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DAN L. WEAVER.
Dan L. Weaver is the junior partner of the firm of Rosenhaupt & Weaver and as such needs no introduction to the readers of this volume. The firm for seven- teen years has engaged in the real-estate and insurance business and has been in- terested in mining and theatrical affairs. The different departments of the busi- ness are proving profitable sources of income, owing to the capable management and sound judgment of the partners. Mr. Weaver has spent his entire life upon the Pacific coast, his birth having occurred at Stockton, California, October 21, 1871, his parents being Henry W. and Ellen Gertrude (Cooke) Weaver. His father was an extensive landowner and very active in the public life of San Joaquin county, where he filled the office of county commissioner and held other important public positions.
At the usual age Dan L. Weaver was sent to the public schools and eventually became a high-school pupil in Stockton, where he resided until April, 1890, when at the age of eighteen years he came to Spokane. Here he at once entered into connection with real-estate interests and the fire insurance business and has contin- ued in these lines to the present day, covering a period of twenty-one years. In 1896 the firm of Rosenhaupt & Weaver was formed and they have since been prominent in business circles, conducting a general real-estate business, at the same time handling valuable mining property. In the theatrical world they are well known, for they control the Auditorium, the Spokane and the Empress theaters, Mr. Weaver personally managing the Spokane theater for a period of five years. In all business affairs his keen discrimination has told him when, where and how to put forth his energies so as to accomplish the best results and in the manage- ment of business affairs his judgment is seldom, if ever, at fault even in the slightest degree.
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On the 25th of November, 1909, Mr. Weaver was married to Miss Harriet Young, a daughter of William H. Young, of Butte, Montana. Both are well known socially in this city and Mr. Weaver belongs to Elks Lodge, No. 228, and to the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club. He has been particularly prominent in the club life here and has been a member and director of the Spokane Club for many years. He was appointed treasurer of the building committee, which took charge of the erection of the new clubhouse which has recently been opened. This is the finest and most expensive clubhouse in the northwest and Mr. Weaver has been per- sonally responsible for the success of the undertaking. His efforts are deserving of the admiration and praise of his fellow club members, among whom he is very popular, having a circle of friends almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaint- ance.
DANIEL M. DRUMHELLER.
The history of the west, in all the phases of its life and development from the mining camp to the modern city, is familiar to Daniel M. Drumheller. He was but thirteen years of age when he took up his abode on the Pacific coast and in the intervening years has been a witness of every feature of growth and progress here, from the time when the lawlessness of the early mining days was checked by the determined purpose of men who sought to plant the seeds of civilization on the western frontier and utilize the many natural resources of the country for their own business advancement and for the welfare and progress of the district at large. Spokane numbers him among her earliest citizens, for he dates his resi- dence here from 1880. At the present writing he is the vice president of the Traders National Bank and has important property and business interests in this city and elsewhere in the northwest.
