Grundy County, Illinois - Thk Part of Biography Ix General History, 1914 (part 6 of 11)

He has been successful in his operations, and in addition to general farming carries on the raising of Durham cattle, Norman horses and Poland-China hogs. He is a man of superior business capacity and resourceful ability, his resolute purpose and keen discrimination enabling him to earn forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes. He has long been an active member and liberal supporter of the Stavanger Lutheran Church. In political matters a stanch Republican, he has served two terms each as Assessor and Justice of the Peace and in both offices has given evidence of superior executive ability.

On October 30, 1SS2, Mr. Johnson was married (first) to -Miss Josephine Anderson, of La Salle County, 111., who died January 12, lss.7, having been the mother of three' children: Cora, who married Joseph Yoga, of Mission Township, LaSalle County; Agnes, who married Albert Knutson, of Nettle Creek Township, Grundy County; and Stanley, who is residing with his father. Mr. Johnson was married (second) February 11, 1S92, to Mrs. Malinda (Rathumson) Jacobson, widow of Jacob Jacobson, and four children have been born to this union, - namely: Jasper, Milton, Silas and Irvin. By her former marriage, Mrs. Johnson bad two children: Oscar, who is residing at Yorkville, 111.; and Addie, who died at the age of twenty-six years.

JOHNSON, Stene. - There are no better fanners in Illinois than those who are cultivating their fertile farms in Grundy County. These men rank among the very best and their banner crops prove that they understand their work and know how to make their fields yield them a good profit on their investment. One of these progressive agriculturalists is Stene Johnson, of Saratoga Township, horn on bis present farm. September S, 1S74, a son of ole N. and Carrie (Stevenson) Johnson. These parents were horn in Norway, but married in Illinois, and settled on eighty acres in Saratoga Township, Grundy County and kept adding to their holdings until they owned 240 acres all in one body. She died in 1S9G. while he survived her until Ifins Their children were: John, who died at the age of fifteen years; Stene: Ole, who is of Morris, 111.: and Henry Ludwig, who lives with Stene.

Stene Johnson attended the public schools and grew to useful manhood on the home farm. After the death of the father, he and his brother Ludwig bought out the other heirs, and they operate the farm together, carrying on grain farming and cattle raising. They are very enterprising young men and their property is exceedingly valuable. On March 2s, 1002. Mr. Johnson married Enger Kutson, born in Norway, where her parents died. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have the following children: Caroline. Hilda. Clifford and Edna. Mr. Johnson belongs to the Norwegian Lutheran Church, and is active in the work of that organization. Politically he is a Republican, and at present is a school director. A man of enterprise, willing to exert himself, he lias forced ahead and easily is in the lead among the fanners of his locality.

JOHNSON, William K. (deceased). - In the death of William K. Johnson, which occurred in February, 1911, Grundy County lust a citizen who had added materially to the growth, development and importance of its best interests. For many years he was engaged in farming here, and while he was never a politician in the general acceptance of the term, took an interest in all that made for his section's welfare, and could always be found allied with other earnest and hard-working citizens in the movements that spelled morality, education, religion and good citizenship. Mr. Johnson was horn April 1, 1S27, and was a son of John and Charlotta (Hart) Johnson, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of North Carolina.

When still a child, long before the outbreak of the Civil War. Mr. Johnson was brought to Illinois from his native State of Kentucky by his father, who was an Abolitionist and could not countenance the practice of slavery. The family settled in Iroquois County, where Mr. Johnson secured his education in the public schools and started to work at farm labor, lie was married in IMC to -Harriet Dean, who was born in England, September 19, J.S39, daughter of John and Maria (Roberts) Dean. The Deans came to America in 1S40, settling in Quebec. Canada, where Mr. Dean secured employment as a wood chopper. Subsequently the family moved to Vermont, where he was engaged in farming for some time, and later, during the winter time, moved across Lake Champlain on the ice to New York. There Mr. Dean took up state land, but some time after improving it moved to Kendall County, III., and six months later to Grundy County. Here he purchased a farm in Wauponsee Township, on which he spent many years, but finally went to Missouri, where his death occurred. After his marriage, Mr. Johnson bought a farm in Wauponsee Township, on which he lived for twenty years, and then purchased 1G0 acres in Norman and Wauponsee Townships, where he passed a like period of time. He then went to Morris, and bought a residence and two lots on Illinois avenue, and there he died, having been an invalid for two years. His widow still makes her home in Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had the following children: John W., of Wauponsee ; Maria, who married the late Melvin Bennett, and now resides in Morris : Scott and Elerick D.. living in Norman Township; and William, who died at the age of nineteen years. Mr. Johnson was a Republican in his political views, and served as county commissioner for twenty years. At the time of the nomination of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency, Mr. Johnson belonged to the famous Lincoln Rangers. He took a keen interest in all that was calculated to benefit his community, and at all times was noted for his sturdy integrity, honestv and fair dealing. Mr. Johnson, with

JOHNSTON, Eli Frank (deceased). - A life of honest endeavor, one in which every deed was actuated by the best of motives and was productive of far-reaching and beneficial results, must have left a strong influence behind when it came to a close. The late Eli Frank Johnston was a man who was not only beloved in his family and among his intimate friends, but honored and respected in the community in which he resided for many years. Never afraid of hard work, he gave the best of himself to any line he followed, and when he died, left a record for integrity behind him of which his family may well feel proud. Mr. Johnston was born in Newcastle County, Pa., August 2S, 1S30, son of James and Elizabeth (Rigby) Johnston of Pennsylvania.

In Is.m Mr. Johnston came to Morris, 111., and for eighteen months worked as a plasterer. He then bought a restaurant on Liberty street, and for seventeen years, operated it very successfully, when he sold, and started a news stand. After three years at this, he sold, and lived retired from active business until his death. November 15. 1S99. In December, 1S5S, Mr. Johnston married Jennie Wallace, born near Newcastle, Pa., February 27, 1838. daughter of William and Alethea (Gundy) Wallace, natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Wallace died March 9, 1S52, and Mr. Wallace came to Morris in 1S5S, thereafter following his trade of millwright in Morris and other places. He married Mrs. Jane Johnston in Mahoning County, Ohio, and came back to Grundy County, but later went to Indiana, and thence to Texas, where he died, January 1 1. 1S7G.

Mrs. Johnston has resided at her present home, on the corner of Fulton and Jackson streets in Morris, since 1872. She and Mr. Johnston had two children : Etta F., of Washington, D. C, for 2.1 years employed in the Patent office; Carrie W., also of Washington, for 2<i years employed in the Pension office. Mrs. Johnston is a believer in the doctri-nes of Christian Science, and the comforting faith of her creed offers her consolation in all her bereavements. Mr. Johnston was a Republican, and for two years served his ward as alderman. Fraternally, he was an Odd Fellow, and was popular in his lodge. It is a beautiful faith that sees those gone before as but exchanging one phase of existence for another, and the rounding out of character in a better world.

JORDAN, Hon. A. R. (deceased), who for many years served Grundy County as one of its judges, was a man of highest standing and clearest judgment. lie was born in Kennebec County, Maine, December 1.°.. IS 13, a son of Samuel and 1'hilena (Dow) Jordan. In 185-1 the family migrated" to Morris. 111., where the father died in ISS5, and the mother in 1884. Judge Jordan was educated in the public schools from whence he went forth to fight for his country as a member of Company G, Thirty-sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, as a private during the Civil War. After being discharged on account of disability in November, 1SG1, he again enlisted in the spring of 1SG2, ami was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company I, Sixtyninth Illinois Infantry, and received his discharge at the expiration of the three months' service for which it was formed. He then went to Central City, Colo., and worked in the mines, and taught school, and there became a member of the Third Colorado Cavalry, being a participant in the Sand Creek massacre, in 1SG5, he returned to Morris, 111.; later went to Council Bluffs, la., but within two years, he returned to Morris, and entered upon the practice of law, attaining to a high position in his profession. A" Republican, his party honored him upon numerous occasions, and he served as States Attorney and County Judge with dignified capability. In 1SG9, Judge Jordan married Miss Sarah D. Parmelee, a daughter of Charles D. Parmelee of Morris. His death occurred in 1905.

JORDAN, William A., who served as postmaster of Morris in the eighties, was a dealer in agricultural implements and one of the sound business men of tho County Seat. Tie was born at Hudson, X. V., July IT, 1S29, a son of Allen Jordan, but came to Grundy County in 1.S155, locating at Minooka, where he established himself in an agricultural implement business, but removed it to Morris in 1S70. A strong Republican, he became a leading figure in his party, served as a member of the Board of Education, and was the logical candidate for the office of postmaster, to which he was appointed in lss2, by President Arthur. His fraternal relations were with the Masonic order. On November 1. 1S53, he married Annie E. Wing, and they had seven children, only four of whom lived to maturity, namely : Clifton, Frank, Kate and Annie.

KANGLEY, Owen. - A man who understands bow to farm properly can always make money, especially in days like the present, when the demand for farm produce is so stupendous. Many of the substantial men of Grundy County realize this and are devoting themselves more or less exclusively to agricultural pursuits with results that must be gratifying to them, and certainly serve to advance the general prosperity of the country. One of these progressive farmers of Anx Sable Township is Owen Kangley, who is operating 120 acres of land. He was horn in Shanahan Township. Will County. 111., October 7. 1m;:;. son of Peter and Mary Ann (Kindelain) Kangley. The father was' horn June 20, 1830. and his wife January 9, 1S3S, lK>th being natives of Ireland. They came to Shanahan Township, Will County, in the winter of 1SC0-1, and Mr. Kangley worked in the warehouse on the canal about three years, before he began farming. When he was able to buy two lots, he erected a house upon them, continuing his farming in that vicinity until 1SSG. He then moved to Fayette County, there buying 200 acres of land for which he paid $25 per acre. This he farmed until March, 1012. when he sold his personal property, rented his farm, and bought a tine residence at Ilawkeye, Iowa, and there he and his wife are living retired. Their children were: Bernard, who lived at Wilmington, III., died December 15, 1913; Owen; Patrick, who lives at Ilawkeye. Iowa ; Julia, who lives at Sioux City, Iowa ; Anna, who is Mrs. Martin Boomer, of Brown County, Kan.; Margaret, Mrs. Sampson, who died at the age of "thirty-four years; John, who lives at Kansas City, Mo.; Terrence, who lives at Oklahoma City. Okla. ; Rose, who lives at Cedar Rapids; and Mamie, who is Mrs. Judd Fish, of Ilawkeye. Iowa.

