The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 327 EDWARD SHEPPARD. For fifteen years Edward Sheppard has conducted a drug store in Kennewick, which from small beginnings he has developed into a finely appointed modern establishment where can be found a complete assortment of the best drugs and sundry articles such as are generally carried by a store of this kind. He is now numbered among the well-to-do and respected merchants of his city, and as he has always followed the most honorable standards in business, he has built up a large and profitable trade. He was born in Fillmore, Minnesota, September 15, 1861, a son of George and Hannah (Yost) Sheppard, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Pennsylvania, in which state they were married. Subsequently they removed to Wisconsin and in 1857 to Minnesota. The father was a mechanic by trade but when in Minnesota turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, which he followed throughout his active life, passing away at the age of eighty-six years, while his wife attained the age of eighty-four. Edward Sheppard attended school in his native state and after having completed his education turned his attention to the drug business by serving an apprenticeship in a store at Spring Valley, Minnesota, after which he continued as drug clerk for some time. He then decided to embark in business independently and opened a drug store in Spring Valley, which he conducted until 1902 with good success. Perceiving the opportunities of the west, he determined to take advantage of the business chances here and for one year traveled through the states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, looking for a suitable location. On the 3d of November, 1903, he located at Kennewick, where he acquired a small drug store which was owned by a Mr. Hays and had been the first store established here. In 1904 Mr. Sheppard erected a new building and therein he has since conducted business. It is a two-story structure, twenty-five by sixty-five feet, and the store appointments are thoroughly modern and splendidly fitted for the business. Only the best qualities of drugs are carried and all allied articles, such as are generally carried in drug stores, are to be found in this establishment. The prescription department is handled with the greatest of care and all customers are treated with that politeness which assures of their return. It is therefore but natural that Mr. Sheppard enjoys a large custom. His thorough experience and natural business ability have made his business one of the largest within the county and he now derives a gratifying income therefrom. His is the only store in Kennewick that has never changed its name or location or policy, the same upright principles which have guided it from its inception still prevailing today. In 1908 Mr. Sheppard was united in marriage to Miss Viola Kampf, of Minneapolis, who prior to her marriage was one of the able teachers of the Kennewick nigh school. Mrs. Sheppard completed her education at the Universities of Minnesota and Illinois, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts from the latter. She also holds certificates from the College of Pedagogy in both universities, and completed the three year course in the Northwest Bible Training School. To Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard has been born a daughter, Ardice Mae, who is nine years of age. In his political affiliations Mr. Sheppard is a republican and he has the distinction of having served as the first mayor of Kennewick for a term of two years, giving the city a businesslike administration productive of excellent results. He also served for one term as councilman. Fraternally he is connected with the Elks lodge of Austin, Minnesota, and with the Knights of Pythias and Ancient Order of United Workmen. Outside of his drug store and building he is the owner of a valuable irrigated alfalfa ranch, from which he derives an addition to his income. His residence is one of the finest in Benton county and there Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard often entertain their many friends, all of whom are agreed as to their splendid qualities of character and heart. Mr. Sheppard has well earned the reputation of a successful, high principled business man and public-spirited citizen, ever being ready to give of his service or means in order to promote the development and growth of his section and city. ******************************** Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in December 2007 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.