Theodore T. Jahr

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THEODORE T. JAHR. Among the public
officials of Traill county who are efficient, honora-
ble and highly esteemed, the name of Mr. Jahr,
county treasurer, should be given a foremost place.
He is a gentleman whose interests are with his com-
munity and whose earnest lal)ors for the advance-
ment of Traill county, together with his excellence
of character, have gained him the entire confidence
of those among whom he has made his home for
many years. He is proprietor of a fine farm in
Norway township, and his residence is located in
section 32.

Our subject was born in Freeborn county, Min-
nesota, April 9, 1868, and was the second in a family
of six children born to Troger and Ronong (Ste-
rerson) Jahr, both of whom were natives of Nor-
way, and now reside in Norway township, Traill
county, North Dakota. Four of the children are
now living and reside in Traill county.

Our subject was the eldest son, and with his
parents moved to North Dakota in 1882, shipping
stock and other supplies, and the family located in
Norway township, Traill county, and they farmed in
common for some years. A division of the land
was made in 1891 and our subject then began farm-
ing for himself. He is now the owner of three
hundred and sixty acres of land, which is well lo-
cated and improved, and furnishes a comfortable
home. An artesian well supplies an abundance of
good water, and the' farm is admirably adapted to
general farming. Mr. Jahr took a business course
at Bruflat College, in Portland, North Dakota, from
1888-90, farming during the summer season and at-
tending school during the winter months. He was
elected to his present office as county treasurer in
1898 without opposition.

Our subject was married, in 1896, to Miss Esther
Johnson. .Mrs. Jahr was one of the best-known
educators of Traill county, having taught there
about ten years. Four children have been born to
Mr. and Mrs. Jahr, as follows: Johan C. and one
unnamed (twins), both deceased; Richard T., born
May 22, 1898, and Claudie Marie, born January
21, 1900. Mr. Jahr is a member of the United
Lutheran church. Politically he is a Republican,
but is a popular official regardless of party affilia-
tions. He has served on the township board and
takes an active part in public affairs and is rapidly
gaining influence.