s/Henry Arnold & Catherine Boche Krapp
Frank F. Krapp.—In all parts of the United States are men who are prominent in their communities, who have reached their positions of eminence through long years of laborious effort, filled with stubborn obstacles which have been overcome by sheer grit. Numerous among this worthy class are those citizens who were born under another flag and who have come to America in the hope of finding free opportunity and an equal chance with all others. All of us know many such men, some more conspicuous than others, but all deserving of the highest honor and praise. One of these men is Frank F. Krapp, who for years has lived in Richmond township where he has been remarkably successful in his vocation as a farmer and stockman. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany, March 26, 1861, . His parents were Arnold A. and Catharine (Boche) Krapp. The father was born in Germany in 1810 and farmed until the year of his death, 1867. The mother was born in 1820 and died in 1865. To this union eight children were born, five of whom are living.
Frank F. Krapp attended school in his native land and worked there until 1890, when he sailed for America and came directly to Nemaha county, Kansas. He brought one thousand dollars with him as capital, but as he was new in this country and was unfamiliar with conditions here, he wisely worked out as a farm hand for several months while he was acquainting himself with the prospects and the conditions in Nemaha county. At the end of eight months he had formulated his ideas about property values and was ready to consider buying a farm. After careful investigation he bought 240 acres in Richmond township, which proved to be an excellent investment. It rapidly increased in value and in 1902 he sold it at a higher figure than was paid for it originally. He then bought the farm of four hundred acres which he now owns. It is located three-quarters of a mile east of Seneca, Kans., and is one of the most attractive places in the township. He built one of the finest modern houses in the county and it is equipped with all the modern conveniences which are regarded as so essential to comfort in the modern farmhouse. The house is painted yellow and is set in a spacious yard which is dotted with evergreen trees which give a most pleasing effect. The farm yard is extensive and is equipped with large barns, silo, and all other modern improvements. Mr. Krapp makes it his policy not to spare expense when labor-saving machinery or appliances can be installed. The watchword of his place is efficiency and he takes as much care to eliminate out-worn methods of doing things as the manager of a large business house does. In addition to his farming, Mr. Krapp is also an extensive stock raiser. He is a breeder of fine Shorthorn cattle and is now feeding 140 head of hogs. These activities are an important addition to the work of the farm and Mr. Krapp has installed modern equipment for the handling of this feeding.
In 1891 he was married to Lizzie Kramer, who was born July 23, 1872, in Oldenburg, Germany, but who left there in 1888 with her parents, John Henry and Bernardine (Arling) Kramer. Eight children have been born to this happy union: Mrs. Polly Boeding, Richmond township; Joseph, living at home; Theodora, Sister Alphonsina, in convent at Atchison, Kans.; Alphonso, student at St. Benedict's College, Atchison, Kans.; Lawrence, Mary, Rosa, and Aloysius, living with their parents.
Mr. Krapp is a believer in the Catholic faith and is highly respected in his neighborhood for his upright and honorable life. He is a Democratic voter and takes an active part in the public life of Richmond township. He also belongs to the Farmers' Union, in which he is an influential member.
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Frank F. Krapp.—In all parts of the United States are men who are prominent in their communities, who have reached their positions of eminence through long years of laborious effort, filled with stubborn obstacles which have been overcome by sheer grit. Numerous among this worthy class are those citizens who were born under another flag and who have come to America in the hope of finding free opportunity and an equal chance with all others. All of us know many such men, some more conspicuous than others, but all deserving of the highest honor and praise. One of these men is Frank F. Krapp, who for years has lived in Richmond township where he has been remarkably successful in his vocation as a farmer and stockman. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany, March 26, 1861, . His parents were Arnold A. and Catharine (Boche) Krapp. The father was born in Germany in 1810 and farmed until the year of his death, 1867. The mother was born in 1820 and died in 1865. To this union eight children were born, five of whom are living.
