Joseph Papik Biography


	This biography appears on pages 1875-1876 in "History of South 
	Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. II (1904) and was scanned, 
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	JOSEPH PAPIK, now deceased, was born in Bohemia, and was a lad of seven 
summers when brought by his parents to the new world. He was educated in the 
public schools of this country, manifested special aptitude in his studies and 
he was a linguist of superior ability, speaking the English, Bohemian and German 
tongues fluently.

	Mr. Papik was united in marriage to Miss Josie Urban, who was born in Bohemia 
and unto them were born three children. In order to provide for his family Mr. 
Papik followed the occupation of farming and as the years went by he was enabled 
to add annually to his income. He owned and operated three hundred and twenty 
acres of land and was a man not only successful, but who was also honorable and 
enjoyed the unqualified regard and confidence of those with whom he was 
associated. His death was not only deeply regretted by his widow and their 
children, but also by many friends, who had entertained for him the most kindly 
feeling because of his excellent traits of character and his own geniality and 
consideration for others. In his political views Mr. Papik was an earnest 
Republican and on its ticket he was elected to represent his district in the 
house of delegates of South Dakota, where he served for eight years. He gave 
careful thought and earnest consideration to every question which came up for 
settlement and he left the impress of his individuality upon the legislation 
enacted during his term.