S.D. Fox, of the firm of Fox & Dablestein, dealers in and manufacturers of boots and shoes, was born in Manchester, Eng., in 1847; learned his trade, and in 1869 came to America; located at Sylvania, Ohio., where he engaged in boot and shoe making. In 1874 he removed to Bolton City, Co., and engaged in business; the next year came to Dunlap, Ia., and engaged in his present business and partnership. In 1875 he was married at Grand Rapids, Mich., to Miss Dabelstein, and has three children.