An illustrated history of north Idaho : embracing Nez Perces, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai and Shoshone counties, state of Idaho, Part 280

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for five years was chairman of the board of county commissioners. After this he operated a general mer- chandise business in the Black Hills, and later in Bis- marck, North Dakota. then followed farming and rais- ing stock for five years, after which he operated a hotel in Bismarck for seven years. Thence he came to Kel- logg in 1888 and did timbering on the Bunker Hill. He has been postmaster at Silver King since July, 1901, and his administration has given general satisfaction. Mr. Falconer is also handling the boarding house. He has mining interests with his nephew, William J. Mc- Lean, also other mining property. Mr. Falconer has the following brothers and sisters,-Samuel A., Nor- man, Daniel, William A., John, Henry, Anna McClel- lan, Margaret McDonald, Eliza MacNider, Jennie Cameron, Christena Gilbert, Mary McLean.

On February 9, 1873, Mr. Falconer married Miss Sadie McTigue, the wedding occurring at St. Paul, Minnesota. Mrs. Falconer was born in New York on August 3, 1851, and death claimed her on October 22, 1889, at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. One daughter sur- vives her, Edna, wife of Chauncey W. Butler, a dentist in Independence, Oregon. Mr. Falconer's son, Samuel N., died January 21. 1883, at Bismarck, aged seven : his daughter, Clara C., died in Wardner September 6. 1897, the result of an accidental gunshot. Mr. Fal- coner is a member of the A. F. & A. M., and of the chapter and of the I. O. O. F. He is a Republican and was postmaster at Bismarck for five years. Mr. Fal- coner is now clerk of the school board and is justice of the peace.

JOHN AULD is one of the early settlers of Kel- logg, and for years has been identified with the country and the mines. He is a man of substantial qualities and of excellent standing. John Auld was born amid the rugged scenes of Scotland and reared and educated there. The date of his inception in life was January 3. 1850, being the son of Jolin and Agnes (Rodman) Auld, natives of Scotland. The father was a calico printer and muslin weaver, now deceased. The mother died in August. 1902, aged eighty. Our subject came to the United States in 1880, locating in Randolph county, Missouri, where he followed mining. Later he wrought at this occupation in Murphysboro, Illinois, then went to Tombstone, Arizona, and mined for silver. Next we see him in Coos Bay country, Oregon, where he mined coal, and in 1887 he made his way to Ward- ner, and, after a short time in various employments he took a position in the Bunker Hill mines and remained in that capacity until 1892. Then he was transferred to the mill at Kellogg and there he has wrought with display of faithfulness and efficiency since. Mr. Auld has a fine large two story lodging house, and also a residence, besides other property.

On October 24. 1873, Mr. Auld married Miss Agnes, daughter of Andrew and Mary Garrett, de- ceased. Mrs. Auld has two brothers,-James and An- drew, in Arizona, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Gunnyon, in Portland. Five children have been born to this couple,-Mary, wife of Adam Geottge, a miner in

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Wardner ; Agnes, wife of Charles W. Simmons, book- keeper in the Bunker Hill : Margaret, wife of William H. Herrick, shift boss in the Empire State; Jamesina, with parents ; John, a student in the university at Mos- cow taking a special course in mining. Mr. Auld is a member of the I. O. O. F., Sunset Lodge No. 5, in Marshfield, Oregon. He is also a member of the In- dustrial Union, and in politics he is a Republican. Mr. Auld has also served as school trustee.