Frank F. Krapp attended school in his native land and worked there until 1890, when he sailed for America and came directly to Nemaha county, Kansas. He brought one thousand dollars with him as capital, but as he was new in this country and was unfamiliar with conditions here, he wisely worked out as a farm hand for several months while he was acquainting himself with the prospects and the conditions in Nemaha county. At the end of eight months he had formulated his ideas about property values and was ready to consider buying a farm. After careful investigation he bought 240 acres in Richmond township, which proved to be an excellent investment. It rapidly increased in value and in 1902 he sold it at a higher figure than was paid for it originally. He then bought the farm of four hundred acres which he now owns. It is located three-quarters of a mile east of Seneca, Kans., and is one of the most attractive places in the township. He built one of the finest modern houses in the county and it is equipped with all the modern conveniences which are regarded as so essential to comfort in the modern farmhouse. The house is painted yellow and is set in a spacious yard which is dotted with evergreen trees which give a most pleasing effect. The farm yard is extensive and is equipped with large barns, silo, and all other modern improvements. Mr. Krapp makes it his policy not to spare expense when labor-saving machinery or appliances can be installed. The watchword of his place is efficiency and he takes as much care to eliminate out-worn methods of doing things as the manager of a large business house does. In addition to his farming, Mr. Krapp is also an extensive stock raiser. He is a breeder of fine Shorthorn cattle and is now feeding 140 head of hogs. These activities are an important addition to the work of the farm and Mr. Krapp has installed modern equipment for the handling of this feeding.
In 1891 he was married to Lizzie Kramer, who was born July 23, 1872, in Oldenburg, Germany, but who left there in 1888 with her parents, John Henry and Bernardine (Arling) Kramer. Eight children have been born to this happy union: Mrs. Polly Boeding, Richmond township; Joseph, living at home; Theodora, Sister Alphonsina, in convent at Atchison, Kans.; Alphonso, student at St. Benedict's College, Atchison, Kans.; Lawrence, Mary, Rosa, and Aloysius, living with their parents.
Mr. Krapp is a believer in the Catholic faith and is highly respected in his neighborhood for his upright and honorable life. He is a Democratic voter and takes an active part in the public life of Richmond township. He also belongs to the Farmers' Union, in which he is an influential member.
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s/Henry Arnold & Catherine Boche Krapp
Frank F. Krapp.—In all parts of the United States are men who are prominent in their communities, who have reached their positions of eminence through long years of laborious effort, filled with stubborn obstacles which have been overcome by sheer grit. Numerous among this worthy class are those citizens who were born under another flag and who have come to America in the hope of finding free opportunity and an equal chance with all others. All of us know many such men, some more conspicuous than others, but all deserving of the highest honor and praise. One of these men is Frank F. Krapp, who for years has lived in Richmond township where he has been remarkably successful in his vocation as a farmer and stockman. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany, March 26, 1861, . His parents were Arnold A. and Catharine (Boche) Krapp. The father was born in Germany in 1810 and farmed until the year of his death, 1867. The mother was born in 1820 and died in 1865. To this union eight children were born, five of whom are living.
Frank F. Krapp attended school in his native land and worked there until 1890, when he sailed for America and came directly to Nemaha county, Kansas. He brought one thousand dollars with him as capital, but as he was new in this country and was unfamiliar with conditions here, he wisely worked out as a farm hand for several months while he was acquainting himself with the prospects and the conditions in Nemaha county. At the end of eight months he had formulated his ideas about property values and was ready to consider buying a farm. After careful investigation he bought 240 acres in Richmond township, which proved to be an excellent investment. It rapidly increased in value and in 1902 he sold it at a higher figure than was paid for it originally. He then bought the farm of four hundred acres which he now owns. It is located three-quarters of a mile east of Seneca, Kans., and is one of the most attractive places in the township. He built one of the finest modern houses in the county and it is equipped with all the modern conveniences which are regarded as so essential to comfort in the modern farmhouse. The house is painted yellow and is set in a spacious yard which is dotted with evergreen trees which give a most pleasing effect. The farm yard is extensive and is equipped with large barns, silo, and all other modern improvements. Mr. Krapp makes it his policy not to spare expense when labor-saving machinery or appliances can be installed. The watchword of his place is efficiency and he takes as much care to eliminate out-worn methods of doing things as the manager of a large business house does. In addition to his farming, Mr. Krapp is also an extensive stock raiser. He is a breeder of fine Shorthorn cattle and is now feeding 140 head of hogs. These activities are an important addition to the work of the farm and Mr. Krapp has installed modern equipment for the handling of this feeding.
