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1902. Married at Milwaukee, Wis., 1875,
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to Miss Mina E. Chamberlain. Clubs: Commercial, Transportation. Office: Broadway, Cor. 4th. Residence: 1937 Selby Av., St. Paul.
STILWELL, Eugene Jay, president Minneapolis Paper Co .; born Newburg, Wis., June 27, 1849; son of Hiram and Sarah Elizabeth (Salisbury) Stilwell; graduated from the St. Paul, Minn., High School, 1866; married at Chicago, March 19, 1878. to Kittie M. Goewey. Began in the paper business, April, 1873, and for 5 years was shipping clerk for Averill. Russell & Carpenter; then went upon the road as traveling man for 6
years, and was for 6 years a member of the firm of Averill, Carpenter & Co .; assisted, 1890, in the organization of the Minneapolis Paper Co., of which he is president and treasurer, a corporation widely known as paper manufacturers, wholesale stationery, and manufacturers of building paper, roofing and paving materials. Formerly a member of the firm of Wright, Barrett & Stilwell. St. Paul. Ex-president of the St. Paul Fire Board. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- ber of the Masonic order, Knights Tem- plar (commander), Shrine. Clubs: Com- mercial, Lafayette. Recreations: Hunt- ing and fishing. Office: 400-404 S. 5th St. Residence: 1900 Park Av., Minne- apolis.
STINCHFIELD, Augustus W., physi- cian; born at Phillippi, Me., in 1842; son of Jacob H. and Jane R. (Whitney) Stinchfield; educated in high school and academy, Franklin Co., Me., Maine Med- ical College and University of Michi- gan, degree of M.D., 1868. Has been en- gaged in general practice of medicine since June, 1868; located in Rochester, Minn., 1892; member of the firm of Mayo, Stinchfield & Graham, practition- ers of medicine and surgery, 1892, to July, 1906; since July, 1906. alone as specialist heart and lungs. Republican. Member Olmsted County Medical So- ciety and Minnesota State and American Medical Associations. Member Masonic order, Knights Templar, Shriner. Mar- ried at Eyota, Minn., 1878, to Miss Mat- tie J. Bear. Address: Rochester, Minn.
STOCKER, Samuel Marston, physi- cian; born at Muscatine, Ia., Sept. 19. 1857; son of Samuel and Celesta Cabot ( Patrick) Stocker; educated in Musca- tine High School, University of Michi- gan, B. P.L., 1880, Medical Depart- ment University of New York, 1885; married at Jacksonville, Ill., May 20th, 1885, to Stella Prince. Came to Duluth. 1885. For many years was in charge of St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth; former member State Board of Health; was for two terms member of Library Board City of Duluth. Office: 13 West Supe- rior St. Residence: 1014 E. 2nd St .. Duluth, Minn.
STOCKLAND, Charles K., machinist; born Fillmore Co., Minn., July 3, 1858; son of Kittel Kittelsen and Kirsti (Jor- gensen) Stockland; common school edu- cation; married in Fillmore Co., Minn.,
Dec. 3, 1879, Ingeborg Wraa. Began to learn blacksmith trade, 1879; started blacksmith shop at Stephen, Minn., 1882, and machine shop, 1886; took in partner as Russell & Stockland and added im- plement house to other lines of busi- ness; name of firm changed to Stock- land and Cornwell, 1893; bought out partner and acquired full control of the business, 1899; started foundry, 1901, and commenced manufacture of road graders, 1903; moved part of the tools to Minneapolis and incorporated as Rus- sell Grader Mfg. Co., March 1, 1906, of which is vice president and manager. Christian Scientist. Member I. O. O. F. Office: 2429 University Av., S. E .. Min- neapolis. Residence: Stephen, Minn.
STOCKMAN, Benjamin, merchant miller; born at Edinburgh, Scotland, 1863; son of W. J. and Annie (Stewart) Stockman; educated in Royal
High School, Edinburgh; unmarried. Began active career under father at Leith, Scotland, importing produce mainly from the United States; came to America, 1892, and located for several years at Minneapolis, Minn .; has been secretary, treasurer and manager New Ulm Roll- ing Mill Co., New Ulm, Minn., since 1898; also secretary and treasurer New Ulm Feed and Cereal Mill Co. Club: Minneapolis (Minneapolis). Address: New Ulm, Minn.
