History of Dakota Territory, volume V, Part 18

Author: Kingsbury, George Washington, 1837-; Smith, George Martin, 1847-1920
Publication date: 1915
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : S.J. Clarke Publishing Company
Number of Pages: 1262

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Junius N. Manley was educated in the country schools of northwestern Iowa and during his boyhood and youth assisted his father with the work of the home farm. Upon reaching mature years he continued to follow the occupation to which he had been reared and gave his attention to farming until 1901, when he removed to Milbank, South Dakota, and became the proprietor of a livery business, which he still owns, although he now gives the greater part of his time and attention to his duties as sheriff. Although Grant county is republican by about four to one he was elected sheriff by a good majority, which is an eloquent tribute to his personal popularity and the confidence which the people of the county have in his ability and integrity. He has served in the office but a comparatively short time but has already proved his fitness for the position which he fills.

Mr. Manley was married in 1892 to Miss Minnie Hinz, who was born in Iowa, where her marriage occurred. They have two children: Forrest, who is serving as deputy sheriff; and Lloyd, who is a student in the State University.

Mr. Manley is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and has served through all of the chairs. He has always been active in local political affairs, being one of the effective workers in the ranks of the democratic party. In all that he does he is alert and energetic and his enterprise and good business ability are the qualities which have made possible his success as he began his independent business career without capital and without the aid of influential friends.

JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, M. D.

Dr. Joseph Schwartz, physician and surgeon, has carefully prepared for his chosen profession and is now not only in private practice but is also acting as physician of the state penitentiary at Sioux Falls. Humanity has spoken in reference to the treatment of criminals and neglect and abuse have given way to physical and moral care for those who have broken the laws of the land combined with effort to awaken such principles of man-

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hood as generally tell for good citizenship after liberation. Dr. Schwartz in his professional capacity is rendering valuable service to the state and also has a good private practice in Sioux Falls.

He was born in Bern, Switzerland, in 1864, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Aebi) Schwartz, the former an Austrian by birth. He enjoyed the advantages of good schools in his native land, pursuing a high-school course ere coming to the new world. It was in 1883 that he crossed the Atlantic and established liis home in Washington county, lowa. He became a student in the Iowa State University where he pursued the medical conrse until graduated with the class of 1893. Not content with the knowledge thus acquired, he has since taken post-graduate work in Vienna and in his native city of Bern and has always remained a wide reader of professional literature, thus keeping in touch with the advanced thought and methods of the day. Following his graduation in 1893 he located at Hartford, South Dakota, where he practiced for fifteen years, or until 1908, when he removed to Sioux Falls, where he has now made his home for about seven years. It was not long before he secured a good practice there which is further supplemented by his service as physician of the state penitentiary.

On the 11th of September, 1898, in Washington, Iowa, Dr. Schwartz was united in mar- riage to Miss Grace Armacost and to them have been born three daughters: Esther E., Isabelle and Margaret. He has attained high rank in Masonry, being a Knight Templar, a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine. He is also connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, with the Modern Woodmen of America, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Dacotah Club.

In his political views Dr. Schwartz is a republican of the progressive type. In fact, progress may well be termed the keynote of his character, whether in relation to municipal or federal government, to his professional duties or to any other vital interest of life.

HENRY P. WILL.

Henry P. Will, banker and capitalist, is associated with the Wessington Springs State Bank as its vice president. He was born in Clayton county, lowa, June 12, 1862, a son of James Will, a native of Scotland, who came to the United States in 1858. He settled in Massachusetts and in 1862 removed to Clayton county, Iowa, where he took up his ahode upon a farm, to which he devoted his attention for a number of years, hut eventually removed to Aurelia, Iowa, where his death occurred. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Margaret Gay, was a native of Scotland and is also deceased.

