DRAKE, W. E.

DRAKE

Posted By: Administrator
Date: 10/3/2001 at 21:22:31

From the book "The History of Clinton County Iowa" by L. P.
Allen (1879) Pages 669-697
Biographical Sketches of Clinton Residents

W. E. DRAKE, proprietor of the "Chicago Store," Opera House Block; corner Sixth avenue and Second street; dealer in dry goods, trimmings and notions; native of Dutchess Co., N. Y.; upon reaching manhood, he went to Chicago where he was connected with mercantile business for nine years; he came to Clinton in 1877, and engaged in his present business, and is building up a good trade.