YUBA COUNTY Biographies
CHARLES J. BECKER
An initiative spirit has actuated Charles J. Becker throughout his entire career, and has won for him a position of leadership in his chosen field of activity. He is one of Marysville’s successful business men, and has the distinction of being a native son of California. He was born in La Porte, Plumas County, on November 18, 1879, and his parents were Edward and Mary Becker. In the early days the father followed the rush of gold-seekers to California, and was numbered among the pioneer miners of the State.
Charles J. Becker received a public-school education, and after starting out for himself followed the occupation of farming for some time. In 1917 he embarked in the car-washing business in Marysville, being the first to enter that field in this locality; and his trade has steadily grown, being now the largest in its line in the city. He is painstaking and thorough in his work, and is known as a man of his word, never promising what he cannot fulfill.
Mr. Becker was united in marriage to Miss Lena Madrill, a native daughter of California; and together they have a large circle of friends in Marysville. Mr. Becker is identified with the Knights of Security, and his political support is given to the Republican party.
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p. 1269
ARTHUR H. SCOTT
The scientific progress of the age, especially in reference to industrial affairs, is well illustrated in the activities of Arthur H. Scott, the popular electrical contractor of 210 Sutter Street, Yuba City, who is among the most experienced technicians in this part of the State, and operates according to the latest and most approved methods, with the most up-to-date appliances. He was born on a farm in Missouri on December 1, 1889, the son of Albert Madison and Martha (Pawley) Scott, who came as far west as Colorado in 1902, where he was favored with the best of educational advantages. From Colorado the family removed to California in 1912. At Yuba City, Albert M. Scott is employed in the public schools, where he has made an enviable record. Mrs. Scott is also still living, and numbers in her circle many devoted friends.
After completing his studies in Colorado, Arthur H. Scott tried his hand at various occupations before coming here. He had already entered the electrical field; and when he reached California, he knew a deal about that subject. With a brother, F. C. Scott, he engaged in the electrical trade on Plumas Street, Yuba City, for five years. On selling out he went south to Los Angeles, where he remained for some time, and then returned in December, 1922, to engaged in business here as an electrical contractor, as well as in handling electrical supplies. He is now carrying a full line of electrical equipment, and will undertake anything in the way of electrical work. He has wired many fine residences and business buildings, including those of Mr. Straub, Mr. Bryant, and Mr. Schneider; and as Yuba City grows, he is building up an expanding business.
Arthur H. Scott was united in marriage with Miss Bessie Caroline Luther, who was born at Bonner Springs, Kans.; and they have three children: Martha Caroline, Arthur Wayne, and Wilbur Lee. Mr. Scott is a member of the Woodmen of the World and of the Yuba City Commercial Club.
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p. 1269
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