Pierce County, Washington - The whole text, 1927 (part 22 of 27)

Hon. J. H. Davis

Probably no man is better or more favorably known throughout the state of Washington than J. H. Davis, or "Jimmie," as he is generally known among his friends. A member of the state legislature for many years and serving in other important public positions with ability and distinction, he has long commanded the confidence and respect of his fellowmen and is regarded as one of Tacoma's representative citizens. Mr. Davis was born in New Albany, Indiana, in 1866, and is a son of Henry C. and Sarah E. (Edmundson) Davis, the latter now living in Manhattan, Kansas. The father and mother belonged to old Kentucky families, members of which had in early days been associated with Daniel Boone, and at the outbreak of the Civil war, his sympathies being with the Union, Henry C. Davis went across the river to Indiana and enlisted in the Thirteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, in which he was commissioned a captain. In 1884 he and his wife moved to Kansas, where his death occurred in 1911.

J. H. Davis attended the common schools of his native state for a limited period and at the age of eleven years started out to make his own way in the world, becoming a messenger and errand boy in a dry goods house in Louisville, Kentucky. Later he worked on river boats plying between Louisville and New Orleans. He was ambitious for an education, carefully saved his money, and then entered old Asbury College (now DePauw University), at Greencastle, Indiana, where he remained until during his junior year, when he laid aside his textbooks and went to Colorado, where he remained four years. He then joined a United States surveying crew and assisted in the survey of "No Man's Land," in Indian Territory. Returning to Colorado, he engaged in the lumber business as manager of a yard, and at nineteen years of age was assistant cashier of the Granada Exchange Bank, at Granada, Colorado. On March 10, 1889, Mr. Davis came to Tacoma and went to work in a commission house, at one dollar a day, sorting fruit, and later was employed at night-cleaning work on the street railway. By hard and faithful work he received successive promotions and at the end of eighteen months was general manager of the line, holding that position until 1895, during which period he constructed a large part of the road. He then organized the Tacoma Clothing Company, conducted business for two years, and then sold. In 1901 he was elected auditor of Pierce county, filling that position until 1905, when Governor Meade appointed him a member of the state board of control, on which he served four years, having charge of the state institutions. He then resigned and returned to Tacoma, where he engaged in the insurance business under his own name. Subsequently his sister-in-law, Mrs. Dora A. Hodge, became his business partner, and the firm name became Davis & Hodge. They sell fire insurance, auto and liability insurance and surety bonds, and are the Tacoma loan correspondents of the Prudential Life Insurance Company, of New Jersey. They do a large business and stand among the leading insurance agencies of Pierce county.

In 1888, in Granada, Colorado, Mr. Davis was united in marriage to Miss Olive L. Luzader, who is a native of Missouri. They have no children of their own, but have reared two sisters and a brother of Mrs. Davis, namely: G. P. Luzader, who is superintendent of the state fish hatchery at Chamber Creek; Dora A., who became the wife of W. H. Hodge, who died in 1911, and she is now Mr. Davis' business partner; and Floy L., who is the wife of A. B. Cunningham, an attorney in Tacoma, and they have two children, James W. and Laura Beryl. Politically Mr. Davis has been a lifelong supporter of the republican party and has taken an active interest in public affairs. In 1911 he was elected to represent his district in the state legislature, where he served by successive re-elections until 1923. While a member of that body he served as chairman of the important appropriations cornmittee and did much effective work in the public interest. In 1922 he was appointed a member of the board of regents of the University of Washington, serving until 1926. He has attended every republican state convention since Washington was admitted to statehood and during that period has also attended every session of the legislature, either as a member or on business. He is a member of Fern Hill Lodge, No. 80, A. F. & A. M.; Tacoma Consistory, A. A. S. R., and has received the distinctive honor of the thirty-third degree of Freemasonry. He also belongs to Afifi Temple of the Mystic Shrine and to all branches of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he is a past grand master of the grand lodge, and now representative to. the sovereign grand lodge, where he is chairman of the committee on constitution. He is likewise identified with Tacoma Lodge, No. 174, B. P. O. E., and Tacoma Aerie, No. 3, F. O. E. Distinctively a man of affairs, he has long filled a conspicuous place in the public eye and has shown himself a man of sound erudition, mature judgment and sterling integrity. In all of life's relations he has been true and loyal to every trust and has always commanded the unqualified confidence of his fellowmen, while his eminent social qualities have earned for him a well deserved popularity.

John Northover

One of the native sons of Pierce county who has remained here continuously to the present time and has contributed to the development and progress of the county, while at the same time he has achieved a worthy success in his own affairs, is John Northover, of the vicinity of Spanaway, where he has resided many. years. Mr. Northover was born near Steilacoom, Pierce county, in 1859, and 'is a son of William and Catherine Northover, the latter a native of Snohomish county, Washington. The father was born in England, whence, in 1849, he came to Pierce county, sailing around Cape Horn. For many years after coming here he was in the employ of the Hudson Bay Fur Company. About 1854 he took up a donation claim of three hundred and twenty acres of land on Murray creek, and later took up a pre-emption claim and a homestead at Hilihurst Station. On this place he made his home until his death, which occurred about 1895. He was extensively engaged in the live stock business, raising cattle and sheep, and became one of the prominent and influential men of his locality. To him and his wife were born five children - Mrs. Jane McPhail, deceased, Mrs. Emma S. Bouney, John, Joseph and William M.

John Northover attended the public schools of this county and then. worked as a farm hand. In 1907 he bought one hundred and sixty acres of raw land on section 26, township 18, range 3, which he has developed into one of the choice farms of this section of the county. He has made substantial improvements thereon, including a fine set of farm buildings, and has a very comfortable home. He keeps good grade Holstein and Jersey cows, and produces fine crops of hay on his fertile land. He has exercised good judgment in all of his operations and is regarded as one of the leading farmers of his section. :

On September 9, 1888, Mr. Northover was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Corcoran, who was born at Spanaway, this county, a daughter of Dominick and Josephine (Sherifon) Corcoran, the former born in Ireland and the latter in Cowlitz county, Washington. Mr. Corcoran came to Washington in 1849 and soon afterwards took up a donation claim of three hundred and twenty acres near Spanaway. Later he took up one hundred and sixty acres near Roy, where he made his home until his death, in January, 1906. He was survived a number of years by his widow, who died in March, 1919. They were the parents of eight children, namely: Mark 'Johnnie and Bartholomew, who are deceased; Mrs. Mary Nightengale, who lives in Oregon: Mrs. Catherine Peterman, who lives in Tacoma; Elizabeth; Mrs. Lena Gerritz of Roy, Washington ; and Mrs. Florence Pflugmacher. To Mr. and Mrs. Northover have been born six children, as follows: Ralph, who is married and has a son, Norman born October 29, 1925; Esther is the wife of L. F. Gordan and has two children' Puce Geireniee ORR ee, : the wife of Oscar Neilsen and has two children, J oseine an elen; Cecil is at home; Ale i i illi Tacoma, and Marcus is at home. + Aueathee the, wateot, Wana moat aa a a good athlete, good wrestler and boxer. He is an ardent sportsman and every fall. goes on a deer hunting trip, always returning with evidences of his marksmanship. He is a genial and friendly man and well worthy of the respect and esteem which are accorded him by all who know him.

Anthony W. Carr

Among the public officials of Pierce county, none has a more enviable record than Anthony W. Carr, the capable county assessor, this being one of the most important offices in the county government. Unassuming in manner, he nevertheless possesses a strong individuality and wherever known is held in the highest measure of regard. Born in Yakima county, Washington, on the 28th of July, 1889, he is a son of Howard and Jane Elizabeth (Bradley) Carr, who were pioneers of this state. The father was engaged in the real estate business and served as a member of the city council of Tacoma. He died in Yakima and the mother is still living in Tacoma.

Anthony W. Carr attended the public schools of this city, graduating from high school and later from business college. He was first employed as a grocery clerk and later went to California, where he remained about two years, during which time he learned the trade of carriage-painting. In 1910 he was appointed a clerk in the county treasurer's office and held several positions in that department, in all of which he showed himself capable and efficient. In January, 1915, he was appointed a field deputy by the county assessor, later became second deputy and in 1918 was made chief deputy assessor. In 1922 he was elected county assessor and in 1926 was reelected. His discharge of the duties of his office has been marked by sound judgment and wise discrimination, while at the same time he has been absolutely impartial and just, his record winning for him the commendation of his fellow citizens.

On December 18, 1914, Mr. Carr was united in marriage to Miss Mable Florence Hatcher, of Steilacoom, Washington, a daughter of Walter and Kate Hatcher, who were early settlers of Pierce county. Her father has been chief cook in the Western Washington State Hospital for the past twenty-eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Carr are parents of a son, Anthony Webster, Jr. Mr. Carr has been a lifelong republican in his political views and has taken an active and effective interest in political affairs. He is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Cordial and friendly in all his social relations, standing for all that is honorable and upright in life and supporting all measures for the betterment of the public welfare, he has deservedly won a place among the representative citizens of Pierce county.

