. Notable men of Washington. McDONAIiD, KICHABD D.—Born >i I i n Iluv-ince of Ontario, Canada. ComrnMj -. I mil < ilu-cation. Moved with family to Independence,la., at the age of 16. Came to Tacoma in 1889,and went into business of shoe merchant at1301 Pacific avenue. Senior member of Mc-Donald Shoe Company, established twenty-twoyears. Vice-president SliuU-Day Company,manufacturers and jobbers mens overalls andgents furnishings. Former president Chamberof Commerce, and the first president TacomaCarnival of Nations. Member Tacoma Com-mercial «, O. E. L„... U^^J!„, W .».


. Notable men of Washington. McDONAIiD, KICHABD D.—Born >i I i n Iluv-ince of Ontario, Canada. ComrnMj -. I mil < ilu-cation. Moved with family to Independence,la., at the age of 16. Came to Tacoma in 1889,and went into business of shoe merchant at1301 Pacific avenue. Senior member of Mc-Donald Shoe Company, established twenty-twoyears. Vice-president SliuU-Day Company,manufacturers and jobbers mens overalls andgents furnishings. Former president Chamberof Commerce, and the first president TacomaCarnival of Nations. Member Tacoma Com-mercial «, O. E. L„... U^^J!„, W .». i-Juuat^d H! common schools and High School of Willmar,Minn. Came West to Tacoma in 1883. Servedas apprentice and journeyinan plumber until1891. Started in plumbing and heating busi-ness in 1891. Business address, 1130 Commercestreet. Served in City Council as Councilmanfrom 1902 to 1904. acting as chairman of lightand water committee for one year. Member ofCommercial Club, Rotary Club and Elks Club.


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