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Mr. Kuehn gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has been a reader of the New York Tribune since 1868. The cause of education has ever found in him a stalwart champion and for a number of years he served on the school board of his district. He has a wide acquaintance in Colorado, where he has now lived for more than half a century, witnessing throughout this extended period the continuous growth and development of the state and taking active interest in all that is accom- plished in connection with the progress and upbuilding of the section in which he lives. For many years he was a most active and energetic farmer and his success was the direct result of persistent and earnest labor, his life record indicating what may be accomplished through individual effort.
CHARLES BARNES FERRIN.
Charles Barnes Ferrin, president of the Out-West Printing & Stationery Company of Colorado Springs, in which connection he is developing a business of most gratifying proportions, deserves more than passing notice in this work inasmuch as he has risen from a most humble position, gradually working his way upward step by step through persistent energy and laudable ambition.
He was born in Watertown, New York, in 1863. a son of Foster M. and Teresa A. (Barnes) Ferrin. The paternal grandfather, Joseph Ferrin, and his son, Foster M. Ferrin, were marble dealers, carrying on business along that line for many years, the latter being a marble dealer of Watertown, New York. In the Empire state he wedded Miss Barnes and passed away at Watertown in the year 1907. The death of his wife, however, occurred in Colorado Springs in 1886.
Charles B. Ferrin is indebted to the public school system of his native city for his educational opportunities. He left home in 1880, when a youth of seventeen years, and made his way to Colorado Springs, where lived his uncle, James P. Barnes, who was proprietor of a hardware store. Mr. Ferrin spent a year in the employ of his uncle and then entered the employ of the Gazette Printing Company as a press feeder, remaining with that company until 1887, when the business was reorganized under the name of the Out-West Printing & Stationery Company. This was incorporated in 1897. Mr. Ferrin went upon the road as traveling representative of the company and so continued from 1892 until 1910, building up an extensive trade for the house. In November, 1909, he was made general manager of the Out-West Printing & Stationery Company and on the 21st of December, 1914, was chosen president as well as general
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manager. In November, 1916, by purchasing the interests of the others in the business he became sole proprietor and is now conducting an extensive trade which has been largely the outcome of his persistency of purpose and his capability as a salesman. He is likewise a director of the Elkton Coal Company and one of the directors of the Fanny Rawlins Gold Mining Company.
In his political views Mr. Ferrin is a republican and was formerly very active in party ranks but concentrates the greater part of his time and attention at the present upon his business interests and duties. From 1887 until 1889 inclusive he served as chief of the Colorado Springs Volunteer Fire Department and for two years prior to that time had been asssitant. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church. His advancement in the business world in the last ten years has been almost phenomenal, indicating what can be accomplished through individual effort, stimulated by laudable ambition. His career illustrates the fact that power grows through the exercise of effort and that difficulties and obstacles vanish as mists before the morning sun when one is resolute, determined and reliable.
ADELBERT W. STARBUCK, D. D. S.
Dr. Adelbert W. Starbuck, one of the best known professors of dental surgery in the west, his ability as an educator brought him prominently to the front, while his skill in active practice is also most widely acknowledged, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, May 14, 1877, a son of Jesse and Mary Jane (Bundy) Starbuck, who were also natives of the Buckeye state. They removed to Nebraska in 1883 and the father, who had engaged in carriage manufacturing in Ohio, afterward turned his attention to farm- ing in Nebraska, where he likewise engaged in the grain business. His last days were spent in Kansas, where he passed away in June, 1918, while his wife died in that state in 1915. They were the parents of six children, five of whom are still living: Caleb B., J. Clinton, Clyde P., Adelbert W. and Mrs. Edith Bourquin. They also lost a daughter, Clara.
