History of the Yakima Valley, Washington; comprising Yakima, Kittitas, and Benton Counties, Vol. II, Part 28

Author: Lyman, William Denison, 1852-1920
Publication date: 1919
Publisher: [Chicago] S.J. Clarke
Number of Pages: 1138

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In 1914 Mr. Sinsel was united in marriage to Miss Violet Saunders, a native of Illinois, and they are widely and favorably know in Yakima, the hospitality of many of the best homes of the city being freely accorded them. Mr. Sinsel votes with the republican party and fraternally is connected with the Masons, being ever loyal to the teachings of the craft, which is based upon a recognition of the brother- hood of mankind and the obligations thereby imposed.

NEALY N. OLNEY.

Nealy N. Olncy, who became assistant cashier of the American Commercial Bank of Wapato upon its organization, was born on the Yakima Indian reservation near Fort Simcoe on the 9th of August, 1884, a son of William and Lizzie T. Olney. The father and mother are now deceased.

The son attended the schools of Fort Simcoe and later continued his education at Toppenish. He was graduated in 1909 from the Haskell Institute at Lawrence, Kansas, where he completed a course in the commercial department, after which he returned to Toppenish, where he spent six years as a clerk in the law office of D. H. Bonsted. He then became connected with the lumber trade at Toppenish and at White Swan and was made manager of the yard at the latter place. He entered the banking business in the early part of 1918, when he was made assistant cashier of the American Commercial Bank, which is the only bank in the United States that was organized and is conducted solely by Indians. They have entered upon a nota- bly successful career. Already the deposits of the bank have reached the sum of one hundred thousand dollars and their business is steadily growing owing to the efficiency and enterprise of the men at its head.

Mr. Olney was married on the 28th of June, 1913, to Miss Hazel Foster, a Yakima Indian. He is one of the charter members and is the secretary and treasurer of the Yakima Indian Commercial Club. He has a wide acquaintance in this section of the state and sterling traits of character as well as marked business ability have gained him the high regard of all with whom he has been brought in contact.

W. E. COLEMAN.

W. E. Colman is the vice president of the firm of A. B. Fosseen & Company of Yakima, dealers in building supplies. He was born in Wahoo, Nebraska, January 9, 1885, and is a son of J. E. and Ruth E. (Terry) Coleman, who in 1912 removed with their family to Oregon. They now make their home at Morrow, that state, and Mr. Coleman is engaged in the machinery and hardware business there.

W. E. Coleman acquired a public school education and afterward entered the University of Nebraska, in which he pursued a classical course, winning the Bachelor of Arts degree as an alumnus of 1910. Attracted by the opportunities of the grow- ing northwest, he came to Yakima and entered the employ of the Irrigation Pipe Manufacturing Company, with which business he was connected until 1913, when he joined A. B. Fosseen of the firm of A. B. Fosseen & Company and was elected vice president on the 1st of January, 1915. It has always been the policy of Mr. Fosseen to recognize capability, worth and faithfulness on the part of those in his employ and to make them feel that they have a real interest and share in the business.

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Carrying out his policy, he has taken several of his employes into the firm, includ- ing Mr. Coleman. The company has carned a most enviable reputation for honesty and fair dealing and the business is now an extensive one, covering the territory from Ellensburg to Pasco. They handle all kinds of building supplies and specialize also in irrigation and drainage supplies, in fencing, in fireplace materials, oils, paints and hollow clay interlocking blocks.

On July 14, 1918, W. E. Coleman married Miss Harriett Parker, of Yakima, a daughter of Fred Parker, a well known Yakima attorney. Mr. Coleman is a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Yakima Lodge, No. 24, F. & A. M., and passing up through the Scottish Rite, he has attained. the thirty-second degree in the consistory and also belongs to the Shrine. He is connected with the Benevo- lent Protective Order of Elks and his interest in the welfare and progress of his city is indicated by his membership in the Commercial Club. He is in hearty sym- pathy with all of its well defined plans and purposes for the general good and co- operates earnestly in every measure that tends to advance Yakima's best interests. On May 20, 1918, Mr. Coleman enlisted in the utility section of the Quartermaster's department at Camp Lewis, Washington, and was sent east to Camp Meigs, near Washington, D. C., for training. He was discharged November 27, 1918.

