Sacramento County
Biographies
WILLIAM O.
GUMMERE
WILLIAM O. GUMMERE.--That the day of the common-sense, resourceful and experienced auctioneer, with his tact and his wit, and his desire to do the best for his clients, is not past, nor likely to be in the near future, is shown in the successful career of William O. Gummere, of the well-known firm of Messrs. Leachman & Gummere, proprietors of the popular auction house at 1111 Seventh Street, Sacramento, where they buy and sell everything for the home, and always have a complete stock of valuable articles for retail. Mr. Gummere was born in Union County, Iowa, on March 7, 1884, the son of Alvarado and Orlinza (Miller) Gummere, worthy pioneer folks now living in comfortable retirement at Creston, Iowa.
Having disposed successfully of the work required by the grammar and high school courses, William Gummere accepted employment in a furniture store in Iowa, where he remained until 1905, when he came out to California and settled at Stockton for two years. He then went into San Francisco, where the John Breuner Company were glad to avail themselves of his experience, in their furniture department; and he became their buyer, making trips East, and remained with them until 1915. In that year, he came to Sacramento and established himself in business; but at the end of the year he took charge of the furniture department of the Economy Store, remaining with that concern until June, 1919, when he formed his present partnership with Ord L. Leachman, now senior member of the firm. Mr. Gummere has charge of the store, and much of the business extending over the state.
In national politics preferring the platform of the Republican party, but a non-partisan booster in local issues where it is necessary for citizens and neighbors to stand together, Mr. Gummere is glad to throw off the cares of business, and get away to the unrestrained outdoor life, where he can indulge in fishing.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With
Biographical Sketches, Page 961.
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.