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On the 16th of April, 1901, in Jackson, Tennessee, Mr. Taliaferro was married to Miss De Lana White. They hold to the Baptist faith and Mr. Taliaferro gives his political allegiance to the democratic party. He is essentially a business man, alert and energetic, actuated by a progressive spirit and never stopping short of the success- ful attainment of his purpose.
JESSE FULLER McDONALD.
Jesse Fuller McDonald. a mine operator whose name figures upon the pages of Colorado's history as one of its governors as well as one of its most successful business men and whose activities are still reaching fruition along lines that contribute to the material upbuilding of the state and to the upholding of its legal and moral status, came to the west from Ashtabula, Ohio, where he was born June 30, 1858. his parents being Lyman M. and Caroline ( Bond) McDonald, the latter a daughter of Benjamin and Caro- line Bond. His earliest American ancestors were Robert Cushman, who came from Eng- land and settled at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621, and James McDonald, who, leaving his native Scotland. became a resident of Maine in 1750. His ancestry in both paternal and maternal lines was represented in the colonial, the Revolutionary and the Civil wars. The MeDonald family is noted for longevity, Lyman M. McDonald, who was born in 1831, reaching the advanced age of seventy-nine years.
Training in an academy in his native state supplemented the public school educa- tion of Jesse F. McDonald, who on attaining his majority started for the west with Lead- ville, Colorado. as his destination, and from that year (1879) to the present he has called the Cloud City his home save for the period when he occupied the governor's chair. He won success in the practice of civil and mining engineering in partnership with George M. Robinson, an association which was begun in 1884. In 1887 Mr. McDonald was made general manager of the Robinson Consolidated Mining Company's properties and so continued for a decade. Making judicious investments in mining interests from time to time, his holdings are now large and important, he being the owner of the Penrose mine, the Harvard and others. Forceful and resourceful as a business man, he has extended his efforts and is now manager of the Down Town Mines and vice president of the American National Bank at Leadville and the Hamilton National Bank of Denver. In 1905 the Colorado School of Mines conferred upon him the honorary degree of Mining Engi- neer.
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JESSE F. McDONALD
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On the 26th of April, 1890, Governor McDonald was married to Miss Flora S. Collins. He is a Knight Templar Mason and has also attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite and crossed the sands of the desert with the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He likewise belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks.
His greatest activity outside of business has been in the political field and evidence of his personal popularity with his fellow townsmen and the confidence reposed in him by them is indicated in the fact that for three successive terms, from 1899 until 1905, he filled the office of mayor of Leadville, elected on the republican ticket in a democratic city. Lake county, which also has a normal democratic majority, sent him as its repre- sentative to the state senate in 1902, but through the operation of partisan politics, he was not permitted to retain his seat. At the next session of the legislature, however, as lieutenant governor of the state, he became the presiding officer over the upper house of the general assembly, and when a few months later he succeeded to the governor's chair he entered upon an administration which was characterized by the most business- like methods and exemplified the highest standards of patriotic service and devotion. In 1910 Governor McDonald was chosen chairman of the republican state central committee and did splendid work in organizing the republican forces of Colorado, succeeding in seating many of the party candidates. Those who oppose him politically never seriously question the integrity of his motives and as a business man and political leader he has made valuable contribution to the upbuilding and welfare of the state.
DAVID MITCHELL.
