Howard C. Shober Biography


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HOWARD C. SHOBER, the present county auditor of Hyde county, South 
Dakota, is one of the leaders of the Republican party in his section, 
his large acquaintance and unbounded popularity giving him an 
influential following, while his shrewd judgment of men and affairs 
make his counsel of value in all important movements. He was born in 
Tipton, Iowa, December 24, 1859, and is a son of John A. and Mary 
(McLeod) Shober, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. The 
father was a carpenter by trade, but devoted his last years to 
mercantile pursuits. In 1854 he removed to Tipton, Iowa, and died near 
that place in 1865. The mother's death occurred in 1860. 

Our subject was the only son born to this worthy couple. He was reared 
on a farm in his native state, and after completing his education he 
engaged in teaching there for a time. Coming to Hyde county, South 
Dakota, in 1882, he settled in Highmore and took up land, which, 
however, he soon disposed of. In 1885 he founded the Hyde County 
Bulletin," which he still owns and manages in connection with his 
official duties. He is also interested to some extent in the stock 
business. Mr. Shober was married in 1894, the lady of his choice being 
Miss Alice Shuey, also a native of Iowa, and to them has been born a 
daughter, Miriam. 

In his social relations, Mr. Shober is a member of the Masonic 
fraternity and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Since attaining his 
majority he has been an ardent supporter of the men and measures of the 
Republican party; he has been chairman of the county Republican central 
committee and also a member of the state central committee. He served 
as county commissioner of Hyde county during the year 1895, and the 
following year was elected county auditor. So creditably and acceptably 
did he fill the latter office, that he was reelected in 1898 without 
opposition and is the present incumbent. He is widely and favorably 
known and has a host of warm personal friends throughout his section of 
the state.