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On the 14th of June, 1906, in Laramie, Mr. King was united in marriage to Miss Estelle V. Abrams, a daughter of Ludolph and Sophia (Bath) Abrams, who were pioneer residents of Laramie, of whom further mention is made else- where in this work. Mr. and Mrs. King went to Europe on their wedding trip, visiting his old home and the scenes amid which his boyhood days were passed. They have become the parents of one son, Joseph D., who was born in Laramie, October 23, 1913.
In politics Mr. King is a stanch republican, and while not an office seeker or politician in any sense of the term, he takes a keen interest in the success of his party and does all in his power to secure the adoption of its principles. Fraternally he is a Mason of high rank, belonging to lodge, chapter and com- mandery at Laramie and to Korein Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Rawlins. He is also a Scottish Rite Mason, having attained the thirty-second degree in the consistory at Cheyenne, and he is a past grand commander of the Grand Commandery of Wyoming Knights Templar. He is also a vestryman of St. Matthew's Episcopal church at Laramie.
He stands as one of the foremost citizens of Laramie, interested in its prog- ress and ready at any time to further any good movement or project that tends to benefit the community along the lines of material, intellectual, social and moral progress. He has frequently been called upon to judge stock at various big state and international fairs, but has just as often declined. Since his marriage he has resided in Laramie, his home being at Seventh and Thornburg streets, and he and his wife enjoy the friendship and kindly regard of all with whom they have been brought in contact.
WALTER K. SHOEMAKER, D. D. S.
Dr. Walter K. Shoemaker is one of the younger representatives of the dental profession in Laramie. In his practice, however, he is demonstrating his thorough familiarity with the most scientific principles of the profession, combined with a mechanical skill and ingenuity that renders his work most effective, proving highly satisfactory to his many patrons.
He was born in Denver, Colorado, March 28, 1891, a son of J. M. and Malinda (Walter) Shoemaker, who were natives of Ohio, the father having been born near Massillon, while the mother was born in Stark county, that state. It was in the year 1889 that J. M. Shoemaker removed westward to Denver, Colorado, where he engaged in railroad work, being connected with the
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freight department of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. He is now with the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, having devoted the greater part of his life to railway service. To him and his wife have been born two children, the daughter being Miss Laura Shoemaker, who became the wife of J. A. Sprong and resides in Denver.
Dr. Shoemaker was the elder of the two children and in his boyhood attended the public schools of Denver, continuing his education in the West Denver high school, from which he was graduated with the class of 1911. He then took up the study of dentistry, matriculating in the Colorado College of Dental Surgery. from which he was graduated in 1914. He located in Laramie, where he has since built up a lucrative practice and is today one of the leading representa- tives of the profession in the city. He has a splendidly equipped office, supplied with all modern appliances to facilitate dental work and his mechanical skill, combined with his broad scientific knowledge, makes him a most capable repre- sentative of the profession.
On the 20th of August, 1911, Dr. Shoemaker was married to Miss Mildred C. Sprong, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sprong, of Denver. They have become parents of two children: Richard Walter, born in Denver, November 26, 1913; and Roger Sprong, born in Laramie, June 14. 1915.
Dr. Shoemaker is a Master Mason, an association which indicates the rules which govern his conduct, making him a man whom to know is to esteem and honor. He is also a member of the Nu Chapter of the Psi Omega dental fra- ternity. He is of a social disposition and genial nature, and readily wins friends wherever he goes. In his profession he has made rapid progress, for he holds to the highest professional standards, observing closely the ethics of the pro- fession, and his skill and ability are winning for him a constantly growing practice.
WILLIAM E. DINNEEN.
