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MCFADDEN, J. C., attorney-at-law, of New Whatcom, was born in Vancouver, Wash. Terr., March 16th, 1856. He removed with his parents to Sanders Bottom, Lewis County, Wash. (now the town of Chehalis), where he attended school until the age of seventeen, when he accompanied his father to Washing- ton, D. C., who went to that city to attend his duties as Territorial Delegate for Washington Territory. While there he entered and graduated from the Emerson
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Institute in 1875. Returning to Washington, he read law in his father's and John P. Judson's law offices, and was admitted to the Bar in 1876, by Judge Roger S. Green, at the capital city. Beginning practice at Olympia, he was appointed Prosecuting Attorney for the Second Judicial District of Washington Territory in 1882, in which office he served until March, 1885. He then returned to practice in Olympia, in which he continued until October, 1890, when he removed to New Whatcom, where he opened an office and is building up an excellent reputation as a lawyer. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, Elks, and Red Men.
McFARLING, J. T., merchant, of Spangle, Wash., proprietor of an extensive dry-goods and grocery store in that city, was born in Franklinville, N. Y. His parents emigrated to America when quite young and settled in Franklinville. His father served in the British Army in Canada as a hospital steward in the time of Kilpatrick's War, after which he returned to Franklinville, where he died. Young McFarling attended school in his native place until the age of eighteen, when he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth New York Volunteers, was captured at the battle of Gettysburg, was transferred to Tennessee, and lost a leg at the battle of Kansas Mountain. Upon his discharge he became a photog- rapher in New York. He afterward tried stock-raising in Iowa, but was driven out by the grasshopper plague ; went to Wyoming and remained there for four years engaged in the same pursuit, and after a brief visit to his native town migrated to Washington, making part of the journey on horseback, crippling several animals in so doing. Arriving in Spangle, he bought out the dry-goods and grocery business which he still continues with abundant success. He was married June 10th, 1878, to Miss Geraldine Bennett, of Wisconsin. Eight children, the sexes being equally divided, grace their union. Mr. McFarling has held office, being at one time the Assessor and Collector of Holt County, Neb. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and a Republican in his political faith.
MCGRAW, JOHN H .- The life of this gentleman, Governor of the State of Washington, President of the First National Bank of Seattle, and one of the most influential residents of that city, conveys, as few lives convey, the lesson that to the American citizen endowed with honesty, ability, and energy all things are possible. Mr. McGraw was born at Barker's Plantation, Penobscot County, Me., October 4th, 1850. Losing his father by drowning, his mother remarried, and the not unusual result followed, that the boy, ambitious and eager to do for himself, began life with but scanty schooling at the age of fourteen. Maintain- ing himself under many difficulties, he became at seventeen manager of a general store. Four years in this subordinate position fitted him to enter into the same business in partnership with his brother, with whom he continued until their failure in 1876. This reverse, owing to no fault of theirs, determined Mr. McGraw to seek the broader field of the far West. He arrived in San Francisco in 1876, and five months later (December 28th, 1876) landed at Seattle, which le had previously determined to make his home. He arrived almost penniless, a stranger among strangers, but was in nowise discouraged. His first employment
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was as clerk in the Occidental Hotel. He later kept the American House, which was destroyed by fire, compelling him to solicit and obtain employment, which he did on the police force of the city, then consisting of but four men. It is darkest just before the dawn. His abilities attracted attention. He was elected City Marshal, then Chief of Police ; filled and was re-elected to these offices ; resigned them to become Sheriff of King County, and was returned to the same responsible position once and again. During his third term he was called to deal with the anti-Chinese excitement, and displayed much wisdom and tact in the execution of his official duties, but his firm attitude injured his popularity and defeated his re-election. During his term of office, however, he had devoted himself to the study of law and been admitted to the Bar. In 1887 he entered into partnership with Roger S. Green and C. H. Hanford, two distinguished jurists, and began the practice of the law, adding shortly afterward Joseph F. McNaught to their number, and thus founding one of the most successful law firms in Washington. Mr. McGraw was nominated and elected in 1888 Sheriff, but declined a re-election and devoted himself to the service of the First National Bank, of which he had been chosen President. He is an ardent Republican. Self-made and self-reliant, Mr. McGraw's later life may be compared to the clear shining of the sun of prosperity after a morning and mid-day of clouds.
