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eral mereantile business. under the firm name of Adams & Mitehum, continuing to be identified with this enterprise until 1904. In 1898 he and Mr. Adams to- gether with John F. Green organized the Bank of Harrington, with Mr. Green as president, M. F. Adams, vice president and Mr. Mitehum, eashier. This was con- dueted along conservative lines and had become one of the flourishing financial in- stitutions of the county in 1910. when they sold it to the Union Securities Company. Mr. Mitchum has now retired from aetive connection with all business enterprises, his entire time being required in the supervision of his extensive property interests. He is a man of rare business sagaeity and foresight. having the intuitive faculty of recognizing opportunities overlooked by the average man of affairs and utilizing them to his own benefit. Despite the exacting demands of his large personal inter- ests he has always found time to promote the welfare of the community at large and has been one of the prominent factors in developing the town.
Mr. Mitehum was united in marriage on June 21, 1883, to Miss Mattie E. Han- num, a daughter of Warren W. Hanum, a well known farmer of Yolo county, California. and they became the parents of two daughters. Lella, the elder, is the wife of A. W. Haynes. a farmer of Alberta. Canada, and the mother of two children, Geraldine and Berniee. Imogen, who is a graduate of the University of Washington, is an instructor in the high school of Harrington.
The fraternal connections of Mr. Mitehum are confined to his membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Politieally he is a demoerat, and served as county surveyor for four years. Mr. Mitehum has always taken an active in- terest in all questions pertaining to the publie welfare, giving his unqualified sup- port to every progressive movement that promised the betterment of local condi- tions or the attainment of a higher standard of citizenship.
GUSTAV LUELLWITZ.
Throughout his entire life, sinee making his initial step in the business world, Gustav Luellwitz has been connected with the lumber trade and is now at the head of the Shaw-Wells Lumber Company. in which connection he is active in control of one of the most important enterprises of this character in the north- west. He was born at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 30, 1870, and is an adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Luellwitz, of Milwaukee. The father, who was an officer in the German army, died in 1903, but the mother is still living in Mil- waukee. Her father was Professor Witte. prominent in the field of college eduea- tion and an old friend of Bismarck.
In the public schools of his native city Gustav Luellwitz pursued his education to the age of thirteen years. He first engaged in the sawmill manufacturing busi- ness in the northern part of Wisconsin at the age of eighteen years and there re- mained until 1897, selling lumber from 1890 until 1897 on the road. On the Ist of January, 1900, he left the middle west and made his way to Montana. where he was employed by the Big Blackfoot Milling Company of the Amalgamated Company, with which he continued for six months as a salesman. He was after- ward in business on his own account at Salt Lake City until the fall of 1901.
Mr. Luellwitz was there married on the 17th of December. 1901. to Miss
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Emma Lewis McMillan, a daughter of H. G. MeMilan, a prominent resident of Salt Lake City, who held a goverment position for many years during the Mor- mon ditheulties. His grandfather was for one term governor of Tennessee, and a brother of Mrs. MeMillan has been judge of the supreme court of Wyoming for a number of years. She was a representative of one of the old and prominent Kentucky families. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Luckwitz was blessed with one son. Henry McMillan, who was born February 11. 1903.
