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J. W. WILBERN & CO., the well-known dealers in general merchandise at Newtonville, carry a stock of goods valued at $3,500, and do an extensive business. The business was established under the present firm name January 1, 1884. Of its proprietors, Jerry W. Wilbern, a native of Kentucky, was born May 10, 1855. He is the third of six children born to Andrew J. and Sarah (Walker) Wilbern, natives of Tennessee and Virginia, respectively. He located in Newtonville in 1884, although he had formerly made a visit to the village. March 18, 1885, his marriage with Mary F. Jones was celebrated. Mr. Wilbern is a member of the Baptist Church. John G. Rumpel, the other member of the firm, is a native of Germany. The fourth in a family of eight children. He was born January 8, 1884. His parents were John J. and Barbara (Heuser) Rumpel. John G. remained in his native country until reaching the age of twenty years, receiving a common school education. In July, 1860, he married Anna Raaf, and to their union nine children have been born, seven of whom are now living. Mr. Rumpel and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F.