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Jefferson Davis Van Winkle, the founder of the A. I. U. Book and Stationery Store, at Fayetteville, Ark., and son of Peter Van Winkle [see sketch], was reared and educated in Washington County, and in his boyhood days received a fair common-school education, supplemented by a three-years’ course in the scientific and classical departments of the Arkansas Industrial University, but left before graduating, owing to the death of his father. He was appointed administrator of the estate, and did not again return to college, but turned his attention to his present business, which has proved to be a decided success, owing to Mr. Van Winkle’s energy and business ability. He is very public-spirited, and upon the organization of the Building & Loan Association became one of the stockholders and a charter member of the same. He is also a stock-holder in the Fair Association, and is an active and useful member of the Young Men’s Christian Association, and belongs to the Masonic fraternity. He built the handsome brick block in which his store is situated, and has taken an active part in the general development of Fayetteville. He was married to Miss Ada D. Pape, a lady of culture and refinement, and their union has been blessed in the birth of two sons and one daughter: Clarence Pape, Charles Arthur and an infant daughter. He and wife are worthy members of the Presbyterian Church.