A memorial and biographical history of northern California, illustrated. Containing a history of this important section of the Pacific coast from the earliest period of its occupancy...and biographical mention of many of its most eminent pioneers and also of prominent citizens of today, Part 88

Author: Lewis Publishing Company. cn
Publication date: 1891
Publisher: Chicago : The Lewis publishing company
Number of Pages: 1000

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Dr. Logan has practiced continuously in the city since July, 1881, when he first opened his office, building up rapidly a very large and lucrative practice, which necessitates the em- ployment of several assistants. It should be stated that Dr. Logan is an eclectic physician, conscientiously selecting or choosing from any or all schools the methods and treatment best adapted to particular cases. He has had great success in his practice, a result of his assiduons care and careful study of each case, not less

than to skill and experience. Dr. Logan is well read, being a graduate of the Chantauqua Scien- tific and Literary Circle, in addition to his scientific and professional courses. Notwith- standing his multifarious professional engage- ments he has yet found time to write two works, standards in their line, the one a system of nrinology, and the other a system of organic chemistry, suited to the practical uses of the student. He has been a very prominent mem- ber of the Knights of Pythias since the early part of 1878, having since then assisted in or- ganizing many lodges, and been a member of the Grand Lodge. He still holds the appoint- ment of Medical Examiner to several lodges. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F., of the F. & A. M., a Thirty-second-Degree member of the Scottish Rite, a member of the I. O. R. M., of the A. O. U. W., of the K. & L. of H., of the K. of H., and of the U. E. A.

Dr. Logan has always had a fondness for study, paying great attention especially to numismatics, having formed a large and valu- able collection of coins, among them a coin or medal of the time of Moses, a most antique specimen. Archaeology is another of his favorite pursuits, coupled with kindred branches, and in mineralogy, conchology, etc., he has been an ardent collector. He has probably as fine a collection of petrifaction as is in the world. He is about to start on a European tour for the purpose of extending his knowl- edge. He will visit all the famous hospitals and seats of learning throughout the continent, Berlin, Heidelberg, Leipsic, Paris, Italy and the British Isles, as well as other parts.

Dr. Logan was married May 30, 1883, to Miss Leta A., a native of San Francisco, daugh- of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Rosekrans, who are of old Knickerbocker stock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. N. L Rowell, at the Rosekrans residence in San Francisco, in the presence of a large number of the friends of both parties. They have now one son, Milburn Ilomer, three years and a half old. Dr. Logan's office is centrally located at 101 Grant

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avenue, corner of Geary. His residence is at 627 Webster street, near Hayes.

We have entered somewhat more fully into his biography than is customary, for the reason that the history of Dr. Logan is of great value, especially to the young, as showing what may be accomplished, even at an early age, by energy and application, when combined with natural talent.

ENRY HAGEN, proprietor of Cedar Knoll, the beautiful country place abont four miles north of Napa, has been a resi- dent of California since 1852. He purchased Cedar Knoll thirteen years ago, then a vineyard of thirty acres, with a wine cellar. Mr. Hagen has added to and beautified it until it is now a summer paradise, even for California. There are 440 acres in the ranch, comprising hill and rolling land, and valuable water privileges. There are now sixty acres in vineyard. He had at one time 125 acres in vineyard, but it was destroyed by the phylloxera, and he has since been planting resistant stocks, which he pro- poses to continue till the entire areage above referred to has been replaced. He plants the Riparia and LeNoir, grafting them with the Riesling, Chasselas and others of the choicest varieties of grapes. Some of these resistant vines are bearing very satisfactorily. He has a family orchard of some four acres surrounding the house, an I containing almost every variety of fruit. There is on the place a wincry, dis- tillery an I several wine cellars, with a storing capacity of about 100,000 gallons. All the accessories which can add to comfort, conven- ience and elegance are to be found on this model rauch. A park of three acres, with a stream of water running through it all the year around, contains twenty-three deer and fawns. There are three fish ponds: one for trout, one for carp, and the other for black bass. A swimming pond, oval in shape, 110 feet long by thirty wide, four feet deep at one end and

eight feet at the other, is cemented into the rock. This is fed by a constantly running stream, and affords the finest bathing facilities in summer. Oranges, lemons, bananas and vines are doing well, the trees at this writing being loaded with fruit. An iron spring has been discovered on the place this summer, which adds therapeutic virtues to the beauties of its surroundings. An over-arching bower of cypress shades the graveled avenne from the road to the house. The remainder of the ranch furnishes hay, grain and all the products of a general farm.

