J austin regan, one of the pioneer business men of Fessenden, Wells County, is engaged in handling implements and machinery, and is snidely known as a man of ability, and true citizenship



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J. AUSTIN REGAN, one of the pioneer business men of Fessenden, Wells County, is engaged in handling implements and machinery, and is snidely known as a man of ability, and true citizenship. He is the present efficient postmaster of that town, and is also in the elevator business, in partnership with

W. \V. Lyness. He is a young man of good business capacity, and combines industry and integrity and is rapidly taking a prominent position among his fellowmen.

Our subject was born on a farm near. London, Ontario, Canada, November 3, 1870. His father, Patrick Regan, was born in Canada, and was a farmer by occupation. He removed his family to Unionville,:Missouri, in 187o, where he followed the mercantile business. The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Mary Coughlin, was born and raised in Canada, and was of Irish descent.

Mr. Regan is the second in a family of nine children, and was raised in Unionville, Missouri, and after attaining, his majority started for himself. He went to Carrington, North Dakota, in 1891, and was employed by Thomas Doughty in the machine business, and in June, 1893, he came to Fessenden and established the same business, in partnership with Mr. Doughty. They continued to conduct the business together till January 1, 1897, when Mr. Doughty sold his interests to our subject, who became sole proprietor, since which time he has conducted the same alone. This was the first machine firm in the town, and their building was the third or fourth erected in Fessenden. Mr. Regan lost his store buildings by fire, December 27, 1899. His store was 240100 feet, with an addition 2.1.060 feet, and was two stories high. Several other places of business were also burned, and the fire was the largest and most destructive of any that ever occurred in Fessenden. Mr. Regan and Mr. W. W. Lyness have been in partnership in the elevator business since 1897, and carry on an extensive business in that line.

Our subject was married January t9, 1899. to Miss Grace Christie, who was born and raised in Minnesota, and is a (laughter of Captain A. E. Christie. One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Regan, Arthur C. Mr. Regan was appointed postmaster by President Cleveland, in November, 1893, and has held the office continuously the past seven years. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and Ancient Order of United Workmen. He was elected chairman of tine Republican county central committee in \Veils County, in 1898, and is an earnest worker for party principles.
OLAUS R. THUS, one of the leading merchants of Walcott, Richland County has built up an extensive and profitable trade by careful attention to the various details of his work. He is enterprising and possessed of marked business ability, and his efforts have been well rewarded. He has been a resident of North Dakota since 1881, and although he entered the country as a foreign-born citizen he has placed himself among the prominent citizens of his adopted land.

Our subject was born in Norway, October 26, 186o. He received a common-school education and learned the tinner's trade in his native country, and remained there until 1881, when he came to America. He went at once to North Dakota, and located in Walcott, where he remained about three years in the employ of the Great Northern Railroad Company. He then removed to Mayville, Traill County, North Dakota, and was employed in a general merchandise and machinery establishment three years, going from thence to Minot, Ward County, where he engaged in farming five years. He then returned to Walcott, Richland County, since which time he has been engaged in the general merchandise business in that town. He carries hardware, groceries, furniture, and a general stock, and enjoys an extensive patronage.

Our subject was married at Minot, North Dakota, November 19, 1889, to Miss Paulina Monson, who was also born in Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Thus are the parents of seven children, named as follows: Richard, Iver, Oscar, Ida, Monrad, Denver, and Dena. The last named two arc twins.

ADENIRAM J. AYRES is recognized as one of the leading farmers of Clifton Township, Cass County. He was one of the earliest settlers of that region and has aided in the uphuilding of the better interests and become thoroughly identified with the early history of that locality. He has a fine farm, and makes his home on section twenty-eight, where he is surrounded by every comfort of country life, and enjoys the highest esteem of his fellowmen.

Our subject was born at the foot of the Mansfield mountains, in Lamoille County, Vermont. May 13, 1847, and was the third in a family of thirteen children, born to Jasper and Malissa (Green) Ayres. His father was born in Maine, and was a carpenter and fanner by occupation, and when a young man was a captain in the Vermont militia.

