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William C. Yoes, son of Jacob Yoes [see sketch], and his business manager at Chester, Ark., was born September 25, 1859, near Winslow, Washington County, Ark. He received a rudimentary education at the common schools of the county and then spent a term at the Arkansas Industrial University. When about fifteen years of age he entered his father’s store as salesman, and has been in the mercantile business ever since. His father had charge of the Mountainburg House, and William clerked for him until the spring of 1881, when he was sent with a stock of goods to Winslow, and he continued in this business until August, 1887, since which time he has occupied the position he now holds. September 14, 1884, he wedded Miss E. Frances Beakley, a native of this county. Mrs. Yoes is a member of the Methodist Church, and the mother of the following three children: Bertie C., John D. (deceased) and James F. Mr. Yoes is possessed of good business qualifications and holds a responsible position. He does business in a large two-story brick building, 47x100 feet, of which 22x100 is devoted to mercantile purposes, and the remainder used as a hotel. He also has a grocery department adjoining. He employs four clerks, and is one of the prominent business men of the place. He is a stanch Republican, and a Royal Arch Mason.