EMORY J. HAASZE.

It is a well recognized fact that real estate activities are a potent factor in the development of a city and Emory J. Haasze has therefore taken a prominent part in the upbuilding of Grandview and vicinity, where he is established in the real estate business, having a large clientage. He has carefully studied local conditions and is thoroughly informed in regard to values and opportunities, and having al- ways followed reliable methods, enjoys the highest reputation. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, January 26, 1861, and is a son of James and Harriet (Kinney) Haasze, both natives of New York. They became pioneers of Wisconsin during the early history of that state and thence removed to Goodhue county, Minnesota, in 1864, the father there following agricultural pursuits throughout his remaining days. His wife is also deceased.

Emory J. Haasze was reared in Minnesota, spending his youthful days upon the farm and attending the country schools in the acquirement of an education. When he was but twelve years of age his father died and he was thrown upon his own resources, having to work for wages. At the age of eighteen he decided upon a change of scene and went to Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he worked on farms and also sold farm machinery. In 1882 he entered the hardware business in Freder- ick, South Dakota, and in that town successfully continued until 1892, displaying that rare business ability which he has shown throughout his later career. So favorably was he known. that he was elected to the position of sheriff of Brown county, South Dakota, in which office he served for four years, or two terms, dis- charging his duties so faithfully and fearlessly that he was reelected to the posi- tion. At the end of that period he did not return to the hardware trade but en- gaged in the cattle business and also in the sale of farm machinery and real estate at Aberdeen, South Dakota. Subsequently he became general agent for the J. I. Case Company, acting in that capacity from 1900 until 1905, and in the latter year he came to Yakima, Washington. Here he bought land on Nob Hill, which he developed into a valuable fruit ranch. He later bought more land, which he later sold, and developed in all over one hundred acres of fruit land on Nob Hill and in the Parker Bottoms, thus greatly assisting in the development of the fruit industry in the Yakima valley. In 1909 he removed to Seattle and in that city remained until 1918, when he came to Grandview, where he is now engaged in the real estate and insurance business. Although he has been here only a short time he has ever been closely connected with realty values in this district and is therefore thoroughly competent along this line. He already has a large clientage and a prosperous future may be predicted for the business of which he is now at the head. Moreover Mr. Haasze has forty acres of valuable orchard at Zillah, Washington, which he bought

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in 1916, and also has one hundred and fifty acres of valuable land on the Ahtanum, near Wiley City. He also owns a large warehouse in Grandview, from which he derives a gratifying income.

On October 26, 1887, at the age of twenty-six years, Mr. Haasze was united in marriage to Myrtie A. Milne, a native of Iowa and a daughter of Andrew C. and Ella Milne, both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Haasze were born five children: Ray J., who is married and resides at Grandview; Gussie, deceased; Myrta I., the wife of Russell I. Parker, of Grandview, by whom she has one child; Cecil E., who is a sergeant in the United States army, being with Company A, Fifty-eighth Engi- neers; and Harriet E., who is twelve years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Haasze are well known and poular in Grandview, having ever taken a prominent part in public affairs in the communities in which they have resided. She is a valued and devoted mem- ber of the Presbyterian church.

Fraternally Mr. Haasze is very prominent in the Masonic order, being a mem- ber of Yakima Lodge, No. 24, F. & A. M .; Yakima Chapter, R. A. M .; Yakima Commandery, K. T., and also belonging to the Shrine and to the Scottish Rite bodies at Aberdeen, South Dakota. In the Independent Order of Odd Fellows he has also been very active, having held all of the chairs in the local lodge. He likewise belongs to the Knights of Pythias. In his political affiliations Mr. Haasze is a re- publican but since becoming a resident of this state has not been active in public life, concentrating his energies upon his private affairs, which are large and im- portant. He has ever given his support to worthy movements undertaken on be- half of public welfare and readily gives of his time and effort in order to bring about material or intellectual improvement. He is a valuable acquisition of Grandview and all who know him honor him as a self-made man who has attained success entirely through his own efforts.

E. V. TAYLOR.

E. V. Taylor is one of the self-made men of Yakima county who for twenty-two years has resided in this section of the state and is now the owner of an excellent ranch property of forty acres. He was born in Lucas county, Iowa, June 12, 1864, a son of Jacob and Mary (McKnight) Taylor, the former a native of Indiana. while the latter was born in Virginia. They became pioneer settlers of Iowa and both passed away in that state before 1872.

