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G. H. Schoen, of the firm of Spilman & Schoen, wholesale and retail grocers, Peirce City, was born in Winona County, Minn., April 19, 1858, and is a son of William and Emily (Fritz) Schoen, who were both of German descent. Their seven children are living. G. H. is the eldest, and was reared in Minnesota, but came to Lawrence County, Mo., in 1874. His boyhood days were spent in farming, and he made this his occupation through life until he engaged in his present business about one year ago, the firm name being Spilman & Schoen. They carry a large and select stock of goods, and sell at reasonable rates. In his political views Mr. Schoen is a stanch Democrat, and has held the office of city clerk and justice of the peace. He was married April 23, 1885, to Tinie Gusoskey, who was born and reared in St. Louis. They have one child, Erhardt. Mr. Schoen’s maternal grandfather, David Fritz, is eighty-six years of age, and is in the full enjoyment of his faculties. He has never used glasses, and is yet hale and hearty.