Sebastian-Lonoke County ArArchives Biographies.....King, Charles F. 1896 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ar/arfiles.html ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robert Sanchez lmu567@gmail.com May 25, 2009, 4:59 am Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922) CHARLES F. KING. The drug business of Huntington finds a worthy representative in Charles F. King, part owner of the Kirkland Drug Store, and he is known as one of the substantial men of the community. Mr. King is a native of Arkansas, his birth having occurred at Lonoke in 1896, and he is a son of Charles and Betty (Bange) King. In the acquirement of an education Charles F. King attended the schools of Little Rock. Upon the completion of his course he engaged in the drug business in Huntington and he has been active in that connection here ever since. He is now part owner of the Kirkland Drug Company, of which Frank Kirkland is the president, operating three drug stores. In April, 1917, Mr. King enlisted for service in the World war, was assigned to the Medical Corps as first-class private and was sent to Camp Pike for his training. He was in active service until the signing of the armistice, when he received his discharge and returned to Huntington and his business interests. Efficient in the administration of his business affairs, Mr. King has a comprehensive grasp of details and is also thoroughly competent in handling large situations involving the solution of intricate problems. Among his business associates he is regarded as conscientious and trustworthy, never stooping to do anything not in accord with the highest standards of business ethics. On June 14, 1921, Mr. King was united in marriage to Miss Cathleen Hudson of England. Mrs. King is prominent in the club and social circles of Huntington and her husband is identified with the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Additional Comments: Citation: Centennial History of Arkansas Volume II Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company 1922 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ar/sebastian/bios/king20nbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/arfiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb