History of Sacramento County, California, with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with its growth and development from the early days to the present, 1923, Part 123

Author: Reed, G. Walter
Publication date: 1923
Publisher: Los Angeles : Historic Record Co.
Number of Pages: 1026

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George Raymond went through the usual grammar school courses, and then enjoyed the advantages of high school study in Humboldt County. After that he extended his reaching out after knowledge in the school of actual, practical experience, and when he was able he studied law privately under competent tutors. For some years, he was an assistant at the State Law Library, and that proved of the greatest possible advantage to him. In 1915, he was admitted to practice in the courts of California; and ever since that year, he has hung out his shingle here. When the great war broke out, he enlisted in the United States Army, as a member of the Signal Corps; and he served in France for sixteen months. On being mustered out he came back to Sacramento and to his own office; and after his return he organized here a post of the American Legion.

Mr. Raymond is fond of hunting and fishing, and out-door life generally; and belongs to the Elks and the Knights of Columbus, being a member of the third degree among the Knights. Patriotic and a loyal citizen, Mr. Raymond never loses an opportun- ity to improve civic standards, or to inculcate a love of country and the cherishing of worthy ideals.

ISADORE KUBEL .- A progressive merchant, whose efforts furnish a high-grade service for the welfare and convenience of the wide-awake commun- ity of Oak Park, is Isadore Kubel, the ambitious and accommodating proprietor of the Greater Sacramento Store, a popular establishment. A native of the ro- mantic and historic land of Paderewski, Mr. Kubel was born at Warsaw, on January 15, 1886, the son of Noel David and Helen Kubel, the former a profes- sional man, who lived for a while in New York, but returned to Warsaw, and died during the World War. Both father and mother, highly esteemed in their circles, are deceased.

Isadore Kubel went to the public schools of Tren- ton, N. J., and also to Horton's Business College, and to night school there, and then, as a youngster, he was in a commission house for a year, and after that, for two and one-half years, with S. P. Dunham & Com- pany, of Trenton. Then he was for four years in Freedman's Department Store, and he was in business for himself for eight months in Lambertville, N. J. Selling out, he came to Chicago, and was for fourteen months in the Boston Store; and in 1909 he migrated still further, to San Francisco; then he was for some time manager of a general merchandise store at Boulder Creek, Cal., and coming once again to San Francisco, he was for a year and a half in Hale's Store.

In October, 1911, Mr. Kubel came to Sacramento and opened his present emporium in a modest way, commencing with a partner, whom he bought out, in 54

1918; and as the volume of trade has increased, he has enlarged his quarters and added to his stock. The Greater Sacramento Store is one of the oldest in the locality, and carries the largest and most varied as- sortment of goods, including a full line of shoes. Mr. Kubel prides himself on his success in anticipating the wants of the community, and in being able to meet every emergency. He is president of the Oak Park Merchants' Club, and votes the Democratic ticket when seeking legislative reforms.

At Sacramento, in 1914, Mr. Kubel was married to Miss Annie Goldstein, of that city; and three children. Dorothy, Noel David and Howard Leo, have blessed the union. Mr. Kubel belongs to the B'nai B'rith, and also to the Eagles, in each of which he is a favorite.

WILLIAM THOMAS BUTLER .- A venerable pioneer of Sacramento County may be found in Will- iam Thomas Butler, who now makes his home with his son, William T. Butler, 2t Roseville. He was born in Evansville, Ind., September 25, 1849, the eldest son of William Thomas and Elizabeth Butler, both natives of England and now both deceased. In 1852 William Thomas Butler accompanied his par- ents to the West, where they settled in Sacramento County. He received a good education in the public schools of Sacramento, but owing to the accidental death of his father he was obliged to help in the sup- port of the family. In 1880 he began to farm. Later he engaged very successfully in contract harvesting, which he followed for ten years. In 1890, while threshing on the Hager Ranch, the engine of his harvester blew up, causing the instant death of two employees and a severe and painful injury to Mr. Butler, which resulted in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. Mr. Butler then discontinued the harvesting business and removed to Roseville, where he has since continued to reside.

Mr. Butler's marriage occurred in Roseville, and united him with Miss Sarah Mckeown. Ten chil- dren were born to them, seven of whom are now liv- ing: William Thomas, the proprietor of a whole- sale and retail butcher business in Roseville; George, residing in Sacramento; Frank, Lillie, Lottie, Joseph- ine and Gertrude. Mr. Butler was constable of Roseville for eight years and at Rocklin for four years; fraternally he is a member of the 1. O. O. F. Lodge of Rocklin.

