  the  arrival  of  his  family  in  the  new   world.     Mrs.  Van  Camp  with  her  mother 

d    I the  east    to   Rock    Island.   Illinois,  and   later  came   to  Smith    Dakota,    Mrs.  Allen 

i"  tiding  bet   la  t  daj  -  a1  the  home  of  her  daughter,  where  she  passed  away  in  L895. 

To    Mi.  and    Mi      Van  Camp  have   been  born   nine  children:     .lames   K..  who  is  district 

Mt    at    Yankton    for   the    De    Laval   Separator  Company,   married    Marguerite    Mulvey,   by 

'.lean    In       ,.        two    children,    Cyril    and    ,\l  a  rguer  i  I  e.       William    N.,    residing    in    Highmore,    is 
iged   in  educational  work   in   Hyde  county  and  for  two  terms  was  county  superintendent 

Hi     "a       niber   of  the   lower   house  of   the  state   legislature    for   one  term   and 

ecretarj  of  the   rtate  senate  during  the  sessions  of   L913  and  L915.     I  luring  the  last  three  or 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1241 

four  years  he  has  been  special  traveling  salesman  for  the  American  Book  Company,  having 
charge  of  the  territory  of  North  and  South  Dakota,  lie  married  Marie  Quirk,  of  Highmore, 
and  their  children  are  Fred,  Florence,  Howard  and  Royal.  Francis  Joseph,  the  third  of  the 
family,  dud  in  Wilton,  Iowa,  in  infancy.  Harry  Theodore  died  in  1895,  at  the  age  of  fifteen 
years.  John  Edgar,  residing  at  Fort  Dodge,  Iowa,  is  district  agent  for  the  Free  Sewing 
Machine  Company,  having  charge  of  several  counties.  He  married  Miss  Georgia  Thompson, 
of  Canton,  South  Dakota,  and  they  have  five  children.  Allen  A.,  born  in  Hyde  county,  is 
now  residing  in  Highmore  and  is  assisting  his  father  in  the  telephone  business.  He  married 
Edith  McKillip  and  they  have  one  child,  Philip.  Ella  Ann  is  the  wife  of  J.  H.  Quirk,  a  stock- 
man and  real-estate  dealer  of  Highmore.  George  is  now  in  the  moving  picture  business  at 
Los  Angeles,  California.  For  a  number  of  years  he  was  connected  with  the  Sioux  City 
Journal  and  was  secretary  of  the  senate  in  1911.     Kathryn  B.  completes  the  family. 

Mr.  Van  Camp  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  lodge  at  Highmore  and  of  the  Ancient  Order 
of  United  Workmen  and  holds  membership  in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church.  His  political 
indorsement  has  always  been  given  to  the  republican  party,  which  recognizes  in  him  one 
of  its  prominent  supporters  in  this  state.  He  served  as  the  first  county  superintendent  of 
schools  of  Hyde  county,  was  district  attorney  in  territorial  days,  was  states  attorney  for 
two  terms  and  was  assistant  chief  clerk  of  the  house  during  the  session  of  1893.  lie  also 
served  on  the  board  of  education  in  Bramhall  township,  Hyde  county,  for  about  fifteen  years. 
At  the  convening  of  the  special  session  of  the  first  state  legislature  under  the  constitution 
October  15,  1SS9,  in  the  transition  from  territorial  to  state  government,  at  which  time  the 
first  state  officers  were  sworn  in  and  the  first  United  States  senators  were  elected,  he  acted 
as  assistant  to  Secretary  of  the  Senate  F.  A.  Burdick  and  fur  him  wrote  the  records  of  the 
session  in  the  great  book  in  the  office  of  the  secretary  of  state,  and  also  at  the  dictation  of 
State  Senator  A.  B.  Kittredge,  afterward  United  States  senator  from  this  state,  wrote  the 
certificate  of  election  of  one  of  the  newly  elected  United  States  senators,  Moody  and  Petti- 
grew,  to  the  United  States  senate.  During  the  regular  session  which  convened  January  7, 
1890,  Mr.  Van  Camp  acted  as  legislative  reporter  for  the  Sioux  Falls  Daily  Press  and  The 
Deadwood  Pioneer-Times  and  made  what  is  termed  a  newspaper  scoop  by  discovering  and 
exposing  a  movement  on  the  part  of  some  of  the  members  to  dissipate  and  waste  the  large 
patrimony  given  the  state  by  congress  for  educational,  charitable  and  other  general  state 
purposes,  to  accomplish  which  purposes  and  to  boost  favored  localities,  as  well  as  to  draw 
away  as  much  opposition  as  possible  from  a  permanent  location  of  the  capital  at  Pierre, 
the  combination  sought  to  locate  an  additional  agricultural  college  at  Aberdeen,  another 
state  university  at  Huron,  another  reform  school  at  Watertown,  another  normal  school  at 
1  orest  City  and  various  other  institutions  at  different  places  in  the  state.  His  early  exposure 
of  the  plot  in  the  columns  of  the  Press  resulted  in  arousing  the  friends  of  the  institutions 
already  located  to  action  and  caused  the  bills,  which  had  been  referred  to  a  special  com- 
mittee, composed  of  friends  of  Mr.  Van  Camp,  named  by  Lieutenant-Governor  Fletcher,  to 
never  be  reported  for  action.  The  value  of  the  services  thus  rendered  can  never  be  estimated. 
With  him  patriotism  has  ever  been  before  partisanship  and  the  public  good  before  personal 
aggrandizement.  He  has  worked  earnestly  and  effectively  to  advance  the  best  interests  of 
the  state  along  many  lines  and  the  value  of  his  services  places  him  among  the  substantial 
and  honored  residents  of  South  Dakota. 


GEORfiE  MAIER. 

George  Maier,  a  representative  and  successful  agriculturist  of  Minnehaha  county,  is  the 
owner  of  three  hundred  and  twenty  acres  of  land  on  sections  29  and  31,  Valley  Springs  town- 
ship, where  he  has  been  actively  engaged  in  farming  during  the  past  fifteen  years.  His  birth 
occurred  in  Germany  on  the  1st  of  March,  1870,  his  parents  being  Joseph  and  Catharine 
Maier,  both  of  whom  have  passed  away.  Throughout  his  active  business  career  the  father 
devoted  lus  attention  to  farming. 

George  Maier  acquired  his  education  in  the  common  schools  of  his  native  land  and  after 
putting  aside  his  textbooks  turned  his  attention  to  the  work  of  the  fields.  When  a  young 
man  of  twenty-three  years  he  left  the  parental  roof  and  set  sail  for  the  United  States,  desir- 


1242  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

:  .  truth  "i  ill'  !n:m\  i .1  \  1 1 1  :i I ile  reports  which  bad  reached  liim  concerning  the 
advantages  and  opportunities  oi  the  new  world,  He  made  his  way  first  to  Iowa  and  in  that 
state  was  employed  as  a  farm  hand  foi  a  number  of  years  or  until  1899,  when  he  came  to 
South  Dakota,  purchasing  a  quarter  of  section  31  and  a  quarter  of  section  29  in  Valley 
Springs  township,  Minnehaha  county.  In  the  operation  » > t  that  property  he  has  been  actively 
and  successfully  engaged  to  the  present  time,  and  in  connection  with  the  cultivation  of 
the  soil  be  feeds  fort}  head  oi  cattle.  He  has  expended  sis  thousand  dollars  in  the  improve- 
ment <>i  his  place  and  now  owns  an  attractive  and  productive  farm  as  well  as  all  modern 
implements  and  equipment. 

In    l -nil   Mr.   Maier   was   united   in   marriage   t"   Miss    Elizabeth    Bender,  a   daughter  of 
i  i      ,    now    have   two   children,   Amy    and    William.     Mr.    Maier    enjoys  an 

extensive  and  favorable  acquaintance  throughout  his  home  community  and  well  deserves  the 
1 1  \    i  li.i i   has  !■■«  arded  Ins  efforts. 


FRED  SINKBEIL,  Jr. 


I  ted  Sinkbeil,  Jr.,  a  prominent  young  citizen  and  worthy  native  -mi  of  Hutchinson  county, 

ecretarj    and  manager  of  the   Parkston  Telephone  Company.     His  birth  occurred  on 

.tli   oi    December,    1883,   Ins  parents   being    F'red  and    Elizabeth   Sinkbeil.     In    1879   the 

father  emigrated  from  Russia  to  the  I  nited  States  and  made  his  way  direct  t<>  South  Dakota. 

local about    five  and  a  half  miles  southeast  of  Parkston  ami  using  his  three  rights  as  a 

homesteader.  Mr  ha-  remained  on  the  old  homestead  throughout  the  intervening  thirty-five 
years  and  now  own-  six  hundred  and  eighty  acres  of  rich  and  productive  land.  Ho  worked 
on  the  railroad  when  it  was  built  through  tin-  section  and  i-  honored  a-  one  of  the  pioneers 
whose  labors  were  a  factor  in  the  development  ami  growth  oi  the  state.  To  him  and  his 
wife,  who  i-  also   living,  wore  horn  five  sons,  three  of  whom  still  survive. 

Fred  Sinkbeil,  dr.,  attended  the  public  schools  in   the  acquirement  of  an  education  and 

alter    putting    aside    his    textbooks    assisted    his    father    in    the    operation    of    the    Inline    farm 

until  twenty-five  years  of  age.  Subsequently  he  was  engaged  in  the  implement  business  at. 
Parkston  for  two  and  a  hall  year,,  with  Joseph  Kehisenann,  lint  on  the  expiration  of  that 
period  sold  oui  and  bought  a  fourth  interest  in  the  Parkston  Telephone  Company.  Later 
he  seemed  eonirol  oi  the  town  line-  and  tleai  admitted  Herman  Blaseg  a-  a  partner,  having 
since  remained  secretary  and  manager  of  the  company,  which  now  has  one  hundred  and 
seventj  five  subscribers  and  i-  continually  receiving  new  business.  The  line  has  long  dis- 
tance connections  to  all  principal  points.  Mr.  Sinkbeil  is  also  engaged  in  business  as  a 
dealei    in  all  kinds  of  seeds  and  enjoys  a  gratifying  patronage  in  this  connection. 

i  in  Hi,'  38th  of  March,  1909,  Mr.  sinkbeil  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Elizabeth 
Schmidt,  a  daughter  oi  Jacob  Schmidt  and  a  representative  of  an  honored  pioneer  family 
of  thi-  -tate.    They  now  have  one  child,  Reuben  Fred. 

Mr.  Sinkbeil  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party,  while  his  religious 
belief   is   indicated    i>\    hi-   membership   in   the    Lutheran  church,  of   which   lie  has  served   as 

■lary    for    two    years.      He    i-    known    a-    a    loyal    ami    public-spirited    citizen    of    Hie    -tate 

in   which   his  entire   life  ha-   been   -pent    and   in  hi-   home  c munity   ha-   identified   himself 

with   the   volunteer   lire  department,  acting  as  assistant    foreman  of  cart  No.  :.\     Hi-  social 

have  gi id   him   wide  acquaintance  and  certain  sterling  traits  of  character  which 

he  i have  won   for  him  the  friendship  of  the  many  with  whom  he  has  keen   brought 

in    eonl  net. 


Id. I. IS    P,    Till   S. 


Ellis  P.  Titus  i-  conducting  a  real  estate  ami  insurance  business  in  (lark,  where  he  has 
hem  located  since  1910  and  where  he  has  already  made  for  himself  a  creditable  name  and 
|.lo,.     Hi-  birth   occurred   in    Henry   county,   Illinois,  on  the  :;<!  of  October,   1864,  a   son  of 

Francis  and  Lydio   I  Arnold)    Titus,  both  of  wl are  still  living.     The  father  has  devoted  his 

life  to  general  agricultural  pursuits. 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1245 

Ellis  P.  Titus  is  indebted  to  the  public-school  system  of  Iowa  for  the  educational  oppor- 
tunities which  he  enjoyed  as  his  parents  had  removed  to  that  state  when  he  was  but  four 
years  "hi.  After  leaving  school  he  assisted  his  father  on  the  farm  and  later  engaged  in  the 
farm  implement  business  and  went  upon  the  road,  traveling  for  different  machinery  com- 
panies for  about  two  and  a  half  years.  He  then  returned  to  the  old  home  farm  in  Taylor 
county,  Iowa,  where  he  lived  for  about  fourteen  years  and  on  the  expiration  of  that  period 
came  to  South  Dakota  in  1910.  Settling  in  dark,  he  opened  a  real-estate  office  which  he  has 
since  conducted.  lie  is  now  thoroughly  acquainted  with  property  values,  knows  what  is 
upon  the  market  and  what  can  be  purchased  advantageously,  and  as  time  has  passed  he  has 
negotiated  various  important  realty  transfers.  He  now  owns  considerable  property  both  in 
the  county  and  town  and  is  also  agent  for  the  Colonial  Trust  &  Land  Company.  In  1912 
he  handled  six  thousand  acres. 

On  the  17th  of  August,  1892,  Mr.  Titus  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Etta  Webb,  a 
daughter  of  William  and  Martha  Webb,  of  [owa,  and  they  have  become  parents  of  four 
children:  Ruth  M.,  Erancis  Philip,  Worth  and  Reid.  Mrs.  Titus  is  a  member  of  the  Christian 
church. 

Mr.  Titus  has  for  a  quarter  of  a  century  been  identified  with  the  Odd  Fellows  society 
and  in  politics  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the  men  and  measures  of  the 
republican  party.  Coming  to  the  northwest,  he  has  already  been  recognized  as  a  factor  in 
the  substantial  growth  of  Clark  county  and  in  all  of  his  business  dealings  has  been  thoroughly 
imbued  with  the  spirit  of  enterprise  and  progress  which  has  become  the  dominant  factor  in 
the  upbuilding  of  the  state. 


