Bureau County, Illinois - Biographical sketches, 1906 (part 8 of 28)

Samuel M. Oakford comi)lcted his education in the public schools of Pennsylvania and in 1856 came to Illinois, following farming in this county until 1886, when he removed to the village of Walnut and accepted the appointment of postmaster there, serving during President Cleveland's first administration. He has since been engaged in the fire insurance business. In 1890 he was elected supervisor of Walnut township on the union ticket and after serving for a year was succeeded by a republican, Mr. Oakford being a democrat. Before leaving Pennsylvania he was married to Elizabeth Evans, who was born in that state, April 13, 1839, a daughter of Ezra and Elizal)etli (Swarts) Evans, who were likewise natives of Pennsylvania and always remained in the east, the former dying during the early childhood of Mrs. Oakford and the later in 1860. The death of Mrs. Samuel Oakford occurred April 7, 1903, while Mr. Oakford still resides in the village of Walnut, where he owns a comfortable home. He sold his farm to his sons. He was made a Mason in Princeton lodge in 1858 and has since transferred his membership to Walnut lodge, No. 733, of which he is now the oldest member. For five years he served as its secretary- He is a member of the Baptist church of Walnut and is respected by all who know him. He has intimate knowledge of the early history of the county and well remembers the speech made by Abraham Lincoln at Princeton, July 4, 1856, and recalls his splendid personality and stirring words. The sons of the family are Eugene E.; B. P., cashier of the Citizens Bank of Walnut; and Howard M., proprietor of a grocery store of Walnut.

Eugene E. Oakford was only a year and a half old when his parents removed to this county and after acquiring his education in the district schools he began farming on his own account. He has since engaged in the tilling of the soil and now owns eighty acres of land on section 32, Walnut township, divided into fields of convenient size which are well kept and bring forth good crops. He is now engaged in the breeding of Hereford cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs.

On the 23d of December, 1875. Mr. Oakford was married to IMiss Augusta E. Bearss, who was born in the state of Ohio, April 3, 1855, a daughter of Orson L. and Martha (Pickard) Bearss, natives of Connecticut and Ohio respectively. They came to Bureau county in 1856 and for many years the father engaged in farming. He died August 4, 1903, at the age of seventy-six years, while his wife is now living in the village of Ohio at the age of seventy-five- Mr. and Mrs. Oakford have three children: Edna Alma, twentythree years of age, completed her education in the

Walnut high school and for the past six years has been teaching in the district schools of Walnut township near her father's home, while in 1905-() she was a teacher in the village schools. Harold Mason, aged thirteen, and Leon Bearss, eleven years of age, are still attending the district school.

The cause of education has ever found in Mr. Oakford a stalwart friend and he has done effective service in behalf of the schools during twentyone years' incumbency as school director. He is a member of Walnut camp. No. 15, M. W. A., and belongs to the Baptist church, of which his wife and daughter are also members. During a residence of a half century in this county he has so lived as to gain a place among the most respected citizens of his township and he has, moreover, become o-«Tier of a good farm and attractive home as the result of his unabating diligence and business resourcefulness.

Stephen G. Paddock

STEPHEN G. PADDOCK. Stephen G. Paddock was born in Hudson, Columbia county. New York, April 22, 1828. His father, George Hussey Paddock, and motlier, Maria (Bolles) Paddock, were also born and reared in the same place. His grandfather was one of the founders of this town. His father died in Peoria, Hlinois, in 1S.52 and the mother in Princeton, Illinois, in 1863. Mr. Pa<ldoik first came to Princeton in 1846 and took his first meal in Bureau county on the corner where the Eoss restaurant is now located ;, Captain Warren kept the place. Mr. Paddock was educated in New York City, his fatber having moved there when ho was seven years of age. We sliould have said be went to school in New York City, instead of saying that he was educated there, for he has been a student during all of his long life and very few have stored away so much useful knowledge as S. G. Paddock and very few can use their Icnowledge as readily. In 1847 he returned to New York and remained there until 18.53. when he came west again, as he thought, for n few months, but it proved to be for tlie reiuaindcr (if his life. He first started in farmiiiL'. but in 18.")4 he was elected sheriff of the county, and in 18.57 he was elected county clerk and was re-elected in 1861, serving until 1865. By this it will lie seen that Mr. Paddock was county clerk during the trying days of the Civil war and bis position brought him in close toucli with all the trials and experiences of tlio.se ])erilo\is times. He served for several years as a member of the board of su])ervisors and also was chairman of the same. 'Mr. Paddock wa.s assistant postmaster under DeGra.ss Salisbury. In 1877 he was again elected county clerk and served till 1800. He was elected as a member of the high school board in 186!) and served continuonslv until ISHO. lie timk :i livcl\- interest in all of the improvements of the town and county during the many years of his activity, lie was a charter member of Princeton lodge of Masons. Mr. Paddock was married November 6, 1855, to Margarette Seaman, who was born and educated in Hudson, New York. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Paddock: Seaman, Riiiiard Bolles. and ]»Iargaret. Seaman was a graduate of West Point and served in the army for some years and was severely woimded in the Wliite river tight with the Ute Indians in 1879. Richard Bolles was born in Princeton, December 2, 1859, the day John Brown was hung. He graduated from the Princeton High School in the class of 1876. In 1877 he went into the county clerk's office to assist his father ami remained tliere until in 1883, when he successfully passed the rigid examination which is given a civilian l)efore they can receive a commission in the regular army and was assigned to the Thirteenth Infantry as second lieutenant. He sjtent two years in New Mexico at the Mascalero Indian agency, having been transferred to the Sixth Cavalry. Later he spent some time in the Cavalry and Infantry School of Application at Fort Leavenworth. In 1890 he was in the Sioux campaign. In 1891 he was appointed first lieutenant. From that time on till the breaking out of the Spanish war he was doing ordinary military duty at dilTerent jtosts.

In 1898 ho went with his command to Cuba and was engaged in the decisive battle of Santiago. In 1899 he was promoted to captain. In 1900 he was ordered to the Orient and took part in the Boxer campaign. He was at Peking and rendered valuable service, where he was stricken with fever and died on ^larch 9, 1901. His rcnuiins were brought to Princeton for interment. So went out one of the brightest and most genial lives that Princeton has ever known.

Marshall I). D. Cariicnter was born in Randolph, N'ermont, December (i, 1821. He was the son of Marshall D. and Lucy Martin Carpenter and great-grandson of Jonathan Carpenter, who was taken prisoner in the Revolutionary war and laid in Enfrlish prisons seventeen mnutbs and three days.

Marshall D. D. Carpenter was married to Dorcas Conner in Williamstown. Vermont. June 11, 1843. Dorcas Conner Carpenter was liorn in Burlington. Vermont. June 11, 1825, and was the daughter of (iideon and Betsev Townsend Conner. Mr. and

Mrs. Carpenter lived in Vermont until Oetobcr, 18.53, when thov came to Bureau county. The journey was made by rail, by boat and b}- stage, 'i'liey reached Chicago Noyember 3, and the day loUowing was the national election which placed Franklin Pierce in the presidential chair. At Chicago they took a boat on the Hemiepin canal, came to Peru, and from there to Princeton by wagon. At Princeton they stayed through the winter, and in the spring located on a farm in Manlius, where they remained until 1883, when they took one nu)re step westward and moyed to Iowa.

Mr. Carpenter was first supervisor of Manlius township, and held all of the township offices, even to the justice of the peace. A little incident here will show the crudities of those early days. On one Sunday morning there was brought to the office of Mr. Carpenter a man, by name of Marshall Fisk, for an alleged crime. It was necessary to hold the prisoner until Monday for trial, with no more secure place than a small bedroom opening out of the sitting room, with one window, over which grew the queen of the prairie rose bush, so thick tluit it seemed quite impossible for any one to penetrate it, liut about 4 o'clock in the morning, at a moment when the two sturdy constables who had been detailed to guard the prisoner lost themselves in sleep, Mr. Fisk leaped through the window, smashing window panes, tearing through the rose bush, cutting and piercing his flesh in a horrible manner, but it was a rush for his liberty and he heeded not his bleeding wounds, but ran, barefooted, with only his underclothing to protect him. imtil he reached Bureau timber, and there he hid himself until nightfall, when he secured some clothes from a farmer and proceeded to his father's house, near Princeton. However, the watch was on his trail, and he was again caught and returned to M. D. D. Carpenter, liad his preliminary trial and was bound over, the constable taking liim in charge to deliver at Princeton. But woe to the man who putteth the glass to his own lips. At Wyanet, it is said, he got some courage and started for Princeton, but alas ! when they reached East Bureau Mr. Constable was knocked out of his buggy, robbed of his keys and tied to a ti'ce. Then the prisoner took horse and buggy and made his escape, afterward writing to the constalile. tolling him where he could find his |ii-opei'ty. About a year after this Mr. Fisk was located, brought to trial and sentenced to state's l)rison, but again he evaded his guard, this time by taking poison and ending his worse than worthless life.

To Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter were born six children, five girls and one lioy, all of whom are living except the third daughter, Bessie M., wife of J. W. Boyd. The eldest, Lucy E. (Mrs. J. G.) Briggs. is living in Versailles, Mo. ; Frank E. is located at Perry, Oklahoma; Emma V. (Mrs. G. B.) Harrington in Princeton, Illinois; May

M. (Mrs. E. A.) Heath in Henry county, ten miles north of Kewanee, Illinois, and Ida M. (Mrs. J. \V.) Boyd lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. Carpenter died at the home of her son, in Livermore, Iowa, in February, 1901. Mr. Carpenter is still living, at the ripe age of eighty-five years, in good mental and physical vigor.

