C. J. Martin Biography


	This biography appears on pages 671-672 in "History of Dakota 
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				C. J. MARTIN. 

	C. J. Martin, junior partner in the firm of Schliessmann & 
Martin, dealers in hardware at Lake Andes, Charles Mix county, was born 
in Will county, Illinois, on the 31st of March, 1876, a son of Edmund 
and Margaret (O'Leary) Martin. The family came to South Dakota in 1888 
and located in Tripp, Hutchinson county, where the father farmed until 
his demise in September, 1913. The mother still resides on the 
homestead. 

	C. J. Martin was educated in the public and high schools of 
Joliet, Illinois, and after putting aside his textbooks devoted his 
time to assisting his father with the work of the farm until January, 
1909. He then entered the State Bank at Tripp, where he remained for a 
year, after which he engaged in the hardware business there for a year 
and a half. In November, 1911, he located in Lake Andes and is now a 
member of the firm of Schliessmann & Martin, who own and conduct a 
hardware store. They carry an excellent stock and their reliable 
business methods have enabled them to retain custom once gained. They 
are energetic and progressive and are numbered among the resourceful 
and successful business men of their town. Mr. Martin has invested to a 
considerable extent in South Dakota land. 

	He was married on the 12th of June, 1913, to Miss Margaret 
Leisch, a daughter of J. C. Leisch. The democratic party finds in Mr. 
Martin a stalwart supporter and he has taken a very active part in 
public affairs. In 1912 he served on the city council and the following 
year was elected city treasurer, while on the 20th of April, 1915, he 
was honored by election to the mayoralty. He has discharged his 
official duties in an efficient and businesslike manner and has 
succeeded in bringing about a number of municipal improvements He has 
also aided in the advancement of his community through his membership 
in the Commercial Club. He belongs to the Elks and also to the Knights 
of Columbus at Mitchell, which fact indicates his allegiance to the 
Roman Catholic church. His characteristics are such that he has won the 
warm friendship of many and all who come in contact with him, whether 
in business or social relations, respect him for his integrity and 
uprightness of life.