Bio of Colby, Gardner A. (b.1873) Wabasha Co., MN
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Colby, Gardner A. (p. 284), Proprietor of a moving picture theatre and
opera house in Plainview, was born in Plainview Township, January 27,
1873, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Colby. He was educated in the local
schools and at a business college in Minneapolis, and for some years
thereafter remained on his parents' farm, working for his father, at first
by the month, and during the last year on a percentage. In 1898 he
enlisted in the Fourteenth Regiment Band, as trombone player, and went
with the organization to Chicago. After his return he was variously
employed until 1909, in which year he entered into his present business,
at first renting the theatre, but later buying it, as his enterprise has
proved a success. The house is provided with an elevated floor, and has a
capacity of 200. Mr. Colby takes pains to secure good attractions, and
that his efforts are appreciated is shown by the large number of patrons
with whom the place is a favorite resort. Mr. Colby is a member of the
Masonic order and of the Modern Woodmen of America. He was married,
December 9, 1899, to Helma R. Christopher, who was born in Plainview,
Minn., May 6, 1878, daughter of Nels and Anna Christopher. Of this union
there is one child, Ruth, who was born September 21, 1905. Mr. Colby and
his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church.