He also engaged in the raising of Hereford cattle.
The white faced red Hereford cattle of Ellis' tenure are gone.
Hugh did his own farming and raised Hereford cattle.
He raised Hereford cattle and a few horses.
The ranch continues to be operated as a working Hereford cattle ranch.
From 1896 to 1906, he managed a power company, speculated in land, and became one of the state's most renowned Hereford cattle breeders.
During the 1880s Hereford cattle were imported and other breeds followed.
People are looking for tastier beef and that comes from the Hereford cattle.
And there was enough interest in the sale to prove that home grown Hereford cattle are well able to beat off competition from abroad.
We had all this practice ground out there - just cornfields and Hereford cattle - acres of space to hit balls.