History of Orange County, California : with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with its earliest growth and development from the early days to the present, Part 152

Author: Armor, Samuel, 1843-; Pleasants, J. E., Mrs
Publication date: 1921
Publisher: Los Angeles : Historic Record Co.
Number of Pages: 1700

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W. H. Dutton was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1858 and followed the jewelry business from boyhood, his father having been a pioneer jeweler in Ohio. In 1891, he migrated with his family to California, where he engaged in the jewelry busi- ness at Los Angeles, remaining there until 1908, when the family moved to their present home place in Orange County. At that time the land was unimproved. Three months after locating on his ranch of ten acres, W. H. Dutton passed away; his son Earl took charge of the estate, and has made all the improvements and spared neither labor or expense in bringing the place up to its present day high state of production. His indefatigable labors and enterprising efforts have been amply rewarded by bountiful crops, seven acres being devoted to oranges and three to avocados. He makes a specialty of the Dutton avocado, originated by himself on his ranch and which has proven of great value because it ripens in winter. This is a widely planted variety, calls having come from Florida and the Hawaiian Islands for the budded variety. Mr. Dutton is a member of the California Avocado Association. For ten years he has been a member of the Orange County Republican Central Committee and taken an active interest in political affairs in the county and state.

On September 21, 1906, Mr. Dutton was united in marriage with Miss Mildred C. Cottrell, and four children have been born to them: William K., John C., Margaret C., and Ruth D. Fraternally, Mr. Dutton is a member of the Order of Eagles, being the past president of Anaheim Aerie No. 947, and also holds membership in the American Genetic Society. He and his family are highly esteemed in the community for their high ideals of character and citizenship.

FERDINAND HEYING .- A poultry fancier who is unusually successful in rais- ing prize show birds, as well as in maintaining a fine orange ranch, is Ferdinand Heying, whose home is on Loara Road, west of Anaheim. Missouri was Mr. Heying's native state, and he was born there on June 3, 1866, at Rhineland, Montgomery County. His parents were Bernhard and Alida (Struttman) Heying, the father having come from Germany in 1844, and was one of the pioneer settlers of Montgomery County, Mo. He was a well known farmer there for many years, owning 120 acres, most of which was Missouri River bottom land. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the Union Army and served valiantly for his adopted country.

The early days of Ferdinand Heying were spent on the home place, where he obtained such education as the schools of that time and place afforded, but as the terms were short-only four months a year-he had to gain most of his schooling through his own efforts. Part of their farm was timberland and this he helped his father clear, raising a few acres of tobacco here, and devoting the remainder to corn, wheat and stock. One of the happiest memories of Mr. Heying's youthful days is his member- ship in the Rhineland Brass Band. This little organization made quite a reputation for itself, being called upon to play for every notable gathering in that part of the country, for every member of the band was a good performer on his particular instrument and with their zealous hours of practice they were able to play music quite in advance of the usual village band. Mr. Heying was one of the leading performers, playing the E-flat cornet in the band and the B-flat cornet in the orchestra work.

Mr. Heying remained on his father's farm until he was of age, when he engaged in the lumber business, sawing the rough lumber for the farm buildings of the vicinity at his mill. He handled walnut, oak, elm, sycamore, maple and cottonwood lumber, and when the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad was built through that part of Missouri he furnished ties for the company. Mr. Heying also acquired an eighty-acre farm near Rhineland, sixty-five acres being bottom land and fifteen acres upland, and here he set out a fine apple orchard, Winesaps, Zanos, Jonathans and Arkansas Blacks being among the varieties that he grew; in addition he also had a good sized orchard of peaches and pears.

In 1902 Mr. Heying came to California and settled at Anaheim, where for some time he was engaged at various occupations. Later he purchased thirteen acres of land near Fullerton, north of the Burdoff ranch: this was vacant land at the time and Mr. Heying began at once to improve it, setting it out to walnuts and bringing it up to a high state of cultivation. He still owns this property, which is producing a fine yield, and he markets his walnuts at the Benchley Packing House. In November. 1916, he purchased five acres on Loara Road, west of Anaheim, and here he now makes his home. The place is set to Valencia oranges and it is irrigated by water from the pumping plant of John Eells, who has one of the finest wells in Orange

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County. Mr. Heying is a member of the Anaheim Citrus Exchange, and of course, markets his oranges through that organization. Since coming to his Anaheim ranch Mr. Heying has developed a thriving poultry business on his ranch, specializing in prize show birds of the Rhode Island Red variety. He has made a special study of this branch of the poultry business and has mastered the secrets of its success; he now has abont 300 birds.

