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| McEACHERN, M.D., CHARLES G. Although but five years have come and gone since Dr. Charles G. McEachern opened an office in Denver, he has won a place as one of the eminent surgeons of the city, his professional colleagues and contemporaries, as well as the general public, recognizing the fact that his surgical work is the expression of the latest scientific researches and discoveries. Dr. McEachern was born in Vaiden, Mississippi, January 24, 1875. His father, Angus T. McEachern. was a native of Mississippi and a representative of an old and prominent family of that state of Scotch descent. The founder of the family in America was Daniel McEachern, who after crossing th* Atlantic established his home in North Carolina, where he became a planter and slaveholder. His son, Angus T. McEachern, was reared and educated in Mississippi and he, too, became a successful planter. With the outbreak of tbe Civil war he espoused the cause of the Confederacy, joining tbe army as a private when a youth of sixteen years. He resided throughout his life in Carroll county, Mississippi, and was a respected and valued citizen of that section of the state. He took a deep interest in political matters and civic affairs and gave stanch support to democratic principles. His death occurred in August, 1917, when he had reached the age of seventy-one years. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Guerring Shipp, is a native of Mississippi and a descendant of an old and prominent family of that state of Scotch lineage. She yet occupies the old family homestead in Carroll county, Mississippi, where she reared her family of eight children, five sons and three daughters. Dr. McEachern of this review, who was the second son in the family, began his education in the public schools of Carroll county and afterward attended the West Point Military School at West Point, Mississippi. He then became a student in the University of Nashville at Nashville, Tennessee, where he pursued his professional course, being graduated from the medical department with the class of 1900. His early life had been spent on his father's plantation and his youthful experiences were those of the farmbred boy, but after his graduation he entered upon active practice at Vaiden. whence he removed a year later to Moss Point, Mississippi, continuing in the latter place until 1913. He then came to Denver, Colorado, where he arrived on the 1st of June, 1913. While engaged in active and continuous practice in Denver, he specializes in surgery, to which he devotes his attention exclusively. He is a member of the medical staff of the National Jewish Hospital, also of the Denver County Hospital and of the orthopedic department of the University of Colorado. Dr. McEachern was married in Chicago, Illinois. October 26, 1905, to Miss Laura Griffin, a native of Moss Point, Mississippi. Her parents were James Wyatt and Katherine (McCallum) Griffin, prominent pioneer people of Mississippi. Dr. and Mrs. McEachern have become parents of two sons: Wyatt Griffin, born October 26, 1908, at Moss Point, Mississippi; and Charles Malcolm, born in Denver, August 16, 1914. Dr. McEachern has recently erected a beautiful residence at No. 721 Emerson street and there he and his family are most pleasantly located. While in school Dr. McEachern had a most thorough military training and was captain of Company A. On May 7, 1918, Dr. McEachern was appointed captain in the medical section of the United States army and has engaged in hospital work in various camps. He gives his political endorsement to the democratic party. He was made a member of the Masonic craft ai Vaiden, Mississippi, in 1901 and he belongs to Colorado Chapter, No. 29, R. A. M., and Denver Commandery, No. 25, K. T. He also has membership with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, being identified with the lodge at Moss Point, Mississippi. He is likewise connected with the Denver Athletic Club and his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Central Presbyterian church of Denver. Along strictly professional lines he is connected with the American Medical Association, the Colorado State Medical Society, the Denver City and County Medical Society and the Tri State Medical Society, which includes Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee, and is also a member of the National Surgeons Association. With a nature that could never be content with mediocrity, he has put forth every effort to gain the highest degree of efficiency possible, continually studying along lines of greatest benefit to professional ability. With purpose strong and steadfast he has achieved much and the progress that he has already made indicates that his future career will be well worth the watching. History of Colorado, Vol. 4, by Stone, Wilbur Fiske (1933-1920), c. 1918, pp. 242-243 |
