History of Colorado; Volume IV, Part 87

Author: Stone, Wilbur Fiske, 1833-1920, ed
Publication date: 1918
Publisher: Chicago, S. J. Clarke
Number of Pages: 836

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then decided upon a further change. Accordingly in 1881 he continued his westward journey as far as Denver, where he took np his abode and gave his attention to con- tracting, remaining active in building operations in this city until summoned from this life in 1893, when he was fifty-seven years of age. His widow has since made her home in Denver, where she has a wide acquaintance. In the family were two children, the hrother of Dr. Daniels being W. E. Daniels, now a resident of California.

Dr. Daniels belongs to the class of the self-made men. In his early life he was a pupil in the public and high schools of Denver and also pursued a scientific course in the Denver University, in which he continued his studies for two years. His pro- fessional education has been of the most liberal kind, his medical training being re- ceived at the Denver and Gross College of Medicine and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, while, to round out his education he took a course in osteopathy at the American School of Osteopathy, at the completion of which he established himself in the practice of this profession in Denver, where he has continued to the present time. He is now accorded a very high professional rank, his pronounced ability hav- ing won for him a liberal practice throughout the state and even adjoining states. He is also a well known writer on health subjects, for eight years being the editor of an interesting and successful little magazine known as the Hygenist, which has a national circulation among those interested in health subjects, including physicians of both schools.

On the 29th of June, 1909, Dr. Daniels was united in marriage to Miss Olive I. Shell, of Cripple Creek, Colorado, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron G. Shell, the family being among the "old timers" of Denver and Cripple Creek.

Dr. Daniels maintains an independent attitude in relation to politics, preferring to concentrate his time, efforts and attention upon his professional duties, which have constantly grown in volume and importance. He has wide knowledge of the princi- ples of medical science as well as of osteopathy and his sound judgment, readily determining the best method of procedure, has brought him to the front in the ranks of those who practice the healing art. He is studying the science of health, not alone from the standpoint of curative agencies but of prevention as well, and is one of those apostles of learning who believe in disseminating knowledge that physical standards may be advanced. His ideals are high and his ability is enabling him to put these in considerable measure into practice.

ROBERT A. BROWN.

Robert A. Brown, secretary and treasurer of the City Bank and Trust Company of Denver, one of the strong financial concerns of the city, also has many other im- portant business connections and his sound judgment is manifest in his control of the different interests with which he is associated. He has voice in the management of various financial concerns and his opinions ever carry weight in business councils, for his judgment is sound, his discrimination keen and his enterprise unfaltering. Colorado is proud to number him among her native sons. His birth occurred in Durango on the 9th of July, 1882. His father, H. G. Brown, was a native of Canada who devoted his life largely to merchandising. Removing to the west, he became a resident of Durango and there passed away when his son Robert was but three years of age. His wife bore the maiden name of Belle Bivens and is now living at Rico, Colorado.

Robert A. Brown, their only son, pursued his education in the public schools of Rico and Durango, supplemented by a course of study in the State Agricultural College at Fort Collins, from which he was graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree as a member of the class of 1901. Throughout his entire business career he has been identified with banking. When his textbooks were put aside he entered the Denver Savings Bank, in which he was employed for three years, and thus , received his pre- liminary training in that field. He was afterward connected with the First National Bank of Denver and later was made cashier of the Columbia Savings & Loan Associa- tion, with which he remained until the organization of the City Bank and Trust Com- pany in 1909. He acted as assistant secretary for a number of years and in 1913 was called to his present position as secretary and treasurer. The other officers are: W. J. Galligan, president; George McLean, vice president; and C. W. Tunnell, assist- ant secretary. The bank is capitalized for one hundred thousand dollars and occupies a splendid building situated at the corner of Seventeenth and Arapahoe streets. It has a surplus and undivided profits amounting to more than fifteen thousand dollars and

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its deposits reach eight hundred and eleven thousand dollars. The business of the bank has been conducted along safe and secure lines. The officers have ever recognized the fact that the bank is most worthy of patronage that most carefully safeguards the interests of its depositors, and its business methods at all times have been such as would bear the closest investigation and scrutiny. From the outset of his career Mr. Brown has been a close student of banking and is now thoroughly familiar with the principles that underlie the control of moneyed interests. He is a member of the Colo- rado Bankers Association and also of the American Institute of Bankers. However, he has not confined his efforts and attention to the City Bank and Trust Company alone, but he has become officially and financially interested in various other business con- cerns. He is now a director of the El Dorado Springs Company, is a director of the Western National Life Insurance Company, a director of the Crawford Finance Com- pany and also of the National Alfalfa Products Company.

