An illustrated history of Klickitat, Yakima and Kittitas counties; with an outline of the early history of the state of Washington, Part 103

Author: Interstate publishing co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1904
Publisher: [Chicago] Interstate publishing company
Number of Pages: 1146

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present owning a herd of thirty-four hundred head. These immense property interests have been acquired by Mr. Jaekel largely by his thrift and untiring industry. Though at an age and in the possession of property which would jus- tify his ceasing active toil, he is yet as industri- ous as ever, and every year adds more-which is creditable to his achievements.

KELLEY LOE, the affable and favorably known editor of the Centerville Journal, is a na- tive of Missouri, in which state he began his career in journalism. He was born in Mercer county, July 4, 1881, and his father, R. W., was born in the same county in 1842. The paternal grandsire of our subject came from Tennessee in 1837, becoming one of the earliest pioneers of Mercer county. He served during the Civil war for three years with the Fifth Kansas cavalry. The company of which he was a member was from Missouri, but since it was mustered in at Leavenworth, Kansas, it was credited to that state. In 1902 he came from Missouri to Klick- itat county. Mary (Thomas) Loe, the mother of our subject, who was born in Ray county, Missouri, in 1842, is still living.

Kelley Loe, whose name forms the caption of this article, grew up in Mercer and Harrison counties, and during boyhood obtained a good common school education. At the age of fifteen he forsook the parental farm for the printing office of the Advance, a newspaper of Mount Mo- riah, Missouri. In 1900 he established the Mon- itor in Mercer county, but in 1901 sold out his interest in the paper and came to Klickitat county. Here he established a paper, calling it the Centerville Journal, the publication of which he has since continued.

In Missouri, January 1, 1901, Mr. Loe mar- ried Miss Maud Miller, who, like himself, was a native of Mercer county. She was born Octo- ber 17, 1881, the daughter of Benjamin Miller, a druggist of Modena, Missouri, who died April 14, 1891, at the age of sixty-four. Mrs. Loe's mother, Catherine (Isenlore) Miller, born in Ger- many in 1851, is still living. Mr. Loe has two sisters, Mrs. Irene Ellsworth in Klickitat county, and Mrs. Isora Slover in Kansas. Of the three children, Mr. Loe is the youngest. He and his wife have one child, Zola, born October 18, 1901. Fraternally, Mr. Loe is associated with the Mod- ern Woodmen of America, the Woodmen of the World and the Grange, and in politics he is a Republican. He is enough of a politician to attend caucuses and county conventions and to keep himself well posted on the current national issues. The paper he owns is comparatively young, but its well-edited pages give it a grow- ing popularity, as is evinced by its constantly increasing circulation. Mr. Loe owns his home

and office, both of which, with his very enviable standing in his community, are the reward of his quick wit and aggressive ambition applied judiciously to the mastery of his business.

REV. LEVI CLANTON is a highly respected minister of the Baptist church at Centerville, and in addition to his ministerial calling follows the blacksmithing trade. He was born in Lincoln county, North Carolina, November 3, 1838. His father, Isaac Clanton, a farmer, was also a na- tive of North Carolina, born in 1798. His death occurred in that state in 1890. Our subject's grandfather, Jeremiah Clanton, came from Ger- many to the colonies, and during the Revolution was a captain under General Marion. His mother, Sallie (Inglefinger) Clanton, was born in North Carolina in 1800. Her death occurred in 1878. She was of German descent, yet can be truly called American, as her parents were in this country at the outbreak of the Revolution. Ja- cob Inglefinger, her father, served throughout the struggle against the mother country. Levi Clan- ton grew to the age of thirteen on a farm in North Carolina. Afterward, in a factory in Lin- coln county, he learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for several years. From North Carolina he moved to South Carolina, lo- cating near Spartanburg, where he worked in a roller mill for four years, after which he toiled for six years in a coach factory in the same town. In 1861, at the outbreak of the war, he enlisted in the Spartan Rifles, Sixth Regulars, on the Confederate side, serving under Captain Foster. At the end of three years he went into cavalry service under General Garry, and while thus en- gaged received a wound in the hand which caused his confinement in the hospital for forty- nine days. At the close of the war he returned to Spartanburg and there conducted a black- smith shop until November 2, 1867. He went thence to Clinton, Tennessee, and there remained for four years, after which he moved to Ander- . sonville in the same state. Having passed four years in that place he went to Fincastle, then to Jackboro, from which place, in 1882, he made his first move westward, going to Portland and a few weeks later to The Dalles. Here, in part- nership with his son, he bought out a large shop which they conducted with profit for a year. They then discontinued the business and came to Centerville, where at that time there was hardly the beginning of a town. Here he re- newed the pursuit of his trade, and took up again his pastoral calling. Mr. Clanton has done mis- sionary work for a considerable part of his life, his line having been largely in establishing churches and holding revivals. He was ordained for the ministry at Oak Grove, Anderson county, Tennessee, in 1868. In Klickitat county he has

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established churches at White Salmon, High Prairie, Spring Creek, and Bickleton.

