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DE HAVEN, Eugene P., wholesale paper jobber; born in Indiana, Dec. 16, 1869; son of John Doster and Lemarian (Rinker) De Haven; attended district schools of Cass Co., Ind .; graduated from American Normal College, Logans- port, Ind., and from Cedar Rapids Busi- ness College, Cedar Rapids, Ia. Began active career as bookkeeper at a saw mill in Missouri, 1888; came to Minne- apolis, Jan. 1, 1889, and in September of the same year entered service of James H. Bishop & Co., wholesale paper dealers; now vice president Mcclellan Paper Co. Member U. T. C. of America. Married at Minneapolis, Sept. 26, 1894, to Miss Clara Wilson Tice. Club: Com- mercial. Recreations: Traveling and fishing. Office: 245-249 1st Av., N.
Residence: 2435 Pillsbury Av., Min- neapolis.
De La BARRE, William, civil engi- neer; born at Vienna, Austria, April 15, 1849; son of Carl and Josephine de la Barre; educated at the Vienna (Austria) Polytechnic College. Came to the United States, 1865; resident of Philadel- phia, Pa., 1865-78, acting as civil engi- neer during greater part of that period: came to Minneapolis, 1878, and followed profession of civil engineering; has been connected with Minneapolis Mill Co., and St. Anthony Falls Water Power Co., since 1880. Engineer, agent and treasurer Minneapolis Mill Co. and St. Anthony Falls Water Power Co., incor- porated, 1856. Director Pillsbury-Wash- burn Flour Mills Co. Republican. Mem-
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ber American Society of Civil Engi-
neers, German Engineers' Society, of Germany. Married at Philadelphia, Pa.,
1870, to Miss Louise Merian. Club:
Commercial. Office: 508 1st St., S. Residence: 2525 Park Av., Minneapolis,
DE LAITTRE, John, president Farm- ers' and Mechanics' Savings Bank; born at Ellsworth, Me., March 5, 1832; son of Charles and Rosalie L. (Desisles) de Laittre; educated in the common schools; married at Conway, N. H., July 18, 1865, to Miss Clara T. Eastman. Be- gan active career in the cod fishery business. Went to California, 1852; en- gaged in mining and lumbering; was one of party of eight white men who first saw what has been called the 8th wonder of the world-the Washingtonia Giganteas of California; came to Min- neapolis 1865, and engaged in woolen and flour manufacturing business until 1869: entered into the manufacture of lumber under firm name of Eastman, Bovey, De Laittre Lumber Co., which was in- corporated later as the Bovey-De Laittre Lumber Co., of which he is president. President Nicollet National Bank, 1884- 88, and is now president of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Savings Bank. Republi- can. Elected mayor of St. Paul, 1877; appointed by Gov. J. S. Pillsbury state prison inspector, continuing for 7 years (reappointed by Governors Pillsbury and Hubbard). Office: Farmers' & Me- chanics' Savings Bank. Residence: 24 Grove St., Minneapolis.
DE LAITTRE, Karl, wholesale grocer and Iumber merchant; born at Minne- apolis, June 23, 1874; son of John and Clara T. (Eastman) De Laittre; edu- cated in Minneapolis public and high schools; Harvard University, graduat- ing, degree of A.B., 1897. Has been actively engaged in business in Minne- apolis since leaving college; president North Fork Lumber Co .; secretary Green & De Laittre Company, importers and wholesale grocers. Republican. Repre- sentative 38th district to State Legis- lature, 1905. CIubs: Commercial, Min- neapolis and Roosevelt. Office: 18-22 3rd St., N. Residence: 24 Grove Pl., Minneapolis.
