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Fraternally Mr. Foley is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and with the Woodmen of the World and he gives his political allegiance to the democratic party but has never been an aspirant for office. His thought and attention have been concentrated upon his farming interests for the purpose of providing a comfortable living for his family and he is now the owner of a good property in Adams county.
JOHN B. EVERHARD.
Farming and live stock activities in Larimer county were greatly stimulated through the activities of John B. Everhard, who for many years devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits in the vicinity of Berthoud, Colorado, thereby not only acquir- ing an individual fortune but contributing toward the prosperity of his county and community. A native of Holt county, Missouri, he was born December 24, 1861, a son of John W. and Mary E. (Ish) Everhard, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Missouri, in which state they were married. John W. Everhard participated in the Civil war on the Confederate side, valiantly serving for four years, being during most of that time under the command of General Price. After the conflict was ended he took up his home in Marshall, Missouri, where he remained for ten years, but in 1875 removed to Colorado, making Larimer county his place of abode, and here he engaged in the cattle business, being quite successful along that line. To Mr. and Mrs. John W. Everhard were born two children but our subject is the only one now living. Both parents have now passed away.
John B. Everhard was reared under the parental roof, receiving part of his education in Missouri and part in Colorado, to which state he came with his parents in 1875. After laying aside his textbooks he engaged in the cattle and sheep business, following in his father's footsteps, and also took up agricultural work of a general character, very successfully following this line until 1917, when he sold his live stock interests but retained the ownership of his farms. He has always followed progressive methods and made many improvements upon his land, also instituting up-to-date equip- ment, so that his property is now very valuable. He owns eight hundred and eighty acres of excellent land, two hundred and forty acres of which are under ditch, the balance being devoted to wheat. Mr. Everhard was also one of the organizers of the First National Bank at Berthoud, of which he is serving as vice president, giving of his experience and business ability to the benefit of the management of the bank by his attendance at the directors' meetings. Moreover, he is a stockholder and secretary of the Boulder and Larimer County Ditch & Reservoir Company, having always been a strong advocate of irrigation.
Mr. Everhard now makes his home in Berthoud, in which city he has many friends, all of whom hold him in high regard because they esteem in him those qualities which have made possible his success. By industry and perseverance he has acquired
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a sizable fortune and to him is due the greater credit because he started out in life empty-handed. In his political affiliations he is a democrat but has never been desir- ous of holding public office although he has served on the local school board, the cause of education finding in him an ardent champion. In fact he is much interested in all measures undertaken for the general welfare and is ever ready to give of his time and means in order to promote enterprises which he believes of value to his community, county and state.
STANISLAW NOWACKI.
Stanislaw Nowacki is the owner of an excellent tract of land comprising one hundred and sixty acres near Brighton, in Adams county, and was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising for a number of years but is now largely living retired, leaving the active work of the fields to his son Michael. His birth occurred in Poland on the 26th of November, 1864, his parents being John and Mary Nowacki, who are also natives of that country and still reside there. They have six children, five of whom are now in America, while one remains in Poland.
Stanislaw Nowacki was reared and educated in his native country and there spent the first twenty-six years of his life. In 1890 he crossed the briny deep to the new world and after residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for five years returned to Poland, where he remained for about nine months. On the expiration of that period he again made the voyage to the United States, settling in Colorado in 1896, and in this state he has resided continuously to the present time. He worked as a common laborer for a number of years and by dint of untiring industry and careful economy acquired the capital which in 1908 enabled him to purchase his present farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Adams county. The land is all under the ditch and is now very valuable, having been brought under a high state of cultivation and improvement. Mr. Nowacki successfully carried on general farming and stock raising for a number of years but has now practically retired, his son Michael performing the active labor incident to the operation of the property.
In 1889 Mr. Nowacki was united in marriage to Miss Helen Marion Myers, a native of Poland, by whom he has five children, as follows: Michael, who operates his father's farm and who is married and has a son, Michael, Jr .; Joseph, who is in the United States army; Sadie, the wife of Victor Karzia; and Frank and Stanley, both at home.
