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At Chicago, in 1872, Mr. Domrese married Miss Helen, daughter of Carl H. and Albertine (Braun) Zachow, natives of Prussia and now living in Chicago. Mr. Zachow was an active educator in the school room for fity-two years.
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In April, 1903, he came on a visit to his daugh- ter here in Douglas county and here passed from earth to the life beyond, after having spent eighty-eight years and eight months so faithfully in noble labors. Mrs. Domrese was born in Prussia on January 21, 1854, and has one brother and three sisters, John, Mrs. Anna Knobelsdorff, Mrs. Louisa Bollman and Miss Matilda Jacobson. To Mr. and Mrs. Domrese, the following children have been born ; Charles A., in Winona county, Minnesota, April 7, 1874; Adele K., in Winona county, Minnesota, on June 27, 1876, now the wife of William Mckay; Louis E., in Winona county, Minne- sota, on August 29, 1877 ; Henry J., in Kansas, on December 23, 1882; Lucy M., in Douglas county, March 27, 1885 ; Lilly D., in this coun- ty, on July 8, 1892; and Bernice A., in this county on September 5, 1893.
Mr. Domrese is an active member of the G. A. R., and he and his wife are communicants at the Lutheran church. In his labors and walk in this county and elsewhere he has always shown marked integrity and sound principles, coupled with industry and sagacity, which have won for him, not only an enviable position in this community but also a fine competence in this world's goods.
ORVILL CLARK is one of the pioneers of Douglas county and resides now on his place about a mile south from Waterville, where he settled in 1884. He has improved the farm well and in addition to raising diversified crops, has given his attention to raising horses.
Orvill Clark was born in Ann Arbor, Mich- igan, on May 18, 1838, the son of Elias S. and Mary A. (Fletcher) Clark, natives of New York and Canada, respectively, and descendants of old colonial stock. Mr. Clark was educated in the public schools of his native state and at the age of nineteen, went to work for himself. He operated his farm in Michigan until 1878. then started to California to seek his health. He got no farther than Laramie, Wyoming, and there remained for one year. Being improved, he returned to Michigan, sold his property and journeyed to Colorado. After tilling the soil for sometime in that state, he went on to San Francisco and thence mode his way to Spokane. It was on March 30, 1884, that Mr. Clark took
his present place by a squatter's right and since that time he has been one of the steady laborers for progress and development of this county. Mr. Clark has four brothers and two sisters, Albert, Andrew C., L. Frank, Russell A., Mrs. Adeline Raymond, and Mrs. Mandany M. Petty.
At Stockbridge, Bingham county, Mich- igan, on September 4, 1859, Mr. Clark married Miss Adeline Carr, a native of Wheatfield, in the same county. Her parents were William and Mary Carr, descendants from early colonial stock. The fruit of this union is Scott E., born in Wheatfield, Michigan, now a farmer in Clin- ton, that state ; Floyd B., born in DeWitt, Clin- ton county, Michigan, also residing in that state ; Flora A., born in Gilford, Michigan, now living in this county, the wife of Michael Mc- Grew an engineer. Mr. Clark has held various offices in places where he has lived and is a man of energy and good judgment.
It is of interest in an article of this kind to note that Mr. Clark had a full share of the trials and adversities with the struggling pioneers contemporary with him, in opening this country and securing a support for himself and his fam- ily. Provisions could only be had in Spokane, one hundred and fifty miles distant. Other places nearer were simply little supply points where goods were brought to from Spokane and other places on the railroad and the prices were greatly in excess of those ruling in Spokane. Consequently men of limited means could do no better than to take their rigs and make the trip to Spokane, whence they freighted their supplies to their claims. Mr. Clark had his part in this and it would take thirteen days and nights to make the journey and while out he never slept in a house. Those days are past and now he has the prosperity that his wise labors deserve.