STOCKWELL, Silvanus Albert, gen- eral agent Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co .; born at Anoka, Minn., June 8, 1857; son of Silvanus and Charlotte (Bow- dish) Stockwell; educated in public schools at Anoka; married at Minneapo- lis. Minn., Oct. 4, 1887, to Miss Maud Conkey. Was connected with the Amer- ican Express Co. 11 years, special agent of P. L. & T. Co. for 4 years and since Oct. 1, 1896, has been general agent of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., at Minneapolis. Democrat, member Min- nesota House of Representatives, 1891 and 1897; member Minnesota State Sen- ate, 1899-1901-02; Democratic candidate for Congress, 1896. President Minne- apolis Municipal Ownership League. Unitarian. Mason, Knight Templar; Odd Fellow. Clubs: Commercial, Native Sons of Minnesota, Jefferson. Recrea- tions: Farming and horticulture. Of- fice: Andrus Bldg. Residence: 3204 IS. 5Ist St., Minneapolis.
STODDARD, Albert George; physi- cian; born in Lewis Co., N. Y., Jan. 1, 1849; son of Alonzo E. and Flora ( Stiles Goddard; was educated in public schools of Greenbush, Wis., until 18 years of age; taught school 5 years; attended Rush Medical College, Chicago, Ill.,
graduating, degree of M.D., 1882. Has been in practice in Renville Co., Minn .. for 25 years. Member State Board of Medical Examiners for 6 years and ex- president of the board. Member Amer- ican and Minnesota State Medical Asso- ciations, Camp Release Medical Society (ex pres). Republican (delegate from Minnesota to Republican National Con-
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vention, Philadelphia, 1900). Member
I. O. O. F. Married at Kilborn City, Wis., Aug. 3, 1875, to Miss Sylvia M. Ross of Boltonville, Wis. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Address: Fairfax. Minn.
STOLBERG, Alfred P., lawyer; born at Fish Lake, Minn., Dec. 4, 1876; son of Hon. P. H. and Sarah (Larson) Stol- berg; attended public schools at Harris and Taylor's Falls, Minn .; Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn., graduating degree of A.B., 1899; Col- lege of Law, University of Minnesota, graduating degree of LL.B., 1902. Has been engaged in practice of law since 1902; has held office of register of deeds, Chisago Co., since Jan., 1903. Repub- lican. Member Swedish Lutheran Church. Married at Center City, Minn., 1906, to Miss Laura Nelson. Address: Center City, Minn.
STOLL, Anthony P., cashier; born at Little Falls, Minn., June 13, 1884; son of Stanislaus and Gertrude Stoll; edu- cated in Little Falls schools; unmar- ried. Became connected with the bank- ing business in 1900 as teller of the First National Bank of Little Falls; was elected cashier Bank of Pierz, in 1903, a position he now holds. Roman Catholic. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Address: Pierz, Minn.
STONE, Archibald A., implement and fuel dealer; born at L'Original, Ont., Can., Oct. 30, 1853; son of Heman Ward and Polly (Wells) Stone; came to Min- nesota in 1856; educated in public and private schools. Has been engaged in farm implement and fuel business since May, 1877; member of the firm of Stone & Munro. Congregationalist. Married at Morris, Minn., April 13, 1881, to Miss Theodora D. Mills. Address: Morris, Minn.
STONE, Azro Ashley, lawyer; born at Oshawa, Ont., Can., Jan. 17, 1840; son of Marshall B. and Emily A. (Blair) Stone; came to Minnesota, 1854; edu- cated in public schools of Canada and Minnesota; married at St. Peter, Minn., 1866, to Sarah Frances Phelps. Reared on a farm; enlisted in Union Army, July 5, 1861, and served until July, 1864, as member 2nd
of Minn. Vol. Inf .; was sheriff of Nicollet Co .. 1866-70; studied law and was admitted to the bar at St. Peter, Minn., 1874; clerk of court, 1871-76; mayor of St. Peter, 1878; county attorney, Nicollet Co., since 1885, with exception of 2 vears. Republican. Member Church of the Disciples. Mason. Member G. A. R. Address: St. Peter, Minn.
STONE, Edward Thomas, railway purchasing agent; born at San Jose, Calif., Jan. 21, 1861; son of Orlando B. and Julia Ann (King) Stone; educated at Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Ill., and University of Chicago, graduating, 1882; married at Bloomington, Ill., Oct. 24. 1888, to Lucy J. Haggard. Began rail- way service as traveling auditor North- western Traffic Association, 1884, and
has since filled the following positions on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Ry .: clerk accounting de- partment, 1887-97; assistant auditor, 1897-99; freight claim agent, 1899-1903; purchasing agent since April 15, 1903. Club: Commercial. Office: 319 2nd Av., S. Residence: 3156 Columbus Av .. Minneapolis.