Mr. Drumheller was born in Gallatin, Sumner county, Tennessee, March 25, 1841, a son of Nicholas Lafayette and Eliza (Hollis) Drumheller. He was in his infancy when the family removed to Springfield, Missouri, where the father died in 1844, his son Daniel being then but three years of age. The latter pur- sued his education in the public schools of Springfield to the age of thirteen and then went to California to join an uncle who was engaged in the stock-raising business in Colusa county in the Sacramento valley. This was in 1854. The first wild excitement over the discovery of gold had quieted somewhat and people were directing their attention to more conservative business interests and to the future development of the country. In 1859 Mr. Drumheller entered the employ of the Ben Holladay Pony Express, which at that time carried the mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, and at the same time he furnished supplies to the com- pany. There are few men of the west who have not at some time made effort to realize a fortune in the mines and Mr. Drumheller was no exception to the rule. When the Comstock lode was discovered at Virginia City he joined the rush and for a time was engaged in mining there. In the spring of 1861, however. he directed his attention to the north and on the 16th of June of that year arrived in Walla Walla. Soon afterward he engaged in the cattle business, which took him all over the northwest and into British Columbia. In addition to packing he engaged
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in trading and drove his herds of cattle from place to place until they were dis- posed of. Thus his time passed until 1877, when he took up his abode in what is known as the Crab Creek country, near Ritzville, Adams county, where he en- gaged in the breeding and raising of cattle. In 1880 he came to Spokane, which he made his permanent location and, entering the wholesale meat business, formed a partnership with W. J. Wilson under the firm style of Wilson & Drumheller. His business developed along substantial lines, owing to his long familiarity with the trade, and he also became closely identified with the growth and material development of Spokane. He was one of the principal organizers of the Traders National Bank and has been the only incumbent in the position of vice president. His banking activities have also brought him into connection with the Union Trust & Savings Bank of Spokane as a trustee, and he is also vice president of the Davenport National Bank of Davenport, Washington, and a director of the Ex- change National Bank of Reardan, Washington. During the period of his resi- dence here he has been one of the heaviest operators in real estate in Spokane, opening up many additions to the city, and his property investments here at the present time are very extensive.
Mr. Drumheller has been married twice. On the 8th of October, 1868, he wedded Susan Warren, of Walla Walla, who died in Spokane, May 8, 1888. She was a direct descendant of General Joseph Warren of Revolutionary fame. Unto this marriage there were born three children: Jerome L., of Spokane, who is men- tioned elsewhere in this volume; Albert S., living in the Yakima valley; and Lulu H., who resides with her father. In January, 1890, Mr. Drumheller was again married, his second union being with Nellie Powell, a daughter of Professor L. J. Powell, president of the University of Washington. They have four children: Daniel M., a student in the University of California; Burrell V., who is in Al- berta, Canada; Fred H. and Joseph, both of whom are in school. The family reside in a beautiful home at the corner of Sixth avenue and Cedar street, which Mr. Drumheller erected in 1906. He is a Mason, belonging to Spokane Lodge, No. 34, F. & A. M .; Spokane Chapter, No. 2, R. A. M .; and Cataract Commandery, No. 3, K. T. He also holds membership in Spokane Lodge, No. 228, B. P. O. E. In politics he has been a lifelong democrat, active in the work of the party, and. as mayor of Spokane in 1892 gave to the city a practical and businesslike admin- istration. He is one of the best known men of the city, respected and honored for his conservative methods and sound business judgment. He has met the obliga- tions of life with the confidence and courage that come of conscious personal ability, right conception of things and an habitual regard for what is best in the exercise of human activities.
PATRICK S. BYRNE.
Patrick S. Byrne, president of the Byrne Investment Company of Spokane, has for twenty-one years been associated with real-estate interests and the develop- ment and growth of the city. He was born in New Canaan, Connecticut, June 8, 1855, and when a lad of five years went to New Rochelle, New York, in company with his parents, William and Catherine (Sheedy) Byrne, both of whom were na-
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tives of Ireland, who emigrated to America in early life. The father engaged in general merchandising at New Rochelle, New York, on a small scale and during his youthful days Patrick S. Byrne aided in the work of the store when not pur- suing his education as a student in the public and parochial schools. A few years sufficed to convince him that he preferred other pursuits than work behind the counter and in 1880 he entered upon the study of medicine in the Bellevue Hospital Medical College of New York city, from which he was graduated with the class of 1884. Thus well equipped for the active work of the profession he entered upon practice in Yonkers, New York. He still holds membership with the West- chester county (New York) Medical Society and the Jenkins Medical Society of Yonkers, New York, and is also a member of the Spokane Medical Society.
Dr. Byrne has resided continuously in Spokane since 1889, in which year in connection with John H. Lidgerwood and Judge David Glass he purchased Lidger- wood Park. He has since been identified with the development of property and with real-estate operations and is now conducting business under the corporation name of the Byrne Investment Company, of which he is president. He has made a close study of realty values and in his operations has done much to improve and develop the district of the city where his holdings lie.
