Henry A. Sasse Biography


	This biography appears on pages 745-746 in "History of Dakota Territory" 
	by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was scanned, 
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				HON. HENRY A. SASSE. 

	Hon. Henry A. Sasse is a well known druggist of Henry, but 
further than that his prominence in commercial circles is indicated in 
the fact that he was president of the South Dakota Pharmaceutical 
Association and that he served for two terms as representative from his 
district in the state legislature. Thus has come to him a recognition 
of the ability which has carried him beyond the point of mediocrity 
into the ranks where men of force and resourcefulness are directing 
public affairs. He was born in Minnesota on the 23d of October, 1872, a 
son of Gus and Caroline Sasse. The father came to South Dakota in 1879 
and the family arrived in 1881. He homesteaded on section 6, township 
116, range 55, Codington county, and secured a tree claim on section 31 
of the same township. He was closely associated with the pioneer 
development of his section, bearing an active and helpful part in 
reclaiming wild land for the purposes of civilization. He also bore his 
part in the work of progress along other lines, proving a valued 
citizen of the territory. He and his wife now have a pleasant home at 
Revillo, South Dakota, where he is living retired. 

	In the public schools H. A. Sasse pursued his early education and 
afterward completed a course in pharmacy in Minneapolis, being 
graduated with the class of 1892. He then reentered the employ of A. E. 
Withing at Henry, remaining there altogether for four years, after 
which he bought out the business, of which he is now the head. He 
passed the state board examination in 1892 and it was in 1894 that he 
purchased his business, which he has since been successfully 
conducting, having now an excellent store, supplied with a large line 
of drugs and druggists, sundries, while the tasteful arrangement of the 
place and his rear sortable prices have been continuous factors in 
winning him success. His standing among those in the same line of 
business is indicated in the fact that in 1909 he was elected president 
of the Pharmaceutical Association of South Dakota. In addition to his 
other interests he is the vice president of the First National Bank of 
Henry, a stockholder in the Electric Light Company and a director of 
the Bankers and Merchants Fire Insurance Company of Minneapolis. 

	On the 9th of April, 1895, Mr. Sasse was united in marriage to 
Miss Alice M. Hogard, a native of Woodstock, Ontario, and they have one 
daughter, Treva Lou, thirteen years of age. The religious faith of the 
family is that of the Congregational church and Mr. Sasse holds 
membership also with the Elks, the Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodmen and 
the Knights of Pythias. He enjoys hunting and fishing when leisure 
gives him opportunity to engage in those sports and he also derives 
pleasure from motoring and all outdoor exercises. His political 
allegiance is given to the republican party, of which he is a most 
earnest and zealous advocate He was elected to represent his district 
in the state legislature in 1909 and again in 1913. He gave careful 
consideration to all questions coming up for settlement and was 
connected with much important constructive legislation. He was the 
author of the pure drug law of South Dakota, passed during his first 
term, and during his second term he moved the investigation of 
printing, the result thereof being a saving to the state of over fifty 
thousand dollars a year. He helped to draft the new law concerning the 
state printing and he has been equally loyal in his support of other 
measures which have had far-reaching and beneficial effect upon the 
welfare of the state. He represents one of the old families of 
Codington county, and there was no town of Henry at the time of their 
arrival. He was one of a family of four sons and three daughters, all 
of whom are yet living and all of whom have become active factors in 
working for public progress and improvement. Mr. Sasse is recognized as 
one of the trading men of the state, his worth being widely 
acknowledged by all with whom he has been brought in contact, while 
tangible evidence of his ability is found in his excellent official 
record and in his helpful work toward promoting high business 
standards.