Dr. Starbuck was only about six years of age when his parents removed with their family to Nebraska and in the public and high schools of Hebron, that state, he pursued his education until he was ready to enter the State University of Iowa as a dental student. He was graduated with honors there in 1898 and began his profession in connection with the dental department of the university. Later, however, he turned his attention to the private practice of dentistry in Iowa City, Iowa, and subsequently he entered the medical department of the University of Iowa, where he studied for two years. In October, 1907, he arrived in Denver and became connected with the Colorado College of Dental Surgery, the dental department of the University of Denver, being made superintendent of the school, which through his efforts and energy has been brought up to a high standard. In fact he is one of the best known professors of dental surgery in the west. His exposition of any subject is always clear and lucid and he is at all times thoroughly abreast of the latest scientific researches and dis- coveries which have to do with dental surgery. He is now professor of clinical dentis- try and he is an honored member of the Denver Dental Association, the Colorado State Dental Association and the National Dental Association.
On the 27th of July, 1898, Dr. Starbuck was married to Miss Gertrude E. Durno, of Springville, Iowa, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Durno. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias. While he has never sought to figure in any public light outside the strict path of his profession, he has become well known and prominent in Denver, standing very high in the regard of his fellow townsmen.
THOMAS N. BEASLEY.
General agricultural pursuits and stock raising have for a number of years en- gaged the attention of Thomas N. Beasley, who is numbered among the substantial citizens of Boulder county. Colorado, having been born in this state, December 11, 1870, a son of J. J. and Eliza (Jones) Beasley, of whom more extended mention is made in connection with the sketch of Richard M. Beasley on other pages of this work.
Thomas N. Beasley was reared under the parental roof and in the acquirement of his education attended the common schools, subsequently learning efficacious methods
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of farming under the guidance of his father. Upon attaining his majority he decided to make that occupation his life's work and engaged in farming and stock raising independently, buying his present farm in 1893, when but twenty-three years of age. He now owns one hundred and sixty acres, all of which is under ditch and is watered from the Boulder & White Rock ditch. He has in addition to this farm a half interest in nine hundred and sixty acres of pasture land which is quite valuable and, more- over, he is a director of the ditch company and a stockholder in the Farmers National Bank of Longmont.
In 1894 Mr. Beasley married Miss Grace R. Miller, also a native of this state, her parents being George C. and Emma L. (Taylor) Miller, natives of New York state and Illinois respectively. George C. Miller has passed away but his widow is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Beasley were born three children, Rose L., George J. and Modesto G. On November 7, 1909, Mrs. Beasley died, her untimely demise causing great sorrow to the family as well as to many friends, all of whom esteemed in her a woman of high qualities of character and heart who had greatly endeared herself to all those who had come in contact with her. She was laid to rest in the Burlington cemetery.
Mr. Beasley is a democrat in his political affiliation but has never had ambition for public office, preferring to give his whole attention to his private affairs, although he keeps well informed upon all questions having to do with local and national politics as well as local affairs. For twelve years he has served as a member of the school board and the cause of education has received new impetus through his activities on the board, Mr. Beasley always standing for advancement and improvement in regard to school facilities. He is now numbered among the prosperous agriculturists of Boul- der county and none can grudge him his success, for it has been honestly won and is well deserved.
ABRAHAM HOWARTH.
Abraham Howarth, whose carefully directed business interests made him in time the owner of a valuable ranch property of five hundred acres, which he cultivated for a long period, is now living retired in Littleton, where he occupies an attractive home that stands as the visible evidence of his life of well directed energy and thrift. He was born near Manchester, England, April 7, 1837, and has therefore passed the eighty- first milestone on life's journey. While spending his boyhood days in the home of his parents, David and Mary (Mills) Howarth, he attended school during half of the day for a short time, while his remaining time was spent in the cotton mills, where he early began work. He was a little lad of but seven years when he started to provide for his own support by sweeping out the alleys in the mills. After a year he became a bobbin hoy. That he was diligent and faithful is indicated in the fact that he won promotion from time to time until at the age of eighteen he was overlooker, being the youngest man who ever occupied that position in the mills.