The marriage of Mr. Heying occurred on June 24, 1888, when he was united with . Miss Emma Dyckman, who like himself was born in Montgomery County, Mo. They are the parents of four children: Alfred and Oscar, are both graduate pharmacists and have a splendid business at Anaheim; Alfred graduated from the San Francisco School of Pharmacy and on account of his brilliant work there won a scholarship that entitled him to an additional year of study; Edward G. lives at Fillmore, where he also has a drug store; Ernest B. is attending a dental college at Los Angeles. Oscar and Edward trained at Camp Lewis; the former went to France and the latter was in the gas detail in the United States where the gas was manufactured. Ernest attended the dental col- lege under government regulation until the armistice was signed. A Republican in national politics, Mr. Heying is nonpartisan in his political views where local issues are concerned, believing the best interests of the community are conserved by putting the best man in office, regardless of party ties.

EUGENE L. McCARTER .- A resident of Orange County since 1903 and now an enthusiastic horticulturist in the Tustin district is Engene L. McCarter, who was born near Clay Center, Clay County, Kans., April 5, 1888, a son of Thos. J. McCarter who is represented on another page in this work. Eugene L. was reared on the farm in Kansas and attended the public school of his district. Coming with his parents to Orange County when he was in his fifteenth year, he completed the grammar school and then entered the Santa Ana high school where he was graduated in 1910.

He then followed ranching for a time to earn the money to pay his way through the Brownsberger Business College in Los Angeles. After graduating from this insti- tution he became bookkeeper for a Los Angeles Grocery Company where he con- tinned for eighteen months. But the call of the farm was too strong so he returned to Orange County to begin ranching. He purchased ten acres on the Newport Road and also leased land and engaged in horticulture as well as raising beans. Two years later he sold his place at a good profit and bought a ten-acre walnut grove on the Red Hill Road in Tustin which was interset with Valencia oranges. Four years later he sold it at a big profit and then he bought two ranches, one of ten acres on Red Hill and San Juan streets, devoted to walnuts and the other of eleven acres set to Valencia oranges, located on Prospect Avenne, both lying in the Tustin district. Meantime he also purchased ten acres at West Acres adjoining the Forkner Fig Gardens in Fresno, which he set to figs and two years later sold it at a profit.

Aside from his own ranches he has helped to develop and set out several other ranches to orange and walnut groves. During this time he has been a close student of horticulture, so much so that he has become a well posted and successful horticul- turist. He is also the owner of a valuable corner in Seattle, Wash. He is a member of the Santa Ana Valley Walnut Growers Association and the Tustin Hill Citrus Asso- ciation. Mr. McCarter makes his home on Prospect Avenue, where he has a comfort- able residence and resides with his wife and three children, Barbara, Engene L., Jr., and Gwendolyn.

His marriage in Santa Ana, February 28, 1916, united him with Miss Minnie Mae Montgomery, born in Hereford, Texas. She came with her parents, Lyman A. and Kate (Mercer) Montgomery, to Santa Ana; they were natives of Iowa and Mr. Mont- gomery died here. Mrs. Montgomery is a graduate of the San Diego State Normal and has been engaged in educational work for many years and now teaching at West- minster. Mrs. McCarter was graduated from Santa Ana high school in 1914. The family attend the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana. In national principles Mr. McCarter believes in the policy of protection and is a stanch Republican.

ARTHUR BELDEN McCORD .- The history of the banking institutions of Southern California is interesting, and their soundness and stability are due to the tried and true men at the helm, enabling them in the past to weather many a storm in which older established Eastern banks have been less fortunate.

The competent and popular cashier of the Anaheim National Bank is a native of Shelburn, Ind., born September 1. 1882. His parents, George A. and Lethia (Hazel- rigg) McCord, are living in Los Angeles, where the father is a contractor.