In the fall of 1901 Mr. Auchwitz came to Spokane and organized the MeClain Lumber Company, under which name he operated for a year. The business was then reincorporated under the name of the William Musser Lumber & Manufactur- ing Company, in which Mr. Luelwitz was interested. retaining the management of the business until 1903. when he severed his connection therewith. He next entered business on his own account under the name of Gustav Luellwitz & Com- pany and in the spring of 1901 papers of incorporation were taken out under the name of the Jenkins-Luelwitz Lumber Company for the conduct of a general lumber business. In 1905 the Luelwitz Lumber Company was incorporated to take over the retail department of the business and the same year the name of the Jenkins-Inellwitz Company was changed to the Day-Lnellwitz Company, at which time Harry I. Day became a partner in the undertaking. The two com- panies were operated independently, the Day-Luelwitz Company carrying on the wholesale and lumber manufacturing business. His last notable step in the busi- nes world has been in connection with the consolidation of the Shaw-Wells and luellwitz interests, which occurred March 2. 1912. Operations are still to be con- tinued under the name of the Shaw-Wells Company, with Mr. Luellwitz as presi- dent. Frank H. Shaw, former president of the Shaw-Wells Company, as the vice president and manager of the new company, and .E. MacCuaig. formerly of the Luckwitz Company, as treasurer. The board of directors is composed of these officers together with George R. Dodson, Herbert Witherspoon, E. F. C. Van Dis- sel. J. P. Langley and C. E. Wells, the last named a resident of Racine, Wis- consin. The new corporation has been capitalized for one million, two hundred thousand dollars, and plans have been made for the erection, on the Luellwitz property along the railroad tracks on the north side. of a modern three-story semi-fireproof warehouse at a cost of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The purchase of about two blocks of ground at the junction of Marietta street and the railroad tracks has also been consummated. and constituted the largest real-estate deal on the north side in the present year. The new warehouse will be supplied with excellent shipping facilities and eventually the salesroom and offices of the Company will be located there. The merger of the Shaw-Wells and the Luelwitz Companies is a notable step in the enlargement of the business of the big mail order house. By this combination the firm plans to handle lumber and mill work through mail orders on a plan used by the leading houses of this character in the east. Mr. Luelwitz is also the owner of the Athol Lumber Company and is interested in the Buckeye Lumber Company, the Newman Lake Lumber Company and the Rainier Lumber & Shingle Company of Seattle. He owns large timber tracts in British Columbia and is likewise interested in the Yardley town site. The Day- Luellwitz Company is incorporated for two hundred thousand dollars and the I.nelwitz Lumber Company for one hundred thousand dollars.
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Mr. Luellwitz turns aside from business to cast his ballot in favor of the men and measures of the republican party but has never sought nor desired office. He is prominent in Masonry, holding membership in the blue lodge and chapter of Phillips, Wisconsin, and in the commandery. consistory and Mystic Shrine at Spokane. He belongs also to the Spokane Club, the Spokane Country Club, the Spokane Athletic Club and the Hoo Hoos. an organization of lumbermen, with which he has been identified since its inception. He is likewise a member of the Chamber of Commerce and his active aid can be counted upon to further its in- terests and its projects. His early business experience laid the foundation for his success, bringing him a knowledge of the Immber trade which has constituted a basic element in his subsequent advancement in this line. As the years have gone by he has more and more largely gained a knowledge of the different phases of the business and is today an acknowledged authority on lumber in the northwest and a prominent representative of the trade. The story of his life is the story of honest industry and thrift. He has been. aptly termed a man of policy. To build up rather than to destroy has ever been his plan and he attacks everything with a contagious enthusiasm, his business ever balancing up with the principles of truth and honor.
W. S. THOMPSON.
Through his capable direction of the hardware business with which he has been identified since November. 1906. W. S. Thompson has become recognized as an active force in promoting the commercial activities of Harrington. A son of W. H. and Catherine (Leuallen) Thompson, he is a native of Tennessee, as were also his parents, his birth having occurred in Anderson county. on the 3d of December, 1862. In 1866, together with his wife and family W. H. Thompson removed to Indiana, where they resided for three years. At the end of that period they again started westward, with the northwest as their destination. locating in Lebanon, Oregon, in 1869. The father followed ranching in various parts of the state until November, 1906, when he engaged in the hardware business in Harrington. Wash- ington, with his son, continuing to be identified with this enterprise until his death in November, 1907. He was one of the well known and progressive citizens of Lincoln county. and had been called to various positions of public trust. At the time of his demise he was a member of the state legislature, having entered upon the duties of representative in 1906. A man of energy and ability he directed his efforts toward a definite purpose. meeting with suecess in his various undertakings. and at his death held the title to twelve hundred and eighty acres of land in this county in addition to his other interests.
