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JAMES F. BLOSE is a fine representative of our self-made and self-educated men, and the work he has accomplished has placed him among the well-to-do business men of Slatedale, where he is carrying on an extensive lumber business, handling railroad ties, telegraph poles and yellow pine flooring. He likewise does a profitable business as a coal merchant and also keeps for sale in his yards slate, lime, sand and planing mill supplies.

Like many of the best residents of this county, our subject is native born, his birth occurring June 2, 1860. His parents are Joel and Sarah Blose, natives of Washington Township, where they were honorable and prosperous agriculturists. James F. was reared the same as are most farmers’ sons, early acquiring a practical knowledge of agricultural pursuits and securing a fair education in the schools in the vicinity. After reaching manhood he worked in a sawmill owned by his father and elder brother until 1890, when he engaged in business on his own account.

The lady to whom our subject was married in 1887 was known in her maidenhood as Elizabeth Paules. To them have been born a son and daughter, Ralph and Minnie. Not only has Mr. Blose pursued his business with energy and brought to bear upon it a high degree of intelligence, but he has manifested an almost equal amount of zeal for the public welfare. He may be counted upon to bear a part in every worthy enterprise which is promulgated in the neighborhood, and in social affairs belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and also to the Knights of Malta. He is an active member of the Heidelberg Reformed Church, with which he has been connected for many years.