Nelson's Pharmacy


Company Names, addresses, dates:
  Nelson's Pharmacy, Columbia VA

Notes:
Robert Edward "Bobby" Nelson (1896-1967)1 owned a drugstore in Columbia, VA.
The 1920 US Census lists his occupation as "none", but the 1930 US Census lists him as owning a drugstore in Columbia.
His 1942 WWII draft card said he was self-employed, so he still owned the drugstore at that time. His 1967 obituary said he was retired when he passed away.

So from the above information, it seems his store started sometime between 1920 & 1930, and lasted until sometime between 1942-1967. I couldn't find anything to narrow it down any further.


Bottles:

nelson_01 This is an amber 4.7" bottle with a label that says:
label: TINC. IRON CHLORIDE, U.S.P. / ... / NELSON'S PHARMACY / Prescription Druggists / COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA
nelson_02 This is a clear 4" bottle with a label that says:
label: SWEET SPTS. NITRE, U.S.P. / ... / NELSON'S PHARMACY / Prescription Druggists / COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA
nelson_03 This is an aqua, 5.7" BIM bottle with a label that says:
label: SPIRITS OF CAMPHOR, U.S.P./ ETHYL ALCOHOL 85% by VOLUME/ ... / NELSON'S PHARMACY / Prescription Druggists / COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA


1 Find-a-grave entry for Robert Edward Nelson


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This page last updated on July 23, 2022.