W. S. Thompson was only a child of four years when he removed with his parents to Indiana. where his education was begun. After the family residence was established in Oregon he continued his studies in the public schools of Lebanon until he graduated from the high school, after which he went to the college at Me- Minnville, where he pursued a scientific course for three years. At the end of that time he engaged in teaching in Linn county for three years. but not feeling that he cared to make of this profession a life vocation he later withdrew from it
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and became identified with commercial activities. In 1887, at the age of twenty- five, he went to Albany, this state, where for two years he was in the grocery busi- ness. He subsequently gave this up in order to accept the position of assistant cashier in the Bank of Oregon, continuing to be connected with this institution until its failure in 1893. His boyhood and youth had been spent on a farm, and after the nervous strain involved in his business life. the country seemed most alluring and he leased a ranch that he operated for four years. In 1899 he removed with his parents to Harrington, where his father purchased two sections of land that they operated together for two years. At the end of this period Mr. Thompson again returned to the business world as a clerk in the hardware store of Newland Brothers of this city. continuing in their employ until November. 1906. when he and his father purchased the business. They were associated in the conduct of the store. that has ever since been operated under the name of Thompson & Son, until the father's death. Mr. Thompson has a large and well assorted stock of goods. that he offers at reasonable prices, and is enjoying an excellent patronage. After the death of his father he disposed of their large realty holdings and is now giving his undivided attention to the direction of his business, in the development of which he is meeting with gratifying results.
On the 26th of August. 1886, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Thompson and Miss Ione Magers, a daughter of W. B. and Mary S. (Barkhurst) Magers. The father, who was a physician. was a native of Virginia and the mother of Ohio, and they crossed the plains to Oregon in 1852. Dr. Magers passing away in Staten, this state. Of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson there has been born one child, M. Beatrice, who is still at home.
Mr. Thompson is a deacon of the Baptist church of which his wife and dangh- ter are both active members, and he has for many years been superintendent of the Sunday school. In politics he is a republican and since 1904 he has been a member of the county school board. In matters of citizenship Mr. Thompson is progressive. his support and cooperation always being accorded every movement that bespeaks the advancement of community interests or the development of public utilities.
GEORGE WILLIAMS.
George Williams has been prominently identified with the development of Coeur d'Alene for the past eighteen years. during which period he has designed and superintended the construction of many of the finest public buildings in the city. He was born in Henry county, Illinois, on the 11th of November, 1859, and is a son of Robert E. and Lneretia C. (Lester) Williams.
The education of George Williams was completed in the Tabor high school of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Having decided to adopt the profession of architecture for his life vocation, at the age of seventeen years he laid aside his school books and devoted his attention to draughting and designing in the office of a local architect. He made good progress in the work and was subsequently able to go into business for himself. In December. 1890, he came to Oregon, first locating in the eastern part of the state. where he remained for twelve years. At the expiration of that
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period he came to Coeur d'Alene and established an office that he has ever since maintained. Mr. Williams has been especially successful in designing public build- ings, particularly for school purposes, and was the architect of the Coeur d'Alene. St. Maries, Sand Point, the Blackfoot. Idaho and the Colville, Washington. high schools, in addition to a number of others of this vicinity. The style and proportion of all of these buildings is noticeably fine, while they meet the practical require- ments for which they were intended. Many of the most imposing of Coeur d'Alene's buildings can be attributed to him, as for instance the Masonie Temple, City Hall and Nixon block. all of which are characterized by uniformity of outline and har- mony as well as the individuality consistent with the purpose they serve. The same qualities that are notable in Mr. Williams' public buildings. distinguish his private residences, all of which are truly consistent with the laws of art and yet are thor- oughly practical in every respect.
On the 15th of November. 1885. Mr. Williams and Miss Emma C. Jones, a daughter of Alexander Jones of Sioux City, Iowa, were united in marriage. Two children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Williams, as follows: Carl. whose birth occurred on October, 1891; and Fred, whose natal day was in June, 1893. Both young men are now working with their father and make their home with their parents at 962 North Fifth street, this city.