MARTIN  X.  PETERSON. 


Martin  X.  Peterson  is  one  of  the  progressive  and  prosperous  farmers  of  Minnehaha 
county,  cultivating  a  good  tract  of  land  on  section  34,  Sverdrup  township,  which  belongs 
to  his  mother,  His  present  condition  is  in  marked  contrast  to  that  of  his  grandparents 
when  they  sought  a  home  in  the  new  world.  All  honor  i-  due  to  such  sturdy  pioneers  as 
were  Jorgen  Peterson  and  his  family.  In  their  old  home  in  Norway  they  saw  the  vision  of 
tin'  promised  land  and,  resolved  to  follow  it--  leading,  they  crossed  the  Atlantic  to  tic  new 
world,  traveled  westward  to  Sioux  City.  Iowa,  and  thence  walked  to  Minnehaha  county,  a 
distance  of  more  than  one  hundred  miles.  The  grandfather  carried  a  sack  of  flour  and  other 
Supplies,  while  the  grandmother  carried  the  cooking  outfit  and  Xels  B.  Peterson,  the  lather 
of  Martin  X.  Peterson,  then  a  boy  of  but  fourteen  year-.,  carried  a  younger  brother,  who  was 
ill  and  who  died  on  the  homestead  cf  Jorgen  Peterson's  brother,  who  had  preceded  them  to 
tlii-  country.  The  child  was  buried  one-half  mile  east  of  Renner  and  thus  it  was  with 
heavy  hearts,  because  of  their  bereavement,  that  the  family  started  life  in  their  new 
home.  Jorgen  Peterson  secured  a  homestead  claim  -the  farm  upon  which  his  grandson, 
Martin  X.  Peterson,  now  lives — and  in  its  ownership  he  was  succeeded  by  Nels  B.  Peterson, 
who  was  horn  in  Norway  and,  as  previously  indicated,  came  to  the  new  world  with  his  par- 
ent- in  1868.  ll(.  continued  to  remain  upon  the  old  home  farm  until  his  life's  labors  were 
ended  in  ih-ath  on  the  3d  of  January,  1908,  whin  In  was  fifty-four  year-  of  age.  -\s  the 
years  passed  he  won  a  creditable  and  substantial  measure  of  success  and  extended  the 
boundaries  of  his  place  from  time  to  time  until  his  holdings  included  six  hundred  and  eighty 
acres  and  he  was  regarded  as  one  of  the  substantial  men  of  the  county.  He  served  for 
several  years  on  the  town  hoard  and  exerted  a  widely  felt  and  beneficial  influence  in  public 
affairs,  hi-  efforts  contributing  much  to  the  material  growth  and  prosperity  of  the  com 
nninity.  In  wa-  in  Minnehaha  county  that  he  wedded  Gurine  Almlie.  also  a  native  of  Norway, 
who  came  to  the  United  State-  with  her  parents  in  Issl.  She  i-  -till  living  and  yet  resides 
on  the  old  homestead. 

Martin    X.    Peterson   was   burn   on   the   farm    where   he   now   resides   on    the    10th   of  duly. 
1887.      He    was    educated    in    the    district    schools    and    in    the    State    Agricultural    College   at 

II Icings,  B0  that   he  received   technical  training  concerning  the  best   methods   of   tilling   the 

soil  and  carrying  on  all  branches  of  farm  work.    Through  the  period  of  his  youth  he  remained 
under  the  parental  roof  and  following  hi-   father's  death  took  charge  of  the  I ie  farm,  which 


L246  HIST(  )Id    l  >F  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

o  erated.  In  L903  his  father  built  a  large  elevator  and  feed  mill  and  the&e  are 
still  being  operated   bj    Martin    V    Petei who   is  a  most    energetic  young  business  man, 

to  hi  opportunities  and  read}  at  all  times  to  utilize  tliem.  He  is  a  member  of 
the  Norwegian  Lutheran  church  and  is  one  oi   the  most  respected  among  the  young  business 

men  uf  hi-   ...nut  -,  . 


SAM1  EL   [OSSI. 


Samuel  [ossi,  an  agriculturist  residing  on  section  19,  Taopi  township,  is  the  owner  of 
two  hundred  and  ninety  seven  acres  comprising  one  of  the  must  fertile  fauns  in  Minnehaha 
county.  Hi-  birth  occurred  in  Switzerland  on  the  20th  of  November,  1862,  his  parents  being 
Christ  and  Elizabeth  [ossi.  The  mother  died  when  our  subject  was  but  four  years  of  age, 
1890  the  lather  joined  his  son  Samuel  in  the  United  States,  making  his  home  with 
him  until  his  death   in   1903. 

Samuel  l"--i  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  in  the  acquirement  of  an  educa- 
tion attended  the  public  schools  of  his  native  country.  He  learned  the  trade  of  a  stotie- 
iii  earlj  manhood  ami  in  issr.  when  twenty-live  years  of  age,  emigrated  to  the 
l  nited  States,  taking  up  his  abode  in   Linn  county,  [owa.     There  he  worked  in  the  creamery 

business    foi    fii six   years  and  subsequently  turned  his  attention  to  agricultural  pursuits, 

cultivating  rented  land  in  Iowa  for  live  years.  In  1890  he  removed  to  Nebraska  and  pin- 
ch  1   one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  of   land   in   Cedar  county,  residing  on  that  property  for 

thirteen  years.  On  the  expiration  of  that  period,  in  1912,  he  came  to  South  Dakota  and 
bought  a  faun  of  two  hundred  and  ninety-seven  acres  in  Taopi  township,  Minnehaha  county, 
which  he  has  operated  successfully  to  the  present  time.  He  engages  in  general  farming  and 
has  always  followed  the  most  progressive  methods,  so  that  he  has  met  with  gratifying  and 
well  deserved  success. 

In  1891  Mr.  Iossi  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Susie  Egger,  a  native  of  Germany,  by 
whom  he  has  nine  children,  namely:  Emma,  Louis,  William,  Elizabeth,  Marie,  Selma, 
Albert,  Fred  ami  Ida.  All  are  at  home.  In  his  political  views  Mr.  Iossi  is  independent,  sup- 
porting men  and  measures  rather  than  party.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  mem- 
bership in  the  German  Reformed  church,  to  which  his  wife  also  belongs.  Coming  to  the  new 
world  oi  young  manhood,  Mr.  Iossi  eagerly  availed  himself  of  the  opportunities  here  afforded 
and  has  worked  his  way  steadily  upward  to  a  position  among  the  prosperous  and  respected 
citizens  uf  his  community. 


M.  BARRY  O'BRIEN. 


\1.  Harrj  O'Brien,  engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  at  Highmore,  was  born  at  La  Sueur 
Minnesota,  February   19,  1877,  a  son  of  Martin  and  Johannah  Lucy  O'Brien,  natives 

ni   Tipperary,   Ireland,  and  of   Kentucky   res] tively.     When  a  lad  of  ten  years  the   father 

;i tnpanied  his  parents  to  Canada  and  in  the  early  '60s  he  made  his  way  across  the  border 

into  the  I  nited  Slates,  settling  al  I. a  Sueur  Center,  Minnesota.  Throughout  his  entire  busi- 
life  he  carried  on  agricultural  pursuits  but  at  length  retired  and  removed  to  Mankato 
and  afterward  to  St.  Paul,  where  he  is  now  living,  enjoying  a  rest  which  he  has  truly  earned 
and  « 'II  deserves. 

M.  Mm  i  \  O'Brien  pursued  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  his  native  county  and 
ird  b ccaim ■  a  student  in  the  state  Normal  School  at  Mankato.  He  began  studying 
law  in  the  office  oi  Judge  Andrews  ot  that  place  and  in  the  meantime  had  provided  for  his 
own  BUpport,  stalling  out  in  life  I"  cam  his  own  living  when  but  seventeen  years  of  age. 
lie  worked  for  others  and  at  intervals  attended  school  until  twenty-seven  years  of  age, 
when  he  was  admitted  to  practice  before  the  bar  of  South  Dakota.  Removing  to  this  state 
in  1903,  hi  opened  a  law  office  at  Highmore,  where  he  has  since  continuously  followed  his 
profi  ion,  being  now  accorded  a  good  general  practice.  lie  also  engaged  in  making  farm 
loan      and    in      lock  raising    ami    his    interests   along    those    lines   are   capably    and    wisely    con- 


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ducted,  bringing  him  substantia]  success.  At  the  same  time  he  enjoys  a  growing  law  prac- 
tice that  has  connected  him  with  much  important  litigation  tried  in  the  courts  of  the 
district. 

On  tlic  25th  of  July,  1906,  Mr.  O'Brien  was  married  to  Miss  Margaret  Davis,  who  was 
horn  at  Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota,  a  daughter  of  Tom  and  Mary  (Chelius)  Davis,  the 
former  a  native  of  Wisconsin  and  the  latter  of  Germany.  They  became  early  residents  of 
South  Dakota,  and  for  a  period  the  father  engaged  in  farming,  but  afterward  took  up  his 
abode  in  Sioux  Falls,  where  he  lived  retired  until  called  to  his  final  rest  about  1907.  His 
widow  still  survives  and  is  now  living  in  Highmore.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  O'Brien  have  become  the 
parents  of  three  children,  Beverly  Rose,  Gerald  D.  and  Muriel  Elaine. 

Mr.  O'Brien  served  as  states  attorney  of  Hyde  county  for  four  years,  from  1911  to  1914 
inclusively,  and  at  the  same  time  he  also  acted  as  assistant  attorney  general  for  the  state, 
serving  under  Royal  C.  Johnson.  He  holds  membership  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd 
Fellows,  has  passed  through  all  of  the  chairs  of  the  local  lodge  and  has  acted  as  representative 
to  the  grand  lodge.  He  also  has  membership  with  Hie  Elks  lodge  at  Huron;  belongs  to  the 
Onited  Workmen  lodge  at  Highmore,  of  which  he  is  the  present  presiding  officer;  the  Modern 
Woodmen  camp;  and  the  Maceabee  tent.  He  is  in  hearty  sympathy  with  the  principles  and 
purposes  of  these  organizations  and  exemplifies  in  his  life  the  teachings  concerning  the 
brotherhood  of  man.  He  has  many  substantial  qualities  which  have  won  him  high  regard, 
while  his  ability  has  gained  for  him  professional  success. 


JOHN  KNOX  KUTNEWSKY,  M.  D. 

Dr.  John  Knox  Kutnewsky,  superintendent  and  physician  for  the  State  School  and 
Home  for  the  Feeble  Minded  at  Redfield,  was  born  in  Groveland,  Illinois,  April  20,  1858, 
Ins  parents  being  John  and  Margaret  (Knox)  Kutnewsky.  The  former  died  in  1884  and  the 
hitter  in  1903  and  their  remains  were  interred  in  the  Redfield  cemetery.  The  father  was  one 
of  the  pioneer  settlers  and  business  men  of  Spink  county  and  in  1882  began  the  operation  of 
(he  first  mill  of  Redfield,  which  also  still  remains  the  only  mill.  He  was  quite  prominent 
and  active  in  local  political  circles  in  Illinois,  where  he  filled  the  position  of  postmaster.  To 
him  and  his  wife  were  born  five  children:  Martha,  now  residing  in  Maiden,  Washington; 
John  K.,  of  this  review;  Benjamin  H.,  who  is  engaged  in  general  merchandising  at  Maiden, 
Washington;  Charles  F.,  who  is  state  agent  for  the  Equitable  Life  Insurance  Company  at 
Boise,  Idaho;   and  Fred  H.,  who  is  conducting  a  hardware  store   in  Maiden,  Washington. 

In  the  district  schools  of  his  native  state  Dr.  Kutnewsky  began  his  education.  He 
afterward  attended  the  Illinois  State  University  and  then  in  preparation  for  a  professional 
career  entered  Rush  Medical  College  of  Chicago,  from  which  he  was  graduated  at  the  age 
of  twenty-three  years.  He  then  entered  upon  the  active  work  of  his  profession  at  Grove- 
land,  Illinois,  where  he  continued  until  February,  1884,  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota 
following  his  father's  death.  Opening  an  office  in  Redfield,  he  there  remained  in  active  prac- 
tice until  1901,  when  hi'  was  appointed  superintendent  of  the  School  for  the  Feeble  Minded. 
Here  he  has  since  remained  in  charge,  covering  a  period  of  fourteen  years.  He  has  closely 
studied  modern  methods  of  teaching  and  caring  for  this  unfortunate  class,  has  introduced 
new  and  improved  ideas  and  has  made  the  institution  a  creditable  one  to  the  humanitarian 
Spirit   which    prompted    its   founding. 

In  1882,  at  Athens,  Illinois,  Dr.  Kutnewsky  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Etta  Kincaid, 
a  daughter  of  John  K.  and  Vienna  (Williams)  Kincaid,  both  of  whom  are  deceased  ami  lie 
buried  at  Athens.  Our  subject  and  his  wife  have  two  children,  namely:  Walter  Knox, 
of  North  Yakima.  Washington,  who  is  a  land  agent  and  also  captain  of  Company  0  of  the 
Washington  National  Guard;  and  Edna,  who  is  still  under  the  parental  roof.  Liberal  educa- 
tional advantages  have  been  accorded  the  children.  Walter  K.  being  a  graduate  of  the  Uni- 
versity  of  Minnesota,  while  Edna  completed  a  domestic  science  course  in  Columbia  University 
of   New   Vol  k  city  and   is  now    dietitian  of  the  Redfield  institution. 

