OF CAMBRIA COUNTY.

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In politics he is a democrat of the Jeffersonian school, but has never been among the ambitious ones who have sought for office or political preferment at the hands of either his party or the voters of his county.     Francis J. Fox received a liberal education; after attending the common schools of this township he attended St. Vincent's college, at Latrobe, for a time, then entered St. Francis college at Loretto, this county. Having decided on a business career, he further prepared himself by taking a course at Palm's National Business college of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduating February 2, 1892. On leaving college he clerked in a hardware store in Johnstown, this county, for two years and then entered into a partnership with three others and purchased the store of the Dunlo Supply company, at Dunlo. This firm conducted this business for some time, and then sold out to John Fox, father of the subject of this sketch. He continued to manage this store, which position he occupies at the present time. In politics he is a democrat, and has been postmaster at Dunlo since 1893.     In April, 1894, he married Maggie Malvi, a daughter of Earhart Malvi, and to this marital relation one child has been born, George, born May 10, 1895. J. BOYER, proprietor of the Cambria House, at Wilmore, this county, is a son of Adam and Annie (Croner) Boyer, and was. born in Croyle township, this county, May 15, 1861. His parents were natives of Germany, whence they emigrated to America, and located near Johnstown, this county. Here Adam Boyer, father, worked in the Mill Creek furnace for about three years, and then removed to Summerhill township, where he purchased a farm containing one hundred

and four acres, located near Wilmore; here he engaged in agriculture for many years. He and his wife still live on the old homestead, but have retired from active service. In religious faith they are both devout members of the Roman Catholic church. In political faith Mr. Boyer is a democrat, and formerly took an active part in local politics. At various times he has held all the local offices, and was considered a leader in political circles in his township for many years; but on account of advancing years he has been compelled to take a less prominent part in the affairs of his community.     His marriage with Miss Annie Croner has resulted in the birth of seven children, all of whom are living except one daughter, Katie, who died in 1887.     N. J. Boyer received his early education in the common schools, and on leaving school worked on his father's farm. At an early age he left the farm, and for eighteen months engaged in mining coal. He then entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, and worked at the Conemaugh round house for two and one-half years. About this time his father's advancing years made it necessary for him to return to the homestead and undertake the management of the farm. In addition to his agricultural pursuits (December, 1895), he purchased the Cambria House, at Wilmore, which he conducts at the present time.     January 12, 1892, he wedded Miss Elizabeth Crouse, a daughter of John Crouse, and their marriage has resulted in the birth of one child, John W.     In politics be adheres to the principles of the Republican party. He has served as constable of the township for several terms, and takes a prominent part in local affairs.

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