Grundy County, Illinois - Thk Part of Biography Ix General History, 1914 (part 2 of 11)

BOLLINI, William. - Without doubt this is the age of the young man. Conditions are such that men are developed rapidly and the demand for the enthusiasm and energy of youth is insistent and steady. Xo longer is it necessary for a man to wait until time has silvered his hair and lined his face before be can command the confidence of his fellow men. Leal worth is recognized without thought of age. Thus it is that many of the most important offices of every community are in the capable hands of the younger generation, and these progressive men are proving the wisdom of electing them while they are in the full vigor of young manhood. One of the striking examples of what can be accomplished by the younger men of today is shown in the career of William Bollini, city clerk or Coal City, to which office he was elected April 1. 1912.

Mr. Bollini was born in this city in 1SSG. a son of Domini.- and Mary (Marron) Bollini. The father was horn in Northern Italy, while the mother is a native of Switzerland. She went to Italy where she met Mr. Bollini and they were there married, coming to (he Tinted Stntes in 1SRM. They settled at Coal City. 111., where he entered the mines, and worked in them until a few years since, when he retired, but both he and his wife are still living at Coal City. They had four children: Minnie, William. Julius and Dominic.

William Bollini attended the schools of Coal City, and after finishing bis courses he began working as a clerk in a store, thus continuing until 1904. when he entered the employ of the Public Service Company of Chicago, with which he is still connected. Taking an enthusiastic interest in Coal City he has great faith in its future and is doing nil in his power to advance its material prosperity. The Republican party has always had in him one of its niosl effective supporters.

In 1007 Mr. Bollini married Katherine Borella of Coal City. They have two children: William Antone and Maria Frances. Mr. and Mrs. Bollini are Roman Catholics.

BOOKWALTER, Abraham Lincoln. - There are of the most successful of the agriculturalists far-seeing agriculturalists who now specialize of today arc those who after trying ether' lines along certain lines, in this way securing exeep- of endeavor, have returned to the farm, and are tionally line results and one of the men who now contentedly engaged in cultivating their has made Ins products stand for the highest property. A notable example of this in Grundy standard of excellence of their kind is Ahra- County is Benjamin Boyd Bookwalter, of Garham Lincoln Bookwalter, of Garfield Township, held Township, a son of A. L. Bookwalter who specializes on raising blooded cattle and whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work' horses, lie was horn on his present farm on Benjamin B. Bookwalter was horn in Gar- March 2S, 1S62, a son of Benjamin and Susan field Township and here educated in the district (Barkey) Bookwalter, the former of whom was schools, lie worked with his father upon the horn July 31, 1S31, and the latter October 12, homestead until joining his six brothers and IS:1.!, both in Pennsylvania. These parents sisters in what was known as the Bookwalter came to Grundy County in Is:, (. and became orchestra. For some time these talented y'oitnpioneers in what is now Garfield Township, musicians had remarkable success with their and bought land for $10.00 per a. -re. The organization, and then Mr. Bookwalter returned father (lied September PL line, and the mother. to an agricultural life, although his associates September 10, 1000, and their burial was in the still devote themselves (,, musical careers Mr Wheeler cemetery. They had four children: Bookwalter owns 1G0 acres of fine land hi Gar- Abraham Lincoln: Emma, who married W. S. field Township, upon which he is carrying on Allison, a hanker of Gardner, 111.; one who died general farming. Having grown up on a farm in infancy, and Elmer, who died aged one and and having a natural inclination towards work one-half years. of this kind. Mr. Bookwalter is interested in it

Abraham Lincoln Bookwalter attended the and is able to make a success of his undertakschools of his district and at the same time as- jngs. On February 2, 1010. he married Miss sisted his father on the farm. When he was Mayme Barrett of Gardner, 111. where her'parsixteen years old. he went to Gardner, 111., and ents still reside. Mr. and -Airs Bookwalter are for the following two years attended the schools members of the Presbyterian church Mr Bookof that city, and after that, for a short time, waiter belongs to the Modern Woodmen of learning here the details of his present business BOOTH, Louis Edward, D. V. S , veterinary phyfrom his father, who was a heavy stock raiser sician and surgeon, of Gardner. Grundy County and handler of fancy cattle and horses. He m.. demonstrates in his daily work the imporhas developed into one of the leaders in his tance of his profession. The lives of valuable ruary 10, 1802, a daughter of Richard B. IIuss, field. Although the youngest of his callimwho came to Gardner, 111., in ISC'], where he Doctor Booth is the possessor of the largest fully abreast of the discoveries in veterinary science, subscribing for the leading journals and belonging to various medical organizations.

Doctor Booth was married November !>. 1912, to Grace Holmes, daughter of .1. II. Holmes. He is a member of the local lodges of the .Masons and Modern Woodmen of America, in both of which he lias numerous friends. Politically a Republican, he has stanchly supported his party's policies and candidates, but has never sought otiice and takes hut a good citizen's interest in public affairs.

BORELLA, Martin. - In every community there are certain men who. by reason of their aptitude for business detail, thoroughness of purpose and broad-guaged policy, take a foremost part in all progressive movements. Such a man is found in the person of -Martin Borella, native of Coal City, 111., born September S, 18S2, a son of Anthony and Mary Cerutti Borella. They are the parents of seven children: Henry, a traveling man: Martin; Pete, a farmer: Kate Bollini; Maggie and .Tames, deceased; and Marguerite, living in Coal City. Anthony Borella worked on a farm and in a bakery in his native country until he was twelve years of age, when he left for Pari.-. Prance, to learn the baker's trade. Eight years later he visited Italy, and from there he embarked for Africa, where he was engaged in tin' building of tunnels. Subsequently he went back to Italy where he was united in marriage with Mary Cerutti. In 1S79 they embarked for America and after reaching Illinois hi' worked in the mines, and later ran a boarding house and store, his being the first Italian store in Coal City, it was destroyed by fire in PS'.H ; however another took its place in 1908. He is now retired. Mr. and Mrs. Borella made a tour of Europe in 1911, having also made live trips previous to this one.

Martin Borella attended school in Coal City, and at the age of twelve years became a driver of a grocery wagon for his father. Upon the retirement of his father, he took charge of the store which he managed until 1912, when he gave it up in order to visit Italy. After returning to the United States he embarked in another line of business, and also oversees his father's affairs.

On June 21, 1903. Mr. Borella was united in marriage, at Joiiet, 111., with Fronie Moarn, a native of Coal City, and one child. Marie Louise, born January 29, 1900, has blessed this union. He belongs to the Catholic Church and is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and Foresters of America, of which latter he is a social member and acts as secretary. Mr. Borella belongs to-the Fire Department of Coal City: and is a member of the Coal City Marino Band and Musician's Union, which he served as secretary for three years. Politically he is a Republican, but is very liberal in county politics. In 1910 he was on the ballot for supervisor of Felix Township, the result being a tie. from which lie withdrew by agreement. He is a man of good principles and is considered a

BOTTINO, Angelo. - A resident of the town of South Wilmington since its organization, Angelo P.ottino is the loader anion- flic Italian-born citizens of his community, and although nowliving retired from active business pursuits, still takes an alert interest in the affairs of his section, and for the past eight years has served as city clerk. He has also been a notary public for seven years, and devotes some lime to acting as a fire insurance agent and as agent for steamship lines. He was born in Northern Italy. July 5, isr,7, a son of Carlo and Domenica (Oberto) Bottino. His father, a teamster by vocation, died in bis native land in 1905. while the mother still survives and makes her home in Italy. Ten children were born to them: Baptista and Frank, who came to the United Stales and still live here; Domenica (I). who is deceased; Dominic ; Angelina, who is deceased: Victor, who lives in Prance; Quinto. who came to the United states and now resides in Texas; Angelo; Angelina til), and Domenica (in.

The education of Angelo Bottino was secured in the public schools of Northern Italy, which he attended until reaching the age of twelve years, and after (hat time worked in a shop at a salary of fen cents per day for three years. Desiring to better himself, he then went to France and secured employment in the coal mines, but when twenty years of age returned to Italy and for two years served in the Italian army. Subsequently he went to Portugal for a short time and then returned to France, and when twenty-four years of age emigrated to the United States locating at once at Braidwood, 111., where he beanie a worker in Pie mines. In 1S99 Mr. Bottino came to South Wilmington at the time the town started, and this has been his home to the present time. He was for some years engaged in the saloon business, but has disposed of his interests therein, and is living practically retired. He has shown his public spirit on numerous occasions when he was identified with movements making for progress and the betterment of conditions here, and is worthy of being numbered among the town's representative men.

Mr. Bottino was married to Miss Elizabeth Haakey, and three children have been born to them: Angelina. Mabel and Louis, all of whom reside at home. Mr. and Mrs. Bottino are members of the Catholic Church. He is prominent fraternally as a member of the Eagles Lodge. South Wilmington, the Italian society of the White Neck Tie. at Spring Valley; the Odd Fellows, at Braceville; and the Knights of Pythias, at Cedarville. In the capacity of city clerk', he is -ably handling the affairs of his adopted place, and his conscientious public service has won him (lie respect and esteem of his fellow-citizens.

