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Clark Bassett
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Clark Bassett, the owner and operator of the Bassett Drug Store in Sturgeon Bay, has been in the drug business for 50 years. Mr. Bassett began his career in the state of Minnesota in 1898. In those days, a druggist had .... and Clark began in Minnesota and rounded out his five years in Sturgeon Bay, being in the employ of H.A. Stiles, in the building now occupied by the Miller Clothing store.
In the year 1903, Mr. Bassett returned to the University of Minnesota, where he completed his studies.
After his graduation, Mr. Bassett opened a drug store in the Waldo Hotel annex and continued on there until 1917. In 1917, the present site of the Bassett Drug store was enacted and his business was transferred to this bulding, which is modern, well equipped, and efficiently staffed. Mr. Bassett has built up a business for himself, second to none in this locality, and his efficiency, his business integrity, and trustworthiness have continued over his many years here, insuring everyone of excellent care, fully executed and reliable service.
When Mr. Bassett first came to Sturgeon Bay, we remember his baseball career, when he played with Mitch LaPlant, Billy Dago, and Arnold Wagener, Billy Arie, Joe Ferris, Jimmy Splashney, Ed Hogan and the other boys of that era. By his pleasant personality and love of sports and fair play, he endeared himself to the general public.
He belonged to the Twenty Club back in the days when baskets were delivered to the poor in the city, back in the days when people were helped by this wonderful organization to get on their feet, when given a helping hand and none knew where it came from.
Mr. Bassett has always been interested in Sturgeon Bay community affairs, and in the welfare of this community and of the entire county. While he may not have been at the head of these moves, he was always behind them heart and soul.
Mrs. Bassett, formerly Lillian Cochem, of this city, has labored at his side throughout the years of their wedded life and contributed in no small measure to his success and that of their fine family. The Bassetts' oldest child, Robert, is very successful in his brilliant career and at the present time is "Labor Relations Counsel" for the Hearst Publications over their entire holdings in the United States.
Two fine daughters, Mary and Betty, share in the honors due to this fine family. They are both married, Mary residing in Honolulu and Betty at Milwaukee.
Mr. Bassett is a Rotarian and is active in its circles. He finds it advisable to curtail his activities somewhat these last few years, but is active in his flourishing business, in church and home life and has the interest of the community at heart, as always.
Over his entire career in Door County, nothing but good has ever been said of Mr. Bassett and his fine family. He is a citizen Sturgeon Bay is proud of and everyone hopes that his career may continue over many more years.
History of Door County, Wisconsin (1917)
Clark P. Bassett
Commercial activity in Sturgeon Bay finds a worthy representative in Clark P. Bassett, who since 1906 has been proprietor of a drug store in this city. He was born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, July 28, 1881, a son of H.M. and Etta (Melendy) Bassett. The father, who was a physician and surgeon, has now passed away. The family removed to Minnesota during the early boyhood of Clark P. Bassett, who there attended the public schools, and later he became a student in the University of Minnesota, where he pursued a course in pharmacy.
He was there graduated with the class of 1906 and thus became well qualified for his chosen life work. In the meantime, however, he had some experience along that line. He came to Sturgeon Bay in 1900 and secured employment in Styles' drug store. Wishing to supplement his practical experience by thorough scientific training, he then entered the University of Minnesota and following his graduation he returned to Sturgeon Bay and opened his store in 1906. The Bassett drug store has become one of the leading commercial enterprises of the city. His establishment is well appointed and tastefully arranged. He carries a large and complete line of drugs and druggists' sundries and his patronage has become of a substantial character.
In 1907 Mr. Bassett was united in marriage to Miss Lillian Cochem, of Sturgeon Bay, a daughter of Matt and Elizabeth Cochem. They now have two children, Robert and Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and his political endorsement is given to the Democratic party. He has resided here for seventeen years, during which period he has become widely known, and his sterling qualities as well as his business ability have established him high in public regard.
1900 Federal Census of Red Wing City, Goodhue County, Minnesota (14 Jun 1900)
Etta M. Bassett - 48 - F - Jan 1852 - OH-NH-OH - Head
Elmer M. - 26 - M - Sep 1873 - IA-OH-OH - Son - Bookkeeper
Clark P. - 18 - M - Jul 1881 - IA-OH-OH - Son - At School
Robert H. - 15 - M - Jan 1885 - IA-OH-OH - Son - At School
1920 Federal Census of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin (7/8 Jan 1920)
Clark Bassett - 38 - M - IA-OH-OH - Head - Retail Merchant - Druggist
Lilly - 36 - F - WI-GM-GM - Wife
Robert - 8 - M - WI-IA-WI - Son
Betty - 6 - F - WI-IA-WI - Daughter
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