- FRED W. COON, an enterprising and leading business man of
Edgerton, Wis., is the editor of
- the Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter. That journal was established
as the Edgerton Independent in December, 1874, by W. F. and F.
E. TOUSLEY, who continued their connection for about one year,
when the latter retired and W. F. TOUSLEY continued its publication
alone until his death which occurred in 1881. The paper assumed
it present title in 1878. After the death of Mr. TOUSLEY, it
was conducted under the management of the administrator of the
estate, until it was purchased by Mr. COON on the 1st day of
July, 1882. The paper is independent in politics, and as its
name implies, is devoted largely to the tobacco interests of
Wisconsin. The success to which the paper has attained since
it came into the possession of Mr. COON, is indicated by the
fact that during this time its circulation has increased from
800 to 2500 copies. The Reporter is a handsome sheet, ably conducted,
and is of great value to the tobacco growers and dealers of the
State. The editor is a practical newspaper man, having had many
years' experience in the business, and is well deserving of a
liberal patronage.
- Mr. COON is a native of Dane County, Wis., his birth occurring
on the 14th day of June, 1850.
- He was reared to manhood, gaining his education at Albion
Academy, and at the State university, from which he graduated
in 1873. In August, 1874, he removed to Oconomowoc, Waukesha
County, and began the publication of the Oconomowoc Local of
that city, in company with A. C. MACORIE for one year, and continued
his connection with that paper until 1883, about a year after
purchasing his present paper, when the property was sold. Mr.
COON is a public spirited and progressive man, who takes an active
interest in the welfare of the community, and is held in high
respect by all who know him.
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- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 920-921.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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