HENRY PRANGE. If one-fourth of the hardships endured and labors performed and the suffering undergone by the pioneers were written, books would be multiplied in an untold degree. It is only when one comes in contact with real pioneers, and face to face with the actual conditions as they exist that he can real- ize these things. Douglas county has been no exception to pioneer history and many could re- peat tales of actual experience stranger than
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fiction. We are pleased to have the privilege of recording some of the incidents in the career of the subject of this article, who, with his faith- ful wife, has labored most assiduously and has gained, also, a very brilliant and gratifying suc- cess, in which latter, every one, who knows their history, will take great pleasure. Henry Prange was born in Hanover, Germany, on June 10, 1854. His parents, John and Annie (Prigge) Prange, were also natives of Han- over. He was educated in the public schools of his native place and there remained until 1882 when he came to the United States, settling in South Dakota. He did general work there for a while and then farmed for five years. In 1888 he came to Douglas county and took a pre- emption near his present homestead which lies about two miles southeast from Farmer. He also took a pre-emption. He went to Kittitas county and worked to get money to move his family on the claim and then came hither with them. Mr. Prange was forced to work out to gain food for the family and his wife cared for the place. On Sundays, he would come home and haul a supply of water for the week from a well nine miles distant then return to his work on Sunday night. During these times, his wife cut fifteen acres of grain with a knife and so industrious was she that she saved the entire amount. Such faithful labors as these could but gain success. Although both were beset with many adverse circumstances, they have steadily climbed up the grade until now they are among the most prosperous people in Doug- las county. To the claim they have added one- half section by purchase and now they have a magnificent estate of one section, with good residence, large barn, plenty of water and all other improvements necessary. In addition to farming, they handle fine graded cattle and also good horses. The farm is supplied with the lat- est improvements in machinery. Everything about the premises, from the broad acres to every part of the house, shows a real industry thrift and prosperity. Mr. Prange has three brothers and two sisters in Germany while his wife has one brother and four half-sisters in Germany.
In South Dakota on May 6, 1883, Mr. Prange married Miss Annie, daughter of Cars- tan and Kathrina (Schreider ) Prange, natives of Hanover. Germany. To this union the fol- lowing children have been born; Annie C., in
South Dakota, March 27, 1884; William John Henry, in South Dakota, on August II, 1885; Otto A. J., in South Dakota, on December 11, 1887; John H., in Ellensburg, on March 20, 1890; Emma M., in Douglas county, on May 13, 1893; William H., in Douglas county, on October II, 1895; and Maria M., in Douglas county, on February 23, 1898.
In their labors to gain prosperity in tem- poral things, Mr. and Mrs. Prange have not forgotten the true spirit life and are devoted members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Prange is fully satisfied with the country of his adop- tion and feels, also, that his choice of Douglas county has not been a mistake. It is a pleasure to note that he has made another valuable citi- zen to the land of the Stars and Stripes, coming from the land which has given us so many of sturdy worth.
OLE RUUD is one of the most substantial men of Douglas county, and perhaps no other settler is as well known in his section of the country as he. Doubtless, too, no other man in Washington is as well acquainted with Doug- las county as Mr. Ruud. Since 1884 he has been surveyor of the county and although he is a Republican in politics, and his name appears on that ticket, still he is the recipient of the con- fidence of all parties and has given a general and thorough satisfaction during his long term of service.
Ole Ruud was born in Parish Hole, Nor- way, on December 24, 1847, the son of Ole and Johanna (Vig) Ruud, natives of the same place as our subject. The father is deceased, but the mother is still living in Norway. After attending the common schools of his native country, Ole was confirmed in the Lutheran church and then finished his education in the agricultural college of Aws, Norway, in 1870. After that he was engaged in the mercantile, lumber business, and farming there until 1879. the year in which he came to the United States. He landed in Hamilton county, Iowa, and en- gaged in various occupations there including coal mining and so forth. Later, he sold the property that he had acquired and came on to San Francisco. From there, he journeyed on to Portland, then to Walla Walla and finally came out to Brents postoffice in 1882. In May
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of the following year, in company with John Bannick he came to Douglas county and arrived here on the eight of the month. On the 12th of May, 1883, he posted a notice on a claim he had selected, it being at the foot of Badger mountain, and is two and three-fourths miles due south of Waterville. The only flowing water in that section is on Mr. Ruud's farm. He had added three fourths of a section to this and now has an excellent estate which is laid out with the best of wisdom and taste and is a model Washington farm. On the 17th of May after his location he had the ground prepared and planted a crop of potatoes which was the first crop in the Waterville section. Mr. Ruud had to endure the hardships incident to pioneer life and knows what it is to labor hard with scant supplies. In 1884, under the territorial government he was selected surveyor and since then has been in that office. He had studied civil engineering and surveying in the old coun- try. In addition to the occupation mentioned, Mr. Ruud also does stock breeding and has a fine herd of graded cattle. He has three broth- ers and one sister, Andrew, Martin, Christian, Olava.