JOSEPH B. KENDALL is foreman of the Coeur d'Alene Development Company's mines at Silver King. He was born in Mariposa county, California, on September 16, 1863, the son of Benjamin and Palmer . (Vigeraux) Kendall. The father was born in Bristol, England, and died in 1902 at Spokane, aged seventy-one years. He was a blacksmith and came to the United States in 1850, sent out by a mining company. He followed his trade and mining all his days. He was in the Cariboo excitement in the 'six- ties, then he returned to California, later was in Sil- ver City, Idaho, and in 1875 was sent to New Guinea for a French mining company. He went to England in 1900 and upon his return came to work with his son and was taken with pneumonia and died in the Sacred Heart hospital on August 2, 1902. The mother was a native of France and lives in Bodie, California. Our subject was educated in the district schools in California and in Virginia City until fourteen, then he went to work on a ranch in Nevada. He operated in the mines at Bodie for six years, then followed min- ing in Virginia City. later he was in the fire depart- ment there also, after which he prospected in Arizona and was shift boss and foreman in various places until 1895, when he came to the Coeur d'Alene country. He was a short time in the Bunker Hill, also in the Last Chance, being shift boss for over two years. He leased for some time the mines, and on April 1, 1901, Mr. Kendall came to his present position and here he has remained since. He has one brother, Thomas, and one sister, Helen Duval, and one half-sister, Annie Kelly.

On March 17, 1806, Mr. Kendall married Miss Mable, daughter of John and Sarah (Duffy) Bag- ley, natives of New York. They have one child. Will- jam T., born November 16, 1902. The father was a pioneer to California and was port inspector at San Francisco under Grant and later at the mint at Carson. He died in 1883. The mother died at San Francisco in 1894. Mrs. Kendall is a native of San Francisco and has one sister, Katie Smith.

WILLIAM H. HERRICK, JR., well and favor- ably known in Wardner, where he holds the position of shift boss in the Empire State mine, is a young man of capabilities and excellent standing. He was born in Oswego, New York, on May 3, 1875, being the son of William H. and Harriet ( Mollison) Herrick, natives .of New York. The father descended from an

old and prominent American family and his ancestors fought for American independence, one of them being an officer in the Continental army. He is now agent for the Louisiana Cypress Company in New York. The mother came from Scotch ancestry, who also were prominent in the Revolution. Our subject was reared in Oswego and Lockport until fourteen and then the family went to New Rochelle. He received a fine course in the high school in New York and then a scientific course in the University in that city, paying especial attention to civil enginering. Completing that, Mr. Herrick came to Rossland, British Columbia, where he operated in the mines two years. The next year was spent in charge of the Stray Horse mine in Republic, Washington, and in July, 1900, Mr. Herrick came to Wardner and engaged in the mines. Two months later he was promoted to his present position and has done efficient work here since that time. Mr. Herrick has three brothers and one sister, Gilbert, Harold, Richard, Lena.

On September 17, 1901, Mr. Herrick married Miss Margaret, daughter of John and Margaret Auld, who are mentioned in the work, as also are their children. Mr. Herrick is a Republican and takes the part of an intelligent citizen in the political campaigns. He is a member of the Delta Phi fraternity.

WILLIAM D. SHAMBERGER is the efficient su- perintendent of the Cœur d'Alene Development Con- pany at Silver King, and is a well known and capable mining man. He was born in Baltimore county, Mary- land, on May 21, 1857, the son of Jacob and Julia (Beckley) Shamberger, natives of the same county as cur subject. The father was a prominent preacher in the German Brethren. and also a leading business man. He operated farms, saw and grist mills, was president of a railroad and was a successful man. He died in 1895 on the old homestead. His father, Jacob, was a participant in the war of 1812. The mother died in 1891, and came from a very prominent family. Her brother Daniel is now managing a large paper manu- tory that his grandfather established. Our subject was educated in the public and normal schools, and when twenty-one went to North Dakota. Then we next see him in Butte, Montana, foreman of the concentrator for the Parrott Smelting Company. Under President Arthur's administration he was appointed farmer on the Shoshone reservation. Then he was one of the builders and owners of the Butte Reduction Works, and also leased mines. Later he was superintendent of the Young American mine just above Colville, Washing- ton, and assisted to found Bossburg. In November, 1893, Mr. Shamberger returned to his old position in Butte for five years. Then he was manager of the Eva May mines at Basin, Montana, and in 1899 he came to Silver King, and since that time he has been in charge of the Silver King, Crown Point and other properties of this company. Mr. Shamberger has three brothers and four sisters,-Daniel, Joseph. John, Elizabeth Royer, Sarah Barron, Esther Chenowath, Susannah.