On April 1, 1852, in North Carolina, Mr. Clan- ton married Miss Frances Sanders, who was born in North Carolina in 1839. Her father, William Sanders, a native of North Carolina, was de- scended from one of the oldest families in Vir- ginia. His death occurred many years ago. Her mother, who was likewise a native of North Car- olina, died in 1872. The brothers and sisters of Mr. Clanton are David, Slawson, Mary A. and Catherine. Nine children have been born to his marriage with Miss Sanders, namely, William Avery, deceased; Elizabeth, John, Salina, Le- nora, Emma, now county school superintendent of Klickitat county; Edward, Nellie and Levi. Fraternally, Mr. Clanton is associated with the Grange, and in politics he is an old-time Demo- crat. His property interests in town are of a substantial nature, comprising two good houses, his shop and a well-established business. Though perhaps not so actively associated with ministe- rial work as in former years he still preaches on Sundays, and takes a keen interest in any religious work to which his influence may be helpful.

HENRY B. CARRATT lives on a farm ad- joining the town of Centerville, Washington. He was born in Sabula, Jackson county, Iowa, July 31, 1870, the son of George Carratt, a native of Lincolnshire, England, born in 1838. The elder Carratt came to the United States in 1860, and settled in Jackson county, Iowa. Thence he moved to Cherokee county, Iowa, and from that place in 1887 to Klickitat county. He is now living five miles northwest of Centerville. Ra- chel (Humphrey) Carratt, mother of Henry B., also was a native of England, born at Jamestown near London. Her death occurred in 1888 in the state of Iowa.

Henry B. grew up on a farm in Iowa, and during youth obtained a fair education in the common schools. At the age of eighteen he shouldered the responsibilities of life independ- ently, coming to Klickitat county. Here for sev- eral years he worked on farms, but when twenty- six forsook farm life and worked for a Mr. Har- mon in a photograph gallery in Goldendale. Later he engaged in the same business with Eli Miller, and, upon buying his partner's share, con- ducted the business independently. He became expert in the production of scenic views, and one of his pictures, taken of seventy-five thousand sacks of wheat in a pile at Columbus ferry, has been reproduced all over Europe. After con- ducting the photograph business successfully till 1901 he sold out and retired to his farm near Centerville, where he has lived since. While in the photograph business he owned several farms, which he invariably rented to other men.

In Klickitat county, in June, 1896, Mr. Carratt married Miss Louvina Hooker, a native of Vir- ginia, born in Bateman county, July 18, 1877. She came to Klickitat county in 1893. Her father, Gabriel Hooker, is a farmer living near Bonners Ferry, Idaho. The mother, Cemira A. (Anderson) Hooker, who was born in North Carolina, also lives at Bonners Ferry. Mr. Car- ratt has three sisters and two brothers, namely, Mrs. Elizabeth Emerson, of Goldendale; Rachel, Nellie, William and Benjamin G., now living in Kansas. Henry B. is the oldest of the family. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Carratt-Patti Z., the eldest now living, born De- cember II, 1897; Ruby E., December 1I, 1902, and two deceased. Fraternally, Mr. Carratt is a member of the Masonic order, the Woodmen of the World and the Eastern Star, while his wife belongs to the Star and the Women of Woodcraft. In politics Mr. Carratt is a Repub- lican, and he is active in all political and munici- pal affairs. He has served honorably in the city council at Goldendale, and honors his citizenship enough to attend the caucuses and the county conventions. His farm, comprising two hundred and twelve acres of land, by reason of its loca- tion bordering the city limits of Centerville, promises to increase rapidly in value. It is said to be one of the best, if not the very best, in the county.

CHARLES T. YEACKEL is a favorably known farmer and stockman who resides two and one-half miles south of Centerville, Wash- ington. He was born in Swift county, Minne- sota, May 5, 1876, the son of Conrad B. Yeackel, who was born in Canada in 1850. The elder Yeackel came to Klickitat county in 1877, and is now one of the most extensive land owners of the county. Amelia (Heitz) Yeackel, the mother, is a native of New York state, born in 1852, and is now residing in Klickitat county.

