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he sold, 1894, to engage in milling and grain business, in which he has since continued. Also president State Bank of Chandler. Republican. Methodist. Mem- ber Modern Woodmen of America. Mar- ried at Wells, Minn., 1893, to Miss Wini- fred M. Ketzeback. Address: Slayton, Minn.
TODD, Irving, editor; born in West- chester Co., N. Y., July 23, 1841; son of Joseph Nash and Sarah Ann (Reynolds) Todd; common school education; mar- ried at Hastings, Minn., July 13, 1865, to Miss Helen Lucas (now deceased). Removed to Prescott, Wis., 1857; began learning printers' trade, in office of The Transcript, May, 1859; worked in office of The Conserver, Hastings, summer of 1861; had editorial charge of the Pres- cott Journal, winter of 1861-2, and me- chanical charge of The Hudson Star. summer of 1862; became proprietor of The Conserver Nov., 1862, which was four years later consolidated with The Independent as The Gazette; has had editorial control since 1861, and is now dean of Minnesota editors, as far as consecutive work on same paper is con- cerned. Senior member firm of Irving Todd & Son, established Aug. 27, 1887; collector internal revenue, St. Paul, 1872-76. Republican. Mason. Address: Hastings, Minn.
TODD, William E., physician and sur- geon; born in Wisconsin, 1861; son of Rev. J. D. and S. S. (Webster) Todd; educated in public schools of Albert Lea and Chicago Medical College, gradu- ating, degree of M.D., 1890; married in Kansas, 1890, to Miss Maud Roller. Be- gan practice of medicine at Negaunee, Mich., 1890, removing same year to Mad- ison, Minn .; in practice in Albert Lea since 1896. Surgeon Minneapolis and St. Louis, Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific and Iowa Central railways. Member American and Minnesota State Medical associations, Freeborn County Medical Society, American Association of Rail- way Surgeons. Formerly health officer and county physician Freeborn Co. Mason. Address: Albert Lea, Minn.
TOLLEFSON, Ellef L., banker; born at Hallingdal, Norway, April 29, 1837; came to America and located in Wiscon- sin. 1844; removed to Minnesota, 1852: educated in public schools. Began in merchandise business at Mabel, 1876; en- tered grain and live stock business, 1885; banking business since 1893. Proprietor Bank of Mabel; senior member firm of E. L. Tollefson & Co., general store. Married at Newbury, March 18. 1873, to Miss Betsey Engebretson. Address: Ma- bel, Minn.
TOLLEFSON, Otto O., fire insurance; born at Lansing, Iowa, Jan. 5, 1865; son of O. L. and Gundvor (Mickelson) Tol- lefson; public school education; married at Grand Forks, N. Dak., Aug. 27, 1891, to Sophia Garvick. In 1899 organized in Grand Forks, N. Dak., the Northwest- ern Fire and Marine Insurance Co. of Minneapolis, of which he is secretary
and manager. Republican. Lutheran. Member Elks, Knights of Pythias, A. O. U. W. Recreation: Automobiling. Clubs: Commercial, Odin. Office: 13-15 N. 4th St. Residence: 1724 Logan Av., S., Minneapolis.
TOLVERSEN, John S., banking; born on a farm near Neenah, Wis., Sept. 19, 1878; son of Niels C. and Lena (Scrits- meier) Tolversen; educated in public and high schools of Neenah, graduating, June, 1898; Gem City Business College, Quincy, Ill., graduating, degree of Mas- ter of Accounts, April, 1899. Was ste- nographer First National Bank, Rock Rapids, Ia., 1899-01; bookkeeper and assistant cashier Citizens National Bank, Worthington, Minn., 1901-04; engaged in stock and dairy farming on his own farm in Wisconsin, 1904-06; organized Farmers' State Bank, Fulda, Minn., of which has been cashier and director since time of organization, 1906. Re- publican. Lutheran. Member Knights of Pythias, K. O. T. M., M. W. A. Mar- ried at Rock Rapids, Ia., June 11, 1902, to Miss Grace Howell. Address: Fulda, Minn.
