Portrait and biographical record of the state of Colorado, containing portraits and biographies of many well known citizens of the past and present, Part 183

Author: Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 1530

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Like many others of Fort Morgan's progressive citizens, Mr. Warner was born in Wisconsin. His birth occurred in Baraboo, May 22, 1855, his parents being Chauncey and Ellen (Tuttle) Warner. He was one of four children, the others of whom are: Robert T., a practicing attorney of Watertown, S. Dak .; Mary E., wife of Capt. S. G. Swain, of Winona, Minn .; and Edwin C., a business man of Webster, S. Dak. His father, a native of Litchfield, Conn., born in 1810, re- mained in that locality, engaged in farming, until 1876, when he removed to Dakota. Upon the organization of Day County he was appointed a county commissioner. He was strong in his

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Abolition principles and always supported the policy of the government. His death occurred in January, 1890. Both he and his wife were members of very old families of Connecticut, their ancestors having come to this country early in the seventeenth century, and some of the mem- bers took part in the Revolutionary war.

After completing the studies of the Baraboo high school, the subject of this sketch in 1874 became a teacher in the public schools of Wis- consin, and this occupation he followed for six years or more. In 1881 he came to Colorado, where he has since been identified with the development of the northeastern section of the state. In 1886 he married Miss Louise Farns- worth, daughter of J. H. Farnsworth, of Fort Morgan. They have three children, Leona, Esther and Wyllys. The political affiliations of Mr. Warner are with the Republican party. Fraternally he is a charter member of Oasis Lodge No. 67, A. F. & A. M .; Fort Morgan Chapter No. 25, R. A. M .; and Silver Lodge No. 60, K. P.

A GRANVILLE LEWIS, M. D., president of the Sutherland Mining Company, ex-presi- dent of the St. Paul Gold Mining and Tun- nel Company, and for two terms mayor of Mani- tou, where he makes his home, was born near Ottumwa, Iowa, May 24, 1845. He descends from Revolutionary ancestors, who took an active part in that memorable conflict. His great-grand- father, Col. Charles Lewis, a native of Virginia and a planter there, was killed in battle during the Revolution, and his heirs, in recognition of his service, were given a grant of six thousand acres of land. The grandfather, Gen. Charles Lewis, was breveted colonel and acting brigadier- general in the war of 1812, and commanded a brigade composed of Tennessee and Kentucky volunteers, under General Jackson, in the battle of New Orleans. After the war he engaged in teaching school in Logan County, Ky., where he died at an advanced age. He was a descendant of Welsh ancestors, who were early settlers of Virginia.

Dr. J. M. Lewis, a son of General Lewis, was born in Logan County, Ky. He graduated from the Louisville Medical College, after which he practiced his profession in Henry County, Iowa, then in Wapello County and practiced in Jeffer- son and Keokuk Counties, traveling over the country on horseback, with saddle-bags, etc.

For more than forty years he continued in prac- tice, and died at seventy-nine years. His wife, who was Hester Williams, was born in Clarks- ville, Montgomery County, Tenn., and resides in Jefferson County, Iowa, at eighty-five years of age. She has always been interested in church work and is a very conscientious, faithful Chris- tian, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal denomination. Her father, Capt. Matthew Will- iams, was born in England, the son of wealthy parents, but ran away from home when a boy and shipped on board an ocean vessel. In time he be- came master of a ship, but in middle life, on his marriage, he retired from the sea and settled in Clarksville, Tenn. He was a large planter and slave owner and at his death, which occurred at sixty-five years, he left a large estate. His daugh- ter, Mrs. Lewis, received for her share about twelve slaves, but, being a strong Abolitionist, she freed all of them. At the time of the battle of New Orleans, when the soldiers started north on foot, and were almost starved, her brother, Philip Williams, heard of their condition, and packed fifty horses with provisions, starting at once to their relief. He met them on the borders of Louisiana. They were for lornand hungry, with nothing to eat but a half ear of corn a day each. He relieved their necessities and earned their lasting gratitude. The truth of this incident comes not only from his side of the house, but also from Gen. Charles Lewis, representing the other side, who commanded the Tennessee and Kentucky troops that were relieved.