Owen Kangley was educated in the rural schools and grow up on the farm, where he remained until he became of age, at which time he left home to work for neighboring farmers. In 1SS6 lie rented 1G0 acres of land in Aux Sable Township, and spent ten years on this farm. Owing to the illness of his father, he was then forced to leave and go to the homestead where he remained for three years assisting in operating it. In 1910 he moved on the Tabler homestead and is now operating 120 acres of this property, devoting it to general farming and stock raising. On February 2S, 1910, Mr. Kangley was married to Elizabeth Tabler. born in Aux Sable Township, daughter of Ezra and Helen (Randall) Tabler. natives of Virginia. Xo children have been born of this marriage. Mr. Kangley belongs to St. Mary's Catholic Church of Minooka. Politically, he is a Democrat, lie is recognized as an excellent fanner and good business man.

KAUZLARIC, Anton, general blacksmith of Coal City, and dealer in buggies, wagons, harness, farm implements and general hardware, has been one of the important factors in the business life of this community since ISO.", during which period he has proven himself worthy of the confidence now reposed in him. lie was born in Austria-Hungary, June 10. 1SGS, a son of Simon and Mary Kauzlaric. The father, a carpenter, died in his native land in 1000. the mother having passed away in 1SS9, they having had six children : Mary, who is deceased ; Veronica, who is deceased; Anton: Romania, who is deceased ; Petra Galbreath, who lives at Coal City: and Blaze, who resides at Coal City.

Anton Kauzlaric had no educational advantages in his native land, but being bright ind industrious, he picked up a good working knowledge of conditions and learned the hlacksmithiug trade. Coining to the United States in 1S02, he was at Streator and Seneca, 111., for a few months. In ISO:; he came to Grundy County, working at his trade at Gardner until 1S05, when he located at Coal City, and established himself in his present business. In 1002 he returned to his native land for a visit of seven months, but was glad to return where conditions are so much better. His present building was erected by him in 1905, at which time he put in a stock of hardware and harness. Mr. Kauzlaric's experiences have been varied, for in 1890, prior to coming to the United States ho worked on a railroad in Asia as a blacksmith. The Catholic Church holds his membership, and he belongs to the Catholic order of Foresters, the Bohemian Lodge of the White Cross, and is now treasurer of the former' organization. A Democrat, he has been a member of the City Council of Coal City for one term, and proved his worth in that connection. Honest, energetic and aggressive, he lias built up a good business and made his influence felt in the city he has adopted as his own. Mr. Kauzlarie is unmarried.

KAY, Abraham Lincoln. - England lias contributed of her sturdy, reliable sons some of our best citizens, men who climb high in civic affairs, and attain to prosperity in business circles. One of these residing at .Morris, is Abraham Lincoln Kay. who is proprietor of a large teaming and transfer business, and is alderman of the Fourth Ward. He was horn in Lancashire, England, October 29, 1S(J5, a son of Robert and Mary fCryer) Kay. The father died in 1^7V. and Abraham Lincoln Kay, with his mother came to Morris, in October, 1S79. After arrival in this city, Mrs. Kay married George Worth, and died in 1S92.

Educated in the public schools of his native land. Mr. Kay is a well-informed man. After arrival in Morris, he mined for two years, and then established a general teaming and transfer business, which he has since continued, nowoperating six teams. In October. 1801, Mr. Kay married Hirst) Jennie May Leach, born in Kendall County. III. The children of this marriage were: Vivian, Harold. Mary Ruth, and Irvin Lincoln, all at home. Mrs. Kay died in September, 1901. In October, 1902. Mr. Kay married (second) Delia Adams, born at Greenville, 111. Xo issue. Mrs. Kay died in March, 1901. On January 10. 1907, Mr. Kay married Lida Howe, born at Ober, Ind.. and married at Medaryville. Ind. Two sons were horn of this marriage: Earle Edward and Howard Glenn. Mr. Kay belongs to the Free Methodists, of which he has been trustee since 1909. In politics, he is a Republican, and is serving his second term as alderman of the Fourth Ward. Fraternally, he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the K. O. T. M. both of Morris. A man of energy and keen foresight. he has forged his way to the front, and is universally respected by his wide circle of acquaintances and friends.

KARNS, Thomas. - Too much cannot be said in praise of the enterprising Grundy County farmers who have brought their calling up to its present higli standing and developed to an almost perfect condition, the property they own. One of these progressive agriculturists is Thomas Kearns of Highland Township, born in County Wexford, Ireland. August 20, 1S05, a son of Michael and Mary (Dugan) Karns, both of whom passed away in Ireland where they had been horn and reared.

In 1SSS Thomas Karns came to Grundy County and began working as a farm hand, thus continuing for three years. For the next twelve years he rented land, but in 190 1 was able to buy 120 acres in Highland Township, to which he lias since added eighty acres so that he now has 2imi acres all of which he operates with very desirable results. Mr. Karns married Bridget Kelley, born in County Wexford, Ireland, wdio came to the United States in girlhood. Mr. and Mrs. Karns became the parents of three children: George, who is at home; Leo, who is of Bloomington, 111., and Ella. Mrs. Karns died January 7. 1904, having been a faithful wife and mother. Mr. Karns is a Catholic. Politically lie is a Democrat, but has never sought office, being too much occupied with his own affairs.

KEITH, Fred. - Not only do many of the most progressive of the Grundy County men carry on agricultural pursuits successfully, hut they are also interested in other lines "of endeavor, and bring to bear upon all their affairs a broad and determined policy that works out for the betterment of their community generally. One of these farmers and business men of this locality is Fred Keith, of Mazon Township, who owns and operates is.(j acres of fertile land, and is treasurer of the Farmers Elevator Company. He was born in his present township, August 2d. ls."il. a son of Henry and Lucy (Daniels) Keith. The parents were natives of Vermont and New York, respectively, who came first to Grundy County, but later went to Minnesota, where the father died when Fred Keith was nine years old. The mother survived him and afterward married Albert Tshem, and died later in Indiana. They had four children: William, who is deceased ; Fred : .May and Frank, both of whom are deceased.

Fred Keith was educated in the country schools, and well trained in farm work-. When he was twenty-four years old. be began farming on rented land, later buying his present farm on which he carries on general farming. When the Farmers Elevator Company was organized, he was made its treasurer and has held that position ever since. He is a member of the Grundy County Fair Association, and is a recognized authority on agricultural matters. The Masonic lodge affords him fraternal diversion, while politically he is a Republican, and lias been school director for two terms, assessor for three terms, and school treasurer for two terms.

On February 21. 1S7S. by Rev. Ferner of Mazon Township, Mr. Keith was married to Clara Irons, born October 20. 1SR8, in Mazon Township, and they have one child, now Mrs. Ilaltie I. Robinson. She was married April 10,

KELBEL, Frank J. - The dignity of labor intelligently performed and well executed is something men are beginning to properly reeognize and appreciate. Due of the men who has developed a wide-spread reputation for high-elass shoeing of horses throughout Grundy County, is Frank J. Kelbel of Morris, lie was born at Chicago, in July, 1^7.".. a son of Frank and Catherine (Becker) Kelbel, born in Germany, who came to the United States in their childhood, and married when they grew to maturity. The father was a blacksmith for many years, and for a quarter of a century, had his own shop in Chicago. His death occurred in 1SS9, and bis wife died in Ism;.

Living at home until bis father died. Frank J. Kelbel received a public school education. He started to learn bis trade with bis father, but when the latter died, in 1889, ]\v engaged in bottling soda water and thus continued for two and one-half years in Chicago. Then ho resinned working at bis trade, and completed it and came to Morris in iv.ts, where he started to work for Charles Weese. In 1005, he bought the business, and is currying it on, specializing on horseshoeing.

Mr. Kelbel is a member of Trii.'ty German Lutheran Church of Chicago. He belongs to Richard Cole Lodge No. c.17. of Chicago, and Morris Lodge No. 10S, Knights of Pythias, and twice has represented them at the Grand Lodge. Mr. Kelbel was also Deputy Grand Chancellor of this district. F. O. E. No. 1024, of Morris, and held the office of president from 1909 to 1012. He also belongs to the Fraternal Life Reserve Association Xo. 42. and the K. (). T. M. of Morris.

A strong Republican, Mr. Kelbel was elected Mayor of Morris, his term expiring in the spring of 1911. During the period he was executive head of the city, Morris enjoyed an era of prosperity and civic development that reflected credit, on him and his methods. During the Spanish-American War, be enlisted for service in the First Illinois Cavalry at Chicago, April 28, 1898, and was honorably discharged October 12. 1S9S. Mr. Kelbel has never married. A man of sterling characteristics, he has proven himself a very desirable citizen, and either in war or peace can be depended uikhi to do his full duty as he sees it.

