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Mr. Pannier is vice-president of the Salt Lake Stamp com- pany, and is engaged actively in that big concern's engraving department. He is a member of Salt Lake aerie No. 67, Fra- ternal Order of Eagles; of Heptasophs Morehead conclave No. 82, German Turnverein; and is assistant instructor in Haru Gari lodge. He is a member also of the Manufacturers' asso- ciation of Utah, and of the Iowa State Traveling Men's associa- tion. His place of business is at 65 West Broadway, Salt Lake.
Mr. Pannier is an earnest advocate of the political prin- ciples taught by the Progressive party, and is an admirer of the personality and policies of Theodore Roosevelt. He has sought no political office, but has been one of the most active workers, in a quiet way, in the Progressive party in Utah. His circle of influence is large in both business and politics, and his counsel is valued by his friends and associates.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
DENNIS ALPHONSUS SMYTH
YPIFYING in the broadest sense the appellation, "a self-made man," Dennis A. Smyth, proprietor of the European Hotel, 242 Twenty-fifth street, Ogden, Utah, represents today what may be accomplished by the immigrant coming to these shores with the foun- dation of frugality, integrity, and a high personal moral and business sense combined, the qualities for which Mr. Smyth has been noted since his advent in Utah in January, 1890.
The details of the rise in life of Mr. Smyth, if itemized, would be comparatively devoid of any semblance of fiction, for his position today as one of the leading citizens of the second city of Utah is due primarily to hard work and the possession of that faculty commonly denominated "an eye for the future," which enabled him to look forward and take advantage of opportu- nities to make for himself.
Born in Bally Hally, County Caven, Ireland, December 23, 1859, his parents were Andrew Smyth and Margaret Smyth. He emigrated to Scotland at an early age, thence coming to Amer- ica. Beginning life in this country on the lowliest plane, that of a section hand on the railroad, the brains and energy of the young Irishman carried him up the ladder until he became a locomotive engineer, in which capacity he served for several years with the Union Pacific.
Becoming dissatisfied with working for wages, however, he entered business for himself, and today, in addition to owning the European Hotel, he is president of the D. A. Smyth Invest- ment Co .; director in the Commercial National Bank ; vice-presi- dent of the J. P. O'Neill Construction company; vice-president of the Intermountain Land & Live Stock company; prominently identified with the Pingree National Bank, and formerly one of the directorate of the Portland Cement company at Devil's Slide, Utah, of which latter corporation he was one of the pro- moters. He also is president of the Intermountain Fair Asso- ciation.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
E. P. WEAVER
HE Globe Service company, of which E. P. Weaver is the president, represents a system of efficiency covering all branches of industry. It is an effective and practical means of eliminating all conditions in- terfering in any way with the successful and continu- ous operation of factories, mines, smelters, railroads, etc. Its president and originator has spent a life time in the study of the labor question and industrial problems.
Mr. Weaver is a firm believer in the fact that true efficiency begins with the Human Element-the re-establishment of per- sonal touch between the executive heads of a concern and the workers-which invariably insures an uninterrupted and there- fore maximum production. The Globe Inspection Service takes the position that employers, by giving the human element the same consideration as is given the machinery or other plant equipment, succeeds best in eliminating friction and restoring confidence.
This service, as Mr. Weaver firmly thinks, is invaluable to the employer, as it insures freedom from labor worries, and, as a result of increased efficiency, more than takes care of service charges. The company issues what is known as the Busy Man's Digest, a weekly paper reflecting briefly the trend of business throughout the country, keeping its clients closely informed and in touch with the business world. In other words, a reliable guide to the progressive business man.
The company has offices in Salt Lake City, Denver, Colorado, and in San Francisco, Cal.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
FREDERICK CHARLES CRABBE
NE of the most successful of the younger business men C of the city; one of the best athletes of the intermoun- tain country and known in all sections of the United States as an advocate of clean sport, Fred C. Crabbe is probably one of the best known of Salt Lake City residents. Since his graduation in 1909 from the L. D. S. university, he has been connected with the A. H. Crabbe Company and is now secretary of that organization. He finds time from his business duties to keep up his athletic training, and frequently appears in exhibition wrestling bouts before fra- ternal and political organizations. In addition, Mr. Crabbe has promoted some of the premier sporting events of the past sev- eral years and several world's championship titles have been won and lost in bouts given under his direction.
