Spokane, Washington - History, 1912 (part 13 of 22)

Lee Odgers

Lee Odgers, editor and manager of the Davenport Tribune, the only democrat paper in Lincoln county, is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the capable newspaper men of the county. He was bom in Otoe county, Nebraska, on October 16, 1882, and is a son of the late James and Laura May (Harper) Odgers. His father, who was a native of Cornwall, England, upon his arrival in this country first located in Lambertville, New Jersey, removing from there in 1868 to Otoe county, Nebraska. Here he resided until 1888 when he came to Washington, first locating in Douglas county, where he served as commissioner of the United States Circuit Court. In 1891 he was joined by his family from Nebraska. He subsequently became associated with G. K. Reed in laying out the towns of Almira, Hartline and Coulee City, acquiring extensive realty holdings in this locality. Newspaper work next engaged his attention and he founded the Almira Journal and the Coulee City News, while in 1900 he came to Davenport and founded the Tribune, in the publication of which he was engaged until his death on the 5th of December, 1908.

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The school days of Lee Odgers began in his native state, the education there acquired being supplemented by further study in the public schools of Douglas county, Washington, after which he returned to finish in the higher institutions of Nebraska. After laying aside his text- books he entered a jewelry store in Coulee City, where the family was residing at that time, and spent two years in learning the trade. At the expiration of that period he turned his attention to newspaper work, becoming associated with his father in the publication of the Coulee City News. He continued to be connected with this journal until they disposed of it, when he came to Davenport and gave his assistance in founding and editing the Tribune, which he has conducted alone ever since the death of his father. He has proven himself well qualified for the work he has undertaken by the excellent paper he is editing and the capable manner in which he conducts his business. He is an ambitious and energetic young man, who devotes the columns of his paper to the enthusiastic support of every progressive movement or public enterprise launched in the town, to the interests of which he is ever most loyal. His upright principles and high ideals are to be recognized in his editorials where he fearlessly espouses every cause he deems to be right, regardless of the trend of public opinion.

Mr. Odgers is unmarried and makes his home with his widowed mother and brother Carl, who has not yet completed his education. Fraternally he is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of United Workmen, and the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. In his political views he is a democrat, and ever gives the support of his paper to the candidates and principles of his party. He takes an active interest in municipal affairs and was elected city clerk on the 1st of December, 1904, and on the first of the following January assumed the responsibilities of the office, of which he has ever since been the incumbent, the length of his term bespeaking the efficiency of his service. Mr. Odgers is held in high esteem in both the political and commercial circles of the town, by reason of his many fine personal qualities as well as the rare business sagacity he has displayed in the conduct of his affairs.

Jay P. Graves

The men in the world who take the initiative are comparatively few, the vast majority being content to follow in the footsteps which others have marked out. Occasionally, however, there are found men with the pioneer spirit who advance beyond their fellows and in new and untried conditions find the opportunities of success. Of this class Jay P. Graves is a splendid representative and the salient characteristics of his life and of his work have constituted not only effective forces in the attainment of his personal success, but also important factors in the development of the great northwest. He was bom in St. Marys, Illinois, June 27, 1859, a son of John J. and Orrilla Landon (Berry) Graves, of St. Marys, Hancock county, Illinois. The ancestral line is traced back to Captain Thomas Graves, who settled at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1608, having crossed the Atlantic on the William and Mary, the second ship to make the voyage. He took a leading part in the affairs of the colony and was a member of the first house of burgesses assembling at Jamestown in June, 1619. This was the first legislative assembly in America and on the monument erected to commemorate that event the name of Captain Thomas Graves appears. The family were "landed gentry" and continued to reside in Accomac county, Virginia, until the close of the Revolutionary war, when the great-grandfather of Jay P. Graves removed to Boone county, Kentucky, where he had a land grant for services rendered the continental government. In his honor Graves county in that state was named. His son. Major Reuben Graves, of Boone county, Kentucky, grandfather of Jay P. Graves, served in the War of 1812 and was a major in Colonel Johnson's regiment during the Indian wars, leading the charge of the troops against the red men at the battle of Tippecanoe. He secured the tomahawk of the famous Indian chief, Tecumseh, and it is still in the possession of the Graves family. He also served with distinction in the Mexican war. He continued a resident of Kentucky until 1889 when, seeing the awful results of slavery, he determined to move to a state in which the system did not exist. Therefore, he gave his slaves their freedom, disposed of his property in Kentucky and with his family and a number of other settlers, sixteen wagons being in the caravan, removed to Illinois, settling at St. Marys, which place they foimded.

John J. Graves, the son of Major Reuben Graves and the father of Jay P. Graves, continued to follow the traditions of the family and became a large landowner, extensively carrying on agricultural pursuits. He and his neighbors built the first railroad in that section and he was one of the subscribers to the stock of the line. This was a branch of what is now the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, extending from Galesburg to Quincy. He married Orrilla Landon Berry, a daughter of Dr. Jonathan Berry, of Grand Isle, Vermont, who was chief surgeon on the American flagship at the battle of Plattsburg in the War of 1812. Their family numbered four sons, who have become prominent factors in the development and progress of the northwest.

Of these Jay P. Graves completed his education in Carthage College, being graduated therefrom in 1880. For some years thereafter he engaged in the hardware business at Plymouth, Illinois, but the opportunities of the west attracted him and in the latter part of 1887 he arrived at Spokane, then a comparatively small but rapidly growing town. Believing that this would be an advantageous field, he here engaged in the real-estate and investment business until 1895, when he acquired mining properties in British Columbia and embarked upon a career of marked activity and success in that connection. He was instrumental in establishing the Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting and Power Company, Limited. This organization was completed on the 30th of June, 1901, and he has since been its vice president and general manager. This corporation is the largest in the Dominion of Canada engaged in copper mining, its product amounting to thirty million pounds of copper annually, besides gold and silver. In 1903 he was an active factor in the organization of the Spokane Terminal Company, the Spokane Traction Company, the Spokane and Inland Railway Company and the Coeur d'Alene and Spokane Railway Company, all of which were consolidated under the name of the Spokane and Inland Empire Railroad Company, the merger becoming effective in January, 1907. Of this system Mr. Graves was the president, as he had previously been of its various component roads. It operates two hundred and fifty miles of electric railway and derives its current mainly from its own powergenerating plant which it constructed on the Spokane river at Nine Mile, aboat twelve miles below the city. Mr. Graves disposed of his interest in the company about a year and a half ago to the Great Northern Railroad^ being forced to do this on account of his healthy but continued to act as president until his successor was appointed^ in the summer of 1911. His investments include considerable bank stock and he is now one of the directors of the Old National Bank^ the Union Trust Company and the Union Securities Company.

On the 9th of October, 1880, in Carthage, Illinois, Mr. Graves was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Cox, a daughter of John W. and Julia (Wilson) Cox, who had lived within ten miles of the Graves homestead and who came from Virginia and settled there. They have one child, Clyde Merritt Graves, bom May 9, 1882. Mr. Graves has recently erected a beautiful new country home near Waikiki, where he owns a tract of land of one thousand acres, and he plans to make this the finest country home in the northwest. He is president of the Spokane Coimtry Club and a member of the Spokane Club, the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club and of the Annandale Country Club of Pasadena, California. He also holds membership with the Sons of the American Revolution and takes an active part in the affairs of that organization. His has been a notable record and his splendid success has resulted largely from the fact that he has ever readily recognized the opportune moment, that he has carefully formed his plans and shown strong determination in their execution. In short, his life has marked a steady growth as the result of honest, persistent effort along the line of honorable and manly dealing. His aims have always been to attain to the best and he has never failed in any enterprise to which he has devoted himself.

Dr. O. L. Adams, conducting the Davenport Hospital, is recognized as one of the promising young members of the medical profession of Lincoln county. He is a native of Oregon, his birth having occurred in Yamhill county, on the 27th of October, 1879, and a son of James S. and Luella (King) Adams. The parents were born, reared and married in California, whence they took the overland route to Oregon in 1871. There they resided for nine years during which time the father devoted his energies to agricultural pursuits and mining, with varying success. In 1880, the family came* to Whitman county, Washington, settling in the vicinity of Pullman, where the father filed on a homestead to the cultivation and improvement of which he assiduously applied himself with constantly increasing prosperity for many years. He continues to live on his ranch and is now numbered among the prominent and substantial pioneers of that section.

When old enough to begin his education, Dr. Adams entered the public schools of Colfax, and after the completion of his high-school course he entered the State College at Pullman, where he pursued an economic and scientific course, being awarded the degree of A. B. with the class of 1902. He had decided to become a physician and in the following autumn, matriculated in the Rush Medical College, from which institution he was graduated in 1906. After receiving his degree he Tetumed to Washington, locating in Sprague where he was associated in practice with Dr. Hamley for eighteen months. At the expiration of that period he sold out to his partner and came to Davenport and engaged with other doctors in conducting the Davenport Hospital. During the period of his connection with the profession of Lincoln county^ Dr. Adams has had ample opportunity to manifest his skill both as a general practitioner and surgeon^ and has proven himself unusually well quali-' fied for the duties of both. He is constantly striving to advance in his profession and keeps in close touch with the progress and development of medical science through the medium of the various periodicals^ which give in detail the more recent discoveries achieved through the research of the eminent physicians and scientists of the world. He is very progressive in his ideas and is indefatigable in his efforts to obtain better results in his endeavors to alleviate suffering and restore health to the afflicted^ but he never adopts a new method until convinced that it is in every way more efficacious than the old established mode of treatment.

