Fringer

Herman J. Fringer, born in 1845 in Pennsylvania and raised in Ohio, arrived in Fort Dodge in 1867. Initially serving as a Quartermaster’s clerk, he opened a drug store in 1872 with a stock valued at $4,000. He held various public roles, including postmaster, County Clerk, and Probate Judge, with multiple terms in the latter position. Fringer was also a Notary Public and a member of the Knights Templar Lodge. His career reflects a commitment to both commerce and public service in Dodge City.