L. W. Danielson Biography


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				L. W. DANIELSON. 

	L. W. Danielson, prominently connected with business interests of 
Aberdeen as proprietor of a ladies' outfitting establishment, was born 
in Morris, Minnesota, February 7, 1880. His parents, J. E. and Ida 
(Norstrum) Danielson, are both natives of Stockholm, Sweden. The father 
was thirteen years of age when he came to the United States and the 
mother fifteen. Later they were married in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and 
in 1878 removed to Morris, that state, where the father engaged in 
business as a general merchant. Both parents are still living and 
continue to make their home in Morris. 

	From a very early age L. W. Danielson has been connected with the 
dry goods trade, for when fourteen years of age he entered a mercantile 
establishment of this character in Morris and retained his connection 
with it until 1904, becoming in the meantime thoroughly acquainted with 
the business in principle and detail. In June, 1904, he went to Duluth, 
Minnesota, and entered the employ of F. A. Patrick & Company. As a 
salesman for that firm he came to Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 1906 and 
continued in their employ until the 1st of November, 1911, when he 
resigned his position in order to embark in business on his own 
account. He opened a ladies, outfitting store and has since 
successfully conducted it, making it by his intelligent and capable 
management one of the leading concerns of the kind in the city. He 
occupies a building twenty-five by one hundred and thirty-eight feet in 
dimensions, both the first floor and basement being used. It is 
equipped with golden oak fixtures and nothing is neglected which would 
add in any way to its attractiveness and convenience. Mr. Danielson 
employs fourteen people in his establishment and carries a fine line of 
ladies, furnishings, his goods being distinguished by their correct 
style, fine workmanship and high quality. His patronage is large and 
rapidly increasing and it has been accorded him in recognition of his 
fair and honorable business methods. 

	On the 4th of August, 1909, Mr. Danielson married Miss Mary St. 
Clair, of Vinton, Iowa, a daughter of A. E. St. Clair, who is engaged 
in the automobile business in that city, being agent for the Ford and 
Paige cars. He is, however, practically living retired, being a man of 
considerable means, an extensive cattle dealer and landowner in former 
years. Mrs. Danielson came to Aberdeen in 1908 and opened a millinery 
establishment. She is now associated with her husband in business and 
has displayed remarkable business and executive ability. She has charge 
of the millinery department of the store and goes to New York twice 
each year to buy goods. She is considered a very shrewd buyer and 
stands high both in business and social circles. 

	During his residence in Minnesota, Mr. Danielson assisted in 
organizing Company I, Fourteenth Minnesota Infantry, of which he became 
sergeant. At the time of the Spanish-American war he enlisted for 
service in defense of his country as a member of Company E, Fourteenth 
Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. He went with his command to Chickamauga, 
Tennessee, and later to Knoxville, from which place he returned to Fort 
Snelling and after six months, service was mustered out. He is a member 
of the Aberdeen Commercial Club, the Elks and United Commercial 
Travelers. In politics he votes independently, supporting men and 
measures rather than party. His business record deserves commendation, 
for in the field of commerce he has displayed rare aptitude and ability 
in achieving results and has at all times employed methods which will 
bear the closest investigation and scrutiny.