BUSH, Frederick C.

BUSH, WRIGHT

Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 6/8/2009 at 15:33:11

Frederick C. Bush, attorney at law and former court reporter in Mitchell county, Iowa, makes his home in Osage, where he holds a high position in the regard of his fellow townsmen as well as in professional circles. He was born in Garner, Hancock county, Iowa, September 21, 1873, a son of Captain H. H. and Minnie W. (Wright) Bush. The father served during the Civil war in defense of the Union and rose to the rank of captain and was for years one of the leading lawyers of Hancock county.

Frederick C. Bush, reared under the parental roof, began his education in the schools of Garner, Iowa, and later attended the Ames Agricultural College. In 1893 he began court reporting in the twelfth judicial district and occupied the position for ten years. He afterward served as clerk of the court of Hancock county for four years and then again became court reporter in the same district, acting in that capacity under Judge Clyde for five years. He next located permanently in Osage, where he opened a law office, for court reporting had stimulated his interest in the profession, thus leading to his preparation for the bar. He had studied independently, reading broadly in order to familiarize himself with the principles of jurisprudence, for his work as a reporter had made him familiar with the methods of conducting cases before the court. He success­fully passed the required examination, and after removing to Osage entered into partnership with C. H. Spaanum under the firm-style of Bush & Spaanum. This relationship was continued until July, 1914, at which time Mr. Bush entered upon practice independently. A liberal clientage is accorded him and his business is constantly increasing in volume and importance. He is careful to conform his practice to the highest standards of professional ethics and has proven an able minister in the temple of justice. Mr. Bush is a republican in his political affiliations. His undivided efforts and attention are given, however, to his professional duties, and his standing at the bar is a creditable one.

Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1918, Vol. II, page 6.