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Dr. Campbell engaged in the practice of medicine for five years in Mis- souri, and then in 1897 removed to Quincy, Illinois, where he practiced for one year. He then started for California, arriving in January, 1899, and he practiced at Stockton until the following November, when he came to Sacramento, where he has since made his home, enjoying a constantly increas- ing practice. His business has grown very rapidly and has developed in importance as well, and he is now accorded a very desirable position among the physicians of this city, both by reason of the extent of his business and his skill in meeting the complex problems which are continually presented to the medical practitioner.
It was in 1880 that Dr. Campbell was united in marriage to Miss Sa- mantha J. Miller, a daughter of Daniel Miller, one of the pioneer farmers of Macon county, Missouri, and a member of an old Pennsylvania family. To Dr. and Mrs. Campbell has been born a daughter, Enola, now the wife of J. E. Tannehill, a native of California, residing in Sacramento.
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Dr. Campbell belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias fraternity. He is the physician for Court Capital, F. of A., also for the Knights of the Royal Arch, the Ancient Order of the United Workmen, the Knights and Ladies of Honor and the Modern Wood- men camp. He is likewise examining physician for the Rathbone Sisters, the Order of Pendo and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. His political views are in accord with the principles of the Republican party. Dr. Campbell is an enthusiast concerning the automobile and has one of the best machines in this part of the state. He patronized home industry by having specially built one of the largest and most modern touring cars in California, it being built by the Veach Novelty Works of Sacramento, and he has spent many pleasant hours in riding over the country in this way. His professional duties. how- ever, are his first consideration, and he allows nothing to stand in his way of faithful attendance to those in need of professional aid. His office is equipped with splendid appointments. There are a commodious reception hall and parlor, consultation, operating, electric and laboratory apartments, each appropriately furnished with its special requirements, and thus every facility which will prove of benefit in his work is at his command. He has made continuous and steady advancement in the line of his profession and the opinion of the public concerning Dr. Campbell both as a physician and citizen is very favorable.
CHARLES E, TRAINOR.
Charles E. Trainor, who is now filling the position of tax collector for the county of Sacramento, was born in the capital city, October I, 1867, and is the second son of Hugh C. and Rose (Toland) Trainor, the former a native of New York and the latter of Ireland. The father was a butcher by trade and in 1850 came to California, making the trip by way of the Isthmus of Panama. Locating in Sacramento he here engaged in the butch- ering business under the firm name of Green & Trainor, where he remained up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1895. His wife survived him only thirty days. They left a family of five sons: Isaac J., now a member of the Kane & Trainor Ice Company of Sacramento; Frank C., who is a machinist by trade; Alfred T., cashier of the Pacific Mutual Life Assur- ance Company of Sacramento; and Walter E., who is representing Enis, Brown & Company, commission merchants.
In the public schools of Sacramento and in St. Mathew's Academy, at San Mateo, California, Charles E. Trainor acquired his education, being graduated at the age of sixteen years. Returning to his native city he entered upon his business career as an employe in the registry department of the postoffice, and after two years' service secured a position with Hol- brook, Merrill & Stetson, at Sacramento, filling that place for three years. In the spring of 1888 he went to the state of Sinola, Mexico, where he devoted his time and energies to mining for three years, and on the expira- tion of that period he returned to Sacramento, where he entered the employ of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, in the office of the chief clerk.
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In 1894 he was appointed to the position of stamp clerk in the postoffice under W. S. Leake, and held that place for six years, until 1900. His next business connection was with the Sperry Flour Company, of Sacramento, which he represented as solicitor until entering upon the duties of his pres- ent position, having been elected tax collector in the fall of 1902 for a term of four years, so that he is now discharging the duties of the office. His course is one which reflects credit upon himself and gives satisfaction to his constituents, for he is methodical and systematic in his work and ac- counts, and thus shows that he is well qualified for the tasks which devolve upon him. His political affiliation is with the Democracy, and fraternally he is associated with the Elks.