Arthur Belden is the oldest child in a family of eight children, and received a public school education supplemented with a business college course, and a course at the Central Normal School at Danville, Ind., after which he taught school for three

E. L. McCarter

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years at Fairbanks, that state. His first step in the business world was in connec- tion with the Terre Haute Traction and Light Company, in their purchasing depart- ment, in which position he remained two years. After coming to California he was connected with the Commercial National Bank at Los Angeles, for five years, and was assistant cashier of the Traders Bank in that city, two years. He then accepted a posi- tion as cashier of the German American Bank of Anaheim, and from there went to the Anaheim National Bank as cashier, his present position.

The marriage of Mr. McCord occurred April 30, 1905, and united him with Miss Ellen Mahaney of Indiana. Mr. McCord belongs to the Christian Church and politically is a stanch Republican. He is associated fraternally with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is fond of hunting, fishing and motoring, recreations in which he finds relaxation from the cares of busi- ness life. He is very active in Anaheim civic affairs, and is a man of standing and influence in the community, where he is esteemed not only for his personal worth but for the public spirit he manifests and his interest in all things pertaining to the welfare of Orange County.

FRANCIS M. BENNETT .- A rancher who has farmed in various sections of Orange County and is, therefore, well posted as to soil and climatic conditions in this favored part of the Golden State, is F. M. Bennett who is at present yard foreman for the Orange County Fumigating Company. He was born near Rondo, Polk County, Mo., on August 24, 1875, and his parents were Samuel and Harriet A. Bennett, farmers in the Iron State. The lad attended the district school at Rondo, and worked at home until after he was of age.

On attaining his twenty-first year, he started out into the world for himself, taking up farming as a means for a livelihood. On May 18, 1897, he was married to Miss Catherine Marsh, who was born in northern Missouri, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Marsh, also farmers; and they came to California and remained two years, during which time their only child, Jesse D., was accidentally burned at Orange, and died from its injuries. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett returned to Missouri, and there, in 1899, Mrs. Bennett died.

Once again Mr. Bennett came out to California, and this time he brought with him his father and mother. They settled on East Chapman Avenue in Orange, and there purchased ten acres for $3,500. At the end of two years, however, they disposed of their holding and moved into Orange. In 1909, Mr. Bennett's father died, and just ten years later, his mother passed away.

On November 15, 1905, Mr. Bennett married a second time, choosing for his wife Miss Alice Ferguson, a native of Iowa and the daughter of Chauncey and Laura Fergu- son; and since then have been farming, for the most part near Santa Ana, Orange and Anaheim. In 1912, he had a boarding house at Camp No. 7, Big Creek, in the Sierras, about seventy-five miles from Fresno; but after spending a year there in the mountains, he left and went to Texas, settling some sixty miles from San Antonio. He ran an express, and farmed eighty acres of land. The lure of California drew him back to Orange County in 1914, and then he worked as yard foreman for the Orange County Fumigating Company. He next removed to Buena Park and ranched for a while, and then was overseer of the Holton ranch, forty acres of which are devoted to oranges, and forty to walnuts. While in Texas, Mr. Bennett bought twenty acres near proven oil lands. Mr. Bennett is a member of the Episcopal Church at Anaheim, in politics is a Republican, and fraternally belongs to both the Odd Fellows and Masons of Orange.

G. RAYMOND FRANKLIN .- Interesting and varied have been the life experi- ences of G. Raymond Franklin; an extensive traveler, soldier of fortune and now a successful business man, makes an unusual combination, and goes far to show the versatility of this patriotic American. Instead of turning his attention to politics on leaving the army, as the hero of San Juan, Roosevelt, did, he has "thrown his hat" into the business ring, and the mettle of the man insures success. Born in Dwight, Livingston County, Ill., May 30, 1878, he is a son of James L. and Dora (Schuman) Franklin, both natives of Illinois, and the father conducted the largest general store at Dwight for many years.

The son received his education in the public schools of his home town, and the Dwight high school, and when a young man took a trip to Europe, traveling exten- sively and visiting nearly all the principal cities all over the continent. In 1898, when the Spanish War broke out, he enlisted in the Thirteenth Infantry of Regulars, as a private, and rose to the position of first lieutenant. His regiment was the third to land in Cuba, and saw active service all through the Cuban campaign, taking part in the battle of San Juan Hill, at which time Mr. Franklin was sergeant. He arrived in the Philippine Islands, May 30, 1899, and saw four years' service there, taking part in

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many skirmishes and engagements, serving under General Lawton, and was near that brave soldier when he was shot from his horse, and wounded in the arm, at the capture of San Fabian. Besides becoming an officer in the Philippine Islands, the young soldier served as interpreter, speaking Spanish fluently. On returning to the United States he was placed in charge of the military prison at Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay. He resigned from the army in 1905, after seven years of faithful service.