In 1903 Mr. Brown was united in marriage to Miss Mabel Woods, of Fort Collins, a daughter of C. T. Woods, a prominent cattleman of that place. They have become the parents of two children: Robert Douglas, thirteen years of age; now in school; and Reba Belle, a little maiden of six summers.

The parents are members of the Christian Science church and Mr. Brown turns for recreation to football and baseball, greatly enjoying both games. He never allows outside interests to interfere with the faithful performance of his duties and the methods which he has employed in the attainment of his success awaken approval and admira- tion, for the world pays its tribute to him who through enterprise, unrelaxing effort and clear-sighted judgment makes advancement in the business world without infring- ing on the rights of others.

DUNCAN EDWARD HARRISON.

Duncan Edward Harrison is engaged in the drug business at Golden, Colorado, but his connection with the state dates back to an early mining period and for fifteen years he engaged in prospecting. He comes to Colorado from Cornwall, Canada. His parents were John and Annie (McIntosh) Harrison. The father was born in London and was a paymaster of the British army in Canada. The mother was born in Scot- land and was of the Catholic faith, while Mr. Harrison adhered to the Episcopal church.

Duncan E. Harrison of this review attended school in Cornwall, Canada, his boy- hood home being on the St. Lawrence river. His textbooks were put aside, however, when he was about thirteen years of age, after which he worked at the tailor's trade with his brother for about three months and later was with another brother in the tanning business, continuing in that position for two years. He next learned the carpenter's trade in Potsdam, New York, and after thoroughly acquainting himself with the business started for Canada and for six months remained a resident of Toronto. He then once more crossed the border into the United States and for a time was at Michigan City, Indiana, while subsequently he spent a brief period at Dubuque, Iowa. He later located in McGregor, Iowa, then known as McGregor's Land- ing, where he followed the carpenter's trade until starting for the west. With the coming of the Pike's Peak excitement, in 1859, he began the long trip westward, making the journey over the famous trail by wagon. He met many discouraged prospectors returning to their homes and advising others to turn back. He was not disheartened, however, finally meeting and talking personally with Horace Greeley, who was then returning from a trip of inspection of the wonderful country and who advised the travelers to continue on their journey. Mr. Harrison did so, passing through Golden in July, 1859. This was but an incident of the journey, however. since his objective was the gold field further on in the mountains. He continued on to Central City, the early camp of those days, and there began prospecting, opening up one of the very first claims on Lake Gulch. With the advent of the winter he returned to Golden, making his way on foot down the trail, carrying his pack and pros- pecting tools, as did all others at that time. Arriving in Golden, he purchased from a Mr. Whitamore the property upon which his store now stands, and there he built a log cabin in which he made his home, working at the carpenter's trade during the winter and resuming his prospecting with the coming of the spring. In the meantime his wife, who had remained behind at McGregor, had arrived, having made the trip overland, as did her husband, and eventually taking up her abode in the little log cabin, one of the earliest habitations in Golden. As the years went by and Mr. Harrison

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prospered, he built upon the lots originally purchased by him the business block of three stores which still stands, one of which is now occupied by his drug store. He also built a handsome and commodious residence which is now his home, the carpenter work on all of these buildings being performed by himself. He has therefore been one of the real builders of Golden in a constructive as well as in a figurative sense. He was identified with building operations in this locality until about 1890, when he purchased a stock of drugs and opened the store which he has since conducted. He now has one of the leading commercial establishments of Golden, carrying a large stock of drugs and druggists' sundries, and he is accorded a liberal patronage.