KENNEDY, Joseph P. - With the almost universal adoption of the automobile as a means of locomotion, has come an insistent and increasing demand for first class repair work, and Grundy County men have not. been slow to enter into this line of endeavor. One of those whose name is a synonym for honest and efficient work is Joseph 1'. Kennedy of Gardner, 111., who does all kinds of boiler, engine and automobile repairing. He was born in Marion County, 111., in 1S7G, a son of James and Melinda

(Jones) Kennedy. The father was born in Alabama and the mother in Indiana. Growing up in his native State, James Kennedy was engaged in agricultural work there until bis coming to Illinois in 1S04. He located in Marion County and continued his farming, there married, and he and his wife became the parents of eleven children, six of whom survive. Both parents died in Illinois, the father in 1008, and the mother in 1010.

Joseph P. Kennedy was brought up on a farm and there taught lessons of industry and thrift which have never been, forgotten. He attended the local schools and assisted bis father until he was nineteen years old at which time he entered the machine shops at Decatur, Ala., where be remained for four years. This line of work so suited him that be has continued in it, and in 1907, seeing an opening at Gardner, be came here and worked as an engineer until 190!>, when be opened up his business, and now is agent for the Ford and Overland cars, both excellent makes. In addition, he conducts a first class garage and controls the greater part of the business in bis several lines for this section.

On March 22. 1910, Mr. Kennedy married Mildred Colstock, born at Gardner, III. In politics he is a Republican, but has not gone into public life. Fraternally be is a Mason. His sterling characteristics and business honesty entitle him to the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens.

KETCHAM, William. - A number of the more advanced of Grundy County agriculturists have satisfied themselves by long experiment that it pays to feed their grain to high grade stock which they breed and raise for the market. One of the men who is making a success of grain farming and stock raisins;, and gaining a wellearned prestige among his associates as a good business man. is William Ketcham of -Aux Sable Township. Mr. Ketcham was born at Cheyenne, Wyo., August IS, 1S7G, son of Frank and Zelda A. (Haight) Ketcham. The father was born at Chesterville, Ohio, and his wife at Burlington, Iowa. The families on both sides went out. to Wyoming before any railroad was built through the west, and the parents were married at Cheyenne. They were stock raisers, and the father died on his farm in 190S, the mother surviving him and operating the ranch.

William Ketcham was brought up in Wyoming, where he received a good public school education, and training in agricultural matters. When be was thirty-one years old, he came as far east as Grundy County, 111., and located in Aux Sable Township. Here he was married in 1900, and began operating a portion of the Newman homestead of 112 acres in this same township. Until the fall of 1011, Mr. and Mrs. Ketcham resided with Mrs. Newman, but at that time moved into their own house built on their part of the farm. Mr. Ketcham has been very successful in bis operations and is now largely devoting himself to the raising of grain for his stock.

On September 3. 100G, Mr. Ketcham was married to Carrie Newman, born in Aux Sable Township, daughter of Henry and Magdalena Newman. There have been no children of this marriage. Politically, Mr. Ketcham is a Socialist and looks forward to the time when some of the problems which confront the intelligent man of today, are solved by the application of the remedies advocated by the adherents of his party.

KIME, Samuel M. - The agricultural interests of Good Farm Township, Grundy County, are ably represented by Samuel M. Kime. a substantial farmer and a citizen of worth and standing. Mr. Kime was born in La Salle County. 111., January 2, 1S67, the fifth child of Paul and Margaret (Eshenbacher) Kime. They were natives of Neuremhurg. Germany, from whence they came to the United states in 1S56 and both located in Kendall County, HI. After their marriage, they removed to La Salle County, where Mi-. Kime plied his trade of shoemaker until he was able to purchase a tract of land near Grand Ridge. III. After a few years there he sold out and in ls74 came to Good Farm Township, Grundy County, and bought eighty aires of land. Later, he purchased 210 acres in Good Farm Township and eighty acres in Livingston County ', and continued to successfully cultivate these farms until his retirement from active pursuits. His wife passed away about 1002, and Mr. Kime died while on a trip to his old home in Germany, in September. 1000. Of their fourteen children, ten are still living.

Samuel Kime received a district school education, and was reared to agricultural pursuits, thus growing to manhood. At the time of his marriage, he rented eighty acres of land from his father, and to this he has added from time to time until today he is the owner of 240 acres of some of the best land to lie found in the State. lie has erected good buildings, uses modern methods and machinery, and is justly accounted one of his community's most substantial farmer-citizens. General grain farming has received the greater pari of his attention and the success which has rewarded his efforts testifies eloquently to his ability. Mr. Kime is now building a tine modern house and substantial outbuildings, including a large silo. For many years Mr. Kime has served in township offices* including those of school director, road commissioner and tax collector. His support is given to the Republican party in political matters, while his fraternal connection is with the Gleaners, among whom he has numerous friends.

On October 12, 1S94, Mr. Kime was married to Miss Emma McBain, who was born at Coolidge, Kas.. a daughter of George and Emma (Harris) McBain. the former a native of Ensland and the latter of Scotland. Seven children have been born to this union: Kfiie, Randall, Harvey, Esther, Oliver. Mattie and Willis, and of these Effie died in infancy.

KIRKENDALL, Lorenzo C - Many of the most prosperous farmers of Grundy County combine operation of their land with buying fine stock for the market with profitable results. One of the men who has made his name well known in connection with his stock operations is Lorenzo G. Kirkendall of Rraceville Township. He owns a fine farm of 240 acres in Braceville Township, which he devotes to general farming, and at the same time he carries on a large stock business. He was born in Livingston County. 111., Dec-ember 20. ISfiO, being a son of William and Margaret (Clover) Kirkendall. both of whom were born in Indiana, but came to Grundy County in 1S?>4, where the father farmed until he moved to Dwight, 111., where he died .Line 11, 1!>0s. i|js widow still lives at Dwight. Thej were the parents of live children: George Edwin, Lorenzo ('.. Belle Harvey. Ella, who is deceased, and Everett E. Lorenzo C. Kirkendall attended school in Livingston County and remained on the homestead until he was thirty-one years old. In 1S92 he rented IJ20 acres of land in Grundy County, and operated it until he bought his present farm in 1S07, on which he has made all the improvements. He has developed his stock" business from small beginnings, until now he is one of the leading buyers in this anil surrounding counties. On February Hi, 1S00. .Mr. Kirkendall married Nellie Parment'er and they have live children: Clinton, Delmer, Cecil. Fayre and Merle, all at home. The family all belong to the Congregational Church. Mrs. Kirkendall began teaching school in Grundy County when eighteen years of age and taught until she was twenty-three years old. She is a member of the W. R. C. and the Gleaners. A Democrat. Mr. Kirkendall has served as a school director for six years, and secretary of the Adams school. Mrs. Kirkendall has served as a school director for two terms in Braceville Township, and has been superintendent of the Sunday school. They are both influential in the social and educational life of their neighborhood, and their home is a pleasant gathering place for their hosts of friends who are entertained with sincere hospitality.

KNAPP, Almeron K., whose name is closely associated with the development of Minooka, was born in Chenango County, N. Y., in 1S36, a son of Simeon Knapp. Recognizing the importance of Minooka as a distributing point, soon after locating in Illinois in 1S05, he established himself in a lumber and grain business there, and also gave his -support to other enterprises of the community. He married Miss Pamelia Griswold. In politics he espoused the principles of the Republican party, although he cast his first vote for Stephen A. Douglas. Early in life he became a Mason and passed through all the degrees.

they an.- able to live retired and enjoy the competence brought to them by their years of labor, Nets P. Knudsen, of Good Farm Township, is an example. He was born in Schleswig- Holstein, Denmark (now a pari of Germany), January 9, 1\'!\ and there attended school until the age of eleven years. At that time lie commenced to learn the trade of tailor, at which he worked until 1SG0, and in that year had several months' military experience.

Reing ambitious to better his condition. Mr. Knudsen came, in 1S07, to the L'nited states. and almost immediately settled in Grundy County, 111, For a short time he worked at his trade, that of tailoring, in Dwight, then spent one season as a farm hand, and then rented land and farmed for himself until 1S72. In that year he purchased eighty acres of land in Good Farm Township, but thirty acres of which had been broken, and at once settled down to develop his farm, lie succeeded in making it a handsome and valuable tract, received good returns for his ventures, and through industry and well-directed effort accumulated a competence. In 100G he retired from business, and since that time has rented out his land. Mr. Knudsen is a Republican in politics, and the religious connection of the family is with the Danish Lutheran Church of Dwight, the movements of which Mr. Knudsen supports liberally.

In the fall of 1SG7, Mr. Knudsen was married (first) to Kern Lauritsen, who was also born in Denmark, and she died in 1907, without issue. On September .". 1!sn7. .Air. Knudsen married Mattie II. Buskof. who was born in La .Salle County, HI., and one daughter has been born to them: Kern Christina, born August 23, 1910.

KRUG. Christie G - Within recent years the young men of the agricultural districts have no doubt come to realize more than before, that there is no better line of business for them to follow than that of fanning. Various successful experiments in adding to the fertility of the soil, the advance in prices for farm products, the betterment of transportation facilities, and the invention of la or saving machinery, have all tended towards raising agricultural standards, and the farming communities are holding their best young men as never before. One of those who has been devoting himself to fanning in Grundy County is Christie G. Krug, manager of his mother's IGO-acre farm in Good Farm Township.

Christie G. Krug was born in Grundy County, in the township now his home, March 24, 1883, a son of Leonard and Christianna (Perchincke) Krug, both natives of Germany. The father came to the l'nited States in young manhood, and during the Civil War, served as a guard at Morris. 111., for a period of three months. His death occurred in 189S, on the farm now operated by his son. and he is buried in the German Lutheran Church cemetery in the neighborhood. The mother is living at Dwight, III. These parents had thirteen children, eleven of whom survive, Christie G. Krug having been one of the youngest of the family. He grew up on the homestead and attended the schools of his district.