At Clarkeston, Washington^ on the 5th of July, 1905, Dr. Adams was united in marriage to Miss Laura Nelson, a daughter of O. B. and Angie (Clayton) Nelson, the father a prominent pioneer settler of Spokane, and they have become the parents of two children, Louis Nelson and Geraldine.

Dr. and Mrs. Adams attend the Presbyterian church, and fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic order. Eastern Star and the Knights of Pythias. During his college days he belonged to the Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity and the Alpha Omega, and while living at Colfax he was actively identified with the Washington State Militia, being second and first lieutenant and captain of the local company. His political support is given to the men and measures of the republican party and he has served as city and county physician and for one term he discharged the duties of coroner. Dr. Adams is president of the Lincoln County Medical Society, and he is also a member of the State Society and the American Medical Association. He has met with good financial success in his practice and is one of the stodcholders of the Empire State Life Insurance Company and the Pacific Building & Loan Association. He is an exceedingly busy man as his professional services are very greatly in demand and he is most conscientious in his devotion to the interests of his patients.

Herman Riek

Herman Riek, cashier of the Bank of Rosalia, who is also officially identified with various other local enterprises, was bom in Wisconsin on the 4th of February, 1875, his parents being Michael and Sophia (Hamann) Riek, natives of Germany.

Reared on the farm where he was born, Herman Riek first attended the common schools of his native state in the acquirement of an education and he also studied for a time in the Northwestern Business College at Madison, Wisconsin. He returned to the farm in 1895, assisting his father in its cultivation during the succeeding two years. At the end of that time they disposed of the old homestead, and in 1897 the family removed to Washington locating in Spokane. Herman Riek resumed his commercial studies in a local business college and later attended the Cheney Normal School, thus qualifying himself to teach. In 1901 he obtained a school in Whitman county, continuing to follow teaching for three years, when he accepted a position as bookkeeper in the Bank of Rosalia. He dis- charged his duties with efficiency and in a manner highly satisfactory to his employers^ who recognizing his worthy in 1907 promoted him to the position of assistant cashier. He retained this position until January^ 1911^ when he was made cashier, and is now a stockholder in this bank^ which is one of the stable and thriving financial institutions in the county. Mr. Riek is also interested in the Rosalia Creamery Company of which he is secretary and treasurer. He is one of the progressive and promising business men of Rosalia, where he is held in high esteem both by reason of his enterprise and industry and because of his personal worth.

In religious faith, Mr. Riek is a Congregationalist and is one of the trustees of the local church of that denomination, and also secretary and treasurer of the Whitman County Sunday School Association. Fraternally he is affiliated with Rosalia Lodge, No. 110, I. O. O. F., of which he was formerly chaplain. His political allegiance he accords to the republican party and takes a deep interest in municipal affairs, having served as city treasurer in 1909 and 1910. He is secretary of the Rosalia Commercial Club and gives his stanch support to the various movements it has introduced. In matters of citizenship he is intensely loyal, always cooperating in promoting the development of every public utility and assisting in advancing the welfare of the community along financial, social, moral and intellectual lines.

own ani successful ^teopath practitioner of Moscow, where he has resided for the past six years, is a native of Missouri, his birth having occurred in Putnam county, tl)at^{;(^iJ^^i^fti4«.^P^h ^f August, 1874. He is a son of David Marion and Cordelia (Houghton) ttatfield, and in the paternal line is of English extraction, his ancestors having located in Vermont during the early colonial days. They subsequently removed to Kentucky, whence the paternal grandfather of our subject migrated to Missouri, locating in Putnam county, where he bought a farm of four hundred acres. Here David Marion Hatfield was born and reared, but in his early manhood he felt a longing, as had his father, to try life on the frontier, so in 1861 he came to the Pacific coast. During the succeeding six years he engaged in prospecting in the mining regions of Utah, Nevada, California and Colorado. At the end of that time he returned to his native state and bought the old homestead, which he still owns.

Reared on the farm where his father had passed his boyhood and youth, after the completion of his schooling. Dr. Hatfield followed various activities for a time, in the course of which he came to the conclusion to identify himself with the profession he is now following. Osteopathy appealed to him as being the natural as well as most practicable method of healing, deciding him to go to Kirksville, Missouri, and there take up his professional studies. He graduated from that institution with the class of 1905 and on June 29, of that year, he established an office in Moscow which he has ever since maintained, meeting with a goodly measure of success in his practice. Dr. Hatfield has proven conscientious and efficient, and has effected a number of cures that liave called marked attention to him and the school he represents^ and he now has a very satisfactory practice^ numbering among his patients members of many of the leading families of the town. On the 9th of April, 1907, Governor F. R. Gooding appointed him a member of the Osteopathic state board of Idaho, and on April 9, 1907, he was reappointed to the same conmiittee by Governor F. R. Gooding for a term of five years.

At Low Ground, Missouri, on the 22d of February, 1896, Dr. Hatfield was united in marriage to Miss Laura E. Mills, a daughter of Stanley K. Mills, one of the pioneer settlers of that vicinity, where he owns four hundred and twenty acres of fine land. In connection with the operation of his large farm, Mr. Mills deals extensively in cattle and hogs, being one of the largest shippers from Low Ground. Three children have been bom to Dr. and Mrs. Hatfield, as follows: Howard L., whose birth occurred in 1897; Glatha D., bom in 1903; and Bemadine, who was bom in 1907. The family home is located at 320 East Second street, where they have a well appointed residence and an attractive lawn sixty-three feet by one hundred and sixty. In front of his dwelling Dr. Hatfield has a row of beautiful walnut trees, of which he is very proud. They produced their first crop this year, the nuts proving to be large and well developed and of exceptional flavor.

In matters of faith since he was a youth of nineteen years. Dr. Hatfield has been identified with the New Life church of Low Ground, Missouri. While residing at Shibley Point, that state, he became affiliated with the Modem Woodmen of America, joining Camp No. 7797, in 1896, but he now belongs to Paradise Camp, No. 5653, of Moscow. In 1905 he joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Shibley Point, but since locating here he has affiliated with Moscow Lodge, No. 31, I. O. O. F. He is likewise a member of Moscow Lodge, No. 1, K. of P., and Moscow Lodge, No. 249, B. P. O. E., having identified himself with the latter organization in 1908, in which year he also became a member of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. His political allegiance Dr. Hatfield accords to the republican party and for the past two years he has been a member of the county central committee, while he maintains relations with his fellow practitioners through the medium of his membership in the Idaho State Osteopathic Association, which meets annually at the time the state board hold their examinations. Dr. Hatfield is a man whose high ideals and sound principles would make him an acquisition in any community, as his efforts are always exerted to elevate and advance not only the standards of citizenship but of manhood and womanhood as well.

Will F. Morgareidge

Will F. Morgareidge, who for the past three years has been discharging the duties of probate judge of Latah county, has been a resident of Moscow since 1904. He was born in Morgan coimty, Ohio, on the 14th of February, 1872, and is a son of Willard D. and Rachel (Marquis) Morgareidge. In the paternal line he is of Scotch-Irish extraction, although the Morgareidges have long been residents of the United States. His grandparents left their home in Maine and settled in Ohio in 1826. There Willard D. Morgareidge engaged in farming until 1876, when he removed with his wife and family to Nebraska, where he continued to follow agricultural pursuits.

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The boyhood and youth of Will F. Morgareidge were very similar to those of other lads reared amid the environments of a western frontier community. When old enough to begin his education he entered the public schools and after the completion of the course^ entered the Nebraska State Normal School to qualify himself for the profession of teaching,, being graduated from the latter institution with the <!lass of 1898. He taught in the schools of Nebraska until 1904, when he removed to Moscow, to accept the principalship of the grammar school. Mr. Morgareidge proved to be a very efficient instructor and disciplinarian, possessing the faculty not only of imparting knowledge in a most entertaining way but of arousing in his pupils a desire for further development that is the highest incentive to study and advancement. He resigned his position in 1908, however, in order to assume the duties of his present office to which he had been elected in the November preceding. During the first two years he was connected with this office he proved so efficient in the discharge of his duties, that he was put up for reelection in 1910 and is now serving his second term. Tactful and diplomatic, Mr. Morgareidge is gracious and courteous in his treatment of all, seemingly never forgetting that he is a public servant and as such should accord to every citizen the favors and consideration due taxpayers from those whoni they assist to place in office. He has made a very good record during the period of his public service and has hosts of friends in the county who hold him in high esteem because of his inherent worth and reliability.

In 1899 Mr. Morgareidge was united in marriage to Miss Maude Van Buskirk, of Gordon, Nebraska, a daughter of Joseph Van Buskirk, of Indiana. For many years the father was engaged in farming in the latter state, but subsequently removed to Nebraska, and now is residing in Moscow, Idaho. He belongs to an old American family, tracing his ancestry back in an unbroken line to the early colonial period, his forefathers having emigrated to this country from Holland. One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Morgareidge, Van, whose birth occurred in 1909.

