Judd, Charles B. (1857-1908)

JUDD

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Date: 9/23/2019 at 00:22:28

Charles B. Judd
Oct 30, 1857 - Oct 31, 1908

(From the 1891 Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, p.324)
DR. C.B. JUDD of Council Bluffs is perhaps best known abroad by the great success to which he has attained in the manufacture of voltaic and galvanic belts, which from their intrinsic value and remarkable curative properties have attained a wide reputation. DR. JUDD is known at home both for the fact above mentioned and as a successful businessman and enterprising citizen. He was born in Loudon, New Hampshire. He has made his own way in life from early boyhood. He lost his mother when a young lad and left the parental roof when but 9 years of age. He was possessed of a somewhat roving disposition and at the age of 14 years we find him on the Pacific coast struggling to secure a livelihood and also to obtain some knowledge of books, as he even then had an ambition to quality himself for the medical profession. He succeeded by unceasing effort, and in 1875 graduated at the Pacific Medical College. Soon after entering upon the practice of his profession, his health failed and he therefore resolved to give up his practice and resume travel. Going to old Mexico, he was so unfortunate as to lose what capital he had accumulated, and also suffered from an attack of yellow fever. It was there he conceived the idea of manufacturing electric belts for which he has since become so noted. He is quite an inventor, having originated thirteen different devices. He came to Council Bluffs in 1882 and immediately began the manufacture of electric goods. It is safe to say that his electric belts are second to none manufactured. Their use is not confined to our own country, but he also sends many to Europe. He makes four kinds of belts, as well as trusses, etc. DR. JUDD has also an office in Chicago, the location being at 70 Madison Street. He employs about 200 agents to introduce and sell his goods, al of which is manufactured at his work-rooms in Council Bluffs. DR. JUDD is also one of the leading real-estate dealers of this city. The firm in that branch of business being JUDD, WELLS & CO., of which DR. JUDD is president; and he is also president of the Real-estate Exchange and is engaged in many other enterprises. Not less than 200 houses were erected by this firm in 1889. The success to which Dr. JUDD has attained is due to his inherent energy and enterprise. DR. JUDD was married in Council Bluffs to Miss Anna BRYANT of this city.