FRANK BYRON MOSIER .- Among the most enterprising of all industrial operators in and around the California capital, Messrs. Mosier & Son, house- movers, so ably represented by Frank Byron Mosier, enjoy an increasing patronage. Frank B. Mosier was born at Lake City, Minn., on February 5, 1883, the son of Doran H. and Leora (Penbrook) Mosier, the former an experienced house-mover, for over forty years, twenty-nine of which were passed prosperously in Minneapolis, before he came out to California and Sacramento, in 1912. He has been here long enough, however, to become closely iden- tified, in his special field, with the development of this, the most favored section of the Golden State; and they have done work in all the northern Califor- nia counties as well as in the Santa Clara Valley.

Frank Mosier attended the public schools in Min- nesota, and then joined his father in house-moving

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in Minneapolis. No job has ever been too big for them, and they have tackled some hard tasks Not only are they among the most experienced in their line along the entire Pacific Coast, but they have always been progressive enough to provide them- selves, notwithstanding the heavy cost at times, with the best equipment obtainable, thereby assuring their own and their employees' lives and safety, and the best-finished, quickest jobs possible. More than that, they have tried, whenever it was desirable, to make the most artistic result out of the whole undertaking, and also to cause the least disturbance or inconven- ience to anyone.

In April, 1922, Mr. Mosier was married to Miss Gertrude Bridges, a native of Minnesota, the cere- mony taking place at Sacramento. Mrs. Mosier shares with her husband his liking for travel by mo- tor, and for the pleasures of outdoor life. To keep abreast of the times, Mr. Mosier belongs to the Build- ers' Exchange. In politics he is a Democrat.

OTIS ROBERT EARLE .- The plumbing trade is well represented in Sacramento by such an enter- prising operator as Otis Robert Earle, who does things on a more or less extensive scale, the result of which may mean so much to both the comfort and the safety of a whole city.

Mr. Earle is a native of Sacramento, born on July 11, 1882, and his parents were Henry and Mary (Amsden) Earle. His father came here about 1856, by way of the Isthmus, and as early as 1858, he established himself in Sacramento in the plumbing business. He was a true pioneer, and he did much of the work required in the town in those primitive times, when it was harder to do things, and more im- portant, in some ways, that they be done; and he gave such satisfaction that for thirty years, or until 1888, he continued at the old stand. In that year he died, and ten years later, or in 1898, Mrs. Earle passed away, esteemed and beloved by those who knew her. Grandfather Otis Robert Amsden had a planing mill in Sacramento, and he provided the first electricity used in the city.

Otis R. Earle attended the public schools, and then joined his brothers, who had succeeded their father in business, and continued to run the old shop. In 1908, he established himself in business, and he has met with the success he has always de- served. He confines himself to residential work, in houses, flats and other dwellings, and gives that personal attention to every detail that must always appeal to the particular patron. He employs eight men, and among the buildings he has equipped with up-to-date plumbing may be mentioned the Hotel Sutter and the Capital Hotel .. He belongs to the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, the Retail Mer- chants' Association, the Master Plumbers' Associa- tion, the Kiwanis Club, and the Builders' Exchange. In politics, he is a Republican.

In Sacramento, on June 28, 1905, Mr. Earle mar- ried Miss Rose Pierini, of Sacramento, the daughter of George and Elvira (Lippi) Pierini, old-time ranch- ers there. The father has passed away, but the mother now lives at Roseville. Mr. and Mrs. Earle have one child, Evelyn, attending the Keeney school. She is a talented musician and dancer, showing much skill in fancy dancing. Mr. Earle belongs to the Woodmen of the World, and to Sacramento Lodge

No. 6 of the Elks. Mrs. Earle is a member and second vice-president of the Business Women's Club, and belongs to the Soroptimist and Tuesday Clubs.

CHARLES E. THORNTON .- A thoroughly up- to-date English-American who has made good in California, is Charles E. Thornton, the genial pro- prietor of the popular and prosperous Central Win- dow Cleaners. He was born on March 28, 1874, in Bedford, which lines the River Ouse, the old town where John Bunyan, while languishing in jail there, wrote his "Pilgrim's Progress," and is the son of Charles Thomas and Frances (Vincent) Thornton, the father heing a Canadian, who was brought up in England. These good folks both merited and received the respect and the confidence of their fellow-men.

