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On the 14th of November. 1900, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Mr. Wulff was married to Miss S. Irene Warrick, a daughter of the late Theodore Warrick and a native of Illinois. They have one sou. Willard Warrick, who was born September 30, 1904.
The parents hold membership in the First Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Wulff is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and he is a member of the Colorado
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Springs Merchants Association and of the Chamber of Commerce. Of the former he served as secretary from 1904 until 1908. He is recognized as a man of sound judgment and progressive spirit whose efforts in behalf of public welfare have been far-reaching and resultant.
ORVIL R. WHITAKER.
Orvil R. Whitaker, engineer of mines, with offices in the Equitable building in Denver, was born in Frazeysburg, Ohio, October 21, 1875, a son of Reuben B. and Jennie (Magruder) Whitaker. The father was also a native of Ohio and came of English, Scotch and Irish ancestry, although the family was established in the Buckeye state at an early period in its development. In the maternal line Orvil R. Whitaker is a representative of one of the old families of Virginia.
During his youthful days Orvil R. Whitaker accompanied his parents on their removal to Colorado and pursued his studies in the public schools of Durango. It seems but natural that amid such an environment he should turn to mining interests as the basis of his life's work and in preparation therefor he matriculated in the Colorado School of Mines, from which he was graduated with the class of 1898. He entered upon the practice of his profession in Denver in 1912 after winning the E. M. degree and was chief of operations in the United States, Mexico, Central America and British Co- lumbia. He specializes in the development and operation of metal and metallurgical enterprises and in this connection has made rapid professional advancement. occupying today an eminent place in public regard by reason of his marked professional ability, skill and efficiency. He is a member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers and also of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America and since 1916 he has been a member of the board of trustees of the Colorado School of Mines. He was chosen by the smelter and ore sales investigation committee, which was appointed by the state legislature, to make a report of smelting and ore sales conditions in the state of Colo- rado, which report was in due time made, covering such conditions between the years 1912 and 1916. This report was published in a voluminous volume covering every phase of the question, giving tables and statistics and all facts having value and weight in the question.
On the 14th of June, 1905, Mr. Whitaker was united in marriage to Miss Mina Killgore, a daughter of the late John B. and Amanda (Jones) Killgore, who belonged to an old Missouri family. The mother is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker have been born four children, Mary, Charles Killgore, Orvil Robert, Jr., and George Barker.
Fraternally Mr. Whitaker is well known as a representative of the Masons, having taken the Scottish Rite degrees, while with the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine he has crossed the sands of the desert. He is also a member of the University Club and finds pleasant relations and associations through that connection.
CLARENCE C. WHITE.
Clarence C. White, manager of the United Undertaking Company at Pueblo, was born at Orchard Grove. Missouri, on the 24th of June, 1881. a son of George L. and Sally (Cooper) White. The father is a farmer by occupation and after leaving Missouri removed with his family to Kansas and thence to Colorado, where he and his wife still make their home.
Clarence C. White was a young lad when the family became residents of the Sun- flower state and there he pursued a public school education, passing through consecutive grades to the high school and thus becoming well qualified for life's practical and responsible duties. When his textbooks were put aside lie turned his attention to the occupation of farming. In fact in the meantime he had assisted largely in the work of the fields during the periods of vacation and early became familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. He devoted himself to farming in Kansas for two years and in 1906 removed from that state to Colorado, where he entered commercial circles, engaging in the furniture business in Pueblo in connection with Calkins White. In 1912 he became actively engaged in the undertaking business, organizing the United Undertaking Company, which was then located at D street and Union avenue, where it remained for six years. Later they moved to their present location in the Masonic Temple, at Broadway and Evans avenue. They have a well
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appointed chapel with commodious seating accommodation, have complete auto equip- ment and follow the most sanitary and scientific methods in their care of the dead. They employ three men and also have a lady attendant. They are most careful and progressive in funeral direction and the patronage of the firm has constantly increased, bringing to them well merited success.