DE LONG, George Palmer, lumber- man; born in Saratoga County, N. Y., Jan., 1853; son of Zophar I. and Cath- erine (Scott) De Long; educated in schools of New York State; married, March 3, 1877, to Cynthia D, daughter of J. V. Hawxhurst, of Eau Claire, Wis. Came West, 1872, to Eau Claire, Wis., where he was bookkeeper with Ingram, Kennedy & Co., lumber manufacturers; engaged in retail lumber business at Lansing, Iowa, 1877-78, as George P. De Long & Co., continuing at Zumbrota, Minn., 1878-83, then merged business in- to the Wabasha Lumber Co., of which he was secretary until 1882, residing at
Wabasha, Minn .; then for 11 years was secretary Hudson Sawmill Co., of Hud- son, Wis., until 1899; was with C. L. Chamberlain, established firm of
De Long & Chamberlain, purchasing saw mill, planing mill and store of Nicker- son & Co., at Nickerson, Minn., continu- ing until 1905, when he joined in organ- izing the Stanton-De Long Lumber Co., of St. Paul, of which he is vice presi- dent and secretary. Also president East- ern Minnesota Lumber Co., Anoka, Minn .; vice president Bank of Hudson, of Hudson, Wis .; president of Oregon Timber Co., Oregon, and stockholder in Ingram-Day Lumber Co., of Lyman,
Miss. Mason. Club: Commercial. Office: Manhattan Bldg., St. Paul. Resi- dence: Nickerson, Minn.
DE LONG, Scott Hawxhurst, lumber- man; born at Zumbrota, Minn., June 3, 1883; son of George Palmer and Cynthia ( Hawxhurst) De Long; graduated from Hudson (Wis.) High School and two years at University of Minnesota, tak- ing course in mechanical engineering; unmarried. Left school and entered office of the Eddy Sash & Door Co., of Minneapolis, Minn., of which he soon after became treasurer; also stockhold- er and treasurer of the Stanton-De Long Lumber Co., of St. Paul. Member Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, of University of Minnesota. Office: 125-131 2nd St., N. E. Residence: 1229 7th St., S. E., Min- neapolis.
DENEGRE, James Denis, lawyer; horn at New Orleans, La., May 5, 1868; son of William O. and Antoinette T. (Morgan) Denegre; educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, 1881-85; Princeton Uni- versity, 1885-89, A.B., June, 1889, A.M., 1892; Law School, University of Minne- sota, 1889-92, LL.B., 1891, LL.M., 1892. T'nmarried. Began practice of law, Jan. 3. 1892. Member of Ramsey County, Minnesota State and American Bar as- sociations. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason; member W. O. W. Clubs: Min- nesota, Minnesota Boat. Office: Gilfillan BIk. Residence: 307 W. 6th St., St. Paul.
DENNIS, Warren Arthur, physician; born at Sharon, Wis., December 5, 1869; son of Jesse and Annie Dennis; edu- cated in public schools of Sharon, grad- uating from high school, 1885; Univer- sity of Wisconsin, 1887-91, degree of B.L .; College of Medicine and Surgery, University of Minnesota, 1893-96, M.D. Interne St. Luke's Hospital, 1905-06, City and County Hospital, St. Paul, 1896-97; post graduate work at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore and Vienna, Austria. Entered upon practice of medicine at St. Paul, 1896. Surgeon 15th Minn. Vol. Inf., at the time of the war with Spain. Mem- ber Minnesota Academy of Medicine, Ramsey County Medical Society, Minne- sota State and American Medical as-
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sociations. Unmarried. Office: Lowry Arcade. Residence: The Angus, St.
Paul.
DENNIS, W. Yale, president Yale Realty Co .; born Norwalk, Huron Co., Ohio, Jan. 10, 1868; son of Lloyd B. and Celestina (Yale) Dennis; educated in public schools and Norwalk High school, graduating with class of 1886; married, Norwalk, Ohio, May 1, 1890, Edith Woodward. Entered service of Motive Department Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry., Sept. 19, 1886, as locomotive fireman; promoted to engineer Dec. 6, 1889; re- signed position March 28, 1898, and came to Minneapolis to asume manage- ment of seven-twelfths the estate of Washington Yale, left to mother, broth- er, sister and himself, thus being forced into real estate business; organized the Yale Realty Co. and Yale Land Co., of both of which he is president, and the Dennis-Mitchell Co., of which he is president and treasurer, through which companies he conducts business in real estate, farm lands, and the manage- ment of office, mercantile and apartment buildings. Served eight years in O. N. G., in Co. G, 5th and 16th Regts. Inde- pendent in politics. Royal Arch Mason, Knight Templar and Shriner; member Royal Arcanum, Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers. Recreations: Automo- biling, fishing. Club: Commercial. Office: 206 S. 4th St. Residence: 2002 Pillsbury Av., Minneapolis.