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On October 26, 1896, at Butte, Mr. Shamberger married Miss Mand, daughter of Hugh and Mary (McLeod) McMillan, natives of Canada. They live in Butte, but Mr. McMillan is now absent in South Africa building mills. He is an architect and mill- wright of note. To Mr. and Mrs. Shamberger there have been born four children,-John Philip, aged six ; Hugh A. and Ralph J., twins, aged three ; Ruth, aged eighteen months. Mr. Shamberger is a member of the Foresters, and of the Junior Order of Mechanics. Mrs. Shamberger is a member of the Presbyterian church. He is a solid Republican, and has been to the state con- ventions. Mr. Shamberger is interested with his brother in a stock farm at Payette.

WILLIAM P. SWINERTON. A pioneer of the early days, coming to Wardner, then Kentuck, on May 3, 1886, in company with J. H. Anderson, the subject of this review has steadily wrought here since with assiduity and faithfulness, and is one of the sub- stantial and reliable men of the town. Wardner con- sisted of one tent where the Spokane hotel stands, one tent opposite, and one log house when Mr. Swinerton arrived here, and he has seen the growth and improve- ment that has made this one of the best districts of the northwest. At first he bonded the Sierra Nevada for sixty thousand dollars and his partner went east to raise the funds, but failed until after the bond expired. Then Mr. Swinerton went to hauling ore for the Em- pire State, and later contracted for the Bunker Hill & Sullivan to handle their freight, and since then he has continued at this business. He has about thirty head of horses and also does general freighting and con- tracting. We append also a detailed account of the career of Mr. Swinerton which will be interesting to all. He was born in Ontario, Canada, on April 29, 1853, being the son of Thomas and Eliza (Parker) Swinerton, natives of Canada. The paternal grand- father of our subject was born in Ireland. Thomas Swinerton was reeve of his county in Canada for thirty years, the office being the same as chairman of the board of county commissioners here. He was a member of the lower house of parliament for four years, and in 1849 came to California and built a saw mill which he operated for two years. Returning to Canada, he came back to California for one year and then went home with a good fortune. He owned farms, a saw mill, grist mill, a general merchandise store and much other property in Canada. Mr. Swinerton was a prominent and influential citizen and was also a lead- ing Free Mason, being past grand master. His death occurred on December 21, 1893, being aged seventy- three. The mother of our subject died March 29, 1901. Her father was a wealthy and prominent man, born in Ireland. Our subject was educated in the excellent schools of Ontario, and when twenty-five came to Iowa, having also heen on his own resources since thirteen years of age. He bought a farm, later sold and en- gaged in the livery business, and then sold that and came with an old prospector. J. H. Anderson, 'over-

land to Murray in 1885. He mined in this place a little and then came to Kentuck, as mentioned above. Mr. Swinerton has two brothers and two sisters,-James, Albert, Margaret, Mary.

On February 28, 1879, Mr. Swinerton married Miss Agnes, daughter of James and Agnes Richardson. Mr. Richardson owned a beautiful residence in Canada, known as the Maple Grove. He went to California in 1849 and returned with a good fortune. He died on May 26, 1894, in his seventieth year. Mrs. Richard- son is also deceased. Mrs. Swinerton has two broth- ers,-John W., William H. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Swinerton,-Mrs. Agnes Thompson, whose husband is foreman in the machine shops of the Empire State; Alice, Albert T., both at- tending the university at Moscow ; Wiley and Annie, both deceased. Mr. Swinerton is a member of the K. P., of the I. O. O. F., and of the Eagles. Mr. and Mrs. Swinerton are both active Republicans, and he is a member of the central committee, while Mrs. Swiner- ton takes as active a part in political matters as the duties of her household will permit. They are among the leaders in society and are popular and good people. Alrs. Swinerton is a member of the Congregational church.

