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Patron's Reference Directory D-E-F-G

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Dahl, Oscar. Farmer & Poultry Raiser. He lives in section 2 of Lost Grove Township with a Post Office in Harcourt. Mr. Dahl is married to Helen Smith and served as President of the School Board for two terms.

Daniles, H. A. He is a Farmer living in section 20 of Washington Township with a Post Office in Duncombe. Mr. Donnelly's was born in Webster County in 1879 and is married to Nellie Crouse, and they have one child.

Darcy, Reverend Matthew. Clare. 1886.

Davis, A. J. He is a Farmer living in section 34 of Yell Township with a Post Office of Dayton.

Davis, J. T. He is a Farmer living in section 34 of Yell Township with a Post Office in Dayton. Mr. Davis was born in Indiana in 1855 and settled in Webster County in 1887. He is married to Amanda Brooks, and they have 9 children.

Davis S. A. He is a Farmer living in Section 8 of Deer Creek Township with a Post Office in Clare. Mr. Davis was born in Webster County in 1886 and is married to Mary Johnson.

Dayton Review. The, Newspaper. Emery A. Rolfe, editor. Dayton.

Dean, S. M. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and lives in section 23 in Douglas Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge.

Denklau, Jacob. He is a Farmer living in Section 3 of Colfax Township with a Post Office in Industry. Mr. Denklau was born in Germany in 1863 and settled in Webster County in 1887. He is married to Elizabeth Kehn and they have 5 children. He has held office of School Director for two years.

Denklau, Matthew. He is a Farmer living in Section 3 of Colfax Township with a Post Office in Industry. Mr. Denklau was born in Germany in 1854 and settled in Webster County in 1887. He is married to Dora Mahnke and they have 5 children.

Devereaux, Pete. Dentist. Fort Dodge.

Dingman, George F. He is a Farmer living in section 24 of Webster Township with a Post Office in Homer. Mr. Dingman was born in 1869 and settled in Webster County in 1883. He is married to the Louie Crane.

Dobmeier, Mrs. John. She is a Farmer living in section 15 of Elkhorn Township with a Post Office of Fort Dodge. 1884.

Donahue, J. P. He is a Farmer living in section 14 of Jackson township with a Post Office of Clare. Mr. Donahue was born in Iowa in 1877 and settled in Webster County in 1902. He is married to Mary Hood, and they have one child.

Donahue, Thomas, Cashier, State Bank of Clare. Clare. Mr. Donohue was born in Pennsylvania in 1847 and settled in Webster County in 1856. He has served as Township Clerk, Township Trustee, Assessor, and Town Clerk.

Doshack, Thomas J., Sr. He is a Farmer living section 30 of Otho Township with a Post Office of Otho. Mr. Doshack was born in Bohemia in 1841 and settled in Webster County in 1871. He is married to Anna Blaha.

Doshack, Thomas J., Jr. He is a Farmer living section 30 of Otho Township with a Post Office of Otho. Mr. Doshack is a native of Iowa.

Dowd, William, W. He is a Farmer living in section 21 of Dayton Township with a Post Office of Dayton. Mr. Dowd was born in Webster County in 1872 and served as School Director for four years.

Dowd and Scully, Dealers in Groceries, Fort Dodge.

Downing, John. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and Breeder of Thoroughbred Poland China Hogs. He lives in section 22 of Deer Creek Township with a Post Office in Humboldt. Mr. Downing was born in Illinois in 1858 and settled in Webster County in 1867.

Duggar, T. T. Breeder of fancy Horses in Lehigh. Mr. Tucker was born in Iowa in 1859 and settled in Webster County in 1864. He is married to Mary Dixon and they have two children. Mr. Duggar held the office of Township Trustee for two years.

Duecker, Carl. Is a Farmer living in Section 5 of Cooper Township with a Post Office of Fort Dodge.

Duker, William. He is a Farmer living in Section 5 of Cooper Township with a Post Office of Fort Dodge. 1886.

Duncombe, William. Mining and Assessor of Otho Township, Kalo. 1876.

Dunn, John, He is a Farmer living in section 31 of Jackson Township with a Post Office in Clare. Mr. Dunn was born in Ireland and settled in Webster County in 1884. Mr. Dunn held office of Assessor for 6 years and is Township Trustee at present.

Dune, J. T. He is a Farmer living in section 31 of Jackson Township with a Post Office of Clare. Mr. Dunn was born in Illinois and settled in Webster County in 1884. He is married to Emma Flynn and they have 5 children.

