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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 27, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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THOMAS R. WELCH

	Thomas R. Welch, who is at the head of the Columbia Drug 
Company, which operates a first-class drug store in Northport, is one
of the leading citizens of that thriving town and has made a very 
flattering record in business enterprises.  He is a genial and pro-
gressive man, capable and up to date, and stands exceptionally well in
both business and social circles.
	Thomas R. Welch was born in Batesville, Arkansas, on January
23, 1864, being the son of Thomas and Sarah (Bates) Welch, natives of
Ohio and Batesville, Arkansas, respectively.  They are both deceased.
The mother's father was one of the pioneers in Arkansas and laid out 
the town of Batesville and gave it the name.  He built the first brick 
hotel in the town and it is still standing.  It is known as the Southern
Exchange.  Our subject has one brother, W.B. Welch, who is a druggist 
in Los Angeles, California.  After receiving a good education in the
high school of his native town, Thomas R. entered and graduated from
the Minnesota College of Pharmacy at Minneapolis.  In 1880 he came to 
San Francisco with his mother, taking an interim in his studies.  Later
he returned and completed his course.  After this he came on to Portland,
Oregon, thence went to Spokane, and finally settled in Reardan, whence
he removed to Northport in 1897.  He established a first-class store at
once and has been at the head of a thriving business since.  Mr. Welch's
personality, high sense of honor, and careful and reliable business
methods have won for him, both a good success and hosts of warm friends.
In addition to his store and business, he owns a handsome cottage
residence in Northport, modern and beautifully equipped.  He also has
several residences in Spokane and some vacant property.
	On November 25, 1897, Mr. Welch married Miss Kate Scott, the 
nuptials occurring in Spokane.  Mrs. Welch's parents are Wilson and
Margret (Tingle) Scott, who reside in Spokane.  The father is a mail
clerk on the Couer d'Alene branch of the Northern Pacific.  Mrs. Welch
has three sisters, Mrs. J. Beckett, Mrs. E. Blanchard, Miss Alma, and
one brother, Joseph, who owns and publishes the Couer d'Alene Press in
Couer d'Alene, Idaho.
	Mr. and Mrs. Welch are members of the Presbyterian church and 
are exemplary people.