STONE, George Chickering, whole- sale merchant; born at Saginaw, West Side, Mich., Aug. 18, 1875; son of F. C. and Harriott (Chadwick) Stone; grad- uate Saginaw, West Side, High School, 1893; University of Michigan, Law De- partment, degree of LL.B., 1898. Began business career with Stone-Ordean- Wells Co., wholesale grocers, Duluth, continuing, 1898-99; was with Patrick & Granger Co., 1899-1900; vice president F. A. Patrick & Co., wholesale dry goods, since 1901; also vice president Clyde Iron Works; treasurer Blanke & Waite Co .; director Stone-Ordean-Wells Co., Marshall-Wells Hardware Co. Married at Saginaw, Mich., to Miss Marion Burt. Clubs: Kitchi Gammi, Commercial. Of- fice: 5th Av., W. Cor. Commerce. Resi- dence: 2222 E. Superior St., Duluth.
STONE, George F., real estate; born in Chickasaw Co., Ia .; graduate com- mercial department Cedar Valley Semi- nary, Osage, Ia .; married at Marietta, Ga., 1896, to Miss Halcyone B. Hug- gard. Came to Minnesota, 1891; was connected with First National Bank, Crookston, 1892-96; now member of firm of Vance & Stone, real estate, loans and insurance. Also breeder of registered (Short Horn) cattle and Shropshire sheep. Member Masonic order. Ad- dress: 116 State St., Crookston, Minn.
STONE, Heman Ward, flour milling; born at Lorignal, Can., Oct. 2, 1855; son of Heman Ward and Polly ( Wells) Stone; came to Minnesota with parents, 1856; educated in common schools. Has been engaged in flour milling at Morris, Minn., since Oct. 1, 1879, as H. W. Stone & Co. Member Minnesota House of Representatives, 1903 to 1906, inclusive. Address: Morris, Minn.
STONE, Herman A., watchmaking; born in Olmsted Co., Minn., May 23, 1859; son of Anson K. and Phoebe (Compton) Stone; reared upon a farm; came to St. Paul at the age of 15; at- tended public schools and business col- lege. Apprenticed to William Ander- son, jeweler, continuing with him, 1876- 85; began in jewelry business for self. 1885; established the Stone School of Watchmaking, 1901. Member of Knights of Pythias. Married at St. Paul, Oct. 21, 1881, to Miss Nellie Troy. Office: Globe Bldg. Residence: 466 Dayton Av., St. Paul.
STONE, Iver, farming, banking; born in Norway, May 26, 1850; son of Knudt and Guneld (Enersdatter) Stone. Came to America, June 15, 1867; located at Lake Hanska, Minn., May 1st, 1869, and has since been engaged in farming; also president of the Security State Bank
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of Hanska; director State Bank of Ma- delia. Married at Lake Hanska, Dec. 12. 1878. to Miss Anne Joramoe. Address: Madelia, Minn.
STONE, Royal Augustus, lawyer; born at Le Sueur, Minn., June 26, 1875; son of Hon. H. W. and Polly (Wells) Stone; educated in Morris (Minn.) pub- lic schools; Carleton College, 1892-94; University of Minnesota, 1895; Wash- ington University (St. Louis Law School), degree of LL.B., 1897. Mar- ried at Spring Valley, Minn., Aug. 14. 1901, to Edith Olive Whiting. Admit- ted to the bar, Oct. 6, 1897, and en- gaged in practice of law Morris Minn., where since 1905 he has been sen- ior member of firm of Stone & Randall (C. B. Randall). Assistant attorney general of the State of Minnesota since April, 1905. Republican; was sergeant in Co. C, 15th Minn. Vol. Inf., Spanish- American War. Congregationalist. Mem- ber Golden Sheaf Lodge, No. 133, A. F. & A. M., Morris, Minn. Club: Commer- cial (St. Paul). Office: State Capitol, St. Paul. Residence: Morris, Minn.
STONER, Frank B., vehicles; born in Blue Earth Co., Minn., June 17, 1868; son of Benjamin and Lydia Stoner; edu- cated in public schools of Faribault Co. Began active career in employ of R. G. Dun & Co., commercial agency, at Chi- cago, Ill .; came to Minneapolis, 1895, and traveled for the Parry Manufactur- ing Co., vehicles, Indianapolis, Ind., for three years; has been Northwestern manager for the company with head- quarters in Minneapolis since 1900. Mar- ried at Minneapolis, Aug. 2, 1905, to Miss Louise Ware. Club: Athletic. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Of- fice: 227 1st St., N. Residence: 1915 Hennepin Av., Minneapolis.