In 1888 Dr. Byrne was united in marriage to Miss Ida Gomm, who was born in Savannah, Georgia, a daughter of Adolphus and Louise (Tuthill) Gomm. They became the parents of six children, of whom five are yet living: Catherine L., who was born in Yonkers, New York, and who is now the wife of Thomas J. Smith, assistant postmaster of Spokane; Mary, who was born in Spokane and is now deceased; Ruth, who was born in this city and is at home; Cornelius, William and Patrick S., all of whom are natives of this city and have attended Gonzaga Col- lege, while the daughters have been students in the Academy of the Holy Name.
Dr. Byrne is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His political allegiance is given to the democratic party and while living in the east he was appointed on the insane board of Westchester county. Since coming to the northwest he has served as county physician, is now a member of the park board and at one time was mayor of Spokane, in which position he gave to the city a businesslike and public-spirited administration, seeking its welfare and progress along needed lines of reform and improvement.
ROBERT LEWIS RUTTER.
Robert Lewis Rutter, one of Spokane's capitalists who in the management of important financial interests has displayed ready mastery of the intricate and dif- ficult questions which arise in the management of important business concerns, is now president of the western Union Life Insurance Company, with headquarters at Spokane. His efforts, however, are by no means confined to one undertaking but have proven a helpful factor in the successful management of other interests. Mr. Rutter was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1867, his parents being Levi T. and Sally (Penrose) Rutter, the former a sugar manufacturer. Liberal educational advantages were accorded the son, who was graduated from the
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University of Pennsylvania in 1886 with the Bachelor of Science degree. He there made his initial step in the commercial world in connection with the wool commission business of Justice Bateman & Company, of Philadelphia. Gradually he has worked his way upward, advancing step by step, each point of progress bringing him a wider outlook and better opportunities. His ability as an organizer and manager is well recognized and thus he has been called to positions of execu- tive control in connection with important interests. He is now the president of the Western Union Life Insurance Company; vice president of the Spokane & Eastern Trust Company; president of the First State Bank of St. Joe, Idaho; a director of the Idaho & Washington Northern Railroad; and a director of the Title Guaranty Company. He finds ready solution for difficult financial problems and when one avenue of activity seems closed, carves out another path which leads to the goal for which he is striving.
On the 21st of February, 1892, in Walla Walla, Washington, Mr. Rutter was united in marriage to Miss Isabel Page, a daughter of Thomas Page, county audi- tor of Walla Walla county, and a granddaughter of Governor Gale, of Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Rutter have four children: Frances, Robert L., Carol Penrose and Sally Perkins. The family attend the Episcopal church and Mr. Rutter also belongs to the Zeta Psi, the Masonic fraternity and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He likewise belongs to the Spokane Club, the Spokane Country Club, the Spokane Athletic Association and the Spokane Tennis Club and greatly enjoys all athletic and manly outdoor sports. He is a republican of the insurgent order, be- ing a believer in the independent policy that does not recognize the domination of boss leadership but seeks to make the party the expression of public opinion. His interest, however, is not confined to business or to things of pleasure. He has been a cooperant factor in many projects for the public good and a generous con- tributor to benevolent work. For ten years he was president of St. Luke's Hos- pital and was formerly treasurer of All Saints Cathedral. He is thoroughly loyal to the interests of the northwest, recognizing the fact that here history is being made and that countless opportunities are offered for the upbuilding of a splendid inland empire.
C. HERBERT MOORE.
C. Herbert Moore is numbered among Spokane's representative men and one whose life record should be a stimulus to the effort and ambition of others. A prominent New York financier once said: "If you do not succeed, do not place the blame upon circumstance or environment but where it belongs-upon yourself. If you would win success you must be willing to pay the price of earnest, self- denying effort." With a realization of this fact, Mr. Moore entered upon his business career and as the years have passed by, he closely watched for oppor- tunities which he ever improved to the best advantage. The methods which he pursued challenged the admiration and respect of those with whom he was asso- ciated and the energy which he displayed won him that recognition which always results in promotion. Thus gradually step by step he advanced until Spokane
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numbers him among her capitalists, and moreover, accords him honor as a citizen whose labors have been effective forces in improvement, reform and progress here.