In 1891 he was married to Lizzie Kramer, who was born July 23, 1872, in Oldenburg, Germany, but who left there in 1888 with her parents, John Henry and Bernardine (Arling) Kramer. Eight children have been born to this happy union: Mrs. Polly Boeding, Richmond township; Joseph, living at home; Theodora, Sister Alphonsina, in convent at Atchison, Kans.; Alphonso, student at St. Benedict's College, Atchison, Kans.; Lawrence, Mary, Rosa, and Aloysius, living with their parents.
Mr. Krapp is a believer in the Catholic faith and is highly respected in his neighborhood for his upright and honorable life. He is a Democratic voter and takes an active part in the public life of Richmond township. He also belongs to the Farmers' Union, in which he is an influential member.
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Frank F. Krapp.—In all parts of the United States are men who are prominent in their communities, who have reached their positions of eminence through long years of laborious effort, filled with stubborn obstacles which have been overcome by sheer grit. Numerous among this worthy class are those citizens who were born under another flag and who have come to America in the hope of finding free opportunity and an equal chance with all others. All of us know many such men, some more conspicuous than others, but all deserving of the highest honor and praise. One of these men is Frank F. Krapp, who for years has lived in Richmond township where he has been remarkably successful in his vocation as a farmer and stockman. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany, March 26, 1861, . His parents were Arnold A. and Catharine (Boche) Krapp. The father was born in Germany in 1810 and farmed until the year of his death, 1867. The mother was born in 1820 and died in 1865. To this union eight children were born, five of whom are living.
Frank F. Krapp attended school in his native land and worked there until 1890, when he sailed for America and came directly to Nemaha county, Kansas. He brought one thousand dollars with him as capital, but as he was new in this country and was unfamiliar with conditions here, he wisely worked out as a farm hand for several months while he was acquainting himself with the prospects and the conditions in Nemaha county. At the end of eight months he had formulated his ideas about property values and was ready to consider buying a farm. After careful investigation he bought 240 acres in Richmond township, which proved to be an excellent investment. It rapidly increased in value and in 1902 he sold it at a higher figure than was paid for it originally. He then bought the farm of four hundred acres which he now owns. It is located three-quarters of a mile east of Seneca, Kans., and is one of the most attractive places in the township. He built one of the finest modern houses in the county and it is equipped with all the modern conveniences which are regarded as so essential to comfort in the modern farmhouse. The house is painted yellow and is set in a spacious yard which is dotted with evergreen trees which give a most pleasing effect. The farm yard is extensive and is equipped with large barns, silo, and all other modern improvements. Mr. Krapp makes it his policy not to spare expense when labor-saving machinery or appliances can be installed. The watchword of his place is efficiency and he takes as much care to eliminate out-worn methods of doing things as the manager of a large business house does. In addition to his farming, Mr. Krapp is also an extensive stock raiser. He is a breeder of fine Shorthorn cattle and is now feeding 140 head of hogs. These activities are an important addition to the work of the farm and Mr. Krapp has installed modern equipment for the handling of this feeding.
In 1891 he was married to Lizzie Kramer, who was born July 23, 1872, in Oldenburg, Germany, but who left there in 1888 with her parents, John Henry and Bernardine (Arling) Kramer. Eight children have been born to this happy union: Mrs. Polly Boeding, Richmond township; Joseph, living at home; Theodora, Sister Alphonsina, in convent at Atchison, Kans.; Alphonso, student at St. Benedict's College, Atchison, Kans.; Lawrence, Mary, Rosa, and Aloysius, living with their parents.
Mr. Krapp is a believer in the Catholic faith and is highly respected in his neighborhood for his upright and honorable life. He is a Democratic voter and takes an active part in the public life of Richmond township. He also belongs to the Farmers' Union, in which he is an influential member.
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