FRED A. STEVENS is one of the leading, enter- prising and public minded citizens of Osburn, and it is with pleasure that we are privileged to mention his career in this connection, especially so as he is one of the earliest prospectors in this district, and is one of those whose lahors have wrought much for the country. He was born in England on May 6, 1859. the son of Alfred and Sarah (Denhan) Stevens, natives of Eng- land, where they still live, now retired. Our subject was well educated in the leading schools, and came to the United States in 1882, and in May, 1883, he was in the first excitement in the Cœur d'Alene district. All left again, and the next year as some came out with dust to buy provisions there was another rush. Our subject bought a beef animal and hired Indians to pack it in and sold it to good advantage. Then he bought another and drove it in and netted one hundred and ninety-two dollars beside sixty dollars for a load his horse packed. Then Mr. Stevens went to packing and into the meat business and he did well. He also had prospectors out and he did well in that line, selling one claim for seven thousand dollars. Mr. Stevens also packed the first ore out of the Bunker and other mines. In 1886 he bought his present ranch in Osburn, and later added some other land. Then he went into the meat business, and later added freighting and devoted himself to these occupations and conducting his farm. Latterly he has given himself entirely to handling stock and to operating a wholesale and retail market. He has established one of the most excellent places in the Cœur d'Alene district, it being at Wallace. He is now located on Sixth street. Mr. Stevens has three brothers and three sisters,-Joseph, Cornelius, Edwin, Sarah Harding, Mary A. Harding, Florence Purcell.

In October, 1884, Mr. Stevens married Mrs. Mary

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Taylor, a native of Ireland. Mr. Stevens is a mem- ber of the I. O. O. F., and of the Encampment. He is popular, both for his stirring qualities and for his genial and upright ways, and his friends are numerous from all quarters of the country. Mr. Stevens is a capable and successful business man, and has mani- fested real worth and industry in his career.

WILLIAM J. SHEEHY is one of the partners of the firm of Smith & Sheehy, druggists of Pierce. He was born in Allamakee county, Iowa, on November 26, 1872, being the son of James W. and Ellen ( Mur- phy) Sheehy. The father was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, in 1847 and died in 1897. He was of Irish extraction and was prominent in local politics, having been mayor of his town, Postville, for two terms. He followed contracting and building. The mother of our subject was born in Missouri, and her parents came from Ireland. She was married in Clearmont, lowa, in 1871 and died in 1899, aged fifty years. William J. was raised in Iowa, received his elementary training in the district school and afterwards was especially favored in having a course at the state university and also at Bayless college in Dubuque. In 1892 he went to St. Paul with Gordon & Furguson, furriers, con- tinting for three years. Then he acted as salesman in various places in Dakota and in 1901 he came to Idaho engaging for a short time in Lewiston. Next he came to Orofino and later entered partnership with Mr. Smith. In addition to their drug business they handle a large trade in tobaccos and cigars. Mr. Sheehy has six sisters, Mayme, wife of George Newburry, cashier of the First National Bank at Carrington, North Dakota ; Margaret, Nellie, Kate, Veronica and Ruth, all residing at Carrington. Mr. Sheehy is a member of the K. of P. and the M. W. A. at Orofino.

In North Dakota on December 6, 1897, Mr. Sneehy married Miss Laura A., daughter of James and Mar- garet (Johnson) Hunt, natives of Canada, and now in the implement business in Willow City, North Dakota. Mrs. Sheehy has a common schooling and has two brothers and two sisters, Harry, Robert, Edith, wife of Charles Mallory, partner with his father-in-law ; Jessie, single, living with parents. Two sons have been born to Mr .. and Mrs. Sheehy, Harold and Alvin. Mr. Sheehy is interested in mining in the Pierce dis- trict.