George William Ball

The T. & B. Brass Company is the oldest brass foundry in Tacoma, having been established by John Tiedmann, an old foundryman, and Mr. Bagley, who was president of the Tacoma & Eastern Railroad, that the railroad might be able to get its brass work done here as a matter of convenience. The plant was located at East Twenty-fifth and B streets. Later other men owned the plant for a few years and eventually Henry Anslow got hold of it, soon after which George W. Ball bought a half interest, the two then owning the entire business. Shortly afterwards Mr. Ball leased the ground where the plant is now located and moved the equipment there. Six months later he bought Mr. Anslow's interest and became sole owner. At that time the Puget Sound Copper Works were using a part of the same building, and during the war Mr. Ball bought out this company, though he did not continue the business. He is engaged in the production of brass, copper and aluminum castings, making also some special castings for marine and automobile work. He also carries a large stock of bushings for machine shops, as well as a large line of boat fittings, and ventilators and handles for automobiles. He has built up a large and prosperous business and he does all the emergency work in his line for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. :

Mr. Ball was born in Staffordshire, England, and is a son of John and Mary Jane (Walker) Ball, the latter of whom died in 1918. The father, who was a land- scape gardener and is now a builder of golf courses, lives in Seattle, to which city he went in 1902 to put in its first golf course. The Ball family came to the United States in 1886, locating in St. Paul, Minnesota. George William Ball attended school in England and about six weeks after coming to this country but soon after his arrival here was taken seriously ill. On his recovery he assisted his father in landscape gardening in St. Paul. Later he did some office work, after which he went to work as an apprentice in the Omaha Foundry, in St. Paul. He was employed at that line until 1901, when his health again failed and he once more joined his father and for a year or two had charge of the construction of golf courses. In the meantime his brother, John J. Ball, had come to the Pacific coast and through him his father secured the contract for the construction of the Seattle golf course, on which G. W. Ball was employed for eight or nine months. He then returned to the founder's trade, working at Bellingham and Bremerton, and about 1904, he came to Tacoma and bought residence property. Here he followed his trade until engaging in his present business, with the exception of about a year when he was engaged in the wood and coal business in Seattle.

In 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. Ball was united in marriage to Miss Anne Durose, a native of England, and to them have been born nine children, as follows: Horace W., who served in the World war, is now married and lives in San Diego, California; Mrs. Edith Mitchell, of South Tacoma, has one child; Ernest W., of Tacoma, is married and has one child; Frederick died at the age of sixteen years; George T. is married and lives in Tacoma; and Mabel, Frank and Francis (twins) and Raymond are at home. Mr. Ball is a member of the Masonic lodge at Fairweather, Washington; Tacoma Consistory, A. A. S. R.; and Afifi Temple of the Mystic. Shrine; also of the Knights of Pythias and the Woodmen of the World. He belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club and the Fircrest Golf Club, of which he is a member of the greens committee, his brother, R. W. Ball, being the professional golfer there. Mr. Ball is a busy man, but never neglects his duty to his community, supporting every measure calculated to advance the public welfare, and is regarded as a man of high ideals and right principles, by reason of which he commands the confidence and respect of his fellowmen.

William Benston

The history of Pierce county is the record of the steady growth of a community planted in the wilderness within the last century, reaching its present splendid condition through the persistent and untiring efforts of those whose broad vision grasped the wonderful future possibilities of this section of the country. The men who redeemed its wilderness fastnesses were strong-armed and hardy frontiersmen who hesitated at no difficulty and who faltered not at hardships. They finished their labors and then passed from the scene, leaving the country to the possession of their descendants and others who have builded on the broad and deep foundation which they laid. One of the best known of those sturdy old pioneers was the late William Benston, who performed his full part in the early development of the county, of which he was a highly honored citizen. He was born in Kirkwall, Scotland, on the 8th day of July, 1821, and was a son of Adam and Jane Benston, also natives of that country. The family came to the United States in 1838, locating in Wisconsin, where the father followed the tailoring trade for several years. Later he bought a farm and thereon lived until his death, which occurred in February, 1888. His first wife died in 1821. To them were born four children - Adam; John; a daughter who died in infancy ; and William. Some time after the death of his first wife, Adam Benston ae ease! in Scotland, to Miss Janette Gullion, a native of that country, and Seton children, James; Peter; Thomas; a daughter who died in infancy;

William Benston was educated in the public schools of Scot] i accompanied his father and stepmother to this country. Soon steer eebauiiic Dieta the employ of the Hudson Bay Fur Company as a fur buyer, in which capacity he traveled all over the northwest, and to Alaska. He had many thrilling experiences in those early days in the far north, particularly with the Indians of the interior of Alaska. He became an expert boatman and canoeist, running the rapids and practicing all the adeptness of the seasoned frontiersman. He remained with the fur company for many years and later carried the mail from Steilacoom to Olympia. About

1854 Mr. Benston took a donation claim of one hundred and sixty acres of land on the Puyallup river, near where now stands the town of Puyallup, which he proved up and then sold. He lived at Stony lake about a year and then moved to Muck creek, taking possession of a pre-emption claim of one hundred and forty-three acres on section 30, township 18, range 4. Here he devoted his attention to clearing the land, developed a good farm and there spent his remaining years, his death occurring December 6, 1900, at the age of seventy-nine'years. He is survived by his widow, who is still living on the homestead, at the advanced age of eighty-six years.

On June 22, 1859, Mr. Benston was married to Miss Sarah Davis, a native of Pierce county, the only child of Thomas Davis, a native of England, who came to Washington territory in 1838 and for many years was in the employ of the Hudson Bay Fur Company. Eventually he returned to England, where his death occurred. Tc Mr. and Mrs. Benston were born eleven children, namely: Ann, Isabel and Margaret are deceased; Minerva is the widow of Elmer Smith; Marion, James and Ellen are deceased; J Thomas; Edith, Almer and an infant are deceased. Mr. Benston was a man of strong character and sterling qualities, possessed a splendid physique and led a busy and useful life. Kindly and hospitable in manner, he commanded the esteem and respect of his fellowmen, his death being regarded as a great loss to the community.

J. Thomas Benston was married, July 31, 1901, to Miss Emma Afdem, a native of North Dakota, and a daughter of Charles and Olafine Afdem, both of whom were natives of Norway. They came to this country and located in Minnesota, later moving to North Dakota, where their deaths occurred. J. Thomas Benston has always lived on the old home place, which he has operated since sixteen years of age. He keeps a nice herd of dairy cows and about four hundred and fifty chickens, while his fields produce abundant crops of hay and grain. In 1921 he built a new house, modern in every respect, replacing the old house which was built in 1868 and was one of the first houses built of sawed lumber in Pierce county. To Mr. and Mrs. Benston have been born five children: Juanita, who graduated from the Lincoln high school in Tacoma and also took a course in a business college in that city; William, who graduated from high school and is now at home; Thelma, who graduated from high school, had one year at the State Normal School at Bellingham and is now finishing her normal course at Parkland College; Davis, who is now in high school; and Marie, who is in the public schools. Mr. Benston is a member of Tacoma Aerie, No. 3, Fraternal Order of Eagles. He served many years as a member of the school board of his district and Mrs. Benston is now serving in that capacity. They are interested in everything that relates to the welfare or advancement of their community and are deservedly popular throughout the circle of their acquaintance.

In the list of Pierce county's respected and successful professional men is found the name of Dr. Joseph F. Griggs, who has been engaged in active practice here for twenty years. In the midst of a most important and exacting professional life, he has been useful in the world's work, a man of well rounded character, sincere, devoted and loyal, eminently deserving the popularity which he enjoys among all classes of people. Joseph F. Griggs was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsyivania, August 27, 1871, and is a son of Joseph F. and Eliza B. (Brooks) Griggs, of whom the former was professor of Greek and Latin in the University of Pittsburgh. The mother was the daughter of Jeremiah Brooks, a prominent pioneer physician of that city.

'After completing his elementary studies in the public schools, Doctor Griggs entered the University of Pittsburgh, where he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and later was honored by that institution with his Master's degree. He then matriculated in the medical school of the University of Pennsylvania and was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1895, after which he spent six months in the Children's Seashore Hospital at Atlantic City, followed by a year as interne in the Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, thus gaining valuable experience. Returning to Pittsburgh, he entered upon the active practice of his profession and four vears later went to Peking, China, where for four years he had charge of the hospital of the Presbyterian Mission. In 1907 he came to Tacoma, where he has practiced continuously since, specializing in internal medicine and obstetrics and the pronounced success which has crowned his labors has given him marked prestige in i i and throughout this section of the state. In 1919 he and other phyeee St. Helen's Clinic, remodeling a earns at 704 St. Helen's avenue for . This enterprise has been very successtiul. : ae nt Ossie 10, 1908 Weta Griggs was united in marriage to Miss Alice Van Gorder, of Pittsburgh, and they are the parents of six children, namely: Martha, who is a graduate of Pomona College, and is, now at home; Rebecca, who is a graduate of Whitman College; Joseph, who is a student in the same institution ; Alice, who was graduated from Stadium high school in 1927; David Thurston; and Philip Lewis. Politically the Doctor has always been a stanch supporter of the republican party, though he has been too busy in his professional work to take active part in public affairs. He is a member of the Pierce County Medical Society, the Washington State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He also belongs to the Commercial Club and is an officer and director of the Tuberculosis League. . Possessing wide medical learning, embracing both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and at all times manifesting thoroughness .and sincerity in his work, he is an honor to his profession, and throughout this city and vicinity is held in high esteem by all.

