Elmer F. Scott Biography


	This biography appears on pages 235-236 in "History of Dakota 
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				ELMER F. SCOTT. 

	Elmer F. Scott, a druggist of Chamberlain, is one of the well 
known business men of that city, where he has resided for a number of 
years. He is a native of Iowa, born July 18, 1859, a son of Samuel and 
Sarah Scott, both now deceased. The father, who was a contractor, was 
one of the pioneers of Iowa. 

	E. F. Scott acquired his education in the public schools of 
Cherokee, Iowa, and upon starting out upon his business career found a 
position as clerk in a drug store. He worked in that capacity until 
1882, when he came to South Dakota and established a drug store of his 
own, being one of the pioneers in that business in Brule county. When 
he arrived in Chamberlain it was but a little village on the western 
frontier and it required great faith in the future of the west to 
foresee the rapid development that has so changed conditions in Brule 
county and indeed in the whole state of South Dakota. Mr. Scott decided 
to cast in his lot with that of the new town and has remained through 
good times and bad. On the whole however, he has prospered beyond his 
expectations and has seen the little village grow to a thriving town. 
His first store was in a little frame building, sixteen by twenty-four 
feet, but he now occupies a two story brick structure, covering two 
lots, which he built in 1913. He does a large business annually and is 
one of the substantial men of Brule county. 

	In addition to his large and paying business, he owns stock in 
the Whitbeck National Bank of Chamberlain. His natural business ability 
and his long experience as a druggist combine to make him one of the 
leading men in his section of the state in his line and his patronage 
comes flour a wide territory. His financial success is equaled by the 
respect which is accorded him by his fellow citizens, who justly hold 
him in high esteem. 

	In April, 1883, Mr. Scott married Miss Katie Hurley, a daughter 
of William Hurley, of Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Scott have a son, Marc W., who 
is a registered druggist and is associated with his father in the 
conduct of his store. 

	The family are Protestants and are identified with many movements 
that seek the moral advancement of the community Mr. Scott is a 
republican and has served as city clerk and as alderman for six years, 
while for eight years he was a member of the school board. Fraternally 
he is quite well known in the Masonic order, has taken the thirty-
second degree in the Scottish Rite and is also a member of the Mystic 
Shrine. He is also identified with the Elks and the Knights of Pythias.