BOTTINO, Clem, a member of the firm of C. Bot- BOTTINO, Dominic - Examples are numerous tino & Brother, proprietors of the leading store of men who have come to this country from of South Wilmington. 111., is one of the prom- foreign lands without financial resources or iniuont and enterprising young business men of lluential friends and have risen to places of im- Grundy County. I lis career lias been one of portance in commercial life, and no better inconstant industry and courageous perseverance, stance u\' this type may he found than Dominie and in spite of discouragements and misfor- Bottino, prominent business man and highly tunes he lias kept steadily progressing until respected citizen of South Wilmington, 111. Mr. now he is recognized as an important factor in Bottino was born .Tune 9, 1800, in Forino the business life of his adopted place. Mr. Uivara, Northern Italy, and is a son of Carlo Bottino was born August 2. lss<>-. in Compiegue, and Domenica (Oberto) Bottino. His lather. France, and is a son of Frank and .Mary who followed the occupation of teamster, died (Campo) Bottino. in his native Italy, in 1905, and the mother in the fruit and confectionery business, in came to America; Angelina (11). and Donienwhich'he continued for about six years. In the i<-a (II).

began to work in his father's -tore. He was his interests there and came to South Wilmingsubsequently engaged in teaming for some time, ton. 111. I-Iere he was engaged in the grocery attract Jul: a trade from all over this part of lived retired until 1909, then engaging in busithe county. Chan Bottino lias charge of the ness again at his present location.

meat department and of the financial end of In 1SS3, while still residing in Italy. Mr. Botthe business, keeping the books. He has been tino was married to Katherina Campo. daughter at all times manifested a commendable interest Maggle aud Katie, who are living at home; in the welfare of his community and its people, LuCv am, Peter txvhiS nt home; DorainiC) Jr and by his courteous and pleasing manner has w|1() aiso nH.s at home . and Frank, who died gained a wide circle of friends. ;,t the age of eight years and is buried at Braid- On May 30. 190G, Mr. Bottino was married to wood. Mr. and .Mrs. Bottino are members of Miss Mary Bruno, a native of Northern Italy. the Catholic Church. He is widely 'known in Two children have been born to this union: fraternal circles, belonging, to. the Catholic Frank and John, both residing at home. Mr. Order of Foresters, at Coal City; Minatore Bottino is well known in fraternal circles as a ^'Italia, and Sola Resplendente, at South Wilmember of the Foresters of America, the Sola "iington; Pretro-Micea, at Braceville; Fraternal Resplendente and the Minitore D'ltalia. With 0rder of ":a-'"s- ^ s",l(h Wilmington, and to vote for the man he considers best qualified vested his means in* real estate, and in addifor the oflice, regardless of party lines. to owning a number of residences and store

BOWER, Leonard, owner of 100 acres of fertile land in Good Farm Township, has demonstrated in his actual everyday operations the value of intelligent methods as applied to farming. In addition to his home farm, he owns ICO acres which he rents, so that he is our of the heavy landowners of Grundy County. He was born in Kendall County. 111., in 1S59, a son of George and Kate (Krug) Bower, both of whom were born in Bavaria, Germany. While in his native land the father worked as a farm laborer, for a small sum, but after coming to Kendall County he was paid better wages, both at farm work, and in other employment at Aurora. He purchased his first land, amounting to eighty acres, in Kendall County for $1.25 per acre, and developed it into valuable property so that he was able to retire in his declining years, and lives at Oswego, 111., where his wife died in 1913. They had nine children: Christina, who died in infancy; John; Henry; Leonard; George; Fred; Charley; Louise, who died at the age of two years; and Minnie Hoffenrickter.

Leonard Bower attended the district schools of Kendall County, and when nineteen years old began operating his lather's homestead. After bis marriage he and his wife went to Oswego, 111., l.ut in 1SS9 came to Grnndy County where Mr. Bower has made such a success of bis agricultural ventures. In 1SS5, Mr. Bower was united in marriage with Barbara Burkbardt. a daughter of Frederick and Mary (Freworth) Burkhardt, who located in Good Farm Township in 1S52, and are still living on their homestead on Section 15, that same township. A full history of this pioneer family will be found in the sketch of Andrew Burkhardt. Mr. and Mrs. Bower have had three children: Lora Schroeder. and .Mice and Francis, both of whom are at home. The Methodist Church holds Mi-. Bower's membership, and be Kives bis support to the Republican party. For the past ten years he has been on the school board of bis district, and is a man highly respected by all with whom he is brought into contact.

BOWKER, Frank C, M. D. - The younger generation of medical men are fully sustaining the high standard raised by those who have gone before them, and are bringing into their work a fruitful experience. Matured by years of careful study and influenced by continual scientific discoveries, they are safeguarding the health of the people. One of the eminent physicians and surgeons of Morris, 111., is Dr. Frank C. Bowker. He was born at Indianapolis, Ind., August 3. 1872. son of Clarence 1'.. and Edna (Miller) Bowker. the former horn in Thoinpkins County, X. Y.. and the latter at Crnwfordsville. Ind. The parental grandparents. Harrison and Helen (Scofield) Bowker, were natives of New York, while the maternal grandparents,

Clarence B. Bowker went from New York to Crawfordsville. Ind., where he entered Wabash college and was graduated in the classical course in 1S71. There he met the lady whom he afterwards married and they went to Indianapolis, where Mr. Bowker studied law for two years. He then went to McFherson, Kas.. where he practiced his profession, being the first lawyer of that place. His death occurred in 1891. His widow has since lived with her son, Dr. Bowker.

Frank ('. Bowker received his degree of A. B. from the State University of Kansas, from which lie was graduated in 1S95. During 1S9G and 181)7. he studied medicine at Kansas Stale University, entering Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago in the latter year, from which be was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 18:>9. Immediately thereafter, he came to Morris where he bewail his practice, and has built up a tine clientele. Dr. Bowker has become quite prominent in his profession, being President of the Grundy County .Medical Society, and is a memher of 'the Illinois State Medical Society, of the Homeopathic .Medical Society and of the American Medical Society. He is medical examiner for the Modern Woodmen of America, the Mystic Workers and for the Loyal Arcanum; the Pacific Mutual American Assurance Company; the Bankers' Life Association; Merchants Life Association ; Illinois Life Association : Central Life of Illinois Association; Loyal Neighbors and the National Life of the L. S. of America; and is on (he staff of the Morris Hospital, and on that of the Chicago, Ottawa and Peoria Railroad company.

On .Tune G. 1900. Dr. Bowker was married to Flora Belle Boynton. born in Janesville, Wis., a daughter of Jerome and Kate (Scott) Boynton. who were natives of New York Slate. Mrs. Bowker was educated in the Hi^h school of Janesville, Wis. Dr. and Mrs. Bowker have bad two children: Ruth and Helen. He is a Congregationalist in religious faith. The Republican party holds his allegiance and since 190S be has been an alderman of bis -ward. In 1907 he was elected a memher of the school board and still holds that office, and is also president of the library association. He is a Mason and has risen through all the degrees to that of a Mystic Shriner. being connected with Medinah Temple of Chicago. Dr. Bowker also belongs to the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America. Not only is he a skilled physician, but he is a public-spirited man who has the best interests of his community at heart, and is doing all be can to bring about a betterment of existing conditions.

BRANNICK, John. - There arc many very interesting things to see and pleasant people to meet when one travels through Grundy County. 111., and as fine, well improved farms as any in the State are situated in Aux Sable Township, one of these being owned by John Brannock, a successful he may have been he remained but BRAUN, August A. - The pioneers in any line one year in the California mining regions and of endeavor, the men who arc fearless enough then started homeward, taking the old Panama to forge ahead along new avenues, are those route and. by way of New York Anally reached who deserve to succeed. They cannot: be gov- Aux Sable 'Township once more. There he erned by what others have accomplished, but bought land and improved the same and for must take the risk and not only establish a many years lived on that farm, and then, some business, but create a demand for their class of twenty years before death retired to Minooka, work. Such a man is August A. Braun, manwhere he died in 1902, when aged seventy-six ufacturer of cement blocks, and contractor for years. At Joliet. 111., he was married to Mary cement work, who was the first to engage in Ann Sterling, who was born at Providence. R. this class of construction at Morris is now a I., and died in June, 11)07. She was a daughter leader in it. He was lorn at Chicago, Septemof John and Mary Sterling, who came to 1 1 II- ber 23, 1-Soli, son of John Adam and Susanna nois and settled on the Illinois and Michigan (Braun) Braun, not relatives, natives of Helmcanal, was toll keeper and also kept a store. stadl Baden, Germany. They married in their The following children were born to Michael native laud, hut came to the I nited States about Brannick and wife: John: Ambrose, who is a 1S52, stopping first at Buffalo, X. Y., from farmer in Aux Sable Town-hip: William, who whence they came to Cleveland, Ohio, the father lives at Troy, 111.; Man- Ellen, who is the wife working their way along the canal. In 1855, of Alexander Coulehan* of Joliet. 111.: Michael they located at Chicago, remaining there for and Thomas, both of whom live at Goldtield. two years, when another change was made to New ; Jennie, who is Mrs. 'fie. mas Brady, of Mokena, Will County, 111. There the father Joliet,- 111.; Katharine, who is the wife of Ed- worked until 1S70 for the Chicago, Rock Island ward Duffy, of Joliet. III.: Henry who lives & Pacific Railroad. In that year he was proin Minooka", III.; and Margaret, who is the wife moted to be foreman and went to Morris where of D. A. Henueberry, of Minooka. 111. he discharged the duties of his new position ing horses, cattle and hogs. He has improved he moved to Morris and for several years conthe property greatly and has erected line mod- ducted a general teaming business. From 1S90 two years, and Loretta, the youngest, lived but In addition to owning his plant and two resione year. The mother of the above children dences, lie also owns one of the largest gravel