Dunn Brothers. They are Farmers living in section 31 of Jackson Township with a Post Office in Clare. 1884

Duncombe, C. F. He is the mayor of Fort Dodge and publisher of The Chronicle, Fort Dodge.

Duncombe, W. E. He is the Proprietor of the Duncombe Hotel in Fort Dodge.

Duncombe, Bank of, General Banking. J. Latta is President, P. T. Flynn as Cashier, Duncombe.

Duncombe Cement Tile Company. Manufacturers of Cement Tiling. John Mallinger is President. Duncombe.

Duncombe, Grain and Stock Company. Dealers in Grain and livestock. John Mallinger is President. Duncombe.

Dunning, E. M. Livery Stable, Fort Dodge.

Dutcher, W. R. He is a Farmer living in section 22 of Yell Township with a Post Office in Dayton. Mr. Dutcher was born in Iowa in 1869 and came to Webster County in 1870. He is married to Minnie Bangston.

Dykes, L. He is a retired Farmer living in section 24 of Fulton Township with a Post Office in Moorland. Mr. Dykes was born in New York and 1843 and settled in Webster County in 1869.

Eastman, J. H. Banker, Barnum. 1898

Evanson, A. C. He is a Farmer living in section 16 of Clay Township with a Post Office in Callender. Mr. Evanson was born in Wisconsin in 1877 and settled in Webster County in 1878. He is married to Kila Spirek, and they have one child.

Edwards H. R. He is a Farmer living in section 7 of Clay Township with a Post Office in Callender Mr. Edwards was born in Webster County in 1873 and is married to Annie Johnson. They have 4 children.

Engholm, H. A. He is a Dairy Farmer living in section 32 of Cooper Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. 1884.

Engman, O. H. He is a Farmer living in section 26 of Hardin Township with a Post Office in Stratford. Mr. Engman was born in Sweden in 1873 and settled in Webster County in 1883. He is married to Anna Swanson, and they have four children. Mr. Engman has served as School Director for three years.

Ericson, G. G. He is a Farmer living in section 22 of Dayton Township with a Post Office in Dayton. Mr. Ericson was born in Webster County in 1860 and is married to Tillie Heleen. They have five children. Mr. Erickson has served as President of the School Board for six years.

Erickson, P. O. He is a Farmer living in section 21 of Badger Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. Mr. Erickson was born in Illinois in 1875 and settled in Webster County in 1890.

Erickson, T. He is a Farmer living in section 10 of Newark Township with a Post Office in Vincent. Mr. Erickson was born in Norway in 1853 and settled in Webster County in 1905.

Erickson, Ole. He is a Farmer living in section 33 of the Badger Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. Mr. Erickson was born in Norway in 1843 and settled in Webster County in 1889. He is married to Mary Peterson, and they have 9 children.

Evans, F. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and lives in section 22 of Elkhorn Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge.

Evanson, George S. Dealer in hardware and Farm Machinery, Callender. Mr. Evanson is a native of Wisconsin and was born in 1865 and settled in Webster County in 1878. He is married to Ida Edwards, and they have one child. Mr. Evanson served as Mayor of Callender and as Councilman for three terms.

Evanson, John. He is a Farmer living in Section 3 of Badger Township with a Post Office in Badger. Mr. Evanson was born in Webster County in 1886

Fallon, James J. He is a Farmer living in Section 3 of Douglas Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. 1881.

Fallon, Julius. He is a Farmer living in section 9 of Douglas Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. 1870.

Fallon T.J. He is a Farmer living in Section 3 of Douglas Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. Mr. Fallon was born in New York in 1862 and settled in Webster County 1867. He has served as Road Supervisor for two years.

Fallon, W. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Breeder of Thoroughbred Horses and Poultry. He lives in Section 3 of Douglas Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. 1866.

Farmer's Elevator Company, Dealers in Lumber, Grain, Farm Implements, and Livestock. C. G. Messerole is the Manager and lives in Gowrie.

Farmer's Elevator Company, Dealers in Grain, Livestock, Drainage Tile, Coal and Feed, Gustav Birch is President; C. J. Bjerke is Vice President; Frank I. Johnson is Secretary; John Skoglund is Treasurer, and Aaron Peterson is the Manager. Lanyon.