E. V. Taylor was a lad of but eight years when left an orphan and lived with his mother's eldest sister till he had reached the age of eighteen. He acquired a public school education and after starting out in life on his own account rented land until he was able to purchase property. At length his industry and economy brought to him sufficient capital to purchase eighty acres in Lucas county and there he carried on general agricultural pursuits until 1896, when he came to Yakima county, Wash- ington and for five years rented land in the Selah valley. In 1901 he purchased fifty acres in the valley, three miles northwest of the town of Selah, but afterward sold ten acres of the tract. He has twenty acres of his land planted to apple orchards. It was all wild when it came into his possession, producing nothing but sagebrush and giving no indication that it might be converted into a productive tract. His labors, however, have wrought a marked transformation and he is today the owner of an excellent ranch property on which he has erected a fine residence, also a large and substantial barn and other buildings. Moreover, he has upon his place the oldest frame house in the Yakima valley. It was built in the early days by L. L. Thorp and is still in use as a tenant house. In addition to his horticultural pursuits Mr. Taylor conducts a fine dairy, keeping high-grade cows for this purpose, and both branches of his business are proving profitable. He is likewise a director in the Naches-Selah Irrigation District. His business affairs are wisely and carefully con- ducted. He displays sound judgment in everything that he undertakes and his energy and perseverance have brought to him a measure. of success that is most gratifying.

On the 26th of September, 1885, Mr. Taylor was united in marriage to Miss

E. V. TAYLOR

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Jennie Miller, a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of W. L. and Eliza Miller, who came to the Yakima valley in 1898. They were here several times and returned to the east but are now living in the Selah valley. They were also pioneer settlers of Iowa, removing to that state from Pennsylvania. To Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have been born eight children: Pearl M., at home; Perry, who is cultivating a part of his father's land and is married and has two children; Folyd, of Yakima, who is married and has two children; Guy, a member of the United States navy; Fay, the wife of Harry Harrison, a rancher living on the Yakima Indian reservation, by whom she has three children; Ethel, at home: Thomas, a member of the United States navy; and Teddy, at home.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are members of the American Yeomen, which he joined on its organization. His political endorsement is given to the republican party and he keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day.

GUS LINDEMAN.

Prominent among the energetic, farsighted and successful business men of Ellens- burg is Gus Lindeman, who is engaged in the conduct of a lumberyard. Alert and energetic, he meets the modern demands of trade and his enterprise is bringing to him gratifying prosperity. He was born in Atlantic, Cass county, Iowa, March 31, 1877, a son of William and Catherine Lindeman, both of whom passed away in Atlantic, lowa. The father was well known there as a farmer and as a real estate broker.

Gus Lindeman acquired a public school education while spending his youthful days under the parental roof and in young manhood became identified with the lumber trade, embarking in the business in Cumberland, Iowa. He afterward re- moved to Platte, South Dakota, where he was again known as a lumber merchant, carrying on business at that place from 1900 until 1910. In the latter year he re- moved to the northwest, coming to Ellensburg as manager of a branch yard for the Crab Creek Lumber Company. In 1913 he purchased this business, which he reorganized under the name of the Lindeman Lumber Company, but in 1914 sold out to the Rovig Lumber Company and became vice president, one of the trustees and the local manager. This company has five lumberyards and two sash and door factories, the factories being located in Seattle, while the lumberyards are in Yakima and Kittitas counties. The company also owns a big gravel pit at Ellensburg and handles coal, wood, paints, building hardware, brick and cement, in addition to all kinds of lumber. Their business has reached extensive proportions and as local manager at Ellensburg Mr. Lindeman is contributing in substantial measure to the continued success of the undertaking.

In December, 1899. Mr. Lindeman was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Kelly, of Walnut. Iowa, a daughter of Anthony and Mary Kelly. They had one child, Mildred, who died in 1905 at the age of eighteen months.

