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SCOTT, James R.
SCOTT, James R. (Catskill, NY, Dec. 23, 1828--Dubuque, Ia, January 22, 1899). Originally a moulder at ROUSE, DEAN AND COMPANY Scott joined the Daily Herald in 1857 when it was published by Joseph B. DORR. Working under subsequent publishers, his duties included collector, commercial editor and superintendent of the city circulation. During the CIVIL WAR, he wrote the mail and gathered local news stories. In the evenings he read his own proofs and did part of the night work remaining until midnight.
Other than being so punctual it was said watches could be set by his arrival at 9:00 a.m., he had the habit of collecting the mail from the post office three times a day. He did this for forty-two years in all weather even after mail carriers were introduced into service in the community.
Upon his death, a meeting was held in the newspaper officers of those who wished to eulogize him. Those in attendance included Mayor Christopher H. BERG, D. D. W. CARVER, Patrick J. QUIGLEY, and Lawrence M. GONNER.
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Source:
1. "Death of James R. Scott," The Dubuque Herald, January 24, 1899, p. 8