Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-02-02
SONS OF OLD SETTLERS.
Facts About Prominent Business Men
Who have Bright Prospects.

recent events nave called TO NINA
many of the men who laid the founda
ton of the prosperity of the twin cities.
Many Of the old settlers have passed
on, leaving the work they had planned
to be carried on by their children, and
the names Of those who stand now at
the helm, and represent the young
men in business here, will we think
prove of interest to our readers.
Whether the Grand Rapids boys
have improved their opportunities, and
merited the confidence reposed in them
by the community we leave others to
Judge.
HENRY SAMPSON
Enjoys the distinction of being the
only son Of A. B. Sampson, one of the
first white settlers who came to this
section in 1882 and settled at Whitney
Rapids. Born and reared here, educated
in the city schools, he early entered
business He married Miss Medic
Moore who died number of years ago.
Since then Mr.. Sampson has made the
old Sampson Homestead his home with
his aged mother and little son.
Having practical business training,
by square dealing and close attention
| to business, he has been able to build
! up a lucrative business in numbering
and real estate; is one of the firm OF
Daily q Sampson.
| F. j. AND G. y. WOOD.
The only surviving sons of Hon. Jos.
Wood in whose honor Wood County
received its name in 1856 are worthy
sons of honored parents.
Frank j. is identified with the citys
interest in his life work Educated in
the city schools and Madison Univer-
sitY. He was county clerk of Wood
county for eight years; cashier Of The
First National Bank of Grand Rapids
ten years. A year ago he became a
member of the Wood County National
Bank of which he is now cashier and
general manager. For fourteen years
he has been superintendent Of the
Congregational Sabbath School. He is
| now closing his second term as Mayor
of this. city. He married Miss Katie
Rabln and lives in pleasant home
adjoining the old Wood homestead
owns considerable real estate and fnan-
| cially as we'll as socially is we'll to the
front.
| Geo. \. carries on successful real
estate and insurance business. Is in
terested in lands at Nekoosa, in the
| twin cities, and surrounding towns.
He is courteous, affable and generous to
q fault. \ great favorite among the
young people and his office is head
quarters for them where everything is
free and easy.
GEORGE AND C.. o. BAKER
Are SONS Of one of the first settlers
| here.
Mr.. George Baker was one of the
| first to respond to the call for soldiers
IN 1861. He enlisted in Company G..
18th Regiment and served his full term
with merit. Soon after his discharge
from the army he married Miss Lizzie
Warren and entered business with her
father, the late NJ. G. Warren. He
has since conducted general under
taking and furniture establishment and
built up comfortable home and good
business. At one time Mr.. Baker was
Supt. of the poor farm but at present
devotes his whole time to his rapidly
increasing business.
Mr.. G. O. Baker is Attorney and bust
ness manager for the millionaire lumber
man, Mr.. George Hiles, and makes his
headquarters in Dexter but spends
| much of his time in Milwaukee. He
| married Mrs. Stella Crowther lady of
| marked ability who is at present
lecturer for the Viavi medical associa-
ton Of Chicago. They have two sons
who are in the Military school at Della
! field in this state.
BYRDE VAUGHAN
Left III mere infancy, the only child
| of his widowed mother, Mrs Sarah
Vaughan, his earlier years were spent
IN the heart of Wood Co. Was studious
| and thoughtful and of high moral
courage as a child. He is a graduate OF
the Howe High school in this city, also
| the University Science course, and Law
school, after which he located in this
city where he has built up a fine
practice. He is the possesor of a well
selected law library and a fair share Of
this worlds goods, and is rapidly gain,
ing an enviable position in the ranks
of the law
ARPIN BROTHERS
Messrs. Daniel and Edmond, sons o.
Hon. John Arpin were born and reared
in this city succeeding to their fathers
immense business on his death about
year ago. Dan" has been for a mum
Der of years associated with his father
in the outside work while Edmond ha:
been in charge Of the office. Both ar,
shrewd, energetic, capable business
men, of liberal public spirit and fin,
social qualities. Dan married Mis-
Ella Hathaway one of Grand Rapids
popular young ladies, and hasa beauti
ful home here. Edmond married
cultured, educated lady from Iowa ant
also resides here. y younger brothe
Arsin who recently married Mis-