Charles E. Thornton attended the excellent Eng- lish schools, and for ten years thereafter he was an ordinary seaman on ocean-going vessels. Then he engaged in picture-framing and window-cleaning; and in 1900 he came to Sacramento and established here his well-known business, operating under the firm name of the Central Window Cleaners. He himself does much of the store and office-work, but he em- ploys help to assist him.

Mr. Thornton married, in England, Miss Beatrice Gross, a daughter of Old England, and they now have several children. Constance has become Mrs. William Kohler, and there are Claude, Lawrence and Glenn. Mr. Thornton is a Democrat, and he belongs to the Red Men. As an Englishman, he loves sport, and never loses an opportunity to encourage the real sporting spirit.

ANTON L. JOHNSON .- A wide-awake, thorough- ly progressive general contractor whose industry and enterprise have entitled him to the success he now enjoys, is Anton L. Johnson of Sacramento. He was born on February 13, 1877, at Ystad, Sweden, the son of John A. and Johanna J. Johnson, both of whom were born, reared and married in their native country. The father came to the United States in young man- hood and located at Rockford, Ill .; then he made a trip back to his native country, coming again to America. He followed the builder's trade in Rockford and was recognized as a very expert craftsman. Mak- ing a trip to California, at Burbank he constructed a furniture factory for a syndicate in that city. He made a second trip to Sweden, and when our sub- ject was ten years old the family emigrated to this country and settled in Rockford, where members of the family still reside and where the parents lived until their deaths, the father passing away in 1893 and the mother in 1920.

Anton L. Johnson attended school in his native land and completed his education in the Rockford city schools; taking special courses in evening schools and private instruction in architecture and drafting. When not in school he worked at the carpenter trade with his father, and when through school he began working as a journeyman, remaining in Illinois until he came to California and Sacramento in 1904. While in Rock- ford he was a member of the National Guards of Illinois and upon the outbreak of the Spanish-Amer- ican War he enlisted and served through the Porto Rico campaign. Upon coming to Sacramento he be- gan working at his trade until he was familiar with methods as used in California, then began taking con- tracts, and while operating in Sacramento he has had

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charge of construction and erection of many important buildings in this vicinity. He specializes in dwellings, flats and buildings of like character. During the busy season he employs about thirty men and has come to be known as a very successful and reliable contractor.

Anton L. Johnson was united in marriage with Miss Olga Dorothea Johnson and they are the parents of one child, Dolores Verona. In national politics, Mr. Johnson is a stanch Republican, and votes in accord with the principles of that party. Fraternally, he is a Mason and an Odd Fellow; and he is a member of the Master Builders' Association and Builders' Exchange. He is very fond of the great out-of-doors and is espe- cially interested in fishing, hunting and baseball. . Deeply interested in the growth and welfare of the community, he was appointed as the first secretary of the Curtis Oaks Improvement Club, and was a pioneer of the Curtis Oaks section.

JAMES LOUGHRIDGE, M. D .- A distinguished representative of the medical profession in California, who will long be pleasantly recalled for his enviable record in public office, is Dr. James Loughridge, formerly health officer of Sacramento County, during 1919-1920, now resident at Folsom City, where he is well-known as a leading physician and surgeon. A native of the Hawkeye State, he was born on Janu- ary 12, 1867, at Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, and was the son of John Mitchell and Emily (Bean) Loughridge, descending from Scotch-Irish ancestry on his father's side, and Scotch-English ancestry on the maternal side. When seven years of age, he be- gan to attend the public school, at the same time that he began to make himself useful on his father's farm; and when he was old enough to do so, he attended and completed the literary courses at a Presbyterian institution of higher learning of excellent standing in and beyond lowa.

James Loughridge then returned to the farm, and for nine long years successfully followed agricul- tural pursuits; but owing to the dismal prospect of a farmer's son in those days, he grew to dislike farm- work and resolved to abandon the country and to do something for which he was better fitted. Very for- tunately, he was led to take up the study of medicine, for he has not only demonstrated his native gifts, but has come to find his highest pleasure in that field in serving his fellow-men. He entered the medical college of the state university at Kansas City in 1895, and four years later he was awarded the coveted de- gree of M. D., having evinced excellent scholarship through all his academic courses, and passed the ex- aminations with high honors. He served a short time as interne at the State University Hospital under Dr. Jabez N. Jackson, and in July, 1899, he removed to Lincoln Center, Kans., where he opened his first of- fices and for thirteen years actively practiced medi- cine. During his stay at Lincoln Center he served for four years as county health officer, and for the last six years as official resident surgeon for the Union Pacific Railroad.