Politically Mr. Nowacki is a stalwart democrat, believing firmly in the principles of that party. He has appreciated and wisely utilized the opportunities offered in the United States and is a self-made man whose prosperity is attributable entirely to his own efforts. His genuine personal worth is recognized by all with whom he comes in contact, so that the number of his friends has constantly grown as the circle of his acquaintance has broadened.
HENRY CLEMENT RIEDY.
An excellent farm property of one hundred and forty-two acres pays tribute to the care and labor bestowed upon it by the owner, Henry Clement Riedy, who is one of the substantial citizens that Ohio has furnished to Adams county, for his home is near Eastlake. He was born in Erie county, Ohio, November 23, 1865, and is a son of John and Catherine (Goodman) Riedy. The father was a stone mason by trade and was married in Sandusky, Ohio, where he reared his family of nine children, of whom Henry C. was the fifth in order of birth.
The public school system of Sandusky and of Erie county afforded Henry C. Riedy his educational opportunities. He pursued his studies to the age of fourteen years, after which he worked on farms to the age of twenty-four. Thinking that he might have better opportunities in the west, he then made his way to Colorado, where he has resided since December 1, 1889. For a brief period he was employed by the Denver Union Water Company and then purchased the northwest quarter of section 6, township 2, range 67, Adams county, since which time he has engaged in farming thereon. That he is actuated by a progressive spirit is indicated in the attractive appearance of his place, which is improved with fine buildings, with well kept fences and every accessory of the model farm of the twentieth century. He worked persistently and energetically
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in developing his place and his success is well merited. He is also vice president of the New Union Ditch Company.
On the 17th of November, 1896, Mr. Riedy was married to Miss Mary Möller, a daughter of Detlef Möller. Mrs. Riedy was born in Arapahoe county, her people having crossed the plains and cast in their lot with the early pioneer settlers of Colorado. To Mr. and Mrs. Riedy have been born three sons: Ralph H., Howard J. and Chauncey R.
In his political views Mr. Riedy is a democrat and, while not an office seeker, he has served as secretary of the school board. His religious faith is that of the Catholic church. He and his wife are widely and favorably known in the locality in which they make their home, their circle of friends being almost co-extensive with the circle of their acquaintance.
FREDERICK BRAMMING.
Frederick Bramming, who has been actively identified with general agricultural pursuits in Adams county during the past fourteen years, is now the owner of an excel- lent farm of eighty-six acres situated two miles east of Eastlake. His birth occurred in Denmark on the 16th of October, 1884, his parents being Christian and Margaret (Vind) Bramming, who spent their entire lives in that country. They reared a family of five children, all of whom survive and all of whom are yet residents of Denmark with the exception of our subject.
Frederick Bramming obtained his education in the land of his nativity and there spent the first twenty years of his life. In March, 1904, desiring to take advantage of the opportunities offered in the new world, he crossed the Atlantic to the Unied States and made his way across the country to Adams county, Colorado, where he has remained continuously since. He at once secured employment as a farm hand and by dint of untiring industry and close economy acquired the means that enabled him to purchase the property whereon he now resides. It lies two miles east of Eastlake and is a rich and productive tract of eighty-six acres, all of the land being under the ditch. In addi- tion to cultivating the cereals best adapted to soil and climate he also devotes consider- able attention to stock raising and in both branches of his business has won a well merited measure of success.
In 1912 Mr. Bramming was united in marriage to Miss Maud Sheridan, a native of Colorado, by whom he has two sons, John F. and Henry. He gives his political allegiance to the republican party, while his religious faith is indicated by his attendance at the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. and Mrs. Bramming are a popular young couple and well and favorably known throughout the community in which they make their home. Mr. Bramming has never had occasion to regret his determination to seek his fortune on this side of the Atlantic, for here he has found the opportunities which he sought and in their wise utilization has won a gratifying degree of prosperity.
WILLIAM H. CLARK.