His political allegiance Mr. Morgareidge accords to the democratic party, and he has always taken an active interest in all . local governmental affairs, having served for one year as superintendent of schools while living in Cherry county, Nebraska. Fraternally he is a past grand of Moscow Lodge, No. 31, I. O. O. F. ; and he is also a member of Moscow Camp, No. 565S, M. W. A., and from 1905 to 1907 he was treasurer of the latter organization. A man of high principles, trustworthy and reliable in all of his relations, Mr. Morgareidge is held in respect by all who have had transactions with him and is regarded as one of the estimable citizens of the town.

G. G. Grimes is now a retired farmer living at Edwall and since taking up his abode in the town he has been prominent in its business affairs as vice president of the Edwall Grain Elevator Company and in its public life as postmaster and county assessor. He was born May 18, 1846, in Guernsey county, Ohio, a son of Charles and Sarah Grimes, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Maryland. In early life the parents settled in Ohio and in 1852 removed to Adams county, Indiana, where Charles Grimes followed the occupation of farming. It was there that the son was reared and pursued his education, dividing his time between the work of the school room and of the fields, having assisted his father in the development and cultivation of the home place. At the age of nineteen years he left school for he could no longer content himself to stay at his desk while his country was involved in Civil war. In February, 1865, therefore, he offered his services to the government, enlisting as a member of Company F, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Indiana Infantry, with which he served until after the close of the war, being mustered out in the following August at Harper's Ferry.

After the war was over Mr. Grimes began farming on his own account, spending two years upon rented land in Iowa, and one year in Missouri. In 1868 he started for the west and engaged in freighting on the way to Virginia City, Montana. In 1869 he went to California where he again carried on agricultural pursuits until 1874. He next came to Oregon where he followed farming until 1888, when he removed to what is now Ed wall. At that time he took up a homestead claim of one hundred and thirty acres which he cultivated and improved until 1902, bringing his fields under a high state of development and deriving therefrom a substantial annual income. He then retired from active farm life and removed to the town where he is now vice president and one of the directors of the Edwall Grain Elevator Company but largely leaves the management of the business to others. He has leased all of his lands and his time is now given only to the supervision of his property interests. He has, however, been active in public affairs during his residence here. He served for four years as postmaster and in 1898 was elected county assessor for a term of two years. For many years he has been a member of the school board and the cause of education finds in him a stalwart champion.

On the 12th of November, 1876, Mr. Grimes was united in marriage in Oregon to Miss Tunia King, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth King, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Tennessee. They lived, however, for some time in Illinois where the father carried on farming. Mr. and Mrs. Grimes have become the parents of four children, namely: Bertha, who passed away April 13, 189-I'; Frank E., of Spokane; C. C, of whom mention is made on another page in this volume; and George F., who resides in Colorado. There is also one grandchild, Dorothy Grimes.

In his fraternal relations, Mr. Grimes is an Odd Fellow and also maintains connection with his old army comrades through his membership in the Grand Army of the Republic. His has been an active and useful life, and he well merits the rest which has crowned his labors. He has been found reliable as well as energetic in business, faithful in office and loyal to all duties of citizenship.

C. E. Milliken, who is actively engaged in the real-estate and insurance business in Davenport, was bom in Wisconsin, on the 1st of August, 1870. He is a son of James F. and Charlotte (Rugg) Milliken, natives of Maine, whence they removed while children to Wisconsin with their parents, the latter becoming prominently identified with the agricultural and mercantile interests of that state.

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remoTcd from Wisconsin to Oregon, making the journey overland to San Francisco, whence they took the boat to Portland, where they remained for &ve years. It was in the latter city that he was first introduced to the elements of English learning, continuing to pursue his education at a school in the vicinity of Portland until 1880, when the family again removed, this time locating in Cheney, Washington, where C. E. Milliken attended the public schools until he was nineteen years of age. During this time his vacations and such times as he was not engaged with his lessons were devoted to the mastery of the practical methods of farming under the supervision of his father. After laying aside his school books he gave his entire time and attention to agriculture, investing his earnings from time to time in land, until he had acquired some valuable farm holdings. Mr. Milliken continued to engage in ranching until within the last few years, when he removed to Davenport in order to give his children the advantages of the town schools. He went into the real-estate and insurance business and has been highly successful since locating here, but much of his time is occupied in looking after his own property, a large portion of which he retains under his personal supervision.

On the 12th of December, 1895, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Milliken and Miss Sarah E. Humphreys, a daughter of John Humphreys, a well known farmer in the vicinity of Wilbur, Washington, who is now deceased. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Milliken there have been bom four children, Owen James, Edwin Leroy, Jennie and Willis Russell.

Mr. and Mrs. Milliken belong to the Methodist Episcopal church, in the faith of which denomination they are rearing their family. His political views coincide with the principles of the republican party, for whose candidates he always casts his ballot. Although he takes an active interest in all community affairs, Mr* Milliken has never held any office save that of school director, in which capacity he has served in various parts of the state where he has lived, educational affairs ever having engaged his interest. In order to keep in close touch with other agriculturists he is a member of the Farmers' Union, an association organized among the ranchers for mutual aid and protection. Mr. Milliken is widely known in both Spokane and Lincoln counties, having been one of the pioneers of the former, and having extensive interests in both. His implicit confidence and keen foresight made him long ago recognize and appreciate the agricultural possibilities offered by Washington, and he invested heavily in country lands the value of which has increased many fold since his purchase, thus placing him among the affluent citizens of Lincoln county.

Robert C. Sims

Robert C. Sims is successfully engaged in the real-estate and insurance business having offices at No. 815 Sherman avenue, Coeur d'Alene. His birth occurred in Edgefield county. South Carolina, on the 8th of June, 1880, his parents being Dr. William S. and Minnie (Dom) Sims. The father, a physician by profession, removed to Butte, Montana, in 1887 and as the surgeon for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company had charge of the hospital work of that corporation from Butte to the Gallatin valley. In 1888 he came to Wallace, Idaho, there conducting the large hospital now known as the Wallace Hospital and becoming the most prominent physician of that section of the country. In 1892^ during the troublesome times in the Coeur d'Alene district^ President Cleveland appointed him United States marshal for the same. A native of Union^ South Carolina^ he was a democrat of the old school. On the night of November 9^ 1908^ in Wallace^ he was shot by a desperado while returning from the theater. His wife was a daughter of William Dom^ who at the time of the Civil war was one of the wealthiest planters in South Carolina^ owning over five hundred slaves^ a gold mine at McCormick^ South Carolina^ and a tract of land ten miles square. His demise occurred immediately after the cessation of hostilities^ when the depredations of war had reduced the family to limited financial circumstances. The mother of Mrs. Minnie Sims has attained the age of about eighty years and still makes her home in South Carolina. Mrs. Minnie Sims^ who is fifty-two years old, now resides in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with her son Robert.

The gentleman whose name introduces this review obtained his early education in the schools of Richmond, Virginia, and Wallace, Idaho, and during the years 1894 and 1895 attended the University of Idaho at Moscow. In 1895 he left that institution and made his way to Spokane, Washington, where he spent six months in the employ of Sam Glasgow, the owner of the Centennial Mill, while subsequently he served for two years as assistant in the engineering department of the city of Spokane. In December, 1898, he left that place and later spent five months in the employ of W. A. Clark of Montana, for whom he surveyed the region from Sunset peak down the north fork of the Coeur d'Alene river, doing all of the work on snowshoes. From April, 1899, until September, 1900, he worked with the Northern Pacific Railroad engineers and then was employed by the engineering department of the city of Seattle until June, 1901. At that time he made his way to Cape Nome, Alaska, arriving at Nome on the 17th of June, 1901, and there spending the summer prospecting for gold along the streams running into the Arctic ocean. On August 28, 1901, he was shipwrecked on Icy Cape, within two hundred miles of Point Barrow, the most northerly point of North America. After the sloop had been patched up, Mr. Sims and his companions were able to sail back to Nome, where he prospected and mined until October 1, 1902, and then returned to Seattle. Later he came to Spokane, Washington, and embariced in business on his own account as the proprietor of a cigar store, conducting an establishment near the corner of Washington and Riverside avenues until December, 1904, when he went to Florida. In January, 1905, he built and began the operation of a sawmill at Greencove, that state, and in the spring of 1906 was elected a member of the common council of Greencove. In August, 1906, he disposed of his business interests, resigned his official position and came to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, here organizing the firm of R. C. Sims & Company. They do a real-estate and general insurance business, making a specialty of farm and timber Itmds, and enjoy an extensive clientage.

On the 4th of June, 1906, in Woodstock, Vermont, Mr. Sims was united in marriage to Miss Gwendolin Whitmore of that place, whose father was a prominent citizen of that section of Vermont, owning some thirty farms and three woolen mills. In Masonry Mr. Sims has attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite, being master of Kadosh Idaho Consistory, No. 3, S. P. R. S. He also beliMigs to Kootenai Lodge, No. 24, A. F. & A. M., and El Katif Temple, N. M. S., of

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Spokane^ and is a member of the Tillicum Club of Coeur d'Alene. His residence is at the comer of Eighth and Sherman avenues^ Coeur d'Alene. Though still a joung man^ he has had an eventful career and has already won a measure of prosperity in business circles that augurs well for the future.

