YUBA COUNTY Biographies
FRANK MILTON LIPP
Possessing the spirit of enterprise and the ability to convert opportunities into tangible assets, Frank Milton Lipp has made continuous progress toward the goal of success; and as senior partner in a large undertaking establishment, he ranks with the prominent business men of Marysville. He is a native son of California, and was born in Wheatland, September 7, 1880, of the marriage of Albert Powell Lipp and Sadie T. McCullough, also natives of California and members of old pioneer families. The mother was born in Yuba County, and her father was a mason by trade; while the paternal grandfather, W. P. Lipp, a native of Virginia, was one of the early miners who were lured to the State by the discovery of gold.
In the acquirement of an education, Frank M. Lipp attended the grammar and high schools of Marysville and also completed a course in the business college in that city. His initial experience along commercial lines was obtained in his father’s grocery store; and after the latter withdrew from the business Mr. Lipp and his brother continued in the same line of activity, later selling out to Galligan Brothers. In September, 1908, Frank M. Lipp associated himself with Kelly Brothers, undertakers and embalmers, and on January 1, 1923, took over the business, which is now operated by the firm of Lipp & Sullivan, although the original name has been retained. Mr. Lipp is an astute, far-sighted business man, and is bending his efforts toward the expansion of the enterprise, with the view of placing it not only in line with, but rather in the lead of, similar enterprises in this locality. He is a licensed embalmer, and a member of the California State Funeral Directors’ Association and the National Funeral Directors’ Association.
Mr. Lipp married Miss Mattie J. Meyer, a native of Marysville and a daughter of Andrew F. and Clara Meyer, the former a pioneer tailor of the town. Mr. Lipp casts his ballot in favor of the candidates of the Democratic party. Fraternally, he is identified with Marysville Lodge No. 783, B.P.O.E., and with the Loyal Order of Moose. He belongs to the Lions Club, and finds recreation in hunting, being fond of outdoor life. Whatever touches the advancement and improvement of his community is to him a matter of deep concern, and his many admirable traits of character have won for him the respect and esteem of all with whom he has been brought in contact.
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p. 972
GEORGE F. HERZOG
A residence of thirty-eight years in Marysville has brought to George F. Herzog a wide acquaintance; and his standing as a citizen is indicated by the fact that he has been chosen to fill the office of justice of the peace, of which he is the present incumbent. He was born in Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, June 21, 1871, a son of Frank J. and Angeline (Gerwin) Herzog, who became the parents of six children. George F. Herzog was the only son in the family. He lost his mother when he was fourteen years of age. In 1884 the father came with his children to Fresno, Cal., and a year later arrived in Marysville. He secured the position of cutter in the tailoring establishment of Holland & Lombard, and at the end of two years embarked in business on his own account near the Rideout block, remaining at that location until 1921, when he removed to D Street. He has since disposed of the business and is now living retired, having reached the age of eighty-two years.
After completing his grammar-school course, George F. Herzog spent a year as a high-school student and then secured employment in a tailor shop. For twenty years he was connected with that line of business. In 1906 he was called to public office, being elected councilman of Marysville from the first ward, in which capacity he served for two years. After severing his connection with tailoring interests, he entered the real estate and insurance office of Frank Aaron. On August 29, 1906, he established a business of his own, opening a cigar store at No. 226 D Street. On October 18, 1922, he was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of J. M. Morrissey, justice of the peace of Marysville Township, who had died nine days previously; and he has since been retained in that office, having been elected for a four-year term at both the primary and the general election in the fall of 1922. He discharges the duties of his office with efficiency, rendering decisions which are strictly fair and impartial. Both Mr. Herzog and his father have realty holdings in Marysville, and the former is also financially interested in the Sutter-Butte Oil Company.
On April 14, 1895, Mr. Herzog was married to Miss Marie Elizabeth Strief, a native of Marysville, whose brother is serving as county clerk of Yuba County; and four children have been born of this union; Alixe, a Sister in the Convent of Notre Dame at San Jose; Guinevere, the wife of Robert Lee Davis, of San Francisco; and Franklin and Katherine, both high-school students.
Mr. Herzog is a talented musician, and during the period from 1888 until 1919 was a member of the local band and orchestra. His loyalty and patriotism are unquestioned; and in recognition of his services in promoting the Liberty Loan campaign, he was awarded a medal by the government. He gives his political support to the Republican party and is deeply interested in all matters of public moment. His fraternal relations are with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Woodmen of the World and the Foresters of America; and of the last-named organization he served as secretary for twenty-two years. He is an enterprising and capable business man and a public-spirited and progressive citizen, and brings to his various duties in life a broad mind and a keen insight which are the basis of his success.
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p. 975
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