Mr. White was united in marriage to Miss Ida Paige and to them have been born three children: Helen, Thelma and Lawrence. Mr. White votes with the democratic party, of which he has been a stanch champion since attaining adult age. He is well known in Masonic circles, having taken the degrees of lodge and council, and he is also connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He likewise has membership with the Commerce Club, and the Lions Club, of which he was the first president, tak- ing deep interest in the organization.
WILLIAM B. MCMINN.
William B. McMinn, who is engaged in the undertaking business in Pueblo, his native city, was born on the 26th of August, 1887, a son of Jobn H. and Elizabeth (Mallen) McMinn. The family had long been represented in the west and removed from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Pueblo, where they took up their abode about forty years ago, when this was a wild and largely undeveloped section of the state. The father engaged in the furniture business for a long period and was prominent in the com- mercial circles of his adopted city. He was also active in politics and filled the office of justice of the peace, in which position he rendered decisions that were strictly fair and impartial. When he passed away in 1908 his death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret because of the sterling worth of his character and his valuable contributions to the improvement and upbuilding of the section in which he lived. His widow still survives him and is yet a resident of Pueblo.
William B. MeMinn was educated in the public schools of Pueblo, pursuing a course in the Central high school, and after his textbooks were put aside turned his attention to railroad work, becoming connected with the Denver & Rio Grande in the superin- tendent's office. He there remained from 1903 until 1911, steadily working his way upward in that connection. He was afterward with the firm of McMahon & Company for a year and a half and then spent five years in the employ of the United Undertakers. In 1916 he established business on his own account and has a splendidly equipped under- taking establishment. He has an auto hearse and motor cars and he employs the most improved and scientific methods in the care of the dead. He has in his service two men and one lady attendant and he has developed a business of substantial pro- portions.
On the 10th of November, 1909, Mr. McMinn was united in marriage to Miss Mabel G. Prendergast, of Pueblo, who is a representative of one of the old and honored pioneer families of this section of the state. They now have two children, Eileen and William.
The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church and Mr. McMinn is a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He also belongs to Pueblo Lodge, No. 90, B. P. O. E., is president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Pueblo and a member of the Court of Honor. He is also identified with the Praetorians and with the Commercial Club and he is much interested in the development and progress of the state as a public-spirited citizen.
HARMON PAUL BRANDENBURG, M. D.
Dr. Harmon Paul Brandenburg, an X-ray specialist practicing in Denver, with offices in the Metropolitan building, was born in Washington, D. C., July 24, 1886, a son of Frederick H. and Virginia Pauline (Zeh) Brandenburg. The father, a native of Virginia, is of German descent, his father having been a native of Germany. The mother was born in Maryland and she, too, is of German lineage. Frederick H. Brandenburg on leaving the south removed westward to Colorado during the latter '70s and he has spent the greater part of his life in the service of the United States government in connection with the weather bureau. Since 1894 he has been chief of the weather bureau at Denver.
Dr. Brandenburg, spending his youthful days under the parental roof, pursued his education in the public schools, in the East Denver high school, from which he was
DR. HARMON P. BRANDENBURG
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graduated with the class of 1906, and in the Colorado School of Medicine, in which he completed his professional training as a member of the class of 1910, receiving the M. D. degree. He located for practice iu Lander, Wyoming, where he devoted his attention to the general work of the profession from 1910 until 1915. In the fall of the latter year he went to Chicago, where he pursued post-graduate work, making a special study of X-ray work in the Cook County Hospital and under a private tutor: also spending some time at the Drs. Mayo clinic at Rochester, Minnesota. On com- pleting his course he returned to Denver and has since specialized in diagnosis and treatment with the X-ray and in electrical treatment. He is thoroughly informed con- cerning the latest scientific discoveries in this branch of medical practice and his work is of great value. His prominence is, moreover evident from the fact that he is a staff member of the County Hospital, Mercy Hospital and also the National Jewish Hospital, rendering valuable service in these connections. He belongs to the medical society of the city and county of Denver and also to the Colorado State Medical Association.
