Meeker County, Minnesota
Biographies

Oscar E. Linquist
Our efficient postmaster, is a Dassel boy, having been born here in 1874, and here he received his education and grew to manhood. He is probably the youngest postmaster in the state of Minnesota, he having assume the duties of his office while in his twenty-second year, yet in his official capacity he has proven himself in every way worthy of the confidence reposed in him by the people of the community. Careful, courteous and painstaking, he has conducted the affairs of his office to the entire satisfaction of the public whom he serves. He is a republican in politics, yet so popular is he that he received the indorsement of both republicans and democrats for the position he now holds, and to which he was appointed on March 3, 1897. Mr. Linquist is a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias and is at present Master of Finance of Dassel Lodge No. 145. [Transcribed by K. Torp]

Richard T. Elliott & Son - In the matter of livery accommodations, Dassel is up-to-date, and nowhere in the county can be found a better equipped livery than that conducted by the above firm. Their stables are well appointed in every respect, perfectly lighted, drained and ventilated, while the sanitary arrangements are all that can be desired. Sixteen fine roadsters are kept, together with a full complement of vehicles of all kinds. Particular attention is paid to the commercial trade, and parties are carried to all parts of the surrounding country, safe drivers being furnished when desired. Prices are very reasonable, and the service is of the best. This firm also owns Tournament, 2314-10699, the thoroughbred English sire stallion, bred by George Jones, Stow Bridge, Dunham Market, Norfolk, England, and imported by C. Fairfield & Co., of Waverly, Iowa.
Richard T. Elliott was born in Baskerville, Vt., in 1839, but spent his boyhood in St. Lawrence County, N.Y., whither his parents moved in 1840. In 1855 the family came west and settled in Winneshiek County, Iowa, removing later to Fillmore County, Minn. On the 13th of December, 1861, our subject enlisted in Co. C, 13th U.S. infantry and served with his regiment, participating in all of its battles until Dec. 12, 1864, when he was discharged at Nashville, Tenn. In 1876 he came to Dassel, where he has since resided, and for many years conducted the G.A.R. House. Mr. Elliott was married in Preston, Minn. Oct. 8, 1868, to Miss Cyla L. Huntley. They have four children, Myrtle, now Mrs. A.J. Whitaker, of Litchfield; James S., an operator in the employ of the Duluth, Misabe & Northern Railway at Wolf, Minn., Wm. Jasper, in partnership with his father in the livery business, and Theron D.
[Family of Karen Nelson at krnrae@msn.com - Transcribed by K. Torp]

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