His first civilian occupation after military life was as bookkeeper and cashier with the Pacific Implement Company of San Francisco, and he later held the same position with the Standard Hardware Company of that city. He next went down into Mexico and became forwarding agent with the Southern Pacific Railway during the construc- tion of the line from Guaymas to Tepic, on the west coast. After his work in Mexico, he became purchasing agent for the U. S. Smelting Company of Kingman, Ariz., for three years, and then engaged in business for himself in Kingman, selling mining machinery and automobiles, for five years. During the World War he served for six months, receiving a captain's commission from Washington and was sent to Camp Fremont, where he was general instructor at the officers' training camp.

In April, 1919, Mr. Franklin came to Anaheim and was one of the organizers of the Orange County Auto Company, becoming secretary and manager of the concern, J. L. Finley of Pasadena being the president. The company occupied a large and modern garage and show room at 111-113 North Lemon Street and did a flourishing business handling several makes of cars. On June 1, 1920, Mr. Franklin severed his connection with the company and took the agency for the Auburn Beauty Six and Gardner Four and is located on West Center Street where he meets his many friends in his usual genial manner.

The marriage of G. R. Franklin united him with Ethel M. Jeans, a native of San Francisco, and they have one daughter, Barbara. Fraternally, Mr. Franklin is a member of Anaheim Lodge No. 1345, having demitted from Kingman (Ariz.) Lodge No. 468, B. P. O. Elks. Since he has elected to make Anaheim his home he has become interested in all movements that have for their aim the betterment of the community and is rapidly building up a reputation among the business men of the county.

HARRY J. NYLEN .- Numbered among the newer residents of Orange County who are making a success of citrus culture is H. J. Nylen, whose ranch is located on Orange Avenue, near Anaheim. Although he has lived in Orange County but a short time, Mr. Nylen is no stranger to California, as he previously resided at Whittier, where his father's family located in 1900.

H. J. Nylen was born in Corry, Erie County, Pa., on May 30, 1872, the son of J. T. and Olive Nylen, whose family consisted of five children, three of whom are living in California. The mother passed away on January 21, 1917; the father still resides at Whittier. H. J. Nylen followed the barber's trade in Whittier for nine years, after which he engaged in agriculture and citrus culture and then went to Hemet, bought twenty acres and set it out to peaches and apricots. Seven years later they sold out and spent one year in Santa Ana. In 1916 he located on a ranch in West Anaheim, which he devoted to citrus growing, and where he made many needed improvements by setting out Valencia oranges. He sold the ranch in January, 1920, and took up his residence in Anaheim.

On October 10, 1907, Mr. Nylen was united in marriage with Mary Elizabeth Lark, a native of Illinois, born in McDonough County, and the daughter of Mrs. Caroline Lark, who came to California in 1900. One son, John, now deceased, was born to them. Fraternally Mr. Nylen has been an Odd Fellow, and also a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge at Hemet. He and his wife belong to the Christian Church.

WILLIAM EDWARD DUCKWORTH .- An experienced merchant who has attended strictly to business, and in doing so has established a flourishing trade in feed, fuel, seeds and ice, as well as all kinds of poultry supplies, is William Edward Duck- worth, who was born at Hutchinson, Kans., on November 26, 1885. His father was John W. Duckworth, born in Iowa, while his mother was Emma Handy before her marriage, and a native of Illinois. They now live retired in Anaheim, and of their three children Wm. E. is second oldest. The oldest is Guy E., a merchant in Honolulu. The youngest is Mrs. Lola Pendleton of Pasadena.

When William was still a child, the family came to California in 1895, and under the inspiring environment of the Golden State he was reared and educated. He first attended the grammar and then the high school of Anaheim; and after that, for several years, assisted his father in mercantile business. Then he engaged in blacksmithing and the sale of implements; and in each of these endeavors he proved his ability to under- stand the wants of the public, and to please and give convenience to his patrons by anticipating their desires.