Dr. Lewis was next to the eldest of eight chil -. dren, five of whom attained maturity and four are living, Charles having died in Iowa. William M. is living in Caldwell County, Mo .; Mary E. and James M. reside in Iowa. The doctor was educated in the district schools of Iowa. When about seventeen years of age he enlisted in the Union army, and was mustered in at Keokuk, Iowa, August 12, 1862, continuing to serve until the close of the war, when he was honorably dis- charged. During the entire time of the siege of Vicksburg he took part in skirmishing. He was then sent down the river and participated in the siege of Port Hudson, later was in Banks' expe- dition up the Red River, fought at Sabine Cross Roads (where most of the regiment were captured by the enemy, but he was one of the twelve or more who escaped) and then went back to New Orleans. On the parole of the other men, he crossed the gulf to Point Isabel, went up the Rio

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Grande to Fort Brown, near Brownsville, where he guarded the frontier. Thence, going to Pen- sacola, Fla., he re-embarked for Mobile, and took part in the last battles of Fort Spanish and Blakeley. He was mustered out in Iowa in June, 1865. Three months after his enlistment he acted as hospital steward and acting assistant sur- geon, but the commission promised him was nevér received. He had always been interested in med- cine and before the war he attended consultations, post-mortem cases, etc. The only times he was wounded while in the service were at Morganza Bend, or Sterling farm, where he was wounded in the left hand; and at Vicksburg, in the left knee, while he was helping to carry a wounded man away from the field.

After the war our subject attended Axline Uni- versity, at Fairfield, Iowa. Upon completing the academic course, he matriculated at Missouri Medical College, St. Louis, from which he was graduated in 1874, with the degree of M. D. He was so thorough in his work that he was twice publicly complimented. For fifteen years he prac- ticed in the vicinity of Chillicothe, and also en- gaged in the mercantile business, and was presi- dent of the Breckenridge Savings Bank. When he assumed the latter position the stock of the bank was selling at sixty cents on the dollar, and in one year, under his management, he increased the earning capacity so that stock sold at $1.10. While in Breckenridge he was elected mayor on the Republican ticket, by a large majority over the Democratic candidate, in spite of the fact that the city has always gone Democratic by over- whelming majorities. In 1887 he removed to Colorado and selected Manitou as the most de- sirable location for a home. After practicing his profession for a time, his mining interests became so large that he abandoned his practice. He was president, and is still a stockholder and director of the St. Paul Gold Mining and Tunnel Com- pany, and he is now president of the Sutherland Mining Company and its general manager. Both mines are located in the Cripple Creek district.

Since coming to Manitou Dr. Lewis has served as a justice of the peace and twice was chosen as mayor. In the fall of 1897 he was the nominee of the fusion ticket for sheriff of El Paso County, but was declared not elected. He is a man of un- blemished character, with the broad intelligence and force of will that qualify him for any public office of trust. He is a stanch believer in the free coinage of silver, at the ratio of sixteen to one,

which he believes will be the only way to restore prosperity to our country. Fraternally he is a Mason and a member of Pike's Peak Post No. 40, G. A. R., and has been an aid on the department commander's staff almost every year since he came to Colorado. He is a member of the Alumni Association of the Missouri Medical College of St. Louis.

In 1872 Dr. Lewis married Clara J. Ross, who was born in Georgetown, Ohio. They have one son living, David Franklin. Mrs. Lewis is a daugh- ter of David Ross aud great-great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Ross, of Philadelphia, the designer of the American flag, and whose husband was a signer of the declaration of independence. Their oldest son nailed the flag his mother had designed, on the mast of the vessel on which he served, and when it was shot down, he jumped into the water and brought it up. A piece of this flag is still in the family. A walnut chest, made by this same son, and twice captured by the British, and re- taken by the Americans, is now in the possession of Dr. Lewis.

ILLIS D. RUSSELL. One of the most im- portant industries of Pueblo County is the stock business, and in this occupation many well-known citizens are successfully engaged. Among them is Mr. Russell, who for years has owned and occupied a ranch near Nepesta, and has carried on general agricultural pursuits. Since he came to this place he has transformed the land from a barren and unattractive stretch of ground to a ranch containing many of the mod- ern improvements. The situation is excellent, being on the Arkansas River. The property is improved with good buildings, and is supplied with plenty of fruit and also a growth of timber, making it a desirable homestead.