The opportunities of the new world, however, attracted Mr. Howarth, and believing that he might more readily win success on this side of the Atlantic, he came to America in 1857, landing after a voyage of seven weeks and four days on one of the old-time sailing vessels. He resided for a time in the east and then went to Chicago, Illinois, and soon afterward secured work upon a farm in McLean county, that state. He was totally unfamiliar with farm work by reason of his experience along other lines, but his labors proved satisfactory to his employer. It was while in McLean county that he was married in Bloomington, Illinois, on the 21st of October, 1859, to Miss Alice Barlow, who was born near Manchester, England, and to whom he had been engaged before coming to the United States. Her parents were Robert and Sarah (Dutson) Barlow and the children born of this marriage are: Abe, who was born in England and became his fathers' assistant on the Colorado farm; Sarah, the wife of Arthur B. Mitchell, of Littleton, and the mother of a daughter, Alice Helen; and Alice, who was born on the farm in Douglas county.
After cultivating a rented farm in McLean county, Illinois, for some time Mr. Howarth returned to England in 1862 and spent six years there. He was not content, however, after having resided for a considerable period in America, and on again com- ing to the United States he secured employment in a cotton factory in St. Louis. After- ward he became a resident of Kansas City, where he worked in a packing house, and during the three years which he there spent he was joined by his family. He removed from Kansas City to Denver, where he built a residence, but in 1875 took up his abode upon a farm on section 12, township 6 south, range 69 west, in Douglas county. His
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financial resources were limited at that time. For nine years he cultivated the land and made considerable money but did not make any special effort to save. He finally concluded that it would be wiser to economize somewhat and purchase the place and in three years' time he had acquired enough through his industry and economy to enable him to buy one hundred and seventy-five acres of the land. To this he added from time to time until he was in possession of an excellent farm of five hundred acres. He continued to cultivate his place most successfully for a long period but eventually put aside business cares and now lives retired in Littleton, enjoying the rest which he has truly earned and richly deserves.
In his political views Mr. Howarth has always been a republican since becoming a naturalized American citizen, but at local elections where no issue is involved he casts an independent ballot. In 1897 he was elected county commissioner, although this was directly opposed to his wishes, as he has never cared to hold office. However, he has served as school director for a number of years, for the cause of education is one in which he is deeply interested. He has never regretted his determination to return to the new world, for here he has found pleasant surroundings and good busi- ness opportunities and as the years have passed he has steadily advanced in public regard and in material prosperity. He is today one of the venerable citizens of Little- ton, respected by all who know him.
ROLLA AND FANNIE DEVORE.
Rolla and Fannie Devore are two of the well known and prominent residents of Elbert county, actively identified with all that pertains to the development of the agri- cultural interests and the betterment of the farming people of the state. Rolla Devore was born in Champaign couny, Illinois, in 1866 and was educated in the schools of his native state. He is a son of John and Nancy (Crull) Devore, both of whom were representatives of old families of Indiana. In 1886 Rolla Devore, who through the period of his youth and early manhood had been engaged in farming in Champaign county, Illinois, removed to Kansas, settling near Stafford, that state. There he carried on farming for more than two decades and when twenty-two years had passed he came to Colorado, homesteading in Elbert county in 1908. He has since been located within its borders and through the intervening period he has greatly increased his holdings in farm property and developed his agricultural interests. His activities in this connec- tion have gained him place with the leading and representative agriculturists of his section of the state.
On the 9th of January 1889, Mr. Devore was united in marriage to Miss Fannie Fair now one of the leaders of Elbert county in whatever pertains to the betterment of conditions for women upon the farms. She has been a close student of questions of this character and her broad vision and advanced ideas have constituted important elements in the work of general progress.
Mr. and Mrs. Devore are the parents of three sons and two daughters. Earl De- vore, the eldest son, is the noted automobile racer, now an aviation instructor in the service of his country, stationed near New York. The second son, Ray, is in France, as is the third and youngest son, George, who has recently crossed overseas to do active duty for the cause of democracy. The two daughters are Roxie, who is now Mrs. Hampton, and Rowena, at home. The family is one of social prominence in the com- munity and their support of every plan and measure for civic betterment and general progress places them among the leading citizens of their section of the state.