At Waterville, on November 24, 1892, Mr. Ruud married Miss Christina Larson, the daughter of Lars M. and Sara S. (Jenson) Larson, both natives of Sweden. Mrs. Ruud was born in Lind Brufal, Sweden, on September 9, 1864, and came to the United States on April 13, 1883. To this union six children have been born, Agnes I. J., Signe Kristiana Jane, Synneva Augusta O., Karl Oliver, Albert Martin, and Gustav Adolph. Mr. Ruud is a member of the Old Settlers Association of Douglas county, while he and his wife belong to the Lutheran church. They are highly re- spected people and have labored faithfully for the advancement of the interests of Douglas county since coming here.
BYRUM S. DODD lives at St. Andrews, in Douglas county, where he has a fine estate of four hundred and eighty acres, which is in a high state of cultivation and cropped mostly to small grains. He was born in Knox county, Ohio, on August 12, 1851. His parents, Josephus and Sarah (Rines) Dodd, were natives of Ohio and
pioneers to Illinois. In Whiteside county of the latter state our subject received his edu- cation and there remained for thirty-four years, engaged in farming. It was in 1890, that he came to Douglas county and settled on a pre- emption, taking also later a timber culture and homestead, which now make the estate mention- ed above. The soil is very fertile and is handled skilfully for the production of grain. Mr. Dodd has a good orchard of well selected fruit besides various other improvements on the farm. He raises cattle besides some other stock.
Mr. Dodd has one brother and three sisters, Stephen, Mrs. Mary M. Austin, Mrs. Phoebe E. Seavey and Mrs. Vianne Bills, deceased. At Morrison, Illinois, on December 15, 1874, Mr. Dodd married Miss Charlotte A., daughter of Thomas and Eliza ( Courtney ) Elliott, natives of New York city. Mrs. Dodd was born in New York city, on January 1, 1856, and has two brothers, John and Thomas. To Mr. and Mrs. Dodd two children have been born; Sarah E., in Illinois, on March II, 1876 and is at present postmistress at St. Andrews ; Alfred J., in Illinois, on August 12, 1880. Mr. Dodd is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the M. W. A.
EIELT J. COORDES is a native of the province of Hanover, Germany and comes from the stanch blood whence has sprung some of the most noted men of the world. Possessed of that sturdiness which is characteristic of his race, and guided with consummate wisdom, he has pursued his way steadily and has gained a success which is the sure meed of merit. At the present time he is the owner of eight hun- dred acres of fine land lying where the old town of Okanogan used to stand, and in fact a por- tion of his farm is the site of that early burg. This excellent estate is all in crop and produces annually large returns of wheat and other small grains. Good substantial improvements are in evidence and Mr. Coordes is considered one of the leading agriculturists in the county, and it is sure that dame fortune has smiled on his. efforts.
Eielt J. Coordes was born on March IO, 1854, the son of John E. and Wubike O. (Agena) Coordes, natives of the province of Hanover Germany. Our subject was well edu- cated in the public schools of Thune, his native
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city, and there remained until he had reached manhood's estate. When twenty, he enlisted in the Seventy-eighth Regiment, Company Two, of the regular German army and served until 1876, being under Captain Weckmann. Mr. Coordes was an expert shot and held the honors of his company during his entire time of service. Following his military career, he returned to the life of the civilian and remained still in Germany until 1883. In that year he came from the Fatherland, bidding good-bye to dear ones and cherished scenes, determined to try his fortune in the new world. For the first two years after arriving here he was in Woodford county, Illinois, engaged in rail- road contracting. Then he came west to Ritz- ville, Washington, where he remained until the spring of 1887. Thence he came to his present location and here he has remained since, achiev- ing the success that comes to the truly indus- trious who are guided by wisdom. In addition to his farming, he has devoted considerable attention to raising cattle and the result is that he has a large band of well graded stock.
Mr. Coordes has two sisters, Mrs. Ettje Dirkzen, and Mrs. Johanna J. Eben, both living in the province of Hanover.
In Illinois, on November 10, 1883, Mr. Coordes married Miss Mary, daughter of Jur- gen and Euke O. (Agena) Kutcher, natives of Germany. Mrs. Coordes was born in the pro- vince of Hanover, on November 15, 1856. To this worthy couple the following children have been born; Anna E., on December 2, 1884; John E., on August 5, 1886; William E., on April 10, 1892; Amy E., on September 16, 1894; and Owen E., on June 12. 1897. The first two were natives of Illinois and the last three of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Coordes are consistent members of the Lutheran church in Douglas and from childhood up they have been under the influence of this denomination.