DENSMORE, Benjamin, Iron works; born in Orleans Co., N. Y., 1831; son of Orrin and Elizabeth ( Fowle) Densmore; educated at Beloit College, Wis .; mar- ried at Cazenovia, N. Y., 1866, to Miss Sarah Greenland. Lived on a farm near Janesville, Wis., 1847-55; came to Red Wing, Minn., 1855, and learned trade of foundryman and machinist; served in War of the Rebellion, 1861-65, as mem- ber of 3rd Minn. Vol. Inf. and as cap- tain of the 4th U. S. Heavy Artillery (colored) ; returned to Red Wing at close of war and assisted in founding the Red Wing Iron Works, which liave been in operation since 1866. Repub- lican. Episcopalian. Address: Red Wing, Minn.
DERBY, George W. W. Mcclellan, major engineer corps, U. S. A .; born at sea; son of Captain George H. Derby, (U. S. A.); entered U. S. Military Acad- emy from Missouri, July 1, 1874; ap- pointed 2nd lieut. of engineers, June 14, 1878; became 1st lieut. Jan. 2, 1881; capt. Dec. 1, 1887. Has been identified with river and harbor improvement work; was chief engineer, 5th Army Corps, Spanish-American War, campaign of Santiago. Member American Society of Civil Engineers. Residence: 213 S. Avon St., St. Paul.
DESMOND, Michael Ambrose, physi- cian; born at Rushford, Minn., Jan. 15,
1878; son of Michael Joseph and Kath- erine (Wimsey) Desmond; graduate Rushford High School; College of Phy- sicians and Surgeons, Chicago, graduat- ing, degree of M.D., 1903. Has been engaged in practice of medicine at Ake- ley, Minn., since July 1, 1906. Member American and Minnesota State Medical associations, Upper Mississippi Medical Society. Unmarried. Address: Akeley,
Minn.
DETWEILER, Herbert B., Secretary and manager The Ron-Fernandez Cigar Co .; born at Doon, Ont., Can., Sept. 21, 1882; son of Joseph S. and Nancy A. (Bricker) Detweiler; educated in public schools of Wolverton, Ont. Began ac- tive career as bookkeeper, Toronto, Can., later residing for three years in London, Ont .; came to Duluth, 1902, and became connected as bookkeeper with The Ron-Fernandez Cigar Co., manufac- turers of high grade cigars, 1903; has been secretary and manager of the com- pany, since Jan. 1, 1904. Secretary Minnesota Cigar Box Co .; president and treasurer Independent Cigar Co. Luth- eran. Mason. Married at Duluth, June
1, 1904, to Miss Catherine Michael.
Recreations: Athletics. Office: 102-104 W. Mich. St. Residence: 1825 Greyso- lon Rd., Duluth.
DEUTSCH, Henry, lawyer; born at Minneapolis, Aug. 28, 1874; son of Jacob and Malchen Amelia (Valfer) Deutsch; graduate Law College, University of Minnesota, degree of LL.B., 1894; Law College, Yale University, degree of LL.M., magna cum laude, 1895. Was admitted to Minnesota bar, 1895. Re- publican. Christian Scientist. Delegate to the Universal Congress of Lawyers and Jurists, St. Louis, 1904; 3d vice president Commercial Law League of America; member American and Min- nesota Bar associations. Mason (32°), K. C. C. H., Scottish Rite Bodies, Shriner; member B. P. O. E., Royal Ar- canum, W. O. W., Maccabees. Married at Philadelphia, 1898, to Miss Grace A. Levi. Club: Commercial (director). Office: New York Life BIdg. Residence: 2705 Fremont Av., S., Minneapolis.