In the Cataract House at Niagara Falls, New York, on the 30th of August, 1854, Mr Harrison was united in marriage to Miss Mary B. Miles and they became parents of five sons, namely: George Rawlin, Edward Eugene, Harry M. and John R., all of whom are deceased: and Louis B., who is a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines at Golden and is now following the engineering profession. The wife and mother was called to her final rest some years ago.

In politics Mr. Harrison has always been a stalwart democrat since becoming a naturalized American citizen and he served as one of the first county commissioners of Jefferson county, proving a capable official in that position. Fraternally he is connected with the Masons, having membership in Golden Lodge, No. 1. A. F. & A. M., of which he is a past master. He has always been a worthy follower of the craft, loyally adhering to its teachings and exemplifying its tenets in his relations with his fellowmen. He is a member of the Association of Colorado Pioneers, the Jefferson County Pioneer Society and Masonic Veterans, Pacific Coast. He is highly esteemed in the community in which he has so long resided and is one of the real pioneers who have lived to witness the transformation of the visions of the yesterday into the realities of today.

VERNER ZEVOLA REED.

Verner Zevola Reed, prominently known among Colorado's men of letters and as a Denver capitalist, was born in Richland county, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1863, a son of Hugh Fulton and Elizabeth Amanda (Wolfe) Reed. He began his education in counfry and village schools and for two terms was a student in the Eastern Iowa Normal School. As the years passed he more and more largely extended his business connections until he became a prominent figure in mining circles, in the banking business, in connection with petroleum manufacturing, ranching, land reclamation and irrigation projects in Colorado, Wyoming and other western states. Readily dis- criminating between the essential and the non-essential in all business affairs, his investments were so placed and his efforts so directed that most substantial results accrued and at the same time his labors contributed to the development and upbuild- ing of the various sections in which he operated as well as to the promotion of his own fortune.

Mr. Reed was married on the 18th of July, 1893, to Miss Mary Dean Johnson, of Bucyrus, Ohio. For fifteen years he spent the greater part of his time abroad and he has also made extensive study of the American Indian myths and folk lore, espe- cially among the Utes and some of the Pueblo tribes. He was one of the first to make an automobile tour to the Sahara desert. His time in recent years has largely been devoted to writing. He is the author of Lo-To-Kah, published in 1897; Tales of the Sunland, also published in 1897; Adobeland Stories, in 1899; and The Soul of Paris. in 1913. He has been a frequent contributor of essays, editorials, stories and ethno- logical studies to various magazines and newspapers and is frequently heard as a lecturer before clubs, colleges and societies on international politics and kindred sub- jects. He has been a close student of men and events from prehistoric days down to the present time of world crisis, his careful analysis bringing to light the close rela- tion of cause and effect. He lives in Denver, Colorado, with a summer residence called The Home Ranch at Sheridan, Wyoming. He belongs to the Athletic, Country and Denver Clubs of Denver; the Golf and El Paso Clubs of Colorado Springs; and the Explorers and Rocky Mountain Clubs of New York.

Mr. Reed was appointed by President Wilson as a member of the president's medi- ation commission on September 29, 1917, the Hon. W. B. Wilson, secretary of labor, being the chairman of this commission. The above commission was appointed for the purpose of inquiring into the industrial conditions in the mountain region and on the Pacific coast and to mediate or conciliate various labor difficulties existing at that

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time. Mr. Reed took a very prominent part in the settlement of the copper strike then existing in Arizona, where many thousands of men were affected, in the then threat- ened strike of telephone and telegraphic workers on the Pacific coast, in the averting of a strike among the workers in the oil fields of southern California and in the set- tlement of a strike of the oil workers then existing in the Gulf Coast and Louisiana territory. In every controversy in which Mr. Reed took part a settlement was made.

MARY WARNER MACMANUS, M. D.

