Bio of BEYER, Frank H. (b.1897) Wabasha Co., MN
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Beyer, Frank H. (page 770), manager of the Oelkers & Frisch  general store at 
Elgin, was born in Hammond, Minn., January 16, 1897, son of  Herman and Dora 
(Summers) Beyer. Both the father and mother came from Germany  with their 
respective parents, and Herman Beyer has followed general  blacksmithing in 
Hammond for the last 25 years. Their children are: Robert, who  lives in Austin, 
Minn.; Norton, residing in Hammond; Frank H. of Elgin; Carl, of  Millville; Fred, 
who lives on a farm near Hammond; Delia, who is taking an  educational course 
in La Crosse; and Elsie, residing at home. Frank H. Beyer was  educated in 
the Hammond school and the Winona high school. He began industrial  life as his 
father's assistant in the blacksmith shop, and after leaving school  worked 
three years as clerk for Tom McGuigan of Millville. In October, 1918, he  
enlisted in the 126th U. S. Engineers, and was in the service in this country  until 
discharged at Camp Dodge in June, 1919. After his return home he  re-entered 
the employ of Mr. McGuigan at Millville, remained there four months,  and 
then, coming to Elgin, went to work for Harry Engel. The latter subsequently  sold 
his store to Oelkers and Frisch, who made Mr. Beyer manager, which position  
he is now filling to the satisfaction of the employers. The concern has added 
a  complete line of dry goods and men's furnishings to their original stock, 
and  are now operating one of the best general stores in this part of the 
county. Mr.  Beyer has joined the new patriotic order of the American Legion, 
belonging to  the post at Plainview, which has about 200 members. He also belongs 
to the  Millville camp of Modern Woodmen of America and the Red Men's lodge at  
Millville. A young man of 23 years, he has already shown business ability and 
 has associated himself with a large and patriotic organization which 
includes a  considerable percentage of the young men who fought, or offered their 
services  to fight, for their country in the great World War.