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Biography of Arthur Augustus McCartan of Barnesville Minnesota

Clay County, Roseau County /

Arthur Augustus McCartan, a prominent real estate dealer and landowner in Barnesville, Minnesota, has made a significant mark in the industry. Born in 1868 in Dubuque County, Iowa, to Irish immigrants Bernard and Mary McCartan, Arthur grew up on his father’s farm, receiving a solid education in Fonda, Iowa. In 1900, he relocated to Barnesville and ventured into the real estate business, eventually acquiring substantial land holdings across Wilkin, Norman, and Clay counties. With his efficient business methods and expertise in managing lands for non-resident owners, McCartan has become highly regarded as one of the most capable real estate professionals in the region.

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Biography of Andrew O. Houglum of Moorehead Minnesota

Becker County, Clay County /

Andrew O. Houglum, a diligent and popular young businessman, serves as the county auditor of Clay County, Minnesota. With exceptional business qualifications and a strong ambition for success, he has demonstrated honorable and principled practices throughout his career, earning the satisfaction and respect of the community.

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Biography of Andrew Johnson of Hawley Minnesota

Clay County /

Andrew Johnson, a diligent and ethical businessman, has risen to prominence in Hawley, Minnesota. Originally from Norway, Johnson immigrated to the United States in 1877 and settled in Ettrick, Wisconsin. After working as a carpenter and wagon maker, he moved to Hawley in 1879 and established his own carpenter’s shop. Through hard work and prosperity, Johnson formed a successful partnership with Peter Larson, operating a planing mill and lumber business. Expanding his ventures further, he purchased a store and transformed it into a comprehensive and modern department store. Johnson’s son, Elbert, manages the store, while Andrew himself engages in community affairs and various business endeavors. With his notable achievements and involvement in the community, Johnson is highly regarded in Hawley.

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Biography of Andrew H. Wije of Moorehead Minnesota

Clay County /

Andrew H. Wije, a successful real estate dealer in Moorhead, Minnesota, was born in Norway and immigrated to the United States in 1879. After establishing himself in Moorhead, he ventured into the merchandise business before serving as register of deeds and abstractor of Clay County. Following his four consecutive terms in office, he transitioned to the real estate business, where he has thrived. Despite personal tragedy, including the loss of his wife in 1895, Wije remains actively involved in politics and various social organizations.

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Biography of Axel W. Peterson of Hawley Minnesota

Becker County, Clay County /

Axel W. Peterson, a prominent businessman in Hawley, Minnesota, has built a successful career through hard work and determination. Born in Sweden in 1870, he immigrated to the United States with his family at a young age and settled in Minnesota. After completing his education, Peterson worked various jobs before eventually opening his own store in Hawley. Known for his savvy buying skills and effective advertising, he has managed to attract a significant amount of trade to his business. While his commitment to work has limited his social engagements, Peterson is an active member of local organizations and a respected figure in the community. He is happily married to Lena, and they have four children together.

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Biography of Ole Evans of Ulen Township, Minnesota

Becker County, Clay County /

Ole Evans, a well known resident of Ulen township, now deceased, was the son of Arne (also deceased) and Julia (Ulen) Evans, who settled in Ulen township with their family in the year 1881. Ole was born in the town of Cuba, in Becker county, Minnesota, on November 12, 1871, and died in October, 1903. He married Miss Gusta Hanson on August 9, 1898, and they had one son, Raymond. Mr. Evans was educated first in the country schools, and later attended school in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the college at Moorhead, and lastly the seminary at Red Wing, Minnesota.

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Biography of Arne Evans of Ulen Township, Minnesota

Becker County, Clay County, Houston County /

Arne Evans, deceased, of Ulen township, father of Mr. Ole Evans, also deceased, was born in Norway, in 1847, and came to this country with his parents in 1861, when he was fifteen years of age. They first settled in Winneshiek county, Iowa, where they lived for a time, and then moved to Houston county, Minnesota, and followed the occupation of farming. Here their son Arne obtained some additional education, and in 1868 married Miss Julia Ulen, daughter of Ole Ulen, the well known founder of the village which was named after him. The following spring Mr. and Mrs. Arne

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Biography of Peter M. Duklet of Goose Prairie township, Minnesota

Clay County, Houston County /

Peter M. Duklet is among the pioneers of Clay county who has played no little part in making Goose Prairie township the progressive and up-to-date section of the country that it is. He was born in Norway in 1851, and in 1860 he came to America and settled in Houston county, Minnesota, where the first ten years of American life was spent in a dug-out, and in this same sod house four of his children were born. He then decided to try northern Minnesota, and with a number of other farmers, took up a claim in Clay county of a

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Biography of William H. Diemert of Moorhead, Minnesota

Clay County, Norman County /

William H. Diemert, wholesale liquor dealer, of Moorhead, Minnesota, ranks among the leading business men of the city. He is a native of Canada, and was born there on June 15, 1873, the son of Andrew and Rosalia Diemert, who emigrated from Germany to America many years ago, and settled first in Canada, where they lived for several years, and in 1878 they moved to Georgetown, Clay county, Minnesota, where Mr. Diemert was for a time engaged with the Hudson Bay Company, and subsequently took up a tract of government land and commenced the life of a farmer near the

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Biography of W. H. Davy of Moorhead, Minnesota

Clay County /

W. H. Davy, a prominent capitalist and mayor of Moorhead, Minnesota, was born and educated in Bath, Ontario, Canada. After a brief stint in the grocery business in Chicago, he moved to Duluth, Minnesota, in 1869 and then settled in Moorhead in 1873. Initially employed as a bookkeeper, Davy later co-founded Linwood & Davy, a grocery business. He transitioned to the grain and real estate sectors in 1889, focusing solely on real estate by 1898. Davy held several civic roles, including chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and vice-president of the First National Bank of Moorhead. He also invested in telephone companies and lumbering interests. An Episcopalian, Davy is known for his community contributions.

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