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S. W. BLAIR, agent C. G. & P. R. R., Hamersville, is the son of Samuel Blair and a native of Clark Township, where he was born October 24, 1847. He received a common school education in his native township, and at the age of twenty years commenced teaching school, at which he continued nearly five years, a part of the time in Woodford County, Ill. He subsequently returned to Hamersville, where he engaged in mercantile business with his brother under the firm name of C. C. Blair & Bro. They met with good success in their enterprise, and, on the retirement of his brother, our subject continued the business until 1876, when his store was destroyed by fire. His loss was considerable, but by industry and economy he has succeeded in recovering his financial standing. He received the appointment of railroad agent at Hamersville, and in that capacity is giving universal satisfaction. He was married, in 1871, to Miss Isabelle Price, by whom he has had two children — Daisy Irene and Elmer Hamer. Mr. and Mrs. Blair are members of the Disciple Church. He is a Democrat, has acted as School Director, and is an earnest supporter of the public schools of his village, in which he takes the greatest interest.