William E. Dinneen is proprietor of the Lincoln Highway Garage at Cheyenne and is engaged in handling the Reo and Hudson cars, in which connection he has developed a substantial business. He was born in Kansas on the IIth of March, 1861, and is a son of Maurice and Margaret ( Williams) Dinneen. The family came to Wyoming in 1879, arriving in Laramie county on the 15th of May. The father turned his attention to the live stock business and homesteaded in this state, thus becoming actively identified with the pioneer development. He con- tributed much to the early progress of the state through his agricultural and live stock interests and always stood for the substantial upbuilding of Wyoming. During the period of the Civil war he served for a short time at the front in defense of the Union. Both he and his wife have now passed away.
William E. Dinneen was the second in order of birth in a family of two sons and two daughters. He acquired his education in the public schools and spent his youthful days with his father upon the ranch, having been a lad of eighteen years when he came with the family to Wyoming. He continued to assist in the development and improvement of the ranch until he attained his majority, when he began contracting in connection with the Express Company, devoting four years to that business. He then engaged with his brother, Maurice, in the grocery business in Cheyenne, establishing and conducting a store for fourteen years, during which period they built up a large and gratifying trade. While thus engaged. William E. Dinneen also turned his attention to the livery business. which he followed for eight years, having begun the automobile business before giving up the livery. In the meantime his brother had passed away. He later sold his grocery business. which had been developed until it was one of the largest establishments of the kind in the state. He then concentrated his efforts and attention upon the automobile business and with its growth he determined
WILLIAM F. DINNEEN
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to withdraw from the livery business, and sold out to Henry Hoffman. He erected the building that he now occupies-a modern brick garage, which is splen- didly equipped. He has a fine showroom for the display of the Reo and Hudson cars, which he handles, having the agency for the Hudson in two counties and for the Reo in five counties. Something of the growth and extent of his business is indicated in the fact that he now employs fifteen men. His patronage is very gratifying and his activities are bringing to him a very substantial annual income.
In 1890 Mr. Dinneen was united in marriage to Miss Kittie Tierney and to them have been born the following named: Roy, who is engaged in the automo- bile business in Casper; Maurice, a law student who is now with the United States army ; Margaret, the wife of C. H. Hutchinson; William J., a student in the Naval Academy of the United States; and Nan, at home.
The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church and Mr. Din- neen has become identified with the Knights of Columbus as a fourth degree member. He is also a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Woodmen of the World and of the Industrial Club. He is interested in com- munity affairs and for six years he served on the frontier committee. Those who know him regard him as a public-spirited man, interested in community and state affairs to the extent of giving active aid and co-operation to all move- ments for the general good. His worth as a man, as a citizen and as a business man is widely acknowledged.
WILLIAM DAVID BRENNAN.
William David Brennan, assistant general manager at Cheyenne for the Union Pacific Coal Company, is a man of marked executive ability and keen business discrimination combined with unfaltering enterprise. He is thus well qualified for the onerous and responsible duties which devolve upon him in his present connection. He was born in Malone, New York, October 29, 1877, a son of William D. and Laura C. (Smith ) Brennan, both of whom have passed away:
After acquiring a public school education, William D. Brennan spent one year as a student in the University of Minnesota and then went east to enter Yale, being graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School of the Yale University as a member of the class of 1900. Thus well qualified by thorough scientific training for important duties along the line of his chosen profession, he spent nine months in the engineering department of the city of Boston, and on the Ist of February, 1901, became connected with the engineering department of the Union Pacific Coal Company at Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was active in the work of opening the mines at Cumberland and did much to promote the growth and development of the camp there. He was also the engineer and superintendent at the opening of the camp at Superior, where his labors were concentrated from 1906 until 1912. In the latter year he came to Cheyenne as general superin- tendent of the company and from that position has been advanced to assistant general manager, with added responsibilities and duties. He is now directing his efforts to administrative direction and executive control and his labors are productive of excellent results. He is thoroughly familiar with all conditions bearing upon the utilization and development of the coal resources of the state as controlled by the Union Pacific Company and his labors are proving a sub- stantial element in the success of the business.
