Luther A. Brewer
BREWER, TAYLOR
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Brewer, Luther Albertus
A.B.; A.M., ΦΡΔ, Class of 1886. Born Dec. 17, 1858, Welsh Run. Principal, Boonsboro, Md., Grammar School, 1883-84; read Law and served as book-keeper in coal office, Cedar Rapids, Ia., 1884-87. With 'Daily Republican', Cedar Rapids, Ia.; city editor, 1887-89; asst. business manager, 1889-93; business manager, 1893-1907; part owner, 1907-13; owner, 1913-22. Oil inspector, State of Iowa, 1893-1917; president, Torch Press, Cedar Rapids, Ia., 1907-30; now retired. Trustee, Gettysburg College, 1903- ; dir., Am. Trust and Savings Bank; delegate to Rep. Nat'l Conv., 1912 and 1916. Author: 'The Fascination of Prints'; 'The Delights of a Hobby'; 'History of Linn Co., Iowa', etc. Editor of special editions of classics; collector of first editions, bindings, and of Leigh Hunt. Married Feb. 3, 1898, Elinore Taylor, Cedar Rapids, Ia. Address: 328 So. Third St., Cedar Rapids, Ia.
~source: The alumni record of Gettysburg College, 1832-1932; Gettysburg, Pa.: Gettysburg College, 1932; Clyde B. Stover & Charles W. Beachem; pg 116-117
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