W.E. Foster |
W. E. Foster
The subject of this sketch was born in Clark county, Ohio, Sept.
25, 1860. At the age of 12 entered the drug business with his
uncle at Wilmington, Delaware removing to Woodstown, New Jersey,
in 1875 and to Iowa in 1878, when he clerked for Dr. Dunkle in
his drug store for a couple of years. Buying out the Hoskins
drug store in 1881, he entered into business for himself.
Mr. Foster was a registered pharmacist of New Jersey at the age
of 17; passing examination at Salem in that state, also
registered by examination in Iowa in as built a quite a
successful business in |
Glidden and the most
complete and elegant drug stocks in this part of Iowa.
Has served the town in the capacity of councilman, recorder,
mayor and has been elected three consecutive times as a member
of the board of education, is a member of Philo Lodge. No. 2291
I. O. O. F.: Glidden Lodge No. 27k of P.: Of Haggi Lodge, No.
369 A. F. and A.M. and Cope Stone Chapter, No. 79 R. A. M.
His business location is one of the oldest in Glidden. and has
been occupied by him for 17 years, except for a few months in
1884 when he was compelled to move on account of a disastrous
fire.
~ This sketch transcribed by: Sandra
Carter IAGenWeb volunteer |
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