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J. B. James, of the general mercantile firm of A. M. James, of Sulphur Rock, Ark., was born in the State of Texas, in 1855, but was reared mainly in Randolph County, Ark., whither his parents moved when he was quite young. His rudimentary education was acquired in the common schools, and in 1878 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Anna M. (Robison) Bonner. Possessing keen business foresight, he concluded to embark in the general mercantile business, which he did at O’Kean, in 1881, and remained there some three years, when he closed out his business at that place, and came to Sulphur Rock and opened up his present general mercantile establishment. In 1887 he again engaged in business at O’Kean, and gave it in charge of his stepson, W. F. Bonner, the latter receiving a one-half interest in payment for his services. The style of the firm is James & Bonner. Mr. James has resided at Sulphur Rock for five years, and is doing an exceptionally good business. His stock is valued at about $4,000, and his annual sales amount to $20,000. Besides this possession he owns a business house and lot and a fine residence property. His wife assists him in the store, and deals in general millinery goods, and shows remarkable taste in arranging her stock and in the goods she sends out. She is a highly-educated lady, and received her education in the schools of Alton, Ill. Mrs. James was born and reared in Wheeling, W. Va., and during the Civil War attended school at St. Louis. Her father was a German by descent, and was a tobacco merchant in Wheeling. Mr. James has been postmaster of Sulphur Rock for the past eighteen months, and his step-daughter, Miss Bertie Bonner, is his principal deputy. He is a Democrat, and belongs to the K. & L. of H.