History of Idaho, the gem of the mountains, Volume III, Part 95

Author: Hawley, James Henry, 1847-1929, ed
Publication date: 1920
Publisher: Chicago, The S. J. Clarke publishing company
Number of Pages: 926

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At Paris Illinois, on the 16th of September, 1858, Mr. Sebree was united in marriage to Miss Lucinda Ellen Bell, a daughter of John G. Bell. She passed away September 7, 1918, leaving four children, while Edward, the third son of the family, had previously departed this life. The others are: Charles H., William E., Walter R., and Ralph V.

In politics Mr. Sebree has long been a stalwart democrat and he was a member of the first legislature of Wyoming in 1869 and was a supporter of the woman's suf- frage bill which was brought up during the session, Wyoming being the first state to vote upon this measure. Mr. Sebree belongs to the Baptist church and has been a life member of the Masonic fraternity. In these associations are indicated the rules which govern his conduct and shape his relations with his fellowmen. He has never deviated from a course which he has believed to be right between himself and others, and the integrity as well as the enterprise of his business methods has been one of the strong elements in winning him success and gaining for him the honored name which he now bears. He has indeed made valuable contribution to the development of the west through his merchandising, through his irrigation projects and through his banking interests.

YSIDRO MADARIETA.

Ysidro Madarieta, a successful member of the Basque colony of Boise, connected with the sheep industry, resides at No. 413 South Fifth street in the capital city. On leaving Spain he came direct to Boise in 1901 and has since been identified with the sheep raising interests of the northwest, first as a herder and later as owner.

Mr. Madarieta was born April 20, 1882, in Spain, and there resided until nineteen years of age, when, like many other of the citizens of the Basque district of Spain, he resolved to try his fortune in the new world and crossed the Atlantic with Idaho as his destination. Reaching Boise in 1901, he secured employment as a sheep herder and worked in that way for a number of years or until his labors had brought him sufficient capital to enable him to engage in raising sheep on his own account. For

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the past twelve years or more he has followed the business and is now in partnership with Antene Ocamica, with whom he owns about four thousand ewes.

On the 26th of June, 1910, in Boise, Mr. Madarieta was married to Miss Ysidora Osa, who was born in Spain and came to the United States about six months prior to her marriage, at which time she settled in Boise. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Madarieta: Susanna, whose birth occurred August 11, 1912; Louis, born July 29, 1914; Rejina, born October 3, 1916; and Margarita, January 20, 1919. The religious faith of the family is that of the Roman Catholic church, the parents belong- ing to the Church of the Good Shepherd.

ROBERT S. STORY.

Robert S. Story, filling the position of postmaster at Burley, was born at Paris, Monroe county, Missouri, September 5, 1867, and is a son of Silas B. and Frances (Rush) Story. His boyhood days were spent in Missouri and there he pursued a common school education, after which he took up the occupation of farming, following the work of the fields until 1904. He then removed to Albion, Cassia county, Idaho, wishing to devote his attention to other pursuits than farm work. Here he engaged in the drug business, conducting a store for four years, at the end of which time he took up his trade of car- pentering and followed that pursuit for five years in connection with the building of the State Normal School. In 1913 he removed to Burley, where he started in business as a carpenter and contractor and was thus engaged until the month of July, 1913, when he was made postmaster of the town and has since occupied the position. He is very systematic in the management of the office and the care of the mails and is always courteous and obliging to the patrons of the office, so that he is a popular post- master. In addition to discharging his official duties he engages to some extent in the real estate business and is thoroughly conversant with the property that is upon the market.

In October, 1912, Mr. Story was married to Miss Nellie Anderson, a native of Moore, Idaho, and a daughter of A. N. Anderson, who is a well known rancher and cattle man. Mr. and Mrs. Story have two children, Ruth G. and Fred L.

Politically Mr. Story is a democrat and he is also an exemplary follower of the Masonic fraternity. He has always lived west of the Mississippi and is possessed of the spirit of enterprise and progress which has been the dominant factor in the upbuild- ing of this great western empire.

HON. GUY GRAHAM.