TOMLINSON, George A., vessel own- er; born at Lapeer, Mich., Jan. 26, 1869; son of Samuel James and Abigail (Gage) Tomlinson; educated in public schools of Detroit and at University of Michi- gan; married at Bay City, Mich., 1902, to Miss Laura I. Davidson. After leav- ing college spent two years in Wyoming as a cow boy (during his sojourn there was captured and tortured by the In- dians); returned to Detroit and engaged in newspaper work on various papers, also spending a short time in New York City on the Sun; again returned to Detroit and was managing editor of the Daily Times until 1893; came to Du- luth and has ever since been identified with steamship interests. President Du- luth Steamship Co., Superior S. S. Co., Zenith S. S. Co., Globe S. S. Co., Inter Ocean S. S. Co. Member Society of Naval Architects. Republican. Clubs: Kitchi Gammi, Northland Country, Du- luth Yacht; Chicago Athletic (Chicago) ; Union (New York). Office: Board of Trade Bldg. Residence: Spalding Hotel, Duluth.
TOMLINSON, Harry Ashton, physi- cian; born at Philadelphia, Pa., July 3, 1855; son of Major George W. and Sarah Dunlap (McCahon) Tomlinson; educated in the public schools and in Medical De- partment, University of Pennsylvania, M.D., 1880; married at Muncy, Pa., April 16. 1884. to Mrs. Mary Vandever. In practice in Pennsylvania, 1880-88, mak- ing special study of cause and treat- ment of nervous diseases; resident physician Friends Asylum for the In- sane, Frankford, 1889-91; became first physician St. Peter State Hospital, Min- nesota, Dec., 1891, and has been super- intendent of the hospital since Jan., 1893. Member American and Minnesota State Medical associations, American Neurological Society, American Medico-
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Psychological Association, Philadelphia Neurological Society , Minnesota Acad- emy of Medicine, Minnesota Valley and Southwestern Minnesota Medical asso- ciations, National and State Conference of Charities and Correction. Member Loyal Legion. Address: St. Peter, Minn.
TOMLINSON, William Henry, hard- ware; born in Franklin Co., N. Y., April 29, 1843; completed school education at Cedar Valley Seminary, Osage, Ia., 1864. In hardware business Le Sueur, Minn., under title of Wm. H. Tomlinson, since 1871. Vice President First National Bank, Le Sueur. President Minnesota Retail Hardware Association for 3 years, and member executive committee 6 years; member board of directors Minnesota Hardware Insurance Co., 6 years. Mason. Married at New Oregon, Ia., 1865, to Miss Mary A. Thayer. Ad- dress: Le Sueur, Minn.
TOMPKINS, Isaac N., teacher and editor; born at Fond du Lac, Wis., Oct. 28, 1868; son of William H. and Emma (Claggett) Tompkins; came to Minne- sota with parents, 1872; educated in public schools of Springfield, Minn., un- til 1883; Montevideo High School, 1884: Mankato State Normal School, 1887-91. Was editor and publisher Alden Ad- vance, 1891-92; superintendent village schools, Morgan, Minn., 1893-97 inclu- sive; editor and publisher Morgan
Messenger, 1898. County auditor Red- wood Co., Minn., 8 years; member board of education, Redwood Falls, 5 years; member public library board (secre- tary). Republican; member State Cen- tral Committee, 1904-05 and 1906. Mason (M. M., R. A. M., Knight Templar); member Knights of Pythias, I. O. O. F., M. W. A. Married at Albert Lea, Minn .. March 2, 1892, to Miss Sadie M. Con- ner. Address: Redwood Falls, Minn.
TOPPING, Herbert Wilkin, foundry- man; born at Maryport, Cumberland, England, July 9, 1850; educated in pub- lic schools; married. St. Cloud, Minn., Sept. 4. 1873, Ida B. Mead. Came to St. Paul, 1870; was secretary St. Paul Foundry and Manufacturing Co., 1877- 82, general manager, 1882-84; general manager St. Paul Foundry Co., 1884-85; joined, 1885, in establishing firm of Par- ker & Topping, foundrymen and manu- facturers, at Brainerd, Minn .; firm established shops at Portland, Ore., in 1890, and also established the American Foundry Co. at Tacoma, Wash. Director Topping Brothers, wholesale hardware, New York. Democrat. Episcopalian. Mason; Blue Lodge, Commandery, Con- sistory and Shrine. Clubs: Minnesota, Town and Country, North-Western Rail- way. Office: 130 Endicott Av. Resi- dence: 1093 Summit Av., St. Paul.
TORGRIMSON, Gabriel T., merchant; born at Fountain, Minn., Aug. 12, 1875: son of Erick Torgrimson: educated in public schools of Grand Meadow, Minn., and Valder Business College, Decorah, Ia., graduating, 1895. Entered general merchandise business at Grand Meadow,
in partnership with brother, 1898;
added hardware stock, 1902, which is now in operation under title of Tor- grimson Brothers, of which he is presi- dent and general manager. Also director First National Bank, Grand Meadow, and First State Bank, Dexter, Minn. Republican. Lutheran. Member Modern Woodmen of America, Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Married at Grand Meadow, 1900, to Miss Mattie Aamot. Address: Grand Meadow, Minn.