Mr. Chabbe early showed prowess in athletics and has an extensive collection of medals. In 1909 he won the 115-pound Northwestern wrestling championship in a tournament at Seattle; in 1910 he won the Rocky Mountain title in both the 115 and 125 pound classes, and has five Utah championships to his credit-the 125-pound title in 1908, 115-pound in 1909 and 1910, and the 125-pound honor in 1911 and 1912.
Devotion to athletics, however, has not interfered with Mr. Crabbe's business pursuits and he is regarded as one of the most progressive of the younger business men. He is the son of Albert Henry Crabbe and Edith Hocking Crabbe, both of whom were born in Salt Lake City, where the subject of this sketch saw the light of day July 18, 1892. He was married recently to Miss Grace Burrell.
Mr. Crabbe is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the Woodmen of the World. His residence in Salt Lake City is at 824 East Second South street.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
HERSCHEL BULLEN
ERSCHEL BULLEN believes that in making two stalks of wheat grow where one grew before he is doing a real service to the state of which he is native. As secretary of the Promontory-Cnrlew Land com- pany he is identified with the campaign to induce farmers to settle on the rich lands along Promontory Point.
Mr. Bullen was born in Richmond, Cache county, November 13, 1870, the son of Herschel Bullen and Emma Gibbs Bullen. The father left New York in the ship "Brooklyn," February 4, 1846, with 235 aboard, and rounded Cape Horn, arriving in Honolulu June 25, with the ship in bad shape. He arrived in Yerba Buena, now San Francisco, July 29, 1846. He came to Salt Lake City later and finally settled in Cache valley.
Herschel Bullen is editor of the Logan Republican, and his pen often has been wielded in promulgation and defense of Republican principles. Mr. Bullen was graduated from the University of Utah in 1901, and since that time has been one of the state's most influential citizens. He is a member of the Logan Commercial elub and of the Boosters' club.
Mr. Bullen married Miss Mary Hendricks and to this union were born four children: Herschel Keith, Helen, Reed and Thurlow Hendricks Bullen.
The land owned by the company of which Mr. Bullen is secretary comprises abont 500,000 acres and was obtained from the Charles Crocker estate.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
FREDERICK CURTIS RICHMOND
REDERICK CURTIS RICHMOND traces his ances- try in an unbroken line to the founders of Taunton, Mass., which came into existence in 1632. His fore- fathers participated in every war that is recorded in American history since that date. He therefore is en- titled by his lineage to membership in the most ex- clusive genealogical societies on the western hemisphere.
Mr. Richmond is a son of James Henry Crocker Richmond and Hannah Katherine Curtis Richmond. He was born at New Bedford, Mass., November 19, 1862. He was educated in the Friends' college, Providence, Rhode Island, from which he was graduated in 1878.
He was attracted to the west and on July 11, 1897, he came to Salt Lake City, making his home here since that time. The family home is at 1116 East Sonth Temple street.
Mr. Richmond is married to Laura Trelore Osborne, and they have two children : Laura Gladys Richmond and Marguerite Richmond. Mr. Richmond is a member of the Ancient and Ac- eepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and has attained the Thirty-second degree. He also is Knights Templar commander.
He has been an active worker in the Salt Lake Commercial club, and is serving his third year as a member of the board of governors of that organization. He also is a member of the Rotary club and of the Salt Lake Country club.
Mr. Richmond is president of the F. C. Richmond Machinery company, dealing in mining, milling and smelting machinery and supplies, and furnishing these supplies to virtually every mining district in Utah, Idaho and Nevada.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
DR. FRED STAUFFER
RED STAUFFER, M. D., F. A. C. S., 310 Templeton building, Salt Lake, is one of the most noted men in his profession who have elected to make Salt Lake their home. He is a son of John and Elizabeth Nussli Stauffer, and was born at Willard City, Box Elder county, Utah, October 24, 1866. His parents were early pioneers of Utah, coming to this state from Switzerland. Both died, however, before Dr. Stauffer was 8 years of age.
Born and reared on a farm, he spent his boyhood in Box Elder county near the place of his birth. He succeeded in gain- ing an education of the highest order in the University of Ken- tucky; the School of Medicine, University of Vienna, Austria; later taking post-graduate work in London. He was graduated from the School of Medicine, University of Kentucky, in 1893; from the University of Vienna in 1900, and from the London Royal Opthalmic hospital in 1903.