ENRY CHARLES RICHARD .- As an old resident of Red Bluff and as one who has taken an active interest in the growth and development of the city, Mr. Richard is justły entitled to honorable mention in the his- tory of Tehama County.

He is a native of East Troy, New York, born January 5, 1840, in the same house in which his father, Isaac Richard, first saw the light in 1809. Isaac Richard was a machinist by trade, and a deacon in the Presbyterian Church. His life was passed at his native place until 1850, when he went to Illinois, bought land, im- proved it, and made his home on it for nine- teen years, when his death occurred, at the age of sixty-nine. Our subject's grandfather, Isaac Tasmaster Richard, was a native of Germany, born and reared in Westphalia. He came to America in 1802 and settled in New York. In 1808 he removed to Troy and there reared his family and lived for many years. He moved a short distance into the country, made his home on land he owned, was there successfully en- gaged in the dairy business, and died in 1852. Mr. Richard's mother was nee Lucy Ogden, a native of Jamaica City, Long Island, and daughter of William Ogden, a merchant. Her father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and was captured and held a prisoner for three months. His deathi occurred in 1840.

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Henry C. Richard was the second of a family of nine children, and his education was ob- tained in the public schools. October 26, 1853, he left home and traveled on foot by himself 300 miles. His first work was to lead a cart horse that was working on the canal, running from Lake Michigan to Jeffersonville, Indiana. He worked eleven days and was to have re- ceived $1.10 per day, but was cheated out of it and never got a cent. He says it was the first and only wages he ever lost. He then tramped sixty miles to Bedford, Indiana, where he car- ried brick, sawed wood and did whatever he could get to do. Jannary 26, 1854, he began to learn the harness and saddlery business, serv- ing three years. During that time he had both the mumps and the measles and lost only seven days' work. The first year his salary was $2.50 per month; the second, $4.00; and the third, $6.00. When his three years had expired he had $160, a kit of tools and a suit of clothes. At this time, seeing the necessity of a better education, he attended school for six months. Then he tramped through Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and to St. Louis, Missouri, working at the latter place for a short time. Soon, how- ever, his love for travel took him to Iowa and from there to Nebraska. In the fall of 1858 he saw a little bottle of gold dust that came from Cherry Creek. An attack of the California gold fever was the result, and he soon began to make preparations for a journey to the new El Dorado of the West. In November he re- turned to the place where he had learned his trade, and there worked three weeks.

February 1, 1859, Mr. Richard started for California, coming via New York and the Isth- mus of Panama, landing at San Francisco. From there he went to Sacramento, then to Marysville, and from there went to Red Bluff On the 9th of March, 1859, he went to work in Red Bluff, and for thirty-one years has made this city his home. The first year he worked for C. A. Moore, after which he was employed for nearly a year on a ranch. October 1, 1860, he went to work for Mr. S. B. Gallard and re-

mained with him seven and a half years. Mr. Richard says he was a splendid man. He still has one of the business cards they used at that time, and it reads as follows: "S. B. Gallard, Purchaser of Hides, Tallow and Skins, Main Street, Red Bluff." Mr. Gallard's death oc- curred March 15, 1875. Mr. Richard and Mr. Collins bought out Mr. Gallard in 1868 and carried on the business for seventeen years. At the end of that time our subject bought ont his partner and became sole proprietor. In 1870 Mr. Richard purchased the lot and built his brick store, 25 x 70 feet, in which he has since done business. In 1880 he built a good home on the corner of Jackson and Oak streets.

Mr. Richard was married, May 30, 1868, to Miss Sarah Rambo, a native of San Joaquin County, by whom he has had seven children, all born in Red Bluff. Their names are as fol- lows: Annie Ogden, Arthur Calvin, William Henry, John, Franklin, Charles Acton, Bruce Duncan and Ruth Aggie. Two of the chil- dren are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Richard are members of the Methodist Church. He is a trustee of the church and rendered efficient aid in building their house of worship. He is a public-spirited citizen and also aided in build- ing other church edifices of the city. He is a Master, chapter and commandery Mason, and has been Treasurer, Senior Warden and Master of the lodge. Has also been Royal Arch Captain for many years. In politics he is a Republican. He has been city trustee for ten years and president of the board for two years.

