St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-06
NATL GERMAN-AMERICAN
The Directive Force of One of the
Largest Banks in the West,


The Directive Force of One of the
Largest Banks in the West.
The National German-American bank
is the outgrowth of the old banking
firm of Meyer & Willius. which existed
IN the fifties. 1t has one of the finest.
banking buildings in st. Paul, and
its business success has been great.
1t is an Institution worthy of the
upright and honorable men who
have founded and como Lcted it.
Joseph Jockey is the present president
of the bank. having been promoted to the
presidency from the position of cashier,
which he held for some years. Mr..
Jockey has not quite completed the
first decade of his life in st. Paul. He
learned the banking business in all its
details IN Washington, which city was
his home till eight years ago. Mr..
L0ckey is man OF commanding
presence, fine appearance and pleasant
manner. He has been connected with
the German-American bank since its
organization as national bank, and de-
votes his entire time to his business.
He belongs to no club, does not patron
iZe amuSements to any extent, and has
no interest in local politics He is
banker, heart and soul, and to his strict
attention TO the details OF his business
he owes his success.
William Lindeke has made his fortune
and his position by his own efforts in st.
Paul, and holds an enviable place
among the merchant princes OF the
West. He is the senior partner OF the
wholesale CRY goods firm of LindekeS,
Warner IL Schurmeier at Fourth and Sib-
ley streets. He was formerly miller and
was retail dealer in dry goods before
the wholesale firm was established. de
is vice president OF the bank and one
of the board of directors of the chamber
OF commerce. His sound and conserya-
tive business views are often expressed
at the meetings of that body.
of the board of water works.
and has been county commissioner for
three years, being chairman of the com
mittee on county hospital, and of sew
eral other committees. He is very
pleasant man, loved and respected by
his many employers, and Is IN all rt-
sDects the kind of citizen that goes to
make prosperous city.
A. Yoerg Jr. is a native Of st. Paul.
He entered the brewing business III the
firm Of which his father, whom he has
succeeded was senior member. MIR.
Yoerg has always been an enthusiastic
politician. In 1888 lie was elected alder
man on the ticket at large, and entered
the city council as a Republican meln-
Der He was elected to the Office
of vice president of that body. Not
outstanding his political success, Mr..
Yoerg has retired from political life, in
order to devote his entire attention to
his business. He was one of the or
ganiZerS of the Germania bank. and for
a long time held the Office OF president.
Some time ago, however, he transferred
his interests to the German-American
National bank. and was elected director.
James IL. Weed is Western man by
birth and education. lie has been
identified with the influential business
men OF 81. Paul for a score of years, and
during nearly the entire period OF his
lire in Minnesota has been engaged
in the insurance business. lie is
at the present time senior part
-ner of tue firm of Weed 4 Law
renee, general insurance agents. Aside
from his insurance business, MIR. Weed
las from time TO time made such judi
cious investments in st. Pault real estate
that he now owns some Of the most
valuable business property in the
business methods, and uniformly sue
cessful. Mr.. Weed is member of the
chamber of commerce. director in the
German-American bank. and was for
some time member OF the board OF
education. He is one of the trustees of
the Dayton Avenue Presbyterian
church, and took very active interest
in the erection of the beautiful new
chui ch building.
John B. Sanborn is better known by
his military title, as Gen. Sanboru.
title which he won by active service III
the civil war. His military career was
brilliant in the extreme, and his record
is one to be proud of. Gen. San
born is one of the most promi-
nent lawyers OF the state. He
has never been an Office seeker, bat
has frequently been put forward by his
friends for very important positions.
lie is closely connected with the COM
mercial interests of st. Paul. and was
for several years president of the
chamber of commerce. He was the
first vice president of the bank,
and has since continued as one
of its directors. He is also
vice president and trustee of the
Bankers Life Assurance association.
Among other commercial enterprises he
has been president of the st. Paul
Roller Mill company. Gen. Sanborn
was at one time commander of the Min
nesota Loyal Legion, and has held va
riGus other offices of responsibility and
honor He has always been public
spirited man in his dealings with his
feiIowmen. Without opposition he was
elected to the state senate last year, and
at the close of the session was chosen
,Dracidapt Orn tom of that hOdV
J. II. Allen has been one of st. PauFs
successful business men for quarter
of century. As senior partner OF the
firm of Allen, Moon q Co., he is con-
nected with one of the largest and most
prOsperOuSwhOlesale grocery firms in the
West He has. by his efforts. established
his business on a firm financial basis,
and has become one OF the Influential
moueyed men of the state. He is
member of the Minnesota club. AS
to his political beliefs, Mr.. Allen
is firm Democrat. though he
is not mixed with political
affairs, and holds no Office. His bust
ness has engaged all his time for years,
and even now he is Woodworking
man, personally attending to the inter
ests OF his trade. He is quiet, retiring
man. but eminently approachable, and
has friends by the hundred.
J. w. Lusk, one of the ablest and
most prominent lawyers in st. Paul, is
senior partner of the law firm of Lusk,
Bum g. Hadley. In addition to his
large and constantly increasing prac-
tiee, he is attorney for the Kansas City
railroad. Mir. Lusk is a very
recent conner to have obtained
such prominence. Only six years
ago he came to st. Paul from
Reedsburg, Wis, where he has
been praeticing law for some years. Mr..
Lusk is an intellectual man and fond
of travel. He understands banking
thoroughly. having at one time been en-
gagged in that business himself, and
takes a great interest in the affairs of
the bank with which he is connected.
Mr.. Lusk is very jolly as well as en-
pertaining man, and is generally liked.
Alex. Sternberg Is one of the Old-time
business men of st. Panl who by their
business ability and foresight have be-
come capitalists. Mr.. Sternberg has
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