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GEORGE D. HALL, who holds the honored and responsible position of Postmaster of Harper, is also a prominent merchant in the place, having been in business here since 1887. He is the proprietor of a well stocked establishment, carrying a full line of dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, etc., such as will always be found in the store of an enterprising merchant. He exchanges articles in his store for country produce, and does an annual business amounting to $3,500. The subject of this sketch is a native of Northampton County, having been born in Lehigh Township, February 21, 1864. He is the son of Reuben and Catherine Hall, the former of whom is deceased, and the mother is still residing in the above township. The parents are likewise natives of this county, where Mr. Hall was engaged in farm pursuits until his decease, which occurred May 10, 1893. He was a very popular and prominent man in his neighborhood, and served his fellow-townsmen in the capacity of Road Supervisor. He was a stanch Republican in politics, and a devoted and consistent member of St. Paul’s Reformed Church.

George D. Hall was given a good education in the public school, and taught for several terms prior to engaging in business for himself. When ready to establish a home of his own he was married, in 1886, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Jeremiah Esterday, also a native of Lehigh Township, and to them have been born a son and daughter, Norman and Esther.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Mr. Hall is a Republican in politics, on which ticket he was appointed Postmaster in 1891. He is popular in his official capacity, and is discharging the duties of his position with characteristic fidelity and greatly to the satisfaction of all concerned. Mr. Hall began his career in the mercantile business as clerk in 1886, and two years later established in business for himself. He enjoys the confidence of the entire community, and is meeting with success in his chosen vocation.