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BURNS, John F. (Dubuque, IA, July 16, 1858-Unknown). Grocer. Burns has been considered the pioneer of the "fancy grocery" business in Dubuque. A bachelor who lived with his sister, Burns entered the grocery business at fourteen as a clerk for his father in the grocery of Retallick and Burns. He held the position until 1881 when he took over management of the store. | BURNS, John F. (Dubuque, IA, July 16, 1858-Unknown). Grocer. Burns has been considered the pioneer of the "fancy grocery" business in Dubuque. A bachelor who lived with his sister, Burns entered the grocery business at fourteen as a clerk for his father in the grocery of Retallick and Burns. He held the position until 1881 when he took over management of the store. | ||
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BURNS, John F. (Dubuque, IA, July 16, 1858-Unknown). Grocer. Burns has been considered the pioneer of the "fancy grocery" business in Dubuque. A bachelor who lived with his sister, Burns entered the grocery business at fourteen as a clerk for his father in the grocery of Retallick and Burns. He held the position until 1881 when he took over management of the store.