Among the pioneer settlers of Lincoln county^ who endured all of the hardships and privations incident to ranching in the early days^ must be numbered J. C. Sexon^ who is now living retired in Reardan. He was bom in Boone county, Indiana, on the 13th of February, 1849, and is a son of William and Mahalia (Farrow) Sexson. His parents were natives of Kentucky, removing from there to Boone county, Indiana, during the early days, the father devoting his energies to carpentry work and farming. In 1863 the family again changed their place of residence this time locating in Mattoon, Illinois, where the parents spent their last years.

Left an orphan at the age of sixteen years, J. C. Sexson was thereafter entirely dependent upon his own resources. His education was begun in the district schools of his native county, which he attended until he was fourteen when he accompanied his parents on their removal to Illinois, where for two years he continued his schooling. For three years after the death of his parents he followed such occupations as provided him with the necessities of life and then went to Missouri, where he worked for five years as a farm hand. He had early been trained in habits of industry and thrift and being of temperate habits he managed to save the greater 'portion of his meager earnings. Believing that Texas offered excellent opportunities to industrious and ambitious young men, he removed to that state in 1873, locating in Dallas county. His ventures did not prove successful and after losing the greater part of his small capital he decided to go west. The trip overland at that period was not only long and difficult but fraught with many dangers and hardships, but possessing the courage and fortitude inherited from generations of pioneer ancestors he had no fears. He ended his journey in Lincoln county in the vicinity of Reardan in 1880, and has ever since resided here. He preempted some land and immediately set about cultivating and improving it, a difficult and somewhat discouraging task as he was entirely unfamiliar with conditions as he found them here. The country was but sparsely settled and afforded little social intercourse and but few of the advantages to be found in the communities where he had previously resided. However, he and his wife made the best of their opportunities and tirelessly applied themselves to the problem of homebtdlding in a new country. Believing implicitly that Washington had a great agricultural future, Mr. Sexson invested such means as he acquired, from time to time, in land adjoining his ranch. His expectations have been realized and he now owns three hundred and eighty acres of fine wheat land, worth many times what he paid for it and constantly increasing in value. In addition to this he holds the title to forty acres of good timber land. The early efforts of Mr. Sexson have been substantially rewarded and he has acquired a competence that enabled him to retire a year or two ago, this together with the income from his farms,

While a resident of Missouri^ Mr. Sexson was married^ choosing for his wife Miss Nancy J. Surber, and unto them have been bom the following children: William B.^ who is a druggist at Oroville^ Washington; Bessie E.^ the wife of E. E. Noble^ a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work; P. V.^ who is engaged in the wholesale and retail meat business at Clark's Ford^ Idaho; and Jesse H. and J. C.^ 3r.y who have not yet completed their educations. Their family also numbers five grandchildren^ whose names are as follows: William B. Sexson^ Vera Sexson^ Helen L. Noble^ Ralph Sexson Noble and Ernest E. Noble^ Jr.

Mr. Sexson is essentially a self-made man^ having started out at the age of sixteen without either capital or influence he has by his own unfaltering determination and tireless energy attained the position he holds today. Both he and his family are held in the highest esteem in Reardan and Lincoln county^ whose prairies he has seen converted during the thirty-one years of his residence into valuable farms interspersed with flourishing towns.

Thomas G. Thomson

Thomas G. Thomson^ who bore the reputation of being a strict^ conservative business man^ his intelligently directed energies bringing him the success which should ever follow persistent and honorable labor^ was born in Amsterdam, Holland, on the 12th of May, 1848, and died on the 8th of October, 1907, when in the sixtieth year of his age. His parents were James and Mary E. Thomson, both of whom were of Scotch descent but became residents of Holland^ where the father engaged in teaching English. Thomas G. Thomson, reared in Amsterdam, pursued his education in the schools of that city and at an early age became associated with a stock and brokerage firm, with which he continued for a considerable period. He was also interested in the Merchants Shipping Company, which maintained a line of steamers plying between Amsterdam and the East Indies, and also engaged in the building of dikes and canals. In fact his business interests in Holland were of an important character and his operations were extensive. He became a prominent factor in business and financial circles there and his widely recognized ability caused him to be selected as the representative of Holland financial interests in America. Following the death of Mr. Van Falkenburg he came to America, making his way direct to Spokane, where he took charge of the branch house of the Hypotheek Bank, which was one of the strongest financial institutions of the west. His previous broad business experience well qualified him for the immediate mastery of the situation here and in formulating the policy and guiding the destiny of the bank he displayed superior ability in the solution of intricate business problems. In the trying times that followed the great fire of 1889 and resulted from the widespread financial panic of 1898 a large portion of the funds used in rebuilding the city came from the Hypotheek Bank, and following the financial distress of the latter year the bank extended mortgages and in many cases gave further time for the payment of interest. At length, however, this strong and stable institution felt the strain to an extent that the company could no longer carry others financially, so that a number of the mortgages were foreclosed. In this way many buildings passed into possession of the Hypotheek Bank, including the Mohawk, the Exchange National Bank, the Granite, the Eagle, the Frankfort, the Auditorium and the old Holley- Mason-Marks building. It is estimated that during these trying days, when Spokane was facing the crisis in its history, the Hypotheek company had investments in the city to the extent of six or eight million dollars. Later the company pursued the policy of disposing of its buildings and now holds but little property of this character. From the time of his arrival in America until his death Mr. Thomson continuously resided in Spokane save that he twice revisited Europe. He made for himself an honored and enviable position in financial circles owing to the enterprising and progressive methods which he displayed and his honorable, straightforward dealing. He not only extended his activities to the Hypotheek Bank and its varied interests but was also at one time vice president of the Spokane & Eastern Trust Company and at the time of his death was a stockholder and director of the Washington Water Power Company. He was interested in business and financial enterprises here and also had large holdings in Holland. He was seldom, if ever, at fault in matters of business judgment and at all times his activities measured up to the highest standards of commercial ethics. He insisted upon exactness, was himself very thorough, painstaking and conscientious, and the conservative methods which he followed safeguarded others* interests as well as his own.

Mr. Thomson was married in Amsterdam, Holland, June 20, 1872, to Miss Anna M. Louise Lanson, a daughter of John J. and Johanna ( Jacoba) Lanson, the former a merchant of Amsterdam. Th^ children of. Jtbis.iaarriage were two in number. Mary E., who gave her hand ifi riittidi((t^i!ib Herman Franck of Spokane, passed away in 1901, leaving one chilflj -l>hMi«rf9JC>ebi^' Franck. Thomas George Thomson is engaged in the drug business at Spokane. He wedded Miss Gerrie Anderson and has two children, ThomAs G.,^i^^ 8nd«Anna (Marie Louise Thomson.

In his political views Mr. Thomson'*WWW^yeprit>floaliv4i& study of the questions and issues of the day leading him to give his support to the men and measures of that party. He belonged to the Spokane Club and his friends found him a congenial gentleman. He was well read, speaking English, Dutch, German and French fluently, and he kept in touch with the world's progress along many lines of thought and activity. He was preeminently a home man, finding his greatest happiness at his own fireside, but was loved and admired by all who knew him for his sterling qualities.

Joseph T. Scott

Joseph T. Scott, the proprietor and publisher of the Coeur d'Alene Press, which he has been editing for twenty years, was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on the 24th of June, 1856, and is a son of Wilson and Margaret Scott. His father crossed the plains to Walla Walla, Washington, in 1861, but after residing in the west for four years returned to Ohio, again removing to the west with his family in 1894. During the last thirty years of his active career he was employed by the government as a postal clerk, retiring from the service in 1908. He passed away at the age of seventy-nine years, his demise occurring on the 21st of February, 1911.

When old enough to commence his education^ Joseph T. Scott entered the public schools of his home town^ and there continued to study until he had attained the age of eighteen years^ when he laid aside his text-bodes to learn the printer's trade. He followed this vocation for eight years and then went west^ locating in Montana in 1882^ before the Northern Pacific Railroad was completed. In 1883 he became a resident of Dickinson^ North Dakota^ where he published a paper until 1890^ and then removed to Washington^ becoming a citizen of Coeur d'Alene two years later. Upon locating here he established the Press Publishing Company^ and has ever since been issuing an evening and weekly paper under the name of the Coeur d'Alene Press^ the only daily paper published in the city.

Wheelings West Virginia^ was the scene of Mr. Scott's marriage on the 8th of May^ 1884^ to Miss Kate M. Dunlevy. He has always taken an active interest in all political affairs^ voting with the republican party^ representing his district at the first state convention of the party held in North Dakota^ when he was a resident of that state. In 1900 he was elected to the Idaho state legislature on the silver-republican ticket^ his term of office expiring in 1902. Mr. Scott is one of the public-spirited citizens of the town^ in the development and upbuilding of which his paper has been a prominent factor^ its colunms being freely used for the support of every forward movement^ that means the betterment of local conditions.

