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         ANDREW O. THOMPSON, a druggist of Columbus Junction, Iowa, was born in Polk County, Iowa, Jan. 21, 1862, and is a son of O. E. and Bertha (Braland) Thompson. His parents were born in Norway, but have been residents of America since childhood, and both are now living in Polk County. Our subject was reared . . .

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. . . on a farm and received his education in the public schools of Des Moines, having attended the High School in that city. When twenty years of age he entered the drug-store of Schmucker & Loper, of Des Moines, continuing with them for two years, and then came to Columbus Junction in March, 1884, securing employment with G. A. Salmon & Co., druggists. He remained with them until November, 1886, and then engaged in business for himself in Des Moines until July 14, 1888, when he bought out the stock of W. F. Hall. He carries a full line of drugs, patent medicines, toilet articles, smokers’ goods and artists’ materials.

On the 18th of April, 1888, at Columbus Junction, Iowa, the marriage of Andrew O. Thompson and Miss Jessie Colton was celebrated. She was born in Union Township, of this county, and is a daughter of Edward Colton. Mr. Thompson is a Knight Templar Mason, a member of Columbus City Lodge No. 107; of Antioch Chapter No. 210, East Des Moines; of Temple Commandery No. 4, of Des Moines; and Mystic Shrine (Elkaher) of Cedar Rapids. Politically, he is a Democrat. Mr. Thompson has had six years’ experience in his business, and is now the owner of a well-stocked and tasty store situated in the Murdock House Block. A gentleman of pleasing address, he is rapidly winning his way to popular favor.