Imperial County CA Archives Biographies.....Meagher, William John 1883 - 
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Author: F. C. Farr (editor, 1918)

WILLIAM JOHN MEAGHER.—The progress made in mercantile lines in El Centro has
been brought about by the efforts of men of progressive ideas. W. J. Meagher and
Philip Tull, proprietors of the Valley Tent and Awning Company, have devoted
their best efforts to make this concern one of the leading houses in Imperial
County. Mr. Meagher was born in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, May 5, 1883, a son of
Mr. and Mrs. M. Meagher. His father is deceased and his mother resides in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Mr. Meagher acquired his education in the public schools and
his college education in Madison, Wisconsin. He spent many years in his native
state. The firm was incorporated October 14, 1914. Mr. Hall, previous to its
incorporation, was the originator of the business. It is now conducted on broad
business lines and does a wholesale as well as retail business in Imperial
Valley, and elsewhere. The firm makes a specialty of manufacturing tents,
awnings, cotton sacks and corn bags. They also do expert upholstering and make
new automobile tops. This firm was far-seeing in its plans as it saw the future
possibilities of Imperial Valley and adjacent territory. The result is they have
built up a large business and have been rewarded with success from the start.
Mr. Meagher was married in Los Angeles August 7, 1917, to Miss Lottie M. Barrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Meagher have a host of friends in El Centro. He is president and
manager and Mr. Tull is secretary and treasurer of the Valley Tent and Awning
Company. They are both esteemed by their business associates.

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THE HISTORY
OF
IMPERIAL COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
EDITED BY
F. C. FARR

IN ONE VOLUME
ILLUSTRATED
Published by ELMS AND FRANKS
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 1918

Printed by Taylor & Taylor, San Francisco

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