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MARBLE, COAL, AND LIME WORKS.
MeCosh & Donahne established this business in 1860. The marble works are situated at 211 Perry, the lime and coal office at
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314 East Third street. They employ from 15 to 20 men ; they make lime at Le Claire and East Davenport, beginning the manufacture of that article in 1881. They do an enormous business, the annual wholesale and retail sales aggregating $140,000. They do all kinds of marble and granite work. Combined sale of marble, lime, cement, and coal.
BOARD OF TRADE.
The Board of Trade of the city of Davenport was organized in 1867. Its object and aims are to collect and record such local and general statistical information relating to commerce and manufact- ures as may promote the interest of Davenport, and to protect and advance the welfare of the commercial and manufacturing and all other classes of citizens, to promote the just and equitable prin- ciples in trade, and to establish uniformity in the commercial nsages of the city. There are two classes of members: one class consists of large manufactures, wholesale dealers and large capital- ists, who pay the sum of $10 annually. Professional men and others not included in the above elass pay the sun of 85 annually. The following are the present officers : A. F. Williams, Pres .; F. H. Hancock, First Vice-Pres .; Geo. P. Mc- Cleliand, Second Vice-Pres .; L. F. Parker, See .; W. C. Wads- worth, Treas .; Directors :- A. F. Williams, Geo. II. French, W. C. Wadsworth, W. D. Peterson, J. B. Phelps, W. S. Brown, F. H. Hancock. Geo. P. MeClelland, S. F. Gilman, R. Kruse, Fred. Mel- chert, and L. F. Parker.
We copy from the Annual Report of the Board of Trade in this city the following statistics, showing the progress of business in the different branches of trade up to the close of the year.
"The footings in some of the principal branches of trade, for the rear ending Dec. 31. 1557. show an aggregate in the same of $14.485,812.24. Of this amount $8.539, 744.28 have been bank- ing and exchange: 82.628.602 57 sales of merchandise; $1,158.000 sales of grain and provisions ; $353,000 of sales of consign- ments and forwarding; 8751,059 manntaetnring not estimated in sales; $450,029 on freight and cartage; 8555,406 39 lumber. doors, sash. etc.
The banking department shows an aggregate of $6,616,737.34 for exchange, and, $1.923,006.94 for discounts.
The sales of merchandise, together with the stock on hand, show as follows:
SALES.
STOCK.
Agricultural Implements.
25.000 00
$ 12,000
Boots and Shoes .. .
72,000 00
34,000
Books, Wall Paper, etc ..
34,000 00
12,000
Bakery, Confectionery, etc
8,000 00
3,000
Clothing.
163,700 00
61.000
Dry Goods
600.902 57
164,500
Furniture, Mattresses, Carpeting.
89,000 00
44,300
Groceries
471,800 00
163,000
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Hardware, Iron and Nails.
264,500 00
120,500
Hats, Caps and Furs.
34,000 €0
14,000
Jewelry, Watches, etc ..
27,000 00
18,500
Leather and Saddlery Hardware.
87,000 00
24,200
Millinery,.
42.000 00
12,700
Drugs, Paints, Oils, etc ..
70,000 00
35,300
Queensware ..
25,000 00
18,000
Stoves, House Furnishing, etc,.
125,000 00
44,000
Assorted Merchandise ..
116,200 00
16,000
Tobacco and Cigars.
59,000 00
14,000
Wines and Liquors,
13,500 00
7,000
Total Stock on hand.
$818,700
Owing to the monetary difficulties, which came upon us so sud- denly in October there has been a falling off in all branches of trade. In no department have the figures been so affected as in banking. During 60 of the last 90 days, exchange has not been procurable at any price, or under any circumstances, except in very small sums. Notwithstanding this, onr local business has suffered far less diminution than was at first apprehended.
Careful inquiries have developed the fact beyond dispute that, during the last few months, we have had important accessions to our trade, from various seetions of the country hitherto tributary to other points. It is presuming very little to say, that the ae- quaintances thus formed cannot but result mntnally advantageons. Whether the first introduction was the result of purely superior inducements in stock and prices, which our merchants are ever ready to offer, or more directly the effect of the local currency, that has been so exclusively the agent of our transactions, is not left for decision here, and, indeed, it is no matter; having gained so inneh of a point, it only remains to retain it.
The high price of exchange has operated more manifestly upon the stocks of grocers, in the articles of coffee, sugar and molasses, and has maintained the price of these artieles, at quotations mneh above the ordinary margin between this and Eastern and Southern markets. The indications being favorable for a speedy equaliza tion of funds, we may reasonably hope for an improvement in these articles and a corresponding increase of sales of the same.
The estimates of grain and provisions exhibit as follows:
NUMBER.
VALUE.
Bushels Wheat.
.1,019,005
$509,000
66 Barley
.. 34,000.
. 13,600
Barrels Flour
175 800.
.879,000
Tons shipped stuff.
.8,640.
129,600
Bushels of Potatoes.
.20,000
.5,000
Onions
.25,000
12,000
Barrels Pork.
. 3,500
52,000
Tierce Bacon.
1,280
32,000
Of all the wheat received during the comprised period, there were manufactured into flour 879,000 barrels.
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The number of hogs packed at this point was 13,000.
The estimated value of the same after allowing for the wheat, etc. is $1,158,000.,
The commission and forwarding business, with an aggregate of $353,000, shows an advance for freight and charges of $150,000.
The following list of different branches of manufacture shows for :
Agricultural Implements. $49,000
Boots and Shoes.
20,000
Book Binding, Printing, etc. .108,000
Bakeries and Confectionery.
35,000
Clothing.
28,000
Carriages, Wagons, etc,
87,000
Furniture and Mattresses
67,000
Plows, Castings and Iron Work.
205,130
Paints, Oils, etc.
4,000
Stove Furnishing, etc,.
10,000
Cooperage.
105,130
Lumber, Sash, etc, .
235,154
Flour, Feed, etc, .. .957,000
Hog Product .. 113,750
Sundry Manufactures. 32,909
There are few points in the West where the manufacture of flour is more largely engaged in.
The value of this department alone approximates $1,000,000, while the brands of the different mills enjoy an enviable reputa- tion in foreign markets.
DAVENPORT PRODUCE EXCHANGE.
Early in January, 1852, a reorganization of the Board of Trade was effected, and upon a new basis. The former fees of member- ship were $10 per annum. This fee was changed to $10 and $5, the latter rate admitting a number who had no interest in the grain. milling, produce or packing industries. This left, the representatives of these industries in the minority, and the Board of Trade determined not to furnish market reports.
As the obtaining of market reports was one of the principal objects of the organization for the grain, milling, produce and packing representatives, they were forced to abandon the Board of Trade and thereupon organized the Davenport Produce Exchange on Jam 23, 1882.
This Exchange has a membership of 52 The membership fees are $30 and $15. Total amount subscribed to date, $1.135.
The Exchange receives daily telegraphic market reports from Chicago every 15 minutes, from New York, Milwaukee, St. Lonis and Liverpool. The Exchange room is supplied with price currents from the principal markets, and the leading daily news- papers. The officers of the Exchange for 1882 are: Pres. T. T. Dow ; Vice-Pres., Fred Melchert ; Directors, H. P. Wheeler, F. H. Hancock, John Ruch, Henry Kohrs, E. Hickman, W. H.
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Decker, J. S. Gilmore ; Arbitration Committtee, B. Glaspell, L. Haller, D. B. Sears : Board of Appeals. Jno. F. Dow, Lucas Ruhl, W. R. H. Alexander : Treasurer, S. F. Gilinan : Secretary, F. S. Rutherford.
STREET RAILROADS.
The city of Davenport has two lines of street railway. The first, the Davenport City Railway Company, was organized in 1867 and constructed in 1868: was known as the Third street line, extend- ing east and west the entire length of the city. The first directors of this line were A C. Fulton, John L. Swits. Ira M. Gifford, Thos. Scott, Joseph Shields, Chas. E. Putnam. B. B. Woodward, H. R. Claussen and James Armstrong; A. C. Fulton, first presi- dent. The road is now operated by Mr. Henry Schnitger, who holds a 10 years' lease. The other organization is known as the Davenport Central Railway Co., and was organized and con- structed, November, 1870. The street cars began running about July, 1871, from the corner of Second and Brady streets to the Fair Grounds. Subsequently a branch was built from the corner of Fifteenth and Brady streets to Mississippi avenne in East- Davenport; also a branch from corner of Grand avenue and Fif- teenth street to Oak Dale Cemetery; another from the corner of Sixteenth and Brady streets to the Washington Garden. West Davenport. The present officers are as follows: James Grant. President; George Murry, Vice-Pres. : S. F. Smith, Treas .; O. S. McNeil. See .: Directors, James Grant. D. N. Richardson, Geo. Murry, Whit. M. Grant. S. F. Smith. R. D. Mevers. O. S. McNeil. W. R. Haight. Geo. H. Parker. The road is now operated by J. M. Davies, who leased the road for a term of 10 years. be- ginning April 1. 1877.
WATER-WORKS.
As a city grows. the question of a water supply becomes an im- portant one. The city being unable to do anything, Michael and Peter Donahue. the former of Davenport and the latter of Cali- fornia, undertook the erection of water-works in this city, and organized Jan. 13, 1873, and took active personal control of the whole financial and mechanical details of the enterprise. They proceeded at once to the work, and on the first day of Jann- arv. 1874. less than one year after, started the pumps of the Davenport Water-Works. These pumps were 17 inches in di- ameter, six-fect stroke. and engines 22 inches in diameter. 36-inch stroke, with 15 miles of pipe laid down in the streets. There are now 22 miles of main, and private consumers are constantly increasing. A. H. Sanders says of the works, in a pamphlet published in 1874:
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"The water is better for all ordinary purposes than any other which has heretofore been used here. It is taken from the channel of the Mississippi River, by means of a conduit ent in the rock under the bed of the river, 150 feet from the shore. The expense of the cofferdam to accomplish this great work to secure perfectly pure water, away from the influence of the sewerage of the city, was more than the whole cost of water-works at some places. The main pipes from the works are 14 inches in diameter, and the farthest point from the works is three miles. The highest point pumped to is 175 feet, and at this height there is always pressure sufficient to put ont any fire, or throw a flood of water on the high- est houses in the locality.
" Although Davenport has never been devastated by any large conflagration, yet the warnings of destructive fires elsewhere had suggested ample provisions here as circumstances would admit, to prevent such a calamity. Hand engines were superseded by steam engines, with proper supplies of hose. and hook and ladder car- riages. and companies to manage all this machinery, and honses for their accommodation. But the deficieney of available water in inany quarters of the city made this costly apparatus at last only partially useful as a protection. The water-works have now ren- dered the presence of any of these steam engines entirely unnec- essary. With publie hydrants at almost every block corner, and even extending to the outskirts of the city, it merely requires a connection of the hose to have the equivalent of a steam engine wherever a hydrant is located. Of these publie hydrants. 240 will be required by the city, and paid for, by the 1st of next January. Davenport is now safe from any extensive conflagration. Many tests have been made of this water-power by the application of hose without the knowledge of any one interested in or at the water-works, and it has been abundantly proved that on the bluff's. as below, they can throw on top or over, and delnge any building, and from a number of streams at once. By an official test at nearly the highest point water is pumped, two heavy streams of water were thrown 160 feet. Several fires and the speedy subdu- ing of them have already demonstrated that no large fire can ever threaten Davenport under our present water arrangements. Ilose companies are being organized on the bluffs, or in more distant parts of the city. for the protection of neighborhoods. The water is there in any quantity, and only the availabilities are required for its use when necessary in time of danger. Besides the publie accommodations, and the idea of safety consequent upon the es- tablishment of these great water-works, it must have its marked influence in reducing insurance.
"The water-works rates for consumers are reasonable, and can form no just subjeet of complaint. These works have cost over a half million of dollars, and, being owned by a private company, are no tax on the city. It simply pays for its publie hydrants for fire purposes. just as individuals do for their private use of this
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water-power, and water that is crystal pure is the brightest spring water. No city in the West or country has a better supply of water for public use, nor through its water-works better protection against conflagration."