BENJAMIN C. HAMMITT was one of the first to invade the Prichard creek country in the early days and since then he has been associated with the mining here almost constantly and his enterprise, skill and assiduity have given him a good success. He was born in Oregon, December 20, 1859, the son of Norman P. and Frances (Zumwalt) Hammitt, natives of Ohio and Missouri, respectively. The father crossed the plains to San Francisco in 1849, mined about seven years, then went to the Willamette valley, where he died on June 6, 1901. He fought in the Rogue river

Indian war. The mother crossed the plains with her parents in the early 'forties. Our subject was educated in the public schools and the state university, then was employed on the civil engineer corps of the O. R. & N. and in 1883 came to Palouse, Washington. He came in August of that year over the Evolution trail to Mr. Prichard's house, the only one in Eagle and later went back to the Palouse country. The next year he came in over the Jackass trail and since then he has been here constantly excepting some visits to his native place. Mr. Hammitt sold a quartz claim for two thousand dollars and he has located, sold and worked in mining , constantly since. In 1891 he bought a fourth interest in the Myrtle group and since has devoted his energy to working that group. He also owns an interest in the Montana bar group and also has several other claims. Mr. Hammitt has the following brothers and sisters, George, Marvin, Victor, Jolin, Cloud, May, Belle Seeley, Fanny Barker, Maud, Grace. Mr. Ham- mitt is a member of the A. F. & A. M., being senior deacon. He is a Democrat and has been in the county convention. Mr. Hammitt is a man of worth and good character, has many friends and has won confidence and esteem from all.

LUDWIG NISTLER, who is now mining at Delta and is one of the well known and popular men of the district, has had a long and eventful experience that detailed in full would make an interesting volume. We append a brief epitome. He was born in Saxe- Coburg-Gotha, Germany, on April 27, 1854, the son of Ludwig and Sophie ( Walter) Nistler, natives of the . same place. The father died on May 1, 1901. He had been in the United States and had served in the Civil war. The mother died when our subject was fifteen. Ludwig was well educated in literary lines and in music and also perfected himself in the lock- smith trade. When twenty-seven he came to the United States and worked in Missoula, then mined on Clearwater creek, then wrought variously until Janu- ary, 1884, when he came to Eagle via Trout creek. He built houses, laid foundations and did various other work with his partners and later prospected. Then he was in the Lolo creek district but returned here "broke." He sold a mule and got a start, then prospected some more with the success of finding nothing. Then Mr. Nistler assisted to erect Brown's brewery, to dig Ham- mond's big ditch and also did some good performing on the great Fourth of July celebration well known to all in early days. Mr. Nistler built a good portion of the Osburn road, dug on Dutch Jake's bar, where he made an ounce per day, then mined all summer indus- triously with his partner and in the fall summed up their capital into forty dollars of debt and the grub all gone. They tried it on California bar and hired hielp, but after they paid their men found themselves in the same condition as on the last occasion. Later he bought an interest in Placer Gulch and sunk a shaft but found nothing. The next year they ground sluiced and sim- ply made their board and still Mr. Nistler was not dis-

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· couraged, his native grit keeping well in play. Then he returned to his old shaft and twelve feet further on at last grasped the wing of the elusive fortune and they made good pay for two years. Next he and his part- ner located a claim abandoned by the millionaire Chas. Sweeney, and took out one nugget that netted seven hundred and seventy-two dollars. This was in July, 1902. Mr. Nistler is still mining and is now well prospered and Dame Fortune is smiling on his efforts. He has one brother and one sister, Carl, Rosa.

