Iowa

Biographical Sketch of John Haner

John Haner, dealer in hardware-lower Fourth Street-established business in 1881. He came to Sioux City in 1861; was employed as a clerk in the Groninger hardware store. He enlisted in this city in the 14th I., under Col. Pattee, and served in the U.S.A. all through the rebellion; was commissary sergeant most of the time, also clerk in the commissary department. He married Julia Reinke, and has five children Lena Tillie, Willie, Otto and Emma.

Biographical Sketch of Frank Kelpsch

Frank Kelpsch, proprietor of the Iowa House, (formerly owner of the Milwaukee House), has newly furnished and opened this hotel, and solicits patronage. He was born in Germany in 1838; came to America in 1867, and located at La Crosse, Wis.; removed to this city in 1869.

Biographical Sketch of Andrew G. Oleson

Andrew G. Oleson, of the firm of Anderson & Oleson, dealers in boots, shoe, rubbers, etc-opposite High School building-was born in Sweden in 1834; came to America in 1873, and located in Mass.; removed to this city, and was engaged in the boot and shoe store of F.P. Dean.

Biographical Sketch of B.A. Guyton, M.D.

B.A. Guyton, M.D., is a graduate from the University of Maryland in the class of ’69. He settled in Sioux City in 1870, and engaged in the practice of his profession.

Biographical Sketch of C. F. Hoyt

C.F. Hoyt, proprietor of Sioux City Vinegar works, was born in Ill., in 1842; removed to Idaho in 1864, and engaged in mining for two years; located in this city in 1869 and went into the farm machinery business; established his present business in 1875.

Biographical Sketch of E.W. Loft

E.W. Loft, of the firm of Corry & Loft, architects, was born in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1855, and came to Sioux City in 1881. G.W. Lower, former proprietor of Depot Hotel, was born in Onandaigua County, N.Y., in 1826; removed to Walworth County, Wis., in 1845; thence to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and to this city in 1868.

Biographical Sketch of J.P. Martin

dealer in dry goods and notions, came to this city from Galena, Ill., in 1867, and in April, 1879, established the above business, and have one of the best stores of the kind in the city. T.S. Martin was in the wholesale grocery business in the Black Hills from 1877 to 1879.

Biographical Sketch of M.L. Flinn

M.L. Flinn, of the firm of Flinn & Lessenich, proprietors of the Central Meat market, (business was established in 1881), was born in Woodstock, Ill., in 1852; moved to Chicago, where he lived eight years, and came to this city in 1868. He was chief clerk in the St. P.R.R. shops for nine years, and worked three years on the S.C.&P.R.R. He married Mary M. Wilkins, and has three children-Grace M., Frank M. and an infant.

Biographical Sketch of E.R. Kirk

E.R. Kirk, postmaster, was born in Ottawa County, Ohio., in 1834; came to Sioux City in 1856, and in the following year engaged in the mercantile business, which business he continued until 1873; then held the office of deputy county treasurer; was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue in 1876, and was appointed postmaster in 1878. Mr. Kirk was married in 1859 to Mary P. Sawyers, and has five children-W.A., E.L., Charles, Frank and Mamie. W. A. Kirk, is deputy P.M., and E.L. Kirk is delivery clerk.

Biographical Sketch of T.S. Martin

dealer in dry goods and notions, came to this city from Galena, Ill., in 1867, and in April, 1879, established the above business, and have one of the best stores of the kind in the city. T.S. Martin was in the wholesale grocery business in the Black Hills from 1877 to 1879.

Biographical Sketch of Geo. W. Oberholtzer

Geo. W. Oberholtzer, civil engineer and county surveyor, was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1847; graduated at the Pennsylvania Polytechnic college in 1871; came to this city in 1872. The following year he was elected to his present office, and has been reelected each successive year. He has been township trustee one term, and has, in his line of business, been connected with the railroads of this city.

Biographical Sketch of John H. Griffin

John H. Griffin, proprietor of candy factory-Fourth Street-established business in 1879. He was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1857; came to this city in 1873, and was engaged as a compositor in Journal office five years.

Biographical Sketch of C.W. Hopkins

C.W. Hopkins, carriage and sign painter and grainer-corner of Douglas and 5th Sts.-was born in Pennsylvania, in 1830; moved to Wis., in 1840, and in 1850 removed to Cal.; thence to Australia; thence to London, Eng.; thence to Canada; thence to Wis.; thence to Missouri Valley Junction, Iowa, where he had charge of the R.R. paint shop five years, moving thence to this city.

Biographical Sketch of P.L. Lindholm

P.L. Lindholm, dealer in furniture, established business in 1881. He was born in Sweden, in 1842; came to America in 1857, and settled in Boone, Iowa; removed to this city; thence to Yankton, Dakota, and back to Sioux City in April, 1881. He married Ellen Ericson of Sweden. They have five children-Annie, Albert, Emil, Henry and Frank.

Biographical Sketch of F. Munchrath

F. Munchrath, dealer in fancy goods, toys, books, stationery, etc., was born in Prussia in 1832; came to America in 1858, and built the first brick building in the city. He engaged in his present business in 1873. He married Gertrude Krudwig, and has seven children living.

Biographical Sketch of S.S. Fessenden

S.S. Fessenden is the proprietor of the China Hall. This business was established in 1863; purchased 1871 by J.H. Fessenden, and by its present owner in 1877. Mrs. F. is a native of Cincinnati, O., J.H. Fessenden is a native of Concord, N.H., and is at present extensively engaged in mining in Col.

Biographical Sketch of John Hopkins

John Hopkins, proprietor of sample room-Pearl street, between 5th and 6th-was born in 1862; came to Sioux City in 1867; was in the employ of E.J. Ressegieu for some time. He married Jennie Pickett.

Biographical Sketch of M.J. Kearney

M.J. Kearney, dealer in groceries, provisions, etc.-established business in 1877. He was born in Ireland in 1856; came to America in Oct., 1875, and settled in New Haven, Conn.; removed to this city in 1876, where he has resided ever since, except one year spent in the Black Hills. He married Mary A. Toohey, of Sioux City, and had one child-Alice, now deceased.

Biographical Sketch of Constant R. Marks

Constant R. Marks, of the firm of Marks & Blood, attorneys at law, was born in Durham, Green County N.Y., in 1841; graduated from the Albany law school, and in 1868 came to this city and opened his present office; in 1879 he was elected to the twelfth general assembly, and is at present a member of the school board. He served three months in the late war in Co. K. 8th Mass.V.