An illustrated history of Spokane county, state of Washington, Part 70

Author: Edwards, Jonathan, 1847-1929. cn
Publication date: 1900
Publisher: [San Francisco?] W.H. Lever
Number of Pages: 888

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JOSEPH B. HOLLEY (deceased) SPOKANE

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wealthy men of the city. He has also owned a share in several other fine properties, is still heavily interested in all the mining camps in this region, and devotes much of his time to mining and loaning his capital. He is an officer in sev- eral of the leading mining companies of Spo- kane. Socially Mr. Henley is a member of the F. & A. M., belonging to the K. C. C. H., and being very active in that society. He was mar- ried in Morgan county, Indiana, to Miss Em- ily Stanton, a native of that state.

CAPTAIN JAMES COVERLY. of the city police force of Spokane, a pioneer of 1886. is a native of Illinois, born September 16. 1848. When fifteen years old he enlisted in Company E of the Ninety-sixth Illinois Infantry, and in 1865 was transferred to Company E of the Twenty-first Illinois Veteran Volunteer In- fantry, General Grant's regiment, serving in the latter company until mustered out in De- cember, 1865. He belonged to the Fourth Army Corps of the Army of the Cumberland and took part in the Atlanta campaign, being present at the battles of Resaca. Kenesaw, Atlanta and many others. Before he was seventeen years old he had participated in seventeen severe engagements. His war record is unsullied by a single act of cowardice or dishonor. After the war he returned to his old home in Illinois and remained there four years, then moved to central Illinois and en- gaged in farming. He came to this county in 1886 and mined until 1889. when he became a member of the city police force. The next year he was promoted to the rank of sergeant under Chief Harbord, and in 1891, when the new charter came into effect, he became cap- tain, a rank which he still holds. He is an ex-

cellent officer in every respect, performing his duties with faithfulness and skill and to the entire satisfaction of all good citizens. That his service meets with hearty approval is at- tested by the fact that he has twice been of- fered the chiefship. He has, however, for some reason thought best to decline both times. Fra- ternally he is identified with Reno Post, No. 47. G. A. R. He was married in Elpaso, Illi- nois, in October, 1879. to Miss Sarah Johnson, a native of that state, and the fruit of their union is two sons: Homer, an upholsterer in the employ of the Spokane Upholstering Com- pany. and Jesse. In September, 1891. he was married again to Mrs. Fannie L. Ledoux, and they have two daughters: Martha Irene and Samantha Milre. Mrs. Coverly met with a serious accident on the 4th of July, 1895, being blinded by the unexpected explosion of a bomb.

AUGUSTUS ROSSELOW, a pioneer of 1887, was born in Clermont county, Ohio, May 27, 1831. Me grew to manhood there and at an early age learned the carpenter's trade. In 1866 he moved to Minnesota, where he was engaged as a carpenter and builder con- tinuously for twenty-one years. In 1887 he moved to Spokane and he has followed his trade here ever since. Few men have devoted more time and labor to the trade of a carpenter and joiner than has Mr. Rosselow, and few have obtained a more complete mastery of the handicraft. He has followed it assiduously from boyhood to the present day. not allowing his energies to be distracted by other things. and as a natural consequence he understands thoroughly every detail of the business. He was married in Ohio November 27. 1859, to Miss Susan Ameay, a native of France, and

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they have six children : Louise, a photographer in Spokane; Alice, wife of John Myers; Mary, wife of R. C. Hyde; Joseph, an attorney in this city ; Augustus F., a carpenter, and Henry J., a photographer.

JAMES HOLDGER, a pioneer of 1883, is a native of New York, born December 22, 1844. When eight years of age he accom- panied his parents to Ohio and he grew up on a farm in that state. He early learned the trade of a carpenter, serving an apprenticeship of two years under James P. Holdredge. In 1882 he came to Hollister, California, and the next year to Spokane, where he has resided continuously since, engaged in contracting and building. Socially he is affiliated with the I. O. O. F. He was married in Lebanon, Ohio, in 1862, to Miss Ruth Thompson, a native of that state, and they have three children : Frank, a ship carpenter on a battleship, Pearson and Dennie.

