Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1901 — James H. S. Ellis Retires. [ARTICLE]

James H. S. Ellis Retires.

j The dissolution sale inaugurated about two months ago by Ellis & Murray has been brought to a close and Wednesday Mr. J. H. S. Ellis, the senior partner of the firm since it began business on September 8, 1883, retired, leaving the business iu charge of the junior member, George E. Murray. From a small s'ore at the beginning the business has under the able and honest direction of its proprietors grown to its present proportions. While Mr. Ellis’ withdrawal | from the firm is a matter of general regret to the people of Rensselaer and vicinity, it will be agree--1 able news to many to learn that he will continue bis residence in Rensselaer, where he owns and manages the opera house and has ; other property and business interests. Mr. Murray will continue ; the business in its present loca- : tion, carrying practically the same j lines of goods, and retaining also ; practically the able corps of clerks ' that have .contributed largely to I the success of the dissolved firm.