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Richard M. Fink, druggist at Lamar, was born in Macoupin County, Ill., December 15, 1852 and is the son of C. H. and Elizabeth E. (Boggess) Fink. He was reared to the nursery business, received his education in the public schools of Girard Ill., and finished his schooling at the State University, at Columbia, Mo. After leaving school he taught for about two years but came with his parents to Barton County, Mo., in 1860. In 1870 he commenced clerking for A. W. Atwood, druggist at Lamar remained three years in this capacity, and then became his partner. A year later he sold out to his partner, and purchased the store he now runs in 1883. He has a good stock, and does a good business. In 1884 he married Miss Sallie E. Harris a native of Cooper County, and to them were born two children: Maggie Edith and Charles Harris. In politics Mr. Fink is a Republican. After leaving college he found himself in debt about $400 and began clerking at $25 per month and board. Having no bad habits, he saved some money, and gradually worked his way to the front. Before engaging in the drug business he began the study of medicine with the intention of becoming a physician, but, a position in Atwood’s drug store being offered, he accepted that, and hence changed his course of life He is a self-made man in every respect.