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Edward M. Tippin, an only child, spent his early boyhood in his native state and after attending the public schools of Concordia and Manhattan, Kansas, became greatly interested in horses and concluded to become a jockey. He soon demonstrated his ability as a judge of horses and his services were secured by some of the most prominent horse- men of the country. He received enormous retainers and a high salary to ride at some of the most important meets in the United States. He handled many of the famous horses of that period and won for the owners many large stakes at some of the biggest race meets of America. He rode in competition with Fred Taral, "Snapper" Garrison, Isaac Murphy and others who were considered kings of the saddle. and for fifteen years he engaged in riding, being known all over the country as "Tip." He traveled from ocean to ocean and finally located in New Haven, Connecticut, where he became connected with the Smedley Company, a transfer and horse concern. He there remained for three years but gave up his position to enter the automobile business in connection with F. W. Smith & Sons of New Haven, Connecticut, with whom he continued for a year and a half. He then decided to return to Kansas and made his way to Topeka, where he entered the automobile business in connection with the Great-Smith Auto Company, with which he continued for a year. He was afterward with the Mulvane Automobile Company of Topeka for nine months, after which he returned to Concordia, Kansas, opening the first garage at that place. He continued there from 1907 until Jnly, 1908, when he removed to Denver and entered the employ of the Denver Motor Car Company, handling the Great-Smith car. In August, 1908, this firm brought the first Overland car to Denver, and Mr. Tippin was instrumental in the sale of this first car. He continued as an em- ploye of the Denver Motor Car Company until February, 1909. In 1909-10 he was con- nected with the Lakeside Amusement Company and through the succeeding year was associated with Joseph A. Osner in conducting business under the name of the Osner Contracting & Construction Company. In 1912 Mr. Tippin secured the contract to take charge of repair and maintenance of the automobiles nsed by the state at Canon City and in 1913 he was appointed state parole officer and occupied that position until 1916. In July of the latter year, at Denver, he became connected with the Overland factory in the new car department and later in the service station, there continuing until February, 1918, when he rented the building now known as the Tippin Garage, which is one of the finest and most modern in the state. He does repairing on all kinds of cars, specializing however, on the Overland and the Willys-Knight. His business has already assumed substantial proportions and Denver numbers him among the prominent representatives of his line of activity in the city.
In December, 1911, in Denver, Mr. Tippin was married to Miss Margaret Agrelius, whose father was one of the founders of the Bethany College of Music at Lyndsborg,
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Kansas. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Agrelins, of Lyndsborg, Kansas. Two children have been born of this marriage: Mary Margaret, who was born in Canon City, July 15, 1913; and Jack Edward, born in Canon City. December 1, 1915.
In politics Mr. Tippin is a democrat and he is also connected with the Yeomen lodge. His experiences have been broad and have brought him in contact with all sections of the country, but he is thoroughly satisfied with the west and particularly with Denver, where he is now building up a business of large and substantial proportions.
GERHARD FLEISCHER.
Gerhard Fleischer is the proprietor of Fleischer's greenhouses, located on Summit, Palmer, Claremont and Green avenues, and a flower store at No. 216 North Main street in Pueblo. He has won a place among the most successful and prominent florists of Colorado and at Pueblo today utilizes thirty-six city lots in carrying on his florist business, his greenhouses covering at the present time thirty-seven thousand square feet under glass. He has all modern equipment and is engaged not only in the cultivation of beautiful flowers and plants but also in the propagation of vegetables. He was born in Saxony, Germany, January 8, 1866, and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Fleischer, both of whom have passed away. The father, who was a minister of the German Luth- eran church, died a few years ago. Gerhard Fleischer had three brothers: Arthur, who died and was buried in Pueblo, Colorado; Gotthold, who acted as superintendent of a gun works in Kabul, Afghanistan, and was there assassinated, his murderers, eight in number, being later executed at one time; and Martin, who died in Germany a short time after his graduation from the University of Leipzig.