MCHUGHI, M., farmer and hop-grower, of Buckley, Pierce County, Wash., was born in Ireland in 1850, being sixth in a family of nine children born to Charles and Mary (Doogin) McHugh. His parents were both natives of the Emerald Isle. Living at home until he reached his majority, young McHugh emigrated to America and made the overland journey to Contra Costa County, Cal., by train in 1875. After a brief residence in the Golden State he removed to King County, Wash. Terr., and from thence to his present home and farm near Buckley. Here he owns six hundred and forty acres of fine land, twenty-five of which are in hops. He is also a stock-raiser, keeping only the best cattle. He has a fine residence, with large lawns and hop houses, a thriving dairy business, and is, moreover, a raiser of fine vegetables and fruits. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace for two terms, is a member of the School Board of Buckley and of the Catholic Church. He was married in June, 1880, to Miss Mary Gallagher, the daughter of an Irish merchant. He is a Democrat in politics, a careful cultivator, and a generally prosperous man.
MCINTOSH, JAMES W., Postmaster of Starbuck, Wash., was born in Canada in 1854. His father, James McIntosh, a superior mechanic, was a native of Scot- land, his mother, Mary C. McIntosh, being also from the land of cakes. Third in a family of seven, young McIntosh received his early training in the schools of Canada and Minnesota, to which State his parents removed in 1865. Leaving school he remained in Minnesota, engaged in various pursuits, until 1875 ; then going to Oregon, he devoted himself to flour-milling, remaining four years, when he went to Prescott, Wash., and from thence to Starbuck in 1882, where he has employed his energies in various pursuits, being one of the oldest settlers in that thriving town, of which he is at present Postmaster. He was married in 1880 to Miss Julia McGuire, a native of Oregon. They have four children. Mr. McIn-
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tosh is a Republican in politics. He is largely interested with his brother, T. H. McIntosh, in real estate, both in city and country property, which, as the country is rapidly settling up, bids fair to become exceedingly valuable.
MCKINNEY, WILLIAM, farmer, of Waitsburg, was born in Warren County, Ind., in 1836. His father, William McKinney, was an Ohio farmer ; his mother, Anna (Walter) Mckinney, being a native of Pennsylvania. Fifth in a family of six children, young Mckinney was educated in Oregon and Missouri. He crossed the plains in 1845 with his parents, who located in Hillsboro, Ore. The journey, extending over a period of six months, was attended with all the dangers and privations peculiar to the overland trip at that early day, and the pioneers were more than thankful when it was concluded. Upon reaching manhood Mr. Mckinney removed to Washington, located in Walla Walla County, and engaged in packing and stock-raising. In 1855 he volunteered as an Indian fighter, in which dangerous pursuit he continued until the advent of the regular troops. Returning to Oregon in 1856, for a period he occupied himself with various pur- suits, but finally settled at Waitsburg as a farmer. He was married in 1865 to Miss Sarah Poulson, a daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Poulson, a lady descended on her father's side from an ancient English family. They have four children. Mr. Mckinney is a stockholder in the S. W. Smith Company, an important commer- cial enterprise, owns a city home and a valuable ranch of four hundred acres, is a Democrat in politics, and takes great interest in the public schools, to which and the Washington Academy he has made considerable donations. Mr. McKin- ney is widely known and generally esteemed for his many good qualities.
McKONE, DR. JAMES J., of Tacoma, Wash., was born in North Andover, Mass., September 3d, 1863. After receiving the benefits of an academic education in his native town, he became a student at Georgetown (D. C.) University in 1882, completing its classical course in 1883, when he entered Bellevue Medical College in New York City, graduating as M.D. in 1886. He began the practice of medi- cine as House Physician in the Garfield Memorial Hospital, Washington, D. C., and after serving as such for eighteen months, he became House Surgeon in the Emergency Hospital of Washington, D. C. Here he practised for a year and a half, being also Demonstrator of Anatomy in Georgetown Medical College. Al- lured by the attractions of a broader field for larger usefulness, Dr. McKone re- moved to Tacoma, where he finds full use for his thorough medical skill in his large and growing practice. He is also Surgeon in Charge of St. Joseph's Hos- pital in that city, and a member of the State Medical and a member of the Pierce County Medical associations, and a member of Medical Society, District of Colum- bia. The doctor finds time to exercise his pen as a correspondent for several medical journals, furnishing articles which are greatly appreciated by the faculty. Dr. McKone read the first paper ever read before the Pierce County Medical So- ciety of Tacoma, Wash. ; subject, " Lacerated and Contused Wounds of Fingers," published later in the Chicago Medical Standard.
