From "History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Nancy Grubb (nancyg@theofficenet.com)
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WILLIAM M. DICKSON 
	William W. Dickson. Scarce a decade has passed since the subject 
of this article located in Springdale in the mercantile business,and so 
closely and wisely has he devoted himself to his interests that he is at 
the present time conducting one of the best commerical establishments in 
the Colville valley. He is located in Chewelah,where he has wrought 
incessantly and has manifested such integrity and ability that the people 
have called him to the highest office of the town.
   William M.Dickson was born in Reynolds county,Missouri,on December 1,
1856, the son of Thomas M. and Elizabeth (Chitwood)Dickson natives of 
Tennessee. When young they migrated to Missouri and there remained until 
1883,in which year they removed to Garfield county,Washington. They are 
still living there and are the parents of the following children:Addie 
Gerhardt,Louisa Key,Hiram Joel,Minnie Bishop,Neosha and Rosa. The public 
school contributed the educational training of our subject and when 
twenty-one he came to Garfield county. He took land,later returned to 
Missouri for his bride,and then continued in farming until 1895. As 
mentioned above,he then came to Springdale,and since he has been 
identified with the business interest of the Colville valley.
   The marriage of Mr. Dickson and Miss Mary C.Reed.of Shannon county,
Missouri,was solemnized on April 26,1883. She has two sisters,Sina,deceased,
and Jura Harris. Mr Dickson is an active and well informed Democrat and is
always on hand in the campaigns. He is a member of the school board,was the
first mayor of Chewelah,which position he holds still,and has always been a 
leader in development and progression. He is a member of the A.F.& A.M., of
the M.W.A., of the K.O.T.M., while his wife belongs to the R.N.A. They are
both worthy adherents of the Congregational church, and among the people
of the valley they are highly esteemed and are the recipients of confidence
and good will.
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