Another familiar name in the business annals of Metropolis is that of Wm. Quante, who has conducted a hardware store in this city since 1881. This esteemed and respected citizen is a member of the Quante family, who are numbered among the pioneers of Southern Illinois, and he has resided in this county since 1864, removing here with his parents from Indiana, where he was born. He was a mere child when he first landed in Metropolis and as a consequence he has witnessed the constant growth of the city and also of the surrounding community.

Wm. Quante, like his ancestors, has always been on of the true friends of Metropolis. In the early days of our struggle for advancement Wm. Quante was among the most valiant workers for the city's interests and he is yet of that sterling progressive spirit.

The hardware store of Wm. Quante has long been noted for its quality of goods, its completeness of stock and fair prices. The store houses everything in the hardware line and no matter what you may desire in that particular line of merchandise you will find it at the hardware store of Wm. Quante.

Mr. Quante was united in wedlock in 1886, taking as his life companion the accomplished Miss Fannie L. Bradshaw, of this city. To this union two daughters were sent, Miss Kate, who died at the age of 18 and Miss Fannie, now Mr. F.B. Leonard, Jr.

Mr. Quante is one of the supporters of the Journal-Republican in the issuing of the big Illustrated edition. He, like other prominent business men here, believe it will result in great good for the growing city, hence his willingness to help in the work.