DEVER, Charles S., law, real estate; born at Mabee, Ohio, 1869; son of Frank- lin and Margaret (Slavens) Dever; edu- cated at Ohio Wesleyan University,
1886-87; Denver University, 1888-89;
University of Minnesota, graduating,
1892; Law Department University of Minnesota, graduating, 1893. From the commencement of his active career has been in business alone. Held office of city justice, 1895-96. Club: Commercial. Office: 537 Andrus Bldg. Residence: Minneapolis.
DEVEREUX, W. P., grain dealer; born at Oneida, N. Y., March 16, 1858; son of Patrick J. and Mary (McQuade) Devereux; educated in public schools
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and graduated from Oneida High School, 1876; married at St. Paul, Minn., 1895, to Annette E, daughter of James and Mary King. Partner Markham & Dever- eux, 1882-85, and W. P. Devereux & Co., 1885-90, in grocery and produce business, Oneida, N. Y .; partner in Ken- nedy & Devereux, grain dealers, St. Paul. 1890-92; since 1892 president W. P. Devereux Co. and Devereux Elevator Co. Roman Catholic. Served three years in 35th Separate Co., National Guard, State of New York. Clubs: Min- neapolis, Commercial, Automobile, Twin City Gun, Minnetonka Yacht, Artichoke Lake Gun. Office: Chamber of Com- merce. Residence: 2215 Bryant Av., S., Minneapolis.
DEVLIN, Edward H., clergyman; born in Kenosha Co., Wis., March 9, 1856; son of Peter and Mary (Blaney ) Devlin; educated at St. Thomas College, St. Paul, Minn., and American College, Rome, Italy. Ordained priest of the Roman Catholic Church at Rome, 1895; began ministry in charge of church at New Richland, Minn., Dec., 1895; has been pastor of the Church of St. Augus- tine, Austin, since June, 1896. Member C. O. F. Address: Austin, Minn.
DE WITT, Charles E., furniture; born at New York City, July 12, 1857; son of James R. and Alletta E. (Hedges) De Witt; educated at Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y. Began active career in banking business; located in Duluth, from Montrose, Pa., 1882; connected for a number of years with American Ex- change Bank; was secretary and treas- urer of the L. W. Leithhead Drug Co., 1898-1905; senior partner and president De Witt-Seitz Co. Republican. Presby- terian. Married at Duluth, Oct. 14, 1897, to Miss Ellen M. Hubbard. Clubs: Commercial, Kitchi Gammi. Office: 16- 18 E. Michigan St. Residence: 931 E. 1st St., Duluth, Minn.
DEVITT, Thomas E., postmaster; born at Clinton, Mass., Sept. 30, 1852; son of Anthony and Sara (Mullin) De- vitt; came to Minnesota with parents in 1855; attended country school, Dakota Co. Reared on a farm; began at 20 to learn the carpenter's trade which he followed for 20 years; was appointed postmaster at Rosemont in 1893, and still continues in that position. Married at Rosemont, Feb. 26, 1878, to Miss Ellen Hyland. Address: Rosemont, Minn.
DE WOLF, Daniel French, grain mer- chant; born at Bridgeport. Oneida Co., N. Y., Jan. 22, 1863; son of Henry Hunt- ington and Melissa E. (French) De Wolf; educated in public schools of In- dianapolis, Ind .; married
at Indian- apolis, Dec. 25th, 1885, to Jessica Whit- ridge. Came to Minnesota and began business career with the firm of J. A. Closser & Co., 1884; treasurer W. P.
Devereux & Co .. wholesale grain, since 1902. Member Chamber of Commerce. Office: Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Minneapolis. Residence: 654 Hague Av., St. Paul.