Captain Edwin Malaney

Captain Edwin Malaney, who owns an operates a valuable farm of one hundred and eighty acres of well improved land on section 2, Neponset township, is a veteran of the Civil war, and in days of peace as well as strife has manifested his loyalty to his country by the active co-operation he has given to many movements for the general good. He was born in Trenton, Oneida county, New York, October 3, 1836, his parents being James and Mary (Kernin) Malaney. The father was a native of Ireland, and, having crossed the Atlantic to the new world, followed the occupation of farming in Oneida county, New York. His death occurred in that state when he had reached the advanced age of seventy-eight years. His wife, who was born in Scotland and whom he married in New York, passed away in the Empire state in 1840. His political support was given to the democracy.

Captain Malaney whose name introduces this record, went to live with Ephraim Stoorse in Trenton, New York, at the time of his mother's death, being then but four years of age. He remained upon the farm with Mr. Stoorse until sixteen years of age, when he began work as a farm hand in the locality, his time being thus passed until 18.56. As opportunity offered he attended the district schools through the winter mouths and later he became a student in the Fairfield Seminary of New York, earning the money with which to pay his tuition. He entered the school which was then under the superintendency of J. B. Van Patten, an uncle of the lady whom he afterward married. Eealizing the value of education as a preparation for life's practical duties he eargerly availed himself of the opportunity to promote his knowledge and after his academic work he engaged in teaching school in the winter of 1858-9 at Trivoli. Peoria county. Illinois. In the spring of the latter year he returned to the Empire state and again spent a year in the seminary at Fairfield. In the spring of 1861 he entered Union College, at Schenectady, New York, successfully passing the examination which secured his admission to the institution. His collegiate work, however, was interrupted by his service in the Civil war. Responding to his country's call he enlisted on the 21st of September, 1861, as a member of Company C, Eightyfirst New York Volunteer Infantry. He was at Fortress Monroe and Yorktow-n and participated ill tlR' battlu of Fair (Jaks ami the seven days battle in Chickalioniiny Swamps. He was wounded at Malvern Hill and was mustered out at Northwest Landing with the rank of sergeant, but not wishing to leave the army he went before an examining board of which General Casey was president, and was ordered back to his regiment. He was then mustered out for promotion, and on the 15th of February, 1864, he received his commission as captain in the Thirtieth Regiment of United States Colored Troops, being assigned to the command of Company I by order of President Lincoln to serve during the pleasure of the chief executive. He was thus mustered in March 9, 1864, at Baltimore, Maryland, under Colonel S. M. Bowman and wa.'; mustered out December 20, 1865, at Eoanoke Island, North Carolina. He took part in the battle of the Wilderness, North Anna and the "battle of the Crater" in front of Pittsburg. Pie participated in the siege in the summer of 1864 and afterward proceeded to Fort Fisher, Wilmington and Goldsboro - names that are familiar to all students of the history of the Civil war as places where important engagments occurred. He afterward proceeded to Raleigh in pursuit of Johnston and was discharged at Roanoke Island, where he was mustered out at the close of a Ion?, arduous and valorous military experience.

Captain ^lalaney at once returned to Fairfield, HerkJTner county. New York, and in the fall of 1868 came to Illinois, since which time he has made his home in Bureau county. He purchased one hundred and forty acres of land on section 2, Neponset township, and subsequently bought more land until at the present time he owns one hundred and eighty acres, constituting a well improved farm. He has erected here a fine residence, which was built in 1885, and all of the accessories and conveniences of a model farm are found upon his place. He carries on general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising.

On the 1st of October, 1868, Captain :Malaney was married to Miss Lydia if. Stevenson, who was born at Hannibal, New York, February 26, 1846. Her parents were William and Ellen E. (Van Patten) Stevenson. The father was born at Hannibal, New York, July 28, 1817, and the mother on the loth of October, 1815. A farmer by occupation, he followed that pursuit in the east until 1864, when he came to Illinois, settling in Nepon.set. In 1881 he was called upon to mourn the loss of his first wife, who died on the 18th of .\pril of that year, since which time Mr. Stevenson has married again.

In bis political views Captain Malancy is a stalwart re])ublican, standing stanchly by the party which upheld the Union in the Civil war and which has ever been the champion of progress, reform and improv(>ment. He is a prominent member of the Grand .\rmy post and takes great delight in meeting with his comrades of the Civil war, in relating events which occurred upon the tented fields, and in renewing the acquaintances of those with whom he followed the old Hag in years gone by. He attended two national encampments at Boston, also the encampments at Philadelphia, Washington, Denver and Minneapolis. His membership is in W. A. Bryan post. No. 284, G. A. R., at Neponset, and he also belongs to Neponset lodge. No. 803, A. P. & A. M. He holds membership in the Congregational church and he is a warm friend of the cause of education, doing effective service in behalf of the public schools during eight years' connection with the board of school trustees. He is at pre.sent one of the township school trustees and has also been road commissioner, and the duties which devolve upon him in these connections have been faithfully, promptly and capably performed. National progress and local advancement are causes both dear to his heart and throughout the years of his manhood he has stood loyally in support of all interests which tend to promote the welfare of his locality and his country. He well deserves mention as a representative citizen of Bureau county and as one who fought for the stars and stripes in the darkest hour of the nation's history for four years and three months.

Mrs. Elizabeth McManis, living in La Moille township, was born in Bureau county, July 15, 1846. Her parents, James and Bridget Hedge, were natives of Ireland, in which country they were reared and married. On leaving the Emerald isle they crossed the Atlantic to America in 1835 and became residents of Bureau county in 1844. Two of their children are now living.

ilrs. McManis, the elder, has spent her entire life in Bureau county, her girlhood days being passed in her parents' home, while in the public schools of the neighborhood she acquired her education. In early womanhood she gave her hand in marriage to Hugh ilcManis, who was born in the town of Kentville. Canada. February 20, 1845. His parents were John and Catherine ilcManis. also natives of Ireland. His father died in Canada and the mother came to Illinois in 1850, afterward taking up her abode in Bureau county.

.\t the time of the Civil war Hugh McManis res]i(mde(l to the country's call for troops and spent four years in active service as a defender of the Union cause, becoming a member of Com- I)any B, Fifty-second Illinois Infantry. He was a faithful soldier, always found at his post of duty, although it led him into the thickest of the fight or stationed him on the lonely picket line. He continued with his command until the close of the war, when he received an honoralde discharge. Returning to Bureau county, he resumed farming, which ho made his life work, and his energy and diligence proved capable factors in winning success. He continued an active and reliable business man of La Moiile township until his death, which occurred May 9, 1906, and was deeply regretted by all who knew him.

In "the family of Mr. and ^Irs. Mcilauis were ten children: Mary, Margaret, John, Nellie, Frank, James, Elizabeth, Lucille, Leo and Catherine. All are still living with the exception of the son Leo. Two of the family are now married but the others are all yet at home.

Mrs. McManus is the owner of a valuable farming property of one hundred and twenty acres which she personally manages. In the fields are raised good crops of corn, oats and hay and some stock is also raised upon the farm. Everything about the place is kept in excellent condition, an air of neatness and thrift pervading the farm, which is now a well developed property, the fields yielding good returns in abundant harvests.

Mrs. McManis and her family are all communicants of the Roman Catholic church and the sons follow in the political footsteps of their father, giving stahvart support to the republican party. The long residence of the family in La Moiile township indicates their worth and wherever they are known they are held in high esteem, the different members of the household occupying an enviable position in the social circles in which they move.

George Culver Wilson

In no profession or line of business does advancement depend more largely upon individual merit and ea])ability than in the practice ot law and that George Culver Wilson has won a reputation which many an older man might well envy is due to the fact that he has obtained a thorough mastery of many of the principles of jurisprudence. One of Bureau county's native sons, he was born in Sheffield, September 12, 1878, his parents being William and Lydia I. (Culver) Wilson the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of New York. In the year 1854 the father came to Illinois, settling in Putnam county, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for many years. He is now county clerk of Bureau county, which position he has filled continuously since 1891:, a fact which is indicative of hi.s faithfulness and capability, as his incumbency in the office now covers twelve vears.

George Culver Wilson is indebted to the ]iublicschool system of Sheffield for the early educational privileges he enjoyed and his more advanced course was ]Hirsued in the University of Michigan, from which he was graduated on the completion of the law course in the class of 1899. Ho was then admitted to practice before the 'Michigan supreme court on the '26th of June. 1899, and, returning to Princeton, was licensed as a legal practitioner at the bar of Illinois on the 18th of April, 1900. He commenced practice here at that time and has since devoted his attention to his profession. He does not seek nor desire political office but prefers to concentrate his energies upon the law and the building up of a good clientage, in which he has already been quite successful.

On the 14th of October, 1902, Mr. Wilson was married to Miss Bernice R. Whitney, a daughter of Joseph B. Whitney, of Brooklyn, Michigan, and the young couple are well known in leading social circles of Princeton. He is a popular young man of wide and warm friendship and his friends predict for him a successful future in his chosen profession of the law.

