HENRY A. DEWEESE. Among the enterprising men who make their home in Loami township and contribute to its commercial growth by conducting business there, is the gentleman above named who is engaged in the sale of merchandise. He came to the place in 1879 and for some five years conducted a general store for L. H. Coleman. He then with G. L. Allen bought the stock, and by his fair and honorable dealing has secured a large share of the public patronage. His goods are well-selected with a view to meet the wants of the inhabitants of the farming region as well as the dwellers in the town and are tastefully displayed and cheerfully shown visitors to the establishment.

Mr. Deweese is still quite a young man having been born March 22, 1854, near Alexander, Morgan County. His parents Joseph H. and Lyda A. G. Deweese, were born in Kentucky in 1830, and came to this State a number of years ago. The father located in Warren County in 1849, but afterward bought a farm in Morgan County. There his good wife breathed her last in 1856. The husband survived until January 22, 1890, dying in Johnson County, Kan., where he was then residing.

Our subject was educated in the common schools of his native county and learned the trade of a harness maker at Berlin beginning his work in 1870. He remained there three years, then he worked in Springfield six months and then became partner with Robert Ellis at Berlin in a general store, remained there two years, sold his interest to his partner and went to Springfield with L. H. Coleman until 1879. He then came to Loami and as before stated, managed a store for a few years, then became proprietor. He is one of the most enterprising dealers in the village, and his energy is not confined to his personal affairs but leads him to take a part in every movement which promises to advance the prosperity of the citizens and aid in the upbuilding of the town.

October 26th, 1882, the rites of wedlock were celebrated between H. A. Deweese and Miss Maggie Hilton. The bride was born in Loami Township. She is a woman of much intelligence, who looks carefully after the family interests in the management of household affairs, is social and hospitable, and sympathizes in the good works promulgated in the community. One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Deweese, upon whom has been bestowed the name of Louis T. The political allegiance of Mr. Deweese is given to the principles of Democracy. His personal character is such as to win universal esteem and his business career promises fine results in the near future.