Dr.  Kutnewsky  is  a  republican  in  his  political  views  and  For  loin  years  filled  the  office 
of  alderman,  during  which  period  he  put  forth  every  effort  in  his  power  to  advance  the  wel- 
fare of  the  city  and  uphold  its  civic  interests.     He  is  also  a  school  trustee.     Fraternally  he 


IIISK  IRY  I  >F  SI  )L  I'll  DAKOTA 

known  as  .1  member  of  various  organizations,  including  the  Masonic  lodge,  tlie  Elks, 

the   Modern   \\ Imen  of   America,  the   Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  others.     He 

bas  filled  all  ol  the  chairs  in  the  blue  lodge  and  chapter  of  Masonry  and  at  the  present  time 
i-  eminent  commandei  ol  the  commandery.  in  L906  he  «.i'  grand  high  priest  of  the  Grand 
Chapter  ol  South  Dakota,  and  be  is  a  past  president  of  the  Masonic  Veterans  Association. 
High  and  honorable  are  the  principles  which  have  actuated  him  in  all  life's  relations.  He 
reached  out  a  helping  hand  to  tin-  unfortunate  and  at  tin'  same  time  he  is  ever 
embracing  bis  opportunities  for  advancement  that  his  life  work  may  In-  < > t  greater  useful- 
ness and  benefil  t"  hi-  fellowmen.  The  course  which  he  has  ever  followed  in  his  official  con- 
nection  with  tin-  School  For  the  Feeble  .Minded  has  won  high  encomiums,  and  various  plans 
and  methods  thai  in'  pursues  might  profitably  be  adopted  by  other  institutions  of  similar 
charactei . 


EDWARD  LIVINGSTON  NOYES. 

Edward   Livingston  Noyes  is  now  living  retired  at  Mellette,  South  Dakota,  in  the  enjoy- 
ment  of  tl t.nt-  of  life  made  possible  by   former  years  of  unremitting  labor.     He  was 

born  in  Franklin  county,  Massachusetts,  on  the  21st  01  September,  1836,  and  is  a  son  of 
■'  Bradley  and  Martha  (Bordwell)  Noyes.  The  father  was  a  pioneer  of  Beaver  Dam.  Wis- 
where  In'  practiced  medicine  and  surgery,  lie  died  there  in  1860  and  is  buried  in  a 
cemetery  in  that  city.  His  wife  survived  until  1866,  when  site  too  passed  away  and  she 
was  laid  in  rest  in  Colerain,  Massachusetts.  The  family  is  of  English  origin  on  both  sides 
and  ancestors  of  our  subject  came  to  this  country  in  the  seventeenth  century.  Members  of 
both  families  fought  in  the  war  of  the  Revolution  and  Ethan  Allen,  the  hero  of  Ticonderoga, 
v. as  a  representat ive  of  one  .if  these. 

Edward  I..  Noyes  was  educated  in  Massachusetts  hut  at  the  age  of  seventeen  years 
laid  a-ide  hi-  textbooks  and  for  four  years  thereafter  was  employed  as  a  farm  laborer  in  MaS- 
etts.  At  the  did  ol  that  tunc  he  came  west  to  Illinois  as  a  hook  agent  for  the  linn  of 
Henry  Hill  oi  Norwich,  Connecticut,  and  represented  them  in  that  capacity  for  a  short  time. 
From  Illinois  he  made  his  way  to  Reaver  Dam,  Wisconsin,  where  he  was  an  engineer  for 
ome  linn.  I. ut  eventually  engaged  in  farming  in  that  state,  remaining  there  for  about  twenty 
years.  At  the  end  of  that  time,  or  in  L880,  he  came  to  Spink  county.  South  Dakota,  a-  lie 
ha.l  heard  much  of  the  excellent  opportunities  of  acquiring  a  good  farm  from  the  govern- 
ment,    lie   took   up  a    h estead   si\    miles  southeast   of   Mellette,  which   he  cultivated   for 

twenty-five   win-,  making   it   f  the  best   improved   minis  of  the  neighborhood.     As  his 

resourei      increa  ed   be   purchased  additional   land  and  eventually   became  the  owner  of  eight 
bundled  acres  which  returned  to  him  a  handsome  income.     Before  leaving  Wisconsin  In'  had 

taken    "p   carpentering    and    after   his   removal   to   this   -tale   continued   to    follow    that    trade    to 
sonic  extent,  building   a   number  of   the   house-   and   hams   throughout   Spink   county.      In   his 

farming    opera!  ons   I fined   himself   almost    entirely   to  the   raising  of  grain,  his  enter- 

ind    1 ressive    methods   of   agriculture    insuring   a    large   yield    annually.      In    1903    he 

1 v<    I   in    Mellette  and   has  since   lived   retired. 

Mr.  Noyes  was  mi ■■!   in  Madison,  Wisconsin,  on  the  lath  of  February,   L858,  when  .1 

mail  1.1  twenty-two  years,  to  Mrs.  Mehitable  1..  (Boston)  Towne.  Ber  father,  Isaac 
Bo  int.  v.j  1  oldie:  in  the  War  ol  1812  and  was  a  sou  of  Thomas  Boston,  who  participated 
in  the  Revolutionary   war.    Tin-  Boston  family  is  of  English  origin.     Mrs.  Noyes'  mother  was 

in  her  Hen. i  nl I   Miss  Bessie  1  leves,      Mi-.   Noyes  had   four  children  by   her  first   marriage, 

1:    W.  Tow  iic.  a   resident   of  Los  Angeles,  California;   Sara   .1.  Towne,  the  wife  ..1 
Dr.  Kin    •!.  \.  ..I    Madison,  Wisconsin;  Oliver  P.  Towne,  who  is  living  retired  in  Downey,  Cali- 

:  1     orgi    1    Towne,  a   n hm.ni  of   Moenville,  smith   Dakota.     By  her  marriage  to 

.Mr.    No    1  1      had    lime    children:       Sophia     I...    the    widow    of    .1,    W.    Akers,    living    in    the 

rii   11  •     ol   Mellette;  Edward  I...  manager  of  the  Bellingham  Electric  Light  &  Power  Company, 

II.  llingbani.    Washington;    ami    Henry    \\ '..    who    died    in    infancy    ami    was    buried    in    the 

Dane  county,  Wisconsin.     Mrs.  Noyes  passed  away  March  19,  1915,  and 

<  id  1.1  rest   in  Madison,  Wisconsin, 

Mr.    Noyes     -    1 imber   of   the   democratic   party    and    has   held    the   office   of   county  com- 

mer  a-   well  a-   various  other   local   offices,     lie  has  taken   a   great    interest    in   school 


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HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1251 

affairs  and  has  served  as  director  on  the  board  of  education,  doing  all  in  his  power  to  increase 
the  efficiency  of  the  public  schools.  His  farm  has  a  fine  set  of  buildings  and  is  improved  in 
every  way,  being  one  of  the  valuable  farming  properties  of  Spink  county.  Having  won 
success  that  assures  him  a  comfortable  income,  he  has  retired  from  the  active  work  of  the 
farm  and  has  moved  to  Mellette,  where  he  is  passing  his  declining  days  in  well  earned  ease. 


MARTIN  L.  PARISH. 


Martin  L.  Parish,  a  young  attorney  of  Fairfax  with  a  growing  practice,  was  born  in 
New  York,  December  6,  1881,  a  son  of  Hart  and  Mary  A.  (Ikler)  Parish.  The  father  devoted 
his  life  to  the  occupation  of  farming  and  in  1883  brought  the  family  to  Dakota  territory, 
settling  in  Charles  Mix  county,  at  Chandler,  where  he  homesteaded.  For  a  quarter  of  a 
century  he  there  engaged  in  farming  and  he  and  his  wife  now  reside  upon  a  farm  at  Dixon. 
His  efforts  have  been  a  valuable  factor  in  advancing  agricultural  progress. 

Brought  to  this  state  when  in  his  second  year,  Martin  L.  Parish  attended  the  public 
schools  and  afterward  entered  Yankton  College.  He  was  graduated  from  the  academy  and 
later  followed  the  profession  of  teaching  for  six  years.  In  the  meantime,  in  1904,  he  home- 
steaded  a  tract  of  land  in  Gregory  county.  In  1906  he  was  elected  to  the  office  of  clerk 
of  the  courts  and  subsequently  entered  the  office  of  Edwin  M.  Starcher  at  Fairfax,  who  was 
engaged  in  the  practice  of  law  and  in  the  abstract  business,  later  succeeding  to  the  business. 
Devoting  his  leisure  time  to  the  study  of  law,  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar  on  the  26th  of 
October,  1912,  and  although  one  of  the  younger  attorneys  of  the  county,  has  won  a  fair 
share  of  the  public  practice  and  it  is  well  known  that  he  is  most  devoted  to  the  interests 
of  his  clients,  doing  everything  in  his  power  to  win  success  along  the  lines  of  legitimate 
practice.  He  also  continues  president  of  the  Starcher  Abstract  Company  and  is  doing  a 
good  business  in  that  connection. 

On  the  19th  of  August,  1912,  Mr.  Parish  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Lydia  Moraeh, 
a  native  of  Nebraska  and  a  daughter  of  the  Rev.  Jacob  Moraeh,  a  Congregational  minister. 
They  now  have  two  children,  Elizabeth  G.  and  Mary  Doris. 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Parish  hold  membership  in  the  Congregational  church  and  are  accorded 
cordial  welcome  in  the  best  homes  of  the  city,  occupying  an  enviable  social  position.  Mr. 
Parish  exercises  his  right  of  franchise  in  support  of  the  men  and  measures  of  the  republican 
party  and  for  six  years  was  clerk  of  the  courts.  He  belongs  to  the  Masonic  lodge  of  Bone- 
steel  and  to  the  Commercial  Club  of  Fairfax,  and  he  is  fond  of  motoring  and  enjoys  outdoor 
life,  thus  gaining  his  recreation.  His  entire  life  has  conformed  to  high  standards,  making 
him  a  respected  citizen  of  Gregory  county,  while  his  unfeigned  cordiality  and  goodwill 
toward  all  have  won  for  him  well  deserved  popularity. 


JOHN  A.  SCOTT. 


John  A.  Scott  is  one  of  the  representative  agriculturists  and  leading  citizens  of  Minne- 
haha county,  South  Dakota,  who  for  two  successive  terms  represented  his  district  in  the 
state  legislature.  He  owns  and  operates  a  farm  of  three  hundred  and  forty  acres  on  sec- 
tions 27  and  34,  Valley  Springs  township,  which  is  conceded  to  be  some  of  the  best  and  most 
valuable  land  in  the  county.  His  birth  occurred  in  Washington  county,  Ohio,  on  the  21st 
of  December,  1854,  his  parents  being  Robert  L.  and  Sarah  (Freeman)  Scott,  who  were  like- 
wise natives  of  the  Buckeye  state.  The  father,  an  agriculturist  by  occupation,  removed  to 
Lyon  county,  Iowa,  in  1884  and  four  years  later  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  in  Valley 
Springs  township,  Minnehaha  county,  where  he  died  a  short  time  afterward — on  the  10th 
of  April,  1888,  when  in  the  fifty-eighth  year  of  his  age.  The  mother  was  called  to  her  final 
rest  in  March,  1902,  at  the  age  of  seventy-two  years. 

John  A.  Scott  was  reared  under  the  parental  roof  and  attended  the  common  schools  in 
the  acquirement  of  an  education.  On  the  3d  of  February,  1877,  when  twenty-two  years 
of  age,  he  was  joined  in  wedlock  to  Miss  Mary  M.  A. lily,  of  Bellflower,  Illinois,  and  imme- 

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diateij   afterward  started  out  a~  an  agriculturist  on  his  own  account,  cultivating  rented  land 
in    McLean  county,   Illinois,  to  which  plan'  his  parents  had  removed  when  he  was  an  infant. 

itinued   Farming  in  McLean  count;   until  the  spring  of  1882,  when  he  came  to  South 
but    shortly   afterward   removed  across  the  line  into  Iowa,  where  he  followed   farm 
rentei    for  about  si\   war-.     In    1885  he  purchased  two  hundred  and   seventy-two 

of   J  i  i  — .    present    home    farm    in    Valley    Springs    township,    Minnehaha    county,   South 

Dakota,    paying  eleven   dollars   an   acre    for   the   property,  and   in   1888   took   up  his   abode 

thereon.     In   the   wars   which   have   sine,'  intervened  he  has  extended  the  boundaries  of  his 

i  i    bj    additional  purchase  until  it    now  embraces  three  hundred  and  forty  acres.     As  an 

ilturisl    he   has   won   a    most  gratifying   and   well  deserved  measure  of  success,  having 

i  !u-  property  under  a  high  state  of  cultivation  and  improvement  and  annually  harvest- 
ing rich  crops  which  And  a  ready  sale  cm  the  market.  He  was  one  of  the  organizers  of  the 
Benclare  Telephone  Company  anil  still  serves  in  the  capacities  of  superintendent,  secretary 
and  lineman. 

I"  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Scott  have  been  hum  ten  children,  nine  of  whom  survive,  as  follows: 
l.ilh  M..  who  is  the  wife  of  Elward  Harvey,  of  Beach,  North  Dakota;  Elmer  A.,  who  fol- 
low- farming  in  Split  Rock  township,  .Minnehaha  county;  Harry  K.,  who  operates  the 
home  farm;  George  Marion,  at  home;  Albert  L.,  an  agriculturist  of  Sioux  Falls  township; 
st.lla.  the  wife  of  Elmer  Allen,  who  is  engaged  in  business  at  Valley  Springs;   Sheldon,  who 

follow-   lai g   in   Valley  Spring  township,  and  Laura  and  Howard,  both  at  home. 

