Hazelton, William W. 1882 – 1953

HAZELTON, WEATHERBY, FIELD

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WILLIAM W. HAZELTON.

William W. Hazelton is a native of Calmar, Iowa, and one of whose success the city may well be proud, for although young in years he has attained a prominent position, having been since 1908 owner of the only drug store here. The establishment is conducted along up-to-date and modern lines, resembling in all its appointments a metropolitan store, and, as he gives particular attention to the prescription department, so that errors are practically precluded, enjoys a profitable and extensive patronage, which extends far beyond the town into the country. He was born November 27, 1882, a son of T. W. and Anna (Weatherby) Hazelton, the father a native of Vermont and the mother of Canada. T. W. Hazelton is a pioneer of Winneshiek county, coming here in the early days of its history, and early in his career was a locomotive engineer, engaging upon his arrival here for service with Green Brothers, who owned a road which is now part of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. He began his railroading in New York, where for many years he ran a locomotive, but, after engaging here in the same work for some time, gave up work on the engine and accepted the position of foreman of the roundhouse at Calmar, being so employed for twenty years. He then resigned, having a fair competence which he had obtained through thrift and industry and resided in Calmar, enjoying a well earned rest until his death, which occurred May 30, 1910, when he had reached the age of eighty-eight years. Moreover, he distinguished himself as a soldier in the Civil war, enlisting at Elgin, this state, in Company D of the Twenty-first Iowa Volunteers, serving throughout the entire period of the conflict. He was injured in battle and spent several months in a hospital, enduring much for the sake of his country and the principles of the Union. The mother is still living in Calmar at the age of seventy, highly respected and esteemed by all who know her.

William W. Hazelton was reared and educated in Calmar, there attending the public schools. Upon the completion of his studies he accepted work in a drug store at Lake Park, Iowa, remaining for three years and becoming acquainted with the methods of operation and the goods handled. He then entered Highland Park College at Des Moines, taking a course in pharmacy, and passed the state board examination in 1904, subsequently proceeding to Dubuque, this state, where he was connected with the drug business for one year. In 1908 he returned to Calmar, purchasing the stock of P. A. Peterson, and has conducted the only drug store in Calmar ever since. He carries only the best quality of goods, including such sundries as are usually handled in an establishment of this kind. As the years have passed he has built up an extensive patronage and his financial returns are increasing from year to year.

In August, 1910, Mr. Hazelton was united in marriage to Miss Orlina Field, a daughter of Charles Field. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hazelton are widely and favorably known in Calmar and prominent in its younger social set. Politically Mr. Hazelton is independent, giving his support to measures or candidates irrespective of party affiliations, considering merit alone. Both he and his wife affiliate with the Methodist Episcopal church, in the work of which they are actively interested. A young man of progressive policy, he has built up a business which not only brings him personal prosperity but is a valuable asset in the commercial life of his city. All measures undertaken to benefit the public along material, moral or intellectual lines find in him a warm supporter, the spirit of loyalty to his native town being strongly pronounced in him, always urging him on to be in the front rank with those who promote movements for the general betterment and advancement.

Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913

Calmar City Cemetery gravestone
 

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