W. I. Howland Biography

	This biography appears on page 573 in "History of Minnehaha 
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HOWLAND, W. I., was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, September 14, 1859.  He came 
to the city of Dell Rapids in March, 1883, and engaged in the mercantile 
business until 1895.  At that time he moved to Sioux Falls to assume the duties 
of county auditor. In 1896 he was renominated to that office by acclamation by 
the Republican party, but the fusion of the Democrats and free silver 
Republicans with the Populists defeated him at the election.  He made a good 
official and was deservedly popular with those doing business with the office.  
After retiring from office he engaged in the insurance business at Sioux Falls 
for about one year, and then was appointed internal revenue collector, which 
office he still holds.  Mr. Howland is an enterprising, honest upright citizen.