Among those who have been actively and successfully identified with the lumber industry in the western part of Pierce county, specific mention should be made of Frank Betchard, Jr., of Roy, who is a worthy representative of one of the old and well known families of this locality. He was born in Allegan county, Michigan, on the 23d of September, 1873, and is a son of Frank and Katherine (Hessler) Betchard, the former a native of Switzerland and the latter of Berlin, Germany. The father came to the United States at the age of sixteen years and was married in Michigan when about twenty years of age. He engaged in farming during the greater part of his life, first in Michigan and then at Brainerd, Minnesota, where he remained a few years. In 1878 he removed to North Dakota, and later went to Miles City, Montana. In 1884 he came to Tacoma, Washington, and shortly afterward took up a homestead between Roy and McKenna, where he engaged in farming until about twenty years ago, since which time he has lived in Roy. His land was mostly covered with timber and he and his son cleared about forty acres of it, creating a good farm. He was literally a pioneer of the west, for in his various moves from the east he was always just in advance of the railroads. He was in Montana during the Custer massacre and was well acquainted with the Indians, with whom he had a number of unusual experiences, some not pleasant.

Frank Betchard, Jr., received his education in the schools of Brainerd, Minnesota, and Miles City, Montana, accompanying his father on his various moves. On the homestead in this county, he devoted himself to clearing the land and cultivating the soil, and in the meantime completed his education in the schools at Roy. He remained with his father until twenty-two years of age, when he was employed in the woods and at farm work in the vicinity of Shelton. Going to Tacoma, he obtained employment in John McAleer's dairy, where he remained eight years, and during four or five years of that time he ran a milk route. His health being bad, he returned home and later went back to Michigan for a few months. From there he went to British Columbia, operating a hotel at Greenwood about nine months, after which he was otherwise engaged, remaining in that province about three years. In 1900 he again came to Roy and, in partnership with Lee Hammersmith, leased a sawmill near McKenna. They operated the mill together for about seven years, and then Mr. Betchard bought his partner's interest. In 1910 he built a mill on the Milwaukee Railroad, east of Roy. In 1912 this was destroyed by fire but was immediately rebuilt and was operated continuously until 1921, when it was moved to its present location near Roy. Mr. Betchard makes a specialty of heavy timber and dimension stuff, though he also produces some finished lumber. He also owns and operates a railroad tie mill near by. He does his own logging, for which purpose he has eight miles of railroad, and his mill has a capacity of about thirty-five thousand feet of lumber per day. About sixty men are on the payroll. Mr. Betchard has devoted himself closely to his business and is enjoying a splendid measure of prosperity.

On January 22, 1911, Mr. Betchard was united in marriage to Miss Mary Petersen, who was born in the northern part of Norway and about thirty years ago came to the

United States, locating first in North Dakota, but removing to Washington about 1900. To Mr. and Mrs. Betchard have been born three children, but two died at birth. The other, Marie Katherine, was born February 6, 1914, and is now in school.

Mr. Betchard has taken a marked interest in local affairs and in the early days served four terms, and was elected to a fifth, as a member of the school board. He is identified with the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to Tacoma Consistory, A. A. S. R.; Afifi Temple of the Mystic Shrine; the Order of the Eastern Star; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and the Daughters of Rebekah. Mrs. Betchard also is a member of the Eastern Star and Rebekah orders, as well as the Royal Neighbors.

Among his early experiences, Mr. Betchard remembers that while tending some sheep near Miles City, Montana, his flock became scattered and it required a good deal of walking and the assistance of his dogs to get them together again. The old Sioux chief, Sitting Bull, with whom he was acquainted, gave him a pony to ride in the rounding up of his flock. Mr. Betchard and his father have been closely identified with the work of development in their section of the county and have been well rewarded for their efforts. They have in every respect proven splendid citizens of the community, whose interests they have had at heart, and throughout the range of their acquaintance they are held in the highest esteem.

Edward Hildebrandt

Tacoma, has been characterized by persistent and determined effort, especially during the early years of his independent business experience, when he met with many discouragements and obstacles, but his perseverance and determination eventually enabled him to gain the goal of success and today he stands among the prosperous and influential business men of Tacoma. He was born in Olympia, Washington, in 1888, one of triplets who blessed the union of William and Rosa Hildebrandt, who came to the coast in 1876, locating in Olympia, where the father engaged in contracting and building, which he carried on up to the time of his death, in 1897. The mother now lives in Tacoma. ' Edward Hildebrandt attended the public schools of Olympia and then took a course in a business college in Seattle. In 1902 he went to work for the American Can Company at Seattle, remaining there about one year, and then went to the Eureka Can Company, also of that city. He next took charge of the Seattle Can Company, with which concern he remained until 1912, after which he spent two years working for can companies in various parts of the United States, and thus gained much valuable experience. He then came to Tacoma and, in.1914, in partnership with his brother Harold, organized the Tacoma Can Company, with a cash capital of ninety dollars. They started in an upstairs room at 1722 Pacific avenue, where for 'two years they made cans by hand. By hard work and careful economy, they managed to get ahead and, in July, 1916, moved to 1903 Jefferson avenue, where they equipped a larger plant, installing their first machinery. In this move they suffered considerable delay and disappointment, as their machinery, which they had bought in the east, was caught in a landslide in the Panama canal, which held up delivery for a considerable time. At their new plant they first employed one boy to assist them but the business increased steadily and by 1919 they were employing twelve men. In that year they bought their present property and erected a substantial building, seventy-five by one hundred feet in size, in which they installed a full equipment of the best machinery obtainable, and increased their working force and their productive capacity in proportion. In 1925 Mr. Hildebrandt went to Seattle and bought the "general line" division of the Seattle Can Company, which he still operates, and in May, 1926, he returned to Tacoma and bought his brother's interest in the National Can Company, of which he is now president and treasurer, with William Ferguson as secretary. The company is now putting up an extensive addition to the plant, which will give them thirty-one thousand square feet of space. They make all kinds of cans of a general line, including paint, varnish, syrup, oil, peanut butter and coffee cans, and when the new plant is completed will enter extensively into the manufacture of lithographed cans also, and will employ fifteen men and from fifty to one hundred girls. The plant is operated by electric power and is in every way modern in its equipment. Mr. Hildebrandt has devoted himself indefatigably to the business and has designed a number of the best machines in the factory.

On December 8, 1923, Mr. Hildebrandt was united in marriage to Miss Viola Buth, who was born in Michigan, whence she was brought to Tacoma when two years old. She is the daughter of Henry and Henrietta Buth, both of whom still live in this city. Mr. Hildebrandt is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce, while his religious affiliation is with the Presbyterian church. Though his business affairs have made heavy demands on his time, he has not neglected his duty to his community and cooperates in all measures for the betterment of the city. He is a man of strong individuality and commands the respect and confidence of all who have in any way been associated with him.

William Strafford

One of the oldest and most highly respected residents of western Pierce county was William Strafford, whose death occurred March 22, 1927. He achieved noteworthy success as a farmer and until his death gave his personal attention to the operation of his splendidly improved and productive farm, near Roy. Mr. Strafford was born at Leeds, Yorkshire, England, on the 20th of November, 1841, and was a son of Robert and Martha (Faulding) Strafford, the former of whom fought under Wellington in the battle of Waterloo.

William Strafford was educated in the public schools of his native land and then learned the trade of machinist with the Kirkstall Forge Company, owned by Butler Brothers, who employed three thousand five hundred men. He followed his trade there until 1866, when he came to the United States, locating in Chicago, Illinois, where he formed a partnership with David Thomson and established a machine shop, which they ran until 1871, when it was destroyed in the great fire of that year. Mr. Strafford then went to Bloomington, Illinois, and for three years was employed at his trade in the shops of the Chicago & Alton Railroad, after which he traveled all over the southern states, working in machine shops. He then returned to Bloomington, where he worked for nine years, after which he went to Texas and was employed in railroad shops about four years. In 1887 Mr. Strafford came to Tacoma, Washington, and soon afterwards took up a homestead on section 12, township 16, range 2, his land being heavily covered with timber. After building a small house, he began clearing the land and when he had fifteen acres cleared he set out four hundred fruit trees. Later these were washed away by an overflow of the Nisqually river. In the middle '90s he bought forty acres adjoining his homestead, and later also bought two hundred and eighty acres on section 7, township 16, range 3. In 1903 Mr. Strafford went to Alaska and worked as a machinist at the Treadwell mines, and also installed pumps and machinery for a mining company on Douglas island. He remained in that territory nine years.

