Bio of HOSP, Joseph A. (b.1885), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical

JOSEPH A. HOSP - Vol III, pg 508
A member of an old and honored Minnesota family is Joseph A. Hosp, secretary and
general attorney of the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company at Hopkins. He was
born in Minneapolis, on the 17th of February, 1885, a son of William and Susan
(Barnhart) Hosp. The father was born in New York and came to Minneapolis in
1880. Mrs. Hosp's family located in that city at a much earlier date. Their
marriage was celebrated in Minneapolis in 1883. William Hosp is foreman of the
foundry department of the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company and has been
connected with this company for thirty years. He and his wife are prominent and
highly esteemed citizens of Hopkins.
Joseph A. Hosp received his early education in the public schools of Hopkins and
in 1908 was graduated from the University of Minnesota, with the LL. B. degree.
He started into the business world as messenger boy in the mailing department of
the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company in 1901 and, with the excep­tion of
the time spent in studying law, has been with them continuously, occupying
various positions. After he received his LL. B. degree he became legal advisor
for the company and in 1921 was made general attorney and secretary. Mr. Hosp
saw eleven months service with the National Guard of Minnesota and on the 19th
of October, 1918, entered the Officers Training Camp at Camp Taylor, being
assigned to the Field Artillery. He remained in camp seven weeks, at the
termination of that time receiving his honorable discharge, the signing of the
armistice having closed hostilities. He was also local chairman of all
committees for the promotion of Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives. In a
profession where advancement depends upon individual merit Mr. Hosp has won
substantial success and he is held in high esteem by his professional brethren.
He is likewise a business man of ability, energetic and progressive.
In Minneapolis, on the 24th of June, 1909, occurred the marriage of Mr. Hosp to
Miss Ellen A. Burns, a daughter of Thomas A. and Margaret Burns of that city.
Mr. Burns is one of the oldest employes in the service of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul Railroad Company. Mr. and Mrs. Hosp are parents of the following
children; Mary J., Elaine, Claire, Joseph A., Jr., and Janet. Mrs. Hosp is a
woman of charming personality and she is socially prominent.
Mr. Hosp gives his political allegiance to the republican party, having firm
belief in the principles of that party as factors in good government. He is
serving his second term as city attorney of Hopkins, is attorney for the school
board, has served one term as city councilman, and has been a member of the
school and library board. Fraternally he is identified with the Masons, holding
membership in Albert Pike Lodge, No. 237; belongs to Minneapolis Lodge, No. 44,
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks; and Hopkins Lodge of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows. For recreation Mr. Hosp turns to the great outdoors and he is
very fond of motoring. He also spends a great deal of his time in reading and is
well informed on all important questions and issues of the day.