Biography of Hud C. Mains

	From: History of Dakota Territory  by George W. Kingsbury (1915), vol. V, 
	p. 619
	
	Transcribed by Judy Huber, huberj@btigate.com

HUD C. MAINS

     Hud C. Mains, editor of the English Java Herald, published
at Java, Walworth county, was born in Defiance, Ohio, February
25, 1882, a son of Frank and Amanda (Hartman) Mains, both of
whom are natives of Ohio and are still living there. Their
family numbered seven children, five of whom survive.

     Their son, H.C. Mains, remained at home until he attained
his majority and pursued his education in the public schools of
Defiance until graduated from the high school. After reaching
man's estate he established a job printing plant in Defiance,
Ohio, where he remained for two years, after which he came to
South Dakota and entered  the employ of J. F. Kelly, of
Aberdeen, with whom he remained for six years. On the 20th of
July, 1910, he arrived in Java and entered into business with
Carl Clement, his father-in-law, this relation being since
maintained. His previous training and experience in  the
printing business and his natural aptitude for the work have
made him successful in editing and conducting the Java Herald.

     In 1904 occurred the marriage of Mr. Mains and Miss Ella E.
Clement, a daughter of Carl F. and Emma (Rady) Clement, the
latter now deceased. Further mention of Mr. Clement is made
elsewhere in this work. Mrs. and Mrs. Mains have a daughter,
Laurella  Ruth, who was born November 26, 1913. the parents
attend the Presbyterian church and Mr. Mains is well known as a
member of the Masonic lodge of Java, the Modern Woodmen camp, in
which he has filled all of the chairs, and the Yeomen lodge. His
wife is connected with the Macabees and the Yeomen. For two
years Mr. Mains served as secretary of the Commercial Club and
has put forth earnest and effective effort to advance the
interests of the city along lines which have a direct bearing
upon its welfare, upbuilding and substantial improvement.

History of Dakota Territory

by George W. Kingsbury