ROBERT D. ROBERTS lives about two miles south from St. Andrews where he does general farming. He is also interested in hand- ling farm machinery and brought in some of the first steam threshers in this section. Mr. Roberts was also one of the first to introduce Clyde horses in this county, and is altogether a progressive and enterprising man.
Robert D. Roberts was born in Wisconsin, on October 14, 1861, the son of Robert G. and Elizabeth (Williams) Roberts, natives of Wales and emigrants to Wisconsin, while it was yet a frontier country. Our subject re- ceived the ordinary education of the Wisconsin youth in the public schools and remained in the Badger State until twenty years of age. He came to Douglas county in 1881, settling just north of Hartline where he took a' timber culture and preemption and homestead later. Subsequently, he removed to his present estate of one quarter section, which has been the home place ever since.
Mr. Roberts has the following brothers and sisters, George R., John, David, James, Mrs. Lizzie Perry, Miss Sarah, Mrs. Ellen Hut- retherch, Mrs. Mariem Muir and Mary.
At Hartline, in 1889, Mr. Roberts mar- ried Kate Williams and to them three children have been born, Evelyn M., Walter and Bessie, all natives of this county. Owing to unavoid- able and compelling circumstances, Mr. Roberts was obliged to secure a decree, annulling this marriage. On June 27, 1900, Mr. Roberts married Mrs. Lulu Warrington, daughter of H. H. and Opha M. (Cook) Ames, natives of New York and pioneers to Douglas county. To this marriage two children have been born, Mary Ethlyn on August 27, 1902; and Evan H., on August 11, 1904. Mrs. Roberts was born in Borden county, Minnesota, on June 7, 1865 and has six brothers, Charles B., John W., Arthur, Freemont D., George L., and Frederick C. By her former mariage, Mrs. Roberts has two children. Orrin P. and Tom E.
Mr. Roberts is a member of the M. W. A. and is one of the prosperous and energetic citizens of the county.
. GEORGE LOGG, who is a native of Sco- tia's rugged hills, and filled with the indomit- able spirit of that leading race of people. now lives three miles west from Baird, where he has a nice large estate and where he devotes himself to general farming and stock raising. June 24,. 1850 marks the date of his birth and his parents were John and Jennie (Jemison) Logg. both natives of Scotland. He was edu- cated in the public schools of his native country and there grew to manhood, coming to Canada
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in 1872. In a short time he returned to Scot- land, where he remained until 1875. In that year, he came to the United States, settling in the mining districts of Colorado and embarking in the mining industry until 1888. That was the year in which he came to Douglas county, settling his family in Waterville to school the children, while he took a pre-emption and tim- ber culture, where he now resides. After im- proving the claims in good shape, he brought his family in 1890 to the new home and then located his homestead. He built a nice large two story house and made other improvements commensurate therewith and since that time has steadily gone forward in the way of the agriculturist, gaining a good success as is pro- per and meet to his industry and painstaking care.
Mr. Logg has one brother, John, and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Lloyd. On December 25, 1882, at Georgetown, Colorado, occurred the marriage of George Logg and Mrs. Emilie, daughter of Johannes and Ingrie K. (Nilson) Peterson, natives of Sweden. Mrs. Logg was born in Sweden also, the date being March 18, 1858. She has the following named brothers and sister, Nels P., John E., Karl G., living in Sweden: Frans, Enoch and Theodore, living in Colorado and Mrs. Amanda Solomon, living in Sweden. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Logg are named as follows, William J.,George E.,Ernest M., Clarence A., David G., Charles P. and Frank S.
Our subject and his wife are adherents of the Presbyterian church and are known as very substantial and thrifty people.
EMMETT L. RICKS, who resides near Baird and is engaged in stock raising and gen- eral farming, is one of the leading citizens of Douglas county and has earned this position by reason of merit and worthy endeavors. He has manifested commendable wisdom and pro- gressiveness since coming to this county and has done much for its substantial improvement and material upbuilding.
