St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-11
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which in later years multiplied in value and
made its owner one of the many wealthy
residents of this locality. The senior Mr..
Merriam was also engaged in many of tn e
money making schemes that marked the
pioneer days of the great Northwest and
distinguished the early participants by max
ing them independently well OFF. The latest
important move of Col. Merriam, was
the opening i'm 1883 of the first suburban
station, between the Cwo cities which in his
honor was named Merriam Park.
Merriam Park occupies point exactly
midway between St. Paul and Minneapolis.
being the Baker farm as originally known
when the property of Judge A. j. A.
Baker. In starting this suburban city its
originator made it incumbent on all pur-
chasers of property within its limits to con-
struct residence of some character within
a specified time. In this way he prevented
the holding of lots for speculative purposes
and succeeded in building up considerable
town within a very short time. Another
popularity of this midway station. which
by the way was the first step looking to-
wards the improvement of the property
between the two cities and its conversion
into suburban towns. was the legislation,
applicable to Merriam Park, which passed
the legislature of 1885. and prohibited the
licensing of saloons within district of four
miles with Merriam Park as a center. In
this locality alone in the state of Minnesota
does prohibition exist and there alone can a
man be prosecuted for selling intoxicating
liquors.
IN ST. PAUL
young Merriam spent his boyhood days and
attended the local schools until his educa-
ton was sufficiently advanced, when he
matrlculated at Racine college, Racine.
Wis, in 1855. Four years later, after pass
ing through the required studies, he was
graduated at the age of 81. Directly after
graduation he returned to ST. Paul and en-
tered into business in which he has
achieved many and brilliant successes. He
began his financial career by occupying a
clerkship in the First National bank. This
position he retained but short time, as his
proficiency and the influence back Of him
soon promoted him to assistant cashier
Later he became cashier of the Merchants
National bank. with which Institution he
is still connected. Gradually he assembled
the ladder, being elected vice president of
of the bank in 1882 and president the fol-
lowing year. The latter position he still
retains.
His business talents have not been con-
fined to the financial concerns OF the bank,
as few of the extensive deals that have
been made hereabOuts within the past few
years have gone on to successful conclu-
sion without having his money or his care
and attention mixed up in the same. He
is interested in various enterprises. railway
and Others, which are in some way or an
other connected with the growth and pros
perity of st. Paul and its tributary terri
tory.
HIS SUCCESSES
have made him a prominent factor in the
financial and business circle of the North
west. Notwithstanding his comparative
youth he is regarded as one Of the clearest
headed and most careful financiers in st.
Paul and his business judgment is rated
among the best
He is equally prominent in social circles.
be is most frequent attendant at social
entertainments of every character and does
more than his share in the work of con-
tributing to the success of the different So
cial affairs. AS hospitable host he per-
haps appears to his best advantage, "A part
in which he is most generously assisted by
his wife, the niece of the late Gen. Han
cock. He is possessed of q most beautiful
ONE on University avenue that, from its
elevated position, commands line and
comprehensive view of the city. 1t is
fitted up in most cosy style. and Is favor
lite resort for the members OF the social
world.
Though
NOT A SEEKER
after Office he has twice been calle d upon as
the representative of his party, to serve il
I'm an official capacity. His first public