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Charles Smith 128 Year Old Bartow Storekeeper Who Sells Nothing
In Bartow Florida Charlie Smith 128 runs a unique variety store with nothing for sale He says he is the oldest man in the United States born in Africa in 1842 He was enslaved brought to America by a Texas rancher who raised him He recalls jail time and two pistol years yet he keeps his store open daily until 5 PM with no customers ever and plans to live by his own rules all his days.
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