In his youthful days Gerhard Fleischer attended the schools of Germany, pursuing a high school course, and later he attended an agricultural academy and an horticultural college. He won his degree from the latter institution when a youth of eighteen years. He then worked at his profession in his native country until 1890, when he came to the new world. Making his way to Pueblo, Colorado, he entered the employ of the late M. D. Thatcher, president of the First National Bank of Pueblo, and was given charge of his private garden. In 1892 he opened his greenhouses with two thousand feet under glass, and something of the development of his business is indicated in the fact that he today has thirty-seven thousand feet under glass. His greenhouses and grounds cover thirty- six city lots and are supplied with the most modern equipment for the propagation and care of beautiful flowers and plants. Moreover, he has done much for the development of the city, for he laid out City Park, the extension to Mineral Palace and Fairmount Park, Bessemer Park, East Pueblo Park, including the courthouse lawn, and many of the fine lawns of Pueblo. He was a pioneer in his business in this city, opening the first florist establishment here. He has always made a specialty of furnishing funeral designs and all kinds of decorations and in his store ever carries a large line of cut flowers. He now grows fifteen thousand carnations, forty thousand bedding plants, six thousand roses and all kinds of cut flowers in season. This year, on account of the war, he furnished one hundred thousand tomato plants, which he had grown for a canning factory at Crowley, and other vegetable plants for the trade, so that the development of home gardens may assist in saving the food.
On the 6th of October, 1893, Mr. Fleischer was married to Miss Mary Zarn, in Pueblo, Colorado, and their children are as follows. Waldemar, who is assisting his father and who has specialized in the florist business, was sent east by his father and remained in that part of the country for a few years in order to thoroughly acquaint himself with the florist's trade. Gretchen, a prominent singer, studied in Germany for three years following her graduation from the Pueblo high school and is at present preparing for an operatic career in Chicago. Marie, who is a graduate of the Guilford Academy and pur- sued a musical course in a conservatory of New York, is now attending business college in Pueblo.
In politics Mr. Fleischer maintains an independent course, supporting men rather than party. He belongs to the Lutheran church and he is one of the oldest members of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at Pueblo. He also has membership with the Woodmen of the World and with the Commerce Club of Pueblo, with the American Florists' Association, of which he is a life member, and with the American Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, the last named being an international society. He greatly loves hunting and turns to it for recreation. He also enjoys fishing and in fact every phase of outdoor life, but his greatest interest and love is for flowers. As a business man he has prospered aud aside from his interests as a florist he has become
GERHARD FLEISCHER
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connected with mining and oil properties as well as with manufacturing enterprises in and out of Colorado. His activities have been carried steadily forward and the intelligent direction of his efforts, combined with scientific knowledge of the different phases of his business, has made him very successful in the conduct of his interests.
JAMES LEE LOVERN.
Among those citizens who are shaping the destiny and promoting the interests of Pueblo is numbered James Lee Lovern, who is now acting as commissioner of finance and supplies. A native of Missouri. he was born in Callao on the 7th of August, 1866, a son of James and Martha (Mathis) Lovern, who continued their residence in Missouri until 1882 and then removed with their family to Colorado, where they spent their remaining days, hoth having now passed away. They were the parents of three sons and three daughters.
James Lee Lovern, the youngest of the children, was educated in the public and high schools of Missouri and in the school of experience has learned many valuable lessons. In his youthful days he engaged in newspaper work and has been connected with every department of newspaper publication, devoting twenty-six years to journalism. On his election to the office of commissioner on the 6th of November, 1917-the first office that he has ever consented to fill-he severed his connection with the Pueblo Chieftain, with which paper he had been associated for many years, contributing in marked measure to its success by reason of his long experience and progressive methods. He is now confining his efforts and attention to his public duties, which he is per- forming in a most capable and efficient manner, endeavoring at all times to give the city a businesslike and economical administration.