ROLLIN C. HYDE, a pioneer of 1881, is a native of Wisconsin, born April 29, 1859. He was reared on a farm, but in 1880 moved to Iowa and engaged in teaching school. The next year, however, he came to Spokane. Not long after coming to Spokane Mr. Hyde en- gaged in the real estate business, continuing in that until 1890, when he erected the Fern- well block at a cost of about one hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars. Since that time he has given his energies to the management of the building. In 1882 Mr. Hyde took a homestead and timber culture near Davenport and he still retains the timber culture. He is one of the enterprising business men of Spo-

kane and one who has done much for the up- building and development of the city. Fra- ternally he is a member of the A. O. C. W .. and religiously he is identified with the First Methodist Episcopal church. He was married in Spokane November 7. 1889. to Miss Mary Rosselow, a native of Minnesota, and they have two children, Edna M. and Glenn R.

Mrs. Susan Hyde, mother of S. C .. E. B. and R. C. Hyde, also of Mrs. Clara S. Olm- stead and Mrs. Mattie H. Blalock. is a native of New York, born December 11, 1817. She was married to Eli N. Hyde January 6. 1838. Mr. Hyde was born December 6, 1812. in the state of Vermont and died in Wisconsin September 27, 1867. Mrs. Hyde came to Spokane with her children in 1881 and is still living with them.

ALFRED M. MERRIMAN. a pioneer of 1879. is a native of Genesee county, New York, born of New England parentage. Feb- ruary 8, 1838. In early infancy hie was taken by his parents to Paw Paw, Michigan. On August 7. 1862. he enlisted in Company C. Fourth Michigan Cavalry, Colonel R. H. G. Minty commanding. but was soon disabled and confined to the hospital for some time. He was, in November, 1863. transferred to Company B, Seventh Veteran Reserve Corps. and for a while was assigned to office duties, later also serving as prison postmaster of Camp Chase, Ohio. In May. 1864, his regiment was ordered to Washington. District of Co- lumbia, where it remained until June 30. 1865. upon which date it was mustered out. He then returned to Michigan and engaged in farming and school teaching for a time. In 1867. however, he entered Bethany College. graduating in 1871. He thereupon becante

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principal of the Houghton public school in Detroit, but the next year he was called to the chair of mathematics in the Christian Col- lege at Santa Rosa, California. He with- drew in 1874 and with the aid of his wife established a private academy at Salinas City, known as the People's College. This he con- (lucted until 1879, when, his health having failed, he was obliged to sell out and seek re- cuperation in some other climate. Accord- ingly he came to Walla Walla, thence the same year to Spokane county, where he pre-empted a tract of land on Tucker's prairie and en- gaged in farming. In 1882 he disposed of this property and took a homestead at Deep Creek Falls and again engaged in agricultural pursuits. He sold out in 1890, moved to Spokane and started a grocery store. He now owns a grocery at No. 223 Division street. Fraternally, he affiliates with Sedgwick Post, No. 8. G. A. R., and religiously, he is identi- fied with the Central Christian church, in which he is an elder. He was married in Paw Paw, Michigan, March 29, 1866, to Miss Julia A. Church, of Marshall, that state. They have a daughter, Maude E., who gradu- ated in the Spokane high school when eight- een years old, then taught for a time, after- wards traveling quite extensively in the east and studying a year there. She graduated from the State Normal School at Cheney in 1897. Mrs. Merriman was born in Marshall, Michigan, January 15, 1840. Her English progenitors came to America in the next ves- sel after the Mayflower and her mother was a cousin of Ben Butler. She was early thrown on her own resources by the loss of her father and at the age of eleven began sewing after school hours to procure money for books. When sixteen she taught her first school and she continued studying and teaching for the

