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Though Mr. Hauser’s connection
with the mercantile interests of the county is of somewhat recent date,
he is by no means a stranger here, for previous to embarking in his
present business he was located in this vicinity, having come here from
Texas county, Mo. In 1886, when the post-office of Temple was
established, he was made its post-master, the duties of which position
he is now discharging in a manner acceptable to all. His mercantile
establishment meets a want long felt throughout this region, and is well
patronized, a stock being carried which is best suited to the demands of
the trade. Mr. Hauser was born in North Carolina January 25, 1843, the
son of Alexander Hauser, of the same State. The latter was brought up a
farmer and continued that calling after removing to Jackson county, Mo.,
in 1869. He remained there, however, but a short time, going thence to
Cass county, which was his home until his removal to Vernon county in
1875. Here his death subsequently occurred in 1881. When a young man
he had married Miss Henrietta McBride, a native of the same State as
himself, who, with twelve children, still survives. John A. Hauser was
reared in North Carolina and afterwards went to Georgia, where he
learned the art of photography, subsequently giving it his attention for
many years. January 15, 1870, he located in Texas county, Mo., there
carrying on farming in connection with his photographing interests, and
as above stated, he finally located here. For a while, however, he
divided his time between this county and the State of Texas (sic). In
1873 Mr. Hauser married Miss Margaret Gardner, of Tennessee, who died in
1877, and one child of this union now survives, Henrietta Tennessee.
Mr. H. has had not a little experience in his intercourse with the
world, and has made considerable of the opportunities thus afforded
him. Politically he is a Democrat.
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