On the 11th of February, 1892, Mr. Lovern was united in marriage to Miss Dollie Hindman and to them has been born a daughter, Ruth. He is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Methodist church. to the teachings of which he loyally and conscientiously adheres.
FRANK J. ARNOLD.
For thirty-four years Frank J. Arnold was connected with The Colorado News Company; for thirty-two years he was its efficient secretary and for twenty-seven years manager. In retrospect one may see him a lad of thirteen years, starting out to make his own way in the world, an industrious and energetic lad, who early learned the fact that in the battle of life industry wins, so that industry was made his beacon light.
He was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, February 27, 1862. His father, Joseph W. Arnold, was a native of Rhode Island and helonged to one of the old New England families of English lineage. He became a book publisher of Boston, Massachusetts. and resided at Cambridge until his demise, which occurred February 27, 1903, when he had reached the age of seventy-eight years. He wedded Mary R. Richards, a native of North Attleboro, Massachusetts. and a daughter of Job A. Richards, a manufacturing jeweler, who helonged to one of the old Massachusetts families of English origin, their ancestry heing traced back in England to the twelfth century, at which period one of the name is recorded as holding the high office of archbishop. Mrs. Arnold passed away in De- cember, 1891, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, when sixty-eight years of age.
Frank J. Arnold was the third in order of birth in a family of five children, four sons and a daughter. He pursued his education in the public and high schools of Cam- bridge and when a young lad in his teens started out to provide for his support. He was engaged in clerical work and bookkeeping until he reached the age of twenty-two and was continually broadening his knowledge and promoting his efficiency through his experience, for he made it his purpose to thoroughly master every task assigned to him and gained from it the lessons therein contained. In the fall of 1883 he started for the west, with Denver as his destination. He arrived here an entire stranger and for the first eight months followed various pursuits. In the spring of 1884 he accepted the position of bookkeeper with The Colorado News Company. He also served during the middle '80s as a traveling salesman along that line and thoroughly ac- quainted himself with the business in principle and detail. On the 20th of January. 1886, he became the secretary of The Colorado News Company and on the 1st of April, 1891, was made manager, in which position he continuously served until May 1, 1918, dis-
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charging the duties of the two offices. The business began in a comparatively small way but has been developed along substantial lines until it is one of the largest in this part of the country, while along wholesale lines their trade exceeds that of any other company in the field. They are also the largest book jobbers in the world. The business under the direction of Mr. Arnold in Denver employed on an average of thirty-five people and extended over various states in the north, south and west.
On the 27th of January. 1887, Mr. Arnold was united in marriage to Miss Cynthelia C. Anderson, a native of Illinois and a daughter of John M. and Phoebe A. (Smith) An- derson. His political endorsement is given to the republican party. Fraternally he is a Mason and belongs to the White Shrine of Jerusalem, in which he is now filling the office of king. He was a member of the Lakewood Country Club and now holds membership in the Denver Motor Club. He is also an ex-president of the Denver Credit Men's Asso- ciation, having been its chief executive officer in 1900. This society draws its membership from men connected with wholesale, manufacturing and banking interests. Mr. Arnold was likewise connected with the Denver Civic and Commercial Association and while looking to the trade interests of the city was always eager and anxious to aid in well defined plans and projects for the city's upbuilding along civic lines. His religious faith is that of the Baptist church and he also has membership in the Young Men's Christian Association. In a word his aid and influence are always given on the side of progress, reform, advancement and the right. His commercial activity measures up to high stand- ards and his career has in large measure been characterized by an unselfish support of the public good.
EMMETT POWERS.
Ages ago an old Greek sage, Epicharmus, voiced the admonition, "Earn thy reward: the gods give naught to sloth." The spirit of this admonition has been a guiding force in the life of Emmett Powers, who is now the president and general manager of the Bio-Pharm Chemical Company of Denver, in which connection he is active in the man- agement of one of the fast growing business enterprises of the city. The present company has been in existence for only a brief period. but through the indefatigable effort, sound judgment and unfaltering enterprise of Mr. Powers and his associates the business has developed in a most satisfactory and gratifying manner. Mr. Powers brought to the business wide experience in the line of drug trade, coupled with strong purpose and commendable ambition.