Mr.  Scott  is  a  republican  in  politics  and  has  been  for  many  years  a  prominent  factor 
in  iln  local  councils  of  his  party.  He  has  served  as  a  member  of  the  school  board  ever  since 
coming  to  South  Dakota  and  has  exerted  his  best  efforts  in  behalf  of  the  cause  of  education. 
In  1909  he  was  elected  to  the  state  legislature  and  in  1911  was  returned  to  that  honorable 
body,  representing  his  district  for  two  successive  terms  and  making  a  record  of  which  his 
constituents  ha. I  every  reason  to  be  proud.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated  by  his  member- 
ship in  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  at  Benclare,  to  which  his  wife  also  belongs  and  in 
which  he  siaves  as  trustee  and  steward.  The  period  of  his  residence  in  Minnehaha  county 
and  South  Dakota  covers  more  than  a  quarter  oi  a  century,  and  the  circle  of  his  acquaintance 
is  so  wide  that  his  record  cannot   fail  to  prove  of  interest  to  many  of  our  readers. 


IMUiERT   JASMAXX.    D.    I).    S. 

Dr.  Robert  Jasmann  i-  a  well  known  dentist  residing  in  Scotland,  South  Dakota,  where 
his  birth  occurred  duly  17.  isso.  lie  has  the  distinction  of  being  the  first  white  child  born 
in  that  town  ami  is  a  son  of  Christian  ami  [Catherine  (Vatz)  Jasmann,  who  were  natives 
<ii  Russia,  although  of  German  descent.  They  came  to  this  country  with  eighteen  other 
Families  who  sailed  for  America  from  Hamburg  on  the  ship  Cecelia  in  October,  1S72.  On 
'iili  "i  that  month  they  landed  in  Nevi  York  alter  a  stormy  voyage  of  twenty-one 
I  hc.\  pas  ed  the  first  winter  with  Friends  at  Sandusky,  Ohio,  but  the  following 
spring  continued  theii  journej  westward,  arriving  at  Yankton,  South  Dakota,  on  the  13th 
'•i  April.  They  located  ten  miles  southeast  of  Scotland,  forming  what  was  known  as 
the  Ode  a  settlement  Thej  were  of  deep  religious  convictions  ami  in  1875  built  a  church. 
I  lie  parents  of  our  Bubject  took  up  their  residence  upon  a  half  section  of  land  in  the  Odessa 
settlement  I  i. .11. .wed  fanning  until  1879.  In  that  year  a  re val  was  made  to  Scot- 
land ami  the  father  entered  the  mercantile  business,  conducting  a  general  store.  Later 
In  old  ""t  an. I  engaged  in  raising  high  grade  cattle  until  his  death.  Five  children  were 
born    to    him    and    his    wife:      Amelia,    now     Mrs.    E.    Geist,    of    t'aulklon,    this    slate;     Kmilic, 

who   married    Harry    Wright,  of   Spokane,    Washington;    Robert this   review;    Wilhclmina, 

Mrs.    William    lilies-,    of    Shoekhain.    Nebraska;    ami    Elsie,    a    teacher    in    Aberdeen, 

\\  a    liiim ton. 

Di.  Jasmann   entered   the   Scotland  schools  at    the   usual   age  and   continued  his  educa- 
tion  at    lie    VVartburg    icadomj    at   Clinton,   Iowa,   For  two  years.     Subsequently  he  took  a 

three   years'  course   in    the   Chici College   of    Dental    Surgery,    being    graduated   therefrom 

'"   the  spring  oi    1902.     Not    long  afterward   1 pened  an  office   in  Scotland  and   has  since 

".■.I  there      lie  has  built   up  a   line  practice  ami   i-  considered  one  of  the  best  dentists 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1253 

in  the  state.  A  vacancy  occurring  on  the  board  of  dental  examiners,  Governor  Byrne 
appointed  Dr.  Jasmann  to  the  place,  and  upon  the  expiration  of  that  term  he  was  appointed 
for  the  full  term  of  five  years,   which   expires  in   1919. 

Dr.  Jasmann  was  married  November  26,  1908,  to  Miss  Nina  Wallace,  a  native  of 
Monticello,  Wisconsin,  and  a  daughter  of  William  and  Elizabeth  (Moore)  Wallace.  Mrs. 
Jasmann  attended  the  South  Dakota  University  at  Vermillion,  and  subsequently  engaged 
in   teaching  school  there. 

Dr.  Jasmann  is  a  Mason,  belonging  to  tin-  blue  lodge  and  chapter  at  Scotland,  the 
commandeiy  and  consistory  at  Yankton.  He  is  a  member  of  the  International  Dental 
Congress  and  the  South  Dakota  State  Dental  Society.  His  wife  belongs  to  the  Presbyterian 
church  and  he  attends  its  services.  He  finds  needed  rest  and  recreation  in  hunting  and 
fishing  and  spent  his  vacation  in  the  fall  of  1913  hunting  in  the  Black  Hills.  Although 
he  is  still  a  young  man,  he  remembers  the  memorable  blizzard  of  January  12,  1888,  as  he 
was  in  school  at  the  time  and  his  father  sent  a  man  to  the  schoolhouse  to  take  him  home, 
lb'  has  inherited  the  courage  and  determination  of  his  pioneer  parents  and  under  changed 
conditions  is  working  with  equal  loyalty  for  the  best  interests  of  his  community  and 
state:  He  has  won  not  only  a  high  place  in  his  profession  but  lias  also  gained  the  esteem 
and  goodwill  of  all  who  know  him. 


JUDGE   DANIEL   A.   W.   PERKINS 

Judge  Daniel  A.  W.  Perkins,  who  was  the  first  representative  at  the  bar  of  Highmore 
and  is  now  serving  upon  the  county  bench,  has  throughout  his  professional  career  held  to 
the  highest  standards,  and  by  reason  of  his  comprehensive  knowledge  of  the  law  and 
ability  to  accurately  apply  its  principles  has  gained  an  enviable  reputation  as  a  leading 
attorney  of  Hyde  comity  and  that  section  of  the  state.  He  is  a  native  son  of  New 
England,  his  birth  having  occurred  at  Newburyport,  Massachusetts,  November  12,  1837, 
his  parents  being  George  and  Rebecca  (White)  Perkins,  The  father,  who  was  born  in 
Maine,  followed  the  sea  and  during  the  boyhood  days  of  his  son  Daniel  ran  a  fishing 
smack.  He  was  born  in  the  year  1805,  while  his  wife,  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  was 
born  in  1806.  Their  family  numbered  three  daughters,  two  of  whom  are  yet  living  in  the 
old  home  at  Newburyport,  Massachusetts,  in  which  they  were  born  and  in  which  the  parents 
passed  away;   and  two  sons,  Charles,  now  deceased,  and  Daniel  A.   W. 

Judge  Perkins  was  the  fifth  in  order  of  birth  in  a  family  of  live  children.  He 
attended  school  in  Massachusetts  and  subsequently  became  a  student  in  the  New  Hamp- 
shire University  at  New  London,  that  state.  Having  prepared  for  the  bar,  he  was  admitted 
to  practice  in  Massachusetts  and  opened  an  office  in  Newburyport.  where  lie  lived  until 
1805,  when  he  removed  to  Iowa.  There  he  engaged  in  teaching  for  about  two  years  and 
then  was  admitted  to  practice  in  that  state,  after  which  he  followed  his  profession  at 
Wilton  Junction,  Iowa,  for  about  three  years.  He  next  removed  to  O'Brien  county,  Iowa, 
where  he  practiced  until  1882,  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  being  at  Highmore  at  the 
time  the  town  was  platted.  He  took  a  claim  west  of  the  town,  where  Holabird  now  stands. 
but  in  1883  sold  that  to  the  railroad  company.  The  following  year  Highmore  was  platted 
and  he  opened  a  law  office  there  in  1S85,  Judge  Perkins  and  A.  N.  Van  (amp  being  the 
fii-t  lawyers  of  the  town.  Mr.  Perkins  was  called  to  the  office  of  county  attorney,  in 
which  he  served  lor  a  year,  and  later  he  returned  to  Iowa  for  a  brief  period  but  has  prac- 
tically engaged  in  practice  continuously  in  Highmore  since  1S84.  He  was  not  long  in 
demonstrating  his  ability  to  cope  with  the  intricate  and  involved  problems  of  the  law 
ami  win  success  for  his  clients— a  sucrrss  based  upon  thorough  preparation  ami  strong 
and  forceful  presentation  of  his  cause.  His  marked  ability  led  to  his  selection  for  the 
office  of  county  judge,  in  which  he  is  now  serving  for  the  eleventh  year,  having  been 
reelected  by  a  constituency  that  recognizes  his  marked  ability  and  the  close  conformity 
of  his  judicial  duties  to  the  highest  standards  of  the  profession.  While  living  in  O'Brien 
county,  Iowa,  he  served  as  county  attorney  one  term.  For  two  years  he  conducted  the 
Sheldon  Mail  at  Sheldon.  South  Dakota,  and  in  1910  started  the  Hyde  County  News,  in 
which  paper  he  i-  still  interested,  although  he  does  not  actively  lake  part  in  its  publication, 


1254  HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA 

In  August,   L875,  Judge  Perkins  was   married  to  Miss  Dana  Chrysler,  who  was  born  in 

bul    ■ npanied   her    parents    to    Iowa    in    her   early   girlhood,   remaining   in    that 

until  after  her  marriage.  Their  children  are  Mrs.  Rebecca  White,  whose  husband 
is  an  extensive  landowner  now  living  in  Sioux  City;  and  John  Badwell,  who  married 
Miss   Abbie   Drew    and  is  the  editor  ot   the  Highmore  Herald. 

rudge  Perkins  was  made  a  Mason  in  L863  and  has  membership  with  the  lodge  at 
Highmore,  which  finds  in  him  an  exemplary  representative  of  the  craft.  His  political 
i  always  been  given  to  the  republican  party  since  age  conferred  upon  him 
the  right  ot  franchise.  He  lias  closely  studied  political  questions  and  issues  and  believes 
firmly  in  the  principles  of  the  party  which  he  supports.  Not  only  was  he  one  of  the 
i  members  oi  the  Highmore  bar  but  is  today  one  of  the  most  venerable  judges  upon 
the    bench    in   South   Dakota,   being   now   in   the 'seventy-eighth  year  of  his  age.     His   is  a 

[id     , 1     faultless  in  honor  and  stainless  in  reputation.     He  has  never  regarded  his 

duties    lightly    bul    lias    always    recognized   the    fact   that    in   his   official   capacity    he    stands 
as   the   conservator  of   public   right,  life,   property  and  liberty. 


MARTIN  M.  GROVE,  M.  D. 


rhc  reputation  of  Dr.  Martin  M.  drove  in  the  held  of  surgical  practice  extends  far 
beyond  the  limits  of  Minnehaha  county,  in  which  he  makes  his  home.  He  maintains  his 
office  in  Dell  Rapids,  where  he  located  in  1905.  Through  the  intervening  period  he  has 
di  monstrated  his  marked  ability  in  successful  private  practice  and  in  hospital  work  as  well, 

for  he  was  the  fo ler  and  has  been  the  promoter  of  the  Dell  Rapids  Hospital,  now  widely 

recognized  as  one  of  the  most  valuable  institutions  of  the  southeastern  part  of  the  state. 
Dr.  Grove  is  a  western  man  by  birth,  training  and  preference.  He  was  born  in  Plainview, 
Minnesota,  on  the  18th  of  September,  1870,  and  is  a  son  of  Martin  A.  and  Mary  A.  (Chris- 
topher)  Grove,  both  of  whom  were  natives  of  Norway,  but  came  to  the  United  States  in 
ehildl (1  with  their  respective  parents,  the  two  families  settling  in  Wabasha  county,  Min- 
nesota There  Martin  A.  Grove  and  Mary  A.  Christopher  were  reared  and  married,  follow- 
ing which  th.y  began  their  domestic  life  upon  a  farm  in  Wabasha  county,  where  they  have 
since  made  their  home.  For  many  years  Mr.  Grove  continued  in  active  connection  with 
general  agricultural  pursuits,  but  is  now  living  retired,  making  his  home  in  Plainview. 

Dr.  Grove  was  reared  upon  the  old  home  farm  in  Wabasha  county  and  the  district 
schools  afforded  him  his  early  educational  privileges.     Later  he  attended  the  Plainview  high 

aool,  a  which  he  was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1899.    He  afterward  entered  the  Uni- 

,,.,    of   Minnesota  and  in  1901  took  up  the  study  of  medicine,  matriculating  in  the  Col- 

i     ,    oi    Physicians  and   Surgeons  of  the   University  of  Illinois  at  Chicago.     In  due  time  he 

was  graduated  with  the  class  of  1905.     During  the  last  year  of  his  college  course  he  took  up 

lio  pita!  work  and  filled  the  position  of  interne  in  St.  Mary's,  following  his  graduation  until 

0     1905,  when  he  removed   to  Dell  Rapids  and  opened  an  office  for  the  private  prac- 

tici    0f  medicine.     There  he  has  since  remained,  covering  a  period  of  ten  years,  and  as  time 

,     pa     ed   his  practice  has  constantly  grown  in  volume  and  importance.     In  190S  he  estab- 

lished    a    hospital    with    four   beds   and    since   that,   time   his  hospital    practice   has   grown   to 

,    ,.  ,,t  thai   he  now  ha,  thirtj    beds.     For  the  conduct  of  the  institution  he  organized 

the   !'■  ii   Rapids    Hospital  <  panj    and  in  the  summer  of  1914  a  modem  hospital  building, 

equipped    with    thirty    bed-,    was    built.       It     is    supplied    with    every    modem    facility    for    the 
,,!    and'  for  surgical  work  and,  in   fact,  is  a   model  institution  of  its  kind.     In 
191]    Di    Grove  was  j id   in   practice  by   Hr.  .1.  B.   Eagan  and  in   February,   1914,  they  ad- 
mitted a   third   partner,   Dr.    Vrthur   I'.  Grove,  a  brother  of  the  senior  member  oi    (he  firm, 
three  arc  today  practicing  under  the  style  of  Grove,  Kagan  &  Grove  and  they  are  the 

onlj    ng    major   Burgery   in   Dell   Rapids.     They   have  a   well   merited   reputation  as 

.     pe,.(     u         :  es   tern  South   Dakota  and  do  a  vast  amount  of  work  along  that  line. 