Mr. Moore was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, April 30, 1855, his parents being Benjamin F. and Mary A. (Conklin) Moore, the latter a representative of the famous Conklin family of Long Island, New York. The father was a pioneer of Wisconsin and removed to that state from Maine in 1841. His business inter- ests were of a varied nature and included the building of the first steamboat that sailed on Lake Winnebago and the Fox river. He was also engaged in the lumber business, and the extent and importance of his activities made him well known throughout the entire state.
After mastering the early branches of learning taught in the public schools of Wisconsin, C. Herbert Moore spent a year as a student in Hellmuth College, at London, Ontario. He then returned to his native city, where he became associated with his father and brother in the manufacture of wagons and carriages, continu- ing in business for twelve years. Gradually he gained comprehensive knowledge of business methods and his expanding powers and talents were manifest in the success which came to him in the organization and conduct of important interests in the west. He made his way to the Pacific coast in 1887 and spent the winter in southern California, but in the spring of 1888 came to Spokane, entering into active connection with its business interests as the secretary and treasurer of the Spokane Cable Company and also of the Spokane Street Railway Company, the latter being acquired from Cannon & Browne, the original franchise holders. At this time the cars were operated with horse power, but under the direction of Mr. Moore and his associates electricity was introduced as the motive power and many other improvements made. He was associated with the two companies until 1893, when he disposed of his holdings and concentrated his attention upon other inter- ests. He became one of the original stockholders in the Holly-Mason Hardware . Company and also the Grote-Rankin Company, of which he was secretary for two years. For a time he was cashier of the Spokane Hotel and for a period of five years was associated with Finch & Campbell, mine owners. The business affairs with which he has been associated have prospered, owing in no small degree to his ability, keen discernment and progressive spirit, and his labors have at all times been an element in public progress as well as individual prosperity.
On the 3d of October, 1878, at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Jennie S. Galloway, a daughter of Edwin H. and Maria H. Galloway, who were pioneer residents of the state. Mr. and Mrs. Moore reside at No. 207 Eighth avenue, in an attractive home, which he erected thirteen years ago. They are well known in the social circles of the city and the hospitality of the best homes of Spokane is freely accorded them.
Mr. Moore is identified with no clubs or fraternities but is active in matters of citizenship and at all times cooperates readily, earnestly and helpfully in mat- ters which have contributed to the general welfare and upbuilding of Spokane. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and upon its ticket he was elected in 1907 to the office of mayor. No ambition for political preferment led him to accept this office but an earnest desire to serve the people, and one act, if no other, of his administration will stand ont for all time as a service of signal benefit to the city-the closing of its dance halls. Other official labors, however, are commendable, for he gave to the city a businesslike and progressive admin-
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istration. He was instrumental in the establishment of Natatorium Park as a pri- vate enterprise while connected with the street railways, but later sold this to the company and today it is one of the finest parks in the northwest. He was likewise largely responsible in interesting the Washington water power and traction officials and a few prominent landowners in donating to the city the tract of land that is now the beautiful Manito Park. Many other tangible evidences of his devotion to Spokane's welfare might be cited. These, however, are sufficient to indicate his deep interest in the city, the cause of which he champions with a contagious en- thusiasm. He stands as a high type of citizenship of the west and his business record indicates what may be accomplished when with a will, to do and to dare, the individual sets himself resolutely to the tasks of life and lets no opportunity pass by unheeded.
EDWARD O'SHEA.