Emmett L. Ricks was born in Pettis county, Missouri, on April 23, 1865, the son of Will- iam and Mary. J. (Harvey) Ricks. natives of Kentucky and Missouri, respectively. The father was a pioneer to the frontier regions of the latter state and wrought faithfully to open
and subdue the country. The common schools of Pettis county were the alma mater of our subject and within its precincts he remained until 1889, having spent the years of his man- hood until that time, in doing general farming. Upon arriving in Douglas county on March 27, 1889, Mr. Ricks selected a homestead and a timber culture claim and set himself to im- prove and open them up. He made a good farm of that half section and then sold only to purchase an estate of four hundred acres where he resides at the present time. Upon this place he has erected a fine two-story residence of beautiful design, commodious barns and out- buildings, besides making numerous other im- provements, which add materially to the value of the farm. Mr. Ricks does general farming and also has a large bunch of good graded cattle besides some horses and hogs. Mr. Ricks was one of the first settlers between the two coulees and is well and favorably known all over the county. He has brothers and sisters named as follows, Marion, William, DeWitt M., James L., Vernon, Joseph, Marvin, Mrs. D. McClure, Mrs. M. Hartman, Mrs. C. Forest and Eliza- beth.
Near Coulee City, on April 23, 1895, oc- curred the marriage of Emmett L. Ricks and Miss Viola Gilbert, and to them have been born four children, Edith M., on February 6, 1897; Leonard G., on September 21, 1898; Mildred M., on June 2, 1900; and Lela P., on April 3, 1902. Mrs. Ricks' parents are Riley and Nancy D. ( Allen) Gilbert. They are both natives of Oregon, where also Mrs. Ricks was born on October 23, 1868, Junction City being the locality. The other children of the family are, Granville M., Corington G., and Mrs. Ella Salmon.
Mr. Ricks is a member of the M. W. A., while he and his wife are communicants of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Ricks and his esti- mable wife have always labored well for the good of the community and they are highly esteemed by their neighbors and all because of their real worth and sagacious endeavors.
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STEPHEN DODD. who resides about one-half mile west from St. Andrews, is one of the men whose labors have been crowned with success in Douglas county and who is now one of the leading citizens. He is engaged
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in farming and has a good estate, which pro- duces abundantly. Mr. Dodd has won the esteem of his fellows and has shown upright- ness and sound principles in his walk here. He was born in Sparta, Ohio, on November 9. 1855, the son of Josephus and Sarah (Rines) Dodd, natives of Ohio and pioneers to Illinois. Our subject was educated in the common schools of Whiteside county, Illinois and lived there until 1889, engaging in farming after he had attained his majority. In the spring of 1889, he removed to Douglas county and took a pre-emption near the town of Douglas, which he later sold. Then he took his present place as a homestead and has since continued here. Recently, Mr. Dodd had the great misfortune to lose his house and all its contents by fire, but he has replaced it by a handsome two story structure of modern architectural design, which makes a very attractive and comfortable home. Mr. Dodd has the following named brothers and sisters, Byron S., Elias B., Mrs. Phoebe E. Seavey, Mrs. Mary Austin.
The marriage of Mr. Dodd and Miss Carrie E. Holt occurred at Morrison, Illinois, on July 3, 1879. Her father, Alexander Holt, was a soldier in the Sixteenth Illinois Volunteer In- fantry and served through the entire war. For eighteen months he had the awful lot to lan- guish in Libby, Andersonville, and other prisons in the south. He was honorably dis- charged from the service in June, 1865, and is still living. He was a native of Indiana and married Miss Sarah S. Roland, a native of Kentucky. Mrs. Dodd was born in Clinton county, Iowa, on December 19, 1862 and has the following brothers and sisters, George W., Elmer E., Frank F., Mrs. Elzina M. Baker, Mrs. Cora B. Schenck, Mrs. Hester A. Leslie and Mrs. Lulu C. Judd. Mr. and Mrs. Dodd have never had any children but raised one adopted daughter, Clara M., now the wife of J. W. Bogart, of this county. Mr. Dodd is a member of the M. W. A. and he as well as his wife are adherents of the Methodist church.
ALFRED A. PIERPOINT. From the earliest days of settlement in Douglas county, until the present time, Mr. Pierpoint has been a leading and prominent figure both in business and. in public enterprises. He is a man of strong character and consummate energy and is
dominated by a spirit that brooks no defeat; which on many occasions has been demon- strated in his public career. Upright in his private walk, wise in business methods, success in every line has been his pleasant lot and it is eminently deserved.
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