G. H. Finrow, whose energies have been successfully directed toward the development of a general mercantile business in Reardan for the past eleven years, was born in Decorah, Iowa, on the 2d of October, 1869. He is a son of Andrew H. and Andrea Finrow, natives of Norway, who emigrated to the United States in 1866, locating in Decorah. There, for many years the father was engaged in the general mercantile business, being one of the well known citizens of the town.

Owing to business reverses met by his father, G. H. Finrow at the age of eighteen years was compelled to terminate his education and become self-supporting. Commercial activities had always attracted him and he went to North Dakota^ locating at Sargent, where he clerked for four years in a general store. In 1890 he came to Washington and soon thereafter obtained a clerkship in the clothing store of David Epstein of Spokane. After leaving his employpient he held a number of positions in the same city and in 1900 came to Reardan and established the business of E. K. Finrow & Company. He began in a small way but had a well assorted stock of general merchandise that he offered at reasonable prices, and this together with the attractive appearance of his store and his accommodating ways and pleasing manner readily enabled him to secure a profitable patronage. Two years later his uncle, C. H. Finrow, came to Reardan and engaged in business with him, the added capital thus provided enabling them to enlarge their store and extend the scope of their activities. Careful management^ clear judgment in studying the needs of their patrons and judicious buying has enabled them to develope their business until today it is one of the well established and thriving enterprises of the town.

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In 1898^ Mr. Finrow was united in marriage to Miss Ella Larson^ a daughter of Hans and Helen Larson^ who came from Wisconsin to Spokane in 1891^ and still continue to make that city their home^ the father now liying retired. Of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Finrow there have been born three children: Merle, whose birth occurred in 1895; Vernon, who was born in 1898; and Myron Lester, bom November 17, 1911.

Mr. Finrow's political views coincide with the principles of the republican party for whose candidates he casts his ballot, and fraternally he is connected with the Odd Fellows and Foresters of America. He has met with a reasonable degree of financial success in the conduct of his affairs since locating in Reardan and is one of the stockholders and a director of the Farmers' State Bank. Mr. Finrow possesses the energy and thrift that characterize those of Scandinavian extraction, to which he has added the progressive spirit and initiative of the American, these combined qualities enabling him to attain the success he has achieved.

Earl M. Rogers

Earl M. Rogers, general superintendent of the plant of the Maxwell Lumber Company, has been connected with the lumber interests of Coeur d'Alene for the past six years. He was bom at Viroqua, Wisconsin, on the 24th of November, 1862, and is a son of Clayton E. and Sylvia S. (Tuttle) Rogers. His father was a veteran of the Civil war, having served as captain of the Eighth Wisconsin Regiment during the entire period of hostilities. After the restoration of peace he returned to Wisconsin, where he became identified with the lumber interests, having had charge of some of the largest plants in that state as well as Minnesota. Daring the last twenty-five years of his life he was associated and interested with the Weyerhausers, serving in the capacity of general superintendent of their various plants. He passed away in 1901.

The boyhood and youth of Earl M. Rogers were spent in Wisconsin, to the public school system of which state he is indebted for his education. At the age of fourteen years he laid aside his text-books and began his independent career, becoming an employe of the Weyerhausers. He was associated with this firm for eighteen years, during the last few of which he had charge of their various plants located throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. In 1905 he came to Coeur d'Alene as secretary and general superintendent of the B. R. Lewis Lumber Company, with whom he remained until they sold their interests to the Black well Lumber Company, when he became general superintendent of their plant, in which capacity he is still employed. Mr. Rogers comes from a family, all of whose members have been more or less prominently identified with sawmill and lumber interests, both his father and four of his brothers having been general superintendents of large plants.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are members of the Presbyterian church, and he is also prominently identified with the Masonic fraternity, being affiliated with Little Falls (Minnesota) Lodge, No. 122, F. & A. M.; Coeur d'Alene Chapter, No. 8,

R. A. M.; Zuhra Shrine^ of Minneapolis; and Consistory No. S, He belongs to the Commercial Club of Coeur d'Alene^ while his connection with organizations of a more purely social nature is confined to his membership in the Inland Club of Spokane. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers reside at No. 704 Sherman avenue^ the hospitality of their home being graciously accorded their many friends in Coeur d'Alene.

Frederick E. Wonnacott

Frederick E. Wonnacott is one of the leading business men of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho^ who has not only been a witness of the growth of this section of the country but has taken an active part in its development for the past thirty years and is intimately acquainted with its history. He was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada^ November 1, 1861. His father, George B. Wonnacott, a native of Belleville, was in the employ of the Hudson's Bay Company and came to this part of the west in 1862, settling at Fort Colville, Washington. He came to this section of Idaho in 1878 when the fort at Coeur d'Alene was first occupied by the United States army, and engaged in the general merchandise business in Coeur d'Alene and Rathdrum, having for his partner in the enterprise Isaac Oppenheimer, a man of wide experience in mercantile affairs. He met with much success in this business in which he continued until his death in 1894, acting in the early periods as the agent for the Wells Fargo Express Company and as insurance solicitor throughout northern Idaho. He was a man of remarkable public spirit and initiative and never failed to give his time and energy to any project which he knew would advance the interests of his community. In 1881, in conjunction with M. D. Wright he called a meeting in which they organized what is now Kootenai county, Idaho. He was county clerk of this county, clerk of the district court under H. Squire of Lewiston, Idaho, postmaster of Rathdrum, Idaho, and commissioner of Kootenai county for a number of terms. He was twice married, his first wife being Augustine Janet Meyers, the mother of the subject of this review. She never came west but died in Belleville, Ontario, when her son Frederick was a small boy.

Reared at home, Frederick E. Wonnacott was educated in the public sdiools of Belleville, Ontario, and in 1882 crossed the border and came to Idaho, beginning his business training as a clerk in his father's stores at Coeur d'Alene and Rathdrum. After his father's death in 1894 he, in company with his stepmother, V. W. Sanders and James Roche, now a resident of Spokane, took over his father's mercantile business and organized it into The Idaho Mercantile Company of Coeur d'Alene. He sold out his interest, however, in 1898, and went to the Colville reservation which was just opened for settlement, and engaged there in the general merchandise and the mining business continuing in this until 1903. In this same year he returned to Coeur d'Alene and engaged in the real-estate business under the name of The Sherman Land Company, a close corporation formed for the purpose of selling his own holdings. He has been successful in his various business ventures and enjoys a comfortable income from the profits of his investments.

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On September 17, 1904, Mr. Wonnacott was married to Miss Martha Price of St. Lords, Missouri. Mr. Wonnacott is a charter member of Kootenai Lodge, No. 7, K. of P., of Coeur d'Alene, having passed through all the chairs. He is a democrat in his political convictions and in November, 1910, was elected on the party ticket to the office of county assessor for a term of two years. Ever faithful in the performance of his duties he accepts the responsibilities of citizenship in the best spirit with all loyalty to the true democracy for which our nation stands.

A. D. Hanel, a well known druggist of Reardan has been successfully identified with the commercial activities of this town for the past eight years. The place of his birth was Minneapolis, Minnesota, the event occurring on the 31st of October, 1876. His parents, John and Marie Hanel, were natives of Kentucky, whence they early removed to Minnesota, later becoming residents of Spokane, Washington.

Reared to the age of eight years in the city of his birth, A. D. Hanel there pursued his education until 1885, when he removed with his parents to Spokane, where he completed his schooling. While still in his early youth he found employment in the Spokane Drug Company, occupying various positions with that firm during the following six years. From there he went to Watson-McGill's, also druggists of Spokane, with whom he remained for seven years, during which period he learned the trade. Withdrawing from their service at the end of that time he became identified with F. W. Tuell, a druggist of the same city, continuing with him for two years. Realizing that there was but little future for an ambitions man as an employe and feeling assured of his ability to successfully conduct a business of his own, in 1908 he came to Reardan and purchased the drug store of Dr. Ellis, which he has ever since been operating. Mr. Hanel is an enterprising, industrious man, who takes great pride in his establishment and is keeping it thoroughly up-to-date in every way. He carries a complete line of sundries and a stock of the best grade of drugs on the market, making a specialty of his prescription department, to which he gives the most careful attention in compounding orders placed with him. His efforts have met with substantial returns and he is now enjoying an extensive patronage, which is constantly on the increase. He has invested in real estate from time to time during the period of his residence here and is the owner of a number of pieces of valuable property in and around the town.

Mr. Hanel was married on the 12th of December, 1902, to Miss Victoria Jones, a daughter of William Jones of Tracy, Minnesota, and they have become the parents of two children: William B., who was born in 1908; and Ward Leslie, whose birth occurred in 1910.

Fraternally Mr. Hanel is a member of the Masonic order. Odd Fellows, Foresters of America and Woodmen of the World. His political allegiance has never been accorded to any one party, but is given to the support of such men and measures as he deems best qualified to meet the exigencies of the situation. Mr.

Hanel is one of the public-spirited men of the town^ whose energies althou^ primarily directed toward the development of his own interests are given in support of every progressive movement that will redound to the benefit of the community.