BRAY, Charles George. - Some of the most port of New Orleans. La. Their objective point progressive agriculturalists of Grundy County vvas Illinois.' so they came up the Mississippi have found it profitable to combine farming with ,-iver and in April, lsr.fi. came to Dresden. other lines of endeavor, being thus enabled to Grand v Count v. Mr. Briscoe had secured a bring into play all their ability, and one of tract of land to rent, in Aux Sable Township, these is Charles George Pray win. is living on Gmndy County, on which the family lived until the John Hamilton farm in Mazon Township. i.sr.r,. and then moved to Minnesota. In that In addition to conducting its lh'O acres, he is an stale thev lived until August. 1S5T, and then auctioneer of live stock and real estate, lie was came ,,,.,, .jc ,,, Aux s.il.Ie Township and again horn in Will County. 111., in 1*75 and is a son settled on rented land. In 1802 Nicholas P.risof Michael and Ann (Dorin) Bray. Michael coe moved to a tract of SCO acres, which he Pray was horn in Ireland, in the county of bought in ISfiO. and this continued to he the Dublin, as was his wife, and in 1800 they came Vamilv homo. He improved this land and conto the United stales, landing at New York City tinned to reside here until his death which ocwhere they remained until 1S72 when they came cm-red August 1. Iss2. his widow surviving him to Will County, III., settling on a farm. Ten uutj] September S. 1SS3. Of their children there years later they left that county for Grundy .,,.,, foiu. vct Hvinsr : Maria, who is the wife County, where the father engaged in farming of jalnes Mead of Aux Sable township: Eliza, until his death in 190S, his remains being laid wlm is th(, 0f William Harrison, of Washto rest at .Morris. The mother survived him jngton : and Peter, the youngest of the family: until .Inly IS, 1012. These parents had fourteen Patrick, of Channahon, 111., is now deceased. children, ten of whom are still living, namely: 1V((T Rriscoe attended the local schools in Mary Mover, Lizzie Jackson, Pose Nicholson, bovhood and gave his father assistance until Margaret Carter. John. James, Andrew. Charles, ]lis 0W]1 marriage and then settled on 200 acres George, Christopher and Daniel. Those do- of the home farm, which his father had given ceased were as follows: Patrick. William and bin,.' and on which he erected a fine residence. Michael, who died in infancy, and Sadie Parkin. ITis entire attention is given to his farm induswho died later on in life. tries alia- ]|f. js numbered with the township's

Charles George Pray attended the district substantial and representative men. schools of his township, and since finishing his i)n xovember ::. 1S7!>. Mr. Briscoe was mareducation lias been engaged in farming. On ,.],,,] to MPs Margaret A. Burke, who was born August 7, 1005. he married Mary Gauthier, who ;,, Aux sable Township, October .". 1S50. and is was horn in Belgium, but was brought to Coal ;1 daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Welsh) City, 111., by her parents. Benjamin and Jennie Rm-ke. The father of Mrs. "Briscoe was born (Charles) Gauthier. The father was a coal County Clare. Ireland, in 1824 'and the miner who worked in the mines of Coal City mother in' King's County, Ireland. The father until his death in 1S04. The mother survives came 1(, xew York in 1*47 and later became him. There were ten children in the Gauthier n resident of Grundv County, 111. The following family, namely : Matilda Chillario; Fred ; Jennie children were born' to Mi-, and Mrs. Briscoe: Binotte: Katie, who is deceased; Mrs. Bray; John Nicholas, living at home, was born August Sabine Gotthier; Augustine Pray: two win. ,;. JSSO; Elizabeth Marv. born Mav .".1. 1SS1, is died in infancy; and Joseph, who is also t]l(, Nvit-(1 p.,trick vVhnlon. of ' Morris. 111.: deceased. 'I'll, anas A., born October in. 1SS2. married Mar- ^ Mr. and Mrs. Bray have two childern. namely: Karet Feenev and thev live at Channahon. 111.: Edward Andrew and Daniel James. Mr. Pray Frances P.. born March 10. ISM. died October belongs to the Mazon Lodge of the Modem ofj. 1SS4 : Esther M.. born April 4. 1SS5. is the Woodmen of America. He is a Democrat in poli- wjfe 0f henry Talbot, of Troy Township, Will

County. III.; William E.. born October 13, ISSfi, Morris, which has already attained a well delives at home : Francis J., born August 2G, 1SSS, served popularity. She receives and cares for died December 21. 181>2 ; Henry P., botn Decern- women wlio are invalids, and her skill and her 1, 1SS9; Mad. .line E., born February IS, kindly sympathy receive full appreciation. 1891; Loretta A., horn March 1. 1802; Irene

C. horn May lo. 1893; Andrew I... born July BRODERICK, La\vrence.--The preservation of '_'.~p. 1S94; Katherino E.. hern February S, 1S9G ; law and order, and handling of such criminals Richard 1*,.. horn February 11. 1S97; George L., who will come into the best of communities, horn January 21. lVt!*. 'died April Id, 1890; especially those which are the seat of justice, Monica E., horn November 2(5, 1900; and Anna constitute a heavy task which only competent L.. horn June 1. I'.'o). There are eleven grand- men can work out successfully. Experience, children. knowledge of men, and strict integrity are char- In politics .Mr. Briscoe is a Democrat and his aeten'sties which arc necessary to those who party has frequenth elected him to important are at the head of the police forces of centers township offices, lie served as collector from of civilization, and among those thus qualified, 1S7S until isT't, as supervisor from 1SS1 until is Lawrence Broderick of Morris, the efficient 189C, and since i.vix has been serving in the Chief of Police. Chief Broderick was horn at office of assessor. He belongs to the Modern Morris, 111., August 12. 1S57, a son of Michael Woodmen of America order nt Minooka. Ilk. tlI"-l Kate (Shcriden) Broderick, early settlers and he and family are members of St. Mary's of Morris. The father, a section boss, and ex- Catholic Chunh at Minooka. cellent man, died in 1S70, but his widow survived him until 1S9S, when she. too, passed BRITT, Cornelius D. (deceased). - Some men are away. During her long widowhood, Mr. P.roddestined never to leave the ordinary paths of erick took care of her and gave her every comlife. hut. in pursuing homely duties along foi't within his power. After twelve years' them perhaps accomplish as much as those efficient service as a member of the police force, whose responsibilities carry them into wider he was, in 1900, placed at its head, and since fields. One of the men who for years worked then has continued to justify his elevation to faithfully and well as a farmer ami did much to that important office. His men work effectively raise the standard of agriculture in Grundy under him, and the citizens are given protection, County, was the kite Cornelius D. Britt, a mail as never before.

cf highest character and sterling integrity. He In April, lsOO, Mr. Broderick was united in was horn in Xettle Creek Township. November marriage with Ella McElliott, horn at Morris, it. is;,7. sou of Moses and Jane (Starr) Britt. daughter of Daniel McElliott. who was horn in the former of whom was horn in England. Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Broderick became the June 1-1. 1812. Leaving his native land in 1840, parents of the following children: Ellen, Mar- Moses Britt came to Buffalo, X. Y., April 1. 1S40, garet. Katie. John, Thomas, and Clement, lie where he worked as a teamster until 1S.T4. and is a consistent member of the Catholic Church, then came to Xettle Creek Township, where he In political faith, he is an independent, prespent the remainder of his life. ferriug to vote for the man he deems best his father died. Cornelius I). Britt titled for the office in question, rather than to bought out the other heir- to the IGOacre farm, hind himself down to any one party. Fraterand conducted it until his death. January S, nally, he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of 1890. lie was reared on this property ami at- America and the Knights of Columbus. Eflitended the local schools. A member of the cient, conscientious and hard-working, Mr. Brod- Episcopal Church, he lived according to its erick is an ideal official, and has laid the city of creed and was a worthy and good man. A Re- Morris under obligation to him for what he has publican, he was honored by his party by elec- accomplished, tion to different township offices.

Miller, resides with her mother: Ilattie M.. was for sixty-six years a coal miner in Engwho is Mrs. John Mitchell of Morris, and Clara land and the United States.

Three children have been horn to Mr. and Mrs. Brook, namely: Joseph, who died as a child in England; John Charles, who died in lSOjs of injuries received while employed in

BROWN, John (deceased). - Although others now conduct the drug store he founded, the name of Brown's drug store clings to the store at the corner of Liberty and Main streets, and John Brown is not forgotten in Morris. He was born in England September 1, 1>--~>, a son of William Brown, a soldier in the English army. John Brown came to Morris about 1S05, although he had been living in Grundy County for some fifteen years prior to that date. He served Grundy County as Supervisor from Aux Sable Township, and was a member of the Morris School Board. In 1S75, he bought what was known as the Hopkins House and conducted it for live years, but after that devoted himself to his drug business which he had established upon locating at Morris. In 1S50 Mr. Brown married Ann Brown, born in 1*20, and they hail nine children. In politics Mr. Brown was a Republican.

BUCK, Archie Edward. - Mazon Township is the home of some of the most substantial farmers of Grundy County and their well-cultivated acres reflect credit upon them ami their section. One of the men who has found it profitable to engage in agricultural pursuits is Archie Edward Buck, owner of 100 acres of valuable land in Mazon Township. He was born in Saratoga Township, in 1S70, a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Predaux) Buck. Thomas Buck was born in Canada, and his wife was born in England, and they were brought to Grundy County in childhood. After their marriage, they located in Saratoga Township, but are now living retired at Morris. Their ten children were as follows: Eliza; Albert; Nellie: Archie Edward; Alex and Andrew, who are twins; John; Josephine, who

Archie Edward Buck attended the district schools for one year, and then completed his educational training in the excellent schools of Morris. When he was twenty-oue years old, he began working on his own account, and in the years which have followed has given convincing proof of his ability. His activities have been varied as for a period lie was with a threshing outfit during the summer months and a corn sheller outfit in the winter, but in 1S93 settled on his present property, where he raises corn and oats feeding his grain to hogs and cattle

The marriage of Mr. Buck occurred in 1S95, when he was united with Emma Scholicld. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and gives it a generous support. Fraternally he is a Mason and member of the Knights of Pythias of Morris. His vote has been cast for Republican candidates since he atained his majority. In addition to his farming interests, Mr. Buck is a stockholder in the First National Bank of Mazon and the Farmers Elevator Company of the same place. A man of affairs, he has known how to make bis work count, and is regarded as a substantial farmer of the county.