ensuing ten years. She then married and continued studying with her husband. She taught with him several terms in California, and was employed as teacher in the Benjamin P. Cheney Academy four years. She is also a very successful saleslady, having made ten thousand dollars in five years selling books. For a number of years she was state corres- ponding secretary of the W. C. T. U .. also su- perintendent of its scientific temperance instruc- tion department and was prominent in helping to secure the temperance instruction law. She is accredited with having secured the adop- tion by the state board of education of the temperance physiologies for use in the schools. By her energy and devotion to her church, she procured from the east, in 1886, the first Spokane county evangelist. In 1893 she was elected president of the Christian Church State Missionary Society and in 1894 presided at its conventions. She built up the Christian Women's State Missionary Society, laboring in its interests for thirteen and a half years. and, in spite of failing health, is still giving much attenton to philanthropic work.

THOMAS H. PENN, a pioneer of 1882, is a native of Massachusetts, born October 15. 1858. He grew to manhood in that state, ob- taining his education in the common schools and in the high school at Newburyport. After leaving school he at once engaged in ship- building, a trade which he followed until 1882. when he came to Spokane. Upon arriving here he accepted a position as salesman in the hardware store of Mr. E. Knipe, with whom he remained until 1884. He then entered the employ of William Wolverton, but in 1885 went to work for Newport & Holley as sales-

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man. Afterward he entered the employ of Holley. Mason, Marks & Company, taking charge of their freight department. For three years he was a partner in the Spokane Hardware Company. He is a thoroughly re- liable and competent business man and has the full confidence of the company by which he is employed. As a citizen. also, his record is above reproach, and though he has never been ambitious for political leadership. he enjoys the good will and respect of all who know him. Mr. Penn is quite prominent in Ma- sonry, being a member of Spokane Lodge, No. 34. F. & A. M., and of Spokane Chapter. No. 2. also of Cataract Commandery, No. 3, of which he is a leading officer, and of El Katiff Temple. He was married since coming to Spokane, to Miss Etta Hooley, a native of Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Joseph B. Holley. They have three children, namely : May, Essie and Lillian.

A. S. CAREY, foreman of the machinery department of the Union Iron Works, a pio- neer of 1886, is a native of Seneca county, New York, born October 24. 1861. At an early age he learned the blacksmith's trade, and in 1879 he entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, be- coming a machinist. In 1882 he removed to St. Paul, Minnesota, and engaged as a machinist with the St. Paul. Minneap- olis & Manitoba Railroad, but subsequently went to Mandan. North Dakota, and ac- cepted a situation in the machine shops of the Northern Pacific Railroad. He was trans- ferred to Dickinson, North Dakota, by the company in 1883. In 1886 he came to Sprague, Washington, but soon returned to

North Dakota, where he was elected superin- tendent of water works on the Missouri di- vision of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The following year, however. he returned to Sprague. He followed his trade there two years, then was sent to Spokane to work in the shops of the Northern Pacific Railroad here. In 1890 he resigned from the service of the Northern Pacific Railroad and was appointed foreman in the machinery department of the Spokane Falls & Northern Railroad. a po- sition which he retained until 1899. when he was tendered his present situation. Mr. Carey is a very skillful mechanic, hav- ing worked with iron and steel machinery almost continuously since early boyhood. His experience has been very varied. em- bracing everything pertaining to his handi- craft, and eminently qualifies him for the ardu- ous and exacting duties of the position he now holds. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the I. O. O. F. He was married while in Dickinson, North Dakota. to Miss Jennie L. Gould, a native of Minnesota. They live in an elegant home at East 204 Indiana avenue. which Mr. Carey planned and built himself.