STONER, Marcus Daniel, civil engi- neer; born at Little York, O., May 21, 1870; son of Daniel and Margarette (Miller) Stoner; educated in common schools of Montgomery Co., O .; at Na- tional Normal University, Lebanon, O .; Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal University. Removed to Crookston, Minn., 1892, and began as surveyor and engineer; has been located at Bemidji since 1897. Pur- chased town-site of Blackduck, Minn., 1900, built a town of 1,000 inhabitants in two years, and 1903 constructed tele- phone and electric light plant in the village. Now devoting attention to rail- way and municipal engineering. County surveyor Beltrami Co., for 9 years; city engineer Bernidji, chief engineer, Min- neapolis, Red Lake & Manitoba Ry. President Blackduck Electric & Tele- phone Co. Republican. Member State Surveyors' and Engineers' Association. Married at Dayton, O., June 1, 1899. to Miss Gertrude Darst. Address: Bemidji, Minń.
STONG, Henry, farmer; born Ontario. Can., April 6, 1853; son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Snider) Stong; educated in the public schools of Elia, Ontario and the High School at Weston, Ontario;
married, Clifford, Ont., Feb. 23, 1876, Susan C. Gram. Began business career in a general store at Hamilton, Ont., 1876; removed to Crystal, N. D. 1881. and engaged in general store business until 1884; was interested in N. Dakota grain elevators, 1885-90; principally en- gaged since 1881 in farming. Club: Commercial. Office and residence: 2212 Colfax Av., S., Minneapolis.
STORM, John C., business manager, St. Paul; born at Bellevue, Ia., Feb. 14, 1869; son of John J. and Susan (Kurt- nacker) Storm; educated in public schools; unmarried. Began in employ of Swift & Co., at Chicago, Ill., 1892; was transferred to St. Louis, Mo., and Osh- kosh, Wis., and since Jan. 1, 1903, has been in charge of Swift & Company's meat business at St. Paul. Also presi- dent St. Paul Woolen Mills. Roman
Catholic. Member B. P. O. E. Club: Commercial. Recreations: Fishing, base- ball. Office: 5th and Broadway. Resi- dence: 10th and St. Peter St., St. Paul.
STORR, John Robert, manager Cen- tral Bedding Company of Illinois; born at Gosherton, Lincolnshire, Eng., July 12, 1847; son of John and Mary Ann (Case) Storr; attended school until 10 years of age. Began working as a lad, at parlor and chamber furniture finish- ing and continued, at Boston, Mass., as contractor. until 1872; came to St. Paul, Minn., June IS, 1884; was for 12 years connected with St. Paul Board of Health; had charge of gents' furnishing goods, Bannon Co., one year, and was with Kuhles & Stock, cigar manufacturers, two years; resigned latter position, 1901. went to New York City, bought a car load of couch beds and introduced them for the first time in the Northwest, con- tinuing in business for self two years. Manager Central Bedding Co. of Ill., at St. Anthony Park, since April, 1904, steel couches, davenports and bed springs. Member of the Midway Manufacturers' Club. Methodist. Member Masonic Or- der, Chapter, Commandery, and Council Royal and Select Masters; member K. P. Married at Chelsea, Mass., Jan. 14, 1869, to Miss Nancy L. Harrington. Rec- reations: Gunning and fishing. Office: 2306-2308 Hampdon Av., St. Anthony Park, Minn. Residence: 105 S. Milton St., St. Paul.
STOTT, Enoch, manufacturer cotton flannel gloves and mitts; born in Phila- delphia, Pa., 1856; son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Watmough) Stott; came to Minnesota, 1859, and was educated in public schools of Winona; married at Winona, 1882, to Miss Emma Beal.
Filled position of traveling man for wholesale grocery firm of Memphis, Tenn., 1877-78; entered retail house fur- nishing business and continued in it for 19 years; began in manufacture of gloves and mittens, in 1900, and is senior partner of the firm of Stott & Son, es- tablished, 1881. Republican. City treas- urer of Winona three terms; alderman at large one term; was park commis-
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sioner for 5 years. Member Winona Board of Trade. Episcopalian. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner; mem- ber A. O. U. W. Club: Arlington. Recreations: Hunting and fishing. Ad- dress: Winona, Minn.