Attracted by the opportunities of the northwest, Guy Graham came to Idaho in 1904 and has since been identified with fruit raising interests in the state. In 1915 he was called to his present position-that of state horticultural inspector, with offices in Boise, his appointment indicating the reputation which he had won as an expert on all matters pertaining to fruit raising in Idaho.

Mr. Graham is a native of Missouri. He was born in Centerview, Johnson county, on the 3d of February, 1877. His father, Robert Barnett Graham, was a farmer by oc- cupation who spent his entire life in Johnson county, Missouri, save during the period of the Civil war, when his patriotic spirit prompted his enlistment as a member of the Union army and he went to the defense of the stars and stripes. He passed away on the 2d of February, 1915, at the age of seventy-two years, and is now survived by his wife at the age of seventy years. She bore the maiden name of Nancy J. King and was also born in Johnson county, Missouri, where her entire life has been passed. They were married in 1866 and reared a family of nine children, seven sons and two daughters, of whom Guy was the sixth in order of birth.

The youthful experiences of Guy Graham were those of the farm-bred boy who divides his time between the acquirement of an education and the work of the fields. After attending the public schools he continued his studies in the State Normal School and also in the Missouri State University at Columbia and was thus thoroughly trained for life's practical and responsible duties. In 1904 he came to Idaho and pur- chased a fruit ranch in Payette county, upon which he took up his abode. He devoted

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his attention to fruit raising, making a specialty of apples, until the spring of 1915, when he was appointed horticultural inspector of the state of Idaho by the state board of horticulture and removed to Boise. He is also a member and the vice president of the state board of agriculture. Ever since coming to Idaho he has taken an active in- terest in all matters relating to agricultural and horticultural development. His fruit farm is located near Fruitland, in Payette county, which is the largest apple producing section of the state, and no finer fruit is raised anywhere in the country than is to be found in that locality. Mr. Graham has closely studied every question relating to fruit raising, the condition and needs of the soil, the best methods of protecting the trees and everything that has to do with the propagation of fine fruit.

On the 27th of February, 1904, Mr. Graham was married to Miss Jennie O. Shipp, also a native of Johnson county, Missouri, and they have six children, five sons and a daughter, namely: Guy, Jr., William, Gladys, Eugene, Jack and Donald. The family home is still maintained in Payette county.

Mr. Graham has an interesting military record, for during the Spanish-American war he served as a member of Company L, Fourth Missouri Regiment, of which he became sergeant major. His regiment was located at Greenville, South Carolina, when the war closed. His political allegiance has always been given to the democratic party. Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church, the teachings of which have guided him in all of his life's relations and made him a man whom to know is to esteem and honor. He is at present a member of the democratic state committee from Payette county.

HON. JOSEPH S. MULLINER.

Hon. Joseph S. Mulliner was closely associated with the agricultural development and with the political history and moral advancement of Idaho Falls and Bonneville county. The worth of his work along these various lines made his death the occasion of deep and widespread regret. He was born at Salt Lake City, Utah, December 10, 1857, and was a son of Samuel and Mary (Richardson) Mulliner, the former a native of Scotland, while the latter was born in England. They came to the new world in early life and were residents of Salt Lake City, where Mr. Mulliner engaged in business for a time, while later he became proprietor of a mill at Lehi, Utah, this being the first grist mill in that part of the state. He continued in' the milling business throughout his remaining days and he was also a prominent member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Both the father and mother have now passed away.

Joseph S. Mulliner, whose name introduces this review, was reared and educated in Salt Lake City and remained under the parental roof until he attained his majority. In 1884 he removed to Idaho Falls and was one of the first men to take up a home- stead near Iona, becoming owner of three hundred and twenty acres of land, which he converted from a wild and undeveloped tract to one of rich fertility. He continued the cultivation and improvement of his farm for nineteen years. He displayed splendid business ability and as the years passed won substantial success through the careful conduct of his affairs. In the early '80s, in partnership with John F. Shelley, he established the first general store at Iona and this is still owned by the family. He was also closely associated with a number of other business enterprises which con- tributed to his prosperity. He was the prime mover and largely instrumental in organizing, building and developing the Anderson canal system, which furnishes water to a large body of land.