AUL STOLL, a prominent business man of Red Bluff, California, was born in Ba- varia, Germany, November 24, 1843. His parents, Carl and Margaret Stoll, were both natives of that country. His father and his forefathers for five generations, and in fact as far back as they ean trace, were harness-makers. His parents were Lutherans, and to that faith he

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was reared. After receiving his education and learning his trade, that of harness-making, he spent three years in the German army, dur- ing that time participating in the war against Prussia in 1865.

In 1869 he came to California. For fifteen inonths he worked as a saddler for his brother J. T., in Sacramento, after which he was em- ployed for six months in San Francisco. He then returned to Sacramento and spent two years more there. At that time, hearing favor- able reports of Red Bluff, he went to that city and engaged in business, in 1873, his shop be- ing the third one in the place. At first he started in a small way, in a wooden shanty, but soon his business increased and in 1881 he built a fine brick store, 20 x 115 feet, and two stories high. The lower room is filled with his goods and manufactured stock, while the upper room is devoted to buggy and carriage harness and fine saddles. Mr. Stoll does an extensive busi- ness, keeping about six men constantly employed in his shop. He also buys all the hides and furs which are brought to town. He is a public- spirited man and has done much to improve the town. From time to time he has invested in city property and has built a number of houses, among which is his residence, one of the finest homes in the city.

He helped to organize the first fire company (Red Bluff Hook and Ladder Company) in 1874, and has held the office of foreman of the com- pany for years.

In 1877 he wedded Miss Emma Hertle, a native of California, born at Weaverville, Cali- fornia. Her father, William Hertle, was a pio- neer of the State. They have six children, five sons and one daughter, all born in Red Bluff, viz .: Paul, Carl, William, Albert, Walter, Leo and Emma Margaret.

Mr. Stoll is an active member of the I. O. O. F., has filled nearly all the chairs, and is Captain of the Canton Red Bluff. Politically he is a Republican. By his honesty and industry Mr. Stoll has made a business success in the town of his adoption, and is regarded by his fellow

citizens as an enterprising, reliable and worthy man.

ICHARD TYTHER, proprietor of the Dry Creek Orchard, has been a resident of California and Napa County since 1855. This orchard covers fifty acres, about twenty-six of which was planted in 1858, and the remainder at intervals since, until at the present time the whole tract is in full and luxuriant bearing. There are now twenty-four acres in peaches, fifteen in apples, one in Bart- Jett pears, two in apricots, five in plums, two in French prunes and one in almonds. His mar- ket is largely in San Francisco, although he sells some fruit for shipment to the coast. Mr. Tyther worked at the Oak Knoll ranch for three years from 1855, and during that time he planted most of the trees and vines which cov- ered that magnificent tract. During those three years he also purchased these fifty acres; and having his trees all rooted and prepared in nursery, he had a fine orchard planted by the time he was ready to occupy the place. He immediately established the first nursery in the valley, and for years supplied all the neighbor- ing counties with trees and vines. He was diligent in improving his facilities for business, purchasing from Mr. Osborn, of the Oak Knoll orchard, and others, every new variety which conld be obtained.

He was born in Shropshire, England, in 1829, and received his early education in the schools of the neighborhood. His parents were Thomas and Mary (Gardiner) Tyther. His father was a gardener and nurseryman, and at the age of sixteen he commenced to learn the business with him. He was afterward foreman in the hot-houses and gardens of Cornwall Lee estate for several years, and then came to America, working as a florist for four years in New York. Having heard glowing accounts of the country and its advantages, he came to California and to Napa in 1855, and immediately found em-

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ployment with Mr. Osborn of the Oak Knoll ranch, as above mentioned.

He was married in 1865 to Miss Catherine Mc Neff, a native of Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland. They have two children: Joseph R., now engaged with his father on the ranch, and Mary Frances. Mr. Tyther has devoted his time and talents fully to the developments of his interests in Napa. Commencing life in California without capital, the results of his labors are a beautiful home, an orchard that re- turns an income of not less than $4,000 a year, and in addition a considerable property in San Francisco.