On the 3d of July, 1905, Mr. Brennan was united in marriage to Miss Blanche McCoy, a native of Mansfield, Ohio, and they have one child, Elizabeth L. Mr. and Mrs. Brennan are consistent members of the Presbyterian church, taking an active interest in its work and contributing generously to its support.
His political endorsement is given to the republican party. Fraternally he is an Elk and a Mason, having attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite. He also belongs to the Industrial and the Country clubs and he has those
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traits of character which make for personal popularity. An eminent American statesman has said: "The strongest men of the country are those who have been born and reared in the east and have sought the opportunities of the west for the development of their business careers." Such is the record of William D. Brennan, who with the broad scientific training afforded by Yale has brought his knowledge to bear in solving the problems of the west in the utilization of its mineral resources, especially in the coal field. Collegiate training and prac- tical experience have made him splendidly qualified for his present duties and his capability places him with those men who are proving most important factors in the upbuilding of the state.
CHARLES EARL CADY.
Charles Earl Cady is well known in commercial circles in Laramie as a mem- ber of the Star Grocery Company. He was born October 22, 1889, in Chapman, Nebraska, and was the second in order of birth in a family of three children whose parents were Alva B. and Mary ( Linden) Cady. The father was born in Nebraska and represents one of the pioneer families of that state, of English and Irish lineage. In 1907 he removed to Laramie and is now agent in this city for the Union Pacific Railway Company. His wife was also born in Nebraska and represents one of the old families of Grand Island.
Spending his youthful days under the parental roof, Charles Earl Cady was educated in the public schools of his native state and in the University of Wyo- ming, in which he pursued a business course. In the meantime, however, he had made his initial step in the business world, starting out to earn his living when a youth of but twelve years. He was first employed by the Union Pacific Railroad Company in Nebraska as a call boy, and on the removal of the family to Laramie he was advanced to a clerical position and remained in connection with the railroad company until 1908. It was subsequent to that time that he continued his education by pursuing his business course. Later he secured a position with the Gem City Grocery Company, by which he was employed for two years, on the expiration of which period he formed a partnership with Henry W. Jensen and organized the Star Grocery Company. They began busi- ness in a small way but from that humble beginning have developed one of the leading stores of the kind in this section of the country, carrying a stock fully five times as large as that with which they started out. Their establishment is thoroughly attractive in its appearance and arrangement and in the line of goods carried, while the business methods of the house are such as commend the com- pany to the support of the public. They employ five people and their store occu- pies a building eighty by eighty feet. It is thoroughly modern in equipment and up to date in every particular.
On the 8th of July, 1914, Mr. Cady was united in marriage to Miss Wilburta Knight, a native of Wyoming and a daughter of the late Wilbur Clinton Knight, who was state geologist of the University of Wyoming for many years and was one of the pioneers of this section of the country. Her mother bore the maiden name of Emma Holvell and is now filling the position of dean of women in the University of Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Cady have become the parents of two children : Mary Elizabeth, born in Laramie, April 14, 1916; and Charles Earl, who was born October 5, 1917.
Mr. Cady has always been a stalwart advocate of republican principles and he stands for progress and improvement in all matters that have to do with the general welfare of his city and state. He belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and is in hearty sympathy with its well defined plans and measures for the upbuilding of Laramie and the extension of its trade relations. He is a member of one of the college fraternities and his religious faith is evidenced in his mem- bership in the First Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Cady occupy an enviable
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social position and are highly esteemed in those circles where intelligence and genuine personal worth are accepted as the passports into good society. He has become an important factor in business circles in Laramie and his success is well deserved, for in him are embraced the characteristics of an unbending integrity, unabating energy and industry that never flags.
JAMES MORGAN.
James Morgan, secretary and treasurer of the United Mine Workers of Dis- trict No. 22, was born in Vienna, Ohio, on the 8th of November, 1876, his parents being Ed and Margaret (Weir) Morgan. On leaving the Buckeye state the fam- ily removed to Colorado and afterward to Wyoming, settling at Glenrock, where they became identified with coal mining interests. The mother is still living and Mr. Morgan also has one brother and one sister surviving.