Henry Sargent Howard

Henry Sargent Howard is now living retired in Sheffield, giving his supervision to his invested interests. His parents, Bela Monroe and Orrel F. (Comings) Howard, came to this county at an early day. The mother was a representative of an old Vermont family. The ancestry in the paternal line can be traced back to John Howard, an Englishman, who came to America and settled in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in 1643. He took the oath of fidelity in 1657 and became one of the first military officers of his town. He figured prominently in the public life of that early day, was made ensign in 1664 and promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 1689. He was chosen a selectman of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in 1678 and was deputy to the general court from 1678 until 1683. He remained a prominent resident of the Massachusetts colonv until his death in 1700.

Bela il. Howard removed from Milton, Massachusetts, to Buda, Illinois, in 1855. He was born September 17, 1818, and spent the period of his youth and early manhood in New England. He was a merchant and contractor in the east and following his removal to the middle west engaged in farming for a short time. Subsequently he took up his abode in Sheffield, where he turned his attention to general merchandising, while later he resumed the management of the Sheffield House, which he successfully conducted. He afterward, however, again took up farm work, having purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land, which he converted into a valuable property. He formed a partnership wifli his son, Henry S., in a mercantile enter|)rise in 1868 under the firm style of B. M. Howard & Son and this relation was maintained until 1879, when they sold out. The father then practically retired from the life of business activity, only giving attention to his farming interests, for in the moantime he had made extensive and judicious iiivostnients in land and had a farm of live hundred and sixty acres, the income therefrom bringing to him the comforts and man}- of the luxuries of life. He prospered during his residence iu the middle west, steadily working his way upward to the plane of afiluence, and his business record was such as would bear close investigation and scrutiny. He died June 23, 1892, and his wife, surviving him for about five years, passed away August 5, 1897.

Henry Sargent Howard was born in Springfield, MassacluLsetts, on the 6th of May, 1849, and was therefore a little lad of six summers when he accompanied his parents on their removal to Illinois. His education was acquired in the Sheffield schools and after completing his studies he joined his father in merchandising, as before stated, continuing in tliat line of trade from 1868 until 1879, during which time they secured a liberal patronage. After selling out the son devoted his attention to looking after farming interests and buying and dealing in stock, making his home in Sheffield since that time.

On the 23d of November, 1877, Mr. Howard was married to !Miss Alice Carrie Lawton, a daughter of Watson F. Lawton, who was a prominent man of this county, of whom mention is made on another page of this volume. They have become the parents of a son and daughter. Wallace Lawton Howard, born December 15, 1879, was educated in Champaign, Illinois, and is now engaged in the lumber business in Glendora, California. Orrel Comings Howard, born October 23, 1884, attended Knox College at Galesburg, Illinois, and the Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois, and is now at home.

Mr. Howard is a member Ames lodge, No. 142, A. F. & A. M., of Sheffield, Princeton chapter, No. 28, R. A. M., and Princeton commandery. No. 20, K. T., and is deeply interested in the craft, its principles and its purposes. He is a trustee of the Unitarian church of Sheffield, and is one in whom learning and culture have vied in nuiking an interesting and entertaining gentleman. His social qualities render him popular, wliile his business interests and investments make him a representative resident of Slieffield.

Collin N. Booth

COLLIN N. BOOTH. Collin N. Booth, who resides upon his farm near Providence in Indiantown township, was born in England, October 11, 1841, his parents being Joseph and Hannali (Cooper) Booth. The parents were born, reared and married in England and in 1842 the father came to .Vmerica, where he was joined by the family the following year, after he had prepared a home for them. They came by way of New Orleans, where they landed in December, 1844, being there met by the husband and father who brought them to Bureau county. He had located in Providence, having purchased land for which he paid from two to Kve dollars per acre. This he cleared, cultivated and improved, making it an excellent farm. He built his home in Providence, where he resided throughout his remaining days. At one time he owned two hundred and thirty acres of land near that village. He had nine children, of whom seven are living. The father died May 6, 1883, his wife surviving until 1893.

Collin N. Booth attended school in Providence, although his educational privileges were somewhat limited. His training in the work of the fields, however, was not meager, and he has always followed farming, purchasing his first land, where he now lives, in the fall of 1874. The following spring he moved onto this place and has resided here continuously since. He has eighty acres in this farm and before purchasing this property he was the owner of a home in Providence. The farm is a well developed property, supplied with substantial buildings, improved with fine trees and c(iui|ipcd with all the modern accessories and conveniences of a model farm of the twentieth century. When Mr. Booth resided in Providence it contained three stores, three wheelwright and three blacksmith shops and was a flourishing village, and in 1874 there were one hundred and sixty pupils enrolled in its schools.

On the 15th of December, 1868, Mr. Booth was married to Mrs. Henrietta (Tyler) Rhodes, the marriage ceremony being performed by Judge Star Smith, December 15, 1868. Mrs. Booth is a daughter of George G. Tyler, a native of Connecticut, in which state she was also born. The family is an old one of New England, having been established in America prior to the Revolutionary war. Her father was born in Connecticut in 1817 and her mother in 1818. He came to Bureau county in 18.")."). settling in Milo township, where he purchased eighty acres of land which he improved, making his home thereon throughout the remainder of his days. He died May 11, 1890, and his wife's death occurred April i8, 1897. In their family were three children, of whom two arc living: Mrs. Booth and Mrs. Julia .\nn Booth, of Oberlin. Ohio. Henrietta Tyler was first married to Albert E. Rhodes and they had one son, William .\lbert Rhode.*, who was born May 9, 1863, and married Julia Rhodes. They live in Milo townsliip and have three children, one son and two daughters. On the 30th of March, 1864, wliile serving as a member of Company H, Fiftvscventh Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, .\lbert E. Rluidcs died and his widow afterward became the wife of Collin N. Booth. They have one son, Milton Tyler Booth, who was born October 27, 1869, married Hulda Nelson and now resides in .Vtkiuson, Illinois, where he is now engaged in the hardware business. They have four children, all living. Mrs. Booth owns eighty acres of land in ^filo township.

Mr. And Mrs. C. N. Booth

Politically a republican, Mr. Booth is one of the active men in the party and for nearly twenty years served as road commissioner, while for nearly fifteen years he was a school director. His long continuance in these oHices indicates how well and faithfully his duties were discharged. lie is a member of tlie Congregational church of Providence, of which he was trustee for twelve years, and his wife is a member of the Episcopal church. Laboring for the good of the community as well as for individual interests, he has ever shown himself worthy of the regard which is uniformly given him bv all who know him.

Steven S. Russell

Steven S. Russell owns a valuable farm of two hundred and si.xty acres of rich and productive land in Neponset township, in the midst of which stands a fine country residence and substantial outbuildings. The farm is thoroughly equipped with all modern accessories and conveniences and the latest improved machinery facilitates the work of the fields. Mr. Russell is progressive in all his business interests and is meeting with well merited success. He displays the enterprising spirit so typical of the middle west. His farm remains as the visible evidence of his life of energy and thrift, but he is now practically living retired, making his home in Neponset, while his son carries on the work of the farm.

His birth occurred in Plymouth, Marshall county, Indiana, April 28, 1850, and in his boyhood days he was brought to Bureau county by his parents, James and TTarriet (Pittenger) Rus.=ell. The father, a native of Ohio, was born in 1806, while the mother's birth occurred in Pennsylvania in 1812. They removed from Indiana to Illinois in 1856, settling in Neponset township, where Mr. Russell purchased a farm and spent liis remaining days in the tilling of the soil and the raising of stock. He served as .school director for twenty years or more and the cause of education found in him a warm and helpful friend. He was also a devoted and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church and died in that faith in 1862. His wife, long surviving him, passing away in 1886. In their family were ten children, five sons and five dauffhters but only three are now living: Elnathan C, of Neponset; Steven S., of this review; and Sarah A., the wife of Riley Van Vector, of ^Marshall coiinty, Indiana.

Steven S. Russell was a little lad of six summers when brought to Illinois by his parents, his youth being passed in Bureau county, where in the district schools he acquired his education. During the periods of vaeat'on he worked upon the liome farm, early becoming familiar with the labors of field and meadow. At the age of twentv-two years he started out in life on his own account, farming one hundred and si.xty acres of land. He has since given his attention to agricultural pursuits and is now numbered among the representative farmers of the community although at the present time he is practically living retired. He built a fine home upon his farm and added to his land until he now has two hundred and sixty acres, constituting a valuable and well improved property. He has always raised a good grade of stock and has kept everything about his place in excellent condition. In March, 1905, he purchased a home in Neponset, where he has taken up his abode and is now practically living retired, while his son performs the active woork of the farm.

On the 3d of January, 1876, Mr. Russell was united in marriage to Miss Eliza E. Gould, the weilding being celebrated in Neponset, her native village. She was born July 8, 1856, and is a sister of W. H. Gould, who is represented on another page of this work in which connection extensive mention is made of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Russell have but one child. Ward, who was born September 30, 1879. He was married November 1, 1904, to Miss Amy A. Webb, a native of Buda, and a daughter of F. D. Webb. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Russell have one child, Helen Webb Russell, born Septemebr 12, 1905.

For a half century Steven S. Russell has been a resident of Bureau county and has watched with interest the progress of events that have transformed this from a frontier district into one of the leading counties of this great commonwealth. He has done his full share in the work of public progress, being especially active along the line of agricultural development and while promoting his individual interests he has also advanced the general good. He holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and is accounted one of the worthy and highly esteemed residents of this section of the state.