Dr. Mary Warner MacManus, engaged in the practice of medicine in Denver since 1909, specializing in the treatment of women's and children's diseases, was born at Cohoes, New York, on the 24th of October, 1862. Her father, William Warner, was a native of England and came to the United States when twenty years of age. He settled in Connecticut, where he was engaged in the manufacture of underwear for some time. He afterward removed to New York, however, and his last days were passed in Amster- dam, that state, where he departed this life at the age of fifty-six years. He married Margaret Moran, who was born in Ireland and died in 1913, at the age of eighty years. In their family were six children, of whom two died in infancy, while one son passed away at the age of sixteen years.

Dr. MacManus acquired her early education in a private academy at Cohoes, New York, from which she was graduated as a member of the class of 1877. In 1880 she became a resident of Amsterdam, New York, and in 1900 took up her abode in Denver. She studied medicine in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, a homeopathic institu- tion, and was graduated with the M. D. degree as a member of the class of 1909. She then entered at once upon active practice and has specialized in the treatment of the diseases of women and children, in which she has displayed marked skill. Anything that tends to bring to man the key to the complex mystery which we call life is of interest to her and her reading has been broad, keeping her in touch with the latest scien- tific research work and the most advanced discoveries of the profession. She is a member of the Colorado Medical Society and also of the American Institute of Homeopathy.

In 1887 Mary Warner became the wife of James J. MacManus and to them were born three children, but all have passed away. Dr. MacManns is identified with the Independent Order of Foresters and she is of the Roman Catholic faith. Her political allegiance is given to the republican party. Her time and attention are mostly concen- trated upon her professional duties, which she discharges in a most conscientious manner.

JOHN W. MONTGOMERY.

John W. Montgomery, busily engaged in farming and stock raising in Jefferson county, was born in Kentucky on the 27th of January, 1849, his parents being Alfred and Nancy (Thompson ) Montgomery, who were also natives of the Blue Grass state. In 1851 they removed to Illinois, settling in Warren county, where they continued to make their home until death called them. They reared a family of nine children. seven of whom are yet living.

John W. Montgomery spent his youthful days in Warren county, Illinois, dividing his time between farm work and attendance at the public schools. In 1872 he went to Kansas, then a young man of twenty-three years, and in 1874 he removed to Jasper county, Iowa, where he engaged in farming for four years. On the expiration of that period he returned to southeastern Kansas, where he again engaged in farming for six years, and in 1883 he arrived in Colorado. The following year he purchased the farm upon which he now resides. He at once took up his abode upon the place and is the owner of an eighty acre tract of rich and productive land, all under ditch. His farm is well improved and the neat and thrifty appearance of his place is indicative of his progressive spirit and practical methods.

In 1880 Mr. Montgomery was united in marriage to Miss Augusta J. Faulkner, a native of Kansas, and to them have been born eleven children: Harry G .; George W., who died in infancy; Arthur L .; Charles W., now living in California; James A .; Warren C., who is with the United States army; Louis E .; Estella G .; Bertha A., who is married; John W., who is in the United States navy; and Maud A., who completes the family.

Mr. Montgomery has also had military experience and is entitled to wear the

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little bronze button which proclaims him a veteran of the Civil war, for he served for one year with the Union army, enlisting as a member of Company E, One Hun- dred and Thirty-eighth Illinois Infantry, while subsequently he became a member of Company H, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry. He thus proved his loyalty to his country, to which he rendered valuable service by the faithful performance of every duty allotted to him.

Mr. Montgomery gives his political allegiance to the republican party but has never sought or desired political office. He has served, however, as an official in con- nection with the schools, acting as director for a considerable period and now as president of the school board. His wife is a member of the Baptist church and both are held in high esteem in the community in which they make their home. Mr. Mont- gomery is truly a self-made man in the best sense of the term. He has depended en- tirely upon his own resources since starting out in the business world, working his way steadily upward through indefatigable energy and perseverance. His persistency of purpose has at length won him a substantial measure of success and he is accounted one of the representative farmers of Jefferson county.

JAMES GOULD.

