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CHARLES J. HARR, dealer in groceries, queensware, etc., Troy. Chas. J. Harr is junior member of the firm of Weatherhead & Co., the leading grocery establishment in Troy, Ohio; Mr. Harr was born in Clark Co., Ohio, in 1845; his parents immigrated to Ohio probably in 1830; they were natives of Virginia; they reared a family of six children; two only are living, Charles and Julius; the father and youngest son are now doing business in Troy. Charles learned the tinner’s trade with Young & Smithers, commencing in 1861; he continued at that business for fourteen years; in 1875, he formed a partnership with Henry P. Weatherhead, in the business in which he is now engaged; their trade is large and rapidly increasing, and the reputation of the firm is beyond question. Mr. Harr was wedded to Miss Martha Worthington September, 1869; they are the parents of two children Willie D. and Gracie; Willie was born May 12, 1874, and Grade Oct. 14, 1876. Mr. Harr owns a nice residence on Plum street, and is one of our most enterprising young men; he is a charter member of Trojan Lodge, No. 100, K. P., and is also a member of the Brass Band of Troy, of which he is Treasurer; he is a self-made man, having accumulated what he has by his own industry and fair dealing.