No history of Denver would be complete and satisfactory without reference to David Mitchell. for no other member of the har has been engaged in active practice in this city for so long a period. He was admitted to the bar in 1876 and has since been a well known representative of his chosen profession. Thoroughly informed concerning the principles of jurisprudence, his knowledge has steadily broadened as the years have gone by and his powers have heen heightened through long experience and much study. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, September 5, 1854. a son of Julius Mitchell, a native of Alsace-Lorraine, who came to America with his parents during the early '30s, the family home being established in St. Louis, where for many years he was engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was also for a number of years manager with the Hudson's Bay Company and he became one of the pioneer settlers of Denver, where he arrived in the spring of 1859, when the present beautiful metropolis was a straggling western frontier village. The following year he brought his family, but before starting for the east in order to bring his wife and children to Colorado, his son David had left the old home to come to this state. The father found him on the trip and the son returned with the father in 1860. On his removal to the west Julius Mitchell had engaged in merchandising in Denver, establishing the first grocery house in the territory and developing a large business in that connection. He continued active in mercantile lines until 1885, when death called him to his final rest. He had become the owner of a large number of lots in what is now the heart of Denver and his judicious investments had made him a very wealthy man as wealth was rated in those days. He was an enthusiastic Lincoln supporter but never took an active part in politics as an office seeker. His religion was the Golden Rule and at all times he attempted to do unto others as he would have them do unto him. He was also recognized as a worthy exemplar of the Masonic fraternity and was quite prominent and active in Masonic affairs. He married Henriette Marks, a native of Alsace-Lorraine, who came to America with her parents. She had known her future husband in Alsace and in fact they were sweethearts in the old country. They were married in St. Louis, Missouri, January 3, 1843, and Mrs. Mitchell passed away in Denver, on the 30th of March, 1889, at the age of seventy- four years, while the death of Mr. Mitchell occurred in Denver on the 15th of January, 1885, when he had reached the age of seventy-seven years. They had long traveled life's journey together, sharing with each other in the hardships and privations, the adversity and prosperity which checker the careers of all who establish homes upon the frontier. In their family were four sons and three daughters, of whom two sons and a daughter are still living, namely: Samuel J., who is a resident of San Francisco, California; David, of this review; and Cecelia, who is the widow of Edward Whitehead and a resident of Memphis, Tennessee.
David Mitchell was largely reared in St. Louis and there acquired his preliminary education and to some extent qualified for the practice of law in that city. He after- ward attended law lectures in New York city and continued his preparation for the
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bar under private tutors. He was one of the first pupils at the Colorado Seminary, which was the predecessor of the University of Colorado and was then located at Arapahoe and Fourteenth streets. Dr. Philips, former president of the University of Vermont, was the first president of the Colorado Seminary and under his direction Mr. Mitchell pursued his education, qualifying for the bar in that school. He later was graduated under Judge Vincent D. Markham and was admitted to practice in 1876. He at once entered upon the active work of the profession and is today the oldest in point of residence among the lawyers of Denver. His time and attention throughout the intervening period, covering forty-two years, have been devoted to the practice of law and he has largely concentrated his efforts upon commercial law, in which branch he has attained marked efficiency, skill and power.
On the 17th of Jannary, 1877, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Mr. Mitchell was united in marriage to Miss Marian Liverman, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, with whom he had been acquainted in early youth. She was a daughter of Benjamin and Theresa Liver- man, members of old families of St. Louis. They became pioneer settlers of Wisconsin, where they took up their abode in 1858. To Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell was born a daughter, Marian Liverman Mitchell, whose birth occurred at Deadwood, South Dakota, and who is now a member of the faculty of the Wolcott School. Mrs. Mitchell, the wife and mother, passed away in Denver, July 12, 1899, when forty-two years of age, and her death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret to her many friends as well as to her immediate family.
In politics Mr. Mitchell is a stalwart republican, giving his allegiance to the party where national principles are involved but at local elections casts an independent ballot, nor has he ever sought office. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and in 1877 went to Deadwood, South Dakota, at which time a Masonic lodge was just being founded there. He was asked to join, was made a Master Mason in Deadwood, and he joined the chapter in 1880, while in 1890 he became a member of the council in Denver. He also has been one of the organizers of the Society of Colorado Pioneers and served as its secretary for the first fourteen years of its existence. His life has always been an up- right and honorable one and in every community in which he has lived he has com- manded the full respect, confidence and goodwill of those with whom he has come in contact. His career has been one of usefulness and as the years have passed on his many sterling traits of character have gained him a circle of friends almost coexten- sive with the circle of his acquaintance.
ARTHUR NEALE CARROLL, D. V. M.