J. B. ROSS, a pioneer of 1882, is a na- tive of Ohio, born .April 10. 1839. When a year old he was taken by his parents to Ohio and he received his education there, but at the age of thirteen he went to Illinois, where he worked on a farm for a number of years. He engaged in the livery business at Keithis- burg, Illinois, in 1856, and continued in that line until the voice of patriotism summoned him to sterner duties. In May, 1862. he en- listed in Company H. Eighty-fourth Illinois Infantry. He served in the Army of the

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Cumberland, participating in many severe en- gagements, including those at Perryville. Stone River, Chickamauga. Resaca. Rocky Falls. Dallas, New Hope, Kenesaw, Atlanta and Nashville, besides numerous skirmishes. in one of which he received a slight wound. He has a highly honorable military record and one which may well be a source of pride to himself and family. At the close of the war he returned to Illinois and to his former occu- pation, but three afterwards he went to Utica Center. Wisconsin, and engaged in farming. He was there until 1876, then moved to Lyons county. Iowa, where he continued giving his attention to agricultural pursuits until 1884. In that year he came to Spokane, but before its close he moved to Healdsburg. California. and went into the lumbering business. He returned to Spokane, however, in 1887. served as bridge-builder for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company till 1889. then went to work in the same capacity for the L. S. & L. E. R. R. Company. In 1890 he accepted a situation as engineer for the Hyde block. In 1892 he was appointed engineer for the Skinwell block, resigning January 1, 1900. Fraternally, he is identified with J. L. Reno Post. No. 47. G. A. R. He was married in Illinois, January 1. 1867. to Miss Alice Tubbs. a native of Wisconsin, and they have three sons. Arthur E., lineman for the Bell Tele- phone Company; Jay. in the employ of Cas- cade Laundry, and Eugene, a pupil in the public schools.

GIDEON HOWELL, a pioneer of 1883. is a native of Wayne county. New York, born September 9, 1824. When three years old he was taken by his parents to Michigan, where

he grew to manhood on a farm. He returned to New York in 1844 and found employment as an engineer in a saw mill. a line of work which he followed for several years afterwards. On October 3. 1861. he enlisted in Company E. Seventy-sixth New York Infantry, but was transferred later to the Ninety-third New York Infantry, which was sent to Wash- ington. District of Columbia, thence to Fort- ress Monroe. He served in the Peninsular campaign and participated in the battles of Williamsburg. Spottsylvania and the Wilder- ness, also in many other engagements. In 1863 he was discharged on account of ill health and returned home, but he again en- listed, identifying himself with the Fiftieth New York Volunteer Engineers. He was mustered out in 1865, with the rank of ser- geant. His war record, unsullied by a single lishonorable or cowardly act. stands as a monument to his patriotism and his manliness. At the close of hostilities lie returned home and resumed his engineering and planing mill business. In 1877 he went to Franklin coun- ty. Nebraska, where he secured a soldier's claim. While there he served two terms as county assessor and was justice of the peace for a like period. He came to Spokane in 1883. since which date he spent eleven years as sex- ton of the cemetery. In recent years he has directed his energies towards mining and prospecting. He is a member of J. L. Reno Post. No. 47, G. A. R., of which he has been chaplain, surgeon and senior vice-commander. He also belongs to the Pioneers' Association of Spokane. He was married in New York. July 1, 1848, to Miss Elvira Sherman (a cousin of General Sherman), who died in Spokane in 1888. On October 28. 1889, he married Anna E. Rhea, a native of Rhode Island. By his first marriage Mr. Howell had four children,

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namely : Albert M. ; Emma, now Mrs. William Sweet, and Frank M. ; living ; also Lucinda. de- ceased.

WILLIAM E. STRONG, a pioneer of 1884, is a native of Buffalo. New York, born February 6, 1856. He grew to manhood in the state of his birth, receiving such education as the public schools afforded and learning the trade of a carpenter. In 1884 he came to this county and purchased a tract of railroad land twenty miles north of Spokane on what is known as Wild Rose prairie. Upon this home he has ever since resided, engaged in farming and in freighting. He is one of the industrious, enterprising men of that com- munity and is esteemed and respected by all his neighbors. His mother, also a pioneer of 1884 and a native of New York, born August 6, 1818, still lives and makes her home with him. He was married in New York, July 23. 1874, to Miss Jennie Newman, a native of that state, and they have a family of seven children, Dewitt F., Grace R., Mattie P., Willie H., Ethel M., Guy A. and Carl. Fraternally, Mr. Strong belongs to the M. W. A., being a charter member of Lodge No. 7218 at Way- side. He is also affiliated with the K. O. T. M., and his wife belongs to the L. O. T. M. Religiously, Mrs. Strong is identified with the First Methodist Episcopal church of Wild Rose.