STOUGHTON, William Robert, editor; born at Calabogie, Ont., Can., Aug. 12, 1872; son of Nathan and Mary Ann (Ryan) Stoughton; educated in the log school house; unmarried. Came to Min- nesota, Jan. 1, 1903, and located at East Grand Forks, where he has since been editor of The Valley View, a weekly newspaper of Polk Co .; member of firm of Stoughton & Stember, printers and publishers. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member Modern Woodmen of America. Address: East Grand Forks, Minn.
STOUT, Wilfred Oakley, railway sup- plies; born at Lake City, Minn., April 5, 1872; son of James Cooper and Agnes M. (Scott) Stout; educated in St. Paul public and high schools, and at Univer- sity of Minnesota, 1891-95; unmarried. Advertising manager of the Boston Clothing Co., St. Paul, 1897-1901; assist- ant superintendent of advertising, St. Paul Dispatch, 1901-03; since 1903, pres- ident International Railway Device Co. Served in Spanish-American War, 1898, as sergt. major 2nd U. S. Vol. Engs. Club: Commercial. Office: 319 Jackson St. Residence: 672 Summit Av., St. Paul.
STRAIGHT, Leonard A., lawyer; born at Bloomington, Ill., June 10, 1866; son of Johnson William and Jennie Ursula (Elledge) Straight; educated in public schools, in Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A. 1887) and in Union College of Law, Chicago; unmarried. Began prac- tice of law at St. Paul, Minn., Sept., 1890; has been in partnership with W. W. Allen since May, 1897. Club: Com- mercial. Office: Pioneer Press Bldg. Residence: 634 Hayne Av., St. Paul.
STRAPP, Jeremiah J., chief of fire de- partment, St. Paul; born in St. Paul, April 3, 1860; son of John and Johanna Strapp; educated in public and parochial schools of St. Paul; unmarried. Entered the St. Paul fire department, Nov. 14, 1879; advanced through various grades and has been chief of the department since April 1, 1905. Roman Catholic. Member Ancient Order of Hibernians, Knights of Pythias. Recreation: Fish- ing. Office: 8th and Minnesota Sts. Residence: 15 East 10th St., St. Paul.
STRATHERN, Fred Paul, physician; born at Rich Valley, Minn., May 6, 1869; son of Walter W. and Mary (Tracy) Strathern; graduated from Hastings High School, 1889; University of Minne- sota, degree of B.S., 1894; degree of M.S., same university, 1895; Medical De- partment, University of Minnesota, de- gree of M.D., 1899. Began practice at St. Peter, Minn. Member American and Minnesota · State Medical associations, Minnesota Valley
Medical Society. Member St. Peter Library Board, Delta Upsilon and Nu Sigma Nu fraternities,
St. Peter Tennis Association and Gun Club. Mason. Married at St. Peter, Minn., June 16, 1903, to Miss Ida L. Schleuder. Recreations: Tennis, fish- ing and duck shooting. Address: St. Peter, Minn.
STRATTON, Joseph R., hardware; born at White Rock, R. I., May 26. 1855; son of Robert and Sarah (Hayes) Strat- ton; came to Minnesota, Nov. 1, 1870: educated in public schools of Provi- dence, R. I., Belle Plaine and St. Paul, Minn., and at Taylor's Academy, St. Paul, 1877. Began in drug business at Montgomery, Nov. 1, 1880, and con- tinued for 18 years; moved to Belle Plaine where he has been engaged in sale of hardware, heating and plumbing materials, under title of Stratton Sup- ply Co., since 1893. Also vice president State Bank of Belle Plaine. Member A. O. H., I. O. O. F. Married at Belle Plaine, Nov., 1879, to Miss Ada Bene- dict. Address: Belle Plaine, Minn.
STRAUSS, Simon, merchant: born in Hessen, Germany, March 27, 1850; at- tended common schools in Hessen and the Seminar at Frankfort-on-the-Main. Came to U. S. in 1876; started in cloth- ing and men's furnishing business at Albert Lea, Sept. 15, 1878, and still con- tinues. Director First National Bank and Albert Lea State Bank. Member Masonic Order (32°), Shriner, I. O. O. F. Married at Chicago, Ill., Jan. 10, 1886, to Lilly Adler. Address: Albert Lea. Minn.
