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page 971 An illustrated history of North Idaho: embracing Nez Perces, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai and Shoshone counties, state of Idaho WESTERN HISTORICAL PUBLISHING COMPANY

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EDWARD STUVE. It gives us pleasureto be able to give in this volume of the county history an epitome of the career of the respected and capable cit- zen and pioneer of Harrison whose name initiates this paragraph, both because of the good achievievments he has accomplished in the business world and because of his own personal worth and integrity.

    Edward Stuve was born in Norway, on March 21,

1862, being the son of Howell and Margaret Stuve, also natives of that land. In 1877 he came to this country with his parents, having been educated in his native land. They landed in New York and went thence to Jackson county, Wisconsin, where he re- mained with his parents until 1883. when he came to Clarkford, Idaho, and with his brothers established a sawmill and shingle mill. They did a good business there until 1891. when they removed their plant to where Harrison now stands. But very few people were here then and their mill was the first shingle mill and the first industry of the kind in the town. To the steady prosecution of this business, which was at- tended with good success, Mr. Stuve gave his undi- vided attentiop until 1901, when they sold the entire business. Since that time he has retired from active life and is investigating different lines with a view of again establishing himself in business. Mr. Stuve has a fine residence in Harrison and is one of the re- spected and leading citizens of the town.

    In 1888 Mr. Stuve went to Jackson county, Wis-

consin, and there married Miss Ellen Erickson. the nuptials occurring on July 29th of that year. To this happy marriage there have been born five children, named as follows : Edna M., Lula L., deceased. Helen M., Esther F., Howard A. Mr. Stuve is a member of the Maccabees and he and his wife are members of the Methodist church. He takes a warm interest in the advancement of educational facilities and he always is found allied on the side of of sound principles. Mr. Stuve came to the west without money and by his in- dustry, his sagacity in business and the wisdom in handling his interests, he has gained a goodly com- petence and is a substantial and upright man.

LOUIS STUVE. Among the leading citizens of Harrison there should be mentioned the subject of this article, since he was one of the very first settlers here, since he started the first shingle industry where the town now is, since he has always manifested a public spirit and labored for the general progress, and since personally he is a man of untarnished reputation, is a power for good, has arrayed his influence for good morals and does a worthy part in supporting the churches and all good institutions.

    Louis Stuve was born in Norway, on March 2.

1856, being the son of Howell and Margaret Stuve. He was reared on a farm and received his education in his native land. In 1882 he migrated to the United States, landing at New York, whence he went to Jack- son county, Wisconsin, whither his parents had pre- ceded him. In the summer of 1883 he came to Clark- fork and there engaged in the shingle business with his three brothers. In 1891 they came thence to Har- rison and located a shingle mill here. Few settlers were here then and this mill was the first industry of its kind in the community. They continued in "this business until the spring of 1901. when they sold out and since that time our subject has been retired from business, but expects soon to take up active business relations again. Mr. Stuve has a fine residence in the town and is one of the prominent citizens. He has al- ways manifested an active interest in the welfare of the town and the educational facilities and other enter- prises calculated to benefit all. Mr. Stuve is a member of the Maccabees and of the M. W. A.

    On September n, 1897, Mr. Stuve married Miss

Emma, daughter of George W. and Samantha C. Glo- ver, and to them have been born three children : Myr- tle I., Lilly C., Roy H.

    When Mr. Stuve came to this western country he

came over the Northern Pacific and as the road was not finished he had to walk from Helena to Missoula. He helped to make the first wagon road from Sand- point to Bonners Ferry and was with the first party that traveled on that road. Mr. Stuve has the respect and esteem of all in the community and he is a sub- stantial and enterprising citizen.