HENRY D. ENGELBART, deceased, a pioneer of 1883, was a native of Minnesota, born March 2. 1859. He received his edt- cation in the common schools of that state and early learned the trade of a machinist. In 1883 he came to Spokane and entered the

employ of the electric light company. he being the third electrician to come to this city. He retained the same position continuously until August 24, 1889. when his death oc- curred. Mr. Engelbart was one of the sub- stantial and respected citizens of Spokane .. Though not ambitious for leadership among his fellowmen and never aspiring to any po- litical office. he nevertheless enjoyed the es- teem, confidence and good will of all who knew him well. He was a prominent member of the Evangelical Association and an active and enthusiastic worker in the cause of Christianity. On December 19, 1882. in the state of Minnesota, he was united in marriage with Miss Ida E. Stutz, a native of that state, who survives her husband. They became parents of four children. Albert F. H .. Lillie R., Irwin H. and Pearl M. Mrs. Engelbart is also identified with the Evangelical church.

Owing to the great care and caution with which Mr. Engelbart made his investments be- fore his death and Mrs. Engelbart's ability to care for them after, his family have always been in very comfortable circumstances. They own a cozy home at No. OLIOI Cedar street, this city.

JONATHAN HEATON. a pioneer of 1887. is a native of Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania, born November 17, 1860. He gradu- ated from the University of Michigan in the class of 1886 with the degree of A. B .. then went to Tower City. Dakota. to accept a situation as teacher in a college. The next year he came to Spokane, having been elected superintendent of the city schools. In 1889 he resigned to become professor of mathe- matics in the Spokane College, and before the

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end of the year he resigned that position also, and entered the abstract and loan office of D. M. Thompson. He became deputy county treasurer in 1891 and since then has been deputy in several other county offices. In 1896 he accepted a situation in the Hypotheek Bank, which position he still retains. Mr. Heaton is a profound and thorough scholar, educated in one of the finest institutions of learning of our land, and in many ways has he exerted a powerful influence over the educational forces of this city. Serving as superintendent of the city schools at a time when our system was in its infancy, he made good use of the opportunity afforded him for laying its founda- tions on a sound and enduring basis. He also rendered valuable assistance to the cause of thorough scholarship at a later date, when he served as a member of the board of educa- tion. Fraternally, Mr. Heaton is identified with the Red Cross Lodge, K. P., of which he has been secretary several years. His col- lege Greek letter society is the Phi Gamma Delta. He is a member of the Grace Baptist church of this city.

MRS. CLARA S. OLMSTED was born near Waukesha, Wisconsin, September 7. 1845. Was reared on a farm. Taught school. Was married August 10, 1866, to Adolphus Olmsted, who died in Wisconsin March 13, 1881. Mrs. Olmsted came to Spokane with her mother, Mrs. Susan S. Hyde, in May, 1881. She taught school and for some time dealt extensively and success- fully in real estate. She has a comfortable home at South 624 Sheridan avenue. Mrs. Ida Patchen, wife of George B. Patchen, is her daughter. She has also two sons, John

Olmsted and Arden F. Olmsted, who are engaged in farming in Lincoln county.

Mrs. Olmsted is a sister of S. E .. E. B. and R. C. Hyde and Mrs. Mattie A. Blalock.

