J. E. Johnson

As printed in 1915

J. E. JOHNSON.

The number of productive industries which have sprung up in Waterloo in the last two or three decades has largely been the means of bringing about the city's rapid and substantial growth, whereby it has become one of the metropolitan centers of the state. In this connection J. E. Johnson is well known as the secretary and treasurer of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company. For fourteen years he has here resided and not only has he won a merited reputation in business circles but has also become a recognized factor in advancing the public good through his indorsement and support of many valuable civic measures.

A native of Nebraska, Mr. Johnson was born in Omaha in 1864 and spent the period of his boyhood and youth there. He supplemented a public-school course by study in Cornell College of Mount Vernon, Iowa, from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He afterward entered Boston University and there won the S. T. D. degree, after which he had a year of special study in sociology in Harvard University. Lie also received the honorary degree of D. D. from Cornell College in June, 1914. He has been a minister in the regular service of the church since 1892. His first charge was at Brockton,

Massacliusetts, after which he was called to Xiantic, Connecticut. He then accepted the pastorate of the First Methodist Episcopal church of this city and yet gives much time and earnest thought to the upbuilding of the cause of Christianity. Fie entered industrial circles when, in November, 1907, he became connected with the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company, of which he is now the secretary and treasurer. He thus has voice in its management and control and his practical opinions are a valuable asset.

In 1895 Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Miss Martha Cadwallader, a daughter of Chester Cadwallader, of Waterloo, and to them have been born two sons and a daughter, Harold E., Paul E. and Alargaret E. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Masonic fraternity and is in hearty sympathy with the beneficent purpose of the craft. His deep interest in the cause of education is manifest in the fact that he is serving on the board of trustees of Cornell College and his humanitarian spirit finds expression in his service as a member of the board of directors of the Associated Charities. He likewise belongs to the Town Criers Club, an organization for the upbuilding of the city and the extension of its Imsiness connections. He is one of the leading residents of Waterloo, active in all projects for the betterment and advancement of the city along material, intellectual, social and moral lines. He has a hand constantly outreaching to aid his fellow travelers on life's journey; he is generous to the needy, sympathetic to those in distress and is constantly teaching by example as well as precept those views of life which recognize the opportunities of the individual and his duties and obligations toward his fellowmen.

As printed in History of Black Hawk County, Iowa, and its people (1915). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.