Charles B. Shoemaker

Charles B. Shoemaker^ manager of the Washington Grain & Milling Company, was bom in Walla Walla^ Washington^ on January 15^ 1882^ and is a son of James W. and Kizzie D. (Turner) Shoemaker. His parents are natives of Ohio, whence they removed to Washington in 1879, locating in Walla Walla. After residing there for two years they removed to Lincoln county, settling on a ranch in the vicinity of Reardan, the father now being one of the well known and prosperous agriculturists of Lincoln county.

When old enough to begin his education Charles B. Shoemaker entered the public schools of Reardan, and after completing the course went to Pullman^ this state, where he attended the Agricultural College for three years. Returning to Reardan in August, 1908, he became bookkeeper for the Washington Grain & Milling Company, retaining this position for one year. At the end of that time he went to Creston, to accept a similar position with the Creston Milling Company, but after spending a year in their service he returned to Reardan and in 1905 again entered the employment of the Washington Grain & Milling Company. He was assistant manager and bookkeeper until the 18th of July, 1911, when he was promoted to the office of manager, the responsibilities of which position he is discharging with efficiency.

Reardan was the scene of the marriage of Mr. Shoemaker, on the 15th of August, 1904, to Miss Grace Davidson, a daughter of James and Margerite E. Davidson, the father now deceased. One child has been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker, Loren James.

The fraternal relations of Mr. Shoemaker are confined to his membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and his political support he gives to the democratic party, the policy of which he fully indorses. Although he takes an interest in the development and progress of the town and fully appreciates the value of an efficient and capable governing body, Mr. Shoemaker does not actively participate in municipal affairs, giving his undivided attention to the discharge of his personal interests.

J. C. White

In hastening the development of the Coeur d'Alene lake region, J. C. White has been a virile force in promoting not only the economic growth of this section of the country but also its social, political and educational advancement. He was bom in Wyoming, Nebraska, in 1865, a son of A. K. and Frances (Giles) White. His father, who was bom in Maryland, was one of the pioneer settlers of Ne- braska possessing the true spirit of Westward Ho. Although born in a slave state he was a prominent abolitionist and served in the Civil war, enlisting in Company F, of the Second Nebraska Cavalry. Early in the war he was handicapped by a severe wound in the hand, but notwithstanding he continued in the service and aided the cause on to its final triumph. He was an enthusiastic republican and used to say that every state of which he became a resident seemed to become republican after his arrival. He was elected a representative to the Nebraska legislature, belonging to that body at the same time that Colonel W. S. Cody, of Buffalo Bill fame, was a member, during the session which accomplished the removal of the capital to Lincoln, Nebraska.

After the usual elementary and secondary education, J. C. White attended the Denver University at Denver, Colorado, and in 1887 began his work as engineer for D. C. Corbin when the railroad was being constructed between Wardner and Wallace, Idaho. Later he was employed by E. J. Roberts as engineer in the construction of the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad in western Washington. In 1889 he secured an appointment in the postoffice at Spokane and during the great fire assisted in saving the mail and removing it to a place of safety. Shortly after this he again went to work for the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad, becoming a resident engineer, and located at Sedro, Washington, from which point he had charge of thirty-five miles of the construction of the railroad. In 1892 he took up a homestead claim in Idaho on the St. Maries river, removing to this place which he still owns. An interesting fact in connection with this claim in that the first filings in Idaho under the timber and stone acts were filed on land adjoining his location by E. F. Von Dissel, Frank Hopkins and M. Carr. In 1901 Mr. White became a resident of Coeur d'Alene engaging in the lumber business here and in the same year was instrumental, as one of the incorporators, in securing the construction of the Coeur d'Alene & Spokane Electric Railway for which he acted in the capacity of chief engineer attending to the building until it was completed and in proper running order. On December 24, 1902, Mr. White brought the first car into Coeur d'Alene, making its maiden trip over the new road. He also organized, in 1901, the Red Collar Line of steamboats plying on Coeur d'Alene lake and adjacent rivers, and in December, 1904, took over the entire charge of this enterprise, becoming the president and general manager of the company, a position which he still holds. Other enterprises to which he lent his financial cooperation are the Exchange National Bank of Coeur d'Alene which he helped to organize and of which he is a director, and the Rathdrum State Bank of Rathdrum, Idaho, in which he is a director. Always watchful for opportunities he has improved each one that came within his grasp and has attained to his present success through determined application, good judgment and the cool courage to take a business hazard.

In February, 1895, Mr. White was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Harriet M. Whitmore, a niece of M. R. Fish, of Farmington, Washington. They are the parents of three children: Frances, born in 1904; Alfred Kirk, born in 1906; and Constance, born in 1908.

Politically Mr. White is actively interested in advancing the influence of the republican party in his section of the country. In 1898 he was elected county surveyor of Kootenai county, for the regular term of two years; and in 1900 was elected to the state legislature on the silver-republican ticket and was instrumental in electing Fred T. Du Bois United States senator. He served two years during which time he was chairman of the fusion caucus and chairman of the state affairs committee. From 1906 to 1908 he was president of the Volunteer Fire Department of Coeur d'Alene and in 1905 became president of the board of education of Coeur d'Alene, in which capacity he is still ' serving, since the term does not expire until the latter part of the current year. In fraternal circles he is kndwn as an enthusiastic Mason, having taken both the Knight Templar and the Scottish Rite degrees, and belonging also to* El Katif Temple of the Mystic Shrine of Spokane. Socially he finds recreation and pleasure in the Commercial Club of Coeur d'Alene of which he was president from 1905 to 1908, in the Inland Club of Spokane, Washington, of which he is a director, and in the Spokane Club of Spokane, Washington. A man of much force of character and personal charm Mr. White is well liked wherever he is known both in the business world and in social circles of Coeur d'Alene and Spokane where he has a large number of close friends.

Charles Herbert Rogers

Charles Herbert Rogers, president of the real-estate and building firm of Rogers & Rogers, was bom in Hastings, Michigan, May 26, 1870, and is descended in the paternal line from Scotch- Irish ancestry. At a period antedating the Revolutionary war settlement was made in Maine by representatives of the name. His father, Hiram Rogers, enlisted for service in the Civil war but on account of his weight was rejected, being too heavy for field duty. He is now living retired in Hastings with his wife, who bore the maiden name of Lydia Pillsbury. She was bom in Racine, Wisconsin, and her father was a chaplain in the Civil war. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Rogers were born three sons and five daughters: Charles Herbert; Winfield Scott, who is now engaged in business with his brother; Theodore L., who is engaged in the Mexican land business and in real-estate dealing in Oakland, California; Stella M., the widow of F. W. Greble, of Buffalo, New York, where she now resides; Mary, the wife of W. A. Shader, of Hastings, Michigan; Belle, the wife of B. L. Kenyon, of Lansing, Michigan; and Glenna and Gertrude, also living in Hastings.

Promotion from one grade to another in the public schools of his native town at length brought Charles H. Rogers to the high school of Hastings and subsequently he graduated from Teller's Business College at Kalamazoo, Michigan. He remained upon his father's farm until twenty- two years of age and in October, 1892, arrived in Spokane. Here he engaged in the real-estate business with his brother W. S. Rogers under the firm style of Rogers & Rogers. The relation was maintained until 1899, when Charles H. Rogers purchased his brother's interest and conducted the business alone until March, 1911, when he was again joined by his brother and the business was incorporated under the name of Rogers & Rogers. They conduct a general real-estate and building business, which has grown to goodly proportions. Their especial line is the building of houses on the installment plan and they have erected hundreds of dwellings in different parts of the city. They have also put up some small business blocks and they deal largely in their own property, but they have a good real-estate brokerage business. They also conduct an insurance business and have a large rental, and loan department. They are district agents for the Glens Falls/ Firemen's of Newark, Milwaukee Mechanics, Merchants of Denver, and also represent several other large fire insurance companies together with plate glass, automobile, liability, and surety companies. They have secured a good clientage in the different departments of their business and are now actively engaged in the management of growing and important interests.

On the 1st of January, 1904, Mr. Rogers was imited in marriage to Miss Mamie Russell, a daughter of Charles Russell, who is now living retired. They have two sons, Russell and Richard Rogers. The family attend the Presbyterian church and Mr. Rogers belongs to the Masonic fraternity, having taken the degrees of the lodge, commandery and consistory, and also has become a member of the Mystic Shrine. He likewise belongs to the Spokane lodge of Elks, No. 228, to the Spokane Club and is a life member of both the Inland Club and the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club. He is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce. His political allegiance is given the republican party and his military record covers service as a member of the National Guard of Washington. He is yet a young man but has proven his worth in a business way and socially, intellectually and morally. He looks at life from no narrow nor contracted standpoint but with broad vision takes cognizance of that which is most worth while for the community and the individual, loyally supporting the former and untiringly seeking out the latter.

Robert G. Williamson

Robert G. Williamson, who came to Sp<>kane county *in 1876 and is now residing on Williamson prairie, was bom in Washington county, Pennsylvania, July 26, 1834, his parents being John and Jane;Findla^*^Ar(3ier) Williamson. Robert G. Williamson received his education in the public schools of Pennsylvania until he reached the age of fifteen years after which he assisted his father in the cultivation of his farm until he removed to Freeport, Illinois, where he farmed for seven years. Desiring to make this occupation his life's work he again took it up in Harden county, Iowa, and also in Kansas, spending seven years in each of those states.