| MITZE, GEORGE A. George A. Mitze, a farmer and stock raiser successfully carrying on business in Adams county, Colorado, was born in Kansas on the 29th of November, 1873. His parents, George and Elizabeth Mitze, were natives of Germany, who came to America in the '50s, at which time they located in Peoria, Illinois. They afterward removed to Kansas, where they resided until 1874 and then came to Colorado, settling on a farm in Denver county, where they spent their remaining days. They had a family of five children, three of whom are living. George A. Mitze was reared and educated in Colorado, pursuing his studies in the public schools. After his textbooks were put aside he took up farming on his own account, having been reared to that occupation, so that he brought practical experience and knowledge to the beginning of his business career. After a time he purchased his present farm, comprising one hundred and ninety-five acres of good land, a part of which is under ditch. He has improved his place with one of the finest homea in the county and upon his land are found large and substantial barns and outbuildings, furnishing ample shelter to grain and stock. Everything about the place is indicative of his progressive spirit and practical methods and the results which he achieves are most gratifying. In 1900 Mr. Mitze was united in marriage to Miss Mary Bukoutz, a native of Kansas, and to them have been born six children: Mary E., Albert H., Bertha H., William A., Emma C. and Clara Alice. Mr. and Mrs. Mitze are members of the Lutheran church, and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party. They are highly esteemed in the community in which they make their home and enjoy the warm-hearted hospitality which is cordially extended to them by their many friends. Mr. Mitze has devoted his entire life to agricultural pursuits and is numbered among those who have made this district a most productive and prosperous one. History of Colorado, Vol. 4, by Stone, Wilbur Fiske (1933-1920), c. 1918, p. 142 |
| PINNICUM, RALPH EVERET Ralph E. Finnicum, one of the brilliant young lawyers of the state of Colorado, has recently established himself in Kiowa and has already gained a gratifying clientage. He came to this city in May, 1918, and quickly demonstrated his ability, as is evident from the fact that he has been chosen county attorney of Elbert county, now ably representing the interests of the county. Formerly he was a partner in the firm of Hilliard & Finnicum, with oflfices in the Guardian Trust building in Denver. He was born in State Center, Iowa. December 2, 1886. a son of George E. and Effle (Ryan) Finnicum, both of whom are living, the father being actively engaged in business as an engineer. The mother was born in Iowa and by her marriage has two children, the brother of Ralph E. Finnicum being Leo G. Finnicum, now a resident of Stockton, California. The family is of English ancestry, the first of the name who settled on this side of the Atlantic coming to the new world from England about 1800. At the usual age Ralph E. Finnicum became a pupil in the public schools of Des Moines, Iowa, and after mastering the work of the high school there entered the State University of Iowa, from which he was graduated in 1912 with the LL. B. degree. He then removed to Denver, was admitted to practice in the courts of this state in that year, and in 1912 was also admitted to the Iowa bar. During the period of his residence in the west he has given his attention to general law practice and while in Denver built up a liberal clientage. Since coming to Kiowa he has continued very successful, his previous reputation and experience greatly helping him in the building up of his private practice. He now however gives a great deal of his time and effort to his duties as county attorney, thereby rewarding the confidence and trust which the public reposed in him by calling him to that office. While yet a comparatively young man, he has already displayed marked ability, is thoroughly versed in the law and acquainted with principle and precedent, is ever careful and painstaking in the preparation ot his cases and clear and logical in his deductions. He is forceful and resourceful and ably presents his cause before court and jury, readily bringing out by close analysis the points which he desires to demonstrate. He belongs to the Denver County and City Bar Association, of which he has been a member for about four years, and has won many friends among his brethren of the legal profession. In June, 1915, Mr. Finnicum was united in marriage to Miss Loraine Hilliard, of Denver, Colorado, the wedding being celebrated in that city. During their residence in Colorado they have gained many friends in the state and have been received with open arms by the young social set of Kiowa and Elbert county. Mr. Finnicum has always taken a laudable interest in public affairs and is ever ready to give his support to measures which he considers of value to the community, county and state, and although he has been a resident of Elbert county for but a short time he has been elected to the position of county attorney, giving the best that is in him to faithfully perform his duties in that connection. He is greatly interested in war work and has in every way assisted in making the various drives and campaigns of the government successful, being fully in accord with the policy set up by the administration, of gaining a world-wide victory for democratic ideals. Personally Mr. Finnicum is well liked, as he is easily approachable, sympathetic and pleasant-mannered. History of Colorado, Vol. 4, by Stone, Wilbur Fiske (1933-1920), c. 1918, pp. 261-262 |