He began teaching school when nineteen years of age and became superintendent of schools for Thomas County 1894-1898. He was owner and editor of the Colby Free Press from 1897 to 1919.
He started educating at school when nineteen years old and went on to become the head of schools for Thomas County from 1894 to 1898. He was also the proprietor and editor of the Colby Free Press from 1897 to 1919.