GEORGE WISSEMANN.
George Wissemann, who is conducting a general wholesale and jobbing liquor establishment in Sacramento, was born on the 15th of September, 1857, in the southern part of Germany. His parents were George and Mary (Wolf) Wissemann, also natives of that country. It was in the public schools that George Wissemann pursued his education, but at the age of fourteen years he put aside his text-books and worked upon his father's farm, early becoming familiar with all the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. He was thus engaged until 1877, when he had determined to try his fortune in America, having heard favorable reports concerning its business opportunities and advantages. The family numbered three sons, of whom George is the eldest and was the first to come to America. Later his brother Adam also crossed the Atlantic and engaged in farming in Colo- rado. Subsequently Frederick, the youngest, came to the new world, but died two years after joining his brother George in Sacramento. Mr. Wisse- mann sailed from the fatherland to New York city, but did not tarry long in the east, going at once to Ohio, where he secured work in the Cleveland quarry, being engaged in getting out stone. While there he operated a stationary engine. In 1880 he came to California, locating in Sacramento, and after several years spent in the retail liquor business he began conduct- ing his business on the wholesale plan and is now located at No. 230 K street. where he conducts a wholesale and jobbing trade.
In 1889 occurred the marriage of Mr. Wissemann and Mrs. Mary Harms-Bower, a native of Germany who came with her parents to California in the early '50s, settling in Sacramento. They now have two sons and a daughter, George, Ruth and Walter.
Mr. Wissemann belongs to the Masonic fraternity and is also a member of the Elks lodge. In politics he is a Republican and has always taken an active interest in local and state politics, never swerving in his allegiance to the principles of the party which he believes contains the best elements of good government. He found in the business conditions of the new world the opportunities he sought for progress in business, and in his trade inter- ests he has prospered, being now the possessor of a comfortable competence.
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EUGENE S. WACHHORST.
Among the successful members of the Sacramento bar is Eugene S. Wachhorst, a native son of this city, born on the IIth of May, 1866. He is a son of Herman B. F. and Frances (Smith ) Wachhorst, both of whom are natives of Germany. The father came to America in the year 1843. He had learned the trade of watchmaker and jeweler in early life. He estab- lished his home in New Orleans, where he carried on business along these lines. During his residence in that city he was also connected with the grand opera, being a noted vocalist and musician. In the year 1850 he came to California by way of the Horn, arriving in this state in the spring. He located first in Sacramento and afterward spent a short period in the mines, but soon returned to the capital city, where he engaged in the jewelry business, conducting his store until 1899, when his life's labors were ended in death. Long an enterprising merchant of this city, he was very widely and favorably known in commercial circles and by his capable management and upright business methods he secured a liberal and gratifying patronage. He was prominent in many ways, a man noted for his energy and public spirit. He was elected one of the first trustees of Sacramento under the present city charter in 1894, and filled that position for four years, or up to the time of his demise. His record was at all times worthy of emulation and his interest in community affairs was deep and sincere. At his death he left three sons, of whom Eugene S. is the eldest. Herbert B. F., the youngest, died only two months after the father's death, having met with a fatal accident while attending Stanford University.
At the usual age Eugene S. Wachhorst entered the public schools and later supplemented his preliminary training by study in the Military Academy of Oakland. He was also a student in a preparatory school in Berkeley, California, and then entered the State University to prepare for the practice of law. When he had completed a thorough law course he was admitted to the bar in January, 1897, and located in Sacramento, where he has continued to the present time in active connection with his profession. He served as chief deputy in the office of the county clerk from 1891 until 1899, and during the four succeeding years was assistant district attorney. He is now engaged in the private practice of law and has a good clientage, which is an indication of the capability he has manifested in handling intricate problems of juris- prudence. He prepares his cases with great thoroughness and care, and presents the points in evidence with a force that carries weight, so that his argument never fails to impress court and jury, and many times has won for him the verdict desired.