Farmer's Elevator Company, Dealers in Grain, Coal, Mill Feed, Tile, and Binding Twine, James Cormack, President; Frank Hayek, Secretary; F. G. Cochran, Treasurer, C. H. Hanson, Manager, Moorland.

Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa, The. J. H. Brown, President; B. Hathaway, First Vice-President; J. H. Hagen, Second Vice President; C. G. Messerole, Secretary; Peter Gorman, Treasurer, Gowrie.

Farmers State Bank, General Banking, E. M. Lundien, Cashier. Dayton.

Fernlund, Mrs. Mary. She is a Farmer living in section 13 of Elkhorn Township with a Post Office in Otho. 1895.

Fessel, F. C. Crescent Restaurant and Bakery, Fort Dodge.

Fessel, Cobb. County Recorder, Fort Dodge.

Fiala, J. H. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and a Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and lives in section 24 of Fulton Township with a Post Office in Moorland. Mr. Fiala was born in Bohemia in 1864 and settled in Webster County in 1873. He is married to Kattie Toshack, and they have seven children. Mr. Fiala was President of the Farmer's Elevator Company of Moorland for two years.

Fidrlick, James H. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and a Breeder of Jersey Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs, and lives in section 27 Fulton Township with a Post Office in Callender. Mr. Fidrlick like was born in Bohemia in 1863 and settled in Webster County in 1873. He is married to Anna Fibikar, and they have four children. Mr. Fidrlick served as School Director for 8 years.

Findlay, J. L. He is a Farmer living in section 29 Otho Township with a Post Office in Otho. 1877.

First National Bank, General Banking. C. D. Waterbury, Cashier, Dayton.

First National Bank, General Banking, E. H. Rich, Cashier, Fort Dodge.

First National Bank, General Banking, J. C. Cheney, President, G. W. Marsh, Vice President; W. F. Cox, Cashier; Mrs. W. F. Cox, Assistant Cashier, Lehigh.

First National Bank of Gowrie, General Banking. Nels A. Lindquist President; A. R. Daughenbaugh, Vice President; F. W. Lindquist, Cashier, A. E. Lindquist, Assistant Cashier, Gowrie.

Fishel, G. Farmer and Stock Raiser. He is a Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and Jersey Hogs, and lives in section 21 of Clay Township with a Post Office in Callender. Mr. Fishel was born in Pennsylvania In 1855 and settled it Webster County in 1898. He is married to Mary Phillips, and they had 11 children. Mr. Fishel served as member of the School Board for two years.

Fritz, H. E. Manager, Callender Grain Company, Callender. Mr. Fitz is a native of Iowa and was born in 1872 and settled in Webster County in 1899. He is married to Fannie Belle Brunson.

Fitz, H. J. Banking and Loans Callender. Mr. Fitz was born in Iowa in 1870 and settled in Webster County in 1900. He is married to Laura Reynolds and they have two children. Mr. Fitz served as member of the School Board and his town Treasurer for seven years.

Fitzgerald, T. P. He is a Farmer living in Section 1 of Jackson Township with a Post Office in Clare. Mr. Fitzgerald was born in New York in 1852 and settled in Webster County in 1866. He is married to Bridget McCabe, and they have eight children. He has served as School Director for five years and as Township Treasurer for two years.

Flattery, H. P. He is a Farmer living in section 7 of Colfax Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. Mr. Flattery is a native of Webster County and was born in 1882.

Fletcher, J. A. Stationary Engineer. He lives in section 23 of Douglas Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. 1881.

Floren, O. S. (Floren and Axelson), Dealer in General Merchandise, Gowrie. Mr. Floren was born in Webster County in 1884.

Flowers G. W. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and lives in section 26 of Washington Township with a Post Office in Homer. Mr. Flowers was born in 1844 and settled in Webster County in 1878. He is married to Elizabeth Manwaring, and they have seven children.

Flynn, P. T. Cashier, Bank of Duncombe. Dealer in Real Estate, Loans, and Insurance, Duncombe. Mr. Flynn was born in Webster County in 1870 and is married to Agnes L. Latta, and they have four children.

Fogarty, J. T. He is a Farmer living in section 12 of Jackson Township with a Post Office in Clare. Mr. Fogarty was born in Iowa and 1839 and settled in Webster County in 1866. He is married to Mary Lennon, and they have eight children. He has served as School Director for four years.

