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A history of the state of Utah from before the pioneer settlements until the end of the 19th century.
Lewis L. Hains, well known as an automobile dealer of Ogden, conducting business under the name of the Ogden Motor Car Company, was born in Perrysville, Indiana, February 24, 1878, a son of Samuel and Rose E. (Drollinger) Hains, who were also natives of the Hoosier state. The father was of English lineage and devoted his life to the occupation of farming, thus providing for the support of his family. He carefully cultivated and improved his fields throughout his entire life and passed away in Indiana in 1891. His widow survives and yet occupies the old home place.
Spending his youthful days under the parental roof, Lewis L. Hains attended the public schools of Perrysville until he completed the high school course as a member of the class of 1895. He made his initial step in the business world as a clerk in a general merchandise store, in which he continued for two years and then went to Topeka, Kansas, where he remained until his removal to Utah. On reaching this state he settled at Sandy, where he spent a year and a half, and later engaged in railway work at Milford and Frisco, Utah, and at Nampa and St. Anthony, Idaho. He was with the Oregon Short Line as station master and operator, devoting the years from 1896 until 1905 to railroad service. He afterward occupied various positions until 1907, when he became connected with Tom Botterill of Salt Lake in the automobile business. He came to Ogden in March, 1915, at which time he established the business that has since been conducted under the name of the Ogden Motor Car Company. He is today a prominent figure in automobile circles and is conducting a large and important business, handling the Hudson, the Essex and the Chevrolet cars, and in connection with his sales department he maintains a splendid service, storage and repair department. He has extensive and well appointed showrooms and has been very successful in the conduct of the various branches of his business, which is located at Nos. 2345 to 2355 Hudson avenue. Moreover, he maintains a wonderful record as a driver of motor cars. He drove in a transcontinental trip and covered the distance in five days, three hours and thirty-one minutes in a Hudson Super Six car. Mr. Hains, because of his long experience in connection with motor interests, is able to speak with authority upon matters relative to the value, durability and upkeep of motor cars and all questions concerning motor transportation.
In 1900 Mr. Hains was married to Miss Sarah Dunn, of Frisco, Utah, a daughter of Joseph W. Dunn, and to them have been born four children: Lewis LeRoy, eighteen years of age; Cleve D., a lad of fifteen; Ben B., twelve years of age; and Rose L., a little maiden of seven summers. Mr. and Mrs. Hains are widely known in Ogden, where they have gained an extensive circle of warm friends during the period of their residence.
Utah Since Statehood: Historical and Biographical. Volume III.
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1878 - 1957 (79 years)
