Biography of S. J. Holt
S. J. Holt is the manager of the West Plains Electric Light Company, established in 1889, and is a significant business figure in West Plains. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, he gained experience in the lumber industry before moving to Missouri in 1883. Holt successfully transitioned from general manager roles to owning a planing mill, collaborating with G. M. Fallett. Their enterprise, which includes a milling operation generating about $20,000 annually, employs many and contributes to the local economy. Holt is a Republican and an Odd Fellow, married with six sons.