TORJUSON, Thorbjorn, farming, bank- ing: born in Norway, Oct. 10, 1847; son of Torjus and Martha Torjuson; com- mon school education; came to America, 1862, and to Rochester, Minn., 1865; married at Westbrook, July 14, 1894, Miss Kirsten Olson. Located in Cot- tonwood County, 1870, and passed through the hardships of pioneer life; began in banking business, 1902, and has since been president of the Citizens. State Bank of Westbrook; also inter- ested in farming. Address: Westbrook, Minn.
TORRANCE, Ell, lawyer, veteran sol- dier; born at New Alexandria, Pa., May 16, '1844; son of Rev. Adam (D.D.) and Eliza (Martin) Torrance; attended El- dersridge Academy, Indiana Co., Pa. Enlisted, although under military age, June 26, 1861, as private, in Co. A. 9th Pa. Reserves, serving in all battles of his regiment except when disabled by wounds; discharged with his regi- ment, at Pittsburg, Pa., May 11, 1864; reentered service, July 9, 1864, 2nd lieut., Co. K, 193rd Pa. Vol. Inf .; transferred to 97th Pa. Vol. Inf., Oct. 15, 1864; dis- charged, June 17, 1865; guarded body of President Lincoln as it lay in state at Baltimore. Read law and admitted to bar, at Pittsburg, Pa., 1867. For many years in practice at Minneapolis. Judge of probate, 1870-74; member Minnesota Normal School Board; trustee Mckinley National Monument Association; mem- ber Board of Visitors, West Point, 1902; delegate to National Republican Conven- tion, St. Louis, 1896, that nominated Mckinley. Charter member A. John Rawlins Post, G. A. R., Minneapolis; commander Department of Minnesota, 1895; commander-in-chief, G. A. R., 1901-02; ex-president Sons of the Amer- ican Revolution for Minnesota; now governor of Minnesota Society of Colon- ial Wars; life member Society Army of the Potomac; member Minnesota Commandery Loyal Legion. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Minnesota Bar Association. Married at Wilkinsburgh, Pa., Sept. 22, 1868. to Miss Anna Mary Macfarlane. Office: N. Y. Life Bldg. Residence: 1928 Portland Av., Minneap- olis.
TORRISON, Samuel, merchant; born in Norway, June 10. 1857; son of Thorb- jon T. and Liv. G. Dale. Came to Amer- ica, 1871, and lived at Manitowoc, Wis., for 6 years; removed to Fisher, Minn., 1877, and entered general merchandise business, 1887, under name of Krostue
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& Torrison; dissolved partnership, 1892. and has been in mercantile business in his own name since that time. Director Bank of Fisher. Republican. Lutheran. Member Modern Woodmen of America. Married at Fisher, March 8, 1896, to Miss Helga Olsen. Address: Fisher, Minn.
TOWER, Uri C., merchant and banker; born at Pentwater, Mich., Aug. 28, 1862; son of Harvey and Laura (Mallet ) Tower; educated in public schools, Flower Creek, Mich., 1868-74; public school. Clay Banks, Oceana Co., Mich .. 1879-81; at Hillsdale College, 1882. En- tered mercantile business in general store, New Duluth, Minn., 1891; added banking under title of New Duluth Bank, 1902, of which is president and cashier. Married at Whitehall, Mich .. Sept. 23, 1891, to Henrietta G. Dutten- hofer. Address: New Duluth, Minn.
TOWLE, Patrick J., manufacturer; born at Troy, N. Y., June 27, 1835; re- moved to Milwaukee, Wis., at age of 14: educated in public schools of Troy and Milwaukee. Began active career in re- tail grocery store, Milwaukee; went to Chicago, where he engaged in wholesale grocery business until locating in St. Paul, in 1888. Established, 1888, The Towle Maple Syrup Co., of which he is president. Married at Chicago, Oct. 3, 1860, to Miss Sarah Ann Hogan. Office: Chicago Av. and Custer, St. Paul. Resi- dence: Forest Lake, Minn.
TOWLER, Silas Howell, proprietor Minneapolis Steam Laundry; born at Xenia, O., Jan. 3, 1846; son of Thomas Sturrock and Jane White (Howell) Tow- ler; educated in private and public schools of Columbus, O., school training being interrupted by Civil War; enlisted in Union Army and was private and corporal, 85th O. Inf .; 1st sergeant, 2nd lieut., 1st lieut., 22nd Battery, Ohio Light Artillery. After discharge from army took course in commercial school: engaged in grocery business, Oct., 1865, continuing until 1889, consecutively, with George F. Wheeler, N. Merion & Co., and E. E. Shedd & Co., all of Co- lumbus, and Murray, Warner & Co., Minneapolis, Minn .; has been engaged in laundry business at Minneapolis since 1889. President Board of Trustees Minnesota Soldiers' Home and Soldiers' Relief Fund since Feb., 1899, and has been trustee since 1897; adjutant gen- eral, G. A. R., 1901-02; junior vice com- mander-in-chief G. A. R., 1905-06; M. O. Loyal Legion. Republican. Congrega- tionalist. Member Masonic order (past master Magnolia Lodge No. 20, Colum- bus, O.), Minneapolis Mounted Com- mandery, K. T. (junior warden). Mar- ried at Columbus, O., Nov. 21, 1871, to Miss Mary Jane Lonnis. Office: 123 Nicollet Av. Residence: 1806 Portland Av., Minneapolis.
TOWNE, Charles Foster, druggist: born at Red Wing, Minn., March 8, 1869; son of Thomas F. and Fannie H. (Par- ker) Towne; educated in public schools
of Red Wing and at The Shattuck
School, Faribault, Minn .; married at Minneapolis, 1890, to Miss Lulu Towers. Began business career in employ of George L. Claflin & Co., wholesale drug- gists, Providence, R. I., 1887; was next connected with Lyman, Eliel Drug Co., Minneapolis; in drug business in Al- bert Lea since 1891. Director Albert Lea State Bank, Home Metallic Refrig- erator Co. Independent in politics. Epis- copalian. Mason, Knight Templar. Club: Whist. Address: Albert Lea, Minn.
TOWNE, Edward Penfield, lawyer; born in Canandaigua, N. Y., June 16, 1867; son of Edward P. and Eliza H. ( Eddy) Towne; educated at Mohegan Lake Military Academy, Peekskill, N. Y .; Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., graduating, degree of B.A., 1888 (A.M., 1891); Albany Law School, graduating, degree of LL.B., 1890. Married at Du- luth, Minn., 1900, to Rachel I. Moon. Was admitted to the bar, at Albany, N. Y., 1890; removed to Chicago, Ill., 1890; came to Duluth, 1892, where he has been practicing since. Republican. Col- onel on staff of Gov. Samuel R. Van Sant, 1900-02. Member State Bar Asso- ciation. Presbyterian. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Kitchi Gammi, Commercial, Northland Country, Duluth Boat. Recreations: Golf, sail- ing and other outdoor diversions. Office: Alworth Bldg. Residence: 2031 Jeffer- son St., Duluth.
TOWNSEND, John, treasurer North- western Trust Co .; born at Albany, N. Y., Feb. 28, 1859; son of Theodore and Louisa F. Townsend; educated at Albany Academy, Albany, N. Y., and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., grad- uating, degree of C.E., 1879. Came to St. Paul, 1887; followed profession of civil engineer for 5 years. Treasurer Northwestern Trust Co .; president Rose- lawn Cemetery Association; manager Gilfillan Blk. Married at Albany, N. Y., Jan. 18, 1888, to Miss Mary L. Cook. Clubs: Minnesota, White Bear Yacht, Nushka Curling. Office: Endicott Bldg. Residence: 85 Virginia Av., St. Paul.
TOZER, Fred M., vice president David Tozer Co .; director First National Bank. Address: Stillwater, Minn.
TRACY, John L., grain commission; born at Titusville, Pa., 1861; son of John S. and Margaret ( Madden) Tracy; educated in Titusville High School. En- tered grain business, 1893; came to Minneapolis from Chicago, Ill., 1893; member of the grain commission firm of Lake, Brown & Tracy, organized, 1906. Member Minneapolis and Milwau- kee chambers of commerce, Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Stock Ex-
change. Scottish Rite Mason (32°). Married at Erie, Pa., 1886, to Miss Kate Tunnicliffe. Clubs: Commercial, Mini-
kalıda, Automobile. Recreation: Auto- mobiling. Office: Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 1811 Colfax Av., S., Minne- apolis.
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TRAPHAGEN, Charles G., commercial rating; born at Sparta, Wis., May 10, 1861; son of William and Emeline (Brady) Traphagen; educated in public schools of Oshkosh, Wis. Came to Min- nesota, 1882; connected with R. G. Dun & Co., since 1882, first at St .- Paul; now resident manager of the company at Duluth. Married at Chicago, Ill., 1896,
to Miss Nelsona L. Paddock. Club:
Commercial. Office: Lonsdale Bldg. Residence: 1931 E. Superior St., Duluth.
TRASK, James Elisha, lawyer; born at New Sharon, Me., March 2. 1858; son of Robert and Zelpha B. (Drew) Trask; educated at Coburn Classical Institute, Waterville, Me., graduating, 1876; Colby College, Waterville, graduating, degree of A.M., 1880. Taught natural science in South Jersey Institute, 1881-87; has been actively engaged in practice of law since June, 1888. Republican. Baptist. Member Zeta Psi fraternity, Royal Ar- canum, Modern Woodmen of America. Married at Cutler, Ill., June 15, 1897, to Miss Hattie Feagles. Recreations: Music, literature and outdoor sports. Office: Nat. German Am. Bank Bldg. Residence: 674 Holly Av., St. Paul.
TRAUTNER, John R., vice president and manager Red Wing Boat Manufac- turning Co .; born at Winona, Minn., Jan. 29, 1876; son of Anton and Mary (Castle) Trautner. Began active career as boat builder at Winona, Minn., 1897, and has been vice president and man- ager of the Red Wing Boat Manufac- turing Co. since 1903. Married at Simp- son, Minn., May 1, 1900, to Miss Mar- garet Dahlke. Club: Commercial. Ad- dress: Red Wing, Minn.
TRENHAM, Milton A., food expert; born, April 5, 1874; son of Newton J. and Mary Trenham; educated in public schools of Alexandria, Minn .; unmar- ried. Began active career as teacher in schools of Douglas County, Minn .; then became member staff Alexandria Citizen, Alexandria, Minn .; enlisted in 13th Minn. Vol. Inf., 1898, taking part in the Philippine Expedition; wounded at Bat- tle of Manila, Aug. 13, 1898. Was with the first prospecting party in the Phil- ippines. On the staff of "The American Soldier," Manila, 1898; in U. S. Custom House service, Manila, 1899-1900; found- er Bureau of Statistics, U. S. Custom House. Manila, 1899; correspondent in Philippines and Boxer Uprising, China, 1898-1900; reporter San Francisco Call and Los Angeles Times, 1901; returned to Alexandria, Minn., and was on staff of the Citizen until appointed assistant Dairy and Food Commissioner, Minne- sota, Jan. 1, 1905. Democrat; chairman Democratic Committee, Sixth Congres- sional district, Minnesota, 1904-07. Mem- ber National Consumers' League, Asso- ciation of National and State Food Offi- cials, National Buttermakers' Associa- tion. Member K. O. T. M .; Elks; So- ciety of the Army of the Philippines. Recreations: Boating and skating. Office: State Capitol, St. Paul.
TRIEBEL, Albert G., president Minne- sota Mercantile Co .; born in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 1861; son of Otto and Elise (Schearer) Triebel; educated in public schools; married at Peoria, Sept. 25, 1884, to Rickey Blumb. Was with Louis Green & Co., 1872-83; was connected with J. B. Inderrieden & Bro., Chicago, 1883-84; came to Stillwater, 1884, and associated with Joseph Schupp & Son, wholesale grocers; established The Min- nesota Mercantile Co., 1888, and has been its president since 1904. Mason. Member Minnesota Masonic Veterans Association, Elks, K. of P. and U. C. T. of A. Address: Stillwater, Minn.
TRIMBLE, Henry L., secretary and treasurer Ballord-Trimble Lumber Co .; born at Wooster, O., May 4, 1860; son of Rev. James and Caroline (Lehman) Trimble; "educated in public schools of Iowa. Was a resident of Iowa, 1869- 81; began active career in lumber busi- ness, operating for a number of years in Wisconsin and N. Dakota; came to Minneapolis, 1890, and has been secre- tary and treasurer of the Ballord- Trimble Lumber Co., since 1901. the company operating a number of retail lumber yards in N. Dakota and Minne- sota. Episcopalian. Mason. Knight Tem- plar. Married in Iowa, 1881, to Miss Mary Isenhart. Recreation: Driving. Office: Security Bank Bldg. Residence: 2436 Humboldt Av., S., Minneapolis.