Fogelman, J. M. He is a Farmer and Auctioneer and lives in section 10 of Roland Township with a Post Office in Callender. Mr. Fogelman was born in Illinois in 1857 and settled in Webster County in 1896. He is married to Elisa Hollingsworth, and they have four children. He has served as School Director for one year and is Director of The Farmers Elevator Company.

Fohlin, A. J. He is a Farmer who lives in section 35 of Hardin Township with a Post Office in Stratford. Mr. Foley was born in Sweden in 1859 and settled in Webster County is 1886. He is married to Hattie Anderson.

Fohlin, C. J. He is a retired Farmer who lives in section 35 of Hardin Township with a Post Office in Stratford. He is married to Carrie S. Anderson, and they have four children.

Folvag, B. J. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and lives in section 11 of Badger Township with a Post Office in Badger. Mr. Folvag is a native of Wisconsin and was born in 1867 and settled in Webster County in 1869. He is married to Camellia Knutson, and they have seven children. He has served as Township Assessor and was President of the Farmers Elevator Company.

Ford, E. E. (Ford & Spike) Dealer in General Merchandise, Agent, Illinois Central Railroad. Judd. Mr. Ford was born in New York and 1854 and settled in Webster County in 1869. He is married to Eitha B. Clark and they have two children. He has served as Postmaster of Duncombe for 10 years, as Township Trustee for six years, and as a member of the School Board for three years.

Forslund, Charles. He is a Farmer living in section 18 of Dayton Township with a Post Office in Harcourt. Mr. Forslund was born in Webster County in 1878 and is married to Jane Fry. They have two children.

Fort Dodge Brick & Tile Company. Manufacturers of Brick and Tile, Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge Culvert Company, Manufacturers, Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge Light & Power Company, Gas and Electric Lights, Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge National Bank, General Banking, J. T. Cheney, Cashier, Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge Savings Bank, General Banking, Charles D. Chase, Cashier, Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge Telephone Company. Telephone, J. M. Plaister, Manager, Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge Wagon and Carriage Works, W. A. Kirkpatrick, Proprietor, Fort Dodge.

Foster John Jr. Dealer in Grain, Otho. 1881

Fox Dr. C. I., B. S. Physician and Surgeon. Callender. Dr. Fox was born in Iowa in 1873 and settled in Webster County in 1903. He is married to Lyda Sharr, and they have 5 children. He has served as Mayor of Callender, School Director for three years, and Library Trustee for three years.

Francis, W. V. He is a Farmer, Fruit Grower, Stock Raiser, and Apiarist; Breeder of Poland China Hogs and Brown Leghorn Chickens. He lives in section 11 of Fulton Township with a Post Office in Moorland. Mr. Francis was born in Pennsylvania in 1853 and settled in Webster County in 1864. He is married to Addie Rowley, and they have 3 children. He has served as Township Treasurer for two years and as Councilman for two years. Mr. Francis' property is known as the "Evergreen Fruit Farm".

Frank, A. W. He is a Farmer living in section 28 of Jackson Township with a Post Office in Clare. Mr. Frank was born in Germany in 1849 and settled in Webster County in 1880. He is married to Caroline Shafner, and they have six children. He has served as School Director for eight years.

Freed, Charles J. He is a Farmer living in section 13 of Clay Township with a Post Office in Burnside. Mr. Freed was born in Sweden 1850 and settled in Webster County in 1868. He is married to Sophie Peterson, and they have 5 children. He has served as Township Trustee for six years and a School Treasurer for 10 years.

Frenzen, C. He is a Farmer living in section 35 of Colfax Township with a Post Office in Duncombe. Mr. Frenzen was born in Germany in 1837 and settled in Webster County in 1904. He is married to Matilda Stilling, and they have ten children.

Fry, William. He is a Farmer living in section 2 of Yell Township with a Post Office in Dayton. Mr. Fry was born in Ohio in 1843 and settled in Webster County in 1863. He is married to Elizabeth Holloway, and they have one child.

Fuller, Hal C. Editor, Lehigh Valley Argus and Manager Lehigh Telephone Company in Lehigh. Mr. Fuller was born in Illinois 1875 and settled in Webster County in 1899. He is married to Ann Hamilton.

Fuller, L. G. He is a Farmer living in section 32 of Otho township with a Post Office in Otho. 1872.

Fuller, S. C. Dealer in General Merchandise and a Fruit Grower living in Kalo. 1888.

Furlong and Brennan, Dealers in General Merchandise, Fort Dodge.