Mr. Ayres finished his education and grew to manhood in his native state, and after leaving school learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked in Vermont until 1869, and in the spring of that year started west. While traveling through Wisconsin he heard of the destruction by fire of the city of Chippewa Falls, and decided to go there, and upon his arrival began contracting and building. and was engaged in that business until he went to Dakota Territory, in 1879. He followed his business in the city about five years, and then decided to engage in farming, and accordingly filed claim to the northwest quarter of section 34, in Clifton Township, which he still owns and where he lived about three years. He then removed to his present location in section 28 and his holdings now amount to one section of land.

Our subject was married, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. in September, 1870, to Miss Jennett Sillers. Mrs. Ayers was born in Nova Scotia July 33, 1846, and was a daughter of 'William and Alexis (Corbin) Sillers. Her father was a native of Nova Scotia and her mother of Scotland. One child, a son, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Ayers, who bears the name of Morton J. Mr. Ayers is a member of the Brotherhood of American Yoemen. He has served as chairman of the township board for a number of years and is active in public affairs. Politically he is a Republican and is firm in his convictions.
JOHN H. MOVIUS, the efficient postmaster of Lidgerwood, and one of the prominent business men of that locality, is a young man of more than ordinary business ability, and is highly esteemed in the city where he makes his home. He was born in Goblow, Germany, June 24, 1860, and has been a resident of Lidgerwood, Richland County, many years. In connection with this sketch will be found a portrait of Mr. Movius.

The father of our subject, Dr. J. William Movius, was a native of Germany, and died in New Ulm, Minnesota, October 13, 1877, aged fifty-six years. The mother of our subject bore the maiden name of Henrietta Bratz, and was also a native of Germany. Eleven children, six sons and five daughters, were born to this worthy couple, of whom our subject was theyoungest son.

john H. Movius came to America with his parents in May 1867, and was reared at Big Stone City. South Dakota, where he remained until locating in Lidgemvood, Richland County. He was ens-played by his twoolder brothers,Albert W. and WHIR., in the implement business at Big Stone for two years, after which in company with his brother, Emil A., he purchased the business at Big Stone, which they conducted until their removal to Lidgerwood, in March, 1887. They now conduct an extensive business and enjoy all ever-increasing patronage. Mr. Movius is also interested in the Lidgerwood Mill Company, Movius Elevator Company, Movius Lumber Company, and cashier of Movius State Bank.

Our subject was married in Lidgerwood, January 1, 5895, to Miss Margaret W. Wagner, a native of Ontario. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Movius as follows: Eva H., Charles E. and Gretchen H. Mr. Movius is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Modern Woodmen of America, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has been grand herald of the state lodge in the last named order. He was appointed postmaster of Lidgerwood, January 18, 1898, and assumed the office March t, since which time the office has been raised from the fourth to the third class. He is a man of the highest integrity and well merits his success.


SEYMOUR S. TITUS, cashier of the First National Bank of Grand Forks. is one of the oldest bankers of North Dakota. He went there when the village contained bit about one hundred people, and with his keen observation and good judgment decided to make permanent residence in Red river valley. Success has attended him financially and socially and Ise is now one of the most influential men of that region, while the institution with which Ise is connected is one of the leading banks of the Northwest.

