FRANK ELISHA SPRAGUE was born in Killingly, Conn., on November 5, 1850, but was, while in college, and has since been, a resident of Providence, R. I. He was the son of Samuel Stearns and Esther Pierce (Hutchings) and prepared for college at a private school in Providence. He writes that the panic struck him broadside just as he was leaving harbor, and that he has had headwinds and counter currents ever since. He went to Chicago in the autumn of 1873 to learn the grain business, and while there attended his first and only Alumni reunion. He remained in Chicago six months and spent another half year roaming about the West, in a vain search for a promising business opening. In the summer of 1874 he returned to Providence and engaged in cotton-manufacturing. He says he worked like a dog for four years, superintending the mill, etc., but sold out his interest a few months ago and has now joined the family concern of Samuel S. Sprague & Co., consisting of Samuel S., Charles H. and Henry S. Sprague, dealers in flour and grain in Providence. Frank concludes he has now found smooth waters and fair sailing. He has well defined matrimonial intentions.

Address: Care of S. S. Sprague & Co., Providence, R. I.

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FRANK ELISHA SPRAGUE

Antecedents — Son of Samuel Sterns Sprague and Esther Pierce Hutchins. Samuel S. Sprague, a wholesale grain dealer, spent his busi- ness life in Providence, but was born in South Killingly, Windham county, Conn., where his father, Elisha Leavens Sprague, was a farmer. Three and perhaps four generations of the family began life on the same farm there. Mrs. Samuel S. Sprague was a daughter of Simon Hutchins, also of Windham county.

Early life — Born in South Killingly, Conn., November 5, 1850, but lived in Providence from 1851 and there prepared for college in a pri- vate school.

College honors, etc. — Delta Kappa, Phi Theta Psi, Psi Upsilon. A first dispute at junior exhibition and also at Commencement.

After career — Having spent most of the year following graduation at various points in the west, he returned to Providence and was employed in manufacturing during the succeeding ten years or more. In 1885, however, he removed to Minneapolis and became engaged in the invest- ment brokerage business, which he still pursues. His letterhead describes him as a "dealer in mortgages, notes, and local securities" at No. 7 South Fifth street. He writes : " My life has moved along in an un- eventful way without drawing from my fellow citizens any particular demonstration favorable or unfavorable. I have had good health, reason- able income for modest wants, and a fairly clear conscience. ' '

Family — Married in Pittsfield, Mass., February 10, 1887, Maria Talcott Lane of that place. Children : A son who died at birth, June 23, 1889; Esther, born March 15, 1892; John Lane, born August 21, 1895.

Address — 7 South Fifth street, Minneapolis, Minn.

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Author: Shepard, Frederick Job, 1850-1934; Yale College (1718-1887). Class of 1873 Subject: Yale College (1718-1887). Class of 1873; Yale College (1718-1887). Class of 1873; Yale University Publisher: [S.l. : s.n. Language: English Digitizing sponsor: MSN Book contributor: Cornell University Library Contributor usage rights: See terms Collection: cornell; americana

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