Sutter-Yuba County Biographies

ARTHUR H. SCOTT

Transcribed by: Kathy Sedler

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            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