W. F. Cook

    W. F. Cook, Lawrenceburgh, dealer in hardware, stoves, tinware, galvanized cornice, etc., was born in Lawrenceburgh in 1860, and grew to maturity in his native city in whose public schools he was educated. When about fourteen years of age he began learning the tinner's trade, and in this capacity he was employed till 1882, when he assumed charge of the entire business. He carries a full stock valued at $3,000 to $4,000, and has a liberal share of the general patronage in his line. He is a young man of good business qualifications and is bound to succeed.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.