At the same time Mr. Mulliner was a prominent churchman and did everything in his power to advance the growth and promote the influence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as bishop of the church for seven or eight years and at the time of his death was second counselor to the president of the stake, having held the office for about a decade.

It was on the 11th of November, 1877, that Mr. Mulliner was united in marriage to Miss Amelia Woodard, a daughter of Francis J. and Mary (Mathess) Woodard. Her father was a pioneer of Utah, where he engaged in mining, and passed away in the southern part of that state. The mother is also deceased. Their daughter, Mrs. Mulliner, was born in Salt Lake City, September 27, 1859, and by her marriage she

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became the mother of six children: Joseph S., who was sheriff of Bonneville county for four years and passed away in November, 1918; H. L., who is an attorney of Salt Lake City; Mary M., who is the wife of J. Rockwood, living at Iona, Idaho; Emily, who is the wife of Alfred Stanger; Gertrude, who is the wife of Lewis A. Lee, an attorney residing at Idaho Falls; and Kate, who is the wife of Heber J. Kelly, residing at Lincoln, Idaho.

The death of Mr. Mulliner occurred on the 24th of December, 1917. He was not only an active representative of agricultural interests and of the church work but was also a recognized leader in the ranks of the republican party, and becoming an earnest worker, he was elected in 1897 to the office of representative to the general assembly and the following term was chosen state senator. While serving in the halls of legislation he took active part in promoting constructive measures and his influence was widely and beneficially felt. In July, 1918, Mrs. Mulliner removed from Iona to Idaho Falls, purchasing an attractive home at No. 474 F street, where she is now most pleasantly located.

ROBERT NOBLE.

It is not undue flattery but well merited praise when one states that Robert Noble became one of the most prominent business men of southern Idaho and one whose ac- tivities contributed in large measure to the development of the state. Successful as he was, however, he remained most democratic in spirit and throughout his entire life enjoyed the confidence, goodwill and warm regard of all with whom he was associated. The story of his life work is well worthy of earnest consideration, for it contains no spectacular phases but indicates what can be accomplished through thoroughness, resolution, industry and energy.

Robert Noble was born in Cumberland, England, October 19, 1844, and one who knew him well said he retained to the last some of the dominant qualities of the English race, which, however, were coupled with the spirit of the true western pioneer. His parents, John and Mary Noble, were also natives of England and to them were born four sons and four daughters, Robert being the fourth of the family who reached adult age. He was a lad of but ten years when the parents came with their family to the new world and soon after their arrival in Kingston, Ontario, in 1854, the mother passed away as a victim of the cholera. The family home was established on the Canadian side near Niagara Falls but in 1857 a removal was made to Tonawanda, New York, where they remained for many years.

`The educational advantages which Robert Noble received were somewhat limited and at an early age he began providing for his own support. He remained a resident of the east until 1870, when he determined to seek the opportunities of the west, arriv- ing in Idaho when a young man of twenty-six years without friends or acquaintances in this section. A few years later he was joined by his eldest brother John and by his sister, Mrs. Eleanor Williams, but both subsequently became residents of California. At a still later period the father joined his son Robert at his home on Reynolds creek in Owyhee county and remained with him until called to his final rest in January, 1905, when he was in the hundredth year of his age.

Arriving in Idaho without means, Robert Noble availed himself of any opportunity that presented to earn an honest living and gain a start. For a year he devoted his time to the operation of a small ferry on the Snake river and then secured a position in the employ of T. J. Davis, one of the pioneer ranchmen of Idaho and the holder of large interests of that character. Mr. Noble remained in the employ of Mr. Davis for four seasons, during which period he carefully saved his earnings and then in- vested the amount in a small flock of sheep. This constituted his initial step in con- nection with the live stock industry of the state. His sheep ranch was soon developed, however, to large proportions and Mr. Noble became recognized as one of the most prominent sheep men of Idaho. He continued to devote his attention to interests near Reynolds creek until about 1906, when he disposed of his ranch and removed to Boise.

