Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 April 1909 — JOHN DUVALL BUYS OUT VAN GRANT. [ARTICLE]

JOHN DUVALL BUYS OUT VAN GRANT.

Restaurant and Confectionery Business Changed Hands. New Proprietor in Charge. John Duvall, for several years engaged in the livery business here with his brother, Ed, under the firm name of Duvall Bros., has purchased of Van Grant the latter’s restaurant business in the former George W. Goff stand surrounding the State Bank. Mr. Duvall took charge this Monday morning. '. Mr. Grant has not determined in what business he will engage. He purchased the restaurant of Mr. Goff about a year ago and. made extensive improvements in it, but found the hours too long and confining and that was his chief reason for selling. Mr. Duvall plans to extend the business to serving regular meals and will probably also provide some sleeping quarters for transient guests. Mr. Grant took In trade for the restaurant Mr. Duvall’s residence property near the light plant.