On December 23, 1903, Mr. Krug married Rica Fillmau, the ceremony being performed by the Lev. Griefe, of Good Farm Township. She was born October 20, 1SS3, in Good Farm Township. Mr. Krug belongs to the German Lutheran Church. In political faith he is very liberal, believing better ends are attained by not holding too close to party lines, lie is now serving in his second term as a school director of his township, also tax collector, and during 1913, was one of the judges of election. Fraternally he belongs to the A. O. of G of which he was a charter niembe farm. .Mr. Krug not only is making a succe his work, but he is enjoying it, and keeps him- ""hly abreast of the times in every : one of the best examples Grundy of the live, modern agriculturai- Mr. Krug raises

KRUG, William Conrad. - Those who know nothing about farming possess the idea that an agriculturalist leads an easy life, reaping without toil, banner crops which yield him a steady and large income. They have no appreciation of the hard labor necessary, which continues from the enriching of the soil in the fall to the garnering in of the harvest the following year. They do not comprehend that farming is a business, a profession, that requires careful training and constant care. The men engaged in this line of work know just what it means when one of their number achieves success, they realize that it has come about through individual effort and good management. One of the men who has attained to prosperity as a farmer is William Conrad Krug. owner of 212 acres of land in Mazon Township, on which he raises corn, oats and wheat. lie also buys and feeds cattle and horses and hogs.

William Conrad Krug was born in Good Farm Township May 7. 1S75, a son of Leonard G. and Christianna (Perchincke) Krug, a sketch of whom will be found elsewhere in this work. Mr. Krug was reared on his father's homestead, and attended the schools of his district, and one term at Dixon College. When he was twenty-two years old he rented a farm and conducted it until 1904, when he bought his present place, which he keeps up to the highest standard, lie has tine bams, also a silo, and bis property is conceded to he one of the finest farms in the county.

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.ship. Mrs. Krug was born February !>. LS79. and reared in Good Farm Township. Mr. and Mrs. Krug have had eight children: .Marion, who died in infancy; Leonard; Martha, who died in infancy: and Walter; Frank; Erna ; Victor and Clarence. The German Lutheran Church holds Ids membership and receives his support. While lie is a Democrat on national matters, lie believes in supporting locally the man best fitted for the office, lie is interested in the Farmers' Elevator Co. of Mazon; lias stock in the County Fair Association; and is school director, lie lias pronounced musical talent and has played the cornet in bands at Mazon, Gardner and Dwight, and he also plays the violin and the piano.

LAASE, Frederick Ernest. - Ownership of land is in itself a good thing but unless the proprietor knows how to cultivate bis soil, the profits will not be much. The agriculturalists of Grundy County are. however, in the main, men of experience and practical knowledge and their results are eminently satisfactory. One of these modern farmers is Frederick Ernest Laase. owner of 240 acres of fertile land in Mazon Township, on which he carries on general farming. He was born in Germany in 1SC0, son of Joseph and Frederick;! (Klufpien) Eaase. The family came to the Fluted States in 1SG4, locating in l.a Salle, 111., from whence they went to Livingston County where the father died on his farm in 1S9S, and the mother passed away that same year.

Frederick Ernest Laase attended school in Livingston County and helped his father, remaining at home until lie was twenty-five years old. When be attained that age he bought his first land and remained on it for five years, and then wenl to Chicago where he became a general contractor of street improvements and sidewalks. After three years, however, he returned to Livingston County and farmed until 1900 when he bought his present farm. In 1SSG Mr. Laase married Anna Roth, a native of Germany, and they have six children ; Walter, Emma, Caroline. Anna. Freddie and Victor. Mr. Laase belongs to the Lut teran church. Politically he is a Republican and has served as a school director of Mazon Township. His years in business at Chicago save him valuable experience and he has applied his knowledge to his farm work and has prospered accordingly.

LAASE, Walter Adolph. - The Grundy County agriculturalist operates under particularly favorable conditions and for this reason the holding of farming land is considered a good investment. One of the leading men engaged in farming here is Walter Adolph Laase. owner of eighty acres of land in Good Farm Township, upon which be raises corn. oats, horses, cattle and hogs with desirable results. He was born at Chicago February 1.';. 1SN4, a son of William and Bertha (Groth) Laase. Growing up in the metropolis of his birth, he was given the educational advantages afforded by the public schools there, and after finishing his course in them, he learned to make sash, doors and blinds. In 1909, however, lie decided to turn bis attention in a different direction, and moved on his present farm, upon which he has made all his improvements, developing a valuable property that is yielding returns on his investment.

On May 20, 190$. Mr. Laase was married by Bev. Miller, of Chicago, 111., to .Minnie Boeder of Good Farm Township, a daughter of Balzer and Maria (Truwest) Boeder. Mis. Boeder is deceased. Mr. Boeder is a farmer in

William, was horn to .Mr. and Mrs. Laase. August 10, 1910. Mr. Laase is a Republican in bis political opinions, hut has never sought public office. lie holds membership in the Lutheran Church, and is generous in his donations to it. Although for some years be devoted himself lo a business that kept him indoors. Mr. Laase has proven his fitness for the outdoor life of a farmer. His neighbors hold him in high esteem because of his many good Qualities.

LAMS0N, S. Clifford. - The substantiality of the business interests of Morris is evinced by the individuals who are conserving them. There are here gathered as tine a class of business men as can be found in any community of similar size in the country, and one of them is S. Clifford Lamson, who is in the tin and sheet metal line. Mr. Lamson was horn at Xeoga, Cumberlaud County. 111., .Inly 30, 1SG9, a sun of Thomas 1 >. and Caroline (Hildreth) Lamson, natives of Switzerland County, Ind. Thomas 1). Lamson was a carpenter by trade. During the Civil War he served his country in the Third Indiana Cavalry, and was a brave and efficient soldier. After the close of the war, lie moved to Illinois where he engaged in a wagonmaking business, and later on in life was a hardware merchant at Cowden. 111. lie died in the spring of 1008, bis wife having passed away in Js?7.

After the deatli of bis mother the home was broken up, and S. Clifford Lamson lived with his paternal grandmother until he was fourteen years old. At that age be returned to his father, and attended school until he was sixteen years old, when he began working for himself on farms, thus continuing for two years. At that time he began learning the tinsmithing trade at Serena. 111., there remaining until 1S92. Following that date he worked at Ids trade at different points throughout Illinois, and. in January, 1903, located at Morris, to engage with Cronin Bros., as tinner, having' charge of their tin shop. On Nov. 1, 1911, he embarked in a tin and sheet metal business for, himself, and has built up a very fine business, gives employment to two men and his contracts are increasing, as bis work is entirely satisfactory in every respect.

On June 15, 1S92, Mr. Lamson was married to Ida B. Mclnturf of Serena, 111., a daughter of Adolph Mclnturf. Mr. and Mrs. Lamson are the parents of two children: Gail Clifford, who was born November S, 1S9G; and Leila Mildred. who was born May 28, 1900. Politically Mr. Lainson is a Republican, but as yet he has not been active in public matters as he has centered his efforts on his private affairs.

LANDPHERE, Allen De Witt. - The most intelligent men of the country realize the dignity and importance of agricultural pursuits and many of them not only give their time and attention to cultivating the soil, hut are investing heavily in farm lands in different parts of tin.' United States. One of the progressive men of Grundy County who has secured very satisfactory results as a farmer and stockman, is Allen De Witt Landphere, proprietor of Pleasant View farm, and owner of 320 acres of valuable land in Mazon Township, this county, and 4S0 acres of land in Oklahoma. Mr. Landphere was horn in Mazon Township, Grundy County, in 1SS2, a son of Perry and Rhoda (Jackson) Landphere. both natives of New York State. The father came to Grundy County in childhood, his people being among the earliest settlers of Mazon /Township. Here he died in 1911, the mother having passed away in 1S9S. They had two children: fine who died unnamed in infancy; and Allen De Witt.

Allen De Witt Landphere was reared on his father's homestead and sent to the local schools. His life has been spent in agricultural work, and he has every reason to be proud of what he has accomplished, (hi his Mazon farm he raises corn, feeds cattle, raises mules for sale, and is a breeder of pure bred Holstein Friesian cattle. His property is known as the Pleasant View farm, which name is very appropriate as from the residence a beautiful landscape is enrolled to view. In 1903 Mr. Landphere was married to Bess S. Randall, anil they have two children: Majorie Randall and Maxwell Jackson. Mr. Landphere belongs to the Masons, while politically he is a Republican. He is as highly regarded throughout Grundy County where his ability and business acumen are appreciated and respected.

LARSON, Henry M. - Morris affords opportunities for progressive men in many varied lines, and attracts to it some of the best business 'minds in the county. One of the men of the County Seat who has done exceptionally well both in a real estate business and as an auctioneer is Henry M. Larson. lie was born in Fox Township, Kendall County, 111.. December 25, 1S5S, a son of L. and Mary (Henderson) Larson of Bergen, Norway. They went to Kendall County about 1S50, there securing government land to the extent of 1C0 acres for which they paid $1.25 per acre. At the time they located upon it, the farm was raw prairie land, but the father improved it. erecting the necessary buildings and farmed it for many years. Both he and his wife are still living, and are very active in spite of their advanced years. Their children were: L. X., who is on the old homestead; Sarah, who died in 1SS1 ;

Henry M. ; Lewis, who is of Dallas, Tex., where he is a horse trainer; Lyna, who is Mrs. L. S. Shurson of Lisbon, Kendall County ;. Mary, who is with her parents and Rachel, who is Mrs. Olie Surson of Driscoll, X. D.

