Tipton, Cedar, Iowa, United States"When he reached the age of 21, he bought an interest in a drug store at Tipton, Iowa, which he retained until 1877, when on account of ill-health he was obliged to sell and select a different calling."
Morrison, Whiteside, Illinois, United States"In December, 1881, he came to Morrison, and engaged in the grocery business in company with B. D. Woods." - "In February, 1884, he sold his interest in the grocery business to Henry Meyers, and turned his entire attention to the carriage business..."
"In October, 1882, he formed a partnership with John Clark, for the purpose of manufacturing carriages." - "...carriage business, in which he was interested until he became proprietor of the Revere House, Dec. 16, 1884."