A splendidly improved farm property is that owned by William H. Clark, whose possessions comprise one hundred and sixty acres of well irrigated and carefully cultivated land in Adams county. He is devoting his time and energies to general farming and stock raising and his persistency of purpose and indefatigable efforts are bringing excellent results. Mr. Clark is a native of Kansas. He was born on the 2d of April, 1879, a son of J. M. and Anna (Good) Clark, who were natives of Indiana but were married in Kansas, to which state they removed in the year 1867. They began their domestic life upon a farm in Kansas and are still living there. They became the parents of five children and the family circle yet remains unbroken by the hand of death.
William H. Clark was reared and educated in his native state, mastering the branches of learning taught in the district schools and afterward attending high school, so that he thus became well qualified for life's practical and responsible duties. The year 1904 witnessed his arrival in Colorado and for eight years he was a resident of Denver, being there engaged in the grocery business with good success. In 1912, however, he disposed of his store and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, removing to a farm in Adams county whereon he has since resided. He now cultivates one hundred and sixty acres of land, all under ditch, and has an
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excellent farm property. He has added many improvements to the place and uses the most modern machinery to facilitate the work of the fields and care for the crops. He raises the various cereals best adapted to climatic conditions here and he is also successfully engaged in stock raising.
In 1901 Mr. Clark was married to Miss Nettie Wasson, a native of Kansas and a daughter of William and Maggie (Ransom) Wasson. Two children have been born to this marriage: Charles C., who is now a high school pupil: and Margaret L. Mr. Clark and his wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, to the support of which they contribute liberally and in the work of which they take an active and helpful part. Mr. Clark is a republican in his political views, having ever been a stalwart champion of the principles of that party. He is now serving as president of the school board and the cause of education finds in him a warm friend.
HUGH BLUNDELL.
Hugh Blundell, who throughout his entire life has been identified with farming inter- ests in Colorado and is now the owner of an excellent ranch near Brighton, was born in this state on the 8th of October, 1880, a son of William and Mary (Donaldson) Brundell, both of whom were natives of Wisconsin. They there resided until 1861, when they crossed the plains and were identified with farming interests on the Platte river until 1880, when the father homesteaded eighty acres of land near what is now the town of Brighton. He took up his abode upon that place and there carried on general farming until his death, which occurred in 1911. He brought his land under a high state of cultivation, energetically and persistently carrying on the work of the fields until his lahors brought results which were most gratifying, his farm becoming one of the attractive features of the neighborhood. His widow survived him for several years, passing away in 1917.
Hugh Blundell was reared under the parental roof and pursued his education in District School No. 10 of Adams county. Through vacation periods he worked with his father in the fields and after his textbooks were put aside he concentrated his efforts and attention upon further farm work and continued to assist his father until the latter's death. Since that time he has had charge of the work of the old homestead and is regarded as one of the progressive agriculturists of the neighborhood. He is wide- awake to everything that will prove of interest and benefit in the operation of his farm and his labors are productive of good results.
In his fraternal relations Mr. Blundell is one of the Woodmen of the World and politically he is a republican but not an office seeker, preferring to concentrate his efforts and attention upon his business interests.
ALBERT WILLIAM LANE.
Albert William Lane, attorney at law, is also the president of the Colorado Business College at Boulder, an institution which is contributing to the reputation of this city as a great center of learning. He holds to the highest standards in the conduct of the school and the methods of instruction and his work is fruitful of splendid results. Mr. Lane comes to Colorado from Ohio, his birth having occurred in Sandusky, that state in 1878. He is a son of Charles W. Lane, who was born in Tonawanda, New York, and who was married in Columbus, Ohio, to Miss Elizabeth Donley, a native of that state. The father died in the year 1879, while the mother survived until 1883. At the time of the Civil war he responded to the president's call for troops to aid in crushing out rebellion in the south, enlisting for three years as a member of Company D, First Michigan Infantry, on the 3d of September, 1861. He served until November 28, 1862, when he was mustered out on account of physical disability.