Henry P. Will is the sixth in a family of thirteen children. His educational advan- tages were limited to the opportunities afforded in the district schools and he attended those but a comparatively brief time. He remained upon the homestead farm until his twenty-second year, and in 1883 he left Iowa on horseback, the horse which he rode being almost his sole possession. Traveling northward, he became a resident of Jeranld connty, Dakota territory, settling on land that is still a part of his extensive ranch properties. He was ambitious and industrious, and by judicious management and foresight he has added to his original quarter section until he is today the owner of eight thousand acres of the finest stock and farm lands to be found in central South Dakota, having large holdings in Jerauld, Hand, Harding and Buffalo counties. His business interests along that line have been most carefully and systematically managed. He has developed his farm according to progressive, modern methods and has raised stock in large numbers, He also became interested in the Wessington Springs State Bank in 1907 as a stockholder and director and later was chosen vice president.

On December 24, 1889, Mr. Will was married to Miss Laura A. Hanebuth, a daughter of August E. Hanebuth, a pioneer resident of Jerauld county, and to them have been born four children, Lester Kyle, Zaida Muriel, Anna Lucile, and Henry Bernard.

Mr. Will is a republican where national issues are involved, but casts an independent local ballot, regarding only the fitness of the candidate for the office which he seeks. His religions belief is that of the Methodist church. He is serving as one of the trustees in the church in which he has membership, contributes generously to its support and liberally

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aids in the work of its various charities. He is truly a self-made man, for he came to this state with no capital save a keen business sense and laudable ambition. He felt that it would be a wise course to make investment in farm and ranch lands and he has kept adding to his holdings, for he realized the state's possibilities and has done much to develop the counties in which his properties lie. His commendable course may well serve as an example to others, showing what may be accomplished when energy, industry and integrity go hand in hand.

WALLACE E. PURDY.

Wallace E. Purdy is the youngest member of the law firm of Hall, Alexander & Purdy, one of the strongest firms practicing at the bar of Brookings. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, February 3, 1883, his parents being George E. and Rhoda C. (Wallace) Purdy. His ancestry in the paternal line can be traced back in the state of New York to the eighteenth century. The great-great-grandfather, David Purdy, was born at North Castle, New York, in 1791, but of his father the family has no record. The mother's people-the Wallaces-came to North America about two generations ago, settling in Canada and thence drifting over into the United States, settling in Ohio. The father met and married his life's helpmate in Brooklyn, where she was visiting a sister, having gone to that city from her home in Cleveland, Ohio. In October, 1889, George E. Purdy came to South Dakota and settled in Brookings, where for the past ten years he has been the custodian of the buildings at the State College.

Wallace E. Purdy was a little lad of but six years at the time of the arrival in this state. He at once entered the public schools and when he had mastered the course of instruction therein taught he entered the South Dakota State College at Brookings. Imme- diately following the completion of his studies he took up the study of law in 1902 in the office of Cheever & Cheever, of Brookings, and in October, 1906, he was admitted to the South Dakota bar. He then entered upon the practice of his profession and a year later became a member of the law firm of Hall, Alexander & Purdy, one of the leading law firms of eastern South Dakota. He is a young man of ambition and energy, quali- ties which are as requisite in law practice as in commercial or industrial lines. He was elected to the office of state's attorney of Brookings county in November, 1914.

In 1907 Mr. Purdy was united in marriage to Miss Lola C. La Grave, of Faribault, Minnesota, and to this marriage has been born a daughter, Helen Jean. Mr. Purdy is a member of Brookings Lodge, No. 24, A. F. & A. M., and also of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Improved Order of Red Men and the Brookings Commercial Club. He likewise has membership with the Baptist church, while his wife is an Episcopalian. They are a well known and popular young couple of the city and the number of their friends attests the attractiveness of their social qualities and of their warm-hearted hospitality.

MARTIN T. AUSTIN.

Martin T. Austin, an agriculturist residing in Taopi township, Minnehaha county, is widely recognized as one of the well known, esteemed and representative citizens of his community. His birth occurred in Iowa on the 12th of January, 1865, his parents being Thomas and Esther Austin, who came to this state in 1885. The father, who followed farming throughout his active business career, died February 18, 1915, at the venerable age of ninety-five years, wbile the mother has reached the age of ninety-one. She is well known and highly regarded in the community which has now been her home for three decades.