Marian Matson

From an early period in the development of Bureau county the name of Matson has been a familiar one here and has always stood for good citizenship and for progress in material, intellectual and moral lines. Marian ^latson of this review was bom August 30, 1861, in Dover township, where he still makes his home, his parents being E. M. and Helen (Westbrook) Matson, who on coming to this county in pioneer times settled on section 8, Dover township, where they remained until called from this life. Tlieir son ^larian at the usual age entered the public schools and thus pursued his studies until his services were needed on the home farm, whereon he worked continuously and efTectivoly until twenty years of age. His father then gave him a team of horses and wagon and he started out in life for himself. He has always carried on general agricultural pursuits and is the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of tine land, which he purchased with the capital secured as the accumulations of his industry and frugality. He became owner of this farm in ISIHI and now has a beautiful home with fine surroundings, his residence standing in the midst of well tilled fields, while substantial buildings afford ample shelter for grain and stock. He is practical in all of his methods, acconipli.^hing what he undertakes, and he conducts his farming interests in accordance with the most advanced ideas of agriculture.

On the 11th of December, 1890, in Dover township, Mr. Matson was united in marriage to Miss Louisa I. Shafer. who was born in Princeton in 1870. She was one of a family of seven children, her brothers and sisters being as follows : Mrs. Christina Granger; Mrs. Hannah Stiles; Amelia; George A.; Mary H. Shafer; and Catharine W. Shafer, who died at the age of thirty-one years. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Matson has been blessed with four children : Minnie K., born August 3, 1892 ; Carl E., August 31, 1896 ; Milton H., December 3. 1900 ; and George A., May 7, 190,).

Mr. Matson exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party and labors earnestly to secure the adoption of its principles. He has served as school director and is still filling that position. Otherwise he has never held otfice, preferring to concentrate his time and energies upon his business affairs, which, capably conducted, are bringing to him a gratifying measure of success. He is well known in the county where his entire life has been passed and is a popular resident of Dover township, where he is also known as a reliable business man and progressive citizen.

Chaki.Es Wyatt Boydex

CHAKI.ES WYATT BOYDEX. Charles Wyatt Boyden, one of the representative young business men of Bureau county, is identified with banking interests in Sheffield, his native city. He was born July 31. 1872, a son of Albert W. and Ellen E. Boyden, of whom mention is made on another page of this volume. His preliminary education was supplemented by study in Knox College at Galesburg and his collegiate course was pursued in Harvard University. He then returned to Sheffield and entered his father's bank as clerk, acting in that capacity until the 1st of January, 1900, when, having thoroughly mastered the banking business in principle and detail, he was admitted to a partnership under the firm style of A. W. Boyden & Son, bankers. He is active in the nuinagement of this institution, which is regarded as one of the safe, reliable moneyed concerns of the county because of the important property and real-estate interests back of it and also by reason of the safe, conservative

Mr. Boyden is deeply interested in community affairs and manifests a public-spirited devotion to the general good, his aid being a feature in the support of many movements which are directly beneficial to the county. He is now active as a member of the town board.

Mr. Boyden was married on the 28th of September, 1897, to Miss Sarah Boyden, a daughter of Charles H. Boyden, a hardware merchant who came to Sheffield in 18.56 and after many years connected with its business history passed away in 1890. Both Mr. and Mrs. Boyden hold membership in the Congregational church and he is a charter member of the Antlers Club, a leading social organization of Sheffield.

John L. Veoom

John Ij. Vroom, who for fourteen years has resided upon his present farm in Dover township, where he is making a specialty of the raising of Durham cattle, is a native of Warren county, New Jersey, born October 19, 1846. He comes of German ancestry, his great-grandparents having emigrated from the fatherland to the new world at an early period in the settlement of this country. His father, George L. Vroom, was born in New Jersey, December 7, 1819, came to Hlinois in IVIay, 1854, and throughout his entire life followed the occupation of farming. He married Rebecca A. Lance, who was born in New Jersey, March 10, 1822.

Their son, John L. Vroom, acquired a publicschool education, which he completed in Dover Aademy at the age of twenty years. Through the periods of vacation he assisted his father in farm labor and on putting aside his text-books remained on the home farm with his father for some time. His entire life has been devoted to general agricultural pursuits and he is now the owner of one hundred and forty-five acres of choice prairie land, upon which are good buildings, including a modern residence and substantial hams and sheds. His wife owns eightyseven acres of land on section 36, Dover township. He purchased his ])resent farm fourteen years ago when land was worth seventy-five dollars per acre. Today it is valued at two hundred dollars jier acre. In addition to raising the cereals best adajited to soil and climate he also raises horses and Durham cattle and has good stock upon his place.

(»n llio nth of Febrnaiy. 1S74, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. \'rooni and Afiss Anna C. ^IcKinstry, who was Ijorn in Pennsylvania, November 23, 1850, and came to Illinois in 1856 with her parents. This marriage has been blessed with five children: George H., who was born \ngust 24, 1876, and is now deceased; Rachel Maud, who was born August 29, 1878, and was married,

April 6, 1905, to Oscar Bohman, tlieir home being on a farm in Dover township ; James C, who was born December 24, 1880; Cliarles C, who was born September 29, 1883, and was married November 20, 1904, in Bureau county, to Miss Elhi Styles; and Clyde F., who was born August 24, 1886.

In former years Mr. Vroom gave his political allegiance to the democracy but now casts an independent ballot. For thirty-five years he has been a devoted and loyal member of the Presbyterian church, of which his wife is also a member and his life has been in harmony with his professions. He has never been known to take advantage of the necessities of his fellowmen in any trade transaction and at all times has been honorable and straightforward, endeavoring to follow the Golden Kule. He has worked persistently and energetically in his business interests and his unfaltering diligence, supplemented by his economy and straightforward dealings, has led to the prosperity which he now enjoys.

sought office, as his time is fully occupied with business cares and interests. He has worked diligently, persistently and energetically and whatever success he has achieved is due entirely to his own efforts, so that he has justly won the proud American title of a self-made man.

Frank Pierson

Frank Pierson is among the native sons of Sweden who have become residents of Bureau county and who have found in the new world good business opportunities which they have improved to the benefit of their financial conditions. Mr. Pierson was born in Sweden on the 27th of September. 1868. His parents were also natives of the same country, the father born in 1819 and the mother in 1824. Mr. Pierson of this review was reared and educated in his native country and came to Hlinois about seventeen years ago, attracted by the broader business opportunities and advantages offered in the new world. He ha.s never had occasion to regret his determination to cross the Atlantic, for here he has made substantial advancement. For ten years he has been in the employ of S. P. Clark. His time and attention are now given to general farming interests and in addition to the cultivation of crops best adapted to soil and climate he is engaged in the raising of cattle and draft horses and Poland China hogs, which branch of liis business is proving a good source of income.

Mr. Pierson was united in marriage lo Miss Josephine Jolinson, who was born in Princeton, December 11, 1872, but is of Swedish descent, her parents having been born in Sweden. Two children grace this marriage: Alvin G., born August 15, 1903; and Ralph A., born November 9, 1904. The parents attend the Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Pierson is a member. Mr. Pierson belongs to Modern Woodmen camp. No. 208, of Princeton, and his political allegiance is given to the republican party, but while he keeps well informed on questions and issues of the day as every true American should do he has never

George R. Ross

George E. Ross is extensively and successfully engaged in general farming and stock-raising and his home place comprises three hundred acres situated on section 9, Walnut township. This laud, which he bought about five years ago for sixtyseven and a half dollars per acre, is today worth from one hundred and twenty-five to one hundred and fifty dollars per acre, owing to the natural appreciation of land values and to the improvements which he has placed upon it. His birth occurred in Ohio township, this county, on the 23d of August, 1847, his parents being Andrew and Hannah (Randall) Ross. His education was begun in the district schools and he afterward became a student in Abingdon College at Abingdon, Illinois, where he pursued a classical course. He has been identified with several business interests and was for a time a lumber merchant at Ohio. He afterward conducted a dry-goods store at that place for about twelve years, meeting with a fair measure of success in that undertaking, but eventually he traded his stock for a farm and has since been engaged largely in general agricultural pursuits, carrying forward his interests with a determined spirit and unfaltering industry, resulting in the acquirement of gratifying success.

On the 5th of November, 1872, Mr. Ross was married to Miss Sarah Ross, a cousin, who was born in Ohio township, June 22, 1848, her parents being Joseph and Jane (Fisher) Ross, the former a native of the state of Ohio and the latter of the east. They became residents of Walnut township. Bureau county, Hlinois, at an early day, settling here prior to the Civil war and before the railroads were built through. They were thus connected with the pioneer interests of the county and Mr. Ross fallowed the occujiation of farming as a life work. Both he and his wife arc now deceased. The marriage of our subject and his wife has been blessed with si.x children: Harvey W., Benjamin A., Howard J., Nellie May, Debbie and Frank F. Of this family the second son is now married.

As before stated, the home farm is a valuable property and comprises three hundred acres of rich and productive land, mostly <levoted to tlie raising of corn and oats. Mr. Ross feeds all of his corn and also buys some, for he is quite extensively engaged in the raising of stock. He likewise buys and feeds hogs and cattle and he owns some good registered stock, including a draft stallion and a road stallion, together with some registered Galloway cattle. He is unremitting in his attention to his business, keeps informed concerning every detail of the work and carefully manages his interests, using the latest improved machinery to facilitate the work of the fields.