STREATER, Wesley A., banking; born at Burt, Ia., Jan. 15, 1880; educated in public schools. Began active career as clerk and bookkeeper State Bank of Armstrong, Ia., 1895; became bookkeeper and clerk First National Bank. Esther- ville, Ia., 1897; was assistant cashier of the bank, 1899-1903; auditor Cedar Rap- ids (Ia.) National Bank, Jan. to Aug., 1903; has been cashier Faribault County Bank, Winnebago, Minn., since Aug .. 1903. Member Masonic order. Married. 1902, to Miss Ruth M. Barron. Address: Winnebago, Minn.
STREET, Lindley M., banking; born at Muscatine, Ia., Feb. 1, 1854; son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Clark) Street; edu- cated in common schools; public schools, Hesper, Ia., 1874-75; Decorah (Ia.) High School, 1876; business college, Decorah, 1877; taught school in Houston Co., Minn., 1877-78. Started Bank of Spring- field, Springfield, Minn., 1888. as cashier and manager, also engaged in real estate business; one of the first presidents Citizens State Bank, Lamberton, Minn .; organizer and manager Bankers Land & Loan Co., Maynard, Minn., 1900: organ- izer and manager Citizens Bank. May- nard, for 3 years; organizer, 1903. now cashier and manager Bank of Moose Lake; also in real estate business. Con- gregationalist. Married at Hampton, Ia., Oct. 1, 1882, to Miss Ida M. Hansell. Address: Moose Lake, Minn.
STRICKLAND, Samuel George, rail- way official; born at Lakefield, Ont.,
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Can .. Aug. 15, 1859; son of George W. R. and Fanny (Rothwell) Strickland; edu- vated in public schools, Lakefield, High School Peterborough, Ont., and Col- legiate Institute, Port Hope, Ont .; mar- ried, 1901, to Louise Yates. Began rail- road service as telegrapher and agent Canadian Pacific Ry., continuing, 1875- 76; telegrapher and clerk, St. Paul, Min- neapolis & Manitoba Ry., 1877-79; since 1880, with the Chicago, St. Paul, Min- neapolis & Omaha Railway consecutive- ly as telegrapher, agent, general agent. train master, superintendent and since Jan., 1905, as general superintendent. Clubs: Minnesota, Town and Country.
Office: 4th and Rosabell Sts. Resi- dence: 304 Holly Av., St. Paul.
STRICKLAND, William G., insurance; born at Hartford, Conn., 1849; educated in public and high schools of Hartford. Began active career as a boy in the general office of the Phoenix Insurance Co., continuing until 1873; came to St. Paul, 1873, and entered service of the St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co., as solicitor, remaining with the com- pany until 1882, when he went into in- surance business on his own account. Member Strickland-Doolittle Co. Mem- ber Masonic order, Knights Templar, B. P. O. E. Married at Hartford, Conn., 1880, to Miss Kate Seymour Beckwith. Clubs: Minnesota, Town and Country.
Office: 139-141 Endicott Arcade. Resi- dence: 657 Fairmount Av., St. Paul.
STRICKLER, Ora C., surgeon; born at Markham, Ontario, Jan. 7, 1863; edu- cated in public and high schools, Mark- ham, at Toronto Institute and in Medi- cal Department of the University of Michigan. Began practice, 1885. Mem- ber board of regents of University of Minnesota; ex-member State Board of Medical Examiners. Member National Association of Railway Surgeons, Amer- ican and Minnesota State Medical Asso- ciations, Minnesota Academy of Medicine. Member Masonic order, Knights Temp- lar. Scottish Rite, Shrine. Married at New Ulm, 1887, to Miss Emilie Doehne. Address: New Ulm, Minn.
STRINGER, Edward C., lawyer; born at Auburn, N. Y., June 19, 1852; son of William and Mary A. (Peak) Stringer; graduate Auburn (N. Y.) High School, 1872; Hamilton College (Clinton, N. Y. ) A.B. { Phi Beta Kappa) 1876; Hamilton College Law School, LL. B., 1876. Mar- ried at Mt. Morris, N. Y., 1879, to Isabel Seymour. Admitted to bar at Rochester, N. Y., 1879; came to Hastings, Minn. 1879; to St. Paul 1890, and since 1881 has been senior partner of the firm of Stringer & Seymour, lawyers. Was special national bank examiner, 1893; United States district attorney, 1894-98. Director St. Paul National Bank. Demo- crat; delegate to Democratic National Convention at St. Louis, 1888. Presby- terian. President Minnesota State Bar Association. Member Sons of American Revolution, Society of Colonial Wars. Minnesota Historical Society. Clubs:
Minnesota, Commercial, Town and Coun- try. Office: National German Am. Bank Bldg. Residence: 471 Ashland Av., St. Paul.
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