Graduated from the Colorado Agricultural College, Dr. Arthur Neale Carroll is actively and successfully devoting his attention to the practice of veterinary surgery in Pueblo. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on the 26th of October, 1891, and is there- fore only in his twenty-eighth year but has already made a position in professional circles that many an older representative of the profession might well envy. He is a son of Walter D. and Helen Elizabeth (Neale) Carroll, both of whom are still living. The family came to Colorado in 1892, settling at Antonito, where the father engaged in the real estate and insurance business under the name of the Carroll Realty Company. He is still active in the business there and has won a good clientage.
Dr. Carroll was only a year old at the time of the removal of the family to Colorado. so that he has spent practically his entire life in this state. In the acquirement of his education he attended the public and high schools and also pursued preparatory work in a private college. He afterward entered the Colorado Agricultural College and was graduated from the veterinary department with the class of 1912. He then located for the practice of his profession in Pueblo and has since continued active in his chosen life work, winning a good practice as the years go by. He keeps in touch with the latest scientific researches and discoveries of the profession and his ability is widely acknowl- edged. He is also filling the office of meat and milk inspector for the city of Pueblo, which came to him through a civil service appointment.
Dr. Carroll was married at Colorado Springs on the 6th of June, 1916, to Miss Mattie Walker and they have one child, Robert Arthur. In his political views Dr. Carroll is a democrat yet considers rather the capability of the candidate than his party affiliation, never hesitating to cast an independent ballot if his judgment dictates this to be the wiser course. He is interested in various public movements for the general good and cooperates heartily in plans for the general welfare. He is a member of Alpha Psi, a Greek letter fraternity, and of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He is also
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a member of the Commerce Club of Pueblo, while along the strict path of his profession he is identified with the Colorado Veterinary Association and the American Veterinary Association, thus keeping in touch with the advanced work of the profession.
JOSEPH H. WEINLICH.
Joseplı H. Weinlich, a well known and prominent representative of the sheep industry and farming interests in El Paso county, was born in Germany, March 12, 1871. His parents came to America in 1874, when he was but three years of age, and established their home in Polk county, Nebraska, where the period of his boyhood and youth was passed and his education acquired. When his school days were over he began work on a farm and has since been engaged in farming pursuits. In 1888 he came to Colorado, making his way to Calhan, where both he and his father filed on a claim of one hundred and sixty acres. Through the intervening period he has prospered as a farmer and stock raiser and is now the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of rich and productive land, which he has brought under a high state of cultivation and to which he has added many modern improvements. He is one of the prominent sheep men of his section of the state, feeding each winter about two thousand head of sheep.
On coming to the new world Mr. Weinlich's father at once took out his first naturalization papers and after three years took out his final papers. It was therefore unnecessary for Joseph H. Weinlich to become naturalized. He has one brother, Charles, who is also a well known ranchman and representative citizen of El Paso county, while a sister is the wife of James Myers and resides at Ault, Colorado.
In his political views Joseph H. Weinlich is a democrat and his religious faith is that of the Catholic church. He is leading a busy and active life and by reason of his close application and unremitting energy is winning success. He seems to readily recognize the value of any business situation and to utilize his chances to the utmost. He displays sound judgment in whatever he undertakes and his energy enables him to overcome all difficulties and obstacles in his path. Starting out in the business world as a farm hand, he has gradually advanced step by step, at all times gaining a broader outlook and wider opportunities, which he utilizes in the attainment of further pros- perity.
WILLIAM H. PETERSON.
William H. Peterson is one of the well known and honored pioneer settlers of Colo- rado, having resided within the borders of the state since 1870. He now makes his home in Windsor, Weld county, where he is living retired, for his former activity in business circles brought to him a very substantial and gratifying competence, enabling him to enjoy rest without further recourse to business effort. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 27, 1846, a son of Will and Caroline Peterson. The father was a molder by trade and followed that pursuit for a number of years but afterward engaged in farming.