In the public schools of Colorado and Wyoming, James Morgan pursued his education and in the school of experience has learned many of life's valuable lessons. From the age of sixteen years he followed mining and is therefore familiar with every phase of the business of taking the coal from the ground and preparing it for the market. Moreover, he is thoroughly familiar with existing labor conditions and he believes thoroughly that the interests of the miners must be protected by organized effort. In 1905 he was elected to his present position as secretary and treasurer of the United Mine Workers of District No. 22 and has been nine times reelected to that position in a district which has about eight thousand members, organized in thirty-five local societies.
On the 26th of April, 1904, Mr. Morgan was united in marriage to Miss Anna Begley and to them have been born five sons: Ed, James, Arthur, William and Robert.
Mr. Morgan is a Protestant in religious faith and in politics he maintains an independent course. Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias. the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Masons, having attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite. He is interested in all that has to do with the welfare and progress of his community and his state and is a public- spirited citizen and highly respected man, enjoying the goodwill and confidence of all with whom he has been associated.
DAVID YOUNG.
David Young, junior partner in the firm of Adams & Young, grocers, and a leading and substantial business man of Buffalo, was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on the 12th of June, 1868. He spent his boyhood and youth in that picturesque region which was the home of Burns, and with whose history many an interesting song and story is intervowen. He acquired his education in the public schools of his native country and on attaining his majority he resolved to try his fortune in the United States. Accordingly, in 1889 he bade adieu to friends and native land and crossed the Atlantic, but did not tarry on the eastern coast. Instead, he made his way at once across the country to Rawlins, Wyoming, where he secured employment on the ranch of Robert Taylor, the pioneer stockman of this state. He continued in Mr. Taylor's service for two and a half years, when he was joined by his brother, Richard Young, who had just come to America, and together they formed the firm of Young Brothers and engaged in the live stock business. They began operations in the vicinity of Rawlins, but soon thereafter took their stock up to Casper, where headquarters were maintained for about five years. In 1895 they came to Johnson county, where they have since operated, and for a number of years they have specialized in the raising
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of sheep, running from fifteen to twenty thousand sheep, while their herds of cattle have been reduced to the number of about six hundred head They have thus long ranked with the leading stockmen of this section of the state and their interests have become very important and extensive. In 1902 David Young purchased a half interest in the grocery business of William P. Adams, thus forming the present well known firm of Adams & Young, and he has since given much of his attention to the conduct of his commercial interests. His brother, Richard Young, also figures prominently in connection with public affairs in Buffalo, being the present mayor of the city, while at one time he was a member of the state legislature, and he is also the president of the Wyoming Loan & Trust Company of Buffalo. David Young is likewise interested in financial affairs as a member of the board of directors of the First National Bank of Buffalo.
In 1903 was celebrated the marriage of David Young and Miss Margaret M. McRae, of Buffalo, Wyoming, and to them have been born two sons, Richard and David K. In politics Mr. Young has always been a stalwart champion of the republican party since becoming a naturalized American citizen. Fraternally he is connected with Anchor Lodge, No. 7. A. F. & A. M., and that he has attained high rank in Masonry is indicated in the fact that he has crossed the sands of the desert with the Nobles of Kalif Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Sheridan. and is a Knight Templar. He also belongs to Buffalo Lodge, No. 7. K. P., and to Buffalo Lodge, No. 14. I. O. O. F., while he and his wife are consistent men- bers of the Congregational church. They enjoy the warm and well merited regard of those with whom they have been brought in contact.