The opportimities of the far west, however, attracted him and seemed to him to offer far greater possibilities than the east or the prairies of the Mississippi valley. In 1875 he removed to Oregon, locating at Albany for a year's residence before coming to the Spokane region. For a brief period he resided on Pine creek in what is now called the Farmington country, but he soon took up his permanent residence in Spokane county, and on the 9th of August, 1876, moved upon a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres of land five miles southeast of the city of Spokane. He also purchased forty acres adjoining the original tract and one hundred and seventy-three acres on Richland prairie. Since he has acquired these various properties he has brought his fields under a high state of cultivation and made many substantial improvements. Year after year he has carefully tilled the soil, and his farming operations have brought him creditable success, the g^reater part of his time and attention being devoted to market gar* dening, although he raised a great variety of farm products and formerly gave his attention to growing small fruits. Indolence and idleness are utterly foreign to his nature^ and having the fundamental characteristics for winning success^ he has proven one of the successful agriculturists in the district.

The building of the Inland Railroad through this section about six years ago caused a sharp advance in land prices and Mr. Williamson took advantage of the boom and instead of further devoting his energies to the cultivation of his farm sold all of his property but three acres of orchard and retired. Since his wife's death in 1910 he resides with his son Robert Williamson at Glenrose^ a station on the old homestead; which is now known as the Old Home addition. Mr. Williamson was one of the earliest advocates of the good roads movement in this section and contributed generously in time and labor toward the accomplishment of this object During the first two years of his residence he had to drive to Walla Walla for supplies and there bought the first sample wagon exhibited in this section long before there was ever shown such an article in Spokane. On another one of his trips to Walla Walla he was halted by five mounted Indians^ who dismoimted and forced him to let them look over his outfit. Not finding any arms or any more supplies than were necessary for the trip, they held a pow wow and came to the conclusion that he was on a peaceful errand, letting him ride away without doing any harm. It was his ability to make friends, which at that time saved his life. On another occasion, during one of the Indian raids, his family with a small group of women and children sought security on the big island near Spokane Falls, but he could not be moved to forsake his place and he staid on his farm, taking care of the place and the stock, scouting the idea of any possible harm befalling him.

On the 11th of March, 1856, Mr. Williamson was married to Miss Sarah H. Shelly, the daughter of Samuel and Ellen Shelly, of Freeport, Illinois. To this union eight children were born: Alpheus J., Flora A., John S., Anna M., and Robert, all living; and Clark N., Sylvanus A., and Mina H., deceased. Mrs. Williamson's death occurred on November 26, 1910. During her lifetime, because of her many admirable social characteristics and because of her conscientious devotion to her home and to her church duties in the Adventist church, she won the affection and regard of all with whom she came in contact. Mr. Williamson has been so intimately connected with the development and growth of his district that he is recognized as one of its leading citizens, and because of his hospitable and kindly nature he is well liked and highly respected by his fellow citizens.

C. H. Finrow, for the past nine years engaged in the general mercantile business in Reardan with his nephew, G. H. Finrow, is a native of Norway. He was bom in the city of Drammen on the 8th of September, 1857, and is a son of Hans and Bertha Finrow, also natives of Norway. The father, who was a farmer, emigrated to the United States with his wife and family, locating in Iowa during the pioneer days, but later removed to Minnesota.

In tiie acquirement of an education, C. H. Finrow attended the district schools of Winneshiek county, Iowa, until he attained the age of fourteen. His student days were then terminated^ his time thereafter being entirely given to assisting his father with the cultivation of the farm until he had attained his maturity. When old enough to begin for himself he went to Minnesota^ filing on a homestead in Becker county, which he diligently improved and cultivated for Ave years. At the expiration of that period he disposed of his farm and removed to Park Lake, Minnesota, where he obtained a clerkship in the general mercantile store of W. J. B. Herring, remaining in this employment for eight years. Resigning this position he accepted a similar one in the store of J. A. Danielson, also of Lake Park, with whom he remained for seven years. In 1902, Mr. Finrow came to Washington, settling in Reardan where he became associated with his nephew, G. H. Finrow, in the general mercantile business. They have succeeded in building up a very good following and enjoy an excellent patronage, the scope of their activities constantly increasing in a most gratifying manner.

Lake Park was the scene of the marriage of Mr. Finrow to Miss Mary Larson, and they have become the parents of five children: Cora, who married Charles Heath of Spokane and has one son, Eanert; Victor, who is also a resident of Spokane; and Effie, Elma and Guyda.

Mr. Finrow belongs to the Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen, while his political support is given to the republican party. He has always taken an interest in municipal affairs and served for six years on the school board, while in December, 1908, he was elected to the city council and is still a member of this body. Both he and Mrs. Finrow are active members of the Presbyterian church, of which he is one of the trustees, and number among its congregation many warm friends.

H. G. Burns, cashier of the Reardan Exchange Bank, has been a resident of Reardan for twelve years. He was bom in La Fayette county, Missouri, on June 26, 1878, and is a son of James H. and Ida (Mason) Burns. The father was a wealthy Virginian who early removed to La Fayette county, Missouri, and engaged in farming, later becoming a resident of Spokane, Washington, where he lived retired.

The education of H. G. Burns was begun in his native state where he had attended a private school for three years before he removed with his parents to Spokane. There for a time he attended the old Jenkins University or Methodist College and later went to the public schools, remaining a student therein until he was fifteen years of age. He then entered a printing office, spending two years in learning the trade, at the same time pursuing a commercial course in the Spokane Business College. He subsequently became collector for the Washington Water Power Company, remaining in their service for two years. In 1899 he came to Reardan as bookkeeper for the Washington Grain & Milling Company, continuing to be identified with this company for three years. When the Reardan Exchange Bank was reorganized in 1902 he became cashier and has ever since remained in tiiis capacity. He is also interested in the Chamdcane Lumber Company and is numbered among the capable and successful business men of the town.

His political prerogatives Mr. Burns exercises in support of the men and measures of the republican party, but does not prominently participate in municipal affairs. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, taking an actiTc interest in this fraternity. During the period of his residence in Reardan, Mr. Burns has won and retained the friendship of many people because of his estimable personal characteristics as well as his rare business ability and trustworthiness.

Fred Lewis Tiffany

Fred Lewis Tiffany, president of the Coeur d'Alene Abstract & Title Guarantee Company, is one of the representative business men of Coeur d'Alene, of which he has been a resident for the past four y^ars. He was born in Mason City, Iowa, on the 20th of May, 1877, and is a son of David M. and Addle R. (Knight) Tiffany.

The boyhood and youth of Fred Lewis Tiffany did not differ save in details from those of the average lad of similar circumstances. He attended the common schools in the acquirement of his preliminary education, after the completion of which he matriculated at the University of Minnesota, where he applied himself to the mastery of the rules of jurisprudence, being graduated with the degree of LL. B. with the class of 1901. Although he has been admitted to practice in the courts of Minnesota, South Dakota and Idaho, during the period of his residence in this state he has not engaged in any legal work save that connected with the company of which he is the hea(}. Immediately following his graduation from the University, Mr. Tiffany went to South Dakota, establishing an office at Selby, that he maintained for two years. In 190S he received the appointment of United States court commissioner for the district of South Dakota, and located at Evarts, that state. He was identified with this office until 1905, when he removed to Mitchell, to assume the duties of deputy register of deeds, having charge of the office for two years. In June, 1907, he came to Coeur d'Alene and together with his father organized the Coeur d'Alene Abstract & Title Guarantee Company, of which the latter was president, while he was secretary and manager. Upon the retirement of his father from active life in the spring of 1911, Mr. Tiffany became president of the company. This is one of the well established enterprises of the city, and is now located at 414 Sherman avenue, where they have very pleasant and well appointed quarters. During the brief period of his identification with the business interests of this city, Mr. Tiffany has manifested the initiative, foresight and sagacity essential to the success of any undertaking.

On the 20th of May, 1902, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Tiffany and Miss Florence Gregory, a daughter of William H. and Ellen M. (Barnhardt) Gregory, of Mitchell, South Dakota, and unto them have been born two children, Lewis and Milton. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany take an interest in the social life of the community, and often extend the hospitality of their home, located at Government Way and Foster street, to their many friends.

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and is at present serving as secretary of the county central republican committee. He has also filled the office of city clerk and sat as police judge here from 1909 to 1911. He belongs to Coeur d* Alene Lodge^ No. 1254, Protective Benevolent Order of Elks and also the Masons, having attained the thirty-second degree in the Scottish Rite of the latter order, and is affiliated with Idaho Consistory, No. 3. His connection with organizations of a more purely social nature is confined to his membership in the Inland and University Clubs of Spokane. In the conduct of his business Mr. Tiffany has manifested those qualities that invariably win the respect of all upright people, and is, therefore, accorded the esteem of all with whom he has had transactions.

E. E. Noble

Highest tribute should be paid to the man, who without either capital or influence save his determination of purpose and indomitable will attains a position that entitles him to the resj>ect of his community through recognition of his power. Of such as these is E. E. Noble, one of Lincoln county's extensive property holders and cashier of the Farmers' State Bank of Reardan.