In 1912, he removed to California to reside in the Golden State, and for a short time resided at Ontario. In April, 1913, he passed the state board examination at Los Angeles, and soon after that chose Folsom City as his permanent place of residence. He is active in the county and state medical societies, and in the American Medical Association, whose conven- tions he has attended on numerous occasions. He

has done considerable research work, and at present is much occupied with the duties of public health counsel of the American Health Association, cooper- ating in their prime object, the attainment of the immediate checking of all disease and contagion by an accurate and prompt dispatch of reports, and the quarantining of all cases which may come under the observation of the members in their respec- tive districts.

Dr. Loughridge has built up a lucrative practice not limited to the city of Folsom alone, but he is fre- quently called upon to respond to appeals from outly- ing territory. He goes to the north as far as Salmon Falls, west for ten or twelve miles, south for twenty miles, and to the east as far as Shingle Springs, and some idea of the extent to which he has been called upon to serve continuously in this exceptionally exten- sive territory may be gathered from the fact that he has worn out on business calls alone at least four high-powered motor cars, having been overworked during 1918-1920 on account of the prevalence of influenza when it was epidemic. During the past six years he has been retained by the Natomas Com- pany of California as the company's physician. He has one hobby, and one only-devotion to the sick.

At Abilene, Kans., in 1904, Dr. Loughridge was married to Miss Anna Sholl, a native of Kansas, where she was born the daughter of a prominent farmer; and two children have blessed this union: Jack Monroe is a student in the San Juan high school, a member of the class of '24, and he is popular for his excellent work and his interest in the R. O. T. C .; John S., who was also born in Kansas, attends the Granite Grammar School at Folsom. Dr. Loughridge is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Encampment, belonging to Granite Lodge No. 63, in which he is a past noble grand. He is also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and a past commander in that order. He is liberal in his views, and delights in contributing, as far as he is able, to charity. Mrs. Loughridge must be com- mended on her untiring work in the establishing and conducting of the Red Cross store at Folsom City, and her leadership is never questioned. Her corps of able assistants will also be remembered by hun- dreds of people who patronized this store and its remarkable exhibits, during the dark days of the World War. In view of such a record, it is pleas- ant to note that Dr. Loughridge has valuable ranch property near Ontario in San Bernardino County, embracing sixteen acres of fine citrus grove, nine years old; and he also owns his residence at Folsom City.

CHARLES D. PRITCHARD .- The name of Charles D. Pritchard figures in the business life of Sacramento in connection with the fire department of that city, where he holds the position of captain of Chemical Engine No. 1, his commission dating from August, 1920. He is a native of Wales, born November 9, 1871, a son of Robert T. and Sarah (Jenkins) Pritchard, both natives of the same coun- try. Charles D. was a lad of four years when his parents left their native land and migrated to the United States and directly to Sacramento, Cal. The mother of our subject is deceased, but the father now makes his home in Pacific Grove. Charles D. Pritch- ard received his education in the public schools of

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Sacramento and after finishing school became an employe of the Rolling Mills; then he entered the Southern Pacific shops and was employed for over thirteen years. In 1904 he became a member of the Sacramento fire department, first as a fireman; then in June, 1912, took charge of one of the houses of the fire department and acted as captain, and in August. 1920, received his commission as captain of Chemical Company No. 1 and his years of service have been greatly appreciated by the citizens of Sacra- mento.

The marriage of Mr. Pritchard united him with Miss Lena Lacy, a native daughter of Sacramento, where she was also educated. Mr. and Mrs. Pritch- ard are the parents of one daughter, Eunice. Mr. Pritchard votes with the Republican party, having supported its principles since becoming a naturalized American citizen. He is affiliated fraternally with the Moose, Red Men, Foresters, and is a trustee in the Firemen's Relief Association.