Mr. Titus was born in Oak Grove, Minnesota, June 3, 1851. and was a son of Moses S. and Jane L. Titus, who were natives of Connecticut. His parents settled in Minnesota about 184} and for many years his father was engaged in business in that state, where our subject was reared and educated. He began life as a farmer and followed that calling in his native state until October, 1872, when he entered the First National Bank of Shakopee, Minnesota, as a general helper, working without wages until February, 1874. when he went to Sauk Center in the employ of Andrew J. Smith, banker, and remained with hint at that place until 1879, acting as clerk and bookkeeper. He went to Grand Forks in June, 1879, going by stage by Fisher's Landing. and was the only passenger. He remained several days and traveled from the village through the surrounding country, the fertility of the soil and the possibilities of the country being forcibly impressed on his mind. He returned to Sauk Center for a short time and later located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, August 29, 1879. and in company with J. Walker Smith opened a small bank under the name of the Bank of Grand Forks. This was the first bank on the lower Red river valley and the place they occupied was a assail building situated on Third street, between Kittson and Bruce avenues, and was purchased by them front J. G. Hamilton for about four hundred dollars and was 18x26 feet. In the fall they erected a small addition in the rear, but were unable to obtain sufficient lumber that year to complete the building, which was only shiplapper. That building now stands in the rear of the Reeler & Stewart block and is used by that firm as a smoke house. The first deposit made in the Bank of Grand Forks was made by Thomas Collins and was for forty-six dollars and eighty-four cents, and the first draft issued was to W. G. Woodruff for seventy-five dollars. The first loan was made to Elias Rice and was for seventy-five dollars. On October 31, 1881, the day the Bank of Grand Forks. was superseded by the now First National Bank, the deposits amounted to $234,233.71. To give an idea of the volume of business done in early days, the total aggregate of business done by the Bank of Grand Forks from August 20, 1879, to an0 in-eluding October 31, 1881, amounted to the enormous suns of $14,203,096.94. The Bank of Grand Forks ceased to exist on October 31, 1881, and the First National Bank cause into existence, with the following officers: J. S. Eshelman, president ; J. Walker Smith, vice-president, and Seymour S. Titus, cashier. In the summer of 1881 Titus Smith erected the brick block now occupied by the Union National Bank, which was the first brick block in the valley north of Fargo and was occupied by the First National Bank for some years. This bank is one of the oldest and also one of the soundest financial institutions of that region, and Mr. Titus has ably discharged the duties of cashier since its organization.

Mr. Titus was married, April 5, 1880, to Hiss Annie L. Stabler, a native of Maine. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Titus, one of whom is now living, viz., Marion E.
HON. ERIK STAFNE, the efficient postmaster of Galchutt, Richland County, North Dakota, and one of the leading merchants of that village, has been a resident of North Dakota since the early days of its settlement. For many years he engaged in farming in Abercrombie Township and is now the owtler of extensive farm lands in that vicinity,

Mr. Stafne was born in Norway, September 30, 1848. He was reared on a farm in his native place and educated in that land. He resided with his parents until coining to America in the spring of 1871, when he located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and soon afterward engaged in the hotel business, in which he continued until he went to Dakota in the fall of 1877. He located one hundred and sixty acres of land in 1874 on Wild Rice river, in Abercrombie Township, and settled on the land in 1877, continuing his residence there until 1895. During that time aside from his farming he engaged in the mercantile business in Abercrombie about four 3-ears, and in the fall of 1896 engaged in the mercantile business in Galchutt. He carries a general stock of merchandise and enjoys Isis share of the patronage. He owns five hundred and sixty-five acres of land and is one of the substantial men of Richland County.

Our subject was married, in Abercrombie Township, March 22, 1882, to Miss Christina Hagen, a native of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Stafne are the parents of eight children, as follows: Albert, John, Theodore, Gilbert, Edward, Gunhild, Esther and Anna. Mr. Stafne was appointed postmaster of Galchutt in the summer of 1896, which office he still holds. He was elected to the legislature of North Dakota in the fall of 1895 and served one term. He has held the office of supervisor of Abercrombie Township and seas county commissioner four years. He takes an active interest in public affairs and every enterprise which tends to the advancement of his community is ably supported by hint. Politically-he is a Republican.
OSCAR G. BARNES, secretary and general manager of the Fargo Gas & Electric Company and es-sheriff of Cass County, is one of the leading and prosperous business men of the city. He is a man of strong force of character, purposeful and energetic, and carried forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes.