Dr. Brandenburg was married in Denver, December 30, 1912, to Miss Louise Tourtellotte, a native of this city and a daughter of John F. Tourtellotte, a leading lawyer of Denver. Dr. and Mrs. Brandenburg have two sons: John F., who was born November 6, 1916; and Frederick Harmon, born July 14, 1918.
Dr. Brandenburg is identified with Phi Delta Theta, a collegiate fraternity and also Omega Upsilon Phi, a fraternity of the Medical college. His political allegiance is given to the republican party but he is never an aspirant for office, preferring to devote his undivided time and attention to his professional duties, which are con- tinually more exacting and important.
VICTOR I. PREVOST.
Among the various enterprises which contribute to the substantial development, progress and prosperity of Pueblo should be mentioned the Model Dairy, of which Victor I. Prevost is the president and in which connection he is building up a very substantial and gratifying business. He comes to the west from Pennsylvania, his birth having occurred in Wyoming county, that state, on the 13th of January, 1857. He was one of twin boys, his brother being Vernet Prevost, and they were sons of Edward and Elizabeth (Stark) Prevost, both of whom have now passed away. Their youthful days were spent under the parental roof with time divided between the duties of the school- room, the pleasures of the playground and such tasks as were assigned them by parental authority. After mastering the branches of learning taught in the public schools they became students in the Keystone Academy at Factoryville, Pennsylvania, and after pre- paring himself for work in the educational field Victor I. Prevost took up the profession of teaching, which he followed through the winter months, while in the summer season he worked at various occupations that would yield him an honest living and gain him a start in life. He spent three years, from 1879 until 1881, in Nevada and in the spring of 1882 he arrived in Colorado. Pleased with Pueblo and the advantages which the city seemed to offer, he resolved to ally his interests with those of southeastern Colorado and embarked in the dairy business at Pueblo, continuing active in that line until 1909. He was then called to public office and filled the position of city commissioner from 1911 until 1914. He retired from office as he had entered it-with the confidence and goodwill of all concerned, and when his term was over he once more took up the dairy business and has since concentrated his efforts and attention upon that line. He saw the necessity for a model dairy in Pueblo and in the spring of 1914 organized the company of which he has since been the president. The plant is thoroughly modern in its equipment, most sanitary in its arrangement and in the way the business is handled, while in trade rela- tions the firm is thoroughly straightforward and reliable. Owing to these salient qualities they have built up a business that has constantly grown in volume and im- portance and they today utilize twelve wagons in the delivery of dairy products and employ a large force of twenty-five men.
On the 29th of January, 1884, Mr. Prevost was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Haver and to them have been born four children: Edna E .; Mary E .; Victor C., who is now in France with the One Hundred and Forty-eighth Regiment, Heavy Artillery; and Winnifred, who died at the age of twelve years. In social circles of the city Mr. and Mrs. Prevost occupy an enviable position and the hospitality of many of the best homes is freely and cordially extended to them.
Mr. Prevost is a stalwart champion of republican principles but not an office seeker.
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preferring to concentrate his efforts and attention upon his business affairs. He is known in fraternal circles through his connection with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Woodmen of the World and the Highlanders, and among his brethren of these fraternities and by the general public as well he is highly respected as a substantial citizen and a representative business man.
EUGENE S. COHEN.
Eugene S. Cohen, engaged in the real estate business at Colorado Springs, was born in Charleston, South Carolina, December 15, 1843, a son of Henry S. Cohen, whose birth occurred in London, England, and who in early manhood came to America. He was married in South Carolina to Miss Esther Sampson, who was his second wife and who passed away in the year 1845, while Henry S. Coheu survived only until 1855.
Eugene S. Cohen was but two years of age at the time of his mother's death and his grandmother, uncle and aunt took charge of and reared him and his sister. He was a little lad of but twelve years when left an orphan. At the age of nine years he was taken to Austin, Texas, where he acquired his common school education, and he was still pursuing his studies when the Civil war was inaugurated. Early in 1862 he enlisted for service with the Confederate army as a member of Company A, Thirty- third Texas Cavalry, and with that command served until the end of hostilities, Com- pany A being made body guard for General E. Kirby Smith just before the close of the war.