Martin T. Austin attended the public schools in the acquirement of an education, but his advantages in this direction were very limited, for he and his three brothers were obliged to provide for their own support early in life. However, he studied diligently when opportunity offered and thus secured a good practical education. Previous to his

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removal to South Dakota he was engaged in farming in Minnesota for a time. In 1885, when a young man of twenty, he came to this state, purchasing and locating on a quarter section of land which he cultivated for seven years. On the expiration of that period he removed to Baltic, Minnehaha county, and for two years was employed as clerk in a farmers' cooperative store. Subsequently he again turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, buying a tract of school land in the first year that such property was offered for sale. He later spent three and a half years in Tennessee, and in 1901 returned to South Dakota, purchasing the farm which he had disposed of in 1898. Mr. Austin had sold the property for eighteen hundred dollars, and paid thirty-six hundred dollars for it on again taking possession. He has retained the place to the present time, but rents the land and devotes his attention to threshing. Success has attended his undertakings, and he is numbered among the substantial and enterprising citizens of his community.

On the 3d of January, 1885, Mr. Austin was united in marriage to Miss Annie Johnson, a daughter of John Johnson. He is a republican in politics, has been a nominee for the legislature and has ahly served in a number of township offices. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. He is well known in Minnehaha county, and in all of his dealings with his fellowmen has demonstrated his right to their regard and confidence.

EDWARD ROGERS.

Edward Rogers, of Custer, Custer county, South Dakota, is one of the prominent business men of his locality as he is interested in a number of valuable mines, owns real estate and also gives considerable attention to the raising of sheep. A native of Devonshire, England, he was born on the 14th of May, 1844, a son of Edward and Elizabeth (Sprague) Rogers, both likewise natives of that county. The father, who was a mine superintendent, remained a life-long resident of his native land and was highly esteemed by those who knew him. Both he and his wife passed away in England.

Edward Rogers, who is the third in order of birth in a family of seven children, attended school in Devonshire and also in Wales. His educational opportunities were very limited as he never attended school after he was eight years of age, but he has studied privately and, as he has a naturally keen and retentive mind, is today a well informed man. He is also exceptionally good as a speller and mathematician and is, moreover, an unusually fine penman. On leaving school he went into the mines and continued to engage in that line of work until he emigrated to the United States. He landed in New York city and immediately made his way to Pennsylvania, where he worked in the mines for a short time. He next went to Virginia City, Nevada, and for about two years was employed in the mines there, in which, owing to peculiar local conditions, the heat is so intense that it is impossible for the miners to work in them for more than a few hours at a time. In 1876 he came to the Black Hills from Grass Valley, California, where he had been employed in mines. He trav- eled by rail to Cheyenne and then walked the greater part of the distance to Custer. For about two years he was employed in the mines at Deadwood. At the end of that time he made his way to Hill City and engaged in prospecting in that region, locating the Grizzly Bear mine in company with a Mr. Cook. They developed and worked that property for ten years and when they sold out Mr. Rogers removed to Custer and began prospecting in that vicinity. He discovered the Matteen tin mine, near Hill City, and after three years disposed of his share-a third interest in the mine-for ten thousand dollars. He also dis- covered the Darwin tin mine, where the tin boulder was found, which he sold for ten thousand dollars and which was shipped to England. He is at present associated with William Tarrant, of Custer, and they are operating the Baker and Empire mines, which they will patent this year, and they also own a number of other prospects. Mr. Rogers like- wise has a large number of sheep, which he has leased to others for a specified sum for a year. In addition to mining property which he owns individually he holds title to a tract of land in the vicinity of Custer and has thirty-six lots in that city and a number of busi- ness and residence properties there.

Mr. Rogers was married on the 18th of July, 1889, to Miss Julia Martin, who was born at Painesville, Ohio. Her parents, William and Margaret (Green) Martin, were born in

EDWARD ROGERS

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Ireland, the father in Tullamore, Kings county, on the 8th of February, 1808, and the mother in County Cavan, April 11, 1835. They were married in Painesville, Ohio, and after residing there for about three years removed to a farm in that state, where the father gave his atten- tion to agricultural pursuits for some time. When Mrs. Rogers was but four years of age her father met with a serious accident and was unable to do much work thereafter. He passed away in 1893 and her mother died in 1890. To their union were born seven children, of whom she is the second. Her father had been previously married and had five children by his first wife, who died on the voyage from Ireland to the United States. Mrs. Rogers was educated at Flint, Michigan. By her marriage she has become the mother of three chil- dren, two of whom died in infancy. Edward Cook, who was born on the 4th of October, 1892, attended Colorado College at Colorado Springs in 1913 and is now a student in the University of Nebraska, preparing for the legal profession.