Dr. Stauffer limits his practice to specialization in diseases and treatment of the eye, ear, nose and throat.
He is married, his wife's maiden name having been Mary Leaver. They have two sons, Fred Leaver Stauffer and John Harold Stauffer.
Dr. Stauffer has no political affiliation, but was mayor of Eureka, Utah, in 1898 and 1899. He is president of the Union State bank of Bountiful; director National Savings and Trust company, Salt Lake; Fellow American College of Surgeons, 1914; member of Salt Lake County (Utah) and American Med- ical associations; Fellow American Academy Opthalmology and Otolaryngology.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
HORACE T. HAINES
ORACE T. HAINES is a wizard with figures and sta- tisties. It is essential that he have this quality, be- cause he is commissioner of immigration, labor and statisties for the State of Utah, and in that office juggles many columns of complicated figures and statistics and puts them in such form that the average person can understand them.
Mr. Haines was born February 13, 1860, at Philadelphia, Pa. His father was Mark Haines and his mother Mrs. Frances Kin- ney Haines. His mother was a descendant of General Greene of Revolutionary fame; and his forefathers settled in Philadel- phia when William Penn established that city. Mr. Haines's parents died when he was 8 years of age.
Attending the common schools of Philadelphia for a few years, he laid the foundation of a self-made education. He attended Allen's academy at Medford, New Jersey, but was not graduated, going to the printer's case in his early manhood. He came to Utah in 1891 and was connected with country news- papers at Green River, Wyoming; Ward, Colorado, where he was burned out ; the Emery County Progress at Castle Dale, and thence to Salt Lake, making his home in this city since 1908.
Mr. Haines is a Republican. In his office he has enforced the law forbidding employers to permit women to work longer than nine hours a day; and has enforced also the minimum wage law as applied to women in Utah. During his residence in Castle Dale he was town president and held other positions of trust and responsibility. Mr. Haines is married. His wife formerly was Miss Belle Tuckett. There are no children. Mr. Haines is interested in a number of mining enterprises in this state. His family home is at 1129 Roosevelt avenue, Salt Lake City. He is a member of the Fraternal Union of America, and of the Com- mercial club of Salt Lake City.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
SAMUEL ABBOTT MAGINNIS
MONG the members of the Utah bar who have at- tained to a most enviable position of honor is Samuel Abbott Maginnis. Born in Lauraville, Ohio, on October 23, 1885, Mr. Maginnis is among the numer- ous instances of "an eastern student taking a post- graduate course in the west."
His parents were William L. and Mrs. Letie Abbott Magin- nis. His father was born at Lanraville, while his mother was a native of Tennessee.
After finishing the preparatory education Mr. Maginnis took up the study of law. He is a graduate of St. Mary's col- lege at St. Mary's, Kansas, attending that institution from 1902 to 1904, and being graduated the last named year.
It was in 1890 that Mr. Maginnis first saw Utah. He liked the state so well that he decided to make this state his home.
He is married, his wife having formerly been Miss Mar- garet McKenna.
Three lodges elaim him as member; the Elks, Eagles and Knights of Columbus. He is also a member of the Salt Lake Commercial club, and is ever active in the work of that organ- ization which has done so much to build up Salt Lake City and Utah generally.
Membership in an organization does not mean mere nom- inal honor with Mr. Magimis. He throws himself into the work of the order. He was Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks, 1913 to 1914, and state deputy for the Knights of Columbus, 1911-12 and 1912-13.
Politically he is a Democrat and admirer of President Woodrow Wilson.
Mr. Maginnis is a member of the law firm of Warner & Maginnis, with offices at 320 Boston building, having been a member of that firm since October, 1912.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
DAVID HENRY CHRISTENSEN
LMOST fourteen years has David Henry Christensen been at the head of the public schools of Salt Lake City, and he belongs to the "than whom" class of superintendents. The public school system of this city ranks second to none in the United States, and is the wonder of visiting educators. Superintendent Christensen is to be credited with much of the development of this splendid system.
Among other things to be said about Professor Christensen might be mentioned the fact that he is a native of Utah, born in Manti, March 28, 1869. His father was Herman J. Christensen, of Manti, and his mother is Anne Poulson Christensen, now liv- ing in this city.