I,,  January,    In,   Martin   M  Grove  was  married  to  Miss  Grace  Fisk,  of  Plainview, 

Minnesota,   and    thej    have    her parents   of   four   sons,   Martin    Stewart,  Raymond   Fisk, 

Donald   B,  and   II Id,     Dr.  and   Mrs.  Grove  are  members  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church 


in;,  maiitix  m.  grove 


HISTORY  OF  SOUTH  DAKOTA  1237 

and  take  an  active  and  helpful  interest  in  its  work.     Their  home  is  a  hospitable  one,  whose 
good  cheer  is  greatly  enjoyed  by  many  friends. 

Dr.  Grove  is  identified  with  several  fraternal  organizations.  In  Masonry  he  has  attained 
high  rank,  belonging  to  Dell  Rapids  Lodge,  No.  40,  F.  &  A.  M.;  Occidental  Consistory,  No.  2, 
A.  &  A.  S.  R.;  and  El  Riad  Temple,  A.  A.  0.  N.  M.  S.,  of  Sioux  Falls.  He  is  a  member  of 
both  the  subordinate  lodge  and  encampment  of  Odd  Fellows  at  Dell  Rapids,  of  Dell  Rapids 
Lodge,  K.  P.,  and  of  Sioux  Falls  Lodge,  No.  262,  B.  P.  0.  E.  He  likewise  belongs  to  the 
Dell  Rapids  Commercial  Club  and  is  in  sympathy  with  all  of  its  movements  and  purposes 
for  the  progress  and  upbuilding  of  the  city.  Dr.  Grove  belongs  to  the  Seventh  District  Medical 
Society,  in  which  he  has  been  honored  with  the  presidency,  and  he  is  also  a  member  of  the 
South  Dakota  Medical  Society  and  a  fellow  of  the  American  Medical  Association.  He  is 
likewise  connected  with  the  Clinical  Congress  of  Surgeons  of  North  America  and  thus  he 
keeps  in  touch  with  the  advanced  thought  of  the  profession  in  all  its  scientific  researches  and 
investigations. 


HENRY  L.  EVELAND. 


Henry  L.  Eveland  is  making  a  creditable  record  in  the  office  of  county  auditor  of 
Gregory  county  and  is  well  known  as  a  respected  resident  of  Fairfax.  He  was  born  in 
Northern  Missouri,  August  3,  1874,  a  son  of  Robert  H.  and  Mary  (Van  Dalsem)  Eveland. 
The  father  devoted  his  life  to  manufacturing  interests  until,  having  become  the  possessor 
of  a  comfortable  competence,  he  retired  and  is  now  enjoying  a  period  of  well  earned  leisure. 
His  wife  has  passed  away. 

Henry  L.  Eveland  is  indebted  to  the  public-school  system  of  his  native  state  for  the 
educational  privileges  which  he  enjoyed,  and  after  his  textbooks  were  put  aside  he  engaged 
in  farming  in  Missouri  until  1903,  when  he  came  to  South  Dakota,  settling  first  at  Bone- 
steel.  There  he  engaged  in  farming  until  he  was  elected  to  office,  save  for  the  years 
1911  and  1912,  when  he  served  as  deputy  register  of  deeds.  In  1914  he  was  elected  county 
auditor,  so  that  he  is  the  present  incumbent  in  that  position.  In  politics  he  is  a  repub- 
lican, having  voted  with  that  party  since  age  conferred  upon  him  the  right  of  franchise 
because  of  a  firm  belief  in  its  principles. 

On  the  24th  of  April,  1902,  Mr.  Eveland  was  married  to  Miss  Effie  Elliott,  a  daughter 
of  E.  E.  Elliott,  of  Missouri,  and  their  children  are  Hazel  C,  Mary  J.,  Lester  D.,  Ruth  H. 
and  Edith  E. 

Mr.  Eveland  is  a  public-spirited  and  greatly  respected  citizen,  his  sterling  traits  of 
character  having  gained  for  him  the  warm  regard  of  those  with  whom  he  has  been 
associated.  He  believes  in  South  Dakota  and  its  future  and  works  earnestly  to  bring 
about  improved  conditions.  Fraternally  he  is  connected  with  the  Woodmen,  while  his 
religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Methodist  church,  a  faith  that  permeates  all  of  his  relations 
with   his   fellowmen. 


GEORGE   HAGMANN. 


George   Hagmann,   who   since    1902    has    been    tl wrier   of    an    excellent   farm    of    two 

hundred  and  forty  acres  in  Redfleld  township.  Spink  county.  South  Dakota,  came  to  this 
state  in  the  year  1882  and  through  the  intervening  period,  covering  almost  a  third  of  a 
century,  has  remained  within  its  borders.  He  removed  westward  from  Wisconsin,  his 
native  state,  his  birth  having  occurred  in  Iowa  county  on  the  18th  of  July.  1870.  His 
parents  were  John  J.  and  Eva  B.  (Wiehner)  Hagmann  and  the  family  is  of  Swiss  lineage. 
The  father  was  a  veteran  of  the  Civil  war.  loyally  serving  the  country  ;i-  a  soldier  in  the 
Union  army  during  the  period  of  hostilities  between  the  north  and  the  south.  In  1879 
he  first  came  to  South  Dakota,  locating  at  Redfield,  and  in  1S82  he  brought  his  family  to 
this  state,  but  was  not  long  permitted   to  enjoy   his   new    home,  his  death   occurring  in   1S86. 


IllSh  iRY  (  ip    S(  lUTH   DAKOTA 

His  wife   survive!  oi    an   extended    period,  passing  away   in    L903,  and  both   were  laid 

to  resl    hi   Redfield  cemetei  j , 

Georgi  Hagmann  was  a  youth  of  twelve  years  when  he  accompanied  his  parents  to 
this  state  and  he  largely  acquired  his  education  in  the  schools  of  Redfield,  which  he 
attended  until  his  twenty-first  year.  He  studied,  however,  only  through  the  winter  seasons, 
for    in    the    summer    months    he    assisted    his    father    ami    following    the    hitter's    death    gave 

the    benefit    of   his   mother  in   the   summer   months,     in   fact,  he  continued 

to  support  his  mother  through  his  labors  until  he  was  twenty-eight  years  of  age.  He 
afterward  engaged  in  the  draying  business  in  Redfield  for  four  years,  but,  wishing  to 
follow  agricultural  pursuits,  he  rented  laud:  undertaking  the  cultivation  of  three  hundred 
acres.  Thai  he  mel  with  success  in  this  is  indicated  by  the  fact  that  he  was  eventually 
able  to  purchase  two  hundred  and  forty  acres.  He  is  carrying  on  diversified  farming 
at  the  present  time,  raising  the  various  crops  best  adapted  to  soil  and  climate  and  also 
raising   pure   bred   cattle   and   horses.      His   farm   is  ably   managed   in   every  particular  and  he 

is    D Iin>.'    with    a    gratifying    measure    of    prosperity.      He    is    likewise    a    director   of   the 

Farmers   Elevator  at    Redfield  and   a   director  of  the  Cooperative  Store. 

1  ui  the  'I  i  oi  December,  1898,  at  Redfield,  Mr.  Hagmann  was  married  to  Hiss  Lillie 
Bruell,  a  daughter  of  Gnstave  and  .Martha  (Myers)  Bruell,  the  former  a  pioneer  farmer 
of  his  section  ol  the  state  and  both  now  residents  of  Redfield.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Hagmann 
have  three  daughters:  Ruby  and  Hazel,  who  are  attending  school;  and  Florence.  Mr. 
iiu  belongs  to  the  United  Workmen.  In  politics  he  is  a  republican  and  lias  held 
various  local  offices,  including  that  of  treasurer  and  assessor.  He  has  worked  persistently 
and  diligently  From  early  boyhood  and  whatever  he  possesses  has  come  to  him  as  the  direct 
reward  ol  his  earnest  and  efficient  labor.  He  is  one  of  the  energetic  and  representative 
farmers  of   Spink   county. 


C.  R.  GARNER. 


C  K  Garner,  who  is  successfully  engaged  in  the  real-estate,  loan  and  abstract  business 
in  Onida,  was  bom  iii  Douglas  county,  Illinois,  on  the  15th  of  December,  1ST::,  a  son  of 
William  E.  and  Hester  A.  (Turner)  Garner,  both  natives  of  Clinton  county.  Ohio.  They 
removed  From  the  Buckeye  state  to  Illinois  shortly  after  their  marriage  and  resided  in  the 
Prairie  slate  until  1883,  when  they  came  to  South  Dakota  and  located  on  a  farm  near  Onida. 
The  father  gave  his  time  and  energies  to  the  improvement  of  that  place  until  1010,  when  he 
and  hi-  wife  removed  to  California.  They  now  reside  in  Banning,  Riverside  county,  that 
stale,  and  he  is  living  practically  retired  although  he  engages  in  the  growing  of  fruits  and 
nuts  lo  some  extent.  He  still  owns  land  in  South  Dakota  and  has  many  friends  here.  He 
was  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  sully  county  and  erected  the  first  residence  in  Garner  town- 
ship. Although  never  an  ollice  seeker  he  was  elected  to  a  number  of  township  offices.  To 
him  and  his  wife  were  born  two  children:  Camillus  I!.;  and  John  Newton,  who  resides  in 
Banning,  California,  and  who  is  an  important  official  in  the  government,  forestry  service, 
lu\  ing  charge  of  a  large  district. 

R.  Garner  received  his  early  education   in  the  public  schools  of  Onida  and   Pierre  and 

latei    attended   the  State   Normal   Scl 1  at    Madison   and    Huron   College.      A   number  of  years 

completing    his    education,    however,    he    helped   provide    for    his   own    support,   as    when 
about     sixteen    years    of    aye    he    was    employed    by    others.      When    twentj    two    years    old    he 

"    teaching     <l I   in  Sully  county  and   for  two  terms  taught  the  Onida  school  and  for 

seven  terms  the  Waterford  school.  During  vacations  he  farmed  and  thus  added  to  his 
income.  In  1901,  however,  he  became  a  resident  of  Onida  and  engaged  in  the  real-estate, 
abstract  and  loan  business,  with  which  he  is  still  connected.  lie  deals  in  South  Dakota 
land  ind  il  c  handle  real  estate  in  other  states  and  has  negotiated  many  important 
I''"'   action  He    also    has    a    gratifying    patronage    in    the    other    branches    of    his    business. 

11  i  stocl    ohlei   and  a  director  in  the   Mexican  Oil  Company,  whose  well  at  the  time  it 

unk,  in   1913,  was  the    ec I  largest   in  the  world;  and  in  the  [do]  Island  Oil  Company 

of   the    lame   place,  which  now  has  three   wells,      lie  owns   farm   lands   in   South   Dakota    and   is 

■  I    ihe  substantial  citizens  ol    Sully  county.     He  devotes   practically  his  entire  time  to 


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his  real-estate,  loan  and  insurance  business  and  lias  demonstrated  his  acumen  and  sound 
judgment. 

Mr.  Garner  was  married  on  the  12th  of  October,  1914,  to  Miss  Maud  Cole,  a  daughter  of 
John  F.  Cole,  a  sketch  of  whom  appears  elsewhere  in  this  work.  To  this  union  has  been  born 
a  daughter,  Audrey  Belle,  who  is  attending  school. 

Mr.  Garner  is  a  republican  and  is  now  serving  his  second  year  as  mayor  of  Onida.  He 
is  a  very  able  official  and  his  conduct  of  the  affairs  of  the  office  has  gained  him  the  com- 
mendation of  his  fellow  citizens.  His  religious  faith  is  that  of  the  Presbyterian  church,  and 
fraternally  he  is  identified  with  the  Masonic  order,  belonging  to  the  blue  lodge  of  Onida, 
in  which  he  is  senior  warden,  and  the  chapter  of  Pierre,  and  to  the  Ancient  Order  of  United 
Workmen.  He  has  gained  the  friendship  of  many  and  the  respect  of  all  with  whom  he  has 
been  brought  in  contact. 


FRANK  S.  PRETTYMAN,  D.  D.  S. 

Dr.  Frank  S.  Frettyman,  who  since  1900  has  successfully  engaged  in  the  practice  of 
dentistry  in  Sioux  Falls,  was  born  in  Stryker,  Williams  county,  Ohio,  April  23,  1867,  and  is 
a  son  of  Louis  Wyatt  and  Hannah  Rachel  (Kintigh)  Prettyman.  The  father  was  also  a 
native  of  Williams  county,  born  in  1831.  He  died  in  Ann  Arbor,  Michigan,  in  1896  and  his 
wife  passed  away  in  1912.  The  family  is  of  English  origin  and  was  founded  in  America  by 
the  grandfather  of  the  subject  of  this  review,  Thomas  Prettyman,  who  came  from  England 
to  America  in  early  manhood.  . 