A native of Mississippi. Emmett Powers was born in Durant on the 3d of January, 1886, a son of Charles and Sally (Parkinson) Powers, who were also natives of Missis- sippi, and all of his ancestors were of southern birth, identified with plantation interests of the south. His father, however, became a contractor and builder and in 1900 removed with his family to Denver. where be became actively identified with building operations. He thus carried on business to the time of his death, which occurred in 1907. when he had reached the age of fifty-five years. His widow is still a resident of Colorado, now making her home in Jefferson county. They had a family of eight children, two of whom have passed away, while those who survive are: Emmett; Felix W., now living in Los Angeles, California; Alva C., living in Denver; Mrs. Mary Alice Brewster, also of Denver; Zilpah, whose home is in Jefferson county, Colorado; and Wanda. likewise living in Jefferson county.
In early life Emmett Powers began his education in the public schools of his native state and passed through consecutive grades until he had acquired a high school training. After the removal of the family to Colorado he entered the University of Denver, where he pursued a three years' course in chemistry. He later pursued a course in the School of Commerce and thus became well qualified by broad literary, scientific and commercial training for the practical and responsible duties of life. During the period when he was busy with his studies he also served an apprenticeship at the drug business. Be- ginning in 1901 he entered a retail drug store as an apprentice and remained thus for three years, and afterward was in the wholesale drug business in connection with the Davis Wholesale Drug Company for two years. He subsequently spent three years with the Trunk Brothers Drug Company and at the end of that period became identified with the laboratory work of the Scholtz Drug Company. He there continued for five years and in 1915 he formulated plans whereby he could embark in business on his own account, organizing the company of which he is now the president. He launched the business in a modest way, incorporating for fifty thousand dollars, and was elected by the board of directors as president and general manager. So successful has the business been from
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its inception that the present quarters are entirely too small and the company is now contemplating a removal wbere more space can be secured. The trade is constantly growing and the enterprise and determination of the proprietors are bringing substantial results.
On the 19th of September, 1913, Mr. Powers was married to Miss Bertha Malvina Guido, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Guido, the former a pioneer jeweler of Denver. Two children have been born of this marriage: Wilbur Emmett, born in 1914: and Edwin Malvin, born in 1915. The life record of Emmett Powers is the story of success- ful endeavor that has won him a place among the self-made men of this city. He started out empty-handed and early realized not only the necessity of seeking immediate employ- ment but also came to an early realization of the value of unfaltering industry as a factor in the attainment of success. He therefore closely applied himself to the work in hand and each change in his business career has marked a forward step, bringing him wider opportunities. From each new experience he has learned the lessons to be gained and, combining broadening knowledge with untiring industry, he has reached the place that he now occupies as a prominent representative of the chemical and pharmaceutical manu- facturing industry of Denver.
OSCAR D. F. WEBB.
The name of Webb has figured in connection with the business interests, the political activity and the substantial development of Denver for fifty-five years, for it was in 1863 that Oscar D. F. Webb, father of O. D. F. Webb of this review, arrived in Colorado as he journeyed westward from St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a native of Virginia and had removed to St. Joseph, Missouri, by way of the overland ronte. There he resided for three years, when he again started across the country, driving to Denver. In the same year he established a general merchandise business as a member of the firm of Sprague & Webb. The new undertaking prospered from the beginning and their busi- ness expanded until it became one of the leading establishments of the kind in the terri- tory. After success was assured Mr. Webb returned to his native state, married the sweetheart of his boyhood days and immediately afterward started with his bride upon the long journey to his chosen place of abode, the journey being the honeymoon trip of the young people, and it was one filled with adventure as well as romance. They journeyed as far as possible by rail and then continued their way on the overland stage, reaching Denver in the fall of 1867. Mr. Webb remained for many years a valued busi- ness man and prominent resident of the city. He was born in 1837 and passed away in Denver in 1897, while his widow still occupies the home which was provided for the family by a devoted husband and father. Mr. Webb was prominent not only in business circles but also in connection with the early political history of Denver, where he served for four years as coroner. He also occupied the position of alderman for two terms from the fifth and ninth wards and he held a high position in public regard not only throughout the early pioneer times but throughout the entire period of his residence in Denver. To him and his wife were born seven children, namely: Mrs. J. Harry Carson, living in Denver; Charles F., who was born in 1873 and has passed away; Lena, who was graduated from the high school in Denver and is now with the Park Floral Com. pany: Rosa, also a high school graduate, residing at home; Eugene R., who is with the Denver Gas & Electric Company; Mrs. Norman Wylie, of Denver: and Oscar D. F., of this review. The mother of these children bore the maiden name of Marietta Victoria Fore and was born in Virginia.
