Solomon J. Pool is now a prosperous farmer, residing six miles northeast from Mohler, but he informs us that when he came here in February, 1896, he had seventy-five cents and three horses. The fine holding of property that he now has was all secured by his faithful and enterprising … Read more
This patriotic citizen and leading business man was born in Hanover, Germany, on March 4, 1841, being the son of Peter and Annie (Dresman) Spekker. The father was a farmer, born in Bingusta, Germany, in 1800, and died in 1876, having been a prominent man and the incumbent of a … Read more
From the sunny land of France comes the enterprising and capable gentleman whose name initiates this paragraph, and what was the misfortune of that land is the good fortune of this, for Mr. Jacques has been a first class citizen of the United States for a number of years and … Read more
One of the popular and esteemed citizens of Gifford is named at the head of this article and his geniality and public spirit have won for him hosts of friends in all sections where he is known. Robert M. Cleveland was born in Monroe County, Tennessee, on March 6, 1866, … Read more
William A. Smith, a leading farmer and stockman of the vicinity of Westlake, is one of the heavy real estate holders of our County and a substantial and good business man. William A. Smith was born in Orange New York, on September 28, 1856. His parents, Amzie L. and Rachel … Read more
A capable and upright man, whose life is consistent with his faith and who has won and retains the confidence and esteem of all who know him, it is quite within the province of this volume that our subject should be represented in the biographical portion thereof. Silas Johnson was … Read more
The pluck and spirit of our subject is shown in his arduous labor which in the face of misfortune he has continued and brought success out of failure and victory out of defeat. He is now one of the substantial and well to do farmers of his section and a … Read more
The father of Charles Skinner came from England to the place where Hartford, Connecticut, now stands in an early day and the city is partly on land that he owned. Charles was born there and married Sarah Orborne, of Maine, then removed to New Brunswick. His son, Alfred, married Abigail … Read more
Not only has the subject of this article taken a leading and influential part in the affairs of the County of Nez Perces since he has been here, but in his career formerly, he has held prominent positions and has achieved brilliant success in the face of great odds. A … Read more
A successful business career on the Nez Perces Indian reservation, and a mover in all lines of improvement, a leading farmer and stockman at the present time, entitle the subject of this sketch to a place in the annals of his County. Mr. Hogue was born in Macon County, Missouri, … Read more