DMOND J. ENGLEHART, an agricult- urist between Winters and Davisville, Yolo County, was born October 20, 1841, in Guernsey County, Ohio, a son of Samnel and Mary Englehart, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved form that State to Ohio, afterward to Missouri, and in 1856 overland to California. His father died at the Big Meadows, on Hum- boldt Creek, leaving a family of six sons and three daughters; and his mother died at Healds- burg in 1883. In the family were nine chil- dren, named James, William, John, Joseph, Samuel, Eliza, Jane, Cassander and Edmond J., --- all of whom are now residing in California. The first year in this State the subject of this sketch resided just above Sacramento; next he worked at intervals on a farm in Sonoma County until 1863; in 1864-'66 he followed teaming through the mountains, returned to farm work until 1869; then rented land of John Wolf- skill until 1879, when he purchased 371 acres of J. T. Cary, and to-day he has one of the best farms in Yolo County; it is situated on Putah Creek, between Winters and Davisville, as be- fore stated. The place is well improved, and is indeed a beautiful one. Mr. Englchart is a member of the order of Freemasons, Knights Templar and Odd Fellows, holding his member- ship in the bluc lodge, No. 195, Dixon Chap- ter, No. 48, and Woodland Commandery, No. 21.

He was married in Woodland, October 18, 1871, to Emma Edwards, who was born in Scott County, Illinois, January 8, 1849, a daughter of Lorenzo and Sarah (Brown) Edwards, her father a native of Massachusetts and her mother of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Englehart have two chil- dren: Cleve E., born September 22, 1873; and Vivian L., born April 27, 1885.

ALOMEN D. SCHOENFELD is one of the prominent citizens and merchants of Red Bluff, California. He was born in Westphalia, Germany, March 14, 1836. His parents, David and Hannah Schoenfeld, both Hebrews, were born and died in Gerinany. The father was a merchant and a farmer. Salomen D. attended school in his native place, Doessel and the adjoining city of Warburg.

He came to the United States to engage in business, landing in New York city, where he had relatives. At that place he was offered a situation as porter in a store at a salary of $2.50 per week, but not being accustomed to that kind of work he did not accept the offer. Soon he engaged in business for himself. After remain- ing in the State of New York a little over a year, he came to California, in 1856. During his short sojourn in the East, he had made enough money to pay his passage to San Fran- cisco and had some left with which to make a start in business. He had a brother in San Francisco, who was conducting a wholesale and retail butchering business, and with him our subject wanted to take a situation. His brother, however, thought he had better start on his own hook. Mr. Schoenfeld had a friend who had come from Germany with him and who was at that time engaged in business in Calaveras County. They met at San Francisco and decided they would go into business together at Red Bluff. His friend had a chance to sell his business, so they bought a stock of goods and were fitting a store to receive them, when the friend's chance to sell proved a failure. Another gentleman,

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before unknown to Mr. Schoenfeld, became his partner, and they entered into business in 1856. in the Kraft building, near the site of his present store on Main street, between Oak and Pine. They subsequently opened a branch store in Horsetown, Shasta County, and his partner, Mr. J. S. Rosenbaum, had charge of it. That enterprise was an unsuccessful one and they sold the store. In 1861 Mr. Schoenfeld. bought ont his partner and continued the business alone, having one of his brothers as clerk in the store. Seeing a business opening in Star City, Nevada, he started a branch business there with his brother in charge, the store being conducted under the name of S. D. Schoenfeld & Brother. This being a mining place, the business was a profitable one, and they remained there until there was such an excitement over the Idaho mines, when they removed to Silver City, Idaho. Mr. Schoenfeld shipped his brother's goods via Sacramento, and they continued there until 1868, when they sold out at a loss.

February 22, 1869, Mr. Schoenfeld with his brother Jonas started for a visit to his mother and other relatives at his old home in Germany. While absent he purchased goods in New York, Philadelphia, London and Germany, and sent them to Red Bluff. Upon their arrival in 1870 he did a large business, his trade extending 200 miles from Red Bluff. In 1873 he made a trip to New York to attend the marriage of his brother Jonas, and while in that city made a large purchase of goods. After his return he went to San Francisco to attend to some office work for his brother Jacob. In 1876 he took his brother Jeremiah into business with him, and in May, 1878, bought his interest back. Since that time he has conducted the business alone.

Our subject has invested quite largely in real- estate. He has 1,100 acres of land located two miles and a half south of Red Bluff on Red Bank, 900 acres of which are being cultivated. On Payne's Creek he has 800 acres, a part of which he rents and the remainder is devoted to fruit, etc. He also owns 2,120 acres of land on

Red Bank that at some future time will be quite valuable. In 1859 he built his present brick store, 25 x 105 feet. He has also built for him- self and family a beautiful residence on High street, between Oak and Pine.

Mr. Schoenfeld was married in 1878, to Miss Helena Myer, a native of San Francisco and a daughter of Nathan Myer, of that city. They have two children, a son and daughter: David S., born in San Francisco, and Golda S., in Red Bluff.

