Biographical Sketch of Ralph Bethurum - Dade County, Missouri

From "History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Candy Grubb (candyg@theofficenet.com)
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RALPH BETHURUM 
	is one of the younger men of the Pend d’Oreille valley and is an 
industrious and capable citizen, whose labors have wrought out good results. 
He dwells about nine miles east from Westbranch on a quarter section that he 
took as government land. The same supports about one million feet of 
excellent saw timber and is a valuable piece of land. Mr. Bethurum took this 
homestead in 1901 and has devoted himself to clearing portions of it. He has 
erected a beautiful residence and has various other improvements in evidence.
	Ralph Bethurum was born in Dade county, Missouri, on January  30, 
1878, the son of Isaac and Margret (Lawson) Bethurum, who are mentioned 
elsewhere in this volume. He was educated in the various places where the 
family lived, as in Dade county, Missouri, Spokane, and other places. He 
continued his studies until he had attained the age of sixteen and then was 
forced, on account of the failure of his eyesight, to abandon further 
training in the schools. From that time until he had attained his majority, 
he continued with his parents and then, as stated above, he took his present 
place.
	Mr. Bethurum is a true blue Republican and is always interested in 
the questions of the day. He is one of the stable young men of the community 
and has the respect and esteem of all.

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