DEUEL, Harry Janies, real estate; born at Hartford, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1860; son of James H. and Nancy L. (Emer- son) Deuel; educated in public schools of Union County, Iowa, and Afton (Iowa) High School; married at Afton, Jowa, Oct. 10, 1883, to Myrtle L. Mouser. Began business career as telegraph operator Burlington Ry., 1878, continu- ing until 1882; was clerk in Bank of Creston, Creston, Iowa, 1882-84; with Lombard Investment Co., 1884-93; as manager at Larned, Kansas, 1885-88, and manager for Minnesota and Wis- consin, at St. Paul, 1888-93; since 1893 in business with Freedrick L. Bayard, at St. Paul, in firm of Bayard & Deuel, real estate and financial agents. Repub- lican .. Club: St. Paul Chess and Whist. Office: Pioneer Press Bldg. Residence: 909 Iglehart St., St. Paul.
DICK, Philip, retail clothing; born in Germany, 1847; son of Wilhelm and Elizabeth (Kraus) Dick; educated in public schools of Germany; came to America, 1866, and to Minnesota, 1870; married at Mankato, Minn., 1870, to Louise Hoefer. Clerked in
clothing store 4 years before locating in St. Peter, in 1870; has been engaged in re- tail clothing business since 1870. County commissioner 2 years, member school board and library board and is now in his tenth term as mayor of St. Peter. Republican. Member Masonic order, I. O. O. F. Address: St. Peter Minn.
DICKERMAN, Charles Kent, secre- tary and treasurer Dickerman Invest- ment Co .; born at Decorah, Ia., Sept. 23, 1877; son of Charles E. and Eliza- beth Kent (Greene) Dickerman; came to St. Paul with parents, 1887; educated in St. Paul High School and University of Minnesota. Began active career at Duluth, in employ of Hurd Refrigerator Co., and is now secretary and treasurer of the Dickerman Investment Co. Re- publican. Member Episcopal Church. Married at Minneapolis, 1902, to Miss Mabel Stone. Club: Commercial. Recrea- tions: Tennis, rowing, etc. Office: New York Life Bldg. Residence: 1092 Laurel Av., St. Paul.
DICKEY, Alfred Emil, lawyer; born at Crawfordsville, Ind., June 15, 1873; son of Alfred Dickey; educated in pub- lic schools, Crawfordsville, Ind., "and Jamestown, N. D., Stanford University, De Pauw University, degree of A.B., from latter, 1894, Indiana Law School, degree of LL.B., 1896. Engaged in prac- tice of law at Indianapolis 1896-1903; editor Forum, 1899-1901; vice president Wells & Dickey Co., investments, bank- ers, farm lands, etc., Jamestown, N. D .;
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1901-1905, holding same position, at Minneapolis, since 1905; and also advi- sory counsel for the company. Repub- lican. Scottish Rite Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner; member Phi Kappa Psi, Delta Chi and Phi Beta Kappa. Mar- ried at Noblesville, Ind., 1902, to Miss June Clarke. Clubs: Minneapolis, La- fayette, University (Indiana). Recrea- tion: Travel. Office: Security Bank Bldg. Residence: Plaza Hotel, Minne- apolis.
DICKEY, Courtland Nay, printing and book binding; born in Jefferson Co., Ind., Jan. 1, 1855; son of Joel and Mary R. (Meek) Dickey; educated in graded schools at Madison, Ind .; unmarried. Began business career Jan., 1878, at Marysville, Calif. Came to Minnesota, 1883; was clerk of district court, Hen- nepin Co., 1893-1905; secretary and treasurer of Crawford-Dickey Co., since April, 1905. Republican. Member Ma- sonic order, Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. E. Club: Commercial. Office: 500-511 2nd Av., S. Residence: 2400 Park Av., Minneapolis.