Mr. Strafford was married twice, first, in 1863, in England, to Miss Selena Dixon, and to them were born three children, William, Annie and Quintin, all of whom are living in the east. The mother of these children died in 1872 and in 1882 Mr. Strafford was married to Miss Annie Horsfall, who was born in Yorkshire, England, daughter of Thomas and Betty (Fletcher) Horsfall. To this union were born two children: Edgar, born at Bloomington, Illinois, is married and lives at Ryderwood, Washington. Mabel is the wife of Albert Templin, of Hart's Lake, Washington, and the mother of a daughter, Laurel Fay, born July 17, 1914. Mr. Strafford was one of the organizers of the Hart's Lake school district and served several years as a member of the school board. During all the years of his residence in this locality he manifested a deep interest in the public welfare, while his private life was such as to gain for him the unreserved confidence and esteem of his fellowmen.

Herman Kendle

Herman Kendle is one of the most public-spirited, progressive and successful residents of the Ohop valley and to him also belongs the distinction of being the first white man to settle in this valley and remain as a permanent resident. A Swede by the name of Anderson preceded him to the valley, but moved away a few years later. Mr. Kendle has not only prospered in his individual affairs but has taken an active and effective part in promoting enterprises which have contributed to the general welfare of the community. He was born on the 3d day of June, 1863, on the steamship "Gallert" on the North sea while his parents, Charles and Mary Kendle, were on their way to the United States. The father, who was a farmer, settled in Wisconsin, where he bought land, but of their present whereabouts the son knows nothing, as he lost track of them when he came west.

Herman Kendle was educated in a German school in Wisconsin, there being no English school in his district. When fifteen years old he went to Michigan, where he gained a knowledge of engineering, and eventually became foreman of a machine shop in Bessemer, Michigan. After living there several years, he went to Helena, Montana, where he operated a diamond drill in a mine for several months. In February, 1886, he came to Tacoma, Washington, and on May 24, 1886, took up a squatter's right to one hundred and sixty acres in section 16, township 16, range 4 east, in the Ohop valley, near Eatonville. The place was covered with timber and there were no roads leading to the tract. He first built a log house and then began clearing the land. He cleared about seventy acres and has since sold part of the land, being now the owner of eighty acres, sixty under cultivation. He keeps four cows and about twelve hundred White Leghorn hens, in the handling of which he has been more than ordinarily successful. Last winter in one pen of four hundred and forty-nine hens he secured a seventy-five per cent egg production, which is an unusual record. In 1916 Mr. Kendle erected a fine home, at a cost of four thousand dollars, but was so unfortunate as to have it destroyed by fire the next year. He has made many improvements on his farm, including nearly two miles of drain ditches, and raises splendid crops of hay, grain and potatoes. He is a member of the Washington Cooperative Poultry Association and a stockholder in the Telephone Company and in the Ohop Mutual Light and Power Company, a non-profit organization of farmers, which has been very successful in carrying out its purpose. For many years Mr. Kendle did road contract work and has constructed many miles of new road and built a number of bridges in this state. He is regarded as an expert timber cruiser and has done considerable work along that line.

In 1889 Mr. Kendle was married and has raised a family of seven children. He is strongly in favor of the best possible educational facilities and for thirty-three years rendered appreciated service as a member of the school board. He has also shown a deep interest in the prosperity of the Ohop valley and has personally located many homesteaders here, particularly in the early days. He is a member of Kapowsin Lodge, No. 230, I. O. O. F. Personally he is a man of cordial and friendly manner, possesses a kindly and generous nature, and his many excellent qualities of head and heart have gained for him the respect and esteem of the entire community.

Peter F. Finnigan

In the manufacturing circles of Tacoma a high place is held by the National Blower Pipe Company, of which Peter F. Finnigan is one of the owners. This enterprise was first established here by Frank A. Ricard in 1890 and was later taken over by Otto E. Resic, who sold the business to C. W. Williams. In 1912 Peter F. Finnigan and D. M. Maltby bought an interest in the business, and two years later they purchased Mr. Williams' interest. The plant was first located at South Sixteenth street and Tacoma avenue, but in 1915 was moved to its present location at 1129 St. Paul avenue, where the owners erected a factory building and installed the most improved and up-to-date equipment. They manufacture and sell anything made out of sheet metal, though specializing in blower and dust-collecting systems for mills and in heating and ventilating systems for buildings, taking contracts for designing, manufacturing and installing the work. They utilize about twelve thousand feet of floor space, employ from fifteen to twenty men, and their products are sold in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Canada. They also maintain a Seattle office, through which they derive a good deal of business. Messrs. Maltby and Finnigan are practical and enterprising in their business methods and their success has been gained as the legitimate fruitage of their sound business principles and the high quality of their oe ait M. Maltby was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and he received his education in the public schools of Iowa and Michigan. In 1907 he came to Tacoma and for seven years was in the employ of C. W. Williams, with whom he gained his technical erience, remaining with the concern as an employe until he became one of the cae of the oe Fraternally he is affiliated with the Masons and the Elks and he also has membership in the Tacoma Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. : ;

Peter F. Finnigan was born in Enumclaw, King county, Washington, his parents being Charles and Anna (Larkin) Finnigan, both natives of Ireland. They came to Washington in the early '70s and soon afterwards went to Alaska but later returned and took up a homestead at Enumclaw, which Charles Finnigan proved up in 1885. He died in 1904 and is survived by his widow, who resides in Seattle. Their son, Peter F. Finnigan, was reared on the home farm and secured his education in the public schools. In 1903 he went to work for H. W. Meyer and in the following year entered the employ of C. W. Williams, with whom he later became associated as a partner. He has devoted himself indefatigably to the interests of the business and is enjoying well deserved success. :

In 1914, in Tacoma, Mr. Finnigan was united in marriage to Miss Ethelwyn Edwards, a native of: England and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Edwards. Her mother is deceased, but her father still survives and now lives in Tacoma. To Mr. and Mrs. Finnigan have been born three children: Dayton, Maurice and Albert. Mr. Finnigan is a worthy exemplar of the teachings and purposes of the Masonic fraternity, to which he belongs, and also has membership in the Royal Arcanum and the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. He is a man of strong personality and agreeable manner, has a host of warm friends, and throughout the community in which he lives he is held in high esteem.

Frank D. Oakley

One of the ablest and most prominent members of the Tacoma bar is Frank v. Oakley, who has been engaged in the practice here for over twenty years, during which period he has been identified as counsel with many of the most important cases tried in the local courts, while as a legal adviser he enjoys an enviable standing.

Mr. Oakley was born in Huntley, McHenry county, Illinois, on the 25th of April, 1876, and is a son of A. R. and Anna Oakley, both of whom are deceased. He was reared at home and secured his preliminary education in the public schools. Later he attended the Northwestern University and the University of Michigan, after which he engaged in the practice of law at Chicago, Illinois, for about one and a half years. In 1905 Mr. Oakley came to Tacoma and has been actively engaged in professional work here continuously since. He has met with a very gratifying measure of success and is regarded as one of the most successful members of the Tacoma bar.

Mr. Oakley was united in marriage to Miss Elva Donahue, of Tacoma, and they have two children: Frances Mary and Virginia Joan. Politically Mr. Oakley is an active supporter of the republican party but has never sought office, the only public position held by him being that of a member of the state tax investigating commission in 1922. Fraternally he is a member of Tacoma Lodge, No. 22, A. F. & A. M., of which he is past master; Tacoma Chapter, R. A. M.; Ivanhoe Commandery, K. T.; Tacoma Consistory, A. A. S. R.; Afifi Temple of the Mystic Shrine, of which he was potentate during the years 1922-23; and Tacoma Lodge, B. P. O. E. He also belongs to the Pierce County Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association and the American Bar Association, the Chamber of Commerce, the Union Club and the Tacoma Country Club. Personally Mr. Oakley is a genial and companionable gentleman, popular among his associates and highly esteemed throughout the city where he lives.

EK. N. Davidson, president of the Pacific Compressed Spruce Products Company, of Tacoma, is devoting his efforts to the exploitation of a comparatively new product in the industrial world, and the success which has already attended the enterprise presages still greater advancement in the future, while the field is practically unlimited. Compressed spruce was first produced in the Pacific northwest in 1920, and basic patents were granted covering the products and process. The factory at

Taccma, which has been in operation for five years, is now running at full capacity and the demand for the products is increasing so rapidly that arrangements are being made for extending the size and capacity of the plant. The company specializes in making compressed spruce pulleys, which have many outstanding features not possessed by any other type of pulleys, among which are high frictional qualities, these pulleys possessing the highest known coefficient of friction; they are stronger than other types and will stand up under the severest conditions; they are lighter in weight than either cast iron, steel or paper pulleys, and they are of perfect balance, being safely run at the highest speeds. Their great superiority has created a nationwide demand for them and, to obviate heavy transportation charges, as well as to better serve the eastern territory, a new factory has been built at West Orange, New Jersey. This enterprise was first established in 1924 as the Compressed Spruce Products Company, and in 1926 the business was taken over by the present company, under the name of the Pacific Compressed Spruce Products Company, with E. N. Davidson as president; R. W. Montague, vice president, and H. A. Freed, secretary and treasurer. The company manufactures and sells its product, buying the raw lumber. About ten men are now employed and the factory, now seventy-two by one hundred and eight feet, will soon be greatly enlarged.