Mr. Barnes was born in Grafton County, New Hampshire, April 18, 1855, and is a son of Hiram and Esther B. (Gillette) Barnes, who were natives of Vermont, but spent the greater part of their lives in New Hampshire, where the father's death ococcurred. By occupation the father was a merchant and farmer. Our subject is one of a family of eight children, five sons and three daughters, and is the only one of the number living in North Dakota. His education was acquired in his native state, where he attended high school.

On leaving home Mr. Barnes went to Boston, Massachusetts, where he engaged in the hotel business for five years, and the following five years he spent in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1882 he cause to Fargo, North Dakota, and entered the employ of J. B. Weaver & Company, With whom be was interested in the real estate business for nearly two years. Later he was connected with the Fargo foundry as superintendent for sonic years, and on leaving that concern started in business on his own account, carrying on the sane until 1886, when appointed deputy sheriff under J. D. Benton. After serving in that capacity for six years he was elected sheriff in 1892 and most creditably filled that office for two terms of two years each. He was then elected to the county board of commissioners and is now chairman of the same. In the discharge of Isis official duties he has always been found prompt and faithful, winning the commendation of the general public and the high regard of all law abiding citizens. He is now vice-president of the Merchants National Bank of Fargo, a rnernter of its board of directors and also owns stock in other leading business enterprises.

Its 1890 Mr. Barnes was married, in Wisconsin, to Miss Anna Cassaday, a native of that state, and to them have been born two children, Carroll 0. and Esther E., both living,. Socially Mr. Barnes is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Loyal Knights. Politically he has always affiliated with the Republican party, has served on the county central committee and been chairman of the city central committee. He is quite prominent and influential in business circles and is highly respected and esteemed by all who know him.


JOHN SATTERLUND. No foreign element has become a more important part of our American citizenship than that furnished by Sweden. The emigrants front that land have brought with them to the new world the stability, enterprise and perseverance characteristic of their 'people and have fused these qualities with the progressiveness and indomitable spirit of the \Vest. A prominent representative of this class is I\ Ir. Saterlund, the present receiver of the United States land office at Bismarck.

Ile was born in Carlstad, Sweden, allay 3, 185r, and in 1869 came to America with his parents, Errick and Mary Saterlund, who located in Traverse County, Minnesota, where the mother is still living, but the father is now deceased. After some time spent in that state our subject came to

Bismarck, North Dakota, in 1872, and remained here for some time. Subsequently he spent about four years in Port Arthur, Canada, and then, in 1878, returned to Burleigh County, North Dakota, where he purchased two thousand acres of land north of Bismarck, on which he engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1882 he removed to Washburn, which was laid out and platted by Mr. Satterlund. McLean County was not organized until November, 1883, and Washburn was made the county scat. Upon the organization Sir. Satterlund was chosen the first sheriff of the county and re-elected to that office in 1884. in 1890 he was elected to represent his district in the state legislature and reelected two years later. He was the moving spirit in having the county enlarged in 1891, and is now president of the \Vashburn Real Estate Company.

In Duluth,:Minnesota, \ Ir. Satterlund was married, in 1877, to Miss Charlotte Peterson, of Clay County, Iowa, and they now have a family of four children, one son and three daughters: Hilda, Lulu, Florence and Floyd. In business affairs \ Ir. Satterlund has met with marked success and has large landed interests in this state. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity and is a prominent representative of the Republican party, having served to all the county and state conventions since coming to North Dakota. Besides the offices already mentioned Ile filled that of county commissioner of Burleigh County in 1882 and was deputy United States marshal for four years from 1883. In 1898 he was made receiver of the United States land office at Bismarck and is now most creditably and acceptably filling that position. His public and private life are alike above reproach and he stands high in public esteem.

GEORGE H. SANBORN. This gentleman has for over a quarter of a century been engaged in farming in Barnes Township, Cass County, and has gained an enviable reputation as a citizen and incidentally laid aside a competenceto tide hint through Isis declining years. He has an estate covering eighty acres of land and makes his home in section 24.