Oscar D. F. Webb was born in Denver, March 8, 1871. He attended the public schools of Denver and then entered the business established by his father and continued with him up to the time of his death. Oscar D. F. Webb then became connected with the Denver Fish Company in 1898. This company was succeeded by the Flint Mercantile Company and Mr. Webb purchased a controlling interest in the latter business and was elected president and general manager. This firm has the largest establishment of its kind in the city, handling all kinds of fresh and salt water fish, both canned and in bulk. They also handle domestic and imported cheese and various delicacies and their business is a very extensive and gratifying one. Mr. Webb is also vice president of the Louderbaugh Tamale Manufacturing Company of Denver.
On the 6th of June, 1904, Mr. Webb was married to Miss Jessie V. Burch, of Denver. a daughter of Colonel R. S. Burch, chief clerk of the agricultural department at Wash- ington, D. C., to the time of his death, which occurred in the capital city in 1915. His wife also died in Washington in December, 1916.
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Mr. Webb maintains an independent course in politics. He belongs to the Denver Civic and Commercial Association and also to the Sons of Territorial Pioneers. He has spent his entire life in Denver, covering a period of forty-seven years, and has been a most interested witness of the growth and progress of the city, while as a business man he has borne his part in the work of material development. Step by step he has ad- vanced, improving his opportunities as the years have passed, and as president of the Flint Mercantile Company he is now at the head of an extensive and important business.
CHARLES H. DUDLEY.
Charles H. Dudley. numbered among Colorado Springs' able and successful lawyers, was born in Lyndon, Illinois, in 1862. His father, Henry Dudley, was a native of Massa- chusetts, born in 1818, and was the uncle of the late General W. W. Dudley, of Indiana, a son of John Dudley. The Dudley family comes of English ancestry, the first representa- tive of the name in America settling at Guilford, Connecticut, in the year 1638. Succes- sive generations of the family have lived in New England. There occurred the birth of Timothy Dudley, the grandfather of Charles H. Dudley and the father of Henry Dudley. The latter was a farmer by occupation, carrying on agricultural pursuits in order to provide for his family. He left New England to become a resident of the middle west and was married in Illinois in 1855 to Harriet F. Smith. Both have now passed away, the former having died in 1873, while Mrs. Dudley, surviving her husband for almost a third of a century, departed this life in 1904.
Charles H. Dudley was a pupil in the schools of Lyndon. Illinois, to the age of fifteen years and afterward had the benefit of instruction in Cornell College at Mount Vernon, Iowa, a Methodist institution, from which he was graduated in 1884. His alma mater later conferred upon him the degree of Civil Engineer. In 1886 he was graduated from the law department of Michigan State University with the degree of LL. B. He then . located at Rocky Ford, Colorado, where he opened an office and began practice, continuing at that place until the 1st of January, 1889, when he removed to Colorado Springs, where he has since remained. In the intervening years, covering almost three decades, he has continuously devoted his attention to law practice and his pronounced ability has gained for him a good clientage and made him very successful in the conduct of the cases en- trusted to his care.
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