In 1887 occurred the marriage of Mr. Wachhorst and Miss Mary B. Johnson, a native of Indiana and a daughter of John B. Johnson, a resident of Dixon, Solano county, California. They now have three sons, Donald E., Jack B. and Thomas H. Mr. Wachhorst belongs to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and is a Royal Arch Mason. His political endorse- ment is given to the Republican party, with which he has affiliated since at- taining his majority, and his interest in its welfare is shown by active co-
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operation in movements for its upbuilding. He has been a delegate to many of the city and county conventions and is quite prominent in local party ranks. He has a wide circle of acquaintances here, and that many of his warmest friends are numbered among those who have known him from boyhood is an indication that his career has ever been upright and honorable, commending him to the confidence and good will of those with whom he has been asso- ciated.
JOHN J. BUCKLEY.
John J. Buckley, who is engaged in the abstract business, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, October 1, 1854, his father, Patrick J., and mother, Mary M. Buckley, both natives of Ireland, being now deceased. A brother, Henry L. Buckley, who died September 2, 1898, was born in Boston in 1855; his education was acquired in the public schools of Sacramento and he began business life as a clerk in the motive power and machinery department of the shops of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company under A. J. Stevens. Later he occupied a clerical position in the office of Judge A. C. Hinkson, who was city superintendent of schools, and subsequently he studied law in the office of Armstrong & Hinkson and was admitted to the bar. He was a weil known lawyer and judge and was credited with being one of the best criminal lawyers of the city. He was himself of a sensitive and modest dis- position and never resorted to abuse in the trial of a case, but presented his side in the strong clear light of reasoning and sound logical principles. In March, 1878, he was elected city attorney and made an enviable record in that office. In 1879 he was chosen by popular suffrage to the position of district attorney for a term of three years, and in 1884 was again elected, serving for two years at that time. In 1887 he was elected police judge and occupied the position for two terms, covering four years. Later he was assistant district attorney under District Attorney Ryan, and in 1892 was again elected police judge, holding that position until it was abolished under the new charter. He was a popular citizen, having many warm friends in Sacra- mento, and at his death the Sacramento County Bar Association adopted resolutions of respect to the memory of the deceased. There were also two daughters in the Buckley family, Miss Mamie Buckley and Mrs. J. F. Mc- Cracken, of San Francisco.
John J. Buckley was brought to California in his early boyhood days and pursued his early education in the common schools of Sacramento. He was afterward employed as a fireman by the Central Pacific Railroad Com- pany, now the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, acting in that capacity for five years. On the expiration of that period he left that employ and took up the study of law in the office of Judge J. H. McKune & D. W. Welty. He afterward became searcher of records with A. C. Freeman, attorney at law, a member of the constitutional convention and also a code commissioner. An inclination for political life, however, resulted in the election of Mr. Buckley to the office of city assessor of Sacramento in March, 1883, and he acted continuously in that capacity until January, 1894, when the office of city assessor was consolidated with city auditor under the new city charter. At
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the close of his official career he resumed the occupation of abstractor of titles in Sacramento and now devotes his entire attention to that work.
HALLOCK HART LOOK, M. D.
Dr. Hallock Hart Look, one of the most scholarly representatives of the medical fraternity in Sacramento, who has won distinction as an oculist and aurist, as well as general practitioner, was born in Hocking county, Ohio, near the town of Logan, on the 9th of August, 1862. The family is of English lineage, connected with the old Puritan stock. His ancestors came to the new world during an early period in the colonization of this country and the family home was established in Massachusetts. The paternal grand- father, born in this country, served as a soldier in the war of 1812.