Between the ages of five and twelve years Albert William Lane, because of his mother's death, lived with his maternal grandmother in Columbus, Ohio, and attended school there. He then went to live with his greatuncle at Cardington, Ohio, where he remained for six years, and later he became a resident of Mount Vernon, Ohio, where he worked his way through the Mount Vernon Academy, a preparatory school. Ambitious to secure an education, he made every effort to accomplish that end. On leaving Mount Vernon in 1896 he took up his abode in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling as a student
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in the Battle Creek College, where he pursued special courses preparing him for the study of law, which he began in the office of the Hon. Jesse Arthur, who directed his reading for four years. On account of pulmonary trouble developing he then left the middle west and removed to Colorado, with Boulder as his destination. Here he has since remained. For three years, beginning in 1903, he conducted The Place Sanitarium in Boulder in connection with several partners, being secretary and treasurer of the company. He then became interested in irrigation projects on the Grand river in Colo- rado and was so engaged from 1909 until 1911, when he established the Colorado Busi- ness College, and in 1912 the Boulder Business College was consolidated with the new institution, so that the Colorado Business College is today the sole occupant of the field. The college is accredited by the National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools. The object of the college is to assist worthy and ambitious young men and women who are not afraid of earnest study and hard work to prepare for positions of trust and responsibility in the business world, and the school has adopted the motto-"Want to Learn." Its location is most favorable, its equipment thoroughly up-to-date and its methods thoroughly modern. Every effort is put forth to create in the pupil a desire to do the best possible work. The college is located in the heart of Boulder, on Pearl street, opposite the court house, and is especially equipped for training along the line of instruction given. It is steam heated, well ventilated and has indirect electric lighting, while everything is arranged for the pupil's comfort and instruction. Since its estab- lishment the college has enjoyed a liberal patronage and the business is steadily growing.
On the 12th of June, 1900, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Mr. Lane was united in mar- riage to Miss Edith M. Colcord, a daughter of I. G. Colcord, and to them have been born the following named: Charlotte Maurine, Maxwell Everett, Albert William, Jr., and Loberta Elizabeth.
In politics Mr. Lane maintains an independent course, voting according to the dic- tates of his judgment for the men whom he thinks best qualified for public office. He belongs to the Lions Club, a national organization, and he is a very prominent and active member in the Seventh Day Adventist church. His life is ever honorable and upright and he enjoys the well merited reputation of being, as someone said of him, "a good, clean and highly respected citizen." Mr. Lane was graduated from the law depart- ment of the University of Colorado in 1917 and was admitted to practice in December of that year, since which time he has been actively engaged in this profession.
J. BRUCE SMITH.
A valuable farm property of three hundred and twenty acres is owned by J. Bruce Smith, his place being in the vicinity of Eastlake and not far distant from Brighton. Its excellent appearance is the result of his intelligently directed efforts and its improve- ments stand as a monument to his enterprise. Mr. Smith is a native of Pennsylvania, his birth having occurred in Wilkes-Barre on the 11th of August, 1869, his parents being John E. and Jane (Johnson) Smith, the former a farmer by occupation.
The son was educated in the district schools of the Keystone state and worked with his father until 1890, when, at the age of twenty years, he left home, bidding adicu to friends in the east, and made his way to Colorado. For a year he lived on a ranch two miles west of Brighton and then removed to the Patron district, where he leased three hundred and twenty acres from his grandfather. He engaged in the cultivation and development of this place for fifteen years before purchasing it in 1907. His atten- tion is still given to its further improvement and it is a splendid indication of his life of well directed energy and thrift. It was in a very crude state when he located thereon. He improved the house and barns and has since built new barns, while recently he has completed a most attractive home, containing eight rooms with bath and full basement underneath. He has dug wells, planted trees and has upon his place all modern equip- ment, most of which he has added since he purchased the property. In his farm methods he is most progressive and he now has ninety acres planted to alfalfa, while the remainder of his three hundred and twenty acre ranch is devoted to the cultiva- tion of wheat. oats and cabbage. He has been a very successful business man, owing to his close application, his sound judgment and keen sagacity. Aside from his exten- sive farming interests he is now the president of the Eastlake State Bank, is a director of the Farmers Highline Reservoir Ditch & Canal Company and president of the Union Ditch Company. He has closely studied the question of irrigation and has done much for the development of this section of the state through the promotion of irrigation projects.