E. N. Davidson was born in Canton, Ohio, and is a son of C. F. and Mary E. Davidson, both of whom now live in: Portland, Oregon. He secured a good public school education, graduating from the Canton high school, and then studied at the Young Men's Christian Association and the Benson Polytechnic School at Portland. He learned the trade of a patternmaker and ran several pattern shops in Portland, after which he became interested in and served as engineer of the Laundry Equipment Company of Portland for two years. In March, 1926, he removed to Tacoma, and became identified with his present business, to which he is devoting himself with enthusiasm, for it is a proposition which undoubtedly holds great promise of future rowth. i Mr. Davidson is a member of the Masonic order in which he has taken the degrees of both York and Scottish rites, and is a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. He also belongs to the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. Though a resident of this city but a comparatively short time, he has made a marked impression in business circles as a man of great energy and executive ability, while personally he possesses those qualities which commend a man to the good favor of those with whom he comes in contact.

Oscar H. Swanson

Oscar H. Swanson is one of the prominent citizens of the Gig Harbor district whose activities have been in a large way identified with the general prosperity and progress of the community, while he has at the same time prospered in his own business affairs. Born in Sweden on the 27th of April, 1860, he is a son of O. A. and Carolina Swanson, both of whom were lifelong residents of that country. The father was a farmer, living on land which had been in the family for over two hundred years, and also was the owner of a general merchandise store. To him and his wife were born eight children: Oscar H.; Selma; Charlotte; Louise; Otto and Marie, who are deceased; one who died in infancy; and Alma.

Osear H. Swanson attended public schools in his native land and had two years of high school, after which he took a full course in a business college. He then became bookkeeper for the American and English consul there, with whom he remained a year, when he resigned and took a course in an art school at Gothenburg, Sweden. In 1881 he came to the United States and first located in Menominee, Michigan, where he remained for a short time and then went to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he engaged in business as a building contractor and painter until 1888, when he sold out and came to Washington and engaged in the same line of business in Tacoma. ; He was also in the real estate business for about two years. He followed contracting there until 1913, when he was burned out and, having but little insurance, sustained a heavy loss. Mr. Swanson then moved to Gig Harbor and bought seven acres of timber and stump land, on which no improvements had been made. He built a nice house, cleared off all of the land and has since been engaged in the poultry business, keeping about seven hundred and fifty hens, from which he derives a nice income. He raises plenty of green feed and has also planted alfalfa, which is doing well.

warehouse and receiving station at Gig Harbor, Mr. Swanson was employed as manager and superintendent of construction. He drew the plans for the new building, the first unit of which was fifty by one hundred feet in size, and which is substantially built, so that another story may be safely added if desired. Electricity is employed in the handling of feed, hay, straw and other supplies, all of which can be unloaded and outbound shipments loaded right from the building, which is located on the wharf. The association supplies its members with necessary feeds, hay, straw, flour and other supplies at a small margin over cost and handling charges. The new plant has been in operation eight months and has already shipped ten thousand, one hundred and sixty-seven cases of eggs and three hundred crates of poultry, while during the same period it has handled sixteen hundred tons of feed, including one hundred and forty tons the first month. Water transportation is used entirely and is adequate for all purposes.

In 1883, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. Swanson was united in marriage to Miss Christina Peterson, who was a native of Sweden, and to them was born a daughter, Mrs. Anna Thompson, who is the mother of one child, Marie. The wife and mother died in Tacoma in 1896, and in 1898 Mr. Swanson was married to Miss Aurora Swanson, who is a native of Minnesdta. She has been a worthy helpmate to her husband, assisting and encouraging him in every possible way, and is a popular member of the circles in which she moves. Mr. Swanson is a member of Tacoma Lodge, No. 59, K. P., in which he has passed through the chairs, and he was active in the building of the Pythian Home at Vancouver, Washington. He is a member of the board of directors of the Peninsular Light Company and is a member of the executive committee of the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce. He has a splendid record and is a man of outstanding personal qualities, so that he ranks deservedly high in the estimation of his fellowmen.

Dr. Claude H. Kinnear is numbered among the eminent and successful medical practitioners of Tacoma, where he has been located for more than three decades, during which time he has enjoyed not only a large and remunerative practice but has also won and retained a high place in public confidence and regard. His birth occurred in Lynchburg, Virginia, on the 15th of June, 1868, his parents being George A. and Margaret Ann (Fullerton) Kinnear, both of whom are deceased. The father was engaged in the hay and grain business and also conducted a grocery store.

Claude H. Kinnear attended the public schools in the acquirement of an education. During the period between 1884 and 1887 he was a cadet in the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Having determined upon the practice of medicine and surgery as a life work, he entered the medical department of the University of Virginia and completed his professional training in Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, from which institution he was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1889. He was then interne in the Jefferson Medical College Hospital for one year after which he returned to Lynchburg, Virginia, and engaged in the practice of his profession. From there he went to Buena Vista, Virginia, and later made his way to California. In October, 1896, he came to Tacoma, Washington, where he has practiced medicine to the present time. He was a doctor in the United States Indian service, on the Puyallup Indian reseryation, from 1896 to 1920, at the same time maintaining his private office in Tacoma. He has been more than ordinarily successful in the field of his chosen profession, being unusually accurate as a diagnostician, and his skill and ability have gained him high standing among his professional eslleai nae He is a member of the Pierce County Medical Society, of which he served as president in 1909 and 1910, the Washington State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. In the current year (1927) he is vice president of the Anti-Tuberculosis League of Pierce county, in the work of which he has taken an active and helpful part since its organization. During the period of the World war he was a member of the medical advisory board for the state of Washington.

has maintained a deep interest in public health affairs of moment. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the First Presbyterian church of Tacoma, while fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic order, belonging to Tacoma Lodge, No. 22, A. F. & A. M., of which he is a past master, and to the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He is also a member of the Commercial Club. He is affable in manner and popular with all classes, and ever stands ready to aid and encourage all laudable measures and enterprises for the general good. Because of his professional standing, his sterling character and his strong personality, he has gained a large personal following and is regarded as one of the representative citizens of his locality.

Alfred S. Johnson

Alfred S. Johnson is the head of one of the successful and steadily growing industrial concerns of Tacoma - the City Millwork Company, of East Eleventh street. He had long and valuable experience in the lumber and mill business before engaging in this enterprise and his record is one that reflects great credit on his technical knowledge and executive ability. Born in Massachusetts, he is a son of J. A. and Erika (Sjoblad) Johnson, of whom the former died in 1921, while the latter now lives in Tacoma.

The family moved to Connecticut in the early boyhood of Alfred Johnson and he secured his early education in the public schools of that state, later attending Ohio State University two years. He then came to Tacoma and in 1908 entered the employ of the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company, with which concern he was employed in various capacities until 1916, when he went into business on his own account, under the name of the City Millwork Company, having as a partner C. W. Thompson. The venture proved successful and its record during the subsequent ten years has been a commendable one. In 1920 Mr. Johnson's brother, Sidney J., was admitted to the company. The latter received his education in the public schools of Connecticut, also attended college; and came to the coast about 1910. He worked for awhile for the St. Paul-& Tacoma Lumber Company, and during the World war entered the service of the United States, heing assigned to the quartermaster department at Washington, D. C., while later he was transferred to the same department at Tacoma, where he remained until leaving the service. In 1924 the Johnson brothers: bought Mr. Thompson's interest in the City Millwork Company and have remained sole owners of the business. Their plant was destroyed by fire in 1920 but was immediately rebuilt and they are now well equipped for the manufacture of their products, which consist mainly of sash, doors, mouldings, detailed mill work and similar products. They buy kiln-dried lumber, practically all fir, and employ fifteen men in the mill, utilizing about twenty-five thousand feet of floor space. Their work is of the highest quality and their business methods have gained for them the confidence of all who deal with them. Alfred S. Johnson is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Royal Arcanum, the Lions Club, the Fircrest Golf Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He is a man of estimable personal qualities and strong individuality and as his life has been controlled by right principles, he commands the esteem and good will of all who know him.

John Althen

One of the best improved and most productive river bottom farms in Pierce county is that owned and operated by John Althen, in the northern part of the county. Mr. Althen is an able and competent farmer, is progressive in his ideas and makes use of the best machinery and other equipment, so that he produces the maximum results at a minimum of expense and effort, and enjoys an enviable reputation among his fellow farmers. He was born in the Rhine district of Germany, on the 17th of February, 1859, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Mueller) Althen, both of whom were lifelong residents of that locality. They were the parents of four children, John; Sophie; Elizabeth, who lives in California; and Fred, who is deceased.