The father, Adam Look, was born at Little Falls, New York, and was a tanner by trade, following that pursuit in his early manhood, while later he devoted his energies to farming. His death occurred in August, 1881. He had married Miss Rachel Graffis, who was born in Lancaster, Pennsyl- vania. and was a representative of an old family of that state, of Dutch de- scent, that also furnished members to the patriot army in the war for inde- pendence, her grandfather having been a soldier. Her father was one of the pioneers of Lancaster county, Ohio, going to that state in 1804, and her brother, Abraham Graffis, now resides at the old homestead there. Mrs. Look passed away prior to the death of her husband, her demise occurring in Sep- tember, 1876. In the family were the following named: John C., who is engaged in the raising of fruit at Los Gatos; Luther, an inventor of Los Angeles, who is now engaged in the manufacture of concentrators for mines; Dalton Z., who is engaged in the harness business in Marysville, California ; Harriet, the wife of George Flattry, who is residing in Kansas; and Rebecca F., the wife of Zerah Bunnell, of Kansas. One sister, the eldest, has passed away.
Dr. Hallock Hart Look was educated in the district schools of Kansas. to which state his parents removed when he was a very small lad. He pur- sued his studies for three or four months during each year until sixteen years of age, and then did not attend school again until twenty-two years of age, when he received private instruction, for he realized the value of mental training and desired further advancement in that direction. When eighteen years of age he came to California, making his way to Sutter county, where he worked on a ranch for four years. He then returned to Kansas and spent about eight or nine months in a private school. Determining to enter upon a professional career, he took up the study of medicine in the Kansas City Medical College and pursued his last course in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, which is the medical department of Columbia College, of New York. He was graduated in that institution in the class of 1887 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
Dr. Look then went to Chicago, where he practiced for three years, and in 1890 returned to this state, accepting the position of surgeon with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company upon a vessel running to Panama. He
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occupied that place for eighteen months, during which time he made nine trips .. In 1892 he came to Sacramento, where he remained until the spring of 1898, when he took a trip to Alaska, traveling through the whole Yukon valley, a most interesting experience. He went by way of Chilcoot Pass, with a hand sled, raft and rowboat to St. Michaels, the trip requiring six and a half months. It was a most interesting journey. bringing him into close and intimate knowledge with the conditions of the country as well as its scenic features, and during this period he also did considerable professional work. He was called in attendance on the first white woman who gave birth to a child on Lake Le Barge. He visited all sections of the gold field, not as a prospector but as an observer, and he had many thrilling experiences while in the far north.
Returning to Sacramento, Dr. Look again entered upon the active prac- tice of his profession here, and has since given his undivided attention to his ever increasing duties. He is engaged in the general practice of medicine and surgery, but also makes a specialty of the treatment of diseases of the eye, nose and throat. In the line of his profession he has also rendered some official service, having been sanitary inspector for the northern district of California in 1901, appointed by the state board of health, He is a member of the Sacramento Society for Medical Improvement, the Northern District Medical Society, the California State Medical Society, and is a past president of the first named. He has made continuous and consecutive progress along the line of his chosen profession, and is thoroughly in sympathy with modern thought and ideas, while at the same time he does not quickly discard the old and time-tried remedies whose value has been proved. In addition to his profession he has some outside business interests and is the president of the Sunflower Gold Mining Company, owning property at Grass Valley, Cali- fornia.
In his political views Dr. Look is a Republican, although he does not consider himself bound by party ties at local elections. He has done consid- erable independent work and was chairman of the committee which elected C. H. Hubbard as the independent mayor of Sacramento. He attended the county Independent-Republican convention in 1897, and his labors in behalf of purity in municipal government, of practical reform and substantial im- provement have been far-reaching and beneficial. He has various fraternal relations, belonging to the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Sons of St. George, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Knights of the Maccabees. He is examiner for the four last named, and has recently been elected state physician for the Maccabees. Dr. Look also has a military record, being at the present time captain and assistant surgeon of the Second Infantry Regiment of the California National Guard. He has been connected with the National Guard since 1897, but was absent from the state at the time the Spanish war broke out, being in Alaska, much to his regret. Recently, at the time when some of the convicts from the Folsom penitentiary broke out, he commanded a detachment of the hos- pital corps in the effort to recapture the prisoners. On the last day of the fight,
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in which two of the boys were killed, Dr. Look and his command were ordered home.