Henry M. Larson resided with his parents until 1SS3, when he and a comrade drove with a team and buggy to Iowa, then on to Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Black Hills of Dakota. After a trip of two years, Mr. Larson returned to his home, and soon thereafter began auctioneering, and handling real estate. In order to better carry on these two lines he moved to Morris where he has since resided. He has cried sales all over this part of Illinois and in Iowa. Mr. Larson handles real estate, specializing on western lands, and farming property in Iowa and Illinois, and has succeeded very well in all he has undertaken.

On November 22, 1SSS, Mr. Larson was married to Annie Olson, born in Big Grove Township, Kendall County, 111., a daughter of Gunner and Mary Olson, natives of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Larson have had the following family: Silas ,L. who is a veterinary surgeon of Livingston. Mont.; Ida Mae. who is at home; and Arthur, who died in 19015, aged eight and onehalf years. Mr. Larson belongs to the Norwegian Lutheran Bethlehem Chureh. A Republican, he has been County Constable, and is a man upon whom every dependence can be placed.

LARSON, Lars H., proprietor of one of the leading furniture houses of Grundy County, and a first class undertaker, is one of the responsible residents and business men of Gardner. He was born in Grundy County, 111., in 1 SCO, a son of Henry Larson, a native of Norway, who came to Morris, 111., in 1S66. Henry Larson was a carpenter in his native land, and continued to work at his trade after coining to Morris, until he began farming, and then alternated, giving his farm attention during the summer months, and working as a carpenter in the winter. He is now living retired at Gardner, 111., his wife also surviving, as is his mother, a venerable lady of ninety-six years. Henry Larson had eight children, five of whom survive: Lars II.. Helen. Ole. Katie, Michael. Elizabeth (I) and Elizabeth (II). who are both deceased; and Johan, who died at the age of eight years.

Lars II. Larson was born on the homestead and attended the neighboring schools in Greenfield Township. He remained with his parents until twenty-two years old when he began working at the carpenter trade, thus continuing until 1902, when he established himself in his present business with a partner whom he bought out in 1909. since which time he has continued alone. Mr. Larson carries a full and assorted line of wall paper, window shades, curtain fixtures, carpets, oil cloths, linoleums, sewing and washing machines, paints and oils, in addition to furniture of all kinds, while in his undertaking establishment he is fully prepared to render professional service whenever called on.

In 1S94 Mr. Lar.son was united in marriage with Mary Christianson. who was bona in Norway and came to the United States by herself. Mr. and Mrs. Larson Lav.- had three children : Henry, Alice and Leonard. The eldest son is a graduate of Worsham Eniba] g - ool of Chicago. 111., and has charge of the undertakii g department of his fathers establishment. Mr. Larson belongs to the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Gardner, of which he has been a trustee for three years, and treasurer for ten years, still retaining these positions. Politically he is a Republican, hut L >i -red public office. A man of ski!' in is ; - fession, and carrying on his business upon broad and honorable lines, he has won and retains the full confidence of his fellow townsmen.

LARSEN, Tollef. - Morris is not only the county seat of Grundy County but it is also the home of some of the niost substantial of its retired farmers who seek here urban advantages and rest from their former arduous labors. These men have the time and leisure to dev..u- t civic matters, and are therefore a desirable addition to any community. One of these i< Tolief Lars i rese native

When Tollef Larsen was twenty-five years old he left Norway and coming the United States, located at Morris. 111., from whei went out into the adjoining rural regions to work fur the farmers, thus continuing for about six years. He then worked various far.. - shares for Hendley Hoge of Nettle Creek Township, remaining with him for nine years, when he went to work under the same terms for James Johnson. In 190.1 he bought a lot on East .1. - - Street. Morris, and built a residence which has since continued to be his home, he now living here in retirement.

On July 20. 1S91, Mr. Larsen married Anna Margaret Hanson, born at Stavanger. Norway. October 10. 1S61. Her parents died in Norway and she came to the I"n:ted States, first settling in Fillmore county. Minn., i-emaininc there from 1SS5 to 1SS0. when she came to Morris and worked for families here until her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Larsen have had no children. He 1 elongs to the Norwegian Lutheran Church towards which he contributes. Politically he is a Republican but he ha> not desired office. A gc*>d. reliable, industrious man he has honestly earned all he has and commands the confidence and respect of those who know him.

LEACH, John H. - It perhaps might be kind if instead of waiting until a veteran of the Civil War has answered to t: e - ten ;'. roll cal . lar opinion re^ardin^ the value of his services were expressed during his lifetime. Such appreciation is clue the heroes of the greatest conflict history had then known, and ought to be accorded every man who belonged to the "Boys in Blue.'' One of the honored veterans of Grundy County is John H. Leach, now living retired at Morris, He was born in Marshall 1 oty, TV. Va.. December 12. l'<it, a son of bury and Mary (Spaun) Lea eh. nativeof West v _ The father was a farmer

- ltIj - tt er in West Virginia, where be died in 1S41. His widow married (second) Robert Murry, also a farmer, and died in West A'irginia it. 1 :

After his father's death John H. Leach was taken by a cousin, John Harvey, of West Virginia, and lived with him until 1S50, when he came to Morris. He learned the carpenter trade and followed it for thirty-six years. On June 10. 1S01, Mr. Leach enlisted in Com] K. Twentieth 1 is Volunteer Infantry. 1:: as the Joliet Company, and served in ma;.; . portai t engag ate, including iit-nera! .Sherman's fa;. - ; ire] t< thi sea. On July 2'<. 1SG5, his 1 discharge, Inking been a brave and g t soldier. On

L.. of Morris: Benjamin II.. of Joliet; Ada. Mrs. A. C. Frick. of Morris, who has one child. .... who died in infancy. In gious faith Mr. Leach is a M I I -:. and politically, I.- a Republican. He belongs t t! Carjieni - on, and the G. A. It. Post of iel and Mary (Livsey) 1 natives of Lancashire, England, who came to Morris. HI., in the early forties. The father was a farmer and came to the United States to seek better opportunities, which he found in the new home, and was able to buy 1G0 of land in Nettle Creek Township several ; - after his arrival. He died on his homestead in 1862. The mother added forty acres to I original holdings, and remained upon the farm until 1^70. when she moved to Morris, and there died in January. 1SS3. She and her husband had the following children: Martha is deceased : Hel< by his father-in-law, and there lived until 1003, On Decemher .'11, 1S9G, Mr. Lewins was marwhen lie removed to Morris, where lie has since ried to Martha Betts, born in England, who lived retired. In addition to his farming opera- came to Coal city in 1884 with her mother to tioiis, covering many years, with a partner, E. C. join her father who had come here in 1SS1. Thompson, lie established a flourishing agri- Mrs. Lewins is a daughter of Andrew Letts, cultural implement business at Lisbon, 111., but who is now a guard in the Joliet penitentiary, seven years later sold his interest to Mr. Mrs. Letts is living in Coal City. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. Lewins have had four children: Myrtle, Rus- road commissioner and served six years. His LINDSAY, William D. - The gradual advance fraternal affiliations are with the Modern Wood- of the present prosperous Grundy County agrimen of- America and the Royal Neighbors. culturalists, tells the story of earnest effort Having now the time and opportunity, he is in- along progressive lines which have given them teresting himself in civic matters, and is lend- the ownership of fertile farms and a high ing his influence as a private citizen, to secure standing in their communities. <>ne of the men a betterment of existing conditions. who deservedly belongs to this class is William

LEWINvS, William, one of the substantial men in this township, December 13, 18Cf>, a son of and successful miners of Coal City, who has Robert S. and Elizabeth J. (Lindsay) Lindsay, filled the office of supervisor of Felix Township natives of Glasgow, Scotland, and Ftica, X. Y., since April, 1911, is a man who knows how respectively. Robert S. Lindsay came to Canada to represent his fellow workmen because he with his parents in 1842, but in 18.">0, left Canis one of them. His influence among the min- ada for Morris, 111. Later he spent several ei's is strong, and he wields it for a good pur- years in Kendall County, II!.. from whence he jMise and for the bettering of existing condi- came to Vienna Township, Grundy County, purlions. Mr. Lewins was born in Durham Conn- chasing eighty a 'res on section 30, which lie ty. England, in 1870, a son of Martin and Eliza- immediately began to improve. As he became beth (Mills') Lewins. Loth parents were born able he added land until he owned U40 acres, in the same county as their son. The father of which ICO acres were on section 30, and was engaged in operating some newly opened eighty acres on section .">.">. His death occurred mines in England, prior to 1SS7, when he came April 2, 1S99, his widow surviving him until to the United States. He located in Alabama. September y. 1902. The children of these parwhere he worked as a stone mason and his eiits were as follows: Mary E., who is Mrs. family joined him in 1SSS. Alabama continued W. W. Baehlor of Vienna Township; Ella R., to be their home until 1S92, when the father who is Mrs. P. G. Gingerich of Vienna Townwent to Joliet to work in the wire mills there. ship, and William I».

William Lewins attended the public schools it, operated the remainder of the original home of his native place until he was twelve years farm. In PHI. he bought eighty acres more of old, and then entered the mines, where he the homestead from his sister, who had inworked as shipping clerk for the company, herited it. and now has as fine a property as and was employed also in a stone quarry. In can be found in the State. On it. lie carries on 1S93 he came to Coal City and here entered the general farming, specializing on raising Durocmines where he has been employed ever since. J"®*- aud hn« bee" more thfln oldmaul> He is an important factor in the Mine Workers "oJ^ntember !> 1890, Mr. Lindsay married Union, of which he has been secretary for eight Sophie j Weber born in Jackson County. Ohio. years. While he works at Coal City, his place a (1aiiu'hter of Peter and Catherine (Dixon) of residence is at Eileen, where he has held the Weber, natives of Ohio, who came to Livingoffice of village clerk for ten years. For live ston County. III., about 1873. Mr. and Mrs. years he has been on the school board of Felix Lindsay have a daughter, Ada P., who was born Township, and was the successful candidate for March 8, 11)00. Mr. Lindsay has always been a standi Republican, and has served as road commissioner, assessor and in other township offices. Fraternally he belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and is favorably known not only in this order, but to the people at large throughout Grundy County.

