From "History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Candy Grubb (candyg@theofficenet.com)
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JOHN STACK
	John Stack, a sterling and capable business man of Republic, is 
also one of the pioneers of that town, and is known as a moving spirit in
the development of Ferry county.  In 1898 he was appointed the first
postmaster of Republicn and has held that position continously since, to
the entire satisfaction of all the patrons of the office.  When first
coming to Republic, Mr. Stack opened a merchandise establishment, and has
since increased his business until he is now one of the largest wholesale
and retail merchants in the county, handling a very complete stock of 
general merchandise and supplies.  
	John Stack was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on May 21, 1859, being the
son of John and Mary (Maroney) Stack, natives of the county Clair, Ireland,
who immigrated to the United States in 1851.  They landed at New Orleans,
which was their home for five years previous to their moving to Dubuque,
Iowa.  They remained there until 1865, when the father died, leaving a 
widow and three children.  The children are named as follows: Mary, wife of
Patsey Clark, in Spokane; Ellen, wife of John Bresnahan; and John, the 
subject of his article.  In 1866, the mother moved to Montana, and our 
subject there received his education in the public schools, after which he 
assisted his mother in operating a boarding house for many years.  They 
moved to different places and finally in 1887, came to the Couer d'Alene
country and then to Rossland in 1895, opening a hotel, which he has kept
since first commencing with his mother.  In 1897, Mr. Stack came into the
camp of Republic and started a supply store in a tent.  In addition to the
thriving mercantile business, he now owns and operates considerable mining
property in the reservation country, and some real estate in Republic.  
Mr. Stack has organized the Stack Supply Company of which he is president 
and manager.
	In 1894, Mr. Stack married Miss Ella Hurley, a native of New Albin,
Iowa, whose parents were born in Ireland.  To Mr. and Mrs. Stack three 
children have been born, Marie, Ella, and John.
	In political matters, Mr. Stack is a good active Republican, and 
has held various offices, among which may be mentioned commissioner of 
Shoshone county, Idaho, and school director of Burke, Idaho, and others.
	Mr. Stack is a member of the A.O.U.W., and of the Catholic church.
He is a man of good standing, and has won distinction for himself in the
business world.
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