PEASE, Edwin Henry , D. V. S. - 1914

PEASE, DOOLITTLE, WEST

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HISTORY OF
Cherokee County
IOWA
VOLUME II
ILLUSTRATED
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1914
by Thomas McCulla

EDWIN HENRY PEASE, D. V. S.

Dr. Edwin Henry Pease, assistant state veterinarian of Iowa and one of the best known of the younger members of his profession in Cherokee, was born in Racine, Wisconsin, September 13, 1881, a son of E. H. and Sarah (Doo little) Pease, both of whom have passed away.

Dr. Edwin H. Pease acquired his early education in the public schools of Racine and in 1897 moved to North Dakota, where he engaged in farming. He was graduated from the Chicago Veterinary College with the class of 1907 and afterward spent two years at the General Medical School in that city. During this time he was associated with the government inspector of the bureau of ani mal industry, and his duties in this connection brought him in February, 1909, to Sioux City. In 1910 he resigned from the service and came to Cherokee, where he established himself in private practice. He has since secured a large and representative patronage, for he is thoroughly conversant with the underlying principles of his profession and his skill and ability are widely recognized. He was appointed on the i9th of October, 1912, assistant state veterinarian of Iowa, and he has since discharged the duties of this position capably and conscientiously.

Dr. Pease married Miss Cora Mabel West, a daughter of Andrew F. West, of Chicago, Illinois, and both are well known in Cherokee. The Doctor has .gained a high place in his profession and has the esteem and confidence of an extensive circle of friends.