Fraternally Mr. Williams is prominently identified with the Masonic order, be- ing a thirty-second degree member of the Scottish Rite. He is affiliated with Temple Commandery, No. 8. K. T .. and the various other Masonic lodges in which he has passed through all of the chairs. He is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, while he maintains relations with the other members of his pro- fession through the medium of his connection with the Architects' Club of Spokane. He takes a helpful interest in political activities and served as councilman from his ward during 1909 and 1910. All matters pertaining to the development of the community or its various public utilities engage the attention of Mr. Williams, who is one of the zealous workers in the Commercial Club, the interests of which he promotes on every possible occasion by giving his unqualified support and coopera- tion to every movement it champions.
C. C. GRIMES.
C. C. Grimes has spent practically his entire life in Lincoln county. He was born in Linn county, Oregon, on the 25th of June, 1881, and is a son of George G. and Tunia (King) Grimes, natives of Indiana. During the early years of his life George G. Grimes removed to California, subsequently locating in Oregon, whence he removed to Washington, settling in Lincoln county in 1883. Here Mr. Grimes was for many years successfully engaged in ranching, but he is now living retired in Edwall. being one of the well known and prominent residents of that section of the county.
As he was only a child of two years when his parents located in Lincoln county. C. C. Grimes obtained his education in the public schools of Edwall, after the com- pletion of which he took a special course in bookkeeping. He withdrew from school at the age of nineteen and during the succeeding two years held the position of
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assistant postmaster at Edwall. At the expiration of that period he became deputy assessor of Davenport under his father, but after serving in this capacity for two years returned to Edwall and entered the drug store of Dr. J. Kaulbach. Ile spent two years there learning the business and then came to Harrington to clerk for W. C. Hanmim, a druggist of this city. The next year Mr. Hammun sold his store to Gunning & Hallin, and after conducting it for about four months Mr. (In- ning sold his half interest in the business to Mr. Grimes, the name being changed to the Harrington Drug Co. About eighteen months after Mr. Hallin died and the entire business then passed into the control of Mr. Grimes, who has ever since been conducting it. He occupies an advantageous location, his store is attractively arranged and he carries a full and complete line of drugs and sundries, such as are usually to be found in an establishment of this kind. As he is always gracious and affable and courteously considerate of his customers, striving to please and accommodate all. he has succeeded in building up a good. permanent patronage. that is constantly increasing.
On the 18th of January, 1908, Mr. Grimes was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Buestad a daughter of John and Gertrude Buestad, formerly of Chicago, but now residing in California. One child has been born of this union, Dorothy. whose birth occurred in 1909.
Mr. Grimes belongs to the Masonic fraternity, the Knights of Pythias. Pythian Sisters and D. O. K. K. In politics he is a republican and is serving as police justice and he was also secretary of the MeKinley Club at Edwall. He is one of the highly successful and enterprising business men of the town, whose personal interests are identical with those of the municipality, in the development of which he is one of the prominent factors.
H. C. TURNER.
H. C. Turner, who for the past two years has been successfully engaged in the fire insurance and real-estate business. is one of Lincoln county's pioneers. Ile was born in Chariton, Iowa, on the 17th of September, 1880. and is a son of George P. and Sarah Jane (Dotson) Turner. natives of England and Pennsylvania, respectively. He came to America in his youth, first locating in New York, where he remained until 1819 when he made the overland trip to California. Subve- quently George P. Turner returned to the middle west, settling in Iowa, where he engaged in farming until May. 1884, when, with his wife and family, he again removed to the west, Washington being his destination on this occasion. He filed on a homestead in the vicinity of Davenport upon his arrival, and the operation of this engaged his attention until his death on the 18th of October. 1896. He was one of Lincoln county's pioneers and became widely known throughout this section of the state, where he had made many friends. The farm he entered from the government is still in possession of the family and is now being operated by one of his sons. Mr. Turner was drafted into the army during the Civil war, but he- lieving that his first duty was to his wife and children he sent a substitute.