Mr. Young belongs to that class of representative citizens who have justly won the proud American title of self-made men. He started out in the world empty-handed, and imbued with a laudable ambition, came to the new world to try his fortune. Necessity rendered it imperative that he obtain immediate employment and he utilized any means at hand that would bring him an honest living until he could start in business on his own account. From his initial step his course has been marked by advancement as the result of his close application. ability and trustworthiness and today he is one of the foremost merchants and ranchmen of Johnson county.
GEORGE WHITTEN.
George Whitten is the genial proprietor of the New Kemmerer Theater and is one of the most popular and best known citizens of Lincoln county. He is a theatrical manager of many years' experience, having conducted various theaters and moving picture houses in many sections of the country through a period of fifteen years. This has given to him a knowledge of public wants and demands in this direction and he is giving Kemmerer the best attractions that can be secured in film productions. In the conduct of his business he displays a most enterprising spirit and puts forth every effort to please his patrons, so that suc- cess naturally follows.
A native of New York city, Mr. Whitten was born August 31, 1870. a son of George E. and Eliza ( Lewis) Whitten, who were also natives of the metropolis and spent their entire lives in New York, where the father engaged in educn- tional work, being a well known figure of New York city for a number of years. He there passed away, as did his wife, who was a lady of culture and refinement. a graduate of one of the best schools of New York. They had a family of six children, of whom George Whitten, of this review, was the second in order of birth. Only three of the family are now living. his sisters being Mrs. Mabel Bishoff and Mrs. Viola Richards, both of New York city.
Through the period of his boyhood George Whitten largely devoted his time and attention to the acquirement of a public school education in New York and Vol. II-20
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New Jersey and later he made his initial step in the business world in connection with mercantile interests of New York. He was thus employed for five years and then turned his attention to theatrical enterprises and the moving picture business, conducting theaters of that kind very successfully in a number of dif- ferent places. Finally in his travels in search of a favorable location he arrived in Kemmerer. The town was new and the opportunity for activity in his line of business was promising. He therefore opened what is known as the New Kemmerer Theater in 1910. It is a modern moving picture and vaudeville house with a seating capacity of two hundred and eighty. It has all modern appointments and equipment and the building has been erected especially for theater purposes. Mr. Whitten is conducting a most attractive place of refined amusement, catering to the better class of patrons, and he produces the best pictures which have been put upon the screen, thus bringing before his audience the leading actors and actresses of the country, together with many films that bring one into touch with the places of interest and the scenes of beauty in other lands.
On the 6th of August, 1906, Mr. Whitten was united in marriage to Miss Lucille Hillier, of Nashua, New Hampshire, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hillier, of Lancaster, New Hampshire. They have one child, George Hillier, who was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in 1908, and is now a pupil in the Kem- merer schools.
In his fraternal relations Mr. Whitten is an Odd Fellow. In politics he maintains an independent course, voting for men and measures rather than for party, and he has never been an aspirant for office, preferring to concentrate his efforts and attention upon his business affairs, which have been carefully directed. He is a believer in the future growth and development of Wyoming and intends to make his home in the state, being now closely allied with the interests of Kemmerer and at all times loyal to those projects which are working for the upbuilding and improvement of the city.
JOSEPH SCHOTT.
One of the attractive commercial houses of Rock Springs is that owned and conducted by Joseph Schott, who carries a well selected line of hardware, fur- niture, paints, oil, etc. From a humble position in the business world he has worked his way steadily upward and all days in his career have not been equally bright, but his rich inheritance of energy and pluck has enabled him to turn defeat into victory and promised failure into success. His strict integrity and business conservatism have always been uniformly recognized and he has enjoyed public confidence in an enviable· degree.
He was born in Baden, Germany, February 20, 1864, a son of the late Andrew Schott, who was also a native of that country, where he successfully followed farming until his death, which occurred in 1867, when he was fifty years of age. His wife bore the maiden name of Helen Ochs and she, too, was born, reared and educated in Germany, passing away in 1905 at the age of seventy-two years. Their family numbered five children, two of whom have passed away.
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