John W. Powell, M. D. Biography


	This biography appears on page 917 in "History of Dakota 
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				JOHN W. POWELL, M. D. 

	Dr. John W. Powell is a well known physician of Turton and has 
built up a large and lucrative practice. He was born at French Lick 
Springs, Indiana, on the 10th of January, 1875, and is a son of John J. 
and Rebecca (Moore) Powell, who are still residing there. The family is 
of French and German descent and the parents of our subject were among 
the pioneers of the Hoosier state. 

	Dr. Powell acquired his elementary and secondary education at 
French Lick Springs and made further preparation for his life work by 
attending the State University of Indiana at Bloomington. He next 
matriculated in the Kentucky School of Medicine, from which he was 
graduated when twenty-six years of age. He removed to Turton and began 
the practice of his profession, in which he has been markedly 
successful. Although he has a large and representative practice he does 
not confine his attention to that exclusively as he also conducts a 
drug store. 

	Dr. Powell was married at Turton on the 1st of August, 1906, to 
Miss Mary Norton, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Norton, of St. Paul, 
Minnesota. The Doctor is a republican as he believes in the principles 
of that party. His religious faith is that of the Roman Catholic 
church. Fraternally he belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of 
Elks, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Yeomen. Along 
strictly professional lines he is identified with the Aberdeen Medical 
Society. He made thorough preparation for his profession, is constantly 
studying to increase his knowledge and is most conscientious in his 
practice and it is but natural that he has the confidence of both the 
general public and his colleagues. As a citizen he is progressive and 
public spirited and his cooperation has been given to many worthy 
movements.