FIRST THINGS IN DAVENPORT.
In the spring of 1837 the first duel " on record" in Iowa was fought between two Winnebago Indians.
The first marriage in Davenport was William B. Watts and a niece of Antoine Le Claire, in 1837.
The first female born in Davenport was a daughter of D. C. Eldridge.
On the Sth of May, 1841, the first Territorial Whig Convention was held in Davenport.
The first Fire Department of Davenport was organized the 27th of July, 1838, by requiring every man who had a house, to keeptwo fire buckets always in readiness, and to use them.
The first temperance society was organized by Rev. Asa Turner, receiving at its first organization 36 signatures, Rodolphus Bennett, the mayor, being its first president. The society commenced with about 80 members.
The first fouring mill in Davenport was introduced by D. C. Eldridge, being one of " Getty's Patent Metallic Mills." It was somewhat larger than a coffee mill, and its motive power was horseflesh.
The first Ferry Company was organized in the spring of 1837.
Dr. A. E. Donaldson was the first resident physician.
The first hotel was opened by Edward Powers in 1836, on the corner of Front and Ripley streets, and was built by Davenport and Le Claire, and called the Davenport Hotel.
James Mackintosh opened the first store in 1836. His stock con- sisted of a general assortment of dry goods, groceries, hardware, provisions, etc., worth about $5,000. IIe commenced business on the corner of Third and Ripley Streets, in a log house.
The first child born in Davenport was a son of L. S. Colton. born in the fall of 1836.
The first law office in Davenport was opened by A. McGregor, in April, 1836.
The first religious discourse was delivered by Rev. Mr. Gavitt, in the house of D. C. Eldridge.
The pioneer ball was held in Mr. Le Claire's house, Jan. 8, 1836 ; some 40 couples were present.
In the summer of 1836, Antoine Le Claire was appointed first postmaster. Postage at that time was 25 cents. The postmaster carried the mail across the river in his pockets ; and his per- centage for the first three months was 75 cents.
There were seven houses in the old town limits at the close of the year 1836.
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The first brick-yard was constructed and owned by Harvey Leonard in 1837.
Frazer Wilson was the first sheriff of Scott County.
In the summer of 1837, the first brick house was built by D. C. Eldridge.
The first Presbyterian organization was completed this year.
On the 15th day of August, 1838, the first number of the Iowa Sun was published by Mr. A Logan.
In September. 1838. a stock company was formed and built a school-house
The first shoe store was opened in 1841, by L. B. Colamer.
The first butcher's stall opened by Mr. Armitage.
The first harness shop was opened the same year by Jacob Sailor.
The same year R. L. Limbaugh opened a watch-making and jewelry store.
The first Bible society was organized in 1842.
The first pork packing was done in 1>42, by J. M. D. Burrows. Mr. A. C. Fulton entered into the business in 1843.
1850 .- In 1850 there were in Davenport twenty-two carpenters, nine stone masons, five brick-makers. six bricklayers, ten cabinet- makers, five chair-makers, seven wheelwrights, two coach-makers, twelve blacksmiths, fifteen coopers, five saddle and harness makers, one trunk maker, eight boot and shoe makers, three tin and cuppersmiths, seven tailors, four engineers, three millers, two sawyers, eight draymen, nine teamsters. three butchers, one dver and scourer, one gunsmith, one watch-maker, one japanner, one turner, one baker, one upholsterer, one barber, nine ministers of the gospel, four physicians, two lawyers, and, a local writer adds. "all are actively and profitably engaged. unless I might except the physicians and lawyers, and work plenty for a few more." At the same time there were two newspapers, two steam flouring mills, one steam saw-mill, one college. one medical college, five schools, three hotels, two billiard rooms, two coffee houses, nineteen stores, one public hall, one exchange office, two pork houses, one livery stable, one plow factory.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Henry Abel, Constable, 912 West Sixth street, was born Nov. 3. 1821, at Fort Rendsburg. Holstein, Germany. His father, Frederick Abel, now deceased, was born in Denmark ; his mother, Catherine (Bessman) Abel, in Holstein. She is still living at that place.