EDWARD LEE MARTINDALE .- To the old- time horse-owner and fancier, who well knows the value of an expert, interested service in connection with the noble beast that has long served mankind, and still can do a few things not to be attempted by any mechanical contrivance, the announcement of Edward Lee Martindale that he has a livery, feed and sales stable at 1228 Yale Street, will make a peculiar appeal. He was born on a farm in Davis County, Iowa, on October 18, 1869, the son of Joseph and Susan (Tull) Martindale, who came out to Iowa from Indiana, where they were born. The father died in 1902, leaving an enviable record for real use- fulness; and then Mrs. Martindale and Edward came on to Los Angeles, in 1906, and a year later removed to San Diego, and in 1908 went to Fresno, where he lived four years, then went to Gunnison, Utah; then spent a winter in Medford, Ore., and thence to Sac- ramento.

Edward Martindale got all he could out of the public schools, and then turned his attention to what interested him more than teachers or school-books, horses; and he was soon dealing in horses. Now, he has been in business for himself for several years past. When he first reached Sacramento, in 1914, he had a stable at the corner of Thirty-fourth and R Streets, and there he remained for two years. After that. he went further north to Yakima, Washington; but on his return to California, he settled at Galt for a year, and then he went to Modesto for a short time, and traveled and traded. For five months he worked as a team boss at Knight's Landing, and then he settled at Tenth and S Streets, then four years later established the Pavilion Stables at Sacramento, com- ing to his present location in 1922. He endeavors to maintain a first-class livery, to handle only the best of feed and supplies, for the horse, and to be of de- pendable service to anyone wishing to buy a good steed or a good working horse. His reputation for both experience and reliability has become a very valuable asset, and he numbers among his patrons some of the best citizens of Sacramento. In politics, he is a Democrat.

Mr. Martindale married Miss Alice Coffelt, in 1905, and they have a family of several children, Ernest, Myrtle, Opal, Lewella, and Violet; Charles is dead. Mr. Martindale is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

DEO CORDANO .- A far-sighted, progressive rancher, who by hard work, strict integrity and common sense has established a place for himself among the citizens of Sacramento County, is Deo Cordano, who was born on October 9, 1872, near Genoa, Italy, the son of Joseph and Ann (Boitano) Cordano, who passed away in their native land.

Deo Cordano was educated in the schools near Genoa, Italy. He left home when he was seventeen years old and emigrated to the United States, com- ing directly to Sacramento. Arriving in June, 1889, he started in business on Fourth Street, near the old post-office, where he had his shoe-shining par- lors, and followed the business for twelve years. He then bought fifty acres of land on Fifth Avenue, east of Stockton road, which he developed to grape- vines. He has given his undivided attention to his vineyard, and is making steady progress, thereby contributing something definite toward the advance- ment of the community, as well as toward the advancement of his own interests. He has many varieties of grapes, but principally Tokays, Muscats, Rose Perus and Cornichons.

In Sacramento, on October 7, 1894, Deo Cordano was united in marriage with Miss Celeste Boitano, who came to the Golden State when she was a child, with her parents, John and Adelaide (Cordano) Boitano, from the Province of Genoa. The father was a miner at Sutter Creek, where Mrs. Cordano received her education in the public schools. Mr. and Mrs. Cordano were blessed with two children: Enid, who is now Mrs. Peter M. Rooney of Sac- ramento; and Alvin, assisting his parents. Mr. Cor- dano is an adherent of the Republican party, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mrs. Cor- dano is a member of the Y. L. I. He is considered one of the most patriotic and public-spirited citizens in the community, and is very fond of outdoor life, enjoying all clean sports.

CHARLES H. CHATTERTON .- A general con- tractor who enjoys the enviable reputation of never finding himself "stumped" when called upon to un- dertake a new or difficult piece of work, is Charles H. Chatterton, a native of Wisconsin, where he was born on a farm near Larabee on October 28, 1882. His parents were George and Grace (Anderton) Chatterton, who removed first to Rhode Island and then to Colorado Springs, Colo .; and from there went to St. Paul, where Mrs. Chatterton died in April, 1923, surrounded by faithful, appreciative friends. Mr. Chatterton has also closed his useful career, and left the world much better for his having tried in a modest way to improve the conditions around him.

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History of Sacramento County, California, with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with its growth and development from the early days to the present, 1923, Part 123

Author: Reed, G. Walter Publication date: 1923 Publisher: Los Angeles : Historic Record Co. Number of Pages: 1026

Author: Reed, G. Walter
Publication date: 1923
Publisher: Los Angeles : Historic Record Co.
Number of Pages: 1026