Superintendent Christensen began graduating from schools in 1890, when he was handed his diploma by the state normal school and later received the degree of bachelor of arts from the state university. In 1898 and 1899 he attended the University of Goettingen in Germany and followed this by courses at the summer schools of Yale and Columbia universities. His early education was gained in the Presbyterian mission schools of this state.
Prior to entering the German university, Professor Chris- tensen served as superintendent of the Utah county schools from 1893 to 1897. During four years in the later "nineties" Superin- tendent Christensen traveled extensively in Europe, visiting schools and studying the continental educational system. In this he was aided greatly by a special permit from the royal min- ister of education for the Kingdom of Prussia.
He married Miss Katie Dean, who was also a graduate of the normal class of '90, and they are the parents of eight chil- dren-five girls and three boys. Superintendent Christensen is a member of the Commercial club of Salt Lake and is president of the Christensen Construction company, a firm of railroad con- tractors.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
GEORGE H. WATSON
EORGE H. WATSON, prominent mining man and active in the development of the Little Cottonwood district, was born in Hancock, Michigan, April 30, 1883, the son of James and Julia Watson. His father is dead but his mother is living at the family home in Hancock. Mr. Watson has been a resident of Utah since April, 1903, and during the subsequent years has been following mining work. He is president and general man- ager of the South Heela Mining company, president and general manager of George H. Watson & Company and secretary and treasurer of the Michigan Contact Mining company.
The South Heela Mining company, whose splendid ore show- ings are the result of the aggressive development campaign waged by Mr. Watson, came into existence September 15, 1910, taking over a number of properties in the district. After spend- ing $207,576.55 in acquiring these properties it was believed that some of the richest pieces of ground in the camp of Alta had been brought together.
Mr. Watson is married, his wife's maiden name being Miss Agnes B. Kisselburg. There are two children issue of the marriage, Agnes B, 31% years old, and Alta, about one month old.
Mr. Watson is a member of the following fraternal orders: Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is also an active member of the Commercial club.
Mr. Watson is a Republican in national politics and takes a lively interest in all matters that affect the welfare of Salt Lake, the state of Utah and the nation.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
GEORGE MORGAN BACON.
EORGE MORGAN BACON was born at Worcester, 6 Mass., March 28, 1872, son of George Andrew Bacon, and Susan Lyman (Hillman), both of old Massachu- setts families. The family moved later to Syracuse, New York, where Mr. Bacon attended the public schools. He was graduated from the College of Civil Engineers, Cornell University, in 1893, and immediately left for Europe where the summer was spent in travel, followed by a year at Hanover, Germany. In 1894 he entered the employ of the Bos- ton Transit Commission, which was starting work on the Boston Subway, and remained with them four years. On February 5, 1898, he married Isabel Gerry Dame, who traces her descent back to Jolin Alden. They have five children. In 1899 he went to Colo- rado Springs, and was for one year resident engineer on the Short Line, then building from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek. In the spring of 1900 he came to Salt Lake City, where he has since made his home. Ile has been engaged on hydraulic, irrigation, and construction work in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Mon- tana and Nevada. During 1906 he was special engineer employed by Salt Lake City with direct charge of the expenditure of $1,000,000 for water supply, and the big intercepting sewer. In 1907 he had sole charge of the construction of the $500,000 con- crete diverting dam built by the reclamation service on the Boise river, near Boise, Idaho.
He is a member of over a dozen social clubs, scientific and technical societies, including the Alta Club, Salt Lake City; Au- thors Club, London; American Society of Civil Engineers; New England Water Works Association, and Wasatch Lodge, No. 1, F. & A. M. While still maintaining his office as consulting engi- neer, practically his entire time and attention are devoted to his duties as receiver, appointed by the federal court of Nevada, of the Pacific Reclamation Company and the Metropolis Improve- ment Company.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
HUGH W. DOUGALL
S SUPERVISOR of music in the public schools of Salt Lake, a great responsibility rests upon Hugh W. Dougall. The impetius he may give the children may result in brilliant careers for the chosen few whom genius may tonch, while for all he can be instru- mental in developing an influence that will brighten their lives and those about them.
Hugh W. Dougall was born in Salt Lake City, March 6, 1875. His father was William B. Dongall and his mother Maria Young Dougall. His father was a native of England and came to the United States in 1868. His mother was a daughter of Brigham Young and was born in Salt Lake.