Mr. Rogers is a republican with independent tendencies but has never taken an active part in political affairs, having been too much occupied with his individual interests. How- ever, he has served acceptably upon the town board. Fraternally his allegiance is given to the Masonic order, in which he has taken the thirty-second degree in the Scottish Rite and has crossed the sands of the desert with the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Owls. He has won financial independence and has also gained the goodwill and high regard of his fellow citizens as his outstanding characteristics are such as invariably command respect.

HENRY MARTY.

Henry Marty, the energetic and capable cashier of the Peoples National Bank of Hot Springs, is of eastern birth, born in the vicinity of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, August 24, 1862, a son of John C. and Katherine (Marty) Marty. Both were born in Switzerland, but their marriage occurred in Norway, whence they emigrated to the United States in 1856, locating in Massachusetts near the line separating that state from Rhode Island. They subsequently became residents of the latter state. The father was a carpenter by trade, but during his later life confined his attention almost exclusively to farming. In 1867 he removed with his family to Clay county, Kansas, where he is still living at the advanced age of eighty-seven years, having survived his wife since 1911.

Henry Marty was the second in order of birth in a family of five children, and during his boyhood days devoted the usual amount of time to acquiring an education, attending the Clay county district school. When seventeen years of age he removed from Kansas to Fall River county, Dakota territory, and became a cowboy, so continuing until 1889. He then went to Hot Springs and for a number of years engaged in mercantile business. In 1903 he was elected county auditor, and was reelected, serving in all for four years. Upon leaving that office he engaged in the insurance business, but in 1908 aided in organ- izing the Peoples National Bank and became the assistant cashier of that institution. He proved so capable a bank official that in March, 1909, he was made cashier and has since served in that capacity to the satisfaction of the stockholders, directors and general public. He is naturally methodical, has a good understanding of banking conditions and principles and has excellent judgment in financial matters. The affairs of the bank are in an excellent condition and its cashier is considered one of the leaders in financial circles in Hot Springs. He is also connected with the firm of Parks & Marty, who are engaged in the real-estate business, specializing in the buying and selling of farm lands.

Mr. Marty was married August 23, 1885, to Miss Mary Petty, a native of Sarpy county, Nebraska, and a daughter of Edmund and Jane (Coleman) Petty, both of whom were born in Canada. However they emigrated to Nebraska in early life and there the father owned land which he cultivated until he came to Dakota territory in the spring of 1880. He first located on Centennial Prairie, near Deadwood. and there engaged in the stock business for a year, at the end of which time he removed to Hot Springs. He con- tinued to deal in stock and was very successful in that occupation. For two terms he was the sheriff of the county and his fearless discharge of his duties won him high com- mendation. He passed away in December, 1904, and is survived by his widow, who still

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resides in South Dakota. Mrs. Marty is the eldest of their six children. To Mr. and Mrs. Marty have been born ten children: Henry E., who resides about eighteen miles southwest of Hot Springs, where he owns a stock ranch; George, who is living in Hot Springs and is engaged in the transfer business; Roy, who is a stockman living near Henry; Harry, of Hot Springs, who is living at home and is in the mercantile business; Mary, a high school student; and Martha, Edith, Artemus, Donald and Katherine, all attending school. Mr. Marty is a democrat and is at present serving as school treasurer. Aside from his service as county auditor, he has held other office, as he was a member of the first city council. He is a member of the Elks lodge at Rapid City and his attractive social qualities have won him many warm friends, while his unquestioned probity and business ability have gained him the respect of all who have had dealings with him.

ELI THOMAS.