The birth of Mr. Russell occurred in1 1852. His parents, John R. and Maria (Carter) Rus- sell, were natives respectively of Ohio and West Virginia, and the latter was representative of a prominent colonial family of the Old Dominion. Besides a half-sister, our subject has three brotli- ers, namely: Jolın T., who was a member of the Second Iowa Infantry during the Civil war and is now living in La Junta, Colo .; Charles F., de- ceased, who was a member of an Indiana regi- ment during the Civil war; and Frank T., now of Pueblo, who served in the Ninth Iowa Cavalry in the Civil war.

When four years of age our subject was taken

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to Iowa by his parents. His education was ob- tained in the public schools of Fairfield. In 1870 he came to Colorado, spending a year on Foun- tain Creek. Ten years after he came to this state he was united in marriage with Mary E. Wiggins, daughter of W. A. Wiggins, who was a Confederate soldier in the Civil war and took part in the battles of Fredericksburg, Antietam and Gettysburg; he is now making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ross, in Pueblo County. Mr. and Mrs. Russell have two sons, Frank E. and Rufus C. In politics Mr. Russell was for- merly a Republican, but now votes with the Peo- ple's party. Fraternally he is a member of the Woodmen of the World.

12 ANIEL D. SULLIVAN, one of the promi- nent and most successful grocery merchants of Leadville, was born at Ulster, N. Y., on the Hudson River, in 1863, being a son of Thomas and Margaret Sullivan, natives of New York state. His father, who was a member of a pio- neer family of his state, followed the tanner's trade throughout life, and continued to reside in the same locality until he died in 1876. In poli- tics he favored Democratic principles. His wife, who was also a descendant of a pioneer family of the state, is still living at the old homestead, and notwithstanding her seventy-nine busy years, she is strong and hearty.

At fourteen years of age our subject left home and went to Wisconsin, where an uncle lived on a farm. He made his home with the uncle, whom he assisted in the cultivation of the land during summer months, while in the winter he attended local schools. At eighteen years of age he went to Chicago and secured employment in the commission business, thus gaining an ex- cellent knowledge of dairy products, etc. From Chicago, in 1882, he came to Leadville. His first years here were not successful. However, after leasing a store on Sixth street, his career was one of constant success and prosperity. While he had very little money to commence with, he was so energetic, persevering and hon- est that he won the confidence of the wholesale houses, from Chicago to Denver, and was trusted by them for large amounts. For three years he leased a building on Sixth street. In 1894 he purchased the corner on Seventh street and erec -. ted a substantial business block, two stories high, with his store on the first floor, and residence apartments on the second. His store is one of

the most conveniently arranged in Leadville and his stock is the largest carried in any grocery here, ten clerks being kept continually busy at- tending to customers, while ten horses are used in the delivering of orders at private houses. In addition to the retail business, there is also a large wholesale trade, whose dimensions are constantly enlarging. It is worthy of note that since he started in business he has never had a bill pre- sented to him that he has not paid promptly, and he has never borrowed a dollar from a bank or other parties. This is especially remarkable when we consider that he began for himself without capital, and had to work his way forward, with- out assistance from anyone. The large financial success he has gained proves his ability as a busi- ness man. In beginning in business for himself he gave his personal attention to even the small- est details. He saw that every department of his store was furnished with a complete line of goods, and no grocery in Leadville offers to its customers finer stock or choicer variety of goods than that of D. D. Sullivan & Co.

Numbered among the substantial business men of the city, Mr. Sullivan devotes himself un- tiringly to the demands of commercial life, has no desire for political prominence, but is never- theless interested in national issues, voting the Democratic ticket, while in local matters he casts his ballot for the man he considers best fitted to hold the office. A public-spirited citizen, he ardently advocates the development of local enter- prises and improvements. Fraternally he is con- nected with Lodge No. 5, A. O. U. W. He and his wife have two children, William A. and Mar- garet R.'

ROF. WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS, M. D., of Denver, was interested in the organiza- tion of the Rocky Mountain University and was one of the original promoters of Gross Medi- cal College, of which he is treasurer and mem- ber of the board of trustees, also professor of dermatology since the inception of the institution. In addition to his private practice and his duties in connection with the college, he is president of the Long's Peak Reservoir and Irrigation Com- pany.