George R. Ross is one who has truly earned his success, which has come to liim through capable management and indefatigable diligence and in all of his business dealings he has borne an unassailable reputation for integrity and justice. His life has been characterized by honorable principles at all times and he has stood as a stalwart defender of the cause of temperance and of Christianity. He holds membersbip in the Church of Christ in Walnut township and gives his political allegiance to the prohibitiiui party.

Daniel H. Smith

The financial interests of Bureau county find one of their most prominent representatives in Daniel H. Smith, president of the First National Bank of Princeton. His business enterprise has long been demonstrated and the value of his experience and wisdom proven in the successful conduct of the institution of which he is now the head and which is regarded as one of the most sound and reliable moneyed concerns in this part of the state.

A native of Vermont, jMr. Sniitii was born in Orwell on the 2d of December, 1835. His parents were Joab and Mary (Horton) Smith, also natives of the Green Mountain state. Reared upon a farm. Daniel H. Smith acquired his elementary education in the common schools and afterward attended the academies of Poultney and .Johnson, A'ermont. Completing his education ho became a clerk, at the age of seventeen years, in a store at Sheldon, Vermont. It was through the advice of relatives living in Bureau county, Illinois, that he came to Princeton in September, 1855, and at once secured a clerkship in the general store of A. & M. Carse. On the expiration of a period of two years he removed to Fort Dodge. Iowa, where for a year and a half he w'as engaged in the real-estate business. He accuTuulated some money there and, returning to Princeton, engaged in business on his own account as a grain merchant. In December, 1859, he returned to Vermont that he might be near his parents in their old age and locating at Sheldon was engaged in manufacturing interests and in general merchandising, continuing an active factor in business life and prosperity of that town for some years.

In 186G Mr. Smith again arrived in Princeton, poor in purse but richer in experience and since that time has had no wish to chansie his place of residence, but has sought and found in the business conditions of this city opportunity for advancement tliat has led him to the substantial position which he now occupies as a representative business man of the county seat. In 1876 he was elected circuit clerk and served for two terms, having been a deputy in that office for ten years previous to his election, and he proved an official whose service was entirely satisfactory to the general public. Following his retirement from the office he was elected in 1882 president of the First National Bank, of which he has been a director since 1875. He entered upon the new duties with the same spirit of enterprise, determination and broad outlook that have always characterized everything that he has undertaken and under his skillful management the First National has become one of the strong financial institutions of Princeton and Bureau county. The bank was established in 18G5 by Benjamin S., H. H. and W. W. Ferris. A safe, conservative policy was inaugurated that has always been maintained, and from the beginning the institution has been a paying one. enjoying a healthful growth, resulting in continually increasing assets. The history of this institution is too well known to need further mention here and suffice it to say that it is the visible exemplification of the ability and executive force of him who stands at its head.

On the 27th of May, 1862, Daniel H. Smith was married to Miss Jane M. Hubbell. a daughter of Homer E. and ilaria (Gove) Hubbell. A son, the only child of this marriage, Dr. Louis J. Smith, is now engaged in practice of dentistry in South Bend, Indiana.

Mr. Smith has long been a valued memlier of the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges and has been representative to the grand lodges of both organizations. He is not active in political circles, but as a matter of principle votes with the repuljlican party and his religious faith is indicated by his attendance at the Jlethodist church. Mrs. Smith is a member of the Episcopal church and is a charter member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. No citizen of Princeton is more thoroughly representative or more devoted to the promotion of her welfare than Daniel II. Sniith, who though he has never sought to figure in public life has nevertheless taken a prctminciit |iart in local affairs as one whose means and inlluenoe have been used unsparingly in advancing enterprise in this city, now one of the most flourishing towns of northern Illinois.

Edward B. Anthony

EDWARD B. ANTHONY. Edward B. Anthony, who, having acquired a handsome com])etence through the years of his active connection with horticultural pursuits, is now enabled to live retired upon his farm on section? 17, 18 and 20, Indiantown township, was born in this county August 9, 1841, his jiarents being .Vlfred and Mary (Cusliing) .\nthony. The father wa.s a native of Providence, Rhode Island, and lirsl opuuud his eyes to tlic light, ui' (hiy October 31, 1815. He was a grandson of Isaac Anthony, also a native of Rhode Island, in which state he spent his entire life. His son, Isaac Anthony, Jr.. was likewise horn and died there and at the time of the war of 1812 he esuoused the American cause and fought with tlio rank of captain. He married Miss Nancy Fish and they became the parents of nine children who reached adult age.

Of these Alfred Anthony was the youngest and in 183G he came to Bureau county, Illinois, being one of the colony that laid out the town of Providence. He came here with Caleb Cushing and clerked for him in his store at Providence for some time. Later he bought land and added to it as opportunity offered until his holdiass embraced four hundred acres. There he carried on general farming along modern lines of progress and imjirovcincnt and he erected there the home which is now occupied by Mrs. Emma Anthony. A self-matle man, his life record proved what may be accomplished through determination and energy and at all times his purposes were straightforward and his business methods reliable. In politics he was a republican, who e.xerted considerable influence in the councils of his party in early days and in the primitive period of the county's development he served as sheriff. He wedded Mary Cushing, with whose father, Caleb Cushing, he had come to Illinois. She was born May 24, 1819, and her father was born August 12, 1795, in Seekonk, Massachusetts, while his death occurred in Providence, Bureau county, January 12, 1877. They became the parents of seven children, four sons and three daughters, namely: Edward B. ; Charles P., who is living in Lexington, Nebraska : Emily, the wife of Thomas De.xter, of Oberlin, Ohio; ilahala, who died at the age of si.x years; George A., a resident of Ivewanee, Illinois; Jo.sephine E., the wife of Dr. W. C. Griswdld, a practicing physician of Princeton; and A\'illi(' H., deceased, who is mentioned on another page of this work.

Mr. .\nthony of this review was educated in the common schools and in Dover Academy and engaged in teaching school for three winters. He afterward followed farming for two years and in the spring of 1868 he went to Chicago, where for about seven years he was em])loyed as a salesman in a wholesale millinery house. He next went to l^ooria. Illinois, where he acted as salesman in a wholesale notion store and also went upon the road as a commercial traveler. Later he was employed in a notion and fancy-goods store in Chicago and from that city brought a stock of goods to Providence, where he conducted a general store for several years. He afterward resumed the occupation of farming, to which he had been reared, and in 1882 purchased his present farm, upon which he has since resided. He now ow^ns about one hundred and tbirlv acres of land.

On the loth of October, 18G.J, Mr. .\nthony was united in marriage to iliss Anna Patterson, who was born .Vpril 13, 1814, in South Bend, Indiana, and was a daughter of William H. and Mary A. (Deuguid) Patterson. The parents were both natives of Virginia and the mother died when Mrs. Anthony was only a year old. When slic was a maiden of eight summers her father brought the family to this state, locating at Lacon, whence he afterward removed to Black Walnut Grove in Bureau county. He was a farmer liy occupation and thus provided for his family. -Vfter losing his first wife he wedded .Mary Mc- Murry, who is now living at Douglas Place in Chicago and is eighty-nine years of age. ]\Irs. Anthony was the only child of the first marriage and there was one daughter by the second marriage - Mrs. Florence Ellis, residing with her mother in Chicago.

Mr. and Mrs. .\nthony had one son, William .Mfrcd, who died at the age of six years. A republican in his political views Jlr. Anthony has been assessor of Indiantown township for six years and was recently a delegate to the congressional convention which met at Peoria, August 16, 1906. He and his wife hobl membership in the Baptist church of Tiskilwa, of which he is a trustee and deacon. They are very jileasant people, genial and kiiully, and tiieir deference for the o]iinions of others have made them popular. Both represent old families of this part of the state and Mr. Anthony has made a creditable business record, wherehy he has gained a verv gratifying competence.

CIl.M.'I.HS STAP,LEK. Charles Stabler, an enterprising and prosperous representative of the farming interests of Bureau county, living in Neponset township, was born within its borders, April 1, 18.'iS, a son of William and Elizalieth (Kneesbaw) Slaiiler. His father, born in England, .March 9, 1830, is now living in Neponset, wliile his mother's birth occurred in the same country, April 12, 1831. They were married in England, and, crossing the Atlantic to America, became early residents of Neponset township, where Mr. Stabler engaged in farming and stock-raising. He has prospered as the years have gone by and is now one of the extensive landowners of the community, having nuide judicious investments in real estate so that he now derives a handsome income from his property. He has also figured prominently in community affairs, serving as supervisor two or three terms, while his ))olitical allegiance is given the republican party. Mr. and Mrs. Stabler became the jiarents of seven children, of whom five are now lixiiig: William A., a resident of Neponset townsbiii; Jane, the wife of Thomas Mocroft, of Waverly. Nebraska: Charles, of Ibis review; Caroline,