Throughout his entire life Mr. Noble was ever ready to take a forward step when the way was open. He recognized opportunities that others passed heedlessly by and his investments were guided by the keenest sagacity. He had proven his worth as one of the most successful ranchmen of the state and upon locating in Boise he became prominent in connection with large commercial interests. He figured for many years

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as a prominent factor in banking circles, becoming the holder of a large amount of the stock of the Idaho Trust & Savings Bank, of which he was elected president on the 2d of January, 1912, so continuing to the time of his demise in 1914. He was one of the most generous financial supporters of the Boise Valley Railroad and electric lines from Boise to Nampa and Meridian, the line being completed and put in successful operation in 1909, Mr. Noble having active management thereof until 1911, when he and his associates in the undertaking sold to the Mainland Brothers for seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars. His real estate holdings were most extensive. He owned seven thousand acres in the Boise valley, of which two hundred and forty acres was planted to fruit, ranking him with the most prominent horticulturists of the state. His investments in Boise property were also most extensive and he likewise had large hold- ings in Nampa and Caldwell. Moreover, he did much to improve the property which . he had acquired, thereby enhancing not only its value but that of surrounding prop- erty as well. It is said that there was no better judge cf real estate values in Idaho than Robert Noble. With notable prescience he seemed to discern what the future had in store for this great and growing western country and, acting in accordance with the dictates of his faith and judgment, he so placed his investments that splendid financial results accrued.

In 1876 Mr. Noble was married at Reynolds Creek to Miss Anna Peters and they became the parents of nine children: Nellie, the wife of Angus McDonald; Robert, Jr., identified with banking interests in Boise; Frank, connected with the Noble estate; Ernest, who is president of the Noble Motor Car Company; May and Rasella, at home; and three who have passed away. The family circle was again broken by the hand of death when in 1914 Robert Noble was called to the home beyond. He left to his family not only a handsome fortune amassed entirely througlı his own efforts but also the priceless heritage of a good name. He had attained the thirty-second degree in Masonry and was also a member of the Mystic Shrine. He likewise joined the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows in Silver City. His political allegiance was given to the republican party, but the honors and emoluments of office had no attraction for him; yet he was not remiss in the duties of citizenship and cooperated heartily in all move- ments for the general good, while as a business man his interests were ever of a char- acter that contributed not alone to individual success but to public prosperity as well.

WILLIAM JONES.

William Jones, engaged in stock raising and in ranching at Almo, Cassia county, was born in South Wales, January 15, 1855, and is a son of John and Mary Jones. He came to the United States with his mother when a lad of thirteen years, sailing on the ship Minnesota. They made their way to Willard, Utah, crossing the plains with the first immigrant train for Ogden and then proceeding to Willard. There William Jones obtained his education as a public school pupil and he was first employed at gleaning wheat. He afterwards bound wheat, following a man working with a cradle. He was in the employ of John G. Edwards for three years and subsequently worked on a stock ranch. Later he was employed by Myers Cohn at Marsh Valley, Idaho, and in the spring of 1880 he removed to his present ranch, which he secured as a homestead claim from the government, obtaining one hundred and sixty acres. This constituted the nucleus of his present holdings, for in the meantime he has added to his property whenever his financial resources would permit until he now has ten thousand acres, some of which land he purchased from the state of Utah and other tracts from Keough Brothers. He first put up a log house and with characteristic energy began to clear the land and turn the first furrows. As the work of improvement was carried forward he has developed one of the fine ranch properties of southern Idaho. On his place stands a commodious and attractive brick residence, together with large barns and other fine buildings affording ample shelter for grain and stock, and he is one of the largest in- dividual stockmen in Idaho, now having twenty-five hundred head of Hereford cattle. He has developed his herds to extensive proportions and he has manifested the most progressive methods in the conduct of his farming and stock raising interests at all times. Moreover, he is a director of the D. L. Evans & Company bank of Albion and in business affairs has ever displayed notably sound judgment and keen insight. In all business transactions he has readily discriminated between the essential and the non-

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essential and his enterprise, diligence and keen sagacity have brought him prominently to the front.

