St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-29
copyrighted.
PEN PICTURES OF ST. PAUL
Another Pioneer Journalist, Louis E.
Fisher-His Career-Spoken of
for Governor.
7. NJ. Metcalf-The Offices He Has Held
Martin B. Bruggemann-Henry
HabighOrst.
Other Settlers OF 1854. Including j. G..
Freeman, p. Churchill, Alfred Dufresne
and Patrick COnley.
BIZ T. NJ. NEwsoN.
Article LPII.

Mr. Fisher was born in Massachusetts IN
1921; was well educated; learned the print
ing business in Boston; came to st. Paul IN
1854; was engaged as compositor in the Old
Pioneer office at the time the first daily was
issued; was also compositor on the Real
Estate Advertiser, published by Charles
H. Parker and edited by j. A.
Wheelock; subsequently became con-
nected with the Pioneer as a news editor, and
at one time had the editorial department OF
that paper under his control; then became
collector of news for the same, in which po-
siton he had no superior, but for several
years past has been off the staff OF the Pho
neer and is now the editor Of the patent in =
side journals published by the Northwestern
Newspaper union. Mr.. Fisher lays no especial
claims to the position OF writer, and yet in
his short, pithy articles he shows incisive
points and good deal Of wit. coupled with
sarcasm; indeed, sarcasm is his forte
At one time he was very faVorably
spoken of as Democratic candidate for gov
ernor Hall, of the GLOBE, brought him out
for this position and he had considerable
backing, but Donnelly, with his little political
ak killed the chicken in the convention be-
fore it was Matched.
Personal.
Mr. Fisher is fair-sized and robust look
ing mau, moderate in his movements, full
Of good humor, dignifed in his bearing,
cautious in his nature, afraid to venture,
studious and correct in his habits, quiet and
industrious in his every day life, and gener-
ally voted "a good fellow"
T. NJ. METCALF.
Mr. Metcalf was born in the, state Of New
York in 1927; his father was an eminent
physician and young Metcalf was schooled
in GeneseO. Livingston county. when he en-
tered into mercantile pursuits at Hammonds-
port, " Y, until 1850, and then moved to
Michigan and was assistant pavmaster on
the Michigan Southern railroad for two years;
came to st. Paul in 1854; kept a grocery
store on Third street; was Employed as assist
ant paymaster under Maj. Leslie; was
comptroller of the city from 1856 to 1858;
was elected auditor of Ramsey county in
1860, for two years; was, for some time dur
ing the war, chief clerk in the provost mar
shars office; after the war in 1866, became
engaged in real estate; in 1873 was elected
to the legislature; further along carried on
the seed business as successor TO HOLSTER q
Castle, and of late has been enjoying farm
ing in connection with his business.
PERSONAL.
Mr. Metcalf might be called a somewhat
pussy man, as he must turn the scales at
considerably above 200, and yet he is active
and apparently in the full bloom Of health.
He used to be good deal OF politician, but
after having LEARNED the ropes" thoroughly,
he has dropped out to give ''the young men
chance" He has been good citizen, but
like many others is now dropping into the
lyS NJ ha SAT- ipd wi ha
his part toward the growth of great city.
- MARTIN B. BRUGGBMANN
was porn in ST. Paul in 1854; his
parents moved to Henderson in 1856, and
after a short period of housekeeping they
returned to st. Paul, when young Brugge-
mann commenced his mercantile career in
the house OF Lindeke & Co. He was at one
time connected with his brother in the com
mission business at seten corners, but sold
out his interest in 1881 and purchased an
interest in the dry goods house of B. F.
Zahm, where, we think, he now is. He lis
gentleman Of fine business character and
worthy son of worthy parents.
c. c. BERKMAN.
Mr. B was born in Ohio in 1881 received
common school education; removed to
Vernon. Ind, and then married at the
age of 20, in the year 1851, a Miss NJ. A.
Sperry; came to ST. Paul in 1854 and COM
menced the practice of his profession, that
of veterinary surgeon; purchased two lots at
st. Anthony and erected dwelling thereon;
his neighbors at this time, Independent of
the Indians, numbered five, where there
is now city of over 100, 900
people; in the latter part of 1854
Mr.. Berkman was called to Fort Smelling to
treat horses belonging to the battery of Gen.
OF
ncnt and went South; returned in 1862 and
became veterinary post surgeon at the fort;
received his discharge March, 1864: returned
To St Paul, aud has remained here ever
since. Mr.. .. has made his profession a
speciality, and is probably as well posted on
the diseases OF horses as any man living.
p. CHURCHILL.
native Of Ireland and born in 1874. Mr..
Churchill arrived in this country in 1S49;
resided in Ohio until 1854, when he came TO
this city; joined the volunteer fire depart
mcnt in 1865; was mem Der until they dis
banded In 1877, and then became a regular
fireman of steamer No. s. He was euthusi-
astc in his profession aud served the
cause he espoused ably aud well
He is small man. very quick In his move
ments and very industrious-a hard-work-
ing, worthy citizen.
PATRICK CoNLEY.
Mr.. Conley is native OF Illinois, born in
that state in 1851; came to st. Paul in 1854
removed to Dakota county where he received
practical education. and then struck out TO
see the world. and after Sowing his wild
oats he returned to ST. Paul and opened q
variety theater, which he has run quite sue
cessfully fer several years, and which ia now
merged iuto.what is known as the Olympic,
on Seventh street.
Mr.. Coniry Is q bright, active, pushing
Young man, having special aptitude for
running 4 variety theater, aud be is the only
one who has succeeded in the business in
this city. He is good business man and
good manager.
NJ. GORDON CRAIG.
Mr.. Craig was boiu in Ontario Canada,
In 1851; his parents brought him TO st. Paul
when only years old, aud he was educated
in our public schools. The elder Craig IA
quite extensively known as most success
fui house mover, aud his son learned the
trade Of joiner aud builder with John sum
mers, until the spring of 1878.
when he, in company with Mathew
Taylor, succeeded Mr. Summers, aud they
have ever since carried on large trade OF
contracting aud building, employing 4 good
deal Of capital and good many men. Mr..
Craig is quiet sort OF man, but Is pusher
in business, and is = good illustration of
what can be achieved by strAight-forw
manly effort.
ALFRED DUFRESSE.
Black hair, black whiskers. black ewes.
with dark complexion, aud with quick.
nervous movement are characteristics which
mark The next best man in Pat Kelly's large
grocery establishment on Third street Mr..
DutreSne is striking character, aud a very