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In 1907 Mr. Duckworth established his present business, in which he has been very successful, being now the largest individual business of the kind in Anaheim. He belongs to the Board of Trade and the Merchants Association, and whenever there is anything to be done under their leadership, William Duckworth is one of the first to volunteer to put his shoulder to the wheel.

When, on August 16, 1904. Mr. Duckworth was married, he took for his bride Miss Gertrude Crippen of Anaheim; and two children have blessed their fortunate union, John and Guy Duckworth. The family attend the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Duckworth is a Republican in national politics, and greatly interested in civic duty and reforms. He is an Elk, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Woodmen of the World.

BERNARD R. MASTERS .- Among the enterprising and successful young ranch- ers of the Anaheim district, one who has been a citizen of Orange County from a young lad, is Bernard R. Masters, lessee of a ten-acre ranch on Dale Street, one- quarter of a mile north of the County Road.

He is a native of Nebraska, born at College View, March 6, 1892, the son of John and Bettie Masters, natives of Illinois and Norway, respectively. John Masters was by trade a wagonmaker and followed this occupation most of his lifetime. In 1898 John Masters migrated to California and, after spending two years in the Golden State, sent for his family to join him in the land of sunshine and flowers. In 1900 he purchased the place now operated by his son, Bernard R. Masters. John Masters is still living and resides at his ranch; his loving and faithful wife passed away to the Great Beyond in 1916. Their family consisted of eight children, seven of whom are living, and residents of California.

In 1900, when Mr. Masters purchased his present ranch, the land was used as a barley field and possessed a flowing well. Since that time many improvements have been made, the land set out to citrus fruit and appropriate buildings erected. The original well finally failed to supply the much-needed water for the development of the ranch, but another well, with a seven-inch bore sunk 127 feet, supplies sufficient water, by a powerful pumping plant, to irrigate the entire place.

Bernard R. Masters received his early education in the splendid public school of his district and has grown to manhood in this community where he is highly esteemed for his manly qualities and loyal support of all worthy movements for the development of the county's best interests.

Disregarding the superstitution of Friday the thirteenth, Bernard R. Masters was united in marriage on Friday, December 13, 1918, with Miss Catherine, daughter of Mrs. Mary McDougall. She is a native daughter, born at Lancaster, Los Angeles County, and they have one daughter, Bettie Mary Masters. The McDougall family moved to California the same year in which the Masters located in Orange County. Mr. McDougall was a prominent stockman and passed away in Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Masters have a large circle of warm friends in their community. In politics Mr. Masters is a Republican.

EDWARD W. LEHMBERG .- Thrift and frugality are characteristics which usually bring success to the man who consistently practices them in his business. It is to these traits of character that can be attributed the rapid strides that Edward D. Lehmberg has made in the citrus industry since coming to Orange County, when his financial assets amounted to but two dollars in cash. At the present time he is the owner of a ten-acre ranch devoted to citrus fruit, located on Brookhurst Road, in the Anaheim district.

This progressive young rancher was born in Illinois on June 5, 1893, and is the adopted son of William and Annie Miller. His mother died when he was but an infant, but his foster parents gave him the same loving care and attention as though he had been their own child. In subsequent years, after learning that his father was living. and that Mr. and Mrs. Miller were his foster parents, he took the surname of his father, Lehmberg.

Edward W. Lehmberg was reared and educated in Illinois by Mr. and Mrs. Miller and when old enough he chose agriculture for his vocation. In 1911 he left their home to seek his fortune in the West, locating that year in Orange County, where he has since resided. At first he was employed on a ranch, but being thrifty and possessed of a progressive spirit he wisely saved his money and today is the owner of a well kept and profitable citrus orchard.

On February 24, 1916, Mr. Lehmberg was united in marriage with Miss Lillian Otte, a native of Iowa, and the daughter of Claus and Catherine Otte, who have lived in the Olive district of Orange County since 1906. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Lehmberg: Lola C. and Roger W. They attend the Lutheran Church and are highly respected among their ever widening circle of friends.

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History of Orange County, California : with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with its earliest growth and development from the early days to the present, Part 152

Author: Armor, Samuel, 1843-; Pleasants, J. E., Mrs Publication date: 1921 Publisher: Los Angeles : Historic Record Co. Number of Pages: 1700

Author: Armor, Samuel, 1843-; Pleasants, J. E., Mrs
Publication date: 1921
Publisher: Los Angeles : Historic Record Co.
Number of Pages: 1700