McMANUS, JOHN E., was born July 21st, 1850, in Philadelphia, Pa., where he received his early education. On reaching his majority he took charge of the
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Twenty-eighth Section of the Board of School Control in Philadelphia, and served as a member of that board for three years. For nineteen years he was prominently identified with the newspapers of Philadelphia, among them being the Press, Times and Record. His newspaper work has greatly aided him in his legislative labors. Upon leaving the East he came to Tacoma, Wash., where for a time he published the Record, and afterward disposed of his interest in the same and gave his attention to other matters which lent a broader scope to his ambi- tions. Mr. McManus is now a resident of the manufacturing city of Everett, Wash., and is a director in the Mitchell Land and Improvement Company, Everett Tile Works, and Everett and Snohomish Steel Railway Company. He is also President of the Bank of Everett. Politically he has always been identified with the Democratic party. As a politician he is conservative, and his opinions are held in the highest esteem. On November 8th, 1892, he was elected State Sena- tor, and his entrance into the arena of public life was most auspicious, and the native ability which he displayed in securing wise and judicious legislation dur- ing the third session of the State Legislature was but an evidence of liis capabili- ties, foresight and wisdom, and a prophecy of higher honors in years to come.
McMASTER, J. H., dealer in agricultural implements, of Pomeroy, Waslı., was born in England in 1861. His father, James McMaster, was a Scotch farmer ; his mother, Annie (Herron) McMaster, being a native of the same country. Edu- cated at the Ewort High School, he took a commercial course, and was one of four out of many thousands who received prizes which entitled lim, as their holder, to enter any branch of the Government service without further examina- tion. After serving an apprenticeship of four years in an Edinburgh mercantile house, he came to the United States in 1883, locating in Chicago. After two years' service there in a clerkly capacity, he removed in 1885 to Washington, establishing himself at Dayton, where he engaged in the agricultural implement business. After two years in Dayton, he removed his business to Pomeroy, where be has made it a continually increasing success. He was married in 1892 to Miss Jeannie Wills, of Missouri. He possesses not only & pleasant city home, but sub- urban property as well. He is a Republican and a member of the Knights of Pythias. Though actively engaged in business, Mr. McMaster is still a student, and manages to keep himself acquainted, through the medium of his fine library, with the current literature of the day.
McNAUGHT, J. F., attorney-at-law, of Seattle, was born in McLean County, Ill., on August 17th, 1855, and gained his early education in common schools, supplemented by a college course at the Wesleyan University. His legal studies were pursued at Ann Arbor, Mich. He was admitted to the Bar in Seattle in 1878, where he had located after the completion of his preparation for the profes- sion of his choice. Opening an office, lie devoted himself at once to practice, building up a large business, which promises to bring him not only fame but more substantial rewards. He is the senior member of the firm of McNaught Brothers, and is also President and Manager of the McNaught Land and Investment Company. He is, morcover, largely interested in various corporations and min- ing companies, of which he is the agent and actuary. He was married in 1877
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to Miss Jennie E. Hodge, of Bloomington, Ill. They have two children. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Masonic fraternities, and one of Seattle's most enterprising and valued citizens. Large interests requiring his constant attention prevent his taking that active part in politics which his personal popularity might otherwise oblige him to do.
MCPHEE, B. W., a pioneer and popular dentist, of Colfax, Wash., was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., in 1862. His father, John A. McPhee, was a Cana- dian ; his mother a native of New York. The fourth child of a family of six, the doctor was educated in the public schools of Colorado, and deciding to adopt the profession of dentistry, entered and was graduated from the Dental College of Ohio in 1883. He began business in the city of Cincinnati, where he practised for three years. Then coming West in 1886, he located at Colfax, opening the dental parlors where, by constant devotion to his work and keeping up with every improvement of the times, he has built up a large and lucrative practice. Dr. McPhee was married in 1884 to Miss Louise Grapes, of Newport, Ky., a lady of excellent family. Two children give life and animation to their pretty home, in which he delights to spend most of his leisure time. He is a Past Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and a Democrat, with every reason to be satisfied with the well-earned fruits of life's labor.
