C. B. Dempster

Dealer in pumps, wind mills and lightning rods, was born in Kane County, Illinois, in 1853.

In 1872, went to Chicago, where he remained until 1878. Came to Beatrice and engaged in business with his brother.

The first year they had $1,000 invested in stack, tools and horses, the sales for the first year being $4,000. The trade has increased to $15,000 for the year 1881.

Mr. D. is agent for the Iron Turbine Wind Mill, and has a large trade in pumps and mills. At the present time, carries a stock of from $3,000 to $4,000 showing what, a young man of enterprise can do in the West.

Was married, November 8, 1876, at Dundee Illinois, to Miss Roy Crichton, of that place.

 History of Nebraska 1882