Mr. Cohen's identification with the west dates from 1879. He has made his home in Colorado Springs since 1888 and for thirty years has been engaged in the real estate business, in which he has wisely and carefully directed his efforts and investments. He has built up a large clientage as a real estate dealer and his intelligently directed activities have brought to him satisfying success.
On the 1st of January, 1887, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Mr. Cohen was married to Miss Eliza S. Nevins, a daughter of the late Oscar Nevins and a native of New York. She was born in La Porte, Indiana. She is one of the prominent members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and for twenty-seven years she has been the valued grand secretary of the Order of the Eastern Star in Colorado, entering upon the duties of the office in 1892. She is also a past worthy matron of Olive Chapter, No. 45, O. E. S., of Goldfield, Colorado. Mr. Cohen is very prominent in Masonic circles and was secretary of El Paso Lodge, No. 13, A. F. & A. M., for twenty-one years, while for twenty-two years he was secretary of Colorado Springs Chapter, No. 6. R. A. M. He was likewise recorder of Zabed Council, No. 8, R. & S. M., a position which he filled for nineteen years. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias fraternity and his political allegiance is given to the democratic party. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cohen are widely known in Masonic circles throughout the state and have exercised great influence in that connection, while their labors have been a most potent force in advancing the interests of the organization. They are widely known socially and enjoy the highest regard of all with whom they have been brought in contact.
LORENZ W. FRANK, M. D.
Dr. Lorenz W. Frank, actively and successfully engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery in Denver, with offices in the Metropolitan building, was born November 10, 1887, in Kewanee, Illinois, a son of Louis and Jeannette (Dorpat) Frank. The father was a native of Germany and came to America in 1870, settling in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was engaged in the meat and live stock business. He removed thence to Kewanee, Illinois, and afterward became a resident of Minden, Nebraska, where he made his home until 1905, when he took up his abode in Arapahoe, Nebraska, where he has since resided, conducting business there as proprietor of a meat market and as a dealer in live stock. In the conduct of his business affairs he has met with a sub- stantial measure of success. His wife as born in Dubuque, Iowa, and is of German lineage, her parents, however, having been early settlers of the Hawkeye state. Mrs. Frank still survives and has reared a family of seven children, four sons and three daughters, of whom Dr. Frank is the eldest.
In the public schools of Minden and of Arapahoe, Nebraska, Dr. Frank of this review pursued his early education and his professional training was received in the University Vol. III-9
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of Nebraska, in which he won his M. D. degree upon graduation with the class of 1911. After his graduation he was an interne in St. Luke's Hospital at Denver for a year and gained broad and valuable experience such as only hospital practice can bring. On the 1st of June, 1911, he arrived in Denver and has since been in active and con- tinuous practice, giving his attention largely to internal medicine. He is a man of pronounced professional ability and of high professional standing. Prior to taking up the study of medicine he had worked along clerical lines in connection with mercantile and pharmaceutical interests and the money which he thus earned enabled him to partly pay his way through college. He is now on the clinical teaching staff of the University of Colorado in connection with its school of medicine and is medical director of the Lutheran Sanitarium and also examining physician for the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
On the 14th of October, 1915. Dr. Frank was united in marriage in Denver to Miss Mira Scott, a native of Kansas and a daughter of the Hon. Tully Scott, a supreme court judge, and of Harriet (Hunter) Scott. Dr. and Mrs. Frank have become parents of a son, Lorenz Scott, whose birth occurred in Denver, December 16, 1916.
The parents hold membership with the Lutheran church and Dr. Frank gives his political allegiance to the democratic party where national questions and issues are involved, but at local elections casts an independent ballot. He has never sought or desired office, preferring to concentrate his efforts and attention upon his profession, and he is now well known as a member of the Denver City & County Medical Society, the Colorado State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. In all that he has undertaken he has been actuated hy a commendable spirit of progress and advancement and at all times he keeps in touch with the most progressive thought of the profession as brought out in its modern scientific research work.