MCSHERRY, NELSON, merchant, of Prescott, Washi., was born in York County, Pa., in 1855. His father, J. J. McSherry, was one of the founders of the town of that name in York County, Pa. Young McSherry was the fourth in a family of seven, and received his early education in the common schools of the Buckeye State and later in Missouri, to which State his parents removed. He began life as a school-teacher, which, after a few years' experience, he relinquished to en- gage in stock-raising, selling out at the end of three years to become a general merchant. From this he passed to farming. Coming to Washington in 1889, hc at once interested himself in his former occupation, general merchandising, which he continues to pursue, having a good location and carrying a full stock of everything in which he deals. A pushing and energetic man, he is reaping substantial results and building up a business which cannot fail to prove re- munerative. He was married in 1880 to Miss Mary E. Harvey, an Iowa lady. They have four children. Though a business man, Mr. McSherry finds great pleasure in the perusal of his fine collection of books, and is an interested observer of all that tends to the educational advancement of his fellow-citizens. He has held various local offices, and, best proof of integrity, retains the respect of the many customers with whom hc deals.
MENTZEL, D. E., blacksmith, of Spangle, Wash., was born in Prussia, April 11th, 1837. His father, Daniel Mentzel, a baker, died at the patriarchal age of eighty-eight. His mother's maiden name was Henrietta Tupper. Both were natives of Germany. Young Mentzel's carly schooling was obtained in the land of his nativity ; here too he learned the blacksmith trade, then travelled for four ycars throughout Germany ; served for three years as a soldier in the army of the Fatherland, went through the war with Austria, and was present an I actively
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engaged in many battles. In 1870 he came to New York, from thence to Charles- ton, S. C., and other portions of the South ; returned to Germany for a visit ; migrated to Washington, settled at Spangle, and returned to the business of his youth, blacksmithing. Mr. Mentzel was married in Germany to Miss Matilda Raush, July 10th, 1862, a daughter of Christopher and Matilda Raush. Six children have been born to them. Mr. Mentzel is the inventor of a valuable patent brake and a superior workman in an art old as civilization itself.
METZ, CHARLES E., of Colfax, Wash., was born at Catonsville, Baltimore County, Md., in 1851. His father, Augustus H. Metz, a professional musician, was a native of Germany ; his mother, Mary (Deitz) Metz, being also from the Fatherland. Sixth in a family of ten, Charles E. Metz was educated in the schools of Maryland and began a collegiate course, which, however, he was un- able to finish. On leaving school he removed to Texas in 1869 and engaged as a salesman. He returned to Maryland in 1875 and was appointed Chief of Police of Baltimore County, Md., a position which he held until his removal to Oregon. After a sojourn both in Oakland and Portland, Ore., he migrated in 1881 to Col- fax, Wash., his present place of residence, where he became clerk in a general merchandise store until 1889, when he was elected Clerk of Superior Court of Whitman County. He filled satisfactorily other offices, including that of Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners in the years of 1891 and 1892. He was married in 1883 to Miss Catherine D. Chase, a native of Oregon. He is a mem- ber of various secret societies and a Democrat in his political faith. He has won his way by his own unaided abilities to comparative competence and the general esteem of his fellow-citizens.
