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![Richard W. Sears](../images/Richard_Sears.2_72.jpg)
Richard W. Sears |
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![Alvah Roebuck, ca. 1890s.](../images/AlvahRoebuck_72.JPG)
Alvah C. Roebuck |
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Richard
W. Sears was a railroad agent in North Redwood, Minn. Upon receiving
an errant box of watches, he started a business selling watches
and jewelry. Alvah
C. Roebuck was a watch repairman whom Sears hired as his
business grew. Roebuck eventually partnered with Sears to form
the foundation of Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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