In politics Mr. Lindeman is a democrat, giving stalwart support to the party. Fraternally he is connected with the Elks lodge of Ellensburg. His success in a business way is attributable in large measure to the fact that he has always con- tinued in the line in which he embarked in early manliood, never attempting to dis- sipate his energies over a broad field. His concentration of purpose, his close ap- plication and his determination have been elements in his continued advancement and he is today numbered among the representative business men of his adopted city.

ALEXANDER C. MARSHALL.

Alexander C. Marshall who is successfully engaged in horticultural pursuits in the Naches valley, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, October 5, 1863, his par- ents being Charles and Elizabeth (Nash) Marshall. The father, a native of New York, was a sea captain and many an interesting tale he could tell of his experi-

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ences on his voyages. His wife was born in Massachusetts and both have now passed away.

Alexander C. Marshal attended the public schools of Brooklyn, New York, and after laying aside his textbooks entered upon life's active duties by accepting a posi- tion in a broker's office on Wall street, New York, remaining in that connection for two years. In 1883 he took Horace Greeley's advice and came west, his trip, however, ending in Minnesota, where for a year he was connected with a bank. In 1884 an- other removal took him to Colorado, where he engaged in the cattle business on his own account. He remained in that state until 1892, when he removed to Seattle, Washington, which city he made his residence for a year. During the following five years he was engaged in mining in British Columbia and in 1898 went to Alaska. For nine years he braved the dangers and endured the hardships of that trying northern climate, in the vicinity of Dawson, but in 1907 he returned to the centers of civilization, having done well during his sojourn in the far north. The year 1908 was spent in Seattle but at the end of that time he returned to Alaska, remain- ing for a year. Once more he made his way back to Seattle and became connected with the steamboat business but in 1909 came to the Yakima valley, having after thorough investigation decided to try his fortune in this district. He acquired ten acres on the upper Naches, to which he subsequently added a tract of similar size, and he now has one of the finest orchards in the district, comprising twenty acres, devoted to apples and pears. All modern improvements can be found upon his farm, his buildings are suitably appointed, with storing and packing facilities, and he has erected a modern home. After a most varied and interesting career he has here found an occupation which is most congenial and at the same time profitable.

On the 17th of June, 1913, Mr. Marshall was united in marriage to Laura D. Simonds, a native of Milwaukee and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Sim- onds. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall have many friends in Naches and vicinity, all of whom speak of them in terms of high regard.

Fraternally Mr. Marshall is a member of Elks Lodge, No. 318, of Yakima, while politically he is a republican, stanchly supporting the candidates of that party. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall attend the Preshyterian church, in the work of which they take a helpful interest, and are ever ready to support measures which are undertaken on behalf of growth and development in the Naches valley, both keeping well informed upon all questions of the day in regard to local, county, state or national affairs.

ALBERT E. WING.

Albert E. Wing has been a resident of Yakima county for only a brief period, having arrived in March, 1914, but in the intervening years has gained for himself a creditable position in connection with the fruit growing interests of this section of the state. He is a native of Whitehall, Wisconsin, his birth having there occurred July 23. 1865. His parents, Benjamin Franklin and Christine (Knudtson) Wing, were early settlers of Wisconsin, the father establishing the town of Whitehall. The mother was a daughter of Ole Knudtson, also a pioneer settler of Whitehall. Benjamin F. Wing established a mercantile enterprise at that place and through his enterprise and business ability contributed much to the development of that sec- tion. After a time he retired from commercial pursuits and concentrated his energies upon farming, but both he and his wife have now passed away.

Albert E. Wing acquired a public school education in Wisconsin and when his textbooks were put aside concentrated his efforts and attention upon farming, which he followed in connection with his father. Later he began farming on his own ac- count and subsequently he spent twelve years in the butter, egg and poultry busi- ness in that state. He afterward removed to South Dakota, where he resided for a few years, and was also in Colorado when a young man.

In March, 1914, Mr. Wing arrived in Yakima county and purchased twenty acres of land five and a half miles west of the city. This is now all planted to fruit and he has splendid orchards of both pears and apples. He erected the residence

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upon his place and in every possible way has promoted the work of improvement and development, converting his property into a very attractive ranch. He has seeded it all to alfalfa between the trees, thus following methods of intensive farm- ing, and excellent results are crowning his labors. He is a member of the Yakima County Horticulutral Union.