Charles T. came west with his parents when he was but one year old. As he grew to man- hood he worked on the farm which his father owned in Klickitat county, was employed at times as a cowboy, and withal managed to se- cure a fair education in the common schools. After he had ceased attending school he engaged with his father in the stock business, and later ran sheep with his brother, Henry. In the latter venture, starting with a few pet lambs, the broth- ers eventually acquired a flock of six thousand head. Mr. Yeackel continued in the sheep busi- ness until 1898, when he sold his interest in the herd and turned his attention to farming. On June 27, 1900, in Klickitat county, he married Miss Annie Kaderia, who was born in Klickitat county, September 20, 1879. Miss Kaderia's father, John, was a native of Finland, who came

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to the United States in 1874, and in 1877 to Klickitat county, where he now lives. Her mother, whose maiden name was Maggie Kar- akka, is also a native of Finland and a resident of Klickitat county. Mr. Yeackel has three brothers and four sisters. The brothers are Henry, Fred and Joseph, all living at home. The sisters are Lizzie, now living at home; Mrs. Emma Crocker, living in Klickitat county ; Nel- lie and Mabel, living at home. Mr. and Mrs. Yeackel have but one child, Ina, born August 23, 1902. Fraternally, Mr. Yeackel affiliates with the Woodmen of the World, and in politics with the Republican party. His farm comprises five hundred and eighty acres of land, of which two hundred and eighty acres are under cultivation. It is well adapted to the production of such grains as wheat and barley, and develops flat- tering prospects along horticultural lines. Mr. Yeackel is an enthusiastic stockman, and is now specializing in the breeding of red Durham cat- tle. He is inclined to favor Percheron horses, and his draft horses in this strain are said to be among the best in the county.

HENRY YEACKEL is a highly respected and prosperous stockman and farmer who lives three miles south of Centerville, Washington. He was born in Swift county, Minnesota, Jannary 9, 1873, the son of Conrad B. Yeackel, also a farmer and stockman, who was a Canadian by birth, born in 1850. The elder Yeackel moved first to Wisconsin, and later to Minnesota. In the latter state he lived till 1877, when he came to Klickitat county, Wash- ington, where, as has been stated in another biog- raphy, he is still living. Amelia (Heitz) Yeackel, the mother, is mentioned elsewhere in this volume in connection with her son Charles, who is a brother of Henry Yeackel, of this article.

Henry came to Klickitat county with his parents when he was five years old, and here attained early manhood. He received a practical education in the common schools, but when in his teens he forsook the schoolroom for business. For a time he assisted in the management of his father's large ranch, but later he went into partnership with his brother Charles in the sheep business, as is stated in the sketch of this brother. The two brothers, when lads. owned two pet sheep, which were so nearly alike as to render distinguishing between the two impos- sible. To settle the problem of possession peace- ably, the boys went into partnership in the owner- ship of the two sheep. From this small beginning they in time acquired a herd of several thousand head. Before becoming thoroughly interested in the sheep business, Henry, with his grandmother, occupied his father's claim, the elder Yeackel being away working in the timber. These were the days when the larger stockmen were annoying the new- comers by driving off their stock and cutting fences,

and of this trouble the Yeackel family received an unwelcome share. With other hardy settlers, how- ever, the elder Yeackel held his own, and eventually overcame the obstacles imposed. As stated, he is now one of the best established farmers in Klickitat county. Henry, of whom we write, with his brother, went out of the sheep business in 1899, and invested in land, since following farming and stock raising.

In Klickitat county, October 31, 1895, Mr. Yeackel married Miss Flora Bell Bowman, a native of Nebraska, born in 1879. She is the daughter of William C. H. and Mary E. (Prall) Bowman, both of whom are now living in this county, whither they came in 1888. The former is a native of Missouri, born in 1839, and the latter a native of Ohio, born in 1849. To this marriage three children have been born-Loris, in 1896, Lizzie Irene, in 1901, and a young baby. Fraternally, Mr. Yeackel is affiliated with the Woodmen of the World, and, in politics, he is a Republican. He is active in matters of local interest, having served with credit both as school clerk of his district and road supervisor. His land holdings comprise, in all, one thousand acres, and much of it is of the best in the county. Such as he has in cultivation is well adapted to the growth of such forage plants as alfalfa, red-top and brome- grass, also wheat, oats and barley. Much of the land is used as pasture for the stock, and by follow- ing a wisely chosen plan of alternation from one field to the other, with cattle, hogs and horses, Mr. Yeackel has demonstrated some of the splendid pos- sibilities of his occupation.