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On the 31st of January, 1900, Mr. Smith was married to Miss Katherine Barnett, a daughter of Lemuel and Jennie Barnett, of Denver. They have three children, Bruce Tilden, Jane and John W. Such in brief is the life history of Mr. Smith, who is now classed with the representative ranchmen and agriculturists in the vicinity of Brighton. His plans have always been well defined and carefully executed and his enterprise and energy have brought him to a point of success that is most enviable.
JOSEPH M. DALY.
Joseph M. Daly, of Pueblo, has for almost two decades been a resident of Colorado and is now filling the office of chief of police of Pueblo. Missouri numbers him among her native sons, his birth having occurred at Independence, in Jackson county. His parents were Timothy and Mary (Mahoney) Daly, who on leaving Missouri went with their family to Kansas, where the father passed away and the mother still resides.
Joseph M. Daly was the eldest in their family of eleven children and in the acquire- ment of his education attended the public schools of Independence and of Kansas City, passing through consecutive grades to the high school. After putting aside his text- books in that connection he pursued a course in the Southwestern Optical College of Kansas City, from which in due course of time he was graduated. He is now registered as an optician in Colorado and since 1899 has made his home in Pueblo, which numbers him among its valued and representative men. He served as a member of the staff of Dr. Thomas when the latter was in charge of the Colorado State Hospital and he prac- ticed his profession until called to public office in his appointment on the 20th of Janu- ary, 1913, to the position of chief of police by Mayor T. D. Donnelly. He is now acceptably serving in that capacity and is doing everything in his power to promote law and order in Pueblo. All who know him recognize his devotion to duty in this connection.
On the 12th of September, 1900, Mr. Daly was married to Miss Ethel Beem. His religious faith is that of the Catholic church and he is identified with the Knights of Columbus. Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He has always given his political support to the democratic party and aside from holding the office of chief of police of Pueblo he has served as postmaster in Kansas, filling the office for four years under Grover Cleveland. He is well liked in Pueblo and is making an efficient chief of police, all who know him speaking of him in terms of warm regard, save those who do not hold themselves amenable to law, and to them his name brings terror.
RICHARD MOXLEY.
Richard Moxley. engaged in farming in Broomfield, homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres in pioneer times when for miles around there was not another settler in the district. His place is located on the main road between Broomfield and Eastlake and its excellent appearance indicates the progressive methods and enterprise which dominate him in all that he undertakes. He dates his residence in Colorado from 1873 and secured his homestead in 1877.
Mr. Moxley is of English birth. He was born in the vicinity of Southampton in February, 1854, a son of William and Elizabeth (House) Moxley. The father was foreman in a cooper shop of his native country. The parents died during the early boyhood of their son Richard, who was then taken by friends and sent to Ireland. He was educated in the national schools of that country, which he attended until he reached the age of fourteen years, when he started out to provide for his own sup- port, entering upon an apprenticeship to the trade of brass molding. He was thus engaged for five years and on the expiration of that period, in which he had gained a comprehensive knowledge of the business, he decided to try his fortune in the United States and sailed for America. He spent a brief period in Boston and Phila- delphia and in August, 1873, attracted by the opportunities of the growing west, came to the territory of Colorado three years before the admission of the state into the Union. He engaged in teaming in Denver for four years, or until 1877, and then decided to turn his attention to agricultural pursuits. Accordingly he homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres of land near Broomfield and has since given his attention to farming, his fields being largely devoted to the raising of wheat and alfalfa. Pioneer conditions met him at every turn during the early days of his residence here.
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