William H. Peterson acquired his early education in the schools of Williamsburg, Ohio, and completed his studies by graduation when a youth of sixteen years. He after- ward volunteered for service in the Union army, for his patriotic spirit was aroused by the continued attempt of the south to overthrow the national government, and he became a member of Company B, Eighty-ninth Ohio Infantry, with which he remained for three years, being attached to the forces under General Sherman. He participated in many hotly contested engagements and heavy skirmishes but never faltered in the performance of his duty, whether called to the firing line or stationed on the lonely picket line. He was twice slightly wounded in the foot but recovered from his injuries. He always enjoyed the goodwill and confidence of his superior officers and the friendship of his men. He was never ahsent from the ranks save for the period when he suffered from typhoid fever. He had the reputation of being a man of high character and moral force and commanded the trust and confidence of all with whom he served.
After leaving the army Mr. Peterson went to Indiana in 1866 and there learned the iron molder's trade, devoting three years to that business. About 1870 he came to Colo- rado, settling first at Fort Collins, where he cultivated a rented farm for two years. He then homesteaded five miles west of Windsor, securing one hundred and sixty acres of land in 1872. For more than a quarter of a century he resided upon that place, continu- ing its cultivation and development until 1899. He then came to his present home in
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Windsor, having won a very substantial measure of success that now enables him to live retired.
In December, 1869, Mr. Peterson was united in marriage to Miss Louise Whitfield Leffingwell, a native of Ohio and a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Smith) Leffing- well, and their children are Ollie, Janie, Jessie and Charles. Janie became the wife of Fred Crane, of Windsor, and Ollie is the wife of Frank Laydourn, of Greeley, while Jessie is the wife of James Mundy, and Charles married Bertha Hall, of Greeley.
Mr. Peterson is a Mason, having been identified with the lodge since 1882, and throughout the intervening period he has been a most faithful exemplar of the craft. His religious faith is that of the Methodist church and to its teachings he is most loyal. He belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic and in all matters of citizenship he Is as true and faithful to his country as when with the "boys in blue" he followed the nation's starry banner on the battlefields of the south.
CLARENCE O. CRISMAN.
Clarence O. Crisman is filling one of the most important engineering positions in Colorado as chief engineer for the Producers and Refiners Corporation, a twenty million dollar concern of Denver. They are oil producers and refiners and the position which Mr. Crisman occupies is one that requires expert knowledge and skill in regard to the location of oil fields and their development. Mr. Crisman is a native son of the state, his birth having occurred in Denver, October 12, 1889. He is a son of P. and Margaret (Angus) Crisman, the former a native of Ohio, while the latter was born in Ontario, Canada. In the year 1871 the father arrived at Golden, Colorado, and he became one of the early flour manufacturers of Denver, being the owner of the Crisman mills, which still stand as a landmark of the city. He conducted the milling business here from pioneer times until his death, which occurred in 1914, when he had reached the age of sixty-eight years. His widow is still a resident of this city. They were the parents of two children: Donald A., who was born in Denver and is now in the national army; and Clarence O., of this review.
The latter attended the public schools of Denver passing through consecutive grades to the high school, from which he was graduated, and later he. entered the University of Colorado, where he pursued a course in civil engineering, winning his degree in 1912. He then entered the office of the city engineer of Denver and continued as assistant there for one year. He afterward occupied a position in the office of the state engineer, where he continued for two years and subsequently he was with a contracting company. His increasing ability called to him public attention and arrangements were made by the Producers and Refiners Corporation whereby he accepted the position of chief engineer with headquarters in the California building. This is one of the largest corporations of the state actively operating in the oil fields and Mr. Crisman's position is one of marked responsibility. His thorough technical training, his practical knowledge and his adaptability make him equal to the task and he is today accounted one of the fore- most engineers connected with the oil interests of the west.
Mr. Crisman belongs to the Colorado Society of Civil Engineers and he is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, loyally adhering to the teachings of the craft. He is widely known in Denver, where he has spent his entire life, and his personal qualities are those which make for wide popularity.