LINN, Clarissa (Pangborn).- Of old and distinguished family and of Ion- residence in Grundy Coui.iy, Mrs. Clarissa Linn is highly deserving of place in this connection. She was born in Syracuse, X. Y.. December 13. 1S35, a daughter of Moses and Catherine I Sitterley) Pangborn, both of Albany County. X. V. Prior to her marriage to Peter Bradt. she lived with her parents, but later went to Waupousee Township, Grundy County, where her husband, though a contractor and builder by trade, commenced farming. The history of the llradt family in America dates back to 1650, when Andrew Bradt left Holland to make his home in the wilderness of tlie newly organized New York Colony. After some forty years of successful struggle against the adversities of pioneering, he lost his life in the great Schenectady massacre, and his infant son, wlio was saved by his mother's forethought in wrapping him in a shawl and hiding him under a hedge fence, was left as the sole survivor of the family. He later grew to manhood, and from him the name lias been handed down. Peter Bradt added materially to the stock of family history and traditions, when, during the Civil War, he fought, first witli Company C, Eleventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, later with Company G, Thirty-sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was wounded, twice made prisoner, the last time in Libby Prison, and was finally honorably discharged after rendering most useful service for the cause. Peter Bradt died in December, 1S73, leaving behind him two sons, Benjamin and .lames, who died at the acre of seventeen and four respectively. His widow was subsequently married on the 1.1th of December, 1^74, to Alexander Linn, horn in Washington County, Penn., a son of Moses and Nancy (Spear) Linn, likewise natives of Washington County. His mother was an own cousin of President James Buchanan. His father was extensively engaged in farming in Pennsylvania. Alexander Linn came to Illinois in 1S6S, and secured a splendid farming property in Waupousee Township, where he engaged in stock r: isms very profitably. In September, 1SS1, he died, and. as his only son, Alexander, Jr., had not lived beyond his fourth year, his wife was left alone, owning the handsome estate.

Mrs. Linn still lives on the old homestead, hor nephews operating the farm, and the proceeds provide for her more than an amide sustenance. She is indeed a very admirable woman, and her friends, who are many in number, unite in wishing for her the very ripest of silver years. Martin Bradt has now in his I>osscssion the family Coat of Arms, which was brought to this country by Andrew Bradt, and which is a very highly treasured heirloom.

LIPPOLD, Herman Frederick. - Were it not for the intelligent, capable, progressive agriculturalists of the rural regions the people of this and other countries that look to us as a source of supply, would fare badly. As the fanner prospers, so does the -rest of the" world. He feeds the rest of the people. From his acres come the cotton, the flax, the wool and the tobacco. His farms once yielded perhaps vast outputs of timber. Keeping all this in view thoie is every reason why the intelligent men of Grundy County should give so much attention to agricultural matters. This part of the State is admirably adapted to farming purposes, particularly is, Good Farm Township, and one of tile men who owns a desirable property here is Herman Frederick Lippold. He is carrying on general farming on Sections 14 and 15 where he lias eighty-three acres id* fertile land, and is enjoying a well earned prosperity. Mr. Lippold was horn in Germany, September 11. 1S59, a son of Christian and Minnie (Lose) Lippold. The father was a weaver in his native land, but alter he brought his family to this country in 1870, settling at Aurora, he worked in a foundry for two years. At the expiration of that period lie went to Kendall County, 111., and conducted a farm until his death in 1S55. He is buried in Kendall County, where the mother, who survived him until 1S93, is also interred. They had nine children, six of whom survive.

Herman Frederick Lippold went to school in Germany until he was eleven years old. and then worked as a weaver. After coming to Kendall County, he gave his father valuable assistance on the farm, remaining at home until be was twenty-two years old. In 1000 be came to Grundy County which has since continued to be bis home, where lie has developed into one (if its substantial men. When be was twenty-four years old he married Louise Bretthauer of Kendall County, and they had three children: Albert, Fred and Lydia. The first Mrs. lippold died twenty-five years age while they were living in Kendall County. In INST, Mr. Lippold married Catherine Krug, who was born in Grundy County, 111., and died in September, 1909, and they hail four children: Edna, Alma, Amanda and Margaret, the last named dying in infancy. Mr. Lippold belongs to the German Lutheran Church. Politically he is a Republican and lias been road commissioner for two years.

LLOYD, William Deland (deceased). - Not only do men's deeds live after them, but tbe'material evidences of their industry and thrift which have resulted in prosperity. Many of the substantial residents of Morris owe their present comfort to the efforts of those who have passed out of this life. The late William Deland Lloyd not only was an efficient farmer and business man, but while living made provision for his widow and children, and this thoughtfulness is remembered by bis loved ones, who deeply honor his memory, and deplore his loss. Mr. Lloyd was born in Oneida County, N. Y., March 2S, 1S25, a son of William Riley and Lucy (Deland) Lloyd, natives of" Massachusetts and New York State respectively. When Mr. Lloyd was one year old. the family migrated to Chautauqua County, X. Y., where his boyhood was spent. He worked with his father until fifteen years old, when he began to support himself. In 1S53, the family came to Morris, where the parents bought land, living upon it until they died.

For four years following his marriage, William Deland Lloyd lived in Chautauqua County. X. Y., and then came west to Kendall County, 111., where ho bought a farm, and operated it until 1SSS, when he moved to Morris, and lived retired until his demise. November 24, 1910. His widow lias lived at their home in Morris ever since. On January ."">, 1\V1, Mr. Lloyd was married to Julia Atwater Abbott, born at Clinton, Oneida County, X. Y.. November 4, 1S30, a daughter of Samuel W. and Ursula (Bryan) Abbott, natives of Massachusetts and New York State, respectively. Mr. Abbott died in Clinton, X. Y., and his widow lived with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd until her death at Morris, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd had children as follows: Herbert, who died at the age of four years: Maynord, who died at the age of one year; Lucy, who is Mrs. June Hubbard of Kendall County. 111., and Klva, who is Mrs. William Elerdiug of Montana. Mr. Lloyd belonged to the Congregational Church. In iiolitics he was a Republican. His life was an upright one. and he always endeavored to give to all a square deal. His record as a farmer and citizen was a fine one, and he was always highly respected in any community in which he lived.

LORD, Lucius N. - While a number of the substantial farmers of Grundy County have retired either to the County Seat or one or other of the towns adjacent to their property, many of them still retain the land from which they made their money, believing the investment is about as good as any they could make. One of the men who is thus displaying his faith in the future of Grundy County farm land is Lucius N. Lord of Morris. He was born in Oswego County, X. Y., February 7. 1S31, a son of Davis and Clarissa (Lake) Lord, natives of England and Vermont, resjtectively. Mrs. Lord witnessed the battle of New Orleans which was the last engagement of the War of 1S12. When Davis Lord was a lad, he was brought from England to New York State by his parents, and there he was married. Until 1S42, he was engaged in farming in that State, but then came on west to Grundy County. 111., by way of the great lakes to Chicago, and thence by wagon to Kendall County, where he had obtained land by trading New York State property for it.

Lucius N. Lord was educated in the district schools of his native place, and was taught farming from his childhood. On August 4, 1S52, he married Catherine E. McFarlan, born in Eastbrook. Pa., daughter of James and Rosanna (Davidson) McFarlan, who came to Illinois in l^oO. After his marriage, Mr. Lord bought a farm of 130 acres in Big Grove Township, Kendall County, 111., and one of 140 acres in Nettle Creek Township, Grundy County, and resided on both at different times, but later disposed of them and bought another farm in Mazon Township, consisting of ITU acres which he still owns, and one of ISO acres in Saratoga Township, renting his land to others. In 1SG7 he came to Morris, and has since lived retired. Mr. and Mrs. Lord became the parents of one daughter, - Clara, win. married II. G. Gorliam an important farmer and merchant of Wauponsee Township. Mrs. Lord is a Christian Scientist, and takes a great deal of comfort in her religious belief. Politically Mr. Lord is a Republican, but although hi' has always done a man's duty in casting his vote, he has not cared to enter public life as an official. Widely known, and universally respected, Mr. Lord is an excellent type of the older resident of this locality who can remember when conditions were radically different. He owns his residence at Morris, where he welcomes his many friends, his hospitable views being shared by his wife.

LOTT, Edward Lloyd. - Some men are specially lifted fur a business life, their ability and inclination aiding them in the transaction of various deals by means of which they advance their interests. In so doing they also assist in the increasing of the commercial importance of their communities and the general advancement of material prosperity. One of the men who for many years has been largely interested in various enterprise, but is now living retired from business life at Morris, is Edward Lloyd Ix>tt. Mr. Lott was born at Warren. Ohio. July 10, 1S4H. son of Lewis P. and Delia L. (Clark) Lott. the former born at Trumansburg, X. and the latter at Philadelphia. The father was in a general wool business in Warren, Ohio, from whence he went to Cleveland and became the proprietor of a newspaper in partnership with a Mr. Sanford. Some years later, he moved to Racine, Wis., and still later to Morris, where he opened a general store and conducted it many years. He became circuit clerk and held that office for four years. In time, he bought land in the southern part of Grundy County and rented it. For some years prior to his death, he lived retired at Morris, where he passed away April 22. 1SS5. His widow died in November, 190G, aged eighty-five years and three months. Lewis I'. Lott was a man of honorable principles.