Our subject came to America and located in Davenport in Octo- bor, 1855. He went to Knoxville, Ill., soon after, and remained there one and a half years, then returned to Davenport. Subse- quently went to Minnesota and was engaged in selling jewelry there until 1857, when he came again to Davenport and opened a
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jewelry and watch establishment on Second, between Harrison and Ripley streets. Hle continued in this business some time, then went into the sheriff's office with Harvey Leonard, and remained there with his successor, James Thorington, two years, as his deputy. In 1860 he was elected constable of Davenport town- ship for three and a half years. Afterward was employed as clerk in the firm of McNear & Jordan, dealers in agricultural im- plements, and remained with them one year: was then engaged by Win. F. Russ in the grocery business, for two years; then es- tablished a second-hand store in partnership with Mr. Peterson, which continued three years. He was officiating deputy sheriff for three years, then received his present appointment of constable, and faithfully discharges the duties of his office. He was married to Bertha Boege in April, 1853, in Rensburg: her parents are both dead. To them have been born 15 children. six living-Fred, Henry, Max, Otilie, Rieckey and Agnes. Mr. Abel is an advocate of Liberalismn.
John. B. Aberle, owner of the bakery at No. 1404 West Third street, was born in Wittenberg, Germany, Jan. 24, 1845, and was a son of Andrew and Magdalena (Sniz) Aberle, natives of Witten- berg. John attended school until he was 14 years old, then learned the baker's trade, and in 1868 came to the United States. He landed in New York, and from there came to Davenport, where he worked at his trade until 1872. when he established a bakery of his own. Ile was married to Margaret Richard, April 7, 1872. She was born in Columbia, Ill. To them have been born four children-Anna, Emma, Dorathy, and Josephine.
Otto Albrecht, of the firm of Otto Albrecht & Co., dealers in tobacco and cigars and manufacturers of the . Rob Roy" and "Modoc" cigars, 306 West Second street. was born in Holstein, Germany. Aug. 18, 1826. Was raised in the city Nenstadt, learn- ing and working at the cigar trade until 26 years of age, when he came to America, landing in New Orleans, June, 1853, and was nine weeks at sea in a sail ship. He worked at St. Louis, Mo .. at his trade, until 1854, when he came to Davenport, and opened a cigar store on Second street, between Scott and Western avenues, and remained there until 1858, when he located at his present place, 306 West Second street. where. in 1581. he built a fine four-story brick building. He carries a full stock of native and imported tobaccos and cigars, carrying a stock of $11,000 or 812,000, and also manufacturing cigars. He was married to Miss Sophia Stern- berg, May 10, 1856. She was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, and is a daughter of Christian Sternberg; he was a farmer, and settled in Scott County in 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Albrecht have had a fan- ily of 10 children, six living, viz .: Emma, who married Theodore Ilartz (they live in Davenport), Dora, Robert, Mattie. Otto, Jr., and Paul. Mr. Otto Albrecht was a son of Jurgen Albrecht and Frederica Malwag. He was a farmer and died in Germany. She is still living in Germany. She and husband were members of the Lutheran Church and had five children, four living.
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The subject of this sketch, Mr. Otto Albrecht, is the oldest to- baeco man in the city; is a member of Davenport Masonic Lodge No. 37, and in politics a Republican, and cast his first vote for John C. Fremont.
Nicohlas Albrecht, butcher. 1,449 Leonard street, was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Oct. 26, 1853. His parents were George and Christina (Ott) Albrecht. They had three children. Nicholas attended school until 15, when he learned the butcher's trade until 18. when he came, with his father and brothers, to the United States, landed in New York, then came to Davenport, where he has followed the butcher business ever since. He mar- ried Miss Anna Stahl May 2. 1876. She was born in Schleswig- Holstein, Germany, and was a daughter of Michael Stahl. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Albrecht have had three children, viz .: George,
Johanna and Metta. Mr. Albrecht is a member of the Druids, Turner Society, and Butchers' and Drovers' Union, and in politics a Republican, and cast his first vote for Hayes.