Eli Thomas has since September, 1903, been engaged in the publication of the Armour Chronicle-Tribune, which is one of the leading weekly papers of the southern section of the state. A native of England, he was born in Churchstanton, Devonshire, January 24, 1867, and is a son of John and Mary Ann (Whitefield) Thomas. His education was acquired in schools of his native country and there he learned the carpenter's trade. He was twenty- four years of age when he left England and sought a home in the new world, making his way in 1891 to Howard, South Dakota, where for ten years he engaged in carpentering. On the expiration of that period, however, he became identified with journalism and has since been active in that field. It was in 1901 that he purchased the Howard Democrat, a weekly paper which he continued to edit and publish for eighteen months. In September, 1903, he purchased the Armour Chronicle-Tribune, which he has now owned and published for twelve years. He keeps in touch with that progress which has characterized newspaper publication in the last few years and has made the Chronicle-Tribune one of the leading weekly papers of the southern part of the state. He is well known in newspaper circles and enjoys the highest respect of colleagues and contemporaries.

On the 3d of October, 1891, Mr. Thomas was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Dunbar, her parents being Robert and Betsy Dunbar, natives of Wellington, Somerset, England. In his political views Mr. Thomas is a republican and supports the principles of that party through the columns of his paper. He is well known in fraternal connections, holding mem- bership in Arcania Lodge, No. 97, F. & A. M .; Yankton Consistory, S. P. R. S .; El Riad Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Sioux Falls; the Knights of Pythias lodge; and the Modern Woodmen camp. His loyalty to the teachings of these organizations has made him one of their valued representatives and the spirit of helpfulness which constitutes the basic element in each finds expression in his life. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to come to the new world. He brought with him no false ideas that success was to be had for the asking and, basing his advancement upon energy, close application and persistency of purpose, he has steadily worked his way upward.

SHERMAN LULL, M. D.

Dr. Sherman Lull, a successful medical practitioner of Summit, has continuously followed his profession in this state during the past twenty-three years. His birth occurred in Winterset, Iowa, on the 29th of September, 1865, his parents being T. S. and Sarah (Howard) Lull, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The father went to Iowa in an early day, and there spent the remainder of his life, devoting his attention to general agricultural pursuits with gratifying and well merited success, so that he was enabled to spend his last days in honorable retirement. He gave his political allegiance to the repub- lican party and held a number of township offices, ably discharging the duties devolving upon him. His religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Baptist church, while his wife belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church. He was twice married, his

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first union being with Miss Elizabeth Sterman, whom he wedded in Ohio and by whom he had four children. The eldest son served as a soldier in the Civil war. For his second wife T. S. Lull chose Miss Sarah Howard, by whom he had six children, as follows: Mrs. Amanda Misseldine, who is a widow residing in Des Moines, lowa, and two of whose sons are practicing attorneys of that city; Norman, a machinist living in Iowa; Leonard, who follows farming in Iowa; Converse, an agriculturist of Minnesota; Sherman, of this review; and Mrs. Levi Farris, whose husband is an agriculturist of Iowa.

Sherman Lull began his education in the country schools and continued his studies in the Dexter Normal School at Dexter, Iowa. Subsequently he followed the profession of teaching for five terms, and while thus engaged began the study of medicine, later enter- ing the Ensworth Central Medical College of St. Joseph, Missouri, from which institution he was graduated in 1892. He then came to South Dakota, locating for practice in Vienna, Clark county, where he remained for three years and at the end of that time, in 1895, opened an office at Summit. Three years later, however, he removed to Webster, where he remained in practice for six years, while the following four years were spent in the work of his profession at Waubay. On the expiration of that period he returned to Summit and has there remained continuously to the present time, enjoying an extensive and gratifying practice that has come in recognition of his skill and ability as demon- strated in the snecessful treatment of many patients. He belongs to the Aberdeen District Medical Society, acts as superintendent of the Roberts county board of health and also serves as examiner for a number of fraternal insurance orders.

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History of Dakota Territory, volume V, Part 18

Author: Kingsbury, George Washington, 1837-; Smith, George Martin, 1847-1920 Publication date: 1915 Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : S.J. Clarke Publishing Company Number of Pages: 1262

Author: Kingsbury, George Washington, 1837-; Smith, George Martin, 1847-1920
Publication date: 1915
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : S.J. Clarke Publishing Company
Number of Pages: 1262