Charles Stabler acquired a public-school education and was reared to farm work in all its departments. Since attaining his majority his attention has been given to general agricultural pursuits, with good results. On the 3d of Marcii, 188G, he wedded iliss Mary Wilson Gerrond, who was born in Macon township, February 6, 18.58, and presides with gracious hospitality over their attractive home. She is a daughter of James and Margaret (Ferguson) Gerrond, natives of Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, the former born December 4. 1826. and the latter April 2ti, 18-26. Mr. Gerrond acquired his education in the schools of his native land and that he was an apt pupil is indicated by the fact that when he was fourteen years of age he won two books, one as a prize for superior scholarship in mathematics and the otlier in history. He was ever a well read man, keeping in touch with the world's progress and the events of general interest. He spent seven years as an apprentice to the blacksmith's trade in Scotland and became an expert worker in steel and iron. In 1848, when twenty-two years of age, he crossed the Atlantic to America and w^as married in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, to Margaret Ferguson. In 1855 they removed to Sheflield, Illinois, where Mr. Gerrond followed blacksmithing For some time and then purchased a farm at Walnut (irove, where he carried on general agricultural pursuits and blacksmithing for about four or five years. On the expiration of that period he removed to Neponset, where he conducted a smithy until 1865, when he purchased a place a mile south of the town upon which he spent his remaining days. He was well known throughout the county as a fine workman, a reliable business in;) II and a citizen of worth, who justly merited the higli esteem which was uniformly tendered liim. He filled all the township offices and was serving as supervisor at the time of his death, having been the incumbent in that office for six or eight years. He was a rcpulilican in politics and was a member of Neponset lodge. No. 803, A. F. & A. M. He passed away February 8, 1885, while the mother of Mrs. Stabler died July 20, 1867. They were the parents of six children, of whom five are now living: Agnes F., the wife of James W. Wing; Mrs. Stabler; James C, who married Hottic Reynolds; j\[argaret F., the wife of (ieorge K. Craig; and Jessie D., the wife of James H. Tilibetts. The fourth member of fhe family was Edwin .\., wlio died in infancy, .\ftcr losing his first wife ^Tr. Gerrond married Mrs. Sarah Batdorff, in September, 1873, and they became the parents of three children: Nellie, now Mrs. C. K. Stuart, of Neponset; George, of Neponset; and John, of Los .Angeles, California.

May 18, ]8il0; Jesse L., .Vugust 16, ISHl; and Ellis Ward, who was born July 10, 1893, and died August 19. 18II5. The family residence is a fine home with modern improvements, lacking in none of the equipments known to the best city homes and the line baby grand piano and other rich and tasteful furnishings indicate the culture and refined taste of the owners. Mr. Stabler is a republican and has held some local offices. The family are prominent socially and the hospitality of their home is greatly enjoyed by their many friends.

Michael Hoover

iliehael Hoover, whose success is largely due to his own labors, so that he may well be classed with the self-made men of Bureau county, is now carrying on farm work in Bureau township, and his place of two hundred and thirty-two acres is the visible evidence of his life of thrift and energy. He was born in Pennsylvania on the 29tli of September, 1849, and is a son of William and Elizabeth Jane (Shettle) Hoover, who in the year 1862 left the Keystone state and came to the middle west, reaching Princeton on the 4th of June of that year. They settled a half mile north of the city, living on a farm there for two years, and subsequently they removed to a farm a mile further north, where they made their home for a similar period. They afterward took up their abode in Bureau township.

Michael Hoover was a youth of twelve years when the family came to Illinois, and his education, which was begun in the public schools of Pennsylvania, was continued in Bureau county. After putting aside his text-books he worked with his father on the home farm, early assisting in the task of plowing, planting and harvesting, so that as the years went by he gained practical knowledge of the best methods of carrying on farm work. As his financial resources increased he made judicious investments in )iroperty and his holdings now comprise two huiulred and thirtytwo acres of rich and valuable land. Hi? crops are largely corn and oats, but he also raises considerable stock of mixed varieties.

On the 29tli of June, 1875, occurred the marriage of Michael Hoover and Miss Hattie E. Brigham. who was born June 39, 1851, a daughter of Joseph II. and Jane E. (Mercer) l^righam, tlie f(U'mer a native of Massachusetts and fhe latter of Ohio. The year of their arrival in Illinois was in the early '30s and they were among the honored pioneer settlers of Bureau county. Many Indians of Shabbona's tribe were still living in this part of the state when they arrived. Wild game of various kinds was to be had in abundance and the j)rairies were largely uncultivated, while the timber that bordered the streams was uncut. Few im])rovements bad lieon made to indicate that the seeds of civilizalion had been planted by the early settlers, and Mr. Hrigham east in his lot with the pioneers, shared in the hardships and trials of frontier life and liore liis full siuire in the work of early developnieiil and improvement. .\t tiie time of their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hoover located upon a farm and as the years have gone by their union has been blessed with ten ehildren, of whom Antiiony Franklin and L'iiarles Michael, the second and third in order of birth respectively, are now deceased. Those who still survive are Joseph William, Elma Jane. .Mary Hliza, Joiin Frederick, ilartha ilay, Fannie Magdalena, Vernon Koderick and Eva (Jladys. The family are all members of the English Lutheran church of I'rineetou. They are people of the highest respectability, esteemed in the eommunity where they have resiiled for a long period. ^Ir. Hoover's life record should serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others, for most of his property has been accumulated by liis own labors and shows what can be aeeomplished tlirougli diligence and pcrseverence.

P)Uir Milchell. of Dover townshiii, has for seventeen years resided upon his present farm, which comprises one hundred and sixty acres of rich and productive land. It is supplied with good huildings and all modern equipments and in its neat and thrifty appearance indicates the careful su])ervision of the owner. Mr. Mitchell is a native of Chemung county, New York, the date of his birth being April 27, 1852. His father, William Mittbell, was horn in the same county in ]S(l!i ami was married there to Miss Elizabeth Purdy, wliose birth oceured in 181. i. Throughout his entire life he followed the occupation of farming and tlius provided for his family of ten children, lunnbering six sons and four daughters. One son. rJeorge ^fitehell, enlisted in response to the president's first call for troops to aid in the preservation of the Union and after serving for ninety days re-enlisted, continuing at the front throughout tiie remainder of the war. He was four times wounded. Another son. Jacob Mitchell, who enlisted in 1862, was killed at the battle of .Vntietam. .fames P. Mitchell, eidisting when the war had been in progress for two years, served for two years and was then honorablv discharged. John C. Mitchell joined the army in 18()2 and was a soldier tbrougluiut the remainder of the period of hostilities.

Burr Jfitchell acquired his education in the public schools of his native state, putting asiile his text-books at the age of fifteen years to become an active factor in the business world, l-'or several years he was employed in a sash, door and blind factory and, thinking to enjoy still better business o])porl unities in the middle west, he came to Illinois in 1874 and here turned his attention to farming, which he has since followed. For seventeen years he has resided upon his present farm in Dover township and has a ((Uarler .section of land which is very aiable and returns large crops as a reward for the care and labor he bestows upon the fields. There are good buildings for the shelter of grain and stock and a commodious home, which is justly celebrated for its warm-hearted hospitality. The fields are well tilled and in the ]iastures is found high grade stock, including Clyde horses, Durham cattle and Hed Jersey hogs.

On the 4th of July, 1878, Mr. .Mitchell was united in marriage, in Princeton, Illinois, t(j Miss Mary E. York, who was born in Bureau county, Illinois, February S, 18(>2, and was educated in the pul)lic schools of this locality. Her father, .lohn W. York, was born in Illinois, August 10, ISo,"), while her mother was born near Columbus, Ohio, May ;J. 1837. He was a merchant who carried on business in Depue. Illinois, for several years or until his daughter, Mrs. Jlitchell, was three years of age, when he removed to a farm in Selhy county and later took U]) his abode upon the farm in Selby townshij). Later he removed to the farm where our subject now resides and after residing there for seven years he went to Princeton, where he died March 1, 1906. For a number of years he carried on agricultural jnirsuits but spent the last seventeen years of his life as a retired farmer in Princeton. Unto Mr. and Mrs. ilitchcll have lieeii born i'we children: Bertha :\r.. born June Ki, 187!); George W., .November 2, 1880; William 0.. Septemlier 3. 1882; .Tolm, January 20, 188.5; and Laura, .hinuarv 6, 1892.

In his fraternal relations .Mr. Miteliell is an Odd Fellow, with which society he has alliliated for twenty-nine years. In ])olitics he was for many years a republican l>ut now ca.sts an indepi'udent ballot. He belongs to the "l'resl)vterian church, with which his entire fanuly are identified, and his life has been in luirmonv with his professions, being characterized by liledity to every duty and actuated by high and b'lnorable motives.

Williani 11. Warner owns ami occupies an excellent farm in Berlin township, liaving eightyone acres on section 18. together with a tract of land of one hundred and twenty acres on sections 7 and 18. Berlin township. .V native of Pennsylvania, he was born in the city of Lebanon in Lebanon county, March 21. 18(iO. His father, Cyrus J. Warner, was also a native of that place and the date of his hirtli was December Ki. 183.5. He married F'lani-es Knoll, who was born in Leiianon county, October 21, 1832. ami their onlv ehild is

William II. Warner oi' this review. The father was a miller bv trade ami followed that pursuit in the east, but "thinking to provide a better living for his family in the middle west he came to Illinois about 186-i and settled in Bureau county.

William H. Warner, then a lad of four years, was therefore reared in Bureau county and at the usual age entered the public schools, wherein he mastered the common branches of learning. During the periods of vacation he assisted in the work of the home farm and thus gained practical experience in the occupation which he has made his life work. He has always carried on general farming and as the years have gone by has prospered, for he has managed his business interests with great care and discrimination and has been energetic and diligent in all that lie has undertaken. He raises both grain and stock and his farm is a well developed and improved property.