BUCK, Charles E - Grundy County farm land repays well those who spent their days cultivating it. for it is fertile, well watered and conveniently located with regard to transportation facilities. Therefore some of the most level-headed men of this locality are agriculturalists, and one of those who lias devoted his life to farming is Charles E. Buck of Nettle Creek Township. He was born in this township, June t. isi;7. a son of Edward and .lane (Mason) Buck. When he was twenty-four years old he began working for himself and spent a season in Saratoga Township, but in 1 s!t t began renting the homestead in Nettle Creek Township, and has developed into one of the most practical farmers of his town ship.

(>n January -_'_. bSOo, Mr. Buck was united in marriage with Carrie Belle Brake, born in Goodland, link, a daughter of Eli Drake. Mr. and Mis. Buck have had the following children: Edward, Ella. Laura. Hazel. Thelma, Adeline. Winaford and Henry V. Winaford died when eighteen months old. Politically Mr. Buck is a Republican, but has never sought public office, and fraternally he belongs t<. the Mystic Workers. In his neighborhood he lias a wide circle of warm personal friends.

BUCK, Edward, was. for many years, one of the leading agriculturalists of Grundy County. He was born in County Cork, Ireland. January 1, 1S30, a son of John and Catherine (Roach) Buclc. In May. 1s-<>. these parents came to America, and. locating at Brockville, Canada, the father embarked in a butchering business. This he continued until June. isr,0. when he came to Morris, III., and continued butchering until his death. November 20, IS.jT. His

Edward Buck was educated iu the common schools of his Ideality, and was taught useful, thrifty habits of living. A week after his arrival in Morris, in 1S50. lie engaged himself to work for fanners ami kept at it until he earned enough money to buy a team of horses, lie then took contracts from the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad for timber, for use on their engines, for those were the days when engines were tired with weed. Later, ho worked land on shares for George Collins, continuing thus until 1SG1. In that year, lie bought eighty acres of unimproved prairie land in Nettle Creek Township, and began developing it. Later, he added forty acres, but sold this farm in 1S75, and bought a quarter section in the same township. Although it was improved, he kept on developing it, and carried on general farming until 1S05. In that year he bought a handsome residence at Morris, on North Liberty street, where lie now lives retired.

(In October 7, ISoT, Mr. Buck was married to Jane Mason, born in Ontario. Canada. April 27, 1S35, daughter of 'William and Elizabeth i Fenton) Mason, natives of Ireland. She died October 15, 1900, and is buried in Evergreen cemetery. .Morris, 111. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Buck were: Lydia, deceased, wife of \Y. V. Jacobs of Monroe County, Mo.: Anna, who died at the age of four years: Hattie and Carrie, both of whom died in infancy; Charles, on his father's farm: Nellie, wife of Halber Walker of Wauponsee Township; Sarah, wile of J. W. Tackabery of Canada: and Edna and John, who remain with their father. There are fourteen grandchildren in the family. Mr. Buck is a Presbyterian in religious faith. In politics be is a Republican. A quiet, unassuming man. he has made many friends and retained them and holds the confidence and respect of his community, lie was school director for twenty-five years and road commissioner for many years.

BUCK, Richard R. - As new capital is being brought into Morris through the encouragement to industrial concerns given by the Morris Industrial Association, the demand for building brick and tile has grown steadily, but as yet only one man is encased in meeting it in this locality, be being Richard R. Buck. He was born at Morris, April 2'.). 1^73, a son of John and Susan (Hutchings) Buck, natives of Ireland and Canada, respectively. John Buck came with his father, also John Buck, to Morris in childhood, while the mother came in childhood with her mother to Morris. Mrs. Buck- was a daughter of George and Sarah I Peacock ) Hutchings, natives of England, but the former, was killed in Canada by a falling tree so his widow and daughter were forced to make the trip here by themselves.

died on this farm, and it descended to their son, John. The latter established a brick yard, later adding the manufacture of drainage tile to the business, and spent the remainder of his life producing these two lines of building material. His death occurred in December, 1900, but his widow survives and makes her home at No. 603 Liberty street, Morris, having her two daughters, Mary (Mrs. B. R. Goold, a widow) and Martha with her. The other children were: George, of Audubon, la.: Herbert, of Lake Charles, La.: William, of Morris; ami Richard R. Prior to his marriage with the mother of Richard R. Buck, Jehu Puck had been married to a Miss MeMahoii, and they had one son, Thomas, now of Morris.

When he was twenty-one years old, Piehard R. Buck, who had been reared at Morris, where he was given a public school training, went to Lake Charles, La., where be engaged in manufacturing building brick. After three years of successful operation, he sold his business and began rice farming, carrying it on for eight years, In July, 1905, however, he returned to Morris and bought a half interest in the tile and brick business which his father had founded, bis partner being his brother William, and they continued together until 1910, when Mr. Buck purchased William's interest, and since then has continued alone.

On January 2, 1S9S, Mr, Puck was married to Emma Siling, born at Greensburg, Ind., a daughter of Francis and Helen (Wilkinson) Siling, natives of Ohio and Indiana, respectively. The ceremony took place at Lake Charles, La., where Mr. Siling died in September, 1903, and where his widow and two other daughters still reside. Mr. and Mrs. Buck have had two children : John Francis and Dorothy Belle. Since 100.1, Mr. Puck has been a steward in the Morris Methodist Church of which he has Ions been a faithful member. His views with regard to the liquor question make him a Prohibitionist, and he is willing to uphold his principles upon any and all occasions, lie is a man of strong convictions as to right and wrong and exerts a powerful influence for good anion;.' his associates.

BUCK, Thomas. - It is an admitted fact that mere men are able to retire, before old age, from farming, than those engaged iu any other line of work. Land, if properly cultivated. produces results which justify a period of ease and comfort during declining years. Other occupations do not offer this in nearly so great a degree, but. on the other hand, agricultural occupations take more from a man than do those less strenuous, so that he earns fairly whatever he secures. One of the prosperous retired farmers of Morris is Thomas Buck, for many years ,-i leading farmer of Grundy County, who still retains his land, although now renting it. Mr. Buck was born in Brockville, Canada. November 23. 1S3S, son of John and Catherine Buck, natives of Ireland. Until his marriage. Mr. Puck remained at home, attending school, and helping on the farm, his father

Following his marriage, in 1S04, Mr. Buck Sunday school for some years. Like his brother rented a farm in Saratoga Township, and throe Richard, lie is a strong Prohibitionist, and supyears later bought forty acres of land, which ports the candidates of his party, looking eagerly he began operating, lie has added to his orig- forward to the time when it will he the suceessinal farm until lie now owns i_'so acres of line l'ul one. for he believes that people will become land. In 189S he moved to Morris, and is living educated up to a moral standard that will retired on East Jackson street, renting out Ins demand total abstinence. property. On April 12. ls<54. Mr. Buck was married to Elizabeth .Mary I'rideaux, born in BUCKLIN, George M. - Many changes have been Somersetshire, England, daughter of Josiah and effected in business methods during the past Susanna (Titcher) I'rideaux, natives of Eng- hair century. Formerly 'merchants of Morris land. Jn 1855 Mr. I'rideaux and a son conic to and other similar cities throughout the conn- Morris, where he was later joined by Ids wife. try. had i<> send direct to factories for their and bis daughter and another son. In isi;;;. goods, while it was almost impossible for the the I'rideaux family came to Morris, 111., where customer to gel good service. Now the commerthe father was engaged in the practice of modi- cial traveler has changed all that. Today he is cine. Mrs. Buck was educated in the common a very important factor in the business life of schools of her native place. Mr. and Mrs. Ruck the country. Through his energy, foresight and became the parents ,.f the following children: selling sense, the products of great concerns Eliza .1.. Mrs. A. V. Saw bluer of Lacine. Kas. : are introduced into every part of the civilized Albert T. of Persia. S. D. ; Xellie. Mrs. Levi world, and American industrial supremacy is Rumble of Atmore, Ala.; Orchard E.. of Mazon maintained, one of the men who was a mem- Township; Andrew B. and Alexander V.. twins. her of this important commercial fraternity is of Emmet County. Iowa: John \Y. E., of Morris: George M. Buckliu of Morris, at. present editor Josephine, deceased; Jessie at home, married and manager of the Grundy County Gazette. Emma Chrisman ; and Robert, who died in Paul. Mr. Bucklin was born October S. is.vj, in ^w ill aged seventeen years. They have nine grand- County, 111., son of Mahlon and Sarah A. (Hanchildren in the family. Mr. Buck is a Mel hod- son) Bucklin. natives of Ohio. When they were ist. He is a Republican in political faith and children their parents moved to Schoolcraft, served many years as school director. Mr. Mich., where they grew up and were married. Buck is numbered among the responsible men of Tin- father became a farmer of that region, Grundy County, and in him Morris has a most but afterward moved to Will County. HI., and a excellent citizen. few years later moved to Kankakee where

BUCK, William Franklin.- -One of the old farn- family back to Michigan, settling near Marines of Grundy County, and one that has played cellus. where he died in 1890. His widow suran important part in the development of a Hour- vived him until June. 1000.