Gates and Smith, Dye Works and Laundry, Fort Dodge.

Gates, Frank, and Sons, Dealers in Dry Goods, Fort Dodge.

Gehrke, Reverend, E. He is a Minister living in Section 8 of Colfax Township with a Post Office in Industry. Mr. Gehrke was born in Germany in 1867 and settled in Webster County in 1908. He is married to Magdalena Singfiel and they have 5 children. He has served as "Vice Feldwebel" in the German army.

Gerken, Henry, Harness and Saddlery Manufacturer, Fort Dodge. Mr. Gerken started business at Scranton, Iowa, with just money enough to pay his first month's rent. He proved a thorough businessman and the business increased so rapidly that in 1905 he was compelled to move to Fort Dodge, where he occupies now 4230 square feet of floor space, having installed a modern plant for his business with all the up-to-date machinery available. His factory is located at 512 Central Avenue.

Gloe, John,. He is a Farmer living in section 7 of Colfax Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. Mr. Gloe was born Webster County in 1880 and is married to Nora Ricke.

Goodale, Linus. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and Breeder of Registered Aberdeen Angus Cattle. He lives in section 36 of Lost Grove Township with a Post Office in Dayton. Mr. Goodale was born in Illinois in 1858 and settled in Webster County in 1906. He is married to Annie Cleveland, and they have 3 children.

Goodrich, W. H. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and lives in section 10 of Webster Township with a Post Office in Lehigh. Mr. Goodrich settled and Webster County in 1860 and is married to Flora E. Daniels, and they have six children.

Gorman, A. F. He is a Farmer living in section 29 of Lost Grove Township with a Post Office in Gowrie. Mr. Gorman was born in Sweden in 1840 and settled in Webster County in 1888. He is married to Louisa Johnson, and they have seven children. He has served as member of the School Board for 10 years.

Gorman, John E. He is a Farmer living in section 26 of Gowrie Township with a Post Office in Gowrie. Mr. Gorman was born in Sweden in 1868 and settled in Webster County in 1990. He is married Ida Challgren, and they have 5 children. He has served as School Director for 17 years.

Goss, Silas G. He is a Farmer, Fruit Grower, and Apiarist. He lives in section 31 of Washington Township with a Post Office in Duncombe. 1853. Mr. Goss was half owner of the first gypsum mill powered by water power and is five miles downstream from Fort Dodge on the Des Moines River. The stucco had to be hauled to Fort Dodge by teams of oxen. Mr. Goss was born in 1843.

Graves, A. D. Manager, Hamilton Elevator, Burnside. Mr. Graves was born in Webster County in 1864 and is married to Jenny Graves, and has served as Township Trustee for five years and as Township Clerk for one term.

Grebner, Fred., He is a Farmer living in section 12 of Cooper Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. 1869.

Griffin, F. J. He is a Farmer and Stock Raiser and lives in section 17 of Deer Creek Township with a Post Office in Clare. Mr. Griffin was born in Massachusetts in 1854, and settled in Webster County in 1883. He is married to Mary Alice Meloy, and they have two children. He has served as School Director for 10 years and as Township Trustee for three years.

Gruber, Oscar C. He is a Farmer living in section 4 of Elkhorn Township with a Post Office in Fort Dodge. 1896.

Guggesberg, Fred. He is a retired Farmer living in Section 1 of Newark Township with a Post Office in Eagle Grove. Mr. Guggesberg was born in Switzerland in 1842 and settled in Webster County in 1863. He is married to Joanna Portz, and they have three children.

Guggesberg, F. H. He is a Farmer living in Section 1 of Newark Township with a Post Office in Eagle Grove. Mr. Guggesberg was born in Webster County in 1879.

Guggesberg, J. J. He is a Farmer with an address of Duncombe. Mr. Guggesberg was born in Webster County in 1884.

Gustaveson, A. & M. Meat Market and Dealers and Wines, Liquors, and Cigars. Callender.

Gustaveson, Peter. He is a retired Farmer living in Callender. Mr. Gustafson was born in Sweden in 1840 and settled in Webster County in 1893. He is married to Bertha Anderson and they have eight children.

Gustlin, John, He is a Farmer living in Section 8 of Clay Township with a Post Office in Callender. Mr. Gustlin was born in Illinois in 1859 and settled in Webster County in 1859 and settled in Webster County in 1869. He is married to Fanny H. Pratt, and they have 3 children. He has served as Township Trustee for nine years.

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