DICKEY, Joel Mark, lawyer; born at Hanover, Ind., Nov. 28, 1864; son of Joel and Sarah (Arbuckle) Dickey; edu- cated in public schools of Madison, Ind .; public and high schools of Marysville, Calif .; Buchtel College, Akron, O .; Col- lege of Law, University of Minnesota, graduating, degree of LL.B., 1895. Mar- ried at Minneapolis, June 1, 1892, to Miss Bessie B. Sparks. Began in prac- tice of law at St. Paul, June, 1895, in U. S. attorney's office, and has been as- sistant U. S. attorney since Oct., 1895. Republican. Universalist. Member Ma- sonic order. Recreations: Outing vaca- tions and fishing. Office: P. O. Bldg. Residence: 530 Ashland Av., St. Paul.
DICKINSON, Charles Henry, mer- chant; born at Attica, N. Y., Sept. 6, 1868; son of Samuel R. and Nettie C. (Rowley) Dickinson; educated at high school, Sharon, Wis., 1885. Began active career as a pharmacist with Dr. D. G. Morris, Sharon, 1888; with Mr. R. J. Sarasy, Grand Rapids, Minn., 1894; phar- macist for Itasca Mercantile Co., Grand Rapids, 1895; general manager Itasca Mercantile Co., since 1902. Secretary Public Library Board. Married at Shar- on, Wis., 1895, to Miss Annette V. Dan- iels. Club: Commercial (secretary). Ad- dress: Grand Rapids, Minn.
DICKINSON, Horace Danforth, jurist; born at Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., July 25, 1866; son of William and Margaret Jane (Thompson) Dickinson; came to Minnesota as a boy and was educated in the district school, Minne- apolis public schools and College of Law, Minnesota State University, de- gree of LL.B .; married in New York City, April 28, 1898, to Marian E. Rice. Entered law profession, 1890; was as-
sistant city attorney of Minneapolis, 1897-1901; judge, of the municipal court, 1901-05; became judge of the district court, 1905, a position he now holds. Member of Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar associations. Republican. Member Masonic Order,
Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Club: Com-
mercial. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: Court House. Residence: 22 W. Grant St., Minneapolis.
DICKINSON, Justin Levi, clothing; born at Syracuse, N. Y., March 3, 1860; son of Luther F. and Cornelia E. (Par- sons) Dickinson; came to Minnesota in 1870; educated in public schools of Ex- celsior, Minn. Lived in Excelsior until 1885; was engaged in clothing business in Minneapolis, 1885-95; has been with the Model Clothing House Co., since 1902 and is secretary of the company. Republican. Methodist. Member Ma- sonic order, M. W. A., A. O. U. W. Mar- ried at Excelsior, 1882, to Miss Eliza Waite. Office: 305 Nicollet Av. Resi- dence: 2411 Pleasant Av., Minneapolis. DICKMAN, Jacob H., banking busi- ness; born in South Russia, April 11. 1874; son of Henry and Elizabeth (Nickel) Dickman; educated in public schools and private German schools. Came to America, 1875; entered bank- ing business, Nov. 21, 1893; now cashier State Bank of Mountain Lake; presi- dent State Bank of Darfur, Northroad Milling Co .; secretary and treasurer North Star Telephone Co. Republican. Mennonite. Married at Mountain Lake, Minn., Jan. 18, 1904, to Miss Kathryn Janzen. Recreations: Fishing and other outdoor sports. Address: Mountain
Lake, Minn.
DICKMAN, Lester A., physician; born at Westgate, Ia., Feb. 2, 1877; educated in public schools of Westgate; Western College, Toledo, Ia., 1894-97; University of Minnesota, College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating, degree of M.D., 1901. Practiced at Holland, Minn., 1901- 05; has been located at Lismore since June 1, 1905. Member Minnesota State Medical Association, Nobles County and Southwest Minnesota Medical societies. Republican. Married at Holland, Minn., Dec. 23, 1902, to Miss Stella Minet. Ad- dress: Lismore, Minn.