ishing industry, is that bearing the name of George M. Bucklin lived with Ids parents Buck. One of the representatives of the name until his marriage, in 1SS1. having been reared is William Franklin Buck, who was for many on the home farm and sent to the local schools. years connected with the manufacture of tile and a graded school at Schoolcraft, Mich. Poland brick, but is now living retired. Mr. Buck lowing bis marriage, he operated the homestead was born at Morris, November 10, ISfiO, a son lor eight years, .vlien be went to Marcellus, of John and Susan (Hurdlings) Buck, a sketch Mich., and combined farming with carpenter of whom is given elsewhere in this work. Grow- work until the death id' his first wife. After ing up at home and learning how to manu- that In- went to Nebraska, where for four faeture brick. William Franklin Buck attended years he was in a real estate and abstract husithe public schools and later took a commercial ness. In 1S9C> he returned to Morris to take course at Bryant & Stratton's Business College charge of the Morris Daily Sentinel. After a of Chicago. In 1895, he and his brother George year he boughl the paper and conducted it until succeeded to the business established by their January <;. 1909. when be sold it. The name father and continued to operate the large brick was then changed to the Morris Gazette. After and tile yards. In 1905, another brother, Rich- leaving newspaper work'. Mr. Bucklin became ard. Imught out the interest of George and he associated with the Independent Harvester and William Buck remained in partnership Company of Piano as traveling salesman repreuntil 1910, when the latter sold to the former. .-out in_- that corporation upon the road for four and since then has lived retired. years. He then entered the employ of the died at the age of four years'; ami Anna Grace, who married Dr. John Carlton Gable of Coin, Iowa, where they reside. Mrs. Bueklin died January 2, 1892. On Juno 21, 1S99, Mr. Buckliu was married (second) t<i Alice K. Turner, a native of .Morris, daughter of George and Frances E. (Cone) Turner, natives of England and I'tica. X. V.. respectively. Mrs. Bueklin is a granddaughter of George Turner and of Orville and L'ermelia (Kiniliall) Cone. Mr. Cone was a native of New l'orfc Stale, who came to Grundy Count} and later became its first sheriff. He was mIso the first baker of Morris, conducting a bakery on Washington street for many years. By hi.-* second marriage, Mr. Bueklin bus two daughters: Mildred A. and Evelyn Frances. Mrs. Bueklin is a very accomplished lady, possessed of musical talent. and she lias charge of the primary musical work of the Baptist church and is considered an authority on all musical matters. She is also secretary of the Ladies' Aid Society and is interested in everything pertaining to the chilrch. Mr, Bueklin is independent in politics, while the K. O. T. M. of Morris. No. 205, holds his membership. Both he and Ins charming wife are popular in Morris, where they have won the esteem of all who know them.

BULL, Isaac- There is always a demand for first-class food stuffs in every community and the man who knows how to meet that demand with an adequate supply, within reasonable prices, is bound to succeed. One of the men of Grundy County who is intelligently carrying on a prosperous meat market and grocery at Gar'dner, 111., lias proven his ability to live up to the above mentioned conditions. He lakes a pride in keeping up the high standard he has raised, having his own cooling plant, the only one in this region, and carrying on all of his operations under thoroughly sanitary conditions He was born at Gardner. III., in 18GU, a son of Isaac and Betsy (Xewell) Bull, natives of England where they married. Prior to coming here, the father was a farmer, but when he arrived at Gardner in the early fifties, he entered the mines near Gardner,' thus continuing until lie died in 1872, leaving a widow and eight children, live of whom still survive.

Isaac Bull, the son, attended the Gardner schools, and worked for farmers until he attained his majority, when he engaged with the coal company at Brgtiflwood, 111. In ivt] he established himself in business with a brother, but in 1911 invested in his present business. immediately installing improvements, and now has one of the best establishments of his kind in the county. In 1S95 Mr. Bull married Annie Gilniore who was born in Scotland, but came to Braidwood. 111., when twelve years old. Mr. and Mrs. Bull are the parents of three sons; Russell W., Harold A., and Lodger I'., all of whom are at home. Mr. Bull is a Methodist, while his fraternal affiliations are with the Modern Woodmen of America. Politically lie is

BURKHA'RDT, Andrew John - One of the oldest and most honored families of Good Farm Township. Grundy County, 111., is that of Burkhardt, a worthy representative of which is found in the person of Andrew John Burkhardt, a successful farmer and public-spirited citizen. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Burkhardt, never left their native Bavaria, Germany, nor did five of their children, but the other eight emigrated to this country, among them being Frederick Burkhardt, the father of Andrew John of this review. The others were: Margaret. Mrs. M. Schoefler, who came to this country in 18-18, first located in Oswego, Kendall County, ill., remove. 1 to Good Farm Township in 1850. located on the farm subsequently known as the Balshar Rhoeder farm, and died in 1S52; Barbara. Mrs. John Hemii. who came to Kendall County. Ilk. in 1S-15, and is now a resident of Aurora, [11. ; Michael, deceased; and Leonard, deceased, both came to Kendall County, III., and are there buried; George Christian, who came as one of the first settlers of Good Farm Township, in 1S-15, purchased a farm two years later, and died in 1S57; Andrew, who came to Kendall County, later to Grundy, then moved to Dwight, Ilk. where he died: and Sophia, who came to Kendall County, but later moved to Du Page County, where she now resides.

Frederick Burkhardt. who was horn March 5. 1S30, and died November 12, 1912, came to Oswego, 111., in 1S50. and three years later located on Section 15, Good Farm Township, Grundy County, where be resided the rest of his life. On first arriving in Oswego, as a young man of twenty years, he secured employment in a tavern, and in three years, out of a salary of $6 a month, managed to save enough to invest in his first eighty-acre purchase id' land. From this modest beginning he worked his way upward until at one time he was the owner of 9G0 acres of land, all located in Good Farm Township, and gave all of his children a comfortable start in life. In 1S53 he was married to Mary Freewert, daughter of Leonard and Barbara Freewert. natives of Bavaria. Germany, and she survives, and as her late husband, has the respect and esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances. Ten children were horn to Mr. and Airs. Burkhardt: Barbara, who is deceased: Andrew John; Frederick John and Thomas John, farmers of Good Farm Township; Barbara, who married Leonard Bower, a farmer here: Amos, deceased: Caroline, who married Fred llaag. of Plainfield, 111.; William. of Good Farm Township; Sophia, who married William Pfeiffer; and Minnie, who married Frank Gantzert, a farmer of this township.

Andrew John Burkhardt was horn August 20, 1855, in Good Farm Township, and here attended the district schools and was reared to agricultural pursuits, remaining on the home farm and assisting j,;s father until his marriage, Dc- cember 12, 1876, to Miss Emma Zingrebe, who was lioni in Will County. 111., April 30, 1S58. She is a daughter of George and Johanna (Ellsessor) Zingrebe, the mother of Wurteinberg, and the father of Genuei'ode, Electorate of Llesse, Germany* After his marriage Mr. Burkhardt began farming on a tract of eighty acres, and to tins he has added from time to time until he is now the owner of 240 acres. For the past thirty-eight years he has operated a threshing machine and corn sheller in conjunction with working his farm, and in both lines has met with well-deserved success. lie has been the architect of his own fortunes and has builded wisely and well. Through the careful direction of his business interests and by indefatigable industry he has acquired a bandsome property and at the same time has so cmformed to the ethics of business life that lie has the unqualified confidence of all with whom he has had trade transactions. His politics are those of the Republican party, and his religious faith that of the Church of God.

Mi-, and Mrs. Burkhardt have had four children: Clara, who is the wife of Charles Rogers, a farmer of Good Farm Township, and a contributor to this work, and they have two daughters. Oliie and Florence; Edward, who married Grace Jones, and they have two sons. Ellis and Merwyn ; Charles married Lillian Nelson; one daughter. Given, at home: and Oliie, the wife of A. Clinef elder, a farmer of Good Farm Township, and they have one daughter, Fern.

BURKHARDT, Frederick John - It is a delightful surprise to those who feel that old-time hospitality is dying out. to chance upon a host like Frederick John Burkhardt of Good Farm Township, who takes a pride in welcoming everyone who enters his gales no matter what his station in life or state of pocketbook. Genial, bighearted and loyal to the principles he espouses, Mr. Burkhardt owns more friends than half 'a dozen ordinary men. and richly deserves the high esteem in which he is held. He was born in his present township, April 12, 1S57, a son of Frederick and Mary (Freewert) Burkhardt, pioneers of Grundy County.

Mr. Burkhardt attended the district schools of his neighborhood, and worked for his father until he attained his majority, when he began farming for himself, ami now owns 2S0 acres of fine land on Sections 11 and 10, Good Farm Township. On this property lie carries on general farming, specializing on breeding Belgian draft horses and German coach driving hoi-ses. In all his undertakings he has been eminently successful, but being a public-spirited man, be feels that some of his prosperity must be transferred to his community, and so is ever ready and willing to join any movement looking towards an advancement along progressive lines. Politically lie is a Republican, but does not care for public life. Mr. Burkhardt has never married, but resides alone on his farm.

' BURKHARDT, William, whose ownership of 2i>0 acres of fertile land in Good Farm Township, is a source of pride to him and produces for him a good income each year, is one of the most progressive agriculturalists in his county, carrying on general farming and conducting his operations by means of improved machinery and appliances, including an automobile. Mr. Burkhardt was born September 14, lSGb*, in Good Farm Township, a son of Frederick and Mary (Freewert) Burkhardt, a sketch of whom appeal's elsewhere in this work. William Burkhardt grew up on his father's homestead, and was sent to the local schools. Until he attained his majority, he worked for his father, and then branched out for himself. In 1901, he married Euphemia Mitchell, born in Saratoga Township, a daughter of John and Anna (Spowart) Mitchell, natives of Scotland who came to Grundy County in 1S43, locating in Saratoga Township. Later they went to Morris where Mrs. Mitchell died in 1SS3 and was interred in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Mitchell is also deceased. They had children as follows: William, who is living at Morris; Elinor, who is Mrs. J. Hanley of Peoria, 111.; James, who is deceased; Katherine, who is Mrs. J. Glen of Ottawa, 111.; Christina, who is Mrs. Tattersol of Seneca, 111.; Anna, who is Mrs. William Tallfer of Joliet, Hi.; Euphemia ; John, who is deceased, is buried in Evergreen cemetery of Morris; Jennie, who is Mrs. J. Bell of Saratoga Township; and John and George, who are living at Morris.

Mr. and Mis. Burkhardt have had three children : Orval William. Ialeen M. and Frederick Glen. Mr. Burkhardt is a .Methodist. A Republican in politics, he is now serving his first term as a school director. Fraternally he belongs to the Cleaners, of which be is Chief Gleaner, and in- is as popular in this organization as he is outside, for he is a man who wins and retains friends. A reliable business man and thoroughgoing farmer, lie has succeeded in his undertakings and has one of the best farms in his township which is noted for valuable homesteads.

