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From The history of Jasper county, Missouri : including a condensed history of the state, a complete history of Carthage and Joplin, other towns and townships : together with numerous portraits of prominen (1883)
K. M. HALL, dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes. This house was opened in October, 1881, by Mr. K. M. Hall, and is located on the north side of the square, representing one of the largest houses in the Southwest, Mr. Hall is a native of Tennessee. His father, A. R. Hall, a merchant of Clarksville, Tennessee, is a native of Alabama, and brought up his son, R. M. Hall, in the mercantile life. He was educated at Cumberland University, located at Lebanon, Tennessee, graduating in 1874. He remained in business with his father until he came to Carthage, Missouri, in
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