The military experience of Edward O'Shea constitutes a most interesting chapter in his life history, which has at length brought him into close connections with financial interests in Spokane as the president of the Spokane Savings & Loan Society. He was born in Limerick, Ireland, July 12, 1847, and acquired his early education in the schools of that city. He came to America in 1865 with his parents and their family, being at that time a youth of eighteen years. Im- mediately afterward he joined the regular army, enlisting in Company G of the Second Battalion, Thirteenth United States Infantry. He saw about eight months' active service in the Civil war and, continuing with the army, was from 1866 until 1869 in North and South Dakota, participating in the Indian warfare that was being constantly waged on the frontier. From 1870 until 1872 he was in southern Arizona, campaigning against the Apache Indians under General Stoneman and General Crook. The Apaches have ever been recognized as among the most wily of the red tribes and this required a method of warfare in which the ordinary sol- dier is not usually trained. He cannot meet his foe face to face in the open but must constantly be, on the watch for a skulking enemy that uses every available tree or stone for shelter and employs the methods of surprise and treachery to overcome his foe. At length Mr. O'Shea was transferred to the Department of the Columbia, with which he continued from 1872 until 1884. For twelve years being stationed most of the time at Old Fort Colville and Vancouver, Washington, with the Twenty-first Infantry, and during the uprising of the Bannock and Piute Indians in 1878 he took part in the campaign, participating in the battle of Uma- tilla on the 13th of July of that year. In that engagement the Indians were de- feated and turned back. Mr. O'Shea served on the staff of General Evan Miles and was recommended in general orders for a medal of honor for distinguished services in carrying orders under fire of the enemy. In 1884 he was transferred to the Department of the Platte and stationed at Sidney, Nebraska, as sergeant major of the Twenty-first Infantry until congress established a new grade of post quartermasters, when he was promoted to that rank and transferred to the quarter- master's department, serving from 1884 until 1887. He was for a part of the time at Fort Sidney, Nebraska, and the remainder of the time at Fort Riley, Kansas,
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where he had charge of the construction of the new cavalry and artillery schools. His health there became impaired and, failing to secure relief, he resigned from the service in May, 1887, with the rank of post quartermaster sergeant.
Mr. O'Shea at once came to Spokane with the intention of taking up his abode in the city but soon afterward received appointment . from President Cleveland as post trader and Postmaster at Fort Spokane, whither he went, there conducting a general merchandise business and also engaging in contract work for the United States government until the outbreak of the Spanish-American war in 1898, at which time the war department abandoned this post. On account of the educational advantages which he could secure in Spokane for his children, he decided to remove to this city and was thereafter engaged in the real-estate and insurance business until 1909, when he retired. He has, however, important investments, as is in- dicated by the fact that he is president of the Spokane Savings & Loan Society and a director in the Traders National Bank.
On the 19th of May, 1879, Mr. O'Shea was married at Vancouver, Washing- ton, to Miss Mary A. Crommey and they now have two children: Edward J., of Spokane; and Mary Catherine. Since 1880 he has been a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and also belongs to the Knights of Columbus, in which for two terms he has been grand knight. He holds membership in St. Aloysius Roman Catholic church and takes an active interest in its welfare. His life covers a varied and interesting experience, which, if written in detail, would furnish many a chapter of thrilling interest. He well merits the rest that is now his, because of his long and untiring devotion to his adopted country as a representative of its military interests.
SAMUEL GLASGOW.
Samuel Glasgow is secretary and treasurer of the Centennial Mill Company, the largest enterprise of the kind in the state, and its development is attributable in no small degree to his efforts and business discernment. There is no esoteric phase in his life history, the secret of his success being found in his close application, earnest purpose and unfaltering industry. These qualities have brought him pros- perity and have placed him in a conspicuous and honorable position among the leading business men of Spokane. He was a young man of about twenty-three years when he came to the northwest, his birth having occurred in Laporte, In- diana, October 16, 1858. His parents were Hugh and Nancy J. Glasgow, the former a successful farmer and stock-raiser.
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