BURNHAM, Charles H. - One of the highly esteemed retired fanners and business men of Morris, who is now enjoying well-earned ease in his declining years, was born at Charlotte. Crittenden County, Yt.. August 2, 1S39, a son of Charles and Amanda (Beldind) Burnham, natives of Connecticut and. Charlotte. Yt., respectively. They were married in Vermont, and began their married life as farmers. In October, 1S52, following westward the tide of emigration, they came to .Morn's. Grundy County, and in partnership with their son-in-law, Alanson Keith, bought 100 acres in Mazon Township, On this property the father died in 1871. the mother surviving him until 1 s7.~.

Charles II. Burnham attended (lie common schools of his native place, and grew up to farm work. Cntil be responded to his country's call, when civil war was devastating the country, he resided with his parents, but on August 13,

1S'i2. lie enlisted in Company A. One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, at Mazon, and was assigned to the Second Division, Second Brigade, fifteenth Army Corps, lie served until his honorable discharge May 31, IStio. ;il Washington. 1>. ( '. Returning home, he resumed farming, taking care of his mother until the homestead was sold, when he received his sliaii' of the proceeds. With this money he was ahle to arrange to begin fanning for himself, and thus continued for a few years, and then went to Braidwnod, and alter two years to Men-is. Here he worked at carpentry, and was engaged in a tannery for nineteen years, hut in 1007, lie retired, and lias a pleasant home on North Liberty street.

On April 29, 1N77. Mr. IJurnham married Mary Ann Granger, horn at Chicago, a daughter of Rohert and Eliza (Edmund) Granger, natives of London. England. Mr. and Mrs. Burnham have had two children: Eddie N'elson, who is of Nettle Creek Township; and Charles Clifford, who is of Morris, 111., the latter heing written up at length elsewhere in this work. In politics, Mr. Burnham is a Republican. For years be has been a member of Darveau Post, Xo. 320, G. A. R.. and is well liked in it. as he is in the community in which be has resided lor so long.

BURNHAM, Edward Nelson. - One of the progressive agriculturalists nl Grundy County is Edward Nelson Burnham of Nettle Creek Township, who was born in Mazon Township, January 20. 1SS0, a son of Charles and Mary (Granger) Burnham, natives of Vermont and Chicago. 1'ntil be attained to bis majority, Mr. Burnham resided with bis parents, and then worked in a tannery at Morris until March, 190G, when lie began conducting a milk route to Morris. Later he sold this and moving to Nettle Creel. Township, began operating the 300- acre farm of bis father-in-law, and has been so engaged ever since, taking much interest in work that he learned in bis youth.

On September 24. 10UL Mr. Burnham was married to Edna M. Huge, horn April 29, 18S2, a daughter of Isaac and .Mary (Peacock I llogo. Mr. and Mrs. Burnham have one child, Edwin, born .May 1G. 1004. Mr. Burnham is better educated than many as be not only attended the schools of his district, but the High school at Morris. Fraternally he belongs to the Odd Fellows, and the Modern Woodmen of America, both of Morris. The Methodist Church holds his membership and receives his generous support. Politically he is a Republican, but has not sought office, his time being occupied with his agricultural industries. Roth he and his wife are very popular and are justly regarded as social leaders in their neighborhood.

BUTTERFILLD, Mrs. Matilda (Allen). - This is the age when women arc coming to the front and demonstrating that they are fully competent to mauage large affairs for themselves. Possessing habits of thrift and industry as many of them do. they make their work count for something and as the heads of business concerns prosper in a remarkable degree. One of the leading factors in the business life of Morris, III., is Mrs. Matilda (Allen) (Humble) Butterfleld, a woman of more than ordinary strength of character, who is spite of many adverses has steadily risen and is now owner of valuable property and a large and flourishing grocery stoic.

Mrs. I'.uttt ,-iield was horn in Berkshire, England. September 10. 1S33. and in 1S55 started for the Tinted States with Grundy County as her objective point. On the trip over she met on board ship and later married William Humble. Her second marriage was to Dr. E. T. Maunders, and a few years after his death she married Joseph I). Butterfleld. Mrs. Butterfield has never spared herself but has labored long and earnestly to acquire property. Her savings have been carefully invested and when she had enough, put into real estate. She purchased the business block on Liberty street, Morris, where she conducts a general grocery store. Although a woman of advanced years she is as capable as ever, and looks after her own affairs. Her prosperity is all the more remarkable as when she came to Morris she bad nothing and all she has she earned herself. There is no one more highly respected in Grundy County than this capable, reliable and honest woman, who has made her own way in the world.

BUTTON, George A. - Some of the most Substantial citizens of Grundy County are those who were born and reared on farms, and there taught from earliest childhood lessons inculcating industry and thrift. One of these men is George A. Button of Morris, who has found his early training of great benefit to him during his after life. He was born in Wauponsee Township, December 22, 1S5S, son of Morgan and Lucinda (Foster) Button, natives of Ohio and New York, respectively. They were early settlers of Grundy County, and the father was a successful agriculturist of Wauponsee Township until his death in 1001. The mother died many years before him. passing away in 1SS0. Later, he married (second) Saretta Wilson, who is also deceased.

After attending the local. schools, during which period he helped his father on the farm. George A. Button began earning his own living working in a coal shaft at Carbondale, Fas. After eighteen months, he returned home and within two month's, he formed a partnership with his brother Milton Z., for the purpose of farming. They rented the R. M. Davis agricultural property and operated it for five years. Mr. Button then began farming in Wau|>onsee Township, where he married, and following this event, took charge of his father's homestead, and conducted it for live years. He then bought twenty-seven acres in Mazon Township, to which he later added several acres more, and operated it for five years, and within six years sold it, and came to Morris. Here for the next four was with the St. Clair Laundry Machine Com- born January 2, 1SU4, and lives with Mrs. Caispany, when in November, 1911, he was appointed ley. Mr. Caisley was a Presbyterian in reliinspector for the Public Light and Service Com- gious faith. Politically, he was a Republican as follows: Blanche, Mrs. Otto Stevens, who fancy groceries, dry goods and other commodilives in Wauponsee Township : Violet. Mrs. Tru- ties at Smith Wilmington, is one <>i the leading eni in his political views, preferring to vote for died in their native land. In 1883 Loren/.o Calthe man. rather than to he tied down hy legaro came to the United Slates, first locating cultural lands, and rightly so. for upon the marked success, lie not only owns his resifariuers of the country depend the welfare of denee in South Wilmington, but also his busithe nation. Among those who became pros- ness property and is now one of the substantial is Thomas Caisley. for many years a resident On February 2, 1S9S, Mr. Callegaro was marof Nettle Creek Township. Mr. Caisley was ried to Flora Baldovin, a daughter of Corine born in Yorkshire. England. November 2'. 1833. and Mary (Vecelia) Baldovin, natives of northa son of English horn parents, who passed em Italy. Mr. and Mrs. Callegaro have had six away in their native laud, the father when our children: Lena: John, who died in infancy, is subject was an infant. In ISoo. Thomas Caisley buried in Braidwood cemetery; and Mary, John, and his brother. William Caisley. came to Anna and Louis, all of the living children be- Grundy County and rented land in Nettle Creek ing at home. Mrs. Callegaro ably assists her Township, for several years, then they bought husband in the store and both have made manyeighty acres in the same township, biit sold it friends hy their pleasing, genial manners and in 1S7!>, and bought 160 acres in Wauponsee accommodating spirit. They are members of the Township. Mr. Caisley subsequently became Catholic Church. Mr. Callegaro belongs to the sole owner of the farm, to which he added White Tie. the Italian Lodge of Eagles, the eighty acres mote, and carried on general farm- Marco Polo Italian Lodge and the Christopher ing upon it until the fall of 1.002. when he re- Columbus Italian Lodge. In politics he is a tired ami moved to Morris, where he died Republican having taken out his naturalization August 11. 1907. papers at Aramont, Mich, lie is a good citizen,