On the 25th of November, 1880, Mr. Warner was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Gray, also a native of Lel)anon, Pennsylvania, born September 10, 18G3. Three children grace this marriage: Cora May, who was born July 2, 1882, and is now the wife of Theodore A. DaJdgren, of Princeton ; Anna L., w'ho was born September 24, 188-1, and is the wife of Eevalo A. Pireson, of Shelby township; and Hazel E. B., born October 3, 1901. The parents are Congregationalists in religious views and Mr. Warner is connected with Dauntless lodge, No. 150, K. P., at Maiden. His political belief harmonizes with the principles of the republican party, which he has stancbly sujiported since casting his first presidential liallot for James G. Blaine. Almost his entire life has been spent in this county, so that his history is largely familiar to his fellow townsmen and his record is characterized by many sterling traits, including reliability ami activity in business, loyalty and fidelty in citizcnshi)).

William Sutton

William Sutton, deceased, was for more than a half century a respected and prominent resident of Bureau county, where he controlled extensive and important business interests, largely in connection with agricultural life. His activity, his enterprise and his thorough reliability all combined to make him one of the most prosperous and respected residents of this part of the state and his death was therefore the occasion of deep and widespread regret.

A native of (Jhio, Mr. Sutton was born in St. Clairsville, that state, on the 12th of June, 1828, and was reared amid the refining influences of a good home, his parents being connected with the Society of Friends or Quakers and exemplifying in their life the peaceful traits, kindly consideration and unfaltering integrity characteristic of that sect. The son spent the days of his boyhood and youth in the state of his nativity, acquired his education in the common schools and was reared to habits of industry, economy anl honesty - rules of conduct which ever afterward governed his life. An unfortunate impediment in his speech prevented him from attending school but he acquired a good education becoming especially proficient in mathematics. When he was six years old the family became scattered and he went to live with an uncle, Whalon Frasier, where he remained until he was thirteen. He then resided with a sister until he concluded to learn the carpenter's trade, and after mastering the business worked as a journeyman. He soon decided that this was too slow a mode to make money but as he said "when lie stopped pushing the plane the money stopped coming in.'"' Thinking that he might enjoy better Inisiness opjiortunitics in the newer but rapidly developing middle west he came to this state in the spring of 1852 with his mother, sister and brother, and located at Peoria, where he remained until the fall of the same year. He then came to Bureau county, settling first in Dover, but soon afterward took U]i his abode in Berlin township, where he made his home for a considerable period. He became the owner of land, devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits and placed his fields imder a high state of cultivation, so that he annually harvested good crops which brought liim a gratifying income. As his financial resources increased be invested more and more largely in land until he had extensive and ])r(ifitable holdings, owning over five hundred acres of good land. For several vears he devoted considerable attention to the grain business. Ho was ever watchful of business opportunities and quickly improved all of the advantages which came to him for advancement in business life. He was never idle a single day and indolence was utterly foreign to his nature. He worked pers'stently and his industry was supplemented by sound l)usiness judgment and keen discrituination, so that he made continuous progress toward the goal of success. He held a number of local offices, such as school dinvtor. road commissioner and town councilman.

On the 2d of March, 1870, in Maiden. Ur. Sutton was united in marriage to Miss Caroline A. Green, whose birth occurred in East Haddam, Connecticut, on the 8th of November, 18-1(;. Th's union was bles.sed with two children but one died at the age of six wi>eks. The surviving son is Lewis Sutton, whose sketch is given below. At the time of their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Sutton established their home in Maiden in the residence which is yet occupied by the widow and in which Mr. Sutton passed away on the 3d of May. 1905. Having made extensive and judicious investments in real estate, he was enabled to leave to his wife and son a goodly competence, supplying them with all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life.

Congregational eliureh. lie was iJentitii'd with the society for nearly a halt' century and was one of its devoted and loyal adherents, doing all in his power to promote its growth and extend its influence. Moreover his daily life and eonduct exemplified his religious faith. He lived at peace with his fellowmen, was just in his business dealings, considerate of the feelings of others at all times and adhered closely to a high standard of moral conduct. Men who met him in a business wav respected and honored him and those who knew him socially felt proud of his friendship and took great delight in his genial companionship. To his family he was a devoted husband and father, counting no personal sacrifice or effort on his part too great if it would promote the welfare and happiness of his wife and children.

Lewis Sutton was born in Berlin township, Bureau county, September 1.5, 187'2. At the usual age he began his education as a public-school student in Maiden and after putting aside his text-books he engaged in the hardware business for three years. He then turned his attention to farming and stock-raising and has since devoted his energies to agricultural pursuits. The years have witnessed remarkable success in his btisiness operations and dealings. He now owns five hundred and thirty-seven acres of valuable land in Berlin township, having made extensive and judicious investments in real estate. His land is nicely located and is worth today two hundred dollars per acre. He has resided at his present home for four years, having a large residence near the corporation limits of Maiden. There is also an extensive barn and other outbuildings upon the place and all are well painted anil kept in excellent state of re]iair. The home is surrounded by fine shade trees and in fact this is an ideal country residence, in which all the comforts of genuine home life may be enjoyed.

In ISn.T Mr. Sutton was married to Miss Minnie B. Scott, who was born July 26, 1S71, and bv this marriage there is now one son, Lawrence W.. who was born November 14, 189(1, nnd is now at home with his parents. Mrs. Sutton acquired her education in the schools of Maiden, which she attended to the age of eighteen years, and she is a lady of natural culture, who presides with gracious hospitality over her beautiful and attractive home. She holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, of ]\[a]den, to the support of which Mr. Sutton contributes generously and he is equally helpful with other movements and measures which have for their object the welfare of the community and its advancement along material, intellectual and moral lines. His political support is given to the democracy hut he is without aspiration for jiublie office, preferring to give the greater part of Ins time and attention to the care and supervision of his valuable farming interests. Through his honesty, push and energy he is yearly adding to his already large holdings in real estate and [jcrsoual property and few men of his age have attained the measure of success which has crowned his efforts. He is widely recognized as one of the foremost land owners and farmers of his township and as such is worthy of prominent mention in this volume.

William Holmaii Johnson has extensive hiiidcii possessions, owning aliout fnur hundred and eighty-two acres of fine hind in Bureau township, lie is there engaged in the raising of Poland China hogs and Galloway cattle and the well tilled fields show his thorough familiarity with the best methods of plowing, planting, and harvesting, lie was born August 23, 1855, in Indiana, a son of James J. and Minerva (Young) Johnson, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Pennsylvania. Tiiey were residents for some years of Indiana, whence they removed to Illinois in 1858. After a few days spent at Princeton they settled north of the city in Dover township upon a farm wdnch the father cultivated for a number of years, becoming one of the enterjirising and prosperous ajriculturists of his community. He carried on the work of the fields until his labors had brought to him a very desirable competence and now he lives a retired life in Princeton. His wife, however, has passed away. Mr. Johnson was one of the early settlers of the county, having for almost a half century resided within its borders and is therefore familiar with mucli of its history and the important events which have shaped its annals.

William II. Johnson comideted his educatinn in Princeton high school, having in his early boyhood been a student in the district school near the home farm. In early manhood he engaged in teaching in different parts oj. the county and later he concentrated his energies entirely upon farm work and as the years have gone by lie has gained a place among the substantial i-esidents of Bureau township, where he owns about four hundred and eighty-two acres of very fine land. He annually harvests large crops of corn and oats and raises considerable stock, mostly Poland China hogs and Galloway cattle. He is a man of unfaltering determination and carries forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes, brooking no obstacles that can be overcome by consecutive and honest effort.

On the 4th of March, 1878, Mr. Johnson was married to Miss Mary Boweu, a daughter of Thomas and Elvira (Thomas) Bowen, both of whom were natives of England. They became residents of Princeton at an early |)eriod in its settlement and in fact were married in that city shortly after their arrival in this cnuntrv from England. Mr. and Mrs. Jolmsun have become the parents of eleven children, eigid sons and three daughters: Harry; Clay and Gray, twins; Frank; Homer; Elvira; Kuth; Benjamin; Alice; and Frederick and Calvin, deceased. Tlie family are members of the Ba]:)tist church of Princeton and Mr. Johnson gives his political allegiance to the republican party but has no aspiration for office, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his business interests, in which he has met with signal success. It is the men of strong and honorable purpose who command the esteem of those with whom they are associated and that he is such a man is indicated by the hiah regard which is uniforndv trivcn him.

Thomas C. Vaughn, among the native sons of Bureau county whose continued residence here is indicative of the attractiveness of this section of the state and of the opportunities afforded its citizens, was born on the 4th of November, 1868. His paternal grandfather, Stillman Vaughn, was born July "20, 1800, while his wife, ilrs. Lucinda Vauglm, was liorn Septendjer 16, 1804. They Ijecame the parents of two sons, one of whom, Thomas E. Vaughn, was born in Massachusetts, July 20, 1830. Having arrived at years of maturity he was married on the 9th of November, 18.55, to Miss Lydia Hollingshead. wliose birth occurred in the old Bay state May 12, 1839. They became the parents of twelve children, namelv : Louis H., John A., Nathan F., Julia A., Lillie M., Thomas C, Emma J., Eliznlirth, Maggie, Earle v., A'erne A', and Nellie.