CHRIS H. THOMPSON.
Chris H. Thompson, who is devoting his attention to the business of feeding sheep and cattle, his home being on section 24, township 7, range 69 west, in Larimer county, about two miles south of Fort Collins, was born in Denmark, January 25, 1874, a son of J. C. and Hannah (Christenson) Thompson, who are natives of the same country. The father followed farming there until 1875, when he came to America, settling in New York. where he was employed as a farm hand for two or three years. About 1877 he removed westward to Fort Collins, Larimer county, Colorado, and after work- ing out for a time purchased a mountain ranch. He there began farming, cultivating
COUNTRY HOME OF CHRIS H. THOMPSON, FORT COLLINS, COLO.
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his land for two or three years, after which he sold and took up a homestead seven miles east of Fort Collins. This place he also improved and continued its cultivation until 1906, when he retired from active business and established his home in Fort Collins, where he and his wife now reside, enjoying the comforts that have been brought to them through his previous effort and labor.
Chris H. Thompson was a pupil in the public schools of Denmark until he reached the age of ten years, when in 1884 he came to the United States with his grandmother. He finished his education in Larimer county and remained with his parents until he had reached the age of twenty-four, when he rented land .and began farming on his own account, cultivating a tract for a year. He next purchased and improved several farms and in 1916 he bought his present place of two hundred and forty acres, to which he has since added various improvements. It is now one of the attractive ranch properties in his section of the state and he is devoting his attention to the raising and feeding of sheep and cattle. He also owns one hundred and eighty-seven acres four miles northeast of Fort Collins.
In December. 1898, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Anna Christenson, who passed away in the fall of 1909. On the 16th of November, 1910, he wedded Mrs. Alice McNey and to them was born a daughter, Esther Alta, whose birth occurred February 3, 1913. By her former marriage Mrs. Thompson has a son, Wilkin K. Mc- Ney, who was born January 26, 1905. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Fraternal Aid and the Union Central Life Insurance Company. His political allegiance is given to the republican party. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were christened in the Lutheran faith, and they and the children now at- tend the Presbyterian church, to the teachings of which they loyally adhere. Mr. Thompson is a self-made man in the best sense of the term. He started out in life without the assistance of capital or influential friends and steadily he has worked his way upward, his work and its results proving his worth. He is today the owner of excellent ranch property in Larimer county and is enabled to enjoy all the necessi- ties and many of the comforts of life.
KARL C. SCHUYLER.
Karl C. Schuyler is the general counsel for the Midwest Oil and Refining Company and one of the most prominent and successful lawyers of Denver, where he has practiced for a number of years as junior member of the firm of Schuyler & Schuyler. He has largely confined his efforts and attention to corporation law and in this branch of the profession has manifested superior ability.
Mr. Schuyler is one of the native sons of the state, his birth having occurred at Colorado Springs on the 3d of April, 1877, his parents being Frederick and Eleanor Schuyler. The father was born in the state of New York, while the mother's birth occurred in Illinois. Mr. Schuyler was widely known by the title of Colonel and was a very prominent and influential factor in connection with railroad and mining in- terests in the state up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1884. He had come to the west in 1871, settling at Colorado Springs, and in his professional capacity of civil engineer had assisted in the construction of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, while later he was prominently identified with mining operations.
Karl C. Schuyler was the youngest of a family of three children and after master- ing the branches of learning taught in the public schools of his native city he began preparation for the bar as a student in the School of Law of the University of Denver. He completed his course there by graduation in 1898, winning the LL. B. degree, and entered upon practice at Cripple Creek and through the intervening years has prac- ticed first at Colorado Springs and later at Denver. He became a member of the firm of Schuyler & Schuyler and in the course of his practice more and more largely con- centrated his attention upon corporation law. He became general counsel for the Florence & Cripple Creek Railway Company, for the Midland Terminal Railway Com- pany, general attorney of the Colorado Telephone Company, the United States Reduc- tion & Refining Company and is now general counsel for the Midwest Oil and Refining Company. His professional interests have been very extensive and important, plac- ing him in the front ranks of the leading lawyers of the state. Viewed in the light of his past accomplishments, his future record will be well worth the watching.
