B. W. Smith, Attorney at Law, Minneapols MN

This card was posted by a Mr. Hendricks in Fertile MN.

The Hendricks family was present in Fertile, Polk County, MN in the late 19th century, with direct evidence of individuals born in the area around 1890 and references to their involvement in local community life.

Hendricks in Fertile, MN 1890
Leland Laumann Hendricks was born on December 7, 1890, in Fertile, Polk County, MN, showing that the Hendricks family was established in the area at that time.

Wilbert Eugene Hendricks, born in 1887 in Garden Township (adjacent to Fertile), was the son of Henry Christianson Hendricks, confirming the family's presence in surrounding communities.

J. Albert Hendricks appears in business directories and local records, offering services in Fertile, MN in the early 1900s, further indicating sustained community presence.

Activities and Settlements
Members of the Hendricks family were involved in farming and local business, reflecting the economic landscape of Fertile during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The area was experiencing growth due to agriculture, particularly wheat farming and railroad expansion, which helped draw families like the Hendricks to settle and develop land