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DR. JAMES M. WHITE, dental surgeon, was born in the year 1851 in Harrison county, Kentucky. His father, William M. White, was a native of Kentucky. His mother’s maiden name was Mary J. Davis, also a native of Kentucky. Dr. White spent his early life in Kentucky, educated at Lexington, graduating from the University of Kentucky in 1870. The same year he came to Springfield, Missouri, where he studied dental surgery under Dr. Schell, now of Kansas City. He practiced in Springfield for some years, and then removed to Carthage, having practiced about seven years. His office is located at the northeast corner of the square, finely situated, and elegantly fitted up and furnished with all the appliances known to modern dental surgery. He enjoys a large and increasing practice. Dr. White is a member of the Knights of Pythias and Knights of Honor. He was married June 7, 1882, to Mrs. A. V. Scales, of Mississippi. Mrs. Dr. White is a member of the Baptist Church, in good and regular standing, is one of the leading singers in Carthage, and both are prominent members in social and religions circles.