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Born 1855
From History of Green and Jersey counties, Illinois, together with sketches of the towns, villages and township, educational, civil, military, and political history; (1885), Past and present of Greene County, Illinois (1905)
Edward Smith, of the drug firm of E. Smith & Co., was born in Kane, Feb. 3, 1855, and is a son of Alexander H. and Amanda (Robinson) Smith. He has been engaged in the drug business, at Carrollton, since 1871, and has been a memlter of the firm since 1875. He takes an active part in the literary interests of the place, and his religious connection is with the Baptist church. He is a member of the board of education, and in politics is a democrat.
C. P. Clemmons also handles drugs, stationery, etc. The business was established by this gentleman in 1862.
S. A. Vedder, druggist, engaged in business in 1870, as successor to Fry & Armstrong. The trade was established by Vedder & Davis in 1864. In 1868, Hobson & Donaho, became the proprietors. Two years later Fry & Armstrong took charge.
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H. L. Horwitz, dealer in clothing, etc., established the business in 1879.
H. C. Sieverling, dealer in agricultural implements, manufacturer of wagons and plows, and a general blacksmith at Carrollton, Ill., established this business in 1866.
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Stout & Sniilli sell hardware, farm machinery and implements. This business was established by J. H. Stout about the year 1879. In 1885, S. 0. Smith became a member of the firm.
Thomas Scott, dealer in stoves, tinware and fancy goods, commenced business in 1860, on the northeast corner of the square. In 1868, he erected a building on the southeast corner of the public square, and moved his stock thereto. The building is a brick structure, 20x84, and two stories high, built at a cost of $4,500. He carries a finely assorted stock in his line, which will invoice about $3,000.
Sinjpson & Black, dealers in stoves, tinware, established business in 1884.
Jacob Tendick, boot and shoe dealer, engaged in the business in 1879, moving to his present quarters in 1882.
The restaurant, bakery and confectionary of H. T. Eberlein was established by Beatty & Porter, about the year 1879. They conducted it about two years, when they were succeeded by John Plattner, who continued the business until 1881, at which time the present proprietor assumed control.
As printed in History of Green and Jersey counties, Illinois, together with sketches of the towns, villages and township, educational, civil, military, and political history; (1885). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
EDWARD SMITH.
Edward Smith, a native son of Greene county, was born in Ivane, February 3, 1855. and has spent his entire life in this part of the state, maintaining his residence in Carrollton since the age of twelve years. In the paternal line he is a representative of an old family of New Jersey. In that state his grandfather. Dr. E. F. Smith, practiced his profession for many years, his skill and ability winning him more than local prominence. He was also a leader in political circles and served as a member of the state learislature. His son Dr. A. H. Smith also de\oted his energies to the practice of medicine and surgery for a number of years and eventually became a druggist in Carrollton. His maternal grandfather was Dr. Moses Scott, also a practicing physician, who was a member of General Washington's stafT in the Revolutionary war.
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As printed in Past and present of Greene County, Illinois (1905). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
Named in this biography: Samuel Levy (b. 1841) Thomas Scott (b. 1830)
The printed record stops around 1885. We trace your line from there down to you, with every source cited.