H. J. PERKS

PERKS

Posted By: Jake Tornholm (email)
Date: 4/23/2020 at 12:41:18

H. J. PERKS, a prominent and prosperous merchant of Carbon, Iowa, forms the subject of this biography. Mr. Perks has been in business here for several years and is well and favorably known. He carries a finely assorted stock of general merchandise, embracing dry-goods, boots and shoes, staple and fancy groceries, notions, queensware, hardware and provisions, and his establishment is one of the leading stores in Carbon.

Mr. Perks was born in Worcestershire, England, July 8, 1854, son of George and Mary Ann Perks, and spent his youth in his native land. At the age of seventeen he came with his father to America. After remaining two months in Pennsylvania he came West to Kewanee, Henry county, Illinois, thence to Bureau county and later to La Salle county, same State. Since 1875 he has been a resident of Carbon, Iowa. His parents now live in Camden, Missouri. For many years Mr.
Perks was engaged in coal-mining. In 1885 he became connected with his present business, his father having been engaged in business here for some time previous to that year. His store building, 23 x 36 feet, with cellar under the whole, is conveniently arranged and well suited for its purpose. At the rear of this is his dwelling, a story and a half cottage, 23 x 24 feet, with basement kitchen, the entire premises being well cared for and in good shape.

At the age of twenty-six, at Red Oak, Iowa, Mr. Perks wedded Barbara Deck, a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of Benjamin Deck of Quincy. Following are the children born to them: Mabel, Maud, Jessie, Walter and Olive. Mr. Perks is a man in the prime of life, is honorable and upright in all his dealings, and has the respect of all who know him. In politics he is an Independent.