John E. Smith, merchant, Sterling, a son of Samuel and Sarah Smith, was born at what is now Sterling Run, Cameron Co., Penn., November 4, 1847. He received a practical business education at the common schools, and worked on the farm with his father until fifteen years old, when he began to learn telegraphy, but worked at it only a short time. He then entered the employ of B. J. Earl as a clerk in a general store and remained with him five years, and then went into the mercantile business with his brother, and a year later bought his brother's interest in the store and stock. He has been successful in his business, his sales in 1888 amounting to over $25,000. June 12, 1872, Mr. Smith married Miss Laura Arnold, a daughter of W. W. and Margaret (Krusen) Arnold. Mr. Smith has held various official positions in the township. He is a member of Emporium Lodge, No. 382, F. & A. M.

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