Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
THE KNOX. EXPRESS co.
GREAT BUSINESS A GROWTH
FROM ONE WAGON.
Story of the Corporation and It's Well
Known Oficers-The His
toric Knox Fire.

In 1854 the late Mr.. George w. Knox,
then In the employ Of what is now the
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington
railroad, established in this city a local
express under the title of Excelsior EX-
press" commencing business with a single
horse and wagon. Having faith in the
future greatness of this city, Mr. Knox re-
signed his position with the railroad COM
pany to give the express business his en-
tire attention and personal supervision, and
changed the name of his company, giving
1t the well-known title Of the Knox Elk
press Company.
Mr.. Knox's energy, capacity and efforts
were rewarded by the steady expansion Of
his business along substantial lines, which
has continued up to the present time. He
died in 1892 leaving prosperous transpor-
tation company part of his heritage. Mr..
Knox was born in the state of Maine in
1899. and in his early life was employed by
the Fitchburg Railroad Company He went
to Iowa in 1854, and returning east in 1853
was employed by the old Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore railway. He en-
| joy ed the distinction Of being in charge of
the train which SO successfully brought
President Lincoln to Washington in 1861.
Shortly after the death of Mr.. Knox the
entire plant, B street was consumed by
| fire, which completely destroyed four large
buildings and about 100 horses and 100
| wagons. Notwithstanding this serious loss
the business was carried on by his success
sors with their customary pluck and per-
sistence without the interruption Of even
an hour.
Since the commencement Of its career the
company has carried on a general hauling
and storage business, being equipped with
the most modern vehicles, tools and appli-
ances for light or heavy hauling. 1t has
hauled and erected the heavy machinery
| in many of the large power plants, and has
otherwise been an important factor in the
advancement of progressive Washington.
The company incorporated under it's
existing name. George w. Knox Express
Company, in 1894. Its present officers are:
w. S. Knox, president; G. v. Knox, vice
president; ]. o. Knox, treasurer, and M K.
Linn, secretary.
Mr.. w. S. Knox. the president is a son
of the founder. He was born in Vermont
and received his education at Swarthmore
College, Pennsylvania. He is man of
capacity, uprightness and energy, and has
been in the company's service since 1881.
Mr.. w. s. Knox was its general manager
| in 1892, and president and general manager
since 1894. He is a director of the Citi-
Zens National Bank, and was one of the
organizers and president for two years of
the Business Mems Association. During
his first term he was chairman of the exec
utive committee of the great peace jubilee
celebration. He also served as chairman
of committees in the last two presidential
inaugurations and the recent G. A R. en-
campment and has taken part in every pub
lie movement for the upbuilding of Wash
ington.
MI. " hUCA. vice pleSiueHt VI tue coii-
pany is another son of its founder He was
educated in the public schools of Washing
ton and has been identified with the bust
ness since 1881, serving as vice president
since its Incorporation
Mr.. j. o. Knox, the treasurer, is
brother of the founder and has been fdenti-
fed with the business since the latter six
ties. Hell has been treasurer since the COM
pany was Incorporated The secretary has
served since 1898. All the members of this
corporation are noted for their business in
tegrity, promptness and fair dealing with
ALL
Since 1877 this company has. In connec-
ton with the Baltimore Transfer Company.
been conducting the Washington Fast
Freight Line between the cities of Wash
ington and Baltimore. Since 1852 it has
been the official delivery agents OF the
great Pennsylvania railroad system. as
well as of the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company since last February.