Dr.  Frank  S.  Prettyman  acquired  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Stryker 
and  other  communities  and  later  entered  the  University  of  Michigan,  from  which  he  was 
graduated  in  dentistry  in  1892.  He  located  first  in  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  and  there  remained 
for  six  years,  after  which  lie  was  for  two  years  at  Hartington,  Nebraska,  just  across  the 
river  from  Yankton,  South  Dakota.  In  1900  he  came  to  Sioux  Falls  and  established  an 
office,  where  he  has  since  engaged  in  practice.  He  has  embraced  every  opportunity  for 
promoting  his  skill  and  ability  along  the  line  of  his  profession  and  has  secured  a  large 
patronage  which  he  is  very  successful  in  conducting. 

On  the  30th  of  July,  1909,  at  Madison,  South  Dakota,  Dr.  Prettyman  was  united  in 
marriage  to  Miss  Anga  Haugen,  and  they  have  a  daughter,  Wynona  Isabel.  The  Doctor  is 
a  member  of  the  Episcopal  church  and  gives  his  political  allegiance  to  the  republican  party. 
He  belongs  to  the  Elks  and  the  Dacotah  Clubs  and  is  affiliated  with  the  Knights  of  Pythias. 
He  gives  practically  all  of  his  time  to  the  duties  of  his  profession  and  is  regarded  as  one  of 
its  leading  representatives  in  Sioux  Falls. 


JOHN  L.  EICHHOLTZ. 


John  L.  Eichholtz,  of  Blunt,  is  now  living  largely  retired  although  he  still  deals  to 
some  extent  in  real  estate.  He  was  formerly  one  of  the  leading  horse  dealers  of  the  county 
and  is  still  somewhat  active  in  that  line.  He  was  born  at  Altoona,  Pennsylvania,  October 
14,  1839,  a  son  of  Henry  and  Angeline  (Crissman)  Eichholtz.  The  father  was  born  in  Ger- 
many and  the  mother  in  New  England.  Henry  Eichholtz  learned  the  weaver's  trade  but  later 
turned  his  attention  to  farming,  in  which  he  engaged  until  1867,  having  in  the  meantime 
removed  to  Ogle  county,  Illinois.  He  continued  to  reside  there  until  his  death  and  his  wife 
has  also  passed  away,  her  demise  occurring  in  1876. 

John  L.  Eichholtz,  who  is  the  third  in  order  of  birth  in  n  family  of  seven  children, 
attended  school  in  Ogle  county,  Illinois,  and  was  for  one  year  a  student  at  Mendota  College, 
that  state.  In  1862  he  put  aside  all  personal  considerations  and  went  tn  tin-  defense  of  the 
Union,  enlisting  in  Company  K,  Sixty-seventh  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry.  Although  he  at 
first  enlisted  for  three  months  he  reenlisted  at  the  expiration  of  that  period  and  continued 
at  the  front  until  after  the  fall  of  Vicksburg,  when  on  account  of  illness  he  was  discharged 
and  returned  home.     In  the  spring  of  1864,  having  recovered  his  health,  he  enrolled  in  Com- 


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panj    l\.  Fifteenth  Illinois  Volunteer  Infantry,  and  served  with  that  command  until  Septem- 

365,  when  he  was  mustered  out  and  again  returned  limne.  He  was  slightly  \\ •  m n.li-( I  m 
tie-  left  hand  but  feels  that  he  was  fortunate  to  escape  more  serious  injury. 

After  his  return  from  the  front  Mr.  Eichholtz  operated  the  home  farm  for  em-  year, 
after  which  he  removed  to  [ova,  where  he  spent  about  two  years,  during  which  time  he 
followed  the  painter's  trade,  lie  subsequently  engaged  in  the  coal  business  at  Parkersburg, 
li.ua.  for  tun  years.  Later  he  turned  his  attention  to  the  livery  business  and  in  1882  went 
t,,   Euron,   South   Dakota,  where  he  conducted  a  livery  barn.     After  remaining  there  a  year 

In    i \.il   to    Blunt   and   continued    in   the   livery   business  there.     In   1894  lie   also  became 

ted  Hi  tin-  la. Id  l.ti.~iii.-  — .  and  managed  both  his  livery  barn  and  bis  hotel  until  Feb- 
ruary 1~.  1900,  when  all  of  his  buildings  were  burned.  He  then  turned  his  attention  to  the 
-toil,  business  and  became  one  of  the  most  extensive  dealers  in  horses  in  the  county.  He 
still  follows  that  business  to  some  extent  ami  is  also  engaged  in  dealing  in  real  estate, 
handling  chiefly  his  own  land.  In  the  fall  of  1914  be  had  the  misfortune  to  break  a  leg  and 
nee  lived  somewhat  retired.  His  investment  in  South  Dakota  land  includes  six  hundred 
and  forty  acres  which  is  well  adapted  for  diversified  farming. 

Mr.   Eichholtz  was  married  October  14,  1875,  to  Miss  Delia  H.  Adams,  who  was  born  in 

tin-  Btate  of  Maine  and  is  a  descendant  of  the  Adams  family,  which  has  contributed  so  many 

men  of  prominence  and  influence  to  the  country.     Her  parents,  Dr.  Henry  and  Julia   (Hill I 

.  were   both   natives   of   .Maine  but  in   the  early  '40s  removed  to  Iowa  before  the  Illi- 

n ntral  Railroad  was  built   in  that  state.     The  father  practiced  medicine  and  gained  an 

enviable  reputation  as  a  physician.  In  1880  he  removed  to  Brule  county,  South  Dakota, 
where  he  resided  until  1903,  when  he  took  up  his  residence  in  Blunt.  He  passed  away  there 
in  the  fall  of  1912.  The  mother  of  Mrs.  Eichholtz  died  when  she  was  but  a  small  child  and 
the-  father  subsequently  married  a  sister  of  his  first  wife.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Eichholtz  have  a 
daughter,  Angeline,  the  wife  of  Harry  Persson,  a  stockman  of  Blunt,  by  whom  she  has  one 
child,  Clair  Besancon. 

Mr.   Iirhln.ll/   i      i   ilii rat  and  although  he  has  never  been  a  politician  in  the  sense  of 

office  seeking  In-  is  at  present  city  assessor  and  census  taker.  His  religious  faith  is  indicated 
by  his  membership  in  the  Presbyterian  church,  and  fraternally  he  belongs  to  the  Independent 
Order  "i  Odd  Fellows,  in  which  he  is  at  present  serving  as  secretary..  He  is  a  loyal  member 
oi  lb.-  Grand  Army  post  and  is  now  filling  the  office  of  adjutant.  Throughout  his  entire  life 
he  has  manifested  a  spirit  of  patriotism  and  devotion  to  the  general  good  that  prompted 
him  I"  serve  hi-  country  as  a  soldier  during  the  Civil  war.  He  has  gained  the  confidence 
and   respect   oi   all   «Ih>  know    him   and  at   the  same  time  has  won  financial  independence. 


INDEX 


Abbott,  G.  W 32 

Ackerman,  F.  L 913 

Adama,  Ezra 821 

Adams,  J.  E 310 

Aikens,  F.  R 641 

Ainsworth,  0.  N 1032 

Albright,   L.    B 129 

Aldred,   W.  F 702 

Alford,  C.  B 176 

Allen,  R.  P 1233 

Allison,  W.  H 889 

Alseth,   C.   A 1042 

Ames,   0.  H 117 

Anderson,  A.  M 229 

Anderson,  Carl  540 

Anderson,  Frank    1095 

Anderson,  H.  0 226 

Anderson,  J.  L.. ' 1204 

Anderson,  Martin    1161 

Anlinson,   Anton    • 829 

Anker,  Theodore   663 

Antonv,    J.    P 573 

Antony,    T.    M 627 

Arpin,  W.  M 413 

Atkinson,   John    1185 

Atwater,   H.   P 1218 

Auer,  Charles  982 

Ayer,    J.    T 74 

Ayres,   G.   V 124 

Babcock,  West  743 

Bader,  William    773 

Bagstad,  B.  A.  E 522 

Bailev,  CO 214 

Bailey,  N.  L 1025 

Baken,  W.  P 972 

Baker,  G.  L 1145 

Baker,  J.  C 297 

Baldwin,    C.    B 520 

Ballard,  L.  W 865 

Ballou,   J.    A 872 

Bangs,   F.   T) 224 

Barber,   J.   L 848 

Barkley,   G.    E 1042 

Barnes,  O.  H 385 

Barre,  J.  M 804 

Barrett,  C.  H 43 

Bartels,  A.  W 715 

Barth,  F.  W 970 

Bartlett,  William    400 

Bascomb,   B.  D 628 

Baskerville,  M.  R 92 

Batehelor,    D.    K 670 

Baumann,   Friedrich    875 

Bavsore,  F.  R 1230 

Beach,  W.  A 713 

Beadle,  W.  H.  H 193 


Bedford,  H.  W 648 

Behrend,  Mathias    49 

Behrens,  J.  A 494 

Bennett,  C.  A 640 

Bennett,  F.  E • 121 

Bennett,  Frank 629 

Bennett,  G.  A 1144 

Benson,  H.   B 121 

Bentlev,  J.  L 351 

Berdahl,  J.  0 1053 

Berens,   W.   F 987 

Berke,    E.    A 976 

Bertolero,  William    551 

Bertrand,  Alexander  629 

Bird,  J.  E 496 

Blackatone,  Richard    103 

Blair,   A.   S 1053 

Bleeg,   J.    P 92S 

Bliss,  G.  W 658 

Blodgett,  J.  N 1008 

Bloom,  W.  H 804 

Boley,  C.  C US 

Bonse,  Frederick   1077 

Booth,  W.  H 901 

Boswell,  W.  B 1110 

Bouska,  W.  W 786 

Bowen,  W.  S 25 

Bowler,  J.  A 461 

Brace,    G.    H 891 

Brakke,  C.  S 419 

Bramble,  D.  T 315 

Bramble,  F.  L 254 

Brandt,    F.    A 653 

Bregenzer,  Columban   7Sfi 

Bremer,  C.  W 653 

Brende,  A.  P 1185 

Brennan,  J.  R H62 

Brennan,  W.  F 1029 

Brisbine.  H.  E 738 

Bronte,  G.  H 231 

Brosseau,  J.   E 1224 

Brown,  G.  L 9S8 

Blown,  II.  B 249 

Brown,  M.  C 534 

Brown,  R.  F 925 

Brown,   8.   A 166 

Brown.  T.   G 842 

Bruce,  Antoinette  V 931 

Bruce.  E.  A 313 

Bryan,   .1.  H 719 

Buchanan,  W.  C 817 

Burgi,  Frederick    561 

Burke,  C.  H .v 160 

Burke,  J.  L 266 

Burleigh,  G.  H 996 

Burnett,  V.  L 33 

I;.,  eh,  J.  F 688 


1261 


1262 


INDEX 


Bushnell,  W.  !•'.  T 591 

Butler,    G     M 707 

Butl      \1.  \\     1152 

Buzzcll,    E.    S 50 

Byrde,  R.  C t06 

Byrne,  Peter  508 

(  adwell,  C.  A 940 

■  II.   C    V 242 

Cald    i       i     i  rge     841 

i;     F 7 

i,  Stephen    598 

Carlisle,   A.   \ 1041 

(  arlson,  John   1228 

■     rpcntei     G    1 7l(i 

ii     Denis   462 

on,    Ii.   .1 1078 

I   irtei     C.    - 995 

i  1065 

i 151 

I  l. .mi  |     VI.  0 639 

an,  C.   W 225 

pman,  J.   C 331 

Charnock,   C.   T 878 

Chase,  A.   I) 896 

I  has.-.    I.    II 660 

i  liaussee,    \.   F 527 

i  liaussee,   P.  A 453 

'    irisl  en  on,  Alfred  123  l 

I  ophei  son,  G.  C 615 

Christopherson,  II.  i  i 755 

Clark,  C.  E mis 

Clark,  J.  K 1198 

(  lark,  Orson     L059 

Clarksean,  William  1180 

Clauser,  G.  A 188 

|  leland,    \\ .    R 73 

I  oacher,    \.  .1 507 

I  oat      I  .  G 474 

l  oat   .  G.    w 1054 

1  ock,   I  .  R 152 

'  offej  .  James   249 

( logan,  Bridge! 52 

Cole,   II.    \Y. 268 

Collins,  .1.   E 431 

i  oni  .  R.  E 531 

1  onwaj .   n.  .1 212 

k,    P.    L 298 

l  ool  .   Herman   II 928 

I       II.    II 220 

I  e,    I  .    II 1235 

i  ooley,   R.   S 752 

per,  F.  .1 369 

pi  r,    II.    T 489 

i  ope,  Alice   308 

I  opel  md,  J.     \ 97 

1  ell,    I.     \ ids:: 

I-'   on,    I  H"  ill  mi      142 

I      II       litis 

i-ad,  J.  T 504 

I  ran.',    i;,    \\ 385 

'■ii  I  lull 

<     -       -il    J.    II 39 

i      I      \\ 540 

Crothei      J    L    1018 

1  kshank,  Thomas   50 1 

I..  S 830 

'  ulvc  I       i        I  101 

Cummings,    I ..    1 386 

Cummins,  B.  A Ill 

n    VI -r,  i 

.11.11 .184 


Curtis,    J.    E 1090 

i  usick,    W.    J H34 

Dal. I.  H.  E 793 

Dahlmanns,  N.  J 117 

Danforth,  E.  S 12 

Danforth,  G.  J L53 

Daniels,   W.   E 892 

Danielson,  L.  W 938 

Hailing,   A.    C 471 

Davenport,  J.  J L12 

Davis,  J.   P 557 

Davis,    L.    M 114;) 

