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Louis Schneider, merchant, was born in Prussia in 1852. The family came to America in 1853, and located at Quincy, Ill., and, in 1865, moved to La Grange. After a few years’ attendance at school, he entered his father’s store, and in 1876 became a partner. Eight years later his father’s death occurred, and he soon controlled the business. In February, 1887, his growing business caused him to have a separate room for his clothing department. He has served as mayor for two terms, and held the offices of city clerk and auditor, one and two years, respectively. He was married in 1882 to Carrie Strouse, of Quincy, Ill., by whom he has one son and two daughters. He and his family are members of the Hebrew Church, and he is a member of the F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., and A. O. U. W. fraternities. The father, Oscar, was mayor of La Grange three years, and the mother, Theressa Samuels, is still a resident of this place. Our subject carries a stock of about $20,000, and employs six clerks.