Edward Lloyd Lott embarked in a drug business at Grand Tower. 111., but in 1SS3 sold his interests, having in the meanwhile acquired considerable property. He then bought a stock of drugs and conducted a store at Morris for five years. In 1^00 he traded this property for a half section of land in Lyon County. Iowa. Since that lime, he has disposed of this land at a large profit, and is now living retired at Morris. In addition to 210 acres of land in Wauponsee Township, Mr. Lott owns consider- able property in Morris, and is a man of large moans. He has never married. Fraternally, Mr. Lott is a Mason, having served the local Blue Lodge as secretary for twenty years, and Orient Chapter in the same office for an equal length of time. For many years he has been a Knight Templar, belonging to Blaney Coinmamlery. He attends the Congregational Church. Politically lie is a Republican, ami has served as city treasurer of Grand Tower for four years. Since corning to Morris, he has held many minor ottiees, ami for twenty years has been treasurer of Evergreen Cemetery.

An uncle of Mr. Lott. Dr. A. F. Hand, was a very prominent physician of Morris, and one of the first of his profession to locate here. He was born at Barrabees Point. Vt., July 11. 1S16, and in 1S47 came to Morris. Dr. Hand was a graduate of the Jacksonville (Illinois) Medical College and a man eminent in bis calling.

LOTT, Lewis P. (deceased), for a number of years a merchant of Morris, was born at Covert, X. V., in 1cS13, a son of Zephaniah and 1'ermilla (Phelps) Lott. and in 1S4S, located at Morris which continued to be his home, and the scene of his business successes, in addition to extensive operations as a merchant, Mr. Lott was connected with the agricultural interests of the county, owning at one t inn 200 acres of improved land, and he also invested in Morris realty. He served as Deputy Clerk lor eight years, and was Alderman. Superintendent of Public Schools, School Treasurer, Supervisor, serving as chairman of the board for many years, and Justice of the Peace, being elected on the Republican ticket to all these offices. He iwas a Baptist in religious faith, and fraternally belonged to the Masons and Odd Fellows. Mr. Lott was married at Cleveland. Ohio. February 22, LS44, to Delia Lloyd, and they had four children, but only one, Edward L., lived to maturity.

LOUIS, Joseph. - Xo man is promoted to a responsible position in which he has to take charge of a large body of men. unless he jmssesses more than ordinary ability along many lines, including the power to control others through his personality. The superintendent of the Chicago. Wilmington and Vermilion mines, Joseph Louis, is one of the most efficient, practical miners of Grundy County, and has held his present important position since July, 100G, having been assistant superintendent for the two preceding years, his promotion being due entirely to merit. Prior to 1904, he held the position of weighmaster and top foreman, for fourteen years. His connection with this company, however, dates further back than that, for it was in 18SM when he first became associated with it at Braidwood, as a laborer.

Joseph Louis was horn in Germany, in 1SG4, a son of Joseph and Victoria (Duffner) Louis, the latter of whom died in 1S77, and the former in iss:1,. both passim: away in Germany, where the father was a successful merchant.

When thirteen years old, Joseph Louis was placed at college, from which he was graduated, and began teaching school. In 1SS1 he left his native land for the United States, and came to Chicago, ill., where, in spite of his educational advantages, he bad to work as a gardener, six months afterward coming to Wilmington, 111., where, for three years he was variously engaged. He then entered the employ of his present company at Braidwood, since which time his progress has been steady, and always well deserved.

In 1SSG Mr. Louis married Anna Jelinek, born in Germany, who came to this country at the age of thirteen years. Nine children have been born of this marriage, six of whom survive: Susie J., who is the wife of Peter Borella; and Maggie, Emma A.. Victoria, and Carrie and Lilly. The other three all died in infancy. Mr. Louis belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. Xo. G4S of Braidwood, and the Knights of Pythias Xo. S5, of Braidwood. while he is also a member of Braidwood Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Xo. 701, Wilmington Chapter, R. A. M., Xo. 42, and the Blaney Commandery. K. T., Xo. 5, Morris. Politically he is a Republican and has been president and clerk of the school hoard for nine years at South Wilmington. In addition to other interests. Mr. Louis owns his home at South Wilmington. He is an efficient man and good citizen and stands high in public favor.

MAGNER, Morris Knight. - Some men are fitted to rise in one direction, and others in a different line. Each avenue of endeavor requires certain requisites, and any man who mounts ahead of others, deserves commendation. One of the men whose activities in the Masonic order have made him known all over the State, is Morris Knijrht Maimer, of Morris. 111., who is also a good business man. and has held political office with creditable capability. Mr. Magner was bom at, Woodhull, HI.. July 1, 1SG7, a son of William ('. and Maria E. (Stevenson) Magner. When he was nineteen years old, Mi-. Magner's parents moved to Morris, while he was attending Wabash College, at Crawfordsvillo. Ind.. from which institution of learning, he was graduated in 1SSS. On coming to Morris he was appointed deputy Circuit clerk of Grundy County, and after four years of useful service, went to Joliet, where he was employed in a banking capacity, and was also at the Illinois Steel Company's mills, while in that city two years. Coming back to Morris, he associated himself with the Woelfel Leather. Company, which concern was founded by his fatherin-law, in 1S02.

On May 10. is<i2 yu. Magner was married to Anna L. Woelfel. horn at Morris, daughter of George and Marsaret (Flack) Woelfel. natives of Germany. The children born of this union have been: Philip G., Marsraret S.. Dorothy L.. Helen M.. Elsa M., and Morris K.. Jr. ' Mr. Magner is a Presbyterian and served as superintendent of the Sunday school from 1002 to 190G, and an efficient teacher in it at present.

He was president of the school board for five years, and prior to his elevation to this office, had been a member of the board for one term. Mr. Magner is a .Mason, belonging to Cedar Lodge, A.F. & A. SI.. No. 124; Orient Chapter >>'o. 31 ; Blaney Commander.v No. 5, and the Eastern Star, and is Past -Master of the Blue Lodge, and Past High Priest and Past Commander of the Connnandery. A man of much ability, he possesses a pleasing personality that makes friends wherever he goes, ami has contributed largely towards the success of his order in Grundy < 'ounty.

MAGNER, William Campbell. - Although many of the stirring events preceding the outbreak of the Civil War seem far away in the dim past to the rising generation, there are many men still living who distinctly remember when they occurred, and the powerful effect they had upon the country. One of these representative citizens of Grundy County whose recollections are valuable to the student of history, is William Campbell Magner of Morris. He was born in Orleans. Ind.. October 21, 1837, a son of John A. and Sarah (Campbell) Magner. natives of Bourbon and Clark- Counties. Ky. The paternal grandparents. William ami Mary (Hopkins) Magner, were natives of Indiana; while the maternal grandparents, Robert and Mary (Key) Campbell, were born in Scotland and Maryland, respectively. All were among the pioneers of Kentucky. Mr. Campbell was a slaveholder, but freed his slaves long before the Civil War, as he believed it contrary to his religious principles to hold them. He was a Presbyterian, as were all the other members of his family, and those of the Magner family as well.

John A. Magner and Sarah Campbell were married at Orleans, 1ml.. where Mr. Magner was a farmer, owning considerable land. In March. 1S52, however, he moved to Paris, III., and two years later entered land in what is now Douglas County, which, at that time was undeveloped prairie. After five years on this new farm, he moved to Areola, where he bought ten acres and lived until his death, in 1871. His wife had passed away in 1S50, bavin? borne her husband five sons and four daughters, of whom William C. was the eldest son and second child.

William C. Magner was given more liberal educational advantages than come to some, for after he bad attended the common schools, he was sent to the Paris Academy in 1S5G, and later to Washington College, Pa., from which he was graduated in 1S00. Following this, be taught school in Mississippi, being there during the' disturbing period preceding the Civil War. and was forced to serve for three months in a Mississippi company of infantry, but at the expiration of that time, he was able to get through the lines to Paris, 111., where he enlisted in Company E. Twelfth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Although he enlisted as a private, be was promoted in October, 18(51, to be second lieutenant, and in April of the following year was advanced to be first lieutenant. At this time he was detailed into the United States Signal Service. Mr. Magner had the misfortune to be wounded by a gun shot in the right foot during the battle of Shiloh. He received his honorable discharge August G, 1864, and returned to Paris, III. For the two years followin- his return. Mr. Magner was principal of Edgar Academy, at Paris, and during this time he was preparing himself for the ministry, and was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Palestine in April, 1SGG. His first charge was at Woodhull, 111., where he remained six years, and for the following four years he was in' charge of the church at Carthage. For the next four years, he was in charge of the church at Onar.ua, when he was called to Rossville, 111., where he spent six useful years in pastoral work-. For the next twelve years he was pastor of the church at Morris, when he retired, being installed as pastor emeritus.

After the siege and surrender of Vicksburg, Mr. Magner was granted a furlough home, and on August 13, 1SG3, he was married to Maria E. Stevenson, bom April :;, 1843, at Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of John ami Susan (.Meyer) Stevenson, natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania. The children of .Mr. and Mrs. Magiier have been: Claude S., who lives in Chicago; Morris K., who lives in Morris: Sue S., who is at home; Sarah J., who is now Mrs. Dr. Frank A. Palmer of Morris: Willard C. who is postmaster of Morris; Harold, who died at the age of nineteen years; Joseph C. who lives at Morris; and Paid E., who is an inspector in the navy yard at Bremerton, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Magner celebrated their golden wedding Aug! 13. 1013.