Davis,   It.  C 689 

I  )aw -<m,   .1.    C,    Sr 356 

Dean,    Edgar    sis 

Dean.    R.     I Ins;, 

Deetken,  Julius   678 

Deets,  J.  D 80 

I  lelaney,  ( Jharles   966 

Dempster,  A.   R 945 

Denis J.  C 1114 

Denison,  J.  K 934 

De  Vries,  Albert IMS 

Dilger,  C.  M 183 

Dillon,   C.   H ;:.; 

Dillon,  Dominic    921 

Dinneen,    .Maurice    To:; 

Dinneen,   M.   J 690 

Dinneen,  Patrick   435 

Dirks.  A.  H so 

Donald,  W.  It 1096 

Donaldson;  Fred,   Sr 720 

I  (onnelly,  James    1122 

Donovan,  J.  M 418 

Dotson,  C.  L 677 

Draheim,  II.  -I Til 

Draper,  X.  C 785 

Drayer,  F.  P 731 

Driscoll,   Patrick    988 

Driscoll,  R.  H 70 

Duba,  F.  E si 

I  luhamel,  Peter   141 

Dunham,  R.  A 37i> 

Dunton,   G.   C 1126 

Dwight,  T.  W 519 

Eceles,    J.    C 27 

Ede,   E.   D 769 

Edgerton,   \I.   D 149 

Egge,  J.  A v|i- 

Eggen,   O.    E 1239 

Eggers,   H.   1 231 

Eicl ltz,  J.  L 1259 

Eisnach,  John  309 

Ellerman,  J.  N 1239 

Elliott,  .1.    D 630 

Elliott,   J.   L 763 

Ellis,   J.    W 521 

Ellison,  Goodman    939 

Ellison,  T.  ii 586 

Ellwood,   W.  •! 283 

Elrod,   R.  T 878 

Elrod,    S.    11 82 

Enel E.  T 890 

Engel,  .lulius    646 

Englesby,  C.  II 672 

Erickson,  Martin    764 

Eriekson,   I'.   E 1031 

Evans,   F.   T 58 

Eveland,    II.    1 12" 

Everett,  J.  P 


INDEX 


1263 


Fantle,  Charles 915 

Fantle,  W.  J 157 

Fasser,    A.    0 253 

Fehliman,  W.  E 1074 

Feldmaier,    F.    X 504 

Fellows.   A.  R 827 

Fellows,  R.  0 273 

Ferris,   Robert    866 

Finch.    W.    H 333 

Finstad,  Auria   970 

Fisher,  F.  C 782 

Fitzgerald,   J.   X 827 

FitzGibbon,  John  1188 

Flaamoe,   E.  G 1180 

Flvnn,   T.    A S6 

Fonger,  J.  H 739 

Formis,  -1.   K 1072 

Fortune,  R.  A 1103 

Possum,  A.  W 420 

Fossum,  C.  0 443 

Foster,  J.  R 260 

Foster.   J.    W 1001 

Fountain.  C.  A 338 

Fowler,  J.  W.,  Jr 1068 

Fox.  Frank   895 

Foy,  J.  C 326 

Franklin,  N.  E 207 

Freeman,  C.  W 579 

Freeman.   J.    W 40 

French.  L.  B 291 

Frick.  Joseph    726 

Frieberg.  John    907 

1- 1  ut  1 1 .  Henrv    555 

Fulford,  G.  H 350 

Fuller.  \V.  B 950 

Fullinweider,  G.  C 509 

Gaffv,  L.  E 56 

('.  R 1191 

Gage,  II.  M 581 

Garvin,   Edward   135 

Calvin.    William     431 

Gamble,  H.  S 130 

Gandy,  H.  L 539 

Gantz,  J.  S 256 

Gardner,   R.   D 1138 

<  Jarner,  C.  R 1258 

Garriek,   J.   C 1121 

Gaylord,  G.  W 1109 

George,  J.  A 250 

Geranen,  O.  W 49:; 

Getty,  D.  B 722 

I. lilies.     A.    T) 761 

Gillmore,    J.    T 952 

Gilman,  T.  X 1043 

Given,    \V     S 1115 

Glass,  W.  S 806 

Glynn,  W.  N 993 

Goetz,   August    63 

Gold,    J.    A 358 

G Imanson,  J.  S 552 

Gordon,  I'.  S !] 

Grabill,  E.  W 391 

Grangaard,  H.  L 882 

Granger,  F.  E L155 

Grant,   1:.   A 1176 

'    aves,  1 '.   F 1012 

Gray,   A.   A 387 

Gray,  C.  C 1212 

Gray,  C.  F. 437 

Greene,    F.   M 1 151 

Grefe,  T.  F 436 


Grier,  T.  J 16 

Griffin,   G.   C 49 

Griffin,   Ira    762 

Uriflith,    A.   R 1044 

Grimm,  A.  F 438 

Grimshaw,  R.  E 302 

Gross,  C.  C 344 

Ground,  H.  T 1151 

Grove,  M.  M 1254 

Guernsey,  H.  H 853 

Gulbrandsen,  G.  H 575 

Gullick,   C.   A 1025 

Gurney,  D.   B 516 

Gushurst,    P.    A 600 

Guthrie,   Zell    902 

Haag,  George   926 

Haar,   Gottlob    nor 

Hagmann,  George   1257 

Hagna,  B.  N 715 

Hall,    E.    M 319 

Hall,  X.  C 585 

Hall,   W.   R 1073 

Halley,  James    558 

Halverson,  L.  B 442 

Hamilton.  Charles  1125 

Hamlin,   X.   0 1049 

Haney,  Dick   441 

Hansen,  Christian    599 

Hansen,  F.  J 666 

Hanson,   J.   R 12 

Hare,   Lyle    177 

Harkin.'E.  B 1161 

Harrington,    A.    J 496 

Harrington,  J.  J 356 

Harrington,  W.  S 958 

Harris,  C.  J.  B 824 

Harrison,  C.  M 398 

Harrison.  F.  W 669 

Hartgering,   James    1158 

Hartwieh,  A.   T 268 

Haugse,   0.   0 B51 

Ilauser.  J.  II 810 

Hays,   C.   C 1017 

Hebal,   Joseph    1035 

Heekmaster,  C.  A Ml 

Herlman.   Andrew    1155 

Hedrick,  L.  H 426 

Heffron,   J.   T 93 

Heinz,    Edwin    1132 

Helmey.   J.   A 1132 

Hendricksen,   Paul    853 

Henry,   G.   H 515 

Hentges,  E.  J 671 

Hepperle,  Fred  727 

Herington,  B.  F 1139 

Hessenhis,  H.  il 908 

Heston.   J.   W 794 

Hickev.  William    763 

Hil.lebran.lt,  II.   A 792 

Hinrichs,  H.  W 148 

Hitt   Brothers    869 

Hodgson,  R.  A 725 

Hofer,    A.    E 75 

Hogarth,  James    800 

Hohf,   S.   M 514 

Hollister,  C.  M 262 

lb. Ulster.  F.  H 829 

Hollister.  W.  C 737 

Homestake  Mine   846 

Hoover,  B.  P 1186 

Kostetter,    J.    M 1104 


L264 


INDEX 


How  mI   II.   1 570 

How  ie    I'    l: 95' 

Hoyt,  0.   \ 681 

I  ludson,   E.   E BO  : 

Hug]  '     I L200 

Humphrey,    1.   M 898 

Hyde,  C.    E 1131 

Hyde,  II.  II ;;.:; 

urns    498 

•  ■    1146 

Ionian.   I).   M 64 

.  Samuel   1246 

Irvin,   G.    B 984 

I  son,  I'.   E 143 

Jackson,  II-  -i 237 

i     s i  in; 

•l"-c|>ll        1    10 

Jarvis,  J.  ] 1002 

Jasmann,  Robert 1252 

Jeffers,   G.    A :::::.' 

Jenkins,  I).  Jl :;.';, 

Jenkins,   P.    I; 1143 

n.  ( ..   E 556 

Jensen,  .1.  I' 990 

I  1'iiry    7. ".(I 

Johnson,  B.  E 1 133 

Johnson,  ( '.  A mi  l 

Johnson,  Charles  A L2  2  i 

Johnson,    E.    A 1222 

Johnson,  E.  K.    l  I  99 

Johnson,   II.   C. 963 

nson,  .1.11 1194 

Johnson,    Magnus    .1167 

Johnson,    R.    C s; 

Johnson,  W.   F 393 

folley,    1     I 11s 

D    W 1019 

Jon    -.   E.  0 223 

II  I        119] 

II     \\ 922 

J.    \\ 605 

Jones,  O.  s m,  1 

lone  .  R.  II 70s 

Joni       R.   R 109] 

Jones,    William    .J 709 

Joneson,  1 1.   W 1209 

in,   A.  .1 93 . 

E 574 

Joj  ce,   I:     \ 1  126 

Judy,  E.  i: 993 

Julian,   .1.    II ;;  1:; 

Jumper,    S.    II is;.1 

1  I.    1 1  IDS 

ii   in     I:     I us:; 

1  mi,  Fred   1059 

K;n  pen,  Anton   1097 

Ima  mi.  <  ■.   II 964 

:  man,  E.  .1 1;, 

I in,  , 

Keen,    W.    .\ M ,-, 

Keels,    Henry    ;;;.'s 

1  eitli,   A.  .1 236 

Kelln '     !  623 

1  '  1 1 1        \  \      I 99 

\ 1062 

Kelloj      1     1        576 

I'll 1  '    I 230 

Kelly,     1      1        11;;, 

Kelly,   M     II        1066 


Kenefick,  M.  R 232 

Kennedy,  C.  B .   13G 

Kimble,   II.  X.  C 430 

King,  11.  1 990 

Kirby,  Joe    556 

Kh  keby,  s.  T 1  199 

Kittredge,  R.  D 569 

Kjenstad,   C.   J :;4'.i 

Klapperich,  F.  J in;,;, 

IClaveness,  Eivind  04s 

Klemme,  J.   C 295 

Kluge,  J.  P 1080 

Knadle,   J.   M 569 

Knight,   A.   M 468 

Knight,  W.  0 1182 

Knudson,  Kmid    1066 

Koenig,  August   362 

Kohler,  Paul   432 

Kramer,   E.   R ]007 

Kranz,  C.  M 160 

Kraushaar,  J.  O.  F 568 

Kreiser,   II.   P 671 

Kroh,  L.  C 828 

K ger,    1.   \V 994 

Kuelm,  Andrew    424 

Kunkle,  Harry   549 

Kutnewsky,  J.  K 1247 

Lacey,  F.  E 605 

Lambert,   Webb   ,.   278 

Lang,  X.   P 301 

Lange,   \l.  A 434 

Larson,   A.   J 774 

Larson,  Hans    121s 

Lattimer,   D.  W 480 

Laughlin,  J.   A 1  it,s 

laii'jlilin,    .1.    \Y 37  I 

LaA  ery,  ( '.  J 609 

Lawrence^   ( '.    G 123 

Law  rence,    ( '.    L. .  fi21 

I A.  E 965 

Lee,  J.   T 1116 

Leech,  A.    W 544 

Lemmon,  <:.    E 1109 

Lewis,    M.    J 88 

Lewison,  Hans    762 

Lien,    C.    H 1103 

Limoges,   L.   V 543 

Lindstrom,  L.  A 243 

Lingberg,  Olof   S52 

Lloyd,    I).    E 949 

Lockhart,  A.  J 100 

Lockhart,   S.   S 490 

Loffer,    II.    1 368 

Lommen,   ('.    I' 279 

Look,  C.    A 75 

1. 1111. lien.    A.    E I  I  til 

Lunden,   J.    A 1020 

Lunstrum,  .1.  A n<;4 

Lyckholm,  Andrew   927 

I  \  inh.    Freman    809 

Lynch,   J.    I) 611 

Lyons,  R.  F.,  Sr 158 

Lyons,  R.  J 550 

McBath,  Thomas     7:;:; 

McCain,  M.  A.  D'A. ,  .  .  1  L93 

McCall,  John    1055 

McCarthy,   P.   Ii 26 

\|,i  auley,  C.  E 513 

\l,i  lure,  P.  F 564 

McConnell,  W.  C 44 


INDEX 


1265 


Mc<  oy,  J.  PI 562 

McDiarmid,  J.  A 840 

McDonald,  A.  C 854 

.McDonald.  C.  S 938 

McDonald,    Edward     624 

McDonough,  Neil  277 

MeGillivray,   J.   A 79 

Mcllvaine,  C.  N 1086 

Mclntyre,  P.  S 744 

McKenzie,    R.   1 639 

MeKinney,  D.  L 919 

McKinnon,   Thomas    296 

.McLaughlin,  E.  W 188 

McMakin,  W.  J 316 

McMunigal,  Edward   890 

McNenny,  James  823 

McXultv,   W.    A 272 

McPherson,  D.  A 683 

Mi -\  ay,  W.  H 320 

McVicker,   R.   J 261 

.Mackintosh,  R.  0 716 

Madden,  Ernest  507 

Madden,   T.    W 1205 

Magner,  P.  M 21 

.Maicr,   George    1241 

Mallory,  W.  B 901) 