Mr. Wing was married November 1, 1899, to Miss Nina Stanley, of Wisconsin, and they have become parents of three children, Esther C., Lucille and Bernice. Fraternally Mr. Wing is a Mason and an Odd Fellow. In the latter he has held all of the chairs of the local lodge and. is a past noble grand. His political endorse- ment is given to the democratic party, but he has never been ambitions to hold office. His business affairs have claimed his entire time and attention and he has put forth every effort to legitimately develop his interests and by individual labor and perseverance has gained a creditable position as a successful horticulturist of Yakima county.

OSCAR L. BOOSE.

Oscar L. Boose, engaged in the practice of law at Sunnyside, was born at Somerset, Pennsylvania, March 10, 1884, a son of John R. and Annie E. Boose and a brother of H. A. Boose, the cashier of the First National Bank of Sunnyside, men- tioned elsewhere in this work. Mastering the branches of learning taught in the public schools, Oscar L. Boose passed through consecutive grades to his graduation from the high school and for three years thereafter he engaged in teaching, but he regarded this merely as an initial step to other professional labor, as it was his earnest desire to become a member of the bar. With that end in view he matriculated in the law department of the Michigan State University at Ann Arbor and was graduated with the class of 1908. He then located at Sunnyside on the 1st of Janu- ary, 1909, and opened a law office. Here he has since continued in practice and has been accorded a large and distinctively representative clientage. The thoroughness with which he prepares his case, his clear understanding of legal principles and his correct application of these principles to the points in litigation have been salient features in his growing success. Aside from his practice he has an interest in a large alfalfa ranch.

On the 18th of September, 1912, Mr. Boose was married to Miss Elizabeth Corn- well, of Yakima, and they now have a little daughter, Barbara, two and a half years of age. Mr. Boose is a well known Mason, belonging to Sunnyside Lodge, F. & A. M., and Sunnyside Chapter, R. A. M. He also has membership with the Elks lodge, No. 318, of Yakima and with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and his interest in the develop- ment and welfare of his community is indicated by his connection with the Sunny- side Commercial Club. Along strictly professional lines he is identified with the County and State Bar Associations and he enjoys the respect and confidence of colleagues and contemporaries by reason of his close conformity to the highest ethical standards of the profession.

GUY H. HEBERLING.

Among the county offices in the west that of engineer is one of the most im- portant and Guy H. Heberling who today is surveyor of Benton county, ably dis- charges his duties in this connection. He was born in Cottonwood, Idaho, Novem- ber 21, 1882, a son of George H. and Clara N. (Bryant) Heberling. The father is a native of Ohio and in the '50s accompanied his father, Hiram Heberling, on his re- moval to Kansas, where the latter passed away. In that state George H. Heberling grew to manhood. His wife was a native of Kansas, where they remained until 1882, when they proceeded to Idaho and ten years later to Spokane, Washington, whence another removal brought them to Amber, Washington, where George H.

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Heberling is now successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits. In fact, this has been his occupation practically throughout his entire life with the exception of some years which he devoted to mining.

Guy H. Heberling of this review attended the public schools of Idaho in the ac- quirement of his early education and subsequently entered Washington State Col- lege, from which he was graduated in 1907 with the degree of Civil Engineer. He was then engaged in railroad and mining engineering work in Idaho until 1908, when he came to Washington, locating in Kiona. He it was who laid out Benton City and he followed surveying in various other parts of the state until 1912, when he located in Prosser, where he has been entrusted with civil engineering work of various kinds. In 1913 he was elected city engineer and in 1917 was called by ballot to the position of county engineer, both of which offices he now holds. His wide experience and thorough study well fit him for these positions and under his direction a number of important works have been undertaken in the county. He is conscien- tions in the discharge of his duties and stands high in the estimation of his pro- fessional colleagues. Benton county is indeed to be congratulated upon having so efficient a surveyor and engineer as Mr. Heberling.

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History of the Yakima Valley, Washington; comprising Yakima, Kittitas, and Benton Counties, Vol. II, Part 28

Author: Lyman, William Denison, 1852-1920 Publication date: 1919 Publisher: [Chicago] S.J. Clarke Number of Pages: 1138

Author: Lyman, William Denison, 1852-1920
Publication date: 1919
Publisher: [Chicago] S.J. Clarke
Number of Pages: 1138