DICKSON, Frederick Newberry; law- yer: born at Northfield, Minn., May 15, 1863; son of John N. and Mary (Mason) Dickson; graduated at Carlton College, Northfield, degree of B.A., June, 1885; be- gan practice of law at St. Paul, 1886. Member of Ramsey County and Minne- sota State Bar associations. Makes specialty of real estate law. Married at Chicago, Ill., June 1, 1899, to Alice M. Strong. Recreations: Fishing and La- crosse. Club: Commercial. Office:
Globe Bldg. Residence: 530 Portland Av., St. Paul.
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DICKSON, Walter E., banking; born in Brown Co., Minn., June 12, 1880; son of James and Francis ( Patterson) Dick- son; educated in country schools and at. Springfield (Minn.) High School. Taught school three terms; began in banking business, April 1, 1899; cashier and di- rector State Bank of Parkers Prairie. Married. Address: Parkers Prairie, Minn.
DIETZE, John, president Park Brew- ing Co .; born in Cleveland, O., 1855; edu- cated in public schools. For a number of years was employed in wholesale grocery business in Chicago; came to Winona, 1882; assisted in organizing the Park Brewing Co., 1903, and has since been president of the company. Was alderman for 4 years; member board of park commissioners. Member B. P. O. E., I. O. O. F., Druids. Clubs: Arling- ton, Chicago Athletic (Chicago). Recrea- tion: Automobiling. Address: Winona, Minn.
DIGHT, John Henry, banking; born in Canada; educated in public schools. Has been engaged in banking since the be- ginning of his entire business career and has been cashier of the First Na- tional Bank of Duluth, since 1889. Ma- son. Married. Clubs: Kitchi Gammi, Commercial. Office: First Nat. Bank of Duluth. Residence: 2109 E. Superior St., Duluth.
DILL, Franklin, lawyer; born, Todd Co., Minn., Oct. 19, 1875; educated in high school, Long Prairie, Minn .; Ham- line University, St. Paul, degree of Ph.B .; Department of Law, Georgetown University, Washington, D. C., graduat- ing, 1905; married at Kellyville, Tex., June 13, 1906, to Miss Della Shackel- ford. Began practice of law, as mem- ber of the firm of Stevens, Drill, Downey & Drill, which continues. Republican. Methodist. Club: Commercial. Recrea-
tion: Baseball. Office: 610-611 New York Life Bldg. Residence: 159 Mina Av., St. Paul.
DILLE, John Ichabod, lawyer; born at Huntington, Ind., Nov. 18, 1857; son of Ichabod and Rebecca (Havens) Dille; graduate of University of Indiana, 1877; married at Huntington, Ind., 1877, to Miss Mary J. Mohn. Engaged in prac- tice of law at Huntington until 1889; was attorney for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry., for Oklahoma and Indian Ty., 1891-98; assistant attorney for same company for Iowa, So. Dakota and Minnesota, 1898-1905; has been gen- eral attorney for the Minneapolis & St. Louis, Iowa Central and the Des Moines & Fort Dodge Ry. companies, with headquarters at Minneapolis, since Sept. 1, 1905. Dean Highland Park Law School, Des Moines, Ia., 1898-1902, in- clusive. Member of Knights of Pythias (past grand chancellor and past supreme representative). Clubs: Minikahda and
Bryn Mawr, Golf, Country Club (Des Moines). Recreation: Golf. Office : Guaranty Bldg. Residence: 321 Clifton Av., Minneapolis.
DIMMITT, Frank W., physician; born at Cambridge, Ill., Aug. 25, 1859; son of Dr. James P. and Nancy L. (Whitenack) Dimmitt; educated in high school of Clinton, Mo., at University of Missouri and Rush Medical College, Chicago, graduating, 1881; post graduate Medical School, Chicago. Has been engaged in the practice of medicine since 1881; at Red Wing since 1893. Baptist. Mem- ber Goodhue County Medical Society and American and Minnesota State Medical associations. Member 9th International Medical Congress, 1887. Member I. O. O. F. Married, at Red Wing, 1899, to Miss Jennie E. Sterling. Address: Red Wing, Minn.
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