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FRITH, Eugene E.
FRITH, Eugene E. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 5, 1859--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 19, 1923). The son of Thomas E. FRITH and Amelia (Borden) Frith, Eugene attended the public schools in Dubuque. He was first employed at PEASLEE & COMPANY, but soon joined his father and uncle with the FRITH RENDERING WORKS also known as the Frith Fertilizer Works. (1) He eventually purchased both his father's and uncle's interests in the company and operate it himself. (2)
Until 1906 Frither operated on the fertilizer plant. In that year, he purchased the slaughter house belonging to the DUBUQUE BUTCHERS' ASSOCIATION. This became FRITH'S UNION SLAUGHTER HOUSE. By-products of the plant were sent to his rendering company. (3)
For twenty-six years, Frith represented the Fifth Ward on the Dubuque City Council. He was also a past president of the Rendering Association of Iowa and a past grand noble of the I. O. O. F. (4)
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Source:
1. Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911, p. 737
2. "E. E. Frith," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, January 27, 1922, p. 12
3. Ibid.
4. "E. E. Frith, Former Alderman is Dead," Telegraph Herald, Nov. 19, 1923
"E. T. Frith." Citizens Historical Association of Indianapolis, Jan. 27, 1940, Vertical Files, Carnegie-Stout Public Library