Mr. Magner once served as collector of Morris on the Republican ticket. He is a P.Iue Lodge, Chapter and Comma ndery Mason. Many of the experiences of Mr. Magner are very interesting to hear related, for he had the ' pleasure of listening to the famous Lincoln and Douglas debate, at Charleston, 111., and has mot eight Presidents of the United States, having known Grant and Harrison personally. He saw and heard the famous- Kentuckian, Ilenrv Clay, and remembers well the election of William Henry Harrison. In 1S74 Mr. Magner took a trip to Europe, and lie has been in twenty-eight Stales of the Union, so his travels have been many and spread over a wide territory. In ISOo his book, entitled "Better Bible Study,-' was published and met with a gratifving reception. In his declining years Mr. Magner's life is made happy by his family, which consists of his wife, children and fourteen grandchildren. His life has been a very useful one. and he can look back with satisfaction upon it for he has never neglected a duty or failed to carry out any task imposed upon him. although at times his responsibilities have been heavy. A learned man. he yet knew how to get to the hearts of the simplest of his congregations, and was one of the most beloved pastors his churches ever knew.

MAHON, William. - Perhaps no calling permits of so early a retirement as that of farming, but then few exact so much from those who labor. The fanner exposed as he is to all the changes of weather ami forced to overwork in season, wears out sooner than one who can regulate his hours and protect himself from the elements. However as it may be, it is certain that there are more men of substance who have earned their wealth from agricultural pursuits in Grundy County, than in any other way, and one who is specially deserving of mention in this connection is William Mahon of Wauponsee Township, now living retired upon his farm which he rents to his sons. Mr. .Mahon was born in Ontario, Canada. June 4. 1S3S, a son of Thomas and .Maria (Towriss) .Mahon. natives of Ireland and England respectively. At maturity they came to Canada, where both died. the mother in 1^41 , and the father some years later.

When he was seventeen years old. William Mahon began working in Canada among neighboring farmers, thus continuing until lsilO, when he came to Grundy County. 111., and renting land, operated it a few years until about 187(1, he bought eighty acres in Wauponsee Township. This property was unimproved and he erected the necessary buildings upon it and conducted the farm until his retirement in 190.", which was co-incident with his renting of it to his sons.

On September 24, ism, Mr. Mahon was married by the PiOv. McClaren <>f Ontario, to Elizabeth Lane, who was born in Ontario, Canada. a daughter of George and Julia (Bead) Lane, natives of Canada. Mrs. Mahon died June 12, 1010, and is buried in the Sample Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Mahon became the parents of children as follows: George, born January 26, 1S03, died August IS, 1S64; James 1'.. born in Canada, June 0, lSf>5, lives in Wauponsee Township, and married Minnie Williams, born in Mason County, 111., a daughter of Joseph and Naomie (Anderson) Williams, natives of Canada and Ohio, respectively, they having the following children. - Myrtle Mahon, born February 13, 1S93. and Mildred Mahon. born September 15, 1001. who are both at home; Elenor, who was bom March IS. 1ST0. died October 7, 1S75 ; and Freeman I/., born in Ma/.on Township, August 25, 1S77. is on the homestead, and married Amy L. Hunt, born September 2, 1S7S. in Felix Township, a daughter of Sheldon and Catherine (Patterson) Hunt, they having one daughter, - Blanche I. Mahon, horn November 29, 1903. Politically Mr. Mahon is a Republican, hut has never desired office. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. A man of unblemished honor, be has gained and retained the confidence and respect of all with whom he has been brought into contact.

MAIER, Jacob. -Although now living in quiet retirement at Seneca, enjoying the ease that his loii£ years of toil has brought him, Jacob Maier still takes a keen and active interest in agri- cultural affairs, although he now rents out his large tracts of land in Grundy and I.aSalle Counties, and is accounted one of the substantial citizens of his part of (lie state. He has spent his entire life in this locality, having been born at Ottawa. 111., August 31, 1S5S, a son of Lazarus and Catherine (Becht) Maier, natives of Germany. Lazarus Maier came to the T'nited States when twenty-live years of age, and on the same ship came Catherine Becht, whom he soon made his bride, and they commenced housekeeping in Ottawa, where Mr. Maier accepted such employment as opportunity presented, being willing to work at anything that was honorable. Several years later he began renting land, and at the end of six years was able to purchase a farm located north of Seneca, residing thereon until 1903, when he retired and moved with his wife to Seneca, and they still reside in that place. lie- is aged eightythree years, and his wife is eighty-one years old. They have twelve children.

Jacob Maier was the next to the oldest of his parents' children, and was reared to agricultural pursuits, in the meantime securing Lis education in the German Catholic school at Ottawa. lie remained with his parents until reaching the age of twenty-three years, at which time he became a renter in Erienna Township, Grundy County, where he remained two years. lie nfxt spent three years as a renter in Vienna Township, and then purchased 137 acres of land in Section 10. On this property there were located a number of old buildings, which he soon replaced with new ones, and from 1.SS7 until 100s he continued to carry on general farming and stork raising with marked success, and made numerous modern improvements. In 100s he rented his farm and moved to Seneca, where he has since lived in retirement. lie also owns fifty-three acres in Brookfield Township. LaSalle County, and 154 acres in Highland Township, Grundy County, and these farms be also rents to good tenants. His land brings him a handsome revenue and he is justly considered one of the affluent men of his community. He takes a keen interest in matters of public importance, and acts with the Democratic party. He is a member of the Catholic Church at Seneca, and belongs also to the German Benevolent Society at Ottawa. At all times he may be relied upon to use judgment and discretion in matters pertaining to the welfare of his county, the interests of which he has always sought to advance.

Mr. Maier was married February 3, lSSO, to Miss Nora Donovan, who was born at Seneca. 111., daughter of Patrick and Anna (Stahla) Donovan, of Ireland. Four children have been born to this union : Anna, who married William Devaney ami resides at Seneca: Charles Edward and Jerome,, who are working on one of their father's farms: and George, who is married and works the farm in Highland Township.

MAJOR, John Chastine, M. D., who has been engaged in the successful practice of his profession since 1900, was burn in McLean County, 111., December 31, l!>7ii. a son of Chastine and Mary (Maurice) Major. Chastine Major was born in Mi-Lean County and ids wife is also an Illinoisian. lie was engaged in fanning in that county until his death, which occurred in 1004 at Arrowsmith, Mrs. Major dying in LS90 at the same place and she and her husband are buried in McLean County. They were the parents Of two children: John Chastine and Thomas W.

The boyhood of Dr. Major was spent on a farm. He attended the district school of his locality, then entered the Illinois Wesleyan University, studying there three years, and subsequently entered Rush Medical College of Chicago, where he was graduated in 1900. He then located in Braidwood, 111., where he remained until 1900, when he came to Coal City, at which phue he has built up a good practice and has established an excellent reputation for skill in his profession.

Dr. Major was married. January 1, 1901, to Ida Jack of Braidwood, who was born in Braidwood. April 2, 1SS1, and to this union two children were horn: Lex Chastine, born December 24, 1902, and Bessie Bell, horn July 10, 1906, who died November 2. 190S.

Dr. and Mrs. Major are Methodists, lie is a member of the following lodges: Masonic. Knights of Pythias. Foresters. Eastern Star and the White Cross. Politically he is a Republican. He is now deputy coroner of Grundy County. having served on the Board of Health of Coal City for two years. lie is modest and unassuming in demeanor, pleasant and courteous to all, and has a multitude of close personal friends in all stations of life. He owns 170 acres of land in Maine Township.

MALADY, John. - The farmers of Grundy County are. as a rule, men who work their land according to intelligent, scientific, profit-producing methods, and their results are satisfying not only in relation to their own individual prosperity, but as a whole affecting the financial standing of their community. One of the men who has always taken a sane, sound view of agricultural matters, with definite results, is John Malady of Mazon Township, owner of 200 acres of fine farming land. BIO acres of which are located in Mazon and forty in Wauponsee Township. He was horn at Morris, June IS, 18f<7, a son of Michael and Hannah (Walsh) Malady. Both parents were horn in Ireland. Michael Malady left his native land when young, and came direct to Grundy County. 111.

John Malady grew up in Grundy County, and attended public school in the vicinity of his homo. Having decided to become a farmer, he concentrated his efforts along agricultural lines, was always a hard worker, and has made a success of his undertakings. On November 7, 18S2, Mr. Malady was united in marriage by Father Fitzsiininons of Morris Immaculate Conception Church, with Margaret J. McCartney, who was born in Hie home where they are now living, March 12, 1S.j7. She is a daughter of John W. and Ellen (Calwell) Mc- Cartney, natives of Ireland. Four children were horn to Mr. ami Mrs. Malady: John 1'., horn March 9, 1SS5, died February 13, 1905; Ellen L., horn March 17. lss7. died October 1-1. ls'.»7. buried in Mt. Carmel cemetery; and two who died in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Malady now live on Mrs. Malady's old homestead where she has lived all her life excepting a few years spent near by in Ma/on Township, and one year in Livingston County. They are members of the Roman Catholic Church at Morris. In national affairs Mr. Malady votes with the Democratic party, but in local matters uses his own judgment.

MALECEK, Cyril M. - With the development of any community comes the need for good construction work, and the men who continue to hold the patronage of the public are those who have proven their worth and stability. One of the men whose connections as a general contractor are firmly formed, is Cyril Malocek of South Wilmington, one of the leading men in his line in Grundy County. Mr. Malecek was horn in Bohemia, in 1SU4, and there attended school and was taught the trade of cabinetmaking. In 1SS0 he came to the United States with his father and the rest of the family, and for a time they lived at Chicago where the father was a laborer. He retired some time prior to his death, which occurred in that city, in December, 1909. The mother passed away in the same city in 1890. There were nine children in the family: Joseph, Cyril, Veronika, Anna, Mary, Albyna, Fannie. Bessie and Josephine.