HOWARD ALEXANDER LA MOURE, M. D.
Dr. Howard Alexander La Moure, a man of high scientific attainments, especially in the field of mental and nervous diseases, is now superintendent of the Colorado State Hospital at Pueblo and thorough training has well qualified him for the position which he is so acceptably filling. A native of New York, he was born in Albany on the 13th of December, 1875, and is a son of Ten Eyck and Janet Josephine ( Alexander) La Moure. The father is now deceased but the mother is still living.
Spending his youthful days under the parental roof, Dr. La Moure pursued his education in the Albany Academy and for six years was employed in the New York State Library. Determining upon the practice of medicine as a life work, he began preparation toward that end and matriculated in the Albany Medical College, which is the medical department of Union University. He was there graduated as a member of
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the class of 1900 and entered upon the practical work of the profession in connection with the State Hospital of Rochester, New York, spending a year and a half in that institution as medical interne. He was later identified with the Craig colony at Sonyea, New York, for one year and subsequently spent six months in the Custodial Asylum of Rome, New York. On the expiration of that period he accepted a position in the Minnesota School for the Feeble Minded at Faribault, Minnesota, where he continued for three and a half years. He next went to North Dakota and was connected with the North Dakota Institution for the Feeble Minded at Grafton for three and a half years, while in 1911 he came to the Colorado State Hospital at Pueblo. He acted as assistant superintendent for a year and three months and afterward was acting superintendent for six months, at the end of which time he was appointed superintendent by the Colorado board of lunacy commissioners. During his incumbency in this office the institution has increased its capacity by adding space for four hundred and fifty. Many additions have been made to the buildings, including two cottages and the administra- tion and hospital building, together with an operating room, all of which are thoroughly fireproof. There are also two new kitchen buildings and a new boiler house. Large appropriations have been made for the improvement of the institution, which is today a model of its kind, and most scientific and sanitary care is given to the inmates. Every- thing possible is done for the improvement of the condition of those under charge of the institution and Dr. La Moure has introduced many progressive methods which bear the approval of the most recent and thorough scientific investigation and research work.
In 1904 Dr. La Moure was united in marriage to Miss Ina M. Salisbury, of Canan- daigua, New York. He is fond of fishing and various forms of outdoor life, including motoring, and turns to these for needed rest and recreation. He is interested in all matters of public benefit and cooperates in many movements for the general good. Fraternally he is a Mason and exemplifies in his life the beneficent spirit of the craft. He belongs to the American Medico-Psychological Association, also to the Colorado State Medical Society, the Pueblo County Medical Society and the American Medical Association. While as a broad-minded man he takes a deep interest in many affairs relating to the public good, his activities chiefly center in his profession, which makes heavy demands upon his time and energies, and his success in the treatment of mental and nervous diseases is marked.
CLARENCE M. MCCUTCHEN.
Clarence M. Mccutchen, attorney at law of Denver, who recognized at the outset of his career that industry is just as important a factor in the practice of law as any other walk of life, has by reason of his close study, his thorough preparation of his cases and his earnest effort made for himself a creditable position at the Denver bar. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, December 19, 1888, and is a son of William A. Mccutchen, a native of Louisiana. He is descended from Scotch ancestry but the family has been represented in America through several generations. William A. Mccutchen, the father, became a prominent banker of Denver, taking up his abode in this city in 1907. He is now connected with the Colorado State & Savings Bank and was its president from 1907 until 1917, when he resigned. He is still, however, a director of the institu- tlon. He was also engaged in the banking business at Wichita Falls, Texas, for a number of years and for fifteen years was with the First National Bank, occupying the position of cashier. He married Evelyn Rooney, a native of Georgia and a rep- resentative of one of the old families of that state, of English lineage. The family has been founded in America, however, since early colonial days and several of her ancestors participated in the Revolutionary war, including William Magnasius. Her great-great- grandfather was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Mrs. McCutchen also survives and the four sons of the family are yet living, namely: William L., Clarence M., M. and Herman H.
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