In 1880 Mr. Jones was married to Miss Mary Nicholas, a native of Willard, Utah, and a daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Allen) Nicholas, who journeyed across the plains to Utah at an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have become parents of ten children: Joseph; Ernest D .; Mary A .; Ida J .; Jessie D .; Ruby M .; Edward J., who died in in- fancy; Owen E .; Orville, who passed away in infancy; and Oscar.

In politics Mr. Jones is a stalwart republican and is serving as one of the com- mitteemen of his precinct. In the work of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he also takes an active and helpful interest and has served as a member of the high council in the church. His position as a most progressive and successful business man has resulted from his well directed efforts and energy. He has never allowed obstacles or difficulties to bar his path if they could be overcome by persistent and earnest effort and his diligence has been the basis of well earned prosperity.

WILLIAM PERCY HAVENOR.

William Percy Havenor, a civil engineer of Pocatello, the founder of the Bannock Engineering Company, recognized as an authority on bridge construction in this sec- tion of the country, was born in Carson City, Nevada, August 9, 1877. His father, William M. Havenor, is a native of Ireland but during his infancy was brought by his parents to the new world. In his boyhood days he went by way of the Isthmus of Panama route from New York to the Pacific coast and became a pioneer miner and railroad man of California. As the years progressed he advanced to prominence along the lines of his chosen endeavor, became a member of the Mining Exchange and by reason of his public spirit and recognized devotion to duty was elected to the Nevada legislature, taking an important part in shaping the policy and course of that state during the eventful days of Nevada's mining development. He was appointed as com- missioner to the New Orleans exposition from Nevada in 1885. At the age of sixty- eight years he closed a most successful career by retiring from active business and is now enjoying well earned rest in Salt Lake City, where he and his wife have an attractive home. Mrs. Havenor bore the maiden name of Alice Gordon and is a native of Maine. Their marriage was celebrated in Carson City, Nevada, and they have now traveled life's journey together for a long period.

Their son, William Percy Havenor, began his education in the schools of Louisiana while his father was commissioner at the New Orleans exposition. He afterward attended the public schools of Reno, Nevada, and of Salt Lake City, and after com- pleting his high school course matriculated in the University of Utah, in which he pursued a normal course. He taught school in Salt Lake City for three years and then entered the auditing department of the Great Western, now the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, with which he was thus associated for a year. In the meantime he studied engineering and became a representative of the engineering department of the Oregon Short Line, so continuing from 1901 until 1905. He had charge of a large amount of construction work and superintended the erection of shops at Mont- pelier and later at Salt Lake City. He afterward severed connection with the rail- road and came to Pocatello, where he organized the Bannock Engineering Company, which has made a most creditable and successful record in various branches of engi- neering, its officers being recognized as authority upon bridge construction, in which line of work they have had a most extensive patronage. The officers of the company are: E. S. Anderson, president; William P. Havenor, vice president; and C. W. Pom- eroy, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Havenor had charge of the construction of the depot at Nampa, Idaho, and the division terminals at Lima, Montana and North Roads. In fact his professional activity has been of a most important character, making him widely known, and the development of his native powers has brought him to the front.

In September, 1908, Mr. Havenor was married to Miss Ada Shellenberger, a daugh- ter of E. M. Shellenberger, of Freeport, Illinois, and they have become the parents of three children: June G .; Ruth C .; and Helen R., who is now deceased. Mr. Havenor's interest centers in his home yet he is never neglectful of duties and obligations of other kinds. He is a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and also of the Young Men's Christian Association. Fraternally he is connected with Portneuf Lodge, No. 18. A. F. & A. M., while along the line of his profession he has membership with

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History of Idaho, the gem of the mountains, Volume III, Part 95

Author: Hawley, James Henry, 1847-1929, ed Publication date: 1920 Publisher: Chicago, The S. J. Clarke publishing company Number of Pages: 926

Author: Hawley, James Henry, 1847-1929, ed
Publication date: 1920
Publisher: Chicago, The S. J. Clarke publishing company
Number of Pages: 926