JAMES HARTSHORN James Hartshorn of Fort Smith, interior decorator, who established business in 1915, has through the intervening period of six years gained a patronage that is most gratifying. His work is seen in some of the most beautiful interiors in the best homes of the city. He possesses initiative and sound judgment combined with a highly developed artistic bent and his excellent work has brought to him many satisfied patrons. Mr. Hartshorn came to the southwest from New Albany, Indiana, where his birth occurred in 1885, his parents being James and Matilda Hartshorn. He was reared and educated at the place of his birth and has devoted his attention to the decorating business throughout practically his entire lite. He designs interiors and advises concerning all necessary materials required in the decoration of a home. He carries in stock all materials such as paints, paper and other factors in household adornment and on receiving a commission for work of this character turns the actual task of painting and paper-hanging over to a contractor. He has won a large clientele in the short time that he has been in business and is regarded as the leading decorator of the city. When he first came to Fort Smith in 1911 he worked for a year in the employ of the C. J. Murta Furniture Company and afterward spent two years in the employ of James Sparks. 0n the expiration of that period he became identified with the Art Wall Paper Company, with which he continued for three months and then embarked in business for himself. He entered into partnership with a man by the name of Fleming, under the firm style of Fleming & Hartshorn, the senior partner advancing the money, while Mr. Hartshorn supplied the practical skill. After a short time, however, his partner decided to retire from the business and Mr. Hartshorn purchased his interest. He practically started the business on nothing, but he possessed skill and taste and it was not long before the value of his work met appreciation in a liberal patronage. He laid the foundation for his success in a four years' thorough apprenticeship and ten years of practical experience at his trade in Indiana. Steadily he has advanced and is now one of the capable and prosperous business men of Fort Smith. In 1905 Mr. Hartshorn was married to Miss Hattie Clara Kierner of New Albany, Indiana, and their children are: Jane, Louis and Katherine. During the World war Mr. Hartshorn was a. member of the Home Guard, and served on various committees to promote war activities. He possesses an excellent voice and sang on many occasions in furthering the various drives. He has membership with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, is a member of the Rotary Club, the Ad Club and the Business Men's Club and when his cooperation is sought to further any plan for the public good he is never found wanting.