Mr. Caisley married December 23. 1S04. Miss highly respected by all who knew him, and he- Ellen Leaeh. 'born October o. 1S-17. in Lancashire, loved by his family to whom he is a kind and .England, daughter of Samuel and Mary il.iv- loving husband and father. sey) Leach, who came to Nettle Creek Township in ISP). Mr. Leach rented land for some CARLIN, John W. - The native son- of Grundy years, but later bought 160 acres in tin- same County retain a love for it although their intertownship, and died upon his property. May 12, ests may call them away from its confines. One 1802. His widow lived on the farm until 1870, of (lie men who lias proven this in the way he when she moved to Morris, ami there she died has ever borne a part of its public-spirited move- January 31. 1.S03. After the death of Mr. Cais- ments. although new living across the line in ley. the" widow rented property until November, Kendall County, is John W. Carlin of Newark, lf)"07. when she bouihl her present residence at who for many years was a successful agricul- No. in:: East Washington street, where she and turalist of Aux Sable Township, Grundy County. a granddaughter now live. Mr. and Mrs. Cais- Mr. Carlin was horn in Aux Sable Township. ley had children as follows: Elmer G.. of September 22. 1sr,r,, a son of Henry and Cath- Wauponsee Township, living on the old farm; erine (Kinsella) Carlin. Henry Carlin came Leslie C, of Monis; Mary E., Mrs. Edward from Ireland to New York City in 1S33, and was employed in a hotel and also as a teamster may locate. For this and other cogent reasons, unlil 1S37, when lie came west to Grundy Swedes are welcomed to any locality, and one County, locating in Aux Sable Township. The who has proven himself worthy of his native following year, he went to Juliet, 111., and there and adopted laud is August Wilhelm Carlson, married Catherine Kinsella, born in Wexford, lie was horn in Sweden, December 13, 1S55, Ireland, in 1S21. The Kinsella family had come and his parents passed away in that country, from Ireland to Montreal, Canada, in 1S37, from The lad grew up to a useful manhood, attending whence they traveled to Chicago by way of the public school, but not being contented with his lakes, but later moved to Juliet, when- they future prospects, in 18*0 came to the United resided for two years. Removal was then made States. Ho made Morris his objective point. to Morris, where Mr. Kinsella lived, the eon- but left soon alter his arrival for Joliet, where struction of the Illinois and Michigan ('anal he began working in the rolling mills, thus congiving him employment on two sections of the tinning during the summer and into the canal between the Morris and Aux Sable locks. fall of that year. Returning to Morris, October Mr. Carlin and Mr. Kinsella joined forces in a 7. 1SS0, he engaged with what is now Colepartnership about 1S39, and worked together man's factory. His rise was steady on account on the canal and operated a boarding house of his value as a skilled workman, and in 1904, until the canal was completed. Mr. Kinsella he was made foreman of the moulding departthen bought G40 acres in Aux Sable Township. meiit. and now has from 40 to <i<) men under and Henry Carlin -bought 120 acres, and both his charge. Having worked from the bottom up, developed their land. In addition to working he understands the business in every detail, on his own property, Mr. Carlin broke the prairie and knows just how much to justly require of for the neighbors with several yoke of oxen. his men. so that he not only gets good results He continued to work his farm until his death for his employers, but is a favorite with the men, in November, 1S57. His remains were laid because they know he is their friend, to rest in the Dresden cemetery. He and his On October 1:;, inn:;. Mr. Carlson was married wife had eight children, but John W. Carlin is to Amanda Matilda Peterson, horn in Sweden. the only survivor, the others being: Henry (I). who came to Morris in 1S74. Mr. and Mrs. who died in infancy; Henry (II), who died at Carlson have the following children: Elmer the age of twenty-six years having been a bar- of Morris: Luella, a court stenographer, of Mornessmaker and street commissioner at the time ids; Artie and Earle of Chicago, and Sigrid at of his demise; Mary A., who died at the aLre of home. Mr. Carlson belongs to the Swedish thirteen years; James 1'... who died at the age Baptist Church, in which he is an elder. The of eight years; Mrs. James Cantwell. who died Prohibition party has in him a strong supporter. September 25, 190S; Andrew (I), who died in and he served tor two years as city treasurer, infancy: and Andrew ill), who died at the giving the city an able and conscientious adage of four years. In lSofJ Mrs. Carlin mar- ministration. Sound and reliable, a man who ried (second) Thomas Dempsey, who was meat is able to command others because he can coninspector of the Illinois State Penitentiary at trol himself. Mi'. Carlson is one of the responsi- Joliet for a quarter of a century prior to his hie citizens of Morris, and stands high in public death. Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey had two chil- estimation, dren : Anna L. and Catherine J. Amanda I..

reside at No. 1000 Cyprus street. Chicago, and they are responsible for some magnificent efhave four sons: Thomas J.. John E. W., James feets. The modern photographer is an artist operating the homestead farm, but in that year (Peterson) Carlson, natives of Sweden. the two moved to Miuooka, 111., where they lived Elmer W. Carlson was brought up at Morris

On April 19, 100G, Mr. Carlson was married Lisbon, III.; and Edwin G., who is a citizen of to Ellen Lundburg, born at Saliua, Kas., daugh- Morris. Mr. (.'air's family are members of the ter of Svon Lundhurg, who was born in Sweden. Presbyterian Church. Politically he is a Re- Mr. and Mrs. Carlson became the parents of publican, but has never been willing to accept the following children: Elna Marie, who was public office, prefering to exert his influence in born July 2S, 1907 ; and William Lundburg. who the direction of law and order in the capacity of was born November 14, 1908. Although he be- private citizen, lie is a valued member of the longs to the Swedish Baptist Church. Mr. Carl- Grand Army of the Republic Post at Morris, son attends services at the Methodist Church as

CARR, Joseph C. - President of the Grundy turned the management over to his wife's soncounty National Bank at Morris. 111., is an oner- in-law, William 1!. Allen. Mrs. Carson was a getic business man. well qualified to conduct widow, Mrs. Jane (Sharp) Patrick by name the affairs of a hanking institution. The hank- when she and Mr. Carson were married. Her ing interests of a community are necessarily only daughter, Janet IS. Patrick married Wilamong the most important for financial stability liam R. Allen. Mr. Carson was a staunch Reis the foundation stone upon which are erected publican and could have held important offices enterprises which prove of worth. The men had he so desired. His wife was a Presbywho control and conserve the money of individ- terian, and he attended the services of that deuals. corporations or country, must possess nomination with her. many qualities not required in the ordinary citizen, although it will generally he found that in CARTER, Frank Burdette. - While agriculture a successful banker is displayed the character- has given employment to the energies and istics which mark an upright man and far-see- brains of men since the beginning of the world, ing one in any other calling. A hanker must it is only within recent years that the farmer have commercial integrity, exceptional financial has been accorded his proper place among the foresight, unbiased judgment and a wide workers of importance, and science and govcrnknowledge of human nature. A hanker must he mental power have been employed to give him able to command public confidence, and. it may assistance. The modern farmer conducts his he added, must deserve it. In many instances business much more expeditiously and profitably Grundy County has been very fortunate in its than did his forefathers and in consequence is financial leaders and particularly is Morris able to enjoy many comforts that were utterly to he congratulated for the stability and pros- out of the reach of people in the rural districts perity of the Grundy County National hank, a few years ago. One of the representatives with Joseph C. Carr at its head. of this great and important class of workers

Jefferson County, Pa., where they resided until Mr. Carter is the owner of eighty acres of valuthe fall of 1^o2. when the family left for Jack- able farming land in Mazon Township, on which early spring of 1S53. Here he remained for five township where his people have played an iniyears, four of which were spent on a portant part, ju is<17, and here received his

Democrat in politic*, for the past twelve years he has served as a school director and is a man of importance in his community where he is so well and favorably known.

CARTER, Melvin. - The agriculturists of Grundy County have not been content to rest satisfied with ordinary progress, but are constantly adding to their improvements, thus increasing the value of their property and the efficiency of their working plant. The farmer of today is a business man and understands thoroughly the value of systematic management nnd good equipment. One of those belonging to this class is Melvin Carter, owner of 100 acres of fertile land in Mazon Township, which he devotes principally to corn and oats. His property is known as Meadow Brook, and is one of the fine farms of the township. Mr. Carter was born in Guernsey County. Ohio. November 37, 1845, a son of Abraham and Margaret ( Preston) Carter. Abraham Carter was born in Harrison County, Ohio, where lie learned the trade of a glass-blower and so continued until he moved to Guernsey County, whore he followed farming. In 1852 lie brought his family to Grundy County, Illinois, settling in Mazon Township. farming hero until bis death, which occurred in 1S7G. His wife passed away in 11*02, and both are buried in Wheeler cemetery. Mazon Township. They bad ten children, eight of whom survive.

Melvin Carter was brought up on a farm and attended the local schools of his neighborhood. His life has been spent in agricultural pursuits and that is one reason why be understands farming so well. On November 11, 1SS7, he married Frances Ella Wilson, born in New York City, February 11. 18-">3. a daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Gallagher) Wilson, natives of Ireland and London, respectively. Mrs. Carter was the widow- of a Mr. Wilson, by whom she bad two daughters. Daisey E. Wilson and Uose Addie Wilson, when she married Mr. Cai'ter. Mr. and Mrs. Carter have had the following family: Paul Abraham Melvin, who is in British Columbia ; Wayne Francis, who is at home, and one who died in infancy. Mr. Cart t is a Democrat and served as school director for twenty years and as road commissioner for many years, proving himself a wise and conscientious official. He has just completed the construction of a barn which is one of the finest of this section.

CARTER, William Henry. - Tf it were not for the capability and energy of the agricultural class, the country would go hungry. It is the farmers who keep the world fed. and all honor should he given to the men who are willing to work as they have to in order to bring forth crops from the soil. One of the men who is conducting his line 220-acre farm in Mazon Township, successfully ami scientifically, is William Henry Carter. He raises horses and cattle, feeding in large lots, and shipping to the nearest market. He was born on this farm February 0, 1SG.3, and received his educational

On February 0. 1901, Mr. Carter married Luella Menaugh, who was born September 1, 1SG9, and died August 22, 1913, and was buried in the Wheeler cemetery in Mazon Township. Mr. Carter has been very active in politics as a Democrat, and was assessor for three years; was on the school board for some years, and for eight years represented .Mazon Township on the County Board of Supervisors. At present he is President of the Farmers Elevator Company and a stockholder of the Mutual Insurance Company of Mazon. He was one of the first supporters of the Grundy County Fair Association, and the success of that organization is largely due to him. His farming has always been carried on with sensible regard to expediting the work, and for this purpose be has added to his equipment until he now has one of the best in the county. An advocate of modern methods, he has set an example many are glad to follow, and he is recognized as an authority upon all matters pertaining to- agricultural affairs and the proper conduct of farming operations.

CASSEM, Christopher E. - The agriculturists of Grundj County are continuing to exert themselves in maintaining a high standard of excellence not only of their products, but of their farms and premises as well. New buildings are being erected, improvements installed and modern methods adopted so that the farming properties in this region compare favorably with any in tlie country. One of these progressive farmers of Grundy County is Christopher E. Cassem, of Nettle Creek Township. He was born at Miller. Fa Salle County. Illinois. March 10. 1SG4, a son of Peter and Anna (Heggem) Cassem, natives of Norway. They came to Nettle Creek Township in 1V~4. buying first land, however, in Kendall County in 1SGD, which they sold nine years later to buy 200 acres in Nettle Creek Township, from John K. Ely. and moved upon this property in 1S7G. There the father died July o. lSjST. and the mother in February. 1903. Beside Christopher C. there were two other children:, a brother and sister: Thomas P.. who was born May 14. 1S55. resides at Odin. Minn., and Christianna. who was born April 19, 1SG9, married Thors Lesdal of Nettle Creek Township.

