Background
Sprague, Hugh Almeron was born on April 26, 1866 in Orfordville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Edwin Ruthven and Julia Ann (Rice) Sprague.
Sprague, Hugh Almeron was born on April 26, 1866 in Orfordville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Edwin Ruthven and Julia Ann (Rice) Sprague.
Education high school, Broadhead, Wisconsin.
Began as reporter Saint Joseph (Missouri) News, 1891. Editor public Saint Joseph Journal of Commerce, 1892-1895. Advertising manager Saint Joseph News, later Saint Joseph News-Press, 1895-1918, business manager, 1918-1927, public, also vice president The News Corporation, since 1927.
Also public Saint Joseph Gazette, since 1928.
Director Buchanan Hotel Company.
Member Missouri Relief Commission Indiana. Mason, Elk.
Married Elizabeth Quarles, October 10, 1895. Children: Floyd McEwen, Hugh Almeron (deceased), Katherine Elizabeth.