As he had not yet passed the fourth anniversary of his birth when he removed with his parents to Washington, HI. C. Turner obtained his education in the gram
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mar sehool of Davenport and the high school of Waterville. Douglas county, fol- lowing which he pursued a commercial course in the old Blair Business College at Spokane. When he had attained the age of twenty years he laid aside his text- books and began his independent eareer. His first position was that of stenog- rapher and bookkeeper for the Harrington Milling Company, whom he served in this eapaeity for six years. He was a very efficient employe, faithful in his dis- charge of his responsibilities, trustworthy and reliable, at all times working for the best interest of the firm. In recognition of these qualities, in 1906 they pro- moted him to the position of manager. the dutes of which he discharged in a highly satisfactory manner. Fully recognizing the limitations surrounding the man work- ing on a salary, and being desirous of advaneing more rapidly than he felt was possible as an employe, in 1909 he withdrew from his position and began for him- self. Being thoroughly familiar with the country and widely acquainted, he eon- sidered that the real-estate and insurance business offered a very promising field, and established an office. Immediately starting operations in this business, his efforts have met with a gratifying degree of sueeess. Opportunity in the majority of cases is nothing more or less than foresight and initiative, as in the average walks of life all have praetieally the same advantages, but either fail to recognize them or laek the determination that lights the road to sueeess. Mr. Turner in the early days of his career showed himself to be possessed of the indomitable eour- age and unswerving purpose that convert failures into opportunities, and thus he has steadily forged ahead in his enterprise.
On the 6th of January, 1904, Mr. Turner was united in marriage to Miss Eliza- beth Glascoek, a daughter of Frank and Leila (Anderson) Glaseoek, residents of Black Station, California, and unto them has been born one son, Harold A., in 1908.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Turner are members of the Presbyterian ehureh, and fra- ternally he affiliates with the Masonie lodge and the Knights of Pythias. In politics Mr. Turner is an ardent republiean and is now serving as justice of the peace, his discharge of the responsibilities of this offiee manifesting the same effieieney and thoroughness that characterize his efforts in every direction. He is a member of the Lineoln County Pioneer & Historieal Association and at the pres- ent time is seeretary and treasurer of this worthy society.
CHARLES L. KING.
Charles L. King is a member of The Jensen-King-Byrd Company, doing an extensive jobbing business in hardware at Spokane. Not all days in his eareer have been equally bright, for at times he has seen the gathering storm elouds which have seemed to threaten disaster, but has always been able to turn defeats into vietories and promised failures into sueeesses. In the aeeomplishment of this task he has wisely used his time and talents and improved each opportunity as it has been presented. He was born June 8, 1863. in London. England, a son of Charles and Martha I. (Seott) King, who were also natives of England. the former born in Norfolk and the latter in Norwich. The father was a representative of an old English family and eame to the United States when his son Charles was but five years of age. He located first in Chieago but after two years removed to Seward,
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Nebraska, and in that locality engaged in farming. When four years had gone by he continued on his westward way to California and while living in that state served as publie administrator and coroner of Solano county, being located at Benecia, where his last days were passed. He departed this life in 1898 and is still sur- vived by his widow, who is living in Spokane, at the age of seventy-eight.
Charles L. King was reared in Sacramento valley, California, and completed his education by graduation from the high school at Rio Vista. He then entered the telegraph office at that place, where he learned the business and acted as operator. filling the position at the time the news of the assassination of President Garfield was received. He continued there until 1883 and then removed with his parents to Benecia, where he accepted the position of manager in the office of George W. Humes, proprietor of a salmon cannery. Two years later. or in 1885. he left home and went to Oakland, California, where he took a position with C. Knox Marshall. merchant and proprietor of a hay and feed store. The next year, 1886, he was offered a situation as cashier with the firm of Miller & Lux, and in April. 1886, was sent to their Soldier's Meadow ranch in northwestern Nevada. There he rode the range and attended to the business of the ranch until December. 1886, when he returned to the office of Miller & Lux, in San Francisco, but made his home in Oakland.
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