The subject of this sketch was born in Vernon, Ind., November 28, 1848. In 1871 he graduated from the Indiana Medical College, now the medi- cal department of the Indianapolis University, receiving the degree of M. D. After a short

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period of practice in Indianapolis he went to Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and in 1876 he graduated from there. On his return to Indian- apolis he was superintendent of the City hospital for two terms, 1877-79. The severe strain caused by his professional duties was too much for his constitution, and his health broke down. He came to Colorado, hoping the change of climate might be beneficial, and in January, 1880, opened an office in Denver. The following year he went to Golden, where he became surgeon for the Colorado Central Railroad, and on the removal of their shops to Denver, in October, 1883, he re- turned here, continuing to act as surgeon for a time, until he resigned. In 1887 he took a post- graduate course in the Polyclinic and Post-gradul- ate Hospital Medical Colleges of New York, where he made a special study of dermatology.

MILE J. RIETHMANN, Swiss consul for Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, was born in Switzerland in 1844. He was four years of age when the family came to America. In 1859, when he was fifteen, he and his brother, J. J., were induced to come to Colorado by reason of the discovery of gold in Pike's Peak. His older brothers had come west in the fall of 1858 and L. D. remained, but J. J. started back and he was the first to bring the news of the discovery of gold dust in Colorado to Council Bluffs, Iowa. The brothers started west with two teams and a wagon and arrived in what is now West Denver, in the spring, finding only a few log houses in this place. They settled on the east side of Cherry Creek, building a log house in what is now East Denver. The house was of a primitive character, built of logs and covered with dirt, while a rude chimney of mud and sticks. afforded an outlet for the smoke. The building of a house entitled a settler to thirteen lots, six of which they could choose, while seven were drawn by lot. They constructed several cabins and thus became the owners of some forty lots, some of which in time became very valuable property.

In May, 1859, the three brothers went to the mountains at Sonth Boulder, then called Dead- wood Diggings. From there they went to Gregory's Diggings (Central City) and Russell's Gulch, where they struck a lead and mined until they received news of their father's arrival in Denver. They then sold their claim and returned to Denver, soon after which our subject began to work upon the farm that the family entered. In

1866 he started in the dairy business five miles north of Denver, and later began to raise stock. He called his place the Pioneer dairy and milked as many as one hundred and twenty-five cows, selling the milk in the city. He started the first dairy wagon in Denver (it was drawn by oxen). and was one of the first dairymen in the state, having had charge of a dairy wagon for his father as early as the fall of 1859. After having con- ducted the dairy business for twenty-two years, in 1888 he sold out. He still owns the old home- stead, but in 1890 removed to Denver, where he now resides.

C. JONES, member of the legislature from Colorado Springs, has for some years been a successful business man of this city, where he is proprietor of the Club Coffee restau- rant on South Tejon street, and the Blue Front and Annex restaurants. The success which he has attained proves that he possesses exceptional business ability and good judgment. When he came to this place he had no capital, but he pos- sessed a determined will and industrious habits, and with these qualities to assist him, he has worked his way forward to an assured position among the business men of his city.

The Jones family originated in Wales. The grandfather of our subject brought his family to the United States and settled in Ohio, but after- ward became a pioneer of Emporia, Kan., and engaged in farming near that city. He died when an aged man. The father of our subject, Joshna Jones, was born in Cardiganshire, Wales, and improved a farm in Kansas, where he died in 1875. He married Ann Maddock, a native of Carmarthanshire, Wales; she accompanied her parents to Virginia at six years of age and after- ward, with them, settled in Emporia, Kan. One of her brothers was a soldier in the Civil war. During the early days of her residence in Kansas the Indians were troublesome, and the settlers lived in constant danger of attacks, but as the settlements became more numerous, the red men retreated before the steps of advancing civiliza- tion. By her first marriage she had two sons, of whom our subject is the elder; by her second hus- band, Mr. Davis, she had three daughters. Twice widowed, she is now making her home with her elder son.

In Emporia, Kan., where he was born August 1, 1868, our subject attended the grammar and high schools. In 1887 he went to Salt Lake City,

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Utah, where he spent six months, being inter- ested in the restaurant business during part of that time, and later employed as clerk in a dry- goods store. In the fall of 1887 he came to Colo- rado Springs, where, with the exception of two years in Kansas, he has since resided. On com- ing to this city the second time, he bought a res- taurant business, which under his management was transformed from a losing venture to a prof- itable enterprise. A branch business was started, which also met with success. In fact, from the inception of the business to the present time, he has been uniformly successful. This is due to his great energy. His increasing prosperity did not make him forgetful of those less fortunate than himself. Many who were friendless and des- titute have found in him a helpful friend. Dur- ing Christmas holidays he has provided food for as many as five hundred poor persons, but he does this without display or ostentation, and few are aware of the extent of his charities.