He was bom in Carroll, Maine, on the 2d of January, 1872, and is a son of Alpredo and Lorinda Noble. The mother of E. E. Noble died when he was a young boy and in 1877 the father removed to California. He resided in the latter state until 1881, and then removed to Pierce county, Washington, where for many years he was engaged in farming, but is now living retired.

From his earliest boyhood E. E. Noble was trained to farm work, having assisted his father about the fields when not engaged with his studies. His education was begun in the public schools of California and finished in those of Pierce county, which he continued to attend until he had attained the age of eighteen years. Laying aside his text-books he entered upon employment in a newspaper office, where he spent two years in learning the printer's trade. At the expiration of that period he came to Reardan locating here in 1893. During the succeeding two years he worked as a farm hand on various ranches in Lincoln coimty, becoming more dissatisfied with his life each month, realizing that there was no future for the man who worked for others. Determined to make a start for himself he gave up his position and with a capital of thirty dollars began his career as a ranchman. He leased one hundred and sixty acres of land, and bought such food stuffs as he felt he would necessarily require, spending the remainder for seed. He began his work with that absolute confidence of success which is an outgrowth of the determination of purpose that refuses to recognize failure. Discouragements were encountered and conquered, defeats but served to strengthen his resolution, and failures were but stepping-stones to success. He possessed the tenacity of purpose that enabled him to dominate conditions, and although the succeeding ^Yc or six years were a continuation of unremitting energy and self-denial they brought him to the plane where the future was assured. Mr. Noble has every reason to be proud of his achievement, although it is no more than any other man with equal energy and determination could accomplish, because these form the elements of success in any vocation or undertaking. He is now the owner of eleven hundred acres of the best wheat land^ in the vicinity of Reardan^ that he leases. In 1910 he withdrew from his agricultural pursuits and removed to town^ becoming a stoddiolder of the Farmers' State Bank^ of which he has ever since been cashier. He owns a fine residence here in addition to his many other interests and is known as one of the affluent citizens of the town.

Mr. Noble completed his arrangements for a home by his marriage on the 28th of November^ 1897^ to Miss Bessie Sexson, a daughter of J. C. Sexson^ who is mentioned at greater length elsewhere in this work. Of this union there have been born three children: Helen Lorinda, Ralph Sexson and Ernest Eugene.

The republican party is awarded Mr. Noble's political allegiance, but the development of his various interests has prevented him from any prominent participation in governmental affairs. He is a Mason, and an Odd Fellow and belongs to the Foresters of America and the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Noble's success is but an illustration of the unlimited possibilities afforded to those who make an honest effort and earnest endeavor in striving to attain their ambition.

Frederick W. Fitze

One of the substantial citizens of Coeur d'Alene and one whose business enterprise has greatly contributed to the financial and material welfare of this rapidly rising town is Frederick W. Fitze, a prosperous real-estate man also handling fire and life insurance, bonds and loans, and prominently connected with a large number of commercial interests in this vicinity. Born in Wayne county, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1872, he is the son of John and Mary Ann (James) Fitze, natives of England, who were married in Pennsylvania shortly after their arrival in this country. In 1879 they removed to Taylor county, Wisconsin, where they are still living being now past eighty years of age and in excellent health and good spirits. Frederick W. Fitze obtained his education in the public schools of Wisconsin and began working at the age of seventeen years in the lumber camps of northern Wisconsin. He continued at this employment until the fall of 1895 when he went to Hurley, Wisconsin, to live, being appointed to the position of deputy treasurer of Iron county. He served in this capacity for a year when a good opening was offered him by the Kimble & Clark Lumber Company at Hurley and he entered their employ as bookkeeper in the company's retail lumberyard, continuing in this position for a year and a half, when he secured employment as bookkeeper with the Rust-Owen Lumber Company of Drummond, Wisconsin, and after one and one-half year was promoted to the cashiership, in which position he had entire charge of the office. He served in this capacity for nine years and then resigned in order to seek a larger field for his activities in the newly settled portions of the west. Knowing that the step which he was about to take required careful consideration he was deliberate in his plans travelling through Alberta, southern British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho in order to look over the ground thoroughly with a view to the best place for location. He concluded at length that Coeur d'Alene was likely to be the most promising of the places he had seen and therefore remained here and engaged in business in 1906 under the firm name F. W. Fitze, beginning with the buying and selling of real estate and soliciting underwriters for the life and fire insurance i:ompanies which he represented. Besides handling local real estate he buys and sells farm lands in Kootenai county^ Idaho, and in Alberta and Saskatchewan counties, British Columbia. He is identified with all the irrigation projects of Kootenai county, Idaho, acting as purchasing agent for the Hayden Lake Irrigated Lands Company, for the Dalton Garden Lands Company and for the Post Falls Irrigation Lands Company, bearing the relation of stockholder and director to the last named company. In 1907 he acted for D. C. Corbin in securing the purchase of the right-of-way through Kootenai county for the Spokane & International Railroad Company. Mr. Fitze has just completed the building of a business block on the main business street of the city - Sherman avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets - and has also built three residences, selling two of them and keeping one at No. 801, Garden street, for his own use. His business equipment is entirely modern and he possesses the only independent safety deposit boxes outside of the banks in Coeur d'Alene.

On September 14, 1896, Mr. Fitze was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Lumira Wais, a daughter of Joseph Wais, of Marathon City, Wisconsin.' Prior to her marriage Mrs. Fitze taught school for a number of years in Taylor county, that state.

Mr. Fitze is a thirty-second degree Mason of the Scottish Rite, and is a member of El Katif Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Spokane. He is also a member of the Commercial Club of Coeur d'Alene. When a resident of Wisconsin he took an active interest in politics, being an enthusiastic republican, and was elected to the school board and to the position of town clerk of Drummond, Wisconsin, in 1896, and in 1897 was elected town treasurer and treasurer of the school board continuing to hold these offices until he went west. During most of that period he was also justice of the peace and was sent as a delegate to the county conventions for several consecutive years. On coming to Coeur d'Alene, however, he resolved to refrain from active participation in politics, preferring to devote all his time to his rapidly multiplying business responsibilities. In the spring of 1911 he was urged by his friends to become a candidate on the citizen's ticket for the office of city treasurer, but he steadfastly declined in spite of the solicitations of the entire banking fraternity. He is recognized as a man of keen powers of discernment possessing the mental alertness and spirit of daring enterprise that are in keeping with the progressive business attitude of the growing west.

J. C. Driscoll, who has been engaged in the general mercantile business in Reardan for the past twelve years, is one of the town's most enterprising and progressive citizens. He was bom in Binghamton, New York, on the 17th of May, 1867, and is a son of Michael and Johanna (O'Brien) Driscoll, also natives of the Empire state. Agricultural pursuits always engaged the attention of the father, who was a veteran of the Civil war, having served as a member of the Twenty-seventh Volunteer Infantry of New York.

Reared on his father's farm in New York, J. C. Driscoll obtained his early education in the public schools, this being supplemented later by an academic course of one year. When he was twenty he left the parental roof and came west, believing that better opportunities were here afforded for advancement than could be found in the more populous sections of the east. He first located in Cheney, Washington, where he joined a party of engineers engaged in surveying for the Washington Central Railroad. During the succeeding ten years he continued to be identified with railroad interests, but in 1899 he came to Reardan and engaged in the general mercantile business. He has met with a most gratifying measure of success in this undertaking and has extended the scope of his activities until he is financially interested in various thriving enterprises in this locality. He has a large and well selected stock of merchandise and offers his goods at reasonable prices. He enjoys an excellent patronage, his being one of the largest stores in Lincoln county. Mr. Driscoll is a man of progressive ideas and conducts his business in strict accordance with modern commercial methods. His patrons are accorded courteous treatment at all times, their wants being anticipated and satisfied if possible, as he considers that the best mode of advertising is through well satisfied customers.

On the 14th of February, 1899, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Driscoll and Miss Mary Berriegan, a daughter of Thomas Berriegan, an agriculturist of New York. Three daughters have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll, Mary, Katherine and Agnes.

Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll are communicants of the Roman Catholic church, and in his political views he is a democrat, but does not actively participate in municipal affairs. Public life and official honors have never attracted him, as being a lover of home life he prefers to devote such time as is not required in looking after his various business interests to his family. The success that has been awarded his endeavors since locating in Reardan is entirely attributable to his unremitting energy and determination of purpose, as discouragements that would have stunned the ambition of a man of less persistency have only served to inspire him to yet greater effort.

Dr. Francis Leo Quigley, who has been city physician and health officer in Wallace since 1909 and also secretary of the county board of health, is one of the very promising representatives of his profession in Shoshone county. He was bom at Salina, Kansas, October 21, 1879, his parents being John B. and Maggie T. (Murray) Quigley.

The boyhood and early youth of Dr. Quigley were spent beneath the parental roof, his preliminary education being acquired in the public schools of his native state. He subsequently entered St. Mary's College, from which institution he was graduated in 1900 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Having decided to adopt the profession of medicine for his life vocation, he then matriculated in the medical department of the Georgetown University at Washington, D. C, being awarded his degree with the class of 1904. In order to acquire a broader knowledge of the practical treatment of disease, he entered the Georgetown University Hospital, where he held an intemeship for two months, after which he became resident physician at the