II. H. Andresen, cashier of the German Savings Bank, was born in Sehelswig-Holstein, Germany, in December. 1826. He was there reared and educated, and during the war against Denmark was in the military service, from the first battle to the last. He came to America as a refugee in the fall of 1851, and located first in Milwaukee, where he taught school one winter. In the spring ot' 1>52 he went to Chicago, and secured employment in the office of a land ageney; afterward conducted a real estate business on his own account from 1854 to 1855. The latter year he came to Davenport and engaged in the general mercantile business ; he sold out in 1859, and in 1860 he was appointed deputy sheriff under James Thorington ; he went to Fort Scott, Kan., in 1862 to take charge of a fort settlership under Mr. Thorington's supervis- ion ; he returned to Davenport in 1864. In 1865 he started a window blind factory, which he ran for a number of years ; mean- time, in the fall of 186s. he was elected secretary of the Daven- port Fire Insurance Company. During his administration in this institution the concern was successful in restoring former losses, and while thus employed, was chief mover in establishing the German Savings Bank, and the two were run in harmony, the stockholders in the insurance company becoming stockholders in the bank. The insurance company was wound up in 1874. For a number of years Mr. Andresen had the active supervision of the three enterprises, which involved great labor and responsibilities. Sinee that date has had sole active charge of the bank. which is one of the most ably managed financial institutions in the West, and has been exceptionally prosperous. Mr. Andresen was elected alderman from the second ward three times, and served in 1859- '60, and in 1864 until 1868. While serving in this capacity he was elected chairman of the finance committee, and as such insti- tuted a system of bookkeeping for the city offices which is still in vogue. Mr. Andresen returned to Europe in 1854 and there mar.
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ried Mary A. Thompson in May of that year. They have a family of two sons and three daughters. The youngest son is a clerk in the bank, the other is a farmer in Ida Co., Iowa. In his political views Mr. Andresen is Republican.
Joseph Andrews, Clerk of the District and Circuit Courts of Scott County, was born in Providence, R. I., April 12, 1833. He is the son of George Andrews, a descendant of Welsh stock. The first ancestor, John Andrews, came from Wales to this country in 1663, married in Boston and settled in Massachusetts, and the five generations, of which Joseph is the last, have always lived in the New England States. His father, George Andrews, married Miss Cornelia Augusta Lippitt, of English descent, whose ancestors came to this country about the same time as the Andrews. They were the parents of six children. all living, of whom Joseph is the fourth child. He performed the duties of clerk and book- keeper in a large shipping honse for five years in Providence; came West in 1855 and spent the winter of that year in Fayette Co., Iowa; from there went to Ohio in 1856; he was there married the same year in Noble County, to Elizabeth S. Dunbar. In 1858 they moved to Keokuk Co., Iowa. Mr. Andrews enlisted, as captain of Co. F, Sth Iowa Inf. in August, 1861, was promoted to Major in February, 1862. He was severely wounded at the battle of Shiloh, on the afternoon of April 6, 1862, by gun shot in the left side of the head, back of the ear and penetrating the skull, which ball he still earries in the occipital bone. He went to his native State to have it extracted, but the surgeons decided that it would be best not to undertake it. He for some months lost complete control of his equilibrium, could not stand, but would immediately fall to the right side; it was for more than a year before he could walk with- ont the aid of two canes ; he is still troubled in this way when fatigued. It injured his auditory and optie action. He resigned from the army in February, 1863. In 1864 he was elected a mem- ber of the Iowa General Assembly from Keokuk County. In 1866 was elected county elerk of that county; at this time he was engaged in agrieultural pursuits. In April, 1869, he removed to Davenport and engaged in the commission business. In 1876 was elected to his present position. His popularity is shown in the fact that he was elected the first time by a majority of only 38 votes, while his last election shows a majority of 1,946 votes. His wife died in 1864 and he was married to Emaline S. Dunbar, a sister of his first wife. By this union have been born six children, four sons and two danghters. Mr. Andrews is a charter member of A. O. U. W., Lodge 17, charter member of Iowa Legion of Honor, Scott Lodge, No. 2, also of the American Legion of Honor. IIe is Chancellor Commander of Knights of Pythias, Damon Lodge, No. 10, and Post Commander of August Wentz Post, No. 1.G. A. R.
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