HENRY GARNER is a widely known farmer and stockman of Klickitat county, residing two miles west and three south of Centerville. He was born in Lester, England, January 1, 1847, the son of George and Elizabeth (Pegg) Garner, both natives of England. In the land of his nativity George Garner followed the trade of a blacksmith. He was killed by a horse when Henry Garner, of this review, was sixteen years of age. Elizabeth ( Pegg) Garner lived her entire life in England, passing away in 1892. Our subject received his education in the common schools of England, and at the age of six- teen, this being the time of his father's death, en- gaged as an apprentice to learn the brick-laying trade. He was thus employed for five years. In 1867 he came to the United States, his objective point being New York City, and, after a brief stay in this thriving metropolis; he proceeded to Albany, there working at his trade for three years. His next move was to Chicago. Arriving in this city in 1870, he immediately found employment at his trade and for the next six years he worked steadily, during this time witnessing the great Chicago fire. His final change of residence was to Klickitat county in 1876, where he filed on the homestead which has since then been his home. During the early years of his stay at Klickitat county he devoted his atten-

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tion chiefly to the raising of cattle and horses, but within recent years he has to a large extent closed out his stock raising interests in favor of farming.

Mr. Garner was married in Evanston, Illinois, May, 1875, to Miss May Jane Nelson, daughter of Benjamin and Jane (Cockfield) Nelson, both natives of England and now deceased. Benjamin Nelson was a brass molder by trade. Mrs. Garner was born in England, July 8, 1847. She was educated in the common schools of England, and when a young woman came to Canada, where for a time she lived with one of her uncles. Later she moved to Evanston, Illinois, and there married Mr. Garner. Children born to this union are: Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, born January 16, 1876; George, July 23, 1878: Ada, February 8, 1880; Rebecca, May 23, 1884; Frank, November 26, 1886, and Mary, April 24, 1891, all in Klickitat county. In religion. Mr. Garner adheres to the Presbyterian church .. and, in politics, will invariably be found giving his support to what he considers the most worthy issue, regard- less of party. His land holdings comprise seventeen hundred and sixty acres, nine hundred and forty acres of which are under cultivation, the balance being used chiefly for pasture, also a section of tim- ber land. The farm upon which he lives is well equipped with buildings, stock, machinery, and all other things necessary to successful farming, and is one of the most valuable in this respect, perhaps, in the county.

JOHN A. MILLER, one of the successful young citizens of Klickitat county, living on a fine farm one and one-half miles south and two west of Cen- terville, was born in Atchison county, Kansas, March 9, 1876, the son of Charles A. and Sarah J. (Ketch) Miller, both of whom are living to-day. Charles A. Miller was born in Germany in 1848. When a child of six years he came to the United States with his parents, the objective point being Chicago, Illinois. Here Charles A. remained under the parental roof until thirteen years of age, when he began to work for his own living. At the out- break of the Civil war, he was employed in the Union army as a teamster, and in this capacity he served throughout the struggle. In 1865, at the close of the great conflict, he settled in Atchison county, Kansas, where he resided till 1890, then coming west to Klickitat county. His residence at present is in Goldendale. Sarah J. (Ketch) Miller was born in Ohio in 1851, and when a young woman moved to Kansas, there marrying Mr. Miller the elder. She is now living in Goldendale.

John A., of this article, received his education in the common schools of Kansas and of Klickitat county, and in a Portland business college. He came with his parents to Klickitat county when fourteen years of age, and after taking the business course in Portland, accepted employment in a sawmill, where he remained for three years. When twenty-

one years of age he opened a barber shop in Golden- dale, and for three years, till 1900, followed the ton- sorial profession with success. Then he sold out and began his career as a farmer.

Mr. Miller was married in Klickitat county, December 7, 1898, to Miss Elizabeth Garner, the daughter of Henry and Mary J. (Nelson) Garner, whose biographies also appear in this volume. She was born in Klickitat county, January 16, 1877, and there grew to womanhood and was educated. Her marriage occurred when she was twenty-two years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Miller now have one child, Zelma E., born in Klickitat county. June 10, 1902. Fraternally, Mr. Miller is associated with the Odd Fellows, and in religion with the Presbyterian church. His political views coincide with the doc- trines of the Republicans, though he is somewhat independent in his convictions. His chief property interests are comprised in the fine farm of three hundred and twenty acres, which he is now farming, and the buildings, stock and farming machinery with which it is equipped.

