Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 17 Aug 2005

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H. P. DOVE, Government store keeper, P. O., Foster's Crossing, was born in Butler Co., O., in 1819, and has filled his present position under the U. S. Government for the past twelve years. He came to Warren Co. in 1876, and has been store-keeper of the Foster Crossing Distillery since. He was married in 1840 to Sarah A. Hinsey, who bore him three children, viz.: Lizzie C. and John C., (twins) and Frank N., who is editor of the Leavenworth, Kas., Workingman. Mrs. D. departed this life in 1862. Mr. D. served four months in the 167th O. N. G. Reg't., as Lieutenant and Quartermaster of his regiment, from which positions he was honorably discharged on the expiration of his term of service. He is a worthy and working member of the order of Odd Fellows, which he joined in 1845, and is connected to Lodge 54 at Summerville, Butler Co., O.