In politics Mr. Schoenfeld is liberal, always casting his vote for whom he considers to be the best man. He is a member of the Masonie fraternity, the blue lodge and chapter. He has held the office of Scribe and holds now the office of King.

- NDREW McCLORY, a farmer of Putah Creek, Yolo County, was born February 14, 1821, in Patterson, New Jersey, a son of James and Helen (McGee) McClory, natives of Ireland; the father settled in that State in 1800. At the age of twelve years young Mc- Clory went to New York City and began the study of art, under the instructions of Henry Inman, and continued there three years, and then one year more under William Page, being in the academy three or four years. In 1838 he started West through Albany, Buffalo, Cleve- land and Pittsburg, where he followed painting until 1842. He then went to St. Louis and to Independence, Kansas, Sante Fe, and in the winter of 1843 left Chihuahua and New Mexico for the south fork of the Platte, near where Denver city is now located; in 1844 he returned to Missouri, and in six months went to New Orleans, and then into the State of Mississippi; and, being in Pittsburg in 1846, when the Mex- ican war broke out, in 1847 he enlisted and was appointed as First Lientenant of Company H, at- tached to the District of Columbia and Maryland Regiment, and held the position of Provost- Marshal of the city and department of Jalapa

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until the close of that contest ; he was discharged at Pittsburg. In 1849 he came by way of Mis- souri overland to California, by wagon, arriving at Sacramento. He engaged in gold digging until 1852, when he settled on a ranch on Putah Creek, and resided there five years; then he moved upon land which he now owns one mile north, and which comprises at present 445 acres, fertile and in good condition.

He was married in Sacramento November 19, 1865, to Miss Lydia Chillson, who was born December 25, 1830, in Mississippi, and they have one son, Andrew B., who was born No- vember 15, 1869.

nel RANK W. SMITH, City Attorney of Redding, Shasta County, California, has, by his own go-aheadativeness and push, won for himself a position of prominence and nfluence.

Mr. Smith was born in Dubuque, Iowa, July 27, 1854. His father, Thomas Smith, a native of Ireland, came to the United States when a young man, and was subsequently united in marriage to Margaret Burk, a native of Louisi- ana. He was a merchant in Iowa, and came to California in 1859. To them were born four children. Their oldest son, Frank W., the sub- ject of this sketch, received the principal part of his education in the schools of Cascade, a live little city of Iowa. After leaving school he started ont for himself as a farm hand. Then for a few years he was engaged in railway serv- ice as a train-man, advancing to the position of conductor before leaving that calling. For a year or more he was a miner in El Dorado County, California. From that place he went to Red Bluff, and with others started the Peo- ple's Cause, the first daily paper published in that city. Then he published the Ledger, a daily at Marysville. IIe subsequently sold out, went East and became the city editor of the Herald and Elevator, which was published at Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was also editor and

proprietor of the Summit County Leader, of Breckenridge, Colorado. He returned to Cali- fornia and was associated with the Mining and Scientific Press, as traveling correspondent. While acting in this capacity he visited many of the mines of the State and wrote articles of value in connection with mining interests. Then for one year he was on the editorial staff of the San .Francisco Chronicle. While there he became interested in the study of law, read in the office of J. N. E. Wilson, then district attorney of the city and county of San Fran- cisco, and attended the Hastings College of Law. After his admission to the State Supreme Court he practiced a short time in San Francisco. From there he removed to El Dorado County, and in 1887 went to Redding, Shasta County. Being impressed with the bright prospects of Redding and this section of the country he de- cided to cast his lot here. He opened his law office and has met with flattering success, doing a good business, and having had charge of sev- eral important cases which were decided in favor of his clients. He has a nice office and an ex- tensive library. Mr. Smith is a hard worker, a careful and technical pleader, and a forcible speaker. He has been admitted to practice in all the Courts of Record and is Commissioner of the United States Circuit Court for Shasta County. He has received the appointment of Notary Public, and, as already stated at the be- ginning of this article, is Attorney for the city of Redding.

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A memorial and biographical history of northern California, illustrated. Containing a history of this important section of the Pacific coast from the earliest period of its occupancy...and biographical mention of many of its most eminent pioneers and also of prominent citizens of today, Part 88

Author: Lewis Publishing Company. cn Publication date: 1891 Publisher: Chicago : The Lewis publishing company Number of Pages: 1000

Author: Lewis Publishing Company. cn
Publication date: 1891
Publisher: Chicago : The Lewis publishing company
Number of Pages: 1000