Portrait of Enos Barbeau [1840-1908]. Born in Quebec, Canada he worked in the fur trade. He came to Ottertail City in 1867 and moved to Fergus Falls in 1875. In Fergus Falls he engaged in the manufacture of lime, a business he ran for 25 years.
John Lauritzen came to Fergus Falls in 1887 and was in charge of the construction of the State Hospital and was responsible for many fine brick buildings in Fergus Falls and the surrounding area.
Portrait of John W. Mason [1846-1927]. John Mason was born in La Peer, Michigan. With his parents, he came to Minnesota shortly before the Civil War. He studied law under G. B. Cooley, being admitted to the bar in 1871. He arrived in Fergus Falls on June 7, 1871 and soon became city attorney.
Portrait of J. W. Earl. Mr. Earl was a pioneer implement dealer, member of the firm Earl and Hansen and an active member of the Methodist church. He was also the mayor of Fergus Falls from 1889-1891.
Portrait of Judge Oliver Olson [1851-1924]. Mr. Olson came to Otter Tail County in 1870. He was appointed clerk of the probate court. In 1894 he was elected judge of probate court. Mr. Olson also ran a successful insurance business.