In 1905 Mr. Schuyler was united in marriage to Miss Delia A. Shepard, a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Shepard, of Colorado Springs. His political allegiance has always been given to the republican party. He belongs to Oriental Lodge, No. 87, A.
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F. & A. M., of Denver, also has membership with Lodge No. 309, B. P. O. E., of Colorado Springs, and with the Denver Club. He is a man of pleasing personality and his marked traits of character are those which make for personal popularity among his constantly increasing circle of friends.
WILLIAM H. NICHOLS.
William H. Nichols is a progressive and enterprising young farmer of Boulder county. He was born in that county, October 20, 1898, a son of George and Flora (Hartsook) Nichols. The father was a native of Indiana and came to Colorado in the '80s, after which he continued a resident of this state to the time of his death. He was married in the year 1896 to Miss Flora M. Hartsook and they began their domestic life in Boulder county, where Mr. Nichols continued to make his home until called to his final rest. Some time afterward his widow became the wife of Enoch E. Horn- baker and the son of her first marriage, William H. Nichols, is living with them upon the Hornbaker farm. Liberal educational advantages have been accorded him and he is a high school graduate. He is now in training for the United States army. Other- wise he assists in the operation and development of the home farm and is displaying good business ability in that connection.
HON. JOSEPH H. MAUPIN.
Hon. Joseph H. Maupin, former attorney general of Colorado and a well known resident of Canon City, has figured prominently in connection with many events which are mentioned on the pages of the state's history. Qualified by nature for leadership and a student of vital problems and issues of the day, he has done not a little to in- fluence public action, and holding at all times to the highest standards of citizenship, his labors have been productive of excellent results. Mr. Maupin was born in Colum- bia, Boone county, Missouri, April 13, 1856. His remote ancestors came from France, making settlement in Virginia. One branch of the Maupin family was afterward founded in Ketnucky, while the hranch from which Joseph H. Maupin is descended be- came established in Missouri. His parents were Cornelius and Emeline Maupin.
Joseph H. Maupin early displayed the elemental strength of his character by earning the money that enabled him to pay his way through his school and college days. He pursued a five years' course in the State University of Missouri and was graduated from the law department of that institution with the class of 1878. After five years devoted to the private practice of law in Missouri he removed to Canon City, Colorado, where he has since been located, and through the intervening period he has exerted marked influence over public affairs. His fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and ability, have frequently called him to office. In 1888 he was elected mayor of Canon City and was reelected the succeeding term notwithstanding the fact that he is a democratic supporter in a strong republican town. In the meantime his ability as a representative of the bar became recognized and in 1890 he was nominated for the office of attorney general, defeating S. W. Jones, who was then the incumbent, by about a thousand votes, while the republican candidate for governor at that election received a majority of four thousand. This vote was certainly a compliment to Mr. Maupin \and an expression of public confidence in his ability and devotion to duty. While in office he made his reputation as a fighter for the people, resisting the notori- ous Argo land steal. In 1892. he was named for governor, but it was a forlorn hope even for this most popular democrat. He was the first choice for governor of the democratic assembly six years ago but was defeated at the primary by Governor Ammons.
Mr. Maupin's public service includes many years as president of the state peni- tentiary board. He has been prominent in all big war movements and was one of the most prominent of the speakers during the Third Liberty Loan campaign. He puts forth every possible effort to uphold the interests of the government and advance the war work and his marked influence has brought most gratifying results. In connec- tion with the improvement of Canon City he has built the post office block and the Man- pin block, two of the finest business blocks of Fremont county.
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