The subject of this review was reared under the parental roof, early becoming familiar with the duties and labois that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. He worked in the fields through the summer months and in the winter seasons ac'- quired his education through attendance at the public schools, completing his course in Princeton high school. The cause of education has always found in him a warm and helpful friend and he has done effective service in behalf of public instruction wliile acting as school director. His att(!ntion throughout bis business career has been given to general fanning and he is now the owner of eighty acres of fine land, the place being splendidly improved with good buildings. He purchased his farm six years ago and raises the cereals best adapted to soil and climate, annually harvesting good crops, for the land is very productive. In 190.5 he raised thirty-five hundred liushels of corn on fifty-one acres - the largest yield in Bureau county for that year. Mr. Vaughn also owns a Percheron mare weighing twentythree hundred pounds with a colt by her side two months old, weighing five hundred jiounds. Mr. Vaughn has refused five hundred dollars for the mare and can sjct (iiie hundred and fifty dollars for the colt. lie also raises Diirhaiii cattle and

Jersey hogs. In the cultivation of his fields he follows the most advanced methods and the success of his crops is undoubtedly largely due to the fact that he enriches the soil by plowing under clover.

As a companion and helpmate for life's journey Mr. A'aughn chose Miss Ida M. Matson, who was bom in Dover township, October 2, 1874. Their wedding was celebrated March 13, 189.5, and they have become the parents of two daughters: Evelyn E., born Octoljcr 13, 1896: and Lvdia IL, ijoru July 14, 1900. :\Irs. Vaughn's father, Enus M. Matson, was a native of Ohio, born October 28, 1822. His last years were spent as a retired farmer in Princeton, Illinois, where he died June 24, 1899. He was one of the pioneer settlers of this county, having arrived here in 1845. His wife, who bore tlie maiden name of Helen M. Westljrook, was born in Tioga county, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1835, and died in Dover township, April IT, 1891, at the age of fifty-five years, ten months and fifteen days.

Mv. Vaughn is a rejiublican but without asjiiration for oltiie. He has been a member of the Wesleyan ]\Iethodist church for about three years, but since the age of eleven years has contributed to the church expenses and is now serving as one of its trustees. His family are also identified with the same church and in the community where they reside they occupy an enviable position in social circles, while the hospitality of their own home is greatly enjoyed by their many friends, ilr. Vaughn is yet a young man, widely recognized for his excellent Inisiness qualities, and he justly merits the success which has rewarded his labors.

Henry C. Reed

Henry C. Reed, of Princeton, who for the jiast twenty years has lived a retired life, is numbered among the pioneer settlers of Bureau county. He was engaged in the banking business in this city and has also operated in real estate in both Princeton and Chicago. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in January, 1840, a son of Alexander and Harriett (i. ( Kclsie) Reed. The Kelsies as well as the Reeds were a |)ionecr faniilv of Princeton. Both Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Reed were natives of Hartford, Connecticut, where the father resided until 1849, when lie became one of the argonauts who went to California in search of the golden fleece. Making his way to the far Pacific coast, he was there engaged in different kinds of business and became wealthy and upon his return to the middle west lie settled at Hillsdale, Michigan, where he invested largely in fruit farms. His supervision was given to his property without active participation in farm work, tor he practically lived retired, making his home in Hillsdale until his death. His wife also passed away in that citv.

Past And Pkese.Nt Of Bukeau Lul-Ntv

Henry C. Reed acquireJ a good education in the schools of Hillsdale and is a graduate of the college there. In early life he came to rnncetdn to make his home with his uncle, Mr. Kelsie, who wa^; en^'ajred in tlie baiikini; i)u^ine.-^s here, and later Mr. Reed began teaching sciiool at Green River, this county, which profession he followed for a few years. Carefully husbanding his earnings, he made investments of his capital in land in the vicinity of Green River and found that his real estate operations were proving very profitable, so that he purchased more farming land in the county. He thus gradually worked into the realestate business in Princeton, buying and selling town property, and his judicious investments and well managed sales brought to him an excellent financial return. He also invested in real estate in Chicago and in farm land near that city, and he was seldom, if ever, at error in his business judgment, regarding the value of property and its possible appreciation. He became one of the stockholders of the Dime Savings Bank in Princeton and was afterward chosen its president.

Mr. Reed was married in the house which is still his home, the lady of his choice being Miss Louise Marie White, also a representative of a pioneer family of this city. She was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts, a daughter of Captain Ebenezer and Louise Marie (Wright) White, who were natives of Ludlow, Massachusetts, whence Captain White removed to New York city, where he was engaged in contracting. He afterward built mills all through the east and south and in 1856 he became a resident of Princeton, where he began contracting, erecting many of the early buildings of this city, including the American House, Presbyterian church, the old courthouse and other important structures. He was elected the first mayor of Princeton, the office being then called president of the town board, and he gave to the city a public spirited and progressive administration, characterized liy an understanding of the needs and possibilities of the city and the opportunities for practical reform and improvement. He finally retired from active business life and invested hi-; money in real estate, spending his remaining days in the enjoyment of well earned rest from further labor. In 1867 he was in a run-away accident and was injured, which left him in an invalid condition for three years or up to the time of his death in 1870. His first wife died in the cast during the infancy of IMrs. Reed and Captain White afterward married Miss Emily Crouch, who died in ISflG at the home of her daughter in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jlr. and I^Irs. Reed became the parents of seven children: tWilJiam W'liito, who married Agjios Mnr|)hy of Dixon, Illinois, now resides in Peoria, where he is engaged in the retail trunk business. Arargaret Elizabeth is a teacher in the public schools of Bureau county and resides at home. r.ouise Victoria is the wife of Charles Butterworth of Columbus, Ohio. Mae Lsabella is a practicing attorney of Columlnis, Ohio. Grace Helen is the wife of Theodore Tindale, who resides in ^[e^rill, Wisconsin. Catherine Blanche is at home. Walter Henry is bookkeejoer for the Sun Manufacturing Company at Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Reed continued in the banking business in Princeton for many years and also in real estate operations, owning valuable property in the city and also fine farming land in Bureau county. He likewise owned much valuable real estate in the business district of Chicago and bought and exchanged much property, his operations being quite extensive there. About 1887, however, he disposed of much of his real estate and has since lived a retired life. He has never been an ollicc seeker but lias always been a stanch republican in his political affiliations. He belongs to the ilasonic fraternity of Princeton and attained the Ivnight Templar degree in the craft. He was formerly a prominent member of various literary clubs here, taking great interest therein, and was a prolific and able writer. He wrote much poetry in an earlier day and all through an active and busy life devoted much time to reading and literary research. He made a splendid record as a successful business man and became well known all over the county and through the able control of his banking interests and real-estate investments was enabled to provide his family with all of the comforts and many of the luxuries of life. Mrs. Reed and her daughters are members of the Congregational church in Princeton. The family reside at Xo. 20 East Peru street, where they own a nice home, which was erected by Captain White, who at one time owned the entire block upon which this residence stands.

John W. Piersox

John W. Pierson, a farmer owning land on sections 25, 36 and 36, Wyanet township, was born in southern Sweden in 1857 and is a son of P. W. Pienson, a retired farmer residing on North street in Princeton, Illinois. He carried on general agricultural pursuits west of the city upon the ])ie.sent site of the cemetery in early years and through his farming operations acquired a measure of prosperity that now enables him to live comfortably without recourse to further labor. Having lost his first wife, he married again and by that union had two children, while of tlie first marriage there were born four children.

.Tohn W. Pier.-ion was educated in the common schoii's of Sweden and throughout his entire life has followed farming. He came to America in 1881 and has since lived in Bureau countv. Ilis first purchase of land made him owner of one hundred and twenty-six acres in Leepertown township, which he afterward sold, while subsequently lie purchased the farm upon which he now resides, becoming owner of two hundred and eighty acres of fine land on sections 25, 26 and 36, Wyanet township, in 1901. The following year he removed to this farm and has since made it his home. The place is conveniently and pleasantly located within four and a half miles of Princeton and thus the advantages of the city are easily obtainable. This is a fine farm, well improved, in the midst of which stands a large and attractive modern residence and good outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock. Mr. Pierson carries on general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising, making a specialty of horses, cattle and hogs. He raises Hereford cattle, having five head of registered stock. He also raises heavy working horses, fine driving horses and Poland China hogs, and his opinions are largely regarded as authority on matters relating to stock-raising interests.

Mr. Pierson was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Eckerson, who came to Illinois from Sweden in 1882. By this marriage there have been born nine children, six of whom are now living: Harry, twenty-three years of age; August and Anna, both deceased; Selma and August, aged eighteen and sixteen years; Oscar, thirteen years of age; Wilbert, eleven years of age; one who died in infancy; and Elida, now aged six years.

Mr. Pierson votes with the prohibition party because it embodies his views upon the temperance question, and he has served on the school board and as commissioner of highways. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Swedish Lutheran church. He has been very successful and is a line man of many excellent traits of character, whose devotion to the public welfare as well as his activity and trustworthiness in his private business interests have made him one of the most respected residents of this part of tlio county.

Joseph K. Hazen

Jo.seph K. Hazen, to whom has been vouchsafed an honorable retirement from labor, was in former years actively and successfully engaged in general agricultural pursuits but is now enjoying a well earned rest in the fruits of his former toil. He resides on section 10, Princeton township, his place adjoining the corporation limits of Princeton. He has one of the most beautiful farms of Bureau county with a fine two story residence standing in the midst of a well kept lawn, while in the rear are good barns and other outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock and in fact none of the equipments of a model farm are lacking.