THOMAS G. CULLISON.
Thomas G. Cullison is the owner of a valuable and highly improved farm of four hundred and thirty-five acres, situated on sections 28, 29 and 33, township 7, range 67, Weld county. Twenty-two years ago he arrived in Weld county and worked by the month as a farm hand, but notwithstanding that humble start he has steadily progressed and is today one of the leading agriculturists of his section of the state. He was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, November 18, 1868, and is a son of Thomas W. and Louisa J. (Lee) Cullison, who are mentioned elsewhere in this work in connection with the sketch of J. N. Cullison.
The public school system of Ohio afforded Thomas G. Cullison his educational oppor- tunities. He was reared upon the old homestead farm in that state and divided his time between the work of the fields and attendance at the public schools. He after- ward took up the profession of teaching and taught school in Ohio for five years, impart- ing readily and clearly to others the knowledge that he had acquired. In February, 1896, he came to Weld county, Colorado, and began working by the month for his brother as a farm hand. He was thus employed for a year, after which he determined to engage in farming on his own account and rented land. This he continued to operate until 1904, when his savings were sufficient to enable him to purchase property and he bought one hundred and sixty acres of his present place, to which he has added from time to time, extending its boundaries by additional purchase until he now owns four hundred and thirty five acres of splendidly improved land. His labors have wrought a marked trans- formation in the appearance of his farm, which is today a very valuable and productive property. He has continuously operated it, adding to it modern equipment in the way of farm machinery and also erecting fine buildings affording ample shelter to grain and stock. He has made a specialty of feeding sheep for the past eighteen years and this contributes in marked measure to the success that is attending him.
On the 20th of September, 1900, Mr. Cullison was united in marriage to Miss Adda Dickerson, a daughter of William and Mary Jane (Eaton) Dickerson, who were natives of Pennsylvania and of Ohio respectively. The father was a farmer and blacksmith and worked at his trade in Ohio until 1886, when he came to Eaton, Weld county, Colo- rado, and carried on general agricultural pursuits for a number of years. He after- ward homesteaded the place upon which Mr. Cullison now resides and he continued its cultivation throughout his remaining days, passing away in June, 1900, while his wife survived for two years, dying in June, 1902. To Mr. and Mrs. Cullison have been born four children: Quentin, who was born in December, 1901; Ralph, born in June, 1903; Walter, who was born in December. 1905, and was drowned in July, 1913; and Emerson,
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born May 12, 1908. The religious faith of the family is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. Fraternally Mr. Cullison is connected with the Masonic order, belonging to lodge, chapter and commandery and exemplifying in his life the beneficent spirit of the craft. He is also connected with the Woodmen of the World. His political endorsement is given to the republican party and he stands for all of those elements which are of most worth in progressive citizenship.
J. H. H. LOW.
J. H. H. Low, an attorney practicing at the Pueblo bar. was born on the 18th of October, 1856, near New Albany, Indiana, a son of Erastus M. and Martha J. ( Hubbard ) Low. The father was a blacksmith and farmer and both he and his wife are now de- ceased.
Their son, J. H. H. Low, was educated in the public schools and began reading law in the office and under the direction of Congressman Townsend. In early life he taught school for ten years and while thus engaged devoted his leisure to the study of law. He came to Colorado in September, 1884. and has been principal of every high school in Custer county. As an educator he won a prominent position, imparting readily and clearly to others the knowledge which he had acquired. In June, 1889, he was admitted to the bar and entered upon practice in Silver Cliff, Custer county, where he remained for two and a half years. He then removed to Pueblo, where be has since made his home, and through the intervening period has continuously practiced his profession. He has served as district attorney for four years and has given his undivided attention to his professional activities, which have constantly grown in volume and importance. He is also the president of the Central Investment Company.
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