Our subject was born in Rochester, New York, September 18, 1831, and was the third in a family of ten children born to William and Perrnelia (Black) Sanborn, both of whom were natives of Kew York. When our subject was a child his parents removed to Erie, Pennsylvania, and settled on a farm, where he was reared to th age of seventeen years and then went with his father's family to Meadville, Pennsylvania. to which city they removed on account of the educational advantages. Our subject attended the Allegheny College in that city for two years, and then went to Erie, Pennsylvania, and was employed as clerk in a general merchandise establishment one year and later clerked in his father's store at Wattsburg two years and then went to what is now Winona, then Wabasha, and was engaged in the mercantile and real estate business. He continued his residence there from the spring of 1833 to the fall of 186o, when he removed to Texas, but after a few months removed to Ontario, Canada, and was engaged in the oil business about fifty miles from London. After two years he located in Chatham, Ontario, and engaged in the lumber business from the spring of. 1863 to August, 1871, when lee located in Dakota, about twenty miles north of Fargo. The following June he settled on his present farm in section twenty-four, of Barites Township, Cass County, and has engaged in fanning continuously since, and for two years also conducted a livery business in Fargo. Ile is now the owner of eighty acres of land, one mile front the city limits, and has added such improvements as are found on the model farm.

Our subject was married, in Chatham, Ontario, February 19, t868, to bliss Sarah A. McKellar, who was born in Kent County, Ontario; March 13, 1843. Mrs. Sanborn was the fifth in a family of ten children born to Archibald and Lucy (McNabb) McKellar, both of whom were natives of Scotland. Df r. and Mrs. Sanborn are the parents of one daughter, named Pennelia Anna, now Mrs. E. D. Naylor. The family are attendants of the First Presbyterian church of Fargo, of which denomination Mrs. Sanborn is an active member. Mr. Sanborn is a wide-awake and well-to-do farmer and attends strictly to his work and is highly esteemed thronghout lets locality.
ALMON L. LOOMIS, a leading representative of the business interests of Fargo, North Dakota, is the junior member of the firm of March & Loomis, a well-known liveryman of that place. Of excellent business ability and broad resources, he has attained a prominent place among its substantial citizens and is a recognized leader in public affairs. He has -won success by his well-directed, energetic efforts, and the property that has come to him is certainly well merited.

Mr. Loomis was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, January 3, t854, a son of Almon and Amelia (Morgan) Loomis, who spent their entire lives in that state, the father dying when our subject was only two years old, the mother five years later. In his native state the son passed his boyhood and youth, attending the Grand River Institute of Atistinlmrg and the Orwell Normal Institute of Ashtabula County. In t874 he went to Chicago, Illinois, and filled the position of traveling salesman for five years. He came to Fargo, North Dakota, in 1879, and for three years was employed as clerk in the postoffice at this place. Subsequently he spent a short time in Montana, but in the fall of the same year returned to Fargo, where he was employed as bookkeeper and was in the real estate business for some time. In the spring of 5887 lee embarked in the livery business, which he has since most successfully conducted and now as a member of the firm of Starch & Loomis is doing a large and profitable business.

Socially Mr. Loomis is a prominent member of the Masonic order and politically is an ardent Republican, taking an active interest in political affairs. In 1890 he was elected to the state legislature from Cass County for a period of two years, and in 1891 was appointed deputy United States marshal, in which capacity he served for eight years. He was appointed postmaster of Fargo in Slay, 1898, and is now filling that office in a most efficient and satisfactory manner.
PETER ROBERTS occupies a prominent place as a well-to-do and progressive member of the farming community of Foster comity, and lee has a tine farm in township 147, range 67. He is now retired from active labors and has accumulated a competence to tide him through his declining years.

Our subject was born in Wales, in 1844, and was a son of David and Mary Roberts, both of whom were natives of Wales. His father was one of the early settlers of Wisconsin, and took government land there. He spent the last of his career in his native land, and the mother of our subject died in Wisconsin at the age of eighty-three years. Mrs. Roberts' maiden name was Hughs. The Hughs family was quite a prominent family of England and were professional men, bankers, etc.


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