Hugh W. Dougall attended the public schools of Salt Lake, the Latter-day Saints' college, and for postgraduate work at- tended the University of Utah. His foreign training was at Stearn Conservatory, Berlin. His graduation from the Latter- day Saints' college was in 1892. He has followed the profession of voice culture since his early manhood.
Mrs. Dougall's maiden name was Ella Smith. Their chil- dren are Willard Bernard Dougall and Virginia Dougall.
Mr. Dougall studied under Bicknell Young in Chicago; John D. Mehan in New York; Alexander Heinemann, the greatest of German liedersingers, in Berlin; and Jacques Bouhy, in Paris. His studies in music covered a period of eight years, four years at home and four years abroad.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
IMER PETT
D ROMINENT among the mining men of the state is Imer Pett, general manager of the Bingham Mines company, the Eagle & Blue Bell Mining company and the Yosemite Mines company. That the prop- erties are in the dividend paying class is due in great measure to Mr. Pett's efficient management. Imer Pett is a "nephew of Uncle Sam," born as he was on Independ- ence day 1875, at Brigham City, Utah. His father, James Pett, came from England to this state in the early '50s, and his services as architect and builder were in great demand. The mother, Jane Brandon-Pett, was born in Tennessee.
Mr. Pett attended the grade schools at Ogden and later the High School, from which he graduated in 1896. Being of stud- ious turn of mind, he devoted his spare moments to taking private courses in various subjects. He completed a course in short- hand and typewriting and then read law for two years. For some time he was in the general offices of the Denver & Rio Grande.
Mr. Pett was associated with the Bingham Mines company first as superintendent and then, as his executive ability was recognized he was made general manager. The properties of this company formerly were owned by the Bingham Consoli- dated Mining company, which went under during the panic of 1907. The mines have been paying dividends under Mr. Pett's management.
Mr. Pett is married, Mrs. Pett's maiden name being Jose- phine Arnold. Four boys are issue : Immer Arnold, Frank Rus- sell, James Arthur and Stewart Brandon Pett. Mr. Pett be- longs to the Commercial and Alta clubs and is a Republican in national politics.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
FRANK J. McGANNEY
THOUT the products of the powder industry the great mines of the world never would have added their billions of dollars to the wealth of the world. Powder is the great power, utilized by human intel- ligence, that blasts the precious metal-carrying ore from the rocky depths of old mother earth. A promi- nent figure in the explosives industry is Frank J. McGanney, sales manager of the Hercules Powder company, which has a big plant at Bacchus, Utah. He was born in California May 9, 1868, and is the son of Mary and Daniel MeGanney.
Mr. McGanney received a common school education and then attended St. Mary's college at San Francisco, from which he was graduated in 1889. Early in life he went into the ex- plosives business and soon mastered the details of the industry, especially of the selling end. In 1903 he came to Utah, where the wonderful development of the mining industry made a great demand for explosives.
When the Hercules Powder company, a New Jersey cor- poration, erected a plant at Utah for the manufacture of ex- plosives, Mr. MeGanney became associated with the company as sales manager. He brought to the position a large fund of experience and his selling campaign kept pace with the big demand for the goods. Because of the excellence of the explo- sives produced by the company and the publicity given that ex- cellence by Mr. McGanney ready sale was found in the various mining and construction camps of the west.
Mr. MeGanney is married, his wife's maiden name being Georgie Gray. Two children are result of the union: Frank, 17 years old, and Noreen, 9 years old. The family home is at 460 East Broadway, Salt Lake City.
Men of Affairs in The State of Utah
LEWIS LORAINE BAGLEY
MONG the younger attorneys of the state who are rapidly forging to the front in their chosen profes- sion is Lewis Loraine Bagley, member of the law firm of Stokes and Bagley, Templeton building. Mr. Bagley was born in Montpelier, Idaho, May 7, 1884, and is a son of John Allen Bagley and Sarah Law- son-Bagley. The young attorney comes of pioneer stock, both grandmothers, Margaret V. Lawson and Mary J. Bagley, having been pioneers of 1847. His grandfather, John Bagley, came to Utah in 1854, and pioneered the way into Bear Lake county, Idaho, in 1865. His father, John A. Bagley, was attorney gen- eral of Idaho in 1903-04. Mary J. Bagley, his grandmother, was second consin to General U. S. Grant.
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