Benton-Lonoke County ArArchives Biographies.....Hummel, C. P. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ar/arfiles.html ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robert Sanchez http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00027.html#0006574 June 7, 2009, 10:02 am Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922) C. P. HUMMEL. C. P. Hummel, deceased, was long a well known and highly esteemed resident of Monte Ne. He came to the southwest from the Keystone state, his birth having occurred in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, August 12, 1868, his parents being Peter B. and Emeline (Hartman) Hummel, who were likewise natives of Pennsylvania. They came to Arkansas in the year 1894 and the father conducted a large hay ranch near Carlisle. Subsequently he sold that land and removed to Monte Ne in 1901, at which time he purchased a farm and developed his acreage into rich and productive fields, his place constituting one of the finest farms in the county. His family numbered five sons, of whom two are living. C. P. Hummel was the third in order of birth. Those still living are: D. B. Hummel, a farmer residing at Burlington, Kansas; and C. C, living at Carlisle, Arkansas, where he is engaged in the grocery business. In early life the mother was a member of the German Reformed church, but later both Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Hummel became affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist church. Peter B. Hummel was a soldier of the Union army in the Civil war, doing service as a blacksmith and remaining at the front until the close of hostilities. On one occasion he was wounded but never went to the hospital. C. P. Hummel largely acquired his education in the public schools of Iowa, accompanying his parents on their removal to that state when he was a young lad. After putting aside his textbooks he began earning his own living by clerking in a grocery store when but fourteen years of age. He gained much valuable knowledge while thus employed and acquired considerable skill as a bookkeeper. In 1901 he arrived in Monte Ne, Arkansas, where he erected a large store building and then secured an extensive stock of general merchandise. He continued to conduct his store in a very successful manner to the time of his demise, which occurred May 18, 1921. He was classed with the representative and progressive business men of this section of the state and as he prospered in his undertakings he made judicious investment in property, becoming the owner of valuable land and a number of city lots in Monte Ne. He was also keenly interested in affairs relating to the improvement and progress of his community and for seven years he acceptably filled the position of postmaster. On the 8th of July, 1889, Mr. Hummel was united in marriage to Miss Frank A. Kimpton, who was born in Saint Lawrence county, New York, a daughter of C. P. and Augusta A. (Woodward) Kimpton, the former a native of Saint Albans, Vermont, and the latter of Manchester, New Hampshire. They removed to Iowa in 1876 and there Mr. Kimpton followed the occupation of farming until his life's labors were ended in death on the 21st of November, 1909. He had long survived his wife, who departed this life November 18, 1876. They were the parents of twelve children, six of whom are living, Mrs. Hummel being the sixth in order of birth. The others are: Charlie, who is engaged in the telephone business in Gravity, Iowa; Mrs. Jennie French, living in Creston, Iowa; Mrs. Henderson, a resident of Colorado; Mrs. John Marsell, of Colorado; and Mrs. Nellie White of Omaha. Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Hummel became the parents of three children, of whom two are living: Mrs. Hazel Means, whose husband operates a large wheat ranch at Goddard, Kansas; and Mrs. Josephine Graham, living with her mother. Mr. Hummel was for many years widely known as a faithful member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and took an active part in the work of his lodge, which he also represented in the grand lodge for a number of years. He likewise belonged to the canton and the Daughters of Rebekah and he was also connected with the Woodmen of the World. His political allegiance was given to the democratic party and he manifested his interest in the public welfare in many tangible ways. He did more to grade the roads from his home to Rogers than any other man of the community. He gave freely of his time and labor to the cause, six months being required to complete the job. He was very progressive, believing in improvement and advancement at all times, and his cooperation could ever he counted upon to further any plan or measure for the general good. He built the dance hall, established a swimming pool and otherwise recognized the demand of youth for pleasure, making it his purpose to provide clean sports and interests for the young people. The sterling worth of his character, his contribution to the public good and his loyalty in all matters of citizenship made him a man whom to know was to esteem and honor and his death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret. Mrs. Hummel gives her political endorsement to the republican party and from 1907 until 1914 she served as postmistress of Monte Ne, while recently she has been reappointed to the position, which she is now acceptably filling. Additional Comments: Citation: Centennial History of Arkansas Volume II Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company 1922 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ar/benton/bios/hummel61bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/arfiles/ File size: 5.7 Kb