John Althen secured a good education in the public schools of his native land and in 1873 came to the United States, locating in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1881 he went to North Dakota and took up a homestead in Ransom county, proved up on ie property and lived there until October 1, 1886, when he came to Tacoma and resnre employment in a butcher shop, where he remained until 1892, when he leased a ee ranch at Orting, to the operation of which he devoted his attention until 1900. e then bought ninety acres of bottom land on section 31, township 20, range 4, nes Alderton, nearly all of the land being covered with logs, stumps and brush. After building a good house and barn, he entered upon the task of clearing the place, - a job of no mean proportions, and now has between sixty-five and seventy-five acres in cultivation. During the early years here he successfully conducted a dairy and also had thirty-five acres in hops. He now has thirty acres in red raspberries, six acres in asparagus, two and a half acres in blackberries and three acres in rhubarb. He employs a large force of men during the summer season, having good living accommodations for the help, and is realizing a very desirable profit from the ranch.

On November 26, 1901, Mr. Althen was united in marriage to Miss Frances A. Muehler, also a native of Germany, and a daughter of Carl F. and Laura L. (Hunger) Muehler, both of whom were born and reared in Saxony. They came to the United States in 1870, settling at Orting, Pierce county, where the father took up a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres. He cleared most of the land of the heavy timber which encumbered it and there he spent practically the remainder of his life, dying in Tacoma in 1912. The mother passed away in 1904. They had six children: Max, deceased; Mrs. Agnes Huth, of Tacoma; Otto, who lives at Orting; Mrs. Sidonia: Otto, of Tacoma; Frances; and Alvin, who lives in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Althen have a daughter, Frances Marie, born June 2, 1911, now in high school. In 1913 Mr. and Mrs. Althen made a trip to Germany to visit their respective former homes and had a very enjoyable time. Mr. Althen is a.member of State Lodge No. 68, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, in Tacoma. Possessed of wide information 'and sound views on public questions, he is a man of large influence in his community and by his fellowmen is regarded as one of the leading farmers of his locality.

Peterson Brothers

One of the leading wood, grain and feed stores in Tacoma is that. of Peterson Brothers, at 1002-4 South K street. During the third of a century that it has been in existence here the firm has enjoyed not only splendid material success but also the confidence of the public and is today one of the important concerns of this. city. John and Peter Peterson were born and reared in Sweden, where they secured their education in the public schools. In 1887 they came to the United States, locating first in Pennsylvania, where they remained for a few months, after which they went to Minnesota, spending a year and a half in St. Paul and Minneapolis. They went to Seattle, Washington, soon after the great fire of 1889, remaining there about a year and a half, during which they were employed on construction work. In 1891 they came to Tacoma and for a' few years were employed at construction work, including the new courthouse. During the hard times of that period they built a eabin and five men "batched". in it for about seven months. In 1894 the Peterson brothers bought some wood, which they cut and sold and-thus began their independent business career. For the first ten years they were located at 1102 South Yakima street. In 1896 they added grain and feed lines and organized the partnership of Peterson Brothers. They remained at that location until 1906, when they moved to their present location, being one of the first business houses on K street. They rented quarters for a time, but later, urged by the necessity for larger space, they bought land and erected the building which they still occupy. .The company is now incorporated as Peterson Brothers, with John Peterson as president; Peter Peterson, vice president; R. N. Peterson, treasurer; and Bruce Swanson, secretary. They still handle some wood but deal mainly in hay, grain and mixed feeds, the latter being of their own mixing and put out under the trade name of Peterson's Primrose poultry and dairy mixed feeds. They have a mill at Thirtieth and Wilkeson streets, where they do their own grinding and mixing and they also maintain their wood yard there, their building being one hundred and twenty-five by one hundred and twenty-five feet in size. They do both a wholesale and retail business and have two traveling salesmen. _The Peterson brothers are also financially interested in the West Coast Chair

In 1910 John Peterson was united in marriage to Miss Frieda Olson and they now have five children, namely, Agnes, Harold, Ruth and Ruby (twins) and Arnold, all of whom were born in Tacoma. Peter Peterson was married, in 1895, to Miss Annie Westburg and they are the parents of three children: Emily, the wife of Clarence W. Johnson, who is with the Bank of Commerce, at Everett, Washington; R. N., who is treasurer of Peterson Brothers; and Hugo A., who is a public accountant.

The Peterson brothers belong to the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce and are members of the Swedish Mission tabernacle, of which Peter is a trustee and John was formerly treasurer for many years. They have proven themselves worthy citizens of their adopted country, have been loyal to our national institutions and have consistently supported every measure calculated to advance the public welfare. Their success in material affairs has been the legitimate result of their persistent and determined efforts, backed by sound judgment and courage, and they well deserve the excellent place which they hold in public esteem throughout the community.

One of the highly esteemed residents of Pierce county is J. B. DeWaide, who, after an active and successful business career, is now living retired in Tacoma. He was born in Liege, Belgium, October 29, 1864, and in 1870, at the age of six years, was brought to the United States. On attaining mature age, he located in Kansas, where he lived a number of years and eventually opened an agricultural implement and feed store in Concordia, that state, which he operated for several years, and during that period also ran a restaurant. He then became a traveling salesman for the Mitchell-Lewis Hardware Company, dealers in farm implements, and in 1888 came to Orting, Washington, working out from that point about a year. He then returned to Kansas, where he lived until 1903, although during this period he was still a traveling salesman, Washington being on his regular route. In 1903 he brought his family to this state, locating at Puyallup, where. they lived two years. In 1904 he bought thirty acres of land on section 16, township 20 north, range 4 east, the only improvement on which was an old Indian shack, the land having been but slightly cleared. He cleared the land and established a dairy, in connection with which he raised good crops of hay, grain and potatoes. Later he planted the land to strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, in the raising of which he met with pronounced success. In 1914 he built a fine, modern house on the ranch, and continued to live there until about 1921, when he retired from active affairs and moved to Tacoma, where he now lives. He was married to Migs Marie Adele Garnier, who also was born in Liege, Belgium, March 6, 1867, and came to the United States in 1881. Her death occurred in Tacoma, November 14, 1922. To this worthy couple were born four children, namely: George, who lives in Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Julia Dalton, of Puyallup; Leonard, who lives in the east; and H. B., who now lives on the home ranch.

H. B. DeWaide attended the public schools at Firwood, was graduated from the Lincoln high school in Tacoma and then studied one year in the College of Puget Sound. In 1921 he leased his father's ranch, which he operated alone for three years, at the end of which time his sister, Mrs. Dalton, took over one-half of the place. He now has eleven and a half acres in berries and is ably and successfully carrying forward the work so well begun by his father here. He is a careful and painstaking farmer, doing well whatever he undertakes, and his record since taking over the, ranch has earned for him the respect and good will of his fellow citizens.

On September 3, 1924, Mr. DeWaide was united in marriage to Miss Karen Marie Peterson, who was born in Seattle, a daughter of Andrew and Karen Margaret (Albinison) Peterson, both of whom were natives of Copenhagen, Denmark. The father came to the United States about 1888 and was married in Seattle in 1897. He ran a store in Seattle for a number of years and then bought a thirty-acre farm at Enumclaw, Washington, where he lived until his death, which occurred January 29, 1919. The mother is still living. They were the parents of two children, Lillie, the wife of E. V. Bennett, of Tacoma, and Mrs. DeWaide. Mr. and Mrs. DeWaide have two sons, Harold, Jr., born October 20, 1925, and Robert E., born March 30, 1927. Mr. DeWaide is a member of Puyallup Lodge No. 1450, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He and his father were charter members of the Puyallup and Sumner Berry Growers' Association, in the success of which he has maintained a deep interest. In fact he has shown a commendable disposition to cooperate with his fellow citizens in all measures for the improvement of the locality in any way. Cordially responsive to all social claims, he and his wife are extremely popular among their associates and are well liked by all with whom they have come in contact.

Henry Herbert Day

The oldest jewelry establishment in Tacoma is that conducted by Henry Herbert Day, who was formerly at 1139 Broadway but is now located at 300 Fidelity building, and it has also for many years been regarded as one of the most reliable stores in its line in the city, due to the good management and fair dealing of the proprietor. Mr. Day was born in Exeter, Scott county, Illinois, on the 20th of January, 1857, and is a son of D. D. and Sarah (Armitage) Day. .His father was a farmer in Illinois and also was interested in mercantile affairs. Later he moved to Wisconsin, where he took up a homestead and developed a good farm, and there also he engaged in merchandising.

Henry H. Day secured his educational training in the public schools and an academy. He then learned the jewelry business and in an early day went to Bismarck, South Dakota, engaging in the jewelry business for himself. He was successful and conducted the business there until March, 1889, when he came to Tacoma and established a jewelry store, which he has run continuously to the present time, a period of thirty-seven years. His business has kept pace with the growth of the city, and he has always commanded his full share of the trade of the city and surrounding country. He carries an exceptionally fine line of goods and is courteous and accommodating to all who enter his store.