TROBEC, James, bishop Roman Cath- olic Church; born at Billichgraz, Car- niola, Austria, July 10, 1838; classical education, at Laibach, Austria, philo- sophical and theological education. at Larbach and St. Vincent's College, Pa. Came to the United States, 1864; was ordained priest at St. Paul, Minn., 1865: missionary at Belle Prairie, Minn., one year; in charge of pastorate Wabasha, Minn., 1866-87; organized parish at St. Paul, 1887, and was its pastor, 1887-97; has been bishop St. Cloud, Minn., since 1897. Address: St. Cloud, Minn.
TROENDLE, Lucas, general merchan- dise; born in Germany, 1830; left an orphan at age of 10 years; learned tail- or's trade in Germany. Came to Amer- ica, 1854; began in mercantile business on a small scale, in Springboro, Ind .. continuing until 1872; removed to Min- nesota, 1872, bringing with him $8,000. which he had saved; located at Maple- ton, where he has conducted a general merchandise store for 35 years. Ad- dress: Mapleton, Minn.
TROOST, Otto, Jr., secretary Winona Telephone Co .; born in Winona, Minn .. Aug. 6, 1862; son of Otto and Alice (Casson) Troost; educated in public schools of Winona and Winona State Normal School; married at Winona, 1882. to Miss Melanie Georges. Began active career in his father's flour mill at Min- nesota City, Minn., continuing until
1888; returned to Winona and was bookkeeper for wholesale house, 1888- 98; has been secretary and treasurer of the Winona Telephone Co., since
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1898, the service including the city and adjacent territory. Also secretary Phoe- nix Telephone Co. (Rushford, Minn.), Interstate Telephone Co., La Crosse, Wis. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member I. O. O. F .. Modern Woodmen of America, A. O. U. W. Address: Winona, Minn.
TROYER, Chauncey H., chief of po- lice, Duluth; born at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 28, 1861; son of Seth and Elizabeth (Kenagy) Troyer; educated in common schools of Indiana. Came to Duluth from Goshen, Ind., in 1886; entered po- lice force as patrolman, April 7, 1891; was placed in detective department, April 20, 1896; became chief of detec- tives, March, 1900; was appointed chief of police, Jan. 1, 1902. Member Inter- national Association of Chiefs of Police. Member I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E., I. O. F., Modern Samaritans. Married at Scott, Ind., Dec. 13, 1891, to Miss Ida A. Hag- erty. Club: Commercial. Office: Police Headquarters. Residence: 413 S. 19th Av., E., Duluth.
TRUAX, Ulysses G., real estate, in- surance and loans; born on farm near Eddyville, Iowa, June 12, 1865; son of Thomas J. and Belle (De Lashmutte) Truax; educated in public schools, Os- kaloosa, Iowa, and at Gem City Business College, Quincy, Ill .; married at Eddy- ville, 1902, to Nellie B. Lafferty. Grew up on farın until 21 years of age; taught school one year; employed in general office of the Northern Pacific Railway Co., at Omaha, for three years; district agent for the Union Mutual Life Insur- ance Co., at Mankato, Minn., 5 years; engaged in land business for three years and still handles farm lands in con- nection with real estate; since 1902, part- ner in firm of Truax & Cardigan, dealers in real estate. Republican. Presbyte- rian. Member Knights of Pythias. Mod- ern Woodmen of America, M. B. A., Mod- ern Samaritans. Recreations: Hunting, fishing. Club: Commercial. Office: Pio- neer Press, St. Paul. Residence: 21 Nourse St., St. Anthony Park, Minne- apolis.
TRUAX, Walter Edward, physician and surgeon; born at Rochester, Wis., June 10, 1848; son of Walter D. and Sarah F. (Gibbons) Truax; mainly self- educated; had opportunity of attendance three terms only in log school house, back woods of Wisconsin. Served 3 years in Union Army at the time of the Civil War, as member of Co. B, 48th Ia. Inf., and Co. B, 6th Ia. Cav., from age of 15 to 18; was telegrapher on Burlington, Cedar Rapids & North- ern, Iowa Central and Northern Pacific roads up to 30; studied medicine, passed examination, state board of Minnesota, cum laude, 1880, and has been actively engaged in practice at Breckenridge ever since that time. Member American and Minnesota State Medical associa- tions, Park
Region Medical Society. Democrat. Agnostic in religion. Mem- her Masonic order. Married in Iowa, Sept. 12, 1869, to Miss Alice A. Judd.
Recreations: Known as a draughts au- thor and player all over the world where the game is played. Address: Breck- enridge, Minn.
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