On November 10, 1895, Mr. Nistler married Mrs. Paula Rehm, born in Hanover, Germany, on August 12, 1863. Her father, Hans Schroeder, died in Ger- many in 1882. The mother. Minna ( Billerbeck) Schroeder, died in 1885. Mrs. Nistler came to the United States in 1891. She has one brother, Louis, and three sisters, Anna Borchert, Regina Strudhoff, Marie. Mr. Nistler is a member of the I. O. O. F. Mrs. Nistler received a fine education in her native land and she is a sweet singer and an excellent musi- cian. Mr. Nistler is also possessed of excellent vocal powers and is skilled in instrumental music as well. They are entertaining and leading people and are very popular both on account of their genial and kind ways and their qualifications.

JOHN P. WHITE. This industrious and enter- prising gentleman is one of Wardner's well known business men. He is handling a custom and repair shop in shoe ware while also he carries a stock of ready made goods of all kinds of footwear. In addi- tion to this Mr. White operates a cigar and tobacco store, thus demonstrating his energy, tact and skill in the line of business. He is a skilled workman and has commanded a fine patronage from the beginning.

John P. White was born in Rowlesburg, West Virginia, on May 15, 1860, being the son of Edwin and Ellen (Freeman) White. The father was born in Connecticut, springing from a well known old New England family. When twenty-one he went to West Virginia and now dwells in Indiana. The mother was born in Virginia, coming from an old Virginia family. She died in 1870, aged forty-five. The death occurred near Baltimore. Our subject was reared in West Virginia and Virginia principally, remaining there un- til 1899. He learned the shoemaker trade and be- came an expert in this line and followed it there. In the year last mentioned he came to Bonners Ferry and after a few months there made his way to Wardner and opened his present shop. He has continued here since that time with an ever increasing patronage and is now one of the established business men of the place. Mr. White has a comfortable home and other property which his industry and thrift have accumulated. Mr. White has one brother, Charles, and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Beavers and Mrs. Olive Shay.

In December, 1879, in Virginia, Mr. White mar- ried Miss Mary C., daughter of George and Susan Wiseman, now deceased. Mrs. White has one brother and one sister, George, Mrs. Belle Baylor. To Mr.

and Mrs. White six children have come for blessing and comfort, Otto, Laura, Maude, Mabel, Orpheus, Tulloss, all at home. Mr. White is fraternally affiliated with the M. W. A. and the K. O. T. M. He is a de- vout member of the Congregational church and his wife of the Lutheran. Mr. White devotes much time and attention to church work and is known as a man who practices what he preaches. In political matters he is a Democrat but not a partisan and always favors the best man and the wisest principles.

JOHN I. DREW. The Maze saloon is operated and owned by Drew Brothers, the firm being John I. and Thomas W. Drew. They also own another sa- loon in Kellogg. The Maze is the headquarters for miners and prospectors and is conducted personally by the subject of this sketch while Thomas handles the Kellogg property.

John I. Drew was born in Scotland, on February II, 186;, being the son of James and Mary (Irvin) Drew, natives of Scotland. They came to the United States in 1871 and now dwell at Blackfoot, Idaho. Our subject received his education in Braidwood, Illi- nois, and Park City, Utah, in which the father followed his occupation of mining. 1879 was the date the family settled in Park City, Utah. After a short time in the schools there John I. went into the mines and he has since that time until recently been connected with prospecting or mining in all the various camps and districts of the northwest. He came to Wardner in 1898 and in 1900 the brothers opened the present place of business in Wardner. Thomas W. was born in Scotland on January 17, 1865. and he has been asso- ciated with his brother in all the various ventures and labors and business that have occupied him. They have three more brothers, William, George. James, and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Mackie, Mrs. Jessie Murphy, all in Blackfoot, except the last who is in Nebraska.

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An illustrated history of north Idaho : embracing Nez Perces, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai and Shoshone counties, state of Idaho, Part 280

Author: Publication date: 1903 Publisher: [S.l.] : Western Historical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1524

Author:
Publication date: 1903
Publisher: [S.l.] : Western Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1524