Boulder county is fortunate in having among its agriculturists men who have ever been characterized by progressiveness and thoroughness. Therefore great pros- perity has come to this section of the state for this very reason and among those who have contributed to that prosperity while attaining individual success is James Gould, who has a valuable farm one mile northwest of Niwot. Mr. Gould is a native of this state, having been born in the county in which he still resides May 9, 1876, a son of honored Colorado pioneers, J. F. and Amy (Foster) Gould, of whom extended mention is made on other pages of this work.

James Gould was reared under the parental roof and in the acquirement of his education he attended the country schools of Boulder county, remaining upon the home place with his parents until he became of age. At that time he decided to start out independently and rented his present place from his father for several years. Tak- ing advantage of all modern ideas and methods, his labors resulted in good crops and he was soon enabled to acquire title to the property. He now has one hundred and fifty acres, all of which is under a high state of cultivation. This he has owned since his marriage, which took place in 1903.

On the 8th of September, 1903, Mr. Gould married Miss Bertha Paulus, a daughter of Albert A. and Alice (Rawles) Paulus, natives of Indiana. To Mr. and Mrs. Gould were born three children, of whom two died in infancy, the remaining son being Evan P., born March 12, 1910.

Mr. Gould is a stockholder in the Farmers Union Mill of Longmont and fraternally a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. In his business methods Mr. Gould has ever followed the highest standards and his reliability and trustworthiness have made him an exemplary citizen, who through his labors has contributed largely to growth and development in Boulder county.

ADAM GINTHER.

.Adam Ginther, who is engaged in farming and stock raising in Adams county, was born near Odessa, Russia, February 20, 1862, a son of Adam and Katie (Coppen- stine) Ginther. In 1888 the parents came to America, settling in Weld county, Colorado, where they took up their abode upon a farm. The father died January 5, 1892, and the mother is still living at the ripe age of eighty years. In their family were eleven children, nine of whom survive.

Adam Ginther was reared and educated in Russia and in 1889 crossed the Atlantic to the new world, at which time he, too, became a resident of this state. For four years he worked in Denver, but ambitious to engage in business on his own account, he then rented a farm, upon which he lived for eight years. During that period he carefully saved his earnings until his industry and economy had brought him a suffi- cient sum to enable him to purchase the farm upon which he now resides, comprising the east half of section 30, town 1, range 67 west, in Adams county. He now has one of the finest improved farms of this section of the state. It is equipped with splendid

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buildings and the best farm machinery and everything about the place is indicative of the careful supervision and progressive methods of the owner. To his original pur- chase he has added from time to time until he now owns six hundred and forty acres of valuable land, of which one-half is under ditch. He carries on general farming, raising good crops of various kinds, and his labors are indicative of what can be accomplished through individual effort and perseverance.

On the 7th of August, 1893, Mr. Ginther was married to Miss Fannie Bell, who was born in England, a daughter of William and Mary (Gihson) Bell, who were also natives of that country. They came to America in 1880, first settling at Des Moines, Iowa, where they lived for six years. They then removed to Colorado and the mother is still living in this state, but the father has passed away. Their family numbered ten children, five of whom survive. Mr. and Mrs. Ginther became the parents of seven children: Eva, who is the wife of Edwin Satt; Louise, who is pursuing a course in nursing at the State University in Boulder; Sarah, who is pursuing a medical course in the State University at Boulder; Benjamin. attending the high school; Bertha, also a student in the Denver high school; Ruth, at home; and Adam, who has passed away.

Before coming to America, Mr. Ginther served for five years in the Russian army as a member of the Forty-sixth Regiment of Marines. By diligent application to his duties, and fidelity to the service, he won successive promotions until he had attained the rank of lieutenant, winning these promotions by creditably passing three severe government examinations. During his service he sailed the Black Sea, and also visited most of the important ports in European waters.

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History of Colorado; Volume IV, Part 87

Author: Stone, Wilbur Fiske, 1833-1920, ed Publication date: 1918 Publisher: Chicago, S. J. Clarke Number of Pages: 836

Author: Stone, Wilbur Fiske, 1833-1920, ed
Publication date: 1918
Publisher: Chicago, S. J. Clarke
Number of Pages: 836