L. C. Taylor Biography


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HON. L. C. TAYLOR. The office of the Alexandria "Herald," which has the 
distinction of being the only Republican paper in Hanson county, 
presents a very neat and praiseworthy appearance, and there at almost 
any time of the day or night may be found the energetic and 
enterprising editor, whose name appears at the head of this article.  

Mr. Taylor's birth place is Syracuse, New York, and he began his varied 
career on the 15th day of September, 1854. When but ten years of age he 
became quartermaster's clerk, serving in the Civil war under his 
father. He finally became sick, however, and was obliged to return 
home. After the close of hostilities, he made his home in Cincinnati, 
Ohio, for eight years, and then removed to Michigan and became a 
student of the Hillsdale College. In 1875 he entered the newspaper 
business at Bryan, Ohio, as contributor, reporter and publisher. For 
five years, from '78 to '83, he edited the Charlotte "Republican," at 
Charlotte, Michigan. Being a man quick of decision, and unwavering when 
his conclusions are reached, it is but natural that he voiced his 
sentiments through the columns of his paper and early became absorbed 
in the turmoil of politics. In 1883 he came west to Alexandria and 
purchased the only printing house in the town at that time, built up 
his business year by year, and, improving his office and fixtures, and 
now we find him installed in as finely appointed an office as the 
central counties of the state can boast. The "Herald" lends its aid to 
the support of the Republican party and voices high license. In 
acknowledgment of his ability and worth, his fellow citizens bestowed 
upon him the honor of serving the new state of South Dakota in the 
capacity of its first auditor.  

Mrs. Taylor, the lady who presides over the household affairs of the 
subject of our sketch, bore the maiden name of Miss Florence Willcox, 
and their home is blessed by the presence of an only son.