Malone,  S.  P 417 

Manifold,    Miles     1187 

Mannings,  John  1020 

Martin,  J.   W 703 

Martin,    W.    H 363 

Mather.    J.     E 135 

Mathiesen,  Hans  1050 

Mathiesen,  Magnus  836 

Matthews,   B.   C 444 

Madison,  J.   A 1173 

Max,  John   805 

Maxwell,  A.  D 1013 

Maxwell,   E.   A 432 

.May,  Ernest   1128 

Maynard,  C.  F 704 

Meadows,  E.  I! 944 

Meadows,  F.  R 791 

Mease,   F.    L 932 

Mee,  C.  H 367 

Mekvold,  Ben   1168 

Melgaard,  C.  A 359 

Mendel,  J.  J 611 

Merry,   G.    W 1233 

Meyer,  Joseph    634 

Michaels,  J.  R 1120 

Michel,    W.    F 903 

Mielenz,  A.   W 845 

Mielenz,  G.  C 846 

Milek,    I.  T 465 

Miles.    J.    G 982 

Miller.     E.    J 453 

Miller,  G.  J 243 

Miller,    i.    W 438 

.Miller,  L.  D 787 

Moffitt,   T.    W 459 

Mohn,  tail    1127 

Monaghan,  P.  T L036 

Monheim,   II.    I1 956 

Monson,  < '.  J L174 

\ ly,  C.  (        154 

Moure,   (!.    \Y.   F 779 

Moore,   James    244 

Moore,  T.  H 946 

Muusmeier,  John    66 

Morehouse,  E.  M 62 

Morris,  C.  J 352 


Morris,   W.   D 407 

Morstad,  P.  J 951 

Moses,  H.  L 448 

Mow  rey,  H.  J 780 

Moxness,  A.  J 1150 

Muggli,  Joseph    684 

Muggli,  J.  M 687 

Mullen,  R.  W 750 

Muller,  H.  A 190 

Muller,  J.   R 346 

Murphy,   F.   J 392 

Murrin,   T.   D. . 280 

Myron,  I.  S.. ., 171 

Naughton,  Thomas    117  9 

Nelson,   E.  C 1019 

Nelson,    George    . .  . 9S3 

Nelson,  John    758 

Nelson,  J.   P 835 

Nelson,  N.  E 267 

Nelson,  Olof    278 

Nelson,  Paulus 1173 

Ness,  Ecu-   728 

Neste,  Peter    1080 

Newby,  H.  D 256 

Newby,  I.  H 788 

Newell,  H.  C 902 

Newton,  Alfred    376 

Norby,  Albert    897 

Nordstrom,  Jonas    1175 

Noyes,    E.   L 1248 

Null,  T.  H 322 

Nyberg,  P.  J 332 

Nystuen,  0.  W.. 822 

O'Brien,  M.  II 1246 

Ochsenreiter,   L.    G 1115 

O'Connell,    D.    J 51 

O'Connell,  J.  E 153 

Ode,    A.    P 526 

Ogle,   George    285 

O'Gorman,  Thomas    340 

O'Harra,  C.  C 612 

Ohlman,  M.  P 265 

Olander,  Adolph    937 

Olander,  E.  A 1205 

Oleson,   Theodore    799 

Olsen,  M.  V 465 

Olson,   E.  C 955 

Opland,  A.  0 731 

Orr,  A.  F 581 

Orr,  T.  G 1211 

Orvis,  A.  H 399 

Ostroot,   G.   J 1000 

(iwens.  C.  II 343 

Oyloe,  0.  G 1029 

Packard.  H.  P 1217 

Page,    Warren     984 

Palm,   A.    P 379 

Palm.    A.    W 835 

Palmer,    E.    I) 746 

Palmer,    F.    0 627 

Palmer.    M.   E 550- 

Parish,  M.  L 1251 

Park.    H.   A 314 

Parker,   F.  J 740 

Parker,    If.   E 1056 

Parliman,  R.  W 218 

Parmeiiter,    A.    E 510 

Parmley,  H.  T 751 

Parmley,  J.  \V 28 


INDEX 


Pai  1 1  idge,   A.   A 654 

I'atei  son,  J.   A 60  i 

i.  K L230 

Payne,   E.   D 1187 

on,  John    642 

sen,  Mathias  72] 

Perkins,  D.  A.  W 

ne     l      1 412 

Perriton,   II.  A 933 

II.  i. 781 

on,  (      I 809 

on,   I      \ i 

ivt.  rson,  J.    P 3  11 

on,    M.    X 1245 

-.I.   0.    J' 1235 

Pettigri  w,    F.    U 238 

G     \ 106 

grew,   R.   F 34 

Philip,  James   444 

Phillips,  K.  <7 665 

Pierson,    W.   F 758 

ii.  \v srr 

Piles,   Isaac    455 

Pinard,  < '.   -1 833 

Pinard,   P.  11.  A 672 

Poll,  y,    S.    (' 213 

.   .1 546 

Prentis,  C.   E 16 

Pr,  ttyraan,  !•'.  s 1259 

W.    \\ 430 

Printup,  I).  I L19 

Puekett,  ('.  C 14 

Eta r,   M.   M 994 

Ramsdell,  F.  C S75 

dell,    F.    M 1061 

Ramsey,  E.  T 122 

Rapalee,  W.   \ L89 

Rasmussen,  II.   P 864 

Raynes,   A.    I HOT 

Rcdlield,  G.  C 166 

1 :  <  •  i  1  •        I  ugi  ne   576 

Rcmily,  N.  J :,:;s 

Rice,  II.  I) 161 

Rice,  J.  I ss> 

Rici     \V.   II 10' 

Richards,  G.   II M 

R      ards,   R.  O 

a  rdson,   idam   l'1":-' 

Hi.  Iiev,   Zina    916 

Ricketts,    \.  C '"  I 

I      1 108 

Rim  hart,   O.    V 1062 

\    0 1092 

■  .    F.    II 1030 

\.    1 255 

',s 

lilag,  W.  A ■  '" 

I!    mi      J: s    159 

l:   l>,  its,   E.   I) 756 

Uobi  rl       I      B 1  !06 

Robert       r.  S 

Roberts,   \V.    P 180 

Robinson,    \.   B '"'' 



Robinson,    O.    A 103" 

W      I 1236 

Robinson,   \\  .   I "i.". 

R     B 1216 

s,    Hurt     116 

B,   J.  H 

Roland,  I  liai  l<  iii:;i; 


Rood,   F.   M 1)20 

Rose,   E.  -I 908 

Ross,  i  .  II 975 

Ross,     II.     \\ '.1(14 

Roush,  \\  .  T 413 

Royhl,  Adam    1014 

Ruble,    S.    S 1038 

Ruckman,  J.   1 322 

Rugg,   F.   II 587 

Rundlett,  J).  1 414 

Russell,   J.    R 15 

Ryan,   G.   W 1174 

Ryan,  T.  .1 397 

.st.  John,  C.  G 588 

Saenger,   Eugene   684 

Sanderson,    EL    L ' 793 

Sasse,  H.  A 74:> 

Saunders,  W.   B 528 

Si  anlan,  John    955 

Schaetzel,  Jacob,  Jr 675 

Si  hlosser,  George 876 

Schmidt,   A.   G 225 

Schneerer,  F.  B 425 

Schneider.  A.  J 45 

Sehnell,  A.  P 606 

Schnitzel,    J.    II 364 

Schoeneman,  A.  (' 933 

Schoeneman,    I  >.  A 834 

Schroyer,  C.  T I  si 

Schulner,  L.   N 573 

Schultz,  P.  H 1031 

Schwartz,  H.  G 999 

Scott,  J.   A 1251 

Scott,   W.   1) 858 

Seim,  K.   E 290 

Seim,  Olaf    940 

Severson,  J.   B 1221 

Severson,  Sivert 1209 

Sexe,    K.    0 1192 

Shanard,  T.  J 325 

Sharpe,   Stewart     996 

Shaw,   L.  J 533 

Shaw,  W.  H l  hi 

Sheafe,  M.   \V 8 

Shebal,  Joseph  659 

Sheldon,  IT.  L 502 

Sherman,   E.  A i-1: 

Shipton,  II.   VV 241 

Shirk.    J.    P 1089 

Sim,, us.    L.    M 594 

Simpson,  James    1215 

Simpson,  Ritchie  :;"l) 

Sinkbeil,   Fred,  Jr 1242 

Sittig,   J.    P 733 

Sjolie,  Olaf   ;:"; 

Skaland,   Lars    1038 

Skogen,   T.   T m 

Slagle,    K.   T 582 

Slater,  G.  C s«2 

Sletvold,  J.   P :l  l 

Sloan,   W.   A 689 

Smith,  E   G 147 

Smith.   F.  C 85 

Smith.    IT.    II -' 

Smith.    I.    I) :;ss 

Smith,   J.    A 698 

Smith.  .1.  II :-s'» 

Smith.  X.  S 617 

Smith,  O.  TI 701 

Suuill.  J.   I) n:ir 


INDEX 


1267 


Snoen,  Andrew    870 

Snow,  G.  W 1060 

Solie,    O.    L 369 

Spafford,  F.  A 04 

Spear,  Gustavus    781 

Speier,  Samuel  857 

Sprague,  B.  H 943 

Sprecher,  Samuel  319 

Stallage,  John   284 

Stanley,  J.   A 770 

Stapleton,  Tom   59S 

Star,    Solomon    320 

Staven,  M.  J 1102 

Strains,   Eli    1113 

Steichen,  J.  U 981 

Stevens,  H.  B lit1.' 

Stewart,  C.  A 1181 

Stewart.    F.    M 1156 

Stiles,  F.  B 1222 

Stirling,  A.  L 575 

Stirrett,  A.  E 1098 

Stites,  A.  H 840 

Stoddart,   G.   H 977 

Stokes,  O.  0 178 

Stoller,  Henry    734 

Stombaugh,  G.  A 636 

Stringham,  X.  E 914 

Stuart,    O.    E 663 

Stubben,  O.  M 503 

Sullivan.  D.  F 787 

Sullivan,  T.  J 1035 

Summers.  J.   F 247 

Summers.   .1.   W 1026 

Summerwill,   B.    S 022 

Sutherland,   John    1170 

Su  afford,  E.  W 707 

Swander,  H.  E 770 

Swartout,  Susie  P 1085 

Sv  .din,  Erick    897 

Swrnson,   Olof    623 

Swenson,   ( >.   S • 57 

Swenson,  S.  M 1210 

Syverson,  E.  L 272 

Tammen,  Henry    749 

Tarbell,  II.  A 481 

Taylor,    C.    H 386 

Templeton,   C.   V 1047 

I  enge,    Edy  ard    883 

Tenold,  W.  0 552 

Thomas,   E.   M 817 

Thomas,  J.   C 170 

Thompson,   M.  D 22 

mpson,  T.  G 621 

Thompson,  T.  T r> 

Thornby.  W.  J 64; 

Thrane,  F.  M 839 

Thronson,  J.  A 202 

Tidemann,  M.  S 1323 

Titus,    E.    P 1242 

Todd,    J.    W W8 

Tolvstad,  M.  1 1000 

l  oomey,  D.  J 910 

Torkelson,  Knut    102  I 

Tothill,  J.  T 380 

Traynor,  M 450 

Treber,   John    535 

Tripp,   Barlett    

Tufts.  A.  II '■"■ 

Tupper,   W.   H ■'■  • 

Turner.   J.   F 314 


Turner,    J.    P 1071 

Tuthill,   J.   W 274 

Tuttle,   G.   F 664 

Tysell,    H.    B 1089 

Valby,   J.    P 798 

Valentine,  E.  M 616 

Van   Allen,  Levenes 334 

\  an   Camp,  A.   E 1229 

Van  Camp,  A.  N 1240 

Van    Eps,   William    472 

Van    Ruschen,  H 1002 

Van  Tassel,  F.  L 172 

Vilas,    F.   L 303 

Voediseh.  A.  W 1203 

Voorhees,  J.  H 047 

Waddel,   W.  G 1000 

Wadsworth,  S.  D 881 

\\  agner,   E.  E 978 

Wagner,   H.    A 25 

Walgren,  E.  0 618 

Walking,  James   700 

Walseth,  J.  E 375 

Walsh,  J.   M 749 

Walsh.  John    666 

Walsh,   J.    P 90  1 

Waller.    Samuel     768 

Waltner,   J.  J 594 

Ward,  A.  L 969 

Ward,  E.  D 532 

Ward.  William    1156 

Wardman,  H.  B 420 

Warfield,  E.  E 545 

Warner,  W.  W 931 

Warren.    C.    P 350 

Warren,  E.  H 326 

Warren,  F.  A 833 

Washabaugh,  F.  J 858 

Weathenvax.  F.  H 932 

Weaver.    J.    F 1084 

Webb,  L.  A 920 

Webster.  W.  J I  162 

Welby,  T.  J 1005 

Wells.   H.    A 871 

Wendell,   N.   H 134 

We, nit,  C.  L 816 

Wendt,  E.  L 920 

Wentzv,  Harry    339 

West.  C.  S 495 

Wheeler.    F.   L 1140 

Wheelock,  A.  B 70 

Wheel, ,n,    Albert    304 

Whistler.   C.   C 732 

White.    E.    T 407 

White.  W.  E 072 

Whitehouse,    F.    C 812 

Widmann,  Henry    H45 

\\  iggen,   'I'.   1 682 

Williams,  R.  G 657 

Williamson,  John    '  76 

Wilmarth,   A.   W 382 

Wilson,  E  H 156 

Wilson,   S.   E 1101 

Wilson,  W.  11 935 

Winans,  E.  R 040 

\\  inter,   ii.   C 652 

Witt,,, aver.    .1.    W 208 

Wipf,    n.    D 19' 

Wolzmuth,  John    394 


INDEX 

...   I'.   M 102:!       young,  L.   C 1109 

Woodworth,  (;.  W 779       Young,  William   989 

Wright,  G.   W 236 

Zetlitz,   Karsten    612 

Young,   A.    M 580       Zimmermann,  R.  C 857 


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