Few men have a more thorough appreciation of the value of education than Dr. Look, and his own mental advancement was made possible through his earnest purpose and indomitable labor, for he earned the money which enabled him to pursue his college course. He has always been a student and is now a linguist of great ability, speaking both the German and Italian tongues and also writing French and Spanish. His mind is broad and extensive, and by reading, observation and experience he is continually gaining new thoughts and increasing his intellectual capacity and power. He is widely recognized as a man of scholarly attainments as well as of marked capability in a profes- sion which he has chosen as a life work and in which he is now meeting with signal success.
THOMAS J. COX, M. D.
Among the younger representatives of the medical fraternity in the capital city of California is Dr. Thomas J. Cox, who was born in Sacra- mento county in 1871 and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Flanigan) Cox. His parents were natives of Ireland, but in the year 1849 the father came to California, crossing the plains with an ox team. In this slow way he traveled for 'days and weeks until several months had passed before he reached his destination. At length he located in Coloma and for a few years followed mining, but later turned his attention to agricultural pur- suits in Sacramento county, being thus identified with the farming inter- ests of the central portion of the state until his death, which occurred in 1878. His wife survived him for a number of years, passing away in 1890. In their family were two sons and two daughters, of whom Dr. Cox is the youngest.
Upon his father's farm Dr. Cox spent the days of his boyhood and youth. He attended the public schools of Sacramento and completed the high school course by graduation with the class of 1891. Being desirous of entering upon a professional career, he then matriculated in the medi- cal department of the University of California and was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. His first practical training was received as house surgeon for the Southern Pacific Railway Hospital at Sacramento, with which he was connected for a year and a half. He then resigned to accept the position of assistant superintendent in the county hospital and acted in that capacity for four years. On the expiration of that period he entered upon the private practice of medicine in Sacramento, where he has continued up to the present time, and his business has been of an important character, his patronage steadily growing in volume.
In 1900 Dr. Cox was joined in wedlock to Miss Alice Sheehan, a na- tive of Sacramento county and a daughter of General T. W. Sheehan, the manager of the Record Union of Sacramento. They now have two inter- esting children: Margaret and Thomas, Jr. Dr. Cox is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Native Sons of the Golden West. In politics he is a Republican, interested in the local ad-
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vancement as well as state progress of his party, and in all matters of citi- zenship he is public-spirited, endorsing all the measures calculating to prove of benefit to his community and giving his hearty co-operation to many movements for the general good.
CHARLES H. BLEMER, D. V. S.
Dr. Charles H. Blemer, who is holding the position of state veteri- narian in California, has through the exercise of his official prerogatives done a work that has been of great value to the state and will be of lasting benefit in its enduring influences. Skilled in his profession, he has brought his knowledge to bear upon the conditions existing in stock-raising circles of California and his labors have been very effective in eradicating disease. He is yet a young man, but has already attained a success that is indeed enviable and ranks him with the foremost representatives of his calling on the Pacific coast.
Dr. Blemer was born in Marion, Grant county, Indiana, on the 6th of Oc- tober, 1872. His father, J. P. Blemer, was a native of Germany and when a young man came to America. He became well known as a railroad contractor, and in this capacity has been identified with the construction of the Panhandle, Clover Leaf, Mobile & Ohio and other railroads. He now makes his home in Los Angeles, California. He belonged to a prominent old family of the fatherland, while his wife, who bore the maiden name of Nancy Robinson, is of Scotch-Irish descent. Her ancestors, however, came to the new world during the colonial epoch in our country's history and the family was repre- sented in the patriot army in the war of the Revolution. Mrs. Blemer was born in Kentucky and now resides with her husband in Los Angeles. Two sons of the family are yet living: Charles H. and L. W., the latter also a resident of Los Angeles.
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