T. W. PYNN, a pioneer of 1877, is a na- tive of Massachusetts, born June 7, 1855. At the age of nineteen he joined the Second United States Infantry Regiment. When the Nez Perce war broke out in 1877 they received orders to report at Lewiston, Idaho, for duty, and they arrived there July 19 of that year. They were ordered to the site of the present Spokane. for the purpose of keeping the Spo- kane tribe quiet and camped where the Sacred Heart Hospital now stands. In the fall they returned to Fort Lapwai, leaving two com- panies behind. There they passed the winter, erecting Fort Sherman the next spring. Mr. Pynn was discharged in 1880, settled in Spo- kane that same year and has been a resident of the city continuously since. He first en- gaged in the restaurant and bakery business, but in 1886 retired on account of his health and. started to teach music, at the same time working at his trade, carpentering. In 1882 he had organized the old Spokane Brass Band, the first in the city, and in 1888 he was ap- pointed chief musician of the Second National Guard, organized that year by the territorial government. He served under this appoint- ment until 1897, when his band was mustered out of the service. The following year he or- ganized what was known as Pynn's Military Band, which still exists. Mr. Pynn is a good, substantial citizen, public spirited and active in promoting the best interests of the city. He is a charter member of Myrtle Lodge, K. P., and has taken all the degrees in the I. O. .

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O. F. fraternity. He also affiliates with the 1. O. C. W .. He was married in Spokane, January 1, 1885, to Miss Linda Johnson, a na- tive of Illinois, and they have had three chil- dren : Hazel Fern, who died February 17. 1900: Iva Irene and George Albert.

A. M. CAMPBELL, a pioneer of 1887. is a native of Maine, born October 30, 1852. He was reared and educated in that state. graduating at Fox Croft Academy. After completing his course of study he spent sev- eral years in teaching. then engaged in the grocery business. In 1870 he removed to Watsonville, California, and became a book- keeper in the Watsonville Mill & Lumber Com- pany's employ, remaining with them for many years. In 1887, however, he came to Spo- kane to accept a situation as bookkeeper and collector for the Spokane Mill Company. He was employed by them until 1893. then served as deputy county treasurer until 1895. since which date he has been bookkeeper for the im- plement firm of the Mitchell, Lewis & Staver Company. Mr. Campbell has had long ex- perience in his business, having held many responsible positions in this state and else- where, and it would be difficult to find a man better fitted by education and practice than he for the exacting duties of his present situa- tion. Fraternally he is affiliated with the I. O. F. He was married at Bangor, Maine. May 30. 1872, to Miss Cora Clark, a native of that city, and they have one child, Josie B.

E. M. HEYBURN, of the firm of Hey- burn, Price, Heyburn & Daherty, attorneys, 309 Hyde block, is a native of Delaware

county, Pennsylvania, where he grew to man- hood and was educated, attending the Maple- wood Institute and graduating from the West Chester Normal College in 1873. He then entered the ministry of the Baptist denomi- nation, being ordained in 1874. and was actively engaged in ministerial work until 1892. In that year he retired from the clerical profession and commenced the practice of law. securing admission to the bar of this state in 1893. The firm to which he belongs is one of the best known in this state and has a large practice in the courts of Washington and Idaho, especially in the line of mining liti- gation. Mr. Heyburn himself is regarded as one of the ablest attorneys in this city. He is a prominent member of the First Baptist church. On December 1, 1874, he was mar- ried in West Chester. Pennsylvania, to Miss Miranda C. Carver, a native of that state. and they have six children : Ermina, wife of George 1. Clagget : John B., first lieutenant in the Forty-fourth Volunteer Infantry: Lilian C .: Charles L. : Sarah G. and Mary.

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An illustrated history of Spokane county, state of Washington, Part 70

Author: Edwards, Jonathan, 1847-1929. cn Publication date: 1900 Publisher: [San Francisco?] W.H. Lever Number of Pages: 888

Author: Edwards, Jonathan, 1847-1929. cn
Publication date: 1900
Publisher: [San Francisco?] W.H. Lever
Number of Pages: 888