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H. F. Mons, manager of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association, at Little Rock, Ark. This thorough going business man was born in the Kingdom of Prussia, Germany, in 1831, grew to manhood there, received a thorough education and afterward followed mercantile pursuits until he emigrated to America, in 1857. He landed in New York City, and although not familiar with the English language soon picked it up and remained in that city until 1859. He then went with an overland train to the West, crossed the plains with an ox train, and was here engaged as clerk for some time. In 1860 he returned to the East, invested his money in various kinds of business in the city of St. Louis, Mo., and there remained until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in the Union Army, the Fourth Missouri Reserve Corps, Company L, commanded by Gov. Brown, and was in service four months. He then re-enlisted in the Twelfth Missouri Infantry, and remained until the close of the war, occupying the position of regimental quartermaster. He participated in the following battles: Bentonville, Pea Ridge, attack on Vicksburg, Canton, Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain. After cessation of hostilities Mr. Mons embarked in the general mercantile business at South Point, Mo., and remained there six years, when he started a wine farm in Franklin County, Mo. About three years later he returned to St. Louis and engaged with Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association, where he remained until 1883, when he was appointed to come to Little Rock and establish the present brewing agency. By his marriage, which occurred in Franklin County, Mo., to Miss Mary Krotzsch, a native of Louisville, Ky., born in 1839, were born two living children: Julius E. and Leo Arthur. Mr. Mons’ father, Julius Mons, comes of a long line of German ancestors. He was cook for King Frederick III, of Prussia. H. F. Mons is a pleasant, social gentleman and a man held in high esteem for his honesty and integrity. He is a member and adjutant of the G. A. R., and in his political views affiliates with the Republican party.