MEYERS, L. W., farmer, miller and merchant, of Meyers' Falls, Stevens County, Wash., was born in Belleville, Ont., April 28th, 1833. He is the son of Henry and Jane C. Meyers. His great-grandfather, John Walden Meyers, figured largely as a loyalist in the War of the Revolution, being prominently connected with an unsuccessful attempt to capture the American General Schuyler at Albany. Educated in the common schools of Belleville, young Meyers was ap- prenticed at the age of fourteen to a cabinet-maker for five years, but bought out his time at the age of seventeen and commenced working for himself. In 1852 he worked at his trade through the summer at Buffalo, N. Y., from thence went to Hudson in the same State, where he continued for two years. There he was married, on May 18th, 1854, to Miss Mary E. Spaulding, a daughter of Noah Allen Spaulding, a nephew of the celebrated General Ethan Allen. Removing with his wife to Orono, Durham County, Ont., he operated a furniture factory for five years. Removing to Colville, Wash., in 1862, after a brief sojourn at Winnipeg, he operated a flour-mill for two years. He made a successful prospecting trip up the Columbia River in 1865-66. In the fall of 1866 he squatted on the claim at Meyers' Falls, where he now resides. At his mill on this tract in January, 1867, he claims to have made the first patent flour manufactured in the United States. His wife and children joined him in 1869, after an unavoidable separation of seven and a half years. He has a family of three. He speaks highly, as every good husband should, of his indebtedness to his wife's assistance in the accumulation
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of the wealth with which Providence has blessed him. He is a consistent Re- publican in politics, and has served three terms as County Commissioner of Stevens County. He is the possessor of some thousands of acres and other valuable real and personal property, being counted the second wealthiest man in the county. Few men can show a cleaner business record or more substantial results for their life work than the subject of this sketch.
MILLER, A. A., merchant, of Pullman, Wash., was born in Quincy, Ill., July 8th, 1862, the youngest in a family of five. His father, Jacob Miller, a farmer, was born in Germany in 1825 ; his mother, Nancy (Chandler) Miller, was a native of Virginia. After graduating from the Gem City Business College, young Miller began life as a clerk in the city where he was born. Coming to Washington in 1884, he located at Pullman, his present place of residence. Engaging in mer- cantile business, he continued to build it up until the fire of July 3d, 1890, de- stroyed his store, involving a loss of $12,000. Mr. Miller is one of the largest stockholders in the Pullman Mercantile Company, and is also the owner of-valu- able real estate, both city and suburban. He is a member of the Masonic Frater- nity and a thoroughgoing business man who keeps the friendship of all with whom he comes into social relationship. He was married in 1889 to Miss I. Pearl Mason, a fair Arcadian from Missouri. Hc is a Republican in his politics and a member of the City Council.
MILLER, ALEXANDER, President and Manager of the North Yakima Milling Company, a corporation organized in 1886, and employing considerable capital, was born in Sweden in 1856. Coming to the United States in 1881, he first lo- cated at Minneapolis, became interested in mill-building and remained until his removal to Salem, Ore., in 1883. Three years of the same occupation in the Web-foot State determined him in 1886 to emigrate to Washington and associate himself with the company whose affairs he is still engaged in controlling, and he owns three fourths of the capital stock of the company. He was married in 1883, at Salem, Ore., to Miss Esther Catherine Andrews, a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. Miller is not only the owner of city property, but of other valuable realty. He is a member of the City Council and a Republican in politics. The corporation which he so ably represents is one of the most splendidly equipped in that section of Washington. Mr. Miller avails himself of the most valuable improvements, and spares no pains to advance the best interests of the stockholders who have com- mitted them to his charge.
MILLER, CHARLES, a prominent citizen and ex-Mayor of Roslyn, was born in Alleghany County, Md., some thirty-two years ago. His father, Christopher G. Miller, was a native of Germany, and by occupation a mechanic ; his mother was also a German. Educated in the public schools of his native State, young Miller began active life in Montana, where he engaged in the shoe business. Attracted by the broader opportunities of Western life, he migrated to his present place of residence, first in the employ of the Northern Pacific Coal Company, but soon relinquished his position for mercantile pursuits-the shoe trade-in which he continued until burned out, after which he became a general trader. He was ap-
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pointed Postmaster, and held that office until 1890, when he retired from active business life. He was a member of the first City Council (1888), serving the city in that capacity until elected Mayor, an office which he held for four terms. He was married, March 5th, 1891, at Washington, D. C., to Miss Mary J. Weedy, an English lady, by whom he has one child. He owns a city residence and other valuable real estate. He is a member of the Masonic Fraternity and the Knights of Pythias, and withal an active Democratic politician, being a working member of its State Central and other organizations. As a civil official Mr. Miller's ad- ministration was eminently successful and satisfactory to his fellow-citizens.
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