Carl A. SMEBY

  Noted events in his life were:

• Biography: History of Fillmore County, MN, 1912, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA. Carl A. Smaby, editor and publisher, was born in Peterson on Christmas day, 1884, son of Andrew and Martha Smaby, who came to America from Norway in the early days of settlement in this county, and located in Peterson. Carl A. was educated in the common schools of the township and learned the printers' trade in Rushford, where he was employed from 1902 until 1909. During the latter year he returned to his home in Peterson and established a weekly paper, known as the "Peterson Herald." Although several had failed in their attempts at starting a Peterson paper, Mr. Smaby was successful and secured a good list of patrons. Being of an energetic temperament and blessed with endless ambition, the subject of this biography has taken an active interest in all movements which have tended toward the advancement and improvement of his town and county. He has been secretary of Peterson Commercial Club and has done good service as justice of the peace. He is both popular and progressive and is recognized as posessing keen business sense and marked ability in his chosen profession. He married Clara Lomen, daughter of Amund Lomen, and two children have come to bless their home: Glen Harold and June Mildred.