Frank L. Kramer Biography


	This biography appears on page 252 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915) and was 
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				FRANK L. KRAMER. 

	Frank L. Kramer, a well known business man of Chamberlain, was 
born on the 23d of May, 1886, a son of M. M. and Kate C. Kramer, who 
came to South Dakota thirty-five years ago. The father established the 
Kramer Mercantile Company many years ago and is still the president of 
that concern. 

	Frank L. Kramer was educated in the public and high schools of 
his native city and after putting aside his text-books organized the 
Chamberlain Wholesale Grocery Company, of which he has been the 
president since its organization. In 1906 the concern was incorporated 
with a capital of sixty thousand dollars and since its inception it has 
invariably paid good dividends. It is an important factor in the 
commercial life of Chamberlain and Brule county and Mr. Kramer deserves 
much credit for its organization and successful conduct. He is also 
active in the management of the Kramer Mercantile Company, of which his 
father is president. 

	Mr. Kramer was married on the 6th of October, 1910, to Miss Louie 
Cook, a daughter of Walter Cook. Mr. Kramer is a Catholic and holds 
membership in Maher Council, K. C. His wife is an adherent of the 
Congregational church. Mr. Kramer is a stockholder in the National Life 
Insurance Company of Pierre and is a valued member of the Commercial 
Club, of which he has served as secretary, being in hearty sympathy 
with the efforts of that organization to stimulate the business growth 
of Chamberlain and its vicinity. He is progressive in all things and 
has the respect of his fellow citizens not only as an able business man 
but also as a gentleman whose integrity has never been questioned and 
whose courtesy is unfailing.