All the children attended the local schools. Christopher remaining at home with his parents. At his father's death he received a third of the estate as his share, and now owns 120 acres of land. On this farm he has erected new buildings and made other desirable improvements which add to its value, lie finds it profitable to concentrate his efforts on grain farming. On June 24. 1800. Mr. Cassem married Ingred Neste. horn February 11. 1 stl>. near Decorah, Iowa, and died October lo. 1!K)3, and is buried in Lisbon cemetery. She was a daughter of Kmite K. and Groe Neste. natives of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Cassem had two children. Clara, bom March 27, lS'.iT, and Myrtle, born February 11. 1002, l>otli nt home. Mr. Casscm belongs to the Norwegian Lutheran Church. lie served as town cleric and collector for terms of one year each, and is now serving in his second term as township committeeman ami is one of the foremost men of his township. He is a strong prohibitionist.

CHADA, Matcheus. - Owing to the location here of large mining interests which give employment to hundreds of men, the demand for food stuffs is heavy and the supplying of it forms an important part of the business of the place. One of the men who is a general merchant of the city and controls a heavy trade is Matcheus Chada, dealer in dry goods, groceries, shoes, flour and feed, and proprietor of the leading hotel here. He was born in Bohemia March 25, ls.jT. a son of Martin and Josefa (Loukota) Chada. who were both horn in Bohemia, where the father was engaged in mining until his death in 18S5. His widow survived him until 1U02, when she passed away, having borne her husband the following children: Hattie, who is deceased; .lames, Joseph and Frank, who reside in Bohemia; Matcheus. whose name beads this review; Anna, who lives in Coal City; Fred, who is deceased; John, who still resides in Bohemia; and Martin, who is deceased.

Matcheus Chada was employed in a brick yard prior to his coming to the United states. and also learned the tinner's trade. He had some experience working in coal mines, so that when he arrived in Coal City in 1SST it was hul natural that he should seek employment ill the mines here, and until 190G he continued to work in the mines, luit in that year embarked in his present undertakings ami has developed into one of the leading business men of Hie city. While living in Bohemia he married Katherine Opati'ing, who died three months alter their arrival at Coal City, the mother of three children: Mary Koshuvisky; Josie Houghton, who lives in .Montana, and Fanny, who died in infancy. Mr. Chada was married (second) to Mary Krai, also horn in Bohemia, and they have had the following children: Charles; James; Alhie, who is deceased : Anna, who lives in Chicago; Albie (II). who is at home: Fred, who is deceased, and Bessie, Katie, Mildred and ''red.. and one who died in infancy. Mr. Chada is a Socialist in his political views. He is a man whose industry is proverbial, and who has attained to his present prosperous condition through his own unaided efforts and thrifty habits.

CHERRIE, Albert S., for years manager of the I. N. R. Beatty Lumber Company of Ma/.on. is one of the leading young business men of Grundy County whose rise has been rapid, hut steady. His success lias come through his application and sound principles, and he deserves his prosperity for he has fairly earned it. Mi'. Cherrie was horn in 1SS7, on the farm owned by his father in Braceville Township. His parents, William and Isabella (Stevenson) Cherrie, were horn in Scotland, hut came to the United States in Is r>, and first lived at Braidwood, 111., where the father worked in the mines. Later they moved to Grundy County, becoming farmers, and he is still living tin his property, hut the mother died in l'JOU. These parents had ten children: Mary Brown; Margaret Brown; Thomas, who is deceased: James; Allen; William, Jr.; John, who is deceased; John (II); Isabel Davidson and Albert.

Albert S. Cherrie remained at home assisting his father in conducting his 110 acre farm, and attending the schools of his district, until he was twenty years old. At that time he went to .loliei. 111., hut after working there for a time look a course in Crown's Business College at Ottawa, III., following which he entered husiness life. He is a Mason, belonging to Wilmington Chapter No. 142, P. A. M. and to the Knights of Pythias of Braidwood, 111. The Presbyterian Church holds his membership and profits from his generosity. In politics he is a Republican, but as yet his inclinations have not led him to adopt a public career.

CHRISTENSEN, Hans Einer. - Today the photographer holds a distinct position in the husiness world for through him the people are being educated. His skill and artistic perceptions are combined to give to the world views of scenes that otherwise would never come to the notice of many, while he preserves the features of those who must in the course of nature pass away. One of the men who is a credit to his community and his art is Hans Liner Christensen of Morris, the oldest photographer of the county. lie was horn in Grundy County. December I. 1S.S9, a son of Hans and Christina (Johnson) Christeiisen. horn in Denmark, who came to Grundy "County about 1SS7, here settling on a farm. Later they moved to Morris where the father became a teamsler, so continuing until 1900", when he engaged in a genera] contracting business. The children horn to this worthy couple were as follows: Hans Einer, lugman. Axel. James, Leo, Marie and Genevieve. Of the above. Axel lives at Dwight, 111.

Hans Einer Christeiisen resided with his parents, attending the loci] public schools until he was fourteen years old. At that time he began working as a cigarmaker, thus continuing for four years, lie then went to Winfield. Kas., and was employed by P. J. Brask, with whom he learned the photographic business. After two and one-half years (here, he went to Wichita and Hutchinson, both in Kansas, where he was engaged in tin1 photographif business. Coming back to Morris, he entered the employ of G. \Y. Ere'rding, and six months later bought his business. This studio was established in 1S9S, and is Hie oldest in Grundy County. Mr. Christeiisen lakes all kinds of photographs and views, enlarges them and specializes on views of points of interests in this vicinity. His magnificent work and courteous beiiriug have assured him a large patronage from the start.

Mrs. Peter Oxsox

been a Republican, but has never entered public wife had eleven children, seven of whom surlife. Fraternally he belongs to the K. O. T. M., vive, namely: Joseph, who is of Braceville:

CHVATAL, Frank J., who is known as one of supporting himself, first in the employ of the Coal City's most progressive ami enterprising railroad at Minooka, and then at a coal chute business men. has worked his way into public where he remained for three years. However, confidence by the exercise of industry, integrity he was too ambitious, and possessed too keen and well-applied effort. A native of Grundy an artistic sense to be contented at this kind County, he has spent his entire life here, and of work, so learned photography in 190U and at no time has failed in his duties as a good established his studio at Coal City where he citizen. Mr. Chvatal was born at Braidwood, has since remained, lie carries on a general Illinois. October -"., lSSU, and is a son of Joseph photographic business and finishes all kinds of and Barbara (Black) Chvatal. Ilis parents photographs and kodak films, enlarges portraits were natives of Prague. Bohemia, where his in ei'ayon, sepia and pastel and furnishes picture father learned the trade of butcher. At the age frames and mouldings of every description. The of sixteen years. Joseph Chvatal came to the Catholic Church holds his membership and has United States and located in Chicago. Illinois, bis valued support. Although in national matwhere for something over three years he worked ters he is a Republican, locally he prefers to at his trade, then moved to Braidwood, where vote for the man he deems will best (ill the office, he entered business on his own account. .Mr. A young man of pleasing manner and thoroughly Chvatal came to Coal City in lS'.H. and during versed in his work, he has a wide circle of the next eighteen years was known as one el' his friends with whom be is deservedly popular, community's foremost and most reliable business men. His death, in 1009, lost to Coal City CLAUSON, Martin. - It has been proved that a man who in many ways had assisted in pro- practical industry, wisely and vigorously ap- .moting' the city's interests. His widow still sur- plied, seldom fails of success. It carries the vives and makes her home in Coal City. They individual onward and upward, brings out his were the parents of eight children: Crank; individual character, and acts as a powerful Joseph; James; Eddie and Emma, who are de- stimulus to the efforts of others. The ceased; Bessie; Louis, and one who died in most effective results in life are generally infancy. obtained through simple means and the exercise of the butchering business. At the time of his of Erianna Township, an agriculturist of ahilfather's death, he ami his brother Joseph took ity and a citizen whose public spirit has never to conduct to the present time, with well-mer- Miller Township. LaSalle County. Illinois. Scpited success. Mr. Chvatal is essentially a busi- teinber IT. 1S50. and is a son of Lars and Marness man, and has found little lime to engage tha Clauson, natives of Norway. The parents

CINOTTO, Anton, a photographer of Coal City, a career in farming on his own account, for fifis a man whose love for his art is well blended teen years being a renter of land in Miller tie. lie has had worked as high as 1G0 acres in corn and eighty acres in cats, with land lie rents adjoining his, and in 11)12 had 115 acres in corn and sixty acres in oats. The forethought, sound judgment and enterprise which form the elemental strength <it' Mr. Clanson's character have Drought him to a well-earned prosperity, lie exercises his right of franchise in the support of men and measures of republicanism, hut d<»'s not take an active part in political matters, having preferred to give his time and attention to his farming ventures. However, he lias served very acceptably for six years as a member of the hoard of school directors, and also as a truster. His religious connection is with the Stavenger Lutheran Church, of which lie has been a trustee for six years.

On .March 5. 1SS4, Mr. Glauson was married to Miss Lillie Breve, who was horn December 24. 1803, at Mission, LaSalle County, Illinois, daughter of Severt and Anna (Thorson) Brewe, of Norway, who came to this country in 1S5S, and passed the rest of their lives here, the father dying in 1S97, while the mother still makes her home in LaSalle County with a daughter. The children horn to Mr. and Mrs. Clausen have been as follows: Alice May, who married Thomas Olson of Nettle Creek Township; Lenora, who married Martin Larson, of the same township; Silas Theodore, who died at the age of eleven years; and Amanda, Edward Arthur, Lettie Mildred, Elva Grace, Simon Theodore, and Yerna Marie, all residing with their parents. There are six grandchildren in the family.