A.A. was born in kilborn (Wisconsin Dells), Wisconsin. He was reared on a farm in that state and early learned the trade of stationary engineer, a handicraft which he followed continuously until 1889. In that year he moved to Spokanecame to Spokane where he worked as a stationary engineer until he, in company with Mr. James Tyra, established the Washington Steam Laundry. They were among the most energetic and progressive men in the laundry business in Spokane, and also established agencies in numerous outside towns far and near. They did a very large business and provided jobs for about forty employees. Alonzo was also a heavy shareholder in several mines in the vicinity, but was interested principally in the Sunnyside Group Gold Mining & Milling Company, of which he was vice-president and later a trustee. Fraternally, was affiliated with the K. P. order, being a member also of the Uniform Rank and all the auxiliaries. He also belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America.
A.A. was born in kilborn (Wisconsin Dells), Wisconsin. He was reared on a farm in that state and early learned the trade of stationary engineer, a handicraft which he followed continuously until 1889. In that year he moved to Spokanecame to Spokane where he worked as a stationary engineer until he, in company with Mr. James Tyra, established the Washington Steam Laundry. They were among the most energetic and progressive men in the laundry business in Spokane, and also established agencies in numerous outside towns far and near. They did a very large business and provided jobs for about forty employees. Alonzo was also a heavy shareholder in several mines in the vicinity, but was interested principally in the Sunnyside Group Gold Mining & Milling Company, of which he was vice-president and later a trustee. Fraternally, was affiliated with the K. P. order, being a member also of the Uniform Rank and all the auxiliaries. He also belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America.
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