In 1880 Mr. Day was united in marriage to Miss Emma Lowell of Wisconsin. For many years Mr. Day has been an active member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, being a member of Tacoma Lodge, No. 22, of which he is a past master; Tacoma Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, which he served two terms as high priest; Ivanhoe Commandery, No. 4, Knights Templar, of which he is a past commander. He has been highly honored in the York Rite, having served as grand commander of Knights Templar of the state of Washington in 1919-20, and he also belongs to Tacoma Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, in which he was honored with the thirtythird and last degree in Freemasonry on March 18, 1908. In appreciation and recognition of his splendid services as grand commander, he was, on June 7, 1920, presented with a grand commandery jewel. In his political views Mr. Day is independent, voting for the men whom he considers best qualified for the offices they seek regardless of party lines. His record here is too familiar to the people of his city to require any fulsome encomium, but suffice to say that he has always stood for the best things in community life, supporting those measures which have been calculated to advance the public welfare and the prosperity and progress of the city. Hospitable and charitable, kindly and generous, he has by his consistent and worthy life won the sincere respect at esteem of his fellowmen and is regarded as one of the representative citizens of

Frank Allen

Frank Allen, one of the successful farmers and highly respected citizens of northwestern Pierce county, is operating a fine farm near Artondale. He has long been a resident of this county and has had an active part in its development, having devoted his efforts to clearing the land which his father entered, developing a good farm. During the years he has faithfully performed the duties of citizenship and is today secure in the esteem and confidence of his fellowmen. Frank Allen was born in Scott county, Minnesota, on the 22d of January, 1865, and is a son of Joseph F. and Rosella (Squires) Allen, both of whom were born at Skowhegan, Maine. In 1878 they settled in Portland, Oregon, where they lived a short time, and then went to Kalama, Washington, where the father was employed in the Northern Pacific Railroad shops about a year. When the shops were moved to Tacoma he went there bought a lot and built a house. After living there two years, he took up a home- stead of one hundred and twenty acres on section 14, township 21, range 1. It was necessary to blaze a road through to the land, which was densely covered with timber, and then he set to work to clear the place. In this he was greatly assisted by his sons, while he continued to work in the railroad shops. In the course of time a good farm was created and the father continued to live there until his death, which occurred in June, 1913, the mother passing away in 1920. They were the parents of nine children: Mrs. Mary Christie, who lives in Iowa; Samuel and Fremont, deceased ; Frank; Walter, Preston and Edward, who are deceased; Mrs. Laura Kimball; and one who died in infancy.

Mr. Allen was educated in the public schools of Tacoma and then turned his attention to clearing his father's ranch, and also worked in logging camps. Later, when the homestead was divided, he received forty acres, on which stood the old home and other farm buildings, receiving these in view of the fact that he had remained at home and had done most for the parents in caring for and improving the place. Twenty acres of his land are in cultivation, the principal crops being hay and potatoes, and he also keeps about six hundred hens, which have proven a profitable investment. He is devoting himself closely to the operation of the place and is numbered among the progressive and enterprising farmers of his section of the county.

On January 29, 1905, Mr. Allen was united in marriage to Miss Anna Russell, a native of Texas and a daughter of J. J. and Nannie Bell (Coldwell) Russell, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Kentucky. Mr. Russell came to Gig Harbor in 1900 and bought a farm, on which he lived until his death in 1903. The mother is still living. They were the parents of seven children, as follows: Mrs. Eulah Simpson, a widow; Richard; Mrs. Ophelia Bale, deceased; Anna; Mrs. Essa Shackleford; Mrs. Mabel Novak, a widow, who lives in Gig Harbor; and Calvin, in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Allen are the parents of three children, Marshall, Eloise and Estelle, all of whom were born and are now on the homestead. Mr. Allen has never held public office, but has maintained a deep interest in everything relating to the welfare and progress of his community. His father was postmaster of Artondale fifteen years, the office being located on his farm. The son is a man of kind!y and hospitable disposition, friendly in manner and of sterling integrity in motive and action, by reason of which qualities he commands the respect of the entire community.

Calvin J. Carr

Calvin J. Carr, owner and manager of Cave, Inc., at 931 Broadway, where he is conducting one of the leading confectionery establishments of Tacoma, is a native of this city, having been born here in 1879, son of. Howard and Elizabeth (Bradley) Carr, the latter still living in Tacoma. Howard Carr, who died in 1892, was one of the pioneers of Tacoma, having come here in the late '60s, and took a leading part in the establishment of the place, having platted the townsite. To him and his wife were born six children and his death threw the burden of their rearing and education on the widowed mother, who nobly performed her task.

Calvin J. Carr secured his education in the public schools of Tacoma, in addition to which he took a course in a business college and did a good deal of studying at night. In young manhood he entered local politics and became connected with county offices, serving in various capacities for fourteen years. In 1912 he was elected county treasurer, in which office he served until 1916. He then became associated with his brother, Howard Carr, Jr., in the lumber business at Lake Kapowsin, in which he remained engaged until 1921, when the lumber plant was destroyed by fire. In 1922 he entered the field service of the United States treasury department, where he remained one year. He is now owner and manager of Cave, Ine, in which connection he has built up a profitable and growing confectionery business, which he ably directs.

Mr. Carr has been married twice, first, in 1900, to Miss Mary Leo, and they had a son, Roy E., who is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and is now a junior lieutenant in the navy. In 1907 Mr. Carr was married to Miss Emma M. Marschke, who was born in Wisconsin, a daughter of August and Agnes Marschke, who became early settlers of Buckley, Washington. Both died in 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Carr are the parents of a son, Maxwell, who is now a student in high school. Mr. Carr is a member of Evergreen Lodge, No. 51, A. F. and A. M., in which he has passed through the chairs; Tacoma Commandery, K. T.; Tacoma Consistory,

A. A. S. R.; Afifi Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., and has been for a number of years an active member of the Shrine Patrol. He also belongs to Tacoma Lodge, B. P. O. E. Quiet and unobtrusive in manner, yet cordial and friendly among his associates, he possesses to a marked degree the qualities of good. citizenship and gives hearty cooperation in all movements for the benefit of his city or county, and enjoys to a marked degree the esteem of his fellowmen.

Henry M. Hoit

The success which has crowned the business career of Henry M. Hoit is the legitimate outcome of the persistent and well directed efforts which he has put forth. He is'a man of indomitable industry, a good manager and conducts his business according to the highest commercial ethics, so that he has well merited his prosperity. Born in Kansas, he is a son of George W. and Elizabeth C. Hoit, both of whom 'died in Tacoma.:

Henry M. Hoit secured his education in the public schools of Chicago, to which city the family had moved, and in 1888 they came to Tacoma, where the father be- 'came a contractor and builder, and to this line of business the son also devoted his attention for awhile. He then went east of the mountains and for about twelve years was engaged in raising apples. He then sold out there and came back to Tacoma where he spent a year in rest. In October, 1921, he took over his present business, which he is operating under the name of the Hoit Box Company. This enterprise was established in 1901 by James Swalwell, at Twenty-first and A streets, being subsequently moved to its present location at 3001 South Steel street. Three floors, aggregating about four thousand two hundred square feet of space, are occupied by the business, the products of which consist mainly of cigar, vanity and medicine boxes, as well as toys and other goods, all of which are manufactured by special machinery. The output is shipped throughout the northwest and to California and Alaska, and the business has enjoyed a steady and healthy growth.

Mr. Hoit has been married twice, first, in 1910, to Miss Lea I. Burlin, who is deceased, and to them was born a son, Harland, who is now in school. In 1926 Mr. Hoit married Miss Jane Reid, whose parents are deceased. Mr. Hoit is a member of the Presbyterian church and also belongs to the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce. He is a man of splendid character and throughout the community he commands confidence and respect.

Augustus Gardella

Among the enterprising and successful pioneers and farmers in the South Prairie section of Pierce county, the late Augustus Gardella attained a prominent place. He was born in Genoa, Italy, where he was reared and educated, and in 1856 came to the United States, locating in Pennsylvania, where he lived until 1869 and engaged in business as a lumber contractor. In 1869 he came to Pierce county, stopping in Tacoma, at which time there were but four houses in the village. For awhile he worked for Ezra Meeker on a hop ranch, and he also leased a ranch at North Puyallup, where he gave his attention to raising hops. He then bought one hundred acres _of the old Isaac Woolery donation claim, between Puyallup and Sumner, on which he ran a dairy and raised hops but later sold that place. In 1879 he bought two hundred and forty acres of land. In 1899 Augustus Gardella bought what was known as the Marion Meeker place of one hundred and thirty acres, also eighty acres known as the Clark place, and it was here that he died. Part of his land belongs to some of the family at present. He also bought and sold several other ranches in the Puyallup valley. He was one of the organizers of the Farmers' Cooperative Creamery at Sumner, which he later bought and operated himself. A man of enterprising spirit and keen discernment in practical affairs, he met with well merited success and' remained actively engaged in business affairs until shortly prior to his death, which occurred October 24, 1914. While living in the Keystone state Mr. Gardella was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Adams, who was born in Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, and whose death occurred July 3, 1919. To them were born five children: Mary, who is the wife of George M. Lee, of Tacoma; Frank; Melissa, who is the wife of Grant Rogers, of Bellingham, Whatcom county, this state, and has two children, Hughes A. and Dollymae; Sento, who is engaged in farming near Sumner; and Etta, deceased.

Frank Gardella attended the public schools of Pierce county and remained at home, assisting in the improvement and operation of the farm. He has always devoted his attention to farming, and in 1920 he bought fifty-six and a half acres of the old Drake homestead, on section 14, township 19, range 5. About forty acres is under cultivation, the principal products being hay, potatoes and root crops. He keeps twelve good dairy cows and two good draft horses and maintains the place at the highest standard of improvement, being very successful in its operation.