ROBERT McKILLIP, a comfortably situated farmer residing two miles east and one mile south of Centerville, is a native of Callaway county, Mis- souri, born August 15, 1869. His parents, Daniel and Mary (Guy) McKillip, were among the early settlers in Missouri. Daniel McKillip was a native of Pennsylvania and an iron molder by trade. In the early fifties he went to Missouri, when that state was in the early stages of settlement, and resided there till the time of his death. He was of Scotch- Irish parentage. Mary (Guy) McKillip was born in Kentucky, and in that state grew to womanhood and was married. Her death occurred in Missouri many years ago. Her parents were English. Rob- ert received his education in the common schools of Missouri, which simple institutions of learning, in that early day, offered nearly the best that was to be had in the way of education. He lived at home until he was eighteen years old. His father died at this time, and then Robert left home, working for wages the two years following. He arrived in Klickitat county in 1890, and there worked for wages till 1897, then renting a farm, which he worked for three years. In 1900, he bought his present farm of one hundred and sixty acres.

Mr. McKillip was married in Goldendale, July 15, 1903, to Miss Minnie Seidl, a native of Oregon, born in April. 1883. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wendelin Seidl. of Goldendale, sketches of whom appear elsewhere in this work. Mrs. McKillip is an exceptionally well educated young woman, having completed the instruction given in the com- mon schools of Klickitat county and later taken an academic course. After finishing her education she secured a certificate and taught school for two terms. Her marriage took place when she was twenty years of age. Mrs. McKillip's brothers and sisters

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are: Charles, Louis, Wendelin, Josie and Emma. Fraternally, Mr. McKillip is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, and in religion he is an adherent of the Christian church. He owns a farm, con- sisting of one hundred and sixty acres, all of which is in a high state of cultivation, and in 1902 he filed on land twelve miles north of Goldendale, upon which he has not yet established a permanent resi- dence. In his political views he is a Democrat on national issues, though in municipal affairs he gives his influence to the issue he considers most worthy, regardless of party.

HENRY STACKER, a comfortably situated stockman residing five miles east of Hartland and eighteen miles southeast of Goldendale, was born in Germany, June 11, 1839. His parents were Hans and Elsa (Lendman) Stacker, both of whom were natives of Germany, and are now deceased. Hans Stacker was a farmer and spent his entire lifetime on the farm on which he was born. Henry Stacker received his education in the public schools of Ger- many. He remained at home till he was twenty-one years of age, then enlisting in the army for one and one-half years' service. When discharged he re- turned to his home and lived with his mother till he reached the age of twenty-seven, at which time he came to California, via the Isthmus of Panama. In California, he remained for six years, successfully engaged in farming, then he returned to Germany, where he stayed with his mother for one year. He then came back to California, bringing with him his wife, whom he married during his visit. After two years more spent on a farm in that state, he moved to Hillsboro, Oregon, where he farmed for the ensuing three years, then, in 1883, moving to Klickitat county. Here he immediately filed on his present farm, to the cultivation and improvement of which he has since devoted himself with energy and success.

Mr. Stacker was married in Germany, in 1873. the lady being Miss Lena Bartram, daughter' of Earnest and Lena (Getche) Bartram, both of whom died in Germany. Mrs. Stacker was born in Ger- many in 1849, and grew to womanhood and was educated in her native country, living the greater part of the time with her parents. She was nineteen years old at the time of her marriage. Children born to this union are Mrs. Elzie Calkins, born in Cali- fornia in 1874, now living at home; Magda, born in 1876, and Bodo in 1882, both natives of Oregon ; Fritz, born in 1884, in Klickitat county. In religion, Mr. Stacker adheres to the Lutheran church, and in politics he favors the Republican party. His prop- erty holdings comprise nine hundred and sixty acres of fine grazing land and the cattle and horses with which it is stocked. He is favorably reputed wher- ever known, and among intimate acquaintances is deservedly styled a "fine old German."

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An illustrated history of Klickitat, Yakima and Kittitas counties; with an outline of the early history of the state of Washington, Part 103

Author: Interstate publishing co., Chicago, pub Publication date: 1904 Publisher: [Chicago] Interstate publishing company Number of Pages: 1146

Author: Interstate publishing co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1904
Publisher: [Chicago] Interstate publishing company
Number of Pages: 1146