Besides the management of his restaurant busi- ness, Mr. Jones was for a time engaged in the real-estate business, as a member of the firm of Irvine & Jones, and he has also been interested in the building of residences in Colorado Springs. In the spring of 1897 he was nominated and elected, on the citizens' ticket, to represent the fourth ward in the city council, and as council- man he has been chairman of the committee ou streets, alleys and lights, and a member of other committees. In the fall of 1898,on the Democratic ticket, endorsed by the fusionists, he was nomi- nated for the state legislature, and was elected. Politically he supports the Democratic ticket in national issues, being a stanch friend of free trade and free silver. Heis a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Jones was made a Mason in El Paso Lodge No. 13, A. F. & A. M., to which he now belongs. He is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Woodmen of the World, Knights of Pythias, Knights of the Ko- rahson No. 1, of Colorado, and Pike's Peak Club.

12 AVID. C. HALL is a well-known and suc- cessful farmer of El Paso County. In part- nership with Mr. Sitlington, he owns what is known as the Hall ranch, comprising nearly two thousand acres of land, and situated in town- ship 6, range 65 west, sixteen miles south of

Colorado Springs, and four miles south of Foun- tain. Since coming here in 1890 and purchasing the ranch from Mr. Hall's father, the partners have erected two substantial houses and have made other improvements that have enhanced the value of their property. As agriculturists their specialty has been the cattle business, in which they have engaged successfully. On their ranch they have usually about two thousand head of cattle, buying and selling in large quan- tities, and making shipments from the ranch to the markets.

The subject of this sketch was born in Craw- ford County, Pa., August 15, 1857, and is a son of B. S. Hall, mention of whom is made else- where in this work. He was about six years ot age when, in 1863, he was brought to Colorado and he has since made his home in El Paso Coun- ty. His education was such as the common schools afforded. From boyhood he has been in- terested in the cattle business, his tastes running in that direction rather than toward the profes- sions. At sixteen lie secured employment in herding cattle for others, and at the same time he started a herd of his own, which, from a small nucleus, has grown to be a large herd. By the time he was twenty-one he had an excellent start in the business, and also owned two cow camps of deeded land, with one hundred and six- ty acres each. His first partner was a Mr. Rep- logle, but on attaining his majority he formed a connection with Mr. Sitlington, and the two have been together ever since. For several years they had their cattle on a range in the White River country, in what was then Garfield (now Rio Blan- co) County, but not finding the business profita- ble there they returned to El Paso County in 1890, and bought their present property, since which time they have met with unvarying success.

August 29, 1890, Mr. Hall married Miss Nora B. Atterberry, of Colorado Springs, and a native of this state, where her parents have resided for years. They are the parents of four children: William H., Theodore Tuttle, Ola B. and John. Reared a Democrat, Mr. Hall has always adhered to that party, but he does not take an active part in public affairs, his attention being concentrated upon his business. Fraternally he is connected with the Elks and El Paso Lodge No. 13, A. F. & A. M., in Colorado Springs. He is a success- ful ranchman, and is one of the best informed men in the county regarding the care, value and sale of stock.

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ON. RUFUS CLARK. no life that more fully exemplifies what it is in the power of God to accomplish than does that of Mr. Clark. His has been a strange and unusual career. When a lad of fifteen he was converted, but in a boyish way, that resulted from impulse rather than reason. He became a sailor and went to sea, which threw him into intimate association with a class of men who were rough and Godless, and naturally he soon fell into their ways. However, he says it took him a year to learn to swear without reluctance, for the oaths of the sailors at first sounded very harsh to him. From swearing he took another step and began to drink, in the course of time be- coming a confirmed drunkard. These habits became so imbedded in his nature that when he left the sea they clung to him. He came to Colo- rado, a pioneer, and while financial success attended his every effort he continued a seem- ingly hopeless slave to drink. His appetite for liquor was insatiable and demanded constantly fresh stimulants.

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Portrait and biographical record of the state of Colorado, containing portraits and biographies of many well known citizens of the past and present, Part 183

Author: Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, pub Publication date: 1899 Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co. Number of Pages: 1530

Author: Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 1530