On August 2, 1899, Frank Gardella was married to Miss Mary Nemeyer, who is a native of Iowa and daughter of William and Rebecca Nemeyer, the former a native of Prussia, Germany, while the latter was born in Ohio. Mr. Nemeyer came to the United States in 1845, settling first in New Jersey, whence he later went to Illinois, where he engaged in farming. At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in the Union army and served faithfully until the close of the war. He then came to Washington and homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres of land near Orting. He died at Seattle, January 27, 1907, and is survived by his widow. They became the parents of nine children: William S.; Emma; George and Edward, who are deceased; Mary; Evaline; Sydney; and Raymond and Bessie, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Gardella have three children: Gladys, who was born at Sumner and is at home; Harry, who is married and has three children, Jerry, Harry and Robert; and Vera, who is the wife of H. E. Chopic and the mother of three children, Frank, Margaret and Vera. Mr. Gardella has always taken a deep interest in the general welfare of his community and served two years as a member of the town council at Sumner. He has been a strong advocate of good roads and schools. He is a member of Sumner Camp. No. 543, Woodmen of the World, and he and his wife belong: to Sumner Lodge, No. 250, Women of Woodcraft. He is a man of sterling qualities of head and heart, and has stood consistently for the best things in the life of the community, and is deservedly popular among his fellowmen.

John E. Manley

One of the most active lumber firms in Pierce county is the Manley, Mcore Lumber Company, with mill at Fairfax, Washington, and sales offices in the Bankers Trust building, Tacoma. John E. Manley, the secretary and treasurer of the company has devoted his activities to it from its organization in 1907, and he attributes. its success to the fidelity and earnest cooperation of those associated with him.

Born in Wisconsin in 1876, Mr. Manley is a son of Thomas and Margaret (Murphy) Manley, both of whom were natives of Ireland, from which country the father came when nineteen years of age, while the mother was brought here in babyhood. After completing his elementary education in the public schools of his native state, John E. Manley entered the law school of the University of Minnesota and was graduated in 1899. He went to Seattle later in the same year and for two years was in the law office of John P. Hartman of that city. Before entering college he had been connected with the lumber business in Wisconsin, and after spending two years in Mr. Hartman's office again turned his attention to the lumber business, werking for Morrison, Merrill Lumber Company at Cheyenne, Wyoming. He remained there, however, for only a short time, and returned again to Washington, taking up his residence at Tacoma, and becoming associated with the McArthur Lucas Lumber Company, which ccncern operated a planing mill and re-manufacturing plant. The planing mill was subsequently sold and the company continued in the wholesale lumber business. under the name of the Lucas Lumber Company. ;

In 1907 Mr. Manley, in conjunction with R. D. Moore and August Von Boecklin,. organized the Manley, Moore Lumber Company, which took over and operated a small sawmill at Arline, near South Prairie, Washington. This mill was operated until 1910, when it was sold to the Merrick Robb Lumber Company, and the Manley, Moore Lumber Company purchased a large tract of timber in the vicinity of Fairfax and started the construction of a new mill at that point. The mill started operation in September, 1910, and has been in almost continuous operation since that time.

Mr. Moore has had entire charge of the operation, including the sawmill, logging railroad, and logging camps, and Mr. Manley has handled the sales office at Tacoma. The output of the mill is shipped by rail throughout the middle west and into the far east, and since the opening of the Canal, much of it has moved through Tacoma to Atlantic coast cities,

Mr. August Von Boecklin, the president of the company, passed away suddenly in May, 1926, and the business has continued under the management of Mr. Moore and Mr. Manley. His association with Mr. Moore and Mr. Von Boecklin was always most harmonious, each one feeling that harmony within the organization was the foundation of successful operation, and since Mr. Von Boecklin's death, it has been the aim of Mr. Manley and Mr. Moore to continue the business along the same lines.

In 1904, in Tacoma, Mr. Manley was united in marriage to Miss Rose Henriot, who was born at Cowlitz Prairie, Lewis county, Washington, a daughter of Joseph and Marie Henriot. Her parents came across the plains in 1860 and located on Cowlitz Prairie, where they spent the remaining years of their lives. To Mr. and Mrs. Manley, has been born a son, Joseph Henriot, who is now a student in the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. They also have an adopted daughter, Margaret WHileen, whose family name was Saxe.

Mr. Manley is a member of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, the Lumber Association, the Lumbermen's Club and the Knights of Columbus. He is a man of progressive tendencies, energetic and up-to-date in his methods and ideals, and in the business circles of Tacoma has attained high standing, commanding the respect and confidence of all who have had dealings with him.

Franz Mahncke

In the death of Franz Mahncke, which occurred March 3, 1925, the city of Tacoma lost one of its most valued citizens. The latter part of his life, covering over forty years, was spent here and during that time he was not only successful in material affairs but he took an active and effective part in the general progress of his community. Always quiet and unostentatious in manner, he nevertheless left the strong impress of his individuality upon all whom he met, and he enjoyed to a marked degree the confidence and respect of those who knew him.

Mr. Mahncke was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, in 1859, and secured his education in the public schools of his native country. He then mastered the watchmaking trade, and afterward went to England, where he learned the English language, remaining in that country two years. At the end of that time he came to the United States, going direct to Wisconsin, where he had relatives living, and remained there until 1883, when he came to Tacoma. A brother, Henry Mahncke, had located in Tacoma in 1882, at which time the population of the place was about twenty-five hundred, and soon afterward he bought the corner at Eleventh and Pacific streets where now stands the Washington building, paying two thousand dollars for the land. There he ran the first bakery in Tacoma, in which he met with fine success, so that in 1892 he was able to erect a business block, called the Berlin building. In the construction of that building, he paid three dollars and a half a thousand for brick and six dollars a thousand for common lumber. The evidence of his prosperity lies in the fact that at that time he was the fourth largest taxpayer in the county. He took an active part in local affairs and was a charter member of the Commercial Club, now the Chamber of Commerce. He was more or less of a speculator and met with some reverses, but on the whole was successful and has now retired from active business and is living at Longbranch, Washington.

It was he who induced his brother, Franz Mahncke, to come to Tacoma in 1883. When Franz arrived here he entered the employ of Davis, the jeweler, at Twelfth street and Pacific avenue. About one and a half years later he bought Mr. Davis out and thereafter ran the business under his own name. His first store had a frontage of twelve feet, and in this small room he carried a comparatively small stock. In 1897 he bought the three-story building, with a twenty-five foot frontage, at 914 Pacific avenue, for which he paid eighteen thousand dollars. This larger store he equipped in a modern way, and the business was conducted there until 1922, when it was moved to its present location at 919 Broadway, being now one of the leading jewelry stores in Tacoma. In 1920 the business was taken over by hi illi : is sons, William G. and Louis A. Mahncke, who are now conducting it. ' %

Mr. And Mrs. Franz Mahncke

Mr. Mahncke was a charter member of the Commercial Club and was one of the first one hundred members of Tacoma Lodge, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He was a man of candid and straightforward manner, was fair in all his dealings, and during the years of his residence here he commanded to a marked degree the confidence Bees fellowmen, for he had exemplified in his life the highest qualities of citizenship.

In October, 1885, Mr. Mahncke went back to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and was united in marriage to Miss Emma Krull, also a native of Germany, from which country she came to Wisconsin, at our subject's request, to be married. Mrs. Mahncke now lives at Longbranch. To their union were born six children: William G. and Louis A., who are mentioned in separate personal sketches on other pages of this work; and four who died in infancy, all being born in Tacoma.

Herman Fuchs

Herman Fuchs, who operates the Tacoma Dairy, at 1802 East Twenty-seventh street, Tacoma, is another one of the sons of Switzerland who have achieved distinctive success since coming to this country, and he is now one of the leading milk dealers in this city. He is a son of John Fuchs, who never left his native land, and in Switzerland the son was reared and educated. In 1898 he emigrated to the United States, coming at once to Tacoma. For a time he worked for the old Oakland Dairy and subsequently engaged in business for himself, he and Frank Moser buying the Tacoma Dairy, which had been established in 1901 near South Tacoma. They remained there a few years, and then Mr. Fuchs moved to Bay street and the cows were taken to the Lacey farm, near Puyallup. Mr. Fuchs looked after the dairy business at Bay street, while his partner operated the dairy farm. They thus continued until 1918, when the cows were sold and the partnership was dissolved, Mr. Fuchs buying the business. He had moved from Bay street to East Twenty-seventh street, where he remained until erecting his present fine building at his present location, where he is well prepared to handle his business, having up-to-date equipment and machinery. He manufactures cottage cheese and ice cream, and is devoting his attention to the milk business. He buys all his milk, pasteurizes it and retails it through the city, having eight wagons and selling about one thousand gallons of milk daily. The new building is seventy-five by one hundred and twenty feet in size and fourteen people are employed, while the business, under the careful and judicious management of Mr. Fuchs, has grown to be one of the leading enterprises in its line in Tacoma.